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Tag: Chicago Genealogy

  • 1894 Obituaries; March 10

    From the March 10, 1894 issue of the Chicago Daily News, page 8: “AMBERG-March 8, 1894, ELLEN, beloved wife of Frank Amberg and youngest daughter of George Howard. Funeral Sunday, March 11, 1894, at 1 p.m., from her late residence, 707 W. Armitage-av., by carriages to Rose Hill.” “BOWMAN-At his…

  • 1880 Obituaries: June 15

    The following notices of death appeared on page one of the June 15, 1880 Chicago Daily News; “CARAHER-On the 14th inst., CHARLES H. CARAHER, son of James and Hanna Caraher. Funeral Wednesday, at 10 a.m., from residence of parents, 50 13th place, to Calvary. Friends invited. Carriages free.” “FITCH-Suddenly, June…

  • Lawsuit’s Sudden Ending

    Are there any Blakes, Hurlbuts or Quinns in your family tree? If so, what a story you can add to your family history! The following article appeared on page one of the June 15, 1880 Chicago Daily News; “A LAWSUIT’S SUDDEN ENDING. The case of Martin Blake, accused of attempting…

  • 1894 Obituaries: March 5

    The following death notices appeared on page 7 of the March 5, 1894 issue of the Chicago Daily News, “BRADY-The remains of Thomas Brady will be taken from the vault and buried in Calvary cemetery, Tuesday, March 6, 1894, trains leave Northwestern depot at 9 o’clock.” “BAER-March 4, 1894, MAX,…

  • In the Circus

    The following article appeared on the front page of the March 5, 1894 issue of the Chicago Daily News; “IN THE CIRCUS. Mrs. Boyde Ships Another Woman’s Trunk to Chicago by Mistake. As a sequel to the arrest of Mrs. Hattie Boyde last night Englewood detectives are now scouring that…

  • Killed by the Cars

    Did anyone mysteriously disappear from your family tree? Trains were quite dangerous in 1880. Still are. The following article appeared on page one of the June 15, 1880 Chicago Daily News; “KILLED BY THE CARS. The Coroner this morning held an inquest on the body of an unknown young man,…

  • Late Marriage has not Proved Happy

    The following story appeared on the front page of the April 20, 1894 issue of the Chicago Daily News: “AGED MARRIED LIFE. It is Not Conducive to Happiness in the Fitzgerald Family. Mrs. Sarah Fitzgerald is 76 years of age and also a bride of a few months. Her late…

  • Judge Samuel Gookins

    Any Gookins’ in your family tree? Family history in Chicago, Indiana, Terre Haute, Vermont, Vigo County or Vincennes? The following article appeared on page one of the June 15, 1880 Chicago Daily News; “OBITUARY. JUDGE S. GOOKINS. TERRE HAUTE, June 15.- Judge Samuel Gookins died suddenly here last night of…

  • Small Pox in Hyde Park

    The “Pest House”? Really? The following article appeared on page one of the June 15, 1880 Chicago Daily News; “THE SMALL-POX. The small-pox has made its appearance at Hyde Park, and the authorities of the town have applied to the Health Department of this city for permission to remove all…

  • New Orleans Fireman

    Are there firemen in your family tree? Do you have ancestors who lived in Chicago, New Orleans or St Louis? Wondering why a June 1880 event was delayed? If so, you’ll enjoy the following article which appeared on page one of the June 15, 1880 Chicago Daily News; “THE NEW ORLEANS FIREMEN. Fire…