1880 Census Branston, Cass County, Illinois, written page 28, Wm (25) listed as foreman in icehouse, b Illinois, no states listed for either parent's birthplace, wife Lizzie (19) lists both of her parents born in Germany, one child Willie (1)
Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, listed William Cardwell marrying Minerva Bingeman, October 30, 1881, Macoupin Co, Illinois, vol 6, page 77, 00000527
