Gwen Beiermeister wrote: > > I am looking for a very recent obituary. If anyone living in Freeport that gets the local paper could help me with this, I would appreciate it. I am looking for Mary Jo JENNER. She may have been using the surname HUTCHISON or WISE. She died earlier this week (about 5 Oct 1999) in Freeport. Thank you for your help. > > - Gwen Beiermeister > gwenb@ticon.net Hi Gwen, I found the obituary you were looking for. I will try and scan it into the e-mail. If you don't receive it, let me know and I'll type it, it's not very long. -Sandy (sandym@mwci.net) Mary Jo Jenner BARTLESVILLE, Okla. - Mary Jo Jenner, 52, of Bartlesville, Okla., died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999, at the home of her parents in Freeport. She was born March 30, 1947, in Freeport to Glen and Laurel (Kehler) Hutchison. After receiving her associate's degree from Butler County Community College in El Dorado, Kan., she worked for Phillips Petroleum Co. in Bartlesville. Surviving are her parents of Freeport; one daughter, Julie (Willis) Gay of Bartlesville; one son, David Wise of Rockford; one sister, Nancy Howlett of Issaquah, Wash.; one brother, Chuck Hutchison of Escondido, Calif.; and two grandchildren, Sterling and Aaron. Her grandparents died previously. Cremation rites were accorded and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial funds have been established for the Leonard C . Ferguson Cancer Center in Freeport and the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Walker Mortuary in Freeport.

Lou I am having same trouble as Rita Billie Marshfox1@aol.com wrote: > Lou, I tried the Freeport site - then "other stuff" - then thought I should > go to "genealogy" and I keep getting a Not Found - What am I doing wrong? > Rita > > ============================== > Support free genealogy on the Internet! Join RootsWeb.com today! > http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html

Gwen, Parts of the Journal Standard recently went online and the obituaries are there most days. I saw that one on Wednesday but I don't know if you can retrieve it from the archives. The address is www.journalstandard.com. Nancy -----Original Message----- From: Gwen Beiermeister <gwenb@ticon.net> To: ILSTEPHE-L@rootsweb.com <ILSTEPHE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, October 08, 1999 9:30 AM Subject: [ILSTEPHE-L] Obituary Request >I am looking for a very recent obituary. If anyone living in Freeport that gets the local paper could help me with this, I would appreciate it. I am looking for Mary Jo JENNER. She may have been using the surname HUTCHISON or WISE. She died earlier this week (about 5 Oct 1999) in Freeport. Thank you for your help. > > - Gwen Beiermeister > gwenb@ticon.net > > >============================== >Caught an error in the Social Security Death Index? >Use RootsWeb's POST-EMS to post a note about it! >http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ > >

I just heard from another genealogy group that the War of the Rebellion is on-line all 9 vol at Cornell Universities Making of America site. It contains both Union and Confederacy Records. They also have scanned in vol of other historical works both at the Cornell site and the Univ of Michigan site. I put links for them at my genealogy page at: http://www.freeportillinois.com/index3.htm (look under other stuff on the left side of the front page.) Lou

Lou, I tried the Freeport site - then "other stuff" - then thought I should go to "genealogy" and I keep getting a Not Found - What am I doing wrong? Rita

I am looking for a very recent obituary. If anyone living in Freeport that gets the local paper could help me with this, I would appreciate it. I am looking for Mary Jo JENNER. She may have been using the surname HUTCHISON or WISE. She died earlier this week (about 5 Oct 1999) in Freeport. Thank you for your help. - Gwen Beiermeister gwenb@ticon.net

You might call the Freeport Journal Standard at 815-232-1171. Sam Brown Benbrook, TX

please join me this evening and most Thursday evenings at 8:00 pm CST for genealogy chat in the chat room at www.freeportillinois.com. Lou Cook -- http://www.freeportillinois.com/index3.htm -- Researching: ROEBUCK/POOL, SC>GA>AL,WILSON/BROTHERS, TN>AL, ELLIS, MA>NC>GA, Gwin, SC>GA>AL, MONTGOMERY>IR>GA>TN>AL, Barkley,?>GA, Varner, MD>GA, Henley, Eng>MD>, McCay, NC>GA, Hindman, SC>GA, CHASTAIN/JONES, Cherokee Co., AL, COOK>Franklin Co, PA>IL, Seyllar>PA, Robertson>SC>PA, MORRIS>Bedford Co,PA>IL, McGaughy>PA, Copp>NH>IL, Campbell>NC>PA, SCHREINER/BUCK>IL

Hello everyone, I just wanted to let you know that I've updated the site over the last 2 days. We've gotten several new queries and some obits also. You'll want to check out the new "Newspapers" link. The look up page has been revamped and we've gained a new look up volunteer! :) I'm also getting ahold of some Stephenson County Civil War Rosters that I'll be adding as time permits. Cheers! Julie -- List moderator , Stephenson Co., IL mailto:ILSTEPHE-L@rootsweb.com Stephenson Co. ILGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilstephe

Continuing to research members of the Reynolds family in Stepehenson Co., particulari;ly in the vicinity of Lena. My Great-grandfather was Levi J. Reynolds, of Kent township, and his wife's name was Mary. I also note that a Jeremiah L. Reynolds also owned property in the Kent township area in the 1860's or 70's. there is a grave, lot #183, in the Lena Cemetary for that person and a daughter, Arabella. Any obituaries would be helpful. Also at one time, I thought there was a GAR marker by the grave of J.L. Reynolds. Can this be confirmed.?? There is also another Mary Reynolds without lot # in the cemetary. b. 1811 and died 1854. Any obituaries or clues? I would also like to know of any Seabury families, or Hill families into which my Great grandfathers sisters, Melvia, and Mary were married. I should welcome any information about this family as well. I have also been in contact with Mrs. Margaret Scholtz of Maple Street, Lena, who is also helping me. Glenn G. Reynolds M.D.

Sam, Thank you so much. The price IS a little steep! Thomas and Sarah Hathaway were my g-g grandparents. They and most of their children and spouses moved to Vernon County, MO in 1867. Sharon Kafer Nevada, MO >From: SBrown5329@aol.com >Reply-To: ILSTEPHE-L@rootsweb.com >To: ILSTEPHE-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [ILSTEPHE-L] Sarah Brown Hathaway >Date: Sun, 26 Sep 1999 01:52:11 EDT >MIME-Version: 1.0 >From ILSTEPHE-L-request@rootsweb.com Sat Sep 25 22:53:07 1999 >Received: from [204.212.38.30] by hotmail.com (2.1) with ESMTP id >MHotMailB9B6FFC300F8D820F3B6CCD4261E0AB20; Sat Sep 25 22:53:07 1999 >Received: (from slist@localhost)by bl-14.rootsweb.com (8.9.3/8.9.3) id >WAA04282;Sat, 25 Sep 1999 22:52:43 -0700 (PDT) >Resent-Date: Sat, 25 Sep 1999 22:52:43 -0700 (PDT) >Message-ID: <1fbf5c9c.251f0e8b@aol.com> >Old-To: ILSTEPHE-L@rootsweb.com >X-Mailer: AOL 4.0 for Windows 95 sub 26 >Resent-Message-ID: <JryWq.A.eCB.pSb73@bl-14.rootsweb.com> >Resent-From: ILSTEPHE-L@rootsweb.com >X-Mailing-List: <ILSTEPHE-L@rootsweb.com> archive/latest/958 >X-Loop: ILSTEPHE-L@rootsweb.com >Precedence: list >Resent-Sender: ILSTEPHE-L-request@rootsweb.com > >Sharon, > There is good news and bad news. Part of the good news is that I have >located a source willing to sell a copy of the book. the bad news is that >they want $150!! > >http://www.madigansbooks.com/il.html >5405. ( Stephenson) Portrait & Biographical of Stephenson County Illinois, >Chapman Brothers, Chicago, 1888, 776 pp, index, repaired hinges, aeg, water >stain to margin in early part of book, bios, portraits, $150.00 > >The other GOOD new is that there is a volunteer at the Stephenson County >Rootsweb site that volunteers to do lookups in that book. > >http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilstephe/lookup.html >"Portrait & Biographical Album of Stephenson County IL" >Contact: cactus@discover-net.net Karen Schottenbauer > >Hope that helps > >Sam Brown >Benbrook, TX > >PS There is Brief mention in the History of Stephenson County - 1970 >of >a group Pennsylvanians who arrived in Lancaster Township, Stephenson Co. in >1836. > >"... Mrs. John Brown and her family, which included her adult son John and >her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hathaway. They were soon >followed by George and Robert, brothers of Thomas. > The earliest recorded excitement in the township was that which >followed >an Indian raid upon the food supplies of the Widow Brown." SB > > >============================== >Search the Social Security Death Index online for FREE! >http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ >The most powerful SSDI search engine on the Internet! > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

I have recently come into possession of a German/English Bible, that I reason to believe has ties to Carroll and Stephenson Counties. It was published in 1852. It has a notation written in pencil, which states that it is the possession of Jacob Lohr as of 1855. Later in the book is the hand written name of Sadie M. Dieffenderfer or it could be Dieffendorfer. Moisture, mildew, extensive use and age have damaged portions of this book, but the Gothic print is still a very attractive feature of this publication. Does anyone have any thoughts as to who these people were and if they were early settlers to Northern Illinois? jmmkorn@impulsedata.net John J. Kornfeind Glendale, Arizona

Sharon, There is good news and bad news. Part of the good news is that I have located a source willing to sell a copy of the book. the bad news is that they want $150!! http://www.madigansbooks.com/il.html 5405. ( Stephenson) Portrait & Biographical of Stephenson County Illinois, Chapman Brothers, Chicago, 1888, 776 pp, index, repaired hinges, aeg, water stain to margin in early part of book, bios, portraits, $150.00 The other GOOD new is that there is a volunteer at the Stephenson County Rootsweb site that volunteers to do lookups in that book. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilstephe/lookup.html "Portrait & Biographical Album of Stephenson County IL" Contact: cactus@discover-net.net Karen Schottenbauer Hope that helps Sam Brown Benbrook, TX PS There is Brief mention in the History of Stephenson County - 1970 of a group Pennsylvanians who arrived in Lancaster Township, Stephenson Co. in 1836. "... Mrs. John Brown and her family, which included her adult son John and her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hathaway. They were soon followed by George and Robert, brothers of Thomas. The earliest recorded excitement in the township was that which followed an Indian raid upon the food supplies of the Widow Brown." SB

Does anyone have access to the "Portrait & Biog. Album, Stephenson Co., IL" by Chapman Bros., Chicago, 1888? I am looking for an article or picture on pg. 570 regarding Sarah (Brown) Hathaway's parents, John and Mary (Hurley) Brown. And is the book available for purchase? Thank you, Sharon Kafer ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Karen, Thanks for the 'catch'. I sometimes find myself starting to dial the wrong area code when I call my Mom in Freeport. Sam Brown Benbrook, TX (area code 817)

Sam, While catching up on my email, I notice the area code you listed for Gordon Engle as 817. Freeport area code is 815 and 817 is in Texas. :-) Karen, a former resident of Freeport, IL > "snip" > > The 1998/99 Freeport phone book lists a Gordon Engle at 817-233-1579 > > Sam Brown > Benbrook, TX

Hi all, I'm new to the list (3 days!). Below is my Hagedorn line. Please see if any names seem familiar. I'm willing to share any info. Will appreciate hearing from relatives! Thanks, Theresa Rockford, IL John Hagedorn Descendants 1 John Hagedorn - John died in IL. John was born in Germany Before 1845. He married Caroline Before 1861. He resided in Freeport, IL October 1862. John's children: 2 Frances Hagedorn - She married Mr. Atkins. 2 Ella Hagedorn - She married Mr. Jenkins. She resided in Chicago, IL June 1946. 2 Sophia Hagedorn - Sophia was born in Freeport, IL October 21, 1862. She married Elmer E. Clark September 18, 1883. She married Fred Randall in IL, Before 1944. She resided in Dixon, IL 1945, 608 Second Ave. Sophia died June 6, 1946 in Dixon, IL, at 83 years of age. Her body was interred June 8, 1946 in Freeport, IL, Freeport Cemetery. Sophia's children: 3 Lewis E. Clark - Lewis was born in IL June 29, 1884. Lewis died June 10, 1913 in IL, at 28 years of age. 3 Alfred Clark - Alfred was born in IL July 22, 1885. Alfred died October 6, 1901 in IL, at 16 years of age. 3 Helen Clark - Helen was born in Freeport, IL September 25, 1886. She married Ralph T. Little in Freeport, IL, December 24, 1914. She resided in Dixon, IL March 1935. She resided in Dixon, IL June 1946. She married Paul Scott in Santa Barbara, CA, May 18, 1951. Helen died June 6, 1977 in Dixon, IL, at 90 years of age. Helen's child: 4 Jack F. Little - Jack was born in Freeport, IL July 5, 1915. He married Dorothy Schmidt in Dixon, IL, September 15, 1940. He resided in Dixon, IL June 1946, 522 N. Dement Ave. Jack retired in Dixon, IL, February 17, 1976. He resided in Sterling, IL June 1977. Jack died February 18, 1988 in Sterling, IL, at 72 years of age. Jack's children: 5 John Little - He resided in Sterling, IL February 1988. 5 Jeff Little - He resided in Berrien Springs, MI February 1988. 3 Grace Anna Clark - She married William Bushman. Grace was born in Freeport, IL September 25, 1886. She married Guy Billig in Freeport, IL, June 15, 1905. She resided in Argo, Carroll, IL March 1935. She resided in Dixon, IL March 1941, 612 2nd Ave. 61021. She resided in Dixon, IL June 1946. She resided in Bridgeview, IL June 1977. Grace died January 18, 1985 in Hickory Hills, IL, at 98 years of ge. Grace's child: 4 Alfred Jerimah Billig - Alfred was born in Freeport, IL March 11, 1908. He resided in Argo, Carroll, IL November 1936, 6144 Archer Ave. Alfred died January 30, 1994 in Summit Argo, IL, at 85 years of age. Alfred's children: 5 Allen Billig 5 Kathleen Billig. Kathleen's child: 6 Don Allen 3 Mayme Carrie Clark - Mayme was born in Freeport, IL September 16, 1894. She married Emory Raymond Frazier in Rockford, IL, July 3, 1913. She resided in Dixon, IL March 1935. Mayme died August 6, 1977 in Dixon, IL, at 82 years of age. Mayme's children: 4 Son 2 Frazier 4 Annabelle Frazier - Annabelle was born November 14, 1913. Annabelle died November 14, 1913 at less than one year of age. 4 Lorraine Louise Frazier - Lorraine was born in Dixon, IL 1916. She married Robert Winston Harman in Beverly Hills, CA, May 25, 1936. Lorraine was divorced from Robert Harman 1943 or after. She married Joseph Parks Curlee in Dixon, IL, June 22, 1946. She resided in Dixon, IL February 1992. Lorraine died December 16, 1998 in Dixon, IL, at 82 years of age. Lorraine's children: 5 Robert Neil (Harman) Curlee 5 Carolyn Louise (Harman) 5 Anita Josette Curlee 5 Nancy Curlee

In a message dated 09/20/1999 21:14:49 Central Daylight Time, treseh@ix.netcom.com writes: > Hagedorn Theresa, I am also searching for information on a HAGEDORN family in Stephenson County during the same time frame. My maternal g-g-grandmother was Anna HAGEDORN, dau. of Heinrich and Mrs. Heinrich HAGEDORN. Anna was born 30 Nov 1852 and died 15 Apr 1908. Married John MEYER in Stephenson Co. 24 Nov 1872. This doesn't match any of the names you gave, but the dates are very close. Sam Brown Benbrook, TX PS The 1970 history only mentions a Lillian Hagedorn who worked for a Title Abstracting company (retired in 1964). SB

In a message dated 09/19/1999 14:59:32 Central Daylight Time, treseh@ix.netcom.com writes: > Gatliff Theresa, You're welcome. I do have the book. Unfortunately, there is no reference to Gatliff in the index. Sam Brown Benbrook, TX

That's great, I want everything! I am willing to share info too, if you or others in TX would like the Clark info I have. Are you able to e-mail a GEDCOM file? If not you could e-mail a text attachment or mail hard copies or disks to: Theresa Houck 7383 Meander Dr., #2 Rockford, IL 61107 home phone (after 6 p.m) 395-8418 Please feel free to pass my contact info to relatives in TX as well. Let me know if you want info and how you want it. I use Ultimate Family Tree software but can make GEDCOM software. I really appreciate your help, Mary. Regards, Theresa Mary Vivian wrote: > > I have information on the Warren C. Clark--Cora Yeager > and the next eight or so names, and also know of some > of the Yeager relatives in TX who have information. > Let me know what you want. > Mary Vivian > marvyv@aeroinc.net > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Theresa <treseh@ix.netcom.com> > To: <ILSTEPHE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, September 19, 1999 3:09 PM > Subject: Re: [ILSTEPHE-L] Clarks from PA, IL > > > Those names aren't familiar to me, but I've forwarded it to a Brubaker > > family member who is also researching the family, she may have more info > > than me, I only input direct line Brubakers into my software. Thanks > > for sharing! > > > > Theresa > > > > > > Sharon Kafer wrote: > > > > > > I don't have any information about the Clarks in Stephenson County but > in my > > > records for the Hathaway family I do have Reuben Brubaker who married > Mary > > > Jane Hathaway, b. abt 1838, dau. of Robert and Susanna Hathaway who were > in > > > Stephenson County, IL. > > > Sharon Kafer > > > > > > ______________________________________________________ > > > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com > > > > > > ============================== > > > Support free genealogy on the Internet! Join RootsWeb.com today! > > > > > > ============================== > > Search the Social Security Death Index online for FREE! > > http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ > > The most powerful SSDI search engine on the Internet! > > > > ============================== > Support free genealogy on the Internet! Join RootsWeb.com today!