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Brousseau - Prairie / Kankakee area

robydogy32 — 2012-05-21 18:41:23Z

Looking for any info on Cecilia Prairie in KanKakee area around 1840 - 1880. She married a Charles Brousseau. One daughter was Cordelia Brousseau (my g grandma) 1872 1951.
I have photo of her and her sisters that are unknown.
It appears that my mother's mother side are french canadian and from Kankakee area. Names like Mathieu, Breault, Brousseau, Prairie would interest me from 1800- 1880.My family wound up in Chicago.
Robin Sears
robydogy@cox.net

PRAIRIE Leroy P - Vietnam Wall section 7E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-10 10:44:46Z

PRAIRIE Leroy P - Vietnam Wall section 7E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 227,290 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: about us piedlow's/prairie/piedalu

KatherineSenecal — 2012-05-04 04:32:49Z

I think we're related!!! Could you privately message me so we can compare our family trees? Charles Prairie dit Piedalue is my gr. gr. gr. gr. gr. grandfather!

Re: Piedlow

fredrita2007 — 2012-03-25 16:23:25Z

Hi

Tremendous help. Thank you. I did find Pauline and actually spoke to her. They are the Piedlows I was seeking.

Thanks again,

Rita

Re: Piedlow

carenturner — 2012-03-25 13:15:09Z

Earl William Piedlow, born June 16, 1914, McKenzie County, North Dakota; died November 22, 1981 Hickory, Catawba, North Carolina, married to Pauline Nohlberg (AKA Pauline Keller); also married to Pearl A. Biesterfeld

Earl’s parents were: William Sidney Piedlow & Pearl Amanda York
In the 1920 census they were living in Chicago Ward 32, Cook, Illinois

Child of Earl & Pearl A. Biesterfeld
Dianna Piedlow, born abt 1940

Children of Earl & Pauline
Daughter Piedlow, married Unknown West
David Michael Piedlow, born: February 10, 1957, married Elizabeth E. Long
Son Piedlow

As far as I can tell Pauline Piedlow is still living, I found her in the U.S. Public Records Index
Address: 4704 W Hutchinson St, Chicago, IL, 60641-1607 (1993)

I found an obituary for Pearl:
Oak Leaves, Oak Park, Illinois, April 16, 1997
Pearl M. Piedlow, 82, formerly of Elmhurst, River Forest and Oak Park, died April 10 in Oak Park Hospital. Mrs. Piedlow was born Aug. 30, 1914 in Elk Grove Village to Amanda, nee Gathman, and Edward Biesterfeld. She obtained her education in a one-room schoolhouse. She was a homemaker residing in Elmhurst from 1945 to 1962; in River Forest from 1962 to 1971; and in Oak Park from 1971 until her death. She is survived by a daughter, Dianna Piedlow of Oak Park; a sister, Irene of Carol Stream, and two brothers, Lawrence (Cathy) Biesterfeld and Roy Biesterfeld, both of Wisconsin. Visitation and services were conducted April 14 in Drechsler-Brown Funeral Home, Oak Park. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park.

Hope this helps.
Caren

Re: Piedlow

fredrita2007 — 2012-03-20 04:43:56Z

I am looking for an Earl Piedlow who was married to a woman with a nickname of "Pel" or "Pal". They lived in Chicago, I think Earl worked for the railroad. This would have been in the 1950s. I think one of their children had polio, but I am not certain of that. It is also very possible they either owned or managed a small grocery store in the neightborhood for a while. This would be near Ashland and Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago. They were very old friends of my parents and I would like to connect with them if they or one of them are possibly still living especially "Pal" Piedlow.

Re: Piedlow

edeberhardt99 — 2010-12-21 19:38:22Z

Hi
Hope you are still there. There was an Earl in my room and would be in his 90's now. They lived on the west side of Elmhurst, IL.

Re: DELIA PRAIRIE (1863-1936)

llaclare1 — 2010-02-21 15:07:58Z

Delia is my maternal Great Grandmother. My Grandfather is Arthur Regnier, 1888-1968. Arthur married Georgianne Nadon, daughter of Venance Nadon and Julienne Delorme. Following is an excerpt from the book - REGNIER FAMILIES IN NORTH AMERICA - by Rev. Martin Keith Hopkins: " Alex Regnier married Delia Prairie at Menteno, Ill in 1881. Later they moved to Ghent, Minn., where Agnes and the younger children were born. In 1908, they migrated to St. Hippolyte, Saskatchewan."

Adelaide Prairie Born 1861 in Canada

lilnell01 — 2009-07-19 12:51:58Z

Born 1861 in Canada. Marred Eugene Prairie. Had 4 Children. Lived in Fall River. Need Parents names or a maiden name.

Addendum

elizabeee — 2008-11-03 09:47:36Z

Some of Anthony's and Carrie's children may have been born in Guilford County, North Carolina, rather than in Rockinghanm County, North Carolina. The family was living in Gilmer (Guilford Co.) as of the 1880 federal census.

PRAIRIE, Anthony Y. - NY>NC>VA - Anyone Know This Name?

elizabeee — 2008-11-03 09:44:21Z

Seeking information about the descendants of Anthony Y. Prairie. Anthony was born in New York c. Mar 1846.

Anthony was a Civil War veteran, serving as a private in Company B, 31st New York Calvary from 1862-1864. This service probably led to his meeting his North Carolina wife.

Anthony married Carrie Eurena Pollard c. 1873. They had nine children, three of which died in infancy. The other children were:

1. Fannie K. (or B.) Prairie
2. Nellie E. Prairie
3. Charles F. Prairie
4. Clyde Ernest Prairie, m. Catherine Virginia Unknown
5. Annie S. Prairie
6. Bessie G. Prairie

I do not know what became of any of Anthony's and Carrie's children. However, only 5 of them were alive as of the 1900 federal census and only 4 of them were alive as of the 1910 federal census. Clyde and his wife both may have died sometime between 1918-1920. Clyde and Catherine had three known children: Doris, Phillip, and Clyde Jr.

All of Anthony's and Carrie's children were born in North Carolina (probably Leaksville, Rockingham County). The family moved to Richmond, Virginia sometime between 1890-1900.

Both Anthony and Carrie were alive as of the 1920 federal census, so they probably died between 1920-1930 in Richmond.

If anyone has any information about this family, please contact me by replying on this message board, or by clicking on my user name above. Thanks!

Mrs. Mollie Prairie received a verdict in her lawsuit against Shawnee Light and Power Company

maryachtrh — 2008-03-25 20:19:15Z

Appears in "The Ravia Herald" 11 April 1908, Ravia, Johnston County, Oklahoma

Shawnee: Mrs. Mollie Prairie has received a verdict in her suit against the Shawnee Light & Power Company, granting her the sum of $3,000. Mrs. Prairie was suing the company for damages resulting from the death of her husband, who while employed as a lineman by the company, fell from a pole. After coming in contact with a live wife he received injuries which resulted fatally. The sum of $10,000 was asked for. The application for a new trial will be filed by the defendants.

Re: Joseph P. Prairie bc 1834 Lower Canada NEW INFO

stemmatis — 2008-01-21 02:23:38Z

Just received abstract of marriage license by e-mail:
...
Richmond, Virginia, Marr Reg 1876, p 39, line 13, 9 Feb 1876
...
Joseph P. Prairie, 41, widower, farmer, born Canada, resides North Carolina, son of BASIL AND ELIZABETH PRAIRIE
...
Georgianna Baughan, 18, single, born Cumberland Co., Va., resides Richmond, Va., daughter of Robert and Lucy J. Baughan
...
marriage performed by C. C. Bitting

Joseph P. Prairie bc 1834 Lower Canada

stemmatis — 2008-01-20 21:05:26Z

This query concerns one Joseph P. Prairie, who appears in US censuses in North Carolina in 1860, 1870 and 1880.

Because this site does not support typed tables, making entries difficult to read, there is attached a jpg file with the information on Joseph.

In 1860, his place of birth was given as Lower Canada and his age as 27 (born 1832-33). In 1870, he is shown as 36 (b 1833-34), and in 1880 as 45 (b 1834-35).

In 1860 he was shown as living with a professor at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. That professor, his wife and his daughter (age 18) were shown as born in Mass.

Looking for information which might relate to this person.

Re: Prairie dit Piedalue

Maddie1000 — 2006-07-12 18:56:17Z

Hi - I'm from Rhode Island and new at this but wanted
to let Gloria Carr (message of 10/12/03) know that
Marie-Hippolyte Piedalue and Amable Lamoureaux
are my g-g-g-grandparents....I know this is in response to an older message and I am hoping she
is still active on this site . For all interested:My grandmother was Mary Louise Lamora- daughter of
Charles Lamoreaux, & Marie Ann Mercier, the son of
Alexis Lamoreaux and Marie Corbeil, the son of
AMABLE & MARIE HIPPOLYTE PIEDALUE, the son of
Pierre Lamoreaux and Angelique Robert, the son of
Jean-Baptiste Lamoureaux & Marie Gareau, the son
Louis Lamoureaux & Francois Boivin

Re: John Prairie from Kankakee, IL

rj119_1 — 2006-04-26 02:20:06Z

John was my gggrandfather. Harvey was my grandfather. I have them back to 1655 France. Be glad to help anyway I can.

Re: John Prairie from Kankakee, IL

rj119_1 — 2006-04-26 02:20:06Z

Rita
I am rj119@planttel.net
Dick Prairie

Re: John Prairie from Kankakee, IL

rj119_1 — 2006-04-26 02:20:06Z

Hey Chris [cousin]
Glad to hear from you. Are you Caroline's daughter?
Harvey was my grandfather.
I am.........rj119@planttel.net
Hope to hear from you
Dick

Re: Prairies in MA

2006-04-20 16:10:43Z

I am a cousin of yours. I also go back to the folks from LaPrairie. My great great grandfather was John who came to Kankakee County Il abt 1858 as near as I can figure.

Prairie

LouiseRegnier75 — 2005-12-01 03:27:42Z

Julia d/o Clovis and Marie Lord married Ambrose Regnier Oct. 20, 1896 in Kankakee, Ill. Then moved to Ghent, Minnesota. Looking for more info on that couple.
«Delia Prairie married Alexandre Regnier Oct. 20, 1881 in Illinois and died in Saskatchewan, Canada. Did their 13 chidlren all moved to Canada? Her parents William and Marie Dandurand: where were they from?
Thank you
Louise Régnier
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec

Re: Prairies in MA

2005-04-15 13:22:09Z

Keith, received the family charts. The only family surname that would connect would be the Beauregard. Prairie was shortened from LaPrairie which started out from Piedalue. I found all mine started out as Piedalue. I have a suggestion, from what I have learned, most of the Piedalue lines are in the Chambly,Laprairie areas around 1780. I found my lines there and in St. Joseph and St. Mathais parishs. I found a great site, but its only for earlier search 1640s-1799, PRDH, also check the Loiselle Index of Marriages. My surnames connecting to the Prairies are; LAPORTE,BESSETTE,BEAUREGARD,LAGIROFLEE, LEBER,LABEL,GAYE,FONTENEAU,PATENADUE,BOURASSA,MOQUIN AND CALCAGNO. Your luckier then most of us, your located in Canada aren't you? OF COURSE, it could be your line comes to Canada later. My line starts around 1640. Good Luck and I hope I was of some help. Pamela

Re: Prairies in MA

2005-04-13 16:09:31Z

Eva, what do you need? I have a lot of Prairie and family info going back to 1640's in Belgium, France, Canada etc. This has taken me over 20 years to gather and I have sources to quote plus parrish records. I can make up a family chart for Theodore back if you'd like(no cost except for postage) this is 10 pages. Send me your mailing address if interested.

Re: Prairies in MA

2005-04-13 14:54:46Z

Thank You Pamela. Yes, he is the one and I have him married a second time to a Catarina, which is probably your Catherine age 29 in 1920 born in New Mexico. I found them in the 1920 Jemez Springs, Sandoval Co., New Mexico census. He is listed as age 56 with occupation of Hotel Proprietor.

Re: Prairies in MA

fayedora — 2005-04-13 12:53:05Z

Hello Eva, I have a Theodore John Prairie b. 16 Oct 1862 Shrewsbury, Mass. died Apr. 1930 in New Mexico. He was married twice, once to a Sarah ? b.ca.1872 d.ca. 1919 and then to a Catherine Bell. Does this ring a bell? If so I have info on the Prairie line your searching. Contact me at my e-mail address and I'll be happy to share.

Re: Prairies in MA

2005-04-12 15:56:24Z

Hello, I am also looking for Prairie is Massachusetts. In the 1910 Sandoval Co., New Mexico I find T. John Prairie born abt 1865 in Massachusetts and his father was born in France. He has a wife Sarah and one son Alfred born 2 Nov 1892, New Mexico. This is my step mother's family and I would like to find some answers on her fathers family. Any help is appreciated and if I find anything to be of help I will glady share it.
Eva Hahn

Looking for Prairie

spiritoballet — 2005-01-27 00:12:22Z

I am looking for my Great Great Grandfather named either Ludger Prairie/ Eucher Prairie/ or Eursache Prairie. He was born in Quebec Canada 09 MAY 1853. He married Philomene Gregoire (or Gregorie). He died in Connecticut
02 NOV 1929.

surname Piedlow

H_Biesterfeld — 2004-12-21 15:29:31Z

My mothers maiden name was Piedlow, Her family came from aurora, Il. searching our family history, I find no wilbur piedlow.

Biesterfeld family history

H_Biesterfeld — 2004-12-21 15:29:31Z

Larry give me a call at home, I'm not sure I want my email address published hear. Howie.

Re: Prairies in MA

2004-12-02 12:53:23Z

Hi Keith, my prairies start with Frank b. abt. 1836 in Canada(not sure where). 1870 census Shrewsbury,Worcester Mass. all following ch. born in Mass. starting around 1857 Ulrick,Emma,Alfons,Theradore,Helen,Carrine and Wilfred.Frank listed also in 1880 and as far as I can figure stays in Mass.around that county until 1900's when I loose track. Trying to find out where in Canada he came from. I decend from Ulrick who moved to Ohio since he was on the 1880 census there. As you say I am taking a shot. Pamela

Re: Prairies in MA

JKeith71 — 2004-12-01 15:52:29Z

Hi Pamela, I always follow the long shots. My maternal grangmother was a Prairie from the Eastern Townships of Quebec. Pigeon Hill near St. Armand. I can only go back three generations there and then I'm into the proverbial brick wall. Would be interested to know if your line came up to Vermont perhaps. Most of my other ancestors, Ellsworth, Tittemore, Richard, Eccles, Vincent did and were mostly Vt and NY. On my Prairie side I have gm, Edna Ellen, ggf, Charles Alexander and gggf John Abraham. I can document these from the various Canadian census. Would appreciate any info if these ring a bell. All the best and thanks, Keith.

Prairies in MA

2004-11-30 15:37:57Z

Searching for Prairie families in MA. 1840-1900 around Shrewsbury.

Prairie/Chavez

2004-10-13 20:41:45Z

I am researching the family of T. John Prairie b. about 1865 married abt 1893 in New Mexico to Sarah (don't know surname). Child of record is Alfredo Prairie born 1892 Jemez Springs, NM, married to Isabel Chavez dau of ? Chavez and Clarisa Archuleta. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you
Eva

Re: Prairie

JKeith71 — 2004-05-18 13:49:27Z

Hi Karen; Just came across this board and your message. My grandmother was Edna Ellen Prairie from Pigeon Hill Quebec, now in the Missisquoi county listings. She had a brother Vernaul as well as Melvin and Charlie. I am in the process of compiling it all and would be interested if this ties in with your family. Regards, Keith.

Biesterfeld Surname

cheryljuilfslorenson — 2004-03-23 10:16:28Z

Larry, My Great Grandfather was Conrad Biesterfeld... later changed to Beasterfeld.. he came to the US in 1857, he married Mary Kolling, and the lived in Crete Illionis. His cousin Henry Biesterfeld also came to us with him in 1857... I am wondering if we could be related.. my Beasterfeld family lived in Cook Nebraska. I have more information, if you think there might be a relationship there. Thanks Cheryl

Ellen L. Prairie obit from NY 2000

LauraRivers66 — 2004-01-17 17:11:42Z

PLATTSBURGH — Ellen L. Prairie, 85, died Sunday January 16, 2000 at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. She was born in Manhattan, on January 24, 1914, the daughter of Michael and Delia (Dermody) Connolly.

She attended school in New York City. She retired in 1975 from Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., Rochester.

She is survived by a daughter and her husband, Cassie and Robert McGee of Peru; and a son and his wife, Dan and Diana Rock of Rochester, nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, and many friends.

Ellen was a former resident of Longs Apts. Plattsburgh, Keeseville Country Gardens, she was a resident of Rochester, for 46 years. She was very active in politics, bowling, and volunteer work at CVPH. She was a special phone friend to many homebound people.

Ellen was pre-deceased by two brothers, James of New York City and Walter of Connecticut. Her first husband, Clifford Rock died in 1957, her second husband Armand (Frenchy) Prairie died in 1986.

Calling hours will be at Brown Funeral Home, Tuesday, January 18, 2000, from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Peru, Wednesday, January 19 at 11 a.m.

Donations may be made to the "Skilled Nursing Lounge Fund" c/o CVPH SNF Unit or c/o Cassie McGee, P.O. Box 259, Peru, NY, 12972.

DELIA PRAIRIE (1863-1936)

laregnier — 2003-12-21 22:37:08Z

Delia maried Alexandre REGNIER November 1881 in Manteno, ILL. She was the daughter of William PRAIRIE (1835-1893) and Marie DANDURAND (Circa 1842-?)maried in 1862. Where died William and Marie maried? Did they come from Quebec or if they were born in US?

Delia and Alexandre had 13 children.

Regards,
Louise

Re: Prairie dit Piedalue

2003-12-10 20:17:14Z

Sorry about doubling up on my text. I have no idea how it happened, except that I started to write something and then changed my mind.
After that ... ??

Lomfou

Re: Prairie dit Piedalue

2003-12-08 21:51:16Z

The St-Joseph-de-Chambly marriage register shows that Amable LAMOUREUX -- ADRIEN (Pierre/Angélique ROBERT) m 11 Jan 1779 Marie-Hippolythe PIEDALUE (Joseph/Marie-Anne BOURASSA). Source is Mariages de St-Joseph-de-Chambly (1706-1964), Compilation Irenée Jetté, Publication B. Pontbriand, Sillery, Québec: 1964, p. 170 -- LAMOUREUX - ADRIEN. The register does not list a Pauline or Appoline for either PIÉDALUE or PRAIRIE, its dit name, and does not show the spelling of LAMOUREAUX for Amable. I'm not sure I understand your comment, <
The St-Joseph-de-Chambly marriage register shows that Amable LAMOUREUX -- ADRIEN (Pierre/Angélique ROBERT) m 11 Jan 1779 Marie-Hippolythe PIEDALUE (Joseph/Marie-Anne BOURASSA). Source is Mariages de St-Joseph-de-Chambly (1706-1964), Compilation Irenée Jetté, Publication B. Pontbriand, Sillery, Québec: 1964, p. 170 -- LAMOUREUX - ADRIEN. The register does not list a Pauline or Appoline for either PIÉDALUE or PRAIRIE (its dit name) and does not support the spelling of LAMOUREAUX for Amable's name.

Lomfou

Re: John Prairie from Kankakee, IL

2003-11-14 00:54:43Z

Correction - I mean John and Aurelia, not Leon.

Re: John Prairie from Kankakee, IL

2003-11-14 00:42:35Z

Hello Dick, I have the same e-mail address - I am going to e-mail you at the rj119, let me know if you have changed yours otherwise just reply to my e-mail and give me your mailing address. I would like to mail you a copy of Leon and Aurelia's marriage certificate. Hope all is well.

Re: John Prairie from Kankakee, IL

2003-11-11 04:52:36Z

Chris
I need your new e-mail address
Dick

Re: Prairie

rantosh — 2003-11-09 02:20:24Z

Did your Harvey Prairie have 3 brothers? I believe the parents of Harvey were John & Mary (Girard) Prairie...please e-mail me if this sounds right!

John Prairie from Kankakee, IL

rantosh — 2003-11-09 02:20:24Z

I am looking for any info on John and Mary (Girard) Prairie. They lived in the Kankakee, IL area from 1875 thru abt 1930. They had 4 boys, Edward, Exior, Harvey & Arthur. Any info would be helpful.

Re: John Prairie

rantosh — 2003-11-09 02:20:24Z

Could you please verify that John & Mary (Girard) Prairie died in Kankakee, IL? Also, do you know what happened to one of Edwards brothers, Arthur? Family stories state he moved out west. Is this true? Thanks for your help. E-mail me if you wish Rantosh@attbi.com

Re: Piedlow Family from Illinois

edeberhardt99 — 2003-10-28 00:54:54Z

I went to grade school in Elmhurst, IL in the 1920s. There was a Piedlow family that lived in the northwest part of town. Elmer (I believe) was in my room. He came from a large family and there seemed to be even poorer than my family.
Elmhurst is not far from Aurora and Piedlow is an unusual name.

Prairie dit Piedalue

GloriaNeves — 2003-10-24 01:29:34Z

Hi -this is the first time I have come across this surname-looking for parents of Pauline or Appoline Piedalue dit Prairie married Amable Lamoureaux 11 jan 1779 St.Joseph de Chambly,Que
Thanks Glo

Re: about us piedlow's/prairie/piedalu

2003-10-03 14:48:02Z

What can I help you with? What kind of info are you looking for? Will gladly exchange info.

Re: Forefather from Rhode Island

2003-10-03 14:17:54Z

Have Prairies from Woonsocket, RI, originally from Chambly, PQ, Canada. Interested?

Re: John Prairie from Kankakee, IL

2003-10-02 14:31:29Z

Chris
I would love to have a copy. I tried to e-mail you but don't have your new address. I may owe you a big apoligy
DICK

Re: about us piedlow's/prairie/piedalu

2003-10-02 14:02:46Z

Have all 6 children of Chaarles and Marie-Anne Frechettte, but only marriage dates. Anyone have a birth or death date for any of the children? Joseph, who married Edesse Provost would be my husbands gr.gr.gr grandfather. Thanks for ther reply.