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You may find information on your ancestors in neighboring counties. Kankakee county was not formed until 1853. Before that, the land north of the river belonged to Will county and the land south of the river, except Essex and Norton townships, belonged to Iroquois county. The land in Essex and Norton townships was admitted to Kankakee county from Vermilion county in 1855. See the queries in Iroquois county and Will county. Read Loretta's Exceptions Page for tips on where you might find people in this region.
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View Queries, January - April 1999
DATE: 4/27/1999
CONTACT: Betty Woods bgwoods@earthlink.net
QUERY: Searching for information on Elias D. Grabill. He had son's Edward F. and John A.L. and Joseph W. and my GGrandmother Winifred E. Grabill.
DATE: 4/25/1999
CONTACT: Janet McCracken queticomcc@aol.com
QUERY: Eduoar(d) BEAUBIEN was born in Three Rivers, Quebec abt. 1803. He and his wife (Margret BROWN) moved to Kankakee Cty abt. 1845. He then followed his son to Kansas in 1870. When did he come to Kankakee Cty? Where did he live? Did he become a US Citizen?
DATE: 4/22/1999
CONTACT: Becky Hunt rl-hunt@uiuc.edu
QUERY: My father was raised with a cousin. Gladys Bradley, her father was Peter Bradley. She came to live with her grandparents from Kankakee. What happen to her father and mother? They lived in Kankakee. Can anyone help? Peter Bradley's father's name was Samuel Bradley.
DATE: 4/21/1999
CONTACT: Nancy S. Rubino Binsap%20@%20aol.com
QUERY: SMITH, DAVIS, LANDON:
I am looking for any information on the following ancestors who lived in Rockville or Kankakee County, Illinois between 1867 and 1901: ERASTUS SMITH, CLARISSA LANDON SMITH, LEONIDAS HAMLIN (or HAMLINE) SMITH, RHODA ANN DAVIS SMITH.
Leonidas moved to Kankakee County between 1866 and 1868 either with or without his parents (Erastus and Clarissa). Leonidas and Rhoda were married in Chicago on December 31, 1879. Rhoda gave birth to seven children in Kankakee County or Rockville between 1881 and 1898. I have extensive information on Leonidas, Rhoda and their descendants after they left Illinois that I am willing to share.
DATE: 4/20/1999
CONTACT: Sheila Gifford p.e.gifford@worldnet.att.net
QUERY: What Indian Tribes are associated with the French Inter-marriages? I am trying to find out which tribe is in our family tree. Maybe Dave King would know. My Maiden name is Sheila Deno . My Grandmother was Della Chayer and My Grand father was Fred Deno. Mitchell Chayer of St. Anne was Della's dad.
DATE: 4/16/1999
CONTACT: Jack Childers injack@aol.com
QUERY: Seeking information for CHILDERS or CHILDRESS families or any related families. Have information to share and would like to learn all details concerning this and related families.
DATE: 4/10/1999
CONTACT: Judy Thompson-Steinkamp njsteinkamp@internetni.com
QUERY: I am searching for THOMAS THOMPSON and ANNA HANSEN THOMPSON, Danish immigrants. THOMAS had been a cavalryman in the Danish Army. After a short time spent in upper New York state, they moved to DeSelm in Kakankee County in 1886 and lived there on a farm, probably as tenant farmers, until approximately 1894. Their children born prior to their arrival would have been; ANDREW PETER, ANTIONETTE HILDEGARD, and KATE, and they attended the Bloom School. Additional children born while they lived here were; ROSE, b 1886, ANNE b. 1889, THOMAS b. 1892, a baby boy named NICHOLAS b. 1893, who soon died, and a second baby boy named NICHOLAS b. 1894 who also died as an infant. Both of these infants are said to have been buried in a graveyard adjacent to the Bloom school, probably in unmarked graves. The THOMPSONS were Catholic and probably attended a church in the area. THOMAS applied for and was granted U.S. citizenship while they lived here. In 1894 the family moved to another farm in the East St. Louis area of St. Claire County IL. ANNA was to die in childbirth two years later, and THOMAS was killed following that in a railroad accident in Joliet IL. The orphaned children were then placed in the Angel Guardian Orphanage in Joliet. I would very much appreciate any help or suggestions that anyone could offer with this, my elderly father's family, as I have hit the proverbial brick wall. Thank you.
DATE: 4/7/1999
CONTACT: Lori Halfhide halfhide@nckcn.com
QUERY: I am currently piecing together the Tremblay family. Jean Baptiste Tremblay married Genevieve Audet 30 October 1832 at St Jean, St Luc, Quebec. They were the parents of several children, including several who came to Kansas: John Baptiste, b 1837, married Euphimie Oullette; Julien, b. 1844, married Marguerite Davies, then Emelie Dumon; and Moise, b. 1842, married Marie Balthazor. Genevieve died at St Joseph in Cloud County and the church record said she was married at the time of her death in 1883. I have not found Jean Baptiste Sr's death here however. Willing to swap info. Thanks!
DATE: 4/7/1999
CONTACT: Lori Smith DSmith8359@aol.com
QUERY: I am searching for any information on Jerry and Agnes Linhart they are my great-grand parents. They had lived in Kankakee, Il for a while because they had a daughter born there who is my grandmother. I know that Jerry died in 1950 but don't know when he was born or where he is burried. Agnes was born Oct.9, 1886 and died July 9, 1970. I don't know who their father and mother was.
Any information would be grateful.
Thanks,
DATE: 4/5/1999
CONTACT: Kay Edmondson mked@prodigy.net
QUERY: I need some information on my great grandfather, James E. Bradford, who entered the Civil War from Kankakee. I know that he had a brother who was a riverboat captain. I don't know anything about parents or family. Is there any census from Kankakee that would show James as the son. He supposedly lied about his age in order to get into the war and I found his name on the roster and the plaque at Vicksburg. Please help me find additional information.
DATE: 4/4/1999
CONTACT: Dia Utterback dutterback@telis.org
QUERY: Searching for any info on Cephas Williams, b. 1831 Madison Co. NY, d. 1894 Kankakee. Married first to Mary Jane McClure, d. 1860-1862. Cephas then married Cora E. Sweet/Sweat/Swett 2 July 1862 in Kankakee Co. Cora first married to Alexander Wilson, b. NY. Alexander died 1859-1862. Cora and Alexander's children were Milo Wilson, b. 1856 Ohio, and Henry Wilson, b. 1859. Cephas and Cora's children were Ralph Williams, b. 1863, Clarence, b. 1867, and Alta Oro b. 1871 all in Kankakee. Cephas served in the Civil War in 20th & 113th Ill. regiments. Cephas died 24 Jan. 1894 Kankakee and Cora 22 Feb. 1905 in Chicago.
I have info to share.
Many thanks.
DATE: 4/2/1999
CONTACT: Pat Gosner ggonser@julian.uwo.ca
QUERY: Peter Adams,died in 1900. He came to Kankakee in 1853. He was the first local agent Illinois Central RR. Moved to Otto. Any information would be appreciated
DATE: 4/2/1999
CONTACT: Pat Gosner ggonser@julian.uwo.ca
QUERY: My great grandfather, James McDonough from Summer, married Margaret Adams in 1855. Last known address was Washington Ave. Kankakee. He is buried in Summer, Ill.
DATE: 4/2/1999
CONTACT: Kathleen A. Groll Kagrag@worldnet.att.net
QUERY: Looking for death date and burial place for Mary Jane Cochran Winnemore, born 1849, Rome N.Y., died approximately 5/3/1893, possibly in Kankakee County, IL. Interested in any information on the Winnemore name.
DATE: 4/2/1999
CONTACT: Kathleen A. Groll Kagrag@worldnet.att.net
QUERY: Looking for death date and burial place for Martha Winnemore Baker, died approximately 1897. She was originally from Grundy County, but may have moved to Kankakee County with her husband Ira after her marriage in 1891.
DATE: 3/29/1999
CONTACT: Paula Currey GTCM90C@prodigy.com
QUERY: I am searching for a family of SMILEYs. My great-aunt Rebecca "Becky" (Thomas), married James S. SMILEY 21 Nov 1867 in Lincoln County, TN. Somehow they became lost and I have been searching for them for a long time. After looking a bit closer on some fading lettering of Becky's picture there is the name of a photograper in Kankakee, IL. Would like to hear from anyone who can help me locate them in Kankakee. There were five children, but I do not have dates of birth: William, John, Ella, Stella and Bert. Will appreciate hearing from anyone on this search.
Paula Currey in Lewisville, Texas
DATE: 3/27/1999
CONTACT: James Simko jsimko.pwm@usa.net
QUERY: Searching for siblings of Mose St.Pierre, b 5/12/1849: David, b 3/06/1839; Edward; Caroline St.Pierre Lefave; Olive St.Pierre Lefave; Josephine St.Pierre Barnes, 1860-1912; Rosalie St.Pierre Durant; Sophie St.Pierre Ducharme; Delia St.Pierre Bertrand 1854-1915.
Also decendants of Mose's first wife Mary Cheffer (Scheffre or Scheffer): Charlie,5/16/87-1932; Henry 1873-1953; Willie 1875-1938; George 3/26/1877-1955; Aggie St.Pierre Manny 9/19/1880; John, 3/10/1882-1938.
Jim Simko, Kettering, Oh
DATE: 3/21/1999
CONTACT: Kelly Chouinard el2kel@aol.com
QUERY: I am looking for information on Bruno CHALKO, born in Vilkia, Russia on March 18th, 1892. He was living in Kankakee in June of 1917 at 504 North 5th Avenue. He may have had a sister or cousin named Alexandra CHALKO JANUSZKI.
DATE: 3/21/1999
CONTACT: Lori Halfhide halfhide@nckcn.com
QUERY: Looking for information on a Tremblay family. John Baptiste (born 9/1/1837), Moise (born 7/12/1842) and Julien (born 2/15/1844) were all sons of Jean Baptiste Tremblay and Genevieve Audet. Other known children were: Genevieve, Marie, Flavie, and Francois. John Baptiste Jr. married Euphimie Oullette, Moise married Marie Balthazor and Julien married Marguerite Davis. Moise and Julien were married in Kankakee county. All three came to the St. Joseph, KS area, but the years before are pretty sketchy. Can anyone help me out? I will share what info I do have.
DATE: 3/20/1999
CONTACT: Donn P. Cutler cutlergen@midco.net
QUERY: I am searching for documentation on the marriage of Harve Dillion SNYDER and Anna S ENGER which was to have take place on 12 Oct 1896 in Buckingham, Kankakee Co, IL. I would appreciate any info on this family. They had two sons, Ralph SNYDER b. 25 Jan 1902, Russel SNYDER b. 19 Jan 1908 and one daughter Geraldine SNYDER b 1898-1901 who were born there. If anyone would be able to help me with any information I would be greatful. Thank you.
DATE: 3/18/1999
CONTACT: John St. Pierre jstpierre@email.hga.com
QUERY: I am interested on information regarding Henry St. Pierre, wife; Aurelie, children; Henry, Denise, Dometilde, David, Thomas, Louis and Delphine. They resided in St. Anne around 1860 or 1870.
DATE: 3/16/1999
CONTACT: Gilbert Boisvert wanderer@workmail.com
QUERY: Looking for information about the Fournier family (maternal side), who were probably some of ther early settlers in the Bourbonnais area. My grandfather's name was Joseph Francois Xavier Fournier, his brother's name was Alfred Fournier. I don't know much about the great grandparents, except that they eventually ended up in Lewiston, Maine. My grandfather was supposedly born in Bourbonnais. According to his stories, he was raised along the MISSISSIPPI river during his youth. I would appreciate any information that might be available. Are there many Fourniers left in the area?
DATE: 3/15/1999
CONTACT: Jacquelyn Glavinick glavinic@info2000.net
QUERY: I am trying to find information about a family that lived in Momence, IL probably all their lives and perhaps still live there. Lucy E RICE b. 30 Jan 1913 married Dick METZ. They had 4 children: Dorothy, Jack, Susie, Mary Kay b. 1951. Who did the girls marry? Do the families still live in Kankakee County, IL. I would like to contact someone from this family in order to get information to include in a family history I am writing.
DATE: 3/15/1999
CONTACT: Terry Clark twclark@niia.net
QUERY: Have just recently started to reaserch my grandfather, Hershel McPherson, who according to family info was born in Kankakee, Ill. in approximately 1890 to 1900. Sometime shortly thereafter around the turn of the century, the family moved to Northeast Ar. (craighead co.). He had a sister Bessie and possibly others. Can't seem to find his fathers name. Thank you
DATE: 3/10/1999
CONTACT: Carol Brockman CBsocks@aol.com
QUERY: Looking for any information on the Starkey and Hibb families of Sherburnville, Yellowhead Township. Many are buried in the Sherburnville Christian Church cemetery.
DATE: 3/7/1999
CONTACT: Robert Kluckhohn RKluckhohn@aol.com
QUERY: Would like to exchange info concerning the following family group:
+- Johann Friederich KLUCKHOHN-661
Friedrich August KLUCKHOHN-326 ¦ 8 Dec 1783 15 Jan 1816
------¦Rentorf,Lippe- Rentorf,Lippe-Detmold,Germany |Detmold,GER | MRIN: 247
+- Wilhelmine Sophie RIEKE-660 MARRIAGE:16 Feb 1844 MRIN: 140 16 Apr 1789
Karoline Sophia Ju KLUCKHOHN-325 Bavenhausen,Lippe-Detmold,GER 18 Jan 1822 Bavenhausen,LippeDetmold,Germany
- Wilhelmina Sophie KLUCKHOHN-391 1844
- Caroline Fredericke Sophie KLUCKHOHN-392 1846
- Friedrich Wilhelm KLUCKHOHN [Rev Mr.]-393 1848
- Emilie Sophie Wilhelmina KLUCKHOHN-394 1850
- Florence KLUCKHOHN-395 1854
- Sophia KLUCKHOHN-396 1856
- Carl KLUCKHOHN-397 1859
- Friederica KLUCKHOHN-398 1862
DATE: 3/6/1999
CONTACT: Les H. Arseneau Larseneau@worldnet.att.net
QUERY: Marriage of:
Adeline CAISSE and Timothy GUIBORD (probably listed as JUIBOYD) I have been told that the record exists in the Kankakee County Clerks "female marriage index book" A24. If you have the church record, possibly at Maternity B.V.M. also, I would appreciate it also.
Thank you, Les Arseneau
DATE: 3/6/1999
CONTACT: Stephen Young styoung@greyhound.com
QUERY: Looking for info on Moses FORTIN who resided in Bourbonais, Il. about 1840. He had 2 wives Mary (unknown) and Caroline LAMIE. Children include; Louise, Edward, Mary, Gertrude, Lidwyn, Edward Philip all of which redided in Bourbonais or Kankakee, IL. Some migrated to Michigan and Wisconsin. Any informaiton would be greatly appreciated.
DATE: 3/2/1999
CONTACT: D. Beaudoin BeaudoinD@aol.com
QUERY: ST. PIERRE. Any info as to the St. Pierre Family of JOSEPH ST. PIERRE would be appreciated. My GM Phoebe was born at St. George 4 April 1883. Moved to Minn where she married my GF Archibald Beaudoin. Passed away May 1977.
DATE: 2/28/1999
CONTACT: Karen Pierson nc169bar@gj.net
QUERY: I am looking for any information on Frank LeBLANC (b-3 Jul 1864 at Bourbonnais and d-3 Oct 1941 at St. Joseph, KS) and his wife Eulalie CHARBONNEAU. They had 3 children before she died and he remarried to Lucille LONGTIN. Any help would be appreciated.
DATE: 2/28/1999
CONTACT: Mark F. L'Ecuyer LICKADICK%20@%20PRODIGY.NET
QUERY: I am looking for any info on the L'Ecuyer name avail. Please let me know if there is any in K3 Co.
DATE: 2/23/1999
CONTACT: Valerie Agosta jagosta407@aol.com
QUERY: Seeking information on the SCHULTETUS family farming in Wichert, Illinois in late 1890s and early 1900s.
DATE: 2/22/1999
CONTACT: Linda Dewey LGuynup@aol.com
QUERY: Hiram W. Hare and wife Ellen Miller Hare arrived in Kankakee from Clinton County, New York,mid-September, 1854. Ellan died of influenza just two weeks later, leaving Hiram and small child (her obit in hometown newspaper said only that there was a child without mentioning age or sex.) Hiram was born about 1826 in Clinton County, NY, As he did not return to NY to live, I'd like to know if he stayed in Kankakee County, remarried, etc.
DATE: 2/19/1999
CONTACT: Bill Mitchell bearcreek@turbonet.com
QUERY: How can I obtain a death certifate for my grandfather, William Thompson Ames. He lived in Berwyn Illinois but died in Manteno, Kankakee County in 1943?
DATE: 2/16/1999
CONTACT: John St. Pierre jstpierre@email.hga.com
QUERY: I am attempting to find information regarding Thomas St. Pierre who was married to Mary Pommier. I believe they lived in St. Anne, Illinois until 1885 or 1886 when they moved to Currie Minnesota with Mary's brothers Cyprien Pommier and Henry Pommier and her sister Victorine Boudreau. I am also interested in a possible connection to Jacques Le Gardeur de St. Pierre. He traveled through Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan areas in the early to mid 1700's. I believe he died in 1755.
DATE: 2/13/1999
CONTACT: Ali Rashid Ali.Rashid@worldnet.att.net
QUERY: Hi, I am a beginner, searching for Stratton family roots which include Illinois,Connecticutt,Virginia, Kentucky, Nebraska, Indiana, and New York. That is about the extent of what I will be seeking. I have had a little success in that I have a copy of the 1880 census, Kankakee County, Illinois, Enumeration District 19, Sheet 6, Line 28, Dwelling 53, Fmily 56, Microfilm T132 roll 219. Ist indicates that my grandfather Thomas H. Stratton, my grandmother Emma, and one of my aunts, Olive, resided there at that time, June 3, 1880. I would certainly be appreciative of any information which might be available. Any costs would be gladly reimbursed.
DATE: 2/9/1999
CONTACT: Dee Schnell DSchn93119@aol.com
QUERY: Elizabeth Steinke Zick Searching for information, was probably born in Posen Province, Germany, came to this country sometime after 1873. Married a Zick or Zicka and lived in Kankakee Cty. in late 1800 and early 1900. Any information would be appreciated. This is all the info we have at this time.
DATE: 2/6/1999
CONTACT: Stan Boland sboland@midwest.net
QUERY: Looking for death date and burial place for Edward Boland who I suspect died sometime between 1892 and 1900. Not to sure about the 1900 other than the fact that he didn't show up in the Census. May have lived his last years with his daughter and son-in-law Thomas Lahners (Catherine Boland). Would appreciate any help given on this.
DATE: 2/6/1999
CONTACT: Judy Swan judyswan@csulb.edu
QUERY: Looking to share information on JAQUISH, Richard and Ellen, who lived in Yellowhead (Grant Park) from 1870 until Richard died in 1900. Children were Louis, Jennie and Arthur. Would also like to know what newspaper in 1900 would have had an obituary for someone who died in
DATE: 2/2/1999
CONTACT: Clea K. Mefford cdm2@micron.net
QUERY: I am looking for Lewis Perry. His child Frank Perry was born in Kankakee city and county in 1861. Lewis is married to Bridget. I'm not sure if this is a second marriage. Lewis and Bridget have two other sons who are born in Illinois also I'm not sure if they are born in Kankakee or not. Lewis was born in Canada and Bridget in Ireland. Anyone who has information I would be interested.
DATE: 1/31/1999
CONTACT: Richard Fleharty rdfleha@pacbell.net
QUERY: I am looking for information about my Grandmother Hattie Aurora Ketcham, born in Kankakee, Illinois in 1873 to Charles Harrison Ketcham and Elizabeth nee Stiles, Ketcham. It has always been rumored that the Ketchams were of Native American decent.
DATE: 1/29/1999
CONTACT: Karen Kotlarchik kkotlar@eznet.net
QUERY: I'm looking for biographical information on Gunner GUNNERSON who was a landowner in Pilot township and died there in 1915.
DATE: 1/28/1999
CONTACT: James Simko jsimko.pwm@usa.net
QUERY: Interested in communicating with decendents of Zephirian St.Pierre and Henriet Martin St.Pierre. They immigrated to Iroquois County, IL in 1849. Their children were: David, Edward, Carolina, Olive, Rosalie, Sophie, Delia and Mose St.Pierre (my g-grandfather). Mose St.Pierre, b 5/12/1849, moved to St.Anne and married Mary Cheffer on 8/24/1869. She died 1882-1883. Mose' second wife (my g-grandmother) was Osianna Soucie, b 10/7/1862.
DATE: 1/28/1999
CONTACT: Mary Vande Lune dmssvl@netusa1.net
QUERY: Looking for the marriage of Meinrad Kaelin to Lydia Werder Abt, 1910. Moved to Louisville, KY bef. 1920
DATE: 1/23/1999
CONTACT: Andrea Spenard aspen63@aol.com
HOME PAGE: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/s/p/e/Andrea-M-Spenard/index.html
QUERY: Hi Everyone!
Just wanted to share this partial listing of "C" last names from the Kankakee City Directory for the year 1876. This is really neat as it lists their occupation and in some cases if the Mrs. is widowed. Good clues. The whole directory is availble at the Kankakee Public Library in their archive room. I have listed last names in ALL CAPS.
Legend as I have guessed at it:s= south; e= east; w=west; n=north;
cor= corner; av= avenue; st.=street;
bet=between; bds= besides;
page 16
- CAPRON Alexander, shoemaker.
- CARIGAN Onesime, barber.
- CARNELL Geo., laborer, w s Merchant st bet East and Schuyler avs.
- CARMICHAEL Mrs. Caroline, widow, w s Dearborn av bet Hickory and Bourbonnais sts.
- CARTIER A., broom maker, n s Merchant st bet Washington and Entrance ave.
- CARSTENS Henry, laborer, n s Entrance av near Cypress st.
- CASLER W. J., artist, n w cor Rosewood av and Hickory st.
- CASLER, Prof. Earl, aftist, nw cor Rosewood av and Hickory st.
- CASS Mrs., widow, n w cor Chicago av and Station st.
- CHABOTTE A., laborer, e s Entrance av bet Merchant and Court sts.
- CHAMBERLAND Chas. retired, s s Merchant st bet Entrance and 3d avs.
- CHAMBERLAND Chas., conductor I.C.R.R., s s Court st bet 4th. and 5th. Avs.
- CHARRON Theophil Sr., blacksmith, w s Schuyler av bet Merchant and Sttion sts.
- CHARRON Theophil Jr., employed at Exchange Hotel, w s Schuyler av bet Merchant and Station sts.
- CHAFFER Peter, stone cutter, n e cor Merghant (sic) st and Entrance av.
- CHARON Frank, laborer, n e cor 4th. av and Bourbonnais st.
- CHARON Louis, laborer, n e cor 4th. av and Bourbonnais st.
- CHESTNUT John, retired, bds Exchange Hotel.
- CHILDS Chas., carpenter, w s Myrtle av near brickyard.
PAGE 17
-CHIPMAN C., retired, s e cor Rosewood av and Chestnut st.
-CHINIGUY Louis, retired, w s Washington av bet Oak and Court sts.
-CHOREY Alex., cabinet maker, w s Schuyler av bet Merchant and Station sts.
-CHOTIER Louis, farmer, n e cor Station st. and 6th. av.
-CLARKE Haswell, cashier 1st National bank, foot Harrison av near River.
-CLARK J.W., agent Ameriacn (sic) Express co., n e cor Hickory st and Dearborn av.
-CLAY Frank, laborer, bds Station st near eastern city limit.
-CLEGHORN Wm., stone and lime dealer, s w cor Harrison av and Station st.
-CLOPP turner.
-CLOUTIER A.J., clerk, s w cor oak st. and 4th. av.
-CLUTZ Charles, wagon maker, west end Bourbonnais st.
-CLYMER J.W., barber, bds city hotel.
-COBB Emory, president First National Bank, s e cor River st. and Chicago av.
-COBB L.B. Kankakee Paper co., bds cor West av and Water st.
-COFFIN James, Justice Peace, s s Court st bet Greenwood and Chicago avs.
-COGAN Philip, laborer, w s 3rd av bet Bourbonnais and River sts.
-COLE F., painter, n e cor 4th. av and Hickory st.
-COLMAN Lucius, retired, w s Greenwood av bet Locust and Cypress sts.
-COLE Peter, painter, n e cor 4th. av and Hickory st.
-COUNTWAY Jos., barber, Est av bet Court and Oak sts.
-COOKE G.H., painter, s. e. cor Greenwood av and Station st.
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I think the "CARTIER" may be a misspelling for "Chartier" and the "Charon" may really be for "Charron" my names that I'm interest in for the Kankakee area are Spenard, Charron, Chartier
my home page address is only a one pager currently and mostly my side, (May, Warren, Merritt from IL,OH, IN, KY & Varpness from MN, Norway & Warsik from PA, Austria) Spenard is my children's father's side of the family. Just starting this branch.
DATE: 1/17/1999
CONTACT: Julie Shroyer julie.a.shroyer@gte.ne
QUERY: I am looking for information on Charles A. Shroyer who was in Illinois 156th Infantry (Civil War). He was married to Jennie Frith (Spelling?) February 10th, 1869. He is buried in a lone grave in Colorado near my home. He may have had family in the Aroma area.
DATE: 1/14/1999
CONTACT: Karen Adams angel@adcomsys.net
QUERY: Looking for orphanage in Kankakee, Illinois in late 1880's, early 1900's. Nicholas Neifing and Elsie Marks married January 13, 1889. They adopted a girl they named Florence Neifing b. January 13, 1889 and a boy they named Lester b. 1887 supposedly from a orphanage in Kankakee, Illinois. Was there a orphanage? Or, a unwed mothers home or perhaps a charity hospital? Any info appreciated! Thanks so much, Karen Adams.
DATE: 1/14/1999
CONTACT: Michelle Brown mbrown6658@aol.com
QUERY: I am searching for information or relatives of Joseph Alfred Viateur LeBrun. He is my grandmother's father who disappeared when she was a child. He was born on Feb. 26, 1895 in Bourbonnais, IL. His mother's name was Elizabeth Ferrow. I know he was alive after he left my grandmother because in 1942 he applied for a social security number, but it was never uses. I realize that he is deceased, but I would like any information concerning him; such as, surviving relatives, death certificate, etc. If you have any information please contact me at the above e-mail address. Thank you.
Michelle Brown
DATE: 1/12/1999
CONTACT: Donna Lange dlange@jvlnet.com
QUERY: I am looking for information regarding Dr.and Mrs. A. Lind. She died in Kankakee in Jun of 1970 and was married there on December 24, 1907. She was a daughter of Wilhelm Ludwig Gade and Elisabeth Reinecke of Reedsburg, Wisconsin. I would appreciate a copy of their obits if possible.
DATE: 1/10/1999
CONTACT: Anna Dickinson amadhouse@earthlink.com
QUERY: My mother remembers going to my great grandmom's funeral in Feb 1957. My ggrandmother was at the 'state hospital' which as one aunt said was in 'Manito' but I have tracked to possibly Manteno. Is that a state hospital? Is there a cemetary there? My mom said that the burial site was within walking distance to the hospital which was a big building. The family lived in Chicago so I had always assumed that the hospital was there. Can someone help? In appreciation, Anna D.
DATE: 1/4/1999
CONTACT: Dwight Wilder dwightwild@aol.com
QUERY: Looking for information on Leroy P. GRAY born in Kankakee, Ill. on 3 Jul 1863. I think his parents were John or Lee GRAY and Harriat ROBINSON They were both born somewhere in Kentucky. Leroy married Martha "Mattie" ALDRICH on 5 Jun 1887 In Trinidad, Colo. They lived in Blaine, Tillamook, Oregon from 1900 until his death 1 Aug 1948. I am looking for documentation On his parent's names.
DATE: 1/2/1999
CONTACT: Jessie Griffin Davis jessied@snowcrest.net
QUERY: I am looking for info in regard to VINCENT FRECHETTE and MARCELLINE BREAU married in 1860 by FR Mailloux. My gt grandfather was their son AUGUST FRECHETTE bn 1862. I know only that they lived in Bourbonnais at that time. I am looking for any info about the family and where they originated in Canada prior to arriving in Illinois.
Jessie Davis jessied@snowcrest.net
DATE: 1/2/1999
CONTACT: Jessie Griffin Davis jessied@snowcrest.net
QUERY: I am looking for info in re to JOSEPH THERRIEN and his wife MARY LOUISE. I know only that they lived in MOMENCE when my gt grandmother MARY LOUISE THERRIEN was born in 1866. MARY LOUISE sisters and brothers were named PHOEBE, EMMA, ROSEANNE, JOSEPH, HENRY, FRED, ARTHUR, and WILLIAM. I believe PHOEBE was born in 1865 and married a DES LAURIES. The younger THERRIEN'S relocated to the Northbrook,IL area. If you know anything re this family or their origins in Canada please contact me.
Jessie Davis
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