I have lived and worked in Southern Illinois all my life.At present, I live in the Carterville,Il. area along with my wife and Jack Russel Terrior.I have two sons, a grandson,and Granddaughter whom I am very proud of.My family came from Germany to America in 1709, arriving in New York.then on to Southern Illinois in 1852.I am past president and founding member of the Johnson Co.Genealogical and Historical Society based out of Vienna,Il.our Society has published many books on the HIstory of Johnson Co,Il.and it's people.Including most of the census Records.

I have lived and worked in Southern Illinois all my life.At present, I live in the Carterville,Il. area along with my wife and Jack Russel Terrior.I have two sons, a grandson,and Granddaughter whom I am very proud of.My family came from Germany to America in 1709, arriving in New York.then on to Southern Illinois in 1852.I am past president and founding member of the Johnson Co.Genealogical and Historical Society based out of Vienna,Il.our Society has published many books on the HIstory of Johnson Co,Il.and it's people.Including most of the census Records.