anyone out there who has any documentation of any burials in balls bluff or balb bluff cemetery near atlas please co0ntact me. [email protected] .net. or call me at 217-437-5761. butch

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1159.1.1 Message Board Post: its pendleton county virginia

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1159.1 Message Board Post: try looking in penleton co virginia for henry&elizabeth zumwalt.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GILPIN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1686 Message Board Post: Searching for information regarding Gilpin family in Pike County prior to 1890.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1685.1 Message Board Post: My German ancesters settled in Derry Twp. Came from Wurttemburg to Ohio to Indiana to here. Troutwine. Became Trautwein sometime in late 1800;s. I do know there are still Wagners in Perry Twp. Kallenbach is also a name still in the county. Don't know if the name changed but there is a Thiele family in Perry and has been for a very long time.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schaffnit, Lutz, Zimmerman, Yockey, Lipcaman, Wagner, Weber Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1685 Message Board Post: I am interested in documenting the community of German immigrants who settled in Pike Co, particularly in Perry Twp. from 1830s on. Their names are absent from many of the historical accounts of the time, leading me to suspect that there was a division of communities. Some of the surnames are Zimmerman, Mehl, Wagner, Schaffnit, Lipcaman, Lutz, Kaylor, Kallenbach, Thoele, Yockey and Weber. Please contact me if you are linked to these families.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1684 Message Board Post: I am writing in search of anyone interested in residents of the town of New Philadelphia, in Hadley Township, Pike County, Illinois. I am working with a group of historians and archaeologists from the University of Maryland, the Illinois State Museum, the University of Illinois, and the New Philadelphia Association, to research the social history of this town and its past residents as part of our national heritage. We have recently obtained funding from the National Science Foundation as part of our efforts, and we will be engaged in a multi-year project of historical studies, oral history interviews, and archaeological investigations. If you are interested in this project, and recovering the national memory of this historic town, please contact us. We seek your input, as a member of the community who may have an interest in this effort, to talk with us about the types of questions you would like to have addressed through such research, and your thoughts and preferences on potential ways to honor the heritage of New Philadelphia. The story of New Philadelphia is both compelling and unique. In 1836, Frank McWorter, an African American who was born into slavery and later purchased his own freedom, acquired 42 acres of land in the sparsely populated area of Pike County, situated in the rolling hills bounded by the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. He incorporated a town, subdivided the property, and sold lots. He encouraged other families of African American and European heritage to move to the town and create a racially integrated community in the decades before and after the Civil War. New Philadelphia likely served as a stopping place for the "Underground Railroad" of enslaved African Americans who were fleeing northward from the oppression of southern plantations. The history of New Philadelphia serves as a rare example of an integrated early farming community on the nation's Midwestern frontier. The town's population reached its peak of about 170 people after the Civil War, a size comparable to many! Pike County communities today. However, by the end of the century corporate politics resulted in the death knell for the settlement: regional transportation investors routed a new railroad line to bypass the town. Many of New Philadelphia's residents eventually moved away and, by the early twentieth century, only a few families remained. You can learn more about the history of New Philadelphia, and details concerning upcoming phases of our multi-year research efforts by following the related web page links you will find at: http://www.heritage.umd.edu Thank you very much for your time and consideration, Natalie Armistead [email protected] New Philadelphia Association www.newphiladelphiail.org

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brammell, Gard Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1683 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, April 4, 1901: " Charlotte Gard was born in Ohio Feb. 28, 1827, and died at her home in New Canton, Ill., March 26, 1901, aged 74 years and 26 days. She came to Illinois with her parents when about 5 years of age, and has lived about sixty years near New Canton. She was united in marriage to John H. Brammell Nov. 17, 1848. Of this union nine children were born, who, with the father and husband, live to mourn her loss. Mrs. Brammell was an honored member of the Eastern Star lodge at New Canton, having served once as its matron and filled some of its offices since its organization. A friend who was a member of the family for several years says of her: "She has been one of the best women I ever knew, patient, kind and obliging to every one. Her children should rise up and call her blessed. Her many acts of kindness were not confined to her own home, but extended to all the neighborhood. She never counted the cost of any sacrifice or service for her family or friends." Funeral services were conducted from her late home Thursday, March 28, at 11 a.m. by W.M. Hailey. the Eastern Star lodge conducted the burial services at the grave in a very impressive manner. Burial was in New Canton cemetery."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Martin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1682 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, April 4, 1901: "Elmer, son of William and Sarah Martin, was born near Kinderhook, Ill., March 31, 1885, and died at his home in Quincy, Ill., March 30, 1901, at 6 a.m. He had been sick for several days with lung fever, but was thought to be better. He was taken suddenly worse the day before he died, and death only released him from his intense sufferings. This family seems doubly afflicted. Last July they lost their oldest daughter and now the oldest son. They have many friends and relatives in this community who sympathize with them in this sore affliction. The remains were brought to this city Sunday morning and funeral services were conducted from the M.E. church at l:30 p.m., and burial was made in Barry cemetery."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Reardon, Stone, Monroe, Hailey Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1681 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, October 17, 1901: "Killed Near Creston, IA. William B. Reardon Meets With Fatal Accident. William B. Reardon, of Quincy, met with an accident on Monday that resulted in his death. He left home two weeks ago as a member of a gang of men, to do some iron work on a bridge on the Burlington Route near Creston, Ia. How he met with the accident is not yet known. Mr. Reardon was a native of Kentucky, but was reared by an uncle living in Lewis county, Mo. He celebrated the 28th anniversary of his birthday last June. His wife was formerly Miss Mary E. Stone, of New Canton, this county, who had made her home with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe. The marriage took place at the home of the bride about nine years ago. The wife and a little son are left to mourn the death of kind husband and father. The family has resided in Quincy about two years. Thanks to the forethought of the husband, Mrs. Reardon will receive insurance amounting to $2750-$2000 from the Modern Woodmen of America and the balance from the Burlington Relief Association. The remains were taken to New Canton, where the funeral services will be held today at 11 o'clock a.m., Rev. W.M. Hailey officiating. The remains will then be brought to Barry to be buried in Park Lawn cemetery."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rogers, Spencer, Anguish, Reets, Johnson, Henry Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1680 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thursday, July 25, 1901: "Three Accidents on Saturday. Two in this County and the Third in Hancock. Jewell Rogers Killed Near Hull - Charles Spencer Badly Scalded Near Shaws - David Anguish Killed Near Adrian, Hancock County. Jewell Rogers a well known resident of Hull, was killed in a peculiar accident Saturday a short distance southwest of that town. From the particulars as obtained it appears that while Rogers was at work with a number of others threshing wheat on the farm of John Reets, the cyclone stacker became partly clogged with straw. Rogers undertook to loosen the straw with a pitchfork without stopping the machine. The tines of the fork were caught by a swiftly revolving wheel, the fork jerked out of Rogers' hands, and before he could get out of the way the handle struck him in the eye, crushing his skull. He was rendered unconscious and died a few minutes after the accident. __ Charles Spencer, about 25 years old, son of T.J. Spencer, met with a horrible accident on Saturday and is now at his home in a very critical condition. The accident occurred about one-quarter of a mile south of his father's place, near the Shaw school house. He was on the road with his traction engine and separator, and in crossing a sixteen foot bridge it gave way and the engine and separator fell about twelve feet. The bridge timbers did not break until the rear wheels of the engine were on the bridge and they went down first, the separator piling on top of the engine. Charles Spencer was on the engine and attempted to jump when the bridge gave way, and it appears that the falling separator struck him and threw him toward the engine. The steam guage was broken and the boiling water poured out on Charles Spencer badly scalding his body from the hips down. How he got out of the wreck cannot be stated, but he did get out and managed to reach his home. Doctors were at o! nce sent for, and Dr. Johnson, of this city, and Dr. Henry, of El Dara, arrived in a short time. They found the flesh on the lower part of his body fairly cooked, and in taking off his clothing a large portion of the skin came off with it. Everything possible was done to alleviate his suffering. On Sunday men went out to the scene of the wreck to get out the engine and separator, and they say they cannot even imagine how the injured man escaped with his life. __ David Anguish, one of the most prominent and widely known farmers of Hancock county, living near Adrian, met with a frightful death Saturday afternoon. He was on top of a straw stack when he lost his footing and slid down the side. A pitchfork, with the tines pointed upward, was standing alongside, and in his descent Anguish was caught and his body impaled thereon. Death was almost instantaneous. Anguish and a hird hand were stacking straw in his field when the catastrophe occurred. The man with him was on a wagon throwing the straw on the stack, and Anguish was spreading it. There was no hint of what was soon to occur. Suddenly, and for some unaccountable reason, he lost his footing and plunged down the side and fell squarely upon the fork, the tines penetrating his bowels and going clear through the body. As soon as the hired man realized what had occurred he rushed to the unfortunate man's assistance and withdrew the fork. He called loudly for help, and at the same time drove to the nearest physician for aid. Before medical assistance could be rendered, however, Anguish had passed away. The news of the fatality spread rapidly, and a large crowd collected on the scene. Anguish numbered his friends by the score, and it was difficult for them to realize that the man, whom some of them had seen only a few hours before in all the vigor of healthy and matured manhood, had so soon passed away, and in such a horrible manner. David Anguish was 61 years of age, and had been a resident of Hancock county for many years."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sprague, Bridgewater Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1679 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thursday, July 25, 1901: "Mrs. Nettie Sprague, the daughter of C.B. and M.J. Bridgewater, died in Dodge City, Kan., June 28, 1901. The funeral services were held in Ford City on June 30, the Rev. Patterson officiating. From a local paper we take the following: "The funeral of Mrs. Nettie Sprague (Bridgewater) on the 30th was attended by a very large number of friends and sympathizers. Rev. Patterson preached the sermon by a request made by the deceased sometime before she died, from the text chosen by herself. The church was over crowded; the pall bearers were ladies dressed in black. The procession to the grave was one of the largest that entered the cemetery gates when the last token of respect was paid in mournful sympathy to one of Ford's most estimable ladies loved by all who knew her as a christian, friend and companion and heartfelt sympathy is extended to the sadly afflicted husband, father, mother and brother who are now feeling the loss of one so loved, especially to the husband who is now let to tread the gloom of life's shadow alone."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mercer, Buttz, Carns, Wheat Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1678 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Wednesday, November 8, 1911: "Passing of a Good Woman. Mrs. P.H. Mercer Died at Home in Liberty. Mrs. P.H. Mercer, a well-known and prominent resident of Liberty, died at her home Thursday morning. She suffered a stroke of apoplexy about a week before her death, but she rallied some and on Sunday her family had hopes for her recovery. On Monday night, however, she had another stroke and this resulted in her death on Thursday. Mrs. Mercer was born at Liberty, Ill., and had lived there all her life, being at the time of her death the oldest resident of that community who had been born there. She was born June 26, 1841, and was therefore aged 70 years, 4 months and 6 days. She was the eldest daughter of A.H.D. Buttz. Her aged mother died March 27, 1910, nearly 91 years of age. Mrs. Mercer was a devout member of the Christian church and always took great interest in religious matters. During the Civil war she was a leader in her community in the activities of the women in aiding the soldiers. She is survived by by her husband and three children - one son, L.D. Carns, of Liberty, by her first marriage, and a son, John H. Mercer, of Chicago, and one daughter, Miss Nora B. Mercer, at home. Besides she leaves three grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Mira Wheat, widow of the late Almeron Wheat, of Quincy, and four brothers, Samuel D. Buttz, of Columbus, Ind., A.H.D. Buttz, J.F. Buttz and J.W. Buttz, of Liberty."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Murray Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1677 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thursday, November 5, 1891; "Dr. Murray, an aged and respected citizen died at his home in Cincinnati township on Sunday evening, after a two week's illness with malarial fever."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Basim, Leighty, Harvey, Spicer, Noe, Burns, Richardson, Mayfield, Stauffer, Kelly, Funk, Sykes, Robertson, Cutter, Drummond, Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1676 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thursday, November 5, 1891: "The seventy-ninth birthday of Christopher Basim was celebrated on Oct. 22, 1891, in a manner long to be remembered by the seventy persons who sat down to a splendid dinner prepared by his six daughters, namely: Mrs. Nancy Leighty, of Bushnell, Ill.; Mrs. Mary Harvey, of Junction City, Kan.; Mrs. Ida Spicer, Mrs. Lizzie Noe, Mrs. Jane Burns and Mrs. George Basim, of Beverly; Mrs. Lena Noe being the only one absent (holding down a claim in Oklahoma), their husbands being all present except Dr. George Harvey. There were also twenty-three grand and one great grandchild, twenty-six other relatives and fourteen old settlers, who were in the township before 1838, and over sixty years of age, namely: Jas. Richardson, Sr. age 88, came in May, 1835 from New York. Isariah Mayfield, Sr. aged 86; came in March, 1834, from North Carolina. Christopher Basim, aged 78; came in fall of 1837, from Ohio. Jacob Stauffer, aged 77; came in spring of 1837, from Ohio. Frazy Kelly, aged 74; came in fall of 1835, from New Jersey. Jacob S. Funk, aged 74; came in 1836, from Ohio. James Sykes, aged 72; came in November, 1834, from New York. A.C. Robertson, aged 72; came in April, 1835, from New York. Christopher Stauffer, aged 71; came in spring of 1837, from Ohio. W.W. Robertson, aged 69; came in April, 1835, from New York. John Sykes, aged 68; came in November, 1834, from New York. Andrew J. Cutter, aged 68; came in November, 1835, from New Jersey. J.J. Drummond, aged 66; unknown. Geo. Stauffer, aged 62; came in spring of 1837, from Ohio. The two first named were the only once married and heads of families, the rest being boys when they came. The average age of the fourteen was 73 1/2 years, counting the fraction of years. There was eight wives whose average age was 64 years. The day was very fine and general sociability prevailed, and a happier lot of people seldom meet. As might be expected, reminiscences of olden times was the main conversation and many tales of early days were told. One must suffice: Mr. Basim was married to Miss Fanny Stauffer in June, 1838, by Jas. Sykes, Sr., Esq. - he having just been elected one of the first justices of the township - and their's being the second wedding in the township. They were married in the forenoon at the bride's father's, she in a neat linsey woolsey dress, he in a bran(sp) new suit of home-made jeans. Immediately after dinner they started on their wedding tour, and arm in arm they walked five miles to view their future home, where he had commenced erecting a log cabin on the farm where four of their nine children were born, and where they resided about eleven years, when they sold to Mr. Hastings, and bought the farm he now occupies, and where the last five children were born - two sons having died in the meantime - and where his six daughters were married, who together with the only living son (George) have become ornaments in the community in which they live, of whom Mr. Basim is justly proud. Mr. Basim has been a widow! er two and one-half years, the Spicer family keeping house for him. A friend to everyone and everybody's friend, may he live to enjoy many happy birthdays is the wish of all. Just before dinner, while each had on his best smiles, in anticipation of the good things being prepared for them, the photograph man placed the ladies in suitable position, and by an immense effort kept them still six seconds, which sufficed to place their likeness on the plate. The men and boys were then taken in the same manner, a very good picture of the whole seventy being the result, which will no doubt adorn the parlors of his descendents for generations, which together with this brief history will tell them of the many changes that a half century will bring forth."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hederick Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1675 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thursday, November 5, 1891: "Old Mother Hederick was born in North Carolina, April 4, 1800; settled with her husband, Cap. Hederick (of the Black Hawk war) in the north part of Beverly township in 1835; moved into McKee township in 1838, and back to Beverly township several years later; raised a large family, and has been a widow and a blind invalid for many years, living with her son John, where she died Oct. 29, 1891, aged 91 years, 7 months, and 6 days."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hederick Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1674 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thursday, November 5, 1891: "Old Mother Hederick was born in North Carolina, April 4, 1800; settled with her husband, Cap. Hederick (of the Black Hawk war) in the north part of Beverly township in 1835; moved into McKee township in 1838, and back to Beverly township several years later; raised a large family, and has been a widow and a blind invalid for many years, living with her son John, where she died Oct. 29, 1891, aged 91 years, 7 months, and 6 days."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burke, Davis, Rogers Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1673 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thurs., February 14, 1901: "Emily A. Davis, daughter of Alonzo (?) and Mary Davis, was born in El Dara, Pike county, Ill., Oct. 26, 1844, and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Davis, in Barry, Ill., Monday morning, February 11, 1901, aged 56 years, 3 months and 15 days. July 20, 1862, she was married to James W. Burke and was a faithful helpmeet to him until his death, which occurred July 7, 1876. This union of fourteen years was blessed with three children - James, Lewis and Maude. Lewis died in infancy, while James and Maud survive to mourn the loss of mother, and the mother's chief concern during her long widowhood was for them and her aged parents. About thirty years ago she, with her husband, obeyed the gospel, and upon profession of their faith in Christ were baptized by Elder Crow. She united with the Christian church at El Dara, where her membership remained until a few years ago, when she became identified with the church at Barry. Friends and neighbors, with relatives, bear testimony as to her faithfulness as wife, mother and christian. After a protracted illness lasting through seven weeks, in which every possible effort was put forth to relieve her, she finally succumbed to the grim reaper and is now at rest. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, F.M. Rogers, assisted by Rev. Young, at the home of her daughter, Tuesday afternoon, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. Interment in Barry cemetery."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Grimes, Burbridge, Coley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1672 Message Board Post: Looking for more information on Frank Grimes, born 16 March 1882 in Nebo, Pike, Illinois. He is the son of Thomas J. and Elizabeth (Burbridge) Grimes. He died in 1883 in Pike County, Illinois. His mother Elizabeth (Burbridge) Grimes died on 12 June 1883 in Pike County, Illinois. I am wondering if they died at the same time. Frank's older sister was named Grace Grimes. His younger sister Laverna (born 22 March 1883) was adopted by by John L. & Mary Jane (Weaver) Coley after the death of Laverna's mother Elizabeth. Frank may be buried in the Burbridge cemetery as that it where his mother Elizabeth is buried. Thanks for any help you can give, Carol

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McDaniel, Woodruff, Kinne Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1671 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Friday, March 28, 1889: "John McDaniel was born in the state of South Carolina in 1830, and died at his home near this place Monday, March 24th, 1890. At the age of five years he moved with his father, Levi McDaniel, to this state and settled on section 16 of this township. In 1850, he equipped himself with the necessary outfit and with others from this section went overland to California. His stay there only lasted ten months, when ill health induced him to return to Illinois. He was married to Miss Polly Woodruff in 1833 (?1853), and eight children were born to them, four of whom died before him. Mr. McDaniel has always followed farming and stock raising, and was well skilled as a veterinary surgeon. He was a man of good moral standing, energetic and industrious and led a life of usefulness. A life long citizen of our community and a man of good heart, he will be missed. The funeral Tuesday took place from the Baptist church and w! as one of the largest held here for some time. The sermon was preached by Rev. N. Kinne and he was buried with Odd Fellows ceremonies by Barry Lodge No. 335 (336?) of which he was an honored member. Mr. McDaniel was insured in the Covenant Mutual of Galesburg for $2500, which goes to the family." Same newspaper and page: "Stanimore McDaniel of Laddonia, Mo., and G.M. Woodruff of Memphis, Mo., were among the relatives present at the funeral of John McDaniel." Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Friday, April 4, 1889: "John McDaniel was born in Edgefield, South Carolina, Nov. 12, 1830, and died March 24, 1890, at the age of 59 years, 4 months and 11 days. To them ten children were born, seven daughters and three sons. He leaves a wife, three sons and one daughter to mourn the loss of a loving husband, a kind and indulgent father."