Past Queries

These surviving queries from the past may hold a clue for your family research.

August 1996: I am seeking information on family names of WEMPE and DULLE from St. Clair County Illinois. My ggrandfather, Bernard WEMPE was born in St. Clair county in about 1850 and married, in Aviston, Euphemia Dulle. I only know Bernard's fathers name - Herman - and his mother, Theresa WEH - but no dates at all on them. I would appreciate any leads, including siblings. If there are current WEMPE's or DULLE's who read this, I would love to correspond with you. Please reply to Margaret Fallone.

Nov. 1996: Searching for father of Louis James Davis, b 1856, resided St Clair Co. then Montgomery Co., married Kindlinger 1884, Died 1927, Litchfield IL. His mother was Ellen Maisden who married 2nd Pullen. He was a coal miner. Also searching for parents of Valentine Kindlinger, b Germany 1828, to USA in 1854, lived in Millstadt and Mascoutah. Married Catherine Meier c 1859. Searching for info on August Meier, born Germany, to USA about 1850. Had daughter Catherine, son George who lived in Mascoutah. Reply to Susan L. Kruse.

Jan. 1997: Looking for Agnew connections in Monroe and St. Clair Co. William Allen Agnew and his 1/2 bro Samuel, Francis, and Milton. Came ca 1825. William from Pa and Ohio. Any other descendants? Reply to Linda Young Nehring.

Mar. 1997: Looking for family of Catherine Carolina AGNE b. 1845 in Bavaria, Germany and married Joseph SCHWAB in Belleville, St.Clair Co., IL in 1868. Father's name is Paul AGNE, mother unknown. Any information regarding this family name is appreciated. Reply to Peggy Ruble.

March 1997: Looking for any information on decendants of Issac Rainey and wife, Elizabeth Waggoner Rainey. Children: Ryland, George, Jefferson, and John M. Rainey. Jefferson was twice mayor of Belleville, Illinois. Jefferson resided in Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois. He was also State Senator for Illinois. Any info? Thanks, Donna Waggoner Carter, POB 657, Edgewood, TX

April 1997: SCHANZ/TISCHBEIN/SCHLEIH. Looking for information on Margarethe Schanz Tischbein Schleih who remarried Wm Schleih in 1882 following death of her first husband Rheinhard Tischbein. Reply to Cathy Halpin.

May 1997: DUNN/MATHIS/CRUTCHFIELD I am searching the DUNN family which resided in Marion Co., Illinois. I have hit a dead end with Charles Ellis Dunn born 7-3-1863 in St. Clair Co. and married Sarah Rosetta Crutchfield. I have not benn able to trace further back except for I believe Charles Ellis was born to an Emona or Claira Mathis Dunn and a father by the name of Ellis Dunn who died before his birth. He also had a sister, Alice. After his father's death, his mother remarried a Stalins or Stalons. Any information would be appreciated. Reply to SandieKT.

May 1997: HEZEL, Hetzel. I am working with several cousins researching the Hezel family that came to the Belleville/St. Louis area about 1850 from Winzeln, Wuerttemburg, Germany. They went into the dairy business and eventually owned Hezel Milling Co in East St Louis. Any information, etc. is welcomed. Reply to John Dee Thompson, 109 Wren Court, Franklin, Tennessee 37064.

June 1997: Looking for information a John Lines, d. 12/10/1873, Mascoutah IL. Married to Maria Reither, Beardstown IL about 1851. Information on both families is being searched. Nancy Reeves.

June 1997: I'm searching for Nicholaus? WEBER, wife Margaret? (LIVELL) WEBER and his daughter Catharina b 1856. He was 28 and she was 24 the last time I found them on the St Louis 1860 census. Another WEBER researcher suggested I post here as there was a large German community in St Clair County, he thought. My grandfather was known as Harry LIVELL. He said he changed his name from WEBER when he ran away. All he would tell us was to never try to find his real family. He was born in 1860 right after the census. Any and all help would be appreciated. Thank you, Darlene (LIVELL)

July 1997: I searching for information on Hiram HICKMAN, son Isaac Hickman Sr., who voted in the first St.Clair Co. election. I know that Isaac Hickman Sr.was married to Nancy Morris and they had at least four children Mary, Hiram, Samuel and Isaac Jr. and maybe George and others. Hiram married Anna ANDERSON daughter of Hugh Anderson who also voted in the first St.Clair Co. election. They had at least three sons: Isaac N., James M. and Hugh Alexander Hickman b. 4/15/1845. Hiram died Jan.25,1845.Anna then married James Knight. Hugh served in the Civil War and after the war married Emily Jane COOPER. I'm looking for any relatives of the HICKMAN, ANDERSON or COOPER families.I am a direct descentant of Hiram Hickman.

Nov. 1997: I have a formal portrait of an unidentified young lady in her teens that was most likely taken in the Belleville area. The back of the picture states "Rec. in H. Wm. McKinley, July 1908." I believe this young lady would belong to the HEMMER, STOCK or FRANKENBERG families of Belleville. Was H. WM. MCKINLEY a high school? If so, would anyone have access to rosters that may help identify this person? Any help will be appreciated. Thank you. Sheryl Hays.

Jan. 1998: Seek descendants of former Badenheim, Germany siblings: 1) Wilhelm MAUS 1816-1896 Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL, 2) Maria Martha MAUS RUTZ, 3) Henry b. 1833, lived Leavenworth, KS 1896, 4) Katharine Elisabeth MAUS GASS of NY. Send correspondence to Karin Stumm, Alte Rathaus-Str. 11, 55595 Mandel, Germany.

Jan. 1998: Seek descendants of former Badenheim, Germany siblings: 1) Catharina Elisabeth ANDEL (b. 1812 - d. 1885 Belleville, IL, 2) John b. 1815, d. Belleville 1869, 3) Wilhelm b. 1822, probably died St. Louis, MO. Send correspondence to Karin Stumm, Alte Rathaus-Str. 11, 55595 Mandel, Germany.

Feb. 1998: I am seeking information on the following family. Alwin BILZING m. Ella DUFFNER in 1888. Children were Nora, b 1889; Adolph, b 1892, and Wilhelmina Martha, b. 1898. If anyone knows of them, please contact me, Diane Schroeder. Thank you.

Feb. 1998: Am seeking information on the following families. Martin ARBOGAST m. Anna DUFFNER in 1887 in Mascoutah, IL. They had Ella who m. Mr. McCord; Daisy Anna who m. Mr. Spence; Edgar; and John. Also, John DUFFNER m. Christina ARBOGAST and had the following children: Florine, b. 1861; Caroline, b. 1884 m. HANLEY; Cecil, b. 1887 m. Eleanora; Laura Anne, b. 1889 m. Louis MILLER; John Henry, b. 1891; John Henry, b. 1891; Ralph Lenester, b. 1897; Allen Adam m. Lucy, b. 1898 and Eugene Heinrich, b. 1900. If anyone knows of them, please contact me, Diane Schroeder. Thank you.

Feb. 1998: BARBRE - DEANE - GROMER - REED - SHAEFER - SLOAN - SPRINGER James A. BARBRE, son of James and Nancy GROMER BARBRE, born Jan 1888 and wife Dora Elizabeth GROMER, daughter of John S. GROMER and Elzia J. SHAEFER, lived and worked in East St. Louis in St. Clair co Illinois. They had two children born about 1918, Max C. BARBRE who married Lily REED and younger sister Juanita "Anita" BARBRE who married a Mr DEANE. Brothers of James A. BARBRE who lived in St. Clair Co., IL., Alva D. and wife Stella SLOAN, and William "Edward" and wife Lottie SPRINGER. Please do you know the children of this family? KE Greene

April 1998: Seeking infor on VIELWEBER. John, Adam, Henry, Elizabeth ca 1850. Giminhof

June 1998: Seek possible marriage and descendant info for Eliza Jane VERNER, born N. Ireland c.1844, came to Madison/St. Clair Cos. abt 1855 with family. Parents died 1855. In 1860 census an Eliza 'Venner' age 15, sex M [sic] was residing with widow Elizabeth Ripley in St. Clair Co. Siblings: Thomas, William, Semple, Mathew, Sarah Jane. Any assistance appreciated. Milton Forsyth

Aug 1998: FALLON -- Trying to find info/burial place for Andrew FALLON, he was listed in the 1900 St. Clair Co. Almshouse. Jeanne Weaver

Aug 1998: Seeking any information on John Roche, born 1876 in IL, married Nellie ? probably ca 1902. Daughter Nellie born 1903, son Edgar born 1906 ,and David born 1908/9. They lived in East St. Louis in 1910, at 475 East 24th St. Hattie Tillman was living with them. She was 23 years old, no relationship given. He was also in East St. Louis in 1900 census. In OK late 1920's, and he probably died there in early 1950's. Nellie married William Oscar Turner. Any information will be appreciated. Thank You, JoAnn Turner

Oct 1998: I am seeking information about my grandmother, Anna Marie "Annie" FUCHS, who was born in Belleville, St. Clair County, IL, Jan. 4, 1872. She was a daughter of Louis FUCHS and his wife, Caroline DIEHL FUCHS, Any information on "Annie", her parents, or siblings will be greatly appreciated. Please reply to Arthur J. Burch.

Jan 1999: Seek info re: POTTER, HURT. Tasso Dyton Potter, b. 1835 Lebanon, St. Clair, IL. Son of Levi Warren Potter (b. from Herkimer Co., NY), d. 1840 Lebanon, St. Clair, IL. Tasso m. Susan Jane Hurt Saline Co., MO 1857. Tasso's siblings: Oscar, Marsella, Jay. Paul Haynes in Ann Arbor, MI.

Mar 1999: Wish to correspond with descendants of Peter George VOGT, born 1800 Erlenbach, Germany, died 1880 Millstadt; and his first wife, Catharina "Margaretha" LEPERE, born 1805, died ca. 1845. The couple was married in 1826 and settled in Stookey Township ca. 1835. The family was Protestant and most were members of an Evangelical Church/presently United Church of Christ. They were the parents of the following known children: (1) Catharine VOGT (1827-1903 Millstadt), married Adolph WEYGANDT in 1850 and Peter STRAUSS in 1855; (2) Johann George VOGT (1829-1900 Belleville), married Charlotte HECKEL 1856, Ottilie OLDENDORPH 1867, & Mrs. Christina BRUNNER; (3) Dorothea VOGT (ca. 1831-ca. 1906 St. Louis, MO ?), married Jacob BEIDERLINDEN 1851 & Benedict HUWE 1857 (4) William VOGT (1834-1912), married Julia WAELTI 1856; (5) Friedrich VOGT (born & died in 1837); (6) Philipp VOGT (1839-1872), married Maria KECK 1864; (7) Peter VOGT Jr. (1842-1878), married Maria KOCH 1866; (8) Esther VOGT (1844-1924), married Charles WAGNER 1866 & Fred KUSE 1888. She resided in St. Louis, MO most of her life. Thanks, Bob Buecher

Mar 1999: Seeking descendents of Charles FALK and Mary EVANS who were married mid 1800s, place unknown. Charles listed on St. Clair County 1860 Census. Thanks--Jeff Franks

Mar 1999: I am interested in finding the families of PAUL GEIL, VALENTINE RHEIN, and JOHANN HEIN. Paul Geil and Valentine Rhein were the guardians of the 4 Heissner children in 1860-1879 according to probate records. They were minor children of JOHANNES HEINRICH HEISSNER and CATHERINA HEINER HEISSNER HEIN. Johannes Heissner died in 1857. Catherina remarried in 1862 and died in 1863 in Floraville, IL. Shirley Heisner Davis

Apr 1999: I am looking for info on an adoption: James Sterrett gave up a daughter, Alberta, for adoption to Mat and Sarah Smith on 8/14/1914. The daughter was 6 at the time. The mother was listed as dead. The father, James, was living in Belleville at the time and gave consent for their adoption. Any info on this I would love to hear from you. Sherry

Apr 1999: Researching John FLANAGAN who married Francis WEST in St. Clair Co. in 1835 and was developer of the Town of Mascoutah with Theodore KRAFFT. FLANAGAN was listed in the 1850 census as born in Virginia but have been unable to identify location, parents or how he got to St. Clair County.

Apr 1999: Researching Surnames: CURNAYN, HEMKRIETER, HEIMKREITER, and HEMCREITER. Trying to locate info on Frank Alexander CURNAYN b. c1884 m. Emma HEMKRIETER(various spellings above) m. c1908 in St. Clair county. Children were: Emmet Marion b. 1918, George b. 1908, Frank b. 1914, and Margaret. All info appreciated, Kim Mesaros, -- Oakland Co., MIGenWeb CC, https://sites.rootsweb.com/~mioklan/Oakland.html

Apr 1999: Please send any information on the following surnames. HERMANN, HERRMANN, NEIDINGER, WEBER, STURM, SEIBENALER, THULL. Any information is greatly appreciated. Robert Hermann

Apr 1999: HARTLAGE - Am looking for "lost" brothers of my Louisville, KY ancestor in St. Clair and Clinton Cos., IL. My ancestor, Casper Henry Hartlage, came to America in 1837. Family tradition says two brothers came with him, but did not stay in Louisville. These were Catholic people and generally farmers. Am intested in any information concerning the arrival date and origins of HARTLAGE family members in St. Clair Co. Pat Hartlage, Jeffersontown, KY

Sep 1999: Searching for information on the families of Phillip SCHOTTER and Barbara ZEISEL. They were married sometime before 1889. Barbara ZEISEL was born near O'Fallon. Jim Ryan

Dec 1999: Surnames: FUCHS, BURCH, DIEHL, STIRN, GROSSART, TOEPFER

Seeking any information on our grandmother, Anna Marie FUCHS, who married Enoch Arden BURCH in St. Louis, MO on 10/19/1886. Her Death Certificate for 9/31/1941 states that she was born in Belleville, IL on 6/4/1872, however, her parents are stated as unknown. Enoch and "Annie" lived most of their lives in Missouri, but died in Quincy, IL.

Our research has indicated that "Annie" was a daughter of Louis FUCHS and Caroline DIEHL FUCHS, however, a visit last week to Belleville indicates earlier research to be in error. I found:

1) Louis FUCHS -- b 10/27/1828 in Baden, Germany -- d 4/23/1895 in Belleville, IL -- md 12/6/1853 in Belleville

2) Caroline DIEHL -- b 1837 in Wurttemberg, Germany -- d 9/30/1890 in Belleville, IL

Children:

3) Louisa FUCHS -- b 1854 in Belleville, md Conrad STIRN on 8/19/1883 in Belleville, moved to NY

4) Gustavius F. FUCHS -- b 7/22/1856 in Belleville, d 2/21/1936 in Belleville

5) Frederick FUCHS -- b 1858 in Belleville, moved to Missouri

6) Charles FUCHS -- b 1862 in Belleville, moved to Missouri then California

7) Alfred Louis FUCHS -- b 1867 in Belleville, d 11/30/1904 in Belleville

8) Anna E. FUCHS -- b 1870 in Belleville, md Jacob F. Schmidt on 3/10/1893, moved to Texas

9) Meta Emily FUCHS -- b 6/18/1869 in Belleville, md Charles A. GROSSART on 9/9/1893, d 7/16/1903

Louis FUCHS' parents were Frederick and Louisa FUCHS, b 1801 and 1804 in Baden, Germany -- d in Belleville. Louis FUCHS had brothers, also in the Belleville area:

1) Charles FUCHS -- b in Germany, md Louise Loser on 5/31/1853 in St. Clair Co.

2) Gustave Emil FUCHS -- b 6/5/1838 in Germany, md Anna TOEPFER of St. Louis, d 2/8/1923 in St. Clair Twp.

3) Conrad FUCHS -- b 7/31/1848 in Germany is possibly another brother.

I have considerably more information regarding the FUCHS family, and am anxious to share information with anyone else researching this rather large family. As it appears that 8) above is not our grandmother, hopefully someone has knowledge which will reveal the Anna Marie FUCHS we're searching for. Please contact Arthur J. Burch

Feb 2000: I am looking for Jane and Richard Harcourt, believed to have lived in the St. Louis area around 1850-1860. May have been in East ST. Louis. Help greatly appreciated.Thanks. Jane Bond

Mar 2000: Families in Madison and St. Clair Counties, IL: Edward Theodore WEIN 1885-post 1965, son of John and Lisette [PEPPE] WEIN; William John Peppe b ca 1861 Madison Co IL; Charles KASEBERG m Charlotte Grebe; Anna C. Kaseberg 1867-1936 m John F. BAUER at Nameoki, IL; Lizette BURGDORF b 1872 Mitchell, IL m ? TIEMANN. Sherry Kaseberg

April 2000: I am interested in corresponding with anyone interested in the TANNEHILL family that resided in St. Clair or Monroe Co, IL and St. Louis, MO. I descend from Andrew Jackson TANNEHILL b. abt 1816 KY m. Mary Jane WHITESIDE and their son Andrew J. TANNEHILL b. 1851 St. Clair Co, IL m. Elenore PULSE. Jan Heiskell

Sep 2000: I am looking for the family of William H. Wright and Nancy Pitts who married in St. Clair County in 1851. I have been unable to locate this family after their marriage. Can anyone help? Kareen Chamberlain

Jan 2001: I am researching the family of William Luther Davis & Mary Jane Merritt who lived in St. Clair Co., IL and are buried in Shilo Cemetery, Their children were Lula Belle b. 1891, Carl W. b. 1894, Roy M. b. 1895, Edith E. b. 1898 & Myrtle (Dawes) b. 1901. They lived in Wayne Co. IL before moving to St. Clair Co. Any connections out there?

Feb 2001: Seeking information on birth of Ida Marie BRAUNDLICH, daughter of ? and Emma Elizabeth HARDMEYER, born 2 Aug 1865 in Mascoutah. I believe they were transients, traveling by foot or wagon to Texas. What records are available from that time? Laura Beauchamp

Feb 2001: Madison and St. Clair Counties, IL: Edward Theodore Wein [1885-post 1965], son of John and Lisette [Peppe] Wein; William John Peppe b ca 1861 Madison Co IL; Charles Kaseberg m Charlotte Grebe and he d in accident with train near Oldenberg ca 1867; Anna C. Kaseberg [1867-1936] m John F. Bauer at Nameoki, Madison Co IL; Lizette Burgdorf b 1872 Mitchell, IL m ? Tiemann; Anna C. Kaseberg b. 1867 near McKinley Bridge, Venice, d 1936, m John F. Bauer; Frederick Kaseberg 1840-1883, Venice blacksmith, m Caroline Will/Wille/Wills. Sherry Kaseberg

Feb 2001: I am searching for related families of William STUHR, married Mina BRECKENKAMP in St. Clair Nov. 21, 1859. The above names would also be associated with surnames BEHRMAN, KNACKSTEDT, MOHL, STERNFELS. Thank you. Helen Sackman

Mar 2001: Does anyone know who this lady is, listed as head of household on the 1820 St. Clair Co., IL census, Silver Creek township? I am looking for the parents of Sarah "Sally" SMITH who m. Samuel STEEL(E) Dec. 1818 in St. Clair Co IL. Samuel and his father John STEEL(E) were also enumerated in Silver Creek township. On the 1818 census there were the following HOH's named Smith: Philip SMITH, David SMITH and Robert SMITH. Any connection? Thanks in advance. Joyce Lawrence, Dolores CO

Mar 2001: I am searching for information on a 'land litigation', the plaintiff's being George McClintock, Eliza [McClintock] Criner, Nancy A. McClintock, William McClintock, R. F. McClintock, Alexander McClintock, Sarah Dairymple, Rachel Dunlap & Margaret Grades, plaintiffs are heirs-at-law. About 1831, 1832, 1835 & 1837, James McClintock left PA and settled in IL securing parcels of land amounting to about 1000 acres in St. Clair Co. where the city of East St. Louis is now located.. He became ill, lost his eyesight. A neighbor, Nicholas Boismenu, took advantage of James' blindness and had him sign a will leaving the land to him, Nicholas. The will was probated in May 1839. I am interested in the result of the litigation and date. This info came from some newspaper and the headline was 'A $5,000,000 Land Litigation' 'Pittsburg Claimants Begin Suit to Recover the Soil Where East St. Louis is Located' dated March 29. Eileen

Mar 2001: KELLEY,GILES b Virginia moved to St. Clair Co., now Madison Co., IL in 1804. He settled in the Jarvis Township. Any information on Giles Kelley and his family at St. Clair Co. would be appreciated. He was Rev. Giles Kelley, a Baptist minister. Thank you. Judy Falcon

Mar 2001: WILDING, John who married Anna Maria Wolz in 1858 lived in Mascoutah area until about 1863, then I can't find any record of what happened to them. Can anyone help point me in the right direction? contact Teri Bromley.

Apr 2001: I am looking for any information on the MERKEL family line in St. Clair County during the 1800s. My great great grandmother is Lena (Carolina) MERKEL (married Gustavus Wilhelm VOGT between 1870-1875), born May 13, 1857. We believe she was born in Millstadt or New Athens, IL. Her parents were Peter MERKEL (who allegedly served in the Civil War, though I don't know for which side) & Sophia KAGEL (KAEGEL?). I have no birth, death, or marriage information on Peter & Sophia, except that they were both buried in a common grave in St.Louis' Bellefontiane Cemetery on the same day, Nov. 28, 1913. I believe they were Roman Catholic. I would greatly appreciate any further information. Thanks in advance, Elizabeth Gerber

Apr 2001: I am researching the Oglesby family of St. Clair Co. Joshua Oglesby came there from Kentucky around 1810 and married Elizabeth Redmond(redman) in 1812 they had several children. William Oglesby about 1815 is the one I am reaaly searching for. He may have married in 1834-36 to a Edith (last name unknown). He did have a son Joseph Oglesby on 1850 census about 16 years old. Joseph Oglesby married Mary Hall adound 1866-1868 maybe he was in the Civil War??? They also had many children ahrry B. Oglesby was born 1874 in St. Clair Co Il.

Apr 2001: I am researching the following St. Clair County families and would love to hear from anyone working on the same: Birkbeck, Eastwood, Longdon, Arnold, Schuster, Petri, Schmiersahl, Foster, Thornbury, Cadwallader, Neighbors, Monroe, Meinhardt, Hoffmeister, Evans, Brennan, Kersey and Schmidt. Allyson Monroe Tilton

May 2001: Searching for info on Gustave Wilding, b. 27 Sept 1863 in Mascouta, IL to John and Anna Maria Wolz-Wilding. He was in Chicago Feb 1887 and then in Kansas City, MO with a wife and child Oct 1891. While in Chicago he was a proprietor of a tailoring business. Contact Teri Bromley.

Jun 2001: GASSENSCHMIDT. Frank G married Flora Halmeyer in 1901; Agnes G married Philip Dietz in 1905; Marie G married Fred Sterthmann in 1893. All marriages recorded in St Clair Co. I seek vital statistics, ancestry and living descendants of these GASSENSCHMIDT believed to be siblings and perhaps children of Anton GASSENSCHMIDT, Civil War veteran buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery in St Clair co. I have common ancestry to share; please email me if you have some. Jim Kallal

Jun 2001: We are searching for a James Hodo who married Louisa Butzler in St. Clair Co. in Sep of 1865. Any Hodo info will be welcomed as I believe they came from Alabama. We have found that James' brother Archibald also married in this co. Is there any help out there? Ultimately this James' Sister Sabrina married a Stephen Tracy.

June 2001: SHAW: Looking for information on James SHAW in the St. Clair Co., IL 1830 Federal Census. James SHAW. 1-male age 40-50; 2-males age 15-20; 1-male age 10-15; 1-male age 5-10; 1-female age 30-40; 1-female age 10-15; 1-female age 5-10; 1-female under age 5. Theresa Berg

June 2001: Want to contact descendants of Macon and Violet (FERRY) OWEN. Macon died 9 Jan 1976 and is buried in Lake View Gardens Cemetery. Violet died in 1988. Macon (also called Bob) was the son of John Watson OWEN (went by J. W.) and Ava/Avie. J. W. married 2nd to Verlie TUCKER. I have Macon's paternal ancestry. Would like to find descendants with whom to share it. Carolynn Waldon

June 2001: I am searching for anyone with information about the Aaron QUICK Family of St Clair County. Aaron was b 3 Feb 1817 in St Clair Co., IL. He married Rhoda MAXFIELD on 17 February 1843 in St Clair Co., IL. He died (I believe) 8 Feb 1874 in Marion Co., IL, where I found him listed in the 1870 Census of Raccoon Precinct -- Raccoon PO taken 9 June 1870. He is listed at household # 43 at age 53 along with Rhoda (age 44) and their 8 children: Nancy (age 26), Seth (age 21), Mary (age 18), Caroline (age 15), Samuel (age 13; my gg grandfather), Laura (age 10), John (age 8), and George (age 3). I am interested in Aaron's parents and also his Rhoda's (his wife) parents. According to the census, she was born in TN. Any help would be appreciated. Kenny Williams

Jul 2001: Need info on John Blum who married Mary Wilding in Mascoutah,IL on 18 Feb 1879. Believe both are buried in the Blum Family Farm Cemetery south of Hwy 177, east of Mascoutah, IL. Any help is appreciated as I have nothing to go on. Teri Bromley

Jul 2001: Seeking information related to "Christian IMAN", thought to be the father of Felix Grundy Iman born 24 November 1828 in Harrison twp., Monroe Co. We know that our "Christian" married a Mary Whiteside in 1828 and are seeking information and/or links to other Imans or Eymans in Monroe or St. Clair Cos. In particular we seek a full listing of the children of Abraham Eyman who migrated from Virginia in 1796 who settled close to Belleville and who served as a representative of the county, and perhaps Indiana territory. Any information would be deeply appreciated. Please contact Steve Iman

Jul 2001: I am researching the STOLBERG families of St. Clair Co., IL, Would love to share information with fellow researchers of these families. I am working to tie them together. Denise

Aug 2001: Searching for information on residence or death of a Lewis or Louis Hudson ca 1930's. Marilyn Hudson, M.L.I.S., 318 Sunburst, Norman, Oklahoma

Sep 2001: I am researching the surnames of Haeussler/Haeusler/Heisler, Fritz, Totsch, Ruff and would be interested in hearing from anyone else who is researching those families. Pat

Sep 2001: I am trying to find info on my great-grandmother's brother, Floyd W. Baldwin. He was born about 1866 in Kentucky., and moved to Rice County Kansas in 1878. He was in the 1880 census there. According to family newspaper obituary articles, in 1914 and 1930 he was living in East St. Louis, Illinois. Do you have a record of him, for example in the 1900, 1910, or 1920 census?? Thank you for your help.Janice Zengel, Ellicott City, MD

Sep 2001: I am seeking any information on Ann Eliza OGLE & John MASON who were married on February 23, 1859 In St Clair Co., IL. I would like to know if Ogle is Ann's maiden name or was she married before? Thanks for any help. Rita Epperson Butt

Sep 2001: Can someone look up an obituary for Joseph Then of Fairview Heights, IL? He passed away in March, 1987. Charles Crank

Sep 2001: I am currently doing research on the Barnes family that lived in St. Clair about 1945-1959. The couple was Billy Barnes and Edith Louise Fleshman. Emma Alen

Sep 2001: I am searching for descendants of my uncle OSCAR FINLEY, born 1873 in Johnson County, Illinois, and his wife Margaret UPCHURCH, born 1878 in Johnson County. They lived the early years of their marriage in southeast Missouri and lived in East St. Louis 1920–until death. Known children with approximate birthdates were: Homer (1897); Lily (1899); Frank (1902); Francis/Frances (1906); Lorena (1908); Paul (1913); Irene (1916). Any additional information on this family or their descendants will be greatly appreciated. Bill Finley, Manassas, Virginia.

Sep 2001: I am researching the following families who married in St. Clair County: Phillip Penn b. 16 July 1792 and Mary Ann (Polly) Starr b. 27 Oct 1794 married 2 Jan 1813. William Johnston Calbreath b. 14 May 1802 and Sarah Ann Winter(s) b. 22 Jul 1803 married 6 Mar 1822. Gilmore Bryan b. abt 1814 and Sidney Penn b. 14 Jun 1819 married 23 Oct 1838. Colbert Avis b. 28 Feb 1834 and Margery Bryan b. 10 Oct 1844 married 12 Aug 1862. I am willing to exchange information on these families. Stacy Moorhead

Oct 2001: I am looking for information on Mrs. Mary Jane NOTHAUS. I have also seen HEUNCHHAUS associated with her name. I have a marriage certificate from Illinois, St. Clair County showing HECKENKEIMPER, Hermann married NOTHAUS, Mrs. Mary Jane on 22 Apr 1846 in St. Clair County, Illinois. What was her maiden name, her parents' names and who was Mr. Nothaus? Herman is my g-grandfather. Thanks. Marylou

Jan 2002: I am searching for information on Henry HOFFMAN, born in Saint Gal (or St.Gallen), Switzerland approximately 1836. Henry HOFFMAN served in the Civil War with Company E of the 2nd Regiment of Illinois Cavalry, which originated from St. Clair County, Illinois. If you have information about Henry HOFFMAN, please contact Teresa Clark

Jan 2002: Katherine WILDING ALTEVOGT. Daughter of John WILDING and AnnaMaria WOLZ left Mascoutah, IL and lived in Ivesdale, IL with her husband (name unknown) apprx 1880. I would appreciate any help on census info, family members names, etc. Her uncle William WOLZ may have been with her. Cannot find any mention of marriage in St.Clair county where they were supposedly married. Teri Bromley

Jan 2002: Looking for information on, or relatives of Louis FORCADE Sr., who married Catherine SCHUCHMANN on 24 May 1842, in St. Clair. Virginia Wagner

Jan 2002: I am looking for information about a family with a difficult name. It is spelled various ways: PERREDU, PARADEE, PARIDES, PEREDO, PERADO, and the way we spell it, which is PEREDOE. There is a Baptiste PERRADU/PARADE in the 1818 and 1820 census of St. Clair County, Illinois. He may be my cousin's ancestor. Does anyone have evidence that the Baptiste in St. Clair is the same as the one in Ste. Genevieve City, MO during the same time frame? If anyone can help with this difficult-to-trace family, please write to me at: Brenda Manion

Jan 2002: William FRIEDLANDER (born Berlin 1814) married Mary Ann DAVIS March 1839 in Belleville. Constable and (much later) U.S. Deputy Marshall in Leadville, Colorado where he died, 1879. Mary Ann moved to Chillili near Albuquerque, New Mexico and died there 1889. Children include Ida T. who married George REICHERT 1877, Belleville; Benjamin J.; William H.B.; Sarah E; Edward Douglas; Paul Moritz; and Ida M.. Interested parties contact Diane

Jan 2002: Elizabeth BARKER (b. 16 Sep 1802 per bible) in South Carolina (per 1850 census), married William DAVIS in Washington County, Missouri 13 May 1819. William DAVIS died 8 Jan 1829, Belleville. Widow Elizabeth married Reuben BERREY/ BERRY 26 Jan 1834, Belleville and she died there 1865, a member of the First Baptist Church, Belleville. Interested parties contact Diane

Feb 2002: Looking for info on Helena Josephine Fitzpatrick Watson, born abt 1873. Married Thomas D. Watson abt 1913 probably St. Clair county. Child, Frances Fern Watson, born in Montgomery Co., IL on 10 Sep 1914. In early 1920 mother and child returned to St. Clair Co., IL. Census, marriage records, or any info appreciated. Linda Barricklow-Collins

Feb 2002: I am interested in the Hennemann family that lived at New Athens,Ill. Don Schultz

Feb 2002: Seek info from anyone who was a resident of St. John's Orphanage. I was born 8/3/32 in St Johns Hospital, St. Louis and assume I was taken to the orphanage at that time. I was adopted in 1939 but do remember some things about it (the lake or pond). My birth name was Eustice Ruby and my birth mother was Josephine Ruby. Would like to hear from anyone who was there. Thank you.

Feb 2002: I'm trying to find the death date for Louise McNAIL, who married James Riley ISBELL 1 Jul 1852, Belleville, St. Clair, Illinois. I would also like the death date of James Riley ISBELL. He was born in 1827 in Illinois. Possibly buried in Belleville??? Thanks Cheryl Whitelaw

Feb 2002: Seeking information about the Stuart famil(ies) of St. Clair County. I believe there may be two: one related to early settler Alphonso Stuart, who was killed in a sham duel in 1818; and another that I am related to-- My GGgrandmother was Anna Stuart, who married to O.C. Bates in 1867. Anna was the daughter of William H Stuart. I have found an 1860 census entry for William H Stuart (47, Penn) in St. Clair County. Wife: Sarah B,(31, KY), children: Anna M (14, MO), Alphonzo H (11, KY), Shep??? C. (8, IL), Henry (1, IL). Any information about either Stuart family would be greatly appreciated. Please reply to Anne Camden

Feb 2002: Who were parents of Elijah Goodwin, born about 1837? His military enlistment record states he resided Lebanon. I have not been able to find a Goodwin household in 1850 or 1860 St. Clair that includes Elijah Goodwin. Is anyone familiar with Goodwins in St. Clair County around that time frame? Kath.

Feb 2002: Seek information on Daniel and Elizabeth SCHUPP, son Isaac and daughter Elizabeth. They lived near Caseyville, St. Clair county about 1840-1860, and later in Belleville. Dutch

Apr 2002: I descend from Owen William OWENS and Mary JONES of O'Fallon, St. Clair County, Illinois through their son, William Jereboam OWENS, b. 24 Nov 1864, m. Margaret Ann KLOCK. William's siblings were: Anna, John, Sarah Jane, Mary Ellen, Salina, Gomer, David, and Griffith. Names of William's children were: Daisey, Bessie, Kitty, Owen, Benjamin Fisher, Johnie, Evona, and Theatus. I'd be interested in swapping information, photos, etc. with other descendants. Mike

Apr 2002: Searching HIGDON, CONNORS, MECHIN, WAMHOFF, HOLLANDER. I am looking for information on three sets of greatgrandparents, all from East St. Louis, IL.
1 - John and Mary (Eiskant) Higdon. John was the son of Ignatious and Juliet Higdon, both born in Kentucky, as was John. Mary was the daughter of Gustav Eiskant, who was born in Germany. Mary was born in Paderborn (?) IL. They had 8 children, Elmer, Earl, Emmett (my grandfather), Elva, Ethel, Eleanor, Edna, and Eveline.
2 - Edward Connors family: Edward Sr. and his wife Ethel, their children Dorothy (my grandmother and Emmett Higdon's first wife) and Edward Jr.
3 - Any info on Jean (John) Mechin who was listed in my grandmother Dorothy Connors Higdon' obituary as her grandfather, and as the first jewelry store owner in East. St. Louis. Please reply to Angie

Apr 2002: WARD, KRAFT - Does anyone have any information about the parents of Ada Louise KRAFT (b.1870 - d. 1963 in St. Clair Co., IL) who married Edgar Allan WARD (b.1879 - d.1941 in St. Clair). Did they have any children? Thank you. Mary Andre

Apr 2002: My Father was Wilford L. Young , b. 1910 Marissa, to William Meyer Young b. 1868 in Oakdale, Washington county, Illinois - wife Flora Viola Hampton. William Young was said to be Cherokee Indian. Very tall man he was left by Indians at the home of the Blacks - Flora Viola Hampton was b. 1897, Buncombe, NC. Looking for any information on my fathers side. Please contact me. Ty

Jun 2002: I am looking for the parents of Mary Anderson who married Joshua Garett Barnes in 1849 in St. Clair. She was born in 1830 in St. Clair. They are listed in the 1850 census. I am a descendant of their daughter Angelina. Thanks Jolien

Jun 2002: Looking for information on Leopold TROST, who married Amalia SONNTAG; Maria Eva ERNST; Louise VAN DER HEYDE, and Eva GROEN. Leopold's daughter by Amalia Sonntag was Amalia Johanna TROST who married William F. LETTER, son of John LETTER and Christina, nee HEMMER. Their daughter, Louise Frances LETTER married my maternal grandfather, Ernest Jasper BROOKS. Jane Brown

Jun 2002: I am searching for information any person named BAGLEY who was in St. Clair Co. in the late 1700's or early 1800's. My gg-grandfather James Bagley came to Missouri Territory (later part of Arkansas) from St. Clair Co., Illinois by 1814 with a presumed uncle, Asher Bagley. Asher was a Revolutionary soldier, b. 1762 in NY or NJ, and James was b. 1787 in NY or NJ. Asher lost a land suit in St. Clair Co. in 1807. He testified that he was on the land 1784 and 1785, but two witnesses testified he wasn't there until 1798. I would like to know if there were other family members living in Illinois at the time. Asher married Catherine House in St. Clair on Dec. 30, 1798. Asher's brother, Benjamin, ended up in Arkansas. I would like to establish a connection from Illinois to the Bagleys in New York. Lynda Moore

Jun 2002: I believe the following THUISes who died in East St. Louis, St. Clair County may be related to my THUIS line of Indiana:
Francis J. Thuis , d. 8 July 1943; Frank R. Thuis, d. 19 April 1939; Jennie Thuis, d. 2 May 1917; and Laura Edith Thuis, d. 22 May 1935. Frank J. Thuis may possibly be the Joseph Thuis, son of Amelia JACOBS and Theodore Thuis. Amelia was from Germany and Theodore was from Denmark or Holland. Family lived in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN Any help in finding out if these people are attached to my Thuis line appreciated. Dee Yeager

June 2002: Researching John KISSEL,born 26 Mar 1840 in Hesse Darmstadt,Germany, died 23 Feb 1923 Belleville. Married 06 Feb 1868 to Victoria DAMBSKI. She was born 12 Dec 1851 in Prussia, died 16 Feb 1920 in Belleville, Ill.Buried in Green Mount Catholic Cemetery. Children: Joseph (m. Louise Engelke); Barth (deceased 09 Sep 1893); Henry P. (m. Mary Verheyer); Elizabeth (m. Julius Gundlach); and Kathryn (m. Paul Ratheim). Louis L. died in early life as did Barth. Possible connected families are Martin and Marcella Schauerte, Elmer Schanuel, and Julius Gundlach. These appear on the cemetery lot records. Any assistance appreciated. Kathy Kissel

June 2002: Searching Reder or Deitz families. Will exchange information. Bonnie

August 2002:I am seeking the 1st spouse of Lorenzo Dow Thompson (& any other information). He was sometimes called Dow Thompson, L.D. Thompson, or Lorenzo D. Thompson. He and brother Samuel were on the St. Clair Co. IL 1830 census. L. D. Thompson was born ca 1806 NC, son of Nathan & Ester (Black) Thompson. I "think" he married in St. Clair Co. IL or a surrounding county about 1825/30. His children by the unknown 1st wife are: Jane b 1825-30 in IL, Mary Evalina b 11 Aug 1829 in IL, Reuben K. b ca 1831 in IL, Rebecca C. (my gr.gr. grandmother) b ca 17-May-1833 in IL, Hester or Ester A. b: ca 1836 in IL, Thomas H. b: ca 1842 in MO, & William H. b ca 1844 in MO. This puts Illinois residence at least 1830–1836. He served in the Black Hawk war in Captain Moore's Company of St. Clair County, IL. I would appreciate any help I can get and have plenty to share. Thank you, Chris Landes

August 2002:I am searching for the family of: My gggrandfather Charles H. STEWART b. ca 1818 MD, d. 1881 Stoddard CO. MO, m. St. Clair Co. IL 1849 Mary Ann PENN (b. IL 1829 father Phillip b. GA, mother Mary Ann Starr b. IL). Known children: Lila STEWART b. MO Jul 1897 (died young?); James H. STEWART b. IL Aug 1871; my ggrandfather Phillip H. STEWART b. IL Nov 1850-58, m. 1888 Ollie DAVIS; My grandfather, Joseph Pollard STEWART b. 2 Oct. 1893, m.1914 Ruth MAHER b 23 Aug 1893 in St. Louis, MO. My father Joseph Grafton STEWART b. 3 Mar 1915 Any help greatly appreciated. Best,Mary Stewart

August 2002:Frances I. DIXON LERO, age 78, of Cahokia, died 13 Jul 1993, buried St. John's Cem., Maeystown,Monroe, Illinois. Was she married to George LERO? Is George LERO buried in this cemetery? Did they have any children? Thank you, Barbara GEISERT http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~gencenlb/index.html August 2002: EYMAN, BUNKER, MCGUIRE - I'm looking for information on the Eyman family who lived in St. Clair Co. in the 1800s. John and Sarah (Bunker) Eyman are my great-great grandparents. They both died relatively young. I have information on previous generations but little documentation. I believe John's parents were Abraham and Clarissa (McQuire) Eymann. I'm looking for obits., newsclippings, or any documentation regarding this family. Thanks! Sue Elyea

September 2002: I am looking for any information on the MICHAELI family of St. Clair county, Illinois. Charles (born aprox. 1851), married Mary STOLL and they had children. One of them was my husbands grandfather, Adam Michaeli,(born 1895). Mary Stoll was from Freeburg. Adam married a Priscilla LAYMAN. The Michaeli's lived in O'Fallon, Belleville, and East St. Louis. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Jody Michaeli

September 2002: Seeking family of Nicholas Bernt, b. July 1842, France. Brother John Bernt, b. ca 1851, IL. Found in 1870 census, E. St. Louis, IL. Possible sister, Catherine A. Bernt, b. 1855 IL. Please respond to Sharon

September 2002: Would like to contact Guy Devore's children to see if they can help me locate information on his second wife, Ruby Fisk Devore.

Ruby Fisk married Guy DeVore in the late 1940's or early 1950's In St Louis MO. They lived most of their married life in Cahokia IL. I do not believe they had children.
SSDI lists the following: Ruby DeVore Born 10 Nov 1921 Died Sept 1985 East St Louis IL
Guy A DeVore Born 12 July 1919 Died 10 June 1996 Granite City IL
I believe Guy moved to Granite City after Ruby died to live with a daughter. I would appreciate any information anyone could give me, need Ruby's obit and place of burial. Thank you in advance. Linda Oviatt, P. O. Box 6514, Great Falls, MT 59406 Linda

September 2002: Hi. I am looking for the oldest brother of my grandmother, Laura Pearl Davenport. The brother's name was William "Willis" Elmer Davenport b. 1882, died 2/1972, and lived on East St. Louis Ave, St. Clair, Illinois at the time of his death. His wife's name was Myrtle (maiden name possibly Proctor), and she died 10/1973 at 62232 Caseyville Ave, St. Clair, Illinois. They had two children, a child whose name is not legible in the 1920 or 1930 census born 1907, and a daughter, Edagene or Eda Grace born approx 1922. Willis was a retired railroad engineer, who had been seriously injures by steam and retired. The family lived on Goodfellow Ave in St. Louis Mo in 1930. Thanks for any info.Steve

November 2002: Researching these early 1900 emigrant Bohemian family lines to St. Clair County, and am always willing to share. I would like to enrich their stories: VALTA/WALTA, LIDISKY/LIDICKY, KOUDELKA, PECHMAN/PECKMAN Karen Souhrada

November 2002: My father, Thomas Watt WALLACE, b. 1906 Hamilton, Scotland, emigrated through Ellis Island in 1908 with his mother, Jeanie (nee Smith), in order to join his father, William WALLACE who was working in a coal mine at Bens Creek, Myra, Cambria County, PA. The family is NOT included in the 1910 PA census, and I am trying to determine where they went after 1908.

A photo of my father taken at the age of approx. 12-17 years (1918-1923), was taken by the photographer's studio, "Majestic Photo Postal Studio", 240 Collinsville Ave., East St. Louis, Ills. I know this studio was operating during the 1920s. It is possible my father was living in the area at that time. Family hearsay indicates my father was orphaned at a very young age and was taken care of by relatives somewhere in the States. This photo would suggest that my father was living in the St. Clair area at that time. Any assistance will be very much appreciated, ie 1920 census, or ?. Pat Galovich Mission, B.C.

January 2003: I'm looking for information on John BRENDLE born 1841 in Switzerland.
1st wife- May MANNER 24 April 1866 in St. Clair Co.
2nd wife- Mary CHRISTIAN 06 November 1876 St. Clair Co.
3rd wife- Mary ZELLERS (nee MASON) 06 March 1919
The children that I have are:
Barbara Christian born 1867
Michael Christian born 1871; married Carrie STAEHLE June 29, 1893 in St. Clair Co.
Louisa Christian born 1877; married George WAMSER February 27, 1889 in St. Clair Co.
Catherina BRENDLE born 1869
Mary BRENDLE born 1872; married John G. ERNST
William BRENDLE born 1877 married Lulu KLINGLE
Elizabetha BRENDLE born 1880
Katie BRENDLE; married Jacob PALMER 12 February 1891
2nd husband William WEBER 27 April 1893
John BRENDLE Jr.
Frank BRENDLE
Lena BRENDLE
Anna BRENDLE/ married William F. WERREMEYER
Anthony BRENDLE born 25 November 1890/ married Wilhelmina Sophia KIRCHHOF
Benjamin BRENDLE
In 1886 John was appointed a member of the Belleville police force.
1887 he was appointed a patrolman.
1889 John purchased fixtures of St. Clair house from G.W. MERKER to continue in business.
1890 he resigned from the police force.

Any information on John, his 3 wives or the children would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Debbie

January 2003: MAURATH-HAUNSS
Seeking the Catholic birth/baptismal record of Denis HAUNSS or MAURATH c1840. Denis's father, Felix HAUNSS, changed his name to MAURATH. Denis might also be found as Thiebault Denis or Theobald Dyonis HAUNSS or MAURATH. His mother was Barbara JACOB, married Felix in St. Louis 21 May 1839 (no record found), and reportedly died in childbirth, or shortly thereafter. No death/burial record for Barbara can be found. Felix married Barbara's younger sister, Josephine JACOB, in 1844. Felix was from the Black Forest, Germany and Barbara "Barbe" and Josephine were from Lorraine, France.

Felix (aka Philip) and family lived in Ridge Prairie (O'Fallon) since the mid-1830's. Felix moved to St.Louis (Soulard) in 1841 and back to St.Clair County (to Millstadt) in 1864. Because of their German accents, the HAUNSS name has been mis-spelled as HAUNS, HAUNGS, HAENGS, HANGS, HANKS, HAUNTZ, HOUNTZ, etc. and MAURATH as MARAT, MERAT, MORAT, MOWERT, MOWRAT, MURAT, MYROT, etc. Any help would be appreciated. John MAURATH

January 2003: Seeking the burial place of Johanna SCHULER JACOB, wife of Jean Thiebault JACOB. After Jean died, Johanna came to America (Cincinnati, Ohio) with her children in the 1830's, and ended-up living with her daughter Josephine JACOB MAURATH, wife of Felix MAURATH. All moved to Ridge Prairie (now called O'Fallon), St.Clair County, Illinois in the mid-1830's; to St.Louis in 1841; to Millstadt area in 1864. She was not listed on the 1870 census with the family, and so probably died prior to that. She used her maiden name on records here in America, and the name had various spellings, SCHULER, SCHUELER, SCHULDER, etc. Her first name was also listed as Jeanne,Johanna, Hanna, Anna, etc. The family was Catholic, but St.James Catholic Church in Millstadt, claims they have no record of her death. Can't find a death or burial record for her anywhere. Does anyone have any suggestions? Her son Anton JACOB moved to Carlyle, Clinton County, Illinois, and so it's possible that she died during a visit with him. A quick check showed no records there. Please contact John MAURATH

January 2003:ROOS-GORDON, Carmelitta Seeking the birth parents of my great-grandmother, but I don't know what name to use for her. We know that she was adopted by the Valentin ROOS family, who settled in Millstadt, St.Clair County, Illinois in the 1830's. We know also, that she said she did not like the ROOS family because they were not nice to her and treated her like an indentured servant (maybe she was?). They called her Carmelitta, Carmelite, Carrie, Kalomita, etc. She was born 01 June 1876 in New York City, died 1928 in St.Louis, Missouri and was buried in Millstadt. She is listed with the ROOS family on the 1880 census for Millstadt as Carolina LORAN (hard to read), 4 years old, adopted, out of New York City. Since the ROOS family had been in Millstadt for over 40 years, we assume that my great-grandmother came to the area on an orphan train. I believe I've exhausted every possible avenue of research (even hired researchers), trying to find her origins in New York and St.Clair County, Illinois, with no luck and no leads. Dead end - brick wall. On some records obtained from St.Clair County, her maiden name was sometimes listed as GORDON and sometimes as JORDAN. So, we have 3 different maiden names for her: LORAN, JORDAN, GORDON. She died young at age 52 (her husband Louis MAURATH lived to be 97). If anyone out there has any other suggestions or ideas for me, to help find her birth parents and place of birth, I'd really appreciate it, and would be ever so thankful! John MAURATH

January 2003: I have a photograph of an unknown relative with "Neff's, New Photographic Gallery, Belleville, Ill" printed on the back, c1840. When was this photographer in business? I also have a picture with the following on the back - "Scholten, No. 920 & 922 Olive Street, Corner 10th Street, St. Louis, Mo." Same question. Thanks in advance for any assistance. David Raith

January 2003: Looking for the parents of my gggg grandfather, JOSEPH CLERMONT, who was b. ca 1743 in Kaskaskia, Randolph Co., Il and d. 1772 in Cahokia, St. Clair Co., Il. The marriage records for Cahokia show that another Joseph Clermont married there in 1754 to Susanne Baron. Does anyone know if this Joseph is the father of Joseph b. 1743? Obviously Susanne Baron can not be Joseph’s (b. 1743) mother, so perhaps this is a second marriage for the senior Joseph Clermont. Thanks for your help. Stewart Monroe

January 2003: Trying to find all known Confederate veteran graves in Illinois, and to identify them with biographical and service information. The following are buried in St. Clair County: Marissa Cemetery, Marissa, IL:
ARNOLD, Frank, Pvt., Army, Conf., b. 1845 KY, d. 21 Oct 1934, G 3, L 835, East Add, PHS (prob. TN Infantry)
BARCAS, Jno. , Capt., Army, Conf.,
COLLINS, Henry, Pvt., Army, Conf., b. 1839, d. 28 Dec 1913, G 1, L 392, South Add, PHS
COLLOM, Richard N., 1 Sgt., Co. D, 63rd Regt TN Infantry (Fain's Regt., 74th TN Infantry), CSA, b. 21 Aug 1839, d. 28 Aug 1921, G 3, L 202, Orig., PHS
ISGRIGG, Wm. J., Pvt., Co. B, 8th BN., MO Infantry, CSA, b. 8 Nov 1841, d. 2 Jul 1926, G 4, L 614, S 6, PHS Mt. Hope Cemetery, East St. Louis,
BELL, Oliver Ninian, CSA, Pvt., 8th KY Cavalry, CSA, b. 15 Apr 1847 (KY), d. May 31, 1940.
Please contact Gale Red or call (618) 622-8949.

January 2003: I would like help with the McGuire family. Anny McGuire was issued a land patent in St. Clair Co. in 1840. I believe she was the mother of James Henry McGUIRE. Please can contact me to share information. C. Deutsch

January 2003: Cleveland SMITH died April 30, 1933. He was my Grandmother's brother. Her name was Anna Belle Smith STEPHENS. I would like any information concerning their mother Lyde SANDERS Smith, father Harvey Smith, Blue Bend and Blue Bend Hole. Thank you, Janet Denton

January 2003: George F. SCOTT died 1863 in Nashville TN. His son Charles Wesley Scott (my gggrandfather) is in the 1870 census, Lebanon, Illinois with family and a man named James Scott. Who is James and what is his relationship to Charles or George? Thank you in advance, J. Carpenter

FebrUary 2003: Searching for descendants of Anna BUSACKER. I think she was married to a Johann or Ludwig BUSACKER. Anna & Johann (or Ludwig) are in the St. Clair County 1880 census, then seem to disappear. Lewis BUSACKER and Minnie EICHINGER BUSACKER were married May 15, 1881 and had a son, Lewis in 1883. Did this family live in St. Clair County? What happened to them after 1883? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Roseanne Brueggemann

April 2003: Forrest W. Goodfellow died in East St.Louis, 1912. Lived on Veronica Avenue. Widow Margaret, age 62 in the 1930 census. Did son Forest G.Goodfellow, an attorney, and daughter Catherine Irene Goodfellow marry there or die in St. Clair? Julie Goodfellow

April 2003: Looking for information on Martin KEHRER and Cecelia DUNNEWALD. Martin was born April 27, 1861 and died July of 1925. Cecelia died in 1898. Martin's second wife was Mary Breuggam (1882 - 12/17/1963). According to the information that I have, Martin had 6 children with Cecelia and 10 children with Mary. One of the first 6 was my wife's grandmother; we know nothing of the other 15 children. We have obtained Martin's lineage back several generations, but have no information on Cecelia. Any help would be very much appreciated. Stephen Crawford

April 2003: Looking for TEMPLE families in St. Clair County, IL (1825- 1890) to determine connections to other Temples in Illinois during this time period. Most interested in Foster Temple (b. c 1810 who married Sophia Temple 1829 in St. Clair Co.), his descendants and other relatives who may have migrated into Illinois with him, or joined him. Is Sophia Temple's maiden name really Temple? Could she be Sophina Temple of Clermont County (b. 1809) and did she marry her cousin? Is Foster Temple the brother of Alexander Foster Temple, both sons of John Temple and Martha Foster, of Clermont Co., OH 1820?

I am trying to identify all of the James Temples in Illinois to get them properly assigned to the right families. Who is James T. Temple b. about 1876? Who are Abe Temple b. about 1883 and Carlos Temple b. about 1890?

My own Robert Clark Temple (1821-1900) family is in Pike County IL from 1854 to after 1880. Thanks. Terry in Chicago

May 2003: Seeking city directory entry for James and Jessie Reardon, who lived in St. Clair county between 1910 and 1920. James was probably a blacksmith. Their children's names were Emma, Mary, James and Charles. Surnames: REARDON and COX. Marcia

July 2003: Seek information and descendants of a Preston UTLEY b. 1807 in Mercer Co., KY and lived in Lebanon, IL 1856. He married a Nancy (?), probably in KY. Preston is a brother of my 2Great Grandfather, James Davis Utley. Thanks, Linda

July 2003: Looking for any information on the BROWN side of the family, particularly on George Curtiss Brown b: 1892 in Texas, d: 1931 or 1932 in Millstadt, Illinois. He married Rose Maurath b: 1896 in Illionis, d: May 1967 in Bellville, Illionis, buried in Millstadt, Illionis. He had one brother, Ernie, and two sisters, Pearl and Dollie. Ernie married Mollie ______. Pearl married Benjamen Womac. Dollie married Daniel Davis. Liz

July 2003: Looking for Charles ACKLES and Mahala ENNIS who were married by Squire LeCroy, 1839 in St Clair Co., Illinois. Charles was born in Monroe Cty, Ill. and Mahala was born in North Carolina - both in 1819. Mahala was full Cherokee. These people are my gggrandparents. Thanks.Cheryle Hoover Davis

July 2003: I am looking for the family of Villa Rule. Her mother was Cora Sinnard. I don't know if Villa's last name was Sinnard or Fitzgerald as her mother was married 3 times. Cora died in Christian Co., Illinois in 1949 and her obit stated that she was survived by a daughter Villa Rule, (Vella) in East St. Louis, Illinois. Thanks Sharon Tate

July 2003: I am looking for Wilhelm Hermann from Rheinhausen Born 1836. I am looking for his birth record & parents or siblings. I know he was married in St. Clair Co. in 1858 to Susan Juenger and died in Darmstadt Illinois in 1872. I am looking for records in Rheinhausen. Does anyone know how I would go about this? Thank You Joyce

August 2003: Seek descendants, direct or collateral, of these people known to have lived in the Gustave Koerner home on Mascoutah Avenue, Belleville, Illinois, 1860 - 1896: Josephine Voelker Hodgkins (adopted daughter), Mina Heimberger, Emma Seifert, Louise W. Pustmueller, Mary Heinmann, Mary Neubauer, Emma Neubauer, Otto Engelmann, and Augusta Koerner Rombauer. Also descendants or relatives of these subsequent owners of the home: Wilhelmina and Irwin Wehmeyer, Max Gundlach and wife Elsie, Edwin and Charlotte Heidelberg, and William Winkelmann. The Koerner home is being renovated and photos of the home's interior (even if in the background), or letters by the people above which describe the home, are being sought. Please contact St. Clair County Historical Society - Koerner Home, 701 E. Washington St., Belleville, IL 62220.

October 2003: I am looking for information on FW (Fielding) Alexander. Who died April 25, 1946 Bellville, St Clair Co., Illinois. If he had died in an epedimic such as flu. Would there be a list somewhere of the people who died at that time?? We can not find a cemetery record. Any help appreciated. Ester Webster.

November 2003: My husband's grandfather's name was Walter August RACHAS born in Lithuania abt. 1883; his grandmother was Anna Marie (STARINSKI) RACHAS born in Lithuania abt 1886. I know that the family came to America before 1916, lived in Fairmont City, St. Clair County, Illinois, had many children. Walter worked at the American Zinc Company for many years until an accident caused his retirement. He passed away 1952, and Anna in 1977. I would so love to make connect with anyone on this family. Thank you. Beth (Knappenberger) Rachas

November 2003: Seeking any information of the family of Margaretta SMITH who married Ira S. DAY April of 1845 "near Belleville", performed by Isaac MITCHELL, M.G.. Margaretta was under 18 when married, so her father John SMITH gave his permission for the marriage. Margaretta's brother William was born 1829-1835. In the 1880 census Margaret's father is shown as born New York, her mother born Kentucky. Need religious affiliation of the minister and if there is possibility that Smith could have originally been SCHMIDT. Please email Joan Huot in Lowell, Ma Thanks in advance for any help.

November 2003: Looking for any relatives of Anderson Nicholson Beeson born 1850 in NC died Sept 26, 1931, buried Mt. Hope Cemetery, son of Wyatt and Rebecca Beeson. Anderson married Mary Wright Aug 7, 1869 in St. Clair County. Was living in 2nd Ward, Belleville, St. Clair, Illinois in 1880 census. Had 5 children at that time William, Albert, Henry, Anna and Abraham Lincoln. He was my greatgrandmother's brother. Kathy Kracht

an 2004: Seek information on the following soldiers to establish an memorial plaque for them near the place they are killed in Belgium on 12 September 1944. Sgt Earl E. SCHOENHOFEN, member of 41st Armd Inf Rgt (2nd Armd Div) KIA 12 Sept 1944 in Belgium [his remains are presently buried in Belgium at the ABMC overseas WWII Cemetery near Liege (plot C, row 22, grave 16)]; and Pvt Richard E. DALEY, member 120th Inf Rgt (30th Inf Div) KIA 12 Sept 1944 in Belgium. Remains Pvt Daley are buried back home in the USA (area St. Clair County, IL ?). Reply to Arno Lasoe , September 1944 straat 5, 6418 AV Heerlen, The Netherlands.

Jan 2004: Looking for information about the families; James Nimerick or Nimrick, and George Stealey. James Nimerick went to college at McKinley College. He married Elizabeth Glass from St. Clair County. Evidently they left St. Clair Co. about 1860 or 1865. Tim Force

Jan 2004: Am looking for the birth and death dates of Florence SINK, b. approx. 1905 in Belleveille, St. Clair. Her parents were Henry John SINK and Frieda Ricka EVANS. Florence died as a child, approx. 1 year after her death. Can you help me please. Thank you. Gayle Navarre in Kanab, UT

Feb 2004: I am looking for descendants of Willetta Bridges Naumann, born January 24, 1912 and died May 24, 1990 in Caseyville, St. Clair Co., Ill. Need an obit. She was a cousin to my mother, May Bridges Self. I would appreciate any information. Thanks Sharon Self Uding

Feb 2004: Andreas JACOBI of Brilon, Germany is seeking help to learn more about his ancestors listed below. The family probably immigrated in 1860s. This family lived in Millstadt St. Clair County, Illinois. Johann JACOBI m. Catherine PEISCH, they had two sons, Albert and George JACOBI. Millstadt Enterprise Obit Index for 1897 - 1949 lists 12 JACOBIS and the family in question. Catherine nee PEISCH b. 1826 - d. 1 Feb 1907; Albert d. 3 Mar 1922; Johann appears to go by Anton d. 19 Jan 1923; George JACOBI d. 18 Sept 1941. Please contact me if you are related or have information on the families above. I have Andreas' mailing address. Bonnie nee Jacobi Grimmius

Feb 2004: TOUCHETTE and TOUPENOT: Louis Touchette married Mary Louisa Toupenot on Mar 29, 1863. The marriage was recorded in St. Clair County. The two family names show up in the E. St. Lewis area, but not Louis and Mary Louisa. Where did they go? Claudie

Feb 2004: George H. Brown b: 1873, d: bef. 1940 in Il. He married Ida M. Sparks (b: 1872) on July 3,1889 Madison Co. Il. The last known place he lived was in Granite City, Il, possible Poage, Il. They had four children, one, George C., being born in Texas in 1892, the other three, Ernie b: 1895, Dolly b: 1900, and Pearl b: 1905, were born in Il. After George died, Ida remarried, to a ? Lewis, they had at least two children. They were twins, Merl and Earl. I am at a loss for finding any information on George H. Brown or Ida M. Sparks or the Lewis family. Any information would be of great help. Thanks. Liz Hubble

Mar 2004: Looking for info on descendants of Charles Spier/Speer/Spear, b Conway Co Arkansas 1897; married Cleta? Settled in St Clair Co about 1930, had 5 or more sons some may still be living. Charles is my mothers first cousin and WWI vet. He d either 1963 or 1983. Al Bailey

Mar 2004: I am researching the Louis Lee Smith family of East St Louis. Louis was born in St Clair Co. 1896 and so should be in the 1900 and 1910 as a child. But i have no parent name to search. Would appreciate any help either by locating him in census or birth cert. I believe he married Amy Mitchell circa 1919....their oldest child, Harold, was born in 1920; other children: Jenice, Donald, Eugene, and Russel Clayton. I have them the in 1930 census but would like to locate Louis Lee Smith prior to this in his parents home 1900 and 1910 (trying to identify this generation). Brian Guder

Mar 2004: Looking for info on 22nd Engineers of World War One and their connection with St. Clair County. My stepgrandfather, Paul Lemeshawsky(aka Lemesh) enlisted in the US Army in East St. Louis, St. Clair County in 1917 and was shipped to France in 1918. Need some help with his WW 1 draft card lookup to see if one exists for the State of Illinois. He arrived in USA in 11/1909 from Byleorussia. David Loguda

May 2004: I am the historian for the George and Josephine Baldus family. I would like to hear from those connected to this family. Associated family names include Hueckel, Vogeli, Schultheiss/Schulthaes, Eversman, Kombrink, Mueller, Hoffman and more. Conni Mitchell Braun

May 2004: DUNGEY/DUNGY. Several members of the Dungy/Dungey family came to the St. Louis area from Williamson Co., in Southern IL. A Herman Ray Dungey is on the 1944 St. Louis Post Obituary List. This is very likely my grandmother's brother, who "went to St. Louis and became a barber," but would like to know if he had a wife or children. A Francis H. Dungey listed at the same site died 1898. Wish to correspond with anyone with Dungey/Dungy connections. Thanks, Jacquie

May 2004: I am beginning to research my Helfrich-Truttmann-Weygandt families and wish to correspond with other researchers of these lines. Linda Novasel

May 2004: Looking for info on family Helbrueck, Hellbrueck who came to East St Louis/St Louis circa 1867 from Saarbrucken Germany; particularly Theodor Helbrueck married _______ Sester and Fredricka m John Baptist Huter (Hutter, Hooter). Walt Morrow

May 2004: My Greatgrandfather, Richard McLeod, married Lily Gelly and together had six children: Stella, Ellen, Della, Viola, Robert & Richard. Della was my Grandmother and married Clarence E. Scott. Need info to go back further on the elder Richard, born 1869 in Illinois and lived in Mascoutah Twp, 1899-1910/1920? Please e-mail me at Merry.Thank you.

May 2004: My Cooper ancestors, John H. Cooper and wife, Victoria (Cramer) Cooper, settled in East St. Louis, IL about 1883. John was an engineer for one of the railroad companies. In the 1930 IL. Census, Victoria, age 85, was living with her daughter, Lillian Cooper Owens, in Caseyville. According to Victoria Cooper’s death certificate, she passed away June 17, 1930 and is buried in the Caseyville Cemetery, Caseyville, IL.

John and Victoria Cooper’s children were: William F., Benjamin W., George W. born 1863, Mary L., Richard H., Edger S., Virginia, and Lillian M.. Lillian born 1877 in WV, married Benjamin F. Owens. In 1930 lived at 3304 Caseyville Ave., Caseyville, IL. Their children: Charles W. Owens born 1909 IL, Victoria M. Owens born 1912 IL, and John Cooper born 1879 in WV, died Dec 25, 1951 Madison County, IL, buried St. Clair Memorial, East St. Clair Co., IL. Would like to correspond with others who have information on this family. Edith Cooper Shaver

May 2004: I am looking for 4 different families. The 1st is the SARLOUIS family (Mathias, Margaret, Peter, Margaret, Mary Elizabeth, Andrew, Christopher, William, John and Mathias). They came from Pennsylvania about 1859. The next family is the BENNETT family (Elijah Seabury, William Henry Harrison, Josephine Byron). I think they all lived in St. Clair County all of their lives. The next family is the MOORE family (William, Shildes, Risdon, Atlas, Smyth, Daniel Tree, Josephine). I think William and Shildes came from Wales? They moved to Illinois from Maryland. And the last family is EMGE (Peter, Mary Elizabeth, Margaret, Jacob, Andrew, William). They came from Pennsylvania with the Sarlouis family.Thanks, Chris Hall

July 2004: I am looking for information regarding the VICTOR family who lived in St. Clair, Caseyville around 1880. Thomas Victor (sometimes seen as VITTOR) born 1830 England, wife Grace (FRIGGENS), sons John born 1867, and Bernard born 1870 possibly New York (sometimes seen as Burnette), Thomas and Grace died around 1890-1897 and are buried somewhere in Caseyville. Cemetery was not named in their obits. Census lists Thomas and John as working in the Coal mines. I would like to know how many coal mines there were in Caseyville? Also what if any school these boys may have attended in that time period? I know that John married a Julia HENRY and ended up in Chicago. I don't know for sure where Bernard or Burnette ended up. There is a Bernard and Ella in Champaign IL later on. Not sure if that is him. Thanks, Sally Havens

July 2004: I am trying to find any data on Margaret Thompson who died abt 1851, in Belleville, Scottish by birth. She emigrated as a widow with three sons and one daughter. We know that one son was James M. Thompson, who lived and died in Missouri (St. Louis area). We want to know about his mother and siblings.

SOURCE-SPOUSE-IMMIGRATION-CHILDREN-DEATH DATE AND PLACE:
William L. Thomas; History of St. Louis County Missouri; Vol. II; pp 303-4.
James Thompson. One of the older residents of St. Ferdinand township, who has the additional distinction of having been a member of the board of school directors in his district for over forty years, is James Thompson, who for nearly half a century has been running a threshing machine in St. Louis county. He is a Scotchman, his birth having occurred in Glasgow in 1843. His parents were Robert and Margaret Thompson, the father having passed away in the land of his nativity in 1847. The mother, accompanied by three sons and one daughter, emigrated to the United States in 1845, coming directly to St. Louis. Her death occurred six years later in Belleville, Illinois. Thank you, Marilyn and Dan Devaney, Hawaii

July 2004: Looking for my GGGrandparents, Kilian and Saline (Unknown Maiden) FRITSCH. They had 2 sons, Kilian (my GGrandfather 24 Oct 1881 - January 1964) and Romeo (or Romy). They lived in East St. Louis and began a bakery. My GGGrandfather, Kilian died around 1913 and Saline died in an accident in St Louis maybe around 1893 both according to my Grandmother who is 94. I would like their dates of birth and death, marriage date if at all possible. THANKS!! Joan

July 2004: My paternal grandparents: Joseph STOCKER (born Belleville, Illinois May 11, 1885), married Amanda Alwina BASSLER (born Belleville October 11, 1886). They later moved to St. Louis, Missouri. Joseph died January 24, 1918, Amanda Died January 25, 1946. Thank you for any help you can provide. Cheryl

July 2004: I would like to identify the ancestors of WILLIAM HENDRIX (HENDRICKS) born 1813 in Illinois, and AMANDA JANE LITTLE (LITTEL), born 24 April, 1817 in either St. Clair County, Illinois or in Kentucky. They married 5 February, 1839 in St. Clair. AMANDA's parents were HENRY and ELIZABETH LITTLE (LITTEL)-- other details sketchy.

Francis (Frank) Marion HENDRIX, born 1 March 1856 near Renault, Illinois, son of WILLIAM and AMANDA, is my great-grandfather. Other children of WILLIAM and AMANDA include: Henry Clay, James Sylvester, Lucinda, Elizabeth, Jane, John Adams, Commodore William Walter, and Edward Monroe (all HENDRIX).

Siblings of William's and Amanda's, any probate or other records concerning them, and especially parents of William are needed. Willing to share information with other HENDRIX and LITTLE researchers. Surname variations also include: HEINRICH - HENRICKS. It is possible that WILLIAM's father was a JOHN HENDRIX(CKS) (HEINRICH), married to a MARY ? and it is also possible that our JOHN HENDRICKS was the son of PETER HEINRICH from Bourbon County, Kentucky. Please contact Thomas Hendrix

July 2004: BRACKET/BRACKETT-BOWEN/BOWER-PEER. I am searching for information on my ancestor Sarah Ann BRACKET(T), her parents, and any siblings. Sarah was born in Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL in Jul 1827. She married 1st) Billingsly/Billings BOWEN (BOWER) (b. Ohio), in Scott Co. on 27 Jan 1848. She married 2nd) John PEER (b. Virginia), in Pike Co. on 8 Mar 1859. They lived in both Adams and Pike Counties. She died Dec 1906 in Perry, Pike Co., IL. She had 3 known children with BOWEN and then 5 with PEER. As a widow in the 1880 Census, her parents were listed as born in Ohio. Please contact Amelia Reimer-Davisson

Sep 2004: I am interested in any information about EMMERICHs in St. Clair County, especially Charles Lewis EMMERICH, my great-grandfather. He was a county commissioner and associate justice of the county court in the mid-ninteenth century. He was born in Germany and immigrated to the U.S. about 1834. I have a copy of his death announcement (Todes Anzeige) in which his name was spelled in German as Karl (Nov 8, 1812 - May 28, 1885). Please contact me, thank you, Paul Emmerich, or postal mail me at 3015 Westridge Dr., Blair, NE 68008, or phone 402-426-2270

Sep 2004: Looking for Martha (Mattie) COX McKOWN, b. 1878 in TN, married [blank] McKown after 1900 in TN; daughter Elizabeth b. circa 1905 in TN. Both appear in East St. Louis, IL in 1920 & 1930 census records. Jane Cox

Sep 2004: Elnora McELROY married Donald A. STRAUB from Broseley, Missouri in the late 1940's after he was discharged from the US Army. They lived in St. Clair County, Belleville, I believe. They had a daughter named Donna. Elnora died sometime in 1952-53. She had remarried and the child was adopted by the stepfather. I am trying to locate the daughter. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Dorothy Straub

Sep 2004: I am looking for information on my paternal grandparents: Joseph STOCKER, b. Belleville, Illinois, May 11, 1885. He married Amanda Alwina BASSLER, b. Bellville, Illinois, October 11, 1886. They later moved to St. Louis, Missouri. Joseph died January 24, 1918; Amanda died January 25, 1946. Thank you. Cheryl McIntosh

Dec 2004: Searching for information on the Edgar Harrison CALLAHAN family who lived in E. St. Louis. Edgar was born 1887 and married Lucy Mae COMPTON (where?). His father was William CALLAHAN, born when/where? Thanks so much, Janice Callahan

Feb 2005: I am a direct descendent of John EIMER. John's brother Simon started a brewery in Belleville. Anyone researching the Eimers please email me, Bill Trelc.

Feb 2005: Seeking information on the DOBSON/DOPSON family that lived and farmed in St Clair Co., East St Louis P.O. as recorded in the 1870 census: Father Elias(b 1819, MO), wife Louisa (nee CROSS) b 1819, TN and children: William Jefferson, b 1850, MO; Jeremiah, b 1851, MO; John N, b 1855, MO and my grandfather Frank Albert, b 1858, MO. Elias died 1870–1890, probably in St. Clair County, Illinois. Louisa died in 1895, buried in St. Louis, MO. Jeremiah documented in St Louis in 1890 and 1915. Frank A raised his family in St. Louis and died 1914. No other records for John N have turned up. Seeking info on burial site of Elias Dobson. Any help on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Feb 2005: Seek birth, death, and burial place of Carl Nan Parker, a/k/s Carlo Gubernati, born 1900 in N.Y. City to Albert (or Albnio) and Angela Gubernati. Orphaned at age 4, Carlo ran away from home as a teenager and changed his name to Parker. He was wounded in WWI (is his draft card name Parker?), married 1) Elva Beall (children: Carl Jr. Marion, Donald and Raymond); m2) Francis (surname unknown). He was Chief of Police of Washington Park, St.Clair County. Mae Feinberg.

Apr 2005: Seek verification Joseph CARR, Henry CARR, and Leonard CARR are brothers, plus documentation verifying all children for these men. Author Edson I. Carr shows Joseph and Leonard Carr as brothers, but Henry is not mentioned. The book: The Carr family records. Embacing [sic] the record of the first families who settled in America and their descendants, with many branches who came to this country at a later date, (Rockton, Ill., Herald printing house, 1894).

Joseph Carr (b 21 Mar 1752 VA d 6 Mar 1817 Turkey Hill, St Clair, Illinois) married __________. His children and their spouses were Jacob Carr m Nancy Cox; Hannah Carr m Jacob Short moved to Morgan Co, IL; Abner Carr m 1) Katherine Phillips, m2) Abigail Mars Moyer-Westbrook, m3) Nora Hammonds; Conrad Carr m Margaret Phillips; Clarissa Mary Carr m James Garretson; Henry C Carr m Mary "Polly" Arnett; and Phoebe Carr m Dorsey Wilderman.

Henry Carr (b 1758 VA d 1834 New Design, St Clair, Illinois) (Sketchy info) married ___________. Need confirmation the following were his children (were there more?): John H Carr m1) Elizabeth Clark, m2) Margaret Parker; Elijah Carr; William Carr; Elizabeth Carr m Simeon Farrell; Martha Ann Carr m Joseph Dupuy; Sarah "Sally" Carr m Absalom Miller; and James Carr m Eliza Rittenhouse.

Leonard Carr (b 4 Jun 1771 VA d Apr 1854 Monroe Co, Illinois) m __________. Some of his children were Jeremiah Carr m Levinia Shephard; Rebecca Carr m James Gilmore; John Carr m Anna Sheppard; Silas Carr m Delilah Sharp; William Carr m1) ___ Wiggins, m2) Clara Wilson; Mary Carr m Samuel Parker; Eliza Carr m William Simpson; Samuel Carr m Harriet L (Armstrong). Jeff Carr in TX.

Apr 2005: Seek information and descendants of Donna Marie STRAUB (b 1953-55), daughter of Donald and Lenora or Elnora (born McIlroy ) Straub of Belleville. This couple probably divorced and Lenora may have remarried - she died before 1956. Donald was a WWII vet from Poplar Bluff, Mo and is believed to have worked in East St. Louis in the 1950s. Dorothy.

Apr 2005: Would like information on the following: ALTMEYER, Adam ca. 1880–1950, East St. Louis, worked for one of the railroads. Wife, Mary Ann DAULLEY d. 1928, buried Mt. Carmel, Belleville.

MONTGOMERY, William b 1819, Ohio, m Matilda Jane Smith 1851 in St. Louis, son Gustavus Thornton Montgomery b April 1866 listed in 1870 census living with Amelia Thornton and her son John Thornton in East St. Louis. William was a constable in Waterloo, Monroe County in 1860 census living with wife Matilda, son John and daughter Martha – in the 1870 census in East St. Louis the daughter is no longer listed. Marilyn.

Apr 2005: I am searching for the death of Anastasia RINEY who was listed in the obit of her husband Evaristus Riney Nov. 1946 in St Clair Co, IL. Also seek information on Margaret Buford and Mrs. Emmette Davis, both of East St. Louis (1946), daughters of Evaristus. Pat Webber.

Apr 2005: Seek information on my BUESSE family, particularly Louise Otto Buesse BUHS who lived in E. St. Louis, and her children George Buesse, Peter Buesse or Elizabeth. Thanks. Sonia Kerin, Reno, NV.

Apr 2005: Seek original surname for my great-grandfather Nicholas CLARO who emigrated from the Phillipines to East St. Louis, after which the surname changed to Claro. Nicholas, his wife Anna, and their children are on the 1930 census, East St. Louis, Enumeration District 66. One of his children was Alfonso Claro (my grandfather) who married Mary Helen Johnson Staphanik. They had a son Nicholas Claro (my father). Thanks Mary K. Claro.

Apr 2005: I am searching for descendants of Leopold TROST, b. Kappelrodeck, BADEN, 1833, to Petrus TROST and Magdalena FOLLERT. Leopold married 1) Amalia SONNTAG, born Baden-Baden, 1840. Her mother's maiden name was either VOGEL or NAGEL (hard to read). Amalia died in 1869 in Belleville, leaving one child, my maternal great-grandmother, Amalia Johanna TROST, b. 1859 in Baden. Leopold subsequently married 2) Maria Eva Ernst, with whom he had several children: Gretchen, b. 1870, who married Anton Joseph HORN; Bertha, b. 1872, who married John Pilger; Amalia, b. 1878, who married Horris Soey; and Willie, b. 1873, who married Mary. Leopold subsequently married Louise VAN DER HYDE, and then Eva GRONE. Leopold spent the last years of his life first in the Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' home and then in the Soldiers and Sailors' Home in Dayton, Ohio. I would be happy to share information with anyone else who might be interested in these people. Jane H. Brown, Pearland, TX researching Trost, Letter, Hemmer, Wuerts/Wuertz/ Wilson, among others, in St. Clair Co.

July 2005: Surnames: GILBREATH, HIGGINS, THOMPSON, GRIMSHAW, MOORE

Seeking further family information on 2 sisters, Elizabeth A. GILBREATH, and Margaret A. GILBREATH (need vital statistics on parents & sisters & brothers). They lived in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio in the 1850 census and moved to Keokuk, Iowa by 1856. There is a strong possibly that they connected to the surnames BURKE, MURDOCK, McHEAY or McHAY or McKAY.

William T. HIGGINS & Elizabeth A. GILBREATH had 4 children, one with a St. Clair County, Illinois connection: 1) William Henry HIGGINS born June 28, 1850 in Cincinnati, Ohio, married Louisa Elizabeth RECKSIECK in Quincy Adams Co. IL. They lived in Quincy, IL and also St. Louis County, Missouri. William died July 8, 1890 in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois. They had 2 sons Albert "Bert" T. & Henry "Roy" HIGGINS. 2) Mary Jennie (HIGGINS) GRIMSHAW, 3) Cora Bell (HIGGINS) MOORE, and 4) Charles E. HIGGINS

Elizabeth A. (Gilbreath) HIGGINS' sister, Margaret A. GILBREATH, was born abt. 1830 in Ohio and died May 19, 1922 in Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa. She never married, was one of the early school teacher's at the Torrence school in Keokuk, raised at least 2 of her sister, Elizabeth's children, William H. & Cora Bell. If any of this sounds familiar please respond, Thank you Judi Gilker

July 2005: Wanted: Photocopies or e-mails of old pictures of the town of Mascoutah or its businesses. Please contact Lisa J. Bumpus

July 2005: Looking for Archibald COULTON & Celestia L. POST. I have their marriage. They had the following children: Martha Ellen b 1861, and Ann b 1866. I don't know Archibald or Celesitia's birth or death dates and have not been able find them in census. Thanks, Debbe

July 2005: Seek info on John GOCHEE and Annie CARROLL, married in St. Clair County 10 July 1883. Need parents and siblings of John. Thanks, Arlene Gochee

Sept 2005: Maggie SINN is reported to have married Philipp JUENGEL (born 1868) in 1898 in St. Clair Co., IL.

Sept 2005: Information wanted on the death of Conrad Henry SCHUSTER alais Henry or Hy Schuster who died Oct 28, 1903 in an E. St Louis Railroad accident; resident of St. Louis MO. Any infor would be appreciated, contact Virginia Anderson

Sept 2005: Looking for information on George Gale ROLSTON (Sr.) and Goldie, his second wife. He was a member of the Belleville, Ill. Baptist Church. George died December 01, 1963 and funeral services were conducted at Millstadt, Ill.. I suspect he was buried nearby. If you have any information, please reply directly to Gordon R. Rolston Kissimmee, FL

Nov 2005:My research suggests that there were three (3) brothers born around 1780 in South Carolina. They were named: Anderson McNEIL, Edward McNEIL and Abel McNEIL. The spelling of the surname varies. Their mother was Rebecca Anderson McNeil. After their fathers death, she remarried first a Cochran and then a Fuller. The order of birth for the brothers is not certain. Two, Edward and Anderson migrated in early 1800's to Tennessee. Abel is thought to have gone to Illinois. There was an Abel in the St Clair Co, Il Census listed as head of household and he was between 16 and 45 years of age. I would like to correspond with anyone about Abel. Alan R Williams

Jan 2006: CRAIN, LANEY, MCBRIDE, WALKER: We are looking for information on Maria Virginia (WALKER) McBRIDE CRAIN. She was born in St Clair Co., Illinois in 1858, moved to Washington Co., IL when her mother, Mary A. married James R. Laney. She had one full sister, Mary Walker, one half-brother, Andrew LANEY, and one half-sister Louisa LANEY. She married Andrew McBRIDE on 29 Oct 1874 in Washington Co., Illinois. He died bef 1880. She married Edward F or P CRAIN on 19 Jan 1881 in Washington Co., IL.

Maria Virginia "Jennie" and Andrew McBride had one daughter, Julia, born about 1875. Andrew McBride is the youngest brother of my great grandmother, Elizabeth (McBride) Crain. Julia is his only child. Any info on the members of this family would be appreciated. C. W. Swearingin

Jan 2006: My gggrnadfather William J. MONTGOMERY was born in Ohio, 1819 and first appears in US Census at age 31 in Centerville, laborer and single. February 25, 1851, he married Matilda Jane SMITH of Ohio in St. Louis at Mound Methodist E. Church South by K. Douglas.

They settled in Waterloo, Monroe Co., Illinois, where William was a constable. Two (2) children were born to the MONTGOMERYs by 1860: John William, b August 10, 1853 and Martha, ca 1857. 1870 Census shows William and Matilda living in East St. Louis with son John MONTGOMERY; Martha does not appear and may have died; daughter Catherine Montgomery (b ca 1862); and son, Gustavus Thornton Montgomery (b April 4, 1867, my g-grandfather, reportedly b Missouri); all in the household of Amelia/Amalia THORNTON and her son John.

After 1870 I cannot find William or Matilda in any Census. Thats all the documentation I've been able to find. Family oral history claims that William was in Streator, LaSalle Co., Illinois as Marshal and Justice of the Peace. Unconfirmed. Any Help will be greatly appreciated! Joyce Uselton

Jan 2006: Would like any information on a Harvey OELRICH, who composed political cartoons for the Belleville News Democrat in the 1950's and 1960's. Thank you. Tina McPeak at Promopartners.com

Jan 2006: I am looking for any information about the parents of Charles JACOB. Charles was born 4/9/1880 and married Josephine DAMMERICH. I would appreciate any assistance. Thanks in advance. Brian Herbert

Jan 2006: I am seeking information on the HANKS family that apparetly lived in Dupo, IL long enough for my father to have been born there June 3, 1910. Father's name was Orrie, mother was Mary Etta. Working on the father's line. Any additional information would be helpful.dhanks

Jan 2006: Looking for information about Henry & Catherine LANG who owned land in the 1840s in the Town of Tomorawa [between New Athens (St. Clair Co.) and Hecker (Monroe Co.)]. I am trying to locate a Henry & Catherine [SCHEURICH] LANG family who lived in Illinois from about 1837 to about 1845. They had several children in Illinois (according to Federal and Iowa State Censuses) before moving to Dubuque County, Iowa. More information about this family can be found in the “Lang Family History” at my website (in my signature). http://www.uwsp.edu/psych/dk/danielpg.htm; Daniel J. Kortenkamp

Jul 2006: KOPP, Christian and Christiana 1870 and 1880 census Millstadt, St. Clair Co., IL

Christian (59), his wife, Christiana (49), and his family, William (15), John (12), George (10), Louis (8) and Christiana (4), appear in the 1870 census as living in Millstadt. The 1880 census shows William a servant with a Stemmley family; John and Louis with Henrietta Kopp, as step-sons. I don't find Christiana. George, aka Otto George, relocated to Labadie, Franklin Co., MO. I am assuming the parents have died but need online burial index or a cemetery lookup to confirm their deaths. Judy Kreftmeyer Broch

Jul 2006: Searching for marriage of a Thomas WAKEFIELD to Polly Ann MOORE, Nov 24, 1842. I am not sure this is my Polly (gggrandmother) and would like to know what information is on the marriage records, or how to prove she is my Polly. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Kathy Snead

Jul 2006: I am looking for information on the SWITZER families that lived in Madison and St Clair Counties from 1820-1870. I co-ordinate a DNA project for the Swisher/Switzer surnames at Relative Genetics & FamilytreeDNA. More info at the correct DNA project pages (there are several). Paul Pettit

Jul 2006: Wish to reestablish contact DOUGHERTY cousins. My Father was Thomas J. DOUGHERTY, owner of the Park and Weis Hotels, 133 N 3rd St. (1960s). His brother Leo was a politician during the late 50s. Leo's son Donald passed away. Uncle Leo also had a daughter Marie. Thanks so much for any information you could give me. Sincerely Joan (Chicago Ill.)

Jul 2006: HINDERLITE: Would love contact with any descendants and exchange of information on James Hinderlite. He married Alta Jane MADEWELL, 30 July 1863 in St. Louis, Mo. Both were residents of St. Clair County per the application. Alta Jane Madewell lived with Joseph Addison COX and wife Mary Madewell Cox and is listed on the 1850 (Washington County) and 1860 (St. Clair County) US census in Illinois. James was born in Illinois and Alta Jane was born in Tennessee. Barbara Harvey

Jul 2006: I am looking for information regarding Paul Raymond BRUNNER, born 11 Aug 1898 in state of Washington. Died 14 Apr 1914 while living with his father, Alfred Brunner in East St. Louis, IL. Paul Raymond Brunner was buried in Greenwood Cemetery. I am trying to locate the Greenwood Cemetery - closest I could find was in Caseyville Twp., St. Clair County, IL. Any help in locating the cemetery,and information regarding burial of Paul R. Brunner will be greatly appreciated. Virginia M. Ruth

Jul 2006: Looking for parents of my grandfather, Martin ALLEN, born circa 1837-39 near Lebanon, St Clair Co. Married 1) Sarah DUNCAN, 7 Jun 1856 in Lebanon. Married 2) Belle Dora Cox, 9 Aug 1877 in Salem, Marion Co. Martin enlisted twice in the Civil War and served in H Company, 5th Cavalry, Illinois Volunteers, and in H Company, Marine Regt, US Volunteers. Discharged 24 Jan 1865. Died in Kinmundy, Marion Co. 11 Jul 1910. Any info will be greatly appreciated. H. Robert George, P.O. Box 173, Oden, MI 49764. (231)347-1737

Jul 2006: Looking for a marriage in St. Clair County between 1900 - 1930 for Unknown WILLIAMS to Mary J. LEMONS. In 1900 Mary was listed in the home of her son-in-law Martin ZIMMER as Mary J. Lemons. Im 1930 she was in his home as Mary J. Williams.

Also seek information on the family of Martin and Laura Belle Lemons ZIMMER. Laura died January 12, 1934, East St. Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois. Thank You, Norman Davis

Jul 2006: Searching for the parents of Rebecca HALL born.16 Mar. 1832, in Lebanon, St. Clair County. She married Benajah M. COX, date and place in question. Children: Robert W.F. Cox b. (born) 1860; Martha J., b. 1862; Anna L. b. 1863; and Harriet F. b. 1864, all born Illinois (years approximate). Ed Orr

Jul 2006: I am looking for information about Bratton Pharmacy in E. St. Louis in the late 1940-1950’s? Edgar Bratton was the pharmacist. Mary Shaffer

Jul 2006: Researching BEHRMAN families. Cedric Nold, Kirkwood.

Feb 2007: The WEIBLE family were prominent people in the 1880’s; involved in the public schools, singing club and local politics. They were related to the WEIBLEs in neighboring Monroe County. Does anyone have any background info on them such as where they lived before Belleville and Columbia, IL? Looking specifically for Crescentia's birthplace. Ruth

Feb 2007: McDOWELL, HOBIN, McHALE Looking for info on General Jackson McDowell (born 1857 KY– died 1900-1910) married Anna Hobin (b. 1863 KY – d. 1937 MO), buried East St Louis Cemetery. Their son Fred D McDowell (b. 1884 IN– d. bef 1930), buried at East St Louis Cemetery, married Vesta McHale 1888 in Illinois. What is specific death date for the General, seek historical information on this family. Willing to exchange info. Sharissa Rogers

Feb 2007: Seek correspondence with descendants of the Lottie PEARSON family found in the 1930 census. Lottie is head of house age 37, her spouse Samuel Pearson is not in the household for this census. Her children: 1. Thomas Pearson age 19; 2. Samuel Pearson, 18; 3. Frank Pearson, 16; 4. Lester Pearson, 14; 5. Edw[a]rd, 11. Also in household Margaret Pearson age 18 and Earl Pearson age 71/2. I am related to Samuel's brother, John Jefferson Pearson (my gg grandfather). Thanks. Deann Pearson

Feb 2007: Searching for William E. MYERS born 1866 Montgomery, IL and Nellie HENDERSON MYERS born 1866 Jersy, IL; married 26 Dec 1886 Montgomery, IL. Second child Iva Fay born 18 Aug 1889 in Montgomery. 1900 census they were in Jacksonville, Morgan, IL with Iva Fay and a son Jalord born Dec. 1894. By 1910 they were living in Ward 5 East St. Louis, St. Clair, IL with two children a son about 9 (name unreadable) and a daughter Orema C. 6. The census show they had 6 children with 4 living. 1920 they were in Ward 6 of East St. Louis with dau. Orema. By 1930 still in East St. Louis, William had married an Emma 3 years prior. The death register for East St. Louis shows Nellie Medora Myers died 17 July 1923. Does anyone know what Cemetery she is buried in and if William is also buried there? Thank you for any help on this family. Beryl S. Poteat

Feb 2007: My Greatgrandfather, Richard McLEOD, married Lily GELLY. Together they had six children: Stella, Ellen, Della, Viola, Robert, and Richard. Della was my Grandmother and married Clarence E. SCOTT. Need info to go back further on the elder Richard, born 1869 in Illinois and lived in Mascoutah Twp, 1899-1910/1920? Thank you. Merry

Feb 2007: I am trying to trace Native American roots for Christine Campbell Hoffmann. She was my maternal Grandmother, died in March 1948. She lived in Belleville. Her husband was coalminer August Hoffmann who died in March 1951. Thank You, Alice Tatum, 3940 Evelyn Ln. Evansville, Il. 62242.

May 2007: I am looking for the ancestors, relatives, or relevant info on these people who died in East St. Louis area of St. Clair County: Della GILL (nee Laws), Ollie Ann LAWS (nee McNEALY(?), George Laws, and Jesse Gill. Della (Laws) Gill (born Oct 7 1907 in Beardstown, Illinois – died Oct 1983) married Jesse Gill in 1929. They had four children, Betty, Patsy, Sherman, and Everett. Della was one of possibly eight children of Ollie Ann McNealy. Ollie Ann married Johnny when she was 13 yrs old (they had one child who died around the age of two). After Johnny's death Ollie Ann married George Laws with whom she had all of her children including Della, Love Joy, Alyouis, Daisy, Trudy, and Jim. Ollie Ann was born around 1875 in Mayfield, Kentucky. The 1930 census places George and Ollie Laws in Vernon County, Missouri.

Jesse Gill was Born in Centralia, Illinois 15 April 1902 (according to his tombstone), and died 2 Aug 1955. He lived and died in East St. Louis. He was the son of a Mae(?) and Jim Gill. Jim died and Mae then married a Barnhardt(?). Jesse had a brother, Wilbert, and sister, Virginia.

These family members traveled around Missouri and Illinois a lot during the Depression, so finding any information is proving to be very difficult. Please reply to Sherry, granddaughter of Jesse and Della Gill. Ollie and George Laws, and Mae and Jim Gill are my great-grandparents.

Aug 2007: Seek naturalization for Lawrence DALY/ DAILY. A man by this name appears on the 1840 US Census, St Clair, Illinois, pg. 152 per Ancestry.com. He fits the profile of my Great-grandfather who was Roman Catholic. He first appears on the 1850 Cenusus of Pittsfield, Lorain, OH, where he married his brother's widow, Ann Marie, and raised his nephew James Renselaer Daly. His brother James died in 1843. I know Lawrence used to sing in a church choir in Joliet, Illinois, the area from which his second wife, my Great-grandmother, came. But the church records for the period I seek, have also burned. My GreatGM was Mary Egan, 1836 Ireland, to US in 1851, to 1920 OH. I couldn't seem to find a marriage record for them in Illinois, although they got together in about 1862. Info follows from 1900 US Census, OH:
*Lawrence DALY, born ca.1812, Ireland. Possibly Cork, Cork, IRE, came to US 1830, here for 70 years. Naturalized*
Lawrence lived in Ohio until 1905, when he died at the ripe old age of 93. Any help is appreciated, whether on a volunteer basis or for fee. Thank you, Patricia

Aug 2007: Looking for Edith TAYLOR NUERNBERGER, born 25 June 1891 in Owensboro, KY. Died Sept. 1968 in Lenzburg, IL. Want to know where she is buried and would like to have a copy of her obituary and also correspond with any known descendants. Also need to know information about her husband GUSTAVE NUERNBERGER. Thanks, Cindy Evans

Jan 2008: I am seeking information on the parents (and ancestry) of Phoebe Melissa Carr, born c.1828, who apparently married David Macklin Tate Jr (b. 1826 in TN) in 1848.

I have the children of David Jr and Phoebe as: i. James M. Tate c.1848, ii. Martha A. Tate c.1853, iii. Ezekiel Tate c.1855, iv. Clarence Alexander Tate c.1858 (my great-great-grandfather), v. Clarinda Tate c. 1865, vi. Charles C. Tate c. 1869

The 1850 census of Reynold Twp, Monroe Co. IL (p. 6 of 18) shows David and 'Malissa' living next-door to Robert and Nancy TATE, and near David Sr and his (2nd?) wife Sarah. 'Malissa' is noted as born in St. Clair Co. IL (as was their first son, James M. TATE c.1848), but I have been unable to link Phoebe (who is listed in various census records as Pheobe, Phebe M, or Malissa) with the St. Clair County Carrs. In particular, I would love to confirm or refute that she is the Phoebe who was born to William CARR (b. 1807), son of Abner CARR of St. Clair County. Kindly reply to: David M. Tate, Alexandria, VA

Jan 2008: I am seeking information on the following individuals/families who settled in St. Clair County. Joseph KRIEG, born about 1841 in Baden. He married Maria HEINEMANN 31 Aug 1863 in St. Clair Co. Maria was born 27 Nov 1846 in Hessia and died about 21 Sep 1923 at Turkey Hill. Joseph Krieg's parents were George and Maria KRIEG, also born in Baden. Henry and Catherine WERKMEISTER. Henry was born Dec 1842 in Prussia and Catherine was born Jan 1840 in Bavaria. Ken

Jan 2008: Request graveside photos, any help or information on John 'Johnnie' West b. 1886 d. Apr 1977 bur. Valhalla cemetery, Belleville, St Clair Co.
Wife - Nona Scott West b. 1893 d. Dec 1981 bur. Valhalla cemetery, Mother of Nona is Sarah Scott b. 1857 d. unknown, bur. Valhalla cemetery; possibly Sarah's husband is also buried there.
Are the following Wests also buried at Valhalla? 1) John 'Johnnie' West b. abt 1904 d. 1968 in Lebanon but one source says he and his parents are all buried at Valhalla; 2) Mercedes Russell West b. abt 1936 d. 1968; and 3) Johnnie West b. 1957 d. 1968. Thank you, everyone, for your help.Diane Marshall

Feb 2008:Andreas EULER married Christina FURSTENBERG at St.Peter's (Catholic) Cathedral in Belleville, Ill. They are both buried in St.Augustine's cemetery, in Hecker, Ill. After Christina's death, Andreas married Maria (Mary) RAUBOLD, and they had several children. Maria (Mary) had her name put on the gravestone along with Andreas, but was never buried there. Any 'distant'cousins that can provide information on this lineage, I would greatly appreciate it.

Andreas and Christina are my G-G-grandparents. My grandfather was Jacob Euler, who married Victorine CORTNER. There are many relatives I would like information on i.e. Adam Euler who married Alma and moved to Chicago, Edward Euler, William, Henry,and George Euler. Anna Katherine and Anna Laura as well.

I am searching for living relativies of Andreas and Chistina; information/pictures would be greatly appreciated. Maria Euler-Bonetti

Feb 2008: I'm looking for info on two sisters: Esther DOWNEY and Alice E. Downey. Esther remained unmarried and died in St. Clair Co., IL. Alice E. Downey married Gerald NORCROSS. Alice died in St. Clair Co., IL, also. I am looking for Alice and Gerald Norcross--their marriage, children, etc. Thanks, Steve

Feb 2008: I would like to speak to anyone who has information on the following cemeteries located in or near Mascoutah, IL.
1) Tyrell Cemetery on W.Church St, between 8th and 9th streets in Mascoutah.
2) Jacob/Beatty Cemetery on either E. Patterson St. or Oak Street, between Market and Lebanon streets in Mascoutah.
3) Ammann or Hamman Cemetery located in or just outside of Mascoutah.
4) Kuse Cemetery located in or just outside of Mascoutah. Thank you, Teri Bromley

Feb 2008: I'm seeking information on my great grandparents John and Anna OSTRIHON. They lived in East ST Louis. John was born April 5 1881 I believe in Detva. In 1918 John was working at the National Stock Yards. In 1930 they owned the Ostrihon Confectionery. Thank You Robert Smelko

June 2008: Any information on the Dutch Hollow Coal Company circa 1870/1878 would be greatly appreciated. Edmund GRAY was reportedly a charter member of the company and listed as Engineer. Information on Edmund and his wife Betty would also be appreciated. They were listed in the 1870 US Census as living in Township 1, Range 9 (Post Office - Gardside), St. Clair, Illinois. His wife Betty gave birth to three children while in St. Clair Co.: Emma, baptized 11 Jun 1871 in a Methodist Church Pastored by Feareor or Fearsor; Edmund Jr. b. 01 Feb 1873, d. 27 Apr 1873 (the family Bible lists a R.J. Harry (or Harvy) MUNIMER of the Methodist Episcopal Church); and Harriet Ann b. 29 Mar 1877, d. 15 Oct 1880 in Garfield Co., Washington. Thanks for any help on this. Paul Gray

June 2008: We are interested in finding out more about a farming tragedy that took place July 22, 1878 on the farm near Roachtown, of Bernhard WESSEL involving a threshing machine which blew up killing five people. The men were Jack CAMBELL of Perry Co., IL, William DEXTER of Centerville (Millstadt), Henry KRESS, a neighbor of B. Wessel, John LOHRUM of St. Louis, and John Wessel, the brother of B. Wessel. Four other men were injured, including Henry Wessel, another brother of B. Wessel, Julius MEYER, Joseph SCHWARTZ and John SCHROEDER. The above information is from a copy of a newspaper article (?) dated July 26, 1878, possibly published in Belleville. Any other details concerning this incident or any of the men would be helpful. Please contact Fred or Lois Wessel.

June 2008: Looking for location of the family of Mitchel M. OSBORN in 1870. They were in St. Clair co. IL in 1860, Post Office- Freeburg, Twp 2 Range 7 West 3.P.M. enumerated as follows: Mitchell M. OSBORN age 49 born Indiana [or Tennessee], Nancy OSBORN age 33 born KY, Thomas E. OSBORN 20 born IN, Hiram Jackson OSBORN age 17 b. IN, Lucinda E. OSBORN age 15 b. IN, Allen M. OSBORN age 13 b. IN, Margaret OSBORN age 10 b. IN, Sarah J. OSBORN age 8 b. IL, Mitchell M.OSBORN jr age 6 b. IL.

Mitchel sr., Thomas, and Hiram J., served in Company K, 117 IL US Infantry. Where & when did Mitchel and Nancy die? Would like to where children later resided: Thomas E.OSBORN married Martha YARBER in St Clair co. IL on 25 Jan. 1866. Margaret OSBORN married Jeremiah GEORGE in St. Clair co. on 22 Sept. 1865. I found her in Marion co. IL in 1870. Lucinda E. OSBORN married John WEBB in 1868, Franklin Co. Ill (unsure if this is the correct Lucinda); Hiram J. OSBORN married Sarah BOWMAN in Perry Co. Ill on 20 Feb 1873. In 1900 he and Sarah are in Jackson Co. Ill and this is shown as being his 4th marriage and 2nd for Sarah.

Allen M OSBORN married Sarah Ann FANIN in Perry Co. Ill on 16 June 1878. Their children; Mary Etta , Ida, and Arthur Garfield OSBORN, who was born in Perry Co. Ill in 1883. On the 1880 census Sarah, listed as married, and the 2 girls live with Sarah's mother Agness and stepfather George AYRE. Oral history says that Allen M. worked for the RR, was gone from home much of the time, left for work one day and never returned. Did Allen and Sarah really get a divorce? Sarah is in Texas by 1885 and remarries. JoAnn Cantrell

July 2008: An antique photo of a man and woman, later 1800s, by Merker [studio] says on the back: Mr. Philip KEIN , ______burg, ILL, Block Sq Depot, St. Clair Co., C.B. $1.98. Related? Please contact Cheryl Schouten Dripping Springs, TX

July 2008: Boadicia MILLER, born 9/4/1863 in Mascoutah, St. Clair Co., Illinois was a daughter of Alexander and Louisa Jane (GASKILL) MILLER. Alexander and Louisa Jane were born abt 1836 and had three children, all born in Illinois. Boadicia's siblings were Theodosia (born abt 1860) and Daniel W. (born abt 1861). Would appreciate any information regarding any of these people. They left Illinois between 1863 and 1870, and were in Henry Co., Missouri for the 1870 census. Thanks in advance for any info. Art Burch

August 2008: ROBERTSON My cousin, Edgar Robertson (his father Arthur Pinklin Robertson and mother Minnie Belle Crutchfield), was born after 1906 in Illinois. Request names of parents for the following Edgar Robertson, born: 9-27-1908, died: May 1979 in St. Clair County, Illinois, possibly Belleville, Signal Hill or Swansea. Any assistance provided would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Heather J. Williams

August 2008: SAEGER, WINTER, HUMPHREY Looking for information regarding Francis “Frank” “Franz” Saeger, born abt 1814, Rhein Beirne, Bavaria, Germany, died before 1885 Belleville, a Coal Miner. His wife was Margaret Winter Humphrey, born May 1821 France, died 28 Nov 1887 Belleville. Their children were 1. Elizabeth Saeger born abt 1844 Ohio, 2. Eva Saeger, wife of Thomas Dickson, 3. Mary Francis Saeger, wife of Louis Klaus, 4. Theresa Saeger who married G. Frederick Gaerdner abt 1872 Belleville, 5. Louis C. Saeger who married Magdalena "Lena" Loos in Belleville 1883, and 6. Louise Saeger born about 1861 Belleville. Thanks, Jason Townsend

November 2008: Are Mary Jane Kinion and Bernard McElroy related to Charles McElroy and his wife Edith Rice? If so, I would like to know more about their daughter Nola McElroy b 1906 in Kansas md Oliver Henry Free. Thanks LaRae Free Kerr

November 2008: My ancestors Jesse and Eliza RANDLE (AVERY) lived at Hawkesbury Lane, Walsgrave on Sowe, Warwickshire, England came to America and settled in St. Clair County, Illinois in the mid 1860’s. Their children that came included Edward, Joseph, Mary Jane, Jesse, and William. Their son Joseph is my great-grandfather. I am researching the date; port, and ship on which the RANDLE family left England, and the port they arrived in the U. S. Did the family travel by rail or river to Illinois? Was there a RANDLE family bible? If so where is it today? Does anyone have civil or church records while the family lived in England? Any information on Jesse's parents John RANDLE and Susanna LEE? Also I am looking for photos of Jesse and Eliza RANDLE family and their descendants. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Contact Terry

November 2008: I am seeking other Vogt family members buried at Summerfield, Illinois, besides Gerhart Vogt and his wife who are buried in the Summerfield Mennonite Cemetery on the Find A Grave website. I am sure that his sister Christina VOGT WURTZ also spelled WUERTZ is also buried there. I can find information on her husband Michael WURTZ, but not her. Barbara Craig

November 2008: Helen Joanne CLINARD was born in 1936, a daughter of Ray (b. 1890) and Ruth Campbell (1892-1981) Clinard. She had a sister Mary Francis Clinard (b. 1926). I would like to find either of the 2 sisters or their children. In 1961 they lived in East St. Louis, Illinois, where I visited them. I do not know the married names of either of the daughters. I assume both were married in St. Clair County. Ray Clinard and my mother were first cousins. Ray and Ruth in the 1920's lived in Mt. Sterling, Brown County, Illinois. Their oldest daughter Betty Louise Clinard died at birth in 1925 and is buried in Brown County, Illinois. I live in the Philadelphia, Pa., area. George R Boyden ph: 610-622-6456

November 2008: What is the German town of birth of Charles Robert SCHUBERT, born September 23, 1841 Saxony, died April 30, 1904. His parents were Frederick SCHUBERT and Christina BITTNER/BITTMER. He came to the America in the mid 1860’s. He married Helena Amalia DAUTERT on April 25, 1870 in Pittsburgh. Charles and Helena had four children: Fred, Robert, Emma, and Bertha. The SCHUBERT family lived in East St. Louis, Illinois from 1880 to 1910. Contact Terry Randle

April 2009: Will exchange Vogt family information with descendants. Gerhart Vogt and his wife are buried in the Summerfield Mennonite Cemetery. I am sure that his sister Christina VOGT WURTZ/WUERTZ must be buried there, but can find burial information only on her husband Michael WURTZ. Contact Barbara Craig

April 2009: I am trying to locate any information on Elizabeth CHRISTIAN, born about 1822 in Germany, death unknown. She married Johan Jacob Christian, b. 28 Apr 1818 in Soden-Taunus, Hessen-Nassau in Germany, d. 16 Feb 1890 in Belleville. Jacob married a second time to an Angelica. I have found all the children of both wives and traced their off-spring, many to today, but still have not found anything on Elizabeth (maiden name unknown) Christian. The Christians are buried in Walnut Hill, but I haven’t found her there so far. Any help identifying Elizabeth's maiden name would be appreciated. Contact Mary Ann Weakleyph: 616 784-3101.

April 2009: Looking for descendants of Fred D MCDOWELL born 1884 Indiana, died 1931 Illinois buried Mt Carmel Cemetery Belleville, ILL and Vesta MCHALE; b. 1887 Illinois: d. 1956 St Louis MO also buried Mt Carmel. They had 2 children: Leroy MCDOWELL: b. 14 Dec 1911 St Clair, ILL; d. Feb 1999 St Louis, MO: Gladys MCDOWELL b. 28 Apr 1910; d. 8 Jan 2005, Wilmette, ILL married Artis MORGAN. Would like to exchange family info. Contact Sharissa McDowell Rogers

April 2009 Looking for Benner family info. They lived on 8th St., E St Louis, Illinois at least between 1870 and 1910. John Benner married Anna Blersch, had 10 children: Anna, Fred, Christina, Anna, Albert, John, Joseph, Elizabeth, Rose. I couldn't locate the 10th child's name in any census. I would like to find out when they died and if they are buried in East St Louis. Also wondering if there is still a Benner-Brichler Livery and Undertaker in the area. Thanks, Connie

April 2009 Michael MILLER md. Appolonia GREEN on 24 Nov 1842 in Belleville. Michael Miller may have been a brother to Catherine MILLER who first married Charles WAGNER in Belleville on 26 April 1841 as he was a sponsor at the baptism of one of Charles and Catherine's children. Catherine married second to Donat MEYER in Belleville on 30 January 1851. Looking for the parents of Michael and/or Catherine MILLER and any siblings. Reply to Sherry Kyle

Dec 2009 Searching for decendents of: PFEIFFER, Joseph 43; Johann 12; Georg 8; Eva 44; Eva 10; Catherina 6. 1853 immigration from Baden, Germany, on the ship "Itzsteint Welker" which came from Rotterdam. Settled in St. Clair Co./Belleville IL area. Believe this is my gr-gr grandmother, EVA PFEIFFER, who married PHILIP VON GERICHTEN in Dec. 1863 in St.Louis, MO. Ranee

Dec 2009 I have information on Georg BRAND, born 5 Nov 1775, and three of his sons 1. Jacob, born 6 Jul 1801, 2. Christian, born 10 Nov 1803, and 3. Friedrich, born 1806. All emigrated from Hesse-Nassau, Germany, in 1847 and by the 1860 census were farming in St. Clair County. My information comes from original church record books in Germany. I would be happy to correspond with anyone researching this line. Also researching families of ERNST and HENRICI in Anspach-Usingen, Hesse; KRAHN and JANDREY in Kreis Regenwalde and Kreis Naugard, Pommern; KLEVENHUSEN in Bremen and Dresden, and McEWEN somewhere in Ireland. Jane Delger

Apr 2010 Looking for any information on Charles and Margareta SCHILLING. Part of the 1870 Federal Census and living in Mascoutah. Children were Henry-9, Louisa-8, Sophia-6, all born in Baden. Catherina - 4 and Adolph- not yet born, both in Illinois. Found Magareta's gravesite in Mascoutah City cemetary. Cannot locate anything on Charles or remaining kids since 1870 Census? My grandfather was Adolph. Any help appreciated. Please e-mail The Schillings Thanks.

Aug 2010 If anyone out there is related to Johnnie and Mercedes "Debbie" WEST, would they please contact Diane Marshall. There were 4 children raised by Mercedes that belonged to her daughter. They have a brother who is searching for them.

March 2019: Joseph Beger, aka Baker, Baecker, Becker, born 2 Sep 1845 IL (though listed as Saxony, Germany on one census); died 20 Jan 1911, Belleville IL; wagonmaker, blacksmith. Mother was Wilhelmine aka Minnie, Maria or Mena, died 7 Mar 1893, buried Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville IL under Minnie Hoffmann; remarried 1851 Erhardt Hoffman using name of Marie Becker. One known daughter by first marriage to ___ Beger, Wilhelmina ‘Minnie’ Beger (Becker written as maiden name when married), known to be sister of Joseph Beger, married Friederich Kraft. Seeking information on father of Joseph who would have died somewhere between 1845 and 1850, most likely immigrated to US 1844-46. Possible father, Kathardt Baker who died Jul 1848 St. Clair County IL of cholera.

June 2011: Looking for any information on Arthur William St. Clair. Understand he ran for Mayor in O'Fallon against Max Machnik and Arthur won. Arthur St. Clair was my great grandfather and Max Machnik was my greatuncle, I have no information on Max.

June 2011: Jan 2011: My great-grandparents, Thomas and Rosa Smith O'BRIEN were killed in the Great Cyclone that hit the St. Louis area in May of 1896. The St. Louis Globe-Democrat lists "Thomas O'Brien -- supposed" as one killed in East St. Louis. He was a railroad engineer, and may have been in the railroad yards there. Seven children were left orphaned: William, Mabel, Charles, Thomas, Grover, Joseph, and little Frances, who was adopted and known as Margaret Chandler. I have hired two researchers and exhausted every lead in St. Louis, finding NO records whatever of this family after the 1880 census. I have now found Rosa buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery in June 1896, but still nothing for Thomas. I would greatly appreciate any help if they might possibly have been in East St. Louis by 1896. Can anyone give me any ideas? There should surely be guardian papers for all these children, but there are none in St. Louis. Thanks for any clues you might provide.

Mar 2011: Looking for family or records of George W. Combs and wife Carrie N. Baker Combs. This couple was married in 1906 in Jackson County, Illinois. Carrie was the sister of Minnie Baker Youngman. Have traced this family through to 1930 census of St. Clair County at which time George was 48, Carrie 43, with three children Dorothy 13, Alberta 7, and Virginia 3. In previous census records other older children were listed but by 1930 had either passed, left home or married. If anyone has any information please contact me at Grace Knowles, Darby, Montana. Thank you so much.

Mar 2011: Trying to find grandparents Charles Rouge and Elizabeth (Perrin or Parrin or Parron) Rouge after 1910 including burial dates. Elizabeth was born about 1882 or earlier and reportedly died about age 38. This couple lived East St. Louis and Belleville between 1870 to 1920. Charles Leo Rouge (born 1900) and his sister, Lilly Maria (born 1897) were their children. They were placed into St. John's Catholic orphanage in Belleville, Illinois when Elizabeth became ill. I have the 1910 Census record which shows Charles Leo and Lilly Maria at ages 9 and 12 in the orphanage and need no further information on them. Yes, I am subscribed to FamilySearch.org and have searched these and other sources extensively for Rouge and Perrin. Any leads or references are appreciated. Sincerely, Robert A. Rouge

Mar 2011: Would like the burial place and death dates and or obituaries for the following. My great aunt Lillie Larsen Minder who was born in 1895 DesMoines, Iowa. Her family moved to Percy, Illinois after Lillie's mother died about 1909. Lillie married Benjamin Peter Minder in 1913 and in 1920 and resided in Collinsville, Illinois. By 1930 the Minder family was in East St. Louis, Illinois. Lillie was still there in 1947 per her brother's WWII draft card. No further information after that. Benjamin Peter Minder born 1890 in Illinois died March 1963 same state. Please contact William Alexander

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