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Casper F. Schlick of Mack Road Part 1

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

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.

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

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

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

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.

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

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

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

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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Writing a Personal Urban History: The Importance of Genealogy for Understanding U.S. History

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

I have spent a great deal of the past month listening to or attending lectures and workshops regarding genealogy and family history. On March 9, 2023, the Newberry Library (Chicago, Illinois) President Daniel Greene spoke with Leslie M. Harris, Professor … Continue reading →

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Farm Recipes and Food PBS Documentary by Jerry Apps

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

I am an avid fan of the writer and rural historian Jerry Apps of Wisconsin. Jerry Apps and daughter Susan Apps-Bodilly share memories and stories surrounding a cookbook they wrote based on Eleanor Apps’ (Jerry’s Mother’s) recipe box. The documentary … Continue reading →

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St John the Baptist and St Michael Roman Catholic Church in DuPage County Sacramental Records Posted on Ancestry

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

I am currently reviewing St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic and St Michaels Roman Catholic Church Records in Winfield and Wheaton Illinois U.S., Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Sacramental Records, 1800-1976. They have been scanned and are now posted on Ancestry.com. … Continue reading →

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High Lake Subdivision and the C.A.&E. Electric Line in Winfield

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

This past fall my daughter and I decided to take a bike ride around Winfield Illinois. We decided to ride the Path that goes through the High Lake Subdivision between Winfield and West Chicago. This path runs along the West … Continue reading →

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Winfield School History Revealed in Deed for “Block 12” of the Village of Winfield

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

This past year I purchased an “Examination of Title” for “Block 12” of “The Village of Fredericksburg [Winfield] Illinois”. I located the Title amongst items being sold during an estate sale held in Winfield. In the northeast corner of block … Continue reading →

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