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Jennie Leach Allen of Galesburg

suzyfrtz — 2009-07-04 01:41:28Z

I trying to find out what became of Jennie Leach Allen, who I last find in the 1910 census, Galesburg, living with her father Albert H. Allen. Her mother, Mary Agnes Leach, was deceased by this time. The census states that Jennie Allen was 44 and single. She was a music teacher. Jennie was born about 1865 in St. Clair County, Michigan. Apparently she never married. Her siblings were Rose (Katar, Basiger) who went to Los Angeles, and Daniel Allen who died in 1937. Jennie is not listed in the transcription of Hope Cemetery where her parents and brother are buried. Can anyone help me find Jennie?

Re: Detrick's

32699 — 2009-07-02 01:27:14Z

Galva Cemetery - Lynn Twp. - Knox Co., IL
DETRICK - Jacob N. d. Nov.7, 1886 aged 78 years
Sarah J. March 18, 1819 - Nov. 14, 1903 wife

Re: George R. Sandborg

schluter192 — 2009-06-30 16:49:44Z

Hi, we purchased the steamer trunk at an antique store in Cedar Rapids, IA. It is in such good shape and so complete. I would like for you to see pictures of it if you would send me your address or email address. Are you interested in buying it from us? My husband says that he is willing to sell it to you at a reasonable price, since your are family. It might be nice for you to have.
Thanks, Karen Schluter
Dale cell: 563-380-0578
schluter@dishmail.net

Re: George R. Sandborg

MelodyCarter778 — 2009-06-22 17:57:01Z

April 24, 1908 "The Daily Herald" Chicago, IL

"John R. Sandberg 73 years old, a Galesburg mechinist, was strangled to death by his false teeth. In going down to the cellar stairs he caught his heel on a step and fell. The fall caused his false teeth to become dislodged, and drop in his throat, strangling him to death before help could reach him."

John appears to be the father of George Sandberg.

Re: George R. Sandborg

davidhkg — 2009-06-21 04:56:54Z

George Sandborg of Galesburg IL, was my great uncle. Where did you purchase the steamer trunk?

Detrick's

swankgene — 2009-06-21 04:05:59Z

Does anyone have any information on Jacob and Sarah Jane Detrick? He was there in 1870 census. Knox co. Lynn Twp. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

Re: Census lookup needed for 1910 Census > Illinois > Knox > Galesburg

kovalik — 2009-06-18 22:26:44Z

WOW, thanks so much for the information! I have the 1900 census info thanks.

Warm regards,

Georgia

Re: Census lookup needed for 1910 Census > Illinois > Knox > Galesburg

kzavada — 2009-06-18 18:59:12Z

1910 Galesburg township,Knox,IL
#130-134
WEBSTER
MORRIS S.,45,married 13 yrs,b. Scotland parents same,USA 1882,laborer brivk yard
Josephine,40,MARRIED TWICE,13 years,b. IL parents b. England
James E.,son,11,b.IL father b. Scotland mother b. IL
John T.,son,8,IL rest same
Alice M.,daughter,3,IL rest same

1920 census
Galesburg City 7th ward,Galesburg township,Knox,IL
775 Second St
WEBSTER
Josephine,49,widow,b.IL parents b. england no occupation
James.,E. 21,b. Il parents b. IL laborer Gas Co WW(registered WWI draft registration?)
John T.,18,b.IL parents b. IL switchman railroad WW
Alice M.,13, b. Il parents b. IL grade school scollar-public schools

Do you have Maurice's marriage to Mrs. Josephine Brown?
IL State Archives Marriage Index
http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/marrsrch.html
IL State Archives Death Index 1916-1949
http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/idphdeathsrch.html
Knox Co.,Galesburg
WEBSTER
Morris Scott d. 1 Jan 1916
Josephine died 7 Mar 1937
can get copy of these from Molly Kennedy mollx.com reasonable charges

do you have 1900 cenus entries? I can give them if you need.
Hope this helps
Kathy

Lewis W Shelden

nsoturf — 2009-06-17 22:41:08Z

Seek page number from "1886 Portrait & Biographical Album of Knox Co, IL" for Bio on Lewis W Shelden (Dr.).

Sue

Pierce WEBSTER

sbreese308 — 2009-06-12 19:19:40Z

I'll looking for information on Pierce WEBSTER who was born on March 27, 1892 in Galesburg, IL. I know in 1942 he enlisted in WWII in GAlesburg. I would like to find an obituary to locate any descendents. Thank you in advance for your help

Robert D. Epperson (born in Ill 1896, in Iowa in 1900 census)

acg13666 — 2009-06-08 00:46:51Z

I am researching the Westfall/Epperson family.

I knew that Eleanor Nellie (Westfall) and William Benjamin Epperson had a daughter, Lenora, but I see today in the 1900 census they also had a son, Robert D.

Eleanor Nellie Westfall was my ggrandmother's (Henrietta) was my ggrandmother's sister.

I would like to know more about Eleanor and her family.

Eleanor Nellie Epperson (Westfall)
b. Feb 19, 1874 in Maquon, Knox, Illinois
d. July 7, 1918 ???????
she married:
William Bejamin Epperson Sept 20, 1981 ?????
b. Feb 19, 1874 Maquon,Knox Illinios
d. ???????

Daughter:
Lenora J.
b. Oct 27, 1898 Greenbay, Clarke, Iowa
married: ?????
D. ???????

Son:
Robert D. Epperson
b. Dec 1896
Married: ?????
d. ???????

The 1900 census says they lived in Decatur, Iowa.

I would like to know where Eleanor, William and their children are buried...and when they died, as well as marriges of the children.

If anyone is researching the Westfall/Epperson family, I would love to hear from you.
Anna in Colorado

Robert D. Epperson (born in Ill 1896, in Iowa in 1900 census)

acg13666 — 2009-06-08 00:44:18Z

Census lookup needed for 1910 Census > Illinois > Knox > Galesburg

kovalik — 2009-06-02 14:09:46Z

Hello,
I am in need of a census lookup. I am looking for the following family in 1910.

Maurice WEBSTER b. 1864 in Scotland
Josephine WEBSTER (wife) b. 1870 in Illinois
James WEBSTER (son) b. approx. 1899
more children?

Any help would be greatly appreciated :)

Georgia

Knoxville, IL High School yearbook, 1930

margerice1 — 2009-05-24 22:59:47Z

I have a copy of “The Jester” 1930 yearbook, for Knoxville (Knox Co.) IL High School, which I would like to get into the hands of someone who has a family member in the class of 1930-1933. 96 pages of photos and stories in this hardcover book. Book is in excellent condition. Please email me at margerice@prodigy.net.

Re: G. W Enke Obituary

MugsJenstad — 2009-05-18 18:47:15Z

The mention of Morning Sun, Louisa County IA got my interest, in a reply you had received about your G. W. Enke.

I have some very meager data on a probable sister of my gg-grandfather, David E. Hall. I believe her to be Polly Ann Hall (1807-1889), who married Baldwin Upson and they moved to Knox Co IL from Portage Co OH. One of their children was Sylvia Upson (b.1827), who married a George Washington Enke (b. 1821) in 1844 in Knox Co IL. Three children that I know of: Belinda (marr. Christopher Johnson), Rozina (marr. William E. Elwell), and Ira Weston. Baldwin Upson died and Polly Ann remarried to Phillip Adkins....I think both men died in Knox Co IL. Polly moved to Louisa Co IA to be with adult children who lived in Morning Sun.

I am trying to find out more about Polly Ann Hall. Do you have any further data on her? I think she would be your ggg-grandmother! IF she indeed is my David E. Hall's sister, their parents would be Samuel and Silence Hall.
I would enjoy connecting with you on this family line.
Thanks, Margaret

Richard H. and Isabel (Reese) Cogswell burial place needed

SandyHirt — 2009-05-18 12:20:20Z

I am searching for the burial place for the above two persons. I think they might be buried in Wataga, Knox Co., Ill. Richard was born 1804, died 4 July 1881 in Hoppers Mill, Ill. Isabel was born 4 Jan 1811 and died 18 Nov 1896 in Wataga, Knox Co., Ill. I am willing to pay for someone to check this out for me and get photo's if there are stones marking their place of burial. Please contact me at:sandraelliott@comcast.net if you can help me and state your fee(s) for doing this research. Thank You.
Sandie Hirt

Re: G. W Enke Obituary

smithwel — 2009-05-17 16:00:39Z

Carol, I'm pretty sure I just found his burial record transcribed by the WPA Project. It doesn't list a cemetery, or town, but has him dying in Louisa County, Iowa 15 october 1885. All the other Enkes are buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. George W., Silva, and Ira W. Enke are listed in the Iowa State Census in 1885 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa.

http://iowawpagraves.org/index.php?lc=1&last=Enke&fc...

Louis Bergen family

melda1 — 2009-05-15 05:10:04Z

I'm interested to learn more of the Swedish Bergen family that turned up in 1860 census. I believe he later moved to St. Louis?

1860 Galesburg, Knox County Illinois, page 389, line 5
Louis Bergen, 33 (1827), well digger, $100/$300, Sweden
Caroline, 46, Sweden, cannot read/write
Martha Hanson, 15, domestic, Sweden, at school

STALKER/CORLET

sstalker87 — 2009-04-10 23:42:22Z

Listed in the History of Knox County, pg. 707 is a reference to Thomas STALKER b. 1821 and married to Maria Corlett. Also listed as his parents Thomas & Maria L. Stalker. Could someone try looking up any information on the Maria L. This has had me stumped for many years. Thanks for any info on this problem.

Speaks of Knox county Illinois

terrybingham3 — 2009-04-13 05:31:37Z

Looking for anyone who is connected to James B. Speaks born October 15, 1839. He was born in Indiana and lived in Illinois until about 1910 and moved back to Porter, Indiana, with his daughter. He was married to Malinda M. Webb. Their children were James K., Minnie Flora, Orpha Mollie, Cora Osta, William J., Bessie Olive, Arthur B., Dorance Webb, Hazel F.

Re: John Dollahan

ddollahan2159 — 2009-04-06 03:11:59Z

Your husband's grandfather was Albert Clinton Dollahon (1882-1956), son of Albert Clinton, Sr. (b. June 9, 1855, died Sept 10, 1881) who was married to
Sarah Elisabeth Jordan ( 1853-1945). Father to Albert, Sr. was Thomas Theodore Dollahon (June 23, 1828-Jan 18, 1873). Thomas was a railroad engineer and also was a captain in the Civil War (Co. H, 11th Inf., enrolled in July 1861 in the Missouri Voluteer Infantry. Thomas's father was Daniel Christopher Dollahon, who was one of the original Dollahans in the US. I have seen Daniel's tombstone in the Old Moravian Cemetary in West Salem, IL.

Re: Need lookup in book: General index to estates, 1832-1900 :

JuliClaussen — 2009-04-06 23:32:28Z

Thanks so much, Kathy!

Need lookup in book: General index to estates, 1832-1900 :

JuliClaussen — 2009-04-06 15:42:16Z

Does anyone have easy access to this book, and be willing to do a lookup for me?
"General index to estates, 1832-1900 : as recorded in Knox County courthouse, Galesburg, Illinois"
I need a check for Sven THORNBERG who died in 1895. Thanks so much in advance.

Estate Book

lfkestner — 2009-04-16 00:03:14Z

May I too ask for a look-up in GENERAL INDEX TO ESTATES 1832-1900 KNOX CO. ILLINOIS, published by the Knox Co. Genealogical Society? Surname would be BARNARD or BERNARD, date would be before 1850. Surviving child was my GGrandmother, Jennie BARNARD/BERNARD. Any information would be appreciated.

Re: Lamphere marriage at ? P..T Epin?? Church 1876 in Galesburg

MugsJenstad — 2009-04-12 04:36:14Z

Hi, Kim.
Possibly the parents of your Mary Lamphere are George C. Lamphere and Matilda G. Kent. Check out the rootsweb.worldconnect site and enter Mary Lamphere, and add filter of "Thomas" for husband's name.....I'm not related in any way, but am a lister on the Knox board, too.

Margaret

Re: Estate Book Barnard

MugsJenstad — 2009-04-18 07:10:46Z

I had received the info on the Indoe Barnard estate a couple years ago. If you are interested I can send it along to you. But, as already stated, there is no Jenny Barnard listed in it.

Re: C. T. Childers

harrykennethc — 2009-03-27 17:37:02Z

saw your 2001 message on childers board,ancestary.com c.t. was my great uncle and they are still being made in galesburg il.

Re: Estate Book

32699 — 2009-04-18 17:44:05Z

1874 James Norton - will
no admr. or exec. listed
no other info. listed

Re: Stalker/Corlett Marriage

gminklein1 — 2009-04-13 16:28:39Z

Sharon,

The "History of Union County" (Iowa) contains a biography of Thomas H. Shanahan. Thomas married Miss Ruth Stalker at Galesburg, Knox Co., IL, on May 19, 1900. According to this bio, Ruth Stalker was born and reared in Knox Co., IL. Her father was Thomas H. Stalker, who was born in the town of Douglas on the Isle of Man and he emigrated to New York. He was married in Rochester, NY and removed westward to Illinois, where he spent his last years. His wife, whose maiden name was Maria L. Corlette, was a native of the Isle of Man of French descent.

This book also contains a bio of H. R. Stalker, son of Edward Stalker, who I believe may be a brother of Thomas. There is also a bio of Mrs. Susie E. Stalker, wife of Ed. Stalker, Jr., brother of H. R. Stalker.

If you are interested in seeing these bios, I would be glad to e-mail you copies of them. Just let me know.

Georgia Minklein

Re: Stalker/Corlett Marriage

gminklein1 — 2009-04-14 16:18:37Z

I tried to send you the biographies from the History of Union County, Iowa book, but this Board would not allow me to attach a pdf file. If you give me your e-mail address, I will send them directly to you. My e-mail address is gminklein@sbcglobal.net

I don't have any proof of who Thomas Stalker's father was, however, the 1860 census of Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, lists a 70-year old Thomas Stalker, born in England, living in the household of 35-year old James Thacker and 35-year old Catherine Thacker, both born in England, and perhaps Thomas Stalker's daughter and son-in-law.

Living next door to them was Edward Stalker, 34, born in England, and his wife and 5 children, including 10 year old Henry, who was born on the Isle of Man. I believe this is the H. R. Stalker whose bio appears in the above book.

I believe that Edward Stalker and "your" Thomas Stalker were brothers, so the 70-year old Thomas Stalker living next door to Edward may be their father.

Re: Estate Book Lookup--Beals

KSweetser2310 — 2009-04-15 23:35:31Z

In the book GENERAL INDEX TO ESTATES 1832-1900 KNOX CO. ILLINOIS, published by the Knox Co. Genealogical Society, there is a Jesse BEALS listed in the year 1865 with William LIVINGSTON and Mary Ann BEALS listed as admin. or excr.He has a will. Mary Ann Beals is listed in 1894 with Charles W. WICKWIRE listed as admin. or excr., no will just an estate listed.

Re: Need lookup in book: General index to estates, 1832-1900 :

KSweetser2310 — 2009-04-06 23:23:17Z

In General index to Estates, 1832-1900, there is:

1892 Thornburg, Swan Adm or Exec. Thornburg, Betsey, no will indicated.
There are no other Thornbergs listed. Hope this helps.

Kathie from CA

James NORTON

KSweetser2310 — 2009-04-18 17:20:02Z

In the book GENERAL INDEX TO ESTATES 1832-1900, KNOX CO. IL, James NORTON is listed in 1874 with a will no exec. listed. There is also in 1877 a John NORTON with a will no exec. listed. 1893 a Jonathan S. NORTON with a will no exec listed. Also, 1893 Ellen S. NORTON no will but Cassandra J. HUNT listed as Adm.

Re: Estate Book Lookup

KSweetser2310 — 2009-04-18 17:12:28Z

According to the GENERAL INDEX TO ESTATES 1832-1900 KNOX CO. IL, there is no William BOWMAN listed. However, there is 1884 Leroy H. BOWMAN with Abner VICKERY adm. and 1895 Mary BOWDEN will not probated.

Re: Estate Book

KSweetser2310 — 2009-04-17 18:50:29Z

Sorry, Jennie BARNARD/BERNARD isn't entered. The only person with that surname is, 1866 BARNARD, Indow no will but his admin. was Ann GARRISON.

Re: Estate Book Lookup

KSweetser2310 — 2009-04-21 17:41:48Z

You could do one of two things. You could either go to a Family History Library and order a film. They have wills of Knox Co. 1830-1922. You would have to order the index first and get the box number to order the second film.
Or you could write or call the the Knox Co. IL courthouse and see how much it would cost to send you copies of the wills. Their address is 200 S. Cherry St. Galesburg IL 61401 and their phone # 309-345-3815. The address and phone number is from 1999 you need to check and see if there is a new one.
The people at the courthouse also might be able to answer you what will not probated means.

Good luck!

Re: O'Briens, Buckleys of Knox Co IL

schertz2579 — 2009-04-20 17:56:34Z

We must be related. My great grandfather John O'Brien who married Alice Buckley stayed in Ballingarry, Co Limerick Ireland but he did have a brother who married a Buckley who had come to America and settled near Galesberg, IL. I don't know the name of the brother. I do know that Sister DeChantel was related to my O'Brien's. Do you have any more info on your ancestors?

George R. Sandborg

schluter192 — 2009-04-29 03:04:29Z

We have purchased a steamer trunk that has the name of George R. Sandborg, Galesburg, IL on it. We know that the trunk was made from 1904 to 1930. It is very complete and in excellent shape. We would like to know more about Mr. Sandborg if anyone has any information.

Re: Stalker/Corlett Marriage

guyguy95 — 2009-04-13 23:33:02Z

Thank you so much for your reply. I would be greatful if you would email the other bios. Did you, by chance see anything that referred to Thomas H. Stalker's father's name. I keep getting conflicting reports. Thanks!

Re: Burial Place of John Daugherty

alittledough — 2009-05-13 02:47:48Z

I am searching for this same person. i have that he was also married to Sarah Charles Dougherty, living in Sangamon County, IL. I have checked with the researcher at the Lincoln Library and a grave site has not been found. If you have any more info about this John Daughtery/Dougherty please let me know.
Jeaneen Dougherty

john charles dougherty

alittledough — 2009-05-07 15:45:27Z

searching for a biography on john doughertyII that supposedly died in Knox County, IL. Reported to be a Methodist, a Quaker and then a Mormon. Married to Mary Hollowell and a Sarah Charles. Came from Orange County,IN. He was listed as Charles Dougherty with Sarah in Sangamon County, IL and reportedly died in Knox County with Mary Hollowell. Also, a possible third wife Abigail Schafer is listed. I am descended from his marriage to Sarah Charles. I hope to prove that the John Dougherty married to Sarah Charles was the son of Capt. John Dougherty of Orange County, IN. Thanks for your time, I am willing to share all info i have on this family. Thanks, jeaneen dougherty

Re: James NORTON

MaryBoudreau51 — 2009-04-20 15:28:22Z

I appreciate you looking up my ancestor James Norton so much.

Thanks,

Re: Estate Book

MaryBoudreau51 — 2009-04-18 16:13:29Z

I would appreciate a look-up in GENERAL INDEX TO ESTATES 1832-1900 KNOX CO. ILLINOIS, published by the KNOX CO. Genealogical Society.

My ancestor James Norton owned a farm in Knox County back in 1860 to 1874.

Thank you,

Re: O'Briens, Buckleys of Knox Co IL

chapman2072 — 2009-04-06 01:10:51Z

My mother,Helen Terese O'Brien,daughter of John and Delia O'Brien had an aunt or cousin,Sister DeChantle in Erie Penn.They lived at 666 Liberty St. in Galesburg,Il.It's been awhile since I thouhgt about it,but I think my mothers grandmother lived next door at ane time.I am somewhat sure that her last name was Buckley. Do you have any info on John O'Brien

Re: George R. Sandborg

K_Tholix — 2009-04-29 19:30:40Z

In the cencus of 1930 mr George R Sandborg lives in Galesburg Illinois. He is born in Illinois in about 1881 and he is married to Emily Sandborg that is 50 years old and also born in illinois. He us working as a merchant on the coal yards.

There is a World War I draft card for George Richard Sandborg born july 5 1875. He lives on 1179 E Main St in Galesburg and he is married to Emily T sandborg

In the cencus of 1880 there is a John Sandborg born abt 1836 in Finland and his wife Matilda born abt 1849 in Sweden living in Galesburg . They got the children Tina born abt 1870 in Illinois and Georgie born abt 1875 in Illinois. John is working as a Machinist

In the cencus of 1900 there is a John A Sandberg living in Galesburg .He is born in jan 1835 in Finland and he is married to Matilda Sandberg born in Sweden in dec 1848. They have been married for 32 years Matilda has given birth to three children and all of them are living. They got a son , George A, that is born in july 1875

On the same street there is a Charlie sandberg born in Illinois in may 1870. His father is from Finland and mother from Sweden. He is married to Amanda born in mars 1874 in illinois and got a son, Morris R, born in july 1898

In the cencus of 1920 Geo R Sandborn 44and Emily C Sandborn 44 are living in Galesburg

In the cencus of 1910 Emily´s brother Edward M Tapper born abt 1883 in Illinois is living together with George and Emily

Burial Place of John Daugherty

oldfolks21 — 2009-04-17 02:04:07Z

I am searching for the name of the cemetery in Knox County, IL where John Daughtery and perhaps his wife, Mary, are buried. John served in the War of 1812 while living in Washington Co., IN. He served under Capt. Henry Dewalt's Company; 5th Regt., IN Militia.
Evelyn Jackson, Chairman of the Grave Location Project for the IN Daughters of 1812.

James Andrews

TheHistoryTree — 2009-03-25 21:16:50Z

I am searching for more information on James Andrews. I have found a census record for him in Knox Co. in 1850 with his wife Hannah, son Daniel (age 1), and a William Funny. There is also a burial for him in Knox Co. which says he died in 1852. Thanks!

William Andrews

TheHistoryTree — 2009-03-25 04:26:27Z

Does anyone have any further information on William Andrews? He was born c. 1827, and died in 1861 in Knox Co. Thanks.

Estate Book Lookup--Beals

calvinbandstra — 2009-04-11 20:42:20Z

Recently a poster requested information on estates being probated in Knox County, as there is apparently a booklet out there that gives this list. I'm going to follow suit and see if anyone would want to do a lookup for me on the following names of a couple that lived--and I think died--in Galesburg:

Jesse Beals, probably after 1860
Mary Ann Beals, probably after 1880

Thanks for your help!

Calvin

Lamphere marriage at ? P..T Epin?? Church 1876 in Galesburg

ktayl5 — 2009-04-12 02:42:34Z

I have a marriage certificate/ license from the county, but I can't quite make out which church the marriage was conducted at and I have no information on Mary's parents..

Looking for information on the parents of Mary Lamphere, b abt 1850, married Thomas E Shears on Feb 17 1876 in Galesburg by Clergyman Stephen T/ J Allen (?) at the P(n?)t_Epin Church.

Thomas and Mary adopted Leon Russell Rice around 1900 and the family story says that Leon was somehow related to this couple. There are Rices in Galesburg, but I can't find a connection without knowing who Mary was.

Any ideas would be helpful

Thanks
Kim

Estate Book Lookup

omega84 — 2009-04-17 20:57:46Z

Can someone please do a lookup for William Bowman? He died between 1900-1905.

Thank you.

Re: Estate Book Lookup

omega84 — 2009-04-21 19:39:56Z

Thank you very much for the info. Much appreciated.

Re: Estate Book Lookup

omega84 — 2009-04-19 07:07:23Z

How would I go about finding further information about the estates of Leroy H. Bowman (also one of my ancestors), and Mary Bowden (who I am sure is really Mary Bowman).

What does it mean 'will not probated'?

Thanks.

Re: Buffam's in Know County, IL

RichFlo4157 — 2009-03-29 13:34:41Z

Talk about being slow to reply. 6 years later...

Anyway i am David J. Buffam's first cousin.
His father was my mother's following brother,
the second in the family of six of Alexander Buffam and
Martha Ennis Buffam.
Alex was born on 6 Dec 1870 in the village of Lanark, Lanark Twp., Lanark Co., Ontario, Canada.
Martha was born on 2 Nov 1877/8 on a farm near Fallbrook, Bathurst Twp., Lanark Co., Ontario.
Cecil John was born on 23 Oct 1903 in Lanark village.

That's enough for now. There is lots more.

richard brake

pickerel research

2009-03-05 16:18:56Z

i have traced one of my ancestors to knox co.IL,his name was solomon pickeral , he supposedly moved to a haw creek township around 1838.any help anyone can offer e would be greatly appreciated.thanxs

sincerely

JB

Re: Ayers/Comstock

2009-02-01 17:27:34Z

In my copy of Knox Directory, 1837-1963, this is a listing for-
AYERS, DANIEL, listed under CLASS of 1871, 'Non-Graduates' ( '64-8); fr.Helena, Ark; m. Marcia C. Comstock (A '61-2, d.1920); dec.{The "A" here means that she was an ACADEMY student.
There are three additional AYERS, David, Goerge and S. W. of other graduate years.

Re: 734 N. Academy St., Galesburg

2009-02-01 17:26:18Z

----- Original Message -----
From: "ginny" rgseaholm@gdinet.com
To: ljg821@aol.com; ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com
Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 12:36 PM
Subject: Re: 734 N. Academy St., Galesburg

You asked:
Is there a way to determine if this address was a private home or a hospital in 1917?
*******************************
In my 1949 Galesburg City Directory a Claire Johnson lived there.
As I peruse the neighbors there are names of older business owners, a nurse,
physicians, names like DUFF, BONDI, NASH, McGrew.
I knew some of these folks and believe it was a bit "upscale" residential
area.

Were you looking for a particular hospital?
Those were St. Mary's in the south part of town and Cottage on N. Seminary
St.
in the early 1900's.
ginny
Wisconsin

Re: PADDOCK

lrogerswattles — 2009-03-07 23:17:31Z

I am interested in information about this family:

1 Charles Paddock b: Abt. 1851 in Illinois d: Unknown
.. +Mary Ann Collins b: Abt. 1853 in Maryland, m: December 22, 1870 in Knox County, Illinois, d: Unknown
.. 2 Leona Paddock b: Abt. 1874 d: Unknown
.. 2 Daisy Paddock b: Abt. 1876 d: Unknown
.. 2 Anna Paddock b: Abt. 1879 d: Unknown
.. 2 George Paddock b: Aft. 1880 d: Unknown

Mary Ann Collins Paddock was the niece of my great grandfather, James Wilkes of Wataga.

Re: Henry J. and Mary Ellen [Haines] Rogers

lrogerswattles — 2008-09-02 15:41:22Z

Do you have any information about the parents and grandparents of Henry J. Rogers? I am searching for information about a Henry Rogers, born about 1796, in Sharon, CT. Since his brother, Charles Rogers, moved to Knoxville, IL, I have thought Henry might have also moved to that area.

Re: Umfleet

susiej1946 — 2009-02-09 17:59:27Z

Earl,

I am trying to track down Umfleets who were in Lawrence County, IL in the mid-1800's. I believe that Elen Umfleet married my gg grandfather, James Cox, and was the mother of my g grandmother, Martha Ellen Cox, who was born in Crawford County, IL in July, 1854. Elen may have died in childbirth or not long after because James Cox married another woman in 1855.

Perhaps we have information to share.

Re: Perry & Anna Sackett

wildgoose35 — 2009-03-19 05:48:40Z

Galesburg, IL City Directory, 1949 shows Anna M SACKET(one T) (widow of Perry) renting @572 N. Kellogg St.
Have you checked the Galesburg cemetery sites?

Re: Perry & Anna Sackett

CKerschner2954 — 2009-03-19 18:08:36Z

Thank you for the information! I have checked several cemeteries (with no luck) that I have found but it looks like there is a Memorial Cemetery in Galesburg that I haven't found on line yet. I believe the others were on the Genealogy Trails site. I hadn't looked for city directories - thank you.

Perry & Anna Sackett

CKerschner2954 — 2009-03-17 13:42:23Z

Looking for info on Perry D. & Anna Wright Sackett. They were in Galesburg on 1930 census on Olive St., I believe. Perry was a salesman. They had no children. Anna was born in Floyd Co. Indiana & was a sister to my great grandmother, Jennie Wright Stoy. I would like to find out when they died & where they are buried. Thank you.

Cheryl Kerschner

Henry J. and Mary Ellen [Haines] Rogers

SSStepko — 2008-08-30 15:22:52Z

Searching for info on Mary Ellen [Haines] Rogers.

Henry J. Rogers m. Mary Haines, Oct. 18, 1882, Stark Co., IL.

In 1900 they were enumerated in Princeville, Peoria Co., IL with daughter Cecil A. (12) and son Arthur J. (8).

In 1920 they were enumerated in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL, with son Arthur J (29).

In 1930 Henry Rogers was widowed and enumerated in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL with son Arthur J. Rogers.

Illinois online death index lists:
Mary Ellen Rogers, d. Oct 10, 1928 in Galesburg
Henry J. Rogers, d. Jul 6, 1935 in Galesburg

Searching for confirmation that Mary Haines is daughter of Jacob B. and Mariah [Miller] Haines, born in Perry Co., OH about 1849 and moved to Lucas Co., IA in 1859. Also looking for burial location in Knox Co.

Thanks,
Sheila

Re: Henry J. and Mary Ellen [Haines] Rogers

SSStepko — 2008-09-03 20:25:59Z

Sorry, I don't have any info on Henry Rogers. I'm researching the Haines line.

Re: Need help from fellow Researchers Thanks!!!!

JanineinIllinois — 2008-10-02 14:09:54Z

Hi Foxie,

I saw your query on the message board for Knox County.

I'm also worried for the Armstrong family cemetery. A friend of the family told us about it back in 2005. We were very concerned when we saw the condition of it and spent hours trying to dig up the headstones in the field and set up boundaries for it.

We did research on the family...maybe this cemetery webpage might help you a little... http://www.illinoisancestors.org/knox/Cemeteries/armstrong_c...

good luck,
Janine

Re: A. Borg Abt 1903 Galesburg,ILL

MugsJenstad — 2009-01-13 04:46:56Z

Oops....I posted my response as a "new thread". See "Andrew Borg".

Andrew Borg

MugsJenstad — 2009-01-13 04:44:29Z

Possibly is the following family found in the 1910 census, living in Galesburg. Address is on Berrien St., which is listed immediately following So. Pearl St.:

Andrew Borg, head, 38yo 1st marr,14yr. b. Sweden, to USA in 1902 laborer for the railroad.
?Selma Borg, wife 38yo 1st marr,14yr. b. Sweden, to USA in 1902.
Annie Borg, daughter 13yo b. Sweden
Alfreda Borg, daughter 11 b. Sweden

Re: Seeking information on Knox Co., John Clay family ca 1840.

MaryJerusha3 — 2008-08-19 21:17:09Z

Glad to help.

Sherry

Re: Seeking information on Knox Co., John Clay family ca 1840.

MaryJerusha3 — 2008-08-19 01:23:54Z

My Truitt/Woolsey ancestor from Yates City, Knox County, IL was born in a pretty village in Wayne County, IA called Humeston. A biography with good information of town Founder, Alva Humeston, is on the following link:
http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rkross/humes...

Sherry (Krohn) Bradley in Albuquerque

Re: Wilson lived in Haw Creek Township,

JackStevens222 — 2008-12-16 04:30:00Z

I have four pages of notes on William White Wilson. Contact me at jstevens22@cox.net

Jack Stevens, Springfield, VA

Galesburg City Directories 1936-1941--Question re: reading listings

KimbroughL — 2009-03-23 21:01:37Z

Hello All,

I would like to know what the number following the name in the following listings represents:

Kimbrough, Frank J (Mary S; 2) lab h717 W 1st

two other examples:

Kimbrough, Raymond (Gladys W; 3) lab h751 W 1st
Kimbrough, Lester L (Georgia O; 2) .......

I know that the names are those of the wives and I know the house numbers et cetera. What I don't know the meaning of is the number after the semicolon following the names of the wives. Does anyone have any insight? Might it be the number of families sharing the same house?

Thanks for your help.

Re: SWEETSER-GADDIS-STEVENSON-NICKERSON-HAYNES-STRAIN

KSweetser2310 — 2008-08-09 22:02:15Z

Uzzi Nickerson was married first on 31 Dec 1812 in Franklin Co. OH to Hannah Johnson. He married second, also in Franklin Co. OH, to Elizabeth "Betsy" [Plumb] Sweetser on 7 Jul 1836. Her first husband, John Sweetser, had died 22 Sep 1834, in Franklin Co. OH. After Elizabeth and Uzzi had a son, Levi, on 28 Sep 1836, they along with Elizabeth's children, Olive Sweetser Fooks and family, and her sons Elisha and Emery Sweetser, moved to Knox Co IL. Elizabeth's daughter Isabella Courtright moved to Lee Co. IA and daughter Sarah Cambridge came later to Knox Co. IL. Several of Uzzi's children by Hannah Johnson came to Knox Co. IL-- Isiah, Mirah, Sarah and Mary.

Kathie

Death Information Query - Susan Ann Darnell

Roy_Blaine — 2008-08-12 06:48:02Z

Looking for death, burial info on Susan Ann (Christopher) Darnell, b. Limestone, AL (31 May 1854), d. Galesburg, Knox Co., IL (07 Dec 1924) per Illinois Death Index. She was visiting family in Illinois from her home at Cottage Grove, Oregon, at the time of her death. Susan was my G. Grandmother. Husband was Peter Darnell.

I have attached a jpg of her headstone, if this helps locate her grave. I would appreciate any obit, cemetery, or other info available.

Re: Cemeteries of Knox Co. Illinois

cplawson — 2008-12-05 17:02:06Z

According to listings on www.findagrave.com there are some Snows in Maquon Cemetery. Also in Oneida but I believe you may be the one who posted those yourself. One listing in the Illinois State Hospital Cemetery just north of Galesburg.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GSln=S...;

MASTIN, Frank 1846/IL and wife Alice 1853/IL

kzw2007 — 2009-03-07 07:27:29Z

Frank M. Mastin was a civil war vet and lived in Everett, Snohomish Co. WA. Would like to connect with anyone researching this family and share what we have. Alice was recieving a cw pension at the time of her death.

Everett Daily Herald
10/1/1925
Frank M. Mastin
Word has been received in Everett of the death of Frank Mastin at Knoxville, IL on September 29 1925. Mr. Mastin had made his home at 3420 Oakes avenue for five years. He was 79 years old and a member of the Everett G.A.R. post. He is survived by his wife and three daughters, Mrs. C.T. Hubbard (Maud) Culver, OR, and Mrs. Henry Christie and Miss Edna Mastin of Mukilteo. Interment will be in Knoxville, IL.

Everett Daily Herald
11/7/1928

Mrs. Alice Mastin
Mrs. Alice Mastin, 75 years old died Monday night at an Everett hospital following a short illness. She was a resident of Mukilteo for the last ten years and a member of the First Presbyterian church of Everett. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Maude Hubbard of Culver, OR; Mrs. Henry Christie and Miss Edna Mastin of Mukilteo; and two sisters Mrs. Emma Johnson and Mrs. Ella Tarpy, in Knowxille, IL. Funeral services will be held at the chapel of Challacombe & Fickel Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. George T. Guner will officiate. The body will be taken to Oalesburg, IL, by Mrs. Christie for burial.

Re: MASTIN, Frank Jun 1846/Knox Co.,IL and wife Alice EVANS,Jun 1853/Knox Co.IL

kzw2007 — 2009-03-07 19:55:50Z

Thank you for your information. We are a Civil War group with a project of getting information on our CW vets that lived in Snohomish Co. WA. I have Frank Mastin/Martin pensiion records as we thought he was buried here in WA. But obviously not so. Would be glad to share the pension records with family.

Re: Knox County Scott

vhensleyflynn — 2009-02-13 07:39:26Z

Can you tell me were & when your William Pinkney Scott was born. Also do you have his wife's name?I am the ggg granddaughter. Just wondering if we match.Please let me know I'm new at this and hitting a lot of dead ends
Thank You For Any Help You Can give me.
Just Wondering

Marvin Goff married Florence Harpman?

emilyjanderson — 2009-03-01 23:55:16Z

My great grandmother, Florence Harpman (b. 6 Nov 1908) was said to have married Marvin Goff sometime before 1930. She had 2 children, Edna (b 1925) and Beverly (b. 1930), both given the last name Goff. In the 1930 census, she was living in Wataga, Knox, IL with her 2 children, siblings, and her father (Fred). On the census it says she was widowed, however I suspect she may have been divorced.

I'm looking for any information on Marvin Goff. I have found a couple men by that name, but both seem to have been married around the time.
Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Re: Zelick Clark family

MariePeer — 2008-12-30 02:01:47Z

Rick,

Zelick Clark Smith's sister, Nancy Louisa Smith Large, is my GG Grandmother.

I would be delighted to exchange information. In another two weeks, I will have compiled what I've found about James Smith and his family. Would you like to have a copy of it? It will not be too long but I want to copy the census records as well.

Do you know if Zelick Clark bn 1805 and listed in the Knox Co Illinois Census in 1850, was Zelick Clark Smith's grandfather or uncle?

Do you know more about James Smith; other than the Census information and the Knox Co Illinois marriage record of Elizabeth Clark to James?

If you think the information you have is too detailed and maybe off topic for this message board; my email address is peer@mindspring.com.

Thank you so very much for your reply.

Marie Peer

Re: Zelick Clark family

MariePeer — 2008-11-28 02:00:01Z

I believe Elizabeth Clark, dtr of Zelick Clark, married James Smith. James and Elizabeth moved to Sigourney, Keokuk County, IA between 1842 and 1846. Elizabeth was born about 1824; James was born about 1805. Elizabeth died before 1856. They had Zelick Clark Smith bn 1839; Charles Wesley Smith bn 1842; Philip Smith bn 1846; and Nancy Louisa Smith bn 1849 - married Wm Albert Large.

Is this your family?

Putney in Galesburg, IL

coloamy73 — 2008-12-06 02:56:51Z

I am looking for information regarding a Mary Ann Putney (m. Geo. W. Nelson) born Dec. 8, 1862 in Galesburg, IL. This information is per an obituary.

If anyone out there can do a look up for me and verify this is accurate info that would be great.

Also, where in Knox County do I go to research/find/hopefully copy a birth certificate?

Thanks!

Re: Ratekin

Charleen_Roberts — 2009-03-01 07:29:07Z

I, I wonder if you are still out there. Heard a talk on Presbyterians today that goes with what you said years ago.

Would like to share some more information.

Charleen Roberts

Re: Seeking Civil War Veteran Christian PICKREL

gdhobgen2 — 2008-08-14 15:49:17Z

Would be very grateful for a copy of the gravestone photo, and thanks for the offer.
Jerry Hobson
gdhobgen@aol.com

Re: Charles Emery Burnaugh

laficurinia — 2008-08-27 23:14:28Z

My mother-in-law is a great-granddaughter to Charles and Alice too! Claude and Ona's daughter Nadine/Yvonne was her mother. She never knew any of these people though because she was put up for adoption at birth in California. This next week I am taking my husband to Wyoming on a visit, while visiting an old friend of mine. Any information you could give us about Alice, her kids, and other family would make us all very happy. It has been very hard on all of them to have no known past.

Re: MASTIN, Frank Jun 1846/Knox Co.,IL and wife Alice EVANS,Jun 1853/Knox Co.IL

kzavada — 2009-03-07 19:45:12Z

I am not related just trying to help.

It appears that Frank was also known as Frank M. MARTIN
in IL civil war record, 1900 census, IL marriage record to Alice A EVANS. This pieced together based on Alice A. MASTIN's death cert. showing father Wilford Evans mother Elenor Rambo, Frank MASTIN's civil war pension card showing service Co A 77th IL INF and then matching that up to IL state civil war muster rolls.
Frank appears as MASTIN on Civil war pension index,IL state death index and wife Alice's death certificate.

here is a link to Alice Evan/Evans parents(Wilford/willford,etc wife eleanor rambo) photographs from Knox Co biography 1886
http://www.illinoisancestors.org/knox/Photos/photos_1886.htm...
there is more if you want it-marriages,census entries,etc.
Kathy

Re: Bowen & Beals--Knox County, Illinois

kzavada — 2008-12-26 16:55:54Z

Just some suggestions
Check with Clerk of Circuit Court, Knox County Courthouse
for probate/estate records for Jesse and wife Mary Ann. If found, can have very good genealogy info. Then check local genealogy/historical society or library for obits.
IF Mary Ann lived past 1878, maybe a death certificate.
There is a Jesse BEALS b. abt 1841 Clinton Co.,OH who enlisted in civil war from Knox Co.,IL
there are two entries for him as Jesse W. BEALS
here's a link
http://www.ilsos.gov/genealogy/CivilWarController
there's also a marriage listed for him in IL State Archives Marriage index
http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/marrsrch.html
Kathy

Re: The DUNBAR Family

Barbara13657 — 2009-01-20 22:32:00Z

I live in Muscatine, Iowa. My father was Clarence Emery
Dunbar. His father was Simeon Dunbar who later moved to
Casey Iowa but was from Illinois. I don't know much about it but my relatives were from the Lafayette Illinois town.
My Grandfather was deceased when I was born. I was born in 1945. My father in 1903. Simeon married Laura Buffum in
Illinois in the 1800's. Any information you might have, i
would relish.

Barbara

Re: Charles Emery Burnaugh

GeorgiaLaRue48 — 2008-08-28 16:26:15Z

What I can tell you is that Charles E. Burnaugh is buried on his ranch along with 2 or 3 of his children. The ranch is now in the possession of the Arapahoe tribe. Alice deeded it to them after his death. I believe that is the tribe she was connected to. Charles died in a train accident taking stock to Nebraska. I have the article somewhere I can send it to you if you'd like. Alice believed Charles was born in Ottumwa Iowa but this is not true. Alice was born 20 Oct 1870 in Ft. Laramie, Wy. d. 19 Oct 1961 Riverton and is buried there. She and charles had 10 children that we know of. Claude E. Burnaugh was married twice. He was born 24 Jun 1900 Riverton, Wy. d. 5 Dec 1981 Riverton, Wy. buried there. Ona Chandler was b. 29 Oct 1901 in Iowa d. 29 Nov 1959 Sacramento. Not sure yet where she is buried. They had 3 children that I know of: Nadine Yvonne b. 22 Oct 1921 Riverton, Wy. d. 21 Nov 1988 Yolo, Calif. She married a Laroche but that is all I know of her; Claude O. "Buddie", b. 28 Sep 1923 Riverton, Wy. d. 17 Oct 1957 Sacramento never married to my knowledge; Alice May b. 10 Dec 1925 Placer Co., California, I know nothing more on her. She very well could still be living. If you email me your email address I'll send you an invitation to my Burnaugh web site on Ancestry and you are welcome to use any information I have on there. My email address is gb1948@hotmail.com. Most of Charles & Alice's children are buried in Riverton.

Thomas E Jones

loganja1 — 2009-01-19 13:49:33Z

Looking for information on Thomas E Jones born 1806 in New York and died 1891 in Knox County

Andersson Family

lgjohnson145 — 2008-08-23 02:38:04Z

Seeking information on Petter Andersson, born 1815 in Sweden and died 1 Jan 1891 in Wataga and his wife Anna Lena Olofsdotter Andersson born in Sweden 1836 and died 19 Mar 1914 in Wataga. Might be buried in the Onieda Cemetery.

Finley

bobbifinley1 — 2008-09-01 14:19:46Z

My GGGrandfather, David Finley, moved his family to Walnut Grove in Knox Co. in 1857. He died 2 years later and is buried in Altona Cemetery. There was a Joseph Finley and his family who lived nearby in Ontario, Knox Co. who arrived there in 1843. Both David and Joseph were elders of the Altona Presbyterian Church. Both were born in Ohio and are about 5 years apart in age. I'm wondering if they were brothers. If anyone has any information on either of these families, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you.

Cemeteries of Knox Co. Illinois

jamessnowjr2002 — 2008-11-19 12:14:53Z

I am aware of Rio Cemetery at Rio, which has Snow burials that are related to me. Does anyone know of another cemetery near Rio or in Knox Co. that has Snow burials?

Re: Zelick Clark family

rjustice371 — 2008-12-29 18:52:56Z

Marie,

Zelek Clark Smith is my GG grandfather.
I have some information about the Smith side and some pictures if you would like.

I'm afraid I don't have my notes as I write but will collect them and send you an e-mail.

Rick Justice

Re: Andrew Borg

jhopkins1626 — 2009-01-13 12:34:55Z

Thank you

A. Borg Abt 1903 Galesburg,ILL

jhopkins1626 — 2009-01-13 03:33:38Z

Looking for info on A.Borg male who lived in Galesburg, ILL
Was listed on shipmanifest as relative being visited by my great grandparents.
The address listed was
349 S. Pearl St.
Galesburg,Ill

John W. Bell m. Mary Jane Fuqua 27 Dec 1846 Knox Co

DeborahHarris16 — 2008-08-11 19:46:28Z

Looking for parents of John W. Bell (b. KY 1817), but moved to Knox Co prior to 1846. Possibly Isaac Bell or Peter Bell?

Re: Wilson lived in Haw Creek Township,

joep1_1 — 2008-12-16 03:46:07Z

William White Wilson, of Company A, 14th IL Cav. Regiment, was my 2nd great grandfather. I'd love to share information concerning him.

Jennie Mae (Reynolds) Burchard

eswaneee_1 — 2008-09-19 21:32:02Z

I would like to get the exact date of death and an obituary if possible of the person mentioned in the subject above. She was married to a Hobbs, if there is a marriage date for her marriage to Burchard and/or Hobbs that would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Eric Swanson

Seeking information on Knox Co., John Clay family ca 1840.

pclay4 — 2008-08-18 20:36:31Z

I have two connections both Humiston and Clay families that both seem to be in Knox Co., Illinois about the same time.
My direct line to those families migrated from Madison Co., NY to Delaware Co., Ohio in 1833 so it is possibly these other branches moved Ill about the same time.
John Clay appears in the 1830 Sullivan,Madison Co., NY Census.
I believe John Clay, who was in the 1840 Knox,IL Census died before 1852. It also fits that he possibly had at least two sons, Harley W. and Levi that enlisted in the 1st Ill. Infantry Co. I. at Alton, Ill in June 1846. and served in the War with Mexico. Harley W. Clay died at Saltillo, Mex. March of 1847.
For some reason there is a administration in Delaware Co., OH on Oct. 20 1847 for Harley W. Clay Deceased.
Also Branches of the Humiston family that moved from CT to NY and then West is also tied into this group. And I noticed many in your area.

I don't have the last updates since I received Harley's Military Record but hear is a link to Lucy (Humiston) Clay's
info.
http://geocities.com/pclay4/clayn/27.htm

If you go to her parents Jarvis and Neicy (Todd) Humiston you can get to Lucy's brother Ansyl Humiston who died in southern Indiana in 1846. I noticed his stone is like those I've seen for the other Humistons in your area.

Also my Clay family is not associted with H. H. Clay from Vermont.

Re: Seeking information on Knox Co., John Clay family ca 1840.

pclay4 — 2008-08-19 12:17:00Z

Thanks for the link. He seems to be of the same family.

Re: Seeking Civil War Veteran Christian PICKREL

LoriSudd — 2008-08-14 02:54:18Z

Just located his grave in the Seward Cemetery in Seward, NE. I took a picture of it. The stone says: Christian Pickrel, born May 12, 1846 - but there is not a death date on the stone. His wife Maggie is on the other side of the stone. born; June 11, 1851, died; Oct. 20, 1876.

I can send you a picture if you desire.

Re: SWEETSER-GADDIS-STEVENSON-NICKERSON-HAYNES-STRAIN

barmccoy — 2008-08-10 01:41:28Z

I tried to post info, but it didn't appear to work, so contact me at barbmccoy at bellsouth.net and I'll send what I have to you directly.

Re: SWEETSER-GADDIS-STEVENSON-NICKERSON-HAYNES-STRAIN

barmccoy — 2008-08-08 02:03:36Z

I research the Housh family and have acquired info on Mary Housh and Levi Nickerson. I'm always glad to share.

Re: HADLOCK

mindybowers1 — 2009-01-08 05:40:59Z

I ran across some of your earlier research into the history of Hadlock. You listed Carrie Elizabeth as a descendent and I am hoping she could be my gg who would have been born around 1869. My gg was William Henry Waters born in Montezuma, NY. Was hoping you might have some knowledge on her.

Re: HADLOCK

mindybowers1 — 2009-01-08 05:33:30Z

I am seeking information on Carrie Elizabeth Hadlock born around 1869. She is listed in Selma's threads as a descendent in the Hadlock tree. She could be my gg who would have married a William Henry Waters.

Re: Putney in Galesburg, IL

jp115_1 — 2008-12-18 08:10:21Z

This web sight might help

http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/knox/

James Norton

MaryBoudreau51 — 2009-02-14 23:12:15Z

Looking for descendants of James Norton (b. 1810), and his wife Anne Dolon (b. 1813), County Roscommon, Ireland. They settled on a farm in Henderson Twp., Knox County, near Galesburg. James and his family came to America according to his eldest son's Naturalization papers in 1850 at the Port of New York and settled in Lebanon Springs, New York, for about ten years, before moving on to Illinois

We have info on this line, but we still have some blanks in our Norton history.

Re: Solomen Denbow on Point Branch

Marianns6thchild — 2008-08-22 02:27:54Z

JR ?
Oh my goodness, I had no idea, I have been searching all kinds of records for years in the "country of Scotland" and like you have drawn a series of blanks. Can't tell you how much I appreciate this info. I'll start anew.
Do you have a copy of the "Denbow Letter"? If not, I can forward to you, via fax. My direct E-mail address is:
Marianns6th@hughes.net and I would love to chat often. Just be sure to put Denbow in the Subject line for the 1st transmission, otherwise I may mistakenly delete it.
Blessings from the HOT HOUSE OF CALIFORNIA. (we have had months of near or over 100 degrees).
Mary

Re: Solomen Denbow on Point Branch

Marianns6thchild — 2008-08-21 15:36:34Z

Greetings from California. I too am a decendent of Solomon Denbow. In fact I have the letter you are referring to. It was found in my Grandmothers possessions upon her death in 1972. My Grandmother was Roberta Agnes (Lhamon) Peterson, daughter of Flora (Denbow) Lhamon.
I have been searching for the same info as you and to date, can't put my finger on the exact location. As my research continues, I will keep you informed.
Mary

Re: Solomen Denbow on Point Branch

Marianns6thchild — 2008-08-25 15:22:35Z

Hi James;
Lost your direct e-mail address, comes back as addresssee unknow. Please e-mail me directly again. I would like info on the next reunion and would like to subscribe to the "Diaspora" if it is still being published.
Mary F. in California

Samuel Housh marriage

DorothySwanson18 — 2009-03-18 19:32:18Z

Ama trying to locate the #1 marriage of Samuel Housh who was b. Mar. 28, 1895 at Galesburg, Il. He is the son of Andrew and Anna (Gullett) Housh. He m. #2 Elsie Koopman at Iowa City, Iowa in 1949. Dorothy

Re: Isaac Hague

tomlaurel491 — 2008-08-13 18:03:37Z

Have a record of a marriage of "Lee Annie Hague of Galesburg, ILL" to "Capt. T.M. Carroll" 19 June 1872 from Waynesburg Republican, Waynesburg, PA. I am interested to find out what happened to this early marriage. Carroll is my great grandfather's older brother (b. 1844, d. 1898). Both were students of Waynesburg College. She graduated in 1866; he in 1868 after service in the Civil War.

Re: Aala Torr Pearce died 1855

wilson47181 — 2008-10-02 22:00:17Z

One or my gggggrandmothers was Aley Torr,born James River, Va., date unknown. She married Phillip Pearce, son of Phillip C. Pearce B. 1774, Baltimore Md. Their daughter Elizabeth Jane b.9-5-1808 (?), married Pliny Richardson b.9-17-1814. They may have been from New York, but moved to Illinois in early days of the state (or territory). They both died in Knox Co., Il. Pliny is listed as a Pioneer Farmer of Illinois. In spite of name discrepancy, do you think this may be the same person as your Aala?

Raymond F. Phillips

betdowdy2819 — 2009-02-20 00:56:05Z

b. 15 DEc 1907 Ky died Aug 1985 Knox Co., ILLINOIS If anyone knowsa anything of this family letme know Thanks

1878 History of Knox County -- James King

gravesandrewj — 2008-12-29 06:15:00Z

At the following web site, I see that there is information in the 1878 History of Knox County for a John & Mary King (actually James King, their son).

http://knox.ilgenweb.net/records/1878_i-m.htm

Can anyone provide a copy of the relevant text for them?

Thanks,
Andrew (Tremont, IL)

Re: Solomen Denbow on Point Branch

jrdenbow — 2008-08-21 16:59:09Z

Hi Mary,

How interesting to get a letter after so long a time. I am still no closer to that answer, though Carl Denbow and I have worked out through a combination of historical documents and Y chromosome genetics that Solomon Denbow was the descendant of an original John Denboe who was transported to Maryland in 1664 by a famous Quaker named Thomas Thurston. The interesting part is that your letter contains reference to this (though greatly telescoped in generations) and mentions "Scotland." Both the Iowa and Ohio Denbow clans have this same story mentioning Scotland, but we could never find any evidence of Denbows in that place. When I looked at an old 17th century map of Maryland where Thomas Thurston had one of his plantations, however, I was bowled over to see that the area on the other side of the bay was called "Scotland" on that map. And this area is still called Scotland today!

Bowen & Beals--Knox County, Illinois

calvinbandstra — 2008-12-26 05:37:47Z

I am seeking information on a Jesse Beals who reportedly married a Mary Ann Bowen who was born in Rhode Island. Jesse Beals' birthplace has been recorded as Rhode Island, New York, and Ohio. It appears they met and married in Ohio, then moved to Knox County Illinois in the 1850's. They may have been early members of the Universalist Church in Galesburg, with that denomination having Bowen adherents in Ohio. Jesse had died by 1870, but Mary Ann lived in Galesburg for a number of years after that.

Am seeking additional information on the parents and birthplaces of both Jesse Beals and Mary Ann Bowen.

Thank you,

calvinbandstra@iowatelecom.net

Re: Need help from fellow Researchers Thanks!!!!

FoxieH50 — 2008-10-01 09:22:30Z

sorry put the wrong URL for Illinois Saving Graves web site.
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/state2/index.htm

that's what for it the other goes to the Hunter Cemetery Restoration Project I maintain for them.
Thanks
Foxie Hagerty
1635 Sherwood Road
Dahinda, IL 61428
Phone: 309-337-5530
Vice-Pres Knox Co Genealogical Society
Warren Co. Historical Society
Lucretia Leffingwell Chapter, NSDAR
Mary Todd Lincoln Tent #48
http://www.myspace.com/foxie_hagerty
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/knox/
http://www.genealogytrails.com/ill/knox/
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/warren/
http://www.genealogytrails.com/ill/warren/index.html
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/state2/index.htm
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhca/index.html
Illinois Saving Graves Mailing list
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ilsavinggraves/
Warren Co., IL Mailing List
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WarrenCountyPostinQueries/

Need help from fellow Researchers Thanks!!!!

FoxieH50 — 2008-10-01 09:19:34Z

Fellow researchers;
It was called to my attention by a very nice woman who lives in Elmore and whom I met through my daughter's & mine sheep escapades., took us over Sunday afternoon to a cemetery which I believe to be the destroyed or who the Knox Co Genealogical Society in the early years--- meaning the 1970's ---called the Greep ~ Anderson Cemetery. Although all the stones we found in this cemetery belong to just one family and there may have been more as there was a deed to this cemetery. But a farmer is driving over it with his big machinery & time is of an essence to put a stop to this on account of he is destroying what little bit of dignity I feel these people have left. Laurie was very upset and said she has watched it be plowed down and run over and didn't know what to do until she met me. Then she couldn't find the cemetery and then she did, and took me to it. The only name of people buried there we found are Armstrong and seems to be the family of a William Armstrong with several wives, two at least by the names of Lucy A. & Lydia. There is also a son who died at the young age of 18 years in the civil war he is not buried there but a stone is placed in this family plot to remember him by; which now you couldn't tell that. Why anyone who knew about this & would let this continue is beyond me. ~~Shame Shame~~ The bean s are going to have to be picked here very soon and I would like to be able to have him go around the stones for now so they are not completely destroyed. Please help me and the ones who are buried there if you have any information or might be descended from any of them please email me. Thanks.
You can find the photos I took on Sunday and then again when I returned yesterday on my Knox Site
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/knox/index.html
Click on above link then go to cemeteries then down to Truro twp., and Greep ~ Anderson Cemetery. I made two pages out of the photos I took and if you have a slow internet connection it takes about 8 minutes to download the second page. The link to it is at the bottom of the first page. The first page might take up to 5 minutes on a slow internet connection. But please help. Why anyone would not do anything if they knew the conditions and what is happening here is beyond me. I'm working on this as fast as I can to see what I can do. Other Farmers have been sued for this kind of treatment of and old cemetery even in an abandoned state. I know of several this has happened to. Thanks for your time & in reading this. I hope to hear from somebody out there.

You can also see the cemetery by going to my Illinois saving Graves web site
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhca/index.html

and clicking on endangered cemeteries and then down to the Armstrong Cemetery. It is what Laurie called it being's all the stones have the Armstrong surname on it.
Thanks
Foxie Hagerty
1635 Sherwood Road
Dahinda, IL 61428
Phone: 309-337-5530
Vice-Pres Knox Co Genealogical Society
Warren Co. Historical Society
Lucretia Leffingwell Chapter, NSDAR
Mary Todd Lincoln Tent #48
http://www.myspace.com/foxie_hagerty
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/knox/
http://www.genealogytrails.com/ill/knox/
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/warren/
http://www.genealogytrails.com/ill/warren/index.html
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/state2/index.htm
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhca/index.html
Illinois Saving Graves Mailing list
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ilsavinggraves/
Warren Co., IL Mailing List
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WarrenCountyPostinQueries/

Re: Ratekin

rograt7 — 2009-03-01 22:10:17Z

Bruce Ratekin is the Family expert.
jinglesr@aol.com

Mrs. Hayes died in Wataga, Knox Co. 1862

LisaMooers — 2008-08-13 02:05:32Z

My husband's Grandfather wrote down the following history:

My father is George Washington Hayes born 1861 to Ephraim Hayes b. 1825 in Kentucky & Agnes(Seward) She d. 1862 Wataga, Knox Co., Illinios. Children: Madison, Isaiah d. 10 Jan 1914, James Monroe, Sarah, William Henry b.1844,Mary b.05 Jan 1852, Alice b. 1857, George Washington b. 04 Mar 1861, Baby b. 1862 Wataga, Knox Co., Illinios d. right after birth with mother.

Ephraim put his wife, Agnes (heavy with child) and youngest two on train to flee Civil War. She went into labor and the conductor put her/children off the train in the middle of the night in Wataga, Knox Co., Illinios. In the morning townspeople found her dead, the dead baby wrapped in her apron and a note in her sachel. My Grandpa wrote the State of Illinois passed a law that pregnant women could not be put off train after this incident. We do not know what the note said, and only a reference that older son, William Henry went to get her/baby's body and his two youngest siblings. Does anyone know of written history of this incident?

My Grandfather is Robert Carlton Hayes b. 07 Nov 1900. His father was George Washington Hayes, the youngest child left with his mother. He went to live with his older brother William Henry after his father - went to CA when George was 7. The writings of Robert Carlton doesn't go into any more ancestor detail and not much was said about his father, nor siblings. I've search, yet can't seem to find any ancestor's of Ephraim, nor any references to George Washington's siblings, nor the train incident. Any info to help shed light on my Hayes ancestors would be greatly appreciated.

Re: PADDOCK

mikailamae — 2009-03-04 23:49:06Z

Pam, this is in reply to your posst about Elmer C. Shaw and Dorothy Smith? pls email me at mikailamae@yaoo.com
Thank you.

Re: Zelick Clark family & James Smith

MariePeer27 — 2008-09-21 14:15:29Z

Good Morning,

Scanning has improve since 2000. I hope you have had access to the new, improved scans.

Zelick Smith's age is listed as 40 to 49 in the 1840 Knox County Census. He may have been older than the 1850 Census indicated.

I am interested in Elizabeth Clark who married James Smith in 1838. I believe Elizabeth is a dtr of Zelick Clark. James and Elizabeth named their first child Zelick Clark Smith. Zelick's 1911 death certificate gives 'Clark' as the maiden name of his mother.

For years, I've searched for the parents of my grt grt grandmother, Nancy Louise Smith Large, born 13 Aug 1849 in Iowa. My great aunt told me Nancy Louise Smith's
father's name was Andrew Smith. After following that trail and making no progress, I found a list of "Uncle Wes Smith's children" made by my grandmother. Uncle Wes was Uncle Charles Wesley Smith born about 1842 to
James Smith and, I believe, Elizabeth Clark. They had Philip as well.

What is your interest in this family? What are you currently working on in regard to this family? Maybe I have information you would like to have.

I am searching for evidence of the link between Zelick Clark bn ca 1800 and Elizabeth Clark bn ca 1824. Other information about the Zelick Clark family and/or the James Smith and Elizabeth Clark (m 1838) family is also of interest.

Thank you,
Marie Peer
peer@mindspring.com

Marie Peer peer@mindspring.com

Re: SWEETSER-GADDIS-STEVENSON-NICKERSON-HAYNES-STRAIN

lindacheney45 — 2008-08-09 22:18:48Z

Thank you very much Kathie for all; it diffiently gives me a new direction to rearch in.

Linda

Re: SWEETSER-GADDIS-STEVENSON-NICKERSON-HAYNES-STRAIN

lindacheney45 — 2008-08-09 18:25:47Z

Thank for your reply; I would like information as to the marriage date of Uzzi Nickerson and his wife. I have a brickwall on that side of the family. Thank you for any info you can provide on the Housh/Nickerson family.

Linda

HARKLESS

emoorepho — 2008-07-12 13:01:59Z

Hello to you folks interested in Knox Co, IL genealogy!

I am looking for a relative by the name of RONALD EDWIN HARKLESS b. 1930 IL d. 2003 Knox Co., IL. I have been researching the Harkless's for over 30 years. There were a group of Harkless's who moved to IL in 1860 (from Ohio). I believe that Ronald Edwin Harkless is a descendent of these Harkless's. I think that his gr-grandfather was John Patterson Harkless, a Civil War soldier from Fulton Co., IL, who was killed in the Civil War and is buried at the National Cemetery in New Bern, NC. If I knew the name of Ronald Harkless's PARENTS, I could probably connect him to his family. Does anyone know of this Harkless family? How do I get an unofficial copy of his DEATH CERTIFICATE? Does anyone know where he might be BURIED? I know that there are other Harkless's in Knox Co., Fulton Co., Warren Co., and Peoria Co., IL. I believe that the majority of these Harkless's connect to this John Patterson, Civil War solider from IL. John Patterson Harkless (CW) had 8 children and was 42 years old when he joined the Civil War. Times must have been bad.
Thanks so much!
Eilene Harkless Moore (emoorepho@aol.com)

Re: Burial of Martha Terry McMillan

tmkpk — 2008-02-21 04:22:06Z

MaryBethAdams, I met Martha Terry McMillen in 1979 in Toulon, Illinois and corresponded with her daughter Lucille E. McMillen Bowes until Lucille died in 1986. Are you related? Martha and my maternal grandfather were first cousins. Martha's mother and my grandfather's father were siblings. You can contact me at tmkpk at earthlink dot net. I'm Tawnya, descendant of Lyman West to Merle West to my mother to myself. Lyman and Martha's mother Mary Elizabeth West were siblings.

Re: Detention home in Galesburg

marves0504 — 2008-02-01 23:20:51Z

There was an orphanage in Galesburg i the 1930's. I have information on it but can't access it right now. I found it by putting the name of the ancestor into the 1930 census of Galesburg. willsend more information when i find the materails

Re: Collinson, Thomas and Hannah Rollins

genaraban — 2007-10-15 23:34:25Z

Please send me the email address. I have a photo.

Charles Cox - Lula Pelley

lhmatthews — 2008-02-23 19:19:46Z

I have an original wedding announcement for Charles E Cox and Lula D. Pelley married August 20th, 1891 in Abingdon, Illinois as well as a couple of portrait pictures of Lula. I would like to pass them on to blood relatives (no charge). I haven't been able to find a blood relationship with any of my Steele, Hensel, or Zearing branches so guessing they were family friends. As I understand it, my Grandmother Lula (Steele) Anderson of Dover, Bureau Co., IL was the namesake of Lula Pelley. My ancestors lived in Bureau County with only one great uncle on that side living in Knox County.

If you are interested in the wedding invitation and pictures, please let me know.

Linda

Re: Eckdahl, Ekdahl, Swanson, Mortenson

242424 — 2008-04-28 14:32:50Z

According to the husf. church records my Marten Pehrson was born 25 Dec 1809 in Häglinge, Kristianstad , Sweden. However I did not find his birth record, so I have no information on his parents. He married Elsa in Södra Rörum, Malmohus, Sweden in 1836.

Kathy

Re: Grandstaff/Kirby

Timothy_McCord — 2008-06-03 23:22:52Z

We are talking about the same person. Margaret Alvina Grandstaff married Joseph Edward McCord July 9, 1891. I have that she did marry Jacob C. Martine March 5, 1913 in Douglas County, Nebraska and married a Jesse Edward Stokes before before 1918. I also have that Jacob and Margaret had a son named George Grandstaff Martine january 9, 1915 in Nebraska and passes away September 23, 1982 in Los Angeles County, California. Would like to communicate about getting further facts. tmccord450@aol.com

Re: Charles Emery Burnaugh

dscottboggis — 2008-06-20 16:31:17Z

Do you have any interest in info I've put together on the Stagners (Alice's family)?

Also, my wife (Nora's great granddaughter)would like to know how you are related to him so she and one of her aunts (Lathelle)would know how you were related to them. We've only had contact with "Great Aunt Ina".

Thanks.

Re: Charles Emery Burnaugh

dscottboggis — 2008-06-21 22:59:26Z

I'll send the Stagner file I made via email. Looking forward to collaberating together.

Thanks.

D. Scott Boggis

Re: Is Wainright cemetery the same as Harper cemetery?

webmist — 2008-02-14 02:54:14Z

How terribly sad. Maybe a new stone could be put there for them, although the exact location would be impossible to know.

Is Wainright cemetery the same as Harper cemetery?

webmist — 2008-02-11 10:27:34Z

Can anyone tell me if Wainright cemetery is the same as Harper cemetery? Elizabeth Plumb Sweetser Nickerson's death record stated that she was buried in Wainrights Cemetery, Knox County, IL on 18th of February, 1887. I've been told that her marker is now located in a field near Delong, being deposited there by a tornado. But according to the Harper Cemetery transcription by Todd Walter, she is buried there. Are these two cemeteries the same? Is her marker still in a field near Delong?

Laura Koehn

Thank you!!! (no text)

webmist — 2008-02-11 09:49:34Z

Thank you!!!

Where is Elizabeth Plumb SWEETSER buried?

webmist — 2008-02-10 22:47:14Z

Am searching for the burial place of Elizabeth Plumb SWEETSER (4 Dec 1797-17 Feb 1887) who died in Gilson.

Re: Crawford Co PA>Knox Co IL Freemole

lilliegrabill — 2008-08-03 02:48:15Z

Augustus Dickson died 10 Jan 1876. He is buried at the Maquon Cemetery.

Re: Margaret Jones and Samuel Alexander, Knox Co., IL

lilliegrabill — 2008-08-03 02:41:05Z

Better late than never reply? I just found this message! I have this Samuel Alexander listed as being born approximately 1847 in Indiana according to the 1880 Knox Co IL census.

Mary Furrow

ikeller — 2008-03-26 02:22:16Z

Lineus Richmond died Dec., 9, 1887 in Gilson. Lineus Richmond’s estate paid Mary Furrow (sic) a judgment of $700 bet. Jan 4 1890 & Apr 12 1890. Who is Mary Furrow (sic)? Why did the estate pay such a large amount to her? His children (Eliza Richmond, David Richmond, Jesse Richmond, J.S. Richmond, Emily Motter, and Mary A Riordan) only received $154.36 each. Could she have been Mary Cross who married Lineus on May 7, 1864?

Henry (Harry) Richmond

ikeller — 2008-03-25 17:44:04Z

Look for descendant of Henry or Harry Richmond. He was living in Chicago in 1922 when his mother, Elizabeth Stinson Richmond, died. Was his wife Elizabeth Louis?

Looking for a birth certificate on Henry Harrison Bloomenshine

bailey6270 — 2008-02-15 04:15:14Z

My great grandfather Henry Harrison Bloomenshine was born in Knox County, Illinois on June 16, 1861. I would like to know if there are birth records available and if so, how do I go about getting them. Thank-you in advance. My e-mail address is: Bailey6270@aol.com

If you write me, please put Bloomenshine in the subject box so I know it's a legitimate e-mail.

William Riley 1834

bjh1225 — 2007-10-05 18:44:32Z

There is a picture on the USGenweb Knox Co IL site that shows the first home built in Knox Co by William Riley in 1834. I cannot find another mention of him. Does anyone have any record, book, etc that tell who that William Riley was?

Thanks, Bettye

Re: Donason, Barbero, McGirr families at Maquon

MAndrew6862 — 2008-07-24 11:34:36Z

Hi

I have a good lot of data on the PITHAN family from Germany to Iowa, mainly in Crawford
Do you have the details of Lillian

Mark

Re: Donason, Barbero, McGirr families at Maquon

MAndrew6862 — 2008-07-28 16:28:24Z

Lisa

I have two sons born in germany who emigrated with their Father Heinrich Herrman Frederick PITHAN and his wife who sadly died on the ship leaving him with 6 children, a son also died on the ship

1 Frederick Wm 1837 - 1925 lived in Crawford Ct Iowa married Anna who died 1915
children
Mina
Rosa
Annie
John A who married Minnie

2Johann Herman 1843 - 1905 died at Charter Oak Iowa
m
Margaret Tinnefelde who died 1935
Children
Mary
John W 1871 - ?
Joanna Elizabeth m Charles Robson [ my line ]
Stennie
William 1899 -1989 bur Charter Oak
m 1 Josephine HANNAN
children
Jessie
Lowell 1906 - 1965 in SD
Edna
Roy 1911 - ?

m 2 Louise B d 1999 on grave at Charter Oak [ not sure if first or second wife ]

also from John H & Margaret
Annie
Emma
Albert C 1882 m Agnes Staley both bur Charter Oak
sons Vincent kia WW1 Germany
Raymond

also from John H
Ella
Edward W 1887 - ?
Clara A
John F 1890 - ?
Frances

Who was your gt grandfather

I have most of the German Pithan details back to 1626

Regards

Mark

POW/MIA Korean War Knox Cp. HOOTS

powmiadna — 2008-06-08 11:26:13Z

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Knox County Illinois as his home of record.

Soldier: PAUL EUGENE HOOTS
Born: 1925 Caucasian
Date of loss: July 7, 1950 MIA

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 112 families in Illinois that have not been located. There is one family from Knox County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Re: REES/MERRILL of Galesburg, IL

mmerrill25 — 2008-01-29 03:29:29Z

I'm looking for Merrill's from IL, do you have any ifo that might be helpful to me I saw Ada Merrill but i dont know who that is, do you have any other Merrill connections?

Re: Keziah W. Brown Household, 1860 Knox Co. Census

MugsJenstad — 2008-06-24 21:52:50Z

Dennis,
I'm making some assumptions here, but....
I checked the 1860 Knox Co census and saw that Keziah Brown was living in Township 10N, Range 2E (Orange Twp.).
Then I looked at the online Illinois Marriage Index and found a Keziah W. Newman and Francis A. Brown married on 24 April 1851. This would make sense since the oldest child you listed was George, age 8, in 1860.
Then I went back to the 1850 census for that township, and found the following family:

Dwelling #320, Family #331
George Newman 49yo farmer $6000 b. Oo (Ohio)
Sarah Newman 47yo b. Mch? (Michigan?)
Joh.(hard to read) Newman 21yo male Oo (Ohio)
Geo Newman (hard to read) 19yo male b. Ill (Illinois)
Keziah Newman 17yo female b. Ill
John Newman 15yo male b. Ill
Caroline Newman 12yo female b. Ill
Peter Newman 9yo male b. Ill
Elizabeth Newman 7yo female b. Ill
Surena? Newman 5yo female b. Ill
Joel Godfrey 16yo b. Ill

The 1870 Knox County census, however, states George Newman was born in Virginia, and his wife Sarah was born in Maryland.

I'm not related to this family. But I enjoy the Knox County board and many people have helped me. Hope this helps you, and that this might be your family.
Margaret

Re: Looking for Sarah Jane Smith

Rick_in_Indy — 2007-11-06 02:13:21Z

I know a connection to this Goold-Smith line and would like to exchange information.

Rick in Indy

Re: Sarah jane Smith/Goold

Rick_in_Indy — 2007-11-06 02:11:14Z

Are you still around? I know a connection to this line. I believe we can exchange informaiton.

Rick in Indy

Re: Soper query

MaryJerusha3 — 2008-04-09 04:11:56Z

I believe Willard and Alice Soper were Jim Soper's parents.

Re: Soper query

MaryJerusha3 — 2008-04-07 22:44:21Z

I grew up in East Galesburg (formerly Randall), Knox County, IL, 2 miles from Galesburg. I am not related to the Soper family, however, I remember attending the same schools with Jim Soper. He would have been born around 1940. If needed, I can find out the names of his parents for you.

Wilson lived in Haw Creek Township

JackStevens222 — 2007-11-03 17:29:24Z

On the 21st of June 1860 a Wilson family was living with a Lane family in the Haw Creek Township of Knox Co, Illinois. They were served by the Knoxville Post office. The head of the Wilson's was a female named M. Wilson age 40 born PA. Included were Wm age 27, Fletcher age 19, Joseph age 16 and Thos age 4. These boys had been born in PA. The Lane family had been born in Ohio and Illinois. M. Wilson was probably the mother. (Page 670 handwritten on top right, 103 written on page number line top left).

Wm, (William White Wilson, Fletcher (John Fletcher Wilson), Joseph (Joseph M. Wilson) all served in the Union Army in the Civil War. Joseph killed at Kenesaw Mountain GA on 27 June 1864. Joseph and Fletcher both served in Company F, 86th Volunteer Infantry Regiment enlisting in Maquon. William W. was in Company A, 14th IL Cav Regiment. All and their parents had been born in Pennsylvania.

The ‘M’ lady in the 1860 census above was probably Martha Ann White. Seeking the name of her husband and father of the boys.

Home for Disabled/Tillie Peterson

grander54 — 2007-10-05 22:02:39Z

1880 Census shows Tillie Peterson dau of Swan and Bengta as "nervous disability" and "able to walk a little". I find her living with family members in subsequent censuses, however I don't know where she is in 1900 and 1910. Was there a home in Knoxville or Galesburg? She reappears with her sister (Emma Larson) in 1920 at the age of 64. I don't have a death date on her, but she is not in the 1930 census with her sister or her brother (Nicholas Peterson). Thank you for any direction or info.
g. Anderson

DeMuth/Townsend Families

RachelDeMuth — 2007-10-19 18:18:21Z

I am doing some research and would greatly appreciate any and all info. Looking for the following.

Peter K DeMuth married to Marharetha Kinn

Alois Schaumburg married to Elizabeth Burckhardt

Matthew S DeMuth married to Juliana Schaumburg

Steven m DeMuth married to Kathryn V Steil

John Steil married to Mary A Pierick

Floyd townsend and therefor before

Barnes -Fleming 1886 Portrait and Biographical Album of Knox County, IL

K_McCrary — 2008-02-21 09:23:39Z

Some of the following information was researched by Nance of ILL. We are not related to this family and have no additional information. We happened to be researching the BARNES line, but this one doesn't fit in the line we were searching.
As there are descendants of the Fleming family contained here, we thought you would like to add this line to your genealogy.

We hope it helps someone.
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BARNES-FLEMING posting on World Connect; R-W
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Thomas J. BARNES 1 (P. J. BARNES 2) Residence: 1886 Del Rio, TX 2 * Married: 16 OCT 1865 in Knox County, IL 1, Susan M. FLEMING

Sources:
1. Title: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900
Repository:
Media: Civil Registry
Text: [BARNES, THOMAS J married FLEMMING, SUSAN M on 10/16/1865, Vol B, Page 153, License 6420, issued by KNOX Cty]
2. Title: 1886 Portrait and Biographical Album of Knox County, IL
Author: Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago
Repository:
Media: Book
Page: page 278
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According to census records
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T J Barnes b 1840 NY. wife Susan M born 12 1847 OH.
Children:
William F Barnes 7/1868 IL
Thomas Barnes 6 1970 KS
Brodie B Barnes 1869 KS/NE
C E Barnes female b 1873 KS
T Preston Barnes 1876 KS
George W Barnes 1/1877 KS
Elmore Barnes 1/1884 TX
Bertha Barnes 1/1883 TX
1870 census in Howard Co, KS William parents and sibilings
1880 census Blanco Co, TX William parents and siblings
1900 census Bexar Co, TX William mother and siblings
1910 census Bexar Co, TX=William F Barnes, Rilla and Nathan
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According to one of the posting on World Connect it looks like they had their 1st child in ILL.:
Cora BARNES b: abt 1868 in Oneida, Illinois m. Mr. ASH
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William F Barnes 7/1868 IL m. Rilla Cadwallader, b. 1882 Indiana. she died in Bexar Co, TX 4/11/1934

(There are a number of William Barnes that died after 1930-1940 in Bexar and a William F Barnes that died in Harris Co, TX 1940, Hard to tell which one is him. Possibly on a grave search you can find him that way.)

William F Barnes
He was in Texas for the 1910, 1920 census. Lived 227 Woodlief, abt 1.5 miles n/w of the Alamo. A machinist, married to a woman named Rilla
(She was Rilla CADWALLADER b. 1882 Indiana. d. 11 Apr. 1934,in Bexar Co. TX.)

Annual Report Womens home missionary society- of the M.E. Church year 1908 Page 312
Mrs Rilla BARNES belonged to the Womens home missionary society, and was conference secretary to the Home Guards and Mothers Jewel's and Treasurer in the Austin, TX Conference.

William F Barnes (that married Rilla Cadwallader) he was likely born abt 1867.
In 1910 he is 48
IN 1920 he is 53
in 1930 he is 63
On the 1910 Nathan Barnes is listed as a "nephew" born in TX
On a passport record for a Nathan it lists his father as Brodie Barnes b. in NE
Name: Nathan Barnes
Birth Place: San Antonio, Texas
Age: 24
Residence: New Orleans, LA
Passport Issue Date: 15 Nov 1920
Father Name: Brodie B Barnes
Father's Birth Location: Nebraska
Father's Residence: Deceased
Passport Includes a Photo: Y
Source: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925 (M1490)

On a draft registration in Jefferson Co, LA it lists birth 1 /3/1896 (that fits the birth year of the passport record) San Antonio, TX. He is a dairy man and single.

1930 census has a Nathan Barnes m. living in MI age 34 m at age 26 b Tx and parents b. TX

RILLA CADWALLADER's genealogy, it identifies BARNES but the first name is actually missing. This family must have moved to Indiana. then maybe ILL?

CADWALLADER genealogy below taken from the GRIFFITH Genealogy book "The Pedigree of William Griffith, John Griffith and Griffith Griffiths" By Thomas Allen Glenn. (Originally Published 1690)

John W. GRIFFITH of VA. b. 9 month 17 1816, d. 9mnth. 3d 1902 m. Jan. 24th, 1844 Keziah, the dau. of Seth and Mary SMITH b. 11-21-1821. (Family moved from Pa to VA?)
Children
1)Seth SMITH m. Isabel PEELEE had dau's. Alice K, and Margaret
2)Rachel SMITH m. Aldes CADWALLADER had dau. Rilla CADWALLADER m. ????Mr. BARNES
3)Mary SMITH d.
4)Anna SMITH
5)Alice SMITH
6)Martha SMITH
7)ELIZABETH SMITH

MARY A. BUTLER at Summit Cemetery

JacMcMahon — 2007-10-18 05:59:25Z

In the Summit-Douglas Cemetery in Salem Township,north of the of Douglas there, is a grave of MARY A. BUTLER
who died December 1882. It says she was 2 months old....does anyone know who's child she was?

Re: Collinson, Thomas and Hannah Rollins

boblin145 — 2007-10-15 23:24:46Z

I would like the e-mail address for the persons who deal with the Collinson of Knox Co. please. My grandmother Helen Goff Sundberg is from that family.

Thank you,

Linda Sundberg Beal

Re: Collinson, Thomas and Hannah Rollins

boblin145 — 2007-10-26 02:07:23Z

Thank you!

Linda

Lizzie Riggle Hart

boblin145 — 2008-01-13 18:21:43Z

Looking for descendants of Lizzie Riggle Hart daughter of Robert Hooper & Minerva Jane Whitman Riggle, wife of Clark E. Hart. I'm a descendant of her brother John T. Riggle and I'm looking for updated information about her branch of the family.

Linda B.

Re: Sopers in Soperville

boblin145 — 2008-05-24 02:18:56Z

Thank you for letting me know.

Linda

Re: Sopers in Soperville

boblin145 — 2008-05-23 22:13:12Z

Hi Roger,

Did you teach at Galesburg High? If so my husband taught there, I was in your daughters class at GHS and my mother is related through your wife.

Linda

Re: Sopers in Soperville

boblin145 — 2008-05-23 22:10:36Z

Hi Roger,

Did you teach at Galesburg High? If so my husband taught there, I was in your daughters class at GHS and my mother is related through your wife.

Linda

Re: Photo of Grave Please

boblin145 — 2008-05-23 19:51:36Z

okay, hopefully I'll be able to get it out tonight.

Linda

Re: Photo of Grave Please

boblin145 — 2008-05-23 13:20:15Z

No, it hasn't come in yet.

Re: Photo of Grave Please

boblin145 — 2008-05-22 03:16:51Z

Shelly,

Last week while I was checking out the counties that were of interest to me I noticed your request. Since I knew I would be going to Galesburg this week and hoped to make Oak Lawn one of my stops I wrote down your information. I did make it there and while I was at the office asking about the location of a relative I included John S. Crosby. He is buried with Ellen M and they are located across from the mausoleum at Oak Lawn. I have a picture of their ground plaque. Oak Lawn doesn't allow headstones only plaques. If you would send me your e-mail address I would gladly send you the picture.

Good luck on your project, I know it's a big undertaking!

Linda

Re: KIMBROUGH, Carroll d. 6 July 1996--Seeking Obit Look Up

KimbroughL — 2007-10-09 01:02:47Z

Hi~

Thank you. I didn't know where he was buried. Perhaps we can talk more off the boards.

obit look up-Galesburg Register-Mail

wiohsito — 2008-06-17 15:49:04Z

Tony B Parrigan, Page A-11, 28 Nov 2006; and Page A-12, 29 Nov 2006. If anyone out there could please look this up, I would appreciate it. Thank you.

Re: obit look up-Galesburg Register-Mail

wiohsito — 2008-07-19 19:58:53Z

Thanks, nemesis. Appreciate your help!

Keziah Newman/Francis A. Brown Marriage

kentuckboy97 — 2008-07-27 11:54:01Z

Keziah W. Newman married Francis A. Brown, 24 April, 1851, in Knox County. What happened to Francis A. Brown and who were his parents and/or siblings? Keziah later married George W. Dodge and moved to Missouri. Am helping someone who is related to Keziah & Francis Brown's descendants. Thank you for any information you may provide! Dennis

George & Keziah (Brown) Dodge

kentuckboy97 — 2008-06-13 02:44:40Z

George Dodge was 36 years old and Keziah (Brown) Dodge was 37 on the 1870 Andrew County, Missouri census. I assume she was born ca. 1833. Any help would be appreciated. Keziah may have been spelled as Kaziah. Thanks, Dennis

George Dodge/Keziah Brown Marriage, 1861

kentuckboy97 — 2008-06-05 16:30:29Z

George W. Dodge & Keziah W. Brown were married 28 February, 1861, in Knox County. I find them in 1870 in Andrew County, Missouri. There are 3 children on the 1870 census, with the surname of Brown. George, age 18, James, age 16, and Irene, age 14. Does anyone know if Keziah W. Brown was a widow and who the father of the children would have been and name of her spouse, if deceased. She appears to have been born in Illinois, with her parents being born in Ohio. Would like information on any of the above people. Thank you, Dennis!

Keziah W. Brown Household, 1860 Knox Co. Census

kentuckboy97 — 2008-06-24 20:53:03Z

Keziah W. Brown, age 27 was listed as the household head on the 1860 census for Knox County. She had the following children: George M., age 8, James L., age 6, and Irene, age 4. All persons in household born in Illinois

In 1861 she married George Dodge in Knox County and in 1870 they were living in Missouri.

Does anyone have access to the Knox County 1850 census to see whom she possibly may have been married to, and who may have been the father of the Brown children. Also would like to know what her maiden name, parents and/or siblings could have been. Sometimes her first name shows up as Kaziah.

Thank you! Dennis

Re: Keziah W. Brown Household, 1860 Knox Co. Census

kentuckboy97 — 2008-06-24 22:49:02Z

Margaret: Thank you so much and I really appreciate your help. I also try to help people who are searching in the areas in which I have lived or now live. I have lived in southeast Nebraska, northeast Kansas, and northwest and now am in southwest Missouri. If I can be of any help in those areas, please advise.

Thanks, Dennis

Census

silverado104 — 2007-11-13 16:21:20Z

Did Illinois have a state census for 1885???

Andersson/Engstrom

silverado104 — 2007-11-13 16:08:52Z

My great grandfather came from sweden in 1884 and settled in Galesburg for about two years. Does any know who might have information for that time period.

Steve

Marriage Book For knox County?

borboletas — 2008-02-01 12:16:59Z

Nancy Dodge and Samuel H. Richey/Ritchey married on 8 February, 1844 in Knox County. He was 29, she was 16. Has anyone access to a marriage book for Knox County, please? I am seeking the witnesses or bonds for this marriage. Thank you.
Anna

Re: Albert G. Jewett - Where are you?

JoseMunoz2546 — 2008-08-07 04:18:01Z

This may not be your Albert, but the name fits and it is in Maine, so he might be a relative. I was looking for someone else and thought a mayor in the family might be of interest to someone.
http://cprr.org/Museum/BMLRR/index.html

Albert G. Jewett was the chief
proponent of the 1853 attempt to
build a railroad in Belfast. As Mayor
he finally saw one chartered in 1867.

Re: Is Wainright cemetery the same as Harper cemetery?

KSweetser2310 — 2008-02-13 19:42:43Z

Laura,
Yes, the Wainright Cemetery and the Harper Cemetery are the same. Elizabeth Plumbe Sweetser Nickerson's headstone did survive the tornado in 1995. However, the owner of the farm where this little cemetery was, just about destroyed it with a bulldozer.He pushed what was left of it down into a ravine. Her headstone [b. 4 Dec 1797 d.17 Feb 1887] and that of her second husband Uzzi Nickerson [b. 3 Jul 1789 d. 15 Feb 1873] didn't survive.

Kathie ggg grandaughter of Elizabeth "Betsy"

Re: Poole, George Leroy

ke8348 — 2008-07-02 17:42:24Z

I just reread your message. Are you April Sue? Do you still live in Illinois? I would be glad to answer your questions. I was in touch with your mom and was not able to get back with her yet. It's been months but we have had some family issues going on that I am still tending to. I am Beth (Elizabeth), George's 1st daughter from his first marriage. My non-ancestry email is..... bethluper@gmail.com. I have not been on the internet in months but thought I would check my email while at the library....and here was your posting! I hope your mom is doing well. What would you like to know, April? You can use my regular email address if you want.

Re: Poole, George Leroy

ke8348 — 2008-07-02 17:30:12Z

I have a lot of information on George Leroy Poole's 1st family. How are you related? Are you part of the Logan family?

Lindoft family of Galesburg, IL

venturaoma08 — 2008-07-27 03:58:18Z

I have a portrait taken of the Lindoft family; father, mother and beautiful little girl about 3. Probably from the late 1800's.

They are not my family so I believe they must have been friends of my family, the Dechants who lived in Galesburg. I would be glad to either scan and send or send the original if anyone knows who this family is.

Jan

Re: Collinson, Thomas and Hannah Rollins

ajhc — 2007-10-24 02:56:12Z

jeffschlatter@prodigy.net

Seek 1924 obituary

DorothySwanson44 — 2007-11-16 01:39:50Z

Would appreciate the obituary of Jacob Booth who d. Oct. 21, 1924 in Knox Co. Il. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Re: Looking for a little genealogical kindness

PattiSmith61 — 2007-12-30 23:58:09Z

I have gone thru a similiar search with my father.
I will look it up at the library on Thursday if noone else gets there before me.

Re: Is Wainright cemetery the same as Harper cemetery?

PattiSmith61 — 2008-02-12 23:08:21Z

the cemeteries are the same..Todd responded on the list instead of the board. I can't find the reply at the moment.

Re: Where is Elizabeth Plumb SWEETSER buried?

PattiSmith61 — 2008-02-11 03:56:19Z

This should be her..must have married again.
http://www.illinoisancestors.org/knox/Cemeteries/Harper_Cem....
Uzzi Nickerson July 3, 1789 - Feb 13, 1874
Elizabeth (Plumb) (Sweetser) Nickerson,
Wife of Uzzi Dec 4, 1797 - Feb 16, 1887

Re: Detention home in Galesburg

PattiSmith61 — 2008-02-03 14:22:16Z

Here is an old post on the Knox list
http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/ILKNOX/2004-02/10762563...

Re: Looking for a little genealogical kindness--obit

PattiSmith61 — 2008-01-02 23:26:18Z

ELLEN CROSBY 07 Nov 1913 May 1975 66102 (Kansas City, Wyandotte, KS) (none specified) SS# XXX Illinois

Re: Looking for a little genealogical kindness--obit

PattiSmith61 — 2008-01-02 23:22:06Z

WILLIAM M CROSBY 28 Nov 1924 14 Aug 1995 61107 (Rockford, Winnebago, IL) (none specified) SS# XXX

Re: Looking for a little genealogical kindness--obit

PattiSmith61 — 2008-01-02 23:13:27Z

Sorry the copy machine was down so I had to use my shorthand to get the gist of the obit

Thurs. Jan. 3, 1974 Galesburg Register Mail
John S. (Jack) Crosby, 71, Moon Towers (note: this is a local elderly highrise) died today at 6:35am at Cottage Hospital.
born Aug 5, 1902 @ Minneapolis, MN. married Ellen M. Krohe on March 10, 1946 @ Olathe, KS.
He worked at Butler Manf. 25 years retiring in 1968.
Surviving is his widow, two sons William M. of Rockford, and Richard, a sister Mrs. Harriet Cook and several grandchildren.
Funeral at HPW Sat. Burial @ Oak Lawn Cemetry.

Re: Sopers in Soperville

ShirleyHughes9330 — 2008-05-27 21:55:16Z

Thank you for the information about Gum Cemetery. Sorry it is in such bad condition. Others have shared pictures of Solomon's stone and I know it is broken. I know little about Solomon outside of the fact he came into the US from Ontario, Canada. I know who his children were and their families and have knowledge of his wife's family but have not found anything about Solomon's family prior to that period of his life. Let me know what info you may like to have.

Re: Soper query

ShirleyHughes9330 — 2008-04-08 20:10:34Z

Yes, I would like to know his parents name. Perhaps they have a connection to my line.
Thanks

Re: Byram relations

Auburnyvette — 2008-01-28 21:23:23Z

I would love to have more information on Julie E. byram (Bollin) who married Mathew Bollin. I have been struggling with this line. Also, I am seeking information on Fredrick Bollin b. 1836 Germany and Lucy Ann Byram b. 1845 in Iowa. I have been working on Adam Byram's side of the family. Would appreciate any help if someone also has information on Henry Carr that married Parmelia Byram.
Please email me at: yauneboarman@aol.com if you have any information to share.
Thank You,
Yvette

Ayer, George Earl

keulenjn316 — 2008-02-05 23:53:25Z

Looking for George Earl Ayer decendents, may have gone by 'Earl', born late 1800's, served in WWI.

Hilma Nelson -John Carlson marriage

tcmom13 — 2008-04-08 01:37:55Z

I am searching for marriage information for these people. They were married May 1917. She was from Galva and he from the Geneseo area. They may have went to Galesburg to marry. Their son, John Albert Carlson is my Grandfather. John Carlson Sr. had 2 children from a marriage to Clara Krinjob. They are Darlene and Delbert Carlson. After their marriage they located in Milan, IL

Re: Isaac Hague

rgdcalif — 2008-06-25 03:16:41Z

Saw this old posting and do not remember if I had replied to it earler- please excuse me if I have. George Washington Dunlap and Leanna Crawford Hague are my GG Grandparents on my father's side. Contact me if you have an interest.
Robert

Re: DeMuth/Townsend Families

esandow1 — 2007-12-12 17:20:52Z

Here is what you are looking for--
Wormeldange Luxembourg Family Line

This line is linked to the Wellen, Prussia Line. Both families have ties to the village of Wellen. Wilhelmi DIEMUTH is one of earliest known ancestor of this line. There are several immigrant ancestors from this line. One of them is Paulus and his son Peter K. who immigrated in 1854 and settled in the areas of Hollandale and Mineral Point Wisconsin. Paulus's brother, Mathias DEMUTH also immigrated in 1853 his ancestors can be found in Wisconsin and Illinois.

Also, there are pictures at http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/DEMUTH/photos/browse/3aa1
Hopefully, they will show up. Peter K. DeMuth was my great-grandfather.

Ellen

Question Help & Information?!?!

FoxieH — 2007-12-02 15:42:14Z

I have an Illinois Saving Graves web site and now someone has
contacted me on some photos on my Peoria Co., IL site I took at the
Bartonville Insane Asylum. They want to purchase two of them. My
dilema is how to charge for them? Can anyone help me on this matter?
If so feel free to email me. The book is due to come out by the first of the year plus, I get a complimentary copy of it. Thanks thanks for your help.
Foxie Hagerty

PS have also been to Lawrence Co., IL & will be posting here later on the outcome. Met with the Christy Family & helped in their Family Cemetery just before you come into the town of Sumner. Thanks Mac & Virgie. more on this later.

If you have people in the Fulton Co., IL area check out the fulton co page as I have uploaded photos plus, cemetery listings for this county. Thanks!!!!

If you have any information on any cemetery abandoned or not or want some help feel free to email me thanks

IL Knox & Warren County here at Genealogy Trails.
Volunteer Knox & Warren RAOK
Member of the Knox & Warren County Genealogical Society
Member Warren County Historical Society
Lucretia Leffingwell Chapter, NSDAR
April 02, 2007 became member of DUSCWV
About me click below:
http://www.myspace.com/foxie_hagerty
Member of American History & Genealogy Project--Illinois
Illinois Saving Graves--State Host
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/state2/index.htm
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/knox/

Re: Vinton Hall from 1878 Knox County History

FoxieH — 2007-10-11 13:10:41Z

He is also buried in the Hermon Cemetery as I just recently took a photo of his tombstone which will be online soon if not already. Took the whole cemetery and the Christian and am putting them online.
Foxie
Volunteer Knox & Warren RAOK
Member of the Knox & Warren Co. Gene Society
Warren Co Historical Society, Member
Lucretia Leffingwell Chapter, NSDAR
MEMBER OF DUVCW
MEMBER of AMERICAN HISTORY & GENEALOGY Project-IL--AGHP-KNOX & WARREN Co HOST & Webmaster
Illinois Saving Graves--State Coordinator
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/state2/index.htm
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/knox/
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/warren/
HUNTER CEMETERY RESTORATION PROJECT
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhca/index.html
ILLINOIS GENEALOGY TRAILS KNOX & WARREN COUNTY HOST
http://genealogytrails.com/ill/warren/
http://genealogytrails.com/ill/knox/

Hermon Methodist Cemetery

FoxieH — 2007-10-11 13:06:16Z

Hi Dale,

http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/knox/

click above link. then cemetery then Hermon in Chestnut Twp. and the
Methodist cemetery. will put a link to the page on the main Methodist
cemetery page the one with the listings. Going ot have to check them also.
Because a couple of these photos we just took were not on the listings my
daughter typed up. Either they missed it or Kate did when she typed them up.
We are human and tend to error someday's, sometimes, somewhere's.

Am uploading the Hermon Cemetery photos this afternoon. I have all the
tombstone photos in this cemetery now. your Barton's were in the last row or
rather probably back then one of the first Rows in the cemetery but I did it
from the back. I also have the Barton's from the Christian Cemetery but will
have to give me a bit more time to get them online as would like to put most
of the Hermon cemetery ones online now because I know where I am at in them.
but going to take me a few days as have other things to do.

Also, this is going to list Mary Mueller now has started a 1963 obit lists
and it online and accessible through the Obituary or newspaper links from
the index page.

I am now or will be next year Co Vice President with Ruth for the
Genealogical Society so people who are members and would like to see
something in the Quarterly's be sure and let me know. plus, if you'd like to
join. We have fun. and now I have to make the meetings.

Also, new web page and hope to get more online before Veterans day in honor
of fallen hereos. so check out the Military page. and hope you are all have
a very nice fall day.

don't forget either this is the last week end for the Knox Co Scenic Drive
and also the Spoon River Drive in Fulton Co. Many enjoyable times are had at
both places. New place on the Knox Scenic Drive for Horse lovers is a must
to see the Wooldand Farm. Horse rides and buggy rides. much to see and do.

Also, some new pages on the link pages for the IL Saving Graves Co. pages
has been submitted Tazewell co. Is one of them thanks and have a great and
wonderful Fall afternoon at least it is cooling down a bit.

Happy Gene Hunting to all & may God Bless....
Foxie
Volunteer Knox & Warren RAOK
Member of the Knox & Warren Co. Gene Society
Warren Co Historical Society, Member
Lucretia Leffingwell Chapter, NSDAR
MEMBER OF DUVCW
MEMBER of AMERICAN HISTORY & GENEALOGY Project-IL--AGHP-KNOX & WARREN Co
HOST & Webmaster
Illinois Saving Graves--State Coordinator
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/state2/index.htm
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/knox/
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/warren/
HUNTER CEMETERY RESTORATION PROJECT
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhca/index.html
ILLINOIS GENEALOGY TRAILS KNOX & WARREN COUNTY HOST
http://genealogytrails.com/ill/warren/
http://genealogytrails.com/ill/knox/

Re: Lizzie Riggle Hart

FoxieH — 2008-01-18 04:48:12Z

Linda
Please email me. I have lost emails address due to change in computersrs and other desktop is down. another member of the Whitman family has contacted me. She lives in KS. sent a photo of who might be of Grandma Haley who was also married to our Christopher Whitman.
so email me.
thanks sorry posting this here and also anyone else who has emailed me from the list or one of my web sites and just recently or non recently sent me anything.
thanks
Foxie
Vice-Pres Knox Co Genealogical Society
Warren Co. Historical Society
Lucretia Leffingwell Chapter, NSDAR
Mary Todd Lincoln Tent #48
http://www.myspace.com/foxie_hagerty
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/knox/
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/warren/
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/state2/index.htm
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhca/index.html

Re: Lizzie Riggle Hart

FoxieH — 2008-01-18 04:48:09Z

Re: Sopers in Soperville

FoxieH — 2008-05-23 19:22:35Z

Hi Solomon Sopher is buried in the old Gum Cemetery on the Hawkinson Property. the cemetery is very dire need of a clean up and I had started it a couple of years ago then in the mean time lost both of my parents and now have a bad arm that is healing part way. but hope to get back out there soon. you can view his tombstone on my web site I believe it's the knox site below plus, go the cemetery, page then Gum Cemetery. it's broken and not standing up.

also, have a new info on the site for others and Carlton H. whiting now has a new stone a confederate Stone in the Altona Cemetery. Link to it is
from Altona cemetery, and also from the civil war page on the military pages.
Just happen across this for some reason and when you said Solomon Sopher I had wondered about the family and if they hadn't started the town of Sopherville. Jacob Gum is reported to have given the property to the people who lived in the area and at Log city for a cemetery he is also buried there although family members moved the stones but not their bodies to another cemetery. Another long story.
oh well that's life.
would love to hear about Solomon Sopher if you care to let me know.
thanks
Foxie Hagerty
1635 Sherwood Road
Dahinda, IL 61428
Phone: 309-337-5530
Vice-Pres Knox Co Genealogical Society
Warren Co. Historical Society
Lucretia Leffingwell Chapter, NSDAR
Mary Todd Lincoln Tent #48
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http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/knox/
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/warren/
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/state2/index.htm
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhca/index.html
Illinois Saving Graves Mailing list
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ilsavinggraves/
Warren Co., IL Mailing List
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WarrenCountyPostinQueries/

seeking photos information

Jodiee336 — 2008-05-22 14:55:37Z

I am looking for a photograph of Sarah K McNaught born 1836, Knox County, IL married Charles Austin Smith. I have a photo of Charles and am hoping that someone has and is willing to share one of Sarah.

I am also looking for a photograph of her sisters Nancy McNaught and Elizabeth McNaught born 1829 OH. Both Nancy and Elizabeth were married to Charles's brother William Smith. Also seeking death date and burial location for Elizabeth McNaught Smith.

Thank you

Re: Sarah jane Smith/Goold

Jodiee336 — 2007-12-07 04:50:17Z

Rick in Indy
Are you there? I would like to exchange information on this line if possible.

Re: Sarah jane Smith/Goold

Jodiee336 — 2007-11-19 13:37:22Z

I also have a connection for this line, but am seeking additional information. The information I have is on the Smith side and has been verified. Do you have information on the Smiths?

William Martin, Henderson, Knox, IL; any connections out there?

cynthiaigl — 2007-10-08 20:36:16Z

I have a dead end in Knox County, IL; his name is William Martin. He was born (according to Gma) 14 Dec 1802 in KY. He married Hester Sturgeon in Crawford Co, IN, 27 Dec 1830. About 1836-1837 they moved to Knox Co., IL and settled in Rio Twp then Henderson in Knox Co., IL.

I have William and Esther (Hester) located on the 1880 census in Henderson, Knox, IL, but nothing after that. Their children were Edward, Martha, Andrew, Eliza and James.

Does anyone have this family in their records? Is there a cemetery listing or death record in the area that has him listed?

Thank you - Cindy

Wataga, IL; Hester (Sturgeon) Martin - are you there?

cynthiaigl — 2007-10-08 20:23:03Z

Looking for the death record or cemetery listing for Hester (Sturgeon) Martin, b. abt 1808 in KY and died 30 Jan 1885 in Wataga, Knox Co., IL. She was often listed as Esther.

My grandmother's hand-inked pedigree lists Wataga, IL as Hester's place of death. Hester and her husband, William, lived a good share of their married life in Henderson Twp, Knox Co., IL; so I would bet grandma was correct. Can verify this or send me in the right direction?

Any help at all would be SO appreciated. - Cindy

Re: Eckdahl, Ekdahl, Swanson, Mortenson

christopherwyer196 — 2008-04-28 18:31:30Z

Hi Kathy

Thanks for your reply. No connection from the information you provided but will keep an eye and get back to you if anything positive turns up (I hope).

hank you.

Regards

Christopher

Re: Eckdahl, Ekdahl, Swanson, Mortenson

christopherwyer196 — 2008-04-25 20:07:16Z

I may have a link with your tree but need to find out if they were from south of Sweden. Was Marten Pehrsson the son of Pehr - see below?

Parents

Father: Gustaf Mårtensson or Haken (?) born 12 October 1765, Sankt Olof, Skinner Län, Sweden.
Mother: 11 April 1774 Mette Hansdotter born 11 April 1774, Born in Õnnarp, Sweden.

Children

26 November 1806 Daughter born (#1): Kierstina Håkansson (1806-). Born in Lemmeströ, Sweden.
28 April 1808 Son born (#2): Hans Håkansson (1808-). Born in Lilla Jordberga, Sweden.
18 December 1813 Son born (#3): Mårten Håkansson (1813-). Born in Norra Kielhög, Källstorp, Sweden
17 March 1817 Son born (#4): Pehr Håkansson (1817-). Born in Stora Jordberga, Sweden.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Thank you

Christopher

Re: Is Wainright cemetery the same as Harper cemetery?

KenGoldsberry28 — 2008-02-12 14:18:17Z

The Wainright and Wainwrite spelling is interesting... there is a family from Rockford, IL that spelled their name Wainwright...... I wonder if they are all connected to one line. This family came from England in the late 1800's.... just some side info...

Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery look-ups

Kenneth_Ratcliff — 2008-01-28 22:36:50Z

I was wondering if there is anyone out there that can't do look-ups for the Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery at 2040 US Highway 150 N in Galesburg.

I would like to know who eles is buried with:

William Parker Mills (1893 - 1969)

John H. Armstrong (1926-1998)

Thank you

Re: Charles Emery Burnaugh

GeorgiaLaRue48 — 2008-06-20 19:04:47Z

He is my great grandmother's brother. Lydia Burnaugh is my great grandmother. Lydia's son, Ralph Edward Smith is my maternal grandfather. Lydia married her 2nd husband, James William Smith, and they had several children. Yes I would love the information on the Stngler's. You can correspond with me personally at gb1948@hotmail.com and I will share all that I have on the Burnaughs with you.

Re: George Dodge/Keziah Brown Marriage, 1861

jseni1952 — 2008-06-12 23:05:00Z

Do you know around what year she was born. After a long search I did find first name spelling wrong but this Keziah was married in 1838. Could that be to early for her to marry? It was Coles Couty,Ill

Re: Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery look-ups

jleewolf — 2008-01-28 23:19:00Z

I too am hoping someone might do a lookup/photo of my great uncle's headstone in Oaklawn Memorial. His name was
Gus Franden and he died 23 August 1975. I'd very much like to know of any others buried around him as well. I would be very grateful. Thank you! Jana

Re: 1859 Obituary for Chas Wesley Kelley assist

wardrop173 — 2008-04-19 04:56:49Z

Hi

I see you are intersted in Carl Wood born in abt 1878-9
in Mills Iowa. My family members are from Carl Woods born in Iowa, and I think from this area. Carl H Wood,1879, and married Clara Ayer in about 1903. Maybe his father was David Wood. Any information would be great.

Jim

Re: obit look up-Galesburg Register-Mail

nemesis131 — 2008-06-24 04:37:25Z

Register-Mail, The (Galesburg, IL) - November 28, 2006
Deceased Name: Tony B. Parrigan
Tony B. Parrigan

1959-2006

GALESBURG - Tony B. Parrigan, 47, 325 N. Kellogg St., died at 11:05 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 26, 2006) at 284 N. Academy St., Galesburg.

He was born May 27, 1959, in Burkesville, Ky., the son of Norman and Jeanetta Dimple Murray Parrigin.

He married Ellen Caufhmann on Oct. 1, 1994, in Chicago.

Surviving are his wife; his mother; a son, Matthew Parrigan, Galesburg; two daughters, Annie Bundza and Mariah Parrigan, both of Galesburg; three brothers Ricky Parrigin, Jeffrey Parrigin and Jimmy Hamlin Jr., all of Galesburg; and two grandchildren.

He was a self-employed woodworker.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Watson Funeral Home. No funeral service is planned.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.watsonfh.net.
____________________________________________________________

Register-Mail, The (Galesburg, IL) - November 29, 2006
Deceased Name: Tony B. Parrigan
Tony B. Parrigan

1959-2006

GALESBURG - Tony B. Parrigan, 47, 325 N. Kellogg St., died at 11:05 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 26, 2006) at 284 N. Academy St., Galesburg.

He was born May 27, 1959, in Burkesville, Ky., the son of Norman and Jeanetta Dimple Murray Parrigin.

He married Ellen Cauffman on Oct. 1, 1994, in Chicago.

Surviving are his wife; his mother; a son, Matthew Parrigan, Galesburg; two daughters, Annie Bundza and Mariah Parrigan, both of Galesburg; three brothers Ricky Parrigin, Jeffrey Parrigin and Jimmy Hamlin Jr., all of Galesburg; and two grandchildren.

He was a self-employed woodworker.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at Watson Funeral Home. No funeral service is planned.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.watsonfh.net.

This obituary is being rerun to correct an earlier error.

David McCoy, Martha Housh, Lydia McCoy

fluffygrammps — 2008-03-01 23:04:54Z

Looking for info on David McCoy and Martha Housh. I am also seeking birth and death dates for Lydia McCoy. She is daughter to David and Martha. It is to my understanding that she was born in Knox County, IL. and died in Puyallup, Pierce County, WA. and that she was married to a fellow with the last name of Clark that was part Native American. I would also like to have a photo of Martha. I do have some Housh info that I would be willing to share.

Ephraim Hayes, Born KY abt 1825

LKSMooers — 2008-04-13 05:00:05Z

I'm looking for information on Ephraim Hayes. He died in Orville, Butte Co., California. I can't seem to find his parents, or siblings.

Family history says he and first wife had to flee Schuyler Co., MO due to the Civil War. Wife, Agnes was in late stage of pregnancy. She and two youngest children took train. She went into labor and the train conductor made her get off the train in Wataga, Knox Co., Illinios. The next morning townsfolk found her and newborn wrapped in her apron dead. Family stories say this incident is the reason why a law was put into place that pregnant women can not be booted off trains. Anyone have any idea how this can be documented?

Re: Bigger Head Scott

Scharpeger — 2008-07-05 14:12:21Z

I think I have an idea about where the name came from.
What I know for sure:
Bigger Head II (m. 1770, MD) had at least one child, James, who emigrated to McDonough Co., IL before 1864.
What could be the case:
If Bigger Head II also had a daughter who married a Scott (in say, approximately 1790-1800), the son of that couple could have been Bigger Head Scott, b. approx 1790-1810). And if that son accompanied his uncle and cousins to McDonough Co., IL, he could have married there and fathered Elizabeth Scott.
Hope this makes sense.

Linda Durrant - Please Contact Me!

jamessnowjr2002 — 2008-06-10 22:49:09Z

Linda, if you still monitor Knox Co. Board, please contact me.

Jim Snow Jr.

Obituary of Ann Brunidge Famuelener born 1825

shez30 — 2008-05-19 15:59:54Z

The following is a transcription of an old obituary that was found in an old book. It has no date & no name of the newspaper. This was scanned & sent to me & I have no other knowledge of this family.

In the death of Mrs. William Famuelener, which occurred Friday night at her home seven miles south of Knoxville, Knox County loses another old settler, and the ranks of the pioneers are growing less each year. The deceased came to Knox County from Ohio in 1854 and settled with her family in the old Famuelener homestead, where she died.
Mrs. Famuelener died that night at 12 o’clock, after an illness of only a few weeks. Stomach trouble was the cause of her death, and her advanced age allowed insufficient strength for a second attack of the disease. Ann Brunidge was born near Circleville, Ohio, October 1, 1825, and lived there until she grew to be a woman. In ’52 she was married to William Famuelener, and two years later moved to Illinois and Knox County.
She leaves a husband, four sons, two daughters and nine grandchildren. The sons, Chauncey, James and John, live near the old home and George is a resident of Abingdon. Of the two daughters, Martha Famuelener lives at home, and Mrs. Chester Graham lives near Cameron. The funeral was held at the house Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock, and the remains were buried in the cemetery a half mile south of the home. The services were in charge of Rev. Frank Smith, of __ingdon. (probably Abingdon).

Dr. William Hamilton, Hermon, Illinois

rnwhiting1313 — 2008-08-04 23:52:15Z

Seeking information about Dr. William Hamilton who was at Hermon, Illinois by 1845 when his brother-in-law, Samuel Wilson of Venango County, PA, came to study medicine with the Dr. Dr. Hamilton had married Margaret, d/o John and Catherine (Sutley) Wilson of Venango County, Pa c 1830. Dr. Hamilton had minimally five children, or John, Brook R. (also a physician), Nancy, Catharine, and Ann. Dr. Hamilton died in California in 1852 where he had gone seeking gold with Dr. Samuel Wilson. Dr. Wilson returned to practice at Hermon. Margaret (Sutley) Hamilton moved to Rock Island, IL where she married second William Bollman.

Dr. William Hamilton, Hermon, Illinois

rnwhiting1313 — 2008-08-04 23:51:41Z

Re: NANCY BEDELL'S Death

pixlaw1 — 2002-01-29 15:25:03Z

Galesburg Public Library has lots of old newspapers on microfilm, some as far back as 1850's.

Re: JONES, FREEMOLE, SMITH, RAMBO, MARTIN, Knox Co., IL

mwjw93115 — 2008-08-06 16:57:23Z

http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/knox/harper_cemetery_u...

This has pictures of a Peter and Sally Jones Tombstones
Recently found in brush etc. Just thought you'd might like to look if you haven't

Picture found... Florence "Flora" Lindbeck Lundeen

MaryMoeller929 — 2008-07-10 18:08:22Z

please email me at trulyyours929@yahoo.com

Re: I have a yearbook for lookups... Galesburg High School 1922

MaryMoeller929 — 2008-03-11 18:36:08Z

forgot to say send query to totallymine2004@yahoo.com

I have a yearbook for lookups... Galesburg High School 1922

MaryMoeller929 — 2008-03-11 18:35:38Z

I would be glad to do lookups from this yearbook and if I find a relative you name I will scan and send it to you.

Re: Grandstaff/Kirby

SusanCole84 — 2008-06-04 02:28:19Z

Sounds like you've done quite a bit of research!
So I take you are Joseph McCord's grandson?
So her name was Margaret not Margurette as listed on George's death certificate?
We also would like to communicate more about getting facts.

Re: Grandstaff/Kirby

SusanCole84 — 2008-06-03 20:44:06Z

Hi there
I am researching the Grandstaff name as well and from what I have read it sounds like you are linked to the same ones.
My husband's great grandmother was Margurette (as listed on her son's death certificate George Martine) Grandstaff (maiden name) and she did later marry a McCord as well.
She passed away about 1954 or 1955 in Nebraska City, NE and as far as we know she did not marry George's father.

Could this be the same people?

Detention home in Galesburg

starrcross — 2008-02-01 13:36:50Z

I was wondering if anyone had, or know where I can obtain information for the detention home in Galesburg?
I am assuming this home was used for orphaned children.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. There were 2 sisters living in this home in 1930, Irma and May Hutchings ages 12 and 10. Their parents were Charles and Effie(Spencer) Hutchings.
Thank you for your help
Bridgett

Re: Descendants of Joseph Beatty

tedclark1 — 2007-10-13 16:52:55Z

I just found your post on the Knox Co. site and saw you have the surname Pace listed. Would this happen to be Mariano Pace from Galesburg?

Re: Looking for a little genealogical kindness--obit

ksuhistory — 2008-01-02 23:45:18Z

Thanks so much Patti, what I find interesting is that while we were living in Overland Park Kansas during the years,
1968-1972 he was so close to us. Also, my grandmother and my father told us he never divorced my grandmother- now that I have his 2nd wife's name, perhaps I can get some photos from them. As you can see, my "handle" is ksuhistory, that stands for Kansas State University.
Both my brothers and I went to Kansas State.
Regards,
Shelly

Looking for a little genealogical kindness

ksuhistory — 2007-12-29 17:03:10Z

I never knew my grandfather because my father did not want his children from knowing who he was- my grandfather left his family around 1935- I don't know the reason why he left.
All I do know is that his family continued to live with my great grandparents. My father was raised by his mother and his paternal grandparents. Apparently, my grandfather had a common law wife, and that he died in Galesburg, Illinois,
Jan. 1974. I don't know where he is buried there- but I would like to know the Cemetery, would like an obit and a death date so I can order a death certificate. I would also like to get in touch with the family of his common law wife. I am hoping that the obit will tell me if he had children with his common law wife- My grandfather could never remarry because my grandmother refused to grant him a
divorce. His name was John S. Crosby- born Aug 5, 1902 and he died in Jan, 1974. Any help with this little brick wall would be appreciated.
Regards,
Shelly Crosby

Re: Looking for a little genealogical kindness

ksuhistory — 2007-12-31 05:54:08Z

Wow- thanks for the help- an obit will give me a lot of info that I don't have- my dad doesn't like to talk about his father-He has a lot of pictures from his mother, my grandmother and I have been bothering him to go through them and let me scan them- I hope to convince him to do it sometime this Jan. perhaps then I will have a picture of his father.
have a happy and safe New Year

Re: Looking for a little genealogical kindness

ksuhistory — 2007-12-31 05:54:00Z

Re: Looking for a little genealogical kindness

ksuhistory — 2007-12-31 05:48:54Z

Thanks for replying- I did not know about the localities-
I will begin to search at those to see what I can find-
have a great and happy new year.

Shelly Crosby

Re: Photo of Grave Please

ksuhistory — 2008-05-23 19:04:51Z

You can send it here--ksuhistory@msn.com
Shelly

Re: Photo of Grave Please

ksuhistory — 2008-05-22 19:48:32Z

Sent you my email address- did you get it?

Photo of Grave Please

ksuhistory — 2008-05-01 23:50:39Z

Through this site, I have located the grandfather I never knew- I have been able to find where he is buried but I would love to have a picture of his headstone. Would anyone be willing to take a photo of the headstone?
Here is the info that I have: John S. Crosby D: 03 Jan 1974
and is buried in Oak Lawn Cemetry, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. I am in the process of putting a family book together for my fathers 80th b-day in Decemeber.
Thanks,
Shelly

Alice & Robert S. Sheeley

keithbuckley22 — 2008-06-23 18:47:46Z

I am trying to locate detailed information on Alice M Sheeley (Hoffman or Huffman) and her husband Robert S. Sheeley. I believe Alice is the daughter of Daniel and Nancy Ann (Harrison or Harris) Hoffman (also known as Annie Redding, who is the actual focus of my academic research). She and Robert were married January 24, 1892 in Greene County, Indiana. While still living in Indiana, Alice and Robert had a daughter Hazel H., born in 1894, and a son, William F., born in 1895. The family moved to Galesburg, Illinois sometime before 1900. The family was in New Boston, Illinois, in 1910. Alice died in March of 1914. William F. Sheeley married a woman named Vera in 1916, and eventually had three sons: Clifford S. born 1919, Dale J. born 1922, and John F., born 1926. I know Robert Sheeley worked as a baker for most of his adult life. On February 4, 1934, I believe Robert married Alice’s sister, Norma (Sonoma) Gullett in Seymour, Indiana. Robert died and was buried February 9, 1937 at the age of 79.

I am most interested in any photographs, journals or other documents related to Robert, Alice, Alice’s mother or her sisters, but any other information regarding the couple would also be greatly appreciated. I will also be more than happy to share any information I find.

Is there a death/burial record for David James died 1856 Galesburg?

daverichardson1 — 2008-02-16 21:24:51Z

Searching for information on Rev. (Baptist) David James born 1786/7 Wales died 19 Apr 1856 Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. His first wife was Mary Humphrey born 4 May 1790 Maine and died 10 Apr 1844 Newburg, Orange, New York. His second wife was Matilda born 1808/9 NY. Is there any information on children or second wife? Thanks dave.richardson@mindspring.com

Re: Mckee in Knox Co.

sdgirljoyce1 — 2008-07-29 02:42:32Z

Foxie,

Just checking in.
I never did hear back from you.
I am sure you were busy doing other research.

Thanks again,

Joyce

Re: Soper query

KristiBruner — 2008-04-06 03:37:10Z

Interested in your George Sopers as I descend from George Soper from Knox County Illinois - married Custis Martha Scott or Martha Custis Scott depending on documentation. Also believe he may have be married to Ricca Hultberg prior to that unless there were multiple George Sopers there at the time.

Kristi Bruner
dkbruner@cableone.net

Re: Looking for a little genealogical kindness

gstegall144 — 2007-12-30 22:15:06Z

Shelly,
The following info was on www.familysearch.org. It's the SS Death Index. With the social security #, you should be able to get his death certificate. I couldn't find an obit anywhere online..... Hope this helps.

John CROSBY
Birth Date: 5 Aug 1902
Death Date: Jan 1974
Social Security Number: 331-05-7511
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Illinois

Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 61401
Localities: Columbia Heights, Knox, Illinois
Galesburg, Knox, Illinois
Henderson Grove, Knox, Illinois

OBITUARIES FOR MABLE & DAN C SULLIVAN

ritamay118 — 2007-11-19 07:22:02Z

Looking for grandparents obituary(s)

Mable Sullivan (nee Hooyer) d 1938
(sometimes shown with incorrect spelling of "Mabel"

Dan C Sullivan d 1954

Both died in Galesburg and are buried in East Linwood Cem.

Thank you for your assistance.

Re: Sopers in Soperville

RogerSopher — 2008-05-23 20:55:03Z

Hi Foxie,

The Solomon SOPER in my lineage died in Canada in 1825 so I don't think this is the same person. If the spelling of the surname is SOPHER then it is a different lineage entirely. My paternal grandfather was abandoned by first his father and then his mother and swore he would not share the same name with them. He then added the H to the name changing it from SOPER to SOPHER but I suspect he pronounced it SOP HER. My father and uncle as well as my grandmother pronounced it SOFER as do I. As far as I know, Septimus S SOPER, my first antecedent in the area, moved down to Illinois from Canada in the 1840s. Septimus died in 1862 and was buried, I believe, in the Robbins Cemetery in Wataga. There is a related branch of the family in the area with similar family names that have caused confusion in a number of genealogies that I have traced. You can see our tree on Ancestry.com as Soper-Sopher

Roger

Re: Sopers in Soperville

RogerSopher — 2008-05-23 23:22:58Z

No, I have been a Westerner most of my life. I grew up in California and from there have gypsied around the country for some years. I now live in Pennsylvania

Roger

Wick surname

barmccoy — 2007-10-15 02:02:36Z

Looking to connect with others researching this line. Lived in Lynn Twp and in Galesburg 1860 to 1920. Happy to share.

Re: Linroth Family of Galesburg, Knox Co

weezie0813 — 2008-03-20 14:28:45Z

This might be a long shot, but my grandmother was a Linrothe and from what I understand, she and my grandfather grew up in the Galesburg area. They eventually moved to Plainfield, Iowa. I really don't know anything about her family, but I do have some old photo albums that my dad gave me. There is some mention of Linrothe relatives living in Washington.

Anyway, my grandmother's name was Dorothy Elizabeth Linrothe, b. 7-25-1898, d. 9-24-1964, married Earl Harper Weikert.

If you have any other questions, I would be glad to try to help.

Ann Green

Re: Linroth Family of Galesburg, Knox Co

weezie0813 — 2008-03-23 20:20:50Z

I've been looking through these photo albums trying to figure out who these people are. I did find a couple of obituaries for J.w. Linrothe and Mattie. Those helped a lot in figuring out who some of the people are in the pics. I would be glad to share some of them with you - there are a couple that have notations of 'Family Reunion' by them. You might be able to see some of your line in there. If you want, use my email address to correspond - I don't always log on to ancestry.com. My address is jimandanngreen@cs.com

It is good to hear from you!
Ann Green

Death: Clark M. CARR at Galesburg; 1876

TimeTraveler303 — 2007-11-03 04:29:27Z

Mr. Clark M. CARR died on the 17th, at Galesburg, Illinois. He was a highly esteemed citizen of that place, to which he moved from Erie County, New York, twenty-five years ago. The deceased was father of our General E. A. CARR, of Fort Hays, Col. B. A. CARR, Supervisor and Inspector of the 6th Revenue District, H. M. CARR, Postmaster of Galesburg, Illinois.

Source: Hays Sentinel, Hays City, Ellis County, Kansas; Wednesday, May 3, 1876; Volume III No. 10, page __ column 1. Microfilm available at Hays Public Library; filmed by/for Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas.

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Transcribed for the benefit of others; no further information available.

Re: Poole, George Leroy

asp85_1 — 2008-06-26 22:36:35Z

I have the information on George Poole's 2nd family. He was married to Rochelle Ann Logan. They had 4 children, 3 boys and 1 girl (me). Oldest - Alan Boyd, next - April Sue, next - Sidney K. and last - Terry Shawn. He died 29 Sept 1981.

I would like information on George Poole's 1st family. Do you have any information?

Edmund & Edna Techlin

speedgreen — 2007-11-20 17:34:35Z

Looking for info about Edmund and Edna "Collins" Techlin. They had at least two daughters Marlow & Elinor and also a stepson Henry Davis. The family was living in Rock Island area during the 1930 census but must have moved to Knox county sometime after that. SSI index has Edmund Techlin died in Knox County in June of 1969.
Edna "Collins" Techlin was a sister of my great grandmother Cora "Collins" Wells.

Re: Donason, Barbero, McGirr families at Maquon

lisaasabatino — 2008-07-28 18:43:03Z

I am so excited! I did find the conenction. However, the only reference to your Johana Elizabeth that I ever had on census records, she was named "Lizzie". Of course, I had no further information on her. So I would be very excited to compare and share information with you. My great grandfateher was John William, Lizzie's brother.

Please reply directly to my personal email.

Lisa Sabatino, Lisaasabatino@aol.com

Re: Donason, Barbero, McGirr families at Maquon

lisaasabatino — 2008-07-28 14:33:17Z

Mark,

I have quite a bit of Pithan data but I do not have a Johanna Elizabeth Pithan in my tree.

Lillian was my great grandfathers first wife. Where does she fit into your tree?

Lisa Pithan Sabatino

Re: Linroth Family of Galesburg, Knox Co

wendebelle — 2008-03-21 13:45:46Z

This is great! Your grandmother Dorothy and my step-Mom, June were second cousins!! Dorothy was the youngest of three children of John William Linrothe and Mattie M. West. I really appreciate your information about your grandmother, and I have quite a bit back about 4 generations from her, if you'de like it. I can send you what I have... happy to share.

Re: Galesburg obits-Galesburg Library is THE place to look

lilith55 — 2007-11-17 02:05:07Z

Hi
Don't know if you have all the info you need or not but I am related to Dorothy Bybee. Dorothy raised me, I am her youngest sisters ( Betty Jo) daughter. Dorothy married Virgil white and adopted Betty jo ( my mother) She was living in Franklin Tenn, their mother, Ella Woods died during child birth, Clarke. The did not live too long.
Your grandmother,Laura, is my aunt. Hubert was the oldest brother, he live in many states and had kids. Marie, lives in washington State, I think.. She lived in Alaska for a time,was married to military man. I was young when she came to visit so I can not recall alot but have heard my aunt Dorothy talk of Marie many times. Sam (jr) has not been around or seen by family members since 1976. He was in California last we heard and his daughter did a private investigation a few yrs. back and found him in Florida.
Well, if you have a question feel free to ask, I may or may not know.

NICHOLS - George Nichols (b. 1848) & Catherine Rockefeller

MTrumbull — 2008-05-21 23:59:41Z

I believe that this family emigrated to Knox Co., ILL with other family members.
Looking for date and place of death for George Nichols, b. 23 Sep 1848, Dugway, Harpersfield, Delaware, NY and his wife Catherine Rockefeller. I have no dates for her or locations. I also need marriage info and their children. All I have is one child for them, Ida Luvance Nichols with no more info.
Thanks,
M

NICHOLS - Franklin Nichols, b. 1824 & Margaret Multer

MTrumbull — 2008-05-21 23:54:17Z

I need info on death date & location for Franklin Nichols, b. 1824 in Harpersfield, Delaware, NY. He married Margaret Multer, b. 1827 or Feb. 1820 in Worcester, Otsego, NY, d. Oct. 10, 1897.
Franklin: LINE: JOHN, EZRA, DANIEL, JOSIAH, SAMUEL, CALEB, FRANCIS - EIGHTH GENERATION
They had 8 children, 6 sons, 2 daus. I have sketchy info on their children and need the blanks filled in as well as their descendants.
Children:
Irvin J., b.?
Wesley, b. aft. 1845
John C., b. Aug. 25, 1846, Dugway, Harpersfield, Delaware, NY, d. Jan. 2, 1859 where?
George, b. Sep. 23, 1848, same place as above, d. c. 1910 where?
Ellen J., b. Apr. 6, 1852, NY, d. Nov. 6, 1864, prob. Delaware Co.
Julia, b. aft. 1852, NY, d. Nov. 9, 1864, prob. Delaware Co.
Walter F., b. Nov. 6, 1855, NY, d. Oct. 21, 1922, where? children?
Nathan C., b. Apr. 6, 1859, NY, d. May 16, 1940, Lynn Twp., Knox, IL, children?
Erwin, b. Oct. 23, 1861, NY, d? married? date of death, loc.?

I will be happy to help you with your research too if I can.

NICHOLS- Wlater F. Nichols, b. Nov. 6, 1855 mar: Miss Higgins bef. 1881 Knox Co., ILL

MTrumbull — 2008-05-21 23:51:30Z

Looking for more info on the family of Walter F. Nichols, b. 6 Nov. 1855, NY, prob. Delaware Co., NY, d. 21 oct. 1922, married a ____ Higgins bef. 1881 in Knox Co., IL. They had at least one child, Harry Field Nichols, b. Nov. 27, 1881, d. May 1964.

MILAN Family (possable varrients MOILAN, MYLAN, MELAN, MILEN

dm_22 — 2008-03-05 20:56:01Z

I am trying to track down my MILAN family lineage. Much of what I have comes from US Census records, Church cemetery records and a couple of old news paper articles. Below is a general over view of the people and information that I have. Any and all information would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Malissa
____________________________________________________________

--Descendants of John Milan--
(news paper article about John Milan in the end)

1 John Milan 1809 - 1899 b: Bet. 1809 - 1811 in Croom, Co. Limerick, Ireland d: 20 Aug 1899 in Galesburg,IL
.. +Margaret O'Connell 1831 - 1906 b: Apr 1831 in Limerick, Ireland d: 22 Feb 1906 in Galesburg, IL m: Sep 1849 in Croom Co Limerick,
Ireland?
........ 2 Lizzie Milan 1853 - Unknown b: Bef. 1853 d: Unknown
........ 2 John Milan, Jr. 1853 - 1876 b: 18 Sep 1853 d: 10 Jun 1876
........ 2 William Milan 1855 - 1886 b: 25 Aug 1855 d: 24 Sep 1886
............ +MARY PORTER? m: 10 Jul 1873 in Knox Co. Illinois?
........ 2 James Milan 1855 - Unknown b: Aft. 1855 d: Unknown
............ +Lucy Gamble m: 05 Dec 1884 in Knox Co. Illinois
........ 2 Delia Milan 1860 - Unknown b: 1860 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois d: Unknown
............ +Henry Cassidy 1861 - b: 1861 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois m: 18 Oct 1883 in Knox Co. Galesburg, Illinois
................... 3 John Cassidy
................... 3 Mary Cassidy
................... 3 Katie Cassidy
........ 2 Maggie Milan 1864 - 1864 b: 1864 d: 1864
........ 2 Dennis Milan 1866 - Unknown b: Sep 1866 d: Unknown
............ +Margaret O'Brien m: 29 Aug 1901 in Galesburg, Knox Co. Illinois
........ 2 Thomas Barry Milan 1869 - 1950 b: 06 Jan 1869 in Knox Co., Galesburg, IL d: 16 Feb 1950 in Portland OR
............ +Mary Flynn 1870 - 1942 b: 25 Jan 1870 in Knox Co., Galesburg, IL d: 16 May 1942 in Portland OR m: 31 Jan 1894 in Knox
Co., Galesburg, IL
................... 3 Catherine Helen Milan 1895 - 1988 b: 28 Mar 1895 d: 16 Nov 1988
................... 3 John Thomas Milan 1896 - 1972 b: 22 Mar 1896 d: 1972
................... 3 Margaret Holmes Milan 1897 - 1964 b: 11 Mar 1897 d: 29 Nov 1964
................... 3 William Jennings Bryant Milan 1898 - 1956 b: 13 May 1898 d: 16 Sep 1956
................... 3 Mary Hanora Standberg Milan 1899 - 1978 b: 21 Aug 1899 d: 1978
................... 3 Leo Patrick Milan 1902 - 1971 b: 29 Jan 1902 in Galesburg, IL d: 03 Feb 1971 in Portland, OR
....................... +Amy Estelle Inman 1897 - 1969 b: 23 Jun 1897 in Titus, MI d: 19 Dec 1969 in Portland, OR m: 10 May 1925 in Santa
Cruz, CA
……………3Anna Irene Milan 1904 - 1969 b: 10 Jan 1904 d: 20 Sep 1969
................... 3 Robert Joseph Milan 1905 - 1945 b: 19 Nov 1905 d: 31 Oct 1945
................... 3 James Lawrence Milan 1907 - 1986 b: 27 Sep 1907 d: 11 Jan 1986
................... 3 Daniel Milton Milan 1909 - 1988 b: 12 Jan 1909 d: 05 Aug 1988
................... 3 Adelia Josephine Fuller Milan 1911 - b: 12 Jan 1911
________________________________________________________

DAILY REPUBLICAN REGISTER
GALESBURG, ILLINOIS, MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 1899
DEATH OF JOHN MILAN
An Old Settler Passes Away - Sketch of His Life

John Milan died at his home at 8:30 o'clock Sunday evening, aged 90 years of general debility. Mr. Milan's Health for several years past has not been robust and for the last six months he has been quite feeble. For about a week previous to his passing away he was confined more or less to his bed. He was unconscious ten or twelve hours before his death. There were present at this dying bedside his wife, his sons, Dennis and Thomas, And his daughter, Mrs. Delia Cassidy. Until the timely illness Mr. Milan was able despite his many years to do light work about the premises.

Among those who called on him Sunday was Rev. Father Tonello , who offered prayers in his behall and who had previously administered the last sacraments

Mr. Milan was a native of Croom County, Limerick, Ireland and grew to manhood in that country. He was married there to Margaret O'Connell in 1849
They came to America in 1851 and settled in Lebanon, N.Y. Where for four years he was in the employ of the Tilden Brothers. They came to Galesburg in 1854. Mr. Milan began farming for himself in Henderson, where he resided until the year 1856/1866(?fuzzy). He then moved to a farm in Warren County purchased by him self. Sixteen years after he sold out there and moved back to Henderson Township and bought a farm which he owned until his death. He moved to Galesburg in March of 1891(?fuzzy) He first built a home on Mulberry street which he afterwards sold, and then built the residence on the corner of Knox and Liberty street.

Mr. Milan was a member of St Patrick's Church and was a sincere Christian. He had an extensive acquaintance, especially in Henderson townshipAnd was highly esteemed. He lived a quiet, peaceable, useful and honorable life. In his home life he made his wife his confidant and assistant in all matters of business, turning over to her keeping the money thus saved wisely invested made a handsome competence for them. She survives him and speaks in the kindest terms of him as a husband and father. Had he lived until next month they would have celebrated there golden wedding. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Milan, Lizzie, John, William, James, Delia, Maggie, Dennis and Thomas. of these John, William and Maggie are deceased He also Leases seven grandchildren - John Cassidy, Mary Cassidy, Katie Cassidy, Helen Milan, John(?) Milan, Margaret(?) Milan and William Milan

The funeral service will be held at St Patrick's church at 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning.

This Article was re-typed from an original copy

Re: Emily Jane Hendricks

CarolWilson212 — 2008-04-11 18:31:45Z

Your message was posted quite a while ago, but in case you are still researching this family, I may be able to add some information. family.hx894@comcast.net

Re: Dutch's Market

reannaGrace — 2008-04-22 23:22:54Z

My great-grandma Grace had a brother Dale Wilson, they called him Dutch.
Hope this helps.

Rufus Derby

mjdma — 2008-01-12 04:34:12Z

Looking for any info re Rufus Derby who purchased land in Knox County in the 1800's. Looking to find out if he was born there, who he married, any descendants, etc.
All info greatlly appreciated.

Re: Followup on Owen Betterton Family

prisibett — 2008-08-04 05:35:30Z

I would like to know about Owen Betterton's grandfather who was born in VA
Pris Betterton

Directories and Descendants SNELLBACK 1870

2007-01-13 03:19:51Z

Looking for descendants of Henderson IL Knox County for family and descendants of:

Orloff Snellback, age 26,
Sophia Snellback, 24
John Snellback, 2
Ida Snellback 1 1/2

My Snellback family is from Manhattan, NYC .

Thankyou for all leads.
Barb

Galesburg Library-always the best bet for obituaries

2006-12-06 18:03:06Z

The Galesburg Library has a very good collection of newspapers on microfilm.

Re: Moler

2006-12-06 18:02:55Z

My Milo Springsteel married a Polly Moler in Knox County on 6Dec1860. Could it be that your Elizabeth Moler and Polly were the same person. Marriage record is See Knox County, Illinois marriage certificates, 1830-1922, Knox County (Illinois). Clerk of the County Court. I also see Index and Recap of HISTORY OF KNOX COUNTY, by Charles C. Chapman & Co., 1878.
Mohler, Philip born Sep 13 1828 Rockford Cty, VA Parents - Fredrick & Ann Mohler Spouse - Adeline Hoffman Index
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Springsteel, Moler, Hutchinson

2006-12-06 17:48:39Z

Looking for Milo Springsteel family. According to Knox County, Illinois marriage certificates, 1830-1922, Knox County (Illinois). Clerk of the County Court, Milo married Polly Moler on 6Dec1860. He had several children by first wife whose name was Elizabeth Hutchinson. He had one child by Polly whose name was Henry Curtis Springsteel. Purpose is to connect children of first wife with Milo.

Re: Fink, Elijah bn 1808 NY d 1845 Knox IL m. Katherine Townsend Morse

2006-12-03 02:24:06Z

I wish I could be of help but I see no connection with Andrew W and Susan Henrietta (Beadle) Fink. There is no Karen Marie Fink. The only Karen Fink is a Karen Fink but she
married a man with a different last name.

Andrew and Susan Henrietta's information follows:

Andrew W. Fink bn 18 Dec 1845 at Maquon, Knox Co, Illinois to Elijah and Katharine (Townsend) Fink. Served in the Civil War Pvt Co E. 10th Reg Ill Inf, volunteered 30 Jan 1864 and discharged 13 June 1865; married 30 Jan 1868 at Oneida Illinois to Susan Henrietta Beadle. Andrew died 20 June 1920 at Melrose Township, Grundy County, Iowa. He is buried at Alice Union Cemetery 6 miles north of Conrad Iowa.

Susan Henrietta Beadle was born 22 Oct 1849 at Somerville Butler County, Ohio to Oren and Adaline (Brown) Beadle. She died 17 Oct 1909 at Melrose Township, Grundy County, Iowa and is buried beside her husband at the Alice Union Cemetery, across the road from the Alice Church of God where they attended, and some Fink descendants still attend today.

They had 11 children: Arthur Oren Fink, Frederick Wm Fink, Carrie Adaline Fink, Charles Abram Fink, Fannie Alice Fink, Harry Earl fFink, Clyde Herbert Fink, Ralph Raymond Fink, George Howard Fink, Lloyd Crawford Fink, and Guy Wellington Fink.

Re: Fink, Elijah bn 1808 NY d 1845 Knox IL m. Katherine Townsend Morse

2006-12-02 23:31:17Z

Re: Fink, Elijah bn 1808 NY d 1845 Knox IL m. Katherine Townsend Morse

2006-12-02 22:23:53Z

obit look-up for webb, larry l. oct. 1937--oct. 2002 dehinda-----kewanee, ill.

2006-12-01 00:42:09Z

need copy of complete obit thanks gail

Re: Fink, Elijah bn 1808 NY d 1845 Knox IL m. Katherine Townsend Morse

2006-11-29 15:02:18Z

Sorry, I can not find the names you have mentioned in my files.My Fink ancestry's were from Germany, settled in western Virginia and then became West Virginia..

Ann Judson, Emeline Judson, O B Judson Obituary Look Up

2006-11-27 13:54:05Z

Can anyone do an obituary look up for Ann Judson 4/19/1901, Emeline Judson 12/31/1912 and O B Judson (Orson) 12/28/1923. All three are burried in Galesburg. I am currently in VA & can't get back to Galesburg often, Thanks in advance.

Harriet Williams

2006-11-27 02:30:36Z

My mother's A=aunt Harriet Swift of Canton, IL married Robert L. Williams 9/14/1892 and moved to Galesburg, IL. They had one s on before divorcing. Harriet worked at a large department store there and is buried in Galesburg. That is all I know of her family. I do not have the name of her son, but I suspect he may never have married and is buried next to her. Could anyone check her obituary ( or funeral home or cemetery records) for his name, date of birth, date of death. I would appreciate any information I can get.

Re: Samuel Stafford

2006-11-26 17:48:17Z

I'm doing family research.And Samual Stafford is a Brother to my Great,Great Grandfather Thomas Stafford.I have lots more info on Both if you are interested.Also let me know if your a relative and have info to search.Trying to found what happen to guy M.Stafford.After his mother died he was in US cavalry stationed at fort Houston,TX.

Ward Family

2006-11-26 12:16:55Z

Seeking family of Squire Robert Ward who settled near Gilson.He was a justice of the peace

Annie Bangston (Bangtson)

2006-11-28 19:00:24Z

I show Annie Bangtson on the 1880 Knox census but cannot find her anytime after that. She was 66 years old at the time and I presume she died in Knox County between 1880 and 1900. Would appreciate any information of when she died and
where she is buried.

Thomas Truman

2006-11-17 13:56:55Z

I am looking for the ancestors of Thomas Truman. He is in the 1860 census in Knox Co. with Susanah Tedrow and also with M.K. Tedro. He was 12 years old.
Thanks, June

Re: O B Judson Furniture on Public Square

2006-11-11 14:37:52Z

Fred Bartlett was a business partner and related, not sure of his relationship and date of death. Other than he was from OBs mothers side. After Fred passed there was another partner for a short time. (Don't know name) The two sons took the business over around 1902. O B was Orson Bartlett Judson. I recently foud a news article on another site about a fire that damaged the shop part in 1887 on another Knox county site. I have bits & pieces I am trying to put info together while it is still out there for my sons.

Re: O B Judson Furniture on Public Square

2006-11-11 14:12:09Z

The probate file was more likely one for Judson's business partner, Fred Bartlett. I feel certain this was a pre-1900 file. My research was about the building and the business rather than a particular family. Sorry I couldn't be more help. I will enjoy reading what others can add.

Re: O B Judson Furniture on Public Square

2006-11-11 01:06:42Z

Thanks Rex, I found the building was surprised to find it standing & with the tin ceilings a couple of summers ago when I was in Galesburg. The address was # 15 & 16 Research is a little hard as I am in VA. Am a little confused as to whose will you researched. I assume OBs as he passed in Dec. 1923 but he had passed the business to his sons shortly after the turn of the century?? Also I am trying to find out when it closed.

Re: O B Judson Furniture on Public Square

2006-11-10 14:42:41Z

Quite a number of years ago I did a little research on this business. It was located on the north side of Galesburg's Public Square. At that time I was trying to verify that the existing building on the northeast quadrant of the Public Square was the building from 1861. This is where Joe the Tailor is now located. That area was devestated by fire in 1861, ironically, the same night that Fort Sumter was fired upon. Nearly as I can tell the existing building does date from 1861. I did not copy the estate probate file but it was interesting and you may wish to contact the Knox County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Probate Division and obtain a copy. One thing the estate included was hearse and the coffin stands, so they followed the typical 19th c. pattern where cabinetmakers and furniture dealers took care of the funerals. Sorry I won't have anything else to offer, but your question triggered a few thoughts.

Re: Thomas Arthur Maner WW1 -Williamsfield Cemetery (Need a photo of his Veterans Marker)

2006-11-08 16:52:22Z

No problem I figured that was what you meant & appreciate your looking for me. I think the family will be all in the same location in the cemetery.

Thanks again,
Rebecca

Re: Thomas Arthur Maner WW1 -Williamsfield Cemetery (Need a photo of his Veterans Marker)

2006-11-08 16:35:22Z

Sorry , I meant June and not Jane for Thomas's daughter.

Re: Thomas Arthur Maner WW1 -Williamsfield Cemetery (Need a photo of his Veterans Marker)

2006-11-08 16:28:59Z

In the section that I just found with Thomas A. Maner, it listed just the birth dates and date of death for his wife Julia 1902 - 1969, son Larry K. 1938 - 1959, son C. Orin 1923 - 1949, and daughter Jane (I think that in my handwriting that it is Jane and not June) 1934 - 1939. It did not list any service record for Larry or Orin. I did not look at all of the cemetery listings for other Maners on other pages after finding Thomas so I don't know about Arthur or Ralph.

I do have to go to Galesburg in the next couple of days and may be able to look further in the book and also may be able to drive over to Williamsfield to try to get your picture.

I am sorry I can not tell you anymore but if I do find the graves of Thomas's sons, I will be glad to look for you

Re: Thomas Arthur Maner WW1 -Williamsfield Cemetery (Need a photo of his Veterans Marker)

2006-11-08 16:09:59Z

Re: Thomas Arthur Maner WW1 -Williamsfield Cemetery (Need a photo of his Veterans Marker)

2006-11-08 01:08:49Z

Hi Catherine,

Thank you very much for looking up the cemetery transcription on my gr uncle Thomas A. Maner - This helps a lot! I'll send this info. into the town of Byars, Ok. If someone is able to take a photo I could use that & print it & mail it in to them as well.

One of my gr uncle Tom's daughters Ilene is 79 & has helped me tremendous work up my MANER family history. Thomas & Julia had 11 children & 3 are still living. Most of the family is in Williamsfield cemetery.

Thank you again,
Rebecca Maner
Dallas, TX

Re: Dalton informaiton

2006-11-06 23:49:23Z

Yes, I beleive that is her. Thank you so very much for looking/ Dorothy

Re: Dalton informaiton

2006-11-06 23:07:51Z

Dorothy,
I tried looking for this obit in the Galesburg paper and found nothing around that date. Are we sure of the date? Gilson cemetery is just a few miles outside of the city where I live and could try to find the headstone . The cemetery books list a few Daltons in Gilson cemetery. Is this Rosa Dalton the one that was born in 1874 and married to an Emery J. Dalton 1864 -1927? If so then her death date was not all the way filled in and could look on the headstone .

Re: Thomas Arthur Maner WW1 -Williamsfield Cemetery (Need a photo of his Veterans Marker)

2006-11-06 23:01:05Z

Was in the Galesburg Library looking at Knox County cemetery record transcriptions and found his transcription.

Thomas A. Maner
Oct. 28 1893 - June 2, 1948
Oklahoma PVT 309 Inf.
78 Div. World War I

There were dates for his wife Julia, son Larry K, and son C. Orin and daughter Jane. I am sorry that I can not take a picture right away as I do not know when I will be near Williamsfield but maybe someone will be able to help you with this sooner than I might be able to. If not then it may take me a couple of weeks if you don't mind waiting.

Re: Obituary look-up, please

2006-11-06 22:38:11Z

November 22, 1949 Tuesday Galesburg Register Mail page 11

OSCAR EDWARD HOLMES

Oscar Edward Holmes, 1515 West Water street, died at St. Mary's hospital Monday night at 11:55 o'clock. Mr. Holmes had suffered a heart condition for a year. He originally was a farmer, retiring 20 years ago.
He was born Sept. 25, 1876, in Coldbrook township, Warren county, and had resided at the present address for 30 years. He was married to Anna C. Eastburg in Galesburg, March 2, 1910, who is surviving. A brother, Arthur Holmes, two sisters, Emily Holmes and Esther Bergstrom, all of Galesburg, also survive.
Mr. Holmes was a member of Trinity Lutheran church - where funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The Rev. M.L. Raymond will officiate. Burial will be in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at Kimber and West mortuary Thursday evening.

Thomas Arthur Maner WW1 -Williamsfield Cemetery (Need a photo of his Veterans Marker)

2006-11-05 00:23:23Z

http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilknox/cemeteries/Williamsfield_l-m...
Williamsfield Cemetery, Truro Township: L-M
Surname Given Name Birth Date Death Date Age

Maner Thomas A.Oct 28 1893 Jun 02 1948-

Hello, I'm hopeful if anyone is aware of anyone who takes photos of markers in Williamsfield Cemetery?
My great Uncle Thomas Arthur Maner was a WW1 Veteran & has a Veterans marker at his gravesite.
It would be very helpful if I could obtain a photo copy of his marker listing his service as its been many years &
his daughter tells me she has no idea where any of his military records are.

I'm currently submitting a list of family members names who are veterans to the town my gr uncle Tom was born in & enlisted from.
He would be listed with his younger brother who served WW2 and a grandfather who served in the Civil war.
As well as many other kinsman in his hometown, the request for info is on this web site www.byarsok.com -

Many Thanks in advance for any assistance,

Rebecca Maner
beckymaner@tx.rr.com

Re: 1878 History of Knox County: E-H

2006-11-04 15:40:05Z

Hi Tim, and thanks for responding.
The Gehring connection I have is thru my husbands line.,
I am attaching a brief file, hope it comes through, and
hope maybe this connects.

Thanks..NANCY

Descendants of John Gehring

1John GEHRING b: in Germany
.+Elizabeth BUJZARD
..... 2 Anna GEHRING b: Sep 24, 1862 in Wurttemberg Region, Germany d: Dec 20, 1927 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., Montana
Burial: Dillon, Beaverhead Co., Montana
......... +John (Johannes) Russell WALCHLI b: Apr 09, 1853 in Switzerland, Berne Canton m: Feb 08, 1890 in Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana d: Mar 07, 1916 in Jackson, Beaverhead Co, Montana Burial: Jackson Cemetery, Jackson, Beaverhead Co., MT Father: Father WALCHLI Mother: Mary (Unknown) WALCHLI
.....*2nd Husband of Anna GEHRING:
.........+Charles BOCK/BUCK b: Sep 1858 in Germany m: Jan 17, 1914 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., Montana d: Mar 01, 1928 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., Montana Burial: Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MontanaFather: Frederick BOCK Mother: Julianne VON SEE

Updates for Illinois Ancestors: Knox County Website

2006-11-09 12:04:29Z

Hi Everyone,

It has been an honor and a pleasure working with you! Your kindness and support has meant so much to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Marie contributed a Knox County school directory (of teachers and administrators) for 1946-1947. Several townships are now online in the "Schools" section...more to come...

Jordan Murray submitted an interesting write-up and sketch of the Wolf Covered Bridge...in the Remembrances Section.

The transcription project of the 1912 History of Knox County, Volume II (1147 pages) is drawing to a close. 300 NEW biographies are now online....which brings the project to almost 90% completed. The remaining biographies and portraits will be put online over the next couple of weeks. Many people from Fulton and Peoria counties are mentioned in this book.

good luck and best wishes for the future,
Janine
http://www.illinoisancestors.org/knox

Updates for Illinois Ancestors: Knox County Website

2006-11-09 12:03:02Z

Re: Thomas Arthur Maner WW1 -Williamsfield Cemetery (Need a photo of his Veterans Marker)

2006-11-09 02:38:28Z

I was able to go to Williamsfield today and took some pictures. I have sent them to your email listed here. Please let me know if you do not get them.

Re: Fox

2006-11-02 03:15:41Z

Hello
This is my son in laws family.
Charles FOX

Birth: 7 Jun 1854
Death: 9 Jan 1926 Place: Knoxville, Knox, IL
Father: Samuel FOX (1811-)
Mother: Fannie KIMBALL (1811-)
Wife: Margaret Isabelle WILLIAMSON
Birth: 1860 Place: Lowell, Iowa
Death: 3 Jan 1926 Place: Knoxville, Knox, IL
1 F Child: Bertha FOX
Spouse: Fred PETERSON
2. F Child: Fanny FOX
Birth: 1879
Spouse: Charles KENNEDY
Marriage: 27 Aug 1904 .
3. F Child: Dora FOX
Birth: 1884
Spouse: Joseph CAPEK
4. M Child: Kimball FOX
Birth: 1888
Death: 22 Jul 1939 Place: Knoxville, Knox, IL
5. M Child: William Fred FOX
Birth: 10 Jun 1891 Place: Knoxville, IL
Death: 22 Jan 1951 Place: Galesburg, IL
Spouse: Gertrude Maud SHREEVES
Marriage: 28 Nov 1914 Place: Knoxville, IL

Cramer-Mintle Marriage

2006-10-30 19:17:44Z

I am looking for information on a Hannah Cramer who married a Aaron H Mintle 8-24-1870 in Know co. What happened to both of them? Aaron, b 1849, OH; is the son of Philip Mintle and Mary B Smith. Lived with PJ Mintle and family, Henry Co, and Adams Co, IL

Dalton informaiton

2006-10-28 00:03:54Z

Would appreciate the obituary of Rosa Housh Dalton who d. Dec 4, 1953. She is buried in the gilson Cem. Thank you. Dorothy

O B Judson Furniture on Public Square

2006-10-13 20:10:17Z

I am looking for information and have some information on O B Judson Furniture Galesburg Il & The Judson family. The Furniture Co. was Bartlett & Judson (Late 1850s) prior to changing names later in the 1800s.
Any info would be helpful.

Knoxville Cemetery info

2006-10-13 17:48:10Z

I found a Oscar Webb died 27 Aug 1859 age 2 MO & 18 days and listed has parents was C. & M.E. Webb, The only Webb's living there during that time with the initals that even come close to that was Volentine & Mary E. (Wilson) Webb so anyone cantell if this maybe their son or not.

Riggs Pennington

2006-10-10 21:12:27Z

I am interested in any info on the wagon train of settlers that Riggs Pennington took to Texas in 1836. Is there a list of the families that accompanied him? My e-mail is txmax@msn.com.

Re: Henderson Cemetery, Knox Co., IL

2006-10-06 20:29:26Z

Foxie, thank you very much for your offer to look up the Windoms. All help is appreciated. If you receive this reply in time, would you kindly also look up John Harbert, Mary's husband. Thank you again.

Walt DeWaele

Re: Buffum

lwidau — 2007-06-18 23:03:29Z

Yes, i am still searching Matilda Hartry Bell Buffum
This is what I have:
Edwin Hartry 1-6-1820 London? D Mulberry Grove, IL
Carrie Shepard 9-20-1819 London? Mulberry Grove, IL
Marriage 11.5-1841
Children: Edwin, Alfred, Matilda 3-14-1850 (my line), Frank, Lucy, Will, ? , Lillie, Ted
Matilda married in James Bell...was a widow and returned to IL and married Buffum...all I have to prove that is an inscription in an old book "from Grandma Buffum" and a very terrible oil painting by Mr. Buffum! Not sure this helps..but this is truly my brick wall.

Re: Buffum

lwidau — 2007-06-19 00:00:04Z

Yes, I have all of Matilda's information with some little holes here and there...
I can't seem to find a way to post privately here and I would like to share.
Any suggestions?
Linda Widau

DODGE Household - 1870: Indian Point, Knox, Illinois. Post Office: Abingdon.

TRDaVarHoward — 2006-10-19 21:13:09Z

Home in 1870: Indian Point, Knox, Illinois. Post Office: Abingdon.
Roll: M593_241; Pages: 267b. & 268a.
Line #83: Jordon Dodge, aged 50 <born 1820> birthplace Kentucky; with wife Mary, aged 42 <born 1828> birthplace Indiana & six children.
Line #85 an 18 year old girl born in Illinois. Line #86 a 15 year old son named Samuel B.. Line #87 a 15 year old boy named Jordan D.. Line #88 an 11 year old by, Milton A.. Line #89 a 6 year od boy named John. Line #90 William, aged 4. Next page, line #1 John aged 84, born in Kentucky. Line #2 Theodosia? aged 76 and born in Missouri. Line #3 a 17 year old girl named Mary A. Wodruff? born in Illinois. Line #4 Elsey Darland aged 73, born in Tennessee.

Re: DODGE Household - 1870: Indian Point, Knox, Illinois. Post Office: Abingdon.

TRDaVarHoward — 2006-10-19 21:13:09Z

Jordon Dodge, aged 50 <born 1820> birthplace Kentucky; with wife Mary, aged 42 <born 1828> birthplace Indiana ... Mary was Mary Darland, daughter of Line #4 Elsey Darland aged 73, born in Tennessee.

Elsey/Alsey/Alice Darland was in Union Twp., Mahaska Co., Iowa at the time of the 1860 census, and back there in 1872 when she died.

The Dodge family was in Indian Point Twp., Knox Co., Illinois for both the 1860 and 1870 census. In 1906 Mary Dodge nee Darland died in Mcpherson, Kansas.

Mary Darland had a double cousin, Abraham Darland, who married Louisa Jane Kirkham 1856 in Warren Co., Illinois. In 1863 Louisa Jane Darland nee Kirkham died in an accident: "One day in Aug. 1863 their horses got loose, and Louisa in a effort to catch them threw her arms around the neck of one of the horses, was thrown to the ground and died. She is (reportedly) buried in Warren Co. Illinois near Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois." BUT I can find no actual record of her death/burial and am WONDERING if she was buried close to her husband's family ... In KNOX County instead of Warren County???

Any information would be helpful and appreciated.
Terri Rene
<brianter@macatawa.org>
P.S. I am not a member of the "ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com" mailing list and ask that any replies posted to the list be forwarded or copied to me -- THANK YOU!

Re: Questioning msg on, "Isaac Q Armstrong" from Bob Miller

lrogerswattles — 2007-09-11 01:56:39Z

Isaac Q. Armstrong was married to my great-grandaunt, Elizabeth Rogers. This is an outline of what I have.

Descendants of Isaac A. Armstrong

1 Isaac A. Armstrong b: April 15, 1798 in Adams County, Pennsylvania d: June 07, 1878 in Knox County, Illinois
.. +Mary A. Campbell b: January 14, 1809 in Adams County, Pennsylvania d: May 26, 1879 in Knox County, Illinois
.. 2 Alexander Armstrong
.. 2 James Armstrong
.. 2 Agnes Armstrong
.. 2 Jane Armstrong
...... +D. H. Stewart
.. 2 Rebecca Armstrong
...... +Wilson Wood
.. 2 Thomas Armstrong
.. 2 Mary Armstrong
...... +Webb Sipherd
.. 2 Isaac Quentin Armstrong b: June 21, 1831 in Adams County, Pennsylvania d: November 1905 in Knox County, Illinois
...... +Margaret Saddler b: 1831 in Adams County, Pennsylvania m: December 25, 1862 in Knox County, Illinois d: 1864 in Knox County, Illinois
....... 3 Harry Armstrong b: 1864
.. *2nd Wife of Isaac Quentin Armstrong:
...... +Elizabeth Rogers b: May 26, 1838 in Howland Township, Trumbull County, Ohio m: November 13, 1866 in Knox County, Illinois d: April 27, 1916 in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois
....... 3 Charlotte Armstrong b: 1871 in Knox County, Illinois
........... +George Washington Marks b: 1863 in West Virginia m: October 05, 1892 in Knox County, Illinois d: December 09, 1931 in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois

Lucille Wattles

Re: Forshey

CMcKitrick5694 — 2007-04-09 05:30:10Z

Joseph Forshey was in Licking County in 1850 with his new wife.

What documentation do you have that Thomas Forshey Sr. was married to a Catherine Elizabeth. Sutherland Cemetery has a headstone for Elizabeth-Wife of Thomas that died in 1832 at 75. Thomas and Catherine kept selling land until 1834(Gateway to the West and Volume C of Monroe Deeds.)(Thomas Forshey and Catherine to Benj. McVay Jr.) It seems more likely that Thomas Sr. was married to Elizabeth and Thomas Jr. was married to a Catherine. Other documentation shows that Thomas Sr. was in Muskingum County in 1832 filing for a Rev. War pension. He was probably living with his daughter Mary Reynolds. I know he came back later but his pension papers mentioned children but no wife.

Stephens family of Knox County IL

ss10001 — 2007-06-21 18:38:09Z

I am looking for information on the Lewis & Elizabeth (Alder) Stephens family who settled in Knox County. I know there were several children including Margaret (she married Aaron Lindley), Sophrona (married Darius Cook), Susan, Naomi (married John Dempsey), Barbara (married Andrew Lockbaum) and Morgan (he married Frances Aldrich). I recently came into possession of an old photo album containing about 50 pictures. Most are not labeled, but all clues lead to Knox county ties. I am trying to locate people who might be able to view the photos online and identify any of them.

Thanks for any help!

Jesse Carter Wolfe from East Galesburg, Knox county

weathermant217 — 2007-04-05 23:59:03Z

I am looking for information on the ancestry of Jesse Carter Wolfe born July 19, 1895 in East Galesburg. His father was John H Wolf and his mother was Mary Fox all lived in Knox county until circa 1910 when Jesse moved to Davenport Iowa. John Wolfe's parents were Danile and Rachel Wolfe who were living in Knoxvile in 1910 and 1920. I have found a Mary Ellen Fox who was the daughter of John Fox and Isabelle Armstrong who were living in Knox county in the late 1870s. I am wondering if they might be the grandparents of Jesse Carter Wolfe?

Brazil Powers and family

vivpowers — 2007-03-26 05:55:40Z

George B Powers was b Mar 1898 Benton Co Arkansas
died Jan 1976 Knoxvile, Knox, Illinois. He married Viloet UNK abt 1923 Knox, Ill They had 3 children George Jr b 1924, Richard b 1926 and Betty J b 1928
I would love to have any obits for this family. I have Brazil's.
Thank you for any help
Romona Powers-Perkins
romona_p@hotmail.com

Re: Rooney 1870 Census lookup request

vivpowers — 2007-03-26 05:51:28Z

He appears to be with his family
1870 Henderson, Knox, Illinois
Rooney, Phillip age 44 b Ill
Mary age 35 b Ill
Fanny age 13 b Ill
Jasper age 9 b Ill
John age 5 b Ill
Matilda age 3 b ILL
Richard age 6 mons b Ill
If you can email me at romona_p@hotmail.com I can send the census to you
Also I do know of the DeQuion Orphanage in Southern Illinois I believe Perry Co. My grandfather was adopted from there BUT when I asked a Judge to release his records I got a RUDE No!!!! Only for medical reasons will they even consider relesing the records

Moneymakers

Joanna6 — 2007-01-21 23:58:53Z

Hello,

I am trying to locate members of a Moneymaker family that moved to Knox Co IL in 1860 from Rockbridge/Augusta Co., VA. They were in Henderson Township in 1860.

John Moneymaker (died about 1860)in IL or on the way there from VA.
Amanda (Katherine) Livick Moneymaker wife of John Moneymaker (may have remarried in 1861 a David Vestal in Knox Co)
George C. Moneymaker (son)
James K Moneymaker died 8 Feb 1863 (son)
William E Moneymaker (son) and wife Phebe Fields? Moneymaker (Still living in 1900)

Thank you,

Debra E Turner

Galesburg, IL Tornado May 1858 info

Not_A_Relative — 2007-01-25 07:50:43Z

Galesburg, IL Tornado May 1858

http://www.gendisasters.com/data1/il/tornadoes/galesburg-tor...

http://www.gendisasters.com
Events That Touched Our Ancestors' Lives

family information

gfiend — 2006-10-14 10:06:29Z

I am looking to find any siblings, descendents, parents of the following:
Charles A. OLIN, born in Sweden October 21, 1859, his wife was Martha CUBBAGE, born in about 1867 in Rio, Knox, Illinois. They were married in Rio on December 31, 1885. Any information would be a great help.

Cubbage surname

gfiend — 2006-10-14 10:06:29Z

I am a descendent of James and Nancy (Lucas) Cubbage's son, James (the reverend) and his wife, Sarah Feathers. Apparently, your Sarah would be his sister. I would be quite interested in sharing information. Please email me.

Knox County Historical Newspapers

RSutherland-Wed — 2006-11-28 23:55:18Z

Does anybody know if there are any extant newspapers from Knox County for the period 1855-1860 and, if there are, how can I get ahold of micro-film copies? Thanks. Robert.

Obit of Martha McMillen

MaryBethAdams — 2006-12-21 03:33:18Z

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! You've given me a Marry Cristmas! Hope yours is wonderful too!

Burial of Martha Terry McMillan

MaryBethAdams — 2006-12-18 03:05:50Z

Does anyone have access to cemetery records?

Martha is supposed to have died in Knox County in Oct of 1984.

Any help would be appreciated.

Illinois Ancestors: Knox County Update

JanineinIllinois — 2007-01-22 18:08:58Z

Hi Everyone,

Many heartfelt thanks for your continued support and generous contributions!

Here are some recent updates...

Todd contributed additional tombstone photos for the Walter cemetery.

Bill contributed a tombstone photo (Blusts) for the Yates City cemetery webpage.

A biography of George Hunt was sent in by Curt.

184 tombstone photos for the McCallister cemetery are now online...beautiful area.

There are also many tombstone photos from neighboring counties at: http://www.illinoisancestors.org/cemeteries/cemeteries.html

take care,
Janine
http://www.illinoisancestors.org/knox

Re: Fred Bartlett Need Info & Obit 1874 Bartlett & Judson Furniture

lfkestner — 2007-03-12 04:27:12Z

Sorry that I don't know anything about Fred but I wonder if you have the rest of his family? Is there an Almon Bartlett? I see him in the 1870 Rio, Knox County census. My GGrandmother, Jennie Barnard, was working for him as a domestic. Do you have more on him? Thanks for anything you might tell me.

Re: Wallace/BAKER

Janet38 — 2006-11-27 03:58:32Z

Mike,
Please email me direct. I descend from your Baker family.
Thanks,
Janet Baker Burks
mrsrose@cox-internet.com

JOHN BAKER b 1793 KY wife Mary b 1798 KY-1850 Knox Co, IL

Janet38 — 2006-11-27 03:58:32Z

Searching for the family of John BAKER born 1793 KY wife Mary born 1798 KY found on the 1850 Knox Co, IL census as follows:

page 317b , Orange Twp
JOHN BAKER 57 Farmer KY
Mary 52 KY
Thomas Baker 20 IL
John 18 IL
Jane 17 IL

They lived next to Robert WALLACE b ca 1805 PA and his wife Mary FOX and Philip PEARCE b ca 1789 MD and his wife Aala(Aly) TORR.

What happened to these children?

He may be the same John Baker found in the 1840 Knox Co, IL census. If so there are at least three older sons.

Please write me if you are working on Knox Co, IL Baker's.

Thank you.
Janet Burks

Re: JOHN BAKER b 1793 KY wife Mary b 1798 KY-1850 Knox Co, IL

Janet38 — 2006-11-27 03:58:32Z

Anne,
I will email you. Looking forward to discussing Knox Co, IL Baker's with you!

Janet Baker Burks

TANNER

DENISETANNER27 — 2006-10-25 01:09:16Z

looking for any info on Abraham tanner married to a Laura A. Seitz (spelling of last name Seitz questionable)

Re: Buffum

fboulton1 — 2007-06-18 17:30:15Z

If this link is still active I would be interested in Matilda Hartry descendants.
Fred

Re: Buffum

fboulton1 — 2007-06-18 23:51:35Z

Hi, again.

Whilst I cannot help with descendants of your Buffum (I don't have access to US records from here in UK), I can help with considerable detail on Matilda's peers and ancestors. My Father's aunt married Matilda's cousin Alfred.

First, Edwin Hartry was born Wells, Somerset; it is likely that Caroline was also born in the same town, they could both have taken off to Bristol to get married, lots of couples did that. I am intrigued to know how you obtained their exact birth dates - that is only rarely available for pre 1837 births in the UK - presumably from a death record or family bible? Edwin was one of at least 6 children born to Richard Hartry who originated from Bruton Somerset. Two of Edwin's brothers also emigrated to the US.

You do not say if you are descended from Matilda's first child Jim Bell or from her subsequent marriage to Buffum. I am also confused about the apparent lack of information post 1900 - I assume you have checked the census up to 1930?

If you can give me your e-mail over the private link I will happily share Matilda's ancestry with you, if you still want it.

Regards,

Fred

Camp McMurtry in Knoxville - Civil War

PhilipLord62 — 2007-06-10 17:09:48Z

I am trying to locate detailed maps and other information to help me describe the recruiting encampment at the fairgrounds in 1862 in Knoxville. I have a poor image of the top of the 1861 Knox County map that shows the location. If anyone can point me to a better version of that or other maps, I would appreciate it. I also am looking for images, if they exist, of William McMurtry 1801-1875.

Re: Surnames Engle and Schideman

SharonHillis73 — 2007-01-05 20:31:53Z

Did your John Andrew Schideman marry Elizabeth (Lizzie) Buffington? I have copies of old photos of LeRoy and Dave Schiderman. Please contact me if there is a link.
Thanks,
Sharon

Hansons/ Peoria and Caledonia Il.

candymjacobson55 — 2006-10-30 20:53:44Z

In 1866, Herbert Sylvestor Hanson was born in Caledonia, Il to S.M.S. Hanson and Wife Louise (Whitcomb)

Herbert lived most of his life there with a short stay in Neb. around 1882? But sometime in the 1900s he went to Peoria and married a women by the name of Marie.

Herbert died there May 15, 1945.

I'm trying to locate an obit on him, maybe where he is buried. I am trying to find out more data on his children and family.
also trying to find address, tel number or e-mail address to genealogical library in the area.
If anyone can help or has access to records I would be very greatful!. Thank you Candy
candymjacobson@netscape.net

Re: James HEARN family

dipictures2004 — 2007-06-10 20:32:44Z

I don't have a verified date. I do have information on the descendants. Please email me privately if you want to ask other questions regarding this family, which may help you in your search.
Di

Re: LOWRY

mmcclure1 — 2006-11-23 12:59:29Z

Dr. Nelson Lowry was the son of Samuel and Ruth A. (Parsons) Lowry, natives of Vermont.
Was Samuel Lowry related to the other Lowrys in Henry County, IL?
Was he related to those who settled in Erie County, PA/
MaryLu in Minnesota - I now have Email!

Naturalization Records Knox Co. Peterson ancestor

grander54 — 2007-07-19 01:21:43Z

I am looking for an on line resource for natuaralization records for my 3rd ggrandfather, Swan Peterson b. 1827 Sweden, immigrated 1852, lived approx. 50 years in Knoxville, Knox Co. Il. Is there on line for Knox or can some one do a local look up for me?

Re: lookup at Galesburg Library.....

harrykennethc — 2007-06-05 21:11:42Z

herman was my uncle,my dad was harry kenneth sr. I am just starting to trace my family and would like to share info with you.My e mail is harryc@grics.net thank you.

Re: Umfleet

EarlUmfleet21 — 2007-01-14 22:21:47Z

Norman, Pleasant Umfleet was my gg grandfather. His wife was America Henry and they had 8 children: Nicholas Jefferson, Hattie Belle, Mary Jane, Charles William Margaret Emeline, Nellie May, Sary Ellen, Ella Umfleet.

Re: WAGON TRAIN TO CALIFORNIA

CameronAshley — 2007-02-26 22:42:03Z

Can you give me the names for FISH?

Re: NELSON/EAREL

BBetournay — 2007-09-20 01:07:38Z

Nels Nelson>Iver Nelson of Norway, wife Siri or Sara. Both parents came from around Jondal or Strandebam, Hordaland,Norway. All the children we know were born in and around the Livingston County area of Illinois. Anna Julia Nelson is my direct line, her spouse was Ole Ober in Iowa.

Re: Shepherd family genealogy

tlatchley1 — 2006-12-19 19:10:47Z

I was wondering if you ever got a copy of the obituary for David Anson Shepherd? If you did I would like to know if I could get a copy of it as well.
Thank You,
Lisa Shepherd Atchley

1859 Obituary for Chas Wesley Kelley assist

blankties — 2007-01-31 04:24:19Z

Does someone have access to Vol. 1 (1853-1897) OBITUARIES from GALESBURG NEWSPAPERS that could check on inclusion of a family member?

Charles Wesley KELLEY, b. ~1833 probably in Maryland.
He married Mariah AXTELL on 28 Feb 1858 in Knox County, IL.
They had one child, Wesley Jacob Kelley, born 2 Dec 1859 in Abingdon, Knox Co, IL.

Recently I found a death notice for Wesley Kelley mentioning his father died in 1859 after being struck by lightning. (Finally a definite year!!!) Probably resident of Abingdon.

Charles Wesley Kelley has been such a "brick wall" for myself and others I'm reluctant to purchase the above mentioned book or request appropriate Knox County newspaper microfilm, or contact the Court HOuse without a full date......

Any leads, information or suggestions greatly appreciated.

Related Info:
Mariah born 20 June 1837 in Penn; died 28 April 1881 in Mills Co, IA; daughter of Thomas Axtell and Sarah Robb. Later wife of John Hosick.

Many Thanks! ~Jill

Timothy McNamara Galesburg Illinois

carolmack60 — 2007-10-02 19:13:35Z

I am looking for my great great grandfather Timothy McNamara, born in Ireland abt. 1827. Also he had a son Timothy born in Galesburg around 1866 who we are unable to locate. Most of the family were buried in St. Joseph's

Ezra Miles

andriscjd — 2007-05-16 01:57:45Z

Looking for a connection between Ezra Miles, b. about 1833 in NY and Solomon S. Miles, b. about 1795. Ezra Miles was married to a Susan Parsell in Peoria Co., IL and was residing in Abington, Knox Co., IL in the 1860 census. In the 1870 federal census, he is located in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL and is a wagon maker. A history of Washington, IL makes reference to two sisters, i.e., Louisa who married Rev. John Borland and Edith who married Henry Meadows. Apparently, Henry died and Edith remarried, i.e., William Holland. For what it is worth, a Joseph Buckminster Miles was also residing in Washington -- died at that location in 1860. I think Joseph and Solomon S. Miles may have been brothers.

PADDOCK

pamela_arnold — 2007-01-30 01:06:48Z

I found a J Paddck listed in the 1860 census (age 81 wife Maria age 61). Does anyone know ANYTHING about this man, wife, family, graves?

Re: Collinson, Thomas and Hannah Rollins

ajhc — 2007-02-02 01:14:57Z

All the people you mention are dead now. What sort of description do you wish? They are from the Knox Co. Illinois Collinson's. If you are still interested I can find the eMail address for the persons who deal with that tree.

Parents and siblings of Rachel Shreeves

bettyaon340 — 2007-03-11 03:25:33Z

I am looking for the family of my husband great grandmother, Rachel Sheeves, who married Henry C. Ross 3/15/1869 in Knox Co., Illinois. I am interested in hearing from anyone who is researching Sheeves in Knox Co. in the late 1800s.

1941 Obit Lookup, please

pjskelton919 — 2007-10-05 05:29:04Z

Would some kind person please find me the obit for: Frank M. Tate, died 4 Nov 1941 in Knoxville. Thank you.

superman Lescher Brewer

bfloxword — 2007-09-21 18:13:31Z

per something, somewhere I read that Hellen/Helen Lescher met Don C. Brewer at a Pharmaceutical School. They went to Woolstock, IA after marriage and Don was a pharmacist there, I guess. I think she was listed as a pharmacist assistant.

so, where was the Pharmacy School?

Also, anyone know what happened to Don's father, Albert, between 1895 Iowa census and 1900 Federal census?

Re: Lookup Please - Robert C. Edwards, Knox County, IL

PattiSmith61 — 2007-07-07 19:14:06Z

This was answered by Foxie on the Knox County board where all these posts are mailed to but not on the board.
so short answer - it is online
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/knox/1886_p_B_bios.htm...

Foxie also hosts these sites below that you might want to check out. Thank you Foxie for all your hard work

http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/state2/index.htm
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/knox/
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/warren/
AGHP---Knox & Warren County Host
Hunter Cemetery Restoration Project
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhca/index.html
Host ofWarren & Knox @ IL Gene Trails
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/county/knox/
http://genealogytrails.com/ill/warren/

Re: Dennis Kellogg of Oneida, Ontario Twp, Knox Co, IL death record

PattiSmith61 — 2007-09-07 18:28:54Z

http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/deathsrch.html to look for record
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/death... to request a copy..
good luck.

Re: History of Irish, from Columbia County, to Knox County in the 1850s

PattiSmith61 — 2007-02-27 01:29:51Z

It has been moved to here:
http://www.illinoisancestors.org/knox/Immigrants/Irish.html

Re: SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. SCULLY

PattiSmith61 — 2007-04-14 04:14:28Z

Thanks Ellen,
I know Margaret's mother was a Riley. There is a Lawrence and Mary Ann Riley living in the neighborhood two doors down from Michael & Bridget Godsil in 1880. They are the same age as Margaret could be cousins. Their first 3 kids were born in PA and somewhere I have ran across the Scully family there something about working the coal mines.
I will have to try to trace this..The reason I wonder about the parents William & Mary Godsil, family rumor has it he came to visit after being 100 and died at 117. My gggrandfather Patrick does go back to ireland in 1902?? to possible settle estate?? But there is a Mary Godsil living by herself in the "neighborhood" in 1880 at age 64 (the right age) and listed as a widow. She would be to old to be Maurice's widow Mary.
Thanks for your time.
Patti

Re: SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. SCULLY

PattiSmith61 — 2007-04-13 02:11:26Z

Thanks Ellen, Margaret is my ggg-aunt. I am descended from her brother Patrick. Do you know if anyone else from the family came over on the same ship besides her brother Maurice? Do you know what year of ship?
"The Forsythe-Humphrey Story" states she followed Edmund (Edward) Scully from Ireland and came to relatives, but I don't know which ones were here already.
Do you have any knowledge about her parents, were they divorced? Did the father REALLY live to be 117?
Thanks
Patti

Re: BROWN, William D & Juliann W

PattiSmith61 — 2007-04-10 02:15:38Z

Nellie has answered you on the IL-Knox mailing list
ilknox@rootsweb.com
here is her reply..
William D. Brown and his wife, Julia Ann {Newkirk} Brown, are buried in the
Abingdon Cemetery.
They were married Jan 1, 1845 in Knox Co., IL.

William D. Brown
born: Dec. 21, 1820 - in Ohio
died: Sept. 18, 1895 - in Abingdon

Julia Ann {Newkirk} Brown
born: Sept. 1, 1820 - in Ohio
died: July 10, 1904 - in Abingdon, Il.

In the family plot in the Abingdon Cemetery, is a female child buried,
Alzora E. Brown
born: June 24, 1862 - in Abingdon, Il.
died: July 5, 1862 - in Abingdon, IL.

There were four daughters, who survived Julia.

Re: 1878 History of Knox County Lookup

PattiSmith61 — 2007-02-14 05:03:36Z

Hello...Posts to this board are automatically sent to email list ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com
A kind lady name Joan answered your question there but did not post to the board. I am posting her answer here in case you are not subscribe to the Knox list.
I hope this is ok with Joan.
Quoted from IL-Knox list
"here it is:
Pg. 682
HOFFLUND, ALEXAANDER

A grocer, son of John and Clary Hofflund; he was born in
Sweden, Europe, April 2, 1857; he attended the common schools in Sweden, and finished his education in the high school in Knox Co. Ill., his childhood was spent on a farm; his parents immigrated to Knox Co., from Sweden when he was 17 years old; he enlisted in the 151st Regt. Ill. Vol in Feb., 1864. served one year and was mustered out Feb. 1865; he has been engaged in the grocery business in Galesburg for several years; he married Tillie Peterson, of Oneida. Member of the M.E. Church for 11 years. Republican.

(The biography says he was born in 1857 (as above) but it must have been, possibly, 1837. Perhaps the census will clarify this.)

Joan"
Since Joan mentioned the census I have added that also
Looks like he was born ~1847
1880 United States Census
A. HOFFLAND Self M Male W 33 SWED Grocer& Farmer SWED SWED
Tilly HOFFLAND Wife M Female W 22 IL Keeps House SWED SWED
Ada Mabel HOFFLAND Dau S Female W 1 IL SWED IL
Alfred STEVENS Other S Male W 21 IL WorksOn Farm SWED SWED

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Source Information:
Census Place Galesburg, Knox, Illinois
Family History Library Film 1254220
NA Film Number T9-0220
Page Number 55B

Re: Abraham Zorfas now location of knox county

PattiSmith61 — 2007-02-04 17:10:07Z

Knox county IL is in central IL on interste 74 halway between the Quad Cities (Moline) and Peoria. Galesburg is the county seat. You can plug galesburg into Mapquest to see a map.
Our county genealogy site http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilknox/index.htm
Have you looked at Ellis Island site There is a Frank Zorfas who lived in Ohio age 37 that traveled in 1913

Good luck in your search
patti

Re: Recent Galesburg History

PattiSmith61 — 2007-01-10 23:01:23Z

1. Admiral/Maytag closed 2004 some stayed till jan 2005 to close up the plant
2. Butler Manufacturing closed July 2005
3. Gales/Outboard Marine 1984
4. Gates Rubber Company 2004 only about 20 man department left.
5. Rowes
Galesburg Mental Health Center 1985
Malleable Iron Foundry
Abingdon Pottery
Monmouth Stoneware

wittek 1991-1992

B. When did Interstate 74 open in Galesburg? around 1974

1986 the Henry C. Hill Correctional Center opened

Re: Burial of Martha Terry McMillan

PattiSmith61 — 2006-12-18 04:22:12Z

None found in the Galesburg cemeteries. Are you sure of the death date? Nothing found for her in the social security index

Re: obit look-up for webb, larry l. oct. 1937--oct. 2002 dehinda-----kewanee, ill.

PattiSmith61 — 2006-12-01 05:35:58Z

Sorry not complete but you could contact http://www.pjstar.com and request it.

Published on October 12, 2002, Peoria Journal Star, The (IL){PUBLICATION2}
Larry Webb

DAHINDA - Larry L. Webb, 65, of 1649 Knox Road 1550N died at 3:50 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, at his home.

Born June 13, 1937, in Williamsfield to Maurice Mattson and Marjorie Louise Hannam Webb, he married Joyce James on Sept. 15, 1956, in Cambridge. She survives. Also surviving are five daughters, Leah (and Jerry) McLaren, Denise Gustafson and Karen (and Pat) Sall, all of Galesburg, Diane Klein of Brookfield and Stephanie Webb of Dahinda; one son, William of Dahinda; his mother of (this is all it gives in a free search)

Re: now HONTS