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Re: Looking for old friends ?

treborkrehs — 2012-04-19 05:44:10Z

My father is Ned sherk

Re: Susan Nestleroad Sherk/Shirk

cpower4129 — 2011-09-18 02:29:48Z

I think there is another recounting of this story out there too. Not sure if it was John Stewart or just who now. But I will see if I can find it again.

Re: Susan Nestleroad Sherk/Shirk

cpower4129 — 2011-09-18 02:28:10Z

This is a story told to me by my Grandmother. How it works with the dates I have no idea. I heard they lived up the hill from her and when she would go outside Mrs Nestleroad would throw rocks at her. I don't have written proof, I guess I should have had her write it down. Wouldn't make any actual proof if it were though. Sorry I don't have proof positive for you only stories from my Grandmother.

Re: Susan Nestleroad Sherk/Shirk

pammy314 — 2011-09-17 23:59:09Z

Susananna Sherk married Frederick Nestlerode (Illinois database spells Nesselrode) 1855 Stephenson County, Il. The Sherks were living in Stephenson County 1850 and Susananna was 13 at that time. So How could the Nestlerode's (Dan and Margaret) be mean to Susan and throw rocks at her as she was not living in Pennsylvania? I have read they did not like Susananna and disowned Frederick. I don't see how they would even know her, as they were in Illinois. HELP

wiler, nancy letter

pammy314 — 2011-09-17 13:53:01Z

Most interested in viewing letter written by Nancy (herner) wiler regarding the death of her mother Sarah (Sherk) Herner. I am related. Thank you

Re: Sarah Shirk obit and letter Nancy Wiler

pammy314 — 2011-07-19 15:13:21Z

Most interested in viewing letter from Nancy Wiler regarding obituary of Sarah Shirk (Sherk) Herner. Sarah is sister to Sophia Sherk Weiler--my great grandmother.

Re: George Herner and Sarah (Sallie) Sherk

rbrtschrd — 2011-03-28 20:13:27Z

He served in Illinois.

Re: George Herner and Sarah (Sallie) Sherk

pammy314 — 2011-03-28 19:44:58Z

Thanks for the civil war info--did not know that. Did he serve from Iowa or Illinois? My Great grandmother is Sophia Sherk Weiler who is sister of Sarah Sherk Herner.

Re: George Herner and Sarah (Sallie) Sherk

rbrtschrd — 2011-03-11 20:31:30Z

I have heard they divorced also but can not find any record of it. He died in Dec. 1884 in Denison, Iowa and is buried next to his daughter Elizabeth Johnston and her husband in Oakland Cem.there in Denison. Did you also know George was a Civil War veteran?

George Herner and Sarah (Sallie) Sherk

pammy314 — 2011-03-11 17:56:01Z

Would you happen to know if George and Sarah divorced while in Iowa? Her obituary says he died, but I in census report it is recorded she was divorced. Also, cannot find the grave of George Herner, read somewhere he was buried on a small farm and then another stated he was in the cemetery where daughter Elizabeth Johnston is buried (Denison, Iowa).
Thanks.

Re: Shirk sisters--Sophia, Sarah, Susananna, Christina

pammy314 — 2011-03-11 17:40:32Z

Graves of daughters of Andrew and Elizabeth Sherk (Christina, Susananna, Sarah (known as Sallie), and my great-grandmother Sophia.

Re: Shirk sisters--Sophia, Sarah, Susananna, Christina

rbrtschrd — 2010-11-08 20:46:48Z

Thanks for the quick reply. My email address is RBRTSCHRD@aol.com If you are in need of more information on the Herner's (George and Sarah's children) I have lots of info. You do realize that the actress Donna Reed is from this line, right? Her grandmother Mary Johnston Mullenger and my great grandmother Sarah Jane Johnston Schroeder sisters. Her father was our neighbor when growing up and he was the one that got me interested in the family history.

Bob

Re: Shirk sisters--Sophia, Sarah, Susananna, Christina

cpower4129 — 2010-11-08 19:36:08Z

The Sherk girls seemed to have an habit of this type of thing. My Susanna Skerk married Laird Howard Haines, her sister Christann married his father Henry Haines.

Re: Shirk sisters--Sophia, Sarah, Susananna, Christina

pammy314 — 2010-11-08 17:22:06Z

Very happy to hear from you. I have a family tree posted at My Heritage.com. Will give you permission to view. Need your e-mail address. My great-grandmother is Sophia Sherk Weiler (sister to Sarah Sherk Herner). I have been to the cemetery in Mt. Carroll, IL and have photos of Sarah's grave along with her daugher Nancy who happens to have married Adam Wiler (son of my great-grandfather Henry Weiler. So--son married daughter of Sarah Sherk and father married sister of Sarah Sherk. Adam Wiler's mother (Sarah Biehl) died in childbirth with 2nd child. Henry remarried to Sophia Sherk. I am in Stephenson County, IL where the Andrew Sherk family and Henry Weiler family lived. Have been researching now for about 10 years. Have lots! Pam Wiler Pecatonica, Illinois pamelakwiler@msn.com

Re: Susan Nestleroad Sherk/Shirk

rbrtschrd — 2010-11-08 04:23:05Z

Hello Pam

My name is Bob Schraeder the ggg grandson of Sarah Sherk Herner. My grandfather was Charles E. Schraeder the son of Sarah Jane Johnston Schroeder who was the daughter of Elizabeth Herner Johnston, daughter of George and Sarah Sherk Herner. I hope we can chat soon and compare notes. I would like to see what information you have concerning Sarah and her father Andrew Sherk. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Kindest regards,
BOB

Re: Matilda Shirk

pennyallennelson — 2010-10-23 17:26:25Z

Thanks for posting this. With the help of an Ilgen descendant, who found the same obituary last June, I posted it on my Ancestry.com family tree but had neglected to post it here. The "Mystery of John Ilgen Jr." is solved - and proved, thanks to this obituary!

Re: Matilda Shirk

pammy314 — 2010-10-23 16:36:38Z

obituary john joseph ilgen does not mention a son, John Ilgen.
John J. Ilgen Dead, Was Old Resident
Pioneer Resident of Community Passed Away Sunday Afternoon
For Twenty Years He Operated a Farm Near Dakota Village
Decedent Was a Resident of Stephenson County Since 1840 with Exception of Three Years
John J. Ilgen, an old resident of this county and city, died at the home of his sons, 112 Galena street, yesterday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock. Old age and general debility was the cause of his death. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the home at 2 o'clock. Interment will be at the city cemetery. Rev. W. Gardner Thrall will officiate.
The deceased was born March 19, 1824, in Center county, Penn. He came to Stephenson county in 1840, and settled at Cedarville. He was married to Miss Matilda Scherg at Dakota, May 2, 1848. She died February 9, 1849. The deceased married the second time, June 30, 1854, his wife's name being Miss Sarah Shafer, who died August 12, 1903. For twenty years he lived on a farm near Dakota. From there he moved to Iowa, but at the end of three years he moved back to Illinois and has made his home in Freeport ever since. After the death of his wife he made his home with his sons. He was an active member of the English Lutheran church, but of late years, owing to his inability to get out, he was not able to attend. He was a man who was respected by all who knew him.
Those left to survive him are three sons, Herbert, Daniel and Clayton, and a daughter, Dollie, all of this city; two brothers, Frank, of this city, and Louis, of Cedar Rapids, Ia.; four sisters, Mrs. Samuel Otto and Mrs. O. D. Weaver, of Dakota, Ill.; Mrs. Bollman, of Cedarville, and Mrs. Mary Kahly, of this city.
Daily Journal, The (Freeport, IL) 12 Nov 1906

Family links:
Children:
Mary Catherine Ilgen (1858 - 1899)*
Jerome Ilgen (1861 - 1883)*
Daniel Ilgen (1870 - 1929)*
Clayton William Ilgen (1875 - 1942)*
Sarah E. Ilgen Reigard (1877 - 1954)*

Spouse:
Sarah Shaffer Ilgen (1833 - 1903)

*Point here for explanation

Re: Steven M Sherk

CQUIBELLOBRIEN — 2010-10-06 22:57:01Z

Yes I'am her sister . Would you know Steven and if so could you tell me anything about him I'm working on my family tree and anything i get would be kept private.I think about him often as he was close to my son's age I lost my son in 1994 in a motorcycle accident and always wondered if Steven had a great life. I wanted to take him but the CAS would not let me have him.I did talk to his adoptive parents at one time and gave them some family info. As I said I still wonder about him.You can email me if you want at the email address at the bottom

from Carol Quibell O'Brien
cobrien77@cogeco.ca

Re: Steven M Sherk

secretcougar — 2010-10-06 18:19:21Z

You would be Wendy's sister right?

Re: Matilda Shirk

pammy314 — 2010-07-23 19:58:28Z

Have you seen the obituary of John Joseph Ilgen at Find A grave? States he married Matilda Schorg and gives her date of death. This is still a mystery! Pam

SHERK Orlando Lon 1864-1942

t42MountOlivet — 2010-03-24 22:51:05Z

SHERK Orlando Lon 1864-1942

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 212,975 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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

SHERK Sadie DAVIS 1860-1955

t42MountOlivet — 2010-03-24 22:50:52Z

SHERK Sadie DAVIS 1860-1955

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 212,975 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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

Re: Susanna Sherk-Nestleroad-Haines-??Ilgen-Landeau

pennyallennelson — 2009-12-09 16:51:00Z

Matilda was the name listed on the marriage certificate between her and John Ilgen. So far, that is the ONLY reference to her that has been found. Would love to find more! Thanks!

Re: Susanna Sherk-Nestleroad-Haines-??Ilgen-Landeau

pammy314 — 2009-12-09 16:38:20Z

Thank you for the info on Susanna Sherk. I have been visiting a lot of cemeteries here in Stephenson County. Will specifically search for Matilda Sherk Ilgen. I wonder if Matilda may be her middle name? Cannot find her born Sherk or Shirk 1828 anywhere. Will try to get to Cedarville, IL as that is where Ilgens are buried. Will keep working on this.

Re: Matilda Shirk

pennyallennelson — 2009-12-04 02:15:21Z

I don't believe there is any proof of Matilda's death date or place or even that she is the mother of John C. Ilgen. Her approximate death date is based upon the proof of her marriage on 2 May 1848 to John Joseph Emmanuel Ilgen (one of her descendants tracked down the marriage certificate) and the appearance of a young child (age 1) named Johbn Ilgen in the Andrew Shirk household in 1850 and the fact that the father (John Joseph Emmanuel) is now living back his parents and without a wife in the same census.

I would say that the evidence points in her direction and to no one else at this point as the mother of John C. Ilgen.

I would love to find proof of Matilda's death and her relationship (daughter?) to Andrew Sherk.

Re: Susanna Sherk-Nestleroad-Haines-??Ilgen-Landeau

pennyallennelson — 2009-12-04 02:02:57Z

You are correct. Susannah did NOT marry John Ilgen.

She was married 3 times... the two you mentioned) Frederick Nestlerode and Laird Howard Haines) and the 3rd to Frederick Landau - m. 18 Jun 1911 in Silver Bow, Montana. She is buried with her 3rd husband in the military cemetery in Sawtelle, California (in LA County). I have visited her grave there.

John Joseph Immanuel Ilgen died 11 Nov 1907 in Illinois. One of his descendants from his marriage to Matilda Shirk (and their son John C. Ilgen) has done a lot of work on this line and has helped provide me with records. We just have no death record for Matilda Shirk.

Sarah Shaffer Ilgen died 12 Aug 1903 in Stephenson County, Illinois.

Re: Matilda Shirk

pammy314 — 2009-12-03 20:09:46Z

Matilda Shirk birth abt 1828-1831 Canada
Death abt 1849 Lancaster Twp, Stephenson Co., IL.

Marriage John Joseph Emmanuel Ilgen May 2, 1848 Stephenson County, IL.

Any information regarding Matilda Shirk (Sherk) would be appreciated. Was she mother mother of John C. Ilgen born 1849 Lancaster Twp, Stephenson Co. IL.

Susanna Sherk-Nestleroad-Haines-??Ilgen-Landeau

pammy314 — 2009-11-30 19:20:07Z

Marriage #1 Frederick Nestleroad 1856 He died April 1, 1863 (Stephenson County, IL)

Marriage #2 Laird Howard Haines Feb 18 1864 (Stephenson County, Il) Moved to Butte, Silver Bow Co, Montana. He died in 1907.

John Joseph Ilgen b. 17 Mar 1821 (1825?)PA. Married Matilda Sherk May 2, 1848 (Stephenson County, IL). She died?? 1849.

Marriage #2 Sarah Shafer b 1833-1835 PA Married Stephenson County, IL May 2, 1848.

So, timewise, I do not see how Susanna Sherk could have married John Joseph Ilgen. Cannot find any record confirming this marriage--just what people have posted.

Cannot find death records on either John Ilgen, Matilda Sherk Ilgen, or Sarah Ilgen.

In summary, I do not think Susanna was married to John Ilgen.

Steven M Sherk

CQUIBELLOBRIEN — 2009-11-04 05:40:31Z

I'm looking for Steven Michael Sherk he was adopted and given this name when adopted do not know parents names but would like any info if you know him he was born Nov 28 1971.He was adopted in August 1972.

Re: SHERK

MailArt — 2009-08-04 19:47:53Z

My Mom was a Sherk from Meckling, SD. Clay co. (near Vermillion and Wakonda).

John Sherk 1776-1866
Jacob Sherk 1815-1900
Jacob Sherk 1859-1953 Married Martha Victoria Dye 1857-1946
Charles Merton Sherk 1884 (have to find date died) My grandfather.

My e-mail: Mail-Art@hotmail.com (please put something to do with 'Sherk ancestry' in subject box, so I don't delete it).

Emma SHERK: estate heir 1912

grizziesgirl — 2008-04-10 19:29:32Z

6 Oct 1912, Jacob K. ZIMMERMAN died at The Elms Hotel in Excelsior Springs, Mo., age about 70. He died leaving neither widow nor will but an estate worth more than a million dollars. It read like a serial in the Kansas City Star as people sent their family trees in hopes of proving they were a legitimate heir. In all, there were twenty-seven heirs, one of them was my gg grandfather, John Hancock MARTIN, a tailor in Kansas City and "nephew of the half-blood" to Mr. ZIMMERMAN. On the list of nieces of the whole-blood was Emma SHERK; no address was published.

Here is my family relationship to Jacob K. ZIMMERMAN: Jacob's mother was Hannah (Clark) MARTIN (1798-1875), widow of Thomas D. MARTIN; Hannah and Thomas MARTIN had one son who lived to adulthood: William Davison MARTIN (29 Jul 1820-2 Mar 1896) father of John Hancock MARTIN. Hannah was widowed in 1823 and was remarried to John ZIMMERMAN with Jacob K. born about 1841; Jacob had three sisters whose names I do not know. The MARTIN family, and allied lines, are to be found in Dauphin, and Lebanon Counties of Pennsylvania. A newspaper article places Jacob ZIMMERMAN's burial at "his old home in Hanover, Pa." Assuming the reference is to the town rather than several small townships, this would be York County.

Hope to contact a SHERK descendant to share notes about out common ancestors and perhaps a story or two about the inheritance. I have newspaper articles and family data I'd gladly copy.

Lloyd J. Sherk of Berks Co PA

olclarke — 2008-02-07 01:39:40Z

Need parents & siblings for Lloyd b abt 1910. He marr Edna Rebecca Reber 21 Dec 1931 in Berks Co. Edna was the dau of James H. Reber & Carolina S. Long. Also need children for Lloyd & Edna.
Ollie

Re: Esther Sherk

pratclif — 2006-12-20 22:33:34Z

I have since found out that this is the wrong line for me so I no longer have her in my database. Thanks.

Re: Esther Sherk

domician — 2006-12-20 21:40:21Z

I've got an Esther Sherk born Oct 8 around 1809 in Ontario -- sound correct?

Jonathan Sherk

bjsgd1875 — 2006-11-06 14:25:48Z

My g-g aunt Mary Ann Smyth married Jonathan Sherk
29 Dec 1868. they had three children that we know of-Laura, Jessie and Louisa. Mary was from Haldimand County, Ontario. It is thought that they moved at some point to the US.
Mary Ann's brother married Henry, married Mary Sherk, 18 Mar 1872. They were my g-grandparents.

If anyone has a connection, kindly contact me.

Mirenius Sherk

tedj1957 — 2006-08-24 20:46:16Z

My great grandfather was Mirenius Sherk. Does anyone know the origin of his first name? People have asked me and I have no idea but I was wondering if anyone had this information.

Thanks.

Annie Elizabeth Sherk

CaryAdams23 — 2006-08-21 01:30:08Z

Last year I entered on my database the following from the George Zavitz Family Tree:
Annie Elizabeth Sherk, b. 10/1888
d/o Jonas Sherk, b. 8/17/1850 and Ethelinda Booth.

Sherk etc.

CaryAdams23 — 2006-08-21 01:30:08Z

Thanks for some additional date about Elizabeth and her parents - it's all ready entered. Our connections through Sherk, Murdock, Troups and probably other families are obvious. My e-mail is cavalleyboy@earthlink.net.

Shirk/Sherk

CaryAdams23 — 2006-08-21 01:30:08Z

Have you checked-out the Schurch Family Association?

Re: Susan Nestleroad Sherk/Shirk

2006-01-14 02:40:32Z

The Nestleroad Family disinherited Frederick when he married Susanna. They wanted him to marry into a better family. This left them pennyless when he died. Her brother Jacob did adopt the baby and raised him as his. Young Frederick help this against his mother all his life aand never forgave her. He last husband was a veteran and they lived in California at the time of her death. I believe his last name was Ilgen or something like that.

She had a very hard life raising her remaining children then remarried my Great Grandfather Laird Howard Haines. Another bit of interest, her sister Christian married Laird's father Henry Haines. They also had several children together. Is question as to the father of their first child.

I have been unable to contact any family of Lucille Haines Richardson. One of them wrote quite a book on Henry Haines and the Haines family.

Jack Stewart is a good person to talk too. He has some interesting notes also.

You can e-mail direct at cndy616@aol.com

Candy

Re: Susan Nestleroad Sherk/Shirk

pamelakwiler — 2006-01-13 17:39:31Z

Hi cousin,

I think I have some info from you regarding Susan Sherk Nestleroad. there is a wolf/nestleroad marriage license posted by Shirley hopper (genology.com).

We are finding that probably Susan's brother, Jacob, adopted Susan's son Frederick Sherk Nestleroad born 11 Sept 1863. Jacob was a bachelor and I guess had money. Susan was forced to adopt out her son as her husband died and left her peniless with small children.

For some reason I am finding that Susan died in some vetern's home in California? not for sure on this.

Yes, I have the lineage on the sherks. My great-grandmother, Sophia Sherk Weiler is buried in Dakota Cemetery in Stephenson Co. Illinois. I have seen the tombstone and will be photographing when weather permits.

Would love to exchange more info. I am searching so hard for my great-grandparent's family. Weiler changed to Wiler by my grandfather Charles. We are all here in Stephenson, Carroll, Winnebago, and JoDaviess counties in northern Illinois (west of Rockford).

I have info on Susan's sister, Sarah Sherk Herner. I think my great-grandfather had a first wife (Sarah Biehl) and they had a son, Adam. Adam married Sarah Herner's daughter, Nancy. My great-grandfather, Henry, married Susan's sister, Sophia as his second wife. My grandfather, Charles Wiler is one of their sons.

Enough for now. Let's talk again soon!

Pam Wiler
Box 112
Pecatonica, Illinois 61063

pamelakwiler@msn.com

Re: Susan Nestleroad Sherk/Shirk

2006-01-03 00:05:53Z

I guess that makes us cousins of sorts. Glad to meet you. Susanna was an intersesting person I am told. I would love to hear about other members of her family also. Do you have the lineage already? I can help some if you don't
Candy

Re: Susan Nestleroad Sherk/Shirk

pamelakwiler — 2006-01-02 23:05:14Z

Susan Sherk married Frederick Nestleroad

Susan Sherk's sister, Sophia, is my great-grandmother
Sophia Weiler who is buried in Dakota, Illinois.

Re: Annie Elizabeth Sherk

dawnhicks60 — 2005-11-05 22:51:43Z

Hi Cary, Just found this board. There is probably no connection, but it's fun to try. My G-grandma was Mary Sherk b. Oct 7, 1849. Her parents were George Sherk and Elizabeth Hershey. George's parents were Jacob Sherk and Sarah Zavitz. I was interested that you mentioned the Zavitz family booklet.

Mary Sherk married Henry Smyth March 18, 1872.
One of Henry Smyth's siblings, Mary Ann, married Johnathan Sherk Dec. 29, 1868.

Sara R. Sherk in PA.

@@dgutshal@mail.win.org — 2005-10-27 19:38:43Z

Looking for info. on Sara R. Sherk, born - March 9, 1891.
Died April 1, 1978.
Married to Joseph Ralph Davis.

Re: Annie Sherk Piper

cdbeckerco — 2005-08-01 00:43:41Z

Hi, Alison,
I think I might be able to help you out on Annie. I've been searching for several years and this is the first I've run across your message board. Annie was my g-grandmother and Bert was my grandfather. Was told that Annie also had a daughter, Hazel. Email me back and we can exchange knowledge.
Anxiously waiting to hear from you,
Cathy

Esther Sherk

pratclif — 2005-06-07 23:40:39Z

Looking for information on Esther Sherk who married Christian Grabill about 1828 in Canada. She is buried in Blenheim, Oxford County, Canada. They were Mennonites.
http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/r/a/t/Patricia-Louise-R...

New E-mail addy.....

PatsyLethgo27 — 2005-03-15 01:10:53Z

plethgo@comcast.net

Sherk, Thirza

Martininvestigationsinc — 2005-02-21 21:19:03Z

Looking for info on Thirza H. Sherk. Born around 1893 and resided in Detroit, Michigan in the 1930 census. Her husband, Thomas, was from Canada.

Thanks.

Sherk/Sherrick Catherine & Mary

jbmcg — 2004-11-27 04:13:59Z

23 Feb 1864 Markham. John Garrod, 20 bn Canada res Markham, s/o Robert & Elizabeth, m Catherine Sherrick 22 bn Canada, res Markham, d/o John & Catherine, witn John Sherrick of Markham.
1866 John's bro George married Catherine's sister Mary, also Markham. Is there any confirmation that Catherine & Mary's mother was nee Catherine Musselman, d/o Peter?