Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/Knox/11047 Surname: KINSER, HOUSH, STRULY ------------------------- Searching for information regarding Jesse Kinser, aka James Jesse Kinser, aka Jesse B. Kinser. He was the father of Adam C. Kinser (my great grandfather) that resided in Knox Co., Maquon, IL. Jesse's wife was Phoebe Housh from Lawrence Co., IN. I'm also searching for the correct spelling of Adam's wife's name, Olive Struly/Straley. On my grandfather's birth certificate it shows Olive Struly. In the Genealogical Database I searched in, it shows Olive Straley. Thank You, Sharon Troxell Bakersfield, CA

HOUSH, ANDREW C. A dealer in stock and notes, born in 1834 in Indiana. His parents were David and Elizabeth Housh, the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of Indiana. He received a common-school education, and his early life was passed upon the farm. He was married to Miss A. E. Ouderkirk, Nov. 11, 1857. They are the parents of two children. He removed from Indiana to Illinois and has been Alderman three years, Road Commissioner 9 years, and School Director for a long term of service. Greenbacker. P.O. Yates City. HOUSH, DAVID A farmer, he was born in Bourbon Co., KY July 25, 1800; when 3 years old his parents moved to the frontier north of the Ohio river and settled in the wilds of Indiana among the Indians, seldom seeing the face of white men. When the war of 1812 was declared the whites were com- pelled to move into forts where they lived 3 years. During this time he witnessed the massacre of a settle- ment, and on Good Friday, 1812, another massacre (among the killed were several relatives) after which he and his brother took the forests hunting Indians. He heard the great Chief Tecumseh make a speech before the battle of Tippecanoe, and thinks he was the finest orator he ever heard. In 1826 he married Elizabeth Thornburg and again moved to the frontier, where he lived until 1836, when he moved to Knox Co. and settled on the land in haw Creek Township where he now lives. Daniel Meek, John Dawdy and others were his first acquaintances here. They were all fond of hunting and fine horses. Quite a rivalry existed between them to see who could have the fastes horses. In 1851 he engaged in milling and distilling business, and in 1854 in the mercantile trade. He cast his first vote for Jackson and has voted the Democratic ticket at every Presidentioal election since. His family consists of 13 children. He has retired from all business save farming, and is now enjoying a ripe old age, honored and respected. Joan :o)