Queries September 1999 thru January 2000

DUGGER posted by Tina Sutherland on Wednesday, September 1, 1999
I am looking for information on the Dugger Family. Would like to know if there is any Native American relations. My Grandfather is Francis Dugger, he lives in Carlinville, IL, his birthday is 1/10/1921 Any information on the Dugger family would help.

KLAUS, LEEFER posted by Janis Klaus Gray on Wednesday, September 8, 1999
Hi I am looking for information on the Klaus family in Macoupin Co. I am a just starting this family tree and wondering if anyone else is doing the same. My grandfather was Charles Klaus and his wife was Marie(Leefer) Klaus of Girard. My father is Alfred M. Klaus of Arthur, Illinois and went to school in Girard and still has a brother in Girard. I have some information and wanting more. Hope to hear from some kin!!! Jan

CAIN, LITTLE, THOMPSON posted by Cynthia Little on Thursday, September 9, 1999
I'm looking for the family of Elijah Little and Celinda Cain married in about 1858. We are also looking for Concord Cemetery in Macoupin County,IL (1898). We are also looking for the family of Olive May Thompson born in Macoupin County about 1880

BEGHTOL, CHESTNUT, KING, PEAKS, PORTER, STOCKTON, WILSON, YOUNG posted by Louis Young on Friday, September 10, 1999
I BELIEVE THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE, BUT NEED CONFIRMATION: James Young (b. 1797 in VA) m. Hannah Hamilton (b. 1803 in TN) and produced John H. Young (b. 1822 in Pope Co), James A. Young (b. 1838), Rachel E. Young (b. 1842) and probably other offspring. John H. Young m. Nancy ?? (possibly Peaks)and produced Thomas I. Young (b. 1844 in Macoupin Co.), Martha A. Young (b. 1849 in Macoupin Co.), and possibly other offspring. Thomas I. Young m. (given name possibly Nancy or Mary F.) King and produced Ira Chestnut Young (b. ca 1870 in Macoupin Co.) and possibly other children. Ira Chestnut Young m. Louise (La Vigne) Sanford (b. 1868 in Paris, France). I am most interested in establishing the parentage of Ira Chestnut Young and connecting this line of Youngs to another Young line in McDonough Co. on whom I have quite a bit of info. Surnames with * are related to McDonough line

HILL, RELIFORD, RUTHERFORD, SEAGO posted by Shirley on Tuesday, September 14, 1999
I am searching for relatives of my desceased grandfather. He was born James Shadrack HILL Oct 12,1880 in Girard,IL. to William HILL & Nora RELIFORD OR RUTHERFORD.James had a sister and brother he lost contact with when he was very young. If you can help, please e-mail me.I would love to here from lost relatives.

CHAPMAN, MCINLAY, MCKINLEY, MILLER posted by Pam Brown on Wednesday, September 15, 1999
Searching for any info on family of Alexander Miller and Lavina (Levice, Luvey) McKinley. They lived in Macoupin Co. IL abt 1830 to 1840. Their Ch: Mary, Alexander W., Charles Chapman, Elizabeth, and Julia L. Charles b in Macoupin 1834. Elizabeth b Madison Co. 1838. Thank you for ANY help.

HICKMAN, SMITH posted by Charles Smith on Friday, September 17, 1999
Looking for imformation on my grandfather charles e. smith and his wife mary e.hickman - smith. Could have been living there in the macoupin co. in 1880. Had 2 children jessie and charles that we know of and could have been living in nilwood twp Ill..

DALTON, DURHAM, MITCHELL posted by Sue Flaherty on Saturday, September 18, 1999
I am looking for information on Jesse B Ash. He was married to Mary Frances Valentine.Known children Edward Jesse Ash, Addie Ash, Minnie Ash, Belle Ash

JONES posted by Trudy Spanier on Saturday, September 18, 1999
FRANK JONES b. abt 1850-1865 Illinois d. 1924 in Notus, Idaho married ELLA ??? b. 12-29-1864 Palmyra, Macoupin Co, Ill d. 1951 Idaho.. They married in Palmyra in 1880. I would like to find their marriage license to see if it tells anything about the parents or birthdate of FRANK JONES. Children: GEORGE B. JONES, WILLIAM E. JONES, JOHN G. JONES, REBECCA JONES, ELLA JONES,EARL M. JONES, HENRY F. JONES, LORENA JONES. Family moved from Palmyra in 1897 to Meridian Idaho. Is there anyone that can help me with marriage look up, etc? Thanks.

ENGLAND, STEWART posted by J D Mastin on Sunday, September 19, 1999
Need info - Zachariah Stewart, my gg-grandfather. In 1830 this family was in Macoupin Co., Ill. The Stewart Line as traced back by J. Douglas Mastin shows: Elizabeth F., 1855; Zachariah, 1810; John, 1782; James, 1755; Charles, 1746; James (I), 1720. Zachariah Stewart was an interesting individual because of his life time migration and the number of children that he and his wife Elizabeth England had over a period of about 25 years. (See Stewart Forum also.)

ALFERD, ALFORD, CARPENTER posted by Mike Hill on Wednesday, September 22, 1999
Looking for information on ALFORD / ALFERD CARPENTER. Alford Carpenter was born about 1785 in New Hampshire or Massachusetts. He is listed in the 1840, 1850, and 1860 census records living in Macoupin County, Illinois. Alford may have been related to a JOHN CARPENTER (b. in Ohio about 1814). John was the father of 5-6 children including sons John SETH and CHARLES R Carpenter. John died in Iowa about 1853. John s son Seth is enumerated as living in the Alford Carpenter household in the 1860 census. What is the connection between Alford and John? Are they father and son? Brothers? Cousins? Does anyone know this family?

HALPIN posted by jim clarkson on Saturday, October 2, 1999
I am looking for information on the Halpin surname in Gillespie, Macoupin county. My info is that the family lived there in the 1800s..there was a son named John who later moved to Decatur to become member of the police force, married and lived the rest of his life there. I'm hoping to find John's fami;y roots back at his birthplace. Thanks...Jim Clarkson up in Michigan

DOLBOW, GILMORE, SMITH posted by R. L. Smith on Sunday, October 3, 1999
G Grandfather George Smith born Macoupin County 1850. Father was Clark Smith, Mother Mary Dolbow. We think Clark moved to Illinois in 1839 when he was 10 years old. His Father was Reuben Smith, Mother was Nancy Gilmore. Other Children of Clark Smith and Mary Dolbow include Norman,William, Edmund, and Charles.

COLTON posted by Jim Admire on Wednesday, October 6, 1999
Seeking info on COLTON, Hugh who was the Q.M. Sergeant of the 122nd IL INF. He enlisted 9 Aug, 1862, mustered in 4 Sep, 1862, and was discharged on 2 Mar, 1863 for disability. He listed his place of residence as Carlinville.

DAVIS, WALTERS, WILLIAMS posted by Gary McCabe on Wednesday, October 13, 1999
Seeking relatives of Noble Walters. b 8/21/1807,KY and d.10/26/1859 in Macoupin County. His wife was Elizabeth Davis who died in Macoupin County 7/25/1881. Children included James B., b.8/2/1831, Martha Ann b. 8/22/1835 and Campbell b. 4/27/1847 who died in Macoupin County. Other children left the area and spawned the western branch of the family tree. Would like information about Noble and family in IL to fill in some of the gaps. My GGGgrandfather was David K. (son of Noble) who married Alice Williams in Montgomery IL in 1867.

CLARK, GEORGE, TRUE posted by Julie Clark Close on Wednesday, October 13, 1999
Hello. Isn't this fun?! I am researching Moses TRUE of Bunker Hill, IL 1805-1878. I'd love to hear from you if you know anything about his son James Clark True, civil war vet, born about 1849 who homesteaded in OK about 1876ish but was in Wichita, KS by fathers death in 1878. Also about Moses' daughter Mary George True born Feb 3, 1877 to his 4th wife, Betsy George True.

COLTON posted by Jim Admire on Friday, October 15, 1999
Seeking info on COLTON, Zane who served in Company I 32 IL INF during the Civil War.

EDWARDS, GOULD posted by Ruth Haire on Saturday, October 16, 1999
I am looking for information on E. Parke Edwards who married Nettie G. Gould in Macoupin County in 1896. Her parents were James Theodore Gould & Sarah Adeline Laird (Lahre). Her family was from Quincy,IL but as there are so many Edwards in Macoupin County I figure E. Parke Edwards must have been from here. I have no idea which branch of the Edwards he is descended from. They later moved to Detroit,MI where he practised medicine.Does any Edwards ancestors out there know who E. Parke Edwards parents were? Or any of his siblings? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, RBHaire@AOL.Com

EISIMINGER, MAYER, RAMSEY, REEVES, RIVES, SNELL, STERLING, TANNER posted by David Snell Coffman on Sunday, October 17, 1999
Researching: family of Henry and Amanda (MAYER} SNELL, of Virden Twp: any info on dau. Anna Mary SNELL (1859-1902);dau. "Ollie" (Eliza C.?) (1869-1956, d. in Springfield?) family of Myron B.(1837-1907)and Margaret ("Maggie") (RAMSEY) (abt 1849-1882)STERLING, M.02 Apr 1865 (Macoupin): vitals on: dau. Adeline: Ml EISIMINGER, son Ray; M2 TANNER. dau. Jessica: M. RIVES (REEVES), son Coy who had daughter Opal. Also, parents of Myron & Maggie?

FREEMAN, KABLE, WARRINGER posted by Daniel Castillo on Sunday, October 17, 1999
I'm researching my wife's ancestors: John William Freeman b. 13 Dec 1853, Virden, Macoupin, IL. d. 2 Feb 1926, Lead, Lawrence, SD. His parents were Peter S. Freeman b. 21 Aug 1806, Somerset Co., NJ. d. 5 Mar 1874, Virden, Macoupin, IL. m. 31 Oct 1839, Sangamon Co., IL, Elizabeth P. Warriner, b. 19 Oct 1820, KY, d. 25 Apr 1888, Virden, Macoupin, IL. I believe they had nine children. Any information or assistance will be appreciated. Daniel Castillo

GILPIN, PRUITT, RUYLE posted by Debbi Geer on Tuesday, October 19, 1999
May have information on your Macoupin Co IL Pruitt family. I believe that Jacob and Catherine were the children of Isaac and Mary Strickly Pruitt who married in Knox Co TN abt 1808 and later moved to Madison Co IL in a part which later became Greene Co IL. Isaac and Mary had 5 children. Isaac remarried Anna Gilpin and had two more children in late years. Two of the five children by Mary are Isaac born 1810 and Katherine (spelling varies) born 1812. I have had no other information for some years but in recent months believe that based on new information they are Isaac and Mary's. I'm not sure but I believe someone else is researching these two families but will have to double check my files. If you need more information on either the Pruitt or Ruyle families, let me know..

EVANS, PARKS posted by Florann Evans-Field on Tuesday, October 19, 1999
My father, Allyn Parks Evans, was born in Springfield, Il., in December of 1917 to William Allyn Evans and E. Edith Parks Evans. They lived in Verdon, in Macoupin Co., behind William Evans' parents house. Their names, we just learned from the new marriage postings site, were Allyn and Anne Evans. They were married in mid 1890s in Macoupin co. We know nothing more about our Evans family. If anyone does, please share info. My father is 82, and doesn't remember his father very well, and now would like to know his family-so would I. Thanks.

SATTGAST, SETCASS, SETTGAST posted by John Sattgast on Tuesday, October 19, 1999
Looking for information about Christian SETTGAST/SATTGAST. Lived in the Gillespie/Bunker Hill, Illinois area from the 1850s until his death on May 20, 1882. Seeking information about any brothers or sisters and sons and daughters. Especially interested to determine what part of Germany he came from. Married to Almina Schlachter. Any information is greatly appreciated.

CADORIN posted by Caerano on Saturday, October 23, 1999
Draft registration day for Macoupin County was Tuesday June 5, 1917. Listed is a JOE CADORIN #866. How do I obtain the information in the draft record, about this person?

CHAPMAN, KENNEDY posted by Rick Brown on Sunday, October 24, 1999
I am researching the family of Charity KENNEDY born abt 1812. She married John R. CHAPMAN (b abt 1816 in NC) on 23 August 1838 in Macoupin County IL. Their son, Andrew, lived part of his life in Montgomery County where his son, Harry Earl CHAPMAN, was born in 1884. I am looking for ANY information on their ancestors, descendants, any land records, etc. The 1850 Macoupin Co, IL census included the following:
CHAPMAN, JOHN R.......34/b. NC....farmer
Charity..........38/b. NC
Cela.................9/b. IL
James..............8/b. IL
Andrew............6/b. IL
Joseph D..........5/b. IL
Dela.................4/b. IL
Nancy..............2/b. IL
John W............10 months old/b. IL
Canada, Tencesca.....20/b. IN (male..farm hand??)
Canada, Uly.............16/b. IN (female)
Thanks in advance for any assistance or comunication. Rick Brown

FUNDERBURK, HILL posted by Chuck Hill on Sunday, October 31, 1999
I am looking for relatives and information about my fathers ancestors. My father Charles Hill was born Oct. 31, 1908 in Staunton IL. His father Hugh Hill was born June 7, 1889 I believe in Gillispie. My grandmother Mamie or Martha Funderburk was born in Staunton. She had two brothers, Otto and Charlie and three sisters, Lindy, Daisy and Della or Delly. Delly died in the 1940's or 50's and is buried in Staunton.

BENNYWORTH, FLETCHER posted by Robert Fletcher on Monday, November 1, 1999
Interested in John Hunter Fletcher, d 15 Oct. 1879, Nilwood, Macoupin Co., Il. who married Alice Bennyworth on 9 Aug. 1839, Greene Co., Il. Lived in Macoupin Co., Il. Had 7 childen. Any information most welcome.

CLARK, HUTCHESON posted by Mary Zeller on Tuesday, November 2, 1999
Reuben CLARK and Elizabeth HUTCHESON were married in Macoupin County, IL Am trying to get information on the children of this couple to see if they are the parents of Reuben Clark born on Aug 24, 1849 in IL. Can anyone help me? Thanks in advance Mary

ARNETT posted by Noel on Friday, November 5, 1999
ARNETT, John H. born June14,1882 in Chicago, IL. Looking for information about his parents. His father is listed as John ARNETT and his wife as unknown. Does anyone have 1880 and 1890 census or any other information source that may have this information? We do not known if John H. had any other siblings or how long they were in Chicago. any help would be appreciated. Thank you Noel mrputterer@netzero.net

FICKE, GRIFFITH, LAIR, PRICHARD, PRICHETT, PRITCHARD posted by Linda R. F. Arnold on Wednesday, November 17, 1999
Need information on Katherine "Kate" LAIR, dau. of Charles & Nancy LAIR who married 10 Feb. 1831 Macoupin Co. Isaac PRICHARD (PRICKETT/PRITCHARD) and their family. She was last listed 1880 Census IL, Macoupin Co. in Carlinville as "washer woman", age 69. He was last listed 1850 Census IL, Macoupin Co. as Laborer, age 42. The 1879 History of Macoupin County calls her "Aunty PRITCHARD of Carlinville." Who were his parents? When and where did they die and are buried? Are there any descendants of this couple working on this line? The known children are: Mary E. PRITCHARD b. 1841 IL m1 by 1860 Benjamin FICKE; m2 by 1880 John W. GRIFFITH; Isaac N. PRITCHARD b. 1843 IL; William M. PRITCHARD b. 1849 IL; Samuel PRICHARD b. 1852 IL; and Sarah PRICHARD b. 1855 IL. Working on a book of the known descendants of Charles & Nancy LAIR. Her branch is lacking of information and need help with her descendants. Any information is appreciated.

KATZENMAIER posted by Dennis Katzenmaier on Thursday, November 18, 1999
I am looking for information on my father Walter or any other persons named KATZENMAIER. I have very little information to work with. I know my Walter was divorced from a woman named Edith on April 17th, 1937. Edith ? lived in Girard, IL. They had a son Wendell who died during a school outing.

COLE, SMITH, STALCUP posted by Verda (Dillinger) George on Sunday, November 21, 1999
Searching for John Wesley STALCUP and wife Narcissus SMITH who supposedly married in this county of Macoupin on January 4, 1881, city of Palmyra. Also born a daughter here named Molissa Alice. John's father was Joseph STALCUP and mother was Margie COLE. John and Narcissus had 8 children whose names were Molissa Alice, Mary Francis, Allen Sylvester, Rosa Bell, Minnie Rachel, Nimuel Edward, Jessie Albert and Eugene H. Any help would be very much appreciated. Three of these children were supposedly born in Bond County Illinois, Mary Francis, Allen S., and Rosa Bell. Thanks, Verda

AMMONS, WESTWOOD posted by Donna Westwood on Sunday, November 21, 1999
I am looking for facts, stories, newspaper clipings etc. about the WESTWOOD or AMMONS Families. As would love to share info.

GREEAR, NOBLET, OSTERMAN posted by Donna Westwood on Sunday, November 21, 1999
I am seeking info/ anc./ desc./ par./ sib/ dod and birth of Thomas GREEAR. His son Lon was born 2 Nov 1892 in Staunton, IL. Lon married Signa OSTERMAN. I can't read the writing who Thomas married, but he may have married Emma NOBLET?

BISHOP, DYER posted by Julie Harrison on Thursday, November 25, 1999
Request info on William G. BISHOP, m. Olla Elizabeth DYER Nov. 6, 1854. Also was in Company K, 122nd Reg. IL vol. Need his parents names and any other info.

ARNOLD, CLAUSSEN, EDWARDS, FROGG, FROGGE, MCCOLLOM, RUYLE posted by Juli Claussen on Friday, November 26, 1999
I know there are several others researching the ARNOLD family of Macoupin Co. I have photos I would like to share of Polly RUYLE ARNOLD (my g-g-grandmother), her dau. Avia ARNOLD EDWARDS (my g-grandmother), and her son James Washington ARNOLD and 2nd wife, Edie EDWARDS ARNOLD. I am happy to send copies at cost to anyone interested. Juli CLAUSSEN

BELCHER, BOYLE, BURK, DRENNAN, HART, HOWARD, LOVELL, PITMAN posted by Warren Lawrence on Saturday, November 27, 1999
I'm looking for information on the following BELCHER's in Macoupin county. 1.Lewis BELCHER, age 17 b. IN with Charles DRENNAN family in 1850 census. 2.Mary BELCHER, age 14 b. IN with B.T. BURK family in the 1850 census 3. Melinda BELCHER age 12 b. IN with Margaret HOWARD family in the 1850 census. 4. Nancy BELCHER m. James BOYLE in 1845, Macoupin county 5. Martha BALCHER/BELCHER m. Charles LOVELL 1848, Macoupin. 6. Emily BELCHER m. 1856 William J. HART, Macoupin. I believe the BELCHER's connect to my Lewis PITMAN family.

NEWELL, SOLOMON posted by Robert Fletcher on Wednesday, December 8, 1999
Interested in the James Newell and Ann Solomon family. Had a dau.Elizabeth C. Newell b 10 Sept. 1823 Franklin, Simpson Co., KY and d 10 June 1892, Macoupin Co., IL. She married Dempsey Noble Solomon 4 June 1846, Macoupin Co., Il. Any information most welcome.

ANGEL, ARCHIBALD, BAILEY, FAULKNER, HALL, MANTLE, MOORE posted by Lynda Flaherty on Friday, December 10, 1999
I am searching for information about the parents of James HALL dob 4-15-1849. He had a brother George W. HALL He was born in 1844. Both in Kentucky. I do not know where in KY. James HALL married Elizabeth FAULKNER in 1869 in Macoupin County Illinois, they had at least one daughter Lunetta HALL. James was a Baptist Lay minister and the owner of a butcher shop or grocery store in Nilwood Illinois. He died in Nilwood on 12-21-1912. Lunetta married and I have information on her husband and children. I found a 1850 Census in Crittenden KY with: James HALL 59 YRS - Rebecca HALL 45 YRS - James HALL 1YR - Jane HALL 16 YR. Also in the home was WILLIAM MOORE 21 - ?? MOORE 19 Male - F?? MOORE 18 Female - ?? Moore 13 Female. I don t know the relationship if any to the MOOREs and the HALLs. This may not even James and George's family. I am really stuck on this one. Any help to find information on James s & George's parents would be appreciated. Lynda

ANDERSON, TROUT posted by Jack Magee on Friday, December 10, 1999
Seeking information on Elkanah TROUT and his wife America Carpenter ANDERSON. They moved to Macoupin County between 1860 and 1870 from St. Charles County, MO. A William TROUT has a farm nearby, probably a brother.

ANDREWS, FRANZ posted by Dolores Andrews on Monday, December 13, 1999
I am looking for the family of William Edward ANDREWS b 3-3-1864.Married Caroline W. FRANZ 11-22-1897. A possible brother Joel 1867. I have a letter 1854 to "Brother William...by way of Edward". William and Joel/or their family was to have owned "quite a bit of property". I know these men spent some of their time in the Jersey County area, have "no record" of this but do have my grandfather as proof!

EICHEN, HEINKEL posted by Christian Heinkel on Friday, December 17, 1999
Looking for information on George L. EICHEN (1838 - 1919) and his wife Pauline EICHEN (HEINKEL) (1854 - 1938) who lived south of Carlinville near Macoupin Station.

BELLE, BLACKMORE, BOTTOMLY, CASTEEL, EDWARDS, ENOS, HULL, HUNTER, KIRBY, MASTON, MCCULLEY, MCGINNIS, MOORE, MURPHY, MYERS, SAILOR, STOCKTON, WATERS, WATKINS, WHITE, WILSON, WOLF, WORRELL posted by Jim Enos on Saturday, December 18, 1999
Searching for ENOS ancestors pre-Macoupin County, cir.1856, originating in Blount Cnty TN and in SC, NC. Have plenty of families and names to share and match-up on this surname. Seeking families of WILSON. My Grandmother was Eva Glade WILSON ENOS, daughter of Horatio Hon WILSON and Belva Ann MASTON WILSON. Who were her siblings, grandparents?? Surnames related to ENOS in Macoupin include MURPHY, MOORE, WHITE, BELLE, WATKINS, WOLF, KIRBY (1850-1875) and EDWARDS, STOCKTON, HULL and WORRELL (cir.1875-later) Also HUNTER, SAILOR, MCCULLEY, BLACKMORE, MYERS, BOTTOMLY, MCGINNIS and WATERS.

BARNES, CARTER, LAIR posted by Linda R. F. Arnold on Friday, December 24, 1999
Carl CARTER placed a query in April 1999 looking for information on his grandfather, Carl C. CARTER and Ephraim CARTER (his great grandfather). I have some information for you Carl CARTER on the these people. I have several items your grandfather, Carl C. CARTER wrote and mailed to his cousin, Maude (LAIR) BARNES in 1936 and in 1946-47 pertaining to family history. You can contact me at: Linda R.F. Arnold 28253 Stillwater Drive Menifee, CA 92584-8050 Phone: (909) 672-9488 E-Mail: lara93@gateway.net

SMITH, TURNER posted by Erma Lee Masters on Monday, December 27, 1999
If someone has the time please check the1860 Marion Co. IL census for my gr gr grandfather Abner TURNER, b. NY and his wife, Rosella (SMITH), b. NY children: Jesse, b. 1839; Hamilton b. 1837; Ranslor b.1842; McDonald b. 1846 and Mary Jane b.1850. Thank you.

SHORTES posted by Rhonda Shortes on Saturday, January 8, 2000
Looking for members of the Samuel S. and Mary (BURL-BERL-BURRELL maiden name) SHORTES family. They were married in Chesterfield, Ill. in 1851.

SCOTT posted by John Warstler on Saturday, January 8, 2000
Am looking for descendants of Benjamin T. and Christine/Christianna Scott. 1850 US census for Greene Co. IL has Benjamin T. (45) and Christine (43) both of KY living in Athensville area. Children are Wyethe (18), Mary Ann (16), Sarah (14), Emily T. (12), Nancy (10), Patsey (8), Benjamin F. (7), and John H. (3). 1860 US census for Greene Co. IL has Benjamin T. (56) and Christianna (53) both of KY living in Athensville area. Children are Emily (22), Nancy (20), B F. (16), John H. (13), Francis (10), Malinda (6), and Philip (4). Children may have married into families of surrounding cos., including Macoupin. Am looking for ancestors/descendants. Benjamin T. is my gg-grandfather. Anyone have info here?.

DEWHIRST posted by Norma Garrett on Saturday, January 15, 2000
DEWHIRST, George, Looking for info on this family. He was b-abt 1811 in England, went to Canada, then to Macoupin Co. Ill. Wife Judith, children: Mary, Henry, Elizabeth, William, Caroline, Albert, Emma, James.

EBBLER, OERTEL posted by cathy wilson on Sunday, January 16, 2000
I am currently doing research on my mother's family. My mother was raised in Brighton. Her parents were Fred W. OERTEL & Emma EBBLER. My mother was the youngest of their 14 (!) childen. Most all of her brother & sisters have passed away as has my mother. I can"t seem to find any information on the OERTEL's or EBBLER's. I do know that my grandparents had a farm & my grandfather also painted. Supposedly he painted the murals on the ceiling of the Methodist Church in town. Could this be true? Could someone let me know?

RAMEY posted by Paul Farnsworth on Wednesday, January 26, 2000
I am looking for the Parents of Margret Louis RAMEY. She was born in Carlinville, Ill in 1893.

Posted by David Little on Sunday, January 30, 2000
I'm trying to find a source for the records of the Bunker Hill City Cemetery. Does anyone know who I should contact?

BRINKMAN, KNEMOELLER, SAWYER posted by Pat Knamiller on Monday, January 31, 2000
I am looking for information on Rudolph Carl KNEMOELLER and Iola SAWYER. Rudolph died in 1924 of gun shoot wounds. Any information on him or his wife would greatly help. His father's name was Fredrick KNEMOELLER and we think his mother's name was Wilhelmine BRIKMAN.