Listeners: I am still trying to to gather data re. the SHRAKE(S) & the SHADE families. Below are scraps of information I have gathered at the courthouse & other places. I am hoping some of you have a connection & can help me. {Stephen E SHRAKE married Mary Catherine SHADE Aug 1855 in Mechanicksburg across the river from Mt Auburn. Mary's mother- Sarah J, brothers- William & ?John T? Stephen's siblings- Louisa, Nancy, George, Philip, Samuel M, Emanuel & Edward M.} Marriage index 1839-1866 SHADE, M R to SADDER, Mary J p131 SKRAKE, Philp N to BALDWIN, Mary A p131 Marriage index 1866-1899 SHRAKES, Ellen to MONTGOMERY, Jacob book B p71 #3337 SHADE, Phoebe to KELLEY, Joel S book B p76 #3440 SHRAKE, Mary E to MARION, Wm K book B p162 #5086 SRAKE, Stephen A to HUDDLESTON, Elizabeth E book C p1 #5979 20 Nov 1884 SHRAKES, Francis to DESPER, Elizabeth Marie book C p1 #5985 27 Nov 1884 SHADE, Tillie to RELLER, Henry book C p87 #7663 14 Jan 1892 Card files 25 Aug 1886 Baby male book B #5053 Franklin SHRAKE & Eliza DESPER 24 Aug 1921 Darleen Carol book K p21 Roy V SHADE & Luella HAUBNER 13 Dec 1923 male book M p21 William A SHADE & Anna BRINKER 26 Oct 1925 book N p234 William A SHADE & Anna BRINKER Mechanicksburg Cementary SHRAKES, George Wm 9 Mar 1945 64y 6m 22d B275 SHRAKES, Martha A 29 Mar 1928 77y 4m 14d A 68 SHRAKES,Pearl 20 Jan 1917 23y A556 SHRAKES, Viola Pearl 15 Aug 1961 79y B447 Mechanicksburg Methodist Church Marriages p6 SHRAKES, George W to KING, Rose Pearl 3 Oct 1912 Thank you, Bill PUCKETT

Is there ANYONE at all on the list with ENDRIS-TRUMPER connections. I am surely not the only one researching this fine family! <grin>...... Janet

Can someone help Becky? Her email address is below. Morgan >X-POP3-Rcpt: [email protected] >From: [email protected] >Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 00:22:54 EDT >Subject: Hockman >To: [email protected] >X-Mailer: CompuServe 2000 32-bit sub 61 > >I was wondering if you could help me get some info on the Hockman Family My >Dad Was Born 11/26/1924 in Assumption He is theonly on living now . The Four >Hockman Brother were in the ww2 together two towns have claimed them . they >all came back alive My Grandfather was Elmer A Hockman d.4/27/1978 in Iola >My Grandmother Beulah Viana Johson b kentucky d 2/13/1931 in Assumption .I'd >just like to know if there are any Hockman left there that can help me ? Becky

Seeking information for my great grandfather, DREW INMAN and his second wife, IDA LITTLE INMAN. Drew died in Pana Jan. 26, 1916. He was a merchant, and I would like to know more about his life and when he moved to Pana. Ida died in Chicago on August 25, 1942 but owned property in Pana. Any information about either or both of them will be greatly appreciated. Barbara Faig Tennessee [email protected]

I am curious. I saw the Grama R BEST. I wonder if your husband is a descendant of a brother Henry BEST of my paternal 2nd great-grandfather Abraham BEST. My paternal great grandfather Henry BEST/BESS of Fayette Co, IL was named for an uncle Henry BEST of Christian Co, IL. Great grandfather changed the spelling from BEST to BESS abt. 1870. My paternal grandmother was Morna Evalene (BESS) HIMES. My ancestry with names, dates and localities is on my homepage under the HIMES section. It starts with both sets of my grandparents. I was born in Illinois. Most of my relatives still live around Vandalia, IL. http://members.truepath.com/beverly/index.html Beverly (HIMES) BARGER in NM [email protected] wrote: > On the 1860 Census P. 925 > Dwelling #1981 - Family 1876 > > There was a James W. Bishop 31 m farmer 200 VT > Mary 29 f PA > David 7 m OH > Eunice 4 f OH > George 2 m MI > John Bishop 18 m OH > William Bishop 15 m OH > > I am seeking info on this family. James W. is believed to be the brother of > John and William. John entered the Civil War from Pana in 1861 as did his > brother William. I have John's Civil War records and can trace him from > there, but have been unable to find out anything about him prior to that, or > what happened to his brother William. John married a Jane Cynthia Meade > believed to be the sister of Mary, James W.s wife. If anyone can help me > with this family, I would be very grateful. John Bishop is my g-grandfather. > > Thank you so very much. > > Shirley

On the 1860 Census P. 925 Dwelling #1981 - Family 1876 There was a James W. Bishop 31 m farmer 200 VT Mary 29 f PA David 7 m OH Eunice 4 f OH George 2 m MI John Bishop 18 m OH William Bishop 15 m OH I am seeking info on this family. James W. is believed to be the brother of John and William. John entered the Civil War from Pana in 1861 as did his brother William. I have John's Civil War records and can trace him from there, but have been unable to find out anything about him prior to that, or what happened to his brother William. John married a Jane Cynthia Meade believed to be the sister of Mary, James W.s wife. If anyone can help me with this family, I would be very grateful. John Bishop is my g-grandfather. Thank you so very much. Shirley

Hi! I am new to the Christian County, Ill. I am looking for Lepold K. Kolesar b. February 18, 1882-Austria Hungary. He died November 13, 1949. His wife name is Mary Rose Tokoly b.March 19, 1890-Michigan. Looking for Naturalization paper for him, marriage record, death record and obiturary on both of them. Would like the 1910, 1920 census of them. They live in Pana, Ill. Can anyone help me? Terry

>X-POP3-Rcpt: [email protected] >Date: Thu, 27 May 1999 23:34:01 -0500 >From: Starlene Oary <[email protected]> >X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.05 [en] (Win95; I) >To: [email protected] >Subject: This was in the Pana News Paper asking for help. > >This is in the Pana News Palladium, May 27, 1999 >I thought this might be of interest to someone and possibley help the >newspaper to receive more info on these gallant men. This is in >Christian Co. IL > >Three Military Veterans in Twin Pines Cemetery, East > There's an old military record book to be found in most Illinois >county courthouses. It won't have more recent records, but it has a >vast list-including military burials in abandoned cemeteries. > Until recent years, Pana had a potter's field which was part of >Linwood Cemetery, known as "the city cemetery." Today it is >incorporated, known as Twin Pines Cemetery. > There are three military veterans who served in the 19th century who >are buried ther4e, the Christian County book states: > William Watson, private, Army, with Millers Mounted V, served in the >Black Hawk War (1830's). He died Sept. 15, 1868. > Otis Wood, served in Mohawk war (no rank given). he died Jan. 8, >1894 > Josiah Davis, private in the Army, Company Bd., 54th Illinois >Infantry. He died Sept. 1, 1881. > The PN-P would like to do a feature story about these military men >who served more thatn a century ago. If there are any descendents of >any of them who can provide information, call Millie Meyerholz, feature >writer at either (888) 880-NEWS toll free, or (217) 562-2111. > >I hope this helps someone. >Star Oary > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [email protected] PO Box 20142, New York, NY 10001-0002 Christian County, ILGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilchrist Grant Parish, LAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~lagrant Rapides Parish, LAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~larapide My personal genealogy http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/5769

Can someone add to Carolyn's information? Her email address is below. I don't think she is on this list. >Date: Sun, 09 May 1999 13:21:02 -0700 >From: "Carolyn K. Schuring" <[email protected]> > >My grandparents :Frank & Etta KIEFLING lived Pana,IL all of their >married life ..grandpa was a coal miner....is there a history of the >6 coal mines & accidents....I know grandpa and my uncles were in several >of the accidents.....just curious.....Etta died in 1969 & Frank died in >1983....thank you very much.....granddaughter.....CArolyn

Can anyone help Ken? Please email him directly at the address in the header below AND let us know on the list, too! Morgan >X-POP3-Rcpt: [email protected] >Date: Sun, 13 Jun 1999 13:42:18 -0400 >From: Ken Newcombe <[email protected]> >Organization: Wentworth County GenWeb >X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.6 [en] (Win95; U) >X-Accept-Language: en >To: [email protected] >Subject: Christian COunty research advice > >Morgan, > >I hope to visit the Pana area shortly to research my Newcomb >ancestors.Could you advise on where to go for local research? In >particular I would like to find their farm which was acquired in 1864 or >so. I only know that it was in Pana. What would be the best approach to >find the farm? Are directories available from 1860s -1880s or so? > >-- > Regards > Ken Newcombe > Wentworth County GenWeb Host > Newcomb or Newcombe Genealogy Page Host > 16 Homestead Ave, Dundas, Ontario > Canada L9H 5Y7 > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [email protected] PO Box 20142, New York, NY 10001-0002 Christian County, ILGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilchrist Grant Parish, LAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~lagrant Rapides Parish, LAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~larapide My personal genealogy http://members.aol.com/rapidespar

Pearl Hi . I have Brysons from Pana also . Jerry At 09:01 PM 6/11/99 EDT, you wrote: >The best source would be the Carnegie-Schyler Public Library, East 2d St, >Pana, Illinois 62557. They have a complete folder on the Pana Coal >Company. My husband is from Pana, and his father used to work for the Pana >Coal Company. We hope this helps you. > >Pearl M Bryson > > A Proud Sponsor of RootsWeb. Jerry Tarvin [email protected] 2nd Year 1013 E. Thompson St. Taylorville, Il 62568-2344 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- Christian Co. Gen. Soc. P.O. Box 28 Taylorville, Il. 62568 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------

The best source would be the Carnegie-Schyler Public Library, East 2d St, Pana, Illinois 62557. They have a complete folder on the Pana Coal Company. My husband is from Pana, and his father used to work for the Pana Coal Company. We hope this helps you. Pearl M Bryson

I have letter in my possession from the Pana Coal Company to my great grandfather John P. Lundy offering him the job of engineer, It is dated Oct. 16m1899. Could someone please fill me in on the history of the Pana Coal Company.Thank you,Kathy Beauchamp

Hi List I am looking for the final resting place of the above BREWER's in the counties listed. I think that they had children in the 1850's. I was told that Ann Brewer(Alexander #2 husband) died in 1920 in Marion Counties but I can't find any records,,, Thank you for your help Shirley Brewer

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Does any one on the list know who are the parents and siblings of Margaret Adelhart? 1 Margaret ADELHART aka: Margaret Adehard b: Bet. 1800 - 1863 .. +Robert ROCK m: 15-Jan-1879 Christian Co, IL Melissa Thompson Alexander www.familytreemaker.com/users/a/l/e/Melissa-T-Alexander/ listowner: [email protected]; [email protected] Edmonds, WA USA

Contact Mary Louise Nave Curry North Walnut Street Rochester, IL 62563

There is a Dr. Robt. Vautrain at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. His background - I have no idea- just an idea you might check out.

Does anyone have a connection to the following couple? William Henry NAVE and Lura Della RHODES. I believe they are buried in Christian Co., IL Thanks, Dan Dixon

Hi, Does anyone know where I can find records of a shooting that happened in 1875 when a man shot his wife. It is said he went to prison for it. I am researching in Christian Co, Assumption, VAUTHRIN, VAUTRAIN, VOTRAIN, and BRULE, BRULEY. Thanks Penny