McLean - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

James Carl LEAKE

Volunteer - Nancy Shevoka — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

The Pantagraph, Monday, December 14, 1998 (PHOTO)

JAMES CARL LEAKE

LEXINGTON--James Carl Leake, 72, of R.R. 1, Lexington, died at 6 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 12, 1998) at Lexington Nursing Home.

His funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Marys Catholic Church, Lexington, with Father Terry Cassidy officiating. Burial will be in Lexington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Musselman-Beck Funeral Home, Lexington.

Memorials may be made to St. Marys Catholic Church, Lexington, Lexington Ambulance Association or OSF Hospice of Central Illinois.

Mr. Leake was born Dec. 2, 1926, in Lexington, the son of Patrick and Mary E. Downes Leake. He married Helen Dunn on Jan. 31, 1950, in Bloomington. She survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Deb (Duane) Leverance, Ponte Verde Beach, Fla.; and Lisa (John) Fritze, LeRoy; four sons, Patrick (Connie) Leake, Elgin; Anthony (Joy) Leake, Baker, Fla.; Christopher (Lynette) Leake, Lexington; and Steve (Pam) Leake, Lexington; one sister, Rita Leake, Arlington, Va.; two brothers, Andrew Leake, Elizabeth; and William Leake, Lexington; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one brother and one grandchild.

Mr. Leake served in the Army during World War II.

Mr. Leake was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church, Lexington. He was self-employed as a grain farmer. He was a member of the American Rifle Association and was an avid outdoorsman.

Charles and William E. "Abe" (his son) Dungee/Dungey

mrsstrong1 — 24 Jun 2001 1:42:03 GMT

My ancestors, CHARLES DUNGEE/DUNGEY (b.1797TN?),AND HIS SON, WILLIAM E. "ABE" DUNGEE/DUNGEY (b.1830's TN)were in the DeWitt Co. area in the 1850's and Charles, possibly even later.

CHARLES married a wife, NANCY LANE, probably in DeWitt.
WILLIAM married DORINDA/LORINDA SPENCER in DeWitt in 1851.
He later married a MISS DILLON, possibly from Bloomington, IL as well as a MARGARET JANE YOUNG, origin unknown.

A DeWitt Co. lookup suggested I search MACLEAN COUNTY, because they lived near the border.

PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE EVER HEARD OF ANY OF THESE PEOPLE. THANKS!

Lois J BRAKEBILL

Volunteer - Nancy Shevoka — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

The Pantagraph, Monday, December 14, 1998 (PHOTO)

LOIS J. BRAKEBILL

Lois J. Ranney Brakebill, 61, of 1320 N. Mason St., Bloomington, died at 11:16 a.m. Sunday (Dec. 13, 1998) at BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal.

Her funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Beck Memorial Home, the Rev. Bradley F. Watkins II officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the memorial home.

Memorials may be made to Evangelical United Methodist Church.

She was born March 19, 1937, at Bloomington, a daughter of Henry and Helen Hatfield Ranney. She married R. Gordon Brakebill on Dec. 18, 1954, at Normal. He survives.

Also surviving are two sons and one sister, all of Bloomington. They are Brian (Tina) Brakebill, 913 W. Wood St.; Brad (Stephanie) Brakebill, 1322 N. Mason St.; and Mary Ann (John) Mowbray, 1322 N. Mason St.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son who was stillborn; and one daughter, Brenda.

Mrs. Brakebill was a homemaker. She was a season worker at CADC since 1987.

She was a member of Ladies of the Moose.

She was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church.

Jordan McClellan ... 1850 Fed Census for McLean Co. IL

katebcook — 5 Oct 2001 8:15:48 GMT

The following is from 1850 Fed. Census for McLean Co., IL:
Dwelling 1473/family 1506
McClellan, Jordan, age 52, farmer, $900, b. SC
McClellan, Elizabeth, age 35, b. IN
McClellan, Robert D. T., age 14 ,b. IL
McClellan, George P., age 8, b. IL
McClellan, Sarah F. J., age 6, b. IL
McClellan, Martha A., age 3 mo., b. IL

Can anyone tell me who the parents of Jordan McClellan are? Did he have siblings? Thanks in advance.

Howard G CENTER Jr

Volunteer - Nancy Shevokas — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

The Pantagraph, Tuesday, December 22, 1998 (PHOTO)

HOWARD G. CENTER JR.

Howard G. Center Jr., 48, of 105 Weldon St., Bloomington, died at 10:25 a.m. Sunday (Dec. 20, 1998) at his home. He had been ill.

His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Metzler-Froelich Memorial Home, Bloomington. Michael Louanna Casey-Beich will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the memorial home.

Memorials may be made to The Rock of Praisers, P.O. Box 3053, Bloomington, IL 61702.

He was born Dec. 24, 1949, at Bloomington, the son of Howard Gean and Evelyn Ann Stoddard Center Sr.

Survivors include three sons, Allen and Billy Center, both of Bloomington, and Donald Prather; two daughters, Anne (John) Roberts, Bloomington; and Tammy (Steve) Phinney, Lexington; one brother, Richard Center, Vadnais Heights, Minn..; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Ethel Marie GRAY

Volunteer - Nancy Shevoka — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

The Pantagraph, Tuesday, December 1, 1998 (PHOTO)

ETHEL MARIE GRAY

CHENOA--Ethel Marie Gray, 72, of Chenoa, died at 1:05 p.m. Monday (Nov. 30, 1998) at Meadows Mennonite Home, rural Chenoa.

Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Chenoa United Methodist Church. The Rev. Tony Allen and Steven Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Chenoa Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, and one hour before the service Thursday at the church.

Memorials may be made to her church, Meadows Mennonite Home or a charity of the donors choice.

She was born Dec. 20, 1924, at Bloomington, the daughter of Paul L. and Edith B. Urban Ummel. She married Clarence John Gray on Dec. 31, 1944, at Chenoa. He died Aug. 29, 1995.

Survivors include three sisters, Esther Raber, Frances Albrecht and Virginia Feit, all of Chenoa.

Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Her parents and one brother preceded her in death.

She was a member of Chenoa High School Class of 1942. Mrs. Gray was a bookkeeper at the Meadows Cooperative and a secretary at the Chenoa High School. She retired from the Bank of Chenoa after 27 years, where she was an assistant trust officer. She belonged to Chenoa United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women and lived in the Chenoa area her entire life.

Rachel (Demuth) Ferguson & son obediah Ferguson 1870 census

rogercramer1333 — 14 Aug 2008 8:50:03 GMT

I am trying to find out if Rachel Ferguson and her son Obediah were buried in the Chenoa Cemetery, Chenoa Twp., McLean Co., IL. They resided there in 1870 when Rachel was listed as 85 yrs. old and Obediah was 40 yrs. old. I believe Obediah had Downs Syndrome. Could someone please check the cemetery for me??
Thank you!
Sue Cramer
Peoria, AZ

Wm. Christ b. 1884, Ohio > Columbus > Normal, Illinois > Chicago Railroader

wwolff — 5 Aug 2008 3:50:57 GMT

I am seeking information on William Christ, b. 8 July 1884 to Charles Christ and Frances Philamena “Minnie” Schmelzer in Ohio. By 1879 (maybe earlier) the family was in Columbus, Ohio. Older siblings include Charles Christ Jr., Paul, Catherine or “Kate.” Younger siblings include Joseph, Frank and John Anthony. This is a railroad family.

In the 1920 census, William is living at Normal, McLean, Illinois employed as a pipe fitter. He is married to Anna, 38 born in Illinois and they have five children, William H., 18; George, 17, Harold 15; Ralph 11 and Jeanette 8. The two oldest boys are also employed at the railroad shop.

I have a 1926 letter that suggests that William is in Danville, Illinois, and a 1948 obituary for his brother Paul R. Christ at Bloomington, Illinois that places him at Chicago. I believe he died in Chicago May 1971 though I do not yet have a copy of the death certificate. Does this sound like your family?

Joseph G. Carter 1844-1874 - (Parents of)

Shawnel76 — 3 Aug 2008 10:46:32 GMT

Does anyone have any info or tombstone photo of Joseph G. Carter? Born May 18, 1844 (Hudson, Illinois), Died June 29, 1874 (McLean, Illinois). I'm especially interested in finding out who his parents were.

He married Sarah McNaught. I have the names of his children and will provide those if someone needs that info.

Thank you.

obituary-Edwin R. Willis McLean, Illinois 1987

dolly68 — 21 Jul 2008 1:29:41 GMT

Looking for obituary for Edwin R. Willis. He was born on Feb 23, 1911 and died Oct 15, 1987/

I'm trying to find out who his father was and his mothers maiden name.

Please write: Vicki Willis Scribner
scribrace@yahoo.com

Alvira Pierce b 1849? & Eliza Jane Pierce b. 1866?

caroleavon — 16 Jul 2008 9:51:23 GMT

Daughters of Philander Pierce and Samantha Hartwell - they came to McLean co in 1868. Would like to know what happened to Alvira? and her sister Eliza Jane?
They had a brother Hiram A. Pierce who m. Mary Cordelia Story, and a sister Mary L, who m. Casper C. Benjamin.

And leads welcome, Thanks

Poor farm records

simplytroy — 14 Jul 2008 3:14:49 GMT

In browsing through the McLean County Museum of History's website, I noticed they have quite a bit of information up now about the County Poor Farm, located south of Bloomington, including an index of deaths. You can find it here:
http://www.mchistory.org/Poor_Farm_Collection_Finding_Aid.ht...

Seaton

Laurieewb — 8 Jul 2008 9:46:05 GMT

I am looking for the Seaton Family ca 1860 they came from NY and settled for a time at Decatur.

william cullen GILBERT

redhatgirl — 8 Jul 2008 4:57:10 GMT

WILLIAM CULLEN GILBERT, born 1887 in the jonesboro, illinois area, is a sibling of my grandfather SAMUEL BRAXTON GILBERT, born 1890. the boys were in the Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Orphanage in Bloomington, IL for a while after the death of their mother, Lucinda Underwood Gilbert in 1897. William's father, Hayden, remarried and william left home c 1906. we have no knowledge of him after that time. if someone out there knows of him, we would appreciate your sharing what you know. we pray he had a wonderful life somewhere after having such a rough start...william's niece, jo gilbert

Lydia Johnston and David B. Case

marilynsue1945 — 19 May 2008 9:58:25 GMT

I'm looking for a cemetery listing for Lydia Case, and her son David B. Case. Lydia died after 1880, David B. Case born 1847 died 11 April 1927. An obit would be great on David B. if possible. Thanks in advance.

Need OBIT Sarah Ellen (Fell) Faloon died 24 OCT 1884 Blooomington, IL

hslawblm — 18 Jun 2008 8:29:15 GMT

Need Obituary for Sarah Ellen (FELL) FALOON
B: 4 Nov 1842
Bloomington, Mclean Co., Il.
D: 24 Oct 1884
Bloomington, Mclean Co., Il.

also where buried????

thanks for any help!

HOGAN

Kathy Schaecher — 12 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Posted on Wed, 08 Jul 1998

LOOKING FOR MARGARET JEAN HOGAN BORN RANDOLPH, ILLINOIS IN MC LEAN COUNTY AROUND 1922-23. LAST KNOW ADDRESS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. WORKED AS A SINGER IN A NIGHTCLUB AND CONNECTED WITH PERSON NAMED STOFFEL IN 1949-50. ANY INFORMATION REGARDING HER WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED SHE IS MY MOM. I WAS NOT ADOPTED. LOOKING FOR ANY FAMILY MEMBER CONNECTED TO
MARGARET JEAN. HOGAN IS MAIDEN NAME? THANK YOU.

Ainsworth, Cain, Chesher, Harkness, Hollingsworth,Lackey, McFarland, McIntyre, Pangborn, Rutledge, Spindler,W

pickinguptwigs — 25 Jan 2008 3:42:12 GMT

I am researching the following McLean Co. surnames:

Ainsworth
Cain
Chesher
Harkness
Hollingsworth
Lackey
McFarland
McIntyre
Pangborn
Rutledge
Spindler
Worley

Jeanne Johnson
Florida

Old Photos from Bloomington Illinois

Lisarees68 — 30 Jun 2008 2:20:04 GMT

I have found some old photos from different photography studios in Bloomington Illinois. I found them at a garage sale. The different studios are: Meyer, Gross, Star, Art Foto Shop, Ros Syl, United Photo, Williams, Macy. Some of the peoples names who have been photographed are: Meyers, Bierbaum. Dellit,Frevert(orTrevert), Haning, Thomas,. If you have connections, please feel free to email me privately. dmtmrees@bellsouth.net

POW/MIA Korean War Mclean Co. DUKE

powmiadna — 8 Jun 2008 1:51:58 GMT

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

Soldier: JAMES DANIEL DUKE
Born: 1923 Black
Date of loss: November 28, 1923 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 Mclean 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

Weed, Dibble, Moore

Martha Hodder — 14 Jun 2003 3:47:47 GMT

I am looking for the families of Corydon Weed, Merritt Harmon Weed, Rufus Whitney Dibble and Asa H Moore in Bloomington in the 1860's and 70's.

William Walter OWEN, 1808-1852

Bill Huston — 4 Aug 2005 1:41:57 GMT

Need information on William Walter OWEN,D-16-Sep-1852 in McLean County, Ill. Was married to Milla (Millie) BROOKS. He may have been born in TN. Any information appreciated.

School Records

online715 — 29 May 2008 6:54:02 GMT

Hello: I would like to know if there are any School Records available in McLean County in 1880, in the Lexington area.

Martin Stephenson from Denmark

christieclan — 29 May 2008 8:49:04 GMT

I am trying to find information about Martin Stephenson he was born in Denmark abt.1853 and died abt. 1931 in Fillmore, Minnesota. I think he was married to a Caroline Hanson b.1855 in Wisconsin. They had about 4 children
Henry b. Oct. 1881 Minn. d. Nov. 1976 in Minn. Married to Myrtle Marie Jones bet. 1905-1907
Marion b. abt. 1886
Stanley b. abt. 1885
Grace b. abt 1890
If there's anyone that has any information I would greatly appreciate it thank you.

Need OBIT/death date/cem for Mary (Early) Faloon 1860s? Bloomington, IL

hslawblm — 16 May 2008 8:40:16 GMT

-Dr, Matthew Faloon of Bloomington, IL. He died in Chicago, Illinois.
He was a doctor and an inventor. Matthew was born 20 MAY 1822 in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA. He married Mary EARLY on 11 JUNE 1840 in Bucyrus, OH. She died after they moved to McLean Co., IL and I need death information for Mary.

then Dr. Matthew Faloon married SARAH FELL (daughter of Joshua Fell) on 3, 1, 1862 and they had one daughter Emma Faloon
born June 1865. I think he perhaps he was divorced from Sarah. Sarah died 10/24/1884 and I need
Sarah (FELL) FALOON OBITUARY also.

Matthew was living in Chicago, Cook Co., IL when he died
03/07/1898 and I don't have his obit or his daughters. His occupation was a physician. In the 1900
census, Emma Faloon was a music teacher who lived in Chicago, IL as a lodger on Park Ave. I do
have the census for all of them.

The History of McLean County, Illinois' published
1879,by Wm. LeBaron, Jr & Co, 186 Dearborn St, Chicago

Biographical Sketches of Patrons
Bloomington Township
pg. 780

'M. FALOON, M.D., Bloomington Another of the old
settlers and physicians of Bloomington is Dr. M.
Faloon, who is a native of Carlisle, Cumberland Co.,
Penn.; he attended and became a graduate of the
Eclectic Medical College, of Cinncinnati; he also
became a graduate in allopathy in Philadelphia; also
has certificate of attendance of a full course of the
Eurescopian system; he is a thorough botanist,
frequently having herbs sent to him from the
laboratories of different colleges, for the purpose of
learning their medical qualities; he is also the
propounder of different medicines now before the
public, prominent among which is Dr Faloon's Tonic,
Dr. Faloon's Instant Relief and many other well-known
remedies. The Doctor has been in constant practice for
twenty-six years, and has been practicing in
Bloomington for the past nineteen years; he has many
friends who can vouch for his abiity and skill as a physician.'

thanks

Truman Sheldon d. 1916-08-03 Bloomington, IL Need OBIT

hslawblm — 16 May 2008 8:36:30 GMT

Can anyone look up an obit for me?

-Need OBITUARY for Isaac Truman SHELDON Certificate #0026992 1916-08-03 MCLEAN Co., BLOOMINGTON. IL. He was born in Ohio in 1976. Truman Sheldon was in the military. I do have the census records for
him.

Stephen Merrill, photographer of Lexington, IL

BroadRun — 14 May 2008 12:16:05 GMT

I am searching for information regarding Stephen Merrill, particularly any collection of his photographs or papers that remain in the family or in an official repository. I have researched him at the Lexington, Illinois Historical Society (The Fort), and there I did find obituaries for him and his wife, Rachel Rebecca Rohrbough Merrill.

Stephen Merrill was born 7 Dec 1829 in Hagerstown, MD and died 24 July 1919 in Lexington, Illinois, where he is buried in the Lexington Cemetery. He was a Civil War chaplain (according to obituaries and a website, http://family.phelpsinc.com/branches/claggett, which states his regiment as 2nd Maryland, but does not indicate US or CS; he allegedly took photographs while in Virginia during the war, and knew the Claggetts of Fauquier County). Merrill was a Methodist Episcopal minister and photographer, and he ran a gallery in Lexington, IL for around 50 years.

Rachel Rebecca Rohrbough was born in 1838 in Buchanan, WV and died in 1922 in Lexington. She married Stephen Merrill on 2 Aug 1860 in Grafton, WV.

They had two sons:
Swayze Brister Lee Merrill (born 1860/61 in MD)
William Bertram Merrill (b. 1870/71 in IL)
Both sons preceded parents in death, according to parents' obituaries.

One grandson, William Bertram "Billie" Merrill, is listed as living in Fort Wayne, Indiana in Stephen Merrill's 1919 obituary. I have also sent a query to the Allen County board, but I would appreciate any information regarding the family, its descendants, and papers in Illinois. He may have taken war photographs and other photographs in Virginia and Maryland that would be of great use to my research.

GEORGE BISHOP and BASHIBY HALL of Downs, Illinois

kdhall50 — 25 Oct 2006 9:36:51 GMT

George and Bashiby married in McLean county in 1883. In the 1910 census I see that they were down in Clay county Mississippi. They had two daughters, Goldie A Bishop and Lynn T Bishop. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

LILLIE - Gordon William Lillie aka Pawnee Bill

tlggg — 29 Nov 2006 1:17:52 GMT

I am looking for descendants of the siblings of Gordon William Lillie (aka Pawnee Bill). The Lillie family was said to be friends of some of my ancestors who lived in Blommington in the 1860's and 1870's.

Thanks

George

Benjamin G. Falkingham

kjblackburn2 — 20 Sep 2007 7:21:40 GMT

Seeking any information about Benjamin G. Falkingham
married Mary C. Burns b. 1863 - d. 1888 probably
buried in Bloomington or Towanda. Also seeking full
dates for Mary.

John Morris Conant and Family

Marimba_girl_74074 — 19 Apr 2008 8:46:01 GMT

I am searching for information on the wife of John Morris Conant, born in 1849 in McLean County, Illinois. Her name, according to the census was Molly/Mollie. She died shortly after their daughter, Lucy, was born and this is all that I know about her. Can anyone out there give me her maiden name? She died around 1870/1871, because in the census taken before her death, she is listed with her husband and the census taken after her death lists their daughter as 9 years old. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Anna Davis
adavis@okhistory.org

obits needed from early newspapers

eejordan104 — 11 Apr 2008 4:30:07 GMT

My greatgreatgrandparents died in Danvers or Dry Grove, or nearby.

Michael Wollenschlager died January 29, 1902
Minnie Wollenschlager died June 25, 1903

Do any newspapers from the years exist (on microfilm)? Is there a library or historical society to which I could write to that would search and make copies or transcribe any information found?

Thank you.
Emily Jordan

Pitts Families - Joseph, Joseph A and James Knox - Mt Hope Twp

isberg48 — 11 Apr 2008 2:08:19 GMT

Looking for information on the Pitts families that were interelated in Mt. Hope Twp starting in about 1855 through 1900.

Joseph A Pitts arrived first (after going to Ca in 1848 Gold Rush) followed by his father Joseph. Both were born in MA. James Knox Pitts was listed in 1870 census as a tinsmith. Have found listings in 1870, 1880 and 1900 census for various family members.

Any other information (birth, marriage - have some - and death/burial) would be welcome.

Also looking for descendants.

Larry Isberg
A descendent of Joseph Pitts senior's brother George.
isberg48@yahoo.com

Need lookup The History of McLean County IL 1879

hslawblm — 28 Mar 2008 3:42:08 GMT

I need a lookup of p. 780 in the book
the History of McLean (or McClean county), IL 1879.

the listing is for M. Faloon

thank you for any help!

Love, Kimler families of LeRoy

PattyL64 — 19 Aug 2007 6:48:39 GMT

I'm looking for info on the Kimlers and particularly the Love family of LeRoy. The Loves seemed to have not left much of a trace before moving on to Iowa in the late 1800's. My ancestor James Love is burried in Oak Grove Cemetery. He had a son John, who married Elizabeth Kimler and moved to Iowa. I'm trying to find out where in Ohio the Love's lived before settling in McLean County around 1840-ish.

Obituary - Lena Craig Williams

Patty_Napier — 27 Mar 2008 1:05:08 GMT

Lena Williams, daughter of James and Loretta Johns Craig and granddaughter of Mark Macklin Craig and Nancy Jane Bishop died on March 23, 2008. Her obituary follows:

Pantagraph
Bloomington,Illinois
Tuesday, March 25, 2008

LEROY -- Lena B. Williams, 98, passed away at 1:32 p.m. Sunday (March 23, 2008) at LeRoy Manor, LeRoy.

A private memorial service will be at a later date. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, LeRoy. Memorials may be made to the LeRoy Emergency Ambulance Service.

Mrs. Williams was born Dec. 10, 1909, in Downs, daughter of James and Loretta Johns Craig. She married Cecil C. Williams on April 4, 1928, in Springfield. He passed away March 28, 1978.

Survivors include one son, Larry L. (Leslee) Williams, Crete; three daughters, Shirley A. (William) Burnett, Wheatfield, Ind.; Sharon K. (Elmer) Garee, LeRoy; and Lois Parkin, LeRoy; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Lena was preceded in death by her parents; two sons; two daughters-in-law; three brothers; and two sisters.

Benjamin, Ellen, Anna and Leo Arteman

kjblackburn2 — 20 Sep 2007 8:00:00 GMT

Seeking information about Benjamin Herbert, Ellen Elizabeth,
Anna Bernadine and Leo Arteman. All born after 2-12-1896.
Ben died sometime in 1940. Anna was born abt. 1901 and she
married a man whose last name was Abbott. Leo was born abt.
1903 and married abt. 1929 to Lulah (?). They were probably
all born in Bloomington or Towanda.

breeding family

geetom1 — 14 Mar 2008 1:15:32 GMT

need to find the mother and father of "heidi beth BREEDING..BELEIVE TO BE BORN IN BLOOMINGTON , ILL. BORN FEB. 13, 1963 AND DIED DEC.1,2003 IN A FLORIDA PRISON..FORT LAUDERDALE, FL BROWARD COUNTY JAIL..ALSO THE WHERE-ABOUTS OF BROTHER LANCE. THANKS FOR AN HELP

obit lookup Nov 18, 1994 please "The Pantograph"

patbpat — 14 Feb 2007 2:04:34 GMT

I am looking for the obit of Lowell Jacobs, it is in the Pantagraph on Nov 18, 1994. If possible also his mother Ellen May(Wintrode) Jacobs who died Jan 14, 1967 Of McLean County. I do not know the date or the paper it was in. If someone could post it that would be great. I appreciate any help.
Thank you
Max

Claire Lind obituary

Dorothy Swanson — 20 Jul 2006 4:20:39 GMT

Would like the obituary of Claire Lind who d. Apr. 19, 1989 in (?) Danvers, McLean Co. Il. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Family Bible

bridgingthegap1981 — 5 Mar 2008 3:27:29 GMT

I am the great granddaughter of Leander J. Cohee. I recently became aware of a family bible and a farm Day Book containing the surname Cohee that was found in the hay loft of an old barn in the Havana, Mason Co., IL area by a man in Peoria, IL. Upon contacting him, I learned the bible had been sent to a woman in Stanford, IL a few years back. He couldn't recall her name or an address for the woman. The Day Book was sent to his cousin in Arkansas and she was kind enough to send it to me. I know this is a long shot but I am trying to locate where the bible went. If anyone has any information on what became of this bible or who the woman that received it was I would greatly appreciated.

James M. Myers, wife Narcissa (Robertson) need info. on

donmatson63 — 14 Feb 2008 5:37:32 GMT

Looking for info. on descendants of James M. Myers & wife Narcissa (Robertson) who were still living 1910 census in Bellflower Twp. When did they die & where were they buried?
They had 3 known chldren
1. Nettie b. ca. 1866 Il.
2. William "Willie" b. ca. 1868 Il.
3. Edgar b. ca. 1874 Il.

Was there an orphanage in the area?

dianaljordan — 26 Apr 2004 2:02:34 GMT

Looking for a possible orphanage in the area around 1902. Any info would be helpful

Diana Jordan

Robert Lock b. 1798

LOCKEroots — 17 May 2006 11:13:55 GMT

I am searching for living male Lock(e) descendants of
Robert L. Lock b. 1798 who married Mary Holeman

He is first found in Mercer County Kentucky between the years 1819 -1828 and then in Anderson County Ky by 1850.
And then he and family are found living in McLean County Illinois by 1860.

One researcher made claim that Robert is the son of
James Lock. While I have no proof of this fact as of yet, it is something I am looking into.

If you are a Lock(e) male descendant of Robert Lock and Mary Holeman, please contact me.
Donald Locke
lockeroots@comcast.net
http://home.comcast.net/~lockeroots/home.html

OBIT Frankie Jean Hellweg 11Feb2008

John_Himself — 21 Feb 2008 12:18:31 GMT

Frankie Jean Hellweg

Wednesday, February 13, 2008 12:14 AM CST

NORMAL - Frankie Jean Hellweg passed away at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Normal on Feb. 11, 2008.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Dietrich Hellweg, who passed away June 9, 2006. She was also preceded in death by her parents, C. Frank and Mary Gertrude Pullen Arnold; two brothers, Lyle Arnold and Elwood "Hank" Arnold; and one sister, Lorraine "Dutch" Slavens. She was born in Cooksville, on Nov. 8, 1917. She graduated from Bloomington High School and attended Illinois State Normal University.

Frankie Hellweg is survived by her two sons, Robert and Paul; three grandchildren, Eric, Kathryn, and Keegan.

Frankie Hellweg was devoted to her family, and her unconditional love was a constant source of support for her husband, sons and grandchildren. She will be missed by all.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Calvert & Metzler Funeral Home, Bloomington. Her funeral will be Thursday, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m. at Centennial Christian Church, 1219 E. Grove St., Bloomington. A visitation at Centennial Christian Church will immediately precede the funeral at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Centennial Christian Church. The family is pleased to note that Frankie will be laid to rest beside her loving husband of 66 years on Valentine's Day. May their souls be together forever.
[from the Pantograph]

George McGlaughlin, abt. 1802-1860's, born in PA

Anisah1969 — 16 Feb 2008 5:02:48 GMT

I am seeking information on George McGlaughlin, who was in the 1850 and 1860 McLean County, IL Census living in Bloomington, as a possible father for my ancestor, Frederick S. McGlaughlin. He was born abt. 1802 in PA, from the census information.

I also found him listed in the McLean County Probate Record Index, 1834–1900, date span 1864-1867, and McLean County Will Record Index, 1838-1940, date span 1855-1862.

In the 1850 census, the following people were living with him: Margarete, age 36, born in Ohio; Elizabeth, age 13, born in IL; Mary J, age 11, born in IL; George, age 10, born in IL. Margarete, age 5, born in IL; Doria Martin, Male, age 19, born in IL.

In the 1860 census, he was living with George W, age 20, born in IL; Margaret, age 17, born in IL; and Alinga, William (last name very hard to read), age 7/12, born in IL.

If anyone is researching this family, I'd like to hear from you to find out if we are related.

Thanks!

Request obit lookup: 1940, Bloomington McLean IL / Joseph TRUCHON

metaphor — 5 Feb 2008 4:56:51 GMT

Seek an obit for the following individual.

Joseph TRUCHON
Cert # 0000028
Date of Death 1940-01-21
IL, MCLEAN county, BLOOMINGTON
[No filing date]
Source: Illinois State Death Index

(Already have census info and obits for some other family members; hoping for mention of a daughter/step-daughter named Collette, who later married Ray LIGHTFRITZ, Sr.)

McLean Stouts

Edgar A. Sheldon — 7 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking info. of Amasa Stout, 1850 fed census McLean Co, Dry Grove Twp.I am trying to establish that this is the family of Ephraim Stout b. 1829-30 in Illinois. Amasa m. Susan Smith 10-15-1828. My grandfather Ephraim would have been the firstborn of this family.Any help greatly appreciated. I may have info of interest to other seekers of Stout.Thanks very much
Ed Sheldon

Andrus, McLean Co

SharonOB — 21 Feb 2007 7:39:49 GMT

Wm and Clara Andrus had; Emma, Carrie, Wyon, William, Edith, Grace, Charles and 1 unknown, 6 of the 8 children survived. They lived in Bloomington. charles had Wyon and Loren, others I cannot locate.

I found the original family in NY, Canada, Kansas before settling in Bloomington.

Martha Jane Walden Brittin/George Perry Brittin

vaunas — 1 Feb 2008 8:49:23 GMT

Searching for information on the Walden family of McLean/DeWitt Counties. Martha Jane born 1822 and died about 1847,48.

Martha Jane Walden married 22 September 1842 in Clinton, DeWitt, IL to George Perry Brittin had son Morris Elijah born 11 March 1844. They only had one child, Morris Elijah and she died around 1847-1851. George Perry married Rebecca Walker Jan 1852 in DeWitt County and had several children. Need information on burial of Martha Jane Walden Brittin. Can not find his burial info either. It is said his farm was on the line between McLean and DeWitt county. I found info about George Perry's second wife's death in a Clinton paper in 1874. Any help out there? Do not have exact death date of George Perry Brittin either. Just know when he disappeared off census records. He lived on his farm many years after his wife died and then on census with his daughter in 1900. Is there any newspaper clippings?

There are many Walden families in McLean/DeWitt area, including William and Jane Starr Walden (1806-1872 and 1805-1889) who named one child Elijah and one son Morris. They are on 1850 census in DeWitt county. Wonder if this is any relation? There is also an Elijah on census born 1700's.

Any help appreciated.

Groves

Barb — 19 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on William Andrew Groves, they called him John, born McLean County. Born Oct 10, 1857. Father was Cyrus Groves and Mother was Mary Jane Foster.

Hopewell Cemetery In Downs

kdhall50 — 25 May 2006 4:19:06 GMT

Is this cemetery well maintained, ie. not missing many tombstones, etc? Can't find my GGrandparents, Taylor Hall and Hannah O'Neal Hall in the cemetery transcription books, but am 99% certain they are buried there. Hannah passed away between 1900-1910 and Taylor between 1910-1920. Their daughters, Bunny, Josephine (Hall) Cole, Kate (Hall) Nelson are there, as well as Taylor's brother Calvin Hall and his wife Rachel. Any idea why they wouldn't be in the transcription book? Thanks.
Kelly Hall

Smith Barber marriage

jwbrown33 — 24 Jan 2008 1:03:53 GMT

I am looking for any information on a William Henry Smith who married Hannah Violet Barber in 1873 in McLean Co. He was born between 1846 and 1852 in Ohio possibly in Athens Co.

Mary ann Foster 1859

mcarterj — 24 Jan 2008 3:13:17 GMT

Hello Board, as anybody have any info on this lady are her family??George&Tabitha (Hutson) Foster from kentucky,shelby co,family search record's,say she was married in Mclean co in 1859 to a aaron mccarter thay had five kids all in Illinois,the kids george,martha,hannah,alice,thomas, again thinks jim in carroll co ky

Roll call Mclean County, IL

JanSharp44 — 27 Jan 2008 1:55:20 GMT

Researching: Jennings
Story
Murphy
LaRue
Janes
Wells
Lived orig in Padua, IL area

Also: Arnold/Anderson/Velde of Peoria, IL area

Roll CAll for McLean County mailing list

JanSharp44 — 26 Jan 2008 5:40:41 GMT

Roll Call: Jennings
Story
Murphy
Janes
LaRue
Wells

Orig from Padua area.

Arnold/Anderson/Velde from the Peoria area

Jacob Reese Jr. b.OH

ElaineOswald75 — 18 Jan 2008 6:16:51 GMT

I'm trying to find the family of Jacob Reese,JR. b.1813 OH, married Nancy Goshen b. 1816 OH. Only census info is 1860 census for Bloomington, McLean, IL. Jacob deceased, Nancy and children are residents. Daughter Mary Adelaide m. Jacob Maurer 1861. Any direction offered is greatly appreciated.

Harrison FOSTER

AJP — 21 Oct 2004 12:40:49 GMT

Pochel Family

fuzzies4sarah — 12 Mar 2004 8:18:48 GMT

I am looking for information on Edward Franklin Pochel. He had 3 sons: Wendel Jay Pochel, Arlie Edward Pochel and Roy Arden Pochel b: 12 November 1885, my grandfather. Roy Arden married Elva Viola Walker b: 23 april 1884, m: 2 September 1919. They had one son Ralph Alyn Pochel, my father, b: 20 May 1926 in Colfax Illinois. He married Katherine Margaret Henry b: 18 March 1926 m: 14 July 1951. They had 2 daughters Jaqueline Kay and Sarah Lee (me).

need obit look up for Chenoa Mclean IL

Motbobi — 30 Dec 2007 2:18:36 GMT

Hi I need to know if there is some sweet person out there that could look up a Lilian Strufe born jan 28, 1888 and died Feb 1973. Her last residence was in Chenoa Mclean, IL
and then this is possiably her husband i would also like an obit for. Frederick Strufe born may 14, 1900 and died Nov 1977 in Chenoa, Mclean, IL last residence also chenoa Mclean IL

Chenoa,Illinois. Blanchfield Family

jlodygowski — 9 Dec 2007 1:27:57 GMT

Seeking info on Thomas Blanchfield and family.Irish immigrant from Kilkenny. Wife Anne Whalen. 15 children.My great grandmother was their daughter Anastatia b.apprx.1857. Anyone with any info on this family? Are there any Blanchfield's still in the area?

McIntyre

Sharon Foster — 27 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for my Grandfather, Allen McIntyre's sister Catherine and her descendents. Last known residence for Catherine is McLean Co. Catherine married Hugh Wisher. They had a daughter Katherine who married a Smedley. Smedley sons are Thomas and Bruce. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you.

Clarence Falkingham

kjblackburn2 — 20 Sep 2007 7:43:45 GMT

Seeking any information about Clarence Falkingham. Clarence
would have been born sometime after November 13, 1880 most
likely in Towanda.

Brittin

vaunas — 24 May 2004 8:28:52 GMT

Buser/Falkingham--Towanda, Normal

NancyArseneau45 — 17 Oct 2007 1:53:05 GMT

Interested in any info regarding Geo. and Martha Buser family beginning 1880 in Towanda, all born PA. Daughter Jessie married George Falkingham and family is buried in Zion Cemetery in Towanda. But, unable to find the burial site for parents George and Martha Buser, have death certificate for Martha. Appearing on Martha's death certificate is Smith Grove Cemetery. Any info on this cemetery and/or this family is greatly appreciated. nancy

Timm Marriages

wildcatsbigblue06 — 9 Oct 2007 3:59:51 GMT

Looking for information Timm Family marriages

Alvine E Timm married Harry Taylor 15 Mar 1909 Bloomington, IL have copy for this marriage
May have also married to John Nagle need to clarifical Dates have obit for a Alvine Timme Naylor not sure if same person
Thanks

1943 Obit lookup in Bloomington, please

pjskelton919 — 5 Oct 2007 5:32:18 GMT

Would some kind person please find me an obit for Frank A. Tate, died 24 Jun 1943 in Bloomington. Thank you.

Opal Iva (Waggoner) Hart, Jacquette Pagels

kmheart — 2 Oct 2007 4:52:59 GMT

Opal Iva Waggoner was married to Dr. William A. Hart. They had at least one daughter, Jacquette - married name was Pagels. Opal died in Normal, IL 4/13/1975. William Hart was my grandfather's brother. I am interested in any information that may be available for Opal, any of her children or grandchildren for Hart family geneaolgy.

William Cline

lmentzel1 — 22 Mar 2002 5:31:57 GMT

William Cline, farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Sand Springs, Delaware Co. (IA); was born in Muskingum Co., OH, on Dec. 22, 1828; his father, Phillip Cline, removed to McLean Co., IL, in 1829, and to Jones Co., IA, and settled on Bowens Prairie in 1843. William was the oldest of 5 children; his parents resided on Bowens Prairie till Sept. 1873, when they went to York Co., NE, where they now live. William went overland to CA in 1850, and engaged in mining; returned in Oct. 1852. He was married to Emeline Burnham, whose parents, William and Sarah Burnham, were early settlers of Delaware Co.; they have 6 childrenAndrew M., Phillip J., Charles A., William B., Carrie E. and Emeline. Mr. Cline settled on his present farm in 1853; he has 560 acres of land, a part of which lies in Delaware Co.

History of Jones County, Iowa, 1879, page 662, Monticello Twp. biographies. (my relative)

Mary Regina Falkingham marriage

kjblackburn2 — 20 Sep 2007 7:29:07 GMT

Seeking marriage information for Mary Regina Falkingham
b.9-16-1888 in Towanda.

Michael Burns

kjblackburn2 — 20 Sep 2007 7:26:22 GMT

Seeking any information for Michael Burns. Michael married
Mary C. Lawless b. 10-15-1821 Wicklow, Ireland d. 3-27-1909
buried 3-30-1909 in Bloomington.

Gilbert Family

JNeel1 — 25 Nov 2003 7:25:37 GMT

Researching Hamilton Gilbert, born abt. 1818 in Clay County, Kentucky. Moved to McLean County abt. 1835 and married Matilda Whitaker in 1840. They had 8 children.

Anyone researching this family?

PAULINE MCGATH

olliemae149 — 27 Dec 2005 10:20:44 GMT

IAM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION OR RELATIVES OF HERS IAM HER DAUGHTER HER MOM WAS EDNA AND HER FATHER WAS EARL G SENIFF

William Preston McCullum

Bea103149 — 9 Sep 2007 3:29:15 GMT

Hi to all,
I am in search of an obit or , any information on the above named - William Preston McCullum....William died at the age of 68 years old...on Feb 26, 1935 in McClean County in the town of Normal.
Can you help? Will you help?
Anything at all on him and or his family would be greatly appreciated.
Kindly
B
beair@verizon.net

Luella Bigger and Frank Garr

ikeller — 24 Aug 2007 8:06:36 GMT

Is Luella Bigger, daughter of Adam Bigger, the Luella who married Frank Garr in McLean Co., Illinois on Jun 11, 1888?

Rev. Wm. WYATT

brown3410 — 18 Oct 2006 6:43:51 GMT

Wm. Wyatt, farmer and preacher, lived with his family in McLean County before and during the Civil War years. He came to McLean County from Henry County Indiana but had also lived in Kentucky. I'd like to know more about him and share what I have found.

Carter's in Mclean Co.Ky.

cwcarter10_1 — 12 Aug 2007 3:43:50 GMT

Looking for imf. on the Carter family in 1880 census. Martha Carter was head of household & gives her abt. 60,there were three son at home.there were James H.age 23,Hansford W.age22 & Albert C.age 20.all were borned ky..
She may have been mar. to james carter born Abt.1817 Barren Co.Ky.He would be my g-grandfather's bro.Any imf.appr.
Thanks C.W.

John and Clayton Haldeman

galook — 30 Sep 2001 11:45:21 GMT

Searching the Illinois Census.
These are the only Haldeman's that come up in Illinois.

1830 HALDEMAN JESSE Jo Daviess County IL NPN Galena

1860 HALDEMAN J. R. Mc Lean County IL 527 4w. Bloomington

1860 HALDEMAN MARY Mc Lean County IL 527 4w. Bloomington

Continue the search for Clayton Haldeman. Love to hear from any Haldeman searchers for John Haldeman with son Clayton. Origins in Bucks Co. PA. John married Hannah Allebaugh (sp)
Any Haldeman links appreciated.

Eller Family& its Decendants

Bonita — 23 Oct 2003 5:53:24 GMT

First known Eller is Peter....unknow fore sure wifes name or his birth place.....his son Joseph Eller,NC..married-Sarah Evans/Evins,TN....12 CHILDREN.....one of his sons(my line)
Newton A. Eller-married Anna M.MYERS/Mayer...IL....5 children...the son Joseph Peter Eller...my grandfather....1st wife Goldie Kingen,IL...2nd ..Mary Geneva Huber.....have
nothing on any of the Eller women but GOLDIE. ALSO NEWTON& ANNA had 4 to 5 daughters...Mable,Florence,Elsie Mae,catherine/Kathryn/katie
and a Marie eller....are you of these lines...Bonita

Stockton Family& it's Decendants

Bonita — 24 Oct 2003 1:30:20 GMT

Surname search: Stockton,Berfield,Smith& Blankinship.
My first known ancestore is Nathan Stockton,B:PA....1st
marriage to Elizabeth Berfield...in PA.Children from this marriage...He then married Lorina Smith..Daughter of David
Smith&Lorraine Oliver....she later married Jake Thacker....
children of both marriages.
Son James Cunningham Stockton married Mary Fleming
Blankenship.....please contack it this is your ancestors.
My e - mail listed.....Bonita

Seeking info for Mary Mills Ellis family that settled near Bloomington mid 1800s

4michildren — 30 Jul 2007 11:26:40 GMT

I am seeking information on the following: Mary Mills Ellis and several of her children moved near Bloomington, IL in the mid 1800's, she is said to have lived with her dau.
Martha Ellis Harris and died at her home in Bloomington, IL.
Son, Joshua Ellis and his wife Emily Paris also lived in the community. Abraham Ellis never married but lived in the area also then went to Leadville, CO. James Mills Ellis married and settled near Bloomington, IL. Martha Ann Ellis married Israel Harris and lived near Bloomington, IL

IF you have any information on these people, I would appreciate it. Thank you..

Ruford SOUTHERLAND

William Irvin SOUTHERLAND — 18 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Ruford SOUTHERLAND,he died in McLEAN Co. abt 1943 born in Casey Co.Ky.son of Owen SOUTHERLAND

Davis & Walker(Bush) history at McLean County

rodohu10 — 6 Jun 2007 2:10:09 GMT

Those who are interested in Judge David Davis and Walker(Bush) presidential-family early history -- out of Maryland, Illinois and St. Louis -- might want to consider the articles at these two URLs:

(1) Legacy> http://www.illinoistimes.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A6367

(2) Degrees of Separation> http://www.illinoistimes.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A6355

Need some help

Tammy8664 — 6 Jul 2007 6:12:12 GMT

I am searching for the death certificate for my great grandfather. His name was Henry Young, I don't know what county he died in or the year. I found him listed in the 1930 Census living in Bureau County, Illinois so obviously he died after 1930. The problem I am having is that there are about 40 Henry Youngs who died in Illinois in the time period that I am serching. I have already sent for 4 death certificates from various counties and all have been the wrong Henry Young, this has cost me almost $65. My next step has been to call the remaining counties to verify his parents names on the death record before I order it. Most county clerks are very nice and willing to look at the certificate, but when I called Mclean County I was told they would NOT even look at the certificate until I paid. I just don't want to spend another $14 until I know for sure that this is the death record I am searching for. I was wondering if there was someone in Mclean county who could possibly check the newspaper archives to see if there is an obituary listed for this Henry Young who died in Mclean County? Here is the information I have:

Henry Young
d. July 7, 1950 in Mclean County

The parents names for my Henry Young should be Mason Young and Isabel McFeely. My Henry was born December 1876 in Bureau County, Illinois. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Searching; Descendants of William EVANS of Bloomington

raeburg1940 — 10 Nov 2001 7:29:51 GMT

Lived in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois
William EVANS b. 1775 in Carlisle, Cumberland Co. PA. m.?1800 - Effie WINEBRINER b. 1774. Lived in Ohio and then in 1825 moved to Blooming Grove, Illinois. Then in 1828 he moved to what is now called Bloomington. According to his obituary in The Weekly Pantagraph, 11th Nov. 1868, published in Bloomington, McLean CO, IL, he was the first white man to live in the area that is now called Bloomington.
Children of this union;
1. Jane b. 1804 m. Francis WHITCOMB
2. Elizabeth b. 1806 m. 1st Abram Hobbs- 2nd William MAXWELL
3. Ellender b. 1808 m. Elijah GANOE
4. Temperence b. 1810 m. Henry MILLER
5. Francis b. 1812 m. Mary PARKER
6. William Jr. b. 1815 m. Mary Jane MURPHY
7. Samuel b. 1821 m. Evaline KING - * my linage
8. Oliver P. b. 1823 m. Mary ?
-----------------------------------------------------------
Effie Winebriner EVANS passed away in 1839, and William EVANS remarried to a widow by the name of Martha DOBSON DAY in 1840.
*Martha had two children by her previous marriage;
1. Eliza Ann DAY b. 1836 m. John A. SNEED
2. Amanda DAY b. 1837/38 m. Albert NORTH
------------------------------------------------------------
William EVANS and Martha DOBSON DAY EVANS had the following children;
1. John W. b. 1840 m. Emily ROUNDS
2. Effie b. 1844 m. James McDOWELL
3. Martha (Mattie) P. b. 1845 m. Albert L. HAYWOOD

Grover C. Burke, b. 1893

beachgirl526 — 8 Jul 2007 8:13:51 GMT

Seeking information on Grover C. Burke, b. 1893, s/o Henry Lewis Burke and Caroline Virginia Dodson of Virginia, m. Ester A. ? They had a son named Robert Charles Burke b. 1918 IL . . . looking for information on Grover's grandparents and aunts/uncles

Kefovers-Keefover of IL.

sco1t — 30 May 2007 11:43:48 GMT

Looking for info on the James and Catherine Keefover family from Perry Co Ohio moved to McLean IL 1870-80 census in Danvers. Children William H., Nancy, Isabella, and Jacob. James was b. 1817 in Ohio son of Jacob Kefover. Looking for Nancy and Isabella's marriages.
Thanks
Scot Novak
sanova@atlanticbb.net

Friends Cemetery

KINGSOLVERC — 30 Apr 2007 5:03:36 GMT

Looking for Friends Cemetery in Bentown, IL

Paul L. Starr

RayGreen50 — 8 Jan 2007 5:54:33 GMT

I'm looking for information on Paul L. (andon?) Starr born 1906, Barren Co., Ky. s/o William Landon and Mary Jane Sartin Starr. I have found SSI record for Paul Starr, June 17, 1906 - Mar 1968, last residence, Cooksville, McLean, Ill. I feel this is likely the Paul I'm searcing for. I would appreciate any information on Paul or his family.

Thank you
Ray Green
www.so-ky.com

Donald Lee VIEWEG

Volunteer - Nancy Shevokas — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

The Pantagraph, Wednesday, January 6, 1999

DONALD LEE VIEWEG

The funeral for Donald Lee Vieweg, 65, of 123 Ave. C. Hilltop, Bloomington, will be 3 p.m. Thursday at East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington, with Jim Simkins officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded, and entombment will be at East Lawn Memorial Garden, Bloomington. Visitation will be for an hour before the service Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donors choice.

Mr. Vieweg was born Oct. 16, 1943, in Vandalia, the son of Elmer Edgar and Sarah Ellen Bolyard Vieweg. He married Peggy Outlaw on Sept. 9, 19961, in Wapella. She survives.

Ards for his achievements, it was the high regard and respect given to him by his employees and co-workers that meant the most to him.

It is this type of behavior that his family has always known and loved him for. Although he may have been short in stature, to his family he was 10 feet tall.

It was his family that always came first and it is the strength of the bonds of family that will continue to be his legacy.

Luther Whalin descendants

lloydraymer — 15 May 2007 4:20:08 GMT

Are there any descendants of Luther Whalin still living in McLean County? He was born in Kentucky ca/ 1897 and was enumerated in the 1920 McLean County Census. Help !!

OBIT for G. W. Jones, 80, Dies at Rantoul Dec 4, 1925

John_Himself — 9 May 2007 2:03:43 GMT

G. W. Jones, 80, Dies at Rantoul
Rantoul, Dec 4 – George Washington Jones, aged resident of Rantoul, died at 2 o’clock Friday morning at the home of his son, Charles G. Jones, after a short illness, and complications due to old age. He had been in poor health for several years, and succumbed to death after a sinking spell a few hours before.
He was born in New York City on Sept 20, 1845. His parents died when he was only six years old, and an uncle who lived in Ohio took the lad and raised him to young manhood. At the outbreak of the Civil war he enlisted in the Union armies, belonging to Company K, 174th Ohio infantry.
After being honorably discharged from service at the close of the war, he served on the police force in New York city for three years. Then he came to Ludlow, where he engaged in farming for a number of years. He married Sophia Morgan on Nov. 6, 1872, and to this union there were born two children, oneo f whom survives him. He is Charles G. Jones, Rontoul. Mrs. Jones died on Oct. 26, 1922.
Mr Jones was a member of the G. A. R. post number 253, at Rantoul, and served in the capacity of chaplain up to the time of his death. He was formerly chaplain of the post of the G. A. R. at Ludlow. He was also a member of the Baptist church at Rantoul.
Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church at two o’clock Sunday afternoon. Burial will be in Maplelawn cemetery.
[The News Gazette (Champlain, ILL). pg 19, Dec 4, 1925]

Melvin A. BROOMHEAD (1914 - 1989) Obit

gdhobgen1 — 4 May 2007 12:03:53 GMT

From
The Pantograph
Bloomington, Illinois
(Mclean County)
Thursday, Feb. 2, 1989

The funeral of Melvin A. Broomhead, 74, of 412 Greenbriar Dr., Normal, formerly of Gridley will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Metzler-Froelich Memorial Home, Bloomington.

The Rev. Bruce Rocke and the Rev. Clifford Elliott will officiate. Burial will be in Waldo Cemetery, rural Gridley. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the memorial home.

Mr. Broomhead died at 2 :56 p.m. Tuesday (Jan 31, 1989) at his home.

He was born March 23, 1914, in Williamburg, MI, a son of Burl and Clara Reese Broomhead. He married Harriet E. Schrock on Mar. 14, 1944 in Groton, Conn. She survives.

Also surviving are two sons, William, Arkansas and Steven E., Kansas; one daughter Lydia Ann Huffman, Port Angeles, WA; one sister Leola Bussa, Williamsburg, MI; one brother Edward B., Holiday, FL; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son and two sisters.

Mr. Broomhead was a member of Faith Evangelical Mennonite Church of Bloomington-Normal and the McLean Co Pet Bird Club. He also was a lifelong member of the Disabled American Veterans Post 60. He was an Army veteran of WW II.

He was employed by General Electric for 11 years, retiring in 1979.

Memorials may be made to the church or to a charity of the donor's choice.

John W. Smalley

WHANSEN — 29 Apr 2007 10:46:25 GMT

Looking for information on the family of John W. Smalley. He was born abt 1843 in Ohio and died on 19 Apr 1916 in or near LeRoy. His wife was Ida Almeda Nixon, born abt 1859 in DeWitt County and died on 7 Sep 1932 in or near LeRoy. They had 3 childred, two of which were listed in census records as Clarence C and Elmer.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

MASSO-WARRICK-WILSON

Reba Masso-Braschnewitz — 6 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any Information on My Great Grandparents BYRON WARRICK(1873-1912) and MAIZE (WILSON)WARRICK (1879-1962)they lived in and around Chenoa,McLean Cnty,Il.Also looking my Grandparents PAUL EDWARDS MASSO (1898-1971)GLADYS (WARRICK)MASSO (1898-1968) Paul & Gladys lived and died Chenoa, They had two sons Charlie and James,Any Information wold be very greatly appreciated. Thank You

Injured prison guard: Ambrose "Pat" Hanlon died 1950's

MidwestAncesTree — 21 Apr 2007 9:22:38 GMT

Looking for any information on my uncle, Ambrose "Pat" Hanlon, born in Iowa, lived in Illinois, was a prison guard who family history says was beaten by inmates and could no longer work. He died sometime in the 1950's. I believe he was married twice...both times to women named Mary. I have no idea if he had any children.
Would be sooooo appreciative of any information...obit, funeral notice, cemetery info, family info.
Thank you in advance.

Dr. Horace Austin

rodneyaustin44 — 22 Apr 2007 12:10:17 GMT

I am looking for help in locating information on a dentist Horace Austin born 1845 Geneva, Ohio. He married Ann E. I believe they had one child Lela Austin born 1875 Michigan. The family moved to Randolph, Mclean county Illinois around 1880. Last known information they were living in Randolph, McLean, Illinois in 1900.

Family tie: Sally Orr and Nathan Reed

bgraves34 — 6 Apr 2007 4:30:50 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for information on the following two families from the 1850 McLean Co. Census for MacKanaw:

Nathan Reed: b. 1793, NY
Marrida? Reed: b. 1807 Vermont
Olive?: b. 1834 Ohio
Ruth A
Hearrell?: female, can't read this
Nathan
Polly
Marrida?

They are living in the house next to :
Sally Orr: b. 1824 New York
Elizabeth A. Orr: b. 1846 IL
Sally Orr: b. 1849 IL
Charles Reed: b. 1832 Ohio

I believe the Elizabeth A. Orr is the same Elizabeth who later marries Andrew Anderson, possibly in IL or MO. They had two sons who connect with my line: Albert and William Henry. Albert Anderson married Mary "Mollie" Tanner between 1880-1895, possibly around Williamson Co., IL.

If anyone has any information on these families, I would greatly appreciate it. I am trying to verify this is the correct family that ties in with mine. I would also appreciate any contact from descendants of this family line.
I have further information to share.

Thank you,
Bonnie Graves
bgraves34@texoma.net

IDONT KNOW

Jean — 27 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

This may be a real long shot but I'm looking for some help My friend was born in McLean County July 30 1947 in St Josephs hospital in Bloomington to an unmarried Catholic girl named Theresa who was 18 She was 5 feet 6 inches with hazel eyes and brown hair Her father worked at a Ford garage She had two brothers and a sister She worked at her church there ( I guess in Normal) and did not marry the father who was 18 he was 6 feet tall eighed 145 pounds had blue eyes and blonde hair He was a Mennonite He was an honor student he was of German descent She subsequently married a doctor and left Illinois If you are able to help in any way we would greatly apprciate it. Thanks.

George Welter Descendants

RON&JUDY — 21 Jul 2005 7:05:30 GMT

Researching the family of George Welter. He was born in 1875 Huntington Co., Indiana to Christian Welter and Sarah Adaline Sharp. He married Renetta Ervine. I find the family from 1900 to 1930 in McLean Co. IL. Their children: Frank L, Lillian I, Mary E., Lenealia B., Elmer Paul, and Madge E.

Mary married Francis Dobbs; Bertha married William Page; Paul married Mary Kendall; Madge married Roy Crawford. I would like to contact any of their living descendants. I have information on George Welter's sister, Josephine Pulley (who resided in Indiana) I also have some Welter and Sharp information to share.