Clinton County IL

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

Illinois Bellville Church Records

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.

Biography of Charles Henry Redeker

Charles Henry Redeker, born in 1872 near Okawville, Illinois, was the son of German immigrants. He attended local schools and began his business career in 1898 in mercantile, later serving as cashier at a bank. In 1917, he moved to St. Louis to co-found the Crown Margarine Company and held leadership roles in various firms. A Republican and active in the Masonic lodge, Redeker was also committed to public welfare, demonstrating a consistent dedication to community and economic growth throughout his career.

Biographical Sketch of Eckstein Case

Eckstein Case, born on July 9, 1858, in Carlyle, Illinois, was a graduate of public schools and the United States Military Academy at West Point. After relocating to Cleveland in 1881, he studied law under notable judges and earned his degree from the University of Michigan in 1883. Although admitted to the bar, he did not practice law. He served on the school council from 1903 to 1905, was involved with various clubs and the Masonic Fraternity, and participated in local Republican politics.

Biography of Millard Fillmore Wood

Millard Fillmore Wood, born on November 12, 1850, in Illinois, moved to Montgomery County as a young teacher. He initially taught while improving a homestead, leading to a successful career in business and politics. Over the years, he held various roles, including county treasurer and city clerk of Cherryvale, and eventually became involved in sanitary contracting. A member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and various fraternal organizations, he married Ida E. Paxon, with whom he had two children, contributing significantly to his community.

Biographical Sketch of Dr. Moses Spencer Jones

Dr. Moses Spencer Jones, born in 1842 in Illinois, was the oldest practicing physician in Orange County. After receiving medical education at McKendree College and St. Louis Medical College, he specialized in ophthalmology and aural surgery. He initially practiced in Louisiana before relocating to California in 1874, where he established a practice in Santa Ana. Dr. Jones married Cordelia J. Reierson, who he cured of blindness, but she passed away in 1887. He remarried Venia Avera in 1889, continuing his medical career dedicated to eye and ear diseases.