Belleville Illinois Genealogy

The Osage Massacre

In the summer of 1833, following a treaty council breakdown, Osage warriors attacked a Kiowa village, resulting in a brutal massacre where many women, children, and elderly were killed, and the heads of the victims displayed in brass buckets. Among the captives were two children, Gunpä´ñdamä and Tunkahtohye, later purchased by Colonel Hugh Love for potential diplomatic gains. The ensuing U.S. military expeditions aimed to restore order and negotiate peace, but many faced logistical challenges and poor preparation, resulting in numerous setbacks and casualties.

Biography of Hon. Ninian Edwards

Judge Ninian Edwards, born in 1775, was a prominent lawyer, jurist, and statesman whose public service spanned nearly forty years across Kentucky and Illinois. After graduating from Dickinson College, he became a successful attorney and served in various political roles including Chief Justice of Kentucky and Governor of the Illinois Territory. Elected to the U.S. Senate upon Illinois’s admission to the Union, Edwards was known for his legal acumen and leadership. He passed away in 1833, leaving a lasting legacy in American history.

The Siegfried Family of Prairie du Rocher Illinois

Anton Siegfried, born in Germany in 1852, immigrated to Red Bud, Illinois, in 1872. After working on a farm, he became involved in the cattle and hog trade and opened a meat market in Ruma in 1891, subsequently adding a general merchandise store. Married to Mary Melly in 1878, they had eight children. A Democrat, Siegfried served on the school board and as president of Ruma. He also owned a 120-acre farm, illustrating his commitment to both business and community.

Illinois, Diocese of Belleville, Catholic Parish Records, 1695-1956

A help guide for accessing the images of parish registers recording the events of baptism, first communion, confirmation (to 1907), marriage (to 1930) or death (to 1956) in the Diocese of Belleville (Illinois), Roman Catholic Church. The index to some volumes may reference pages within a given volume beyond current publication dates. As such, these images are not currently available. In addition to traditional parish registers, this collection includes a small number of census, church history, family and financial records. To assist the researcher I have broken down the available registers by county and name of parish, including the years covered by those parish records.

Biographical Sketch of George H. Moser

George H. Moser, a notable homeopathic physician from Arcola, Pennsylvania, was born on December 19, 1859. He graduated with honors from the Homeopathic Medical College of Missouri in 1890 and began practicing in Belleville, Illinois, before moving to Bond County and then Arcola in 1895. Known for his diagnostic skills and friendly demeanor, Dr. Moser quickly established a successful practice in Arcola. He married on December 10, 1881, and has three daughters: Lola, Viola, and Hattie.

Biography of Alexander T. Primm, Jr.

Alexander T. Primm, Jr. was born on April 12, 1864, in Belleville, Illinois, and became a prominent figure in St. Louis as vice president of J. Kennard Sons Carpet Company, where he started working in 1882. He hails from a notable lineage, tracing back to Alexander De La Pryme in France. Educated at Smith Academy, Primm excelled in his career and was involved in pony polo and the military remount service during World War I. An independent democrat, he is active in various clubs and well-respected in St. Louis’s business community.

Biography of Alonzo Leo Fitzporter, M. D.

Dr. Alonzo Leo Fitzporter, born on July 23, 1884, in St. Louis, is the son of prominent physician Dr. John L. Fitzporter. He graduated from St. Louis University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1906 and earned his M.D. in 1910. After an internship, he established a general practice in St. Louis and served as a first lieutenant in the Medical Corps during World War I. Married to Marie Krebs, they have one daughter. Dr. Fitzporter is actively involved in medical associations and the Catholic community.

Biography of David Stainrook Booth, M.D.

Dr. David Stainrook Booth, born April 6, 1863, in Missouri, is an esteemed physician, educator, and author based in St. Louis. A descendant of a long line of medical practitioners, he graduated as valedictorian from high school and pursued medicine at St. Louis Medical College. Notably involved in railway hospitals, he excelled in neurology, serving as editor of the *Alienist and Neurologist*. An active member of various medical societies, Dr. Booth’s significant contributions to medicine include educational lectures and extensive writings on nervous disorders.

Biography of Jacob Kissel

Jacob Kissel, born in 1854 in St. Louis, Missouri, faced adversity early in life, becoming an orphan at nine. His industrious nature and German heritage propelled him into various clerking roles across multiple cities. Eventually, he settled in south Missouri, where he partnered with John F. Church to establish a successful business. A self-made man, Kissel exemplifies the potential for achievement through hard work and integrity. He married Adelia Dent in 1889, with whom he has two daughters, Clara and Alma.

Biography of Henry Holmes White

Henry Holmes White, born on December 13, 1868, in Charleston, South Carolina, became a prominent industrial figure in Muskogee, Oklahoma, as President of the Oklahoma Engineering, Machine Boiler Company. A Citadel graduate, he started as a draftsman for the South Carolina Railroad. His career included roles as superintendent and manager in various engineering firms, culminating in his return to Muskogee as city engineer until 1921. He founded his own company, is involved in consulting engineering, and has a significant presence in Masonic organizations. White married Rosa L. Cummings in 1918.