March 1998 Queries

March 1998 Queries

Richard Holbrook Tue, 31 Mar 1998

The families RAYMER⁄FOSLER emigrated to Stephenson Co., IL ca. 1845 from western NY.Is anybody following these families?

Betty Miller Tue, 31 Mar 1998

I am researching the REES family and found an Enos S. REES in the Civil War Index. His residence was listed as Erin. I have found alot of REES' in Erin, Freeport and Lena in Stephenson Co. Has anyone got something on an Enos or Enoch REES?

Carla S. Eaton Hornibrook Sat, 28 Mar 1998

Looking for any information on the George W. EATON family that moved to Freeport, IL sometime after 1875. The moved from Centre Cty., PA. George and his wife, Ann Gertrude SAMPLE EATON, had at least one daughter.

Donna Sun, 22 Mar 1998

Am looking for mother and father of Electa PHELPS b 1819 in OH, m Thomas J BRANNAN 1842. They were in 1860 Rock Run census in Stephenson County. They are both buried in Overbrook, KS. Thanks very much Donna

Donna Sun, 22 Mar 1998

Am looking for descendants of Thomas J BRANNAN b 1813 m Electa PHELPS 1842, she was born 1819. They were in Stephenson County in 1860 Rock Run census. They are bother buried in Overbrook, KS. Thanks very much. Donna dietricd@fyi.net

Danny Snedden Sat, 21 Mar 1998

I am searching for the parentage of devilla and charity BOLTON. They lived in Stephenson county after 1850. They were from Delaware county New York. Their daughter Loretta Amanda BOLTON married William R VAN BROCKLIN the nephew of Conrad VAN BROCKLIN. The station of VAN BROCKLIN⁄BOLTON was named after them. Fenno D BOLTON and Mary BOLTON (SCOTT) were Loretta's brother and sister. Thanks Danny

Selma Bonewald Thu, 19 Mar 1998

William "Tutty" and Elizabeth BAKER were the founders of Freeport, Steph. Co. Illinois. Their children were Frederick, John, Thomas, Elmus, Crawford, and Caroline Matilda. Wm and Elizabeth were md in Ky prob. Green Co. and moved to Orange Co. Ind. abt 1815 with her parents, Frederick and Elizabeth BAKER. Am willing to share info on this family. My line comes from Elmus and his second marriage to Miriam HADLOCK. Some info on Wm and Elizabeth can be found in the Illinois Steph. Co Histories. Selma Bonewald 203 Harmont Rd Waterford, Wi 53185

Jim Johnson Sun, 15 Mar 1998 15:17:55

RELYEA - WALTON : Perry H. WALTON, born 1836, Boone County, Indiana; married Emily RELYEA, 13 May 1856, Stephenson County, Illinois; Perry H. WALTON died after 1861, Stephenson county, Illinois. Seek exchange of genealogical data on ancestors, siblings, and descendants. Jim Johnson .

Jim Johnson Sun, 15 Mar 1998 15:17:55

WALTON - WIDENER : Nancy Jane WIDNER nee WALTON, born 1835, Boone County, Indiana; died 16 Mar 1864, Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois. Nancy Jane WALTON married Isaac O. WIDNER, 6 Apr 1854, Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois. Seek exchange of genealogical data on ancestors, siblings and descendants. Jim Johnson

Jim Johnson Sun, 15 Mar 1998 15:17:55

HALL - RICE - WALTON : John C. WALTON, born 15 Jan 1793, Gloucester County, New Jersey; died 20 Sep 1868, Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois . Mary Ann WALTON nee HALL, born 10 Aug 1803, Gloucester County, New Jersey; died 23 Feb 1885, Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois. Mary H. RICE nee WALTON, born 1829, Warren County, Ohio; died after 1854 in Stephenson County, Illinois, wife of Jacob RICE. Seek exchange of genealogical data on ancestors, siblings and descendants. Jim Johnson,

Jay Wright Sun, 15 Mar 1998 09:03:13

Seeking info on Ann THOMPSON who married Fred T. EVANS some time between 1870 and 1880. She came to America 1851⁄1856 with parents John and Ann Newton THOMPSON and sibs John,Grace,Edward,William,Hassell Most are buried in Christian Hollow Cem.in Winslow. Ann had a daughter Sarah born 1866 in Winslow. Any info on Ann or family will be helpful. Thanks in advance.

Dennis Hultzapple Sat, 14 Mar 1998 18:44:07

Hello!

I am looking for information on ancestor DeWitt HOLTSAPPLE who lived near Dakota. He moved to Wisconsin in the 1870's from Perry County, Pennsylvania. I have corresponded with a relative in Monroe, WI who says a friend found Dewitt's gravestone in an unnamed cemetary near Dakota but I have no further information than that.

I'm interested in the dates, any inscription, and any other Holtsapple stones. I have an obituary from the Freeport Weekly Journal of April 20, 1904 which says services were held at 'the M.E. church' if that is of any assistance. I would greatly appreciate any information or leads you might have. The name may be spelled several ways. The obituary says 'HOLSAPPLE' but I know his parents spelled it 'HOLTSAPPLE'.

Thanks!

JRWhiskey Thu, 12 Mar 1998 19:33:44

I am researching my maternal grandfather Clarence Joseph HUGHES, born in Freeport 6⁄30⁄1900. Married by grandmother Georgia ZAMRZLA in Chicago about 1926. He was a Millwright. Sketchy information I have is that his parents Mary and Michael Hughes were from Stockton (?) but this may be wrong.

Stan Weaver Sat, 14 Mar 1998 12:39:16

My g-g-grandmother and her two daughters lived in Freeport. They were Wilhelmine TEYLER, Albertine (George) PRYOR, and Mary SCHULZ (OR SCHULZE OR SCHULTZ). I can find information on all but Mary, who lived there at the time of her mother's death in 1923. I would appreciate information on any of them and would like to establish contact with any family members.

DrLerch Mon, 9 Mar 1998 11:31:24

I'm looking for family members by surname LERCH who resided in Freeport, IL in early to mid 1800s. Some family members moved to the Rockford area -- we are able to trace them back to Freeport in and before 1885. As far as we know, one family member remained on the family farm in Freeport by the name of "Lerch" after that time.

We're looking for William H. Lerch who may have died in Iowa Falls, IA around 1926 or thereafter. He lived in Freeport with at least 5 sons. All of them but one remained in the area. Their names were Charles W., Albert, Chester, Harold and Ralph LERCH.

Barbara Seyler Sun, 8 Mar 1998 04:22:44

I am interested in any information about George and Mary POTTS SEYLER who were living in Buckeye, Stephenson Co. in 1850 - 1880. Both George and Mary were born in Lamar Twp., Cente Co., PA.. Their children were: Sarah Elizabeth who married Samuel SHAFFER; Andrew JACKSON who married Anna Elizabeth; Emily A. who married William SPANGLER; Ellen; Margaret; George A. who married Deborah GATZ⁄GATES; Martha "Alice" who married Thomas AGNES; William; Amelia and Anna who married Daniel SMITH.

Carla S. Eaton Hornibrook Sat, 7 Mar 1998 17:58:25

I am trying to find a descendant or descendants of George W. EATON and Ann Gertrude SAMPLE Eaton. They left the State College (Centre Co.) area of PA some time after 1880. They moved to Freeport. They had a least one daughter who returned to PA on visits up until WWII. George had been involved in sawmills while in PA.

I am the great-granddaughter of George's older brother, John. I have inherited many unidentified photos and tintypes dating back to the 1860's. There are very few living relatives that can help in this indentification process. I am hoping that a lost family connection may be the key.

If any one can help, I would very grateful. My E-Mail is chornibroo@aol.com.

Thank you,

Carla S. Eaton Hornibrook

Posted by Betty Miller <WGMille104@aol.com> on Tue, 31 Mar 1998

Surnames:

EATON

Posted by Carla S. Eaton Hornibrook <Chornibroo@aol.com> on Sat, 28 Mar 1998

Surnames:

PHELPS

Posted by Donna <dietricd@fyi.net> on Sun, 22 Mar 1998

Surnames:

BRANNAN

Posted by Donna <dietricd@fyi.net> on Sun, 22 Mar 1998

Surnames:

BOLTON, VAN BROCKLIN

Posted by Danny Snedden <opparry@mindless.com> on Sat, 21 Mar 1998

Surnames:

BAKER

Posted by Selma Bonewald <jbonew@setnet.net> on Thu, 19 Mar 1998

Surnames:

William "Tutty" and Elizabeth (BAKER) BAKER were the founders of Freeport, Steph. Co. Illinois. Their children were
Frederick, John, Thomas, Elmus, Crawford, and Caroline
Matilda. Wm and Elizabeth were md in Ky prob. Green Co.
and moved to Orange Co. Ind. abt 1815 with her parents,
Frederick and Elizabeth BAKER.
Am willing to share info on this family. My line comes from
Elmus and his second marriage to Miriam HADLOCK.
Some info on Wm and Elizabeth can be found in the Illinois Steph. Co Histories.
Selma Bonewald 203 Harmont Rd Waterford, Wi 53185
.

STURTEVANT, COLE, METZ, LECKINGTON, BRINKMEIER, JANSSEN⁄JOHNSON

Posted by Julie <julweed@goodnet.com> on Thu, 19 Mar 1998

Surnames:

Welcome to the new Stephenson County query system. Your queries will now be posted automatically and immediately, so please proof-read you message before posting your messages. Thank you!

re: STURTEVANT, BRUBAKER, CLAY, HOY

Posted by Julie on Thu, 19 Mar 1998, in response to STURTEVANT, COLE, METZ, LECKINGTON, BRINKMEIER, JANSSEN⁄JOHNSON , posted by Julie on Thu, 19 Mar 1998

Surnames:

If you happen to have sources, you might consider posting them along with your reply. :)

Name: Lori Sahr
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Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Wisconsin
Time: 1998-03-28 20:30:00
Comments: I have been researching the surname of DILLON later changed to DILLIN. I am trying to find out more information about Joseph DILLON. He lived in Stephenson County for many years, but I don't know who he was married to or where he came from. I do know that he died on August 06, 1901. If anyone would have any information please email me at ljsahr@intaccess.com.

Name: Holly VanMatre Steiner
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From: Middleville, Michigan
Time: 1998-03-21 01:22:00
Comments: I am always happy to find new cousins. My father was born and raised in Stephenson Co., mostly Orangeville. My surnames are VANMATRE, RUNKLE, SAWDY, and PEASE. Holly

Name: Sheila Jo Genser
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From: Lee's Summit, MO
Time: 1998-03-20 22:18:00
Comments: Looking for the Frieben family; in this area 1861.

Name: Joan Hersey Olsson
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From: Hayward, CA
Time: 1998-03-20 06:18:00
Comments: My ancestors (primarily HAYS and HOWS) were early settlers in the Oneco area.

Name: Rhoda E Clarkson
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From: Alaska
Time: 1998-03-12 22:04:00
Comments: Actually I subscribed to Stephenson Co from U S Web, I think, and found you in answer to a query from there. I have the following lines fron Stephenson Co., SHINKLE, BOYNTON, JONES, and DEZELL. Always looking for more about these lines, births, marriages, deaths, cemetery records and history. Enjoyed your site very much.

Name: Rich Heinkel
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From: Lena
Time: 1998-03-10 12:58:00
Comments: I am present village president of Lena , IL and still have more to review under this category for Stephenson County. Thanks , Rich Heinkel , Mayor

Name: Kathleen Lerch
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From: Loves Park, IL
Time: 1998-03-09 16:43:00
Comments: We are genealogists looking for family members by the surname of "LERCH" in Freeport, IL dating in the early to mid 1800s. We are looking for William H. LERCH and his 5 sons in particular. His sons names were Charles W. Lerch, Albert Lerch, Chester Lerch, Harold Lerch and Ralph Lerch. Hope you can help. Thanks. --DRLerch@aol.com