This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1459.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Lea, The papers I need are for: Frank Zahradka (spelling may vary slightly) Born in Bohemia Naturalized in Grundy Co. in 1898 I would like to have copies of the Petition and the Citizenship Certificate if possible. Let me know where I can get these if they exist. Thank you very much for your help. Judy Gayheart

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1459.1 Message Board Post: Tell me the name of the person, and I will check the records for naturalization in Grundy County. The early records give no information except the date of naturalization, the witnesses, and the name of the king/queen/monarch that the person renounced. Lea

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1455.1 Message Board Post: No birth or death records were kept in Grundy County before 1877, and those were hit and miss until 1916 when it was required that all births and deaths must be recorded. No mention was made about Nancy Booth dying in the local newspaper. Lea

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1459 Message Board Post: Can anyone help me find a naturalization petition/citizenship papers for someone who was naturalized in Grundy Co in 1898?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Walker Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1458 Message Board Post: Walker, Isaac Benson – The farms of Grundy County show evidences of careful cultivation and modern improvements and this accounts in part for the banner crops raised in this locality. One of the men who has been more than ordinarily successful along agricultural lines is Isaac Benson Walker, owner of 260 acres of fertile land in Good Farm Township, on which he carries on general farming and the raising of cattle and horses. He was born in Monroe County, Ohio, January 10, 1855, a son of Lazendy and Ann (Clithero) Walker, both natives of Monroe County, Ohio, where the father was a farmer until coming to Grundy County, Ill., in 1858. Here he bought eighty acres of land in Mazon Township, and cultivated it until his enlistment at Morris, Ill., for service during the Civil War. He died in service in 1863 and is buried at Brownsville, Tex., in the Soldiers' cemetery at that point. His widow died at Mazon, Ill., in 1904. These parents had six children: William D.; Janie, wh! o died in infancy; and Isaac, Thomas W., Edward W., and Oliver. Isaac Benson Walker was reared on the farm and received but little educational advantages. When he was fifteen years old his mother bought a team of horses and he began operating her eighty acres. When he was twenty-seven years old, having been assisting her all this while, he began working for himself, and in 1891 was able to buy his present farm. Since coming into possession of it he has tiled it, built a beautiful brick residence and other buildings, the estate now looking like a small village, and being one of the finest places in the county. On November 2, 1881, Mr. Walker married Hattie Williams, of Morris, Ill., and they have four children: Morris W., Anna Preston, Russell and Louise. Mr. Walker belongs to the Methodist Church. His fraternal connections are with the Modern Woodmen of America, while in politics he is a Republican, and served as school director for twenty years. He is one of the most advanced of the agriculturalists in his township and his success has been attained through intelligent work and wise investments. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 916

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Testa Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1457 Message Board Post: Testa, Anthony Joseph – The advent of the successful flying machine has created a profession altogether unknown a decade or so ago. Its members have learned their vocation not in schools, or from books, but in the workshop and field, in daily contact with the work they have had to do. They have had no precedents to guide them, but have been compelled to work out the problems which their employment has brought them in the school of experience. Prominent among the men who have adopted this calling may be mentioned Anthony Joseph Testa, secretary of the Illinois Aero Construction Company, of Coal City, since the organization of this concern in 1911. He was born at Braidwood, Will County, Ill., in 1883, and is a son of Joseph and Louisa Antonnia Testa. The parents of Mr. Testa were both born in Italy, where the father learned and followed the trade of a baker. Like many other honorable men of his country, he saw no future ahead of him there, and, accordingly, in 1882 emi! grated to the United States, and located at Braidwood, Ill. He almost immediately secured employment in the mines, and for seventeen years followed the occupation of miner at Braidwood and Coal City, at which latter place he opened a bakery establishment in 1899. At the present time he is the proprietor of a bakery at South Wilmington, Ill., where his wife also lives. They have been the parents of the following sons: Anthony Joseph, William, Defendent and Charles. Anthony Joseph Testa attended the public schools of Coal City, to which place he was brought as a small lad, and upon completing his education secured employment in the mines. An alert, intelligent and ambitious youth, he soon gained promotion to the position of clerk in the company store, and was thus engaged in 1909, when he became candidate for the office of City Clerk. He was subsequently elected thereto in that year, and for two years faithfully and efficiently served his fellow-townsmen in that capacity, and upon the expiration of his term, in 1911, became secretary of the Illinois Aero Construction Company, an office which he still holds. Among his business associates Mr. Testa is known as a young man of thorough reliability and good judgment, whose counsel is valued and appreciated and whose foresight is respected. He is a Republican in his political views and has always heartily supported that party's candidates and principles. His religious connection is with the C! atholic Church, and fraternally he is a member of the Knights of Pythias. In 1906 Mr. Testa was married to Miss Mary Albright, and to them there have been born two children: Gilbert and Marie. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 907

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sendeno Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1456 Message Board Post: Sendeno, Torros T., who now lives retired at Gardner, owns 120 acres of fertile land in Garfield Township, and is one of the best examples Grundy County has of the intelligent Norwegian agriculturist who has attained to prosperity in this section, not because of inherited wealth or public favor, but through unaided labor and strength of purpose. Mr. Sendeno was born in Norway, in May, 1844, a son of Thomas and Bertha Sendeno, farming people of Norway. The father died in his native land in 1870, following which the oldest son, Gunder T., who was a sergeant in the Norwegian army, took charge of the farm and still lives on it. The mother died there in 1892. There were the following children in the family: Gunder T.; Torros T.; Sarah, who is deceased; Nels, who is deceased; Ingero; Serena; Thomas; and Osman, who died in infancy. Torros T. Sendeno was educated in his native land and brought up as a farmer. When he was twenty-two years old he entered upon his military service, but within two weeks was so badly injured that he was honorably discharged. In spite of this he managed to put in the following two years at farm work, when he secured employment on the ship wharf at Vikedal. In 1870 he came to Kendall County, Ill., and worked as a farm laborer there for four years. Having saved a little money therefrom he began renting land and continued until 1893, when he bought his present farm, which he materially improved. During the past few years he has lived retired, his sons conducting the property for him. In 1870 Mr. Sendeno married Susan Johnson, who came to America on the same ship as he. They had four children: Thomas, who married Gertie Chally; Anna, who is deceased; William, who married Anna Tofte; and Torros, who married Carrie Roe. His second marriage was on November 6, 1913, to Mrs. Bertha (Hangland) Thompson, a resident of Grundy County. She had two children, Elizabeth; and Oliver, who married Berdie Kenyon. The Norwegian Lutheran Church holds Mr. Sendeno's membership, and he has belonged to it for twenty years, now serving it as a deacon. Politically he is a Republican, but has never cared for office. Staunch in his friendships, honorable in his dealings, Mr. Sendeno has proved a very desirable citizen of the land he adopted so many years ago. He made a trip in 1913 to Norway. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 898

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1455 Message Board Post: Looking for info about a Nancy BOOTH who I believe died in a house fire sometime around 1850-1853 in or near Gardner or Mazon, IL. Her maiden name was Nancy ROBINSON and she married Charles Percy BOOTH in Trumbull County, OH in 1843. They had 2 children, Truman BOOTH (b. 6/25/1844 in Ohio) and Rebecca Jane BOOTH (b. 4/4/1850 in Ohio). In late 1850 they moved to Grundy County, IL with the children. The story (word of mouth) is that Nancy died in a house fire when the children were small. We do know that Charles Percy BOOTh married (2nd marriage) a Martha Russell 4/8/1853 in LaSalle, IL. Do you know if vital stats (i.e., death records) were being kept around that time? Also, was there a local paper that might have an obit or story about the fire and her death? Thanks for any help you can provide.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Reardon Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1454 Message Board Post: REARDON, James (deceased) - The influence of a good man does not cease with his passing from this earth, for it lives on in the lives of his children and the power of his works while alive. To those left behind, the loss is always a heavy one, but even in dying a man may set such an example as to influence others for everlasting good. The late James Reardon, formerly of Morris, Ill., was one of the substantial men of Grundy County. He was born in Tipperary, Ireland, May 27, 1835, and came to the United States with an uncle in young manhood. At first he was in the State of Indiana for a short period, then came to Grundy County which continued to be his home until death claimed him, June 11, 1907. For some years he conducted a blacksmithing and wagon making establishment, but his health failing he disposed of his interests and lived retired during his latter years. By his first marriage, James Reardon had the following children: Cornelius, who is of Morris; Maggie, who is Mrs. James Redmond of Kansas City, Mo.; Mary, who is Mrs. Otto Ludwig of Morris; Lizzie, who is Mrs. Dr. T. A. Bray of El Paso, Tex.; and one who died in infancy. After the death of his first wife, Mr. Reardon married (second) on November 26, 1885, Mary Kenrick, born in Erienna Township, a daughter of Patrick and Ellen (O’Brien) Kenrick, natives of Ireland, but early settlers of Erienna Township. Patrick Kenrick died many years ago, but his widow survived until 1884. By his second marriage, James Reardon had two children: Edna, who is Mrs. Thomas G. Connor, of Morris; and Nettie, who is at home. The Catholic Church held Mr. Reardon’s membership, he being connected with Emaculate Conception parish. Politically he was a Democrat, but he never sought public office. At one time he was very prominent in the A. O. H., and at all times enjoyed the full confid! ence of all with whom he was associated. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 890

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Peacock Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1453 Message Board Post: Peacock, Robert W. - The man who earnestly endeavors to improve his land and raise the standard in his special line of work, is a public benefactor, for true progress is measured by the practical accomplishments of the residents of any community. No locality can advance faster than its people, and one reason for the desirable conditions prevailing in Grundy County is that its men and women are progressive in spirit and effective in action. One of the farmers who has accomplished much during his fifty-eight years of life is Robert Peacock of Morris Township. He is a native of the township, born here June 23, 1856, a son of John and Rebecca (Anderson) Peacock, natives of England and Ohio. These parents came to Morris Township about 1841, and eventually became the owners of 780 acres of land, upon which both died. Growing up in his native township, Robert Peacock attended both public and select schools, and learned farming in all its details. He resided with his parents as long as they lived, and then the children kept together until the youngest in the family attained his majority. At that time the estate was divided, and Mr. Peacock received his portion, located on sections 1 and 2, and now owns 160 acres. Since coming into possession of his farm, he has made many improvements, including the erection of new buildings. On it he carried on general farming and raises horses, and is one of the substantial farmers of his township. On March 18, 1885, Mr. Peacock married Lydia White, who was born in Felix Township, December 18, 1866, a daughter of William and Lydia (Benton) Peacock, natives of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Peacock have had the following children: Edward, who is of Morris Township, married Minnie May Reardon; Florence, Ruth, and Leslie, who are at home; and Maggie B. and Austin, who are deceased. Mr. Peacock is a Baptist in religious faith, and his wife is a Presbyterian. Politically he is a Republican. His standing in his community, which is a high one, has been attained through honorable endeavor and faithful adherence to high standards. Mrs. Peacock is a member of the Royal Neighbors. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 881-882

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ondesco Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1452 Message Board Post: ONDESCO, George - A number of the progressive farmers of Grundy County are dividing their attention between farming and stock raising, realizing the immense profits to be obtained through the latter line of business, and recognizing the fact that the land here is specially adapted to feeding purposes. One of the men who has made a success of this, as well as kindred lines, is George Ondesco, a native of Austria Hungary, born in 1862, son of John and Mary (Kotch) Ondesco, natives of Austria, who lived and died there. They were the parents of five children: John, a resident of Austria Hungary; Andrew, deceased; Mike, a resident of Central City, Ill.; George; and Anna, deceased. George Ondesco received but six weeks schooling in his native land, and was employed on a farm until the death of his parents which occurred when he was but a child. He then became a herder of sheep and cattle, which vocation he followed until 1881, when he embarked for America, locating in Ohio. Here he was employed by a railroad company, and received only one penny for his first month’s service, the company deducting his cost of transportation. He remained in the East until 1884, then went to Braidwood, Ill., subsequently to Bracevllle, where he secured work in the mines as coal digger, fireman and engineer. He followed this line of work until 1907, when he purchased 160 acres of land in Maine Township, which he has since improved and upon which he does general farming. He is the owner of cattle and hogs, and his specialty is the raising of good work horses. In 1888, his marriage to Susie Dancisak, native of Austria, was solemnized, and to this union have been born! six children: a babe, who died in infancy; John; Mary, a school teacher; and Anna, Andy and Emma. The Greek Catholic Church holds Mr. Ondesco’s membership. His political views are Republican. Mr. Ondesco is in every sense of the word a self-made man, and there are few who stand higher in his community than he. His success is merited, for it has been earned through hard work. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 877-878

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wg.2ADE/341.339.397.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Zara-Hope you remember me, I am one of Max's daughters, Rose M. (Barner) Hummel for which I have just scanned, as well as photographed, the Barner family bible yesturday. I can send you a copy of the page that names William H. Barner's Mother/as Mary Mainfold or Mamfold. I have also copied all of the scans and pictures to cdrom and can send you a copy if so desired.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Newman Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1451 Message Board Post: Newman, Henry, Sr. (deceased) - From Germany came to the United States some of her most substantial men who bore an important part in the development and advancement of their adopted land. Hard workers, these men bent their intelligent minds to the task of directing their bodies, and never spared themselves. Especially did their work count in the rural regions, and many broad acres today producing heavy crops, were redeemed from the wilderness through the industry of the German-American settlers. This is certainly true in Grundy County, and one of the men who bore his part in securing the present agricultural supremacy of this part of the state was the late Henry Newman, Sr., for many years a prominent farmer of Aux Sable Township. Mr. Newman was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, January 6, 1825, and came to New York in 1850, a son of Casper and Margaret Newman, who lived and died in Germany. Upon his arrival in New York City, Mr. Newman tried to secure work, and found ! employment at Buffalo and other New York State points for three years. In 1853, however, he came west as far as Grundy County, and for several years worked in and about Morris. All the while he was saving his money, for he had in view the purchase of land, and in 1861 was able to buy 190 acres in Aux Sable Township, for which he paid $14.50 per acre. He located on this land, and lived there until his death which occurred December 17, 1902. Having added to his original purchase, at the time of his demise, he owned over 400 acres of productive land. In March, 1853, Mr. Newman was married to Magdeline Hirsch, born November 18, 1827, daughter of Christian and Christina (Myers) Hirsch, the former of whom died in Germany. After he passed away, Mrs. Hirsch brought her two daughters to Grundy County. Mrs. Newman obtained employment at fifty cents per week, and thus continued until her marriage, being advanced to one dollar per week, and then to one dollar and one-half per week. Mr. and Mrs. Newman became the parents of the following children: Adelaide, who died at the age of six years; Mary, who is Mrs. Albert Patton of Lake City, Iowa; George, who lives at Huron, S. D.; Henry, who is deceased; John, who died at the age of four years; Elizabeth, who is Mrs. James Kay of the homestead; and Carrie, who is Mrs. William Ketcham of Aux Sable Township. Mr. Newman was a Democrat, but never desired office. His religious connections were with the Methodist Church. In his death, Grundy County lost an honorable citizen and most w! orthy man, and his family a kind and loving husband and father. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 875

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Malady Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1450 Message Board Post: MALADY, John - The farmers of Grundy County are, as a rule, men who work their land according to intelligent, scientific, profit-producing methods, and their results are satisfying not only in relation to their own individual prosperity, but as a whole affecting the financial standing of their community. One of the men who has always take a sane, sound view of agricultural matters, with definite results, is John MALADY of Mazon Township, owner of 200 acres of fine farming land, 160 acres of which are located in Mazon and forty in Wauponsee Township. He was born at Morris, June 18, 1857, a son of Michael and Hannah (WALSH) MALADY. Both parents were born in Ireland. Michael MALADY left his native land when young and came direct to Grundy County, Ill. John MALADY grew up in Grundy County, and attended public school in the vicinity of his home. Having decided to become a farmer, he concentrated his efforts along agricultural lines, was always a hard worker, and has made a success of his undertakings. On November 7, 1882, Mr. MALADY was united in marriage by Father FITZSIMMONS of Morris Immaculate Conception Church, with Margaret J. McCARTNEY, who was born in the home where they are now living, March 12, 1857. She is a daughter of John W. and Ellen (CALWELL) McCARTNEY, natives of Ireland. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. MALADY: John P., born March 9, 1885, died February 13, 1905; Ellen L., born March 17, 1887, died October 14, 1897, buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery; and two who died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. MALADY now live on Mrs. MALADY's old homestead where she has lived all her life excepting a few years spent near by in Mazon Township, and one year in Livingston County. They are members of the Roman Catholic Church at Morris. In national affairs Mr. MALADY votes with the Democratic party, but in local matters uses his own judgment. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 858

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Larson Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1449 Message Board Post: Larson, Lars H., proprietor of one of the leading furniture houses of Grundy County, and a first class undertaker, is one of the responsible residents and business men of Gardner. He was born in Grundy County, Ill., in 1866, a son of Henry Larson, a native of Norway, who came to Morris, Ill., in 1866. Henry Larson was a carpenter in his native land, and continued to work at his trade after coming to Morris, until he began farming, and then alternated, giving his farm attention during the summer months, and working as a carpenter in the winter. He is now living retired at Gardner, Ill., his wife also surviving, as is his mother, a venerable lady of ninety-six years. Henry Larson had eight children, five of whom survive: Lars H., Helen, Ole, Katie, Michael, Elizabeth (I) and Elizabeth (II), who are both deceased; and Johan, who died at the age of eight years. Lars H. Larson was born on the homestead and attended the neighboring schools in Greenfield Township. He remained with his parents until twenty-two years old when he began working at the carpenter trade, thus continuing until 1902, when he established himself in his present business with a partner whom he bought out in 1909, since which time he has continued alone. Mr. Larson carries a full and assorted line of wall paper, window shades, curtain fixtures, carpets, oil cloths, linoleums, sewing and washing machines, paints and oils, in addition to furniture of all kinds, while in his undertaking establishment he is fully prepared to render professional service whenever called on. In 1894 Mr. Larson was united in marriage with Mary Christianson, who was born in Norway and came to the United States by herself. Mr. and Mrs. Larson have had three children: Henry, Alice and Leonard. The eldest son is a graduate of Worsham Embalming School of Chicago, Ill., and has charge of the undertaking department of his father’s establishment. Mr. Larson belongs to the Norwegian Lutheran Church of Gardner, of which he has been a trustee for three years, and treasurer for ten years, still retaining these positions. Politically he is a Republican, but has not desired public office. A man of skill in his profession, and carrying on his business upon broad and honorable lines, he has won and retains the full confidence of his fellow townsmen. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 850-851

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kelbel Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1448 Message Board Post: Kelbel, Frank J. – The dignity of labor intelligently performed and well executed is something men are beginning to properly recognize and appreciate. One of the men who has developed a wide-spread reputation for high-class shoeing of horses throughout Grundy County, is Frank J. Kelbel of Morris. He was born at Chicago, in July, 1873, a son of Frank and Catherine (Becker) Kelbel, born in Germany, who came to the United States in their childhood, and married when they grew to maturity. The father was a blacksmith for many years, and for a quarter of a century, had his own shop in Chicago. His death occurred in 1889, and his wife died in 1886. Living at home until his father died, Frank J. Kelbel received a public school education. He started to learn his trade with his father, but when the latter died, in 1889, he engaged in bottling soda water and thus continued for two and one-half years in Chicago. Then he resumed working at his trade, and completed it and came to Morris in 1898, where he started to work for Charles Weese. In 1905, he bought the business, and is carrying it on, specializing on horseshoeing. Mr. Kelbel is a member of Trinity German Lutheran Church of Chicago. He belongs to Richard Cole Lodge No. 697, of Chicago, and Morris Lodge No. 198, Knights of Pythias, and twice has represented them at the Grand Lodge. Mr. Kelbel was also Deputy Grand Chancellor of this district, F. O. E. No. 1024, of Morris, and held the office of president from 1909 to 1912. He also belongs to the Fraternal Life Reserve Association No. 42 and the K. O. T. M. of Morris. A strong Republican, Mr. Kelbel was elected Mayor of Morris, his term expiring in the spring of 1911. During the period he was executive head of the city, Morris enjoyed an era of prosperity and civic development that reflected credit on him and his methods. During the Spanish-American War, he enlisted for service in the First Illinois Cavalry at Chicago, April 28, 1898, and was honorably discharged October 12, 1898. Mr. Kelbel has never married. A man of sterling characteristics, he has proven himself a very desirable citizen, and either in war or peace can be depended upon to do his full duty as he sees it. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 846

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnson Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1447 Message Board Post: Johnson, Barton S. – To the efforts of such men as Barton S. Johnson, a resident on Morris Rural Mail Route No. 4, are due the progress and development which have given Grundy County agricultural supremacy during recent years. A native of Illinois, he has spent his entire life within the borders of this State, and is now engaged in cultivating 300 acres of land lying in Nettle Creek Township. He is a man of progressive ideas, and his public spirit has done much to improve conditions in the community in which he makes his home. Mr. Johnson was born November 10, 1865, on his father’s farm in the vicinity of Ottawa, Ill., and is a son of Samuel O. and Caroline Johnson, natives of Stavanger, Norway. In 1856, the family emigrated to the United States, and in July of that year Mr. Johnson’s parents located at Ottawa, Ill., the father securing land in the locality. There he continued to be engaged in farming until 1870, when he purchased 160 acres of land in Nettle Creek Township, which he improved from the raw prairie, and subsequently added thereto, until he has now 560 acres, all in a high state of cultivation. Mr. Johnson is now retired from active pursuits, having reached the age of eighty-seven years, and rents the greater part of his land to others. His wife passed away in 1893, having been the mother of these children: Ole S., of Nettle Creek Township; Anna, who married Christ Hendrickson of Nettle Creek Township; John P., who died aged twenty years, four months; Barton S.; and Emma, who married Orville Fry, of Livingston County, Ill. Barton S. Johnson received his education in the district schools, and was reared to agricultural pursuits, in which he has always been engaged. He is now a thorough master of his vocation, and in addition to being an excellent farmer is known as a good judge of cattle and stock, raising Percheron horses, Berkshire hogs and Durham cattle. The present modern buildings on the property have been erected by him, and the house, located on a natural building site, is beautifully situated. Mr. Johnson now has 200 acres in grain, while 100 acres are used for hay and pasture land. He has succeeded in his efforts because of untiring energy, perseverance and well-directed effort and has won the esteem and confidence of his fellows by reason of his fair and honorable dealing. On February 5, 1890, Mr. Johnson was married to Miss Martha Elifson, who was born in Miller Township, La Salle County, Ill., daughter of Elof and Ann Elifson, of Norway. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are members of the! Stavanger Lutheran Church. He is a Republican in his political views, and has, on several occasions, served his township efficiently in the capacity of school trustee. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 839

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1004.1 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on Barrowman's in Joliet, Illinois...

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wg.2ADE/525.764.858.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi- It would be great if we are related! What state is Conway in? Do you know who Walter's parents were? and where they were from? Alice Tkachik Atkachik@msn.com