> I am searching for information on Orin and Diane Nelson (daughter of Harley > and Parmelia Soper). I believe (but am not sure) that they married in > Galesburg about 1857/8. Is there someone willing to do a record search for > me? Also, a birth record for Ivan Adelbert Nelson, born December 7, 1859 in > Galesburg. Any information would be appreciated!! > Illinois marriage record http://www2.sos.state.il.us/cgi-bin/marriage NELSON, ORIE SOPHER, MARIA DEAN KNOX 03/25/1858 00B/0004 00003050 check here to get a copy. http://www.sos.state.il.us/depts/archives/marrcopy.html

I am searching for information on Orin and Diane Nelson (daughter of Harley and Parmelia Soper). I believe (but am not sure) that they married in Galesburg about 1857/8. Is there someone willing to do a record search for me? Also, a birth record for Ivan Adelbert Nelson, born December 7, 1859 in Galesburg. Any information would be appreciated!! Thanks Gina in Iowa

Thanks for sending that information. Jan -----Original Message----- From: Joan Achille <joanach@wayfarer1.com> To: ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com <ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, July 27, 2000 5:57 AM Subject: [ILKNOX-L] McMurtry >1878 Knox Co. History: > >MCMURTRY, JAMES W. >He was born at Henderson, Knox Co. IL and is the son of honest >parents, who gave him a liberal education in the public schools >and Knox College. He is a farmer from choice, and in politics >an Independent. >He married June 1875 to Nannie Henderson, one daughter being >the fruit of the union. >P. O. Henderson > >MCMURTRY, JAMES C. >Physician, Henderson >

I don't mind "typos" at all if you could e-mail as attachment. I live in California now and have no idea which library would have it.....would really appreciate it but only when you have time. Thanks so much...Jan -----Original Message----- From: Rex Cherrington <cherrington@gallatinriver.net> To: ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com <ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, July 27, 2000 4:30 AM Subject: Re: [ILKNOX-L] Info >Hi Jan, > Been awhile since I looked at this but the original manuscript is in the >Stoneberg Papers at Knox College Archives. Phillip Stoneberg was the editor >of the 2 vol. Henry Co. history where this appeared. It was published >around 1910. Galesburg Public Library and Knox College would both have >this. Kewanee Public Library has it on the open but non-ciruclating >shelves, or did last time I was in there about a year ago. Rock Island >County Historical should also have it, perhaps Rock Island Public. Can't >recall now where you live but the books were pretty well distributed. >Also, about 99% sure that Illinois State Historical Library in Springfield >would have it. I don't own a copy or would look it up for you. >Hope this helps. If you can't find it I could try emailing as an attachment >a transcript of the manuscript I did a few years ago, complete with typos. >Ha! Was going to rework it for a Knox Co. book but that is a dormant project. >Rex > > >At 09:28 PM 7/26/2000 -0700, you wrote: >>Hi again, Rex: >> >>A while back, some gentleman wrote me and told me he was going to send me a >>copy of Martha McMurtry Piatt's account of growing up in Knox County, >>Henderson, etc. I never heard back from him but I was wondering which >>library there in Illinois would have a copy of it. I'd sure like to get my >>hands on a copy, being a McMURTRY descendant and all. >> >>Any help you can give would be appreciated!!! >> >>Thanks ....... Jan Lund >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: Rex Cherrington <cherrington@gallatinriver.net> >>To: ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com <ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com> >>Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 8:41 PM >>Subject: Re: [ILKNOX-L] Info >> >> >>>Jack, >>> Chapman's HISTORY OF KNOX COUNTY has accounts of the so-called forts of >>>the Blackhawk War era. Also, in the Henry County history published around >>>1910 there is an account by Martha McMurtry Piatt which describes some of >>>the incidents of the Blackhawk War in the Henderson Grove vicinity. I am >>>not sure but it seems that some accounts interchange the names. Fort Lewis >>>and Gum's Fort might have been the same. Fort Aggie (sp?) was in Rio Twp. >>>Hope this helps. >>>Rex >>> >>>At 02:14 PM 7/26/2000 EDT, you wrote: >>>>Looking for info on Gum's Fort, or Henderson creek settlement. >>>>Jack >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > >

1878 Knox Co. History: MCMURTRY, JAMES W. He was born at Henderson, Knox Co. IL and is the son of honest parents, who gave him a liberal education in the public schools and Knox College. He is a farmer from choice, and in politics an Independent. He married June 1875 to Nannie Henderson, one daughter being the fruit of the union. P. O. Henderson MCMURTRY, JAMES C. Physician, Henderson

Hi Jan, Been awhile since I looked at this but the original manuscript is in the Stoneberg Papers at Knox College Archives. Phillip Stoneberg was the editor of the 2 vol. Henry Co. history where this appeared. It was published around 1910. Galesburg Public Library and Knox College would both have this. Kewanee Public Library has it on the open but non-ciruclating shelves, or did last time I was in there about a year ago. Rock Island County Historical should also have it, perhaps Rock Island Public. Can't recall now where you live but the books were pretty well distributed. Also, about 99% sure that Illinois State Historical Library in Springfield would have it. I don't own a copy or would look it up for you. Hope this helps. If you can't find it I could try emailing as an attachment a transcript of the manuscript I did a few years ago, complete with typos. Ha! Was going to rework it for a Knox Co. book but that is a dormant project. Rex At 09:28 PM 7/26/2000 -0700, you wrote: >Hi again, Rex: > >A while back, some gentleman wrote me and told me he was going to send me a >copy of Martha McMurtry Piatt's account of growing up in Knox County, >Henderson, etc. I never heard back from him but I was wondering which >library there in Illinois would have a copy of it. I'd sure like to get my >hands on a copy, being a McMURTRY descendant and all. > >Any help you can give would be appreciated!!! > >Thanks ....... Jan Lund > >-----Original Message----- >From: Rex Cherrington <cherrington@gallatinriver.net> >To: ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com <ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com> >Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 8:41 PM >Subject: Re: [ILKNOX-L] Info > > >>Jack, >> Chapman's HISTORY OF KNOX COUNTY has accounts of the so-called forts of >>the Blackhawk War era. Also, in the Henry County history published around >>1910 there is an account by Martha McMurtry Piatt which describes some of >>the incidents of the Blackhawk War in the Henderson Grove vicinity. I am >>not sure but it seems that some accounts interchange the names. Fort Lewis >>and Gum's Fort might have been the same. Fort Aggie (sp?) was in Rio Twp. >>Hope this helps. >>Rex >> >>At 02:14 PM 7/26/2000 EDT, you wrote: >>>Looking for info on Gum's Fort, or Henderson creek settlement. >>>Jack >>> >>> >> >> >> > >

Hi, Jack... I happen to have at home a book from the Library, "History of Knox County Illinois, Its Cities, Towns & People" by Albert J. Perry, Vol 1, published 1912 It's a VERY good book to peruse for area history!! There is not a "Gum's fort" nor a "Henderson Creek" specifically mentioned, but in the paragraphs about Henderson Township are a couple of references: p. 42 Indianas had corn fields on Sections 23 & 26 and cultivated the soil for years. In an early day, a well was dug on Section 30 near the creek. At a depth of 60 feet, the workmen found what seemed to be an Indian camping ground. Ashes, stumps and general rubbish fresh as if the fire had just gone out; a cedar log was also found. The indians lived in wigwams, helped the settlers make maple sugar and were friendly till the war broke out. Anticipating an Indian outbreak, the white settlers built two forts. One fort on Section 33 was named Lewis Fort. The other on Seciton 10 was unnamed. This township furnished a company of "minute Rangers" in the Black Hawk War." p424 "The next year (1830) came James McMurtry with his sons, William & James, and their families from Indiana. They came in August and settled on Section 3, on a quarter they bought of Riggs Pennington, paying $1.25 per acre; but afterward had to repurchase to secure a clear title. It was on their farm, on the NE 40 acres of Section 10, that the entire neighborhood assisted in building a fort, which would protect them from the Indians, into this the surrounding families before and during the Black Hawk War would often gather." On same page there IS this reference to GUM: "During the pring and summer (of 853), other came, among them were Jacob Gum, a Baptist minister, who preached the first sermon in 1829 at the residence of his son, John B. Gum, on Section 32. This two-room log cabin was the first county court house. Here the first circuit court was held on October 1, 1830. The judge presideing was the Hon. Richard M. Young, afterward United States Senator. Here also the first county election was held, Mr. Gum being elected the first county treasurer." Perhaps this is referring to what you are calling "Henderson Creek Settlement"? p. 424 "Henderson was the first township in Knox county to be settled by white men. It is well watered by the brranches which make up the head waters of Henderson river. Along these branches originally stood one of the finest groves of timber to be found anywhere in Illinois." Hope this helps ..... or at least helps give you a clue/lead to where/what you need to search next!! ~ Peggy Watcher881@aol.com wrote: > Looking for info on Gum's Fort, or Henderson creek settlement. > Jack

Jack, Chapman's HISTORY OF KNOX COUNTY has accounts of the so-called forts of the Blackhawk War era. Also, in the Henry County history published around 1910 there is an account by Martha McMurtry Piatt which describes some of the incidents of the Blackhawk War in the Henderson Grove vicinity. I am not sure but it seems that some accounts interchange the names. Fort Lewis and Gum's Fort might have been the same. Fort Aggie (sp?) was in Rio Twp. Hope this helps. Rex At 02:14 PM 7/26/2000 EDT, you wrote: >Looking for info on Gum's Fort, or Henderson creek settlement. >Jack > >

Hi again, Rex: A while back, some gentleman wrote me and told me he was going to send me a copy of Martha McMurtry Piatt's account of growing up in Knox County, Henderson, etc. I never heard back from him but I was wondering which library there in Illinois would have a copy of it. I'd sure like to get my hands on a copy, being a McMURTRY descendant and all. Any help you can give would be appreciated!!! Thanks ....... Jan Lund -----Original Message----- From: Rex Cherrington <cherrington@gallatinriver.net> To: ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com <ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 8:41 PM Subject: Re: [ILKNOX-L] Info >Jack, > Chapman's HISTORY OF KNOX COUNTY has accounts of the so-called forts of >the Blackhawk War era. Also, in the Henry County history published around >1910 there is an account by Martha McMurtry Piatt which describes some of >the incidents of the Blackhawk War in the Henderson Grove vicinity. I am >not sure but it seems that some accounts interchange the names. Fort Lewis >and Gum's Fort might have been the same. Fort Aggie (sp?) was in Rio Twp. >Hope this helps. >Rex > >At 02:14 PM 7/26/2000 EDT, you wrote: >>Looking for info on Gum's Fort, or Henderson creek settlement. >>Jack >> >> > > >

I have tombstone photos of: Fa.-Geo. W. Davidson - Dec. 28, 1846-Mar. 11, 1922 Ma.-Sarepta J. Baer-Davidson-Nov. 8, 1851-Jan. 10, 1934 Da.-Minnie Davidson-Ward-Feb. 28, 1871-Nov. 8, 1932 Gda.-Lucile G. Ward-July 7, 1895-Jan. 16, 1919 from the Henderson Cem. @ Henderson, IL. If related, I will send copies to you. Ginny WI.

Looking for info on Gum's Fort, or Henderson creek settlement. Jack

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox?read=702 Surname: ------------------------- I am looking for information about Andrew Johnson and his wife Johanna who lived in Knox county from aprox. 1868-1880. Three of their children were born near Wataga, Illinois, before they moved to Sutton , Nebrasksa in 1880. They came from Nordbo(?) Sweden, in 1867. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox?read=701 Surname: Thompson, Hutt ------------------------- The 1840 census lists a Stephen Thompson in Knox County, page 061. Is there any cnxn between this Stephen & my Stephen Thompson b. 1817 Green Co., IN; moved to Davenport, Scott Co., IA by 1834 (w/ a Wm Thompson?) and m. Maria Hutt 1842 where he died 1865.  My Stephen is not listed in 1840 Scott Co census.  Thanx for any help. Alex

Regarding the past several postings regarding the West family... i don't have any of the names mentioned in the queries, but i do have a LITTLE info on Wests in Knox Co. a TIMOTHY WEST married Nancy Margaret Evans around 1870. they had 4 children: EDNA, OSCAR DeWITT, De FOREST EDGAR and EMMA GERTRUDE. i assume Timothy was born around 1840-1850. i hope these names might help in someone's research. Amy

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox?read=700 Surname: Parker, Murray, Wallace ------------------------- Seeking info re Miriam Wallace PARKER who died in Galesburg, IL in 1865. She was married to Ira MURRAY. Her son Austin Wallace MURRAY also died in Galesburg in 1859.

Does anyone know what responsibilities a Supervisor would have had in Elba Township in the mid 1860's. Would this be similar to a Mayor? Judy

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox?read=699 Surname: Elkington, Hallas ------------------------- Searching for George E. ELKINTON/ELKINGTON, born July 1868 in Kansas; died unknown. George married 2 November 1892 in Knox County, Illinois to Edith HALLAS. She was born April 1872 in England. Their children were: 1) Amelia M., born Oct 1893 in Illinois 2) Eva H., born November 1894 in Illinois 3) William W., born November 1896 in Illinois 4) Pearl, born about 1901 in Illinois 5) Margaret, born about 1904 in Illinois 6) Delbert, born about 1906 in Illinois 7) Edward, born about 1909 in Illinois 8) Laverne (male), born about 1914 in Illinois Family stories say that George and Edith were members of the Salvation Army. Can anyone help us with this family?

I am looking for general information on the West family in Knox Co., I have two different books, some family tree diagrams, etc. which show that Almon Clark married Letitia Ann Trego and had the 4 daughers, Laura May, Cora, Emma, and Grace Lavinia. Well, my sister just arrived with some folders that she had from our mother, and in it was a set of 9 stapeled pages entitled Notes taken from The Conger Family of America published in 1973 by Helen Maxine Crowell. On the last page is described a family named West, John West, Galesburg, IL Charles (Charlie) West, Anita, Iowa Laura West "Aunt laura" m Allie Clark. Had Issue May Clark - my great grandmother Cora Clark Emma Clark Grace Clark (These are supposedly the daughters of Almon Clark and Letitia Ann Trego!) Hannah West m Uzziah Conger. They had many children, one named Crayton Conger who had a daughter named Alice whom we all called Cousin Alice! Well, she was a cousin if her sister married Almon Clark and was the mother of the 4 Clark girls. But that flies in the face of everything I have documented right now. If anyone has information regarding relationship between the West's, the Clark's and the Conger's, please let me know. Thanks in advance. Patricia Max

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox?read=698 Surname: West, Phares, Norris, Wells ------------------------- Looking for information on William D. West, wife Ida M. Phares they were married 1883 in Knox Co. burial in Maquon cemt. William b. abt. 1841. had several brothers Loren married Bertie Norris 1897 in Knox Co. a brother Benjamin who married Gertie Norris in 1899 in Knox Co. and a brother Marion Francis who married Sarah Wells in 1880. Any information appreciated.

Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox?read=697 Surname: Maple, Boydston ------------------------- Seek information on parents and possible siblings of David Maple who married Ann Elizabeth Francis Boydston in Knox County 24 Dec 1868. Will share family information and pictures.