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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.

Biography of Frank H. Curtis

Frank H. Curtis, born on July 28, 1874, in Massac County, Illinois, became a significant figure in Kansas education as superintendent of schools in Bern, Nemaha County. Moving to Trego County as a child, he was educated at rural schools and Kansas Wesleyan University. After working as a teacher and county superintendent, he earned his life teaching certificate in 1916. A prohibitionist and licensed local preacher, Curtis also operated a quarter section of farmland in Trego County and remains unmarried. His family has deep roots in the region, with a history of professional and agricultural contributions.

Biography of Guy W. Bain

Guy W. Bain, born on August 20, 1896, in Illinois, is a prominent figure in Muskogee’s financial scene as the cashier of the First National Bank of Boynton. He gained early banking experience at the Muskogee National Bank and served in World War I, achieving the rank of sergeant major. Bain is recognized for his diligent work and significant contributions to the bank’s success. He is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, the American Legion, and various fraternal organizations.

Biographical Sketch of Henry E. Brown

Henry E. Brown, born in Elmwood, Peoria County, Illinois, pursued his education in Peoria after age sixteen, culminating in a Bachelor of Physics from Grinnell College in 1899. He has dedicated his career to the Rock Island Public Schools, progressing from teacher to high school principal. An advocate for education, he leads the Western Section of the Northern Illinois Teachers Association and has authored a widely used textbook. At 35, he married Bertha Hanna in 1906.