I've had a pretty good response to my offer of lookups for Washington County. I've been happy to do them. Unfortunately, most of them have not yielded any results, however I have found family histories for six of you. I'm posting this note to the list rather than write six different e-mails to those six. I am going to TRY and photocopy the pages rather than attempt to type out all of the information as this would take a good bit of time at the computer because some of them are a bit lengthy. Because of physical limitations on my part, sitting at my computer for extended periods is quite uncomfortable for me. The problem is that the book is large, thick and heavy which makes photocopying difficult. It's rather hard to manipulate a book of this size on a copy machine. I've tried to do this before with books of this size and it does get to be quite a job. Each page of this book has two columns of type. For those histories that happen to fall on the outside column of the page, it's not as difficult to get a decent copy, but for those histories that fall on the inside column next to the spine, it's sometimes difficult to get a decent copy because the type is so close to the spine as the page curves inward towards the spine and you must press down on the spine of the book in order for all of the page to come in contact with the copy bed. Sometimes you can do it, sometimes not. It also tends to break down the spine. I will take the book to the place where I make my copies and see what I can do. I'll do my best for all of you, but I can't make any promises. If I can make readable copies, I'll mail them to you. If I can't make readable copies, I'll just have to type them out a few at a time. I have found family histories for the following people and this note is meant for you: 1. DWahlst248@aol.com Diane 2. DLHGLH@aol.com Deborah 3. ruthab@neto.com RuthAnn 4. agpav@midwest.net Anglea 5. mendotreas@pacific.net Julia 6. linda@milin.net Linda Please be patient with me. Both my wife and I are disabled and I have many things that take up my time. I will do my best to get them done as soon as possible because I know how anxious all of you are to see what's in the book. I have been in your place MANY times before. It is because of the mulitudes of people that have helped me in the past by doing the very same thing I'm hoping to do you that makes me want to do it for you. I wish to return the favor that has been done for me so many times in the past. Because of family needs, I don't get out much so it may be a while before I can get the information to you. If each of you want to go on and send me your snail mail addresses, I'll have them already when I get the copying done. Since I have so many things go on all the time, you might periodically remind me if you don't hear from me. I hope that my efforts will bring excitement, as well as some needed information to all of you. I know myself that in the past when I received information like this, I was always so excited. I'm still available for the time being for anyone else who desires a lookup. Best wishes to all of you, Bill Atherton

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A great link to all newspapers in the country... www.gebbieinc.com/dailyint Now we can read the obits almost everywhere! When asked how he was doing my grandfather had two responses: 1. I don't know yet; I haven't asked grandma. 2. I don't know yet; I have read the obits. Later in the day after having read the obits, he would say he wasn't in there so he must be okay. Gloria

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5g.2ADI/129.1.1 Message Board Post: Correction Marissa is in St Clair county, not Washington county. Levi

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Young, Hampton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5g.2ADI/129.1 Message Board Post: Found Grandfather in Marissa Ill washington county not Oakdale, that is where he died but his resident was Marissa. Ty Young

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LEWANDOSKI BUTTICE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5g.2ADI/44.4.1 Message Board Post: >From my earlier post, I have more information: Joseph and Bertha Lewandoski had 7 children: Joseph (jr?) Mary Ann Bertha (my great grandmother) John b. in/around 1896 Francis (sp?) b. in/around 1898 Gertrude b. in/around 1905 in Missouri (St. Louis) I believe that all of the children with the exception of Gertrude were born in Radom, IL but am stuck w/o any other information. Any help is greatly appreciated... Chris

Ruth Ann, Are you ever in luck....I was perusing my new census disk, looking for my Pollack family, and when I decided to quit, slipped down to the very end of the disk, page 1008, and lo.... A Bell 54 Farmer born TN Rebecca 47 born TN James 18 born IL Alfred 16 born IL Hiram 14 born IL Amos 10 born IL Jane 6 born IL Have a really great day. Wendy

Hope most folks will allow these to be posted since that would mean you'd have less chance of being asked for the same information twice. Any information on surnames Rosenbeck, Moenkhoff, Grossman, or Herrman? I have a feeling you won't find it in the main entries, but if it shows up within others, it would still be valuable. Thanks, Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "William "Bill" Atherton" <w.atherton@gte.net> To: <ILWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 31, 2003 3:50 AM Subject: [ILWASHIN] "Washington County, Illinois History" > Since I am new to this list and do not know its rules, I hope that this > posting will meet the guidelines of the list. If it does not, please accept > my apology. > > I have just been given a copy of "Washington County, Illinois History". The > book was copyrighted in 1980 although it was apparently written in 1979, > since this date is actually part of the title as it appears on the Title > Page. It was published by The Historical Society of Washington County, > Nashville, Illinois. It's a great book and contains lots of information. > The "Table of Contents" lists the following Chapters: > > General History > Townships and Communities > Churches > Schools > Family Histories > Memorials and Tributes > Organizations and Businesses > Picture Album > Index > > To my knowledge, I do not have any ancestors from this area, but I decided > to subscribe to this list and offer to do some lookups for those people who > might have ancestors from, and are doing research in, this area. I am > subscribed to a great many lists and therefore receive many postings from > these lists, so since I have no reason to subscribe to this one except to > offer my help, I probably will not remain subscribed for long. As soon as > I've finished helping those who need it, I will most probably unsubscribe, > so you might make your requests as soon as possible. I will however respond > to anyone who sees this post in the archives at a later date and sends me a > request. I have been helped MANY times by others who have done this same > thing for me so I would like to return the favor to them by offering to do > lookups. > > I may not even receive any requests, but for those that do happen to write > me, PLEASE give me time to answer you. I have a lot of things that take up > my time as I know all of you do, plus I have my own research to do, so I > won't have much time to spend on the lookups, so please be patient with me. > I'll do my best to help anyone who needs it. I will either answer you on > the list or off the list, whichever the Listowner prefers. I would > appreciate hearing from the Listowner as to his/her preferences in this > matter and will do as they wish. I sure don't want to cause any problems > for them. > > I do have ancestors from Illinois, but unfortunately they were in Cook > County (Chicago), which according to my map is a LONG way from Washington > County. I sure wish this book was about Cook County. > > I hope this helps someone, > Bill Atherton > > ______________________________

Does anyone have information on the Kamadulski, Oblamski or Szymanski families of Washington Co? I believe that all three families came to St. Louis and then the Nashville, Illinois area around 1880. I would be interested in exchanging info on these families. Al Smith

Hi Bill Looking for any info on William A. Penter who married Cyrena S. Pate April 16, 1843. Moved to Missouri-Greene/Franklin County 1850. 3 of their 6 children were born in Washington County. William, George and Sarah. Thanks, Susan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5g.2ADI/44.4 Message Board Post: Wow... some of these names are so similar I think it may not be coincidence. I am desperately (and quickly) trying to piece together somewhat of a family tree for medical/genetic reasons and hope that someone out there may have some info that may be of some benefit. My G-Grandmother is Bertha Rosalia Veronica (Lewandoski) Buttice (married James Buttice). She was born 6/15/1893 in Radom, IL (unsure of siblings--but family remembers name Gert) Her parents were Joseph (sp) Lewandoski b. 3/1/1866 in Warsaw, Poland and Bertha Lewandoski (Ollson) b. 8/1/1859 in Karlstatd, Sweden. Bertha Buttice (my great grandmother) had two children, Anthony and Rose. If anyone has any information, please email chrisgroninger@cox.net

Dear List, Not <~~Barb that is expert W.C. polish genealogy. It's Janet!!! Kudo's! Michele, I shared with you things I learned from Janet and things I found in records at St. Michaels pertaining to mutual ancestors from W.C. Any credit given belongs to Janet and her generousity and knowledge. Thank you Janet. __________________________________________________________________ The NEW Netscape 7.0 browser is now available. Upgrade now! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/

Many many thanks to William (Bill) Atherton for offering to do some "lookups" for us. I don't have any Washington Co. books, so might ask him to do one for me. So far in my line I have only been able to go back to about 1804 when it was St. Clair Co. Thanks again William, Robert Middleton Robert J. Middleton Box 1114 Ladysmith, Vancouver Island BC Canada V9G 1A8 (250) 245-5643 email mid@telus.net Washington County IL ILGenWeb Co-ordinator Washington County IL Mail List Washington County IL Web Page http://www3.telus.net/mid/northam.htm

Hi, Bill Thank you so very much for your kind offer to do lookups. I have just recently begun to research my family branch that migrated from Washington County, IL to Texas, so I don't have much info to go on. I do know that these families were in Washington County between 1850 and 1870 and possibly beyond. If you find any information on these names, I would greatly appreciate receiving it. Arthur BELL and wife, Rebecca Their children: William C. BELL Wesley H. BELL Ambrose L. BELL John A. BELL Lucinda E. BELL Rufus BELL James BELL Alfred L. BELL Hiram W. BELL Amos P. BELL John Page FREE and wife, Nancy STRAIT Their children: Mary Caroline FREE Elvira S. FREE Elizabeth Jane FREE William A. FREE Marjorie P. FREE Stephen S. FREE Augusta L. FREE Amos P. FREE Emeline FREE John P. FREE Preston FREE Anyone by the name of RENO. Ambrose BELL married Mary C. FREE. Their daughter, Alice, married a RENO. I believe his name was Frank or Franklin. Census records show that there were RENO families living in Washington County. Any listings for BELL, FREE or RENO will be of great interest to me. I will be very grateful for your help and there is no hurry. If you need any lookups in northeast Texas, don't hesitate to let me know. Thanks again, RuthAnn ----- Original Message ----- From: "William "Bill" Atherton" <w.atherton@gte.net> To: <ILWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 31, 2003 4:50 AM Subject: [ILWASHIN] "Washington County, Illinois History" > Since I am new to this list and do not know its rules, I hope that this > posting will meet the guidelines of the list. If it does not, please accept > my apology. > > I have just been given a copy of "Washington County, Illinois History". The > book was copyrighted in 1980 although it was apparently written in 1979, > since this date is actually part of the title as it appears on the Title > Page. It was published by The Historical Society of Washington County, > Nashville, Illinois. It's a great book and contains lots of information. > The "Table of Contents" lists the following Chapters: > > General History > Townships and Communities > Churches > Schools > Family Histories > Memorials and Tributes > Organizations and Businesses > Picture Album > Index > > To my knowledge, I do not have any ancestors from this area, but I decided > to subscribe to this list and offer to do some lookups for those people who > might have ancestors from, and are doing research in, this area. I am > subscribed to a great many lists and therefore receive many postings from > these lists, so since I have no reason to subscribe to this one except to > offer my help, I probably will not remain subscribed for long. As soon as > I've finished helping those who need it, I will most probably unsubscribe, > so you might make your requests as soon as possible. I will however respond > to anyone who sees this post in the archives at a later date and sends me a > request. I have been helped MANY times by others who have done this same > thing for me so I would like to return the favor to them by offering to do > lookups. > > I may not even receive any requests, but for those that do happen to write > me, PLEASE give me time to answer you. I have a lot of things that take up > my time as I know all of you do, plus I have my own research to do, so I > won't have much time to spend on the lookups, so please be patient with me. > I'll do my best to help anyone who needs it. I will either answer you on > the list or off the list, whichever the Listowner prefers. I would > appreciate hearing from the Listowner as to his/her preferences in this > matter and will do as they wish. I sure don't want to cause any problems > for them. > > I do have ancestors from Illinois, but unfortunately they were in Cook > County (Chicago), which according to my map is a LONG way from Washington > County. I sure wish this book was about Cook County. > > I hope this helps someone, > Bill Atherton > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Since I am new to this list and do not know its rules, I hope that this posting will meet the guidelines of the list. If it does not, please accept my apology. I have just been given a copy of "Washington County, Illinois History". The book was copyrighted in 1980 although it was apparently written in 1979, since this date is actually part of the title as it appears on the Title Page. It was published by The Historical Society of Washington County, Nashville, Illinois. It's a great book and contains lots of information. The "Table of Contents" lists the following Chapters: General History Townships and Communities Churches Schools Family Histories Memorials and Tributes Organizations and Businesses Picture Album Index To my knowledge, I do not have any ancestors from this area, but I decided to subscribe to this list and offer to do some lookups for those people who might have ancestors from, and are doing research in, this area. I am subscribed to a great many lists and therefore receive many postings from these lists, so since I have no reason to subscribe to this one except to offer my help, I probably will not remain subscribed for long. As soon as I've finished helping those who need it, I will most probably unsubscribe, so you might make your requests as soon as possible. I will however respond to anyone who sees this post in the archives at a later date and sends me a request. I have been helped MANY times by others who have done this same thing for me so I would like to return the favor to them by offering to do lookups. I may not even receive any requests, but for those that do happen to write me, PLEASE give me time to answer you. I have a lot of things that take up my time as I know all of you do, plus I have my own research to do, so I won't have much time to spend on the lookups, so please be patient with me. I'll do my best to help anyone who needs it. I will either answer you on the list or off the list, whichever the Listowner prefers. I would appreciate hearing from the Listowner as to his/her preferences in this matter and will do as they wish. I sure don't want to cause any problems for them. I do have ancestors from Illinois, but unfortunately they were in Cook County (Chicago), which according to my map is a LONG way from Washington County. I sure wish this book was about Cook County. I hope this helps someone, Bill Atherton

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5g.2ADI/133.1 Message Board Post: My grt-grt grandfather was in co. G 13th Ill Cav. and I will try and find info on W. Brady. email me

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ryterski, Matecki, Slumski, Suchomski, Piotrowski, Paszkiewicz Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5g.2ADI/44.1.1.1.1.2.1.2.2.1.2.3 Message Board Post: Don't know a great deal about the Ryterskis but do know the family of Michael (b. abt 1849) and Hattie abt 1852 - 18 June 1923) Ryterski were in Perry County and belonged to the Todds Mill Parish. They immigrated in 1880. On the 1910 census it was noted that they had 10 ch. with 9 living. I know of only five ---- 1.Max b. 1888 in IL. d. Jan 1971 Married Isabella Piotrowski 9 Nov 1919 at St. Charles, Du Bois. 2. Walter b. 1891 in IL. Married Elizabeth Suchomski 3. Michael b. 1894 in IL. 4. Casimir b. 1900 d. Nov. 1981 Married Theresa Matecki 5 Nov 1923 at O.L. of P.H., Posen 5. Rosa b. 1903 Married Sylvester Matecki abt 1924. According to a newspaper article Misses Hattie and Martha Ryterski of Port Austin, Michigan visited their uncle Michael Ryterski of Perry County in Jan 1914. I suspect they were the daughters of Joseph Ryterski & Rose Slumski. There is also a John Ryterski b. 1880 D. Feb 1959 married Pelagia Paszkiewicz July 1912 in Washington County, IL. and lived near Todds Mill. The church records of St. Mary Magdalene, Todds Mill and O.L. of P.H. Posen are available on microfilm in St. Louis and at Belleville, IL. library.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5g.2ADI/44.1.1.1.1.2.1.2.2.1.2.2 Message Board Post: OH! I don't remember if they post e-mails! SweetTen99@aol.com Sorry!!!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5g.2ADI/44.1.1.1.1.2.1.2.2.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Denise, I don't show any Ryterski's in my line. I have learned that many of the Polish names were changed quite a bit. Most of the information I have found came from a great person on here, Barb. She may have a little info. I'll also check my links to see if I can find some of the research tools I used on-line to find them and send them to you. You can just e-mail me and I'll fill you in!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5g.2ADI/137 Message Board Post: I'm looking for the Ryterski family, who lived in Nashville, Ill. I am a great-niece of Joseph Ryterski's wife, Rose Slumski Denise