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Paul Stephens b 26 Sept 1901--d May 1983

Shadow76 — 2009-11-08 19:51:44Z

I am seeking any information on Mr. Paul Stephens who died in Bloomington, Ill 61701, in May 1983, and his family.
Thank you for your help.
Bart

Re: Beyers family immigrated to McLean Co. in 1857.

jcbeans — 2009-11-07 00:27:50Z

Greetings, I grew up in Blue Mound Township. I was familiar with an Arthur and Rosie Beier, grandparents of a good friend of mine. They are buried in Blue Mound Cemetery along with many other Beiers. Check it out at findagrave: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=10...;

Happy hunting.

Jill

Re: Vockrodt

erconetc — 2009-11-05 00:09:47Z

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Thanks,
Roger

Re: Vockrodt

erconetc — 2009-11-05 00:09:46Z

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Roger

Re: Vockrodt

erconetc — 2009-11-05 00:09:45Z

Hi ,
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Roger

Re: Vockrodt

erconetc — 2009-11-05 00:09:44Z

Hi ,
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Thanks,
Roger

Vockrodt

kspencer155 — 2009-11-04 19:40:28Z

I am looking for any personal information regarding the family of John Chris Vockrodt. He was born 1815 in Baden, Germany, came to United States Nov.13, 1833 (night of the great Fall of Meteors). He married Mary Jane Deal 1844 in Virginia. He had the following children John H., Ella, William L, Eleanor, Ellen, Walter, Susie and Charles. I am told he arrived in Maryland, then went to Waynesboro, Virginia then came to McLean County Illinois. I found his tombstone in West Twin Grove Cemetary, McLean County, Illinois. I do understand that he was the Justice of the Peace for Danvers Illinois. Thanks for any information you might have.

Re: Beyers family immigrated to McLean Co. in 1857.

DaleSheldon78 — 2009-11-04 06:35:06Z

I was researching this family as well for a friend. So far I have found the following:

Henry Beier born 1803-1806 in Prussia, married Wilhelmina "Minnie", born in Switzerland. One child died in Germany before the family immigrated to the United States in 1857. They had four other children:

1. John Theodore Beier - born March 25, 1839 in Prussia. Married Mary S. Swain of Bavaria in 1868. They had five children, all of East Bend, Champlain, Illinois - Laura, Ida, Amelia, George and Mary.

2. Frederick Beier - later moved to Chenoa, Illinois

3. Charles Beier - born 1848 in Prussia, married Minnie White (born 1850) on July 3, 1869 in McLean County, Illinois. Had four children: Albert (1870); Sarah (1873); Herman (1875) and Ida (1876).

4. Augustus Beier - born April 1850 in Prussia, married Fredericka Krouse (born 1852 Prussia) on August 13, 1870 in McLean County. They had six children: Louise Elizabeth Beier, born Dec 1873; William C., May 1875; Minnie, August 1880; Josie, March 1883; Arthur J, July 1885 and Gussie, April 1891.

Louise Elizabeth "Lizzie" Beier married Henry Sutter in 1892. They had eight children in McLean County. My friend is a descendant of this family.

1923 envelope to Arrowsmith from Esens, Ost Friesland, Germany

JimMiller599 — 2009-11-03 15:49:07Z

I recently found a photograph of an old envelope to Mrs John George OTTEN living near Mrs John OMMEN in Arrowsmith, McLean County that was sent from Esens, Ost Friesland, Germany in 1923. You can see the envelope on http://philgen.org (search on OMMEN, select the one with Arrowsmith, click on View, and scroll to the bottom of the page), or click on the link below.

There is a Theda (Mrs John) OMMEN in the 1910 and 1920 US censuses of Martin, Illinois, but I am uncertain if I have found Mrs John OTTEN. There is a Theda (Mrs John) OTTEN, from Germany, who emigrated in 1923, in the 1930 US census, Illinois, Woodford County, Roanoke ED 102-26, p. 2B (written). I wondered if someone more familiar with the area could check for other possibilities. I believe that Esens, Ost Friesland may be Theda OMMEN's and Theda OTTEN's birthplace and this envelope will be helpful to someone in their genealogical research. The reason I have a photo of the envelope is because of my interest in using old envelopes and postcards in genealogical research. I have an article in the spring 2009 issue of New England Ancestors entitled Philatelic Genealogy (viewable at the philgen website) and have started the philgen website. This envelope was sent during a period of hyper-inflation in Germany.

Here is a direct link to the photo of the envelope: http://philgen.org/index.php?option=com_fabrik&c=form&am...

Re: MIlton S Morrison Obit Died Jan 29, 1926

erconetc — 2009-10-17 00:32:44Z

Hi Linda ,
Our Society can help you with your request for an obit .
Please send your email & snail mail address to
thefortoflex@aol.com.
Looking to hearing from you ,

Re: SERILDA GREENLEE MARLAR

Myssi10 — 2009-10-16 13:04:31Z

THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION. MUCH APPRECIATED. THANKS,

MIlton S Morrison Obit Died Jan 29, 1926

lmorrsn — 2009-10-14 18:25:28Z

I am needing the Obit for Milton S Morrison who died Jan 29, 1926 in McLean County, IL. I can't seem to get any info of where to go for Obits in this county. I would appreciate help on this as possible. Thanks
Linda Morrison Brownstown, IN

Re: SERILDA GREENLEE MARLAR

kzavada — 2009-10-14 17:39:35Z

On the 14 Jun 1900 she's in census with her husband and family
Wabash township,Fountain County, INDIANA
MARLAR
Thomas,Dec 1855 KY farm laborer
Serilda,Sep 1855 IL married abt. 1883,had 8 children-5 alive now,father b. VA mother b. TN
Cecil,Oct 1883,IL
Edward T.,Jul 1888,IL(died Apr 1954 Oklahoma)
Maggie L.,Aug 1891 KY
Audra A.,Mar 1893 KY
Alma May 1897 IN
might check that county in Indiana
also
1880 census finds Thomas MARLAR b. abt. 1856 KY in VanBuren,Clay Co.,IN
and one of Serilda's siblings was born in Indiana,
might check indiana.
Good Hunting,
Kathy

Re: Edwards Family

cuhelp — 2009-10-14 03:30:38Z

hin how are you could you please tell me if your phillip edwards father name was john

VIDA MARLAR

Myssi10 — 2009-10-13 18:52:26Z

VIDA MARLAR BORN 8-1884 IN MCLEAN CO., ILLINOIS AND DIED 8-9-1885 IN MCLEAN CO., ILLINOIS. DON'T KNOW WHERE SHE'S BURIED AT. SHE IS THE DAUGHTER OF THOMAS AND SERILDA GREENLEE MARLAR.

I'D APPRECIATE ANY AND ALL HELP. THANKS.

SERILDA GREENLEE MARLAR

Myssi10 — 2009-10-09 20:37:27Z

TRYING TO LOCATE THE PLACE WHERE SHE IS BURIED AT. THIS IS ALL THE INFO THAT I HAVE.

SERILDA GREENLEE BORN TO EDWARD AND MARGARET NORRIS GREENLEE 9-17-1855 IN CLARK CO., ILLINOIS AND DIED 11-24-1900 IN MCCLEAN CO., ILLINOIS. SHE MD THOMAS JEFFERSON MARLAR, SON OF GEORGE AND MARY JANE HAMPTON MARLAR 10-18-1882 IN CLARK CO., ILLINOIS. THOMAS WAS BORN 12-18-1855 IN KNOX CO., KENTUCKY AND DIED 9-15-1920 IN JONES OKLAHOMA. THEIR CHILDREN ARE-CECIL, VIDA, VER, EDWARD, MARGARET, AUDREA, AULNA AND LAURA.

I AM RESEARCHING THE MARLAR/MARLOW FAMILY FOR MY UNCLE. I'D APPRECIATE ANY HELP. THANKS.

Wm. Montgomery / Lydia Swearingen descendants

jblair127 — 2009-10-09 17:56:50Z

Always looking to fill in gaps on this family from Dewitt-McLean Counties, ILL. The oldest John ended up in California, 3 siblings, Matilda, Charles and James ended up in Rice/Barton Co. Kansas, while Sarah lived and died in Dewitt as well as Wm. Washington. Would love to find death dates for both Wm.Wash and Sarah. Thanks, John B.

Descendants of William H. Montgomery

1 William H. Montgomery 1814 - 1850
. +Lydia Jane Swearingen 1823 - 1900
...... 2 John W. Montgomery 1838 - 1918
.......... +Mary Ann Crum 1835 - 1910
.............. 3 William H. Montgomery 1867 -
.................. +Ida Smith 1872 -
.............. 3 Benjamin Franklin Montgomery 1869 -
.............. 3 Frederick Montgomery 1874 -
...... *2nd Wife of John W. Montgomery:
.......... +Maggie 1856 -
...... 2 Sarah Jane Montgomery 1840 - 1900
.......... +George D. Finch 1829 -
.............. 3 Lewis G. Finch 1866 -
.................. +Ida Phillips 1884 -
.............. 3 James Montague Finch 1867 -
.............. 3 Gelan Leontini Finch 1869 - 1934
.................. +Lenora Ellen Luttrell 1882 - 1942
.............. 3 Adda Cash Finch 1871 - 1909
.................. +Edward Hamilton Summers 1870 - 1957
.............. 3 Thora Frances Finch 1873 -
.................. +Charles W. Harrold 1871 -
.............. 3 Athel Burt Finch 1878 -
...... 2 Matilda E. Montgomery 1842 -
.......... +Isaac Stout 1817 -
.............. 3 Benjamin Franklin Stout 1857 - 1946
.................. +Emma Alice Allgire 1862 - 1932
.............. 3 George W. Stout 1864 - 1897
.................. +Cora B. 1876 -
.............. 3 Mary Etta Stout 1867 -
.............. 3 Theodore Stout 1869 -
.............. 3 Winifred Stout 1872 -
.............. 3 Marian May Stout 1875 -
.............. 3 Otto Stout 1878 -
...... *2nd Husband of Matilda E. Montgomery:
.......... +Alfred Moore
...... 2 Charles D. Montgomery 1843 - 1900
.......... +Sarah E. Gildersleeve 1848 -
.............. 3 Clarence O. Montgomery 1875 - 1957
.................. +Anna J. 1890 - 1971
.............. 3 Jesse Finess Montgomery 1880 -
.................. +Sadie L. 1885 -
.............. 3 Charles Arthur Montgomery 1882 -
.................. +Frances F. 1889 -
.............. 3 Grace Faith Montgomery 1885 -
...... 2 James B. Montgomery 1845 - 1927
.......... +Clara A. 1856 - 1950
.............. 3 Ray Montgomery 1888 -
.................. +Veva L. Shaw 1886 -
.............. 3 William Montgomery 1891 - 1942
.................. +Iva Mary Currens 1891 - 1991
.............. 3 Harriet Montgomery 1894 - 1973
.................. +Roy Melville Mudge 1888 -
...... 2 William Washington Montgomery 1848 - 1880
.......... +Angeline E. Culver 1850 -
.............. 3 William Edward Montgomery 1877 - 1951
.................. +Ivy A. 1870 -
.............. 3 Emma Montgomery 1879 -

Re: Austin Montgomery, McLean Co.

pickinguptwigs — 2009-10-03 17:23:56Z

Sorry, I struck out.
---I did find the Civil War enlistment of an Austin Montgomery in 1864 in Kewanee (Henry Co.) IL.

---Also found an Austin Montgomery enumerated in the 1840 St. Clair Co. IL census.

---Found his McLean County marriage to Rachel in the IL State Archive Marriage database but not his marriage to Nancy W. Turner.

---Did not find a will or probate file for Austin in the McLean Co. index at the IL State Archive site

Re: cemetery

Short714 — 2009-09-09 16:50:27Z

Thank you I will contact them

cemetery

Short714 — 2009-08-22 23:28:02Z

Can someone tell me what happened to the Garr family cemetery, and the 6 gravers that were there.
thanks
Shirley

Re: cemetery

awcannon — 2009-09-15 13:15:04Z

According to the McLean County Genealogical Society, Garr Cemetery is farmed over and some of the stones are used as stepping stones at a nearby house.

Re: cemetery

erconetc — 2009-09-09 01:56:02Z

Hi ,
The Fort in Lexington ,IL . has a complete book on the Garr Cemetery in Sec. 35 of Old Town Twp . The Cemetery was about 2 miles East of Downs , IL .until about 1976.
You can contact the Fort by phone : 309-365-4591 or by
e-mail : Thefortoflex@aol.com.

Austin Montgomery, McLean Co.

jblair127 — 2009-10-02 16:58:36Z

I've had a roadblock with this family for years, and still hoping someday to find them on the 1860 census or even the 1850.....anyone??? Rachel and the kids are on the 1870 and 1880 Le Roy, McLean Co. ILL Census. Thanks, John

1. AUSTIN2 MONTGOMERY was born Abt. 1825 in Kentucky. He married (1) NANCY W. TURNER (Tanner) 12 Aug 1849 in McLean Co. Illinois. She was born Abt. 1828 in Indiana. He married (2) RACHAL KENNEDY (Canady) 06 Apr 1854 in McLean Co. Illinois. She was born Abt. 1828 in Illinois.

Notes for RACHAL KENNEDY:
1870 McLean Co. ILL
1880 Leroy, McLean Co. ILL

Children of AUSTIN MONTGOMERY and RACHAL KENNEDY are:
i. EMILY3 MONTGOMERY, b. Abt. 1857, Illinois.
ii. AUSTIN MONTGOMERY, b. Abt. 1860, Illinois.

Re: Austin Montgomery, McLean Co.

jblair127 — 2009-10-03 14:33:56Z

What you have to remember is that some census years for McLean and Dewitt, is that you have to put a space between Mc Lean and De witt and I don't remember which census you have to do that with. Here's 1870 and 1880

1870 Bloomington, Mc Lean Co. ILL HH 1857
MONTGOMY (no RE in Ancestry index)
Rachel 42 ILL
Emily 13 ILL
Austin 10 ILL

1880 ED 174, Le Roy, McLean Co. ILL
HH 102
MONTGOMERY Rachel 57, ILL Ireland GA
Emma 21 ILL KY ILL
Austin 19 ILL KY ILL

Emmet Roach

famgene_1 — 2009-07-15 18:02:20Z

I'm trying to find an obituary for Emmet Roach who died Oct. 1972 in Bloomington. Thank you for any help.

Re: William Frederick changed e's to a's

dfklein — 2009-10-01 13:03:47Z

I also have Pomrenke family from Illinois. They lived in Delavan, Hopedale, Minier, and Bloomington. Where did your family settle in Illinois?

Re: William Frederick changed e's to a's

dfklein — 2009-10-01 14:42:13Z

Dear Barbara,
Any help with this family that you can give me would be appreciated. The Pomrenke's was a large family and it does get confusing to figure out who is who. if you would like you can email me at frklein131@sbcglobal.net. Thanks, David

Re: cemetery

teasz5 — 2009-08-23 12:31:54Z

Hi Shirley,

The folks buried in the Garr Cemetery are listed at findagrave.com but without photos.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GScid=...

The Cemetery is still appearing on current plat maps in Section 35 in Old Town Township so it is apparently still there. But it appears to be "landlocked" thus making access a little more difficult.

http://moncelle.com/mclean/oldtown.jpg

I hope this helps.

Teri Moncelle Colglazier

McLean County Genealogy Trails Host
http://genealogytrails.com/ill/mclean

Livingston County Genealogy Trails Host
http://genealogytrails.com/ill/livingston

Re: William J. Kincaid -Bloomington, McLean Co IL 1862

rmemazz — 2009-09-12 20:03:19Z

Does anyone have the 1860 census with William Jackson Kincaid/Kingcade/Kinkaid?

William Jackson Kincaid/Kingcade's particulars:
b: c.4 july 1831 [est. from grave marker] TN
d: 1875 MO
Found in 1850 Gibson CO TN census with wife Polly b: 1824 AL & daughter Martha age 2 TN & son James Henry Kingcade b: 1850 TN.

Children in 1860 should be
Martha Kincaid, b. abt. 1848, TN
James Kincaid, b. abt. 1850, TN
Martina Kincaid, b. abt. 1856, CA
Wife: Mary? Polly? Alice? Sena / Seny?
Or Emma Manfield?

Found in 1870 in Henry Co., Missouri census
Ancestry.com - Census -
1870 Henry Co MO
(Grand River township pg 264)
234 235
KINKAID William 40 M W.Farmer..TN
Martina 14 F W Keeping house..CA
Jane 7 F W..IL
Jacob 5 M W..IL
Mary 2 F W..Iowa
Usher Susan 32 F W Housekeeper

I just have to find that 1860 census either in CA or IL~!
Thanks

Re: Austin Montgomery, McLean Co.

pickinguptwigs — 2009-10-03 15:43:59Z

Thanks - Ancestry actually has her indexed as "Rachael" instead of Rachel in the 1870 census. I figured that the surname might be mangled so I was searching by "Rachel" and that managed to get mangled also. Ancestry's index is correct as "Rachael Montgomy" because this is how the census enumerator recorded the names but I have had issues with Ancestry's indexing errors many times. Due to all their errors, when I abstract or transcribe a census entry, I also note what Ancestry's index entry is for that household so it can be easily located again.

Re: Jacob Musselman

pickinguptwigs — 2009-09-30 13:21:48Z

It would be helpful to include his date of birth or approx. age from the census information.

Re: Austin Montgomery, McLean Co.

pickinguptwigs — 2009-10-03 14:15:42Z

You're doing better than I am in finding them in the census this morning. What is Rachel's name (and spelling) in the 1870 McLean Co. census? I'd like to view the household and work backwards but I can't find her. Also, could you please provide the 1880 information. Thanks ----- JJ

Re: cemetery

pickinguptwigs — 2009-09-16 11:45:03Z

This total lack of respect is appalling and irresponsible.

On the other hand, your accomplishments to memorialize and preserve over 25,000 grave markers at Find-A-Grave is an amazing and remarkable achievement, Tony. Thanks for all that you do. J.Johnson

Re: Jacob Musselman

pickinguptwigs — 2009-09-29 17:34:20Z

There are 28 Jacob Musselman's interments listed at Findagrave.com

Re: Jacob Musselman

pickinguptwigs — 2009-09-29 17:31:44Z

The online IL Statewide Death Index (pre-1916) available at the IL State Archives site reports:

MUSSELMAN, JACOB 1909-01-21 CHICAGO 57 YR Cert# 00011106 COOK

Re: Mary Ann Porter

kzavada — 2009-09-06 19:04:11Z

Hmm,
IL state archives marriage index
http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/marrsrch.html
has
James ZIMMERMAN married MORGAN county 14 Dec 1837 Mary PORTER
vol/page 00B/0009 lic # 00000228

1850 census they are in DeWITT Co,IL
Mary A b. 1817 Iowa
on the same page 2 families above her
James PORTER 40,b.TN and his family

1860 census McLean Co
Mary 1828,IL
just a few above is william porter 46,b.TN

1870 census
Leavenworth Co
Mary age 49,b.GA VAULES $0-$200 might mean she inherited something. Her husband has no values listed.

The following found Morgan Co Genealogical indexes
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilmaga/index2.html

Methodist Episcopal Church members to Dec 1841
Jacksonville Station,Morgan Co
PORTER, James 1841
ZIMMERMAN
James 1840
Mary Ann 1840

It could be that James is her older brother...might be able to follow him. Just a thought.
Hope these help
Kathy

Re: Location of Horatio Bent papers?

kzavada — 2009-07-28 15:31:52Z

Might try
Bloomington Library reference department or McLean County Genealogy Society. His house is a historic landmark and there's a Bloomington school named after him.
try these links
mcgs.org
McLean Co Genealogy Society
http://www.bloomingtonlibrary.org/find/family_&_local_hi...
Bloomington Library
They would know what happened to his papers

Jacob Musselman

lguzman166 — 2009-09-28 16:41:44Z

I am looking for information on Jacob Musselman that was born in Baden Germany and came to McLean from Montgomery County Ohio around 1865. The last record I can find for him is 1880 and he is dead by 1900. Was wondering when he died and where he is buried.

Re: Jacob Musselman

lguzman166 — 2009-09-29 20:20:53Z

Thanks but he is not the one that died in Chicago and he is not one of the 28 on find a grave. All of his children are buried in McLean and he lived there since 1858.

Location of Horatio Bent papers?

S_Stemont — 2009-07-28 13:56:56Z

Does anyone know what became of the papers of Bloomington lawyer Horatio Bent? (I think he died in Bloomington in 1931.) I understand Bent did a lot of genealogical research in connection with his work that sometimes ran into volumes...

Re: Location of Horatio Bent papers?

S_Stemont — 2009-07-30 14:29:57Z

I'll try that...I'm waiting to hear from historical society, too. I've since figured out that his son (also Horatio, but with a C mid initial) was in Bloomington at least until 1949, and the son's widow, Daisy, died in 1969. (That's within recent memory as far as I'm concerned, but then I'm getting up there.) No children that I've found, so I'm hoping family papaers were left to an organization.

Re: William Frederick changed e's to a's

batmoon1 — 2009-10-01 13:31:17Z

My family was in Bloomington, Mclean, Ilinois on the 1930 census. Robert Keith Pomrenke married Ann Gooding in 1952. The father of Robert was Carl G. Pomrenke. I have a bit more info but they might be living. Barbara

Re: William Frederick changed e's to a's

batmoon1 — 2009-10-01 13:31:16Z

Re: Gene Enos of Bloomington circus fame

lamb1936 — 2009-09-14 18:38:21Z

Thank you - this might help

Mary Ann Porter

wilsonfam7 — 2009-09-06 03:24:20Z

I'm looking for any information that I can find on Mary Ann Porter. She married James Zimmerman in McLean County in 1837. On the 1850 Census, in McLean County, her birthplace is listed as Iowa. On the 1860, it's Georgia, and on 1870 (they had moved to KS), it's Illinois.

I've looked for Porters in and around McLean County, in 1830, and found a few that might be her family, but since those census records just give the ages, I can't make a positive link.

She died in 1876, probably in KS. I'd love to find out who her parents were, and where she was born.

Thanks

Re: Mary Ann Porter

wilsonfam7 — 2009-09-07 02:34:08Z

Thanks, I had found those census records. I had made a note about James Porter, on the 1850 Census. I hadn't seen the church record. That makes me think that he really might be her brother. I think I might have found him on the 1840 Census, in Morgan County. Another person of interest is Robert Porter. He might be her father. He is in McLean in 1850, and possibly in Morgan County in 1840. I was kind of losing steam, but seeing them on the Church record will keep me moving. Thanks again.

Stansbury/Stanberry

allez2008 — 2009-09-24 22:33:03Z

Would like to make contact with any descendents of Stansbury's that lived in McLean County during the mid 1800's. I am trying to establish a relationship to William Henry Stansbury who lived in Adams County, IL in 1850. He is said to have been born in OH or VA.

Re: Old Oak Grove Cemetery, LeRoy, IL

claireiris — 2009-09-15 18:04:02Z

I see that you have no dates for Leroy S. Barstow. I can tell you that he remarried and moved to Rice County, Kansas. He is buried in the Bean Cemetery near Little River.

Barstow's second wife was my ancestor Lydia Ann VanSchoyck Fuller. Her first husband, Isaac Fuller, is supposedly also buried in Old Oak Grove. I'm planning a trip there to see if I can find his grave. Can anyone tell me if there is still a stone and Civil War marker for him?

Thanks.

Re: William Grover Schmidt/Smith

Jeannie_Hohimer — 2009-08-23 22:04:44Z

my new email is jhohimer@awesomenet.net

Re: Gene Enos of Bloomington circus fame

drnlh — 2009-09-14 17:55:34Z

I don't have info you're looking for. But in 1940s trapese acts practiced at Bloomington YMCA, also in a barn nearby, maybe Gene Cawood was name of that owner. There was a couple, Fred and ? Mott who were circus people from that same time period. Hope this gives you some clues to follow. Good luck.