JOHN ENNIS A son of John and Elizabeth (Kelley) Ennis, natives of New York, was born in New York on June 24, 1806; he was educated in the common schools and Whitesborough Seminary , NY. 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, and they are the parents of 11 children, of whom 8 are living. He removed to Knox County; was School Commissioner and Inspector of Highways in New York, and School Director and Road Commissioner in Illinois. He united with the Methodist Church in 1860. Republican. P.O. Yates City. Joan :o)

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/878 Surname: MAPPS, MCELWAIN ------------------------- I am looking for information on the family of William Bell and Mary Jane (MAPPS) MCELWAIN. My 3rd great-grandmother, Isabella (MAPPS) POWELL, was the older sister of Mary Jane. From my understanding, William Bell was b. 4 May, 1825, in Cumberland co., PA, and d. 10 Feb., 1886, in Knox co., IL. Mary Jane was b. 20 Aug., 1829, in Cumberland co., PA, and d. 14 Apr., 1908, in York co., NE. According to her death certificate, she was removed to Knoxville, IL, for burial. I know of one son, W. H. MCELWAIN, whom Mary Jane appeared to have lived with in York co., NE.

We have recently added histories for Victoria, Truro and Sparta townships to the Knox County USGenWeb site. They can be found from the histories overview page at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilknox/histories/histories.htm. We have also added more menu links to each page on the site. We hope they will further improve navigation. Happy reading! 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/

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/876 Surname: Ennis ------------------------- These are exerpts taken from the 1886 Portrait and Biography of Knox County. "JOHN ENNIS, a retired farmer, is a resident of Knox County, whose home lies on section 1, in Salem Township. He was born in Oneida County, N. Y., June 24, 1806, and his grandfather, John Ennis, was a native of England. The father our subject, Michael Ennis, was an early settler in Oneida County." "Mr. Ennis was married Sept. 27, 1828, to Sally Loomis, who was born in Oneida County, N. Y., Jan. 29, 1807, and is the daughter of Jeremiah and Sally (Higby) Loomnis." The biography has more. An image of it will be added to the Knox County USGenWeb site if you are interested in it. Link: Knox County USGenWeb Site URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilknox/>

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/873 Surname: ENNIS ------------------------- Can anyone tell me what is said about JOHN ENNIS in the Portrait and Biography Album of Knox County, page 477 ? contact Bob at bhistomaha@aol.com

I don't know about your Rambos, but they were related to the Norths who came to Knox County in the 1850's from WVA. An early Rambo married a North ancestor in Philadelphia in the 1700's. She was a descendant of Peter Gunnerson Rambo. I could look it up if you are interested as I have the whole early Rambo family genealogy. Susan

Hi Erin, I can't help you but do you have an Emily Rambo daughter of Levi? This is what I have. Emily Rambo married Clark HAYNES 20 Nov 1856 in Knox Co. IL. Clark Haynes was the son of Asa Haynes and Mary Jane Elizabeth GADDIS. In 1870 Clark/Emily were in Ray Co. MO. Clark Haynes died 22 Aug 1891 in Artesia, Los Angeles Co., CA. I don't know what happened to Emily. On your connection with Todd Co. MN-- Clark Haynes had a sister Margaret b. 1832. Margaret had a mother-in-law Elizabeth "Betsey" PLUMB who married (1) John SWEETSER and (2) Uzzi NICKERSON. Elizabeth and Uzzi Nickerson had a son Levi b. 1836. Levi married in 1857 to Mary Elizabeth HOUSH. Levi and family also moved to Todd Co. MN. I guess what they say to look at the neighbors is always helpful. I thought that the Nickersons went by themselves but it looks like that maybe several families from Knox Co. went to that county also. Kathie from CA

Hi All ! I'll try again with my line ! Alvah A. Hulbert born about 1820, Portage, Ohio. Alvah married Eleanor Richards, they had a son Lyman B. Hulbert born about 1841 in Knox County, Illinois. Lyman Hulbert married Jennie T. Walton 1873, Illinois. Lyman and Jennie had a son John Logan Hulbert born 1878, North English, Iowa. Anyone researching these lines or have anymore information on the family. Thanks Kathy Hulbert ----- Original Message ----- From: ILKNOX-D-request@rootsweb.com To: ILKNOX-D@rootsweb.com Sent: January 26, 2001 10:00 AM Subject: ILKNOX-D Digest V01 #22

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/871 Surname: ------------------------- Re: John Thompson, Altona, Knox co; he came here from ohio via Indiana and squatted on the school section of Walnut Grove twp and was forced to buy his home,etc when the "school section" was auctioned off. He was NOT a veteran of war of 1812 (some historys say he was) but his sons served in the Civil war. Lapiere was platted along the expected right of way of the Military TRact RR (later became CB&Q/BN). Amos Ward was one of the early directors/stock holder of the MTRR so Piatt had inside info. Mr. Willards store in the NW corner of main & depot is still operating in 2001! It was the only store for several years between Kewanne and G'berg-got lots of business while the MTRR was being built. You can find further info and sources for the abovc in my "book" in the G'berg library-"a history of altona and walnut grove twp" a plagerized and original work. hugh /ps binlaw is hal bern-he needs more swedes to find their ancestors since he has retired and has time.

Good morning listers! I am looking for information on RAMBO's. Specifically the family of Thomas George and Rebecca Jane RAMBO. Thomas is the son of Joseph Rambo Jr, born April 2, 1827 in Greenbrier, VA. Rebecca is the daughter of Levi Rambo born June 6, 1832 also in Greebrier, VA. Thomas and Rebecca are first cousins, Joseph and Levi are the sons of Joseph Rambo. Thomas and Rebecca were married July 4, 1852 in Knox Co and Thomas served in the Civil War as a private in the Infantry Division or the 36th Illinois Regiment. I know they were in Knox Co. They came there from Ohio and VA before that. In 1870 Thomas and Rebecca moved thier family to Todd Co, MN. I cannot find them in the census index for 1850 or 1860. Levi's family is there in 1850. I have found family trees on the internet that link them to a Peter Gunnarson Rambo that came from Sweden ca 1640-1650, but I'd like to confirm all that myself. Can anyone help me out? Erin _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/870 Surname: Collins ------------------------- thank you on the information on your collins family. We will work to see if can find a match.

Marna, Just for the heck of it, I grabbed the Kewanee, IL telephone book. There is a Hinman listed in rural Annawan/rural Kewanee. If you would like their address/tel. please contact me privately. Michelle Gunawan ruslygu@bwsys.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marna Scott" <marnascott@lisco.net> To: <ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 9:14 AM Subject: [ILKNOX-L] Hinman, Kewanee > All: > > Around 1937, there was a Hinman family that lived in Galesburg, but > transferred to Kewanee. One daughter, was Kathryn, and one was Betty. There > also were other children. > > I would really like to know what hapened to this family. Is anyone on this > board familiar with this family? > > Thank you, > > - Marna - > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rusly & Michelle Gunawan" <ruslygu@bwsys.net> > To: <ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 12:40 AM > Subject: Re: [ILKNOX-L] Dyer > > > > Rosalie, > > > > There are Dyer's living in Kewanee, Illinois which is Henry County. Just > > the next county over. > > > > Michelle > > ruslygu@bwsys.net > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Rosalie Ferry" <idarose@sandpoint.net> > > To: <ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2001 8:25 PM > > Subject: [ILKNOX-L] Dyer > > > > > > > Are there any Dyer inquires on this list. > > > > > > Researching Dyer, Hoke, Culler, Little, Martin > > > > > > Thanks, Rosalie > > > > > > > >

Janice: We have corresponded before regarding Elizabeth Cannon Champion Mansfield and Mary Cannon Champion. I have just rec'd information that Elizabeth Champion & James Mansfield were married in KY by a methodist preacher. I have information that Thomas Mansfield, son of James & Elizabeth Champion Mansfield was associated with the Christian Church in Henderson Co in 1850. It is possible that the Mansfields & Champions were associated with the Christian Church in Knox CO. Carol Heller, researching Ely, Mansfield, Duval, Wilmot, Sims in Knox CO.

First of all, thanks to Andrew Brott for the great "links" to websites! Now for my question.....when my ancestor, Mary "Polly" Cannon CHAMPION was in Mercer County, Kentucky, she was a member of the Shaker community. We believe she has a daughter buried there (1829). When Mary / Polly came to Knox County, I was wondering if anyone has church records for a Mary CHAMPION which would tell me which church she attended. Mary died 12 January 1847 in Henderson, Knox County, Illinois. Thanks so much for any help! Jan Lund

All: Around 1937, there was a Hinman family that lived in Galesburg, but transferred to Kewanee. One daughter, was Kathryn, and one was Betty. There also were other children. I would really like to know what hapened to this family. Is anyone on this board familiar with this family? Thank you, - Marna - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rusly & Michelle Gunawan" <ruslygu@bwsys.net> To: <ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 12:40 AM Subject: Re: [ILKNOX-L] Dyer > Rosalie, > > There are Dyer's living in Kewanee, Illinois which is Henry County. Just > the next county over. > > Michelle > ruslygu@bwsys.net > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rosalie Ferry" <idarose@sandpoint.net> > To: <ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2001 8:25 PM > Subject: [ILKNOX-L] Dyer > > > > Are there any Dyer inquires on this list. > > > > Researching Dyer, Hoke, Culler, Little, Martin > > > > Thanks, Rosalie > > > >

Rosalie, There are Dyer's living in Kewanee, Illinois which is Henry County. Just the next county over. Michelle ruslygu@bwsys.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rosalie Ferry" <idarose@sandpoint.net> To: <ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2001 8:25 PM Subject: [ILKNOX-L] Dyer > Are there any Dyer inquires on this list. > > Researching Dyer, Hoke, Culler, Little, Martin > > Thanks, Rosalie >

Are there any Dyer inquires on this list. Researching Dyer, Hoke, Culler, Little, Martin Thanks, Rosalie

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/869 Surname: COLLINS, DOOLIN, DUNBAR, ROWE ------------------------- Hi, I have COLLINS ancestors in Knox Co. but I'm not sure if they are connected to your family or not. I have a Thomas COLLINS married to Bethia ROWE in Knox Co. on 1 Jan 1885. Thomas is the son of James and Mary (Polly) DOOLIN COLLINS. Thomas' sister, Milly COLLINS was married to George Washington DUNBAR, my gggrandfather. If any of this sounds like it might relate to your family, contact me at Diane14Sim@aol.com and we can compare note. Thanks very much, Diane Simpson

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/868 Surname: Collins ------------------------- I have information that Rice collins was born about 1852 in galesburg to Thomas and Martha Rae. I need more information like an exact date or brothers or sisters. thank You.

Tom - Thanks for the information - Robert Lavine Schnauze99@aol.com, on 1/20/01 10:12 AM, said: >Hi - Looking for fanily history, relatives, pics., etc. for Gustaf Otto >Larsson / Lavine and his brother Carl Frederick Larsson AKA (Victor Larsson) >who came to Galesburg in 1866 from Södra Vi Swe. Gustaf lived at 204 N >Chambers St. One of Victor's offspring was involved in politics and served >in >Springfield possibly representing Galesburg / Knox coumty. There was a >newspaper photo at one time asking who these early Galesburg residents were >which turned out to be Gustaf Otto and his family. Their father was Lars >Andersson Rossi of Sweden. Robert Lavine The political descendant to whom you refer _might_ be Richard "Dick" Larson, who was a State Senator in the 1950s and 1960s. He lived just a few blocks north of the Chambers Street address, but we can't help you with his heritage. Tom Lundeen