Effie’s Half Brother: Earl Rhining
Edward "Earl" Rhining was Effie Henry's half brother. He was born on February 16, 1887, in Beardstown IL, child of Lewis Rhining…
Effie’s Aunt Luella Estella Cowan Beach
Birth: Aug. 28, 1854, Monmouth IL.Death: May 20, 1934, Taylor County IA. Luella Estella (Cowan) Beach was Effie's mother Emma Eugenia (Cowan)…
Effie Henry Descended from Revolutionary War Soldier
I heard rumors of this via Aunt Bertie (Alberta Coan) but have never seen anything concrete until now. I recently found this…
Albert Henry, Where Are You?
Click here for a more recent post on this subject. Albert Henry's childhood is shrouded in mystery. He was born 10 May 1885…
Effie Henry’s Mother’s Family
Effie Josephine Rhining was born October 16, 1893 in Beardstown IL, to Emma Eugenia Cowan and Lewis Rhining. We don't know much…
Letters Home, from Hazel (1929)
Wheaton, IL. Sept. 19, '29 Dear Folks, I suppose you got my letter to-day, but I just couldn't wait until you answered.…
Letters Home, from Hazel (1929)
Hazel was a Freshman at Wheaton College in 1929, and wrote letters home to Hammond, frequently. I have about six or seven…
William Cowan and Nancy Parish Marriage Record
"I hereby certify that on the 13th Oct. 1840 I joined in marriage William Cowan and Nancy C. J. Parish with being…
Albert & Effie Henry Marriage Certificate
Albert & Effie Henry Marriage Certificate Scanned and submitted by Bonnie Beauchamp
Emma Eugenia Cowan Rhining Obituary
This lovely obituary was submitted by Bonnie Beauchamp, daughter of Mildred Bearden. She had this to say about her grandmother Effie Henry:…
Emma Eugenia Cowan Rhining death notice
Rhining death Submitted by Bonnie Beauchamp. Featured photo: Mrs. Snodgrass, Mother Rhining, Julia Thomas. At Aunt Julie's, 8th St. Sept 1923. Link…