Tag Archives: Illinois

Rescued Photos: Kunkle and Scott

Posted on Thursday, 03 Mar 2011 by Cozy Librarian

Today, I rescued some photos. I was able to identify two of them as belonging to descendants I’ve already found, so I will send those along. The two posted here are new. The two boys are Frank W. Kunkle (10 … Continue reading →

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Review: Backstage Stuff by Sharon Fiffer

Posted on Tuesday, 22 Feb 2011 by Cozy Librarian

Jane Wheel is back in Kankakee, Illinois. With her marriage at an end and her son away with his father, her childhood friend Tim Lowry decides Jane needs a change of scenery … and work to keep her occupied. So … Continue reading →

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Genealogy: Civil War Pension Record: John Manning

Posted on Thursday, 17 Feb 2011 by Cozy Librarian

Yesterday, Jack the Postman brought a CD with the Civil War Pension Records of John J Manning, an ancestor who served in the Illinois Cavalry, 11th Regiment. Until the 100-page file came, we knew very little about his military service. … Continue reading →

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