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Surnames: GRIESER HUTH
Submitter: Don Huth ([email protected])
Date: 07 Dec 1998

Carolina Magdalena or Magdalena Carolina Grieser (or Grisser)

Surnames: COURSEY JOHNSTON MCNEIL MCHENRY
Submitter: Richard W. Coursey ([email protected])
Date: 05 Dec 1998

I am searching for data on Isaac Johnston and Clarissa Ann Coursey m. Logan Co. Ky. abt. 1830 they later moved to Il. settling in Randolph Co. near Sparta before 1864. A son Absolom m. Sara McHenry b. Sparta Apr. 9, 1845 m. Sparta Jul. 21, 1864. She d. Apr. 24, 1916 ? Absolom d. Jul. 24, 1910 at South Bend, In. They had 8 children two of which died in infancy and are probably buried in Randolph Co. near Sparta Samuel Palmer Johnston b.28/7/1872 d. 6/4/1874 and Artur Dewitt Johnston b. 23/3/1881 d. 23/3/1881. Clarissa Ann later m. Thomas McNeil and they had two children and information I have says she was buried at Chester. I have no idea what happened to Isaac Johnston I assume he died.

Surnames: RUSCHE DICKS HENDRICKS
Submitter: Linda Hendricks ([email protected])
Date: 30 Nov 1998

I have a baptismal certificate for my g-grandfather Carl Heinrich Wilhelm RUSCHE. He was born 1873 in Horsecreek,IL. His parents were named Heinrich Rusche and Katarina DICKS Rusche. I am trying to find out if they married in IL. or in Germany. I found them in the 1900 Census of OK., it said they were married the same year they immigrated. It also had listed 2 children who had died. I'm trying to find out if they were buried in IL. There is also listed in the 1900 OK.Census, an Oscar Rusche. He was in a difeerent county, but one of my uncles seems to think he was related. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks! Linda Hendricks, 2509 S.W.45thSt.Oklahoma City,OK 73119 or e-mail at [email protected].

Surnames: SLUSHER MATHIS
Submitter: Cate Daniell ([email protected])
Date: 28 Nov 1998

Searching for any information on my gg-grandfather Marion SLUSHER b. about 1848 and d. 1924. Married Margaret Ann MATHIS b. 1850, d. 1924. Family story says that Marion's family was killed by indians all except him and a brother. They family was supposed to be traveling west at the time from place unknown. He and his brother were separated and taken in by different families and were never in contact again. Marion did not know his birthdate or place. SLUSHER may even be the name of the family that took him in and not his own. Does anyone have any information on this family individuals. The tiniest clue will be greatly appreciated. We don't know how to go forward (backward) from here. Thanks for any assistance you can give. Cate Daniell.

Surnames: ROSS HAIR
Submitter: Ed Page ([email protected])
Date: 24 Nov 1998

I am searching for any and all information on David ROSS. He was living in Randolph Co. in 1861 when he joined the Civil War. He enlisted at Nashville, IL on Sept 17, 1861. His CW records say that he lived in Coulterville, IL. I need to know his parent's names. Any brothers or sisters? David ROSS married Charity Ann HAIR in Randolph Co. in 1970/1. Also, there is a Thomas ROSS in the same regt, and Co. as David. (Co. H, 5th Regt.IL Cav.) Who is Thomas, a brother? Any help would be appreciated. Perhaps we could exchange information.

Surnames: WISELY
Submitter: C. Deutsch ([email protected])
Date: 21 Nov 1998

I am interested in corresponding with those researching the Wisely family of Randolph Co.

Surnames: WILLIAMSON
Submitter: C. Deutsch ([email protected])
Date: 21 Nov 1998

I am searching for George L. Williamson of Randolph Co., IL. His brothers were James and Samuel. Any information will be appreciated.

Surnames: MOEUR HENRY
Submitter: Stacy Augustine ([email protected])
Date: 17 Nov 1998

Searching for any info on Jean Alexander MOEUR, m. Euphrasine HENRY 25 November 1841 in Randolph Co., Ill. Does anyone know whether there was a French community in the area ?

Surnames: PETIT
Submitter: Shirley Wylie ([email protected])
Date: 09 Nov 1998

Is anyone doing research on the Petit families? My husband's g-grandmother was Martha Jane Petit (1820-1889). I can't even prove who her parents were.I need all the help I can get on this family. This is a very old family, surely someone has done some research on them.

Surnames: COUNTS COUNTZ
Submitter: Steve Counts ([email protected])
Date: 03 Nov 1998

COUNTS - Nicholas COUNTS b. Oct. 1790 in Grainger Cty, TN. He died August 15, 1841 in RANDOLPH Cty. His son Aaron b. August 13, 1826 in Grainger Cty, TN later moved to Collins MO. I do not know if he moved to Randolph Cty with his father. However he probably did. Aaron married a women by the name of Mary or Molly V. Any help is appreciated. Steve Counts

Surnames: HUNTER HOLLIDAY WEIR BOYD STEWART WRIGHT
Submitter: Lynne Gantt ([email protected])
Date: 24 Oct 1998

HUNTER--HOLLIDAY--WEIR--BOYD--STEWART I'm looking for parents of my great grandfather, John Henry Hunter who married Margaret Holliday in 1867. Some of Margaret's siblings died in Coulterville or Cutler, Magaret's siblings were Jane, Rachel, John, Elizabeth, Sarah, David and Martha. My grandmother, Mary Inez Hunter had siblings Clarence Archibald, John Alonzp, Berdella Margaret, Edwin, Margaret Agnes, Laura Elizabeth, Henry Howard. Some died in Oakdale area. They may have moved to Missouri ca. 1900. Thanks, Lynne Gantt

Surnames: HOUSE
Submitter: Bill House ([email protected])
Date: 24 Oct 1998

I'm looking for information on Micajah House and his family. He bought fed land in Randolph Co. in 1818 and in 1821. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Bill House

Surnames: GERLACH GREGORY MEYERS KUEKER MITTENDORF
Submitter: Debbi Schumer ([email protected])
Date: 24 Oct 1998

GERLACH I'm searching for descendents of August and Audalhait GERLACH. They were born in Germany. They had a farm in Campbell Hill, IL. There was many children. August, Anna Dora (my grandmother) Caroline. George, William, Clara, Emmy. Possibly more There are Gerlach's in the Randolph Co. that married. Could these be brothers of August? I have some information but would like to fill in the gaps. Thank You in advance.

Surnames: KEE WALKER
Submitter: Kinter Bernard ([email protected])
Date: 23 Oct 1998

William R. Kee, 7th TN Cav, is shown as a resident of SNACHWINE in the list of Civil War Soldiers. I believe he was my gg-grandfather. He came from Carroll County, Tennessee. He married, and had at least one son who was named William and married Suzy Walker. My grandfather was born in 1892 to William J Kee and Suzy Walker. His name was Lannie Loren Kee and there were four brothers. Can anyone help me find info about this family, please?

Surnames: JOLLY MCMANUS
Submitter: Marlene Jolly ([email protected])
Date: 22 Oct 1998

Would like to hear from anyone who has any info. on the Jolly family from Randolph Co. area, 1870-1880. Mary Jolly died 1880; daughter, Phoebe married a McManus and lived at Sparta. Thanks, Marlene

Surnames: HARMON DENSON BRANT MORRIS
Submitter: Désirée de Nantes ([email protected])
Date: 22 Oct 1998

There was a Daniel HARMON who married a Rachel DENSON in Randolph County on 24 July 1873. If he was born January 1839/1840, he would have been 33 at that time. I need someone to check the marriage records in Chester for this marriage; if Daniel HARMON was 33 when he married this lady, then he is my ancestor. There was a Daniel J HARMON who married Martha Jane BRANT (née MORRIS) on 5 Novemeber 1885 in Blair, Randolph County. These two Daniels may be the same person. Please e-mail me. THANK YOU !

Surnames: HAIR
Submitter: Ed Page ([email protected])
Date: 21 Oct 1998

Charity Ann HAIR married, David ROSS about 1870 in, I believe, Sparta IL or surrounding area. I would like to find Marriage Cert.

Surnames: ROSS
Submitter: Ed Page (edchel@televar,com)
Date: 21 Oct 1998

I am searching for the ROSS family in Randolph Co. in the 1860's-1870's The father was David Ross and the mother, Charity (Hair) ROSS. One child,Anna E ROSS (b Mar 18 1870/1871) was born to this couple while they lived in or around Sparta. She was my ggrandma. The family left Randolph Co. in or about 1872 a year after Anna was born. The family moved to Eastern Kansas.

Surnames: CASHION THAYER (THIAR) RILEY KEETON MCLAUGHLIN TILDON FLETCHER WALLS
Submitter: Patricia Cooper ([email protected])
Date: 17 Oct 1998

Looking for any information on these Surnames in Randolph Co., ILL

Surnames: ANDERSON HUFF WOLF
Submitter: Debbie Pitezel ([email protected])
Date: 17 Oct 1998

Searching for family of James Anderson and wife Rachel Huff. They were living in Sparta in 1869 Also searching for a Martha Anderson who married a Wolf? Also Nobel and Elizabeth Anderson.

Surnames: CRAWFORD
Submitter: Jim laskares ([email protected])
Date: 14 Oct 1998

Information on William Crawford(wife:Helen Beveradge)family from Ayrshire Scotland. William died in Scotland and Helen died(1856)in Sparta, Ill. Son Henry(wife:Jane Boyle)and rest of family came to Randolph Co. Illinois(1839)living near Sparta. Family lived in Randolph Co. for 30 years then moved to Crawford Co.( Girard ) Kansas, where they are all buried.

Surnames: UNDERWOOD LOVE WHITE
Submitter: Cathy Love ([email protected])
Date: 13 Oct 1998

Pauline UNDERWOOD LOVE WHITE was buried in Edgewood,ILL.circa:1952. She had been married to John LOVE until his death in 1940. (Orange Co.,Ind.) Sometime later she moved to Ill. and married Charlie WHITE. I have been told that she may have been at a Funeral home named, Palmers. I do not believe she has a headstone and may be buried in a cemetery for the poor. If anyone has any leads I will be most grateful. Thank you, Cathy Love [email protected]

Surnames: MOORE BOYD COULTER
Submitter: Joni Litteer ([email protected])
Date: 11 Oct 1998

William B. MOORE (b. 1812) married (April 1841) Susan BOYD (d. 1848), sister of David B. BOYD of Sparta, Randolph County. William B. MOORE then married Elizabeth ?, and their family moved from Randolph Co. to Weld County Co. Colorado in 1866. William's brother, Thomas C. MOORE (b. 1818) married Eliza COULTER (b. 1817) in Randolph County. Thomas and Eliza were living in Weld County, CO. prior to William and Elizabeth's arrival in 1866. Any information on these families appreciated. Have information on descendants of William and 1st wife, Susan BOYD.

Surnames: TEMPLE BOYD CASHDOLLAR BUSCH BLANTON BARTON BOWEN GREEN
Submitter: Dorothy J. Schendel ([email protected])
Date: 08 Oct 1998

I am looking for relatives and descendants of Robert Elias TEMPLE b. 4 Aug 1855 in PA d. 24 Sep 1917 Marrisa, IL m. Alice Salina BUSCH 25 Jul 1878 in ?. The children of Robert Elias & Alice Salina BUSCH are: Ida Mae TEMPLE b. 1 Apr 1881 in Houston, IL d. Unknown in ? m. Alvie BOWEN Unknown in ?; Clarence TEMPLE b. 19 Jan 1884 in Hounston, IL d. 2 Sep 1935 Unknown in ? m. Flora BOYD May 1906 in ?; Mary Beatrice TEMPLE b. 12 Jun 1888 in Houston, IL d. 16 Nov 1971 in Conta Costa County, CA m. Conrad B. REINHARDT Jr. 19 Feb 1907 in East St. Louis, IL; Mertle Arene TEMPLE b. 16 Sep 1891 in Houston. IL d. 4 Mar 1893 in Houston, IL; Margaret Jane TEMPLE b. 4 oct 1893 in Houston, IL d. 4 Sep 1967 in Toledo, OH m. William BLANTON 5 Aug 1913 in ?; Alice Rhoda TEMPLE b. 4 Aug 1895 in Houston, IL d. Jul 1982 in Los Angeles County, CA m. Guy Robert GREEN 6 Aug 1913 in ?; Robert Riley William TEMPLE b. 11 Oct 1897 in Houston, IL d. 22 Aug. 1963 in Los Angeles, CA? m Louise ? Unknown in ?; Allitos Onetio TEMPLE b. 19 Dec 1902 in Houston, IL d. 19 Dec 1902 in Houston, IL.

Surnames: WALL CLIFTON PEACH LEE OLIVER SCHLUNEGER NELSON KRYGER GRAY
Submitter: Dorothy J. Schendel ([email protected])
Date: 08 Oct 1998

I am searching for the Relatives and descendants of Conrad Benjamin REINHARDT b.21 Jun 1865 in IL d. 26 Sep 1939 in Sparta, IL m. Margaret BERT 5 Aug 1884 in Chester, IL. The children of Chilfdren of Conrad Benjamin Sr. and Margaret BERT REINHARDT are: Louis Peter REINHARDT b. 3 May 1885 in Preston, IL d. Oct 1976 in Colfax, CA m. Jesse May LEE 9 May 1911 in ?; Canrad Benjamin REINHARDT Jr. b. 10 Sep 1886 in Preston IL d. 7 Sep 1960 in Oakland, CA m. Mary Beatrice TEMPLE 19 Feb 1907 in East St. Louyis, IL; Minie or Minnie REINHARDT b. Aug 1888 in Preston, IL d. Aug 1888 in Preston, IL; Mollie Margaret REINHARDT b. 1890 in White Oak, IL d. Sep 1972 in Cliton, IL m. ? OLIVER Unknown in ? m. Ben NELSON unknown in ?; Christina Amelia REINHARDT b. 13 Sep 1893 in Sparta, IL d. 29 Jul 1966 in Colfax, CA m. James CLIFTON 24 Aug 1916 in Pinkneyville, IL; Emma Clara REINHARDT b. 27 May 1896 in Sparta, IL d. 28 Jul 1983 in Colfax, CA m. Ernest GRAY Unknown in ?; Rose Freda REINHARDT b. 10 Mar 1899 in Walsh, IL d. 14 Mar in Kearney, NE m. John KRYGER Unknown in ?; Clara Elizabeth REINHARDT b. 9 Oct 1900 in Walsh, IL d. Nov 1995 in Wood River, IL m. James PEACH Unknown in ?; Matilda Rose A. b. Jun 1903 in Walsh, IL m. Walter SCHLUNEGER Unknown in ?; m. DAVIS Unknown in ?.

Surnames: REINHARDT MEYEROTT ROSS BERT LATTIMORE
Submitter: Dorothy J. Schendel ([email protected])
Date: 08 Oct 1998

I am Looking for relatives and descendants of George REINHARDT Abt. 1817 in Bavaria, Germany; d. unknown in Preston, Randolph, IL ?; m. Catherine Ross b. Abt. 1835 in Bavaria, Germany d. unknown in Preston, Randolph, IL ? The children of George & Catherine (ROSS) REINHARDT are: Elizabeth REINHARDT b. Abt. 1858 in IL d. unknown in Sparta, IL? m. James LATTIMORE Abt. 1878 in IL?; George REINHARDT b. Abt. 1859 in IL d. unknown in Sparta, IL?; Ama(e)lia Reinhardt b. Abt. 1863 in IL d. unknown in Baldwin, IL? m. MEYEROTT Abt 1883 in unknown; Conrad B. REINHARDT b. 21 Jun 1865 in IL d. 26 Sep 1939 in Sparta, IL m. Margartet BERT 5 Aug 1884 in Chester, IL; Adolphus REINHARDT b. Abt. 1867 in IL d. Unknown in IL?; Henry REINHARDT b. abt 1868 in IL d. Unknown in IL?; Albert REINHARDT b. Unknown in IL? d. in Unknown in IL?; August REINHARDT b. in unknown IL d. in CO?; Daniel REINHARDT b. Unknown in IL d. Unknown in Coleridge, IL. George is said to have these children from a previous marriage: Phillip REINHARDT b. Abt. 1837 in Bavaria, Germany d. unknown in IL? m. Caroline ? Abt. 1865 in IL?; Frederick REINHARDT b. unknown in Bavaria, Germany? d. unknown in ?; William REINHARDT in Bavaria, Germany? d. Unknown in ?

Surnames: MORRIS GILBREATH
Submitter: Garland ([email protected])
Date: 07 Oct 1998
 

MORRIS - GILBREATH Thomas Morris married Esther Gilbreath 1816 St.Clair Co.IL. Esther Gilbreaths farther had dealings in Randolph Co.IL. Any info on Thomas Morris would be appreciated.

Surnames: HUNTER HOLLIDAY PATTON MCCLOY STEPHENS DEVINE
Submitter: Lynne Gantt ([email protected])
Date: 03 Oct 1998

I have had no luck finding info on my grandmother's family. She was Mary Inez Hunter Devine, sister of Clarence Archibald, John Alonzo, Berdella Margaret (Patton), Margaret Agnex (McCloy) Laura Elizabeth (Stephens). Her parents wer Margaret (Holliday) and John Henry Hunter. Mary Inez was born near Sparta in 1885. Her parents married April 9, 1867. She married in St. Louis 4-26-1905 to Harry George Devine. Can anyone help? Thanks, Lynne Gantt

Surnames: SPILBELER HENDRICKS HENDRIX
Submitter: Pam ([email protected])
Date: 03 Oct 1998

I am looking for George Spilbeler who married Annie Hendricks from Chester, Illinois on 8/21/1902 in St. Louis, MO. I believe Annie was the daughter of Jacob Berry and Mary Rice. This family migrated to Monroe County, Indiana where George Spilbeler suddenly died in 1908. I would appreciate any information.

Surnames: KENNEDY
Submitter: Jenny Magary ([email protected])
Date: 01 Oct 1998

IN SEARCH OF MARY ELIZABETH KENNEDY WHO GAVE BIRTH TO NAOMI RUTH KENNEDY ON AUGUST 9,1929 IN SPRINGFIELD IL. NAOMI WAS PLACED IN ORPHANAGE, ASSOCIATED WITH METHODIST CHURCH.

Surnames: BLAIR AKER AKEP
Submitter: Brian Blair ([email protected])
Date: 30 Sep 1998

I am searching for the family of GEORGE BERNARD BLAIR, b.9/2/1880 in Sparta, IL, d.12/24/1925 Father was THOMAS BLAIR, b.1834 in Belfast, Ireland, d.?, buried in Sparta, IL. Mother was MOLLY JANE AKER or AKEP, 1840-1938, possibly buried in Sparta, IL.

Surnames: WALKER LOVELL SIZEMORE
Submitter: Sharon Fincher ([email protected])
Date: 28 Sep 1998

Looking for birth of my Gr Grandfather Wilburn Allen Walker, born Murphresboro, Illinois abt 1862 Name may actually be just "Allen Walker" unknown who his parents were or where they were from. Do not know if there were any siblings. It is said that he left Ill. at the age of 16, and had married one time previous to marrying My Gr, Grandmother, Mary Ellen LOVELL, of Cave Springs, Benton Co., Ark. He died in Bakersfield Ca. 1935 or 1936 at the age of 72 ( per my Grandmother: Rosey ( Rosir) Nell WALKER Sizemore before her death in 1978 in Pittsburg, Texas. Any help would be greatly Appreciated.

Submitter: Wilma Beckner ([email protected])
Date: 19 Sep 1998

STEVENSON Trying to locate information on family members that came from Scotland. Thomas, William, Robert, David, Mary Stevenson Brown, Jane Stevenson Goring and John Stevenson. Robert, Thomas, possibly William and David settled in Randolph county sometime before April, 1843. I have found Thomas and Robert in the 1850 census. Thomas then moved to Perry County. Would appreciate any information.

Surnames: DUFOUR SHAW SMITH MONTGOMERY MCLAUGHLIN COX MCBRIDE CAROLINA RAINEY
Submitter: John D. Dufour ([email protected])
Date: 17 Sep 1998

Dufours who lived or may be still living in southern IL. Known facts are: William Justin Dufour lived in Township 4 South, Range 5 West, Section 8 in the county of Randolph. B. 27 MAR 1853 D. 14 SEP 1927. His father was John B. Dufour . The most recent known person in the area would be Samuel Andrew Dufour, B. 17 JUL 1898 D. 27 AUG 1979. Sam had 8 children, some must still live in the area. Any help in locating the living would be appreciated. The surnames listed below include wives of these men. My father is John Lester Dufour, son of Charles Ira Dufour, son of William Justin Dufour, son of John B. Dufour. Charles Ira Dufour married Martha Elizabeth Shaw 20 MAY 1904. Any help locating information on these deceased relatives, as well as local history is needed. John B. Dufour had a land patent in County 95 [ not sure where this is ? near Tilden ] Township 3 South, Range 5 West, Section 6. Contact me at [email protected] or write to John D. Dufour, 4245 Hoyt St. Wheatridge, CO. 80033-2919 Thankyou.

Surnames: SALGER SCHOENBECK SCHRIEBER
Submitter: Becky Power ([email protected])
Date: 28 Jul 1998

I am researching the names Salger, Schoenbeck and Schrieber. I have quite a bit of information I would be willing to share with others researching these names.

Surnames: BROUGHTON STOFFEL STEELE
Submitter: Janice Koch ([email protected])
Date: 26 Jul 1998

STOFFEL looking for info on Peter Stoffel who married a Nancy Steele in Bristol, Tenn 1831. He and his family are listed on the 1850 ILL census in Randolph. Looking for info on him, his wife, daughter Nancy who married Van Broughton, and where are they buried?

Surnames: BROUGHTON STOFFEL STEELE
Submitter: Janice Koch ([email protected])
Date: 26 Jul 1998

BROUGHTON looking for info on Abel Broughton/broughten born in NC but he moved to Randolph county by 1836. I believe he is buried there. Son Andrew Van married there and is buried there. Need info on him and his wife Elenore _____.

Surnames: PARKHILL GREER
Submitter: Larry Parkhill ([email protected])
Date: 26 Jul 1998

I'm looking for information on Elizabeth PARKHILL, b 1837 in Pa; parents were Adam & Jane PARKHILL; married John R. GREER Sept. 10, 1854 in Randolph Co., Ill. Any information on decendants of this marriage also welcomed. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Surnames: STEWART BIERMAN VAUGHN FRAKES HITTMEIR FISHER BLUME KNOP HEUER
Submitter: David Stewart ([email protected])
Date: 23 Jul 1998

John Walker STEWART, b28 April 1863 d17 March 1927, married 21 May 1887 to Delaware Virginia VAUGHN (b31 July 1870; dJuly 1954). Parents of Charles Nathaniel STEWART, b27 March 1888; d16 Jan 1969; and another son and 8-9 daughters. His father was Walker STEWART, b17 Nov 1818; d27 Oct 1870; married to Lavina FRAKES, b26 Mar 1829; married 7 Dec 1851. They arrived in the US 28 April 1863; John Walker STEWART was born on Ellis Island. Charles Nathaniel STEWART lived in Chester/Steeleville/Percy area. He married Elise Blume, b19 May 1897; d 5Feb 1982. Her family names include BIERMAN, HITTMEIR, KNOP, FISHER, and HEUER. Info is from family Bible. Looking for any info, but especially on siblings of John Walker STEWART and Walker STEWART. Family story includes division of family loyalties during the Civil War (five brothers in the Vaughn line: four supported the Confederacy, with one a member of Quantrill's Raiders). -- Dave Stewart [email protected]

Surnames: MCCULLOCK STRAHAN MCCULLOUGH LITTLE EDMISTON
Submitter: Linda Carol Strahan ([email protected])
Date: 15 Jul 1998
 
Seeking family of origina of Jane McCullock b. 1814/1815 S.C. mar ca 1840 to John EDMISTON in Randolph Co. and her sister Mary Ann B. McCULLOUGH, b. 1826 S.C., married in 1849 to Blair STRAHAN in Randolph Co. May be related to the McCulloughs buried in Pinckneyville: Wm B. McCullough and wife Isabell, and son Leander M. d. April 1864 in Civil War. Jane remarried a Samuel LITTLE in 1853 and moved to Kansas. Mary Strahan died in 1883,probably in Tilden.

Surnames: COLLINS BOLLINGER
Submitter: Mary Anne Vittone ([email protected])
Date: 08 Jul 1998

Searching for parents of John Rice Collins, married Sarah Bollinger l0 Jan. l837. Deceased before l840. John and Sarah are buried at Chester, Randolph Co., Ill.

Surnames: MUDD
Submitter: Dorothy McCammon ([email protected])
Date: 06 Jul 1998

Trying to contact Michael A. Mudd. My e-mail isn't going through to you. I think my Francis Celena Mudd is the brother to your James Damascus Mudd. Hope to hear from you.

Surnames: ROBERTSON/ROBINSON
Submitter: Carol Shaw ([email protected])
Date: 26 Jun 1998

I am trying to find information on Jeanette Robinson/Robertson b. 1854 d. 1910. She was married to Adam T. Shaw and divorced in Randolph County in 1879. They had 2 children Martha b. 1874 and Robena b. 1879. There may have been another child also. The Robertson family lived near Sparta and Jeanette and her daughters died in Coulterville, although I have not been able to find any death records in Randolph County or surrounding counties. If you know anything about this person, please contact me. Thank you.

Surnames: ROBERTSON/ROBINSON
Submitter: Carol Shaw ([email protected])
Date: 26 Jun 1998

I am trying to find information on Jeanette Robinson/Robertson b. 1854 d. 1910. She was married to Adam T. Shaw and divorced in Randolph County in 1879. They had 2 children Martha b. 1874 and Robena b. 1879. There may have been another child also. The Robertson family lived near Sparta and Jeanette and her daughters died in Coulterville, although I have not been able to find any death records in Randolph County or surrounding couties. If you know anything about this person, please contact me. Thank you.

Surnames: HURSEY HENDRIX WARNOCK MCNABB WINDES DRURY
Submitter: Gloria Hursey ([email protected])
Date: 25 Jun 1998

HURSEY - WARNOCK - MCNABB - DRURY - HENDRIX - WINDES. William Hursey born 1826 IL., married Mary Catherine Warnock born 1830 IL. Children: Theodore married Priscilla McNabb - Joseph married (1st) Drilla Drury, (2nd) Virginia ? - Mary Gertrude "Gerty" married (1st) Joseph Windes, (2nd) Milton Windes - Abigail "Abby" married Ed Hendrix. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Gloria Hursey - [email protected]

Surnames: MCCLENAHAN NIVOIS OTTINGER MCCLANAHAN STOECKEL MELLIERE NEVOIS BLOW HURSEY
Submitter: Gloria Hursey ([email protected])
Date: 25 Jun 1998

NEVOIS/NIVOIS - MCCLENAHAN/MCCLANAHAN - BLOW - STOECKEL - TALBOTT - MELLIERE - OTTINGER - HURSEY. William Nevois/Nivois born 1871 poss. Alsace-Lorraine, France, married Mary Felicity McClenahan b. 1871 Randolph Co., IL. They lived in Prairie du Rocher, Randolph Co., IL. Their children were: Edgar married Augusta Blow - Oscar died young - Lawrence died young - Clarence married Irene Stoeckel - Stella married Howard Talbott - Grace married Arthur T. Stoeckel - Pearl married Ralph Melliere, Sr. - Louis married Alberta Ottinger - (Twin) Arlene O. married Paul A. Hursey - (Twin) William J. never married. Will greatly appreciate hearing of any information for these families. Gloria Hursey - [email protected]

Surnames: MCCLENAHAN CARRON NIVOIS MCCLANAHAN HEISER NEVOIS MCCLANAGHAN HIZER TELATE
Submitter: Gloria Hursey ([email protected])
Date: 25 Jun 1998

MCCLENAHAN/MCCLANAHAN - CARRON - DUFOUR - HIZER/HEISER - NEVOIS/NIVOIS - TELATE James V. McClenahan was born in 1846 Ste. Genevieve Co., MO. He married Marie Clementine "Clem" Dufour b. 1841 Ste. Genevieve Co., MO. They lived in Randolph, Monroe & St. Clair Counties, IL. that I know of. The children of James & "Clem" (Dufour) McClenahan were: Francis V. "Frank" married Josephine Simone Nevois/Nivois - Mary Felicity married William Nevois/Nivois - Elias married Anne Elizabeth Hizer/Heiser - Julius A. married Mary Elizabeth Telate - Aluna Vina married William S. Carron - William married Genevieve "Jenny" Jane Clare Hizer/Heizer. Many of these McClenahan's and descendants are buried in the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Prairie du Rocher, Randolph Co., IL. Will greatly appreciate hearing of any information. Gloria Hursey - [email protected]

Surnames: BOWERMAN
Submitter: Jack Bowerman ([email protected])
Date: 25 Jun 1998

Jacob BOWERMAN moved to Randolph County in 1808 from Blount County, Tennessee with his sons, Jessee, Jonathan, William and Michael. Looking for any information about Jacob and his sons.

Submitter: Marianne Hensley ([email protected])
Date: 16 Jun 1998

I am looking for anyone that can help me find the birth record for a baby girl born in 1886 in Chester, Illinois. Her first name was Frances and she was of Polish descent. I have already sent in a request to the Randolprh County Clerks office. They didn't understand that I don't have her surname only her first name. They used my married name a came up that there was no record of her. She is my great grandmother and the only info on her death certificate is that she was born in Chester. If anyone can help me please e-mail me at [email protected]. Thank you.

Surnames: MORGAN GRIFFITH COMER
Submitter: Janey Blue ([email protected])
Date: 15 Jun 1998

I am interested in finding info about an Orlena Morgan. Her parents were Emile Margaret Griffith and Louis Elijha Morgan. She married Harry James Comer. Orlena was born in 1883. She died at the an early age in 1907 along with a young child. Any info about any of the above names would be greatly appreciated. I would also like to know about the Indian history around the area around this time. Thank You.

Surnames: NOLAN
Submitter: Bill Nolan ([email protected])
Date: 13 Jun 1998

My Grandfather, George William Nolan, was apparantly born in Shiloh Hill, Illinois between 1861 and 1863. Somehow he became an orphan and left the area in the late 1870's with his younger brother Pinkney. I understand that Randolph County records for that era were lost in a fire. What would be the best way to retrieve information on George William Nolan?

Surnames: EGGEMEYER HAPKE LUSCHE RUNGE
Submitter: Charlotte Powell ([email protected])
Date: 08 Jun 1998

I am looking for information prior to 1870 on the following surnames: Eggemeyer, Hapke, Lusche, Runge

Surnames: MONTROY
Submitter: Stanley W. Mosby ([email protected])
Date: 05 Jun 1998
 

I am searching for the ancestry of Francis Marion Montroy;b. 1824 (in the 1850 census for Coahoma County, MS,he says that he and all of his relatives were born in Illinois), d. 12 Sept 1886, Coahoma Co., MS. Can anyone tell me anything about him or his ancestry?

Surnames: GARNER CRAIN BILDERBACK MOFFETT DAVIS MCMILLAN WOOTEN NEAL
Submitter: Alice Westerberg ([email protected])
Date: 03 Jun 1998

BILERBACK,CRAIN,GARNER,WOOTEN,DAVIS,MOFFETT, MCMILLAN--the history of Randolph County states that Charles and Frank Garner arrived in Kaskaskia, Il around 1808. From the obit of Francis Garner is states that he was born in Rowan Co, NC c. 1787. Lived there a short while moved to VA and then by 1808 they were in TN. We know his sister, Eleanor m. John Wooten 1805 in Williamson Co., TN. They two were in Randolph by 1808. Francis Garner m. Amelia Crain "Milly" and aftr 1830 m. to Carroll Co., IL. Thomas Crain, m. Eleanor Garner Wooten c. 1817 in Randolph and they were in Stephenson Co., IL by 1835. Francis's bro. Charles m. Lydia Bilderback in 1811 and William F or T Garner m. Polly Neal c. 1815. We believe Susannah Garner who m. William McMillan c. 1815 and Deborah Garner who m. Ralph Davis c. 1815 all in Randolph Co., were bro and sisters. I would love to correspond with Anyone doing research on any of these lines. Thanks for taking the time to read my query. Alice Westerberg

Surnames: WILLIAMS EVANS LEMOND
Submitter: Don Williams ([email protected])
Date: 02 Jun 1998

WILIAMS, Thomas Henderson. Looking for info on this ancestor, b. 12 April 1883 in Steeleville, married to Effie Leland Evans and he died in OR in 1959. I am not sure how many of his siblings were born the same place, but I think maybe Perry Williams, b. 1894 who married an Ethel may have been. Thomas's mother, Elmira Lemond/Lemon, was b. 1865 in IL but I don't know where. If anyone has any info on this family, I would appreciate getting it. Thanks.

Surnames: ALEXANDER
Submitter: David Jessup ([email protected])
Date: 02 Jun 1998

William R. Alexander married Jane E. Dickey on October 31, 1850. I would like to obtain the birthdates of their children, as well as any information about their antecedents. They are of Scottish ancestry

Surnames: STEELE STOFFEL BROUGHTON MOORE KOCH COUNTRYMAN
Submitter: J. Koch ([email protected])
Date: 01 Jun 1998

Looking for relatives! My grandmother was a Moore from Marion Co. married to a Koch from Perry Co. Her relatives from Randolph... Van Broughton (born 1840?) married to Nancy Stoffel. Van's father was Abel. Nancy's parents Nancy Steele and Peter Stoffel. Anything familar? Janice [email protected]

Submitter: Shirley Panka ([email protected])
Date: 30 May 1998

Searching for information on A Alexander Wilson. Also informationon a John Penrod. John S. Penrod died around 1875 -1879. Thank you Shirley Panka

Surnames: CRANE CRAIN BOND
Submitter: Julia Hynek ([email protected])
Date: 30 May 1998

CRANE/CRAIN I'm gathering information on my ancestors who lived in Randolph County in 1830. Location described as 3 miles from the mouth of the Little Mary River. According to my GGG father's (Jesse Walton Bond and wife Susannah Crane) journal they stopped and visited them. The names mentioned were James, Jack,Joel, Squire, and Millie. I believe they were brothers amd maybe sister of my grandmother.

Surnames: DEMONBREUN PAGET JOLLIET BOUCHER
Submitter: Christine Murcia ([email protected])
Date: 26 May 1998

DEMONBREUN, BOUCHER, JOLLIET, PAGET - Looking for info on any realtives of these families. Thanks!

Surnames: MATHIS COLEMAN
Submitter: Bonnie Danielson ([email protected])
Date: 25 May 1998

MATHIS--Searching for any information on Serena "Litsey" Coleman Mathis, wife of Leonard Sr., who died in Randolph Co, IL, December 31, 1919.

Surnames: PERKINS STUBBLEFIELD
Submitter: Sonya ([email protected])
Date: 18 May 1998

Hello All, I am new to this list and I hope that I do this correctly. Here goes! I am looking for information on a Joshua Perkins Listed in the Randolph(ST. Clair) county census of 1818 and 1820. I know that he came from Tenn. and by 1830 was living in Bond County. I am also interested in a Thomas Stubblefield that also came to the area some time around 1818 also. Joshua was born around 1774 and may have had several children by 1818. I know of one son born in Tenn around 1800 who may have still been living with his father at the time of the census. Any help or guess clues on this would be nice. Thank you very much, Sonya Perkins Lynch

Surnames: COX
Submitter: Kay White ([email protected])
Date: 17 May 1998

Would like info re Saran Emily COX b 7 May 1857 Salem area Randolph Co IL, m Jerome D Albright 12 Mar 1878 in Macon MO, died 26 Aug 1926 Randolph Co IL. Her parents were Francis COX and Sarah E ?. Would like any information regarding Francis and ancestors. Thanks.

Surnames: MCCLENAHAN, NEVOIS, DUFOUR, CARRON, HIZER/HEISER/HEIZER, TELATE
Submitter: Gloria Hursey ([email protected])
Date: 06 May 1998

Looking to make contact with anyone descended from the MCCLENAHAN family of Prairie du Rocher, Randolph Co., Illinois area. James V. MCCLENAHAN b. 1846 Ste. Genevieve Co., Mo.; d. 1915 Randolph/Monroe Co., IL.; m. Marie Clementine DUFOUR b. 1841 Ste. Genevieve Co., Mo.; d. 1929 Renault, IL. Children: Sarah Lucille b. 1868 Troy, Madison Co., IL. (died young) - Francis Vandorn b. 1870 Randolph Co., IL.; m. Josephine Simone NEVOIS - Mary Felicity b. 1871 Ste. Genevieve Co., Mo.; m. William NEVOIS - Elias b. 1872 Randolph Co., IL.; m. Anna Elizabeth HIZER - Julius A. b. 1873 Randolph Co., IL.; m. Mary Elizabeth TELATE - Aluna Vina b. 1874 Randolph Co., IL.; m. William S. CARRON - William S. b. 1877 Randolph Co., IL.; m. Genevieve Jane "Jenny" Clare HIZER - Emma b. 1880 Randolph Co., IL.; d. 1881 Randolph Co., IL. Will greatly appreciate hearing from anyone descended from this family.

Surnames: DOOLITTLE
Submitter: Sherry Smith-Stanford ([email protected])
Date: 03 May 1998

Would like any info on a prison that was in Chester, IL as early as the 1880's. Searching for info on an Alva (a.k.a. Dulgar) DOOLITTLE who spent 4 glorious years there at hard labor for robbing a train in Fayette County. He was released around 1887. Just trying to find out where the little devil went next. Thanks. Sherry Smith-Stanford

Surnames: FIRTH, JOAN, KAYSEN, SUBMITTER
Submitter: Joan Firth Kaysen
Date: Thursday, April 30, 1998
 

Researching John William Firth: Found in 1870 census Sparta,Randolph. Need to know if John was in 1860 census with Father Thomas Firth and step mother, Elizabeth.John was 17 in 1860.

Surnames: ANDRES, GOODRICH
Submitter: Tammy Lawless
Date: Thursday, April 30, 1998
 
Looking for Jacob Andres who married Eliza Goodrich. My great-grandfather was their son, born in IL, on DEC 1864. Hoping to find dates of marriage, census, etc.

Surnames: EATON, MCBRIDE
Submitter: Lynn Fields
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 1998
 

Looking for great-great grandparents-John Lewis Eaton and Jane Louise McBride-from SC to Ruma, IL. Had at least 2 children James Austin(or vice-versa)b.Dec 18, 1875 and Mary. Understandparents died while children fairly young. Austin, at least turned up in TX before 1899. Would appreciate any information on this family.

Surnames: PRICE
Submitter: Connee Worsham
Date: Monday, April 27, 1998
 

Looking for any information on Mina Price, born 1919, died 1990 in Randolph County Connee Worsham [email protected]

Surnames: REAUME
Submitter: Mary ann Null
Date: Sunday, April 26, 1998
 

Reaume, Paul b c 1819, probably in Randolph Co. Il, m Florence??, 1848, prob. in Randolph Co., Il. They resided Ste. Genevieve Co. Mo in 1860. Chr: John Victor m Mary Lamure, alfored.alfred, Edward, Paul. Paul died c 1898 in Ste Genevieve Co. mo. Thanks Mary Ann Null 410 9th St. Crystal City, Mo 63019-1516 [email protected]

  Surnames: FICKIES, HILL, LUDWIGS, MCBRIDE, THOMPSON, WEHRHEIM, WILLIAMSON
Submitter: Michael Phelan
Date: Sunday, April 26, 1998
 

Our ancestors in Randolph & Monroe Counties include some of the earliest Irish and German settlers. On the Irish side I seek (and want to share) information (going from past to present) on William McBride (wife Jane Law) He died, Randolph County 1831. Their daughter Mollie married Archibald Thompson he, died Randolph 1833. Their daughter Elizabeth married Samuel Hill. He died, Randolph 1877. Their daughter Hanna married William G. Williamson. He died Randolph 1875. Their daughter Alice married William Phelan, my great-grandfather. On the German side Phillipp Wehrheim (wife Ursula Metzger) He died Randolph 1879. Their daughter Catherine married Peter (Or Phillip) Ludwig He died Randolph 1873. Their son William B. Ludwig married Elizabeth Fickies. She was the daughter of Daniel Fickies and Mary Wehrheim. Their daughter Margaret Ludwig married Charles Walter Phelan, my grandfather. William Ludwig had as many as 14 sons.

Surnames: HINCKLEY, MCNEIL
Submitter: Penny Proctor Miller
Date: Sunday, April 26, 1998
 

Looking for information on Henry Clay Hinckley, born on a farm near Bellville in 1850. He went to Centralia to read law in 1868, later returned to Randolph Co. with wife Lyda McNeil of Marion Co. Practiced law and published the Red Bud Courier until late 1880's, then moved to SD. Any information on his family appreciated.

  Surnames: FASTNEU, KELLY, PENFORD, SCHIRMER
Submitter: Jim Schirmer
Date: Friday, April 24, 1998
 

Searching for information about the Schirmer Family In Randolph County Ill. Also the William Elmer Kelly Family Sophia (Fastneau)Schirmer Alber Penford

Surnames: GEAR, GRAY
Submitter: Margaret Hall
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 1998
 

Nathan Gray, b. circa 1887, m. Ross. Resided in Chester. Son of Nathaniel S. Gray and Ada Gear. Had a wooden leg, worked in the prison near or in Chester. After Nathan died, Ross married Nathan's brother-in-law. Seeking birth, wedding, and death dates, as well as Ross' maiden name.

Surnames: HENDRICKS, KING, MCCLUKINS, MCCLURKIN
Submitter: Judy McCann
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 1998
 

Looking for any information on any of the McClukins, Martha McClurkin, br. 1833 the daugther of Archibald McClurkin and Sarah King. Martha married Thomas Jefferson Hendricks br. 1823. I have a lot also to share.

Surnames: BROWN,CUNNINGHAM, MCDILL
Submitter: Viva Whitsell
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 1998
 

Brown, Elisha b. abt. 1833 d. aft. 1860 - Randolph Cty., IL. m. Lucy Cunningham abt. 1856 who later married a McDill. Elisha is the father of my grandfather, Sylvester Milan Brown, who is buried near Sparta, IL. I am trying to find out exact birth, death and marriage dates. Thanks.

Surnames: CALDWELL
Submitter: Wilene Smith
Date: Friday, April 17, 1998
 

We are searching for information regarding Col. Andrew Caldwell who served in the War of 1812 and died at Chester (Randolph County), Illinois, date unknown, but possibly 1840s-1860s. We know he had one daughter, Sidney C. Caldwell (b. October 6, 1833), who married her first cousin, Samuel H. Caldwell, March 17, 1853, Greene Co., Missouri. She is enumerated in the 1850 Greene Co., MO, census with her married cousin, Rebecca W. Caldwell, Bouldin. Any information would be very much appreciated.

Surnames: BILDERBACK, CARR
Submitter: Lonnie Vessell
Date: Friday, April 17, 1998
 

In June of 1900, John T. Carr lived in Perry County, Saline Township MO. with his wife Mary Jane {possibly Bilderback, and children Ida d, Susan d, and James L. s. In 1910 they show up in Randolph County, Chester IL. with added children Martha d, FraEuphrasia d, and Floyd d., [my mother]. I am looking for any info on John and Mary, especially Mary Janes last name. She may have been adopted to the name Bilderback.

Surnames: ANDERSON, DRAVES, DREVES, DREVIS, DREWES, HARRISON, KORANDO, MALLADY, SHEMONIC, TREDE, WILSON
Submitter: Michael W Anderson
Date: Sunday, February 8, 1998
 

I am looking for information on the above family names in Randolph County. I am an Anderson. My grandparents are Wilford J and Grace E Wilson Anderson and Benjamin Harrison (BH) and Edna Draves Mallady. If anyone has information that could help me in my research please e-mail me. I have some info but not all that I'd like.

Surnames: MURPHY
Submitter: Guy Bocchino
Date: Sunday, February 8, 1998
 

Murphy, Lawson b.1810 VA-d.1852 Sparta, Randolph Co. Illinois. One of the original settlers of Sparta. A brickmaker and bricklayer. My g-g-g-grandfather.Married (1)Sarah (?) (2)Katherine (?) in 1851 in Randolph Co. Any information, leads, appreciated concerning his parents, children, wives, birthplace. Thank you. [email protected]

Surnames: COMMINS, WEGAR, WEGER, WOOLSEY
Submitter: David L Bright Sr
Date: Sunday, February 8, 1998
 

David Wegar (B) 1752 Middlesex England , moved to Randolph Co in abt 1810 (D) 1839 Washington Co , Mo William Wegar (B) 1780 Augusta Co ,Va (D) Abt 1833-40 Shelby Co ILL Elizabeth Wegar (B) 1783 Va (D) abt 1831-39 Randolph Co (M) Jacob Woolsey July 30,1800 -children David Woolsey Richard Woolsey Washington Woolsey-John Wegar Philip Wegar Robert Wegar Hiarm Wegar Alice Wegar (M) Absolum Gibson Sary (Sally) Wegar (M) Thomas Commins

Surnames: CHIRALTINNA, COLE, ORELLA
Submitter: Diana Cole
Date: Sunday, February 8, 1998
 

I am researching the names Cole and Orella on my husband's side. The Orella's came from Italy to United States via Ellis Island. Sebastion Orella m Maria Chiraltinna abt. 1921. She arrived in states abt. same year. He came abt. 1910.

Surnames: ANDERSON
Submitter: Peggy Cook
Date: Sunday, February 8, 1998
 

I am interested in the Jacob Anderson family. Jacob and family, wife Julia, sons Zebulon, Samuel, Jacob Jr.,Benjamin F., and daughters Susannah, Julia, Margaret, and Louisa, moved to Randolph Co. from OH between 1833 and 1840. Am specifically looking for information on the children: wifes, children, etc.

Surnames: BECKMAN, ENDORF, VHITZ
Submitter: Brendon Duffy
Date: Sunday, February 8, 1998
 

Looking for information on William Endorf and his wife, Camilla ? They immigrated to Red Bud, Randolph Co. IL from Germany around 1848, and were on the 1850 Randolph Co. Census. Their children were Whilhelmine Endorf Puetsch, Charlotte Endorf Lohmann, and Sophia Endorf Bentrott (all born in Germany). Their youngest, William Endorf, was born in Randolph Co. in 1848. Between 1850 and 1854, Camilla died, and William, Sr. married Whilhelmine Beckman or Vhitz, and they had twin sons, Conrad Endorf and Fred Endorf, both born in Randolph Co., IL in 1854. Shortly after this, the family moved to Wheatland, Clinton County, IowaIf you have any information about the family, especially a marriage for William and Whilhelmine or a death or cemetery record for Camilla Endorf, it would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: DEAL, DOYLE, DUFF, GARRET, MACDUFF, MCDUFF, MCELDUFF, SMITH
Submitter: Renee Durfee
Date: Sunday, February 8, 1998
 

Looking for information on the family of Henry Smith, b in VA, came to IL in 1781. He was appointed Justice of the Peace for Kaskaskia District in 1787 and was president of the court. He was killed by Indians in 1789. He left a will in Lincoln Co. KY naming: Wife-Margaret; Sons-Henry and Liberty; Daus-Elizabeth Smith, Letty (Letticia)Duff, m. John Michael Duff, (MacDuff, McElduff), Sarah (St. Our) Chloe Deal (Doyle) m. John Doyle and step son, Henry Garret. Henry has a brother James Smith who was a minister in KY, but made trips to IL to preach. He was captured by the Indians in IL in 1790, but was ransomed. I will be happy to exchange information about this family.

Surnames: HOLLAND, YOUNG
Submitter: Robert Edward Holland
Date: Sunday, February 8, 1998
 

Roy Kenneth Young was born in Shawneetown, IL in 03 Jun 1923. He and numerous family members moved to AK and OK around 1912. I am interested in any information about members of the Young family in the area near this time. Other names include Barnabus B. Young b.16 June 1865, William Jefferson Young b.10 Feb 1832, William Eugene Young b.28 May 1887. I believe Barnabus married Lora Lucille Holland b.09 Jun 1867. I am also interested in any Hollands in the area. I have many other sibs, wives, childred if anyone is interested.

Surnames: BOOKOUT, COX, EDWARDS
Submitter: Mrs. Dale Bookout Karisny
Date: Sunday, February 8, 1998
 

I am searching for any information on the children of Mary Frances Bookout Edwards and Henry W. Edwards. Mary and Henry were married in Clay CO,TX in 1884 and had three known children. Mary Frances Bookout was born in McMinn CO, TN, on 2 AUG 1868,d/o James Henry Bookout and Mary Frances Cox, of McMinn Co, TN. No dates on Henry W. Edwards. All that is known on Henry Edwards, is he was from Chester, IL. Thomas Franklin Edwards, b 18 Jan 1884-85?,TX Edna Edwards, dob unknown Baby girl Edwards, dob unknown Mary and Henry Edwards had moved from TX to Oregon, to live with Mary's Uncle John Bookout, on his ranch. Mary and Henry died within three days of each other, of "mountain fever". It was told that an uncle from the father's side, came to Oregon from Illinois and took the children back to Illinois with him. Nothing is known about them since that time. I am hoping this Uncle still lived in Chester, IL and that is where he brought the children back to. The time period I believe may have been the early 1900's. Any help and/or information regarding this family would be gratefully appreciated. It has taken me several years to find out this small amount of information and I do realize it isn't very much to go on, but I am hopeful someome will be able to help me. I will gladly reimburse all costs for any information regarding this family. Thank You, Mrs.Dale B. Karisny / Louisiana [email protected] e-mail address

Surnames: MARCINKOWSKA
Submitter: Anthony R Marcinkowska
Date: Sunday, February 8, 1998
 

Marcinkowska, 1890, Chester, IL

Surnames: MUDD
Submitter: Michael A. Mudd
Date: Sunday, February 8, 1998
 

Thomas Mudd b. 1762 Charles Co., MD d. c-1823 Williamsburg Twp., Randolph Co., IL Francis William Mudd b. 2-14-1795 Shelby Co., Ky Francis William Mudd b. 9-15-1827 Randolph Co., IL d. 1-7-1908 Modoc, Randolph Co., IL James Damascus Mudd b. 9-22-1859 Modoc, Randolph Co., IL d. 11-11-1922 St. Louis, MO

Surnames: BAIRD, KELLER
Submitter: Carol Scott
Date: Sunday, February 8, 1998
 

I am searching for Joe Henry Keller born 1846 in germany. He lived in Steelmill's (Steelville) ill. in Randolph county,ill. He married Elizabeth Baird born in 1850.Their children were:Stella;Laura:Eunice (died as child);Herbert Lawrence;Leah;Gertrude(died as child);and Nina. Joe Henry Keller was known as Henry Keller. He and Elizabeth (his wife) are buried in the Percy graveyard in Percy,ill. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

Surnames: BAIRD, KELLER, REED, SMYTHE, WOLF
Submitter: Carol Scott
Date: Sunday, February 8, 1998
 

i am searching for joe henry Keller born jan.8,1846, in germany. he lived with his wife elizabeth Baird born june19,1850, in randolph county ,ill. they are both buried at percy graveyard in , percy,ill. also in randolph county. joe and elizabeth Keller had the following children: archie glenn Keller, jennie Keller who married william john Smythe, ellen Keller who married joe Reed,charles ferd Keller who married lena sophia ?, and john andrew Keller born june 27,1877 who married birdia(e) Wolf(e) born nov.25,1877. john and birdia Keller lived in cutler, ill and st.louis,mo. and are buried at campbell hill , illinois. if you know of this family please , let me know.

Surnames: CLAYTON, KENNEDY
Submitter: Sharon Shirk
Date: Sunday, February 8, 1998
 

Looking for parents or information about Kate Marshal Kennedy born about 1885 in Randolph Co. Il. She married Joseph G. Clayton and moved to nearby Perry Co. by 1906.

  Surnames: KLINGENMANN, STERNBERG
Submitter: Lisa Alexander
Date: Saturday, January 10, 1998
 

Husband: David Louis Sternberg Born: 2 Oct 1861 in: Randolph Cnty, IL Died: 21 Feb 1921 in: Randolph Cnty, IL Occupation: School Teacher Wife: Matilda Lizzie Klingenmann Born: 29 Jan 1864 in: Randolph County, IL Died: 3 Apr 1949 in: Randolph County, IL Child: Fredrick Henry Sternberg Born: Randolph County, IL Died: 1927 Bernhimer, Missouri (After Jan 1927)Buried: Nevada, Missouri (Vernon County) I am looking for any and all information about the above people. Thanks for any help!

Surnames: ROSE, WILSON
Submitter: Katie (Rose) Helm
Date: Saturday, January 10, 1998
 

I am interested in getting in contact with Jr.or Ramona (Rose) Wilson. My Grandfather (Bill Rose) and Ramona's Father (Charlie Rose) were brothers. I would appreciate any information that might help me learn more about my Grandfather and his family. I think Charlie died in the late 50's and is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in S.Louis Bill died in 1925.

Surnames: LAIL,WOLFF
Submitter: Carl Phillips
Date: Saturday, January 10, 1998   Searching for any info on Louisa Wolff who was born about 1807 in the Kaskaskia area of Randolph County. About 1825 she married George Lail of Cape Girardeau Co. MO. They lived in the area of present-day Jackson, MO. Who were Louisa's parents and siblings?
 

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