ROCK ISLAND COUNTY UPDATES
I will be posting new updates here on the 15th and 30th of every month..
Feb. 5, 2008
I've posted a codicil for your will concerning what you want done with all of your genealogy research and materials. A very wise move on your part so that all your work and time won't be lost!! Go ahead and print it out and sign it!
Gertrude Rhodes has submitted a few pictures of Cordova. Thanks so much Gertrude! She has also submitted some pictures of PortByron.
A picture of Moline School Class of 1910 submitted by Tara Michaels. My heartfelt thanks to you, Tara!
Karen Reynolds has submitted her Hartzell burial of John Melin. He won't be forgotten, Karen!
Feb. 22, 2008
E & F of the 1886 County Directory now online.
Pictures of round the county added. Thanks Wendy!
Andy Jones has submitted an interesting history of Joseph Dunlap of Edgington. Thanks so much Andy!
March 3, 2008
Diana Alm has submitted an article about Searstown.Also links to helping preserve your Rock Island historic neighborhood
LeClaire's Prairie Cemetery burials
April 3, 2008
G & H of the 1886 County Directory
LeClaire's Fairview Cemetery burials
I've dowloaded the book Tracing your Swedish Ancestors for those of you who need help with your Swedish connection.
Many new biographies added (in PDF file)