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Re: Plat map/land record look-up - Richfield Township

LAHEATH — 2010-03-16 18:05:45Z

thank you for being so generous with your knowledge.

Re: Plat map/land record look-up - Richfield Township

ELLinSpain — 2010-03-16 18:03:03Z

some bits I have on purchased Cd's other on Ancestry

Re: Plat map/land record look-up - Richfield Township

LAHEATH — 2010-03-16 17:59:21Z

How are you finding these bits of info? Is it online or do you have a separate source of info?

Re: Plat map/land record look-up - Richfield Township

ELLinSpain — 2010-03-16 17:46:49Z

you hav'nt given any dates so there is

Name: Patrick Tully
Gender: Male
Spouse Name: Mary Leonard
Marriage Date: Nov 20, 1855
Marriage County: Adams
Comments: This record can be found at the County Court Records, Film # 1845384 -1845385.

no land records (in what I have)

Re: Plat map/land record look-up - Richfield Township

LAHEATH — 2010-03-16 16:55:20Z

Ellin, where are you finding these things? I would love to have a similar description for my g-grandfather, Patrick Tully, who owned property in Bloomfield, Ellington Twp, Illinois, from about 1865 thru 1889. I can find him on a plat map from that time, but don't know how to read the map to get a description of his land so I can trace how and who he purchased it.

Re: Plat map/land record look-up - Richfield Township

ELLinSpain — 2010-03-16 15:29:49Z

Name: Oscar F. Leach
Spouse: Louisa Enlow
Date: 24 Mar 1846
County: Adams
State: Illinois
Microfilm: 1845384

SPELLING!!
Name: William Stansberry
Spouse: Samira Brown
Date: 16 Apr 1848
County: Adams
State: Illinois
Microfilm: 1845384

sorry but I'm in UK and have no idea abount what or where these counties are so:

Name: William Stanberry
Issue Date: 20 May 1841
State of Record: Illinois
Acres: 80
Accession Number: IL2940__.439
Metes and Bounds: No
Land Office: Palestine
Canceled: No
US Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)
Document Number: 10509
Legal Land Description:
Section Twp Range Meridian Counties
24 11-N 9-E 3rd PM Coles

cant see anything for Richfield County for him nor his wife - cant see anything in his wife's name

Re: Plat map/land record look-up - Richfield Township

allez2008 — 2010-03-16 15:02:48Z

Thank you for the look-up. I know very little about land records, and am wondering if any of those listed would be in Richfield Township, Adams County. Also, is the issue date the date that the land was purchased? I can place my Wm Henry Stansbury and his wife Semira in Richfield, Adams County in the 1850 census, which has him recorded as owning land. I know he left IL about 1855 and settled in WI. I am hoping to find the land description of the land he was living on in the 1950 census and then to find the records of how he disposed of the land when he moved.

The land they are recorded on in the 1850 census is listed right next to land ownded by his wife's brother Oscar Leach. If by chance the land was owned by his wife could it be listed in her name, Semira Leach Brown Stansbury? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Re: Plat map/land record look-up - Richfield Township

ELLinSpain — 2010-03-15 17:53:35Z

Name: William Stansbury
Issue Date: 6 Oct 1817
State of Record: Illinois
Acres: 160
Accession Number: IL5000__.037
Metes and Bounds: No
Land Office: Illinois
Canceled: No
US Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: May 6, 1812: ScripWarrant Act of 1812 (2 Stat. 728)
Document Number: 4486
Legal Land Description:
Section Twp Range Meridian Counties
35 7-N 6-W 4th PM - 1815 Illinois Hancock

having deposited in the general land office a warrent in his name numbered 4486 there is granted - late a private in the [Marshalls] company of the 14th infantry a tract of land containing 160 acres being the NW quarter of section 35 of township 7 north in range 6 west & to his heirs and assigns for ever
6th Oct 1817
William made his mark

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Name: William K Stansbury
Issue Date: 1 Nov 1849
State of Record: Illinois
Acres: 40
Accession Number: IL3730__.376
Metes and Bounds: No
Land Office: Danville
Canceled: No
US Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)
Document Number: 9895
Legal Land Description:
Section Twp Range Meridian Counties
9 22-N 4-E 3rd PM McLean

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Name: William Stansbury
of Owen County & Indiana
Issue Date: 15 May 1852
State of Record: Illinois
Acres: 160
Accession Number: IL2730__.065
Metes and Bounds: No
Land Office: Vandalia
Canceled: No
US Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)
Document Number: 16154
Legal Land Description:
Section Twp Range Meridian Counties
32 4-N 8-E 3rd PM Clay

Re: Plat map/land record look-up - Richfield Township

allez2008 — 2010-03-14 21:39:38Z

I have hit a brick wall tracing this family. My only hope seems to be land records. I would be so happy if I could obtain the land description/location for this family. Thank you.

Re: Mast Family

noreba — 2010-03-13 02:58:08Z

No I don't think this Mast family were ever in Adams County. I am pretty new at geneology and didn't realize it was Adams County IL page.
I don't know if this is my guy for sure. My grandfather was Harold Mast and his father's name was George W Mast who had a brother named Frank. I am kind of thinking this is correct. But I found other information re; this lineage that has Sebastian's son George with a different initial. The area could be correct.
Thank You for the information.
N.Trimm
Noreba@comcast.net

Re: WAMPLER, Valentine

lavenderpeony1 — 2010-03-12 19:49:19Z

I'm researching Felty...there was a Valentine Felty...why is your "Valentine" written "Felty" Wampler?

Mistaken

noreba — 2010-03-11 21:19:03Z

Didn't realize I was on the Adams thread. Sorry I am pretty new at this searching. Thank you for the information.

Re: Mast Family

wfmeld — 2010-03-11 19:27:31Z

I found the Sebastian Mast family in the 1880 Defiance Co., OH, census. George was 13 y.o. at that time. Is that you guy?

I will send a PDF file of the census to your email address.
............
By the way -- you posted your query on the Adams Co., IL, message board. Was that family ever in Adams County, IL? Every county in the USA has its own rootsweb message board.

Fred

Mast Family

noreba — 2010-03-11 03:04:41Z

Searching for the father of Goerge W Mast wife Lydia. Lived in OH, unsure if Deviance of Paulding. Could be the same place. Pretty new at this stuff.
Believe his father could be Sebastian Mast and wife Eva J.
The link may be his brother Frank. Anyone has any information it would be greatly appreciated.

Re: adams in mansfield,louisana

scottfittstyler — 2010-03-09 21:08:14Z

well im sorry every body i was trying to post on the adams in mansfield la. not adams county im sorry dont know how i did that ,i,ll repost thank you all for the responces .scott

Re: adams in mansfield,louisana

sallyyarbrough56 — 2010-03-09 20:02:33Z

sorry I can't help you as I do not know what your question is or what it might have to do with Adams County Illinois.

Re: adams in mansfield,louisana

patrickalexander1945 — 2010-03-09 20:02:07Z

This is a board for Adams County, Illinois. Perhaps you should be posting this on the board for the surname "Adams".

Re: Rhoades

chasanddar — 2010-03-09 18:44:05Z

Hi my grandfather is Charles Edward Rhoades and he had brothers they live around Bolcrow and Savannah Mo. I do not no where Charles was born he past a way about 1929 married about 1910 had three childern. Was his mother Marry Elizabeth Rhoades her maden name is Smith.

Thank You

Everett

Re: adams in mansfield,louisana

LNaderhoff6317 — 2010-03-09 18:38:20Z

I guess I'm a bit confused. What link does your family have to Adams County? It's hard to find someone unless you have a place to start.

Re: adams in mansfield,louisana

scottfittstyler — 2010-03-09 17:47:44Z

thanks you are the first ok everybodies dead.i,ve tryed the 1900,s cencus nothing but deciet i had a account at ancestry but it didnt help.all i know my ggrandmother was born in 1892 her last brother died around late 40,s all her children were born in mansfield,la.her husband joh,h.white i believe was from ohio .i dont really know if my ggmother was born in mansfield,la .i tried everything i had the means to do .thanksmy name is william scott fitts .do u think she was from up north ,that would be the bomb,he he

adams in mansfield,louisana

sallyyarbrough56 — 2010-03-09 16:45:29Z

What a nice way to ask for help. I do read the boards and do help when I can. What have you done to find information?
Do you have the census reports? marriage licence,obituary,date your grandmother died as i do not know when you were 16? Brothers names, do you have a specfic question or do you just want random information?Do you have anything that would help a person help you?
Sally in southern oregon

adams in mansfield,louisana

scott1s79s0sfvn6amp9s9520qisfolkhu — 2010-03-09 12:29:01Z

i guess no one reads these messages or everybodies lazy,so ill try again my ggreatgrandmother was born in 1892 her name was verna eunice adams ,she had 7 brothers,in mansfield they must have beeen something cause every thing is named after them. my grandmother died when i was 16 so i dont no much all of her children were borh there also .she married john h. white in 1913.the children were jack jr. ruth v. an cecile marie white. can any one help? thanks scott at tylerconnect.net

Wills of Journey family

RaVaeAnn — 2010-03-07 04:37:05Z

If possible, I'm looking for wills of Peter Journey dying in Adams Co., in early 1800s or his wife (possible name Sarah or Sally). Also, looking for will of Joseph W. Journey. If help is available, thank you very much.

Emma W. Cox

josekil — 2010-03-05 20:03:24Z

I have her obituary if anyone is looking for it. It is not dated except for the backside has a death of Dec 26.

Re: SEWARD

LadySage02 — 2010-03-05 18:16:51Z

you will also find Seward's on the Greenmount Cemetery page
http://www.greenmountqcy.com/

Re: SEWARD

LadySage02 — 2010-03-05 18:10:40Z

I have Seward's in the New Providence Cemetery, Ursa, IL
Lot 198
Byrum Aug 6, 1815-Jun 25, 1891
Mary M. 1822-1916
Timothy 1850-1928
Sarah W. 1850-1040
Kistah d/o B. M. Seward d. Feb 3, 1879 16yr 5m 12d
Phebe McKune d. Nov 17, 1878 37yr 7m w/o John d/o B. & M. Seward (she is buried next to Byrum I have her headstone pic)
Infant McKune no info
Willis Seward 1881-1963
Bessie May 1886-1950
Lot 205
Thomas J. Jan 1, 1846-Apr 19, 1916
Drucilla June 12, 1849-Oct 29, 1918
children of T. J. & D.
Willie Nov 19, 1854-May 11, 1885
Mary Apr 24, 1872-Jan 24, 1885
infant son Oct 19, 1881
Minnie Dec 5, 1883-Jan 8, 1885
[taken from Cemeteries of Adams County, Vol III]

Graceland Cemetery, Quincy , IL
Mahlan H. Seward d. Feb 15, 1910 88yr
Malon B. Mar 1, 1861-Jan 2, 1917 55 yr
[taken from Quincy Cemeteries]

1880 Illinois Mortality Schedule
Christina Seward 3 1/2 birth IL month died Feb Lung Fever

Old Loraine Cemetery
Corrections
Samuel Sr. Seward s/o Byrum & Phoebe Thomas Seward Feb 21, 1824-Mar 3, 1904
Lucy Ann Ross w/o Samuel 1828-Mar 19, 1899
Julia Ann Poling d/o Samuel & Lucy Seward
Mary Seward Hunter w/o Slyvan d/o Samuel & Lucy Seward Apr 11, 1868-Oct 12, 1896
Charles Merle Seward s/o Samuel Jr. & Etta Nutt Seward
[taken from Cemeteries of Adams County, Vol VI]

Old Loraine Cemetery
Julia A. Poling Oct 11, 1848-Aug 30, 1904
Lucious Poling Jun 3, 1847-Feb 10, 1924
Charlie Merle Seward s/o S. & E. d. Mar 23, 1909 1yr 1m 5d

New Loraine Cemetery
Samuel 1874-1958
Etta 1877-1977
Clinton Seward 1851-1930
Mary R. 1861-1936
Ruth Seward 1919-1921
Edith Seward 1914-1921
Harry G. Seward 1884-1967
Jennie 1891-1985

Ebenezer Cemetery
Otis Seward Sept 20, 1921-Jan 30, 1989
[taken from Cemeteries of Adams County Vol IV]

Payson New Cemetery
Presley Z. Seward Jan 26, 1863-Jan 18, 1936
Mary C. Seward Apr 13, 1859-Nov 21, 1944
Willis J. Seward Oct 2, 1890-Apr 30, 1963 Ill Pvt 3 Bn Trench Arty
Mary M. Sept 27, 1893-May 21, 1980
[taken from Cemeteries of Adams County, Vol I]

Mahaly Seward d. Feb 15, 1849 age 33, Wife of Pitney Seward. Left 6 children and husband. Formerly from Hamilton Co. Ohio. Lived in Adams County 13 years.
[taken from Deaths & Marriages from Early Quincy Papers: 1835-50]

Pitney Seward is found on the 1841 tax list
[taken from Adams County, Il, 1841 Tax List]

that is about all I have unless you would like marriages

[Not my family]

Re: BAILEY, Thomas

benald2 — 2010-03-05 00:38:40Z

Thomas Bailey, a capitalist of Camp Point. who has been prominent in many business enterprises and in advancing progressive measures that prove of much benefit to the county, has been a resident of Illinois since March 20, 1840. He has now passed the eighty-seventh milestone on life's journey, and his career has been one of usefulness and honor.. He was born in Poland, Cumberland county, Maine, on the 8th of October, 1817, and is a son of Levi Bailey, whose birth occurred in the same locality, in April, 1791. He represents one of the old New England families of English ancestry that was founded in America in August, 1635. Thomas Bailey, his grandfather, was born in Newbury, Massachusetts, February 14, 1746, and removed from that state to Maine. He was married to Elizabeth Kimball. Levi Bailey was drafted as a soldier in the war of 1812. he was a farmer by occupation and established his home in Cumberland county, Maine. He was there married to Miss Nabby Haskell, who was born in the Pine Tree state in 1794. There they reared their family and spent their entire lives.

Thomas Bailey is one of a family of eleven children, ten of whom reached mature years, while three are yet living. His youth was passed in Maine, where he was afforded good common-school advantages and after he ceased to be a student he became a teacher in the public schools there. Attracted by the business opportunities of the growing west, he left New England on the 11th of March, I839, and went to Boston, where he worked on a market farm for three months. and also worked four months in a brickyard to get money to go west. He then went to Parkman, Ohio, and later to Troy, that state, where he taught one term of school. In March, 1840, he continued on his westward journey until he reached Adams county, Illinois, where he followed the profession of teaching for five years. Later he was engaged in teaching at intervals, although his time was largely devoted to farming interests, improving two quarter sections of land where he now lives. In I843 he purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land here and began the development of a farm. The tract was wild and unimproved but he soon placed it under a high state of cultivation and carried forward the work of improvement, adding all modern equipments and accessories as they were introduced. He erected a residence and contributed in a substantial measure to the growth and upbuilding of Camp Point by laying out several additions to the town, which has benefited materially by his efforts. From time to time he has purchased land and has been the owner of several hundred acres. His attention, however, has not been confined entirely to agricultural pursuits. for he engaged in merchandizing and milling in Camp Point for a number of years. He has also figured prominently in financial circles and in I867 was the founder of the Bailey Bank, a private banking institution which he conducted with success for thirteen years. Throughout his entire life he has been a very active and enterprising business man, quick to note and utilize opportunities. He has made the most of the advantages which have surrounded him and as the years have passed has become one of the capitalists of Adams county through his judicious investments and his careful management of his business affairs. About 1873, in company with George W. Cyrus, he, established the Camp Point Journal and continued its operation for three years, when he sold out to Mr. Cyrus, present editor.

Public interests have received the co-operation and support of Mr. Bailey, who in office has proved his loyalty to the general good. He was elected, in 1850, as the first supervisor of his township and served for five years. In I858 he was elected for a term of three years, and about 1875 was once more chosen for that office. For two years he served as chairman of the board of supervisors and altogether acted as chairman for about five years. He is now the only survivor of the first county board. For forty years he filled the office of justice of the peace in Camp Point township and his decisions were strictly fair and impartial, being based upon the equity of the case and the law applicable thereto. He has been a delegate to county, state and national conventions and has ever been unfaltering in his support for the principles of his party.

Mr. Bailey was married in Camp Point, March 13, I845, to Miss Rebecca Seaton, who was born in Kentucky but was reared mostly in Illinois. Her father was Richard Seaton, who came from Kentucky In 1835. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Bailey was born a daughter, Eleanor, who became the wife of A. B. Kelley, a jeweler of Camp Point. She died in December, I881, and Mr. Kelley has also passed away. In the spring of I894 Mr. Bailey was called upon to mourn the loss of his first wife. He was married again in I895 to Pamelia J. Johnson, the widow of George R. Johnson. She was born in Kentuckv but was reared in Illinois, coming to this state in 1831. By her first marriage she had ten children, eight
of whom are yet living.

Mr. Bailey is a member of the lodge and chapter of the Masonic fraternity at Camp Point. He has served as master of his lodge and has also been its representative to the grand lodge. lie was made an Odd Fellow in 1858 and a Mason shortly afterward. He has likewise filled all of the chairs in the Odd Fellows lodge, is past grand and is a member of the encampment. He has started a number of lodges and he gave most liberally toward the building of the Odd Fellows lodge hall in Camp Point. His fellow members showed their appreciation of his services and personal worth, in 1892, by presenting him with a fine star medal, indicating a membership of a quarter of a century. In his political views Mr. Bailey was an old line whig and cast his first presidential ballot for William Henry Harrison in I840. In I856 he supported John C. Fremont, the first candidate of the new republican party, and has since voted for each of its presidential nominees with the exception of the years 1872 and I876, when he voted for Horace Greeley and Samuel J. Tilden respectively.

Mr. Bailey gave to the town of Camp Point a tract of land of twenty acres adjoining the corporation limits on the north, which is known as Bailey Park. He also built and gave to the town its opera house and the income derived therefrom is given to the worthy poor of the town. He is a man of benevolent and kindly spirit, generous to the poor, and indeed he cannot listen to a tale of distress unmoved. His sympathy is manifested in substantial assistance and many have reason to bless him for what he has done for them in their hour of need. As a pioneer settler he is familiar with the history of the county from the period when it was just emerging from its primitive condition and taking on the evidences and change of civilization. In I844 he broke prairie here with four yoke of oxen, commencing this work with teams of wild steers which he continued driving until they were well broken to the. work. He has seen great changes along agricultural lines, and In fact all departments of activity in Adams county, and has always favored progress and improvement. His name has been a synonym of integrity in business affairs, and he is to-day one of the most honored and respected residents of this portion of the state.
PAST AND PRESENT OF THE CITY OF QUINCY AND ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
By William H. Collins. S. J. Clark Publishing Co.; 1905.

Re: BAILEY, Thomas

BonnieBailey42 — 2010-03-03 05:12:59Z

im Bonnie Bailey and im related to jesse c. Bailey who happens to be thomas Bailey any infor u can give me on there father and his father would be great.

Re: Henry Schenk, altar builder.

LAHEATH — 2010-03-01 17:18:47Z

I was able to get a pretty good translation on google, but you'll have to guess at some of the words :-) - Lois

Henry Schenk, a gifted carver from Osterwick altar, in the States.

Joan Bernard Heinrich (Henry) Schenk from the Münsterland came around 1866, at Quincy. Henry Schenk, 21 In August 1834 the peasantry Höven No. 20 in the small community Osterwick geboren His father was a laborer Joan Bernard Schenk and his mother was Mary Catherina Schenk, born Averkamp.
Henry Schenk decided after serving in the German army, that he professionally, not in the small town Osterwicknen could remain eligible and needed a change of location for his be...cational goals, just after the Familientradition. Even in Germany and in Switzerland, he learned the skill and the merei Zimphobia in the Holzschnitze rei. The sources noted that Henry in Switzerland have had contact with the Franciscan order. After he had settled in Quincy, he married in Quincy on 14 October 1867 Elizabeth Holtgreve. She was born in Ohio, her father was from Lienen, Germany amended the States eingewan.
Shortly after Henry Schenk came to Quincy, he made friends with a Franciscan brother Adrian Wewer who, geboren 1836, in Harsewinkel. Brother Adrian Wewer was one of the most important churches builders in America until 1900 and designed more than 100 church buildings, from New York to California to Oregon.
Brother Adrian Wewer used the skill and the skill of the Henry Schenk in the woodworking arbeition to his and Henry's advantage. The interior of the old St. Boniface Church of tius..vation needed a Reno. The roof was carried by large brick columns ge...impeding the view of the community members on the altar. Brother Adrian subsequently designed the new interior space. The brick columns were removed and replaced with slim iron columns. Ei...Nige people doubted Henry Schenk's abilitis, for this project was his first work as a master. But after the stel done... tion of the project, 1869 Father Theodore Bruener stated in its history in 1887 found that "everything ...nen distrust of the" ..." man in the Münster was the disap...."
Because of its exceptional dexterity Ge Henry Schenk was now also used on their projects in Quincy:
He was the ...ter of the preliminary work ... Zim merleute the construction of St. Anthony's Church in Melrose.... Towns in Adams County, Illinois, was inaugurated in 1870 introduced...
Then develop... threw Mr. Schenk eastern Ge...ings on the campus of today's universities... TY Quincy. The building was built in 1870-1871, worked with Henry Schenk as a contractor for Zim merarbeit. Henry Schenk provided further contributions to architecture Quincy:
In 1868 he built the church tower and the altar for the old St. Joseph's Church in Gilmer Township in Adams County, Illinois. The old high school "Our Lady" in Quincy, Eighth, Vermont in 1872 designed by him.
In 1886 he was assigned to the rooms work of the St. Francis Church. Henry Schenk also built the three altars for the St. Mari (St. Mary's?) Enkircher in the 1890 annual ren...One of the most beautiful churches in Quincy is the second catholische St. John's Church, which was made of limestone from a quarry some northern constructed...Lich of Cedar Creek on the lower road. The structure was designed by Father Joseph Still, with his help. Mr. Schenk also produced the oaken church benches. This church was finished in 1898. Henry Schenk built many altars for Catholic churches in the Midwest. Father Bruener described his impression of the reputation of Mr. Schenk in his history of the Catholic Church in Quincy in 1887 having introduced this way: "... and Mr. Schenk is a prudent master ... now the whole country as an altar farmer (builder?) known ...". 1887 Mr. Schenk employed having at least 20 people, who built in his workshop located - behind the Alley 833 Kentucky - under Henry's leadership altars.
Brother Adrian Wewer estimated Henry Schenk's abilities seem very much. So he called him often to plan for his altars and building projects. It is true probable that he, Henry Schenk's skill and talent to other Baumeister has passed on. The altars were manufactured during the winter months in Quincy and spent the summer months in the churches in the Middle West. Mr. Schenk's built many altars for Catholic churches, including in Nebraska and Dakota. Layers is about Henry Schenk's masterpieces in the Oertli's Ge.... be directed not much has been. This is evidently, therefore, that he was a quiet modest, and hard-ar.... ner was beitender man who was not important. It was not always just for his good. Beit paid skilled workers, so he was not a rich man.
The building of St. Anthony's Church is a good example of the significant contributions at.... that's the people in the Münster in the construction of schools and churches in the Catholic community contributed...Quincy, ...dar.
Anton Bordewick ...spen dete... 10 acres of land for the construction of a church in Melrose towmship in Adams County, Illinois. Brother Adrian Wewer designed the new church in this town. The foundations were donated by Joseph Brinkmann from a quarry of his farm, about a mile northerly from St. Anthony, while his brother Bernard Brinkmann $ 100 donated to the Beit Ar.... The foundation was the teacher of God loved ¬ Jakoby from St. Antonius Ge... placed congregation, who was also a stonecutter.
Willing, Henry established a goats gelbren ¬ ¬ nofen southeast of the church. The clay of the hillside was verbacken (made?) into bricks. Bernard Bloemer and Henry were the Mau...rer. Schenk, Henry was responsible for the carpentry work. In June 1870 the new church by Bishop Jo seph was inaugurated....Baltes.
Henry did not talk much and was literally a swat?. He used to take his clients often to eat back home, where his daughter, she entertained as a guest issuer.....
Henry died in Quincy on 17 December 1901 at the age of 67 years. Many of his works today may still be.... account will be appreciated, for it to terließ... ge... sent through his works of construction and decoration of katholischen churches in Quincy, not only a rich precious legacy, but also in many Catholic churches in Dakota and Nebraska and nationwide.

Henry Schenk Osterwick born in Westphalia, was a brilliant farmer altar and altar ....schnitzer in the States.

--Martin Wood mholz@t-online.de

Re: Seward

lolav75 — 2010-02-28 23:54:11Z

Hi. My husband was a Seward. His family do not use computer so im here for them. George Washington Seward was his grandfather and we only know he lived in Wisc. and MN. We heard a Stern/Stearn or some thing took in two Seward boys, George and James and that was in MN. No idea when he was born but my guess would be ca 1849 or so. But wondering where they came from to get to our part of the country.
I thank you.
Viola.

Re: Marshall / Slade possibly Merrill, WI

dkjentlie — 2010-02-26 17:28:26Z

Thanks I sure will.

I found this, apparently written by my great-grandfather that really filled in some great information.

http://www.usgennet.org/usa/wi/county/lincoln/lincoln/data/b...

Re: Marshall / Slade possibly Merrill, WI

ELLinSpain — 2010-02-26 17:17:28Z

you are most welcome

be interested to see how you get on - give regards to your mum and aunt

Regards

Ell

Re: Marshall / Slade possibly Merrill, WI

dkjentlie — 2010-02-26 17:14:34Z

Wow, thanks. this looks like a lot of great information I'll have to sift through and run past my Aunt.

I will be traveling to Wisconsin at the end of next week (unfortunately not close enough to Merrill to check in person)but I hope to get some time with my Mom (in a nursing home) and her sister, my aunt to see if any of this jogs any memories or if it fits what they do know.

The one in La Crosse looks good however it is quite a ways away from Merrill, especially given the travel methods of teh day.

Chuck

Re: Marshall / Slade possibly Merrill, WI

ELLinSpain — 2010-02-26 16:56:08Z

Name: Werner Slade
Census Date: 1 Mar 1885
Residence County: Greenwood
Residence State: Kansas
Locality: Shell Rock
Birth Location: Wisconsin
Family Number: 14
Marital Status: Single
Gender: Male
Estimated birth year: abt 1869
Race: White
Line: 12
WITH
THE BLAKELY FAMILY

Re: Marshall / Slade possibly Merrill, WI

ELLinSpain — 2010-02-26 16:43:46Z

1880
Name: Wm. B. Slade
Home in 1880: Clinton, Vernon, Wisconsin
Age: 70
Estimated birth year: abt 1810
Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Father's birthplace: England
Mother's birthplace: England
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Widower
Race: White
Gender: Male
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Name: Adalbert Slade
Home in 1880: Clinton, Vernon, Wisconsin
Age: 22
Estimated birth year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Relation to Head of Household: Son
Father's Name: Wm. B.
Father's birthplace: England
Mother's birthplace: New York
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: On Farm
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
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Name: Clement W. Slade
Home in 1880: Clinton, Vernon, Wisconsin
Age: 21
Estimated birth year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Relation to Head of Household: Son
Father's Name: Wm. B.
Father's birthplace: England
Mother's birthplace: New York
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: On Farm
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Mal
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Name: Werner Slade
Home in 1880: Clinton, Vernon, Wisconsin
Age: 13
Estimated birth year: abt 1867
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Relation to Head of Household: Son
Father's Name: Wm. B.
Father's birthplace: England
Mother's birthplace: New York
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: At School
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male

Re: Marshall / Slade possibly Merrill, WI

ELLinSpain — 2010-02-26 16:38:24Z

1910
Name: Clement W Slade
CEMENT CONTRACTOR
Age in 1910: 50
Estimated birth year: abt 1860
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: England
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Home in 1910: Wichita Ward 6, Sedgwick, Kansas
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
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Name: Adelbert H Slade
CEMENT LABOURER
Age in 1910: 57
Estimated birth year: abt 1853
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Relation to Head of House: Brother
Father's Birth Place: England
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Home in 1910: Wichita Ward 6, Sedgwick, Kansas
Marital Status: Married 5 YEARS
Race: White
Gender: Male
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Name: Minnie Slade
LABOURER - VINEGAR FACTORY
Age in 1910: 28
Estimated birth year: abt 1882
Birthplace: United States of America
Relation to Head of House: Sister-in-law
Father's Birth Place: United States of America
Mother's Birth Place: United States of America
Home in 1910: Wichita Ward 6, Sedgwick, Kansas
Marital Status: Married 5 YEARS
NO CHILDREN
Race: White
Gender: Female

Re: Marshall / Slade possibly Merrill, WI

ELLinSpain — 2010-02-26 16:33:46Z

wonder if William B is actually William R or just bad copying as:

US LAND OFFICE
Name: William R Slade
Issue Date: 1 Sep 1869
State of Record: Wisconsin
Acres: 40
Accession Number: WI1010__.225
Metes and Bounds: No
Land Office: La Crosse
Canceled: No
US Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: May 20, 1862: Homestead EntryOriginal (12 Stat. 392)
Document Number: 310
SECTION: 18
TWP 14-N
RANGE 3-W
MERIDIAN 4th PM - 1831 MN/WI
COUNTIES Vernon

Re: Marshall / Slade possibly Merrill, WI

ELLinSpain — 2010-02-26 16:27:26Z

was in Spain - not back to good ol' Blighty!!

this looks promising

1870
Name: William B Slade
FARMER
Birth Year: abt 1810
Age in 1870: 60
Birthplace: England
Home in 1870: Clinton, Vernon, Wisconsin
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image
Post Office: Viroqua
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Name: Mary E Slade ( E for Elizabeth?)
Birth Year: abt 1829
Age in 1870: 41
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: Clinton, Vernon, Wisconsin
Race: White
Gender: Female
+
Name: Idella Slade
FEMALE
Birth Year: abt 1857
Age in 1870: 13
Birthplace: Wisconsin
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Name: Adelbert Slade
MALE
Birth Year: abt 1857
Age in 1870: 13
Birthplace: Wisconsin
+
Name: Clement Slade
Birth Year: abt 1859
Age in 1870: 11
Birthplace: Wisconsin
+
Name: Hemer Slade
Birth Year: abt 1867
Age in 1870: 3
Birthplace: Wisconsin

Re: Marshall / Slade possibly Merrill, WI

RDeatherage9395 — 2010-02-26 16:13:00Z

My suggestion would be to go after what is in Vernon Co Wisconsin for Adella's parents, and then follow through with Adella's brothers who went to Sedgwick Co Kansas.

Check death records in Vernon Co WI for William B. Slade's record (he last appears on 1880, his wife Mary appears to have died 1876). Microfilm in library might hold old papers for obits (Vernon Co WI rootsweb is giving me a lockout right now so I can't see what resources might be available for you to check and where in that county) Adella appears to have had a twin brother, Adelbert "Harry" Slade, also brothers Clement and Warren.

A search for the Marshall's death records in Lincoln Co WI and a look for obits might be helpful on moving back on the Marshall part.

Do you know the names of the Marshall siblings who went West 'never to be heard from again'?

Re: Marshall / Slade possibly Merrill, WI

ELLinSpain — 2010-02-26 10:30:24Z

WW1

Name: William Walter Marshall
A CARMAN
WIFE: HARRIETT
County: Vilas
State: Wisconsin
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Birth Date: 19 Sep 1891
Race: White
FHL Roll Number: 1674997
DraftBoard: 0

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Name: Fred S Marshall
LABOURER
SINGLE
County: Lincoln
State: Wisconsin
Birthplace: Wisconsin;United States of America
Birth Date: 25 Mar 1893
Race: Caucasian (White)
5'8" TALL
MEDIUM BUILD
BROWN EYES
BLACK HAIR
FHL Roll Number: 1674749
DraftBoard: 0

Re: Marshall / Slade possibly Merrill, WI

ELLinSpain — 2010-02-26 10:23:08Z

WISCONSIN BIRTHS

William W Marshall 19 Sep 1891
Lincoln
REEL D0007
RECORD 016703

Re: Marshall / Slade possibly Merrill, WI

ELLinSpain — 2010-02-26 10:12:55Z

1880
Name: Wiljam Marshal
Home in 1880: Webster, Vernon, Wisconsin
Age: 30
Estimated birth year: abt 1850
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Edalle
Father's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's birthplace: Ohio
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
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Name: Edalle Marshal
Home in 1880: Webster, Vernon, Wisconsin
Age: 22
Estimated birth year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Relation to Head of Household: Wife
Spouse's name: Wiljam
Father's birthplace: England
Mother's birthplace: New York
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Keeping House
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Female
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Name: Mary Marshal
Home in 1880: Webster, Vernon, Wisconsin
Age: 8M
Estimated birth year: abt 1879
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Relation to Head of Household: Daughter

Re: Marshall / Slade possibly Merrill, WI

ELLinSpain — 2010-02-26 10:07:01Z

in the 1905 census
William is a Dealer in Real Estate
Adella - no occupation
Mary E is a Teacher
Walter & Fred at school
in Merrill

Re: Marshall / Slade possibly Merrill, WI

ELLinSpain — 2010-02-26 09:43:58Z

1900
Name: William Marshall
INSURANCE AGENT
Home in 1900: Merrill, Lincoln, Wisconsin
Age: 50
Birth Date: Aug 1849
Birthplace: Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Spouse's name: Adella E
Marriage Year: 1879
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 21
Residence : Merrill City, Lincoln, Wisconsin
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Name: Adella E Marshall
Home in 1900: Merrill, Lincoln, Wisconsin
Age: 42
Birth Date: Jul 1857
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relationship to Head of House: Wife
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Mother: number of living children: 3
Mother: How many children: 4
Spouse's name: William
Marriage Year: 1879
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 21
HAD 4 CHILDREN - 3 LIVING
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Name: Mary E Marshall
Home in 1900: Merrill, Lincoln, Wisconsin
Age: 20
Birth Date: Oct 1879
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relationship to Head of House: Daughter
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Name: Wm Walter Marshall
Home in 1900: Merrill, Lincoln, Wisconsin
Age: 8
Birth Date: Sep 1891
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Son
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Name: Fred S Marshall
Home in 1900: Merrill, Lincoln, Wisconsin
Age: 7
Birth Date: Mar 1893
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Son

Re: Marshall / Slade possibly Merrill, WI

wfmeld — 2010-02-25 00:46:03Z

I found them in the 1910 WI census -- Merrill, Lincoln Co.

I will attach the PDF file to your email address.
.............
I was wondering why you posted your message on the Adams Co., IL, Message Board.

Do your ancestors have an Illinois connection?

Marshall / Slade possibly Merrill, WI

cjentlie — 2010-02-24 07:30:16Z

I am looking for information on my great-grandfather and great-grandmother. He would be William Lazarus Marshall and she was Elizabeth Adella Slade (or Adella Elizabeth)the had three children, Mary, Fred and Walter. He may have been a Post Master in the Merrill, WI area late 1800s early 1900s. She might have run a boarding house. We don't have any information before them other than the Slades may have come from England by way of New York. He had three brothers that left, apparently to follow a gold rush, never to be heard from again.

I am guessing that William and Elizabeth would have been born around 1865 to 1870. Fred, my grandfather was born in 1893.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. cjentlie@cox.net

Re: Mast Family

J_Mosvick — 2010-02-23 18:34:41Z

My wife's ancestor is Mary Mast as described in my 22 Feb 2010 3:58PM post.

Re: Mast Family

drstrup1 — 2010-02-23 17:12:00Z

My great-grandmother is Rosa (recorded Rosanna in census) Mast, daughter of Eva and Sebastian. Two of her boys, Robert and Curtis Speaker(my grandfather) made several trips to Germany, at some point bringing back dogs. Mom tells me they worked as in merchant marines. Young and adventurous, I guess. Mom has fond memories and pictures of some of the dogs. She grew up on the farm in Farmer, Ohio and has many stories told by her Grandma Rosa. Thanks for the contact info on Deschutes Co. What is your connection to this family? I live relatively close to Defiance County if you have photo or research requests, I can get yours while I work on my own. I would like to spend some time talking with you or corresponding to compare any family lore. Still looking for Sebastian & Eva's place of origin. Know they were married in Defiance Co. Denise Strup in Edon, Ohio

Re: Mast Family

J_Mosvick — 2010-02-22 21:58:45Z

Our Mary MAST parents were Sebastian b. abt 1825 Germany and Eva b. abt. 1832, Germany. Children; Michael, Sofia, Margaret, Barbara, George, Frank, Andrew, Joseph b. abt. 1853, Catherine b. abt. 1856, Mary b. 31 May 1857, and Rosanna b. abt 1859. Who is your connection?

Mary married Peter John Leithauser abt. 1878 and she died 3 Jan 1944, Bend, Oregon. Leithauser family information can be found here in ancestry.com and at the Sisters Country Historical Society, 541-549-8755, in Bend, Oregon, www.sisterscountryhistoricalsociety.org

One of Mary's brothers raised German Police Dogs in Farmer City, northwest part of Defiance County, Ohio. Two of her sisters made hats. See Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio 1860 Census notes Sebastian's owning 800 acres worth $300.

Re: Mast Family

drstrup1 — 2010-02-22 01:44:28Z

If you have any information on the Sebastian and Eva Mast family, I would love to share. I am particularly interested in information about where this family originated. Sebastian and Eva Mast are my g-g grandparents. Sebastian Mast originaly purchased land in Defiance Co., Ohio, then sold part of it to his brother, Ferdinand (sometimes called Fortunat)Mast. Ferdinand was at one time in Richland Co., Ohio. There was another Mast family (George) in Richland County for many years that shared common first names with my two Mast families. Anyone know the connection there?