The following obits were added to the Monroe Co website they were Submitted by Barbara Coakley Thank you Barbara http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmonroe/ Brey, Paul C. Demint, Caroline Durfee, Alexander H. Durfee, Judge Frank Durfee, Mrs. nee Carlisle Parker, Augusta nee Brey Sennott, Eleanor nee Brey Sennott, James Sennott, Dr. John S. Sennott, Mary A. Ziebold, Minnie E. Ziebold, George W.

The following have been added to the Civil War Soldier data base. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmonroe/cw_soldiers.html Also a note has been added by Janet about the data base. Advise caution. Some of burials in this data base are gleaned from the IL Regimental rosters. Because of the rampant misspelling of surnames on these rosters, researchers should always check the actual roster to be certain this information is correct. Also, in the case of common names with various spellings (Schmidt, Schmitt, Smith or Mueller, Miller), it's sometimes very hard to figure out if the individual on the roster is the same as the individual in the cemetery. Braun, Henry Horschmann, Jacob Schrader, Friedericke Patty, Josiah Crowe/Crow, John M. Crowe/Crow Patrick J. Foster, John Pease, David B. Smith, John Stein, H. (Henry?) Armstutz, Michael Brand, Heinrich L. Frisch, Henry Meyer, Jacob Mueller/Miller, Christian Mueller/Miller, Georg Sondag, Servais Studt, Jacob

The following have been added to the CW soldiers list, they were added by Janet Flynn. Thanks for your hard work on this data base Janet. Beck, Henry Bock, August F. Freund, Andrew Freund, Nicholas Kruger, Heinrich G. Reinhold Lawrence Schneider, Christoph

There has been a Monroe Co. Brick wall page added to the Monroe Co Gen Soc. webpage. It is for any researcher that has met with the infamous brickwall that all genealogist eventually run into. Anyone with a brick wall that pertains to Monroe Co research is welcome to submit by using the submission page. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmcghs/index.html http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmcghs/mc_brickwalls.html

Civil War Casualties The Waterloo Advocate, April 25, 1862 Submitted by Janet Flynn

The following obits have been added to the Monroe Co site Asselmeier, Eugene C. Submitted by Kathleen Reilmann Butler, James Submitted by Kathleen Reilmann Dinzler, Henry Harris, Mrs. J. (nee Riebeling) Kern, Mrs. Eliza nee Ganley Lowe, Nathan S. Meyer, Mrs. Lena, nee Schmierer Rehmer, Linda W. Submitted by Kathleen Reilmann Riebeling, Louis J. Ruff, Amandus Submitted by Kathleen Reilmann Stemler, Anna Submitted by Kathleen Reilmann

Added to site Class of 1939 Valmeyer High School Reunion Photo http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmonroe/schools/1939_valmeyer_reunion.html Submitted by Kathleen Reilmann

----- Original Message ----- From: " Smith, Kathleen" <HG0102@SLPL.LIB.MO.US> To: <ILSTCLAI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 4:29 PM Subject: [ILSTCLAI] RE: New Class at St. Louis Public Library > Hi Everyone, > > The St. Louis Public Library is pleased to invite you to an exciting new > genealogy class, "Genealogy for Beginners #2: Organizing Your Genealogical > Materials". We will cover keeping your materials organized, documenting your > research, and a bit on the differences between paper records and computer > genealogy programs. The class is for beginners to intermediate genealogists. > > The class will be held on Saturday, April 2, from 10AM to Noon. The location > is St. Louis Public Library's downtown Central Library, 1301 Olive St, > 63103. > > The class is free, and parking is free. You do not need to have a St. Louis > Public Library card, or be a St. Louis resident, to attend. We do appreciate > an RSVP - please reply to Kathy Smith at mailto:ksmith@slpl.lib.mo.us or > call (314)539-0385. > > ***Please Note*** > > This is NOT the same as the St. Louis Genealogical Society's "Organizing > Your Genealogy" class, which is also on April 2. Yes, the date is the same, > and the topic is much the same - clearly great minds think alike. However, > we don't want anyone to get mixed up and be in the wrong place at the wrong > time. > > Hope to see you all there! > > Sincerely, > > Kathleen J. Smith > Librarian > History & Genealogy > >

Added to the Monroe County website were 1. 1925 4th grade class from the Waterloo Public School and http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmonroe/schools/1925_4th_grade.html 2. 1929 3rd grade class from the Waterloo Public School http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmonroe/schools/1929_3rd_grade.jpg The were submitted by Kathleen Reilmann

>Steinkamp Fried. 05-23-1846 03-14-1865 Civil War soldier Submitted by Janet Flynn

Folks, I thought this might interest at least those of you who live near the St. Louis area. Bob Emnett ****************** Migration: Trails Across America is the theme for the 35th Annual St. Louis Genealogical Society Fair, featuring author, columnist, lecturer, and teacher, Lloyd Bockstruck. It will be held 30 April 2005 at the Maryland Heights Centre, 2344 McKelvey Road from 7:30 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. This is an interesting day for everyone interested in genealogy and family history. There will be something of interest for everyone whether you are a novice or an advanced genealogist. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to meet others who share your interest and to hear lectures from many genealogy specialists. Lloyd Bockstruck's topics will include Northern Migrations, Southern Migrations, 19th Century German Migration Patterns, and Military Events that Shaped the Nation. The additional topics cover lectures on Germans, Irish, French, African Americans, military, church records, graphics, computer tips, and beginning genealogy. An exhibitor area will be open all day so that you may browse and purchase those needed books and materials to enhance your genealogical activities. Bring your photos for reproduction. Originals will be returned the same day. Early registration price break before 5 April. For full schedule and registration information visit the St. Louis Genealogical Society online at www.stlgs.org or call 314-647-8547.

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http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmonroe/ Added to the Monroe Co Website is a listing of Civil War Soldiers buried in Monroe Co, put together and submitted by Janet Flynn. Thanks Janet. sharon

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wessel/Brauch Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Hh.2ADE/234.1.1 Message Board Post: The only information I have on the Wessel Family is that Johann "John Henry" Heinrich Wessel was born April 02, 1831in Prussia and his wife was Wilhelmina Langenberg born 1831 in Prussia. They had 5 children. (1) Anna Albenschwarz Wessel belonging to Wilhelmina Langenberg from her first husband. (2) Wilhelminia Wessel (3) Marie Mathilda Wessel (4) Louise Pauline Wessel and (5) Louis Edward Wessel. Marie Mathilda Wessel married my great great grandfather George Brauch.

The Waterloo Times About Jan 1915, there was no date on this paper but it was microfilmed immediately before the Jan 22, 1915 paper, the microfilm roll starts with Jan 1915 Hecker Anselm Klaus is on the limping list owning to a sprained knee. Miss Lydia Hill who is employed in East St. Louis spent Sunday at home visiting relatives and friends. Peter Steiger and Frank Homrighausen were in our town last Saturday looking after the interest of the highways. George Neff while sawing wood one day last week was accidentally struck on the head which sent him to the ground. He is O.K. now. Louis Armstutz and H. M. Hill took a walk over to Klein school house last Saturday night to a literary. When they arrived the house was so crowded they could hardly enter. Mr. George Leipold and Miss Katie Steiger were married last week and moved to Hecker last Monday. They may be found at their home on what was formerly known as Goose Avenue. May, joy peace and happiness crown their efforts is our wish. Mr. Vanfelt of New Athens was one of the merry makers at the literary last Saturday night. He kept the audience in good spirits by telling them how he learned to love and obey his teacher when he was a boy. He also imitated the experiences of a boy and a bald-headed man on a train. We are waiting for his appearance again.

The Waterloo Times About Jan 1915, there was no date on this paper but it was microfilmed immediately before the Jan 22, 1915 paper, the microfilm roll starts with Jan 1915 Georgetown Butchering is still all the go in our vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Theo Voelker passed through our burg last Sunday. Emil Pfeifer was visiting his good friend, Mike Kemper, at Fulte this week. Henry Mueller from the Bottom visited Geo. Mueller and family last Sunday. Adam Pfeifer and son George made a business trip to the county hub last Saturday. Walter Schlemmer, Walter Bickelhaupt, Edwin and Albert Pfeifer visited Ed. Vogel last Sunday afternoon. Louis Fauss, the Horse Prairie fire insurance man of near Maeystown, transacted business in Georgetown last Saturday.

The Waterloo Times About Jan 1915, there was no date on this paper but it was microfilmed immediately before the Jan 22, 1915 paper, the microfilm roll starts with Jan 1915 Pue Station Henry Lutker was a business caller Thursday. Phillip Wagner has purchased a new gasoline engine. Ignatius Lutker and Henry Hoffmann are spending several days in St. Louis. Mrs. Hy. Lutker spent Friday and Saturday wither sister Mrs. Chas. Kern, who is sick. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Frisch returned to St. Louis after spending many days with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frisch. A bunch of young folks gathered at Miss Josephine Lutker's Friday, where many games were played. Those who attended were: Messrs. Alonzo Cowell, Ambrose and Paul Hoyle, Theodore Braun, Peter Ganley, Edgar Covington, Jacob Braun, Ed. Frisch, Walter and Raymond Coleman, Misses Emma and Annie Frisch, Mamie and Clara Hoyle and Mary Coleman.

The Waterloo Times About Jan 1915, there was no date on this paper but it was microfilmed immediately before the Jan 22, 1915 paper, the microfilm roll starts with Jan 1915 Cedar Line Lots of rain at present. Mr. and Mrs. William Meister visited Maeystown relatives Sunday. Dr. Isom of Renault passed through here Friday to visit Mrs. Harlow who is very sick. Miss Edna Lange of St. Joe is visiting Miss Tillie Mueller and other friends here this week. Quite a crowd of young folks were entertained at the home of Hugo Hoffmann Sunday evening. Miss Hilda Hoffmann is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoffmann at Fults this week. Arthur Hoffmann came home Saturday evening and will help his brother Hugo with his work this week. Wm. Mueller and family and Christian Nottmeier and family spent Sunday here with guests of Mrs. Wm. Mueller and family.

The Waterloo Times About Jan 1915, there was no date on this paper but it was microfilmed immediately before the Jan 22, 1915 paper , the microfilm roll starts with Jan 1915 Burksville Fred Trost from Wartburg spent Sunday here with relatives. George Schein and Edmond Hoffmann, spent Friday at Waterloo. Rev. F. Braun who was ill was again able to have church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hoffmann of St. Joe, were visitors at Waterloo Saturday. Miss Pauline Zimmer from St. Louis is visiting her mother and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Wild and children from Iowa are visiting relatives and friends here.

The Waterloo Times About Jan 1915, there was no date on this paper but it was microfilmed immediately before the Jan 22, 1915 paper, the microfilm roll starts with Jan 1915 Floraville Alvin Franke was a Waterloo caller Sunday. Otto Fischer is visiting several days at East St. Louis. Mrs. R. Franke and Mrs. H. Volkman are spending several days at St. Louis. Charles Daesch of near Freeburg visited with relatives here Saturday and Sunday. The members of the Dramatic Club were entertained by the Misses Martha and Emma Klein last Saturday evening. All enjoyed a very pleasant evening.