Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/741 Surname: Westfall, Crouch, Bailey, Dossett ------------------------- Hi. I will try to look this up for you. But want to let you know I have george sylvester westfall as one of 11 children of George and the 2nd Susan Bailey. ( Contact claims george married 2 Susan Bailery's that were cousins) All I have is George S. but not his descendants..b.28 Nov 1858 d.12 Jul 1938 note: 233X-LJ/Film 1254220, Pg.21, Dwg.211, ED.127, Sht 44/ have him married 31 Dec 1891 DOSSETT,MARY E My daugter is descendent of George S. sister Druzilla Viola .

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/740 Surname: pickerel ------------------------- that is the solomon i am looking for but i need to know if there were any other children.i have found another solomon (his son i suspect)listed in the VA census 1850 as a 27 year old and his birth place is quite odd as it is listed as OH.so i kinda have put one and one together and came upp wth two.do you have a reference for solomon's father and mother? sincerely JB

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/739 Surname: Westfall, Newberg, Larson ------------------------- Re. Knox County, Ill., interested in info about:gf John M Newberg died St Mary's Hosp, Galesburg 1922 and ggp MM Eric Newberg (nee Nancy Larson) each prob born Sweden and died in Illinois (he1899 and she 1875) and ggp MM Geo Sylvester Westfall (prob only child)1811-1894 and wife Susan Bailey (she buried at Westfall Cem, (Copley?)Knox Ill.Interested in additional info. FYI, An aunt, Martha Newberg, married Carl Holcomb (their son Bill Holcomb, basketball player at ROVA high school in late 40's or early 50's. Thanks for any info. E. Newberg

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/738 Surname: ------------------------- Soloman Pickeral married Anna Keesee. They had 4 children. George, Booker, Emily,and Jessie. Jessie had 9 children and aquired a large estate and owned several slaves John Pickeral married Sarah Sally Keesee (sometimes spelled Kissee) The above Pickeral's were from Pittsylvania, Va I have no idea if this is the Soloman that you are looking for.

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/737 Surname: Barker, Bulkley ------------------------- Am looking for information on when the Barker & Bulkley's Art Gallery (Photographs) was in business at Nos 2 & 4 Metropolitan Block, Galesburg. LADMLW@worldnet.att.net

MISSING LINKS: RootsWeb's Genealogy Journal Vol. 5, No. 35, 30 August 2000, Circulation: 672,645+ (c) 1996-2000 Julia M. Case and Myra Vanderpool Gormley Editor-at-Fault: Julia M. Case Co-Editor-to-Blame: Myra Vanderpool Gormley, CG RWR-Editors@rootsweb.com THE SEARCH FOR DOUBLE-DEAD BOB by James Pylant datatrace@htcomp.net Family folklore claimed that my Prussian ancestor, Joseph RUBARTH, was the survivor of a shipwreck, a kidnapping by a pirate, and wars on two continents. Research proved these stories were highly embellished, if not completely fabricated. But the most compelling story in the RUBARTH family revealed itself in a paper trail, not oral history. Notes shared by a distant cousin showed that Joseph RUBARTH's daughter, Martha RUBARTH, had married (1) Robert M. WILEY and (2) R. W. CALLAHAN. These two men, the cousin wrote, were actually the same man. Proving that WILEY and CALLAHAN were one and the same was not difficult, because we had letters written by both WILEY and CALLAHAN. Clearly, these letters were penned by the same person. CALLAHAN's correspondence spoke of real estate acquired from his wife's first husband, WILEY, which showed there was something beyond a name change. Family history was scant about this branch of the family, only that WILEY was "a schoolteacher who was killed." No contemporary accounts were found of WILEY's alleged death, only a quote from a county historian's manuscript that Robert WILEY, "once a popular schoolteacher," had accidentally drowned. A search of court records revealed that WILEY was in debt to his former business partner. To protect vast land holdings, Robert and Martha WILEY "sold" the property to R. W. CALLAGHAN. (He would later dropped the "g" from CALLAGHAN.) Research into WILEY's background produced more surprises, including the fact that he was not even Robert M. WILEY. He was born Robert Wiley CALLAGHAN in Botetourt County, Virginia, in 1835. He stole the identity of his wealthy uncle, Robert M. WILEY, soon after abandoning his wife and children in Knox County, Illinois, in 1867. Later that year, CALLAGHAN (now WILEY) became a bigamist with his marriage to Martha RUBARTH in Williamson County, Texas. (His wife in Illinois divorced him for abandonment two years later.) After my long search came to a close, I asked a graphologist to analyze the handwriting of the letters penned by WILEY/CALLAHAN. Although the graphologist was given no details about the writer's background, his detailed report was uncanny. "I believe that WILEY (CALLAHAN) is a con man," he concluded. "He was a schemer. His mind was always working on plans to deceive others." Ultimately, CALLAHAN's schemes seemed to have taken their toll on his family. Martha Rubarth CALLAHAN died in an insane asylum at age 56, and their only son, Raymond CALLAHAN, committed suicide at age 22. The life of Robert CALLAHAN, alias Robert WILEY, which unfolded in my research, proved far more compelling than those fanciful family tales about my Prussian ancestor. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Written by [James Pylant datatrace@htcomp.net ]. Previously published by Julia M. Case and Myra Vanderpool Gormley, CG, Missing Links, Vol. 5, No. 35, 30 August 2000. RootsWeb: http://www.rootsweb.com/

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/734 Surname: Holkon, Kolkon ------------------------- I recently inherited several old photographs from my aunt.Among them was a photograph of a couple Mr.& Mrs.Henry Holkon or Kolkon So.Cedar St.Galesburg,Il.It appears to have been taken in the late 1920's There is a marking on the back the states it was developed at Illinois Camera Shop Galesburg.Does anyone have any idea who this folks might be.If there is a relative of their 's out there I would like them to have it.It seems that my Uncle,Herbert Carl Oertel spent a great deal of time in the Galesburg area in the late 1920's prior to his death in 1928 in Brighton,Macoupin Co. If anyone might be interested please contact me.

Does anyone have information about Albert Evans, b. abt 1835, Green Co., PA, served in 83rd Inf Reg of IL Vol, residence at time of enlistment was Abingdon, IL. Lucille

Hi List, I am hoping someone has the 1850 census and would be willing to do a lookup for me. I am looking for Henry Morgan Benson and his wife Virginia A. Benson. I know they had one daughter born in May 1849, would like to know if they are shown on the 1850 or 1860 census in Knox County. If someone on the list happens to have the census and can do a quick check for me I would really appreciate it. Thanks so much, Karyn

Does anyone know of a look up that can be done in the henderson or just the knox county area for a Jane Hilton who may have died about 1834 or in that time frame? Jack

I have a Pickrel married into my Betterton family in Knox Co., Il. This is Eliza Pickrel b. 1848 in Knox Co. d/o George and Anna Richmond Pickrel. She was born in Gilson, Knox Co. Il. I may have Georges' obit but I will have to check that information for you. Beryldean Groom Hubbard

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/Knox/733 Surname: pickeral, pickerel, variants ------------------------- i have traced one of my ancestors to knox co.IL,his name was solomon pickeral , he supposedly moved to a haw creek township around 1838.any help anyone can offer e would be greatly appreciated.thanxs sincerely JB

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/732 Surname: Wisenburg, Alford, Ilford ------------------------- I am looking for information on Louis Wisenburg who married Rebecca Alford or Ilford (place unknown). They had at least one son, William Henry Wisenburg Jan. 7, 1842 in Knox County. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I will share what I have.

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/731 Surname: GLENN, WEIDENHAMER ------------------------- Elizabeth Glenn Weidenhamer's uncle Jonathan Glenn was reportedly somewhere in Illinois for a time; I'm trying for details on the Glenn-Tucker listbot. I've recently found 2 descendants of John Jacob's & Elizabeth's son John Chancey Weidenhamer; one descendant grew up in Knox Co. They have some old unidentified photos & access to the Weidenhamer Bible. I have a Weidenhamer history by a granddaughter of Elizabeth Glenn Weidenhamer. Data exchange in progress.

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/Knox/730 Surname: Nelson, Klemm, Jearling ------------------------- My Dad's family settled in Galesburg, Knox Co Il after moving from Sweden in 1893. My grandfather was Andrew Victor Nelson. His wife Cristine. My Dad Victor and his sister Edith accompanied them. A brother Devere and sister Mildred were born in Galesburg I beleive. Edith's married name is Klemm. Mildred's Jearling. Any information about this family who lived at 62 Sumner St. will be sincerely appreciated

I have a genealogy puzzle that I have been trying to solve for several years. Yesterday, I drove to Canton, Illinois and looked through their archive newspaper microfilm and came across an article in the Canton Register of Canton, Illinois for Friday, November 15, 1872 : Died At Kingston Mines, Peoria County, on the 29th ultimately of typhoid fever, Laura A., wife of Frank T. Burgett, aged 25 years. Deceased was a niece of Col. Moore, of Havana, and was a lady greatly beloved by all her acquaintances. She left a husband and young babe, but three weeks old, which is now with her husband's family in Lewistown. We tender our friend Burgett our heartfelt sympathies in his bereavement. The lady who died was LAURA A. TRENT. She was married to FRANKLIN THOMAS BURGETT on May 4, 1871 in Mason County, Illinois. FRANKLIN was born October 26, 1845 and died March 24, 1875. He was a son of DANIEL AZRO and ADELINE ( MYRON ) BURGETT of Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois. DANIEL and ADELINE took in the three week old newborn of their son, Franklin. FRANKLIN then died himself on March 24, 1875. The baby would have been 2 1/2 years old at the time of the Franklin's death. The newspaper article does not say the name or sex of the baby. I have been searching for the birth parents of my husband's grandfather ( Albert Mitchell Miller ). He was born on October 12, 1872 in Canton, Fulton County, Illinois. He never knew who his birth parents were as his mother died when he was 3 weeks old from typhoid fever and his father died when he was young. ( The dates of Frank & Laura Trent Burgett match perfectly with what Albert had been told ). He was raised by Wells and Mary J. (King) Hickman but kept the name Albert Mitchell Miller ( although I have no idea why this couple raised him OR how Albert came by this name ). Fulton County, Illinois does not have birth records prior to 1875 and I have been searching in vain for Albert's birth parents. This may be a weak link to finding my grandfather - in law's heritage, but I am hopeful that someone might have some information or possible leads for me to check out. Thank - You for your time and assistance. Carolyn J. Miller millercw@winco.net

Barbara, I am interested in your Jones line. Are they from Knox Co.? Don't suppose they tie to McCoy? Judy -----Original Message----- From: Barbara McCoy [mailto:barbmccoy@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 4:49 PM To: ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ILKNOX-L] West family in Knox Co. Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/728 Surname: Gullett, Fink, Jones, Housh ------------------------- I have a Hulda West, daughter of Joshua West, son of Samuel West, but she married someone else. Do you know anything about your Huldah's father? There were, of course, other West families in Knox Co.

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/729 Surname: ------------------------- I don't have any idea who the parents of Hulda West were. That is what I am trying to find. I have found a Isaac West/Mary Edenfield and they were married in Highland Co.,Ohio and they had a dau. Hulda also,but I have not been able to prove any connection. Thank you so much for responding.

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/728 Surname: Gullett, Fink, Jones, Housh ------------------------- I have a Hulda West, daughter of Joshua West, son of Samuel West, but she married someone else. Do you know anything about your Huldah's father? There were, of course, other West families in Knox Co.

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/727 Surname: DUNNING, WEST ------------------------- Mansfield Dunning mar. Huldah H. West 3 Jan. 1856 Knox Co.,ILL. They had children,William Charles, Luther J.,Ettie Anez,Nellie and Marybelle. Any additional info. appreciated.