Posted on: Whiteside Co. Illinois Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/Whiteside/10853 Surname: WINTERS ------------------------- I am looking for Maria Winters b 10 Jul 1855 in Whiteside, Ill. Her Father: Oliver Winters Mother: Elizabeth. If you have any inforamtion on this family please contact me. at [email protected] thanks nada

Posted on: Whiteside Co. Illinois Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Whiteside/10852 Surname: Gallagher ------------------------- Thomas and Mary (Meeks) Gallagher arrived in Whiteside County probably during the famine years, certainly before 1858. They settled in Fulton and later bought farmland in the north east part of the county.They had two children, John, my gg grandfather, and Catherine. the Gallaghersd lived in the Fulton area for about 100 years. I would love to learn more about Thomas and Mary and also about how, why and when the Irish picked Whiteside Cty.

Posted on: Whiteside Co. Illinois Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Whiteside/10851 Surname: Nelson ------------------------- Seeking any info on Columbus Nelson of Illinois. No data on him available other than may be possible immigrant. Bill, answer by email please [email protected]

Posted on: Whiteside Co. Illinois Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Whiteside/10848 Surname: Mensch, Leiby ------------------------- I would like to communicate with anyone researching William Mensch and Anna Catharine Leiby and their family. I descend from Jacob and Mary Harmony Leiby the parents of Anna Catherine. Would like to compare notes.

Seeking information to the families of Ezekiel Pierson and Margaret (BARR) DAY, they had 10 children and two of their sons: 1. Theodore Hambleton DAY married Emily BOONE in 1857, Aledo, MercerCo., ILLINOIS. 2. William Brandon DAY married Mary E. BRAUCHT and then Serena M. MARTIN, Aledo, Mercer Co., ILLINOIS about 1856. Another family that I am researching is William and Sarah (COLLIER) JONES, both died in Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., ILLINOIS, William died in 1906 and Sarah died in 1894. They had eleven children: 1. Matilda JONES 2. Susan JONES married John Henry ROSE in Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL., in 1871. 3. Henry JONES married Bertha LOOMIS, then Ella GRAY. 4. Mary Jane JONES married John Wentworth WRIGHT in Ptown, 1870. 5. Sylvester JONES married Amanda FOSS in Newark, Kendall Co., IL., in 1869. 6. Samuel Ryland JONES married Mary Melissa KELLY, then Lucie Jane PRITCHARD in Ptown in 1875. 7. Aaron JONES married Sarah Elizabeth FRANCE in Ptown in 1875. 8. Letitia Ellen JONES 9. Sarah Evangeline JONES married Walter WARNER in Ptown in 1876. 10. William Allen JONES married Louisa BIRTHRONG. 11. Latha Elizabeth JONES married John HUNTER in Ptown in 1883. Would like to share information with others who are researching these families. Linda

Posted on: Whiteside Co. Illinois Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Whiteside/10847 Surname: ------------------------- ONESS IS A NAME THAT COMES FROM THE NORTHWEST OF NORWAY. THE ORIGINAL NAME WAS AANES. THE MAN WHO BROUGHT THE NAME TO USA, WAS KNUT AANES. HE CHANGED THE NAME TO KNUTE ONESS. IT SOUNDED FAMILIAR, AND THE AMERICANS COULD PRONOUNCE IT. I AN ALSO ONE OF HIS RELATIVES.

Posted on: Whiteside Co. Illinois Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Whiteside/10846 Surname: Ohmert ------------------------- I am looking for any information about anyone with the last name "Ohmert" that lived or lives in Whiteside County. The name is quite rare and what I have to go on is a certain Jesse Ohmert who fought in the 34th Illinois Infantry, Company B during the Civil War. The regimental record says he was recruited from Mt. Pleasant. He served from October of 1864 to May of 1865. Thank You to anyone who can be of assistance.

Posted on: Whiteside Co. Illinois Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/Whiteside/10845 Surname: Kane, O'Neill, Riordan ------------------------- Interested in any Kane families in Whiteside Co. ILL in 1800's. Family story is that a Mrs. Kane immigrated from Ireland in 1849, bringing her children, and her O'Neill brothers and sisters, James, Joseph, Ellen, Mary and Alice. Lived in New Jersey for a time. All of the families eventually moved to Whiteside Co. Illinois, between 1855 and 1865. Mrs. Kane had a daughter Ellen who married Bartholemew Riordan. I am interested in learning about any other Kane children who may have lived in Whiteside Co. The O'Neill's were associated with the Catholic Church in Fulton, so it is likely the Kanes were also. All of Mrs. Kane's siblings lived in Newton twp. at one time or another. Joseph and Ellen (who married Edward Coffey) both lived for a time in Iowa. Any information welcomed.

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Posted on: Whiteside Co. Illinois Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Whiteside/10844 Surname: Nelson, Oltman ------------------------- I am seeking information on my g-grandparents Rasmus Christian Nelson and his wife Emma Oltman Nelson. They lived on 9th street in Sterling Whiteside Co. They had five children Frederick (my grandfather), Mary, Lena, Jennie, and John. He died sometime before the 1900 census, and she died about 1952.

Posted on: Whiteside Co. Illinois Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Whiteside/10842 Surname: Lundquist ------------------------- I am looking for any information about my g-grandparents who immigrated from Sweden about 1888 to Ill. They lived the last years of their lives around Rock Falls area of Whiteside Co. about 1920-1940.

Posted on: Whiteside Co. Illinois Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/Whiteside/10841 Surname: Springstead, Pettit ------------------------- Hi. Maybe we could e-mail each other and compare notes. My Springsteads did come from NY, to Illinois, but I'm not 100% certain of the exact location that they came from. I'll be more than happy to share and compare notes.

Posted on: Whiteside Co. Illinois Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/Whiteside/10840 Surname: Springstead ------------------------- Do you have any connection for your Springsteads in Whiteside County back to the Rockland County New York area? That is where my line seems to originate.

Posted on: Whiteside Co. Illinois Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Whiteside/10839 Surname: Smith, Oneil ------------------------- Sandy, In the 1880 census in Newton Twp. I found a family that looks very promising! The fourth household before Henry Oneil and family is: 59/62 Smith, John M 50 M Farmer IR IR IR Alice F 47 M Wife IR IR IR James M 14 S Son Farmlaborer OH IR IR Joseph M 12 S Son IA IR IR Alice F 11 S Dau IA OH OH Mary F 8 - Dau IA IR IR I suspect either the census taker or the transcriber goofed on Alice's parents birthplaces! Could this Alice be your Alice that you are looking for...she is about 18 years older than Henry which would be about right for an aunt. Also, the family immediately before John Smith was: 58/61 Oneill, James M 51 M Farmer IR IR IR Mary F 51 M Wife IR IR IR Isabell F 20 S Dau IL IR IR Robert M 18 S Son Farmlaborer IL IR IR James M 16 S Son Farmlaborer IL IR IR Thomas M 11 S Son IL IR IR Collins, Thomsas M 25 S Farmlaborer NJ IR IR James Oneil would fit to be a brother to Alice. Note, however, that his children were all born in Illinois, while Alice and John Smith had a child in OH and then 3 in Iowa. James Oneil and family are in Newton in 1870 also and Henry is shown as James son! The family is: Oneil, James 39 M IR x x x Farmer Mary 40 F IR x x Henry 19 M NJ x x Mary A. 17 F NJ x x Isabelle 11 F IL x x Robert J. 10 M IL James M. 6 M IL Thomas 2 M IL Next door is what is probably a brother to James. Oneil, Joseph M. 37 M IR x x x Farmer Mary 30 F IR Joseph H. 12 M NJ John A. 9 M NJ Mary E. 6 F NJ James 1 M IL It would appear that James moved first to the area, to be followed by his brother, Joseph and later sister, Alice with her husband. Henry married in 1872: ONEIL, HENRY MCGOWEN, MARY WHITESIDE 07/04/1872 / 00003121 From the Fulton Catholic Cemetery records: Smith, John, b. in Ireland, Aug. 15, 1833 Smith, Alice, his w., b. in Ireland Apr. 12, 1838 These dates don't quite match with the 1880 census, but they are close. Bob

Thank you all for the suggestions. Barbara

Posted on: Whiteside Co. Illinois Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Whiteside/10838 Surname: Beckwith ------------------------- There were just two Beckwith families in the 1900 census for Whiteside County: In Albany Twp.: Beckwith, Jennie E. F 48 W(idow) IL NY PA Edgar Q. M 22 S Son (pearl button sawyer) IL NY IL Dwight M 13 S Son IL NY IL Margaret F 10 S Dau IL NY IL The other family was in Sterling, was from Ohio and does not seem to be related. The pearl button occupation brought back memories, in the 1960's, while in college I worked for a land surveyor in Whiteside County and surveyed much of the county. While doing a lot in Albany, we had to trace a line down to the rivers edge. As I moved along the "beach" at the bottom of the brushy bank, I realized the beach was not made up of rocks and sand, but clam shells. All the shells with neatly drilled holes about 3/8 inch in diameter, probably some of them were sawed out by the above Edgar. In the Albany Cemetery is: Beckwith, Edgar R. 1834 - 1898 GAR Marker So, the Edgar who was there in 1904 must have been the son. Let me know if you want earlier records checked. Bob

Aloha List, Is there anyway to look up former businesses in the Sterling area around 1900. My Grandfather John H, Harrison ran a Vegetable store or similar there. My father called him a Green Grocer? Also is there anyone who can tell me if there was a Mayberry family living in Sterling, one daughter named Lisie? I keep hoping that someone has or had a grandmother Katie/Katey or katherine born Schimmelpfennig. After the 1900 census I have no other info. She was in her early teens than. Thank You, Aloha, Barbara

Posted on: Whiteside Co. Illinois Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Whiteside/10837 Surname: Harrison, Schimmelpfennig, Raleigh, Mayberry, Keller ------------------------- Looking for any information on the related families of Schimmelpfennig/Keller/Rundall/Lennox/Raleigh/Mayberry and Harrison in Sterling, Rock Falls area of WHITESIDE County. The Schimmelpfennigs married members of these various families. Also a Grace Osler married Peter Schimmelpfennig. Any information greatly appreciated. These people have been difficult to trace. THANK YOU

Posted on: Whiteside Co. Illinois Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Whiteside/10836 Surname: Beckwith ------------------------- Am looking for Edgar R. Beckwith who lived in Albany, Whiteside Co. i 1888 and was still there in 1904-05. He is a Civil War vet. Where may he be buried also. Thanks.

Nancy, I don't have a city directory, but I did check the following and did not find any Hayden's. 1890 Tax roles for Whiteside County. 1900 Whiteside County Census I also have Curt Gronners notes on buildings and businesses in Morrison, did a search on that file and also did not find any references to Hayden. Sorry, Bob