Monthly Archives: March 2022

St James Farm History (Featuring Yours Truly)

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

St James Farm was central to the family history of Frank and Mae Schlick and then the George and Louise Davis family. I went every Sunday to St James Farm to visit my Grandpa and Grandma Schlick. I rode bikes … Continue reading →

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Forest Preserve District of DuPage County History Blog

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

I try to keep up with new materials being published (in print and online) covering local history for both Dupage and Kane County. The Dupage County Forest Preserve District has a blog that it adds information to on a regular … Continue reading →

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1906 St Johns Church Fire Destroys a Building But Not the Resolution and Faith of a Congregation

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

Casper and Susan Schlick were married in 1906, however this was the same year that St. John church was burned due to a summer storm. Here is how the Wheaton Illinoian reported the fire on the front page of the … Continue reading →

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Chicagoland History Books of Note.

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

The surrounding suburbs of Chicago are dependent on the city of Chicago for its economic wellbeing. They are interconnected. We as family historians need to read information on the large cities located near our family farms and suburban residences. Here … Continue reading →

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Winfield Illinois Street Name Changes 1921

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

The Village of Winfield was incorporated as a Village on April 16, 1921. In 2021 the Village celebrated its centennial year of incorporation. “While some still wanted their rural life undisturbed, many felt that improvements now were due. Better commuter … Continue reading →

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Christina Daleiden: A Short Tragic Life

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

Christina Daleiden was the daughter of William T. and Susan Daleiden. She was born 10 June 1897. Christina at the age of 12 held a job working in the household of Judge Richard Prendergast. The Prendergast home and farm were … Continue reading →

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