My Grandmother worked at a shirt factory in Streator during the years 1918-1920, after her husband died. Can anyone on this list tell me the name of this factory and where it would have been located in Streator? Thanks for any help. Jane

Do you know is there is a connection between your Westerkamm and the Westerbeck (unsure of spelling) line of Streator? Shirley Indiana ----- Original Message ----- From: Jane Westerkamm To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 8:56 AM Subject: [ILLASALLE] shirt factory My Grandmother worked at a shirt factory in Streator during the years 1918-1920, after her husband died. Can anyone on this list tell me the name of this factory and where it would have been located in Streator? Thanks for any help. Jane ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Hello, I would like to find an obituary for Marcus Leon McGeorge. According to the Social Security Death Index, he died in March of 1976 and last resided at Ottawa. Is their a county library? What is the name of the newspaper that covered the area in 1976? Any members of the mailing list living in the area? Are there cemetery records available online for this area? Thank you, Mary in CA

Greetings from Streator, In terms of migration trails, Streator and Virden are next door neighbors. Jackson County, Minnesota is another such neighbor. Many early obituaries have the notice "arrangements incomplete until relatives arrive from Virden (or Thayer)." Immaculate Conception is the "Irish" church in town, Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Eagle Township church) is the other Irish church. There was also St. Mary's in Kangley. Many miners lived in Kangley, but considered Streator their home town. The Guild in Ottawa has the records for the Eagle Church and St. Mary's. The Immaculate Conception church and rectory, commonly called St. Mary's, is at 404 North Park Street. I don't have Redfarin's, but do have a few Redfern's on my FTM. What are the first names and dates that you are looking for. Joanie Amine Chaar wrote: > > Could someone please tell me if there was a Catholic Church in Streator > that most of the Irish Catholics went to? > I have found many discrepancies in my records. My Courtney/Redfarin's > of whom I thought were from Marion County, Illinois > appear to have been born in Streator circa 1890's. William Redfairn & > Mary Courtney were married in Salem, Marion County in 1889. I have found > them in Virden, Macoupin County Federal Census in 1900. But on an obit. > it states that before moving to Virden they were from Streator. On > death cert it states that some of these Redfairn/Courtney children were > born in Streator. > Of course there is not 1890 census to check and I have not been able to > find most birth records, so I figured I'd check the churches. > Both Redfairn & Courtney families were coal miners. I did find Mary > Courtney's family in Colorado working in a coal mine on the 1880 > census. The Courtney's were Irish Immigrates. > Thanks, Gwen > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

My Catholic relatives all attended St. Columba's and that is where the children were all baptized. Hope this will help Jeanne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Amine Chaar" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 10:14 AM Subject: [ILLASALLE] Catholic Churches in Streator > Could someone please tell me if there was a Catholic Church in Streator > that most of the Irish Catholics went to? > I have found many discrepancies in my records. My Courtney/Redfarin's > of whom I thought were from Marion County, Illinois > appear to have been born in Streator circa 1890's. William Redfairn & > Mary Courtney were married in Salem, Marion County in 1889. I have found > them in Virden, Macoupin County Federal Census in 1900. But on an obit. > it states that before moving to Virden they were from Streator. On > death cert it states that some of these Redfairn/Courtney children were > born in Streator. > Of course there is not 1890 census to check and I have not been able to > find most birth records, so I figured I'd check the churches. > Both Redfairn & Courtney families were coal miners. I did find Mary > Courtney's family in Colorado working in a coal mine on the 1880 > census. The Courtney's were Irish Immigrates. > Thanks, Gwen > > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Could someone please tell me if there was a Catholic Church in Streator that most of the Irish Catholics went to? I have found many discrepancies in my records. My Courtney/Redfarin's of whom I thought were from Marion County, Illinois appear to have been born in Streator circa 1890's. William Redfairn & Mary Courtney were married in Salem, Marion County in 1889. I have found them in Virden, Macoupin County Federal Census in 1900. But on an obit. it states that before moving to Virden they were from Streator. On death cert it states that some of these Redfairn/Courtney children were born in Streator. Of course there is not 1890 census to check and I have not been able to find most birth records, so I figured I'd check the churches. Both Redfairn & Courtney families were coal miners. I did find Mary Courtney's family in Colorado working in a coal mine on the 1880 census. The Courtney's were Irish Immigrates. Thanks, Gwen

Hi, I am looking for any information on Richard Oliver, born in England, Married to Mary Ann Blackman born in England. Living in Lasalle County, Illinois ca.1847 to 1870. Their daughter Mary Susan Oliver born in Lasalle County, Illinois March 27, 1847. Her husband Silas Washington Bardwell born Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania May 11, 1843. Enlisted in the 26th Illinois Infantry in 1861. His father Silas Bardwell born in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania 1807. Silas the elder died in Ottawa, Lasalle County, Illinois 1863. Silas the elder was married to Bethsheba Mahala Ball daughter of Amos Ball of Vermont and Mercy Whitney. Silas Washington Bardwell brothers and sisters were: Nancy Lovina, Daniel A., Aaron G., Nelson H., Irene L. (believed to be Lovina)., Lydia Lovina., Catherine A., Marcellus Z., Charkes M., Nelson., all born in Tunhannock, Pennsylvania between 1830 to 1854. I have information to share on the Ball Family, The Gershom Family, and The Bardwell Family of Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. Perry Ward [email protected]

Hi, I am looking for any information on Richard Oliver, born in England, Married to Mary Ann Blackman born in England. Living in Lasalle County, Illinois ca.1847 to 1870. Their daughter Mary Susan Oliver born in Lasalle County, Illinois March 27, 1847. Her husband Silas Washington Bardwell born Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania May 11, 1843. Enlisted in the 26th Illinois Infantry in 1861. His father Silas Bardwell born in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania 1807. Silas the elder died in Ottawa, Lasalle County, Illinois 1863. Silas the elder was married to Bethsheba Maha Ball daughter of Amos Ball of Vermont and Mercy Gershom. Silas Washington Bardwell brothers and sisters were: Nancy Lovina, Daniel A., Aaron G., Nelson H., Irene L. (believed to be Lovina)., Lydia Lovina., Catherine A., Marcellus Z., Charkes M., Nelson., all born in Tunhannock, Pennsylvania between 1830 to 1854. I have information to share on the Ball Family, The Gershom Family, and The Bardwell Family of Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. Perry Ward [email protected]

Barbara, I think we may have a connection. My grandfather is Matthew E. Martin of LaSalle, IL. I would love to be able to share information on the Martin/Finnan family. You can also reach me at [email protected] Looking forward to hearing from you. Patricia Glasnovich ----- Original Message ----- From: B_E_potts <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 1:55 PM Subject: [ILLASALLE] Martin & Finnan 1880's > Hi, looking for any more information on family members of William H Martin (born 1858) who married Bridget Finnan (born 1858) in November 1878. They had Mary Virginia, aka Mollie, Matthew, Anna and William. I have details on Mollie's family. > > Any info much appreciated. > Thanks > Barbara > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Betty, My brother lives outside of Chicago and not too far from Kaneville. It's roughly 50 miles west of Chicago. Shirley ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 5:26 PM Subject: [ILLASALLE] early school records I have an autograph book given to my grandfather, David C. Greenwood from his teacher Lenora A. Owens, dated Hinckley--March 15, 1878, but within the book on a page she has written an extensive note with her name and date the identical as on the first page except she has Kaneville, Ill. Could anyone direct me to where I might find his school records? I will be in the general area (Rock Island County) for a wedding on Sept. 13. I do live in Chico, Calif. Thanks, Betty Porter ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

BETTY----THE TOWN THAT YOU REFER TO IS IN KANE COUNTY, ABOUT 80 MILES NORTHEAST OF ROCK ISLAND. IT IS A RATHER SMALL TOWN, SO ANY MAY BE AT THE COUNTY COURT HOUSE. DICK CORRIGAN ORLAND PARK, ILL

I have an autograph book given to my grandfather, David C. Greenwood from his teacher Lenora A. Owens, dated Hinckley--March 15, 1878, but within the book on a page she has written an extensive note with her name and date the identical as on the first page except she has Kaneville, Ill. Could anyone direct me to where I might find his school records? I will be in the general area (Rock Island County) for a wedding on Sept. 13. I do live in Chico, Calif. Thanks, Betty Porter

Looking for descendants of Pearl Patterson Bean. Thank you, Shirley Indiana

There may be a connection somewhere. I am at a standstill with Ellen and Berdinius. Actually with all of the Goodmanson line. Thanks for the information. Tami ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joan" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 11:42 PM Subject: Re: [ILLASALLE] Goodmanson surname > Greetings from Streator, > Sorry, I don't have your Ellen or Berdinius Goodmanson. But, did > find a Dr. J. S. Goodmonson(sp) on the 1901 Streator obituary list, he > was previously of Princeton. > Buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in Streator are Albert B. Bert > Goodmanson (1866 - 1903)and his wife, Nancy Swartz? (1867 - 1928). > There is a Mrs. Nancy Goodmanson listed as a sister in Mrs. Ralph > Mackey's obituary. > > Joanie > > > > I am looking for information on Ellen GUNDERSON GOODMANSON and Berdinius? GOODMANSON. They came from Norway in the early 1890's and stayed with friends in LaSalle County for 4 years. I'm not sure if that is the spelling they used for GOODMANSON,and I don't know when the current spelling came about. They ended up in Benton County Iowa where he died and she married John L. Johnson. Anyone know anything of these people? > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Greetings from Streator, Sorry, I don't have your Ellen or Berdinius Goodmanson. But, did find a Dr. J. S. Goodmonson(sp) on the 1901 Streator obituary list, he was previously of Princeton. Buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in Streator are Albert B. Bert Goodmanson (1866 - 1903)and his wife, Nancy Swartz? (1867 - 1928). There is a Mrs. Nancy Goodmanson listed as a sister in Mrs. Ralph Mackey's obituary. Joanie > > I am looking for information on Ellen GUNDERSON GOODMANSON and Berdinius? GOODMANSON. They came from Norway in the early 1890's and stayed with friends in LaSalle County for 4 years. I'm not sure if that is the spelling they used for GOODMANSON,and I don't know when the current spelling came about. They ended up in Benton County Iowa where he died and she married John L. Johnson. Anyone know anything of these people? > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

I am looking for information on Ellen GUNDERSON GOODMANSON and Berdinius? GOODMANSON. They came from Norway in the early 1890's and stayed with friends in LaSalle County for 4 years. I'm not sure if that is the spelling they used for GOODMANSON,and I don't know when the current spelling came about. They ended up in Benton County Iowa where he died and she married John L. Johnson. Anyone know anything of these people?

Hi, looking for any more information on family members of William H Martin (born 1858) who married Bridget Finnan (born 1858) in November 1878. They had Mary Virginia, aka Mollie, Matthew, Anna and William. I have details on Mollie's family. Any info much appreciated. Thanks Barbara

Hi, James Waters served in Spanish American war, 3rd Illinois Daughter of M. F. Waters die in 1878, residing in Blackstone Child of James Lynch died D. J. Lynch married to a Murphy Edward, living near Streator died in May, 1880 Mary Lynch 1865 - 1918, married a D(aniel?) Trainor Thomas L. Lynch, living in Marseilles, died in October, 1903 About 15 Harvey's plus Mr. and Mrs. Louis Harvey that ran hotel/restaurants in Streator and Ottawa, and have a write up in the 1912 Story of Streator. Charles McManus, aged 26 died in 1904, buried in Indiana Patrick McManus died in 1882 residing in Missouri Patrick McManus, aged 21 died in 1903, buried in Indiana Terry McManus, died in 1895 Tina McManus-Osman died in Ottawa in 1902. Much of the above information came from an obituary list. Joanie [email protected] wrote: > > Do you have WATERS, LYNCH, LALY, HARVEY, MCMANUS amoung your 50,000? > > Thanks > > Katharine > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

You are in luck. The only obits we have for LaSalle before 1906 are for 1888 and 1889 and James Cunningham is listed as having died Dec. 1, 1889 in Cedar Point. His obituary says he is buried in Granville cemetery in Putnam county. If you want a copy of his obit let me know and I will send you a copy. James was born in Franklin county Indiana. Jenan Jobst Corresponding Secretary LaSalle county Genealogy Guild ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greenwalt" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 6:38 PM Subject: [ILLASALLE] James F. Cunningham m. Addie Magee d. 1889 Peru, LaSalle County > James F. Cunningham was born ca 1829 in OH and died 1889 in LaSalle County, IL. Following the death of his first wife Zerelda in Ohio, he moved his family to Peru, IL. He married Adaline C. Magee on 10 December 1874 in LaSalle County. Addie was born to daughter of William and Mary Magee ca 1845 in IL. > > I do not know his exact date of death or place of burial and would appreciate any advice on how to proceed. > > Many thanks, > Dean Greenwalt > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >