Surnames: KNAUER DEGENHARDT
Submitter: Elinda Card (lynnandbill@gwe.net)
Looking for any info on Nicholas Knauer, Frederick Knauer -spouses Matilda
(Degenhart), Benjamine (??) These are gr and gr gr grandparents. Anyone
researching these families? Thank you!
Surnames: HETLETVEIT TORESDTR
Submitter: Brian Erland [be_generation@yahoo.com]
Looking for anyone with ties to the Ole Olson Hetletveit b. 23 Apr 1824,
Hetletveit Farm, Ombo Island, Stjerneroy, Norway. He married Birthe
Toresdtr. Danielson b. 5 Sep 1830, Nedre Valheim, Aardal, Hjelmeland,
Norway. Emigrated 1837 on the Engheden and settled in LaSalle County. In
1865 the family moved to Benton County, Iowa and either brought the
following children with them or were born latter.: Sarah, b. 1852, Sophie,
b. 1856, Edward,b.1859, Thomas, Charles, b. 1888, and Peter. b. 1883. There
were two children: Martha and Ann Olson who died of cholera....I believe in
LaSalle Co. If any of this sound familiar please respond. Brian
Surnames: BAUDER AUSTIN RYON RYAN AVERY
Submitter: Marilyn UNICORN1950@comcast.net
Seeking information on James Lawrence BAUDER, b. April 1811 in Montgomery
Co., NY. Served in 2nd Illinois Regiment of Volunteers during the Mexican
War, March to July 1848. Wife was Harriet RYON/RYAN, b. 1801(?) Columbia
Co., NY. Children: 1. Daniel b. 1833, possibly married Amelia BENNETT; 2.
Maria/Lydia b. 1835, married Elvin Freeman AUSTIN; 3. Henry/Harry/Harvey b.
1837(?),probably md. Mary Ann/Ellen FADDIS; 4. Thomas Jefferson b. 1839, md.
Electra Maria CLIFFORD; 5. Aurelia Fidelia b. 1840, md. Isaac AVERY.
Surnames: NOONAN JURICK
Submitter: [Grmmagee@aol.com]
Mary Noonan, mother Sophia Marie Jurick Noonan born 1903 ?, father James
Arthur Noonan born 1904? Grandfather Vincent Noonan, Father's family 8
children, 6 boys, 2 girls. I attended St Patrick elem school in 1934 or 1935
thru 1938? . Looking for cousins or any family connections with Noonan or
Jurick.
Surnames: CABOR
Submitter: Sheila Olson (csolson@centurytel.net)
I am looking for any information on the family name Cabor. My grandfather
Edward Cabor was born in LaSalle around 1907. I don’t even know the exact
date. Any help would be appreciated. It took me years just to get a copy of
his obituary in Moline. All that told me was that he was born in LaSalle.
Thanks
Surnames: ROGERS ARMSTRONG CROWELL
Submitter: Roseanna T.Winchester (Zanna555@aol.com)
I'm trying to establish a link from my great-great grandfather, John H.
Rogers, to parents Shubal G. Rogers, and Tenny Armstrong. Little known on
Shubal G. Hoping to link him to possible parentage of Levi Rogers and Lucy
Crowell, to establish descendency to pilgrim Thomas Rogers. ANY INFO on
Shubal G. Rogers, last listed in 1840 census of Wayne Co. NY, would be
greatly appreciated.
Surnames: GILLER GRIMITHER MULLER MILLER
Submitter: Dana Crompton [danacrompton@yahoo.com]
I am looking for any and all information on the following family: William
GILLER b. <1829> in Hesse-Kassel, Prussia m. Maria GRIMITHER b. <1831> also
in Hesse-Kassel, Prussia. Unknown whether they married there or after they
immigrated to US. Four known children: Rudolph b. <1858> believed to have
died prior to 1870. Erich (Eric) b. 16 April 1860 Peru, La Salle Co, IL d.
21 Dec 1918 Chicago, Cook Co, IL m. Emilie Caroline Anna MULLER/MILLER.
Matilda b. <1864> Peru, La Salle Co, IL. Mary B. <1869> Peru, La Salle Co,
IL
Surnames: ROOD REVNE ALTSDATTER SWENSON SVENSEN PORGESDATTER
Submitter: Kurt Hahn [kurthahn@earthlink.net] or [joandellhahn@aol.com]
Engel ROOD born December 1864 Norway (son of John REVNE and Martha
ALTSDATTER) married Ella SWENSON (SVENSEN) Born March 1871 Norway (daughter
of Ole SVENSEN and Asjer PORGESDATTER) on 11 February 1892 in Liberty, La
Salle County, Illinois (per LDS copied marriage records) From 1892 to 1905
the ROOD Family resided in Meriden Township, La Salle County, Illinois
(based on 1900 census records) and had six children before moving first to
Tillman County, Oklahoma then to Humboldt County, Iowa. I am interested in
(1) what information might be contained in their marriage license (2)
whether either filed for naturalization while in La Salle County (3) whether
there is any evidence of their presence in La Salle County before 1892 or
that of either of their parents or siblings. Any assistance will be most
appreciated. Thank you in advance. Kurt Hahn
Surnames: BUTTERFIELD WILLIAMS
Submitter: Ann Pedersen (peda419@aol.com)
Seeking information about Charlotte A. Butterfield, who died in Freedom
Twp., LaSalle County, IL on 12/23/1917. Is she the same person (Mrs.
Charlotte Williams) who married Isaac Butterfield in Lake County, IL on
4/20/1878? Thanks-- Surnames: JONES KLENDWORTH
Submitter: Judith (Konkler) Zervas [jczervas@earthlink.net]
Looking for obit./cem. info. for Eddith Viola Jones Klendworth, 13 Oct
1900 - 4 Oct 1962. Thank you
Surnames: MILLIKIN SMITH
Submitter: Millie Alexander [ishkanian1234@sbcglobal.net]
MILLIKIN, Minerva R., born 1836, Rutland, La Salle Co.,IL. Parents were
Samuel and Rebecca Williams MILLIKIN. Minerva married Josiah W. SMITH in
1855 and they moved near Rockford, Winnebago, IL and had children: George
W., Carrie Adams, Virginia L., John Gerard, Grant, Samuel and Maud. They
moved to various states, Wisconsin, Iowa and Missouri. Thanks, Millie
Alexander
Surnames: KIEFER DAUGHERTY
Submitter: Rich Pershell [rpershell@msn.com]
Kiefer, William “Will” born about 1861 in Amboy, died I am told March 28,
1905 in LaSalle co. He had two children, his wife, Mary Daugherty, died in
1895. If someone has a chance to see if they could locate an obit for late
March 1905 on him that would open up a line that has been a dead-end for
quite a while. Or if anyone has seen the grave markers for Mary & William
Kiefer. It might mention that he probably was a veteran of the Spanish
American War. Thanks to any and all takers! Regards, Rich Pershell
Surnames: HARTMAN
Submitter: Wayne Gilbert [winkie1@copper.net]
I am searching for connections to two brothers listed in the 1850 and 1880
census, in LaSalle Co. Ill.Fredric Hartman 1850 census farmer Henry Hartman
1850 census gardnerC. Hartman age 68 1880 census farmer Henry Hartman age 65
1880 census gardner. Both gentlemen were born in Germany, and I have reason
to believe they never married. Please reply if you have or know of a
connection. Thank You Wayne
Surnames: SUTTON MORRISON
Submitter: Joan Payne [fjpayne@mkl.com]
Looking for information on the William Sutton Family. I believe he married
Mary Morrison daughter of Archibald and Alivina Morrison. Thank you.
Surnames: MORRISON
Submitter: Joan Morrison Payne [fjpayne@mkl.com]
Was wondering if someone would do an obituary lookup in the Streator, Kansas
papers for Archibald Morrison who died April 25,1888 in Grand Ridge, KS. and
Alvina Morrison who also died in Grand Ridge on March 15,1917. Thank you so
much for any help.
Surnames: SMITH SECRIST
Submitter: Anne Stohr [senexa@earthlink.net]
I’m seeking any information you may possess, or leads of any kind, on
Charles E. Smith. The connection to LaSalle County is only tentative.
However, my 2nd great-grandmother (Mary Secrist) married a Mr. Charles Smith
in Macon County, Illinois. Subsequent events, leading to the birth of my
great-grandfather a short while after the Civil War, ended are murky.
However, a military record connects Charles E. Smith to Company A of the
64th Illinois Regiment of the Civil War. All of the dates fit the picture of
a marriage and the birth of a child. For example, each of these events
coincides with a furlough from military service for Mr. Smith. Somehow,
after the war, Mr. Smith disappears and we are left wondering where he may
have gone. His wife remarries and has more children. Because Smith is such a
common name, it is difficult to be certain, but I think the Charles E. Smith
of the marriage license in Macon may well be the Charles E. Smith of the
64th Regimental. Any and all leads will be gratefully considered. Thank you.
Anne E. Stohr senexa@earthlink.net
Surnames: STOWE BATCHELDER HURD
Submitter: Bonnie N. Johnson [mbajohnson@worldnet.att.net]
I'm researching George F. Stowe. He is listed in the 1870 Meriden, LaSalle
County, Illinois census, page 429. Stowe Geo. F., 25, M, W, Stone Brick
Mason, $200, Wis Ella, 20, F, W, Keeping House, Maine Hervert, 1, M,
W, WisThere is a George Stowe also in the 1880, Mission, LaSalle County,
Illinois census but the family is different (although I think it is the same
George Stowe). George Stowe, M, M, W, 37, WI Mary Stowe, Wife, F, M,
W, 35, ME Burton Stowe, Son, M, S, W, 13, IL William Stowe, Son, M, S,
W, 9, IL George Stowe, Son, M, S, W, 5, IL Mary Batchelder,
Mother-in-law, F,W, W, 60, NY William Hurd, Brother-in-law, M, S, W, 25,
ME Thanks, Bonnie N. Johnson
Surnames: HAEBERLIN
Submitter: Slifki@aol.com
I am seeking information on Lillian and/or Barbara Haeberlin who either came
through or lived in Texas somewhere around 1893. Any help would be greatly
appreciated.
Surnames: GODFREY GARDNER MATHERS HAPEMAN PECIA
Submitter: Sundrea Chrisman [sunny@adiis.net]
I am looking for information on Caleb Godfrey b abt 1788 in NY or MA, d 1854
in Earl (Earlville) and his wife Harriet Gardner Godfrey b abt 1798. They
had as children - Susannah whom I think married David Mathers, and she was
born abt 1822; Patience b abt 1828; Harriet b abt 1836; Edwin R. born 1838
and died abt 1889 in IA; Helen b abt 1845; and James b abt 1846. They lived
in Earl or Earlville . Caleb was a veteran of the War of 1812, his son Edwin
a veteran of the Civil War. In Calebs papers, it states a daughter is
married to John Hapeman, writing difficult to read and Harriet was living
with them in 1866. Another daughter married to Oliver Pecia, again the hand
writing difficult to decipher, who was also living in Earl in 1866. If you
could help with more information on this family, I would greatly appreciate
it. Thank you for your time. Sundrea Chrisman
Surnames: TROMPETER LOOS GRIFFIN
Submitter: Peter J. Trompeter IV [Hminus21@aol.com]
I am looking for info on the TROMPETER family. My father is Peter J.
Trompeter III. His father was Ralph Francis Trompeter. HIS father was Peter
J. Trompeter II. I do not know for sure, but I think his father was Peter J.
Trompeter. There may be a link to Joseph Peter Trompeter. Please contact me
if you can give me more info. Peter J II was born in Peru on 16 DEC 1891. He
was married to Edna Loos born 10 DEC 1895, her father was William A. Loos
(born 17 JULY 1866) and his wife was Elizabeth Griffin born 1873. Again, if
you have info for me, please contact me!! Respectfully, Peter J. Trompeter
IV
Surnames: BRADY FISHER
Submitter: Zoe [sunflowerblukisses@yahoo.com]
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON RICHARD BRADY DOB 1868 MARRIED TO EDITH FISHER
DOB1869. THEIR CHILDREN: NETTIE DOB 1896 ROBERT DOB 1901 JESSE DOB
1903 GERTUDE DOB 1904 WILLIAM DOB FEBUARY 5,1906 DOD JULY 14 1987 OR
1989. MARY ELIZABETH DOB AUGUST 8,1914 DOD MAY 1,1974. ALSO LOOKING FOR
INFORMATION ON WILLIAM BRADY &WIFE PRUDENCE LAST NAME UNKNOWN DOB
APRIL11,1908 DOD JUNE 6,2003. DON'T KNOW HOW MANY CHILDREN THEY HAD BUT A
SON OF THEIRS IS WILLIAM BRADY BORN SOMETIME IN THE 1930'S. HAD 5 DAUGHTER'S
FROM 1ST MARRIAGE, A SON OUT OF WEDLOCK, A DAUGHTER FROM 2ND OR 3RD
MARRIAGE. HE OWNED A BILLY GOAT BUSINESS. HE HAS LIVED IN BOTH HOBART
INDIANA & LASALLE ILLINOIS. CONTACT sunflowerblukisses@yahoo.com THANK
YOU, ZOE
Surnames: KENNEDY EYSEN
Submitter: Gloria Kennedy [Gloria@daplanet.com]
Looking for information on my ancestors William KENNEDY (b. 1835, Scotland)
married to Meriam lEYSEN in 1863 in DeKalb County. They are listed on 1870
and 1880 Census living in Adams Township, LaSalle County. They had a son,
Willie born around 1865 and a daughter, Mary born around 1866. William
Kennedy was a Druggist & Chemist and probably owned a drugstore (Chemist
Shop). Is the Township of Adams known as the town of Leland.... Any info
would help.
Surnames: MURPHY BURNS
Submitter: Mike Murphy [blarney@cableone.net]
Michael Murphy b. 1823 or 1828 Co. Wexford, IRE d. 1/14/1890 Ottawa,
Franklin, KS. Buried St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Franklin Co. KS. Married
Mary Burns b. about 1836 Co. Wicklow, IRE d. ? buried St. John's Catholic
Cemetery, Franklin, KS. Children born in Tamworth, Ontario, CAN- Thomas B.
b. 1/11/1853 d. 11/24/1939 Denison, Grayson, TX. Jennie J. b. 1/7/1855 d.
8/13/1928 Denison, Grayson, TX. Annie b. about 1857. Michael b. about 1860
d. 1895. Mary Elizabeth b. about 1860 or 1864 d. about 1906 Denver CO.
Margaret A. b. about 1862. Edward J. b. about 1864 d. 1943 buried Princeton
Cemetery, Franklin, KS. Child born Earlville, LaSalle, IL- John Patrick
Robert (or John Robert Patrick) b. 6/5/1866 d. 2/15/1937 Ottawa, Franklin,
KS Buried Hope Cemetery, Ottawa, Franklin, KS. John was my Great
grandfather. I have additional information on ancestors AFTER 1867. But I
have nothing prior to 1867. Thank you for your help. Mike Murphy
blarney@cableone.net
Surnames: KOZICKI
Submitter: [pam.lipske@mcd.com]
In the mid 1920's my grandfather operated a shoe store in Genoa on Main St.
His wife died in childbirth in the late 1920's and because he already had 5
children, he took the child to a local orphanage...I believe the name was
St. Joseph's. The baby, Karoline, was eventually released with his
signature, but there are no records that we can get access to as to her
fate. We do know that she was never adopted, but we can't get any further
information. Karoline is my aunt and would be in her early 70's now. She has
two living sisters, Mary and Helen (my mother) who are both in their 70's as
well. They would like to find out anything about her with hopes of
eventually being reunited with her. Her father's (my grandfather's) name was
Wilhelm (Bill) Kozicki. Would you have access to any county records which
may give me any information as to her history?
Surnames: PLACE KETCHAM KETCHUM
Submitter: Josie [ASHCROFT337@aol.com]
I am a PLACE Family researcher, interested in Hannah PLACE who married Henry
"Hank" KETCHAM on 20 February 1839, Washington County, OHIO. Shortly after
the couple and her Mother, Lydia Garland PLACE migrated to ILLINOIS to join
her brothers who had journeyed there earlier and made their homes in
Jefferson County. Am trying to find where Hannah, Henry and Lydia were
living in 1840 Census?? 1850 + 1860 Census ILLINOIS Lasalle County, - they
are living in Troy. 1880 Census Hannah KETCHUM, widow, lives in Jefferson
Co. Williamsburg. They are both buried in Davenport (Place) Cemetery,
Jefferson Co. IL Would like to know if Hannah and Henry had any children?
Henry died 24 September 1869, did he leave a Will? Is Hannah listed in 1870
Census IL Lasalle? Please contact me at Ashcroft337@aol.com Thanks
~ Josie
Surnames: CLASPER WATSON BROWELL
Submitter: Kenneth M. Johnson [kjohnso9@farmerstel.com]
I am researching Claspers from England who immigrated to Streator, LaSalle,
Ill. All of my early Clasper's were coal miners. Wm Henry or Henry C.
(b) Oct 18, 1833, I'm not sure which as he went by Henry, came to LaSalle Co
before 1880 with one son George (b) Jan 2, 1856 in England. Henry was
widowed as his wife (Elinore Watson (b) Oct 16, 1836 in England) died in
child birth in England. George is found in the 1880 LaSalle Co city of
Streator census living with the John Hillier Family. He is listed as a coal
miner, age 25, with both parents born in England. It says that he is single
but I have information that he was married to a 20 Y/O girl who was left
in England living with his sister Annie Clasper Browell, George's brothers
Wm, and John T. and a sister Isabella. Annie was married to Wm Henry
Browell. Does anyone know what happened to George? His wife must have
followed him to this country.
Surnames: HICKEY MCGOVERN
Submitter: Diane Rigden [drigden@columbus.rr.com]
John Hickey appears with his wife Ann in Allen in the 1860 census. In 1870,
John appears without his wife Ann, who presumably has died. I believe Ann's
maiden name was McGovern; if so, they were married in Newark, New Jersey on
3 Nov 1850. Both were born in Ireland. Known children are: Mary, b abt 1851,
New Jersey James, b abt 1853, New Jersey Margaret, b abt 1857, Ill, died
1882 in New Jersey Elizabeth, b abt 1859, Ill. Edward, b abt 1864, IL, does
not appear in 1880 census with father in NJ Catherine, b abt 1867, IL There
are other Hickeys from Ireland in the area, I don't know if they are
related. John Hickey is my great-great-great grandfather. I would greatly
appreciate any information or suggestions that anyone can provide. Thanks,
Diane Rigden
Surnames: GALLUP WEIRS GREENER
Submitter: Pat [patwatkins@hotmail.com]
I am looking for any information on my Grand Mother .Her name was Anna
Gallup. Maiden name was Weirs. She married Andrew Gallup about 1905. She was
born about 1885 or 1887. I have no idea of who her family was .. Where she
was born or died. I know she had 2 sons. She lived in either Grand Ridge or
Streator Illinois. Any information would be greatly appreciated as i have
hit a brick wall and can find no information on her. My father *her son* was
born in 1910 so she had to have died within a few years after that . He and
his brother were raised by their Aunt Rose Greener in Streator Illinois. His
father i have come to understand lived till 1950 and was remarried a couple
times.
Surnames: SOLOMON BENNETT
Submitter: Eulah Solomon [ferne3cat@hotmail.com]
Am looking for any information on William SOLOMON. Brother's obituary of
1914 lists him as from Ottawa, Illinois. Son of Thomas and Janette (BENNETT)
of Kane County, Illinois.
Surnames: WHALEN
Submitter: Bill Fish [bigfish@ktc.com]
Looking for any info. on Michael Whalen and family. Arrived in LaSalle Cnty
1849-50. Listed in 1850 US Census in Adams Twn. Not listed in 1860 Census.
Wife-Mary, children Patrick, John, Michael, Bridget, etc. Thanks for any
help. Bill Fish . bigfish@ktc.com
Surnames: ROAK WERNER FELSCH MALLANY OLSON LYNES
Submitter: Joyce Spike [joycespike@geneseo.net]
From the Seneca (Crotty ) area late 1800's early 1900 .
Surnames: BOYLE BORDON
Submitter: Mike Schloegel [sloeagle@cmc.net]
I am looking for information on my relatives that live in La Salle City
between 1870 and possibly 1900. They are my great-great grandparents and
their children. Their names are Peter and Elizabeth (Bordon) Boyle. They
first showed up on the 1870 La Salle County census. Peter died before 1900
as Elizabeth is shown as a widow on the 1900 census. They had eight
children: Patrick (born in Ireland abt 1864), Thomas (born in Ireland abt
1867), John (born in Ireland Jun 1866), Michael (born in Ireland Sept 1869),
Mary E. (born abt 1875), James (born in IL Nov 1877), Margaret (born in IL
Oct 1879) and Catherine (or Kathryn or Katherine born 21 Jun 1884 in La
Salle, IL). Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Mike
Schloegel
Surnames: BURDETT HOAG BLAKE BAILEY
Submitter: Melinda Bailey [melindabailey@hotmail.com]
Seeking information on Myra Hoag Burdett. I found her photograph after my
father-in-law died. I did find out she was the daughter of Mark Hoag. I am
wondering if/how she is connected to our family. Her photograph most likely
belonged to my husband's great grandmother, Fannie Blake, who married Eugene
Bailey. Fannie was born about the same time as Myra (1871) in Ottawa and
came to Texas as a child. Fannie's father was James, and her grandfather was
Daniel Blake of Serena. Any information would be most appreciated.
Surnames: SCHUBNELL MOORE
Submitter: [Bigdavekus@aol.com]
I am looking for the date of marriage for a George Schubnell to a Bessie
Moore in 1903 in LaSalle ILL. They had one daughter born there Margarite
Schubnell born November 23 1904. Is there a record of Marriage? In LaSalle
ILL.. Is there a record of birth for Margarite Schubnell 1904 in LaSalle co
ILLinois. Any help is appreciated.
Surnames: HEER HAUSH EVANS JONES BURTON NEUSCHWANGER HAGLE PAWLEY
CUMMINGS RITTER PARKINS LONG STAGE WOODS VIENHAGE FELLING HEGBERG DUSTIN
Submitter: Jennifer Heer Norman [jennifer@heer.com]
I am looking for any records for schools, teachers or the like. My great
grandfather’s sister Rose Ellen Heer was a school teacher at “Leland, IL”
which I have found is in LaSalle County. She was born to David and Martha
Heer in Jo Daviess County, Galena, IL on Feb. 15, 1868 and died rather
young, not sure why on April 4, 1901. She is buried in Galena, IL at
Greenwood Cemetery. I just want to find any info about her as a teacher, or
something at all. Since she died young as did two of her sisters, there is
little info on them. Her sisters each died one in childbirth, after being
sick years before, the other died at 18 yrs. when cancer was found in her
leg and spreading. Rose was one of 17 children at last count, she being one
of the middle children.
Surnames: MAMENKO
Submitter: Mike Maristch [Mvbb1000@aol.com]
I was wondering if someone could help me find the parents names of Katheryn
Mamenko born on 2/15/1913 in Ottawa. Her fathers name was Alex Mamenko, I am
having trouble finding her mothers correct full name "Maiden". Katheryn died
around 1945 from cancer in Chester, Pa where her family lived. Also was
there a reason people came from Poland to Ottawa,IL around 1910. Alex
Mamenko was my GGreat grandfather. Thank you in advance for any help, Mike
Maristch
Surnames: WENDELL BIDLEMAN WASHBURN BARRY
Submitter: [jeaneedean@aol.com]
Searching for information on Joseph WENDELL/Rosanna BIDLEMAN and their
children: John Wendell; Elizabeth Ann (Lizzie) Wendell Washburn; Laura J.
Wendell Barry....The children are believed to have been born in Ottawa in
the mid-1800's...Lizzie lived in Morris (Grundy County) after her marriage
to George W. Washburn...Laura married Edward J. Barry and they lived in
Joliet (Will County)...Would appreciate any further information
(jeaneedean@aol.com)
Surnames: BAKER
Submitter: [Senecaj@aol.com]
Looking for information on Ira Baker who was living in La Salle Co., Manius
Twp, in the 1850 census. Also living there was Margaret born abt 1814,
Children Aaron born 1841 in Ill., Jula born 1843 in Ill., and William born
abt 1845 in Ill. Also living in this County and Township was his brother
Amaziah Baker, and living with him was Mary Jane Baker, Aaron and Candace
also living there with Amaziah and that was his parents
Senecaj@aol.com
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