McDonough - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Caldwell Davis family in Macomb in 1860

lisafromfla — 2009-10-26 18:39:28Z

Thank you for your reply. My email address is lisadavis7@juno.com.

Lisa Davis

Re: Caldwell Davis family in Macomb in 1860

fecooke — 2009-10-26 13:53:08Z

I am a descendant of William Edward Davis, a son of Caldwell Davis and Catherine Shain. I have a complete line for William and partial lines for some of the other children. Contact me and I will send you a file.

Frank Cooke

obit lookup

bigjohn3572 — 2009-10-25 02:58:45Z

Would it be possible to get a reading on an obituary for Reece (or Reese) C. Adams who died 1 April 1925 in Industry, McDonough, Illinois? Any suggestions or assistance would be appreciated. Thank you.

Re: Almyra Metcalf/Manley Phelps Lisk/Jacob Green in McDonough CO IL

DougONeil44 — 2009-10-20 04:14:14Z

CORRECTION: Time for me to eat some crow and make a correction. It looks like my mom got the wrong gr grandpa on this death by stove explosion event. I just received a copy of Cullen's father inlaw's obit (Henry Rubow) from a very nice Rubow cuz. Henry died in KS 1897 from a stove exploding while warming dynamite in it. I doubt that Cullen's father Manley met the same fate in LA with gunpowder in 1856.

Cheers, Doug

Re: Oakwood Cemetery, Macomb

nmbraggdolly — 2009-10-14 19:51:20Z

Yes, I am still here. I used to have Oakwood cemetery books, but not any longer. Also, in my tree I have one Park (no 's' on it), a Minnie Park who married Slucia Slyter, son of Delett Slyter and Marietta Peck. Marietta Peck was my connection to that line. That's all I have about Minnie as she is the granddaughter of a sister of one of my grandfathers. I am sorry to say that I do not have any information on the people you mention. I wish I could be of some help as I know memories can be precious. Thank you for checking though. Have a very blessed day!

Re: Oakwood Cemetery, Macomb

pjsobczy — 2009-10-14 15:51:59Z

I realize this is a very old e-mail and I am taking a chance, but I am very interested in the Parks you have named. My great-grandmother was Eliza Ann Parks Clark, the daughter of Joseph Parks and Malinda Hays Parks. I would be extremely interested in any information you have on them, and would be willing to share what I have.

I would also like to know if you are related to "Charlie" Parks. The reason I ask is that I remember him coming to our house when I was a young girl in Moline, IL and asking my father information about his mother, Madeline Clark Kribble, and I remember going to their home in Moline several times. Now that I am old and gray I am curious what happened to all that information I really didn't appreciate at the time.

I do know that my grandparents, Isaac and Madeline Kribble, are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, along with several of their children.

I would appreciate hearing from you.

Thanks

ADAMS, BELLANGE

gerrybrown11 — 2009-10-09 17:17:13Z

Seeking any information regarding the family of Reece/Reese C. Adams, born 1854 in IL and died 01 April 1925 in Industry, McDonough County, Illinois. He married Louise (Lutie) Bellange in 1881 and they had three children: Arthur born 1882 in Colorado, Gheula born 1883 in McDonough County and Ethel born 1886 in McDonough County. Would like any information but especially where Reese and his wife are buried. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Re: McKINZEY family

ConnieCave — 2009-08-25 17:53:04Z

John Edward McKinzey b. Jan. 12, 1859 d. Nov. 20, 1935
m. Dec. 20, 1881,Margaret Isabelle Sheets d/o Henry W. Sheets & Mary Jane Dunkle
Margaret b.Sept. 8, 1861 d. Sept. 1, 1936 John and Margaret rest at Bushnell Cem., McDonough Co., IL
Their children:
Thomas Henry McKinzey b. March 2, 1884 m. Daizy Moore
Merlie McKinzey m. Frank Kramer
Fledith McKinzey

I show John Edward as the son of Thomas Pool McKinzey b. 1827 and wife, Columbia Rutledge.
Hope this helps.
Connie

searching for a birth 1894-1895 for elmer oliver birthdate oct 29,1894-1895

elmerenaoliver — 2009-08-13 23:57:54Z

born in bushnell,mcdonough ill, to see if elmer oliver was born there annd his parents were ? if so was his birth recorded ? and i can get his birth record, elmer was my grandfather brother
can anyone check for me...please please

Re: thomas albert gambell lived in mcdonough county in 1870,1880 ,married in 1894 to

elmerenaoliver — 2009-07-11 21:07:19Z

do what ?

Re: thomas albert gambell lived in mcdonough county in 1870,1880 ,married in 1894 to

sallyyarbrough56 — 2009-07-11 20:56:42Z

Thanks for your effort is another way to say it.

Re: mcdonough county genealogy please ,jean w. about amanda ferrell

elmerenaoliver — 2009-07-07 23:11:46Z

am sorry,i never got your emails, try again,on amanda ferrell

searching for 2 divorce papers ,need help

elmerenaoliver — 2009-07-07 18:56:07Z

edward-edwin schermerhorn to mildred camren 1921-1932,,,
thomas albert gambell to louise ferrell 1894-1896,not sure which to search in

searching for 2 divorce papers don't know just where to look

elmerenaoliver — 2009-07-07 18:46:42Z

thomas albbert gambell to louise ferrell 1894-1896,,,,
edward-edwin schermerhorn to mildred camren 1921-1932,,

Re: mcdonough county genealogy please ,jean w. about amanda ferrell

elmerenaoliver — 2009-07-07 18:44:22Z

my updated email is susanneoliver34@hotmail.com,,,, a hotmail team member stole my email address,my contacts all my family history i had save for 7 years,

Mary Elizabeth Campbell-Holmes

jsp68 — 2009-07-06 19:30:47Z

Could someone please tell me what Cemetery this person is buried in, she died Aug 01,1884 in Bardolph McDonugh,IL would like to take pictures of Gravesite.
Thank You
Joyce

Re: mcdonough county genealogy please ,jean w. about amanda ferrell

histdigr — 2009-06-24 01:22:57Z

Susan, I have tried to contact you through Hotmail with no success about Amanda Henry Ridenour Ferrell. It would be nice to exchange info but need to make contact. Jean

Re: thomas albert gambell lived in mcdonough county in 1870,1880 ,married in 1894 to

elmerenaoliver — 2009-06-22 15:52:51Z

i have thomas albert gambell marriage paper and louise ferrell,, thats how i know their ages, its bert camren and louise marriage paper i am searching for,,guess no one can read,,, not trying to be rude,,i have info posted and everyone sends me stuff i have,its posted,,by 1900 thomas is back home he is 35 and divorce, just found him again,thought maybe he died and that was why louise remarried,,1900 census i have bert and louise in davenport,scott county,iowa,louise is pregant with second child,1896 louise married bert what state ,and what last name she used i don't know,,

newspapers

Sklegg — 2009-02-20 16:46:14Z

Can anyone tell me if there was a newspaper in the Mc Donough County in 1865, if so, can you tell me the name of it.

Thank you,

Sheryl -Ohio

McDonough Co. web site for rootsweb.

Don405 — 2009-03-28 15:22:49Z

Tried to use web site to confirm death and or burial for Florence Scott-McCoy-Delbridge. One site suggests she died 1928 in Colchester, McDonough Co. but have been unable to confirm or find her burial. Any help?
drmajo@charter.net

Robert Mackey, circa 1824, Pennsylvania

charlestempler — 2009-02-23 15:23:24Z

Robert Mackey, b. abt 1824 in Pennsylvania, lived in Hire Twp, McDonough County, IL, in the 1850 and 1860 Census records. In the 1850 Census, he is shown as Robert McCary with a small daughter, Rachel. This indicates he was married but his wife most likely died in childbirth just prior to census date. In 1851 he married Margaret Hungate and they went forward with several children.

We would like to find the wife who died in 1850 there in McDonough County. Does anyone have a cemetery listing for the area who might be able to identify this wife?

Thanks for any help you might be able to provide.

Contact chartemp@aol.com

Re: Looking for Jesse McGinnis

hughesh190 — 2009-03-06 03:54:53Z

Hi ~

Could you tell me specifically what you are looking for? I am a great-great-granddaughter of Joshua and Mary Simmons, so this is my family. I do have some information on Jesse Franklin McGinnis. I also have information on his parents and siblings.

Re: Looking for Jesse McGinnis

hughesh190 — 2009-03-07 16:55:07Z

Hello, Cousin JoAnn!

My line:

Joshua Simmons and Mary "Polly" Webster
Their son
John Mordecai Simmons and Mary Jane Lewis
Their daughter
Mattie Edna Simmons and William Woodford Hughes
Their son (my parents)
William John Hughes and Eva Marie Senders

Which doesn't help you much with your McGinnis line. The records I've found so far go back only to John Kepel McGinnis, so I have no information on his parents. My grandmother Mattie was our family historian and I still haven't gone through all her notes. I can tell you that John Kepel McGinnis was a Methodist minister, but you probably already know that.

If I run across anything, I'll let you know. In the meantime, if you are interested in your Simmons line, I have quite a lot of information.

Katherine

Re: obit lookup

RobertFuller73 — 2009-04-03 02:37:30Z

Go to www.macombjournal.com

It is there

Re: Liberty Cemetery - McDonough County, IL

CMD724 — 2009-03-14 19:25:48Z

There is a listing for Liberty Cemetery in the Rural Cemeteries of McDonough Co., published by the Schuyler-Brown Historical and Genealogical Society. I have seen it at the libraries in Macomb & Galesburg. I have a partial listing. If you want to give me some names, I'll be glad to check for them.
Carol
CMD724@aol.com

Macomb, IL Western Illinois State Teachers College yearbook, 1935

margerice1 — 2009-05-24 22:57:46Z

I have a copy of “The 1935 Sequel” yearbook, for western Illinois State Teachers College in Macomb(McDonough Co.)IL , which I would like to get into the hands of someone who has a family member in the class of 1935-1938. This is a 188 page hardcover book of photos and stories. Book is in excellent condition. Please email me at margerice@prodigy.net.

Re: thomas albert gambell lived in mcdonough county in 1870,1880 ,married in 1894 to

GretchenFlynnDarwin — 2009-06-17 22:28:12Z

You can order a copy of Louisa's marriage certificate either thru McDonahough County or IRAD. Just follow the instructions.

Below is the information on her marriage and then the URL for the Illinois Marriages 1763 - 1900.

I didn't check for a 2nd marriage for Louisa (try both her married and her maiden name. You can also check and see if her husband possibly remarried.
Gretchen
Email: Dddarwin@aol.com

ILLINOIS MARRIAGE INDEX

Groom Bride Date Vol./Page License No. County

GAMBELL, THOMAS ALBERT FERRELL, LOUISA 1894-08-05 / 00000963 MC DONOUGH

ILLINOIS MARRIAGE 1763 - 1900
URL is long so you will need to copy and paste it.

http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/marri...

Re: obit lookup

GretchenFlynnDarwin — 2009-04-03 02:36:27Z

You didn't actually say who you were looking for but since your last name is indicated as Weaver this might be the one.

I simply asked Google for the Macomb Journal and went to the Obits.
Gretchen

Macomb Journal
Mon Mar 30, 2009, 10:20 PM CDT

Betty L. Weaver passed away at 8:29 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2009, at McDonough District Hospital. She was born on April 26,1938, in Adair, to Nellie Grimm and Clifford Breeden.

Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services. Jones’ Mortuary in Colchester is in charge of arrangements.

Liberty Cemetery - McDonough County, IL

sjwright99_1 — 2009-03-10 18:24:36Z

Does anyone have a listing for Liberty Cemetery, McDonough County, IL? I believe it to be in Blandinsville Twp,McDonough County, IL.
I would be interested in a complete listing for this cemetery.
Thanks so much.
Sj

Thompson College grade school

sjwright99_1 — 2009-03-10 18:22:55Z

I am searching for info for Thompson College grade school. It was located in McDonough County, Illinois and grades 1-8 attended there. One of the teachers I remember was Mrs. Louise Hodges.
Thanks,
Sj

Liberty School - McDonough County, IL

sjwright99_1 — 2009-03-10 18:20:47Z

I am searching for info for the country school named "Liberty School". I believe it to be in Blandinsville Twp, McDonough County, IL. Can anyone give me any data about this school? Mary Lou Fowler was the teacher.
I have a photograph taken in 1946.
Thanks,
Sj

Re: Liberty Cemetery - McDonough County, IL

sjwright99_1 — 2009-03-17 13:00:45Z

Hi Joan,
I checked my Liberty Cemetery book and didn't find any McGinnis listed.

Sandra

Re: McDonough Co. web site for rootsweb.

Bulzlady91 — 2009-04-03 02:28:47Z

try findagrave.com

obit lookup

Bulzlady91 — 2009-04-03 02:27:31Z

obit in sunday march 29th or march 30th 2009.
macomb journal would appreciate if someone gets me a copy
betty l weaver
thank you in advance

Re: obit lookup

Bulzlady91 — 2009-04-03 12:01:19Z

ty for the information
i got the obit off the web
am currently looking for the actual one in the paper was told it has more information such as survivors

Liberty Cemetery

sjwright99125 — 2009-03-14 20:24:39Z

Thanks so much Carol - after I had posted this query, I realized that I should have checked my McDonough County Rural Cemetery books; as I have them all. Must be a "senior moment"! I wonder if it was close to Liberty School?
Again, thanks.

Sandra

Looking for Jesse McGinnis

joann201213 — 2009-03-04 23:30:43Z

Looking for Jesse McGinnis

1. John Kopel McGinnis was born 08 Mar 1825 and died 20 Nov 1900 in Powhatten Kansas. He married Mary Hardin Simmons 16 Sep 1847. She was born 07 Oct 1830 in Kentucky and died 10 Jul 1901 in Powhatten Kansas, daughter of Joshua Simmons and Mary Polly Webster.

Children of John Kopel McGinnis and Mary Hardin Simmons:
i. 2. Robert Joshua McGinnis was born 20 Aug 1849 and died 28 Mar 1906
ii. 3. Jesse Franklin McGinnis was born 22 Jun 1851 and died 20 Jan 1941
iii. 4. John Allen McGinnis was born 16 Feb 1853 and died 15 Jan 1912
iv. 5. James Thomas McGinnis was born 11 Mar 1855 and died 1940
v. 6. William Henry McGinnis was born 20 Sep 1858 and died 01 Dec 1938
vi. George Samuel McGinnis was born 06 Mar 1862 and died 25 Oct 1916 in ( single)
vii. 7. Lewis Williamson McGinnis was born 12 Aug 1864 and died 16 Apr 1937 in Abilene Kansas
viii. 8. Mary Ella McGinnis was born 05 Apr 1868 and died 26 Jan 1950
ix. Arthur McGinnis was born 15 Dec 1870 and died 06 Jan 1871

Re: McDonough Co. web site for rootsweb.

histdigr — 2009-06-20 20:16:12Z

Florence J Delbridge died 2 Feb 1928 in Colchester Tsp as per the Illinois State Death Index 1916-50. Her death certificate # 0550051. No cemetery is listed. There were 2 Delbridge men listed also. Jean

thomas albert gambell lived in mcdonough county in 1870,1880 ,married in 1894 to

elmerenaoliver — 2009-06-17 18:16:56Z

louise ferrell she was 18,he was 32,did thomas albert gambell died or remarried ? he was 32, later by 1896 louise ferrell remarried to bert camren,am searching for her marriage paper,any body that can help me, i don't know what state they married in ,maybe illinois in macomb cause 1897 herbert was born.

Re: obit lookup

ltrobb — 2009-04-03 12:59:03Z

Please contact me privately and I will send the full text of obituary.

Thanks,
L Robb
tlgrobb@gmail.com

Re: Daniel Mathews 1818 Land Acquisition

msmith42291 — 2009-05-23 01:31:06Z

Wise county is one county over from Tarrant county. Amanda Mathews was in this vacinity around 1880-1900 and then in OK. Mary Ann Mathews married in the 1895 timeframe to someone in Sherman, Tx that was named either McClain, McClary, McLary or some variant of that. I do have a Martha Ellen Mathews that was older sister to Amanda E Mathews. She was in Arkansas with them in 1870. Amanda married at the age of 12 to William Waggoner and they were on the 1880 census in Ellis County which is just south of Dallas. Then she was living on land in Tarrant County Texas in 1890 when her husband died. She then married William Eno Lackey and they were in 1898 having a picture of their son William Wesley Lackey in the Gainesville Square which is one county over from Wise County. I bet that Martha Ellen named her child Annie for her mother as they called Mary Ann "Annie" Jones. You can email me at michellesmith@ebby.com

Re: Daniel Mathews 1818 Land Acquisition

msmith42291 — 2009-02-16 05:14:32Z

I meant to put 1870 in Arkansas.

Re: Daniel Mathews 1818 Land Acquisition

msmith42291 — 2009-02-16 05:13:09Z

I have information about the George W & Mary Ann (Jones)Mathews family. George & Mary Ann did go to Texas (living in Arkansas in 1879) and living in Tarrant County, Texas in 1880. She died in OK in early 1900's. Her daughter Amanda (her youngest child) also was in Tarrant county in 1890 timeframe and then OK in 1900 till her death in 1930's. If Martha is the same as the Martha in this family it could very well be that she went to be with her mother and sister in OK. We have been told that an Aunt helped deliver Amanda's children. This could be the Aunt they were talking about. I would love to share information. Amanda also lived in 1880 in Ennis County, Texas along with some others from McDonough Co, Illinois.

Re: Looking for Jesse McGinnis

LETSPARTYJOANN — 2009-03-07 05:41:54Z

Hello thank you for responding my name is JoAnn McGinnis
And I am a descendent of
Joshua and Mary Simmons they are my great great great Grandparents
Great great Grandparents John Kepel McGinnis and Mary Hardin Simmons
Their son
Great Grandparents James Thomas McGinnis and Lillie Adelial Smith
Their son
Grandparents Hugh Thomas McGinnis and Christina Mae Michaels
Their son
William T McGinnis my father and my mother Sally Darnell Wright

I am looking for john k McGinnis’s father Jesse and any information on his wife Mary Ann Reed
Would love to have any stories about the family lines .not sure where the McGinnis lines extend from.
My Aunt Cleta dad’s sister died a few years ago she was the family historian + she thought we came from Ireland but was not sure .
Thank you in advance for your help

Re: Liberty Cemetery - McDonough County, IL

LETSPARTYJOANN — 2009-03-17 04:33:20Z

would you happen to have a Marry Ann Reed McGinnis and also a Jesse McGinnis listed
thank you
JoAnn

Re: Looking for Jesse McGinnis

LETSPARTYJOANN — 2009-03-07 20:14:01Z

Great to meet you cousin Katherine
Would love to have Simmons history ,I would love to uncover the Grand parents of our lines and add history to their lives. My email is joann201213@yahoo.com
What we know about the McGinnis lines is Jesse was a carpenter in Illinois .
Yes Great great Grandparents John Kepel McGinnis and Mary H Simmons is buried here in Powhatten Kansas they lived in brown county that’s just 30 miles from me .the historical society has been very helpful. Lots of articles on the church and hardware store
Aunt cleat’s records mention that John K lived with the grand parents Simmons briefly
In Illinois. And it seems to end their.
Thank you looking forward to Simmons history.
Cousin JoAnn.

Re: Macomb, IL Western Illinois State Teachers College yearbook, 1935

brewerjoy — 2009-05-26 00:07:35Z

Send it to the Western University in Macomb.IL they have an archives library and would be glad to have it if they don't have one already. I have found a lot of things there. joyce

Re: Hendricksons: Frances, Solomon, Jesse, & ?

dalistone — 2009-04-18 15:41:56Z

I am descended from Jesse Townsend Hendrickson and his wife Ruth Maxwell through their daughter Evaline who married Burrow Mason.
Feel free to contact me at dalistone@yahoo.com

Robert P. Hurn and Mary Jane Roberts

keentz — 2009-02-14 23:26:23Z

I am searching for information about this family and descendants. They were married in McDonough County, Illinois in 1850. She was born in VA and he was born in IL.

Any information would be appreciated.

Thank you
Ken

Alexander Dorothy

keentz — 2009-02-14 23:18:56Z

I am looking for any descendants of the marriage of Alexander Dorothy and Sarah Hurn. He was born Dec 15, 1832 in McDonough Co. Illinois and was the son of Robert Dorothy and Rhoda Stinnett. They were married Sept 7, 1851 in McDonough Co. Illinois. She was born about 1832.

I would appreciate any informtion about these individuals and descendants of this family.

Thank you
Ken