Queries August 2001 thru February 2002

DOBYNS posted by Toni Dobyns on Tuesday, August 7, 2001
Looking for information on a Bat Anderon Dobyns died in 1964 in Illinois... I have a birth cert for his daughter Molly that is delayed and has him living in Gillespie in 1952... any help or direction would be appreciated... Thanks!!!! Toni Dobyns

MAGUIRE, PADDOCK posted by Carleen Brown on Sunday, August 12, 2001
Looking for information on John Paddock and wife Emma, both born in England about 1832/1833. On 1880 Macoupin census they were living in Brighton with sons Thomas, b abt 1859, Benjamin b abt 1861, Harry b abt 1864 and daughter Jennie, b abt 1862, all born in Illinois. Possibility Thomas married Laura Angeline Maguire in Madison County January 30, 1881. Any help greatly appreciated.

SIMPSON posted by Walter Parrish on Tuesday, August 14, 2001
I am looking for the parents of John SIMPSON (b abt 1816), Franklin B SIMPSON (b about 1828), Gideon Blackburn SIMPSON (b abt 1840), and James H and William C SIMPSON (b abt 1841). I have reason to believe that their parents had died prior to 1850, as the 1850 census shows Gideon, William and James living with Franklin and his family. I assume that Hendley SIMPSON is related but I don't know the relationship. The 1840 Census shows Hendley, William M and John F SIMPSON all living in Macoupin County. Any help would be welcomed.

EDWARDS, MCAFEE, MILLER posted by Pam Brown on Thursday, August 16, 2001
Looking for information on the William Miller family of Macoupin and Madison Co's. William was md to a Catherine or Katherine. They were active in Zion's Church Society. He was a school commissioner, and they bought and sold lots of land around the 1820's and 30's. I also would like information on Benjamin Franklin Edwards and his wife Eliza, also in Macoupin about the same time period. Were William and Eliza siblings? Any help greatly appreciated. Pam Brown

JESPERSON, LOWE, POND, ROBINSON posted by Steve Belch on Sunday, August 19, 2001
Looking for info on John Humphrey Pond born in Macoupin Co in 1835..... parents originally from Tennessee... Names Unknown... John H Pond moved to San Louis Obispo Co California... Need to find Info on parents , brothers and sisters...any family related info would be great. please reply to senk@qwest.net

BUSHELL, NALEY posted by Kathleen Sadler on Monday, August 20, 2001
I am looking for information about John b. 1825-28 and Margaret (maybe Naley) b. 1835 Bushell. They were both born in Ireland and I do not know when they immigrated. They were definitely in the 1870 and 1880 Macoupin Co. census; however, I believe they were there in the 1850's. John and Margaret may have married on 6/30/1857. They had the following children: Mary b. 1860, Patrick b. 1864; Katherine b. 1866; Margaret b. 1868, Bridget b. 1870 and Agnes b. 1873. Any information about this family, please email me at kathnel@msn.com. Thank you. Kathleen Sadler

BETTIS, SHORES, SLAGLE posted by David Loren Shores on Monday, August 20, 2001
Information on the Shores Family

LOVELESS, SPROW posted by Margaret Perkkio on Sunday, August 26, 2001
Illinois State Census 1865 Town 8 Range not clear, of Macoupin Co. No-3 1/2, line 13 lists what could be C. Sprow. The microfilm copy I viewed was not clear on the left side. I am trying to locate the parents of George Sprow, b 1-10-1849 in Bement, IL. George worked as farm hand on Comer farms in Macoupin Co in 1870. He married Amanda Jane Loveless 11-19-1873 in Springfield. Would anyone know if the name is Sprow and have any information? Thank you, Margaret

MAPES, WHITFIELD posted by Marna Deats on Monday, August 27, 2001
Have available a copy of marriage license of Joseph Whitfield and Lillian Mapes . married in Macoupin county on april 23 1895. Does anyone have any data on Whitfield family. Especially looking for connection between Lilly Whitfield and Ada Whitfield. marnadeats@hotmail.com

EDWARDS, MACINLY, MCAFEE, MCKINLEY, MILLER posted by Pam Brown on Tuesday, August 28, 2001
Looking for information on Hannibal Miller and family. Hannibal bought land from my gggf, Alexander Miller in the 1830's in Madison and Macoupin Co's. Any information greatly appreciated. Pam

BOUNDS, CLAFLIN, CLAFLLIN, GREEN, PERRY, TUCKER, WHITLOCK posted by Dona Perry Meeker on Wednesday, August 29, 2001
I am looking for info on Elijah Perry married Mrs . Martha Claflin in Macoupin co. in 1875. can find nothing on the Claflins. Elijah married 1st Amy Jane Bounds in Knoxville, TN. Martha and Elijah both must have died in 1880 and gave Charles, their youngest son, to John and Elizabeth Mcghee, also was with the Hennell family would like to know if Claflin was Martha's maiden name or maybe she had been married before or if she died in IL or on the way back from Kansas or MO.

ATTEBERRY, BOEHME, CAYWOOD, GROVES, KARRICK, PARKER, TITSWORTH, TUNNELL posted by Chris Grove Surgis on Wednesday, September 5, 2001
CAYWOOD-GROVES SEEKING OTHER RESEARCHERS WORKING ON THIS FAMILY: FRANK GROVES AND WIFE MARY ELVIRA CAYWOOD. MARY E. CAYWOOD IS DAU. OF JOHN CAYWOOD AND MARY EUGENIA (PARKER) CAYWOOD. OTHER SURNAMES CONNECTED WITH THIS FAMILY: TUNNELL, PARKER, GROVES, LUDWID AND ADDAIR, SOME WERE FOUND IN CARROLLTON AND PLAINVIEW, IL AREAS PLEASE CONTACT ME: CHRIS IN MONTGOMERY CO., IL

MADISON, SNYDER, STIGLER, WARD, WILLIAMS, WORTH posted by Mary Riley on Saturday, September 8, 2001
Looking for descendants of John Dearborn Williams, born Michigan 23 Feb. 1852, died Macoupin County 28 Feb. 1918. Married Josephine Riggins 18 Nov. 1877, Macoupin Co. Children - E. R. Williams, Jesse Worth, Mae Snyder, Ethel Ward, Rose Stigler. John's parents were Richard W. Williams and Mary Elizabeth Madison. I am a descendant of Mary Madison by her second husband and wish to exchange information.

BUCK, HANSHAW, HARDING, JACKSON posted by Doris (Harding) Svoboda on Tuesday, September 11, 2001
I am looking for death of Brice Bradley Jackson born 19 Aug. 1807. He died between 1860 and 1863. Any help will be appreciated.

CHAPPELL, DUGGER, PENN posted by Thomas Brent on Tuesday, September 18, 2001
I looking for infomation on Grace Brent nee Dugger/Barton Dugger/Samuel Barton Dugger/Sophia Grace Dugger nee Chappell/Sarah Dugger nee Penn.

ADDAIR, CAYWOOD, GROVE, GROVES, LUGWIG, PARKER, TUNNELL posted by Chris Grove Surgis on Friday, September 21, 2001
GROVE(S) UPDATE-MACOUPIN CO., IL NEW DATA ON FRANK GROVES AND WIFE MARY CAYWOOD GROVES. MARY IS DAU. OF JOHN CAYWOOD (MD 3-3-1878 IN MACOUPIN CO., IL) AND MARY EUGENIA(PARKER)GROVES(B 11-26-1855 PLAINVIEW, IL). PARENTS OF MARY EUGENIA (PARKER) GROVES IS DANIEL PARKER AND ELVIRA ADELINE TUNNEL. CHILDREN OF FRANK GROVES AND MARY E. (CAYWOOD)GROVES: FRANCES GROVE(S) B. 1897 HOWARD GROVE(S);ORVILLE GROVE(S)(MD. PAULINE J. BAKER); CLIFFORD GROVE(S);MYRTLE GROVE(S);HATTIE GROVE(S);CHARLES GROVE(S). THE NEWEST INFO FROM JIM LEWIS RESEARCH. OTHER SURNAMES CONNECTED WITH THIS FAMILY: PARKER, LUGWIG, TUNNELL, ADDAIR. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF THIS IS A CONNECTION. CHRIS IN MONTGOMERY CO., IL, wsurgis@earthlink.net

BRENT, DUGGER, HOECKER posted by Thomas Brent on Sunday, September 23, 2001
I am looking for information on the Hoecker family. My grandmother Grace Brent nee Dugger cousin Don Hoecker lived in Nilwood Illinois in 1960's. Thank you. Thomas D Brent

EDWARDS, MCKINLEY, MILLER posted by Pam Brown on Friday, October 5, 2001
Does anyone have any information on Notary Publics in Macoupin Co. IL in the 1830's? Did they fill out a form to get a license? Are these available anywhere? Any information greatly appreciated. Pam

FARRAR posted by Mark Young on Sunday, October 7, 2001
FARRAR - looking for a Jno. Farrar b. Dec. 19 1819 d. Nov. 4, 1884 m. Sarah and had the following children: Jana Farrar, Parlee Farrar, Sherman Grant Farrar (S.G.), Mary Farrar, Dela Farrar, Lola Farrar, Lucinda Belle Farrar and Barbara Farrar.

BRENT, DUGGER posted by Thomas Brent on Friday, October 12, 2001
My Grandmother Grace Dugger Brent and Grandfather Harry Brent are buried in Rural Methodist Cemetery in Shaws Point Township next to the Rural Methodist Church. Does anyone know the address of this church so I can write to them to see if they have any records on my Grandmother and her family,the Samuel B. Dugger family. Thank you. Thomas Brent

ALEXANDER, BECK, GAYLER, OHMSTED posted by Gordon on Friday, October 12, 2001
My great, great grandmother Clarissa J. (Alexander) Beck was married to Joseph E. Gayler by a minister of the gospel, E. B. Ohmsted. I would like to have information on the Rev. Ohmsted, what faith, etc.

BUSHELL, CLIFFORD, LYNCH, LYONS, MCCARTHY, PHAYER posted by Kathleen Sadler on Thursday, October 18, 2001
I am looking for information about John and Margaret BUSHELL. Immigrated from Ireland (probably Co. Clare), they were living in Macoupin Co., Ill in the 1870 and 1880 census, but they were living in Illinois earlier than that because all their children were born in Illinois. They had the following children: Mary Theresa b.1860/61 m. William Lyons Patrick b.1864 m. ? Katherine b. 1866 m. John Lynch Margaret b. 1868 m. Charles Phayer Bridget b. 1870 m. _____McCarthy Agnes b. 1873 m. Michael A. Clifford Any information would be appreciated. My email address is kathnel@msn.com. Thanks. Kathleen Sadler

CHAPMAN, MILLS, NIVENS, SOLOMON, YOWELL posted by Maryellen Nead Salazar on Tuesday, October 30, 2001
Anna Eliza (Ann E.) Yowell b. ca 1843 KY d. ca 1907, m. 21 Oct 1862 Macoupin Co., IL to Thomas Jefferson Solomon, b. 8 Feb 1840 North Palmyra, Macoupin, IL d. 3 Dec 1875 North Palmyra, Macoupin, IL. Anna and Thomas were the parents of Francis B. b. 14 Apr 1861; Unknown b. bef 1866; Fannie Gertrude b. 30 Mar 1866 and Lewis Solomon b. 22 Nov 1868. Anna m2 Patterson Nivens (widower of Sarah Chapman) on 2 Aug 1877 Macoupin Co., IL. Anna and Patterson were the parents of Julia, Roy and Ann Nivens. Thomas Jefferson Solomon's sister Louisa b. 3 May 1837 North Palmyra, Macoupin, IL m1 Henry Yowell b. ca 1835 d. 15 Jun 1864 North Palmyra, Macoupin, IL, m2 27 Nov 1884 Macoupin Co., IL to James M. Mills b. 18 Oct 1827 Scott Co., IL. Who were Anna Yowell parents and siblings? Are Henry Yowell and Anna Yowell siblings? Thank you for your time!

SCHOPER posted by Rose Thornton on Monday, November 5, 2001
I'm trying to find information about Standard City and the Schoper Mine. I'm writing a book about Sears Homes and the story of the $1 million order that Standard Oil placed in 1918 with Sears, to erect houses in Standard City, Carlinville and Wood River is a fascinating bit of history. I'm trying to find out more about the Schoper Mines and the fate of those 12 Sears Homes that were located across the road from the Powerhouse in Standard City. And was there ever a city named Schoper? And what happened to it? Thanks! Rose Thornton Alton, IL

SMITH posted by Caroline Schoch on Sunday, November 11, 2001
Irvin and Nancy Smith lived in Macoupin Co. Ill.Irvin died Jan.9,1905 and Nancy died Nov.27,1895. They had 7 children. About 1856 they took in Frederick from the St. Louis Orphans Asylum of St. Louis Mo. as an indentured servant. He never knew his own last name so he took the name of Smith since he lived with them. I would like to correspond with anyone who may have information on this family to see if there was ever any mention of Frederick in the family history. Thank you. Caroline

GRAHAM, JUDGE posted by Marlene Shake on Friday, November 23, 2001
Looking for information on a Graham/Judge family. Thomas Graham, b. Dalmellington, SCT 1867 came to U.S. ca. 1888-90. Married Mary Annie Judge at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Chicago, IL June 1890. Mary Annie b. Old Cumnock, SCT. Her parents Brown and Sarah Judge were from Magnerafelt, Ireland before going to SCT. Thomas Graham killed in Benld, IL Jan. 1907 in a train accident. Mary Annie moved to Chicago, IL ca. 1911, then on to Racine, WI ca. where she died in 1937. Children of Thomas and Mary Annie Graham: Andrew, b. 1891, Annie b. SCT 1893, Isabelle b. 1895 Springfield, IL, John, Michael, Thomas, James, Francis. All help appreciated.

BURNS, ESKEW, REED, WORTHY posted by Carol Amrein on Wednesday, November 28, 2001
I am looking for information on family of Hugh Burns and wife Daisy Reed, who lived at least part of their married life in Litchfield,1940's or early 1950's.Daisy was my grandmothers sister, grandma being Jessie Eskew. Jessie and Daisys mother also lived in Litchfield for some time. Possibly 1940's.An old address book I found puts Mrs. W.A. Reed on E. Edwards Street.I believe her first name was Susanna, but I'm not 100% sure. Any help would be appreciated.

CASTELLUBER, CASTELUBER posted by Dorival Castelluber on Friday, December 7, 2001
I like to locate Castelluber data in USA . In Brazil, Argentina ,and Italy I know that ,but in USA I only know names of immigrants : Angela Castelluber, Joseph Castelluber, Pietro Castelluber and Giuseppe Castelluber. No more data about them.

TARRAN posted by Ben Tarran on Friday, December 14, 2001
Looking for information regarding the surname of Tarran. Grandfather was named Benjamin Tarran and Grandmother was Edith Tarran. My father's name was Raymond Tarran, both him and my grandfather died in Benld, Ill. Any info would be great.

GLENNY posted by Laurie Ross on Friday, December 14, 2001
LOOKING FOR ANY HELP FOR THE GLENNY FAMILY THAT LIVED IN MACOUPIN CO. ILLINOIS AROUND 1874 TO 1900. WILLIAM WEST GLENNY MARRIED KATE BIXLER IN 1874. HAD SON IN 1876 NAMED EARNEST C. GLENNY. WILLIAM WEST GLENNY DIED IN MACOUPIN CO.BETWEEN 1876 AND 1880 BUT CAN'T FIND DEATH DATE. HE HAD A WILL AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW I CAN GET A COPY OF IT BY MAIL SINCE I LIVE IN OHIO. THANKS,LAURIE

HUGHES posted by JoAnn Cantrell on Thursday, January 3, 2002
Would like to request an 1870 census look-up for Wm. K. HUGHES and wife Mary. Wm HUGHES was b. ca 1830 in VA or OH ..Children would probably include a daughter named Rhoda b. ca 1878 ILL b. ca 1830 VA . May include a son Jams M. HUGHES.

LEBHERZ posted by Joshua Lebherz on Thursday, January 3, 2002
Gustav Adolph Lebherz

BALDWIN, BOLTZ, DALTON, GATES, GIBSON, SELL, WEIR, WRIGHT posted by Marti (Baldwin) Swanson on Friday, January 4, 2002
Charles Charlie GIBSON, b IL abt 1869 Charles Charlie GIBSON was born in IL about 1869, the son of Isham GIBSON II (26 Jan 1845 IL-5 July 1883 Turney, Clinton Co, MO; buried Brethren Cemetery, Clinton Co, MO) and Amanda Jane BALDWIN GIBSON (3 Feb 1847 Montgomery Co, IN-25 Sept 1870; buried Virden Cemetery, Macoupin Co, IL). Isham and Amanda married 23 Dec 1868 in Sangamon Co, IL. Son Charlie, a family legend until he appeared in the 1880 Bates Co, MO, census, was "Charles" and age 11 in that census. Amanda was one of twelve children of William Crooks BALDWIN (1809 Butler Co, OH-3 June 1889 Virden, Macoupin Co, IL; buried Virden) and Cyrena DALTON BALDWIN (14 July 1815? Madison Co, KY-2 July 1880 Virden, Macoupin Co, IL; buried Virden). Other children were John M, Julia A, Francis Marion, William Alexander, Jerome Bonaparte Joe, an unknown son, Amy Elizabeth, Thomas Hampton, Buel, Amy Ann Emma BOLTZ, and Mary Virginia Mollie WEIR. Isham II was the s/o Isham GIBSON I (1803 TN-6 Dec 1875 MO; buried Rogers Cemetery, Bates Co, MO) & Elizabeth GATES GIBSON (1810 KY-20 Dec 1879 MO). Other children of Isham I & Elizabeth were Andrew P, Javan, Daniel Boone, George W, Lean C, Frances Garth, Alexander M, Elizabeth, Roxana Gitlin, and Slitha/Celithia Cummings. Another child died in infancy. The senior Gibsons migrated to Bates Co, MO, in 1871 after Isham I s long career as an itinerant Brethren preacher in southern IL. They undoubtedly had Isham II and toddler Charlie in tow. George Sell had been sent to Clinton Co by the Brethren church. Perhaps that explains how Isham II and Emma met. In any event, Emma SELL (17 Feb 1855 Blair Co, PA-11 Aug 1927) became the second wife of Isham GIBSON II on 2 May 1872 in Clinton Co, MO. Emma's first son was born about 1873; at least three additional children followed. After Isham's death, she married Robert C WRIGHT 25 Nov 1885 in Clinton Co, MO, and had at least three more children. Emma was the d/o George SELL (1833-1913; buried Brethren Cemetery, Clinton Co, MO, next to son-in-law Isham GIBSON II) and his wife Elizabeth (1834-1911). They had had at least 2 daughters, Laura and Emma. Children of Isham Gibson II: Charles (11 in 1880 census) Wilburn (7 in 1880 census) George (5 in 1880 census) Earnest [sic] (3 in 1880 census) Bertha (b July 1881) I would appreciate receiving any information regarding what happened to Charles Gibson after 1880. I have a good deal of information on his ancestors and their descendants and would be delighted to share. Marti (Baldwin) Swanson at cygnetnest@aol.com

CONNER, DAVIES, GRIFFITHS, MARTIN, NAGY, NORRIS, WATSON, WATTS posted by Jeannie Allred on Wednesday, January 9, 2002
Looking for relatives of Catherine Davies, Eliza Davies (Davis) Jacob T. Griffiths, David John Griffiths, Georgiene Martin, Lizzie Griffiths Conner, Ella Griffiths Watson, Lucille Griffiths Nagy, Sadie Watts. I belive these people were from around Nilwood, Greenridge (Macoupin County) or Divernon (Sangamon County) Illinois

RICHARDSON, ROBERTSON posted by Don Matson on Friday, January 11, 2002
Looking for birth, death dates, burial place, children or any descendants of William H. Richardson b. ca. 1833 Ky. who married in Shelby Co.,Ky. to Lucinda Ellen Robertson on 11/17/1836. She was b. ca. 1833 Ky. They were on 1850 census of Macoupin Co.,Il. on p. 228B. Were they are any other census records of Macoupin Co.,Il. after 1850?

REYNOLDS posted by Don Matson on Saturday, January 12, 2002
Need death date, age & burial place of Nancy Reynolds, wife of Lewis. She was b. ca. 1827 Ky. & died between 1860-1870 in Macoupin Co.,Il.

Posted by Julie Goheen on Saturday, January 12, 2002
Could someone tell me if their is an address or contact person for Lands Cemetery in order to see if there are any cemetery records for some of my ancestors. Thanks for your time and help! Julie

RICHARDSON, ROBERTSON posted by Don Matson on Monday, January 14, 2002
Regarding my query of 1/12/02 under RICHARDSON, ROBERTSON The birth dates of William Harrison Richardson & his wife Lucinda Ellen Robertson are both born ca. 1813 in the Shelby Co., Ky. area. They are also on the 1860 census of Macoupin Co.,Il. again with no children. When did they die, where are they buried, did they have any children & are they on the 1870 & 80 Macoupin Co., Il. census??????

BOWLING, HEYDLEMANN, HEYDLMANN, WHITE posted by Jo Davis on Saturday, January 19, 2002
Sirname BOWLING and HEYDLEMANN (HEYDLMANN) married Macoupin co. 1-22-1857. Who were their people? Where was Mr. Bowling from and why did they come here? Mrs (widow) Heydlemann was from Morgan co Tenn. Did one or both of them have relatives here. Puzzle !

CORNMAN, HALL posted by Nancy Malone on Wednesday, January 23, 2002
Augustus H. and Margaret Jane(Hall)CORNMAN moved from Troy to Girard by 1860. He served as a Captain in Co.C.14th Inf Reg IL until Aug 1863. He died in 1866. They had many children. Searching for information on their marriages and children. Also looking for HALL kin.

BINSHADLER, KELLEY, RODEMYER, ROTHMEIER, ROTHMEYER, SUTTER posted by richard rodemyer on Thursday, January 24, 2002
I am looking for any info. on the Rodemyer, Rothmeier family from Macoupin county, also Rothmeyer. The name was spelled any of those, but all the same family. Martin Rothmeier, Adam G. Rothmeier, Adam G. Rothmeier Jr, Valentin C. Rothmeier, William Rothmeier, Louisa Rothmeier Kelley, They were farmers in Brushy Mound township in 1870, 1880. Have lost data on some family members after 1880. Valentin is my g-gf. He relocated to LaCrosse,Wisconsin around late 1880's.

CONLEE, DRUM, GRIDER, ROE posted by Ray Gryder on Thursday, January 24, 2002
Looking for info on the family of Silas R. DRUM and wife Mary ROE. Both are buried in Scottville Township in Land Cemetery, Macoupin Co., IL. Also somehow possible connected to Silas is the GRIDER family. Descendants of Martin Sumpter GRIDER are also buried in the Land Cemetery. Martin's son Marshall F. GRIDER. The GRIDER family was also in the Morgan Co., IL area. Silas' mother was ??? GRIDER (2nd wife of Philip DRUM). They were from the Lincoln Co., NC area. Don't know the connection between the two GRIDER families, but sure there is one. Also, looking for info on Sarah Louise CONLEE (GRIDER), b. 1856, d. 1941 and buried in Weller Cmty., South Palmyra Township. Don't know her GRIDER husband's name. Help! Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ray Gryder, II Chester, VA

CHERRY posted by Curt Cherry on Friday, January 25, 2002
I am looking for some info on my great grandfather. His nickname was "Buzz" Cherry. His son, my grandfather, Robert Wilson Cherry was born in 1919.

RICHARDSON posted by Don Matson on Saturday, January 26, 2002
Need the complete birth, death dates & age at death of William H. Richardson & wife Lucinda who are buried in the Old Union Cem. in N. Palmyra Twp. One listing of this cemetery didn't have dates on several Richardsons buried in this cemetery. Surely the stones had dates on them? Thank you for your help.

RICHARDS, TOSH posted by L. Tosh on Sunday, January 27, 2002
Am looking for any descendants of John W. Richards and Aliecirey E. (Louisa)Tosh or Edmund and Leinary A. (Louisa)Tosh Richards. Please email me directly at pretty_n_red@hotmail.com. Appreciate all the help I can get L. Tosh

CAMPBELL, GIFFIN posted by John Swingle on Wednesday, January 30, 2002
Seeking information on Elliott Giffin and Mary F. Campbell who were married Dec. 19, 1866 in Macoupin County. Census record shows Matilda as mother and Elliott's birth year as probably 1844. Mary F. Campbell probably born prior to 1849.

HEDRICK, MURRAY, PIPER posted by Ona Hedrick Johnson on Thursday, January 31, 2002
Charles Hedrick , my g-g-grandfather, is listed on the 1850 Macoupin Co. census. He was then 67, born in Va. and listed on p. 325A. His son Charles Washington was my g-grandfather and fought in Civil War: G Co. 117th Inf Reg. IL Charles had: John b. 1826 in IL Joseph b. 1832 in IL Sarah Ann b. 1838 in IL and marries Wesley Piper 1858 in Madison Co. Nancy Ellen b. 1841 in IL and married Alexander Murray, 1863 in Madison Co. Mary E. b. 1849 in IL. Any help appreciated with these.

CARROLL, MAHONEY posted by Kathy Davis on Thursday, February 7, 2002
Hi. I am trying to find information on my great grandfather, Thomas J. Carroll. He came to the U.S. from Middlewich, England in 1856 or 1859. His parents were William Carroll and Margaret Sherlock. Thomas was a miner, a county mine inspector, postmaster at Bunker Hill and a deputy sheriff. He had a store in Bunker Hill, "T.J. Carroll & Co." and another in Gillespie. Thomas married Frances "Fannie" Mahoney and had two children, Mary Elizabeth and John Cleveland. He moved to California around 1915. If anyone has any information on Thomas and family I would love to hear from you. Thanks much.

MURPHY, WILLS posted by Jan Legg on Tuesday, February 12, 2002
Looking for John Douglas Murphy married Martha Jane Wills 5-25-1867. John came to Ill with 5 children Jonathan, Annie, George, James & Ella by first wife - Mary Jane Moore. John & Martha had 3 children - Lydia, Sina & Eva. Would like any information. They later moved to Clark Co. MO. (have copy of Marriage record) Thanks

EBERSOLE, HECKMAN, OVERPECK, SNUFFER posted by Lillian Heckman Llamas on Monday, February 18, 2002
I am looking for information on John HECKMAN, Elizabeth OVERPECK, David HECKMAN, Mary (Polly) SNUFFER, John OVERPECK, and Catherine EBERSOLE

CUMMINS, WALKER posted by Leon Smith on Wednesday, February 20, 2002
In the 1860 census of Macoupin Co., Ill, I located a Alvin Walker age 42 born in Oh. He was married to Celia (Cummins-I believe)age 41 born in Ky. Their children are Oliver 16, Mattison 13, Sarah 10 (I believe to be my great grandmother), James 8, Martha 3, and Cornelius 2. I would appreciate any information concerning this family. Leon Smith - smithnstone@kc.rr.com

BASS, JOLLY, RHOADS posted by Warren T. Jolly on Sunday, February 24, 2002
I am looking for information on Henry JOLLY, Homer JOLLY, JASPER JOLLY, ZEPHANIAH JOLLY, Charles W. JOLLY, Edward JOLLY, Winfred JOLLY, and Hattie RHOADS JOLLY or any descendants of GUILFORD BASS. Thank you.

ARNOLD, DUNSMORE, RITCHIE posted by Twila Dunsmore on Monday, February 25, 2002
I am looking for information on the surnames ARNOLD, RITCHIE, and DUNSMORE. Margaret ARNOLD was born to Thomas J arnold and Margaret RITCHIE Arnold oct 14, 1866 in Macoupin County Ill. She married Thomas B. DUNSMORE Dec 21, 1884 in Chesterfield, Ill. They had two children Charles born 1887 and Frank Benton born May 5, 1892. Margaret Ritchie was from Ill. No information on parents. Arnold from New York. Thomas B Dunsmore was the son of Thomas Dunsmore and Betty Rogers Dunsmore He was born in Tenn Oct 4, 1862. Thank you.

ARNOLD, HICKS, HOGGATT posted by Trina Martens-Hoggatt on Tuesday, February 26, 2002
I am looking for information on my daughter's gg grandfather Lewis Metcalf Hoggatt. He was born 08/28/1875 in Scotville, Macoupin County. He married Sarah Alida Hicks on 01/12/1898. He was on the 1880 Census living with William and Fetney Arnold in Macoupin County. I have no idea who his parents and siblings were; or, why he was living with the Arnold's during this census. I would appreciate any help. (That brick wall is rapidly becoming a mountain). Trina

CONAWAY, HUNT, PREYAR, QUARTON, THOMPSON, WELLER posted by Connie Wohlers Lawson on Wednesday, February 27, 2002
Looking for info on my g/g/grandmother: Elizabeth L. HUNT b. 1866 d. July 1887 m. John Lafayette PREYAR (Puryear) 1/3/1884 Macoupin Co., IL. They had one daughter, Emma Mae PREYAR. Emma married Levi Day THOMPSON. I am looking for Elizabeth's parents/siblings. Can you help? Thanks. Connie Wohlers Lawson

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