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/1494.1.1 Message Board Post: thank you 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/1494.1 Message Board Post: Francis Emily is probably buried in the old Dresden Cemetery in Aux Sable Twp, Grundy Co, IL. Most of the stones are missing. He doesn't have a stone anywhere else in the area. Peter Specie, a brother of Francis Emily's wife was buried in the Dresden Cem. 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/1485.1 Message Board Post: Unfortunately, Grundy Co, IL, did not start adding the names of parents to marriage licenses until late 1877. A marriage in 1869 basically lists the two people being married, the date of marriage, date of application, date the application was returned, the name of the minister. 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/1483.1 Message Board Post: Jen, Phillip Konrad born 30 Jan 1793; d. 6 (Mar?) 1886, age 93 yrs is in the Goodfarm Cemetery. Lea

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Leach Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1514 Message Board Post: Leach, Samuel J., one of the substantial retired business men and farmers of Morris, is rounding out an active life by spending his declining years in the ease and comfort his own industry have provided. He was born in Nettle Creek Township, Grundy County, July 12, 1856, a son of Samuel and Mary (Livsey) Leach, natives of Lancashire, England, who came to Morris, Ill., in the early forties. The father was a farmer and came to the United States to seek better opportunities, which he found in the new home, and was able to buy 160 acres of land in Nettle Creek Township several years after his arrival. He died on his homestead in 1862. The mother added forty acres to the original holdings, and remained upon the farm until 1879, when she moved to Morris, and there died in January, 1883. She and her husband had the following children: Martha, who is deceased; Helen, who is the widow of Thomas Caisley of Morris; Mary H., who is Mrs. D. A. Matthews, of Morris; John E., who is o! f Vermilion County, Ill.; and Samuel J. Samuel J. Leach was brought up on the farm and sent to the district school. He resided with his mother after the others had left home, but when he married he went on the farm owned by his father-in-law, and there lived until 1903, when he removed to Morris, where he has since lived retired. In addition to his farming operations, covering many years, with a partner, E. C. Thompson, he established a flourishing agricultural implement business at Lisbon, Ill., but seven years later sold his interest to Mr. Thompson. On December 25, 1882, Mr. Leach was married to Mary E. Hoyle, born in Nettle Creek Township, May 19, 1855, daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Ashton) Hoyle, natives of England. Mrs. Leach attended the Lisbon academy. A member of the Presbyterian Church, Mr. Leach has served it as a trustee since 1904. A Republican, on that ticket he was elected road commissioner and served six years. His fraternal affiliations are with the Modern Woodmen of America and the Royal Neighbors. Having now the time and opportunity, he is interesting himself in civic matters, and is lending his influence as a private citizen, to secure a betterment of existing conditions. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 851-852

Thanks Debbie. Lots of good stuff in that one for me. Don

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ketcham Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1513 Message Board Post: Ketcham, William – A number of the more advanced of Grundy County agriculturists have satisfied themselves by long experiment that it pays to feed their grain to high grade stock which they breed and raise for the market. One of the men who is making a success of grain farming and stock raising, and gaining a well-earned prestige among his associates as a good business man, is William Ketcham of Aux Sable Township. Mr. Ketcham was born at Cheyenne, Wyo., August 18, 1876, son of Frank and Zelda A. (Haight) Ketcham. The father was born at Chesterville, Ohio, and his wife at Burlington, Iowa. The families on both sides went out to Wyoming before any railroad was built through the west, and the parents were married at Cheyenne. They were stock raisers, and the father died on his farm in 1908, the mother surviving him and operating the ranch. William Ketcham was brought up in Wyoming, where he received a good public school education, and training in agricultural matters. When he was thirty-one years old, he came as far east as Grundy County, Ill., and located in Aux Sable Township. Here he was married in 1906, and began operating a portion of the Newman homestead of 112 acres in this same township. Until the fall of 1911, Mr. and Mrs. Ketcham resided with Mrs. Newman, but at that time moved into their own house built on their part of the farm. Mr. Ketcham has been very successful in his operations and is now largely devoting himself to the raising of grain for his stock. On Sept. 3, 1906, Mr. Ketcham was married to Carrie Newman, born in Aux Sable Township, daughter of Henry and Magdalena Newman. There have been no children of this marriage. Politically, Mr. Ketcham is a Socialist and looks forward to the time when some of the problems which confront the intelligent man of today, are solved by the application of the remedies advocated by the adherents of his party. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 846

My Outlook express eliminated all the attachments as unsafe. Is there a way I can continue to receive the messages. Maybe I can change to digest? Please inform. Thank you. Joyce Schulte jgeosch@jadetech.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <ILGRUNDY-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <ILGRUNDY-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 4:49 PM Subject: ILGRUNDY-D Digest V03 #42

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: COCKERAM Classification: Cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1500.1 Message Board Post: Evergreen Cemetery pictures of gravestones for Samuel Cockeram and his wife Hannah. Evergreen Cemetery, Morris, Grundy County, IL Buried in Block 2 Lot 61

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BAKER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1512 Message Board Post: Morris Weekly Herald Morris, Grundy County, IL Paper dated December 20, 1922 page 2 Column 8 Morris Library June 6, 1922, Mary Baker, former Morris woman, dies in Chicago. Mary Baker is buried in Montrose Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, IL Oakhill Section Lot #470 128 square feet.

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/1511 Message Board Post: Johnson, Frederick S., Circuit Clerk and Recorder of Deeds of Grundy County, is one of the influential men of this locality, and an excellent citizen of Morris, where his family is a well known and honored one. Mr. Johnson was born in Wauponsee Township, this county, July 19, 1867, a son of Peter A. and Elizabeth (Claypool) Johnson, he born in Sweden and she in Grundy County. The father started with his parents for the United States, but his father died on the way, and the mother alone brought her little brood to Grundy County, settling in Morris. Here Peter A. Johnson grew up, being a school teacher and farmer, until 1882, when he moved to Morris and engaged in the agricultural implement business. The business started by him was sold out to Cronin Brothers in 1901. He is now living in Orange, Cal. The children born to him and his wife were: Perry A., of Santiago, Cal.; Frederick S., of Morris, Ill.; Francis A., of Audubon, Iowa; and Nellie M., now Mrs. H. L. Haynes o! f Abington, Ill. Frederick S. Johnson attended the public schools of Morris, including the High school, and Bryant & Stratton’s Business College of Chicago. Always prominent as a Republican, when he was twenty-two years old, he became deputy county clerk, serving for four years, when he went with the music house of Lyon & Healy, of Chicago, for a year. Returning to Morris, he went into a store owned by his father, and spent two years more, and in 1896 he was elected circuit clerk and recorder of deeds, which office he has held ever since. In November, 1892, Mr. Johnson was married to Carrie J. Gorich, born at Morris, Ill., daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Werner) Gorich, born at Frankfort-on-the-Main, Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have a daughter, Freda Louisa. The Presbyterian Church holds his membership. Fraternally, he is a Mason, belonging to the Blue Lodge, Chapter, Commandery, and Mystic Shrine, Medinah Temple of Chicago. He also belongs to the Knights of Pythias. The faithful, conscientious work of Mr. Johnson as a county official has met with sincere appreciation from the people he serves, and he has been returned to office many times. He is worthy of their approval, and is a man who stands well all over the county. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 840

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Harford Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1510 Message Board Post: Harford, Fred, who is one of the prosperous farmers and large land owners of Grundy County, owns 480 acres, all in one body, lying in Vienna Township, and here may be found, perhaps some of the finest Durham cattle in Illinois. He was born in Vienna Township, September 27, 1854, and is a son of Aaron and Frances (Dewey) Harford. Aaron Harford was born in South Salem, Westchester County, New York, July 2, 1822, and from there came to Illinois and settled at White Willow, in Kendall County. He married Frances Dewey, who was born in England and accompanied her mother to Deer Park Township, La Salle County, Ill., and later the family moved to Vienna Township, Grundy County, where they acquired much property and died there. They had the following children: Cornelia D., who is the wife of Edwin C. Slosson, of Alabama; Mary, who died in infancy; Fannie May, who is the wife of James Mulvanie, of Vienna Township; Fred; Addison, who died aged about nine years; and Ellen, who is t! he wife of Frank Malmquist, of Vienna Township. Fred Harford obtained his education in the district schools and lived at home until his marriage when he moved to his present home tract of 160 acres. At that time there were old structures on the land, which he removed and subsequently made many improvements. Mr. Harford devotes his large extent of rich land to the raising of grain and the growing of fine stock, particularly Durham cattle. On April 4, 1876, Mr. Harford married Miss Clara A. Pomeroy, who was born in Ohio and was left an orphan in childhood, being reared by an older sister. Mr. and Mrs. Harford have had three children: Leland F., who died in infancy; Aaron Clyde, who is an attorney living in Chicago; and Jay Pomeroy, who conducts the home farm. Mr. Harford has never been very active in politics and the only office he ever accepted was that of town clerk, in which he served for three years. He is well known in Masonic circles and belongs to Verona Lodge A. F. & A. M. at Verona, the Chapter and Commander! y at Morris, and Medinah Temple, Chicago. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 823-824

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ERTOP Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wg.2ADE/1509 Message Board Post: check out Please www.e-turkey.org fatih@e-turkey.org

I am looking for the parents and siblings of Jane S. MAXWELL born in February 1842, in Illinois. She was married to George Misner on August 28, 1858 in Illinois. She applied for a widows pension in Kane Co, IL. She died after 1907 in Edwards County, KS Frank

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gioanetti Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1508 Message Board Post: Gioanetti, Charles – There is no doubt but that Italy has given the United States some very responsible, hard-working citizens who are steadily forging ahead in whatever lines they have entered. There are a number of Italians at Coal City and among them Charles Gioanetti occupies a deservedly prominent place, as his bakery is one of the leading business houses of its kind in the city. He was born in northern Italy, January 21, 1873, a son of Joe and Gretta (Domenich) Gioanetti, both of whom died in Italy. The father was a baker. They had thirteen children, of whom four survive, Charles being the youngest. Charles Gioanetti attended school in his native land, where he was taught the trade of a baker. In 1901 he came to the United States locating at Chicago, where he lived until 1907, when he came to Coal City and opened his present establishment in partnership with G. Zeano, but is now alone. His is the only Italian bakery in the city, and consequently receives a large patronage from his fellow countrymen, although he does a substantial amount of business with others who appreciate the quality of his product. Mr. Gioanetti owns his own building which is conveniently located on the main street of Coal City. In 1903 Mr. Gioanetti married Theresa Marango, and they have three children: Joe, Lucy and Mary. The Catholic Church holds the family membership, while Mr. Gioanetti is a Republican, politically. Energy and hard work have placed him where he is now, and undoubtedly will still further advance his fortunes. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 817

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Liberty,Long,Hayes Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1499.1.1 Message Board Post: Dear Colleen. I think these are related. I sent an email to you direct. I have some info. My info shows a Louis who married Irene Long. Children included Loretta, William, James, Josephine,Louis and Evelyn. on the 1930 Channahan, Will Co., Federal census. Sheet 5A Page 143. I also have an obit for my aunt Mary Hayes and Loretta's sister, Margorie Bell. Anne Nelson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Handlin, Cummings Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wg.2ADE/1506.1.1 Message Board Post: She would have been the wife of Samuel Handlin, originally from PA. In 1870, she (age 78) showed up in Grundy Co. with, who appears to be, her son Joseph. They were living next door to Amos and Eliza Handlin Cummings in Nettle Creek Twp. I believe Margaret to be Eliza's mother. By 1880, Margaret is gone and Joseph is living with Amos and Eliza in LaSalle Co. Also, in 1870, there is a John W. Handlin (age 18) living with Amos and Eliza. Do any of the names I've mentioned ring any bells? Mary

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Handlon Feeney Liberty Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wg.2ADE/1499.1 Message Board Post: I have a Loretta Liberty born in 1905 who married a Feeney and her parents are Louis Liberty and Elizabeth Hayes. I do not know more about these Libertys, but if you happen across anything more about Loretta I would appreciate knowing.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Handlon Dempsey Feeney Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wg.2ADE/1506.1 Message Board Post: Can you tell me who she would be the wife of? I have some Handlons in the Grundy area. I also have 2 different Dempseys involved in this family, would you know anything about them? One is Julia Dempsey married to Patrick Briscoe and the other is Loretta Feeney married a Edwin Dempsey.

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/1507 Message Board Post: In search of my sisters born and adopted in Illinois. Birth names: Melissa and Melanie Abernathy. Birth Parents Names: Gerald And Elizabeth (Ferrante) Abernathy. Birth Siblings Names: Patrick Abernathy 10/62 (was not relinquished..but birth mom does not have contact), me Barb 5/64 (I was born and adopted in Maryland and you will never know about me unless I find you).Birth sisters had strawberry blonde hair and blue eyes (eyes may have changed..mine are brown) Birth mom is small boned....5'4" tall, blonde hair and blue eyes. Birth dad is 5'11" , Red hair. I am 5'3" tall, dirty blonde hair. Birth mom does not remember dates of birth or where in Illinois you were born. She was in an abusive relationship with birth dad and has lost a lot of her memory. She does remember being at a police station and having the children taken from her into DCFS. She was supposed to get you back but couldn’t get on her feet fast enough. She was living in California when she signed the rel! inquishment papers. I found birth mom in Oct 2002 using Maryland Confidential Intermediary Program. I have only known that I am adopted since Aug 2002. Birth mom may remember the Doctors name Dr. Fahey....not sure how accurate this is.Birth sisters were born between 1965 and 1967 ....she lost a good part of her memory due to abusive birth father. One of the sister may have been born in either Dec or Jan....birth mom remembers hoping that she would be born on New Years Eve. Barb.........aka baby girl Abernathy