Probably went to the 6th Street School (now an administration building). What was his name - was there in at least some of that time frame Doug Little --- Susan <csds@lsol.net> wrote: > I am wondering if anyone knows what the name of any public elementary > schools were in Geneva from 1924-1934. My father was living in Geneva > then and in the public schools so I am curious what the name of it > would > have been. I don't know if at that time there was more than one > school. > They lived on State Street in Geneva. > Thank you and feel free to email me at csds@lsol.net > > > > ==== ILKANE Mailing List ==== > The companion web site for this list is found at > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilkane a part of the ILGenWeb Project. > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com

I am looking for the death date of Jeanette CRONK who died between 1870-1875. They lived in Blackberry Twp,Kane Co. Does Kane County have a death index for that time period and where can I find this information? Thank you, Cheryl Idaho

Hi list, Gary, it sounds like an interesting article you came across. I read that IL State census were conducted 1810, '18, '20, '25, '30, '35, '40, '45, '55 & 1865. All listed as limited in both information taken and current accessibility. "The Source" lists mortality schedules taken with federal funds, the last one participated in by IL in 1880. Only a handful of states took one in 1885 which was only partially reimbursed by feds. Most of us know about the 1890 Veterans schedules. Special agricultural, industrial, social and manufacturing schedules vary from state to state, taken mostly 1840-1910, with 1890, 1900 & 1910 being destroyed. Looks like 1880 was last one taken by IL for all, which excluded industry. Some local directories help fill in gaps left by the burned 1890 federal census. A table illustrating microfilmed directories including those close to and of Kane County shows they do not go beyond about 1860. Looks like a case by case search for those. There are some fairly comprehensive (prairie) farmer's directories, but don't recall all of the precise years involved, sans a notation in my source file of one for 1918. Perhaps county officials felt the need to conduct a roll call on the urban population in the decade before the turn of the century. If anyone on the list learns of a surviving Kane County 1893 census, I'd be top of what I'm sure is a long list of folks who'd like to see it. Thanks for sharing your curious find with us, Gary! KR .. In a message dated 03/7/15 6:01:55 AM, ILKANE-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 08:39:48 -0400 From: Kingsk1117@aol.com Subject: [ILKANE] 1893 Kane County Census? ...<snip> I don't see an 1893 state census listed as being available in "Ancestry's Red Book" and was wondering if this might have been just a Kane county only phenomenon. I don't recall ever seeing results of the 1893 census in local libraries, but I may be getting senile (more than an even chance of that!). Are the detailed census schedules available someplace as stand-ins for the 1890 lost census? >>

at this link http://www.godfrey.org/ you may subscribe for a small sum of $35.00/year and gain access to their records which include census images.... i have seen very favorable comments about this site AND even posts from a library employee regarding new additions... they have not only census but other data bases and are growing.... perhaps this will a better avenue for those that do not want to join Anc or hQ for whatever reasons... I have read that within minutes of processing your application, you are on your way to researching..... i have not heard a single negative comment. Everything has been positive... see below the note from tom kemp or the library: The Godfrey Memorial Library now has the 1860 US Census Index and Images available online. You need a Godfrey Library card ($35) to access their online collections. You can use them from home, or any computer with internet access. The collections include: US Census: Indexes: 1790 to 1820, 1860, 1870, 1890, 1910, and 15+ states for 1920 US Census images: 1790 to 1890; 1910 to 1930 20,000+ books, full-text/image everyword searchable online. African American Biographical Database. Thousands of sources...searchable. ..full page images of the books, resources. and alot more. All of this is available 24/7 Call Godfrey Library at: Phone: 860-346-4375 to request a library card. (or visit the link above/below to register online.... Godfrey Memorial Library 134 Newfield Street Middletown, CT 06457-2534 Fax: 860-347-9874 Web site: http://www.godfrey.org

While researching the 1893 Batavia (IL) Herald, I found an article from September 21, 1893 attributed to the Aurora Beacon that there was a Kane County census in 1893. A table was listed comparing the townships and villages by wards for population increases since the 1890 federal census. I don't see an 1893 state census listed as being available in "Ancestry's Red Book" and was wondering if this might have been just a Kane county only phenomenon. I don't recall ever seeing results of the 1893 census in local libraries, but I may be getting senile (more than an even chance of that!). Are the detailed census schedules available someplace as stand-ins for the 1890 lost census? Gary Batavia IL

per Cindy Johnson cindyjohnson1@ameritech.net eaddy no longer active 6/2003: St. John's Cemetery, Cook Co., IL - monument transcription ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/il/cook/cemeteries/stjohns.txt Located on O'Hare Airport property north of Irving Park Road. at approximately division This is only a partial list. There is a set of train tracks that separate the cemetery from Irving Park Road. It is hard to stay longer than an hour at a time because the train comes and parks on the track there across the road and we could be stuck back there all night. and http://www.dcgs.org/addison/ check this for Addison Township Cemetery Index Addison Township Combined Index Sources Compiled by Ken Madsen Churchville Cemetery & Funeral List Friedens Cemetery & Peace Church Funeral List Geils Funeral Home records 1896-1935 Hackerott Burial Ground List Immanuel Luth. Elmhurst, Cemetery & Funeral List Immanuel Luth. Elmhurst, 1917 Membership Old Methodist Cemetery List (Bensenville) Pierce Farm Burial Ground List Resthaven Cemetery & Methodist Funeral List St. John's Membership Lists for 1899, 1924, & 1949 St. John's Cemetery & Funeral List St. Paul Luth. Cemetery & Funeral List Zion Luth. Souls Register for 1888 Zion Luth. Cemetery & Funeral List and if you are interested in the newsletter regarding these two cemeteries,contact Michael DIRECTLY at the addy below....DO NOT WRITE TO ME!Be sure to put O'Hare cemeteries in your subject... > St. Johannes Cemetery Alliance (SJCA) > Newsletter > 30 May 2003 > AN IMPORTANT UPDATE > As I write this short newsletter the debate has been raging in the Illinois > State legislation over the O'Hare expansion bill that is presently before > the House. If a vote were to occur tonight or tomorrow it is believed to be > a very, very close vote, swinging one way or the other. So close as to be > very uncomfortable. There is also word coming out of Springfield that the > Senate may take up the cause this weekend, hoping to pass Daley's desire and > then passing debate back to the House. Backroom deals are no doubt in > progress in an effort to sway the vote in Daley's/Expansion favor. In light > of all of this I pass along the following developmental notice: > At a little before 5 PM on Friday, May 30, St. John's United Church of > Christ filed a lawsuit in Federal Court against the City of Chicago, > Governor Blagojevich, and the Federal Aviation Administration. The lawsuit > seeks an injunction that would prevent the City of Chicago from doing > anything to harm St. Johannes Cemetery, even in the event that the > legislation pertaining to O'Hare Expansion passes in Springfield. The > Church is now being represented by The Becket Fund For Religious Liberty, in > addition to its other lawyers, Joseph Karaganis and James Knippen. The > Becket Fund is an extremely well recognized legal defense fund that > represents Churches all across the United States, in cases like ours. Their > Board of Advisors includes among others, Representative Henry Hyde, Senator > Orrin Hatch, Francis Cardinal George who is the Archbishop of Chicago, > Eunice Kennedy Shriver and a group of highly regarded legal scholars. We > are especially thankful to attorneys Anthony Picarello, Roman Storzer, and > Derek Gaubatz of The Becket Fund, who have been working feverishly on this > matter for the last several weeks. For more information on The Becket Fund, > please see www.becketfund.org The Church's primary claims and those of its > Members concern violation of the religious beliefs and freedoms of the > Church concerning the sacredness of St. Johannes as a final resting place > for Members of the Church. Resthaven Cemetery, and certain of their family > members/officers, have also joined this lawsuit on religious grounds. > Finally, the Church has joined forces in a separate suit with several local > municipalities, a representative homeowner and the local forest preserve > district, which seeks to enforce various laws that apply to the FAA. The > Church's lawyers believe that these laws require strict planning procedures > to be followed, prior to any action being taken with respect to land > acquisition or destruction. We will keep you posted of any updates, as we > are able and as events develop. We expect that various court hearings will > take place in the next few days, and we will continue to pray for a > favorable outcome. > So what can we, the supporters of St. Johannes and Resthaven Cemeteries do > to continue to try and protect our religious and personal interests? ... > ... I believe we need to be very, very vigilant at the moment. If you live > anywhere within the vicinity of St. Johannes we need volunteers who would be > attentive to visiting the Cemetery, to keep an eye out for bulldozers. I am > not being an alarmist here, but rather, very serious and practical in light > of Mayor Daley's recent history and ways of dealing with things he does not > like. Meigs Field being a prime example. > > ... We need folks who will drive out in the mornings and in the afternoons, > or both. Cemetery visitation hours are 7:00am until 5:00pm daily. If any > unusual activity is noticed within the cemeteries, or if for any reason you > are denied access, etc., then we need to be contacted immediately ... > > ... here is the best contact point to call: The Village of Bensenville at > 630-766-8200 ... > > ... print out this page and take it with you when you visit the cemeteries. > If you have a cell phone, be sure to have it with you. Visit the cemeteries > as often as you can. Take time to talk with and get to know anyone else who > is concerned with the future of these sacred burial places and who are there > visiting as well. Just this past holiday my wife and daughter and I were at > St. Johannes for several hours having a picnic and meet several other > families who came out to visit, and had many very enjoyable chats ... spend > time with your loved ones who have gone on before ... and time in prayer for > the future of our cemeteries - our religious freedoms, which Daley and > others say don't apply to us anymore - and for wisdom and courage in > whatever struggle may yet lie ahead. > > It is important, though, that anyone who can will visit the cemeteries, as > often as possible, do so, so as to prevent the desecration of these grounds > as others would want to do. > > I will do my best to keep you all informed of any major developments that > may occur. Thank you for your continued prayers and support of St. John's > United Church of Christ and St. Johannes Cemetery. > Sincerely, > Michael M. Kirchhoff > ________________________________________ > Michael Martens Kirchhoff, Sr. > mktwa@ix.netcom.com > St. Johannes Cemetery Committee Member

Hello listers, I am searching for PRINDLE, Mary L. born about 1885-87 ......found on 1920 census living with her father William PRINDLE on St Charles Street in Elgin. He is listed as a mechinist at the Elgin watch factory. I am searching for William Henry PRINDLE born 1860 in Elgin, I never could find any information about William or his wife and this is first of finding his daughter. Any information you can share with me will be appreciated. Regards, Pat ~~ Autumdeer2@aol.com

with approval From: "Elise Morris" <ecmorris@earthlink.net> Subject: Online databases This is a matrix of my observations of the various on-line census data bases I've been using. Use a non-proportional font to read or print. If you find errors, please correct and repost. 1 Ancestry.com+ 2 Heritage quest 3 Genealogy.com 4 LDS Year 1 2 3 4 _________________________________________ 1790 IMG/S IMG/S IMG/S 1800 IMG/S IMG/S IMG/S 1810 IMG/S IMG/S IMG/S 1820 IMG/S IMG/S IMG/S 1830 IMG/S IMG 1840 IMG/S IMG 1850 IMG/S IMG 1860 IMG/PS IMG/S IMG/S 1870 IMG/S IMG/S IMG/S 1880 IMG IMG TRNS/S 1890(1) IMG/S IMG/S IMG/S 1890(2) TRNS/S 1900 IMG IMG/S 1910 IMG IMG/S IMG/PS 1920 IMG/S IMG/S IMG/S 1930 IMG/S IMG Notes: IMG = images only IMG/S = images, searchable IMG/PS = images, partially searchable TRNS/S = transcriptions, searchable (1) 1890 Fragment of census, most was destroyed. (2) 1890 "census substitute" derived from directories, etc. Ancestry.com and Geneology.com available by paid subscription. Ancestry Plus and Heritage Quest are available through some libraries. LDS is free. Ancestry: Allows searches by first name. With Stephen Morse web page (http://www.stevemorse.org/) can get a typewritten listing of a complete census page by entering page information. Can't restrict search to birth year, birth place, etc. LDS Allows searches by first name. Allows searches restricted by birth year, birth place, state, county. After person is found, can display transcription of entire household, next household, and previous household. Film references use LDS film indexing system, not NARA indexing. Heritage Quest Allows search by name, census year, and state. Advanced search also allows search by census year, state, county, location, age range (10 year groups), sex, race, and birthplace. Can only search a single census year in one search, but with Stephen Morse web page (http://www.stevemorse.org/), can search multiple years. Genealogy.com Allows search of entire U.S. or by state. Can't restrict search to birth year, birth place, etc. The list of hits for a last name search isn't user friendly.

Is anyone on the Kane Co. Site searching the Ohlig or Hollecith lines. Looking for Maria Ohlig or Mary Catherine Hollecith. Both married to Bernard Linden 1860 - 1870. Three children born to Bernard. Catherine, Lena and Nicholas John Linden. Nicholas was married to Emma ? Please contact Laura Linden Freeman hfreeman@sktc.net

This link has some hidden treasures including some recognizable Kane County names within images of advertisers in the 1891 Grain Dealers and Shippers Gazetteer; brought to the Net by the same person who did such wonderful work on the 1895 Atlas pages, Pam Rietsch. She even took the time to index the names found in the ads. Thanks Pam! Found a few Kane names listed on the Chicago Board of Trade ad from the Chicago, Northwest R. R. Board link. I'm sure there are others there for folks looking for clues in many areas. Click the link at the bottom: "Forward to Advertiser Directory." The button links to the ad images are to the right of each listed advertiser, so scrolling to the right to find buttons for that column may be necessary. Enjoy... KR http://www.memoriallibrary.com/Trans/RRGaz/

Dear Judy, Thank you for the information about Hammond station. I appreciate it very much. Regards, Pat

Hammond Station is/was in Cook County, Hanover Township, just east of the Kane County line east of Elgin. The area is now gravel quarries/pits. There is a rail line that runs north and south and Hammond Station was a stop on that line at one time. There is some talk about reviving that rail line for commuter service that would eventually service O'Hare Airport. "Mike" Alft, one of our local historians, has written a book about Hanover Township and Hammond Station is mentioned in that book. I also helped a gentleman from Wisconsin with research regarding the Hammond family. Hope this helps a bit. Judy Van Dusn Elgin,IL Quoting Autumdeer2@aol.com: > > Hello listers, > > I have been trying, for a few years now, to find information about HAMMOND > STATION in Kane County sometime in the 1800's. Not sure what kind of station > it > might have been. My gr gr grandmother was a HAMMOND. > Any information you can share with me will be appreciated very much. > > Regards, > > Pat ~~ Autumdeer2@aol.com > > > ==== ILKANE Mailing List ==== > Software and hardware for this list are provided courtesy of RootsWeb. > > >

Hello listers, I have been trying, for a few years now, to find information about HAMMOND STATION in Kane County sometime in the 1800's. Not sure what kind of station it might have been. My gr gr grandmother was a HAMMOND. Any information you can share with me will be appreciated very much. Regards, Pat ~~ Autumdeer2@aol.com

At 07:55 AM 7/3/2003 -0400, Pat <Autumdeer2@aol.com> wrote: >...I have been trying, for a few years now, to find information about HAMMOND STATION in Kane County sometime in the 1800's. Not sure what kind of station it might have been.... You may be looking in the wrong county. I have found mention that there is a HAMMOND'S STATION in Cook County in an 1876 atlas. Rollie

In a message dated 6/28/2003 9:55:05 PM Central Daylight Time, nanpera@adelphia.net writes: > Would Sacred Heart have any of the old baptism records or did the church > burn down a few years ago and all the records destroyed? > The church did burn down in Dec 1998, but the records were and are in the rectory. Parishioners are now in fund raising mode to build a new church - an article concerning this was in the Aurora Beacon News on June 27 ((SuburbanChicagoNews.com). According to the article, yesterday and today a festival is in progress inaugurating the Sacred Heart History Museum located on the main floor of the former grade school. Wish I didn't live so far away - would love to see what is on display. Helen

Subject: Pioneer Quest a year in the real west...1870's beginning Sun June 29, at 8pm on channel 11, wttw chicago there will be a several episode documentary about pioneer farming in the west...1870's.... this occurs in Canada. this is a series about starting from scratch on the land...... beginning first with one couple and then another couple joins them. I have seen the entire series and found it interesting.. there are some things that they did, different than perhaps in illinois, but I think that much of the ideas, the thoughts would be similar... I believe you will think the time well spent....... if you do not get WTTW, please do check with your own local public broadcasting system set your machines for each of the episodes. valentine

I am not related in any way...I was only taken with the "French Section" that I didn't know about even tho I was raised near there. But then, we have no French in our family lines. I've been pleased to learn more and hope that all of these comments will help someone find a connection. Kristy from Plano =========================== Here's the whole obituary...from The Aurora Beacon News Aurora, Illinois 15 June 2003 online edition     Joanne S. Wiener Joanne S. Wiener, 84, of Aurora, passed away Friday, June 13, 2003 at her home. She was born July 29, 1918 in Aurora.     Mrs. Wiener was a lifelong resident of Aurora, settling into the original French section of Aurora and attending Sacred Heart School and Church. Mr. and Mrs. Wiener met in the Marine Corps during World War II and were married at Chapel Hill, NC. Following their discharges, Mr. and Mrs. Wiener settled in her parents' home and raised their family. Joanne retired from Illinois Bell Telephone Co.     Survivors include her husband, James E. Wiener; her daughter, JoAnn (James) Howard; one granddaughter, Susan M. (Raymond) Stell; and two great granddaughters, Brenna Nicole Stell and Julianna Paige Stell.     She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Suzanne (Fassbinder) Voirin; one brother, Arthur Voirin; and three sisters: Mary Muncy, Helene Strong and Jeannette Paredones.     The family wishes to thank Dr. Paul Chiang and staff from Home Care Physicians, the V.N.A. staff and the V.N.A. Hospice staff for all of their kindness and prayers throughout Joanne's illness.     A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, June 16, 2003 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 430 E. Downer Pl., Aurora. Fr. David Palmatier, O.S.B. will officiate. Private burial services will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. Funeral arrangements are being handled by The Daleiden Lake St. Mortuary, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora. 630/631-5500.    www.daleidenmortuary.com.     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Home Care Physicians, 1800 N. Main St., Second Floor, Wheaton, IL 60187, VNA of Aurora or the VNA Hospice.

What was Mrs. Wiener's maiden name? My aunt and dad both attended Sacred Heart Church Catholic school with Father Simard (not sure of the spelling) My dad was born 1916 and my aunt 1913. Lola Fermazin Robert Fermazin They lived on State Street. My dad spoke French and German. Would Sacred Heart have any of the old baptism records or did the church burn down a few years ago and all the records destroyed? I think I was baptised at Sacred Heart and also my sister. -----Original Message----- From: Pirone, Mary Ann [mailto:mapiro@aurora.lib.il.us] Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2003 12:46 PM To: ILKANE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [ILKANE] Aurora has a French section The Aurora Public Library has Mr. Chase's book plus an earlier one done by Michael Fichtel. If you are working on Sacred Heart Cemetery it is best to check both. Mary Ann Pirone Aurora Public Library -----Original Message----- From: HMccle4049@aol.com [mailto:HMccle4049@aol.com] Sent: Friday, June 27, 2003 11:11 PM To: ILKANE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILKANE] Aurora has a French section In a message dated 6/27/2003 10:36:31 PM Central Daylight Time, hannah@teleport.com writes: > Did you know there was such an area? Me either. In case it helps > someone, here's a clue to researching Aurora. Kristy > > Joanne S. Wiener, 84, of Aurora, passed away Friday, June 13, 2003 at > her home. She was born July 29, 1918 in Aurora. > Mrs. Wiener was a lifelong resident of Aurora, settling into the > original French section of Aurora and attending Sacred Heart School > and Church. > > Yes indeed. I lived there and also attended Sacred Heart School and Church as did my father, and my grandparents and ggreat-parents attended Sacred Heart Church as well. When my father entered Sacred Heart School ca. 1915, he spoke only French - no English. Many of my classmates were cousins. The Church still has old records, but I do not know if they are available for research. Wayne Chase did a wonderful compilation of "Records of Sacred Heart Cemetery and Early Interment Records of Sacred Heart Church Aurora, Illinois" which is available in the Wheaton Public Library - may be in other libraries as well. Helen ==== ILKANE Mailing List ==== Software and hardware for this list are provided courtesy of RootsWeb. ==== ILKANE Mailing List ==== You can contact the list administrator for this list by sending a message to mailto:ILKANE-admin@rootsweb.com

The Aurora Public Library has Mr. Chase's book plus an earlier one done by Michael Fichtel. If you are working on Sacred Heart Cemetery it is best to check both. Mary Ann Pirone Aurora Public Library -----Original Message----- From: HMccle4049@aol.com [mailto:HMccle4049@aol.com] Sent: Friday, June 27, 2003 11:11 PM To: ILKANE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILKANE] Aurora has a French section In a message dated 6/27/2003 10:36:31 PM Central Daylight Time, hannah@teleport.com writes: > Did you know there was such an area? Me either. In case it helps someone, > here's a clue to researching Aurora. Kristy > > Joanne S. Wiener, 84, of Aurora, passed away Friday, June 13, 2003 at her > home. She was born July 29, 1918 in Aurora. > Mrs. Wiener was a lifelong resident of Aurora, settling into the > original French section of Aurora and attending Sacred Heart School and > Church. > > Yes indeed. I lived there and also attended Sacred Heart School and Church as did my father, and my grandparents and ggreat-parents attended Sacred Heart Church as well. When my father entered Sacred Heart School ca. 1915, he spoke only French - no English. Many of my classmates were cousins. The Church still has old records, but I do not know if they are available for research. Wayne Chase did a wonderful compilation of "Records of Sacred Heart Cemetery and Early Interment Records of Sacred Heart Church Aurora, Illinois" which is available in the Wheaton Public Library - may be in other libraries as well. Helen ==== ILKANE Mailing List ==== Software and hardware for this list are provided courtesy of RootsWeb.

In a message dated 6/27/2003 10:36:31 PM Central Daylight Time, hannah@teleport.com writes: > Did you know there was such an area? Me either. In case it helps someone, > here's a clue to researching Aurora. Kristy > > Joanne S. Wiener, 84, of Aurora, passed away Friday, June 13, 2003 at her > home. She was born July 29, 1918 in Aurora. > Mrs. Wiener was a lifelong resident of Aurora, settling into the > original French section of Aurora and attending Sacred Heart School and > Church. > > Yes indeed. I lived there and also attended Sacred Heart School and Church as did my father, and my grandparents and ggreat-parents attended Sacred Heart Church as well. When my father entered Sacred Heart School ca. 1915, he spoke only French - no English. Many of my classmates were cousins. The Church still has old records, but I do not know if they are available for research. Wayne Chase did a wonderful compilation of "Records of Sacred Heart Cemetery and Early Interment Records of Sacred Heart Church Aurora, Illinois" which is available in the Wheaton Public Library - may be in other libraries as well. Helen