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Johnson Family, Toluca, Evans Township

llw1933 — 2009-10-25 17:07:20Z

I'm seeking information about the John and Jennie Johnson family who were on the 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 census in this area. The children were Chester, Vera, Roy, Mabel, Maynard, Floyd, Emerery and Jennette. Jennie was from Sweden and I believe her maiden name was Nelson. John was a farmer and I believe Chester worked for the railroad. I don't know where they married.

Re: Marriage records

genmary_1 — 2009-10-08 01:02:52Z

The Lacon Courthouse has marriage records from 1839. Address is 122 N. Prairie St., Lacon, IL 61540. Phone number is (309) 246-6325. Marriage records are $7. I was told personal check or money order is okay. The fee is kept whether or not they are able to find the record you want. They also asked for a copy of a driver's license.

Re: Hartel & Donat families in Toluca 1897 to early 1900s

RobertJerin — 2009-10-06 00:43:19Z

Antoinette would be Antonija or Antonia in Croatian.

Here is arrival info for someone who may be close

Name: Antonia DONAT
Arrival Date: 5 Mar 1899
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1880
Age: 19
Gender: Female
Port of Departure: Havre
Nationality: Austrian (NOTE Nationality meant citizenship)
Ship Name: La Champagne
Former residence Lepic or Sepic or Sepis

She is single and traveling with Roman DONAT age 7 destination Toluca IL Roman's destination is listed as his father...

Here is a family found 1900 Bennington Marshall Co census

Name Age
Frank Donat 37
Jula Donat 32
Roni Donat 9
Jose Donat 7
Anna Donat 4
Mike Donat 1
Lan? Malacieg 48
Leo Malacieg 18
Mike Dedia 43
Mike Kacad 40
Andij Uersgih 31
John Baugh 28

HARTEL may well have been originally spelled HARTL... and Louis was perhaps Aloisija or Alois.

I am wondering perhaps both families came from Slavonia region of Croatia rather than Louis coming from Croatia. These names would appear to have Bohemian roots and Slavonia region area around Daruvar has Czech settlements that go back a few hundred years. DONAT and HARTL are found there today.

How do you know that Louis arrived 1899?

Robert Jerin
Croatian Heritage Museum
Clevland Ohio

Looking for info on Dillingham

kirbywm — 2009-09-11 00:37:35Z

I am trying to find any information on Mary Dillingham, who was living in Lacon, Illinois in the 1850s. She was born in New York about 1832. By 1860, she was married to John H. Kirby, who was living at Low Point, in Woodford. The 1860 has them both living there. While Dillingham is mentioned in several genealogies (including one published source) I have not been able to track anything of her family. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
William Kirby

Re: Johnson Family, Whitefield,Marshall Co.

nungie1 — 2009-08-31 00:51:13Z

I am also looking for information re: F.M. Johnson family located in Whitefield, Marshall County, Illinois for my family tree.

Did you find out any information from your query dated 2006?

Regards!

Joy and Davis in 1850 Marshall County

frosty73 — 2009-08-21 02:48:20Z

I just found out my ancestor C.C. Joy was living with his wife Eunice (Davis), sons James (age 7) and Wm (age 5), and sister-in-law Maria Davis "idiot" in Marshall, IL. I know Eunice died in 1850, and I have no other records of Maria Davis either-- but until this time they were living in Delaware County, Ohio. Afterwards C.C and sons went back to Delaware County, Ohio, and then moved to Mahaska County, Iowa.

Does anyone have further info about this family in Marshall, IL? Perhaps a burial record for Eunice JOY or Maria DAVIS? The census doesn't even say what town or area it was. Frustrating!

Re: History in Sparland on Property

PeteG15 — 2009-07-25 23:27:05Z

If you have access to the book, Sparland , Il Sesquicentennial 1855 to 2005, there is information on the Waugh home, built about 1886. This home is on the National Register of Historic Places, as of 1978. More information could be found at the Marshall county Historical society, located in Lacon, Marshall Co., Illinois. Good luck with your research.
Rita Campbell Gholson

History in Sparland on Property

kkdouell — 2009-07-25 02:52:39Z

I am looking into purchasing a historical property at 202 School St. known at the Robert Waugh House and refurbishing it to it's original condition. I know this house is in serious disrepair but it is beautiful and a dream. I was wondering if anyone had any historical information about the house, the history of the area, and what was going on in 1870 in the area the house was built? This would not only help be to rebuild this house, but also give me more appreciation for it.

Thank-you so much.

William Marshall of Lacon/Sparland

valerie9 — 2009-07-08 11:41:09Z

Does anyone know of William Marshall b. 1820 in Long Buckby, England who married Elizabeth Bryan and lived in Sparland, then Lacon, and died around 1901 or thereabouts? They had one daughter, Mary Ann, who married Milan Holmes. William and Elizabeth Marshall are supposedly buried in Saratoga United Methodist Cemetery.
I would be extremely grateful for any info.

Charles VanDusen b. Feb 1870 Indiana, d. Illinois

bjr222_99 — 2009-06-06 00:13:17Z

I don't know if anyone help me with this or not but I am hoping...

In the obit of Charles' father, Abraham VanDusen, d. 1919 in Iowa, but buried in Lacon Cemetery, Marshall Co., Illinois. The obit from Lacon says, "his son, Charles met a tragic death being a victim in a slide at the gravel bank below town a number of years ago". This obit was taken from the Marshall Co., Democrat, Lacon, Ill. Thursday, June 5, 1919, page 1, Column 5...

I am wondering if anyone had a connection to this Charles VanDusen or might know of a descendant of his...Or possibly know of the story...

I would appreciate any help on this, thanks, Bonnie

John Marsh Crane and Louisa Ann (Randolph) Crane

scott_wallace55 — 2009-05-04 12:40:46Z

The Crane family moved from New Jersey to Illinois in the early 1830s or late 1920s. Most of the years were spent in Peoria County but in later years John purchased land in Stark County, I am seeking burial information. From census information it appears he died prior to 1880 though one article states it was in 1881. Louisa is later found again in Peoria County, where she may have died though the same article says she died in Fulton County. I believe they would be buried together though that may not be the case. It is possible they are buried in Marshall County having lived there at some time in thier lives.

Sheriff of Wenona City - Mid 1900

czeffer — 2009-04-03 17:54:55Z

I was speaking to my mother-in-law and she said her grandfather or her great grandfather or was the sheriff of Wenona.

Her Grandfather was Charles Brunski and would have been in the area from 1900 to 1930. Her great-grandfather was Fredrick Brunski and he lived in the area from 1886 to 1922.

Anyone know how I can check on this?

Re: Marriage Charles Gess and Charlotte

tigerlynn10 — 2009-03-14 20:18:54Z

I found a Charles Jesse married to a Charlotte M Brewer in Stark Co., IL on Feb 26, 1867.

Re: Robert Avery [Bob] BARNES

rodclayburn — 2009-03-08 14:49:28Z

Dear Laststone,

Really appreciate the posting.

I have actually made contact wth this gentlemans son yet we are unable to find any reason that we are related or that why such a short career in the Whitesox should have created a response in the UK.

Just one of lifes Family History mysteries.

Thanks

Rod

Re: Robert Avery [Bob] BARNES

lastonestanding — 2009-03-08 01:00:00Z

Sir, what an interesting query. I found an account of Mr.Barnes brief White sox career at this internet address:
http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Bob_Barnes
hope you enjoy.

Blue Ridge Cemetary, Blue Ridge Road, Marshall County, Illinois, U.S.A.

MaryKennedy222 — 2009-02-19 00:07:39Z

This is what I found so far: Thomas L. Reed 1867-1950
Elizabeth B. Reed 1868- 1930
Cyrus Reed (Corpl.)-Mason County=Co. O. 86. Illinois infantry-1822-1907; his wife Mary 1831-1912.
Reed( Gone Fishing) ..C, Curtis Reed, May 20-1924- July 23, 2000; wife-Patsy R.Born. Sept 15 1927; Nancy Lou Reed B. 1939-Dec. 15 1976. I will do lookups and pictures at cemetaries in good weather. Mary Kennedy

Robert Avery [Bob] BARNES

rodclayburn — 2008-10-25 10:00:08Z

Robert Avery [Bob] BARNES

It is told in the family that this gentleman played for the Chicago White Sox during the 1920’s.

Sure enough I found a Bob Barnes on a list of White Sox players but his career appeared short lived. His first game being on July 8th 1924, with his last game on July 10th 1924, a rather short, two game career?

Bob Barnes Stats

Bob Barnes was born on Monday, January 6, 1902, in Washburn, Illinois. Barnes was 22 years old when he broke into the big leagues on July 8, 1924, with the Chicago White Sox.

Biographical Data

Birth Name: Robert Avery Barnes
Nickname: Lefty
Born On: 01-06-1902
Born In: Washburn, Illinois
Zodiac: Capricorn
Died On: 12-08-1993
Died In: Peoria, Illinois
Cemetery: Lacon Cemetery, Lacon, Illinois
College: University of Illinois
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Height: 5-11½
Weight: 150
First Game: 07-08-1924 (Age 22)
Last Game: 07-10-1924
Draft: Not Applicable

According to the listing, Bob was born January 6th 1902 in Washburn, Illinois and died, confirmed according to the SSDI, on December 8th 1993 in Peoria District, Illinois. [Actually in Lacon].

Name: Robert A. Barnes
SSN: 323-32-5204
Last Residence: 61540 Lacon, Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Born: 6 Jan 1902
Died: 8 Dec 1993
State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (1955 )

The problem I have is that of pinpointing his BARNES family. I supposed that his father was a BARNES born in England. Sunderland, Durham preferably. However, none of the Illinois BARNES families, as shown in the 1910 and 1920 census returns appear to match this profile.

Could our Bob be the Robert A. BARNES, shown in the 1930 census, Single, as an Attorney in General Practice who I found lodging with Charles A. BUCK at his Grocery Store on High Street, Lacon, Illinois?

It may just happen that a member of the family is a subscriber to this list or that a subscriber knows the family?

All leads towards solving this problem would be most appreciated.

Many thanks for any assistance

Rod Clayburn
Hampshire, England.

Lettia Meharry Davison

nksundra — 2008-10-19 21:50:36Z

I'm looking for info on Lettia or Letitia Meharry (1854-1906), who married Charles Henry Davison. She lived in Pattonsburg, Illinois.

Re: Cemetery on Rt 29 just inside Henry, Illois

seahour87 — 2008-10-13 14:55:35Z

Have you ever tried contacted the Marshall County Historical Society, IL? I recently contacted them for some information on different families from Marshall Co. For a donation, they have a volunteer that will do some research of their records.
They helped me learn who my ggg grandparents were on one branch of my family. The volunteer is only their, I think, 1 day/wk. so be patient.

Good luck on your research.

Susan from Kansas

Re: Pattonsburg and Patton family

seahour87 — 2008-10-11 00:32:35Z

Hi,

If you have time, I wouldn't mind having photos of any of the Perry's buried in the area. I gather that Perrys are buried in several cemeteries in Marshall Co and one or two are buried in Woodford Co. If you know where they might be buried I'd appreciate any photos you have time to get. I believe there are several Perrys in the Martin Cemetery. I think I heard that Pierce Perry and either his son or grandson. I'd be interested to know where Pierce Perry's, b. 1800, wives are buried. 1st wife-name unknown, but I believe they were still living in Scott Co, KY when she died. 2nd wife was Charity Lucas and 3rd wife was Mary Lucas Perry.

Did you indicate that Elijah Perry was still alive? Do you know how I could contact him? How old a person is he?

LouAnn, I would appreciate anything you have on the Pope family since Mary Ellen Dobson Pope is a half-sister to my gg grandmother, Susan Dobson.

Thanks for all your help.

Pierce Perry

seahour87 — 2008-08-05 16:06:59Z

Hi, all researcher, I need help in piecing together the Pierce Perry family. I received information yesterday that he is the father of my gg grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Perry who married Charles Dobson.

Pierce moved to Marshall county, IL from Scotts county, Kentucky around 1831 or 1832.

Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. I also received information on Charles Dobson's father, Thomas.

Susan Gross
from KS

ripleysa@gobluestreak.com

Re: Pattonsburg and Patton family

LASpyres — 2008-10-11 12:56:49Z

My Pope data is all available on our Hollenback family website: http://pages.suddenlink.net/lspyres1

There is an index of names on the site that you can use to find them. If you have trouble, contact me using the email link on the site.

It appears that I still have work to do on this line!
LouAnn in NC

Re: Pattonsburg and Patton family

LASpyres — 2008-10-10 20:57:05Z

Hi,
Thomas Dobson's son Charles Dobson married Susan A. Hollenback, d/o Daniel Hollenback and niece to Harrison Hollenback. Susan d 1849. They had two children, Sophia who died in infancy and Mary Ellen who m Benjamin Pope. Charles m 2]Mary Elizabeth Perry.

I have several Pope descendants in my file if you're interested in them. I didn't pursue the children from his second marriage, as they're not Hollenbacks. I'll be happy to share what I have.

LouAnn in NC

Re: Pattonsburg and Patton family

LASpyres — 2008-10-09 20:54:53Z

Yes, I not only have heard that story, but have a writeup about it from a Marshall county history. If you'd like to have the text, contact me at LSpyres1 at suddenlink dot net
The last one before the @ is the numeral one. I'll be glad to send it to you.

One of the Dobsons later marries into the Hollenback family. I'd like to know where the potters' field cemetery is located.

I have Davidsons from Marshall/Woodford area in my file, but no Davisons.

LouAnn in NC

Re: Pattonsburg and Patton family

LASpyres — 2008-10-09 18:50:41Z

Yes, I have been to that cemetery. Thank you for sending the info, as I might not have known.

Are you related to the Hollenbacks?
LouAnn in NC

Where is Old Catholic Cemetery, Henry, Marshall Co., IL

elorin1 — 2008-10-13 01:09:55Z

I'm wondering where it is located...the street in Henry (IL) where it's located at. I would like to visit this cemetery but do not know where it is.
Thanks

Old Catholic Cemetery, Henry, Marshall Co., IL

elorin1 — 2008-10-12 21:57:24Z

Does anyone know where the Old Catholic Cemetery (also know as Old Saint Mary's Cemetery, Old Settlers Cemetery, among others) is located?

Thanks

Cemetery on Rt 29 just inside Henry, Illois

elorin1 — 2008-10-04 19:26:13Z

Does anyone know the name of the unmarked cemetery located on Route 29, just inside the Henry Sign, in Henry, Marshall County, Illinois?

There is a cement brick wall around it.

There are Hoyt's buried there and

Robert V. Howard, died 1-19-1819.

Thanks

Re: Cemetery on Rt 29 just inside Henry, Illois

jamesx219 — 2008-10-12 19:36:30Z

There is a genealogical survey of Illinois which lists it as the Hoyt aka Old Henry Cemetery. There is a City of Henry Historical and Genealogical Society listed on Main Street. Good Luck.

Over the years I have never received any reply to Genforum queries, the Genweb site, Lacon Library or Marshall County Courthouse, I even tried to hire one of two researchers listed on the old genweb site. I never received an answer from anyone. I even submitted information on the Civil War soldiers from Marshall County and never got an answer.

There was a woman named Piper who posted a lot of Marshall County information on her website. The Marshall County genweb told everyone to contact her and provided a link to it. That's gone now too. The old genweb site had outdated information on meetings etc several years old with no updates.

Ezra and Mary Tolliver Favorite

HelenFallon58 — 2008-09-29 18:14:08Z

Looking for information on the Favorite family who were living in Lacon in the 1860 census. Ezra Favorite b. 1810-1815 in Maryland and his wife Mary Tolliver b. 1818 North Carolina. They had 8 children, 6 living with them in the 1860 census.

Frederick or Elizabeth (Frazier) Bavinger

osengineer3 — 2008-06-25 03:06:25Z

Can anyone find any records concerning these two? The last thing I have on them is they were living in Saratoga in 1880. I don't have any other information. I know her daughter and brother moved to Nebraska in the mid 1880s. I think it's possible they died in Marshall county. Any help would be nice. Frederick and Elizabeth were both born about 1818. Frederick was born in Germany and Elizabeth in Kentucky.

Re: Naturalization Records

stephenphank — 2008-05-07 12:50:59Z

Two of my ancestors who immigrated in the mid-1850s and settled in Hopewell township submitted Petitions for Naturalization at the Marshall County Circuit Court in Lacon. The Soundex index to naturalization petitions for U.S. District & Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840-1950 had the images of the Petition cards. Family History Library US/CAN Film 1432161 (S-525 Anders to S-530 Izrael) or 1432162 (S-530 J. to S-535 Iver A.) would most likely have an image of the Petition card you seek. Look for cards listing the Marshall County Circuit Court then cross reference the name. If you are lucky, the card will show immigration date and port of arrival, which none of mine did. This assumes however he filed for naturalization in Marshall County and not Cook County. If he filed in Cook County, then your search on these films becomes a little broader.

Re: Ramsey, Sharp, Foster, O'Dell

mebateman1 — 2008-07-20 01:57:02Z

1870 IL Marshall Co Richland
Ramsey Wm 35 farmer MD
Ramsey Mary 35 OH
Ramsey John R 8 IL
Hayland? James 10 farm laborer IL
Colligan Mary 18 dom servant NY

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1880 IL Marshall Co Richland
Ramsey W J 46 farmer MD MD MD
Ramsey Mary 46 wife OH OH OH
Ramsey John 18 son IL MD OH
they had a servant living with them:
Juster? Ida 22 servant NY ? ?

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1900 IL Marshall co Richland tsp
Ramsey John head Nov 1862 37 married 17yrs IL MD IL farmer
Ramsey Clara/Clora wife Mar 1866 34 married 17yrs 3 born 3 living IL PA PA
Ramsey Laura dau Nov 1884 15 s IL IL IL
Ramsey Erma dau Sep 1890 9 IL IL IL
Ramsey Frank son Oct 1898 1 IL IL IL
Ramsey Wm father Feb 1835 65 married 40yrs MD MD VT landlord
Ramsey Mary mother Jan 1834 66 married 40yrs 1 born 1 living IL MD MD

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1910 IL Woodford co Cazenovia
Ramsey Clara head 45 wd 3 born 3living IL PA PA has own income
Ramsey Irma dau 10 s IL IL IL
Ramsey Frank son 11 IL IL IL
Sharp John father 81? wd PA PA PA own income

Re: Old Catholic Cemetery, Henry, Marshall Co., IL

jane_Miscavich — 2008-10-12 23:39:46Z

If you go to http://www.interment.net/data/us/il/marshall/old_catholic.ht... you will find it. Or google it using: cemeteries, marshall co. Illinois.

Re: Pattonsburg and Patton family

seahour — 2008-10-10 21:12:41Z

Thank you for the information on your family's version of the legend.

Yes, I'm related to Elijah L Perry. He was a brother to my ggg grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Perry and they were children of Pierce Perry. Mary E married Charles Dobson(his 2nd wife) who was the son of Thomas Dobson. His 1st wife was Susan Hollenback. Do you have any photos of the Dobson Cemtery?

Are you related to Elijah L. or one of the other Elijah in the family? In the material that the Historical Society sent, it showed there had been 6 generations of Elijahs.
Do you have any information on any of the Perry/Lucas families? I just learned about two months ago that Pierce Perry was Mary's father so I'm still trying to learn as much as I can on these families. Any help would be appreciated

Susan from KS

Re: Pattonsburg and Patton family

seahour — 2008-10-10 18:39:07Z

Hi,
I'm related to the Pierce Perry and Thomas Dobson families. If anyone has any information on either family, I'd appreciate any information.
I am aware of the incident with my ggg grandfather Thomas Dobson and Mr Hollenback. If you have World Vital Records you can locate the book with the article in it. Records of the Olden Time: Fifty Years on the Prairies. is the name of the book. On pages 429 and 430, you'll find the record of "A Horse Plays Detective". In Jan 2, 1902(Thursday) there is an article in the Lacon Home Journal that also covers the incident. There is a second article in the Jan. 16, 1902 paper.

nksundra, I'd be interested in hearing your version of the "legend".

When Marshall Co Historical Society did a survey of the cemeteries in Marshall Co, they documented that Thomas, his wife-Mary and a son, Thomas Dobson(3 days old) were buried 'behind Virgil Marshall house & surrounded by a metal fence. This resident is located just outside of Pattonsburg.' The Dobsons where living there at the time of his death.

Susan from KS
ripleysa@gobluestreak.com

Re: george and lena staat

mjge1847 — 2008-09-10 23:51:35Z

Hey jennifer,

In Oct 1871 was the great Chicgo Fire so if George Staat lost a business due to a fire that was probably it! Jane

Re: george and lena staat

mjge1847 — 2008-09-10 23:49:38Z

Hey Jennifer,

More information, Pax list for Leonard and Katherine Klier was transposed incorrectly as Blier but you look close enough you can see that it is a( K ),anyway they arrived in New Orleans from Hessen on the ship Bremen in feb 1848. Leonhard was 52 Katherine 36, here's a kicker a Jacob 20,(never knew about him) then Maria(Mary)4, and Helene(Lena) 2. Now of course in my grandmother records she must of written things down wrong. As this is the 2nd piece of evidence it was Leonhard. But she also had a JG so I am wondering if that was Jacob and if it was Jacob that died on arrival in St Louis? As I have yet to find him, anywhere else.
Now I checked parish records for Wennings area Hessen darmstadt and found no Kliers listed. for the time of Mary and Lenas births. I then looked to see if there were any possibly Base or Behrs based on Catherines last name and none of those were listed either.

Re: george and lena staat

jennifer2bedwell — 2008-09-23 05:46:37Z

hi jane,
everything is so hectic i am afraid i haven't been keeping up with my ancestry. i'm pretty sure the fire was in lacon ill. before they moved to iowa. i am not sure if the name helene is correct her name was magdalene, lena for short.
please keep in touch.
thanks jen

Need immigration info for Charles Jesse, aka Gess, Jesson, from Prussia

Ghee10 — 2008-07-08 21:06:17Z

Hello!

I am looking for the parents of Charles Jesse, B. Oct 12, 1838 in Prussia. D. Aug.21, 1899 Hastings, Ne. Married Feb 26, 1867 Stark, Co. Il. to Charlotte Brewer. Need immigration info. Would have immigrated between 1838-1860. First census he showed up in was 1860 as Jesson living as laborer for Calvin White, Stark Co. Il. Have tryed obit, probate, marriage license to no avail. Don't know of any other family member that immigrated with him. Charles had a Henry Gess, B. Indiana 1852, living with him in Richland, Marshall, Il in 1870 Census. Charles was using Gess as last name in 1870 census. By 1880 Census in Ayr, Adams Conty, Ne. he was Jesse.

Thank you for any help.

Re: Pattonsburg and Patton family

nksundra — 2008-10-10 18:47:43Z

My grandmother lived in the small house across the street from Pattonsburg church. She used to tell us about an incident involving horses and buggies, it sounded to us like Mr. Dobson challenged Mr. Hollenback to a race. (that's how we understood it) There was a crash and Mr. Hollenback died. Then Mr. Dobson was chased by the police, until he realized he would be captured and he killed himself. (I didn't know if this was appropriate on a public board) We didn't have many details, but the ones we had were terribly interesting to us kids.
She would indicate over toward the Marshall's property that the Dobsons were buried there, since a suicide would disqualify one from being in a regular cemetery.

When my cousin and I finally found the cemetery, it was a thrill, since we had heard that story so many times.

So, are you related to Elijah Perry?

Nancy

Re: Pattonsburg and Patton family

nksundra — 2008-10-09 15:01:40Z

I assume you know about the Hollenback cemetery thats on private property just outside Pattonsburg?

Re: Pattonsburg and Patton family

nksundra — 2008-10-09 20:37:06Z

No, I'm related to the Davisons of Pattonsburg.

But my grandma always told this story about a race between a Hollenback and a Dobson, which killed the Hollenback. It became a legend and she always gestured vaguely towards where the Dobson was buried. (since he was held to blame, he had to be buried in a potter's type field). Finally my cousin and I located that cemetery, and then the Hollenback one as well.

Have you heard that story?

Re: Pattonsburg and Patton family

nksundra — 2008-10-11 01:03:47Z

seahour, if you contact me via e-mail, I can give you the names of the Perry kids that I know of. My cousin (who I'm meeting in Pattonsburg) may know if they're still in Illinois.

nksundra@aol.com

Re: Pattonsburg and Patton family

nksundra — 2008-10-11 00:59:05Z

No, Elijah passed away a couple of years ago. I believe Elijah's wife is still alive, but last I heard she was in poor health. She had done quite a bit of study on the area and her family.

I will keep a lookout for the graves while I'm in the 'burg.
I know I've seen a grave for Pierce Perry.

Re: Pattonsburg and Patton family

nksundra — 2008-10-10 21:29:28Z

No, I'm not related to the Perrys. But I knew Elijah, and I thought his life was so interesting. This was another story us kids were interested in. Elijah was married, and his first wife and child died in childbirth. Then he remarried and his second wife and child died when their car was hit by a train near Toluca. (There was another young mother and her two children killed also) Then Elijah remarried, and his third wife is still living as far as I know. But I couldn't imagine all the tragedy he had experienced, but you wouldn't know it to talk to him. My aunt was a flower girl at the funeral. (A tradition that has gone by the wayside)

I am going to be in Pattonsburg this Monday for a few days, and I am going to try and get some photos. I do have some of the Dobson cemetery, but they aren't digital. This time I'll have a digital camera, so I can send them more easily. I'd be happy to send them to you when I get back.

Also, if you have anything you want me to look for in the cemeteries in the area, let me know.

(I know it sounds like us kids were obsessed with death, but honestly, those stories were so interesting!)

Barnes Cemetery, Washburn - reading

DorrieSimon — 2008-06-04 20:01:15Z

Does anyone know if Barnes Cemetery north of Washburn in Marshall County, IL has ever been read? I'm looking for a Henry C. Ridenour who possibly may have been buried near his sister Mary Elizabeth (Ridenour) Clark and can't find that there is any listing of who is buried in Barnes Cemetery.

thanks,
dorrie

John Rogers in 1860 and 1870 censuses

mcargo1 — 2008-10-01 05:13:23Z

I'm looking for information on John Rogers who appears in the 1860 and 1870 Lacon, Marshall, IL censuses. He was married to Cassanna McDonald Kidd in the 1870 census. If anyone knows anything about this family or Cassanna's children Mary A. and Rebecca, I would be interested in hearing from you.

Thanks.

m_cargo@yahoo.com

Re: Naturalization Records

arwilmoth — 2008-05-12 01:08:09Z

Thank you Stephen.

Naturalization Records

arwilmoth — 2008-05-06 20:54:41Z

Can someone, please, tell me where one living in Evans Twp in the 1850-70 time frame would have gone to be naturalized.
Angus James Smith, who dropped the Angus in the USA, came from Scotland between 1830 and 1852 as he was married in Cook County January 1853 to Nellie deRyder. In the 1900 and 1910 censuses he states that he immigrated in 1869. His mother is not enumerated in the 1860 census but is in the 1870 and 1880 censuses so I am thinking he might have gone back to Scotland in 1868-9 and brought her back with him. Any help will be appreciated. I have tried cross-referencing arrivals of Angus James Smith and Margaret Smith, James and Margaret Smith, and Angus and Margaret, but have not found any that look like a good possibility for the port of New York.