Effingham County
Queries

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Linda





18 December 2014 - Carole Pinkham

Surname:        DEFEBAUGH, DEVENBAHL, SMITH, TIPSWORD

I am looking for the biological family of William Perry SMITH, born 1853 in Effingham County. As an infant, he was reportedly found abandoned on the steps of Devenbahl's Store, and was adopted by Jonathon SMITH and Sarah Jane TIPSWORD SMITH.  Jonathan and Sarah were married in 1847 in Effingham County.  Jonathan was born in 1810, and died in 1868 in Effingham County.  Anything on this SMITH family or on the adoption story, or on William Perry SMITH's biological family?

29 September 2014 - Brad Rehwaldt

Surname:        MARTIN, REHWALD

I am looking for anyone related to Charlotte REHWALD or her husband Clarence MARTIN.  She lived in Effingham County. She was born in 1888 and was the daughter of Theodor and Marie REHWALD.  I am trying to identify MARTIN on some photos.

10 September 2014 - Wendy Matson Calvert
Surname:        MATSON, VINCENT JONATHAN

I am looking for information on the parents of Vincent Jonathan MATSON.  He was born in Ohio in 1820.  He died in Effingham in 1903.  He lived in Moccasin and Loudon.

05 January 2011 - Mike Stover
Surname:         HARPER, LAKE

Researching the LAKE family of Lucus Township, Effingham County, Illinois.  Burgess Ray and Lydia HARPER LAKE 1801-1888  Also John LAKE,  Henry LAKE and Susan "Rose" LAKE.  Henry LAKE was born about 1837 in Indiana.  Henry's brother was William D. LAKE.  Any information or pictures would be greatly appreciated. Research is being done for Mary LAKE, the 90 year old daughter of William D. LAKE.  Most are buried in Effingham Cemetery or Casey Illinois Cemetery.

02 January 2011 - Gene Hastings
Surname:         MICHELS

Looking for information about John MICHELS, born in Altamont, Illinois on September 17, 1875.  His father was George MICHELS.  John married Leta HOPKINS in 1903 in Iowa. John and Leta had 3 children; a daughter named Irma, a daughter named Janet and one son named George.  George moved to Chicago, Irma moved to Thomasboro, Illinois and Janet moved to Onarga, Illinois.  John is buried in Onargo, Illinois (date of death unknown).


24 December 2010 - William Lee Fiesterman
Surname:     FIESTERMAN

Edward Herman FIESTERMAN is my grandfather.  I'm looking for the names of his parents.  Edward's obituary stated that he was born in Effingham County, Illinois, March 15, 1879.  I would love to know who his birth parents (my great-grandparents) were. All I know is that they were immigrant farmers of German ancestry.  Edward died in the late
1940's but I don't have the exact date of death.  Edward Herman FIESTERMAN had brothers and at least one sister.  I believe that his sister's name was Mary A. or R. FIESTERMAN, 1873-1961.  One of Edward's brothers may have been William A. or R. FIESTERMAN 1870-1922.


22 December 2010 - Larry D. Minton
Surname:     ANDERSON, MINTON

 I'm looking for information about Henry H. MINTON.  I'm told he was born in Effingham County in 1855.  His parents were John W.  and Susan (ANDERSON) MINTON, both born in Tennessee. I don't know if they were married in Effingham County, or in Tennessee.  Henry had a sister, Margret A. MINTON, born in Effingham County in 1848 and a brother John W. MINTON, Jr. born in 1849.

12 December 2010 - Robbi Horath-Stone
Surname:     HORATH, STROUP

 I'm looking for information about my grandmother's family, Mary Ann "Mollie" STROUP. She was born in 1873 and married Conrad HORATH in 1897. She passed in 1945. She is buried in the Oakridge Cemetery in Effingham.  She had a brother named William STROUP who was born in 1868 and passed in the 1930's. They were both born in Indiana, and their parents were born in Ohio.  I don't know her parents' names or any information on them.  I would greatly appreciate any help.

16 November 2010 - Elaine Poole
Surname:     EILERS

I'm looking for information on my great-grandfather, Charles EILERS.  I have been told that he was a mayor of Effingham in the early 1900's. Can you tell me when he was mayor and for how long?

12 November 2010 - Janice Peterson Ernst

Surname:     ERNST, GRAVENHORST, POYTNER

I'm looking for information on the relationship between the two families listed below. 

POYTNER -  3rd cousin to this surname by DNA (range 2-4th cousin) for my husband who is an ERNST.

GRAVENHORST - Great great grandfather Otto ERNST married 1885 in New York  City, New York (second marriage) to Marie GRAVENHORST.  They lived in South Amboy, New Jersey.

There are POYTNERs  and a GRAVENHORST family in Effingham in 1880 according to the Federal census.  At this time there are few GRAVENHORSTs in the USA from Germany.  All are probably related.

04 November 2010 - Vivica Elliott

Surname:     FORSMANN, SIETMAN

I'm looking for information on the parents or siblings of Herman H. FORSMANN (born 1821 in Hanover, Germany- Died 1894).   He migrated from Effingham
County to Idaho.  He married Gertrude FORSMANN (Sietman).  He is my 3rd great grandfather.  I am working on a family tree and I am stuck on any
lineage above him.

03 November 2010 - Barbara J. Peterson

Surname:     PETERS, RUSBALD

I'm looking for information about Conrad Peters who was born in Germany in 1814.  His wife was Sophia RUSBALD.  They lived in Bishop, Effingham County, Illinois as documented in the 1880 Census.  I'm looking for burial or any records for this couple.  Thanks!

01 October 2010 - Brad Rehwaldt

Surname:     BECCUE, REHWALDT, WITTE

I am looking for a decendant of Louise REHWALDT who can confirm the identity of the subjects of an old photo I have. It is of a woman and 4 children. I am pretty sure that her name was Louise REHWALDT who was married to Otto Frederick BECCUE. The picture would have been taken about 1920. Her parents were Johannes Paul REHWALDTand Bertha WITTE.

27 September 2010 - Margaret Langenhorst Wheeler

Surname:     FUELLE, FULLE, LANGENHORST, OTTEN

I am looking for Teutopolis information on the FUELLE (FULLE) family.  Anna Maria Carolina was born Jun 28, 1837, Venslage (parish in Thuine) and died before November 1857, probably in Teutopolis, IL.  Her parents were Johann Gerhard FUELLE and Anna Maria Engel OTTEN who emmigrated in 1860 to North Vernon, IN and then, it seems, to Teutopolis, Effingham County, IL.  Anna Maria married Johan Clemens LANGENHORST on November 24, 1857 in Thuine.  Their children were Johan Folbert LANGENHORST born Nov 16, 1858, Venslage,  and died in 1949 Hospers, IA; Johan Stephen LANGENHORST born 1860 in Venslage, and died  in No Vernon, IN; Johan Herman LANGENHORST born 1863, and died 1937, in Sheldon IA; Anna Magretha LANGENHORST born in Teutopolis, IL and died in possibly California; and Johan Clemens LANGENHORST died 1912, Cherokee, IA


23 September 2010 - Barbara Allan Neal

Surname:      ALLAN, CLAYPOOLE, READEY

My grandfather was John Gillison ALLAN (died approximately 1942) and grandmother was (first name unknown) CLAYPOOLE ALLAN (died 1942-43). Grandfather was the Edgewood town doctor. I know they are buried in an Edgewood cemetery, along with an aunt, Mary ALLAN READEY.  All relatives are passed.  I'm seeking the name of the cemetery where they are buried.

23 September 2010 - Robert Gleaves

Surname:      GLEAVES

I am looking for information on Lucinda GLEAVES. It is belived Lucinda was killed in Aug of 1864 (as told by family members). She was shot by someone on horseback that was shooting at Thomas Benjamin GLEAVES.  Apparently she was holding her infant boy and the shots killed her and the child. It is thought she is buried in Effingham. Thomas took the other 2 boys back to his grandparents in Tennessee and followed Lucinda's killer to the panhandle of Oklahoma and had him hung. 


21 September 2010 - Shirley Talbott

Surname:      FENDER, OAKLEY, TALBOTT

Edna TALBOTT FENDER lived in Edgewood, Illinois around 1955. She was my grandfather's sister. I am looking for more information on their parents. Their other sister's name was Mary OAKLEY from Toledo (Cumberland County) Illinois. I believe their father's name was John Wesley TALBOTT from Toledo, (Cumberland County) Illinois.

21 September 2010 - Jane Cannon

Surname:      MITCHELL, STANLEY

I need help finding where Joseph Henry MITCHELL was born, a record says Effingham. He was born to James and Mary STANLEY MITCHELL in 1876. Any help would be appreciated.


09 September 2010 - Chuck Reynolds

Surname:      BUECHLER

Frank Edward Henry & Daisy May BUECHLER of Effingham adopted a baby girl (Florence Marie (birth name unknown) born in Effingham on 21 August 1896.  I am looking for the birth name and/or parents of Florence.

21 August 2010 - Don Parkhurst

Surname:      PARKHURST

Paul Owen PARKHURST was born approximately 1908.  He died in the 1980's in Peoria County, Illinois. He was married about 1940 in Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois.  Who did he marry?  Who were his birth parents?

21 August 2010 - Kay Edquist

Surname:       MAYER

I am looking for information on the family of Dinah MAYER, born about 1829 in Germany and children Henry, born 1845;  Catherine, born 1847; and Joseph, born 1844, all in Illinois.  This family is found in the 1850 US Census for Effingham, Illinois.  Would like to determine if there is a connection to my ancestors:  Johann and Walburga MAYER who eventually settled in Iowa but were thought to have come to Effingham, Illinois first.

18 August 2010 - Ryan Hunt

Surname:       SHELLEY

I am trying to find information on my grandfather Charles SHELLEY's family. I am trying to find information on Edward Livingston SHELLEY and his father Joseph SHELLEY. This was my grandpa's grandfather...Edward should have had a son by the name of Ezra Cecil SHELLEY and he had a wife named Etta SHELLEY. Edward's father was Joseph SHELLEY born about 1815 in Ohio County, Wheeling, WV. He married Caroline SHELLEY and their children were Edward, Silas, John, Joseph and Daniel SHELLEY. They moved to Effingham, Illinois where Joseph, Caroline, Silas and John all died of cholera within the same year. I am trying to find out more information on Joseph and what country their family came from. Any information that you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

18 August 2010 - Nancy McGrain

Surname:       ETCHASON, LAMB, LANDRETH, PARKHURST, TAYLOR

I am looking for any information on any of the above names.  My Father, Olin PARKHURST was born in Edgewood, Illinois and his family and grandparents lived in Edgewood.  I am especially looking for a James LAMB who was married to Mary S. TAYLOR.

04 August 2010 - Allen Wendt

Surname:       KRETH, WENDT

I am doing geneology research on the WENDT family of Effingham County.  I am tring to locate death records and marriage records for both Johan August KRETH, who had married Johanne Dorothea (WENDT) KRETH possibly around 1831. Records passed to me say that Johanne died around 1879. I have no records of Johans death and would be interested in this also. Would also be interested in their childrens birth and death records, if any are available.

22 July 2010 - Terry L. Deichmann

Surname:       DEICHMAN, DEICHMANN, RHYMER

I am looking for my Grandfather's history for I know no other Deichmann any further back than him.  I know he had a sister named Florence who moved to California in the 1960's.  Why I suspect his family lived in Effingham is that I have a divorce decree between him and my grandmother (Zelma Clara Rhymer). They were divorced in Nashville, Washington County, Illinois around 1923. At that time, he gave his address as Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois. Grandfather's name was Frederic Earl DEICHMANN.  He was born November 12, 1898. I don't know where he was born.  He died in East St. Louis, Illinois in June 1975.  Late in life he legally shortened DEICHMANN to DEICHMAN.  He worked in East St. Louis for the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA), but I don't know what he did there.  Any information would be appreciated.

09 July 2010 - Jeanne Anthony

Surname:       BATY, BEATTY

I am descended from William C. Baty (sheriff of Effingham County in the 1870's). My main concern is William's grandfather, David BEATTY/BATY, born in Virginia or Kentucky, and died July 29, 1845 supposedly in Effingham County. I cannot find clear documentation of his birth place or death record. The Effingham County Clerk's Office states that they don't have death records from that long ago and I cannot find a cemetery record. MANY people have added this information to their family trees, but I am not comfortable until I find a record somewhere. King Cemetery's online records include two relatives: Mary Ann BATY who died in 1845 (wife of David's son John L.) and Sarah James BATY who died in 1877 (wife of David's grandson, William C.). I would very much appreciate something on David: (1) Newspaper obituary, (2) Death reord, (3) Cemetery record, headstone, (4) Anything else that can be found.

05 July 2010 - Judy Garner

Surname:       PARKER, ROMINE

I am looking for information about the family of Clayton PARKER, born in 1807 in New Jersey.  He married Hannah (last name unknown), probably in Greene County, Ohio.  In the 1850 Census, they are in Greene County, Ohio.  In the 1860 Census, they are living in Grant, Indiana.  In the 1870 Census, they are living in Effingham, Illinois, in Summit Township. Their daughter Elizabeth, was born in 1938 in New Jersey.  She married Amos ROMINE. They are also living in Effingham, Illinois in the 1870 Census.  In the 1880 Census for Loudon, Fayette County, Illinois Clayton & Hannah are shown living with Amos & Elizabeth ROMINE.  Amos and Elizabeth had four children: Charles, born 1860; Madora, born 1862; Thomas, born 1867; and Jesse B, born 1877.

12 June 2010 - Ted Cachampis

Surname:       KORES

I am looking for information I am looking for any references to the family name KORES. My mother's father ran a restaurant in Effingham, Illinois. His name was Anastasios Kores.  I'm not certain of the time frame maybe the 20's, 30's? I also do not know the name of the restaurant.

25 May 2010 - Cheryl Havener

Surname:       HADDOCK, LYONN, WRIGHT

I am looking for information about my GG Grandfather, Major William Haddock. He moved to Effingham in October 1864 after the Civil War.  He started the Effingham Register (a weekly paper).  Apparently he sold that paper and took over a paper in Champaign, Ill. (Champaign Times)  He died there February 27, 1879 and is buried in Effingham.  But I do not know where.  He built a 3 story Opera House at a cost of $16,500.00 in 1871 in Effingham.  His widow was Cordelia HADDOCK.  She died in Effingham on April 21, 1898. They had two children, Florence Belle HADDOCK and Frank E HADDOCK born in Effingham on February 21, 1867.  Florence married William LYON on October 24, 1880 and William Bennet WRIGHT on April 24, 1887. Florence died on October 22, 1888 and is buried in Effingham (I beleive near her father). Frank E. HADDOCK died on May 18. 1991 and is buried in Effingham. If you can help me confirm or deny any of this or know what cemeteries were in use in 1870's so I can try to find their burial spots I would appreciate any help.


28 April 2010 - Linda Clark

Surname:       BAILEY, GIBSON, WILLIAMS

I am looking for information about my GG Grandpa, Lewis (Louis) GIBSON born 1836 in Indiana and who married Mary BAILEY born in 1849.  They married in Effingham, Illinois on June 17, 1866.  They had my G Grandpa, Hiram GIBSON born 1876 in Illinois who married Sarah Angeline WILLIAMS born 1877 in Illinois. Hiram and Sarah had my Grandpa, William (Bill) GIBSON born 1903 in Latona, Jasper County, Illinois.  I know the GIBSONS lived in the cities of Effingham, Mattoon, and Olney, but also lived in Jasper County, Illinois.  I know very little about Mary Bailey and nothing of her parents; names, places, etc.  They would be my GGG Grandparents.
I'd be glad to share what I know about the GIBSONS.

25 April 2010 - Kari May

Surname:       HOFFMAN

I am looking for information on Oscar and Mary HOFFMAN, Betty, John, and Lois HOFFMAN. Lois is my grandma (deceased) and Betty (deceased) is my great aunt. I am doing a geneogram for our foster care license class and I don't have much information.  Any help is great.


25 April 2010 - Carolyn Lambert

Surname:       MATSON

I am looking for information on Ida G. MATSON. Could someone look in the Cemetery Books and tell me if Ida G. MATSON is buried next to her husband, Ray V. MATSON.  I need the birth and death date for Ida.   (Note from Linda:  She didn't state the name of the cemetery, but indicated that it is in Effingham County).

31 March 2010 - Roger Thornton

Surname:       GRABNER, HEINIGER, THORNTON, VANDERPOOL

I am looking for information on Anna HEINIGER from Effingham County, Illinois born in 1863 to Joseph and Hannah HEINIGER.  Specially, did she give birth out of wedlock to a Mary Lula THORNTON aka Lulu Marie THORNTON in September 1863 with James THORNTON in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois?  Also, was she later married to William GRABNER of Ohio in Dayton Township, Champaign County, Ohio in 1887 and give birth to a son William John GRABNER in 1889?  Also, was she later married to Henry VANDERPOOL in Shelby County, Illinois in 1898 and give birth to Roy VANDERPOOL in July 1898?

27 March 2010 - Bill Edwards

Surname:       MOORE, WESTLEY

I am looking for information on John WESTLEY or Wesley MOORE born in Effingham, Illinois on February 17, 1875.  He died in Illinois in 1934.
 

27 March 2010 - Monica Cox

Surname:       BOLIN, RADLEY

I am looking for information about Christopher RADLEY, born 1800 in Kentucky and died in January 1847 in Effingham. His wife Sarah Bolin RADLEY died in 1860. I'm trying to find the location of her death. Was it in Effingham County, as well?

25 March 2010 - Brian and Nikki Williams

Surname:       TUCKER, WILLIAMS

I am looking for James (J H) WILLIAMS born 1853 and died 1904.  He married Minerva TUCKER in 1880.  Their children are: Mollie, William W.,  Minnie, Marion, Verdie, Margaret, Ira, Della, Minerva Tina and Dorsie Lawrence.  They lived in Effingham & Fayette counties.  He was said to have owned a tavern in the area.  Looking for parents or sibling of James WILLIAMS or Minerva TUCKER.

22 February 2010 - Retha Flaherty

Surname:   FLAHERTY, FLEEHARTY, FLUHARTY

I am looking for information on Greenberry W. FLAHERTY, born about 1830.   He lived in both Clay and Effingham counties.  When and where did he die and where is he buried?


13 February 2010 - Joyce Vonderheide Mitchell

Surname:   FLEDDERMANN, IMMING, MEYER, SCHMIDT, WENDT

I am researching John Frederick MEYER and Margaret Adelheid FLEDDERMANN. He died in Effingham County in 1868 and she in 1885. Both were from Germany. I am trying to find valid birth, death, marriage dates and their ancestors. Their adult children were Bernadena SCHMIDT, George, Joseph, Henry and Mary IMMING.
She had a sister Anna Maria Fleddermann WENDT who also came to this area.

13 February 2010 - Jackye Carolyn Sordahl

Surname:   LANKFORD, RENFRO

I am looking for records of my GGG-Grandfather who I know as Jimmy LANKFORD.  He moved to Effingham from Hoenwald, Tennessee after the Revolutionary War.  He is said to have died about 1850 and is buried in Effingham.  He immigrated from Ireland and had 3 children, Hickman LANKFORD, Cyntha LANKFORD RENFRO, and Benjamin LANKFORD. He was about 100 years old when he died.

21 January 2010 - Dolores Wyant

Surname:   BATES, HARRIS

I am searching for information about my great-grandmother's family.  All I know is her maiden name was HARRIS, Matilda HARRIS.  In census information it is stated that her father was born in Virgina and her mother was born in Kentucky.  Matilda was born about 1830 in Illinois.  She married Ezra BATES and their first child was born in Effingham.  I would be so grateful for any help locating Mathilda's  father and mother.


03 January 2010 - Roxanne J. Shadwell

Surname:     HALL, SHADWELL, TEIFFEL

I am searching for Irene Teiffel's family. Specifically, Irene was Blanche (Hall) Shadwell's sister. Both sisters, I have been told, grew up in Montrose in Effingham County.
My grandmother, Blanche (Hall) Shadwell died in 1966 when I was about 2yrs old. I would love to find any pics, stories, etc.  By chance, I discovered that Irene Teiffel died in Florida in August, 2009. She was in her late 80s. I did not even know her married name. I had done my yearly google "Blanche Hall Shadwell" search.  I have listed my grandmother on Find A Grave but I do not even know her birthdate.  Can anyone help?

02 January 2010 - Bruce G. Wilkins

Surname:     GWIN, GWINN

I am looking for information about John Newton Gwin (or Gwinn). He was born approximately 1837 in Crawford County, IL and died approximately 1897 in Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois.  He was a lawyer and served as mayor of Effingham in 1877.  He died approximately 1987 in Effingham, Illinois.  I am looking for the exact date of his death and the location of his grave.

14 December 2009 - Jean Caldwell Adams

Surname:     CALDWELL, DICKS, DIX, EDWARDS, WEST

I am looking for any one related to Henry Dickerson CALDWELL (went by H. D.) married second to Ann Mary WEST.  Mother, Naomi DICKS/DIX and husband, Robert Henry WEST, both of whom died in Effingham, Illinois. The WESTs are buried at Dodge Grove Cemetery, Coles County, Illinois.  Am interested in connecting with any one related to these families.

We know little about Sarah A. EDWARDS, the first wife.  We don't know who her parents were and where she came from.  Henry married her in 1853, and lived in Ewington up untl about 1860 when she died.  She and a three-month old son, Joseph CALDWELL are buried in the Ewington Cemetery, outside of Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois.
I go through Henry Dickerson CALDWELL's son, Charles William CALDWELL, born in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois in 1866 but shows on the 1880 census still living with his parents in Effingham.


06 December 2009 - Robbi Horath Stone

Surname:     HORATH, MARTINS

I am looking for the father of Fred Adam HORATH. Fred was married to Della MARTINS from Watson, Illinois. They had 2 children, Vera and Charles. Della was born March 25, 1878. I am looking for Fred's father and his brothers.


07 November 2009 - Chuck Reynolds

Surname:     DRUEN

Emma DRUEN died at age 14 in Effingham, Illinois in 1914.  She was the daughter of Adolph and Dora DRUEN and the sister of Anna DRUEN.  I have a photo of Emma and would like her family and/or descendants to have it if they want it.

22 October 2009 - John Heseltine

Surname:     FLETCHER, KERSHNER, KUSHNER

I am looking for Foreman Spencer KERSHNER or KUSHNER, born Oct. 6, 1847 in Shannon, Ohio, the son of David and Mary J. FLETCHER KERSHNER.  On November. 5, 1863 he enlisted (age 16 but listed as age 18) at Olney, Ill. as a private, Co. K, 48th Illinois Infantry Regiment.  On Aug. 15, 1865 he mustered out at Little Rock, Arkansas. He died of tuberculosis on October 2, 1865 and is buried in King Cemetery. (NOTE: father and three brothers also served in Union army).  I am trying to confirm that he is buried in Effingham County, Ill.


18 October 2009 - LaNere Williams

Surname:     WILLIAMS

I am looking for anyone who has information about the Daniel WILLIAMS who is listed on the 1840 Effingham County census.

23 September 2009 - Leigh Anthony Paintin

Surname:     HARDER, RITCHEY

I am looking for information on Lorenzo Dow HARDER, who was born in 1849 in Tennessee.  He died (date unknown) in Banner Township, Effingham County, Illinois.  He married Mary (maiden name unknown) on an unknown date.  He had a son, Bert Christopher HARDER who was born August 28, 1879 and died June 23, 1922 of appendicitis.  He refused an operation and died at home.  He is buried in Rentfro Cemetery.  He married Daisy Pearl RITCHEY in 1900. 

Bert Christoper is my great-great-grandfather.  I would greatly appreciate any information.


29 August 2009 - Patricia Tebow Williams

Surname:     DIETZ, REDDING, SHANE

I am looking for information on Willis REDDING.  He could be living with families of DIETZ or SHANE who lived at Mason.  We are not sure if he married. We think he is buried in Mason cemetery.

29 July 2009 - Mark Audi

Surname:     KELLY

I am looking for photos of Orville Lumis KELLY and his family. He died in 1863 and is buried in Brown Cemetery, Shumway.

22 June 2009 - Kate Keller Bourland

Surname:     ZIEGLER

While going through my grandfather's box that had several pictures in it, I found a picture of  Jacob Ziegler (dead), written on the back.  It was taken about 1918.  This is not a relative, at least I don't think so, but can not find out any information on him. Can anyone help?

06 June 2009 - Kenny Kopta

Surname:     GRETSCHER

My great-great grandfather moved to Teutopolis and practiced as a physician back around 1880.  According to the 1880 Census he was around 60 years old when he lived in Teutopolis.  His full name is Johann (John) Gottfried Gretscher.  He was a widower when he moved to the town.  I am searching for the possible cemetery he might be buried.

(Linda's note:  I checked the records for St. Francis Cemetery in Teutopolis and he is not listed there.)

29 April 2009 - Dennis Joseph Cohorst

Surname:     COHORST, FELDHAKE, STEINKE

My great grandparents lived in the Island Grove/Effingham area. I would like to know more about when they died and when they were buried. They were Joseph and Elizabeth COHORST. Joseph was born about 1837 in Oldenburg, Germany and came to the U.S. about 1845. Elizabeth was the daughter of Bernard and Anna (STEINKE) FELDHAKE. Joseph and Elizaeth are buried in St. Joseph's Cemetary in Island Grove.  Bernard and Anna are buried in Green Creek Cemetery.  Need help in getting dates for them,

13 April 2009 - Shannon Salaman

Surname:     CARMICHAEL, CORDREY, CORDRAY

I am looking for Isaac CARMICHAEL, born about 1835 in Ohio. He married Julia CORDREY/CORDRAY born in Ohio (date unknown).  They had a daughter Emily Jane born June 10, 1854 in Blue Mount (Effingham County). She married Franklin Christian HERMANN on November 15, 1874 in Altamont. Emily died November 26,  1919 in Springfield (Greene County) Missouri. A brother named Albert Carmichael was listed in her obituary. At that time Albert was residing in Monett, Missouri.

Isaac CARMICHAEL appears to have been married several times, all in Effingham County.  I am interested in finding information on his first wife, Julia.  I can find no record of her death or burial.

Isaac died February 10, 1918 in Altamont.  I would like to know the place of burial.



13 April 2009 - Cheryl Rodriguez

Surname:     BROWN, DEFENBOUGH

I am looking for information about the burial of my great-great-grandfather Hiram H. Brown of Altamont, 5th Illinois Calvary Lieutenant.  He was in the area from approximately the 1840's to approximately 1920 or so.  He was married to Mary C. Defenbough in 1858. He has an inscription on war memorial at Union Cemetary in Altamont but I don't know where he's buried. Also there is something about him being a prominient business man in area, would like to know what kind of business.

30 March 2009 - Sharon Pearce

Surname:     CORWIN, PEARCE

I am seeking information on Wilson T. CORWIN, blacksmith, born about 1834, who migrated to Jackson, Effingham County, Ilinois from St. Paul, Decatur County, Indiana between 1863-1870.  He married first Phoebe A. PEARCE and had a son Lewis L. CORWIN.  Possible second marriage to Jane E. (last name unknown) and had several children.  Married about 1867.

16 March 2009 - Thomas J. Miller

Surname:     MILLER, MUELLER, SUDKAMP

My grandfather's name was Phillip James MILLER (MUELLER), brother of John MUELLER of Effingham or Teutopolis.  I am looking for information on my late great uncle and any other family still residing in the area. I believe there are still some living there with the last name of SUDKAMP.  My great-grandfather's name (I believe)was Engelbert James MUELLER. 

I am also interested in finding out where in Germany they hailed from.

12 March 2009 - Sharon Gerhardt

 Does anyone have any information on a Presbyterian church that was built on Fayette Street or maybe Jefferson Street in the 1800's? 


06 March 2009 - Rev. R. Holman Schmidt

Surname:     DOTY, TIPSWORD

 Looking for early photos of Lucinda Ellen TIPSWORD and Rosannah DOTY.  I have the ones in the TIPSWORD book BY JOHN DOTY, but would like others.Also, if anyone knows of obituaries that might have been written, I would appreciate a copy.

05 March 2009 - Charles T. Young

Surname:     CASTLEMAN
Frank Castleman and Doris Delaney were parents of Charles (my father). Doris re-married a man named Young. Young adopted Charles, possibly in 1940's or 1950's. Any information on Frank CASTLEMAN's family is much appreciated.
22 February 2009 - Kathryn Meyer
Surname:     MILLER, MUELLER

I am looking for information on the parents and siblings of Philip John MILLER/MUELLER, who was born in Effingham County on 6 July 1882. He probably changed his name from MUELLER to MILLER after he left the area, sometime between 1900 and 1909. His mother's name was Elisabeth, and she was a widow by 1900, living in Teutopolis. She had 5 other children, including a son named John and a daughter named Maria. If you have any information on this family, especially Elisabeth's husband, I would love to hear from you! I have information on Philip John's descendants that I would be happy to share.

21 February 2009 - Cathy Von De Bur
Surname:     EWALD

My great-grandfather, Rudolph Carl Christ EWALD, was born in Anklam, Pommern, Germany on May 15, 1857, and died in the United States on July 2, 1908.  His son, my grandfather, lived in Effingham County, but am not sure where my great-grandfather died.  Can you check your records to see if he died in Effingham County?  Also, my great-grandmother, Ida Maria Augusta EWALD (born in Neuendorf, Anklam, Pommern, Germany on May 15, 1860) died on May 9, 1894.  Again I am not sure which county, but think it could have been Effingham.  If they both died in Effingham County, can you direct me to which cemetery(ies) they are buried?  Thank you for your assistance.
18 February 2009 - Edith Acker
Surname:     ELLIOTT, LANE

I am trying to find the parents of my great-great grandfather, Mordecai LANE born August 6, 1804 in North Carolina. He died December 4, 1870 in Effingham County Illinois. In 1833 he married Nancy ELLIOTT (or is it ELLIOT?) in Owen County, Indiana. They begat my great grandfather Acel Timothy LANE.  I just read a post from five years ago by Joseph E. LANE who was also looking for Mordecai's parents. Joseph's great grandfather was Stephen Elliott LANE, Acel's brother. I tried emailing him at two different emails but they are undeliverable. Has anyone been able to establish for certain who are Mordecai's parents?
27 January 2009 - Donna Dasho
Surname:     HARTLIPP

August HARTLIPP came to America in 1862 with his family, including his mother.  According to his daughter's obituary, they settled in Effingham (not sure if city or county).  August HARTLIPP died there and the family moved to Illinois.  His death would have been between 1862 and 1866.  Is his death noted anywhere in the Effingham records?  The family was Lutheran.  I'm not sure if his mother Catherine HARTLIPP died in Effingham County or Washington County.  Any help would be appreciated.
26 January 2009 - Michael D. Tipsword
Surname:     DOTY, TIPSWORD

Do you know where I might find any information on the Tipsword/Doty feud that occurred in Beecher City about the end of the 1800's or early 1900's? I know it was in my great grandfather's (Franklin Wiley Tipsword, of Moccasin) time. Anything you can point me to would be much appreciated.
06 January 2009 - Angela Romain
Surname:     KAUFMANN, OSTERHAUS, NUXOLL, NIEMANN
I am looking for information about my great great grandparents Ferdinand Bernard KAUFMANN (c 1810-1863) married to Eliz Anna NIEMANN (1820-1897) of the Green Creek/Teutopolis area. Elizabeth was orginally married to John OSTERHAUS (c 1806-1844).  I have Elizabeth's ancestoral information from Dinklage.  I can't find anything on John OSTERHAUS's ancestors. He also served in the German army where he was discharged in April 1833 at Osnabruck before coming to the USA.

I am particulary interested in Ferdinand Bernard KAUFMANN's ancestors or siblings of which I can find none.  His Declaration of Intent says he was from PrueBen (Prussia).  My Uncle's research in 1976 said he served in the German army before coming to the US via Bremen to NY in 1837.
 
I am coming to Effingham County at the beginning of February 2009 so if anyone can offer up places I could go to get further info, I would appreciate it.
08 December 2008 - Bobby Joe Paasch
Surname:     PAASCH

I am looking for more information on my second great grandparents. Their names are William George and Mary Jane PAASCH. They were married in Effingham County, Illinois in 1868. My problem is that I can not find any informantion on them before that. William George came to America in 1862.  Mary Jane's maiden name was Stevenson and easily tracked. Also William George claimed some military background on a census form. That would be Illinois Company D, 10th Infantry. Any help would be great and appreciated.
23 November 2008 - Virginia Ronnebaum Knipper

Surname:     RONNEBAUM

I am researching Johann Heinrich RONNEBAUM.  I understand he was part of the founders of Teutopolis, Illinois.  He and Henry Plaspohl had originally platted Oldenburg, Indiana.  I understand that they made their way to Illinois, where they founded Teutopolis. I am trying to find this history for my German cousin, who is in the direct line of Johann Heinrich RONNEBAUM.

I would appreciate any help you can give me on this subject. Thank you.
22 November 2008 - LaNere Williams

Surname:     BALES, WILLIAMS

I would like to exchange information with anyone working on the surname of WILLIAMS from Effingham County, Illinois.  I am looking for the family of a William Greenberry WILLIAMS who married a Chrissy BALES in July 1844 in Effingham County Illinois.  They are next found on the 1850 Gibson County, Indiana census - not found at all on the 1860 census, found on the 1870 Crawford County, Arkansas census and last on the 1880 Jones County, Texas census.

Thank you for any and all information regarding WILLIAMS surname.
03 November 2008 - Reba Shepard

Surname:     HARRIS, TIPSWORD

I seek the parents of Lucinda HARRIS TIPSWORD, wife of Isaac TIPSWORD.  In 1850 they were in the Effingham County, Illinois census.
31 October 2008 - Maxine Houser

Surname:     BAKER, RAMSEY

My great grandmother, Martha Jane RAMSEY BAKER was part Indian.  Our family is interested in finding out what her nationality was.
23 October 2008 - Mike Jones

Surname:     GUY

I'm trying to locate the burial place and tombstone inscription for John William GUY (sometimes the first and middle names are reversed in the records). He died in Welton, Effingham County, 14 November 1864. He was a private in Co. D, 54th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, who got sick, came home, and died at home.  Thank you.
22 October 2008 - Linda Parker

Surname:     PARKER, PETERSON

I'm looking for info on Ezra PARKER (born in 1821 in Ohio and died in Summit Township in 1891).  He was the husband of Lavina PETERSON (first) and Mary J. PARKER (second).  He was the father of Adwin, Martha, John, Dredwin, Simeon, Amanda.  Adwin PARKER (b. 1847) was father of Burel PARKER.
19 October 2008 - Louis Casimir Burmeister

Surname:     BURMEISTER, MEIER

I am looking for information about Christine Friderike BURMEISTER nee MEIER who was born about 1799 in the region of Minden, Prussia and died July 1877.  The family story is that she was buried in Effingham, Illinois, but no one knows where.  She was the widow of Johann Heinrich BURMEISTER (June 3, 1797 - Nov. 5, 1879). The family lived much of the time in Clinton County near New Memphis, Illinois.  A railroad strike prevented her burial in New Memphis.

I am her great-great-grandson.
14 October 2008 - Marcia Zirbel

Surname:     GARLINGHOUSE, HOLMES

I am looking for information about my greatgrandfather - Arza GARLINGHOUSE, born in Effingham in 1850.  He was married to Sarah Elaine HOLMES.  Any info about them would be most
appreciated.  Thank you.
14 October 2008 - Patrick J. Phillips

Surname:     PHILLIPS

I am looking for the parents of Jacob R. "Jake" PHILLIPS, born in February, 1858 in Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois.
14 October 2008 - Vivian Heidbreder

Surname:     FUNK, HAWKINS

I am researching HAWKINS in Effingham County., Illinois. Specifically, Samuel HAWKINS, age 46 who was born in Tennessee.  He is listed in the 1870 Effingham County Census with his mother, Catherine, age 72 who was born in Virginia.  Others living in the household were George FUNK, age 68 who was born in Virginia and Samuel Harris age 16, born in Illinois
21 September 2008 - Susan Mand

Surname:     WEST

I am trying to find information about my great grandfather (Arthur Max WEST).  In the 1900 census, I found "Max WEST" in the Southern Illinois prison in Randolph, Illinois. His occupation is listed as being a
"printer".  His wife Mary L. WEST  and daughter Margaret (birth March 1899) are in the 1900 Effingham, Effingham, Illinois census, listed as a servant in home of Isiah Doty (sheriff.) I contacted the Illinois State Archives and got a document that Max WEST was received at the Illinois prison on April 2, 1900 and released April 4, 1901. His crime was listed as "Abduction."  I would like to know if there was anything written in the Effingham paper of his crime, prior to his entering prison in April 2, 1900. If anyone help me find more information about this incident, I'd be very grateful.  Thank you.
13 September 2008 - Susan Burke

Surname:     McFARLAND, STILL

Florence STILL was born 11-12-1864  near Effingham.  Her parents were Jesse STILL and Sara Ann MCFARLAND.  Looking for the date of death for both Jesse STILL and Sara Ann McFARLAND. 

Thanks for your help.
11 September 2008 - Marvin R. Carter

Surname:     DUFF, HALL

I am looking for a picture of my great grandmother Mary Ann DUFF that I can get a copy of.  She was born 22 June 1865 in Cumberland County.  She married Elisha HALL who supposedly lived and died his later years in Effingham. Her father was Vanburen DUFF.
11 September 2008 - Irene Fallon

Surname:     CORNELIUS, EBERT, ESCH, LANGHOFF

I am researching EBERT, ESCH, LANGHOFF CORNELIUS family names.My g-grandfather was Adolph EBERT born in 1839 in Germany, and died in 1877 in Effingham.  He married Elizabet ESCH born in 1845 in Germany.  She died in 1891 Chicago, Illinois. Elizabeth's second marriage was to Henry LANGHOFF in 1878 Effingham. I cannot find records of the family after that. They did travel to Chicago around 1881-1882. They have not been in any census. Adolph's brothers were Henrich (who married Sophie ESCH) and Johann. Both of them died in Effinham,  Henrich in 1928 and Johann (no date available). Johann married Alvina CORNELIUS (no date).  My grandfather Gustav who was born in 1875 Effingham was 3 years old when Adolph died. His siblings were Karl born in 1868 and died in 1878 in Effingham; Anna Louise born in 1870 in Effingham and died in 1904 in Dunning Illinois; Fritz born in 1873 in Effingham and died in 1903 in Chicago.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
30 August 2008 - Roger G. Perkins

Surname:     CARPENTER, CUTTLER, HUFFMAN, MUSSER

I am looking for dates and parents of a Christian MUSSER who is the father of Christopher MUSSER (March 1799 - 25 July 1871) and Mary Polly HUFFMAN (1800 - 29 November 1886).  Both died in the Holiday, IL area and are buried at Bob Doane Cemetry.

Christopher and Mary had a son Jacob MUSSER (1828-1862) who was killed on 31 December 1862 in Stone Rivers, Tennessee. This Jacob MUSSER had married Priscilla CARPENTER 14 July 1849.  To that union was born a Christopher Columbus MUSSER (16 February 1860- 4 June 1914) who married on 24 December 1882 to Cora CUTLER (3 April 1853 - 3 September 1916).

The Musser family lived in Effingham County, Liberty Township from 1850-60 to the present.  Most of the deceased decendants are buried in Effingham County.

Previously when I posted information I thought that Christopher MUSSER (March 1799 - 25 July 1871) was  married to Mary ABRAMS MUSSER (1800 - 29 November 1886) married 22 October 1818.
Since that the earlier post, I have learned from another descendant of the MUSSER family that she indicates Mary ABRAMS was not the wife of this Christopher MUSSER (March 1799 - 25 July 1871).

I am seeking information regarding the parents of the later Christopher MUSSER.
13 August 2008 - Leslie Woodbury

Surname:     ANGLIN, SHARICK, SHERRICK

My great great grandfather was born on an Indian reservation which we were told is now in Efingham County, Effingham, Illinois.  He stated that he was the first white child born there.  He was born 13 May 1823.  He has gone by both names of Josiah SHARICK/Joseph SHERRICK.  We have been unable to find information regarding his birth or parents.  He married 1 Sep 1852 in Marion County, Illinois to Charity Charlotte ANGLIN.  They relocated to Dallas County,  Missouri by 1869 and raised a large family.  Any information would be appreciated.
30 July 2008 - Phillip H. Beals

Surname:     BEALS

I am looking for information about my grandparents, Wade BEALS and Mary BEALS.  Wade was born in September 1888 and died in Effingham, Effingham County in September 1982.  Mary was born in May 1898, and died in Effingha, Effingham County, in July 1982.  I remember visiting them once when I was very young.

10 June 2008 - Lois Goodrich

Surname:     KOLKMEIER, MILLER, MUELLER, MUNDT

I am very interested in Bishop Township, Effingham County.  My great-grandparents were residents there, having purchased farmland.  John Heinrich Wilhelm (JHW) and Eliza KOLKMEIER purchased land in Bishop Township in 1864.  My other set of great-grandparents were Carl and Marie MUELLER  aka Charles and Marie MILLER purchased land and moved to Bishop Township in 1871.  Both sets of great-grandparents are buried in the St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery south of Dieterich.  My cousin, Delbert and Jeri MUNDT, still live on a part of the land purchased by the Kolkmeier's. 

I have a picture of my father's confirmation class of June 11, 1916 (I have his confirmation booklet).  My father, Fred Carl Georg Miller and his sister, Clara Miller (Mundt) are in it.  I have no clue who the rest of the individuals are. 

I also have a picture of  Bishop School on November 6, 1908.  I think I can determine who three of the people are.  The one by the tall girl is my father's sister, Anne Miller (Forthman), and I believe the other 2 are my father and his brother, William.  William was 5 years older than my father but I can't distinguish which one is my father.  I want to say the one with the "x" is Fred because he was in possession of the picture. 

 If you have information on my great-grandparents, I would enjoy receiving it.  It seems that their arrival in Bishop Township is as far back as I can trace them at this time.

10 June 2008 - Roger Perkins

Surname:     DEVOREM, MUSSER, PERKINS

I am from Beecher City, Illinois, but am retired and live in Peoria, Illinois.   I am searching for possible contacts that my late mother, Irene PERKINS, may have had with persons involved with Effingham County Genealogy.    She died 3 November 2002.  For several years she was activitely involved in compiling family history information on her own paternal parentage, MUSSER, and her maternal parentage, DEVORE.

Rrecently I located some of her genealogy notes and found that her name must have been listed in Effingham County Genealogy.   Since I retired in 2005, I have been trying to continue compilation of the family history she started and the PERKINS family history.
6 April 2008 - Carole Ann Jensen Tucker

Surname:     MASON, TUCKER

I am working on Jonathan Pinkney TUCKER and Leah Electra MASON's family, and am needing to clarify some data.  I am working from the census. I have a nice picture of "Uncle Pink" and Electa Tucker probably take early 1900's. They had children Lenora Ann or Lovey; Elisha Benjamin; Natte D; and Paul.  Then in the 1910 census they had a daughter Bly who was 12 years old.  But I don't find her again in a c
6 April 2008 - Carole Ann Jensen Tucker

Surname:     MASON, TUCKER

I am working on Jonathan Pinkney TUCKER and Leah Electra MASON's family, and am needing to clarify some data.  I am working from the census. I have a nice picture of "Uncle Pink" and Electa Tucker probably take early 1900's. They had children Lenora Ann or Lovey; Elisha Benjamin; Natte D; and Paul.  Then in the 1910 census they had a daughter Bly who was 12 years old.  But I don't find her again in a census.  In the 1880 census there was a Winnie, a daughter, who would be the age of Natte D, so this must be one and the same.

In the 1920 census Paul and wife Lela Neaville were in Effingham County with Jonathan and Electa. Paul and Lela had children Noble, Ralph and Bernadine.  But in 1930 Paul and family are living in Decatur in Mason County, Illinois with their children Noble, Ralph, and no Bernadine, so did she die?
6 April 2008 - Betty Waite Myers

Surname:     HAMILTON, WHITE

JAMES SANFORD WHITE killed JOHN HAMILTON in September,  1869 in the Old Legottee area of  Fayette County, Illinois.  WHITE was sentenced to Joliet prison and served around eight years.  After his release, he and wife, Nancy PIPPIN WHITE moved to Effingham County for a few years before moving back to Fayette County and eventually to Missouri.  Would Effingham County have a newspaper article available for that period that would have details of the fight and murder?
16 March 2008 - Sherry Smith-Stanford

Surname:     LINDER

Where would I find the actual position of burials in the Watson Cemetery, Watson, Effingham County, Ilinois? Surely there is a map of the graves. There is a large area with no stones next to my LINDER relative, and I thought that maybe some of the small children and infants of the family were buried there with no stones or the stones are now missing.  I saw a Watson Township building as we drove around.  Is there a city clerk or something similar? I'm coming up empty on the Internet.  Thanks for any help. 

28 February 2008 - Lois Goodrich

Surname:     BATKA, BOETTCHER, MILLER, MUELLER

I'm looking for information on Charles MILLER.  He arrived in the United Sates via Chicago in 1866.  He came from Trept am Tollenz Prussia Strausberg, Germany.  He was born April 14, 1836 and died June 18, 1914.  He was known as Carl MUELLER in Germany.  He was a resident of Bishop Township, Effingham County.  He married Marie BOETTCHER or BATKA.  She was born in Germany on January 23, 1838 and died on March 23, 1917.  I have an 1854 picture of Carl as an 18 year old in Germany where he served as a "guard for Kaiser Wilhelm".  Both Charles and Maria are buried in St. John's Cemetery in Dieterich, Illinois.
28 February 2008 - Lois Goodrich

Surname:     KOLKMEIER, THOMASMEYER

I'm looking for information on John Heinrich Wilhelm KOLKMEIER aka JHW KOLKMEIER who was married to Eliza (THOMASMEYER) KOLKMEIER.  We know they arrived in Effingham County, Bishop Township, purchasing land in 1864.  Both are buried in St. John's Cemetery in Dieterich, Effingham County, Illinois.  Their respective birthdates are 1833 and July 14, 1840.  They came from Hanover, Germany.
26 February 2008 - Carol Watson

Surname:     GALLOWAY, GALLAWAY, LEECH

My great-great-great grandparents lived in Effingham County -- maybe from 1813 until about 1845. They were: Adam and Sarah (LEECH) GALLOWAY (or GALLAWAY).  I believe Adam died about 1838, but Sarah remained in the area until her death -- about 1845.  Any information about this family would be appreciated.
24 February 2008 - Angela Romain

Surname:     KAUFMANN, NIEMANN, OSTERHAUS

I am looking for further information on John (Johann) Frederick OSTERHAUS (1806?-1844) of Green Creek, Effingham County.  He donated 40 acres of land for St Mary's Church in Greencreek.  He was married to Anna Elisabeth NIEMANN (1820 of Bahlen, Dinklage, Oldenburg, Germany) who later married Ferdinand Bernard KAUFMANN (1810?-1863) who lived in Green Creek (my great grandparents).
I have all the ancestry.com stuff and have added some stories but what I was curious about is: Is it true that John was the first person interred at St Mary's and second, does anyone know who his parents were and where he came from in Germany? And for that matter, where did Ferdinand KAUFMANN come from in Germany (naturalized in Cinncinnati, Ohio).  I can't find anything on familysearch.org or ancestry.com as to their original families.
10 February 2008 - Robert Davis

Surname:     DAVIS, SHOUSE

I am looking for information on Isaac H. SHOUSE and his wife Mary Hudla DAVIS SHOUSE. They were married on December 18, 1859, and were on the Effingham County census for 1860. Thank You.
02 February 2008 - Andrea Walston

Surname:     DEITERMAN, FELDMAN, HATKE, WENTE

I'm researching Joseph HATKE, born 10 October 1817 in Bragel, Germany and died 18 May 1905 in Teutopolis, Effingham County, Illinois.  He married Maria Anna FELDMAN,  born 07 April 1925 in Germany and died 13 July 1863 in Teutopolis, Illinois.  They were married about 1840 and had the following children: Maria Anna Bernadine HATKE, born 15 July 1843; Josephine Anna HATKE, born 30 August 1847; Maria Catherine HATKE, born 29 August 1849; Anna Maria HATKE born 1855; Maria Elizabeth HATKE, born 07 February 1856; Joseph Wilhelmus HATKE, born 30 October 1858; Maria Wilhelmina HATKE, born 30 October 1858; and John Theodore HATKE, born 19 December 1860.  I would like to contact others doing research on the HATKE, DEITERMAN, and WENTE lines.
01 February 2008 - Pat Crawford

Surname:     CRAWFORD

I am looking for information about my father, Joseph CRAWFORD, who died when I was ten years old.  He graduated from Effingham High School in 1931 or 1932.  He passed away on November 6, 1956 in a hospital in Aurora, Illinois and is buried in St. Michael's Cemetery in Wheaton, Illinois.  I'm told his middle name was Michael, but he changed it to Charles (I don't know when). He was a veteran of the US Army and served as a clerk in a hospital in India during WWII.  Any information about him or the CRAWFORD family would be very much appreciated.
27 January 2008 - Penny Hobson

Surname:     ALTHOFF, BECKER, EYBIN, EDEN, ROST

I am looking for missing siblings of Herman Julius ROST, who was killed by a train in November, 1884.  He and his wife Anna (EYBIN, EDEN-ROST are buried in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Effingham, Illinois. His two natural daughters Christina (Stena) and Laura Rosella were born and lived in Effingham until they became adults. Laura (ROST) ALTHOFF went to Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois.   Christina (Stena) ROST married Charles BECKER and lived in Effingham. They (and several children) are buried in Watson Cemetery.

Anna was first married to Minger Janssen EDEN. They had five children.  He died about 1871.  Anna married second Herman J. ROST  I think Minger is also buried at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Effingham, but I'm not completely sure.  A step-daughter, Ardena Gesine EDEN born in Germany, married Henry J. Reinholt/Reinholdt and moved to Urbana, Champaign County, IL, where he ran a business.

Any help, hints, or tips would be appreciated.

25 January 2008 - Michael Hebler

Surname:     SHARRICK

I am searching for information on Josiah SHARRICK/SHARICK/SHERRICK, etc, but SHARRICK is the correct spelling. Josiah was born on May 13, 1817 in what is now Effingham County; however, I believe Effingham County wasn't established until 1831 (14 years later), so possibly Fayette or Crawford counties. I am not aware of any brothers or sisters nor his parents names. I am in touch with many distant cousins regarding Josiah, but we all seem to be stuck at this point. Any direction you can point me into would be greatly appreciated. I'm not sure his death information would be of benefit or not, but just in case, it's: February 8, 1922 in Springfield, Greene, Missouri (yes, he lived to be 104 years old).
23 January 2008 - Charlotte Antonic

Surname:     FRITTS, MATTHEWS, SCHROYER
 
I am looking for relatives who have lived in the Shumway area in the late 1800's to 1900's. The names would have been SCHROYER and FRITTS. I was told my grandfather, Sam SCHROYER, may have lived there until he came to St. Louis, but I do not know exactly when. Approximate dates may be 1875-1905. I am seeking information on GEORGE and AMMALINE SCHROYER for a possible connection there. Another name that has come up it MATTHEWS but I don't know if there is a connection there. Anything I can find out I would be most grateful for.

21 January 2008 - David J. Manske

Surname:     HUTTON

I am looking for information on Thomas HUTTON (wife Elizabeth). They are listed as living in Summitt Township, Effingham County, in the 1870 census. Both died in 1878, according to my information.
10 January 2008 - K. Price

Surname:  PATTERSON

I am trying to locate where brother and sister,  Lewis PATTERSON and Mary E. PATTERSON are buried in Effingham County. They died somewhere between the 1860 census and the 1870 census. They were the children of Thomas & Christen PATTERSON. Thomas and Christen are both buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Moccasin Township, so I was wondering if the two children are there also?? Thank you very much for any information.
05 January 2008 - Mike Askins

Surname:  ASKINS

I'm looking for information about Jonathan ASKINS, born in 1793 in Virginia, died between 1850-1860 in Effingham County, Illinois.  I've been unable to find his burial place.  Does anyone have a transcription for Agney Cemetery?  I think he is buried there.
19 December 2007 - James Robby McGaughey
Surname:  LUCAS, MCGAUGHEY

I am trying to link my gandfather Glen Jackson MCGAUGHEY to his parents who are James MCGAUGHEY and Emily LUCAS from Effingham County.  What I really need is information on James and Emily and their families. Any help is greatly apreciated.

18 December 2007 - Sharon Gerhardt
Surname:  DAVIS, MEEKS, SMITH

I'm looking for information on my great grandparents William D. MEEKS born December 9, 1861 in Effingham County, Illinois; died Augusut 2, 1946 in Effingham. He married Melison (Mellie) SMITH on February 12, 1882.  She was born December 17, 1864 in Boone County Kentucky and died February 9, 1947 in Effingham.   William was known as Bill MEEKS and was the chief of police in Effingham about 1915 until he retired.

I would like to find information on William MEEKS' parents, William R. MEEKS and Rebecca DAVIS, who were married March 1, 1858 according to the Illinois State Marriage Index 1763-1900.    William R. MEEKS was born about 1834 and died 1864 (he may have died in the Civil War).
18 December 2007 - Terry Backs
Surname:   ARNOLD, BACKS, MOON, NELSON, VAULTENBURG\

Am looking for information related to the following families who resided in the Effingham/Altamont area from the mid to late 1800's to now.
Henry MOON and Opal VAULTENBURG MOON,  Ed VAULTENBURG, Nora ARNOLD VAULTENBERG, Lloyd NELSON and Zalia NELSON, Raymond BACKS, and Henrietta MOON BACKS.  Effingham doesn't appear to have a lot of useful genealogy/vital records information on the internet, so any information that could be provided concerning these families would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks for your assistance.
28 November 2007 - Susan Pena
Surname:   GILMORE, IDLEMAN

Looking for pictures and/or information, especially  pictures of the graves of Julia Ann GILMORE IDLEMAN (1835-1914) and Jacob IDLEMAN (1822-1878).  They are buried at the Wabash Baptist Cemetery at the corner of Illinois Highway 735 and Illinois Highway 400 in Effingham County.> I was in this part of Illinois in 2005 but I didn't know where they were buried at the time so I did not get over that way.

These are great great grandparents of mine.  Any information about them and their children is appreciated.  Mary Nettie IDLEMAN, their daughter, is my great grandmother.

24 November 2007 - Bobby Joe Paasch
Surname:   PAASCH, STEVENSON

I am looking for a marriage license for my great-great granparents,  Mary Jane STEVENSON (from Effingham, Illinois) and William George PAASCH possibly married in Effingham County in 1867. They later moved to Nebraska in 1870.

31 October 2007 - Bill Coffman
Surname:   HEWKIN

I'm looking for any information about Joseph and Lucinda HEWKIN between 1865 and 1877. Their children were Mary Jane, Holly Josephine, William, Joseph, George Benton, Ella, and Freddie Elmore.  Joseph was from England and served in the Union Army during the Civil War.  Joseph returned to Effingham, Illinois after the war.  He later moved to Missouri I believe around 1877. The next record I can find for Joseph was the Missouri 1900 census. 

28 October 2007 - Tony Holland
Surname:   HOLLAND, KOESTER, WILLENBORG

I'm looking for information on Betty Jean HOLLAND.. She is the daughter of Herbert HOLLAND and Genevieve KOESTER HOLLAND.  Following Herbert's death in World War II, Genevieve married a man named WILLENBORG in 1947 and they had, I believe, three children.
19 October 2007 - Jay Tegeder  (Jay, I put in the wrong link; please contact me privately. Linda)

Surname:   RIEMANN, NIENABER

I am searching for death records and any other information on two Effingham County, Illinois ancestors of mine. The first is Christian RIEMANN, who entered Effingham County in 1838 and died in 1868. He was a founding member of Saint Aloysius Church. Christian Riemann was my great-great-great grandfather.

The second is Henry NIENABER who taught at the Saint Aloysius School in 1856. He was my great-great grandfather.

Thank you for any information you can give me on his birth, death or other.
10 October 2007 - Debra Bladt
Surname:   DEVORE, MCGEEHON

I am looking for any information on my great-grandmother's family.  Her maiden name was Birtie Mae MCGEEHON.  Her parents were W.H. and Laura (DEVORE) MCGEEHON. She was born circa 1880 in Effingham County, Illinois.
10 October 2007 - Roger G. Perkins
Surname:   CARPENTER, CUTLER, MUSSER

I am looking for dates and parents of a Christian MUSSER who is the father of Christopher MUSSER (March 1799 - 25 July 1871) and Mary Abrams MUSSER (1800 - 29 November 1886) married 22 October 1818. Christopher and Mary had a son Jacob MUSSER (1828-1862) who was killed on 31 December 1862 in Stone Rivers, Tennessee. This Jacob MUSSER had married Priscilla CARPENTER 14 July 1849. That union born a Christopher Columbus MUSSER (16 February 1860- 4 June 1914) who married on 24 December 1882 to Cora CUTLER (3 April 1853 - 3 September 1916).
The Musser family lived in Effingham County, Liberty Township from 1850-60 to the present.  Most of the deceased decendants are buried in Effingham County.
07 October 2007 - Michael Corns
Surname:   BLOCKARD, OLINGER, MYERS, TROXELL

I am looking for information on Eliza LOCKARD who died in 1851 in Effingham County. She married Andrew LOCKARD in Effingham County in 1848.  I believe her maiden name was OLINGER, since she is buried next to many OLINGER graves in Tipsword Cemetery, but first married a TROXELL.  Because in the 1850 census, Andrew LOCKARD was living in Effingham County with wife listed as Eleanor (although I believe it was Eliza since oldest daughter was also an Eleanor) and children with the last name of LOCKARD and TROCHILL which I believe is TROXELL misspelled.  One of the daughters is Sarah M. TROCHILL (TROXELL) who in 1857 married my great-great grandfather Upton MYERS in Effingham County.  Can anyone help me figure out this mess?
23 September 2007 - Phyllis Kilgore
Surname:   BABBS, BUTCHER, KILGORE, OLINGER, SHEEHAN

I am looking for information on Lillie Ann BUTCHER (OLINGER, SHEEHAN) of Effingham, Illinois.  Her husband was Walter OLINGER. Walter had a twin sister Winnie or Minnie OLINGER that married a BABBS. Walter and Lillie had eight children: Vera OLINGER (Kilgore); James OLINGER; Louis OLINGER; Ina OLINGER; Paul OLINGER; Elmo OLINGER; Bertha OLINGER (STARK); Francis OLINGER.  Lillie's second husband was Frank (Shorty) SHEEHAN Sheeham (Shorty). Any information on the twins or surnames would be appreciated.
23 September 2007 - Jack Tucker
Surname:   Merry

I have a family bible that says my great-grandfather married Minnie MERRY in Effinham County, Illinois on October 15, 1891.  I have another souce that says they were married in Clay County, Illinois.  Minnie's parents were Thomas and Mary (Dunn) MERRY.  I am trying to 1) confirm the location and 2) try and track down any surnames of MERRY that may be still in the area and connect with them to trace that side of my family.  I wish to hopefully fill in some gaps of my heritage. Thanks.
23 September 2007 - Matt Russell
Surname:   Funkhouser

I am looking for the gravestones of Colonel John J. FUNKHOUSER (and his family).  He was wounded in the Civil War at the battle of Chickamauga.
Are they buried in Funkhouser Cemetery?
20 September 2007 - Jerry (Jeri) Greenwood Wesley
Surname:   Greenwood, Murphy

I am a direct descendant of Thomas J. GREENWOOD, Sr., who lived in Effingham County, Illinois with his family.  He was married to Salina MURPHY in 1844 in Effingham County, Illinois. Thomas J. GREENWOOD, Sr. was my great- great grandfather. He died on or about March 27, 1863 in Jernigans Thicket, Delta County, Texas.  His son, Thomas Jefferson GREENWOOD, Jr., my great grandfather, was born on February 7, 1853 in Effingham County, Illinois.  He died on December 27, 1910 in Sunset, Montague County, Texas. I would love to correspond with anyone from either of these families and would love to know where Selina MURPHY is buried.
17 September 2007 - Dennis Erickson
Surname:   Oxley, Stiles

I am looking for John Franklin OXLEY, who died in Altamont May 1, 1929.  Would like to find grave site location and obituary.
Also looking for Eliza OXLEY, possibly Eliza Oxley Cantor Stiles, whose short obituary only says her funeral was at Bethel.  Date possibly 1901.
23 August 2007 - Janet Donner
Surname:   Babbs, Carmen, Cooksey, Parkhurst

I am looking for information on Nellie BABBS daughter of William and Sarah (Cooksey) BABBS. She married Ead CARMEN in 1895. Evidently she married  a Clive or Oscar PARKHURST. When she died in 1910 there are 2 obituaries. One names Ead CARMEN and the other names CLIVE PARKHURST. Nellie is buried in Mahon cemetery under the name CARMEN. Any information would be helpful.
19 August 2007 - Penny Hobson

Surname:   Althoff, Becker, Eyben, Eden, Gerard, Rost, Reinholt, Wissen
 
I am working on Althoff, Becker, Eyben, Eden, Rost, Reinholt, Wissen, born in Germany and Effingham, IL.  If you are researching any of these families please contact me. I'm interested in sharing and pictures and stories. I am seeking marr. of marriage of Clarence Herman Althoff and Martha E. Gerard.
17 August 2007 - Polly Eckles

Surname:   Burgoon, Clow, Wills
 
I am searching for the death date of Charles CLOW who married Alice BURGOON on June 9, 1892 in Effingham County.  His son Charles Jr. married Julia WILLS (unknown marriage date).  Thank you.
09 August 2007 - Theresa J. Hoelscher

Surname:   Hoelscher
My great-grandfather was Henry John HOELSCHER of Teutopolis. His son (my grandfather) was John Henry HOELSCHER of Teutopolis. I would like information regarding Henry John HOELSCHER, including other children, parents, etc.
29 July 2007 - Juanita Strohl

Surname:   Claypoole, Wilkinson, Writere
I am looking for the burial places of three of my ggg-parents,  Benjamin Newkirk WRITER and Ann (or Elizabeth) WRITER. Ann died between 1865 and 1870.  I was told that she was buried in Cherry Tree Cemetery, but I cannot find that cemetery. Benjamin died after 1880. They lived in Mason and in and around Effingham County.

I'm also looking for where James CLAYPOOLE is buried. His first wife,  my ggg-mother, is buried in Union Cemetery in Mason, Illinois.  He remarried, to a Martha WILKINSON.


17 July 2007 - Koni Power

Surname:   Ledbetter
My grandfather Ewell LEDBETTER (born January 5, 1905) was a truck driver and was killed by a train in Altamont on June 5, 1943.  I'd like to hear from anyone with information on the truck/train wreck or information of how to find a copy of a local obituary that might have appeared in the paper then. Thanks for any help!
09 July 2007 - Shelly Fleming

Surnames:   Higgs, Michels
I have a picture of my Great-Great-Great Grandfather George MICHELS with another "old" man.  The back of the photo reads "Grandpa Geo. Michels and Uncle George HIGGS".  Does anyone know of a connection between these two families? Or.......... could it just be a way showing close friendship between them?
19 June 2007 - Nancy Peterman

Surname:   Claypool, Mitchell

 Would appreciate information on husband and wife, Luke Walton MITCHELL and Ellie CLAYPOOL, the parents of Joseph Oscar MITCHELL, born November 18, 1876 in Edgewood, Illinois and Louis Marsh MITCHELL. I think Marsh and Walton are passed-down family names. Luke and Ellie MITCHELL are my great grandparents.  Oscar is an uncle. Louis MITCHELL is my grandfather.  I would like to know more about the background of my family.
12 June 2007 - Linda Meyers

Surname:   Beesing, Besing, Busing

 I'm seeking information on the Henry and Louisa BEESING/BESING/BUSING family.  Their son William was born in 1864.  He married Augusta  ALWERT(?)  The BESING family lived in West Township,  Effingham County in 1870.

03 June 2007 - Phyllis Phillips

Surname:   Allen, Shumard, Wilkinson

 Zachariah ALLEN married Rebecca SHUMARD on April 19, 1861 in Effingham, Illinois (she was his 2nd wife). They are found in 1870 in Effingham County, Illinois.  I believe that their son was Oran ALLEN, born October 1883.  Zachariah's children by Alice WILKINSON (mortality census 1860 Effingham County, Illinois) shows Aaron William Henry ALLEN, born Mary 1856; Oscar E. ALLEN, born 1855; and Francis A. ALLEN, born 1853 (according to the census).  Aaron William Henry ALLEN married Emma "Unknown".  Their children were Gracie, Alva, George, Harry, Ora and Meryl.

I have been unable to locate the other sons of Zachariah or his death date.  He may have moved to Jasper County in 1900. 

Any additional information or corrections will be appreciated.
20 May 2007 - Nancy May

Surname:   WOODS

 Looking for information on the WOODS family from Canada, living in Effingham per the 1880 Federal Census (page 10) WOODS J. X., age 35, railroad engineer; Margaret, age 55, mother;  A. P. age 21, brother, railroad fireman; Jennie, age 23, sister; J. B., age 13, brother; Cadden Belle, age 19, sister; James, age 6/12, nephew.  Page 41 WOODS ,Joseph, age 27, barber; Jennie, age 24, wife; Joseph J., age 2, son, born Ohio. I think the father is Francis born about 1825 in Canada.

Any info will be greatly appreciated
6 May 2007 - Wayne Shelley

Surname:   TARRANT

I have some info on the Tarrant family but it would be good to know more.
My great-great grand mother Lucinda Elizabeth Wood Shelly is an older sister of Mary Ann (Molley) Wood born in Georgia July 1849. Mary Ann Wood married John Tarrant of the 98th IL US Army. Elizabeth and Mary Ann were among a company of women arrested for treason by William T. Sherman in July 1864. They were working at the textile mills at Roswell, Georgia. The 98th IL was in the area at that time. I noticed two men listed in the 98 Il Co K by the name of Torrant.  Most likely this is John and Newton Tarrant. My great aunt married a John Tarrant with the same Military history ( see 1860 Effingham Co, IL census Leonard D Tarrant age 48 born in South Carolina.  Leonard  is the father of John.

I am always glad to share the info that I have.  I would like to make contact with someone of the Tarrant family.
4 May 2007 - Arlene Michael

Surname:   THOMPSON

My family comes from Effingham County.  My mother, Gladys THOMPSON was born in 1898 in Watson, Illinois and died in 1967. Her father was Henry THOMPSON, born 1859 and died in 1938.  Her mother was Hattie MCCLAIN THOMPSON, born 1868 and died 1944. 
My mother told me the courthouse burned down and all the records were lost.  My question is: Is there any way to find records?  I'm trying to find Henry's parents names.  Thanks for any help.
16 April 2007 - Scott Stroud

Surname:   STROUD

I am researching the Thomas STROUD line.  I am descended from his son Ephraim Joy STROUD who migrated to Oklahoma after serving in the Civil War.  I understand that there is a STROUD Family Reunion held in Effingham County and would like information about that as well.
05 April 2007 - John Holler

Surname:   HOLLER

My grandfather's name is Walter William Holler, born 10/20/1887 in Edgewood in Effingham County. He died on 9/3/1924 and his burial was in Oak
Ridge Cemetery in Effingham.  His father's name was John Holler.
 
My grandmother's name was Mary Ellen Elizabeth (Marion) Holler. She was born 11/1883.This is about all I have on my grandmother. In the 1920 US census they gave her name as Ella Holler.  In the 1910 US census, she was listed as living with her father and family, along with my 1 year 11 month old dad.  She was listed as Ellen Holler, a daughter.

31 March 2007 - Cathi Blankenship

Surname:   PENWELL

I would welcome any information on my mother's family.  She is the granddaughter of Lewis T. PENWELL.  He is a Civil War veteran and is buried in the cemetary on the North side of old highway 40 between Vandalia and Effingham (I'm not sure if it's called Effingham Cemetary or something else).  Her parents were Clyde A. PENWELL and Sarah K. PENWELL, born in Vandalia, but later moved to Decatur (where I was born and raised).
Thank you for any help you can give me.
30 March 2007 - Pamela Sue Moody

Surname:   BLUNT, MOODY

I am searching for information on Joshua MOODY who was born in 1814 in Kentucky and passed away in Effingham on 25 Dec. 1852.  He was married to Irena BLUNT in 1839 and had three children.  Joshua is my husband's great-great grandfather.  Thank you.
01 March 2007 - Barbara Head Ward

Surname:   BROOKHART, OSBORN

I am searching for information regarding Usual OSBORN who married Jemima BROOKHART on 15 July 1817 in Madison County, Illinois.  According to records given me they spent their married life in Effingham County, Illinois.  Usual died about 1840, and Jemima died about 1860.  They had 9 children.  Usual had 5 children by a previous marriage.  Any information on this couple and/or their children would be most helpful ....thanks.
23 February 2007 - La Nere Williams

Surname:   WILLIAMS

Is there anyone researching Edward W. WILLIAMS who was born about 1832 in Illinois and is on the 1860 and 1870 census for Effingham County Illinois?  Would like to know who his parents and siblings are.  Thank you.
15 February 2007 - William Gillespie

Surname:   GILLESPIE, WILSON

I am searching for information on the father of  James B. GILLESPIE, born 3 June 1830 in Ewington, Effingham County, Illinois. James marrried Cynthia Ann WILSON in Watson, Effingham County, Illinois in 1859. One of their sons was my grandfather, Oliver. Family rumor has it that James' father was Joseph or Josiah.   Thanks.
12 February 2007 - Rick Wood

Surname:   NOKES

I'm researching my great-great-great-grandparents, Amos & Mahala NOKES in Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois 1850-1900.   Hope to connect with anyone else researching this family in order to share information.  Thank you.
 
27 November 2006 - Adam Gale

Surname:   CUNNINGHAM

I've got a Great Great Great Grandfather that I'm looking for by the name of Columbus CUNNINGHAM (maybe Christopher Columbus CUNNINGHAM). Christopher Columbus CUNNINGHAM was evidently born in Edgar, IL about 1852. He lived most of his life in Effingham, as I understand. I know he had children born in Effingham County (Charles Franklin CUNNINGHAM), but I can't find when/where he was born.  Can anyone point me the right direction?

26 November 2006 - Carol Woron
Surname:   MARTIN, MEARS
I am looking for information regarding Presley Marmaduke MARTIN.  I am his great-great-grand-daughter and am researching his history.  I have his diploma from medical school which he attended in the late 1850s in Washington, D.C.  My mother, Harriett Neville MEARS was born and raised in Watson in Effingham County, IL.  I know that Presley Marmaduke MARTIN moved to Effingham County after leaving Washington, D.C. in the early 1860s (1861?), but I am unable to find any records of him in Effingham County, Il.  Any information that you have (dates of birth/death, burial location, etc.) would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.
25 November 2006 - Mary Turton
Surname:   MARHERT, MOORE
I am looking for information on John MOORE who married Sarah MARHERT in Effingham County, IL on April 22, 1907 per the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index online via the internet. Sarah Salome MARKERT/MORKERT/MARKET is my great aunt.  She was sister to my grandfather Benjamin Franklin MARKET who was born and raised in Cumberland County, IL.  Sarah married John MOORE. They had a daughter, Sarah, who died in infancy shortly after she was born (about 1907) according to the family Bible. According to the 1910 census, John and Sarah were living in Cumberland County, but their infant daughter was deceased by then.  In 1917, Sarah married  Henry JOHNSON.  I do not know the cause of the end of John and Sarah's marriage.  I know nothing else about John except for what the 1910 census yields, which that John was a day laborer doing odd jobs and he was born in Indiana, and his father was born in Indiana and his mother in Illinois.  John and Sarah were living with or next door to Sarah's widowed father, Daniel MARKET, and his bachelor brother, John L. MARKET.
05 November 2006 - Nancy Shelton
Surname:   WEIFENBACH

I'm looking for any information on John WEIFENBACH that lived in Dieterich, Illinois in Effingham County.  He is my son's biological great-grandfather. We have no information on the family as all of Mr. WEIFENBACH's children were adopted out to different families because he was too old to care for them after his wife left him.  Thank you to anyone that can help.
20 October 2006 - Jean Caldwell Adams
Surname:   CALDWELL, WEST

I'm looking for burial information on Walter CALDWELL, son of Ann Mary WEST and Henry D. CALDWELL, born in Effingham about 1875.  Also the brother, Franklin. We know the other brother, Robert A. CALDWELL, was born in Mattoon on December 16, 1867.  I believe the family moved from Mattoon after 1869, possibly to Teutopolis, and were in Effingham by 1875 or before.

Do you know where any of these children could have been buried?
14 September 2006 - Marcella Kincaid Campbell
Surname:   COLWELL, SMALLWOOD

I'm searching for an obit/info on Letha COLWELL SMALLWOOD and her husband Robert SMALLWOOD.  Robert died in January of 1983.  Letha died sometime later, probably in the late 1990's or early 2000's (sometime before 2005, the time of her sister, Stella's, death).  Any information would be greatly  appreciated.  Thank you.
02 September 2006 - Debby Cook
Surname:   COMBS, FORD, MITCHELL

I'm searching for information about the family of John William FORD who married Emelia F. MITCHELL in Effingham County, IL on January 29, 1871.  I am a descendant of their daughter Louise May FORD/COMBS who was born July 27, 1883, in St. Elmo, IL. I would appreciate any help with this family.  Thank you.
29 August 2006 - Shirley Bliven
Surname:   GEISLER, WOLTMAN

I'm searching for information about John Nicholas GEISLER who married Annie WOLTMAN on October 16, 1872 in Effingham County, Illinois.

Would appreciate any information that can tell me more.
02 August 2006 - John Page
Surname:   MITCHELL, SCHILLING

I'm searching for information about Sylvester Greely MITCHELL, born January 1846 in New York.  Died Nov 1912 in Mound Township,  Effingham County, Il.   He married Elizabeth (SHILLING) born March 1846 in Ohio, died August 1834 in Mound Township. Effingham County, Il.
14 July 2006 - Pamela Tikalsky
Surname:   HIGHTOWER

I'm looking for information about the Clark Matthew HIGHTOWER family.  The HIGHTOWER family owned an automobile dealership in Effingham in the 1950's.  Clark was born in 1884 in Effingham County, Illinois 1884.  He died in an automobile accident in Pima County, Arizona 1950.  He married Nelle B. JONES, born in 1889 in Murdock, Douglas County, Illinois.  She died in 1983 in Pasadena, California.
30 June 2006 - Paul Eugene Creech
Surnames:   CREECH

I'm looking for the place of burial of my great-great grandfather, Moody CREECH. He moved from Owen County, Indiana to Effingham in 1854 and died in 1855. His son and daughter-in-law, Jesse and Rosetta {KITCHEL} CREECH buried two daughters, Mary, died 9/5/1873, and Fanny, died 9/25/1872 and are buried in the King Cemetery, Bishop Township, Effingham County. Is Moody buried there as well? Information will be appreciated.
03 May 2006 - Pat Scoggins
Surnames:    Maurey, Mowrey

I'm trying to find information on my great-great grandfather, Frederick A. MOWREY/MAUREY.  According to court guardianship papers, he died in 1878 in Effingham County, Illinois.  Would like to find a record of his death, and also where he is buried. Any information would be appreciated.
July 27, 2005 - Jenny Morrison Baker
Surname:  Thoele

My Grandfather was William H. THOELE.  His father was Joseph THOELE and his grandfather was Frederick THOELE.  According to the information that I have so far, Frederick THOELE was an original member of the German Land Company who were founders of Effingham.  I'm looking for more information on Frederick THOELE and his family, and if he was actually a member of the company that founded Effingham.
July 26, 2005 - Krista Nuxoll
Surnames:  Berger, Nuxoll

My last name is NUXOLL. My father is Kenneth Robert NUXOLL, brother of Dale, Linda, Karen, Mike and Betty. I have read much about the NUXOLL line but don't know the direct link between the research that I found on nuxoll.com and our family. Also I would like to have background on my grandma's geneology - Lorraine was NUXOLL, now BERGER as my great grandfather passed away when my father was young and she remarried.
July 10, 2005 - Staci Roe
Surnames:  Kleier, Riemann

I'm looking for information on Gerard RIEMANN, born in Wiedenbrook, Germany, immigrated to US and lived in Teutopolis, Illinois.  He maried Elisabeth KLEIER, who was born in Essen, Germany.  They had four known children (girls are known to be born in Teutopolis): Mary Rose b. Aug. 25, 1866; Mary Catherine b. May 18, 1862; Mary Viola b. March 30, 1858; (all of these girls joined the School Sisters of Notre Dame)and Stanislaus b. ? and who joined the Franciscan order.  They ended up in Omaha, Nebraska
July 8, 2005 - Robert Davis
Surnames:  Clement, Davis, Sutton

I am looking for information on Mary Ellen DAVIS who was born on 2-5-1864 in Effingham, Illinois. Her father is Jacob DAVIS.She was married to a Mr. CLEMENT and had a son Charles F. CLEMENT in 1889. She then married Frank Riley SUTTON in Texas.

June 26 2005 - Merle Southern
Surname:  Southern

My SOUTHERN family came from North Carolina shortly after the Civil War, but prior to the 1870 census.  They were next found in the 1870 census in Effingham County, Illinois.  Can anyone tell me which land or river route they would have probably taken from North Carolina to Illinois?  Thank you.

Looking for my great-great-grandfather Samuel SOUTHERN who probably passed away in the 1872-1873 time period. He was living in the Effingham County area when he died.  Is there a listing of people buried in the various cemetaries in Effingham County?
June 25 2005 - Orville W. Troesch
Surnames:  Thrash, Tresch, Troesch

I am searching for members of the Troesch (may be spelled Thrash, Tresch or anything sounding similar) family.  Erasmus and Rosina immigrated from Grissheim, Germany via Antwerp, Belgium on or about November 24, 1854. They landed in New York City and then moved to Effingham County Illinois.

Their oldest son Henry was born in either NYC or Rhode Island.  To date I have been unable to locate his birth registry.  They can be found in the 1860 census with the addition of a daughter named Mary Ann.  In 1870 census Rosina was living and working as a baker in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.  I cannot find anything to explain what happened to Erasmus. Any and all information on births, locations, marriages, ect., would be greatly appreciated.
June 10 2005 - Larry Spencer
Surnames:  McCoy, Phillips

I am looking for the death date of Russell PHILLIPS.  He was born December 20, 1902 and married Ora Lee McCOY on November 20, 1920.  I think he was born and married in Jackson Township, Effingham County, Illinois.
June 10 2005 - Cathie Hartlauer Schultz
Surnames: Hartlauer, Melson

Jesse Virgil HARTLAUER was born March 29, 1903 in Dieterich, Effingham County, Illinois.  His father was John HARTLAUER who died in 1876 in Effingham County, Illinois and was buried in the King's Cemetery.  John HARTLAUER married Mary MELSON of Dieterich.   I'd like to know birth dates, places, marriage information (including spouse). I know very little about my grandfather.  This is my direct line.  I'd appreciate any information that would lead me to Germany or Austria.  This has been a dead end for me.
June 10 2005 - Robert Lancaster
Surnames: Green, Greene, Lancaster

I am looking for information on Ony Merle LANCASTER, Chrystella GREEN (GREENE) and Benjamin Harrison LANCASTER.  Ony was born August 15, 1914, supposedly in Beecher City, Illinois.  I've been told that he was Native American.  I believe Benjamin Harrison LANCASTER was Ony's father.  Ony died in January 1972 in or around Taylorville, Illinois.

Would appreciate any help in gaining more information about this family.
June 06 2005 - Harold Shull
Surnames: SHULL, WOOD

I would like to hear from any descendants of Nelson SHULL and Catherine WOOD SHULL. They resided in Effingham County from about 1860 until their deaths 1905 and 1901 at Montrose, Effingham Cty., Illinois, They had at least seven children. Nelson is the brother of my gg-granddad Philip Shull.
May 10 2005 - Maxine Houser
Surnames: BAKER, RAMSEY

My great, great grandmother was an American Indian.  We don't know from what tribe. Her name was Martha Jane RAMSEY.  She was born on Jan. 27, 1853 in Effingham, Illinois.  She married James Harvey BAKER on Sept. 7, 1874.  She died on May 5, 1943 in Monticello, Ilinois and was buried in Monticello.  He died in April 1941 in Monticello, Illinois and is also buried there.  We really would like to know what her heritage was. RAMSEY is the only surname I have for her.  Thank-you for your time.
May 08 2005 - Joan Banker
Surnames: CHASTEEN, ELLIOTT
 
I am looking for any relative of John CHASTEEN and his wife Maude ELLIOTT CHASTEEN. They lived in Effingham County, Illinois in 1910.  I cannot find the family after that on any census records. He and his wife were 30 yrs old on the 1910 census. They had a son Paul and a daughter Dorothy. Also living with them were a brother and sister of Maude. Her brotherClaude/Clyde ELLIOTT and her sister Nora ELLIOTT. If any one has any data on either of these families, I would appreciate hearing from you. The Elliotts were my father's brother and sister. I would like to exchange information with any one interested.
May 07 2005 - Jane Kolegraff Wendell
Surnames: ANDERSON, KOLEGRAFF, KOLGRAFF

Looking for information for Carrie ANDERSON, born September 27, 1875 in Cook County, Illinois and died April 1976?, possibly in Effingham County.  She was married to Charles F. ANDERSON.  Her maiden name was KOLEGRAFF or KOLGRAFF.
April 12 2005 - Terry Krider
Surnames: CRIDER

I was just wondering if there was anyone who has any information on Martin CRIDER born in Virginia. moved to Mason, Effingham County in 1858. He passed away June 7, 1895 in Mason, Effingham County. Thanks for your help.
April 02 2005 - Cathie Hartlauer Schultz
Surnames: HARTLAUER, MELSON, WOOLEY

I am in search of any information on my great grandparents. John HARTLAUER married Mary Jemima MELSON in Springfield, Illinois and bought a farm in Effingham County, Illinois. John HARTLAUER was born May 1878 and died May 13, 1953 in Dieterich, Illinois.  He is buried in Kings Cemetery, Bishop Twp, Effingham, Illinois. Mary Jemima MELSON was born Dec 24,1878 in Dieterich, Illinois, and died Dec 1, 1953 in Effingham County, Illinois.  She was also buried in Kings Cemetery. They had 1 known child Jesse Virgil HARTLAUER born in Dieterich, Illinois Mar 29, 1903. John HARTLAUER was a foundling in New York City.  When he was 8-12 years old, he was sent on an orphan train to work on a farm in Ilinois. Mary Jemima MELSON's parents were Jesse MELSON (born May 7, 1847)and Emily or Emma WOOLEY (born Mar 17, 1854). They lived and died in Effingham County.

This has been our family's brick wall for many years. I am trying to locate any correct information on John HARTLAUER's parents or lineage. It is uncertain but John's parents' names may be John and Margaret. I am trying to locate any more children born to John Hartlauer and Mary Jemima Melson, whether live or stillborn births.
Any information, help, leads or articles as to where to do research will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
March 29 2005 - Stephen Leitzell
Surnames: LEITZELL, STRUNK

I am looking for information on the descendants of George W. LEITZELL and Matilda STRUNK LEITZELL. George and Matilda lived on a farm north of Altamont from 1866 until their deaths about 1900. I know they had nine children; Oliver, James, Rolandus, Charles, Robert (my great- grandfather), Anna, Lavinia, George and Margaret. I know when and where they were born, but other than Robert and Anna, I don't know what happened to them or when and where they died.
March 15 2005 - Pat Almquist
Surnames: PEEL, PEIL, PIEL

Researching Christian PEEL/ PEIL/ PIEL who was tallied in the 1880 St. Francis, Effingham County census. In this census his name is spelled PEEL even though the correct spelling is PIEL.  His wife's name was Louisa. Are there married records that far back?  Their first child, son Henry, was born in 1878 or 1879.  Their second child, daughter Mina, was 10 months old at the time this census was taken.
February 20 2005 - Deborah Bethards
Surnames: CLAAR

I am looking for information on the CLAAR family from the Effingham/Watson area. These would be relatives my family and I have never known.  My mother was born to a Belva CLAAR. Belva passed away due to complications of child birth between March 21 1936 and March 26, 1936. We would like very much to know where Belva is buried.  My mother has one picture of her mother (Belva), but we would like any information about her, her family, etc. Thank you
January 20 2005 - Beverly Rico

Surnames:  FLEMING, KESSLER, SMITH

I am looking for William KESSLER.  He supposedly was born in Shelby, Illinois.  I have reason to believe he may have married Myrtle SMITH FLEMING (daughter of Arzaba M. Smith & Sarah Geer) in Effingham County. Thank you.
December 31 2004 - Alva (Higgins) Warren

Surnames:  HENSLEY, HIGGINS

I am a descendant of James Knox Polk Higgins,Sr. born 1806 in Buncombe North Carolina. He lived much of his life in and around Effingham, Clark and Cook Counties, Illinois (between 1840-1860's).  He moved back and forth from Lewis County, Tennessee to these three counties in Ilinois.  It is believed he left last time from Tennessee about 1861 taking his family away from the war area.  He died approximately 1861 - 1866 near Effingham County, Illinois.  I can not find any proof of death.  The family members are: James K Polk Higgins, Sr. married Nancy Jane Hensley born 1808.  Their children were John Wesley, James K Polk Higgins, Jr. (born 1845), Margaret, Elizabeth, Taylor Chamberlin, Margaret C. Cynthia, Nancy and Mary J.  I need James K. Sr.'s parents names also.
December 16 2004 - Robert E. McLaughlin

Surnames:  McLAUGHLIN

I am looking for information on Robert K. MCLAUGHLIN who purchased many pieces of property in Effingham County and bordering counties.  He first purchased land in Effingham in 1820. He continued his purchases until 1856. I believe he came from Kentucky.  He is listed in the BLM records for Illinois.  His father was James McLAUGHLIN. He is shown in the 1820 census of Bond County, Illinois.  Most of his land purchases were in Effingham County.  Thanks for your help.
December 15 2004 - Sharon Funk

Surnames:  FUNK, MARTIN, WOOD

Would like more information on Catherine FUNK, was she from Ohio?  Any information regarding the James H. WOOD and James MARTIN families that lived in West Township, Effingham County, around 1850 to 1880. Does anyone know about Ann WOOD and James MARTIN?
December 11 2004 - Judy Randolph

Surnames:  WHITE

Alaska William WHITE born May 10,1860, parents unknown. It was alleged that he was born in Effingham County, Illinois.  Is there anywhere I can check for birth records? He had a brother with him when he came to Kansas in 1880 but his name was lost to time. I would appreciate any information / help you can give me. 

October 29 2004 - Marcia Long

Surnames:  RICHARDSON

I am seeking information about my great grandmother Dollie RICHARDSON. In the 1880 census she was the 6 year old daughter of C.E. and Ella Richardson. She also had a younger sister named Florence. Dollie married Lee BAKER in Wise County Texas and both are buried in the Grapevine, Texas cemetery.
October 26 2004 - Kathryn Louise Turley

Surnames:  WILKINSON

My third-Great Grandfather, John N. WILKINSON, resided in Effingham County, IL in the 1860 census.  According to his twin brother's Bible pages, John died on March 22, 1868.  Did he die in Effingham County, IL and if so, where is he buried?
October 17 2004 - Crystal Fite

Surnames:  BAILEY, LANDRETH

I am hunting for parents of Henry Pendleton BAILEY.  He was born in 1809 and lived in Effingham County.  He was the first sheriff of Effinghan County.  Henry was married to Susannah LANDRETH and together they had 10 children.  Please contact me if you have any information.
September 14 2004 - Jeannette Elliott

Surnames:  FISCHER

I am looking for information to prove Pauline FISCHER was my grandmother.  I found her in the 1870 census as 10 years old in Shumway, Effingham County, Illinois.  I can't get  the 1890, 1900 or 1910 census, so I lost track of her.  Ulrich Fischer was her younger brother, born 1887, but is this the right Fischer family?  My grandmother was named Pauline FISCHER.  Her first marriage was to a Mr. JACOT.  Her second marriage was to William Albert GIMPEL on June 30, 1906 in St. Louis, Missouri.  My mother was Pauline GIMPEL/FISCHER/MEYER/VOGT, born April 26, 1907 in Dennison, Texas.  Her uncle was named Ulrich FISCHER.  She was adopted twice, first by Ulrich, and then by Dr. Rev. John MEYER. After his death, she was placed in the Hoyleton Children's Home on October 12, 1917.
 
September 14 2004 - Exie Lundquist

Surnames:  GREENAWALT, GREENWOOD, HART, MURPHY
 
I am looking for information for Salina MURPHY GREENAWALT (or GREENWOOD).  She was born about 1829. She married Thomas GREENWOOD or GREENAWALT in Effingham County, Illinois. They owned a lot of land in Effingham County, Illinois before moving to Texas.  His parent were Issac GREENWOOD OR GREENAWALT and Charity HART who lived and died in Effingham County.  I am having trouble finding Salina's parents and sibling(s). Does anyone have this information?
September 09 2004 - Diane Halsey

Surnames:  STITH, SWINCHER
 
I am looking for the grave of Alonzo STITH, born March 11, 1856.  He was married to Evalina SWINCHER in 1875 in Coles County, Illinois.  He died before 1895 in Illinois.  He is believed to be in an Effingham County cemetery. Can you help me locate his grave? 


September 09 2004 -  Bonnie Barnes Worley

Surnames:  CRAEGER, STRANGE
 
I am looking for information on Charles STRANGE and Mary Ella CRAEGER, married 1885 in Effingham County, Illinois. He is my great-grandmother's brother.

September 09 2004 -  Betty Jewell Durbin Carson
Surnames:  DURBIN, HINES, LOGUE, WINEBRENNER

I am trying to locate information on John DURBIN born in 1794 in Allegany County, Maryland. He married Mary WINEBRENNERon November 7, 1818, in St. Patrick's, Allegany County, Maryland.  He died about 1847 and is buried at Teutopolis, Effingham County, Illinois.  Mary married Barney HINES after John's death.  I need to prove that this John DURBIN is a son of John DURBIN and Honora LOGUE DURBIN.   John, Sr. died in Knox County, Ohio in 1843. He is my Revolutionary War line I am trying to join the DAR under.  They are also questioning the parentage of Hannah Margaret DURBIN who is John, Jr's. and Mary WINEBRENNER'S daughter.  Hannah was my great-great-grandmother. She married Lewis DURBIN who was a son of Benjamin DURBIN,  brother to John, Jr.  I proved to them once with census records where she is living with Mary  WINEBRENNER HINES and Barney HINES. Would appreciate any help.  Agnes Grubaugh used to help me, but she is deceased.  We had our Durbin reunion up there about 8 years ago.
September 08 2004 -  Amy Marks
Surnames:  JOHNSON, MARKS

We had handwritten papers and a copy of the Effingham Republican sent to us.  The notes stated that Elias A. MARKS was prominent in Dieterich.
His estimated birthdate is 1853. He died March 20, 1921. His wife was Sarah C. JOHNSON.  We were told that he was the school district superintendent for many years there.  He is supposed to have been born in Indiana and his mother's first name may be Mary.  We are trying to get as much information as possible and to confirm dates.  Do you know of a contact with old school district records so I can research if they have any information on him?  Thank you for your time.
July 26 2004 -  Chris Carter
Surnames:  FOSTER, KINNAMAN

I am looking for anyone that may have the FOSTER surname. My wife's grandfather lived in Effingham County for about 20 years. Her great grandfather James FOSTER born January 16, 1844 in Pike County, Ohio married Annie KINNAMAN on March 22, 1894. They had 5 children. James Milton  (wife's grandfather) was born on October 24, 1896; Laura Edith Foster was born on January 14, 1900; Florence was born about 1898; Minnie Patsie was born about 1903; William Noah FOSTER was born on June 8, 1908 and died March 4, 1983 in Effingham County, Illinois.  He is buried in Hubbardt Cemetery in Shelby County, Illinois along with his father James who is a Civil War Veteran. Now William's father, James married 3 times before Annie. His first wife was Margaret BERGER married August 9 1865.  His second wife was Mary Ann COAKLEY married June 3, 1879.  His third wife was Huldah WELLS married March 12, 1885. James died October 31, 1932 and his wife Annie died November 15, 1936. I have some of James' military records but not all of them and have 3 of the 4 marriage records.  The only one I haven't gotten is the Huldah Wells and James FOSTER marriage. I have James and Annie's death certificates.

I am having trouble locating their children and their marriages with the exception of Laura FOSTER and Laurence GRABB. I have obits of James, Annie and Laura GRABB along with her husband, and her sister Minnie GALLO from Texas. I believe Minnie was married 3 times, first to Arthur GRITZMACHER.  In the 1930 census I located James, Annie and William Noah in Liberty Township, Effingham County, with Betty GRITZMACHER being with them. My mother found an article from the Decatur Newspaper about Minnie GRITZMACHER in a divorce proceeding which led me to this conclusion. Then second to a ROYSE from James and Annie's Obituaries. Then third to a GALLO.  I have Minnie's obituary.
Florence is really unknown but from her parents' obits she married a SMITH possibly married to a ATER before. James who was born in 1844 had other children Charles FOSTER, George W. FOSTER and Rosetta [who married a BLACK (from James' Obit)] from Mary Ann COAKLEY marriage. Then he had Cordia May who married Ezra OLIVER from the Huldah WELLS marriage.

If anyone has any connections, I would love to hear from you.

July 12 2004 -  Jan May
Surnames:  BOOKHOUT, DANIELS
 
I am seeking to find out what cemetery that Henry Bookhout is buried in and the date on which he passed away. His family ties into mine (Daniels in Marion County, Illinois). All I know is Henry died in a train wreck in 1874. He was an engineer. His mother was Mary Bookhout. Is she buried in Effingham? I know he's buried in Effingham, Illinois. Any information at all would be appreciated.

June 29 2004 -  L. A. Magino
Surnames:  BANNING, ELDRIDGE, TIPSWORD
 
I'm seeking the death date and burial place of Minda "Ninnie" TIPSWORD, which is believed to be in Effingham County, Illinois.  She was born August 23, 1874, the daughter of Elizabeth Banning and Griffen Tipsword. She married James Eldridge on April 6, 1893 and had one child, Bessie Myrtle born April 2, 1894.  I would appreciate any information that is known about Minnie's short life.

June 12 2004 -  Alton R. Jenkins
Surnames:  BROCKETT, IVES   
 
Searching for information about the ancestors of William E. Brockett (1749-1821), husband of Martha Ives who died in Effingham, Illinois in 1841.
Some of their children had migrated to Illinois from Tennessee, thus the reason for Martha being in Illinois.

May 30 2004 -  Charles McClenahan
Surnames:  CLARK, WALLACE   
 
I am searching for the ancestry of my great-great-great-grandfather William CLARK and his wife Amelia.  They had a daughter Martha who married John H. Wallace in Effingham County on April 17, 1853.

May 20 2004 -  Pamela Zull
Surnames:  BAUER, BOWER, STOVER, TILDEN   

Looking for the surname STOVER in Effingham County, Ilinois. In the 1870 census in Effingham there are Israel STOVER (age 36 born in Pennsylvania) and his wife Sarah TILDEN (age 30 born in Pennsylvania) with Emma (age 7 born in Pennsylvania) and Elizabeth (age 3 born in Illinois).  I know who they are but also found in the 1880 census  Henry BAUER (age 28 born in Pennsylvania) with his wife SARAH STOVER and BOWER children (William H. age 5; Arfritta ?age 3; and Emma age 3 1/2). The sister in law Mary Ann STOVER is also living with them. I want to find out who the parents of Mary Ann STOVER and Sarah STOVER were. I think the mother was a Sarah STOVER found in the 1870 census (age 43 born in Pennsylvania) but have no name for the father. Ultimately, I would like to find out the parents of Israel STOVER. Thanks for any help.


 May 07 2004 -  Charlie L. Ausburn

Surnames:  CHEATHAM, CHEATUM, HUTCHINSON, MCGAUGHEY, THOMAS

Leda Bell Cheatum was my mother.  Her siblings were Wilbert Cheatum, Lawrence Cheatum, Bernadean Cheatum, and a half sister Nona Cheatum. Their parents were Earl Cheatum born January 26, 1885 in Effingham Illinois. He died November 2, 1935 in Watson, Illinois and was buried in Wabash Cemetery in Edgewood, Illinois.  Earl's wife was Naomi Jane McGaughey born in Newton, Illinois and died in Center, Arkansas. Earl's parents were James Cheatham of Mason Township, born in Kentucky, and Dora Thomas of Effingham. They were married in Mason on October 8, 1888 by Steven Harden, J.P.  Witnesses were Mary Harden and N. Hall. James' parents were Duncan Cheatham and Adeline Hutchinson. That is all I have and not sure it is 100% correct. I hope some one from this area will be able to help me on this family line.

April 13 2004 -  Shirley Hodges

Surnames:  FLOWERS, HUNT, RUCKER

I am looking for information and/or descendants of Edwin Flowers and Emma A. Flowers.  They are listed on the 1880 Census as living in Union Township, Effingham County with a son Charles who was one year old.  I believe that Emma was the daughter of John R. and Elizabeth Rucker Hunt.

April 04 2004 -  George S. Inman

Surnames:  INMAN, SYFERT

Robert Inman died about 1842 in Effingham County, Illinois.  I am trying to find where he was buried. His wife's name was Martha who later remarried  to a SYFERT. They had two (2) sons, George and John.  Any info would be more than I have now.  Thank you.

March 24 2004 -  Paula Freepartner

Surnames:  FREEPARTNER, MITCHELL, RICE, TIPSWORD, WADE

I know that my family is descended from Griffin TIPSWORD on my father's side (Lester Paul FREEPARTNER).   His mother was Minerva Jane MITCHELL. Her uncles were farmers around Beecher City.   Her sister was Lydia Ann (married name RICE). Her son Harvey died recently and lived in Funkhauser. My father referred to her as Liddy Ann. Many of the family names are the same as the children and grandchildren of Griffin Tipsword. I know there is a WADE connection and he was reported to be Indian. I believe the TIPSWORD connection is directly before this one and was female. I was wanting to join our local DAR. However, the last reference I had relating to Griffin TIPSWORD and his connection to the American Revolutionary war, was not as positive as the ones I have read in the Effingham County history.  Any information you can share would be helpful.

March 19 2004 - Ophelia Evans

Surnames: ROBERTSON

Marmaduke ROBERTSON was living in Effingham County, Illinois in the census of 1850.  Two children, Willis, 12, and Sophronia, 10 are of interest to me. Marmaduke is listed on this census as Duke.  I believe that Sophronia Robertson is my great great aunt.  I have a picture that I believe to be Sophronia.  Is there anyone who could identify a picture of her?  Would appreciate any information about either Sophronia or Willis ROBERTSON.

February 26 2004 - Joseph E. Lane

Surnames:  ELLIOTT, LANE

I am looking for information on Mordecai LANE, widower of Nancy ELLIOTT.  Mordecai died December 1870 in Dieterich, Effingham County, Illinois and is buried in King Cemetery. I will appreciate any details on this and the names/dates/locations of his parents. Mordecai is the father of Stephen Elliott LANE, my grandfather. Thank you.

January 24 2004 - Joyce Nash-Wafford

Surnames:  BARKER, NASH, PIERCE

I am looking for any information on CLABORN NASH and CHRISTENA BARKER.  They married in Effingham County, Illinois on April 4, 1843.
I am in hopes that this may be the parents of my great-grandfather, Claborn "Clabe" NASH, born 1835-1845, in Illinois.  I have no idea what county he was born in, nor do I know his exact birth date. I know that he lived with a Richard PIERCE and his wife Vivian (NASH) Pierce, in Richland County, Illinois, during the 1860 Census, (not sure what relation Vivian Nash was to Claborn Nash). I also know that he was living with his in-laws, John W. NASH (originally from Kentucky) and wife Hannah Hardin (originally from Indiana) (surname was spelled NANCE), during the 1870 Census, in Menard County, Illinois. Claborn NASH married Amanda NASH (same last name, daughter of John W. and Hannah NASH)) sometime between 1860 and 1870, not sure if this marriage took place in Illinois or Missouri.  Amanda NASH was born December 3,1844, not sure if she was born in Illinois or Missouri, as her older brother, Jeremiah "Jerry" NASH was born in Illinois. I do not know if Claborn NASH and Amanda NASH were related before their marriage or not.

This family is my Brick Wall.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  If any of these names are familiar to you, please email me immediately.
Thank you for your help and your time.

January 20 2004 - Dennis Roll

Surnames:  MCCLURE

Looking for a death date or any information on  James McCLURE who lived near Freemonton, Jackson Township, Effingham County in 1870. He died there sometime between 1870-1880 and is buried in Bowling Green Cemetery. There are no inscriptions on the headstone, which is broken off. The family came there sometime after 1860 from Princeton, Indiana, after his wife Ann died. The 1870 census entry is as follows:

Jackson Twp. , Effingham Co .(Freemonton P.O.):
#26 McClure, James 60 M Farmer 600 Ire
Mary 47 F H.K.  Pa.
Ann 16 F Pa.
Marthey 12 F Ind.

23 December 2003 - Clarence L. Hunt

Surnames:  SHARICK, SHERRICK

I am looking for any information on Joseph/Josiah- SHARICK/SHERRICK born May 1817 in Effingham, Illinois. As the story goes, this was Indian territory at that time and he was susposedly the first white child born in the territory. If anyone has any information on this man or his parents and siblings I would greatly appreciate a reply. Thanks.
01 December 2003 - Sandra J. Wilson

Surnames:  BENSON, EASTMAN, HOELSCHER

Looking for information on Teutopolis and Effingham County Hoelschers. I am the daughter of Clarence Hoelscher and Wilma Jean (Benson) Hoelscher. My paternal grandparents were Henry and Theresa Hoelscher and my maternal grandparents were Frank and Lucille Benson (divorced) Lucille's father was Mr. Eastman, who built many historical homes in Effingham.

22 November 2003 - Rebekah Broom-Knight

Surnames:  ALLBRIGHT, BROOM, PETTY, POOL, WOODING

Looking for information on Asa Williamson BROOM born in Effingham County in July of 1854.  His parents were Samuel BROOM and Elizabeth Ann PETTY POOL.  Asa Williamson BROOM married Mary Ann WOODING-BROOM from Indiana? Mary Ann WOODING was the daughter of Richard WOODING and Ollie ALLBRIGHT. Why did the BROOM family leave Illinois and move to Texas?

28 October 2003  - Shari Phillips Horton

Surnames:  WILLLIAMSON

Looking for information on David WILLIAMSON, purchased land in Effingham, 12 JULY 1855.  Also looking for information on John WILLIAMSON, purchased land in Effingham, 21 OCTOBER 1896.  I am trying to find out which WILLIAMSON family they came from, their wives and children.


 30 September 2003 - Amy J. Barnes

Surnames:  BARNES

My paternal grandfather was Frank BARNES.  We have always been told he was from Effingham, Illinois.  He would have been born around 1875.  He married Teresa CALLAHAN of Logansport, Indiana and died in Indianapolis, Indiana around 1939.  He had seven sons.  I would like to know who his parents were and any brothers and sisters.


23 September 2003 - Carole Tucker

Surnames:  PARKHURST, TUCKER

Looking for information on Benjamin Franklin TUCKER, the son of Henry TUCKER and Abiel Malinda PARKHURST. Benjamin was 7 years old in the 1850 census.  We have two different death dates for him, one in 1865 and one in 1877.  He was born in Effingham County, Illinois. Does anyone know where he is bured and his correct death date?  Did he have a family?  None of the family knows anything about him or his family.  We have all the other siblings completed, but wheat happened to Benjamin Franklin?  Henry's son Joseph Albert TUCKER had a son Benjamin Franking who came to Nebraska.  We know about that line.  Any help will be appreciated. 


11 August 2003 - Pat Crouse

Surnames:  FILLINGER, GALE, MEEKS, TAYLOR, TUTTLE, WILSON

Looking for information on William Thomas GALE, found in 1880 US Census (Illinois*Effingham*Other Townships*ED#133). This may be my great-grandfather. I need any additional information on his wife Adaline and daughter Effie (born about 1879) to prove or disprove the relationship.


05 JANUARY, 2002 - Neale S. Brown

Surname:  HUGHES

I am seeking information regarding Benjamin Tredwell HUGHES, born September 14, 1836, in Mt. Upton, New York.Y This quote from the family bible is the only clue I have....."Died at the home of his father in law...left a wife and three children" on February 25, 1864 in Effingham, Illinois.

Though I have his parentage, I have never been able to identify his wife and offspring, nor any details of his life beyond the above. Any help very much appreciated.


08 SEPTEMBER 2001 - David Wharton Phillips

Surname:  WHARTON

It has been reported to me that Benjamin and Lucy WHARTON moved from Guernsey County, Ohio to Effingham County, Illinois in 1854, and that Benjamin died and was buried there. Lucy appears back in Ohio in the 1860 census. Any information on this couple would be greatly appreciated.


07 AUGUST 2001 - Winnie Calloway

Surname:  BLOUNT, BLUNT, DYE, GREEN, HORATH, LEWELLEN, READING, REDDING

I am researching READING/REDDING, BLOUNT/BLUNT who married Racheal LEWELLEN in December, 1840 in Effingham County, Illinois.  Their children were Julia Ann BLOUNT who married John Conrad HORATH; Mary Ann BLOUNT who married Elza
T. GREEN. They also had Logan H. BLOUNT who died in Missouri.  Newton BLOUNT died in Effingham County.  Mary Ann and Elza GREEN had a daughter who married
Samuel DYE.  That family may have descendants still living in Effingham County.  Would appreciate any information on these families.


06 AUGUST 2001 - Karen A. Clarke

Surname:  ALLEN, MORGAN, WRIGHT

Looking for information on Jane (ALLEN) WRIGHT, who I understand spent the last few years of her life in Effingham County, where she lived with her son, Owen WRIGHT, a physician.  Jane was born May 27, 1806, and died January 16, 1872.  She was married to Morgan WRIGHT, grandson of Richard WRIGHT, Sr. of Rowan County, NC.  Would be happy to share information I have on the WRIGHTS.


26 JULY 2001 - Donna Dules

Surname:  DEVORE, RAMSEY

I'm looking for information on Marshall B. DEVORE and Chaney E. Nancy RAMSEY.  They were married in Effingham County, Illinois on November 14, 1864. Her father was Nathniel RAMSEY.  The RAMSEY family was living in Effingham County at that
time.  The RAMSEY family originally came from Tennessee and later moved to Texas.
Marshall B. DEVORE came from Hickman County, Tennessee.  I would appreciate any
help you could give me on these two families.


10 JUNE 2001 - D. Chatham

Surname:  BEARDSLEY, CANFIELD, CHATHAM, COHEA, KING, ROSS

Wish to share information and correspond with anyone researching the CHATHAM, COHEA, and ROSS surnames of Effingham County, Illinois. Christopher CHATHAM was married to Lucy ROSS CHATHAM, who is believed to have died in Effingham County about 1861-1864.  He then married Elizabeth COHEA of Effingham County in 1864.  Known children of Christopher are Matilda CHATHAM CANFIELD, James Johnston CHATHAM, Thomas CHATHAM, Charles E. CHATHAM, Sarah C. CHATHAM BEARDSLEY, Rosina (Rose or Rosa)CHATHAM THOMPSON KING, and Robert CHATHAM.

Does anyone know where Christopher and Elizabeth lived until their deaths?


10 JUNE 2001 - Lori Yates

Surname:  AGRUE, CUMMINS

I'm looking for the parents and family of Henry Wheeler AGRUE.  He was born in New York around 1820.  He married Nancy CUMMINS and had seven children.  Henry's parents were said to have been from Maine.  He died around 1900 in Effingham County. Any information on his family is greatly appreciated.


09 JUNE 2001 - Margaret Wilson

Surname:  BROOM, DAY, OSMAN, WOOD
 

Twins Elizabeth Jane BROOM and Sarah Ann BROOM born about 1833 in Effingham
County, to John and Mary BROOM.  I have seen sites that list Elizabeth's husband as James OSMAN, at a much later date.  Could this Elizabeth BROOM have had previous husbands, John DAY and John WOOD?  If so, does anyone have a list of her children?

Thank you so much, Margaret


28 MAY 2001 - Dana M. Enger

Surname:  FELDHAKE

I am trying to find out information on my grandfather's family. The only information I have is his name: William H. Feldhake,  born August 9, 1898 in Effingham, Illinois.  Died June 11, 1964 in Concord, California.  He married Dorothy Vernon September 22, 1937 possibly in Ohio.


20 APRIL 2001 - Megan Hawickhorst

Surname:  HABING, HOEDEBECKE

I am looking for information on Johannes Fredericus HOEDEBECKE, Sr. and Bernard Francis Georg HABING. Johannes was my great-great-grandfather, and he was born in Germany in 1835 and died in Teutopolis, IL. in 1885. Bernard was my great-grandfather and he was born in 1897 in Teutopolis, IL. and died in Teutopolis in 1963.

I was wondering if anyone would have any information on either one of these men's occupations. I am doing this research for a family history project for one of my classes at Butler University. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

05 APRIL 2001 - Curtis Allred

Surname:  KITCHEL, LEE

I am trying to find the parents of William P. LEE .  He was born February 7, 1843 in Springfield, Illinois.  He married Sarah Kitchel on September 30, 1865 in Effingham, Illinois.


24 March 2001 - Eleanor Bounds

Surname:  WORKMAN

I would like to hear from persons who are interested in the Amos and Israel WORKMAN families of Effingham and Fayette counties, Illinois.

WORKMAN spouses include: ARNOLD, BELSER, BENNETT, BERRYMAN, BURGESS, CONNER, ERNST, FAIRCHILD, GORDON, GRAMES, GRAVES, GREER, GRUENEWALD, HASTINGS, HEDGES, HIBBETS, HUBBARTT, JENNINGS, JONES, KNIERIM, LANTZ, LARIMORE, LAWSON, MALLOY, NEELY, NUGENT, OWEN, PATTERSON, PETERSON, POE, PUTNAM, RANDALL, SEFTON, SEVERNS, SHAFFER, SHIELDS, SIDWELL, SLOAN, SMITH, SPRINGMAN, TURNER, VAIL, WASHBURN, WETHERELL, WILSON, WOOD.

Other prominent surnames:  BROWN, CARSON, DIVELEY, EVANS, FLOWERS, MOSE, MOULTON, PARKHURST, RADLIFF, SPRINGMAN.

Thank you.

22 March 2001 - Mike Sutton

Surname:  LOY

I'm searching for information related to my LOY ancestors from Effingham county. I am descended from Clinton Dewitt LOY, who had a son named William Sherman in 1865 in the county. Clinton Dewitt's father was John LOY born Jan 6, 1784 and died 1865 in Watson Twp, Effingham, Ill. Any information would be appreciated.

26 FEB 2001 - Vicki Martin

Surname:  DEPOISTER, HOCKMAN, LONG, PERKINS

I am looking for any information on my great grandparents. My grandparents, George W. & Flossie (DEPOISTER)LONG, grew up in and around Edgewood, Illinois. George LONG died before any of his grandchildren were born, Flossie never remarried, but moved to Momence, Illinois in the late 1950's. Both are buried in Keens Chapel Cemetery. All I basically have is their parents names and a couple of Flossie's siblings names (Roscoe, Roy & Ollie). I don't know if George had siblings or not. I would like to know more about their families, birth dates, marriage dates, death dates, where buried, siblings etc. Flossie's parents were Sherman & Minnie L. (PERKINS) DEPOISTER. Georges's parents were Hoffman & Lida S. (HOCKMAN) LONG.

26 FEB 2001 - Diane Erwin

Surname:  KLIER

Looking for a KLIER family who was in Effingham County before going to Clay County, Illinois by about 1850-60.  They were also in Ohio at one time, but were originally from Germany.  Please contact me by email if you have information.

26 FEB 2001 - Carole Reid

Surname:  DIAL, FLOWERS

Looking for anyone who has information regarding the DIAL'S and FLOWERS'.
Edwin Flowers married Amelia Dial, who is the daughter of George Dial and
grand daughter of Isaac Dial. I know there are FLOWERS' AND DIAL'S in
Effingham and trying to find connection to Edwin Flowers.

6 FEB 2001 - Florann Field

Surname:  KAGAY, KAVANAUGH, PINCKLEY, SIDDENS

My great-great-grandfather was Christian Kagay who had a farm in Union Township, Effingham County, Illinois. His daughter Lucretia married a  avanaugh (not sure on how many children). She then married Joseph SIDDENS (my great-grandfather) and had two sons Fidellus (grandfather) and Robert.  She then married a PINCKLEY. They had no children. If anyone has any information, I would appreciate it.

20 JAN 2001 - K. L. Aguilar

Surname:  TACKETT

I am looking for information on Aron R. Tackett who died in Effingham in Effingham County in 1940.  I believe that he might be my great uncle who was named Ara R. Tackett and was born in June of 1892.

20 JAN 2001 - Annette Patterson

Surname:  GILMORE, HOUTS

I am researching the family of William Henry GILMORE born 1853 in Edgewood, Effingham County, Illinois.  He was a lawyer for the Illinois-Central Railroad and ran for Congress before dying of pneumonia in 1888.  He married Annie E. HOUTS.  Children, who all migrated westward were: Leota, William Henry, Edward, Charles, and Nellie.

06 JAN 2001 - Jeanine Scholz

Surname: SCHMIDT, SONNENBERG

I am looking for the Martin SONNENBERG family that moved to Effingham County in
late 1860's to early 1870's. He was a blacksmith in Dieterich and had served in the Civil War. Martin was married to Katarina SCHMIDT and they had 14 children. Both Martin and Katarina were from Germany. I am trying to find out what village they came from and their parent's names.

26 DEC 2000 - Becky Meinzer

Surname:  WEBB

Looking for information on George W. WEBB.  He purchased Public Land in 1839 in Effingham County, Illinois.  He was probably born late 1790s or early 1800s.  He married Mary Erwin in Greene County, Illinois, in 1832. They had one son, Robert WEBB born September 10, 1834 in Greene County, Illinois.

25 DEC 2000 - Charles D. Freeman

Surname:  WRIGHT

Am looking for the Morgan WRIGHT family . They lived in and
around the Mason area. He was a doctor. His children were Henry Clay WRIGHT
born June 12, 1846 in Fillmore, Putnam County, Indiana; Owen WRIGHT born 1835 in Indiana;Sally WRIGHT born 1837 in Indiana; Vincent WRIGHT born 1839; Morgan W. WRIGHT born 1841; Edward WRIGHT born 1844; Cynthia WRIGHT born 1845; and Zachery Y. WRIGHT born 1849 in Indiana.

23 DEC 2000 - Deborah Dunford

Surname:  MCGEE, WOODY

I am trying to find information on the parents of Pauline McGEE who
married Ross WOODY, Effingham, Ill. Does anyone know anything about a Hubert and Lotha McGEE. Ross was born in 1905.  Sadly that is the only date that I have.
Any help that you could give me would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks and God Bless.

13 DEC 2000 - Lawrence Ripplinger

Surname:  RIPPLINGER

Looking for information on the following:
Margaret RIPPLINGER, b:17 Sep 1898, d:Jan 1982, resided in Edgewood,
Effingham county, Illinois 62426.
Samuel RIPPLINGER, b: 17 May 1893, d: Feb 1970, resided
in Edgewood, Effinham county, Illinois, 62426.

Can anybody furnish me with any information concerning these 2 people?
They were distant cousins of mine.

11 DEC 2000 - Matt Baker

Surname:  ALEXANDER, BAKER, EDWARDS, HENRY

I am seeking information on Sandford HENRY (born about 1820 in Lexington,
Kentucky) and his second or third wife Martha EDWARDS (born about 1835, widow
of John BAKER who died Dec 30, 1857) and their children. Sandford and Martha were married on June 15, 1861 in Clay County and I think they lived near Edgewood . Sandford is listed in the 1840 and 1850 Effingham County Census. His parents were Elijah HENRY & Lurana ALEXANDER. Sandford and his family show up in Orange County, Indiana in the 1860 census. He bought some land in Effingham County and Clay County in the 1840s and lived in the Mason area. His father Elijah HENRY died in Mason on Dec 16, 1867.

His children and step-children were: George M or W HENRY born about 1843; Mary E HENRY born about 1845; Martin T HENRY  born about 1849; Sarah A HENRY born about 1852; Margaret J HENRY born about 1857; Minerva J BAKER born about 1852; and John R BAKER born about 1858.

20 NOV 2000 - John Evans

Surname:  BAILY, EVANS,HARRIS, LAKE, RAY

Jacob A. EVANS was born September 25, 1842 in Shelby County, Indiana, and
died April 03, 1914 in Dieterich, Effingham County, Illinois. He married Lousia RAY November 16, 1862 in Clark County, Illinois, daughter of Burgess D. RAY and Lydia LAKE. Lousia was born November 10, 1846 in Shelby County, Indiana. Children of Jacob EVANS and Lousia RAY were: Mary Ann EVANS, born January 04, 1864 and died August 17, 1868; Amanda Jane EVANS, born July 25, 1867 and died August 11, 1867;
Rev. John EVANS, born February 29, 1872, Eberley, Effingham County, Illinois and died December 28, 1909 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; William EVANS, born  November 30, 1874, Effingham County, Illinois and died August 09, 1964, Illinois;
Charles Grover EVANS, born April 07, 1885, Effingham County, Illinoisand died
June 1975, Mattoon, Illinois.

Jacob's second marriage was to Lydia HARRIS on August 21, 1892 in Dieterich, Effingham County, Illinois, daughter of Alderson HARRIS and Julia BAILY. Lydia was born in Jasper County, Illinois. They had no children that I am aware of.

Looking for individuals researching these familes.  Willing to share additional information.


16 NOV 2000 - Norma Boyer

Surname:  PENWELL, TYNER

I am looking for information on Anna TYNER PENWELL's parents. Anna  was born February 4, 1797 in Charleston, South Carolina. She married George PENWELL June 18, 1812 in Indiana.  She died April 11, 1878 in Mason (Effingham County), Illinois.

02 NOV 2000 - Bryan Bradford

Surname:  BEARE

I am looking for the cemetery that Jacob and Mary Beare are buried in. Jacob and Mary both died in Effingham County, Illinois. Jacob Beare died April 16,1878 in Effingham County, Illinois and Mary died February 8,1897, also in Effingham County, Illinois. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

31 OCT 2000 - John F. Peyton

Surnames:  HOFFMAN, WHITE

I am intently looking for information on Perry HOFFMAN (my great-grandfather) who ran a butcher shop in Edgewood, Effingham County, Illinois.  He was married (ca1880's - 1890's) to Annie/Anna WHITE. I believe they are both buried in "Edgewood Cemetary". Since I reside in Virginia, it will be awhile before I can reasearch this personally. Their children are Oscar, Art, Bertha, Maggie and May (twins). I would appreciate any information (verified or not) that is available on any of the above. Any other avenues of research are also appreciated.

25 OCT 2000 - Gordon A. Curry

Surnames:  HOOPER, MULLENS, THOMPSON, VAN DYKE

Matthew VAN DYKE was staying with his sister-in-law, Elvira [THOMPSON] . She was widowed 3 times, her last marriage was to James MULLENS. Before James she was married to William HOOPER. She lived in Beecher City, Effingham County, llinois. I'm trying to find out if Matthew died there. He was in the 1900 census, and would have been about 64.

25 OCT 2000 - Leona Kollman Garcia  

Surnames:  BARNES, COOK, HENSON, HUDMAN, NIXON, ORE, ORR, ROBINSON, TURNER AND WRIGHT

My ORE/ORRs were found on the Coles County, Illinois 1850 Census, and the Clay County Illinois 1860 census.  The 1870 Effingham County, Illinois census lists my great-grandfather, Jasper Winfield ORR, as being born in Iowa and is living with a family named "WRIGHT" as a farmer.  His father, William, and sister Ruth are listed on the 1870 Effingham County, Illinois census.  Caroline is not listed - ? may have died.  I want to find out what I can about Jasper and why he was living with the WRIGHT family.  Was he related? Father was William ORE and mother Caroline NIXON.  Grandparents of Jasper were Rebecca TURNER and William ORE. Half of the family changed to the original ORE and the other half changed it to ORR where it remains divided among descendants today.  My mother is an ORR. William ORE/ORR married Caroline NIXON in Warren County, Indiana in 1844. They had five children: Elizabeth, born 1846 in Indiana; Charles, born 1849 in Illinois; John, born 1852 in Illinois; Jasper, born 1855 in Iowa; and Ruth, born 1865 in llinois.

17 OCT 2000 - Sonya Smith

Surnames:  GARRET, GARRETT

Need information on GARRET/GARRETT.  Looking for the family of Henry G. GARRET/GARRETT born in1846 in Tennessee.  The family was in Effingham County in 1850. Also, is there a record of the deaths in the Cholera epidemic of 1854/55?

12 OCT 2000 - Richard A. Breedlove

Surnames:  BREEDLOVE, GALBREATH, HAGY, REESE

Looking for information on my great-great-grandfather William BREEDLOVE including any siblings or parents.  Civil War pension file says he died in Effingham (don't know if they mean county or city) in 1878.  File lists children Allen (my great grandfather) and Myrtle.  William's wife was Eliza or Louisa GALBREATH who married Harmon REESE after William's death.  Myrtle married Pearl HAGY in Fayette County.  Any information would be greatly apreciated.

30 SEPT 2000 - Eleanor Peters

Surnames:  PETT, REUTHER

I'm looking for two families: The REUTHER's and the PETT's. They were both German families who immigrated to Effingham in the late 1800's. I believe that the parents of each family. William and Henrietta PETT and Christof and Caroline REUTHER are buried at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, although I haven't seen their graves. I just found the ship's passenger list for the PETT family: Willhelm, Henrietta, Carl (Charles), Wilhelmine (Minnie), Johanne (Jennie), Albert, Wilhelm and Ida. They arrived from Bremen to New York on 10 May 1873. I can't seem to find where in Germany they were from, and if anyone can think of any documents in Effingham that would have information I'd appreciate it.  I haven't even found a ship for the REUTHER's...they arrived in 1881 or 1882 per various census data, from what was then Bavaria. Any further information would be appreciated.

28 SEPT 2000 - Kim Robinett

Surnames:  MYERS, TAYLOR,

I'm trying to find anyone who is related to or has information on the TAYLOR  or MYERS family. I'm interested in William S. TAYLOR, born 1884 and Lucinda MYERS, born1891, both buried in Union cemetery in Altamont. I know nothing of  their parents, either. William and Lucinda had 8 children (Carl, Alvin, Gerald, Albert, Rose, Ruby, Elnora, and Cora). I know that Carl was living in Effingham, but died in 1991. Elnora lived in Altamont, but died in 1995. Anything would be a help. Thank you for your time.

15 SEPT 2000 - Alice Fry

Surnames:  DENTON, PRICE, REED, STEPHENS, STEVENS

I am seeking any family members of the Henry STEPHENS/STEVENS and Anna PRICE STEPHENS. Henry and Anna were married on August 15, 1864 in Clay County, Illinois. They were living in Effingham County in 1880 when Anna died. They were the parents of: James McPherson, born 1866; William C., born 1867; Sarah M., born 1870; Charles D., born 1874; Lucy A., born 1878; and Frankie, born1880 (4 days before her mother dies.) Frankie has shown up on census as both male and female. Henry remarried, to Elizabeth DENTON REED. Henry died in 1903 in Douglas County, Illinois and Elizabeth died in 1909. James McPherson is listed on the 1900 Effingham County census as Pherson Stevens as an undertaker with wife, Ida, age 28 and son Arthur, age 7. Any and all family members connected to these familes listed please contact me and let's compare notes. Thanks for your help.

30 AUG 2000 - Robert S. Brown

Surnames:  FENDER, CLAYPOOLE, WILLIAMSON

I  am searching for information concerning the CLAYPOOLE family of Effingham County, especially in the Edgewood area. Mary Catherine CLAYPOOLE, born 1850, Indiana or Ohio, first married John B. FENDER, March 19, 1868 in  Effingham County. Two children were born to the marriage: James Henry FENDER born 1868, and Evelyn FENDER, born about 1871. After John FENDER'S death, Mary CLAYPOOLE FENDER married John WILLIAMSON, April 1, 1875, Effingham County. I don’t know Mary’s date of death, but it was probably sometime between 1900 and 1910. I have not yet identified her parents.

18 AUG 2000 - Robert S. Brown

Surnames:  BAKER, FENDER, ROSE, WILLIAMSON

I am searching for John WILLIAMSON, born about 1839/1840 in Indiana, died September 16, 1915, buried in Edgewood Cemetery, Edgewood, Effingham County near the Clay County line.  He served in Company C, 98th Illinois Infantry, and I have ordered his pension record.  Present information, subject to change, indicates that he was first married to Nancy BAKER, then to Mary Catharine FENDER, then  to Zilpha BAKER, nee ROSE.  John is recorded in the 1860 and 1870 Clay County census records, Larkinsburg Township.  I don't at present have the census data for 1880 and later.

9 AUG 2000 - Debbie Rosenbloom

Surnames:  COLWELL, FREISNER, LYBARGER, MAHON, SEITZ, SHUMAKER

I would like information on William COLWELL, who settled in Effingham County and information on the rest of the COLWELL family. My great-grandmother, Cora COLWELL, died in the St. Anthony's Hospital fire, and I would like to get information on the fire and related articles. I also seek MAHON information, and would like to know if anyone would know the name of the first wife of Mack Ellis MAHON, and the name of their son, who died at an early age.

25 JUL 2000 - Marie Hoeny Farr

Surnames:  BOZARTH, BRADY, HOENY

I am seeking information concerning my great-great grandparents, John HOENY, Sr. and Aldegundus BOZARTH HOENY, as well as information concerning my great- grandparents, John HOENY, Jr. and Flora BRADY HOENY. The elder John HOENY was editor of the newspaper in Effingham during the 1870's or perhaps earlier than that. I have an old letter from one of my father's cousins who said that their grandmother's brother was a Jim BRADY, living in Effingham, and that a Mr. GRAVENHORSE had information concerning the BRADY/HOENY families. I have no idea who Mr. Gravenhorse might be.

16 JUL 2000 - Rose Lawson

Surnames:  BRICKER, WHITE

Looking for information on the family of Thomas H. WHITE born March 4, 1837 in Tennessee.  In 1862 he married Mary Elizabeth BRICKER in Effingham County.  I would like to know the names of his parents and siblings.

16 JUL 2000 - Ann McPherson

Surnames:  DEWEY, MCPHERSON

I am researching Ira MCPHERSON and Mary DEWEY.  I don't have much to go on except they were married in Effingham County, Illinois on September 4, 1877 per Vol/Page 001/0151, Lic 00002156.  I discovered thier names on their son Pearl's social security application.  Pearl was born in Danville, Illinois in 1898. This has been my brick wall for a long time and would really appreciate any information on this family.  Thanks in advance.

16 JUL 2000 - June Wilson

Surnames:  DICK, MOFFITT

Looking for any information on Samuel MOFFITT born 1823 in Wayne County, Illinois. I do not know date of death, but I know that he died in Effingham County, Illinois.  His wife was Mary Dick from New York. The children that I have are Joseph, Isabell (Belle), Olive, Christina, Sarah, and George.  Will share what information I have.  He also had a brother in Effingham named Alexander S. MOFFITT.
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12 JUL 2000 - Teresa Davis

Surnames:  BACCUS, KERN

Elmer Luther KERN was my husband's grandfather.  This has turned out to be a 'thick' brick wall.  We can only guess at the birth date, being around 1879 in Effingham County, Illinois.  He married Lily BACCUS, on January 10, 1899 in Joppa, Massac County, Illinois. I had some documents, among them a hand-written Will by a Mary Kern (believed to have been Elmer's grandmother or aunt. He died in Greenville, Mississippi (Washington Co.) in the 1950's. (No, not sure what the death date is). My husband and brother-in-laws remember an Uncle Alva, which they believe was their Grandfathers brother. Not sure, but possibly from New York. If anyone has any information on this, I'd be thankful.

12 JUL 2000 - Bryan P. Bradford

Surnames:  BEAR, BEARE, BUHRMAN, STRAWN

I am looking for information on Enos Oliver BEARE/BEAR. Enos was born May
7,1852, in Perry County, Ohio. Enos is the son of Jacob and Mary(STRAWN)BEARE. Enos Oliver BEARE Married Mary BUHRMAN. I have no marriage date for them. Enos Oliver BEARE died Jan. 23,1892 in Effingham County, Illinois. I am wondering if there would be by chance an obituary that I can obtain. Any help is appreciated.

02 JUL 2000 - Shirley Reed

Surnames:  BETTS, COX, KELLAR, KELLER

I am researching the family of George KELLER/KELLAR who was listed in the 1860 census for Ewington,  Effingham County, Illinois.  His wife was Helaner BETTS, and they were married March 13, 1834 in Franklin County, Ohio. Their children were Isaac, born about 1836; John, born about 1837; Elizabeth, born about 1839; James, born  about 1841; Sarah, born about 1843; Daniel, born about 1845; and Abraham, born about 1848.  All of the children were born in Ohio.  Daughter Elizabeth married Wesley COX.  I am looking for descendants of this family.

01 JUL 2000 - Leona Kollman Garcia

Surnames:  ORE, ORR, NIXON, WRIGHT

Looking for Jasper ORR, born in 1855 (he is suposedly on the 1870 Effingham County, Illinois census with a family named WRIGHT, but I can't prove this).  He might be with
his alleged parents William ORE and Caroline NIXON or living with a family named WRIGHT.   If you are able to find  sources in Effingham County, Illinois between 1850-1880 for William, Caroline, or Jasper ORE/ORR I would be willing to pay for this information. I would love to know who Caroline NIXON's parents were and who William ORE (on 1850 Coles County, Illinois census) parent's were.  ORE/ORR family is supposed to be connected to 3 brothers that came from Scotland. Name is spelled both ways on Illinois documents. Jasper, born Oct. 2, 1855,  is the person I am really tracing. Can you help?  Thank you.

27 JUN 2000 - Mary J. Stevens

Surnames:  BUGG, HAINEY, LLOYD, MCKIM, PATTERSON, SHAY

I need death date and any information available about Eliza BUGG, born in Kentucky in March, 1830. She died in Effingham, Illinois ca. 1904/5 while visiting with daughter.  Possibly one of these daughters: Susan MCKIM; Caroline SHAY; Chestine
HAINEY; Anna LLOYD or Anna PATTERSON.

26 JUN 2000 - Sibyl Oder Etchason

Surnames:  COOKSEY, MARTIN

My great-great-grandmother, Mary Jane MARTIN was born in Tennessee (probably in Smith County) about 1824 and married my great-great-grandfather Hiram Casey COOKSEY in Effingham County, Illinois on February 15, 1845.  I am seeking the names of the parents and siblings of Mary Jane (MARTIN) COOKSEY.  She died in West Township, Effingham County, Illinois on May 4, 1898. It is believed she had at least three or more brothers, but we're not sure if there were any sisters.

26 JUN 2000 - M. Carter

Surnames:  DUST, KETTMANN, MANHANKE, TEGENKAMP, WALLBAUM

Bernard and Theresia WALLMAN DUST are listed in the 1860 Effingham County Census living next door to the Herman Henry DUST family.  Bernard and Theresia have four daughters at the time; Sophia C. (who is also S. Caroline) and who married William MANHANKE in Effingham County;  Francisca, who married Henry KETTMANN in 1878 in Effingham County; Anna (I know nothing about her); my great-grandmother, Mary DUST (who went by Clara) married Antony John TEGENKAMP in Effingham County, Illinois.  Since I am at a standstill working through Mary Clara to find out more about Bernard and Theresia, I am hoping to work through one of her sisters.  I am reasonably sure that Bernard and Theresia had at least two other children, Daron? and G. H. DUST.

26 JUN 2000 - Donna Yates

Surname:  DODD

Searching for information on Kendal B. DODD b. in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio. He was in Effingham County, Illinois in 1849. His son, Theodore DODD, was born there April 7, 1849. Kendal served in the Civil War and was discharged 9/13/1862 for a isability.  This is all I have. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

25 JUN 2000 - Berna David Hunter

Surnames:  HUNTER, STEPHENS

Looking for additional information on Louisa Ellenor HUNTER, born 10-2-1843 in Trenton, Butler County, Ohio and April 27, 1892 in Beaver County, Oklahoma.  Her first husband is unknown, but their son, James HUNTER, born March 12, 1863 in Effingham, Illinois died July 29, 1958 in Ellsinore, Missouri.  James's wife was Suffronia (Sophronia) Jane STEPHENS on January 29, 1888 in Elsinore,  Carter County, Missouri.

30 MAY 2000 - M. Hensley Carter

Surnames:  DUST, TEGENKAMP, WALLBAUM

Mary Clara DUST was 19 years old when she married Antony TEGENKAMP in Effingham, Illinois  on October 8, 1978.  M. Clara listed her parents as Bernard H. DUST and Theresia WALLBAUM.  I have very little information on Bernard and no information on Theresia.  The family was from Green Creek, Illinois.  Any leads, especially for WALLBAUM, would be greatly appreciated.


30 MAY 2000 - Karen Mullen

Surnames:  EYESTONE, SCHUMACHER, SUTTER, YATES

My grandfather, Charles Edward SCHUMACHER who was born in 1879 in Illinois, married Charlotte EYESTONE in Altamont, Illinois in 1906.The couple lived there and had two children, Catherine SCHUMACHER in 1906 and Gilbert Fay SCHUMACHER in 1910.  Charlotte who signed her marriage cert "Lotta" SCHUMACHER, died in 1932-35 in Georgia so I never knew her. Her father was W. J. EYESTONE and her mother was E. H. YATES.  According to my grandfather's death certificate he was born in Illinois, but the Effingham County Clerk has no record of his birth. There is a picture of him at about 15 taken at the Altamont Studios.  I believe the family lived in Altamont at least until 1920. Charles Edward SCHUMACHER was a grain dealer. I would like to know if my grandfather or grandmother had siblings, and where they lived in Altamont. And I would like to find out about my grandfather's parents, Charles and Louisa SUTTER SCHUMACHER who came here from Germany. I also wonder if there are any current relatives in Altamont or surroundings. Thanks, Karen Mullen


26 MAY 2000 - Janet Daniels

Surnames:  KREKE, WOLKING

My ancestor, Bernard KREKE, married Wilhelmina WOLKING in Cincinnatti, Ohio on February 3, 1841. They moved to Teutopolis between 1847 and 1849 and began farming.  Bernard died in October, 1853 in the cholera epidemic and is buried at St. Francis Cemetery. The 1850 Effingham County census records say he was from Hannover, Germany. Does anyone know the name of the town in the big province of Hannover where the KREKEs came from?


13 MAY 2000 - Wanda Young

Surnames:  GREENWOOD, MURPHY

I'm looking for info on Thomas GREENWOOD and MARY SALINA MURPHY married in Effingham, Illinois on February 8, 1844.  Their children were:Frances, Sarah, James, Mary, and Thomas (all born in Illinois) and Charity, born in Texas. Charity was 2 years old in the 1860 Hopkins County, Texas census. I would like to hear from anyone related to this family. Thanks.


12 MAY 2000 - Don Sheridan

Surnames:  CREWS, CRUSE, CRUZE, MCCOWN

I'm seeking information on any CREWS/CRUZE/CRUSE lines that may have settled
in Effingham county during the mid-to-late 1800s, especially those descendants of John and Elizabeth McCown CRUSE of Vigo County, Indiana. Will swap information.


11 MAY 2000 - Steve Helderman

Surnames:  BRADLEY, GILLESPIE, WEST, WRIGHT

I'm looking for the parents of my great-grandfather, John Calvin WEST,
born in 1861, married Laura Elnora GILLESPIE, of Watson IL in 1886. J. C. WEST's mother possibly named Naomi; had sister Amanda, and sister "Pet" who married (Judge?) William B. WRIGHT of Effingham County.   Laura GILLESPIE, born Oct. 14, 1861, taught school before marriage, and had brother Samuel, and sister Flora (BRADLEY). I have no definite proof that WEST family lived in Effingham Co. prior to marriage, but it seems probable. I would appreciate any info in re above, and will share what knowledge I have. Thanks.


27 APR 2000 - Janice Enk

Surnames:  BROWN, CLAAR, HANKINS, MYERS, WILLIAMSON

I am looking for information on the David WILLIAMSON family.  He was a Methodist minister in Effingham County, Illinois and lived in the Watson area.  He was born in Virginia in 1827 and died in Effingham County in 1878.  He married Mary BROWN in Owen County, Indiana in the 1840's.  Their children were Frances (Frank), John, Rosa and Mary.  Rosa married CLAAR (first name unknown)  and Mary married HANKINS (first name unknown). David was the son of George WILLIAMSON and Susannah MYERS.


29 MAR 2000 - Jan Walz

Surname:  OAKLEY

I am looking for any information on Matilda Ann OAKLEY, born August 14, 1860 in Effingham County, Illinois.  She is my great-grandmother and I don't have much information about her or her parents. Any info would be greatly appreciated.


28 MAR 2000 - Lisa Thompson

Surnames:  SEIBERT, SIEBERT

Looking for information on William and Christine SIEBERT/SEIBERT. Their German names would have been Wilhelm and Wilhelmina. They immigrated from Germany in the late 1800's settling in Altamont. Would be grateful for any information.


20 MAR 2000 - Brenda Williams

Surnames:  GUYETT, VAN HORN, NICHOLS, SHADWELL, WAGNER

My great grandfather was Edward GUYETT born Dec 26, 1875, died June 12, 1951. He was married to Della Mae WAGNER (no information at this time).  They had a son, William Clarence GUYETT born April 21, 1904 in Illinois. I've been told that he was born in Effingham.  He died May 16, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio.  William married Norma Louisa VAN HORN and they had Helen, my mother.  Norma Louisa VAN HORN was born Dec 12, 1908 in Effingham and died Nov. 3, 1994 in Dayton, Ohio.  Her parents were William Joseph VAN HORN born July 8, 1868 in St. Elmo, Illinois .  I don't know his death date.  He was married to Mattie Mae SHADWELL born May 4, 1878 somewhere in Illinois (we presume Effingham). William Joseph's father was Vanburen VAN HORN born around 1841 in Indiana.  We don't know who he married. I have found that his parents were Ralph VAN HORN, Sr. and Hannah NICHOLS.  I know there are a lot of holes and hopefully I can get some help, especially where Mattie and Della are concerned.


18 MAR 2000 - Dawna Martin

Surnames:  BRACKEN, INGRAM

Looking for information on the INGRAM family from Effingham County. I am decended from Hallick/Hallack INGRAM who was born in Effingham County on September 8, 1863 and is the son of Dr. George INGRAM. Hallick Ingram was born 8 Sept 1863 in Effingham County, Ill. He married Charlotte Bracken. Hallick died July 13, 1942 in Arkansas.


18 MAR 2000 - Duane E. Lamers

Surnames:  SIDDENS, WILSON

I am seeking the date of birth of Jesse SIDDENS. He was born in Allen County, Kentucky about 1818 to James and Sarah SIDDENS. The family moved to Putnam County, Indiana about 1828.  Jesse married Julia WILSON. He died in Mason Township, Effingham County, Illinois on November 10, 1855.It is likely that some of sons of Jesse (George, James, Benjamin, William, Joseph, John and Thomas) remained in Effingham.


9 MAR 2000 - Ann White

Surnames:  BURGESS, EDMUNDS, FULLER, GUDGEL, MARSDEN, STEWART, VALENTINE, VOLUNTINE

I am searching for anyone with information on Stephen VALENTINE (VOLUNTINE) and his wife, (Mary) Rebecca STEWART. Census records show they moved from Ohio to Effingham, Illinois by 1850. Their daughter, Rose Ann, married Henry BURGESS in Effingham County in December of 1869 and she, Henry, and her father, Stephen, then left for Nebraska. The mother, (Mary) Rebecca was born in Connecticut and died in Effingham County on June 26, 1876. Other children included Rebecca (married Marion GUDGEL), Sarah, Laruena (Reenie) married William MARSDEN, Samuel Preston married Hannah EDMUNDS, Eliza married Alanson FULLER.


5 MAR 2000 - Shirley Van Gordon-Venrick

Surnames:  CARTER, HATCHER, VAN GORDON

Looking for the parents of Henry VAN GORDON, who married Catherine CARTER.  Henry was born in 1795  in New York or Pennsylvania. He married Catherine CARTER about 1820. They lived in Union County, Ohio, later moving to Effingham County, Illinois. Their children were: George W.; Henry, JR.; Samuel T.; Mary; Elisabeth; Charles B. and John W. Henry VAN GORDON married 2nd ANNA HATCHER.

Any information on who Henry VAN GORDON and Catherine CARTER's parents were will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.


26 FEB 2000 - Dawna Martin

Surnames:  FAULK, HALL, SMITH

I am looking for information on Mary Etta (Ettie) HALL born about 1868 in Indiana. I understand that she married Robert Hunter SMITH in Effingham County. She died in 1892 and is buried somewhere in Effingham County. Ettie had 2 daughters before she died. I found a marriage between a Ettie HALL & Charles SMITH if that rings a bell. not sure why they had Robert as Charles. It is also my understanding that  Ettie was part Indian.  Her father was Indian, his name could be John. The census said he was born in New York.  Ettie's mother was possibly Mary FAULK who was born Ohio; died June 19, 1916 in Mason Township. Mary Etta could have had a brother named James. The census said there were 10 children.


21 FEB 2000 - Kathy Goldstein

Surnames:  BEAR, BEARE, STRAWN

I am trying to locate information on Charles EDWARDS born about 1827 in Illinois or Indiana.  His wife, Frances (surname unknown) was born about 1830 in Tennessee. They are listed in the 1850 Effingham Census with 1 yr old son William J. and again in the 1860 Census #128  in Mason, Illinois with the following children: William J. 10; Mary M. 9; James P. 7; John H. 5; Nancy J. 2; and George W. 8 1/2 mo.  I believe there was another daughter later named Sarah.  George W. was my great-grandfather and I would love to find any relatives out there.


21 FEB 2000 - Linda Edwards

Surnames:  GREENWOOD, NEVILLE

Joseph GREENWOOD born about 1795 in Trimble County, Kentucky. He married Delila (last name unknown) and moved to the Effingham County area about 1831. Their children were Martin, David, Jackson, Joel, Charity, and Hiram GREENWOOD. Martin GREENWOOD married Oney NEVILLE in Effingham County in 1842. I have information on this line to the present time but am stuck going back any further.  Any information about any of these individuals is welcome. 


20 FEB 2000 - Erin L. Cooper

Surnames:  ADAMS, JOHNSON, LOY, MARKS, MCWHORTER, SCAMMAHORN, TRIMBLE, WOODS

I am searching for any information regarding Ella Maud MARKS & Dr. William W. TRIMBLE who were living in Effingham County, IL, on the 1910 Census. Ella Maud was born January 11, 1881 in Jasper County; she died March 27, 1914 and is buried in Wheeler Cemetery, Jasper County, IL. William was born circa 1875 in IL; he died unknown. They had several children, but the only one I know for sure is Helen M. TRIMBLE, born 1907, died 1919, and buried in Wheeler Cemetery. Ella Maud's parents were Elias Alfred MARKS & Sarah Catherine JOHNSON. Al was a storekeeper in Dieterich with his father-in-law, David Johnson, and also sold farm implements. Al was also a member of the Odd Fellows Order. Any help with any of these folks or related people would be most welcome.Other related names include SCAMMAHORN, WOODS, LOY, MCWHORTER, and ADAMS (in Effingham).


19 FEB 2000 - Carmen J. DeWitt

Surnames:  DEWITT, LANDRETH, NIEFT

I  am seeking information / family of my great grandparents Lulu NIEFT and John DE WITT. He apparently died about 1910 probably at Edgewood, Effingham Co. Her second husband was Aaron LANDRETH. They moved to Arkansas about 1912. Lulu and John had 3 children - Edward, Charles, and Viola DeWitt. The boys stayed in Illinois when she, Viola, and Aaron moved. Lulu and Aaron had twin sons. Does anyone know who John and Lulu's  parents were? Any information would be appreciated.

15 FEB 2000 - William Maples

Surnames:  GREENWALT, FEAR, MAPLES, STOWERS

I am searching for any descendants of Marmaduke MAPLES. He was married to Annie GREENWALT on August 28, 1858 in Coles County, Illinois. Their children were William David, born in 1859; Andrew Jackson born in 1861; George Benjamin born in 1865; John Riley born 1868; Joseph Frank born 1874 and Mary Francis, born 1875. Several of the MAPLES relatives settled in and around Effingham, as well as in Coles, Cumberland, and Jasper Counties.

Also searching for descendants of Charles R. STOWERS who was married to Mary Ellen FEAR in 1891. Charles died in St. Anthony's Hospital on February 8, 1944.


10 FEB 2000 - Barbara A. LeRoy

Surnames:  PALMER, STROUD

Can anyone give me information about Daniel PALMER and Kitty Ann STROUD? They were married in Effingham County July 28, 1870. I need to find out what happened to them and if they had any children -- I have two stray PALMER kids running around my family tree that need to find a home.


06 FEB 2000 - Dorothy Peterson

Surnames:  LEWIS, PETERS, STEWART

I am looking for information on Andrew PETERS, son of Hezekiah PETERS.  Andrew was born November 28, 1876 and died April 28, 1948.  He married Letha STEWART in February, 1900 in Greenup, Illinois.  They had the following children, all born in Effingham, Illinois: Ruth, Opal, Shemen, Hampton, Harry and Ruby. When Letha died in 1915, he married Iva Lewis in 1916.


04 FEB 2000 - Crystal Fite

Surnames:  BAILEY, LANDES, LANDRETH

I am looking for parental and sibling information on Henry P. BAILEY and his wife, Susan LANDRETH/LANDES. This couple lived most of their lives in Mason Township, Effingham County, Illinois.  Henry's mother lived with them for a while.   Henry was the first sheriff of Effingham County.  He was born in Campbell County, Virginia. Henry and Susan had twelve children: Eliza Jane; Wyatt; Leander Tandy; Cassandra Ann; William Henry; James Abraham; Nancy Francis; John L.; Maria Antoinette; and Rebecca.  Two other children died at birth.  Most of these children are believed to have been born in Effingham County.


04 FEB 2000 - Patti Strickler

Surname:  BROWNING

I am looking for the family of Zerz C. and Amanda (maiden name unknown) BROWNING. Zera was born September 20, 1838 in Harrison County, Ohio, but moved to Crawford County, Illinois as a teen.  He married Amanda about 1864 possibly in Cumberland County and moved to Effingham after 1870. He and Amanda had one son, Daniel Edward, born May 10, 1865.  Zeera died in January 1902.

Daniel married Rebecca C. (maiden name unknown) about 1887 and they had the following children: Charles Elmer, born April 1888; Bertha Nevada, born July 1889; Nellie Leota, born June 1892; John Henry, born September 1893; Unknown, born about 1895; Dessie May, born July 1887; and Minor St. Clair, born March 1900.  Daniel died in 1899 and his children were put under the guardianship of L. A. BROWNING, Zera's nephew.

If anyone knows anything about this family, please contact me.  I would love to find another cousin!


27 JAN 2000 - Mary Livingston

Surnames:  HIGHTOWER, LIVINGSTON, LOY, WEBB

Looking for information on Aaron and Angela HIGHTOWER LIVINGSTON. They had a son, John William LIVINGSTON born in Watson Township in 1866.  His wfe was Cora Mae WEBB, born 1870 in Iowa.  Aaron was possibly from Alabama. Angela may have been born in Georgia in 1839.  She remarried a LOY after Aaron's death.


08 JAN 2000 - Mike Stover

Surnames:  FRY, RENFROW, SAFFORD

Daniel SAFFORD born August 16, 1806 and died December 4, 1891.  He is buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Effingham. Seeking information on his daughter Mary G. SAFFORD RENFROW.  She married Stephen RENFROW November 9, 1884.  I'm also seeking information on Mary FRY SAFFORD.


04 JAN 2000 - Michael LaForest

Surnames:  DESDELL, DESNOYER, GUYON

Would like to contact any descendant of Joseph GUYON and his first wife, Sophia DESDELL (their daughter was Alice GUYON); and Joseph's second wife Carolyn DESNOYER.  This French Canadian family lived in Watson, IL, in the early 1850's.  Would like to share information.


03 JAN 2000 - Brenda (Westendorf)

Surnames:  HARTMAN, KEMME, WESTENDORF, VANPELT

My current research is centered in the Dieterich/Bishop Township areas of Effingham County. I am looking for any info on WESTENDORF, HARTMAN, VANPELT, and KEMME.  My Gr-Gr-Grandfather was Frank/France WESTENDORF, his son John Henry is my further connection.   If anyone has "anything" on any of these surnames please let me know.  I would be more than willing to share what I have.   Thanks in advance.

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