Queries - 1998
09 Sep 1998
Burl
Abraham burl.abraham@wichita.boeing.com
ABRAHAM: Richard Johnson ABRAHAM was a land owner in Ford county Illinois
1878-1893. His son -- my grandfather (Richard Roy ABRAHAM) -- was born
July 11,1880 in Gibson City. I have much info on this family and related families
I'd like to share.
14 Sep 1998
Barbara Hackett
hackett@bmi.net
ATWOOD: I am trying to find the family of Lillie Eliza ATWOOD
b. Piper City, Ford County, IL, 6 Apr 1863. Lillie married David Edgar TUFTS
abt. 1898 and Lillie d. 8 Apr 1939 in Walla Walla, WA. Lillie and David's daughter
was Margaret Viola TUFTS, their granddaughter, Marjorie Bernadine
BOSSE.
20 Jul 1998
Sharon Dorland
dorland@ctaz.com
BARHNART: Searching for Joseph BARNHART alias William BURNS who
lived in Ford Co., after his Civil War service, from 1865 to 1874. He was born
Joseph BARNHART
on 23 May 1842 in Henry Co., IL and died in Sumner, Chariton
Co., MO, 30 Oct 1933. After the 104th IL Infantry Reg't. was captured in 1862,
he enlisted in the Navy under the name of William Burns before the prisoner
exchange. I cannot find Joseph in the 1870 census nor a William Burns in Illinois.
If anyone has any information, I would certainly appreciate hearing from them.
BELL - See MURPHY
BOONE - See KASHNER
BOSSE - See ATWOOD
M L Fuller mfuller@surfree.com.
BOUHL My grandmother, Mary Jane BOUHL was
married to Archie Ellsworth HAYES and they lived in Piper City. She was
born in September 1881 in German Township, Livingston County and was the daughter
of George and Barbara (ZIEGLER) BOUHL. I believe all these men were
brothers to her: Ed, George, John (Red), and Albert BOUHL. Her
sisters were Ida who married a SCHALL, Annie who married a WALLE and
Tillie who married a WALLE. I would like to make contact with someone who
has traced the BOUHL surname. I have more information to share and perhaps someone
has something to share with me.
BOWMAN - See FUTER
5 Feb 1998
Candy Nelson knelson@sonora.digicom.net
BRAENDELAND: I would like any information on Ole Johansen BRAENDELAND.
Born in Etne, Norway 1893, and immigrated to Cabery, Illinois. in 1911. Possible
he dropped his last name and began using JOHANSEN. Any information would
be appreciated.
23 Dec 1997
Ed edcomm@ix.netcom.com
BRISTLE; I have information on the three Bristle brothers that came to
Ford County. Michael, Frank, and Andrew Bristle came from Campbell Co.,
Ky. I would be happy to share this information with anyone.
BROADBENT - See SCHUMACHER
BROBERG - See JONASSON/JOHNSON
BROWN - See PORTERFIELD
BRUCKER - See WALLENSTEIN
BRUDER - See LITTLE
BURNS - See BARNHART above
BUTE - See CROUCH
15 Oct 1998
Shirley Buzick Stenberg Rcstnbrg@juno.com
BUZICK/BUSICK: Earl BUZICK, Sr. was married to
a Maria, and they had 6 children all born in Roberts, IL. Their oldest
son was named Earl Nelson Buzick Jr., born March 1873 and married
Dora C. RHEEL (or, REEHL, or REIHL). Uncertainty
of her maiden name spelling. Dora was born 2 Dec 1876 at Roberts, IL. We do
not have their marriage date. Earl and Dora had six children with the oldest,
Clyde Eustace Buzick, born 23 March 1897 at Roberts IL Going back to
Earl Buzick, Sr. who was married to Maria and their other 6 children, all born
at Roberts, IL: There was John, who married Alice but her maiden name
also unknown. It is believed Alice's birthday was August 3, 1887, but not certain.
Then, there was James, who married Myrtle (again maiden name not known).
James and Myrtle had no children, and understand they lived at Melvin, IL. Another
child of Earl and Maria was Mary, who married Stanley LEAK. It is believed
that Stanley was born Jan 13, 1889. Their last know address was Sherman, IL.
Next, there was Jesse, who married Oscar GRISAMORE and we understand
Oscar worked for a railroad. Last was Flora Buzick, who married Fred RINGELSEN
or RINGEISEN. Any information on descendants of this family welcomed.
3 May 1998
Sally M. Emerson sme@1stnetusa.com
CARTER: Looking for descendants of Hiram CARTER and Mary Helen SLOAN.
Had 7 children, lived in both Ford Co, and Vermilion Co. Both died by 1880.
Children were: Melissa J, b. 1859, (twin) Victoria A, b. 1859 (twin), Mary
A, b. 1861, Charles E.b. 1864, Noah F, b. Jul 1865, m. Hester, m. Ruth, William
b. 1868, Olive, b. 1871
. Mary Helen is listed in Ford Co. Mortality schedule
for 1880 - no cemetery or death records found.
CATTIN - See
12 May 1998
Gwen Butram iblock4u@netins.net
CHALLY/TJELLE: Looking for information on my Norweign ancesters who lived
in Ford County. Looking for information on the Pontoppidan Lutheran Church back
in around 1871. My Norweign ancesters lived in Elliot, IL and their names were
Abraham Larsson CHALLY married Anna THOMPSON. Also these other CHALLY
lines Louis (Lewis) R. CHALLY, b: May 1855 in: Newark, Kendall, IL m:
? Died: June 27, 1885 in: Paxton, IL Father: Rasmus Larsson CHALLY Mother:
Siri "Sarah" Ericksdotter GRONSTAD Wife: Anna LUNDE (LUNDY)
b: November 19, 1846 in: Etne, Norway d: October 22,1921 in: Patton, Ford, IL
Children 1) Seren CHALLY b: June 26, 1872 in: ? IL married: July 4, 1895
in: Ford Co., IL d: January 3, 1960 in: ? Spouse: Erik S. ERICKSON 2) Sarah
A. CHALLY b: January 11, 1879 in: Ford Co., IL married: February 5, 1903
in: Ford Co., IL d: November 20, 1949 in: Ford Co., IL Spouse: Anton Amandus
THOMPSON 3) Louisa CHALLY b: October 29, 1885 in: Patton Twp., Ford Co.,
IL married: January 19, 1910 in: Ford Co., IL Died: April 26, 1948 in: Elliot,
Ford Co., IL Spouse: Andrew J. SEIM Anyone with any inforamtion on this
line please write to me. Any information would be greatly apprceciated. I also
would like to find information about the church also.
CHAPPELL - See UNDERWOOD
CHESTNUT - See HANNA
CROMWELL - See KASHNER
Russell D. Crouch
CROUCH I'm looking for information regarding the birth
of Russell Vivian CROUCH b.31 Jul 1906 in Belvidere, IL to Charles
W. CROUCH and Florence Druzella BUTE (m. 19 Mar 1890 at Kempton, Ford Co.
IL). I would like to verify: 1) the county and town of residence at the time
of Russell's birth; 2) the marraige information for Charles and Florence; and
3) I would like to discover the names of the parents of Charles W Crouch and
Florence Druzella Bute.
28 Apr 1998
Carrell Marshall cmarshall@xta.com
CROW: I would like to find out some information on Gene and Wilma
CROW. They lived in Paxton during the 1940's. They had 2 girls, Donna
Jean and Ilene. They are related on my fathers side of the MARSHALL
family.
15 Nov 1997
E. Funk efunk@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us
CURRI: I'm looking for a date and place of death for
John CURRIE, born October 18, 1812, who emigrated from Northumberland, England
about 1850 and lived first in La Prairie Township, Marshall County, Ill., and
then in Wall Township, Ford County, Ill. His wife was Mary Elizabeth THOMPSON
and their children were Robert, Hannah (married John SCOON), Mary, Ada, and
James Gabriel. Also, was the Thomas CURRIE with a wife named Jane
who also lived in Wall Township related to John? Thomas called one of his
sons Gabriel and John called one James Gabriel - it doesn't seem that common
a name, but I haven't found a link.
Win Wood
DAVIS Jacob DAVIS and Ellen (?SHRYOCK?) sold land in 1857
in Vermilion (now Ford) Co, IL to Joseph and Rebecca DAVIS. Are Jacob
and Joseph brothers, and are they both sons of Jacob and Eleanor DAVIS
of Ross County, Ohio?
Sat, 4 Apr 1998
Susan Larson slarson@techline.com
DAVIS: The DAVIS family came from Ross County, Ohio to Ford County (then
Vermilion County) in 1857.Joseph Davis purchased 480 acres from Joshua
and Ellen Davis on 21 Apr 1857 for $3,000, and was to be paid for in 2 promissory
notes at 10% interest. Joseph built a house on the property which borders the
Livingston and Ford County line. Later, the city of Piper City was built. After
building the house, Joseph returned to Ross County, OH and prepared a wagon
and returned with his family to Illinois. His wife was Rebecca Jane McKENZIE
and they were married 22 Feb 1844 in Ross County. Their children were: Edward
Stewart Davis b 5 Mar 1845 South Salem, Ross, OH d 11 Mar 1934 Los Angeles,
CA m Martha Ellen HOBBIS 1 May 1873 moved to Cass County, ND; Mary
E E b 26 May 1848 South Salem d 26 Dec 1853 South Salem, OH; Hannah C
b 1 Jun 1851 South Salem d 1 Jan 1854 South Salem; Myra b 8 Dec 1855
South Salem, OH d 27 Mar 1946; Hiawatha Samuel b 4 Jan 1857 d 13 Feb
1944 Piper City, IL m Jennie LINN 29 Feb 1896 Piper City, IL; Stella
Davis b 1 Jul 1860 Piper City, IL d 6 Aug 1939 m Oscar Linn; Joseph
Oscar b 29 Apr 1866 Piper City, IL d 15 Jun 1937 m Emily MORRIS 19
Apr 1893. Both Joseph and Rebecca are burried in the Chatsworth Cemetary in
Chatsworth, Livingston, IL. I would be interested in hearing from anyone that
is related or knows anything about this family.
14 Nov 1997
S Larson slarson@techline.com
DAVIS Joseph Davis b 1816 and Rebecca McKENZIE Davis b. 1824 were my
great great grandparents. They came to Ford County in 1857 by covered wagon.
They are buried in the Chatsworth Cemetary. He died 1868 and she died 1883.
Their children were: Edward b. 1845, Ross Co., OH; Myra b. 1855 Ross Co,
OH; Hiawatha Samuel b. 1857 Ross Co., OH d. Piper City, Ford, IL; Stella b.
1860 Piper City, Ford, IL; Joseph b. 1866 Piper City, Ford, IL.
I am looking
for anyone related to this family.
16 Mar 1998
Clifford Haines Haines2070@aol.com
DAY: I am searching for information on Lela Hattie DAY and her
parents. Lela was born Nov.11, 1889 in Guthrie, Ford Co. Ill. Lela married Elmer
J. CATTIN and had eight children. Three of them in Decatur Ill.
10 Aug 1998
Kay Trice ktrice@futura.net
DOANE: I am looking for information about a relative .Her name was Hazel
A. DOANE (1892-1979). Her last known SS information was sent to Paxton.
I know that she is buried at the local cemetery in Piper City. I am trying to
locate any of her descendants. There are no Doanes listed in the Paxton phone
book. If you have any information about this family I would appreciate it
11 Jan 1998
Allen F. Armstroing frenchorn@worldnet.att.net
EATON: My father, Frederick Morris EATON, was
born in Melvin on June 1, 1912. His father, Fred M. Eaton, and Fred's
wife, Ethel Elizabeth SPEEDIE lived either on a farm near Melvin or in
an apartment above a store in Melvin. The Speedies were from Gibson City.. Charles
Eaton, my G-grandfather, was Superintendet of Schools, I believe, in Roberts.
I would be interested in corresponding with anyone who has information on these
family names.
22 Feb 1998
Lois Eaves LoisEaves@worldnet.att.net
EAVES: Charles S. Eaves - born May 1855. The stories of his life are
varied and many. If there is any truth to any of them - they have been embellished
beyond recognition. Most everyone in the family believe that he was from Scotland.
But I found his marriage certificate in Buffalo Creek CO (1880) that states
that he was from Paxton, Ford County, IL. (If he were born there - he would
have been born in Vermilion Co.) The 1900 MO census - where they moved and lived
out their life - also states that he was from IL but that his parents came from
Scotland. The 1880 Colorado census - states that he was from Scotland. I cannot
find the family in any IL census. The quality of the films is poor - at best.
Since he left home at a very early age and never wanted to contact his family
again - nobody has any knowledge of his parents or siblings. I am hoping that
there will be some record of him - and his birth family somewhere. If you have
any ideas of where I can direct my search - it would be appreciated by many
of his descendents... He had 9 children, 33 grandchildren more g-grand than
I have a count on.
26 Nov 1997
D. Farley Dreama0000@AOL.COM
FARLEY: Am searching for any info on any FARLEY in Illinois who may have
descended from Francis or his brothers. I understand there was a FARLEY family
in the Roberts-Thawville area.
FAULKNER - See UNDERWOOD
FERGUSON - See POLLOC
26 Jun 1998
Robert Fletcher
rfletmod@accessus.net
FLETCHER: Interested in the Fletchers in Ford Co., IL. Does anyone have
any information on Joseph FLETCHER who lived in the county in 1872? Any
information most welcome.
14 Jan 1998
Tim Tamburrino badmedic@mindless.com
FORD: I am interested in making contact with other interested and/or
descended from Alexander Ford II b. 4-Feb-1810 in Ancroft, Northumberland,
England; m. 1832 - Elizabeth MUCKLE, [b. 8-Aug-1809/08 in Noran Boathouser,
Durham, England; d. 23- Dec-1882, Lawrence Co., MO; buried McCune Cemetery].
Alexander d. 16-Oct-1895, MO; buried McCune Cemetery [near Red Oak, MO.Their
children were Isabelle; Alexander, Jr.; Mary; Margaret Ann "Maggie";
Elizabeth; John; Janie; Sallie; George; and Thomas.
The entire family (except
for Alexander, Jr.) came to Paxton, Ford Co. IL in 1860 after immigrating from
England and living in Ontario for one year. They moved from Paxton to Lawrence
Co., MO in 1870.
01 Jul 1998
Joanne Kennel masttrim@epix.net
FUTER: I am looking for info on Aaron FUTER who was supposed to
have lived and farmed in Ford County, Ill. in the late 1800s, early 1900s. He
is the son of Stephen and Sarah BOWMAN FUTER from Lancaster Co. PA Siblings
would have been, Elizabeth, Catherine, Sarah m. Thomas DUNLAP and living in
Chenoa, Ill., Elias, Melchisadec, Stephen Jr., Andrew, John, Jemima and Jeremiah.
30 Sep 1998
Chantel Littleton
shantel@pacifier.com
GEISLER: Walter Isaac GEISLER b. 20Sept1882. Would like any information
available on his parents and siblings.
Jim
HARRISON: I am looking for information on the descendants
James & Mary HARRISON who came from Ireland. One daughter Mary married
Charles SHAFFLES they had a farm outside of Piper City. Another daughter
Bridget married Daniel MAY they also had a farm outside of Piper City.
His son Patrick HARRISON worked at his fathers farm outside of Piper
City. He also had at least two other sons John and Francis.
HANKS - See WALLACE
29 Apr 1998
Susan Ulfers Campbell Missfiz@aol.com
HANNA:
Researching the HANNA family in the Piper City, Ford County
area. I found several Hanna tombstones in the Brenton Twp. Cemetery (Piper City)
which I need verification of their relationship to siblings Wm. Hanna
(1822-1906)
and Nancy Hanna STEWART living near Weston, McLean Co.,
IL in the 1870's-1900's.Wm. Hanna's daughter, Nancy Hanna PENICOOK (1864-1932)
and husband, Wm. J.Penicook also lived Brenton Twp., Ford Co. IL. In the
Piper City, IL newspaper, a Sam CHESTNUT, is identified as a nephew to
Nancy Hanna Penicook.Who is Sam Chestnut and his mother's maiden name must have
been Hanna, but what was her Christian name?
HAYES - See BOUHL
28 Apr 1998
Susan Ulfers Campbell Missfiz@aol.com
HEFNER: In the Glen Cemetery in Paxton, Ford Co., IL, there are HEFNER
families buried in a plot with STEVENS family members buried. I am
looking for their descendants.
HIBBARD - See MARTIN
HICKOCK - See WILSON
DThomas
HIGGINS: Looking for Joshua HIGGINS said to have
been in Ford Co around the begining of the Civil War..His brother Thomas
G. Higgins enlisted from Ford Co but we cant find a trace of Joshua...only
know he died in the beginning of the war. Any help would be appreciated.. Did
Ford Co have a home Militia?
HOBBIS - See DAVIS
HODGES - See WILSON
17 Jan 1998
Carol Hornbeck McCoy CRLLYN@aol.com
HORNBECK: I am looking for Solomon HORNBECK
and Cynthia DOVE. They married and settled in Paxton. I found them in
the 1870 census, but cannot find them in 1860. I do not know their marriage
date, or where they met or where they were married. I do know that in 1865 they
had a son, John Dove Hornbeck that was born to them. In 1850, Solomon
was in West Virginia, and Cynthia was in Indiana.Would appreciate any leads.
JOHANSEN - See BRAENDELAND
30 Sep 1998
Chantel Littleton
shantel@pacifier.com
JOHNSON: Etta Marie JOHNSON b. 25Jul1887 in Piper City. Would
like any available information on her parents and/or siblings.
BMiller
JOHNSON I am looking for information
on Larkin JOHNSON born in Ford County in 1813. He died 12/02/1880 in
Pomona, Jackson County, Illinois. Any info on brothers and sisters or parents
would be appreciated.
28 Mar 1998
Roland Anderson roland.anderson@swipnet.se
JONASSON/JOHNSON: I'm looking for information about Kristen Jonasson,
born 24 June 1858 in Sweden. He settled in Paxton about 1890-1893. Sometimes
he used the last name of an old relative, BROBERG. He may have Americanized
his first name to Christian or Christopher. He may have Americanized his last
name to Johnson. He is said to have been killed by lightning about 1900. (NOTE:
Mr. Anderson lives in Stockholm.)
16 May 1998
Jodie Hughes BHu2707170@aol.com
JORDAN: My Great Grandfather, Alonso William JORDAN, was married
in Paxton, IL on January 16, 1890. I have no other information than this. How
do I go about finding a marriage license or any other information about possible
Jordans in Ford County? Any help would be greatly appreciated
Kim
KASHNER/KERSCHNER: Samuel KERSCHNER served in
the 10th Ohio Volunteer Calvary.Upon being mustered out at the end of the civil
war, he moved from (presumably) Ohio to Gibson City Illinois,with his wife
Anna.Apparently it was at this time that he changed the name to KASHNER.
He had children named Will, David, Barabara, Anna and May,who may have
been born Kerschners, and a son, Grover Cleveland Kashner, born
Jan 28th,1884, in Gibson City.Grover married Alma Maude Boone, and moved
to Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Barbara's second husband's name may have been
Cromwell,(nickname Crum?) and May's married name was Reuban or Rueban.
Any information that can be provided will be appreciated. At this time, we have
no birthdate, or other information re: Samuel.I'm assuming there would be cemetary
records for Ford county, hopefully I can find out where they are buried.
KEEFE - See RHEE
KELLOG - See SLUSHER
06 Mar 1998
marilyn webb webbmar@dpnet.net
KILGORE: Looking for Hannah McKEOWN KILGORE and family migrated
to Paxton, Ill, daughter of James McKEOWN of Cecil County, Md.
KING - See SCHROCK
KNOX - See LITTLE
3 Aug 1998
William
Lafountain lafountain@ntsource.com
LaFOUNTAIN: I am the grandson of Louis LaFOUNTAIN (buried in Gibson
City), and greatgrandson of Lewis LaFOUNTAIN (ILL 20 Inf). Any information
on the families of these men greatly appreciated.
22 Dec 1997
Mather Mather3@home.com
LANE; I am researching the LANE family, found in 1876 in Paxton.
LEAK - See BUZICK
22 Feb 1998
elizabeth moore lizbeth01@sprynet.com
LEE: Searching for information about Vernie LEE married Lula
DRISCOLL abt 1914.
LEMON - See PRATHER
LINN- See DAVIS
19 Dec 1997
Ed edcomm@ix.netcom.com
LITTLE; I'am looking for desecndants of Hiram LITTLE. Hiram Little
(1830-1913), married Mary Magdalene ROWE (1834-1918) June 8, 1852 Clay
Co, Indiana. Children: Katherine E. Little TRIMMER (1853-1916) , Melissa
E. Little BRUDER KNOX (1855-1906) , George L. Little (1858-1936),
Alice Little SHOUGH
(1861-1948), Edger E. Little (1863-1936), William
F. Little (1866- ), and Susan E. Little DONNEL
22 Aug 1998
Liz Wendelken
Lizard@usit.net
LONGMIRE. Searching for descendants of Sherman Sterling "Tut"
LONGMIRE. It is my understanding that his son, Henry LONGMIRE, settled
in Gibson City, IL circa 1924. I am compiling a book on the LONGMIRE family
and would appreciate hearing from someone from this family.
LUNDE (LUNDY) - See CHALLY
29 Apr 1998
Susan Ulfers Campbell Missfiz@aol.com
McDOWELL/MORGAN: In the Gibson City, Ford Co., IL cemetery is
a large plot with McDOWELLS and MORGANS buried in the same lot. I am looking
for their descendants.
McGILVRAY - See PLANK
19 Jul 1998
Ron McGuigan
rmcguigan@yahoo.com
McGUIGAN: I am looking for descendants of a. Peter McGUIGAN who
emigrated from Ireland and settled on a farm in Kempton. He died before 1908.
James McGUIGAN, Peter's younger brother, who was born in Ontario approx.
1846/47 and emigrated to Ford County and was living there c.1908.They were both
the sons of Peter McGUIGAN and Margaret REAVEY of Hillsborough, County
Down, Northern Ireland. He was a soldier in the British Army [1827-1852] who
retired in Ontario, Canada. Many of the family later moved to Detroit Michigan
after 1900.Any leads, etc. would be most appreciated.
Ron McGuigan,
London Ontario,
Canada.
McKENZIE - See DAVIS
McKEOWN - See KILGORE
McNAMARA - See O'CONNOR
McNEFF - See O'CONNOR
MARSHALL - See CROW
25 Jan 1998
Jack Martin dittel06@info2000.net
MARTIN: Looking for any information regarding the marriage of Allen
MARTIN and Lucinda HIBBARD. Lucinda (Luciuda) passed away south of Kempton,
in Ford County, Illinois. She passed away in 1886. Possible children are William
C. MARTIN, Minnie MARTIN, and Marena MARTIN who later married a TARRANT.
MAY - See HARRISON
MORRIS - See DAVIS
MORROW - See MURPHY
MOTT - See RAMEY
3 May 1998
Sally M. Emerson sme@1stnetusa.com
MURPHY: Looking for the families of John Wesley MURPHY, b. 1848
Indiana, m. Ford Co, approx. 1848 Catherine E.(Kate) HORNBECK, daughter
of Solmon and Cynthia A. HORNBECK. They had two children, Jessie
b. 1879, Ford Co, and Edna Nora MURPHY, b. Nov 1886, m. 23 Mar 1914,
Harry Beecher MORROW, b.Ap1 1847, d 1919. He was a cousin of Edna's.
It was his second marriage. He first married Lephe L.BELL 18 Feb 1906.
Also See NUGEN
NELSON - See NEWMAN
04 Sep 1998
Kerri Gruver
cwgruv3@earthlink.net
NETHERTON: I am searching for any/all information on Richard Franklin
NETHERTON,b 28 DEC 1874, Strawn, Livingston Co, d 11 NOV 1950 Paxton, Ford
Co.
20 Nov 97
Carl Netterville carlnet@snowhill.com
NETTERVILLE: I am looking in Ford county for the name Netterville ( possible
spelled Neterville) any help would be appreciated.
26 Jun 1998
Charlene
Talbot cdkribs@pioneer.net
NEWMAN: I'm searching for descendants of Earl, b. about 1877; Myrtle
Eliz.b. about 1879; and Edward Forrest NEWMAN
, b. about 1881 in Ford Co.
Their parents were Edward O. NEWMAN and Emma NELSON. I can supply some
of their ancestry. Any information appreciated.
17 Jan 1998
Cmnren51 Cmnren51@aol.com
NUGENT: I am seeking information on Robert Fulton
NUGENT
who died 11 Sept 1900 and he, along with his wife Harriet A. MURPHY,
is burried in the Glen Cemetery in Paxton.
O'BRIEN - See O'CONNOR
15 Apr 1998
Patrick O'Connor Pjoconnor@aol.com
O'CONNOR: Seeking information on my ggrandfather Timothy Charles O'CONNOR,
b. 16 Nov 1863, Piper City, Ford, IL m. Catharine C. McNEFF 19 Nov 1884
in Peoria, IL. Date and place of birth obtained from IL Marriage License. Timothy's
father was Patrick O'CONNOR b. 17 Mar 1837 in Ireland. Timothy's mother
was Mary McNAMARA b. ~1838, Ireland. Her parents were James McNAMARA
and Annie O'BRIEN. Timothy's father apparently moved back and forth over
the Indiana border during the 1860's as some of his brothers and sisters were
shown in the 1880 (?) or maybe the 1910 (?) census as being born in "Indiana"
(John O'CONNOR b. ~ 1867) or "Remington, IN" (Francis J. O'CONNOR)
as stated on his death certificate.
PATTERSON - See TINDALL, RHEEL
PENICOOK - See HANNA
24 Nov 1997
Elizabeth R. Hobbs BHobbs9999@aol.com
PLANK My grandmother Katharine Viola PLANK was
born in Gibson City,IL in November1881. Her parents were Solomon A.
PLANK and his wife Virginia Start MCGILVRAY PLANK. Katharine Viola
PLANK married Leslie Ernest REANEY and had her first two children in Lexington,
Illinois (1903 and 1906).I hope to learn siblings for Katharine Viola PLANK.
I would also like to find marriage records for both PLANK and REANEY couples.
Was Solomom A. PLANK from Juniata Co.,PA? I will be happy to share information
about the ancestors of Virginia Start McGilvray PLANK
Bill
POLLOCK Looking for biographical info and descendants
of John Pollock, Jr., b about 1817 in OH. m March 16, 1837 in Richland
County, OH. Died about 1897 in Paxton, IL. . In 1879 he was a judge in Ford
County, IL. His wife was Ellen Jane FERGUSON b ca 1816 in Ohio. m March
16, 1837 in Richland Co., OH. She d 1899 probably in Paxton, Ford County, IL.
She and John were first cousins.
X 20 Oct 1998
Verna M. Clark
vmclark@vcn.com
PORTERFIELD: My g grandfather Samuel PORTERFIELD (born in PA in
1832) was killed in a house raising accident in Paxton, IL. His death probably
occurred sometime after 1861. He married Mary E. BROWN in 1853 (probably
in PA) where there 3 children were born. James in 1855, Ida Jane in 1858
and Emma Rebecca in 1861. I have no idea what he was doing in Paxton at
that time--possibly they lived there. I know the children were very young when
he was killed. I have been unable to find where he is buried or anything about
his death except what my grandmother told me many years ago. I am hoping someone
can help me. I seem to have reached a dead end.
POWELL - See SCHROCK
25 Jan 1998
Phillip & Shirley Husband
pshusband@serv2.fwi.com
PRATHER: My grandfather Lewis W. PRATHER, 1872, and grandmother
Rose M. LEMON, 1875, lived in Ford County IL, in 1890's. Their son (my
uncle), Jesse N. Prather, was born Sept 21, 1893, and their daughter
(my mother), Bessie R. Prather, was born Dec 12, 1895. I believe they
were born in Ford Co because of statement in newspaper death notice. Anyone
connect with the above information? Please write
28 Mar 1998
Brad Bolin BBolin1964@aol.com
RAMEY: Looking for info on the ancestors and descendants of William
Alfred RAMEY, b. 11/3/1840 in Urbana Ohio (Champaign Co.) and d. in Gibson
City on 12/30/1915). On 1/8/1868 he married Mary Ann MOTT in Bloomington,
IL. They had six children: Harry Ramey of Manhattan, IL; Mode Ramey
of Green River,Utah; James Ramey of St.Louis, MO.; Delia Ramey WALDON
of Gibson City; Nora Ramey VAYETTE; and Roy Ramey of Chicago.
I have been researching the ancestors and descendants of William Alfred Ramey's
brother, John F. Ramey of Springfield.
REANEY - See PLANK
REAVEY - See McGUIGAN
23 Jul 1998
Becki George
bageorge@win.bright.net
REINAGLE: I am looking for information about two family surnames: REINAGLE
and GOURLEY. Both families have lived in the rural Piper City, Brenton Township
area of Ford County for many years.
REUBAN - See KASHNER
X 15 Oct 1998 22:28:34 EDT
Shirley Buzick Stenberg Rcstnbrg@juno.com
RHEEL/REEHL/RIEH: Dora C. Rheel (or.
Reehl, or Riehl), who married Earl Nelson Buzick, Sr.
had 5 siblings including Lade, who married Jesse KEEFE, and they lived
at Piper City. Lade and Jesse had a son, Wendell Keefe, born in about
1917, and married a June (maiden name unknown). Wendell died in a car
accident. Then, there was Harry, who married Minnie (maiden name unknown).
Harry was Sheriff at Paxton. They had 2 children, Harry Jr. and Lucille,
who married a Pat PATTERSON. Next is William "Bill", whose
birth date was believed in Oct.1878. Another child was Elmer. Unknown
if either William or Elmer were married. And lastly, there's a boy whose
name is unknown. The above names may not be in proper sequence of when born.
Any information on this family is welcome.
RINGELSEN/RINGEISEN - See BUZICK
ROLAND - See UNDERWOOD
ROWE - See LITTLE
18 Jul 1998
Norma Meier
grambo@dlogue.net
SANDBERG: Searching for parents or siblings of Charles A. SANDBERG,
born 18 November 1832 Sweden, died 29 May 1893 Ford County, Illinois. Daughter
Emily was born in log cabin at Perdueville. Charles was a blacksmith in
village of Elliott. He was married to Christena _____ who died 11 June1917
at Elliott. They are buried at Paxton.
SCHALL - See BOUHL
X 25 Oct 1998
Edward Berreth
edjudy@clearwater.net
SCHLOEDER/SCHLADER: I have some relatives who cames from Germany into
Ford Co. in the late 1860s. Thier name was Johannes SCHLOEDER, the last name
changing to SCHLADER when they entered the US. Since I know very little
about their early years in the US, I am interested in any information anyone
would have concerning this family. Thank you, Emily Schlader Chapman, Weippe,
ID 83553
29 Dec 1997
Wayne Busby waynejay@DNAI.COM
SCHROCK: I didn't realize it until just this afternoon that I should
be pursuing the Schrock surname. I'm having trouble making progress on the King
surname so I decided maybe try to work out some of the "married into"
familes.
Phillip KING and Barbara POWELL m. 23 January 1858, probably Woodford
County.
Child 3 of this union, Edward King b. 23 November 1863 married Elizabeth
Schrock.
Child 7 of this union, Anna Salome King, b. 21 January 1869 mariied Joe
Schrock.
By doing a Social Security database search I came up with: Issuing state=IL
+ surname=Schrock equals 33 names just in and around the Peoria, Woodford, McLean,
Ford counties area. Anyone have this surname in their list? Can anyone do lookups
in marriage, census, or birth indexes?
Sat, 4 Apr 1998
Fred Griffin fgriffin@teleport.com
SCHUMACHER: I am looking for any information on Charles SCHUMACHER
(ca 1825 - 17 Dec 1873) and Ann BROADBENT (15 May 1830 - 14 Jan
1899) They lived in Rogers township, Sec. 18 from sometime after 1860. Both
are buried in Broughton Cemetery, Broughton Twp, Livingston county; as is their
daughter Margaret Fredericka SCHUMACHER (ca 1851 - 30 Apr 1941)
and Ann's father, Joshua BROADBENT (ca 31 Dec 1803 - 7 Jul 1881).
Charles and Ann had sons, George SCHUMACHER (27 Feb 1855 - 2 Apr 1926)
and Edward Charles SCHUMACHER (21 Jul 1861 - 3 Jun 1951)
SCOON - See CURRIE
SCRIBEN - See WILSON
SEIM - See CHALLY
SHAFFELS - See HARRISON
SHILTS - See UNDERWOOD
SHOUGH - See LITTL
SHRYOCK - See DAVIS
5 Sep 1998
Beth Smith BSmith7439@aol.com
SILVER: I'm hoping someone can help me to answer a question about my
ggggrandfather, Peter Wilson SILVER, born 1809 in KY. He lived in OH,
IN, and finally IL. I found an old record that said he belonged to "AF
& AM". Does anyone know what that means? It said he petitioned 1880
in Paxton, IL and in 1881 he received Order of Red Cross, Order of Malta, and
Order of the Temple.Does anybody know what that means also? I've run into a
brick wall with Peter, and this info. might help.
SKIDMORE - See SLUSHER below
SLOAN - See CARTER
26 Jun 1998
Otis ojfwb@webtv.net
SLUSHER: Alfred SLUSHER killed by train in Paxton 1875! GGGGF Alfred
SLUSHER was born in Page Co Va in 1807. He, his wife and children moved to Vemilion
Co Illinois sometime btwn 1856 and 1862. His wife, Nancy Ann SKIDMORE (b
Va 1813), died in Nov 1862 in lllinois (said to be in both Middle Fork Twp,
Vermilon Co, and "Bluegrass" Illinois?). Just received family documents
that include statement that Alfred was "Killed by a train in Paxton Illinois
Sep 10 1875". Is anyone aware of any sources to seek additional info regardng
his death or recods of same? In addition, Alfreds son, Alfred Elijah SLUSHER
(b Va 1842), married Illinois born Eliza (Elizabeth) Jane KELLOGG in
1867 in Illinois. Place of marriage unkn but may be Vermilion or Ford Co? Also
seek info on Alfred and Nancy's youngest, daughter Amelia SLUSHER, born
Apr 8 1856 in Va. This 6 y/o child died on Apr 16 1863. Date indicates her death
was very likey in either Vermilion or Ford County, Illinois, as she died just
7 months after her mother. Alfred is known to have somtime returned to Va, as
he is found, a widower w/o children, in 1870 Hardy Co Va census. It is not known
why Alfred was in Paxton Illinois in 1875!! Surely a resident or visiting family?
Any informaion or search/resource suggestions appreciated!
George E. Soergel
SOERGEL Members of the Soergel family lived in both Iroquois and Ford
count.ies in the early 1900's and owned land there. I am looking for the family
members that are still "missing." soergelone@aol.com George E. Soergel
335 Greenman Street Milton WI 53563
SPEEDIE - See EATON
Nancy
STEVENS My name is Nancy Baldwin Neuberger. My mother's
name is Lola Louise STEVENS; her parents were Wylie Frances STEVENS
and Mary Ethyl GREENE. They farmed in Ford County near Melvin. They sold
their farm and moved to California around 1929. Two or three years later the
family circuitously settled in Shenandoah, Iowa--where I was born. I would like
any information available on my grandparents' families.
28 Apr 1998
Susan Ulfers Campbell Missfiz@aol.com
STEVENS: In the Glen Cemetery in Paxton, Ford Co., IL, there are STEVENS
families buried in a plot with HEFNER family members buried. I am
looking for their descendants.
STEWART - See HANNA
29 Aug 1998
Pat Smith
pasmith@roanoke.infi.net
STONER: I have Daniel STONER bought land in Ford Co. abt 1868.
Does anyone know anything about this family. I am trying to trace him back to
McDonough Co. Il. and then to NC. Would appreciate help.
20 Sep 1998
Edward Clark
tootalled@access1.net
SUNTKEN: Theda (b. 1835-d. 1913) and John SUNTKEN (b. 1835-d. 1916) were
married in Germany and had six children: Sophia, August, John Henry, Emma,
Ida, and Theda.
I am looking for any information on where in Germany they
came from, Essens I believe. I would also like to know more information on their
decendents. I already have copies of some of the pages of the Centennial.
TARRANT - See MARTIN
.Kay Trice ktrice@futura.net
TINDALL My Great grandfather Augustus TINDALL
lived in Piper City, Illinois in the late1800's. He was married to Mary Alice
PATTERSON on October 1, 1873 in Piper City. He was born October 22, 1846
in Rock Island County, Ill. He and his wife had 5 children, one (Verne)
was my grandfather. The family moved from Illinois in the early 1900's. I am
just starting in geneology so I am not very knowledgeable about how to get information
about this family. I have no information at all about this PATTERSON family.
THOMPSON - See CURRI, CHALLY
TJELLE - See CHALLY (possible original spelling)
TODD - See UNDERWOOD, WALLACE
TRIMMER - See LITTLE
TUFTS - See ATWOOD
19 Dec 1997
Ed edcomm@ix.netcom.com
UNDERWOOD; I'm looking for descendants of William Underwood. William
Underwood (1814-1889) married Mary Ann CHAPPELL (1827-1904) married May
1, 1844 Stafford Co. England. Children; Anna Underwood (1845-1849), William
H. Underwood
(1847- ), Robert Underwood (1851-1929), Emma M. Underwood
SHILTS
(1855-1942), Rosa Underwood CAMPBELL (1856- ), Thomas Underwood
(1859- ), John Underwood (1862-1925), Johann Underwood SHILTS (1864-
), Mary Ann Underwod ROLAND (1866-1949), Elizabeth Underwood FAULKNER
(1868-1915), Agnes Underwood TODD (1870- )
VAYETTE - See RAMEY
WALDON - See RAMEY
X 21 Oct 1998
Shirley,J.
Hansen shirleysplace@bigplanet.com
WALLACE: John WALLACE b.1810 in Va. moved from .indiana to Vermilion
Co abt.1844. I find him in Ford Co. Drummer Twsp. in 1860. In 1863 his daughter
Catherine marr. Samuel TODD's son Francis. John WALLACE and his wife
Julia Ann are buried in Dix twsp. in a cem. known by three names Wallace, Jones
and Oregon. What I am Looking for is Land or church records that might mention
the co,s of birth or names of parents , Samuel Todd was born in Tenn. abt.
1812. His wife was Sarah Nancy HANKS b. abt.1812 in Ohio.
In 1869 Samual
and his Family moved to Kansas he sold his land in Ford Co. Ill. but , does
not show up in Kansas in 1870 with the rest of the Family, Did he die in Ford
Co?
WALLE - See BOUHL
20 Nov 1997
Peg Olson wolson@fcg.net
WALLENSTEI: I am looking for info on a Wilhem
Carl August Franz WALLENSTEIN who lived in Ford Co. Illinois. He lived in
Sibley, and he died in the nursing home in Piper City, also of Ford Co. I am
most interested in where he was born in Germany. He came to the U.S. in 1893
and was born in 1891. He died in May of 1981. He married Katherine BRUCKER
25 Jan 1925. Do you have any record of this man and where he was born in Germany?
22 Jun 1998
Jill Forrest
Forrest3@frontiernet.net
WHEATON: I am looking for information on the family of Silas P. WHEATON.
I found him and his family on the 1880 Ford County census in Sibley.
3 Jun 1998
Joan Stephens
Joans@ironwood.com
WILSON: Robert C. WILSON, dob April 4, 1824 in PA, died April 1885. Julia
A. DUNN, dob March 22, 1843 in PA, died February 13, 1920. They are my great
grandparents. They were reportedly married on April 10, 1867 in Brenton, Ford
County, IL in a Presbyterian Church by Pastor William B. Meirch. I would like
to know their middle names. Their mothers and fathers names and where they were
laid to rest. They had 6 children and lived in IL. Their 5th born is my grandfather
and he was born in Piper City, IL.
11 Feb 1998
Terri Hodges pcuser@horizon.hit.net
WILSON & HODGES: Looking for information regarding Nancy "Nan"
Jane WILSON born 13 Sept 1859 to Mark C. WILSON and Ann HEADIN Wilson
in Gibson (City?), Illinois (according to death certificate). Married Robert
"Bert" HODGES
between 1879 and 1882 possibly there in Gibson.
Bert was born 17 Jan 1858 in Ford County to D.C. Hodges and Sarah HICKOCK
Hodges. First daughter, Mabel C HODGES was also born in Illinois,
unsure of location, but know that she was born in 1882. Would appreciate any
help that you can give me and I have information that indicates that Nan had
brother(s) and a sister. Sister was Ollie (WILSON) SCRIBEN listed as
being in Hanna, Indiana in 1938 at the time of Nan's death. Brothers Meatus
WILSON, Pontiac Illinois as of 1938 obit and G.W. WILSON in Montgomery
County, Kansas. I have located another possible brother James M WILSON
that Nan's grandson can remember vaguely. According to family tales the HODGES
came to Montgomery County, Kansas in 1883 just in time for the birth of their
second daughter June 1883. All information welcome, but especially date and
place of marriage for Mark Wilson and Ann Headin.
ZIEGLER - See BOUHL
10 Dec 1997
Carol Rupprecht carncsr@webtv.net
ZOM: I am looking for iinfo about Per Mansson ZOM, born in Osby
Sweden in 1844. He lived in Paxton, Ford County in 1867 and his address was
care of Mr. JE (or IE) Hall.
