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Biography of George Abbott, Sr. of Joliet, Illinois

1878 History of Will County, Illinois George ABBOTT, proprietor of the New England Restaurant, Joliet was born in Keene, N.H., Dec. 1, 1829; there he resided until 1853, when he went to Missouri, and remained two years, returning to Keene. He shortly afterward came to Illinois, and after spending one year in Rockford, settled in Joliet, in October, 1857; in 1858, he engaged in the restaurant business, keeping the Rock Island Railroad Restaurant for eight years. He is the oldest restaurant man in the city; in March, 1866, he started the New England Restaurant. He was married in February, 1855, … Read more

James “Jimmie” Braidwood

James Braidwood

A Story of James “Jimmie” Braidwood 1832-1879 by Robin F. Woods James BRAIDWOOD was known for sinking the first deep coal mining shaft in Will County, Illinois, near the town of Wilmington. In addition to his knowledge and experience in mining, he was also widely recognized for his compassion and concern for coal miners and their families. In times of strife between miners and employers, “Jimmie” Braidwood was a recognized as a “voice of reason” who had the respect of both labor and management. James was born in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland in 1832. His father was recorded as James BROADWOOD … Read more

Will County Illinois Queries from Jul 2005 – Dec 2006

HERINCK, LAMSSIES, LUNDGREN, MEYERS, SMITH, VICKERY; posted by Charles James Meyers Jr., July 10, 2005 Father: Charles James MEYERS Birth: 25/oct/1920 in Wilmington, Will, Il. Death: Burial: Parents – Father: Charles Meyers SR.; Mother: Marguerite SMITH Marriage: 01/dec/1953 in Vancouver, Clark, Wa. Mother: Jean Elizabeth LAMSSIES Birth: 14/nov/1933 in Bismatk N.D. Death: 13/may/1996 in Portland, Multnomah, Or. Burial: 16/may/1996 Parents – Father: Thurmond LAMSSIES; Mother: Hazel LUNDGREN Children:Child No. 1: Michael Alan MEYERS Birth: 28/jan/1956 in Portland, Or. Death: Burial: Marriage: 26/mar/1976 in Portland, Multomah, Or. Spouse: Patrica Lee HERINCK Child No. 2: Cindy Lyn MEYERS Birth: 29/sep/1980 in Portland, … Read more