To Sally Jaquet Roberts-- Would you please check the surname of BENSON for me. The full names are: BURR BENSON FREDRICK BENSON LYMAN BENSON WILLIAM BENSON Thanks Sally! Marilynn O. -- [email protected]

Neil: Can you look up TERMONDT Mathias or Mathew & Mary on the 1877 tax list? I would be eternally grateful. I am interested in whether or not they show up, either way. Karen >From: "Neil Wolf" <[email protected]> >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [ILHENRY-L] Re: Scanning of 1877 Henry Co History=Taxpayers >and Voters >Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 18:45:59 -0400 > >Chris: I have a copy of the History of Henry County, Illinois, Its >Taxpayers and Voters, 1877, which is a reprint by the Henry County >Historical Society (December, 1980). It deletes the original 100 pages, >which were biographies of US presidents and Illinois governers, and it adds >an index, which was not in the original issue. My copy is slightly >water-stained, but otherwise in good shape. Neil Wolf >----- Original Message ----- >From: Bartell, Chris <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> >Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2000 6:30 PM >Subject: RE: [ILHENRY-L] Re: Scanning of 1877 Henry Co History=Taxpayers >and >Voters > > > > > > > > Chris Bartell > > Software Engineer > > Starbase Corporation - Formerly Premia > > Tel: 503-641-6000 > > Fax: 503-641-6001 > > Mailto:[email protected] > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Susie Martin-Rott [mailto:[email protected]] > > Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2000 3:30 PM > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: [ILHENRY-L] Re: Scanning of 1877 Henry Co History=Taxpayers and > > Voters > > > > > > > > > > > I am going to try to address several of the comments in one message so >ya'll > > bear with > > me > > > > > From: "Bartell, Chris" <[email protected]> > > > > > > I am willing to help you scan and convert the pages. I have a scanner >and > > a > > > character recongition program. You could xerox some of the pages and >mail > > > them to me. I can then e-mail the text files back to you. > > > > The book is in such fragile condition that the cover which was loose and > > broken when I > > got the book (thats why we got it so cheap) has now fallen off and pages >are > > coming > > loose from the binding. The condition of the book and its pages, along >with > > the cost of > > making all the copies, keep me from wanting to go this route. I was >advised > > that if I > > want to save it, the best thing to do is get one scan and put it away so >I > > can have it > > rebound. > > > > > From: *Pauline* <[email protected]> > > > To: [email protected] > > > > > > Hi Susie, > > > Are you using a OCR program like TextBridge 8 to scan the pages? I >have > > > used it on some old text & it does very well you can edit it in the > > program > > > then save it to MS Word or any word prossessing program you have. Then >I > > > just copy & paste into MS Front Page. > > > Not meaning to but in, just trying to help. > > > > > > > Pauline, I am using Textbridge Pro but the condition of the book is such > > that some of > > the words just don't "translate" well...for one thing they used the >capital > > letter I as > > a ONE in the old typeset--it's not a problem with the OCR, it is a >problem > > with the way > > in which the book was originally printed and the typeface used which > > confuses the OCR. I > > am using a process very similar to what you described except that I >can't > > stand MS Front > > Page and am instead using my old reliable Netscape Composer. Other than > > that, I'm doing > > just as you described. > > > > >From Linda Minter: > > > > > Bravo...i am so thankful for your work..as i read through the history, > > there > > > are my ancestor's, the SULLIVAN'S, Henry and Samuel. > > > i would like to ask you to search for brothers of Henry, as mentioned >in > > the > > > history book, and their father. they were; George, Solomon, Marvin >and > > Martin...all, > > > along with Myron Thomas, served in the civil war..their father was Wm. > > SULLIVAN. Are > > > they mentioned seperately in the history book? > > > > George page 385 > > Solomon page 385 > > Marvin page 385 > > Martin page 447 > > Myron 280 > > Myron H 385 > > Myron T p 280 > > W.H. p 385 > > William p 280, 385 > > > > > > ==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- > > The BISHOP HILL COLONISTS of Henry County IL > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilbhccad/index.htm > > Database featuring 12,000+ Colonists and Descendants!!! > > Part of the Henry CoILGenWeb Project > > > > > > ==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- > > ILHENRY now has over 150 of the best subscribers in the world!! > > If each one of you would transcribe just one Henry Co biography or > > obituary you have in your files, look at the library we would have!!! > > These may be posted to the GenConnect boards via the links on the Henry > > County ILGenWeb Project Page > > > > > > >==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- >Submit your Henry County obits, wills and other transcribed >data to [email protected] for inclusion in the USGenWeb Project >Archives >for inclusion in the ILGenWeb Project Archives!! > ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

Amy: Sorry, I don't find them--I tried some alternate spellings too. I am not sure if the index is complete. Neil ----- Original Message ----- From: Amy Jones <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, June 23, 2000 6:45 PM Subject: Re: [ILHENRY-L] Re: Scanning of 1877 Henry Co History=Taxpayers and Voters > Neil: > > Can you look up TERMONDT Mathias or Mathew & Mary on the 1877 tax list? > > I would be eternally grateful. I am interested in whether or not they show > up, either way. > > Karen > > > >From: "Neil Wolf" <[email protected]> > >Reply-To: [email protected] > >To: [email protected] > >Subject: Re: [ILHENRY-L] Re: Scanning of 1877 Henry Co History=Taxpayers > >and Voters > >Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 18:45:59 -0400 > > > >Chris: I have a copy of the History of Henry County, Illinois, Its > >Taxpayers and Voters, 1877, which is a reprint by the Henry County > >Historical Society (December, 1980). It deletes the original 100 pages, > >which were biographies of US presidents and Illinois governers, and it adds > >an index, which was not in the original issue. My copy is slightly > >water-stained, but otherwise in good shape. Neil Wolf > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: Bartell, Chris <[email protected]> > >To: <[email protected]> > >Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2000 6:30 PM > >Subject: RE: [ILHENRY-L] Re: Scanning of 1877 Henry Co History=Taxpayers > >and > >Voters > > > > > > > > > > > > > Chris Bartell > > > Software Engineer > > > Starbase Corporation - Formerly Premia > > > Tel: 503-641-6000 > > > Fax: 503-641-6001 > > > Mailto:[email protected] > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Susie Martin-Rott [mailto:[email protected]] > > > Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2000 3:30 PM > > > To: [email protected] > > > Subject: [ILHENRY-L] Re: Scanning of 1877 Henry Co History=Taxpayers and > > > Voters > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am going to try to address several of the comments in one message so > >ya'll > > > bear with > > > me > > > > > > > From: "Bartell, Chris" <[email protected]> > > > > > > > > I am willing to help you scan and convert the pages. I have a scanner > >and > > > a > > > > character recongition program. You could xerox some of the pages and > >mail > > > > them to me. I can then e-mail the text files back to you. > > > > > > The book is in such fragile condition that the cover which was loose and > > > broken when I > > > got the book (thats why we got it so cheap) has now fallen off and pages > >are > > > coming > > > loose from the binding. The condition of the book and its pages, along > >with > > > the cost of > > > making all the copies, keep me from wanting to go this route. I was > >advised > > > that if I > > > want to save it, the best thing to do is get one scan and put it away so > >I > > > can have it > > > rebound. > > > > > > > From: *Pauline* <[email protected]> > > > > To: [email protected] > > > > > > > > Hi Susie, > > > > Are you using a OCR program like TextBridge 8 to scan the pages? I > >have > > > > used it on some old text & it does very well you can edit it in the > > > program > > > > then save it to MS Word or any word prossessing program you have. Then > >I > > > > just copy & paste into MS Front Page. > > > > Not meaning to but in, just trying to help. > > > > > > > > > > Pauline, I am using Textbridge Pro but the condition of the book is such > > > that some of > > > the words just don't "translate" well...for one thing they used the > >capital > > > letter I as > > > a ONE in the old typeset--it's not a problem with the OCR, it is a > >problem > > > with the way > > > in which the book was originally printed and the typeface used which > > > confuses the OCR. I > > > am using a process very similar to what you described except that I > >can't > > > stand MS Front > > > Page and am instead using my old reliable Netscape Composer. Other than > > > that, I'm doing > > > just as you described. > > > > > > >From Linda Minter: > > > > > > > Bravo...i am so thankful for your work..as i read through the history, > > > there > > > > are my ancestor's, the SULLIVAN'S, Henry and Samuel. > > > > i would like to ask you to search for brothers of Henry, as mentioned > >in > > > the > > > > history book, and their father. they were; George, Solomon, Marvin > >and > > > Martin...all, > > > > along with Myron Thomas, served in the civil war..their father was Wm. > > > SULLIVAN. Are > > > > they mentioned seperately in the history book? > > > > > > George page 385 > > > Solomon page 385 > > > Marvin page 385 > > > Martin page 447 > > > Myron 280 > > > Myron H 385 > > > Myron T p 280 > > > W.H. p 385 > > > William p 280, 385 > > > > > > > > > ==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > > > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- > > > The BISHOP HILL COLONISTS of Henry County IL > > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilbhccad/index.htm > > > Database featuring 12,000+ Colonists and Descendants!!! > > > Part of the Henry CoILGenWeb Project > > > > > > > > > ==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > > > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- > > > ILHENRY now has over 150 of the best subscribers in the world!! > > > If each one of you would transcribe just one Henry Co biography or > > > obituary you have in your files, look at the library we would have!!! > > > These may be posted to the GenConnect boards via the links on the Henry > > > County ILGenWeb Project Page > > > > > > > > > > > >==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- > >Submit your Henry County obits, wills and other transcribed > >data to [email protected] for inclusion in the USGenWeb Project > >Archives > >for inclusion in the ILGenWeb Project Archives!! > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com > > > ==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- > Visit the Henry County Genealogical Society's Home Page!! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhcgs/index.html > >

She mentioned McHenry Cty - don't let her make that error. Audrey ----- Original Message ----- From: Barbara Hanson (ABIA) <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, June 23, 2000 3:13 PM Subject: RE: [ILHENRY-L] Who was looking for NEGUS??? > Deana at [email protected] > > Susie, her name is that above. Can't remember her last name off the top of > my head. I'm not at home right now. Anyway She's going to Henry County > this weekend to do some research. > > I've copied her message to me... > > --------------------------------------------------------- > > Hi Barb! > > I have all the info you have sent to me thru e-mail on the NEGUS family in > Geneseo. > > Guess What?????? I AM GOING TO ILLINOIS!!!!! Yes, Yes, Yes.... I am > leaving > on Sunday the 25th and will be gone for 1 week, going all by myself. My > husband doesn't really want to go and he isn't into genealogy- so I am > "off!" > I am staying in Crystal Lake but on Monday I will make a trip to Geneseo > (cemetery)- (go there and come home) all in one day! Then on Tues. is the > McHenry Co. Courthouse, etc.. Wednesday is a drive up to Racine, WI > (cemetery), and the other days I plan to go to libraries, the McHenry County > > Historical Society in Union, IL., Crystal Lake stuff (cemeteries) and > whatnot. I am sooooo excited... Can you tell? > > I have a favor to ask. You helped me find Alfred and Adelia NEGUS in the > Oakwood Cemetery in Geneseo. They had 3 children named: Isabella (Belle), > Albert, and Hellen. I know that Hellen married a George M. Babcock- so her > last name is probably Babcock. Alfred and Adelia are buried in the family > plot in Oakwood. Can you look in your books (any cemetery book that you > have, besides Oakwood) and see if you see any other NEGUS' there, or > Babcock? > > > Sometimes they list, for instance.... on Isabella.... it might be: > Isabella or Belle NEGUS ______ (sometimes they put their maiden name as a > middle name on the cemetery info.) Or, do you see any "ISABELLA (BELLE)" of > > any kind in the cemetery books you have? This is what know: > > Isabella born about 1853 (census) > Albert born about 1849 (census) > Hellen born about 1835 (census) > I think at one time Albert was living in Rock Island. > > So, hope you can help me on some of this. Thanks in advance Barb! > Please let me know soon as I leave WAY EARLY on Sunday morning... > > Thanks, > > Deana > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Susie Martin-Rott > To: [email protected] > Sent: 6/23/00 3:25 PM > Subject: [ILHENRY-L] Who was looking for NEGUS??? > > Someone was looking for Alfred Negus of Henry Co--I did not find Alfred > but I > did find some information on an Obed Negus who at one time was mayor of > Galva. > His daughter married the son of my great great grandfather's sister and > I just > happened upon this article. Don't know if it will help anyone or not > but no > harm passing it along. > > > History of Madison County, Iowa > p. 476-480 (note the article is accompanied by photographs of his > parents, > Andrew and Mary Gideon Bennett) > > > > ALFRED LEMAN BENNETT > > Alfred Leman Bennett is a native son of Madison county, Iowa, as he was > born > about a mile from the farm upon which he now resides in Douglas > town-ship, March > 4, 1869. His parents, Andrew and Mary (Gideon) Bennett, were born > respectively > in Marion county, Indiana, and in Ohio. The father's birth occurred > October 22, > I835, and his death in Madison county, Iowa, on the 14th of December, > 1905, but > the mother, who was born April 24, 1841, is still living here. The > paternal > grandfather, Jacob Bennett, was born in Fayette, Pennsyl-vania, in 1800 > and in > 1851 removed to this county from Indiana, where he had previously > settled, > making the trip with ox teams and wagons. He was well-to-do and brought > five > thousand dollars in gold with him. Generosity was one of his salient > characteristics and at times when his neighbors had no crops nor money > with > which to buy, he gave them of his store, although he might have sold his > grain > elsewhere at a dollar a bushel. He became an extensive landowner, > holding title > to over one thousand acres. He was very public-spirited and took an > active part > in the betterment of conditions in his locality. He gave the ground for > the > first school building in Madison township and served as supervisor. His > life was > devoted to agricultural pursuits and he made further improvements on his > place > from time to time. His first residence was a log cabin, in which he > lived in > true pioneer fashion. His son Andrew drove a team on the journey to Iowa > and in > the early days when deer and elk were plentiful he caught several young > elk and > broke them to drive. Many times he drove them into Winterset but finally > traded > them to his brother in Missouri for mules. Like his father, he had no > political > aspirations but was very active and energetic and did much to assist his > poor > neighbors. The big snow storm of 1855 caused the family considerable > hardship > and there were the usual discomforts of living in an unsettled region. > There > were eighteen children in the family, of whom he was the fifth in order > of birth > > Our subject's maternal grandparents were Henry_apd Nancy Gideon, who > came to > Iowa in October, 1854. The grandfather was born September 28, 1798, and > the > grandmother September 28, 1806. They had a family of eleven children, > nine sons > and two daughters, all of whom were born in Ohio, namely: Jacob; Alfred; > Sarah > Ann, who died August 3, 1894; Joseph; James, who died August 31, 1903; > Peter; > Valentine; Sanford, who died December 28, 1902; David, who died October > 3, 1861; > Mary E.; and Oliver. The father of these children died on the 22d of > November, > 1882, and the mother passed away July 5, 1869. Their son Oliver was > married > October 16, 1867, to Mary E. Kerrick, by whom he had five children, four > sons > and one daughter. They made their home on the banks of North river and > during > the flood of July 4, 1876, their house was washed away and the wife and > three > children were drowned. Oliver, with the two remaining children, managed > to hold > on to a little green sapling all night before he was rescued by a > neighbor, > William Terry. A search was then made for the other members of the > family, and > the wife and two children were found about a mile down the stream, but > the body > of the baby was not recovered until the following day. They were all > laid to > rest in what is known as the Bennett graveyard. > Alfred Leman Bennett attended school in the first schoolhouse built in > Douglas > township and took advantage of the educational opportunities of that > early day. > When twenty-two years of age he began farming in Douglas township and > with the > exception of the year 1892 has continued to reside there. He owns one > hun-dred > acres of excellent land and in addition to raising the usual crops is a > stock-man. He keeps the farm work well in hand, sees that all necessary > repairs > and buildings are made and that the fields are in a high state of > cultivation. > As he is efficient and prevents as far as possible all waste of time and > energy > he has time after his farm work is done to devote to outside affairs. He > possesses the family trait of dislike of publicity, but is always in the > front > rank when there is anything to be done for the good of the community. He > has no > political aspirations, but his neighbors, who recognize his ability, > have > elected him to a number of township offices. > In 1890 Mr. Bennett was married to Miss Ola Negus, a native of > Jefferson, Greene > county, Iowa, born December 28, 1871, a daughter of Obed Warren and > Hannah > (Hungerford) Negus. Her father was born in Fabius, New York, May 31, > 1826, a son > of Thaddeus Negus and a descendant of revolutionary stock, his ancestors > having > fought for the independence of the colonies. He passed away at > Atlantic, Iowa, > on the 20th of April, 1895. His wife, who was a rela-tive of Colonel Bob > Ingersoll, was born March 4, 1848, and is still living at Minneapolis, > Minnesota. The grandfather of Mrs. Bennett was related to Col-onel > Wallace of > the English army. Mr. Negus in early life attended the schools of > Fabius, New > York, and was a classmate of General Slocum. He also had an appointment > to West > Point, but, having lost an eye through an accident on a hunting trip, he > was > unable to pass the entrance physical examination. He learned the > shoemaker's > trade. Upon his removal from New York he settled in Galva, Illinois, > where he > engaged in the hotel business, but in 1869 went to Jeffer-son, Iowa, and > in > partnership with 0. J. White conducted a boot and shoe store. He also > became a > land owner there. In 1872 he located in Des Moines, where he followed > his trade, > being very skillful in the making of fine boots and shoes, but at the > end of two > years came to Winterset, where he remained until 1893, when he removed > to > Atlantic and continued to follow his trade there until his death in > 1895. He was > quite active in local republican circles and while living in Galva, > Illinois, > served as mayor of that municipality. He was also at one time United > States > marshal. To Mr. and Mrs. Bennett have been born the fol-lowing children: > Josephine, whose birth occurred on the 2d of December, 1891; James > Warren, born > August 29, 1893; and Andrew Floyd, born December 21, 1912. > > Mr. Bennett is a member of the Evening Star Lodge, No.43, A. F. & A. M., > of > Winterset, and also holds membership in the Odd Fellows. The spirit of > benevolence and kindness has found expression in his daily life, he is > at all > times ready to assist a neighbor, and there are many in the county who > are > indebted to him for encouragement or material help given when they were > in need. > He has worthily carried on the family tradition of public-spirited > service and > there is no more valued citizen in Douglas township. > > > > ==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- > Have you visited the Henry Co. ILGenWeb Project Site lately? > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhenry/index.html > > > ==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- > ILHENRY now has over 150 of the best subscribers in the world!! > If each one of you would transcribe just one Henry Co biography or > obituary you have in your files, look at the library we would have!!! > These may be posted to the GenConnect boards via the links on the Henry > County ILGenWeb Project Page > >

Sally: Could you do a look up for me: 1860 census Henry Cty (l.ived near Cambridge). Michael Grant and wife Jane (my GGGgrandparents) Assorted children including William and John and James H. Son in laws: Marcus L. Havey, Osmond/Elsmond Gilbert, Theodore Kay, Frederick Neumann, and Flavius J. Moody. Audrey Annable Franklin Sally & Carroll wrote: > > > In transcribing the 1860 Henry County Census for USGENWEB I was surprised > > to see how large Henry County was (300 pages with 40 names on a page). > > Incorporated Town of Geneseo is 2600 names alone. > > > > If anyone would like an advance lookup let me know. > > > > Sally Jaquet Roberts > > > > ==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- > > Visit the Henry County Genealogical Society's Home Page!! > > http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/9101/index.html > > > ==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- > ILHENRY now has over 150 of the best subscribers in the world!! > If each one of you would transcribe just one Henry Co biography or > obituary you have in your files, look at the library we would have!!! > These may be posted to the GenConnect boards via the links on the Henry > County ILGenWeb Project Page > >

Would you mind checking the following names (all part of the Grant family) Jane Grant, widow Marcus L. Havey Osmond/Elsmond Gilbert Theodore Kay Frederick Neumann James H. Grant Flavius J. Moody Thank you so very much. Audrey Annable Franklin ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Verkruysse <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, June 23, 2000 9:15 AM Subject: Re: [ILHENRY-L] 1877 Henry Co Taxpayers > Hey Janet, > Hope you can do a look-up for me. I am looking for a Peter Verkruysse, and > any other Verkruysse that is there. > > Bob Verkruysse > Sunny Side, GA > > > [email protected] wrote: > > > Susie & Cris, > > > > <I have a perfect copy (reprint) of the 1877 book _ > > Happy to do whatever helps. I am also willing to do lookups in the book> > > > > Janet > > Kansas City > > > > ==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- > > Please support the Henry County Genealogical Society by becoming a member > > and purchasing their publications. They have been VERY GENEROUS with > > their time and contributions to this list and the Henry Co ILGenWeb Project! > > > ==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- > Visit the Henry County Genealogical Society's Home Page!! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhcgs/index.html > >

Someone was looking for Alfred Negus of Henry Co--I did not find Alfred but I did find some information on an Obed Negus who at one time was mayor of Galva. His daughter married the son of my great great grandfather's sister and I just happened upon this article. Don't know if it will help anyone or not but no harm passing it along. History of Madison County, Iowa p. 476-480 (note the article is accompanied by photographs of his parents, Andrew and Mary Gideon Bennett) ALFRED LEMAN BENNETT Alfred Leman Bennett is a native son of Madison county, Iowa, as he was born about a mile from the farm upon which he now resides in Douglas town-ship, March 4, 1869. His parents, Andrew and Mary (Gideon) Bennett, were born respectively in Marion county, Indiana, and in Ohio. The father's birth occurred October 22, I835, and his death in Madison county, Iowa, on the 14th of December, 1905, but the mother, who was born April 24, 1841, is still living here. The paternal grandfather, Jacob Bennett, was born in Fayette, Pennsyl-vania, in 1800 and in 1851 removed to this county from Indiana, where he had previously settled, making the trip with ox teams and wagons. He was well-to-do and brought five thousand dollars in gold with him. Generosity was one of his salient characteristics and at times when his neighbors had no crops nor money with which to buy, he gave them of his store, although he might have sold his grain elsewhere at a dollar a bushel. He became an extensive landowner, holding title to over one thousand acres. He was very public-spirited and took an active part in the betterment of conditions in his locality. He gave the ground for the first school building in Madison township and served as supervisor. His life was devoted to agricultural pursuits and he made further improvements on his place from time to time. His first residence was a log cabin, in which he lived in true pioneer fashion. His son Andrew drove a team on the journey to Iowa and in the early days when deer and elk were plentiful he caught several young elk and broke them to drive. Many times he drove them into Winterset but finally traded them to his brother in Missouri for mules. Like his father, he had no political aspirations but was very active and energetic and did much to assist his poor neighbors. The big snow storm of 1855 caused the family considerable hardship and there were the usual discomforts of living in an unsettled region. There were eighteen children in the family, of whom he was the fifth in order of birth Our subject's maternal grandparents were Henry_apd Nancy Gideon, who came to Iowa in October, 1854. The grandfather was born September 28, 1798, and the grandmother September 28, 1806. They had a family of eleven children, nine sons and two daughters, all of whom were born in Ohio, namely: Jacob; Alfred; Sarah Ann, who died August 3, 1894; Joseph; James, who died August 31, 1903; Peter; Valentine; Sanford, who died December 28, 1902; David, who died October 3, 1861; Mary E.; and Oliver. The father of these children died on the 22d of November, 1882, and the mother passed away July 5, 1869. Their son Oliver was married October 16, 1867, to Mary E. Kerrick, by whom he had five children, four sons and one daughter. They made their home on the banks of North river and during the flood of July 4, 1876, their house was washed away and the wife and three children were drowned. Oliver, with the two remaining children, managed to hold on to a little green sapling all night before he was rescued by a neighbor, William Terry. A search was then made for the other members of the family, and the wife and two children were found about a mile down the stream, but the body of the baby was not recovered until the following day. They were all laid to rest in what is known as the Bennett graveyard. Alfred Leman Bennett attended school in the first schoolhouse built in Douglas township and took advantage of the educational opportunities of that early day. When twenty-two years of age he began farming in Douglas township and with the exception of the year 1892 has continued to reside there. He owns one hun-dred acres of excellent land and in addition to raising the usual crops is a stock-man. He keeps the farm work well in hand, sees that all necessary repairs and buildings are made and that the fields are in a high state of cultivation. As he is efficient and prevents as far as possible all waste of time and energy he has time after his farm work is done to devote to outside affairs. He possesses the family trait of dislike of publicity, but is always in the front rank when there is anything to be done for the good of the community. He has no political aspirations, but his neighbors, who recognize his ability, have elected him to a number of township offices. In 1890 Mr. Bennett was married to Miss Ola Negus, a native of Jefferson, Greene county, Iowa, born December 28, 1871, a daughter of Obed Warren and Hannah (Hungerford) Negus. Her father was born in Fabius, New York, May 31, 1826, a son of Thaddeus Negus and a descendant of revolutionary stock, his ancestors having fought for the independence of the colonies. He passed away at Atlantic, Iowa, on the 20th of April, 1895. His wife, who was a rela-tive of Colonel Bob Ingersoll, was born March 4, 1848, and is still living at Minneapolis, Minnesota. The grandfather of Mrs. Bennett was related to Col-onel Wallace of the English army. Mr. Negus in early life attended the schools of Fabius, New York, and was a classmate of General Slocum. He also had an appointment to West Point, but, having lost an eye through an accident on a hunting trip, he was unable to pass the entrance physical examination. He learned the shoemaker's trade. Upon his removal from New York he settled in Galva, Illinois, where he engaged in the hotel business, but in 1869 went to Jeffer-son, Iowa, and in partnership with 0. J. White conducted a boot and shoe store. He also became a land owner there. In 1872 he located in Des Moines, where he followed his trade, being very skillful in the making of fine boots and shoes, but at the end of two years came to Winterset, where he remained until 1893, when he removed to Atlantic and continued to follow his trade there until his death in 1895. He was quite active in local republican circles and while living in Galva, Illinois, served as mayor of that municipality. He was also at one time United States marshal. To Mr. and Mrs. Bennett have been born the fol-lowing children: Josephine, whose birth occurred on the 2d of December, 1891; James Warren, born August 29, 1893; and Andrew Floyd, born December 21, 1912. Mr. Bennett is a member of the Evening Star Lodge, No.43, A. F. & A. M., of Winterset, and also holds membership in the Odd Fellows. The spirit of benevolence and kindness has found expression in his daily life, he is at all times ready to assist a neighbor, and there are many in the county who are indebted to him for encouragement or material help given when they were in need. He has worthily carried on the family tradition of public-spirited service and there is no more valued citizen in Douglas township.

Deana at [email protected] Susie, her name is that above. Can't remember her last name off the top of my head. I'm not at home right now. Anyway She's going to Henry County this weekend to do some research. I've copied her message to me... --------------------------------------------------------- Hi Barb! I have all the info you have sent to me thru e-mail on the NEGUS family in Geneseo. Guess What?????? I AM GOING TO ILLINOIS!!!!! Yes, Yes, Yes.... I am leaving on Sunday the 25th and will be gone for 1 week, going all by myself. My husband doesn't really want to go and he isn't into genealogy- so I am "off!" I am staying in Crystal Lake but on Monday I will make a trip to Geneseo (cemetery)- (go there and come home) all in one day! Then on Tues. is the McHenry Co. Courthouse, etc.. Wednesday is a drive up to Racine, WI (cemetery), and the other days I plan to go to libraries, the McHenry County Historical Society in Union, IL., Crystal Lake stuff (cemeteries) and whatnot. I am sooooo excited... Can you tell? I have a favor to ask. You helped me find Alfred and Adelia NEGUS in the Oakwood Cemetery in Geneseo. They had 3 children named: Isabella (Belle), Albert, and Hellen. I know that Hellen married a George M. Babcock- so her last name is probably Babcock. Alfred and Adelia are buried in the family plot in Oakwood. Can you look in your books (any cemetery book that you have, besides Oakwood) and see if you see any other NEGUS' there, or Babcock? Sometimes they list, for instance.... on Isabella.... it might be: Isabella or Belle NEGUS ______ (sometimes they put their maiden name as a middle name on the cemetery info.) Or, do you see any "ISABELLA (BELLE)" of any kind in the cemetery books you have? This is what know: Isabella born about 1853 (census) Albert born about 1849 (census) Hellen born about 1835 (census) I think at one time Albert was living in Rock Island. So, hope you can help me on some of this. Thanks in advance Barb! Please let me know soon as I leave WAY EARLY on Sunday morning... Thanks, Deana -----Original Message----- From: Susie Martin-Rott To: [email protected] Sent: 6/23/00 3:25 PM Subject: [ILHENRY-L] Who was looking for NEGUS??? Someone was looking for Alfred Negus of Henry Co--I did not find Alfred but I did find some information on an Obed Negus who at one time was mayor of Galva. His daughter married the son of my great great grandfather's sister and I just happened upon this article. Don't know if it will help anyone or not but no harm passing it along. History of Madison County, Iowa p. 476-480 (note the article is accompanied by photographs of his parents, Andrew and Mary Gideon Bennett) ALFRED LEMAN BENNETT Alfred Leman Bennett is a native son of Madison county, Iowa, as he was born about a mile from the farm upon which he now resides in Douglas town-ship, March 4, 1869. His parents, Andrew and Mary (Gideon) Bennett, were born respectively in Marion county, Indiana, and in Ohio. The father's birth occurred October 22, I835, and his death in Madison county, Iowa, on the 14th of December, 1905, but the mother, who was born April 24, 1841, is still living here. The paternal grandfather, Jacob Bennett, was born in Fayette, Pennsyl-vania, in 1800 and in 1851 removed to this county from Indiana, where he had previously settled, making the trip with ox teams and wagons. He was well-to-do and brought five thousand dollars in gold with him. Generosity was one of his salient characteristics and at times when his neighbors had no crops nor money with which to buy, he gave them of his store, although he might have sold his grain elsewhere at a dollar a bushel. He became an extensive landowner, holding title to over one thousand acres. He was very public-spirited and took an active part in the betterment of conditions in his locality. He gave the ground for the first school building in Madison township and served as supervisor. His life was devoted to agricultural pursuits and he made further improvements on his place from time to time. His first residence was a log cabin, in which he lived in true pioneer fashion. His son Andrew drove a team on the journey to Iowa and in the early days when deer and elk were plentiful he caught several young elk and broke them to drive. Many times he drove them into Winterset but finally traded them to his brother in Missouri for mules. Like his father, he had no political aspirations but was very active and energetic and did much to assist his poor neighbors. The big snow storm of 1855 caused the family considerable hardship and there were the usual discomforts of living in an unsettled region. There were eighteen children in the family, of whom he was the fifth in order of birth Our subject's maternal grandparents were Henry_apd Nancy Gideon, who came to Iowa in October, 1854. The grandfather was born September 28, 1798, and the grandmother September 28, 1806. They had a family of eleven children, nine sons and two daughters, all of whom were born in Ohio, namely: Jacob; Alfred; Sarah Ann, who died August 3, 1894; Joseph; James, who died August 31, 1903; Peter; Valentine; Sanford, who died December 28, 1902; David, who died October 3, 1861; Mary E.; and Oliver. The father of these children died on the 22d of November, 1882, and the mother passed away July 5, 1869. Their son Oliver was married October 16, 1867, to Mary E. Kerrick, by whom he had five children, four sons and one daughter. They made their home on the banks of North river and during the flood of July 4, 1876, their house was washed away and the wife and three children were drowned. Oliver, with the two remaining children, managed to hold on to a little green sapling all night before he was rescued by a neighbor, William Terry. A search was then made for the other members of the family, and the wife and two children were found about a mile down the stream, but the body of the baby was not recovered until the following day. They were all laid to rest in what is known as the Bennett graveyard. Alfred Leman Bennett attended school in the first schoolhouse built in Douglas township and took advantage of the educational opportunities of that early day. When twenty-two years of age he began farming in Douglas township and with the exception of the year 1892 has continued to reside there. He owns one hun-dred acres of excellent land and in addition to raising the usual crops is a stock-man. He keeps the farm work well in hand, sees that all necessary repairs and buildings are made and that the fields are in a high state of cultivation. As he is efficient and prevents as far as possible all waste of time and energy he has time after his farm work is done to devote to outside affairs. He possesses the family trait of dislike of publicity, but is always in the front rank when there is anything to be done for the good of the community. He has no political aspirations, but his neighbors, who recognize his ability, have elected him to a number of township offices. In 1890 Mr. Bennett was married to Miss Ola Negus, a native of Jefferson, Greene county, Iowa, born December 28, 1871, a daughter of Obed Warren and Hannah (Hungerford) Negus. Her father was born in Fabius, New York, May 31, 1826, a son of Thaddeus Negus and a descendant of revolutionary stock, his ancestors having fought for the independence of the colonies. He passed away at Atlantic, Iowa, on the 20th of April, 1895. His wife, who was a rela-tive of Colonel Bob Ingersoll, was born March 4, 1848, and is still living at Minneapolis, Minnesota. The grandfather of Mrs. Bennett was related to Col-onel Wallace of the English army. Mr. Negus in early life attended the schools of Fabius, New York, and was a classmate of General Slocum. He also had an appointment to West Point, but, having lost an eye through an accident on a hunting trip, he was unable to pass the entrance physical examination. He learned the shoemaker's trade. Upon his removal from New York he settled in Galva, Illinois, where he engaged in the hotel business, but in 1869 went to Jeffer-son, Iowa, and in partnership with 0. J. White conducted a boot and shoe store. He also became a land owner there. In 1872 he located in Des Moines, where he followed his trade, being very skillful in the making of fine boots and shoes, but at the end of two years came to Winterset, where he remained until 1893, when he removed to Atlantic and continued to follow his trade there until his death in 1895. He was quite active in local republican circles and while living in Galva, Illinois, served as mayor of that municipality. He was also at one time United States marshal. To Mr. and Mrs. Bennett have been born the fol-lowing children: Josephine, whose birth occurred on the 2d of December, 1891; James Warren, born August 29, 1893; and Andrew Floyd, born December 21, 1912. Mr. Bennett is a member of the Evening Star Lodge, No.43, A. F. & A. M., of Winterset, and also holds membership in the Odd Fellows. The spirit of benevolence and kindness has found expression in his daily life, he is at all times ready to assist a neighbor, and there are many in the county who are indebted to him for encouragement or material help given when they were in need. He has worthily carried on the family tradition of public-spirited service and there is no more valued citizen in Douglas township. ==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- Have you visited the Henry Co. ILGenWeb Project Site lately? http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhenry/index.html

Hey Sally, Hope you can do a look-up for me. I am looking for a Peter Verkruysse, and any other Verkruysse that is there. Bob Verkruysse Sunny Side, GA Sally & Carroll wrote: > In transcribing the 1860 Henry County Census for USGENWEB I was surprised > to see how large Henry County was (300 pages with 40 names on a page). > Incorporated Town of Geneseo is 2600 names alone. > > If anyone would like an advance lookup let me know. > > Sally Jaquet Roberts > > ==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- > Visit the Henry County Genealogical Society's Home Page!! > http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/9101/index.html

Hey Janet, Hope you can do a look-up for me. I am looking for a Peter Verkruysse, and any other Verkruysse that is there. Bob Verkruysse Sunny Side, GA [email protected] wrote: > Susie & Cris, > > <I have a perfect copy (reprint) of the 1877 book _ > Happy to do whatever helps. I am also willing to do lookups in the book> > > Janet > Kansas City > > ==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- > Please support the Henry County Genealogical Society by becoming a member > and purchasing their publications. They have been VERY GENEROUS with > their time and contributions to this list and the Henry Co ILGenWeb Project!

Susie & Cris, I have a perfect copy (reprint) of the 1877 book _ I supplied Susie with the index _ and happy to help get this online. If Susie wishes, can copy pages and send them to Cris who sounds a lot more tech experienced than I am. Happy to do whatever helps. I am also willing to do lookups in the book, but please be patient because it is summer and I am still hauling non-driving children around and I am fighting teenagers for MY computer. Janet Kansas City

Janet, where did you get your copy? Lynda [email protected] thank you.. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, June 23, 2000 6:36 AM Subject: [ILHENRY-L] 1877 Henry Co Taxpayers > Susie & Cris, > > I have a perfect copy (reprint) of the 1877 book _ I supplied Susie with the > index _ and happy to help get this online. If Susie wishes, can copy pages > and send them to Cris who sounds a lot more tech experienced than I am. > Happy to do whatever helps. I am also willing to do lookups in the book, but > please be patient because it is summer and I am still hauling non-driving > children around and I am fighting teenagers for MY computer. > > Janet > Kansas City > > > ==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- > Please support the Henry County Genealogical Society by becoming a member > and purchasing their publications. They have been VERY GENEROUS with > their time and contributions to this list and the Henry Co ILGenWeb Project! > >

My wife signed up for the newsletter and we are getting bombarded with a lot of email every day that is of no real use to us. Steve Shaner

The book History of Henry County Illinois, Its Taxpayers and Voters, 1877, has the following listings for Loraine Township: ROBERTS HARRY, P. O. Geneseo; farmer, for Mrs. Kemmis; Rep; Pres; from Ill. KEMMIS ADELINE Mrs. Sec. 10; P.O. Geneseo; farm; from N.Y.; 400 ac. Neil Wolf ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2000 10:34 PM Subject: [ILHENRY-L] Harry A. Roberts > > I am looking for any infomation on my Great Grandfather Harry A. Roberts. > All I know is that he married Addie E. Kemmis on 14 June 1876 in Henry > County. I do have a copy of their marriage lic. They had two children that > I know of. > My Grandfather Earle Adams Roberts and Daisy Roberts. My grandfather Earle > was born in Henry County and his sister Daisy around Chicago. > Any info that anyone may have I sure would appreciate it or any help. Thank > you > > > ==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- > Have you seen the USGenWeb Illinois Page? > http://www.usgenweb.org/il > >

I am looking for Roberts also that's why Im transcribing the census. As soon as I see the name I will let you know. Sally Jaquet Roberts

Roxie So far the only Hamilton I have found is a 70 year old Wm Hamilton who was born in Ireland. I will keep looking and let you know as soon as I find something Sally Jaquet Roberts

Mikki I have not found your names yet in my transcribing but will post them on my computer and let you know as soon as I see them. Sally Jaquet Roberts

I am looking for any infomation on my Great Grandfather Harry A. Roberts. All I know is that he married Addie E. Kemmis on 14 June 1876 in Henry County. I do have a copy of their marriage lic. They had two children that I know of. My Grandfather Earle Adams Roberts and Daisy Roberts. My grandfather Earle was born in Henry County and his sister Daisy around Chicago. Any info that anyone may have I sure would appreciate it or any help. Thank you

I forwarded this mail to a co worker named Kemmis who grew up in Loraine Twp, Henry Co., IL. He may have information for you. Kathy Minder Geneseo, IL

Chris: I have a copy of the History of Henry County, Illinois, Its Taxpayers and Voters, 1877, which is a reprint by the Henry County Historical Society (December, 1980). It deletes the original 100 pages, which were biographies of US presidents and Illinois governers, and it adds an index, which was not in the original issue. My copy is slightly water-stained, but otherwise in good shape. Neil Wolf ----- Original Message ----- From: Bartell, Chris <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2000 6:30 PM Subject: RE: [ILHENRY-L] Re: Scanning of 1877 Henry Co History=Taxpayers and Voters > > > Chris Bartell > Software Engineer > Starbase Corporation - Formerly Premia > Tel: 503-641-6000 > Fax: 503-641-6001 > Mailto:[email protected] > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Susie Martin-Rott [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2000 3:30 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [ILHENRY-L] Re: Scanning of 1877 Henry Co History=Taxpayers and > Voters > > > > > > I am going to try to address several of the comments in one message so ya'll > bear with > me > > > From: "Bartell, Chris" <[email protected]> > > > > I am willing to help you scan and convert the pages. I have a scanner and > a > > character recongition program. You could xerox some of the pages and mail > > them to me. I can then e-mail the text files back to you. > > The book is in such fragile condition that the cover which was loose and > broken when I > got the book (thats why we got it so cheap) has now fallen off and pages are > coming > loose from the binding. The condition of the book and its pages, along with > the cost of > making all the copies, keep me from wanting to go this route. I was advised > that if I > want to save it, the best thing to do is get one scan and put it away so I > can have it > rebound. > > > From: *Pauline* <[email protected]> > > To: [email protected] > > > > Hi Susie, > > Are you using a OCR program like TextBridge 8 to scan the pages? I have > > used it on some old text & it does very well you can edit it in the > program > > then save it to MS Word or any word prossessing program you have. Then I > > just copy & paste into MS Front Page. > > Not meaning to but in, just trying to help. > > > > Pauline, I am using Textbridge Pro but the condition of the book is such > that some of > the words just don't "translate" well...for one thing they used the capital > letter I as > a ONE in the old typeset--it's not a problem with the OCR, it is a problem > with the way > in which the book was originally printed and the typeface used which > confuses the OCR. I > am using a process very similar to what you described except that I can't > stand MS Front > Page and am instead using my old reliable Netscape Composer. Other than > that, I'm doing > just as you described. > > >From Linda Minter: > > > Bravo...i am so thankful for your work..as i read through the history, > there > > are my ancestor's, the SULLIVAN'S, Henry and Samuel. > > i would like to ask you to search for brothers of Henry, as mentioned in > the > > history book, and their father. they were; George, Solomon, Marvin and > Martin...all, > > along with Myron Thomas, served in the civil war..their father was Wm. > SULLIVAN. Are > > they mentioned seperately in the history book? > > George page 385 > Solomon page 385 > Marvin page 385 > Martin page 447 > Myron 280 > Myron H 385 > Myron T p 280 > W.H. p 385 > William p 280, 385 > > > ==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- > The BISHOP HILL COLONISTS of Henry County IL > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilbhccad/index.htm > Database featuring 12,000+ Colonists and Descendants!!! > Part of the Henry CoILGenWeb Project > > > ==== ILHENRY Mailing List ==== > --------------------- ILHENRY-L Mailing List --------------------- > ILHENRY now has over 150 of the best subscribers in the world!! > If each one of you would transcribe just one Henry Co biography or > obituary you have in your files, look at the library we would have!!! > These may be posted to the GenConnect boards via the links on the Henry > County ILGenWeb Project Page > >