Effingham County
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Linda

13 August 2008 - Leslie Woodbury

Surname:     ANGLIN, SHARICK, SHERRICK

My great great grandfather was born on an Indian reservation which we were told is now in Efingham County, Effingham, Illinois.  He stated that he was the first white child born there.  He was born 13 May 1823.  He has gone by both names of Josiah SHARICK/Joseph SHERRICK.  We have been unable to find information regarding his birth or parents.  He married 1 Sep 1852 in Marion County, Illinois to Charity Charlotte ANGLIN.  They relocated to Dallas County,  Missouri by 1869 and raised a large family.  Any information would be appreciated.
30 July 2008 - Phillip H. Beals

Surname:     BEALS

I am looking for information about my grandparents, Wade BEALS and Mary BEALS.  Wade was born in September 1888 and died in Effingham, Effingham County in September 1982.  Mary was born in May 1898, and died in Effingha, Effingham County, in July 1982.  I remember visiting them once when I was very young.

10 June 2008 - Lois Goodrich

Surname:     KOLKMEIER, MILLER, MUELLER, MUNDT

I am very interested in Bishop Township, Effingham County.  My great-grandparents were residents there, having purchased farmland.  John Heinrich Wilhelm (JHW) and Eliza KOLKMEIER purchased land in Bishop Township in 1864.  My other set of great-grandparents were Carl and Marie MUELLER  aka Charles and Marie MILLER purchased land and moved to Bishop Township in 1871.  Both sets of great-grandparents are buried in the St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery south of Dieterich.  My cousin, Delbert and Jeri MUNDT, still live on a part of the land purchased by the Kolkmeier's. 

I have a picture of my father's confirmation class of June 11, 1916 (I have his confirmation booklet).  My father, Fred Carl Georg Miller and his sister, Clara Miller (Mundt) are in it.  I have no clue who the rest of the individuals are. 

I also have a picture of  Bishop School on November 6, 1908.  I think I can determine who three of the people are.  The one by the tall girl is my father's sister, Anne Miller (Forthman), and I believe the other 2 are my father and his brother, William.  William was 5 years older than my father but I can't distinguish which one is my father.  I want to say the one with the "x" is Fred because he was in possession of the picture. 

 If you have information on my great-grandparents, I would enjoy receiving it.  It seems that their arrival in Bishop Township is as far back as I can trace them at this time.

10 June 2008 - Roger Perkins

Surname:     DEVOREM, MUSSER, PERKINS

I am from Beecher City, Illinois, but am retired and live in Peoria, Illinois.   I am searching for possible contacts that my late mother, Irene PERKINS, may have had with persons involved with Effingham County Genealogy.    She died 3 November 2002.  For several years she was activitely involved in compiling family history information on her own paternal parentage, MUSSER, and her maternal parentage, DEVORE.

Rrecently I located some of her genealogy notes and found that her name must have been listed in Effingham County Genealogy.   Since I retired in 2005, I have been trying to continue compilation of the family history she started and the PERKINS family history.
6 April 2008 - Carole Ann Jensen Tucker

Surname:     MASON, TUCKER

I am working on Jonathan Pinkney TUCKER and Leah Electra MASON's family, and am needing to clarify some data.  I am working from the census. I have a nice picture of "Uncle Pink" and Electa Tucker probably take early 1900's. They had children Lenora Ann or Lovey; Elisha Benjamin; Natte D; and Paul.  Then in the 1910 census they had a daughter Bly who was 12 years old.  But I don't find her again in a c
6 April 2008 - Carole Ann Jensen Tucker

Surname:     MASON, TUCKER

I am working on Jonathan Pinkney TUCKER and Leah Electra MASON's family, and am needing to clarify some data.  I am working from the census. I have a nice picture of "Uncle Pink" and Electa Tucker probably take early 1900's. They had children Lenora Ann or Lovey; Elisha Benjamin; Natte D; and Paul.  Then in the 1910 census they had a daughter Bly who was 12 years old.  But I don't find her again in a census.  In the 1880 census there was a Winnie, a daughter, who would be the age of Natte D, so this must be one and the same.

In the 1920 census Paul and wife Lela Neaville were in Effingham County with Jonathan and Electa. Paul and Lela had children Noble, Ralph and Bernadine.  But in 1930 Paul and family are living in Decatur in Mason County, Illinois with their children Noble, Ralph, and no Bernadine, so did she die?
6 April 2008 - Betty Waite Myers

Surname:     HAMILTON, WHITE

JAMES SANFORD WHITE killed JOHN HAMILTON in September,  1869 in the Old Legottee area of  Fayette County, Illinois.  WHITE was sentenced to Joliet prison and served around eight years.  After his release, he and wife, Nancy PIPPIN WHITE moved to Effingham County for a few years before moving back to Fayette County and eventually to Missouri.  Would Effingham County have a newspaper article available for that period that would have details of the fight and murder?
16 March 2008 - Sherry Smith-Stanford

Surname:     LINDER

Where would I find the actual position of burials in the Watson Cemetery, Watson, Effingham County, Ilinois? Surely there is a map of the graves. There is a large area with no stones next to my LINDER relative, and I thought that maybe some of the small children and infants of the family were buried there with no stones or the stones are now missing.  I saw a Watson Township building as we drove around.  Is there a city clerk or something similar? I'm coming up empty on the Internet.  Thanks for any help. 

28 February 2008 - Lois Goodrich

Surname:     BATKA, BOETTCHER, MILLER, MUELLER

I'm looking for information on Charles MILLER.  He arrived in the United Sates via Chicago in 1866.  He came from Trept am Tollenz Prussia Strausberg, Germany.  He was born April 14, 1836 and died June 18, 1914.  He was known as Carl MUELLER in Germany.  He was a resident of Bishop Township, Effingham County.  He married Marie BOETTCHER or BATKA.  She was born in Germany on January 23, 1838 and died on March 23, 1917.  I have an 1854 picture of Carl as an 18 year old in Germany where he served as a "guard for Kaiser Wilhelm".  Both Charles and Maria are buried in St. John's Cemetery in Dieterich, Illinois.
28 February 2008 - Lois Goodrich

Surname:     KOLKMEIER, THOMASMEYER

I'm looking for information on John Heinrich Wilhelm KOLKMEIER aka JHW KOLKMEIER who was married to Eliza (THOMASMEYER) KOLKMEIER.  We know they arrived in Effingham County, Bishop Township, purchasing land in 1864.  Both are buried in St. John's Cemetery in Dieterich, Effingham County, Illinois.  Their respective birthdates are 1833 and July 14, 1840.  They came from Hanover, Germany.
26 February 2008 - Carol Watson

Surname:     GALLOWAY, GALLAWAY, LEECH

My great-great-great grandparents lived in Effingham County -- maybe from 1813 until about 1845. They were: Adam and Sarah (LEECH) GALLOWAY (or GALLAWAY).  I believe Adam died about 1838, but Sarah remained in the area until her death -- about 1845.  Any information about this family would be appreciated.
24 February 2008 - Angela Romain

Surname:     KAUFMANN, NIEMANN, OSTERHAUS

I am looking for further information on John (Johann) Frederick OSTERHAUS (1806?-1844) of Green Creek, Effingham County.  He donated 40 acres of land for St Mary's Church in Greencreek.  He was married to Anna Elisabeth NIEMANN (1820 of Bahlen, Dinklage, Oldenburg, Germany) who later married Ferdinand Bernard KAUFMANN (1810?-1863) who lived in Green Creek (my great grandparents).
I have all the ancestry.com stuff and have added some stories but what I was curious about is: Is it true that John was the first person interred at St Mary's and second, does anyone know who his parents were and where he came from in Germany? And for that matter, where did Ferdinand KAUFMANN come from in Germany (naturalized in Cinncinnati, Ohio).  I can't find anything on familysearch.org or ancestry.com as to their original families.

10 February 2008 - Robert Davis

Surname:     DAVIS, SHOUSE

I am looking for information on Isaac H. SHOUSE and his wife Mary Hudla DAVIS SHOUSE. They were married on December 18, 1859, and were on the Effingham County census for 1860. Thank You.
02 February 2008 - Andrea Walston

Surname:     DEITERMAN, FELDMAN, HATKE, WENTE

I'm researching Joseph HATKE, born 10 October 1817 in Bragel, Germany and died 18 May 1905 in Teutopolis, Effingham County, Illinois.  He married Maria Anna FELDMAN,  born 07 April 1925 in Germany and died 13 July 1863 in Teutopolis, Illinois.  They were married about 1840 and had the following children: Maria Anna Bernadine HATKE, born 15 July 1843; Josephine Anna HATKE, born 30 August 1847; Maria Catherine HATKE, born 29 August 1849; Anna Maria HATKE born 1855; Maria Elizabeth HATKE, born 07 February 1856; Joseph Wilhelmus HATKE, born 30 October 1858; Maria Wilhelmina HATKE, born 30 October 1858; and John Theodore HATKE, born 19 December 1860.  I would like to contact others doing research on the HATKE, DEITERMAN, and WENTE lines.
01 February 2008 - Pat Crawford

Surname:     CRAWFORD

I am looking for information about my father, Joseph CRAWFORD, who died when I was ten years old.  He graduated from Effingham High School in 1931 or 1932.  He passed away on November 6, 1956 in a hospital in Aurora, Illinois and is buried in St. Michael's Cemetery in Wheaton, Illinois.  I'm told his middle name was Michael, but he changed it to Charles (I don't know when). He was a veteran of the US Army and served as a clerk in a hospital in India during WWII.  Any information about him or the CRAWFORD family would be very much appreciated.

27 January 2008 - Penny Hobson

Surname:     ALTHOFF, BECKER, EYBIN, EDEN, ROST

I am looking for missing siblings of Herman Julius ROST, who was killed by a train in November, 1884.  He and his wife Anna (EYBIN, EDEN-ROST are buried in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Effingham, Illinois. His two natural daughters Christina (Stena) and Laura Rosella were born and lived in Effingham until they became adults. Laura (ROST) ALTHOFF went to Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois.   Christina (Stena) ROST married Charles BECKER and lived in Effingham. They (and several children) are buried in Watson Cemetery.

Anna was first married to Minger Janssen EDEN. They had five children.  He died about 1871.  Anna married second Herman J. ROST  I think Minger is also buried at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Effingham, but I'm not completely sure.  A step-daughter, Ardena Gesine EDEN born in Germany, married Henry J. Reinholt/Reinholdt and moved to Urbana, Champaign County, IL, where he ran a business.

Any help, hints, or tips would be appreciated.

25 January 2008 - Michael Hebler

Surname:     SHARRICK

I am searching for information on Josiah SHARRICK/SHARICK/SHERRICK, etc, but SHARRICK is the correct spelling. Josiah was born on May 13, 1817 in what is now Effingham County; however, I believe Effingham County wasn't established until 1831 (14 years later), so possibly Fayette or Crawford counties. I am not aware of any brothers or sisters nor his parents names. I am in touch with many distant cousins regarding Josiah, but we all seem to be stuck at this point. Any direction you can point me into would be greatly appreciated. I'm not sure his death information would be of benefit or not, but just in case, it's: February 8, 1922 in Springfield, Greene, Missouri (yes, he lived to be 104 years old).
23 January 2008 - Charlotte Antonic

Surname:     FRITTS, MATTHEWS, SCHROYER
 
I am looking for relatives who have lived in the Shumway area in the late 1800's to 1900's. The names would have been SCHROYER and FRITTS. I was told my grandfather, Sam SCHROYER, may have lived there until he came to St. Louis, but I do not know exactly when. Approximate dates may be 1875-1905. I am seeking information on GEORGE and AMMALINE SCHROYER for a possible connection there. Another name that has come up it MATTHEWS but I don't know if there is a connection there. Anything I can find out I would be most grateful for.

21 January 2008 - David J. Manske

Surname:     HUTTON

I am looking for information on Thomas HUTTON (wife Elizabeth). They are listed as living in Summitt Township, Effingham County, in the 1870 census. Both died in 1878, according to my information.
10 January 2008 - K. Price

Surname:  PATTERSON

I am trying to locate where brother and sister,  Lewis PATTERSON and Mary E. PATTERSON are buried in Effingham County. They died somewhere between the 1860 census and the 1870 census. They were the children of Thomas & Christen PATTERSON. Thomas and Christen are both buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Moccasin Township, so I was wondering if the two children are there also?? Thank you very much for any information.
05 January 2008 - Mike Askins

Surname:  ASKINS

I'm looking for information about Jonathan ASKINS, born in 1793 in Virginia, died between 1850-1860 in Effingham County, Illinois.  I've been unable to find his burial place.  Does anyone have a transcription for Agney Cemetery?  I think he is buried there.
19 December 2007 - James Robby McGaughey
Surname:  LUCAS, MCGAUGHEY

I am trying to link my gandfather Glen Jackson MCGAUGHEY to his parents who are James MCGAUGHEY and Emily LUCAS from Effingham County.  What I really need is information on James and Emily and their families. Any help is greatly apreciated.

18 December 2007 - Sharon Gerhardt
Surname:  DAVIS, MEEKS, SMITH

I'm looking for information on my great grandparents William D. MEEKS born December 9, 1861 in Effingham County, Illinois; died Augusut 2, 1946 in Effingham. He married Melison (Mellie) SMITH on February 12, 1882.  She was born December 17, 1864 in Boone County Kentucky and died February 9, 1947 in Effingham.   William was known as Bill MEEKS and was the chief of police in Effingham about 1915 until he retired.

I would like to find information on William MEEKS' parents, William R. MEEKS and Rebecca DAVIS, who were married March 1, 1858 according to the Illinois State Marriage Index 1763-1900.    William R. MEEKS was born about 1834 and died 1864 (he may have died in the Civil War).
18 December 2007 - Terry Backs
Surname:   ARNOLD, BACKS, MOON, NELSON, VAULTENBURG\

Am looking for information related to the following families who resided in the Effingham/Altamont area from the mid to late 1800's to now.
Henry MOON and Opal VAULTENBURG MOON,  Ed VAULTENBURG, Nora ARNOLD VAULTENBERG, Lloyd NELSON and Zalia NELSON, Raymond BACKS, and Henrietta MOON BACKS.  Effingham doesn't appear to have a lot of useful genealogy/vital records information on the internet, so any information that could be provided concerning these families would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks for your assistance.
28 November 2007 - Susan Pena
Surname:   GILMORE, IDLEMAN

Looking for pictures and/or information, especially  pictures of the graves of Julia Ann GILMORE IDLEMAN (1835-1914) and Jacob IDLEMAN (1822-1878).  They are buried at the Wabash Baptist Cemetery at the corner of Illinois Highway 735 and Illinois Highway 400 in Effingham County.> I was in this part of Illinois in 2005 but I didn't know where they were buried at the time so I did not get over that way.

These are great great grandparents of mine.  Any information about them and their children is appreciated.  Mary Nettie IDLEMAN, their daughter, is my great grandmother.

24 November 2007 - Bobby Joe Paasch
Surname:   PAASCH, STEVENSON

I am looking for a marriage license for my great-great granparents,  Mary Jane STEVENSON (from Effingham, Illinois) and William George PAASCH possibly married in Effingham County in 1867. They later moved to Nebraska in 1870.

31 October 2007 - Bill Coffman
Surname:   HEWKIN

I'm looking for any information about Joseph and Lucinda HEWKIN between 1865 and 1877. Their children were Mary Jane, Holly Josephine, William, Joseph, George Benton, Ella, and Freddie Elmore.  Joseph was from England and served in the Union Army during the Civil War.  Joseph returned to Effingham, Illinois after the war.  He later moved to Missouri I believe around 1877. The next record I can find for Joseph was the Missouri 1900 census. 

28 October 2007 - Tony Holland
Surname:   HOLLAND, KOESTER, WILLENBORG

I'm looking for information on Betty Jean HOLLAND.. She is the daughter of Herbert HOLLAND and Genevieve KOESTER HOLLAND.  Following Herbert's death in World War II, Genevieve married a man named WILLENBORG in 1947 and they had, I believe, three children.
19 October 2007 - Jay Tegeder  (Jay, I put in the wrong link; please contact me privately. Linda)

Surname:   RIEMANN, NIENABER

I am searching for death records and any other information on two Effingham County, Illinois ancestors of mine. The first is Christian RIEMANN, who entered Effingham County in 1838 and died in 1868. He was a founding member of Saint Aloysius Church. Christian Riemann was my great-great-great grandfather.

The second is Henry NIENABER who taught at the Saint Aloysius School in 1856. He was my great-great grandfather.

Thank you for any information you can give me on his birth, death or other.
10 October 2007 - Debra Bladt
Surname:   DEVORE, MCGEEHON

I am looking for any information on my great-grandmother's family.  Her maiden name was Birtie Mae MCGEEHON.  Her parents were W.H. and Laura (DEVORE) MCGEEHON. She was born circa 1880 in Effingham County, Illinois.
10 October 2007 - Roger G. Perkins
Surname:   CARPENTER, CUTLER, MUSSER

I am looking for dates and parents of a Christian MUSSER who is the father of Christopher MUSSER (March 1799 - 25 July 1871) and Mary Abrams MUSSER (1800 - 29 November 1886) married 22 October 1818. Christopher and Mary had a son Jacob MUSSER (1828-1862) who was killed on 31 December 1862 in Stone Rivers, Tennessee. This Jacob MUSSER had married Priscilla CARPENTER 14 July 1849. That union born a Christopher Columbus MUSSER (16 February 1860- 4 June 1914) who married on 24 December 1882 to Cora CUTLER (3 April 1853 - 3 September 1916).
The Musser family lived in Effingham County, Liberty Township from 1850-60 to the present.  Most of the deceased decendants are buried in Effingham County.
07 October 2007 - Michael Corns
Surname:   BLOCKARD, OLINGER, MYERS, TROXELL

I am looking for information on Eliza LOCKARD who died in 1851 in Effingham County. She married Andrew LOCKARD in Effingham County in 1848.  I believe her maiden name was OLINGER, since she is buried next to many OLINGER graves in Tipsword Cemetery, but first married a TROXELL.  Because in the 1850 census, Andrew LOCKARD was living in Effingham County with wife listed as Eleanor (although I believe it was Eliza since oldest daughter was also an Eleanor) and children with the last name of LOCKARD and TROCHILL which I believe is TROXELL misspelled.  One of the daughters is Sarah M. TROCHILL (TROXELL) who in 1857 married my great-great grandfather Upton MYERS in Effingham County.  Can anyone help me figure out this mess?
23 September 2007 - Phyllis Kilgore
Surname:   BABBS, BUTCHER, KILGORE, OLINGER, SHEEHAN

I am looking for information on Lillie Ann BUTCHER (OLINGER, SHEEHAN) of Effingham, Illinois.  Her husband was Walter OLINGER. Walter had a twin sister Winnie or Minnie OLINGER that married a BABBS. Walter and Lillie had eight children: Vera OLINGER (Kilgore); James OLINGER; Louis OLINGER; Ina OLINGER; Paul OLINGER; Elmo OLINGER; Bertha OLINGER (STARK); Francis OLINGER.  Lillie's second husband was Frank (Shorty) SHEEHAN Sheeham (Shorty). Any information on the twins or surnames would be appreciated.
23 September 2007 - Jack Tucker
Surname:   Merry

I have a family bible that says my great-grandfather married Minnie MERRY in Effinham County, Illinois on October 15, 1891.  I have another souce that says they were married in Clay County, Illinois.  Minnie's parents were Thomas and Mary (Dunn) MERRY.  I am trying to 1) confirm the location and 2) try and track down any surnames of MERRY that may be still in the area and connect with them to trace that side of my family.  I wish to hopefully fill in some gaps of my heritage. Thanks.
23 September 2007 - Matt Russell
Surname:   Funkhouser

I am looking for the gravestones of Colonel John J. FUNKHOUSER (and his family).  He was wounded in the Civil War at the battle of Chickamauga.
Are they buried in Funkhouser Cemetery?
20 September 2007 - Jerry (Jeri) Greenwood Wesley
Surname:   Greenwood, Murphy

I am a direct descendant of Thomas J. GREENWOOD, Sr., who lived in Effingham County, Illinois with his family.  He was married to Salina MURPHY in 1844 in Effingham County, Illinois. Thomas J. GREENWOOD, Sr. was my great- great grandfather. He died on or about March 27, 1863 in Jernigans Thicket, Delta County, Texas.  His son, Thomas Jefferson GREENWOOD, Jr., my great grandfather, was born on February 7, 1853 in Effingham County, Illinois.  He died on December 27, 1910 in Sunset, Montague County, Texas. I would love to correspond with anyone from either of these families and would love to know where Selina MURPHY is buried.
17 September 2007 - Dennis Erickson
Surname:   Oxley, Stiles

I am looking for John Franklin OXLEY, who died in Altamont May 1, 1929.  Would like to find grave site location and obituary.
Also looking for Eliza OXLEY, possibly Eliza Oxley Cantor Stiles, whose short obituary only says her funeral was at Bethel.  Date possibly 1901.
23 August 2007 - Janet Donner
Surname:   Babbs, Carmen, Cooksey, Parkhurst

I am looking for information on Nellie BABBS daughter of William and Sarah (Cooksey) BABBS. She married Ead CARMEN in 1895. Evidently she married  a Clive or Oscar PARKHURST. When she died in 1910 there are 2 obituaries. One names Ead CARMEN and the other names CLIVE PARKHURST. Nellie is buried in Mahon cemetery under the name CARMEN. Any information would be helpful.
19 August 2007 - Penny Hobson

Surname:   Althoff, Becker, Eyben, Eden, Gerard, Rost, Reinholt, Wissen
 
I am working on Althoff, Becker, Eyben, Eden, Rost, Reinholt, Wissen, born in Germany and Effingham, IL.  If you are researching any of these families please contact me. I'm interested in sharing and pictures and stories. I am seeking marr. of marriage of Clarence Herman Althoff and Martha E. Gerard.
17 August 2007 - Polly Eckles

Surname:   Burgoon, Clow, Wills
 
I am searching for the death date of Charles CLOW who married Alice BURGOON on June 9, 1892 in Effingham County.  His son Charles Jr. married Julia WILLS (unknown marriage date).  Thank you.
09 August 2007 - Theresa J. Hoelscher

Surname:   Hoelscher
My great-grandfather was Henry John HOELSCHER of Teutopolis. His son (my grandfather) was John Henry HOELSCHER of Teutopolis. I would like information regarding Henry John HOELSCHER, including other children, parents, etc.
29 July 2007 - Juanita Strohl

Surname:   Claypoole, Wilkinson, Writere
I am looking for the burial places of three of my ggg-parents,  Benjamin Newkirk WRITER and Ann (or Elizabeth) WRITER. Ann died between 1865 and 1870.  I was told that she was buried in Cherry Tree Cemetery, but I cannot find that cemetery. Benjamin died after 1880. They lived in Mason and in and around Effingham County.

I'm also looking for where James CLAYPOOLE is buried. His first wife,  my ggg-mother, is buried in Union Cemetery in Mason, Illinois.  He remarried, to a Martha WILKINSON.


17 July 2007 - Koni Power

Surname:   Ledbetter
My grandfather Ewell LEDBETTER (born January 5, 1905) was a truck driver and was killed by a train in Altamont on June 5, 1943.  I'd like to hear from anyone with information on the truck/train wreck or information of how to find a copy of a local obituary that might have appeared in the paper then. Thanks for any help!
09 July 2007 - Shelly Fleming

Surnames:   Higgs, Michels
I have a picture of my Great-Great-Great Grandfather George MICHELS with another "old" man.  The back of the photo reads "Grandpa Geo. Michels and Uncle George HIGGS".  Does anyone know of a connection between these two families? Or.......... could it just be a way showing close friendship between them?
19 June 2007 - Nancy Peterman

Surname:   Claypool, Mitchell

 Would appreciate information on husband and wife, Luke Walton MITCHELL and Ellie CLAYPOOL, the parents of Joseph Oscar MITCHELL, born November 18, 1876 in Edgewood, Illinois and Louis Marsh MITCHELL. I think Marsh and Walton are passed-down family names. Luke and Ellie MITCHELL are my great grandparents.  Oscar is an uncle. Louis MITCHELL is my grandfather.  I would like to know more about the background of my family.
12 June 2007 - Linda Meyers

Surname:   Beesing, Besing, Busing

 I'm seeking information on the Henry and Louisa BEESING/BESING/BUSING family.  Their son William was born in 1864.  He married Augusta  ALWERT(?)  The BESING family lived in West Township,  Effingham County in 1870.

03 June 2007 - Phyllis Phillips

Surname:   Allen, Shumard, Wilkinson

 Zachariah ALLEN married Rebecca SHUMARD on April 19, 1861 in Effingham, Illinois (she was his 2nd wife). They are found in 1870 in Effingham County, Illinois.  I believe that their son was Oran ALLEN, born October 1883.  Zachariah's children by Alice WILKINSON (mortality census 1860 Effingham County, Illinois) shows Aaron William Henry ALLEN, born Mary 1856; Oscar E. ALLEN, born 1855; and Francis A. ALLEN, born 1853 (according to the census).  Aaron William Henry ALLEN married Emma "Unknown".  Their children were Gracie, Alva, George, Harry, Ora and Meryl.

I have been unable to locate the other sons of Zachariah or his death date.  He may have moved to Jasper County in 1900. 

Any additional information or corrections will be appreciated.
20 May 2007 - Nancy May

Surname:   WOODS

 Looking for information on the WOODS family from Canada, living in Effingham per the 1880 Federal Census (page 10) WOODS J. X., age 35, railroad engineer; Margaret, age 55, mother;  A. P. age 21, brother, railroad fireman; Jennie, age 23, sister; J. B., age 13, brother; Cadden Belle, age 19, sister; James, age 6/12, nephew.  Page 41 WOODS ,Joseph, age 27, barber; Jennie, age 24, wife; Joseph J., age 2, son, born Ohio. I think the father is Francis born about 1825 in Canada.

Any info will be greatly appreciated
6 May 2007 - Wayne Shelley

Surname:   TARRANT

I have some info on the Tarrant family but it would be good to know more.
My great-great grand mother Lucinda Elizabeth Wood Shelly is an older sister of Mary Ann (Molley) Wood born in Georgia July 1849. Mary Ann Wood married John Tarrant of the 98th IL US Army. Elizabeth and Mary Ann were among a company of women arrested for treason by William T. Sherman in July 1864. They were working at the textile mills at Roswell, Georgia. The 98th IL was in the area at that time. I noticed two men listed in the 98 Il Co K by the name of Torrant.  Most likely this is John and Newton Tarrant. My great aunt married a John Tarrant with the same Military history ( see 1860 Effingham Co, IL census Leonard D Tarrant age 48 born in South Carolina.  Leonard  is the father of John.

I am always glad to share the info that I have.  I would like to make contact with someone of the Tarrant family.
4 May 2007 - Arlene Michael

Surname:   THOMPSON

My family comes from Effingham County.  My mother, Gladys THOMPSON was born in 1898 in Watson, Illinois and died in 1967. Her father was Henry THOMPSON, born 1859 and died in 1938.  Her mother was Hattie MCCLAIN THOMPSON, born 1868 and died 1944. 
My mother told me the courthouse burned down and all the records were lost.  My question is: Is there any way to find records?  I'm trying to find Henry's parents names.  Thanks for any help.
16 April 2007 - Scott Stroud

Surname:   STROUD

I am researching the Thomas STROUD line.  I am descended from his son Ephraim Joy STROUD who migrated to Oklahoma after serving in the Civil War.  I understand that there is a STROUD Family Reunion held in Effingham County and would like information about that as well.
05 April 2007 - John Holler

Surname:   HOLLER

My grandfather's name is Walter William Holler, born 10/20/1887 in Edgewood in Effingham County. He died on 9/3/1924 and his burial was in Oak
Ridge Cemetery in Effingham.  His father's name was John Holler.
 
My grandmother's name was Mary Ellen Elizabeth (Marion) Holler. She was born 11/1883.This is about all I have on my grandmother. In the 1920 US census they gave her name as Ella Holler.  In the 1910 US census, she was listed as living with her father and family, along with my 1 year 11 month old dad.  She was listed as Ellen Holler, a daughter.

31 March 2007 - Cathi Blankenship

Surname:   PENWELL

I would welcome any information on my mother's family.  She is the granddaughter of Lewis T. PENWELL.  He is a Civil War veteran and is buried in the cemetary on the North side of old highway 40 between Vandalia and Effingham (I'm not sure if it's called Effingham Cemetary or something else).  Her parents were Clyde A. PENWELL and Sarah K. PENWELL, born in Vandalia, but later moved to Decatur (where I was born and raised).
Thank you for any help you can give me.
30 March 2007 - Pamela Sue Moody

Surname:   BLUNT, MOODY

I am searching for information on Joshua MOODY who was born in 1814 in Kentucky and passed away in Effingham on 25 Dec. 1852.  He was married to Irena BLUNT in 1839 and had three children.  Joshua is my husband's great-great grandfather.  Thank you.
01 March 2007 - Barbara Head Ward

Surname:   BROOKHART, OSBORN

I am searching for information regarding Usual OSBORN who married Jemima BROOKHART on 15 July 1817 in Madison County, Illinois.  According to records given me they spent their married life in Effingham County, Illinois.  Usual died about 1840, and Jemima died about 1860.  They had 9 children.  Usual had 5 children by a previous marriage.  Any information on this couple and/or their children would be most helpful ....thanks.
23 February 2007 - La Nere Williams

Surname:   WILLIAMS

Is there anyone researching Edward W. WILLIAMS who was born about 1832 in Illinois and is on the 1860 and 1870 census for Effingham County Illinois?  Would like to know who his parents and siblings are.  Thank you.
15 February 2007 - William Gillespie

Surname:   GILLESPIE, WILSON

I am searching for information on the father of  James B. GILLESPIE, born 3 June 1830 in Ewington, Effingham County, Illinois. James marrried Cynthia Ann WILSON in Watson, Effingham County, Illinois in 1859. One of their sons was my grandfather, Oliver. Family rumor has it that James' father was Joseph or Josiah.   Thanks.
12 February 2007 - Rick Wood

Surname:   NOKES

I'm researching my great-great-great-grandparents, Amos & Mahala NOKES in Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois 1850-1900.   Hope to connect with anyone else researching this family in order to share information.  Thank you.
 
27 November 2006 - Adam Gale

Surname:   CUNNINGHAM

I've got a Great Great Great Grandfather that I'm looking for by the name of Columbus CUNNINGHAM (maybe Christopher Columbus CUNNINGHAM). Christopher Columbus CUNNINGHAM was evidently born in Edgar, IL about 1852. He lived most of his life in Effingham, as I understand. I know he had children born in Effingham County (Charles Franklin CUNNINGHAM), but I can't find when/where he was born.  Can anyone point me the right direction?

26 November 2006 - Carol Woron
Surname:   MARTIN, MEARS
I am looking for information regarding Presley Marmaduke MARTIN.  I am his great-great-grand-daughter and am researching his history.  I have his diploma from medical school which he attended in the late 1850s in Washington, D.C.  My mother, Harriett Neville MEARS was born and raised in Watson in Effingham County, IL.  I know that Presley Marmaduke MARTIN moved to Effingham County after leaving Washington, D.C. in the early 1860s (1861?), but I am unable to find any records of him in Effingham County, Il.  Any information that you have (dates of birth/death, burial location, etc.) would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.
25 November 2006 - Mary Turton
Surname:   MARHERT, MOORE
I am looking for information on John MOORE who married Sarah MARHERT in Effingham County, IL on April 22, 1907 per the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index online via the internet. Sarah Salome MARKERT/MORKERT/MARKET is my great aunt.  She was sister to my grandfather Benjamin Franklin MARKET who was born and raised in Cumberland County, IL.  Sarah married John MOORE. They had a daughter, Sarah, who died in infancy shortly after she was born (about 1907) according to the family Bible. According to the 1910 census, John and Sarah were living in Cumberland County, but their infant daughter was deceased by then.  In 1917, Sarah married  Henry JOHNSON.  I do not know the cause of the end of John and Sarah's marriage.  I know nothing else about John except for what the 1910 census yields, which that John was a day laborer doing odd jobs and he was born in Indiana, and his father was born in Indiana and his mother in Illinois.  John and Sarah were living with or next door to Sarah's widowed father, Daniel MARKET, and his bachelor brother, John L. MARKET.
05 November 2006 - Nancy Shelton
Surname:   WEIFENBACH

I'm looking for any information on John WEIFENBACH that lived in Dieterich, Illinois in Effingham County.  He is my son's biological great-grandfather. We have no information on the family as all of Mr. WEIFENBACH's children were adopted out to different families because he was too old to care for them after his wife left him.  Thank you to anyone that can help.
20 October 2006 - Jean Caldwell Adams
Surname:   CALDWELL, WEST

I'm looking for burial information on Walter CALDWELL, son of Ann Mary WEST and Henry D. CALDWELL, born in Effingham about 1875.  Also the brother, Franklin. We know the other brother, Robert A. CALDWELL, was born in Mattoon on December 16, 1867.  I believe the family moved from Mattoon after 1869, possibly to Teutopolis, and were in Effingham by 1875 or before.

Do you know where any of these children could have been buried?
14 September 2006 - Marcella Kincaid Campbell
Surname:   COLWELL, SMALLWOOD

I'm searching for an obit/info on Letha COLWELL SMALLWOOD and her husband Robert SMALLWOOD.  Robert died in January of 1983.  Letha died sometime later, probably in the late 1990's or early 2000's (sometime before 2005, the time of her sister, Stella's, death).  Any information would be greatly  appreciated.  Thank you.
02 September 2006 - Debby Cook
Surname:   COMBS, FORD, MITCHELL

I'm searching for information about the family of John William FORD who married Emelia F. MITCHELL in Effingham County, IL on January 29, 1871.  I am a descendant of their daughter Louise May FORD/COMBS who was born July 27, 1883, in St. Elmo, IL. I would appreciate any help with this family.  Thank you.
29 August 2006 - Shirley Bliven
Surname:   GEISLER, WOLTMAN

I'm searching for information about John Nicholas GEISLER who married Annie WOLTMAN on October 16, 1872 in Effingham County, Illinois.

Would appreciate any information that can tell me more.
02 August 2006 - John Page
Surname:   MITCHELL, SCHILLING

I'm searching for information about Sylvester Greely MITCHELL, born January 1846 in New York.  Died Nov 1912 in Mound Township,  Effingham County, Il.   He married Elizabeth (SHILLING) born March 1846 in Ohio, died August 1834 in Mound Township. Effingham County, Il.
14 July 2006 - Pamela Tikalsky
Surname:   HIGHTOWER

I'm looking for information about the Clark Matthew HIGHTOWER family.  The HIGHTOWER family owned an automobile dealership in Effingham in the 1950's.  Clark was born in 1884 in Effingham County, Illinois 1884.  He died in an automobile accident in Pima County, Arizona 1950.  He married Nelle B. JONES, born in 1889 in Murdock, Douglas County, Illinois.  She died in 1983 in Pasadena, California.
30 June 2006 - Paul Eugene Creech
Surnames:   CREECH

I'm looking for the place of burial of my great-great grandfather, Moody CREECH. He moved from Owen County, Indiana to Effingham in 1854 and died in 1855. His son and daughter-in-law, Jesse and Rosetta {KITCHEL} CREECH buried two daughters, Mary, died 9/5/1873, and Fanny, died 9/25/1872 and are buried in the King Cemetery, Bishop Township, Effingham County. Is Moody buried there as well? Information will be appreciated.

03 May 2006 - Pat Scoggins
Surnames:    Maurey, Mowrey

I'm trying to find information on my great-great grandfather, Frederick A. MOWREY/MAUREY.  According to court guardianship papers, he died in 1878 in Effingham County, Illinois.  Would like to find a record of his death, and also where he is buried. Any information would be appreciated.

July 28, 2005 - Patti Brackett
Surnames:  Alwerdt, Krohn, Maas, Marten

I'm looking for three generations of the ALWERDT family. Louis was born in Altamont in 1899. His father Rudolph was born in Altamont in 1868 and his parents Johann (d.1926) and Elisabeth (d.1906) KROHN ALWERDT are buried in Altamont. Louis is my grandfather.

Also trying to find information on Wilhelmine "Minnie" MARTEN born in Altamont in 1872. Her parents were William MARTEN and Friedericke MAAS. I have no other information on them. Minnie is the wife of Rudolph. They would be my great-grandparents. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
July 27, 2005 - Jenny Morrison Baker
Surname:  Thoele

My Grandfather was William H. THOELE.  His father was Joseph THOELE and his grandfather was Frederick THOELE.  According to the information that I have so far, Frederick THOELE was an original member of the German Land Company who were founders of Effingham.  I'm looking for more information on Frederick THOELE and his family, and if he was actually a member of the company that founded Effingham.
July 26, 2005 - Krista Nuxoll
Surnames:  Berger, Nuxoll

My last name is NUXOLL. My father is Kenneth Robert NUXOLL, brother of Dale, Linda, Karen, Mike and Betty. I have read much about the NUXOLL line but don't know the direct link between the research that I found on nuxoll.com and our family. Also I would like to have background on my grandma's geneology - Lorraine was NUXOLL, now BERGER as my great grandfather passed away when my father was young and she remarried.
July 10, 2005 - Staci Roe
Surnames:  Kleier, Riemann

I'm looking for information on Gerard RIEMANN, born in Wiedenbrook, Germany, immigrated to US and lived in Teutopolis, Illinois.  He maried Elisabeth KLEIER, who was born in Essen, Germany.  They had four known children (girls are known to be born in Teutopolis): Mary Rose b. Aug. 25, 1866; Mary Catherine b. May 18, 1862; Mary Viola b. March 30, 1858; (all of these girls joined the School Sisters of Notre Dame)and Stanislaus b. ? and who joined the Franciscan order.  They ended up in Omaha, Nebraska
July 8, 2005 - Robert Davis
Surnames:  Clement, Davis, Sutton

I am looking for information on Mary Ellen DAVIS who was born on 2-5-1864 in Effingham, Illinois. Her father is Jacob DAVIS.She was married to a Mr. CLEMENT and had a son Charles F. CLEMENT in 1889. She then married Frank Riley SUTTON in Texas.

June 26 2005 - Merle Southern
Surname:  Southern

My SOUTHERN family came from North Carolina shortly after the Civil War, but prior to the 1870 census.  They were next found in the 1870 census in Effingham County, Illinois.  Can anyone tell me which land or river route they would have probably taken from North Carolina to Illinois?  Thank you.

Looking for my great-great-grandfather Samuel SOUTHERN who probably passed away in the 1872-1873 time period. He was living in the Effingham County area when he died.  Is there a listing of people buried in the various cemetaries in Effingham County?
June 25 2005 - Orville W. Troesch
Surnames:  Thrash, Tresch, Troesch

I am searching for members of the Troesch (may be spelled Thrash, Tresch or anything sounding similar) family.  Erasmus and Rosina immigrated from Grissheim, Germany via Antwerp, Belgium on or about November 24, 1854. They landed in New York City and then moved to Effingham County Illinois.

Their oldest son Henry was born in either NYC or Rhode Island.  To date I have been unable to locate his birth registry.  They can be found in the 1860 census with the addition of a daughter named Mary Ann.  In 1870 census Rosina was living and working as a baker in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.  I cannot find anything to explain what happened to Erasmus. Any and all information on births, locations, marriages, ect., would be greatly appreciated.
June 10 2005 - Larry Spencer
Surnames:  McCoy, Phillips

I am looking for the death date of Russell PHILLIPS.  He was born December 20, 1902 and married Ora Lee McCOY on November 20, 1920.  I think he was born and married in Jackson Township, Effingham County, Illinois.
June 10 2005 - Cathie Hartlauer Schultz
Surnames: Hartlauer, Melson

Jesse Virgil HARTLAUER was born March 29, 1903 in Dieterich, Effingham County, Illinois.  His father was John HARTLAUER who died in 1876 in Effingham County, Illinois and was buried in the King's Cemetery.  John HARTLAUER married Mary MELSON of Dieterich.   I'd like to know birth dates, places, marriage information (including spouse). I know very little about my grandfather.  This is my direct line.  I'd appreciate any information that would lead me to Germany or Austria.  This has been a dead end for me.
June 10 2005 - Robert Lancaster
Surnames: Green, Greene, Lancaster

I am looking for information on Ony Merle LANCASTER, Chrystella GREEN (GREENE) and Benjamin Harrison LANCASTER.  Ony was born August 15, 1914, supposedly in Beecher City, Illinois.  I've been told that he was Native American.  I believe Benjamin Harrison LANCASTER was Ony's father.  Ony died in January 1972 in or around Taylorville, Illinois.

Would appreciate any help in gaining more information about this family.
June 06 2005 - Harold Shull
Surnames: SHULL, WOOD

I would like to hear from any descendants of Nelson SHULL and Catherine WOOD SHULL. They resided in Effingham County from about 1860 until their deaths 1905 and 1901 at Montrose, Effingham Cty., Illinois, They had at least seven children. Nelson is the brother of my gg-granddad Philip Shull.
May 10 2005 - Maxine Houser
Surnames: BAKER, RAMSEY

My great, great grandmother was an American Indian.  We don't know from what tribe. Her name was Martha Jane RAMSEY.  She was born on Jan. 27, 1853 in Effingham, Illinois.  She married James Harvey BAKER on Sept. 7, 1874.  She died on May 5, 1943 in Monticello, Ilinois and was buried in Monticello.  He died in April 1941 in Monticello, Illinois and is also buried there.  We really would like to know what her heritage was. RAMSEY is the only surname I have for her.  Thank-you for your time.
May 08 2005 - Joan Banker
Surnames: CHASTEEN, ELLIOTT
 
I am looking for any relative of John CHASTEEN and his wife Maude ELLIOTT CHASTEEN. They lived in Effingham County, Illinois in 1910.  I cannot find the family after that on any census records. He and his wife were 30 yrs old on the 1910 census. They had a son Paul and a daughter Dorothy. Also living with them were a brother and sister of Maude. Her brotherClaude/Clyde ELLIOTT and her sister Nora ELLIOTT. If any one has any data on either of these families, I would appreciate hearing from you. The Elliotts were my father's brother and sister. I would like to exchange information with any one interested.
May 07 2005 - Jane Kolegraff Wendell
Surnames: ANDERSON, KOLEGRAFF, KOLGRAFF

Looking for information for Carrie ANDERSON, born September 27, 1875 in Cook County, Illinois and died April 1976?, possibly in Effingham County.  She was married to Charles F. ANDERSON.  Her maiden name was KOLEGRAFF or KOLGRAFF.
April 12 2005 - Terry Krider
Surnames: CRIDER

I was just wondering if there was anyone who has any information on Martin CRIDER born in Virginia. moved to Mason, Effingham County in 1858. He passed away June 7, 1895 in Mason, Effingham County. Thanks for your help.
April 02 2005 - Cathie Hartlauer Schultz
Surnames: HARTLAUER, MELSON, WOOLEY

I am in search of any information on my great grandparents. John HARTLAUER married Mary Jemima MELSON in Springfield, Illinois and bought a farm in Effingham County, Illinois. John HARTLAUER was born May 1878 and died May 13, 1953 in Dieterich, Illinois.  He is buried in Kings Cemetery, Bishop Twp, Effingham, Illinois. Mary Jemima MELSON was born Dec 24,1878 in Dieterich, Illinois, and died Dec 1, 1953 in Effingham County, Illinois.  She was also buried in Kings Cemetery. They had 1 known child Jesse Virgil HARTLAUER born in Dieterich, Illinois Mar 29, 1903. John HARTLAUER was a foundling in New York City.  When he was 8-12 years old, he was sent on an orphan train to work on a farm in Ilinois. Mary Jemima MELSON's parents were Jesse MELSON (born May 7, 1847)and Emily or Emma WOOLEY (born Mar 17, 1854). They lived and died in Effingham County.

This has been our family's brick wall for many years. I am trying to locate any correct information on John HARTLAUER's parents or lineage. It is uncertain but John's parents' names may be John and Margaret. I am trying to locate any more children born to John Hartlauer and Mary Jemima Melson, whether live or stillborn births.
Any information, help, leads or articles as to where to do research will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
March 29 2005 - Stephen Leitzell
Surnames: LEITZELL, STRUNK

I am looking for information on the descendants of George W. LEITZELL and Matilda STRUNK LEITZELL. George and Matilda lived on a farm north of Altamont from 1866 until their deaths about 1900. I know they had nine children; Oliver, James, Rolandus, Charles, Robert (my great- grandfather), Anna, Lavinia, George and Margaret. I know when and where they were born, but other than Robert and Anna, I don't know what happened to them or when and where they died.
March 15 2005 - Pat Almquist
Surnames: PEEL, PEIL, PIEL

Researching Christian PEEL/ PEIL/ PIEL who was tallied in the 1880 St. Francis, Effingham County census. In this census his name is spelled PEEL even though the correct spelling is PIEL.  His wife's name was Louisa. Are there married records that far back?  Their first child, son Henry, was born in 1878 or 1879.  Their second child, daughter Mina, was 10 months old at the time this census was taken.
February 20 2005 - Deborah Bethards
Surnames: CLAAR

I am looking for information on the CLAAR family from the Effingham/Watson area. These would be relatives my family and I have never known.  My mother was born to a Belva CLAAR. Belva passed away due to complications of child birth between March 21 1936 and March 26, 1936. We would like very much to know where Belva is buried.  My mother has one picture of her mother (Belva), but we would like any information about her, her family, etc. Thank you
January 20 2005 - Beverly Rico

Surnames:  FLEMING, KESSLER, SMITH

I am looking for William KESSLER.  He supposedly was born in Shelby, Illinois.  I have reason to believe he may have married Myrtle SMITH FLEMING (daughter of Arzaba M. Smith & Sarah Geer) in Effingham County. Thank you.
December 31 2004 - Alva (Higgins) Warren

Surnames:  HENSLEY, HIGGINS

I am a descendant of James Knox Polk Higgins,Sr. born 1806 in Buncombe North Carolina. He lived much of his life in and around Effingham, Clark and Cook Counties, Illinois (between 1840-1860's).  He moved back and forth from Lewis County, Tennessee to these three counties in Ilinois.  It is believed he left last time from Tennessee about 1861 taking his family away from the war area.  He died approximately 1861 - 1866 near Effingham County, Illinois.  I can not find any proof of death.  The family members are: James K Polk Higgins, Sr. married Nancy Jane Hensley born 1808.  Their children were John Wesley, James K Polk Higgins, Jr. (born 1845), Margaret, Elizabeth, Taylor Chamberlin, Margaret C. Cynthia, Nancy and Mary J.  I need James K. Sr.'s parents names also.
December 16 2004 - Robert E. McLaughlin

Surnames:  McLAUGHLIN

I am looking for information on Robert K. MCLAUGHLIN who purchased many pieces of property in Effingham County and bordering counties.  He first purchased land in Effingham in 1820. He continued his purchases until 1856. I believe he came from Kentucky.  He is listed in the BLM records for Illinois.  His father was James McLAUGHLIN. He is shown in the 1820 census of Bond County, Illinois.  Most of his land purchases were in Effingham County.  Thanks for your help.
December 15 2004 - Sharon Funk

Surnames:  FUNK, MARTIN, WOOD

Would like more information on Catherine FUNK, was she from Ohio?  Any information regarding the James H. WOOD and James MARTIN families that lived in West Township, Effingham County, around 1850 to 1880. Does anyone know about Ann WOOD and James MARTIN?
December 11 2004 - Judy Randolph

Surnames:  WHITE

Alaska William WHITE born May 10,1860, parents unknown. It was alleged that he was born in Effingham County, Illinois.  Is there anywhere I can check for birth records? He had a brother with him when he came to Kansas in 1880 but his name was lost to time. I would appreciate any information / help you can give me. 

October 29 2004 - Marcia Long

Surnames:  RICHARDSON

I am seeking information about my great grandmother Dollie RICHARDSON. In the 1880 census she was the 6 year old daughter of C.E. and Ella Richardson. She also had a younger sister named Florence. Dollie married Lee BAKER in Wise County Texas and both are buried in the Grapevine, Texas cemetery.
October 26 2004 - Kathryn Louise Turley

 Surnames:  WILKINSON

My third-Great Grandfather, John N. WILKINSON, resided in Effingham County, IL in the 1860 census.  According to his twin brother's Bible pages, John died on March 22, 1868.  Did he die in Effingham County, IL and if so, where is he buried?
October 17 2004 - Crystal Fite

 Surnames:  BAILEY, LANDRETH

I am hunting for parents of Henry Pendleton BAILEY.  He was born in 1809 and lived in Effingham County.  He was the first sheriff of Effinghan County.  Henry was married to Susannah LANDRETH and together they had 10 children.  Please contact me if you have any information.
September 14 2004 - Jeannette Elliott

 Surnames:  FISCHER

I am looking for information to prove Pauline FISCHER was my grandmother.  I found her in the 1870 census as 10 years old in Shumway, Effingham County, Illinois.  I can't get  the 1890, 1900 or 1910 census, so I lost track of her.  Ulrich Fischer was her younger brother, born 1887, but is this the right Fischer family?  My grandmother was named Pauline FISCHER.  Her first marriage was to a Mr. JACOT.  Her second marriage was to William Albert GIMPEL on June 30, 1906 in St. Louis, Missouri.  My mother was Pauline GIMPEL/FISCHER/MEYER/VOGT, born April 26, 1907 in Dennison, Texas.  Her uncle was named Ulrich FISCHER.  She was adopted twice, first by Ulrich, and then by Dr. Rev. John MEYER. After his death, she was placed in the Hoyleton Children's Home on October 12, 1917.
 
September 14 2004 - Exie Lundquist

 Surnames:  GREENAWALT, GREENWOOD, HART, MURPHY
 
I am looking for information for Salina MURPHY GREENAWALT (or GREENWOOD).  She was born about 1829. She married Thomas GREENWOOD or GREENAWALT in Effingham County, Illinois. They owned a lot of land in Effingham County, Illinois before moving to Texas.  His parent were Issac GREENWOOD OR GREENAWALT and Charity HART who lived and died in Effingham County.  I am having trouble finding Salina's parents and sibling(s). Does anyone have this information?
September 09 2004 - Diane Halsey

 Surnames:  STITH, SWINCHER
 
I am looking for the grave of Alonzo STITH, born March 11, 1856.  He was married to Evalina SWINCHER in 1875 in Coles County, Illinois.  He died before 1895 in Illinois.  He is believed to be in an Effingham County cemetery. Can you help me locate his grave? 


September 09 2004 -  Bonnie Barnes Worley

Surnames:  CRAEGER, STRANGE
 
I am looking for information on Charles STRANGE and Mary Ella CRAEGER, married 1885 in Effingham County, Illinois. He is my great-grandmother's brother.

September 09 2004 -  Betty Jewell Durbin Carson
Surnames:  DURBIN, HINES, LOGUE, WINEBRENNER

I am trying to locate information onjJohn DURBIN born in 1794 in Allegany County, Maryland. He married Mary WINEBRENNERon November 7, 1818, in St. Patrick's, Allegany County, Maryland.  He died about 1847 and is buried at Teutopolis, Effingham County, Illinois.  Mary married Barney HINES after John's death.  I need to prove that this John DURBIN is a son of John DURBIN and Honora LOGUE DURBIN.   John, Sr. died in Knox County, Ohio in 1843. He is my Revolutionary War line I am trying to join the DAR under.  They are also questioning the parentage of Hannah Margaret DURBIN who is John, Jr's. and Mary WINEBRENNER'S daughter.  Hannah was my great-great-grandmother. She married Lewis DURBIN who was a son of Benjamin DURBIN,  brother to John, Jr.  I proved to them once with census records where she is living with Mary  WINEBRENNER HINES and Barney HINES. Would appreciate any help.  Agnes Grubaugh used to help me, but she is deceased.  We had our Durbin reunion up there about 8 years ago.

September 08 2004 -  Amy Marks
Surnames:  JOHNSON, MARKS

We had handwritten papers and a copy of the Effingham Republican sent to us.  The notes stated that Elias A. MARKS was prominent in Dieterich.
His estimated birthdate is 1853. He died March 20, 1921. His wife was Sarah C. JOHNSON.  We were told that he was the school district superintendent for many years there.  He is supposed to have been born in Indiana and his mother's first name may be Mary.  We are trying to get as much information as possible and to confirm dates.  Do you know of a contact with old school district records so I can research if they have any information on him?  Thank you for your time.

July 26 2004 -  Chris Carter
Surnames:  FOSTER, KINNAMAN

I am looking for anyone that may have the FOSTER surname. My wife's grandfather lived in Effingham County for about 20 years. Her great grandfather James FOSTER born January 16, 1844 in Pike County, Ohio married Annie KINNAMAN on March 22, 1894. They had 5 children. James Milton  (wife's grandfather) was born on October 24, 1896; Laura Edith Foster was born on January 14, 1900; Florence was born about 1898; Minnie Patsie was born about 1903; William Noah FOSTER was born on June 8, 1908 and died March 4, 1983 in Effingham County, Illinois.  He is buried in Hubbardt Cemetery in Shelby County, Illinois along with his father James who is a Civil War Veteran. Now William's father, James married 3 times before Annie. His first wife was Margaret BERGER married August 9 1865.  His second wife was Mary Ann COAKLEY married June 3, 1879.  His third wife was Huldah WELLS married March 12, 1885. James died October 31, 1932 and his wife Annie died November 15, 1936. I have some of James' military records but not all of them and have 3 of the 4 marriage records.  The only one I haven't gotten is the Huldah Wells and James FOSTER marriage. I have James and Annie's death certificates.

I am having trouble locating their children and their marriages with the exception of Laura FOSTER and Laurence GRABB. I have obits of James, Annie and Laura GRABB along with her husband, and her sister Minnie GALLO from Texas. I believe Minnie was married 3 times, first to Arthur GRITZMACHER.  In the 1930 census I located James, Annie and William Noah in Liberty Township, Effingham County, with Betty GRITZMACHER being with them. My mother found an article from the Decatur Newspaper about Minnie GRITZMACHER in a divorce proceeding which led me to this conclusion. Then second to a ROYSE from James and Annie's Obituaries. Then third to a GALLO.  I have Minnie's obituary.
Florence is really unknown but from her parents' obits she married a SMITH possibly married to a ATER before. James who was born in 1844 had other children Charles FOSTER, George W. FOSTER and Rosetta [who married a BLACK (from James' Obit)] from Mary Ann COAKLEY marriage. Then he had Cordia May who married Ezra OLIVER from the Huldah WELLS marriage.

If anyone has any connections, I would love to hear from you.

July 12 2004 -  Jan May
Surnames:  BOOKHOUT, DANIELS
 
I am seeking to find out what cemetery that Henry Bookhout is buried in and the date on which he passed away. His family ties into mine (Daniels in Marion County, Illinois). All I know is Henry died in a train wreck in 1874. He was an engineer. His mother was Mary Bookhout. Is she buried in Effingham? I know he's buried in Effingham, Illinois. Any information at all would be appreciated.

June 29 2004 -  L. A. Magino
Surnames:  BANNING, ELDRIDGE, TIPSWORD
 
I'm seeking the death date and burial place of Minda "Ninnie" TIPSWORD, which is believed to be in Effingham County, Illinois.  She was born August 23, 1874, the daughter of Elizabeth Banning and Griffen Tipsword. She married James Eldridge on April 6, 1893 and had one child, Bessie Myrtle born April 2, 1894.  I would appreciate any information that is known about Minnie's short life.

June 12 2004 -  Alton R. Jenkins
Surnames:  BROCKETT, IVES   
 
Searching for information about the ancestors of William E. Brockett (1749-1821), husband of Martha Ives who died in Effingham, Illinois in 1841.
Some of their children had migrated to Illinois from Tennessee, thus the reason for Martha being in Illinois.

May 30 2004 -  Charles McClenahan
Surnames:  CLARK, WALLACE   
 
I am searching for the ancestry of my great-great-great-grandfather William CLARK and his wife Amelia.  They had a daughter Martha who married John H. Wallace in Effingham County on April 17, 1853.

May 20 2004 -  Pamela Zull
Surnames:  BAUER, BOWER, STOVER, TILDEN   

Looking for the surname STOVER in Effingham County, Ilinois. In the 1870 census in Effingham there are Israel STOVER (age 36 born in Pennsylvania) and his wife Sarah TILDEN (age 30 born in Pennsylvania) with Emma (age 7 born in Pennsylvania) and Elizabeth (age 3 born in Illinois).  I know who they are but also found in the 1880 census  Henry BAUER (age 28 born in Pennsylvania) with his wife SARAH STOVER and BOWER children (William H. age 5; Arfritta ?age 3; and Emma age 3 1/2). The sister in law Mary Ann STOVER is also living with them. I want to find out who the parents of Mary Ann STOVER and Sarah STOVER were. I think the mother was a Sarah STOVER found in the 1870 census (age 43 born in Pennsylvania) but have no name for the father. Ultimately, I would like to find out the parents of Israel STOVER. Thanks for any help.


 May 07 2004 -  Charlie L. Ausburn

Surnames:  CHEATHAM, CHEATUM, HUTCHINSON, MCGAUGHEY, THOMAS

Leda Bell Cheatum was my mother.  Her siblings were Wilbert Cheatum, Lawrence Cheatum, Bernadean Cheatum, and a half sister Nona Cheatum. Their parents were Earl Cheatum born January 26, 1885 in Effingham Illinois. He died November 2, 1935 in Watson, Illinois and was buried in Wabash Cemetery in Edgewood, Illinois.  Earl's wife was Naomi Jane McGaughey born in Newton, Illinois and died in Center, Arkansas. Earl's parents were James Cheatham of Mason Township, born in Kentucky, and Dora Thomas of Effingham. They were married in Mason on October 8, 1888 by Steven Harden, J.P.  Witnesses were Mary Harden and N. Hall. James' parents were Duncan Cheatham and Adeline Hutchinson. That is all I have and not sure it is 100% correct. I hope some one from this area will be able to help me on this family line.

April 13 2004 -  Shirley Hodges

Surnames:  FLOWERS, HUNT, RUCKER

I am looking for information and/or descendants of Edwin Flowers and Emma A. Flowers.  They are listed on the 1880 Census as living in Union Township, Effingham County with a son Charles who was one year old.  I believe that Emma was the daughter of John R. and Elizabeth Rucker Hunt.

April 04 2004 -  George S. Inman

Surnames:  INMAN, SYFERT

Robert Inman died about 1842 in Effingham County, Illinois.  I am trying to find where he was buried. His wife's name was Martha who later remarried  to a SYFERT. They had two (2) sons, George and John.  Any info would be more than I have now.  Thank you.

March 24 2004 -  Paula Freepartner

Surnames:  FREEPARTNER, MITCHELL, RICE, TIPSWORD, WADE

I know that my family is descended from Griffin TIPSWORD on my father's side (Lester Paul FREEPARTNER).   His mother was Minerva Jane MITCHELL. Her uncles were farmers around Beecher City.   Her sister was Lydia Ann (married name RICE). Her son Harvey died recently and lived in Funkhauser. My father referred to her as Liddy Ann. Many of the family names are the same as the children and grandchildren of Griffin Tipsword. I know there is a WADE connection and he was reported to be Indian. I believe the TIPSWORD connection is directly before this one and was female. I was wanting to join our local DAR. However, the last reference I had relating to Griffin TIPSWORD and his connection to the American Revolutionary war, was not as positive as the ones I have read in the Effingham County history.  Any information you can share would be helpful.

March 19 2004 - Ophelia Evans

Surnames: ROBERTSON

Marmaduke ROBERTSON was living in Effingham County, Illinois in the census of 1850.  Two children, Willis, 12, and Sophronia, 10 are of interest to me. Marmaduke is listed on this census as Duke.  I believe that Sophronia Robertson is my great great aunt.  I have a picture that I believe to be Sophronia.  Is there anyone who could identify a picture of her?  Would appreciate any information about either Sophronia or Willis ROBERTSON.

February 26 2004 - Joseph E. Lane

Surnames:  ELLIOTT, LANE

I am looking for information on Mordecai LANE, widower of Nancy ELLIOTT.  Mordecai died December 1870 in Dieterich, Effingham County, Illinois and is buried in King Cemetery. I will appreciate any details on this and the names/dates/locations of his parents. Mordecai is the father of Stephen Elliott LANE, my grandfather. Thank you.

January 24 2004 - Joyce Nash-Wafford

Surnames:  BARKER, NASH, PIERCE

I am looking for any information on CLABORN NASH and CHRISTENA BARKER.  They married in Effingham County, Illinois on April 4, 1843.
I am in hopes that this may be the parents of my great-grandfather, Claborn "Clabe" NASH, born 1835-1845, in Illinois.  I have no idea what county he was born in, nor do I know his exact birth date. I know that he lived with a Richard PIERCE and his wife Vivian (NASH) Pierce, in Richland County, Illinois, during the 1860 Census, (not sure what relation Vivian Nash was to Claborn Nash). I also know that he was living with his in-laws, John W. NASH (originally from Kentucky) and wife Hannah Hardin (originally from Indiana) (surname was spelled NANCE), during the 1870 Census, in Menard County, Illinois. Claborn NASH married Amanda NASH (same last name, daughter of John W. and Hannah NASH)) sometime between 1860 and 1870, not sure if this marriage took place in Illinois or Missouri.  Amanda NASH was born December 3,1844, not sure if she was born in Illinois or Missouri, as her older brother, Jeremiah "Jerry" NASH was born in Illinois. I do not know if Claborn NASH and Amanda NASH were related before their marriage or not.

This family is my Brick Wall.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  If any of these names are familiar to you, please email me immediately.
Thank you for your help and your time.

January 20 2004 - Dennis Roll

Surnames:  MCCLURE

Looking for a death date or any information on  James McCLURE who lived near Freemonton, Jackson Township, Effingham County in 1870. He died there sometime between 1870-1880 and is buried in Bowling Green Cemetery. There are no inscriptions on the headstone, which is broken off. The family came there sometime after 1860 from Princeton, Indiana, after his wife Ann died. The 1870 census entry is as follows:

Jackson Twp. , Effingham Co .(Freemonton P.O.):
#26 McClure, James 60 M Farmer 600 Ire
Mary 47 F H.K.  Pa.
Ann 16 F Pa.
Marthey 12 F Ind.

23 December 2003 - Clarence L. Hunt

Surnames:  SHARICK, SHERRICK

I am looking for any information on Joseph/Josiah- SHARICK/SHERRICK born May 1817 in Effingham, Illinois. As the story goes, this was Indian territory at that time and he was susposedly the first white child born in the territory. If anyone has any information on this man or his parents and siblings I would greatly appreciate a reply. Thanks.

01 December 2003 - Sandra J. Wilson

Surnames:  BENSON, EASTMAN, HOELSCHER

Looking for information on Teutopolis and Effingham County Hoelschers. I am the daughter of Clarence Hoelscher and Wilma Jean (Benson) Hoelscher. My paternal grandparents were Henry and Theresa Hoelscher and my maternal grandparents were Frank and Lucille Benson (divorced) Lucille's father was Mr. Eastman, who built many historical homes in Effingham.

22 November 2003 - Rebekah Broom-Knight

Surnames:  ALLBRIGHT, BROOM, PETTY, POOL, WOODING

Looking for information on Asa Williamson BROOM born in Effingham County in July of 1854.  His parents were Samuel BROOM and Elizabeth Ann PETTY POOL.  Asa Williamson BROOM married Mary Ann WOODING-BROOM from Indiana? Mary Ann WOODING was the daughter of Richard WOODING and Ollie ALLBRIGHT. Why did the BROOM family leave Illinois and move to Texas?

28 October 2003  - Shari Phillips Horton

Surnames:  WILLLIAMSON

Looking for information on David WILLIAMSON, purchased land in Effingham, 12 JULY 1855.  Also looking for information on John WILLIAMSON, purchased land in Effingham, 21 OCTOBER 1896.  I am trying to find out which WILLIAMSON family they came from, their wives and children.


 30 September 2003 - Amy J. Barnes

Surnames:  BARNES

My paternal grandfather was Frank BARNES.  We have always been told he was from Effingham, Illinois.  He would have been born around 1875.  He married Teresa CALLAHAN of Logansport, Indiana and died in Indianapolis, Indiana around 1939.  He had seven sons.  I would like to know who his parents were and any brothers and sisters.


23 September 2003 - Carole Tucker

Surnames:  PARKHURST, TUCKER

Looking for information on Benjamin Franklin TUCKER, the son of Henry TUCKER and Abiel Malinda PARKHURST. Benjamin was 7 years old in the 1850 census.  We have two different death dates for him, one in 1865 and one in 1877.  He was born in Effingham County, Illinois. Does anyone know where he is bured and his correct death date?  Did he have a family?  None of the family knows anything about him or his family.  We have all the other siblings completed, but wheat happened to Benjamin Franklin?  Henry's son Joseph Albert TUCKER had a son Benjamin Franking who came to Nebraska.  We know about that line.  Any help will be appreciated. 


11 August 2003 - Pat Crouse

Surnames:  FILLINGER, GALE, MEEKS, TAYLOR, TUTTLE, WILSON

Looking for information on William Thomas GALE, found in 1880 US Census (Illinois*Effingham*Other Townships*ED#133). This may be my great-grandfather. I need any additional information on his wife Adaline and daughter Effie (born about 1879) to prove or disprove the relationship.


05 JANUARY, 2002 - Neale S. Brown

Surname:  HUGHES

I am seeking information regarding Benjamin Tredwell HUGHES, born September 14, 1836, in Mt. Upton, New York.Y This quote from the family bible is the only clue I have....."Died at the home of his father in law...left a wife and three children" on February 25, 1864 in Effingham, Illinois.

Though I have his parentage, I have never been able to identify his wife and offspring, nor any details of his life beyond the above. Any help very much appreciated.


08 SEPTEMBER 2001 - David Wharton Phillips

Surname:  WHARTON

It has been reported to me that Benjamin and Lucy WHARTON moved from Guernsey County, Ohio to Effingham County, Illinois in 1854, and that Benjamin died and was buried there. Lucy appears back in Ohio in the 1860 census. Any information on this couple would be greatly appreciated.


07 AUGUST 2001 - Winnie Calloway

Surname:  BLOUNT, BLUNT, DYE, GREEN, HORATH, LEWELLEN, READING, REDDING

I am researching READING/REDDING, BLOUNT/BLUNT who married Racheal LEWELLEN in December, 1840 in Effingham County, Illinois.  Their children were Julia Ann BLOUNT who married John Conrad HORATH; Mary Ann BLOUNT who married Elza
T. GREEN. They also had Logan H. BLOUNT who died in Missouri.  Newton BLOUNT died in Effingham County.  Mary Ann and Elza GREEN had a daughter who married
Samuel DYE.  That family may have descendants still living in Effingham County.  Would appreciate any information on these families.


06 AUGUST 2001 - Karen A. Clarke

Surname:  ALLEN, MORGAN, WRIGHT

Looking for information on Jane (ALLEN) WRIGHT, who I understand spent the last few years of her life in Effingham County, where she lived with her son, Owen WRIGHT, a physician.  Jane was born May 27, 1806, and died January 16, 1872.  She was married to Morgan WRIGHT, grandson of Richard WRIGHT, Sr. of Rowan County, NC.  Would be happy to share information I have on the WRIGHTS.


26 JULY 2001 - Donna Dules

Surname:  DEVORE, RAMSEY

I'm looking for information on Marshall B. DEVORE and Chaney E. Nancy RAMSEY.  They were married in Effingham County, Illinois on November 14, 1864. Her father was Nathniel RAMSEY.  The RAMSEY family was living in Effingham County at that
time.  The RAMSEY family originally came from Tennessee and later moved to Texas.
Marshall B. DEVORE came from Hickman County, Tennessee.  I would appreciate any
help you could give me on these two families.


10 JUNE 2001 - D. Chatham

Surname:  BEARDSLEY, CANFIELD, CHATHAM, COHEA, KING, ROSS

Wish to share information and correspond with anyone researching the CHATHAM, COHEA, and ROSS surnames of Effingham County, Illinois. Christopher CHATHAM was married to Lucy ROSS CHATHAM, who is believed to have died in Effingham County about 1861-1864.  He then married Elizabeth COHEA of Effingham County in 1864.  Known children of Christopher are Matilda CHATHAM CANFIELD, James Johnston CHATHAM, Thomas CHATHAM, Charles E. CHATHAM, Sarah C. CHATHAM BEARDSLEY, Rosina (Rose or Rosa)CHATHAM THOMPSON KING, and Robert CHATHAM.

Does anyone know where Christopher and Elizabeth lived until their deaths?


10 JUNE 2001 - Lori Yates

Surname:  AGRUE, CUMMINS

I'm looking for the parents and family of Henry Wheeler AGRUE.  He was born in New York around 1820.  He married Nancy CUMMINS and had seven children.  Henry's parents were said to have been from Maine.  He died around 1900 in Effingham County. Any information on his family is greatly appreciated.


09 JUNE 2001 - Margaret Wilson

Surname:  BROOM, DAY, OSMAN, WOOD
 

Twins Elizabeth Jane BROOM and Sarah Ann BROOM born about 1833 in Effingham
County, to John and Mary BROOM.  I have seen sites that list Elizabeth's husband as James OSMAN, at a much later date.  Could this Elizabeth BROOM have had previous husbands, John DAY and John WOOD?  If so, does anyone have a list of her children?

Thank you so much, Margaret


28 MAY 2001 - Dana M. Enger

Surname:  FELDHAKE

I am trying to find out information on my grandfather's family. The only information I have is his name: William H. Feldhake,  born August 9, 1898 in Effingham, Illinois.  Died June 11, 1964 in Concord, California.  He married Dorothy Vernon September 22, 1937 possibly in Ohio.


20 APRIL 2001 - Megan Hawickhorst

Surname:  HABING, HOEDEBECKE

I am looking for information on Johannes Fredericus HOEDEBECKE, Sr. and Bernard Francis Georg HABING. Johannes was my great-great-grandfather, and he was born in Germany in 1835 and died in Teutopolis, IL. in 1885. Bernard was my great-grandfather and he was born in 1897 in Teutopolis, IL. and died in Teutopolis in 1963.

I was wondering if anyone would have any information on either one of these men's occupations. I am doing this research for a family history project for one of my classes at Butler University. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

05 APRIL 2001 - Curtis Allred

Surname:  KITCHEL, LEE

I am trying to find the parents of William P. LEE .  He was born February 7, 1843 in Springfield, Illinois.  He married Sarah Kitchel on September 30, 1865 in Effingham, Illinois.


24 March 2001 - Eleanor Bounds

Surname:  WORKMAN

I would like to hear from persons who are interested in the Amos and Israel WORKMAN families of Effingham and Fayette counties, Illinois.

WORKMAN spouses include: ARNOLD, BELSER, BENNETT, BERRYMAN, BURGESS, CONNER, ERNST, FAIRCHILD, GORDON, GRAMES, GRAVES, GREER, GRUENEWALD, HASTINGS, HEDGES, HIBBETS, HUBBARTT, JENNINGS, JONES,