Message Board - Tampico Area Historical Society, Tampico, Illinois

Message Board > CLEAVELAND (CLEVELAND) surname

CLEAVELAND (CLEVELAND) surname
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.

Page: 1

jkb 1 post Jul 26, 2007 1:22 PM	I am trying to get information on my grandfather, Carroll Cleveland, born 27 Mar 1897 in Prophetstown, IL to Grant and Mabel Cleveland (Lewis). Grant was the son of Edward and Harriet Cleaveland (Morehead). Any informatin is welcome. Thanks in advance!
LesN 136 posts Jul 26, 2007 6:39 PM	Here are some of the CLEVELAND "clips" that I transcribed from the Tampico Tornado newspapers: January 10, 1891 Family Reunion [excerpts] For many years it has been the custom of the members of the CLEVELAND family to hold a reunion each year, and generally the greater part of them meet. This year the rendezvous was at Supervisor Ed. CLEVELAND's, of Hume, Thursday, Jan. 1st. . . . Among those from abroad were Mrs. Geo. CLEVELAND of Blufton, Ala., and Suvala, daughter of Wm. CLEVELAND, who had just returned from Europe. April 8, 1893 Mrs. Ed. CLEVELAND and daughter, of Hume, were guests of Mrs. M.J. GIFFORD last Tuesday. January 14, 1896 Mrs. GIFFORD and Mrs. WAHL were visitors at Mrs. Ed CLEVELAND's, in Hume, last Tuesday afternoon. October 29, 1898 Married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. N.L. McKENZIE, Myrtle McKENZIE and Charles CLEVELAND, only son of Nelson CLEVELAND of Prophetstown. About seventy-five friends gathered to witness the ceremony. Many useful and beautiful presents were received. Mr. and Mrs. CLEVELAND will begin keeping house in the spring on his father's farm, five miles east of Prophetstown. May 5, 1900 Guy CLEVELAND of the Prophetstown Echo came up on the morning passenger Monday for a short visit. He made the Tornado a fraternal call. August 31, 1901 Mr. H.A. STURTEVANT and Miss Jennie CLEVELAND, both of Prophetstown, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at Trinidad, Colorado, recently. Here's to you "Ham," may you and yours live long and prosper. October 4, 1902 The following is a list of petit jurors for the October term of court from this vicinity, commencing Monday, October 6: Second week - Wayne ALDRICH, Jno. RUCK, Frank LINDER, Tampico; John PEARSON, Hume. Fourth week - Frank FELSON, Tampico; Herman MYERS, Julius SCHUTT, John W. CLEVELAND, Hume. February 21, 1903 Mrs. Henry CLEVELAND, a worthy woman, died at her home in Prophetstown Sunday morning at the age of twenty-five years. Her death was due to childbirth. She was esteemed and respected by all who knew her. October 7, 1904 MR. AND MRS. CLEVELAND ENTERTAIN Mr. and Mrs. Earl CLEVELAND entertained their friends in honor of Miss Kitty MAJOR of Sterling adn Mr. MAJOR of Chicago last Wednesday evening. The evening was spent playing progressive flinch. Ice cream and cake was served. Those present were; Mr. and Mrs. Roy RAWSON, Frank WEST, Geo. MERRILL, A. BAIN, Linas GOODALE, Miss Anna LILL, Rhoda LYONS, Kitty MAJOR, Mr. Donald McLAUGHLIN, E. MAJOR. November 29, 1907 The ditch north of Tampico and just north of Marshall LEE’s farm occupied by Jay WELCH will be dredged. The dredge will start a half mile west of the LEE farm and go to the slough. The ditch is filled in considerably and farmers along it suffered last year on account of the poor drainage. The commissioners are Henry BROWN, Jay CLEVELAND and Arthur McKENZIE. There will be approximately 85,000 cubic yards of dirt to be removed. Les
jkb 2 posts Jul 27, 2007 7:19 AM	Denise & Les - Thank you for all your information! All my family ever told me about my grandfather (Carroll Cleveland) was that one day he left home to go to work (at a bar) and was never seen again. I'm just curious to find out what happened to him (where he went, did he ever re-marry etc). There is a gap of time from 1920 to 1986 where I can find no record of him. I was hoping maybe he went back to be close to his grandmother Harriet who raised him in Whiteside County. I'd really love to know why he left, but I don't think I will ever find that out unless I run into someone who knew him. I did find out from the SS Death Index that he died in Pennsylvania in June of 1986 and am currently trying to get a copy of the death certificate or obit. He married (though I can find no record of it) Anna Velma Marvin (of Rock Island, I believe) and had three children (James Fay - my father, John Howard and Anna Marie). Do you know how I can obtain a copy of a marriage certificate when I don't have a date or know for sure which county? I assume it would be between 1912 and March of 1918 and probably took place in Rock Island, IL). Thanks again!!
Denise 17 posts Jul 27, 2007 8:19 AM	Thanks, that was helpful info with the wife's name. Here is the 1920 census (I1920 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census Name: Carrol Cleveland Home in 1920: Rock Island Precinct 16, Rock Island, Illinois Age: 22 years Estimated birth year: abt 1898 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Velma A Father's Birth Place: Illinois Mother's Birth Place: Illinois Marital Status: Married Race: White Sex: Male Home owned: Rent Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Image: 192 Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Carrol Cleveland 22 Velma A Cleveland 19 James F Cleveland 5/12 I see Jan Rogy also posted it on W/S Msg Boards as well - She is always so helpful! Are you SURE about the SSDI lising in PA as being YOUR Carrol Cleveland? I find Velma and James on the 1930 census and she is listed as a widow. 1930 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census Name: James J Cleveland Home in 1930: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois Age: 10 Estimated birth year: abt 1920 Relation to Head of House: Son Parent's Name: Vilena Parents' birthplace: age Household Members: Name Age Velma (mis-transcribed as Vilena) Cleveland 28 James J Cleveland 10 Howard Cleveland 7 Anna M Cleveland 5 Charles E Spickler 41 Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: 553; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 233.0. I can email you a copy of the census record if you like. Don't give up hope. You are doing the right thing by posting on these msg boards. Someday, someone will have a connection for you! Hang in there! I am on my way out the door, but will get back to you regarding possible avenues for marriage cert. Denise Last Edited by on Jul 27, 2007 8:39 AM
jkb 3 posts Jul 27, 2007 8:36 AM	Thanks again Denise. Who is Jan by the way and how do I get to the message board she's using? Judy
Denise 18 posts Jul 27, 2007 8:45 AM	Jan is a local lady that answers frequently on the Whiteside Msg Boards. She does a bazillion volunteer hours, going to the Sterling Library, doing look-ups, posting answers, etc. Wonderful, wonderful lady!!!! The Whiteside Msg Boards are accessed via "Rootsweb" Here is a direct link to Rootsweb's Home Page:http://www.rootsweb.com/ Then click on 'MESSAGE BOARDS' > select state and then county (Whiteside) Here is the message posted: CLEVELAND (CLEAVELAND) Surname rdbland Posted: 26 Jul 2007 7:50PM GMT Classification: Query Surnames: Cleveland, Cleaveland I'm trying to get information on my grandfather Carrol(l) Cleveland. Born on 27 Mar 1897 in Prophetstown, IL to Grant and Mabel Cleveland (Lewis). Am especially interested in the time frame from 1920 - 1986. Thanks!http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.whiteside/3212/mb.ashx I have emailed you a copy of the census record from the Tampico Historical Society email address. Last Edited by on Jul 27, 2007 9:06 AM
jkb 4 posts Jul 27, 2007 9:06 AM	Thanks Denise - that is wonderful. I can use all the help I can get!
D&D 14 posts Jul 27, 2007 11:38 AM	JKB had contacted me to do some research. I gave her the standard items like census, etc you can find. I led her here so someone could explain about the "Cleaveland Area" and School that has been posted on this website. These people would have relatives of hers too.
Denise 19 posts Jul 27, 2007 9:57 PM	Thanks for the referal D&D! Check the Hume Twp map on this site to see Cleaveland land: HUME TOWNSHIP MAP See Sections 20 & 30 for Cleaveland

Post a Message

TAMPICO AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY - MUSEUM - FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY/RESEARCH CENTER 119 Main St., P. O. Box 154, Tampico, IL 61283 www.tampicohistoricalsociety.com tampicoareahistory@gmail.com We are an all-volunteer organization so your donations are always appreciated! Sign up to receive our e-newsletter. Thank you! Visit us on FACEBOOK.