Some of you may be interested in the following site: State of Illinois Searchable Civil War Database http://www.sos.state.il.us/cgi-bin/archives/civilwar.s I have found it to be a very useful site. Good luck Chris sbctm@aol.com

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/831 Surname: Jones, Housh, Fink, West, Prall ------------------------- Dennis: I have alot of information for you on the Jones family and Melville Jones. I have his birth as 10-12-1847. The wonderful IL Marriage Index has him marrying Mary Walker on Nov. 24, 1870 in Knox Co. How would you like a picture of him? I have it in my FTM software by his name. I am glad to have the info on Mary and their son. The village is not Mequon, but Maquon, by the way. Did you know he had a twin sister, Melvina? I am a descendant of his sister, Mary Ann Jones. Are you a descendant of Melville's?

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/830 Surname: Walker, Jones ------------------------- My family's Jones history includes a Walker line starting with Melville Jones' marriage to Mary Walker (probably 1860's, but I don't have that date). Mary Walker was born 1/8/1852 in Matamore, Ohio, but died 11/13/1937 in Knox County. Mary and Melville's son Charles Edwin Jones was born 11/7/1871 in Mequon, Illinois. Mary's father, Daniel Walker, was born 7/1/1817. To pursue Walker lineage, Familysearch.org has them back three more generations to 1715 in Maryland, and other surname branches back to 1650's in Maryland, late 1500's in England. If this is the same Walker line you're looking for, it is a good find.

At 06:57 PM 12/16/2000 EST, you wrote: >Hi all- >In the bottom drawer of the desk that belonged to my grandparents, then my >parents, and now me are two rulers.One says, "Visit Wetherbee Bros. New >Sporting Goods Store 39 N. Prairie St.". On the back it says, "Athletic >Goods, Velocipedes, Wagons, Toys & Electrical Supplies". >The second ruler is for "Peoples Trust & Savings Bank Galesburg Illinois , >We invite the children to open Savings Accounts". On the back, "Save your >Pennies, Nickels and Dimes and open an account with Peoples Trust & Savings >Bank , Interest Paid on Deposits. One Dollar will start you Begin to save >now". >Are these establishments still in Galesburg and does anyone have a guess on >the age of both rulers? And what is a velocipede? Thanks. >Barb Clay Adams > > Wetherbee's had become Gale Ward Sporting Goods by the time I was in high school in the 1960's but old timers still called it Wetherbee's not sure of the year change. Gale Ward went through several sets of owners, "Bucky" Swise had it for several years, can't recall if "Gabby" Boynton owned part of it or not but worked there many years after he left coaching at Knox College. Chuck Wetherbee worked at Knox College when I was a student there and his children attended Knox; they were of that family but they no longer owned the sporting goods store. People's Trust & Savings Bank started in 1900 and was on the NW corner of Main and Cherry Streets. It was still around in 1928, M.O. Williamson, Pres. Not sure if it survived the Great Depression. Reportedly Galesburg hadn't any bank failures in the Great Depression, so I suspect this was acquired by one of the others. It is easier to find the documentation for beginnings of instiutitions and social movements than how they end.

Basa75@aol.com, on 12/16/00 5:57 PM, said: >In the bottom drawer of the desk that belonged to my grandparents, then my >parents, and now me are two rulers.One says, "Visit Wetherbee Bros. New >Sporting Goods Store 39 N. Prairie St.". On the back it says, "Athletic >Goods, Velocipedes, Wagons, Toys & Electrical Supplies". >The second ruler is for "Peoples Trust & Savings Bank Galesburg Illinois , >We invite the children to open Savings Accounts". On the back, "Save your >Pennies, Nickels and Dimes and open an account with Peoples Trust & Savings >Bank , Interest Paid on Deposits. One Dollar will start you Begin to save >now". >Are these establishments still in Galesburg and does anyone have a guess on >the age of both rulers? My 1957 Galesburg telephone book shows Wetherbee's but not People's Bank. Fortunately, this agrees with my memory! <grin> I believe Peoples Bank appeared on the scene in the 1960s, but am fuzzy on that -- and I don't know if it was a new institution or an old one renamed/reorganized. If my memory serves me correctly, there were only three banks in Galesburg in the 1950s. Ooops; just checked the phone book, and that agrees with me -- Bank of Galesburg, 1st Bank & Trust, Farmers & Mechanics -- and in Knoxville, Farmers National Bank. My gut-level reaction is that the two rulers are not from the same era. The term velocipede was not used (at least that I remember) when I grew up in Galesburg (1940s-1950s), but was a relic of an earlier time. Unless I am wrong about Peoples Bank, it is from a far later time period. Tom Lundeen

As my memory serves me - sometimes faulty - Wetherbees was in operation during the 1950s, because that is where I bought my Abingdon Commando Letterman jacket. (I think). Jim Ferris

Hi all- In the bottom drawer of the desk that belonged to my grandparents, then my parents, and now me are two rulers.One says, "Visit Wetherbee Bros. New Sporting Goods Store 39 N. Prairie St.". On the back it says, "Athletic Goods, Velocipedes, Wagons, Toys & Electrical Supplies". The second ruler is for "Peoples Trust & Savings Bank Galesburg Illinois , We invite the children to open Savings Accounts". On the back, "Save your Pennies, Nickels and Dimes and open an account with Peoples Trust & Savings Bank , Interest Paid on Deposits. One Dollar will start you Begin to save now". Are these establishments still in Galesburg and does anyone have a guess on the age of both rulers? And what is a velocipede? Thanks. Barb Clay Adams

Frederick Christianer A dentist and jeweler, Abingdon, he is the son of August T. and Dorothea (Obrock) Christianer, natives of Germany, where in Ostercappeln, Nov. 22, 1829, he was born. When sixteen years old he came to America, going to St. Louis. In 1846 he commenced business for himself. he moved to Canton in 1849, and to Abingdon in 1856, where he has since lived. He has served as City Clerk ten years, Justice of the Peace and Police Magistrate for eight years, also Township Clerk and School Director. In 1869 was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools and served four years. He married December 5, 1850 to Jane E. McMillen.

Visit the history of bicycles http://www.pedalinghistory.com/PHbikbio.htm#BS The Velocipede or Boneshaker The next appearance of a two-wheeled riding machine was in 1865, when pedals were applied directly to the front wheel. This machine was known as the velocipede ("fast foot"), but was popularly known as the bone shaker, since it was also made entirely of wood, then later with metal tires, and the combination of these with the cobblestone roads of the day made for an extremely uncomfortable ride. They also became a fad, and indoor riding academies, similar to roller rinks, could be found in large cities. The High

Hi, On page 662-663 of the 1878 History of Knox Co. there is a short biography of Frederick Christianer. "Christianer, Frederick, dentist and jeweler, Abingdon, is the son of August T. and Dorothea J. (Obrock) Christianer, natives of Germany, where, in Ostercappein, Nov. 22, 1829, he was born; when 16 years old he came to America, going to St. Louis; in 1846, commenced business for himself; moved to Canton in 1849 and to Abingdon in 1856, where he has since lived; he has served as City Clerk ten years, Justice of Peace and Police Magistrate for eight years, also Township Clerk and School Director; in 1869 was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools and served four years; married Dec. 5, 1850 to Jane E. McMillen." There is a listing of men who served in the Civil War from Knox County. They are indexed, however, Frederick Christianer is not listed. Donna At 11:57 AM 12/16/00 -0500, you wrote: >Hello, > >I found, this past week, that my g-grandfather's burial shows him as a >veteral of the Civil War. His home during that period of was Abingdon, >Illinois. Can anyone advise me how to confirm or deny his participation? > >Frederick Christianer moved to Abingdon, Knox County, from Canton, Fulton >County, Illinois sometime before May of 1858. Therefore, I believe that his >home would have been Abingdon during the Civil War. His profession was that >of a dentist. I have no idea what kind of service he would have performed >and I don't know where he might have entered the service. > >Fred Christianer moved from Abingdon to Des Moines, Iowa about 1890 or after >and lived there until his death. He is buried in Woodland Cemetery in Des >Moines. Ancestry.com has a database named Iowa Cemetery Listings in which >his burial has the comment: "Lt Col Civil War". > >I have seen no other reference to his military participation. I do not see >his name on the current transcribed military rolls. Is there a set of >volumes which lists Illinois Civil War veterans? If so, what is the title? > >Thank you for your efforts. > >--Jack Trauth > >

Hello, I found, this past week, that my g-grandfather's burial shows him as a veteral of the Civil War. His home during that period of was Abingdon, Illinois. Can anyone advise me how to confirm or deny his participation? Frederick Christianer moved to Abingdon, Knox County, from Canton, Fulton County, Illinois sometime before May of 1858. Therefore, I believe that his home would have been Abingdon during the Civil War. His profession was that of a dentist. I have no idea what kind of service he would have performed and I don't know where he might have entered the service. Fred Christianer moved from Abingdon to Des Moines, Iowa about 1890 or after and lived there until his death. He is buried in Woodland Cemetery in Des Moines. Ancestry.com has a database named Iowa Cemetery Listings in which his burial has the comment: "Lt Col Civil War". I have seen no other reference to his military participation. I do not see his name on the current transcribed military rolls. Is there a set of volumes which lists Illinois Civil War veterans? If so, what is the title? Thank you for your efforts. --Jack Trauth

You might want to check the Illinois Adjutant General's Reports. They are published volumes, arranged by regiment and company. County histories can be useful, if he enlisted in Knox Co., this should give the organization he was with, likewise if he went to nearby Warren or Fulton Counties. That will help in using the Adjutant General's Reports. Rex At 11:57 AM 12/16/2000 EST, you wrote: >Hello, > >I found, this past week, that my g-grandfather's burial shows him as a >veteral of the Civil War. His home during that period of was Abingdon, >Illinois. Can anyone advise me how to confirm or deny his participation? > >Frederick Christianer moved to Abingdon, Knox County, from Canton, Fulton >County, Illinois sometime before May of 1858. Therefore, I believe that his >home would have been Abingdon during the Civil War. His profession was that >of a dentist. I have no idea what kind of service he would have performed >and I don't know where he might have entered the service. > >Fred Christianer moved from Abingdon to Des Moines, Iowa about 1890 or after >and lived there until his death. He is buried in Woodland Cemetery in Des >Moines. Ancestry.com has a database named Iowa Cemetery Listings in which >his burial has the comment: "Lt Col Civil War". > >I have seen no other reference to his military participation. I do not see >his name on the current transcribed military rolls. Is there a set of >volumes which lists Illinois Civil War veterans? If so, what is the title? > >Thank you for your efforts. > >--Jack Trauth > >

Carpenter, Asaph Newton He is the son of Asaph and Caroline Carpenter of Rehobeth, Mass., where he was born June 2, 1828. His parents lived on a farm. Early in life he manifested a genious for invention, which took the direction of landscape architecture. He labored at his chosen art without an instructor, until it can be truthfully said he is master of it, having conceived and executed some of the most extensive and beutiful scenic effects, in both private and public grounds in America. His love for his calling amounts to a fascination, an he still plies himself to it with an unabated zeal. On the 20th of November, 1853, he was married to Mary Elizabeth Winter; their family consists of two daughters. They came to Galesburg in 1854. Cashman, D. A. Indian Point Township, Postoffice, Hermon Cashman, J. L. A farmer, he is the son of George and Rebecca J. (Murphy) Cashman, and was born in Clinton County, Ohio, on Jan. 6, 1836. He had such education as the common schools afforded until he was 14 years of age, when his parents came and settled in Tazewell County, IL. He removed to Knox County in 1856, where he has since lived. He has held the offices of School Director and Road Commissioner in Indian Point Township. He married Martha E. Bond on Dec. 31, 1858, by whom he has had one son and one daughter. He is a Deacon in the Hermon Christian Church, and has been a member since 1852. He is Democratic in politics. Postoffice, Abingdon Cashman, I. M. A farmer whose parents were George and Rebecca J. (Murphy) Cashman, formerly of Virginia, he was born in Tazewell County Illinois on Feb. 11, 1850. His educational advantages were the High School of Cherry Grove and a course in Abingdon College. He was married Jan. 16, 1873, since which time he las lived in Knox County. Politically he is a Democrat. Postoffice, Hermon Joan

Good job, Bob. The bio pages really do load faster. Thank you. Bev

Thanks, Joan, for the Cochrun/Cochran information. I believe my Andrew W. Cochrun worked as a barber, newspaper worker and city treasurer or tax collector rather than as a blacksmith or druggist. On the other hand, the position of "Assessor" does have possibilities. The Josiah C. is probably mine. I wish I could locate more information on him. B. Dave Sarles, Jr. Joan Achille wrote: > Cochran, Andrew > He is the son of Simon and Margaret cochran, natives of Virginia, > and was born in Frankllin County, Ohio on Aug. 27, 1809. He was > raises on a afarm and attended the subscription schools. He > learned blacksmithing, and in 1867 went into the blacksmithing, > and in 1867 went into the drug business. > He came to Illinois in 1837. He married Nancy I. Cannon on > August 22, 1833. He has been School Director, Assessor, and > Postmaster. He joined the M. E. Church in 1825, and has held > church offices. He is a Republican and resides in Abingdon. > > Cochran, Josiah C., Abingdon > > Cochrun, Asbury, Yardmaster, Galesburg Stock Yards, Galesburg > > Joan

Cochran, Andrew He is the son of Simon and Margaret cochran, natives of Virginia, and was born in Frankllin County, Ohio on Aug. 27, 1809. He was raises on a afarm and attended the subscription schools. He learned blacksmithing, and in 1867 went into the blacksmithing, and in 1867 went into the drug business. He came to Illinois in 1837. He married Nancy I. Cannon on August 22, 1833. He has been School Director, Assessor, and Postmaster. He joined the M. E. Church in 1825, and has held church offices. He is a Republican and resides in Abingdon. Cochran, Josiah C., Abingdon Cochrun, Asbury, Yardmaster, Galesburg Stock Yards, Galesburg Joan

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/829 Surname: COCHRUN, PARKIN ------------------------- Seeking COCHRUN, Josiah C, Sarah, Andrew Wesley or Selden J, between 1845 and 1916, probably in Abingdon, Knox county, IL. Also seeking PARKIN, Joseph, William, or Harriet Adah in either in southern Knox or northwestern Fulton Counties, IL, between 1845 and 1900.

I invite everyone on this list to visit the Knox County GenWeb site to see some changes we have recently made. The biggest change is a completely rebuilt "Biographies and Stories" section at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilknox/biographies/biographies.htm. Our goal was to develop faster loading pages that would allow you to easily find the information you were looking for quickly and efficiently. We welcome any contributions you can send us for our growing collection. Another change is the addition of a "Date-Specific Records" section at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilknox/date_specific/date__specific.htm. This section lists chronologically those Knox County records that convey information as a fairly specific point in time. Right now, we have just a limited number of these records on-line. Over time, we hope to put more of them out there. Again, we welcome your contributions. In the coming weeks, we will also be adding a "Post Cards and Pictures" section to showcase Knox County landmarks. It will include dozens of images of Knox County buildings, parks and street scenes - with full descriptions. We are particularly looking for older pictures and post cards from Knoxville and other areas outside of Galesburg to complete this section. Let us know if there are others things you would like to see on the site. Every effort will be made to add other sections that would be of particular interest to you. Bob Miller Assistant County Coordinator Knox County, Illinois, GenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilknox/knindex.htm

Hello - Could someone tell me where I can find the request and naturalization papers for Galesburg city / Knox county, for the approximate years of 1866-1871? Robert Lavine

Hi ! My Hulbert line is from Alvah Hulbert, He was in the Maquon County area 1870. His son Lyman B. Hulburt is my husbands great grandfather. Lyman B. Hulburt is buried or at least he has a Civil War Stone located at Knob Prairie Cemetery in Waltonville, Illinois. I have a picture of it if anyone connects to Lyman. Hoping to find some relatives of Alvah Hulburt or Lyman Hulburt. Thanks Kathy Hulbert