In a message dated 4/10/01 7:24:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << Richard: According to Terry Polson's book, CORN, COMMERCE, AND COUNTRY LIVING, " In 1921 Wethersfield was annexed to the city of Kewanee". (p. 84) Neil Wolf >> Anybody know where I can obtain a copy of this book, none of the book stores can find any reference to it. Terry lived across the street from me in the 50s Steve CET Oh18
Neil, thank you. This help me understand the connection between the two towns. RFS On Tue, 10 Apr 2001 19:16:03 -0400 "Neil Wolf" <[email protected]> writes: >Richard: According to Terry Polson's book, CORN, COMMERCE, AND >COUNTRY >LIVING, " In 1921 Wethersfield was annexed to the city of Kewanee". >(p. 84) >Neil Wolf > > >==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- >Visit the Henry County Genealogical Society's Home Page!! >http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhcgs/index.html > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.
Richard: According to Terry Polson's book, CORN, COMMERCE, AND COUNTRY LIVING, " In 1921 Wethersfield was annexed to the city of Kewanee". (p. 84) Neil Wolf
Matthew, I checked the 1870 census for your Swan Vigor....but he did not appear in the index. And you would never find him looking for SWAN Vigor. However...an AUGUST Vigor did appear...and you will be happy with the results. Evidently Swan went by the name August from what I can tell. I'm glad you included some birth years in your information you posted on your querry. The years match up perfectly with August/Swan and Carrie(Caroline) Henry Co, Andover Twp page 263 1870 census August Vigor 38 Farmer $1200/1200 Sweden***** Carrie 36 keeping house Sweden****** John A 12 at school Illinois****** Hulda 8 Illinois Mary 5 Illinois Frank V 2 Illinois**** I had looked for them in the 1860 index for you...but could not find one listed Swan Vigor...so...I looked again after finding August in 1870...for an August Vigor in 1860 and I hit the jackpot for you: <huge grin>>>>> 1860 Henry Co, Andover page 899 August Vigor 38 laborer $300/150 Sweden SOPHIA 24 wife Sweden Jno 1 Sweden (note in 1870..it says he was born in Illinois) Anna 60 widow (must be August/Swan's mother) Sweden Victor 21 laboror (a brother maybe?) Sweden
It's been awhile since this was posted. I'm looking for anyone who has info. on the Robert Winter family, born in Missouri around 1873: wife Susie J., children, Ethel, Ruth, Robert, Hazel, Earl, & Raymond. According to the 1900 & 1910 census they were living in Kewanee, Henry County. In the 1920 census, they were living in Knox County, Victoria Twp. Thanks. Paul
I have the history on Kewanee/Wethersfield but I am at work right now. I can provide it later. By the way Wehtersfield was there first if that helps any; Kewanee came about because of the railroad track being built where it presently lies. Larry - In Virginia.
I am in search of any and all information I can find about Swan Vigor and his wife[/wives]. Swan had a son Arthur Vigor and a son Frank Vigor. Arthur's obituary says that his mother's name was Sofia. This was probably Swan's first wife. Swan's grave stone at Andover Lutheran Cemetery is shared with a woman named Carolina S. Nelson, probably his second wife. According to the stone, Swan lived 1832-1910 and Carolina lived 1834-1911. If you have any information at all about this line, please contact me. Your help is greatly appreciated. -Matthew B. Vigor
In a message dated 4/10/01 11:15:54 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << When did Wethersfield become part of Kewanee? TIA (Thanks in Advance) >> go to HTTP://www.kewanee-IL.com and click on the local history link. 1924 is the date Steve P CET OH18
In a message dated 4/10/01 11:15:54 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << When did Wethersfield become part of Kewanee? TIA (Thanks in Advance) Richard F. Strait >> I believe it was in the 1920s or 30s. I don't have access to my history book right now so I'm not positive Steve P CET OH18
looking for any and all information on SEELEY CLARK had two sons, William and Henry Clark..Henry Clark and wife Alice lived and died in Kewanee, or near Toulon, thanks cindy
looking for any and all information on SEELEY CLARK had two sons, William and Henry Clark..Henry Clark and wife Alice lived and died in Kewanee, or near Toulon, thanks cindy
When did Wethersfield become part of Kewanee? TIA (Thanks in Advance) Richard F. Strait 7810 Grover Omaha, NE 68124-3328 402-393-2629 [email protected] (text only) ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.
Hi Richard & Julie, I am the person interested in O.H. Loomis. My grandmother's uncle, Horatio Sanford, moved to Kewanee from Belchertown, MA in the late 1850s or early 1860s. He enlisted in an IL regiment and was killed in 1864. I have his diary where he reports of sending money to O.H. Loomis whom he refers to as "cousin Loomis" although when O.H. Loomis received his effects, he was listed as his Agent. I believe they purchased land together as in letters from Loomis reported in the diary, he has watered apple trees that Horatio had planted. Since Chicopee MA is right next to Belchertown, I wonder if they didn't go out to IL together. I also wonder if there isn't a connection with the Chapin/Loomis/Sanford families. I am still looking for Horatio Sanford's 1863 diary which is refered to in his effects. Also, does anyone have a copy of the ledgers that list land transfers from late 1850s to early 1860s? I would like to know the property transfer number so I can request a copy of the deed. Susan Sanford Sellew Vermont At 12:02 AM 04/08/2001 -0700, you wrote: >> Julie, you have made my day. These are my ancestors and answers some of >> my questions. Whether there is a connection with O.H. Loomis I don't >> know, it could be that for the want of a name they named this son Loomis. >> Julius was from Chicopee Center, Mass. I can't express how much I >> appreciate this info. > >As to the Loomises....since there was some intermarriage earlier in the >lines...it's not hard to believe that cousins might have ended up in the same >place. Somebody else was looking at that Loomis family a while back (and I >mean a ~while~)...but I don't think I have their emails any longer. If I >locate the Selah Loomis info in my filing cabinet on the computer....I'll >send it to you.
Thank you very much to Keith Ellingsworth & Neil Wolf and all the folks on this list for their assistance in my plight. Beverly Mack Zanon Researching Lempke Krause Geitz Wisser
Beverly-- That information is available on-line. Just use your search engine to find "Kewanee Star Courier" Then click on "Archives" and use "Krause" for the first search word and "Velma" for the second and the obituary for Velma E. Kraus comes up immediately. Neil Wolf ----- Original Message -----
Good day listmembers, I need some help. Back in the late 1930's, my mother [Dorothy WISSER MACK] along with her siblings were all placed in foster homes. My mother went to the LEM[P]KE farm [RR#1] in Kewanee, Henry Cty, IL. She grew up there with her foster sister, Velma. Velma was 15 years older than she. When Velma's parents passed away, Velma and her husband, Everett KRAUSE, finished raising my mother until the age of 18. At that time, my mother left the farm and returned to Chicago, Cook Cty, IL where she met my father, married and raised 4 children in Maywood, Cook Cty, IL. When my mother passed away, I lost track of Velma [Everett passed away in 1982]. Since becoming involved in tracing my family tree, I thought many times about Velma & Everett. I did not know how to get in touch with Velma and considering she'd be in her late 80's, I assumed she could have passed away. My assumption was incorrect. Recently, through Rootsweb's SSDI, I find Velma passed away Feb 20th of this year and in Kewanee, IL. Would SKS who has access to the Kewanee Newspapers, please see if there was an obituary around the time of her death or perhaps know where I might be able to find out where she's buried or find this info for myself. I live in Cook County and haven't an availability to check this out for myself. Thank you in advance for any help you may pass my way. Beverly Mack Zanon Researching: LEM[P]KE KRAUSE
Dick....no problem...and I was glad to be of some help. It's not only fun to find some good stuff like that...but for me, it's a payback for all the help I got earlier in my searches, when I was just new at this genealogy stuff. All the best to you in your own searches. As to the Loomises....since there was some intermarriage earlier in the lines...it's not hard to believe that cousins might have ended up in the same place. Somebody else was looking at that Loomis family a while back (and I mean a ~while~)...but I don't think I have their emails any longer. If I locate the Selah Loomis info in my filing cabinet on the computer....I'll send it to you. Julie In a message dated 4/7/01 11:18:29 PM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > Julie, I understand and Chapins did intermarry with a Loomis family, but > in the direct line. But, it does probably account for the given name of > Loomis. > > I thank you for your efforts and it is appreciated. > > Dick
Julie, I understand and Chapins did intermarry with a Loomis family, but in the direct line. But, it does probably account for the given name of Loomis. I thank you for your efforts and it is appreciated. Dick Richard F. Strait 7810 Grover Omaha, NE 68124-3328 402-393-2629 [email protected] (text only) On Sat, 7 Apr 2001 22:57:02 EDT [email protected] writes: >Richard....the reason I included the info on the Loomis family was >obviously >because the Chapin family had a kid with the given name of Loomis. >However....since both wives were born in NY....I wondered if they >weren't >perhaps....sisters?....or maybe the Chapin woman was born a Loomis. >Just a >thought. > >Julie > > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.
Richard....the reason I included the info on the Loomis family was obviously because the Chapin family had a kid with the given name of Loomis. However....since both wives were born in NY....I wondered if they weren't perhaps....sisters?....or maybe the Chapin woman was born a Loomis. Just a thought. Julie In a message dated 4/7/01 3:43:33 PM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > > Julie, you have made my day. These are my ancestors and answers some of > my questions. Whether there is a connection with O.H. Loomis I don't > know, it could be that for the want of a name they named this son Loomis. > Julius was from Chicopee Center, Mass. I can't express how much I > appreciate this info.
Julie, you have made my day. These are my ancestors and answers some of my questions. Whether there is a connection with O.H. Loomis I don't know, it could be that for the want of a name they named this son Loomis. Julius was from Chicopee Center, Mass. I can't express how much I appreciate this info. TIAA Richard F. Strait 7810 Grover Omaha, NE 68124-3328 402-393-2629 [email protected] (text only) On Sat, 7 Apr 2001 15:42:39 EDT [email protected] writes: >Here's some 1870 data for you ....their location in the 1870 census >per an >index: > >Zerah 45 MA Henry Co, Kewanee page 43 > Lucy 37 NY Keeping house > Lizzie 15 Ill at home > Loomis 12 Ill > Clarence 9 Ill > Adolph 5 Ill > Florence 6/12 Ill > Note...there is a child in this household named Loomis...and the > >preceeding household was that of O. H. Loomis 48 b MASS, wife >Cornelia 45 >b NY and their children. > >Julius 79 MA Henry Co, Wethersfield page 179 at home $10000/$50 >Jacob 43 domestic servant Mass >Mary 33 Keeping house CT >H (maybe Herman) Hultz 22 Mass domestic servant > > >1860 > >Julius Chapin 68 Mass $1000/50 Henry Co, Wethersfield page 661(no >occupation) > Persis Chapin 68 Mass > Charlotte Chapin 38 CT > >Zeriah Chapin 35 Miller $4000/50 Mass >Lucy 27 NY wife >Eliz 5 Ct >Loomis 2 Ill >Augustus Speigel 25 Miller Germany > > >I checked the Illinois index for 1850 for Julius Chapin or Zeriah and >did not >find them there. > >I did find O. H. Loomis who was actually O. N. Loomis in the 1850 >census....he was with wife Cornelia...no children. > I have done some previous research on these people....the >Loomises....but >don't know where the info is right now. > O. H/N Loomis was apparently the son of Selah Loomis > >Hope the above helps...it's all I have access to. > >Julie > > > > >==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- >Visit the Henry County Genealogical Society's Home Page!! >http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhcgs/index.html > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.