Here is the URL to the Bishop Hill Colonists and Descendants Database. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilbhccad/surnames.htm Anna Varvais Sioux City ----- Original Message ----- From: Rusly & Michelle Gunawan To: ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2001 9:53 AM Subject: Re: [ILKNOX-L] Swedish settlements Pat, There is a Swedish settlement, not too far from Knox County called Bishop Hill. It still exists today. I am sure there are records available if you were to contact the village. Current population is something like 150. Michelle ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat" <pdconklin@dodgenet.com> To: <ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2001 8:49 AM Subject: [ILKNOX-L] Swedish settlements > Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum > Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/Knox/11068 > > Surname: Svenson, Richardson > ------------------------- > > Could anyone tell me if there was a Swedish settlement in Knox county near > Altona? Are there any records available in this area? >