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The obit dated May, 1914, was just a GAR article about their service and had a list of members who had passed away. That is why I was over at the Guild yesterday, I needed his death date. No obit in the Streator Free Press, but I found one in the Daily Independent Times. I am working 9:30 - 2:30 tomorrow at the museum, and Sat and Sun have a fellow coming to take down decoration. So, I will not be able to get back until next week. Did I give you the Kelley obits? Daily Independent-Times Saturday, Feburary 28, 1914, page 07 OLD SOLDIER DIED AT THE HOSPITAL Had Spent Twelve Years in Oklahoma--Funeral Services at 1:30 Monday Afternoon. John Hiner, an old soldier and a former resident of Walter, Oklahoma, who has been in this city during a comparativey short time, died at the hospital at 8:30 last night. Heart trouble and dropsy are named as the cause of his death. The deceased was born in Pennsylvania on the 17th day of January, 1847. He was a farmer and had lived in Oklahoma for twelve years. His illnesss covered a period of two years but only recently became of a critical nature. The wife of Mr. Hiner has been dead for twenty years. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Eva Kelly and Mrs. Isabella Simpson, both of this city. The funeral services will be held at Mrs. Kelley's home at 806 Cotton street Monday afternoon at 1:30. Interment will be made in the Defenbaugh cemetery. Simpson - Simpkins -- Streatorland Historical Society 306 South Vermillion Street Streator, Illinois 61364 Monday - Friday 9:30 - 2:30 Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.

I looked up Margaret Hill's obituary, September 10, 1935. Her maiden name was HILL. Still can't find her marriage. The 1900 census said she had 3 children and married 12 years, but David Jr. was 13. I have step-son in my notes for the David Hill Sr. and Jr. relationship. His obit agrees with census; her obit has them married in 1883 in Braceville. Then again, David Jr.'s obit does not mention his wife and children.. I am fairly sure my mother's first cousin married David Hill, Jr. That was not a happy marriage. And it looks like the other David Hill did not have children. If you find out which one is the correct one, please let me know. I would also like to know where David Sr.'s parents are buried. His father, Hopkin Hill died in Streator and his body was taken by rail to Ottawa, then to Coal Valley. I don't know when Leah Hill, the mother, died. Joanie -- Streatorland Historical Society 306 South Vermillion Street Streator, Illinois 61364 Monday - Friday 9:30 - 2:30 Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.

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Hi Pam! Surely, here is the contact information: Molly : _www.mollx.com_ (http://www.mollx.com) - she's in Springfield Cynthia : _www.chicagogenealogy.com_ (http://www.chicagogenealogy.com) she's in Wilmette (don't let her site name fool you - she can get records from all over Illinois) Good Luck, Leslie

Dear Joanie, In regards to Samson Hoxie, I have a marriage certificate dated Dec. 31, 1888 in Montana Territory, Lewis and Clark County in the City of Helena, in which a William Hoxie marries Mina Lundberg. Both the bride and groom are 23 years old. William Hoxie states that he was born in Canada and that his father is Samson Hoxie and his mother is Mary Jane Lovell. The name Samson Hoxie (with its various spellings) is so unique that after a couple of years of searching I have found very few leads. My family knows almost nothing about William Hoxie, if we asked the older Aunts and Uncles, they claimed not to remember, however, that was quite unlikely. The only evidence I have of William is that he is listed in the Helena City Directory, which were compiled around 1890. I have seen the name Alonson Hoxie, and have considered that. However, I think that Alonson may be too old. William was born in 1865 so his father was probably born in the 1820-30's. The Samson Hoxie that you see listed, is he on the same land that Alonson is residing? I really appreciate any ideas....leads that you could give. ILLASALL-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > ATTACHMENT part 1 message/rfc822 ILLASALL-D Digest Volume 05 : Issue 12 Today's Topics: #1 Re: [ILLASALLE] Samson Hoxie, memb [bluejay201@mchsi.com] #2 Re: [ILLASALLE] Samson Hoxie, memb [bluejay201@mchsi.com] #3 Re: [ILLASALLE] Samson Hoxie, memb [bluejay201@mchsi.com] #4 RE: [ILLASALLE] Re: Sexton in Bruc ["Bruce and Valerie Jackson" #5 George Washington Dicus & Hannah L ["jennifer gallenbach" #6 Re: [ILLASALLE] George Washington [bluejay201@mchsi.com] #7 Re: [ILLASALLE] George Washington ["jennifer gallenbach" #8 Fw: [ILLASALLE] Samson Hoxie, memb ["Pat Martin" ] Administrivia: To unsubscribe from ILLASALL-D, send a message to ILLASALL-D-request@rootsweb.com that contains in the body of the message the command unsubscribe and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. ______________________________ > ATTACHMENT part 2 message/rfc822 Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 17:18:53 +0000 From: bluejay201@mchsi.com To: ILLASALL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILLASALLE] Samson Hoxie, member of the Board when LaSalle was formed in 1850 From the 1892 Guild reprint of plat book the index lists Hoxey (& Arntzen) in Serena in Sec. 34. from Sec. where Samson is listed in 1858- 1859 The 1850 census lists him as Alanson S. with wife Nancy and Edward. Do you know if he and John were bothers, since they were both in same sec in 1858- 1859 and born in Mass. Joanie -- Streatorland Historical Society 306 South Vermillion Street Streator, Illinois 61364 Monday - Friday 9:30 - 2:30 Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. > Do you have any other particulars on him? like birth date and location? > > I searched LaSalle county on Ancestry for all people whose first name started > with Sam (Samson, Samuel, etc.) and found no Samson's in the 1850 census, and no > phonetic similarities to the way I would pronounce Hoxie (with the x making a > "ks" sound and the o making a sound like cot). Keep trying all phonetic > variations. > > The enumerator may have heard something very different. There are a couple of > HOEY families with Samuels in them in Freedon twp., and a LOY in Bruce twp. The > elder Samuel HOEY was noted as born in Ireland, so you never know what the name > may have sounded like. > > Good luck, > > In a message dated 1/17/2005 11:33:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, Patty Conroy > writes: > > >In a book, History of LaSalle County, Illinois by Hoffman. S.J. Clarke Pub.Co. > 1989 page 99 it says that "The first Board of Supervisors met ....May 1850. It > then lists its members, which includes a SAMSON HOXIE. Is there any way that I > could get any more information on Samson Hoxie? I have searched the census for > Illinois but am unable to find anything else. > >I would greatly appreciate any help or advise you could offer. I would also be > happy to pay for time and expenses. > > > > > > > > > >============================== > >Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > >last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. 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Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > ______________________________ > ATTACHMENT part 3 message/rfc822 Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 17:34:07 +0000 From: bluejay201@mchsi.com To: ILLASALL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILLASALLE] Samson Hoxie, member of the Board when LaSalle was formed in 1850 I think my previous postings are lost in cyberspace, if not, sorry for the repeat. The 1886 History has the same with Samson being from Warren, the previous page states that Warren was changed "soon after" to Serena. The Guild's reprint of 1850 census, page 396 for Serena Alanson S. Hoxie, aged 44, farmer, born in Mass. Nancy, aged 36, born in New York Edward, aged 17, born in New York, laborer on farm on page 398, in Serena John Hoxie, aged 37, farmer, born in Mass. Elizabeth, aged 32 born in Ohio Henry, aged 6, born in Illinois Henrietta, aged 1, born in Illinois The 1858 - 1859 La Salle Co. directory, again reprinted by the Guild page 176 in Serena has: Samson Hoxey, SE qr of Sec. 25 John D. Hoxey SW q of Sec. 25 and John Hoxey NE q of Sec 35 Joanie -- Streatorland Historical Society 306 South Vermillion Street Streator, Illinois 61364 Monday - Friday 9:30 - 2:30 Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. > In a book, History of LaSalle County, Illinois by Hoffman. S.J. Clarke Pub.Co. > 1989 page 99 it says that "The first Board of Supervisors met ....May 1850. It > then lists its members, which includes a SAMSON HOXIE. Is there any way that I > could get any more information on Samson Hoxie? I have searched the census for > Illinois but am unable to find anything else. > I would greatly appreciate any help or advise you could offer. I would also be > happy to pay for time and expenses. > > > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > ______________________________ > ATTACHMENT part 4 message/rfc822 Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 17:49:44 +0000 From: bluejay201@mchsi.com To: ILLASALL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILLASALLE] Samson Hoxie, member of the Board when LaSalle was formed in 1850 By the way, if John Hoxie turns out to be a member of the family, John has a write up in Baldwin's, page 438 John Hoxie, from Williamstown, Bershire Co., Mass., came in 1836, and settled on Sec. 25, where he still resides (1877). He married Elizabeth Beem. His children are: Henrietta, Fremont, Lincoln, and Fanny. Henry was killed at the battle of Mission Ridge. Even if not brothers, chances are they both came from Williamstown. Good luck, Joanie -- Streatorland Historical Society 306 South Vermillion Street Streator, Illinois 61364 Monday - Friday 9:30 - 2:30 Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. > In a book, History of LaSalle County, Illinois by Hoffman. S.J. Clarke Pub.Co. > 1989 page 99 it says that "The first Board of Supervisors met ....May 1850. It > then lists its members, which includes a SAMSON HOXIE. Is there any way that I > could get any more information on Samson Hoxie? I have searched the census for > Illinois but am unable to find anything else. > I would greatly appreciate any help or advise you could offer. I would also be > happy to pay for time and expenses. > > > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > ______________________________ > ATTACHMENT part 5 message/rfc822 Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 12:50:33 -0800 From: "Bruce and Valerie Jackson" To: ILLASALL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [ILLASALLE] Re: Sexton in Bruce, LaSalle Past and Present of LaSalle County, Illinois (1877 H.F Kent and co, Chicago) lists a: Sexton, Jas. Farmer;section 8;P.O Streator -----Original Message----- From: Bonnie Ostler [mailto:lostler@intranet.ca] Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 6:36 AM To: ILLASALL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILLASALLE] Re: Sexton in Bruce, LaSalle Hi Joanie Mrs. Sexton in Otter Creek Twp Sec 11 is almost surely Martha Pool (wf of James). The 1870 census age is in error for Martha's husband who was b.1812, Wood Dalling, Norfolk, England and would have been 58. His nephew, James also born Wood Dalling was about 27. By 1912 the younger James was living in Streator and had two children, Dr. Roy Sexton and Nellie (Mrs. Jay Arthur). [Source - History of Carroll County Iowa 1912 Volume II illustrated The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co Chicago pages 25,26,27] http://www.rootsweb.com/~iacarrol/bio_s.htm The three children with James and Elizabeth in 1850 - Elizabeth H. age 12, Eliza age 7 and John age 2 are a mystery at the moment. None of them appear with James and second wife in 1860. None appear in state wide marriage index in LaSalle and apparently none are buried at North Emery Green cemetery with the parents. James was without a wife from Elizabeth's sudden death in 1852 until 1858 when he remarried but Elizabeth H. was in her early teens, perhaps old enough to hold things together. Have checked with the other Rumble and Sexton families. No trace of these three children in any of their households. Bonnie ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 9:56 PM Subject: Re: [ILLASALLE] Re: Sexton in Bruce, LaSalle > The Guild in Ottawa reprinted an 1870 plat book. > Mrs. Sexton in Otter Creek Township, Sec. 11. Next to R. Pool, W. Pool > and > Jane? Pool. > Also a J. Sexton in Sec 24, but J. could be a son of Steven. > The 1870 census has two James Sexton's in Otter Creek > James, aged 30, born in England, married to Martha > James, aged 25, born in England, married to Eliz. J. Wade > Otter Creek was formed from Bruce Township, sometime bet. 1860-1870. I > hate to > admit this, but I can't remember when. > Joanie -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.13 - Release Date: 1/16/2005 ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx ______________________________ > ATTACHMENT part 6 message/rfc822 Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 15:08:07 -0600 From: "jennifer gallenbach" To: ILLASALL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: George Washington Dicus & Hannah L Dicus Does anyone have any ideas where I might be able to locate obituaries for my great-great grandparents? George W Dicus I, died 20 Aug. 1891 in Ottawa. Hannah L. Dicus died 5 Oct. 1912 in Polo, Ogle County, Illinois. Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you, Jennifer ______________________________ > ATTACHMENT part 7 message/rfc822 Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 22:12:38 +0000 From: bluejay201@mchsi.com To: ILLASALL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILLASALLE] George Washington Dicus & Hannah L Dicus He is probably in the Ottawa paper. Neither are listed in Streator Free Press. For some reason, I have George W. as buried in Wenona. If he was, the obits might be in the Wenona paper. I don't know George W., I did a little research on the Dicus family from Long Point, and Streator. William (Isaac Dycus & Susannah Williams) Dicus was born 1819, married Abigail Flanagan? Their son, Dr. Geo. Allen Dicus, born 1863 in Ohio was still practicing medicine when he was 91 years old. How old was George W. when he died? I think someone on the list had a "contact" person for the Wenona library. The hours posted on the door of the library are not always correct. I think it is a volunteer thing. Joanie -- Streatorland Historical Society 306 South Vermillion Street Streator, Illinois 61364 Monday - Friday 9:30 - 2:30 Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. > Does anyone have any ideas where I might be able to locate obituaries for my > great-great grandparents? George W Dicus I, died 20 Aug. 1891 in Ottawa. > Hannah L. Dicus died 5 Oct. 1912 in Polo, Ogle County, Illinois. Any tips > would be appreciated. Thank you, Jennifer > > > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > ______________________________ > ATTACHMENT part 8 message/rfc822 Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 17:15:59 -0600 From: "jennifer gallenbach" To: ILLASALL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILLASALLE] George Washington Dicus & Hannah L Dicus Hi Joanie, Thanks for replying. George W. Dicus lived in Wenona for sometime, but after the civil war he moved to Streator. He is buried in Wenona. He did at the age of 70? I have many different years of birth on him, all are within 5 years of 1820. I will try to locate a phone number for the Wenona library. I didn't realize there was a library there, I visited his and my great-great grandmothers graves in August 2004. Thanks for the information, I will check into it. I don't think my George W. Dicus is related to the Dicus family you mentioned. My g-g- grandfather's parents died about 1810 in Ohio from during a cholera outbreak and they had come from Germany about 1810. This is from there son George W. Dicus II biography in "The Biographical Record of Ogle County, Illinois" book. Jennifer >From: bluejay201@mchsi.com >Reply-To: ILLASALL-L@rootsweb.com >To: ILLASALL-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [ILLASALLE] George Washington Dicus & Hannah L Dicus >Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 22:12:38 +0000 > >He is probably in the Ottawa paper. >Neither are listed in Streator Free Press. For some reason, I have George >W. as >buried in Wenona. If he was, the obits might be in the Wenona paper. > I don't know George W., I did a little research on the Dicus family >from >Long Point, and Streator. William (Isaac Dycus & Susannah Williams) Dicus >was >born 1819, married Abigail Flanagan? Their son, Dr. Geo. Allen Dicus, born >1863 in Ohio was still practicing medicine when he was 91 years old. > How old was George W. when he died? > I think someone on the list had a "contact" person for the Wenona >library. >The hours posted on the door of the library are not always correct. I think >it >is a volunteer thing. >Joanie >-- >Streatorland Historical Society >306 South Vermillion Street >Streator, Illinois 61364 >Monday - Friday 9:30 - 2:30 >Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. > > Does anyone have any ideas where I might be able to locate obituaries >for my > > great-great grandparents? George W Dicus I, died 20 Aug. 1891 in >Ottawa. > > Hannah L. Dicus died 5 Oct. 1912 in Polo, Ogle County, Illinois. Any >tips > > would be appreciated. Thank you, Jennifer > > > > > > > > ============================== > > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > > > > >============================== >Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. >Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: >http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > ______________________________ > ATTACHMENT part 9 message/rfc822 Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 22:59:39 -0600 From: "Pat Martin" To: ILLASALL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Fw: [ILLASALLE] Samson Hoxie, member of the Board when LaSalle was formed in 1850 I think the name you are looking for is spelled Hoxsey. They are/were a well know family in Somonauk Il. I am not sure if it is in LaSalle Co or Dekalk Co as it is right on the county line. 1850 who knows what the co. was called. I do know that a Stanley Edward Hoxsey m. 1913 Eliza Mary Kerns, Sandwich, IL. Try both towns for information. Somonauk is small and very helpful. The auctioneer and the banker gave us alot of information on the Martin, Marco, Shermon and Antoine families. Eliza died in Somonauk, 1922. There is a Hoxsey Road that leads south out of town. Good Luck. Pat in Iowa ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patty Conroy" To: Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 10:33 PM Subject: [ILLASALLE] Samson Hoxie, member of the Board when LaSalle was formed in 1850 > In a book, History of LaSalle County, Illinois by Hoffman. S.J. Clarke Pub.Co. 1989 page 99 it says that "The first Board of Supervisors met ....May 1850. It then lists its members, which includes a SAMSON HOXIE. Is there any way that I could get any more information on Samson Hoxie? I have searched the census for Illinois but am unable to find anything else. > I would greatly appreciate any help or advise you could offer. I would also be happy to pay for time and expenses. > > > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > >

THANKS, TIM DICK

Sorry, too many names to put in subject line. Price per ton of coal in La Salle Co. was .684, Grundy, Kakakee and Will were .81 cents. The CW&V price was only .58 mine, location, tonage, employees John Westerlund, Streator, 1,000 tons, 3 J. E. Buchanan, Streator, 200 tons, 2 Alloway & Stevie, Streator, 1,050 tons, 2 William Thomas & Co, Streator, 3,026 tons, 7 William Francis, Streator, 9,000 tons, 12 Thos. Smith & Son, Streator, 180 tons, 4 Monts Bros, Streator, 5,281 tons, 13 Marseilles L & W P. Co, Marseilles, 13,217 tons, 40 (28 mines, 12 other) John McNeil, Kangley, 1,000 tons, 3 Louis Evans, Kangley, 250, 3 Samuel Myers, Streator, 220 tons, 2 John Marshall, Lenore, 750 tons, 3 J. C. Dawson & Co., Deer Park, 125 tons, 3 Haar Bros, Streator, 1,500 tons, 5 M. & H. Zinc Co., LaSalle, 77,378 tons, 79 (43 miners, 36 other) James MCCullough, Ottawa, 430 tons, 4 Daniel Vazaine, Ottawa, 275 tons, 3 F. M. Fishburn, Ottawa, 350 tons, 3 T. B. Farrell, Ottawa, 200 tons, 3 L. W. Brewer, Ottawa, 400 tons, 4 G. F. Myer, Ottawa, 340 tons, 3 William Saxby, Ottawa, 800 tons, 3 Joanie -- Streatorland Historical Society 306 South Vermillion Street Streator, Illinois 61364 Monday - Friday 9:30 - 2:30 Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.

Shippng mines. name, P.O., total tonage, miners, others, total emp. Mrs. Emerson Hakes, Rutland, 101,290 tons, 172, 53, 225 James Cahil, Peru, 75,100 tons, 135,44,179 LaSalle Co. C.C.Co., LaSalle, 172,100 tons, 273,76, 349 Illinois Zinc Co. Peru, 25,890 tons, 38, 24, 62 LaSalle Co. C.C.Co. La Salle, 167,223 tons, 232,75, 307 LaSalle Co. C.C.Co. La Salle, 138,324 tons, 211,51,272 Standard Coal Co., Seneca, 3,500 tons, 14, 4, 18 LaSalle Co. C.C. Co., La Salle, 172,124 tons, 242, 68, 330 CW&V Coal Co. Streator, 273,571 tons, 350, 115, 465 CW&V Coal Co. Streator, 221,386 tons, 320, 116, 436 Oglesby Coal Co. Oglesby, 144,317 tons, 255, 83, 338 Star Coal Co., Streator, 150,362 tons, 213, 60, 273 Acme Coal Co., Streator, 132,250 tons, 186, 56, 242 There were 13 "shipping mines in 1902 and 22 "local mines" in the county registered with the state in La Salle Co. The shipping mines employed 3,496 people; the local mines employed 205. -- Streatorland Historical Society 306 South Vermillion Street Streator, Illinois 61364 Monday - Friday 9:30 - 2:30 Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.

Injured in Streator area mines in first part of 1902 date, name, aged, residence, dependents, injury, total days lost. Jan 6, John Griffith, 54, Streator Wife and 4 dep., Ribs broken, falling of bench, 34 days. Feb. 17, Mike Polhad, 42, Streator, wife and 6 dep for a total of 6?, foot injured falling rock, 53 days. Mar 14, William Hill, 58, Streator, wife, ribs broken, struck by rail, 60 days. -- Streatorland Historical Society 306 South Vermillion Street Streator, Illinois 61364 Monday - Friday 9:30 - 2:30 Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.

Were ther any Goslin or Fraser's listed with coal mines? bluejay201@mchsi.com wrote: Sorry, too many names to put in subject line. Price per ton of coal in La Salle Co. was .684, Grundy, Kakakee and Will were .81 cents. The CW&V price was only .58 mine, location, tonage, employees John Westerlund, Streator, 1,000 tons, 3 J. E. Buchanan, Streator, 200 tons, 2 Alloway & Stevie, Streator, 1,050 tons, 2 William Thomas & Co, Streator, 3,026 tons, 7 William Francis, Streator, 9,000 tons, 12 Thos. Smith & Son, Streator, 180 tons, 4 Monts Bros, Streator, 5,281 tons, 13 Marseilles L & W P. Co, Marseilles, 13,217 tons, 40 (28 mines, 12 other) John McNeil, Kangley, 1,000 tons, 3 Louis Evans, Kangley, 250, 3 Samuel Myers, Streator, 220 tons, 2 John Marshall, Lenore, 750 tons, 3 J. C. Dawson & Co., Deer Park, 125 tons, 3 Haar Bros, Streator, 1,500 tons, 5 M. & H. Zinc Co., LaSalle, 77,378 tons, 79 (43 miners, 36 other) James MCCullough, Ottawa, 430 tons, 4 Daniel Vazaine, Ottawa, 275 tons, 3 F. M. Fishburn, Ottawa, 350 tons, 3 T. B. Farrell, Ottawa, 200 tons, 3 L. W. Brewer, Ottawa, 400 tons, 4 G. F. Myer, Ottawa, 340 tons, 3 William Saxby, Ottawa, 800 tons, 3 Joanie -- Streatorland Historical Society 306 South Vermillion Street Streator, Illinois 61364 Monday - Friday 9:30 - 2:30 Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Streator area men injured in mines in last part of 1901 date, name, age, residence, married, dependents, injury, total lost days. Sept. 26, J. J. Sordi, 35, wife and four, leg injured, pit car, 98 days Oct 18, Mike Stample, 20, Kangley, single, leg injured, falling rock, amputated, 150 days. Nov. 17, Thomas Holmes, 34, Streator, wife and 2 dependents, Head and body injured, falling bucket, 36 days. Nov 21, Archibald White, 24, Heenanville, single, back injured falling rock, 36 days also. Dec. 3, James Lillie, 47, streator, wife and 8 dependents, shoulder broken, falling rock, 42 days. Dec 16, Henry Ohliner, 45, Streator, single, shoulder injured, falling rock, * (Died Dec. 20, 1902 of heart failure) Dec. 26 David Solburg, 28, Streator, wife and 3 dependents, foot injured, pit car, 34 days. -- Streatorland Historical Society 306 South Vermillion Street Streator, Illinois 61364 Monday - Friday 9:30 - 2:30 Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.

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Hi, Joanie-- I recognize the name Roe as a Livingston Cty name (sometimes spelled Rowe, and of course the town of Rowe is over there somewhere near the big landfills by Pontiac). I've heard that some miners lived in small towns outside of Streator--such as Cornell--and went to work on trains. I think I also asked you about how the miners *in* Streator got to work, and you told me many rode trains to get to the mine sites. Of course, since mines were located all over Streator, some folks may not have had far to go to get to work. Does any or all of that ring a bell? Thanks much-- Tim -----Original Message----- From: bluejay201@mchsi.com [mailto:bluejay201@mchsi.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 7:50 PM To: ILLASALL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ILLASALLE] Kmetz - King - Julius - Jordan - Rich Fatal Accidents in Streator area Mike Kmetz, July 8, 1901 aged 43, married, four children. was instantly killed by a fall of coal at the face of his working place in No 2 mine of the CWV Coal Co., Streator. Deceased was mining on the bench when the tope coal fell, knocking him off and falling on his head, with the above result. Aug 29, 1901, Philip King, trapper, aged 15 years was injured in No 2 min of CW & V Coal co. pined by empty cars against coal rib, died at 10:40 the same day. Oct. 2, 1901, G. M. Julius aged 37 married leaves a widow, severly injured by a fall of coal at the face of his room....He was taken to the hospital where he died. Nov 6, 1901 -(died May 1902) Robert Jordan, aged 44 was a mine manager, working in No 1 mine of CW & V mine, wife was Sarah Roe April 4, 1902 - John E. Rich, single (son of George W.?) was killed in the Acme Coal Co. mine. "was standing on the coupling betwen the cars when his head was caught between a cross bar and the coal on the car, breaking his neck." ...from 1902 Coal report, pages 104-106 If you want a copy of one of the individuals $1.00 plus SASE to Streatorland Historical Society

Fatal Accidents in Streator area Mike Kmetz, July 8, 1901 aged 43, married, four children. was instantly killed by a fall of coal at the face of his working place in No 2 mine of the CWV Coal Co., Streator. Deceased was mining on the bench when the tope coal fell, knocking him off and falling on his head, with the above result. Aug 29, 1901, Philip King, trapper, aged 15 years was injured in No 2 min of CW & V Coal co. pined by empty cars against coal rib, died at 10:40 the same day. Oct. 2, 1901, G. M. Julius aged 37 married leaves a widow, severly injured by a fall of coal at the face of his room....He was taken to the hospital where he died. Nov 6, 1901 -(died May 1902) Robert Jordan, aged 44 was a mine manager, working in No 1 mine of CW & V mine, wife was Sarah Roe April 4, 1902 - John E. Rich, single (son of George W.?) was killed in the Acme Coal Co. mine. "was standing on the coupling betwen the cars when his head was caught between a cross bar and the coal on the car, breaking his neck." ...from 1902 Coal report, pages 104-106 If you want a copy of one of the individuals $1.00 plus SASE to Streatorland Historical Society -- Streatorland Historical Society 306 South Vermillion Street Streator, Illinois 61364 Monday - Friday 9:30 - 2:30 Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.

Cindy, Believe it or not, I have an idea for finding your ancestor's address. My g-grandpa, an English miner, came to the U.S. in 1880 and was joined by his wife and child in 1881. He died in 1917, and for some years prior to that date there was a city directory published annually (am I right, Joanie?). The library in Streator has old copies (hardbound, I believe) and the historical society has some too. Somewhere around here I have a few photocopies of pages from around 1911, and one of them lists my g-grandpa's address. Another cool thing about the early city directories is you can see where new immigrants stayed (likely with relatives already in Streator) and where they went to work. For example, on my Italian side, when my Italian grandpa came in 1913 from Sicily, he had relatives working in the mines and at the brickyard. However, by that time the American Bottle Company was well established and I think he got a job there pretty quickly. I guess if you really put a lot of work into it and somehow got hold of records kept by the larger coal companies, you *might* find your ancestor's name. Joan Johnson knows approximately one zillion times more than I do in this regard, and I'm sure she would have pulled a rabbit out of the hat by now if it were remotely possible. Best wishes, Tim -----Original Message----- From: Cindy B [mailto:cbgenealogy@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:18 PM To: ILLASALL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [ILLASALLE] Catalog of LaSalle County Mines Great mines huh? That must be it! (o: I have found the information interesting. My grandfather mined in the town I live in, as his grandfather mined in LaSalle Co. I have his miners lamp and am trying to figure out a place to display them. Do you think that there will ever be a way for me to learn which mine my gr gr grandfather worked in, in LaSalle Co.? He didn't come to the United States until after 1881 some time. He died unexpectedly after the summer of some miners strike. So his obit states. So, he wasn't there very long. One of his sons was hurt while working with his father in a mine. It was never life threatening but he hurt his back enough that he could never go back to mining again. So there would more than likely not be anything recorded about his injury. I would like to find out where he and his family lived exactly but have not found any information on that. If anyone has any ideas please pass them along. Thank you, Cindy (o:

Great mines huh? That must be it! (o: I have found the information interesting. My grandfather mined in the town I live in, as his grandfather mined in LaSalle Co. I have his miners lamp and am trying to figure out a place to display them. Do you think that there will ever be a way for me to learn which mine my gr gr grandfather worked in, in LaSalle Co.? He didn't come to the United States until after 1881 some time. He died unexpectedly after the summer of some miners strike. So his obit states. So, he wasn't there very long. One of his sons was hurt while working with his father in a mine. It was never life threatening but he hurt his back enough that he could never go back to mining again. So there would more than likely not be anything recorded about his injury. I would like to find out where he and his family lived exactly but have not found any information on that. If anyone has any ideas please pass them along. Thank you, Cindy (o: Tim Bryant <tpbryant9@yahoo.com> wrote: Great minds think alike! Tim -----Original Message----- From: Cindy B [mailto:cbgenealogy@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 9:15 AM To: ILLASALL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [ILLASALLE] Catalog of LaSalle County Mines Tim, It is interesting that you sent that site on mines because I had just started looking into it and reading the information. Thank you Cindy (o: Tim Bryant wrote: Twila: I discovered, or rather rediscovered, a really great source of information on mines in every county in Illinois. It's called "County Coal Mine Maps and Directories" and the URL is http://www.isgs.uiuc.edu/servs/pubs/county-coal-maps/coalmine_for.htm. The best way to view the file for any given county is to right-click on a county name and choose "Save Target As," then you can download the PDF file and view it on your PC. There is a county map of mines, plus much detail on the many mines: type, name, dates operated, etc. People may recognize family names from some of the smaller slope-mine operations. Best wishes, and again I apologize if I have been heavy-handed in recent posts on the list. Tim -----Original Message----- From: Twila yednock [mailto:twila2@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 12:25 AM To: ILLASALL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILLASALLE] Book: Biography in Black Hi Joanie, You inadvertantly answered a question I had. Our family was Slovak, and they also were miners, as I believe they were in the "Old Country". I wondered if this book had the smaller mines, but you say it doesn't. Is there any history or record that does? ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term' ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone.

Thanks Tim, We have those booklets and maps at the museum. I really should order a new set. Mine are from Jan. 1979. New mines are added as new "cave ins" occur. But, the list of mines in the Streator area really brings home why we can't find the particular mine a fellow worked in. Some of those mines only existed for a year or two, depending on the contract they had with the company that owned the mining rights to the coal. "Buddys" would get together and start a "company", work an area, then go back and work for a larger mining operation. A large company had a large overhead, they needed high productivity. A small (20 men+/-) company, where two or three of the miners were the owners could still make a profit from a narrow seam of coal. I used the figure 20, because later on a mine manager could get a certifice for either a large or small operation, however, they still had to take/pass the same test. In 1919, when my 55 year old grandfather took the test it was given in Springfield and took two days. I was told fire safety was an important part of the exam. A family member and two of his "buddys" did started their own company twice, the third time, there was an accident and one of them died. They would dig the coal during the day, when they were ready to leave, they would set off new charges, the next morning, the dust would have cleared and any loose coal should have fallen. That morning there was a cave in and one man got free to go for help. Even the large mine working in the area sent help, but one of the men died the next day. Joanie -- Streatorland Historical Society 306 South Vermillion Street Streator, Illinois 61364 Monday - Friday 9:30 - 2:30 Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.

Great minds think alike! Tim -----Original Message----- From: Cindy B [mailto:cbgenealogy@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 9:15 AM To: ILLASALL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [ILLASALLE] Catalog of LaSalle County Mines Tim, It is interesting that you sent that site on mines because I had just started looking into it and reading the information. Thank you Cindy (o: Tim Bryant <tpbryant9@yahoo.com> wrote: Twila: I discovered, or rather rediscovered, a really great source of information on mines in every county in Illinois. It's called "County Coal Mine Maps and Directories" and the URL is http://www.isgs.uiuc.edu/servs/pubs/county-coal-maps/coalmine_for.htm. The best way to view the file for any given county is to right-click on a county name and choose "Save Target As," then you can download the PDF file and view it on your PC. There is a county map of mines, plus much detail on the many mines: type, name, dates operated, etc. People may recognize family names from some of the smaller slope-mine operations. Best wishes, and again I apologize if I have been heavy-handed in recent posts on the list. Tim -----Original Message----- From: Twila yednock [mailto:twila2@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 12:25 AM To: ILLASALL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILLASALLE] Book: Biography in Black Hi Joanie, You inadvertantly answered a question I had. Our family was Slovak, and they also were miners, as I believe they were in the "Old Country". I wondered if this book had the smaller mines, but you say it doesn't. Is there any history or record that does? ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term' ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx

Leslie Could you please send me the information to contact these people regarding copies of probate in Lasalle co IL. Thanks Pam Lincoln NE ----- Original Message ----- From: <LIPS0160@aol.com> To: <ILLASALL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 7:12 PM Subject: [ILLASALLE] Re: ILLASALL-D Digest V05 #8 > Thank you to Linda and to Tim. I understand (now) that Joanie is under the > weather and may be crabby (can't we all sympathize with that?). I would also > like to expand on Tim's post about IRAD, by adding that you can get LaSalle > records through the NARA in Illinois. I know this, because that is where > Cynthia got MY LaSalle records from. Would you believe that she copied an 8 > page index for me and charged $1.50 (to cover parking) and then went back and > got the assigned records that I picked off of the list for $3.00 a piece? The > information that I received from the 2 visits that she made would have been > worth it at any price, though! > > To reiterate for Linda - Cynthia is out of Northern Illinois and Molly is > out of Springfield and both women are just about the best friends that a > genealogist can have! If you would like their information, please let me know, > I'll be happy to share! > > Thank you all, > Leslie > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >