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About Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

Kevin Davis is a retired Public Library Director. He is Board President (since June 2024) of the Winfield (IL) Historical Society. Davis has over 35 years experience working in public libraries. He is deeply interested in local Chicagoland, Dupage, and Kane County History. Davis earned a BA in History and an MA in Library Science from Dominican University. He is a volunteer researcher for the St. James Farm Forest Preserve part of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County in Illinois. His work includes extensive writing and research on the McCormick family line who were former owners of St. James Farm. He is an avid family historian / genealogist and has done extensive research on the Schlicks and Daleidens of DuPage and Kane County Illinois.

A December 1857 Passenger List Reveals Daleidens Arrival in the United States

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

The Matthias Daleiden family arrived in the port of New York, New York City, at Castle Island on the 7 December 1857. Shown above is the actual passenger list. The Daleidens are passenger numbers 90 to 94. The family members … Continue reading →

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Schlick Family Landholdings Revealed in Farm Bureau Plat Map Book

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois
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1904 DuPage Atlas Reveals Michael and Christopher Daleiden’s Farms on Mack Road

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois
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Genealogy Sources: Some Personal Tips and Notes

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

I began my research into my family history and genealogy in 1982. I find it rewarding and something that I find makes time pass quickly. I lose myself when doing research and writing. In mid January 2022 I retired following … Continue reading →

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The Mack Road Homestead Farm of the Daleiden and Schlick Families- Revealed in Photos

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois
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Christopher Daleiden and St Johns Church Winfield Illinois

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

Early in 1867 a delegation of German immigrants from Winfield Illinois set out to meet with the Right Reverand James Duggan, Bishop of Chicago. The delegation included: Nicholas Berkes, John Schramer, Anton Schmitt, Nicholas Gerwas and John Hix. Other residents … Continue reading →

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Susan Schlick of Winfield Township Illinois

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

Susan (nee Daleiden) Schlick is my great grandmother. Susan was born on her father Christopher Daleiden’s homestead farm on December 25 1877. The farm is located on Mack Road between Winfield and Illinois Route 59 on the banks of the … Continue reading →

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The Daleiden/Schlick Homestead Revealed in the 1874 DuPage County Illinois Atlas.

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

This excerpt shows an 1874 map of the “M & C Daleidon” (Michael and Christopher) 80 acre property at the end of Mack Road in unincorporated Winfield Township in DuPage County Illinois. Note the West Branch of the DuPage River … Continue reading →

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Daleiden Property Revealed in 1904 Atlas of DuPage County Illinois

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

The 1910 U.S. Census provides information that Christopher (Chris) and his wife were living in the Village of Winfield Illinois. He is a ‘retired farmer”. The 1904 Atlas of DuPage County shows the main downtown lots and sections of Winfield … Continue reading →

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Daleiden Family Photo (Circa 1908)

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

(Photo above circa early 1900s) The Daleiden family of Winfield Illinois Township. Front row is left to right is Christopher Daleiden and Margaret (Margarethe). Second row: William, Susan (Schlick), Catherine (Armbrust), and Barbara. Barbara later became Sister Mary Philippina Daleiden … Continue reading →

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