My family came from Effingham and am interested in knowing whether any of the Fromme families are in this book.My GGrandfather was John Fromme and married a Mary Zehner. Please advise. Kay Fromme Breshears

These columns were written over a 20 year period. Peggy Wood Pulliam wrote them in the Effingham Daily Newspaper. She had kept all of her written copies and the newspaper articles also. So we compiled them into a 337 page book. Some of the people that she had interviewed in 1967 are no longer alive nor are some of the places that she talks about in the county have been torn down. So to answer your question, Yes, the book is a new one, but the articles were from 1967 - 1988. Kate Keller Bourland ----- Original Message ----- From: "Miss Dixie" <Dixieljaw@msn.com> To: <ILEFFING-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 12:45 AM Subject: Re: [ILEFFING-L] Book Report Effinghahm county. Hi, Am I to understand that this is current info ??? Happy Birthday !!! Dixie Lea in K.C... ----- Original Message ----- From: Kate B. To: ILEFFING-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 1:59 PM Subject: [ILEFFING-L] Book Report Effinghahm county. BOOK REPORT Mike Brasel Name of book: BITS OF EFFINGHAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS HISTORY Author: Pulliam, Peggy Wood Subject: As the title would indicate, the history of Effingham County Why I Chose to Read: I ran into Mike "Dirt" Golden at the café in Mason. Mike knows that I am a "reader" and told me of this book. He said he had recently purchased a copy and that it is "very interesting". He promised to loan his copy to me when he finished reading it. When he did loan the book to me it took only a few minutes to realize that I needed my own copy. It is a book that anybody interested in the history of their "home" county will want to have, provided that county is Effingham County, Illinois or one neighboring it. Synopsis: The Author wrote a "local history" column for the Effingham Daily News in the years 1967-1988. In addition to being an author she is a historian and this endeavor satisfied both loves. Members of the Effingham Historical Collectors' Association convinced the author to reprint many of her columns in book form and this book is the result. It is copyrighted in 2004 by the Historical Collectors' Association Effingham, Illinois. If you are a native or long time resident of any of Effingham County's communities, either existing or one of the many that has slipped away into history, you will find many articles of interest in this book. You may well find items pertaining to your own family's history. You will certainly find such information about the families of your friends, acquaintances, co-workers or church or lodge associates. Remember; since you live in the same community their history is your history. This book will become a valuable asset to my home library. I expect I will refer to it many times in the coming years to answer question that invariably come up at social functions or family gatherings. My deepest appreciation goes out to Mike Golden, Historical Collector's Association and of course Peggy Wood Pulliam. As those of you who commonly receive my BOOK REPORTS know I do not normally make, or attempt to make, sales commercials or recommendations when I write them. I simply give my opinion about something that I have read. I am going to make an exception here and tell you that if this book interests you need to act quickly. Supplies are limited and neither the author nor publishers are planning a second printing. All copies are autographed by the author. They are available only through the Historical Collectors'Association and you need to contact Mrs. Kate Keller Bourland at 217-342-3709. All proceeds go to the Historical Collectors' Association. Date: August 21, 2005 (my 50th birthday) Mike Brasel ==== ILEFFING Mailing List ==== If you want to subscribe to this list or unsubscribe from it, send e-mail to ILEFFING-L-request@rootsweb.com or (for the digest list) ILEFFING-D-request@rootsweb.com and put the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the message body. ==== ILEFFING Mailing List ==== If you want to subscribe to this list or unsubscribe from it, send e-mail to ILEFFING-L-request@rootsweb.com or (for the digest list) ILEFFING-D-request@rootsweb.com and put the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the message body. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.13/78 - Release Date: 8/19/05

Hi, Am I to understand that this is current info ??? Happy Birthday !!! Dixie Lea in K.C... ----- Original Message ----- From: Kate B. To: ILEFFING-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 1:59 PM Subject: [ILEFFING-L] Book Report Effinghahm county. BOOK REPORT Mike Brasel Name of book: BITS OF EFFINGHAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS HISTORY Author: Pulliam, Peggy Wood Subject: As the title would indicate, the history of Effingham County Why I Chose to Read: I ran into Mike "Dirt" Golden at the café in Mason. Mike knows that I am a "reader" and told me of this book. He said he had recently purchased a copy and that it is "very interesting". He promised to loan his copy to me when he finished reading it. When he did loan the book to me it took only a few minutes to realize that I needed my own copy. It is a book that anybody interested in the history of their "home" county will want to have, provided that county is Effingham County, Illinois or one neighboring it. Synopsis: The Author wrote a "local history" column for the Effingham Daily News in the years 1967-1988. In addition to being an author she is a historian and this endeavor satisfied both loves. Members of the Effingham Historical Collectors' Association convinced the author to reprint many of her columns in book form and this book is the result. It is copyrighted in 2004 by the Historical Collectors' Association Effingham, Illinois. If you are a native or long time resident of any of Effingham County's communities, either existing or one of the many that has slipped away into history, you will find many articles of interest in this book. You may well find items pertaining to your own family's history. You will certainly find such information about the families of your friends, acquaintances, co-workers or church or lodge associates. Remember; since you live in the same community their history is your history. This book will become a valuable asset to my home library. I expect I will refer to it many times in the coming years to answer question that invariably come up at social functions or family gatherings. My deepest appreciation goes out to Mike Golden, Historical Collector's Association and of course Peggy Wood Pulliam. As those of you who commonly receive my BOOK REPORTS know I do not normally make, or attempt to make, sales commercials or recommendations when I write them. I simply give my opinion about something that I have read. I am going to make an exception here and tell you that if this book interests you need to act quickly. Supplies are limited and neither the author nor publishers are planning a second printing. All copies are autographed by the author. They are available only through the Historical Collectors'Association and you need to contact Mrs. Kate Keller Bourland at 217-342-3709. All proceeds go to the Historical Collectors' Association. Date: August 21, 2005 (my 50th birthday) Mike Brasel ==== ILEFFING Mailing List ==== If you want to subscribe to this list or unsubscribe from it, send e-mail to ILEFFING-L-request@rootsweb.com or (for the digest list) ILEFFING-D-request@rootsweb.com and put the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the message body.

BOOK REPORT Mike Brasel Name of book: BITS OF EFFINGHAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS HISTORY Author: Pulliam, Peggy Wood Subject: As the title would indicate, the history of Effingham County Why I Chose to Read: I ran into Mike "Dirt" Golden at the café in Mason. Mike knows that I am a "reader" and told me of this book. He said he had recently purchased a copy and that it is "very interesting". He promised to loan his copy to me when he finished reading it. When he did loan the book to me it took only a few minutes to realize that I needed my own copy. It is a book that anybody interested in the history of their "home" county will want to have, provided that county is Effingham County, Illinois or one neighboring it. Synopsis: The Author wrote a "local history" column for the Effingham Daily News in the years 1967-1988. In addition to being an author she is a historian and this endeavor satisfied both loves. Members of the Effingham Historical Collectors' Association convinced the author to reprint many of her columns in book form and this book is the result. It is copyrighted in 2004 by the Historical Collectors' Association Effingham, Illinois. If you are a native or long time resident of any of Effingham County's communities, either existing or one of the many that has slipped away into history, you will find many articles of interest in this book. You may well find items pertaining to your own family's history. You will certainly find such information about the families of your friends, acquaintances, co-workers or church or lodge associates. Remember; since you live in the same community their history is your history. This book will become a valuable asset to my home library. I expect I will refer to it many times in the coming years to answer question that invariably come up at social functions or family gatherings. My deepest appreciation goes out to Mike Golden, Historical Collector's Association and of course Peggy Wood Pulliam. As those of you who commonly receive my BOOK REPORTS know I do not normally make, or attempt to make, sales commercials or recommendations when I write them. I simply give my opinion about something that I have read. I am going to make an exception here and tell you that if this book interests you need to act quickly. Supplies are limited and neither the author nor publishers are planning a second printing. All copies are autographed by the author. They are available only through the Historical Collectors'Association and you need to contact Mrs. Kate Keller Bourland at 217-342-3709. All proceeds go to the Historical Collectors' Association. Date: August 21, 2005 (my 50th birthday) Mike Brasel

I will block him from the mailing list. I don't know how he got in. This is an unauthorized posting. Linda Effingham County Mailing List Administrator > -----Original Message----- > From: Mr. James Odibo [mailto:dmjamesgroup@ciudad.com.ar] > Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 8:09 AM > To: ileffing-l@rootsweb.com > Subject: {not a subscriber} From: James (Regarding Dr. H. Paul Jacobi) > > > This is a multi-part message in MIME format > --8e5c6fe9-50ec-46fd-9379-8e65b42e0760 > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable > > From: James (Regarding Dr. H. Paul Jacobi) > Hello, > > I am sending you this private email to make a passionate appeal to you for = > assistance. Kindly accept my apology for contacting you this way and forgive = > me if this is not acceptable to you. My name is James Odibo; I am an auditor = > at one of the Nigerian Banks. > > On Tuesday, 19 January, 1999, one Dr. H. Paul Jacobi a foreigner, made a = > numbered time (Fixed) Deposit, valued at =A310,550,000.00 (Ten Million, Five = > Hundred and Fifty Thousand Pounds) for twelve calendar months in my Bank = > Branch. > > Upon Maturity, we sent a routine notification to his forwarding address but = > got no reply. After a month, we sent a reminder and finally we discovered = > from his company that Dr. Paul A. Jacobi was aboard the Egypt Air Flight 990, = > which crashed into the Atlantic Ocean on October 31, 1999. After further = > investigation, it was discovered that he died without making a WILL and all = > attempts to trace his next of kin proved abortive. > > On further investigation, it was discovered that Late Dr. Paul A. Jacobi did = > not declare any next of kin or relatives in all his official documents, = > including his Bank Deposit paper work here in our Bank. The total sum, =A3= > 10,550,000.00 is still in my bank and the interest is being rolled over with = > the principal sum at the end of each year. No one will ever come forward to = > claim it. > > In accordance with my country's banking laws and constitution, at the = > expiration of 6 (six) years, the money will revert to the Government treasury = > if nobody applies as the next of Kin to claim the funds. Consequently, I = > shall present you as a foreign partner to stand in as the next of kin to the = > late Dr. Paul A. Jacobi. > > Upon acceptance of this proposal, I shall send to you the National Bank Plc = > "Next of Kin Payment Application Form" as well as detailed information on how = > this transaction would be carried out. We shall employ the services of a = > solicitor for the drafting of the LAST WILL & TESTAMENT of Late Dr. Paul A. = > Jacobi and to obtain all other relevant papers in your name for the necessary = > documentation for payment approval in my bank headquarters in your favour. = > The money will be shared in the ratio: Sixty percent for me and my = > colleagues, thirty percent for you and 10% would be set aside to offset all = > expenses in course of the transfer. > > I guarantee that this will be executed under legitimate arrangement that will = > protect you from any breach of the law as I and my colleagues will use my = > position to guarantee the successful execution of this transaction. Please be = > informed that your utmost confidentiality is required. Should this proposal = > meet your interests respond back via my alternate email = > <james4group@caramail.com>. > > Awaiting your urgent response. > > Respectfully, > > Mr. James Odibo > > --8e5c6fe9-50ec-46fd-9379-8e65b42e0760--

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Thanks Linda, I know that you understand the situation with the computers, library staff, etc. Eleanor ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Lambert" <ktlkate@extremezone.com> To: <ILEFFING-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 2:06 PM Subject: RE: [ILEFFING-L] Genealogy Databases >I think Eleanor refers to the volunteer time that would be needed to >monitor > the usage of the computers at the library, etc., handle problems > associated > with a subscription, etc. (Correct me if I'm out in left field here, > Eleanor). > > The Helen Mathes Library is a small library with a limited number of > computers for the entire library, not just the genealogy people. Every > time > I've been there, there's been a waiting list for people to use the few > computer terminals that are there (and not necessarily for genealogy > purposes). It would not be realistic (in my humble opinion) to put an > additional load on the library staff and/or the genealogy volunteers. > They > are spread too thin as it is (although they do a marvelous job). > > A subscription to Ancestry/others is a wonderful idea. Don't get me > wrong. > It's just that I can foresee some staffing problems at the physical > library > in Effingham, along with the limited number of computers. If it would > only > be accessed from your private computer at home via a library subscription, > that could be a possible alternative albeit workable solution. > > Just playing the devil's advocate.......I seem to be really good at that > <grin> > > As an alternative, have you thought of subscribing to the Godfrey Library? > You have access to their considerable resources and it's only $35.00 per > year as opposed to the monstrous fees that Ancestry and some of the others > charge. I'm on Social Security (fixed income) and Ancestry and the others > are totally out of my budget. So I use Godfrey. It's wonderful! In some > ways, it's better than Ancestry (at least for me). Check it > out......Godfrey Memorial Library: http://www.godfrey.org > > You can join/subscribe on line, too! Can't get much easier than that! > > Linda (in Arizona) > Effingham County IL GenWeb Volunteer > Effingham County IL Rootsweb Mailing List Administrator > Effingham County IL Rootsweb Message Board Administrator > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Delores Rochelle Walls [mailto:Loy_Genealogy@att.net] >> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 11:48 AM >> To: ILEFFING-L@rootsweb.com >> Subject: Re: [ILEFFING-L] Genealogy Databases >> >> Eleanor, >> >> Thanks for the reply. (Rather than send you a personal reply, I know > others >> are probably interested in this subject, so I'll continue replying to the >> list.) From what I understand, the only real obstacle would be the funds > for >> the library subscription. That could probably be pooled together in an >> earmarked fund. Any volunteer time needed could probably be something I >> could do from here in California. In the coming weeks I'll check the >> libraries here and see what their subscriptions cost and what the > specifics >> and time involved would be. >> >> Delores >> >> On 8/17/05 5:15 AM, "Eleanor Bounds" <elpobo@effingham.net> wrote: >> >> > Delores, >> > Thanks for the suggestion. If we were to consider this we would need > someone >> > to guide us through the set-up/use of such a project. Due to a decrease > in >> > income for the coming year, it would be a hardship for the library to > take >> > part in this. Also any project that would require more time/volunteer >> > or >> > otherwise would be out of the question at this time. Eleanor >> > >> > ----- Original Message ----- >> > From: "Delores Rochelle Walls" <Loy_Genealogy@att.net> >> > To: <ILEFFING-L@rootsweb.com> >> > Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 2:35 AM >> > Subject: [ILEFFING-L] Genealogy Databases >> > >> > >> >> Eleanor, >> >> >> >> Since I know you have local input with the Effingham Co. Genealogical >> >> Society (I'm a long-distance member, myself) I'll address this >> >> question >> >> mainly to you. Do you know how the Society and the Helen Matthes > Library >> >> might purchase a library subscription to at least one of the genealogy >> >> database subscriptions offering online census images (i.e. Ancestry, >> >> Genealogy.com, HeritageQuest)? That is, so Helen Matthes Library > patrons >> >> could access free data from their home computers, using library cards > as >> >> "ID." >> >> >> >> Many larger city libraries, such Palm Springs and San Diego where I > have >> >> dual residence, offer these types of subscriptions. After an Internet >> >> search, it seems the closest library to Effingham that offers free >> >> genealogy >> >> subscriptions is the Decatur Library (where they offer BOTH Ancestry > and >> >> HeritageQuest). Effingham deserves something like this as well, >> >> especially >> >> for the researchers on a budget and those that simply can't access > census >> >> microfilm rolls. >> >> >> >> I think this would be a great addition to both the Genealogical >> >> Society >> >> and >> >> Helen Matthes Library holdings to provide this service for its >> >> patrons. >> >> And >> >> not only local library patrons, but perhaps it could be extended to >> >> the >> >> Effingham Genealogical Society members all over the U.S. as well (if > given >> >> actual membership numbers could be used as login IDs in place of > library >> >> card numbers). With this "bonus", it would definitely increase the >> >> Society's membership, which would offset the annual library > subscription >> >> costs. Even if this was part of an "upgraded membership" option, I'm > sure >> >> lots of people would be eager to join. Does everyone else agree with > me? >> >> >> >> Delores Rochelle Walls >> >> >> >> >> ==== ILEFFING Mailing List ==== >> If you want to subscribe to this list or unsubscribe from it, send e-mail > to ILEFFING- >> L-request@rootsweb.com or (for the >> digest list) ILEFFING-D-request@rootsweb.com and put the word subscribe >> or >> unsubscribe in the message body. > > > > ==== ILEFFING Mailing List ==== > If you want to subscribe to this list or unsubscribe from it, send e-mail > to ILEFFING-L-request@rootsweb.com or (for the > digest list) ILEFFING-D-request@rootsweb.com and put the word subscribe or > unsubscribe in the message body. > > >

Linda, That's what I've been saying all along--a home subscription, as most of us live out of state. I've been to the Helen Mathes library, so I know its size. I've been to smaller libraries and they've had home access of at least HeritageQuest. As for me, I have a full-package Ancestry subscription, plus can access it free at any of the dozens of branches of the San Diego library, plus two libraries other town libraries where I have cards offer free home access to HeritageQuest. So I'm more than okay for my own subscriptions. I was just thinking of others who don't have access. Why I considered the Effingham library is that some time back I checked the Godfrey library website and found they, too, are apparently a small library. By literally selling their library cards (which would give free database access) to non-locals, the library can afford the upkeep of their subscriptions. All Godfrey library (and the libraries I use) do is just set up their site so the patron's card numbers can access the databases. That's it. I don't know the cost a library would be charged for a subscription, but by the time several regular-paying subscribers pooled together their normal annual subscription payments, it would no doubt cover a donated subscription so everyone could access it. But if that's too much trouble, instead, anyone could just drive to the closest library that offers free home access of Ancestry or HeritageQuest databases, apply for a library card, and get the free access that way. Delores On 8/17/05 12:06 PM, "Linda Lambert" <ktlkate@extremezone.com> wrote: > I think Eleanor refers to the volunteer time that would be needed to monitor > the usage of the computers at the library, etc., handle problems associated > with a subscription, etc. (Correct me if I'm out in left field here, > Eleanor). > > The Helen Mathes Library is a small library with a limited number of > computers for the entire library, not just the genealogy people. Every time > I've been there, there's been a waiting list for people to use the few > computer terminals that are there (and not necessarily for genealogy > purposes). It would not be realistic (in my humble opinion) to put an > additional load on the library staff and/or the genealogy volunteers. They > are spread too thin as it is (although they do a marvelous job). > > A subscription to Ancestry/others is a wonderful idea. Don't get me wrong. > It's just that I can foresee some staffing problems at the physical library > in Effingham, along with the limited number of computers. If it would only > be accessed from your private computer at home via a library subscription, > that could be a possible alternative albeit workable solution. > > Just playing the devil's advocate.......I seem to be really good at that > <grin> > > As an alternative, have you thought of subscribing to the Godfrey Library? > You have access to their considerable resources and it's only $35.00 per > year as opposed to the monstrous fees that Ancestry and some of the others > charge. I'm on Social Security (fixed income) and Ancestry and the others > are totally out of my budget. So I use Godfrey. It's wonderful! In some > ways, it's better than Ancestry (at least for me). Check it > out......Godfrey Memorial Library: http://www.godfrey.org > > You can join/subscribe on line, too! Can't get much easier than that! > > Linda (in Arizona) > Effingham County IL GenWeb Volunteer > Effingham County IL Rootsweb Mailing List Administrator > Effingham County IL Rootsweb Message Board Administrator > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Delores Rochelle Walls [mailto:Loy_Genealogy@att.net] >> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 11:48 AM >> To: ILEFFING-L@rootsweb.com >> Subject: Re: [ILEFFING-L] Genealogy Databases >> >> Eleanor, >> >> Thanks for the reply. (Rather than send you a personal reply, I know > others >> are probably interested in this subject, so I'll continue replying to the >> list.) From what I understand, the only real obstacle would be the funds > for >> the library subscription. That could probably be pooled together in an >> earmarked fund. Any volunteer time needed could probably be something I >> could do from here in California. In the coming weeks I'll check the >> libraries here and see what their subscriptions cost and what the > specifics >> and time involved would be. >> >> Delores >> >> On 8/17/05 5:15 AM, "Eleanor Bounds" <elpobo@effingham.net> wrote: >> >>> Delores, >>> Thanks for the suggestion. If we were to consider this we would need > someone >>> to guide us through the set-up/use of such a project. Due to a decrease > in >>> income for the coming year, it would be a hardship for the library to > take >>> part in this. Also any project that would require more time/volunteer or >>> otherwise would be out of the question at this time. Eleanor >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Delores Rochelle Walls" <Loy_Genealogy@att.net> >>> To: <ILEFFING-L@rootsweb.com> >>> Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 2:35 AM >>> Subject: [ILEFFING-L] Genealogy Databases >>> >>> >>>> Eleanor, >>>> >>>> Since I know you have local input with the Effingham Co. Genealogical >>>> Society (I'm a long-distance member, myself) I'll address this question >>>> mainly to you. Do you know how the Society and the Helen Matthes > Library >>>> might purchase a library subscription to at least one of the genealogy >>>> database subscriptions offering online census images (i.e. Ancestry, >>>> Genealogy.com, HeritageQuest)? That is, so Helen Matthes Library > patrons >>>> could access free data from their home computers, using library cards > as >>>> "ID." >>>> >>>> Many larger city libraries, such Palm Springs and San Diego where I > have >>>> dual residence, offer these types of subscriptions. After an Internet >>>> search, it seems the closest library to Effingham that offers free >>>> genealogy >>>> subscriptions is the Decatur Library (where they offer BOTH Ancestry > and >>>> HeritageQuest). Effingham deserves something like this as well, >>>> especially >>>> for the researchers on a budget and those that simply can't access > census >>>> microfilm rolls. >>>> >>>> I think this would be a great addition to both the Genealogical Society >>>> and >>>> Helen Matthes Library holdings to provide this service for its patrons. >>>> And >>>> not only local library patrons, but perhaps it could be extended to the >>>> Effingham Genealogical Society members all over the U.S. as well (if > given >>>> actual membership numbers could be used as login IDs in place of > library >>>> card numbers). With this "bonus", it would definitely increase the >>>> Society's membership, which would offset the annual library > subscription >>>> costs. Even if this was part of an "upgraded membership" option, I'm > sure >>>> lots of people would be eager to join. Does everyone else agree with > me? >>>> >>>> Delores Rochelle Walls >>>> >> >

I think Eleanor refers to the volunteer time that would be needed to monitor the usage of the computers at the library, etc., handle problems associated with a subscription, etc. (Correct me if I'm out in left field here, Eleanor). The Helen Mathes Library is a small library with a limited number of computers for the entire library, not just the genealogy people. Every time I've been there, there's been a waiting list for people to use the few computer terminals that are there (and not necessarily for genealogy purposes). It would not be realistic (in my humble opinion) to put an additional load on the library staff and/or the genealogy volunteers. They are spread too thin as it is (although they do a marvelous job). A subscription to Ancestry/others is a wonderful idea. Don't get me wrong. It's just that I can foresee some staffing problems at the physical library in Effingham, along with the limited number of computers. If it would only be accessed from your private computer at home via a library subscription, that could be a possible alternative albeit workable solution. Just playing the devil's advocate.......I seem to be really good at that <grin> As an alternative, have you thought of subscribing to the Godfrey Library? You have access to their considerable resources and it's only $35.00 per year as opposed to the monstrous fees that Ancestry and some of the others charge. I'm on Social Security (fixed income) and Ancestry and the others are totally out of my budget. So I use Godfrey. It's wonderful! In some ways, it's better than Ancestry (at least for me). Check it out......Godfrey Memorial Library: http://www.godfrey.org You can join/subscribe on line, too! Can't get much easier than that! Linda (in Arizona) Effingham County IL GenWeb Volunteer Effingham County IL Rootsweb Mailing List Administrator Effingham County IL Rootsweb Message Board Administrator > -----Original Message----- > From: Delores Rochelle Walls [mailto:Loy_Genealogy@att.net] > Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 11:48 AM > To: ILEFFING-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ILEFFING-L] Genealogy Databases > > Eleanor, > > Thanks for the reply. (Rather than send you a personal reply, I know others > are probably interested in this subject, so I'll continue replying to the > list.) From what I understand, the only real obstacle would be the funds for > the library subscription. That could probably be pooled together in an > earmarked fund. Any volunteer time needed could probably be something I > could do from here in California. In the coming weeks I'll check the > libraries here and see what their subscriptions cost and what the specifics > and time involved would be. > > Delores > > On 8/17/05 5:15 AM, "Eleanor Bounds" <elpobo@effingham.net> wrote: > > > Delores, > > Thanks for the suggestion. If we were to consider this we would need someone > > to guide us through the set-up/use of such a project. Due to a decrease in > > income for the coming year, it would be a hardship for the library to take > > part in this. Also any project that would require more time/volunteer or > > otherwise would be out of the question at this time. Eleanor > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Delores Rochelle Walls" <Loy_Genealogy@att.net> > > To: <ILEFFING-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 2:35 AM > > Subject: [ILEFFING-L] Genealogy Databases > > > > > >> Eleanor, > >> > >> Since I know you have local input with the Effingham Co. Genealogical > >> Society (I'm a long-distance member, myself) I'll address this question > >> mainly to you. Do you know how the Society and the Helen Matthes Library > >> might purchase a library subscription to at least one of the genealogy > >> database subscriptions offering online census images (i.e. Ancestry, > >> Genealogy.com, HeritageQuest)? That is, so Helen Matthes Library patrons > >> could access free data from their home computers, using library cards as > >> "ID." > >> > >> Many larger city libraries, such Palm Springs and San Diego where I have > >> dual residence, offer these types of subscriptions. After an Internet > >> search, it seems the closest library to Effingham that offers free > >> genealogy > >> subscriptions is the Decatur Library (where they offer BOTH Ancestry and > >> HeritageQuest). Effingham deserves something like this as well, > >> especially > >> for the researchers on a budget and those that simply can't access census > >> microfilm rolls. > >> > >> I think this would be a great addition to both the Genealogical Society > >> and > >> Helen Matthes Library holdings to provide this service for its patrons. > >> And > >> not only local library patrons, but perhaps it could be extended to the > >> Effingham Genealogical Society members all over the U.S. as well (if given > >> actual membership numbers could be used as login IDs in place of library > >> card numbers). With this "bonus", it would definitely increase the > >> Society's membership, which would offset the annual library subscription > >> costs. Even if this was part of an "upgraded membership" option, I'm sure > >> lots of people would be eager to join. Does everyone else agree with me? > >> > >> Delores Rochelle Walls > >> > > > ==== ILEFFING Mailing List ==== > If you want to subscribe to this list or unsubscribe from it, send e-mail to ILEFFING- > L-request@rootsweb.com or (for the > digest list) ILEFFING-D-request@rootsweb.com and put the word subscribe or > unsubscribe in the message body.

Eleanor, Thanks for the reply. (Rather than send you a personal reply, I know others are probably interested in this subject, so I'll continue replying to the list.) From what I understand, the only real obstacle would be the funds for the library subscription. That could probably be pooled together in an earmarked fund. Any volunteer time needed could probably be something I could do from here in California. In the coming weeks I'll check the libraries here and see what their subscriptions cost and what the specifics and time involved would be. Delores On 8/17/05 5:15 AM, "Eleanor Bounds" <elpobo@effingham.net> wrote: > Delores, > Thanks for the suggestion. If we were to consider this we would need someone > to guide us through the set-up/use of such a project. Due to a decrease in > income for the coming year, it would be a hardship for the library to take > part in this. Also any project that would require more time/volunteer or > otherwise would be out of the question at this time. Eleanor > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Delores Rochelle Walls" <Loy_Genealogy@att.net> > To: <ILEFFING-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 2:35 AM > Subject: [ILEFFING-L] Genealogy Databases > > >> Eleanor, >> >> Since I know you have local input with the Effingham Co. Genealogical >> Society (I'm a long-distance member, myself) I'll address this question >> mainly to you. Do you know how the Society and the Helen Matthes Library >> might purchase a library subscription to at least one of the genealogy >> database subscriptions offering online census images (i.e. Ancestry, >> Genealogy.com, HeritageQuest)? That is, so Helen Matthes Library patrons >> could access free data from their home computers, using library cards as >> "ID." >> >> Many larger city libraries, such Palm Springs and San Diego where I have >> dual residence, offer these types of subscriptions. After an Internet >> search, it seems the closest library to Effingham that offers free >> genealogy >> subscriptions is the Decatur Library (where they offer BOTH Ancestry and >> HeritageQuest). Effingham deserves something like this as well, >> especially >> for the researchers on a budget and those that simply can't access census >> microfilm rolls. >> >> I think this would be a great addition to both the Genealogical Society >> and >> Helen Matthes Library holdings to provide this service for its patrons. >> And >> not only local library patrons, but perhaps it could be extended to the >> Effingham Genealogical Society members all over the U.S. as well (if given >> actual membership numbers could be used as login IDs in place of library >> card numbers). With this "bonus", it would definitely increase the >> Society's membership, which would offset the annual library subscription >> costs. Even if this was part of an "upgraded membership" option, I'm sure >> lots of people would be eager to join. Does everyone else agree with me? >> >> Delores Rochelle Walls >>

Delores, Thanks for the suggestion. If we were to consider this we would need someone to guide us through the set-up/use of such a project. Due to a decrease in income for the coming year, it would be a hardship for the library to take part in this. Also any project that would require more time/volunteer or otherwise would be out of the question at this time. Eleanor ----- Original Message ----- From: "Delores Rochelle Walls" <Loy_Genealogy@att.net> To: <ILEFFING-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 2:35 AM Subject: [ILEFFING-L] Genealogy Databases > Eleanor, > > Since I know you have local input with the Effingham Co. Genealogical > Society (I'm a long-distance member, myself) I'll address this question > mainly to you. Do you know how the Society and the Helen Matthes Library > might purchase a library subscription to at least one of the genealogy > database subscriptions offering online census images (i.e. Ancestry, > Genealogy.com, HeritageQuest)? That is, so Helen Matthes Library patrons > could access free data from their home computers, using library cards as > "ID." > > Many larger city libraries, such Palm Springs and San Diego where I have > dual residence, offer these types of subscriptions. After an Internet > search, it seems the closest library to Effingham that offers free > genealogy > subscriptions is the Decatur Library (where they offer BOTH Ancestry and > HeritageQuest). Effingham deserves something like this as well, > especially > for the researchers on a budget and those that simply can't access census > microfilm rolls. > > I think this would be a great addition to both the Genealogical Society > and > Helen Matthes Library holdings to provide this service for its patrons. > And > not only local library patrons, but perhaps it could be extended to the > Effingham Genealogical Society members all over the U.S. as well (if given > actual membership numbers could be used as login IDs in place of library > card numbers). With this "bonus", it would definitely increase the > Society's membership, which would offset the annual library subscription > costs. Even if this was part of an "upgraded membership" option, I'm sure > lots of people would be eager to join. Does everyone else agree with me? > > Delores Rochelle Walls > > > ==== ILEFFING Mailing List ==== > If you want to subscribe to this list or unsubscribe from it, send e-mail > to ILEFFING-L-request@rootsweb.com or (for the > digest list) ILEFFING-D-request@rootsweb.com and put the word subscribe or > unsubscribe in the message body. > > >

Last Fall I made the announcement to my family that a renewal of my membership in Ancestry.com would be my Christmas + Birthday Present. Yes, it does COST, but it worked out well. My husband was pleased not to have to shop; I didn't get more 'stuff' in an era where I'm trying to thin-things-out; for once the color & size were absolutely perfect; and, I was thrilled. It's not a way-to-go for everyone, but it worked for us. At some point I'll try out our Glenview Library's access, to see if it's the same or better. I believe HeritageQuest is available -- in house -- at the Lake Forest Library; but without a car, that's not a happenin' thing. Sue On Aug 13, 2005, at 7:36 AM, Fay1253@aol.com wrote: > I agree with Delores. It's a great idea! I just had to give up my > Ancestry > because of my budget this year. I would join Effingham > Genealogical Society > for use of the databases. That would also give me a reason to > visit when I come > up there next month. > > Faye > > > > > ==== ILEFFING Mailing List ==== > If you want to subscribe to this list or unsubscribe from it, send > e-mail to ILEFFING-L-request@rootsweb.com or (for the > digest list) ILEFFING-D-request@rootsweb.com and put the word > subscribe or > unsubscribe in the message body. > >

I agree with Delores. It's a great idea! I just had to give up my Ancestry because of my budget this year. I would join Effingham Genealogical Society for use of the databases. That would also give me a reason to visit when I come up there next month. Faye

Eleanor, Since I know you have local input with the Effingham Co. Genealogical Society (I'm a long-distance member, myself) I'll address this question mainly to you. Do you know how the Society and the Helen Matthes Library might purchase a library subscription to at least one of the genealogy database subscriptions offering online census images (i.e. Ancestry, Genealogy.com, HeritageQuest)? That is, so Helen Matthes Library patrons could access free data from their home computers, using library cards as "ID." Many larger city libraries, such Palm Springs and San Diego where I have dual residence, offer these types of subscriptions. After an Internet search, it seems the closest library to Effingham that offers free genealogy subscriptions is the Decatur Library (where they offer BOTH Ancestry and HeritageQuest). Effingham deserves something like this as well, especially for the researchers on a budget and those that simply can't access census microfilm rolls. I think this would be a great addition to both the Genealogical Society and Helen Matthes Library holdings to provide this service for its patrons. And not only local library patrons, but perhaps it could be extended to the Effingham Genealogical Society members all over the U.S. as well (if given actual membership numbers could be used as login IDs in place of library card numbers). With this "bonus", it would definitely increase the Society's membership, which would offset the annual library subscription costs. Even if this was part of an "upgraded membership" option, I'm sure lots of people would be eager to join. Does everyone else agree with me? Delores Rochelle Walls

THANK YOU SO MUCH ! DEBBIE

Go to Helen Matthes Library, 100 East Market Avenue in Effingham, which is just a few miles north from Watson. You will find more about the cemetery and persons buried there. Volunteers are available to help you in the library from 10 to 12 noon on Wednesday and Saturday. E ----- Original Message ----- From: <PROUDMOMDEB@aol.com> To: <ILEFFING-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 9:42 AM Subject: [ILEFFING-L] (no subject) >I AM PLANNING TO COME TO THE EFFINGHAM AREA SOON TO TRY AND FIND OUT MORE > INFORMATION ABOUT THE CLAAR FAMILY. MAINLY BELVA AND HER FAMILY. MY MOTHER > IS > BELVA'S DAUGHTHER. BELVA DIED 3 DAYS AFTER CHILD BIRTH MOM KNEW NOTHING OF > THAT > SIDE OF THE FAMILY EXCEPT BITS AND PIECE BUT VERY, VERY LITTLE MAYBE A > THIS OR > A THAT UNTIL I TRACED DOWN THE FAMILY TREE I KNOW VERN AND MAUDE WHERE > BURIED > IN WATSON CEMETERY THROUGH RECORDS BUT NOT WHERE AND I KNOW BELVA WAS > RETURNED > TO WATSON AND I AM GUESSING THE SAME CEMETERY. CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE I CAN > GO > WHEN WE GET UP THERE TO FIND WHO IS BURIED IN WHICH PLOTS AND IF BELVA IS > THERE ALSO. DO YOU KNOW THE ADDRESS OF WATSON CEMETERY? IF YOU KNOW ANY > WHERE WE > MIGHT FIND MORE THEN JUST NAMES AND DATES I WOULD GREAYLY APPRECIATE IT. > THANK YOU, > DEBBIE > > > ==== ILEFFING Mailing List ==== > If you want to subscribe to this list or unsubscribe from it, send e-mail > to ILEFFING-L-request@rootsweb.com or (for the > digest list) ILEFFING-D-request@rootsweb.com and put the word subscribe or > unsubscribe in the message body. > > >

I AM PLANNING TO COME TO THE EFFINGHAM AREA SOON TO TRY AND FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CLAAR FAMILY. MAINLY BELVA AND HER FAMILY. MY MOTHER IS BELVA'S DAUGHTHER. BELVA DIED 3 DAYS AFTER CHILD BIRTH MOM KNEW NOTHING OF THAT SIDE OF THE FAMILY EXCEPT BITS AND PIECE BUT VERY, VERY LITTLE MAYBE A THIS OR A THAT UNTIL I TRACED DOWN THE FAMILY TREE I KNOW VERN AND MAUDE WHERE BURIED IN WATSON CEMETERY THROUGH RECORDS BUT NOT WHERE AND I KNOW BELVA WAS RETURNED TO WATSON AND I AM GUESSING THE SAME CEMETERY. CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE I CAN GO WHEN WE GET UP THERE TO FIND WHO IS BURIED IN WHICH PLOTS AND IF BELVA IS THERE ALSO. DO YOU KNOW THE ADDRESS OF WATSON CEMETERY? IF YOU KNOW ANY WHERE WE MIGHT FIND MORE THEN JUST NAMES AND DATES I WOULD GREAYLY APPRECIATE IT. THANK YOU, DEBBIE

From: PROUDMOMDEB@aol.com [mailto:PROUDMOMDEB@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 5:11 PM To: ktlkate@extremezone.com Subject: PLANNING A TRIP I AM PLANNING TO COME TO THE EFFINGHAM AREA SOON TO TRY AND FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CLAAR FAMILY. MAINLY BELVA AND HER FAMILY. MY MOTHER IS BELVA'S DAUGHTHER. BELVA DIED 3 DAYS AFTER CHILD BIRTH MOM KNEW NOTHING OF THAT SIDE OF THE FAMILY EXCEPT BITS AND PIECE BUT VERY, VERY LITTLE MAYBE A THIS OR A THAT UNTIL I TRACED DOWN THE FAMILY TREE I KNOW VERN AND MAUDE WHERE BURIED IN WATSON CEMETERY THROUGH RECORDS BUT NOT WHERE AND I KNOW BELVA WAS RETURNED TO WATSON AND I AM GUESSING THE SAME CEMETERY. CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE I CAN GO WHEN WE GET UP THERE TO FIND WHO IS BURIED IN WHICH PLOTS AND IF BELVA IS THERE ALSO. DO YOU KNOW THE ADDRESS OF WATSON CEMETERY? IF YOU KNOW ANY WHERE WE MIGHT FIND MORE THEN JUST NAMES AND DATES I WOULD GREAYLY APPRECIATE IT. THANK YOU, DEBBIE

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: YOST KOORS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Bg.2ADI/274 Message Board Post: Looking for info on August Yost, married Anna Koors Nov 24, 1878 in Effingham, Effingham, IL. Anna was my g-aunt and I have exhausted my search farther back than her parents names. Hoping to find info on her side, any info would be helpful! Thanks Paula

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RENTFROW Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Bg.2ADI/273 Message Board Post: Autograph Album of Henry Rentfrow It looks like he received this in December 1889 Most are from Shumway, IL 1889-1892 and have sayings with the signatures Names of people leaving autographs are: Henry Richter Lillie Weck Lillie Rentfro (cousin) Ambrose Whitacre Mattie Rentfro Ernest Keller Willie Behnke Willie Hooten Herman Keller H. Deichman Viola Hooten A. S. Loy (teacher) Frank Tarrant Avery Rentfrow Harold Whitacre Peter Deichman Mary Deichman Minnie Keller Cora Robb Eddie Richter May Rentfro E. J. Garner (aunt) Vada Garner (cousin) Clara Richter Duncan Allen Emma Richter Cora Garner (cousin) Contact me if you would like a copy of the page they wrote on and I would be glad to send to you.