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GOSHORN, GEORGE & REBECCA: I am seeking
information about the family of George and Rebecca Goshorn living in
interested in any information about this family. Thank you for reading my
query. EUGENE R. GOSHORN
STRAIGHT: ARBA OR ANDY: I am looking for
ANY information in Livingston Co Illinois for Arba or Arby Proudfood
STRAIGHT, born 1/12/1803 died there in May 3, 1894 Wife Philena SIMMONS also
died there, b 7/9/1803 died 4/5/1891 Son LEVI Straight, born Chautauqua co NY,
1/3/1831 Date of death not known
His wife Jane LANGWORTHY, also born Chautauqua co NY no dates, and I seek any
info on any STRAIGHT or SIMMONS in that town/County They were
in the town of FAIRBURY Village in the 1860 census and are supposed in the
Fairbury Cemetery. DEE
NODINE, FREDERICK: I am looking for my
Great Grandfather, Frederick Nodine. He and his family are supposed to
have traveled West from
COSSEL: Does anyone out there
have access to birth listings for the time period April 1881 through Oct
1893? If so, I'd appreciate 4 look-ups on my great aunts and
uncles: Allen Cossel 24 Apr 1881, Jesse Cossel 23 May 1885, Leura May
Cossel 23 Aug 1890 and Nora Mae
GUINNETTE: I was very curious to find that
my family name (Guinnette) was listed somewhere under the Livingston County,
Illinois genealogy.. How may I
inquire further into information about my family? Thank you in advance for your
time. You can email me at PENNY
GUINNETTE
ST. CLAIR: I am trying to find out if there are
any St. Clair in your county? DARRELL
ST. CLAIR
DONALDSON, SAMUEL & SUSANNAH
WRAY: Does anyone have any information of Samuel and Susannah Wray
Donaldson who owned 80 acres of land in
EDWARDS, WILLIAM: Wm. Edwards. Looking for
information on Wm. Edwards, married to Elizabeth Whorrall (b 1811), both born
in
HARPER, JOHN A.: Searching for John A. Harper b.
LEEDOM, D.C.: I'm searching for members of the
LEEDOM family who lived in Pontiac,
Leedom who I believe was David C. or any others. I have several beautiful
pictures taken in
BAXENDALE: I have a great grandmother with the
maiden name of Baxendale. Her original name was Jane Bascendale, then
Jennie Baxendale. She later married a James Konklin and lived in
a city or county..) I have found in the Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales
two Baxendales, a 'Mary' and a 'Peter'. I know
Jennie's mother's maiden name was Gordon, but do not have a first name. Her
father's name was William, but who knows if that
was a first or maybe a middle name. I want her birth certificate. I have her
death certificate and
the dark. Rebecca n
FISHEL, LLOYD/LETTA: I am looking for
information on a Lloyd & Letta Fishel, who supposedly lived in
TODDEN, WILLIAM: Researching William Todden from
URRAY, WILLIAM & HESTER (Grien):
I am trying to find info on William and Hester (Grien) Murray.
Lived near Wing, IL late 1800s. Trying to find info on their
children. One of their children was my grandfather--Joseph Murray.
Trying to locate his brothers and sisters families. Please contact me if
you have info. William and Mary died approximately 1898-1901 and buried
in Wing, IL. RESEARCHER
GASTON, WILLIAM/WRIGHT, ELIZABETH ETHEL:
Hello, my name is Opal Gaston Lewis, and I am trying to find my Grandparents
marriage information, and what town they came from. My Grandfather was
William Gaston, and his wife was Elizabeth Ethel Wright. William was from
CROUCH, BYRON: Looking for information on Byron
Crouch Born
MC LEOD, MICHAEL: I have been trying to track a
relative of mine by the name of Michael McLeod who was from
HARMS, RUTH ELIZABETH: I don't know if you know
the answer to this or not. I have the name of
ROOB, JACOB/GREEN, TILLIE: Looking for any
information on Jacob ROOB b.
He is believed to be buried in Odell. Any information on this family, their
children, or cemeteries in Odell, would be greatly appreciated. SUSAN BRYAN
HIGGINS, PETER: My ggf Peter Higgins lived in
MINNIEAR, CLAYTON: I am looking for any information
that you may have there about 3 of my ancestors. They were listed on the
1860 census as being there. Their names were, Clayton Minniear with his
wife and three children. His wifes name was catherine and the children
were Leander, Calvin and Lydia Belle. The other two there were
Bartholomew and Adam. I think that Bartholomew got married there to a
Sara Virgin. It is also said that Adam was a Justice of the Peace
there. I think that maybe Catherine died there either in 1860 or 61,
because Clayton is next known to be in Champaign County Illinois with his
brother Samuel in 1861, because he joined the Army there and was killed.
Trying to find out who Clayton left his children with while he went to the
Army. Would appreciate any help you can give me on this. HARRY MINNIEAR
APEL, CHRIST: I just was looking at your website
for
Crist. According to his death cert. he was born in
they were in
DALE/DEAL, PAUL: Looking for the 1870 census,
1880 census, death record and burial site/cemetery of PAUL DALE/DEAL who died
He was born ~1814 OH. He was found in Miami Co, OH in 1830 &
1840. He was found in Darke Co., OH 1850 and in Delaware Co., IN in
1860. He md Anna HICKMAN/HECKMAN in Miami Co., OH in March
1835. MITZI
TWIEHAUS: Looking for any inf. on Twiehaus
family buried in Chatsworth cem. and the families they married into as Haag,
Nickerson, Grosenbach, Fagan, Elhers
and Lange. Thanks, ROBBIE DECKER
GILBREATH, LISSES GRANT: I'm not sure I have the
right county. Lisses Grant GILBREATH and his brother, Ed GILBREATH, were
born in
SANDY SCHULTZ
YOUNG, JANE: I wish to correspond with any
relatives of Jane Young, an Irish immigrant who died in
married. She lived alone in
Mary Anderson, Martha Findson, and Anna Kain. Jennie had a daughter, Esther,
who married George Lowe. I beieve Anna Kain was a sister of Jane Young
and
also an Irish immigrant from Ballymena,
Julia M. Highland
Robert T. Highland
George E. Highland
Their previous children were as follows:[DOB]
John B. Highland
Fred L. Highland
Samuel N. Highland
Ross C. Highland
RESEARCHER
PHILLIPS, EDWARD: Looking for Edward
Phillips,approx.dob 1921. Had son,Jackie with Louella Abernathy
BAKALAR, BAKALYAR: Mary and Margaret (my
Gr-Grandmother) BAKALAR of
John and Anna (KATUS) BAKALYAR lived in Old No. 3 and worked in the mines. They
later moved to Lakefield,
records were found often in the
Giraltovce. Andrew and Mary (WASKO) BAKALAR, parents of Mary and Margaret BAKALAR
(above) stayed in Streator. But, I do not know where they came from
in
KRING, JOHN & MARY: I am trying to find some
information about my great grandparents, John & Mary(or Molly) Kring. They
were originally from
JORDAN, LUKE: I am looking for information
on descendants of LUKE Jordan. He came to
Thomas H. Jordan and the grandfather of Thomas Leo Jordan. JUDITH GREEN
HABBINGA: I would like to locate any sources of
information pertaining to Hauke M. Habbinga whose married name was Strein who
died in Livingston Co.,
KNIGHT, ROBERT: I am trying to research Robert
Knight. I have found a Robert Knight that served in the army during the civil
and entered servive from Fairbury in 1862 and was mustered out in 1865.
He was in E company of the 129th ill. infantry. I dont know if he is the
one I am looking for or not. The one I'm interested in was born in
SHIREY, JESSE & JANE: After 20 years of
searching we have found G G Grandpa and GG Grandma in
daughter Goldie who married Charlie O Knox. Am looking for relatives or
anyone who can tell me something about these people or might know where I could
get history of the time that might lead me further. Jesse Shirey's Father
was Daniel Shirey and mom was Catherine and they dies 1861 and 1862 but I don't
know where. Thanks SUE
HALBMAIER
NEAGLE/NAGLE: Looking for
information on the NEAGLE/NAGLE family who were living in Chatsworth from about
1870. John Neagle was born in
The Davidson & Arbuckle Families of
http://www.kachina.net/~sunnyann/scotland.html
1870 -1880 Livingston Co., IL Census extractions for Neagle
http://www.kachina.net/~sunnyann/census1870b.html
GRAHAM, SARAH: I am searching for information or
desendants of Sarah Graham, who married Joseph Perry and James Campbell. They
lived in Livinston
Co. Illinois. Any information would be appreciated. JEAN CRISWELL
DEAL, PAUL: Last night I found out that my
ancestor, Paul DEAL, moved to
ROUGH, ALFRED FREDERICK: Looking for any
information on Alfred Frederick ROUGH and his wife Annis BARKER who lived in
Pontiac,
places this family in
VILVEN, John R.: - I'm looking for
relatives of John R. Vilven b.
1851
contact me. CINDY PICKARD
FELLERS, GEORGE: Hi. I'm mailing from
husband thinks GEORGE FELLERS was electocuted while working on overhead cables
around about 1942/3. If this is what happened I hope there
may have been newspaper articles about his death. I would be very obliged
if you could find out the name of the paper, and someone who would look
at the records if they exist, I am willing to pay for the search. I did
email the Kankakee Daily Journal to ask if they might know, as many of my
husbands family are still in
forms off. The forms are returned to her for re-mailing to me, Very
longwinded but hopefully worth the long wait. There are quite a few Fellers on
the SS death list for Forrest, I shall be interested to find out which are ours
if any DIANE RAYBURN
DIEHL: I have learned that Sarah Bryant Diehl
was married to Charles Diehl in
MINNIEAR: I am looking for information on my
Minniear Ancestorys who lived in
buried there. I would like to know if you would have any information on
Adam, Clayton and Bartholomew Minniear. I think That Bartholowew may of
gotten married there to a Sarah Virgin. I also think that Adam was a
Justice of the Peace there. Would appreciate any information you could
find there for me.
HARRY MINNIEAR
HALL, MINARD, MARTINE: HALL: Looking for
parents/siblings/descendents of Joel A. HALL. He may be the son of John
HALL who married (1) to Hannah Weed and died 1847. Joel A. Hall married
Elizabeth Ann MARTINE in 1832. They moved to LaSalle co. Children
included: Phoebe Ann, Joel,
MINARD: By 1850
She died in 1887. John Minard died. 1907. Known children of John
and Elizabeth Minard: Sophronia (m. Arman Werner), Ira, Charles, Lizzie
(m. a
Spencer).
MARTINE: Elizabeth Martine Hall Minard may be the sister to J. R.
MARTINE (wife: Hester). They moved from NY, eventually settling in
county, Long Point Twp abt. 1854. REA
ANN TROTTER
GRAY, BOYNTON, LEGG, JOHNSON: I am looking for
information on the children of Nellie A Gray (b.
Legg (b. > 1883, d. < 1909) and Martha Helen Legg (b. > 1883). Any
help would be appreciated. TOM
FULTON
SNYDER, OREN: Am looking for info on the family
of: Oren Snyder (wife: Martha), They had ten children, and lived in Broughton
twp. (Dwight P.O.) As shown in the census records from 1870 through
1900 They had the following children (with birthdates): James 1865,
Edger 1866, Jennie 1868, Almon 1869, Merton 1872, Cara 1874,
Menzo 1876, Fred 1878 Frank 1883, and Harry 1885 Does the Library and/or
the Court House in Pontiac have accessible marriage
records for the late 1800's/ early 1900's ? (open to the public?) LYNN HOWARD
JANSSEN, BERENTJE: I am looking for a genealogy
society that might be in
for a gggrandmother Berentje (Bertha) Janssen born
WATSON, BYRON WESLEY: Seeking information on
descendants of Byron Wesley WATSON, born in
Thanks - BRUCE WATSON Prescott,
AZ
LUNDY: I am searching for information on the
Lundy(Londy) family who were listed on the 1850 Livingston County Census. Given
names Enoch,Amos and John.You
may contact me at ksb9308@hotmail.com KATHY BEAUCHAMP
COMBES/EVANS: I am interested in any information
I can get about the families of Combes and Evans. Gilbert Evans came to
sister. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks. You can
contact me at BARB DARLING
WILLIAMS, JOHN: I am looking for information on
my g-grandfather and gg-grandfather, both named John Williams. I found a
listing on the 1870 Census for two John Williams living in
MURRAY, ROBERT/SIMMS, ELIZA JANE: Just found
your site tonight and am looking for anyone searching the Robert Murray/Eliza
Jane Simms family of
Waldo Twp. ca 1870's to 1900. Robert Murray was the brother-in-law of my
Thomas Murray Agnew who died in Waldo Twp. in 1873. I just received his
probate packet of 32 pgs. from the State Archives, which I found on the
net. Great info in it about local families. How do I find someone
who is looking for
RECORDS: Since there is some sort of
genealogical society for
done any recording of cemeteries, birth records, death records, etc. Many
thanks for your help! Not sure if my grandmother was perhaps born in
Chatsworth so I am sniffing that out. DEE HAGAN
HOWE, JACOB: We found a web page that
indicates that you might be able to help us find an ancestors grave site. Jacob
How(e) was born in Plattsburg, Clinton Co., NY in about 1795. We are able to
trace him thru 1835 when he withdraws from his church and disappears. We know
that he had filed and sold land in Warren Co., IL and that his half brother
died in
AMMONS, JEREMIAH: I am looking for a book
"Portrait and Biographical Album of Livingston County,
Illinois." The book contained a short biography of Jeremiah
Ammons. I would like to have a copy of that biography in it's
entirity. The Ammons married into my
family website http://www.mindspring.com/~kandiandi KANDI ANDERSON MC LANEY
SEYMOUR, GEORGE: I would like to know how to
find out more about my ancestor George Seymour who owned & operated
SWARTZ, JAMES/ MILLER, JAMES: In the 1860
Newtown Township census there are entries for James Swartz and James Miller
both born in Ohio with their prospective wife's and children, James Miller's
family consists of himself bn ca 1825, his wife Eliza J. bn Ohio 1833, a female
Martha bn 1851 in Ohio and male James David bn 1854 in Illinois. I don't
recall the members of Swartz family other than he was married and had at least
on child. Listed just before this household is a Zephiniah Swartz who
seems to be quite well to do for that time. He is listed with a wife and
others. His birth is ca 1801 in
BELLE, PAUL: I am looking for any information on
the family of Belle Paul who was from
CARRETTE LINE: Perhaps you can help me with some
information that I have been unable to locate. My gg-uncle Geo. Weeks
lived in
woman. He died I think around 1905 and was the owner of the CARRETTE
LINE. I've talked to several people in
the CARRETTE LINE was. Any help you can give me would be greatly
appreciated. EDD WEEKS
WILDER, ALBERT/CHADDON,
SAUNDERS, HOWARD EDWARD: My GrGrandfather Howard
Edward Saunders lived in Broughton Twp., from about the age of 17, moving from
others.
DIEHL, NOAH & MARY:
I am looking for family of Noah and Mary Diehl. Both came from Penn. Noah from
Bradford Co. Penn. Mary came from Penn but do not know where. In 1880 census
they had the following children, Mary T, Joseph, Anna, Martha, Charles and
Harry. Noah's first wife Mary died and is buried in the
WALLACE, EDWARD JOHN: I am trying to find who
the parents of my Great-grandfather Edward John Wallace were. I have a
copy of a marriage certificate which states he was married to Mary Ellen
Gibbons on
to believe he may have been orphaned and raised by an uncle and aunt. If
you could help or send me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it.
JOE KRESSER
ORTER, KESSLING: Looking
for information on John R. and Rachel (Scott) PORTER. They were living in
daughter Cora was born
born. J.W. Kessling died
buried in Livingston Co. About 1898, Cora married Edward August KESSLING,
probably her late husband's brother. This is all pieced together from
family story and census information. The 1900 census of Livingston Co.
shows Edward and Cora together, and lists Luella Pearl as Edward's
stepdaughter. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Am
also looking for family of origin information for J.W. and Edward August
Kessling. A
record in
unable to find this family on the 1860 or 1870 census. Again, any
information will be appreciated. Best Regards, Joyce in
CHRISTIAN: I am trying to find records of
Christian Eymann father of Meredith Christian born
wife's name. I think my Gfather was born in Dwight. Also looking
for records of Paul and Hansine Michelson Beier parents of Esther Carolyn born
KESSLING, PORTER, SCOTT, BROWN -
On her 1913 Iowa marriage record, Luella Pearl KESSLING states she was born in
Pontiac, Illinois. Her
parents were Edward August and Cora (PORTER) KESSLING. Edward's parents
are thought to have been William and Angeline (BROWN) KESSLING, and
Cora's parents John and Rachel (SCOTT) PORTER. Looking for information on
any of these people. Will share what I have so far. JOYCE
SPAAR, HENRY,
Chatsworth cemetery. I know they had a son John that lived in
Thanks RAYMOND OPPER
McGUIRE, PATRICK & ELIZABETH: For a number of
years now I have been trying to locate the burial site of my great
grandparents, Patrick and Elizabeth Ford McGuire. They raised their
family in the Saunemin area from ca 1853-1874 when
have? Surely there would have had to be one by 1916! I have checked
with the sexton of two cemeteries in Saunemin, and they are not buried there,
though one of his sons and his family are. I have checked with the
Do you have any suggestions where I might find this information. CAROL MCGUIRE REED
LYONS, ANDREW: I am searching for any
information on Andrew Lyons, who lived in
married (in 1839) in
MCMURRAY,PLYMIRE -I am
looking for any information on Albert A. McMurray Capt. in Co. C 129th
DEARTH,
"lesbeck@rconnect.com SHARON
BECKIUS 7/8/00
HOWARD, ORRIN P.: Searching for further
information on Orrin P. Howard born 1841 in (probably)
his further whereabouts and his family would be greatly appreciated. JULIE DRESSER
"Dwell on the past, and you'll lose an eye. Ignore the past, and
you'll lose both of them." Old Russian Proverb.
"What the Son wishes to forget, the Grandson wishes to remember."
Marcus Lee Hansen
KIEF: Looking for obits
for this family name in the 1900. John 3/5/1934; Catherine
5/4/1939; Martin 1969; Mary Gilman 12/1/2971; HENRY
Stansell 1943;
Harry Kief 4/11/1983; Lucy Kief 3/1/1988; George
Kief 2/24/1955; Robert Kief 7/1955; I am trying to find them for a
lady in Nebraska. Thanks LOIS
DIEHL, NOAH & MARY:
Looking for the family of Noah Diehl and Mary (Nofsker) Diehl living in Campus,
buggy driven by her Aunt Sarah Bryant was returning from Campus to
thrown for the buggy into the water and drowned. The second child of Joseph and
Susan Diehl, Georgia Myrtle, was also born
third child, Wilbur Floyd Diehl was born in Campus 29 Mar 1892. The Joseph
Diehl family left Campus and moved to
Last known address was 131 W. Broadway,
MILTON, RICHARD GRAVES: Seeking information on
Richard Graves Milton, Sr. (born
children were born in
ROBINSON, ABEL: I am trying
to find any information on Abel Robinson, he is my great great great
grandfather. I believe I have found that he purchased land in Livingston,
County. The records that I have show that he died in 1879 in
Do you have any records that might connect me to Abel and his family? Both
Alonzo and Fayette were in the civil war and I also show that Fayette may have
purchased land, but in another county. I do not know, for sure Abel's
wife name - it could have been Catharine. Any information that you may have
would be wonderful or even if you could point me in another direction. I am
hope to run across a death certificate. Oh also, Abel believed to have
been born
CORRECT ADDRESS: I am researching my
FRALEY, FREDERICK: I am seeking an obituary, or
any information about FREDERICK FRALEY, who is listed as living in the
the 1860 census. For example, What are his dates? Where was he
born? Who were his parents? Did he have children? etc.
Many thanks. BOB ENGEL
MARTIN, PEARSON: I am looking for information on
a Mr. and Mrs. (Pearson) Martin. They raised Mrs. Martin's orphned
brother James Mark Pearson b 1879 in
JAMES PEARSON
SINON, THOMAS A.: I THINK MY FATHERE THOMAS A.
SINON WAS BORN IN
MC CALLA/MC ALLA: John andrew McCalla b.
KILBURY/BOYERS: I am researching the Kilbury and
Boyers families, and would be interested in being in touch with anyone doing research
on them. The ancestors living in
WERCKLE, PHILLIPP & CATHERINE: We under
stand that they are buried near graymont ,illinois and they could have spelled
it workley. They had a son named William Howard Werckle. He died in l936
and buried at springdale cem. in Peoria He went by William Howard warkle
ny e- mail address tazgirl@bwsys.net and
my name is Nancy thank you for your help NANCY & DON 6/2/00
BRADEN, MILDRED: My Mother, Mildred (Davis)
Braden, is trying to put together a book of family history to provide to each
of her children, nieces and nephews and her grandkids. My Mother had a
great, great, great grandmother named Mary (Harley) Witherow who originated in
the Nova Scotia area, but later married and moved to Livingston County,
IL. We have been able to locate a copy of her obituary in a couple
of the Pontiac newspapers and we found that she died December 2, 1897.
She is buried in the Swygert Cemetery near Pontiac, IL. She had a
daughter, Mary Ann who married John Davis. She was 1/2 Indian and we are
trying to find out from what tribe she originated. We understand there
were a couple of dominant Indian tribes in Nova Scotia, the Micmacs and another
one. Would you have any idea who we could contact to find out more information
to try to determine which tribe our ancestors were from? Thank you
in advance for your help in pointing us in the right direction. NANCY 5/31/00
LOAR, LLOYD: I was wondering if you had any
information on a man named Lloyd Loar? He pretty much invented the mandolin
back in like 1923 or so. I have found his parents burial site. it is
in Fairview Cemetery that is north and west of Cropsey, but we cant find
his if you could help in any way it would be greatly
appreciated. ED SINGER
5/26/00
MILLER, EDWARD/ZORTMAN, ALICE: I guess I am
supposed to send the query for the Liv Co list to you so here it goes. Looking
for info on Edward Miller/Alice Zortman who were married 15 Aug 1875 in
Pontiac. Trying to locate date of death for Edward Miller. Thanks for any
input. GEORGIA 5/22/00
BARNES, THOMAS: Are there naturalization records
for Livingston Co? Thomas Barnes and family had immigrated from Ontario, Canada
around 1873, and was in Odell, Livingston Co for an unknown amount of time.
They are later found in the territorial census, 1885, Cass Co,N.D.. This census
says Thomas Barnes
naturalized 1874, no record in ND, so it must have been in Illinois that he was
naturalized along with his family. Doug Fitts in Mt Ida Ar. DOUG 5/19/00
(NOTE FROM ANNETTE) Naturalization records are usually obtainable from the local courthouse.
RECORDS: I'm hoping you can help direct me in
how to go about ordering Naturalization Records from Livingston County Circuit
Court, 1884. I found a reference to a record from a soundex index, but need
info on how to go about ordering copies. Your assistance is very much
appreciated. VICKY KELCH
5/19/00
TRACY, EZEKIEL: I found my GGgrandfather listed
in the 1860 census in Livingston Co. His name was Ezekiel Tracy. He apparently
spent some time there. He moved there from Otsego Co NY and probably
farmed somewhere in Indian Grove Township. He arrived there with three children
all born in NY. A son Arthur was born in your state in 1862. I believe
Ezekiels wife died there, but this is a guess. He next shows up in the 1870
Kansas census, Johnson Co Oxford Twnsp. I am wondering if you have any
info on him, his wife, Arthur or a marriage to a Marinda (last name
unknown) I will gladly pay for any time spent. Thank You.
DAN TRACY 5/8/00
UMPHENOUR: Hello, my name is Daniel
Umphenour. I'm searching for any and all information on my last
name. Can you help? DAN UMPHENOUR
5/8/00
BURTON/BRIGGS: I am looking for any info. on
Burton's or Brigg's in or near Livingston, IL around 1850-65. William
Burton and his wife Mary Jane Brigg's appear on the 1860 Livingston census, and
on the 1865 Iroqouis, IL census. Calling the court records office did not
turn up anything on either of them. Any
connections to this family or suggestions would be really great! Debi
M- DEBI M.
5/7/00
CANHAM FAMILY: I am trying to find some
information on the Canham Family. I know they came from England. I
know that Henry and James are buried in Broughton Cemetery. I am trying
to find where their father and possibly their mother is buried. Their
father was Thomas Canham. Henry, his family, and his father's family came
to Illinois in 1856. Henry, James, and Thomas all bought land near each
other. Perhaps Thomas died around 1877 as Henry bought the land that had
been his father's at that time. Since it states "his father's family"
came with, I don't know if Thomas's wife, Jane Hewitt, came across also or was
deceased. I have talked to relatives at Cabery. They feel that Thomas is
buried at Broughton or close by, but they have not been able to locate his
grave. PAT BRAND 5/5/00
SMITH, JACOB/META MARIE: I am looking for
information on Jacob Smith who died in 1903. He lived in Dwight, IL in
Livingston County. I also need information about his wife Meta Marie (nee
Beyer) Smith who was born in 1848 and died in 1923. She and their 6
children also lived in Dwight. I would appreciate information on their children
also. They were: George, Albert, Emma, Anna, Meta and Sena. RESEARCHER 4/24/00
PETERSEN, JOHN N.: I am looking for information
on John (Jens) N. Petersen (sometimes spelled Peterson or Pedderson) born about
1849 in Slesvig, Denmark but moved to Dwight in Livingston County. For
some reason he was also called Hans Mahler. Also need information on his wife
Johanna Margrete (nee Christiansen) also born in Slesvig, Denmark but moved to
Dwight. And any information on their descendants: Eleanor, Albert,
Arthur, Andrew, Elizabeth & Emma (twins), Marie, Anna, Katherine, and
Ida. RESEARCHER 4/24/00
WISE: I am looking for any information about the
Wise family. My gr.gr.grandparents were Simon(Feb 1838) and Martha(Dec
1839). They were both born in Ohio. My gr.grandfather was William(Sept
1860) also born in Ohio. They moved to Illinois around 1865. The 1880
census shows them in McLean County, Belleflower township on a farm. The
1900 census shows them in Livingston County, Chatsworth Township. William
married Elizabeth Collins. At some point, they moved to Chicago. They had
two daughters. My maternal grandmother was Elizabeth(Dec 1886) and my
aunt was Ethel(Sept 1889). William apparently was dead before my
grandmothers wedding in 1915 and my mother and her two brothers never saw this
side of the family PAMELA DEVANEY
4/20/00
EAST, THOMAS B.: I am searching for any
information on Thomas B. East, who married Caroline Hadlock (daughter of
Benjamin Hadlock, on of 10 daughters) at Rooks Creek TWP in Livingston Co. about
April 27, 1873. They had children James Leroy, Louis Abaid, Lola May and
Cora Dail. East was a farmer in the area until
the death of Caroline Dec. 10, 1903, after which he relocated to CA. Any
information would be appreciated and will provide the little I have. DAVID V. BUTLER 4/13/00
BARRON, JOHN FRANKLIN: I am looking for a town
called Potosi in Livingston County. My great-grandfather, John Franklin
Barron (29 Feb 1872 - 3 Jun 1933) may have been born in Potosi. However,
I cannot find the town on any current map. I was able to find it under
the book entitled "Illinois Place Names" and it said that the Post
Office was established 2/18/1868 and discontunued 3/23/1880. I am looking
for information on this town, what happened to it, where it's located at and if
there is anything left of it. Also, does the Pontiac Courthouse have any
birth or land records from that far back? LINDSAY BARRON 4/6/00
RULE, JOHN A.: I am looking for my
granddad who lived around Lexington ILdied in 1958 and was buried in cemetery
in country (Pleasant Hill or Pleasant Hope) John A RULE born DEC 24 ---- WIFE (
ADA ) that's all I know about her. I think she had family name Valentine who
had a group home year's ago he had a
daughter by other marriege (ROSELLA .ANN RULE ( EVERMAN ) KAY SURRELL 4/2/00
KRIMMEL, JACOB J./SOPHIA FUNK: I'd like to post
a query for Jacob J. Krimmel & Sophia Funk Krimmel. He was born April,
1826, died June 17, 1913 & is buried in Dwight, IL in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Sophia was born March 1835; died January 27, 1909; also buried in Oaklawn
Cemetery. They had 3 daughters; Minnie Krimmel Walling (my g-grandmother);
Anna Sophia; married a man named Sterns; Emma Louise; married Fred
Gillette. I have not been able to find any information on Minnie
Walling's death or marriage to Ferdinand. Ferdinand is buried in Ransom Allen
Cemetery but Minnie is not buried with him. VERNA MALESKI 4/1/00
ALBRECHT, WILLIAM AUGUST: I am trying to locate
my Grandfather, Dr. William August Albrecht, He was a Dr. and A
Pharmacist. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Saunemin,
Livingston, Ill. He married Elizabeth Derbach in Piper City, Ford Co. Ill. On
March 03, 1889. They moved to Saunemin in 1895 or 1896. Their
Fourth Child, Lillian Albrecht was born in Saunemin on December 23, 1896. They
Left Illinois in 1901 to go West. They should appear on the 1900 Census
of Livingston or Ford Co. Ill. Any help would be greatly
appreciated. Thank you, GERALD
RITTER 3/31/00
KYSER, ORIN PETER: Thank you for responding to
my note. I am searching for any of the Kyser family. My ggg
grandparents were Orin Peter and Phebe (Hildreth) Kyser. They lived for many
years in the mid 1800s in the Ancona area of Livingston Co. One of their sons,
Cornelius Ransler Kyser m. Helen Betsy Goddard. They had one child that I
am aware of, Willis B. Kyser, died as an infant and is buried in the Ancona
Cemetery. One of the other sons, my gg grandfather, Lynus Walker Kyser m.
Agnes Weaver and they moved on to Kansas about 1870s. Any info on this
family or locations of graves would be VERY appreciated! CHRISTINE PULLMAN 3/27/00
HECKMAN/ANTHONY: Looking for the birth Records
of Ida Mae Anthony, born 1867 in Newtown Twp, Livinston County. Looking for
marriage record of Ida Mae Anthony and Josephus C. Heckman. Abt. 1886 in
Livinston County. Can you help? JRYLAND 3/22/00
MAXWELL, JESSE: Hope you can help I have a
relative buried in Earp Cemetery. Think it is located some where near
Fairbury, Illinois. Don't know, but would any one on your list have
tombstone readings for that cemetery? Looking for info on Jesse Maxwell,
born June 1889. ARTHUR
MAXWELL 3/10/00
LUTTRELL, HARVEY TENNESSEE: I am looking for the
marriage record of Harvey Tennesee Luttrell and Artie Elizabeth
Currington. This couple lived in Fairbury, Illinois. My information
is that the year would be 1917. Please advise as to the procedure for receiving
documentation. LYN LUTTRELL
FRANKLIN 3/10/00
OBERLANDER, FREDERICK B.: - I just joined the
Livingston mail list. Frederick B. OBERLANDER, husband of Eliza
WULTZEN-OBERLANDER, died January 17, 1865 in Streator, Illinois. Would
someone on the list have a cemetery index with him listed? If not, can
you suggest what cemetery or funeral home I should contact for that time
period? GLENDA ARGO
3/7/00
BARNUM, LEVI DUKE: I am searching for further
information about my Great-Grandfather Levi Duke Barnum who was born in Dwight
in 1871. I would very much appreciate any information one could forward to
me. CHRISTINE BARNUM
3/5/00
BANKER, DANIEL: I am looking for any information
on Daniel Banker, who was a farmer near Fairbury in 1880, when the census was
taken. He was then married to my great great grandmother Sarah Kilbury Morrison,
about whom I am doing research. TERRY
WALZ 3/5/00
HAWKINS, ALONZO/EMMALINE: Looking for any
information on the family of Alonzo and Emmaline Virginia Hawkins. They were my
great-grandparents. Guy Hawkins was my grandfather. ROBERT LARKINS 3/4/00
HAYSON: I am searching for information or
descendants of the HAYSON family. They were miners and lived around the Ancona and
Coalville area in the late 1800's. May have been associated with or worked for
John Carr mining or Vermilion Coal Co. Any information would be
appreciated JACK IN MISSOURI
3/24/00
HECKMAN/O'MALLEY: I am researching family
history of early Livingston Co. Immigrants: Ignatius Heckman and wife Margaret
O'Malley whose
daughter Mary Jessica Heckman was born April 5, 1886. I am told that there are
birth records for her in the Pontiac courthouse
and I was wondering how I might get a copy of the records? I believe
there is a family cemetery in Fairbury, Illinois. Any
information you could provide would be helpful. WES WILLIAMS 3/22/00
SACRED HEART CEMETERY: Would you have any info
on a Sacred Heart Cemetary in Campus, IL?
Also, my gr grandfather, Patrick Devlin, was
from Round Grove, Livingston Co and joined the 90th Regiment in 1862 in Joliet.
His brother, John Devlin, joined the 100th Regiment in Troy, IL in 1862. Is
there any info on those regiments? Also was there a newspaper published that
would have the news about Campus, Il between 1860 and 1900? ETHEL IN TEXAS 3/10/00
WALKER: I am looking for information on the
Phoenix Coal Mining Company - Found a book with several maps and hand written
pages of
information and know that some of our family worked in mines in the area
Dates on information appear to be about 1905 to
1907 Family Name is WALKER. ELIZABETH JOHNSON 3/7/00
RUTHERFORD: I am searching for any information
available on my GR. GR. GR. Grandfather, Truman Rutherford,b:Aug.29th,1788 in
Addison VT. and died OCT.9th,1843 in Pontiac, Livingston CO. IL. JANETTE WIDMANN 3/6/00
SKELTON: I am researching the descendants of
James Skelton. I found a deed record for him dated 10/2/1876 which
said he was from "Amity" of Livingston County, IL. can you tell
me approximately where that was? Kathy Skelton Smith KATHY SMITH 1/21/00
FRANZEN, BROWN, ALBERTS. Johanna or
Joan ALBERTS married Henry FRANZEN in Livingston County Illinois on May
17th, 1882. This was her second marriage. Her first marriage
was to William F. BROWN marriage place unknown. Children by the
first marriage were John b. 1877, Anna, Mary, William b.1868, and Hattie
b. 1873 BROWN. Henry and Johanna migrated to Iowa, South Dakota,
North Dakota. Cannot find her first husband William F. BROWN, could use
some help. ROD VAN HORN
1/21/00
GOULD,RITTER,CARLTON,EATON:-Long Point
Twp.,Livingston Co.,Illinois Looking for the parents of Philander &
Patience (BENSON) GOULD of Rutland Twp.,Tioga Co.,PA. Their
son: Royal Rose Gould b: 23 Feb 1848 d:3 Dec 1926 married Mary
Louise CARLTON b:15 Nov1852 d:31 Mar 1928
lived & had children in Long Point. Benjamin Redington & Maud
RITTER GOULD of Long Point Twp., Livingston Co. Ill. RESEARCHER 1/28/00
ANDERSON/SMITH: I am looking for the parents of Elizabeth Ann ANDERSON and the parents of her husband, William T. F. SMITH. The Anderson/Smith marriage was 16 Nov. 1865 in Fairbury. I believe that both sets of parents were farmers that were living in Livingston County at the time. CECELIA 1/29/00
EDWARDS/GRANT: I am searching for
information concerning my maternal great grandparents, et al who lived in
Livingston County around 1800-1853, or so. A written record states that
they lived 8 miles NW of Pontiac. We also know that Edwards and
in-laws by the name of Grant are buried in the Earp Cemetery, located south of
Cornell. But the cemetery records are incomplete and we do not know
anything about Henry Coffin Edwards' first wife's family, Elizabeth
Grant. She died in 1873 and her young daughter, Elizabeth May Edwards,
was also buried there later that same year on September 28th. Elizabeth
Grant lived three miles west of the Paul Edwards Farm. She died in the
home of Reverend D. H. Snyder after having lived in Iowa for about eight
years. My name is Kenneth William Hohmann, 4111 N Sherman St, Fresno,
California 93726-4233 and I am in touch with Stanton Telander of Bloomington,
Indiana and Tom Griffin of Mokelumne Hill, California, who are both involved in
Edwards Family History, Henry Coffin Edwards and his sister, Harriet Ann
Edwards, wife of Andrew Jackson Evans, respectively. KENNETH HOHMANN 2/5/00
PENDERGAST: Thank you for the
wonderful web page, the windows are beautiful. As you stated my ancestors may
have visited this church, I have been doing some genealogy and my uncle stated
that his grandparents ( my great grand-parents) came from there and I was
hoping maybe you could help me. The information I have is my great
grand-fathers name is: Michael Pendergast, he his wife Rose and 5 children
3 girls and 2 boys came from Illinois in 1907 and my uncle thinks it was from
Livingston Co. I don't know ( other than my grandmother Frances) what the
other names are or where they moved on to. I don' t know if this is
enough to go on or not or if it is a dead end, please let me know if ther are
any charges also. PATRICK
ANDERSON 2/7/00
RUTHERFORD: Truman Rutherford was one of the
early settlers of Livingston County. He held several elected positions in the
county, according to the LIVINGSTON COUNTY HISTORY book. Do you have a location
of burial for Truman and his wife Lucia Rutherford? Truman died 1843 and Lucia
in1845. LAREA ROSE
2/7/00
LACY/MORGAN/JOHNSON/WATERS: Am looking for any information I can find on the above families. William LACY/William MORGAN/ Joseph MORGAN (same person??!!) married Matilda JOHNSON, daughter of Charles and Nancy (WATERS) JOHNSON in Pontiac in Mar 1859. (Family story says William married three JOHNSON sisters): William LACEY/LACY md Jane JOHNSON, abt 1850 in Jefferson Co, NY; this William married second sister, Mary JOHNSON in Nov 1854 (NY)after death of Jane. Then after death of Mary, he married Matilda. All children of these marriages (William C., Jesse E., Elsie, Minott, Jane, Mary/Mercy, Mina, Joseph, and Mary Ella) were raised under name of MORGAN. Husband of Matilda, residing in OH by 1870, was given as Joseph MORGAN. But, my husband's great aunt remembered her grandfather, WILLIAM MORGAN. Does anyone have any idea what is going on here? ROBERTA SMITH 2/8/00
NETTLEINGHAM: Searching for parents of
Virgil NETTLEINGHAM/ NETTLINGHAM born about 1897 in Cullum,
Livingston County. 1900 census shows him, age 3 years, with father George R.
Nettleingham. (siblings: Della, Guy, Eda, ?Fred) All children were born in IL
from abt 1886-1897. Thanks for any leads.
GAIL GARWOOD 2/11/00
PENNY: Seth H. Penny of Odell, Ill is named
in his mother's will in New York. His father George Penny was born in NYS
1838. Siblings Guinnette of Ottawa, Anna Estabrook of Ottawa, James
Pennyof Kansas. Please e-mail I have ancestors. SHARON PATCHETT 2/11/00
HANIFIN/HANNIFIN/HENEPHIN: There were at least
25 persons by this name listed as residents of WaldoTwp. Livingston Co.
IIlinois in 1870. When I tried to trace back to the 1860 census not only could
I not find any Hanifins I could not find Waldo Township on the 1860 census
roll. Does anyone have a reasonable explanation for why WALDO Twp. is missing
??? Would also appreciate any information on the Hannifin name in Livingston or
LaSalle Counties in the late 1880's
Thanks, WILL HANNIFIN
2/21/00
RUTHERFORD: I am trying to find where my gr gr
gr grandmother and grandfather are buried. I heard in a Pasture but where? They
were TRUMAN AND LUCIA RUTHERFORD. Truman held a few offices in Livingston
County in the late 1830's and 40'.He is in the History Book of Livingston
County. What twp was that in and where were they buried. He died 1845 and she
died in 1848. There is a 260 something page of probate on that man in
Bloomingtons clerk's Office. Do you know of any document that might
contain LUCIA"s parents names? I have her one page will and several from
the probate of truman but where was she born....Conn or Vt. It might be on the
1840 census. Any help you could offer would be soooooo appreciated,
believe me. LA REA ROSE 2/22/00
HECKMAN, CLAUDE RAY: I am on the hunt for a copy
of the birth certificate of my father, Claude Ray Heckman. He was born 15
Jun 1889 in Cornell, Illinois
Where can I find his record and what will it cost? RESEARCHER 2/23/00
SPEICHER, LEWIS: I am trying to find an obit for
a Lewis SPEICHER, a blacksmith, who died between 1894 and 1900 in Livingston
County. His last known location was in Chatsworth. Census Look-ups
for (only) 1850 Pennsylvania and Illinois TERRY MOORE 2/23/00
LANE, ALFRED/SNIDER, ASENETH: Researching Alfred
Lane and wife Aseneth (Snider), she died in Livingston County in 1918. RAE CLINESMITH 2/23/00
SWYGERT CEMETERY: I am looking for information
on the SWYGERT Cemetery. Could anyone tell me its location? Has
this cemetery ever been copied? If not, who might have the records for
the cemetery? I am particularly interested in Hiram and Sarah DRONENBURG who
are buried there, as well as any of their children. Thank you. SANDRA S. SHELLHAMMER 2/25/00
BECK, CARL: I'm researching my son-in-laws
family. Carl Beck (b. 1828) came to Livingston County (Odell) about 1860
from Germany. I don't know yet if
he came with his wife or they met in the U.S. Carl/Charles died in
Los Angeles while visiting in Nov. (10) 1905, while his wife Mary (b. 1837)
died in Odell on December 5, 1910. They had many children, all in
Illinois. I don't see the family cited in any biographical info. filmed
by the Mormon Church. I was wondering if the Pontiac Sentinel is still in
existence in the County and whether they have a service that looks up
Obituaries (for a fee?). I'm interested in getting copies of such
information for Charles and Mary. JOEL WEINTRAUB 2/26/00
IDEUS, HARM BRUNEN: I am looking for my
Grandfather, Harm Brunen Ideus who migrated to Illinois in 1870 and settled in
Livingston Co, near Whatsworth. He rented land for 3 yrs and in 1877 moved
to NE, where I am from. He was born in Aurich, Germany in 1850. Any help
would be appreciated. Thank you for your
time. BETTY ROGERS 2/27/00
PYLE, HANNAH: Hannah Pyle b 4 Apr 1798 (or 1801)
was born in KY, married Alexander Breckenridge in Brown Co, Ohio, d 10
Jul 1835 and is reported to be buried in Reynolds Cemetry, Cornell, Livingston
Co.,Illinois. She is my Gt Gt Gt Grandmother. I am trying to trace
her roots, so far without any luck. Would cemetry records that far back list
her parents names? Does her name connect with anyone on the list? LOUISE MC CLELLAN 2/27/00
QUESTIONS: I have determined that some of the
folks I am researching settled in Livingston County, apparently near
Fairbury. I have been having a difficult time determining what resources
are available to find out more about them, and I am writing in hopes that you
can help me with a couple of questions. First, in what newspaper would
obituaries for Fairbury area residents most likely be published? I would
be looking for obituaries for various dates from 1904 through 1955.
Second, have tombstone inscriptions for the Fairbury area been published? If
so, how can I get a copy of the publication, or the necessary pages? Are there
any other important resources I should know about? Right now I don't have
anything to go on except the 1900, 1910 and 1920 censuses. BILL KINCAID 2/29/00