Seeber's to Illinois

I am starting a research project using a combination of cluster and surname analysis.

The Seeber migration to Illinois from New York.

Several of the Seeber’s migrated from New York to Illinois, settling mostly in McHenry, Lake and DeKalb Counties. Of main interest to me is David Seeber, my 3rd great Grandfather, who migrated to Illinois with his son, Lorenzo, and Lorenzo's family. My interest stems from his will, which is witnessed by Garrett Seeber. There is a Garrett seeber of the same generation, from the same state (New York) living in McHenry County (not too far away). Are they related? Brothers? Cousins?

According to the General Land Office (GLO) the following Seeber’s held land in Illinois

Sylvanus Seeber (b May 1823) wife: Celestia (b 1827)

9 Jan 1846

10 April 1847

Section	Twp	Range	Meridian	Counties
31	43-N	9-E	3rd PM	McHenry

Abraham J (A J, Abram I) Seeber (b 1815) wife: Delia, Dellia (b 1821)

10 March 1843

Section	Twp	Range	Meridian	Counties
2	44-N	9-E	3rd PM	Lake

Jacob (Jacob H) Seeber (B 1820??)

1 March 1850

Section	Twp	Range	Meridian	Counties
13	44-N	8-E	3rd PM	McHenry

Other records show these Seeber’s migrating:

Garrett Seeber (b 1809) wife: Sophia Weed??

migrated between 1843 and 1849 (based on children birth dates/places) to McHenry County

David Seeber (b 1803) wife: Lana Yordon (b 1805)

Migrated in 1855 to DeKalb County with his son, Lorenzo Seeber

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