Queries March thru July 1998

BALLIETT, WORLEY posted by Margaret Fisk on Wednesday, March 4, 1998
Looking for information on the family of JAMES RAY BALLIETT and FLORENCE M. WORLEY. Florence buried in Staunton, Illinois 1984. Children are Melvin Lester Balliett and Eugene Royal Balliett. Eugene died 1978/79 Staunton, Illinois. Would like to get in touch with descendants of James and Florence. Florence was my great aunt.

HUDDLESTON posted by Leona Huddleston on Tuesday, March 10, 1998
Daniel HUDDLESTON was born ca 1802 and apparently arrived in Macoupin Co. Il soon after 1835., since he purchased land there in 1837 and also had a son, LEWIS HUDDLESTON b. 7/25/1837 who married Lavicia Jane Rusher, daughter of Henry Rusher & Catherine ____. Would like to know the spouse of Daniel and other children and parents.

BOYES, DUNCAN, FANNING, GRIDER, HUGHES posted by Cathy Stoppel on Wednesday, March 11, 1998
Looking for members of Emory A. GRIDER and Melinda A. FANNING family. Emory was born 26 Dec 1818 in Illinois son of Martin S. GRIDER and Ava DUNCAN. Emory married first Mary BOYES 19 Oct 1837 in Morgan Co. Their children include Julia c 1839, Sarah c 1841, Martin c 1844, Levi c 1846, Rachel c 1847, James c 1849, Eliza c 1852, Elijah, c 1853 and John c 1854. Mary died 14 Nov 1855. Emory married Melinda A. FANNING 1 Dec 1856. Their children are Mary c 1859, Elizabeth c 1862 George c 1866 Martha (Susan) c 1868, Minerva c 1872 and Maramah Catherine 9 May 1873. Emory and Mary were living in Scottville Macoupin Co by 1880. I should like to follow Melinda's children if possible. All I have is that Maramah married Joseph William HUGHES in Scottsville 24 Jan 1892. Any help would be greatly appreciated and I'm happy to share any information that I have. Thank you.

ADAMS posted by Kim Hochmuth on Thursday, March 12, 1998
I am looking for information on WILLIAM AND JOSEPHINE ADAMS of Macoupin County. They are probably buried somewhere in the county. I would appreciate any information on their birth and death dates. Thank you very much.

CLARK, HODGES, STEWART posted by Bev Brice on Thursday, March 12, 1998
Hodges query Seek information on Daniel Hodges b 1814 MO who married 1-Martha STEWART and 2-Electa CLARK. Palmyra, Macoupin Co, 1850 census. Children: Samuel, John, Ira, Lorenzo Dow, Rosetta, Lora Ann, Emma, Mina.

EDWARDS, PALMER posted by Linda Gatewood on Friday, March 20, 1998
I am searching for the parents of Sarah EDWARDS. Sarah was born about 1818, married William Rutherford PALMER about 1838 and is shown in 1860 census as living in Nilwood, Macoupin Co., IL. They had eleven children: John, Sarah, George, Rachael, Nancy, Martha, William, Charles, Thomas, Milo, and Mathius. One census shows her being born in Indiana, the other Tennessee. Willing to share information. Any help would be appreciated.

HART posted by Bob Spottswood on Friday, March 20, 1998
HART, William & Melinda (1830's Ill & Indiana) I am trying to identify the parents of William HART, born Abt. 1835 in Illinois, as well as the maiden name of his wife. He married Melinda (maiden name unknown) According to the census Melinda, was born Abt. 1839 in Indiana. They had at least two daughters Alice A, born Oct, 1857 in Ill, and Emily I, born February 1860 in Illinois. I believe they resided in either Morgan or Macoupin Co. Ill I would appreciate hearing from you if you have any information regarding this family.

GILLMAN, GUELLEMANN posted by Joan Gillman on Monday, March 23, 1998
Andreas and Maria GUELLEMANN/GILLMAN and children: Henry, Henrietta, Christina, Cunrod, Charles, Wilhelmina, Frank, and Gonradine, immigrated to Carlinville in 1846 from Germany. Would like more info on descendants. See my home page for more info:

PIPER, WILCOX posted by Kevin Stiles on Tuesday, March 31, 1998
In an article in Staunton Star-Times, 23 Feb 1912, a Mrs. J.A. Wilder noted the following: "My great grandparents lived on the hill that Otto Funderburk lives on at present, on the road going from Staunton to Bunker Hill near Cahokia bridge. Their daughter was Mary "Polly" PIPER who married Stephen WILCOX." I'm trying to locate more information about Mary Piper's family. Can you help me? I was wondering of you have any land records or family files on the Pipers that might help me locate more information on this Piper family that lived on the hill. I'm also interested in obtaining pictures of Stephen Wilcox Sr. & Fanny Wilcox tombstones. I can give you more information on the Wilcox family (the ancestry in North Carolina or the descendants in Arkansas).

BRISTOW, WOOD posted by Jamie Wood on Monday, April 6, 1998
Looking for information on parents of WILLIAM D. WOOD (b. Mar 6, 1832 in IL). William married Melissa Jane (aka Mary J.) BRISTOW in 1855 in Macoupin County. Melissa is the daughter of James P. BRISTOW (b. 1798 in TN) and Mary "Polly" (last name unknown). Will trade information with anyone on these two families.

ELLIS, HARGRAVE, MILES, SIMMONS posted by Cindy Leonard on Wednesday, April 8, 1998
Robert HARGRAVE and wife, Nancy ELLIS arrived in Madison Co. ca. 1832; to Macoupin ca. 1834. Robt. listed on 1840 Macoupin Census with 2 sons; neither he nor 2 sons listed on 1850 Macoupin Census. Nancy d. 8 Aug 1837; Robt. d. after 1840. Previous marriages for Robt.: unknown, Polly PRESSON; previous marriage for Nancy: Richard HARGRAVE. Children of Robt. & Nancy: son, b. 1814-1820; John R., b. 1815-1820, m. 9 Nov 1835 (Macoupin) Caroline MILES; son, b. 1815-1820; Mary, b. 1815-1820, m. 12 Nov 1835 (Macoupin) John H. SIMMONS; son, b. 1820-1825 (Logan Co. KY). This family seems to be located in Shipman Twp., Robt. purchased 40 acres in Sec. 31 on 18 July 1832. The family belonged to the Society of Friends (Quakers) before coming to the area.

DIKES posted by Cindy Leonard on Wednesday, April 8, 1998
Looking for information on William DIKES, Civil War veteran, d. March 1911; bur. Pulliam Cem. north of Modesto. Also, would like to find a Conlee Cem. located out of Waverly.

ALLAN, SMITH posted by Cindy Leonard on Wednesday, April 8, 1998
David Allen SMITH, b. ca. 1809, Richmond, VA; d. 1865, Jacksonville, IL; m. 1st - unk., 2nd - Eliza ALLAN; as infant, his family moved to Pulaski TN; then to Courtland, AL. At his father's death, he inherited several plantations & 21 slaves. In 1837, he moved his family to Carlinville where he freed & provided for his slaves, giving bond that they might not become a public burden. Some elected to stay with him. After 2 years, he moved to Jacksonville, practicing law with Col. John J. Hardin. He had a family of 11, most of whom attended colleges in Jacksonville. He was a patron of both Illinois College & Jacksonville Female Academy. He served as a Trustee for Illinois College (1842-his death in 1865). He was a patron of both colleges. The question here is: Where to find copies of the papers/bonds filed to free the slaves? Nothing found in Probate or land indexes; staff at courthouse had no idea where such records might be filed. or Mrs. Alice Barkhausen, 405 Barkhausen Lane, Jonesboro, IL 62952; 618/833-7566

DECK, YOAKLEY posted by Joe Presley on Saturday, April 11, 1998
I would like to add what little information I have on my Macoupin County connection. Latham DECK b. 05-08-1852 Palmyra, Macoupin Co, IL d. 02-04-1924 m. Sarah V. YOAKLEY 10-24-1886 in Palmyra, IL b. 11-18-1856 in TN d. 08-20-1929.

CROSSLAND posted by Diana Crossland Wittenberg on Thursday, April 16, 1998
I have an ancestor who was naturalized in Macoupin County, but have not been able to find anything else on him in Illinois. He came to Missouri and then to Kansas. Information about him is: Joseph T. Crossland, b. England, 1858. He was natrualized 22-Feb-1887 in Macoupin County, Illinois. He married Margaret Agnes Lynch in Missouri. Their children are: Mary K., Charles Leo, Joseph Thomas, Harry Irvene, Margaret A., William Frances and Frances Nora. I would like to exchange information with anyone doing research on this family.

GIMLIN, KRAUSE, MITCHELL, PERRINE posted by Michelle Carmack on Sunday, April 19, 1998
I am looking for information on Ezekiel PERRINE buried in Girard Cemetery. I know that his son George Washington PERRINE married Mary Jane MITCHELL. They had a daughter named Eunice Myrtle PERRINE . She married Albert S GIMLIN. Their children were John Albert GIMLIN and Alma Eunice GIMLIN KRAUSE. Alma is my grandmother. If this can help anyone else please pass it on.I look forward to hearing from anybody who can help me in my quest!!!!!!!!! Thank you.

HOUNSLEY posted by T.W. Scruton-Briggs on Monday, April 20, 1998
I am involved in researching my family tree. My gg uncle John Hounsley emigrated in 1851 and settled near Chesterfield then moved to Carlinville and his brother William who did same in 1857 and settled in Polk Twp. then moved to a town called Palmyra. What I am after is a up to date address of one or more of my American cousins so that I am able to write to and give details of the family tree in England from today to the year 1600 and maybe they could give me their own detail so I can add to mine.

RIGSBEY posted by Karen Rigsbey Kar on Monday, April 20, 1998
I am trying to learn more about my great grandfather, James T. RIGSBEY Sr., who lived in Chesterfield, IL in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

POSEY, UHL posted by Clevie Clardy on Monday, April 20, 1998
I have been researching the name POSEY and according to the information given by a gr uncle in the 1900 census, my gr grandfather was born in IL. Today I found something in Dallas Co. TX that made me believe his mother may have been a UHL, so I went to the library and got the 1850 IL census and found Andrew J. UHL listed in your county. That is very interesting because my gr grandfather was Andrew J. POSEY. He m. between 1860-62 Eliza J. Lamb in TX. They had two children by 1865. If you know of anyone in your society who has researched the Uhl name will you please let me know? Or the POSEY name - it could be Zacharia or Zackary. I saw Jubilee POSEY on census.

ZALEWSKI posted by Frances Pierangeli on Monday, April 20, 1998
I know that my grandfather was b. in Poland which was under German rule at the time. His birth date is approx. 1867. I was told that my father was b. in Mt. Olive on 1 Dec 1906. I was not able to find any record of birth while doing research in Salt Lake City. Nor was I able to find a record of marriage for my grandparents. I was able to find a listing of the family in the Taylorville 1920 census under the last name of Zilske. The correct name is Zalewski. My father's first name is Peter, my grandfather's was Charles or Czaly and my grandmother's Rose. I do not have her maiden name.

KELLOGG posted by Linda Kellogg on Tuesday, April 21, 1998
George Washington KELLOGG was born on 1 Aug 1864 in Ill (possibly Macoupin county). We believe he was an orphan at a young age. Later he married Sarah Ellen Shupert and they had the following children: Guy, Ernest, George, Paul, Nina, and Pearl. George Washington KELLOGG is buried in Oklahoma. We are trying to find the names of his parents. We do not have a birth record. Any information is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

FLETCHER posted by Robert Fletcher on Tuesday, April 21, 1998
Does anyone know anything about the W. B. and Lillie Fletcher family who had a child, W. B. Fletcher on 20 Nov. 1881. See Macoupin County, Il. Birth Index 1. Where in the county did they live? What state did they come from? Any other children? or anything else. I would like to mention in my family we have William Fletcher born 12 Sept. 1833, Scottville. His son, James Albert Fletcher was born 5 April 1862, Scottville and my father, William E. Fletcher was born 8 Feb. 1883, Modesto, Illinois. The father of William Fletcher, James S. Fletcher, came from Adair Co., Ky.

HARPER, RUYLE posted by David Harper on Wednesday, April 22, 1998
Seeking info on Zacheus HARPER b 1785 VA and wife Mary/Polly RUYLE, m abt 1830, possibly in IL. Family may have followed the Ruyle/Rule family to Macoupin or Washington or Greene Co. Any help appreciated.

POWELL posted by M. Kennedy on Saturday, April 25, 1998
Seeking information on Martha F POWELL, dau of Dempsey and Martha A Powell. Little Martha F was 1 year old 1850 census pg 198. Dempsey and others appear on the 1860 census p 107/108 Clyde P.O., not little Martha F. Is she buried in Macoupin cemetery???

PETER, PETERS posted by Joe Taylor on Sunday, April 26, 1998
In the early 1800's my PETER/PETERS line came from Kentucky to Macoupin Co, Ill. Seems to have been a lot of inter play with the line in Sangamon Co, Ill. Would like any information on this surname.

REDFERN, RULE, RUYLE posted by Marlene Johnson on Saturday, May 2, 1998
Elvira (Ella) RUYLE/RULE BORN 17 Dec 1812, place unknown, died 23 May 1909 Macoupin Co ILL. Married on 12 Dec 1831, Solomon REDFERN Jr b 1805 SC d 1844 Macoupin Co. I would be interested in information on Elvira (Ella). Who were her ancestors/siblings? Where was she born?

FARMER, PROTEAU, PROTO, TAYLOR posted by Brenda Kissick on Monday, May 11, 1998
I am searching for the parents of my great-grandfather, Lemuel TAYLOR who was married to Elizabeth TAYLOR Feb. 28, 1849 in Macoupin Co., Ill. Censuses say he was from S.C. On the censuses it also shows two children that I doubt are theirs, Marian and Nancy TAYLOR born before they were married. Maybe they are sisters of Elizabeth? Elizabeth TAYLORS father was Edward, married to Amanda FARMER who also lived in Macoupin Co.. I believe there were 2 other male children of Lemuel and Elizabeth TAYLOR, George born 1851 and James born 1864. My grandmother Alice Elizabeth was born to Lemuel and Elizabeth Feb 6, 1854, in Dorchester, Macoupin Co. If anyone has information on this TAYLOR family please contact me.

BRITTAIN, BUCKINGHAM posted by Deborra A. Low on Tuesday, May 12, 1998
I would love to hear from anyone researching the BUCKINGHAM surname in Macoupin County, IL. My Great Grandfather was John Walker BUCKINGHAM, born February 8, 1833. He married Anna Alvina BRITTAIN, born June 21, 1861. They were married on August 21, 1881 in Pittsfield, IL. They had nine children: Anna Amanda, John Joseph, Mary Elizabeth, James Robert, George Fredrick, Samuel Allen, William Jennings Bryan, Bert Gladstone, and Earl Victor BUCKINGHAM.

BALDWIN, DAVIDSON, STONEBREAKER posted by Floyd L. Baldwin (See Note) on Thursday, May 14, 1998
I am trying to trace the paternal branch of my family - BALDWIN. I have found that my great-grandfather was John Wesley (?) BALDWIN, b. 15Jun 1842, Virden; m. 17 Jan 1863 Emily Elizabeth DAVIDSON in Macoupin co; Emily remarried to John W. CARRIER in IL (?) on 17 (?) Jan 1869 after John W. BALDWIN's death; one child, Samuel Thomas BALDWIN (my grandfather) born 21 Jan 1864. There may have been another boy who lived 2 yrs. (?); d. 17 Jun 1866, (where?) reportedly from natural causes; John's father may have been named Thomas BALDWIN; John's mother may have been named Anna STONEBREAKER of VA (?). I hope to verify the above, particularly any details about John's parents and where they were from.

HAMILTON, LACKEY, SCOTT, SEXTON, THOMASON posted by Bettie Wheat (See Note) on Thursday, May 14, 1998
Rena A. THOMASON - b. Wayne Co. IL; d. 17 Apr 1928. I have her death record. She married several times. Joseph Green THOMASON - they had a son Louis (Lewis) A. THOMASON who signed 2 delayed birth in 1943. She then m. Wm. A. SEXTON in Wayne Co. & had twins, Nora Bell & Cora Jane, b. 17 Feb 1885. Rena was then married to a Mr. SCOTT; then John LACKEY; then Charles HAMILTON. Rena's death cert. shows she was a widow when she d. Mrs. S. C. SMITH of Benld signed certificate & she was bur. in Wayne Co. I would like to have an obituary of Rena if there is one in the newspapers in Benld area.

CROXTON, TEFFT posted by Susan Conner on Friday, May 15, 1998
My father, Harold Tefft was born in Gillespie in 1919. His mother was Sussie Croxton whose mother remarried a Mr. Cowell in Macoupin county. Back further than that I have no idea. I have very little information to work with. My grandfather, Ernest Tefft, a coal mine hoisting engineer, lived in Gillespie, Staunton and anywhere else that there was a coal mine being sunk. I am searching in any county that I have any idea they might have had ties. I am really at a loss as my Dad's family left little or no clues. My mother only knows that Grandma Cowell was from that area somewhere. No dates or other info. available. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

BRIDGES, CLARK posted by Jim Bridges on Wednesday, May 27, 1998
On 28 Dec 1865, Leroy Napoleon BRIDGES took as his second wife Mary Elizabeth CLARK in Macoupin co. They had one known child, Edgar P. BRIDGES, b Apr 1874, presumably in Macoupin co. Seek more information on Edgar P., including marriage to Bessie ? in 1901, death and burial dates and locations, and any offspring.

DUGGER, PARTIN, SHARP posted by Eileen Worthington on Saturday, May 30, 1998
Would like to exchange information on the family of John Harrison DUGGER, b. Mar. 14, 1814, Sumner Cty., TN, son of Dred DUGGER. John mar. Lucinda SHARP, b. June 1835, Macoupin Cty., IL, dau. of Henry SHARP and Jane PARTIN. John d. Aug. 20, 1891, and is bur. in the Scottsville West Cem., Scottsville, Macoupin Co., IL. Known children are (all b. in Macoupin Cty.): John Henry b. 1858 Charles ATterbury b. 1859 Martha b. 1861 Lucy Frances b. 1863 Samuel Boyd b. 1865 Belle b. 1866 Minnie b. 1868 George Andrew b. 1872 Celia b. 1875 Amy Lavena b. 1879

DELEUW posted by Brian Bashaw on Thursday, June 4, 1998
The names Leopold DELEUW, Edmund DELEUW, Oscar DELEUW etc. and associated families were in the Carlinville area in the 1850's and 1860's. Edmund and Oscar served in the Civil War from Carlinville. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

HANDLE, HANTLA, SHARPE posted by Starr Lee Campbell (See Note) on Tuesday, June 9, 1998
The surname I am interested in is HANDLE which was later changed to HANTLA by some. My gr gr grandfather is Andreas HANDLE (Andrew HANTLA); his wife was Dorathee HANDLE (Dora HANTLA) (maiden name SHARPE). The info. I have is he d. 1 Jan 1894 and is buried in the Old Dunkard Baptist Cemetery, also known as the Macoupin Creek Cemetery. I will be out that way this summer and would like to visit the cemetery if there is anyone who could tell me where it is I would appreciate that information. It is supposed to be near Girard.

CARTER, HAMMOND posted by Sharon Morris (See Note) on Friday, June 12, 1998
Looking for information on the HAMMOND and CARTER families who settled in northern Macoupin (possibly around Virden) in 1870s. Would like to find out where in NC they came from.

SEAMAN posted by M Trover on Monday, June 15, 1998
Sylvanus SEAMAN was born in Fairfield, Herkimer County, NY, about 1806 and died in Macoupin County, IL in 1893. He married Nancy MCWAIN on Sept. 19, 1841 in Carlinville, IL. All of his children stayed in Carlinville and raised families. He drove a stagecoach prior to the railroad coming to Macoupin County. He served in both the Mexican War and the Civil War. Any information is appreciated.

DAVIS posted by Linda K Wells on Monday, June 15, 1998
Am looking for any info on children of Orlando E. Davis. Was in Macoupin County in 1853 with 5 or 6 children. Came back to KY and I cannot find any trace of them. The oldest one was named Aspollis. They may have lived with their uncle Thomas C Davis.

CRONIGER, ODLE posted by Michael Odle on Tuesday, June 16, 1998
The 1910 census for Palmer, Christian County, Illinois, lists Charles CRONICKER (CRONIGER), age 7, as a nephew living with Isaac Nelson ODLE and Virginia (BATES) ODLE. Charlie filed a birth certificate for himself in 1952 listing Nelson and Jenny Odle as his parents, though he knew they were not his natural parents. On the birth certificate he gave his birth year as 1901. However, the 1910 and 1920 census data both calculate his birth as being in 1903. The CRONIGERs are believed to have lived in Macoupin County, but I have found no record of who they were. Please help me find the Macoupin Co. CRONIGERs who were Grandpa Charlie's natural parents.

BAILEY, PECK, PEEK posted by Susan Peck on Wednesday, June 17, 1998
Charles PECK married Hannah SNOOK in Mchenry Co. Ill. but moved to Macoupin Co. around Paisa ca. 1861. His Bio is in Macoupin Co.Portrait and Bio. Record. Son George Md.1st Jane BAILEY and their son Charles was born Dec. 1878 is sometimes listed as PEEK instead of PECK. George Peck and Jane Bailey were divorced in Macoupin Co.and he married 2nd in Indiana to Mary Sparling. One dau. by name of Maria Elizabeth married Joel Howard, son of Zeph Howard of Macoupin Co. Would like to hear from anyone concerning these names.

GRAPE, ISON, OVERSTREET, WHEELER posted by Patricia A. Shoemaker on Thursday, June 18, 1998
Seeking info on the following Macoupin Co., IL family: Schuyler S. ISON, b. 4 Jan 1820 in VA, m. Mary Ann OVERSTREET Sep 1841 in Oldham Co., KY. They moved to Macoupin Co., IL btwn 1852-1855. Ch: Mildred Ann b. 1842, William Henry b. 1844, M.Jane b. 1846, James W. b. 1848, Elizabeth Augusta b. 1850 (my gr-gm), Jasper Schuyler b. 1852, Gabriel Washington b. 1855, Martha Emma b. 1857, Ulisses Sanford b. 1865. Elizabeth ISON m. Conrad GRAPE 24 Feb 1876 at Dorchester, Macoupin Co.

BUCK, CURRY, HARFORD, HAYES, LANDRETH, LANDRITH, SUTER, VANCIL posted by John Buck, Jr. on Thursday, June 18, 1998
I am researching the following names associated with Macoupin, Morgan, Sangamon, Scott, Green and surrounding Counties in Illinois: BUCK/SUTER/HAYES/HARFORD/LANDRITH[LANDRETH]/VANCIL In Tennessee: BUCK/RICHARDSON In Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Connecticut: BUCK In Ohio: CURRY/HARFORD John Buck, Jr. U.S. Mail Address: 1779 Middlehurst Road Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118-1647 Phone: 216-932-9059 Internet Address': john.buck.jr@usa.net

ANTLE, ASHBAUGH, CONLEE, DRISKILL, FARRINGTON, HUSBAND, MADISON, MOORE, SNOW, WATERS, WOOD posted by Timer Vogler on Friday, June 19, 1998
Researching in Macoupin, Morgan, Montgomery, and Green Counties of Illinois. Isaac (Izaac) WATERS c. 1750-1809 ENG> MD> VA> Lincoln, KY m. Kitty HAWKER (HAWKES) their daughter Elizabeth (Betsey) WATERS c. 1790-1880 MD> KY> IL m. Mordecai MOORE c.1789-1830 MD> KY, 1803 Lincoln, KY. Their children: Nathaniel MOORE 1804-1874 KY> IL> MO m. Mary (Polly) WOOD 1806-? VA> IL, 1828 Morgan, IL. Martha MOORE 1810 KY> IL m. 1 Harvey SMITH 1823 m. 2 Samuel WOOD 1832 Morgan, IL. Isaac MOORE 1812-1887 KY> IL m. 1 Sarah SMITH 1833 m. 2 Elizabeth EASTHAM 1878. Milton MOORE 1820-1866 KY> IL m. 1 Elizabeth ? m. 2 Caroline EDWARDS 1853 Male MOORE b. about 1806 Male MOORE b. about 1814 Children of Nathaniel and Polly MOORE Female MOORE 1829 IL m. GIMLIN? Celia MOORE 1830 IL m. John Barton SEYMORE. Elizabeth MOORE 1832 IL m. David SAMPLE(s)? Samuel MOORE 1834 IL (may have been a Minister) Patsey MOORE 1837 IL Harriet MOORE 1839 IL m. Alexander KISSINGER Sarah MOORE 1841 IL m. John Henry VANARSDALE Mary A MOORE 1844 IL m. Lemuel SELL(s) Eliza J MOORE 1846 IL m. Josiah HAYNES Henry David MOORE 1849 IL m1 Mary Jane Ashbaugh, m2 Mary Ann SNOW. Julia MOORE 1853 IL m. SPARKS?, Thanks

BRAND, MITCHELL posted by Nancy Cook on Tuesday, June 23, 1998
I am searching for info on the parents and family of Thomas M. BRAND b. about 1860 in GA. Married Belle MITCHELL. Known children; John Alexander (1880 AR-1930 MO) / Lory / Lee / Demwood / Linnie

MORRIS, TYREE posted by Nancy Cook on Tuesday, June 23, 1998
I am searching for info Richard MORRIS and his family. He was living in Scott Co. VA in 1868 when his son James Madison MORRIS was married to Elizabeth TYREE. Richard and his wife "J." were listed on James' wedding record.

SIMS posted by Sandra Dunavan on Tuesday, June 23, 1998
Searching for more information on the family of Preston SIMS, who moved to Macoupin Co. around 1849. P. F. SIMS (as he was also known) is listed on the 1850 census with wife Mary J. and sons John L.SIMS (b. 1847) and David A. SIMS (b. 1849). Other children, perhaps born later in IL, include Julia, Jo. P., and D. E. Sims. I know Preston & family moved to Kansas in late 1870's, but can't find them between 1850-1870.

CLEVENGER posted by Jim Clevenger on Saturday, July 4, 1998
I am searching for information concerning the descendents of Samuel, William, Daniel H. Francis Marion CLEVENGER. Thanks

ABBOTT, EARP, KEAL, MATLOCK posted by Dan Bryant on Saturday, July 4, 1998
I have a marriage certificate from 11-22-1856 certifying marraige betwee Mr. Jefse B. Matlock and Miss Mary S. Abbott. They were married by Pastor Joseph EARP, Pastor of MEC of Alton City. Witnesses were Thurston M. Keal and Sarah E. Abbott.

BOTKIN, DRENNAN, LANCASTER, LOPER, MERCER, PARNELL, RIDGLEY, SELLDRAKE, WHEELER posted by L B Reener on Saturday, July 4, 1998
Would like to contact descendants of William and Hannah MERCER LANCASTER Sr Children were Sarah w/o Calvin DRENNAN, William F. (my husband's line), Mary WHEELER Comfort RIDGLEY, and Harriet SELLDRAKE William F. LANCASTER m. Sarah BOTKIN 17 Sep 1857 Macoupin Co. IL. Children were Sarielda w/o Hubbard PARNELL, Lovina, Susanna LOPER, Charlotte, Ellen.

PRICE, SUMMERS posted by chatty on Sunday, July 5, 1998
Looking for more info on Amos & Nancy Summers Price. Amos was the son of Joseph Price. Nancy Summers was the dau of John Summers. They are found as teenagers living with their parents in the 1850 Macoupin Co, IL census. John Summers born South Carolina ..county unknown Joseph Price born New Jersey..county possibly Monmouth

CRAYS, ODONNELL posted by Kathy Anderson Foster on Thursday, July 9, 1998
I am researching my husband's family. He grandfather was George Crays, who died in Macoupin County in 1971. He was born in 1891. His wife, Mary Agnes O'Donnell was also born and died in Macoupin County. Her parents were Thomas O'Donnell and Sarah J. (Unknown). I am attempting to find out anything I can about George Crays and Thomas and Sarah O'Donnell. I would appreciate any help I can get. Kathy Anderson Foster

LILBURN posted by Elsie S. Lilburn on Wednesday, July 15, 1998
Henderson A. LILBURN was born in Washington Co. Tenn. mar. Elizabeth Hunt on Mar. 16, 1849 in Wash. Co. Tenn. They moved to Pana abt.1850 or 60. Elizabeth died abt. 1895 in Pana, Macoupin County Ill. Henderson mar. Amanda Nail abt 1896 in Pana Macoupin County Ill. Both Henderson and Amanda died on Sept. 13, 1910. What happened on that date. Some of their children I believe are: Charles W., Sarah H., Martin A.,Clarinda Alice, Andrew Jonah, Henderson H., and Nola Margret. Does anyone know any LILBURNS? or what happened on Sept. 13th 1910?

FRAUEN, SOCIALISTISCHER, STAUNTON, VEREIN posted by Hank Thoele on Wednesday, July 15, 1998
SOCIALISTISCHER FRAUEN VEREIN STAUNTON. Has anyone heard of this old club, which I translate as "Socialist Wifes Club Staunton"?? I believe they would have been active around 1900-1921. Can anyone put a date on this group, or what it was that they were doing? Thank you in advance. Hank in Wisconsin

JOY posted by Kay Diekemper on Wednesday, July 15, 1998
JAMES M. JOY married RACHEL ANN VANKIRK on 22 Feb 1883. I have a James M. JOY who was son of Samuel and Eliza Jane (SHAFFER) JOY. Samuel and Eliza lived in Bond and Jefferson Counties. I was wondering if this James is their son.

HEINTZ posted by Victor Heintz on Wednesday, July 15, 1998
Looking for information on Victor and Catherine Heintz known to have lived in Medora sometime after 1871 and before 1900. Some if not all children: Antoinette, Charles, Marie, Frank, Victor Jr. and Leo were born in Medora (1878-1889.)

HARLOW posted by Herschell Paul Burge Jr. on Wednesday, July 15, 1998
Search For all and any info on my ggrandmother. Ada Belle (Harlow) Tatman b.abt1855. Married Edward Oldam Tatman b.abt1850.

SEAGO posted by Anita Augustine on Wednesday, July 15, 1998
Searching for parents of Samuel Seago who was enumerated on the 1880 Macoupin County Census in the household with Thomas Glover, his grandfather. Samuel was nine years old and born in IL.

CORDUM, MILLER posted by Barbara Hitch on Friday, July 17, 1998
Searching for information on Frederick Cordum (1847-1912) and his wife Elizabeth Miller (1845-1933) who resided in Macoupin County at one time.

BRADEN, SHEPLAR posted by Jere Braden on Sunday, July 26, 1998
Looking for any information on James SHEPLAR and Sarah Jane BRADEN that were married in Macoupin County on 03 Sep 1863. Nothing is known about what happened to them after marriage. Sarah Jane BRADEN b. Abt 1843 near Palmyra, IL, thought to be daughter of James BRADEN b. 1819 in Claiborne Co. Tennessee and wife Sarah MADDY. James SHEPLAR was thought to be from Morgan County around Nortonville, Woodson, Murrayville, IL area as there was SHEPLAR families in that area. Jere Braden P. O. Box 313 Delavan, IL 61734 jereb@accessus.net

BRADEN, SAMPLE posted by Jere Braden on Sunday, July 26, 1998
Looking for any information on the following: I know nothing about Lizzie BRADEN of Scottville, IL. Macoupin County except she was 26 years old and married in the house of John HICK (s) ? in North Palmyra Township to John M. SAMPLE on 20 Oct 1878. No father or mother mentioned. George W. BULLOCK was the Justice of the Peace. John M. SAMPLE of Waverly, Ill. Morgan County gave his age as 20 years old and his father was Thomas O. SAMPLE. Jere Braden P. O. Box 313 Delavan, IL 61734 jereb@accessus.net

AIMONE, BERTA, BERTORELLO, CORDERA, DOMINETTA, DOMINIETTA, PERONA, RONCHETTI, RULLO, TURIGLIATTO posted by Genevieve Bertorello Cordera on Sunday, July 26, 1998
I am from Benld, Ill. and most of our families are from there. My husband's also. I am looking for James Bertorello who died in May 1926 in Benld, Illinois.

BURGE posted by Herschell Paul Burge Jr. on Sunday, July 26, 1998
f- Herschel Paul Burge m. Emma E. Bowman gf- Charles Arthur Burge m. Grace Mae Tatman They resided in Gillespie, Macoupin Cty, ILL. ggf- John Burge m. Elizabeth Mitchell then Ada Tatman gggf- William Burge m. Melvina ???? gaunt daughter of john Burge Emma Luella m. William A. Atteberry. Further down there line Grove and Hill started. The Atteberry's live through out ILLinois today. my aunt daughter of Charles and Grace. Clara Burge m. ? Skosey. They have a son named Andrew. Who resides in Gillespie,Macoupin Cty, ILL. gm Grace Mae parents were Edward Tatman m. Ada Belle Harlow I will certianly share my info with you. Thank you

MCKENZIE, MCKINZIE posted by Dale A. McKinzie on Friday, July 31, 1998
Researching family history of the McKinzie/McKenzie family of Macoupin and surrounding counties. Great-grandfather Charles Jacob McKinzie was born in Bunker Hill on July 1,1866.His parents, James G. McKinzie/McKenzie-born Dec.3,1830 and Elizabeth/Eliza Ruyle-born April 4,1837, both supposedly in Macoupin co. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

CAMP, DRENNAN posted by Patricia Dixon on Friday, July 31, 1998
Looking for any info on Riley DRENNAN and his wife Sarah CAMP DRENNAN. Lived in Macoupin Co. before 1860. They were the first people to bury two children here. Riley had a brother named TOM DRENNAN, who had 10 sons. Riley DRENNAN'S father moved here from Georgia about 1816. Riley and Sarah moved to CA. in 1860. This is my GGrandfather. Any info would be appreciated.