Hi, I'm new to your chat room, and thought I'd pop in to check it out since I have some ancestors that were born in Stephenson County. I was there for about 15 minutes prior to 8 p.m., and am still there at the time of this writing however I don't see anybody else there. Am I in the right place? I went to your site according to your message, clicked on chat, entered my name and profile, and .... Is there something different that I should be doing? Kerry Boehm ----- Original Message ----- From: lou cook <cook.lou@worldnet.att.net> To: <ILSTEPHE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 4:16 PM Subject: [ILSTEPHE] genealogy chat for NorthWestern IL on Thursday > there will be chat for northwestern Illinois on Thursday night at 8:00pm. I > may be late, a friend's grandma died and I must go to the visitation, but > there will still be others in the chat room so come on in and if you cannot > make it until later, come in then. Lou Cook www.freeportillinois.com > > > ============================== > The RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > 12.8 million individuals and counting. > http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ >

there will be chat for northwestern Illinois on Thursday night at 8:00pm. I may be late, a friend's grandma died and I must go to the visitation, but there will still be others in the chat room so come on in and if you cannot make it until later, come in then. Lou Cook www.freeportillinois.com

Can you believe this???? Roger Cramer - Elvis Presley and Jimmy Carter Are Related Elvis Presley would have turned 65 this weekend. Many radio stations are paying tribute to "the King" and I have seen all sorts of articles about him in print this week, too.In one note of interest, the RootsWeb Review (http://www.rootsweb.com) points out that "the King" was related to a president. It seems that Elvis Presley and former President Jimmy Carter share a 17th-century German ancestor who might make them sixth cousins once removed.

Hi, I saw this message on the IL list and wanted everyone to know about it. Roger Cramer Peoria, AZ The Illinois State Historical Library will send you a free copy of "Newspapers in the Illinois State Historical Library" which lists the newspapers, locations and dates they have available on microfilm thru inter-library loan. Some counties have newspapers dating back to the early 1800's. For more information see their web site at: <A HREF="http://www.library.uiuc.edu/techserv/inp/main.htm">Illinois Newspaper Project Main</A> There are also a few old IL newspaper extracts/abstracts online at: <A HREF="http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~newspapr/">Newspaper Abstracts Home Page</A> Newspapers can lead you to valuable genealogical information but you will need to keep in mind that they are considered a secondary source of information as they are not always accurate in their storytelling. And of course unless you have an approximate date of a mention of your ancestor it can be a very tiring task.

Looking for anyone with knowledge of the EMERY, HOFMEISTER, YOUMAN, AND AUGUST families from Stephenson Co. Roger Cramer Peoria, AZ

Have been searching in vain for any info on BOEHM from Millstadt, St. Clair, IL. They appeared in the 1860 Census of Millstadt, but I have yet to find any information as to when they arrived, where they came from, or any other info on them. Rumor has it that they were originally from Bavaria, but have no proof. Here is the info I have: BOHM (BOEHM), Andreas Johann, b. 14 NOV 1821, d. 31 AUG 1889 Marriage DIEDRICH, Friedricka Justine, b. 21 DEC 1826, d. 22 JUN 1893 Children Andreas Friedrich Christof, b. 1857, d. 1916 Augustus, b. 27 FEB 1848, d. 22 APR 1893 Friedrich, b. 1853, d. ? Ludwig Christoph, b. 1855, d. 1914 Elizabeth Katherin Friedricka, b. 1860, d. ? Amalia Carolina Maria, b. 1862, d. 1864 Louisa Katharina, b. 1864, d. ? Anna Barbara Henriette, b. 1867, d. ? Ferdinand Phillip (adopted), b. 1870, d. ? BOEHM, Andreas Friedrich Christoph, b. 1857, d. 1916 Marriage (1) TEGTMEIER, Louisa, b. 16 SEPT 1860, d. 30 MAY 1895 Children Andreas Karl, b. 25 JAN 1897, d. 7 MAR 1897 Friedericka Johanna, b. 23 JUL 1881, d. ? Friedrich Walter Georg, b. 21 APR 1888, d. ? Roland Friedrich, b. 29 MAR 1895, d. 25 AUG 1895 Marriage (2) KILLIAN, Karoline Louise Barbara, b. 29 AUG 1876, d. 5 APR 1953 Children Andrew W., III, b. 4 SEPT 1896, d. 21 NOV 1960 Hugo Heinrich Sr., b. 5 JUL 1898, d. ? Eugene Philip, b. 2 JUL 1901, d. 19 SEPT 1994 Milton Albert, b. 22 MAR 1904, d. 29 JAN 1985 Roland G., b. 28 APR 1906, d. ? Cornelia Louise, b. 28 NOV 1908, d. ? Oliver, b. 8 JAN 1910, d. 10 JAN 1981 BOEHM, Andrew, W., III, b. 4 SEPT 1896, d. 21 NOV 1960 Marriage (1) ELLIS, Maria Louise Auguste, b. 30 OCT 1896, d. 2 JAN 1984, daughter of ELLIS, William Henry, and FISCHER, Auguste Maria Children Dorothy (living) Andrew E., b. 26 AUG 1920, d. 29 JUL 1994 Harold Raymond (living) Oliver Friedrich (living) Marriage (2) KOEHLER, Elenora, b. 24 JUL 1907, d. 1 DEC 1986 Children William (living) Kerry R. Boehm

Hi Mary, I can't remember if I replied to this e-mail already. I'd love all info you have, do you have a GEDCOM or hard copies of info? I'll be happy to share what I have if you're interested. Thanks! 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!

Hi all, I'm sending this to several lists because the lines are intertwined. I haven't been able to get back very far with the Fraziers, so the ones below are from the Freeport, IL (Stephenson Co.) area. All resided in Stephenson and Lee Counties (Dixon), Illinois. Numbers beside each name are generation numbers. I'm willing to share info and sincerely appreciate any help. The Lorraine Frazier/Robert Harman line is mine but I'd love info on anybody here. Thanks! Theresa Rockford, IL 1 Emory Frazier b.1862 d.07 Mar 1895 Louise Isenberg b.05 Sep 1861 m.18 Dec 1883 d. Apr 1932 2 Morton Harrison Frazier b.21 Dec 1888 d.14 Nov 1965 Elsie Mae Lingren b.1892 m.ABT Sep 1911 d.1969 3 Helen Louise Frazier b.18 Sep 1918 d.16 Jun 1971 Henry + Hannaman b.15 May 1914 m. May 1942 d. 1974 4 Larry Frazier Hannaman b.1946 Karen Deanna Denise b.1944 m.1963 4 Terry Lee Hannaman b.1946 Dorothy Stowe m.1967 2 Emory Raymond "Ham" Frazier b.14 Aug 1893 d. Sep 1944 Mayme C. Clark b.16 Sep 1894 m.03 Jul 1913 d. Aug 1977 3 Son 2 Frazier 3 Annabelle Frazier b.14 Nov 1913 d.14 Nov 1913 3 Lorraine Louise Frazier b.19 Nov 1916 d.16 Dec 1998 Robert Harman b.17 Nov 1910 m.25 May 1936 d. 1983 4 Robert Neil (Harman) Curlee b. 1938 4 Carolyn (Harman) Curlee b. 1943 Joseph Curlee b.24 Dec 1914 m.22 Jun 1946 d. 1991 4 Anita Josette Curlee b. 1947 Kenneth Springer b.08 Jan 1944 Richard Pettenger m.07 Jun 1986 4 Nancy Ann Curlee b.09 Feb 1949 Larry Thayer b.Apr 1944 m.Jun 1964 5 Lorraine Kay Thayer b.25 Feb 1965

Hi, Can anyone help me with this family? Roger Cramer Peoria, AZ I am looking for a Leah Anna Matter b. 05/22/1844 d. 06/23/1944 that married an Albert Stephen Toole b. 12/24/1863 d. 02/13/1907 in Dauphin Co. They were married 12/24/1863 in Dakota, Stephenson County, Illinois. Leah gave birth to a daughter there named Estella. Any history on these individuals (Toole's or Matter's) or there parents would be greatly appreciated.

Hi, just wanted to let you know that there are Dahl's that lived in Pecatonica, Illinois. This is in Winnebago county but some of them still live there. Pecatonica is close to the Stephenson county line, but I'm not sure how far Waddam's Grove is from it. Hope that this helps. Lori BOOMER-RAPEAN-ANDERSON-WINEGAR-FRITZ-CROWLEY-WEATHERHEAD-RITCHIE-DILLSAVER-C LEAVELAND-FOULKES-MORGAN-WINN-LENTZ-MELDORF-LAABS-CAMPBELL

Hi Everyone, I'm new to your list, and I'm searching for my DUNN ancestors in Lena. Joseph James and Elizabeth (Barber) DUNN had 6 children: James, John, Jane, DeWitt, Harriett and Sarah. Joseph and Elizabeth moved from Pennsylvania to Stephenson Co. in 1834. Their son, John (b. 1832), my great-grandfather, married Priscilla Drane, and they had 3 children: Emma, James and Lillie, my grandmother. I know Lillie grew up in Lena. DeWitt's son, John C. Dunn, was president of the Citizens' State Bank in Lena until his death in 1962. His daughter, Helene, was a music teacher in the Lena school system. Helene's cousin, Mary DUNN, taught history and social studies in Lena until her retirement in 1953. Mary also served as treasurer of the cemetery board, president of the women's club, and as a member of the public library board. I also have the obituary for my great-aunt Sarah (Dunn) SAWTELLE which says she was buried in the Lena Cemetery (b. 1834 and d. 1918). Other surnames which have ties to the DUNNs and possibly to Lena are: BABCOCK, FORD, NIXON, HOOKER, HEWITT, KAUFFMAN, VANSICKLE, HECHT, STEELE, PICKARD, HUCK, WESSELS, FOWLER, FENTON. Do any of you recognize these names? If not, can anyone direct me to a good resource in Lena? Does Lena have a historical society? Has anyone recorded the inscriptions on the grave markers in the Lena Cemetery? I'd love to find a living relative in Lena who may give me info on my ancestors. Thank you for any help, Debbie

Hi, My great-aunt, Catharina Hargens Dahl emigrated with her new husband and his family in 1865. They came from Schlichting in Holstein to Waddams Township. She died between 1870-1873. We are trying to find a death date for her. What churches were in or near this township? They were Lutherans, but they could have attended another Protestant church. Can anyone tell me what cities and towns would be near this township, so that I can find Dahl families to write regarding their family history? Maybe, one of them could tell me, when she died and where she is buried. Thank you. Karla Nurnberg __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com

genealogy chat for northern IL tonight at 8pm CST at www.freeportillinois.com/index3.htm Lou Cook

Searching for descendants of these GRIGSBY and BICKER families - 1 Catherine STULL b: 2 Aug 1829 d: 8 Nov 1881 Loran Twp, Stephenson Co, Illinois . +Benjamin H. WACHTEL b: 8 Mar 1829 m: 7 Jul 1849 Washington Co, MD d: 11 Oct 1855 Washington Co, MD .... 2 Mary Elizabeth WACHTEL b: Abt. 1851 ........ +Samuel GRIGSBY b: Nov 1849 m: 1868 .... 2 RoseAnne WACHTEL b: Oct 1855 ........ +Henry BICKER b: Jun 1855 ........... 3 Art BICKER b: Jul 1878 ........... 3 Emma BICKER b: Mar 1881 ........... 3 Della BICKER b: Mar 1886 *2nd Husband of Catherine STULL: . +George PENTICOFF, Jr. b: 12 Nov 1827 m: 21 Feb 1859 Stephenson Co, Illinois d: 28 Aug 1910 Loran Twp, Stephenson Co, Illinois r: Came w/parents to Stephenson Co, IL .... 2 Amos Frankliln PENTICOFF b: 16 Sep 1861 .... 2 Charles A. PENTICOFF b: 31 Aug 1866 .... 2 Savina PENTICOFF b: 1864 - Dorinda Shepley in MD DorindaMd@aol.com <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/midmdroots/frederick/index.htm">Old Frederick County Web Site</A> http://members.aol.com/midmdroots/frederick/index.htm Researching - CROUSE CUSHING DOLL ETZLER / ETSLER FLEAGLE / FLEGLE / FLUGEL FORTNEY HERSHPERGER KOONTZ / KUNTZ KRAUSS / KROUSE LAUFFER LIZIER RUNNER SHEPLEY STARNER SUMMERS (German in MD) WACHTEL WAGGONNER WARNER WINTER(S) (PA & MD in 1700's, German) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

sorry I forgot last night. The holidays have thrown me off. Guess I will have to fall back on being adult ADD as an excuse. Hope to "see" you all next Thurs at 8pm CST. Lou www.freeportillinois.com/index3.htm

Oops, I forgot to remind everyone last night, but there is genealogy chat tonight at 8pm. Just go to the URL below and click on "a little chat" It loads in slow, but when it does, put in your name and in profile put in your surnames. Click on the Chat button and you will be in. Lou Cook -- http://www.freeportillinois.com/index3.htm

Hello all, Sorry to bother you. Go ahead and hit your delete keys now, I am just sending out a test message. Julie -- List moderator , Stephenson Co., IL mailto:ILSTEPHE-L@rootsweb.com Stephenson Co. ILGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilstephe

Hello fellow listers; Walter MILLER died Stephenson Co, IL, 14 Jan 1865. He is buried in Eleroy Cemetery. If the Lena Star Newspaper (or some other from this area) was operating then, could someone check if there is an obit or death notice of any kind around this time? Thanks very much, Ida B. Wiese Minnesota

I must apologise for not joining you all for chat last evening. My computer was acting up. It finally let me on long enough to see a bunch of you were there, but I then got another error message. Finally figured out the problem, only too late, you were all gone. "See" you next Thurs. Lou www.freeportillinois.com/index3.htm

>I live in Hawaii, what time would that be here? > > It would be 7 Arizona time, 6 California time. I'm not sure how many hours behind us your are, but I'll make a wild guess that it'd be 4 your time. I can tell you that it starts in about 1/2 hour from now. I'm off for the Christmas H.S. Band concert. Julie -- List moderator , Stephenson Co., IL mailto:ILSTEPHE-L@rootsweb.com Stephenson Co. ILGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilstephe