Thanks for answers regarding Indian statue. My friend said it was not the same one that is near Chillicothe now, but a standing one. I appreciate the help. May in So. Ca.

The only Indian statute along a river that I am aware of is that of Chief Blackhawk which Lenardo Taft constructed in the early 1900s above the Rock River across from Oregon, IL. It sits on a high bluff on the East side of the river. It is now a state park, but in the early years that site was an artist colony. I spent four years in Peoria at Bradley University and do not remember any in that area. Mel Martin

Hi! There is a very large wooden Indian at the entrance to Hopewell Estates, which is close to Chillicothe and has a Sparland address. It is close to the river and is the entrance to a large subdivision which has Indian names for the streets. Vivian

Hello list, An elderly lady told me when she was a young girl (the 20's & 30's) she used to come to visit relatives in Peoria and remembers an indian statue near Chillicothe. She said it was very near the river. I tried to find some information/pictures of it for her, but could not find any reference at all. Does anyone remember this statue or is she maybe remembering something in a different town? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks, May in So. Ca.

9th Annual Genealogical Institute of Mid-America July 7-10, 2003 The Illinois State Genealogical Society announces the 9th annual Genealogical Institute of Mid-America July 7-10, 2003 at the University of Illinois Springfield in Springfield, Illinois. Cost for the Institute is $350 for ISGS members, $400 for non-members. This includes a Sunday evening reception, evening meals Monday - Wednesday, a banquet on Thursday. Housing is available on the UIS Campus in dorm housing, one person to a room with a shared bathroom (2 people) for $165. A separate computer course taught by Michael J. Neill will be offered on Friday, July 11, 2003. Instructors include: Michael J. Neill: Course I Sandra H. Luebking Course II Lloyd D. Bockstruck: Eastern Sources Paul Milner: British Isles Research A registration brochure and more information can be found at the Illinois State Genealogical Society web site http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilsgs/index.html

Do so at your own risk. Cheryl Rothwell logancty@mindspring.com Logan County, IL, Coordinator, ILGenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~illogan Central IL Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb Clark, Downing, Harding, Lucas et al

HOPE THIS HELPS SOMEONE; WILLS CAN BE ORDERED BY MAIL, NEW STATES ADDED. http://www.sampubco.com/wills/index.htm FROM SAMPUBCO

I am still looking for any children of the following: FRANK(s)—Bobbie and wife Sarah E KIPER Bobbie (James Robert) married Sarah Dec 20, 1903 in Grayson County Ky. Bobbie was the son of Ezra Ward Frank and Margaret Spencer. Sarah was the daughter of Bates Kiper and Cora Craig. They are buried in Calvert Cemetery in Breckinridge county KY near McDaniels. I visited the cemetery in April of this year, 2003. There was a bouquet of flowers on the marker The grave marker has FRANK FATHER Bobbie 1877-1936 MOTHER Sarah. 1881-1952. Bobbie and Sarah appear in the Springfield, IL city directories for the following years—1917, 1918, 1923, and 1925. He worked at various factories in Springfield-Weavers etc.

Now that the state will no longer send death certificates the Illinois State Genealogical Society has a project to obtain them for people. For some counties this is cheaper than going to the County Clerk. In other counties it is not. For more information go to: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilsgs/projects/deathcerts.html Cheryl Rothwell logancty@mindspring.com Logan County, IL, Coordinator, ILGenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~illogan Central IL Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb Clark, Downing, Harding, Lucas et al

http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/genealogy/forms/idphdeathsrch.html

Would someone please post the address where this Death Index can be found. Thank you. Appreciate it.......Grace

http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/genealogy/forms/idphdeathsrch.html

Thanks to all who offered info on Vinko Grenko ... I appreciate it!! Linda Polich

N/S means "Not specified"

I have just finished doing some searching on the Illinois Death Index. Under the column Sex/Race, I sometimes see "N/S". Can anyone tell me what that stands for? Thanks. Karen

People don't always die where they or we think they should. Try a statewide search in the death index. I've found some missing people that way. Cheryl Rothwell logancty@mindspring.com Logan County, IL, Coordinator, ILGenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~illogan Central IL Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb Clark, Downing, Harding, Lucas et al -----Original Message----- From: KPhill2906@aol.com [mailto:KPhill2906@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2003 12:32 PM To: ILPEORIA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ILPEORIA-L] MARSHALL, Charles E. b. 1868 in Indiana Is there anyone on this list that has resources that can tell me if Charles E. Marshall b. 1868 in Indiana died in Peoria Co. in Feb 1939? I have checked the online death index and can not locate him there. Thanks. Karen ==== ILPEORIA Mailing List ==== Visit the Peoria County ILGenWeb Home Page! http://www.usgennet.org/~ilpeoria/index.html

Is there anyone on this list that has resources that can tell me if Charles E. Marshall b. 1868 in Indiana died in Peoria Co. in Feb 1939? I have checked the online death index and can not locate him there. Thanks. Karen

-----Original Message----- From: Donna Olovson [mailto:donnao@accessbee.com] Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 9:52 PM To: ILPEORIA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: {not a subscriber} WALKINGTON I have headstone pictures to send to descendents of James W. (1854-1940) and Rebecca E. Walkington taken at the Princeville Township Cemetery, Akron, Peoria Co., IL. They are not directly related and I know someone else could use them. The photos were taken in March, 2003 -Donna -- Donna Olovson DonnaO@mac.com h. (916)684-5599 Elk Grove, CA 95758

Thanks to all for the suggestions for research in Peoria. I really appreciate your assistance and will definitely do my "homework" beforehand. Karen

There are several Canton - Fulton Co, IL burial records for Grenko and Kauzlarich surnames. Many Croatian families came there to work the Coal Mines in early 1900s. Here are some of the names, birth years and parent's names from Cemetery Inscriptions of Fulton County, Illinois - Volume 18, published by Fulton County Historical and Genealogical Society. If you want further details on any of them, let me know. GRENKO, Frances b 1877- widow of John Dencel b 1907 - prnts Joe and Vincencr Grenko Helen b 1882 John b 1905 Susan Marie b 1877- widow-prnts- Fred SOMSAG & Mary GLEID Vincent James - b 1872 - prnts-Vincent & Katherine KOPP Grenko KAUSELERICH, Rosey b 1918-prnts Egnis & Antonia KOVACHEVICH KAUZELRICH, Phillipi - b 1876-prnts-Anton FRASKI & Phillipi KRUZICH Anthony -b 1890-prnts-George & Antonia OZURA Kauzelarich KAUZLARICH ,Antoney- b 1887-prnts--John & Mary PATROVICH Kauzlarich Antonia - b 1885-prnts Peter & Antonia KOVACHEVICH Antonio -b 1853-prnts-Vancel OZURA & Angeline GINKO Barbara-b 1854-prnts - Steve GOLICK & Anna KAUZLARICH George-b 1852 - husband of Austria KAUZLARICH Ignatius -b 1884-prnts- George & Antonia Kauzlarich Jerome -b 1887-prnts George & Barbara GOLICK Kauzlarich Joe -b 1890 - father - George Kauzlarich Jura J. -b 1853 Julia -(twin)b 1923-prnts John & Rosie F. CERNICH Kauzlarich Julian - " " Mary -b 1904-prnts-Vancel & Matilda BLAZINA Kauzlarich Matilda - b 1878-prnts Daniel & Maria Kauzlarich BLAZINA Olga - b 1895-father - Julian DELAK Vancel- b 1879-prnts- Frank & Pauline GRENKO Kauzlarich Vancel James -b 1907-prnts Vancel & Maggie BLUZIRA Kauzlarich ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lyde