Christian County, Illinois

Posted Queries for September thru November 2000



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BOYER, BROWN, CAGLE, COLE, HANON, HOUCHEN, HOUSTON, HUMNELL, LEE, NAVE, NELL, WILHITE posted by Marianne Nave on Saturday, September 2, 2000

Looking for any of the families who married into the NAVE s of Christian Co. Some of the names are NELL, HUMNELL, BROWN, LEE, HOUCHEN, HANON, WILHITE, COLE, CAGLE, BOYER, & HOUSTON.

CROOKS, DAVIS posted by Bill Landers on Monday, September 11, 2000

George Washington CROOKS and Mary DAVIS, both born Kentucky, were married 1833 in Morgan Co. IL. They lived in Christian Co. IL, near Shelby County, from about 1838 until after the Civil War when they removed to SW Missouri. Two daughters married 'Casbar' and 'Wood' and remained in Illinois. Mary DAVIS had brother, Job, who was also in Morgan and Christian County. WBLanders@aol.com or WBLanders@juno.com

BLOSSER, MATHIAS posted by Lendell Blosser on Wednesday, September 13, 2000

Researching the family of Isaac BLOSSER m. Mary MATHIAS. They are found in the 1870 Christian County, Ill. census as Isaac Blosser age 52 and Wife Mary age 50 and Chidren: Solomon age 19; Mary Ann or Anna age 17, John age 14, Levi age 12, Elizabeth age 10, Simeon age 9. All children show born in OH. They are possibly buried in the Hayes Cemetery, in Christian County, southwest of Moweaqua.

HARDIN, SIMONS posted by Matt T. Salo on Friday, September 15, 2000

I'm looking for information on brothers Valentine and John SIMONS Who married two sisters Lucinda and Nancy Ann HARDIN in 1858. Their mother appears to be Mary A. SIMONS, but the fathers name is unknown. Any earlier information on the parents, and on the two brothers (for the period between 1860 and 1880) would be appreciated.

MANARY, MARTIN posted by Cher Haile on Sunday, September 17, 2000

Looking for any genealogy of Eli MARTIN who married Elizabeth MANARY, 9/1/1850 in Christian County, Illinois.

CAVENY, CONDON posted by Denise Bunker on Sunday, September 24, 2000

I am researching family CONDON, I believe they moved to Christian County in 1871. Three sons, Thomas, John & James Irwin. I think that John & James Irwin are buried in the Morrisonville Cemetery. Also family CAVENY lived in Brown Settlement (Farmersville?).

KESTER, RAPE posted by Bill Long on Sunday, September 24, 2000

My gr-gr-grandmother is Laura Ann RAPE (aka Manira Ann RAPE). She married William Henry KESTER on 02/13/1873 in May Township, Christian Cy. Illinois. She was born in Illinois on either 03/18/1849 or sometime ca. 1854 (records conflict). She died probably in Burwell, Nebraska on 02/06/1905. 1880 Christian Cy. Census says her father was born in Tennessee and mother born in Kentucky. 1900 Garfield Cy, NE census says father and mother both born in Kentucky. 1880 census says she was born ca. 1854. 1900 Census says she was born on 03/18/1849. This is all I know. I would like to know her parents' names, and any possible connections would be greatly appreciated.

BEYERS posted by Shelly Schmidt on Thursday, September 28, 2000

Joanna White BEYERS died 6/32. Buried in Taylorville. ( Died in Springfield)

BRYAN, HILL posted by Pam on Tuesday, October 3, 2000

Searching for parents/siblings of William E. BRYAN born April 26, 1857, possibly in Christian Co. Illinois and migrated to Texas by 1884...married Sarah HILL.

ADAMS, BEVERSTOCK, CHAMBERS, CHANDLER, ENOS, GLASS, NORTHRUP, STRATTON, TATE, VOLANS, WHEATER posted by Marnie Ann (Westcott) Wells on Wednesday, October 4, 2000

I am looking for information on the families involved in this will In the matter of the Judicial settlement of the estate of Sarah A BEVERSTOCK, deceased. To Hon. Alric R. Herriman, Surrogate of St. Lawrence County: The petition of Lovina G. ADAMS and Cemantha E. VOLANS, administrators of all and singular the goods, Chattels and credits which were of Sarah A. BEVERSTOCK, late of Ogdensburg in said county deceased, shows that more than a year has expired since the issuing of letters of administration to them, and that they desire to have their accounts as such administrators judicially settled. The following are the names and residences of the creditors and person claiming to be creditors, sureties on the official bond of your petitioners, and next of kin, to said deceased, except such creditors as by vouchers annexed to the account filed here with appear to have been paid Next Of Kin Lovina G. ADAMS (sister), Sarah E. TATE (niece), Anna B. WHEATER (niece) all of Ogdensburg, NY., Cemantha E. VOLANS (sister) of Morristown, NY., Irean M CHANDLER (niece) of Chicago, Illinois, Edwin ENOS (nephew) of Bryant, South Dakota, George B. ENOS (nephew) of South Shore, South Dakota, Adaline STRATTON (niece) of Granite Falls, Minnesota, William ADAMS (nephew) of Taylorville, Illinois, Fred ADAMS (nephew) of Paris, Illinois, George ADAMS (nephew) of Paris, Illinois, William ENOS (nephew) whose residence and whereabouts cannot after diligent inquiry which your petitioners caused to be made among his relatives and friends for the purpose, be ascertained by your petitioners, nor can they with all diligence which they have used to that end, ascertain a place or places where said William ENOS would probably receive matter transmitted through the post office. Sureties On Official Bond John GLASS & Hiram D. NORTHRUP both of Ogdensburg, NY. Creditors And Person Claiming To Be Such Lovina G. ADAMS & Catherine M. CHAMBERS both of Ogdensburg, NY. Said Sarah A BEVERSTOCK, deceased, left no will and no surviving husband. A notice requiring all persons having claims against said Sarah A BEVERSTOCK deceased, to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to said administrators, has been duly published according to law and pursuant to an order duly made by the surrogate for that purpose, and the time within which claims were required by said notice to be presented has expired

COLE, HUNTER posted by Heidi Cole on Friday, October 20, 2000

I am researching my husbands family. We know for sure that his great-grandfather was born April 13, 1859,in Mt.Auburn.His name was William A. COLE, his fathers name was John COLE, his mothers was Mary Elisabeth HUNTER Cole.They lived in Christian Co.

DURBIN, MCKENZIE posted by Mike Durbin on Saturday, October 21, 2000

I am a descendant of Phillip S. DURBIN who came to Missouri from Illinois circa late 1830, I have reason to believe that he left some Children behind in IL. and I am on a search for them, Some of the names listed below are either children of Phillip S. DURBIN & Lucy Logsdon, or grandchildren, If anyone has run across these in your genealogical travels, in Sangamon, Christian, or Shelby Counties in Illinois, please contact me,, and thanks.... Christopher DURBIN and/or children Steven DURBIN, Sarah DURBIN, Isabella DURBIN. John MCKENZIE & Sarah (DURBIN) McKENZIE or sons John or George MCKENZIE.

ARKEBAUER, JOHNSON, KEISER, REINDER posted by Jennifer Trevillian on Monday, October 30, 2000

I'm searching for information on Harm ARKEBAUER approx. 1798-1858 Married Annie JOHNSON (johanson) 1802-1882 Son: Meint ARKEBAUER 9/8/1828 Married Tette KEISER (1838-1874) in 1857 All were born in Germany and died in Illinois I believe Harm's parents were Gerd Gerdes ARKEBAUER and Antje REINDER of Firrel, Germany. Meint and Tette's daughter, Harmina is my gggrandmother.

HART, MEADER, WATERS, YEAMAN posted by Ashleigh Mendenhall on Thursday, November 2, 2000

I am trying to find any information on property that was owned by George H. WATERS from Atleast 1881 until 1926 then the property's taxes were paid by Clara MEADER in 1944 and then to Ralph and B. Geneiveve HART then to William & Ruth YEAMAN in 1973. The property sits in the S 1/2 of the SW corner of Mt Auburn township Section 34 township 15 of range 3.. It is today located on Breckenridge road just inside the line of Christian county bordering Sangamon.

JACOBSEN, VANHOOSER, WIESE, WILLIAMS posted by Bobi Jean Varner on Saturday, November 4, 2000

My Great Grandfather was George Barton WILLIAMS (GB). His death certificate indicates he was born in Mount Auburn, Christian Co. Ill. The following is an exerpt from a letter I received from a great grandson from his first marriage. We know nothing of GB's family except what was written below. Does any of this sound familiar to anyone? GB's father was a successful businessman in Tuscola, Illinois. He owned a tile factory with John JACOBSEN, who was also a land owner in the Brocton area. Being in the upper class at that time, GB was introduced to Tracy WIESE, whose family had considerable land holdings in the Broadlands area. GB married Tracy WIESE and decided to try his hand at farming with the WIESE family, since he did not like the tile business with his father. George F. was their first child. They had a daughter stillborn, next came Arthur and finally the daughter who died with Tracy at childbirth. According to what we can piece together the WIESE family became disenchanted with GB and removed him from the family farm. He moved to Iowa with Tracy, George and Aurther in search of land to homestead. Tracy died in Iowas during childbirth. The WIESE family came to Iowa and brought her back to Broadlands to be buried. This is when he married Gertrude VANHOOSER. Arthur ended upin St. Louis where he died in the poorhouse. He was a gambler and followed the racetracks. He had a son.

RESLER posted by Cindy Resler Tromp on Sunday, November 5, 2000

I am looking for (William) Jacob RESLER who was in Christian County, from about 1868 until his death. He was born in Faytte County, PA in about 1822 and moved to Tuscawaras County, Ohio in 1833. His wife was Sarah Brenizer but he may have remarried. His children are believed to be David H., Martin J., (John) Wesley, and William Jacob, all born in Ohio.

ROBERTSON posted by Virginia Rhodes on Monday, November 6, 2000

Searching for burial site of Felix and Sarah ROBERTSON. Could possibly be Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Is there a list of persons buried in Mt. Auburn Cemetery online?

HENNINGER posted by Cheryl Loomis on Monday, November 6, 2000

Looking for information about George HENNINGER, may have had a brother, lived in Christian County.

HENDRICKS, STARK posted by Doloris Bullock on Thursday, November 9, 2000

I'm looking for my Grandfather Jesse STARK he was from KY. later moved to Paduca than late 1800's moved to Pana, IL. where my father Elmer STARK was born 1898. He was married to Molly (nickname) HENDRICKS. They had 3 or 4 children William, Elmer and 1 or 2 girls. Been at this brick wall for 2 years Can anyone tell me if there is a cemetary near Neoga or Trilla Ill?

ALEXANDER, HARPER, POLAND, TRIBBETT posted by Stephanie Klaus on Sunday, November 12, 2000

I am looking for informaiton on Mary POLAND b.05 Dec 1827 in Richland County, Ohio and Robert Bruce ALEXANDER b. 14 Dec 1824 in (Zanesville?), Ohio. They were married 31 Aug 1848 in Morgan County, Ohio. They had nine children which only 4 survived. First born was my gggreat-grandmother Esther Jane ALEXANDER TRIBBETT. Thier fifth born was the first baby boy born in Pana. William Henry ALEXANDER b. 24 Nov 1858. They ALEXANDER'S were well know in Pana. I have extensive information from Pana. What I am having problems with is Robert Bruce ALEXANDER. He died 23 Feb 1890 in Pana. This is too early to get information from vitals or the Pilladium. The ALEXANDER'S help build First United Presbyterian and Robert Bruce helped carry the first body to Pana Mound cemetery. They are all burried there except for the children that died young. They are burried at Williamsburg cemetery. If anyone has information on Mary POLAND daughter of Enoch POLAND and Mary HARPER of Ohio or the relatives of Robert Bruce-PLease Please contact me.

MONKMAN posted by Rita Tarr on Monday, November 13, 2000

I would like any information on the MONKMAN family. My grandparents lived in Stonington,Il. Blanche and William MONKMAN.

ALEXANDER, POLAND posted by Stephanie Klaus on Thursday, November 16, 2000

I am looking for the ALEXANDER family of Pana, Illinois. Robert Bruce and Mary POLAND ALEXANDER had nine children, though only for survived adulthood-Esther Jane, Joseph Frazier, Thomas Calvin, and William Henry. William Henry was the first born baby boy in Pana. They arrived in Pana in the spring of 1857. Prior they lived in Clark County, Ohio on Turkey Run.

KENCHEL, KEUCHEL posted by Murray I Brunt on Friday, November 17, 2000

Researching my line of KENCHEL or KEUCHEL, German immigrants who settled in Pana, Ill. 1893. He was a miner and had relatives in this area. A son, Frank was born here in Aug.1894. The family moved to Pittsburgh area in 1896-7.

LYMER, WHITE posted by Carolyn D. Banks on Tuesday, November 21, 2000

Need information on WHITE family and LYMER family. My great grandfather was Joseph Bradey White Jr from Pana, He married Sarah Janette Lymer, daughter of William Lymer. Need to know where these people came from. William Lymer had emigrated from Staffordshire UK in 1851. The Whites had moved to Illinois from PA about time of Civil War.

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