Thanks for writing, Jessica. RAUCH is a new line that I just discovered in my family tree. My great aunt, Dema WELLS, b. abt 1856, Randolph Co., IL, married Charles RAUCH, b. abt 1847, Randolph Co., IL. They had a child, Charles Frederick RAUCH, b. Aug. 22, 1878, Kaskaskia, IL. This info was found on-line, and I believe it was from the Randolph County IL History, 1792-1879, by Carol Scott (my notes are so messy that the spelling of her name may be wrong). So, I have no documentation, but am eager for any information that you or any other RAUCH researcher may have that relates to these people. Any help is gratefully appreciated. Peggy On 1 Mar 00, at 23:52, Jessica Kreiter wrote: > Hi Peggy! > > I am also searching for RAUCH ancestors in Rock Island County. I am a > descendent of John (Johann?) RAUCH, b. 1836 in Germany. He and his > wife, Anna HORST (b. 1851, Germany) settled in Moline ca. 1872. There > were several other RAUCHs living in Moline and Davenport (IA) during > the same period. Which RAUCH are you looking for? I am interested in > all RAUCH families in the Rock Island/Scott Co. area. I'd love to > compare notes! > > Jessica Kreiter > http://www.wizard.com/~hawki/ >