DYER, MARION A farmer, son of Joseph and Margaret (McClintock) Dyer, natives of Ohio, he was born in Fulton County, Illinois on August 12, 1836. His early life was passed on the farm, and he received a common school education. On December 25, 1855 he married Hannah Hall. They are the parents of five children, of whom four are living. He was a soldier in the 47th Illinois Infantry, and was in several battles and skirmishes. On March 4, 1864 he moved to Knox County. He was School Trustee for eight years and now holds the offices of Justice of the Peace and School Director. P.O. London Mills, Fulton County Joan

GRICE, JAMES T. A farmer, the son of James and Sarah (Thompson) Grice, the former of Pennsylvania, the latter of Virginia, he was born in Highland County, Ohio, on August 25, 1819. He spent his childhood on the farm and was educated in the district schools. He came to Knox County, Illinois, in 1856. He married Mahala Davis on March 10, 1842. He has been a member of the M. E. Church since 1844. He is a Republican, P.O. Abingdon. THURMAN, ELISHA A farmer, P.O. Maquon, he was born July 1, 1812 in Highland County, Ohio, the son of Thomas and Feba (Goard) Thurman, natives of Virginia. His early life passed on the farm,and he moved to Illinois in 1830, settleing in Knox County, and has been out of the county only three years time since. On December 25, 1834, he was married to Anna Hall. They are the parents of nine children, of whom seven are living. He was first a member of the Methodist Church, but now belongs to the Christian, which he joined in 1838 or 1839. He has been School Director and Trustee. He is a Republican. He owns 592 acres of land. THURMAN, W. H. A farmer, son of Philip and Jane Thurman, from Virginia, he was born in Highland County, Ohio, on march 27, 1822. He only attended the district school a few terms. He came to Illinois in 1841 and worked the first three years for his board and a three-year-old colt, and the next summer for $9.00 per month. On January 3, 1845, he married Phebe Jane Thurman. He has been a member of the Christian Church for many years, and has been a member of the School Board of the township. He is a Republican, P.O. Yates City. Joan

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

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

EDWARDS, GEORGE L. He was born at Somerton, England on March 3, 1843, the son of George and Elizabet Edwards, of England, who were in good circumstances. He was educated in common and select schools of Enlgand and district schools in Illinois. He has always followed farming. He resides in Ontario Township, postoffice Oneida. He married Mary J. Noble on November 6, 1867, and they have one child, a girl. He is Republican in politics. EDWARDS, SAMUEL A son of George and Elizabeth Edwards, of England, he was born in England on June 26, 1847. He was educated in the common schools of England and Illinois. He came from England to Ontario where he resides on a farm which occupation he has always followed. He married on December 9, 1868 to Amy Roe, and they have five children, three boys and two girls. He is Republican in politics. Post office, Oneida. Joan

DAVIS, SAMUEL A farmer, son of james and Martha (Edwards) Davis, natives of England, he was born in England April 10, 1826. His early life was passed on the farm, and he received his eduation from the night and day schools of England, and Knox College, Galesburg. He learned the mason's trade, but changed afterward to farming, in which he has been very successful and well prospered. He removed from England to Canada in 1846, thence to Cook County, Illinois, in 1847, and to Knox County in 1848. On December 26, 1858, he was married to Lucy Jane Bond. They have been the parents of eight children, of whom seven are now living. In 1866 he was baptized by Rev. David Thompson, and united with the Christian Church, ow which he is Deacon and Trustee. He is Republican in politics. P.O. Hermon DAVIS, WILLIAM An attorney, postoffice, Galesburg; boron in England September 24, 1824, the son of James and Martha Davis, natives of England. He removed to Canada in 1847. He had learned his profession partly in England and partly in Canada. He married in 1861 to Anna M. Hewson, of Canada. They are the parents of four children, of whom one is dead. He moved from Canada to Galesburg in 1862. He is a Republican, and was baptized in England, and upon a confession of faith united with the First Church of Christ (Congregational) in 1863. He has been very successful as a laywer. Joan

Thank you Tom for that info. Can you tell me how old Anna Swanson was in 1900? I doubt that it is the same person, but one never knows for sure. The name Svenson was the Swedish spelling, I'm sure. My grandfather's first name was Swen, so I kind of think it would have been Swenson. Other records, however, have him recorded as Swan. LOL. Whatever. Thanks, Judy

SWANSON, S. W. The son of Peter and Betsey Swanson, he was born in Christian- stad, Sweden, June 14, 1833. He removed to Knox Conty in 1852. He married Nellie Troedson April 3, 1855, and they are the parents of seven children. He united with the Lutheran church in 1847. He is engaged in farming. A Republican, P.O. Galesburg. SWANSON, N. P., resides at Galesburg. Joan

Hi, I posted this a couple weeks ago, but didn't see an answer, so I thought I would try again. Does anyone have access to a city directory for Galesburg 1900 and would be willing to do a look up for me? I'm looking for information on Robert Leftwich. According to the census, he was in Galesburg in 1900. I need his occupation and any other information available. Please help! Glenda in Phoenix

Hi Glenda, You might want to try the Galesburg Public Library at (309) 343-6118. They may have someone who will do a lookup for you on their microfilm. 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: GMcken5543@aol.com [mailto:GMcken5543@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 10:53 AM To: ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ILKNOX-L] 1900 Galesburg Directory Hi, I posted this a couple weeks ago, but didn't see an answer, so I thought I would try again. Does anyone have access to a city directory for Galesburg 1900 and would be willing to do a look up for me? I'm looking for information on Robert Leftwich. According to the census, he was in Galesburg in 1900. I need his occupation and any other information available. Please help! Glenda in Phoenix

JudyByJudy@aol.com, on 4/7/01 5:43 PM, said: >By any chance, is there a person by the name of Nathale Svenson in the 1900 >census? The closest is an Anna SWANSON; no one with the surname of SVENSON. Tom

>>By any chance, is there a person by the name of Nathale Svenson in the 1900 >>census? > >The closest is an Anna SWANSON; no one with the surname of SVENSON. Hi Tom, Could you please send me the information on Anna Swanson ... I believe she is one of mine :} In the past couple of months we have found a whole bunch of other family members that immigrated to Illinois from Sweden - just don't know what surnames they all used in the US! Thanks a lot. Mary atwood@garlic.com

I don't know if this Thomas Pool might be connected to your Pool family, but just in case: Knox County, Illinois History 1878, pg 700 POOL, THOMAS H. A farmer, the son of Benjamin and Nancy Pool, who were of Southern birth, and removed to Clark County, Indiana where Thomas was born Aug. 19, 1830. When but four years old he came with his parents to Henderson County, Illinois, and in 1841 settled in Knox County. He was married Dec. 4, 1850 to nancy McMurtry. Two sons and six daughters being the fruits of the union. Democrat. P.O. Rio Joan

Tom, By any chance, is there a person by the name of Nathale Svenson in the 1900 census? Thank you for looking for me. Much appreciated.

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/10952 Surname: Mary C Pool, Bennie H Pool, Nellie M Pool, Arthur R Pool, James E Pool ------------------------- Milton P Pool b 25 Oct 1875 died 12 Apr 1935 m Rose Bowens on 10 Dec 1902 in Knox Co IL and had 5 children Mary C Bennie H Nellie M Arthur R and James E Can anyone help me with information on this family All I have is the above John jsc@erinet.com

Fran Forni, on 4/7/01 12:05 PM, said: >Read your response to Grace,1900 Census Almshouse and Potter's field. Hoping >you will give me a helping hand,also. I'm trying to find anything on Olaf >(Oloff) T. Duvon. Married Mary Torcell 21 Aug 1871 in Galesburg. 1912 Mary >left Galesburg and moved to California. Olaf didn't follow. A family member >finally mentioned "he didn't have any money left and was in some sort of a >home". Any lead will be appreciated. Fran: If Mary left in 1912, and Olof stayed in Galesburg and later ended up in the Alms House, this would explain why he doesn't appear there in the 1900 Census. The name also does not appear on the list of burials there, which extend beyond the 1900 date. Sorry not to be of more help, Tom Lundeen

Tom, Read your response to Grace,1900 Census Almshouse and Potter's field. Hoping you will give me a helping hand,also. I'm trying to find anything on Olaf (Oloff) T. Duvon. Married Mary Torcell 21 Aug 1871 in Galesburg. 1912 Mary left Galesburg and moved to California. Olaf didn't follow. A family member finally mentioned "he didn't have any money left and was in some sort of a home". Any lead will be appreciated. Thanks, Fran (CA)

To Bob in MN: 2 of my relatives were so listed in 1870. Good luck. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Miller" <Bob_Miller@rdmiller.com> To: <ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 06, 2001 4:22 PM Subject: RE: [ILKNOX-L] Almshouse text from 1878 History of Knox Count > Tom, > > Do you know if Almshouse residents are listed on any of the earlier Federal > Censuses of Knox County? > > Bob in Minnesota > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tom Lundeen [mailto:tom@lundeen.org] > Sent: Friday, April 06, 2001 4:12 PM > To: ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ILKNOX-L] Almshouse text from 1878 History of Knox Count > > GraceJackson@aol.com, on 4/6/01 3:45 PM, said: > > >Is there a list of Names of those who lived in the Alomshouse?...grace > > > > Grace: > > There is none that I know of, but we have the 1900 Census for the Alms > House, plus at least a partial list of those who were buried there. > Probably 120 people on the Census (including employees) and another 60 or > so deaths (there may be some on both). If you have a name or two, I'd be > happy to look them up for you. > > Tom Lundeen > >

Just ran across Manly's book on the web which includes a map of the various routes of the Lost '49ers. Manly wasn't a Jayhawker but travelled with them part of the journey and wrote about them. The map shows what is believed by some to be the Jayhawker route. Here's the URL: http://www.wickiup.com/wickiup/manly/index.html The trunk found by Jerry Freeman will be on "History's Mysteries" on the History Channel, April 25. Don't know the exact time. Rex

I appreciate you checking for Susan Hendrickson for me. Susan died 27 May 1926 supposedly Knox Co., IL but no cemetery or death record has been found for her. Again, thanks........Grace