**************************************************************************** File contributed to the Fulton County ILGenWeb Project Copyright 2008, all rights reserved. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format without the written consent of the author at http://fulton.ilgenweb.net. **************************************************************************** Carol J. Culp Thu Jan 3 10:30:02 2002 LUTES, VAUGHN, BLAGG, ROSE, MC CAUGHEY, LASWELL Tried to email Janet who posted she has info on these families and email address is no longer valid. I really want this Smithfield/Fulton area info as I need it to fill in lots of missing data. My ancestors are William Lutes (1824), John Cunningham Lutes (1849) James E.R. Lutes (1892) Jane (Catherine Jane) Lutes (1920) -------------------------------------------------- Mary Kathryn Jones Boland Sat Jan 5 13:28:30 2002 Need any info on Lydia BEALS/BALES m. Emry JONES 27 Aug 1837 in Fulton Co. Need info on both BEALS and JONES. -------------------------------------------------- Kay Easley Sat Jan 5 22:21:28 2002 WARFIELD, Landon. Trying to determine if he's my 5th great-grandfather. Was in Fulton Co. as early as 1833, bought land in Liverpool Twp. in 1837, sold it in 1839. Fulton Co. census index for 1840 shows him living in Lewistown Twp, along with an Elias WARFIELD. No record of him after 1840. Landon was born abt. 1777 in MD and was married to Mary ROBERTS in Shenandoah Co. Va on Sept. 19, 1801. I have a William WARFIELD born in MD in 1801 and may be Landon's son. Does anyone have further info on Landon? -------------------------------------------------- Kathy Murphy Peavey Sun Jan 6 16:32:10 2002 Looking for relations of: Howard Stanley MURPHY, Stella McCullough HAMILTON, Fannie DOLL HAMILTON, George S. HAMILTON, Fannie L. Doll -------------------------------------------------- Kathy Murphy Peavey Sun Jan 6 16:41:49 2002 Looking for in Fulton County: Howard Stanley MURPHY, Stella MCCULLOUGH HAMILTON, George S. Hamilton, Fannie L. DOLL, Fannie DOLL HAMILTON. -------------------------------------------------- paula wallace Mon Jan 7 14:46:35 2002 i am looking for info on my mother and her family. her mother's name was Grace Camper(not sure of her father's-possibly Sam Spence). my mother's given name was Winnifred Jeanette. she was born march 4,1916 in Lewistown, Ill. of which they have no record. i really would like to find any info i could since she passed on on 1968 and we never knew much about our heritage on her side. thank you. -------------------------------------------------- Shera Thompson Wed Jan 9 00:25:32 2002 Looking for historical and biographical information on Alfred MONTGOMERY, midwestern painter, from the Fulton County Historical & Genealogical Society Newsletter v.1-5 1970-74; v.6- 1975- [Old Title:Fulton County Historical Society Newsletter] -------------------------------------------------- John Morrow Wed Jan 9 23:36:35 2002 I am looking for MORROW family information. Alonzo and Mary E. MORROW were parents to Charles William Morrow, born 1881 in Astoria Fulton County Illinois. -------------------------------------------------- Stacye Eddenfield Thu Jan 10 12:16:06 2002 -------------------------------------------------- Stacye Eddenfield Thu Jan 10 12:17:48 2002 -------------------------------------------------- Ralph E Bennet Thu Jan 10 21:01:03 2002 I am interested in finding the parents names for Mary TAYLOR. She was born in Cleveland, OH in 1817 and died in Farmington, Fulton, IL on 12-30-1889. She was married to James JACOBUS in Fulton County on 6-15-1848. The marriage was recorded in Fulton County, Volume B, pg 86, License #90. -------------------------------------------------- robin delugan Sat Jan 12 00:40:35 2002 -------------------------------------------------- Cheryl Paulus Sun Jan 13 19:48:09 2002 looking for information on George B. STATON d. 5 July 1895 married 17 June 1866 to Eliza J. YARNELL (d.6 Feb.1913). from the Lewistown area... -------------------------------------------------- Steve Kelly Thu Jan 17 09:08:35 2002 I am seeking information on my grandfather Samuel Clark KELLY (1863-1930)who was born in Fulton County, IL and my great grandfather Samuel Clark KELLY (1837-1914). My great grandfather Samuel was a policeman in Illinois, and I am assuming it was in Fulton County. He retired from the police force, and suggestions on where I can research Illinois police records for the 1860- 1895 timeframe would be helpful. -------------------------------------------------- Glenys Rasmussen Fri Jan 25 14:58:43 2002 -------------------------------------------------- Glenys Rasmussen Fri Jan 25 17:11:32 2002 -------------------------------------------------- Lynda Brumm-Marsh Tue Jan 29 11:56:44 2002 COVEY, Bertha died July 1975 in Cuba, Fulton Co., Ill. Her maiden name was RICH. Bertha was married to Zaney COVEY. Brother Eugene RICH died Aug. 1979 in Canton, Fulton Co., Ill. Sister was Mabel Rich FITTON died Oct. 1977 in Cuba, Fulton Co., Ill. Would like Obits and ANY family information Please need help. Lynda -------------------------------------------------- Betty Bower Tue Jan 29 12:32:31 2002 My records list that the Zachariah SHAW family were living in Putman Twp in 1845, I can't find this Township in 1850 Census. What Township would have later been Putman Twp or where would I look? -------------------------------------------------- Georgia Ferry Sat Feb 2 09:42:15 2002 Looking for these family names in the Fulton Co., Ipava, Lewistown and Canton areas: SAMUEL SEWARD b. 1847 WIFE SARAH M. BEAIRD SPRY b. 1835 WILLIAM SEWARD b. 1868, WIFE AMY M. FRANKLIN SEWARD b. 1873 LANSON P. SEWARD b. 1874 AND WIFE FANNY R. RANDOLPH b. 1875 ALLEN DOUGHLAS SEWARD b. 1877 LAWRENCE SEWARD b. 1879 MOSES SEWARD b. abt. 1884 and married WIFE CARRIE abt. 1903. Father SAMUEL born in Ohio as was his wife ELIZABETH ANDERSON. The children all born in Canton, IL. Hoping to find relatives of this line and correspond with them. Received a copy of the death certificate on LANSON P. and a JULIA RUDOLPH signed the certificate. Wondering who she may be? He died in 1939. Wife Fanny died before him. -------------------------------------------------- Russ Wheeler Tue Feb 5 21:17:17 2002 Looking for info on Wheelers,william married lydia Rutledge,want to know if his parents were William Wheeler and Sarah Bingham -------------------------------------------------- Russ Wheeler Tue Feb 5 21:18:46 2002 Looking for info on Wheelers,william married lydia Rutledge,want to know if his parents were William Wheeler and Sarah Bingham -------------------------------------------------- Daniel Williams Thu Feb 7 18:46:31 2002 I am trying to find info. on my grandfather's family's side. My grandfather's name is William Harrison Bolen son of Dallas Bolen. Dallas Bolen died in a T.B. sanitarium in 1940 and was buried at the Greenwood Cemetary in Canton, Ill. That is about all I know at this point. If anyone has info about this family or sugestions, please, please, let me know! Thank You Very Much -------------------------------------------------- roberta hanson Thu Feb 7 20:09:44 2002 -------------------------------------------------- roberta hanson Thu Feb 7 20:12:25 2002 WHERE CAN ONE FIND OBITS FOR THE YEARS 2000 AND 2001 FOR FULTON COUNTY RESIDENTS? YOURS IN GENEALOGY, -------------------------------------------------- Pam Wright Fri Feb 8 09:28:09 2002 I AM TRYING TO FIND MY GRANDFATHER'S (WALLACE S. MARSH) BIRTH CERTIFIATE. ACCORDING TO HIS DEATH CERTIFICATE, HE WAS BORN IN FARMINGTON, ILLINOIS ON 1/30/1882. HIS FATHER'S NAME WAS CHARLES W. MARSH. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL ME. THANKS, PAM -------------------------------------------------- Ruth Dunlap Fri Feb 8 20:16:50 2002 MAHR and SENGEL Looking for parents of Philip MAHR b. 1743 near Columbus OH and wife Ann(a) Mary SENGEL. Their son, George Henry MAHR was b. 1874 Fairview community, Fulton Co. IL. This family moved to Iowa by 1900. -------------------------------------------------- Lynda Marsh Sun Feb 10 01:37:09 2002 COVEY, Bertha lived in Cuba, Fulton County, Illinois. NEED Obituary. She died in July 1975. Can anyone help ???? -------------------------------------------------- Beth Sun Feb 10 09:09:46 2002 Looking for more information on Richard Henry GOFORTH, born 1852 in Buckheart Township, Fulton County, ILL. His parents were Robert B. GOFORTH and Eliza A. Moss. He married Mary Walton on 1 Oct 1873. The had at least one child, Lewis Riley GOFORTH. Later census reports show Mary married to Howard EGGERS and Lewis Riley GOFORTH was listed as a step son. I would like to know what ever happened to Richard Henry GOFORTH. Any information and help would be appreciated. -------------------------------------------------- Patricia Minifie Mon Feb 11 10:53:08 2002 I am searching for information about John T. CAMPBELL and Percilla/Priscilla M. HOPKINS. They were married December 1867 in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois. They had a daughter, Fannie M. CAMPBELL, born in Illinois. Can somebody look up Fannie's birth place and exact date for me? -------------------------------------------------- Margaret Bucholtz Tue Feb 12 13:45:11 2002 I am looking for information on the Joseph WRIGHT and Nancy LUTRELL,BAKER,MACE,WRIGHT family. On the 1870 census it has a girl named Cynitha WRIGHT age 9. Is this Joseph and Nancy's child? Would like to share information with anyone that knows this family. -------------------------------------------------- Glenys Rasmussen Wed Feb 13 18:01:03 2002 -------------------------------------------------- Glenys Rasmussen Wed Feb 13 18:02:05 2002 -------------------------------------------------- John M DOOLEY Wed Feb 13 19:31:31 2002 Need an complete obituary for Nellie DOOLEY, 10-10-1894 - 12-3-1909. Looking for details on family, grandparents in particular. How many newspapers would have reported her death? Thanks -------------------------------------------------- Lynda Leah Covey Marsh Thu Feb 14 15:38:24 2002 COVEY, Bertha died in Fulton County, Illinois in July 1975. Does ANYONE do Lookups ????? I need help Please -------------------------------------------------- robin Thu Feb 14 18:14:34 2002 -------------------------------------------------- Dan Mustard Sun Feb 17 10:29:24 2002 Looking for infomation on Elijah James Mustard who his siblings were if any. His fathers name was David and he was born in 1845 and his fathes name was William he was born in 1813. any ino would be helpful. -------------------------------------------------- Debbie Cruce Sun Feb 17 18:36:59 2002 I am looking for information on my g-g-g-grandfather Edward T. CAMPBELL. It is my understanding that he was an attorney in the Lewiston, Fulton County, IL area during the 1850's-1880's. He married Matilda SHAWVER, and they had 3 children: Charles, Susie and Annie CAMPBELL. Any one information on who Edward and Matilda's parents were, where they resided, or where his practice was actually located at would be greatly appreciated. -------------------------------------------------- Mark Dierker Tue Feb 19 08:26:27 2002 I am a descendant of the Kinsey/Bogue/Easley families who came to Fulton County around the 184os from Ohio. My great, great, great, great grandfather was Richard Kinsey and my g,g,g grandfather was his son John Kinsey by his first marriage to Rhoda Bogue. I've found the graves of both John and Richard in the Old Ipava Cemetery. Does anyone know where Reese (Rees) Kinsey is burried? He died Sept 23, 1852 in Fulton County and his second wife, Eliza Ann Ridgeway then returned to Ohio with several of their children. Rees is the son of Richard Kinsey by his second marriage to Sarah David. If anyone knows this info or has any other Kinsey info, please let me know. There are some otehrs I am still trying to pin down. Mark Dierker -------------------------------------------------- R.G. Eickleberry Thu Feb 21 09:48:35 2002 Martin Eickleberry -------------------------------------------------- Carol Graybill Thu Feb 21 11:50:55 2002 I am seeking information on the John W. MORGAN and the CRAWFORD -------------------------------------------------- Carol Graybill Thu Feb 21 11:54:10 2002 I am seeking information on the John W. MORGAN and the CRAWFORD families of Cuba, Joshua township, Fulton county, Ill. John Morgan and Phoebe Crawford were married in the 1840s to 1850s. Would welcome any information. Thanks -------------------------------------------------- Karen Ermutlu Thu Feb 21 14:05:53 2002 Charles B. COOPER, born about 1809 in Washington Co. PA, married Ruth RAMPLEY in Holmes Co. OH, and moved to Fulton Co. IL (Woodland Twp.) in 1846. He had 4 children: George, John, Abraham and Mary. He died 9 November 1847. I need to know the exact year of birth for genealogical purposes. Does IL have death records that early? Would there be cemetery records? Thanks for your help. -------------------------------------------------- Kim Walters Sat Feb 23 12:47:29 2002 JORDAN, Samuel was living in Fulton Co. in 1870 with his parents Nancy LONG JORDAN and Joseph JORDAN. He married Millie SHAW in 1877 also in Fulton Co. They had 5 sons and she died in childbirth. Nancy JORDAN is supposed to be buried in the Marysville-Bryant Cemetery. Any info on this family welcome. -------------------------------------------------- Cecil and Pat Mon Feb 25 10:15:34 2002 We are searching for John J. BROWN, he is the father of Thomas BROWN. We know very little about either of these men. John J. BROWN was listed on Schuyler Co. Census 1840, he was 30-40 age range as was his wife, he had children 6-8 age range under 5 to 15 years. John J. BROWN signed and gave permission for son, Thomas BROWN to marry Fatima MILLER in Fulton Co. November 14 1847; we have a copy of that marriage from Fulton County. Thomas and Fatima have one son who we know is Herbert. We need much information on the BROWN family, John J. birth, death, spouse name, other children?. Thomas and Fatima, we need dates and children of theirs as well as siblings. Can any on help us with our family of BROWN'S? -------------------------------------------------- Heidi Tue Feb 26 09:53:10 2002 I am trying to find the hospital my husband, JASON SANTARELLI, was born in. He was born in August of 1971 and was born in Canton, IL at a hospital. I need to locate his birth certificate. -------------------------------------------------- evalyn bishop Tue Feb 26 11:42:40 2002 LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON FAMILY OF SEARS AND FOSTER. ELLA SEARS MARRIED ALBERT SEARS ABOUT 1887...HOPING THIS WILL LEAD TO INFORMATION ON MY GRANDFATHER ROSS SEARS WHO MARRIED ANNIE FOSTER IN 1906 -------------------------------------------------- evalyn Tue Feb 26 12:01:35 2002 LOOKING FOR INFORMATION OF SEARS AND FOSTER FAMILIES FROM FULTON CO. HOPING IT WILL LEAD TO INFORMATION ON MY GRANDFATHER ROSS SEARS WHO MARRIED ANNIE FOSTER. HE WENT TO SCHOOL IN RUSHVILLE ILL. BELIEVE AUNT GARNET SEARS LINDSEY AND MAXINE SEARS VOIGT LIVED AROUND SHELDON ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT! -------------------------------------------------- Vicky SCOTT Wed Feb 27 08:04:08 2002 We are searching for information on my husband's gggrandfater who lived in Canton, approx. 1840 - 1868. We had been informed that he was Canton's city clerk from 1860 to 1867. His name was Anthony James SCOTT. In the 1850 census he went by "James SCOTT" in the 1860 census he went by "Anthony SCOTT". Either way I'm sure there must be some early histories of Canton that would include information (hopefully, a bio) on A J SCOTT. If you are familiar with any I would appreciate their title and author. -------------------------------------------------- Paul Price Wed Feb 27 11:25:30 2002 I understand that a book was published in 1890 titled "Index to Portrait and biographical album, Fulton County, Illinois" compiled by Anne Pierce. If someone has this book would they do a lookup for me for the surnames: JACKSON, SHIPP AND SEAY. Thanks, in advance. Paul Price, Augusta, MI -------------------------------------------------- Nancy A. Lockhart Thu Feb 28 21:06:46 2002 Marriage records for Geo. E. LeKRON Jr. and Jane SISK in Fulton County Canton Illinois. -------------------------------------------------- Linda Peters Fri Mar 1 16:51:24 2002 Looking for information about the families off Volney E. WILLIAMS in the Farmington area, and Fyrne KIRKPATRICK in the Canton area. Both there in 1974. Volney is the son of Daisy Caulk WILLIAMS, Fyrne is her sister. -------------------------------------------------- Linda Peters Fri Mar 1 16:53:45 2002 Looking for information about the families off Volney E. WILLIAMS in the Farmington area, and Fyrne KIRKPATRICK in the Canton area. Both there in 1974. Volney is the son of Daisy Caulk WILLIAMS, Fyrne is her sister. -------------------------------------------------- Paul Price Sat Mar 2 10:58:05 2002 What churches were in Fulton Co in the 1840-1890? Is there a list of members of each of these churches? -------------------------------------------------- Tony Kaney Mon Mar 4 15:07:09 2002 I am researching the family and descendants of CHARLES S. and MARY STOUT who moved to Canton via Tazewell county from New Jersey in about 1880. Associated surnames are POLHEMUS, LANE, HAGEMAN, BERGER and BAUCHMAN. Any information on this family welcome. -------------------------------------------------- JHenely Wed Mar 6 00:46:06 2002 HOUSH, any first name, primarily Frederick who was born about 1851 in Indiana to William and Dorcas Housh. Thank you. -------------------------------------------------- Donna Day Shufelt Thu Mar 7 18:38:53 2002 I have an relative, George Franklin DAY buried in a Canton IL cemetery along side his wife Lillie Belle DEVORE DAVIS DAY and George's son by his first wife, Samuel DAY II who died in about 1915 at age twenty one. They owned a farm outside Canton in the early part of the century. I do not have any death dates but hope you have somneone with the Cemetery records.I hope to hear from someone. -------------------------------------------------- William Huston Fri Mar 8 15:08:44 2002 Seeking information on SARAH JANE HELLER, B-02-Jun-1836 in Fulton CO., ILL. Married to MICHAEL HENRY CULLY on 19-Mar-1857 in Fulton CO.,ILL. Need information on her father, PETER HELLER and any other children. Please respond to huston@coldreams.com Thank You. -------------------------------------------------- William Huston Fri Mar 8 15:16:25 2002 Seeking information on CARRIE E. HELLER,B-?, married CHARLES H. OWEN, in FULTON CO., ILL.(date-?) Any information greatly appreciated. Please respone to huston@coldreams.com Thank You. -------------------------------------------------- Wanda M. Nelsen (Porter) Fri Mar 15 12:02:48 2002 I am searching for geneological information on the following NICHOLAS ALBERT PORTER and family. BARCLAY -------------------------------------------------- Toni Schlaefli Fri Mar 15 22:43:23 2002 Seeking info on George Washington MORLEY and wife Rebecca Mills MORLEY. George Washington died in Fulton County, Ill in 1888, Rebecca Morley died in FUlton County in 1897. Seeking any family info. -------------------------------------------------- Bob Wheeler Sat Mar 16 14:49:14 2002 Looking for the parents of William WHEELER b. 1786 in Pa. d. March 3, 1850. Buried in Zion (Erb) Cemetary: Deerfield Twp, Fulton Co. He was married to Sarah Bingham b. 1791 in Pa. d Feb.13, 1856 and buried at the same Cemetary. They had 8 children Joseph, Jane, James,Edward,Charles,Eleanor,William and Sarah most of whom were born in Ohio. -------------------------------------------------- Jennifer Mizzell Sun Mar 17 17:44:05 2002 Looking for information on William GRIGSBY (son of Nathaniel GRIGSBY) living in Fulton County IL in the mid 19th century. Married Dorcas COLLINS in 1840. Any information will be appreciated. Jennifer claude8168@yahoo.com -------------------------------------------------- Carolyn Crouch Mon Mar 18 18:21:45 2002 Could someone do a look up for me on Hezekiah M. HARBERT on the 1820 census for Fulton County, which may have been done in 1825, on page 2. Thank you. -------------------------------------------------- Carolyn J. Miller Mon Mar 18 19:36:47 2002 MILLER Grandfather ALBERT MITCHELL MILLER was born in Canton, Illinois on October 12, 1872. His parents are unknown.This orphaned baby was raised by Wells and Mary (KING) HICKMAN in the Bushnell,Illinois area. Wells & Mary did not have any children of their own. Albert told family members that his mother died when he was born. He also said that his father died when he was three years old. He believed that his father was from Scotland and was a Doctor. Albert is buried in the King family plot in the Bushnell Cemetery. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who might be able to help me solve the mystery of who Albert MILLER's true parents actually were. -------------------------------------------------- Donna Gibbons Wed Mar 20 02:47:14 2002 McKenzie, Christopher -------------------------------------------------- John M Dooley Wed Mar 20 11:03:39 2002 Is or was there a town of Van Winkle in Fulton County? Is or was there a street or area of Canton by this name? -------------------------------------------------- Tom McConnell Sat Mar 23 13:14:19 2002 Am seeking information from Fulton County, Illinois concerning the father, mother and sibligs of Ambrose Hippocrates Rowe, born about 1841, mustered into Company K, 102nd Illinois Infantry on Sept. 2, 1862 claiming a residence of Duncan, Illinois. Can't find any Rowes in the Stark County Censuses of 1840 and 1850. Thought he might have lived in a surrounding county like Fulton. Thanks. -------------------------------------------------- Gwendolyn Prater Dalseg Sat Mar 23 14:24:26 2002 Looking for information on Julia Ann BENTON who married Enoch WILLIAMSON 8.27.1854 in Fulton Co.. I think she would be my gg- grandfather's eldest sister. Her parents are John & Mary G. BOLES BENTON. I found Enoch WILLIAMSON in the 1860 census for McDonough Co. census for Prairie City Twp. but he is listed with wife "Sarah" age 24, son John age 3 and daughter Carry age 1. This Sarah is the right age for Julia Ann but I'm really confused as to why a different name appears on the census. Please help if you can. I would like to contact anyone who has information on her, her ancestors, or descendants. Thanks so much. -------------------------------------------------- Georgia Ferry Mon Mar 25 06:21:31 2002 Looking for the family of ELSIE BROWN, daughter of ISAAC AND EVA WALTERS BROWN. She was born Nov. 1890 and believed they lived in the Lewistown area. Also her siblings, MYRTLE BROWN, b. 1884, RUTH born Sept. 1891. Already have information on her other siblings RALPH BROWN. -------------------------------------------------- Conrad Mon Mar 25 12:12:47 2002 -------------------------------------------------- Debbie Tue Mar 26 18:34:46 2002 Hello, Searching for a fellow researcher tracing the James T & Nancy (OGLE) SEVERNS family of Fulton Co., IL. Interested in learning more about their children Marques D Lafayette, Catherine (Severns)CUMMINGS, Idress "Ide" STAMBAUGH, -------------------------------------------------- Jo Crabtree Thu Mar 28 08:49:53 2002 Does anyone know what, if any newspaper may have been in publication in Fairview, Fulton County, Illinois around 1879 or 1880? -------------------------------------------------- Willa Parsons Griffin Fri Mar 29 09:49:50 2002 I am doing research for a friend. She has ancestors who appeared in the 1880 US Census for Astoria, Fulton, IL and Woodland, Fulton, IL (namely Rutheford G. CARTER and wife Sarah A. CARTER and family; and Ellis BLOOMFIELD). Here is my question: When I looked for Astoria on the IL map, it is easily found; but Woodland, as a town, is not in Fulton county. Was there a township named Woodland in which Astoria was located? Hope someone can help clear up this little detail in my research. TIA for any help. Kind regards, Willa Parsons Griffin -------------------------------------------------- jerry goodin jr Fri Mar 29 21:15:48 2002 ZACHARY HART -------------------------------------------------- Loralee Weider Sun Mar 31 16:06:41 2002 BUTWILL/NORKUS LOOKING FOR A CONSTANTINE BUTWILL MARRIED TO KATHERINE NORKUS.HE WAS FROM LITHUANIA.LIVED IN CANTON,FULTON CO.IL ABOUT 1900. HAD DAUGHTER ANNA. SONS JOHN,STANLEY,AND MIKE.COULD BE MORE CHILDREN.ANY INFO WOULD BE APPREACIATED. -------------------------------------------------- carl mccaughey Sun Mar 31 16:51:27 2002 Wilson McCaughey place of burial -------------------------------------------------- Susan Cheney Tue Apr 2 21:39:36 2002 I was wondering if anyone has read in the Fulton County History books about a train wreck that happened near Farmington, Illinois, in August 1887. Any info would be very much appreciated. -------------------------------------------------- George EYLER Wed Apr 3 13:58:07 2002 I am researching the FREANER/FREANOR family of Canton, Fulton County, IL. Will someone please locate and send to me a copy of the obituary of Nellie May FREANER/FREANO? She died on July 18, 1950 and was buried on July 21, 1950. I assume that she was buried in Greenwood Cemetery at Canton, Fulton County, IL. The Funeral Director was GAUSS. She was buried in Lot E1/2 393 Div. G. I will be most grateful for this gift of your time & resources. Thank you. -------------------------------------------------- George EYLER Wed Apr 3 14:23:49 2002 I am researching the FREANER family of Canton, Fulton County, IL. Josephine Hindson FREANER, wife of Samuel W. FREANER, died on Sep 27, 1939 at Decatur, IL. She was buried on Sep 29, 1939 in Greenwood Cemetery at Canton, Fulton Co., IL. A report of the Murphy - Sedgwick Funeral Home states that Josephine FREANER, had a daughter, Mrs. Ralph MOSHER, living in Canton on the date of her death. I have been unable to identify Mrs. Ralph MOSHER. Will someone please check local records such as city directories, funeral home records or Greenwood Cemetery burial records to see if Mrs. Ralph MOSHER is indeed of the FREANER family? I will be most grateful for the expenditure of your time & resources to make this identification. Thank you. -------------------------------------------------- Evelyn Versteegh Wed Apr 3 15:58:29 2002 RILEY,MIDDLETON,HUFFSTEDDER,SHROM,SHRUM Looking for information on Cordia (Ollie) MIDDLETON RILEY. Married a RILEY date unknown lived in Canton area with husband and childen in the late 1920's. Ollie born Feb 1885, Wapello Co, IA; parents were Laquillas MIDDLETON and Mary Ella SHROM/SHRUM MIDDLETON. -------------------------------------------------- Lori L. Frazier Wed Apr 3 18:14:24 2002 Looking for information on parents of Nelson B. JACOBS. Nelson was born 1845 in Fulton Co., IL and died 1928 in Warren Co., IA. Married Josephine N. Crane. -------------------------------------------------- Linda Craig Wed Apr 3 21:33:09 2002 I am searching for information about JOHN and M. (WILKENS) POTTER and their family. My grandfather was HOWARD M. POTTER, son of John. Other children of John were: Roland, Ray, Luella, Nell, and Ethel. Please contact: lynsue11@aol.com with any information about this. Thanks. -------------------------------------------------- Lloyd Johnson Thu Apr 4 15:57:00 2002 LONG & WHITTIER: John L LONG and Flora WHITTIER were born in Ohio and New Hampshire and married 16 Apr 1865 in McDonough County. Their (LONG) children born there were: James, Elmore "Alvin", William, Sidney, George. Alvin and George were still there in 1942 and I wish I had their obits. William may have died there. James went to Iowa. I don't know where the parents died. How do I go about checking Canton area cemeteries?. Lloyd Johnson, 2008 Bodega Lane, Modesto, CA 95350-3629 melkjohnson@itechnet.net Many thanks. -------------------------------------------------- Susan Cheney Thu Apr 4 19:36:50 2002 -------------------------------------------------- Susan Cheney Thu Apr 4 19:38:41 2002 Wondering if anyone has read about a train wreck near Farmington, Ill. in August, 1878 in the Fulton County History books. Any info would be very much appreciated. -------------------------------------------------- Darlene Shawn Thu Apr 4 22:08:07 2002 Orval L. STEVENS married Deloris THOUSAND in Lewistown, Fulton County, IL on 3 Jul 1920. By 1925 Orval was in the Army and was listed as paying for his father's funeral in McLean County, IL. Deloris was the sister of Deforest THOUSAND who died in 1983 and his residence on the Social Security Death Index is listed as Canton, Fulton County, IL. Any information appreciated. -------------------------------------------------- Dorene Fox Fri Apr 5 09:52:43 2002 I am looking for a death or cemetery record for Harvey Benson who lived and married in the Banner/Monterey area of Fulton Co. in 1868. He does not show up on the 1870 census, but his wife Susan and daughter Elizabeth do. Any help will be greatly appreciated. -------------------------------------------------- Steve Hey Fri Apr 5 23:37:54 2002 HEY -------------------------------------------------- Lynda Covey Marsh Sun Apr 7 07:49:43 2002 Bertha Rich Covey, need obit. Bertha died in Fulton County July 1975. NEED OBIT to trace her children and siblings. Can anyone help ?? -------------------------------------------------- James Marion Baker Sun Apr 7 15:03:29 2002 Samuel PETTIS, a veteran of the War of 1812, received a land grant in Fulton County in 1818. He is not, however, listed in the census names of 1830 or 1840. Does anyone have information on him or his property? -------------------------------------------------- John Green Sun Apr 7 23:12:21 2002 Can anyone tell me where to find an online index of cemeteries in Fulton County, or if a publication is available for purchase denoting the cemetery locations? Thanks for your help! -------------------------------------------------- Sat Apr 13 20:59:43 2002 -------------------------------------------------- Shirley Combs Sun Apr 14 13:52:36 2002 need information on the 1860 Canton, Fulton County Nurseryman George BUSHNELL. Any help greatly appreciated. -------------------------------------------------- Suzanne Boyle Sun Apr 14 22:15:54 2002 Seeking information about Heny VANBUREN and his wife Eliza, maiden name CLARK. They were married in New York and moved to Fulton County, Illinois about 1846. Trying to prove parentage of Henry. In 1850 census they are living next to James FARRIS(PHARRIS) and his wife Catharine who is Henry's sister. Living with them is Jamima VANBUREN who I feel is Catharine and Henry's mother. -------------------------------------------------- Joan Gustafson Mon Apr 15 12:39:38 2002 1910 FED CENSUS-FULTON CO.IL–DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP MISSING?? I subscribe to an internet census site and have failed to find Deerfield Twp. enumerated in the 1910 Fulton Co. IL Census. Was this township not enumerated? Any information appreciated. Joan -------------------------------------------------- Kerry Wed Apr 17 13:53:50 2002 I am searching for any information on the Maurer Funeral Home in Liverpool, Illinois. Does anyone know who to get ahold of for these records? E mail address or snail mail? -------------------------------------------------- Phillis Munson Sat Apr 20 02:41:12 2002 My grandfather Bert Leon MUNSON was born and raised in Lewiston, Fulton County, Illinois. His parents were John Russel MUNSON and Minnie Belle TAYLOR. My grandfather was born Feb. 2, 1905. He had a older sister. I can't find anyone to tell me even her name. All I know is that in 1987 she lived in Smithfield, Fulton County, Illinois as my grandfather went to visit her after his wife died. I also know that she had to been born between 1900 and 1905 as these parents had no children in the 1900 census and my grandfathers birth certificate states one older child living. I would be greatful for any information I could recieve. Thanks, -------------------------------------------------- David Le masters Sat Apr 20 06:31:45 2002 James Edward Coe -------------------------------------------------- Jane Myers Sun Apr 21 01:25:28 2002 I am looking for information about the BAIRD Studio of photography in Astoria, or the family that operated it. I believe Richard Oswald BAIRD Jr. was the photograher - born 1864, died 1929. They were related to my BAIRD family from McDonough Co., IL Any information related to this photography business would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. -------------------------------------------------- Patt Rhue Sun Apr 21 19:39:54 2002 I am looking for a copy of my Great Grandfather's death certificate. He died in l937 and his name was George W. ADAMS. Are death certificates held in the County records, or are they filed with the state? Any help you can send my way is appreciated. I believe he was born about 1859. -------------------------------------------------- Rusty Robinson Mon Apr 22 16:14:49 2002 something on GEORGE STAGGS family . id like something related to Brereton too, history lesson. -------------------------------------------------- Loanne Livesay Rebuck Sun Apr 28 16:21:54 2002 Looking for information re family/siblings of Ansin C. HASKIN, lived in Fulton Co., Bernodette Twsp, IL in 1850 census....any help appreciated. Loanne -------------------------------------------------- tricia demoss Sun Apr 28 21:16:13 2002 Looking for William Albert DEMOSS family of Fulton Co. Illinois. He married Susan BROWN had 16 children. Buried at Bryant Cemt. Cuba, Il. -------------------------------------------------- Eileen Mon Apr 29 21:02:05 2002 I am looking for the date of death and place of burial for Mary Jane SMITH, who died in either Farmington or Canton, Fulton County, between 1880 and 1896. I am also looking for the date of death and place of burial for Hosea WOODRUFF, Mary Jane's second husband, who died in Farmington, and the date and place death of Isaac GILES, Mary Jane's first husband. I know he died between 1846 and 1849, and is buried in the cemetery in Farmington. Thank you for any -------------------------------------------------- George Eyler Tue Apr 30 12:52:18 2002 Re: Freaner Family Will someone please check the burial location of Carrie FREANER/FREANOR who was probably buried within Greenwood Cemetery, at Canton, Fulton County, Illinois. Carrie died in 1859 at the age of two years. She was the daughter of Matthias and Margaret Thomas FREANER/FREANOR who moved to Fredonia, Wilson County, KS in the early 1870's. I wish to document the given name as Carrie, the date of birth and date of burial. Thank you. -------------------------------------------------- LuAnn Eichstadt Wed May 1 16:38:38 2002 Looking for information or ancestors to Morgan Adams and Franklin Russell. Lived in Fulton county, Ill in Lee township in 1860. Franklin Russell married Elizabeth Adams, Morgan Adams daughter. Franklin Russell also served in the Civil War. Franklin and Elizabeth had children born in Illinois george, Gertrude later they moved to Freemont Co. Iowa. Any information would be helpful. Thanks -------------------------------------------------- David Childers Sat May 4 10:15:31 2002 Information on John CHILDERS (born abt. 1839 Lewistown) & wife Elizabeth Ann TAGGART (Born abt.1840 in Fulton Co. -- died 1878/1879 & buried at Cuba). I have no information on marriage date or where. John left shortly after the death of his wife and went to Kansas. Some family information says he married a cousin Catherine Childers ( do not know if this is correct). His parents Thomas & Amanda CHILDERS ( died 11/13/1877 and 5/9/1896 respectively) are buried at Oak Hill Cemt in Lewistown. Looking for information on either JOHN CHILDERS OR ELIZABETH TAGGART CHILDERS. Will be in the Fulton Co. area May 14, would like to know where to go to get more information. Thanks David/Naomi Childers -------------------------------------------------- Mary Black Sat May 4 10:54:08 2002 I am searching for information on REUBEN BLACK or DR. REUBEN BLACK, who married NANCY ALKIRE in 1830 in Sangmon Co. IL.. I have found where he was involved in some civil law suits in Fulton Co. IL. in 1836 & 1837. He owned land in Sangmon Co. IL in 1835. I am tring to find when and where he died. -------------------------------------------------- Mary Black Sat May 4 10:54:55 2002 I am searching for information on REUBEN BLACK or DR. REUBEN BLACK, who married NANCY ALKIRE in 1830 in Sangmon Co. IL.. I have found where he was involved in some civil law suits in Fulton Co. IL. in 1836 & 1837. He owned land in Sangmon Co. IL in 1835. I am tring to find when and where he died. -------------------------------------------------- Bill Purcell Sat May 4 14:28:33 2002 JOHNSON: I am looking for information on a Benjamin & Mercy JOHNSON and their son Hiram. they are from Farmers Twp. and are listed in the 1860 & 1870 census. Benjamin and Mercy were born in Vermont and Hiram in Ohio. In 1880 Hiram (43Y) is living in Astoria and is married to Nancy J (36Y)and born Ohio with their daughters Emma and Mary. No listing for Benjamin and Mercy in 1880, they are either dead or moved. They came from Ross County, Ohio between 1850 & 1860. Other possible children of Benjamin and Mercy are; Franklin, Truman, Harvey, Silas, Mary, David, & Harriette. Franklin lived in Piatt County and was married to Hephzibah DRESBACH, both from Ross County, Ohio. Any help on this family will be greatly appreciated. -------------------------------------------------- Thelma Taylor Wed May 8 20:29:03 2002 Looking for information on JAMES CARTER BORN 1820. He MARRIED SUSAN SHAWGO AND was the father of Milton CARTER ,I AM INTERESTED IN FINDING jAMES FATHER OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT jAMES. MiLTON CARTER WAS MY gREAT gREAT grANDFATHER. He lived in the Summum area. -------------------------------------------------- Margaret Roberts Fri May 10 19:34:07 2002 I am looking for anyone that has any information on Charles C MILLER or Ruth BISHOP-BENARD. Please get back to me if you know anything. Thanks -------------------------------------------------- Craig Hawkins Sat May 11 17:36:09 2002 I am looking for information on the STUFFELBEAM family of Canton, IL. My Great Grandmother's name was Dessie STUFFELBEAM(1889-1924). Her parents were Francis STUFFELBEAM(?-1924) and Mahalah ?. Please contact me if you have any information about them or any other Stuffelbeams from this area. Thank you. -------------------------------------------------- Joan HISE Bancroft Sat May 11 19:44:19 2002 My ggrandfather, Levi Tillman HISE is listed in the following census. 1850 Census Roll 107, Page 304 - Nov. 7 1850 - Fulton Co. Centre Twp. Can anyone tell me where Centre Twp. was?? -------------------------------------------------- Harold Wells Sun May 12 16:18:13 2002 Looking for descendants of Edmund VAN WINKLE. In 1920 he was 10 years old and living with his father, Walter, and his mother Elenor (Lola)in Union Township, Fulton County. -------------------------------------------------- Merle Palmer Mon May 13 19:12:28 2002 C. PALMER Glen PALMER -------------------------------------------------- Vi Irons Wed May 15 19:06:26 2002 I am looking for information about the Jacob Eseck IRONS family, he was born Jan 28 1855 in Ellisville and also his son Albert Franklin IRONS who was born Sep 4, 1881. -------------------------------------------------- M. J. Barber Thu May 16 17:21:51 2002 Nancy Ann, daughter of Albert Charles and Rebecca Jane (HESS) CRANDALL, was born in Lewisto[w]n, Fulton County, Illinois in 1852 and married Russel John, son of Nathan and Sylvia (PALMER) MAXSON, on 31 December 1870. Did they marry in Fulton County and, if so, where? -------------------------------------------------- Robin Ingram Fri May 17 00:04:21 2002 Am trying to locate William Patrick and/or John MOORE. They were both born in Ireland, had a sister named Ida. All are deceased. William Patrick was my great grandfather. I know William Patrick is buried somewhere around Peoria, IL. Any help would greatly appreciated. Thanks. Robin (Moore) Ingram -------------------------------------------------- Debi Fri May 17 08:12:29 2002 I have an AMELIA BUCKMAN that married Jacob DAILY in Fulton Co. July 30th 1891. Both Jacob and Amelia were born in Fulton Co. Jacobs parents were Fredrick Augustin "Gus" and Anna Maria Monninger Daily and Amelia's parents were Albion and Phebe Rynearson Buckman. Jacob died in MN in 1962. There is no mention of Amelia except for the marriage. Does anyone have AMELIA BUCKMAN DAILY hiding somewhere in their family tree??? Perhaps she died or remarried or ????? Any help will be appreciated!!!!!!!!! :) -------------------------------------------------- Elsie Garbin Tue May 21 22:13:51 2002 I have information on the following people which was requested in Fulton County, Illinois queries as follows: -------------------------------------------------- Elsie Garbin Tue May 21 22:21:55 2002 I have information on three families listed on Fulton County, Illinois queries as follows, but I do not know how to contact these people. I hesitate to put my e-mail address on the net. Requests were made by Andrea Hawk Crumrine, Sun., July 9, 2,000 about wesley WALKER; request by deedee on Tues, Oct, 3, 2000 about andrew WILLOCK; and request by Kathy Arnett Larrabee Wed Sept. 19, 200l about isaac HARRIS. -------------------------------------------------- Jim Green Fri May 24 08:07:44 2002 Francis M. CONLEY married Zerilda WILCOXEN 3/13/1856 in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois. Zerilda died October 1863. Can anyone help me find the ancestry of Mr. CONLEY. -------------------------------------------------- Lynda Leah Marsh Sun May 26 01:32:18 2002 FITTON, Mabel, maiden name was RICH, died in Fulton County October 1977. I despirately need her obituary . I have hit a brick wall. Please help. Lynda Leah -------------------------------------------------- Beryl Hubbard Tue May 28 19:55:52 2002 Am interested in information on Alonzo and Linnie FOX TICE who lived in Fairview and Young Hickory Townships of Fulton Co., IL. Children, Merle, Hazel, Faye, and Vadas. -------------------------------------------------- Beth Wed May 29 09:36:35 2002 Looking for the MAJOR family who lived near Farmington around 1837-1858. -------------------------------------------------- Nita Sherwood Wed May 29 19:51:39 2002 I'm looking for information on the James DILWORTH family of Canton IL.Wife was Silda BISHOP and childred were Charles-AliceAnn-Lena Etta-and Belle.My grandma was Alice Ann born 7-18-1870 in Canton IL.She married a James WALLINGSFORD in 1887 in Knox,IL. and had two children-Arthur and Viola.After her divorce,she and the childred went to Canada Lena maried a Henry MEYER then Ed WYKERT and lived around Moline,IL and Carbon Cliff,IL where she passed away in 1952 -------------------------------------------------- Jane (Lowe) Millard Wed May 29 22:56:00 2002 Searching for an obit for George C. DEARTH, father of Martha who married Thomas LOW(E). Thank you for any help. -------------------------------------------------- Jane (Lowe) Millard Wed May 29 23:03:14 2002 DEARTH, LOWE from Vermont, Astoria, Ipava area. Searching for an obit. of George C. DEARTH who was the father of Martha DEARTH. Martha married Thomas LOW(E)of Fulton County, and they moved to Michigan Bar, California. Thomas died in 1929 at 103 years of age. Martha survived him and need her obit. also. Thank you. -------------------------------------------------- Thu May 30 14:49:57 2002 -------------------------------------------------- Kay Keller Thu May 30 14:54:42 2002 Wm. RAMSEY married Mrs. Taluah/Talulah WILSON in Fulton Co. 1875. Son, Alexander WILSON married Laura HUSTED in Fulton Co. 1876. Alexander & Laura left for Missouri after wedding. Need information on William & Taluah and/or siblings in Fulton Co. between 1876 & 1900. -------------------------------------------------- Cecil and Pat Thu May 30 19:21:04 2002 We are still searching for information about Thomas BROWN who Married Fatima MILLER; we know Thomas and Fatima were married in Fulton Co. Nov.14, 1847. Haven't found any thing about Thomas or his Father John J. BROWN. We do not know who Fatima's parents were; I have been told their were brothers John and Benjamin MILLER who left Fulton Co. around or after 1850. Does any one know who Fatima MILLER parents/father were? Does any one know if John and Benjamin MILLER were married and had children, could one of them have been a parent? or a brother of her father? We would appreciate any help any one can give us. We are and have been at a brick wall for quite some time now. Thanks to anyone who can help us. -------------------------------------------------- casey hosmon Thu Jun 6 14:54:06 2002 I am looking for information about FRANCES PELKINGTON him and my grandpa finace hosmon were in world war 2 together and i was interested in talking with him! -------------------------------------------------- Jim Holmes Fri Jun 7 19:15:39 2002 I am looking for the father of Alexander HOLMES. I believe that Alaxander was born in Fulton Co. in 1848. Do any records show who Alexander's father was? -------------------------------------------------- David Phillips Fri Jun 7 23:05:31 2002 I have found a CHRISTOPHER PHILLIPS off a civil war link back to Fulton County IL. Does anyone has any info on CHRISTOPHER PHILLIPS. His dad was NATHAN PHILLIPS. 4 brothers, JESSE J PHILLIPS, FLEMMING PHILLIPS, WILLIAM PHILLIPS, AND CEBERN PHILLIPS CHRISTOPHER married LITTIA ANN LATIMER From Ill. Thanks for any help you can give me. -------------------------------------------------- Janice Thesenvitz Sun Jun 9 13:34:45 2002 HAIR, GUSTINE, MATHENY, WILLCOXEN. Looking for desc. of John HAIR b. Lewistown, Fulton Co, 1879. He had two sisters, Eva A. Hair b. 1857 and Mary Alice HAIR b. 1856 who married James C. WILLCOXEN. The parents of these children were John HAIR b. 1818 PA and Hannah "Anna" GUSTINE HAIR b. 1834 OH. The father John died 1881 in Lewistown after being kicked by a colt. "Anna" d. 1922 in KC and had a sister by the name of Emma MATHENY who was still living in Lewistown in 1922. I am very interested in finding any information and/or descendants of these families. Thanks in advance for any response. -------------------------------------------------- Marguerite Butzow Sun Jun 9 18:41:55 2002 Seeking information on the descendants of the following:William A.and Hannah SHELTON ASHBY she died 1896 and is buried in ASHBY cemetery, Waterford Twp, Fulton Co. IL. Also descendants of Thomas and Mary SHELTON JENKINS. Mary died between 1850-60 and is also buried at the ASHBY cemetery. These two women were daughters of Abraham SHELTON of Jefferson Co. IL. Does anyone have information on a Judge Jenkins? Please e-mail me at Butzowfarm@aol.com -------------------------------------------------- Marguerite Butzow Sun Jun 9 18:51:21 2002 Looking for newspaper obituaries for the following people:Anna Eliza (SCOVILLE) PAUL who died in Fulton Co. IL 19 Mar 1859, Ellen SCOVILLE JOHNSON death date unknown, but married James Johnson 1n 1856. George W. SCOVILLE who died 21 Mar 1892 or 1897. please email me- Butzowfarm@aol.com -------------------------------------------------- Roland Fuller Mon Jun 10 19:25:21 2002 Would anyone have a list of the Fuller's in the Fulton Cty. 1850 or 60 census, or have knowledge of where it could be obtained? Thanks -------------------------------------------------- Melba Dorman Lachmund Wed Jun 12 17:56:39 2002 ANDREW KELLY AND REBECCA ONION were parents of CALEB KELLY. He and second wife ELIZABETH had 3children, my grandmother MINERVA,MANDA AND WALTER KELLY.They lived in the Astoria area. Any information would be appreciated Melba Dorman Lachmund -------------------------------------------------- Shirley Thu Jun 13 14:37:56 2002 NICHOLS Could someone lookup 1860 Fulton Co., Illinois census for George NICHOLS born 1814 in New York age 46 Sarah (Maybe Hetty Ann) born in New York There were 10 children Eight boys Wesley 1857 Illinois, Willima 1861 Illinois, Frank 1863 Illinois, Charles 1865 Illinois, and Elmer (Alva) 1870 Jan.30th Illinois. I am looking for the names of three other boys. Two girls - Ida M. born 1850 New York and Mattie 1868 Illinois. Any information would greatly appreciated. Thank you. -------------------------------------------------- Janice Thesenvitz Fri Jun 14 07:33:53 2002 Will someone in Lewistown, Fulton Co. double check some information at the old cemetery for me? There are two babies there: Ilena HAIR d. 19 Apr 1851 and Greer HAIR d. 18 Jan 1853. The information that I would like, is the parents initials on each stone. Since there are no actual records for that cemetery, one needs to go to the cemetery and try to figure out the correct initials for the parents. Trying to determine the exact parentage of these babies. Also, perhaps there are notes in the newspaper regarding deaths of these babies. I would be glad to provide a payment for this information. Thank you. -------------------------------------------------- Bill Purcell Sat Jun 22 13:44:43 2002 JOHNSON family of Farmers Twp., Fulton County. I am looking for any information on a Benjamin and Mercy JOHNSON, with their son Hiram that moved to Farmers Twp between 1855-1860 from Ross County, Ohio. They are listed in the 1860 & 70 census. In the 1870 census Benjmain is 77y, Mercy 75 y (both born in Vermont) and Hiram is 32y, born in Ohio. They had other children, Truman, Harvey, David, Harriet and possilby Franklin who died in Piatt County, ILL., in 1861 (he too was from the Pickaway/Ross County areas of Ohio. Thank you, Bill Purcell Sacramento, Calif. Any asistance with this family will be greatly appreciated. -------------------------------------------------- Bill Purcell Sat Jun 22 17:57:14 2002 Farmers Twp. cemetery lookup. From what I can determine there are two cemeteries for Farmers Twp, Table Grove and Harris. Could someone please look to see if there is a Benjamin, Mercy (his wife)JOHNSON in either one. They were born in Vermont and would have been in their late 70s or early 80s. Also, a Hiram JOHNSON (their son) born about 1838 Ohio. Thank you, -------------------------------------------------- Mary Kathryn Jones Boland Sat Jun 29 11:17:46 2002