Wow. Thanks for the tip. I have remote access to AHML and will check this out. Beverly Mack Zanon ____________________________________ For those of you with Remote Access to the Arlington Heights Memorial Library databases, here is a new database that was just added: ? FOOTNOTE HISTORY AND GENEALOGY ARCHIVES

Hello, The address 1811 W. 17th St., Chicago, the 1920 census, is found in WD 11, ED 651, sheet 16A. Joseph Cerkaski (age 38, born in Poland) is one of the household heads at this five family dwelling in 1920. Bye, Dave Otto

Here's the ED finder on Steve Morse's site: http://stevemorse.org/census/index.html Don Don Krieger Pittsburgh, PA http://www.evendon.com Everything on our site is free and permanent. Loading is very fast. Each page includes a highlighted copy/paste link which you can use for easy online citation. Please support us by letting others know about our site -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Barb Pardol Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 8:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [COOK-CO-IL] 1920 ED needed I have an address of 1811 W. 17th Street, Chicago, on a birth certificate and am trying to find this address in the 1920 census.   Thank you for your help - the COOK list members are the greatest! Barb P.  ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I have an address of 1811 W. 17th Street, Chicago, on a birth certificate and am trying to find this address in the 1920 census.   Thank you for your help - the COOK list members are the greatest! Barb P. 

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My wife's aunt died today, as such the obit probably won't be out until tomorrow. However, if someone could forward me the obit when it is printed, I would be grateful. Her name is Genevieve Carr - no relation to me of which I am aware. With the variants of Kerr, Carr, and Karr, somewhere many generations back, I could be related to her deceased husband. However, I have found no connection of late. Bill

Hello, This is my report. Michael Goldstein began his life in USA in New York City. I believe he was sewing US Army uniforms during the Civil War there (1861-1865). This is were he met another immigrant , also sewing uniforms, named Abraham Kallen. Abraham married Michael's sister Flora Goldstein in New York City. Both families moved to Chicago, IL prior to 1870 and settled permanently there. Both Michael Goldstein and his sister Flora Kallen named their first sons Meyer in honor of their father. Anyone interested in this family? Please contact me. I have alot more info but I wanted to be brief to begin with. Best regards, Lilly Martin Descendants of Meyer Goldstein Generation No. 1 1. MEYER1 GOLDSTEIN Children of MEYER GOLDSTEIN are: i. MICHAEL2 GOLDSTEIN, b. June 17, 1837, Prussia; d. May 24, 1922, Chicago, Cook, IL; m. MINNIE LEVY; b. December 05, 1840, Prussia; d. June 30, 1916, Chicago, Cook, IL. Daughter of Solomon Levy. Notes for MICHAEL GOLDSTEIN: 1870 census: Chicago, Cook, IL, Ward #2, page 73. Michael 1837, Tailor, b. Prussia Mina 1841 Prussia Meyer 1863 NY Ella (anna) 1864 NY Mary 1865 NY Emuis (Amos) 1868 Ohio Carrie 1870 IL Louis Levy 1850 Prussia, cutter in tailor shop Ann Levy 1835 Prussia 1880 census: Chicago Michal 1837 Tailor Prussia Wina 1842 Prussia Meyer 1863 NY Barber Annie 1864 NY Mary 1867 Prussia Waron 1868 Ohio Sophie 1872 IL Philip 1879 IL His death record states his father was Meyer. He was living at 4455 Vincennes at the time of death. More About MICHAEL GOLDSTEIN: Burial: May 26, 1922, Free Sons of Israel, Waldheim Cemetery, Chicago, IL More About MINNIE LEVY: Burial: Free Sons of Israel, Waldheim Cemetery, Chicago, IL ii. FLORA GOLDSTEIN, b. 1835, Prussia; d. Bef. December 23, 1873, Chicago, Cook, IL; m. ABRAHAM KALLEN; b. March 15, 1845, Rogasen, Prussia, now Rogozno, Poland.; d. May 19, 1920, 5128 Prairie ave, Chicago, Cook Co, IL. Notes for ABRAHAM KALLEN: 1870 census: Chicago, IL: Abraham CARLIN 25 Prussia, Tailor, , with Flora 35 Prussia, and Rachel 2 yrs NY and Meyer 1 yr. IL Abraham and Flora both born Prussia, he is a TAILOR, Rachel is born in NY and Meyer in IL. 1880 census, Dearborn st, Chicago, IL Abraha Killam 34 b. Prussia Clothing Carter, parents born in Prussia Katie " 30 b. Bohemia, both parents born Bohemia Gretchen " 13 b. NY Mayer " 11 b. IL Leo " 4 b. IL Flora " 2 b. IL 4-27-1888: (newspaper): Chicago: Odd Fellows Celebration: A. Kallen. 1890 Voter Registration Chicago, IL: Abraham Kallen: stated he filed his Naturalization papers in October 1880 at Cook County Court, Chicago. IL. Stated he was living in Chicago and the state of IL for 21 years (from 1869 aprox) 1888 Voter Registration Chicago: stated he filed his papers in 1872 at Cook Co Courthouse. Lived at 2538 Dearborn st, Chicago, IL Stated he had lived in Cook Co IL since 1867. 1910 census, living at 531 E. 46th place, 6th ward, Chicago: he stated he was married twice; that both parents were born in Germany; Chicago, IL city directories, at footnote.com: 1879: Abraham; Sarah M.; Louis; all listed on page 597. 1880: Louis, page 611 1887: Myer, page 1764; Abe (cutter), Albert, Charles (all 3 listed on same page together). Abraham's occupation is listed as CUTTER. 1890: Meyer, page 1168; Abram page 2603 1893: Abraham page 1971 1898: Abram

Hello, This is my research. Is there anyone interested in the Zaremba family of Chicago? I would like to try to find more information. I do have a great deal more about the descendants , but I have just listed the first generation here to be brief. Best regards, Lilly Martin Descendants of Anton B. Zaremba Generation No. 1 1. ANTON B.1 ZAREMBA was born Abt. 1816 in Prussia, and died Bef. January 10, 1891 in 2430 La Salle st, Chicago, Cook, IL. He married MAGDELINA LAFERSKI. She was born July 1838 in Poland, and died November 30, 1900 in 5711 Amour ave, Chicago, Cook, IL. Notes for ANTON B. ZAREMBA: www.castlegarden.org A. Zaremba, laborer, 38 yrs old, male, arrived NYC 5-7-1852 ADONIS from Liverpool. origin: Germany Major Anton B. Zaremba. (Born about 1816) His death appeared in the newspaper Chicago Herald 1-10-1891, stated he was Major Anton B. Zaremba, on of the best known Polish citizens of Chicago. Dies at his residence 2430 La Salle st, Chicago. Title of the article was "Romantic and Varied Life". Stated he was 75 yrs. 8-17-1874: InterOcean newspaper, IL: "Tribute to late Bishop Whitehouse". Major Zaremba was present..... 10-28-1874: InterOcean: "4th Ward Opposition meeting", Major Zaremba will address.... 3-21-1874: Daily Inter Ocean, "Local Breviteis", The Polish American Guard, in the procession of St. Patrisks Day, was commanded by Major Zaremba, with Captain Niemczewski. 2-7-1878: InterOcean: An Association of Foreigners: "Cosmopolitan Association of Foreign born Citizens", Major A. B. Zaremba is Secretary (President is Dr. B. Briard) 7-3--1876" InterOcean: Independance Day Program: 2nd division of the Polish Guards to march under command of Major A. B. Zaremba, and Capt. Niemczewski, and Surgeon Major B. Briard. Chicago, IL, City directories, footnote.com: 1864: A. Zaremba, machinist 1867: A. T. Zaremba, machinist 1868: A. B. Zaremba, 7 W. Rand(rest of word cut off) 1876: too small to see 1878: Anthony B. Zaremba (also listed there is Frank and Jacob) 1878: A. B. Zaremba, Secretary of the Cosmopolitan Association of Foreign Born Citizens. 1890: John Zaremba, clerk 1891: Magdelana Zaremba (widow) In a publication of 1929, which was titled "Roll of Honor" of Cook Co IL, in Volume 1, page 248, A. B. Zaremba is listed, as a Civil War Veteran, states he was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Chicago. More About ANTON B. ZAREMBA: Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Chicago, IL Notes for MAGDELINA LAFERSKI: The 1900 census shows her living, as a widow, in her daughter and son in law's home, they rented. Maurice J. Prindeville and Jean (Jennie). They are in Chicago, IL. She stated she had 6 kids, 5 now living. She stated she immigrated in 1862, she was born in Germany, as were both parents. 1891: Chicago, City Directory: Magdelana Zaremba, widow. More About MAGDELINA LAFERSKI: Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Chicago, IL Children of ANTON ZAREMBA and MAGDELINA LAFERSKI are: i. ZAREMBA2, m. L. SAMES. Notes for ZAREMBA: Lydia Sames d. 9-4-1935 Evergreen Park, Cook Co, IL. Is this Miss Zaremba? ii. ZAREMBA, m. CHARLES DOORLEY; b. 1871, Ireland. 2. iii. ADOLF B. ZAREMBA, b. 1866, IL; d. October 07, 1916, 7008 S. Park ave, Chicago, IL. 3. iv. JOHN K. ZAREMBA, b. March 29, 1869, Chicago, IL; d. May 06, 1918, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI. 4. v. JEAN ZAREMBA, b. April 1871, IL; d. February 01, 1946, Chicago, Cook Co, IL. 5. vi. FLORENCE ZAREMBA, b. May 10, 1873, IL; d. March 17, 1953, 3566 NE 25th ave, Portland, Multnomah Co OR.

Hello, This is my research. I may have some mistakes here. Is there anyone related to any of these people? I would like to make contact with others who are related to the Kallen family or have an interest. I have alot more information on descendants, but I wanted to be brief and outline the earliest generations. Best regards, Lilly Martin Descendants of Emanuel Gabriel Kallen Generation No. 1 1. EMANUEL GABRIEL1 KALLEN He married ESTHER BOMBACH. Children of EMANUEL KALLEN and ESTHER BOMBACH are: i. BARUCH2 KALLEN, b. Russia Poland; d. Chicago, Cook, IL; m. BRINA KALLEN; b. Russia Poland. More About BARUCH KALLEN: Burial: Oakwoods Cemetery, Chicago, IL Plot W, 01, 23 ii. JEHUDA KALLEN, b. Russia Poland; m. SARAH WEINSEL. Notes for JEHUDA KALLEN: 3-8-1890: Chicago Herald: sued by Chochoet Orthodox Hebrew Butcher Case. Jehuda Kallen. 6-5-1889: Dailey InterOcean: Chicago, IL: Jehuda Kallen, sued Abraham L. Stone, and Israel Wolfson, to dissolve business, Butcher shop. Mr. Kallen is an Orthodox Jew, member of the Bai Hamadras Hago bie Jacob congregation. 8-17-1888: InterOcean: Chicago, IL: Jehuda Kallen vs. Jacob Frazinsky, $5,000. Beth Hamedrash Hagodol ( Kesser Maariv Anshe Luknik, 4341 West Golf Road, Skokie, Illinois 60076, address as of 2009) This congregation used to be in Chicago, and Jehuda Kallen was a member, as was Nathan Marks. iii. BERNARD KALLEN, b. Abt. 1841; d. Bef. 1910; m. BETSEY RABINOWITZ, June 18, 1886, Chicago, Cook Co IL; b. Abt. 1857, Russia. Notes for BETSEY RABINOWITZ: She stated that she was Russian-German. She stated she immigrated in 1885. iv. ABRAHAM KALLEN, b. March 15, 1845, Rogasen, Prussia, now Rogozno, Poland.; d. May 19, 1920, 5128 Prairie ave, Chicago, Cook Co, IL; m. (1) FLORA GOLDSTEIN; b. 1835, Prussia; d. Bef. December 23, 1873, Chicago, Cook, IL; m. (2) CARRIE RATSEK, December 23, 1873, Chicago, Cook Co IL; b. Abt. 1847, Germany; d. March 08, 1927, Chicago, Cook Co, IL. Notes for ABRAHAM KALLEN: 1870 census: Chicago, IL: Abraham CARLIN 25 Prussia, Tailor, , with Flora 35 Prussia, and Rachel 2 yrs NY and Meyer 1 yr. IL Abraham and Flora both born Prussia, he is a TAILOR, Rachel is born in NY and Meyer in IL. 1880 census, Dearborn st, Chicago, IL Abraha Killam 34 b. Prussia Clothing Carter, parents born in Prussia Katie " 30 b. Bohemia, both parents born Bohemia Gretchen " 13 b. NY Mayer " 11 b. IL Leo " 4 b. IL Flora " 2 b. IL 4-27-1888: (newspaper): Chicago: Odd Fellows Celebration: A. Kallen. 1890 Voter Registration Chicago, IL: Abraham Kallen: stated he filed his Naturalization papers in October 1880 at Cook County Court, Chicago. IL. Stated he was living in Chicago and the state of IL for 21 years (from 1869 aprox) 1888 Voter Registration Chicago: stated he filed his papers in 1872 at Cook Co Courthouse. Lived at 2538 Dearborn st, Chicago, IL Stated he had lived in Cook Co IL since 1867. 1910 census, living at 531 E. 46th place, 6th ward, Chicago: he stated he was married twice; that both parents were born in Germany; Chicago, IL city directories, at footnote.com: 1879: Abraham; Sarah M.; Louis; all listed on page 597. 1880: Louis, page 611 1887: Myer, page 1764; Abe (cutter), Albert, Charles (all 3 listed on same page together). Abraham's occupation is listed as CUTTER. 1890: Meyer, page 1168; Abram page 2603 1893: Abraham page 1971 1898: Abram Notes for CARRIE RATSEK: She stated she immigrated in 1871. Her name was spelled variously: Ratzek, Ratezek, Ratsecth. v. LOUIS KALLEN, b. March 1853, Prussia, Germany; d. March 01, 1910, Chicago, Cook Co, IL; m. SARAH BERLINER, December 09, 1876, Chicago, Cook Co IL; b. August 15, 1858, NY,; d. October 31, 1916, 6507 Ellis ave, Chicago, IL. Notes for LOUIS KALLEN: 1888 voter registration records, Chicago, IL: Louis lives at 2620 Shields, Chicago, IL 1888 voter registration records, Chicago, IL. He stated he lived at 2620 Shields, Chicago, he had lived in the city for only a few months, but had lived in Cook Co IL for 19 years (1869) 1892 Voter registration: Chicago: he stated he lived at 2517 Halstead st, had lived in Chicago for 20 yrs (1872), and lived in the state of IL for 21 yrs (1873). Stated he filed his Natuarlization papers at Cook Co IL court in 1876. Lived in Illinois since 1871. 1893: Louis witnessed the Naturalization papers for Wilhelm Bonow. Stated he lived at 2521 Halsted st. Chicago. 1910 census: 31st Ward of Chicago. 1880 census Sarah Kallen b. 1856 NY 1900 census: Sarah Kallen b. Aug 1858 NY both census in Chicago, IL. 3-29-1896: InterOcean newspaper, Chicago, IL" Louis Kallen, President of Cutters and Trimmers Local #63, will preside over meeting. 9-28-1895: InterOcean: Louis Kallen: dispute against cutters.... 3-1-1895: Louis Kallen, member of executive board of "United Garment Workers of America". 9-16-1892: Louis Kallen, President of 5th Ward Union (in newspaper-Chicago) More About LOUIS KALLEN: Burial: Oakwoods More About SARAH BERLINER: Burial: Oakwoods vi. CHARLES AARON KALLEN, b. April 02, 1856, Rogasan, Germany; d. June 10, 1931, Chicago, Cook Co, IL; m. ALMA ERMENGARDE HOFFMAN, August 27, 1882, Chicago, Cook Co IL; b. 1862, Hungary; d. February 27, 1903, Chicago, Cook Co, IL. Notes for CHARLES AARON KALLEN: 1888 voter registration records: he lives at 550 29th st, Chicago, IL Stated he had lived in Chicago 12 years (1876), had lived in the state of IL for 12 yrs, was Naturalized, had filed his papers October 1880 in Cook Co IL. 1920 census he stated he immigrated in 1875. At another point he stated he immigrated 1872, and filed his papers in October 1880 at Cook Co IL Court. 1910 census: Chicago, IL: he was a BARBER, widowed, 296 Vincennes ave 1920 census: helived with his son in law Feldman. He was working as a shipping clerk in a printers shop. 1900 census: with wife Ilma, she was a dressmaker. His birth place is established by his own statement in Chicago, IL on the birth record of Milton Kallen, his son. 3-12-1895: InterOcean: 5th ward, 13th precinct: 329 29th st.

Thanks to everyone who reponded with the articles. Bill

Does anyone have access to New York obituaries? My sister's father-in-law just committed suicide last week (2 May 2010). His name is Anthony "Todo" Ananstasio. A reputed mobster and Gambino soldier. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Bill

Correct spelling Anastasio. Not at legacy.com yet. Here's one of the news story via google news; you might check that as well as legacy in the next few days for more information. Maybe check the nydailynews.com site. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/the_mob/2010/05/02/2010-05-02_old_mobster_anthony_anastasio_suicides_before_jail_term_starts.html Google references: http://news.google.com/news/search?aq=f&pz=1&cf=all&ned=us&hl=en&q=Anthony+Anastasio Regards, Mary [email protected] wrote: > Does anyone have access to New York obituaries? My sister's father-in-law just committed suicide last week (2 May 2010). His name is Anthony "Todo" Ananstasio. A reputed mobster and Gambino soldier. Any help would be greatly appreciated. > >

Hi Mike,   Here is the link to Ellen McShane's death certificate, which you can now download (she is the first one listed):  http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#givenName=Ellen&collection=fs%3A1463134&placeId=250&searchType=close&surname=McShane&alivePlaceLoc1=Cook%2C%20Illinois%2C%20United%20States&p=recordResults   There are two death certificates for Ellen.  The first one is obviously corrected, as the second one listed has her birth date as January 8, 1886.  Unfortunately, there is no way to correct these postings on the FamilySearch web site.   Here is the link for Ellen McShane's birth certificate (born 1914, not 1915):  http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#toYear=1915&searchType=close&collection=fs%3A1462519&givenName=Ellen&year=1914&surname=McShane&p=recordResults   No obit found for Ellen McShane.   Will send Mary A. McShane's obit under separate cover.  Did not find one for Bernard.   Ruth --- On Thu, 5/6/10, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: [COOK-CO-IL] McShane Obits? To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 2:28 AM Dear Cook-listers, Would anyone please check for the following possible  obits? Bernard Joseph McShane MC SHANE, Bernard J., Death, #6004703,  2/12/1936 Mary Anne (nee Maginniss)  McShane MC SHANE, Mary A., Death, #6022673, 8/19/1935 Their daughter: Ellen  McShane Illinois, Cook County Birth Registers,  1871-1915 Ellen McShane's birth, line# 14608, page 294, 8 Jan 1915,  child #9, 811 W. 51st Street, Mother is Annie McGinnis, Father is Bernard a  Carpenter She in NOT listed with the family in 1920 U.S.  census. Thank you, Mike McDermott, San Jose,  CA ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Dear Cook-listers, Would anyone please check for the following possible obits? Bernard Joseph McShane MC SHANE, Bernard J., Death, #6004703, 2/12/1936 Mary Anne (nee Maginniss) McShane MC SHANE, Mary A., Death, #6022673, 8/19/1935 Their daughter: Ellen McShane Illinois, Cook County Birth Registers, 1871-1915 Ellen McShane's birth, line# 14608, page 294, 8 Jan 1915, child #9, 811 W. 51st Street, Mother is Annie McGinnis, Father is Bernard a Carpenter She in NOT listed with the family in 1920 U.S. census. Thank you, Mike McDermott, San Jose, CA

1920 Census - 4840 Vincennes Ave., Ward 3. Looks like an apartment house by number of people living there. Mary [email protected] wrote: > Where do I look to find the address of John and Alice McGlynn in the 1920's > in Chicago? > >

Where do I look to find the address of John and Alice McGlynn in the 1920's in Chicago? Cathy

There's a 1923 city directory here http://chicagoancestors.org/#tab-tools   Relatively speaking, ________________________________ From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, May 5, 2010 11:23:26 AM Subject: [COOK-CO-IL] Looking for an address Where do I look to find the address of John and Alice McGlynn in the 1920's in Chicago? Cathy ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message Laura Searching for my Schmitt ancestors and their descendants in Lorriane France, Ohio, and Illinois http://livinginthepastlane.com and a volunteer for RAOGK at http://www.raogk.org/

Thank you. I just have to have more patience I guess. LOL It does come up if I just leave it alone, but it does take a while. On 5/3/10, Luke S. McGarry <[email protected]> wrote: > You can also clear that page from the cache by holding down the SHIFT key > while clicking on the REFRESH button. > > Luke > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Eliz Hanebury > Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 11:04 AM > To: Mary Snow > Cc: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [COOK-CO-IL] [Fwd: Re: LDS death certificates...] > > Try defraging and rebooting and maybe if she still gets a blank page > "reload" it. She might still have the blank page in her cache. > > > > Eliz > > On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 9:55 PM, Mary Snow <[email protected]> wrote: >> Does anyone have any idea why Sharon cannot  the LDS pilot site does not >> load for Sharon?  I'm not having a problem.  Restart her computer? >> >> Mary >> >> ------- Original Message -------- >> Subject:     Re: [COOK-CO-IL] LDS death certificates... >> Date:     Sun, 2 May 2010 21:18:13 -0400 >> From:     Sharon Coyne <[email protected]> >> >>  From Sharon: >> I have now waiting a few minutes and nothing is happening. >> familysearch.com opens but even when I tried opening this site from >> there I got the blank screen too. I guess I'll just keep trying. >> >> Sharon >> >> On 5/2/10, Mary Snow <[email protected]> wrote: >>  > When the site is being updated a blank page comes up. This could be >>  > good news for more records! >>  > >>  > Mary >>  > >>  > Carol Holmbeck wrote: >>  >> It worked great last night. This morning, the two times that I have >>  >> opened >>  >> it, it took a few seconds of a blank page, then got a 'loading' sign > and >>  >> then it finally opened up. Don't give up - wait at least a few >> seconds to >>  >> >>  >> see what happens. >>  >> >>  >> Carol in WI >>  >> >>  >> ----- Original Message ----- >>  >> From: "Mary Snow" <[email protected]> >>  >> To: "cook county" <[email protected]> >>  >> Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 9:10 AM >>  >> Subject: Re: [COOK-CO-IL] LDS death certificates... >>  >> >>  >> >>  >> >>  >>> Does this work? >>  >>> http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=home >>  >>> >>  >>> Sharon Coyne wrote: >>  >>> >>  >>>> When I try to open that page I get a blank screen. I'm using IE 8. >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Did you check the familysearch pilot site? Records can be downloaded. Check birth and marriage records in Cook County Collections: http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#r=0;p=allCollections Birth George Shields 1891: http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#year=1891&toYear=1891&surname=Shields&collection=fs%3A1462519&searchType=close&givenName=George&p=recordResults Father John William Shields, Mother Katie McGrath; b. Nov. 8, 1891. Mary Elaine Sharp wrote: > I have a George T. Shields who, according to his WWII records, was born in > Chicago, Jan. 9, 1891. His father died in Chicago Jun 1891 and his > certificate of death says he is married but there is no space for his wife's > name nor does it give an informant's name. I am trying to find out who the > mother of George 1891 is? I gather I will have no luck with a birth record > from Cook County. I am assuming his parents married in Cook Co. Any > possibility of finding a marriage record when I have no wife's name and no > exact date of marriage only an educated guess? He did serve during WWI > according to his obit. Any possibility of WWI records having this info? The > one on Ancestry does not have it. The death record says the undertaker is > Sheldon. Any creative ideas of how to get the name of this mother? This > family originally came from Lockport, Will Co. IL. > >

Hi Elaine: What religion was he? Since you have his birth date, you could locate their address at the time of his birth through the directory. With that you could locate the nearest church to that address and search the baptism records. It takes a little investigating but well worth it if you can find the baptism. You do have to keep in mind though, that they would have attended the nearest church of their nationality. If they were German, most likely would've attended the nearest German church, etc. You may even find their marriage at the same church. Regards, Kim -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Elaine Sharp Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 5:09 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [COOK-CO-IL] birth, marriage info I have a George T. Shields who, according to his WWII records, was born in Chicago, Jan. 9, 1891. His father died in Chicago Jun 1891 and his certificate of death says he is married but there is no space for his wife's name nor does it give an informant's name. I am trying to find out who the mother of George 1891 is? I gather I will have no luck with a birth record from Cook County. I am assuming his parents married in Cook Co. Any possibility of finding a marriage record when I have no wife's name and no exact date of marriage only an educated guess? He did serve during WWI according to his obit. Any possibility of WWI records having this info? The one on Ancestry does not have it. The death record says the undertaker is Sheldon. Any creative ideas of how to get the name of this mother? This family originally came from Lockport, Will Co. IL. Thank you. Elaine Sacramento CA ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message