Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/822 Surname: Woolsey, Truitt, Fooks ------------------------- My grandfather was Silas E. Woolsey, b. 1 February 1871 in Knox County, IL, d. 22 March 1940 in Galesburg, IL.  He married Harriet Dell Truitt 24 June 1903 in Galesburg.    I would like to learn more about my Woolsey line.  I know his father's name was also Silas Woolsey, a farmer in Knox County.   His wife, Harriet Dell Truitt, was born in Humeston, Wayne County, IA 26 November 1876.  She was a descendant of Elijah Truitt of Yates City, IL.    I would like to contact descendants of her siblings, Rosetta A. (Truitt) Fooks of Oneida, IL b. 20 August 1872 and Albert Estel Truitt b. 19 October 1878.  Another sibling who never married was Jean Elizabeth Truitt b. 12 June 1884.   I'm also interested in learning about two institutions in Knox County that existed in 1900:  The Knox County Alms House and St. Mary's School in Knoxville.  Any historical accounts or photos out there?   Information would be much appreciated.   Sherry Bradley