Hancock - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

German Catholics in Nauvoo

SarahMorris1701 — 29 Jun 2008 3:02:56 GMT

I'm seeking direction to the best sources for information on German Catholic immigrants who settled in Nauvoo.

My 3rd great grandparents were Gabriel Berg (b. 29 Jul 1822 in Grossostheim, Bavaria; d. 21 May 1875 in Nauvoo) and Anna Mary/Maria Zimmerman (b. 28 Jun 1829 in Grossostheim, d. 9 Aug 1900). They had at least 8 children, one of whom was my 2nd great grandmother Margaret, b. 17 Jun 1855, presumably in Nauvoo.

Margaret married John Finke, born in Nauvoo 30 May 1853. He was the son of Johann Heinrick Finke (b. abt. 1824 in Hanover, Germany; d. bef. 1880 in Nauvoo), and Anna Catherine ? from Hanover, Germany. There were at least five children in this family.

I'm interested not only in information about my own family, but the story behind this immigration and settlement as well.

Thanks!

Will do free lookups in Hancock County area

whispersofthepast — 27 Oct 2007 2:37:52 GMT

I'm willing to do free lookups in the Hancock County Illinois area. This includes marriages, divorces, trips to cemeteries (pictures too), trips to the local Historical Society as well as the courthouse, etc. I'm going anyway, and several more things to look up shouldn't be a problem.

If you request copies of things to be sent to you, I may ask for reimbursement of postage and copy fees, depending on the cost to me and depending on how many requests I get at the same time.

If I'm not contacted on a Friday evening, I can probably look this stuff up the same day you request it (except maybe if you're asking for a picture of a headstone). But if not, please be patient and I will get back to you on it.

woodland cemeteries in augusta ,hancock county illinois

elmerenaoliver — 17 May 2008 11:36:09 GMT

grave of john thompson hamilton and amanda houston,trying to get a obit ,john died about may 16,1931

searching for info on john thompson hamilton and amanda houston

elmerenaoliver — 17 May 2008 11:32:01 GMT

they was in augusta ,hancock il,died there, can anyone find their graves,john and amanda buried in woodland cemetery i think

Aaron Woodard

david51701 — 4 May 2008 2:01:29 GMT

I have a copy of a land deed for Aaron Woodard for 160 acres issued in 1818, and a plot map showing his property in abt 1832. I have been unable to find any other information on this ancestory until his nephew marries Malinda Bowman. CAn anyone give me further clues about Aaron?
Best Regards
DW

Look Up: Minnie Bennett of Dallas City

thekid186 — 8 Apr 2008 12:43:16 GMT

Hi,

I'm hoping someone can do a directory look up for me from 1952, maybe a couple years earlier than that, for Minnie Bennett.

I just received my gggranpa's obit and learned that one of his children were living in Dallas City.

She's married, but I don't know to who and I've heard rumors that she was, maybe still, living in Texas.

If anyone could also tell me where the local historical society or library with Dallas City info is, I'd appreciate it!

Katie

Burwell Wilson

Susan Jurban — 12 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Burwell Wilson b. 1807; m. ca. 1827 to Susannah Reed (b. ca. 1810), d/o William & Sarah Dulaney Reed. Burwell was listed in the 1830 Montgomery County, VA Census, but not later. Burwell was the s/o John & Elizabeth Cummings Wilson, who moved to Hancock County, IL. Did Burwell & Susannah moved to Hancock County, IL? Would like to hear from anyone who knows anything about this family, especially interested in learning if they had any children.

Maynard-Riggin(s)-Ewing

kejewoo — 3 Apr 2002 6:19:51 GMT

Would like to hear from decendants of Stan(d)ley Rufus Maynard born 1842 in PA and Martha Lydia Riggin born 1855 Hancock Cty. They married in 1872 and except for a few years in KS lived the rest of their lives there. I'm a GGD of their oldest child Eva who marrried William O'Hara Ewing.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery

suemoore6436 — 30 Apr 2007 6:25:24 GMT

Could anyone tell me if there is a Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery in Warsaw? If so, has it been put on line? Looking for burial place of Marie (Mary) Mross, possibly died in 1873. Thanks.

James A. Kinkade Obit

tjverba — 16 Feb 2002 1:09:53 GMT

The Carthage Republican - date unknown.
"FATAL ACCIDENT AT HAMILTON"
James A. Kinkade, who operates a feed mill at Hamilton, was caught in a revolving belt in the engine room of his feed mill Saturday, sustaining injuries from which he died at St. Joseph Hospital, Keokuk, Saturday evening. In attempting to replace a large belt on the fly wheels his clothing became entangled drawing his body into the revolving wheels. C.B. Marshall and son and C.M. Brant, customers, came to his assistance, too late to save him.
Coroner Moore summoned a jury which rendered the following verdict:
We the jury, find that James Allen Kinkade came to his death by accidentally coming in contact with the belt of tractor engine which was being used to operate a grinder in his mill. Evidence shows that Mr. Kinkade was entirely alone in room when the accident occurred. From the evidence and circumstances it is apparent the accident was entirely accidental. Mr. Kinkade sustained a fracured fermur of right leg and other minor bruises.

Madison Island, Hancock, Illinois

ljmeredith — 27 Feb 2008 5:01:32 GMT

My great grandfather was born in Madison Island, Hancock, Illinois in 1845. I cannot find where this is. I am looking for any information about his father, William Washington Williams also.

Orphan train riders New york to Hancock county

sallyyarbrough56 — 25 Feb 2008 5:17:33 GMT

Herman Bauer- age 14 born 1876
date of trip -1890
family taking child -unkonow
address- Manlius
informant-1894 NYJA report pg 58
further information-yes
see report- brother Charles in Iowa
from the book " Children Of orphan trains"
compiled by Janet Coble

Orphan train riders New york to Hancock county

sallyyarbrough56 — 25 Feb 2008 5:16:51 GMT

Genovefa Schneider

badenroots — 18 Feb 2008 1:37:29 GMT

I am looking for the date of death for Genovefa Schneider. She died between 1900-1910 probably in Warsaw, Hancock, Illinois. Her maiden name was Heck and she was born on January 02, 1831 in Baden, Germany. Her husband's name was Christian.
Can anyone help?

obit lookup SHRIVER

jimjean154 — 14 Feb 2008 9:55:51 GMT

I am searching for the obit of James Kent Shriver
died 30NOV1933
e-mail jhoppy9@cox.net

Where is David MAYS buried?

webmist — 10 Feb 2008 9:14:09 GMT

Am searching for the burial place of David MAYS who died in 1836 in Hancock County or Vermilion County, IL.

James and Janet Wishart Lane 1850

MabelPyle — 1 Sep 2003 11:15:17 GMT

My great great grandparents were James Bean Lane and Janet Wishart Lane who moved to Hancock County from Pennsylvania about 1850 where I have found them in the census in Nauvoo. He died August 1852 in Nauvoo and she died June 1876. Their son George Alexander and his wife Carrie are in the 1880 census for Nauvoo.
I have not been able to find any wills or other documents or location of the graves of James and Janet. I have contacted the historical society and the courthouse and would like to know where to look for cemetery information from that time period. I would appreciate any help.

jones or longcor

Janet Jones — 17 Jul 2001 11:41:55 GMT

need info. on jobe jones b 4-25-1851 d 7-22-1941 and mary adaline longcor b 4-13-1867 d1940 married 11-11-1874 children john w,alta myrtle,dora m.william f, joseph n,george roy ,clyde. need born dates death date where buried

John Jewel True obit

eswaneee_1 — 3 Feb 2008 3:19:39 GMT

I was looking for the obituary of a John Jewel True. He lived in the Warsaw area. His wife passed on in 1938. He was alive up until 1951 I believe. He was born around 1867.

Also if can find an obituary of one of his daughters, Mary Thommen who died sometime in 1958 in Van Buren Iowa that would be great!

Thanks,

Eric Swanson

Immigration history to Hancock County

pjsworld1 — 20 Jan 2008 11:04:01 GMT

Can anyone tell me how settlers in the 1830s and 40s arrived in Hancock County? I.e., where did they normally come from? And by what trail did they arrive?

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Jeff Martin

1840 Hancock County Census help

pjsworld1 — 20 Jan 2008 11:02:14 GMT

I'm looking for someone who may have access to Ancestry or the 1840 Census for Hancock County. Specifically, I am looking for any and all MARTINs who may have been living in the county at that time.

Specifically, I am looking for an Alexander Martin recently arrived from Ohio.

Any help would be appreciated.

Jeff Martin

Need Marriage License

mhurdle — 14 Jan 2008 3:30:54 GMT

If there is anyone on the list that is local to Hancock County and would be willing to look up a marriage license (I have exact date), please let me know off the list at michael_hurdle@bellsouth.net

Mayzo Gummere/Whittaker

jcbecktold — 14 Jan 2008 8:26:22 GMT

Does anyone have information on Mayzo Gummere(Gunmere)
married (2nd marriage)to Crawford Whittaker. They lived in Indiana. Had 2 children with Crawford; Richard and Inez. Also a son named Norris Bennett. Not sure if maried to Bennett.

Mary Ann Fellows - NH/Hancock County, IL

mhurdle — 11 Jan 2008 2:04:22 GMT

Looking for siblings or parents of Mary Ann FELLOWS who was born in New Hampshire circa 1818 and married in Hancock County, IL in 1841 to George BACKSTER/BAXTER. They settled in Muscatine County, IL by 1850 and Mary Ann apparently died there between 1870 and 1880, at which time George is listed with a different wife. A Joseph FELLOWS appears in the 1840 census of Hancock County, IL - who was he? He is the only candidate I have found as a possible parent to Mary Ann.

Thanks!

Weisbrod/Berger of Nauvoo, IL

biermajw — 6 Jan 2008 7:13:27 GMT

I seek info on the family of Joseph Weisbrod (d 1890) & wife Maragareth of Nauvoo, Hancock Co., IL, esp. Appanoose twp. Their children:
William, Henry, Gus, John, Mary Franklin, Sophia Koch, Amelia Marsh, Louisa Bruegger, Anna Foster & Elizabeth Berger.

I already have census data 1850-1880, but need further dates of death & locations.

John Bierman

Dayton, OH
biermajw@notes.udayton.edu

Exeter, Illinois

foots49 — 23 Dec 2007 4:13:20 GMT

My 2nd-Great Grandmother, Louisa Maria Hall, was born in Exeter, Illinois - one source states that Exeter is in Scott County and a second source has it in Hancock County. I know that today there is a small unincorporated village called Exeter in Scott County and that Scott County was formed in 1839 from a section of Morgan County. I also know that Hancock County was formed on January 13 1825, out of Pike County. Can anyone tell me if in 1839 there was a place called Exeter in Hancock County? Thanks for your help.

Hancock County ILGenWeb Updates

jagilker — 23 Dec 2007 12:49:00 GMT

Happy Holidays Everyone,

It's Christmas time once again and I want to wish one and all the best for the upcoming holidays.

I'd like to take a moment to say, it's been a pleasure working for all of you. I have genuinely enjoyed the opportunity of serving as the Hancock County ILGenWeb County Coordinator and as the new Hancock County Illinois Message Board Administrator.
Your generosity and kindness will always be remembered and hold a special spot deep in my heart.
I feel you all are part of my extended family - from the volunteers with their nimble fingers graciously translating documents - to those who donated their time and energy to collect genealogical items to be placed on the website - to those of you who submitted your wonderful contributions - to the huge number of visitors browsing the website.
It is obvious and gratifying to see your valuable support.
__________________

Here is what's new at Hancock County ILGenWeb in the last few months: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhancoc/

Cemeteries:
Photos of some tombstones from Fountain Green, Holland, McConnell Geddes, & Moss Ridge Cemeteries

Courthouse:
1839 Summons document - surname Smith, Robinson, Williams
1842 - Judgement document of IL. State Senator J. C. Davis
1892 Mortage Loan Document of E. J. Milton

Libraries & Societies:
Hancock County Historical Society Page - Publications, Membership form, Research fees
LaHarpe Historical Society Page - Publications, Membership form, Research fees

Miscellaneous - Images of vintage bank notes from banks in Augusta, Dallas City, La Harpe, Nauvoo, Plymonth, & Warsaw

Obituaries:
Bryant, Priessman, Pyle

Photos & Postcards:
William R/ Miller & his connecting families Memorabilia - includes surnames: Andrews, Cox, Dickerson, Hubbard, Klemme, Miller, Pruett, & Royer - contains vintage photos, obits, census, military info + more.
Several vintage photos & postcards from Augusta, Bowen, Carthage, Dallas City, Hamilton, La Harpe, Nauvoo, & Warsaw showing buildings, schools, churches, street sences, etc...
Nauvoo - Actual Vintage Photos of Historical Buildings with brief history - Masion House, Red Brick Store, Seventies Hall, Ellis S. Sanders House

Surname List:
Alexander, Barb, Barbe, Barbe, Beatty, Beckwith, Braden, Bronaugh, Canady, Cogshall, Crawford, Curry, Ellis, Ervin, Gilmour, Hadley, Hunter, Jackson, Kenady, Kennedy, Lawrence, Long, Martin, McCormick, McGee, Moffat, Morris, Mort, Mosley, Munson, Myers, Parker, Pogue, Randle, Regans, Robinson, Sammons, Samons, Scoot, Smith, Stephenson, Stevens, Stevenson, Stoeffler, Twidwell, Vance, Willey, Willie, Wornom

Unidentified Photos
Possibly from families - Matthews & Conyers
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As you can see our little family continues to thrive.
It's been a fantastic year, folks!
I am even more excited about the possibilities for next year. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
If you have genealogy goodies to share or suggestions on how to make the site better, please email me anytime. I'm always happy to hear from you & open to new ideas!
I can be reached at hancockilgw@yahoo.com

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Nauvoo Cemetery Help - Info Not Clear - Schmitz

genomands — 21 Sep 2001 3:11:38 GMT

Schneider family Warsaw

badenroots — 2 Nov 2007 12:57:57 GMT

Christian Schneider and Genovefa (Jennie) Heck married 1854 in Pike county Illinois. I don't know where they are in the 1860 and 1870 census. 1880 they are in Warsaw, Hancock, Illinois with their children William b. 1856, Peter b. 1866 and Herman b. 1873. Peter married Lillie Elizabeth Koch and they had Frank, Alma and Jeanette. William married Paulina and Herman married Mary.
Any information about this family is most welcome

GRIMSLEY family of Hancock Co

ksrelady — 7 Jan 2002 6:58:57 GMT

Looking for any information on Martin Grimsley and his wife
Mary Strickler who both died in Hancock Co ca. 1860-1880
Any help would be great! Thanks,

Kathy

George Nicholas, Lizzie Nicholas, Harry Nicholas

nicholas1996 — 16 Sep 2007 3:23:28 GMT

I am looking for information on these Nicholas' that are quite possibly buried in Hancock County. I was hoping someone could possibly help me and tell me what Cemetery they are buried in and

George Nicholas 1838 - 30 Dec 1926
Lizzie Nicholas 1844 - 15 Nov 1920
Harry M. Nicholas 1885 - 2 Feb 1920

If someone can help me locate information on this family I would be really greatful. You can email me at nicholasgeneology@yahoo.com

Thank You,

R. Nicholas

BIGGS family!

Jim Golden — 9 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

David BIGGS was in Hancock County in 1850 Census. Two sons, Wiley and James were there also. Wiley and James are buried in Basco Cemetery. David probably died shortly after 1850 as he was 70 at the time. Another son Joel was in Schuyler County. I am limited in the amount of information is available in my area on Illinois. I need information on this BIGGS family. Will gladly exchange information with interested parties. David is from Brunswick County, VA.

Wilson

Sherman Gibbs — 4 Aug 2002 11:13:49 GMT

I am seeking information on James F. Wilson, Sr. aged 57, born in Va, and listed on the 1850 Hancock Co., census. Were Samuel, born 1795 Va. and John, born1797 Va, his brothers?
He had a brother, my ancestor, named William Henry Harrison Wilson, born 1813 VA/Ky who lived in Laurel and Whitley cos., Ky after marrying in either Rockcastle or Madison, probably Rockcastle as that is where the wife Sophia Williams lived. Seek the parents of James and William. James F. Wilson, Jr. also married a Williams (Virginia Williams).

Marion Lee Young & Jessie E Hess

ygeyoung — 10 Sep 2007 7:30:25 GMT

This couple married in 1889 in Adams Co., but are in the Hancock Co., Il census of 1920 and 1930, Rocky Run township. I am a Young researcher and would like to complete the descendants of this couple. My records seem to show the following children:
Pansy Young, born 1892, married Arthur C. Skog, moved to Lee Co., Iowa.
Harry Young, born 1894, still in Hancock Co in 1930, unmarried at that time.
Grace Young, born ca 1898, unmarried in 1930.
John W. Young, born ca 1901, unmarried in 1930.
Nellie M. Young, born ca 1903.
Frederick L. Young, born ca 1906, unmarried in 1930.
Adrian Young, born ca 1909, cannot locate in 1930?

Thanks, Gary E Young.

Dowacter

Bradp141 — 7 Sep 2007 8:35:19 GMT

My Dad's last name is Pursell, First name Joseph. However that is his Adopted name. His Birth name was Joseph Dowacter and I have been trying to research for some time. I only got as far as his dad and mom's first name and his brother and sister's first name. Dad(Jessie Dowacter) mother (Sara) Brother(Ivan) Sister(Mary). If you have any info before that please respond.

Ruth Putnam-Levi DeJanes

bvalco — 31 Aug 2007 1:54:33 GMT

Am looking for info on the descendants of Levi DeJanes and Ruth Azola Putnam. The children were put up for adoption. Below is the info I have: Husband: Levi DEJANES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Marriage: 1908 Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois Father: Mother: =============================================== Wife: Ruth Azola PUTNAM ----------------------------------------------- Birth: 27 May 1894 , , Illinois Census: 1910 Elkhorn, Brown County, Illinois Death: 29 Mar 1923 Burial: Bur rec: yes Father: George Washington PUTNAM (1862-1930) Mother: Amanda E. THOMAS (1863-1949) ========================================================== Children =========================================================== 1 M George William (Bill) DEJANES Birth: 23 May 1910 Mount Sterling, Brown County, Illinois ---------------------------------------------------------- 2 M Ellsworth DEJANES Birth: 10 Oct 1912 Augusta, Hancock County, Illinois Spouse: Gertrude DENNIS ( -1949) Marriage: ------------------------------------------------------------- 3 M Kenneth DEJANES Birth: 28 Feb 1914 Augusta, Hancock County, Illinois ------------------------------------------------------------ 4 M Otis DEJANES Birth: 13 May 1917 Augusta, Hancock County, Illinois Death: 1937 ------------------------------------------------------------- 5 M Charles Neal DEJANES Birth: 7 Aug 1919 Augusta, Hancock County, Illinois Please contact by email D. Clouse clouse2200@yahoo.com

Datin or d'Antin family from Nornandy France related to Mme Montespan from the Court of Louis X1V

diann — 29 Sep 2003 4:21:16 GMT

I would like to make contact with you. I am doing the geneology for my husband's side. He too is related through Noel Datin and Valentine. I have many books about the Court of Louis X1V and Mme Montespan. These books mention her son from her marriage to d'Antin. His father's family was from south of France. He had a sister who was placed in a convent whom I have not been able to find any information about since she was placed there. I know that Montespan's sister was a powerful abby over a convent and that King Louis X1V enjoyed her company. She would have had the power to make anything happen. Montespan also had a brother who was at court as well as her parents, the Mortemarts. According to the Datin book that I have a copy of Noel's relatives included an astrologist in Japan, Lessups who started the Panama Cannel and the Chiro Museum. I have found information that he knew the King of Egypt, King Said and asked for his help to open the museum becasue the temple robbers were taking the artifacts out of the temples. He was known for his studies of the writings of the temples and started to record and make copies of these writing. Montespan's son d'Antin was in charge of the paintings and moved all the orginials to his home and had copies made, which it is said the King Louis X1V knew. King Louis X1V was a visitor at his home. The name was changed from D'Antin to Datin due to one of the relatives going to the wrong side during a war. the name can also be found as Antin many books. I would appreciate it if yo would contact me through rootsweb. Thank you for your time and consideration of my request for the contact.

Hancock Cemetery

mhking — 13 Jul 2007 10:34:17 GMT

Can anyone tell me the name of a cemetery in Le Harpe, Hancock, County, Section 21 Township 7N, Range 5W? I believe it was partialy in Section 22. Could this be the "Township Cemetery" and does anyone know of an existing record for the burials there? I am searching for any Curtis family names.

DEATH - VIVIAN URSULA KIRBY

RuthFilip — 12 Aug 2007 4:23:26 GMT

Interested in any information regarding the death of VIVIAN URSULA KIRBY, daughter of James and Ella Kirby. Vivian died sometime between 1925 and 1928 in Hancock County. She was only about 3 years of age when she died. Any information would be appreciated.

Loraine Lyonberger

sue_whitaker — 11 Aug 2007 2:24:24 GMT

Searching for information and a picture of Loraine Lyonberger. In 1870 her parents were listed as Anthony and Elizabeth and a brother Raleigh. Loraine is the girl I believe Loraine, IL. was named after. She was 2 years old in 1870. She lived in Pontoosuc Twp. Hancock County, Dallas City, Il. Any information would be appreciated. e-mail swhitakr@adams.net

cemetery book? Is there one? Genealogical society?

Susan Houck — 14 Jun 2006 10:06:57 GMT

I was wondering if the was a cemetery book for Hancock Co., Illinois, or if there are seperate ones for individual cemeteries.
I am looking for ancestors in the Augusta Cemetery, Pulaski Cemetery and Woodlawn.
If there is anyway to order one of these books, could somone please let me know. I tried to look for a genealogical society, but could not find one for Hancock Co. I would also like to know their address if there is one.
Thank you in advance.
Susan Houck

FERRILL, Berny & Bobby

LLMSalsman — 3 Aug 2007 12:47:03 GMT

I am looking for obits of twin brothers, Bobby & Berny Ferrill, born 23 JUN 1924 in Peoria Co., Illinois.

Bobby H. Ferrill, d.30 MAR 2000
Last residence: Dallas City, Hancock Co., Illinois

Berny Ferrill, b. JUL 1986
Last residence: Dallas City, Hancock Co., Illinois

Could someone please do a lookup for me - or - tell me the name and address of the library I could contact to get them.

Thanks!
L. L. Salsman

Henry Sissen Richardson

Joan Gunter — 25 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Am searching for ancestors of Henry Sissen Richardson and Sarah (Elizabeth) Lumly who were married in Hancock County in 1838.

Land Purchase bet. 1860-1870

bubbasbaby — 20 Mar 2007 6:11:43 GMT

Can anyone point me to a resource for Land and/or Probate records (short of a pilgramage to IL)? I am trying to document ancestors who migrated to IL some time between the 1860 and 1870 censuses. I believe they lived on land previously owned by Col. Levi Williams.

**1870 Census, Hancock County, IL, (3N, 8W) Page 1:
Leforce MADDOX, 63, b. VA, Farmer, Real Estate 10000, Personal Estate 2500; Elizabeth, 50, b. VA; Powhattan, 4, b. VA, farm hand; Pocahantas, 22, b. KY; Moncecr (sic), 20, b. KY, farm hand; Victoria, 18, b. KY; Elizabeth, 14, b. KY; Christopher C., 10, b. MO***

Powhattan married Anora YENAWINE; Moncier married Mary E. "Lizzie" RESOR/REASOR; Victoria married James A. QUICK; Elizabeth married Sanford Silas COE; Christopher married Elizabeth J. "Lizzie" AYERS. Descendent marriages include RICHARDS, HACKEMACK, KRAUSHAAR, HARRIS, DUNN, and TUCKER.

Barnard Gang

KarenBarnard94 — 19 Sep 2002 4:34:19 GMT

I'm looking for the "Barnard/Bernard Gang" of Hancock Co., IL. "Big John" Barnard murdered Henley Sutton. Big John was arrested along with two of his brothers Anderson and Elisha and two cousins John Barnard Jr. and Clint Barnard. They were sentenced to death, but Governor Taylor intervened and gave two of them their freedom
[ Elisha and John Jr. [ the cousin]]. Big John got 10 years and Clinton and Anderson got 5 years. All this happened after the war and the Sutton man was a mean character also, who had killed his own father. The Newspapers had a "Heyday" with all this calling them the "Barnard Gang" Another article says; The aged grandfather of the Barnards, than whom tere is no better citizen in Hancock County, refused to allow his name to appear on the petition praying for pardon, but said, "No, the boys are guilty, and have been tried and convcted, let them suffer." All this is pieces of articles from the Newspapers from Jan. 1889 to Oct. 1892. I'm dying to know who this Barnard/Bernard family was. Can someone give me a helping hand with the census and the Newspaper articles. Thank You Karen

Virginia Antoinette Patterson (nee McCumber)

ronbryant — 22 Jun 2002 11:24:59 GMT

Hertzler, Lobb and McGrew's in Warsaw

Marge McGrew — 28 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for parents of Maria Lobb. Listed in census as William and Anna from Kentucky. Came to Warsaw around 1835. Their childen were born in Warsaw. Children were James, William, Maria, Susanna, Noah and Pleasant.
Looking for any descendents of Jacob Hertzler and Maria Lobb. Maria died there in 1918. Children Anna, Francis, Veronica, Mary Susan, Martin and Frances. All born in Warsaw between 1864 and 1869. Francis md Harvey Layport,then George Bonafon in 1896 in Warsaw.She died in in Iowa in 1955.

John C. Keith family

ldffly1 — 22 Jun 2007 8:24:54 GMT

Hi!

I'm interested in a John C. Keith. John C.can be found in Hancock County, IL Rocky Run Township, Warsaw Post Office, page 525, 1860 census. Age 64. Born in GA. Is anyone out there researching this man's family? I suspect that he is related to a Keith family that moved from Jackson County, GA to Jackson County, AL about 1820. If somebody out there can confirm or disconfirm my suspicion, please reply!

Robert Schneider

Hardy/Wilcox/Sharp family

Janet H Derbyshire — 14 Apr 2002 4:52:36 GMT

Looking for information on Hannah G Hardy & her family. She was born 26 Oct 1818 dau of Josiah & Cynthia (Perham) Hardy. Married 1st John R Wilcox. Married 2nd Thomas C Sharp. Children all born Illinois: John R Wilcox Jr b abt 1840, George N Sharp b 1844, Kate b abt 13 Jun 1846, Charles Guilford b abt 1849, Mary b abt 1859, William abt 1855.

Whitaker's in Hancock County

ajcrosby_1 — 16 Jun 2007 3:07:22 GMT

I am searching for information on my Whitaker family. My great grandfathers name was James Russell Whitaker (he generally went by Russell) and he was born around Adams county, Illinois. His first wife was named Anna, but I don't know much about her. His second wife was Kittie M. Martin Deeter (but I don't know how long she went by the name Deeter). I have yet to find a marriage record for them, but I would guess it would have been between 1913 & 1916. They had a farm near LaCrosse, Illinois. They had 3 children Leah Irene, Raymond, & Gladys (my grandma). James Russell died in 1925 of a hemorage (sp?) of the lungs, he had been ill for a time. I know for a time that she remained on the farm and a brother of Jame's helped her with it. I am looking for any information I can find on him, Kitty and their relatives. I know his father's name was John Whitaker and his mother I believe was Martha. John had a second wife named Fannie White. I also know that John's father was Louis Jefferson Whitaker & his mother was Sarah Whitaker. (Jefferson & Sarah died in Adam's County) I have a little bit of information on these people, but not a lot. Any information would be greatly appreciated. You can e-mail me directly at ajcrosby@att.net

Dowacter

MarilynHendrickson46 — 15 Apr 2006 12:55:26 GMT

I am looking for info about my greatgrandfather Joseph Barber Dowacter b.d. 4 April 1857, in Il. d.d. 27 Dec. 1911 in Ralls, Co. Mo. His death certificate states he is buried in Plymouth, Il. cemetery. Would appreciate any info regarding which cem. and who his father was and his wife.

SHERMAN, Uriel. Fountain Green, Hancock Co. 1862

TimSherman05 — 18 Sep 2003 7:03:40 GMT

I'm looking for any information on Uriel Sherman, my gg grandfather. He joined the 118th Infantry Regiment of Illinois Volunteer in Company A, from Fountain Green, Hancock Co, 15 Aug 1862. Uriel was married to Loanda (Lonanda?) Johnston or Johnson. They lived on a farm outside Fountain Green. It is thought that Uriel was 38yo when he enlisted. That would put him born around 1824, and we thought in Ohio. He enlisted the same day with another Sherman, Silas Gilbert, who was from Herkimer NY. Silas was only 23yo. We don't know if there is a relation between the two. Uriel had 4 sons and 1 daughter. Two of the son's were Ransom Sherman, and Elmer Emmett Sherman. Elmer was born on the farm 7 Feb 1862. Uriel died when Elmer was 12yo. Elmer is my ggrandpa. Elmer eventually moved to Iowa and was a Dr. there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Bio of John Conrad Aleshire by Lena Pickett

marypmay17 — 3 Jun 2007 7:40:46 GMT

According to Mike Pickett's post of 6/2000,a bio published over a 7 week period in "Tri-Country Scribe, Augusta/Plymouth,1977,(no state given) by Lena Pickett " is in the possession of Hancock,Ill Genealogical Society, who kindly sent him a copy. I would like to have/purchase a copy. Can anyone tell me how to get in touch with the Society as I am unable to locate it on the web? Thank you for any help on this request. Daniel Aleshire is the son of J.C. and my great,great,great grandfather. Daniel was a long time resident of Hancock County, Illinois

Looking for Spikers in the LaHarpe, IL area

Dawn Spiker-Curtis — 24 Jul 2001 2:27:03 GMT

A couple years back I posted a message looking for Spikers in Illinois, not really having any idea of actually how many there are. Now it is time to sort out all the Spiker Family lines and try to determine where I belong.

So here it goes! (this is all I know about my family)

My father, Karl Gene Spiker, was born in LaHarpe, IL on Aug 8, 1941. He has 2 brothers, Richard and Robert, and one sister, Alice. His mothers name is Jenny and his fathers name was Eddie or Edward.

My fathers, father Eddie (Edward) died of TB around 1947. This is when my father and his siblings were taken away from their mother Jenny and put into foster homes. The siblings were split up with Richard and Alice gong to the same home and Karl and Robert going to a different home.

Jenny Spiker now currently resides in a home for the mentaly disabled in Lomax, IL.

We have no idea where Richard or Alice is. Robert Spiker, was adopted by his foster parents and is now Robert Ertmoed. He currently resides in Hawaii.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE if any of this sounds familiar, e-mail me at eaglelvr@aol.com.

Thanks in advance for all your help!
Sincerely,

Dawn Spiker-Curtis

What's this in Sutter?

DanielReinhardt — 18 May 2007 2:10:58 GMT

What is this structure, there's a bigger structure behind. Was there a schoolhouse in Sutter?

millsom family tree

troutsathome — 9 May 2007 3:38:55 GMT

i am looking for any relations who may recognise these names william millsom born around 1925 in england he was married to ada haynes born around 1927 in england they had a large family of 22 children some of the names are arthur millsom nickname arkle raymond millsom, sheilah millsom, bertha millsom, henry millsom and dorothy millsom these are just a few that i remember!

Kimes Family

wilsonfam7 — 21 Apr 2007 3:07:56 GMT

We are looking for the Kimes Family in Hamilton, Hancock, IL during the late 1870's. The father is James. The mother is Mary. On the 1880 Census, they have 2 daughters, Myrtle(Olive)born about 1877, and Gertrude, born about 1879.
We don't have marriage or birth records for them.

Bowen Cemetary

membernew — 24 Feb 2007 4:43:59 GMT

Looking for info on Bowen Cemetary and information on Reeves family in Bowen/Chili area of Hancock county. I believe my great great uncle, Lancaster Reeves is buried in Bowen cemetary. Would anyone have a listing for Bowen cemetary or pictures? Also would anyone know of a Reeves family cemetary in the township of Chili?
Thanks.

NEWHART/NEWHARD

badwolfbob1 — 22 May 2002 12:45:46 GMT

Iam trying to find out about my great grandparents.My Great Grandfathers name was Lewis Edward Newhart or Newhard,My great grandmothers name was Ida Mae Berry,I know they lived in Webster ILL in 1904.I belive my great grandfather was born in Carthage ILL.

Hancock County ILGenWeb -- New Look!

jagilker — 6 Apr 2007 8:20:56 GMT

Hello Everyone,

I want to announce that Hancock County ILGenWeb has a "New Look" and "Layout".
My intention and goals are to assemble and introduce new and exciting routes to promote quality growth of this research data base.
When you visit the site you will see the home page displays only a list of sections such as Cemeteries, Surnames, Obituaries, etc.

Once you have entered into a section you will find a index to all the pages which correlate with the section. (some index pages will display only an alphabet table. Click on the letter of the alphabet which the surname you are researching begins with. Others are needing your contributions.)

The strategy behind this make over is to enhance the navigation and accessibility to all the wonderful genealogy data available throughout the site.

Use the links on the page to find topics of interest or use the search engine to find all of the information available about a specific person or place.

I hope you will enjoy your visits to Hancock County ILGenWeb. This website is dedicated to providing easy access to free information for family historians searching for their roots.
Come and visit this site at:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhancoc/

I'm looking for new contributions to the Hancock County ILGenWeb site. Here is a list of items I'd love to add to the website. If you have any of these items (or other interesting items which pertain to Hancock Co. IL ) please send them to:
hancockilgw@yahoo.com
If I don't have a page to put them on --- I'll make one.

Welcomed contributions:
Family photos, journals, diaries. letters, bible records, group sheets
Tombstones photos, Cemetery records, Church records
Military photos, documents & stories
Photo's old buildings or sites in Hancock Co. - Schools, Churches, businesses, Etc.
Old family recipes and/or funny stories
old postcards
Hancock Co. family stories or Ghost stories (true or lure)
Copies of births, deaths, marriages certificates, divorces, wills, probates
Newspaper clippings regarding Hancock Co. IL. such as Fires, Disasters, Murders, Trials, Marriages, Anniversaries, Obits, Births etc...

I hope to hear from some of you.
Thank you,
Judi Gilker
ILGenWeb Hancock County Coordinator

Sammons

TAULBEE — 24 Mar 2007 5:45:56 GMT

Looking for information on an Amy Ruth Sammons born around 1900 in Iowa living with her family in South Dakota in 1910. Parents are John and Iowa Sammons, and siblings are Herbert, Walter and Susan. Need information on parents and grandparents etc. Thanks.

DAVIS, ROOT families in Nauvoo

dhrsmith — 8 Sep 2003 2:01:11 GMT

I'm looking for any information on Asa and Sarah Davis and Erastus and Marcia (Davis) Root and Jeremiah and Emeline (Davis) Root. These families came originally from Livingston Co., NY to Geauga Co., OH...to Indiana and then to Nauvoo. I believe the Davis family stayed for some time before moving on to IA. The Root family did not stay. They all came, I believe, as part of the Mormon move into IL. The Davis family was Mormon...and two of their daughters(Marcia and Emeline) married Root brothers. I found Asa Davis and son-in-law (Randall) in the 1842 tax record. I just found the Mormon connection a few days ago...so I haven't been able to research that very much. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks for your time. Holly Smith

Death of John Knight NEWCOMB ca 1870-80

ken_parent — 11 Mar 2007 8:57:53 GMT

John Knight NEWCOMB (Newcomb Genealogy #922) was born 10 Oct 1809, Shoreham, Addison Co VT, the son of Luther NEWCOMB and Narcissa BABCOCK. John and family are found in Birmingham Twp, Schuyler Co IL in the 1870 census (page 22). I cannot find him in the 1880 census. When/where did he die? (Newcomb Genealogy states that he lived in Bladinsville, McDonough Co IL in 1875. He lived in Hancock Co at 1860 census.)

War of 1812 Land Records

sannmarie1 — 5 Mar 2007 10:58:57 GMT

I have 2 family members that were given land in Hancock County following the War of 1812. I found this info on the blm website. My question is, does anyone know if there is further information to be found at the county level and if so, how does one go about finding it?

timothy titus griffin

ginny felgar — 26 Oct 2005 7:41:50 GMT

looking for information on timothy titus griffin b.1803 in ireland wife name could be fern b.1805. is buried in rocky run township had a son named william.

Looking for info: Marriage of Isadora (Clark) Reimolds, died 1949 Hancock Co.

Richard S. Clark — 4 Jun 2005 4:25:52 GMT

I'm looking for marriage information concerning Isadora Clark, daughter of Daniel and Eliza (Parks) Clark. Isadora first married John R. Bennett in McDonough county during 1885. The couple had 5 children, 4 living as of the 1910 census, but were divorced at the time. Dora was listed as the "house keeper", living in the home of widower Charles Henry Reimolds. By the 1920 census, Charles and Dora were listed as married, still in McDonough county.

I've checked the McDonough county marriage records, but the couple did not marry there. The Illinois Death Index lists that Dora died in Hancock county on 20 September 1949 -

REIMOLDS DORA - F/W Y-80 0036783 1949-09-20 HANCOCK 49-09-20

I would appreciate any information regarding Dora's marriage, whether found in a marriage index or perhaps a locally published obituary. I'm hoping to track down a marriage license where the couple would have listed such information as their parents' names and places of birth. Thank you!

William Jackson Phillips Brick Wall

DMeierotto9473 — 11 Feb 2007 6:40:56 GMT

William Andrew Jackson Phillips was born about 1867 in Hancock County, Illinois. Parents were born in Pennsylvania. Simon Phillips of Hancock County could possibly be his father. William married Pearl Gray Hull of Pike County, Illinois. At the time of their marriage in 1915 they both were living in Adams County, Illinois but were married in Missouri. They were the parents of Mary Ellen, Julia Ann, Gladys, Gwendolyn, William Simon, David and Luana. On the 1920 census they were in Adams County, he was a Minister working as a Missionary. 1930 they were in Clark County, Missouri. They did not stay in one place very long. They were divorced and his wife married Robert Hatfield of Scotland County, Missouri. In 1932 William J. Phillips was living in Warsaw, Illinois. He died before 1946. I have tried the Illinois death index, the Missouri death index, court houses in Adams and Hancock County, IL. and Memphis, Mo., Keokuk and Fort Madison in Lee County, Iowa, all known places he lived and cannot find a death record for him or a burial place. I contacted a member of his family and they did not know anything about him. I am going to post this in Adams and Scotland Counties to see if anyone out there may have a connection to this person and can give me a birth and death date and the names of his parents and siblings.

Index to the History of Hancock County, Illinois

susannawebberlewis — 30 Jan 2007 4:13:19 GMT

I own a copy of the index to the "Histoy of Hancock County, Illinois" if anyone would like me to do a lookup I will be glad to. I also frequent the SLC FHL and I'll be glad to do a lookup in the actual book. The book was written by the Hancock County Historical Society.

Pioneers of the Praire

John Callison — 25 Sep 2003 7:41:57 GMT

I am looking for someone with a copy of the Book, Pioneers of the Praire by Wilma Brunenn.
I have heard that my gggrandfather Gilmore Callison is mentioned, or rather his Wagon Train is. It is called The Callison Party, or Train-it left in 1852 from Hancock Co.ILL
I cant seem to locate a copy. My people arrived in 1833, and Gilmore and his brother, Josiah, founded the Mt. Pleasant Church outside of Carthage. In their group were the McClures, Massies, Brownings, and Dawsons.
I have a photo (poor) of Gilmores house which is still standing and the Mt. Pleasant Church, recent photos of the inside.
Any info on the above will be appreciated

Dorothy family and Hurst Family

deanna — 21 Nov 2003 7:14:54 GMT

Any one with information on the John Henry Dorethy family from Hamilton, Hancock Co, Ill ---who married Sarah Hurst- she died in1932 in Warsaw, Ill--would like information or meet anyone from this family---he is my ggrandfather--thanks--deanna

Dorothy Kiesow

ronbryant — 4 Jul 2001 4:18:38 GMT

Dorothy Kiesow, 65, of Ferris died Nov. 8 at her home in Ferris.

She was born Feb. 26, 1921, the daughter of M. A. and Bernice Landon Munson. On July 25, 1942, she married Harry Kiesow. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Carthage.

Survivors include her husband, Harry Kiesow; two daughters, Sharon Kay Kiesow of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Roger (Marsha) Omanson of Jeffersonville, Ind.; a son, James Kiesow of Moline; one grandchild, Cara Nicole Omanson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister.

Services were held Tuesday at the Neiser Funeral Home in Carthage with the Rev. James Fox officiating. Burial was in the Moss Ridge Cemetery at Carthage.

Memorials may be made to either the Carthage Public Library or the Cancer Foundation.

Hancock County Journal - Pilot
Carthage, Illinois
November 19, 1986
Page 14
Column 2

Weber/Webbers of Carthage, Hancock County, Illinois

susannawebberlewis — 28 Jan 2007 10:58:18 GMT

I am researching the Weber/Webbers in Hancock, County, Illinois. Does anyone have any information? I will be glad to share the information I have.
My line goes like this:
Gabriel Ambrose Webber + Julia Soubrian
William John Webber + Mary Ann Pilkington
Charles Albert Webber + Neta Cutler
Russell Lowell Webber Sr + Vera Blanche Munson
Russell Lowell Webber Jr (my dad)dob 1929

PENNOCK

smitchel7368 — 21 Aug 2002 8:01:19 GMT

Looking for:
Nathaniel Pennock
Wife Louisa Fermin or Fermon
Nancy 1838 and Sophia 1836 born in Indiana
Francis 1842 and John abt 1850 born in Illinois

Nathaniel and Louisa came from Sophia's death certificate.
Thank You

Need help finding ROLLOSSON relatives in Hancock Co.

Catherine Rollosson Halbhuber — 21 Nov 2003 6:01:27 GMT

I am hoping someone can help me find my Rollosson relatives from Hancock Co. 3g-grandfather William Henry Rollosson (Rollisson on the marriage certificate) married Marietta Bostwick in Hancock Co. in 1855. The 1880 census lists Marietta Rollosson as head of household with her three sons, William Henry (jr), George B., and John Milton, my gg-grandfather. I do not know what happened to William Henry, nor to Marietta, nor her two older sons.

John Milton Rollosson married Mary Melissa Reynolds in 1883 (marriage license from Knox County). My great-grandfather, Frederick A. Rollosson, was supposedly born in Nauvoo. At some point he ended up in Louisiana, as did his mother, who is buried there, but again I have no idea where John Milton ended up.

If anyone has come across any of these names in your own research, I would love to know. It would be nice just to know where they are buried.

Thanks.

-Catherine Rollosson Halbhuber

Hancock County IL Sheriff's Department

sgtdb — 10 Jan 2007 4:59:25 GMT

Hi!
I'm looking for a shoulder patch of the above Sheriff's Department. A current one would be nice. I am VERY interested in getting the patch worn by their agency between 1966 - 1970 when Jamie Rhea was Sheriff.
Letters to the current Sheriff have received no response.
Also any information on former Sheriff Rhea and the two gentlemen who were his deputies during this time period would be appreciated.
Hancock Co. S/O was profiled in an article in the Chicago Tribune magazine on November 1, 1970 entitled "Hello Sheriff? Someone stole my tractor radio. Tractor too." I have a copy of this article which sparked my interest in their department.
Thanks & have a great day!
Don

Death certificate help?

Helen Sheldon — 21 Aug 2006 9:01:39 GMT

I am wanting to order a death certificate from Hancock Co. for someone who died in 1932. I would like to know where to order it, cost, requirements etc. Thanks.
Helen

Warsaw brick structure built in 1866?

Cindy Kubu — 21 Mar 2006 7:37:54 GMT

This past weekend we were driving in the area and came across a very interesting building in the city of Warsaw. It is a very large, 4 story brick building on the road closest to the Mississippi. It was built in 1866 (according to the date on the top of the building front) and had many windows with a center stairway in the front of the structure. We followed the main street down to the river then turned left and went past the "caves or tunnels". I think we went about a hlf a mile when we came across the building on the river side of the road. The building also had what looked to be a barn and some out buildings nearby. We asked a local resident and he replied that it had been a battery factory the closed in 1979. What was it before that? Why was it built?
We are fascinated by the architecture of the area and the original conditon of glass panes, doors, roofs, etc... Any info on the are would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Family Info: Sanderson, Wisch, Maltby

andrewlynch277 — 13 Dec 2006 10:53:54 GMT

I'm looking for any information about the Sanderson/Wisch/Maltby families from the Stillwell area. The Sandersons moved into the area around 1860, the Wisch's before that and I'm not sure about the Maltby's. Let me know if you have anything interesting.Thanks.

Hancock & Henderson Counties

Jackie Postlewait — 11 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for persons with Surnames of Patterson, Krieg, Brown and Ludington. All lived in Hancock County, IL by the late 1800's. Most seem to have come from somewhere in Ohio or Indiana (all but Krieg). Any info would be appreciated. Will share the info I have. Jackie

HUSE FAMILY

lorelee67 — 3 Jan 2007 5:15:07 GMT

I am trying to find the resting place of Ebenezer HUSE, his first wife Fannie and his second wife Harriet. I have Ebenezer as dying in Kansas in 1909 but believe he was buried in the Congregational cemetery in Warsaw. His wife Fannie died in Warsaw 25 Nov 1865 and I do not have a death date for his second wife Harriet. I did not find the Congregational Cemetery on the Hancock genweb page. Thanks.

Oak GROVE & Oak VALLEY Cemeteries

lorelee67 — 3 Jan 2007 5:02:40 GMT

I have found a discrepency on the genweb cemetery page and have tried to email the person that runs this page and her emails bounce.

On the Oak GROVE cemetery is listed
the name of ROSE,Wm b; June 6, 1845 d: March 9 1899 53 years 9 months 3 days.

Oak VALLEY cemetery there is the name;
ROSS, Wm S b; June 6, 1845 d: March 9 1899 same dates as the Wm ROSE.
I am thinking this is the same person but I need to know for sure in which cemetery he is really buried.

I believe WM S Ross is the son of Wm and Martha who are in the Oak GROVE cemetery, but in the Oak VALLEY listing there is a Emma C ROSS who I believe to be the wife of Wm.

Is everyone as confused as I am? Thanks.

Nauvoo cemtery lookup Ludwig/Lewis Friedrich/Fredericks

srehmen — 30 Dec 2006 1:20:25 GMT

Hello
I am looking for a needle in a haystack!
Ludwig/Lewis/Louis Friedrich/Fredericks (or some other variation of the names) is reported to be buried in a cemetery in Nauvoo.

Ludwig/Lewis was a Civil War Vet Company F, 82nd Infantry Regiment, Illinois

We find him listed on the Vets list in the Rulo, NE area in 1890, but we cannot find him buried in that area. We believe he may have been Catholic.

The family says that he was buried in Nauvoo, IL - we do not know any connections for this family in Illinois, but we don't know where else to look.

Does anyone do lookups for Nauvoo cemeteries? Any hints or ideas are appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Stephanie

Weismann family from Germany

ErdmutheFarthofer — 18 Mar 2002 11:27:44 GMT

Hemmick Family......

Julie Lindley — 10 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for my GGGrandparents who lived in Hancock County, Il. Their names were James M Hemmick and Clementine Linkhart. I do know my GGrandfather James Eugene Hemmick was born in LaHarp, Il in 1860.

Thank you for any and all your help!

Julie Lindley
jlindley5@aol.com

Barbara Harrison Obituary

DMeierotto9473 — 15 Dec 2006 3:13:16 GMT

Mrs. Harrison Dies At Home Of Her Son: Death Occured Saturday Night at the Venerable Age of Seventy Nine Years. Mrs. Barbara Harrison, widow of the late William Harrison, died at the home of her son, Joseph H. Harrison on South Fifth street, Keokuk, Iowa at 10:15 O'clock Saturday night (12-27-1913), the cause of her death being given as the infirmities of old age and dropsy. She had been in bad health since last August but was confined to her bed only a few days. Mrs. Harrison was born in Ohio, near Cincinnati, seventy nine years ago last March and came to Illinois many years ago. Forty eight years ago the 15th of last April she was married to William Harrison, who was her second husband. Mrs. Harrison has been a devout member of the Christian church for forty five years, holding her membership in the church at Breckenridge, Ill. She was a woman of many excellent qualities, loved and esteemed by her friends and neighbors, many of whom she claimed in Keokuk and Illinois who will feel deep sorrow to hear of her death. She is survived by a son and a daughter, Joseph H. Harrison of Keokuk, at whose home she died, and Mrs. John Mitchell of Sutter, Ill.; also by eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Record: The remains of Mrs. Barbara Harrison were borne from the residence of her son, Joseph H. Harrison, 718 South Fifth street, to Breckenridge, Ill., where funeral services were held at 11 O'clock this morning, after which burial took place at the cemetery at Breckenridge. The information was taken from The Daily Gate City paper in Keokuk, Monday 12-29-1913 and Tuesday 12-30-1913.

William Ross and family

lorelee67 — 12 Dec 2006 5:35:25 GMT

Looking for anyone that may be researching this family. I have not proved that the Wm Ross I found on the 1850 and 1860 census records with a wife of Martha is mine or not. Sarah Ross married Moses True Dyer in Hancock County in 1847 and in 1852 came to Oregon with a daughter Lauretta. I have them on the 1850 census in Hancock. I believe that Wm Ross died before Sept. 5 of 1870, I found a guardianship record in Douglas County, Oregon with the name of Wm Ross and listing the children of Sarah. Thanks, Lorelee Iles Dendauw~Oregon

Obituary for John Franklin Dobbs

mmcintos54 — 25 Jun 2001 11:07:33 GMT

From the Warsaw Bulletin, Warsaw, Illinois, 1910.

Death of John Franklin Dobbs

John Franklin Dobbs was born in Richland county, Wisconsin, November 26, 1858, and was married to Miss Emma Dickwisch February 12, 1803. To this union was born three children: two sons, Willard and Guy, and one daughter, Mabel. The deceased resided in the immediate vicinity of Hickory Ridge after his marriage with the exception of one year, which was spent near Warsaw. A year ago last February he was taken ill and gradually declining in strength, he passed away April 2, 1910, 3 p.m., aged 51 years, 4 months, and 6 days. He was a successful farmer and was well known. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, three children, his mother, one half sister, and one half brother, Mrs. John Altheide, and Mr. Joseph Harrison: also three step-brothers and one step-sister.

The funeral was held Monday, April 4 at 1 pm, from the house, Rev. John Figge, officiating. Interment in the Salem German Presbyterian cemetery of Sutter. The pallbearers were James Gardner, John Luft, Charles Luft, Henry Limekemann, Conrad Jingst, and William Jingst.

Looking for info on Truman Kinney and Mary Ives

PatriceBC — 21 Sep 2006 3:51:43 GMT

Hi, I'm looking for any information on Truman Kinney and possible mother or grandmother-in-law, Mary Ives. Lucinda's maiden names is Ives.
Neither of them are on the 1870 census as follows:

1870 Illinois, Hancock Co., Harmony
Lucinda Kinney 47 yrs Value of RE 700, Born NY
George Kinney 21 yrs Farmer, Value of Personal
Estate 375, Born ILL
Jerome Kinney 12 yrs
Lucinda Kinney 8 yrs

1860 Illinois, Hancock Co., St Albans
Truman Kinney 50yrs Farmer, Value of Real Estate
3000, Value of Personal estate 400 Born NY
Lucinda Kinney 36 yrs Born NY
Mary E. Kinney 17 yrs Born ILL
George W. Kinney 12 yrs Born ILL
Jerome Kinney 2 yrs Born ILL
Mary Ives 69 yrs Born Conn

1850 Illinois, Hancock Co.,
Truman Kinney 43 yrs Farmer Born NY
Lucinda Kinney 26 yrs Born NY
Mary E. Kinney 7 yrs Born ILL
George W. Kinney 2 yrs Born ILL
Maranda D. Kinney 6/12 yrs Born ILL
Mary Ives 65 yrs Born KY?

In the 1850 Census Livelot Kinney 23 yrs Farmer Born NY and Jane Kinney 18 yrs are listed following Truman and family, I am also interested to know how Truman and Livelot are related.

I recently found out that Lucinda (sometimes known as Lucina) gave birth to 12 children, I only have the names of 5. I'm looking for death notices or obits or any other information anyone may have on this family in Hancock Co. Lucinda and her daughters ended up in Idaho and son, George was in Jackson Co., MO

Any info would be helpful!

Haines/Shultz

carolpearcy59 — 26 Jun 2001 2:27:09 GMT

I am looking for information on Elijah Haines b. 1812 d.1885 and Mary Shultz Haines b 1817 died 1897. Both died in Hancock Co, Il and I think both should be buried there.

Headstone pics

Chelle — 25 Nov 2006 8:41:47 GMT

In search of help to take headstone photos. Can anyone help or lead me in the right direction. Cemetery is German-Lutheran(?) Family is the Ruckstuhl's any help is greatly appreciated

chelle

Bettisworth, Ramsey, Wedding

Mary keller — 13 Nov 2006 9:49:54 GMT

Am hoping to reconnect with LaRae. We shared quite a lot of family information several years ago and I have another obit to add to her collection. My old computer died and took her address with it! Hope she is still reading Hancock County Rootsweb!

gravestones of Eberwein in Hancock County

Kim — 9 Nov 2006 1:24:38 GMT

I'd like to find the gravestones of Anna Eberwein, 1883, death rec says burial Sacred Heart Catholic Cem. Husband Isadore died 1876, Warsaw, but unknown burial. Son Joseph died 1893 Peoria, but buried Catholic Cem according to obituary. Thanks

Bowen Cemetery

-- — 5 Oct 2006 6:54:43 GMT

Is there anyone that does lookups or has cemetery records for Bowen Cemetery and West Point Cemetery?

Thomas Nichols

Daniel Reinhardt — 6 Nov 2006 6:58:55 GMT

Mr. and Mrs Thomas Nichols occupied my house for 25 years (1867-1892) I wondered if anyone had any information about them. I see the name Nichols on this forum quite a bit and thought I'd try again. I'm looking for anything I can get regarding occupation, etc. Pictures of my house from back then would make me ecstatic, but I certainly don't expect them... as always: writings in diaries or letters to family about the house, incidental family portraits from inside the house, floorplans (yeah right) anything, really. Even just a good oral story about my house or family gatherings there would be awesome.

The same goes for the people who have lived in the house. I'd like to start an album of previous owners and tell a little about them and their families.

Seburn Shaw & Melinda 1850 Census

susiegardner00 — 3 Nov 2006 1:09:22 GMT

Looking to contact anyone working on this family. Children were Milton D., Eveline, Martha, Elbridge, Augaline, Josephine and David.
I "think" Melinda's maiden name was HAIL.
I "think" Eveline wed James Peter EDLEMAN
and David wed Macie Lillian Lydia McKenzie.
Did this family move to Texas between 1850 and 1860?

Captain Charles C. Tyler Medal

jabwriter — 1 Nov 2006 2:20:11 GMT

I just saw a listing on eBay for a WWII medal and news article for Captain Charles C. Tyler from Carthage, Illinois. Thought I'd let folks know in case he has family who might like to bid on them. Bidding ends in a couple of days. I don't have any more information on Capt. Tyler or the auction itself.

Dalton information

Dorothy Swanson — 27 Oct 2006 11:58:48 GMT

Would appreciate the obituary of a Rose?Rosa Dalton who d. Dec 4, 1953 at Augusta, Il. Thank you. Dorothy

NEED CEMETERY LOOK-UP, HANCOCK CO., PLEASE!!!!

patriciastaley223 — 23 Oct 2006 12:40:49 GMT

If anyone had cemetery records for Hancock Co. could you PLEASE check for the following whom I believe might have died in Hancock Co.

Martin Staley
Melinda Staley (wife)

Also, if anyone had probate/will records for Hamilton Co. could you check to see if Martin Staley is listed??

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

Patricia

Prairie TWP Hotel

mhking — 15 Oct 2006 11:51:22 GMT

In the 1860 census a Lorenzo Wells is listed as an "Inn Keeper '" and Amos Curtis as a "Hotel Manager." Does anyone know the history of this hotel or its' owners? The hotel seems to be in the Prairie TWP near Galveston.

Marion Calvin Eckles biography - 1921

luanngoeke — 5 Oct 2006 4:12:44 GMT

Marion Calvin Eckles biography

Marion Calvin Eckles, a very successful general farmer and stockraiser of Durham Township, is one of the substantial men of Hancock County. He was born in Durham Township, November 29, 1884, a son of Americus and Frances (Nichols) Eckles, born in Hancock County. The paternal* grandfather, Joseph Nichols, was one of the very early settlers of this neighborhood. After their marriage, the parents settled in Durham Township, but later retired and now make their home at La Harpe.
Marion Calvin Eckles attended the district schools, Gittings Seminary of La Harpe, and one term at the Peoria Business College, following which he remained with his parents until he attained his majority. At that time, he entered the Farmers State Exchange Bank, at Dallas City, Ill. and remained for a time, leaving it to go on a farm his father owned in La Harpe Township, conducted that for eight years. He then moved to the homestead of over 300 acres, in Durham Township, where hs ie now carrying on general farming, and raising horses, cattle and hogs.
On February 28, 1919, Mr. Eckles was married at La Harpe, to Millie M. Bushnell, born at Blandinsville, Ill., Oct. 24, 1889, a daughter of Henry and Laura Bushnell. Mr. and Mrs. Eckles have had three children, namely: Francis, born December 15, 1911; Laura, born October 1, 1916; and Marion, who died March 2, 1918. In politics he is a Democrat. He is a notary public. A man of ability, he has turned his talents toward agriculture with very gratifying results, and just at present his efforts are especially valuable, for every man who has engaged in raising foodstuffs as he has, has done much for his country in her day of peril. - Pg 1191 - Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois & History of Hancock County, Vol. II, by Charles J. Scofield, Munsell Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois 1921

* Should say “maternal”.