This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFC.2ACE/711.11.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Georgia, If you get a chance to go to the Court House again, I would appreciate it if you could take a look for any Shivelys and Hughes in the 1862 to 1869 range. I don't think births were recorded that early, which is the only thing I have an actual date for. My family was only in the area a short time and I'm trying to figure out why they stopped there and for how long. Here is the information I have: Ida May Shively, b. 10/9/1864 in Elkhorn, WI, to Peter Johnson Shively and Christiann(a) Bender Hughes Shively. I know that two boys died in the 1862 to 1866 range: Wesley Hughes, age 8 - 10, possibly first name George, and Argale (Galey) Hughes, age 8 - 10 I know that they were in Michigan until at least July 1862, and were in Illinois by December 1869. Sorry that this information is a little sketchey. I'm trying to find out more information about this family and where the two boys died. Thanks for any assistance. Kim Kendall Mesa, AZ

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFC.2ACE/750 Message Board Post: Looking for ANY info on Albert Morse who m. Melissa (Marsh) Campbell after 1880. They lived in Whitewater as of 1900. Albert was born in the early 1820s in Vermont and had a previous wife before Melissa. He was a blacksmith. Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ripley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFC.2ACE/749 Message Board Post: Looking for more info on my great grandfather Jacob Ripley. He was born 8 Sept 1840 in New Hounsfield NY, moved to Walworth Wisc sometime in 1857 and lived with his brother Levi until he went to fight in the Civil War, where he was badly wounded. He came home, married Mary Elizabeth Derr from Chicago, and they left the area around 1871. Any info about Jacob, his brothers or their descendants would be appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BISHOP/ WOODBURN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFC.2ACE/748 Message Board Post: I'm looking for any information on the Bey Bishop decendents. His wife, Natalie (Woodburn) Bishop did April 3, 1901 and they had 2 children/ Norma born 1884 and Walter born 1892.I do not have a death date for Bey Bishop. If anyone has any info on this family, I'd love to hear from them.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFC.2ACE/747 Message Board Post: I've acquired an old copy of John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" with an inscription that reads " Given to Doris Brunswick by the Congregational Sunday School at Genoa City, Wis. October 5th, 1930, in appreciation of a four years attendance record." I'm willing to give the book up to anyone with a rightful claim.

This lecture was announced in the Janesville Gazette (5/15/03) and might be of interest to list subscribers..."Protecting Wisconsin's Burial Sites" with Deirdre March, at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at the Wisconsin Historical Museum, 30 N. Carroll St., Madison. Call 608 264-6555. Wish I could go. db

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schiesser, Bauer, Krause, Evans Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFC.2ACE/746 Message Board Post: seeking descendants of Caroline Bauer (b. NY ca. 1853) and Joseph Evans (b. PA ca. 1852). Caroline Bauer in Roscoe, Winnebago, Illinois, in 1870. In 1880, they were living in Sharon, Wisconsin, with children Wallace( or Walter), Frank, and Willie(or Nellie).

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFC.2ACE/745 Message Board Post: Would like to return to family. This photo was found at Adams Co. WI flea market Bottom of photo; Delavan, WI

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFC.2ACE/84.1 Message Board Post: I am the last son of Harold F. Andrus. His father was Heman . Heman's Brothers were Darious and Robert. My E-MAIL- [email protected]

I was reading my June 2003 issue of Reader's Digest. On page 112 is an article ("No One Left Behind") about Linda Abrams. She uses her genealogy skills to help the military find the next of kin of MIA's whose remains have been recovered. Hats off to her!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mellon Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/5540/QFC.2ACE/744 Message Board Post: Hi all, I am trying to get hold if my bestfriend from High School. We went to school together at Covina High CA, from 1981-1984. I have been trying for years to get her Number but I can't find it. We lost contact about 1990 or 91. Any help any one can give me would be great. Thank you, Robin

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFC.2ACE/729.1 Message Board Post: Hi again! I do remember them living in Lake Geneva around that time frame. I remember a couple of my mothers siblings. Helen, Ann, Dorthy(Dot), Peggy and LeRoy. I will keep at it until I remember them all. My mother had a picture that was taken of the whole family,minus grandmother; but I dont know what ever happened to it. If my memory serves me right, one of the sisters married Alven ODell, they lived in Harvard, Illinois. One married a Glen Hutson and they lived in Phoenix, Arizona. Peggy married Phil Krohn and they lived in Harvard, Illinois. LeRoy had made a life in the army, I know he was married at one time. I will still keep trying and hope I was of some help. Lu

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFC.2ACE/743 Message Board Post: I'm looking for descendents of Lester Grether. He was born in Jersey Co., IL in 1896. He married a woman named Doris and they had a son named Dean. They show up on the 1920 & 30 Census' living in Chicago but his Sociaal Security death lists him living in Delavan, Walworth Co., WI. I am descended through Lester's brother William M. Grether.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFC.2ACE/741.1 Message Board Post: Hello, I have located and copied the obit, please email me direct with an address. Diana

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BENFER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFC.2ACE/742 Message Board Post: My grandfather and his brother worked for Holton when the company first moved to Elkhorn and into the 1940s. I am interested in information on any company records that may be available (a very long shot in the dark !). I see "vintage" instruments for sale with I.D. numbers. I am looking for reference list of those I.D. numbers to see when they were made. Thank you

Hi, I am trying to find information on Geraldine SHOOKMAN who was b.1908-09 and who was living in Delavan, Walworth County, Wisconsin at the time of the 1930 census with her parents, Louis and Jessie (Kellogg) Shookman. She was single at the time. Does anyone know who she might have married or what might have become of her? I do have Shookman ancestry to share. I appreciate any help you are able to give! Karla

I've been asked to send this Genealogical Institute of Mid-America information on to the mailing list. This is held at Springfield IL 7-10 July 2003. Instructors include: Michael J. Neill: Course I Sandra H. Luebking Course II Lloyd D. Bockstruck: Eastern Sources Paul Milner: British Isles Research Peggy Rockwell Gleich The Illinois State Genealogical Society announces the 9th annual Genealogical Institute of Mid-America July 7-10, 2003 in Springfield, Illinois. Held at the University of Illinois-Springfield. Cost for the Institute is $350 for ISGS members, $400 for non-members. This includes a Sunday evenign reception, evening meals Monday - Wednesday, a banquet on Thursday. Housing is available on the UIS Campus in dorm housing, one person to a room, shared bathroom (2 people) for $165. A separate computer course taught by Michael J. Neill will be offered on Friday, July 11, 2003. Instructors include: Michael J. Neill: Course I Sandra H. Luebking Course II Lloyd D. Bockstruck: Eastern Sources Paul Milner: British Isles Research A registration brochure and more information can be found at the Illinois State Genealogical Society web site www.rootsweb.com/~ilsgs/index.html A description of the courses and an address for further information appears below. Please feel free to distribute this information. Thanks! Sue Kaufman GIMA 2003 Cordinator [email protected] Michael J. Neill: COURSE I Course I is not really for intended for those completely new to genealogy --we've had long-time researchers in this class. We assume you have a working knowledge of most of the records discussed in our sessions and have used most of them before. Throughout the Part I sessions, the promise and pitfall of each record type is discussed. Sandra H. Luebking: COURSE II Course II is recommended for anyone who has mastered basic genealogical record-keeping skills and terminology; is reasonably familiar with common 20th century U.S. local and county sources; can properly abstract and cite a simple will, deed, or census entry; and has worked a minimum of 15 hours each in a genealogical library collection, a family history library or center, and a county court-house. While the focus is hands-on research, internet discussion will be included and the top sites for advanced research will be identified. Lloyd D. Bockstruck: EASTERN SOURCES This course will include research sources and techniques covering the Eastern Seaboard; Arrival and Beyond the Tidewater; the New England Colonies: Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay and New Haven, Connecticut River Valley, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont; The Middle Colonies: New York, Pennsylvania, new Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland; The Virginias, The Carolinas, Ohio River Valley; and Tennessee after the Revolutionary War. Paul Milner BRITISH ISLES RESEARCH Encompassing the whole of Great Britain, including Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and England, this course will cover each geographic location in a detailed "tour" of their research sources. Included will be immigration from those areas to North America. Michael J. Neill: Genealogical Research Computer Class Friday, July 11, 20003 - Plans are being made for an all day computer class with Michael J. Neill. This will be a separate registration. Details are on the website. To be added to the mailing list for further information, please send your mailing address to Susan Kaufman Tavenner GIMA Chairperson at: [email protected] please put GIMA in the subject line. Visit the Illinois State Genealogical Society website www.rootsweb.com/~ilsgs/index.html

Press Release for BIGWILL (British Interest [Genealogy] Group of Wisconsin & Illinois) Contact Person: Peggy Gleich 608-752-8816 [email protected] Family Historians & Genealogists to Study Welsh History & Culture at British Interest Group Meeting Family historians, friends and genealogists of the British Interest Group of Wisconsin and Illinois (BIGWILL) will gather on Saturday, 17 May, to greet historian Kathleen Pickens of Chicago. She will be discussing Welsh history and culture of our ancestors. Members, guests and interested folks are welcome to attend this meeting. No experience is needed. Those attending are also asked to bring their questions. Please check out our Website at www.rootsweb.com/~wiilbig/. A map is located at this site to help you locate our meeting place as well as lots of other helpful and useful information. Our BIGWILL Webmaster will be happy you visited. The meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. with several brief business items and announcements. Refreshments will be served before and after the program and there is no charge. BIGWILL meets at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 6000 Broadway in Richmond, Illinois in the community room. BIGWILL meets every other month in January, March, May, July, September and November on the third Saturday unless otherwise noted. BIGWILL is a genealogical special interest group for all those who wish to research their ancestors in the British Isles. A bi-monthly newsletter keeps members up-to-date on events and resources and gives support. The BIGWILL Register is a growing database of members’ surname interests. Membership for an individual is $20.00, $21.00 for a family. You may write for further information to: BIGWILL, PO Box 192, Richmond IL 60071 or e-mail at [email protected] For further information regarding this meeting, please contact Peggy Gleich at 608-752-8816 or [email protected] or Ann Wells at 815-455-7150 or [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFC.2ACE/711.17 Message Board Post: Georgia, My John Harrison had a wife Abigail (at one time Keeler, I don't know if that was a maiden name or a first husbands name) He moved in the 1840 from Wayne Co,NY to Walworth Wisc with his family. I would like any info on her, -her death or obituary, would be wonderful. They had lived in Heart Prairie, and in Whitewater. Thank you for your kind offer for look up. It is realy appreciated. Pat

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFC.2ACE/711.16 Message Board Post: Hi Georgia, I'm doing research on the Dingman family from Troy, WI. I'm stuck on anyone earlier than John Dingman. Can you find the parents of John Dingman via his death certificate or a line entry on a ledger? Here's what I have on him: Born: 24 Sep 1809, NY or PA; Death: 6 Jan 1876, Troy Center, WI; Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, WI; Married: 16 Jun 1842 to Loruanna Perry in Troy, WI. Thanks, Randy Reith, NH