Included in this section you will find the writings by and about our ancestors. Some are books written, some are words said, some are touching, some are mundane. But they are the writings of people whose lives were vastly different than our own.

Please note: The following text has been transcribed as originally written. There are a few misspelled names herein, for example, Michael Callaghan's sister's name is spelled Mrs. Kearins in one obit. and Mrs. Michael Curran in another. Even Michael Callaghan's name, spelled with a "g" on his marriage and death certificates but the "g" is dropped when it comes to Chicago police records. Just wanted to let you know so you didn't think we were falling asleep at the wheel here :~)

Scroll down and click a title or select one of the following surnames:

| Callaghan | Harris | Palmer | Richards | Rutledge | Ten Eyke | Waller | Wilson |

Marriage License
Scan and transcription of the marriage license of Michael Dennis & Katharina (nee Barton) Callaghan who were married on 19 June 1905 in Chicago.

Certificate of Death
Scan and transcription of the Certificate and cause of death of Michael Callaghan on 4 Jan. 1908.

Policeman Falls Like His Comrade
A front page story which appeared in the Saturday, Jan. 4, 1908 edition of The Chicago Daily Tribune.

Obituary
The Chicago Citizen.

Obituary
The Chicago Daily Tribune.

Superintendent's Honored Star Case
A memorial to Chicago Police Officers killed in the line of duty.

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Fire & Police Dispatch
Front page story of Michael Callaghan which appeared in the January 1908 edition of the Chicago Fire & Police Dispatch.

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"A Marietta Pioneer"
Obituary from a Marietta, Il. newspaper dated 30, March 1922.

"An Agricultural Drier - What and Why?"
An article from the Fall 1931 issue of The Loudoun - Fauquier Magazine written by Edmond Palmer.

Liquid Air Lectures & Experiments
A four page brochure announcing the 1900 - 1901 lecture and experiment series on liquid air. The lectures were conducted by Edmond Palmer.

Please note: While scanning the above articels we have tried to reduce the file size of each page a great deal, while still keeping the quality of each scanned page. Still, each page is fairly large. We ask for your patience while the individual page you are viewing loads.

History and service of
The 10th Missouri (US) Infantry
Organized in August of 1861, the 10th Missouri Infantry saw much action, especially in the sieges of Corinth and Iuka Mississippi. What follows is a historical record of the 10th Missouri Infantry and their assignments. We have also included a short description of Rev. Palmer's enlistment into the 10th.
For more information on Rev. Palmer's service during the war between the states please click here.

"The Seminary Breeze"
An article that appeared in the Sep. 1904 issue of The Seminary Breeze of the Grand Prairie Seminary and Commercial College in Onarga, IL of which Rev. Palmer was the President of the Board of Trustees. The subject matter is the life and accomplishments of Rev. Palmer.

Sermon given by Rev. Palmer on the 60th anniversary of his ordination into the Central Illinois (Methodist-Episcopal) Conference
The sermon was given at the 1917 meeting of the Central Illinois Conference and has been transcribed here from the minutes of the conference.
(UNDER CONSTRUCTION)

Revolutionary War Service Record
A record of the services of James Palmer in assisting in the establishment of American Independence during the War of the Revolution.

1660 - 1682 New Kent Co., Virginia Land Grants
Our transcriptions of the Land Grants that Capt. Martin Palmer received in the years 1660, 1665 & 1682.

Please note: The decsriptions for the boundries in these grants are measured in poles. One pole, also called a rod, is equal to (approx.) 16.5 feet, 5.5 yards or 5.03 meters.

"A Factual Study of Allan Pinkerton and Larch Farm"
Manuscript written by Russell Palmer about the famous Det. Allan Pinkerton and the Larch Farm that Pinkerton owned in Onarga, IL

"Senior Games icon Richards dies at 106"
A story from the front page of the Orlando Herald sometime in Aug. 1999.

Rutledge Family Bible
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Family Bible showing birth and marriage information from Augusta Co., Va., Fulton Co., Il., and Iroquois Co., Il. Rutledges.

Letter to a Friend
A letter written by Ann TenEyck to a friend in 1850 shortly after Ann's marriage to Dr. Jacob TenEyck that same year.

John Waller Sails For America
Passenger list for the ship the Transport which departed London on 4 July, 1635 and was bound for Virginia. List is transcribed from The Complete Book of Immigrants -- 1607-1660, Vol. 1, pgs. 153-154.

Will of Col. John Waller, Gent.
John Waller II d. 2 Aug. 1753, will prob. 1 Oct. 1754. This is the will of John Waller II, son of Dr. John Waller, father of John Waller III.

1711 King William Co., Virginia Land Grants
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1730 Spotsylvania Co., Virginia Land Grants
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Marriage License
Scans and transcription of the marriage license of James and Louise (nee Palmer) Wilson who were married 19 July 1899.

Marriage Announcement
Scan of the original marriage announcement. Lists James' middle name as Chalmers.

A Memorial Tribute
The life of Louise Wilson from her memorial service held at Barnett Memorial Methodist-Episcopal Church in Enterprise, Fl. on 22 July 1962.

WW I letter to Cousin
Letter written by Pete 16 Nov. 1918, while stationed at Tanks Corps, Camp Polk, to his cousin Virginia Palmer.

"Death Cuts Dream Short"
Obituary from a Volusia Co., Fl. newspaper sometime in July (prior to the 22nd) 1962.