Descendants of Jacob Schahrer Generation No. 1 1. Jacob1 Schahrer He married Louisa Scherer. Child of Jacob Schahrer and Louisa Scherer is: 2. i. George2 Schahrer, b. 14 November 1869, Illinois; d. 05 October 1952, Christian County, Illinois. Generation No. 2 2. George2 Schahrer (Jacob1) was born 14 November 1869 in Illinois, and died 05 October 1952 in Christian County, Illinois. He married Anna Barbara Weiss, daughter of Christian Weiss and Mary Doser. She was born 16 March 1872 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois, and died 13 April 1963 in Christian County, Illinois. Children of George Schahrer and Anna Weiss are: 3. i. Gertrude Alfreda3 SCHAHRER, b. 05 October 1895, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; d. 06 April 1919, Pana, Christian County, Illinois. ii. Lillie A. Schahrer, b. Abt. 1897. iii. F. Lucille Schahrer, b. Abt. 1904; m. ? Davis. iv. Nora E. Schahrer, b. Abt. 1907. v. Paul E. Schahrer, b. Abt. 1909. vi. Claude E. Schahrer, b. Abt. 1911. Generation No. 3 3. Gertrude Alfreda3 SCHAHRER (George2, Jacob1) was born 05 October 1895 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois, and died 06 April 1919 in Pana, Christian County, Illinois. She married Roy Thomas MCCONNELL, son of George MCCONNELL and Dora Sphar. He was born 31 March 1892 in Illinois, and died 09 April 1944 in Gainesville, Cooke County,Texas. Children of Gertrude SCHAHRER and Roy MCCONNELL are: i. Evelyn4 McConnell, b. 16 September 1912; d. April 1972, Manitowic, Wisconsin; m. ? Hartl. ii. Edgar Leslie McConnell, b. 19 March 1915, Moweaqua, Shelby County, Illinois; d. 15 January 1998, Wisconsin. iii. LOLA LAVENE McCONNELL, b. 03 April 1919, Pana, Christian County, Illinios; m. (1) Robert Wayne SAMS, Senior; b. 18 October 1915, Edwards County, Illinois; d. 20 February 1989, Narrows, Ohio County, Kentucky; m. (2) John Beavo; m. (3) ? Baker; m. (4) Don Stretch; m. (5) Leroy Haarbart, May 1970. iv. Lula Laveta McConnell, b. 03 April 1919; m. Harold Drew.

I have traveled to Taylorville twice now and each time the court clerks have been very helpful. Apparently they have been getting a lot of visiting family historians because I was asked if I was a member of a genealogy society so that the copy costs were only 1 dollar for a marriage record. Bob Colby Tinley Park, IL Researching Colby family, MA > NH > Pike > Greene > Macoupin > Christian Counties. > You wrote:______________________________ >Great to see the list becoming active. I have made several connections >with my family through this list. I have just returned from a trip to >Christian County and there courthouse. If you ever get a chance to >visit the people are wonderful there and very helpful. If you have >never checked out probate records they offer lots of new information. I >added two children to the Wiley family and 5 to the Dain/Prater family. >It appears that the majority of my ancestors either died between 1860 >and 1870 or took off to the west. >Main family surnames: DAIN, CULVER, AKIN, Wm. PATTERSON, HATFIELD, > McGUIRE (MAGUIRE), HAYWARD, >side lines : Heinline, Prater, Bowers, Joy, Matthews, >Sells, Warnick, > Collenbarger, and others >Hope the list stays active. >Mary >IL

For MARY CALVO PEABODY I have found someone who has a couple of used books on the Peabody family. She has inherited tons of boxes of books from after her husband died, who was an avidi collector. She is Mary Clapp and you contact her directly at: [email protected] Ask her about her Peabody family books. She has tons of genealogy info in journals, mags, used books, newspapers, gen journals, etc. She is a very nice older lady. Thanks Sally Hathaway [email protected]

For Mary Calvo: I assume you're still seaching for Dr Peabody, although you didn't mention her name in this posting. So far I haven't run into ANY information on this event you've described. The History of Christian Co book is 10" x 13" and two inches thick in fine print with no index, so is very difficult to find something specific like this. The bibliographies are indexed, but are only of prominent folks who paid to have their "story" told. And none of the varied Peabody clan chose to have this done. Sorry, that I can't find what you're looking for at this time. Sally Neely

This is my first posting to this newsletter. I am searching for info on my grand parents, Jesse Starks and Molly Hendricks Stars they lived in Pana Il, in the late 1800's.They had 3or 4 children Elmer Richard and I think a Son Bill and 1 or 2 girls. If anyone could help me it would be greatly appreciated Dee

HI I'm looking for the person who was looking for the surname ROSE. Please contact me privately, I believe I have some info for you..:) Thanks Sally Hathaway [email protected]

Sally, In that History of Christian County, do they happen to mention a woman Dr.? Searching for a woman Dr. who died on her horse while making a house call in the 1800's. Grasping for any info. Mary Calvo

Dear Gloria, I have a couple of Wetzels in my family database - any connection? Sarah R. MABRY (born about 1841, daughter of Jane Copeland and Joel Braxton Mabry) married Peter D. WETZEL early 1860s in Fayette County, IL. The Mabrys had many ties to Christian County. I also have Catherine WETZEl married George STEMLER about 1890 and Louise WETZEL married Christian RITTER about 1850, both in Monroe County, IL. Peggy Kolm [email protected] >I'm searching the PINKERTON and WETZEL names in the Stonington and >Taylorville areas of Christian County. >The PINKERTONS were mostly in the neighboring Greene Co., IL. > >Sarah (Sadie) WETZEL married John Foster PINKERTON ON 29 May 1867 in >Taylorville. Sarah's brother Moses WETZEL lived in the village of Stonington. > >Gloria Pinkerton >[email protected] >Chandler, AZ >

Jane Lichtenburger: Please contact me re Sharp & Deeren family. I have Ross connection to them. D. Ross

Sarajane, Thanks for the prompt response to my query about Davis info. This family appears to be about two generations too recent for the one I'm looking for. But I'll keep the info in my file and we may yet make a connection. Sometimes the puzzle is to eliminate clues, which ultimately narrows the search until you eventually hit an answer. I appreciate your help Sally Neely << RE: WILLIAM P. DAVIS OR HANNAH FOSTER I don't know how much this will help. William P. Davis 1835-1909 appear on his tombstone in Linwood Cemetery, Pana, IL. His wife was Hannah Foster 1843-1911 and is buried beside him. Marion Co. 1870 census lists a Wm. P. Davis age 35 born in TN with Hannah age 29 born TN. Their birthplace and names of the children listed on this census is suspect. The children we know about were John, Maude, Myrtle, Nellie. We are uncertain about John, but the daughters married names were Underwood, Elliott, Gilman...if any of this rings any bells, please let me know. Thanks, Sarajane Zorn >>

Hello - This is my first post to this newsletter. I am seeking info on a James Wilson Bishop who married a Mary Mead(e) in Ohio in 1850. He is listed on the 1860 Christian Co. IL Census, P.925. Dwelling #1981 Family #1876 James W. Bishop 31 m farmer 200 VT Mary 29 f PA David 7 m OH Eunice 4 f OH George 2 m Mich John Bishop 18 m OH William Bishop 15 m OH The John and William that are listed are believed to be brothers of James W. I have traced John from this point on, but can find nothing prior to 1860. He enlisted in the Union Forces in Pana, Illinois in 1861. John Bishop is my g-grandfather. If anyone has any info on the above family or can connect in any way, I would appreciate any info that you would care to share. I also am unable to trace James W. any further until the 1880 Greene County MO census. Thanks so much. Shirley

In addition to the previous info I posted: I have a copy of the marriage certificate for this couple. It is dated 10/16/1861 Marion County. This document confirms to some extent the census entry regarding their residence. There are four children I have never heard about nor do they appear at a later time. Until something else comes up, must assume their very early death. Sarajane Zorn

RE: WILLIAM P. DAVIS OR HANNAH FOSTER I don't know how much this will help. William P. Davis 1835-1909 appear on his tombstone in Linwood Cemetery, Pana, IL. His wife was Hannah Foster 1843-1911 and is buried beside him. Marion Co. 1870 census lists a Wm. P. Davis age 35 born in TN with Hannah age 29 born TN. Their birthplace and names of the children listed on this census is suspect. The children we know about were John, Maude, Myrtle, Nellie. We are uncertain about John, but the daughters married names were Underwood, Elliott, Gilman...if any of this rings any bells, please let me know. Thanks, Sarajane Zorn

Sally, Welll things picked up for awhile, didn't they? Sorry I'm slow in replying....never enough time. Few names in Christian Co...ROBBINS BECKLEHYMEIR VEATCH. Do you need anything from Sangamon Co IL. I'm in Springfield. See ya Sue Researching: RICHARDS MCCUNE MENARY BARKER VEATCH/VEACH DUPONT O'NEILL KIRKWOOD ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, May 13, 1999 1:39 PM Subject: [ILCHRIST-L] List UP and Ready | HI | | I want to thank you all for responding to me, wow, there are a few of us on | here isn't there? :) Now I don't feel so alone on this list...:D | | Thanks Bunches | | Sally Hathaway | [email protected] | | KERWIN | DUNBAR | PHILLIPS | HAWKINS | SHARP | MORRISSEY | SPRESSER | HATHAWAY | BARRINGER | ETC...... |

I'm wondering if this is the same cemetery that I visited 2 years ago. It it just outside of Sharpsburg,Il. I was hoping to get in touch with the someone who could tell me who has the books on this cemetery. My family is in the New Walnut Hill Cemetery (also called the Hanon and the Universalist Cemetery.) I have family in this cemetery. I found my gg-grand father here( he was a civil war veteran and had a headstone). I could not find my gg-grand mother. They were both suppose to be buried there. Their names were ISREAL ADAMS and NANCY ANN NATIONS ADAMS. If you could be of help I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance Joann Jane Lichtenberger wrote: > > I just returned from Christian County and a visit to the Old Walnut Hill > or Hanon Cemetery. It is the resting place of some of the old settlers > in the South Fork area. Hanons are there as well as the original Minnis > settlers. The Hanons were also the first permanent settlers in > Christian County. I knew that it had not been taken care of and was > prepared to see it overgrown. But, it is almost impossible to walk > through. To make matters worse, it has been used as a dumping ground > and I was able to see an old washtub and the seat from a tractor among > the broken stones. Many of the stones have been set upright and are > leaning against trees. > > I am aware that the money does not exist in most county budgets to cover > repair and/or upkeep of these old sites but they are a treasure and need > to be preserved. I visited the Blueville Cemetery which has been > restored and applaud the work done there. Many of my family members are > at the New Walnut Hill Cemetery which is well cared for as well as at > the cemetery in Millersville. > > Is there anyone from this list or does anyone know of anyone who would > like to undertake the project of cleaning out Old Walnut Hill? If you > have any ideas, please contact me. > > My surnames include the following in Christian County: Hanon, Sharp, > Large, Secrist, Waller, Rutledge, Miller, Matthews, Wood, Deeren, Mason. > > Jane

At 02:41 PM 5/13/99 -0400, [email protected] wrote: >HI > >I am now trying to find the list owner. I don't know if its the same person >as 2-3 mos ago or a new person. Hopefully they will respond or someone will >let me know who our list owner is.....:) > >Thanks Bunches >SALLY Hello, everyone. I am the list owner. I'm very sorry I have been rather out of touch for a while. I have been keeping up with many things, but visitors from Philadelphia and Scotland have kept me busy for 2 weeks! The list is alive and well, as you can all see. Requests that were mistakenly sent to the list to subscribe or unsubscribe have been taken care of. Sally, I have asked about the question you sent to me. It's not looking good :( I'll forward more to you privately. Morgan ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [email protected] or [email protected] or [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

I just returned from Christian County and a visit to the Old Walnut Hill or Hanon Cemetery. It is the resting place of some of the old settlers in the South Fork area. Hanons are there as well as the original Minnis settlers. The Hanons were also the first permanent settlers in Christian County. I knew that it had not been taken care of and was prepared to see it overgrown. But, it is almost impossible to walk through. To make matters worse, it has been used as a dumping ground and I was able to see an old washtub and the seat from a tractor among the broken stones. Many of the stones have been set upright and are leaning against trees. I am aware that the money does not exist in most county budgets to cover repair and/or upkeep of these old sites but they are a treasure and need to be preserved. I visited the Blueville Cemetery which has been restored and applaud the work done there. Many of my family members are at the New Walnut Hill Cemetery which is well cared for as well as at the cemetery in Millersville. Is there anyone from this list or does anyone know of anyone who would like to undertake the project of cleaning out Old Walnut Hill? If you have any ideas, please contact me. My surnames include the following in Christian County: Hanon, Sharp, Large, Secrist, Waller, Rutledge, Miller, Matthews, Wood, Deeren, Mason. Jane

For Linda Reynolds: Have you seen the 1880 History of Christian Co IL? It contains short articles, among other things, about prominent citizens at that period. On p 242 is the one on Dial DAVIS, b in Sangamon Co IL 10 January, 1826. His father, John DAVIS, a native of TN, married Sarah D MILLIGAN near Nashville. I don't know if this MILLIGAN may be connected to your lines or not, but thought I'd pass the tidbit on. Sally Andrews Neely