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In the early time frame of 1859-1862 people were coming to Kansas for several reason. Land was a major one. Kansas Territory was just opening up so that people could acquire land beginning in the mid-1850's. Also, there was a great influx of people who came prior to Kansas statehood in 1861 because Kansas was the state that was going to 'unbalance' the number of states north and south of the Mason-Dixon line. Both the north and the south wanted Kansas to go with their side of the slavery issue. This was the time that Kansas gained it's name as Bloody Kansas. I live in Lyon County (it was Breckinridge County at the time your family was there). There were definitely believers both way, that resulted in killings within the county. Also, my husbands family came into that same area in the late 1850's. They were Quakers and they were moving to Kansas for the war issue, but also to operate missions for the Indians, and for land. I hope this will help explain the reasons for people going to Kansas. g2

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: NICHOLS, SANBURN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/4g.2ADE/1615.1.1 Message Board Post: Interesting. My g-g grandfather, William R. Sanburn, of Maquon, Knox Co., L, married in 1859 Emily Nichols and moved to Hartford, Lyon Co., KS, where they resided 1859-1862. William was unfortunately mortally injured in a steam boiler explosion and the family moved back to Maquon to live with Emily's parents, Joel & Sarah Nichols. William died several years later, in 1865. Wonder what the attraction in Lyon Co., KS was for those Knox county people?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4g.2ADE/1715 Message Board Post: Francis Parker Field b.1840 Married Mary Singleton 1890 Union Cty Il Father Norman Field

In looking at some microfilm for The Knox Co. Republican - dated Wednesday - Dec. 29, 1880 - I copied the marriage info to share. Hope it helps someone! Pam The Knoxville Co. Republican - Wednesday - Dec. 29, 1880 Marriage Licenses Returned. The following marriage licenses have been returned during the week ending Dec. 23rd: Ralph W. Alexander, age 24, and Miss Stella B. Malone, age 21, both of Galesburg. Married at Galesburg, Nov. 23, by Rev Joseph Perkins. Lewis Hoxworth, farmer, age 32 and Mrs Mabel Adams, both of Maquon. Married at Maquon, Nov. 23 by Jas L. Burkhalter, P.M. William Cooke, farmer, age 23 and Miss Margaret Aldrich, age 16 both of Maquon. Married at Maquon, Nov. 25, by Jas L. Burkhalter, P.M. Edward Williams, age 35 and Miss Margaret Johnson age 33, both of Knoxville. Married at Galesburg Dec. 2 by Rev. Joseph Perkins. Gratton H. Blair, farmer, age 22 Fairview Fulton County, and Miss Nettie Seigh, age 21, Maquon. Married at Maquon Dec 15, by Jas. L. Burkhalter, P.M. Edwin Moore, farmer, age 33 and Mrs. Ida R. Mount age 24, both of Ontario. Married at Ontario, Dec 15 by Rev. H.M. Turper. John W. Ralston, moulder, age 28, Macomb, and Miss Kate M. Wallace, age 19, Martin's Ferry, Ohio. Married at Galesburg, Dec 16 by M.D. Cooke, P.M. Joe M. Luckey, machinist, age 29, Topeka, Kansas and Miss Carrie Goldquist, age 22, Galesburg. Married at Galesburg, Dec. 21, by Rev A.R. Thain. Perman F. Cramblet, farmer, age 26, Salem township, and Mrs. Rachel E. Bell, age 25, Maquon. Married at Galesburg, Dec. 21, by Rev. A.R. Thain.

Donna, Thank you so much for the good information. I think it is very possible that Thomas Lufkin was Paul's uncle (the younger brother of Paul's mother Lucy.) Thomas Lufkin, sister Lucy, two other siblings (Sarah & Sophia), and their parents (Stephen & Lucinde), are enumerated in the 1880 census for the 1st Ward of Joliet, Will Co. Thomas' birth date of 1860 from the cemetery marker coincides exactly with his age calculated from the census. I will continue to try to find Ralph and Lucy Tyler's dates of death and the location of their burial. Given the fact that you say that there are several Lufkin names buried in the cemetery, I can't help but be a little encouraged and wonder if there aren't other family members buried nearby. Are you aware of a contact such as the Knoxville cemetery's caretaker or administrative body, or another organization where I could obtain a list of interments? Thanks again for your help. Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: "donna smith" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 8:44 PM Subject: Re: [ILKNOX-L] Paul A. Tyler & his parents, Ralph and Lucy Tyler > Paul Arlington TYLER is buried in Section VI - Part II of the Knoxville > Cemetery. His stone reads: Paul Arlington TYLER Husband 1884 - 1939 > Buried next to him is: Thomas LUFKIN 1860 -1942. His grave is marked > with a funeral marker and not a stone. There are several LUFKIN families > buried in the Knoxville Cem. > Ralph Webster TYLER and Lucy LUFKIN were married in Will County, IL 24 > November 1881. > > Donna > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 12:29 AM > Subject: [ILKNOX-L] Paul A. Tyler & his parents, Ralph and Lucy Tyler > > > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > > > Surnames: Tyler > > Classification: Query > > > > Message Board URL: > > > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4g.2ADE/1713 > > > > Message Board Post: > > > > Seeking information on Paul Arlington Tyler, b. 13 Mar 1884, d. 24 Aug > 1939, and his parents, Ralph Webster Tyler, and Lucy (Lufkin) Tyler. > > > > According to Paul Tyler's certificate of death, he died in Wilmette, IL, > but was buried in Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville, IL on 26 August 1939. Does > anyone have a cemetery listing for Knoxville to confirm his burial there? > Paul's wife, Violet, survived him. Is she also buried at Knoxville? > > > > Also, I have been trying to determine death dates and the final resting > place of Paul's parents. I have tried census records and other means with > no success in locating them. Ralph Webster Tyler (b. 1852) was alive in > 1910 and was living in or around Galesburg, according to estate records of > one of his deceased brothers. Could Ralph Tyler and his wife Lucy also be > buried at Knoxville? Why would Paul be buried in Knoxville when he died in > Wilmette, unless there was some reason such as a family plot or other tie to > the community? > > > > I would appreciated it if anyone can do a cemetery lookup, or otherwise > help me in my research for info on Paul and his parents. Any suggestions > for local or online resources where I might conduct research?. Thanks. > Dave in Texas. > > >

What Swanson family are you interested in? I have them in Lynn Twp. in Knox Co. They are my husband's line. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 8:58 PM Subject: [ILKNOX-L] Advice > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Swanson > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4g.2ADE/1714 > > Message Board Post: > > > Hello, > > I'm traveling from Southern Illinois to Knox County for three days. I'm going to research my Swedish family from 1870 to 1905 in Galesburg. Can anyone give me some advice on where to search so my time there won't be wasted? > > Thanks so much, > [email protected] >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Knox County, IL Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4g.2ADE/1714.2 Message Board Post: The Galesburg Public Library has a nice Genealogy Section in it. On Wednesday afternoons there is usually a volunteer there, who can help you. Also, a lot of other days, Larry Thurman volunteers there, and he is very helpful. Joan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4g.2ADE/1714.1 Message Board Post: Might I ask about some of the names you might be researching? I also have Swedish ancestors who were in Galesburg. About all I know are their names: Sven A. Miller m. Lucretia Bergeson (d. 1880). They were the parents of Mary Louisa Cornelia Miller, b. 29 Jul 1865, in Galesburg. Mary Louisa ended up in Kansas at some point in her life. I don't know about Sven & Lucretia. I think Sven may have run a grocery or general store of some sort there in Galesburg, but I'm not sure. Good luck on your trip.

We went to Galesburg last summer to check out records and surrounding area cemeteries. The people working at the "Visitors Center" were just great. Gave us maps and good directions to the small towns we were also looking for.

The library has a good geneology section. Public records are at the court house, which is near the library. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cheryl Long" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 9:54 PM Subject: Re: [ILKNOX-L] Advice > Places to search would include: > > The Galesburg Public Library > Knox County Public Records > > There is also a Swedish Cemetery in Knoxville, about 5 miles south of > Galesburg. I've only been there once and it is in a rural-residential area > of this very small town. Your best bet would be to stop at one of the > stores and ask directions. I know if you're coming from Galesburg on Route > 97, you make a right turn in town and go through part of the town and out a > little ways in the country. It is a small cemetery that sits back from the > road on your left hand side, but it is easy to miss. It is well maintained. > > Cheryl > Cheryl > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 8:58 PM > Subject: [ILKNOX-L] Advice > > > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > > > Surnames: Swanson > > Classification: Query > > > > Message Board URL: > > > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4g.2ADE/1714 > > > > Message Board Post: > > > > > > Hello, > > > > I'm traveling from Southern Illinois to Knox County for three days. I'm > going to research my Swedish family from 1870 to 1905 in Galesburg. Can > anyone give me some advice on where to search so my time there won't be > wasted? > > > > Thanks so much, > > [email protected] > > > > > > >

Places to search would include: The Galesburg Public Library Knox County Public Records There is also a Swedish Cemetery in Knoxville, about 5 miles south of Galesburg. I've only been there once and it is in a rural-residential area of this very small town. Your best bet would be to stop at one of the stores and ask directions. I know if you're coming from Galesburg on Route 97, you make a right turn in town and go through part of the town and out a little ways in the country. It is a small cemetery that sits back from the road on your left hand side, but it is easy to miss. It is well maintained. Cheryl Cheryl ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 8:58 PM Subject: [ILKNOX-L] Advice > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Swanson > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4g.2ADE/1714 > > Message Board Post: > > > Hello, > > I'm traveling from Southern Illinois to Knox County for three days. I'm going to research my Swedish family from 1870 to 1905 in Galesburg. Can anyone give me some advice on where to search so my time there won't be wasted? > > Thanks so much, > [email protected] > > >

Paul Arlington TYLER is buried in Section VI - Part II of the Knoxville Cemetery. His stone reads: Paul Arlington TYLER Husband 1884 - 1939 Buried next to him is: Thomas LUFKIN 1860 -1942. His grave is marked with a funeral marker and not a stone. There are several LUFKIN families buried in the Knoxville Cem. Ralph Webster TYLER and Lucy LUFKIN were married in Will County, IL 24 November 1881. Donna ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 12:29 AM Subject: [ILKNOX-L] Paul A. Tyler & his parents, Ralph and Lucy Tyler > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Tyler > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4g.2ADE/1713 > > Message Board Post: > > Seeking information on Paul Arlington Tyler, b. 13 Mar 1884, d. 24 Aug 1939, and his parents, Ralph Webster Tyler, and Lucy (Lufkin) Tyler. > > According to Paul Tyler's certificate of death, he died in Wilmette, IL, but was buried in Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville, IL on 26 August 1939. Does anyone have a cemetery listing for Knoxville to confirm his burial there? Paul's wife, Violet, survived him. Is she also buried at Knoxville? > > Also, I have been trying to determine death dates and the final resting place of Paul's parents. I have tried census records and other means with no success in locating them. Ralph Webster Tyler (b. 1852) was alive in 1910 and was living in or around Galesburg, according to estate records of one of his deceased brothers. Could Ralph Tyler and his wife Lucy also be buried at Knoxville? Why would Paul be buried in Knoxville when he died in Wilmette, unless there was some reason such as a family plot or other tie to the community? > > I would appreciated it if anyone can do a cemetery lookup, or otherwise help me in my research for info on Paul and his parents. Any suggestions for local or online resources where I might conduct research?. Thanks. Dave in Texas. >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Swanson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4g.2ADE/1714 Message Board Post: Hello, I'm traveling from Southern Illinois to Knox County for three days. I'm going to research my Swedish family from 1870 to 1905 in Galesburg. Can anyone give me some advice on where to search so my time there won't be wasted? Thanks so much, [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tyler Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4g.2ADE/1713 Message Board Post: Seeking information on Paul Arlington Tyler, b. 13 Mar 1884, d. 24 Aug 1939, and his parents, Ralph Webster Tyler, and Lucy (Lufkin) Tyler. According to Paul Tyler's certificate of death, he died in Wilmette, IL, but was buried in Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville, IL on 26 August 1939. Does anyone have a cemetery listing for Knoxville to confirm his burial there? Paul's wife, Violet, survived him. Is she also buried at Knoxville? Also, I have been trying to determine death dates and the final resting place of Paul's parents. I have tried census records and other means with no success in locating them. Ralph Webster Tyler (b. 1852) was alive in 1910 and was living in or around Galesburg, according to estate records of one of his deceased brothers. Could Ralph Tyler and his wife Lucy also be buried at Knoxville? Why would Paul be buried in Knoxville when he died in Wilmette, unless there was some reason such as a family plot or other tie to the community? I would appreciated it if anyone can do a cemetery lookup, or otherwise help me in my research for info on Paul and his parents. Any suggestions for local or online resources where I might conduct research?. Thanks. Dave in Texas.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Carson, West Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4g.2ADE/1712 Message Board Post: Seeking information on Victor Carson who married Ida West. He born about 1852 Sweden, came to US about 1860. Settled in Dodge City, Kansas. Married Ida West at Dodge City on 7 Oct 1880. Apparently she is buried in Galesburg, IL. Is this the home of her family? Why not buried in Dodge City with husband and son? Information would be appreciated.

Here is url of a webpage that has the Thurman family from Highland Co., OH and there ancestors. http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=totalfam&id=I32221

On Feb 21, 2004, at 8:13 PM, Bruce or Patti Lawson wrote: > I believe these Thurmans all came from Highland County, Ohio. Are these THURMANs related to the THURMAN family from VA that migrated to Nelson and Spencer County KY?

There is a Charles Carlson listed in the 1880 census. He was living with the Isaac G. (Q.) Armstrong Family, page 231A, Knox Township, Knox County: Charles Carlson, Male, born Sweden, age 18, occupation Farm Laborer, Single, White, both parents born Sweden.