Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/10961 Surname: Scott, Gentry ------------------------- I found B.H. Scott in the 1870 Census in Haw Creek Twp. If he had a daughter named Elizabeth (Lizzie is also how she is listed in the 1900 Nebraska Census, with her husband P.B. Gentry) then I think this is right! I would be really surprised to find more than one Bigger Head Scott in Knox County IL-someone told me that there was a Bigger Scott in the DAR Patriot Index, so possibly it is a family name. If there are Scott descendants still in the area, I would LOVE to hear from them-possibly we are kin!

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/10960 Surname: Duncan, Hawkins ------------------------- Looking for information on the Hawkins family of Bonnie and William who lived in Knox county in the early 1900's. Children: Ruby, Leland, Betty, Alice, Bonnie Duncan, Anna Marie, and Irmal.

In a message dated 4/12/2001 6:01:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ILKNOX-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Thanks for the information. I don't see either LINDSEY or DEAL within a > page of my LAWLER in the 1865 census so they probably weren't immediate > neighbors. Do you know where in Knox Co. they lived? My LAWLERs moved > from Persifer township in Knox Co. to Taylor Co. Iowa about 1878 and lived > in Clayton and Marshall townships. > > At the time of the 1860 census and when the estate was settled, the Deal family lived in the City of Knoxville. I have not been able to find the location of the bounty land. Francis Deal died before the 1860 census was taken. The family is listed as having real estate worth $1,000 at that time. When the estate was settled, they only had a home in Knoxville. The Hugh M. Lindsey family lived at Marshall in Taylor County, Iowa, from the 1870 census until the death of Hugh Lindsey in 1898 and Elizabeth in 1920.

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/10959 Surname: Dailey, Harrison ------------------------- I have info. regarding the ancestors of your Amanda Dailey. Check my web page at http://mkmcgold.home.att.net/gene.htm Go to the index to find her.

Shscvi - Thanks for the information. I don't see either LINDSEY or DEAL within a page of my LAWLER in the 1865 census so they probably weren't immediate neighbors. Do you know where in Knox Co. they lived? My LAWLERs moved from Persifer township in Knox Co. to Taylor Co. Iowa about 1878 and lived in Clayton and Marshall townships. At any rate, it appears that lots of families made the same moves but if I have to look through the PA census records at least I have some counties to start with first! If I find some connection, I'll be certain to let you know. Stuart Here is a possible connection for your Lawler family. In my family I have Elizabeth Jackson Deal who married Hugh M. Lindsey in Knox County, IL. This family moved from Knox County, IL to Taylor County, IA, between March 1866 and the 1870 census. Both of them were born in Pennsylvania. Hugh M. Lindsey was born in Frankford, Cumberland County, PA, and Elizabeth Jackson Deal was born at Chambersburg, Franklin County, PA. Elizabeth's father was Francis Deal and the family arrived in Knoxville in May 1854 to claim bounty land from the War or 1812. The Lindsey family moved from Pennsylvania to Delaware County, OH, in 1829, and to Knox County, IL, in 1853. Since these people made similar moves, is it possible that there was a connection? From information that I have is appears that some of the Lindsey family moved to Taylor County, IA, as early as 1863. Shscvi > Thanks for the info. The couple in question had 5 children together in > Knox Co. (to add to the two the wife had from a previous marriage) and then > moved the whole family to Taylor Co., IA for most of the remainder of their > lives. There is no divorce, alimony, death or otherwise in Knox Co. to > pin things down. Presumably there are land records involved but I don't > think they will shed any light on his parentage. > > It seems that John J. LAWLER just "appeared" in Knox Co. shortly before his > marriage. There is a John LAWLER in Tazewell Co. in the 1860 census but I > don't know if it's him or not. I plan to get back to the National > Archives in DC in a couple of weeks to do more census work, but the state > and federal censuses I have checked so far indicate he was born in PA and > his parents were natives (although some of the census info is > contradictory). On the other hand, his obituaries and family tradition say > he was born in Ireland and immigrated "at a young age". I have no clue yet > which is fact and which is fiction. > > I'm casting around for some record of his parents names that might lead me > to either an immigration record or an entry in the 1850 census somewhere > (possibly PA). I don't relish looking through every LAWLER family in the > entire 1850 census looking for a 12-year-old named John. > > Stuart

Here is a possible connection for your Lawler family. In my family I have Elizabeth Jackson Deal who married Hugh M. Lindsey in Knox County, IL. This family moved from Knox County, IL to Taylor County, IA, between March 1866 and the 1870 census. Both of them were born in Pennsylvania. Hugh M. Lindsey was born in Frankford, Cumberland County, PA, and Elizabeth Jackson Deal was born at Chambersburg, Franklin County, PA. Elizabeth's father was Francis Deal and the family arrived in Knoxville in May 1854 to claim bounty land from the War or 1812. The Lindsey family moved from Pennsylvania to Delaware County, OH, in 1829, and to Knox County, IL, in 1853. Since these people made similar moves, is it possible that there was a connection? From information that I have is appears that some of the Lindsey family moved to Taylor County, IA, as early as 1863. Shscvi > Thanks for the info. The couple in question had 5 children together in > Knox Co. (to add to the two the wife had from a previous marriage) and then > moved the whole family to Taylor Co., IA for most of the remainder of their > lives. There is no divorce, alimony, death or otherwise in Knox Co. to > pin things down. Presumably there are land records involved but I don't > think they will shed any light on his parentage. > > It seems that John J. LAWLER just "appeared" in Knox Co. shortly before his > marriage. There is a John LAWLER in Tazewell Co. in the 1860 census but I > don't know if it's him or not. I plan to get back to the National > Archives in DC in a couple of weeks to do more census work, but the state > and federal censuses I have checked so far indicate he was born in PA and > his parents were natives (although some of the census info is > contradictory). On the other hand, his obituaries and family tradition say > he was born in Ireland and immigrated "at a young age". I have no clue yet > which is fact and which is fiction. > > I'm casting around for some record of his parents names that might lead me > to either an immigration record or an entry in the 1850 census somewhere > (possibly PA). I don't relish looking through every LAWLER family in the > entire 1850 census looking for a 12-year-old named John. > > Stuart > > > > >

Hello list, I am new to this list. I have ancestor's who lived and died in Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois. Mrs. Harvey (Maria L. Hudson) Jerauld died May 26 1901 there. She and her husband are buried in Hope Cemetery there. I would like to know if the newspaper carried obits for 1901. I would greatly like to have her obit if there is a chance it would be in the newspaper. Thanks for any suggestions on this. Norma

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/10958 Surname: Scott, McKenna, Harshbarger ------------------------- Meg, I believe we have a match. I am Bruce Shepherd's sister Brenda. I happened to notice he posted a message and you responded. We have your Bigger Scott in our tree. I can't think there are too many people named "bigger" so it must be the same man. This is what I know: I have Bigger Scott (no dates) married to Leah Harshbarger(not dates). They have a daughter Lizzie Scott (no dates, and probably your great great grandma was it). Leah Harshbarger died in Greeenfield, Indiana. Leah's parents were Jacob Harshbarger and Elizabeth Beckner. Leah is a brother to my g-g-g-g-grandfather John Harshbarger. Leah was also married to a man named Staud Myers and had two children: John Will Myers and Julia Myers. I have a lot of info on the Harshbargers. They were from Switzerland. I imagine your Bigger Scott is also related to my g-g-grandma Matilda Scott McKenna through the Scott's too. A double cousin perhaps. Willing to share Harshbarger information. Sincerely, Brenda L. Shepherd

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/10957 Surname: Rambo, McKenna, Foster ------------------------- My great great Aunt was Hilda McKenna born in London, Mills IL in Knox Co. She married a man by the last name of Rambo. Hilda lived in the Maquon, IL area of Knox Co. I am trying to find the first name of the Rambo man she married. Hilda was the daughter of Peter & Matilda Scott McKenna. She was born in September of 1898. She was married a second time to a man with the last name of Foster. She shows up in Indiana with her last name of Rambo, and in Harvey, IL and New Orleans, LA with her last name of Foster. Any help appreciated. Brenda

Thanks to a great contribution from Tom Lundeen, we now have the Almshouse 1900 Federal Census available as an Excel spreadsheet on the Knox County USGenWeb site. It lists 159 names, ages, birth years, birth places, etc. of people who were working or living in the Almshouse on the census date. >From the Knox home page at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilknox/, go to the News section to find the spreadsheet. It is also available from the Records section for the 1900 Census, and from a link at the end of the Almshouse write-up. Happy hunting!! Bob Miller Site Coordinator Knox County, Illinois, USGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilknox/ Share your genealogy research with others! Upload your GEDCOM file to RootsWeb at: http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/

It's been awhile since this was posted. I'm looking for anyone who has info. on the Robert Winter family, born in Missouri around 1873: wife Susie J., children, Ethel, Ruth, Robert, Hazel, Earl, & Raymond. According to the 1920 census, they were living in Knox County, Victoria Twp. In the 1900 & 1910 census they were living in Kewanee, Henry County. Thanks. Paul

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/10955 Surname: Price ------------------------- Seeking information on WILLIAM, (b. Ohio) and EBENEZER PRICE, (b. Knox Co. 26Oct1828. Family history says they left for California gold fields with a group of "Knox County boys" known as the "Jayhawkers". ANY INFORMATION on either of these men would be greatly appreciated. Their father, Jonathon Price, was a resident of Knox. Co, 1828--1858 and most siblings were born there. I had previously found the name ROBERT PRICE, but have been unsuccessful in tying him to the elder William who would have been born 7Jun1763, though believe there might be a tie there. ROBERT PRICE was on the one Jayhawker list forwarded to me, and as of now is my best "clue". Any info on him would also be appreciated. Sherry Balow balowmsg@onemain.com

DOSSETT, JAMES He is the son of James and Thomy (Williams) Dossett, both natives of Virginia, and in moderate circumstances, and was born in Virginia Oct. 27, 1827. He was educated in the common schools, and learned the trade of tailor in which business his early life was passed, but afterwards, became a farmer so that his trade and profession have been that of a farmer and tailor. He removed from Virginia to Illinois, thence California and Oregon, and from those States to Knox County, Illinois. On Aug. 7, 1851 he was married to Cynthia A. Butts. They have been the parents of eleven children, of whom eight are now living. In 1863-64 he held the office of Collector of Persifer Twp. Republican, P.O. Knoxville Joan

John - Thanks for the info. The couple in question had 5 children together in Knox Co. (to add to the two the wife had from a previous marriage) and then moved the whole family to Taylor Co., IA for most of the remainder of their lives. There is no divorce, alimony, death or otherwise in Knox Co. to pin things down. Presumably there are land records involved but I don't think they will shed any light on his parentage. It seems that John J. LAWLER just "appeared" in Knox Co. shortly before his marriage. There is a John LAWLER in Tazewell Co. in the 1860 census but I don't know if it's him or not. I plan to get back to the National Archives in DC in a couple of weeks to do more census work, but the state and federal censuses I have checked so far indicate he was born in PA and his parents were natives (although some of the census info is contradictory). On the other hand, his obituaries and family tradition say he was born in Ireland and immigrated "at a young age". I have no clue yet which is fact and which is fiction. I'm casting around for some record of his parents names that might lead me to either an immigration record or an entry in the 1850 census somewhere (possibly PA). I don't relish looking through every LAWLER family in the entire 1850 census looking for a 12-year-old named John. Stuart ILKNOX-L-request@ro otsweb.com To: ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com cc: 04/09/2001 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [ILKNOX-L] Please respond to ILKNOX-L Yes, I had a similar situation in Knox County. No groom's registry in Knox County (in contrast to Wisconsin). The land records should be available; the census would be the 1st place to look, i.e. which township etc. When the land changed hands you may be able to determine if it was due to death, or if there was a mortgage, or alimony, or whatever. Just studying the map will give you information, too; what kind of land, how large, who were the neighbors (relatives, perhaps)? I hit the jackpot with this in Warren County and from the land records tracked down a divorce. The Circuit Court has boxes of fragile records they keep from the 19th Century, and they were very gracious about going through those old records at a nominal charge. Checking the land records will be well worth your effort. Good luck, and I like your NAV 2001. John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stuart Roll" <sroll@symantec.com> To: <ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 10:56 AM Subject: [ILKNOX-L] > Greetings - > > One of my ancestors, John J. LAWLER married Mrs. Sarah Ann (DOSSETT) > Henshaw in Knox Co. in 1861. I have a copy (from microfilm) of the > Marriage Certificate and its accompanying affidavit (although the > certificate shows his last name as LOLLY), but I still have no clue as to > John LAWLER's parents and conflicting information as to his birthplace. > > First, is there another set of marriage information that was kept in Knox > Co. at that time? I'm thinking of a marriage *registration* or somesuch > where the bride and groom generally have to name their parents, place of > birth, etc. (I've seen these elsewhere). > > Second, any other clues as to what other records (other than marriage) > would be available there? I can't think of any other legal records that > John LAWLER might have left during his approximately 18 years there which > might include his parent's names. He probably purchased land, but I > wouldn't think that would help. > > Any suggestions? > > Stuart >

Victoria is a town northeast of Galesburg. Take a look at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilknox/home/maps.htm on the Knox County USGenWeb site for a variety of historical and current maps that will show Victoria. You might also want to take a general look around the website http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilknox/. It contains a lot of genealogical and historical information about Knox County. Bob Miller Site Coordinator Knox County, Illinois, USGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilknox/ Share your genealogy research with others! Upload your GEDCOM file to RootsWeb at: http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ -----Original Message----- From: Rusly & Michelle Gunawan [mailto:ruslygu@bwsys.net] Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 9:19 AM To: ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILKNOX-L] Etherly / Smith Cemetery Bob, I appreciate the info, but where is Victoria? Is it an outright town? I grew up a few hours from there and my mother who lived in Galesburg never heard of Victoria. Thanks! Michelle ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Miller" <Bob_Miller@rdmiller.com> To: <ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 9:46 PM Subject: RE: [ILKNOX-L] Etherly / Smith Cemetery > The Etherly Cemetery (sometimes called "Smith Cemetery") is located in the > southeast 1/4 of Section 30 of Victoria Township. It is 2 1/2 miles south > of the Methodist Church in Victoria, then east (left) on the first road east > about 3/4 mile. It is in very bad condition. > Bob Miller > Site Coordinator > Knox County, Illinois, USGenWeb > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilknox/ > Share your genealogy research with others! > Upload your GEDCOM file to RootsWeb at: > http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ > > -----Original Message----- > From: Rusly & Michelle Gunawan [mailto:ruslygu@bwsys.net] > Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 9:23 PM > To: ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ILKNOX-L] Etherly / Smith Cemetery > > Does anyone know of the exact location of this cemetery in today's terms? > We think it is in Victoria Township but where is that? Appreciate your > help! > > Michelle Gunawan > ruslygu@bwsys.net > >

Greetings - One of my ancestors, John J. LAWLER married Mrs. Sarah Ann (DOSSETT) Henshaw in Knox Co. in 1861. I have a copy (from microfilm) of the Marriage Certificate and its accompanying affidavit (although the certificate shows his last name as LOLLY), but I still have no clue as to John LAWLER's parents and conflicting information as to his birthplace. First, is there another set of marriage information that was kept in Knox Co. at that time? I'm thinking of a marriage *registration* or somesuch where the bride and groom generally have to name their parents, place of birth, etc. (I've seen these elsewhere). Second, any other clues as to what other records (other than marriage) would be available there? I can't think of any other legal records that John LAWLER might have left during his approximately 18 years there which might include his parent's names. He probably purchased land, but I wouldn't think that would help. Any suggestions? Stuart

Yes, I had a similar situation in Knox County. No groom's registry in Knox County (in contrast to Wisconsin). The land records should be available; the census would be the 1st place to look, i.e. which township etc. When the land changed hands you may be able to determine if it was due to death, or if there was a mortgage, or alimony, or whatever. Just studying the map will give you information, too; what kind of land, how large, who were the neighbors (relatives, perhaps)? I hit the jackpot with this in Warren County and from the land records tracked down a divorce. The Circuit Court has boxes of fragile records they keep from the 19th Century, and they were very gracious about going through those old records at a nominal charge. Checking the land records will be well worth your effort. Good luck, and I like your NAV 2001. John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stuart Roll" <sroll@symantec.com> To: <ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 10:56 AM Subject: [ILKNOX-L] > Greetings - > > One of my ancestors, John J. LAWLER married Mrs. Sarah Ann (DOSSETT) > Henshaw in Knox Co. in 1861. I have a copy (from microfilm) of the > Marriage Certificate and its accompanying affidavit (although the > certificate shows his last name as LOLLY), but I still have no clue as to > John LAWLER's parents and conflicting information as to his birthplace. > > First, is there another set of marriage information that was kept in Knox > Co. at that time? I'm thinking of a marriage *registration* or somesuch > where the bride and groom generally have to name their parents, place of > birth, etc. (I've seen these elsewhere). > > Second, any other clues as to what other records (other than marriage) > would be available there? I can't think of any other legal records that > John LAWLER might have left during his approximately 18 years there which > might include his parent's names. He probably purchased land, but I > wouldn't think that would help. > > Any suggestions? > > Stuart >

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/10954 Surname: Stafford, Melton ------------------------- Would anyone be willing to do a look-up in the 1899 Historical Encyclopedia of IL and Knox County - page 798? I am trying to confirm whether Samuel Stafford of Rio Township, Knox County, is the brother of my great grandfather, John Stafford, born in Cavan County, Ireland. I have a family photograph labelled, "Samuel Stafford", taken in late 1800's in photography studio in Galesburg, Illinois. Also have two other individual photos of woman (Lucinda Melton Stafford)and young man (Guy Stafford)taken at same place.

Bob, I appreciate the info, but where is Victoria? Is it an outright town? I grew up a few hours from there and my mother who lived in Galesburg never heard of Victoria. Thanks! Michelle ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Miller" <Bob_Miller@rdmiller.com> To: <ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 9:46 PM Subject: RE: [ILKNOX-L] Etherly / Smith Cemetery > The Etherly Cemetery (sometimes called "Smith Cemetery") is located in the > southeast 1/4 of Section 30 of Victoria Township. It is 2 1/2 miles south > of the Methodist Church in Victoria, then east (left) on the first road east > about 3/4 mile. It is in very bad condition. > Bob Miller > Site Coordinator > Knox County, Illinois, USGenWeb > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilknox/ > Share your genealogy research with others! > Upload your GEDCOM file to RootsWeb at: > http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ > > -----Original Message----- > From: Rusly & Michelle Gunawan [mailto:ruslygu@bwsys.net] > Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 9:23 PM > To: ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ILKNOX-L] Etherly / Smith Cemetery > > Does anyone know of the exact location of this cemetery in today's terms? > We think it is in Victoria Township but where is that? Appreciate your > help! > > Michelle Gunawan > ruslygu@bwsys.net > >

If I have the location correct, bad condition doesn't describe it. It's not there any more. If I'm thinking of the right one there was only one stone left last week when I drove by. The rest is plowed under. The only stone left is a fairly large, what appears to be, from the road, gray marble monument. Todd At 09:46 PM 4/8/01 -0500, you wrote: >The Etherly Cemetery (sometimes called "Smith Cemetery") is located in the >southeast 1/4 of Section 30 of Victoria Township. It is 2 1/2 miles south >of the Methodist Church in Victoria, then east (left) on the first road east >about 3/4 mile. It is in very bad condition. >Bob Miller >Site Coordinator >Knox County, Illinois, USGenWeb >http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilknox/ >Share your genealogy research with others! >Upload your GEDCOM file to RootsWeb at: >http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ > >-----Original Message----- >From: Rusly & Michelle Gunawan [mailto:ruslygu@bwsys.net] >Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 9:23 PM >To: ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [ILKNOX-L] Etherly / Smith Cemetery > >Does anyone know of the exact location of this cemetery in today's terms? >We think it is in Victoria Township but where is that? Appreciate your >help! > >Michelle Gunawan >ruslygu@bwsys.net > > >