Will - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Joliet Obituary and United States Federal Census

stevenwright25 — 5 Dec 2008 7:08:47 GMT

I am willing to do look ups of obituaries at the Joliet Public library for a fee of $4.oo (no additional fee for postage)a piece. I also will look up United States Federal Census records from 1790-1920 for $3.oo (no additional fee for postage) per household. Visit my website at www.jolietgenealogy.synthasite.com

Thanks for looking, Steven

Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Wilmington, IL

ambrose1889 — 11 Nov 2008 8:20:23 GMT

I have an index of gravestones for Sections B & C for Mt. Olivet in Wilmington
(St. Rose).

Will do lookups. Full index and photos are available for purchase.
A Nelson

will do lookups for 1918 Will Co. farmers

rowdmaster — 20 Jun 2003 4:32:32 GMT

I have a 1918 edition of the "Prairie Farmer's Reliable Directory of Farmers & Breeders". This is for Will & Southern Cook Counties. The book lists farmers, their family members' names, addresses, phone #'s, cars owned by families, breeds of livestock owned by farmers, etc. I will do look ups for anyone who may have ancestors living on farms in that area in 1918.I'm also researching surnames Hasenjaeger, Sennholtz & Krohn in Will Co. if anyone has any info on those surnames. Carole

Michael Doyle b. November 11,1832 IRELAND

cjansenrn — 16 Jun 2004 2:20:35 GMT

WILL COUNTY, IL resident 1860's - 1910's
many descendants still in Will County.
Spouse#2: Ellen Kavanaugh m. 1875 in IL
Spouse#1: Catherine Marin m. 1854 in CT (d.1874)
searching for photos, memories, and histories.

James Syebert/Seibert/ District of Sands

merkwan00 — 11 Oct 2008 2:09:40 GMT

I'm trying to locate any information on James Seybert in Will County. James bought land in 1838 and again in 1840. He had land near Wilmington, and the District of Sands. Does anyone know where the District of Sands is located?

How can I find out when and who bought his land?

James seems to disappear after 1840 and he is not in the 1850 Will Co, Il Federal census.

His neighbor was a Andrew Whitten, who sent a letter to the Clerk of Courts to asking and paying for a marriage license for Elizabeth Seybert and Daniel Wing. Andrew wrote this letter on April 22, 1833 in the letter he states the girl has no father and her mother gives her consent.

Does anyone have any information on these famlies?

Thank you to anyone who can help,

Mary

Early 1900's newspaper clippings from Joliet area

lharrison27 — 23 Jan 2007 9:55:53 GMT

I have recently come into possession of a scrapbook my grandmother kept as a young woman. It is filled with wedding and obituary clippings for various friends and relations from Joliet and area. I would be happy to transcribe and forward any that you feel are helpful to your research. Please review following list of names. Happy hunting!

Cole McNaughton,
Mrs. Harry O Williams (nee Mitchell),
Joe McEvilly,
Agnes McEvilly,
Bridget McEvilly,
Mary McEvilly,
Catherine Mitchell,
Joseph Kavanaugh,
Mary Kavanaugh,
McPartlin,
Hielsche,
Burke,Clennin,
Carl Buehler,
James Duffy,
Josephine Hart,
G E Jarvis,
Mary Lowry Wheeler,
Louis Aubere,
Mr and Mrs Michael Lennon,
Edmond Lennon,
Edward Collins,Frieda Mayer,Irma Read,
Arthur J Downey,
John W Downey,Father Christopher P Foster

Joliet Newspaper Archive

annarudow — 10 Apr 2008 1:03:27 GMT

I need an obituary for Robert Thompson from 1 Aug 1947 in Joliet IL. I have checked the Joliet Herald newspaper website and the Joliet library website, but I cannot find out if they have microfilm from that year. I would appreciate someone to point me in the right directions.

Onderisin in Will & Grundy Counties, Illinois

bobulusman — 7 Oct 2008 3:39:05 GMT

Am looking for any info on Michael Onderisin & Helen Tomastik, and their descendents. They apparently came to Pennsylvania mid to late 1880's where their first son, Michael A. Onderisin, was born. Moved to Central City, Grundy Co., IL area early 1890's where they had their other 5 children - John L., George, Andrew, Mary A. & Helen M. Several of the children eventually moved to the Joliet, Will Co., IL area. Some of the the married surnames include Balas, Fris, Glenn & Kober.

Reckow Family

csgahmjr — 22 Sep 2008 4:00:43 GMT

Looking for info concerning the Carl Reckow family that was living in Crete & Steger Villages, Will Co, IL during the 1900 census. Carl 47, Louise 34, William 22, Julius 17, Fred 11, John 11, Emma 8, Minnie 4, and Carl 2. My greatx2 grandmother was a Reckow and her brother sponsored her daughter Wilhelmine Pontow when she came to USA.

Chauncey V. Clinton (1825-1910/15), Perry/Will Co. IL

biermajw — 9 Sep 2008 12:50:12 GMT

I seek a DOD for Chauncey V. Clinton, husband of Harriet Ann Huller, who was listed in the 1910 census at Tamaroa, Perry Co., IL, but who may have died in 1915 in Will Co., IL. He was supposedly buried at the Old Cemetery outside of Wilton Center, Will Co., IL

Best, John Bierman
Dayton, OH
biermajw@notes.udayton.edu

Reed/Reid Township question

hintzkrohn — 27 Aug 2008 4:06:03 GMT

I'm trying to search the 1870 census & have run into a problem--the family I'm tracing was located in Will County, Reed/Reid Township on the 1880 census.

Apparently prior to 1875, this was Clinton Township, which was broken down into smaller localities. This particular area would be the extreme southwestern part of Will county, which is Braidwood.

Without knowing the locality, I'm finding it near impossible to find this family on the 1870 census, when I'm led to believe they were already there.

Does anyone have access to a pre-1875 map that might detail the localities for Clinton Township in Will County that would include Braidwood?

I would truly appreciate any help with this!

James Barton Family

bonniec22 — 5 Aug 2008 7:06:19 GMT

Am searching for fam. info on a James Barton born sept. 1839 in scotland.Parents are David & Elizabeth Barton.David later married Mary A. Wallace.
James settled in Will co.,died 26 oct. 1907.Supposingly buried at Oakwood cem..
Would appriciate any help at all.James father David was married to my 3rd great grandmother,Mary A. Wallace.
David and Mary had 2 children together also John & Sarah,James half siblings.
Thank You,
Bonnie

William Edmund Wilcox

pieratt1948 — 20 Jul 2008 12:12:44 GMT

Looking for information of William Edmund Wilcox. Born in IL and lived in Joliet and a firefighter. There is a street in Joliet named Wilcox that was named after his granfather. Injured in war.

O'Reilly & Graham in Ireland & Illinois

mbutland — 17 Jul 2008 12:42:45 GMT

Seeking information on Mary Graham, born in about 1837 in Ireland (exact location unknown).

She married Philip O'Reilly (b. about 1820) in Ireland & they immigrated to the U.S. about 1863 & settled (eventually, not sure if they lived elsewhere when they first arrived in U.S.) in Illinois - in Braidwood, in Will County.

Children:

Thomas b. abt. 1858 Ireland
John b. abt. 1860 Ireland
James b. abt. 1862 Ireland
Philip b. abt. 1863 Illinois
Joseph b. abt. 1866 Illinois
Bernard b. abt. 1867 Illinois
Peter b. abt. 1869 Illinois
Mary Ann b. between 1871 & 1874 Illinois
Jennie b. abt. 1877 Illinois
Jane b. abt. 1882 Illinois

Mary Ann O'Reilly was my great-grandmother. She married Franklin J. Leslie Jr. on February 27, 1892 in Chicago at St. James Episcopal Cathedral.

Trying to trace both the O'Reilly & Graham lines back to Ireland, if possible.

If anyone has any information & is willing to share, that would be greatly appreciated.

Early 1900's Newspaper Clippings from Joliet

mbgallot — 18 Jul 2008 2:11:57 GMT

Hello,

I would love to see what you have on Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lennon who were my direct ancestors and also Edmund Lennon who was their nephew.
Thank you very much!
Marybeth Gallot

Watsons

jewatson1 — 19 Apr 2002 5:45:58 GMT

Looking for information about any Watsons who migrated to Illinois from Centre County, Pa.

Manhattan Cemetery, Will county, John G. MILLER, died 1913, Civil War Veteran

searcher4truth — 1 Jul 2008 4:51:31 GMT

Does Manhattan Cemetery still exist? How could I locate records? I doubt my family had the money to place a head stone on my great grandfather's grave. He was supposed to be a civil war veteran who ran away to war and changed his age. Born 1845 in Little Falls, New York. Any help in locating his grave appreciated. Would like to place a stone to honor his service if it can be proven.

Death Date

ralph_winter — 18 Jul 2003 3:00:13 GMT

I am search for the death date for a Gunval Jacobson who died June 11th in Wilmington, Will county, Il. He died sometime between 1890 and 1900 at the home of his daughter Mary Hartman.

John Webb, b 1835, Ireland>Ohio>Joliet IL

SEPPLE — 24 Jun 2008 12:57:02 GMT

Accord to his tombstone at Mt Olivet Cemetery in Joliet, John WEBB was born 14 Oct 1835, in Co Mayo, Ireland. John immigrated to the USA between 1851-1853. He married Mary COLO/COLHOE 17 Jun 1855 in Mt. Savage, Allegheny Co, MD. She was born between 1837-1839 in MD.

I have been unable to find them in the 1860 census, but they were living in Girard, Trumbull Co, OH for the 1870; in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co, OH for the 1880; and in Joliet, Will Co, IL, for the 1900.

Their children were:
Patrick (1859-1897) m. Sarah HESTER
Mary (1861-?) m1. Thomas MULLIGAN, m2. John GARDNER
Margaret (1864-?) m. John DRUMGOOLE
James (1866-?) m. Bridget McKEOWN
John P. (1868- 1946) m. Mary Ellen BARRY/BERRY
Jane (1870-1872)
Michael (1871-?) m. Minnie McVEY
Andrew (1874-?)
Peter (1879-1905)
Cecelia (1882-1884).

John died 1 January 1910, in Joliet, Will Co, IL. At the time of his father's death, James was living in Cleveland, OH, and the other children were living in Chicago or Joliet, IL.

Is any one aware of WEBBs in Co Mayo, IRL, between 1830-1850? So far I haven’t been successful in finding this John WEBB in passenger lists.

DEUTSCH info from 1845 prayer/bible JOLIET, ILL

tomyco — 23 Jun 2008 7:28:13 GMT

found info in old book

Storbeck family

alsheppard1326a — 24 Aug 2001 2:02:59 GMT

Looking for members of a large clan of Storbeck siblings who came from Mecklenberg, Germany to Will County, IL between about 1850 and 1873 (children of Christian Heinrich "Henry" Christoph Storbeck and Magdalena Maria Elisabeth Stratman). They were Henry (married Fredericka Hagen), Charles, John, William (married Fredericka Lahning), Minnie (married Langamann/Langeman, Sophie (married Steinhauser), Mary (married Frederick Schwieger), and Henrietta (married Nicklaus Younker). Henry was probably one of the first to come over, William and Henrietta the last. Henry died in Will Co, IL (some of his children went to Martin Co, MN) and William died in Cottonwood Co, MN. Would like to find out more about the other siblings and their families. Thanks, Anne

Holden - Rowe - Stone - Frankfort Township

DKasuk — 13 Jun 2008 9:48:09 GMT

Am looking for the death record or obit for Permelia Rowe Holden. Permelia married Abel E. Holden in December of 1854. Am not sure if Rowe was her maiden name or the name of her previous husband. Permelia died sometime prior to October 1876.

Also looking for the death record of Abel E. Holden's third wife Mira Stone Holden. Mira/Maria married Abel Holden October 1876.

The Holdens lived in the southwest section of Frankfort Township in Will Co. Abel Holden died in 1883 leaving his property to his wife Mira Stone Holden.

Abel Holden's obit indicates he was buried in Frankfort next to his two wives (Amy Cole Holden and Permelia Rowe Holden) near Squire Sanders. Unfortunately we have not been successful in locating the place where he was buried.

1925 Obit. EMMA JANE (CARR) LEONARD (1851-1925) - Plainfield, Will Co., IL & Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI

MichaelCronk28 — 13 Jun 2008 1:07:38 GMT

SURNAMES: ABBOTT, BOWEN, CARR, CURTIS, GOODHUE, GOODRICH, HATTON, JUDD, HARVEY, LEONARD, WHITTIER

FUNERAL SERVICES ON SATURDAY FOR MRS. C.H. LEONARD

Well Known Grand Rapids Woman Succumbs at Her Home

ACTIVE IN CHURCH AND PHILANTHROPIC WORK

Funeral services for Mrs. EMMA CARR LEONARD, 73, wife of CHARLES H. LEONARD, president of the Grand Rapids Refrigerator company, and well known resident of this city for nearly 60 years, who died at her home, 455 Morris ave., SE, Tuesday night, will be held in the Fountain Street Baptist church, Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Alfred W. Wishart, officiating.

During her life Mrs. Leonard had participated in many of the city’s philanthropic movements. She was prominent in church, social and musical circles. She was an accomplished musician, having been a pianist and organist. During the earlier years of her residence here she was organist of the Park Congregational church.

HAD MANY AFFILIATIONS

At the time of her death she was a member of the Fountain Street Baptist church and the D.A.R., Founders and Patriots, L.L.C, Women’s City club, Grand Rapids Art association, and Old Settler’s association, and the St. Cecelia society, being on the building committee of the latter institution.

Mrs. Leonard was born in PLAINFIELD, ILL., Dec. 13, 1851, the daughter of COL. JAMES WEBSTER CARR and DOROTHY GOODHUE. While a young girl, Mrs. Leonard came to this city where afterwards she was married to Charles H. Leonard.

HER SURVIVORS.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Leonard is survived by one brother, HENRY J. CARR of Scranton, Pa., who will arrive in Grand Rapids this morning; three children, HARRY CARR LEONARD, Mrs. Frank A. HARVEY and Mrs. Walter H. WITTIER; 12 grandchildren, Charles L. WHITTIER and Mrs. Siegel JUDD of this city, Mrs. William A. BOWEN of New York, Mrs. Dorothy ABBOTT of Miami, Fla., Harry L. WHITTIER, Evelyn HARVEY, Mrs. William HATTON, Jr., of Grand Haven; Mrs. A.G. CURTIS, Bernice HARVEY, Charles S. LEONARD and Ruth and Emili Jane HARVEY of Grand Rapids and three great grandchildren.

THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Thurs., March 12, 1925, Pg. 3, Col. 1

******************

EMMA JANE CARR (1851-1925) was born in Plainfield, Will Co., IL, the daughter of JAMES WEBSTER CARR (1824-1875) and DOROTHY JANE GOODHUE (1828-1891). Emma married Charles H. Leonard on 15 October 1873. CHARLES HEMAN LEONARD (1848-1927) was born in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of HEMAN LEONARD (1812-1884) and JANE GOODRICH (1823-1862). Emma and Charles are both buried in FULTON STREET CEMETERY in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI.

POW/MIA KOrean War Will Co. MOLTON, RUZON

powmiadna — 8 Jun 2008 12:29:37 GMT

I am searching for the family of two soldiers who was killed in the Korea War. When they entered service they gave Will County, Illinois as their home of record.

Soldier: JAMES ENOCK MOLTON
Born: 1932 Black
Date of loss: July 5, 1953 MIA

Soldier: FRANK RUZON
Born: 1931 Caucasian
Date of loss: December 3, 1950 KIA

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 112 families from Illinois that have not been located. There are two families from Will County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find these families. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating these families.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Veronica Via Cross Kiser

PLezotte7099 — 2 Jun 2008 2:47:49 GMT

Veronica Kiser died March 3, 2008 in Channahon, Will County, Illinois
Would some kind soul please try and locate a obit for my Aunt Tiny. I would very much like to know where she was buried.

Thank You
birdys11@yahoo.com

1850 Census Lookup Please

DKasuk — 18 May 2008 4:14:48 GMT

Am looking for three connected families:
Abel E. Holden married to Amy - latter found living in Frankfort, Will Co.

Abraham Holden, married to Electra, a son Hiram. Twin brother of Abel Holden.

Joseph Carpenter, married to Susanna. Two daughters, Susan b. 1847 and Louisa b. 1849 in Illinois. Susanna is the daughter of Abel E. Holden.

These families moved to Illinois in the late 1840's.

Thank you......

Wheatland Township Cemetery

annekleinman — 1 May 2008 8:34:33 GMT

Postings on other geneaological sites indicate Wheatland Township Cemetery is in poor condition. Wheatland Township cemetery is located on 104th Street, just west of Plainfield-Naperville Road in Naperville (Will County), Illinois. I live about 4 blocks from the cemetery and frequently take walks in it for exercise. I am happy to report that it is a very peaceful and well-maintained cemetery. The grass is mowed every week, the fenceline is kept well-trimmed, the bushes and trees trimmed, etc. It was opened in 1842 and burials continue to be made, even now. Many of the headstones and monuments suggest the individuals are from (or related to) the pioneer families of this area. These families include Birkett, Boughton, Clow and Patterson. I estimate about 400-500 graves (about 20 rows with about 20-30 headstones). Most of the headstones are in excellent condition.

Barry/Webb, Barry/Mason 1900 Milwaukee WI

SEPPLE — 27 Apr 2008 2:28:56 GMT

Does anyone know why the Barry girls and their families were in Milwaukee, WI, for the 1900 census?

The household of John P. Webb (son of John Webb and Mary Colo?) and Mary Ellen Barry/Berry (daughter of Patrick Barry/Berry and Mary Webb) consisted of:
Webb, John, Jan 1868, OH, Ireland, Ireland
Mary, Jan 1870, PA, Ireland, Ireland
James, son, Feb 1889 IL
Frank, son, Aug 1890, IL
Agnes, dau, June 1893, IL
Raymond, son, Jul 1898, IL
Barry, James, boarder (actually the brother of Mary Ellen Barry Webb), Jan 1870, PA
Gallagher, Michael, boarder, 1844, Ireland, Ireland, Ireland
Lynch, Agnes, step-sister (actually the half-sister of Mary Ellen and James Barry), Aug 1887, IL, Scotland, Ireland, (daughter of Mary Webb and her second husband Bernard Lynch)

The household of Charles Mason (son of George and Elizabeth Mason) and Frances (Bridget) Barry/Berry (daughter of Patrick Barry/Berry and Mary Webb) consisted of:
Mason, Charles, July 1873, IL, IL, OH
Frances, Apr 1874, IL (actually born in PA) Ireland, Ireland
Frances S, daughter, May 1896 IL
George, brother, May 1877 IL
Lynch, John, brother-in-law, Jan 1886, IL, Ireland (incorrect, should have been Scotland), Ireland (son of Mary Webb and her second husband Bernard Lynch)

For the 1910 census, both families were back in Joliet.

McPartlin, Fitzgerald, Field, of Joliet

tomthompson53 — 26 Apr 2008 11:49:46 GMT

Greetings all:

I have a Kate Fitzgerald born Feb. 1870 in Illinois who married a Mr.____ McPartlin of Joliet. According to the 1900 Ward 1, Joliet Census, Kate (nee Fitzgerald) McPartlin was a Widow and living with her mother Margaret Fitzgerald in Joliet.

Margaret Fitzgerald born 1832 in IL., also had two son's Willaim Field born 1861 and George Field born 1863 in IL.

Would you have any information on a Field and Fitzgerald wedding in Joliet?

Or any information on the Field families of Joliet?

Thanks for any and all information in advance.
Tom Thompson
Bradenton, FL.

Michael Gallagher, b 1844 Who was he?

SEPPLE — 27 Apr 2008 3:00:40 GMT

Does anyone know what the relationship was between Michael Gallagher and John Webb and his wife Mary Ellen Barry?
Michael Gallagher was born in 1844 in Ireland and immigrated to the US in 1870. According to the Joliet City Directory of 1887, he was a teamster for Joliet Steel Co.
In the 1900 census, he was listed as a boarder with the family of John Webb and Mary Ellen Barry in Milwaukee, WI. According to his obituary, he died 18 Jan 1908 at his home at 815 Ohio St, which was the home of John Webb and Mary Ellen Barry.
He is buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in the same plot with John Webb, Mary Ellen Barry Webb, John Lynch (Mary Ellen’s half-brother), Mary Barry (Mary Ellen’s brother‘s first wife), Frank Webb (son of John and Mary Ellen); Howard Webb (youngest child of John and Mary Ellen) and his wife, Mary Agnes Adams; and Agnes Elizabeth Webb (daughter of John and Mary Ellen) and her husband, Daniel Keenan.

Fitzgerald & Parkes of Joliet

tomthompson53 — 26 Apr 2008 10:15:58 GMT

Greetings all:

Attempting to track down Birth, Marriage & Death records to connect with living decendants.

Name: Jeremiah Fitzgerald
Home in 1900: Joliet Ward 1, Will, Illinois
Age: 22
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Illinois
Relationship to head-of-house: Son
Parent's Name: Margaret
Race: White
Occupation: View image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Margaret Fitzgerald 68
John Fitzgerald 28
Jeremiah Fitzgerald 22
Margeret Fitzgerald 18
Henery Fitzgerald 17
Kate McPartlin 30
Edw Fitzgerald 27

Thanks
Tom Thompson
Bradenton, FL.

1920 United States Federal Census
about Jeremiah Fitzjarrald
Name: Jeremiah Fitzjarrald
[Jeremiah Fitzgerald]
Home in 1920: Joliet Ward 7, Will, Illinois
Age: 40 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1880
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Brother-in-law
Father's Birth Place: Virginia
Mother's Birth Place: Illinois
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Sex: Male
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 1052
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Frank Parkes 81
Katherine Parkes 48
Francis Parkes 12
Jeremiah Fitzjarrald 40

Chellios/Westfall

raebears47 — 22 Jan 2008 7:40:27 GMT

I am looking for any information about a Marie Chellios(Westfall) married to a Spiridon Chellios around 1920's in N.J. Marie died in August(?July) of 1958 in Manhatten, Il.Her Parents were Charles/Cathrine(?) Westfall(phal).
I have an article out of the Ironwood Daily Globe(MI) where it states that Maries sister Gloria Behr and family had returned home from Il after attending the funeral of her sister Marie. If possible I would love a copy or how to obtain a copy of her obit or an idea of where she is buried.
Thank you, Rachel

My Biological Father and step sisters and brothers

mta1005 — 16 Apr 2008 2:25:28 GMT

I am looking for my biological Father. His name is Larry W Bennett. He was married to my mother in 1961 or 1962 for only 3 months. They're marriage was anulled I beleive 1962 the year I was born. He left before I was born on October 5, 1962. I never met him. My mother re-married, I as raised and adopted by my step father Steven Turan in Wilmington Illinois. The last known place that I heard he was was in Texas somewhere. I do have some pictures of my step sisters and my father my Grandmother had sent me years ago. I don't know who they are, I think Tracy Bennett is one sister. I would really like to meet my step sisters or brothers and my Father. I have 4 children of my own, and I have always felt that I have other family somewhere that I really want to know. If you can help, anything would be a start. I have never had to search for anyone

Looking for info on McCray/Mcrea family Wilmington IL

parsnsfmly3 — 1 Apr 2008 6:29:57 GMT

Seeking any info on William McCray and wife Hannah living in Wilmington, IL 1870.
and
William McCray/Mcrea and wife Tabitha in Wilmington, IL 1870 and 1880, they had children Joane, William, Hannah and Charles.

I have a yearbook for lookups... Joliet High School 1947

MaryMoeller929 — 11 Mar 2008 6:39:45 GMT

I would be glad to do lookups from this yearbook and if I find a relative you name I will scan and send it to you. Also, send queries to totallymine2004@yahoo.com

Obit look up

parsnsfmly3 — 6 Mar 2008 7:53:35 GMT

Anyone willing to do an obit lookup in Joliet? I am looking for Oliver T. Carter d. Nov. 6, 1937
Thanks

Storbeck

bashinw — 3 Mar 2008 10:37:20 GMT

I am helping one of my students with her family tree. She wants to know if Henry Storbeck (born about 1832, immigrated from Mecklenburg) served in the Union forces during the civil war. Would any of his brothers have been here by 1860? Could they possible have served?
Thanks for any information you can share.
-Wendy

Strufe/McMahon

Motbobi — 9 Feb 2008 3:10:33 GMT

I am looking for an obit for Julius Strufe who was born in 1876 and died may 11, 1924 in rural willmington Will custer twp IL. he drowned in the Kankakee River,
I also am in search for his wife. Winaford McMahon or Mahon not sure of that spelling but believe it is McMahon. she was born in Braidwood, Will IL and married Julius july 18, 1896 in Odell, Livingston IL
I hope there is someone out there that can help me.
Julius and Winnie had two boys Lawerence and Arnold. then they were divorced. She married A Rael if i am correct on my findings.
Please if there is someone out there that can help i would appreciate it.

Need obit Priscilla FLYNN

alseymour — 2 Feb 2008 8:11:11 GMT

Would like obit for Priscilla Canell FLYNN. She died April 22, 2007 in Channahon, Will, Il. Thanks in advance.
AL Seymour al@seymour.net Mattydale, NY

obit needed Mackowiak 2005

familytr — 19 Dec 2007 9:06:55 GMT

Looking for an obit for William Mackowiak who died July 18, 2005 in Monee. Believe this is my mother's cousin who was born 1930.

Monee High School 1927-28- I have book & picture

Searcn4 — 28 Jan 2008 7:59:26 GMT

Monee High School 1927-28- I have book & picture

I have a Purple & Gold MSH book from 1927 and also a graduation picture of the class of 1928. If anyone would like to identify anyone in it I will be more than happy to share a copy of either or both.

Obituary Request

Hfamgen — 24 Jan 2008 5:12:40 GMT

Can any one find a obituary for me on Basil Duke Dec 24, 2002
Thanks

Information

sjhage1 — 18 Jan 2008 2:12:35 GMT

Looking for information on John George(father) and John Nichlos(son) Guether in Will County. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Boswell family

LOCKEroots — 10 Jan 2008 10:05:31 GMT

Looking for descendants of the Boswell family of Will County. Would like to discuss our kinship to each other.

Thanks
Donald Locke

Walker Old Pioneer Family

Madhappy — 5 Mar 2007 7:56:08 GMT

I am looking for any info on Old Pioneer Walker family of Will County. Looking for family of James Walker born 1793 Buckingham Co Va, died 1851 at Walker's Grove, Will Co Il. Looking for his family and their descendants.
Looking for Rev. Jesse Walker born 1766 Buckingham Co Va, and died 1835 in Walker's Grove, Plainfield, Will Co. Il.
Looking for his wife and children, and their descendents also. I am sure someone might have some info on families of these Walker pioneers. All info appreciated. Madeline and Warren

Thomas Clark early breeder of Hereford Cattle

HealOrtiz1 — 24 Dec 2007 8:38:58 GMT

I am researching Thomas Clark, b. 28 Aug. 1842 near Hereford, England, d. between 1920 & 1930 and his wife Margaret (Heal) Clark b. 22 Jun. 1841 Parkham, Devon, England d. after 1930 and their children Annie Alma Clark b. 11 Feb 1873 in Elyria, Lorain, Ohio & d. 13 Sep 1944 in Sycamore, DeKalb, IL; Flora Heal Clark b. abt. 1879 & John H. Clark who probably died young. Thomas Clark first resided in Cleveland, Ohio, then Elyria, Lorain, Ohio (1870 census). They moved to Illinois in 1877 and can be found in Washington Township, Will, IL (1880 & 1900 census)and Beecher Village, Washington Township, Will, IL (1920 census). He emigrated in 1866 & was naturalized in 1877.

Their daughter Annie Alma Clark married Dewitt D. Van Voorhis 19 Dec. 1894 & had the following children: Morris Clark Van Voorhis b. 13 May 1896 d. Dec 1981, Faith Mildred Van Voorhis b. Abt. 1901, Donald Dewitt Van Voorhis b. Abt. 1905, Ferna May Van Voorhis b. Abt. 1910, & Joyce Arleen Van Voorhis b. 10 Aug 1918 d. Mar 1997.

From the Portrait and Biographical Album of Will County, Illinois, Containing Full Page Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens of the County; Chicago: Chapman Bros., 1890:
THOMAS CLARK, a practical and successful breeder of Hereford cattle, is located on a fine farm, one mile northeast of Beecher. It comprises one hundred and twenty acres on section 9, Washington Township, that were selected with a view to their present use, and are adapted by nature and improvement for the purpose. The "Evergreen Stock Farm" is known far and near, and well repays a visit, the owner being thoroughly posted regarding the stock in which he takes such delight. Perhaps the most noticeable feature of the improvements is the commodious stock-barn, 67x97 feet, with a capacity for one hundred head of cattle and a large amount of hay and grain. All the buildings are well-constructed and sufficiently large for the various purposes for which they were designed. The herd at present consists of about sixty head, chief of the herd being Peerless Wilton No. 12,774. At the head of the herd are the fine bulls, Anxiety Third, No. 4466, and Anxiety Wilton, No. 30,272, all registered numbers familiar to stockmen. At the State Fairs held in Peoria, Mr. Clark carried off most of the sweepstakes, and at Buffalo, N. Y., he received $750 in prizes; he justly claims to have carried off more premiums than any other breeder of Herefords in the country. Thomas Clark, Sr., the father of our subject, was born in Herefordshire, England, and came of pure English blood. He grew up in his native shire, and became a breeder of the famous cattle which bear the name of the shire. As a farmer and stock-breeder he was eminently successful, and followed the business during his life, becoming prominent in that line and well known as a good citizen. He passed away in 1862, at the age of seventy-eight years. He had married a lady of his own shire, whose maiden name was Mary A. Fluck. She lived to be more than three-score and ten years old, dying in 1887, in the shire wherein her whole life had been spent. She had borne two sons and four daughters, five of whom lived to mature years, and four are yet alive. The three daughters remain in their native land, and all are married. The parents were members of the Church of England, and the father was Church Warden for many years. The gentleman whose name introduces this biographical notice was born near Hereford, England, August 28, 1842. He was reared amid the surroundings of farm life, and received a common-school education. He was about twenty-one years old when, in 1866, he set sail for America, the land of promise across the Atlantic. From Southampton he crossed to New York, whence he went at once to Cleveland,Ohio. There he learned the trade of a butcher, carrying it on in that city until 1869, and then going to Elyria, Lorain County, where he continued the same occupation for a time. He soon, however, embarked in the enterprise toward which his taste and early training led him—that of breeding Hereford cattle. Having had better advantages than most men who are engaged in the business, to learn the characteristics of the breed and the best means of caring for them, he began under favorable auspices a work that has been crowned with success. In 1877 he purchased and took possession of the now well-known "Evergreen Stock Farm," a part of which with the fine residence is represented by a view on another page. The many good qualities of Miss Margaret Heal won the earnest regard of Mr. Clark, and winning her consent to become his wife, the marriage rites were performed in Elyria, Ohio. Mrs. Clark was born in Devonshire, England, June 22, 1841, and educated in the land of her birth. She was one of ten children born to a Devonshire farmer and his worthy wife, and one of four who came to America. She was about twenty years old when they settled in the Buckeye State. Her parents remained in the mother country, dying there when upwards of four-score years of age. They belonged to the Episcopal Church, in the tenets of which they reared their offspring. Mrs. Clark has borne her husband three children, and the loss of the only son—John H.—has brought sorrow to the parents' heart. The daughters who gladden the home are Anna A. and Flora H. The parents give their adherence to the church in the doctrines of which their progenitors instructed them in youth. Mr. Clark is an independent Republican. Not only for the enterprise he has manifested in his worldly affairs, but for his kindly nature and upright character, he is respected by those who know him, and his estimable companion also holds a high place in the esteem of their associates.

Obit or Newspaper Article Needed on Eugene Derrig

Mickeyderrig — 23 Dec 2007 2:13:21 GMT

I am looking for an obit or article on the death of Eugene Derrig in Joliet IL. His death record said cause of death was a skull fracture from being hit by a car on Sep 11, 1926 in Joliet, IL He died on Sep 12, 1926.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Rider/Mott in Joliet 1865

chwhitis — 9 Dec 2007 2:56:24 GMT

I am looking for info on this family:
Peter Mott & wife Calista Ryder Mott. they were married in 1859 in Clinton Co., NY. Their son Frelon Peter Mott was born in Joliet on july 16, 1865.
any help would be appreciated.
cindy

Obit needed: Frieda Wilkening Grages Koelling

uofigirl — 27 Nov 2007 3:17:08 GMT

b. 1886
d. ??

Mother of Leona Grages Wassmann and Milton Grages; wife of Emil Grages and Albert Koelling. Buried at St. Paul's, Beecher. No idea about parents, but 2 brothers are William (b. 1882) and Herman (b. 1895) Wilkening. Can't seem to find information on the beginning or end of her life, and would appreciate any leads.

Thanks!

Caroline Hamann, Beecher, Will County Obituary Lookup

NealWRobertson — 4 Nov 2007 11:13:11 GMT

Would someone please lookup the obituary for Caroline Hamann who passed away in Beecher, Will County, Illinois on August 2, 1928. Obituary can be transcribed or scanned into an e-mail to me. Any and all help will be appreciated very much! Thank you for your time and assistance.

Hilbroner, Anthony J

marypalmquist91 — 9 Oct 2007 12:26:02 GMT

Searching for obit for Anthony J Hilbroner, born Canonsburg, PA; died 4/17/2000 Bollingbrook. Buried in Clarendon Hills Cemetery
Thank you

Effner, Chamberlain, Johnson 1880-1900

a000aaa — 21 Oct 2007 4:44:04 GMT

Elizabeth Effner was the only dau of John B. Effner and (Mrs) Minerva Chamberlain Johnson. He had several other wives and children. I have photographs but I cannot identify anyone. all were taken in Joliet.
The album belonged to my ggrandmother, Elizabeth Effner, who married George Gates Sheldon.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Newspaper Look up, Staff Sergeant Charles D. Ginn, MIA

DavidG27 — 20 Oct 2007 10:53:56 GMT

I would like to request a lookup in a newspaper close to Crete, Will Co., IL or maybe the Joliet Newspaper for the notification that Staff Sergeant Charles D. Ginn was missing in action. The newspaper where is grandparents lived is dated Feb. 11 1945. And the newspaper article for the declaration of presumed dead is dated Feb. 6 1946. I am trying to determine who was notified there in Will Co., IL.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Mary K. George

Who is Rev. John Lee buried in Lockport Ill?

3333111 — 18 Oct 2007 9:36:17 GMT

Rev. Lee and his family are buried in the Lockport City cemetery. He was born in 1850 in Ireland, died 1922. What to know more about him.
Thanks

Rev John Lee

3333111 — 18 Oct 2007 9:41:38 GMT

Does anyone know anything about Rev. John Lee buried in Lockport Illinois City Cemetery. b. 1850 in Irland -d. 1922

Obituary lookup in Joliet, Will County, Illinois

4910921 — 12 Oct 2007 4:28:35 GMT

I am looking for an obituary on a Henry Petrowsky who died in Joliet in July of 1964. Can anyone help me? Thank you so much!

Obit Lookups for Will County?

knort4 — 15 Sep 2007 5:27:45 GMT

9-15-2007

If there is anyone who can tell me the name of the main newspaper that carries obits for Homer Township (now called LOCKPORT) in Will County?

I know that a Mr. GLENN EGBERT HALEY died May 11, 1977 in Oceanside, California/San Diego County (he was born Aug, 12, 1900 in Chicago) but is most assuredly buried in Hadley Cemetery in Will County. His wife, BERNICE MARIE HALEY is also buried there, and she died January 29, 1990 (and was born Oct. 11, 1926 in Chicago, IL). I'd like to receive a printed copy of the obituaries if they are available.

If anyone can help me find obituary notices or surviving family in the Will County area, I would be most grateful, as there are no obituaries available from the San Diego newspapers. Please respond directly to my e-mail address, keith345@hotmail.com, so as not to clutter up this message board with responses. Thanks so much for any assistance offered.

KEITH NORTHINGTON, Genealogical Researcher
P. O. BOX 1382
TULSA, OK 74101-1382
(No Telephone)
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Staff Sergeant Charles D. Ginn

garyngina — 4 Sep 2007 11:05:55 GMT

Is anyone familiar with Staff Sergeant Charles D. Ginn of Will County, Illinois? Sgt. Ginn was a World War II MIA who was lost in 1944 on the same Army Air Force aircraft as my uncle, 1st Lt. Irwin G. Zaetz. My information is that Sgt. Ginn's father was Mr. William Ginn, 102 First Street, Crete, Illinois. Within the past year, the wreckage of this aircraft was discovered in a remote part of northeastern India. My family is trying to find relatives of the missing crewmen to persuade the Department of Defense to send a recovery team to the site of the wreckage. Any information on Sgt. Ginn would be greatly appreciated.

Do You have a family member who worked on the railroad

jomeyer13 — 9 Aug 2007 1:43:22 GMT

Searching for any information

Fogleman

queenrainell — 22 Aug 2007 8:15:59 GMT

I am looking for any info on a Theodore (Ted) F. Fogleman who was married to a Mary E. (unknown maiden name). He enlisted in the Army for WW2 in Will county. Please leave a note if you have any information.

Stephi

Immigration Intention look up

katiealthoff1 — 23 Aug 2007 8:33:58 GMT

I need someone to look up the Intention record for Franz Schneider. This would have been in Will County, Ill on Feb 06,1884. He later naturalized, however that was in Wisconsin. Also, would anybody be able to find if there were any deaths of children (possibly another Franz Schneider who would have been born in 1879)? So far we know that my great grandparents had 12 children, however we've only seen proof of 11 and one of the children is listed on the ship manifest coming in to the country in 1881, however he's never listed again. We know that they lived in Will County in 1884, however we believe they moved right after that to Wisconsin.

Gaskill, Joseph H

barwillo1 — 16 Aug 2007 6:31:48 GMT

My ggg grandmother had two daughters by her first husband, one was Marrietta Belle Reeves. Marrietta married Joseph H Gaskill, Jr in 1876 in Montgomery Co, KS. Joseph was born Feb 12, 1843 in Burlington Co, NJ. I found a Joseph H Gaskill age 26, harmess maker, born in NJ on the 1870 census for town of Joliet, Will Co, IL. All of the information is correct for Marrietta's husband. My question is why was he listed as a convict of the Illinois State Penitentiary? Any one out there have a way to check this for me?
Thanks, Barbara

Clarence Atherton, b. 1866 Fulton Co., IL, d. ? Will Co., IL

MaryABaccus80 — 17 Aug 2007 4:00:06 GMT

Uncle Clarence moved from Lewistown, Fulton, IL after 1920 and before 1930, to Lockport, Will co., IL with wife, Nellie Smith and 5 children. He was a coal miner in 1920 and in 1930 a guard at the state prison in Joliet, IL, later becoming assistant warden. Have not been able to find the date of his death. Need a lookup for obituary, funeral notice, or newspaper clipping. Nellie Smith Atherton died Jan. 9, 1972 and was buried Jan. 12, 1972 at Lockport City Cemetery by undertaker, William Goodale, Jr. of Lockport, IL. Need someone to look and see if Clarence is also buried there...or contact Goodale Funeral Home for information. I wrote them but received no reply.

Kwasigroch (or Kwasegroch or Kwasegrach) and Pubentz

eswanson13 — 7 Oct 2004 4:03:44 GMT

I'm looking for information on Andrew and Eva Kwasigroch, German-speakers who emmigrated from West Prussia to Joliet in the 1880s, along with their son, John, and his two brothers and two sisters. According to family lore, they farmed land near where Joliet Community College is now.

John later married Frances Pubentz and they raised 11 children on Douglas St. They spelled their last name with an "e" (Kwasegroch), rather than an "i".

If you have info on these families, please contact me.

Many thanks!
Eileen Swanson

Patrick Henry Kelly of Will Co, originally Marengo, IA

kellyti1 — 11 Aug 2007 2:39:51 GMT

Looking for any information on Patrick Henry Kelly born Marengo, IA abt 1873 to Martin P and Margaret Kelly.

Thanks,
Tim Kelly

Machan/Machen

Estha Holtz — 29 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for info on my ggg-grandfather Amos Brenneman Machan/Machen b. ca. 1840 in PA and fought for the Union in the Civil War. He married Louisa Sulzbaugh ca. 1860. His mother's maiden name was Brenneman. Amos' name was spelled Machan, but on his death was entered as Machen. Amos had a brother Levi W. Machan. My gg-grandfather was Henry Sulzbaugh Machen b. February 25, 1861, Peotone, Will Co., IL, d. November 28, 1946, Galesburg, Knox Co., IL and married Mary Evans "Matie" Brower on April 13, 1881, Sturgeon Bay, Door Co., WI. My great-grandfather was Harvey Lee Machen, b. April 17, 1884, TX. He married Mary Jane Marshall on September 06, 1905, Ft. Cobb, Caddo Co., OK. I need to know who Amos' parents were and when and where Harvey died. Harvey and Mary divorced in 1912 and his last known address was in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL. Nothing else is known of Harvey. Any other info on this family would be greatly appreciated. Will be happy to share what I have. Thank you in advance.

Foley Family

LindaFisher52 — 16 Mar 2003 12:02:46 GMT

I am looking for information on Richard Foley's wife, Irene Faulkner Foley, who died April of 1972. Richard and Irene are buried in Elwood, Illinois. I am looking for son and grandson's. Doing family research on my Foley side. Also Richard's siblings - Mary who married Thomas McDonough in 1887, Morris, Margaret who married Sam Sprague, Ellen, and my great grandparents, Annie Bridget Foley who married Charles Hazard in 1885.

James Baker

brianfutrel — 24 Jul 2007 7:10:29 GMT

Judge James Baker was living with his daughter(Mrs George Dickson) when he died on a Sunday just before 18 October 1910. I would like to find an obit for Judge Baker. Any newspaper article about him would be great. Any info on Baker would be appreciated. I would like to find out if any of his descendants are still around. Thanks for your help. brian

Obituary Look-Up

PSCrain — 20 Jul 2007 7:28:34 GMT

I'd like a copy of the obituary of Robert Kent Crain of Joliet, Will Co., IL. He died 2 January 2007, was bor 25 May 1934, son of Zardia & Eva Langdon Crain.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Looking for descendents Drew, Osborn, Knowlton, Turner, Bedford

byulibraryfhl — 7 Apr 2006 5:46:52 GMT

John L. DREW b. 1818 New Jersey came to Channahon about 1850 with wife, Mary BEDFORD and children, Isaac b. 1841, John Louis b. 1842, Francis 'Frank' b. 1847, Albert b. 1850 and Adela b. 1864 m. Milo CLINTON. John Louis m. Anna J. DREW and their child, Isaac Ferman b. 1871 m. Jessie OSBORN dau. of Luke Wright OSBORN in 1895 in Morris. Luke OSBORN's other children were: Edna b. 1868 m. Sheldon D. KNOWLTON 1890, Edith b. 1870 m. James BARTO, Nellie Rebecca b. 1876 m. John Frank TURNER, and Louis W. OSBORNE b. 1883

Erigson Family

MichelleMichael18 — 2 Jul 2007 12:52:16 GMT

Looking for info on Erigson Family. Carl (Charles) & Mary Erigson. I believe to have lived in this area in or about latter 1870's or early 1880's. Children born Ill., were Anna, Mary, John, Freda, Emma and Henry. All between the time of 1873 to 1884. Also looking for death record of Carl Erigson sometime around 1886. Could also have lived in Cook County.

MURRAY, THOMPSON

jrn3357 — 9 Jul 2007 12:45:43 GMT

Looking for descendants for Lawrence MURRAY (1870-19__), and Edith Ruby Thompson of Joliet.

They had four children: Annabell (1901-1924), Joseph b 1898, Everett b 1910 and Mae (1900-1939). I think their mother Ruby died in 1914 and Lawrence remarried.

CONNER, WALSH, Lemont area

jrn3357 — 9 Jul 2007 1:39:23 GMT

Looking for descendants of Daniel Conner b. 1830 and Bridget Welsh. They married in Will County May 1858.
They are buried at Sag Cemetery in Lemont.

Elizabeth Cooper

GeraldCooper39 — 28 Jun 2007 6:31:08 GMT

Looking for info on Elizabeth Cooper, b abt 1856 in Erie County, New York. The 1870 Census shows her in Homer, Will County, Illinois with her parents and siblings.

Townill Family-Plainfield Twp

Ronald Otto — 23 Nov 2004 10:26:50 GMT

Hewson & Mary Jane (Johnson) Townill/Townhill were the parents of 13 children and settled in the Plainfield area about 1882. According to various obituaries of some of the children, the family originated in Lincolnshire, England. It is correct that Hewson Sr (1850-1932) was born in Horncastle, Lincs. the son of John & Mary Townhill. In turn John was the son of William & Elizabeth Townhill who resided at Coningsby, Lincs where John and his sister, Maria, were born. Jane Townhill, daughter of Maria & John Fisher, married at Coningsby Thomas Kirman. Thomas and Jane Kirman came to Wheatland Twp, Will Co in 1873, and from 1883 farmed in DuPage Twp till their respective deaths in 1904 and 1912. They are my gg grandparents. Seek contact with descendants of Hewson & Janie Townill.

Question on Illinois' resources

dauber52 — 13 Oct 2002 6:20:44 GMT

Could someone tell me if Will Co., IL had a state census in 1885 and 1895, and if so, would it be on microfilm at the genealogical society? Also wondering where I could find the naturalization records of an ancestor (in an old family tree, it stated he became a citizen on March 20, 1878) This would have been in the Joliet area.
Thank you

Conant Family in Will County, Illinois

morganroad36 — 18 Jun 2007 7:46:17 GMT

I am looking for Conants living in Illinois who descended from Amos Conant. My ancestor, Amos Conant, came from Concord Massachusetts in the mid 1700s. He moved to Vermont then New York (Bainbridge). Many of his descendents moved to Illinois in the 1800s and I believe many are still living there today.

I am a descendent of Amos's but my line stayed in Vermont and never moved to NY or Illinois. I am trying to establish a connection between my Vermont ancestors and Amos's Illinois descendants. I am the group moderator at Family Tree DNA for the Conant family. See:

https://www.familytreedna.com/surname_join.aspx?code=E50236&...

It seems that my Conant line is not related to the Conants descended from Roger Conant of Salem Massachusetts. Amos is listed in the F.O. Conant's book on the Conant family as a Conant whose lineage is uncertain. It looks as if either Amos is not a true Conant or somewhere down the line a woman who married in to my father's Conant line had an affair with another man... At any rate, if I could get in touch with an Illinois Conant descended from this Conant line of descendants:

1. Amos, 2. Abel, 3. Lorenzo Franklin 4. Robert Fletcher 5. Robert F. OR his brother Joseph LaVerne

I do know that the line lived for many years near Joliet, Illinois.

Please contact me at mhconant@yahoo.com

Thank you.

Obituary Look Ups Needed From Joliet

JudyMagill46 — 25 Feb 2007 12:14:17 GMT

This is my first message, so please forgive the subject line! The vast majority of my maternal family is from Joliet, and all but a few have passed on, mostly in the late 1960's, 1970's and at least one in 1992. Are there any resources I can use to locate these obits? The most important one to me is that of my Mother: Barbara (BURRESS)Ekdahl, b.27 December 1923, Joliet/IL/Will and d. 26 March 1968 in Corpus Christi/TX/Neuces. She was buried in Oakwood cemetery in Joliet. Thanks in advance!

Civil War / Joliet (Will) Illinois

BradBahr — 24 May 2007 2:56:41 GMT

I found a Civil War Pension record for John H WYSS.
My problem now is, I can't find anywhere that he is listed as being in the Civil War.
Anyone have any ideas where to find this?

Thanks
Char
polkadotcrafts@yahoo.com

looking for e-mail add./ for Stephanie Young

BradBahr — 24 May 2007 3:28:00 GMT

Looking for an old e-mail of youngyuma@aol.com
She has listings under missboris, and Stephanie Young.
We are researching the same family in Joliet and I can't seem to find her.
Any ideas?

Thanks
Char
polkadotcrafts@yahoo.com

Samuel and Emily Goodrich VT>DuPage Township 1850>MN 1860

Pat_Sabin — 19 May 2007 1:29:32 GMT

I'm just working on a few peripheral family members, and wonder if anyone has any knowledge of Samuel and Emily Goodrich who lived in DuPage Township, Will Co, IL in 1850.

Samuel and Emily Goodrich appear in the 1850 Census of the township of DuPage in Will County, Illinois. Samuel is listed as a farmer. Their children: S. Augustin, 23; Allen S., 21; James H., 17; Ruth M., 14. Also in the house are Abigail Standish, 12, and Emana (?) C. Standish, 7. Both Samuel and Emily Goodrich were born in Vermont. Samuel was b. about 1802, and Emily was born about 1812. Could Emily Goodrich be the sister of Cyrus Adams?

Cornelius Adams, son of Cyrus Adams and Mary Sabin, was born about 1850 in Naperville,IL. Mary Sabin Adams died May 31, 1851.

In the 1860 Census, Cornelius Adams is living with father and step-mother, Cyrus and Ellen E. Adams, in Placerville, CA, June 1860, and with Samuel and Emily Goodrich in Bloomington, Hennepin Co, MN, in the Nov. 1860 and in the 1870 Census.

In the 1870 Census, Cornelius also appears in 4th Ward of St. Anthony, Hennepin Co.,MN, as a student of ministry.

birth lookup for joliet

RayStokes51 — 17 May 2007 11:24:21 GMT

seeking birth info for granfather to find his parents names he was emitt ben craighead born approx 1899 in joliet illinois please send any info to ray stokes at lls38@comcast.net thanks in advance

Need obituary please

Char_Brosam — 2 May 2007 3:53:35 GMT

Looking for an obituary for
Effa R. Apostolou
Born Dec 30, 1934 Iowa
Died Jan 15, 1998, Elwood, Will co.
Thank you for any information.

1920 & 1930 Census lookup, please

solfert1 — 26 Apr 2007 2:43:25 GMT

I am hoping that someone wouldn't mind doing a lookup for me.

1920 & 1930 Censuses: ,Will Co, IL
BABCOCK, Norman born c 1918

I am hoping that this is the Norman BABCOCK that I've been searching for.

Thanks so much.

Allen Family from Joliet

richardschwartzkopf — 16 Aug 2003 8:53:09 GMT

My Great Grandmother, Pearl Estella ALLEN, was born in Joliet, IL, on November 19, 1893. I am searching for her father's name, and think it might be in the 1895 Illinois State Census, in the city of Joliet. I am out of state and don't have access to these records, and would be most grateful if someone could find this information for me. I believe Pearl's mothers name was Gertrude. I found this in the 1900 Federal Census for the city of Joliet, which shows Pearl as having three younger brothers, Joseph (born 1895,) Thomas (born 1897,) and Robert (born 1900.) There is no male listed in the household, so I would guess her father died in late 1899 or early 1900.

Her father was connected to a large family of ALLEN's that moved to Rush County, KS, from Will County and Kankakee County, IL. I have a great deal of information on these Kansas ALLEN's, but I've not been able to figure out exactly how her father connects to them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

1973 Obit INFO, Joliet

SueMcC551 — 12 Sep 2006 9:50:05 GMT

I'm looking for a Joliet, died Feb 1973, Obituary for George Pfeil. What's the name of the Joliet daily newspaper, are any of their older things available on-line, and where would I have to go if it's in-person lookup, only? Paper's archives? Joliet Library? Historical Society?

marriage Cuykendall + Sutter

KateNich — 22 Apr 2007 2:04:47 GMT

I am writing to request information on a possible marriage in your county for my gr-grandparents, Alfred Cuykendall (1840-1894) + Phillipina Sutter (1842-1907). He moved to Illinois with his family from New York some time in the mid to late 1850s; in the 1860 federal census, he is living with his mother Elizabeth Taylor in Aux Sable. Phillipina immigrated from Germany in that same time frame. By 1862, they were married and had their first child.

One undocumented reference on the Internet indicated that he may have married in Will county. They lived primarily in Morris but Alfred had an unknown connection in Joliet and surrounding communities as he went there to visit often and periodically to live. For example, when he enlisted in the 64th Illinois Infantry Volunteers in 1864, he declared himself to be a resident of Joliet. Grundy County Historical Society confirmed that they did not marry there. Can some kind soul verify if they possibly married in Will County sometime between 1860-1862? Thank you in advance.

CREPEL Joliet

bcrepel — 21 Apr 2007 9:22:25 GMT

hello

i am french, excuse me for my poor english
i search who know
Bénoni Alphonse CREPEL
DIED 1 november 1971
Joliet,,Illinois,,Etats-Unis-d'Amérique
who arrived with "Philadelphia", in Ellis Island le 29 octobre 1904.

Know you children ?

thank you
Bertrand (Lille, Nord, France)
http://www.gennpdc.net

Joseph Westendorf family in Naperville

GritE — 18 Apr 2007 5:55:34 GMT

I search information about descendant of Joseph Westendorf, * 1866 in Mecklenburg, emigrated in 1884, marries in 1887 with Lena Heiden in IL. They lived in Naperville, IL and had two daughters Minnie and Edna. Lena Heiden emigrated in 1885 with John, Elizabeth (Tohl) and Auguste Westendorf (* 21 Aug 1884) on the ship Moravia to NY. I would be very grateful for any help.

WILL Co. IL - before 1878

Tricia M. — 27 May 2000 12:25:56 GMT

Totally indexed 1878 Will County IL History. Any name listed in the history, even children, are indexed. Will look up names, no fee for info. I have multiple surnames and generations there. email rbbtfarm@amouse.net Tricia M.

St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Frankfort

KStanbary — 16 Apr 2007 8:13:55 GMT

Who administers the St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Frankfort? Formerly called the St. Peter's Deutsche Evangeliche Geminde. I called the St. Peter's UCC church but they said they did not know. I am looking for cemetery records from 1913. Thank you kindly.

Obit lookup for Bernard Burke of Joliet, IL

karenpghblue — 14 Apr 2007 12:28:51 GMT

Could someone please do an obit. lookup for me for Bernard Burke, my gr-gr-grandfather.

Born 1835
Died 1894

St. Patrick Cemetery
Spouse: Mary Ann Walsh Burke

1922 and 1923 Joliet, Illinois High School Yearbooks lookups

slw1948 — 15 Apr 2007 10:54:03 GMT

I have Joliet, Illinois, USA yearbooks, the 1923 Joliet High School Yearbook and the 1922 Joliet High School Yearbook, and the commencement program for the class of 1922, both high school and Joliet Junior College. These yearbooks cover the entire high school student population, Freshman through Senior. It also includes paid advertisements for local businesses.

I can do lookups.

1846 BURKE marr. BRADY

n67genajm — 6 Apr 2005 1:25:28 GMT

I am looking for families & descendants of MICHAEL BURKE and ELLEN BRADY who married on 6 February 1846 at St Patrick's Church in Joliet, IL. They would be my husband's great-grand parents. The witnessess were PATRICK QUINN and MARY WALSH. Does anyone see any connections to the names mentioned? Would love to hear from you.

Joliet Township High School 1911 Yearbook

lbrown42 — 5 Jan 2003 7:00:20 GMT

I have my Grandmother's JTHS 1911 yearbook. Will be happy to do lookups for those of you who had ancestors in that high school at that time. Lynn

Bernard Burke

karenpghblue — 13 Apr 2007 11:50:09 GMT

I am looking for information on my gr-gr-grandfather.

His name was Bernard Burke
He lived in Joliet, Illinois
Bron 1835 died 1894
Born in Ireland
Spouse: Mary Ann Walsh Burke Born 1845 Died 1935 Born in Ireland

Father william Burke
Mother Margaret ? Burke

Buried at St Patricks Cemetery, Joliet Illinois

they had 9 children all born in Ireland

Is the anyone who could possibly send me pics of his gravestone?

their second youngest child James H Burke is my gr-grandfather

Thank you for your time and help

Karen
karenpghblue@yahoo.com

obituary lookups please

gsgina2000 — 11 Apr 2007 8:48:35 GMT

looking for obituaries on the following:

Gaetano (could be Thomas) Bruno: b. August 7, 1883 and d. may 1968 (ssdi did not have full dates on any of these)

Carmela Bruno: b. July 12, 1983 and d. March 1978

Carmela Bruno: b. May 1, 1904 and died November 1986. Carmela's maiden name is Savoca if this is helpful and she had a sister in Kansas City, MO but I am not sure whether or not she would be mentioned because I think she died before Carmela.

Thank you in advance for any help you could provide.

Rohe in Joliet and Will Co.

belledame — 10 Apr 2007 12:21:15 GMT

In 1871 Carl Heinrich, a.k.a. Charles Henry Rohe organized the St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Joliet. I believe that he was born in 1846 in Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY; attended college in St. Louis, Mo., during 1870; came to Will Co. and md. there or nearby Caroline -, b. ca 1850, Ill. Their dau. Mathilda was b. in Ill. ca 1874. What was Caroline's name? Who were her parents? Is Carl related to John or Henry, who lived in Crete? Carl res. 1880 in Detroit, 1900 Columbus, Ohio.

seeks inf re Eveline King born 1848 in Il - 1860 in Joliet, Will, IL

DMWKing — 11 Apr 2007 1:28:10 GMT

Eveline King dau of Morris J King & Sarah A Merritt
was born in 1848 in IL
1850 family was in Ottawa, LaSalle, Illinois, but by 1860 census Eveline is listed in Joliet, Will, IL

George Schmitt b. 1860, Will County, Illinois

sheriflandrick — 29 Mar 2007 3:43:17 GMT

I am looking for information on the ancestors of George Schmitt (1860-1934), the son of Valentine Schmitt and his wife Phoebe/Phillipene (maiden name unknown). George was born in Will County, Ill and was living at Broken Bow, NE by February 1890. His wife was Elizabeth Springstube. Thank you so much, Sheri Cox