Hi everyone, I just recently received a copy of a page of the 1910 census index for IL as well as the sheet containing the name in Joliet that I had requested a look-up on. How I wish that all states had a group as helpful as those at the IL State Archives! There are some other names on these sheets that may be of use to other researchers. I will note the heads of household below. Anyone who would like the complete information, please let me know. >From the 1910 Federal Census Index: SANDGREN, John A -- Cook County, Chicago SCHMITZ, John A -- Cook County, Chicago SANDQUIST, John A -- Knox County >From the 1910 Federal Census for Joliet Township: BAER, Frederick DUROFF, August METES, Michael BARTZ, August POBANZ, Gustave STACHOWIAK, Peter Colleen (-::-)(-::-)(-::-)(-::-)(-::-)(-::-)(-::-)(-::-) http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/6149 (-::-)(-::-)(-::-)(-::-)(-::-)(-::-)(-::-)(-::-) -- Visit http://www.ivillage.com for your FREE iVillage.com email account. iVillage.com: The #1 Women's Network -- Real Solutions for Real Women.

Anyone reasearching these names in Will County?

Will Listers, After hearing from Ted, your list admin, & sending this to the wrong ad, I tried again & narrowed my initial request to better fit the WILL CO List. If the following still offends any of the genealogy purists out there, please accept my apologies in advance. To not insult the intelligence of this list, I will not repeat this request for local colour to my "History of Peotone", & the south Will County region. I'm simply looking for insights to an area with which my wife & I am gaining familiarity. Joan & I have lived & she has taught & tutored some of the PHS Sp/Ed kids & others. We are coming to love the area very much after spending so many lost years in Cook County. Walter in Peotone My Request: I've decided after 17 mos. of residency in Peotone & several visits w/ Dave McDonald to the W/G Geneaology Society that there is more to know about the people of Peotone & Will Co. My genealogy search has exposed me to several books on particular so. sub. families. I am asking those who have done research in the Will/Grundy area if they would be willing to contribute any of their rediscovered interesting family tales about Will Co. towns in the Peotone area to my history. >Walter <(:-)> To be completely on the up & up here is Ted's reply to my note about this posting: "Hi Walter, ...you are talking about the ILWILL-L mailing list - right? I have mixed feeling about your request, and so am not sure quite how to answer it. "17 mos. of residency" -- does this mean that you currently live the Peotone area of Will Co? If so, the local library might be a better source of information for you.[Yes, we live in P & have the I.C. & Fair noise to prove it. And am using the P & Manhattan libraries, so far as resources. But do you realize that the town ceased to have a hx after its 1956 centennial?] "The primary purpose of the mailing list... is to share information with fellow genealogy researchers having to do with Will Co. With that in mind, if you feel your request will help you in your genealogical research (or help others in their's), then I think you should ask for input. "I won't "ban" you from the list for making your request -- in fact I'm interested in what you may find out. Thanks for asking,Happy Hunting, Ted ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj.

Anyone researching the KESTER family in Will Co., IL.early 1900's? They were somehow related to the KOHLHAGEN, KOPPELMANN, SEAMAN & WESTPHAL families.

Greetings, I received a bunch of what I called misc information from one researcher that I thought contained some worthwhile information in it, so I created a new set of pages under "Queries" and called it "Misc Information". Stop by and take a look at it, and see if you don't have some information that you'd like to post about some of your ancestors there also. It might help others, and it might help you. Please make sure that it's relavent to Will Co, IL. Suggestions for improvements always welcome. Thanks and Happy Hunting, Ted Researching BREMER, CASH, CORNELIUS, HARTWIG, JENNINGS, MANNING, MORTENSEN, PIEPHO, SEEGERS Personal Website: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cash/ USGenWeb Coordinator for http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilbond - Bond Co, IL http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilclay - Clay Co, IL http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilwill - Will Co, IL Support public genealogy - join or sponsor the RootsWeb Genealogical Data Cooperative. http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html

I would like to make a comment on this as I have gotten both of my grandparents records. I got a copy of patent from the county courthouse where they lived, and ordered the complete copy from the archives for $10.00. Was I ever surprised what information was in them. one of them even had the copy of naturalization papers that I had not been able to find. They have the records that was published in the paper,plus the size of the house, barn, and well location. They kept records of how many acres was planted and in what crops they put in the ground. The list is more, but if you had family that homesteaded, you will find the information very interesting and useful. Arlene in Glendale, Az. [email protected]

I saw this posted to another List that I belong to and thought it very interesting. Sue Gardner Shreve << THE LAND ACQUISITION PROCESS, excerpted from Chapter 9 of "Land and Property Research in the United States," by E. Wade Hone <<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>> ======================================================= Millions of individuals who lived during the busiest phases of the public domain era, 1790 to 1930, went through at least portions of the processes listed in this chapter. Strict regulations generated more information about the claimants of federal land than those of state land. Each stage of the federal patent process created a new record source about the claimant, even if only to place him in a particular place at a specific time. As with any genealogical resource, the records vary greatly in content. While some files contain exact birthplaces and birth dates, others may contain only a name, location of land, and purchase price. The possible clues contained in federal land records are often limited only by the creativity of the researcher. Various circumstances, such as a person having been of foreign birth, may have created additional record sources. Some land acts may indicate simultaneous or subsequent involvement in other land records. Understanding the records and their laws will ensure more productive research. Land records can be difficult to understand and access. Land-entry case files, which house the history of the patent process for most federal land transactions, have received very little publicity. Information on the patent itself, the most commonly requested record, can be discouraging for those who realize it contains only the information originally required to order the document. Anyone finding an ancestor who received land through a government source needs to seriously consider the vast amounts of history and biography that could be waiting among the records created and deposited in the land-entry case files. LAND ACQUISITION PROCESS Though requirements differed from act to act, there were certain basic elements involved in almost every public land transaction. When a desired tract or parcel of land was located in the public domain, an individual first needed to make an APPLICATION, or entry, for that particular segment of land. This step could have been accomplished through several different methods, depending on the area and time period involved. Sometimes payment itself was considered adequate for successful application. Auctions were usually held when an area first opened for public sale. The land would be sold to the highest bidder, though at a minimum price of two dollars per acre. Later that minimum was reduced to $1.25 per acre. Soon afterward, land offices opened for business to a waiting crowd of anxious settlers who applied on a "first come, first served" basis for each segment of land. One of the most helpful requirements for eligibility in many federal land purchases was the need for the applicant to have been a native-born citizen, or have at least "declared an intention to become a citizen of the United States." This applied to most federal land purchases, except for military bounty-land warrants, where service was the primary criterion, and some preemption and private land claims. Though this requirement could not be monitored with the efficiency originally intended, conformity increased as time went by. Once the application was completed, cash was paid, or appropriate arrangements made for credit, and a RECEIPT was issued. This receipt may be all that is found in many of the earliest case files. Next, a WARRANT FOR SURVEY was issued for the specified land entry. This was to insure that organization and uniformity existed, and to eliminate overlap and controversy between neighbors and/or government. Though not always successful, a visible boundary was defined for those involved. The warrant was given to, and usually carried out by, one of the few approved surveyors. Though monitoring their activity was not a priority, some areas, such as the Washington Land Office in the Mississippi Territory, actually enacted special bonds for the surveyors. These bonds required oaths of commitment and loyalty as well as financial penalties for nonconformance. Eventually, the need to quickly expedite a multitude of claims saw less and less regulation of surveyors. Upon completion, the SURVEY was recorded in township plat books. These books usually encompassed an entire township on each page. They also noted physical characteristics of the land, such as swamps, rivers, and lakes. Surveys also helped illustrate neighborhood ownership. The information was then filed in a TRACT BOOK by the registrar. This paperwork, together with all other records created by the applicable acts of Congress, was then transferred to the General Land Office. Testimonies, declarations of intent, affidavits, receipt copies, bounty-land warrants, and even proof of citizenship and naturalization can be found in these collections, called LAND-ENTRY CASE FILES. Specific birth dates, birthplaces, military ranks, and enlistment information can also be found, depending on the types of lands acquired. Genealogical information can be found in the case files that would never surface in the records kept on location. Case files also exist for those whose land claims were rejected, revoked, contested, or cancelled for some other reason. The information in those files is often more graphic in historical content than the files for those that were readily accepted. Even if there was no final certificate issued, there should still be a case file of each application for federal land. As these files were being transferred to the General Land Office, a FINAL CERTIFICATE for the patent was issued to the applicant. This certificate was proof of patent approval, and served as evidence that all of the previously required steps had been fulfilled. It was similar to a coupon, redeemable for the patent, which could only be given out by the General Land Office. These PATENTS were often sent to the local land office, where the patentees could more easily exchange their final certificates and take the precaution of registering the certificates with the local courthouse for legal reference and protection. Though many final certificates were never exchanged, a land-entry case file was still created. >>

To all, Andrew and Michael BOHLING were in Will County for the 1840 census, the name was listed as Bolan. The left for Lake County, IN about 1841. We're trying to determine where in Germany they were from. I'm curious about other German immigrants that came to Will county about 1838. If you have immigrants that came to Will County about that time, please e-mail me ttys Debbie

Hi ya everybody, I am looking for a relative and I don't have a whole lot of info on him. His name is David McClure. He was born in Swanton Vermont and moved to Joliet probably around mid 1800's. His parents were James and Rebecca Lindsey McClure and they are buried in or near Swanton. He had a brother named James, my direct line, and a sister named Miriam. Thats all I really know. Any info on David would be great.. Kevin Locey [email protected]

I am looking for any information on the relatives of Otis Henry Mumaugh, Sr. (my grandfather). He was married to Gertrude Russel in Kokomo, IN and moved his family to Joliet, IL. It had to be sometime after 1932. I have found from the Social Security Death Index that Otis Henry Sr. died in Joliet in JAN 1970. He was born in Kokomo, IN 29-May-1903. My father is Donald Eugene Mumaugh born 9-Apr-1932 in Anderson, IN; married Esther May Grove (my mother) in Fairmont, IL 3-Aug-1952, and died 19-Mar-1995 in Tuscon, AZ. My parents were divorced when I was a very small child and all contact with the Mumaugh family was lost. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Patricia Hagan email address [email protected]

Looking for information on William Abner Flint, b Oct 30, 1827 in Kentucky, died Jan 17, 1897 in Wilmington, ILLinois, looking for info on his parents, Elizabeth Pitcher Flint, husband was William Flint, William died Sept 20, 1857. Thank you for the information on these folks. Regards, Judy

Am looking for information on Rebecca Luddington-Dille-Pitcher, her sister was Lucilla who married Frederick Dittuses in Will County on 1 Jan 1868. Does anyone have access to marriage announcements that may include some family members that were there. Any help finding Rebecca Luddington/Dille Pitcher would be appreciated. Sincerely, Judy

Looking for any information anyone might provide on the family of John and Ann (Brennan) Tracy, and their son James and his wife Ellen (Patmore) Tracy. My grandfather, Glen (b. 1910) and his brother Warren (b. ca. 1912), were both born in Carbon Hill to George (b. 1885)and Emma (Cox) Tracy. Emma was the daughter of Henry and Margaret Cox. George's siblings were Hazel Bernice, Pearl Mildred, Rose Zella, Helen Eugenie, Charles(?), Geraldine. I understand there is a Tracy Street in the area, which might be named after the family. James was, at one point, a saloon keeper, according to the census information. The business (and their home) may have also been in Braidwood for part of the time. If anyone can provide any insight into this family I would be very happy to know it. They are almost a family of strangers to us. Mickey Rogers Indianapolis, IN

Hello al, I'll be out of town from 14th july through 22 july. I'll answer any mail i recieve after today(13th July) when I get back. Kathy y

Hello, I recently came into possession of three old photographs taken by Charles Murr, 39 Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois. These photograph could have been taken anytime between 1880-1900 or so (just a guess on my part). The photographs name three young women, probably sisters. They are Mary, Julia and Andusta RODGER. Having spent many an hour tracing my own family tree, I know what a thrill it would be to find old photographs of my ancestors. I would like to find any descendants and forward these items to them. These photographs came out of an old family album but only a few have names written on the back. There are quite a few photographs from Joliet, IL as well as several towns in Kansas, Sterling and Nickerson having the most. There is a scattering of photographs from several other states as well as Germany. Besides RODGER, there are items with the following surnames: HOWARD [Frank], LOUGEE, SCHOENTGEN, GEISER, ROWE, CUBBINSON. KLUSMAN and REESON [Jos.] One photograph has a name written which may be [Alex] PEARSON, dated 1887. Please let me know if you think you have a connection. Diane

Hi, I'd been searching Will Co for the past 18 mos. I have death certificates, marriage cert., Wills, census records, city directories, Joliet library, FHC, and have been to the churches. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to where else I mite go in Will Co to find out more info? Most of my ancestors lived in Joliet. Thanx for any help, Jan

Could someone be of some help to me. I would like to confirm through a city directory the time period my grandfather, Eleja Korol and his brother Gregory Korol were living in Rockdale, Illinois, Will County. I was told his address during 1911 was 127 Central Ave. in Rockdale. Both men came from Russia. Elija was one of 25 men that started a mens transfiguration lodge for the Russian Orthodox Church on Clay street during that time period. I would like to know if they were in the city directories for 1911-1921 and who they were boarding with or name of individual. Any and all help would be most appreciated. I do not have access to the Roc dale directories. Thank you ever so much. Diana

Would appreciate someone looking up in the 1870 and 1880 census Thomas Chadwick and his wife Savina Chadwick, also Van Buren McCray and his wife Sarah Hatfield McCray. Thanks Mike McCray

I am trying to obtain some obituaries from the Wilmington library obit file. I have been told that they have several of my family in their files. Would someone please help me with the correct address? Thanks. Kay Kay

Hello listers, Can anyone please help me translate this tombstone? Found in the Holy Cross Cemetery (formerly Polish Cemetery) in Joliet, IL: (Right side) TU SPOCZYWA MOJA NAJUKOCHANSZA ZONA S.P. WLADYSLAWA WITKOWSA UR: D. 14.MAJA. 1865 R. UM: D. 2. WRZES. 1913 R. WIECZNY ODPOCZYNEKR.J.D.P. (Left side) S.P. ANTONI WITKOWSKI UR: D. II LIST. 1854 UM: D. 16 STYCZ. 1934 Thanks in advance for your help! Colleen (-::-)(-::-)(-::-)(-::-)(-::-)(-::-)(-::-)(-::-) http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/6149 (-::-)(-::-)(-::-)(-::-)(-::-)(-::-)(-::-)(-::-) -- Visit http://www.ivillage.com for your FREE iVillage.com email account. iVillage.com: The #1 Women's Network -- Real Solutions for Real Women.