Category Archives: Illinois

My Afternoon at The Archives

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

Today, I took some time out of my busy day to actually do bit of researching for my Jonas line. One of my goals is to NBC able to prove/disprove is Wilhem Jonas (my great-great grandfather) is related to Johann … Continue reading →

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Surname Saturday: Jonas Update

Posted on January 7, 2012 by

William (Wilhelm) Jonas b. abt 1863 in Germany, m. Marie Lustgens b. abt 1863 in Germany and they had 14 children. Unknown Jonas  Augusta Jonas b. 1883 d. Nov 1958 m. Carl Freiburger before 1930 Emma Jonas b. 16 Jan 1887, … Continue reading →

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Amanuensis Monday: Obituary of Frank McAvoy

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

Chicago Tribune 15 May 1955 McAvoy – Frank McAvoy, 1255 Addison street, suddenly, beloved husband of Rose. Services Monday, 1:30 p. m. at funeral home, 3552 Southport avenue. Interment Irving Park.

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Tombstone Tuesday – The Jonas Brothers

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Ok, so it is not THE Jonas brothers. But they are Jonas brothers none the less. Max H. Jonas Illinois F3 US Navy World War 1 Dec 4 1899 Aug 4 1969 Otto F Jonas 1896 1957 Otto and Max Jonas … Continue reading →

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Amanuensis Monday: Girl Ends Her Life

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

GIRL ENDS HER LIFE While Despondent She Takes Carbolic Acid. Chicago, July 11. _ Despondency over  a love affair is believed by the police to have caused Martha Jonas, 17 years old, 3248 Winnemac avenue, to swallow carbolic acid at … Continue reading →

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Two Willies

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

Recently, I had found where my paternal great-great grandparents were buried. I headed off to the cemetery that day, with not much time to really spend there. Luckily, it was a smaller cemetery and with two of us looking, we … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – A Knight in Shining Armor

Posted on November 16, 2011 by
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This Week in Genealogy

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

This week, I will be moving out from behind the safety of my desk and computer and actually going to two genealogy meetings. The first one I am going to attend is Genealogy Program at the Schaumburg Township District Library. … Continue reading →

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Wedding Wednesday – Fred Jaeger and Ella Jonas

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

Marriage License Marriage may be Celebrated , in the County of Cook and State of Illinois, between Fred Jaeger of Chicago, in the County of Cook and State of Illinois, of the age of 25 years, and Miss Ella Jonas … Continue reading →

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My favorite female ancestor, Rose Springer

Posted on March 1, 2010 by

Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist has put together a great list of writing prompts for Women’s History Month. The first prompt asks if you have a favorite female ancestor, one you seem drawn to or would like to learn more … Continue reading →

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