Below is a family line from Stephenson Co. This is a combination of my own research and that received from others. I offer this as help to anyone that may be researching this area. I cannot guarantee the accuracy for some of the data. If you are able to add more, I would appreciate receiving it. For more information on other family lines that I have in my database, please visit my web site: <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/RogerCubs/index.html">Roger & Sue Cramer's Genealogy Site</A> Roger Cramer Peoria, AZ Descendants of George Bolender 1 George BOLENDER .. +Catherine HASSINGER . 2 Frederick BOLENDER b: December 29, 1814 in Middleburg, Centre Twp. now Franklin Twp., Snyder Co., PA d: November 25, 1885 in Dakota, Stephenson Co., IL Age at death: 70 ..... +Hannah RITZMAN m: Abt. 1836 in Union Co., PA d: March 1852 in Buckeye Twp., Stephenson Co., IL Age at death: ? Father: Johannes Ritzman Mother: Catharine Strauss ..... 3 Harriet BOLENDER b: 1837 d: 1922 Age at death: 85 est. Burial: Dakota, Stephenson Co., IL ......... +Israel FRY ..... 3 George W. BOLENDER b: 1839 Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL ......... +MARGARET ..... 3 Hannah C. BOLENDER b: 1852 d: 1945 Age at death: 93 est. ......... +John H. KUNKLE b: 1855 d: 1921 Age at death: 66 est. . *2nd Wife of Frederick BOLENDER: ..... +Caroline EMMERT m: Aft. 1852 d: 1878 Age at death: ? ..... 3 Mary Jane BOLENDER b: 1853 ..... 3 Addie BOLENDER b: 1856 ..... 3 Wilson BOLENDER b: 1867 . *3rd Wife of Frederick BOLENDER: ..... +Diana BOGAR m: Aft. 1878

Morning listers, I am looking for descendants of Dr. David S. Stiver, a dentist in Chicago who passed away in 1913 and was buried in Lena. David had come to Lena in 1885 and was in high school there for a year. At the time of his death, three brothers were in the Stephenson area, Dr. W. B. Stiver, Dr. R. J. Stiver, and Perry O. Stiver who was, or had been, an owner of the Bulletin, a Freeport newspaper of the 1880's-90's, etc. Another brother, Dr. Thos. Jefferson Stiver, of Lena, also passed away in 1913. I am not related but own a school book that belonged to David when he was at home in Potter Mills, Centre County, PA. in 1870. With several branches of the Stiver family between Lena, Freeport, and Rock Grove at one time, I am hopeful that descendants remain or information about descendants is available in the Stephenson County area. Thanks for any help. John

Roger, I am not familiar with the family you mentioned. However, a cousin of my husband's is buried in Gund Cemetery in Stephenson County. Here is the information on her headstone: Clara Burckhardt wife of John A. Wohlford 22 January 1882 16 October 1903 Susan Van Kirk Obeyeron@kc.rmi.net ---------- From: RogerCubs@aol.com To: ILSTEPHE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ILSTEPHE] WOHLFORTH Date: Monday, September 11, 2000 7:28 PM Any one familiar with this family? Roger Cramer Peoria, AZ Descendants of John George Wohlforth 1 John George WOHLFORTH b: Abt. 1809 in (Moved to Stephenson Co., IL) . 2 Jonathan WOHLFORTH b: 1834 in (Moved to MO) ..... 3 George C. WOHLFORTH b: 1863 ......... 4 Claude WOHLFORTH b: 1888 ............. 5 Jon WOHLFORD ==== ILSTEPHE Mailing List ==== Due to other responsibilities, I need to give up "Stephenson County ILGenWeb". If you would be interested in adopting this web site, please contact mailto:RichPump@wf.net Richard Howland (Northern Regional Coordinator). ============================== Search ALL of RootsWeb's mailing lists in real time. RootsWeb's Personalized Mailing Lists: http://pml.rootsweb.com/

Any one familiar with this family? Roger Cramer Peoria, AZ Descendants of John George Wohlforth 1 John George WOHLFORTH b: Abt. 1809 in (Moved to Stephenson Co., IL) . 2 Jonathan WOHLFORTH b: 1834 in (Moved to MO) ..... 3 George C. WOHLFORTH b: 1863 ......... 4 Claude WOHLFORTH b: 1888 ............. 5 Jon WOHLFORD

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Once again I have discovered some more obituaries that might be of some interest to someone on the list. These were in the second album loaned to me. If you are interested in having me scan and email me any of the obits for the people listed please email me at csds@lsol.net Mrs. William Harter Mrs. Frank Anderson Mrs. George Anderson Mrs August Lyon Paul F. Anderson Anton Balles Boyton Builta marriage

Julie I just wrote the Rockford M. S. and here is the letter I wrote...I will let you know the response I get. sue Dear Sir/Madam, My name is Sue Schlosser and I reside in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. I am an avid genealogist with all my family ties going back to Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois. The reason I am writing you is that recently I was loaned an album of family obituaries and news articles relating to my family. In that album there was a front page clipped that brought great interest to me and others who are researching the Stephenson County area. The front page headline says,"44 Freeport Selectees Leave for Induction Center," and it is dated Wednesday 30 April 1941. It has a photo of the 44 men who are leaving for the Army induction center in Chicago and identifies all of them. As a member of the Stephenson County website for genealogy which you can find at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilstephe/toc.html I am writing to ask permission to post the article on the site. I understand there is a copyright law protecting the publication of such news articles unless I have the permission from the originating source. Can you please advise me as to who to write in order to get permission, if it can be granted? I hope to hear from you regarding this and thank you for your time. Sincerely, Susan A. Schlosser Julie Wirgau wrote: > >While going through the books of obits etc. that my grandmother kept, I > >also came across a wonderful news article., It was on the front page of > >the Rockford Morning Star and dated Wednesday 30 April 1941. > >The title is 44 Freeport men leave for Induction Center. The photo is > >wonderful! AND everyone in the photo is identified. While I would love > >to share this with everyone and esp. anyone who might have a family > >member in it I am sure that scanning and sending it email to each person > >who would like a copy would not be the most efficient way to do this. > >Any ideas? Anywhere that I can post it on the county site? Do I need > >permission to post it online? > >Thanks for any suggestions. > > Hi Sue, > > I have no problem putting it up on the county site, but yes, we'd > need to get permission from the Rockford paper since it isn't 75 yrs > old or older. Hopefully, if we credit them with the intial works, > they won't object. > > Rockford paper - http://www.rrstar.com/ > > Copyright info - > http://www.public.asu.edu/~dkarjala/publicdomain/SearchC-R.html > > http://www.cswnet.com/~sbooks/genealogy/copyright/copyright.htm > > ==== ILSTEPHE Mailing List ==== > Due to other responsibilities, I need to give up "Stephenson County ILGenWeb". If you would be interested in adopting this web site, please contact mailto:RichPump@wf.net Richard Howland (Northern Regional Coordinator). > > ============================== > Genealogy calendars, guestbooks and more: > Visit RootsWeb's Resource Center at > http://resources.rootsweb.com/

Am scheduled to work at the history room this morning, will check on the years and post it later. Do know that it does go at least back to the 1860's. Pat Fogel Freeport, IL pfogel@mwci.net ----- Original Message ----- From: Susan Schlosser <csds@lsol.net> To: <ILSTEPHE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2000 3:17 PM Subject: [ILSTEPHE] marriage certificates > I know that there is an index in the genealogy/history room at the > Freeport Public Library for marriages and > that the licenses are on microfilm there. Does anyone happen to know the > years that they are inclusive of? > > > ==== ILSTEPHE Mailing List ==== > Due to other responsibilities, I need to give up "Stephenson County ILGenWeb". If you would be interested in adopting this web site, please contact mailto:RichPump@wf.net Richard Howland (Northern Regional Coordinator). > > ============================== > Search ALL of RootsWeb's mailing lists in real time. > RootsWeb's Personalized Mailing Lists: > http://pml.rootsweb.com/ > >

The index is 1837-1915. State law did not require registration until 1916 so many marriages were never recorded. >>> csds@lsol.net 09/05/00 15:17 PM >>> I know that there is an index in the genealogy/history room at the Freeport Public Library for marriages and that the licenses are on microfilm there. Does anyone happen to know the years that they are inclusive of? ==== ILSTEPHE Mailing List ==== Due to other responsibilities, I need to give up "Stephenson County ILGenWeb". If you would be interested in adopting this web site, please contact mailto:RichPump@wf.net Richard Howland (Northern Regional Coordinator). ============================== Search ALL of RootsWeb's mailing lists in real time. RootsWeb's Personalized Mailing Lists: http://pml.rootsweb.com/

Is the SCGS still functioning, or have they just abandoned their online page? It appears that it has not been updated for about a year, possibly more. Regards, John

>*snip* >I am advised that I can not post the >photo on the county site because of copyright laws. I think you misunderstood me, I have no problems putting the picture on the site. We would have to have written approval from the newspaper before doing so though. *snip* Julie -- -- List moderator , Stephenson Co., IL mailto:ILSTEPHE-L@rootsweb.com Stephenson Co. ILGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilstephe

>Is the SCGS still functioning, or have they just abandoned their online >page? It appears that it has not been updated for about a year, possibly >more. > >Regards, John No, their online site has not been abandoned. I last uploaded to it on December 4th. It was originated in June of '99 (1 year and 2 months ago) and as had 2 updates, with one sorely waiting. I initially put it up as a favor to give them some presence on the web. I apologize that I haven't had the time to update it. As you might be aware, the county web site is and has been up for adoption, as my life has grown too busy elsewhere. Julie > >==== ILSTEPHE Mailing List ==== > Due to other responsibilities, I need to give up "Stephenson County >ILGenWeb". If you would be interested in adopting this web site, >please contact mailto:RichPump@wf.net Richard Howland (Northern >Regional Coordinator). -- -- List moderator , Stephenson Co., IL mailto:ILSTEPHE-L@rootsweb.com Stephenson Co. ILGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilstephe

Looking for descendants of Gottlieb Fullmer...have seen it spelled Vollmer in his sister's marriage certificate.Last known, he lived in Lena area and that would be in the late 1800's.

I know that there is an index in the genealogy/history room at the Freeport Public Library for marriages and that the licenses are on microfilm there. Does anyone happen to know the years that they are inclusive of?

BAKER, Frederick b. abt 1768 (Va or on the sea?) md Elizabeth (early 1790's). lived in Green Co Ky in 1800-1815. Moved to Orange Co Indiana abt 1816. Two of his daughters married BAKER men. I have no info on any of the 3 men as to their parents or siblings.......so, I don't know if they are related or not. Had 7 children: 1) Elizabeth b. abt 1793 md abt 1816 to William BAKER b.1793 KY (no info on Wm's siblings/parents.) They moved to Stephenson Co. Illinois & were the founders of Freeport, Illinois. 2) John md Anna IRVINE 1823 in Orange Co Ind. They lived in Orange Co all their lives. 3) Mary md James R. PHIPPS/FIPPS and moved to Clay Co Indiana where they died. Their children moved to Parke Co Indiana in 1870 and then I lost them. 4) Sarah md Levi GIFFORD in 1824 Orange Co, Indiana. They died in Orange Co. 5) William md Harriet COWHERD in 1825 and lived in Orange Co Ind. He became a Baptist minister. He remarried after Harriet's death to Eliza Ellen IRVINE in 1844. 6) Margaret md Ambrose SHIPP in 1832. After he died she md in 1838 to Jefferson BAKER (No info on Jefferson who was born in Ky abt 1806. These may be different BAKER families or inter-related somehow) 7) Nancy md Allen FITZGERALD in Orange Co. Indiana. Their only known child Nancy was raised by the Gifford's.

Hi Susan: I must have missed the email regarding the Beebe obituary. I emailed you privately regarding another matter, so I am wondering if you could also include a copy of the obituary as I am also related to the Beebes. Thanks. Linda Carpenter Fry

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Hi, I didn't write to you about the Beebe obit but wonder if you are connected to this Beebe family that lived in Stephenson and Ogle Co. Roger Cramer Peoria, AZ Descendants of Allen Beebe 1 Allen BEEBE b: July 8, 1784 in VT (was the 2nd settler in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL coming in 1837) d: in (later moved to Maryland Twp., Ogle Co., IL) .. +Susan (Sophia) HARRINGTON b: Abt. 1800 in VA . 2 William L. BEEBE b: in Wayne Co., NY (came to Ogle Co., IL in 1843) ..... +Sally A. TRIPP b: 1817 ..... 3 Emeline BEEBE b: in (moved to Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL) ......... +Charles MENZIE ..... 3 Frank BEEBE b: in (moved to Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL) ..... 3 Henry BEEBE d: 1882 Age at death: ? ..... 3 Irvin BEEBE b: in (moved to Linn Co., IA) ..... 3 Kate BEEBE ......... +John REAVES ..... 3 Milton BEEBE b: in (moved to Stephenson Co., IL) ..... 3 Philip BEEBE b: in (moved to Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL) ..... 3 Robert S. BEEBE b: April 27, 1836 in Seneca Co., NY d: 1888 Age at death: 52 est. Burial: Adeline Cemetery, Adeline, Ogle Co., IL ......... +Mary C. MILLER b: August 9, 1837 in Allegheny Co., MD m: June 3, 1857 Father: Isaiah Miller Mother: Nancy Barns ......... 4 William L. BEEBE b: October 7, 1857 in IL d: 1888 Age at death: 31 est. Burial: Adeline Cemetery, Adeline, Ogle Co., IL ......... 4 Sarah L. BEEBE b: April 22, 1859 in IL ............. +Henry EYRICK b: in (lived in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL) ......... 4 Carrie E. BEEBE b: November 29, 1862 in IL d: March 2, 1936 Age at death: 73 Burial: Adeline Cemetery, Adeline, Ogle Co., IL ............. +Franklin C. TIMMER b: October 31, 1859 d: April 19, 1899 Age at death: 39 Burial: Adeline Cemetery, Adeline, Ogle Co., IL Father: Frederick Timmer Mother: Margaret Fry ............. 5 Harvey L. TIMMER b: April 20, 1896 d: April 26, 1899 Age at death: 3 Burial: Adeline Cemetery, Adeline, Ogle Co., IL ......... 4 Charles E. BEEBE b: April 12, 1866 in IL d: 1931 Age at death: 65 est. Burial: Adeline Cemetery, Adeline, Ogle Co., IL ............. +Eva C. b: 1868 d: 1951 Age at death: 83 est. Burial: Adeline Cemetery, Adeline, Ogle Co., IL ......... 4 Nancy Emma BEEBE b: October 27, 1870 in Adeline, Maryland Twp., Ogle Co., IL d: April 1929 in Adeline, Maryland Twp., Ogle Co., IL Age at death: 58 est. Burial: Adeline Cemetery, Adeline, Maryland Twp., Ogle Co., IL ............. +DAVIDSON ......... *2nd Husband of Nancy Emma BEEBE: ............. +Frederick Elias FINKBONER b: May 18, 1870 in Adeline, Maryland Twp., Ogle Co., IL m: May 6, 1897 d: January 29, 1954 in Adeline, Maryland Twp., Ogle Co., IL Age at death: 83 Burial: Adeline Cemetery, Adeline, Maryland Twp., Ogle Co., IL ............. 5 Floyd Fay FINKBONER b: December 16, 1897 in Adeline, Maryland Twp., Ogle Co., IL d: June 3, 1979 in Cedarville, Stephenson Co., IL Age at death: 81 Burial: Adeline Cemetery, Adeline, Ogle Co., IL ................. +Viola Belle NUTT b: November 16, 1901 m: May 10, 1928 d: February 3, 1972 in Adeline, Maryland Twp., Ogle Co., IL Age at death: 70 Burial: Adeline Cemetery, Adeline, Ogle Co., IL ............. 5 Violet Marie FINKBONER b: April 16, 1901 in Adeline, Maryland Twp., Ogle Co., IL d: September 6, 1987 in Adeline, Maryland Twp., Ogle Co., IL Age at death: 86 Burial: Adeline Cemetery, Adeline, Maryland Twp., Ogle Co., I,L ......... 4 Hattie May BEEBE b: June 29, 1874 ......... 4 George W. BEEBE b: March 28, 1881 in Adeline, Maryland Twp., Ogle Co., IL d: 1968 Age at death: 87 est. Burial: North Grove Christian Cemetery near Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL ............. +Mabel M. SCHRADER b: September 1881 in Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL m: March 23, 1904 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL d: 1963 Age at death: 82 est. Burial: North Grove Christian Cemetery near Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL Father: Franklin A. Schrader Mother: Lizzie Hiller

I had sent a copy of the Beebe obit to someone on this list. Could they please contact me? Thanks Sue csds@lsol.net

A few days ago I posted surnames of obits I had from my grandmother's scrap book. I was very happy to send scanned copies. I also came across a photo of 44 Freeport men who were on the way to Rockford for the induction center on 30 April 1941. I am advised that I can not post the photo on the county site because of copyright laws. To scan and send it email would be difficult as it is a huge photo I think. I am listing here the names of the people in the photo as they are identified. If you would like a personal copy of this article, I can get a copy of it and send you one snail mail. I would ask that you send me a SASE and I will make a copy and send it to you. The names are: Julian N. Zahery, Arthur Meinders, John a. Myers, George E. Lerch, Vernon d. Youtzy, Bert Woodrow Hutmacher, Clark L. Rodebaugh, Warren W. Swank, LaVerne A. Schleich, George B. Binter, James O. Koon, Wm, O. Knauff, Emil J. Tripoli, George P Johnston, Robt. F. Collatti, Eugene P. Rosemeier, Donald E. Bard, Victor L. Heimbuch, Vincent O. Deuth, Carl P. Saeger, Melvin Dixon, Robert Wagner, Earnest M. Hartfield, Melvin C. Schrader, Walter Matherson, Karl K. Schmidt, Paul F. Anderson, George M. Sabin, John H. Burns, Henry Constantine, Henry C. Donahue, Lavern D. Sliker, Rebel Pearson, Ray W. Reed, Charles E. Hornbogen, William B. Engle, Christian J. Dittmar, William H. Hillmer, Willard W. Koertner, LaVearle F. Aurand. please email me if you wish to receive a copy Sue at csds@lsol.net