When you were in SLC did you find anything of interest to folks on the list? For those who have never been perhaps you could tell us a little bit about the library? Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com Coordinator, Logan County, ILGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loindex.htm Logan County mailing list> LOGAN-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing mailing list> DOWNING-L-request@rootsweb.com Harding mailing list> HARDING-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Downing Lucas query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Lucas

This message from Carole Tremaglio went astray. I have transcribed the General column from the August 13, 1901 Lincoln Semi-weekly Courier. Hope this helps someone. The Lincoln Semi-Weekly Courier Tuesday, August 13, 1901 Page 7 General Mrs. C. C. Reed is home from the east. Paul F. Mueller was in Chicago on business. E. F. Duff was down from Bloomington Sunday Charles Mehrten and family are visiting in Atlanta. Miss Emma Feuerbacher visited in Mt. Pulaski Sunday. Frank Aylward of Cantrall attended to business in Lincoln. Walter Mundy is an Old Salem chautaugua visitor. E. G. King spent Sunday with his family near Athens. Carl Smith was in Peoria Sunday, the guest of his mother. Will Russell, a young colored boy, was returned from Pontiac. George Eisele passed the Sabbath in Decatur with his brother. C. E. Bullard of Chesnut was a business visitor in the city Saturday. Walter McGraham, a citizen of Bushnell, spent Sunday in the city. President A. R. Taylor of Decatur was in the city Monday on business. Samuel Pegram will enter the employ of a Decatur dry goods house. F. L Capps of Atlanta looked after business matters in the city Monday. Misses Ethel Dillman and Florence Miller visited in Springfield over Sunday. Frank Ogle is carrying mail for a few days while Thomas Young is out of the city. John Stolz of East Lincoln is at St. Clara's hospital, suffering with a broken leg. Misses Virginia Orton and Emma Sisson are visiting at the Old Salem chautaugua. Police Luietenant James Storen returned to his home in Chicago Saturday afternoon. Mr. Dryden has accepted the position of night watchman at the Lincoln casket factory. B. F. Coppage, formerly of Lincoln, but now of Decatur, visited in the city over Sunday. Miss Grace Foster returned to her home in Atlanta following a visit with Miss Nellie Yates. George Musick arrived in the city Sunday from Topeka, Kas. He is stopping at the Commercial. Miss Maude Duff of Bloomington spent the Sabbath at the home of her parents, east of the city. Mrs. Maude Garland is in Chicago to spend the week with her brother, Ambrose Miller and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Will Fogarty drove over to Delavan Saturday afternoon and returned Sunday evening. Mrs. Frank Kenyon has returned to her home in Indianapolis after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Kenyon. Mrs. W. O. German of Springfield arrived in the city Saturday for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Rudolph. Charles L. Smith, who has been in the south for the past six months, arrived home Sunday noon from Victoria, Tex., greatly improved in health. He will resume his position with Robert Schuster. Miss Anna Cunningham of Uniontown, Pa. is in the city for a visit at the home of J. E. Miller, on Delavan street. George B. Hickman, who has been critically ill the past few weeks, is reported by his physician to be improving. He will recover. Mr. and Mrs. M. Sello of Chicago returned home Monday morning following a visit in the city with M. Griesheim and family. Charles E. Clark departed Monday for an extended business trip in the west as salesman for the Lincoln Casket company.

Hi, I was just there a couple of weeks ago. I spent two full days researching. It was great. I live in CA and it's a lot closer for me than driving to IL. Carol

The National Association of Counties, a group I have never heard of [and I spent many years either in local government or covering it for newspapers], has set up a web site for Logan County. It is suppose to provide information. NOTHING on it works. [Too bad since some of them would VERY useful.] If you search around you will discover that Logan is not a member of this association which is apparently involved in the 'Harden Political System,' whatever that is. There may be a good reason Logan is not a member. http://cidnet.net/logan.htm Personally, I don't see how a national organization covering all counties can have a 'logan.htm' as there are Logan Counties in many states. However, for your information, the site is there. If you wander a bit you will find a link to county profiles and demographic information. I didn't check those out. Life sometimes gets in the way of genealogy. I think there is an agenda involved but that's just my gut. It does give a figure of 31,499 [interesting number, no?] as the population of Logan County in 1996. Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com Coordinator, Logan County, ILGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loindex.htm Logan County mailing list> LOGAN-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing mailing list> DOWNING-L-request@rootsweb.com Harding mailing list> HARDING-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Downing Lucas query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Lucas

We have had nearly 9,000 visitors to the Logan County web site since I took over a year ago compared to 1,500 in the prior year. I'm thrilled. What does this mean to you? For one thing it means that more people see your posted queries. As Martha Stewart says, this is a good thing. If you haven't posted your query post it! Also, I'd like to remind you that you can print out the archived queries and study them offline at leisure. It's also handy to have that list around in case you come up with a new name in your research. Soon I will be archiving the January thru March queries. Have you looked over the current list recently? It also means more people know about and join this list. I have several lists as most of you know. Some lists are very busy, always sharing all information on the list and thus with each other. I have one of those. Some lists are not as busy, responding privately to questions, as this list is more likely to do. But just because there is not a lot of traffic don't be fooled into thinking no one is reading because there are a lot of subscribers. Now, I would prefer that you respond online and share [except about lookups of CDs and other copyrighted materials which is prohibited by copyright] but it is up to you. Some lists just don't have many members. I have a surname list like that and, as you might expect, it is also the surname I know the least about. It also means that the casual visitor is more likely to see the bio, obit or Civil War information you submit and maybe find the key to their ancestor. I am sysop in the history forum on Compuserve [I have a lot of hats. Anyone for Richard III?] and just this week found someone looking for a Civil War ancestor in 'central Illinois.' The ancestor turned out to be from Sangamon but I, of course, had her come by us and she found other names she was interested in. I hope she tells three friends. I hope the web site is useful to all of you. I welcome comments, corrections, suggestions, whatever to make it better. Next year 20,000 visitors!!! <GGG> Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com Coordinator, Logan County, ILGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loindex.htm Logan County mailing list> LOGAN-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing mailing list> DOWNING-L-request@rootsweb.com Harding mailing list> HARDING-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Downing Lucas query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Lucas

We participated in this so you can check it out for messages you may have missed. NOTE the search engine to help you along. Shortly they will add all the list messages [only those in the beta test are included]. I haven't had a chance to check it out today, just passing along the information so I don't forget! THREADED LIST ARCHIVES ARE NOW AVAILABLE. Now you can read 122,813 messages from 877 mailing lists using your Web browser by visiting <http://archiver.rootsweb.com/>. All those messages are from just three months of beta tests -- watch this archives grow with its public debut. This is a remarkably comfortable way to browse through the posts that have been made to the lists. Be sure to use the integrated search engine to find what you are looking for. To use the Archiver you will need to pick a user name and password and you will need to accept a cookie. The reason for passwords and cookies is to keep spammers' e-mail address harvesters *out* of the archives. Because of this password-and- cookie feature, listowners can set up lists to be archived with confidence that they are *not* exposing posters' addresses to spammers. We encourage all RootsWeb listowners to visit the Archiver and then include their lists in the archives. The next step is to start making old list messages available. Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com Coordinator, Logan County, ILGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loindex.htm Logan County mailing list> LOGAN-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing mailing list> DOWNING-L-request@rootsweb.com Harding mailing list> HARDING-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Downing Lucas query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Lucas

I have known Jerry Appenzeller for years. There aren't very many of them. I told "Appy" today that someone was searching for Appenzeller ancestors from Logan County. He seemed interested. Appy lives in the house that his grandfather was born in, South of Hopedale, Illinois, just a couple of miles North of the Logan county line. I found the following in the phone book: Jerry Appenzeller, 13236 Appenzeller Road, Mackinaw, IL, 309 359 8559; John Appenzeller, 400 Stout Road, Bloomington, IL; 309 359 8481; Arthur G. Appenzeller, 2835 Townhall Road, Delevan, IL, 309 449 5789. I don't know my friend "Appy's" telephone number, but his business is in the rear portion of my building at Indian Creek Industrial Park, Hopedale, IL, John Wilham

This is from Ancestry.com's newsletter: According to an MSNBC article on "A Family Tree That Spans the Net" NBC News will be airing a weeklong series on genealogy called, "Finding Our Roots," beginning on April 19. According to the message: "NBC anchors Tom Brokaw, Katie Couric, Matt Lauer, Ann Curry, Al Roker, Jane Pauley, and Stone Phillips go looking for their ancestors, from Romania to Japan. We'll have a guide to finding your own family tree, links to some of the top databases, and reviews of genealogical software." The article is online at: http://www.msnbc.com/news/256222.asp (See the yellow box at the end of the article.) Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com Coordinator, Logan County, ILGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loindex.htm Logan County mailing list> LOGAN-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing mailing list> DOWNING-L-request@rootsweb.com Harding mailing list> HARDING-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Downing Lucas query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Lucas

Is it possible you might have an index of other rootsweb lists across the United States? I am looking for Santa Barbara County, California and Ross County, Ohio. to locate information on other great-grandparents. Thanks, Marge

I am looking for family of LOUISE RODENBECK, born 12 Jul 1864, probably in Germany, maybe Ostfriesland. She possibly had a brother named WILKA RODENBECK. I can't find any information in KS on her (other than she married died there), could she have come from Logan Co? She married Remmer Janssen in KS in 1887, and his brother Dirk lived around Emden, Logan Co., IL. where Remmer stayed prior to moving to KS. In the KS State Census, it says "Wilke Rodenbeck, 35, Farmer, b. Germany, to KS from IL." Thank you Marcia

If you are just getting home, a gunman has gone into the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and fired, apparently killing several. Last report is one guy fled but they are looking for a second gunman who may still be inside. Do you know anyone who went to Salt Lake City this spring? Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com Coordinator, Logan County, ILGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loindex.htm Logan County mailing list> LOGAN-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing mailing list> DOWNING-L-request@rootsweb.com Harding mailing list> HARDING-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Downing Lucas query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Lucas

I have ordered a CD-Rom of the 1870 census to locate my relatives in Logan County. I should receive it in a few days. I'll be glad to look up your McShane family after I receive it. You may get an answer before that time so let me know. Marge susan mcshane wrote: > Does anyone have access to the 1870 Logan Co census, I`m looking for James > and Mary McShane. > Thanks Susan > > ==== ILLOGAN Mailing List ==== > What Logan County resouces do you own? Tell us.

I am delighted to announce a new link on the web page at http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loindex.htm which will take you to a great new township and section map of Logan County. This map can be enlarged in detail in various options. It is excellent for location property from legal descriptions to see where your ancestors lived in Logan County. Parts of it can be a bit slow loading but it is worth it if you have legal description of the property. I think this map will help clarify legal descriptions for you if you are having problems as I have discovered many folks are. Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com Coordinator, Logan County, ILGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loindex.htm Logan County mailing list> LOGAN-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing mailing list> DOWNING-L-request@rootsweb.com Harding mailing list> HARDING-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Downing Lucas query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Lucas

Does anyone have access to the 1870 Logan Co census, I`m looking for James and Mary McShane. Thanks Susan

You need to view this in landscape mode if possible. Note they have probate wills for Logan County 1855-1964. Note they also have marriage records 1857-1901. These records are stored at ISU - Illinois State University - which is in Normal, IL. Normal is on the border of Bloomington. For more information go to http://www.sos.state.il.us/depts/archives/arc_home.html BEG END ACCESSION COUNTY TITLE DATE DATE DEP NUMBER ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- Logan Circuit Court Case Files 1857 1944 ISU 3/0001/01 Logan Insanity and Conservator's Record 1956 1963 ISU 3/0084/04 Logan Probate Sale Record, Personal Property 1931 1963 ISU 3/0084/06 Logan Probate Widow's Relinquishment and Selection Record 1950 1964 ISU 3/0084/03 Logan Probate Inventory Record 1894 1964 ISU 3/0084/02 Logan Probate Will Record 1855 1964 ISU 3/0084/01 Logan Marriage Record 1857 1901 ISU 3/0140/02 Logan Marriage Record Index 1857 1865 ISU 3/0140/01 Logan Feeble-Minded Record 1915 1949 ISU 3/0084/05 Logan School Teachers' Certificate Examination Record (Lincoln) 1877 1891 ISU 3/0115/08 Logan City Council Minutes (Lincoln) 1853 1947 ISU 3/0114/01 Logan Board of Health Record (Lincoln) 1895 1936 ISU 3/0115/04 Logan Local Improvements Board Minutes (Lincoln) 1901 1954 ISU 3/0115/02 Logan Burial Registers (Lincoln) 1891 1899 ISU 3/0115/05 Logan School Fund Examination Record (Lincoln) 1880 1885 ISU 3/0115/07 Logan Plats (Lincoln) 1890 1890 ISU 3/0115/06 Logan Assessor's Books (Lincoln) 1859 1872 ISU 3/0115/01 Logan City Ordinance Record (Lincoln) 1857 1907 ISU 3/0115/03 Logan Village Trustees' Minutes (Elkhart) 1861 1930 ISU 3/0134/01 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com Coordinator, Logan County, ILGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loindex.htm Logan County mailing list> LOGAN-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing mailing list> DOWNING-L-request@rootsweb.com Harding mailing list> HARDING-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Downing Lucas query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Lucas

Don't forget the court house fire they had in Logan Co. - we learned that much to our dismay when my husband's gg-grandfather's probate fell into that category! Marlyn

Can anyone do lookups for marriages in Logan Co? I am interested in marriages of Appenzellers or Hallsteins from about 1860 to 1900. Thank you, Cheri Salz

Is there an index of probated estates in Logan County from 1870 on? I'm looking for Samuel Waters probate records and Mino (or Meno)Arends. Samuel Waters was married to Jemima Houser and Mino Arends was married to Fanny Waters. Thanks for any assistance given. Jan Kingsley

I received this from David Williams. I think he intended it to go to the list but he had unsubcribed first so it bounced. I pass it on in case anyone was corresponding with him: I would like to explain why I am removing myself from the list. First the accolades! I think you have one of the "best" sites on the net. I find your source information informative and extremely helpful. In, fact, you have a beautiful site. My wife and I are leaving for Kentucky on a family history mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We will be gone 18 months working in the archives at Frankfort. I do not know how much time we can spend with a computer, therefore, we are going to curtail activities until we get there and find out what the skinny is. We are noting your address, so do not be surprised to get some "snail" mail until we are settled. Our mailing address is David M. Williams 2023 Aberdeen Dr. League City, TX 77573 They will forward any mail we will receive. So God Bless you guys for the wonderful work you are doing. Until we meet again! Dave P.S. If I can help anyone out while we are in Kentucky, let us know! Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com Coordinator, Logan County, ILGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loindex.htm Logan County mailing list> LOGAN-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing mailing list> DOWNING-L-request@rootsweb.com Harding mailing list> HARDING-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Downing Lucas query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Lucas

I have the revised version of Logan cemeteries up on the web site in public view. You can get to it from the link on the main page. It may still need some tweaking but it is an improvement over the old list. As always, if you know of errors or whatever on that or any other information on the web site let me know. Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com Coordinator, Logan County, ILGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loindex.htm Logan County mailing list> LOGAN-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing mailing list> DOWNING-L-request@rootsweb.com Harding mailing list> HARDING-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Downing Lucas query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Lucas