Dear Listers, We would like to find more information on this man. He did early photos of people. His Family is listed on the 1860 Census in Galesburg, Illinois. Thank you. Karla --------------------------------- Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing.

I have posted several mystery photos of friends or relatives of the Buffington Family of Knox Co., IL. I was wondering if anyone could identify the building in the photo at the following link. http://www.ancientfaces.com/research/photo/395777 I would like to know whether or not is was taken in Galesburg. The date written on the photo is Nov. 15, 1931. Does anyone recognize the man? Check out my other mystery photos with a Buffington /Knox County, Illinois connection, too! Thanks for your help. Sharon

Hello, My great-aunt, Jean Elizabeth Truitt, was in the Army Nurses Corps during the latter part of WWI. I haven¹t found her name included on the rolls. Can you tell me how I can get this done? I have documentation. Thanks a bunch, Sherry (Krohn) Bradley 1325 Park Avenue SW Apt. 108 Albuquerque, NM 87102

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jbuff63 Surnames: Buffington, Lewis, Miller and Myrick Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.knox/3846/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The tradition as to this man's parents is as follows: 1. Hannah [maiden name is unknown ] Buffington the, apparent mother of John A. Buffington, was born 23 March 1785 in either: a. Hanover, Greenbriar (sic) County, Virginia [this is on her tombstone]; or b. Pennsylvania [this information is from the federal census reports of 1860, 1870 and 1880] Orange Twp, Knox County, IL. 2. The given name of Hannah Buffington's spouse is not known. The date of birth and place of birth of her spouse is not known. The site of Hannah's marriage is not known. 3. It appears that Hannah and her spouse had at least two children: a. Mary Jane Buffington [First marriage to Samuel Myrick; second marriage to Daniel C. Miller. The information is from the respective marriage licenses]. Mary Jane Myrick's tombstone gives her date of birth as 1828 in Dearborn County, Indiana; and b. John A. Buffington, whose date of birth is August 12, 1833 in Indiana. [That information comes from his death certificate. April 29, 1908] c. There may be other children unknown at this time. 4. The inference of the relationship between Mary Jane and John A. Buffington comes from "The History of Knox County Iliinois, Its Cities, Towns and People", Vol. II , S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1912 . At page 70 the text states, ". [speaking of Daniel C. Miller the second husband of Mary Jane] From his first wife he secured a legal separation and afterward wedded Mary Jane Myrick, a wido and the sister of John Buffington." 5. Hannah Buffington died 21 Feb 1890 and was buried in Haynes Cemetery located near Delong, Knox County, Illinois. 6. Hannah Buffington's grave site, and the grave site of Cynthia Lewis Buffington [the wife of John A. Buffington] are located in close proximity within the Haynes Cemetery. The grave of Mary Jane Myrick and her husband Samuel Myrick are near the first two graves. 7. I would appreciate any information leading to the maiden name of Hannah, the given name of her husband, the site of their wedding or the existence of other children of their marriage. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jbuff63 Surnames: Lewis, Buffington Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.knox/3845/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 1. Samuel Lewis and his family are listed in the 1850 census for Twp 9N IE, Knox, Illinois; Roll: m432_113; Page; 324. Samuel gave his birthplace as Pennsylvania and age as 50. Nancy, his wife, gave her age as 35 and her place of birth as Ohio. 2. The family had 10 members: Samuel, Nancy and eight children. The eldest three children were stated to have been born in Ohio. Cynthia, aged 16, Samuel, aged 15 and Martha, aged 12 were said to have been born in Ohio while Joseph, aged 9, was said to have been born in Illinois. 3. The elder Samuel Lewis does not appear in the 1860 census, but his wife Nancy and their youngest child, Samantha, do appear on the1860 census for Orange Twp, Knox, Illinois; Roll: m653_195; Page: 682; Image: 348. I suspect that the elder Samuel died after the 1850 census, but I have no evidence to sustain that belief. 4. Cynthia Lewis married John A. Buffington on 23 Oct 1853 Knoxville in Knox County, Illinois. They had a family of ten children all of whom were born in Knox County, Illinois. 5. I am interested in the relatives of Samuel Lewis, ca DOB 1800, to determine any connection between Lewis and Hannah Buffington, ca DOB 1785 VA or PA, and to trace the background of Cynthia Lewis Buffington. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jbuff63 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.knox/3844/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 1. Samuel M. Myrick was 43 years old when he died on 13 Sep 1869. At the time of his death he was the husband of Mary Jane nee Buffington DOB 15 Mar 1828. Data from the 1850 and 1860 census indicate that both of these individuals were born in the State of Indiana. Mary Jane's tombstone indicates that she was born in Dearborn County, IN. Both Samuel and Mary Jane are buried in the Haynes Cemetery which is located near Delong, Illinois in Knox County, Illinois. 2. Samuel and Mary Jane were married 30 Nov 1846 at Lawrenceburg, IN. They had no known children, but Samuel's will indicates that they raised, and perhaps adopted, a boy named George Myrick. 3. At the time of the 1850 census the Myricks lived in the household of Joseph Churchill (DOB ca 1798 VT) His wife Mary and their eight children and apparently seven hired hands. 1850, Sparta, Dearborn, Indiana; Roll: m432_141; Page: 451. 4. At the time of the 1860 census the Myricks lived in Knox County, Illinois. Living in their household were George W. Myrick, age 2, and Hannah Buffum[ I suspect this to be Hannah Buffington DOB 1785 VA or PA], age 67, the mother of Mary Jane Myrick. 1860; Orange, Knox, Illinois; Roll: m653_195; Page::699. 5. Since a number of Myricks are listed as heads of household within the State of Vermont, and Mr. Churchill gives a native state of Vermont, I am curious as to whether there was some familial connection between Samuel M. Myrick and Joseph Churchill. Information on the antecedents of either family would be appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jbuff63 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.knox/3843/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 1. Samuel M. Myrick was 43 years old when he died on 13 Sep 1869. At the time of his death he was the husband of Mary Jane nee Buffington DOB 15 Mar 1828. Data from the 1850 and 1860 census indicate that both of these individuals were born in the State of Indiana. Mary Jane's tombstone indicates that she was born in Dearborn County, IN. Both Samuel and Mary Jane are buried in the Haynes Cemetery which is located near Delong, Illinois in Knox County, Illinois. 2. Samuel and Mary Jane were married 30 Nov 1846 at Lawrenceburg, IN. They had no known children, but Samuel's will indicates that they raised, and perhaps adopted, a boy named George Myrick. 3. At the time of the 1850 census the Myricks lived in the household of Joseph Churchill (DOB ca 1798 VT) His wife Mary and their eight children and apparently seven hired hands. 1850, Sparta, Dearborn, Indiana; Roll: m432_141; Page: 451. 4. At the time of the 1860 census the Myricks lived in Knox County, Illinois. Living in their household were George W. Myrick, age 2, and Hannah Buffum[ I suspect this to be Hannah Buffington DOB 1785 VA or PA], age 67, the mother of Mary Jane Myrick. 1860; Orange, Knox, Illinois; Roll: m653_195; Page::699. 5. Since a number of Myricks are listed as heads of household within the State of Vermont, and Mr. Churchill gives a native state of Vermont, I am curious as to whether there was some familial connection between Samuel M. Myrick and Joseph Churchill. Information on the antecedents of either family would be appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: GLENAUMAN Surnames: Oberg, Anderson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.knox/3842/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does any one have information on Carl and Helen Oberd and their children: Martin, Wiiniford, Charles and George. I have alot of names bt=ut no dated of birth, deaths, marriages or burial places. Any help will be appricated. My EMAIL GLENAUMAN@AOL.COM Thank you Glen Auman Freeport, Illinois Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Dear Listers, We are looking for the Naturalization and Citizenship Record for Henry AREA in Knox County. Could someone check for this record for us, please? On the Illinois Marriage Index Henry is listed, as Kenny ARIE. Please check under ARIE for him. This is a real brick wall. According to the 1850 census he was born in Hannover, Germany. The Family Tradition is that he changed his name, when he arrived in America. Thank you. Karla --------------------------------- Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links.

Dear Listers, We are looking for more information on Henry Area, who was born in Hannover, Germany in 1813. Does anyone know more about the AREA/ARIE Family? Thank you for any help that you can give us. Karla Nurnberg --------------------------------- Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: andriscjd Surnames: Miles, Parsell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.knox/3841/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for a connection between Ezra Miles, b. about 1833 in NY and Solomon S. Miles, b. about 1795. Ezra Miles was married to a Susan Parsell in Peoria Co., IL and was residing in Abington, Knox Co., IL in the 1860 census. In the 1870 federal census, he is located in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL and is a wagon maker. A history of Washington, IL makes reference to two sisters, i.e., Louisa who married Rev. John Borland and Edith who married Henry Meadows. Apparently, Henry died and Edith remarried, i.e., William Holland. For what it is worth, a Joseph Buckminster Miles was also residing in Washington -- died at that location in 1860. I think Joseph and Solomon S. Miles may have been brothers. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Doug, Thanks again! Gary -----Original Message----- From: ilknox-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilknox-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Doug Vaughn Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 12:02 AM To: ILKNOX@rootsweb.com Subject: [ILKNOX] Help with obit (Robert F. Cantwell) Here you go ............ Peoria Journal Star, The (IL) - July 15, 1993 - Page: B4 RIO -- Robert F. Cantwell, 71, of Rural Route 1, Box 95, died at 7:36 a.m. Sunday, July 11, 1993, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. He was born June 4, 1922, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Michael S. and Kathryn Dill Cantwell. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Curtis (Carolyn) Larson of Rio; two grandchildren; two brothers, John Clenolden of Pennsylvania and Michael S., of Philadelphia, Pa.; and one sister, Betty Hoffman of Churchville, Pa. He was a machinist at Messinger Bearing Co. and then Frankfort Arsenal, both in Philadelphia. He later worked in the tool, die and gauge laboratory at Rock Island Arsenal. He played in the Philadelphia Athletics baseball organization from 1940 until he entered the service. He served as a sergeant in the Army from 1942-44. He was a member of American Legion Post 285 and St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Wataga. Memorial graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, Ariz. There will be no visitation. Hinchliff-Pearson- West Galesburg Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Hemo-Dialysis Unit at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. .............. Your welcome. Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 10:42:08 -0400 From: "Gary Cantwell" <gcantwell@comcast.net> Subject: [ILKNOX] Help with obit To: <ILKNOX@rootsweb.com> Hi, I am looking for a kind soul to look up an obituary. I am trying to confirm a connection to a Robert F. Cantwell and his family, SSDI last known residence in Galesburg, IL.. My Robert was son of Michael Stephen and Catherine Dill Cantwell. He was born in Pennsylvania, either in the Schuylkill County or Philadelphia area. I do not have spouse or children names. The "suspect" Robert was Born: 4 Jun 1922, Died: 11 Jul 1993. I would appreciate any help with an obit! Thanks in advance. Gary Cantwell Bolton, MA 01740 gcantwell@comcast.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILKNOX-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Kansas became a state in 1861 and soon after the Civil War, many people migrated from Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, etc., because land was cheap and the country was moving westward. This is an interesting story about Norcatur: http://www.oberlinkansas.org/towns/norcatur.html juanita > Received my GGGrandfather Douglass R. Howey's Civil War Pension file. > Several men gave statements later while living in Norcatur KS who had > been in the same infantry division from Oneida. Anyone know how they > ended up in KS together? Thanks! C. Gaston > > --------------------------------- > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. > Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ILKNOX-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hello Has anyone access to marriage registrations, please? Nancy Dodge married Samuel H. Richey/Ritchey in Knox County, Illinois on the 4th February, 1844. I would greatly appreciate knowing the witnesses or sureties, please. Thank you. Anna --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.

C., I would like to know that, too. My husband's GGgrandfather left Stephenson County IL, moved to Iowa in 1851 for 5 years and ended up in Bourbon County KS. Probably the land opened up to settlers, that's what I have thought, anyway. Teresa ----- Original Message ----- From: "C Gaston" <historygeekette@yahoo.com> To: <ILKNOX@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 12:23 AM Subject: [ILKNOX] Oneida to Norcatur > Received my GGGrandfather Douglass R. Howey's Civil War Pension file. > Several men gave statements later while living in Norcatur KS who had been > in the same infantry division from Oneida. Anyone know how they ended up > in KS together? Thanks! C. Gaston > > --------------------------------- > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. > Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ILKNOX-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >

Received my GGGrandfather Douglass R. Howey's Civil War Pension file. Several men gave statements later while living in Norcatur KS who had been in the same infantry division from Oneida. Anyone know how they ended up in KS together? Thanks! C. Gaston --------------------------------- Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta.

Here you go ............ Peoria Journal Star, The (IL) - July 15, 1993 - Page: B4 RIO -- Robert F. Cantwell, 71, of Rural Route 1, Box 95, died at 7:36 a.m. Sunday, July 11, 1993, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. He was born June 4, 1922, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Michael S. and Kathryn Dill Cantwell. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Curtis (Carolyn) Larson of Rio; two grandchildren; two brothers, John Clenolden of Pennsylvania and Michael S., of Philadelphia, Pa.; and one sister, Betty Hoffman of Churchville, Pa. He was a machinist at Messinger Bearing Co. and then Frankfort Arsenal, both in Philadelphia. He later worked in the tool, die and gauge laboratory at Rock Island Arsenal. He played in the Philadelphia Athletics baseball organization from 1940 until he entered the service. He served as a sergeant in the Army from 1942-44. He was a member of American Legion Post 285 and St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Wataga. Memorial graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, Ariz. There will be no visitation. Hinchliff-Pearson- West Galesburg Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Hemo-Dialysis Unit at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. .............. Your welcome. Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 10:42:08 -0400 From: "Gary Cantwell" <gcantwell@comcast.net> Subject: [ILKNOX] Help with obit To: <ILKNOX@rootsweb.com> Hi, I am looking for a kind soul to look up an obituary. I am trying to confirm a connection to a Robert F. Cantwell and his family, SSDI last known residence in Galesburg, IL.. My Robert was son of Michael Stephen and Catherine Dill Cantwell. He was born in Pennsylvania, either in the Schuylkill County or Philadelphia area. I do not have spouse or children names. The "suspect" Robert was Born: 4 Jun 1922, Died: 11 Jul 1993. I would appreciate any help with an obit! Thanks in advance. Gary Cantwell Bolton, MA 01740 gcantwell@comcast.net

Patti, your a saint! Thanks, this is who I hoped it was. And I appreciate the quick response Cheers. Gary -----Original Message----- From: ilknox-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilknox-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of patsplace56 Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 10:34 PM To: ilknox@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILKNOX] Help with obit CANTWELL http://www.pjstar.com/system/search.html Published on July 15, 1993, Journal Star (Peoria, IL){PUBLICATION2} ROBERT CANTWELL RIO -- Robert F. Cantwell, 71, of Rural Route 1, Box 95, died at 7:36 a.m. Sunday, July 11, 1993, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. He was born June 4, 1922, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Michael S. and Kathryn Dill Cantwell. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Curtis (Carolyn) Larson of Rio; two grandchildren; two brothers, John Clenolden of Pennsylvania and Michael S., of Philadelphia, Pa.; and one sister, Betty Hoffman of Churchville, Pa. He was a machinist at Messinger Bearing Co. and then ..... ------------------------------- The rest can be found if someone can physically get to the paper or by purchasing online.. Sorry not able to get to the library. Patti Smith patsplace56@insightbb.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Cantwell" <gcantwell@comcast.net> To: <ilknox@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 9:53 AM Subject: Re: [ILKNOX] Help with obit CANTWELL > Sorry, I forgot the surname. > > My apologies. > > Gary > > Hi, > > I am looking for a kind soul to look up an obituary. > > I am trying to confirm a connection to a Robert F. Cantwell and his family, > SSDI last known residence in Galesburg, IL.. My Robert was son of Michael > Stephen and Catherine Dill Cantwell. He was born in Pennsylvania, either in > the Schuylkill County or Philadelphia area. I do not have spouse or > children names. > > The "suspect" Robert was Born: 4 Jun 1922, Died: 11 Jul 1993. > > I would appreciate any help with an obit! > > Thanks in advance. > > Gary Cantwell > Bolton, MA 01740 > gcantwell@comcast.net > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ILKNOX-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILKNOX-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILKNOX-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

http://www.pjstar.com/system/search.html Published on July 15, 1993, Journal Star (Peoria, IL){PUBLICATION2} ROBERT CANTWELL RIO -- Robert F. Cantwell, 71, of Rural Route 1, Box 95, died at 7:36 a.m. Sunday, July 11, 1993, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. He was born June 4, 1922, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Michael S. and Kathryn Dill Cantwell. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Curtis (Carolyn) Larson of Rio; two grandchildren; two brothers, John Clenolden of Pennsylvania and Michael S., of Philadelphia, Pa.; and one sister, Betty Hoffman of Churchville, Pa. He was a machinist at Messinger Bearing Co. and then ..... ------------------------------- The rest can be found if someone can physically get to the paper or by purchasing online.. Sorry not able to get to the library. Patti Smith patsplace56@insightbb.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Cantwell" <gcantwell@comcast.net> To: <ilknox@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 9:53 AM Subject: Re: [ILKNOX] Help with obit CANTWELL > Sorry, I forgot the surname. > > My apologies. > > Gary > > Hi, > > I am looking for a kind soul to look up an obituary. > > I am trying to confirm a connection to a Robert F. Cantwell and his family, > SSDI last known residence in Galesburg, IL.. My Robert was son of Michael > Stephen and Catherine Dill Cantwell. He was born in Pennsylvania, either in > the Schuylkill County or Philadelphia area. I do not have spouse or > children names. > > The "suspect" Robert was Born: 4 Jun 1922, Died: 11 Jul 1993. > > I would appreciate any help with an obit! > > Thanks in advance. > > Gary Cantwell > Bolton, MA 01740 > gcantwell@comcast.net > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ILKNOX-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILKNOX-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Sorry, I forgot the surname. My apologies. Gary Hi, I am looking for a kind soul to look up an obituary. I am trying to confirm a connection to a Robert F. Cantwell and his family, SSDI last known residence in Galesburg, IL.. My Robert was son of Michael Stephen and Catherine Dill Cantwell. He was born in Pennsylvania, either in the Schuylkill County or Philadelphia area. I do not have spouse or children names. The "suspect" Robert was Born: 4 Jun 1922, Died: 11 Jul 1993. I would appreciate any help with an obit! Thanks in advance. Gary Cantwell Bolton, MA 01740 gcantwell@comcast.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILKNOX-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message