This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wolshock Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/og.2ADI/134.1 Message Board Post: I would suggest that you try St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Chester, Randolph County, Illinois. I know that the Wolshocks lived near my Polish relatives near Chester and all were Roman Catholic. You might contact Chester Public Library and ask them to copy the page with Wolshocks from the publication that lists St Mary's Cemetery. There is a four or five volume set of books that list all cemeteries in Randolph County. Hope this helps.

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/og.2ADI/289 Message Board Post: Name: Clark A. MANESS to Margaret Marie (Dolly) CLERC. Thank you very much! -Kay, FL

I have revised the "Books for Sale" list for RCGS. Please take a look at it. Books have been added. Trinity Lutheran Church Welga/Welge is one I just added. It is a church that has disbanded. visit: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilrcgs/ As I write this note, the Veteran's Book is being proof-read. We are hoping for a late October or November sale for the book so that you can have it for Christmas presents. I will let you know right away when I know for sure. Velda Wittenbrink Moore Randolph County Genealogical Society 600 State St., Room 306 Chester, IL 62233 Phone 618-826-3807 visit: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilrcgs/

I have the following surnames in Randolph County, IL: ROBINSON, EXUM(AXUM), LIVELY, BOWERMAN, GANT, FORSEE. Please contact me if any of these are familiar. Karen Mentzer www.geocities.com/ladykoala2000 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.515 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 9/1/2003

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/og.2ADI/288 Message Board Post: ISO details on Levi NORTH, bn ca 1793 in ME, who arrived in IL during the mid-1820s. His name appears on land patent records of Randolph Co, IL, as early as 1827. He married Miss Catherine ALLEN there in 1829, and was the father of at least nine children. One of his sons later claimed there were actually twelve children - six of each gender - but that has not been verified. Levi served in a variety of vocations, including, but not limited to: farming, shoe manufacturing, teaching, and operating a ferry across the Okaw (aka Kaskaskia) River, the latter reportedly at the site of what is now the City of Evansville, IL. Catherine succumbed to cholera in the Fall of 1849, and Levi died sometime between 1851 and 1854. Their gravesites remain to be located, but are assumed to be somewhere in Randolph Co, IL. Their nine known children included: 1. Thomas (1829-1900) - teacher and Civil War vet; moved to Perry Co, IL, then Washington Co, IL, and finally Jackson Co, IL, where he married Mrs Joel (Sarah A CHRISMAN) WARD. Already the mother of 6 children, she bore another 4 for Thomas 2. Mary Ann "Polly'" (c.1833-1864) - Polly married widower Malcom G MAXWELL, Sr, in Perry Co, IL, 1856. Already the father of eight, Malcom would have another five children with Polly. He and Polly were buried at the Bethel Cemetery near Swanwick in Perry Co, as were other members of his family. 3. William (1835-1910) - farmer, store keeper, postmaster, cattle rancher, Civil War vet; Wm married Miss Nancy E MAXELL, d/o Malcom G MAXWELL, Sr, and 1st wife, Anna A DAVIS. After the births of four sons in IL, Wm moved his family to KS, where Nancy gave birth to a daughter. Wm and Nancy died in Cherokee Co, KS. 4. Jane (c.1837-?) - Jane married Charles SEIGLER (sp?) 1856 in Randolph Co, IL, and gave birth to a son, Charles Allen. They moved to Washington Co, IL, prior to 1860, and remained there. At the untimely death of her sister, Polly, Jane agreed to raise one of Polly's children. Jane died sometime between 1880 and 1900. 5. Maria(h) (c.1839-post 1865) - The last record of Maria was in an 1865 court file regarding the estate of her brother, Jasper, wherein it was claimed she had earlier left the State of TN, and married a man bearing the surname of WHEELER. Nothing else is known of her. 6. Levi (1840-1924) - coal miner, railroad worker, Civil War vet (two tours); Levi md Nancy Jane HUEY in St Louis Co, MO, between his tours in service, and they moved from Perry Co, IL, to St Clair Co, IL, where the survivors of their nine known children grew up. Levi and Nancy were buried at the Marissa Cemetery, St Clair Co. 7. Jasper (c.1842-1862) - farmer, Civil War vet; Jasper died of a fever at Ft Donelson, Dover, TN, but his remains may have been returned to IL for burial, where at least one tombstone was place in his memory; he never married; the court case involving his estate was a request to sell his farm to help settle his debts. 8. Robert (1846-1909) - cabinet maker, Civil War vet; Robert married Jemima A "Jane" MAXWELL, d/o Malcom G MAXWELL, Sr, and 1st wife, Anna A DAVIS. Robert and Jane moved to Washington Co, IL, where she gave birth to six children, four of whom survived childhood. This family moved to Saint Louis Co, MO, in 1891, and settled in what is now the City of Webster Groves. Robert, Jane, and three of their children were buried in the Forever Oak Hill Cem, Kirkwood, St Louis Co, MO. 9. Sarah Hannah (c.1848-post 1872) - following the deaths of her parents, Sarah became a ward of Wm C HUEY of Randolph Co, IL. She lived with him and his sister, Elizabeth HUEY, even after they relocated to Clay Co, IL. There, Sarah met and married James P DAVIS in 1872. Nothing further has been found on this couple as yet. Additional information is known about some descendants of Levi and Catherine (ALLEN) NORTH. Also, limited information is known about some of Catherine's relatives. However, I would welcome any news about Levi's background, or links to one or more of the above named individuals.

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/og.2ADI/287 Message Board Post: I am looking for anyone who has information on Samuel Stuart Taylor b.9-20-1854 d.2-10-1924 in Sparta, Randolph County, Illinois who was married to Jane Jennie Boyd b.12-10-1857 d. 3-12-1938 Sparta, Randolph County, Illinois. Married 10-8-1879 in Tilden, Illinois. Would be interested in trading information. They are my husbands gggrandparents. They are supposed to be buried in Caledonia Cemetery, Sparta, Randolph County, Illinois. Could someone tell me where this cemetery is? Thank you, Marla

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/og.2ADI/286 Message Board Post: Searching for information on John Pavlik, born January 12, 1869, Chester, Randolph Co., IL. His parents were ANDREAS PAVLIK and JULIANNA VILLEGALLA NOVAK. They married May 17, 1864 in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Chester, IL. Julianna was the daughter of MARTIN WILLYGULLY and CATHERINE BRUSZKA, and she was born Abt. 1837 in Buscha, Prussia, and died January 18, 1869 in Randolph County, IL. Villegalla has been found spelled as Villigen, Villinghale, Villingalla, Willygully, and Willegala John Pavlik was baptized at St. Mary’s RC Church, Chester. Godparents: Ignatius Katzmareck and Helen Piotrowsky. I did not find Andreas Pavlik on the 1870 or 1880 Randolph Co. IL censuses. Any information will be appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rupert, Stewart, Douglas Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/og.2ADI/285 Message Board Post: I am looking for descendents of Charles Rupert (b1836 in Prussia - died before 1900), painter, and Johanna Stewart (b1839 - d1925), married July 2, 1859, in Chester, Randolph County, Illinois, where they continued to live. In the 1870 & 1880 census they appear with the following children, William (b1860), Lydia (b1861), Thomas (b1863), Robert (b1865), Mary (b1865), Henry (b1868), & Josephine (b1872). Another child, George was born in 1885. Living with them in 1880 is mother-in-law, Nancy Douglas Stewart (b 1810 - d ???). In the 1900 census only Johanna Stewart Rupert and son George (b 1885) appear. Any information or leads would be helpful. DS

Is there anyone who lives within calling distance of the Ranolph County Court house that could call and ask if the Pulaski County Illinois plat books and land exchanges are located there for the years 1800-1812. Pulaski County was once in Randolph County I would appreciate any assistance I could get. Even the phone number of the courthouse. Thank You, Nancy Bush Grand Chain, Illinois ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, September 05, 2003 3:01 AM Subject: ILRANDOL-D Digest V03 #91

Thanks to everyone who responded to my request for info on cemeteries in Kaskaskia. I really appreciate the information everyone was willing to share. :) Lisa Gendron

Hi does any of this look familur to anyone out there? I know there is a connection to the rest of my Lockards but I can't seem to hook it up. I have about 16 pages of documents if any one is interested. I have tried to scan them but can barley read after so if anyone has a suggestion it is very welcome. Thanks Kat George Lockard was born 1847 in Jenkins, Indiana. He married Ida Craig in that state. Their son, John Edward “Ed” Lockard was born December 17, 1868, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Ed married Amanda Mayfield called “Mandy” be her family. Mandy was born on December 18, 1869, in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. They lived in Chester, Arkansas. To Ed and Mandy was born Earl George Lockard on September 29, 1899 in Chester. Earl married Wilkie Jane Francis who was from Bidville, Arkansas area having been born there on December 10, 1900. They were married September 19, 1926. Her parents were Wesley and Luzanna Francis. They had two children. They were Mary Francis and Darryl. I have a copy of the following: Obituary for Ida Lockard of Chester, Arkansas Certificate of Death for George W. Lockard Crawford Co, Chester Twp, Arkansas Marriage Certificate and License for J. Edward Lockard and Amanda E. Mayfield date of January 24th 1899, Crawford Co. Arkansas _________________________________________________________________ Fast, faster, fastest: Upgrade to Cable or DSL today! https://broadband.msn.com

Does anyone know what newspaper would have carried obits for residents of Red Bud in 1928 &1939? I ordered microfilm for the Randolph County Herald-Tribune from the Illinois State Historical Library. They sent me film for the Chester Herald-Tribune. Neither film had any obits for Red Bud. I am wanting obituaries for: Otto C.W. Kaiser dod 25 December, 1928 Louis C. Kaiser dod 15 March, 1939. Happy Hunting, Jean Taylor in Indiana

Ms Gendron, I am unsure of of how far back you wanted to, but in the many floods, no doubt early, early graves were lost. Many Kaskaskia graves were moved to the Garrison Hill Cemetery at Fort Kaskaskia on the high bluffs. These are the GENDRON graves there, and if they were moved from Kaskaskia, I know not: a. GENDRON, Alesia, born 31 December 1876, died 8 January 1877, daughter of J B & S, with Sophia b. GENDRON, Francis C(harles), born 3 January 1881 died 4 September 1881, son of Luke and Louisa c. GENDRON, John S, born 18 August 1879, died 9 January 1896, son of Luke and Louisa d. GENDRON, Sophia Buatte, born 25 January 1835, died 31 January 1877, wife of Baptiste There are a few other known GENDRONs buried in Randolph County, but not many. I hope that this helps........ Miss Désirée de Nantes <[email protected]>

I made a quick trip (in the rain) to Kaskaskia Island a few days ago and found the small cemetery there. I'm researching the Gendrons from Kaskaskia, and although there were some buried in this cemetery, they were too recent for what I am trying to find. Does anyone know where an older cemetery might be located, perhaps on the Illinois side of the river before Kaskaskia was separated by the river changing course? Any help would be appreciated before I make a trip over there. I'm on the Missouri side of the river. Thanks. Lisa Gendron

Hello All, Just discovered a new piece of my puzzle and am looking for anymore information about this family: 1930 Census, Randolph County, Prarie Duc Rocher Villiage April 29, 1930 Stewart, Walter O. 50 years old, IL, OH, OH, Contractor - concrete roads " , Delphia 38 years old, IL, IL, IL (wife) " , James A. 20 years old, IL, IL, IL (son) Laborer -hwy 155 " , Arthur C. 18 years old, IL, IL, IL (son) Laborer - hwy 155 " , Lavina A. 15 years old, IL, IL, IL (daughter) " , Freida M. 14 years old, IL, IL, IL (daughter) " , William 13 years old, IL, IL, IL (son) " , Bertis M. 11 years old, IL, IL, IL (son) Vanzandt, Mabel P 19 years old, IL, IL, IL, (step-daughter) while I am interested in the whole family, my primary interest is in Delphia and Mabel. Delphia is my great grandmother. Mabel is an aunt. I was lucky enough to meet them both in 1974 when I was 12 years old. I wish I knew then what I know now, the questions I would ask!!! hahaha!! Anything appreciated, thanks much, Peg Peggy Rowe [email protected] PRI CONSULTING ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Genealogy: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~prowe/ "Illegitimi non carborundum" "Joie de Vivre" "Je Maintiendra" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SURNAMES: Aiken(s) Arbuckle Bean Bland Brown Bumpus/Bumpas Clapp/Klapp Coop Cromwell Eskkelson Esheston Elsselson Hall Heald Hemenway Hinckley Gully Hull Jones McClaskey Munden Murphy Nelson/Neilson Palmer Parsons Pedigo Rowe Shatto Somerby Stone Stuart Vanatta / Van Etten VanZandt Williams York

The following site covers old medical terms. It also has information on epidemics, poisons, medical symbols, etc. It's pretty interesting. You can even figure out what the doctor writes on your prescription. http://www.paul_smith.doctors.org.uk/ArchaicMedicalTerms.htm Thanks to Cheryl of Marion County for this link. David McKELVEY [email protected] Free Pages on McKELVY/McKELVEY http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~allmckelveys/Index.htm County Coordinator for: RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilrandol List Manager for: [email protected] Randolph County Genealogical Society visit: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilrcgs/

Does this book have names and information about families located there when Pulaski County was in Randolph County? The price is $58.50 plus $5.00 shipping. Thank You, Nancy Bush Grand Chain, Illinois

A note was written to me (at the end) about a brown book entitled A History of Chester, Illinois 1829-1979, which is listed for sale on e-bay. For goodness sake, don't buy it there at $49.95. RCGS has it for sale for $15.00 with a $5.00 shipping,handling charge. They are new and beautiful. Several boxes of them were found in storage. They were done for the 150th anniversary of Chester and they are very well done by a professional printer. CONTENTS: 1. Chester -- The City 5 2. Landmarks -- Homes-- Old Businesses 19 3. Feature Stories--Chesterites--Mississippi River 53 4. Churches--Education 107 5. Family Histories 131 6. Clubs--Organizations 243 7. Professional Offices--Business Highlights 263 8. Photo Album 319 9. Index 329 The book is wonderful and is worth much more at today's prices, but we are still charging the 1979 price that was set on the book when it was printed. Just a few of the biographies in this book are: Dr. Albert E. Fritze; James Gilbreath; Francis (Frank J.) Gollon, Sr.; Ray Grah; Kenneth D. Henson; George Hupfer; John Kennedy; William Leming; Stanley A. Macieiski; McClure-Clendenin; Donald McGee; Adolphus "Dock" Mifflin; Terry Moore; Paul W. Powley; Frederick Rowold; Anna Elizabeth Schrader; James A. Smith; Henry Stoever; Andrew Surman; Taggart-Harmon; Roy Tindall; Frank Wingerter; and Rudolph Zang. Don't miss the boat on this one. The pictures alone are worth the price. Velda Wittenbrink Moore Randolph County Genealogical Society visit: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilrcgs/ -----Original Message----- Velda I came across a book for sale through an on-line bookseller. The title doesn't appear on the Society's book list and I wondered if you knew anything about it or would recommend it. "Chester, Illinois, One Hundred Fifty Years of Rich Heritage 1820-1979", Mrs. Eileen Gordon and Mrs. Frances McDonald, Taylor Publishing, Dallas TX. It is described as being in excellent condition, with contents including landmarks, homes, old businesses, feature stories, Chesterites, MS River, churches, family histories, etc. Price is $49.99. Thanks for any info Mary Park Velda Wittenbrink Moore Randolph County Genealogical Society visit: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilrcgs/

Because this name is found in our Randolph County, Illinois, I am asking you to look for any Coiles, Coyles, Coils or any other pertinent spelling to answer this request. This is from the Rootsweb newsletter. COIL-KILE-KYLE SURNAME DNA PROJECT. Currently conducting a DNA study for the Coil-Kile-Kyle-Coyle-Coile surname to locate missing branches of our common ancestor. Known locations are Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky and Texas. Looking for German, Ireland, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Maryland COILS, COYLES, COILES and KEELYS to compare DNA. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~firebird/dna_intro.htm Velda Wittenbrink Moore Randolph County Genealogical Society visit: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilrcgs/

The Statewide Pre 1916 Death Index is now online. Unfortunately, very few counties are done. To see what is available go to: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/deathlst.html Keep in mind that this is a volunteer effort and it is going to take some time to get it all done. Also, death certificates are erratic before 1916. Some people got them and some didn't. There doesn't seem to be any logic to who did and who didn't. David McKELVEY [email protected] Free Pages on McKELVY/McKELVEY http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~allmckelveys/Index.htm County Coordinator for: RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilrandol List Manager for: [email protected] Randolph County Genealogical Society visit: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilrcgs/