LaSalle - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Immagrants from Alsace Lorraine

kzavada — 2009-11-27 15:00:37Z

In LaSalle county best source is the LaSalle county genealogy guild.
http://www.lscgg.org/lscgg_search.html

Immagrants from Alsace Lorraine

rbauer1954 — 2009-11-27 05:21:46Z

I am looking for information/help to gather information about immigrants form Alsace Lorraine to the DeKalb, La Salle, and other surrounding counties . The "Société d'Histoire du Val
de Villé" of Alsace Lorraine is looking for this information.
Contact me if you have information or would like to help.

Re: Help! Which cemetery?

jmbols — 2009-11-23 23:47:27Z

Have you tried the LaSalle Co. Genealogy Guild? They have most of the cemeteries in the county indexed.

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~illcgg/

Re: Help! Which cemetery?

stephenphank — 2009-11-23 17:07:04Z

gelowe1940:
Thank you for information concerning lack of indexes for the Rutland cemeteries. I am trying to find the burial place of infant George Hank, born to Conrad and Elizabeth Schubert Hank on 17 Dec 1882 and died on 31 May 1883. I have a record of the family in the 1880 Osage Township census and I believe they lived around sections 31-34. I walked the Catholic cemetery (west across I-39) in late October but did not find a stone. It may have been one of the older ones which was unreadable. Is there any record that you know of a Catholic church which they might have attended in Rutland at the time and where those church records might be kept. I am hoping that Church might have a record of his burial or birth. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

Re: Help! Which cemetery?

gelowe1940 — 2009-11-20 01:30:14Z

I couldn not find an index of either cem, if I get a change and the weather is good I will walk through and see what i can see. I will try. Will let you know one way or the other.

Re: Help! Which cemetery?

2ndEngineers — 2009-11-20 01:25:16Z

Yes, your response makes it perfectly clear that there were two cemeteries there in 1906. I ordinarily try not to make a post saying nothing more than "thank you" as people running searches here, or who have posts automatically sent to them, probably don't want to read a post that says only that.

I will try to find an index of who is buried in each of the two cemeteries in hope of finding my ancestor's grave. If anyone knows of the existence of indexes for these cemeteries, I'd appreciate learning where they are located.

Thanks for your help!

Re: Help! Which cemetery?

gelowe1940 — 2009-11-20 00:51:37Z

Well! does it help?

Re: Help! Which cemetery?

gelowe1940 — 2009-11-17 14:33:07Z

Both cem were there in 1906.
Calvary is the Catholic Cem. if that helps.

Help! Which cemetery?

2ndEngineers — 2009-11-17 04:16:26Z

My ancestor died and was buried at Seneca, Illinois in 1906. Her death certificate simply states that she was buried at Seneca. I see two cemeteries at Seneca: Mount Hope and Mount Calvary. Did both of these cemeteries exist in 1906? The fact that her death certificate does not name the cemetery implies to me that there was only one cemetery in 1906. Her name was Minnie Howard. She could be buried as Minnie Johnson.

Input would be most appreciated. Thank you!

Obit/news article about murder of Delos Monts in Streator

nulf00 — 2009-11-15 19:34:20Z

I'm hoping someone can help me as well. Am looking for an obit/new article on Delos Monts who was murdered in Streator on March 30, 1970. Pretty sure this horrific event would have made the paper. Would so appreciate any help from you folks!

Re: Clinton J. Gardner

c_hughes_phx — 2009-11-15 19:29:40Z

It's entirely possible that Anna Clark Pickham-Gardner's obit was wrong.

"The late Mrs. Gardner received her education at Ladies' seminary, Lake Geneva, and on Dec. 22, 1871, was married to Clinton J. Gardner, Civil War veteran..."

Clinton J. Gardner

kzavada — 2009-11-15 19:29:15Z

The marriage dates for Clinton J to Anna C. 27 Dec 1876 is correct as to issuance of the license per IL state Archives Marriage index
same for son Samuel B to Anna MADDEN 27 Nov 1898

The LaSalle County Genealogy Guild does excellent research and has very good resources. The listings they have up on the net are only a FRACTION of what they have in resources.
Also, Streator,IL mostly in LaSalle county but a small part is in Livingston county. Streator stradles on the border
of these two counties.
Also
The Bloomington Pantagraph newspaper covers Streator obits(besides Ottawa,IL)
I don't understand why but they do.
have you tried(besides contacting LaSalle County Genealogy Guild at
lscgg@sbcglobal.net)libraries in Ottawa and Bloomington,IL?
Hope these help
Kathy

Obits needed Lasalle IL

c_hughes_phx — 2009-11-15 19:18:03Z

Actually, the reason why I asked is b/c I submitted a request back in January and didn't get a reply so I thought maybe there were no volunteers who could help.
I'm looking for obits for these people, so the towns are Utica and Streator. Can you tell me where I can find obits for these people?
Much thanks.
Christa
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Clinton J Gardner
d: 17 Aug 1898 in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado
(but lived in Utica for 24 years prior)

(his wife)
Anna C Gardner (nee Peckham)
d: 1946 in North Utica Village, La Salle, Illinois

(their son, a cousin of Daniel Boone)
Samuel Boone Gardner
d: 17 Nov 1943 in North Utica Village, La Salle, Illinois

(Samuel's son)
Clinton Gardner
d: Jan 1971 in Streator, La Salle, Illinois

Re: Charlotte E Gardner-Garside & husband

c_hughes_phx — 2009-11-12 13:00:00Z

Do you think these are the same person? The year of death is off by 20 years. I can't find any other Garside info and I'm really looking for a death location and obit for her, as well as for her husband, Raymond Elliott Garside. I don't want to spend $10 if that's not her. What I really need are just the dates, locations and obits.
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Results from Your Search Request of the LSCGG Probate Database Index
You searched for Surnames beginning with: garside
The results are:NAME YEAR BOX FILE TYPE
GARSIDE, CHARLOTTE 1977 77P 199
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Social Security Death Index
Name: Charlotte E. Garside
Born: 19 Aug 1901
Died: Oct 1990
State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (Before 1951 )

Re: Samuel Gardner, 06 Dec 1878 - 17 Nov 1943 (OBIT)

c_hughes_phx — 2009-11-12 12:59:08Z

Daily Post Tribune, 18 Nov 1943
Samuel Gardner
Utica--Samuel B. Gardner, 65, resident of Utica his entire life, died Wednesday at 10pm at his home. He had been in ill health since September and had submitted to major surgery in Chicago recently.
He was born Dec. 6, 1878, the only child of Clinton J.and Anna Clark Peckham Gardner. He was an electrician by trade.
Nov. 27, 1898, he was married to Anna L. Madden of Utica.
Surviving are his mother, his widow and two children, Charlotte, at home, and Clinton, or Streator. There are also three grandchildren. A daughter, Charlotte Anne, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 9am at St. Mary's Catholic church with Rev. Coughlin officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.

Re: Charlotte E Gardner-Garside & husband

kzavada — 2009-11-12 01:00:37Z

I doubt that the probate is for the Charlotte you are looking for. The obit for Clinton's wife is in error.
Il state archives marriage index and LCGG have the correct date 27 Dec 1876.

through this link LaSalle county cmeteries
http://www.uscemeteryproj2.com/illinois/lasalle/stmarys/stma...
you can see burial st mary's for GARSIDE
shows full dates for Raytmond
only birth year for Charlotte.
ask the coordinator about other burials because on that site is Oak Hill,Utica
GARDNER
C.J. 1845-1898
Clinton J Jr. 14 feb 1941 26 Dec 1991
Judith Ann 1 May 1941 21 Feb 2002

Here's obot for Judith Ann which is why I suggested contacting libraries that have newspapers on microfilm.

NewsTribune (La Salle, IL) - February 23, 2002
Deceased Name: Judith Gardner
Judith Gardner
Judith A. Gardner, 60, of 312 W. Stanton St., Streator died at 1:45 a.m. Feb. 21, 2002, in Methodist Memorial Center, Peoria.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Elias Funeral Home, Streator, with Pastor Joe Seese of Chenoa First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Utica.
Visitation will be noon-2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Gardner was born May 1, 1941, in Streator to Erwin and Julia (Junker) Wehling. She married Clinton Joseph Gardner Jr. on May 11, 1963. He died Dec. 26, 1991.
She graduated from Midland High School in 1959. She was a playground supervisor at Sherman School and a Mary Kay consultant for many years.
Survivors include three sons, Clinton Joseph (Angela) Gardner III of Chenoa; Timothy (Brenda) Gardner of Streator and Jason (Heather Jordan) Gardner of Streator; one daughter, Jacqueline (Greg) Koncor of Streator and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Pallbearers will be Greg Koncor, Jerry Lanning Sr., Sam Zito, Thad Spellious, Ken Sangston, Neil Sutton, Josh Austin and Dale Scrogum.
Memorials may directed to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or donor's choice.

Pantagraph, The (Bloomington, IL) - February 23, 2002
Deceased Name: Judith A. Gardner
STREATOR - Judith A. Gardner, 60, of 312 W. Stanton St., Streator, died at 1:45 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 21, 2002) at Methodist Medical Center, Peoria.
Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Elias Funeral Home, Streator, Pastor Joe Seese officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Utica. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. before the service Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Mrs. Gardner was born May 1, 1941, in Streator, a daughter of Erwin and Julia Junker Wehling. She married Clinton Joseph Gardner Jr. on May 11, 1963. He died Dec. 26, 1991.
Survivors include three sons, Clinton Joseph (Angela) Gardner III, Chenoa; and Timothy (Brenda) Gardner and Jason (Heather Jordan) Gardner, both of Streator; one daughter, Jacqueline (Greg) Koncor, Streator; and five grandchildren.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Copyright (c) 2002, Pantagraph Publishing Co.

I do NOT have access to earlier obits, sorry
Kathy

Re: Lowers/Grant/Roots Families of Marseilles

kzavada — 2009-11-11 22:39:13Z

Not related just trying to help
have you tried LaSalle County Genealogy Guild?
http://www.lscgg.org/lscgg_sitemap.html
have some indexes up on their website but have many more available

found these on contemporary LOWERS,GRANT,
NewsTribune (La Salle, IL) - July 15, 2009
Deceased Name: Susie Lepore
Susie Lowers Lepore, 52, of Marseilles died July 14, 2009, in Pleasant View, Ottawa.
Sservices will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Seals-Campbell Funeral Home in Marseilles with the Rev. John G. Waugh officiating. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
She was born May 14, 1957, in Ottawa to Ralph and Elinore (Johnson) Lowers. She was employed by Sheridan Correctional Center until her retirement.
Survivors include three sisters, Emily (Richard Holic) Lowers of Chicago, Louise (Michael) Byrne of Marseilles and Mary (Tom) Markwalter of Mason City, Iowa; one brother, Ralph Lowers Jr. of Marseilles; six nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society.
Page: B9
Copyright 2009 NewsTribune, La Salle, Illinois, All Rights Reserved.

NewsTribune (La Salle, IL) - July 3, 1999
Deceased Name: Anna Grant
Anna Grant Anna Grant, 88, of La Salle died at 1:40 a.m. July 2, 1999, in La Salle County Nursing Home.
Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Burgess Funeral Home, La Salle. The Rev. Joseph Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in St. Hyacinth's Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home with a Scripture service at 6 p.m.
Mrs. Grant was born June 29, 1911, in La Salle to Francis and Victoria (Jakubczak) Illman. She married Harry Grant on Sept. 9, 1933, in St. Hyacinth's Church.
She was a secretary for St. Mary's Hospital. She was a member of St. Hyacinth's Church and the Altar and Rosary Society.
Survivors include two daughters, Betty (Richard) Talbot of La Salle and Victoria (Donald) Gulmond of Springfield, Mo.; one son, Thomas Grant of Las Vegas, Nev.; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1988; one daughter and one grandson.
Page: pb6
Copyright 1999 NewsTribune, La Salle, Illinois, All Rights Reserved.

Re: Lois Lattie Obituary Look Up Please (Seneca)

kzavada — 2009-11-03 14:26:39Z

here they are:
Chicago Tribune (IL) - July 19, 2006
Deceased Name: LATTIE, LOIS
Lois Lattie, 89, formerly of Seneca, IL, died Saturday evening (July 15, 2006) at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. Interment will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. The Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home, Seneca, IL was in charge of the arrangements. The family will hold a private memorial service. She was born Dec. 15, 1916 in Chattanooga, TN to Henry Taylor "H.T." and Nona, nee Borin, Shelley. She married Keith Lattie on Nov. 5, 1945 in Chattanooga. He preceded her in death. She is survived by sons, Robert (Betty) Lattie of Arlington Heights and James Lattie of Chicago; two grandchildren, Keith C. and Emily Lattie, both of Arlington Heights; a sister, Priscilla Funk of Loudon, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Nona Lee Salmond and Reba Casey. She was a homemaker. Memorials may be directed to Friendship Village, Schaumburg, IL.
Edition: Chicago Final
Page: 13
Copyright (c) 2006, Chicago Tribune Company. All rights reserved.

Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) - July 19, 2006
Deceased Name: Lois Lattie
Lois Lattie
Lois Lattie, 89, formerly of Seneca, Ill., died Saturday, July15, 2006, at Northwest Community Healthcare in Arlington Heights. Cremation rites have been accorded. Interment will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Ill. The family will hold a private memorial service. Lois was born Dec. 15, 1916. in Chattanooga, Tenn., to Henry Taylor "H.T." and Nona (nee Borin) Shelley. She married Keith Lattie Nov. 5, 1945, in Chattanooga. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. She is survived by sons, Robert (Betty) Lattie of Arlington Heights and James Lattie of Chicago; grandchildren, Keith C. and Emily Lattie, both of Arlington Heights; and a sister, Priscilla Funk of Loudon, Tenn. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Nona Lee Salmond and Reba Casey. Memorials may be directed to Friendship Village, Schaumburg, IL. Arrangements were made by Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home, Seneca, Ill., 815-357-6172.
Copyright (c) 2006 Daily Herald

Lois Lattie Obituary Look Up Please (Seneca)

CathyH909 — 2009-11-03 06:22:23Z

Hello,
I am looking for the obituary of Lois Lattie died July 15, 2006 in Seneca.
Thank You,
Cathy
CathyH909@aol.com

Keith A Lattie Obituary Look Up Please (Seneca)

CathyH909 — 2009-11-03 06:13:31Z

Hello,
I am looking for a copy of Keith Lattie's obituary, he died Aug. 8, 2003 in Seneca.
Thank You,
Cathy
CathyH909@aol.com

Re: Seitz obit lookup

gelowe1940 — 2009-10-22 23:38:17Z

The La Salle County Genealogical Guild has this obit.
Contact them at www.lscgg.org.

Seitz obit lookup

nefer_24 — 2009-10-21 21:42:39Z

Would anyone be able to check the 1 Apr 1910 Ottawa Fairdealer for Anna/Ann/Annie Seitz's obit? Thanks in advance!

Re: Joseph Alonzo Roberts (1866 - 1945)

lastonestanding — 2009-10-13 21:48:59Z

1930 census Joseph 63 laborer odd jobs fon
Lillian 60 weaver at home
Lillian 23
Alfonzo 22 service man at music store
Minnie 18
Katherine 16
West 8th st. Minonk.

Re: Murder in Streator

lastonestanding — 2009-10-13 21:31:44Z

Delos is in the soc sec death index born 16 may 1895 and died march of 1970. Last known address was Streator, Ill
In the U.S.World war two draft:
Delos E. MOnt born 16 may 1895 was living in Streator at 104 5th st, age 47 born in DAviess county,Indiana
name of person always know address listed as Mrs. Clara MOnts of same address. employed self at service station.
In the world war one draft card he was working for a farmer in DAviess county Indiana. In this 1917 draft card his motehr was partly dependent on him.
1910 census Delos Monts with mother Cora E. in Van Buren,Daviess county, Ind. Cora widow, Delos is 13, Ruby is 10 and Hershel is 9, Bonnie 7
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Obit for Jessie Smith of Des Plaines age 98 died may 2007 and one of the survivors is her brother Rev.Walter (Helma) Monts.
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For any info on this murder please contact the Lasalle county genealogy guild on Grover street in Ottawa, Illinois. Call them and they will be of help. Great group of volunteers.
Streator library also keeps copies of all Streator newspapers and for a small fee will send you photo copies of the murder articles in the newspaper.

Re: Enoch Thomas

captaingray — 2009-10-12 21:10:07Z

Thank you for you kind reply. I have ordered the obituary for Mrs. Enoch Thomas (my great, great, great grandmother) as well as the death certificate of her son, Frank Ford Thomas. I am still looking for information about my great, great grandmother, Malinda Eliza Thomas Roberts. She had five children: Joseph Alonzo Roberts (1866-1945), Etta Elizabeth Roberts (1869-1965), Whilliam Harrison Roberts (1872-after 1900), Lemuel Roberts (1875-1954) and Carrie Bell Roberts (1877-1939). Her oldest son, Joseph Alonzo Roberts, buried Minonk Township Cemetery), had an extensive family, and I am seeking his descendants.

Again, thank you for your reply. It is people like you who make genealogy a pleasure!

Re: Enoch Thomas

kzavada — 2009-10-09 19:38:26Z

Not related just trying to help
LaSalle County Genealogy Guild indexes
http://www.lscgg.org/lscgg_search.html
Obits
Mrs. Enoch THOMAS dated 24 Apr 1908
Death certificates
Frank Ford THOMAS yr 1896

last entry I found was 1900 census Groveland township,Rutland village,LaSalle Co
THOMAS
Nancy J b. Sep 1833 OH widow parents b. VA had 6 children only 2 alive now.rents house
Harrison(aka Nathan H.)son,b. Sep 1866,single,IL,parents b. OH,day laborer

Do you have Enoch's parents and siblings from Peoria?
appears his brother
was a physician in civil war
this is from IL State Archives civil war muster rolls
http://www.ilsos.gov/genealogy/
Joseph THOMAS,age 36 yrs,ht. 5'91/2" born Urbana,Champaign Co,OHIO
enlisted 13 Aug 1862 Chillicothe,IL married,physician,CPT Co C 86 IL US INF
promoted to Major 13 Apr 1864
another entry
Joseph F. THOMAS HQ 86th IL US INF
promoted 15 apr 1864 at Rossville GA to Major, mustered out Washington DC 6 Jun 1865
there's also a David enlisted from Limestone,Peoria,age 23 same unit,b. Hanover,Columbiana Co.,OH

Might follow brother's line and check Peoria copunty for their father Frank probate/estate record.
Good Hunting,
Kathy

Murder in Streator

nulf00 — 2009-10-08 11:44:33Z

Am looking for any newspaper articles concerning the death of Delos Monts, who owned his own gas station and was robbed and murdered. I don't know the exact date, but have March of 1970. He was married to Clara Hancock Monts and lived in Streator most of his life. Any help would sure be appreciated.

Enoch Thomas

captaingray — 2009-10-08 07:22:21Z

Looking for descendants of Enoch Thomas and Nancy J. McElhaney. They lived in the Rutland, Illinois in 1870 and were in Peoria County in 1850 or 1860. If you are a descendant of Enoch and Nancy Thomas or know a descendant of Enoch and Nancy Thomas, please contact me. Enoch Thomas is my great, great, great grandfather.

Joseph Alonzo Roberts (1866 - 1945)

captaingray — 2009-10-08 07:09:15Z

Joseph Alonzo Roberts was the oldest brother of my great grandmother, Etta Elizabeth Roberts. He is married in the Minonk Township Cemetery. I am looking for his descendants. If you are a descendant of Joseph Alonzo Roberts (he was married to Lillian Mae Braun) or you know a descendant of his, please contact me.

Re: Desire obituary

DorothySwanson18 — 2009-10-05 22:11:15Z

Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Re: Desire obituary

gelowe1940 — 2009-10-05 17:05:37Z

The Daily Times, Ottawa, Il. May 3, 1997

Joseph B. Kelly, RR#1 Utica died Saturday May 3, at his home.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mendota, with Monsignor Richard Fitzsimmons officating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cem. Visitation will be 5 to 7p.m. Sunday at the Schwarz Funeral Home with a 6:30 rosary.

Mr. Kelly was b. Aug. 1, 1935 in Waltham Twp., La Salle Co. to Thomas and Lucille (Guilfoyle) Kelly. He married Virginia Hueback on July 7, 1995 in Ottawa. He was a member of Mendota Moose Lodge, Ironworkers Union Local 386, and St. Mary's Church in Utica.

He is survived by sons, Brian P. of La Salle, Craig T. of Reno Nev., William J. of Indianapolis, Ind., Christopher S. of Mendota, Clayton F. also on Indianapolis, and daughter Brenda Lee (Scott) Willis of Indianapolis.
Brothers Thomas of Phoenix, Az., Brud of Earlville, Donald of Peoria, William of Anchoridge, Alaska, Patrick of Valdez, Alaska, Hank of Mendota, Dick of Mendota, and sister Mary Lou Saylor of Mendota, his Father of Mendota and 4 grandchildre.

He was preceded in death by his Mother and a Brother.

Memorials may be directed to the Holy Cross School Fund, the Morris Hospital Foundation or the Robert Beckworth Cancer fund.

Re: Desire obituary

lastonestanding — 2009-10-03 23:14:14Z

Call or write these kind people at the Lasalle county genealogy guild. I stop by once a year when i am traveling. What great research and help they are to people.
LaSalle county Genealogy Guild
115 West Glover Street
Ottawa, Illinois 61350
or call them at 815 5261.
They are wonderfully helpful and so appreciative of any donation to the cause. If there is an obit to be had they can find it.

Re: Sullivan Family

kzavada — 2009-09-29 16:07:37Z

The 1865 state census only lists by name the head of household, then divides between male and female and then age groups. Sorry.
Have you tried the LaSalle County Genealogy Guild for any directories,etc. for the appropriate time frame?
They ahve an excellant website.
Kathy

Re: Sullivan Family

kathleensullivan34 — 2009-09-29 14:19:09Z

Is there a more detailed transcription of the 1865 census in Lasalle county? This would be invaluable to me if I could identify Bridget Brazzil and Michael Sullivan and who they were living with.

Re: Sullivan Family

kathleensullivan34 — 2009-09-29 14:15:39Z

Is there anyway to get a more detailed 1865 census. Would they have more than is on ancestry at Lasalle? this would be invaluable to me if I could possibly identify Michael Sullivan and Bridget Brazzil in this census.

Desire obituary

DorothySwanson18 — 2009-09-28 20:21:22Z

Would appreciate the obituary of a Joseph Kelly who d. May 3, 1997 at Utica, Il. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Re: Sullivan Family

katsulvan158 — 2009-09-27 21:03:08Z

I have a death date on Bridget, but never found an obit. I checked probate records that you suggested, no luck. I have searched under stephen seeing it was an uncommon name, but have found nothing.

Re: Sullivan Family

katsulvan158 — 2009-09-27 20:59:36Z

Yes, I have all the info from that, plus cafferty dies about 1876. i have probate records from that.

Re: Sullivan Family

kzavada — 2009-09-27 18:07:20Z

Did you locate Bridget's 2nd marriage?
IL State Archives Marriage index
BRAZELL, Bridget to Charles COFFARY Livingston Co 3 Feb 1875
wonder why she used her maiden name?
http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/MarriageSearchServlet

Re: Sullivan Family

kzavada — 2009-09-27 17:59:24Z

I suggested back on 20 Dec 2008 you might check for probate/estate and guardianship records(Livingston and LaSalle) for Michael Sullivan,
were you able to do that?
Did you locate an obit for Bridget BRAZZIL SULLIVAN CAFFERY?
Since Stephen is an uncommon irish given name, might be better to search for in SULLIVAN families than Michael.
1880 Pike township,Livingston Co
SULLIVAN
James,51 farmer,Ire
Ellen(35),wife,Ire
Joseph,22,IL
John,19,IL
STEPHEN,16,IL
Patrick,14,IL
Lawrence,8,IL
Alice,6,IL
Hope these help
Kathy

Re: Sullivan Family

katsulvan158 — 2009-09-27 03:11:10Z

I don't know enough to be specific. All I know is that my gg grandfather, Michael Sullivan married in 1865 to Bridget Brazzil in LaSalle co. Stephen was born 1866 and Michael born 1868. In 1870 Bridget is shown a widow and only one son Michael and living in Livingston co with her brother. The marriage records from St Patricks in 1865 say my gg grandfathers parents were Stephen Sullivan and Catherine Shea. I was hoping to connect with possibly another Sullivan family that was in Lasalle. LaSalle county has no death records for that time.

Re: Sullivan Family

kzavada — 2009-09-26 22:00:14Z

Sullivan is a very common irish name. You will have to be more specific for anyone to help.
There are at least
45 seperate Sullivan listings in 1860 census LaSalle
and 28 separate listings in 1870.
Do you have given names and/or locations within LaSalle Co?
Kathy

McNamara's LaSalle & Bureau Counties

JsMc1001 — 2009-09-25 11:42:40Z

Looking for McNamara connections LaSalle & Bureau Counties. My G-G Grandfather, David Dennis was born in LaSalle 1863 (1866). I know he was living in Walnut, Bureau Co. in 1892.

Joei

Sullivan Family

katsulvan158 — 2009-09-24 18:16:42Z

I would appreciate any info on any Sullivan famly in Lasalle County during the 1860 to 1870

Re: O'NEIL, BERNARD

Melissaboutin — 2009-09-24 16:54:30Z

That confirms what information I had found so far on the Defenbaugh branch. Thank you!

Re: O'NEIL, BERNARD

bluejay201 — 2009-09-24 03:44:21Z

Thought her parents were Joseph Defenbaugh and Katherine Goodman, don't know where I got that information.
Her sister's Thursday, January 9, 1908, page 01
WAS OLD RESIDENT
Death This Morning of Mrs. Elijah Defenbaugh.
Mrs. Catherine Defenbaugh, mother of the Defenbaugh brothers, well known in this city and Livingston county, died this morning at 1 o'clock at her home, five miles south of the city, after an illness of several months.
A sketch of her life will be printed in the Free Press tomorrow.
the funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, with services, conducted by Rev. McCaughtry, at the family residence and interment in Defenbaugh cemetery.

...from Streator Daily Free Press
Friday, January 10, 1908, page 01
MRS. DEFENBAUGH FUNERAL SUNDAY
Services at House in Reading Township---Fifty-Five Years in That Locality.
Mrs. Catherine Defenbaugh, widow of Mr. Elijah Defenbaugh, as sated yesterday, died Thursday morning at 1 o'clock at her late home, five miles south of the city, from causes due largely to old age. She had been failing fast for two months.
Mrs. Defenbaugh, who maiden name was also Defenbaugh, was a native of Ohio. There in Fairfield county, she was born May 11, 1828, and October 5, 1851, was married in that locality to Mr. Defenbaugh, who is now dead, having passed away December 20, 1886, at the family home near Streator.
By her marriage Mrs. Defenbaugh had ten children. Of these there are living five---Ammon, Alfred, Harvey, Lucretia and Milton, all residents of Reading township.
There are also surviving three brothers---Daniel, in Oregon, Joseph, in Ohio; Dummah, residing near the Aqueduct Co.'s pumping station and Mrs. Elizabeth Fonglar, who lives in Reading township. And there is also one grandson, Charles Defenbaugh, in Reading township.
Mrs. Defenbaugh had resided fifty-five years at the old home in Reading township.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, with services at the house, conducted by Rev. McCaughtry, and interment in Defenbaugh cemetery. obituary..

Re: O'NEIL, BERNARD

Melissaboutin — 2009-09-23 19:52:53Z

No problem, I just keep finding conflicting informatin so wanted to verify. Now I can finally keep them seperate!

Re: O'NEIL, BERNARD

djones3429 — 2009-09-23 19:04:42Z

HI MELISSA,

NO LEWIS FOGLER HAD TWO WIVES. THE FIRST MY GG-GRANDMOTHER
JULIA ANN O'NEIL AND THE SECOND WAS LOUISA WAGGONER.

I DID A THOROUGH CHECK ON YOUR LEWIS AND ALICE LOWMAN AND
THEY ARE DEFINITELY NOT RELATED. I'M SORRY TO DISAPPOINT
YOU.

DIANE JONES

Re: O'NEIL, BERNARD

Melissaboutin — 2009-09-23 17:40:13Z

So, just to make sure I have this right, the Lewis Fogler (son of John Fogler) who married Alice Lowman is not the same as was married to Julia O'Neil? I just want to make sure as I know I am descended form the Fogler-Lowman line and if he was married previously I really want to track that line too.

Re: Robinson/Fenwick

ThomasKer2 — 2009-09-22 16:13:57Z

I'm not related to this family.

Need all the children's 1st names + surnames + birthplaces.