Hancock County Queries Page 5

Sunni Bloyd Sun, 30 Nov 1997 19:24:45 -0800
BLOYD FAMILY REUNION??? When my husband and I visited Hancock County five or six years ago, we were told that the BLOYD family there holds a family reunion in July. I have since come into contact with a number of BLOYD family researchers, and have told them about the reunion. Will someone please send me the date and location of the next BLOYD family reunion and a contact person's address? You just might get some distant cousins dropping in!

Linda Werts Wed, 14 Jan 1998 15:11:35
Edward JENKINS b. abt 1805 in Wales, and Hannah BARBER b. abt 1810 in Worcestershire, England, came to Nauvoo in the late 1830's via New Orleans and the Mississippi River. They sent for their son, Charles, in 1843, when he was twelve. He "stayed through the winter", and then took off on his own. Nothing is known of him until he appears in Nebraska in 1856. Did Edward and Hannah have other children? If you are researching this family, please contact me.

Sally Williams Thu, 15 Jan 1998 20:35:47 EST
I'm looking for information about the parents/siblings of both Lemuel R. Williams, born 1814 in NC and Cassandra Simmons, born 1818, unknown. They lived in Fountain Green, Hancock Co., IL for a while, and several or maybe all of their children were born there. Our ancestor is John Fremont Williams, born 1856, and who later moved to Adair Co., MO.

Dwight Johnson Fri, 16 Jan 1998 13:37:00
I am researching a Charles BAILEY, born 1 Jan 1793, somewhere in NJ, d 1845, Nauvoo, Hancock County. I can't get much on his parents. I have his father as a John Bailey, mother Rhoda WALKINS or WATKINS. No b or d dates on them or residences. Can anyone help? Many thanks

D.A. White Sat, 17 Jan 1998 15:45:32 -0800
I am researching information on the surnames of ZEIGLER, DEIDLE, SUTRICH, & LOENNIG. Arnst Loennig married my ggg grandmother, Mary Amelia Deidle Zeigler an abandoned wife of John Zeigler on June 28, 1857. I have other documentation that makes her maiden name Mary Sutrich. Arnst and Mary are listed in the 1860 census in Walker township, Warsaw P.O., in the County of Hancock. Any further information is very much appreciated.

Mary Fox Sun, 18 Jan 1998 02:24:00 -0800
COMER and FARR (Peter C. & Lydia F.)married 1841 moved to MN, she died in Oregon 1906. They lived in Harmony township. Have ancestral info and some descendants. msg e-mail foxden@harborside.com (my son will read); snail mail Mary Fox P.O. Box 1605, Brookings, OR 97415; phone 541-469-4569 be brief: 15-20 seconds for a name, phone # and short message.

Joanna E. Long Sat, 31 Jan 1998 19:41:31
Glines, John and Maria. I am not sure when they came to Nauvoo but Maria died on a farm near Nauvoo in 1844 and John died there in 1850. They were Mormons and their son Eric went on to Salt Lake. He probably lived in Nauvoo for a while. Eric had some cousins that may also have lived there for awhile. John is my great great grandfather.

Debbie Herring Fri, 30 Jan 1998 16:54:09
Looking for information regarding W.B. FERGUSON b. 1826 In, d. 1860 MO; sp. Mary ? b. 1829 IN; appear on 1850 Hancock County Census and on 1860 Morgan County census. Children: George W. b. 1846 IN; John S. b. 1849 IN; William Robert b. 1855 IL and Mary b. 1856 IL Family later moved to NE Missouri however it is believed that one son (either Goerge or John) remained in Illinois

Sharon Shelts Sat, 7 Feb 1998 15:45:47
VANCE / TANKSLEY/BOYED/RENO Benjamin Franklin VANCE married Catherine TANKSLEY on 02 Jan 1850 in Carthage, Hancock Co, Illinois. They then farmed in Schuyler Co, Illinois, near Augusta. William and Elizabeth (BOYED) VANCE ( he was the son of James and Margaret (RENO) VANCE) lived at some point in Hancock Co, Illinois. They are buried in the VANCE Cemetery at Industry, McDonough Co, Illinois. Some of James and Margaret VANCE's children, were early members of the Mormon Group at Nauvoo, Illinois. As their are no LDS Records concerning William and Elizabeth (BOYED) VANCE, I am in need of the names of their children and spouses. If you can help me obtain this information, I will be "very grateful"!

tom horton Sun, 8 Feb 1998 18:31:22
I am trying to find ancestors from Pontoosuc, Hancock County, Nauvoo, Illinois. The surnames I am looking for are: JONES; PRIVIA, PRIVY, or PRIVA; CLARK; MILLER; ALBRIGHT; VALENTINE; If you know of anyone who can help I would greatly appreciate it.

Nora Probasco Mon, 09 Feb 1998 17:59:01
I am interested in PROBASCO surname info, family trees and research. I am starting a central PROBASCO database to direct researchers to others who are researching their line. The PROBASCO's have been in Hancock County since the 1860's.

Anita Young Sat, 21 Feb 1998 11:34:14
I am researching the surname of KROPP. I have my Kropp family in Hancock county in 1860, 1870, and 1880. I would be interested in helping anyone searching that surname.

Ted Strzelecki Sat, 21 Feb 1998 12:45:25
I am looking for information on a Ella/Eleanor J. NOLES and George A. STEELE. They were married on Aug 21, 1874 in Hancock Cnty, Illinois. Believe that Ella J. NOLES is the daughter of James NOWLES/NOLES and Sarah Caroline BROWNLEE. If it is she was born Oct 26, 1852. Any and all help would be appreciated.

Joe Thompson Thurs, 26 Feb 1998 12:56:07
Seeking information on a Benjamin ROSS and L.B. HASTINGS who came to Portland Oregon from LaHarpe, Illinois on a wagon train in 1848.

Le HeineSaturday, February 28, 1998 12:31:18 PM
Seeking info on Contantine HEINE, who lived in Nauvoo (Hancock) Illinois from c. 1858 to 1870. He was a rock cutter, according to the book NAUVOO by Ida Blum. He & his wife Victoria had 5 children, & later moved to rural Montrose, Iowa where he farmed. Intent to declare citizenship papers in Warsaw stated that he gave up his alliagence to Napolean, but he lists his birth place as Switzerland.
H.R. Ficken Thurs, 26 Feb 1998 2:13 PM
Does anyone have a book Pioneers of the Prairie (date unknown)? I have a 1980's citation of a reference on page 196 to "J. D. ALBERS, son of Claus & Rebecca ALBERS", and would like to know particulars.
H.R. Ficken Thurs, 26 Feb 1998 2:13 PM
Trying to research William Brewer GARRIGUS, born 26 Nov. 1983 in LaHarpe, IL, to William GARRIGUS and Roseanna E. KENT. William (possible middle initial M.) died in LaHarpe, IL 17 Jan. 1867.
Sandra Benham 10:18 AM 8 March 98
Herman HASSE b. 5 Mar 1826 Essen, Westphalia, GER d. 17 mar 1893 Gibson Co., IN m. 1855 in Hancock Co., IL Christina BAEHNER b. 18 Jul 1833 Kanehrich, Virtenburg, GER d. 1 Oct 1909 Gibson Co., IN, they had seven children all b in Hancock Co., IL: Christina Sophia b. 21 Jul 1858 d. 21 Feb 1934 Gibson Co., IN m. John Partenheimer, Herman, paul b. 25 May 1865, Caroline (Carrie) b. 25 May 1856 d. 11 Jun 1891 Gibson Co., IN, Amelia b. 27 Apr 1868 d. 16 Oct 1934 Gibson Co., IN m. Philip Leiser, Anna Mary b. 3 Aug 1860 m. Will Farney, John b. 5 Jul 1873 d. 5 Oct 1827 Gibson Co., IN m. Lizzie Landers.
Shirley Lillie 5:45 PM 12 Mar 98
I would like to contact anyone researching the family of Lucretia MILLER, daughter of Jonathan MILLER and Rebecca ORAM. Lucretia married John H. BROWNING and lived in Augusta Ill. They had children named James who married Eliza Norton Mackay, Hattie Eliza who married Perry A. SCOTT, they had a son named Walter, Charles T. BROWNING, who married Margaret MILLER, they had a daughter named Bernitha. I have info to trade if anyone is interested.
Linda 5:45 PM 12 Mar 98
I am looking for information on the deaths of John ROWBERRY (died - August 26, 1844) and his wife: Mary "Parry" ROWBERRY who died August 6, 1844. They both died in Nauvoo, Hancock Co., IL and so far I haven't been able to find out anything about their lives or deaths there in Nauvoo.
Jim Johnson 5:45 PM 12 Mar 98
Elizabeth KELLEY, born 16 Nov 1799, Ireland; daughter of Sampson KELLEY and Margaret BROWN; married Ambrose GRAFTON 28 Oct 1817, Champaign County, Ohio. Elizabeth GRAFTON nee KELLEY, died 28 Sep 1881, Plymouth, Hancock County, Illinois. Seek exchange of genealogical data on ancestors, siblings and descendants.

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