Loren, Thanks for your early reply ! Will look forward to hearing from Kathy and fully understand your weather problems, both from hearing of them via TV and being a Canadian :-)))) Al Folkers -----Original Message----- From: Loren G. <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Friday, January 15, 1999 7:58 PM Subject: Re: [ILWILL-L] Folkers >Sirs, Kathy Zavada is the one who can help, once the weather improves. Loren > >At 08:13 PM 1/15/99 -0800, you wrote: >>Greetings from Canada, >> >>I have but recently discovered that a branch of my Folkers family came to >>and continues to reside in the Frankfort, IL area, this dates back to 1849 >>when one Johnson Folkers, then age 13 came to America with an Uncle, >>Diedrich Brumund to the Frankfort, IL area. >> >>Johnsons father and my GGrandfather Peter Folkers were brothers, their >>father Frank T. (and the T. is very important because of other Folkers with >>Initials very similar) the T. standing for Theilen, followed with the other >>4 children in 1852, his wife having died in 1843, Ostfriesland, >>Niedersachen, Germany. >> >>Presently, the families of Herbert P. Folkers of Frankfort, IL., and Frank >>Folkers of Chicago,IL., and other unknown Folkers, would be Johnson's >>descendents. >> >>Johnson Folkers, a civil war veteran, was a well known and very successful >>businessman of Frankfort, businesses which he passed on to his three sons. >> >>Looking for any information on these people or anyone who might be >>interested in Folkers research and of course descendents. >> >>Al Folkers >>Calgary, Alberta, Canada >>[email protected] >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >

Greetings from Canada, I have but recently discovered that a branch of my Folkers family came to and continues to reside in the Frankfort, IL area, this dates back to 1849 when one Johnson Folkers, then age 13 came to America with an Uncle, Diedrich Brumund to the Frankfort, IL area. Johnsons father and my GGrandfather Peter Folkers were brothers, their father Frank T. (and the T. is very important because of other Folkers with Initials very similar) the T. standing for Theilen, followed with the other 4 children in 1852, his wife having died in 1843, Ostfriesland, Niedersachen, Germany. Presently, the families of Herbert P. Folkers of Frankfort, IL., and Frank Folkers of Chicago,IL., and other unknown Folkers, would be Johnson's descendents. Johnson Folkers, a civil war veteran, was a well known and very successful businessman of Frankfort, businesses which he passed on to his three sons. Looking for any information on these people or anyone who might be interested in Folkers research and of course descendents. Al Folkers Calgary, Alberta, Canada [email protected]

Glad to look them up for you Margaret BUT not until the weather here is better for travel. The index is at the fossil ridge library in the Will Grundy Genealogy society room. If you don't mind waiting until travel is better around here. Kathy Zavada

Have an interesting tidbit about Palos Park. Would like photo of house mentioned if possible. Tidbit from obit of Mrs. Jesse Mains, granddaughter of Melancthon A. Powell. "Melancthon A. Powell, pioneer citizen, settled and named Palos Park. It was first called Orange, then because he had relatives in Palos, Spain he chose to change the name from Orange to Palos. The "Park" was added later. It was in his home the first public school was held and also the first post office of which he was the first postmaster. That house is still standing, but is now in the forest preserve area." The year of the article was about 1948. Margaret Merrill

Looking for someone with access to Will County marriage index to look for marriage of Alonzo Bump to Linda Wells between 1881 and 1886. Also for marriage of Alonzo Bump to Sarah Angelina Bump about 1886. Could someone do this for me, please? Margaret Merrill

> From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > > I notice that several of the obits for family members in the 1920-30's mention > that the ladies belonged to the Good Luck Camp and Royal Neighbors of America. > What were these organizations? Thanks, Maggie Hi! My mother-in-law belonged to the Royal Neighbors of America in Iroquois County, IL in the 1940s. It was an organization that sold life insurance. Sort of like the male Modern Woodsmen organization I suppose. I believe that the ladies got together, had meetings pot-lucks, parties, etc. She purchased life insurance policies from them for her son when he ws young and each of my young children. Don't know about the Good Luck Camp. Joanne in Orange County, CA

Royal Neighbors of America is an insurance company. IL>I notice that several of the obits for family members in the 1920-30's menti IL>that the ladies belonged to the Good Luck Camp and Royal Neighbors of Americ IL>What were these organizations? Thanks, Maggie

An insurance company? The company must be named for a group - right? Anyway, thank you. Maggie

I notice that several of the obits for family members in the 1920-30's mention that the ladies belonged to the Good Luck Camp and Royal Neighbors of America. What were these organizations? Thanks, Maggie

Hi Margaret, I have a listing of Brooks Cemetery burials and will look to see if any of the Barnes family are buried there. Do you want a listing Barnes and Bump or just Barnes? Did you know of Barnes Cemetery also in Homer? Richard Rohr -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, January 03, 1999 3:19 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [ILWILL-L] Barnes, Barlow, Obern, Thiel, Bailey Looking for more about OBERN, THIEL,BAILEY, BLISS, & BARLOW; all married into the following family of Barnes in Will County, circa 1870-80: Matthew and Mary Jane (Nancy) ____ BARNES left Haverstraw (Rockland County) NY, between 1858 and 1860. They lived in Will County until their deaths in 1986 and 1897 respectively. Children: Robert b. 1848 on Long Island, NY. Married to ??? Mary b. 1850 died before 1860. Jesse b. 1854 died before 1860 Annie E b. 1856. Married Bearnard OBERN Dec. 18, 1883 in Will County. Eugene b. 1858. Married Christina THIEL May 17, 1866 in Will County. Harriet P. b. 1860 in IL. Married Calnew BAILEY, Sept. 15, 1886 in Will Co. Isaac b. 1866 in IL. Married Sarah L. BUSS and later lived in Nancy Co, NE. William Purdy Barnes b. July 3, 1852. Married Mary Jane BARLOW Oct. 20, 1875 in Will County, IL. Would like to know who Mary Janes parents were. Not on marriage license. Ermina Barnes b. May 9, 1868. Married Franklin Giles Bump on Dec. 21, 1891. Later lived in Nance County, NE. Rachel b. March 31, 1862. Never married. Went to NE with Ermina and Frank Bump. Died Nov. 19, 1963 and is buried in Clarks Cem. Nebraska. Does anyone have a listing of burials in Brooks Cemetery at Homer in Will County. I know that many of the Bumps are buried there and presume the same is true of the Barnes family and would appreciate any lookups for these people. Thanks, Margaret Merrill

Richard, I would be most greatful if you look for both Barnes and Bump in Brooks Cemetry. I had no idea there was a Barnes cemetery. Please look there as well for the Barnes names. Thank you for telling me. I appreciate your help. Maggie Merrill, Idaho

Looking for more about OBERN, THIEL,BAILEY, BLISS, & BARLOW; all married into the following family of Barnes in Will County, circa 1870-80: Matthew and Mary Jane (Nancy) ____ BARNES left Haverstraw (Rockland County) NY, between 1858 and 1860. They lived in Will County until their deaths in 1986 and 1897 respectively. Children: Robert b. 1848 on Long Island, NY. Married to ??? Mary b. 1850 died before 1860. Jesse b. 1854 died before 1860 Annie E b. 1856. Married Bearnard OBERN Dec. 18, 1883 in Will County. Eugene b. 1858. Married Christina THIEL May 17, 1866 in Will County. Harriet P. b. 1860 in IL. Married Calnew BAILEY, Sept. 15, 1886 in Will Co. Isaac b. 1866 in IL. Married Sarah L. BUSS and later lived in Nancy Co, NE. William Purdy Barnes b. July 3, 1852. Married Mary Jane BARLOW Oct. 20, 1875 in Will County, IL. Would like to know who Mary Janes parents were. Not on marriage license. Ermina Barnes b. May 9, 1868. Married Franklin Giles Bump on Dec. 21, 1891. Later lived in Nance County, NE. Rachel b. March 31, 1862. Never married. Went to NE with Ermina and Frank Bump. Died Nov. 19, 1963 and is buried in Clarks Cem. Nebraska. Does anyone have a listing of burials in Brooks Cemetery at Homer in Will County. I know that many of the Bumps are buried there and presume the same is true of the Barnes family and would appreciate any lookups for these people. Thanks, Margaret Merrill

Here is something I have in my notes since my ancestor Cornelius Covenhoven Van Horne was mentioned. I thought it might be of help or interest to someone. FROM: Missouri Pioneers, County & Genealogical Records, Vol IX Dec 1970. Compiled and published by Miss Nadine Hodges & Mrs. Howard W. Woodruff. Bates county, Missouri FRANCIS, THOMAS, of Will County, Illinois, will dated 28 Feb 1850. Wife, Hannah FRANCIS, and "all my children" (unnamed). Exrx., Hannah FRANCIS. Wit: Mary Ann BRENCERHOFF & Cornelius C. VANHORNE. Will Co., ILL. 16 Nov 1848. William GOWGER verifies the signature of Mary Ann BRENCERHOFF whose residence is not known, and Corneluis C. VAN HORN decd. Philander SIMMONS testifies that Mary Ann BRENCERHOFF resided in Will Co. for 25 years, but left for Calif. in the spring of 1857. Uri OSGOOD witnesses that about fall of 1856 Thomas FRANCIS left state of Illinois and went to Missouri. Cornelius C. VANHORN departed this life at Joliet in summer of 1854. Rec. in Bates Co. 19 Oct 1858 (page 66).

To all on the list: MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPY NEW YEAR! Caren Searching: Russell, Branton, Montgomery, McCoy & Garrett

Happy Holidays to all my list buddies! Nancy Conrad

I would be interested to post my family group sheet on your site. It is 35 pages long, so far. Phil from Florida.

Hello Everyone! I am descended from Abner G. UPDIKE and Elizabeth ARMOUR who were married in Will Co. in July 1888. Andrew ARMOUR was Elizabeth's father; Mary GILMOUR was her mother. Elizabeth, or "Lizzie"(actually Britannia Elizabeth Findlay Armour - named after the ship "Britannia" that she was born on en route from Glasgow to USA), moved from IL to Canada in 1911 after Abner's departure to Texas in October, 1907. I have some info on Armour family and lots on Updike family. I would like to share my info with anyone; I would especially like to make contact with anyone else who is connected with Abner and Lizzie. I have a couple of "brick walls" in my research, and am hoping that someone out there has the info I need. Merry Christmas to all from Saskatchewan, Canada! Regards, Dale Updike (Ryburn R., Abner G., Elijah A., Abraham G., etc.)

M.B. Bowes, I too, am looking for RUSSELL'S in Will Co. My G-Grandmother was Josephine RUSSELL b. 15 Sep 1847 New York. She married Thomas BRANTON on 4 July 1865 in Will Co. I believe her fathers name was Ruben. I know he had a brother that was in Will Co., but which one I'am not sure. His brothers name are: Abner RUSSELL, Rev. Oliver RUSSELL, Joseph RUSSELL, Joshua RUSSELL, John RUSSELL, Ezra RUSSELL, William RUSSELL & Gideon RUSSELL. His sisters names are: Mercy RUSSELL, Abiah RUSSELL, Sarah RUSSELL, Parnal RUSSELL & Annah RUSSELL. Do any of these names fit into your line? Caren ---------- > From: M. B. Bowes <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Subject: [ILWILL-L] Family Group Sheets > Date: Saturday, December 19, 1998 8:30 AM > > I believe that Family Group Sheets would be very valuable on a County site. > > Have a great holiday. > > M. B. Bowes, researching Coyne, Russell in Will County > >

Hi I also have people from Lemont. What was your Grandmothers married name? Do you know where she is barried. I have a copy of all the graveyards in Lemont. If you need lookups. I have the Lemont History also and many of the old days news paper articles. Who else do you have in Lemont? ---------- > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: [ILWILL-L] KLATT > Date: Sunday, December 20, 1998 4:10 PM > > My great grandmonther was born in Lemont IL. > Her name was Augusta KLATT, born on Sept./Oct. 1874. > Would be interested in any info on KLATT or TILL surname. > Thank you. > > Sherry

Yes, on family group sheets. Carolee [email protected]