"He was twice married, the first time to Miss (Emily) James, of Monroe County, by whom he had two children, both daughters. She died soon after the year 1840, and Mr. B. married for his second wife a daughter of Elias K. Kane, previously a United States Senator from this State. She survived him but a short time, and died without issue."
Other biographies and books have said that the Governor's first wife was Emily Susan Jones and that she died in 1844. They had two daughters. They indicate that his second wife was Elizabeth Kintzing Kane.
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Illinois, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900
Name William Bissell
Gender Male
Spouse Name E K Kane
Marriage Date 23 Nov 1851
Marriage County St. Clair
Comments This record can be found at the County Court Records located at Belleville, IL, Film # 1689026.
"He was twice married, the first time to Miss (Emily) James, of Monroe County, by whom he had two children, both daughters. She died soon after the year 1840, and Mr. B. married for his second wife a daughter of Elias K. Kane, previously a United States Senator from this State. She survived him but a short time, and died without issue."
Other biographies and books have said that the Governor's first wife was Emily Susan Jones and that she died in 1844. They had two daughters. They indicate that his second wife was Elizabeth Kintzing Kane.
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Illinois, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900
Name William Bissell
Gender Male
Spouse Name E K Kane
Marriage Date 23 Nov 1851
Marriage County St. Clair
Comments This record can be found at the County Court Records located at Belleville, IL, Film # 1689026.
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