died between 1870 and 1880
http://genealogytrails.com/ill/mchenry/county.htm
The History of McHenry County, Illinois
First County Settlers
The first settlers began arriving in this area in 1834, and could have been said to be stealing land from the Indians, as the treaty that gave the Indians control of the land was still in effect until 1836.
The first white settlers of the county were the Samuel Gillilan family, arriving September 18, 1834. They settled in the area that is now Camp Algonquin, between the towns of present day Algonquin and Cary. Samuel's brother John Gillilan followed in 1835. By 1835, the Virginia Settlement (Crystal Lake, Dorr Township), was populated with the likes of James Dufield, Christopher Walkup, John Walkup, Josiah Walkup, William Hartman, John Gibson, John McClure, and the Samuel Gillilan family.
cemetery notes Ridgefield Cemetery, McHenry Co ILL
Uriah Cottle came to the area in 1835, staked his claim, in return to Virginia to persuade a group of friends to join him in settling here. The group arrived in 1836 and Charles McClure and his son John made their home on this piece of land. And the burying ground was begun almost immediately, when the infant daughter of Cottle and granddaughter daughter of Charles McClure died in the fall of 1836. This little community was called the Virginia Settlement, officials in typical bureaucratic fashion decided that wasn't a suitable name and Ridgefield was chosen as a substitute. However, the cemetery continued to be known as the Virginia Settlement cemetery for many years before adopting the name of the nearby village.
Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church
http://www.rclpc.org/hx_text.html
The Early Years: 1839-1889
On February 6, 1839, seven founding members gathered at the home of Christopher Walkup. They named their congregation the Presbyterian Church of Virginia, McHenry County, Illinois, because the earliest settlers in the area were from Western Virginia. Around 1847 a 30'X36' church was built near Mr. Walkup's house.
http://history.rays-place.com/il/mch-dorr.htm
EARLY SETTLERS
The first white man to settle in Dorr Township was Uriah Cattle, who came here from Virginia in the fall of 1834, and made his claim, after which he returned to his old home. The following spring he came back to this region, accompanied by William Hartman, Charles and John McClure, and John Walkup, who composed what was known in the early days as the "Virginia Settlement." These pioneers showed such energy after their arrival on Monday morning, that by the end of the week they had their log shanties up and roofed, although there were no floors for a number of months. Mr. Cattle continued to reside in the township until his death, either late in the seventies, or early in the eighties. Charles McClure died in the township in 1844. These original settlers were later joined by Christopher Walkup, John L. Gibson, James Dufield, and William Hartman.
CEMETERIES
Ridgefield Cemetery, the oldest burial ground in the township, was laid out in 1835 by Charles McClure as a private cemetery, but later he permitted the interment of outsiders. It is divided by the eastern line of Dorr Township, arid the greater part of it lies in Nunda Township. Originally it comprised only two acres, but subsequently was increased to the present size.
Christopher Walkup House (father of John McClure's wife Margaret)
This house was built on land purchased by Christopher Walkup in 1835. It was actually built by his son, William in 1869 the same year that Christopher died, so it is also commonly referred to as the William Walkup house. The square Italianate styled-house was pictured in the 1872 Plat Book of McHenry county and has been restored to much of its original appearance.
McHENRY COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION LANDMARK
Location
Christopher Walkup House
2809 Country Club Road, Woodstock IL
1850 Center, McHenry, Illinois
Christopher Walkup M 63 Virginia
Sobrina Walkup F 69 Virginia
Wm P Walkup M 32 Virginia
Esther L Walkup F 23 Illinois
Lowell A Walkup M 0 Illinois
1850 Algonquin, McHenry, Illinois
John McClure 41 VA
Margarett McClure 36 VA (maiden name is Walkup)
Cyrus W McClure 17 VA
Martha S McClure 15 ILL
Mary E McClure 13 ILL
Hannah McClure 11 ILL
Talitha McClure 9 ILL
Charles McClure 7 ILL
1860 Dorr, McHenry, Illinois
John Mcclure 51 VA
Margaret Mcclure 47 VA
Hannah Mcclure 20 ILL
Seletha Mcclure 18 ILL
Chas Mcclure 16 ILL
indexed as Chester but is Christ Walkup 70 M VA
8 Jul 1865 Iola, Allen Co Ks
hh 255 H C Bostwick 36 PA
C E 3 female Ks
A M male 22 OH
hh 256
John Mcclure 56 West Virg
T C Mcclure 23 ILL female
C A Mcclure 21 ILL male
C Walkup 76 male West Virg
1870 Iola, Allen Co. Kansas
John Mcclure M 60 Virginia
Talitha Mcclure F 28 Illinois
Charles A Mcclure M 26 Illinois
Lizzie Dennis F 20 Indiana
William Barnett M 26 Indiana
History of Allen and Woodson Counties, Kansas, 1901
WILLIAM T. BARNETT
Mr. Barnett then entered the employ of John McClure, a well-known pioneer engaged with L. L. Northrup in the cattle business. He received twenty dollars per month and later he entered the service of Brooks & Arnold, who gave him twenty-eight dollars per month.
http://genealogytrails.com/ill/mchenry/county.htm
The History of McHenry County, Illinois
First County Settlers
The first settlers began arriving in this area in 1834, and could have been said to be stealing land from the Indians, as the treaty that gave the Indians control of the land was still in effect until 1836.
The first white settlers of the county were the Samuel Gillilan family, arriving September 18, 1834. They settled in the area that is now Camp Algonquin, between the towns of present day Algonquin and Cary. Samuel's brother John Gillilan followed in 1835. By 1835, the Virginia Settlement (Crystal Lake, Dorr Township), was populated with the likes of James Dufield, Christopher Walkup, John Walkup, Josiah Walkup, William Hartman, John Gibson, John McClure, and the Samuel Gillilan family.
cemetery notes Ridgefield Cemetery, McHenry Co ILL
Uriah Cottle came to the area in 1835, staked his claim, in return to Virginia to persuade a group of friends to join him in settling here. The group arrived in 1836 and Charles McClure and his son John made their home on this piece of land. And the burying ground was begun almost immediately, when the infant daughter of Cottle and granddaughter daughter of Charles McClure died in the fall of 1836. This little community was called the Virginia Settlement, officials in typical bureaucratic fashion decided that wasn't a suitable name and Ridgefield was chosen as a substitute. However, the cemetery continued to be known as the Virginia Settlement cemetery for many years before adopting the name of the nearby village.
Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church
http://www.rclpc.org/hx_text.html
The Early Years: 1839-1889
On February 6, 1839, seven founding members gathered at the home of Christopher Walkup. They named their congregation the Presbyterian Church of Virginia, McHenry County, Illinois, because the earliest settlers in the area were from Western Virginia. Around 1847 a 30'X36' church was built near Mr. Walkup's house.
http://history.rays-place.com/il/mch-dorr.htm
EARLY SETTLERS
The first white man to settle in Dorr Township was Uriah Cattle, who came here from Virginia in the fall of 1834, and made his claim, after which he returned to his old home. The following spring he came back to this region, accompanied by William Hartman, Charles and John McClure, and John Walkup, who composed what was known in the early days as the "Virginia Settlement." These pioneers showed such energy after their arrival on Monday morning, that by the end of the week they had their log shanties up and roofed, although there were no floors for a number of months. Mr. Cattle continued to reside in the township until his death, either late in the seventies, or early in the eighties. Charles McClure died in the township in 1844. These original settlers were later joined by Christopher Walkup, John L. Gibson, James Dufield, and William Hartman.
CEMETERIES
Ridgefield Cemetery, the oldest burial ground in the township, was laid out in 1835 by Charles McClure as a private cemetery, but later he permitted the interment of outsiders. It is divided by the eastern line of Dorr Township, arid the greater part of it lies in Nunda Township. Originally it comprised only two acres, but subsequently was increased to the present size.
Christopher Walkup House (father of John McClure's wife Margaret)
This house was built on land purchased by Christopher Walkup in 1835. It was actually built by his son, William in 1869 the same year that Christopher died, so it is also commonly referred to as the William Walkup house. The square Italianate styled-house was pictured in the 1872 Plat Book of McHenry county and has been restored to much of its original appearance.
McHENRY COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION LANDMARK
Location
Christopher Walkup House
2809 Country Club Road, Woodstock IL
1850 Center, McHenry, Illinois
Christopher Walkup M 63 Virginia
Sobrina Walkup F 69 Virginia
Wm P Walkup M 32 Virginia
Esther L Walkup F 23 Illinois
Lowell A Walkup M 0 Illinois
1850 Algonquin, McHenry, Illinois
John McClure 41 VA
Margarett McClure 36 VA (maiden name is Walkup)
Cyrus W McClure 17 VA
Martha S McClure 15 ILL
Mary E McClure 13 ILL
Hannah McClure 11 ILL
Talitha McClure 9 ILL
Charles McClure 7 ILL
1860 Dorr, McHenry, Illinois
John Mcclure 51 VA
Margaret Mcclure 47 VA
Hannah Mcclure 20 ILL
Seletha Mcclure 18 ILL
Chas Mcclure 16 ILL
indexed as Chester but is Christ Walkup 70 M VA
8 Jul 1865 Iola, Allen Co Ks
hh 255 H C Bostwick 36 PA
C E 3 female Ks
A M male 22 OH
hh 256
John Mcclure 56 West Virg
T C Mcclure 23 ILL female
C A Mcclure 21 ILL male
C Walkup 76 male West Virg
1870 Iola, Allen Co. Kansas
John Mcclure M 60 Virginia
Talitha Mcclure F 28 Illinois
Charles A Mcclure M 26 Illinois
Lizzie Dennis F 20 Indiana
William Barnett M 26 Indiana
History of Allen and Woodson Counties, Kansas, 1901
WILLIAM T. BARNETT
Mr. Barnett then entered the employ of John McClure, a well-known pioneer engaged with L. L. Northrup in the cattle business. He received twenty dollars per month and later he entered the service of Brooks & Arnold, who gave him twenty-eight dollars per month.
died between 1870 and 1880
http://genealogytrails.com/ill/mchenry/county.htm
The History of McHenry County, Illinois
First County Settlers
The first settlers began arriving in this area in 1834, and could have been said to be stealing land from the Indians, as the treaty that gave the Indians control of the land was still in effect until 1836.
The first white settlers of the county were the Samuel Gillilan family, arriving September 18, 1834. They settled in the area that is now Camp Algonquin, between the towns of present day Algonquin and Cary. Samuel's brother John Gillilan followed in 1835. By 1835, the Virginia Settlement (Crystal Lake, Dorr Township), was populated with the likes of James Dufield, Christopher Walkup, John Walkup, Josiah Walkup, William Hartman, John Gibson, John McClure, and the Samuel Gillilan family.
cemetery notes Ridgefield Cemetery, McHenry Co ILL
Uriah Cottle came to the area in 1835, staked his claim, in return to Virginia to persuade a group of friends to join him in settling here. The group arrived in 1836 and Charles McClure and his son John made their home on this piece of land. And the burying ground was begun almost immediately, when the infant daughter of Cottle and granddaughter daughter of Charles McClure died in the fall of 1836. This little community was called the Virginia Settlement, officials in typical bureaucratic fashion decided that wasn't a suitable name and Ridgefield was chosen as a substitute. However, the cemetery continued to be known as the Virginia Settlement cemetery for many years before adopting the name of the nearby village.
Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church
http://www.rclpc.org/hx_text.html
The Early Years: 1839-1889
On February 6, 1839, seven founding members gathered at the home of Christopher Walkup. They named their congregation the Presbyterian Church of Virginia, McHenry County, Illinois, because the earliest settlers in the area were from Western Virginia. Around 1847 a 30'X36' church was built near Mr. Walkup's house.
http://history.rays-place.com/il/mch-dorr.htm
EARLY SETTLERS
The first white man to settle in Dorr Township was Uriah Cattle, who came here from Virginia in the fall of 1834, and made his claim, after which he returned to his old home. The following spring he came back to this region, accompanied by William Hartman, Charles and John McClure, and John Walkup, who composed what was known in the early days as the "Virginia Settlement." These pioneers showed such energy after their arrival on Monday morning, that by the end of the week they had their log shanties up and roofed, although there were no floors for a number of months. Mr. Cattle continued to reside in the township until his death, either late in the seventies, or early in the eighties. Charles McClure died in the township in 1844. These original settlers were later joined by Christopher Walkup, John L. Gibson, James Dufield, and William Hartman.
CEMETERIES
Ridgefield Cemetery, the oldest burial ground in the township, was laid out in 1835 by Charles McClure as a private cemetery, but later he permitted the interment of outsiders. It is divided by the eastern line of Dorr Township, arid the greater part of it lies in Nunda Township. Originally it comprised only two acres, but subsequently was increased to the present size.
Christopher Walkup House (father of John McClure's wife Margaret)
This house was built on land purchased by Christopher Walkup in 1835. It was actually built by his son, William in 1869 the same year that Christopher died, so it is also commonly referred to as the William Walkup house. The square Italianate styled-house was pictured in the 1872 Plat Book of McHenry county and has been restored to much of its original appearance.
McHENRY COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION LANDMARK
Location
Christopher Walkup House
2809 Country Club Road, Woodstock IL
1850 Center, McHenry, Illinois
Christopher Walkup M 63 Virginia
Sobrina Walkup F 69 Virginia
Wm P Walkup M 32 Virginia
Esther L Walkup F 23 Illinois
Lowell A Walkup M 0 Illinois
1850 Algonquin, McHenry, Illinois
John McClure 41 VA
Margarett McClure 36 VA (maiden name is Walkup)
Cyrus W McClure 17 VA
Martha S McClure 15 ILL
Mary E McClure 13 ILL
Hannah McClure 11 ILL
Talitha McClure 9 ILL
Charles McClure 7 ILL
1860 Dorr, McHenry, Illinois
John Mcclure 51 VA
Margaret Mcclure 47 VA
Hannah Mcclure 20 ILL
Seletha Mcclure 18 ILL
Chas Mcclure 16 ILL
indexed as Chester but is Christ Walkup 70 M VA
8 Jul 1865 Iola, Allen Co Ks
hh 255 H C Bostwick 36 PA
C E 3 female Ks
A M male 22 OH
hh 256
John Mcclure 56 West Virg
T C Mcclure 23 ILL female
C A Mcclure 21 ILL male
C Walkup 76 male West Virg
1870 Iola, Allen Co. Kansas
John Mcclure M 60 Virginia
Talitha Mcclure F 28 Illinois
Charles A Mcclure M 26 Illinois
Lizzie Dennis F 20 Indiana
William Barnett M 26 Indiana
History of Allen and Woodson Counties, Kansas, 1901
WILLIAM T. BARNETT
Mr. Barnett then entered the employ of John McClure, a well-known pioneer engaged with L. L. Northrup in the cattle business. He received twenty dollars per month and later he entered the service of Brooks & Arnold, who gave him twenty-eight dollars per month.
http://genealogytrails.com/ill/mchenry/county.htm
The History of McHenry County, Illinois
First County Settlers
The first settlers began arriving in this area in 1834, and could have been said to be stealing land from the Indians, as the treaty that gave the Indians control of the land was still in effect until 1836.
The first white settlers of the county were the Samuel Gillilan family, arriving September 18, 1834. They settled in the area that is now Camp Algonquin, between the towns of present day Algonquin and Cary. Samuel's brother John Gillilan followed in 1835. By 1835, the Virginia Settlement (Crystal Lake, Dorr Township), was populated with the likes of James Dufield, Christopher Walkup, John Walkup, Josiah Walkup, William Hartman, John Gibson, John McClure, and the Samuel Gillilan family.
cemetery notes Ridgefield Cemetery, McHenry Co ILL
Uriah Cottle came to the area in 1835, staked his claim, in return to Virginia to persuade a group of friends to join him in settling here. The group arrived in 1836 and Charles McClure and his son John made their home on this piece of land. And the burying ground was begun almost immediately, when the infant daughter of Cottle and granddaughter daughter of Charles McClure died in the fall of 1836. This little community was called the Virginia Settlement, officials in typical bureaucratic fashion decided that wasn't a suitable name and Ridgefield was chosen as a substitute. However, the cemetery continued to be known as the Virginia Settlement cemetery for many years before adopting the name of the nearby village.
Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church
http://www.rclpc.org/hx_text.html
The Early Years: 1839-1889
On February 6, 1839, seven founding members gathered at the home of Christopher Walkup. They named their congregation the Presbyterian Church of Virginia, McHenry County, Illinois, because the earliest settlers in the area were from Western Virginia. Around 1847 a 30'X36' church was built near Mr. Walkup's house.
http://history.rays-place.com/il/mch-dorr.htm
EARLY SETTLERS
The first white man to settle in Dorr Township was Uriah Cattle, who came here from Virginia in the fall of 1834, and made his claim, after which he returned to his old home. The following spring he came back to this region, accompanied by William Hartman, Charles and John McClure, and John Walkup, who composed what was known in the early days as the "Virginia Settlement." These pioneers showed such energy after their arrival on Monday morning, that by the end of the week they had their log shanties up and roofed, although there were no floors for a number of months. Mr. Cattle continued to reside in the township until his death, either late in the seventies, or early in the eighties. Charles McClure died in the township in 1844. These original settlers were later joined by Christopher Walkup, John L. Gibson, James Dufield, and William Hartman.
CEMETERIES
Ridgefield Cemetery, the oldest burial ground in the township, was laid out in 1835 by Charles McClure as a private cemetery, but later he permitted the interment of outsiders. It is divided by the eastern line of Dorr Township, arid the greater part of it lies in Nunda Township. Originally it comprised only two acres, but subsequently was increased to the present size.
Christopher Walkup House (father of John McClure's wife Margaret)
This house was built on land purchased by Christopher Walkup in 1835. It was actually built by his son, William in 1869 the same year that Christopher died, so it is also commonly referred to as the William Walkup house. The square Italianate styled-house was pictured in the 1872 Plat Book of McHenry county and has been restored to much of its original appearance.
McHENRY COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION LANDMARK
Location
Christopher Walkup House
2809 Country Club Road, Woodstock IL
1850 Center, McHenry, Illinois
Christopher Walkup M 63 Virginia
Sobrina Walkup F 69 Virginia
Wm P Walkup M 32 Virginia
Esther L Walkup F 23 Illinois
Lowell A Walkup M 0 Illinois
1850 Algonquin, McHenry, Illinois
John McClure 41 VA
Margarett McClure 36 VA (maiden name is Walkup)
Cyrus W McClure 17 VA
Martha S McClure 15 ILL
Mary E McClure 13 ILL
Hannah McClure 11 ILL
Talitha McClure 9 ILL
Charles McClure 7 ILL
1860 Dorr, McHenry, Illinois
John Mcclure 51 VA
Margaret Mcclure 47 VA
Hannah Mcclure 20 ILL
Seletha Mcclure 18 ILL
Chas Mcclure 16 ILL
indexed as Chester but is Christ Walkup 70 M VA
8 Jul 1865 Iola, Allen Co Ks
hh 255 H C Bostwick 36 PA
C E 3 female Ks
A M male 22 OH
hh 256
John Mcclure 56 West Virg
T C Mcclure 23 ILL female
C A Mcclure 21 ILL male
C Walkup 76 male West Virg
1870 Iola, Allen Co. Kansas
John Mcclure M 60 Virginia
Talitha Mcclure F 28 Illinois
Charles A Mcclure M 26 Illinois
Lizzie Dennis F 20 Indiana
William Barnett M 26 Indiana
History of Allen and Woodson Counties, Kansas, 1901
WILLIAM T. BARNETT
Mr. Barnett then entered the employ of John McClure, a well-known pioneer engaged with L. L. Northrup in the cattle business. He received twenty dollars per month and later he entered the service of Brooks & Arnold, who gave him twenty-eight dollars per month.
Family Members
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