Charlotte - I found John E. and Albertina RUSCH are buried at Lancaster Cemetery which is in Timber Twp, Peoria County. Timber Twp borders Orion Twp, Fulton County. Peoria Public Library will check their newspaper film for an obit if you have the exact death date. I think the cost is only $1. Here is their site: http://www.peoria.lib.il.us/genealogy.htm I checked the 1924 obits for The Glasford Gazette (Timer Twp) and don't find that obit. Lyde

I need an obit for John E. Rusch, lived in Fulton Co., IL Orion twsp - died April 27, 1924 - - who would be my best contact??

> > I have my Neighbours family....Tarleton, Samuel and David in various census` from 1850 thru 1880 so I know they were in the county and Astoria twp for quite awhile. > > I`m looking for any death dates or burial locations. Is > there a index for the county? > > Any ideas from anyone? > > thanks, > CJ Cj, I have Vol 12 of Cemetery Inscriptions of Fulton Co that covers Astoria and Bernadette Townships and there are no Neighbours listed in any of the cemeteries there. Anne

I have my Neighbours family....Tarleton, Samuel and David in various census` from 1850 thru 1880 so I know they were in the county and Astoria twp for quite awhile. I`m looking for any death dates or burial locations. Is there a index for the county? Any ideas from anyone? thanks, CJ

Hello, I'm taking another shot about the DOCHES/DAUKSAS family of Illinois. Thank you for your time, Anne ----- Original Message ----- From: Anne Hayes To: Anne Hayes Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 3:40 PM Subject: Re: DOCHES (or DAUKSAS) ----- Original Message ----- From: Anne Hayes To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 7:32 AM Subject: DOCHES Looking for info about the DOCHES (DAUKSAS) family, and especially on Michael Joseph DOCHES. He was born 8 October 1916 in Farmington (Fulton Co), IL to Anton and Petronella (KAISER) DOCHES (or DAUKSAS); may have lived in Peoria County, IL area before they moved to the Rockford (Winnebago County) area c.1922-1925; may have lived on the west side of Rockford before WW2 and the east side after WW2; and he died on 2 March 1969 in Rockford, IL in a vehicle accident. He had other siblings, however, their names are unknown at this time. Michael was shown in the St. Thomas High School's "The Thomist 1932" yearbook as a "Sophomore A", and in the Glee Club; his graduation may have been in 1934 (by today's standards). Michael entered the US Army at Chicago on 15 Aug 1940 and discharged from Ft. Devens, MA on 19 Sept 1945 and may have served in the Air Corps (NPRC in St. Louis can't find his records, possibly destroyed in their 1973 fire). The Rockford City Directories had Michael listed as working at: Rockford Screw Products between 1936-1940; working at Swedish-American Hospital and residing in Cherry Valley in 1955; working at the Crane Supply warehouse between 1958-1964. A 1969 obit stated that he worked at the Chrysler Plant in Belvidere, IL (possibly between 1964 - 1969). I have a copy of his death record, a faded out birth entry, and entries copied from the Rockford City Directories (1926-1964). I'm stuck with fragments, and any additional leads or sources of information would be appreciated; kindly contact my email [email protected] or the address listed below. Thank you for your help, Mrs. Anne Hayes 1065 Whales Run Ct Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Needing history of John and Lydia Drake-Purman.-1880 in McDonough Co. daughter Ollie M. Purman m. MILLER, HARDY 11/26/1890 00F/0087 00000310 FULTON Further info on the Miller family would be most helpful. Regards, Jan

Hello all, I'm trying to find anyone who knew or has any infomation on the following people. Frank CREMER born 8.2.1888 and died Nov 1971 and his wife Jessie CREMER born 17.12.1902 and died May 1992 there last residence was 61544 London Mills, Foulton, Illinois. Frank CREMER's father was Francis Cremer who came to Victoria, Canada from Trunch, Norfolk in England sometime around the 1880's. My wife is descended from this line back in England. regards, Mick Bird

Would someone be willing to look up an obituary from the Astoria Argus, for Grace Demy, died December 24, 1978. I believe that she was the second wife of my grandfather, Henry Demy. Judy

Also note that International Harvester bought the P & O Company of Canton in the early 1900's. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "The bride was graduated from the Canton High school this June, and like her mother, Mrs. Helen Gore Ross, she is a talented singer. Mr. Utzinger was graduated from the high school, and while in school was a member of the band and orchestra. At the present, he is a member of the P&O band. He is employed in the experimental department of the International Harvester company in Canton." Small world. Always optimistic--Dave

In a message dated 7/19/03 8:22:05 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > Hi there, > > I will bet this library below has information on the band members of the P. & > > O. Company: > Hi all: In my parent's [Beatrice Anne Ross & Charles Adam Utzinger--July 1940] wedding announcement mention is made that my father was in the P. & O. band. "The bride was graduated from the Canton High school this June, and like her mother, Mrs. Helen Gore Ross, she is a talented singer. Mr. Utzinger was graduated from the high school, and while in school was a member of the band and orchestra. At the present, he is a member of the P&O band. He is employed in the experimental department of the International Harvester company in Canton." Small world. Always optimistic--Dave

Hi there, I will bet this library below has information on the band members of the P. & O. Company: www.parliningersoll.org/ > About the >> Parlin-Ingersoll Public Library in Canton: > > A recent computer upgrade provides library users with a Web-based library > catalog as well. Parlin cardholders may search the library's catalog on the > Web, placing reserves on materials and reviewing their checkout records. > The Parlin-Ingersoll Public Library opened for service in 1894. The library > was formed when Parlin family patriarch William Parlin Sr., the founder and > president of the Parlin & Orendorff Company, bequeathed $8,000 in his will > for the construction of a public library to serve the citizens of Canton. > > Parlin-Ingersoll Library > Contact: Kim Bunner > 205 W Chestnut > Canton, IL 61520 > 309-647-0328 From: www.alliancelibrarysystem.com/IllinoisAlive/ files/pi/htm1/pi000001.cfm - William Parlin, Plow Manufacturer Contributing Library: <A HREF="http://www.alliancelibrarysystem.com/IllinoisAlive/participants.cfm">Parlin-Ingersoll Library </A> http://www.alliancelibrarysystem.com/IllinoisAlive/participants.cfm During the first hundred years in Illinois history one can see many developments in the land and its people. The rugged prairie land was a challenge for those settling and farming Illinois. These conditions made it the perfect time for a man like William Parlin. William Parlin was born in Acton, Massachusetts, on January 21, 1817. He came from a long line of New England descendants reaching back to the Massachusetts Bay colonists. While he had learned the art of blacksmithing in Massachusetts, he yearned to move westward and arrived in Canton, Illinois, in the summer of 1840. He married Caroline Orendorff on January 7, 1845. They had four children: Artemus F., William H., Clara E., and Alice C. (Mrs. Charles E. Ingersoll). William Parlin started various blacksmith businesses and eventually began to manufacture plows in 1847. He later joined forces with his brother-in-law, William J. Orendorff, in the 1850s. Mr. Parlin was the inventor and designer of the operation while Mr. Orendorff was the business manager. By 1880 they had incorporated the P & O Plow company in Illinois. Their sons, William H. Parlin and Ulysses G. Orendorff, successfully continued the business, which was eventually purchased by International Harvester in 1919. Mr. Parlin created simple mechanical devices to ease the burden of the farmer in the fields. He has been attributed with developments in stalk cutters, disc plows, and double-plows or listers. He utilized steel for the entire plow, which in the past had had wooden moldings. We have included a few pictures from the P & O Plow catalog of 1909 below. His contributions were formally acknowledged with his induction into the Illinois Farmer's Hall of Fame in 1917. William Parlin died on June 25, 1891. He not only made life easier for the early Illinois farmers, but he and his descendants left a legacy to their community with endowments that support the local park district, schools, library, hospital, and various churches.

Joe Casper is in my database at <A HREF="http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=satie00012">RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project: My Family File: Miller, Wachtal, Moor, Hukill,</A> Note: Some of his children are buried at the Sinnett Cemetery in Cass Twp. Judi Goodwin

I am looking for members of this band or any adult band it the area ca. 1890-1910. My question: Could you suggest where I may find info on the musical group ref. to below, or any musical groups in the Canton area, other than high school groups? A "google" search revealed nothing. ".... The Fifth Regiment band furnished the music, which was of the exceptionally high order that has made the organization the most famous in Central Illinois." "Canton Daily Register", Canton, IL., Thursday, December 20, 1900. Thanks to Kim at the Parlin-Ingersol library, I am posting the info below. "...the Parlin & Orendorff Company, Fifth Regiment Band. This band was active from 1891-1910. It was a band comprised of Parlin and Orendorff Plow Company employees and the local National Guard. According to the book, Reflections of Canton by Ed Lewis: "At the end of this era most of the members had reached a point when the rigors of military life were behind them, and they voted to withdraw from the Illinois National Guard, with the name of the band again being changed to Parlin & Orendorff Company Band, or more popularly, the "P & O Band. The P & O Band was the most popular band I have heard of during that time. Perhaps other musicians in the area might be able to give you more information. You might contact instructors at the Canton High School or the Ingersoll Middle School for names of musicians in the area that might have historical knowledge of the area" Thanks for any suggestions Jan

I am looking for a death date and burial place of Joe Casper, blacksmith of Smithfield. He was 73 in 1900, evidently died before 1916 as the county has no death certificate. I would expect him to have been buried either in Brock in Smithfield or with the Hendersons at Sinnett Chapel. No stone either place. He has family buried both places, also Cuba cemetery. Looking for any descendants of the Cass Twp Caspers who might know the whereabouts of this grandfather.

Here is the death notice that led to my initial inquiry: East Galesburg Tribune September 27, 1902 Rapatee James Vincey and wife lost their two year old baby last week it was buried at the old Troy cemetery west of London Mills last Sunday. ***** Maybe this cemetery was/is in eastern Union Twp near the old settlement of Troy Mills, but now has a different name. Todd --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month!

Hi, Can I get a lookup for a child born in 1858 by the name of EMMA BELL? I don't have parents names. She was born in Canton,Ill Thanks, Patty www.cedarstudios.us

Here it is Scott, I am way behind on updates ... but you may find what you need ... http://home.earthlink.net/~bwlane/ happy hunting Bryan [email protected] wrote: >Greetings; > >I was wondering if anyone has the web address for Bryan Lane's Genealogy >page? There is a lot of information on the Pollitt family, and I was hoping to >look at it. > >Thanks, > >Scott Canevit >Webmaster, www.canevit.com > > >==== ILFULTON Mailing List ==== >If you need help getting on or off this list, or switching subscribe mode, >please email your ILFulton List Admin, Alice Stipak <[email protected]> --always happy to help! > > > > > -- Bryan W. Lane My Personal Page: http://home.earthlink.net/~bwlane/ Member: General Society of Mayflower Descendants (Edward FULLER) http://www.mayflower.org/ Member: The Fuller Society http://redrock.sedona.net/fullersociety/ BUMP mailing list: [email protected] POLLITT Surname Resource Coordinator: http://resources.rootsweb.com/surnames/p/o/POLLITT/ POLLITT mailing list: [email protected] Let's Link ... You Scratch my Link and I'll Scratch Yours!

Greetings; I was wondering if anyone has the web address for Bryan Lane's Genealogy page? There is a lot of information on the Pollitt family, and I was hoping to look at it. Thanks, Scott Canevit Webmaster, www.canevit.com

Many suggestions and info were sent to me. Thanks to all who responded. Jan

Are you a Foster? My GG Grandmother was Ann Davis Foster. She was married in Fulton Co, Illinois George Parker [email protected] wrote: > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > >ILFULTON-D Digest Volume 03 : Issue 95 > >Today's Topics: > #1 Questions @ Land Records... ["C Foster602" <[email protected]] > >Administrivia: >To unsubscribe from ILFULTON-D, send a message to > > [email protected] > >that contains in the body of the message the command > > unsubscribe > >and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software >requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. > >______________________________ > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: > Questions @ Land Records... > From: > "C Foster602" <[email protected]> > Date: > Tue, 8 Jul 2003 10:48:39 -0500 > To: > <[email protected]> > > >Spent time in Lewistown Courthouse, searching Land Records. With the help of a young lady, I found what I was looking for. > >One of the properties, was referred to in the copy of a letter I received-as being of interest if one were to look into Military records. > >Now, how do I find the correct location of the properties? Is there a simple way to sort thru the NE by NW, Meridian....which makes no sense to me! > >Help! >Jan > >