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photos from Olney, Illinois (looking for families they belong to)

aawm720 — 2013-05-20 04:50:07Z

When I find photos, Bibles, and etc. at antiques stores and auctions that have “lost” their families, I try to purchase them and find their family. I recently came across an album of almost all unidentified photos (62 photos total). Although the task of determining who the people are seems nearly impossible, many of the photos are identified only by the studio name and city/state the photos were taken.
All of the photos I have added to Ancestry on a tree titled “Items From Auctions - LOOKING for their families UPDATED 2013” I have added the photos by the towns listed for the studio (for example, the “name” of the person in the tree is listed as “unknown”, with the residence listed as “St Joseph MO” and ALL the photos for that town are listed in that “unknown” person’s media.
The locations identified in the photos are:
(8) – Beatrice, Nebraska
(1) DeSoto, Missouri
(1) Fairbury, Nebraska
(2) Galesburg, Illinois
(1) Grand Forks, North Dakota
(24) Marysville, Kansas
(1) Olney, Illinois
(1) Springfield, Illinois
(9) St. Joseph, Missouri (one identified as “Isabelle” and the other identified as F.A. Butterley)
(1) St. Louis, Missouri
(1) Trenton, Missouri
(12) unidentified location, but one identified as “Lewis Morrow Highfield”
If you would like to view the photos in case there is some that you may be able to identify, please send me an email at: aawm720@gmail.com and I will either email you the photos you are interested in, or if you have an ancestry account, I will add you as a guest to the tree so you can view the photos.
My goal is to get the original photos back to the families in which they belong, only recovering the cost I have in them (I do not make any money doing this; I only care about them getting back to their rightful family!  )

Re: Myrtle Brooks

LindaToftner79 — 2013-05-15 12:56:20Z

Yes he is buried in Olney Il, as is his son Charlie. Have some new infor on that side after a great trip to Olney Il, & surrounding area two yrs age this month. Wish we would have had more time. Visited several cemeteries & took pictures. Visited grandmother Mrytles grave as well.

Re: Myrtle Brooks

LindaToftner79 — 2013-05-10 22:32:06Z

Yes we do it is jimlindat@frontier.com We know live in Reedsport Oregon. Would love to hear from you. Have some interesting new infor as well. Wait to hear from you. Linda

Re: Myrtle Brooks

sndrnoll123 — 2013-05-10 18:46:26Z

Ann I know she is. My mother was that way too. So was all Grandma Myrtles Family. Wanda did correspond at least once a week with my mother and Dad until mom died and then dad called them on Sundays until he ended up in the nursing home. I did send you a message to your yahoo account hope you got it. And if you get a chance tell Aunt Wanda Sandra kay ask about her Tell her Tom and Nancys daughter she will know who I am . In fact maybe Ill set down and write a letter to her and Gary. Id be glad to share what I have or Know.

Re: Myrtle Brooks

AnnGerber92 — 2013-05-10 16:52:29Z

Linda...do you have a new email address? Can't get through on your other one. Please write, OK?

Re: Myrtle Brooks

AnnGerber92 — 2013-05-10 16:50:39Z

Hi Sandra. Thank you so much for posting the pictures on findagrave! My husband is Kenny Gerber. Wanda may be a dead-end for info, she is very private. Maybe we can write back and forth via email, and together 'piece' the family's history together.

Re: EILENSTEIN

feaelin — 2013-04-16 05:46:31Z

Marcal:

I know this is an old thread but I'm replying anyway! :)

We share Henry Herman as a common ancestor (he was my 3rd great grandfather). Like David, I'm descended from Epolite's brother, Forlisco Robert Eilenstein. My great grandmother spoke occasionally of "Uncle Eep", Epolite.

I was told that same story by my great grandmother (Ona Blanche), that they came by boat to New Orleans. Another part of the story is that he worked on the docks and his sister (whose name I've never heard) gathered leftover sugar to make (cookies? sweets?) to sell.

You've found that H.H. was a junior, that is, his father was also Henry Herman? Who was Wilhelmina?

Ian

Re: Pearl Clodfelter, 78, obit

karenaa1989 — 2013-03-21 00:57:51Z

HI
I am Karen daughter of Pearl Witte Clodfelter and Roy O. Clodfelter. I would be interested in corresponding with any of my mother's family.
Thank you

Re: Edward Williams

DCRAIG3529 — 2013-03-20 02:34:28Z

Hi.
The family of Harry & Edith Elie are looking for information about your great grandfathers' farm.
They purchased the farm in 1946. There are several members living in Olney now. They are writing a family history book and are trying to find pictures of the farm or any mention of the farm. Unfortunately there was a fire at the courthouse in Olney and many records were lost.
Most of the information on your mom's family is in the Stanger tree here. Please review it. If I came across more info, I will let your know. My e-mail is Dcraig3529@msn.com.
I am married to Nancy Elie and live in Virginia.

Re: Witte Family

karenaa1989 — 2013-03-10 03:41:17Z

Hi My name is Karen Clodfelter. I am the daughter of Pearl Witte Clodfelter and Roy Osman Clodfelter. I was born in 1947 in Olney Illinois and grew up in West Salem Illinois. I have a brother Alan Clodfelter who lives in Neoga Illinois. I live in St Louis Mo. I would enjoy hearing from relatives on my mother's side of the family. Thanks

Re: Edward Williams

dehopkins192 — 2013-03-06 20:55:57Z

Thank you for replying to my request. I would be happy to assist you with any information that you might want on My Great Grandparent's Farm. Mrs Louis Von Almen William's Father, William J. Von Almen was the owner of this farm. He purchased this property when he came over from Switzerland. Thank you for the information about my Auntie Jean & Google. I would love to have any other information regarding this property.

Re: Edward Williams

DCRAIG3529 — 2013-03-06 20:07:05Z

I am doing some research on the Edward and Louise's home in Olney, Illinois. If you google Selma Imogene Vo Allman Rennier Stanger you will find a mention of their family.
Dcraig3529@msn.com

Re: Myrtle Brooks

sndrnoll123 — 2013-02-06 03:13:56Z

thanks for the reply. I really dont have a lot as of yet. I have a few pictures. I am Nancys daughter Sandra. Which one of wandas kids is your husband? Wanda would be the one who maybe has lots of pictures and information. I assume she is still living.My dad used to call her and Gary but since he has been in the nursing home I dont think he has.I just started working on the family history. I know what mom always told me but linking some of the names as been a challenge.I know there was an indian lady in the family but as of yet havent found that yet. If you get a chance let me know how wanda is doing. Ill try and stay in touch with you

Re: Myrtle Brooks

AnnGerber92 — 2013-02-05 23:29:54Z

Myrtle was my husband's grandmother, as well..so you are cousins. He attended her funeral when he was very small. His grandfather was Glenn Wharf, and mother is Juanda Glenn (Wanda) Wharf Gerber. I'm really interested in photos..or anything..that we could preserve as family history for our children. thank you so much

Re: Myrtle Brooks

sndrnoll123 — 2013-02-05 16:18:39Z

myrtle was my grand mother she married joseph brooks

Jan Doan

mcyoho77 — 2013-01-31 01:51:30Z

The Olney Comm. Coll. gave me an address that is no longer in use. I would like to ask her if she would be able to help me look at the wills and probates for Richland County Illinois. I am looking for the probate for Joseph Newsom/Newsome/Newson/Newsum b ca 1775-1779 VA and lived in Olney and Preston, Richland County starting in about (first recorded) 1850 and 1860 Censuses. He is not in the 1870 Census. So, a death date between 1860 and 1870 would be applicable. He is buried in the Saulmon Cemetery in Montgomery, Gibson County, IN with no dates on the stone.

Re: Gertrude Conover Trueblood and John Henry Trueblood

thomasker2 — 2013-01-01 16:11:57Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

Facts you should know about the early census records –

All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
Name: Gertrude Trueblood
[Gertrude Conover]
Birth Date: 22 Jun 1859
Birth Place: Indiana
Death Date: 11 Apr 1930
Death Place: German Township, Richland, Illinois
Burial Date: 12 Apr 1930
Burial Place: Vigo Co., Ind.
Death Age: 70
Occupation: Housewife
Race: White
Marital Status: M
Gender: Female
Father Name: Ralph Conover
Father Birth Place: New Jersey
Mother Name: Ellen Snedecker
Mother Birth Place: New Jersey
Spouse Name: J.H. Trueblood

1860 -
Name: John Trueblood
Age in 1860: 1
Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1860: Linton, Vigo, Indiana
Gender: Male
Post Office: Pimento

William Trueblood 44, NC
Hetta Trueblood 34, IND
Oliver Trueblood 18, IND
William Trueblood 11, IND
Mary Trueblood 9, IND
Louisa Trueblood 6, IND
Elizabeth Trueblood 4, IND
John Trueblood 1, IND

Gertrude's parents -
Ralph R Conover
Birth 1812 in Middlesex, New Jersey
Death 06 Mar 1889 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
parents
William Conover
Birth in New Jersey
Death - unknown
Anna J Kerr
Birth - unknown
Death - unknown

Eleanor Snedeker
Birth 1819 in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Death 02 Feb 1908 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
parents -
John Isaac Snedeker
Birth 24 Oct 1779 in Rhode Halls, Middlesex, New Jersey
Death 13 Sep 1861 in Fresh Ponds, Middlesex, New Jersey
Margaret Smock
Birth 1789 in Middlesex, New JerseyDeath 29 Aug 1854 in Cranbury, Middlesex, New Jersey

Gertrude Conover Trueblood and John Henry Trueblood

19461 — 2012-12-31 14:37:15Z

Searching for family of John Henry Trueblood who married Gertrude Conover Mason in Vigo County, Indiana July, 1926. This was his second marriage, and her third as first husband William M. Mason had died and I do not have a second marriage record. Gertrude's father and mother were Ralph R. Conover and Ellen/ Elnore Snedeker who came to Vigo County, Indiana from Newark, New Jersey about 1838. Would appreciate a picture of Gertrude and documentation on who were the Conover grandparents of Gertrude. Ralph R. /Ralphlot Conover was born in Middlesex County, New Jersey.Thank you. rreedy@mics.net

Re: TRIPP Family: John D. 1809, Jane 1822, Mary 1840, Dora 1842, Jennie 1848, Elizabeth 1853, Charles B.1855, Annie 1867, John 1870

BettyOlson527 — 2012-12-15 22:30:00Z

For those wishing to exchange information on this family, my new email address is: KayClerc@yahoo.com

ATCHISON, Rose

Sliante — 2012-12-02 09:40:09Z

Searching for an obit for Rose ATCHISON b. 17 Jan. 1882 - d. Feb. 1970, Last Residence: Olney, Richland, Illinois. buried Haven Hill Cemetery.

Re: PRICE, Martin

kirkewilliams — 2012-11-24 17:36:36Z

Hi. I think you just found some info on Martin Price from my tree. :)

Re: William Von Almen

VVonalmen — 2012-10-12 17:32:01Z

Looking for more info on William Von Almen (who were his parents in Switzerland and did he immigrate in 1849 through the port of New Orleans with two older brothers and a cousin?) He wss great-grandfather to my husband.

Reeds buried in the Olney area

sherlockholmes1985 — 2012-09-22 03:46:23Z

I am trying to locate two Reeds buried in the Olney area.

I found that some of their children were buried in the Linden Lawn Cemetery. I was hoping maybe they were buried there or nearby in another cemetery.

John Reed*
Born: Abt 1820
Died: Between 1870 - 1880

*There is another John Reed buried in the Linden Lawn Cemetery that died 1864, and that is not the one I am after.

Catharine (Witmer) Reed
Born: Abt 1823
Died: After 1880

John Brillhart Of Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Bill_Dahnke — 2012-09-05 22:48:23Z

I am researching John Brillhart, son of Peter and Catherine (Feiser) Brillhart of York County, PA born ca 1815 in York County, PA, later moved to Olney, Illinois, where he owned a hotel. Ay information about his family wil be appreciated.

Bill Dahnke
Union City, TN

Re: Henry Parker Robinson

1_Wildrose1861 — 2012-08-15 20:55:51Z

Thank you very much for your assistance. Parker has been a missing piece in the puzzle.

Re: Henry Parker Robinson

jimmichels1 — 2012-08-13 02:36:19Z

There is a Henry Parker Robinson 1842-1862 in Calhoun Cemetery.

Re: Henry Parker Robinson

1_Wildrose1861 — 2012-08-12 21:03:42Z

I am related to Parker Robinson ,he was a brother to William Robinson who's line I am a descendent of. I have been trying to locate where he was buried. My family moved to Misouri then my grandfather moved to Wisconsin in the 1930's

Re: Cager & Caroline Stultz

thomasker2 — 2012-07-29 18:03:01Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

Facts you should know about the early census records -
All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

1870 -
Name: Cager Stultz
Age in 1870: 35
Birth Year: abt 1835
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Martinsville, Henry, Virginia
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Post Office: Martinsville

Cager Stultz 35, VA - works on farm
Caroline Stultz 35, VA
Mary J Stultz 14, VA
Susan Stultz 13, VA
Dora Stultz 11, VA
Lovetta Stultz 9, VA
Katy Stultz 7, VA
Agness Stultz 3, VA
Robert Stultz 2/12, VA

I would guess that in 1860 Cager & Caroline were slaves and would not be listed on the regular census records.

Re: WEESNER

jml152 — 2012-07-29 03:10:28Z

Thanks Everybody! If I can help you with anything, let me know. Researching Conour, Connour, Cocanougher, mainly IL and KY

Re: WEESNER

sharontseu — 2012-07-28 14:17:23Z

Looks like some kind person has attached the page I was talking about. This is, I believe, taken from "Cemetery Inscriptions of Richland County Illinois". If you go to findagrave.com there are pictures posted of some of the Weesner headstones. Good luck!
Sharon

Re: WEESNER

jimmichels1 — 2012-07-28 12:41:22Z

Lot 39 has Minnie and John Weesner plus an infant
Lot 45 has Susannah and William Weesner plus an infant
Lot 89 has Chloe and Charles Weesner
Lot 110 has Minnie and Martin Weesner
Lot 111 has Gertrude and Eli Weesner plus an infant
That is all listed in cemetery records, attached is the transcription taken in 1969.

Re: WEESNER

jml152 — 2012-07-28 05:22:08Z

I don't know how to attch anything either. It sort of messes everything up now that rootsweb has partnered with Ancestry - they don't let you do anything for free. I have a tree on Ancestry, but I'm not a paying member, so I can't see a whole lot. It does say you can attach a file at the bottom of this post, above where it says POST or Preview, maybe that will work.

Re: Clara E. Conour/Harvey L. Parker

jml152 — 2012-07-27 22:08:26Z

Marlene: Clara E (Clarry) Conour wa a daughter of Jacob E Conour, but her mother was NOT Martha Harrolle - Martha was Jacob's wife, but she and their daughter Jane Conour died about 1877. Jacob E then married Mary Owen, and Clara is their daughter. Clara was born 1878, and had 4 siblings all with Jacob Conour being their father: Francis E Conour b 1881, Gertrude A Conour b 1884, Bessie M Conour B 1887, and Charles E Conour b 1894 all in Olney, Richland Co., IL I'm still getting my Conour-Harroll, Harrell connections together. Please contact me.

Re: Stoltz cemetery

jml152 — 2012-07-27 21:46:44Z

Do you have anything on Samual Stoltz who married Martha Ann Conour? She was born in Richland Co., IL in 1850. I think he was born 10 Apr 1835 and died 12 Feb 1922 in Olney, Richland Co, IL and is buried in Haven Hill Cemetery. I'm trying to find out who Samual Stoltz's parents were, and if he and Martha Conour had any children.
Appreciate any help you can give.

Re: WEESNER

sharontseu — 2012-07-27 19:52:25Z

I also have some picture of the cemetery as well as the church there if you're interested.

Re: WEESNER

sharontseu — 2012-07-27 19:45:33Z

I'll look up the cemetery page, scan it, and email it to you. I don't know how to attach a scan to this board??
Sharon

Re: Pat Cline - Conour history

jml152 — 2012-07-27 19:35:14Z

Pat- James Newton Conour was my 2nd great grandfather, James Everett Conour my great grandfather, and James Theorn Conour my grandfather. I have been working hard to get as much correct info as I can before I re-load my file on World Connect. Which of Harrison's children was your father? I will NOT be putting any LIVING people on the website, but it's nice to follow through on some of the brothers of James Newton. I think you e-mailed me directly in the past - if you still have that address, go ahead, else I will check back here. Thanks

Re: WEESNER

jml152 — 2012-07-27 19:21:47Z

I would love to have the cemetery info you have on the Weesner family. Eli D Weesner was married to Gertrude A Conour who was born 6 Mar 1884 in Olney, IL and she is one of my ancestors. I don't have any children for them, and would like to find out if there were any. Appreciate the help. Jane

Re: WEESNER

jml152 — 2012-07-27 19:21:11Z

Re: Charlotte Conour/ Wm. Lucas

jml152 — 2012-07-27 19:12:57Z

Marlene, I have the same info as you re: Charlotte Conour and William Lucas. Her parents John J Conour and Maria Harrol. John J Conour first married Nellie Hart. There are several Conour/Harrolle, Harrol, Harrell connections I would love to have you verify. Please respond.

Re: STEWART

Annieinindy1 — 2012-07-14 00:26:23Z

My grandmother is Annie Heneritta Rawlings (born 28 Mar 1881 - died 26 Sep 1935), daughter of James B. Rawlings (1877-1902) and Mary Henrietta Stewart which my notes indicate was born in 1838, making her many years older. Not sure if this is a fit. Many of my records are from older family members in the 1970s and from an old family bible.

Re: Family search

kearleeq — 2012-07-09 07:28:52Z

Why are you searching Ashcraft and Bradam? I believe those are both my family names.

Re: John Andrew Bourell

TerryWarrenGood — 2012-07-09 04:22:27Z

Since my first posting asking for assistance in learning more about John A. Bourell and his wives, Millie and Rachel, I have found more information about John and Millie.
Find A Grave Memorial # 35637000 has confirmed that he is buried at Haven Hill. Memorial # 35637006 confirms that Millie is buried there also. The burial site of his second wife, Rachel, continues to elude me.

Re: Goodwin,Bourell

TerryWarrenGood — 2012-07-09 03:49:05Z

Burrel T. Goodwin is buried in Old Beals Cemetery in Pleasant Grove Township in Coles County, Illinois.
This and more information and photographs are found by going to Find A Grave Memorial #89529079.
The creator of the memorial states that he was born on October 22, 1828. Date of his death is unknown.

Cager & Caroline Stultz

nikkid799 — 2012-07-02 14:56:09Z

I am searching for any information on Cager and Caroline Stultz. The earliest information I have on them is they lived in Martinsville, Henry, Virginia in 1870. I am looking for earlier records on them if you have any information please contact me.

Re: OLNEY SANITARIUM

brennrome01 — 2012-06-27 22:20:16Z

My father-in-law was born there too. He jokes about it, saying he was born in a sanitarium lol. He loved to see people's faces when he'd tell them that.

Re: Bullard

cmowens68 — 2012-06-26 02:42:58Z

Would love to exchange info with you! Please contact me rootssearcher at g mail . com

Re: KING, Stephen Cleaver, 1825-1885

spootnor — 2012-06-25 18:12:34Z

Hello,

It has been awhile since you have posted or updated this query, but thought I would respond anyway. I have Stephen Cleaver King's parents as Daniel King, b. 1782, Tygarts Valley, Randolph Co., Virgina and Mary (Polly) Cleaver, b. 7 Feb 1794. Her parents were William Cleaver and Susannah Westfall. I have more info if you are interested. I am a descendant of Stephen Cleave King and Hannah Cotterell. I believe Stephen's other wife, Rachel was the daughter of Joshua Musgrove and Hannah Worthington. I have Joshua's parents as being Joshua Musgrove and Eleanor Frazee.

Re: PHILLIPS, BAIRD, WEST, JOHNSON, HORRALL,

dakotia — 2012-06-21 23:00:37Z

Iam looking for info on Elizabeth Baird...Olney, illinois and what her husbands name was? Her maiden name was elizabeth ross Dyke Willian

Re: Nicholas Gibson of West Virginia in Richland or Clay Illinois

housewifeandhomeschool — 2012-05-28 03:54:43Z

Hello Cousin! I think we may have had contact several years ago when I first started researching before I married....my maiden name is Gibson.

My line is through Nicholas' son Robert. There seems to be several different stories about the mother of Nicholas being an Indian(daughter of Chief Shikellamy) that was killed by white men and also another story about her being killed by Indians when Nicholas was captured.

You can contact me at my email.... housewifeandhomeschool@yahoo.com

Jenny