Well, that made me curious, so I googled it. I found this on Wikipedia: "Benedick, a character from Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. The character is the source of the word "benedict", meaning a newly married man who has long been a bachelor. " Interesting. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lois Brinks-Heath" <lois_heath@yahoo.com> To: "rootsweb illinois" <iladams@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 12:35 PM Subject: [ILADAMS] mystery word >I have discovered a mystery expression in several newspaper wedding >articles around 1900. They say the gentlemen "are now benedicts". Has >anyone heard of this expression before and it came to be? > Lois > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ILADAMS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

I have discovered a mystery expression in several newspaper wedding articles around 1900. They say the gentlemen "are now benedicts". Has anyone heard of this expression before and it came to be? Lois

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: johnboehmecpacom Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.adams/1665.1666.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I read your query of 3 Oct 2000. Don't know if your still arround, or your interest in the Peacock family. My Grandfathers sister, Laura F Boehme, married Millard F Peacock. They are both buried at the Stafford Kansas Cemetery. I just returned from there the end of Sept, 2009. If this interests you I would love to share info Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nowisthe5 Surnames: Samuel Stone; Rhoda Stone; Emilly Burk Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.adams/4328.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Linda, Rhoda and Samuel Stone of Adams County, Illinois, were my great great grandparents. Rhoda's maiden name is a mystery. It does not appear on the Hancock County, IL record of marriage between Mrs. Rhoda Stone and Mr. Enos Thompson on 19 Jan 1843. I don't know anything about her death. Samuel was the son of James Stone of Hardy County, WV. James was the son of Thomas Stone of Prince William County, Virginia. I am currently investigating the possibility that Samuel Stone and his family settled briefly in the intersecting area of Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio before moving on from Licking County, Ohio to Stone's Prairie in Adams County, IL. Samuel Stone was in Switzerland Co, IN for the 1820 census with children of the correct ages. His children were Enoch b. 1814, Abraham 1818, Mary Ann , Geo Washington b.1831. My great grandfather, Enoch Peyton Stone, married Emily Burk, b. Indiana or KY. We know little of Emily's father. Their youngest son, Samuel Thomas Stone, was my grandfather. He appears in the 1860 Pontoosuc census at age 5 in the household of E.P.Stone. This was in The Quincy Daily Herald, Apr 14, 1877, p.3 "AN OLD SETTLER Mr. E. Stone, of this vicinity, says the Carthage Republican, is one of the oldest living settlers of this part of the State. Mr. Stone came with his parents from Indiana to Adams county in 1822. The family settled in what was afterwards called Stone's Prairie, named after Rev. Samuel Stone, the father of our townsman. Their nearest neighbor was ten miles distant. Their only companions for a year or two were the Indians and wolves. There were no roads in any direction, and no signs of civilization between Mr. Stone's cabin and the Mississippi bluffs where, the following year, Quincy was laid out." Thank you for any information about Rhoda. Beth Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SusanDavis1976 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.adams/7749/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I searching for data on Wernie Albert Marshall and his wife, LiLia Catherine Rueter Marshall (1895-1983)of Payson, IL. Thanks in advance! Susan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

October 20, 2009 Updates bio Marriott, George C. obit Marriott, Catherine "Kate" bio Schwebel, Phillip October 21, 2009 Updates anniv Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Schwebel anniv Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Schwebel obit Berblinger, Margaret E. obit Trout, Thomas Jefferson obit Weisenburger, Daniel obit Weisenburger, Elizabeth obit Weisenburger, Eva E. obit Weisenburger, Frederick obit Weisenburger, Louise Much thanks to Charla Weisenburger for the awesome submissions Everyone please feel free to take advantage of the Obit and Headstone Submission forms. We are always looking for more hosts please visit genealogytrails.com to read about the details. Debbie Gibson Adams County, IL http://www.genealogytrails.com/ill/adams/ St. Francois, Missouri http://genealogytrails.com/mo/stfranc/ My Angel's Pages http://www.sages-spirit-wings.com Free Stuff In Quincy http://www.fsiq.org __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

More updates for Adams County http://www.genealogytrails.com/ill/adams/ Obit McFarland, Daniel G. Obit Jones, Benjamin Obit Meckes, Balthaser ObitBerblinger, George ObitBerblinger, Nona ObitHayes, Cornelius ObitHayes, John C. ObitSmith, Mary ObitWolf, Jacob ObitWolf, Phillip ObitWeisenburger, Edward Thank you to all the people who have submitted obits and special thanks to Charla Weisenburger Dont forget to take advantage of our new Obituary and Headstone transcription forms Debbie Gibson Adams County, IL http://www.genealogytrails.com/ill/adams/ St. Francois, Missouri http://genealogytrails.com/mo/stfranc/ My Angel's Pages http://www.sages-spirit-wings.com Free Stuff In Quincy http://www.fsiq.org __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Rich6805 Surnames: Goochey, Merry, Hay, Swearingen Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.adams/806.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have information on a Louis Authur Goochey born 25 Feb 1884 in Ponca, NE and died 12 Mar 1976 in Burwell NE. His parents were Louis Hiram Goochey (1856-1916), and Clemencle Ann Botts (1861-1916). If this looks like your relatives let me know because I have a lot of info on the Goochey's. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

http://www.genealogytrails.com/ill/adams/ Have added Obituaries that were kindly submitted Weisenburger Hopson Dalton Dedert I have also added new areas to submit Obituaries and Headstone transcriptions check them out hopefully there will be more updates coming from me soon. submissions are always welcome Debbie Gibson Adams County, IL http://www.genealogytrails.com/ill/adams/ St. Francois, Missouri http://genealogytrails.com/mo/stfranc/ My Angel's Pages http://www.sages-spirit-wings.com Free Stuff In Quincy http://www.fsiq.org

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: S_Stemont Surnames: MCNUTT, HICKEY Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.adams/7748/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HELP! I'm looking for an obit for James McNutt, died in Hannibal Missouri, Sept 11, 1880 (therer's a burial there under that name for that date, but another source says Sept 10, 1882.) His daughter (Catherine Hickey)resided in Quincy, IL until 1885. Hannibal papers for those dates are rare as hen's teeth. An online search of Quincy newspapers (Quincy Public Library) turns up nothing. I'd be grateful for any help or suggestions. Thanks! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: S_Stemont Surnames: HICKEY MCNUTT Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.adams/7747/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Years go by and I'm still searching for an obit or church record (anything that might name family members) for Catherine Hickey (nee McNutt) died in Quincy Oct 23rd (or less likely 29th) 1885. She was wife of James S Hickey. She's buried in Quincy, and all evidence suggests she died there, but there's no county death record, and a word search of online Quincy papers (Quincy Library) turns up nothing. (Scattered hits refering to a death of Mrs Hickey are for the wife of a Thomas Hickey.) Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: S_Stemont Surnames: HICKEY Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.adams/4198.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I've since found obits for: James Y (death date May 3 1899, died in St Louis and bured there); James S (death date correct, died in St Louis, buried in Quincy)and William,(death date correct, died and buried in Quincy, tho he'd be living in St Louis for the previous 3 yrs). I am still looking for Catherine's obit. tHANKS! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: maggimay74 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.adams/7746/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am trying to find my half brother...i have little details but hopefully someone out there can tell me something. his name is David Fredericks or Fredricks not sure of the spelling,he was born in 1947 and his mothers name was Barbara Little but everyone called her Bobbie,she married my dad,Wellington Nunn in 1945 in Fort Erie Ontario,they were divorced shortly after David was born and the man she after married adopted David and game him his last name.My family lost contact with her and David in 1973 when my grandmother passed away.Please if anyone knows anything let me know,id really like to meet my brother.thankyou in advance. Maggi Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: averyriver27 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.adams/7745/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for the family of Evelyn Ruth Bredeweg. This was my wifes Grandmother. Evelyn spent her life in Indianapolis, Indiana and in Holland and Owosso, Michigan. She was adopted as a baby. I believe her fathers name was Frank. Frank and his wife had another daughter that they kept, their other daughter was a Catholic and I believe she lived in Michigan during some of her life. Not much to go on right now, but we will obtain more info from other family soon. I do know that Evelyn's adopted mother lost her leg in her lifetime and had also adopted a younger boy. Evelyn left her adopted Mom after much abuse when she was 15 and lived in Indianapolis and Michigan raising 8 children. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: @@lyellwebb@hotmail.com Surnames: SELLMAN Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.adams/648.698.4.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't know how the Blanche Sellman picture got on our Message Board but she is NOT related to the Leepers. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rdwlfswmn Surnames: leeper Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.adams/648.698.4.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't know who this Blanche Sellman is. Any relation to the Leepers of NJ? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bwebbman Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.adams/648.698.4.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This picture is one of Lionel and Blanche Sellman. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bare133 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.adams/2462.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a desk clock with A. Basse, jeweler, Quincy, Ill. on the face. It still works. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dvdsauerwein Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.adams/7743.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks. Will do. I also ordered the death cert. to see if that has any tips. Some apparently have burial info. I appreciate you looking through the books on my behalf. DAS Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jalusimpson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.adams/7743.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950 Last Name First Name Middle Name Sex/Race Age Cert # Death Date County City Date Filed HEYTE MORITZ M/W UNK 0010077 1925-03-13 ADAMS RIVERSIDE TWP 25-03-18 See below for info on ordering the certificate. It should tell you where he is buried. http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases.html Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.