Monthly Archives: September 2023

Hampshire Illinois’ Ela Johnson Memorial Library District History Collection

The town of Hampshire is located in Hampshire Township in Kane County Illinois. The Schlick family lived near Burlington, Illinois in Burlington Township in Kane County. The Village of Hampshire played an important role in the Schlick family history. The … Continue reading

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Joseph Schlick Memorial Plaque at Forest Preserve Headquarters Rediscovered !

My wife recently contacted the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County (Illinois) to find out the fate of a memorial plaque dedicated to Joseph Schlick, my mother Louise Schlick’s brother who was killed in Vietnam in March of 1968. Originally … Continue reading

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Casper F. Schlick of Mack Road Part 1

Casper Francis Schlick was my great great grandfather. He was the son of Joseph Schlick of Burlington Illinois in Kane County. Casper grew up during the first part of his life in Burlington. He was born 17 August 1878 on … Continue reading

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The Diary of Hiram Leonard of Warrenville Illinois 1843 – 1878.

The four volume Diary of Hiram E. Leonard is available for research at the Warrenville Public Library in Warrenville Illinois. [Schmidt, Leone. Diary of Hiram E. Leonard: [Mar. 31, 1843-Oct. 27, 1878] 1984-1991.]. The four blue covered bound volumes were meticulously transcribed … Continue reading

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Daleiden Home in Winfield

Within the past year of two the former Christopher Daleiden home in Winfield was purchased by another family. The exterior of the home has been refurbished with new colors and siding. This home was once located just to the north … Continue reading

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Former Joseph & Mary Anne Schlick and James Weberpal Home Sold in 2023.

The former residence of Joseph and Mary Anne Schlick and James Weberpal was finally sold this past summer 2023 to a new owner. The home was originally built by Joseph Schlick in 1906. The home is located at 224 South … Continue reading

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Adelsperger / Davis Family

My father George Davis passed away in February 2020. My parents (Louise Eleanor Schlick and George) were married in August of 1959. Louise’s grandfather was Casper Schlick. Casper lived on Mack Road in Warrenville, Illinois. When our relatives die we … Continue reading

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