Happy Holidays, I am researching the family of Samuel Knox, Sr. (1775-1865) and the Abraham Grubb Family of Hancock County. I know very little about the early Grubbs. Abraham had a son, Charles. Charles had 3 children, Mary Louise, George and Kate. Mary Louise married John Franklin Knox, son of Milton Wasson Knox, who was a son of Samuel Knox Sr. I wonder if this is the Grubb family that ran a flour mill in Hancock County? Thanks, Tina Bradley.
----- Original Message ----- From: <FOXGEN1@aol.com> To: <pcuser@terraworld.net> Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2000 9:39 AM Subject: Re: [ILHANCOC] Roll Call Hello, I am researching George W. OWEN who married Mary CHRISTIAN in 1860 in Hancock Co., Ilinois. They had a daughter named Leathy OWEN who married a John W. STANLEY in Hancock Co., Illinois This Leathy married a Fred Fischer/Fisher and they were the parents of my father William FISHER b Feb 1, 1901-2 Wish I had some proof of this. 21 years now and can't find my Dad's parents Thank you for any help Marian
O. Emery Ross born March 14, 1865 in Plymouth, Hancock County Illinois. Parents John Ross and Sarah Elizabeth Powell. No birth certificates available for that year. Would very much like to know his first name. Laura Topham
Well the lists have been quiet so lets do a roll call so that everyone has e-mail in their box before christmas. :-) Terasa Hodges Genealogy http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~hodges/ Hancock County Illinois http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhancoc/ Perry County Illinois http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilperry/
Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/469 Surname: Spitler, Jenney, Emory, Harnest, Schultz, Davis ------------------------- A Pioneer Physician Dead Dr. Adam Spitler After months of weary affliction a good man and worthy citizen has gone to rest. Dr. Adam Spitler died at his home in this city at 11:40 p.m., Saturday, June 21st inst., aged 73 years, 8 months and 2 days. Dr. Spitler was a native of Virginia (now West Virginia). He was born in Augusta county Oct. 19, 1816. His parents were Daniel and Elanor Spitler. His mother's maiden name was Emory. The parents moved from Rockbridge to this county in 1854 and settled in St Marys township. Subsequently the father moved to Carthage, where he died in 1861. The mother died in 1875. The family were among the early settlers and were highly respected. Dr. Spitler received his preliminary education in his native county, studied medicine under capable tuition and afterwards attended the medical school at Lovisville, Ky., where he graduated in March 1850. He practiced medicine in Upshur county, Va., until 1856 or '57 when he removed to this city where he has practiced medicine continuously since until about four years ago, when he practically retired from the profession. On July 1st, 1851 he was married to (unreadable - a Miss Carrie Jenney) a daughter of James Jenney, of Buchannan, Upshur county, Va. This estimable lady is surviving in fair health. There were no children. Of the doctor's immediate family two only survive: Mrs. Anna Harnest and Mrs. Jackson Shultz, both of this city. The deceased members are Samuel and Mrs. Sarah Davis. Dr. Spitler became converted and joined the M. E. Church in 1836. He has been an active and faithful member of that body since, contributing of his means liberally to its support, and lending by wise counsel and an upright example to its growth in spiritual life and influence. In his death the church has lost one who was always faithful to its interests and obligations. Dr. Spitler was a member in good standing in the Masonic fraternity. He was also a member of the Hancock County Medical Association, and was president of that body a year or more. He was regarded as an excellent physician. His habit of mind was studious and reflective and his methods were honorable and sincere in the highest degree. Among the many families seeking his professional services he was regarded as a trusted physician and friend, and his words of cheerful encouragement in many scenes of suffering lent hope and relief where medicine else would have been of small avail. Dr. Spitler was a liberal contributor to the city's material, moral and educational advancement. He gave freely to the churches; was one of the largest subscribers to the building fund of his own (line possibly missing) ministry. He was among the first and largest contributors to Carthage college and the fine business block on the northwest corner of the square will long stand as a monument to his public (unreadable line) refusal from him, and his character for benevolence no doubt found many quiet avenues for its display. When it is said that Dr. Spitler never had an eveny in the community, it must not be inferred that his was a negative character. He had decided opinions on all subjects worthy of thought or discussion. The Methodist preachers found he had opinions, as did others with whom he came in contact, and while he could not easily be swerved from them, a certain gentleness of expression, the air and attitude of respect which accompanied his utterances, gave a force to them that if they did not convince yet left no sense of antagonism behind. He was a citizen of forceful characteristics in many respects, yet guileless, simple in his habits and tastes, liking his friends greatly, upholding the right and sincerly sorrowing for all the wrong there is in the world. We much doubt if there was ever a question affecting public enterprise or moral advancement in Carthage that Dr. Spitler was not found instantly and firmly on the right side of that question. The death of a man like this is an immeasurable loss to any community. Let it be the aim of our young men to emulate an example like this, that in the loss of one so good in all respects as neighbor and citizen there shall be many to spring up and take the place he has so honorably filled. The surviving wife, a lady whom all respect for her noble qualities, will be cared for by those whose tenderness are as that of children of her blood. She has the warm sympathy of a wide circle of friends. May she be comforted with the peace that passeth understanding. Dr. Spitler has been in failing health the past year, but has not been wholly confined to his bed until within the past few weeks. During that time he has had the most constant and tender care of those near to him who have permitted him to want for nothing. (lines unreadable) felt willing to meet Him who had promised rest and eternal life to His faithful servants. It was the death of a christian man whose faith finds its fullest fruition "on the other shore." The funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church yesterday forenoon at 10:30 o'clock, Rev. J. A. Northrup officiating, Rev. Dr. S. H. Hyde assisting. (remainder unreadable) Hancock County Historical Society Carthage Republican June 25, 1890
Hello, I am researching George W. OWEN who married Mary CHRISTIAN in 1860 in Hancock Co., Ilinois. They had a daughter named Leathy OWEN who married a John W. STANLEY in Hancock Co., Illinois This Leathy married a Fred Fischer/Fisher and they were the parents of my father William FISHER b Feb 1, 1901-2 Wish I had some proof of this. 21 years now and can't find my Dad's parents Thank you for any help Marian
Change your links. The State Archives web site has grown and moved to: http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/archives.html The genealogy pages are at: http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/services.html Check it. They are set up for requests via the internet at: http://www.sos.state.il.us/cgi-bin/archives/arcreq.s
Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/468 Surname: Booz, Brown, Harmon, Howd, Kinney, Lenix, McElvane, Thompson, Yetter ------------------------- M. W. YETTER Well Known Citizen of Webster Vicinity Passed to His Re- ward. After many long, weary days and nights of patient suffering, as a beautiful day was nearing its close, lovingly the angels opened the portals of heaven and one more soul was welcomed into the celestial city. Martin W. Yetter, son of Martin and Katherine Yetter, was born in a log cabin within sight of his present home, July 28, 1847, and departed this life, May 25, 1917, at the age of 69 years, 9 months and 27 days. At the time of his birth, his father had in process of erection, a large brick residence which, when completed was the family home, where the subject of this sketch grew to manhood, sharing the toil and hardships of pioneer life. Jan. 28, 1871, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Thompson of Burnside, Ill. To them were born three children, William, of near Galesburg; Otis of this vicinity, and little Dora, who died at the age of 3 years. On Jan. 12, 1890, the hand of Providence took from him his companion and left him the care of two motherless little boys. Oct. 16, 1890, he was again united in marriage to Mrs. Mary Brown. To this union was born five children, Albert, Mrs. Goldie Booz, Mrs. Vernice Harmon, all living near the parental home, and Fred and Pearl at home. There are also four grandchildren, Forest, Olive, and Harley Yetter, children of Otis Yetter, and little five-year-old Roland, son of Mrs. Goldie Booz, and who, having spent most of his life with his grandparents, was his especial comfort and companion during his last days; these, together with the loving and faithful wife and a legion of other relatives and friends, mourn today the passing of a good man. His parents, with three children, came to Illinois from Pennsylvania in 1856 and settled on the farm, which has always been his home. There were nine children of his fathers family, Mrs. Mary McElvane, Mrs. Eliza McElvane, Mrs. Emeline Kinney, Mrs. Sarah Thompson, Mrs. Barbara Lenix, Mrs. Kate Howd, Martin W. Yetter, Lewis T. Yetter and John, who died in childhood. All of these, but the youngest son, Lewis, of Geneseo, Ill., have passed to their long home beyond the tomb. In his younger days Mr. Yetter gave his heart into the keeping of the God he loved, and united with the U. B. Church. Since the dissolution of that denomination here, he consecrated himself anew and professed the faith of the Free Methodist church, especially during his last illness, when he daily emphasized his faith in God, and his hope to gain a welcome to the eternal city. Many times during his illness he called his family around him and admonished them to live for God, always assuring them of his readiness to go whenever the summons came. Mr. Yetter was an honored member of the I.O.O.F. lodge of this city and his place in their ranks will be hard to fill. In 1905 he built the new commodious residence nearby the old brick mansion, which for fifty-seven years had been his home, and the hospitality of the Yetter home has for generations been a subject of comment among not only relatives, but by all who chanced to enter there. His friends were numbered by his acquaintances. No one ever came who went away empty handed. Always kind to the poor, every out cash or down-trodden soul, found a harbor of rest within his house. Mr. Yetter was a hard working man and by his honesty and industry he accumulated a comfortable estate to leave to his family, but the best legacy, is the good name, born by the kind heart and loyalty toward God and man. Although his illness extended over many months and every known remedy was tried by both local and special physicians, as well as the untiring devotion of his faithful companion and children, yet nothing could stay the ravages of disease, and it was only a patient waiting without murmur or complaint, for the mortal to put on immortality," and with consciousness retained until the latest breath, as his loved ones gathered about him, loathe to give him up, that his spirit returned to God who gave it. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." A post mortem held by Drs. Bouseman, Parr and L. C. Knight, showed the cause of Mr. Yetters death to be cancer of the intestines. Those in attendance from a distance were, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Yetter of Galesburg; Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Howd, of Macomb; A. O. Howd, of Augusta; Joel Howd, of Burnside; Mrs. Willa Sharpe of Ft. Madison, Ia. Funeral services were held from the F. M. Church Sunday, May 27th, at 2 oclock p. m., conducted by the Rev. E. M. Smith of Carthage, assisted by Rev. J. D. Lockhard, pastor in charge here. Rev. Mr. Smith gave a splendid discourse, full of hope and sympathy for the bereaved ones, dwelling principally upon the brevity of life and the necessity of preparing for the certainty of the dark hour of death which must come sooner or later to all. A selected choir composed of Miss Adda Spangler, Miss Mae Duffy, Mrs. J. A. Beebe, Mrs. J. A. Robinson, Messrs. Clem Duffie and Arthur Spangler, with Miss Adda, organist, sang the hymns that the deceased loved so well, viz., "Gathering Home," "Beautiful River," "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," and "The Christians Goodnight." The Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois Wednesday May 30, 1917 Page 1 Column 4 Link: Bryant Genealogy Web Page URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>
Re: Thompson Hancock County Marriage records lists James H. Thompson m. Mrs. Hannah Ann Dye Apr. 9, 1863. Does anyone have any information on either of these people? Thanks. Sandy: SPJcampbel@aol.com
Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock/1314 Surname: Knox ------------------------- Milton Knox was struck and killed by a train on June 12, 1897 either in Hancock County, IL or Lee County IA. His family lived in Hancock County and he is buried in Keokuk, IA. If anyone has a copy of the newspaper article covering the accident, Milton's obituary or burial location, I would really appreciate them sharing the information with me. Thank you.
Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock/1313 Surname: Knox ------------------------- Milton Knox was struck and killed by a train on June 12, 1897 either in Hancock County, IL or Lee County IA. His family lived in Hancock County and he is buried in Keokuk, IA. If anyone has a copy of the newspaper article covering the accident, Milton's obituary or burial location, I would really appreciate them sharing it with me.
Well on the Bolts Egbers Carmean you have come to the right place. I am a Bolt Descendant and have lots of info. Whar are you looking for? Shawnnee Bolt Ramey ----- Original Message ----- From: Iverson <sanremo@primenet.com> To: <ILHANCOC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 10:57 AM Subject: [ILHANCOC] Carmean/Fawbush > Hi -- > > I'm looking for any information on the James Carmean > family. They lived in the southwest corner of Hancock > County in a township called Rocky Run from 1835 to > 1865. James Carmean was one of the first settlers > and I'm hoping to find where he came from. I'm also > looking for related families named Fawbush, Egbers, > Bolt, Cherry and Porter/Potter that were all from Hancock > County or nearby Adams County. > > Robyn Iverson > > > ==== ILHANCOC Mailing List ==== > Hancock County Co-Coordinators: Shawnnee Ramey & Terasa Hodges > >
Dear Seekers: Referring to a msg. from Floyd THOMPSON at dakota44@premaonline.com, the following data on the AVISE surname is shared for all. Perhaps you may recognize some of the surnames, or it will help some of you in your searches. I have capitilized the surnames for ease in reading. I do not/can not attest to the accuracy of the data. Shirley: bobert@panacom.com -------- Excerpt from Floyd's msg.:"I had quite a bit of Thompson relation in Hancock County,Ill. My Grandfather at one time lived in the first big house on the Conniville Road north of the Hamilton-Elvaston road. My dad and his 2 brothers and 1 sister were born at Burnside. My g-grandfather farmed N/E of Nauvoo, and my grandmother was the daughter of John Avise who farmed nearby. I Have a James Thompson in my line, but he married an Edith Bradley and they moved to kansas. I had a great- Uncle Jesse Thompson who farmed and lived on a N/E corner on the road from Carthage to Dallas City married to a Goldie M. Bross." Floyd Thompson - --------------------------------------- The following entries are from Wilma BRUNENN's book, PIONEERS OF THE PRAIRIE, priv. pub. ca. 1985, no copyright. I can not/do not attest to the accuracy of the data. I have capitilized the surnames - again for ease in reading. Any brackets [] are mine. In Floyd THOMPSON's msg., he states the following surnames: AVISE, Franklin E. - mar. June 1948, to Barbara Ruth GARDNER. Two children: 1 - Kevin; 2 - Patty. AVISE, Jesse - died Aug 1876. He mar. Miss ARNOLD. AVISE, Kevin - a son of Franklin and Barbara Ruth GARDNER AVISE; mar. 2 Aug 1980 to Marcia WILLIAMS, a dau. of Frank and Mary Jo McGINNIS WILLIAMS. They reside in the former Roy DUNLAP home in West Point. One child [not named]. AVISE, Thomas Edward - mar. Melissa Jane HEISLER. Children: 1 - Lulu HUBBARD 2 - Rillie E. 3 - Edna MICKELS 4 - Minnie Pauline 5 - Jesse L. 6 - Alva T. 7 - Eva CLINE AVISE, Thomas - died 23 Dec 1904. BRADLEY, Henry - died 1950. In October 1893, he mar. Mary PETERS. One daughter, Hattie WENCH. THOMPSON, James - married Edith BRADLEY who was b. 1868; she died March 1937, a dau. of Abraham and Sarah BRADLEY. Children: 1 - Estella 2 - Raymond 3 - William 4 - Bernice. There is no listing for a Jesse THOMPSON. BROSS, Floyd - a son of Clause BROSS, mar. 7 Nov 1928, to Florence FRY. -------------------end of data--------------------------
Dear Seekers: in response to a msg. from Floyd THOMPSON (dakota44@premaonline.com), the following data is shared. I have no other data on this particular family; to the best of my knowledge, I am not related. Perhaps the data will help some of you. I have capitilized surnames for ease in reading. Shirley: bobert@panacom.com Excerpt from Floyd's msg.:"I had quite a bit of Thompson relation in Hancock County,Ill. My Grandfather at one time lived in the first big house on the Conniville Road north of the Hamilton-Elvaston road. My dad and his 2 brothers and 1 sister were born at Burnside. My g-grandfather farmed N/E of Nauvoo and my grandmother was the daughter of John Avise who farmed nearby. I Have a James Thompson in my line, but he married an Edith Bradley and they moved to kansas. I had a great- Uncle Jesse Thompson who farmed and lived on a N/E corner on the road from Carthage to Dallas City married to a Goldie M. Bross." Floyd Thompson - --------------------------------------- Data shared from HISTORY OF HANCOCK COUNTY ILLINOIS, Edited by Charles J. SCOFIELD, 1921. NOTE: Only THOMPSON entry. I can not/do not attest to the accuracy of the data. THOMPSON, Charles E., one of the practical farmers of Durham Township, is recognized as one of the successful agriculturalists of Hancock County. He was born in Wayne County, Ohio, January 13, 1879, a son of James Milton and Catherine ROCKEL THOMPSON, natives of Ohio and Kentucky, respectively. He came to Illinois when a boy, and was married in this state, but moved back to Ohio and spent four years. He then went to Edwards County, Kans., and after eleven years went thence to Portland, Ore. Coming back to Illinois, he bought a farm in Henderson County, and there he was accidentally killed, being run over by horses hauling a load of wheat, October 20, 1914. His widow then sold the farm, and is now living at Dallas City, Ill. Their children were as follows: Harvey, who lives in Henderson County, Ill; Charles E.; Walter, who lives at Brush, Colo.; Mary, who lives with her mother; William, who lives in Colorado; John, who lives in Kansas; and, Katie, who died at the age of two years. Charles E. THOMPSON attended the district schools, and took a three months' course in bookkeeping. He resided with his parents, and with them returned to Illinois in 1893. Weh but sixteen years old he began to be self supporting, working among the farmers, and so continued until his marriage, which occurred February 18, 1902, when he was united with Mary Myrtle GARRETT, born in Ohio, a daughter of Henry HARRISON. One year after his marriage, he rented the farm owned by Mrs. Elizabeth MANIFOLD, in Durham Township, and conducted it for twelve years, when he bought 131 1/2 acres of land on sections 5, 6, 7 and 8 in Durham Township, the home being on section 5. The place was partly improved, but he has made many changes, and added to the number of buildings, including a hog house, corn crib and washroom. He does general farming and raises cattle, hogs and horses, cultivating eighty-five acres, the balance being in timber and pasture. Mr. and Mrs. THOMPSON have three children, Mildred, Bert and Glenn, all of whom are at home. The Methodist Episcopal Church holds his membership, and he is a trustee of that body. In politics, he is a Democrat and served as road commissioner, tax collector one term, and has been a school director since 1909. Understanding as he does, farming in all its details, he is able to conduct his operations effectively, and his methods are followed by a number less experienced than he. ----------------------end of data------------------------- [Note: The Methodist Episcopal Church is the United Methodist Church today.] Sometimes these articles/entries are difficult to follow since the verb tenses do not follow the rules, skipping from present to past to present.
Dear Seekers: In response to a query from Jean MILLS MLS2GRANDS@aol.com, I had regarding the BYERS family of Hancock Co. IL, am sharing what I found for her. Perhaps some of you are related to the BYERS family (or the other surnames in the data) and can add more information to what follows: I don't know a whole lot about the BYERS family, but you are welcome to what I do know and the data/info I have. By using a search engine (I like http://www.askjeeves.com/ or http://www.alltheweb.com/), I plugged in the surname BYERS and came up with the following: http://www.chartiers.com/beers-project/articles/byers-1123.html article on Robert Carr BYERS, M.D., p. 1123 and Theodore BYERS, p. 1131 - same website as above, but just put in 1131 vice the 1123. You should get a title page of the BEERS page which lists all the surnames included in that site. As to my own connection with the BYERS family: First of all, my Half-Great-GreatAunt Emma SANDERS (b. 1855) married Charles BYERS. Emma was a half sister to my Great-Grandma, Mary CLARK - they had the same mother, different fathers. I can't find their marriage date on the Illinois Marriage Index, although I believe they probably did marry in Hancock or one of the abutting counties. Guessing on bride's date of birth, it was probably like 1875, give or take a couple of years. However, it is entirely possible that they married out 'west' in Nebraska or even Kansas, because Emma SANDERS mother (don't know about her dad) moved to Nebraska, sometime after the death of her husband, Caleb SANDERS. Caleb SANDERS was Emma's father. I am not sure of his death date, but if the children were small or young teenagers, their mother would have taken them with her - so it is entirely possible Emma and her SANDERS siblings grew up in Nebraska/Kansas. Charles (we knew him called as Uncle Charlie BYERS) was probably born about 1850. Uncle Charlie and Aunt Emma BYERS either moved 'west' or were already out 'west' when they met/married (may be why I can't find their marriage data in the Illinois Marriage Index) - and settled in Talmage, KS - were living there in 1923. Charles S. BYERS died 29 Nov 1926, Saline Co., Kansas Emma SANDERS BYERS died 26 Jun 1927, Saline Co., Kansas They did own farm property (I think it was a farm) in Dickinson County, KS, but had lived in Saline Co. for many years. Emma and Charles BYERS had a son, Carl A. BYERS: he died Saturday, 24 April 1971, in Kansas City, KS. He had lived in Salina for 47 years before moving to Kansas CIty in 1970. He was 80 years old. [so he was born in 1891]. He was a former Salina attorney. Obit does not list his place of birth, but it could have been Nebraska or Kansas. Survivers of Carl were: the widow, Lillian M.; a son, the Rev. David M., Oberlin, OH; a daughter, Mrs. Jean Wilson, Mission [KS], and 5 grandchildren. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina. I tried to locate the son, the Rev. David but had no luck at all; also tried to locate the daughter - no luck. Charles and Emma BYERS also had a son, Ambrose. I don't know what became of Ambrose. I think he may have been the older brother. If so, he was probably born about 1885 or so. - --------------------------- from HISTORY OF HANCOCK COUNTY ILLINOIS, edited by Charles J. Scofield, 1921, is the following [I have capitilized surnames for ease in reading and brackets [] are mine, also]: BYERS, Frank, one of the representative men of Colusa, is interested among various lines in Hancock County, and has been instrumental in promoting some important enterprises. He was born in Durham Township, March 14, 1872, a son of John W. and Lois HOPKINS BYERS, natives of Pennsylvania and Adams County, IL, respecively, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this book. Frank BYERS attended the Durham Center district school, and the Johnson Business College of Fort Madison, Iowa. When he was twenty-two years old, he began buying stock, and some months later, he and Edward Ownings, opened a general merchandise store at Colusa, Jesse LIONBERGER becoming his partner when he bought out the interest of Mr. OWNINGS. The firm of BYERS-LIONBERGER branched out and now owns a grain elevator and conducts a livestock business. Mr. BYERS owns a sixty-acre farm, upon which he raises hogs and feeds cattle, and he is a very alert and capable business man. On October 1892, Mr. BYERS was married to Maude A. LIONBERGER, born in Dallas Township, a daughter of Jackson and Elizabeth WINT LIONBERGER. Mr. and Mrs. Byers have the following children. Helen; Doris; Selma; and, Norine Catherine, all of whom are at home. Mr. BYERS is very prominent in the United Brethren Church, having donated the land on which the present $15,000.00 church now stands, and having served as treassurer and secretary of the building committee for the erection of this church. He is also treasurer of the Sunday school, and deeply interested in all kinds of church work. In politics, he is a Democrat. He served as a school director for nine years, and is now road commissioner. He is a charter member of Colusa Camp, M.W.A.[Modern Woodmen of America], and he belongs to the Colusa band. Mr. BYERS has been instrumental in promoting the organization of the Farmers Telephone Company of Colusa, which is owned and operated by the farmers of this locality, with an exchange at Colusa. He also took part in raising the standard of the Colusa High School which is now one of the accredited ones of the county. BYERS, John W., now deceased, was for a number of years, one of the leading agriculturals of Durham Township, where he settled in the early days, and there developed valuable farm property. He was born in Pennsylvania, a son of William and Agnes COCHRAN BYERS, substantial people of the Keystone State. Realizing the fact that the broad prairies of Illinois afforded better opportunities for people of limited means to secure farming land, William BYERS and his wife started forth on the then long and dangerous trip from Pennsylvania to Illinois. When they reached the Ohio River, they took passage on it to the Mississippi River, as far as Quincy, Il, from there they traveled overland to Durham Township, Hancock County, and there bought land. After their arrival in the new home their son, John W. BYERS, met Lois HOPKINS, a native of Adams Co., IL, and subsequently, they were married, then located in Durham Township, where they spent thirty years. They then moved to Dallas Township, whee he died in 1900, but she survived him for some years, passing away in June, 1917. John W. BYERS and his wife had the following children: Narcissa, who lives at Colusa, IL; Esther, who is Mrs. William BLYTHE, of Durham Township; Frank, who lives at Colusa; Grace, who is the widow of Frank LAMB of Dallas Township; Elizabeth, who is Mrs. Jesse LIONBERGER, of Colusa; John Wesley, who lives in Dallas Township; Anna, who was Mrs. Hugh LAMB, is now deceased; Mary, who is Mrs. William DEITRICH, of Dallas Township; and Alfred N. who lives at Colusa. Although John W. BYERS has passed away, the results of his hard labor and upright living remain, and his name is held in respect by the community in which he lived. --------------- The following are entries from PIONEERS OF THE PRAIRIE, by Wilma Brunnen. priv. pub., ca. 1895, no copyright. Book has much errata and I can not/do not attest to any of the data in the 'pioneer' book. BYERS, Alfred Nelson - born 3 Dec 1888, in Durham Twp.,died 24 May 1954, at Ft. Madison, IA [Lee Co., IA]. On 12 Dec 1916, he mar. Clara MORRISON. One daughter [not named]. They are buried in Harris Cemetery [Hancock Co., IL]. BYERS, A. J. - died 1898; buried in Payne Cemetery [Hancock Co., IL]. BYERS, Bernard Benton - b. 14 Sep1902, a son of James and Ollie McMINIMY BYERS, was mar. 21 Feb 1921 at Ft. Madison, IA, to Lois Isabelle BARNETT, b. 14 Sep 1902, in Walker Twp. [Hancock Co., IL], a dau. of Orville and Minnie Maude SYMMONDS BARNETT. She d. 7 Feb 1972, and is buried at Monrovia, CA. They were the parents of three children: 1 - Mary Louise, b. 16 Feb 1922; mar. 5 May 1945 to J. R. STEVENS. They have four children: Pamela Hope, b. 1 Feb 1946; Lynette Ruth, b. 16 Sep 1955; Gregory William, b. 25 Jun 1957; and Roger Allen, b. 23 Sep 1960. 2 - Martha Jane, the second child of Bernard and Lois, b. 24 Apr 1924, died at birth and is buried in Buckeye Cemetery. 3 - Ruth Harriet, b. 10 Dec 1920; mar. 13 Feb 1945 to J. R. FLEMING. They have two children: Cathy Jo, b. 12 Nov 1957, and Douglas John, b. 18 Sep 1962. Mr. BYERS worked as a mail carrier in CHicago for many years; they moved to California, where he now resides. [note: I think Wilma BRUNNEN was a born BARNETT so she has the BARNETT family down pretty well - still, tho, there can be mistakes.] BYERS, Donald - b. 28 Nov 1907, at Dallas City, IL; d. 6 Aug 1980. On 30 Jan 1937, he mar. Fern MILLER. Children: 1 - Donald 2 - Jean METTERNICH. They are buried in Calvary Cemetery at Carthage [IL]. BYERS, Frank - b. 14 Mar 1872; died 27 Mar 1928. Four daughters [not named]. BYERS, James - died 1944. He mar. Ollie McMINIMY. The family lived in St. Albans Twp. in the 1920's. Mr. BYERS worked as a farmhand for Harry GRAHAM. Three children: 1 - Bernard B. 2 - Raymond 3 - Paul BYERS, John White - b. 18 Sep 1840; d. 13 Feb 1899. A son of William and Esther COCHRAN BYERS. On 15 Mar 1863, he mar. Lois HOPSON, who was b. 25 Dec 1844, in Adams Co., IL., a dau. of Robert and Narcissia PIERCE HOPSON. They are buried in Harris Cemetery. Eleven children: 1 - Narcissia, b. 9 Apr 1864 at Disco; d. 11 Sep 1911. 2 - Esther, b. 22 Aug 1866, in Durham Twp. 3 - Clara, b. 14 Apr 1868; d. 18 Oct 1869; buried in Van Ruff Cemetery. 4 - Alice, b. 5 Mar 1870; d. 2 Oct 1872; buried in Van Ruff Cemetery. 5 - Frank, b.14 Mar 1872. 6 - Gracie, b. 31 Mar 1875. 7 - Elizabeth Lois, b. 25 Oct 1877. 8 - John Wesley, b. 18 Dec 1881. 9 - Mary Leona, b. 13 Nov 1884. 10 - Alfred Belson, b.3 Dec 1888. 11 - ??? BYERS, John Wesley - b. 18 Dec 1878; d. 10 May 1953. On 17 Apr 1901, he mar. Edith Theresa HEISLER. Four daughters and two sons [not named]. They are buried in Gittings Cemetery. BYERS, Paul - owned and operated a sore in Breckenridge [a small community near the village of Stillwell] for several years. He was also the proprietor of the huckstrey wagon [looked this huckstrey wagon up in the dictionary - nearest I could find is a huckster - a person who sells merchandise/goods off a wagon as a peddler does.] in the area until he entered the service in WWI. After his discharge from the Army, he settled in Ezra, IL, [don't know what county this is in] and worked in a coal mine; later he became an electrician. BYERS, Ray - b. 6 Jul 1908, at 318 Fayette St., Carthage, IL, a son of James and Ollie McMINIMY BYERS. He received his education in the West Point and Bowen Schools, He was a member of the first graduating class to graduate from the new West Point High School in 1927. In July 1930, he mar. Orvetta STRICKLER, who was b. 22 Jan 1910, at West Point. Her father was a teacher in the local school. Mr. and Mrs. BYERS moved from West Point to Chicago, where he was employed by the Postal Department for thirty years and one week, living there until his health failed and they moved to Arizona. BYERS, William - b. 8 Nov 1805 in Pennsylvania; d. 3 May 1879. On 18 Dec 1839, he mar. Esther COCHRAN who was b. 5 Mar 1818, in Pennsylvania. She died 7 Dec 1893, in Hancock Co., IL, and was a dau. of Thomas and Ann WADE COCHRAN. They were the parents of a son, John White BYERS, who was b. in 1840. BYERS, Willey - mar. 6 Jun 1887 to Mrs. GARWOOD. ==================================================== CEMETERIES stated in above: Van Ruff: Durham Twp. Harris: 1 in Wilcox Twp; 1 in Dallas Twp. Buckeye: (West Point Road) St. Albans Twp. Gittings: Durham Twp. Payne: Chili Twp. - ------------------------------------------ Now - that is all the info/data I have on the BYERS family. I suggest, if you haven't already, write to the Hancock County Courthouse in Carthage and ask if there are death certificates on file for the ancestors you are looking for. You could also write to the Hancock County Historical Society, located in Carthage and inquire there. I suggest you always send along a SASE for a more prompt response and to save the historical society and county courthouse postage...I know it is always appreciated. The Hancock County Historical Society (HCHS) website is: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/1542 and the Email address is: hancockhistory@yahoo.com above both printed in the latest HCHS newsletter - Oct 2000 or write to: County Clerk Hancock Co. Courthouse Carthage, IL 62321 Shirley: bobert@panacom.com *********************************************************** --Original Message----- From: MLS2GRANDS@aol.com <MLS2GRANDS@aol.com> To: bobert@panacom.com <bobert@panacom.com> Date: Sunday, November 26, 2000 9:06 PM Subject: Byers Hello, I am trying to confirm information I have on my ancestor, Andrew Byers. He was supposedly born in England in 1778, he married Hannah Beale (born in 1780 in England. They were married about 1803 and came to the USA about 1805 locating near Harrisburg,Pa. There they had 7 sholdren born between 1805 and 1825. In 1850 they left PA and traveled by praire schooner to a farm near Carthage,Il. Andrew Byer died in 1863 and is buried in a cemetery near Carthage. His wife, Hannah is also buried there, but I don't know when she died. Their children were Agnes, Wiley, Mary, Samuel, David, Isaac, and Aaron. I don't know what happened to these children, except Aaron who was my great-great grandfather. He died young (38) and his buried in Bentley, Il. His wife was Rebeccah Ellen Shoup, he also left one daughter, Mary Alice Byers who was born in 1857. Aaron was a school teacher in Carthage up to his marriage. Does any of this sound familiar to you? Do you know the name of a cemetery near Carthage? There are probably more than one! Thank you, Jean Mills
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Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock/1312 Surname: BINGLE, GLINES, WRIGHT, FISHER ------------------------- Parents of Thomas Wright 1850 Surname: WRIGHT, FISHER, GLINES, BINGLE, BAKER Surname: Fisher, Glines, Wright, Bingle I would like to know who Thomas Wrights parents were he was born in 1850 in Ireland and in 1860 was living with The Baker family in Hancock County Illinois.I don't know his whereabouts in 1870 but I assume he was still in Hancock co. Luvisa Fisher was My G/Grandmother she was married to Thomas Wright 1878 in Hancock county Illinois. She was the Daughter of Samuel Fisher and Elizabeth Cox. The Fishers were from Parke County Indiana.Can anyone fill in the empy spaces in the family tree? Thanks Sally@cavenet.com
Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/467 Surname: Martin, Harnest, Harper ------------------------- Margaret E. Martin was born in Ohio on the 24th day of May, 1830. She was the third child of John and Anna Harnest, her mother who is still with us being an active member of this church. She is 84 years old. In October, 1839, when she was nine years old, her father joined a party of settlers and came in wagons to Hancock county, Illinois. She lived the life of a pioneer's daughter. At the age of 18 she became a member of the Baptist church, known as St. Mary's, in Hancock county. I read from a sketch written by herself one year ago. In describing her life at that time she says: "My mind was led often to reflect on the solemnities of death. How I strove against the influence of the Holy Spriit. I felt so impressed with my need of a Savior that I dreaded to go where there was a religious service, prayer and exhortation, and was ashamed for my young friends to know I was thinking seriously of my need of a saving faith in Christ. This state of affairs continued with me for some time, until finally I succeeded in banishing all feelings on a religious subject. This state of mind continued with me for some months, but I was not happy, and longed for deeper feeling, longed and prayed that I might be a true child of God and become an heir to eternal life, that I might be brought into the light and the liberty of the children of God. I attended services a few times conducted by Rev. Mr. Bush, and Rev. S. Pickerd, at St. Marys, and was led to exercise a full faith and to wholly trust in the Savior. Yes, I felt of a truth that Jesus died for me, and though this mortal should die and be consumed, it will be raised a spiritual body to dwell with God forever. He only claims and receives his own. This was in my 18th year." When 19 years of age she married Henry P. Harper, who was one of the most esteemed citizens and a prominent business man of this county, and a deacon of the Baptist church. To this marriage there were born eight children, four of whom with their father have preceded their mother. The four children remaining, John Sylvester, Alfred Marion, Carrie and Rose, are all living away from their old home, but they are all too well known to our people to require mention in this brief sketch. About four years after the death of Mr. Harper she married Washington Martin, a farmer of this county, and an active christian. They lived together in this community for 18 years and seven months, when Mr. Martin died at Carthage. Since the death of her second husband she has made her home with her son John Sylvester, and with her daughters Carrie and Rose at Sundance, Wyoming. She died after a short and painful illness. In her new home she was looked upon by the young men and women who make up the population of a western town, as a loving friend, and one whose life had made their world better and purer, and her passing away was simply an act of our Heavenly Father claiming one of his own children. The funeral services were conducted at the Baptish church, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m., by Rev. Sammuel Pickard, of Charleston Ia., assisted by pastor of the church, Rev. G. F. Hilton. Text, Luke, 10 chapter and latter 20 verse. Her remains were interred in Carathage cemetery. Carthage Republican, October 4, 1893, pg. 5
Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/466 Surname: Hughes ------------------------- Mrs. Emma Hughes Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Hughes, 101, of Carthage were held Monday Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. in the Kilgore Memorial Home, the Rev. R. Walker Butler and the Rev. Paul C. Wilson officiating. Mrs. William Griffiths was the organist and William Griffiths the soloist. Final rites were conducted by the Maple Grove chapter No. 283 of the Rebekah lodge. Casket bearers were Russell Jones, James Burling, Ronald Burling, Lyle Atkins, Howard Perry and Leon Edwards. Interment was in Moss Ridge cemetery. -------------- Ferris Mrs. Emma Hughes, 101, died Friday Nov. 13, at the Ranck Nursing home in Carthage where she had been a patient the past several weeks. Thursday, November 19, 1959 -------------- Our sincere thanks to neighbors, friends and relatives for their expressions of sympathy, floral offerings, cards and letters and those who assisted with the services of our dear one. Thanks to Miss Ranck and all that helped in her care at the Nursing Home, also Dr. Trotter for his good care and all personnel at Memorial hospital. Also Rebekah Lodge for the Memorial Service. The family of Emma Hughes Hancock Co., IL
Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/465 Surname: Harper, Dye, Lawson, Hansen, Blair ------------------------- Death of Mrs. Luella Harper Mrs. Luella Dye Harper died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Lawson (Pearl Harper), in Omaha, Neb., Oct. 3, 1931, after an illness of eight months in extent, aged 77 years. Mrs. Harper was formerly a resident of this city. For the past twelve years she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Lawson. She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Lillie Harper Hansen, Mrs. Pearl Harper Lawson, of Omaha; Mrs. Grace Harper Blair, of Bath, Ill.; and three sons, Hugh H., Charlie H., and Earl I. Harper, of Omaha, and a brother, Wm. Dye, of Carthage. Mrs. Harper is remembered as a woman of great courage in the face of adversity, of faithfulness to family and friends, and of loving devotion to her family. Her husband passed away, leaving her with a family of little children, at a period when it was difficult for women to get work. She kept her little family together, kept them in school, and reared them to good citizens. When they came to years of maturity their first thought was for her care and comfort, and she passed out of this life surrounded by their love and care, esteemed by all, and leaving a gracious memory to her children. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Glendale Mortuary. Burial at West Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Nebr. Hancock County, IL Siegfried Scrapbook #VI