Clinton County, Illinois

Surnames & Queries

January - June 2002

Surnames: BOWERS BLACKWELL
Submitter: Ronald Blackwell (rwbret@yahoo.com)
Date: 30 Jun 2002

Sarah Ann Bowers 1886-1953. Married Wesley Livingston Blackwell on 11-30-1900. Lived in Keyesport.

Surnames: GESENHUES
Submitter: Lynn Just (lcbjust@cs.com)
Date: 26 Jun 2002

I have just recently started to research the GESENHUES family. What a surprise it was to find so many GESENHUES entries in Clinton County! I would love to correspond with anyone researching the GESENHUES family. I am from Kentucky and have the beginnings of information on the GESENHUES family from Kentucky and Indiana. You may contact me privately at lcbjust@cs.com. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Surnames: TYE BODENBURG HUFF
Submitter: Jim Converse (jconvxl@mail.ercmembers.net) no longer available
Date: 12 Jun 2002
URL: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/n/Jim-Converse/

Looking for info on Edward Watts Family, from Ontario Canada, naturalized in Carlyle, Clinton County, Illinois USA on October 28, 1875. Upon leaving Illinois, they settled in Johnson County, Kansas USA and lived out rest of their lives. I have original naturalization certificate. Any details greatly appreciated. jc

Surnames: SIEVER
Submitter: lori kissiar (lorik200@hotmail.com)
Date: 09 Jun 2002

siever, looking for info on ancesters of Frank ( Franz) and Dorra Meyer Siever and their grand child Margrete Lizzera Siever who married Charles Ehlers

Surnames: KIRCHER FIX HIX FRY
Submitter: Tommy Kircher (tomkircher@sbcglobal.net)
Date: 07 Jun 2002

Hello, My great great grandfather, Frederick KIRCHER, according to some in the family, came from Wuerttemberg Germany around 1845. A few years later he apparently was in Illinois (some feel this may havebeen in Whiteside County.) I did find some data there on a Frederick KIRCHER, but that Frederick married a Louisa FRY. At some point he married a Louisa FIX or HIX. Some say that Louisa too came from Wuremtmberg. Unfortunately both Frederick AND Louisa have been a brick wall. This has been complicated by the fact that I've data on at least four Frederick KIRCHER's from Illinois to Kansas to Mississippi to Pennsylvania. Any help you might provide on the FIX surname would certainly be appreciated. Cordially, Tommy Kircher Fort Worth, Texas

Surnames: MOFFATT MOFFITT
Submitter: det hope (jdet@henderson.net)
Date: 03 Jun 2002

I am interested in finding John Moffitt(Moffat) who was married to Emmey (Amy) Moffitt and was Joseph and Theodore Moffitt's parents. I do know that Joseph lived in Clinton county for some years. I do not know who John's parents were or who his siblings were. In some of the records of his children and grandchildren it was recorded he was from Scotland. Thank you. det

Surnames: PUGH ALEXANDER
Submitter: Nancy Pugh (cajunp@cvtv.net)
Date: 30 Apr 2002

Looking for marriage record or Ira P Pugh or Pew They were born around 1815-20 Wilson Co Tn? found on the 1850 Clinton co Illinois census any information on this family would be appreciated. Is there a book on ILL marriages covering this time period in Clinton co ILL. Is there a book on Cem. Records or death certificates after 1850? Please help BILL & Nancy PUGH

Surnames: SCHOFFRAY
Submitter: Edna Pimental (edyelyn@cybertrails.com)
Date: 29 Apr 2002

SCHOFFRAY. Looking for information on Frank Schoffray and wife Elizabeth that appeared in the 1880 Wade, Clinton Illinois Census. According to Census, Frank and Elizabeth had three children. Emma age 5, Lena age 3, and Frank age 1. Thank you for any assistance

Surnames: MCLAFFERTY
Submitter: Sue B (kentuckysue22@hotmail.com)
Date: 29 Apr 2002

McLafferty Road origin: I'm trying to find out about the origin of McLafferty Road. I have managed to find out that it was connected to a McLafferty Farm, but not which McLafferty. Interested to know if it belonged to Ephraim or one of his children? Thanks for any information you can tell me.

Surnames: WANTLAND
Submitter: Larry Wantland (larry.wantland@worldnet.att.net)
Date: 11 Apr 2002
URL: http://www.geocities.com/chilli41 (link no longer valid)

Surnames: DAVENPORT DEAVENPORT GOODIN
Submitter: Kathy Davino (nick527@webtv.net)
Date: 07 Apr 2002

I am looking for a George W.Davenport. I know he was in this area in 1950. He had a daughter Lucinda Davenport who married Thomas Jackson Goodin.

Surnames: GEHRS
Submitter: Angie (Gehrs) Schwent (aschwent@aol.com)
Date: 04 Apr 2002

Surnames: GANZ WOERNER SPAETH
Submitter: Phyllis (jculpepper@inetone.net)
Date: 29 Mar 2002

I am looking for Ganz relatives. There were two(perhaps three)sisters, Barbara Ganz Woerner(1831-1903) and Theresia Ganz Spaeth(1834-1912). Any help would be appreciated.

Surnames: SMITH LABREESE LABRIESE LABREASE"
Submitter: Alicia Smith Cox (alicia335@attbi.com) (email no longer available)
Date: 26 Mar 2002

WILFRED R. SMITH DOROTHY MAY LABREESE DOROTHY MAY LABRIESE DOROTHY MAY LABREASE "PLATINUM BILL"

Submitter: Roy Hughes (royhughes@aol.com)
Date: 25 Mar 2002

Which cemeteries were moved when Lake Carlyle was built? The Carlyle Lake Project Office states that: "Approximately 600 burials from 7 cemeteries and private burial sites required relocation."

Surnames: NORTHOUSE WHITER LEEK
Submitter: Terry Leek (twleek@yahoo.com)
Date: 13 Mar 2002

I am researching my great grandmother & her family her name is Mary Katherine Northouse she was born September 18,1881 in Clinton County Ill, her parents were Theodore (Frank)Northouse & Theresa (Whiter) Northouse she came from a large family ,some sibling were Stella,Frank,Lena,Sophia.Thanks Terry

Surnames: HENLEY OTT DUFFNER
Submitter: nancy (mntwins8791@hotmail.com)
Date: 12 Mar 2002

Joseph Henley, b 1850's. lived in Clinton Co., married Josephien Ott. Had son Michael, who married Carrie Duffner and lived for a time in Trenton.

Surnames: ROBBEN
Submitter: Debbie (bigdeb28@bellsouth.net)
Date: 10 Mar 2002

Is anyone researching the ROBBEN line from Clinton Co? Thanks

Surnames: BURCH ARDEN BIRCH MITCHELL
Submitter: Arthur J. Burch (aburch@isoc.net)
Date: 05 Mar 2002

Desperately seeking information about our grandfather, Enoch Arden BURCH. According to his Death Certificate, Enoch was born in Carlyle, Clinton Co., IL, on March 11, 1867. Despite several years of intensive research, we've been unable to determine who his parents were. The only sibling we've found is William Allen BURCH, born in Trenton, Clinton Co., IL, on October 4, 1859. I suspect that Enoch's middle name of ARDEN could be a clue, possibly the name of a relative ... does anyone know of a BURCH/ARDEN connection? Other Clinton Co. entries show a Charles M. BURCH, who enlisted into the Civil War in June 1864; also a C. BURCH is buried in the New Baden Cemetery. I wonder if both these entries are the same man? Also wonder if Charles may be related to "my" BURCH ancestors. The 1850 Federal Census for District 18, Clinton Co., IL has a Richard BIRCH, age 38, enumerated. His wife, Sarah, age 33, and son, George, age 2, are included. This BIRCH family is shown to be residing with the family of M.P. MITCHELL, wife Lovinia, and daughters Susanna and Barbara. Does anyone recognize this BIRCH family, or know whether there's any connection to "my" BURCH ancestors? Any information, or clues, greatly appreciated. Arthur J. BURCH

Surnames: ANDERSON
Submitter: Barb Curtis (BCurtis532@aol.com)
Date: 05 Mar 2002

John Anderson was born 1870 in Logan Co. KY. He left there in the early 1900s. He was running a grocery store in Clintonia, Clinton Co., IL, in 1920 and had a son Elmer B. born in CA 1916. John died about 1959/1960 in Clinton Co. He is not on the social security death index. Is there some way to find a death date for him? Is there any kind of death index I haven't found so far? I would appreciate any help on finding my G Granddad's death date and burial place. Thanks.

Surnames: STACY PRUITT GEARY WILLIAMS FELTON JACKSON JOLLIFF
Submitter: Joyce McClain (joycemcclain@chartermi.net)
Date: 04 Mar 2002

I am researching the STACY,PRUITT, FELTON, WILLIAMS, JACKSON, JOLLIFF and GEARY FAMILIES. My great grandparents, John and Julia(Williams) Stacy lived in Brookside Twp. and the Stacy cemetery is on or near their property. Would like to exchange info with anyone researching these families. Joyce McClain, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Surnames: HILL BROWN CLARK TURNER SMITH
Submitter: scarlett (scarlett1@bwsys.net)
Date: 03 Mar 2002

I am searching for descendants of Green Hill, who was in Clinton Co in the late 1800's, probably East Fork Township. Thanks you for any help scarlett1@bwsys.net

Surnames: SMITH HUNT
Submitter: Kathleen Roberts (kroberts@velocitus.net)
Date: 26 Feb 2002

I am trying to find my great grandfather Charlie Smith born in Carlisle,Clinton Co., Ill in 1858. His son Fred Charles Smith is my Grandfather. His wifes name was Armentha Hunt.I believe that he was a farmer. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Kathleen Smith Roberts

Surnames: SMITH HUNT
Submitter: Kathleen Roberts (kroberts@velocitus.net)
Date: 26 Feb 2002

I am trying to find my great grandfather Charlie Smith born in Carlisle, Ill in 1858. His son Fred Charles Smith is my Grandfather. His wifes name was Armentha Hunt.

Surnames: GRIFFITH
Submitter: Daniel Griffith (BDTURNER4020@AOL.COM)
Date: 25 Feb 2002

Daniel Griffith appears in Clinton Co. 1830 census and is listed having moved from St. Clair Co. He is a possible son of Daniel Griffith who moved to St. Clair Co from New York. The older Daniel first bought property in St. Clair Co. in 1814.Other possible sons of the older Daniel were Jacob, Jonathan, Samuel,David. Orrange, Silas and daughters Evaline and Mary Ann.My line is through the son Orrange. I am searching for decendants of the younger Daniel who would be a brother to Orrange and the eldest of the older Daniels children. The older Daniel also had a brother Samuel also in St. Clair Co. and first bought property there in 1813.Any information on any of these children would be good. Daniel was the only one listed in Clinton Co.Other of the decendants lived in Jefferson and Marion (Carlysle). Your help would be appreciated.

Surnames: ZAHN THORAND BURDA HUBER
Submitter: Stephen Zahn (steveinottumwas@webtv.net)
Date: 19 Feb 2002

Margaret Zahn Born 1837 in Germany, Died 10/30/1920. Married to John Zahn (dates unknown) Parents of John, Henry. George, Anna Burda b1867, d 1941, Joseph b 1872 married to Josephine Thorand and John B. b 1878 married to Elizabeth Huber. We are trying to locate the John Zahnrecords who was married to Margaret. Assume he is buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Trenton. Know he was also born in Germany. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Also info on the first son. also John and George. Thank You.

Surnames: POWER FORD
Submitter: Rose Powers Somraty Yarbrough (ryarbrough01@charter.net)
Date: 19 Feb 2002

NAOMI POWER ISAAC FORD MARY POWER NATHANIEL POWER MARGARET POWER ELEANORE POWER PENNINGTON POWER ABIGAIL POWER SARAH POWER

Surnames: DÜING
Submitter: Paul Schulte (ING.SCHULTE@t-online.de)
Date: 19 Feb 2002
URL: www.schulte-meppen.de (link no longer valid)

Surnames: PICKLE PICKEL BOWER(S) BICKLE BOLANDER BEAGLE APPLE
Submitter: Bonnie Andrews (bandr20896@aol.com)
Date: 16 Feb 2002

Henry Bickle/Pickle/Pickel/Beagle died 1856, Keysprt, Il, family returned ca 1860, to Mrion and Hancock Co., IN. His wife was Julianna (Bolander) Pickle. Henry's brother George may have came with him, George died 1858, married Polly/Mary Bower(s), and had 2 children. Henry Pickle and Julianna Bolander Pickle had at least 4 children. Will trade information.

Surnames: STACY
Submitter: Joyce McClain (joycemcclain@chartermi.net)
Date: 16 Feb 2002

I answered a query placed by Pat Phelps on August 31, 1999 and it was returned to me as undeliverable. I would like to share informtion with Pat Phelps concerning the Stacy Cemetery.

Surnames: STACY JOLLIFF FELTON WILLIAMS PRUITT WNOROWSKI JACKSON GEARY
Submitter: Joyce McClain (joycemcclain@chartermi.net)
Date: 16 Feb 2002

Researching the surnames STACY/WILLIAMS/JACKSON/JOLLIFF/PRUITT/MOORE. These families were in the counties of Clinton, Marion, Jefferson and Washington from about 1830-1900. The cemete..ries where some of them are buried are: Gilead (Jefferson Co.), Stacy and Jolliff Cemetery

Surnames: MILLER RIEMENSCHNEIDER DETTLEFF FAETH CAMPBELL TRAEGER FATH GLAMMEIER FÄHT
Submitter: Gloria Dettleff (GDETTLEFF@aol.com)
Date: 03 Feb 2002

MILLER, Francis b. 1820s + FAETH, Anna Elisabetha b.1836 married Apr 1860 in Washington Co.,IL filed license in St. Clair County, IL. Ties to New Memphis & Trenton in Clinton County, IL. Their children: Louis b. 1861 m. CAMPBELL Edward b. 1863 m. Marie GLAMMEIER Herman b. ~1865 m. Anna RIEMENSCHNEIDER Mary Catherine b. ~ 1868 no other info Louise Charlotte b. 1 Jan 1871 m. Edward TRAEGER 1890. Died Jun 1891. Anna "Emma" Bertha b. Dec 1874 m. Albert Georg DETTLEFF Jan 1898 in Venedy, Washington Co.,IL. Especially interested in birth & death of Francis "Frank" Miller. Have info on Faeth/Fath family back to 1600s in Bavaria (came to USA 1846). Any connections out there? Thank you. Gloria

Surnames: ALBERS MARCHANT KOESTERER WIGGINS BUHNE
Submitter: Charles Henry Albers (mondasa@bignet.net)
Date: 28 Jan 2002

I am looking for information about my Grandparents, Henry J. and Caroline (Buhne) Albers. I know that they lived in Breese, (Clinton County) Illinois. They lived at 214 West Mary Street. They had six children: Edwin, Paul, Walter, Melvin, Victor and Leona. My Grandmother, Caroline, was born in St. Rose, Illinois in 1869. My father was baptised at St. Dominic's Catholic church in Breese in 1897. My father's sponsors were Theodore Albers and Elizabeth Holthaus. Theodore might be my Grandfather's brother. Edwin, my father, married Elsie Koesterer in 1924 at St. Joseph's in Freeburg, IL. My father and mother moved to Detroit, MI in 1925. My Uncles Paul and Walter (Butch) moved to Detroit also. My Aunt Leona became Leona Marchant when whe married and moved to Tifton, GA and lived on a peanut farm. My Uncle Victor was incarcerated in 1930 at the age of 23. He shot the local sherrif. He died in prison. I don't know where, when or who Victor married but know that he had two children. I don't know any of their names. Walter (Butch) Albers moved from Detroit to Port Huron, MI. He also had two children and I don't know their names either. Melvin married Mary Wiggins in 1930. They lived in Belleville. All of my Aunts and Uncles have passed away as well as my mother and father. If any of this info makes any sense to anybody, I would greatly appreciate a response. Thank you, Chuck Albers at mondasa@bignet.net

Surnames: SANDHEINRICH SANDMEIER
Submitter: Michaela Felker (info@wogo.de)
Date: 18 Jan 2002

Found by chance in "Beiträge zur westfälischen Familienforschung 36-39 (1978-81) Emmigration list of Minden / Westphalia / Prussia (Nr. 769) Joh. Jodokus Sandmeier from Winkhausen, Kirchspiel (=County) Boke, Kolon (= sort of farmer) b. 10.02.1837 with Angela Maria Elisabeth Sandheinrich b. 30.04.1838 with the children Anna Maria 8.2.1864 Anna Katherina 7.1.1868 Katherina 24.1.1870 Franz Theodor 20.1.1874 Joseph 22.3.1876 family emigrated 1877 to Amerika seems to match with Jodokus Sandheinrich within Clinton County Mortality Sheet

Surnames: BETHARD
Submitter: M White (mwhite1@motion.net)
Date: 17 Jan 2002

Seeking information on John Bethard born KentCO Delware mid 1820's, and thought to have came to Clinton Co IL with mother and bro and sis. Who was his mother what are the names of bro and sis? John moved to Fayette Co. and mar Evelaine? Nichols. Looking for any info. in the years he was in Clinton and back to DE Marcella White

Surnames: HARTMANN LAMMERS SCHMIDT GRABENBAUER VANDORN WESSLING LORE
Submitter: Mike Van Dorn (dreditor@lawdailyrecord.com)
Date: 16 Jan 2002

I am seeking information on the above families, especially John Hartmann's family. John Hartmann was born in Germany (Feb. 11, 1849), lived in Trenton, was married to Kundigunda Grabenbaur in 1873, and died in 1907 in Trenton. I am trying to find out when John Hartmann and Kundigunda Grabenbaur came to the United States and from which part of Germany. A Henry Graubenbaur died in Clinton County and I believe he was Kundigunda's father. Her mother was Margaret Schmidt. I am also trying to find out when Anna J. Wessling married Townsend Lore. They lived in Beckemeyer and she died Dec. 22, 1982. I believe he died in 1953. George Wessling was born 1829 in Prussia, but when did he come to U.S. in Ashley. I believe before 1860.

Surnames: HARTMANN LAMMERS SCHMIDT GRABENBAUER VAN DORN WESSLING LORE
Submitter: Mike Van Dorn (dreditor@lawdailyrecord.com)
Date: 16 Jan 2002

I am seeking information on the above families, especially John Hartmann's family. John Hartmann was born in Germany (Feb. 11, 1849), lived in Trenton, was married to Kundigunda Grabenbaur in 1873, and died in 1907 in Trenton. I am trying to find out when John Hartmann and Kundigunda Grabenbaur came to the United States and from which part of Germany. A Henry Graubenbaur died in Clinton County and I believe he was Kundigunda's father. Her mother was Margaret Schmidt. I am also trying to find out when Anna J. Wessling married Townsend Lore. They lived in Beckemeyer and she died Dec. 22, 1982. I believe he died in 1953. George Wessling was born 1829 in Prussia, but when did he come to U.S. in Ashley. I believe before 1860.

Surnames: ICKENROTH DEUTSCH
Submitter: j.schneider
Date: 07 Jan 2002

Surnames: GRIFFITH SMITH
Submitter: Pat Clark (momstravel@hotmail.com)
Date: 02 Jan 2002

Looking for info on Elizabeth Griffith b. 1834 married John L. Smith in Clinton Co. on 6/17/1852.

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