Happened to be at Ziggy's and he had gotten a couple of calls already, on this book. It is the HISTORY OF ILLINOIS AND KNOX COUNTY by Bateman, Selby, Gale and Gale, pub. 1899, though. At least that's the book I was shown and no other Knox Co. book is available at this time. Rex At 04:34 PM 4/26/01 -0500, you wrote: >In case anyone is interested, I saw a copy of the 1886 Portrait and >Biographical Album of Knox County for sale last week in a Galesburg antique >store. It was at: > >Ziggy's Antique Corporation >674 East Main St. >Galesburg, IL 61401 >Phone: 309 / 342-9448 > >I don't remember the asking price, but it looked to be in pretty good >condition. > >Bob Miller >

Hi, Susan. This part of my Hall family has been hard to find very many facts for, so my data is pretty meager. But....here's what I know...... My gg-grandfather, David E. Hall, was married in Portage Co. OH (northeast corner of state) in Sept. of 1833. Census records give several different "birthplace" listings for him.....NY, or PA, or OH.......so I don't really know when he came to Portage County. We think his parents are Samuel and Silence Hall, a couple born in circa 1781 and circa 1776, and they are buried in the same plot as David and wife, in Hermon IL. I haven't been able to find any more of David or parents in Portage County during 1800-1833. David Hall married Elizabeth Potts, dau. of Joshua Potts. Sometime between Sept 1833 and Dec 1834 David and Elizabeth moved to Highland County OH, because their first children, twins, were born in Highland County in Dec. 1834. Next two children also born "Ohio" (obtained from census reports). I am assuming Highland Co,....even though assuming is "dangerous". The child born June 1838 was born in Ohio, and the next child was born April 1840 in Knox County IL. So sometime between 1838-1840 they came to Knox County IL. There is vague oral family history about some Quaker influence in this family at this time. But I can't figure out what it is. I think that there was a Quaker community in Fairfield OH (Highland/Clinton Co. area) and also one in Fulton Co. OH (south of Knox Co.). However, by the time I know anything of the family, they are Methodist. They may have just traveled with the Quakers (? a guess), or possibly were at one time Quaker, then married "out of the faith" and were removed from the Quaker records. (another guess). From data offered on the Knox County GenWeb site, I've noticed that several other families also came from Highland County, so they may all have come as a group. (?) Margaret ----- Original Message ----- From: <Smlathrum@aol.com> To: <ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 10:47 PM Subject: Re: [ILKNOX-L] Thurmans from Ohio? > Margaret, where did your Hall folks come from in Ohio? And when did they move > to Illinois? > Susan >

Margaret, where did your Hall folks come from in Ohio? And when did they move to Illinois? Susan

Diane , Thanks so much for referring this cute little story/history. Enjoyed it. Ginny WI. > Hi Anna, Try this website: > > http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/roconnor/ggehist.htm > > Diane S.

> Seeking information about Little John Coal Company, Victoria, Illinois. > Possibly operating 1940's and/or earlier. > > Thank you > > Anna V > Sioux City, Iowa > > **********I can add this..when I was a little girl the L.J.C. Co. had/used a train called the "DOLLY" it carried the coal from Victoria to Wataga, and on to Galesburg. I lived a mile from the tracks--we reveled in waving and getting return waves from the engineers. My Mother and I were nearly hit by that train one summer day!! I believe L.J. entended farther than the Victoria mines. There was also another name used for the mining there and I cannot recall it.... hopefully, someone else will remember. the 'nickname' was connected to the type of mining done there. It is now refurbished w/ a lake/s and home sites. My nsg. school roommate lives in that area now and she may be able to add more info.(<HINT HINT, Eunice>) We had old mines on our farm-shafts, or "doorways" some of which had been covered, and some had not. "Never go in there" was the word, but we did it all the time. It was cool and damp. Somewhere in my collection of 'memorbalia' I still have a piece of coal from there. My elderly neighbor man had four fingers missing from one hand-he always told me he lost those in that mine. True? Not sure.<G> It was a big source of employment for the area into the forties. Hope this is interesting for you. ginny Wisconsin

In case anyone is interested, I saw a copy of the 1886 Portrait and Biographical Album of Knox County for sale last week in a Galesburg antique store. It was at: Ziggy's Antique Corporation 674 East Main St. Galesburg, IL 61401 Phone: 309 / 342-9448 I don't remember the asking price, but it looked to be in pretty good condition. Bob Miller

<A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~lthurman/index.html">THURMAN Surname Repository</A> Check out this site, you may find your Jacob. I also have the Thurman books which will probably have him there. Will get back to you later. . Cynthia C. Griebel HOUSE, EASTMAN, ABEL, THURMAN, ACKERMAN, BURD

Hi All, I am new to this list so pardon any mistakes, please. I just found out that great granddad died in Knox cnty in 1919, could some one get me a copy of his death cert?It would be greatly appreciated, and maybe see if there was a obit for him. His name was James W. MANESS death to have been Jan, 30, 1919. Again all help is greatly appreciated.. And I would try and return the favor, if any one is in need of some thing from Muscatine cnty,Iowa. Thanks, Larissa llpeters@muscanet.com or odie_snug@hotmail.com Peters-Mills-Britton-Gray-Cooper-Andreas-Schultz-Clobes-Lohse-Maness-Peterson

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/10991 Surname: Thurman, Hall ------------------------- I expect you are aware of this already, but I know several THURMAN families came to Knox County from Highland County OH in the early 1800's. Perhaps you can find Jacob initially in Ohio? I am researching HALL family, who travelled the same locations/dates, and I remember seeing the THURMAN name in both places. One of my HALL ancestors married a THURMAN, but I don't find Jacob in any of my notes. (my connection is through John G. Thurman and Dorothy Strange).

James P. Ewing A millwright, he is the son of james and Gennette (Scott) Ewing, and was born in Lancaster County, PA. His parents came to Tazewell County, IL in 1834, and moved to Franklin County in 1837. When the California fever ran high in 1850, Mr. Ewing went there to seek his fortune. He remained there six years, engaged chiefly in building mills. He was Superintendent of Sacramento water works for two years. He came home and remained in Galesburg for one year, then returned to the Golden State, where he died in 1868. He married Adeline Clendennin in February, 1836 and has 2 sons and 4 daughters. Mrs. Ewing has been a member of the First Church during her 22 years in Galesburg. Joan

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/10990 Surname: BREECE, THURMAN, KEIGHTLEY, EWING ------------------------- My ancestors virtually ALL came from Knox County.... Surnames BREECE, THURMAN, KEIGHTLEY, EWING among others. If anyone reading this has any information, particularly on the Illinois BREECE line, or any knowledge of Jacob Thurman (1815 - 1847) please contact me.

Re: Johnson/Ahlstrund surnames: Does your list of relatives in Galesburg include a Lars Johnson who married Clara Beckman? They were married in Knoxville and lived in Galesburg, I believe. They had a daughter, Carrie and a son, Martin. When Carrie was about 14 years old, her mother died leaving her and Martin alone. Lars had died about five years earlier from an accident in the foundery where he worked. Clara died from pneumonia, I believe. Martin lived in an orphanage, (so the family story goes), but Carrie was too old to enter the orphanage, so she lived with an uncle Gustav or Gustavson in Galesburg. If any of this looks familiar to you, please e-mail me on this list or privately at JudyByJudy@aol.com. However, my computer modem is out right now and it may be a while before I can get back to you (I'm using a friends tonight), but I will be back within a week or so. Thanks, Judy By Judy

I am sorry to say that there is no Brewer biography either. Joan

Samuel. H. Bishop A farmer, he was born Feb. 24, 1837 in the State of Penn- sulvania, the son of John M. and Jane Elizabeth Bishop, the former a native of New York and the latter of New Jersey. He enjoyed only the advantages of a common school education. He came West to Indiana in 1851, and to Knox County in 1860. he was married Jan. 27, 1864, to Amelia Calkins, and has three sons and one daughter living, and one daughter deceased. He joined the M. E. Church in 1861, and is Class-Leader and Secretary of the church. Politically he is a Republican. Postoffice, Oneida. No biography for Gates, only: George S. Gates, section 13, Ontario Township. P. O. Oneida. Joan

Andrew Jackson Kightlinger A farmer, son of Jacob and Maria Kightlinger of Pennsylvania, he was born in this county, Dec. 29, 1845. He spent his early life on a farm, and at country schools. He was married to Anna Shelton on Feb. 11, 1875. One child, Floyd, has blessed the union. A Democrat, P.O. Yates City. Jacob Kightlinger One of the old settlers of Knox County, he was born Nov.15, 1800, and cdame to the county in 1837, settling in Elba Township, where he lived for many years, being a live, enterprising citizen. He then moved to Yates City, where he now lives. Respected by all. L. C. Kightlinger A farmer, P.O. Yates City, he is a son of Jacob and Maria Ann Kightlinger, natives of Pennsylvania. L. C. was born in Knox County, in 1849, and was raised on a farm, and has continued the business with success. He attended the common schools. He was married in 1873 to Miss Laura E. Hurlbutt. Joan

John Ennis He is the son of John and Elizabeth (Kelley) Ennis, natives of New York, and was born in New York on June 24, 1806. he was educated in the common schools and Whitesborough Seminary, N. Y. His early life passed in lumbering, farming and teaching school. he studied engineering, surveying, and has followed farming. He was married in 1828 to Sally Loomis. They are the parents of 11 children, of whom 8 are living. He removed to Knox Co. He was School Commissioner, and Commissioner and Inspector of Highways in New York, and School Director and Road Commissioner in Illinois. He unite with the Methodist Church in 1860. A Republican. P.O. Yates City. Joan

In a message dated 04/25/01 4:05:23 PM Pacific Daylight Time, annav@cableone.net writes: > G& Hi Anna, Try this website: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/roconnor/ggehist.htm Diane S. Diane Eileen Davis Simpson Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 Researching - Broughard, Brouhard, Brohard, Dunbar, Laird, Davis, Bishop, Sawyer, Sheets, Moats, Gellinger. VA>OH>IN>IA A family tree can wither if nobody tends its roots.

Thank you for your quick response Diane! Anna V ----- Original Message ----- From: Diane14Sim@aol.com To: ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 6:31 PM Subject: Re: [ILKNOX-L] G & GE RAILROAD In a message dated 04/25/01 4:05:23 PM Pacific Daylight Time, annav@cableone.net writes: > G& Hi Anna, Try this website: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/roconnor/ggehist.htm Diane S. Diane Eileen Davis Simpson Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 Researching - Broughard, Brouhard, Brohard, Dunbar, Laird, Davis, Bishop, Sawyer, Sheets, Moats, Gellinger. VA>OH>IN>IA A family tree can wither if nobody tends its roots.

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/10989 Surname: Weedman ------------------------- All ~ Seeking information about Little John Coal Company, Victoria, Illinois. Possibly operating 1940's and/or earlier. Thank you Anna V Sioux City, Iowa

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/10987 Surname: ------------------------- Am seeking information about the G&GE Railroad line. My Grandpa John Weedman worked for them from 1941 to 1960. Can someone send me in the right direction? Thank you Anna V Sioux City, Iowa