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The First Hundred Years 1835-1935 Historical Review of Blue Island, Illinois, written by John H. Volp is available online for free viewing, as is The Blue Island Story, published by The Lions Club of Blue Island in 1962.

Upon the Centennial Anniversary of Blue Island, John Volp's ambition was to write a comprehensive history of the community. He gathered historical documents, letters, personal recollections, newspaper articles, photos, and countless other resources to produce a detailed source of information and history of the first hundred years of Blue Island.

Index compilation
Index Compilation Section T-Z
PAGENAMEDATEDESCRIPTION
214Tabor, Rev. T. H.1866Dedicated new Universalist Church
339Tackett, W. O.19324/25/1932 Ran for Alderman 6th Ward
381Tagge, Julius1932Died 2/25/1932/Age 59
381Tait, Alexander19232/18/1923/At Chicago
34Talcott, Edward B.1845Surveyor/Chief Asst. Engineer of Cook County
381Talcott, Florence19202/2/1920/Age 32/nee Trumbull
101Tann, Sarah1839Married Rodney M. Day. 5/7/1839
101Tann, Sarah1820B. London, England 12/24/1820
241Tarbill, F. S.1894Knights of Pythias Lodge # 463/Charter Memb.
287Tarkington, Mr.NRMgr. Of Operations of Chicago Interurban Co.
359Tascher, M. E.1935BI Centennial Asso./Farmer's Day Committee
234Tate, Alex W.1916Charter Member Ldg 1331/B. P. O. O. Elks
366Tate, Dolores1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
367Tate, Dolores1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
239Tate, Mrs.1909Ladies Auxiliary BLE # 40/Charter member
381Tate, Mrs. Anna19353/1/1935/Age 78/nee Engelhart
381Tate, Warren J.1931Died 5/22/1931Age 76/Retired RR engineer
367Taydus, Dorothy1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
354Taylor, Jerry1918Robbins incorporates/Elected Trustee
367Teason, Marion1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
366Tebo, Wilfred1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
101Tedlicka, AntoniaNRMarried Edwin W. Cool
234Termunde, Gus1935-1936Ldg. 1331, B.P.O.O. Elks/Trustee
248Termunde, GusNRCook Cnty Truck Farmer's Asso./Pres
315Terrill, Mr.1929Threatened to buy Robertson property
238Tesmar, Frank1900Charter Mem. Fidelity Life Asso., # 369
381Tesmar, Franz,1917Died 12/30/1917/Age 61
381Tetrault, Mrs. Mary1928Died 4/25/1928/Age 44
192Teutsch, Frank1880'sCigar manufacturer
364Teutsch, Margaret1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
49Tewes, Henry1860'sPurchased Henry Wibben's Brick Yard
115Thedens, HansNRMarried Mary Schultz
113Thedens, LizzieNRMarried Fred Sauerbier
206Theodosius, Rev.1862-1863Pastor/ St. Benedict Parish
381Thoeming, Edwin J.1934Died 8/3/1934/Age 33
139Thoeming, JacobNRPhoto of Pioneer Corner/Blacksmith shop
143Thoeming, Jacob1875-1876Trustee
143Thoeming, Jacob1876-1877Trustee
143Thoeming, Jacob1877-1878Trustee
215Thoeming, Jacob1885Board of Dir., Whittier School/Secretary
246Thoeming, Jacob1926BI Trust & Savings/Vice Pres.
247Thoeming, Jacob1930State Bank of BI/Director
248Thoeming, Jacob1935State Bank of BI/Board of Directors
248Thoeming, Jacob1935Wholesale Grocer
265Thoeming, Jacob1880Assist. Fire Marshall of Blue Island Fire Dept.
265Thoeming, JacobNRSecond Fire Marshall
381Thoeming, Mrs. Augusta1928Died 4/23/1928/Age 37
381Thoeming, Peter1924Died 9/28/1924
127Thoeming, Trustee1877Committee to inspect waterworks plant
210Thomas' of Wabash IN1934-1935Of IN/Conducted Evangelist Campaigns
236Thomas, A. E.1912Woodmen of the World # 245/Assist. Clerk
381Thomas, Edwin1934Died 7/22/1934/Age 79
323Thomas, Frank A.1918Blue Island Honor Roll WW I/Marines
90Thomas, GeneralNRCivil War
323Thomas, Howard1918Blue Island Honor Roll WW I/Hospital Corps
323Thomas, John1918Blue Island Honor Roll WW I/Hospital Corps
354Thomas, Leroy1918Robbins incorporates/Elected Trustee
203Thompson, Miss CoraNRGave historical account of Congregationalist Ch
203Thompson, Miss Cora1935Church Clerk
381Thompson, Mrs. Sarah Margaret1931Died 7/10/1931/Age 83
381Thompson, Samuel M.1922Died 2/24/1922/Age 73
381Thoms, Mrs. Hannah1934Died 5/2/1934/Age 71
119Thomy, MargaretNRMarried George Haase
381Thomy, Mrs. Wilhelmina1929Died 4/24/1929/Age 62
76Thorton, W. P.NRPres. Board of Comm. IL & Michigan Canal
76Thorton, W. P.NRNamesake Town of Thorton
223Thurlow, Paul1935Member BI Lions Club 12/15/1935
304Thurlow, Paul E.1935-1936Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman
305Thurlow, Paul E.1935Member of BI Zoning Board of Appeals
343Thurlow, Paul E.1934Appointed to library board
345Thurlow, Paul E.19355/27/1935 Appointed Member Board of Appeals
205Thurlow, Rev. Paul E.1932-1934Pastor/Congregational Ch. 11/13/1932-7/1934
345Tichan, John19354/16/1935 Elected Alderman 1st Ward
350Tichan, John19351935/lderman 1st Ward
304Tichan, John M.1935-1936Alderman 1st Ward
365Tichan, Mr. & Mrs. John1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
233Tieman, H.1935Harmonize Lodge member/Vice Grand
43Tinkham, E. J.NRChicago resident/Owner of grain scows
327Tinsman, H. R.1917Correspondent of the "Windy City Echo"
51Tippenwreiter, D. F.1850'sEngaged in rectifying of spiritous liquors
128Toerpel, John1878Won contract bid for erecting tower
381Tollner, William1922Died 12/12/1922/Age 65
281Tomasino, Joseph1925Arrested/suspect in Amer. Exp.Bank Robbery
13Tonty1600'sExplorer
201Townsend, A. N.1895Building Committee M. E. Church
381Townsend, Alonzo1926Died 5/30/1926/Age 80/Civil War Vet/JOP
90Townsend, Alonzo N.1865Civil War/Co. C, 6th VT Infan.
90Townsend, Alonzo N.1865Civil War/Discharged from VA Hospital
369Townsend, Alonzo Norman (Lon)1846Born 12/7/1846/Barnnard, Windsor county, VT
369Townsend, Alonzo Norman (Lon)NROne of family of nine children
369Townsend, Alonzo Norman (Lon)NRChild of Norman Townsend & Mary Huntun
369Townsend, Alonzo Norman (Lon)NRCivil War Vet
369Townsend, Alonzo Norman (Lon)18689/22/1868 Married Elvira E. Bassett
369Townsend, Alonzo Norman (Lon)NRArrived Cook County, Worth Twnsp. In 1876
369Townsend, Alonzo Norman (Lon)NRContractor/Farmer/real estate/Insurance
369Townsend, Alonzo Norman (Lon)NRJustice of Peace
369Townsend, Alonzo Norman (Lon)1926Died 5/30/1926
304Townsend, Blanche1935-1936Public Health Nurse
236Townsend, Elvira1889Charter Member Women' Relief Corp
369Townsend, Mary E. (Huntun)1887Died 4/14/1887
369Townsend, Norman1879Arrived in BI 1879
369Townsend, Norman1890Died 11/23/1890
194Tracey, Wm1935Untd. Brick-Clay Wrkrs./Int'l Treasurer
365Tracy, Dr. & Mrs. F. W.1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
223Tracy, Dr. F. W.NRMember BI Lions Club
224Tracy, Dr. F. W.1935Member BI Lions Club 12/15/1935
359Tracy, Dr. F. W.1935BI Centennial Asso./Exec. Comm. & Director
359Tracy, Dr. F. W.1935BI Centennial Asso./Sunday Union Srv. Comm.
359Tracy, Dr. F. W.1935BI Centennial Asso./Mardi Gras Committee
262Tracy, Dr. Frank1924Member first playground & Rec. Board
304Tracy, Dr. Frank1935-1936Playground Board Chairman
223Tracy, Dr. Frank W.1922BI Lions Club/Pres/1922
248Tracy, Dr. Frank W.1935State Bank of BI/Board of Directors
248Tracy, Dr. Frank W.1935Dentist
232Tracy, F. W.1924Member Board of Playground & Parks Comm.
232Tracy, F. W.1935Member Board of Playground & Parks Comm.
355Tracy, F. W.1935Chairman of the day at Union Church Services
381Tracy, Mrs. Clark B.1924Died 9/15/1924/Age 47
235Tragnitz, Joseph1935Knights of Columbus/Trustee
323Tragnitz, Joseph1918Blue Island Honor Roll WW I/Coast Defense
202Tranter, Watson1879Pastor/M. E. Church/1879
126Trapp, Charles18734/21/1873/Elected Vill. Clerk. Resigned 3 mos.
143Trapp, Charles1874-1875Clerk (Partial term, resigned
107Trapp, ElizabethNRMarried Frederick Klein
108Trapp, MargaretNRSister of Elizabeth
108Trapp, MargaretNRMarried John (Uncle) Klein
43Trapp, Mr.NRLand Owner
381Traul, Levi1935Died 11/7/1935/Age 97/Civil War Vet
381Trautwein, John1891Died 3/23/1891/Age 77
381Trautwein, Mrs. Wanda1929Died 5/11/1929/At Oakland CA
239Travis, Anna1935Ladies Aux/BLFE/Lodge # 294/Flag Bearer
239Travis, C. A.1935W. S. Tinsman Div. 815 BLA/Trustee
364Travis, Charles1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
239Travis, Henrietta1935Ladies Aux/BLFE/Lodge # 294/Chaplain
239Travis, Henrietta1935Ladies Aux/BLFE/Lodge # 294/Trustee
239Travis, S. P.1911W. S. Tinsman Div. 815 BLA/Loc. Committee
101Trein, MaryNRMarried Frank Consoer
146Tremaine, C. W.1883Vice Pres. & Supt. Of Blue Island Milling Co.
63Triebold, William1920'sMember of the Liederkranz
28Troeger, Prof. J. W.Circa 1880sPrincipal of New School Building
364Troemel, Lillian1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
364Trost, Miss Bernice1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
55Truesdale, Dr.1840'sFirst Doctor to become established
46Truesdale, Dr.NROccupant of "Folk House"
201Trumble, N. E.1895Building Committee M. E. Church
118Trumbull, Nelson E.NRMarried Alice Wingate/Had Four Children
381Truschka, Michael1925Died 8/17/1925/Age 25/Marine, World War Vet
381Truschka, Mrs. Marie1931Died 10/5/1931/Age 62
334Truschke, Mrs. Paul1918Accused August Zacher of being pro-German
334Truschke, Mrs. Paul1919Accused Dreischerf as being Pro-German
106Tryon, GlendoryNR1st Wife of Glendory Tyron
257Tucher, J. L.1928Editor/The Golden Gate
366Tucker, Rose1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
367Tucker, Rose1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
241Tucker, T.1894Knights of Pythias Lodge # 463/Charter Memb.
381TuffanelliNRDied at age 70/Salesman
323Tuffanelli, Adolph1918Blue Island Honor Roll WW I/Engineer. Corps
326Tuffanelli, Adolph1917Co. B, 13th Railway Engineer, Rock Island Rail
367Tuinenga, Ann1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
323Tuomey, John S.1918Blue Island Honor Roll WW I/Signal Corp
239Tuomey, Mrs.1909Ladies Auxiliary BLE # 40/Charter member
235Turely, Mrs. M.1909Charter Member/Catholic Daughters. Of Amer.
240Turner, Mary J.1893BI West Review #2,WBA/Charter Member
238Twombly, T. B.1893Brotherhood Locomotive Engin./Officer/C. E.
226Tyler, AlbertNRPublic School Men's Club/Pres.
367Tyler, Carol1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
157Tyler, Sir HenryNRCanada/Pres.- Grand Trunk Railway Sys.
231Uehrke, J. C.1935Library Board/BI Public Library/Board Member
345Uehrke, J. C.19355/27/1935 Appointed Member of Library Board
250Uehrke, John C.1918Blue Island Boy Scout Committee Troop # 780
304Uehrke, John C.1935-1936Library Board Member
369Uhlich, AugustNRBrother of Ernst Uhlich Sr.
86Uhlich, Clara1875Married Rudolph Brand 5/15/1875
96Uhlich, ClaraNRChild of Ernst Uhlich & Sophia Krueger
96Uhlich, ClaraNRMarried Rudolph Brand
369Uhlich, ClaraNRChild of Ernst Uhlich & Sophia Krueger
369Uhlich, ClaraNRMarried Rudolph Brand
369Uhlich, EleanorNRChild of Ernst Uhlich & Sophia Krueger
369Uhlich, EleanorNRChild of Ernst Uhlich & Sophia Krueger
96,369Uhlich, EleanorNRMarried Arthur Stockmar
96Uhlich, EleanorNRChild of Ernst Uhlich & Sophia Krueger
96Uhlich, EmilyNRChild of Ernst Uhlich & Sophia Krueger
96Uhlich, EmilyNRMarried to Edward Doepp
369Uhlich, EmilyNRChild of Ernst Uhlich & Sophia Krueger
369Uhlich, EmilyNRMarried Dr. Edward Doepp
31Uhlich, Ernst1849First German Settlers
32Uhlich, Ernst1849Saxony, Germany/Carpenter/Real Estate Bus.
96Uhlich, ErnstNRMarried to Sophia Krueger
96Uhlich, ErnstNRChild of Ernst Uhlich & Sophia Krueger
109Uhlich, ErnstNRMarried Sophia Krueger
199Uhlich, ErnstNRElected on Board of Dir. For new Luth. Church
362Uhlich, Ernst1848-1860One of first German Settlers
381Uhlich, Ernst1901Died 10/24/1901/Age 71/Pioneer citizen
234Uhlich, Ernst (Jr.)1916Charter Member Ldg 1331/B. P. O. O. Elks
369Uhlich, Ernst (Jr.)NRChild of Ernst Uhlich & Sophia Krueger
369Uhlich, Ernst (Sr.)NRNative Saxony, Germany
369Uhlich, Ernst (Sr.)NRChild of Carl and Sophia Uhlich
369Uhlich, Ernst (Sr.)1849Arrived BI 1849
369Uhlich, Ernst (Sr.)NRCarpenter/Real Estate
369Uhlich, Ernst (Sr.)1856 Married Sophia Krueger
369Uhlich, Ernst (Sr.)1830Born 10/16/1830
369Uhlich, Ernst (Sr.)1902Died 10/24/1902
369Uhlich, Ernst (Sr.)NRBrother of August Uhlich
96,369Uhlich, HelenNRChild of Ernst Uhlich & Sophia Krueger
96Uhlich, HelenNRMarried to John Harker
322Uhlich, HelenNRWife of John Harker
369Uhlich, HelenNRMarried John Harker
86Uhlich, Laura1875Bridesmaid to Clara Uhlich 1875
86Uhlich, Natalia1875Bridesmaid to Clara Uhlich 1875
96,69Uhlich, NatalieNRChild of Ernst Uhlich & Sophia Krueger
369Uhlich, NatalieNRMarried Paul Kropf
96Uhlich, NathaliaNRMarried to Paul Kropf
96,369Uhlich, RudolphNRChild of Ernst Uhlich & Sophia Krueger
369Uhlich, RudolphNRMarried Mary Smith
96,369Uhlich, SophiaNRChild of Ernst Uhlich & Sophia Krueger
96Uhlich, SophiaNRMarried to Louis G. Koch
369Uhlich, SophiaNRMarried Louis G. Koch
381Uhlich, Sophia1902Died 6/24/1902/Age 69/Wife of Ernst
366Uhlich, Wm.1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
208Uhrland, Rev. Walter E.1821-1924Pastor of St. Paul Evang. Ch./1921-1924
208Uhrland, Rev. Walter E.NROf Indianapolis, IN
264Ularks, August18799/4/1879 Organized Fire Co.
381Ulrich, Carl Rudolph1931Died 2/24/1931/Age 60
345Ulrich, Charles19354/16/1935 Elected Alderman 3rd Ward
350Ulrich, Charles A.19331933Alderman 3rd Ward
350Ulrich, Charles A.19341934/Alderman 3rd Ward
350Ulrich, Charles A.19351935/Alderman 3rd Ward
304Ulrich, Chas.1935-1936Alderman 3rd Ward
341Ulrich, Chas. A.19334/24/1933 Elected Alderman 3rd Ward
266Ulrich, FrankNRVolunteer Fireman/Lieutenant
367Ultsch, Mariane1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
365Umgelder, Vernon1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
367Unruh, Mrs. Walter1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
309Unruh, Walter1935-1936Photo/Patrolman
104Utis, JohannaNRMarried John Gierman Sr.
110Utley, EmelineNR2nd Wife of Hart Massey
206Utto, Rev.1865-1904Pastor of St. Benedict's Chuch
365Vail, Ed.1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
381Vail, Edward1919Died 3/30/1919/Age 74
365Vail, Gus1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
381Vail, John1933Died 7/26/1933/At Waukegan
236Vail, Mary1935Catholic Daught. Of Amer./Prophetess
47Valentine Busch1856Second Brewery
364Valfre, Don1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
364Valfre, Mrs. D. E.1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
248Van Antwerp, C. D.1905-1915BI Headquarters of NE IL Fancier's Asso. Member
58Van der Syde, Gorris1862Held election Organiz. of Calumet Township
72Van Gorder, Frank1922Trustee of the Memorial Park Ass.
250Van Horn, Richard L.1935District Exec./Boy Scouts South Shore Dist.
358Van Laningham, Mr. Cyrus1935BI Resident 49 yrs.
356Van Laningham, Mr. & Mrs. Cyrus1935Prize/Oldest couple/Centennial Celebration
358Van Laningham, Mrs.1935BI Resident 75 yrs.
201Van Laningham, Mrs.NROf Harvey, IL/Added name to charter members
106Van Lanningham, CyrusNRMarried Mary Hinman
236Van Lanningham, Mary1889Charter Member Women' Relief Corp
217Van Overstraeten, Frank1934Elected Pres. Of Grade School Board of Ed.
248Van Overstraeten, Frank J.1935State Bank of BI/Board of Directors
367Van Overstraeten, June1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
364Van Overstraeten, Marlis1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
79Van Pelt, Emma BingleNRMarried to William Morgan
381Van Pelt, Mrs. Anna1929Died 3/15/1929/Age 64
327Van Ryssingham, P. R.1917Pvt. Co. B, Killed 12/27/1917 railroad accident
341Van Wie, Chas.19334/24/1933 Ran for Alderman 5th Ward
239Van Winkle, Ruth1935Theta Rho Club/Aux. Rebekah/Corres. Sec.
203Vance, W. H.1917Pastor/M. E. Church/5/1917-10/1917
203Vance, W. H.NRPresiding Elder & Pastor in the Dakotas
367Vandenberg, Carol1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
367Vandenberg, Caryl1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
381Vandenberg, Christian1934Died 2/4/1934/Age 82
381Vandenberg, Harry1935Died 3/10/1935/Age 59/At Toledo
367Vandenberg, Margaret1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
381Vandenberg, Mrs. William1925Died 9/20/1925/At Pasadena, CA
201Vandenburg, & Co.1895Tinning for M. E. Church
116Vandenburg, ChristianNRChild of William Vandenburg Sr.
116Vandenburg, ChristianNRMarried Katie Kommert
366Vandenburg, Dorothy1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
116Vandenburg, JohannaNRChild of William Vandenburg Sr.
116Vandenburg, JohannaNRMarried 1st to William Pronger
116Vandenburg, JohannaNRMarried 2nd to William Schmitz
116Vandenburg, MinaNRChild of William Vandenburg Sr.
116Vandenburg, MinaNRMarried Joe Voelkle
116Vandenburg, Mrs. William Sr.NR2nd Marriage to Frederick Boeber
366Vandenburg, Vivian1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
116Vandenburg, William Jr.NRChild of William Vandenburg Sr.
116Vandenburg, William Jr.NRMarried Annie Nickel
116Vandenburg, William Sr.1849Native of Preuss-Hilfart, Ger./ Arriv. Amer. 1849
116Vandenburg, William Sr.1852Died 1852
345Vanderpoel, Ira G.1935Appointed special officer
241Vanderpoel, M.1894Knights of Pythias Lodge # 463/Charter Memb.
209Vanderwall, Edward1923Charter Mem./Evangelical Comm. Ch./12/1923
323Vandoran, T.1918Blue Island Honor Roll WW I/Engineer. Corps
364VanLeire, Edwin1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
365Vell, Mrs. A. B.1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
314Venecek, Frank1929General Supt. Oak Forest Institutions
364Venske, Mrs. Elizabeth1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
116Verhoeven, AugustNRChild of John Anton Verhoeven
116Verhoeven, CatherineNRChild of John Anton Verhoeven
116Verhoeven, FranzNRChild of John Anton Verhoeven
116Verhoeven, HeleneNRChild of John Anton Verhoeven
116Verhoeven, HermanNRChild of John Anton Verhoeven
116Verhoeven, JohnNRChild of John Anton Verhoeven
116Verhoeven, John Anton1851Arriv. Amer. 1851/Native of Cleves Prussia
116Verhoeven, PetronellaNRChild of John Anton Verhoeven
116Verhoeven, WilhelminaNRChild of John Anton Verhoeven
116Verhoeven, WilliamNRChild of John Anton Verhoeven
225Verhulst, Bernice1929BI Jr. Women's Club/Second Vice President
381Vermette, Onesine1930Died 5/7/1930/Age 69
246Versteeg, Wm.1932BI Winsett Finance Co./Board of Directors
381Verwer, Charles Henry1934Died 8/12/1934/Age 77
358Vickers, Mrs. Wm.1935BI Resident 74 yrs.
220Victor, Sister1929Appointed Superior
245Vincent, Frank A.19351st National Bank of BI/Asst. Cashier
119Vincent, Sarah S.1849Married in Chagrin Falls, OH 1849
119Vincent, Sarah S.1849Married Joseph W. Harmon
119Vincent, Sarah S.1867-8Arriv Chicago 1867/Arriv. BI 1868
381Voegele, Sam1928Died 9/11/1928/Age 43
208Voeks, Rev. John C.1916-1921Pastor of St. Paul Evang. Ch./1916-8/1921
208Voeks, Rev. John C.1921Accepted call to Church in Palatine
116Voelkle, JoeNRMarried Mina Vandenburg
118Vogel, MargaretNRMarried Charles Wuetig
322Vogle, Fred1918Military prisoner
381Vogt, August1913Died 11/30/1913/Age 47
118Vogt, CarolineNRMarried J. A. Wuest
31Vogtman, GottfriedLate 1850'sFirst German Settlers
61Vogtman, Mr.1853Photo/Member of the Liederkranz
256Voight, Arthur1930Secured option to buy Suburban Star
256Voight, Arthur1930Incorporator/Associated Suburban Publishers
257Voight, Arthur1930Advertising Manager/The Suburban Star
112Voigt, FredNRMarried Rosina Reichert
235Voigt, FredNRMember Fraternal Order of Eagles
275Voigt, Fred1914Tailor shop received scorching in 1914 fire
271-272Voigtman, Fred1896Confectionery destroyed by fire
97Volk, CharlesNR2nd Husband of Louise Bartling
88Volk, Charles F.1860Grew Chicory
116Volk, Charles F.1850'sCivil Engineer & Surveyor/Arriv. 1850's
116Volk, Charles F.NRMarried Widow of William Seyfarth
52Volkman, Fred1856Blacksmith
264Volkman, Gustaf18799/4/1879 Organized Fire Co.
264Volkman, Gustaf1879Committee to define specs for ladder wagon
264Volkman, Gustaf1879Received contract to build fire ladder wagon
143Volkman, Gustav1886-1887Clerk
143Volkman, Gustav1887-1888Clerk
144Volkman, Gustav1888-1889Clerk
238Volkman, Gustave1900Charter Mem. Fidelity Life Asso., # 369
358Volkman, Gustuv1935BI Resident 78 yrs.
381Volkman, Mrs. Anna1933Died 12/20/1933/nee Langheld/ Wife of Gustav
77Volkmann Family1860'sPhoto/Residence and wagon shop
99Volkmann, August (Gus)NRChild of Fritz Volkmann/Village Clerk
99Volkmann, Fritz1856Arriv. BI 1856
365Volp, Alice1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
117Volp, AnnaNRChild of Anna Margaretha Hensel & Henry Volp
117Volp, AnnaNRMarried William Haas
252Volp, Anna1880'sSister of John H. Volp/Printer's Assistant
112Volp, AugustaNRMarried John Reichert
117Volp, AugustaNRChild of Anna Margaretha Hensel & Henry Volp
117Volp, AugustaNRMarried John Reichert
117Volp, CarolineNRChild of Anna Margaretha Hensel & Henry Volp
117Volp, CarolineNRMarried Fred Sadawater
117Volp, CharlesNRChild of Anna Margaretha Hensel & Henry Volp
117Volp, CharlesNRMarried Henrietta Bock
238Volp, Charles1915Justice Lodge # 1243 F. L. A./Charter Member
248Volp, Charles1905-1915BI Headquarters of NE IL Fancier's Asso.
381Volp, Charles1935Died 11/2/1935/Age 60
117Volp, ElizabethNRChild of Anna Margaretha Hensel & Henry Volp
117Volp, ElizabethNRMarried Charles Langheld
257Volp, Harold1935Vice Pres./Associated Suburban Publishers
260Volp, Harold19234/17/1923 Elected Alderman First Ward
297Volp, Harold1928Of Blue Island Publ. Co./ Town (Bank) Guard
236Volp, Harold C.1935Woodmen of the World # 36/Clerk
223Volp, Harold C.1930BI Lions Club/Pres/1930
238Volp, Harold C.1915Justice Lodge # 1243 F. L. A./Charter Member
263Volp, Harold C.19254/27/1925 Elected Alderman First Ward
295Volp, Harold C.19274/19/1927 Elected Alderman 1st Ward
300Volp, Harold C.19294/22/1929 Elected Alderman 1st Ward
302Volp, Harold C.NRVice President Blue Island Publishing Corp
313Volp, Harold C.19295/6/1929 Alderman 1st Ward
338Volp, Harold C.19314/27/1931 Elected Alderman 1st Ward
341Volp, Harold C.19334/24/1933 Ran for Alderman 1st Ward
348Volp, Harold C.19231923/Alderman 1st Ward
348Volp, Harold C.19241924/lderman 1st Ward
348Volp, Harold C.19251925/lderman 1st Ward
349Volp, Harold C.NRPhoto/Alderman
350Volp, Harold C.19261926/Alderman 1st Ward
350Volp, Harold C.19271927/Alderman 1st Ward
350Volp, Harold C.19281928/Alderman 1st Ward
350Volp, Harold C.19291929/Alderman 1st Ward
350Volp, Harold C.19301930/lderman 1st Ward
350Volp, Harold C.19311931/Alderman 1st Ward
350Volp, Harold C.19321932/lderman 1st Ward
359Volp, Harold C.1935BI Centennial Asso./Properties Committee
238Volp, Henrietta1915Justice Lodge # 1243 F. L. A./Charter Member
116Volp, HenryNRNative Weickartsheim, Hesse-Darmstadt, Ger.
116Volp, Henry1846Arriv. Baltimore, MD., Amer. 1846 at 23 yrs.
116Volp, Henry1849Married Anna Margaretha Hensel, 4/8/1849
117Volp, Henry03/15/1905Died 9/17/1901
381Volp, Henry1901Died 9/17/1901/Age 78/Early resident so. Side
32Volp, Henry and Family1850'sNative of Baltimore, MD
117Volp, John H.NRChild of Anna Margaretha Hensel & Henry Volp
117Volp, John H.NRMarried Viola Haas
191Volp, John H.1923Founder of Ideal Radio Cabinet Co.
246Volp, John H.1927Incorporator Blue Island Winsett Finance Co.
246Volp, John H.1927Board of Directors/BI Winsett Finance Co.
246Volp, John H.1932BI Winsett Finance Co./President & Chairman
246Volp, John H.1932BI Winsett Finance Co./Board of Directors
246Volp, John H.1932BI Winsett Finance Co./President
248Volp, John H.1905-1915BI Headquarters of NE IL Fancier's Asso.
302Volp, John H.NRPresident Blue Island Publishing Corp
224Volp, John H.1935Member BI Lions Club 12/15/1935
234Volp, John H.1916Charter Member Ldg 1331/B. P. O. O. Elks
234Volp, John H.1920American Legion Ladies Auxiliary/Vice Comm.
238Volp, John H.1915Justice Lodge # 1243 F. L. A./Banker
238Volp, John H.1936Justice Lodge # 1243 F. L. A./Banker
255Volp, John H.1894Sold his interest in the Standard to W. Errett
255Volp, John H.1920Incorporator/Blue Island Publishing Corp.
255Volp, John H.1920'sPublisher/The Sun Standard
257Volp, John H.1935Pres. & Bus. Mgr./Associated Sub. Publishers
290Volp, John H.1901Post Office regular free mail carrier
325Volp, John H.1917Publisher BI Sun/
331Volp, John H.NRCommitteeman/4th Liberty Loan Drive
331Volp, John H.NRCommitteeman/5th Liberty Loan Drive
355Volp, John H.1935Chairman of Centennial Celebration
359Volp, John H.1935BI Centennial Asso./President
359Volp, John H.1935BI Centennial Asso./Exec. Comm. & Director
359Volp, John H.1935BI Centennial Asso./Publicity Chrmn,
6Volp, John Henry1868-1938Author
366Volp, LaVergne1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
367Volp, LaVergne1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
364Volp, Marion1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
107Volp, MaryNRMarried John Kern
107Volp, MaryNREldest daugh. Of Henry & Margaret Volp
117Volp, MaryNRChild of Anna Margaretha Hensel & Henry Volp
117Volp, MaryNRMarried John Kern
117Volp, MarylizNRChild of Anna Margaretha Hensel & Henry Volp
117Volp, MarylizNRMarried Fred Langheld
314Volp, Mr.1929Motions on rezoning Robertson property
359Volp, Mrs. Harold C.1935BI Centennial Asso./Baby Parade Committee
358Volp, Mrs. J. H.1935BI Resident 67 yrs.
381Volp, Mrs. Margaret1921Died 10/23/1921/Age 89/nee Hensel
381Volp, Mrs. MargaretNRWife of Henry
381Volp, Mrs. Sophia Fautek1925Died 7/16/1925/Wife of Wm.
238Volp, Stanley1915Justice Lodge # 1243 F. L. A./Charter Member
323Volp, Stanley H.1918Blue Island Honor Roll WW I/Aviation Corps
238Volp, Viola1936Justice Lodge # 1243 F. L. A /Supervisor
256Volp, Wesley1934Editor/The Suburban Star
257Volp, Wesley1935Editor & Manager/The Suburban Star
359Volp, Wesley1935BI Centennial Asso./Publicity Committee
117Volp, WilliamNRChild of Anna Margaretha Hensel & Henry Volp
117Volp, WilliamNRMarried Sophia Fautek
381Volp, William1929Died 1/27/1929/Age 76
238Volp, Wm. H.1915Justice Lodge # 1243 F. L. A /Prefect
107Von Burg, JohnNRMarried Henrietta Klein
381Vonburg, Fred1922Died 5/11/1922/Age 52
234Vonburg, Ivan W.1935Lodge # 716 A. F. & A. M./Jr. Sewart
381Vonburg, John1914Died 11/14/1914/Farmer
381Vonburg, Mrs. Henrietta1921Died 12/28/1921/Age 83/Pioneer resident
216Voorhees, L. P.1894Board of Education/Member
381Voorhees, Lucien W.1929Died 6/25/1929/Age 41/at Twin Falls, ID
234Vorhees, L. P.1916Charter Member Ldg 1331/B. P. O. O. Elks
117Voss HenryNRChild of Elizabeth Krebelich & Heinrich Voss
117Voss, CarlNRChild of Elizabeth Krebelich & Heinrich Voss
117Voss, CarlNRMarried Nora Christianson
381Voss, Carl1929Died 12/19/1929/Chief of Fire Dept.
92Voss, ChristianNRCivil War
117Voss, ChristinaNRChild of John Voss
117Voss, EmmaNRChild of Elizabeth Krebelich & Heinrich Voss
117Voss, EmmaNRMarried Henry Kleni
117Voss, FrederickaNRChild of John Voss
331Voss, Harry1919Charter member Allied Veterans of Blue Island
117Voss, Heinrich1857Native of Schwerin, Ger./Arriv. 1857
117Voss, HeinrichNRMarried Elizabeth Krebelich
117Voss, Heinrich1911Died 1911
101Voss, HenryNRMarried Mary Consoer
117Voss, HenryNRMarried Mary Consoer
106Voss, JohnNRMarried Emelie Hopf
117Voss, JohnNRChild of Elizabeth Krebelich & Heinrich Voss
117Voss, JohnNRMarried Amelie Hopf
117Voss, John Jr.NRChild of John Voss
117Voss, John Sr.1856Native of Mecklenburg,-Schwerin, Ger./Arriv. BI 1856
109Voss, KriegsmanNRMarried Caroline Kriegsman
117Voss, LinaNRChild of John Voss
117Voss, LouiseNRChild of Elizabeth Krebelich & Heinrich Voss
117Voss, LouiseNRMarried Mathias Hansen
117Voss, MaryNRChild of Elizabeth Krebelich & Heinrich Voss
117Voss, MaryNRMarried John Roloff
117Voss, MaryNRChild of John Voss
117Voss, MinnieNRChild of Elizabeth Krebelich & Heinrich Voss
117Voss, MinnieNRMarried August Engelhardt
117Voss, MinnieNRChild of John Voss
119Voss, MinnieNRMarried Charles Hageman
381Voss, Mrs. Carl1928Died 1/29/1928/Age 69
381Voss, Mrs. Minnie1934Died 8/3/1934/Age 59/Wife of August
381Voss, Nicholas1931Died 10/13/1931/Age 101
381Voss, NicholasNROne of the oldest residents of Cook County
117Voss, SophiaNRChild of John Voss
117Voss, SophiaNRChild of John Voss
117Voss, SophieNRChild of Elizabeth Krebelich & Heinrich Voss
117Voss, SophieNRMarried Carl Brand
228Vought, Mrs. William1928BI Council of Parents & Teachers/Pres.
211Vrsek, Andrew Sr.1935Slovak Luth. Church Council/Trustee
22Wadhams, CarltonC. 1844Settler
26Wadhams, CarltonNRHunters
41Wadhams, CarltonNRProprietor of The American House
58Wadhams, Carlton1850First meeting of Worth Township in his home
71Wadhams, Carlton1849His child buried in Robinson's Grove
79Wadhams, CarltonNRFather of Mary and Phoebe, and son
117Wadhams, Carlton1839Arriv. BI 1839
117Wadhams, CarltonNRMarried 1st Sophia Spellman
117Wadhams, CarltonNRMarried 2nd to Hulda Stedman
117Wadhams, Carlton1886Died 1886
117Wadhams, DavidNRBrother of Carlton Wadhams
71Wadhams, DavidNRBro. of Carl.Wadhams/1839 Pioneer of year
71Wadhams, David and FamilyNRBuried in Old Blue Island Cemetery
71Wadhams, GuyNRBrother of Carlton & David Wadhams
117Wadhams, GuyNRBrother of Carlton Wadhams
79Wadhams, MaryNRMarried to Jonathon Periam
79Wadhams, MaryNRDaughter of Carlton Wadhams
117Wadhams, MaryNRChild of Carlton Wadhams
117Wadhams, MaryNRMarried Jonathan Periam
205Wadhams, Mrs. Carlton1849Taught Sunday School for all faiths
79Wadhams, PhoebeNRDaughter of Carlton Wadhams
117Wadhams, PhoebeNRChild of Carlton Wadhams
117Wadhams, PhoebeNRMarried Harry Morgan
117Wadhams, SonNRChild of Carlton Wadhams/Died in infancy
240Wadsworth, Mary J.1893BI West Review #2,WBA/Charter Member
52Wagner, Chr.1856Carpenter
282Wagner, Edward1933Accused in Hackett kidnapping
47Wagner, Herman1850'sManager United Breweries
382Wagner, John1914Died 6/28/1914
112Wagner, MariaNRMarried George Reichert
235Wagner, Mary1920BI Rebekah Ldg. 300/Financial Sec.
235Wagner, Robert1935Knights of Columbus/Inside Guard
111Wagner, RoseNRMarried Jacob Merkelbach Sr.
232Wainwright, James1936BI Parks & Playground/Board member
304Wainwright, James1935-1936Blue Island Park Board member
128Walcott, Mr.1873County Surveyor
97Wald, HarrietNRMarried Clarence Seyfarth
95Walde, LunaNRMarried to Henry B. Robinson
234Waldo, J. Howard1935Lodge # 716 A. F. & A. M./Charter Member
240Walker, Elsie1936Phythian Sisters/BI Temple 25/Exalted Senior
235Walker, Fred1935Fraternal Order of Eagles/Chaplain
32Walker, George E.1839Subdivided Portland/Owner/Proprietors
367Walker, Jane1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
238Walker, Kathleen D.1936Order of Eastern Star # 789/Asso. Matron
101Walker, Margaret1929Married Benjamin Cool
326Wall, Thomas1917Co. B, 13th Railway Engineer, Rock Island Rail
325Wall, Tom1917Mentioned in letter from Walter Crossland
362Wallace, Judge1872Gave notice of election for Village Incorporation
123Wallace, Judge M. R. M.1872Presented w/Petition for Permanent Vill. Organ
239Wallace, Mrs.1909Ladies Auxiliary BLE # 40/Charter member
382Walsh, John1924Died 10/16/1924
323Walsh, R. A.1918Blue Island Honor Roll WW I/Navy
235Walsh, Richard1935Knights of Columbus/Trustee
329Walshon, Leo1918Died of dysentery/Camp Travis, TX. 2/16/1918
329Walshon, Leo1918Buried St. Benedict Cemetery
382Walshon, Mrs. Julia1928Died 12/28/1928/Age 62
382Walters, Gust.1924Died 4/1/1924/Age 35
382Walters, Mrs. Emily1931Died 10/29/1931/Age 64
281Wanderwald, Peter1925Amer. Expr. Truck Driver/Bank robbery victim
40Waniata, WenzelNRTannery Owner
51Waniata, Wenzel1850'sThriving Tannery business owner
194Ward CharlesNRProminent role in Brickmakers Loc. # 3
177-178Ward, Alderman1916-17Disputed bid by Seagrave and LaFrance
177Ward, Ilo G.19164/24/1916 Elected Alderman 1st Ward
177Ward, Ilo G.1916Motioned to reject ordinance for franchise
179Ward, Ilo G.19184/22/1918 Elected Alderman 1st Ward
348Ward, Ilo G.19141914/Alderman 1st Ward
348Ward, Ilo G.19151915/lderman 1st Ward
348Ward, Ilo G.19161916/Alderman 1st Ward
348Ward, Ilo G.19171917/lderman 1st Ward
348Ward, Ilo G.19181918/Alderman 1st Ward
348Ward, Ilo G.19191919/lderman 1st Ward
241Warner, Mary1936Sunshine Camp # 3761, RNA/Courage
382Warner, Mrs. Anna L.1929Died 4/12/1929/Age 71
240Warren Ezra1902BI Lettercarriers Sergeant at Arms
240Warren, Bertha1936Phythian Sisters/BI Temple/Most Exal. Chief
238Warren, Emily1915Justice Lodge # 1243 F. L. A./Charter Member
289Warren, Ezra1935Post Office mail carrier
291Warren, EzraNRSecond longest service at BI Post Office
164Warren, George19011st Election/Ran for Alderman 5th Ward
164Warren, George1901Public Library Board, 5th Ward
241Warren, George1936Knights of Pythias 463/Chaplain
250Warren, George1918Blue Island Boy Scout Committee Troop # 780
347Warren, George19021902/Alderman 5th Ward
347Warren, George19031903/Alderman 5th Ward
347Warren, George19041904/Alderman 5th Ward
347Warren, George19051905/Alderman 5th Ward
230-231Warren, George1903Noted Architect of Chgo./Designed new Library
165Warren, George A.1902April 15, 1902, Elected Alderman 5th Ward
203Warren, H .G.1903-1905Pastor/M. E. Church/1903-1905
364Warren, Mrs. Emily1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
240Warren, Nellie1893BI West Review #2,WBA/Charter Member
240Wass, Ellen Scott1893BI West Review #2,WBA/Charter Member
31Waterman FamilyLate 1850'sFirst German Settlers
235Watrobka, Edward1935Knights of Columbus/ Warden
365Watrobka, Edward T.1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
365Watrobka, Tony J. Jr.1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
239Watson, Mrs.1909Ladies Auxiliary BLE # 40/Charter member
213Watson, Mrs. EdmundNRFirst Choir member, St. Aidan's Epis. Mission
241Watson, P.1894Knights of Pythias Lodge # 463/Charter Memb.
234Watson, William W.1874Charter Member Lodge # 716 A. F. & A. M.
345Watt, Burtie S.19354/16/1935 Ran for Alderman 1st Ward
240Watt, Kittie1908Phythian Sisters/BI Temple 25/Trustee
382Watt, William1920Died 5/4/1920/Age 44
257Wattles, Brothers1909Tried to keep The Blue Island News alive
117Wattles, Cornelia E.NRChild of Otis M. Wattles & Elizabeth Crandall
117Wattles, Cornelia E.NRMarried William A. Corlew
144Wattles, E. H.1891-1892Captain of Police
131Wattles, Ethan18823/6/1882, appointed Captain of Police
137Wattles, Ethan1892Resigned as chief of police
143Wattles, Ethan1881-1882Captain Of Police
143Wattles, Ethan1882-1883Captain of Police (Resigned in June)
144Wattles, Ethan1889-1890Constable
144Wattles, Ethan1890-1891Police Captain
382Wattles, Ethan1914Died 9/11/1914/Age 62
117Wattles, Ethan H.NRChild of Otis M. Wattles & Elizabeth Crandall
117Wattles, Ethan H.NRLivery Business/Capt. Of Police Force
382Wattles, Henry1919Died 4/19/1919/Age 34
93Wattles, Julia1828Married Norman Rexford 1/10/1828
93Wattles, Julia1897Died at age 87
382Wattles, Mrs. Anna L.1928Died 10/20/1928/Age 72/Pioneer resident
89Wattles, Otis M.1848First Co. 63rd/ 106th Regiment/Second Lieut.
117Wattles, Otis M.1822Born Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY in 1822
117Wattles, Otis M.1845Married Elizabeth Crandall 3/4/1845
382Wattles, Perry A.1919Died 4/15/1919/in Calif./Civil War Vet
382Wattles, Roy E.1919Died 11/3/1919/Auto accid. in Mishawauka, IN
93Wattles, SusanNRDaughter of Chandler Wattles
93Wattles, SusanNRFirst Wife of Stephen H. Rexford
117Wattles, Sylvia D.NRChild of Otis M. Wattles & Elizabeth Crandall
117Wattles, Sylvia D.NRMarried Alfred M. Duller
382Waugh, William H.1931Died 6/2/1931/Age 66
93Waughop, John W.NRHusband of Susan Eliza
211Wawrzon, L.NRTeacher or organist/St. Isadore Catholic Parish
211Wawrzyniak, J.NRTeacher or organist/St. Isadore Catholic Parish
213Weaver, A. M.1918-Active in second part of St. Aidan's History
213Weaver, A. M.1935Executive committee of St. Aidan's Epis. Ch.
334Weaver, A. M.1919Ward Captain Red Cross Local Drive/4th ward
366Weaver, A. M.1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
358Weaver, Albert M.1935BI Resident 28 yrs.
364Weaver, Billy1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
234Weaver, MerrillNRRoyal Arch Mason/Master of the 3rd Veil
382Weaver, Mrs. Merrill1925Died 2/24/1925
364Weaver, Mrs. Sylvia1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
236Weaver, Sylvia1935Daughters of Veterans/Treasurer
358Weaver, Sylvia1935BI Resident 35 yrs.
201Webb, Marian1873Charter Mem./BI Methodist Episcopal Church
318Weber, L. B.1935Navajo Fields Country Club/
234Weber, L. L.1916Charter Member Ldg 1331/B. P. O. O. Elks
382Weber, Mrs. Electa1919Died 4/19/1919/Age 58/Wife of James
382Weber, Mrs. Kate1918Died 10/10/1918
382Weber, Mrs. Minnie Amanda1914Died 7/29/1914/Wife of Wm. H.
216Weber, W. H.1887Elected Board of Ed.
216Weber, W. H.1887Officer, Board of Ed./Sec.
216Weber, W. H.1894Board of Education/Sec.
217Weber, W. H.1895-1906President, Board of Eduation/1895-1906
234Weber, William1916Charter Member Ldg 1331/B. P. O. O. Elks
135Weber, William H.18906/2/1890, member Board of Health
245Weber, William H.19351st National Bank of BI/Director
245Weber, William H.1935First National Bank of BI/President
234Weber, Wm. H.1916Ldg. 1331, B.P.O.O. Elks/Trustee
240Webster, Sarah E.1893BI West Review #2,WBA/Charter Member
117Weigand, CarolineNRChild of Michael Weigand & Margaret Kiessling
117Weigand, Caroline1889Died Typhoid Epidemic in Sept. 1889
323Weigand, Henry1918Blue Island Honor Roll WW I/Engineer. Corps
325Weigand, John1917Father of Henry Weigand
117Weigand, John G.NRChild of Michael Weigand & Margaret Kiessling
117Weigand, John G.NRMarried Emma Holst
117Weigand, MargaretNRChild of Michael Weigand & Margaret Kiessling
117Weigand, MargaretNRMarried Charles Henricks
117Weigand, Margaret1933Killed NW RR tracks in Arcadia, Iowa in 1933
117Weigand, MaryNRChild of Michael Weigand & Margaret Kiessling
117Weigand, Mary1889Died Typhoid Epidemic in Sept. 1889
117Weigand, Michael1853From Bavaria, Ger./Arriv. BI 1853
117Weigand, MichaelNRMarried Margaret Kiessling
117Weigand, Michael1893Died 1893 at 87 yrs.
117Weigand, RachaelNRChild of Michael Weigand & Margaret Kiessling
117Weigand, Rachael1889Died Typhoid Epidemic in Sept. 1889
325Weigand, Walter191716th Reg. Engineers, A. E. F. France Co. C.
325Weigand, Walter1918Letter to John H. Volp 1/1/1918
182Weiland, Anton1919Policeman killed in the line of duty
308Weiland, Anton1919Police officer killed in line of duty
308Weiland, Anton1919Died July 1919
367Weiland, Edna1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
367Weiland, Ilen1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
266Weiland, LeonNRVolunteer Fireman
182Weiland, Mrs. Anton1919Brought suit against city for death of Husband
107Weimar, AlbertNRChild of Caroline Weimar
107Weimar, CarolineNRMarried Casper Kern
328Weimar, CharlesNRMemorial Inscription WWI
329Weimar, Charles1918Corporal, Battery D, 339th Field Artillery
329Weimar, Charles1918Died in Hospital, Rouen, France 11/5/1918
329Weimar, Charles1921Buried 5/29/1921 Mt. Hope Cemetery
331Weimar, E.1919Charter member Allied Veterans of Blue Island
382Weimar, Mrs. Martha Fischer1933Died 9/26/1933/Age 78
382Weinbrod, Mrs. Edna Pearl1934Died 3/7/1934/Age 40
216Weinhardt, A. M.1894Board of Education/Member
198Weinreich, C.1873-1876Pastor/Central Methodist Church/1873-1876
198Weinreich, C.1881-1884Pastor/Central Methodist Church/1881-1884
382Weir, Alexander1929Died 3/15/1929/Age 65
367Weir, Betty1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
364Weir, Mrs. Wm.1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
364Weisenberger, Eleanor1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
236Weisenberger, Mrs.1935Catholic Daught. Of Amer./Sentinel
345Weiss, William1935Appointed special officer
118Weissenborn, AnnaNRMarried Fred Schneider
118Weissenborn, Anna1934Died 11/28/1934
118Weissenborn, ChristianNRChild of Christopher Weissenborn
118Weissenborn, Christopher1830Born 1/22/1830
118Weissenborn, ChristopherNRBorn Niederdorla, Muehlhausen, Thuringen
118Weissenborn, Christopher1871Arriv. Amer. 1870/Arriv. BI 1871
118Weissenborn, ChristopherNRCooking Utensil Store/Medicine Store
118Weissenborn, Christopher1911Died 9/7/ 1911
382Weissenborn, Christopher1911Died 9/7/1911/Age 81
118Weissenborn, HenryNRChild of Christopher Weissenborn
118Weissenborn, LouiseNRChild of Christopher Weissenborn
118Weissenborn, Mrs. Christopher1905Died 8/23/1905 at 74 yrs.
382Weissenborn, Mrs. Christopher1905Died 8/23/1905/Age 74/Wife of Christopher
118Weissenborn, SusannaNRChild of Christopher Weissenborn
118Weissenborn, SusannaNRMarried Mr. Rodenhausen
367Weissman, J. J.1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
349Weissner, J. P.NRPhoto/City Treasurer
366Weissner, Louie1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
97Welch, KateNRMarried to Benjamin Seyfarth
86Welch, Mr.1856Of Geneva
28Welch, Prof. Rodney1840'sFirst Teacher in new School Building
55Welch, Prof. Rodney1854Principal of new brick school
233Wells, G. W.1891Charter Member/Blue Island Lodge # 326
382Welter, Leonard1935Died 3/12/1935/Age 58
26Wentworth, Professor1860'sNormal School Professor
67Wentworth, Uriah1830'sMarried Widow Boardman
67Wentworth, Uriah1830'sFirst Marriage in settlement
116Wenzlaff, CharlesNRMarried Lizzie Stark
364Wenzlaff, Elizabeth1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
358Wenzlaff, Mrs. Augusta1935BI Resident 54 yrs.
364Wenzlaff, W.1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
241Wernecke, Charles1935United Span. War Vet./Sr. Vice Commander
366Werner, Art1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
238Werner, August1900Charter Mem. Fidelity Life Asso., # 369
238Werner, August1900Fidelity Life Asso. # 369/Banker
382Werner, August F.1932Died 4/28/1932/Age 75
97Werner, ErnstNRChild of Fredericka Seyfarth & Henry Werner
118Werner, ErnstNRChild of Henry Werner & Friedericka Seyfarth
118Werner, ErnstNRMarried Carrie Noth
382Werner, Ferdinand H.1933Died 12/27/1933/Age 43
238Werner, Fred1900Charter Mem. Fidelity Life Asso., # 369
31Werner, HenryLate 1850'sFirst German Settlers
97Werner, HenryNRMarried Fredericka Seyfarth
118Werner, Henry1854Born Saxony, Ger/Arriv Amer. 1854
118Werner, HenryNRButcher Shop owner
118Werner, HenryNRMarried Friedericka Seyfarth
118Werner, Henry1903Died 11/1/1803
97Werner, HerminaNRChild of Fredericka Seyfarth & Henry Werner
118Werner, HermineNRChild of Henry Werner & Friedericka Seyfarth
118Werner, HermineNRMarried August Kantzler
382Werner, Mrs. Anna L.1929Died 4/12/1929/Age 71
382Werner, Mrs. Augusta Schroeder1922Died 8/12/1922/Age 52
358Werner, Mrs. Mary D.1935BI Resident 49 yrs.
247Werner, Walter R.1930State Bank of BI/Director
97Werner, WilliamNRChild of Fredericka Seyfarth & Henry Werner
100Werner, WilliamNRFounder of Commercial Bank of BI
244Werner, William1896Founder of Zacharias, Bourke & Co. Priv. Bank
382Werner, William1931Died 1/11/1931/at Los Angeles, CA/Banker
118Werner, William H.NRChild of Henry Werner & Friedericka Seyfarth
118Werner, William H.NRBI Banker/Married Wilhelmina Hagen
245Werner, William H.1928Moved to California
245Werner, William H.1905Cashier Commercial Bank of BI
234Werner, Wm. H.1916Charter Member Ldg 1331/B. P. O. O. Elks
244Werner, Wm. H.1890Incorporator/Calumet State Bank/Cashier
365Wernicke, Chas.1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
236Weseloh, George1935Plattdeutsche Gilde Germ. #37/Financial Sec.
320Wessel, Charlotte M.19214/21/1921 candidate for Alderman 1st Ward
382Wessel, Ida1905Died 5/1/1905
167Wessel, J. A.1909Appointed to audit Previous Admin. Books
340Wessel, Julius1933Died 1933/Former Mayor of BI
347Wessel, Julius19111911/Mayor
347Wessel, Julius19121912/Mayor
168Wessel, Julius19114/18/1911 Elected Mayor
172Wessel, Julius19134/15/1913 Ran for Mayor
174Wessel, Julius19144/15/1915, Defeated in race for Mayor
382Wessel, Julius A.NRDied at Chicago
382Wessel, Julius A.1932Died 12/15/1932/Age 74/Grocery business
243Wessel, Mayor1913Appointed movie censor, Miss Kate Corlett
171Wessel, Mayor1912Refused to countersign payroll voucher
172Wessel, Mayor1913Served with temporary injunction
239West, Miss Bina M.1892Founder/Organizer of Women's Benefit Asso.
302Weston, FredNRBrother of John W. Weston
302Weston, Fred1891Published local paper "The Blue Island News"
302Weston, John W.NRSecretary/Western Society of Civil Engineers
302Weston, John W.NRBrother of Fred Weston
58Wheeler, A. B.1862Elected Justice of Calumet Township
123Wheeler, Geo. W.1872Clerk Protem
151Wheeler, N. W.1852Conductor of Rock Island "Rocket"
361Wheeler, N. W.1852First conductor Rock Island RR in BI
212Wheeler, Rev. Mr.NRRector of the Ch. of the Mediator, Morg. Pk.
196White, A. H.1903Mgr. Local Telephone exchanage/7/1903
367White, Anna1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
52White, David1855Carpenter
263Whitfield, Willis P.19254/27/1925 Elected City Treasurer
348Whitfield, Willis W.19251925/Treasurer
350Whitfield, Willis W.19261926/Treasurer
86Whitmar, Charles1860Shot himself in knee and died
144Whitson, L. L.1897-1898Constable
347Whitson, L. L.19021902/Alderman 2nd Ward
347Whitson, L. L.19031903/Alderman 2nd Ward
347Whitson, L. L.19051905/Alderman 2nd Ward
366Wibbelsman, Genevieve1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
367Wibbelsman, Genevieve1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
367Wibbelsman, Marie1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
49Wibben, Henry1850'sEstablished Brick Yard
220Wichert, F.1906-1908Teacher Lutheran Parochial School
289Wicherts, Ferdinand1935Post Office Rural Route Carrier
289Wicherts, Gilbert1935Post Office substitute mail carrier
240Wicherts, Mrs. Fred1935Ladies Aux. NALC # 453/Secretary
382Wick, Adam1913Died 11/26/1913/Age 83
240Wick, CharlesNRActive in the Macabees in the early days
244Wick, Charles1887Incorporator of BI Savings & Loan/Director
382Wick, Charles1930Died 9/24/1930
240Wick, Ida M.1893BI West Review #2,WBA/Charter Member
112Wickert, HenriettaNRMarried Christian Neibert
238Wickett, Minnie1936Order of Eastern Star # 789/Worthy Matron
382Wickett, Mrs. Lydia1930Died 11/4/1930/Wife of Robert
117Wiebking, Dietrich1858Native of Hanover, Ger./Arriv BI 1858/Tailor
117Wiebking, DoraNRChild of Louise Buschman & Dietrich Wiebking
117Wiebking, DoraNRMarried Thomas Robertson
117Wiebking, HattieNRChild of Louise Buschman & Dietrich Wiebking
117Wiebking, HattieNRMarried Vertus B. Roberts
117Wiebking, MaryNRChild of Louise Buschman & Dietrich Wiebking
117Wiebking, MaryNRMarried Henry Blatt
382Wiedenhoft, Martin1935Died 8/3/1935/Age 38
382Wiegold, Otto A.1928Died 4/21/1928/Age 25
223Wielgorecki, OttoNRMember BI Lions Club
334Wielgorecki, Otto1919Ward Captain Red Cross Local Drive/3rd ward
224Wielgorecki, W. Otto1935Member BI Lions Club 12/15/1935
345Wielgorecki, W. Otto19355/13/1935 Appointed City Attorney
364Wienberger, Edna1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
382Wierman, Mrs. Sophia1931Died 4/10/1931/Age 87
382Wiese, Mrs. Frieda1928Died 5/12/1928/Age 86
382Wiese, Paul C.1935Died 12/18/1935/Age 67
382Wiese, William1920Died 7/26/1920/Age 82
366Wiessner, F.1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
182Wiessner, J. P.19194/15/1919 Elected Alderman 5th Ward
233Wiessner, J. P.1935Harmonize Lodge member/Treasurer
337Wiessner, J. P.NRPhoto/Alderman and City Treasurer
348Wiessner, J. P.19191919/Alderman 5th Ward
348Wiessner, J. P.19201920/Alderman 5th Ward
348Wiessner, J. P.19211921/Alderman 5th Ward
348Wiessner, J. P.19221922/Alderman 5th Ward
348Wiessner, J. P.19231923/Alderman 5th Ward
348Wiessner, J. P.19241924/Alderman 5th Ward
348Wiessner, J. P.19251925/Alderman 5th Ward
350Wiessner, J. P.19271927/Treasurer
350Wiessner, J. P.19281928/Treasurer
295Wiessner, J. P.19274/19/1927 Elected City Treasurer
258Wiessner, J. P.19214/19/1921/Elected Alderman 5th Ward
258Wiessner, J. P.1921Committee/Chairman/Decide soldier memorial
260Wiessner, J. P.19234/17/1923 Elected Alderman Fifth Ward
263Wiessner, J. P.19254/27/1925 Elected Alderman Fifth Ward
313Wiessner, J. P.1929City Treasurer reports on funds
350Wiessner, John P.19261926/Alderman 5th Ward
323Wiessner, Louis1918Blue Island Honor Roll WW I/Musician
382Wiessner, Mrs. Arthur1924Died 10/31/1924
382Wiessner, Mrs. Louis T.1928Died 1/8/1928/Age 30
63Wiessner, Peter1920'sPassive member of the Liederkranz
241Wiessner, W. P.1904Sunshine Camp # 3761, RNA/Charter Member
63Wiessner, Walter1920'sMember of the Liederkranz
323Wiessner, Walter1918Blue Island Honor Roll WW I/Musician
236Wilcke, Adolph1895Charter Member/Plattdeutsche Gilde Germ. #37
236Wilcke, Alvina1935Woman's Relief Corps/Jr. Vice Pres.
234Wilcke, Elvina1935Sons & Daughters of Liberty/Asso.Record. Sec.
235Wilcke, GusNRMember Fraternal Order of Eagles
382Wilcke, Mrs. Caroline1920Died 3/23/1920/Age 85
382Wilcke, Mrs. Pauline1922Died 1/10/1922/Age 56/Old resident
382Wilcke, Mrs. Wilhelmina1931Died 2/10/1931/Age 68
164Wilcke, Otto1901July 10, 1901, Appointed Patrolman
173Wilcke, Otto19149/8/1914Replace Ben Knirsch as Police Chief
176Wilcke, Otto1915Appointed Chief of Police
235Wilcke, OttoNRMember Fraternal Order of Eagles
236Wilcke, Otto1895Charter Member/Plattdeutsche Gilde Germ. #37
263Wilcke, Otto1925Resigned as Lieutenant of Police
308Wilcke, Otto1900Photo/Blue Island Village Police Force
308Wilcke, Otto1901Appointed Patrolman of Village Police
341Wilcke, Otto19334/24/1933 Ran for Police Magistrate
279Wilcke, Otto1918Officer/investigated Sietz murder case
106Wilde, PaulNRMarried Louise Hopf
241Wilder, Fred1936Knights of Pythias 463/Inner Guard
98Wilke, Otto (Wilcke?)NRBI Police Officer/Married Carrie Becker
382Wilkins, James B.1928Died 2/16/1928/Age 78
382Wilkins, Mrs. Cora1935Died 2/4/1935/Age 58
382Willen, Mrs. Christine1930Died 11/2/1930/Age 79
233Willer, G.1935Harmonize Lodge member/Trustee
236Willer, Henry1895Charter Member/Plattdeutsche Gilde Germ. #37
235Willer, Louise1935BI Rebekah Ldg. 300/Recording Sec.
365Willer, Mr. & Mrs. George1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
228Willer, Mrs. George1928BI Council of Parents & Teachers/Vice Pres.
206William, Fr.1895Built present day St. Benedict Church
367William, Lois1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
323William, Ray1918Blue Island Honor Roll WW I/Navy
206William, Rev.1865-1904Pastor/ St. Benedict Parish
366Williams, Billie1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
367Williams, Billie1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
292Williams, C. O.19264/20/1926/Elected Alderman 7th Ward (1 yr.)
295Williams, C. O.19274/19/1927 Elected Alderman 7th Ward
300Williams, C. O.19294/22/1929 Elected Alderman 7th Ward
304Williams, C. O.1935-1936Alderman 7th Ward
313Williams, C. O.19295/6/1929 Alderman 7th Ward
325Williams, C. O.1917Letter to Harry Slater 12/24/1917
325Williams, C. O.1917Co. B, 13th Engineer Ry., U. S. Army A. E. F.
338Williams, C. O.NRPhoto/Alderman Seventh Ward
341Williams, C. O.19334/24/1933 Elected Alderman 7th Ward
349Williams, C. O.NRPhoto/Alderman
350Williams, C. O.19261926/Alderman 7th Ward
350Williams, C. O.19271927/Alderman 7th Ward
350Williams, C. O.19281928/Alderman 7th Ward
350Williams, C. O.19291929/Alderman 7th Ward
350Williams, C. O.19301930/Alderman 7th Ward
359Williams, C. O.1935BI Centennial Asso./Baby Parade Committee
323Williams, Clarence O.1918Blue Island Honor Roll WW I/Engineer. Corps
326Williams, Clarence O.1917Co. B, 13th Railway Engineer, Rock Island Rail
338Williams, Clarence O.19314/27/1931 Elected Alderman 7th Ward
345Williams, Clarence O.19354/16/1935 Elected Alderman 7th Ward
350Williams, Clarence O.19311931/Alderman 7th Ward
350Williams, Clarence O.19321932/Alderman 7th Ward
350Williams, Clarence O.19331933/Alderman 7th Ward
350Williams, Clarence O.19341934/Alderman 7th Ward
350Williams, Clarence O.19351935/Alderman 7th Ward
239Williams, Fern1935Ladies Aux. BRT, Royal Neigh. Ldg 97/Pres.
203Williams, John1915-1916Pastor/M. E. Church/1915-1916/Traveler
239Williams, L. V.1935W. S. Tinsman Div. 815 BLA/Trustee
366Williams, Lois1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
240Williams, Mary E.1893BI West Review #2,WBA/Charter Member
209Williams, R. W.1923Charter Mem./Evangelical Comm. Ch./12/1923
213Williams, Rev. M. B.192311/25/1923/In charge of St. Aidan's Episc. Ch.
213Williams, Rev. M. B.1924Ordained 6/15/1924
213Williams, Rev. M. B.1924Also in charge of the Ch. of the Incarnation
213Williams, Rev. M. B.1927Resigned 5/1927
366Williams, Vera1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
367Williams, Vera1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
52Williams, Walter1851Shoemaker
382Willig, John1931Died 11/30/1931/Age 92/by drowning
201Willing, Rev. Mrs. J. F.1874Conducted Dedication of M. E. Church
201Willing, Rev. W. C.1874Conducted Dedication of M. E. Church
366Willis, Lucille1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
356Wilson, J. M.1935Scoutmaster Troop # 728
367Wilson, James1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
323Wilson, Lee O.1918Blue Island Honor Roll WW I/Engineer. Corps
364Wilson, Leona1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
367Wilson, Margaret1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
367Wilson, Margaret1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
282Wilson, Phil1933aka Mr. Nolan/accused in Hackett kidnapping
193Wilson, S. M.NRProprietor of Blue Island Lumber Co.
223Wilson, S. M.1931-1932BI Lions Club/Pres/1931-1932
224Wilson, S. M.1935Member BI Lions Club 12/15/1935
246Wilson, S. M.1927Board of Directors/BI Winsett Finance Co.
246Wilson, S. M.1932BI Winsett Finance Co./Board of Directors
246Wilson, S. M.1932BI Winsett Finance Co./1st Vice Pres.
113Wilson, Sarah1847Married Walter P. Roche 1847/Native of IN
113Wilson, SarahNRStep-daugh. Of Absolom Funk-Funk's Grove, IL
57Wilson, Sheriff1857Sheriff at time of first murder in BI
367Wilson, Thomas1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
213Wilson, W. G.1935Executive committee of St. Aidan's Epis. Ch.
288Wilson, William (Billy)1910Congressman/Promised appropriation for PO
288Wilson, William (Billy)1912Defeated for reelection by George Gorman
38Wilson, Z.1838First Death Reported in Village of Blue Island
22Wilson, Zachary1838Settler
70Wilson, Zachary1839Died 1839/Buried on top of Hill
354Winburne, George1918Robbins incorporates/Elected Trustee
58Winchell, M.1850Commission to divide Cook County townships
118Wingate, Albert1836Native of Maine/ Arriv 1836
118Wingate, Albert1836Married Phoebe Mitchell
118Wingate, AliceNRChild of Phoebe Mitchell & Albert Wingate
118Wingate, AliceNRMarried Nelson E. Trumbull/Had Four Children
118Wingate, ElizabethNRChild of Phoebe Mitchell & Albert Wingate
118Wingate, ElizabethNRDied in her teens
118Wingate, LeviNRChild of Phoebe Mitchell & Albert Wingate
118Wingate, LeviNRMarried Lydia Rinkenburger/Had four children
240Wingate, Lydia W.1893BI West Review #2,WBA/Charter Member
105Wingate, Mary1867Wed John M. Green, 10/23/1867/Parent of 13
105Wingate, MaryNRChild of Albert Wingate of Lane's Island
105Wingate, Mary1932Died July 1932
118Wingate, MaryNRChild of Phoebe Mitchell & Albert Wingate
118Wingate, MaryNRMarried John M. Green /Had Thirteen Children
201Wingate, Mr.1873Charter Mem./BI Methodist Episcopal Church
271-274Winkler, F.1896Harness shop destroyed by fire
382Winnie, Mrs. Walter1929Died 1/16/1929/Age 75
367Winterfeldt, Irene1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
365Winterfeldt, Mr. & Mrs. F. J.1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
365Winterfeldt, Mrs. F.1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
382Winterfeldt, Mrs. Matilda1930Died 4/17/1930/Age 73
235Winters, Myra1935Amer. Legion Ladies Auxill./Jr. Past Pres.
203Wirshing, S. H.1899-1901Pastor/M. E. Church/10/1899-1901
203Wirshing, S. H.NRMilitant member of Anti-Saloon League-Chgo.
293Wirts, F. S.1926Appointed Member of Library Board
216Wirtz, Louis1897Secretary of the Township H. S. Board of Ed.
323Withers, Harry1918Blue Island Honor Roll WW I/Navy
232Witherspoon, Clifford1935Member Board of Playground & Parks Comm.
345Witherspoon, Clifford19355/27/1935 Apptd. to Plygrd. & Rec. Board
241Witherspoon, Mabel1936Sunshine Camp # 3761, RNA/Endurance
239Witherspoon, Mable1935Ladies Auxiliary BLE # 40/Flag Bearer
292Witherspoon, Martha1926Sued City for $25,000 personal damage suit
345Witherspoon, Robert L.19354/16/1935 Ran for Alderman 7th Ward
329Witt, AlbertNRDied after war from injury/exposure in service
365Witt, Bill1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
194Witt, ChristNRProminent role in Brickmakers Loc. # 3
367Witt, Elmer1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
238Witt, Gertrude1915Justice Lodge # 1243 F. L. A./Charter Member
382Witt, Henry C.1925Died 3/17/1925/Age 59
382Witt, Julius1914Died 8/7/1914/Age 54
223Witt, Matt C.NRMember BI Lions Club
382Witt, Mrs. Emma1920Died 1/27/1920/Age 42
382Witt, Mrs. Frederick1928Died 6/12/1928/Age 63
382Witt, Mrs. Rose Elizabeth1929Died 4/7/1929/Wife of Matt
238Witt, William1915Justice Lodge # 1243 F. L. A./Charter Member
331Witt, WilliamNRWard Captain 1st Liberty Loan Drive/3rd Ward
382Witt, William1928Died 1/25/1928/Age 82
238Witt, Wm. H.1915Justice Lodge # 1243 F. L. A./Supreme Master
358Witte, Mrs. Tessie1935BI Resident 55 yrs.
333Witte, Walter1935-1936American Legion Post # 50/Sergeant-atarms
366Witte, Walter1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
367Witte, Walter1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
382Witzke, Mrs. Johanna1923Died 2/15/1923
176Wizbanski, Frank1915Appointed Patrolman
382Wizbanski, Frank1934Died 9/9/1934/Age 49/Former Police officer
382Wodrich, Carl1934Died 5/1/1934/Age 89
382Wodrich, Mrs. August1928Died 3/6/1928/Age 49
382Wodrich, Mrs. Wilhelmina1928Died 4/22/1928/Age 67
109Wodrig, MaryNRMarried Valentine Kriegsman
382Wolf Paul1928Died 2/18/1928/Age 43
108Wolf, JoachimNRMarried Mary Knirsch
264Wolf, John18799/4/1879 Organized Fire Co.
264Wolf, John1879Committee to petition Village for fire hose
382Wolf, Martin1931Died 10/9/1931/Age 58
382Wolf, Mrs. Charles H.1927Died 8/7/1927/Age 34/nee Bihr
106Wolf, The WidowNRMarried John Hofeld
177-178Wolff, Alderman1916-17Disputed bid by Seagrave and LaFrance
180Wolff, Alderman John1918Died 1918
60Wolff, H.1857Member of the Liederkranz
238Wolff, Henry1915Justice Lodge # 1243 F. L. A./Charter Member
338Wolff, John1931Appointed to Civil Service Board
347Wolff, John19091909/Alderman 3rd Ward
347Wolff, John19101910/Alderman 3rd Ward
347Wolff, John19111911/Alderman 3rd Ward
347Wolff, John19121912/Alderman 3rd Ward
347Wolff, John19131913/Alderman 3rd Ward
365Wolff, John1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
304Wolff, John A.1935-1936Playground Board member
91Wolff, John W.NRCivil War
118Wolff, John W.1870Native Stansburg, Alsace/Arriv. BI 1870
118Wolff, John W.1842-1919Born 1842/Died 1/9/1919
118Wolff, John W.1870Married in 1870/Cigar making business
118Wolff, John W.NRCity Council & Alderman for Third Ward
168Wolff, John W.19114/18/1911, Elected Alderman 3rd Ward
172Wolff, John W.19134/15/1913 Elected Alderman 4th Ward
174Wolff, John W.19144/15/1915 Elected Alderman 3rd Ward
179Wolff, John W.19184/22/1918 Elected Alderman 2nd Ward
192Wolff, John W.1870-80Engaged in the cigar making business
192Wolff, John W.1919Died 1/19/1919/Aldermn. 3rd Ward 1906-16
192Wolff, John W.NRStepfather of William Schultz
192Wolff, John W.1881Photo in front of the Cigar Factory
234Wolff, John W.1874Charter Member Lodge # 716 A. F. & A. M.
348Wolff, John W.19141914/Alderman 3rd Ward
348Wolff, John W.19151915/Alderman 3rd Ward
348Wolff, John W.19161916/Alderman 3rd Ward
348Wolff, John W.19181918/Alderman 3rd Ward
382Wolff, John W.1919Died 1/9/1919/Age 77/
382Wolff, John W.NRCivil War Vet/Alderman 3rd Ward
225Wolff, Mrs. Ada B.1922Pres./BI Women's Club/1922
52Wolfinger, John1854Blacksmith
54Wolfinger, JohnNRMarketed mineral water
382Wolfram, Adam Sr.1935Died 4/30/1935/Age 56
382Wollenzien, Fred1932Died 3/6/1932/Age 80
364Wolshon, Julia1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
328Wolshon, LeoNRMemorial Inscription WWI
329Wolshon, LeoNRDied after war from injury/exposure in service
192Wolters, Herman1933Bought Cigar business from F. Koenecke
382Wolters, Mrs. Herman1933Died 1/5/1933/Age 54
67Wolz, John1886Vice Pres. Concordia Ternverein
382Wolz, Margaret1918Died 9/12/1918/Age 83/Wife of John
115Wolz, MinnieNRMarried Herman Schuemann
236Women's Relief Corp. # 3151889Organized 8/1889
382Wood, :Mrs. Mary A.1922Died 5/24/1922/Age 73
239Wood, Mrs.1909Ladies Auxiliary BLE # 40/Charter member
164Woodruff, J. B.1901Requested 50 yr. Franchise for Gas Works
328Woods, HomerNRMemorial Inscription WWI
329Woods, Homer1918Died US Naval Hospital 10/10/1918
329Woods, Homer1918Died of Bronchial Pneumonia
329Woods, Homer1918Buried Mr. Hope Cemetery 10/15/1918
323Woods, Homer J.1918Blue Island Honor Roll WW I/Navy
382Woods, Mrs. J. M.1931Died 3/4/1931/Age 66
331Woodward, O. A.NRCommitteeman/5th Liberty Loan Drive
214Wooton, Rev. Wm S.1890'sFormerly Pastor in Des Moines, IA
214Wooton, Rev. Wm S.1890'sPreacher in charge, Society of Friends
382Wordelman, Rudolph1928Died 12/24/1928/Age 48
366Wordelman, W.1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
257Worden, Paul1909Editor, Blue Island News
364Wordleman, Maybelle1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
76Worth, William J.NRNamesake Town -Worth/Soldier War of 1812
382Wrede, Mrs. Bertha1935Died 9/11/1935/Age 69
241Wright, Anna1936Sunshine Camp # 3761, RNA/Manager
34Wright, BenjaminNREngineer on Calumet Feeder Canal
367Wright, Donald1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
292Wright, Dr. Herbert L.1926State B. of Health/vol. deputy Health Officer
238Wright, Hattie1936Order of Eastern Star # 789/Secretary
194Wright, J. H.NRFirst Officers of Local No. #3/Treasurer
194Wright, J. H.1898Int'l Brick, Tile T. Cotta Wrkrs/Treasurer
382Wright, James A.1933Died 11/26/1933/Age 51
359Wright, Mrs. Howard1935BI Centennial Asso./Baby Parade Committee
364Wright, Pat1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
112Wright, WallaceNRMarried Anna Neibert
118Wuest, BerthaNRChild of Samuel Wuest
118Wuest, BerthaNRMarried Emil Kretch
118Wuest, FrankNRChild of Samuel Wuest
118Wuest, FrankNRMarried Berthena Bushnell
130Wuest, Frank1881Publish Annual Report in The Standard News
302Wuest, FrankNRProprietor of the "Standard" in 1880
118Wuest, J. A.NRChild of Samuel Wuest
118Wuest, J. A.NRMarried Caroline Vogt
135Wuest, J. A.18906/2/1890, appointed Asst. to the Vill. Clerk
31Wuest, J. Albert1856First German Settlers
118Wuest, LydiaNRChild of Samuel Wuest
118Wuest, LydiaNRMarried Emil Guenther
118Wuest, MarthaNRChild of Samuel Wuest
118Wuest, MarthaNRMarried John Kretch
113Wuest, MinnieNRChild of Samuel Wuest
113Wuest, MinnieNRMarried Jacob Frederick Rehm, 3/2/1882
251-252Wuest, S. F.1880Bought Standard Herald from Gardner
118Wuest, S. FrankNRPublisher of The (BI) Standard newspaper
27Wuest, Samuel1857Opened private German School/Grove Street
118Wuest, Samuel1855Native of Switzerland/Arriv BI 1855
118Wuest, SamuelNROpened Private School/Life Insurance Business
118Wuest, Samuel F.NRChild of Samuel Wuest
118Wuest, WinnieNRChild of Samuel Wuest
118Wuest, WinnieNRMarried Jacob Rehm
91Wuetig, CharlesNRCivil War/Co. G, 2nd Reg. IL Vol Light Artil.
91Wuetig, CharlesNRServed under Gen. A. J. Smith
91Wuetig, CharlesNRCivil War/Several Campaigns
118Wuetig, CharlesNRChild of Henry Wuetig
118Wuetig, CharlesNRMarried Margaret Vogel
382Wuetig, Charles, W.1933Died 1/7/1933/Age 85/Civil War Vet
118Wuetig, ChristianNRChild of Henry Wuetig
52Wuetig, Fred1852Carpenter
118Wuetig, FredNRChild of Henry Wuetig
118Wuetig, FredNRMarried Babett Zorn
382Wuetig, Fred1935Died 8/10/1935/Age 46
118Wuetig, Henry1851Native of Waldeck, Germany
118Wuetig, Henry1851Arriv. BI 1851/Carpenter
358Wuetig, Margaret1935BI Resident 50 yrs.
326Wyant, Albert1917Co. B, 13th Railway Engineer, Rock Island Rail
329Wyant, AlbertNRDied after war from injury/exposure in service
382Wyant, Albert G.1921Died 6/16/1921/Age 38/Civil War Vet/RI Cond.
323Wyant, Bert1918Blue Island Honor Roll WW I/Engineer. Corps
328Wykoff, WalterNRMemorial Inscription WWI
329Wykoff, WalterNRBuried Arlington National Cemetery
206Xaxier, Rev.1865-1904Pastor/ St. Benedict Parish
317Yarrow, Philip1930Supt. Of Illinois Vigilance Asso.
203Youker, J. C.1906-1909Pastor/M. E. Church/1906-1909
203Youker, J. C.NRFounder & Builder of Garfield Park M. E. St.
203Youker, J. C.NRFounder John's M. E., Granville Ave.
203Youker, J. C.NRFounder Chicago & Euclid Av. M. E.
203Youker, J. C.NRFounder Euclid Ave. M. E. & Cuyler Av. M. E.
203Youker, J. C.NRExpert court reporter & editor of numerous publications
29Young Family1850'sEarly Settlement Arrivals
43Young, BrothersNROwner of Boat "Calumet Traders"
229Young, C. S.1891Blue Island Library Asso./Director
244Young, C.D.1890Incorporator/Calumet State Bank
119Young, CharlesNRChild of Joshua P. Young and his First Wife
119Young, CharlesNRMarried Jennie Alexander
229Young, Charles1891Blue Island Library Asso./Pres.
119Young, ChauncyNRDied in his youth
119Young, ChauncyNRChild of Joshua Young & Minerva P. Brayton
42Young, Elisha1836-50Built Trading Store at Thorton/CA Gold Rush
119Young, Frank O.NRChild of Joshua P. Young and his First Wife
119Young, Frank O.NRMarried Alice Eames
244Young, Frank O.1890Incorporator/Calumet State Bank
382Young, Frank O.1924Died 3/10/1924/Age 70
22Young, J. P.NRSecond Owner of American House
125Young, J. P.1872Petitioner for Plank Sidewalk
126Young, J. P.1879Pres. Of Vill. Board
157Young, J. P.NROfficer-Sec./ Grand Trunk Railway System
213Young, J. P.1865Sold lot to H H. Massey for Universalist Ch.
165Young, J. P.19028/11/1902, Sold property to City for Pub. Library.
30Young, Joshua P.1856/Trustee 1872
30Young, Joshua P.1856Settler/Sweden/Platted Harvey
67Young, Joshua P.NRPhoto/Village President in the early years
100Young, Joshua P.NRMarried Minerva P. Brayton
118Young, Joshua P.1854Native of NY/Arriv. BI 1854
118Young, Joshua P.NRMarried Louise Spencer
118Young, Joshua P.NRBrother-in-law of Hardin B. Brayton
118Young, Joshua P.NRDeacon in Congreg./Village Trustee
118Young, Joshua P.NRPres. Village Board
118Young, Joshua P.NRMarried Twice
118Young, Joshua P.NRMarried 2nd to Minerva P. Brayton
119Young, Joshua P.1889Died 5/26/1889
143Young, Joshua P.1878-1879Trustee-President
143Young, Joshua P.1879-1880Trustee-President
365Young, Maybelle1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
196Young, Miss EdithNRFirst Chief Telephone Operator
203Young, Mr. & Mrs. J. P1860Signed Articles of Faith/Congregational Faith
224Young, Mrs. Alice E.1906-1907Pres./BI Women's Club/1906-1907
224Young, Mrs. Charles1890'sCharter Member BI Women's Club/
224Young, Mrs. Frank1890'sCharter Member BI Women's Club/
382Young, Mrs. Paulina Gross1930Died 5/6/1930/Age 82
42Young, William1836-50Built Trading Store at Thorton/CA Gold Rush
207Youngdahl, Rev. George1889Present at Organization meeting Swed. Luther.
207Youngdahl, Rev. George1889Pastor of Bethlehem Church, Englewood
119Zacharias, AlvinaNRChild of Fred. Zacharias & Christina Schippel
119Zacharias, AlvinaNRMarried Adam Andres
119Zacharias, EmelieNRChild of Fred. Zacharias & Christina Schippel
119Zacharias, EmelieNRMarried Peter Hansen
245Zacharias, Fred L.19351st National Bank of BI/Cashier
245Zacharias, Fred L.19351st National Bank of BI/Director
223Zacharias, Fred L.NRMember BI Lions Club
59Zacharias, Frederick1870'sBought Seward Hall
119Zacharias, Frederick1851Native of Saxe-Weimar, Ger.
119Zacharias, Frederick1851Arriv. Amer. 1851
119Zacharias, Frederick1871Arriv. BI 1871
119Zacharias, FrederickNRFlour & Feed Busin./Town Supervisor of Worth
119Zacharias, Frederick1894Died 1/1/1894 at nearly 70 yrs.
119Zacharias, FrederickNRMarried Christina Schippel
119Zacharias, FrederickaNRChild of Fred. Zacharias & Christina Schippel
119Zacharias, FrederickaNRMarried Ferdinand Schroeder
119Zacharias, IdaNRChild of Fred. Zacharias & Christina Schippel
119Zacharias, IdaNRMarried Oscar Hedrich
216Zacharias, J. L.1897President of the Township H. S. Board of Ed.
271-274Zacharias, J. L.1896Flour & Feed store destroyed by fire
110Zacharias, John LNRMarried Louise Luchtemeyer
100Zacharias, John L.NRFounder of Commercial Bank of BI
119Zacharias, John L.NRChild of Frederick Zacharias
119Zacharias, John L.NRChild of Fred. Zacharias & Christina Schippel
119Zacharias, John L.NRMarried Louise Luchtemeyer
144Zacharias, John L.1894-1895President of the Board
144Zacharias, John L.1895-1896President of the Board
144Zacharias, John L.1896-1897President of the Board
163Zacharias, John L.19011st Election/Elected Mayor/735 Votes
164Zacharias, John L.1901Mayor
165Zacharias, John L.19034/21/1903 Elected Mayor
242Zacharias, John L.1855Erected BI Opera House
243Zacharias, John L.1923Owner of Grand Theater at time of fire
244Zacharias, John L.1887Incorporator of BI Savings & Loan/Director
244Zacharias, John L.1896Founder of Zacharias, Bourke & Co. Priv. Bank
245Zacharias, John L.1905-1928President Commercial Bank of Blue Island
245Zacharias, John L.1928Chairman of Board, 1st National Bank of BI
245Zacharias, John L.1934Died 12/3/1934
305Zacharias, John L.1894-1895Photo/1st Mayor of BI/Pres. Board of Trustees
305Zacharias, John L.1934Died 12/3/1934
229Zacharias, John L.1901Mayor/Appointed Library Board
331Zacharias, John L.NRCommitteeman/4th Liberty Loan Drive
344Zacharias, John L.1934Died 1934
347Zacharias, John L.19011901/Mayor
347Zacharias, John L.19021902/Mayor
347Zacharias, John L.19031903/Mayor
347Zacharias, John L.19041904/Mayor
321-322Zacharias, John L.1917Draft Board # 7 Chairman
321-322Zacharias, John L.1918Resigned from Draft Board because of illness
382Zacharias, John L.1934Died 12/3/1934/Age 72/
382Zacharias, John L.NRFounder-Pres. 1st Nat'l Bank of BI
382Zacharias, John L.NR3 term Pres of Village Board/1st Mayor of BI
245Zacharias, John L. (Jr. )19351st National Bank of BI/Asst. Cashier
245Zacharias, John L. (Jr. )19351st National Bank of BI/Director
234Zacharias, John L. (Sr.)1916Charter Member Ldg 1331/B. P. O. O. Elks
119Zacharias, MathildaNRChild of Fred. Zacharias & Christina Schippel
119Zacharias, MathildaNRMarried Henry Bruggemeyer
119Zacharias, PaulinaNRChild of Fred. Zacharias & Christina Schippel
119Zacharias, PaulinaNRMarried August Fehsel
119Zacher, August1853From Erfurt, Saxony, Ger.
119Zacher, August1853Arriv. BI 1853/Linen Weaver
119Zacher, August1855Arriv. BI 1855/Married Ernestine Habermaltz
119Zacher, August1883Died 4/23/1883/Buried BI Cemetery
257Zacher, AugustNRBrother of Christian Zacher
334Zacher, August1918Accused of being Pro-German
382Zacher, August R.1930Died 9/22/1930/Age 64/Constable/JOP/
143Zacher, Christian1879-1880Street Supt.
126Zacher, Christian1879Appointed Supt. Of Streets
240Zacher, Christian1882Independent Order of Foresters/Charter Memb.
257Zacher, ChristianNRBro. of August Zacher/Published The Crucible
119Zacher, Christian G.NRChild of Aug. Zacher & Ernestine Habermaltz
119Zacher, Christian G.1864Married Elizabeth Stoll, 6/11/1864
382Zacher, Christian P.1935Died 7/21/1935/Age 65/Son of pioneer settlers
367Zacher, Harold1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
382Zacher, Irving C.1931Died 9/16/1931/Age 35
246Zacher, R. V.1927Board of Directors/BI Winsett Finance Co.
246Zacher, R. V.1932BI Winsett Finance Co./Board of Directors
235Zacher, Wilma1935American Legion Ladies Auxiliary/Record. Sec.
365Zahniser, Mr. & Mrs.1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
240Zahniser, Mrs. Roscoe1935Ladies Aux. NALC # 453/President
233Zahniser, R.1935Harmonize Lodge member/Trustee
289Zahniser, R. C.1932Took Government Post Office Exam
104Zander, AugustaNRMarried Henry Frentz
382Zapel, Charles1935Died 10/9/1935/Age 80
364Zarhora, Joe1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
345Zavadil, A. G.19354/16/1935 Ran for Alderman 6th Ward
341Zavadil, August19334/24/1933 Elected Alderman 6th Ward
350Zavadil, August G.19331933/Alderman 6th Ward
350Zavadil, August G.19341934/Alderman 6th Ward
382Zeimet, Mrs. Susanna1922Died 11/27/1922/Age 62/Wife of Matt
358Zeiter, John1935BI Resident 46 yrs.
382Ziebell, Mrs. Marie1935Died 7/7/1935/Age 64
309Zielinski, John1935-1936Photo/Patrolman
382Zielinski, Joseph1931Died 12 14/1931/Age 80
382Zielinski, Maryanna1930Died 3/16/1930/Age 59
382Zielinski, Stanley1928Died 4/3/1928/Age 24
282Zilinski, Mr.1925Sentenced 10 yrs-life in Joliet/Express Robbery
119Zimmer, ConradNRChild of Eberhard Zimmer & Elizabeth Dietz
119Zimmer, ConradNRMarried Catherine Naegel
119Zimmer, EberhardNRNative of Villengen, Hesse Darmstadt, Ger.
119Zimmer, Eberhard1850'sArriv. BI 1850's
119Zimmer, EberhardNRMarried Elizabeth Dietz
119Zimmer, Eberhard1861Died 1861
119Zimmer, ElizabethNRChild of Eberhard Zimmer & Elizabeth Dietz
119Zimmer, ElizabethNRMarried Emil Scheibe
107Zimmer, HenryNRMarried Julia Klein
119Zimmer, HenryNRChild of Eberhard Zimmer & Elizabeth Dietz
119Zimmer, HenryNRMarried Julia Ann Klein
119Zimmer, MarieNRChild of Eberhard Zimmer & Elizabeth Dietz
119Zimmer, MarieNRMarried Fritz Hildebrand
382Zimmer, Mrs. Ann1934Died 1/23/1934/Age 75
367Zimny, Bernard1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
63Zipfel, Karl1920'sMember of the Liederkranz
366Zipfel, Karl1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
366Zipfel, Mrs. C.1935Played role in "Wings of Time" Production
239Zohfeld, Myrtle1935Ladies Aux. BRT, Royal Neigh. Ldg 97/Treas.
118Zorn, BabettNRSister of Philip Zorn/Married Fred Wuetig
31Zorn, PhilipLate 1850'sFirst German Settlers
47Zorn, Philip1855Mgr. Busch & Brandt Brewery
60Zorn, Philip1857Member of the Liederkranz
119Zorn, Philip1855Native of Wuerzburg, Bavaria, Ger.
119Zorn, Philip1855Arriv. BI 1855
119Zorn, PhilipNRMgr. Busch-Brand Brewery
119Zorn, PhilipNRMoved to Michigan City, IN
119Zorn, PhilipNRMember BI Liederkranz

Compiled then contributed May 2000 by Carolyn O'Brien

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