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Re: Obituary lookups for Carl and Gwen Wilson

MabelGrubbe — 2009-11-07 20:30:53Z

WILSON, CARL A.
Carl A. Wilson, age 93, of McHenry, IL, at rest Sunday, March 14, 2004, beloved husband of M. Gwen, nee Aide; dear brother of Janice Soper of Fresno, CA; loving uncle of Jeff Ranft of McHenry, Dr. Thomas (Patricia) Bunch of Rochester, MN and James (Marilyn) Bunch of Denver, CO. Resting at The Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 W. Bull Valley Rd., McHenry. Visitation Thursday, March 18, 2004, 11 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass Thursday, 12 p.m. Interment Transfiguration Cemetery. Info: 815-385-2400.

Chicago Tribune
Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois
March 16, 2004

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WILSON, M. GWEN
M. Gwen Wilson, nee Aide, age 82, of McHenry, at rest Saturday, July 26, 2003. Beloved wife of Carl A. Wilson of McHenry; loving aunt of Jeff Ranft of McHenry, Dr. Tom (Patricia) Bunch of Rochester, MN and Jim (Marilyn) Bunch of Denver, CO; preceded in death by a brother, David Aide; and two sisters, Margaret Bunch and M. Jean Ryan. Visitation Tuesday, July 29, at 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 Bull Valley Rd., McHenry, IL., Mass 12 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 at the church. Interment at Transfiguration Cemetery, Wauconda. Arrangements entrusted to George R. Justen & Son Funeral Home. Info 815-385-2400.

Chicago Tribune
Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois
July 28, 2003

Ernest Borg and Hulda (Borg) Asp Crystal Lake

sven_borg — 2009-11-01 15:31:50Z

I have tried message board "Cook Co" and surnames "Borg" where no. 1 lived in Maywood in 1828. It is now known that no. 2 and 3 lived in Crystal Lake. I would like to find out more about this lost family branch. I have also posted a photo of this family on message board "Vintage Photograph Identification"

1. Johan Erik Wilhelm Borg
(b. 05.06.1867 Hova, Skaraborgs)
Married to Josephine ??
Lived in Maywood, Cook.

2. Ernest Warner Borg
(b. nov. 12, 1871 Cook, Chicago, IL, USA)
Married July 8, 1902 St. Joseph, Berrien, Michigan to
Hulda Asp (b.July 1879 Chicago)
children:
Elmer Borg, b. oct. 15, 1904 Cook, Chicago, IL, USA
Olga Borg, b. dec. 15, 1906 Cook, Chicago, IL, USA
Ruth Borg, b. jun. 16, 1908 Cook, Chicago, IL, USA

3. Hilda Borg, b. 1878 Cook, Chicago, IL, USA
Married jan. 25, 1899 to Charley Philstrand, b. 1872 Sweden

4. Olga Celia Borg
(b. mars 1881 Chicago, IL, USA)
(d. mai 1974 Burbank Co, IL, USA)
Married 09.30.1904 to Edward Martin Asp
(b. 09.29.1880 d. aug. 1958)

4. Frans Borg
(b. juni 1887 Chicago, IL, USA)
(d. aug 1958 Melrose Park, IL, USA)???
Married to Francine ??

Any help is appreciated.

Sven

Re: John Broughton, 1860 Census Alden

WaltBroughton27 — 2009-10-27 14:25:39Z

Sarah Ann Broughton Thompson is my half third cousin, five times removed according to the Family tree software that I have.Anson C. Broughton was born 28 Jul 1804 in Pawlet, Rutland County, Vermont. Anson and family arrived in McHenry County Illinois in 1848, and first settled in Marengo Village.

John Sargent Broughton and Sophia Evans divorced shortly after the birth of their third child Elizabeth in 1832. Sphia remarried 16 Jan 1834 to John LILLIBRIDGE in Green Twp., Trumball County, Ohio. John Sargent remarried Unknown in Ohio before 31 Jul 1845, when Horace Parley was born. Horace married Rosella 30 Jan 1868 in McHenry County, Illinois. Horace and "Rose" both died in Bloomington, Mclean county, Illinois. wmbroughton@sbcglobal.net

Re: John Broughton, 1860 Census Alden

AnnDeLine — 2009-10-24 13:43:18Z

John Sargent Broughton, s/o Ebenezer and Lois (Sargent), married Sophia Evans. He is a brother to Anson C. Broughton.

Anson was born in VT about 1804 and moved through NY and Ohio before arriving in McHenry Co., Illinois about 1850. I am connected to the family through Anson and Phoebe Broughton’s daughter Sarah who married James Thompson, son of James Crombie and Mahitable (Gould) Thompson.

According to the notes I have on John and Sophia, they had a son Horace Parley (b. abt 1845). He served in Company D, 137th Inf. Reg., IL; resided in Quincy, IL in 1864; married Rosella Edith Russell about 1879. The information on this family is not my own research and I cannot vouch for its accuracy.

Re: George S. Thomas

jbedge_1 — 2009-10-21 18:15:28Z

Hello,
What was his middle name? Is he the George S. Thomas who was professor of Greek and Latin at the U. of N. Dakota around the turn of the century? Are you a descendent? You may email me directly at jbedge@gmail.com
Thank you for your interest.
James

Re: look up needed Freund's Eifel records

krinewt — 2009-10-08 02:56:46Z

Vanessa,

No record of any Maxes. According to his 1870 census from Ypsilanti, Washtanaw County, Michigan, it looks like he became a citizen.

Assuming this information is correct, he was most likely naturalized either in Washtanaw County or Wayne County, Michigan. I'm not familiar with the naturalization records from this time period for that location, but it is possible you may find immigration information with his naturalization records. It's worth investigating, anyway.

Kristen Smith
McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society

Obituary lookups for Carl and Gwen Wilson

jeaide — 2009-10-08 02:28:25Z

Carl Arthur Wilson
Died: 14 Mar 2004 in McHenry, IL

Gwendolyn Wilson (nee Aide)
Died: 26 Jul 2003 in McHenry, IL

Thanks!!!
-Jason

Re: EWERT

patkop — 2009-10-06 19:17:46Z

the 1900 census shows Tillie Schuring, Age: 14 Birth Date: Mar 1886, living in Grafton Townshp, McHenry County, illinois. She was a servant to the "Ewart" Family. Tillie married August Koppen in July, 1902. He had a brother Alfred, "Fred". It appears that these familioes all knew each other. Look at the 1900 census and you will see the lines follow--Ewart, John; Schuring, Tillie; Koppen, August.

I hope this helps. From sunny Arizona, patkop@hotmail.com

look up needed Freund's Eifel records

OnesanNessa — 2009-09-29 00:02:25Z

I am in need of a look up from Hanns Egon Freund's book "Emigration records from the German Eifel region, 1834-1911, published by the MCIGS in 1991. I am looking for the following Max family from Kennfus:

Caspar Max(b.1805),Agnes(Schenck)Max(b.1810), Johannes (b.1835), Nicholas(b.1846), Matthias(b.1848)

They immigrated to Hamtramck, MI before 1860. I'm looking for further information that might lead to the ship and date of entry into the US.

Thanks,

Vanessa H.

Re: Rare Rohr McHenry 1812 Whiskey Bottle

MichaelMcHenry13 — 2009-09-03 08:32:41Z

Still Have that bottle? Thanks, Mike McHenry

Re: HEAD, William

radd1994183 — 2009-09-02 17:51:12Z

send me a e mail at radd1994@comcast.net and let me know exactly what you want, and i might be able to steer you in the right direction

regina brusca
radd1994@comcast.net

Arnold W. BOWEN (1931-2004) obit wanted

unserSTAMMBAUM — 2009-09-01 14:29:27Z

I believe he was born Aug 21, 1931 in a location unknown.

About July 29, 1951 she married Arnold Bowen in a place unknown. They had at least four children Janet (Paul Fracassi); Kay (Jeff Blake); Darrel (Anne Foresman) and David (Brenda Rohlwing).

Does anyone have access to the obit? I believe his wife Marianne is buried in Memorial Park in Woodstock and wonder if he is there as well?

I have other info and willing to share with other family researchers. Contact me at UnserStammbaum@aol.com

Marianne BASSUENER - BOWEN (1932-1980) obit & researchers wanted

unserSTAMMBAUM — 2009-09-01 14:24:57Z

I believe Marianne (also seen spelled Marian) Bassuener was born Sept 29, 1932 in Sheboygan County, WI.

About July 29, 1951 she married Arnold Bowen in a place unknown. They had at least four children Janet (Paul Fracassi); Kay (Jeff Blake); Darrel (Anne Foresman) and David (Brenda Rohlwing).

The Illinois State Historical Society has her obit in the Marengo Republican News on Feb 6, 1980. Does anyone have access to it locally?

I have other info and willing to share with other family researchers. Contact me at UnserStammbaum@aol.com

Gerald H. BASSUENER (1935-1987) any others researching?

unserSTAMMBAUM — 2009-09-01 14:15:24Z

Gerald was born Jan 5, 1935 in Sheboygan Falls, WI and died on Aug 25, 1987 in Woodstock.

During his time in McHenry County he owned an Open Pantry in Marengo, was a Township Supervisor and was a member of Zion Lutheran in Marengo.

He married Carol Oleson on Aug 19, 1961 somewhere in Harvard. They had at least three children Lisa (Randall Freeman); Paul (Jennifer Jording) and Sara (Tim Brown)

Gerald may have had seven grandchildren.

Are there others researching this family? Please contact me at UnserStammbaum@aol.com

HEAD, William

louiseholzman — 2009-08-29 16:59:25Z

William and Rebecca HEAD with family appear in the 1860 and 1870 Census for Algonquin, McHenry, Ill. They appear in the 1880 Census for Grafton, McHenry, Illinois.

Seeking more information on this family.

Barrett 1845-1858 McHenry Co IL

sford74 — 2009-08-22 17:43:51Z

Looking for any information on Edith Barrett (b. 1850 Vermont), her husband (unknown), and children Charles (b. 1833 NY), Frances (b. 1835 NY), William (b. 1837 NY), and Mary J. (b. 1839 NY). I know they came from Alden, NY, and left for Marmaton, KS in 1858 (where France married David Cobb, and William married Olive Barber). Census says they were in Alden in 1850, Marengo in 1855. Need to know if Charles died / buried in McHenry Co., or information on father.

Re: Help locating grave - Lumen Bartholomew, d. 18 Oct 1843 near Coral (Twp) McHenry Co, IL

annwells_1 — 2009-08-15 15:07:11Z

The legal description you sent is for the Richmond area, which is very north McHenry County - not near Coral Township at all.

I checked the first three cemetery books that McHenry County Genealogical Society has published over the last 20 years and did not find Lumen Bartholomew listed. In addition, I checked the probate index and he was not listed there either.

Ann L. Wells
Member MCIGS
http://www.mcigs.org

Re: Help locating grave - Lumen Bartholomew, d. 18 Oct 1843 near Coral (Twp) McHenry Co, IL

radd1994183 — 2009-08-15 13:50:03Z

mchenry county has 4 cemetery index books, you can call the mchenry library and ask them to check the books to see if they are listed in one of the books./

if they won't do it for you e mail me and i will go to a library and check for you.

e mail radd1994@comcast.net

Re: Owen Madden

KMontelaro — 2009-04-09 02:15:18Z

Wow--you really did get the names wrong! HA! Good luck and happy hunting.

Kathy

Re: Owen Madden

KMontelaro — 2009-04-09 01:27:56Z

Was your Grandmother's maiden name Hansen? If so then Margot is probably correct as that is a common Norwegian name. Do you know the approximate date of her birth and death?

Kathy

Re: Owen Madden

KMontelaro — 2009-04-09 01:12:50Z

You can contact me at my email address off-site if you wish.

When I began my research I knew the names of my Grandparents and a bit of their history that I learned from my parents. My maternal and paternal Grandparents died when I was just a little one so I never really knew them.

When I began my research I only knew that my Father was of Norwegian descent and my Mother was Irish and German. No one knew where in Norway or Ireland and the family Bible said my Grandmother's parents were from Spartan, Germany (there is no Spartan, Germany!)

I began my research by collecting all the records I could get my hands on about my Grandparents--census records, birth records, death records, land records, and church records and these records lead me eventually to my Great Grandparents. If you have living aunts and uncles, interview them to see what new information can be gleened. I trace entire families because I always am able to develop further information that may be found on documents of a sibling that helps the entire effort.

I still have not been able to get my Irish line traced any further than my Great Grandparents. I know where they came from in Ireland but that's about it. But, this took years to develop!

Are you a member of Ancestry.com?

Kathy

Re: Owen Madden

KMontelaro — 2009-04-09 00:35:14Z

My Grandfather Owen Madden did not have a brother named Oscar (at least that I know of). He had a brother named Thomas Jr., James, John and a sister named Catherine (Kate). Owen was born in Harvard, Illinois in 1866, son of Thomas Madden Sr. and Mary Ann Farnan. Thomas and Mary Ann and their children moved to Iowa in 1876 and settled near Elma, Iowa. Owen married Margaret Ann Beaumaster in Iowa in 1893 and them moved to Stutsman County, ND in 1900.

Does this help?

Kathy

Re: Owen Madden

KMontelaro — 2009-04-08 23:22:10Z

Owen's daughter Margaret is my mother. The email thread below says Margaret Ann Madden but her name is actually Margaret Alice Madden. She was born in North Dakota in 1912. I don't think you have the right Owen and Margaret unless you are my niece of course, then you have the correct one! HA! Your email did not give your full name.

Kathy Montelaro
cliklm@msn.com

Re: McHenry Co. Marr. look up

ceflock — 2009-03-31 11:39:32Z

I"m also looking for marriage records in McHenry Co., IL. But I need them a little bit earlier. Is there any other books that has been published on marriage records.
Schmitt and Dumrauff or Dumrauf

Help locating grave - Lumen Bartholomew, d. 18 Oct 1843 near Coral (Twp) McHenry Co, IL

FireRaven — 2009-08-13 02:34:44Z

Looking for the grave/headstone for Lumen Bartholomew.
b. 27 Oct 1785 in Connecticut
d. 18 Oct 1843 McHenry Co, IL
No idea what cemetery but the family was in Coral (Twp?) about that time. His widow Lydia married Henry White of Mc Henry County.

Because it is such an early death there is no death record or certificate to get the cemetery info from. The family came to McHenry Co in 1842 and was there until about 1850 when a son Michael D. Bartholomew sold land moved to Indiana and then came back to Douglas County, IL.

The land is described as the East 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 35 and the East 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Section No. 26 in the Township No. 46, North of Range 8, East of the 3rd principal meridian. Wondering if the land description can help locate a possible cemetery.

Any help is greatly appreciated.
Deborah Slager
Polo, IL

Bushnell Family of Crystal Lake, IL

schmuldty — 2009-04-08 14:54:20Z

I am looking for any pictures of the family of Richard Bushnell. The person I am interested in the most is Areannah, but if there is a picture of any of her siblings or parents available, please let me know where to find it. Or if you have a digital copy, can you please send it to me? Thanks.

Richard was listed as a farmer in 1850 in Dundee, vanished in 1860 & 1870 and was listed as a post office carrier in 1880 in McHenry County.

Richard Busnell (1807-1880)
m. Adeline (1821-1881)

Known children...
1. Louisa (1839-) m. Frederick Hills
2. Philla (1845-) m. Eben Hills
3. AREANNAH (1848-1861)
4. Richard William (1851-1859)
5. John Calvin (1855-1861)
6. Annah L. (1863-1940) m. George Camm

Richard, Adeline, Areannah, Richard William, and John Calvin are all buried in the same plot in Crystal Lake/Lake Avenue Cemetery in Crystal Lake, IL

Thanks,
Tim

Re: Fellows Surname

ECSanford — 2009-07-05 13:41:17Z

Kathy - Are you still researching this family? I'm trying to find a connection to Sanfords in McHenry County. I have photos of Jesse Fellows and his son that were found in boxes when cleaing out my aunt's house.

Gene

Re: Fellows Surname

ECSanford — 2009-07-05 13:39:14Z

Mr. Bird - Are your scans of the Fellows bible still online?

Gene Sanford

Re: Hallisay,Dunham,McHenry--Help

daniel4117 — 2009-05-27 08:57:03Z

Hello,

I know that they were two Bridget Hallicey's in Dunham around that period. One was born 1850,the other 1852.She could have been a cousin or servant.The other was married or the daughter of Jerimiah Hallicey.
If I remember correct,she did adopt a child,when she married.I had to search the census by the town,because the name Hallicey was spelled different so many times and ways.

dan powers

Re: McHenry Co. Marr. look up

PMetz6536 — 2009-03-30 11:42:40Z

PETERS, JOHN D A CAMPBELL, MARY E GORDON (MRS) DATE 1899-07-14 VOL 2 /71 LIC #10678 MC HENRY

Illinois marriage records can be looked up on line then ordered from this site:
http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/marrsrch.html

Hope this helps!

Re: Mathias Weber

HGJ421 — 2009-07-15 19:25:51Z

opps...sorry...John's last name is Weber, not Webster

Mathias Weber

HGJ421 — 2009-07-15 19:25:13Z

I'm looking for more info on the following family:

Mathias Weber b. abt 1851 Posen, Germany and d. 29 May 1925 Spring Grove, McHenry Co., IL. he m. abt 1877 to Mary L ? b. abt 1854 IL and d. 3 Aug 1919 Fox Lake, Lake Co., IL. in 1910 the family was in Grant, Lake Co., IL and then in 1920 they were in Burton, McHenry Co., IL.

I have 4 children for them:

1) Martin Weber b. 3 Dec 1886 McHenry Co., IL and d. 21 Jul 1941 Waukegan, Lake Co., IL

2) Peter Weber b. 3 Oct 1890 McHenry Co., IL and d. bef 1 Feb 2007. he m. abt 1919 Elizabeth J Bauer b. 11 Feb 1898 Wauconda, Lake Co., IL and d. 25 May 1979 Antioch, Lake Co., IL

3) John E Webster b. abt 1894 IL

4) Joseph Weber b. abt 1897 IL.
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i'm mostly interested in their child Peter and of course any farther generations.

thanks
susan
crazycandles83@yahoo.com

Re: McHenry Co. Marr. look up

annwells_1 — 2009-03-30 17:28:26Z

John D. A. Peters, residing Marengo, IL, a farmer, age 37 was born in Wheeling, Cook County, IL to John Peters and Lucinda Countryman. This is his 2nd marriage. He married Mary E. Campbell, nee Gordon, residing in Marengo, age 38, born in Michigan City, IN to James Gordon and Mary Ann Burns. This is her 2nd marriage. They were married in Woodstock, 14 July 1899 by W. A. Cristy, Justice of the Peace. Witnesses were C. S. Robb and theo. Hamer.

From:McHenry County Illinois Marriages, Vol. IV: 1894-1899. Published by McHenry County Genealogical Society, Crystal Lake, Illinois, 2006.

Re: Death record or Obituary for Joel Butts 1857-1860

annwells_1 — 2009-04-05 15:34:47Z

There are no death records (or births) before 1877. There are no exceptions to this rule. A check of the Woodstock papers didn't show any obits for Joel Butts. You can pretty well determine he died between 1857 and 1860 as there is a 2 year old in the household. That is assuming the child is his.

Nothing was found in a search of the area cemeteries. And, oddly, there was nothing found in probate for him. While he may not have had probate opened for his, he did have minor children and typically there should have been a legal guardian for them. Did the family move from McHenry County? Perhaps guardianship was granted in another county.

Death record or Obituary for Joel Butts 1857-1860

Leslie85223 — 2009-04-05 10:44:11Z

Assisting person seeking death record or obituary for Joel Butts (b. about 1806 NY) last shown in 1850 census. Joel's widowed wife, Mary Churchill Butts, is shown with 8 of their 12 children in 1860 census taken at Greenwood, McHenry, IL.

The couple were married in Geauga, OH on 11/2/1828.

Your assistance would be most appreciated.

L Smith

Re: Death record or Obituary for Joel Butts 1857-1860

Leslie85223 — 2009-04-05 17:29:11Z

Joel's wife, Mary, survived him and was still living in that area in 1860.

Joel Butts was reported to have been killed during the diggiing of a well in McHnry Co., but the year is unknown.

It appears Joel is one of those many people who simply slipped through the cracks of history . . .

Thanks for your input and assistance.

L Smith

Re: Death record or Obituary for Joel Butts 1857-1860

Leslie85223 — 2009-06-14 18:56:00Z

Hi Laurie:

I COMPLETELY understand the frustration you must be feeling after 20 years of research with big blank spots screaming at you from your family history. I too have experienced such angst over a few of my own ancestors missing data.

In this case I was trying to help someone with their search, but as you can see I never got very far. I have an extensive list of Butts ancestors so keep an eye on the boards.

I suppose it's possible the gentleman might have passed away elsewhere while visiting - it happens . . . There are so many little facts that are difficult to find in some instances unless you live in the area and can scan old newspaper files that might lead to another "clue".

What EXACTLY do you know, and have you some idea or suspect some other possibility no yet put to paper?

Leslie (AZ)

Re: CLARK-DIGGINS-BENWAY-STEVENS

AnnDeLine — 2009-05-10 13:49:37Z

Correction: Samuel E. Hollister's connection to Kinner in question. It has been pointed out to me that the transcription of the Thompson Co, NY Probate I used to establish the relationship was probably in error. "Samuel of Walworth Co." is most likely a misreading of "Lemuel of Walworth Co."

Lemuel is well documented as a son of Kinner and his name would be missing from the will if the transcription were accurate.

Lineage of Samuel remains unknown.

Re: McHenry Co. Marr. look up

diane1302 — 2009-03-31 16:47:59Z

HI
After I recieved the info on the marr. record I was looking for I just did a google search and found this site. It may be of help to you.
Good luck,
Diane

http://www.mcigs.org/research.htm

County Clerk's Office
Marriage Record Index: Vol. I, 1837-1893; Vol. II 1893-1908; ask clerk to see index created by MCIGS which is more complete than original.

McHenry Co. Marr. look up

diane1302 — 2009-03-30 20:27:06Z

HI
I need marriage info for Mrs. Mary Gordon Campbell who married John D.A. Peters on July 14, 1899 in McHenry County, Illinois. I would very much appreciate it if anyone could do this look up for me.
Thank you,
Diane
isiahcreek@gmail.com

Re: Hallisay,Dunham,McHenry--Help

MichaelOBrien733 — 2009-05-27 00:40:25Z

Was Bridget born in 1852? I believe a bridget Hallisay from dunham may have appeared in my relatives home during the 1880 census. The Sweeney Merchant was there with his daughter, many of the O'Brien's and yet Bridget Hallisay. She was much the mystery woman in the home. If she was born in 1852, can you tell me about her? Thanks!

Re: Albert or James Pierson

charlesdeanpierson — 2009-04-09 19:54:05Z

Schuyler Pierson is my 2nd great grandfather and his father Albert Pierson my 3rd GG.

Albert Pierson was born in Ithaca, NY on 7/1/1813 and died 9/19/1860 in Chicago, according to Anonymous on this Board.

My own research shows that Albert's parents were Jubal Pierson and Martha Duryea Pierson, who lived in the Ithaca, New York area. This line goes back to Henry Pierson who came to the Colonies in 1639 and settled in Southampton, NY. The book, Pierson Millenium, available from Heritage Books, is an excellent source for our line from Henry to Albert.

What is the full title of your source, "Harvard pg 294-295"?
Thanks,
Chuck Pierson

Re: Death record or Obituary for Joel Butts 1857-1860

laurenew1 — 2009-06-14 17:28:58Z

Hi:

Just saw your posting. I am descended from Joel Butts, but do not have a death date for him either. Would be interested in hearing from you as I have been working on Joel Butts & family for over 20 years.

Laurie

MCIGS Genealogy Program, 8/9/09 @1:30

krinewt — 2009-08-05 21:29:48Z

The McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society is sponsoring the following free program. All are welcome to attend.

Legacy Family Tree 7.0 and Family Tree Maker 2009
Go Head to Head
Presented by Janice Fritsch and Jane Haldeman

Sunday, August 9th at 1:30pm
McHenry Public Library
809 N. Front St. (Route 31)
McHenry IL 60050

Are you using your genealogy software to its fullest potential? Curious about what other programs might have to offer? Or, maybe you've just started thinking about how genealogy software might be able to help you organize and share data about your ancestors? If so, then you don't want to miss our next program.

Join us at the McHenry Public Library on Sunday, August 9th at 1:30 in the afternoon as we welcome Janice Fritsch and Jane Haldeman to our group. Jane and Janice will present a double-projector on-screen comparison of Legacy Family Tree 7.0 and Family Tree Maker 2009. Together they demonstrate the programs’ similarities, differences and unique features.

www.mcigs.org

Re: Bushnell Family of Crystal Lake, IL

radd1994183 — 2009-04-09 11:31:18Z

try and contact the Mchenry county historical museum in Union Illinois, they have a lot of pictures and may have one. that would be a start for you. They have a web site where you can access and get their phone number. I know the lady who runs it her name is Nancy but I can't remember her last name, but he is really nice.

jean brusca
radd1994@comcast.net

Re: Owen Madden

mellysamc — 2009-04-09 00:43:20Z

I feel sooo lost. I was never told much, but I know my G'ma moved to Washington from North Dakota and married my Grandpa, Harold Jones, and built the house I grew up in in 1953, had 5 kids, (my aunt and uncles) whom I know all of. My G'ma Margaret had the brother "Bud" who's name was Oscar along with a couple of sisters she had mentioned, but I was a kid when we talked about these things. My G'ma DID say something just b4 she died about her name not being Margaret when she was born. She said it was Margot. I'm starting to think my whole family tree is a lie... Maybe I'm just confused. Do u know how I might find the truth? I don't know the first thing about digging this stuff up.

Re: Owen Madden

mellysamc — 2009-04-09 02:05:42Z

Yeah. She was born in Dec 1915 and it turns out her fathers name WAS Hans Martinez but he changed it to Martin Hanson. So the name Hanson is a made up name to begin with, so going that route sent me to strangers with many similarities that threw my 4 a loop ha ha. Thanx for your time

Re: Owen Madden

mellysamc — 2009-04-09 02:01:30Z

I feel kinda dumb. I got names wrong and there is many similarities in our families, but it's not mine. I was going by names I remember from childhood and I was a bit wrong. It's kinda funny, but I'm going to use the names my aunt gave me and hopefully find the RIGHT grandparents. I'm glad we had this chat it's been fun-ny lol.

Re: Owen Madden

mellysamc — 2009-04-08 23:12:48Z

I am the granddaughter of Owen's daughter Margaret. I'm trying to build my family tree and I got stuck at her parents. Do you know the other siblings of Margaret and their birthdays? Also Owen's and Margaret Ann's birth and death dates?

Re: Owen Madden

mellysamc — 2009-04-08 23:34:52Z

This is interesting... I'm not sure. My G'ma always talked about the orphanage she grew up in and that her dad's name was Owen and her brother that I knew named Uncle Bud who was actually Oscar. I never really looked into things b4, but I started looking into it after she died a few years ago and then today I actually did some searching and ur thing here came up. I recognize some photo's from my G'ma's house that I grew up in. Hmmmmm I'm Melisa Clauder daugher of Melanie Walker (Jones) grandaughter of Margaret Jones (Hansen)