Archived Queries 1996-1997
22 Dec 1997 - SRausc - BARTOW Looking for information on Mr. and Mrs. John BARTOW and son, Archibald BARTOW (b. 31 Jan 1873) of Clinton. I understand the Bartows were killed in an accident (I don't know what kind) and their son was raised in an orphanage. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
16 Dec 1997 - Randy Walden - WALDEN I am seeking information on Jessie Gardner WALDEN, born 10 Dec 1858, died 02 Feb 1916. He was married to Arminda WALDEN, born 28 Nov 1864, died 10 Dec 1885. Jessie was married at least one more time, and I am seeking any information on this second wife. Among Jessie's children are Jesse Theodore WALDEN, Clifford WALDEN, Lela WALDEN, and Milton Cecil WALDEN (my grandfather). Jessie is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Clinton. Milton Cecil, his son, lived in Wapella as a child. Any additional information on Jessie's parents or living relatives would be appreciated.
03 Dec 1997 - Lara Braley - CISCO, DESPAIN, FRUIT, GEDDES, GRAHAM, LANE, MANDRELL, MAXWELL, NELSON, NICHOLS, RILEY, ROSS, SCOTT, STRANGE, SUMPTER, WRIGHT I am looking for the descendants of any of the people buried in Rock Creek Cemetery, DeWitt County, Illinois. See also Rock Creek Cemetery.
29 Nov 1997 - Jack Sossoman - SAWYER, DAUGHERTY SAWYER, Jesse, b. New York and father of Harriet Louisa SAWYER who was born 11 Jan 1843 in DeWitt County, but was living with William E. SAWYER in the 1850 U.S. Census in DeWitt County. I have never been able to find Jesse with his wife Ann DAUGHERTY, in DeWitt County, but I believe they might have been living with William E. SAWYER in 1840. This family originally came from New York and settled here. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
19 Nov 1997 - Dean - DAVIS, BAILEY Looking for info/desc of DAVIS, Christopher b. 1831m. BAILEY, Sarah Ann on Jan. 25, 1853 Clinton, DeWitt Co. IL. Children: Isaac Thomas, b. Oct. 23, 1854, Darius C. Aug. 5, 1859, Arrusha, Sept. 4, 1862. He enlisted in the 107 Reg. Il. infantry, Sept 1862, died of wounds May 22, 1864 in the Civil war. Sarah remarried Samuel Graves, Oct 13, 1864 in DeWitt Co. IL.
19 Oct 1997 - Paul Hunter - WALCOTT, MULKEY My ancestor is SAMUEL WALCOTT and he married a REBECCA MULKEY. From my search I find that a Samuel Walcott served in the civil war, and that he was killed at Ft. Donelson on 21 Feb 1862 and was buried 28 Feb 1862 in a single grave with several other soldiers from the Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois area. Any information regarding SAMUEL WALCOTT or his wife REBECCA MULKEY and their children would be terrific!!!! Thanks!
10 Aug 1997 - Erminie Randolph - MAYALL, HOFFER Hi... I'm researching the Mayall family. They came to Dewitt Co. in the 1850's. Also need information on Hoffer family. Thank you.
29 Jul 1997 - Judy Wilson-Sweet - BARR I am looking for information on Nancy Agnes Hamilton Barr, wife of John Barr of Waynesville, twin sister to William Hamilton and niece of Alexander Hamilton.
27 Jul 1997 - Charles Hohenstein - DAVIS, GULLET Seeking information concerning Daniel DAVIS and Mellissa GULLET who lived in Weldon; daughter Alma born 1899 (my maternal grandmother).
23 Jul 1997 - W. Vinson - VINCENT(VINSON) I am looking for information on William VINSON/VINCENT, a Rev. War Soldier, who died in DeWitt Co. in the mid 1820's. He previously lived in McLean, Madison, & Sagamon Co. IL. Any help will be appreciated.
17 July 1997 - Nick Weedman - WEEDMAN, HUHN George and Charlotte (HUHN) Weedman were the progenitors of the Weedman family in DeWitt and McLean County area of Illinois. Have extensive information on the Weedman and related families. Willing to share and exchange.
14 Jul 1997 - Shawn - GRAY, WINNINGHAM, CORDWELL Needing info on Andrew Jackson WINNINGHAM. Born in 1822 in Overton Co., TN and died in 1890 in Poinsett Co., AR. He married a Polly in about 1852 and a Mary ALLEY CORDWELL in 1877 in DeWitt Co., IL. Andrew is in the 1860, 1870, and 1880 DeWitt Co., IL Census with children Richard M. b. 1852, Martha L. b. 1959, Luella b. 1862, Rosanna b. 1865. Hiram T. b. 1866, and James A. b. May of 1869. Thanks. I have lots of info on Andrews parents, grandparents, son William by second marriage, and siblings.
13 Jul 1997 - Mildred Slavens - CRAWFORD, BRANNON, KERR, BOWMAN My great grandmother, ELIZABETH CRAWFORD BRANNON came to Illinois with her husband WILLIAM BRANNON from Auglaize County, Ohio around 1857-58. Her parents, ELI and NANCY CRAWFORD, lived in Macon County in 1860. She and her second husband, JOHN KERR, lived in Piatt County in 1860. Her brother, JAMES CRAWFORD and wife, MARY WAGANT, lived in Dewitt County in 1870, and Elizabeth's second son, RUFUS BRANNON lived with them. JAMES CRAWFORD'S daughter, SARAH ALICE, and husband, EDWARD BOWMAN, continued to live in Clinton. Rufus married ALENA STANSBURY in Dewitt County in 1874. Looking for descendants of all of these people.
05 Jul 1997 - Janis Lindemann - DAWSON, BATTENFIELD Need help in finding parents of GEORGE FRANK DAWSON, b. in Galletin/Edwards/Madison Co. area in 1890. Had brother OTIS WILLIAM DAWSON who also may have been born there in 1895. GEORGE FRANK, known as FRANK, married EMMA BATTENFIELD 1889 in Pope Co. AR. She was at least part native American, but do not know tribe. Have AR branch of this family documented. Will share.
01 Jul 1997 - Suzette Thompson - EBY, SPURGEON Looking for the family of John Eby and Sarah Spurgeon. They moved to DeWitt Co., Ill. about 1855. Their children as follows: Eliza, Mary, Peter, Esther A., Aman, John, David, Edward N., and Sarah E. Thank you. Suzette Thompson.
01 Jul 1997 - Earliene Kaelin - FRENCH, CARTMILL(Cartmell) Does anyone have DeWitt County Cemetery Inscriptions other than Vol 1-5? I am looking for the burial place for: John E. French, John Cartmill/Cartmell, and Rebecca Cartmill. I have Vol 1-5 and none are listed in those volumes. If anyone would like I will do look-ups in the volumes that I do have. Hope someone can help me. Thank you. Earliene Kaelin.
29 Jun 1997 - Diana - WAGNER (Waggoner), BARTISONS, BAKERS Looking for Jesse Wagner/Waggoner, who might have died in DeWitt. He was born in TN 1823. His family moved to DeWitt about 1883. His in-laws were Bartisons and Bakers.
24 Jun 1997 - Jim Clark - CLARK Am interested in the families of Anthony W CLARK and William M. CLARK, both were from Clinton. Anthony was in company B of the 107th Inf. and William M. was in company D, 107th Inf. both of Dewitt Co. Am interested in finding out if the William was a Capt. and also weather their families came from Tennessee. by tradition two Clark Brothers migrated to the same county in Illinois. One had a son William who was a Capt. in the Union Army. The other brother had a son named Anthony who was also in the Army. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Jim Clark
24 Jun 1997 - Claudeen Green - DOVE, SLICK I am interested in finding information regarding George Alexander DOVE (born May 8, 1856) and Caroline SLICK (born Sept 3, 1860 in Champaign, IL, married Sept. 1, 1881, in Farmer City, DeWitt County, IL. My grandfather was one of their children - Claude Hamilton Dove, born in Farmer City, DeWitt County, IL, July 23, 1887. Thank you.
16 Jun 1997 - Janel Woodbury - NEWBERRY, CLAYTON, HURLEY, THOMAS, BATESON, GARDINER, MCDORMAN, DOWNING Researching NEWBERRY, CLAYTON, HURLEY, THOMAS, BATESON, GARDINER, MCDORMAN, DOWNING in Farmer City, DeWitt Co., IL Would love to share info.
06 Jun 1997 - Jeni Ann Kaelin - WALLER, DAVENPORT I am looking for any information on the following family: Solomon H. WALLER married Comfort M. DAVENPORT 7-17-1879. She is the daughter of Thomas Davenport and Mary Reader Cox Davenport. She was born DeWitt County 6-19-1864. Thomas b. 1805-d. 16-Aug.-1889 in DeWitt County. Thank You.
23 May 1997 - Katherine G. Sullivan - HINKLE, YODER Searching for the family of George HINKLE (c1800 NC-after 1860 IL). He moved from Monroe Co., Indiana before the 1860 Census. Known children were Jacob Hinkle (c1834-), Rebecca Hinkle (c1835-), Isaac Hinkle (c1837-), Abraham Hinkle (c1840-), Emanuel Hinkle (c1844-). I have information to share about the mother of these children. Her name was Barbara YODER.
18 May 1997 - Shirley Drake Maynard - MOORE MOORE, George Washington, born 1842, PA. Died 19 June, 1902, Clinton. MOORE, Susan. Born ca. 1850, PA. Died Clinton. MOORE, Carrie V. BLACKMER. Born 28 Nov., 1858, Bethel, CT. Died 4 Jan., 1928, Clinton, killed by train at crossing. MOORE, Sarah Rebecca. Married Wilhume EATHERTON, 18 Feb., 1880. MOORE, Amanda. Married George W. ARMSTRONG, 16 Feb., 1881. MOORE Harry D., b. 14 Apr., 1865, died after 1922. MOORE, Emma. Born 25 June, 1867. Married ??? PATTERSON. MOORE, Nora A. Born 1 Apr., 1869. Married 1 Sep., 1885, Louis BAUM. Children's marriages in Clinton, DeWitt Co., IL.
15 May 1997 - Thomas Conner - ELLSWORTH, JACK We are looking for information on death certificate/ burial of Susan Alice ( ELLSWORTH) JACK. Her husbands name was John E. JACK , she was born Mar. 12, 1856 died Aug. 16, 1917 . Widow at time of death, and believed to be living with one of her daughters , who resided in Clinton We believe she was living in Clinton, Ill. at time of death., we are also looking for her place of burial. This would be my great grandmother, my mother and her brother and sisters have been trying to locate the cemetery in which she was buried. The above info is all we have. Not positive as to where she was living at time of death. My mother and most of her siblings were not born at time of her death, and my grandparents are deceased as well. Thank you for your assistance.
15 May 1997 - Phyllis Gaskill - FERGUSON, MARSH I am trying to trace my great grandpa. His name was John FERGUSON (One of many) The information that I have on him is that he married Samantha M. MARSH 10/4/1866 in Dewitt. He was born is Scottland. Samantha was born 5/30,1842. It is my hope that I will be able to garner clues which will help me trace his port of entry, so that I have something to go on in searching Scottish records. I have been able to trace Samantha's people. Any help you can lend will be GREATLY appreciated!
04 May 97 - Nora Lane - FRENCH, BYARD (BIARD) Seeking information on George FRENCH, born 25 Dec 1834 in Clinton IL (DeWitt Co.), died 17 Jan 1913 in Thayer KS. Married Mary Ellen BYARD or BIARD, born 1 Jan 1841 in New Albany (Indiana?), died 14 Sept 1912 in Thayer KS.
30 Apr 1997 - Max Eugene Winebrinner - WINEBRINNER My father, Samuel Andrew WINEBRINNER was born in Waynesville, DeWitt, IL. on August 2, 1895.
20 Apr 1997 - JL Taylor - SPENCER I am searching for information on Samuel Spencer Died Dewitt Co., Ill on Sept. 4, 1877 born 1795 Grayson Co., Ky. Married Elizabeth Troxell b Mar 1, 1795 Died Dewitt Co. Oct 25, 1867.
19 Apr 1997 - Gary Balding - NEWBERRY I am doing research on the John NEWBERRY family that moved to DeWitt Co. IL. in the mid 1800s from NJ. I have a lot of information on this family, but would like to add to it or share it with others.
14 Apr 1997 - Ion Mason - OWENS, MARQUIS, ALLEY, WILKINS 1. OWENS, James Henry born Dec 1803 in North Carolina; died 3 Apr 1869 in DeWitt Co., Illinois (he is my great great great grandfather) 2. OWENS, James Henry Jr born 4 Dec 1836 Posey Co., Indiana; married Patience Jane Marquis 6 Mar 1862 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois; died 25 Feb 1915 Sumner Co., Kansas (my great great grandfather) 3. OWENS, Robert born 28 Dec 1865 in Kenney, DeWitt Co, Illinois; married Mary Katherine Alley; died 30 Jul 1954 in Ardmore, Oklahoma (my great grandfather) 4. MARQUIS, Patience Jane (sometimes listed as Jane Patience) born 22 Sep 1836 Posey CO, Indiana died 24 May 1915 Sumner Co., Kansas. 5. MARQUIS, Pleasant married Eunice "Nicy" Wilkins.
05 Apr 1997 - Kaylynn Loveland - HARPER Am looking for any information on the HARPER surname in De Witt County. My gg-grandfather, John William Harper, married Lucinda Jane Gano on August 26, 1868 in Lane, IL. Four children were born in De Witt County. Emma Harper Riesland, May 30, 1871, Lane, IL; Samuel David Harper, June 1, 1873, Lane, IL; Nora Mae Harper Brunner, 1878, Lane or Clinton IL; Bertha Ion Harper Stone, Feb 27, 1884, Clinton, IL. The family then moved to Hall County, NE, where the last son, John Edward was born. All 5 children are buried in the Wood River, NE cemetery, along with John William and Lucinda Jane. Any information would help. Kaylynn Loveland
01 Apr 1997 - Pat/Dana/John - WHEELER Researching James Wesley Wheeler b/ Oct. 13, 1884 Green co. KY. and Fannie Alice Druin b. Aug. 12, 1889 LaRue Co. KY. m. Oct. 16, 1907 in Hodgenville, LaRue Co., KY. Children Virgil A. b. March 11, LaRue Co., KY., Ruby Pearl b. Sept. 7, 1912, David Green b. Jan. 24, 1916 LaRue Co., KY. They came to McClean Co. IL in 1916 and I found them the first time in Clinton, DeWitt Co., IL in 1938. Looking for any information on ancestors.
01 Apr 1997 - Rob Richardson - HALL, PAINE Researching the MAHLON HALL and FLEMING G. OR MASON PAINE families who lived in DeWitt County in the early to mid-1800s. Fleming Paine married Polly Ann Hall, daughter of Mahlon Hall. The Paines came to Illinois from Warren County, TN. MAHLON and family came to DeWitt County from Bourbon County, KY.
01 Apr 1997 - Allen Drake - HART, McGOEY, BARRY James HART and wife Catherine McGOEY Hart moved to DeWitt County, IL, from County Longford, Ireland, after the Civil War. Sons included Thomas, Wm, John, and Matt. Daughter Maria m. William B. Barry in Wapella and moved to Sangamon County. These HARTS attended the Catholic church. Descendants included Mary Barry Renfro and Leo Hart. James Hart, Sr.'s sisters Bridget Reynolds and Ann McGoey (wife of Thos.) also moved to DeWitt County from Ireland. I would like to exchange information on the HART and McGOEY families.
23 Mar 1997 - Pat/Dana/John - WHEELER, DRUIN Researching James Wesley Wheeler b/ Oct. 13, 1884 Green co. KY. and Fannie Alice Druin b. Aug. 12, 1889 LaRue Co. KY. m. Oct. 16, 1907 in Hodgenville, LaRue Co., KY. Children Virgil A. b. March 11, LaRue Co., KY., Ruby Pearl b. Sept. 7, 1912, David Green b. Jan. 24, 1916 LaRue Co., KY. They came to McClean Co. IL in 1916 and I found them the first time in Clinton, DeWitt Co., IL in 1938. Looking for any information on ancestors.
23 Mar 1997 - Pat/Dana/John - ANDERSON, THOMAS Researching ANDERSON - THOMAS in DeWitt Co. Edna Annie ANDERSON b. July 20, 1896 Nelson Co. KY. Robert Augustus THOMAS b. Sept. 9, 1897 in Nelson Co. KY. Children: Bertha Thomas m. David Wheller, June Thomas m. Charles Provin, Mike Thomas m. Laura Brewer, Maxine Thomas m. 1st L.V. Ashley 2nd William Taylor 3rd. Eldred (Ray) Bray, Fredia Thomas m. 1st Boyd Finfrock 2nd. Joe Evans. Parents of Edna Annie ANDERSON Francis (Frank) G. ANDERSON B. Nelson Co. KY. and Emma Josephine JOHNSON b. Nelson Co. KY. They came to Wapella, IL in 1898 and moved to Clinton DeWitt Co., IL in 1907, all 5 children were born in Clinton, DeWitt co. IL. Parents of Robert Augustus THOMAS Mike Thomas b. KY., Martha TABB b. MO. they remained in KY. Looking for any information on ancestors.
23 Feb 1997 - Eric Clifton - CLIFTON I am looking for information on CLIFTON's around Maroa either living in Macon or Dewitt counties. For example, my great-grandfather, William H. CLIFTON lived near Maroa about 1895.
31 Jan 1997 - John Lybarger - LYBARGER I am seeking information from any descendants of LYBARGER, LYBERGER, LYBYER or any other spelling variation. I am producing a book which will list known descendants of twelve generations. My current database has 2783 different surnames and over 12000 persons of which over 6700 are LYBARGER descendants. My web page is at http://www.richnet.net/~jllyb.
22 Dec 1996 - SUSAN - SCHULTZ looking for my mother. Born 12-29-63 Evanston Hospital 2:36 pm any info would be greatly appreciated. Last name could be SCHULTZ.
11 Sep 1996 - Carol J. Randall - BALMER, PALMER Searching for any BALMER / PALMER families of German origin. This family went to Pennsylvania, Maryland, Illinois and Iowa. I am searching all lines of the family and will share information with anyone interested. Please contact me through my cousin's e-mail address until I get hooked up on the Internet. Sandra Clippinger c/o Carol Randall.
11 Sep 1996 - Carol J. Randall - RAMSBURG Wish to correspond with anyone connected to or interested in the RAMSBURG family. Other variations in the spelling of the name are: RAMSBERG, RANSBURG, RAINSBERG, REMSBERG, REMSBURG, RENSBERG, ROMESBERG, ROMESBURG, ROOMSBURG, etc. Will share what I have on the family with anyone interested.