Vermilion - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Chesley, Fred G

klmiketa — 2009-11-08 15:18:54Z

Hello, does anyone have information on the children of Frederick G? I know there are lots of Chesleys in this area of IL at this time and I'm trying to establish a connection to my great grandfather--John A. Chesley, b. 11-12-1890 in possibly Coles County, Illinois. I have links to John in Coles, Edgar and possibly Vermilion counties. The reason I believe there is a link to this John and Frederick, is that my ggrandfather named his 1st son Everett Fred, and his second son Fred L. I'm think the name Fred was in honor of a family member. My Ggrandfather John A Chesley named his children: Everett Fred (son with his 1st wife), then with his 2nd wife: Fred Lynn (b. in WV), Arthur Paul (my grandfather, b. in Cincinnati OH), Helen T. (b. in OH) and Irene Mae Chesley (b. in Westmoreland County, PA). John moved around a lot and he died in West Virginia in 1930. Can anyone help???
thanks so much

GREEN Family - Rossville

nwbuddy — 2009-10-29 02:06:18Z

My name is Kelly Green and my grandfather's was Clarence Edward Green born 1891 - father Maurice Lincoln Green, mother Mary Etta Thompson. I would like to connect to anyone connected with the Green family, share information/photo's if all possible.

Re: Varner family - Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola

sorealinc — 2009-10-25 16:58:51Z

BURIALS:
Allan Varner 1825 - 1910 (husband of Jemima Dickson Varner, father of David D. Varner, Jacob D., William D.,Robert

David D Varner 1883 - 1968 (father of Elmer and Victor- all of Chrisman, Edgar, IL)

Elmer (Dickson). Varner 1909 - 1975 (brother of Victor Irvin Varner and son of David D. Varner)

Eloise (Busby) Varner 1890 - 1969

Jacob D. Varner 1867 - 1912 (son of Allen Varner- killed in a local sawmill accident)

James Allen Varner 1920 - 1950

Jemima (Dickson) Varner 1844 - 1927 (mother of David Dickson Varner- wife of Allen Varner- her parents are also buried here: David Dickson (brother of Robert S.and his wife Margaret Waters Dickson)

Luvina (Hildreth) Varner 1888 - 1958

Nell Inex (Neal) Varner 1883 - 1818 (wife of David D. Varner and mother of Victor and Elmer)

Robert Dickson Varner 1879 - 1961 (son of Allen and Jemima Varner)

Victor Irvin Varner 1907 - 1974 (son of David D. Varner)

William T. Varner 1880 - 1965 (son of Allen and Jemima Varner)

I am the grandson of Victor Irvin Varner (his brother was Elmer)>>great grandson of David Dickson Varner and Nell Inez Neal Varner>>>great-great grandson of Allen Varner and Jemima Dickson Varner>>>gggrandson of David Dickson and Margaret Waters Dickson.

Email me and I will share info.

Rick (rmcnutt@ameritech.net)

PS- No there is no members of this Varner line in the immediate area.

Where did they come from? Allen (Allen is spelled -en) is a bit of a mystery as yet- he was a noted Union Captain in the Civil War but first shows up in Edgar Co, IL census recs in 1860 with $10,600 value of land (ALOT of money then)
and living with Alexander and Mary Carr-laborers. Allen's place of birth shows Indiana (Ia-does not mean Iowa) I'm researching his origins.

Re: Oscar Vanderport

vvanderport81 — 2009-10-03 05:42:49Z

Thanks for that information, Norma. I hope you are well.
Valerie

Re: William Friend Prout

MChurchillMyers — 2009-09-22 03:15:12Z

I believe that Mary Jane Crow Prout was the sister to my
greatgrandfather, Alfred Crow. If this is your kin, please contact me. I have some information on the Crow side of the family.

Re: Silas Jones

josum0534 — 2009-09-21 14:53:58Z

There is a Silas Jones,son of David,son of Aaron Jones buried in the Old Hopewell Cemetery (Friends)in Quaker near Dana,Vermillion,IN. He was married three times: Elizabeth McCool, Ibby Jane Shane, and Louisa. He also had a son Silas, but I do not know where he is buried.

Re: Dolph Kiger

KCondon4 — 2009-09-09 17:45:52Z

Go to Findagrave.com and type in his name it shows where he is buried along with others with that name in the same cemetery

Re: Dolph Kiger

michippewa2 — 2009-09-09 13:31:43Z

Thank you...........

Re: Dolph Kiger

mosschristy — 2009-09-09 13:06:59Z

You might try the Pape Mortuary Database which lists deaths in Vermilion county - where Danville is located. They have a Dolph Kiger in their database.

www.papemortuary.com/database.asp

Dolph Kiger

michippewa2 — 2009-09-09 12:41:48Z

Looking for information on what happen to Dolph kiger. He married a Bertan female. He live in Calumet Michigan abt 1930, working in the Iron Mines. He worked for Helca. He divorced about 1939. If anyone out here has this family member, please contact me.
Dolph moved to Danville Illinois for a while then I lost him from here. michippewa2@aol.com

Re: Calling All Jamesburg Experts!

troubld2 — 2009-09-07 13:53:23Z

I too have been lookin for any history on Jamesburg. Raised there on the property that used to be the blacksmith shop i have always been curious what the tiny village used to be like. All the old foundations are still standing. well not "all" but alot.

Re: Jones Family in Danville

micheledchavez — 2009-09-07 02:17:04Z

Here is the entry for Carrie Jones on Pape Mortuary's site:

JONES, CARRIE age:31

Date of Birth 10/4/1878
Place of Birth CHAMP.CO,IL.
Father JOHNSON,J.H. d:dnv,il. pneumo
Mother dnv.press-dem 11/02/09
Spouse JOSEPH T.>09
Wedding Date 1/1/1897
Date of Death 11/1/1909
Cemetery OAK RIDGE

1880 census (from Familysearch.org):

Household:

James JOHNSON Self M Male W 44 IL Farmer KY OH
Caroline JOHNSON Wife M Female W 40 IL Keeping House IL IL
Eugene JOHNSON Son Male W 15 IL At Home IL IL
Ada JOHNSON Dau S Female W 13 IL At Home IL IL
Ersvin JOHNSON Son S Male W 11 IL At Home IL IL
Sada JOHNSON Dau S Female W 4 IL At Home IL IL
Carrie JOHNSON Dau S Female W 2 IL At Home IL IL

Source Information:
Census Place South Homer, Champaign, Illinois
Family History Library Film 1254180
NA Film Number T9-0180
Page Number 349B

You can find a copy of the original census page on Heritage Quest at: Series: T9 Roll: 180 Page: 349.

Michele

Re: Jones Family in Danville

HOTLIPS — 2009-09-07 01:42:15Z

Papemortuary.com has obits of people who died in Vermilion County. There is Joseph T. & Carrie listed.
the Iliana Genealogical & Historical Society of Danville has marriage records form 1827 to 1915. The marriage record for Ada & Joseph would give you parents name. The Marriage record would cost you $3.00 plus mailing cost. Check it out
Granny

Jones Family in Danville

cathyjones2009 — 2009-09-07 00:20:01Z

I am looking to find the maiden names of the 2 wives of my great-grandfathers' brother Joseph T(homas) Jones. Their first names were Carrie and Ada.
I can find Carrie listed on the 1910 census with Joseph and children, but nothing after that. I find Ada listed on the 1930 census with Joseph with no children; all having lived in the city of Danville.

I can't find the marriage records due to the lack of maiden names of these women. If anyone can help me fill in some blanks of my family I will appreciate it.

Re: Dennis and Ann Conover

vahaas7 — 2009-09-02 05:34:39Z

Brian,
I saw your response on this message board regarding Dennis and Ann Conover. They are my gr-gr-gr-grandparents. their daughter, Elizabeth, was my gr-gr-grandmother, married to Michael Lennon. Elizabeth died in 1894 in Catlin, and Michael died Oct. 16, 1905 in Catlin. Buried in Jones Grove Cemetery. I don't know what happened to Dennis Conover after his daughter married Calvin Canaday in 1856. My best guess is he was incapacitated in some way and gave his permission for her to marry through son, William Conover. Dennis's wife, Ann Conover, died sometime before 1870 and son, Edwin, died also before 1870 Census at age 34. I have been trying to locate who Dennis's parents were also. There was a Dennis Covenhoven in Harlingen, Somerset Co., NJ, born Sept 2, 1764. He was married to a Margaret Trim. The youngest child was a Joseph Conover born July 23, 1798. I am sure that Dennis Conover, born in 1800 was probably a son of this Dennis Covenhoven Conover. The other siblings have the some of the same names of Dennis Conover's children. Hope you are still checking this message board.

Re: Melvin Earl PUTNAM ???

buz4suebee — 2009-09-01 17:10:55Z

Ancestry.com has a One World Tree that shows Melvin's parents as Walter Earl Putnam (1883-1951) and Vera L. Cheney (1889-1981). You should verify this but when you have some names to work with it's a place to start.
Also, they have a marriage record from their collection of Wisconsin Marriages, 1973-1997:
Name: Melvin Earl Putnam
Estimated Birth Year: 1915
Age: 73
Gender: M (Male)
Spouse: Kathlyn Ruby Plummer
Spouse's Estimated Birth Year: 1931
Spouse's Age: 57
Spouse's Gender: F (Female)
Spouse's County of Residence: Dane
Marriage Date: 5 Jan 1988
Marriage County: Dane
Certificate Number: 000207
Microfilm Roll Number: 21

Melvin Earl PUTNAM ???

unserSTAMMBAUM — 2009-09-01 13:56:20Z

I believe he was born on June 5, 1914 in Danville. I do not know his parents.

He first married Jean Weber place and date unknown. Also unknown is if they had any children.

Later, he married Kathlyn Ruby Bassuener in Madison, WI on Jan 5, 1988.

Unfortunately, he passed on April 24, 2004 in Madison.

Any info especially of Melvin and Kathlyn would be appreciated.

UnserStammbaum@aol.com

Re: Dolph Kiger/Mabel Peterson/Josephine Betan

lolaann99 — 2009-08-30 22:36:20Z

I am a CArman Descendant and might be able to help you.
Also there is a CArman buried in Ridgefarm Cemetary in town
For more Carman info: LoRass8@aol.com

Re: Nebeker Lookup or Info

askinsme — 2009-07-22 19:04:31Z

I could not find them in the 1840 census, but in 1850 they are in Salt Lake, Utah.

McKinster or McKinstry in Vermilion County in 1860

EllenThompsonDickinson — 2009-08-02 10:51:19Z

I'm looking for my ancestors who lived in Vermillion County, Illinois on the 1860 census, father Joseph McKinster (census says born in Ohio), wife Phoebe (or Phebe, Pheby), daughters Martha (1840, Ohio), Maria or Mariah, Mary and son George. Martha is my gggrandmother and her marriage record says McKinster, but family lore has it that her maiden name was McKinstry. I would think the marriage record is probably correct.

I'm trying to find ancestry of Joseph McKinster and wife Phoebe. Any help would be very welcome. Thank you.

McKinster or McKinstry in Vermilion County in 1860

EllenThompsonDickinson — 2009-08-02 10:51:08Z

I looking for my ancestors who lived in Vermillion County, Illinois on the 1860 census, father Joseph McKinster (census says born in Ohio), wife Phoebe (or Phebe, Pheby), daughters Martha (1840, Ohio), Maria or Mariah, Mary and son George. Martha is my gggrandmother and her marriage record says McKinster, but family lore has it that her maiden name was McKinstry. I would think the marriage record is probably correct.

I'm trying to find ancestry of Joseph McKinster and wife Phoebe. Any help would be very welcome. Thank you.

Peggy Jackson

chicks — 2009-07-13 03:25:44Z

Seeking information on Peggy Jackson, daughter of Joseph and first wife, migrated to Vermilion Co., Illinois in 1820's. She is the full sister to Joseph and Thomas Jackson and half sister to Nathan, Sarah, and Mary Jackson of Vermilion Co., Ill. Their mother is Nancy Elam, second wife of Joseph.

Know she was alive in 1846 when her father died. She is named in the will, but lose her after that.

Thanks.

Re: William and Sarah Jackson Knipe

chicks — 2009-07-13 03:21:40Z

Went back and checked the birth date of the William Knipe in Pape's database. This William was born in 1858. Mine was born in 1824.

Thanks anyway. It was worth a look.

Re: FRETTINGER

JanRobison — 2009-07-15 17:56:45Z

I met a soldier in Atlanta just this Monday who is a direct descendant from James and Elizabeth. He will be returning to Afghanistan in a few weeks, so I volunteered to help him with his lines.

If anyone has anything they would like to share with me, I would be so very happy to forward it to Mark.

Jan Robison
Kendallville, Indiana

Re: Emma Oakwood Smith

HOTLIPS — 2009-07-13 11:52:51Z

PapeMortuary.com has her death date as 3-27-1906 and was in the Daily Democrat newspaper 3-29-1906. If you write to the Danville Public Library you can get her obit.
Granny

Re: Oscar Vanderport

NJAbrams — 2009-08-18 23:19:52Z

Hi, Valerie..Re: your inquiry regarding Oscar Vanderport on the message board: The Oscar Vanderport from Danville, Ill. is not related to us. I received his death certificate and it states his last name was actually Vanderpoorten and his family is from Belgium. I mailed the certificate to Shannon Sloan, who is a relative of his, doing research on him. (This was a few years ago). Hope this helps.
~ Cousin Norma

Re: Searching for Linne ancestors or relatives from Danville, Illinois

gwplus3 — 2009-08-14 21:42:40Z

Do you have any information on Jacob Linne born 1817 Germany and his wife Elizabeth (maiden name unknown)?
Jacob died 5 Dec 1889 in Danville and Elizabeth 24 Apr 1920 in Danville

Re: Jones Family

dotcal47 — 2009-07-25 14:21:42Z

Have you tried the Illiana Historical Society in Danville or the Danivlle courthouse. I found a lot of info at both when researching my families. Also try Papemortuary.com and Interment.net.

Jones Family

cathyjones2009 — 2009-07-25 02:37:06Z

I am searching for information about my great-great grandfather and his family. His name was John D Jones and was married twice. His second wife was Ida Bell Dean and had 3 sons Ben, Louis and David. She had a daughter named Annie from a previous marriage I think.

I am in need of dates for these children and cemetery locations if possible. John's son Joseph has missing information also. Everyone lived in and around Danville, Catlin, and Tilton, Illinois.
Any information will be greatly appreciated!

Re: Nebeker Lookup or Info

niamhaine1 — 2009-07-23 13:56:43Z

David - Thanks so much!

Nebeker Lookup or Info

niamhaine1 — 2009-07-22 18:24:29Z

Hi -

Looking for any information about John Nebeker and his wife Lurena (nee Fitzgerald). They lived in Danville in 1842 (but were married in Reily, Ohio in 1835). They left Vermilion county in 1846. They had several children born in Danville/Vermilion county including Ira (1839), Aaron (1840), Ashton (1843), and Rosella (1845). Does anyone have access to the 1840 Census of Vermilion County in particular - I figured this might give me information about where they lived.

Thanks in advance!

Re: Emma Oakwood Smith

stevieseitz — 2009-07-14 00:14:13Z

Will do. Thanks!

Re: Emma Oakwood Smith

stevieseitz — 2009-07-13 13:22:49Z

Thank you so much! We live in Texas so I'm limited on resources. By chance, is there a book on the history of Oakwood or Vermilion County I could order?

Emma Oakwood Smith

stevieseitz — 2009-07-13 01:37:57Z

Emma was the daughter of Henry Oakwood, and she was born in Oakwood, Vermilion Co., Ill. on 20 July, 1860. She married Charles C. Smith, and they had one child, Guy Henry Smith. They lived & farmed in Vermilion County. On 27 March, 1908, Emma died and is buried in the Oakwood Cemetery. My husband is her great-grandson. Family legend holds that she committed suicide by drinking lye. I can't find her death record or newspaper articles. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: WHITAKER

m77coz — 2009-07-14 14:29:36Z

My name is Virgil Whitaker. My grandfathers was Charles Deward (CD) Whitaker, brother of your grandfather Earl Whitaker. Their family consisted of five children, Charles Deward, Nick, Earl, Ray and Vina. They had a house in Georgetown, IL. I saw your grandfather once as a young boy at Isaac's funeral in 1952. We have a copy of the marriage certificate of Issac Newton Whitaker and Nanny Brown from Hiattville Kansas in 1887. CD married Cecile George in Edgar County Illinois and had three children, Maurine, Virgil (my father) and Orville. They had a farm at the edge of Tuscola. The last of this family, Orville, just died last year in Fithian, Il.

Re: Michael and Sarah Lyons

dvernon41 — 2009-07-13 12:36:40Z

Sorry, I do not have any other ideas to help with your search other than one of the mailing lists or message boards for Garfield or Woodward counties, Oklahoma.

Re: Nebeker Lookup or Info

dvernon41 — 2009-07-23 12:47:00Z

Attached is the second entry for John Nebeker in the 1840 census for Vermilion County.

David in Pennsylvania

Re: Nebeker Lookup or Info

dvernon41 — 2009-07-23 12:44:02Z

John Nebeker appears twice in the 1840 census for Vermilion County. The first time his entry has been crossed off and is list under the name John Nebaker. The second time he his listed under the name John Nebuker. Attached to this reply is the two pages from the first entry for John Nebaker. I will attach the two pages from the second entry for John Nebuker in a second reply.

David in Pennsylvania

Re: Obit needed Payne

5ill1861 — 2009-08-24 19:27:07Z

no, not that I know of. Sorry.

Obit needed Payne

5ill1861 — 2009-08-24 17:55:52Z

Need a copy of the obit for Alonzo Grimes Payne, who died 3/5/1905. His obit was published in the Danville Daily Democrat on 3/7/1905. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Rhonda M. Kohl

joseph sebastian dietz

mandsdietz — 2009-08-22 18:58:24Z

joseph born eschenbach, bavaria, germany (then prussia) jan 14, 1841 to johann georg and anna maria gilch dietz.
last known for certain to be living in baltimore, md. with older brother during census 1860.
can someone add facts to life of joseph?
thank you, s

Re: William Friend Prout

sheilaraye11 — 2009-07-23 14:18:24Z

William and Mary Jane are my grandparents. Please contact me at sheilaraye@verizon.net Thank you.

Re: Obit needed Payne

MaryMoeller929 — 2009-08-24 18:06:11Z

He wouldn't have lived in Michigan at one time would he and was he a shopkeeper?

Re: GUINNIP

elainewhitesides — 2009-08-28 23:45:04Z

The Clark County Guinnips are related to the Michigan Brittain/Mary Guinnips. I don't have my research handy and it has been a while since I have indulged my family history itch. But I do know they are connected. There was a father Brittain and a son Brittain coming out of New York via northern Ohio. I think the Clark County group were cousins to the son Brittain who went south while Brittain went north. If anyone is still out there interested, we could probably dig it out and make the connections with a little effort.

I am descended from the Brittain in MI. Mr gr-grandfather was one of his sons, Nelson, who left MI around the age of 15 and the descendants there never realized he existed.

Re: POWELL (PHIPPS)

mikelong1234 — 2009-08-21 19:48:27Z

Francis Marion Phipps is my ggg father. I have visited his gravesite in Kentucky and have a little info on him.
Mahala Long was not married when she had Francis in North Carolina and Francis's father's last name is Sizemore but I cannot find any additional information on which Sizemore is the father. Eli Phipps married Mahala and adopted Francis Marion Phipps ((Long) One of his nicknames is Dickie Phipps. Still working on this but it is still a mystery to the birth father of Francis Marion Phipps (Long)

Davis Cemetery Lookups

selsorhd — 2009-08-06 15:36:59Z

Does anyone have a cemetery listing for Davis (Fairmont). A number of my Salladay relatives buried there. Looking for Salladay listings.

Re: Searching for Linne ancestors or relatives from Danville, Illinois

mlinne1 — 2009-08-13 22:28:20Z

I am Oscar Linne's grandson. Ask away!

Re: Emma Oakwood Smith

danhntr — 2009-07-13 14:15:05Z

If you have a library card and they have HeritageQuest in their database then look up Vermilion County and there is a book, History of Vermilion County, published 1911, Chicago: Pioneer Pub. Co., 1911, 1328 pgs.

Shank

danhntr — 2009-07-17 21:50:37Z

Looking for info on Henry Beam Shank and his wife Anna Eliza Myers. Henry was born 17 Feb 1821 in Maryland. He died 17 Jun 1878 in Vermilion Co.
Anna was born 18 Oct 1827 in Maryland and died 26 Nov 1900 in Vermilion Co. Both are buried at the Gundy Cemetery.

Re: Oscar Vanderport

vvanderport81 — 2009-08-13 05:02:16Z

I'm looking for information about Oscar Vanderport (from Danville, Ill)to see if we are related. My grandfather was Oscar Vanderport (Superior, WI) My father is Alidor Vanderport, Oscar's youngest son. I would appreciate any information you can give me.
Thanks,
Valerie Vanderport