Thanks for your reply. Looked for a Ross/White marriage but the IL statewide database doesn't have a listing to match. Do you know of a Savanna Gillespie who would have been a banker?

I know nothing of Matilda White since she died well before my father was born in 1916. I only know the name, and the fact that Isaac is buried with both Matilda and Emma at Zion Cemetery. His parents, James and his wife are also at Zion.

My Ggrandfather, Harrison 'Harry' Nesbitt, married Belva Ross/Gillespie in 1911. Belva's mother died in childbirth and she was raised by a maternal aunt who had married a Gillespie. This info came from my grandfather but he couldn't remember first names or the aunt's maiden name. He did say that Belva went by the name Gillespie as often as the name Ross. Harry and Belva are buried in Mt Carroll. In the 1910 census, I finally found Belva, age 25, living with Isaac and Emma Gillespie on Savanna Ridge Rd in Washington Twp. From your post, I learned that Isaac's first wife was Matilda White. Since Isaac married Emma in 1908, Matilda would be Belva's maternal aunt. Do you have any more info on Matilda, her parents or siblings? Also, my GGGgrandparents, Michael Nesbitt and Ellen Cox came from Co Monaghan in 1854. They were in Reading PA before coming to Galena, then Hanover, before finally settling at the Zion, Washington Twp. They are buried at the Zion Cemetery. My GGgrandparents, Charles Nesbitt and Agnes Sanderson are also buried at Zion.

I am tracking Miller's in Carroll Co in 1850. Can you give me any information on the Miller you have? Rock

Hi Listers, I'm new to this list and have the following surnames from the Carroll County and JoDaviess County areas, as well as Dubuque, starting in IL about 1848. Ahrendt,Ballough,Baus,Bishop,Colin,Earl,Haas,Haggert,Hense,Irmscher,Jackson,Ke lleher,Lieb, McGrath, Miller, Paul, Rawlings,Schoenhard, Sopher, Tinkham, Walsh, Wilson My knowledge starts with George Haas (1801-1889) and Agatha Lieb (1804/9-1882) came from Dettingen, Wurttemberg, Germany with two daughters, Mary Ann (wed John Baus) and Jane (wed James McGrath), then in America had George (wed Amelia Irmsher 1st, 2nd Phoebe Miller), Frederick (wed ?), Caroline (wed Mr. Miller), Amanda (wed Mr. Hett), John (?), Sarah (never wed), and Charles (?). Any matches? Would love to share info. Stef Olson

I am a relation to Daniel's wife Sarah Deitrick. They are buried at the Arnold's Grove Cemetery on Loran Rd. outside of Mt. Carroll, Il. If you are looking for information let me know. Jo Lyn Crofton

Hi Jackie, I've been doing alot of research. Call me. I found Grampa Tom's parents. Jo

please join us for genealogy chat for northwestern Illinois tomorrow (Mon. eve.) at 8pm CDT. We are at www.freeportillinois.com/index3.htm The link for the chat room is on the right hand side. It will take a minute to load in, then type in your name, put your surnames in profile, click the button and you are there. Hope to see you, Lou Cook _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

O have old photo of Millie Moates, wife of O. T. Moates. Also photo of their children, Oliver, Earl, and Ora. I am searching for descendants who would like to have this picture.I do not think they are relatives, probably just friends of the Brotherson family.

Looking for information on William C. and Hannah Speck, who were married in 1882 in Carroll County. The 1900 census lists six children, William, Elsie, Charles, Frank, Leo, and Isador. Looking for descendants of the children.

My G-Grandmother, Elizabeth Margaret Patton (married Elmer Wesley Merritt) is a sister of William G. Patton. I have yours Sarah's name as: Ella S. Gillogly (could be Sarah E.). The children's names are the same: Harry, Howard, Velma, Anna Mary. Unfortunately, the only dates I can add to what you have are for William G. Patton (b. 21 Oct 1854, d. 27 Feb 1936). I have a marriage date of: 24 Dec 1884. William's parents are: James Clark Patton (b. 12 Aug 1825, d. 25 Jan 1913) and Elizabeth Curhl Campbell (b. 15 Oct 1832, d. 25 Dec 1908) William's siblings are: [William is first born] Susan Rachel Patton b. 16 July 1860 Elizabeth Margaret Patton b. 22 July 1861 (My relative) Addie Jane Patton b. 19 Nov 1862 Roena Minerva Patton b. 17 Dec 1863 Laura Isabel Patton b. 15 Feb 1865 Humphries O. Patton b. 16 Apr 1868 Walter H. Patton b. 16 Nov 1869 Eva E. Patton b. 09 Oct 1871 Howard E. Patton b. 19 Sept 1873, d. 28 Oct 1876 Let's keep in touch. Contact me at:suemerritt@yahoo.com Sue

Would you happen to know the parents of Daniel Bowman?

Marriage of Daniel BOWMAN / Adelia(Della) TIBBITS July 4,1875 Adelia TIBBITS b. 1851 NY. d.Sept 7,1930 d/o Eli TIBBITS b. 1810? MA. d.Oct16,1894 Carroll Co,IL & Elizabeth ? b.1824 NY. d.Oct 8,1899 Carroll co,IL S/o Daniel & Della BOWMAN = Graton BOWMAN b.June 10,1877 d.Jan 13,1936 Carroll Co,IL

You seem to know a lot about the Stultz family. My gggrandmother was Jane Stultz. She was a orphane. She was raised in a Masonic home in Tennessee, no one knows who her parents were. It seems both were killed and she was a only child. She was born around 1880 I think. Please if you have any info let me know. Sincerest regards, Pam

please join us for genealogy chat for northwestern Illinoin on Monday evening at 8pm CDT at www.freeportillinois.com/index3.htm Just click on the link on the right side of the page that says Chat and after it loads put in your name and put your surnames in profile, click and chat. Lou BUCK, IL, CAMPBELL,NC>TN>PA, COOK,PA, COPP, NH>IL, MORRIS, PA>IL, ROBERTSON, Scotland>SC>TN>PA, SEYLAR,Germany>PA>IL, SCHREINER, IL, _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

My great grandfather, Louis Ebbeka, was born in Lenark, Carroll Co., IL on Mar. 28, 1870. His siblings may have been Henry, Lou, Caroline and Emma. He was baptized in the Lutheran church and may have moved away from Carroll County at an early age. Any information on Ebbeka's would be appreciated.

I would like any info on any of these marriages... Jacob Bowman m Sophia P. Knadler Oct 30 1870 John H. Bowman m Anna M. Stuart(Stewart) Jun 13 1871 Daniel Bowman m Della Tidbits July 4 1875 Daniel L. Bowman m Melinda Peters Jan 1 1889 David Bowman m Elizabeth Gallagher(Galagher) Sept 16 1879 John M. Bowman m Amelia Traum Sept 27 1888 Cyrus Bowman m Mary Bishop Mar 9 1871 Thanks,

I am researching the JERRY and BAKER families, who lived in Savanna, Illinois, Carroll County. My great-grandmother was MARY JERRY born abt. 1873 and died in 1913. She married WILLIAM LEANDER BAKER. They lived in the Savanna area. My grandfather was one of 7 children. Mary died at the age of 33, my grandfather was on his own at the age of 13. I would appreciate any information. My E-mail is : jwsoxford@aol.com. Thank you.

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THanks for responding. Well, your Elizabeth is the closest match I have found. My stubborn old Fitzsimmons line just didn't keep any records of their ancestors! It's so frustrating. I will keep looking for Fitz's in IL. That where I think they got their start. As far as age goes, the Fitz's I know from the past all lived to their early to late 80's. I think they were just too stubborn to die! Will let you know if I find anything else.