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Re: Benjamin ALLEN

trefoilct01 — 2009-11-02 21:36:33Z

I am researching the name of Francis M. Allen. Do you have any infor on him and would you share we will share our info if it is the same Francis M Allen from Mcleansburg ILL My name is Katie Diamon at cal1205@aol.com

Re: Benjamin ALLEN

bonbon2D — 2009-11-02 00:52:55Z

Was just wondering if you were still looking into this line. This Benjamin Allen & Neoma was my 4th great-grandparents. I believe that he is the same Benjamin Allen that is buried in the Spain Cemetery, as his son, Francis Marion, and grandson, Charles are also buried there.

I have not been able to locate the maiden name of his wife, or any information on her as well. Where did you discover this marriage date?

Look forward to hearing from any other descendants of this Allen family!

William Wood

thegenealogysleuth — 2009-10-02 16:50:42Z

William Wood m. Emily Rice 11/9/1862 in Shelby County. Son William Tobias b. 8/24/1863. Daughter Hattie b. 1867 [based on age of 13 in 1880]. Emily is on the 1870 with son, no husband, no daughter. Emily and two children live with her new husband Joseph Beason in Illiopolis, Sangamon County in 1880.

There is a William T. Wood, age 22 in 1863, Pvt., Company F, 5th Illinois US Calvary, who mustered in in Effingham County and mustered out in Springfield in 1865.

Looking for William Wood and his family.

Re: Washington & Caroline Leach of Illinois & North Dakota

beverlygr53 — 2009-09-20 15:34:04Z

Are you looking for ancestors or descendants? I'm looking, too
His parents: Amos Leach born abt 1808 in Virginia - died 1852-1859 in Shelby Co and Susan/Susannah Moyer born 1808 in Ohio - died after 1880 in Shelby Co., IL

Re: Can anyone help with an obit lookup please?

martincrane194 — 2009-09-15 17:05:12Z

...Thank you for providing me with the obituary, it was very welcome and much appreciated!

Thanks again for your time and effort.

Regards,

Martin.

Re: Can anyone help with an obit lookup please?

GoneHiking — 2009-09-15 15:07:23Z

Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - December 27, 2002
Deceased Name: LAKEWOOD - Hazel L. Weidman
LAKEWOOD - Hazel L. Weidman, 86, of Lakewood, died 1:35 a.m. Thursday, (Dec. 26, 2002), in Olivewood Health Care Center, Shelbyville.

Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Lockart & Sons Funeral Home, Cowden. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of services.

Mrs. Weidman was born Jan. 30, 1916, in Low Point, the daughter of Levertt and Eva Cihak Pettyjohn. She was a homemaker and a Christian. To serve the war effort during World War II, she worked as a welder in a shipyard, near Galena. She married John Weidman in 1969. He preceded her in death in 1981.

Surviving are her sisters, Maurine Kiefling of Cowden, Nola Bessie Klepzig of Crawfordsville, Ind. and Eileen Thompson of Cowden; brother, Lyle Pettyjohn and wife Daisy of Lakewood; eleven nephews; eight nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brothers, Ralph Leland Pettyjohn and Donald Dempsey Pettyjohn.

Tallman

Herald & Review (Decatur, IL)
Date: December 27, 2002
Page: A4
Record Number: 12270212
Copyright, 2002, Herald & Review, Decatur, IL

Can anyone help with an obit lookup please?

martincrane194 — 2009-09-14 21:26:17Z

Hi,

I wonder if anyone would be so kind as to help me out with the following...

I am looking for the obit for Hazel Weidman (nee Pettyjohn) who died in Shelby County, IL in 2002. She actually died in the Olivewood Health Care Center in Shelbyville. I am not sure what paper this would have appeared in?

Her name at the time of her death was Hazel Leveeta Weidman. She died December 26, 2002 aged 86. It seems she is buried in Cowden, IL.

If anyone is able to get hold of this obit, I would be very grateful.

Thank you in advance,

Martin.

Re: DNA & Looking for descendants of Jacob McConnell, Somerled

RobertMcConnell82 — 2009-09-12 10:27:41Z

DNA results between myself and a third cousin showed we are closely related with 65 out 67 markers matching. I am a descendant through Jacob's son Thomas W. McConnell and he was a descendant through Jacob's son Boseal McConnell.

Partly through DNA and partly through paper trails, I have traced Jacob McConnell's ancestry back to Alexander McConnell who died at Octorara Creek in Chester County, PA in 1729. The trail back goes like this:

1) Jacob McConnell, b. Ross Twp, Greene Co., OH 9/25/1825, d. Cold Spring Twp, Shelby Co., OH 10/11/1907.
2) John W. McConnell, b. Elizabeth Twp, Allegheny Co., PA, 1798, d. Aft 1860, Cold Spring Twp, Shelby Co., OH.
3) Adam McConnell, b. Ayr Twp, Bedford Co., PA, b. Aug 1758, d. Bef 1820, Elizabeth Twp, Allegheny Co., PA.
4) Robert McConnell, b. Colerain Twp, Chester Co., PA Apr 10, 1729, d. Elizabeth Twp, Allegheny Co., PA, 1813.
5) Adam McConnell, b. Dumfrieshire, Scotland Abt 1709, d. Ayr Twp, Bedford Co., PA abt 1776.
6) Alexander McConnell, b. Dumfrieshire, Scotland, abt 1673, d. Octorara Creek, Chester Co., PA May 1729.

I have matching DNA with only 3 markers difference with a descendant of Robert Mcconnell (#4 above) through his son John. I have close DNA matches with descendants who can trace their ancestry to two different sons of Alexander McConnell (#6 above): John and Alexander. There is also a close match to the DNA of two people with early North Carolina ancestors who I have not yet figured out how they are related.

Anyone interested in exchanging information can reach me at: robert@mcconnell.com.

Re: DNA & Looking for descendants of Jacob McConnell, Somerled

RobertMcConnell82 — 2009-09-12 09:56:59Z

I have some information about James McConnell and Catherine Hinkle. It may or may not add to what you know but I would be glad to share and work with you on your research.

You can reach me directly at: robert@mcconnell.com.

Re: DNA & Looking for descendants of Jacob McConnell, Somerled

bittnel — 2009-09-12 04:23:07Z

I am a decendant of James McConnell and Catherine Hinkle, Berlin, Holmes County, Ohio. I have information going forward, but not back through his ancestors. Do you have any new information on him?

Armstrongs in E. Tennessee

dkarter — 2009-09-10 04:36:18Z

Any information on decendents of Aaron Armstrong. Born 1837 in Knox County, Tennessee.
Any information on decendents of Moses Armstrong. Born 1837 in Knox County, Tennessee.

Andrew Ensminger

skratze1 — 2009-09-03 16:23:00Z

This is in response to the archived message:

At 10:11 PM 11/22/98 EST, JKS915@aol.com wrote:
If the information is available I would like to know the day & month of
birth and death for:
Mary Jane Ensminger born ____ ____1853 died_____ ___ 1911
Andrew Ensminger " ____ ____ 1845 " _____ ___ 1919 ...

Possibly they are buried at Shelbyville in the Glenwood Cemetery.

I have information on Andrew and Mary Ensminger:

Andrew C Ensminger was born 02 Jul 1845 in Perry Co, OH and died 17 Nov 1919 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co, IL (30 Nov 1919 Shelbyville Democrat p. 1)

His wife Mary Stewardson Ensminger was born 01 Feb 1853 Richland Twp, IL and died 19 March 1911 (21 March 1911 The Daily Review, Decatur, IL)

Both are buried in Glenwood Cemetery.

Re: Manley e-mail address changed

rhmakoto — 2009-08-23 19:53:35Z

My e-mail address has changed.rhmakoto@hotmail.com

Re: Glenwood? Cemetery look-up , Shelbyville, IL

beatjr1 — 2009-08-14 01:28:32Z

Bess,
If you are still available for look ups, please contact me at beatjr1@netzero.net
Thanks Bea

Re: Armstrong family in the 1860 Flatbranch, Shelby County, ILL census?

rmemazz — 2009-08-08 01:28:21Z

I would love to get any information that would help me research my Armstrong family ancestors.
I tried to use this borrowed laptop to contact you directly, but it is not set up to allow me to use the email.
could you contact me with your suggestions or ideas on where I can look for more information?
Here:
rmemazz@charter.net
Thanks

Re: ARMSTRONG FAMILY

rmemazz — 2009-08-07 21:32:28Z

I hope that this is still a strong thread to follow.
I am sorry to have been off the genealogy for a long while.
I would be interested in the James Armstrong & his wife [name?] that are in that cemetery.
Can you give the informaion for them that is connected with their graves? Could you give the other Armstrong names buried there?
Thanks

Re: DNA & Looking for descendants of Jacob McConnell, Somerled

drdx — 2009-08-04 03:08:53Z

Robert,
Looking for info on descendants of David Albert McConnell and Hattie Dove of Ashland, Ohio. Taking a shot in the dark that you might have them in your database. Contact me privately at drdx@neo.rr.com.

Re: Neal Cemetery Cowden

chastwn — 2009-07-08 01:37:36Z

Hi,

If no one answers you, just e-mail me off-list and I will check for you. I'll just have to go to my local library to look at the cemetery books.

Also, do any of the pictures from Herrick that you mentioned have any names on them? Part of my family came from Herrick.

Thanks!

Linda
lclang@consolidated.net

Re: Gallagher's in Shelby Co.,Ill.

LPeerson — 2009-03-10 23:52:39Z

I doubt you are still looking but if so let me know. I'm not sure what I know about Daniel but I am from his brother Henry Gollaher's line. Several of the brothers changed the spelling of their last name when they moved from Illinois, they ended in Arkansas. I have the info of where Daniel is buried in Gallaher cemetery in Shelbyville Illinois. He didn't live long, his wife and several kids are all there as well. His dad's last name was Gallagher. All those changes are what make Gollaher/Gallaher a tough name to follow.

Re: Gallagher's in Shelby Co.,Ill.

flemingb — 2009-03-11 12:56:13Z

I have Henry Gallagher b 1 Aug 1843 in Shelby Co., IL in my tree as the son of Jacob b 28 Mar 1813 in Fairfield Co., OH. I descend from Jacob's mother in law Barbara Leathers Middlesworth. I try to trace all descendants of everyone in my tree. If you would like to exchange info my email is flemingb@consolidated.net .

Bev

Re: Moore--Bunch

Julia Noah — 2009-06-27 22:22:38Z

Where did Haywood live after 1860? I have a clue about Haywood's parents. Email me Julinoa@aol.com

Re: Moore--Bunch

Julia Noah — 2009-06-17 03:28:42Z

I do not know who Joel Bunch was. I thought he was a relative of mine beings he was living with my ancestor, Joseph Moore and wife Frances (Bunch) in 1850 in Shelby Co., IL. Joel's wife has apparently died and he has six children. These Moores went on to MO. I see a Haywood Bunch in 1860 in Shelby 12years (b1848). He is with James Bunch, and Biddy Bunch. Biddy had married Israel Bunch who died. Israel was from Greene Co., IN and probably Cumberland Co., KY, probably son of Israel, Sr. I doubt that this Haywood is the brother of Joel as Joel was born 1810. When was your Haywood born? Do you know any other siblings? Julie

Re: Knight family in Shelby County

chastwn — 2009-04-28 07:48:13Z

Ida Knight died 7 Aug 1926
John Franklin Knight died 12 Jan 1926

In 1910, Julia Knight was living with Frank and Ida so her husband had already died. I found nothing on the IL State Archive Death records database that shows anything for either John or Julie.

As for the 1920 census, they probably just got missed.

In the 1930 Shelby county census, Reatha is married to Ed Buffington and have two children - Julie and John.

As for the cemetery books, just look on the Shelby County ILGenWeb site. There should be a link to the Genealogical Society. I'm sure they have books for sale. If you don't want to purchase them, then look on the look-up page on the Shelby county site. If you can't find someone doing look-ups for the cemetery records, contact me off-list and I'll check with my local library.

Hope this helps.

Linda
lclang@consolidated.net

Re: Families from Shelby and Decatur Cos., IN to Effingham area

chastwn — 2009-03-27 04:50:14Z

Contact me off-list and let me know specifically what information you are looking for on each of these people. I'm not related, but I've already found quite a bit. I just don't know specifically what you are looking for.

Linda
lclang@consolidated.net

Mound Cemetery, Shelby County, Illinois

rsbrownco — 2009-05-08 22:48:52Z

Does anyone have transcriptions/records from Mound Cemetery in Shelby County, Illinois? I have information that Robert J. Brown, my great-granduncle, is buried there. He was born 26 Feb 1859 and died 21 Mar 1923. I don't have the death information for three of his daughters and think that one or more may be also be buried in Mound Cemetery or elsewhere in Shelby County. They are: Maggie Brown, born 1886; Alice Brown, born about 1889 and died between 1900 and 1910; Henrietta Brown, born about 1901.

Bob Brown
rsbrownco@aol.com

Re: Seeking Grave Photo in Shelbyville

JoeNihen — 2008-12-25 20:00:52Z

Hi,

Yes, this is the person whom you described. Care to share notes? Please contact me at my e-mail address: morse73@ptd.net

Thanks,

Joe
morse73@ptd.net

Re: FLING FAMILY MEMBERS

jimflin98 — 2009-05-17 18:20:37Z

My name is James Calvin Fling. My father was Dean Arthur Fling who was the son of James Arthur Fling who died in 1961 in Windsor, Shelby County, Illinois. My grandmother was Anna Fling (Kull) and her father was Jacob Kull who emigrated from Germany. He was a wood craftsman and he lived in the Sullivan, Illinois area. James Arthur Fling and Anna Fling had two children, Dean Arthur Fling and Inez Fling. Dean Arthur Fling served in World War II as a B-29 pilot and went on the fly jets. He retired from the USAF in 1967 as a Colonel. Col. Fling was married to Nina Mae Tefft of Charleston, Illinois, and they had three children: James Calvin Fling, Attorney At Law in Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas; Emma Kathryn Hall, retired, of Evansville, Indiana; and John Andrew Fling MD, of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. James Calvin Fling was married to Marsha Barnthouse and they had two children: Daniel Arthur Fling born November 19, 1973, who died in Utah in 1998 and the age of 24; and James Michael Fling born May 31, l977, who lives in Austin, Texas. James and Marsha divorced in 1994 and James married Katrina Lee Downing on July 21, l994. James and Katrina have one child, Heather Ann Fling born May 17, 1995. Emma Kathryn Fling is married to Carl Hall. They have one daughter, Dana Michelle Hall McCauley, who was married to Terry McCauley. They are divorced and have two children: Riley and Reagon. Dr. John Andrew Fling is married to Margaret and they have two children: Andrew Fling and Rebecca Fling Ainsworth who is married to Joshua Ainsworth and who live in Fort Worth, Texas

Re: 1938 Shelby Co., IL quilt with abt 49 names

britsonbw — 2009-07-02 15:48:25Z

sorry not me

Re: 1938 Shelby Co., IL quilt with abt 49 names - Sept. update

britsonbw — 2009-07-02 15:42:44Z

sorry not me

Isaac and Zelinda Workman, So. Div. Shelby (H Twp)

AntoinetteWorkmanVawter — 2009-07-03 18:23:16Z

This gentleman born in KY in 1806 appears to be my great grandfather's parent, along with his wife Zelinda. Isaac's mother, Elizabeth workman lived with them in H Township, a rural area of Shelby. Their family was large. I am looking for relatives or family historians.

Re: Offenhauser, Adricks / Andrix

grammyvf — 2009-03-30 15:27:08Z

There is an Elizabeth, wife of ?and? (possibly Andrick) buried in the Locust Grove Cemetery, Shelby Co, IL; died Sept 18, 1873; aged 57y, 6m, 4d.; tombstone broken and partially illegible when inscription was done in the 1970's.
There are also other Andricks buried there: S. Thornton, s/0 Christley & Sarah Andrick; Christly & Sarah Andrick; Nettie J., d/o WH & H Andrick; an infant; William H. & Harriett Andrick; Etoila H Andricks.

There is a Vriah (Uriah?)Andrick buried in Danville National Cemetery in Danville, Vermilion Co, IL. He died Oct 27, 1923.

I couldn't find any Offenhausers but don't have access at this time to the Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, Il inscriptons, so it's possible they are buried there.

Hope this helps.

Re: ROESSLER, ANDREW J. Biography

beccadavidson1 — 2009-02-19 16:12:55Z

Yes, I am familiar with Reuben Roessler though he isn't my direct line. Let me know what kind of info. you are looking for. Do you have the Roessler book written by Katherine Borchers Cotner?

Cemeteries of Shelby County

nd90952 — 2009-04-28 07:28:51Z

Can anyone tell me if there are any published cemetery books for Shelby County? If so, are they available for purchase or would someone be willing to do some look ups?

Knight family in Shelby County

nd90952 — 2009-04-28 07:22:30Z

Looking for information concerning Julie Ann GILLETT who married John KNIGHT 01 JAN 1854 ... their son, Frank KNIGHT, married Ida UNKNOWN ... Frank & Ida had 2 daughters 1.) Reatha KNIGHT seems to have married an Unknown BULLINGTON abt. 1917 (??) and 2.) Arlo (spelling) KNIGHT who was unmarried on the 1930 census. I can't seem to find these people on the 1920 census ... would appreciate any extra info please ...

Neal Cemetery Cowden

joyfultune1 — 2009-07-07 12:49:38Z

Does any one have copies of the 4 pages from the cemetery book listing the graves in Neal cemetery? It was published in the early 1900. I was just there and a lot of the stones are missing.
By the way, I am posting old orphaned pictures from the Herrick area. Looking for someone to claim them. If you are interested email me for an invite to MyFamily.com.
Thanks

Re: Cemeteries of Shelby County

dllupton129 — 2009-04-29 04:38:44Z

Contact the Shelby County Historical & Genealogical Society at shelbycounty@consolidated.net. They have most of the cemeteries in the county. They will do lookups. They are also available for purchase. Or go to their website at
www.shelbycohistgen.net under publications

Families from Shelby and Decatur Cos., IN to Effingham area

shrp6 — 2009-03-27 01:08:29Z

These are the surnames that migrated from the Shelby Co., IN in the 1870s-'80s to the counties of Shelby, Cumberland, and Effingham, in an around Sigel and Neoga.

Seek info on Wm. and Mahala Short, Milburn and Samantha Higgins, Sarah and George Thomas (or maybe it is "Thorn"), Mrs. Elizabeth Knight Hill Avery, widow of Herman Avery, who died in Neoga, IL, unknown date, and William Willis Baxter (son of Catherine Pearce Baxter) married to Lulu Avery of near Effingham.

Offenhauser, Adricks / Andrix

AEStauffer — 2009-03-29 20:19:03Z

Looking for granve information for the following individuals who may be buried in Shelbyville or near by. I am planning a trip this summer, but would appreciate any help to narrow my search.

Laurance Offenhauser (DOB 1827 - DOD 1883)
Charles Offenhauser (DOB 1869 -DOD 1872?)
Arthur Andricks (DOB 1817 - DOD Bef. 1880?)
Elizabeth Andricks (DOB 1813 - DOD Bef. 1880?)
Uriah G. Andricks (DOB 1840 - DOD 1923)

Or any "Offenhauser" in that area.
Thank you.

Re: Offenhauser, Adricks / Andrix

AEStauffer — 2009-03-31 03:48:52Z

Thank you so much! I'll have to dbl. check on some of the names, but I suspect they are connected.

Uriah in Danville makes sense. He was a civil war veteran and was in a hospital in Vermillion Co., prior to his death.

I appreciate the check!

sarah,sadie hall

bettylou87 — 2008-12-09 23:57:43Z

any info. on hall family of wayne county,benton,peidmont,callaway.1897-1938 please reply.

Re: Mound Cemetery, Shelby County, Illinois

jje38 — 2009-05-22 21:43:15Z

My cemetery book which has a Mound Cemetery shows the following Brown names as of 1974:
John, Rebecca, R N, James M Sophronia
James R, and two Brown infants not named

Duenweg, Nonnenbruch, Johnson

lostinancestry — 2009-02-07 21:58:14Z

I am searching for the family of Herman Emil Duenweg, m. # 1, Rosa Nonnenbruch, m. # 2, Hester Johnson. Herman had two hardware stores, one in Shelbyville and another in Tower Hill. Searching for their children.

Re: Lewis Brown

Dee45Hissong — 2009-07-05 05:39:49Z

What is the birthdate of George? Is his middle initial W? If so, contact me @illady45@hotmail.com. I am composing info on this man and might have something to share.

Re: Moore--Bunch

e072581 — 2009-06-17 00:47:12Z

Noticed your message from 2001. Am interested in the Bunch family of Shelby County. My GGgrandfather was Haywood who lived with his brother Joel in 1860. They show coming from IN and Haywood was the only one born in IL. Can you tell me what info you have on Joel and his family/ parents.

thanks

Re: Moore--Bunch

e072581 — 2009-06-27 02:32:10Z

Sorry, I got confused when I asked the first time. That Haywood is the one I'm looking for. I've seen the 1860 census and I figure that his brother was James, the one he's living with in 1860.(James age 22 and Haywood age 12.) I find James again in 1850 as son of Joel still in Shelby Co but Haywood is not with him. Trying to determine who Haywoods parents are but not having mush luck.

Re: MIZE, John and wives, Eleanor Prutsman & #2 Sarah Henderson

PatFoster500 — 2009-07-04 03:22:57Z

Since that previous post I have found that John Mize was married to Sarah Henderson. The 20 yr old Sarah is his NEW wife. So, something happened to Eleanor (Prutsman) after George was born.
I have been unable to find info regarding John's death/burial and Eleanor's death/burial.
Any crumbs of information will be greatly appreciated!!
Pat
pjf1946@cox.net

Re: ROESSLER, ANDREW J. Biography

CharleneUchtman2007 — 2009-02-19 14:36:17Z

Are you familiar with a Rueben Roessler that moved his family of 6 children to MO after their mother dies. I'm sure he fits into your line some way. b. 1822 OH. His son Edward married Annie Biffer in 1896, in the house I currently live in Carthage MO. I have done some research and would like to send it to someone connected to these Roesslers. Let me know if you recognize them. Thanks.

Re: ROESSLER, ANDREW J. Biography

CharleneUchtman2007 — 2009-02-19 18:21:36Z

As far as I can tell Katherine didn't have any information on Edward Roessler but I do and would like to share it with someone who is interested. I have not been about to find a way to contact Katherine. My only interest is how Edward relates in relation to the history of my home. I have a marriage anouncement from the Carthage Press, and other tibits from the paper, I know that Edward and Annie built a house in CA that is also on the historical register as my home is, death and birth records of their familoy, ect. I am hoping to find a decendant to pass it along to.

Re: Seeking Grave Photo in Shelbyville

78steelhead — 2008-12-25 18:56:51Z

Do you know, is this the James Whitesel that married Martha Emerick and was the son of David and Elizabeth Whitesel of Huntingdon county, PA?

Re: Rebecca Jane (Brown) Linn

michelehinkley — 2009-05-22 20:55:03Z

I am very interested in Rebecca Jane Brown/Linn family. She was my grandma's gg grandma. Rebecca and Sylvanis are buried together @ Nickels cemetery fayette co. If any one has any info PLEASE email me at dbles1@consolidated.net