Hello Chris and other Will County listers, Unfortunately, I have nothing on the above surnames. I write because I also have been unsuccessfully searching for info on the Diamond mine disaster. Should you discover anything you would be a great help in forwarding it. Hoping for your response. Best of luck in your research. Cordially, Mike Burns [email protected] Searching Will County for: SMITH and WELDON =============================================== On Sat, 23 Oct 1999 21:03:49 -0700, Lutke5 wrote: > Hello! > > I am looking for the following names: > > GICHTBROCK/GIEHTBROCK/MATTERN > > They were German immigrants who came to Braidwood around 1881. I > am also looking for information on the Diamond Mine Disaster on > February 16, 1883. My family lost three men in the accident. I > believe all were Catholic. So would be interested in church records. > > Thanks to all, > > Chris > > > ________________________________________________________________ Get FREE voicemail, fax and email at http://voicemail.excite.com Talk online at http://voicechat.excite.com