CHESNEY, Mons Iron molder, son of Charles Frederick and Catherine (Soldwin), was born in Sweden, Oct. 24, 1822. His early life was spent on the farm, and his education was obtained in the common schools of Sweden. He learned the tailor's trade and followed it for sixteen years. He came to this country and settled in Victoria, Knox County, in 1852. He married Ellen Peterson July 4, 1856, by whom he has had five children, four of whom, 2 sons and 2 daughters, are living. He removed to Galesburg where he now lives, in 1863. He has been a member of the Lutheran Church for over forty years. CHESNEY, John E. Wagon and carriage maker, Abingdon, he is the son of Thomas and hannah (Mitchell) Chesney of Maryland. He was born in Hartford County, Maryland in April 1815. He was educated in common schools in Indiana, and learned his trade with his father. He came to Abingdon April 21, 1842. He was married to Hannah J. Swartz June 6, 1844, and the second time to Eliza E. Foster Dec. 21, 1854. He is a member of the M. E. Church and Class Leader. Republican in politics. CHESNEY, Mrs. J. H., residence Abingdon CHILD, Erastus Son of Charles and Clarissa Child of Connecticut, he was born Oct. 4, 1817 in Exeter, N. Y. His early life was spent on the farm. thinking to become a public speaker he entered Oneida Institute, New York, graduating in 1841; that not proving satisfactory, and after teaching school for a long time, he settled down as a mechanic, still clinging in some form to books and the press. He has been a regular newspaper correspondent for twelve years, and was the Oneida correspondent for the Galesburg Republican from the first, and since for the Republican-Register. He also deals in the Simmons sash supporter. He was married April 29, 1846 to Rachel Foster of Whitestown, NY. Of their children Sarah E. is now the wife of F. B. Webb, Bedford, IA; Charles F. met his death by scalding when young, and Julia I. is with her parents. He came to Oneida in 1855. He was a radical Abolitionist, and is now Republican. Postoffice, Oneida. Joan

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/854 Surname: Swart, Dunn ------------------------- I was wondering if it would be possible to get an obit for Gilbert Swart.  He lived in Knox, Illinois at the time of his death.  He died on 27 Jan 1890.   I know that his wife's name was Lydia Dunn (maiden name).  She passed away before he did. He had the following children:  Gretta Hamilton, Rochester Swart, John Swart, Elizabeth Swart, and Gilbert Swart.   He may have originally been from Virginia.   I can't supply any more information at this time. Thanks for your efforts. Denise Nelson

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/853 Surname: PETERSON, MOW, EADS ------------------------- I am looking for information on Henry Peterson who married Betty Johnson in 1889 in Knox Co., IL. I believe his father was Henry William Peterson. Does anyone know what his mother's name was?

Yes, I did send this information yesterday. However, I have learned a bit more today, so will re-post the message with additional information. Here is the new "stuff": (217) 524-7216 (the number of the Illinois State Historical Library) or (217) 785-7941 (this number belongs to a staff member, probably the person responsible for sending out the brochure) Also, when I called they inquired if I was a citizen of Illinois. When I told them I was they told me that a copy was available at my local library. I said that I understood that, but I wanted to have my own copy to save time so that when I went to the library, I would already know what I wanted to order. Only then did the person agree to take my mailing address and send me a copy. jk] ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The following item was "lifted" from another list: ILPEORIA-L@rootsweb.com. I thought it would interest anyone who is doing research anywhere in Illinois. Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2001 15:34:45 -0500 From: "Cheryl Rothwell" <LoganCty@mindspring.com> To: ILPEORIA-L@rootsweb.com I was talking to a woman at the library the other day and she said the Illinois State Historical Library, at the Old State Capitol, has a booklet/brochure that lists all the newspapers, and dates, available for inter-library loan and it is FREE. She was viewing tapes for Ottawa, Rockford areas. So I called the next day and asked about it and the woman said, no problem - need your name and address - that was it. So I am expecting it this week - I hope. It will also have the dates the film covers and areas. So if anyone calls, I'm sure they will oblige. Illinois State Historical Library Old State Capitol Springfield, IL 62701(217) 785-7941

I want to say thank you to the whole list for their kind remarks. I am hoping that with Bob in charge that I will get more time to transcribe information. This is also one of the nicest and most helpful lists that I am on, helpful, on topic and no flame wars and I am on some lists that are always erupting. I would like to ask people on the list to start submitting biographies, obituaries or other Knox county information that they might have. So many of the people who have written are people who have already sent great information, but I know there is lots more. So keep up the great list and I will try and do more typing now that Bob has taken over so much of the web work. Pat Pat Thomas Post Office Box 885 Winona, Minnesota 55987-0885 1-507-452-8290 mailto:ptthomas@hbci.com Knox County, Illinois USGENWEB Assistant CC http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilknox/knindex.htm

----- Original Message ----- From: Pat Thomas To: ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com Sent: January 08, 2001 07:32 PM Subject: [ILKNOX-L] Thank you I want to say thank you to the whole list for their kind remarks. I am hoping that with Bob in charge that I will get more time to transcribe information. This is also one of the nicest and most helpful lists that I am on, helpful, on topic and no flame wars and I am on some lists that are always erupting. I would like to ask people on the list to start submitting biographies, obituaries or other Knox county information that they might have. So many of the people who have written are people who have already sent great information, but I know there is lots more. So keep up the great list and I will try and do more typing now that Bob has taken over so much of the web work. Pat Pat Thomas Post Office Box 885 Winona, Minnesota 55987-0885 1-507-452-8290 mailto:ptthomas@hbci.com Knox County, Illinois USGENWEB Assistant CC http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilknox/knindex.htm

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/852 Surname: ------------------------- Thank You for the information. These were the two cemeteries I was hoping to find. As both have relatives (McMaster) buried in them. I am also sending you an e-mail.Thank you again.

The following item was "lifted" from another list: ILPEORIA-L@rootsweb.com. I thought it would interest anyone who is doing research anywhere in Illinois. Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2001 15:34:45 -0500 From: "Cheryl Rothwell" <LoganCty@mindspring.com> To: ILPEORIA-L@rootsweb.com I was talking to a woman at the library the other day and she said the Ill. St. Historical Library, at Old St. Capitol, has a booklet/brochure that lists all the newspapers, and dates, available for inter-library loan and it is FREE. She was viewing tapes for Ottawa, Rockford areas. So I called the next day and asked about it and the woman said, no problem - need your name and address - that was it. So I am expecting it this week - I hope. It will also have the dates the film covers and areas. So if anyone calls, I'm sure they will oblige. Illinois State Historical Library Old State Capitol Springfield, IL 62701(217) 785-7941

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/851 Surname: TIPTON, ROWLAND ------------------------- I am trying to determine whether a deed for 160A from Thomas Rowland of Knox Co. Tennessee to a Reuben Tipton is recorded in deeds of Knox Co. IL. The sale of this land is acknowledged in a Tennessee court item in 1824, without specifying the IL county where it is located. However, it is for 160A in the court item, and I speculated that it might have been bounty land for 1812 service. I checked BLM recotds and found a 160A patent to a Thomas Rowland (location of residence unspecified) with that land falling in Knox Co. IL. I am hoping that a deed from Thomas Rowland to Reuben Tipton might survive in Knox Co. IL records, allowing me to tie my Tennessee Thomas Rowland to 1812 service. Also, there might be a deed where Reuben Tipton sells this land. Does anyone know whether or not the deed records for this period survive? Thanks! --Carl

Pat: Like all the other, you are greatly appreciated. This is the most active and encourageing list I belong to. I look forward everyday to see what coming from Knox County. Of course, I'm just know any time now it will be just the link I'm looking for. The list has given me special insight to where my ancestors came from. Please, to all, keep up the GREAT work, so, so many of us can enjoy it. Thank you, Peggy Whipple Northern CA

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/850 Surname: ------------------------- The cemetary on the west side is Hermon Methodist Church Cemetary, on the east is Hermon Christian Church Cemetary. I have an index if you'd like a lookup.

Does anyone know if Knox Co. ever had a place called Round Grove? Bill Smith

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/849 Surname: Row, Rowe ------------------------- Seeking info on Fred Row or Rowe who was living in Knox Co. in 1928. He was the son of Peter J. Rowe of Mintgomery Co.

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/848 Surname: ------------------------- G. Stegall. Thank you. I posted way back in 1999. Since then I have continued my research, gone back home to Knox County several times and have found a little bit of information but not all that I need. Knox County Genealogical Society could not help with that particular information. The surnames mentioned were/are African American.

Pat - Many thanks from me too! You have not only done a wonderful job on the Knox page - but you've helped me ( long time ago) with some look-ups. I really appreciate all your efforts! Chris sbctm@aol.com

Thank you Pat for all the wonderful and hard work you have done. I am glad you are getting help. Cynthia Burd Griebel EASTMAN, ABEL, HOUSE, ACKERMAN, BURD, THURMAN

Pat: Jan said it perfectly: Thanks for all the work you have done for all of us in the past. It is appreciated! Glad you're not leaving entirely!! Tom Lundeen

Pat, You have always been helpful and patient! Barb

Pat, a very large 'Bama Thank You for your efforts. I do a lot of surfing for genealogy info and the Knox County page is one of the best in the country... Regards, Jim Ferris

Pat: Thanks for all the work you have done for all of us in the past. It is appreciated! Glad you're not leaving entirely!! Jan Lund