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Starting about January 2001 I decided to search out my Father's family names, the Kays and Rouses. I was born and raised in the Ogle County area, specifically Mt. Morris, IL. Many of my Rouse's have lived in that area, as well as the Ungers, Stimax's and Foukes. The Kays families started in New Jersey, and ended up in Iowa. I did find that the Kays had been researched previously, but did learn of new cousins and distant relatives. Mel Kays and Von Kays (two second cousings) gave me a lot of information on John Kays, my fifth great grandfather who was born in Scotland, but of English descent. I started then on my grandfather, James W Rouse's family. Grandpa James lived in Mt. Morris,IL in his later years. I found ancestors all the way back to early 1700's, starting with Johann Rausch, of the Germanna Colony in VA, who came from Germany approximately 1717. And with the help of a kind man from Kansas, whose name is Dan L., found Grandpa Rouse's Mother and Father. It all started with a 1900 census record from Kansas! Recently, I have received information on Grandpa's Mother, Rosemary E Armstrong, and her family. I have recently found more ancestors on the Rouse family side, these are the Roney family. Thanks to my "cousin" Helen Gant Donald from GA, who also tuned me into Rosemary's family, and Jack and Ginny from New York. And from there now, I have gone back to John and Mary Rouse, originally from Germany, late 1600's, who settled in Virginia in early 1700's. With help of my cousin Gary Zumdahl,and Darren Fouke and other members of the Unger and Fouke family, I have gotten information on my Mother's side of the family. Still seeking information on the Holmes Family, my Grandpa Stimax's biological parents. They were living in the Winnebago County area of IL. I do have a picture of his biological mother, Mary Packard Holmes. This is information I will be giving to my children, in the form of a Family book, Christmas 2001. UPDATE: Jan 2002....The book for my children and sister was completed ahead of time, and what fun I had! I shall continue on as long as I am able, hoping that one of my children or descendants will take over when I am gone. NEW UPDATE: August 2002, we have moved to the Wheeling WV area, love it here, and it is close in to all family research. Update September 9, 2005: Since living in the WV area, I have found much more family information. My work continues on and on!
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- Great Grandma Rosemary Rouse and Family members (276 KB)
These pictures were taken when Great Grandma Mary E visited in Tennesee around 1930-1935 with her daughter Bertha (Bertha is right in the dark dress, Mary is darklike dress on the left) and single picture is Great Grandma Mary (Rosemary) E Armstrong Rouse
- My dad Eugene Walter Rouse (112 KB)
This is a picture of my dad when he was in the Navy. I was only about 6 years old when he left. He served in the South Pacific, World War II.
- This is my Mother Frances Josephine Stimax Rouse (173 KB)
A great picture of my mom, wish she could see this now!
- The Ulysses Grant Unger Family (182 KB)
This photo is of my great grandfather and great grandmother Unger. They had a total of 12 children. My grandmother Edith Stimax is on the left back side.
- Grandpa James Walter Rouse and Grandma Mildred (145 KB)
This is my Dad's dad, James Walter Rouse, and my Step-Grandmother Mildred, who I always loved and considered her my grandma! This picture is when they were younger, they are to the left of the picture.
- Bert and Edith Stimax (35 KB)
This is my Grandpa and Grandma Stimax. They were my Mother's parents. This picture was taken in their front yard, right next door to where I lived also.
- Grandpa James and Grandma Mildred Rouse (226 KB)
This is the latest picture I have of Grandpa James Walter Rouse and Grandma Mildred. They were a nice looking couple. This is how I really remember them, last time I was able to see them.
- My sister Carol and I (71 KB)
This picture was taken shortly after our Dad got out of the Navy. I had his navy scarf on with w ribbon that he had received.
- My Dad and Mother when younger. (19 KB)
This picture could have been taken right after my Dad was discharged from the Navy in 1946. A great picture!
- My Great Grandmother Lillian Fouke Unger (8 KB)
This is a picture of my Great Grandmother Lillian when she was very young. Beautiful lady wasn't she?
- James and Mildred Rouse daughters (dads sisters) (89 KB)
These are the 4 sisters, Mickey, Barbara, Millie, and Arlene. (not listed in order)
- Mary Josephine Packard Holmes (45 KB)
This is a picture of my Grandfather Bert Stimax's biological Mother, Mary Josephine Holmes. Grandpa was adopted out to the Stimax family when he was a little over 1 year old.
- My mother, Josephine Stimax & her big sister Cleo. (60 KB)
This is a picture of Mother and Cleo, I think it is so adorable!
- Various pictures of Kays family (169 KB)
This picture was taken of Great Grandma Belinda Kays birthday in Iowa. My Dad is way over to the left..the tall man. I am in the front on my Mother Jo's lap. The lower picture is Gr Grandma and Grandpa Kays, also picture of Grandma Frahm (Dads mom) to lower right with a husband I didn't know. Top right, is 4 generations, Gr Grandma Kays, Grandma Frahm, Aunt Margaret and cousin Delores.
- Monument in New Jersey with John Kays name (405 KB)
This monument was erected long ago by Sarah Kays McLaughlin to John Kays my fifth Great Grandfather. He served with General George Washington in the Revolutionary War.
- Great Grandmother Rosemary E Armstrong Rouse (117 KB)
This picture was sent to me by Jack and Ginny Bryan of Scotia New York. My Great-Grandma Mary E Armstrong, also was known as "Cissy". This was taken approx 1885
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