I apologize profusely, I was in a hurry and forgot URL: www.freeportillinois.com/index3.htm Lou

I live in Hawaii, what time would that be here?

There is a link on the County page........here is a shortcut: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilstephe/chat.html> >How do I find the chat room? > >Julie Wirgau wrote: > > > >From: "Lou Cook" <cook.lou@worldnet.att.net> > > >Subject: genealogy chat > > >Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 23:37:16 -0600 > > >X-Priority: 3 > > > > > >don't forget genealogy chat on Thurs. night at 8pm CST time > > -- List moderator , Stephenson Co., IL mailto:ILSTEPHE-L@rootsweb.com Stephenson Co. ILGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilstephe

>From: "Lou Cook" <cook.lou@worldnet.att.net> >Subject: genealogy chat >Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 23:37:16 -0600 >X-Priority: 3 > >don't forget genealogy chat on Thurs. night at 8pm CST time

How do I find the chat room? Julie Wirgau wrote: > >From: "Lou Cook" <cook.lou@worldnet.att.net> > >Subject: genealogy chat > >Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 23:37:16 -0600 > >X-Priority: 3 > > > >don't forget genealogy chat on Thurs. night at 8pm CST time > > ============================== > Free Web space. ANY amount. ANY subject. > RootsWeb's Freepages put you in touch with millions. > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/acctform.cgi

The Stephenson County Genealogical Society is pleased to announce the reprinting of "Illustrated Freeport". Originally printed in 1896 by Journal Printing Company. This book contains numerous chapters to name a few: FREEPORTS EARLY HISTORY, FREEPORTS FIRE DEPARTMENT, OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE CHURCHES OF FREEPORT, THE EARLY BAR OF FREEPORT, THE MEDICAL PROFESSION OF FREEPORT, OUR MANUFACTURING INTERESTS, THE NEWPAPERS OF FREEPORT. This 184 page book will be faithfully reproduced on archival paper and hardbound. New every name index has beeen compiled by members of SCGS. Pre-Publication price is: $39.50+ $4.00 postage and handling. This pre-publication offer expires December 31, 1999. Price after publication: $45.00 + $4.00 postage and handling. Delivery is expected by March 1,2000. Make checks payable to: Stephenson Co. Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 514, Freeport, IL 61032. Be sure to include your name and address.

MEMORIALS MAY BE SENT TO HER HUSBAND, ROBERT STAKE, 225 N FOLEY, FREEPORT, IL 61032. I UNDERSTAND SEVERAL OF THE MEMBERS MADE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE STEPHENSON COUNTY GENEALOGY SOCIETY AS A MEMORIAL TO DORIS WITH A CARD TO BOB. <<< "Karl E. Moyer" <kmoyer@marauder.millersv.edu> 12/ 8 10:43a >>> Can anyone suggest an appropriate address for donations to the society in her memory? Karl E. Moyer Lancaster PA On Sat, 4 Dec 1999, Julie Wirgau wrote: > >From: Joe Ginger > > > Doris Stake - 20 July 1935 - 6 Nov 1999 > > After a brief illness, Doris Stake died suddenly, of a heart attack. She > was 64. Doris served as president of the Stephenson County Genealogical > Society for six years, 1992-1998. She was very involved in > every facet of the society. She will be greatly missed. > > > ============================== > Discover your ancestors and trace your family tree today at Ancestry.com. > You are invited to search our massive collection containing over 500 million > records, in over 1800 databases. Visit > http://ads04.focalink.com/SmartBanner/page?16226.4 > > ============================== Free Web space. ANY amount. ANY subject. RootsWeb's Freepages put you in touch with millions. http://cgi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/acctform.cgi

Could someone tell me is Doris and Bob Stake have a daughter named Diane - she was a good friend from school, I've lost contact with her - If anyone has info I'd appreciate it. Rita

Can anyone suggest an appropriate address for donations to the society in her memory? Karl E. Moyer Lancaster PA On Sat, 4 Dec 1999, Julie Wirgau wrote: > >From: Joe Ginger > > > Doris Stake - 20 July 1935 - 6 Nov 1999 > > After a brief illness, Doris Stake died suddenly, of a heart attack. She > was 64. Doris served as president of the Stephenson County Genealogical > Society for six years, 1992-1998. She was very involved in > every facet of the society. She will be greatly missed. > > > ============================== > Discover your ancestors and trace your family tree today at Ancestry.com. > You are invited to search our massive collection containing over 500 million > records, in over 1800 databases. Visit > http://ads04.focalink.com/SmartBanner/page?16226.4 > >

> Doris Stake - 20 July 1935 - 6 Nov 1999 > > After a brief illness, Doris Stake died suddenly, of a heart attack. She > was 64. Doris served as president of the Stephenson County Genealogical > Society for six years, 1992-1998. She was very involved in > every facet of the society. She will be greatly missed. I cannot adequately convey my gratitude to the late Doris Stake for abundant help in my research in Moyers of Stephenson Co. I first "met" her via her service as corresponding secretary of the genelaogical society, and she was marvelous in her long-distance help. Finally came the day in 1990 when I spent several days in Freeport, among them lots of time in the library with her expert assistance, and I have many print-outs from old newspapers she identified for me. She also referred me to other libraries of value to my research. She helped me unsnag a peculiar problem: author Henry Meyer (_Genelaogy of the Meyer Family_, 1890) refers to Samuel and Elizabeth (Behler) Moyer of Ridott--he established the Ridott Cemetery out of a corner of his farm as the burial place for his wife in 1867, the first burial there--as having, among 16 others (!!), a son Leno, married to Amanda Loveland. But Henry had it wrong: Samuel had a *daughter* Lena, married to Romando Loveland, son of a Loveland who operated a lumber business along the railroad tracks at Ridott. Romando Loveland later operated a laundry business in Freeport, and when Samuel died much alter in Kansas, his body was brought back to Freeport and his local funeral conducted at the Loveland house in Freeport, with burial on an early January 1894 day at Ridott. Descendents of this Loveland family remain in Freeport to this day. It was DORIS who helped unsnag this mystery of Lena who, in Henry Meyer's book, underwent a "sex change" to *Leno*!!! My research in Stepehnson Co. is far from finished, and I hope to spend a week or more some day soon there. Among Samuel Moyer's children who remained there: Philip Carmony Moyer (Orangeville), who had 12 children of his own; Mary, m. to Samuel Gross of Orangeville (who had 7 daughters); William Moyer of Orangeville, and others. Many of Samuel's children went to Kansas in the early 1870's, leaving one or two of their early children buried next to Grandpa Moyer at Ridott. One of his daughters married Jonn Thomas Askey, who grew up on the farm adjoining Samuel's farm to the east. (The Askey family burial ground behind a former church or school on the north side of old Highway 20 needed some tender loving care as of my last visit there some years ago. That Askey family came from Centre Co PA, as did Samuel. John Thomas Askey & MOyer bride moved to Red Oak IA.) My Stephenson Co research will some day account for hundreds of Stephenson Co citizens, many still living. Doris Stake helped me to find so many of them!! May she rest in peace. Cordially, Dr. Karl E. Moyer Lancaster PA

I am sorry to hear of the death of Doris Stake. Our condolences to her family and to the Society. Three years ago we were in Stephenson County visiting friends and tracing my dad's family. After spending an afternoon in a fruitless search for my grandparents grave in the Yellow Creek Cemetery near Kent, we went back to Freeport and were told at the library that the History Room was closed but that a volunteer was available on call. Because our time was so short, we asked for the volunteer, and Doris responded. She introduced herself, not as the President of the Society, but as a volunteer. She had dropped whatever it was that she was doing and in a very short time came to the library to help strangers. We soon had the information we needed, and with it we found the gravesite. That part of our trip was a success because of her generosity in sharing time and knowledge. I am sure that others have similar stories about Doris. She will surely be missed. Sincerely, John

>From: Joe Ginger Doris Stake - 20 July 1935 - 6 Nov 1999 After a brief illness, Doris Stake died suddenly, of a heart attack. She was 64. Doris served as president of the Stephenson County Genealogical Society for six years, 1992-1998. She was very involved in every facet of the society. She will be greatly missed.

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Hello Ida; No answers, only more questions! I have a Cinderella Miller Hart m. my GGrandfather Thomas in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL. She had a brother Henry W. Miller. There was also a Israel Miller from Oneco, North of Freeport. All were in the 46th IL. Infantry in the Civil War.They may not be related, but thought it might be something to look into. Also, do you have any Wiese ancestors who located in Benton Co. Ia.? Probably near Mt. Auburn. Good luck!----Ron

Hello list members; I have several questions, and any answer to any one of them would be very helpful. Thank you. Is there anyone who could check if there is any probate record for Walter MILLER, died 14 Jan 1865, Stephenson Co, buried Eleroy Cemetery. He lived in Erie. What ME church would have been in that area? Is there an index to the Lena Star newspaper to find if there is an obit? Is there a death record for Nancy REYNOLDS, wife of John (Jonathan) REYNOLDS? I have no date, just hoping only one Nancy per John (Jonathan). Trying to establish if she was a dau or sister of the above Walter MILLER. Is there a county history that has biographical sketches? Both Walter MILLER and John (Jonathan) REYNOLDS were in Stephenson Co cir 1855, so feel they might be in early settlers notices. Thanks to anyone who can help me. Ida B. WIESE

As a follow up to Roger Cramer's e mail on Higginson Book Company and the reprint of the 1880 History of Stephenson County. This is a quality hard cover reprint book, but it DOES NOT have the new all names index. As a result, like the original, it is not particularly easy to search for a specific surname, unless they are the subject of a biographical sketch. Ward Ryan

Hi, I just received a new catalog from Higginson Book Co. and they have a reprinted copy of the "History of Stephenson Co." available for sale. This book contains a history of the county, its cities, and towns, etc. with biographies. 786 pages. Originally published in 1880. Price $79.00 You can e-mail Higginson at: higginsn@cove.com. They will send out genealogy catalogs at no charge. **Note the spelling in the e-mail address.** Roger Cramer Peoria, AZ

Gary, Billie Jo, Susan and Gene; Thanks for the look up.I suspected that her stone might be missing.I had a partial listing, but thought she might have just been overlooked. I guess I'll have do some leg work in Stephenson Co. Thanks again for your help!----Ron

Could someone with cemetary books do a look up for me? Elizabeth Hart should be buried next to her Husband, James Hart, in HART CEMETARY, just outside of Freeport. I need the dates of her birth and death. Thanks a bunch!!------Ron

Tim McCord Your Walter Cole is buried in Ridott Cemetery. Dates: Walter F. b. Sept. 23, 1882 - d. July 13 1919. Next to him is buried his wife Evleyn L. d. 26 Nov. 1889 Age 44 y 4m 10 d TMccord450@aol.com wrote: > Seeking information about Walter Grace COLE born 11 Jan 1844 in Ridott, > Stephenson County, Illinois, died probably in Ridott, Stephenson County, > Illinois, married Evelyn L. WETMORE 13 Jan 1864 in Ridott, Stephenson County, > Illinois, she was born 16 Jul 1844 in New York, died 26 Nov 1889 in Ridott, > Stephenson County, Illinois. Walter Grace Cole's parents were James > Esterbrooks COLE & Sophronia (JUDD) COLE. Any information appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Tim McCord > > ============================== > Free Web space. ANY amount. ANY subject. > RootsWeb's Freepages put you in touch with millions. > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/acctform.cgi