I've been researching for 15 years, so I have a lot. My major families of concern right now are Gatton (OH); Baker, Hottel and Longanecker in VA; Clements, Oliver, and Houchins in VA; Wells in MD; Berryman, Buckalew, Clawson, Stockton in NJ, Cooper in IN.
What countries and other locations are you interested in researching?
Eastern American seaboard, Cornwall, Channel Islands
What is your level of genealogy knowledge?
Advanced Family History Researcher
If you are a genealogy expert, what are your specialties?
I'm not an expert, but I have experience researching Northeastern Algonkin Indian people.
Do you have a genealogy website or blog or belong to a Genealogy Society?
The 1855 Illinois census is in the same format as earlier US ones. It only lists David Skeeters (60-70), a female (60-70) and a young female (10-20), presumably a grandchild or other family or perhaps a servant. James Skeeters along with sons Willis and Greenberry remained in Iroquois County until their deaths. I have also found a Land Patent for David Skeeters in Iroquois County. One was cancelled in 1854; the other (76 acres) was issued April 3, 1861. I was really intrigued when I first read your info. My mother's name is Catherine (Skeeters) Turner!!
Are you in contact with Sally Skeeters? I saw her picture of the 1902 Skeeters reunion. I have pictures of my g grandfather that looks so much like those mustachioed gentlemen.
Michele Ann Nimerick
Oct 10, 2009
Michele Ann Nimerick
Oct 10, 2009
R Baker
Oct 17, 2009