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Mary Berge Howlett
The Tampico Area Historical Society encompasses parts of Whiteside County and Bureau County in Illinois. Focus is on Tampico, Hume Twp., Hahnaman/Deer Grove, & Prophetstown in Whiteside County & Yorktown & Thomas in Bureau County.

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Administrator Denise 590 posts May 14, 2007 1:49 PM	Hello All (especially Les!), We will be representing Mary Berge Howlett in our Tampico Memorial Cemetery Walk on May 28, 2007. I have her obit and a few photos, but very little information on her or her family. If you could contribute any info on Mary and the Berge family line, it would be greatly appreciated. We have some photos submitted by a family member that also spelled the name BIRGE. Here is her obit: 1951 - Mary L. (Berge) Howlett Tampico Tornado, Thursday, March 8, 1951 MARY L. HOWLETT LAID AT REST Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary L. HOWLETT were held in Parent's Chapel, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Appropriate recordings, including a vocal number, "The Lord's Prayer," were played preceding the service which was conducted by Eugene MORGAN, pastor of the church of Christ. Mrs. MORGAN read Psalms46 and two poems, "A Friend" and "Someday" and made brief comments on her life. Mrs. Nim Gosney and Mrs. Edward FULLERTON were in charge of the many beautiful flowers. Burial was in the Tampico Memorial Cemetery with Edward FULLERTON, Willard HUNTER, Wm. FURRY, R. J. HARMS, J. J. KEPNER, and Raymond FOY serving as Pallbearers. The business houses closed during the services as a mark of respect. Mary Louise HOWLETT was born May 16, 1869 in Fairfield Township, Bureau County, the daughter of George and Margaret BERGE and lived in the vicinity of Tampico all of her life. She attended the Thomas school. On December 1, 1887, she married John R. HOWLETT (Jr.) who preceded her in death in 1905. One daughter, Ethel, was born to this union. Mrs. HOWLETT, who had been in poor health for some time, passed away Sunday morning, March 4, in the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. PARENT, with whom she lived. She was president of the Tampico Memorial Cemetery Association, for many years and was very active in the management of the organizationu until her recent illness. Besides her daughter, she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Emma RUCK, of Alto, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one sister, Mrs. Carrie ANDERSON. IL Marriages show the following: Illinois Marriages, 1851-1900 Illinois Marriages, 1851-1900 Name: George Berge Gender: Male Spouse Name: Margaret L. Landwher Marriage Date: Nov 08, 1867 Marriage County: Henry Comments: This record can be found at the County Court Records, Film # 1435944 - 1435945. Thank you for any help you can provide. ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society Last Edited by on May 18, 2007 8:48 AM
LesN 131 posts May 17, 2007 7:23 PM	Hi Denise, Here's what I have transcribed from The Tampico Tornado so far: April 10, 1886 ELECTION At the election at Fairfield township, Bureau Co., Ill, on Tuesday last there were two fall tickets in the field, the result of which we give below. For Supervisor, L.W. BROWN - 79 G.W. BERGE - 49 For Town Clerk, M.R. THACKABERRY - 69 W.C. JONES - 59 For Assessor, Robert McKENZIE - 70 Wm. RUCK - 50 For Collector, George PETERSON - 67 Theodore BERGE - 59 For Commissioner of Highways, George BURDEN - 67 Rarmus JOHNSON - 60 For School Trustee, H.M. HARRIS - 66 Adam STIVER - 60 For the Appropriation - 3 Against the Appropriation - 128 May 29, 1886 PICNIC Last Saturday, Mr. George BERGE, teacher of the Sodtown school, held a picnic and invited the Fairfield Center school and teacher to join him also the school over which Miss Ida BANES rules with gentle dignity. The Center teacher Miss Jennie DEITS took nearly all of her school with her and though the youngest teacher we were all proud of her. All schools did their teachers great credit in recitation, declamations, singing and deportment. Lemonade was freely given by Mr. G. BERGE, while a sumptuous dinner was served by the ladies. We were all well pleased by Rev. Mr. STRINGER in his short speech which filled the children's heart with glee, as his illustrations and anecdotes will long be remembered by them. One little by said "Mamma, I know he is a good man, for he and his wife are so happy looking." There is no sight more pleasant than large shade trees with their wealth of shadows thrown over a grass plot dotted with pretty children. Mr. BERGE did us all a favor when he generously invited us to share with hime this first picnic of the season. February 21, 1891 Having sold my business to Chas. F. SIPPLE, and wishing to square up my books, I request all persons knowing themselves to be indebted to me, to call at once and settle by cash or note. George BERGE, Tampico, Ill., Feb. 12, 1891. April 9, 1892 There was but one ticket in the field at Fairfield, and consequently but a small vote was polled. The election resulted as follows: Town clerk, W.J. HUMPHREY; assessor, J.E. BUNKER; collector, T.J. BERGE; com. of highways, Geo. BURDEN; trustees of school, John N. HOGEBOOM and W.M. BROOKS. L.W. BROWN, the present supervisor, holds over. June 17, 1893 There was a dance out at BERGE's new barn, two miles southwest of here, last Saturday evening. The attendance was large, and the music was excellent. ALLEN's Gem Orchestra presided. June 6, 1896 Mr. and Mrs. Frank ANDERSON, of New Bedford, were guests of Mrs. ANDERSON's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. BERGE, on Decoration day. January 30, 1897 The following named officers of the W.R.C. were installed at their regular place of meeting, January 22. Anna WEST officiating as installing officer: Prest, Anna SMITH, S.V.P. Anna HOOVER, J.V.P. Jennie BALDWIN, Chap'l Libbie BRAINERD, Treas. Anna WEST, Sec. Irene EMMONS, Com. Sadie SMITH, Guard Margeret BERGE, Asst. Com. Carrie LUTYENS, Asst. Guard Edla WHEELOCK. November 5, 1898 Will LANDWAIR (LANDWEHR?) and family of Hoopole was visiting with George BERGE and family last Thursday. Mr. LANDWAIR is a brother of Mrs. BERGE. He is engaged in the implement business at Hoopole. January 14, 1899 Mrs. Henry BERGE died at her home near Leon, Ill., Monday last. She was well known by the people of Yorktown and vicinity. September 6, 1902 NEW BEDFORD Mr. and Mrs. BERGE, Mrs. HOWLETT and daughter and Mrs. WALKER, all of Tampico, were guests of F.J. ANDERSON last Friday. January 3, 1903 NEW BEDFORD Wm. OLSON, of Chicago, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. OLSON. Mr. and Mrs. F.J. ANDERSON spent Christmas with Mrs. ANDERSON's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George BERGE, of Tampico. June 24 1904 Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Fanny FURRY and Edward C. BERGE, which will occur Wednesday noon, June 29, at the home of the bride's m,other, Mrs. Mary FURRY. Mr. BERGE is the son of Andrew BERGE. September 22, 1905 DIES VERY SUDDENLY John R. HOWLETT, Jr., Promient Business Man Dies of Heart Disease. John R. HOWLETT, Jr. a prominent hardware merchant and a member of the city council died very suddenly of heart trouble. Death came with terrible swiftness as he was about his usual locations during the day and possessing a rugged constitution his death was entirely unexpected and unlooked for. That he had passed away could scarcely be credited in this country until the awful fact was known. He was not feeling in hs usual good health Wednesday having had a billous attack but was not sick. He spent the day at his hardware store attending to his business and spent the evening at the Tampico club room when he seemed in the usual health. On going home he bathed his feet xxxr which he laid down on the sofa and was taken with sharp pains in the chest. A physician was summoned hastily and while the latter was disolving a hypodermic tablet for an infection, Mr. HOWLETT threw up his arms and expired. John R. HOWLETT was born forty-two years ago next December 7, in Fairfield township south of Tampico where his boyhood days were spent with his parents on the old farm. He wa married seventeen years ago to Mary BERGE and after his marriage lived on the farm two years, after which he entered in the partnership with F.J. ANDERSON in the general store at New Bedford. He then came here and entered into the hardware business with his brother George which partnership continued until about four years ago sincewhich he as conducted the business alone. The prostrated was one of the best businessmen of the village and enjoyed a good trade. Of a genial, pleasant disposition he had many friends who are shocked by his sudden xxx xxx xxx xxx Woxxx xx Knights of the Globe and village council, carrying $2,000 in the Aetna. Everbody is greiving with the stricken wife and daughter, and no death has produced such a shock in the community. Words cannot express the sorrow felt in the sudden taking of this good man which is a direct loss to the village as he was a citizen whose record and deeds were for the betterment of the community. No definite funeral arrangements have been made other than it will be held Sunday. What disposition will be made of the hardware store is not known yet. The deceased was one of a family of eleven and a son of John HOWLETT, Sr. April 13, 1906 NOTICE I have made arrangements with Ernest McKENZIE to take all the horses he has so there won't be any horses in the adjoining pastures. E.C. BERGE. February 8, 1907 To Be Married Soon Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Olga BERGE near Yorktown to Mr. George SANDROCK on Wednesday evening, February 20, 1907 at six o'clock. The prospective bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore BERGE and is a splendid young lady who is xxx xxxx xx numerous friends. The prospective groom, Mr. George SANDROCK, is a gentleman who is well liked in the vicinity where he resides and is a hustler. August 17, 1916 Mr. and Mrs. George BERGE returned from their visit with their daughter, Mrs. John RUCK at Grand Rapids, Mich., which they report is a fine city with many attractions and that the RUCKs are well pleased with their new home there. May 8, 1919 Mr. and Mrs. Frank ANDERSON and children, of Rock Island, came Saturday afternoon to spend a few days with theri parents, Mr. and Mrs. George BERGE, and her sister, Mrs. Mary HOWLETT. Mrs. ANDERSON was taken sick while here and could not return with the family. Augsut 5, 1920 Mrs. Mary [nee BERGE] HOWLETT and her brother-in-law, Frank ANDERSON returned late this week from Long Beach, California, where Mr. ANDERSON and family and Mrs. HOWLETT have made their homes for the past year. Mrs. HOWLETT does not like California very well and says that it was extremely hot there when she left. She visited M.G. FRANCE and wife at San Bernadino and says they were well and happy and doing nicely in a grocery store. Les
Administrator Denise 592 posts May 18, 2007 8:44 AM	Oh Les, You are a doll! I know you are traveling alot this week and didn't expect to hear from you so soon. Thank you so much! This is great! Denise ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society
Administrator Denise 595 posts May 24, 2007 3:01 PM	I am trying to figure out WHO the sister is AND who is Mrs. Frank Heintzelman in the following articals: July 11, 1903 Mrs. Frank HEINTZELMAN and two children from Joliet, Ill., are here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John HOWLETT. (If this is John Howlett, Jr. & Mary (Berge), their only daughter was Ethel, who married McKenzie "Mack" Parent. In the next article, it refers to a sister of Mrs. Howlett. This Mrs. Howlett would be Mary nee: Berge. I only know of two sisters, one, Emma, married a Ruck and the other, Carolyn "Carrie" an Anderson) August 15, 1903 Mr. and Mrs. John HOWLETT and daughter, Ethel, visited Mrs. HOWLETT's sister at Joliet this week. Can anyone from this family line fill me in please? ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society Last Edited by on May 24, 2007 4:19 PM
LesN 132 posts May 24, 2007 9:16 PM	Mrs. Frank (actually, I think his given name was David Frank) HEINTZELMAN was Esther Ann nee HOWLETT, sister of John R. Jr. HOWLETT (husband of Mary nee BERGE). Their parents were John R. Sr., and Ruhama nee AYERS HOWLETT and their other siblngs were: Mary Martha (m Peter K. JOHNSON), George Washington (m Elizabeth RUCK), Ella (Ellen) died in infancy, Oliver (m Phoebe Ann THOMPSON), Charles D. (m ????), Alice Nettie (m James Albert THOMPSON bro of Phoebe Ann), Patience Astrep (m Charles EMERY), Elizabeth, Mary Maria (m Charles ROGERS), and Frank William (m Anna Elizabeth "Lizzie" KLOBES). Les Last Edited by on May 24, 2007 9:17 PM
Administrator Denise 596 posts May 25, 2007 5:52 AM	Ahhh, that explains a lot - thanks! She was John's sister, not Mary's. And thanks for the tip on Frank's name. There were a few "Frank Heintzelman's" on census records, but there was also a David F, and I think that is also how they are listed on the IL State archives marriage index. Thanks again for all of your help. Don't know what we would do without you!!! ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society
bettei 8 posts Oct 06, 2007 12:55 PM	Does anyone know the siblings of George Berge? I wonder if a relative of mine Christina Berge Sippel is related, because they came from Germany and settled near Hooppole also in 1865. So there must be a connection, and I have yet to find one. Bette
Pam49 1 post Jul 25, 2008 3:16 PM	I know very little about my grandfather and his family, but think he came from Tampico or Prophetstown, IL. His name was Jess James Howlett and was well into his 80's when he died in 1968 or early 1969 in Prescott, AZ. He was married to Zora Jackson for over 60 years, but think her family lived in Rock Island, IL. My father took us to Tampico (or Prophetstown) when we were small to meet my grandfather's sister. I think her name or nickname was something like Icie and her husband ran a car dealership. This would have been sometime in the 1950's. I would appreciate any information that anyone could give me. Thanks so much. Pam49
Denise 334 posts Jul 26, 2008 8:02 AM	Hi Pam, I'll see if I can find anything or if any of our long-time locals know anything. Here is the death info listed on the SSDI: JESSE HOWLETT 21 Nov 1884 Jan 1969 86301 (Prescott, Yavapai, AZ) (none specified) 345-03-0868 Illinois I also suggest you contact PROPHETSTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Contact: Janet Goodell Phone: 815-537-2224 email: jag1939@cis.net or jagoodell@hotmail.com Snail-mail inquiries can be mailed to: Janet Goodell, 2373 Washington Road, Prophetstown, IL 61277 (Janet is no longer the president of the organization, but is a wonderful resource person!) 2008 Officers: Frank Heisner, President, 815-499-4681 Also check Chris Walters Genealogy Trails/Whiteside - Stormy Riley has submitted a lot of info on HOWLETT family. http://genealogytrails.com/ill/whiteside/familyreiley3.html Last Edited by on Jul 26, 2008 8:45 AM
Pam49 2 posts Jul 26, 2008 8:43 AM	Hi Denise, Thanks for the info. I checked with the Prescott Courier (newspaper where my grandfather worked) and got information from Jess James Howlett's obituary. It listed a surviving sister at that time to be Nellie Brewer. In checking the information about Nellie Brewer, I found that she was a daughter of George Washington Howlett and Elizabeth Ruck. I am assuming that they may be my great-grandparents. No parents were listed in Jess' obituary. I have read alot of the information that is posted about the Howlett family and have also checked with the Whiteside website and I also am assuming that We are descendants of John R Howlett Sr. and Ruhama nee Ayers Howlett. I would also like to know more about Elizabeth Ruck Howlett. I am just getting into this genealogy thing and think I am hooked already! Thanks again, Pam
Denise 335 posts Jul 26, 2008 9:21 AM	Obits on our site: Elizabeth Ruck Howlett; John R. Howlett, Jr.; John Howlett, Sr.; Mary (Berge) Howlett Howelett obits on Genealogy Trails http://genealogytrails.com/ill/whiteside/obitH3.html Last Edited by on Jul 26, 2008 9:23 AM
LesN 215 posts Jul 26, 2008 3:05 PM	Nellie nee HOWLETT BREWER was the dau of George Washington & Elizabeth "Bessie" nee RUCK HOWLETT. I have her siblings as Glenn HOWLETT and Isaphin M. nee HOWLETT m Raymond Victor ROLLO. I don't have a listing for Jesse James HOWLETT, however. From Nellie Dell & Buel Austin BREWER's wedding announcement in the Tampico Tornado: November 20, 1913 Miss Nellie HOWLETT Bride of Buel BREWER Miss Nellie D. HOWLETT and Buel A. BREWER surprised their many friends by being quietly married at the home of her father, G.W. HOWLETT, Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock by Rev. C.D. McCAMMON, the M.E. minister, only the families of the contracting parties being present. The wedding march was played by Miss Jessie ROLLO, a niece of the bride and the ceremony was performed in the parlor which had been decorated nicely with carnations and plants. After the usual congratulations had been extended a fine two course lap supper was served. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. HOWLETT and is a young lady of much ability who has made Tampico her home all her life except spending winters in the south with her parents. She attended the Tampico High School and was graduated from Mountain City College at Chattanooga, Tenn. For a short time she has been an assisting at LAMON's Photography Gallery. The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. M.P. BREWER of Prophetstown and is a fine young man of good habits. He was born and raised in Prophetstown, is a graduate of Prophetstown High School an also of BROWN's Business College of Sterling. Both the bride and groom are very popular among the young people of their towns. They left Thursday morning on the passenger train for a trip to Chicago and on their return they will be at home after Jan. 1 in Prophetstown. Can you please post the obit for Jessie James? Thanks, Les Last Edited by on Jul 26, 2008 3:16 PM
LesN 216 posts Jul 26, 2008 3:20 PM	Here are some Jesse HOWLETT articles I found in the Tampico Tornado: June 8, 1901 Jesse HOWLETT showed us a fine photo of the ALLEN Orchestra that LAMON had taken. There is seven members in the orchestra and they were at Joe TEACHes [sic] when the picture was taken. The scene is from the parlor and the musicians sit in a semicircle. They are Fred ALLEN, Jesse HOWLETT, Burdette JACKSON, Bennie BRAINERD, Newton DENISON and Robert ALDRICH. November 13, 1903 Chief of deputies, Geo. B. JACKSON, Geo., LAMON, Mrs. Marvin ALDRICH, Miss Zora JACKSON and Jesse HOWLETT went to Prophetstown Monday night where they assisted in the initiation of thirty-three members in the F.L.A. lodge. June 24 1904 Harry AUMETN, who has been employed as a printer in the Tornado office for the past three years, severs his connections with the office Saturday and will move to Sterling where he has accepted a better position with better pay in Brion & Ward's job printing office. Jesse HOWLETT of Tampico will take the place made vacant by Mr. AUMENT. November 23, 1906 Jesse HOWLETT of Walnut spent Sunday here visiting his wife and parents. February 15, 1907 Mr. and Mrs. Floyd HOWLETT and son Gerald of Thomas visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse HOWLETT Monday and Tuesday. Les
Denise 336 posts Jul 26, 2008 6:38 PM	Thanks for all of this great info, Les! It would be great to get the obit for Jesse! Denise Last Edited by on Jul 26, 2008 6:41 PM
Pam49 3 posts Jul 26, 2008 7:40 PM	Show ResultsJesse J. Howlett Born: Tampico, Illinois 21 Nov 1884 Died: Prescott, Yavapai, Arizona 09 Jan 1969 Buried:Mountain View cemetery. Plot: H/25/A Marker: Yes Spouse: widower of Zora Howeltt Parents: Unknown Occupation: Prescott Evening Courier. Remarks: OBIT: Prescott Courie, 10 Jan 1969: Had been a resident of Prescott & Arizona for 25 years. Prior to coming to Arizona he had been a printer for the Harper Printing Company in Aledo, Illinois. Had worked for the Courier until his retirement. He was survived by a daughter, Mrs. Evora Burmeister of Prescott; 2 sons, Eugene Howlett of Aledo, Illinois and Goerge Howlett of Tucson, Arizona. Also surviving were a sister, Mrs. Nellie Brewer of Profitstown, Illinois, 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Pam49 4 posts Jul 26, 2008 8:10 PM	Les, Thanks so much for the information. This is definitely my grandfather. He was a pressman by trade and was also a musician as was my dad and my dad's brother. Also Burdette Jackson was my grandmother's brother, also a musician. I am assuming that Geo. B. Jackson listed in the other article was my Great-Grandfather, but I think that my grandmother's brother's full name was that also. I assumed that the Jackson's were from Rock Island, IL but evidently moved there at a later time. I do know that the Jacksons including my grandmother were buried at the Chippianock Cemetery in Rock Island. As to Jesse, he is buried at Mountain View Cemetery in Prescott, AZ. All of Jesse and Zora's children are deceased and I have lost contact with Evora Howlett Burmeister's children. I do have contact with 2 of George B Howlett's children. I can't begin to tell you how much this wealth of information means to me. Thanks again. Pam
Administrator Denise 624 posts Jul 27, 2008 6:18 AM	Thanks so much for the obit. Here is some census info: 1910 United States Federal Census about Jesse Howlett Name: Jesse Howlett Age in 1910: 25 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1885 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: Illinois Mother's Birth Place: Illinois Spouse's Name: Zora E Home in 1910: Market Street, Tampico, Whiteside, Illinois Marital Status: Married 4yrs. Race: White Gender: Male Occupation: printer/office Owns home, free of mortgage Neighbors: George Howlett (same street, a few doors down) Household Members: Name Age Jesse Howlett 25 Zora E Howlett 24 Geo Burdette Howlett 8/12 1920 United States Federal Census about Jesse Howlett Name: Jesse Howlett Home in 1920: 1720 Lincoln Crt., Rock Island Precinct 14, Rock Island, Illinois Age: 36 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1884 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Son-in-law Spouse's Name: Zora Father's Birth Place: Illinois Mother's Birth Place: Illinois Marital Status: Married Race: White Sex: Male Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Image: 146 Line 83 Household Members: Name Age HOH: George B Jackson 71 WIFE: Sarah Jackson 69 DAU: Zora Howlett 36 S-I-L: Jesse Howlett 36, printer/job work G/SON: Burdette Howlett 10 G/SON: Eugene Howlett 4 1/12 Name: Jesse Howlett Birth: 21 Nov 1884 Death: Jan 1969 - Prescott, Yavapai, Arizona, United States of America Civil: Illinois 1930 United States Federal Census bout Jesse Howlett Line 25 Name: Jesse Howlett Home in 1930: 409 E Elworth, Aledo, Mercer, Illinois Age: 46 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1884 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's Name: Lora [sic] Race: White Occupation: Foreman/newspaper Military service: No Rent/home value: Own 3500 Age at first marriage: 21 Parents' birthplace: IL Household Members: Name Age (all born in IL) HOH: Jesse Howlett 46 WIFE: Lora [sic] Howlett 46, b. IL, F/NY, M/MO SON: Burdette Howlett 20, b. IL, pressman/newspaper SON: Eugene Howlett 14 DAU: Evaora L Howlett 6 There is a researcher on Ancestry - Ronald Rollo, that shows the following information (I have not verified): Isaphine M. Howlett Relationships: Father George Washington Howlett (Born: 1855) Mother Mary Elizabeth Ruck (Born: 1863) Husband Raymond Valentine Rollo (Born: 1879) Children Jessie M. Rollo (Born: 1902) Lois B. Rollo (Born: 1907) George J. Rollo (Born: 1910) Forrest Vernon Rollo (Born: 1912) Relationship Events with Raymond Valentine Rollo Marriage 26 Jun 1901 in Tampico, Whiteside, Illinois, USA Vital Information: Name Isaphine M. Howlett 1920 United States Federal Census Gender Female Birth 17 Aug 1881 in Thomas, Fairfield Township, Bureau, Illinois, USA More Options... 1920 United States Federal Census Death 17 Aug 1964 in Morrison, Whiteside, Illinois, USA 190 hits for HOWLETT on our search engine. ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society Last Edited by on Jul 27, 2008 7:33 AM
Pam49 5 posts Jul 27, 2008 7:58 AM	Denise, Thanks again. This all seems to fit with what I know about my grandfather and my father's immediate family. I again am assuming that maybe Isaphine Rollo is the person that my dad took us to visit and was his aunt. I found listed an obituary for Raymond V. Rollo that said he did run a car dealership as I remembered. Pam
LesN 219 posts Jul 28, 2008 5:38 AM	Pam, Denise, You are more than welcome. I am glad to hear you were able to make good use of the information. Les
Pam49 6 posts Jul 28, 2008 4:29 PM	Les & Denise, In the information about Nellie Brewer there is a brother listed as Glenn. I checked with my mother as to where they came up with my brother's middle name - Glenn and her reply was that it was my dad's uncle's name and that at some time he lived in either Moline, IL or Davenport, IA to her recollection. I asked her is she had remembered anything about dad's grandfather remarrying, since Elizabeth Ruck Howlett had died in 1897. I have a postcard to my father postmarked from Prophetstown dated Nov. 1917 signed Grand Pa & Ma Howlett. She said that dad told her that his Grandma Howlett was actually his step-grandmother. If anyone has any information, I would appreciate it. Thanks for all the great info. Pam
LesN 220 posts Jul 28, 2008 5:11 PM	Here's what I found in my Tornado transcriptions: August 15, 1903 Mrs. Geo. HOWLETT entertained her sister and niece, Mrs. RICHARDSON and Miss Frances RICHARDSON, from Belleville, Mich. September 16, 1904 Mr. and Mrs. Geo. HOWLETT and son Glenn and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray ROLLO of Thomas will leave Sept. 27 for Wallis, Texas, where they will make their future homes. June 24, 1915 Miss Jennie ROLLO of Thomas has been visiting her grandprents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. HOWLETT, in Tampico and also with her aunt, Mrs. Buel BREWER, at Prophetstown. August 26, 1920 After a two weeks vacation at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. HOWLETT and their many friends, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn HOWLETT returned to their home in Atwater, Ohio, and will there take up their usual work, she as a teacher in the High school and he as cashier in a bank. Ok, so George was married again - maybe Denise look into the 1920 census and can find a first name for his 2nd wife and we can tie that to the RICHARDSON name. Les
LesN 221 posts Jul 28, 2008 5:35 PM	Denise, I see there is an Elizabeth HOWLETT b Jan. 12, 1867 d April 1, 1931. Could this be G.W. HOWLETT's 2nd wife? Do you have 1931 Tornados for April that may have an obit for Elizabeth? Les
Administrator Denise 625 posts Jul 28, 2008 5:41 PM	Here ya go - Mary E is from Michigan, as was Mrs. Richardson posted in above thread. Name: George Howlett Home in 1920: Tampico, Whiteside, Illinois Age: 65 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1855 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's Name: Mary E Father's Birth Place: England Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania Marital Status: Married Race: White Sex: Male Home owned: Own Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Image: 518 Household Members: Name Age George Howlett 65 Mary E Howlett 65, b. MI, Fa./Engl, Mo./Scotland Gesse [sic] Rollo 17 Oops - just found this on the Gazette Index: And here's a marriage for Geo. Howlett/Mary E. Cross: Howlett, George weds Mary E. Cross 26 May 1898;wStandard;3;5 ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society Last Edited by on Jul 28, 2008 11:24 PM
JackP 78 posts Jul 28, 2008 7:42 PM	What are the chances that Raymond V. Rollo, was aka, Pluck Rollo, who was in the Chevy dealership with Forest C. Pritchard in Prophetstown? They were on the East side of Mainstreet and about the North end. Jack
Denise 337 posts Jul 28, 2008 11:15 PM	Thanks for the input, Jack. That would be interesting if it were the same person! Here are a few of the 11 pages of listings for ROLLO in the Gazette online index: Beldin, Edna marries Forrest Rollo 21 Sep 1943;8;5 Lathrop/Rollo Family reunion 21 Aug 1944;5;2 Peterson, Clair (Jessie Rollo) obituary 3 Nov 1951;1;3;3 Pritchard, F.C. sells interest in automobile agency to Forrest Rollo 3 Nov 1949;17;3 Rollo, Forest son born 9 Dec 1948;11;3 Rollo, Forrest serves his country 27 Feb 1943;6;94;5* Rollo, Forrest marries Edna Beldin 21 Sep 1943;8;5 Rollo, Forrest takes over partnership in auto dealership 29 May 1946;8;3 Rollo, Forrest son, Dennis Ray, born 28 Jul 1947;5;7 Rollo, Forrest son born 10 Dec 1948;12;2 Rollo, Forrest buys F.C. Pritchard's interest in automobile agency 3 Nov 1949;17;3 Rollo, Forrest Mr. & Mrs. son born Sept 3 7 Sep 1954;7;3 Rollo, Forrest V. serves his country 5 Sep 1942;12;4-5* Rollo, George blacksmith shop sold to Harley Meyer 10 Jun 1943;12;2 Rollo, George H. obituary 9 Apr 1942;5;2 Rollo, George H. funeral 13 Apr 1942;8;8 Rollo, Isaphine Howlett (Raymond) funeral rites 21 Aug 1964;6;4 Rollo, Raymond V. funeral rites 25 May 1960;2;2 Rollo, Raymond V. (Isaphin Howlett) obituary 23 May 1960;2;2 Rollo, R.V. retires from auto business after 40 years 29 May 1946;8;3 Rollo Family reunion 24 Sep 1945;7;1 Rollo/Lathrop Family reunion 21 Aug 1944;5;2 Rollo, Forrest obituary 15 March 1976;6;4 Kopriva, Jessie Rollo (Clair Peterson)(Frank) obituary 27 Dec 2003;A6;2 Rollo, Geroge fined for drunk in his car 2 Aug 1930;12;7 Rollo, George obituary 2 Aug 1937;3;7 Rollo, George funeral rites 4 Aug 1937;5;1 Rollo, Jessie weds Clare Peterson 20 Jan 1923;8;3 Last Edited by on Jul 28, 2008 11:22 PM
Denise 338 posts Jul 31, 2008 5:53 PM	FYI - (just as Jack suggested): 1960 - Raymond V. Rollo submitted by Melva Taylor RAY V. ROLLO Ray V. Rollo, 81, Prophetstown, Dies Prophetstown: - Ray V. Rollo, 81, former garage owner and business man of the Prophetstown community, died early this morning at his home. The body was removed to the Gardner Funeeral Chapel where friends may call. Funeral services will be conducted at the chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. William Nicoll, pastor of the First Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Mr. Rollo was a prominent resident of the Prophetstown community and was one of the original members of the first organized fire department. The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois May 23, 1960 - Monday, pg 2 col 2 RAYMOND V ROLLO Raymond V. Rollow Funeral Services Will Be Held On Tuesday Prophetstown: - Funeral services for Raymond V. Rollo, 81, retired Prophetstown merchant, who passed away in his home early Saturday morning, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Gardner Funeral Chapel. The Rev. William Nicoll, pastor of the First Methodist Church, will be in charge. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Mr. Rollo was born March 9, 1879 in Marseilles, Ill., the son of James and Jane Harper Rollo. He received his education in the Gold Township schools. He married Isaphin M. Howlett of Tampico on June 26, 1901. They moved to Prophetstown from Thomas in 1920. He was the senior partner in the automobile business, known as Pritchard and Rollo for many years and later known as the Rollo Motor Sales. He attended the First Methodist Church and was also an original member of the Prophetstown Fire Department. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Forrest V., of Prophetstown; a daughter, Mrs. Jessie Peterson of Walnut; a sister, Mrs. George Lickhardt of Prophetstown, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Goerge, a daughter, Mrs. Lois Echelbarger; his parents, two brothers, four sisters and one grandson. 1989 - Forrest C. Pritchard Submitted by Melva L Taylor The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois September 23, 1989 - Saturday, pg A2 FORREST C. PRITCHARD Prophetstown: - Forrest C. Pritchard, 86, 603 E. Third St., died Friday at the Prophets Riverview Center. Services will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Advent Christian Church in Prophetstown with the Rev. Jim Jensen, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of service at the church. A memorial has been established to the Advent Christian Church. Mr. Pritchard was born July 5, 1903 in Prophetstown, the son of William and Mattie Baker Pritchard. He married Mary Ellen Hackett on December 23, 1964 in Prophetstown. He graduated from Prophetstown High School in 1921 and attended the University of Wisconsin. He was co-owner and operator of Pritchard and Rollo Chevrolet Dealership from 1928-1949. He was also co-owner of Ace Hardware in Prophetstown from 1958-1975 as well as owning and operating farms in Prophetstown and Missoouri. He is survived by his wife; two step-sons, Douglas Peterson of Prophetstown, and David Hackett, eight step-grandchildren; six step-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one stepson and one brother.
Burmie 1 post Sep 05, 2009 9:04 PM	Greetings! Late night searching has brought me to this message board. I am the son of Evora L. Burmeister (Howlett),deceased, the daughter of Jesse and Zora Howlett, who were my grandparents. I do have limited information about them if needed. I want to thank all of you for your posts, I also remember mom talking about Burdette (sp). I believe she had a brother living in Tucson (same person?) I still live in the Prescott area, and again, thank you for my new found education. Last Edited by on Sep 05, 2009 9:25 PM
Pam49 7 posts Sep 10, 2009 5:35 PM	"Burmie" I check back on this site (which is the greatest, I might add)every so often and read your post. I am the daughter of your uncle, Gene Howlett. If you would like to get in touch, contact Denise at this site and she has my permission to give you my e-mail address. It would be great to hear from you.
Burmie 2 posts Sep 11, 2009 2:31 PM	Looking forward to passing along and receiving stories and info. Thank you for your permission.
Denise 446 posts Sep 11, 2009 2:47 PM	Hi Burmie & Pam - I have emailed you both with each others emails. Best of luck sharing your treasures with each other. Be sure to sign up for our "e-newsletter" on this site to keep posted on updates on the message board or family names. Otherwise, stop back often and do a name search (Home Page) for new additions. Sometimes the name is not in the title/subject line, but buried within the text. It is always exciting to see families connect on this site. Whoo-hoo! Denise Last Edited by on Sep 11, 2009 2:48 PM

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