1833 SCHULER family arrives in Baltimore, Maryland

Seven members of the SCHULER family emigrate from Endingen to Baltimore, Maryland in June 1833. My second great grandfather John SCHULER (1815-1875) arrived with his parents and four siblings between July and September of 1833.

According to David, at least two Endingens exist. The SCHULER family is from Endingen, Oberamt Balingen, Württenberg. It is in the district known as Zollernalbkreis.

Unit thirty-five of the Endingen Emigrants to America by David J. Sautter was prepared 23 April 2012. The complete writings by David are available on FamilySearch.org. The complete title of unit thirty- five is Johann Georg Schuler and his wife, Agnes Zimmermann, left Endigen in 1833 with their five children,Johannes, Andreas, Anna Barbara, Anna Elisabetha and Johann Georg and settled in Ohio. As of this writing, the chapter is only available for downloading at the Family History Center. The volunteers will print or download to your travel drive. Earlier chapters of this book are available for reading online at home. Thank you David for all your diligent work and for sharing your research.

 The index found on Family Search.org.

"United States Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports, 1820-1874," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KDRC-44C : accessed 4 June 2015), G Schuler, 1833; citing Immigration, NARA microfilm publication M334 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 418,317.

Affiliate Publication Title: Supplemental Index to Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ports (Excluding New York), 1820-1874 , Affiliate Publication Number: M334 , Affiliate Film Number: 157 , GS Film number: 418317 , Digital Folder Number: 004883841 , Image Number: 00097

This digital image is on Ancestry.con. Notice SCHULER and ZIMMERMAN. Could this be Mrs. SCHULER's brother? Also, ZIMMERMAN on previous page.

Source Citation

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, DC; Records of the US Customs Service, RG36; Series: M596; Roll: 2

Source Information

Ancestry.com. Baltimore, Passenger Lists, 1820-1964 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.

Original data: Selected Passenger and Crew Lists and Manifests. National Archives, Washington, D.C.

McCudden, Pemberton, and Schuler from Will County, Illinois served in the Civil War

Franklin McCudden (1840-66), James Pemberton (1837-1914) and Charles Shuler (1845-1904) from Will County, Illinois enlisted in Company I, 9^th Illinois Cavalry on the 23^rd of February 1865. They enlisted in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. All three were mustered out on 31^st day of October 1865 in Selma, Alabama. A National Genealogical Society (NGS)research trip to Washington DC provided me with documentation of their service.

After reading their Compiled Military Service Records, Carded Medical Records and Pension Applications, many more questions than answers surface. McCudden and Pemberton are farmers while Shuler is a boatman. Pemberton applied for a pension stating a mule rolled on him. At this time, there is no record in his medical file regarding the accident. Further research into unit records may reveal more clues.

The only military marker for Civil War service is on the grave on Charles Shuler in the Lockport City Cemetery. Franklin McCudden is buried in the Lockport City Cemetery. James Pemberton is buried in the Brooks Cemetery in Homer Glen. The gravestone photographs are from www.findagrave.com. 

What is the connection between these three men? Charles Schuler is the brother-in-law to Franklin McCudden. After Frank died, his wife Elizabeth married George Pemberton. What is George’s relationship to James? Future research, I mentioned that records offer more questions than answers.

For articles on Washington DC research or Civil War research, please read:

Civil War research of Union textual records

Genealogy: Researching textual records at the NationalArchives Washington DC

Genealogy: Union Civil War Pension Records offer familyhistory gems

How to use Union Civil War documents with your familyhistory

Contact me with your family history challenges, SelmaBlackmon

Census: Research family relationships, part 4

1868 marriage application. Illinois, Will, Lockport. John Shuler and Lena Baumgarten

This series of articles demonstrates how to research family relationships from the digital U.S. population schedule census records. The further back the researcher traces the family, the more difficult it is to verify information. The 1870, 1860, and 1850 U.S. population schedule censuses are the first to offer individual household member’s names, ages, occupations, and birthplaces. These census years may provide relationship clues only. The relationship to the head of the house is NOT given!

All of the research techniques from part 1 of this series have been used in this last research project. Using the Schuler family as an example, the family historian would print out the index sheets and digital census sheets from 1870 back to 1850. The index search on Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org is restricted to the location of Lockport, Illinois and the surname Sch??ler or Sh??ler. In this project, location is more important than exact name spelling.
The 1870 index results:

• John Schoeler, 28, Quarry hand, lives in a boarding house, born Prussia
• Caroline Schoeler, 19, servant, lives with a private family, born Illinois

Enumerated together:

• Ann Schoeler, 47, keeping house, born Switzerland
• Jacob Burly, 55, ship carpenter, born New York
• Charles Schoeler, 22, canal teamster, born Illinois

Enumerated above Ann Schoeler:

• John Schaler [Schoeler], 28, canal captain, born Illinois
• Magdalena Schaler, 27, keeping house, born Oldenburg
• Henrietta Baumgartner, 58, born Oldenburg
• Maria Baumgartner, 19, born Oldenburg
• Julius Baumgartner, 17, born Oldenburg

1860 index results:

• Eliza Shuler, 17, servant, lives with a private family, born Illinois

Enumerated together:

• Ann Shuler, 41, keeping house, born Switzerland
• John Shuler, 18, born Illinois
• Elizabeth Shuler, 16, born Illinois
• Charles Shuler, 14, born Illinois
• Mary Shuler, 12, born Illinois
• Caroline Shuler, 10, born Illinois
• Agnes Shuler, 7, born Illinois
• Stephen Shuler, 1, born Illinois

1850 index results:
Enumerated together:

• John Shuler, 35, laborer, born Germany
• Eufen Shuler, 31, born Germany
• John Shuler, 8, born Illinois
• Eliza Shuler, 7, born Illinois
• Charles Shuler, 4, born Illinois
• Mary A. Shuler, 2, born Illinois

The project will include comparing the Schuler name and all variations in Lockport, Illinois between the years of 1870 back to 1850 at the same time while looking for any similarities such as birth year, place, or occupation.
According to the census records of 1880, 1900, and 1910, John was born between 1839 and 1842. Starting with the 1870 records, separate John Schoeler the quarry worker born in Prussia from John Shaler the canal captain born in Illinois. The 1880, 1900, and 1910 census records list his occupation as teamster born in Illinois; not an exact match. The marriage license between John Shuler and Lena Baumgartner dated 1868 provides the link for John Shaler and Magdalena Shaler in 1870.
In 1860 and 1850, one abode carries the name Shuler. Four given names are carried from 1850 to 1860. Remember, the census records do NOT offer relationships, only clues. According to family research of other documents such as marriage license, baptismal records, newspaper clippings, and land records, the Schuler family in Lockport, Illinois is:

• John Schuler, born about 1815, native language German
• Anna, wife, born about 1819, native language German
• John, son, born about 1840 in Illinois
• Elizabeth, daughter, born about 1842 in Illinois
• Charles Henry, son, born about 1845 in Illinois
• Mary Ann, daughter, born about 1848 in Illinois
• Caroline, daughter, born about 1850 in Illinois
• Agnes, daughter, born about 1852 in Illinois

Without marriage certificates, written family documents, and oral tradition, the family relationships would NOT have been identified from the 1870, 1860, or 1850 census.
Other questions:

• Who in 1870 is John Schoeler, quarry worker?
• Is Caroline in 1860 and 1870 the same person?
• Who is the Eliza in 1860?
• Who is Stephen in 1860?

Census records offer hints or clues not absolute facts.
For comments and questions, please contact Selma Blackmon.

Census: Research family relationships, part 3

This series of articles demonstrates how to research family relationships from digital census records. The further back the researcher traces the family, the more difficult it is to verify information. The records for several census years may be necessary to answer basic family questions. Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org offer census indexes.

Research technique: work backwards. The 1910 U.S. population schedule census rephrased the question from age at first marriage to number of years married. Married women were asked the number of children born and how many now living. For the 1900 census, the enumerators asked the birth month and year of each family member as well as the number of children born and living. The 1880 census is the first time the enumerator inquires into the relationship to the head of the house.

Research technique: use collaborating documents. Continuing with the Schuler ancestors, William and Nettie have not been found in the 1910 census. Family documents verify their marriage in Dec 1908. Family legends include his occupation as a boat captain with placement on the Illinois and Michigan Canal in Illinois.

1910 U.S. Census. Illinois, Will, Lockport. John Schuler family

Research technique: Do not read into the record what is not there. In 1910, the only Schuler in Lockport, Illinois is John Schuler. Is there a relationship? The 1900 U.S. population schedule census does enumerate William J. as the son of John Schuler. William’s occupation is boatman. This links William J. to his father, John.

1900 U.S. Census. Illiinois, Will, Lockport, John Schuler family

In the 1880 census, the enumerator inquires as to the relationship of each member to the head of the house. Research technique: connect to the right family. Two families are enumerated; one family is Anna Shuler; the other family is John Schuler. This census identifies John Schuler’s children. Research technique: abstract the information thoroughly and correctly. The abstracted information will reveal family name changes, births or deaths in the family. 

1880 U.S, Census. Illinois, Will, Lockport. John Schuler family

Research technique: do not read into the record what is not there. Wait for future research to connect the families of Anna and John.

Example, the second generation of the Schuler family is John and Lena Schuler, the author’s maternal great-grandparents. The 1910, 1900, and 1880 U.S. population censuses provide family information as follows:

• John Schuler is the head of the family.
• Laney, Lena, or Linna M. is his wife.
• The birth order and names of his five children are:
• William, William J., or Willie born Aug 1871
• Clara born about 1873
• Edward born Sept 1876
• Harriett M. or Juliana born Feb 1878
• Nellie born Sept 1891

Note the daughter’s name difference between Juliana in 1880 and Harriett in 1900. The birth dates indicate this is the same person. The daughter’s mother speaks German. Could a misunderstanding of the question account for the name difference?

Future research:

• As Clara was not enumerated on the 1900 census, look for death information between 1880 and 1900.
• As Harriet M. was not enumerated on the 1910 census, look for death information between 1900 and 1910.
• Anna Schuler is a widow in 1880. Who was her husband?

1880 U.S. Census. Illinois, Will, Lockport. Ann Shuler family

Census records offer hints or clues not absolute facts.

For comments and questions, please contact Selma Blackmon.

How to use Ancestry.com and their ‘suggested records’

Have you noticed the “suggested records” on the right side of the screen on Ancestry.com? Do you know how to use them? These suggestions can lead to new and fascinating discoveries or lead down the blind rabbit hole.  My example is the Schuler family of Lockport, Will County, Illinois. While researching for Genealogy: How to research family relationships from census records,part 4, the 1860 U.S. population schedule census index lists an Eliza  Shuler and Elizabeth Shuler. As a family historian, I want to place Eliza and Elizabeth in their correct family.

Next to the 1860 census index page for Eliza Shuler, the “suggested records” refer to the John Shuler family of Lockport, Illinois in 1850. Another suggestion refers to Elizabeth in the John Shuler family of Ottawa, Illinois in 1850. Can the family historian assume the suggestions are correct? Always search for more verification and documentation. These suggestions may be correct; these suggestions may be mixed up, these suggestions may be completely wrong.

Matching the 1860 and 1850 census indexes, reveals that the 1860 Eliza is the 1850 Elizabeth. Others in the same home in both censuses include John, Charles, and Mary. Family records identify Eufen in 1850 as Ann in 1860. The Schuler family has resided in Lockport, Illinois since 1840.

Who is Eliza Shuler, 17, servant to Stephen Douse? Could Elizabeth enumerated in the John Shuler home and Eliza the servant enumerated with Stephen Douse be the same person?  Is she working? What became of her after 1860? More research is needed to answer these questions.

Who is Stephen Shuler in the 1860 U.S. census?

In the 1860 U.S. population schedule census, Stephen Shuler is enumerated with Ann Shuler. Who is Stephen Shuler? The census is for Lockport, Will County, Illinois. Stephen would have been born about 1859. During past interviews with family members, no one remembers an infant named Stephen.

The 1850, 1860, and 1870 U.S. censuses are relationship clues only. They do NOT state the relationship to the head of the house as found in future censuses. From the census page it is impossible to state that the seven names below Ann Shuler are her children. Other documents offer relationship information that John, Elizabeth, Charles, Mary, Caroline, and Agnes are her descendents. But, who is Stephen?

Several possibilities:

• ·         Stephen died as an infant. Infant graves have been found, but none are unaccounted.
• ·         In 1870, Stephen Kirchner lived in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The Kirchner surname pops up while researching collateral kin. Could this be a relative visiting the home?
• ·         Eunice Gooding, 43, was enumerated next to Ann Shuler, 41, they be neighbors and friends? The Schuler property on Madison Street, Lockport, was originally owned by Gooding. This researcher has linked a Stephen Gooding to the Lockport family. Could this be the neighbor child playing next door at the Shuler home?
• ·         Remember, Ann’s native language is German. She may not have understood the enumerator’s question.

The answer to this question is very elusive. But as a researcher, I must NOT jump to conclusions and say that Stephen is the son of Ann.

Sunday's Obituary - Shuler, J. N. (1831-1902)

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Streator Daily Free Press. Streator, Illinois

VOL. XXII – NO. 6700 Saturday, October 11, 1902 pg 1

IN OTTAWA 66 YEARS

Ottawa’s Oldest Citizen Arrived on October 10, 1836.

  Many of the older citizens of Ottawa have been here for a long term of years, but none so long as our fellow townsman, Mr. J.N. Shuler. Sixty-six years ago today he came to Ottawa with his father’s family from near Harrisburg, Pa. They came by boat down the Ohio and up the Mississippi and Illinois rivers to LaSalle. From there the journey was by wagon to Ottawa. Says the Rep. Times.

  At the time of the arrival of Mr. Shuler the inhabitants of Ottawa were not very numerous. The houses on this side of the Illinois numbered only about a dozen and on the south side perhaps double that number. The business was all conducted on the south side, and at the time $18 was the price of a barrel of flour. On this side of the river the old barracks and log jail were situated at the site of the Fox River Hotel; the Mansion House – for years the leading hotel – was just being completed, and Mr. Shuler and his folks stopped there until the completion of their own home. The inhabitants all told numbered not more than 100.

  Even though many people feel that Ottawa has not developed nearly fast enough, there certainly have been many changes and much advancement during the period of Mr. Shuler’s citizenship.

Will County Historical Society textual records: Canal Commission letters

Historical records offer genealogical information. While researching the Illinois and Michigan Canal Commission records at the Will County Historical Society, family information will be discovered among the Commission Letters Collection dated 1885-1918.

The Will County Historical Society is located at 803 S. State St, Lockport, IL 60441, call 815-838-5080, or online at www.willcountyhistoricalsociety.org. For more information, contact Sandy Vasko, President WCHS, at info@willcountyhistory.org.

Examples include:

9 May 1885, petition for reimbursement, John Shuler lost three mules when ground gave way, also signed by Joseph Strobel, George and Emanuel Thomas

28 September 1900, expense account from Will Shuler, for steamer and board, Harvey Chamberlain also mentioned, keep checks will pick up at home

16 February 1907, keeper of locks 3 & 4, Albert Schultz, resigns with plans to farm in Iowa

1912-1914 Ed Schuler work permit

also on the permit, O'Leary, Doran, Walsh, Effting, Hyland, Coreeran, Murray, Coady, Miller, Carroll, O'Brian, Cousland, Mondtomery, Blicic, Colgan, Kelly, Mulvihill, Voris, Tibbetts, Schultz, McDonald, Herbert, Bardsley, Meagher, Bealse, and Tasharski

The addresses include Ottawa, Lockport, Chicago, Peoria, Channahon, Lemont, and Banner, IL.

Many more historical and genealogical documents are waiting for someone to find them, scan them, and share them.

Sunday's Obituary - Charles Henry Schuler or Shuler (1845-1904)

Joliet Daily Republican, Joliet, Illinois, Saturday, December 24, 1904

Lockport.

Lockport, Dec. 24

Died, last evening at 10:40 o'clock, Charles Schuler, one of Lockport's old residents. For over a year Mr. Schuler was a sufferer from dropsy. Funeral Monday afternoon at 2:30 from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Pemberton. The latter is a brother of the deceased.

Shuler, Charles Henry (1845-1904)

Lockport Phoenix-Advertiser, Vol. 29. Thursday December 29, 1904, Mo. 52, page 1

Death of Charles H. Shuler.

  Charles Henry Shuler died last Friday, Dec. 23, 1904, at the residence of his sister, Mrs. George Pemberton, on Ninth street, Lockport, Ill., aged 59 years, 3 months, 7 days. Death resulted from dropsy, after a long period of suffering.

  Mr. Schuler was born Sep. 16, 1845, within a block of the place where his life ended. He was a veteran of the civil war, serving in Co. I, 19^th [9] Ill. Cavalry under Captain H.M. Jenner. Following the war he became a boatman on the I. & M. canal and followed the fortunes of life on the old waterway until his final illness prevented further activity.

  The decedent was never married. He leaves one brother, John Shuler, and four sisters, Mrs. Eliza Pemberton, Mrs. Mary Keeler, Mrs. Agnes Donaldson and Mrs. Carrie Hill, all of Lockport, except the latter, who resides at Pontiac.

  Funeral services were held at the Pemberton residence Sunday, conducted by Rev. R.H. Dolliver, of the M.E. church and interment was in Lockport cemetery.

Sunday’s obituary – Mrs. William Kampe, [Selma Elsner] (1887-1928)

Joliet Evening Herald-News, Monday, February 13 1928

pg 2

Mrs. William Kampe Dies in Frankfort

  Mrs. William Kampe, 42 years old, a life long resident of Frankfort, died at her home in Frankfort at 4 o'clock this morning following in illness of one week.

  Mrs. Kampe is survived by her husband; a son, Henry Kampe; and one daughter, Miss Wilma Kampe.

  Funeral services will be held from the home at 1:30 o'clock to St. Peter's Evangelical church and burial will be in Pleasant Hill cemetery.

Announcements - Death

pg 14

KAMPE - Mrs. Wm. Kampe, nee Elsner died in her home in Frankfort, at 4 a.m. February 13, aged 42 years. She is survived by her husband, one son, Henry, one daughter, Wilma. Funeral will be at her home Wednesday afternoon at 1:30, to St. Peter's Evangelical church. Burial in Pleasant Hill cemetery.

William & Selma Elsner Kampe

Sunday’s obituary – Edward Schuler (1876-1940)

Joliet Sunday Herald-News, May 12, 1940

pg 22

Edward SCHULER 67, Life Resident of Lockport, Dies

  Edward SCHULER, 67 lifetime resident of Lockport, died late yesterday at St. Joseph's hospital. He had been ill only a short time prior to his death.

  He is survived by a brother, William, and a sister, Mrs. William THIEBEN, both of Lockport. The body is at the Goodale Funeral home in Lockport and funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Joliet Evening Herald-News, Monday May 13, 1940

pg 14

Announcements - Death

SCHULER - Funeral services for Edward SCHULER, 63 years old, will be held from Goodale Funeral home, Lockport, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Royal J. SYNWOLT, pastor of First Methodist church will officiate. Burial will be in the Lockport cemetery.

How to name search the federal census using the 1850 census for John SHULER/SCHULER

All surnames have different variations; even common names such as Smith can be Smyth. Ancestry.com offers the researcher the choice of exact, soundex or phonic. Google, Family Search and other websites offer the researcher the choice of Boolean characters.

 The 1850 census is the first census to list everyone in the dwelling. This census does not state the relationship to the head of the house, but information is given as to ages, occupations and birth place.

The 1850 Census contains information linked to my maternal 2^nd great-grandparents in Lockport, Illinois. They purchased property from the Illinois and Michigan Canal Commission. A quick index search on Ancestryinstution.com shows that John SHULER is enumerated on microfilm Series M432, roll 133, dwelling number 120, family number 120.

The enumerator wrote that John SHULER, is a 36-year old laborer. He was born in Germany. His property is valued at $50. Listed in the family dwelling are: Eufen, age 31, female, born in Germany. John, age 8, male, born in Illinois, Eliza, age 7, female, born in Illinois. Charles, age 4, male, born in Illinois. Mary A. age 2, female, born in Illinois. My direct line is from John, age 8. 

With this information, the researcher has more questions. What was the reason John choose Lockport, Illinois? Are other relatives in the area? If so, who? A census search was made which included a page-by-page search of the immediate area in Lockport and a wider county index search with spelling variations. The name SHULER is the only match. There are no surnames SCHULER, SHOOLER, SHOOLAR, SCHOELER, SHOELAR, SHULAR, SCHULAR, SCHOOLAR, SHOOLAR, or SCHOOLAR.

The three other SHULERs in the 1850 census all live in one dwelling in Joliet probably less than 10 miles away. Francis Pauling, age 31, male, occupation (unable to decipher), born in New York, is the head of the household. Mary Shuler, age 21, female, born New York; Catherine Shuler, age 21, female, born New York; and Wm. Shuler age 26, male, occupation clerk, born New York are in the household. Also in this same household are Wm. A. Pauling, age 1, male, born New York; Martha Garret, age 13, female, born Mich. attending school; Albert Amsden, age 26, male, occupation wool carder, born New York; Sarah Amsden, age 21, female, born New York; and Oscar Amsden, age 1, male, born Mich.

This research project did not have a happy ending. At this time, I have not found Mary, Catherine or William Shuler in future censuses. At this time, I see no connection between the SHULER’s born in New York and John SCHULER born in Germany. This has been driving me crazy for years. WHY DID JOHN SHULER CHOOSE LOCKPORT, ILLINOIS? WHERE DID HE COME FROM?