Gary Ranthum: There are marriage records in Ogle County on all the surnames that you mention in your communication of Friday, May 29. Following are the names of individuals: August, Ranthum and Mina Lemke; Mary Lendke; Fred Bischoff; August C. Broitzman, Frank Broitzman, Louise Broitzman and Henride Broitzman; Ferdinand Wendt; John Wendt; Lizzie Wendt; Emma Wendt, and Ida W. Wendt. These records cover the years 1837-1905. Let me know if you are interested in any of these persons. For further research, I would suggest that you contact Mrs. Kathryn Pearson, Rt. 1, Box 39, Esmond, IL 60129; Mrs. Mildred Sassaman, 925 N. 12th, Rochelle, IL 61068 or Doris Vogel, 305 N. 1st, Box 132, Holcomb, IL 60143-0132. These ladies are very knowledgeable in that area of the county and are researchers for the Ogle County Genealogical Society, Box 251, Oregon, IL 61061. Please let me know if you can use any of the marriage information. Harriet Miller Fletcher 205 E. Lincoln St. Mt. Morris, IL 61054