Some other Loetterle Families: THE WUERTTEMBERG EMIGRATION INDEX: Volume Seven Elisabetha Loetterle 11 Jun 1828 Maisenbach, Neuenburg Apr 1854 Johann Michael Loetterle 9 Oct 1834 Maisenbach, Neuenburg Apr 1854 Johannes Loetterle 1837 Althengstett, Calw 1854 The spelling Johannes usually means he was actually called "John" whereas Johann would be called by his middle name "Michael". John M. LETTERLE & LOETTERLE in LEANNA Born: 1837 Obviously a relative and probably a brother-in-law since Christina Richner is 48 herself in 1880. 1870 U.S. Census: IL, Logan Co., Laenna, Page 80 LETTERLE, John M. 33 [born 1837], Wu, per prop. 700 ? Wu, Christianna 23 [born 1847] Nassan [Christiana Magdelena Hamburg] Christian 4 IL [born 1866] Probably female & Christianna Henry 2 IL [born 1868] Jacob 1 IL [born 1869] 1880 U.S. Census: IL, Logan Co., Laenna, FHL film # 1254 227 - Page 269 They are living next to Phillip Maxheimer. Both Phillip and his absent and/or deceased wife were from Nassan, too Loetterle, (J####n?.) 46 Wu Wu Wu [born 1834] Christianna 35 Nassan Nassan Nassan Christianna 15 [born 1865] Henry 13 [born 1867] Jacob 11 [born 1869] Fredrick 9 [born 1871] Catherine 3 [born 1877] John ? [born 1880] ___________________________________________________________ Michael LITTERLY - ELKHART Born: 1821 1870 Census of Elkhart Twp., Logan Co., IL Page 113-112, LITTERLY, Michael, 49, [born 1821] Farmer, 2280, 1200, Wuertemberg, 1,1 Magdelen, 33, Keeps house Michael, 10 [born 1860] Adam, 9 [born 1861] George, 7 [born 1863] Jacob, 6 [born 1864] Frederick, 3 [born 1867] Henry, 2 [born 1868] Elizabeth, ?/12 [born 1880] [can’t see first number] I have more information on some of these if you need help.

I would appreciate some help with some grandparents I seem to have misplaced. I've been collecting folks named RICHNER and LOETTERLE. I will happily share what I have acquired. I can't find any record of a Frederick RICHNER in Illinois in 1860 but his first son was born at the end of June 1863 in Delhi, Jersey Co. That means he had to be in Illinois, no later than, the end of September of 1862 and that isn't leaving much time for courtship. He died in 1871 and was buried in Mt. Pulaski Cemetery. Frederick was born in Switzerland but that's all we know. Did he emigrate with family? Regarding Christianna: What is her maiden name or what city in Germany was she born in? Failing that, what was her first husband's first name and were was he from? Did she emmigrate with him or her own family? This census is the evidence that links the LOETTERLE/RICHNER families. Census relationships are sons and daughter. 1880 Census: Leanna, Logan Co., Illinois - page Richner, Christina 48 Keeps House,[b.Feb 1831] Wrbg-Wrbg-Wrbg, Widow Loetterle, Frederick 28 Farmer [b.Nov 1853] Wrbg-Wrbg-Wrbg " Adam 22 Farmer [b.Aug 1860] IL -Wrbg-Wrbg " Michael 20 Farm hand [b.Feb 1859] IL -Wrbg-Wrbg Richner Mattie 14 at home IL -Wrbg-Wrbg [only record of Mattie] " Henry 12 at home IL -Wrbg-Wrbg " William 10 at school IL -Wrbg-Wrbg " Charles 18 Farm Hand IL -Wrbg-Wrbg Note: There is no overlap in the ages of the children that would indicate stepchildren. ---------------------- 1900 Census (Christina is living with her son, Henry A. Richner, in Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois. Richner, Christina, Feb, 1831, 69, Widow, 8 children, 6 living,Ger,Ger, Ger, Immigrated in 1852, In the US for 48 years. [son Fredrick maintains he immigrated in 1854/5 at the age of 1 year! This census indicates Christina had given birth to 8 children and 6 were still living. "A" William Richner died in 1898. I don't even know if that one was her son, but the inscription from Mt Pulaski Cemetery: William, Son of C. & F. Richner 9/2/1869 - 10/7/1898. If he was her son, the children listed with her in the 1880 Census form the core of this family. I have assembled several LOETTERLE/LETTERLE/LETTERLY/LITTERLY/LEOTTERLE family trees so I could try to recognize relationships. I will post the earliest generation, that I have, of each of them in another email. Thanks very much, Penny (Richner) Husler PHusler@PacBell.net ----------------------

Here is the web address to the Decatur gen. Soc. page for information: http://www.decaturnet.org/genesociety.html -----Original Message----- From: Penny Husler [mailto:PHusler@pacbell.net] Sent: Monday, October 04, 1999 10:11 AM To: ILLOGAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ILLOGAN] Decatur Genealogical Society publications Hello, Does any one know if Decatur IL Genealogical Society still produces all of the volumns of Logan County, IIlnois Cemetery Inscriptions or are they out of print? Am I correct that Volume 1 has Mount Pulaski Cemetery in it? I need some help with several names if it isn't available. Thanks, Penny ==== ILLOGAN Mailing List ==== The first settlers came to Logan County in 1819. At that time it was Sangamon County.

Hello, Does any one know if Decatur IL Genealogical Society still produces all of the volumns of Logan County, IIlnois Cemetery Inscriptions or are they out of print? Am I correct that Volume 1 has Mount Pulaski Cemetery in it? I need some help with several names if it isn't available. Thanks, Penny

For all of you who had ancestors spilling over into DeWitt County the 1850 census images for that county are now up: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/il/dewitt/census/1850/ there is also an index: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ildewitt/1850%20Census%20Index.htm Hope you find someone you are looking for! Earliene E-Mail: jeniann@wa.net or earliene@wa.net Coordinator for: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ildewitt/ Home Page: http://www.telisphere.com/~cartmill/

Many thanks to Arlen and Norman for their assistance. I'm a long way from central IL, but I can close my eyes and stand next to my great-grandparents' graves on Elkhart Hill. Susan in Sunny Puget Sound country Mi taku oyasin. (We are all related.) -- Lakota belief

Thomas Scully was an Irish landowner who came to central Illinois and bought large acreages of raw prairie in northwest Logan County, also near Dwight and east of Springfield, at the time the area was being settled. I believe he may also have had acreage in Kansas. A number of family stories in the 1982 Logan County history recount how the writers' ancestors came to US as laborers to install field tile in Scully lands or to "break" the prairie for farming. A significant number were German background, and the communities of Hartsburg and Emden have large numbers with this background even today. Scully heirs remain owners of the land today, nearly 150 years later, and the land is rented out under a unique form of tenure. Scully leased the land with practically lifetime tenure, so long as the tenant follows certain prescribed farming practices. Tenants may even erect their own buildings on the property. Scully leases also have resale value, I believe. I believe the lease management company is headquartered in Lincoln. The Scully residence I am aware of was northwest of Lincoln about 2-3 miles, and off to the west of Ill.Rte. 121 (now I-155) on the north side of a creek. I believe it was acquired by the Humane Society a couple of decades ago.

Someone has raised a question about the Scully Estates. I know almost nothing. I looked at old plat books and found Scully land in the northwest quadrant of the county -- West Lincoln, Sheridan, Orvil and Prairie Creek Townships. There is a blurb on the Scullys in the most recent Logan County history, came from Ireland, etc. Does anyone know more information on Scully lands, the family, etc. Does anyone know where the family home was located? Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com

Hi list members Anyone have a listing of graves sites in St Mary's cemetery in logan Co., or know who I might contact. Looking for Mary LEIDEL LOHMEIER, died Dec. 26, 1868, and George LOHMEIER, died Oct 31, 1869. Thanks Ken Lohmeier So. Lake Tahoe, Ca.

SUSAN EVENS and any one else that might be interested. I have a copy ofa book published by DECATUR GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY "LOGAN COUNTY CEMETERIES VOL. 3 which lists the persons buried in ELKHART CEMETERY. There are 2 ELKHATR CEMETERIES. One on the NORTH sise of the ELKHART/MT. PULASKI ROAD and one on the south side. Here are the MILLERS and Browns: 1---WILLIAM J. BROWN b. 1856 d. 1925 2---LORINDA BROWN w/o WM. MILLER b. 1860 d. 1950 3---LULA E. MILLER b. 1909 4---ZEARL A. MILLER b. 1906 d. 1943 5---ETHTL M. MILLER d/o N.E. &H. b. 5 SEPT. 1887 10m. 23d. 6---VERN M. MILLER s/o N.E. &H.A. 6AUG 1889 1yr. 2m. 2 d. 7---GEORGE H. MILLER b. 22 APR. 1834 d. 1 MAY 1907 8---MARY J. w/o G,H. MILLER b. 19 OCT. 1836 d. 27 JAN. 1892 9---MAUD MILLER b. 1876 d. 1950 10--RUSSELL MILLER b. 1911 d. 1956 11-- ELIZA MILLER b. 1856 d. 1926 12-- RALPH E. MILLER infant 1944 This does not include my MILLER line that are buried there. Hope this helps. NORMAN - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- No task is too trifling as not to be done well JEAN ADAMS PYLE njpyle@azstarnet.com 2121 S. PANTANO RD. UNIT 173 TUCSON, AZ. 85710-6118 1-520-721-2306 http://www.azstarnet.com/~njpyle/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------

Steven: Yes there are Millers in the Elkhart Cemetery, Logan County,Ill. Vol #3 of the Logan County Cemetery Inscriptions, Page 81., by the Decatur Gen Soc. William J. Miller: Born 1856; Died 1925. Lorinda Brown Miller: Born 1860; Died 1950 George H. Miller: Born 22 April 1834; Died 1 May 1907 Wife of George; Mary J. Born19 Oct 1836; Died 27 Jan 1892. There are more Millers in the Cemetery if you want them. Arlen Mann in Sunny Oregon SUHELEN@aol.com wrote: > Is there a published listing of graves in Elkhart Cemetery? > > Looking for George Miller, b. 1834 in VA. Know his son, William J., and Wm's > wife, Lorinda Brown Miller, are buried there. > > Off chance - is there a Thomas A. Brown, d. May 20, 1900, buried there? > > Would be most appreciative of any information. It's hard to do this long > distance! > > Susan Evans in sunny Puget Sound country. > > "We are not human beings on a spiritual journey. We are spiritual beings on a > human journey." - Stephen Covey > > ==== ILLOGAN Mailing List ==== > Logan County is on roll 200 of the 1860 Census. It takes the whole roll.

I only have three volumes and none of them have Elkhart Cemetery. I'm sure someone will help you though. Several folks have all of them. I will quote part of the message as a reminder of what is needed. >Is there a published listing of graves in Elkhart Cemetery? > >Looking for George Miller, b. 1834 in VA. Know his son, William J., and Wm's >wife, Lorinda Brown Miller, are buried there. > >Off chance - is there a Thomas A. Brown, d. May 20, 1900, buried there? Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com

I appreciate your confidence. Thoughts like that were circulating in my mind too. The problem may be the initial nut, upfront money to cover the printing and such. I am sure they could print the book for $40-50 each. If they get people to order upfront then they could get moving. I'm sure there are at least ten people here who would do that without even thinking about it. A good portion of this list has joined the LCGHS. If people would EMAIL me [off list please] this week and say if they would be willing to participate I am willing to approach them with the idea. I need to talk with them about a couple of things so it might be a good time to do it. Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com

Does anyone have a copy of the 1886 History of Logan County [not to be confused with the 1878 History]? Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com

http://www.heritagequest.com/genealogy/CD-ROM/html/il.html This is an AD for a CD of an INDEX of the entire 1870 Illinois census. It contains: "over 730,500 entries. It lists the heads of households for all 1870 counties and cities in Illinois, plus every male over age 50, every female over age 70, and all persons with other surnames in the households. Entries include name, age, sex, race, birthplace, locale, and county, and source microfilm roll and page numbers." It does NOT contain the record itself. This is NOT an endorsement, just letting you know what is available. I personally would not buy it since I only need one county. If my ancestors were scattered across the state in 1870 I might consider it. This company also has some census records on CD but their databases were broken when I attempted to access them to see exactly what that meant and how it works. Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com

Is there a published listing of graves in Elkhart Cemetery? Looking for George Miller, b. 1834 in VA. Know his son, William J., and Wm's wife, Lorinda Brown Miller, are buried there. Off chance - is there a Thomas A. Brown, d. May 20, 1900, buried there? Would be most appreciative of any information. It's hard to do this long distance! Susan Evans in sunny Puget Sound country. "We are not human beings on a spiritual journey. We are spiritual beings on a human journey." - Stephen Covey

No, we do not have a copy, but would buy one in an instant. Do you have any influence with the Logan Co. Genealogical Society? Try to get them to do a reprint. You are so amazing in everything else, I feel you can accomplish anything! Marlyn Duff

Marilyn, Carrie's father is Richard BIRKS the suspected mother is Cynthia MCCRACKEN (BUT that is purely speculation at this time). Did I send you my genealogy report? If not, let me know. It covers Richard, Jeremiah, and Sarah's lines. If so, then you should be able to find Carrie on it fairly easy. It would be after Richard's notes. Anyone else wishing to have this report (contains 6 generations of the above mentioned ancestors) let me know and I will gladly send it to you. Laurie

>===== Original Message From ILLOGAN-L@rootsweb.com ===== >Marilyn, >Carrie's father is Richard BIRKS the suspected mother is Cynthia MCCRACKEN >(BUT that is purely speculation at this time). Did I send you my genealogy >report? If not, let me know. It covers Richard, Jeremiah, and Sarah's >lines. If so, then you should be able to find Carrie on it fairly easy. It >would be after Richard's notes. Anyone else wishing to have this report >(contains 6 generations of the above mentioned ancestors) let me know and I >will gladly send it to you. >Laurie > >Laurie: Thank you again for your quick reply-you are truly a great example of dedication to genealogy! You had written to me several months ago and had mentioned a 6 generation record-but I don't have it. This was a time that I was not certain about the computer downloading etc-so it could have been that I somehow missed it. Would it be too much trouble to send it again? Sorry for this inconvenience but am thankful to you for your offer to send it again. Strangely enough, I do have your list of many references that you sent. My first Logan Co ancestral name was STENNETT (Charles Huston Stennett,was my grandfather) If you have any info on this surname in Logan County, I will gladly hope to receive that too! Thanks again and we will keep in touch. Marlyn Riter Denver > >==== ILLOGAN Mailing List ==== > To post a message so everyone on ILLOGAN-L or ILLOGAN-D receives it, send the message to: ILLOGAN-L@rootsweb.com >It will then be sent on to everyone in both ILLOGAN-L or ILLOGAN-D.

Hi everybody: I just incorrectly sent this first email. JOHN HUSTON and CARRIE BIRKS are my direct ancestors. Laurie, you sent me some info in July but somehow I missed who CARRIE BIRKS parents were etc. Any help on this and JOHN HUSTON's parents or any anectdotal notations would be so much appreciated. This BIRKES email site is great and I study each message thoroughly. I just need some further help in getting my lines connected. Thanks to all of you for your outstanding efforts. Sincerely Marlyn Riter Denver