Researcher contributed Brickwalls of Fulton County, IL

Simmons
My ancestor was Rosella Douglas Simmons. She was born about 1830 in Mercer Co., PA. Not long after she was born her father, Lebbeus Simmons, Jr., moved to Canton, Fulton Co., IL. She was raised to adulthood in Canton, IL and married a local man named William Henry Mills, who was the son of Gideon I. Mills of Deerfield twsp, Fulton Co IL.
Rosella D. Simmons Mills is listed in the 1850 and 1860 census in Fulton Co IL with her husband and children.
Her husband died in 1864 in the Civil War. I have never found her after the 1860 census. I have found her children living in Fulton Co IL and elsewhere, but no trace of what happened to Rosella, which sometimes is spelled as Rozilla.
Perhaps she died before her husband, perhaps she died afterwards. Perhaps she married again. I would like to find out what happened to Rosella D. Simmons.
Submitted by Lilly Martin, (posted October 2010), nezars@aloola.sy or martinlilly20@yahoo.com

Henry R. Knight
I am looking for information for Henry R. Knight born in Maryland in 1818, went to Iowa and married Sarah Ann Deford. Then he went to Fulton county where he is listed as a farmer. Some children were born in Illinois, I think Fulton county. Sarah died in 1865 and is buried in Greenwood cemetery in Canton. Later Henry married Mary S. Powers in Deerfield Township and then he divorced her.

I would like to know if he owned property in either township, or any other genealogy about this family. Thank you very much! (posted February 6, 2006)

Almira Lacey NORCOTT
I'm looking for information about the parentage of my great, great grandmother Almira Lacey NORCOTT (nee WOODHULL):

Almira Lacey WOODHULL married my great, great grandfather, Ellison NORCOTT, in New York and resided in Seneca Falls, Seneca Co., NY until 1850 when they moved to Canton, Fulton Co., IL with their children, Frederick, Mary, Charles Ellison, and Sarah Frances.

Both Ellison and Almira NORCOTT are buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Canton, IL. (Ellison was buried 04 Jul 1910.)

Any information concerning Almira Woodhull NORCOTT, Ellison NORCOTT and/or any of their children would be greatly appreciated. (posted January 9, 2006) Thank you!

Meeker and Wixom
I am looking for Meeker and Wixom Connection - My GGG grandfather - Squire(William) Meeker - was married to a Phoebe Wixom - had children with her
1. Melville born ca 1826 - My GG grandfather
2. Reuben - ??
3. Joshua born ca 1837
plus we think there are couple of females in there - not sure though a Mary and a Rachael

His father Aaron Meeker - Married Rachael Edwards - was in Fulton County - in 1840

His Brother Moses Meeker Married for the second or third time ? Farris and had Children -in Fulton Co

What I am looking for I any connection to the Wixom family - it has been passed down thru the years - That Squire's first wife was a Wixom - in 1833 there is a land deed in which Squire sells some land to a Wixom
1850 US census he is in LaSalle County living with Nathan Wixom plus Squire's son Joshua is living there
also the is Martin Meeker 6 mo old living with a Turner family

1850 Census Squire is living in Fulton County with brother Moses

In 1849 there is a Marriage certificate of Squire and Mrs. Melinda Tansey -
and then in 1850 there is a marriage certificate of Squire and Nancy Rhea Foutch - whom he married

1840 ILL state census there is P. Meeker living in LaSalle Co - I like to know if this a female that would almost have to be our Phoebe

I am really wanting to find out were Phoebe comes in to our family a Wixom or what ever name - her parents name - or where she is buried the number of children- would also like to find out where Aaron Meeker is buried.

Squire is buried in MESSENGER CEM, DENVER, BREMER CO, IOWA. (posted on November 16, 2005)

Thank you!

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Margaret V. Morgan (b. 1892) daughter of Joseph W. Morgan (b. 1852) and Eva Lalicker (b. 1864). Joseph s father was Nimrod Morgan and his mother s name was possibly Virginia. Nimrod s parents may have been Daniel and Sarah Morgan. Joseph might have been born in Ohio; he died in Ipava in 1916. Eva s death is unknown.

Eva s parents were George Lalicker and Rebecca Parvin. George was son of John and Elizabeth from Ohio. Rebecca was the daughter of Hosea Parvin and Elizabeth France.

My grandmother was raised in Ipava, married and moved to Alberta, Canada around 1913. I would love to find out more about these relatives and their relatives and their family histories. I would appreciate your help in this! (posted on November 7, 2005)

DARE and McCAN
I am researching the DARE and McCAN lines in Fulton CO. My Dares came from OH. Parkes Dare married (28 Sep 1857) Polly Ann McCan, daughter of William MCCAN and Harriet GIBBS McCann who were married 5 Jan 1837 . Polly Ann died before 1887. My McCans are from TN. I would so very much LOVE to hear from anyone with any information to share... I have many names and dates and would be happy to share them too! (posted September 29, 2005)

Hi! I would be interested in anyone tracing the John (age 52) & Rebecca (age 51) McCan family he being a farmer in the 1860 census. Due to my great-grandmother Susan Cokenower (age 7)was living with them at the time wondering if she was an orphan or she was adopted. (posted September 29, 2005)

Looking for any information on Calvin Evans and family. Calvin Evans married Esther Kelly 17 Oct. 1837 in Fulton county. He is listed in the 1840 Federal census being between 30-40, 2 male children under age 5, one female between age 20-30. Calvin was in the manufacturing/trade industry. Calvin paid taxes in 1846 per tax records in Western IRAD archives. Also, Fulton County's will book has an entry dated September 1848 that Esther Evans, executrix, went to court and declared Calvin Evans died January 1848. There is no mention of how he died or where. Esther remarried 1856 to Ezra Johnson and they moved to Kansas by 1860.

Later census records of Calvin's 4 children indicate Calvin was born in New York. Family story says Calvin (or possibly his father) was a ship's master mechanic from Wales. What was he doing in Fulton county, Illinois from 1837 to 1848? Where is Calvin buried? Where in New York was he from ca 1800-1810? Who were his parents? His oldest son William John Evans was born 1839. The other three children were born after 1841. Either William had a twin brother who didn't survive or had an older brother that didn't survive.
Any additional information would be greatly appreciated by descendents of Calvin Evans and Esther Kelly Evans. Thanks! (October 2010)

Bernard E. Dunbar
Hello! I am looking for any records concerning Bernard E. Dunbar b: 4 Oct 1879 d: 26 Apr 1947.
There is a Bernard Dunbar listed on the 1900 Farmer Township Fulton Co. census as son of George and Orlia Dunbar and aged 20 years. There is also a Bernard Dunbar aged 21, listed on the 1900 Census of Bernadotte.
I have heard that Grandpa Bernie came from Bernadotte and settled in Monmouth Illinois He married Iva or Ivey J (Jane) Moore of Biggsville IL. I believe that he was either a car inspector or engineer with the Railroad.
Anything you have on George or Bernard Dunbar in Fulton County or Bernadotte would be appreciated. Thank you! (posted September 14, 2005)

Hi...I found an old newspaper clipping with info concerning Fulton County.
My great-grandfather was James M. Laws, born Feb. 14, 1851, Putman Township, IL.
His parents were James H. Laws and Louisa (Hasson) Laws.
After going to the west in 1868 he returned to Cuba, IL in 1872. He was in grain, stock and coal businesses with interests in the drug business until 1894. He was elected that year as the Fulton County sheriff on the Republican ticket. In 1904, he won the office of circuit clerk. He was a member of the Lewiston, IL board of education, sec/treas of the Lewiston Livestock and Shipping Assoc., Masonic Lodge of Cuba for 58 years, and the Knights Templar Lodge in Havana, IL.
Married Mary Harmison on Oct. 4, 1875.
In 1939, James M. Laws was buried in the Cuba, IL cemetery at age 88.
He had two half-brothers, L.C. Fouts and C.F. Fouts and a half-sister, Mrs. Rose Andrews.
He had a brother, W. H. Laws and a sister, Emma Laws.
Sons: Harry H. Laws and Lewis Calvin Laws
Daughters: Grace Laws and Mary Laws
The clipping listed three grandchildren: one from his son, Harry and two from his son, Lewis. Lewis, my great-grandfather, had died two years prior to his father's death. More information:

Lute s Mother: Mary (Harmison) Laws
Lute s Father: James M. Laws

Lute s Paternal Grandfather: James H. Laws (divorced from Louisa)
Lute s Paternal Grandmother: Louisa Jane (Hasson) Laws

First marriage of James H. and Louisa Jane (Hasson) Laws children: James M. Laws, W. H. Laws, (an infant sibling who died) and two more (total 5, 4 lived)
Second marriage of Louisa (Laws) Fouts to Dougan Fouts, Sr. children: Dougan Fouts, Jr., Lewis C. Fouts, Charles Francis Fouts, Rosa Belle (Fouts) Andrews, and one more (total 5)

Lute s Brother: Harry Hasson Laws, Sr.
Lute s Sisters: Grace Laws and Mary Laws

Lute s Paternal Aunt: Emma Laws (sister to father, James M. Laws)
Lute s Paternal Uncle: W.H. Laws (brother to father, James M. Laws)
Lute s Nephew: Harry Hasson Laws, Jr. (son to brother, Harry)

Lute s Wife: Gertrude Emma (Sanders) Laws, 18__ to 1976
If there is any way for me to find out any more about this side of my family I would appreciate your help. (posted August 18, 2005)

My brickwall is the maiden name of Catherine WACHTEL/WAUGHTEL. Researchers from all over the U.S. have been trying to determine her maiden name. I live in York Co. and I can't find any records to give me a clue. I'm hoping there is a descendant there in Illinois that has some sort of record indicating what it was.

1. Heinrich "Henry" WAUGHTEL was born on 8 Oct 1764 in Windsor Twp, York Co, York, Pennsylvania. He was buried in 1850 in Baughman-Brock Cemetery, Smithfield Illinois. He died on 29 Sep 1850 in Smithfield, Fulton Co, Illinois.

He was married to Catharina "Catherine" WAUGHTEL in 1794 in York, York Co, Pennsylvania. Catharina "Catherine" WAUGHTEL was born on 9 Dec 1772 in York County, Pennsylvania. She was buried in 1855 in Baughman-Brock Cemetery, Smithfield Illinois. She died on 13 Mar 1855 in Smithfield, Fulton Co, Illinois. Heinrich "Henry" WAUGHTEL and Catharina "Catherine" WAUGHTEL had the following children:

+2 i. Johann George WAUGHTEL.
3 ii. Elizabeth WAUGHTEL was born on 3 Jun 1798 in Augusta, Virginia. She died in 1877.
+4 iii. Jacob WAUGHTEL.
+5 iv. Mary (Polly) WAUGHTEL.
+6 v. Frederick WAUGHTEL.
+7 vi. Catherine WAUGHTEL.
+8 vii. Sarah Sally WAUGHTEL.
+9 viii. Henry Clark WAUGHTEL.
+10 ix. Christina WAUGHTEL.
+11 x. Susannah WAUGHTEL.
+12 xi. Rebecca WAUGHTEL

Aichel/Eachel/Achal
Looking for information on the Aichel, Eachel, Achal family that lived in Fulton County 1860, 1870, and 1880. I believe George and his wife Sarah made be buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The Harrington Family connects to this family. Anyone with information could surely help me. In other areas of the U.S., the family name is Eichling. (posted July 5, 2005)

Joseph C. REYNOLDS
My Brick Wall, Joseph C. REYNOLDS, born c. 1822 in Indiana. He moved to Canton area, Fulton Co. IL. by 1841 when he married Mary Elizabeth Appleby.Their children were Catherine, b. 1842, Arvilla, b. 1844, William Henry, b. 1846, Henry Webster, b. 1850, Julia Elizabeth, b. 1852, John D. b. 1860, Clara Alice, b. 1860, Benjamin Lincoln, b. 1863.
They lived in Canton, and Banner Township, Fulton Co. IL., and Jewell Co. and Reno Co. in Kansas. He died in Codell, Rooks Co. KS. when he was killed by a train.
I would like to find the names of his parents and/or siblings. I would like to find the location of his birth in Indiana. (posted June 20, 2005)

Aaron Roberts
Looking for info on Aaron Roberts, born 1809 perhaps in Fulton County, IL. Married 31 Aug 1825 in Fulton County to Mary Polly Eveland. She married James Eggers in 1847 and she and the Roberts' children are living in the Eggers' household in the 1850 census: Alfred born 1827, Charles 1828, Ann 1834, and George 1839. All four children born in Illinois. I'm guessing Aaron died but can't find anything about him beyond what I have here. She didn't remarry until 1847, but there apparently weren't any more Roberts children born after 1839, or none of them lived. Can't find an Aaron Roberts in the 1830 or 1840 census that comes close to matching the household situation of wife's age and four children's ages. Aaron Roberts isn't in any cemetery listing (compiled by FCGS) in Buckheart Township . Will welcome any information that can be passed my way. (posted May 25, 2005) Thanks!

Deborah Ann Jennings
Deborah Ann Jennings, daughter of James Jennings and Marjorie Ann Bauman Jennings, is a real mystery to me. Deborah was born about 1858 and both of her parents died (it appears) by the time of the 1860 census. She is listed as living in the Samuel Bauman household in the 1860 census of Fulton County, Illinois, along with her brother James Sylvester. After that I can not find anything at all about her. Another uncle, Peter Bauman, and his wife have a 2 year old named Debbie living with them in the same census. I have had no luck in finding out if she is actually their child or Deborah Jennings who they had taken in. Any help would be greatly appreciated! (posted May 12, 2005)
Thank you!

MANN family
I am looking for any info or connection to the MANN family. What I have so far is:
Clifford E. Mann, born May 9, 1905 in Canton to Grover C. Mann and Emma C. Haack-Mann. He married Grace Watts on March 25, 1931 in Galesburg. Grace was born December 30, 1910 in Green Valley to John Watts and Edna Lathan Watts. Grace died July 13, 1994. Clifford died April 19, 1995. (posted May 01, 2005) Thank you!

Looking for info on Harriet McDougan b. March 10, 1826 in West Virginia and died on April 18, 1920. Buried in Temple Cemetery with her Husband Isaac Barnes. I can't find her parents. I have Harriet's death certificate and obit which didn't any info on her parents. I know that she had one brother Joseph McDougan who mysteriously disappeared from Fulton County and was never seen again. Joseph was a school teacher at Shinn's School for many years. Joseph's wife was Susan Valentine.

Isaac Barnes and Harriet McDougan had four children: Florence Virginia, b. 1847 Samuel Franklin b. 1849, Jame Parkus b. 1852 and Mary Emma b. 1859 who lived only one year and is buried along side her parents.

Looking for info on Zena Codling, b. march 5, 1893, and died March 8, 1974 in Ipava, Fulton County, Illinios. Buried in Ipava Cemetery with her husband Robert Isaac Barnes b. June 21, 1892 in Table Grove, Fulton County, Ill. died February 26, 1981. Need birth place of Zena and her parent's names.

Simon Elliott
I am have been researching a relative on mine and I am too far away in Northern Illinois to just drop in for research, if any one can help me I would appreciate it greatly. Simon Elliott was born in Northern Ireland about 1772. Died May 4, 1845 in Copperas Creek, Fulton County and is buried May 1845, Banner Cem. (formerly Utica), Fulton County, Illinois. Simon Elliott came over with parents and 7 other siblings. The ship wrecked off the coast of New Jersey and all but 3 brothers died, John, William, and Simon Elliott. Not much of any records found. Simon made a lot of money by buying government land at government prices, loaned money and became wealthy. He never married, lived and died a bachelor, with no children. His estate was settled by his nephew. Simon's estate took 10 years to settle, because so many people owed him money. He was 73 years old when he died. I have been trying to find out from where in Northern Ireland he came from. Don't' know if the death certificate, probate, will, or naturalization papers (if he went through the process) would have it in them. The ship: Faithful Steward sailed out of Londonderry, Ireland. If there were any record to tell his birth place I would be appreciated. I have been stuck for many years on this. Thank you very much. [Posted April 13, 2005]

William Paul Rankin
I am looking for information on my great grandparents. My great grandfather was William Paul Rankin sometimes shown as Rankins. He was born in Philadelphia April 6, 1852 and I have reason to believe he was illegitimate or an orphan. He shows up in the 1860 Illinois Census in Putnam Twp, Fulton County living with Horace and Mary Turner. I'm wondering if there might be any record of a guardianship. He married my great grandmother on February 4, 1875 in Table Grove, Illinois and then they moved to Rossville, Ks. in 1878. Her name was Mary Margaret Swearingen. Their daughter, Lana Pearl Rankin, was my grandmother and I would like to get her birth certificate. She told me she was born in Macomb but I found one site that said Adair, Il. Thank you very much for any help you can give me. [posted on April 6, 2005]

Eyster/Cowic
I am looking for any help that may be available on locating information on Martha Marie "Mattie" Eyster (born about 1861) who married Lewis Harland Cowic (born about 1841) on March 5, 1891 in Fulton County. Lewis may also be known as Leslie H. Cowic. I am especially interested in the EYSTER side of that equation and would love it if somebody could tell me the names of Mattie's parents, but other information is always appreciated!

I would also be appreciative of any information on Thomas H. EYSTER, born about 1866/7 in Illinois and married Effie L. KEELING, daughter of Hayden and Catherine (SNELL) KEELING, on 1/17/1889 in Fulton County. Perhaps Mattie and Thomas were siblings? Thomas and Effie are believed to have been living in Canton as of 1890. Thomas was later found in the 1920 and 1930 Census for Los Angeles County, listed as a "mountain guide." Again, I would be overjoyed if somebody could tell me the names of Thomas' parents, or provide any additional information.

Thank you in advance for your consideration of this query.

C. David Eyster's EMAIL

Northrup
I am trying to find anything I can about a Nehemiah Northrup who married Elizabeth Shaw on January 28, 1841 in Fulton county. They had two children and then he died suddenly and left her a widow. I want to know when and how he died and where he might be buried. I know that it was sometime before the 1850 census because she was a widow at that time. I also would like to know if anyone knows his parents. Thank you!

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Randall family
Looking for any information on the Randall family: Enoch and Hannah, Peter, Isaac, Benjamin, Frederick, Jesse, James, Edwin, Washington, etc... They arrived late 1830's through 1860. Thanks!

Jenny's EMAIL

Newell
Searching for David Newell b 1812 PA. The family appears 1860 Vermont, Fulton Co. ILL Census. Wife Margaret Moody b 1821 PA.

Their children were: Thomas b 1842 PA; Jacob b 1845 PA; John b 1847 PA; Mary b 1849 PA; Rachel b 1850 PA; Robert b 1852 PA; Anna b 1854 PA & William H. b 1858 ILL.

This suggests the NEWELL family became residents of ILL ca 1856-1857 moving from PA. (Where?????)

They moved to Neosho Falls, Woodson Co. Kansas & appear there in 1870 & 1880 Census with Stephen b 1861 & Washington b 1863 both in ILL.

Seeking any info on this family. Desperately seeking from where in PA they came from. Thanks!

Ann's EMAIL

Carlock
My great grandparents, Lyman Tracy and Anna Carlock and my great great grandfather, Abraham Carlock were supposedly among the first settlers in Fulton County. I can't seem to find any information on them. Do you have anything on these elusive ancestors of mine?

They married Jan. 1825 in Fulton County [first recorded marriage license in Fulton County] and had several children. I have found census records and such. Lyman Tracy is such a mystery. No one searching the Tracy line can find out who his parents were. He was born in Chenango Co. N.Y. in 1797 and some searchers believe he came as a young man to Illinois with a woman [his mother?] who was called Aunt Ems.

Anna Carlocks' brother was Abraham Carlock aka the "Old Democrat" and I understand there is a Carlock, Illinois, named after him. After Lymans' death [in Schuyler County, I believe], Anna married a William Steele. All I have are these bits and pieces.

Any help or clues that you can provide would be appreciated!

Linda's EMAIL

Millard/Windsor
Hi! My name is Kay Millard Hosmer. My family is from Fulton County. My father, Kenneth Dale Millard was the son of Floyd and Georgie Windsor Millard. Floyd Millard married Georgie Windsor Jan. 1, 1916, in Fulton County, Illinois. Floyd's parents were Oscar and Alpharetta DeMaranville Millard who married on May ?, 1891, in Illinois.

Oscar's parents were Harrison and Letisha Ingall Millard who married on Mar. 11, 1868, in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois. I would like to find out more about Letisha Ingall and who her parents were, if possible. Alpharetta DeMaranville's parents were Eleazer DeMaranville and Caroline Piper who married on April 29, 1858, in Lewistown, Illinois. I have the Demaranville lineage. I am also missing the Windsor line which is my grand mother's. Her parents were Robert E. Windsor and Alice Serata Bordner. Any help or clues that you can provide would be appreciated!

Kay's EMAIL

Fraley
I am trying to find any information regarding Nicholas and Jonathan Fraley who apparently lived in Fulton County, and perhaps Woodland Twp., between approximately 1830 - 1845. Ages? Family members? Birth places? Parents? Many thanks, Bob Engel!

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