Fulton, Illinois, USA (General)
by calzeat 
, Saturday, March 10, 2012, 21:23 (4636 days ago)
Many of my ancestors, born in the FOD, emigrated to Illinois but I can't find any information explaining why they would go to Illinois, in particular.
Some individuals, I have tracked to Ellis Island and then to Fulton but all information dries up after the 1920 census. Many just seem to disappear but there must be descendants out there somewhere.
I have had limited success with Family Search and would be grateful for any hints on how to look for family in the US. Also, is there anywhere I can read about their lives in Illinois?
Thank you.
Fulton, Illinois, USA
by cmfenton , Ferndown, Dorset, Sunday, March 11, 2012, 11:13 (4636 days ago) @ calzeat
The principal attraction of Illinois was coal mining. Two of my great-uncles emigrated to LaSalle in the 1890s (though one ended up as a local post-master).
"Coal has been mined in 73 counties of Illinois. More than 4,500 coal mines have operated since commercial mining began in Illinois about 1810; fewer than 50 are currently active." from http://miningartifacts.homestead.com/Illinois-Mines.html
There seem to have been quite a lot of mines in Fulton county over the years.
I have found it difficult to find information beyond the 1920 census but you may find something about their lifestyle on this site: http://www.illinoisancestors.org/fulton/
Regards
-Colin
Fulton, Illinois, USA
by ebbwfach , Sunday, March 11, 2012, 16:12 (4636 days ago) @ cmfenton
Some names and dates would be a help
Fulton, Illinois, USA
by calzeat , Monday, March 12, 2012, 20:22 (4634 days ago) @ ebbwfach
Thank you. My initial query was more a request for suggestions on where to search rather than an expectation of help. However, you are right: perhaps someone knows what happened to my ancestors in Illinois.
William Jordan 1854 m Harriet Morgan 1849 emigrated 1880.
I have traced them up to the 1910 US census Buckheart, Fulton
William Rostron1872 m Edith Morgan 1871 emigrated 1903
Traced up to 1910 US census Canton Ward 1, Fulton
Henry Edward Morgan 1881 m Mary Ann Hope 1883 emigrated 1911
Traced up to 1930 US census Williamson, Illinois
Edith A Morgan 1884 m Francis Hale 1878 emigrated between 1914 and 1920.
1920 US census Buckheart Township 1st District, Fulton, Illinois
That is enough for now!
Fulton, Illinois, USA
by wamorgan 
, USA, Friday, March 16, 2012, 01:56 (4631 days ago) @ calzeat
From www.cyberdriveillinois.com:
Search Criteria: rostron
Last Name First Name Middle Name Sex/Race Age Cert No Death Date County City Date Filed
ROSTRON EDITH F/W UNK 0050024 1918-09-12 ST CLAIR BELLEVILLE 18-09-14
ROSTRON JOHN M/W UNK 0013463 1947-04-24 COOK CHICAGO - -
ROSTRON MARY AUGUSTA F/W UNK 6031095 1935-11-20 COOK CHICAGO 35-11-22
ROSTRON WILLIAM M/W Y-77 0031433 1950-07-19 WOODFORD 50-07-19
Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 about Edith Rostron
Name: Edith Rostron
[Edith Morgan]
Birth Date: 2 Sep 1871
Birth Place: England
Death Date: 12 Sep 1918
Death Place: Belleville, St Clair, Illinois
Burial Date: 15 Sep 1918
Death Age: 47
Occupation: House-Wife
Race: White
Marital Status: M
Gender: Female
Father Name: Wm. Morgan
Father Birth Place: England
Mother Name: Fannie Evans
Mother Birth Place: England
FHL Film Number: 1544384
There are a few William Rostron's in the same area, but I believe that Edith is certainly yours...
There are researchers in the area that can get this certificate for you. I believe the fee is $15 USD, but I can check if you are interested in obtaining this cert.
From the same website/search engine:
JORDAN HARRIETT F/W UNK 0013791 1917-06-23 FULTON ST DAVID 17-06-24
Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 about Harriet Jordan
Name: Harriet Jordan
[Harriet Morgan]
Birth Date: 10 Dec 1847
Birth Place: England
Death Date: 23 Jun 1917
Death Place: S David, Fulton, Illinois
Burial Date: 26 Jun 1917
Burial Place: Greenwood, Canton, Ill.
Death Age: 69
Occupation: Housewife
Race: White
Marital Status: M
Gender: Female
Father Name: Wm. Morgan
Father Birth Place: England
Mother Name: Trykina Parlor
Mother Birth Place: England
FHL Film Number: 1543602
http://www.illinoisancestors.org/fulton/Cemeteries/Greenwood_Cem/Greenwood_Cem.html
Best of luck!
Fulton, Illinois, USA
by calzeat , Friday, March 16, 2012, 20:22 (4630 days ago) @ wamorgan
I am extremely grateful for the links to those sites. There hasn't been time, today, to do any searching but I'm sure that they will be a great resource.
Thank you.
Fulton, Illinois, USA
by wamorgan , USA, Friday, March 16, 2012, 02:20 (4631 days ago) @ calzeat
RE: Francis Hale - child
Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 about Delsie Rose Hale
Name: Delsie Rose Hale
Birth Date: 6 Mar 1917
Death Date: 10 Mar 1917
Death Place: St David, Buckheart Township, Fulton, Illinois
Burial Date: 11 Mar 1917
Burial Place: Cuba, Ill.
Death Age: 4 Days
Race: White
Marital Status: S
Gender: Female
Father Name: Francis Hale
Father Birth Place: Eng.
Mother Name: Edith Morgan
Mother Birth Place: Eng.
FHL Film Number: 1543821
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 about Francis Hale
Name: Francis Hale
County: Fulton
State: Illinois
Birth Date: 27 Aug 1878
Race: White
FHL Roll Number: 1613403
DraftBoard: 1
(I can send index image via e-mail - send me a PM with address if you'd like)
Cuba, Illinois is in Fulton County.
Fulton, Illinois, USA
by calzeat , Friday, March 16, 2012, 20:24 (4630 days ago) @ wamorgan
I will contact you by email. Thank you, once again, for you assistance.
Fulton, Illinois, USA
by wamorgan , USA, Sunday, March 18, 2012, 16:53 (4629 days ago) @ calzeat
Also, www.familysearch.org has quite a few Illinois resources.
If you choose "Catalog", "United States", you will then be taken to a list of collections that are available.
Fulton, Illinois, USA
by calzeat , Monday, March 12, 2012, 20:28 (4634 days ago) @ cmfenton
Thank you Colin. I had not found those two sites in my google searches.
Fulton, Illinois, USA
by m p griffiths , Sunday, March 11, 2012, 21:18 (4635 days ago) @ calzeat
previous thread re: Fulton, Illinois, USA
Fulton, Illinois, USA
by calzeat , Monday, March 12, 2012, 20:32 (4634 days ago) @ m p griffiths
Thank you - that was one of the few threads I found when searching the forum for Fulton, Illinois.
Searching for ancestors would be so much easier if there were more sites like this one.
YEMM family -> Fulton, Illinois, USA - prior thread
by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Sunday, March 11, 2012, 21:30 (4635 days ago) @ calzeat
Many of my ancestors, born in the FOD, emigrated to Illinois but I can't find any information explaining why they would go to Illinois, in particular.
Some individuals, I have tracked to Ellis Island and then to Fulton but all information dries up after the 1920 census. Many just seem to disappear but there must be descendants out there somewhere.
I have had limited success with Family Search and would be grateful for any hints on how to look for family in the US. Also, is there anywhere I can read about their lives in Illinois?
Thank you.
http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?id=17152
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Fulton, Illinois, USA
by nancyminer , Monday, March 12, 2012, 01:29 (4635 days ago) @ calzeat
My great-grandparents, John, Sr. and Harriet Stephens also moved to Canton, Fulton county, Illinois from the Forest of Dean, in 1882, with most of their children. One son, William Stephens, remained in England. Two sons and a son-in-law, James Phillips, had already moved to the states. They immigrated because of the coal mines. In John, Sr., obituary it states, "...Mr. Stephens was a miner by occupation and continued to work at his trade after coming to America. He was associated with others in the incorporation of the Simmons Coal company, and continued with the company until its removal to its present quarter, north of Canton, when he withdrew his stock." Canton Daily Register, Dec. 4, 1915
I don't know if there was any connection to the Yemm family, but that name comes up in the census as close neighbors in Drybrook.
William Stephens married Elizabeth Cinderey, and their daughter, Emily Turner and husband, Rowland Turner,later (1910) moved to Canton, and most certainly went there because their grandparents and other family members lived there. I hope this helps somewhat.