Queries August 2007 thru August 2010

RAMEY posted by Robert E. Thorp on Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Interested in the Ramey Family of Macoupin County. Sarah Martin Ramey with son John C. Ramey and other children moved to Madison and later to Macoupin County. Her son, James Ramey remained in Lyon County, Kentucky. Interested in having names/dates from the Ramey Cemetery in Brushy Mound Township. Any information or dates on this family would be appreciated. Robert Thorp, 520 HWY One North - CMA, Camden, SC 29020

BETTIS, SEATON, SHAW, STEWARD, STEWART posted by Judith E Caudle on Wednesday, August 1, 2007
I am looking for any information on Elizabeth Nicks 1829 married 1st. Francis A Steward (23 Dec 1846 Macoupin co., Ill) 2. Richard Bacon (23 Sept 1885 Macoupin )Never found Richard and Elizabeth together in Census. Elizabeth was with her son Charles E Steward in 1900 census..Thank You Judi

ARKEBAUER, SIES posted by Laura Hamlin on Wednesday, August 1, 2007
I am looking for information on Gerd Arkebauer and Mary Sies Eilers Arkebauer who were married 4/17/1887 in Macoupin County. Mary is my great-grandmother. Thank you!

HAMMOND posted by Curtis Hammond on Monday, January 7, 2008
I am seeking information on David Goodrich Hammond, Sr. b. 1835, d.15 Apr 1895 in Shipman

BAIRD, CALHOUN, OSBORN, POST, STUART posted by Amy Cannavo on Monday, January 7, 2008
Seeking information on decendants of William W. and Hannah W. (Calhoun)Post. Resided in Virden mid to late 1800's. Children are James T. (m. Evaline Baird), Sarah (m. John Stuart), William S (m. Lottie Osbron/Osborn), Florence A. and Alphonso.

DOOLEY posted by Deb Dooley- West on Monday, January 7, 2008
Looking for William Dooley, Thomas Grant Dooley, Elihu Dooley, Enoch Dooley, James Dooley, Susan Bagby Dooley

COURTNEY, LASATER, TAYLOR posted by Ann Shelton on Monday, January 7, 2008
I am trying to figure out if John Courtney who married Charity Lasater was the same John Courtney who married Lucinda Taylor. I need Lucinda's death date if possible to solve the mystery. Thanks! Nancy Elizabeth Courtney (daughter of John and unsure of who her mother is)is married to James Wilson Kerns who is my husband's GG Grandfather. Thanks! Ann Shelton

CARLILE, CARLISLE, CARRIKER, THORP posted by Sandra DeMoulin on Monday, January 7, 2008
I need information on Sarah Thorp, Sarah Carlile(Carlisle), Forrest Carriker, and John Carlile (Carlisle).

ISAACS posted by Roy A. Milner on Monday, January 7, 2008
I'm trying to find the Woolridge Farm Cemetery, which is supposed to be about 5 miles south of Gillespie. In particular, I'm looking for the burial place of Richard August Wilkes ISAACS, who died in 1845. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Roy

ALSEY, JOINER posted by Dwain Mitchell on Monday, January 7, 2008
Virginia Alsey Joiner buried Mayfield Cemetery. Died ca 1979 in Madison County. Can find no Obituary, etc. Only son somewhere in West. Her father, Joseph Alsey formerly filling station owner in Reader? No info on her mother, died when Virginia very small.

SPRINGER, WEATHERFORD, WHITE posted by Jo Davis on Monday, January 7, 2008
Obit for Julia Ann White Springer 1925, in Barton, MO. She was born to Joseph White and Martha Jane WEATHERFORD. The obit states that Joseph White was a noted Baptist preacher, and I believe in both Morgan Co Ill and Macoupin Co Ill also. How can I find out about him in association to being a Baptist preacher.

BARTOW posted by Susan Smith on Monday, January 7, 2008
Eliphaz Bartow born 1820, died 1880 Shipman, Macoupin, Illinois Spouse: Mary born 1823 Children: Horatio, Lydia, William, Mary, Sarah, John, Eliphas, Edward

RICHARDS, WARREN posted by Sue Harwood on Monday, January 7, 2008
I am looking for info on the parents of Lizzie Warren who married Peter Warren Richards in the late 1840's in Macoupin Co, Ill. She died in early 1850. Any info would be appreciated. I have info on Peter Warren Richards but no info on his first wife. Thank you. Sue Harwood

HARRIS, NANNEY, RAY posted by John Pluge on Monday, January 7, 2008
I am searching for the parents and any siblings of my gg grandfather, Andrew T. (or J.?) Nanney. He reported being born in TN and being 27 in the 1850 Dallas Co., TX census. He married Susanna "Susan" Ray in Macoupin Co. 13 Ja 1842. She was born in IL on 6 Ap 1825, the daughter of Robert Ray (b. 1805 NC) and Mary Denton Ray (b. 1799 KY). They married 5 Ap 1823 in Madison Co., IL. Andrew & Susan had 2 sons in IL and 3 more children after migrating to TX in 1847. Her parents also migrated to TX with them. Andrew & Susan both died during the 1850s, leaving 4 of their children to the care of Robert & Mary by 1860. Benjamin W. Nanney (b. 18 N 1824 White Co., TN) married Amanda Harris in Macoupin Co. on 5 D 1843. He reportedly died Mr 1850. He was from a well documented family that was in TN from the early 1820s until at least the mid 1830s. His parents, William Nanney and Ruth Harris, and siblings were in Fayette Co., IL by at least 1837 until the 1850s. Many of her Harris relatives are documented in Macoupin Co. during the 1840s. This is the only early Illinois Nanney family that I have been able to locate. I believe that my first mentioned relative must have been somehow linked to this family. I would appreciate any supporting or contradicting data.

CHURCH posted by Donna M Nichols on Monday, January 7, 2008
Am trying to find what cemetery in Girard that William Church (D of D 6-18-1864)and his wife Frances America Easley Church (D of D 4-1-1894) are buried in. I am told that both died in Girard and also buried there. I have exhausted all avenues thus far. Any help that anyone can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in advance Donna M Nichols Louisvile, Ky

BOND, RAMSEY posted by John Bond on Monday, January 7, 2008
Anyone doing research on the Bond or Ramsey Families of Virden, IL?

BATES, KITZMILLER, MCCLUSKEY, RUSHER, SIMMONS, SIMPSON posted by John Simmons on Monday, January 7, 2008
Looking for any info on & their place of burial of my grandparents Jackson Simmons(b 26 Jan 1848)and Margret Jane(McClusky)Simmons (b. 1853) of Macoupin & Madison counties. My father was Levi N Simmons. Would also appricate any info on any other family members. Thank you, John

GUENTHER, KARGER, SMINCHAK posted by John on Saturday, February 23, 2008
My Grandfather, Adolph Carl Guenther, who passed away in December 1937, was Married to my Grandmother Frieda Alma Karger (passed away in 1971), Daughter of Theodore & Pauline Karger (Both Passed away in 1959) My Grandparents (Adolph & Frieda Guenther) resided in Staunton Illinois. Bothe they and My Great Grandparents (Karger) are buried in a cemetery near Staunton, IL. My Father was Adolph Theodore Guenther (Born 1917, Died 1992). His Sister Gertrude Married Steve Sminchak. Their Sons Steve Sminchak & Ricard Sminchak both still reside in Staunton Illinois. I was told that My Grandfather Adolph Guenther had a brother who dies in his early 20's and is buried in the Staunton Cemetery as well. Looking for any information on the Guenther, Karger & Sminchak families. My email is - jguenther@mindspring.com

FORD, MILLHORN posted by Sally Worden on Saturday, February 23, 2008
Looking for information on Landon Chester MILLHORN and Mary Jane FORD MILLHORN.

BRANDENBERGER, LEE, MEYERS posted by Pamela on Saturday, February 23, 2008
I am trying to contact Sue Lee of England who posted the following query- her email is not current. If anyone knows Sue, please pass on my query, as my hus is a descendant of this family- he and our son are the last male Lees on THIS side of the pond that we know of. Am also trying to contact Helen Meyers of Bunker Hill, or her grandson Jeff who knows about this family line. "BRANDENBURGER, LEE posted by sue lee on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 my Gt Gt Gt Uncle was Samuel Lee who moved from Irthlingborough Northamptonshire, England. He was married to Louisa. Their first son was J Samual born approx 1879. Samuel kept a hotel and I would love to hear more about his side of the family. I am a Lee and there are no male Lees left this side of the 'pond' "

BURGER, FRANZ, LIPPOLDT posted by Shirley Franz on Saturday, February 23, 2008
In search of history and family lore of these families. Saw Lippoldt listed in queries but was unable to get in touch.

DAVIS, PITCHFORD posted by Robert on Saturday, February 23, 2008
I am looking for info on Josephus Davis who married Martha V. Pitchford on 12-27-1888 in Macoupin Co.

BETTIS, CAUDLE, DARR, PRATT, RUYLE, SEATON, SHAW, STEWART, SWIRES posted by Judith E Caudle on Saturday, February 23, 2008
I am looking for some information on George Seaton who married Anne Starr then he married Jane "BAILEY" England 1854. They went to Kirksville, Mo. 1855..Anne Seaton is buried in Girard, and Jane is buried in Kirksville, Mo., Where is George? He was born in 1807 Va.

FOLEY posted by Ron on Sunday, March 1, 2009
Buried in Virden Cemetery, James D Foley 1857 - 2-5-1934 Lucy R. (w/o James D.) 1867 - 7-31-1936. I am trying to find James' parents. Is anyone researching the Foley family? Thank you. Ron

COOPER posted by Christy Jacobson on Sunday, March 1, 2009
Does anyone have information, artifacts, or photos pertaining to Henry Cooper, Sr. and his wife, Mary Murphy Dea Cooper, who settled in Nilwood in the early 1850's? I'm also interested in info regarding their children, Charles Cooper, b. 1853, Henry Cooper, Jr., b. 1855, Jennie Cooper, b. 1859, Frank Cooper, b. 1863, Delima Cooper, b. 1866, and Josie, b. 1869. Thank you, Christy Jacobson

BEARD, COLE posted by Robert Cole on Monday, March 9, 2009
Searching for information on William David COLE and wife Mary (Cross) COLE, both 24, with first 3 children John F. age 5, Susan C. age 3, & Mary age 1, as seen on US1850 Census, p. 218B, all born Tennesssee, but living in Illinois in 1850. This seems to be Scottville T12 R9 or North Palmyra T12 R8. More children born in IL, James W. b. 1851, Emeline b. 1853, and Florence E. born 1855, possibly posthumously after William D. death. Father William D. died 1854/1855 at about age 29. Son John Franklin Cole was father's Administrator, and he died 1925 in Roodhouse, Greene Co. Only 1850 neighbors from Tennessee were Thomas and Jane BEARD 47 and 45, and thus a generation older, plus their 3 BEARD children James 24, Margaret 16, and John 10. Searching for any and all info including TN location where William David Cole, Mary Cross Cole, and John F, Susan C, and Mary were born or came from. Beard's might have come from same place. I would like to thank you in advance for any help you can give me. Robert Cole

ROBERTSON posted by Delene on Monday, June 1, 2009
Charlie Robertson is my grandpa, I know where he is buried. Almost all of g-grandpa Hudson's siblings are buried here in Wayne Co. Also Hudson's mother and father, David and Rebecca are also. Hudson's possible lst wife, Nancy Shannon had two children, I know of. Thomas, b.1855 and Hannah L. b.1858/60 mar.1881 d.1893 bur. Four Mile, Wayne Co. Il. All I know of Thomas Robertson is his birth year l855. The Robertson family stayed pretty much together as they traveled back and forth from Macoupin Co. to Wayne and Jefferson Co. in So. Illinois. Hudson has been found with a couple of names. Robertson is correct, that is on some of the marriage lisence and his tombstone. On the 1881 plat here his widow is spelled Robinson. On a muster list for Hudson it is spelled Robison. You see why I have to look at all spellings when I research. I don't know where Nancy is buried but I haven't done much here. There is a lot of stones missing or empty spaces between David and Hudson and the cem. is very old David d. l872, Hudson d. l873. Hudson had a 2nd wife, Tabitha, who is my g-grandma, Charlies mother.

BELL, BINNEY, MARTIN posted by Jenny Burgin on Monday, June 1, 2009
I am researching Martha L Martin who married Dr John Parkin Binney (from England) and was sister to Nancy Susan Martin who married William Bell. William Leslie Bell is a son to them and my great grandfather.

CHILDES posted by Joyce McKinnon on Monday, June 1, 2009
Looking for anyone researching the Childes family. My line comes down from Walter- Walter- Henry- Henry- Paul- Elizabeth. Looking for info on Elizabeth's marriage, 1700's.

STODDARD posted by Laura Stoddard Mansell on Monday, June 1, 2009
A few years back, I had a Stoddard relative purchase a book about the Stoddard lineage that was residing in Mt Olive. I was wondering if you could give me some information as to what direction I need to take in order to purchase this book. I am sorry I have no other information, but I have no idea where to start.

ANDREWS, PRICE, VANCIL posted by Pamela Goess on Monday, June 1, 2009
Searching information about David M. Andrews, I found a few records listing him as an inmate at the Macoupin Almshouse. So it seems Charles and Edgar's father did not die as the family has always thought. The records I found were the 1920 and 1930 Census. I did find a David Andrews living in Virden on the 1900 Census. He is listed as head of household but no others are listed with him. Other than David and Hattie's marriage and Charles' birth, I can find nothing further on Hattie Price Andrews and what happened to her. David's parents, William W. Andrews and Susanna Vancil have presented me with yet another mystery. I have found only one record for William and that was the 1840 Census listing him in Virden. After that nothing. Susanna or sometimes Susan is on the other census records in Virden but the strange thing is that more children are added and there is no male head of the house listed. What a strange family I have!

GRAY posted by Christian Edwards on Monday, June 1, 2009
My great, great grandparents were James Henry Gray and Nancy Elizabeth Clark. I show that they had five children; Truman, Jessie, James Herman, William Spairman, Willis Eman and Lewis (Louis). I am looking for death records on James Henry and Nancy Elizabeth. I am hoping to find their parents names from the death records. I found an online index that lists these names with the following death dates: James Henry Gray - 11 Mar 1909 Nancy Gray - 26 Sept 1907 I am also searching for information on their son Truman Gray and his family. I find him in the 1900 census married to an Emma with three children. I cannot find any marriage information on this couple. I also can not find any of the family in any future census records so I am curious if something happened to the entire family. I am at a loss. I did find a Truman Gray on the same online death index but the age is very young, perhaps a child. The death date is noted as 9 Aug 1902. I am unable to find any additional information on their daughter Jessie Gray either. I have searched marriage and death indexes and can find nothing. Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Christian Edwards, Tomball, Texas

ANDERSON, FITZPATRICK, HUTTON, RAMEY posted by Edith Anderson on Thursday, June 4, 2009
My father was John Harbird Anderson of University City, MO and Carlinville, IL (until he was 17). His sister is Helen Virginia ("Alice") Anderson Brock also of Carlinville. Their father was John K. Anderson b. 1877 to a Male Anderson and Virginia M. Ramey Anderson b. 1842 in Carlinville, IL. I have attached a census page from 1880 (I couldn't open this file. gf) that shows Mary Ramey Anderson as widowed head of household, along with her brother, Joseph and my 3 yo grandfather along with his 3 siblings. I have spent, and other relatives, too, several years trying to locate the husband of Virginia M. Ramey/father of my grandfather John K(imball) Anderson. Can you give me any help at all? Other relatives of mine in Carlinville on my father's (John Harbird Anderson) were Georgia and Betty Burroughs of 302 Minton, Charles Burroughs and other Burroughs, and many Cherrys. Reputedly our uncle George Cherry was a drummer for Gen Sherman in his march from Atlanta to the sea (who knows?). Maternal relatives are from Gillespie. My mother was Edith Margaret Hutton Anderson and her parents were Charles and Lula (Fitzpatrick) Hutton. I did find a James B. Anderson who mustered out of the army in 1877 and returned to Tennessee. Coincidentally, Tennessee is where Mary Ramey Anderson's husband was from. Thanks for considering this inquiry. Edith Anderson 1606 E. 50th Place, 2A Chicago, IL 60615

MORRIS posted by Joseph J. Hornack on Tuesday, July 14, 2009
"MS.Leonard, I am assistant director of the Slovak Institute & Reference Library in Cleveland Ohio. We have a request about a family whose parents were immigrants from Slovakia (then the A-H Empire). They settled in Sawyersville. The family surname became MORRIS and all children went to school and those who have died went by this spelling. The only child I have dates is Albert Howard Morris born in 1911, in Iowa, and died approx.1992 in Sawyersville. We know Albert H. had 5 siblings Kristina, Steve, Elmer, Carl and Walter. Kristina, the eldest sibling. became a school teacher in Wilsonville. Their parents were Stephan and Anna. Anna b.1886, died in this Illinois area in 1933. I know much more about these parents from sources in Europe. Albert served on the Board of Education, in Benld. He worked in the Sawyerville mines, as his father did before him. Albert Howard Morris became a state mine inspector in 1948 and also served on the mine rescue team until his retirement in 1975. Albert's wife received her degree from Millikin and became a teacher (I do not know her given or maiden names). I am requesting this search for a e-mail relation to the MORRIS siblings, and their offsprings, who remains in the Slovak Republic. I found your name listed on the Macoupin website. Sincerely, Joseph J. Hornack Jhornack05@cs.com slovakinstitute@cbhs.net"

CRAIGER, HENDRICKS, ROWLAND, SUMNERFELDT posted by Sarah Ernst on Tuesday, July 21, 2009
In the HENDRICKS, Henry Otto genealogy, it states he had a daughter, Katie Hendricks who married Frank CRAIGER. They were married in Jersey County August 27, 1859. They moved to Montgomery and Christian Counties and had several children, Elizabeth being one of their children. If you could tell me the owner of the HENDRICKS page, I can contact them and tell them what I know. Thanks, Sarah E. Children of Henry Otto Hendricks and Mary Sumnerfeldt: 1) Elizabeth 'Lizzie' CRAIGER b. 22 NOV 1861 Carlinville, Macoupin, IL marr Samuel Joseph Rowland 26 DEC 1883 , Montgomery, IL [There is no email address for the online Hendricks genealogy]

DAVIS, LAIR, TAVIS posted by Dorothy Ballenger on Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Maria Davis married John Tavis they had a daughter Elizabeth and she married George Lair. They had a son Henry Lair and he married Amanda Morehead They had a son John Lair and he married Babe Davis. Does anyone know what Babe real name was? Any information on any of these people would be helpful. I think I have a picture of John Lair.

CAREY, NIXON posted by James Anthony *Tony* Keltz,Sr on Thursday, July 23, 2009
Genealogy researching my NIXON & CAREY families from Ohio, in Macoupin County, Illinois. between 1850 and 1900. Would appreciate any information on these families, Please e-mail me: tkeltz445@yahoo.com / Tony Keltz,Sr. 10636 Long John Silver Trail *Rocky Fork Lake* Hillsboro, Ohio U.S.A. 45133 Ph: 1-(937) 393-8880. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Tony Keltz, Sr James Anthony "Tony" Keltz.Sr.

CULBERTSON, LAWRENCE posted by M.C. Redfield on Sunday, August 2, 2009
Mr Redfield is looking for information on: James Pocklington Lawrence, born in 1836. He married Sarah Culbertson born in 1840 in Mo. They wed in 1859, and celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1909 in Carlinville. May have had 5 children. (does not have e-mail) His address is : M.C. Redfield 250 Prospector Way Ballground, Ga. 30107

DODSON, SMALLEY posted by Jan Freeman on Monday, September 7, 2009
I am researching Samuel SMALLEY b. 01 Aug 1815 Plainfield, Somerset Co., NJ.; d. 03 May 1905 Rich Hill, Bates Co., MO m 20 Sep 1842 Macoupin Co., IL Mary DODSON b. 14 Aug 1824 Crawford Co., IL.; d. 26 April 1905 Rich Hill, Bates Co., MO. Both are buried in Rich Hill Cemetery, Rich Hill, Bates Co., MO

BARBER, BURCH, HARRIS, HAYES, POST posted by Debra Hayes Brodbeck on Monday, September 7, 2009
David Harvey Post b. 1795 NJ, d. 1856 IL married Hannah Morton/Norton/Marten? b. 1800 VT - died aft 1885 either in OK or KS (I have little info on these 2 - any help is appreciated!). Their son Jacob Andrew Post b. 1839 VT, d. 1887 IL married Alice Jane Burch. Their son Herbert Andrew Post b. 1879 IL, d. 1961 IL married Minnie Izora Harris. Their daughter Alma Larretta Post (my grandmother) b. 1901 IL, d. 1969 MO married Herman Edgar Hayes. Henry Burch b. 1804 NY, d. 1889 IL married Caroline M. Barber b. 1806 NY, d. 1879 IL. They had daughter Alice Jane Burch b. 1847 IL, d. 1928 IL. I do not know who Henry's parents were - and assist is appreciated. Caroline Barber's parents were Joel H. Barber, b. 1779 CT, d. 1860 IL and he married Permelia Adams b. 1786 NY, d. 1859 IL (nothing further is known about Permelia). Rev. William C. Harris b. 1811 TN, d. 1861 IL married Sarah C. Kirkman, b. 1806 KY, d. 1847 IL. George Russell Harris b. 1834 IL, d. 1917 IL married Mary Ann Goins/Gowin b. 1830 KY, d. 1915 IL. They had son Charles Lysander Harris b. 1850 IL, d. 1904 IL married Luverba Mae Leak b. 1855 IL, d. 1937 IL (dtr of George Leak and Marietta Shroyer). They had daughter Minnie Izora Harris b. 1884 IL, d. 1914 MO. Charles Lysander was married a second time to Mary Elizabeth Swift Adcock and they had a daughter, Susan E. Harris b. 1893 IL, d. 1986 IL. Mary Ann Goins/Gowin mother, Charlotte of KY, whose maiden name could have been Bingham/Bingman, was the second wife of William C. Harris. Mary Ann's father could have been an Isaac Goins - no further info. George Russell and Mary Ann were step-brother/sister. They were living with parents William and Charlotte in 1850. Eli Hayes b. 1836 OH, d. after 1910 IL married Sarah D. Sanborn b. 1838 NH, d. 1890 TN. They had son Thomas Elzia Hayes b. 1862 OH, d. 1945 IL. He married Florence Sharp aka Laura Florence Tow b. 1875 TN, d. 1958 IL. They had son Herman Edgar Hayes (my grandfather) b. 1895 TN, d. 1973 MO. I am especially interested in making contact with any descendants of Charles Lysander Harris for photo exchange. His children: Leslie Lamon/Lamond Harris Millie May Harris (married James Thomas Brown) Ada Luella "Ella" Harris (married Simon Hnery Sutphin) Livett Maud Harris (married Earl D. Arnold) Minnie Izora Harris Linna Lilla "Linnie" Harris (married Perry Edwin Hill) E. Media Harris died young. Susan E. Harris (married a William R. Bacon) I have photos of the Harris children and Luverba - none of Charles. Also photos of some of Aunt Ella Harris Sutphin's kids. I also have a photo of Susan E. Harris, and I believe her mother Mary Elizabeth Swift Harris. I'd love to hear from anyone related or with info and photos for exchange! Sincerely, Debra Hayes Brodbeck

FREYTAG posted by Jo Davis on Monday, September 7, 2009
Information wanted for Augusta Freytag buried Combs cemetery Macoupin County 11-25-1899 / 5-6-1935. Frederic Freytag also Combs cemetery 12-3-1879 / 4-12-1938. Jo Davis Newby001@charter.net

HINTHORN, HUTTON, PERCY, SEAMAN posted by Heather Cason on Sunday, December 13, 2009
I am researching the following families: Percy, Charles Lee born in 1914 in Carlinville married Hutton, Pearl Louise born in 1916 in Honey Point Percy, Robert James born in 1890 in Carlinville married Hinthorn, Ethel born in 1894 in Carlinville Percy, William P. married Seaman, Mary E.. born in 1867

BARBOUR, BURCH posted by Russell on Sunday, December 20, 2009
Looking for Info on Caroline M. Barbour born 1806 in New York State, Married to Henry Burch on 12 Dec 1824.Died 24 Aug 1879 in Virden and is buried in Virden Cemetery thanks for any help. Russell

BEST, SAWYER, SMITH, WALKER posted by Seana Bone on Friday, March 26, 2010
I am searching for the parents of my ggg-grandfather Aaron Walker who was born KY about 1819, married Nancy Ann Best in Madison IL in 1839, and died in Macoupin county in 1880. His children include Serelda (Smith), Elizabeth, Nancy, Clarissa (Sawyer), Aaron, Henry, William, Hiram, Maria, Lavina, Lenora, Edward. Aaron is found in the 1840 Madison census near Elijah Walker who is close to him in age. Biographies of his son-in-law Nathan Smith place Aaron in Indiana at some point in his early life and the Walker family in general in West Virginia. Any help would be much appreciated.

BRIGGS, RUMACHER, RUMASHER, RUMISHER, SEXTON posted by Toni Ford on Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Seeking info on John Harris Briggs b. abt 1829 NY and Elizabeth /Betsey Sexton /Rumasher who married 15 Dec 1853. Looking for parents of John H Briggs or where he came from before arriving in Illinois. Elizabeth married Henry Rumisher /Rumacher /Rumasher and they had 3 children in Illinois prior to Henry's death between 1850-1853. Henry was born in France. I am specifically interested in any land they owned/location in Macoupin County and if John lived there after Henry's demise. Or if John Briggs had any family in the area which called him to Illinois. John/Elizabeth are in still in Macoupin County in 1855 for birth of their son Frances Briggs but in Mahaska County, Iowa in 1856.

DENTON posted by Carrie Greenwood on Tuesday, July 6, 2010
I'm looking for ANY information on Lela P. DENTON (my g.grandmother) in 1897 of Fall Creek, Illinois had son WILLIAM P DENTON in 1912 in Alton, IL. Her parents were Lucy and John Denton. Lela's siblings were Mary, Wm, and Preston.

BATES, KRAMER posted by Alma Kramer on Tuesday, July 13, 2010
I am looking for the Marlene Bates Johnson who is Amy Bates daughter, who was a daughter of John Kramer. I am trying to chase down relatives. Amy was my aunt and John Kramer is my grandfather. If this is the Marlene I am looking for, can you forward my info to her. I would like to get any genealogy I can from her. Thanks, Alma Kramer, daughter of Delbert Kramer

COOP, HARRIS posted by Ira Harris on Monday, August 2, 2010
I am in the process of tracking down information about one of my newgenetic cousins. I am a member of the Group 6, Harris Family Y-DNA Family Study. This cousin matches up with me and believes that part of her line was possibly in Macoupin County, Illinois. Who were the parents of these three persons: David Coop, Elizabeth Harris, John A. Harris? Is this John A. Harris originally named Andrew Jackson Harris, son of John Harris and Elizabeth Black? Any information is appreciated. Ira L. Harris III Group 6, Harris Y-DNA Family Study

HACKMANN, JANSEN, JANSSEN, JOHNSON posted by Mary M. Johnson on Monday, August 2, 2010
My great-uncle was Harm Johnson (janssen, jansen, etc); from his obit he grew to manhood in Mt. Olive; but I cannot find him in the census of the area, (I have ancestry.com and cannot find him); or his family; He married Mary Hackmann from Alahambra. She had 4-5 sisters, but I don t find them either. I believe her father was Henry Hackman(n). From a 1914 Farmer s Almanac from Christian Co., it indicates they came to Christian Co in 1878; but they came to the US in 1862-65; so I was thinking they must have settled somewhere in the Mt. Olive area first, then moved to Christian Co. But I cannot prove that. He was married around 1886.

JOHNSON, SMITH posted by Frank J. Johnson on Monday, August 2, 2010
I am looking for the family history "Point of Entry into the United States" of John Wesley Johnson. He was born on or about 1819, died Feb 4 or 5, 1865. He was married to Missouri Ann Johnson (Maiden: Smith) who died in 1902. Both are buried at the Mt. Pleasant/Piasa cemetery in Piasa, IL along with Children Emily, Samuel, Joseph A., and his wife Alice. John Wesley Johnson is my direct Great, Great Grandfather. Joseph A. Johnson is my Great Grandfather. I am deeply grateful for any information or leads available. Thank You. Frank J. Johnson

JOHNSON, KOENIG posted by Nancy Carroll on Monday, August 2, 2010
I am trying to reach Deloris Deann Summers who posted an obit for Michael Koenig on your website. I believe that Michael Koenig is the brother of my great grandmother Clara Koenig Johnson. I am hoping that Ms. Summers can fill in some blanks for me.

CHILES posted by Joyce McKinnon on Saturday, August 28, 2010
Looking for anyone researching the Chiles family. My line comes down from Walter- Walter- Henry- Henry- Paul- Elizabeth. Looking for info on Elizabeth's marriage, 1700's.

WEISS posted by Kim Kolk on Sunday, August 29, 2010
I am looking for information on Bertie B WEISS, b ca 1872. She is listed on the 1880 Census in Brighton Townships as the 8 year old daughter of Henry and Catherine WEISS. Emma Jane WEISS appears on the same census as a 15 year old daughter. However, Emma Jane's obit states she was the youngest child of Henry and Catherine. Any info on Bertie would be appreciated!

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