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Re: Seeking information for John Kern of Summer Hill, Illinois
Hi Donna,
Since Summer Hill is in Pike County Illinois I am going to assume that this is the John G Kern that you are seeking. I found him on findagrave.com with a wonderful photo of him and his dog. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103629146/john-g_-kern
Also has family members listed.
Best Wishes in your search.
Alice Lane
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Re: Seeking information for John Kern of Summer Hill, Illinois
Hello Alice,
Unfortunately this is not the correct John Kern. The John Ken I am looking for last lived in Summer Hill, Illinois and died in 1918. There were 3 John Kern living around the same time. One is from Hardin, Il and the other from around Time. I have checked at the Pike County Clerks office, several genealogy sites such as Family Search, Anecestry, and Heritage. I have even checked the Illinois State sites that keep track of deaths. So far no luck. I know when born, married and what happened to his wife and children. But can't find a thing on him.
Thanks for you help.
Donna
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Re: Seeking information for John Kern of Summer Hill, Illinois
Hi Donna,
Would you like to share when he was born, married and names of wife and children, would make search easier.
Thanks
Alice Lane
Research Volunteer
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Re: Seeking information for John Kern of Summer Hill, Illinois
Rebecca Collier
Jun 12, 2020 10:49 PM
1 person found this helpfulDear Ms. Loyd,
Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!
Depending on when he was born or died determines where to look. We suggest that you review the Illinois State Archives Guidelines for Genealogical Research and the FamilySearch Research wiki for Illinois.
We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your family research!
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Re: Seeking information for John Kern of Summer Hill, Illinois
Hello, Alice,
John Kern was born on May 20. 1850 in Reubach, Wutternberg, Germany. His mother's name was Margaretha Barbara Kern. No father listed. He was around 30 years old when he moved to America. He married Sarah E. Shonhorst on 1-22-1883 in Martinsburg, IL. They had two children Carrie and Harry Kern. By the late 1800 or early 1900 John and Sarah divorced. Not sure of the year. I Know where Sarah, Carrie, and Harry are buried and when they died. But John remains a mystery. I have one picture of him. My grandmother had written he lived in Summerhill, IL and died in 1918. I have checked the county clerks office (Pike County), death records for the state of Illinois, the Pittsfield Library and still can't find out when exactly he died or where he's buried. I don't know where else to check for information. If you have any suggestions please let me know.
Thank you,
Donna
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Re: Seeking information for John Kern of Summer Hill, Illinois
1900 Census when he was on his own. Puts him in Illinois.That's all I could find.
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Re: Seeking information for John Kern of Summer Hill, Illinois
I found him in a couple of Census too. John Kern was my grandmother's grandfather. I don't think she had much contact with because of the divorce. Pike county is where I grew up too. The towns I have mentioned are all in Pike County. I've checked all the cemeteries within the county, there is no listing for him.
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Re: Seeking information for John Kern of Summer Hill, Illinois
Hi again Donna,
I hope this is the one.
Found a John Kern death information on familysearch.org with his mother's maiden name being Shank and his birth date May 20, 1845 not 1850. Looks like this John Kern married again and was widow at time of death in 1941. You can check it out at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2M6-7XS7
Take Care.
Alice Lane
Volunteer Researcher
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