Stephenson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: St. Vincent Orphanage

lawnmower11 — 2013-05-15 16:20:09Z

i know you. i knew you as charles. the name i used is fic
tious. i did this to protect mine, and yours, privacy. i found this site by accident. i am posting this to say to you that you are not alone, there are lots and lots of us that suffered and rememder those times there.you are not alone. emotional and physical and mental damage and baggae galore we all have and will carry with for the rest of our days.i do now have a very good life .includung greatgrandkids!, i wish you and all who were there the real peace and kind mercy of our Lord. please dont look me up, i "found" you by pure cosmic chance and do let these sleeping dogs lay were they are at. Good luck and God bless, i know that we will see each other and all the others again. i cannot know when or where, only through the workings of God that it is so it will happen. God bless you and your family and all those of us who were there and know how it really was.

Re: Potthast & Hillebrand family in Milwaukee's German newspapers

rebholzgary — 2013-04-27 13:36:01Z

Milwaukee's German papers also picked up the 1928 obit. for Sophia Hillebrand Potthast. A Friedrich Potthast (very likely her husband) received letters in Milwaukee from Bremen and Neustad on the Rhine River in the 1860s. The German papers reported them being held at the post office pending their being sent back to the sender.

"Milwaukee's German Newspapers; an index of death notices and related items" (1844-1950).
Gary Rebholz, compiler/editor
Milwaukee Wis.
gary.rebholz@gmail.com
Indexing Milwaukee's German newspapers continuously since 2007... helping family researchers collect evidence of our historic German-American culture.

Re: Father of Jones-Kunz William

ArmisAngelis — 2013-04-24 23:54:03Z

Hi Stefan

Info regarding Rev John Henry Kunz's 1911 death

http://archive.org/stream/hankinsonnewsmar19101913coll#page/...

I wonder if Judith Kunz/Jones could have remarried? A possibility maybe worth investigating for her and son William in 1940 Census

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K4M1-84K

If this is indeed her, she may have remarried yet again as John Stanton Condon, died on 5 July 1947.

Transcribed from Chicago Tribune (IL) July 06, 1947

John Condon, beloved husband of Judith, fond father of Marianne, brother of Marguerite Condon Jones, son of the late John and Mary Condon. Remains at home for funerals, Erie at Wabash avenue, until 11:30 a.m., Monday. Services private.

Re: Keep Family/Paul Keep who married Eloise Feister

GLENAUMAN — 2013-04-23 13:43:49Z

I may be able to help you.What are the family names that you want information on.

Thank You Glen Auman
Write me direct
glenauman@aol.com

Re: Keep Family/Paul Keep who married Eloise Feister

cinde_smith — 2013-04-13 20:49:43Z

really want any info on my parents anyone has.

Father of Jones-Kunz William

smhswiss — 2013-04-09 06:53:43Z

Dear all,

I'm resarching Kunz families out of Switzerland,Zurich one of them was Rev John Henry Kunz. His youngest daughter Judith born 1911 in North Dakota got married with someone of Jones family born in Iowa and got a child William born prior to April 14, 1930 and living in Stephenson County according to US Census.

I would be glad to receive more about the Father but also about the child.

Thanks and regards,
Stefan

Re: Dennis and Mary Carroll, Erin, Stephenson; children born in Erin

janfortado1 — 2013-04-07 19:49:09Z

Thanks so much for the helpful response. A few years ago someone at the library was able to help with an obituary for my Kennedy relative. I guess I was reluctant to ask again, and also, I am not sure this is my Denis. That is what I am trying to find out. Maybe I should see if they would help. Thank you again. Jan

Re: Dennis and Mary Carroll, Erin, Stephenson; children born in Erin

deniselikeshistory — 2013-04-07 17:31:59Z

I reviewed the 1860 census and see that your Dennis was in Erin with a family at the same time that John and Johanna Carroll's nephew, Dennis, was single in Pleasant Valley so they aren't the same. Have you searched for the obituary for your Dennis Carroll. Unfortunately death certificates didn't become mandatory until after 1900 for most states. Call the Freeport Public Library; they have a great genealogy department and will know what newspaper archives are available.

Re: Dennis and Mary Carroll, Erin, Stephenson; children born in Erin

janfortado1 — 2013-04-07 12:52:22Z

William had answered in an earlier query that he did not think that the Dennis Carroll buried in New Dublin (and who lived in Erin) was not the son of John Carroll and Johanna Buckley because his ancestor was Dennis Carroll, son of John and Johanna, and he lived in Pleasant Valley and died in 1891, buried St. Patricks/Plum River. His wife was Bridget Foley.

I am hoping someone can help. How do I find who the parents were of Denis Carroll who married Mary, and who lived in Erin. I am looking for a Denis Carroll whose parents were Denis Carroll and Margaret Kennedy. Thank you, Jan

Re: Dennis and Mary Carroll, Erin, Stephenson; children born in Erin

deniselikeshistory — 2013-04-07 03:49:44Z

I think some confusion arises because there were two nephews of John and Johanna Carroll living in the area as well. And, the nephews are named John and Dennis and are only a few years younger than John and Johanna's sons, John and Dennis. The 1860 census shows the nephews. They are living with Dennis and Bridget Carroll, and are listed as cousins to Dennis. Clear as mud?

Re: Dennis and Mary Carroll, Erin, Stephenson; children born in Erin

deniselikeshistory — 2013-04-07 03:34:57Z

I too am piecing together the Carroll family. John and Johanna's eldest son, Timothy, was my 3rd great grandfather. I show Dennis and Bridget (Foley) Carroll had two sons, Timothy and Michael, who died in childhood, but I failed to note where I found that info. Now I'm backtracking to find the source.

Re: 1889 Community Quilt made Stephenson Co, IL

skmoeller3518 — 2013-04-04 18:47:45Z

I see this an older post, but wanted to comment. What an awesome piece of history this is. I am from the Albright and Schramm families.

The Briner Family of Jefferson Twp.

Sara_Gerke — 2013-04-02 03:22:12Z

My great grandmother was Elizabeth Bartholomew (possibly changed to Elizabeth). According to her death record, her father's name was Edward Bartholomew. The problem? She was born in 1874, possibly in Quincy, Illinois, but that is currently up in the air. By 1880, she was living in Jefferson Township, Stephenson County, Illinois with new parents: Anthony and Elizabeth Briner. I have no other records. I've checked birth records for the Bartholomews. I've checked death records for the Bartholomews. I've checked census records. Nothing. Anywhere. We don't know who Edward was married to, so that doesn't help. We don't know why she was adopted, and she always kept it as a huge secret-literally taking it to her grave. I've hit a brick wall and don't quite know what to do. There is a possibility that Anthony and Elizabeth Briner put the adoption in the paper in either Jo Daviess County or Stephenson County-that is about the only thing I haven't had checked. Any ideas? I'm at a loss.

Re: Dennis and Mary Carroll, Erin, Stephenson; children born in Erin

WilliamCarroll53 — 2013-03-10 01:44:05Z

I'm very interested in your information. I'd like to know what the source for your data is - cemetery records or gravestone transcriptions?

I'm particularly interested because I think that the Dennis Carroll buried in New Dublin (and who lived in Erin) was not the son of John Carroll and Johanna Buckley. I say that with some certainty because my 2xgreat-grandfather was Dennis Carroll, son of John and Johanna. He lived in Pleasant Valley and died in 1891, buried St. Patricks/Plum River. His wife was Bridget Foley.

Thanks for any additional light you can shed.

Kings Daughters Children's Home Records

adonker1 — 2013-03-06 08:49:58Z

Does anyone have information on the records of the Kings Daughters Children's Home Records from 1959 - 1965? The home was in Freeport Illinois.

Re: howe families of illinois

adonker1 — 2013-03-06 08:22:15Z

I found your post and realize it is from some time ago. If you are still working on the Howe family and VanMater's families, please message me. Thank you.

Re: Need Information on Osenga/Busjahn in Orangeville, IL

adonker1 — 2013-03-06 08:18:24Z

I just saw your post - are you in the Orangeville area? Did you receive information on the Busjahn family? If you still need information, please contact message me.

Re: Waddams Grove Church of the Brethren info to share

adonker1 — 2013-03-06 08:03:47Z

I have several family members from Waddams Grove. I would like a copy of your 1910 book for the History of the church. I am happy to pay you for copies/postage, or you could email me at adonker@hot.rr.com. Thank you!

Re: Swalves Family

CindyIedema — 2013-01-20 05:47:25Z

Please email this to me at ccnk@mtcnet.net as I will be letting this subscription go within days. I have some info on this family.

Re: Dennis and Mary Carroll, Erin, Stephenson; children born in Erin

price2915 — 2012-12-05 02:36:22Z

The following are buried at St Marys on the Mound aka New Dublin Cemetery
Dennis Carroll March 17 1814-March 27 1879, married Mary, son of John and Johanna (Buckley) Carroll, children: Ellen, Daniel, Mary, Dennis, Hannah

Mary Carroll, died May 20 1878, age 61, wife of Dennis Carroll

Ellen Carroll, died February 22 1877, age 28 years, died New Dublin, Erin Township, daughter of Dennis and Mary Carroll, Lena Star newspaper has date of death as February 27 1877, age 19

Mary Ann Carroll, died August 23 1897, born near Eleroy, IL, died Freeport, IL, age 42 years, daughter of Dennis and Mary Carroll, died of consumption, Stephenson County Death Certificate B3480

Infant Son Carroll

Daniel W Carroll, Ocdtober 1852-February 7 1924, born Harlem Township, did Freeport, IL, son of Dennis and Mary Carroll, married Julia, children: Timothy, John, William, siblings: Henrietta of Chicago, Dennis of Alabama

John Carroll, 1792-June 26 1865, born Macroon, County Cork, Ireland, died Pleasant Valley Township, JODaviess Co, IL, married Johanna Buckley in Ireland, twelve children including Timothy, Dennis, Cornelius, Michael, Robert, Jeremiah, Mary Smith, John, Family left Ireland in 1843. Family arrived in Stephenson County in 1863, unmarked grave

fyi
Catherine Buckly died November 30 1876, sister of John Buckly, from Plum River area (from St Josephs, Lena, IL church record) 1850 Census Wayne township, John Buckly died August 23 1884 and is buried at St Patricks Cemetery near Stockton, IL, 1870 Census for Pleasant Valley townshp, Jo Daviess Co, IL

Re: Dennis and Mary Carroll, Erin, Stephenson; children born in Erin

janfortado1 — 2012-12-04 13:29:05Z

Thank you so VERY much. Your kindness is really appreciated.

Re: Dennis and Mary Carroll, Erin, Stephenson; children born in Erin

fhs67 — 2012-12-04 00:59:11Z

St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery - Known as New Dublin

Dennis Carroll - died March 27, 1879 aged 65 years 10 days
Mary his wife - died May 20, 1878 aged 61 years
Ellen Carroll - died Feb. 27, 1877 aged 28 years
Mary Ann Carroll - died Aug. 23, 1897 aged 42 years
infant son - no dates
Daniel W. Carroll 1852 - 1924

This cemetery is in Kent Township, Stephenson County. It sits on a hillside. A stone church stood close by but has been gone for many, many years.

Dennis and Mary Carroll, Erin, Stephenson; children born in Erin

janfortado — 2012-11-22 00:35:49Z

I am looking for information on Dennis Carroll and his wife Mary, both born in Ireland, he about 1817. They probably emigrated in the early 1850's. According to census information, the following children were born in Illinois in the 1850's and 1860's: Bridget, Ellen, Daniel, Mary Ann, Dennis, and Johanna. They are living in Erin at the time of the 1870 Census. I cannot find Dennis or Mary in the 1880 census so it is possible they died in the 1870's. I find only Daniel, who is married to a Mary Ann, living in Erin in 1880. His sister Johanna is living at the same address. I would like to find Dennis's death record to see what his parents' names are. I cannot find Dennis or Mary in the index that has been archived so possibly they died before 1878. Is there some way I can learn if Dennis died in the 1870's? I could then send for a death certificate. Thank you for any help.

Re: St. Vincent Orphanage

restrada71 — 2012-11-20 15:41:05Z

i was in st vincent orphanage in 1966-67 went to aquin h.s.
i will like to find out how some of the kids from there are doing and where they are at, i wil like to find hector martinez, he was there from 1965-1968..

Shoesmith

jimthebank60 — 2012-11-19 01:14:37Z

Looking for a record on William Shoesmith. Born about 1846. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index shows a marriage between he and Mary A. Lawhorn on 16 Dec 1865. The Lawhorn clan all had migrated to Bourbon County Kansas before the 1870 Census but no trace of William there. Looking for his parents or his death.

James B Andrick death record

selsorhd — 2012-10-11 17:24:31Z

b abt 1829 Ohio, living with sister in Waddams, Stephenson Ill in 1850, married Martha/Margaret M Hancock 5 Feb 1851 accross the border in Benton, Lafayette, Wisconsin. Wife was widowed by 1860 and living in Stephenson Ill with dau Minerva aka Minnie B Andrick. Is there a death record in Stephenson for a James B Andrick?

Re: Posting Ruby Smith Pruitt's obit

duranmelissa7 — 2012-10-02 21:20:40Z

hello asouthall95, I see that you have my Grandfather John Woodorow Pruitt, in your family tree, I need some information about his family line, like where the Pruitt's descended from and so forth, you may be related to me and any information would be awesome. My mothers name is Mona Lynne Pruitt, she was estranged from her father back in Blythe aroung the early 80's, but I would like to know more info if possible for my family history, feel free to contact me, I would contact you but no longer have a free trail membership, thanks so much Melissa Darland. I was actually looking for information on my moms two half sibling sister Johnnie and Glenda thank you and the Pruitts family line

Re:Family History

terri_castellanos — 2012-08-30 02:36:47Z

Lola Belle Haughton is my great-grandmother, and her daughter, Dorothy Mae Herbig is my maternal grandmother.

I would enjoy hearing from you and would like to share any information I have with you.

Regards,
Terri

Re: Plager/Playger: Ontario, Canada

m_macsorley1 — 2012-08-05 16:42:36Z

Hi

I am interested in the family name PLAGER in Kapuskasing and Kirkland ONT. My greataunt (Edith Lewis) married a Graham (Gus) Plager in 1940.

A M Bigger

ikeller — 2012-07-26 02:56:57Z

The 1871 Florence Township, Stephenson County, Illinois map shows A M Bigger owned land. I cannot find any Bigger in Stephenson County in the 1870 or 1880 census? Who is this A M Bigger? Is he the father of George Bigger?

Re: Waddams Grove Church of the Brethren info to share

pammy314 — 2012-07-25 19:07:59Z

Seeking info on Guinther family of Waddams Grove. Mary E. Guinther was a music teacher. She married John Weiler.

Re: St. Vincent Orphanage

rbpete5048 — 2012-07-07 03:14:19Z

I think I may know you. How old were you in 1961? I was ll years old and in the sixth grade. My teacher was a large nun with glasses (looked german). I can't remember her name. I was there with six of my brothers and sisters from 1961 thru 1962. We were from Huntley, Ill. I was one of Fr. Ambre's alter boys. I remember most of the nuns that you mentioned. The only classmate that I can really remember was a black girl named Vershaun Wisdom. The reason I remember her is because she beat me in a spelling bee. I'm actually going going by the orphanage on July 10th or 11th to stroll down memory lane. This will be my third visit. The last was 1994. I now live in Louisville, Ky and am on vacation that week and am going to be in the area, so, what the heck. So, drop me a line. Let me know if your who I think you are. By the way, my sisters names were Michael Peterson (7th grade) and Cathy Peterson (8th grade).

Re: Stephenson County Quilt 1870-1880

mmjs — 2012-07-03 04:23:51Z

My husband's ancestor Sarah Conrad Rheingans lived in Rock Run Township at that time. She was born in PA in 1845 and moved to Stephenson Co. around 1855 where she married Peter Rheingans in 1867. They moved to Iowa in 1883. Please tell me more about the quilt and where you found their names listed. Do you have a photo of the quilt?

Freeport (IL) obituaries 1958

frederickss — 2012-05-17 17:20:24Z

I have some back issues of the Freeport Journal-Standard and have the following obituaries from the 25 August 1958 issue.

If interested, please email me and I can arrange to mail you the hard copy.

Grant, John J. (physician) dob 27 May 1886 in Freeport and was a well-known physician in Freeport

Lee, Robert (27-yr. old soldier who died in Germany)

Fligg, Keith (died in Tuscon, AZ, but from Freeport)

Wolfley, Mrs. Louis (nee Jessie Warren)dob 4 Sep 1886 in Wisconsin

Decker, C.E. (Dr.) died in Oklahoma, but from the Freeport area. dob 27 Sep 1868 in Dixon, IL

Keesey, George DOB 23 Jan 1875 in Freeport IL

Meier, Mrs. Frank - nee Margaret Rudy 16 April 1875 in Orangeville, IL

Degenkolb, G.E. (Rev.) died in CA, but had been pastor in Florence Station, IL

From the August 20, 1958 issue:

Schultz, Ernest - Died in Santa Clara, CA, but had lived in Winslow IL

J. Ray Fitzgibbons (Mrs.) - nee Lillie King. Died in Monroe, WI.

Patterson, Edgar - Also from Monroe, WI. DOB 21 Oct 1873 in WI

Wavie Thorn/Arnold

jthorn7376 — 2012-05-17 17:18:43Z

I am looking for the final resting place for Wavie Thorn/Arnold. Other married names are Harger & Wagoner. Wavie was born January 29, 1889 in Iowa & died in Lena, Stephenson Co, IL,in February 1975. She was the wife of Glenn Arnold, presumably of Lena. I know so little about that part of her life. So, I am trying to fill that part in for our Thorn family. I can remember Wavie as a very small by in the early 1950's. If anyone knows family or friends that I can contact, also let me know.

Re: St. Vincent Orphanage

KimLit1 — 2012-04-11 20:27:12Z

Hi, I was there with my siblings from 1961 to 1964. My name was McEllen, Kathleen but I was called Kim. They used to have homecoming weekend but since the home for children was closed they don't have those any more. I remember a Billy Young, a George" Bursler, Barb Bolden, Judy Pout, kids with the last name of Carpenter and Coon?, Osinski kids: Bernadette, and the twins James and Jane. Mike Kennedy, Roseann Triplett, there are others, but I can't remember. The nuns I remember were Srs, Aquiline, Frances Claire, Mary Magdelene (nurse) Agrada, Rosemunda, Lucy and Fr Ambre. During my last year there they sent some of us to other schools, I went to St. Mary's. I think they kept the 5th and 6th graders at St. Vincents. There was othr buildings ont he grounds for nursery,kindergarten and the old people home. I have wanted to go back and take a look but have not yet. While I was there we were assigned jobs every 3 months, I mostly worked in the office and sachristy (I think that is the way it is spelled). Anyone else out there that was at St. Vincent's? It would be interesting to get together and talk. Lots of emotional baggage from living there. Contact me if you would like to chit chat.

Re: Thomas Dardis

MichaelBrunner1954 — 2012-04-07 18:57:04Z

Hello,
I noticed the Sauser name in your list of surnames.
Are your Sausers from Dubuque Co, Iowa?
Thank you.
Michael Brunner
Rockford, IL

Re: Adventists --1860s in Stephenson

netzband — 2012-03-30 16:36:22Z

I have the divorce decree and information about alimony and division of land, etc. I haven't found what was behind it all. Thanks for the suggestion.

Re: Adventists --1860s in Stephenson

theakitty — 2012-03-30 14:51:36Z

Have you tried to find the divorce record ? I was able to get that info ...my great great grandparents divorced , also after a long marriage. That was in 1895 in Lafayette County Wisconsin.

Adventists --1860s in Stephenson

netzband — 2012-03-29 02:18:26Z

I've been trying to figure out why a couple got divorced in 1873 after a very long marriage. In a biographical sketch of one daughter and son-in-law, she refers to her father as a Methodist Episcopal and her mother an Adventist. I know that there were many Adventists groups at the time, some with quite different beliefs. Does anyone know of any groups in the area in the time right around the Civil War and just after? This is a mystery I'd really like to solve.

Re: St. Vincent Orphanage

annacook8185 — 2012-03-21 23:54:28Z

My siblings and I lived there in the 60's, when did you live there Chuck or anyone?

Lippe Detmold, Germany Geographical DNA Project

altieman1 — 2012-03-12 16:38:01Z

The scope and purpose of this Geographical DNA Project is to offer help to those reseachers who can either trace their ancestral roots to, or currently live in what was the former Principality of Lippe. Although there is a German DNA Project, the Lippe Detmold Project is designed to offer a more confined geographical area of research. Currently Lippe consist of roughly 481 square miles, this is walking distance. I originally started a DNA SURNAME PROJECT, which I still administer. Due to the German practice of changing surnames with the transfer of real-estate, either by purchase or inheritance through a female spouse, this project made sense to me. Historically Lippe has existed as a country since 1123 and was once an independent state within the Holy Roman Empire,later, it was incorporated into Prussia. Lippe was elevated to the satus of Principality from 1789 to 1949, it is now part of the state North Rhein-Westphalia. In the 19th Century 20,000 people from Lippe emigrated to the the Americas, mostly to the United States and Canada. Those of you, who want to join, please contact; Al Tieman at altieman@gmail.com

http://www.familytreedna.com/public/LippeDetmoldDE/

Re: SCHMITZ-WIESEN-BERENS-THIESEN

kristischmitz — 2012-03-08 02:07:55Z

Henry and Mary(Wiesen) Schmitz are my great-grandparents. Do you have any other information on the Schmitz family regarding Henry and Mary? And also do you have any photos to share? I would appreciate any kind of help on our Schmitz family.

Re: PHOTO OF THE 46th INF,CO.C

SS414 — 2012-03-03 16:27:44Z

I just found that my ancestor was a member of the same infantry and regiment. Did you ever find a photo? Hoping you still belong to this posting group...thank you

Re: 1860+ Stilvagen/Templeton...NY/ILL....Please, Help

maysky6 — 2012-02-17 21:46:36Z

My father, James Robert McMillan's father's name was James A. McMillan. His father, my great grandfather was John E. McMillan. He married Electa Templeton, who my Dad said was possible adopted (he thought her original name was Stillwagon, but I now realize he had trouble reading the marriage certificate. It was "Stillvagon" I believe. The marriage certificate says that Electa didn't know her mother's name. They were married in Monmouth, Illinois December 2, 1878. You are welcome to view my family tree or email me. I'd like more info from you as well! Maria Young, maysky@q.com

siecke

carolprueitt — 2012-01-21 00:20:12Z

Frank W.(Francis) Siecke b. 15 Sep 1867 NYC moved to Freeport, Ill., m. Emma b. 1860, had son Kurt H.C. b.1894. Frank son of Carl Albert William Siecke and Johanna Charlotte Emilie Danziger both of Danzig, Ger. Frank was also known as Frank W. Nemo. He died 6 Feb 1933 at a veterans home in Danville. Ill.

Re: Cary/Witter family

CraigDCary52 — 2012-01-16 22:38:31Z

Hi Em,

I am unsure if this will get to you, given that you made this inquiry in 2002 - 10 years ago. Not sure if you still have the account. If you read this and are still researching Merton Edgar Cary and Olive Witter from Freeport, IL, (then on to Iowa) feel free to reach back out to me at your convenience.

Have a healthy 2012,
Craig Cary

Re: pope, niles, eygabroad, daharsh

robincushman1 — 2012-01-06 20:31:09Z

My name is Robin Cushman and I am doing family history for my in-laws. My mother in law's family line goes to Peter and Mary Daharsh Egabroad. I have Peter and Mary's tombstone picture from Find a Grave.com. I am looking for any information on Peter and Mary, if you have any my e-mail address is robincushman@yahoo.com Peter and Mary's daughter Catherine married Stephen Pope and that's the line that comes down to my mother in law.

I live in Webster City, Iowa and my-laws live in Humboldt, Iowa. My husband graduated from there also.

Robin Cushman

Re: Hale - Riegel family

DennMac — 2011-12-16 03:31:07Z

Blanche Married Frank Moore. Mable Married John Raisbeck Dec. 29, 1911. Thomas was the son of Eldred S. Hale.

Re: Rowray - Birth look-up 1858-1859

RebAnne — 2011-11-15 09:01:17Z

If birth and death registration didn't begin until 1916 I guess I'm lost on that one.
A distant cousin did find the marriage license for John W. & Eunice, so that's a plus.
Some of the information you sent, I didn't have, so I appreciate that.
Do you have any suggestions as to where I might find further information on the family?
Yes, my ggggrandmother, Julia Keister Rowray Strom, did live to be 103!
Thanks so much
Rebecca