Hi, Barnes & Nobel had a book for sale by Alan D. Gaff, "On ? Bloody Soil." The sub title was Four Years with the Iron Brigade. Mentioned Co. B of the 19th INDIANA Infantry. Wasn't Mrs. Bean from Indiana? Might try a google search for "Iron Brigade Association". Don't know if they are still in existence. Joanie unicorn1945 wrote: > > Does anyone know anything about the Honorary Iron Brigade or how to obtain records from that organization? > Shirley Pearson > > ============================== > 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

Thank you so much, Joanie. This really helps in straightening out these Rices. Joy

Anna Johnson found in 1900 census as follows: Johnson, Anna, Inmate, white female, b. Jan 1832, 68 yrs old, married 31 years, 8 children, 5 surviving, self & parents born Norway, immigrated 1870, been in U.S. 30 years, alien (unk), can read, can write, cannot speak English. Good Luck! Susan Dobson

I am looking for the parents and siblings of Jane S. MAXWELL born in February 1842, in Illinois. She was married to George Misner on August 28, 1858 in Illinois. She applied for a widows pension in Kane Co, IL. She died after 1907 in Edwards County, KS Frank

The Streator Public Library has the Streator newspapers on microfilm. They charge $1.00 per microfilm copy plus postage. (Don't know if they charge for a search.) The name of the paper changed several times, I believe this is the Streator Daily Free Press. There is an index for the Weekly and Daily Free Press for the years 1873 - 1935. The Monitor, another paper, was indexed for the year 1872. Joanie Tali Barbosa wrote: > > Joanie, > > I can't thank you enough for finding this wonderfully informative obituary. > Can you tell me the date and name of the paper where you found it? > > Tali > > -----Original Message----- > From: Joan [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 4:25 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [ILLASALLE] Obit 1920, Ransom? > > Greetings Again, > > I thought I could read all the dates, but I missed the date of his move > to Chicago. I can read the "185" but not the last digit. The rest of > the obituary is fairly clear. Next time I go to the library, I'll see > if I can read the last digit. > There were two other articles: > Nov. 8, 1920 Announcing his death and giving the time of the services. > Nov. 17, 1920 Mrs. Hugh Ingle of Ottawa, who was staying with her > parents, M/M Julius Redman during the funeral, returned home. > Joanie > > > > > Joanie, I just received this. > > > > I found a small obit on Joe Scherrer in the Ottawa paper. It says Joe > > Scherrer of Chicago who has been making his home for the past four years > > with Mr. and Mrs. Julius Redmann, died Sunday night. Mr. Scherrer had > been > > ill for almost seven weeks. He was almost 80 years old. The funeral was > > held Tuesday in the German Evangelical Church. The remains were sent to > > Chicago for burial. > > This was in the Nov. 13, 1920 issue of the Free Trader paper in Ottawa. > > I hope this helps. > > Jenan Jobst Corresponding Secretary > > LaSalle County Genealogy Guild > > > > If you think there may be more in the Streator paper, I would be glad to > > have it. If not, thanks for the offer of the look-up. > > Tali > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > > Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 12:00 PM > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: Re: [ILLASALLE] Obit 1920, Ransom? > > > > Greetings from Streator, > > > > I do not have the obituary list for 1920. > > If the steps are okay tomorrow, I will see if he is listed. His > obituary > > should be in the Streator paper. But, sometimes, that depended on the > > correspondent for the area. > > Joanie > > > > ============================== > > 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 > > ============================== > 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, Mrs. William Montgomery, nee Mary Farlow born abt. 1821 in County Terhune, Ireland. ...from Streator Daily Free Press Monday, November 6, 1905 ---The funeral of Mrs. William Montgomery of Dana was held last Friday. She was 84 years old. Anyone know WHERE were they buried? Joanie

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------2E23894DED77412A65E9C802 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit --------------2E23894DED77412A65E9C802 Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline X-Mozilla-Status2: 00000000 Message-ID: <[email protected]> Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2003 17:49:48 -0600 From: Joan <[email protected]> X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.7 [en]C-NECCK (Win98; U) X-Accept-Language: en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Rootsweb - La Salle County <[email protected]>, Rootsweb - Livingston County <[email protected]> Subject: William Montgomery of Groveland Township Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hi, ...from 1886 History of La Salle County, volume 2, page 318 William Montgomery, farmer, section 24, Groveland Township, was born near Glasgow, Scotland, in 1822. He was reared in his native country and there married Mary Farlow, a native of County Terhune, Ireland. Her ancestors were seceding Scotch Presbyterians who colonized the north of Ireland during one of the wars of their native country. In 1845 Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery came to America and lived several years in pennsylvania. In 1855 they came to Illinois and lived in Peoria County till 1867, when they moved to La Salle County and settled where they now live. The have had a family of ten children, but three of whom are living---William T., of Kansas; John E., of Prairie City, Iowa; and Robert, of California. Of the seven who have died three met with peculiarly distressing deaths. One son was burned to death; a daughter was killed by the kick of a pet colt, when thirteen years of age; and another daughter, Lucinda, the wife of William Church, was killed by the accidental discharge of a sky-rocket, July 4, 1885. She left a family of three children who find a home with their grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and ar conscientious, industrious members of society. Joanie --------------2E23894DED77412A65E9C802--

unsubscribe ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2003 9:56 PM Subject: Re: [ILLASALLE] 1900 Census--LaSalle County Asylum > In a message dated 2/28/03 4:01:33 PM Pacific Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > << That census listing is as follows: > 1900 US Census Population Schedule, Illinois, LaSalle County, Ottawa > Township, LaSalle County Asylum at Ottawa. Sup Dist 5, Enum Dist 139 > enumerated on the 14 Jun 1900 by James W. Angevine > Page 1-A, Line 31 (4th ward Partially Insane Women's Building) > Johnson, Anna; Inmate; W F Jan 1832 68 M 31 8 5 Norway Norway Norway 1870 30 > Un No No Yes >> > > Also, consider using the 1880 U.S. census that the LDS church placed online > in October. http://www.familysearch.org > > Select the census link on the left side of the home page and, on the next > page, select the 1880 U.S. census in the top box. You can then customize > census searches in many ways; e.g., surname Johnson, born Norway, census > Illinois. > > Good luck! > > > ============================== > 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, Lucinda Montgomery, daughter of William and Mary (Farlow) Montgomery, and wife of William Church. ...from Streator Daily Free Press Thursday, July 9, 1985 ---About the usual number of Fourth of July accidents by fire,, explosives, etc., have been recorded for the 109th anniversary of American Independence. But perhaps this saddest event is yet to be reconted, which is the death of MRs. Wm. Church, of Dana. She accompanied by her husband and children, drove to the aforesaid village to witness the fire works to be displayed on the evening of the Fourth. While the proper parties were engaged in discharging some of the fire works, one of the spectators, a thoughtless bumpkin, placed one of the large rockets in a position pointing downward and toward the crowd. Fire from an exploding rocket was communicated to it causing its discharge, striking Mrs. Wm. Church in the back of the head, felling here to the ground. She was taken to a drug store near by, and every effort made to restore her to consciousness. She remained in a state of coma until Sunday morning, when she became conscious and asked for her children. From that time she continued to sink, and died at noon on Sunday. To mourn her untimely death she leaves a husband and a family of small children. She was about 32 years of age.---Ottawa Journal.

Greetings from Streator, ...from Streator Daily Times-Press, Wednesday, January 16, 1946 (note: there was a typo in the paper "pioneer months ago" Should probably read "pioneer settlers, died (at)..) DEATH TAKES JOHN H. RICE Passing Occurs At Home O Daughter, Mrs. B. Hocking, Rites Friday. John H. Rice, 79, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Rice, pioneer months ago. at 7:15 o'clock last evening in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bart Hocking, 1108 Madison street. He had been in failing health the past two years, but his condition did not become critical unto two months ago. The decedent was born in Illinois, October 19, 1866. His marriage to Oma Jane Stokes took place at Long Point, March 10, 1892, and the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1942. They were the parents of two daughters, Mrs. Dollie Schwanke, of Peru, and Mrs. Hocking, of this city. In addition to his daughters, Mr. Rice leaves a granddaughter, Norma Schwanke, a niece, Mrs. Frances Lewman, and a nephew, Dudley Divine of Joliet. Mrs. Rice died April 28?, 1945, at the Hocking home, were she and her husband had been residing. Mr. Rice was engaged in farming in the vicinity of Long Point until about 22 years ago, when he and his family moved to Streator. He was employed at the Purington Brick company here until failing health forced him to retire. He was a member of the Christian church at Long Point. Final rites will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Hagi funeral home, where fiends may call Thursday evening and until the hour of the service . Interment will be made in the family lot in the Long Point cemetery. Joanie

In a message dated 2/28/03 4:01:33 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: << That census listing is as follows: 1900 US Census Population Schedule, Illinois, LaSalle County, Ottawa Township, LaSalle County Asylum at Ottawa. Sup Dist 5, Enum Dist 139 enumerated on the 14 Jun 1900 by James W. Angevine Page 1-A, Line 31 (4th ward Partially Insane Women's Building) Johnson, Anna; Inmate; W F Jan 1832 68 M 31 8 5 Norway Norway Norway 1870 30 Un No No Yes >> Also, consider using the 1880 U.S. census that the LDS church placed online in October. http://www.familysearch.org Select the census link on the left side of the home page and, on the next page, select the 1880 U.S. census in the top box. You can then customize census searches in many ways; e.g., surname Johnson, born Norway, census Illinois. Good luck!

Hi Joan, That census listing is as follows: 1900 US Census Population Schedule, Illinois, LaSalle County, Ottawa Township, LaSalle County Asylum at Ottawa. Sup Dist 5, Enum Dist 139 enumerated on the 14 Jun 1900 by James W. Angevine Page 1-A, Line 31 (4th ward Partially Insane Women's Building) Johnson, Anna; Inmate; W F Jan 1832 68 M 31 8 5 Norway Norway Norway 1870 30 Un No No Yes Translates to: Anna Johnson, inmate in the 4th ward of the Partially Insane Women's Building of the LaSalle County Asylum at Ottawa, was a white female born in January of 1832 and is age 68. She was married for 31 years and had 8 children, 5 of which are still living. She was born in Norway as were both of her parents. She immigrated to the U.S. in 1870 and has been in the U.S. for 30 years. Her citizenship status is unknown ("Al" was struck through and "Un" was written above it as were most of the entries on this page). She could not read or write English but could speak English. Note: This entry did not indicate that she was widowed at this time. Although no "Wd"'s were found on this page, other pages in this enumeration by this enumerator did indicate some people as "Wd" rather than "S" or "M". Bill Dow, Carrollton, TX ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 2:01 PM Subject: [ILLASALLE] 1900 Census--LaSalle County Asylum > Would anyone on the list have access to this census image? I've been looking > for my great grandmother for years and a relative just found her, under her > maiden name, on the 1900 census index. She found "Anna Johnson b. 25 January > 1832 Norway, age 68 yrs., alien, LaSalle County, Ottawa Township, LaSalle > County Asylum inmate." I would hope that the actual census image would give > the date of immigration. The census index said Vol. 109 E D 139 sheet 1 line > 31. > > Since she was admitted under her maiden name (she was married to Lars > Pearson, who preceded her in death), I am thinking that she may have been > admitted by a sibling named Johnson who may have lived in the area. If the > dates of immigration were the same, it could point me to her family. > > Also wondering if anyone knows if there are any LaSalle County Asylum records > in existence. I checked the State Archives database and didn't see anything. > > This lady has been a mystery to me for over 30 years and any help would be > greatly appreciated. > > Joan in Illinois > > > ============================== > 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 > >

Would anyone on the list have access to this census image? I've been looking for my great grandmother for years and a relative just found her, under her maiden name, on the 1900 census index.  She found "Anna Johnson b. 25 January 1832 Norway, age 68 yrs., alien, LaSalle County, Ottawa Township, LaSalle County Asylum inmate."  I would hope that the actual census image would give the date of immigration.  The census index said Vol. 109 E D 139 sheet 1 line 31. Since she was admitted under her maiden name (she was married to Lars Pearson, who preceded her in death), I am thinking that she may have been admitted by a sibling named Johnson who may have lived in the area.  If the dates of immigration were the same, it could point me to her family. Also wondering if anyone knows if there are any LaSalle County Asylum records in existence. I checked the State Archives database and didn't see anything. This lady has been a mystery to me for over 30 years and any help would be greatly appreciated. Joan in Illinois

I would just like to thank everyone on the list for their help, information and advice about my TERRACE family in Illinois. This is very much appreciated. I am unsubscribing from the list for the moment due to pressure of work and holidays but hope to be back and in contact with those concerned in about a month or so. Love and God bless you all. Barbara Terrace England

They charge $12 for a copy. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ms. Dale Amann" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 2:39 PM Subject: [ILLASALLE] Marriage Certificate Fee > How much does the county clerk charge for certified copies of marriage certificates? > Thanks, > Ms. Dale Amann > > Researching: GEHM-SEIF > > > ============================== > 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 > >

How much does the county clerk charge for certified copies of marriage certificates? Thanks, Ms. Dale Amann Researching: GEHM-SEIF

Dick, Thank you very much! Maybe she'll be able to tell me where the family went. You're very thoughtful. Shirley ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [ILLASALLE] Re: Patterson SHIRLEY---I SENT YOUR REPLY ON TO ANN BEAN , WHO LIVES HERE--SHE SAID THAT HER HUSBAND'S GRANDMOTHER EDITH BEAN SETTLED IN KOKOMO UPON ARRIVAL IN N. AMERICA WITH HER HUSBAND JOHN, WHO CAME TO CHICAGO. HIS SON JOHN WALTER BEAN AND BROTHER HENRYWERE INFANTS. THE FAMILY WAS FROM MANCHESTER ENG DICK ============================== 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

SHIRLEY---I SENT YOUR REPLY ON TO ANN BEAN , WHO LIVES HERE--SHE SAID THAT HER HUSBAND'S GRANDMOTHER EDITH BEAN SETTLED IN KOKOMO UPON ARRIVAL IN N. AMERICA WITH HER HUSBAND JOHN, WHO CAME TO CHICAGO. HIS SON JOHN WALTER BEAN AND BROTHER HENRYWERE INFANTS. THE FAMILY WAS FROM MANCHESTER ENG DICK

Dick, Thank you. I doubt if she was. (Priscilla) Pearl Patterson was from Indiana and it's still a mystery to me how she met her husband, Warren Ross Bean of Streator (1870-1945). As far as I know none of the other Pattersons from our family went to Illinois for anything other than to visit Pearl and her husband. Mr. Bean was once the publisher of the Daily Monitor in Streator. They had two daughters, Mrs. Yolanda Gould (Chicago) and Mrs. Pearl Kinson of Eureka. It would be the descendants of these two girls I'd be looking for and those same descendants would be my second cousins. There may have been a grandson for Pearl and Warren - not sure. There is a Robert Warren Blake buried with them: 8 Nov, 1915 - 28 Mar, 1939. I don't know who this is but he is apparently family some way. If anyone can connect to him and enlighten me, it might help the whole picture. Thanks in advance for any help anyone can give on this, Shirley Muncie, IN ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 11:50 PM Subject: Re: [ILLASALLE] Re: Patterson Would Pearl Patterson be related to Martha Patterson, who was married to Michael Corrigan from Ottawa's NE side ? This Martha Patterson had been the widow of Joseph Corrigan (Michael's brother) who was killied in a construction accident South of Ottawa several years earlier. Dick Corrigan Orland Park, Ill [email protected] ============================== 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

Does anyone know anything about the Honorary Iron Brigade or how to obtain records from that organization? Shirley Pearson