Advertisers in the 1903 Minonk City Directory. These ads are anywhere from a quarter of a page to an entire page in size. If anyone would like scans of any of these ads, let me know. The Star Store, E. Kahan Expert Watch-maker, Tom Tudor Cigars, O'Rourke Bros. General Merchandise, E. Remmers White Front Store, Jacob Knapp Pharmacist, E.M. Hodgson Sterling Ice Cream, F.R. Jackson Meierhofer Brothers Clothiers and Gents' Furnishers General Merchandise, Theodore Schroeder General Merchandise, H.B. Meils Real Estate and Insurance, Kerrigan & Clegg Flour, Food and Grain, A.M. Goodrich Grocers, Allen-Caldwell Co Gents' Furnishings, Boots and Shoes, Trunks and Satchels, Burster & Henning Grain, Seed, Hard and Soft Coal and Fire Insurance, J.A. Simpson Lumber, Building Supplies, A.B. Kipp Farm Machinery, A.H. Parks Cigars, W.O. Dean Company Insurance, J.A. Mingers Grain, U.B. Memmen Fresh and Salt Meat, Fish and Pultry, H.D. Fuller Furniture Dealers and Undertakers, Wall paper and Curtains, Forney & Hindert Groceries, Fruit, Cigars, M.L. Rucker Grain, R.M. Livingston Druggists, D.W. Rawlings & Co Insurance, J.C. Wickler & Son Minonk Brick and Tile Works, Clarke & Pickard Poultry, Butter and Eggs, Priebe & Simater Co Minonk Bottling Works, N.L. Davison & J.L. Welch Lumber and Building Materials, F.H. Goodrich Photographer and Optician, M.H. Pfaffle Minonk Roller Mill, Kerrick & Humphrey Livery, Feed, Stable, R.A. Crawford Restaurant, George Drain Buggies, Harness and Saddlery, Wm. Janssen Real Estate, Wm. Guy Horse Dealer, James Kerrick Dry Goods, Groceries and Notions, George B. Eilts Land, Jacob S. Gerdes & Co Department Store, Tom Picard Co General Merchadise, Vissering & Kohl Amy atjaden@mindspring.com amy@tjaden.com

Please help me break thru my brick wall. I'm trying to find William Arthur White. b 3-26-1841 d 4-16-1876 Woodford Co., IL. buried in Centennial Chapel Cemetery. William married (unknown where) Sarah Emily Moreland b 10-3-1843 VA d 11-15-1867 Woodford Co., IL. also buried in Centennial Chapel Cemetery. I have William's parents has John Polick White and his wife Roseanna of Davenshire, England. They had three children Polly Ann, Tom Fletcher and William. They came to America prior to the 1841. Sarah Emily Moreland parents are Samuel Moreland and Elizabeth Smith. William and Sarah had two children John William and George Henry. Thank you for any help that can be given. Sincerely, Karen Heinrich

I am looking for descendants of Eli Crow, who lived near Eureka (Metamora township), and died there in 1864.  He is buried in Mt Zion cemetery. Eli had two and possibly three children:         John - my gg grandfather         Mary J         Ellen Mary (?) He died very young, and I have not been able to find an obituary or cause of death. Thanks Eleanor Gibson

Amy-- Go to Susan von Behren Ruth's von Behren website at http://www.vonbehren.org/ and click on "Family Lines", then select Jim Anderson's "Woodford County" line. I'm pretty sure Mrs. von Behren was Ernestine Louise Schlosser, wife of Frederick William von Behren. The von Behren family was from the same parish in Germany as my Steffen ancestors (Hartum, just west of Minden). My family originally settled in Washington County in south central Illinois, but my grandfather and great uncle migrated north to El Paso about 1910. I've wondered if the presence of families from the "old country" might help explain how they came to settle in Woodford County. The von Behrens are the only ones I've found so far, but our family doesn't seem to have maintained any close connections with them that I've been able to establish. FYI, I see in Jim's gedcom a Becky Robbins, born 1959, who married von Behren descendant Daniel Koch. Any relation? Dan Steffen At 05:01 AM 10/5/01 -0600, you wrote: >______________________________X-Message: #1 >Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 17:45:30 -0400 >From: "Amy Robbins-Tjaden" <atjaden@mindspring.com> >To: ILWOODFO-L@rootsweb.com >Message-ID: <002201c14d21$7b333ea0$a688f7a5@computer> >Subject: [ILWOODFORD] Mrs F.W. von Behren >Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="iso-8859-1" > >Can someone tell me which Mrs von Behren the following person was, as well >as her birth and death dates, if known? Talk about an obit that almost >totally fails to identify who the obit is about.... > >>From an untitled, undated newspaper clipping: > >***Mrs Von Behren Funeral - Services Held on Saturday Afternoon - Burial at >Minonk Cemetery > >Private funeral services for the late Mrs F. W. von Behren were held at the >home on Saturday afternoon at 12:30, and for the public at St Paul's church >at 1 o'clock, Rev. Paul Buchmueller officiating at both services. Burial >was made at Minonk cemetery. > >Those acting as pallbearers were U.B. Memmen, A.L. Underwood, R.H. Ahlers, >George W. Schneider and August and Gus May. The flowerbearers were William, >Frederick and Clarence Uphoff and Louis von Behren. > >Those from out of town who were present for the funeral were Miss Minnie >Schroeder, Mrs Frederick Orr, Mrs Lena Potter, Henry Meyer and Harry Landis, >all of Peoria.*** > >In the past few days, I've transcribed a number of obits sent to me by a >cousin and friend (thanks again, Linda) and have posted them on the Woodford >County message board that used to be run by Rootsweb but was gobbled up by >Ancestry. I'll be posting more as I transcribe them, in hopes that maybe >something there will help someone on this list with their Woodford Co research. > >Amy >atjaden@mindspring.com >amy@tjaden.com >

Hi, I'm researching the following family and hope someone on the list has information about them. I have (***INSERTED Questions) that I'm hoping someone can answer. Thanks in advance. Descendants of John Thomas Bird 1 John Thomas Bird b: May 04, 1808 in Kentucky; possibly Jefferson Co. d: August 1847 in Woodford Co., Illinois (***Who are his parents?) .. +Malinda Ann Fletcher b: December 06, 1813 in Kentucky d: Bet. 1879 - 1880 in Woodford Co., Illinois m: Bef. 1831 in Christian Co., Illinois (***D/o Thomas P. Fletcher & Marion Briggs Davis) 2 Mary E. Bird b: September 21, 1831 in Woodford Co., Illinois d: 1912 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois ... +John Barber Roelofson b: June 23, 1829 in DeWitt Co., Illinois d: 1922 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois m: November 23, 1851 in DeWitt Co., Illinois (***S/o Moses Roelofson & Ruth(a) McClellan) 2 James Thomas Bird b: Abt. 1837 in Kentucky d: August 03, 1921 in Nebraska City, Nebraska (*** Spouse? Children?) 2 John William Bird b: Abt. 1839 in Kentucky or Illinois d: September 16, 1911 in Galena, Cherokee Co., Kansas ... +Mary Jane McFall b: Abt. 1867 in Missouri d: June 08, 1904 in Galena, Cherokee Co., Kansas (***Who are her parents? Any children?) 2 Emily Jane Bird b: Abt. 1843 in Kentucky d: February 10, 1923 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois ... +William Crum m: April 15, 1859 in DeWitt Co., Illinois (***Who are his parents? Children?) 2 Wilmoth Ann Bird b: Abt. 1847 in Kentucky ... +Grason H. Lucas m: November 07, 1867 in DeWitt Co., Illinois (***Who are his parents? Children?) 2 Judith Roe Bird b: February 19, 1841 in Kentucky d: May 13, 1931 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ... +George F. Hubble m: April 26, 1861 in DeWitt Co., Illinois (***Who are his parents? Children?) Thanks in advance for any assistance. Be well & God bless, Kate Beaugrand Cook Minnesota kbcook@cfaith.com or k.b.cook@worldnet.att.net ><> God bless America! <><

I am searching for information on the parents & brother & sisters of this couple. They were married by Rev. J. Tjaden in Peoria, Illinois. I have information that may indicate that Martha was from Woodford County, any information is appreciated.Thanks, June Descendants of George Henry Garrels 1 George Henry Garrels b: Abt. 1840 in Germany(name & birthplace verified son Henry G. Garrels DC) d: September 22, 1898 in 1524 S. Adams Street, Peoria, Illinois(Death Certificate & interment List Springdale cemetery) Burial: September 25, 1898 Public Lot 1653, Springdale Cemetery, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois .. +Martha Eilts b: Abt. 1843 in Germany(1910 Peoria County census)(sons death certificate) m: January 10, 1868 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois(marriage license, Peoria County) d: March 24, 1896 in 319 Gallatin, Peoria, Illinois(Springdale Cemetery record of interment) Burial: Public Lot 900, 20th grave, 8th tier, Springdale Cemetery, Peoria, Illinois(death certificate not found by Peoria County, Illinois) ... ===== Our families in America include Hurt,Dulaney, Reed, Hockett, Eller, Tibbets, McNeil, Oldis, Garrels, Rodenbeck, Schoneboom, Eilts, Falatko, Kotsybar & others. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? NEW from Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1

Can someone tell me which Mrs von Behren the following person was, as well as her birth and death dates, if known? Talk about an obit that almost totally fails to identify who the obit is about.... >From an untitled, undated newspaper clipping: ***Mrs Von Behren Funeral - Services Held on Saturday Afternoon - Burial at Minonk Cemetery Private funeral services for the late Mrs F. W. von Behren were held at the home on Saturday afternoon at 12:30, and for the public at St Paul's church at 1 o'clock, Rev. Paul Buchmueller officiating at both services. Burial was made at Minonk cemetery. Those acting as pallbearers were U.B. Memmen, A.L. Underwood, R.H. Ahlers, George W. Schneider and August and Gus May. The flowerbearers were William, Frederick and Clarence Uphoff and Louis von Behren. Those from out of town who were present for the funeral were Miss Minnie Schroeder, Mrs Frederick Orr, Mrs Lena Potter, Henry Meyer and Harry Landis, all of Peoria.*** In the past few days, I've transcribed a number of obits sent to me by a cousin and friend (thanks again, Linda) and have posted them on the Woodford County message board that used to be run by Rootsweb but was gobbled up by Ancestry. I'll be posting more as I transcribe them, in hopes that maybe something there will help someone on this list with their Woodford Co research. Amy atjaden@mindspring.com amy@tjaden.com

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>From untitled, undated newspaper clipping: Garrelt Folkers Called by Death - Benson's Oldest Citizen Passes Away, Friday, Aged Nearly Ninety Years - Resides in County Many Years - Funeral Services Held Sunday at St Peter's Where Mr Folkers Helped Build First Church Last Friday morning saw the passing of Benson's oldest citizen, Garrelt Weert Folkers, who lacked but a few days of attaining the grand age of 90 years. His death came in the twinkling of an eye. Seated in a chair at his daughter's restaurant, he had just replied to the daughter's inquiry and stated that he was ready for his meal. The daughter placed the meal up on the table; when she went back to her father, he had passed on into eternity, where meals are unknown. Funeral services for Benson's patriarch were held on Sunday afternoon at St Peter's church, he having been one of the early settlers who helped build the first church for this congregation. Rev. J. Haferman conducted services in German and Rev. Fred Seifert in English. Burial took place at the church cemetery. The great gathering at the funeral was mute testimony of the place Mr Folkers held in the hearts of the people of his community. Those acting as pallbearers were Louis Sakes, John Folkers, H.A. Seifert, Adolph Heineke, Oscar Stimpert and John Heineke. Garrelt Weert Folkers was born at Remels, Ostfriesland, Germany on March 2, 1834 and died at Benson, Ill. on Feb. 22, 1924, aged 89 years, 11 months and 21 days. At the age of 20 years he came to America and was employed for several years at Washington, Ill. He then came to Woodford county, locating in Linn township, where he was united in marriage with Hannah [Amy's note: her name was Harmke] Tjaden. Some years later they moved to Clayton township. When old age came, they went to Benson to spend the evening of their lives, where the wife passed away fifteen years ago. Since then he had made his home with his daughter, Mrs Ellich Woltzen. Mr Folkers was the father of ten children, four preceding him in death. Those surviving are Hillie, of Kankakee; Weert, of Charles City, Iowa, and George, Mrs Lizzie Stimpert, Mrs Tallie Woltzen and Mrs Minnie Geiken, all of Benson. There also survive one brother, John Folkers of Benson, thirty grandchildren and thirty-eight great grandchildren. (Thanks, Linda!) Amy atjaden@mindspring.com

This is from an undated, untitled obit, probably from a Minonk newspaper. Eternal Rest for Mrs Henry Heineke - Widely Known Resident of Benson Passes Away on Saturday Afternoon - Funeral Tuesday Afternoon - Deceased a Native of Germany, but had Lived at and near Benson for About 65 Years. Mrs Henry Heineke, for 46 years a resident of Benson, died at her home there on Saturday afternoon at 2:20 o'clock, as a result of a paralytic stroke she suffered two weeks before. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, from the Benson Lutheran church, Rev. Fred Seifert officiating. Burial took place at St John's cemetery. In spite of the rainy weather there was a large attendance of friends and relatives from far and near. Beautiful floral offerings spoke in their mute way of the love and esteem in which she was held by all who knew her. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mrs Frank Kalkwarf and daughter, Mrs Frank Rewerts, and Mr and Mrs Henry Harms and son, of Rochelle; Mr and Mrs Dave Stimpert and family, Mr and Mrs Henry Stimpert , Mr and Mrs Frank Stimpert and Mrs Ed Long of Panola; Henry Kalkwarf and daughter, Tenna, and Mr and Mrs Will Vissering, of Minonk; Clifford Kalkwarf, of Spires; Mr and Mrs Dave Kalkwarf, of Flanagan; Mr and Mrs D.J. Heineke, of Peoria; W.J. Heineke, of Decatur; and F.A. Heineke, of Chicago, and many others from the surrounding country. Lena Kalkwarf was born in Moenke Boe, Ostfriesland, Germany, March 8, 1854. In 1857 she, with her parents, came to this country. After a short stay in Peoria they came to Benson and settled on a farm in Clayton township, where she spent her girlhood days. In 1870 she was confirmed in St Peter's church and remained a faithful member of that faith to the end. On Oct. 19, 1876, she was united in marriage with Henry Heineke. The young couple made their home in Benson, where the husband was in business for many years. Five children were born to them, who with their father mourn the death of a faithful wife and mother. The three sons, Henry J., John E., and Frank reside in Benson; one daughter, Mrs John Peters, in Indiana, and the other, Mrs Frank Fagot, in Grandin, North Dakota. There are also twenty-three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. About five years ago the deceased suffered a paralytic stroke, which left her an invalid for the rest of her life. Patiently and uncomplainingly she bore her cross. A second and third stroke within the last two weeks ended in death. She will long be remembered by many who were befriended by her love and kindliness. (Thanks, Linda!) Amy atjaden@mindspring.com

This is from an undated, untitled obit. I would imagine it was probably from the Minonk newspaper that was being published at the time of Fanny's death (circa 1918). Mrs Remmer Oltman died at her home Monday afternoon at 2:05. She had been sick for a number of years but about a week ago she was stricken with influenza and this combined with her other ailments caused her death at the age of 59 years and 11 months. Fanny Hinrichs Kalkwarf was born May 17, 1859 in Clayton township. When a month old she was baptized at St Peter's Lutheran church. Here she was also confirmed in the year 1876. On the 27th of October of 1886, she was united in marriage to Remmer Oltman. This union was blessed with six children, four sons and two daughters. They lived on their farm in Greene township until February of this year when her lingering illness made it neccessary for them to move to town where a nice home had been bought. She went through many trials and had to suffer more than she could almost bear, especially in the last two years. Very often she thought her end was near and she prepared herself to meet the Saviour in whom she trusted. Mrs Oltman was always a faithful worker in her home and it was not until she was compelled to yield to her sickness that she gave up the duties of her household. Those left to mourn her death are her husband, four sons, John, Henry, Hallie and Frank; two d! aughters, Mrs Herman Peters and Mrs Fred Seifert; one sister, Mrs Henry Heineke of Benson; one brother, Frank Kalkwarf of Rochelle, eight grandchildren, besides other relatives and many friends. The funeral was held Thursday at 1 p.m. and she was laid to rest at St Peter's cemetery, Rev. J.W. Hafermann officiating. (Thank you, Linda!) Amy atjaden@mindspring.com

I'm looking for any information on my ancestor John Polick White. Here's what I have on them would love to talk to anyone with information on them. JOHN POLICK WHITE was born in Davenshire, England. He married ROSEANNA. She was born in Davenshire, England. Children of JOHN WHITE and ROSEANNA are: i. POLLY ANN WHITE. ii. TOM FLETCHER WHITE. iii. WILLIAM ARTHUR WHITE, b. March 26, 1841; d. April 16, 1876. He married SARAH EMILY MORELAND. She was born October 03, 1843, and died November 15, 1867. More About WILLIAM ARTHUR WHITE:Burial: Centennial Chapel Cemetery, Woodford Co. IL Listed in 1870 Census Palestine Township, Woodford County 145 / 144 White, William 28 M W Farmer born England Mary 16 F W Keeping house born Va (unsure if related) John 5 M W born IL George 3 MW born IL Sarah 1/12 F W born IL More About SARAH EMILY MORELAND:Burial: Centennial Chapel Cemetery, Woodford Co. IL Children of WILLIAM WHITE and SARAH MORELAND are: i. JOHN WILLIAM WHITE. ii. GEORGE HENRY WHITE, b. October 10, 1866, Secor, IL; d. April 09, 1946, Danvers, Mclean County, IL. He married (1) ELENORA HOWARD September 29, 1884, in Bloomington, Mclean Co, IL, daughter of JOHN HOWARD and SARAH MCDONALD. She was born August 10, 1862 in Spring Bay, IL, and died June 04, 1928, in Danvers, Mclean County, IL. He married (2) CLARA KRUEGER Aft. 1928. Listed in the 1880 Woodford Census living with his grandfather Samuel Moreland and his wife Elizabeth 13 yrs of age, and also granddaughter name Alice 16 yrs of age was living with Samuel and Elizabeth Moreland. More About GEORGE HENRY WHITE:Burial: Stouts Grove Cemetery, Danvers, IL Notes for ELENORA HOWARD:Elnora was a member of Christian Church at Lilly, Elenora sister Caroline Howard married Adam Moreland of Woodford County. Caroline and Adam are buried in Centennial Chapel Cemetery, Woodford Co., IL. More About ELENORA HOWARD:Burial: Stouts Grove Cemetery, Danvers, IL Children of GEORGE WHITE and ELENORA HOWARD are: i. MILLIE WHITE, b. August 28, 1885. ii. CLARA EMILY WHITE, b. October 14, 1888, Carlock, IL; d. March 31, 1969, Danvers, Mclean County, IL iii. LEE FRANKLIN WHITE, b. August 05, 1890; d. May 08, 1957, Danvers, IL; m. EVALENA PARMELE; b. 1896;d. 1960. iv. CHARLES RAY WHITE, b. December 20, 1892; m. MABLE MILLER. v. WILLIAM ALONZO WHITE, b. May 01, 1895; d. September 12, 1971; m. MARGARET GRIFFITH; b. 1897. vi. JOHN G. WHITE, b. March 27, 1898; d. September 12, 1959. vii. HENRY SANFORD WHITE, b. May 21, 1901; d. March 01, 1972; m. JOSIE L. FRIEND; b. October 07, 1901; d. June 11, 1971. viii. OREN EDWARD WHITE, b. March 12, 1903; d. December 14, 1962; m. ALTA L. MCCLISTER, September 27, 1925,; b. 1905; d. 1966. ix. VERMON CAREY WHITE, b. June 04, 1905; d. March 18, 1956; m. ABERI DYSON; b. June 12, 1901. CLARA EMILY WHITE was born October 14, 1888 in Carlock, IL, and died March 31, 1969 in Danvers, Mclean County, IL. She married FRED JUILIS LANE December 28, 1910 in Bloomington, IL, son of JOHN LANE and HANNAH HITTLE. He was born January 31, 1882 in Danvers, Mclean County, IL, and died 1973 in Danvers, Mclean County, IL. Notes for CLARA EMILY WHITE:Clara was a Member of Danvers Baptist Church More About CLARA EMILY WHITE:Burial: Stouts Grove Cemetery, Danvers, IL Notes for FRED JUILIS LANE:Fred own land at Danvers RT3 Sec 21 T220a (1885). More About FRED JUILIS LANE:Burial: Stouts Grove Cemetery, Danvers, IL Children of CLARA WHITE and FRED LANE are: i. ERVIN DALE LANE, b. January 30, 1910. ii. ALFRED VERLLAM LANE, b. July 09, 1912. iii. FRANCES LENOA LANE, b. May 23, 1914, Ohio?; d. April 10, 1980, Mackinaw, IL. Sincerely, Karen Heinrich

I'm searching for the family of Sarah Ellen Walden (possiblty of Deer Creek, Illinois according to some photographs taken by a studio in that town). She married Christopher Shaffer of Morton Township, Tazewell County. Their daughter Cora was my grandmother. Linda Folk

Does anyone know which newspapers were being published in Woodford County around 1863-1865? I have been looking for an obituary for Eli Crow, who died in 1864, near Eureka, Illinois, and have not had success. Thanks Eleanor Gibson ============================================================================================================== Eleanor Gibson Director of Credit and Collections Cap Gemini Ernst & Young 233 South Wacker Drive Chicago, Illniois 60604 312 879 4082 (office) 312 879 4059 (fax) CapComm 3934427

I have Woodford Co MEILS who are related through marriage and other connections with my KETTWICH, OLTMANS, DEFREESE and WOLTZEN lines. There were plenty of MEILS in Woodford Co - still are, I believe. Which ones are you interested in? Amy Robbins-Tjaden atjaden@mindspring.com amy@tjaden.com ----- Original Message ----- From: DebAlley@aol.com To: ILWOODFO-L@rootsweb.com Sent: 06 September, 2001 3:48 PM Subject: [ILWOODFORD] MEILS To all, I'm researching this line for my grandson. I've found the MEILS in the 1880 Woodford Co census listed as MILES A son, his family and the widow are in the 1900 Woodford Co census I'm wondering if anyone else has an interest in this name thanks, Debbie

To all, I'm researching this line for my grandson. I've found the MEILS in the 1880 Woodford Co census listed as MILES A son, his family and the widow are in the 1900 Woodford Co census I'm wondering if anyone else has an interest in this name thanks, Debbie

Amy, Could you look up the 1880 cenus for the following names: William A. Robbins Charles Robbins Aaron Robbins thanks Nancy Robbins Raney

Amy that's a wonderful offer, I think I'll take you up on it if it wouldn't be to much trouble would you mind looking up Kauffold, specifically Peter Kauffold I'm still trying to locate his origins in Germany and I've had no luck. I know he resided in Secor in Woodford county. Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much. Sincerely; Curt Kauffold (the airplane doctor)

Amy -what a wonderful offer. When you have time would appreciate any Anthony's in Woodford Co. Thanks, Peggy