| Gerry Mullins Dec. 22, 1997 8:48 am I am searching for additional onformation on the Mullins family of Lee County. My Great-Great-Grandfather Robert MULLINS and his wife Sarah (ULYETT) Mullins immigrated to Lee county from Woodhall, Yorkshire, England some time after their marriage in 1834. They had 8 children. Juliana (named after Roberts mother) b 1836, Mary b 1839, George (my Great-Grandfather) b 1842, John b 1844, Robert F. b 1846, William b 1848, Henry b 1850 and Thomas b 1851. I am researching information on the other seven siblings. George married Mary Ann BOSTOCK. They also had 8 children. Sarah b 1868, Emma Louise b 1870, William Robert (my Grandfather) b 1872, Robert b 1874, George b 1878, Maude b 1878 (twin?), Mary Ann b 1880 and Ester b 1882. Again I am researching the other seven siblings. My e-mail address is MULLINSMAN@aol.com and my snail mail address is Gerry K. Mullins, 1549 Stampmill Way, NW, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Lori Kime Dec. 15, 1997 9:53 pm My grandmother's maiden name used to be JOHNSON. Her father was Robert Graves JOHNSON and was born on Aug. 17, 1897. Her mother's name was Rachel Irene BARLOW-JOHNSON and she was born on May 5, 1895. Robert's parent(s) were James D. JOHNSON. This is the only one I know, I don't have a wife's name on James JOHNSON. Rachel (BARLOW) JOHNSON'S parents names were Victor BARLOW and Addie BARLOW. I know my grandmother was born in Ashton, Illinois in the mid 1920's and I know all of her brothers & sisters. But all of the family was from Amboy, Illinois. From what my grandmother has told me, she thinks her BARLOW⁄JOHNSON family was from Amboy, Illinois, and was always from Amboy, Illinois. This is all she remember's. If there is anyone who could give me any information on this family, I would greatly appreciate it. I have searched and searched and have come to a standstill everytime. I would be very greatful to reimburse anyone for any information, as long as it was within reason. Thank you. Lori Kime, P.O. Box 511, Howe, Indiana 46746 Email: Lori@tln.net Nancy Shafer Dec. 10, 1997 5:51 pm I am looking for information of Inger HOLT'S son Samuel aka Solomon HOLT who died in 1940-unknown where. Inger died 10 August 1940 in Alto township Lee Cty Il. I have her death certificate, probate file and picture of tombstone. She is buried in Union Cemetary along with her husband Jakob Mikel and son Joseph who died in 1917-unknown where. She had the following children living when she died. Laura KITTLESON of Rockford, Winnebago Cty IL; Bertha FOWLER of Herber, Boone Cty IL; Dorothy POOLEY of Scranton, Greene cty (I think)IA; Lillie JUCKS of Belvidere, Boone Cty IL; Mabel GARLAND of Pengelle, Itasca (I think)MN; Pearl LARSON of Lee, Lee cty IL; Lorin aka Lawrence HOLT of Rockford, Winnebago Cty IL. Any help on the above is appreciated. I have much information on Inger, Bertha-very little on Sam & Joseph. If any one has a copy of Inger's obituary, I'd appreciate information on it. It was not in the newspaper card index file when I was there a couple of years ago. Thanks. Nancy Shafer, 1979 Peger Road, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709. Email: gidget@alaska.net Mary Stephens Dec. 10, 1997 10:00 am I found a couple of Winfield SCOTTs in the 1860 census, I'm wondering if one of these could be the Winfiel who married Mary Catherine CLAYTON [DIXON] and was the father of Susan Constance SCOTT who married Daniel Henry FLEMING of Franklin Co. Ill. Any info will be most appreciated. Mary Stephens, e-mail Mary1rn@aol.com Mike Matern Dec. 5, 1997 11:41 am I am looking for any information⁄pictures related to Joseph C. MATTERN & Regina (Rukena) HARTENBOWER Mattern, and decendants. Children were Mary R. Mattern, Charles W. Mattern, George Mattern, Emma Mattern, Lorenzo Mattern, Christina Mattern. Joseph & Regina arrived in Franklin Grove, China Twp, in 1852. Joseph died in 1898, Regina in 1918. Any living relatives? Mike Matern, 113 Maple St., Plympton, MA 02367 Email: mmatern@foxboro.com Kathy Reynolds Dec. 6, 1997 9:59 am McGINTY, Elias b. in Lee Co. on May 22, 1864 m. Hannah Mabel DOTY of Ohio, IL abt 1894. I have no knowledge of his parents, siblings, etc. and am looking for any info. Email: reynoldsk@macalester.edu Terry L. Crawford Nov. 25, 1997 7:13 am Looking for information on Samuel and⁄or Joseph CRAWFORD who moved to Lee County around 1825 and settled in Dixon. Joseph became quite prominent in Dixon history while Samuel was a farmer. I am looking for descendants and any info available. Email: tcrawf@erols.com Bev. Winbolt Tue Jan 21 13:04:17 1997 I am searching for any information about Sarah Ann Hart WINBOLT and James W. Winbolt, husband and wife. Married Jan.1, 1864 in DeKalb, County. Need to know where she died, in 1946, and he about 1894. Where are they buried ? Meg Gentry Bookout Mon Jan 27 08:26:54 1997 SHIPPERT⁄HOLLINGSWORTH My grandparents, Dorothy Mae Hollingsworth Shippert, and Lyle Shippert, lived in and around Dixon, Lee County, Illinois all their lives (they both died in 1957). My mother, Darlene Marion Shippert Gentry, is unable to locate the genealogy work she had done on our family tree. I am looking for other Hollingsworth and Shippert researchers. Any branches of the tree out there? Thanks! Daniel R. Earl Thu Jan 30 04:48:52 1997 EARL--Seek info on Duncan EARL family. He is the son of Elisha (b. VT). Duncan was b. in Canada (poss Montreal area) in 1823. He married Esther REILLY (also b. Canada). Were supposed to have moved to the Lee Co. area of IL abt. 1860. Children: Robert Wesley, b. 1860, IL, Margaret, William, Lulu, Dora, Mary, and Lizzie. Robert b. 19Dec 1860 in IL married Nettie Moore NORRIS 1882 in Santa Barbara Co., CA. He died 1920 in Los Angeles Co., CA, bur. Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., CA Childnre: Frederick Emmit EARL b. 1883 in Santa Maria, CA, married Nellie ORAND 1904 in Nipomo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA. He died in King City, Monterey Co., CA 1935. Children: Leo L., b. 19096 anta Maria, CA, Harold, and Herbert. Looking for any info in Duncan's birth and his parents, where he lived and especially anything in Canada. Chris Skelly Mon Feb 3 12:53:56 1997 SKELLY, Hugh b.Co. Louth, Ireland 1837 came to U.S. in 1848 Who did he travel with? He married Catherine KELLY in Sullivan County New York 26⁄Nov⁄1863. Their first child Julia was born in N.Y. They moved to Illinois in 1866 and settled at Daysville, Ogle Co, their other two children were born , Mary J. on 4⁄Dec⁄1870 and William, b. Dec⁄1875. Julia married John HOBAN, Mary married Fred B. MORTON and William Married Anna JULIAN. Both girls died in Rochelle. William died in Grand Forks, N.D. And Hugh died in Grand Detour. They are all buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Dixon, Il. Would like information on the HOBAN and MORTON branches of this family. I know The HOBAN'S had 3 children Mary K. married Harold JEANGUENAT,Alice married Joseph McGINNIS and I don't know about the son Arthur. I don't know if the MORTON's had any children. Any information on any of these people would be appreciated. Brenda Page Hare Sat Feb 8 09:38:38 1997 HARE, Jacob b 1821 in Germany. His wife was Mary Haupek Limk⁄LIMPKE b 1832 in Prussia. They had children: Mary Elizabeth (b 1853-1855); Clara Jane (b 1860); Josephina (b 1861); Paulina (b 1863); Ida Alice (b 1865); Heinrich David (b 1867); Leander Jacob (b 1869); John Alexander (b 1871); Emma (b 1873); Edward (b 1876). This family moved from Lee County, IL to Whiteside Co, IL. In 1880 the family removed to Ida County, Iowa where Jacob and Mary HARE are buried. Seeking birthplace and parents of Jacob and Mary, along with date of entry, place of entry and ship. Will be happy to share information. Brenda Page Hare Doreen Carlson Sat Mar 1 11:56:43 1997 Anna SHEEHAN was b.Feb 1888, probably Amboy,Lee Co.,IL. Parents were Jerome⁄Jeremy? and Mary (FEE) SHEEHAN. Anna had a brother Charles, b. Nov. 1886. Does anyone have information regarding any of the above? Hope so. Nancy Callan Mauger Mon Mar 3 15:42:08 1997 Is there anyone that reads this that resides in Franklin Grove? If so do you know what became of the MONG farm and family? Does a Robert MYERS or MEYERS still reside there? I am still trying to pursue the CALLAN children raised by Samuel Stanton on his farm with his wife Ellen Stanton. She is mother of David Stephen Callan who was raised in Franklin Grove from 1865ish until 1885. He was half brother to Frances Mong. Also related to MAUST? Any help or suggestions appreciated. David Stepehen may have been married to Josie Graham and ⁄ or Lily Callan. Nancy Callan Mauger Wed Feb 5 14:45:50 1997 David Stephen Callan buried at Franklin Grove Cemetary. Died in 1928. Son of Ellen Callan Stanton. Raised in Lee County. Does anyone know anything about the CALLAN-family. He was half-brother of Frances MONG. Is the old farm that I visited in 1968 still owned by the Mong family? I think they had bees there as well as raising crops. How about a history of FRANKLIN GROVE? Does one exist? Please respond if you can give me any help. Thanks! George Finkbeiner Thu Mar 6 13:20:14 1997 I am searching for the birthplace and parents of John BENNETT. He married Catharine HALEY in Illinois and their first child, Daniel Bennett, was born 14 April 1858, in Amboy, Lee County, Illinois. Bruce Matson Tue Feb 11 07:10:49 1997 Looking for information about Franklin Layfayette FORD b. 30 Nov 1849 in Lee Center, Lee Co.,IL, married Mary Salina EAST in Marshalltown, IA 30 Nov 1869, d. Lincoln, NE 21 Jan 1939. Do not know parents, siblings, but have lots of info on descendants. He was a member of Christian Church in Nebraska. Bruce Matson, P.O. Box 2271, Ruidoso, NM 88345, 505-257-9779. E-mail: bmatson@lookingglass.net Judy Huber Tue Feb 11 12:27:20 1997 I am looking for more information on John and Ed SEVERSON in Lee County, IL. John and wife, Martha MELLAND, are listed on the 1870 census, but not Ed, who I think, was a brother to John. Would like to contact descendants of John and Martha. Skip Wiest Tue Feb 4 02:26:49 1997 HOLDREN⁄ DERR. Seeking information on William HOLDREN. He came to Lee Co. ca. 1850 from PA., with his wife, Sarah DERR Holdren Carnahan. He was a carpenter in Melugins Grove. William died in a battle of the Civil War. Also seeking information on Sarah's parents, John DERR and Margaret Ann BLYLER. John died in Melugins Grove in 1858. David Brandon Thu Feb 6 21:22:25 1997 Searching for decendants of Augustine HENRY b. Switzerland immigrated 1850's to Ohio. Children Augustine Henry; Alexander Henry; female (Henry) married Sylvan PY; female Henry. Alexander Henry and Mrs. Sylvan Py and many Henry children lived in Lee County, Ill. Susie Cossey Sun Mar 9 09:29:59 1997 KELLEY ⁄ KELLY - John J. KELLEY b. 1830 in PA. m. Elizabeth " Betsey " Ann NELLES Feb. 12, 1860, in Lee Co. They are listed on the 1860 census, living in the town of China, 1870 & 1880 census in the township of Viola. There children were Mary b. 1861, George b. 1863, Francis b.1864, Eliza b. 1867, William b. 1869, John Henry b. 1873. John Henry m. Alice Elizabeth Hargett date unknown, and had 2 dau, Dorothy and Floribel. Looking for any info on this family. Susie Cossey mailing address - 7113 Zelinda Dr., Fair Oaks, Ca. 95628. email SCossey363@aol.com. Kim Randolph Fri Mar 14 18:58:13 1997 MARTIN Searching lineage on Isaac P. MARTIN b. 1825 in TN m⁄1 Rebecca ? moved to IL and resided in Lee Co. Had two daughters, Lucinda b. 1843 and Cynthia b. 1851. I know he purchased land in Lee Co. Aug 8, 1849. Later moved to Marion Co., IL. Also looking for anscestors of George A. MARTIN who lived in Lee County in 1852. Cora Graves Hoff Sat Mar 15 10:21:44 1997 Looking for information on Ida Maria THOMPSON WILLIAMS. Buried in Paw Paw cemetery Jan. 1948. Which cemetery is she in? Is her husband Bruce Dwight WILLIAMS buried with her? Any information would be appreciate. Cindy Christenson Mon Mar 31 18:32:12 1997 I am researching the Jones family that settled in Franklin Grove in the 1850's. Augustus JONES and his wife Mary BEDELL came from Canada with several members of their family. Augustus died in Franklin Grove in 1857; Mary and her children were enumerated in the 1860 census. One daughter, Mary Jones, married Conrad DURKES. I have been unable to find out anything about the rest of the children - Sarah, Catherine, Adolphus, Cambridge, Margaret, Samuel, Adelaide and Augustus. Is anyone connected with this family? Martina Carpenter Mon Apr 7 20:11:54 1997 STREIT⁄HESER (HAISER). Researching Michael STREIT and his wife Margaret HESER (HAISER, other variant). In 1900 census they were living in May Township, Lee County, IL with children: Peter, Mathias, John, Nicholas, and Charles. Michael was age 58, Margaret was age 57. The census indicates Michael STREIT immigrated from Germany in 1861; Margaret HESER in 1866. Would like to know the following for Michael STREIT and Margaret HESER: Dates and place of death; place of burial; parents and siblings; dates and ports of immigration; places of emigration in Germany. Would be willing to share what information I have. Amanda Humphrey Sat Apr 19 14:22:49 1997 Looking for info on Albert FERGER. Son of William Ferger. b.2-24-1897. d. Mar. 1975. Died in Dixon, Lee Co. IL. Any info would be appreciated. Will help other researchers. My home address: 216 'B' St. La Porte, IN 46350. Thank-you. Barbara McIntyre Sat Apr 19 19:56:04 1997 Am Searching for my g-grandfather and any relatives. His name: Frank Henry STANARD, b. 8 Oct. 1864 to Henry STANARD and Mary Jane LOVE. Born in Sublett, Il. Married May L. UNDERWOOD⁄NEI. John C. Thiel Mon Apr 21 14:03:58 1997 Searching for information on Parker WEBSTER, Lee Co.Ill. census 1860 T:Willow Creek. Looking for wifes name, and burial records. Doing historical presentation on his son Lyman Webster, 75th Ill. Vol. Inf. Co. G. Lisa Pearson Tue Apr 22 15:13:58 1997 I am looking for any information on MERTENS or JOSEPHSON'S in the Lee County Area. Howard JOSEPHSON was my grandfather and his family resided in Lee at one time. I have his parents names Arnold J. JOSEPHSON and Celina MERTENS JOSEPHSON. But am unable to locate their birth or death places to get vitals. I would appreciate any info. Thank you. Tom Hess Tue Apr 22 19:21:07 1997 HESS, I am looking for decendants of the Michael R. HESS family that resided in Whiteside and Lee Counties beginning in 1868. The Hess families that resided in Lee County were: Eli & Clara (HUBER) Hess, lived in Praireville, Eli b. 11 Aug 1849 in Lancaster Co., PA d. 16 Sep 1920 Sterling, IL., Clara b. 8 Sep 1861 in Lancaster Co., PA d. 18 Aug 1943 in Sterling, IL., Emanuel and Caroline (TROUTH) Hess lived 301 Cedar St. Dixon, Emanuel b. 15 Dec 1851 in Lancaster Co., PA d. 9 Oct 1931 E. Moline, IL., Caroline b. 29 Mar 1859 Jordan Twp., Whiteside Co., IL., d. 9 Jul 1907 Dixon, IL., Ephriam and Elizabeth (WARFEL) Hess lived in Dixon, Ephriam b. 3 Jun 1861 Lancaster Co., PA d. 24 Feb 1928 Dixon, IL., Elizabeth b. 12 Jan 1864 Lancaster Co., PA d. 6 May 1938 in Dixon, Jacob and Susan (Hess) Trouth lived in Dixon, Jacob b. 18 Jun 1853 in Germany d. 21 Aug 1929 in Dixon, Susan b. 8 Nov 1858 in Lancaster Co., PA d. 15 Apr 1933 Sterling, IL. I am seeking contacts with any members of these families or the other families of Michael R. and Mary (ESHELMAN) Hess, I have much information to share. Tom Hess 1513 15th Ave. Monroe, WI 53566 Maggie Bailey Wed Apr 30 21:44:13 1997 I am looking for information about a family that lived at 512 Jackson Ave., Dixon in 1905. The lady's first name was Nellie and either her married or maiden name was COXWELL. I think she had two girls - Cora and Myrtle. I would like to find a little more information about the Coxwell family. Sincerely, Maggie Joyce Jones Sat May 3 23:26:12 1997 I would like information on a Charles Otto STULL and a Sabina Smith- Stull. Sabina was orphaned at a young age, probably 1874. Sabina had one sister Nora Smith-Gilland. These children were seperated after their parents death. Any information would be helpful. John Stull, age 87, is a child of Sabina and Charles but has little information about his parents. Note: I believe Sabina and Nora's parents names were John & Mary Smith. Rita Lace Mon May 5 17:59:16 1997 I am trying to locate the family or ancestors of HILMUTH THIELKE - more commonly known as Curly Thielke. He was located in Dixon, Lee County, IL in the late 1800's and left for Wisconsin before 1900. He was married to LOUISE WOLFF. Any information would be most welcome. Thanks; Rita Lace Peggy Carpenter Mon May 12 10:46:43 1997 MARTINI, Grace M. B:October 6, 1912 in Amboy, Lee County, ILL. to John and Ella. John was born in Illinois on November 1, 1877 to Martin MARTINI and Barabra HESS, MARTINI. Have info to share on descendants of Martin and Barabra. Alson have many current GOODWIN and DISCH relatives in Dixon area today. Will share all info I have on these surname branches. I am at 3639 Old Stage Road, Brooklyn, WI 53521 Jim Terhune Tue May 13 10:24:00 1997 John N . TERHUNE (married Catherine MAY) lived in or near Compton, Illinois, from about the 1860's. They had several children. I would appreciate information of his parents and anything about any descendants. Thank you. Larry Vredenburgh Fri May 16 13:27:50 1997 Looking for primarily for information on VREDENBURGH, FREDENBURG, BINGAMAN. Henry and Almena (Seelye)Vredenburgh left Wayne County NY for Amboy, Lee County in 1843. Their children were Charlotte, Lucinda, Mary J., Charles, Elias, Anna, Eleanor, Ruth Ann, William Henry, Caroline and Elijah. By 1860 they had moved to Ogle County. Henry's brother, George and wife, Sallie (Converse), in 1860 were living in Dixon with their children Eliza, Emily, Willis and George - they spelled their name Fredenburg. Three of Henry's daughters, Mary J., Ruth Ann, and Anna married three brothers, Geroge, Henry and Elias Bingaman. Anna lived in the area until her death in 1891, she is buried in Carroll County. Her husband, Elias, served in Company K during the Civil War. Ruth Ann and Henry with Henry's brother, William Bingaman, moved to Yuma County Colorado around 1890. Charlotte married Edward McGraw in 1844, in Lee County. Lucinda married William Hoisington in 1850 in Dixon. Eliza married Augustus Spect in 1860 in Lee County. Henry Vredenburgh with his wife and Elias, Charles, Eleanor, William and Caroline moved in 1862 to Harrison County, IA. Larry Vredenburgh, 22113 McCarthy Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Bill Scholtes Sun May 18 20:43:48 1997 Ira RANSOM 1840-1906 m. 17 May 1861 Lee Co, Dixon, IL Sarah Ann SHORT 1840-1915, will exchange info! Bill Scholtes 314 Palisades Dr. Henderson, NV. 89014..... URL-http:⁄⁄www.homepages@skylink.net⁄~afterhrs⁄surnames.htm Charlene Barnhart Mon May 19 15:43:21 1997 Looking for information on the TROTTNOW Cemetery, that is suppose to be in Lee County. My ancestors came from Franklin Grove and Ashton. If you are related or have information on this family please reply. Need to find when they first immigrated to the US. Cheryl Albert Mon May 19 10:54:44 1997 Does anyone have any information on Frank YOCUM, who owned and maintained some of the telephone lines in Lee Co. in the early 1900's. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks. Sharon Kelley Sun May 25 17:55:39 1997 MOSEMAN, Elizabeth H., married BARNES, Nathan Dodson Jun 19, 1855 in Dixon, Lee County IL. Does anyone know who Elizabeth's parents or siblings were? She was born in Bedford, Westchester County NY, so it appears she migrated to Il perhaps with her parents? Thanks in advance for any and all help. Sharon Kelley⁄Omaha NE. Sharon Kelley Sun May 25 18:00:31 1997 BARNES, Uzal died May 2, 1888 in Dixon, Lee County, IL married to Sallie Hutchison Dodson d: Oct 26, 1890 in Dixon, Lee County, IL. Uzal is listed in the History of Lee County book by Frank E. Stevens on page 425. Who were Uzal's parents and siblings? Where are Sallie and Uzal buried? Thank you in advance for any and all help. Sharon Kelley⁄Omaha NE. Debra B. Trail Mon May 26 15:39:22 1997 I have ancestors who either came to Lee County area or who have died there in the past. These surnames are: BAKER and SANDERS (Sanders by marriage to Baker). Robert Hull Tue May 27 21:20:44 1997 Researching Edward MCKUNE and Minerva B. HASTINGS in Lee County. Edward and Minerva were married in Lee County Nov. 2, 1856. They had two daughters Emily, born 1858, and Frances, born 1861. Edward was killed in the Civil War 1862. Minerva remarried 1863 to Thomas Morris. Later she married Edward NICHOLAS and had a son William. Requesting any information on Edward and Minerva, specifically looking for Minerva's birth date, location, and maiden name (possibly BACON). Thank you in advance for any assistance. Joe L. Miller Sat May 31 09:53:54 1997 Looking for information on John Henry GALE, b. 4 Aug. 1794 in Wales England, d. Sep. 1862 in Lee Center, IL. Married 4 Apr. 1846 in Lee county to Esther M. GOULD, b. 1814 NY, d. 7 Dec. 1884. Both buried in the Woodside cemetery. Children: Caroline, Eugene and Theodore A. GALE. Does anyone have any Emigration information or parents of this couple. Would like to coordinate with others working on descendants. Joe L. Miller Nickki Woods Tue Jun 3 10:18:53 1997 I am looking for an obit. notice for Amos SWEET, he died in Lee Co. on May 2 or 3 1904. I would gladly pay for any expenses. Thank you, Nickki Cora Graves Hoff Fri Jun 6 18:31:49 1997 THOMPSON, Isaac b 1796. Living in Steward, Lee County. Per obiturary of my g grandmother Ida Maria Thompson WILLIAMS she went to live with her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Isaac THOMPSON as a small child. Ida was born July 14, 1865 in Liberty Texas; Parents, Ezekiel G. Thompson; Georgia WIGGINS. She married Bruce WILLIAMS Sep 10 1886. They farmed in the vicinity until his death in 1913. Any information would be appreciated. I am willing to share information. Mary Mills Fri Jun 6 23:30:41 1997 I am looking for information on anyone with the surnames of TENNANT or WELLMAN , David and Abigale Taylor Wellman, Harrison and Emily Tennant , lived in and around the Lee Center area during the mid to late 1800's. Some of the famiy stayed in that area and some moved to Kansas. If you have any info an any of the family members please email me. Thank you for your time. M. Mills Ronald L. Kyes Sat Jun 7 04:47:02 1997 Searching for death info for Albert S. KYES (KEYES) who died at Amboy 25 Dec. 1909. He was married to Hattie NICHOLS.Need place of burial and obit if possible. Wrote to Amboy Library but got no response. Any info on this family will be greatly appreciated. Donna Trewitt Sat Jun 7 05:38:25 1997 Would like to share information about the TOURTILLOTT family in Lee County. Jay Swofford Sat Jun 21 14:05:45 1997 I am looking for any information on my great great grandmother Wilhemine Sarah 'Minnie' SALSLOW (poss. Slasow) born in Dixon, Lee Co., IL on August 13, 1866. Her parents were Heinrich and Sophie Salsow. I do not know if she had any siblings. Please respond with any information to on this surname or this family. She married August Frederick Schmallfuss (Smallfoot) on December 23, 1883. They had 11 children some of whom were born in Otoe Co., NE. Thank you, Jay Swofford 617 SE 72nd Hillsboro, OR 97123jayswof@easystreet.com Debra COHIG Sun Jun 29 09:48:15 1997 Looking for family of Mathilda or Mary ROSS married to William GUTHRIE. William is listed in the County History as coming to Brooklyn Twp., Mulicga Grove in 1836, one of the first founders. Wife Mathilda or Mary (maybe two wives?) was born in Ohio or Virginia....thanks. Kareen Borders Mon Jun 30 22:27:14 1997 NICKEY; KING; DEARDORFF; BARNARD; SARGENT: I am looking for information on Jeanette Margarete NICKEY, born Sep 7 1898 in Aston, Lee County, IL. She moved to Long Beach, California as a teenager with her parents Andrew J NICKEY and Flora K (KING) NICKEY. I am hoping that some sort of school records may exist or even yearbook pictures for Jeanette. Jeanette's parents were Andrew J NICKEY, born April 25 1851 in Adams County, PA and died in Long Beach, CA. He married Flora KING Sep 12 1893 in Ashton. Andrew's parents were Henry L NICKEY and Elizabeth Deardorff. Flora's parents were James KING and Roxalana BARNARD. Both James and Roxalana KING died in Lee County in the 1890s. Kareen Borders Norman Stephan Sun Jul 6 07:46:34 1997 Looking for info on Frederick, Catherine and Christina. Frederick STEPHAN (1827-1909) m Catherine ???? (d.1871) Mendota, IL Child George (1860-1940)m Christina ???? Mendota, IL Frederick Stephan (1827-1909) m. 1874 Maria BRAHM in Mendota, Lee Co., IL Children: Katherine b 19 Jul 1876 Mendota, IL Fred b 31 Har 1878 Mendota, IL John b 28 Jan 1880 Mendota, IL Elizabeth b 4 Apr 1882 Mendota, IL Julia Joaquin Sun Jul 6 18:14:22 1997 TRUESDALE, Abraham m. Emma Ruth ORVIS 1872 probably Dixon. He had a business in Dixon. Need info on his family-are there children? Emma Ruth was sister of Franklin Keese Orvis. Thank you. Julia Lorrie E Riemer Mon Aug 4 17:55:14 1997 STONEBURNER ⁄ REINERT -- Looking for information to prove Nellie Stoneburner was John Stoneburners daughter. John Stoneburner lived in Dixon for a time 1860-80's ?? and then Earlville where he died. Nellie was from Earlville and the mother of Thurman Reinert who was born in 1887. Nellie was married to J. Reynhold Reinert -- looking for marriage birth and death information on John and Nellie - J.Reynhold also. I have Thurmans information for the most part. Thank you. Lorrie Donna Nevens Mon Aug 18 15:14:08 1997 Looking for marriage of Mr. __ SPAULDING⁄Spalding and Miss Kate OHMERT in Lee County, Illinois in the 1860s. I do lookups in Chaffee County, Colorado. My mailing address is 130 East 10th Street, Salida, Colorado 81201. Wendy W.M. Gray Sat Aug 23 23:40:39 1997 Any information regarding the family line of Herman WAGNER, who married to Catherine O. or A. BROWN. He was said to have been killed in the Civil War. They had a daughter named Martha Elizabeth, who married Albert C. Baron, Sterling Illnois, August 16, 1887. Kristy Lawrie Gravlin Wed Aug 27 12:13:08 1997 Henry Isaac LINCOLN was a merchant in Franklin Grove, Lee Co, IL. He was born 22 Aug 1822 in Genesee Co, NY, to John L. LINCOLN and Lydia GIFFORD. He and his brother, Royal Orlando LINCOLN, moved to Kendall Co, Illinois in 1847, bringing a wagon of nursery stock with them. He married 28 Oct 1850 to Mary MC FARLAND. R.O. remained there but about 1853 Henry relocated to Franklin Grove. In Apr 1857 he married again, to Helen May NAY BARTHOLF. His children were: John Henry, Charles Frank, Hattie McFarland (KEYSER), Abraham, and James Henry. He died 24? 25? Jun 1904. Henry and Helen May are buried in Franklin Grove. I am interested in learning more about GGUncle Henry and his family. Kristy Lawrie Gravlin, 48193 NW Cedar Canyon Road, Banks, OR 97106. Allan Childers Sat Aug 30 14:18:06 1997 I have a photograph which has the following inscription on the frame European Art Studio, Amboy, Illinois; G. Lewis, Operator. I am looking for information about G. LEWIS. One of my g-g-grandfathers is George LEWIS, who lived in the Lee County area, could this be him? Richard Roberts Sun Aug 31 08:50:47 1997 Seeking information on the SULLIVAN and DOWNEY families. My great grand mother, Mary May SULLIVAN was born in May 1850 in Ohio Twp, Bureau, IL to Patrick and Rose(DOWNEY) who were both born in Ireland and came separately to the US with their parents. They either met and⁄or married in IN or IL. They had other children who died in infancy. After Rose's death, Patrick married Mary Ann O'NEAL in 1856 in Lee county but were still residing in Ohio Twp in 1860 where they had eight more children. After 1860, I lose the family. An Elkhart history book said he moved to Mo. Any information on Catholic churches in existence in the 1840s-1880s would be helpful, the diocese this area is in, along with information if the church records are available on microfilm. Thanks robert christie collman Mon Sep 1 16:00:22 1997 I am looking for infomation about GOBLE and RADLEY. Ezra T. Goble was born in Paw Paw, he had two daughters Adele and Katherine and a son Arthur Steen Goble. Adele was my grandmother. Ezra was a Doctor in Earlville in the late 1800s and his children were born in Earlville. I know that my Great Aunt Kit was a school teacher in Earlville for many years and was married to Alfred J. Foot. My grandmother went to Northwestern and majored in music. She married Frederick A. COLLMAN. I would share genealogy infomation about Gobles, Radleys and PULVERs. Thanks. Mary Beth Ingram Sat Sep 6 22:03:23 1997 CARLEY, WHIPKEY, HORN(VANHORN). Looking for any info about Martin or Johann Christian HORN, born in Schleswig, arrived NY 9⁄1⁄1851, married Catherine WHIPKEY 1865 in Dixon, Lee Co. Also any info on the CARLEY line - Leamon, Clinton Leman, Richard E. All info appreciated. Thanks. |