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/1493 Message Board Post: Walker, Thomas Wilbur – The agricultural possibilities of Grundy County are not to be overlooked, for here are offered unusual opportunities to the progressive farmer if he understands how to take advantage of them. One of the men who has done this is Thomas Wilbur Walker, who is operating 215 acres of land in Mazon Township. He was born in this county in 1859, and after attending the local schools, began farming for himself, and now raises corn and oats and feeds and ships stock to the market. In 1879 Mr. Walker was married to Martha Preston, and they had a daughter, Maud Ely. Mrs. Walker died eleven months after marriage. In 1887 Mr. Walker married (second) Florence Beckworth, born in Will County, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Walker became the parents of two children: Albert G. and Helen, both of whom are at home. Politically Mr. Walker is a Republican, and has been School Treasurer of Mazon Township for four years, and a School Director for the same length of time. The Congregational Church holds his membership. His fraternal relations are with the Modern Woodmen of America and the Royal Neighbors. A man who faithfully endeavors to conscientiously perform the duties which lie nearest to hand, he has made a position for himself in his community and holds the universal respect of those with whom he is associated. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 916

Hi, In the 1910 census was Seneca IL also located in Grundy County? I know that it's in LaSalle County. If it's also in Grundy under what township would I find it? Thanks, Ernestine Wark, NJ

Hi, I've just joined the list. This evening I found in the 1900 census Fred EBELING, a widower, with four children residing in Erriena Township. His last child was born in 1894. Therefore, his wife must have died between 1894 and 1900. Where can I find information about cemeteries in the area? Thanks, Ernestine Wark, NJ

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WILLIAMS, HIBNER, EIB Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1492 Message Board Post: GILBERT (BERT) MANUEL WILLIAMS& MARY A. HIBNER WERE MARRIED AT MORRIS, ILLINOIS, GRUNDY COUNTY, ON DECEMBER 24, 1891. MARY A. HIBNER WAS THE DAUGHTER OF GEORGE W. AND ALMEDIA EIB HIBNER. GILBERT WAS THE SON OF ABRAHAM AND JULIA ANN KURTZ WILLIAMS OF RICHLAND COUNTY, OHIO.

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/1004.1.1 Message Board Post: I don't think our Barrowmans are connected. My Barrowmans, other than my great grandmother Ann Barrowman Wilson, lived in Scotland. There may have been some siblings that I don't know about so maybe we could keep checking. Sorry.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morse Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/978.1 Message Board Post: My name is Bill Everett According to the 1880 census, the following household was recorded at Mazon, Grundy, Illinois: Head of Household: Jacob Morse, married, 56 (b.~1824), farmer, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in NY. Wife: Jane Morse, married, 49 (b.~1831), keeps house, born in OH, father born in OH, mother born in OH. Son: William Morse, 17 (b~1863), helps on farm, born in IL, father born in NY, mother born in OH. Granddaughter: Arvilla Keepers, single, 4 (b.~1876), father born in IL, mother born in OH. In the 1990 census, a William Morse (born in IL, father born in NY, mother born in OH) is recorded in Weaver, IA, with his wife Alice and four young children including my grandfather Dewey H. Morse. Does anybody know if this Jacob Morse (who appears to be my g.g.grandfather) is related to any of the other Morses in Grundy County around 1880, for example, the carpenter G. W. in Morris; the barber George and the farmers John and John Jr. in Minooka? I am presuming that Jacob is the J. Morse at e 1/3 w 2/3 s e qr sec 32 Mazon Township; can anyone confirm this? How can I find out which Morse or Morses is/are buried in the Old Mazon cemetery? Thank you, Bill Everett, Chernogolovka, Moscow Oblast, Russia

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/1491 Message Board Post: Testa, Joseph – It is a notable fact that Italians are very clannish, preferring to deal with one of their own nationality to going to stores conducted by those who do not speak their language and understand their tastes. Because of this every community in which Italians form a considerable portion of the population there are to be found establishments conducted by prosperous sons of that country, and these men not only win and retain a large patronage from Italians, but from others who appreciate the excellence of their goods and the fairness of their methods. One of the men who belong to this class is Joseph Testa, the leading baker of South Wilmington, Ill. He is a native of Northern Italy, born there in 1855, a son of Anton and Theressa (Talette) Testa. Anton Testa was a baker in his native land, where he died twenty years ago, his wife having died three years before. Joseph Testa attended school in his native land until he was twelve years old, when he began learning to be a baker, with his father. In 1882 he came to the United States with his wife, proceeding direct to Braidwood, Ill., where he entered the mines. In 1883, however, he came to Coal City, and continued work in the mines for twenty years. Seeing then an opportunity, he opened a bakery at Coal City, and operated it until 1911, when he removed to South Wilmington, and opened up what is the leading establishment of its kind in the place. Joseph Testa married Louise Isabell Antonia and they have the following children: Tony; William, who is working with his father, married Mary Greean; Defendant, who is at home; Catherine and Charles, both of whom are deceased; and Charles (II), who is with his father in business. Mr. Testa is a Catholic. He votes with the Republican party and he belongs to an Italian lodge of Coal City. Earnest, hard working and honest, Mr. Testa has won resp! ect and confidence and deserves the prosperity which has come to him. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 907-908

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hansel Stichler Clyde Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1446.1 Message Board Post: I really appreciate this info and I think I'm on the right track with this family but..... I have found the Thomas Hansel that I need in Rockdale on the 1910 soundex, age listed as 40, not found in 1900. Still hoping the census will help. Now I need to know if there is a connection to Jacob of Grundy Co. Jacob lost many family members in the 20 year gap from 1880 to 1900 which causes the tracing problem. Did one of Jacobs sons have a child named Thomas? I do know that (Rockdale)Thomas died and his wife Katherine (Stichler) remarried, do not have 2nd husbands name. Their children are Thomas, Carrie (Clyde), Estella, and Anna. Can anyone supply cemetery info? Thanks so much, Martha

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Severns Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1490 Message Board Post: Severns, Horace H. - Morris is the home of a number of retired farmers who have selected the County Seat as a place of residence because they fully realize the advantages accruing from being connected with a place of this class. Here, amid urban surroundings, they can enjoy the comforts their former industry has produced. One of these substantial ex-agriculturalists of Grundy County is Horace H. Severns, born in Wauponsee Township, February 5, 1854, a son of Horace H. and Mary A. (Ader) Severns, natives of New York State and Germany, respectively. She came with her parents to the vicinity of Chicago, and later to Grundy County, arriving here in 1850. Mr. Severns came to this section about that date, and they met and married, settling at Morris. This city was their home for about four years, when they moved to Wauponsee Township. While living at Morris he had been foreman on the canal, but he bought a farm in Wauponsee Township and died upon it, in 1867. His widow resides at! Aurora, Ill., with her twin sister, the two having been born in 1832. Horace H. Severns, Jr., lived at home until his marriage, having attended the local school, and assisted his father. After his marriage he moved to a farm of 120 acres in Wauponsee Township that he had bought, and operated it until the spring of 1910, when he rented his farm and moved to Morris. Mr. Severns bought what was Grace Park, now named Morris Amusement Pavilion, and is engaged in conducting it. On December 21, 1880, Mr. Severns was united in marriage with Laura A. Lattimer, born in Grundy County, daughter of Silas and Mary (Schroyer) Lattimer, who were farming people in Grundy County. Mr. Lattimer died in 1898, but his widow survives, living at Nickerson, Kas., aged eighty-three years. Mr. and Mrs. Severns are the parents of the following children: Lottie A., who married William Alfred Thomas, a real estate dealer of Morris; Otto K., who is of Morris; and Altha M., who is at home. Mr. Severns is a Republican and served as a School Director for twelve years, Highwa! y Commissioner for twelve years, and for six years was Supervisor. He belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America and the Odd Fellows. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 898-899

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Reniff, Dewey, Brown, Gum Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/648.1 Message Board Post: Looking for the link between Julia Elmira Reniff ( sister of Lorenzo) and Ephraim Reniff who came to Grundy County at a later date. Ephraim married Betsey Wesson Baird ( widow). The Baird children showed up in Grundy (Rockwell Colony) but I cannot establish a link between Ephraim and Daniel and Rhoda Cummins Reniff or their children who lived in Grundy County. I have a journal that Julia E. Reniff wrote while in Grundy- her sisters signed it - Augusta Ann Reniff Brown and Nancy Dewey. I have a handpainted picture that Augusta did. Are there any surviving Bairds, or Reniffs or Gums in Grundy that know the family tree?

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/1489 Message Board Post: REARDON, William Hendly - Concentration of effort upon any one line generally results in ultimate success, and William Hendly Reardon of Morris has proven this in his life work. He was born in Nettle Creek Township, July 12, 1873, a son of ‘William and Charlotte (Hoge) Reardon. During his younger days he attended the public and Normal school of Morris, later going to the Dixon, Ill., Normal school in 1896, and then returning home took up the business of life. From the time he was eighteen years old he conducted the homestead, and began giving special attention to raising horses and mules, and was so successful that he and his father entered into partnership in this line of business. In order to branch out, Mr. Reardon, Sr., bought 320 acres of land in Missouri, and until January 2, 1912, they carried on an extensive business in horse and mule breeding in Johnson County, Mo., when they closed that industry, but retain the land. During 1907 and 1908 Mr. Reardon conduct! ed a butcher shop at Morris, continuing to operate the farm as well. Since February, 1912, he has been conducting a sale barn of horses and mules at Morris. In addition to his Missouri land, he controls 240 acres of his father’s homestead in Nettle Creek Township, on which he raises many draft horses, and stands three stallions. On March 19, 1899, Mr. Reardon was married to Clara Heacox, born in Nettle Creek Township, a daughter of Charles and Harriet Adeline (David) Heacox, natives of New York and Nettle Creek Township, respectively. Mrs. Reardon was one of the following family: Edward, who lives at Huron, S. D.; Lilly, who is Mrs. Edward Strong of Mazon, Ill.; Frank; who is a dentist of Brett, Iowa; Mrs. Reardon; Fred, who is of Morris; and Rose, who is Mrs. T. L. Robinson of Chicago. Mr. Reardon has been a trustee of the Methodist Episcopal Church for some years. A Republican, he has been road commissioner and school director, holding the latter office for four years. A man of great energy and keen foresight, he has developed large interests, and made many warm friends all over the country. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 891

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Galligan/Galligar/Gallager/Gallagher/Shannon/Hedges/Miller/Barrett? Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1488 Message Board Post: Hi all, have found a new web page you can post or view your ancestors photos for free www.deadfred.com

Michele, My ggf was born in 1898 in Braceville also. I had the same problem with a birth certificate and birth certificates were not required at that time. Later, during the depression, there was a project to "reconstruct" missing birth certificates for anyone living at the time. It so happened that my ggf and one of his brothers had died prior to this. So only 2 of the sons have birth certificates registered in Grundy Co. What you might try is the 1900 census. If the family was still living in the area, they should be listed in the census. Braceville is in Grundy Co., Braceville Township, Supr District #2, Enum District #42. The census and my ggf's marriage certificate were the only 2 documents I had to work with when I started my search. Since then I have uncovered tons of information on his family. I would be interested in any information you might find about the churches in Braceville at that time. Carolyn > HI, > Just received a marriage application that states the groom was born 1898 in Bracerville, IL.. I have already written to the county and they have no record of the birth in Bracerville . My next step is to try and find any churches that might have serviced the area during the time period that might have held the baptizm. > Does any one have access to a 1898 city directory that lists the Churches? and can someone please look up the name > Ignatius/ Ignatz etc MACHO / MACK and John Mack in the directory also... I really need some help with this line... > any suggestions?.....Michele > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

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/1487 Message Board Post: HI, Just received a marriage application that states the groom was born 1898 in Bracerville, IL.. I have already written to the county and they have no record of the birth in Bracerville . My next step is to try and find any churches that might have serviced the area during the time period that might have held the baptizm. Does any one have access to a 1898 city directory that lists the Churches? and can someone please look up the name Ignatius/ Ignatz etc MACHO / MACK and John Mack in the directory also... I really need some help with this line... any suggestions?.....Michele

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Peart Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1486 Message Board Post: Peart, James P. - Many of the substantial agriculturists of Grundy County are carrying on operations on land cultivated for years by their fathers. Born on their farms, and spending their whole lives thereon, they are familiar with soil and climatic conditions, and can bring to their labors that intelligence and knowledge that insures success. In this class may be mentioned James P. Peart, the owner of 160 acres of land, which has been in the family possession for nearly a half a century. Mr. Peart was born on his present property, in Goose Lake Township, in March, 1877, and he is a son of Cuthbert and Mary Ann (Walker) Peart, natives of England. The parents of James P. Peart both came to the United States as children, their families locating first in Ohio, where Mr. and Mrs. Peart were married. About the year 1864 they migrated from the Buckeye State to Grundy County, Ill., where the father purchased a tract of eighty acres in Goose Lake Township. To this he added from time! to time, increasing his earnings by working in the mines during the winter months, and he was thus occupied until his death, October 13, 1910, when he was the owner of 160 acres of land and one of his section’s substantial men. The mother, who survives him, resides at Carbon Hill, Ill. They had the following children: John, who is deceased; Jeremiah, who resides in Goose Lake Township; Joseph, of Carbon Hill; Mary, who is the widow of Roscoe Brown, of Carbon Hill; Emerson, who is of Springfield, Ill.; James P.; and Jessie, who married Thomas Nicholson, lives at Divernon, Ill. James P. Peart received a common school education in the schools of Grundy County, and was reared to agricultural pursuits. On February 19, 1901, he was married to Anna Wilson, who was born at Braidwood, Ill., daughter of William and Margaret Wilson, and two children have been born to this union: William and Milford. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Peart settled on the farm of his father, in Goose Lake Township, of which he has been the owner since the older man’s death. He is thoroughly skilled in farm work, and the general air of prosperity noticeable on his property gives ample evidence of good management and industrious effort. In all matters pertaining to the welfare of his community he shows an active and intelligent interest, but has never been a politician, and supports Republican principles only as a good citizen. Fraternally he holds membership in the A. O. O. G. and the I. O. O. F. of Coal City. Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois, 1914, page 882

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Miller, Mueller, Mosley, Moesle Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1485 Message Board Post: Looking for help on identifying what information is on the marriage license for John Mueller (Johann B. Mueller) and Elizabeth Mosley (Elizabeth Moesle) married in Grundy County on Apr 4, 1869. This is record number 00003359. Looking for information on parents, birth locations, and current residence. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Please reply to Nova Weller since her message did not make it to the list. Thanks!! -----Original Message----- From: Nova Weller [mailto:a-nweller@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Friday, January 17, 2003 9:38 PM To: SALMANS-L@rootsweb.com; ronwise@prodigy.net; ILGRUNDY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: {not a subscriber} Re: [SALMANS/Salmons] Lora May Ellis SALMANS, md 1900 Jetmore KS This is what I have on the Salmans - Ellis Family. Nova Weller Descendants of Homer Franklin Salmans Generation No. 1 1. Homer Franklin5 Salmans (Levi Franklin4, James W3, Levi2 Salmons, Levi1) was born 25 Oct 1875, and died in prob Hanston, Hogeman Co, KS. He married Lora Mae Ellis 07 Mar 1900, daughter of Philander Ellis and Ellen. She was born 19 Apr 1879 in Grundy Co, IL, and died in prob Hanston, Hogeman Co, KS. More About Lora Mae Ellis: Date born 2: 19 Apr 1879, Jetmore, KS, another birth place found which is probably wrong. Fact 1: 1900, Soundex listed her as Flora M Salmans Children of Homer Salmans and Lora Ellis are: 2 i. Frank Lenwood6 Salmans, born 15 Nov 1900. He married Elizabeth Sebes; born 01 Dec 1901; died 20 Mar 1997. 3 ii. Ruth Daisy Salmans, born 02 Jan 1902; died 16 Oct 1968. She married (1) Albert Otto Hubin. She married (2) Chester A Powell. 4 iii. Cecil Rhodes Salmans, born 11 Oct 1903; died 03 Jan 1984. He married Stella Grace Adams; born 20 Nov 1899; died 07 Jul 1984. 5 iv. Ronald Lloyd Salmans, born 09 Feb 1905; died 17 Jun 1984. He married Ella Mae Lenox; born 29 Dec 1905; died 20 Jul 1995. 6 v. Vivian Thelma Salmans, born 02 Jan 1907; died 1985. She married (1) Otto Edward Ewy. She married (2) R Albert Graber; died in Of Pretty Prairie, KS. 7 vi. Vance Montrose Salmans, born 05 Nov 1908; died 30 Dec 1967 in Hanston, KS. He married Susie Irene Hertel; born 09 Apr 1911; died 15 Dec 1999 in Hanston, KS. 8 vii. Otha Truman Salmans, born 11 Oct 1910; died 16 Nov 1970. He married Sylvia Mae Clifton; born 05 Apr 1911. 9 viii. Opal Ruby Salmans, born 02 Dec 1911. She married John Benjamin Hann; born 04 Jun 1911. 10 ix. Loren Wendel Salmans, born 27 Feb 1915; died 04 Jun 1980. He married Anna Mildred Hickman; born 13 May 1917. 11 x. Bernice Mae Salmans, born 27 Apr 1916; died 02 Apr 2000. She married Steven Joseph Barta; born 14 May 1905; died 14 Dec 1993. 12 xi. Wayne Alvin Salmans, born 20 Aug 1918; died 27 Aug 1988. He married Ruby Mae Sprier; born 25 May 1917. 13 xii. Goldie Arlene Salmans, born 12 Oct 1921. She married William Fredrick Kolb; born 29 Apr 1915.

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/1484 Message Board Post: OBITUARY JOLIET HERALD NEWS JOLIET, ILLINOIS NOV 7, 1991 POWELL, DAVID E. AGE 76,OF BRAIDWOOD, IL., PASSED AWAY WEDNESDAY , NOV. 6, 1991 AT HIS HOME. SON OF THE LATE WILLIAM AND MARY ( MITCHKLA) POWELL. FARMED IN WILTON TOWNSHIP FOR 23 YEARS AND IN BRACEVILLE TOWNSHIP FOR THE REMAINER OF HIS LIFE. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS WIFE NORA M. (NEE EGGEN) AND SEVERAL BROTHERS AND SISTERS. SURVIVED BY THREE SONS, DAVID (JANET) , THOMAS(CLAUDIA) POWELL, AND RICHARD(VICKIE)POWELL ALL OF COAL CITY. ONE DAUGHTER SUSAN MALAND, 11 GRANDCHILDREN AND ONE SISTER, KATHYRN SERENA OF BRAIDWOOD. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT THE R.W. PATTERSON FUNERAL HOMES, LTD, BRAIDWOOD CHAPEL, SATURDAY, NOV. 9, AT 10:30 A.M. INTERMENT BRACEVILLE-GARDNER CEMETERY IN BRACEVILLE. VISITATION, FRIDAY, NOV..8 FROM 5-9 P.M. MEMORIALS CAN BE MADE TO THE COAL CITY EMERGENCY SQUAD. JANICE HICKMAN HGOLDENOLDIES@AOL.COM CALIFORNIA

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/73.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I will be happy to send you a copy of your grandmother's obituary. I also have a newspaper clipping with a picture about their 50th wedding anniversary celebration. According to the obit--Lora May Ellis Salmans was married March 2, 1900, her husband was Homer F. Salmans, their 12 children were Frank, Cecil, Ronald, Vance, Otha, Loren and Wayne, the daughters were Ruth Hubin, Opal Hann, Vivian Ewy, Bernice Barta, and Goldie Kolb. She had 2 sisters Ira Burditt, and Elizabeth Hanchett, and 4 brothers Henry, Lee, Ray and Herbert Ellis at the time of her death. There is unfortunately no date, but she was 72, and was born April 19, 1879. There is also a clipping of the 50th wedding anniversary and Mr. and Mrs. H.F. Salmans with a picture. Write to my email address ronwise@prodigy.net and give me your address and I will send a copy to you.

James and Sarah THOMPSON lived for 30 years in Nettle Creek, Grundy Co. 1845 to 1875. James THOMPSON was born 12 Sep 1811 and died 01 Aug 1877 in Newton Co, Indiana, according to cemetery records. In the censuses, he stated that he was born in Maryland. His wife, Sarah, was born in Mercer Co, Pennsylvania on 08 March 1819. She died 16 February 1905 in Newton Co, Indiana. Her death certificate lists her father's name as just "LONGHEAD" and says he was born in Ireland. Apparently he served in the Revolutionary War. Both James and Sarah are buried in the Fairlawn Cemetery, Kentland, Newton Co, Indiana. James & Sarah were married in 1838. (I'm assuming the marriage took place in Pennsylvania.) Sarah's obit says that they moved to Grundy Co, Illinois in 1845. In 1875 they moved to Newton Co, Indiana. Their children, listed in various censuses, were: Emeline/Amelia, Franklin, (Margaret?), Elma/Emma. Electra, George, Eunice, Mary/Clara, Albert, Melva. Some died at an early age. Their daughter, Emma/Elma, was born in 1850 in Nettle Creek. On 07 April 1875, she married Robert VONDERSMITH in Nettle Creek. I would appreciate any additional information on this family. Thank you! Marcy _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus