Surnames: CARTER SOUTHER
Submitter: teresa young (tobie1961@hotmail.com)
Date: 02 Sep 2000

Saline County, Illinois Looking information on my great grandparents, John Henry Carter, born 1869 in Illinois and Mary Alice Souther, born 1872 or 1873. John Henry Carter's parents are William and Sarah Carter of Illinois. They have 5 children: Sam, Albert, Willie, John Henry, ?--zo Carter. On Mary Alice Souther's parents, do not know her father name, only her mother as Martha Souther and they have the following children: Andrew, Earnest, Sally, Furenda, William, and Mary Alice Souther. I would like to know what county for sure my Carters are from and same way as the Southers. My great grandparents, John Henry and Mary Alice Carter have 7 children: Blanch, Viva, Omer, Charlie, Beulah, Buster, Clara Bell Carter (the last 3 children are born in Texas while the other are born in Illinois. Any information is much appreciated. Will you help me on finding my roots. PLEASE!!! Thanks!

Surnames: HALL
Submitter: Jim Hall (JHALL96198@AOL.COM)
Date: 31 Aug 2000

Looking for the record of death for Pearl Margarett Hall, died 1/9/1944 in Saline Co., Illinois. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: DORRIS SPURLOCK
Submitter: Sandra Ossig (tinybubbles35@hotmail.com)
Date: 30 Aug 2000

I am searching for decendents and parents of Louis and Nancy Dorris. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Records show that Louis was from somewhere in TN.

Surnames: HALL
Submitter: Jim Hall (JHALL96198@AOL.COM)
Date: 30 Aug 2000

Looking for the record of birth for Willis Riley Hall, son of William R and Narcissus Hall, born in Saline Co., 6/29/1887. Also, looking for the 1900 Saline Co Census transcription for William R and Narcissus Hall. Any information would be greatly appreciated

Surnames: AVIS QUICK
Submitter: Stacy (smoorhea@usd.edu)
Date: 24 Aug 2000

I am looking for information on Clarence AVIS who married Hattie QUICK in Saline County in 1898.

Surnames: CARDWELL
Submitter: JIM HALL (JHALL96198@AOL.COM)
Date: 23 Aug 2000

I am looking for the 1870 Saline Co Census transcription for CARDWELL. I am interested in finding Narcissus CARDWELL, who would be approx. 9 yrs old in the 1870 Census. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: ABNEY MURPHY
Submitter: Judy Thomas (mojhawker@aol.com)
Date: 23 Aug 2000

I was recently at the Brushy Cemetery and I was wondering if there is a book somewhere of people buried there as I found a unmarked marker. I am looking for the grave of Polly Murphy. Her daughter Polly Abney is buried in this cemetery and I though she might be there. This unmarked marker is near the Abney plot. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Judy

Surnames: MORSE
Submitter: Dewey Carter (cicimmig@sunset.net)
Date: 17 Aug 2000

I would appreciate it very much if someone could do a look-up on the 1880 census for Jacob MORSE, born 1879 in Stonefort. I understand that Stonefort was sometimes in Saline Co.and sometimes in Willimason Co. I have no info on his parents or sibs. Thank you.

Surnames: HALL
Submitter: Jim Hall (JHALL96198@AOL.COM)
Date: 14 Aug 2000

Looking for the 1860 Saline County Census transcription of Sarah HALL, pg #818 and 854. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: CARDWELL
Submitter: JIM HALL (JHALL96198@AOL.COM)
Date: 07 Aug 2000

I am looking for the 1860 census transcription for T. L. CARDWELL, 818, Galatia P.O., Laura CARDWELL, 823, Galatia P.O., and Marshall CARDWELL, 822, Galatia P.O.. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Jim Hall

Surnames: HALL
Submitter: JIM HALL (JHALL96198@AOL.COM)
Date: 03 Aug 2000

I am looking for the 1880 Saline Co Census transcription for William and Narcissus HALL which should be #615 on the Census record, township unknown. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Jim Hall

Surnames: ALLEN
Submitter: Darrel Dexter (darreldexter@hotmail.com)
Date: 29 Jul 2000

Where in Alabama did the family of Joseph Allen live before coming to Saline Co., Ill., by mid 1800? Some of his children married children of Arthur Allen of Northampton Co., N.C., and Union Co., Ill. Was Joseph Allen also from Northampton County? Was he related to Arthur? Was Joseph Allen related to Johnson Allen who settled in Saline county in 1850s from North Carolina? Johnson's daughter married a son of Joseph Allen. I have much info on all three men and their descendants which I am willing to share.

Surnames: MORRIS
Submitter: Joyce (jjj@fidnet.com)
Date: 27 Jul 2000

MORRIS FAMILY Saline And Gallatin Co-- Would like to discuss the Family of Valentine Morris and James. Please contact me. Thanks for any help.

Surnames: JONES MCDOWELL SPILER (SPIELER, SPEELER, SPELER)
Submitter: Kelli Evans (cor9671@crown.net)
Date: 23 Jul 2000

I am looking for any information on Mason McDowell b. 1838 and his ancestors and descendents. He married Mary Brown. I am also looking for information about Daniel Jones married Kate Spiler, Augustus Jones married to Catharine Dona McDowell. I would also love any pictures you might be willing to send me , copy for me, or email me a copy. I would love to put pictures with these names.

Surnames: GOWEN POTTS TURNER
Submitter: steve wood (wwsteve@grnco.net)
Date: 22 Jul 2000

looking for family of William S Gowen married nancy potts 1875 first then asalee Turner 1893 and W S and Aslee had a son Oral and he died 1970 and he had a daughter Eva i no nothing of her any info of this family would be great

Surnames: SHELDON ENGLISH
Submitter: Jean Ward (Dogacres@ebtv.net)
Date: 15 Jul 2000
URL: Sheldon and English

I am looking for any info on Arley Sheldon who live in Harrisburg for may years My Dads cousin He had a daughter named Phillis(shes passed away) He had a job connected with the mines in the area Also any info on Charley English also lived in Harrisburg Had one son Richard and Charleys wife name was Addie He was my Dad uncle Any help appreciated thanks

Surnames: BIXLER
Submitter: Johnny Bond (JohnnyB@iopener.net)
Date: 07 Jul 2000

Looking for information on my great grandfather James Harvey Bixler. Born 1838 Saline County. He married Mary J. Bishop in 1865. He died in 1927 in Eldorado. Would like to find out who his parents - my great great grandparents are.

Surnames: WOOLARD ABNEY RYAN
Submitter: Debbie Woolard (debala715@yahoo.com)
Date: 04 Jul 2000

I just recently began researching my husband's family. Here is what I know: Naldo Woolard married Gertrude Abney 23 June 1897 in Saline Co. Naldo and Gertrude had two children: Wayne, b. bef. 1903 Floyd, b. 1903 After Naldo died, Gertrude married another Woolard. First name unknown. Floyd Woolard married Roma Ryan and had two children: Valgene Woolard, b. 1927 and June Woolard, b. aft. 1927. Does anybody have any connection with any of these families?

Surnames: SMITH STEVENSON
Submitter: Jerry Smith (fstop@npoint.net)
Date: 04 Jul 2000

I am looking for information on William Thomas Smith (1847-1929) and his wife, Emily Ann Stevenson (1847-1908). They were married in Saline Co. on 19 Nov. 1868 and had at least three children, including William Presley (my great grandfather), Amer and Iley. A fourth child is possibly Lize. Family farmed near Harrisburg.

Surnames: EASTIN GRIGSBY
Submitter: Delores Shehan (deloress@webtv.net)
Date: 26 Jun 2000

I am looking for any information about Elizabeth Pearl Eastin (F) Birth: 15 OCT 1903 -- Death: 28 JUL 1926 -- Spouse: Parents: Robert Augustin Eastin father of Elizbeth and Betty Jean Grigsby June 2,1925, death February or March 1959 daughter of Elizbeth any information would be good. Delores Shehan

Surnames: SLANKARD HASE HAYES HAYS
Submitter: Tammy Hayes (khayes@cimtel.net)
Date: 21 Jun 2000

I am looking for any info on the Hayes/Hays/Hase of southern ILL.

Surnames: TANNER CAMPBELL
Submitter: P. Newton (FreckleToes@cs.com)
Date: 21 Jun 2000

Tanner - Campbell Looking for any information about the Tanners from Carrier Mills (still) coming from Kentucky. Relatives of Earl Tanner md. to Nettie Lee Campbell. Earl's father: Henry Samuel Tanner md to Effie Banie Tanner. Henry's father: John Samuel Tanner who had four wives: Ellen Beasley, Rebecca Sereld More, Sarah Henrietta Willyard (my relative), and Sarah Angeline Wise Arnold. If anyone has info.. please email me: FreckleToes@cs.com

Surnames: ROARK BELLAH ROAK
Submitter: Donna Eickhoff (rdr141@aol.om)
Date: 20 Jun 2000

I am looking for information about Sarah Catherine Roark. She married Samuel J Bellah (1841-1903)in Saline Co. in 1864. I am hoping to find out if they had a son named Thomas F Bellah. In the 1850 census there is a listing for a Sarah Roak age 4...does anyone know if that is a misspelling of Roark?

Surnames: INGRAM SMITH HUDGENS
Submitter: sandra white (milkmail@svic.net)
Date: 15 Jun 2000

any info on INGRAM, John.married to Smith, Ellanora...he died in 1903..dragged to death by mule team..John's father was INGRAM, Frank married to a HUDGENS..John and Ellanora's children were: Fred, Della, Dessie, Clyde and Claude (boy and girl twins) and my grandmother, Opal born 12 Nov 1903. John Ingram had brothers, George and Jim and some sisters..reply to

Surnames: REYNOLDS CARTER
Submitter: Melissa Brinkley (brinkley@midwest.net)
Date: 13 Jun 2000

I have posted previously requesting information of Reynolds and Carter surnames in Saline Co. I have also posted on the Genforum website. Kindly enough I had a reply that there is a small "reunion" held each September at a church way out in the "boonies" and both Carter's and Reynolds' attend. There was also mention of Coffee Cemetary. No definite information was known about this reunion. The names I am searching for are Jasper and Phebe Carter Reynolds. If anyone could help with information on these people or information pertaining to the "reunion" it would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance, MBrinkley

Surnames: PEEPLES PEEBLES PEOPLES HUTSELL BAYLISS BRAMLET SKELTON
Submitter: W.Roger Peeples (rpeeples@mother.com)
Date: 29 May 2000

Looking for descendants of Reuben S. PEEPLES (PEEBLES/PEOPLES) b.abt 1846 TN, son of Edward PEEPLES & Ann HUTSELL. m.1st Isabella BAYLISS m.1868 Blount Co, TN child:Edward PEEPLES b.1869 TN m.2nd Elizabeth BRAMLET m.1878 Saline Co, IL child: Belle PEEPLES b.1880 Saline Co, IL m.3rd Elenora SKELTON m.1882 Saline Co, IL I am grandson of Reuben's brother, William Roger PEEPLES. Would like to exchange family history data.

Surnames: MCCORMICK HORNING TISON GURLEY HOLLAND STIFF
Submitter: Bettie McCormick (BMccor@aol.com)
Date: 05 May 2000

Searching for the second family of John McCormick who located in KY in 1806 and married Nancy Tysen widowed in 1835 after his first wife died. They had three children, John N., Thomas and Nancy Mariah. John died in 1852 Caldwell Co. Ky. John moved to Saline Co. taking his mother and is in the 1860 census. Nancy Marriah married James Horning and died in Saline Co. in 1895. John N married Rebecca Holland. I would like to know if any descendents of John N., Nancy Marriah are still in this area. Will exchange information. Thanks.

Surnames: WHISNANT
Submitter: Anita L. Velloff (hootowl@ezl.com)
Date: 05 May 2000

I am seeking information on William WHISNANT. He was born ca. 1824. Known children: John, Sarah, Armstead, Lilly, Stella. He is on the 1860-70 Saline Co. Census. I would like to know who his parents were and the mother of Stella.

Surnames: LLOYD BAKER
Submitter: Melinda Leady (outstres@hotmail.com)
Date: 02 May 2000

I am seeking information on the Lloyd family from Harrisburg. My grandmother, Bessie Ruth Lloyd was born in Harrisburg, Saline Co., Illinois on March 27, 1900 to George and Mary (Baker) Lloyd. She had brothers George and James and sisters, Lela, Dee, Louella and Addie. Any one with information on these people please e-mail me. Thank you.

Surnames: TAYLOR GLASSCOCK RAY CARTER
Submitter: Rita Welch (ebbtide@xprs.net)
Date: 28 Apr 2000
URL: http://www.zyworld.com/Precious3/

Seeking info on James W TAYLOR born 1834 in KY or TN. He married Milly Malone RAY in Williamson CO IL. I believe their son John L TAYLOR was born in Saline CO IL. James and Milly were on the 1860 Williamson CO IL census, 1870 Jackson CO IL census. James died in the 170`s. His widow and children were on the 1880 Williamson CO IL census in Carterville. Milly later married William Glasscock of Jackson CO IL. He was shown to be born in Green CO TN. Milly M RAY TAYLOR was born 1888 or 9 in TN. She and her family were on the 1850 Henderson CO TN census. Her mother was Louisa CARTER

Surnames: RICE PATILLO CARR SWINNEY JOHNSON POWERS PENFOLD MECHAM ANDERSON & POTTER
Submitter: Cheri Carr-Courson (clc@rnet.com)
Date: 28 Apr 2000
URL: http://leavesoftime.homestead.com/clc.html

Searching for all the children and descendants of James Alexander and Jancy Jane (PATILLO) RICE. All the children were born in Saline Co, IL. They had 10 known children 1. Olive Jane (1884-1950)was my grandmother married Emery Carr in 1903 2. Eva Ann (1868 IL-?) married J. C. Swinney in 1891 in Saline Co, IL 3. Katherine Ellen (1870 IL-?) married James J. Johnson in 1887 Saline Co, IL 4. Alberta May (1872 IL-?) married W. Jasper Powers in 1895 5. Jessie Frances (1875 IL- 1929 IL) married Horace Penfold in 1901 Saline Co, IL 6. Helen Augustus (1878-1896 7. Arthur Lemuel (1880-1956) married Mary J. Mecham 8. Verna Lee (1883-1955) married Robert Grant Anderson in 1902 Saline Co, IL 9. Raymond Roscoe (1886-1935) married Mary M. ? 10.Ruby Myron (1888-?) married Clarence Potter

Surnames: FORD LANE
Submitter: Phyllis (phylbard@postnet.com)
Date: 26 Apr 2000

FORD, William b ca 1875 & d.1969 in Harrisburg, IL. Parents were Elijah and Arcena Francis Lane. Anyone have any information about him and his family?

Surnames: ERTON YORK
Submitter: Vickie (spunky7478@aol.com)
Date: 25 Apr 2000

I am seeking information on Harry and Audrey Erton, who lived in Saline County. Apparently after my Great grandfathers parents wher killed in an accident the took Him (Bert York) in and raised him. Please e-mail me with any information.

Surnames: BROWN WILLIAMS WATSON
Submitter: Paula J. Olds (dyheli@toledointernet.net)
Date: 24 Apr 2000

Looking for information on the family/ancestors of Harrison Brown (b. 1846) who married Nancy Williams (b. abt 1844) in Saline Co. on 11/5/1867. Harrison was the son of Timothy Brown and Margery Watson. I am also interested in information on who the parents/siblings of Nancy Williams might have been.

Surnames: NELSON TURNER DUNCAN
Submitter: Laraine Hall (larahall@mailcity.com)
Date: 15 Apr 2000

Grandma's history- Eliz C. NELSON b 12/22/1879 Whitesville, IL (Saline Co.) Parents: Columbus Walter NELSON & Mary TURNER. Sibs died as children. Columbus had bro John & sis Harriett, parents names unknown. Mary TURNER's parents Joseph TURNER & Margaret Ellen DUNCAN. Mary's sibs: Joseph, Daniel, Jane, Carolyn, Sarah, Rachael. These may be wrong because she left IL age 5. I found: Columbus W NELSON m Mary TURNER, Saline Co 10/15/1874. Census 1880 has Columbus 27,Mary 22,Lulu 1, & Sarah TURNER 17 in Golconda, Pope Co. Mary died & he m Sarah 1882 in Johnson Co. I have no other leads after searching 6 mo. Help!

Surnames: VOIGHT
Submitter: Kathi Dutton (kathidutton@webtv.net)
Date: 09 Apr 2000

Searching for Ramona Voight (name at birth) born to Gertrude Voight. Believe Ramona was born between 1930 and 1940 and lived in or around Harrisburg, Saline County, Illinois

Surnames: DEARING
Submitter: Bessie Thomas (thomas7@colint.com)
Date: 08 Apr 2000

For anyone with access to the 1880 Saline Co. Census, are there any DEARING'S or DEERING'S at all listed? I don't seem to be getting anywhere by listing them. Thanks, Bessie Thomas

Surnames: SHARP,FRANK SHARP, LIZZIE POTTS, LOY POTTS, WILLIAM BILL POTTS, MARY JANE
Submitter: Richard Potts (rpotts1@dialus.com)
Date: 07 Apr 2000

Looking for descendants of the Late Mr. & Mrs Frank Sharp his wife was Lizzie. My grandmother was Freida Sharp and married Joe Ezra Potts. Freida had several sisters and I would like info on all of the people I can get. Also looking for Descendants of William Bill Potts who was married to Mary Jane Stewart parents of Loy Potts

Surnames: TRAVIS CARTER
Submitter: Chris Travis (happyharls@acsnet.com)
Date: 04 Apr 2000

I am looking for any info or relatives of James Travis or his wife Olive T. Carter. I believe he was born in TN @ 1819. He married Olive Feb. 20, 1839 in Livingston county KY. I know of three children they had,Margaret, Mary and William. Any help would be appreciated.

Surnames: OWEN OWENS HAYES GIBBS SHAW SUTTERS GWIN
Submitter: Mindy Powell (MAP1202@Prodigy.net)
Date: 27 Mar 2000

I am looking for more information on Jeremiah Owens, my Great Great Grandfather. From all my research, I have discovered that Jeremiah was of the Mormon Faith. He was married to Susan Ann Hayes in Gallatin Co., Ill , on June 15, 1845 and married Nancy Jane Gibbs in Saline Co., Ill., on June 3, 1866. He resided in Saline County since 1850. He purchased 4000 acres in 1855 in Saline County and probably had a saw mill. The 1860 Census he has disappeared or was not counted. But in the 1870 Census shows him in Saline Co. With the following names Jeremiah Owens b.TN Farmer age 46 Susan Ann b.IL age 47 Luticia J. b.IL Housekeeper age 20 Nancy J. b.IL age 16 George Rainey b.IL age 9 John I. b.IL age 8 John is my Great Grandfather. The odd thing about this census is Luticia J. in 1880 is married to a Samuel Shaw. On their marriage info in 1878, she is listed as Mrs. Luticia J. Owens, which leads me to believe she too was married to Jeremiah. But I do not know her maiden name. But I can not find a marriage record between them at all. Also on the 1880 census for Saline county it is showing 3 Owens children and a shaw child she obviously had with Samuel. Once again I can not find a record of these childrens births. Nor the birth records of Susan and Nancy's children by Jeremiah. And other records I have found do not support some of the childrens records I do have. Any help would be appreciated. I also have Jeremiah's father and his father's father info, I would be more willing to share. Other surnames are; Owen, Sutters, Gwin and others. Thanks, Mindy

Surnames: HICKS KINNARD THOMAS RAWLINS
Submitter: Don Thomas (thomas7@colint.com)
Date: 26 Mar 2000

My grandmother Elsa Kinnard of Raleigh, m. James Hicks in Mar 1902. Had 2 children, Marion Otto and Nellie. James died and she married John C. Thomas in Saline Co. in 1906. They had 5 children, 1 died at birth. They were Elbert, Everett, Edward, Edgar and Eva. Elsa's parents were Reuben Kinnard and Lacy Ann Rawlins. She died Nov 15, 1914 in Makanda, at age 29. Could anyone please tell us about the Kinnards, Hicks, and Rawlins? I have very little info on my grandmother, but have dates for her mgs. and births of children. Her name read Elsie on the lic. to Thomas. Thanks, and any help would be appreciated. Don Thomas thomas7@colint.com

Surnames: SHAW
Submitter: Brenda Manion (Azbrenda@aol.com)
Date: 24 Mar 2000

Does anyone have access to cemetery books from the area of Eldorado in Saline County? I need a date of death for the following men: James Monroe SHAW and father, Robert L. SHAW. Monroe died abt. 1900, and Robert died aft. 1880 census. Robert's wife, Lavinia SHAW, died Apr 9, 1883, but I don't know where she is buried. Monroe's wife, Sarah E. SHAW, died between 1900 and 1905, most likely in Saline County. I hope someone will help! Thanks!

Surnames: STRICKLIN
Submitter: Sandra Peffer (speffer@midwest.net)
Date: 21 Mar 2000

Looking for Stricklins from Saline, Gallatin counties.

Surnames: VAILES GOBIN
Submitter: Bettie McCormick (BMccor@aolcom)
Date: 20 Mar 2000

Vailes-Gobin Apparently there is a answer to my query concerning these two families when I search for the name but not under my query and there is no e-mail address. I would love to e-mail these sisters if I have a contact either snail mail or e-mail. I know we could be of help to each other. Will Gobin and Gertie Vailes from Webster Co. KY. My mother was Opal Vailes McCormick.

Surnames: DAVIS DALLAS EDWARDS TARRANT(S) ENDICOTT WILLIAMS
Submitter: Rosetta Nybro (dnybro@cpuinc.net)
Date: 19 Mar 2000

I'm looking for the link to Clarinda (Clara) Tarrant(s) my great-grandmother was born Feb. 25, 1869 in Ridgeway and Died July 17, 1945 in Saline Co. She was the daughter of David and Etta (Endicott) Tarrant according to her sister Hattie's obi. (Clara was known as Granny to most everyone who knew her, because I was told she carried for a lot of children who lost their parents.) I know that Clara lived in Saline Co. in 1900 and 1920 according to the census. She first married Oscar Edwards, 2nd Joshua Dallas, 3rd James Monroe Davis (this marriage is believed to couse of her be outcast by her family) and 4th Joseph Tanner. James Davis was shot in the chest by a brother-in-law between the years of 1914 and 1920. Her children included Ethel Edwards, Mary Edwards, Teddy R. Dallas, James R. Dallas, Lillian Dallas, Lawrence Davis my granddad who married Emma Elizabeth Williams, Leroy Davis aka George Johnson and Marie Davis all of whom are dead.

Surnames: LEDFORD COOK MITCHELL FERGUSON PEARSON REEVES WILLIFORD
Submitter: Rod PENNINGTON (rodpenn@iquest.net)
Date: 18 Mar 2000

I am researching the family of Solomon LEDFORD, apparent progenitor of the Saline Co., IL LEDFORDs. Solomon was born in NC, is found in Livingston Co., KY in the 1820 census; then is found in Marion Co., IL in 1830 and Galliton Co., IL in 1840, before dying in Saline Co., IL 15 Dec 1850. Solomon's wife is said to have been Jane PICKERING, but I don't have the supporting data on this. Solomon's children included Solomon H. LEDFORD (1826-92) and John M. LEDFORD (1828-86) of Saline Co. Also, probably one or more of the following (I'm working on this): Catherine LEDFORD who md. John L. WILLIFORD, Elizabeth LEDFORD who md. Miles REEVES and later md. Alfred COOK and Steven Fisher MITCHELL, Susan Maria LEDFORD who md. Cullen COOK; Tim LEDFORD who md. Ann PEARSON, and a Marth LEDFORD who was born in Wayne Co., IL in 1826. Please contact me if you are researching the LEDFORDs. Regards, Rod Rod Pennington rodpenn@iquest.net

Surnames: PIRTLE
Submitter: Reba Carroll (Reba614@aol.com)
Date: 17 Mar 2000

I am searching for information for Elijah Pirtle who may have come to Saline County in 1880 or shortly after. Any information on any Pirtle family would be of interest.

Surnames: REED RANDOLPH
Submitter: Steve Wood (wwsteve@grnco.net)
Date: 16 Mar 2000

looking for more info and family of Johnson Reed married Elizabeth Randolph 1849 Saline Co Il. i do not know he parents .any info or connection would be great

Surnames: TRAVELSTEAD PEYTON BROWN KESTNER
Submitter: Ken Kistner (ken1@ebicom.net)
Date: 13 Mar 2000

Looking for family members of MARY A. & WAYNE TRAVELSTEAD who lived in Carrier Mills, Saline Co. Illinois in the 1950's. I believe that the maiden name for MARY A. was PEYTON. They may have had a daughter, TRESIA. I believe that MARY A. was also related to RILEY BROWN and CHARLIE E. (KESTNER) BROWN of that area. Thanks for any help or info. Ken

Surnames: HAMILTON UNDERWOOD DORRIS WILLIFORD LEDFORD IRVIN STIFF
Submitter: Lou Smith (dayone@redriverok.com)
Date: 13 Mar 2000

Am specifically trying to find parents of Elmira Williford (m.John Hamilton) and Alice Irene Underwood (m. William M. Irvin. Have information on the Hamilton, Irvin, Stiff families.

Surnames: TOLBERT SHANKS ABNEY
Submitter: Dallas Hickerson (tbd1@ldd.net)
Date: 11 Mar 2000

I am seeking information regarding William Thomas Tolbert, (my g-grandfather, b.1866) who married Violetta P. Shanks (b.1868) in Saline Co. on 22 May, 1891. I know that Violetta's parents were John and Mary (Abney) Shanks. I would very much like to find out who William Thomas' parents were. And, it would be interesting to learn when they died and where there were buried. I have quite a bit of info on William & Violetta's children. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Dallas

Surnames: DAVIDSON
Submitter: Peggy Davidson Dick (peggydee@gulfcoast.net)
Date: 10 Mar 2000

About 1917, my grandmother Davidson returning from Oklahoma with her children on the train, stopped in Saline Co IL to visit my great uncle, Frank Davidson. Family story that at one time Frank Davidson was sheriff of Saline Co. IL. By a brother's obit in Terre Haute IN, Frank Davidson was still living in Harrisburg IL in the 1930's. Could someone in Saline Co. check county directories, etc. to determine if this family story is correct.

Surnames: BARGER SHUFFLEBARGER KING SMITH FINNEY
Submitter: Cindy Avery (Avery83@aol.com)
Date: 10 Mar 2000

Looking for information on the following family connections: Shufflebarger, Novella King (Shuffle)Barger, Martha Smith Shufflebarger whose father was John Bradford Smith and mother was Nancy Finney Smith. John's dad was Jospeh Smith.

Surnames: HOLLAND PICKERING PEARSON SWAN PERKINS
Submitter: Cindy Sissom (clsissom2000@yahoo.com)
Date: 06 Mar 2000

I am looking for the history of the Holland family, Tree. Simpson Holland. Where did they come from. I also am looking for Lucy Pickering's Mother, Susan Pearson's family history. Robert Pickering, Susan's husband and Lucy's father. Paul Holland is Simpson's grandson. Swan is another name I am interested in. Son Wayne, Father Newton etc... I am also interested in finding the family tree for Elizabeth Perkins, Simpson Hollands wife. Simpson died in 1888.

Surnames: SISK PARKER WATSON LITTLEPAGE
Submitter: Lesley Watson-Howard (jerrynlesley@hotmail.com)
Date: 05 Mar 2000

LOOKING FOR SISK RELATIVES. MY grandmother Jessie Sisk Watson (1906-1974) graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1923 or 1924. Her parents were David L. Sisk (Abt.1883-1964) and Annie L. Parker Sisk (1883-1964). David's father was Andrew Sisk Jr.. Andrew Sisk Sr. was the first judge of Maddisonville Kentucky, he was married to Polly Littlepage. Does any of this sound familiar? I never knew this side of my family and my sister and I are the last two decendants from this line. PLEASE EHLP ME!!!

Surnames: VAILES GOBIN
Submitter: Bettie McCormick (BMccor@aol.com)
Date: 03 Mar 2000

Gobin/Vailes Will Gobin and Gertie Vailes married in Webster Co. in 1907 and moved to Harrisburg, ILL sometime after that. Elbert Vailes married sometime after 1924, and died in Eldorado, iLL. We have lost contact with both these families, so if anyone has any information I would appreciate it.

Surnames: MORSE THOMANN
Submitter: Dewey Carter (cicimmig@sunset.net)
Date: 02 Mar 2000

Searching for info on Jake (Jacob Huey)Morse, b:2 Oct 1879 in Stonefort,IL. Parents and sibs are unknown. Also Anna Rosetta(Rosie)Thomann, b: 22 Dec 1886 in Stonefort, IL. Jake and Rosie is believed to also have lived in Pope county. Any leads would be appreciated. They were married before 1904, date and place unknown.

Surnames: CARTER REYNOLDS
Submitter: Melissa Brinkley (brinkley@midwest,net)
Date: 28 Feb 2000

I am searching for infomation on Phebe Carter Reynolds. Phebe was listed on an 1850 census in Saline County, Illinois with her family. It appears that she was born in 1839. She was living with her parents Elias and Vera Carter. Her siblings listed were Thomas J. b. 1841, Eupha b. 1844, David J. b. 1846, and Elias b. 1849. Phebe Carter married Jasper Newton Reynolds on September 14, 1856 in Pope County Illinois. Phebe and Jasper were my great-great grandparents. Their son, also named Jasper Newton was my great-grandfather. He was born in 1875. I have not been able to locate any information on Phebe and Jasper. I would greatly appreciate any help or possible connecting information. Thanks in advance, Missy

Surnames: CAIN KANE STIFF
Submitter: Rod PENNINGTON (rodpenn@iquest.net)
Date: 19 Feb 2000

y ggg grandfather Samuel STIFF married Nancy Louisa CAIN in Saline Co., IL 25 April 1852. Recently, I found Nancy Louisa's family. The 1850 Saline Co., IL census, Monroe Precinct includes the following family (line 12, family 49): KANE, John 49 farmer 500 acres NC, Elizabeth 44 NC, Nancy L. 14 IL, Amanda M. 11 IL, George W. 9 IL, Braxton P. 7 IL, Hezekiah 3 IL. "Nancy L." is the right age to be the Nancy Louisa CAIN who married Samuel STIFF. Note that despite the spelling "KANE" in this census listing, "CAIN" is how it appears in almost all the marriage records I've seen. I'd love to make contact with cousins researching this line. In particular, would like to tie the John CAIN family to the other CAIN's that ppear in the Saline Co., IL records. Regards, Rod PENNINGTON rodpenn@iquest.net

Surnames: CAMPGROUND CEMETERY
Submitter: MINDIE (mjohnson@neark.com)
Date: 17 Feb 2000

Where is CAMPGROUND Cemetery located in Saline county ill.? Are there any books with who is buried there ?

Surnames: POYNOR/POYNER WILLIAMS SATTERFIELD RANEY
Submitter: Alfee Fryer (alfee@flash.net)
Date: 17 Feb 2000

Looking for information on Robert Poyner/or family. Moved to Ill. in 1830 he was married to Rachel Williams Poynor/ Any help with this family would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Alfee

Surnames: COWGUR MORRIS MOSER JORDAN DEAN CANTRELL DAVI COOK IDAACS
Submitter: Bonnie Ferguson (jacboni@aol.com)
Date: 16 Feb 2000

Hi, Looking for information on Adam Moser/Mosier/Mozier and Elizabeth Caplinger migrated from Wilson Co TN in the late 1840's Enumerated in the 1850 census for Saline Co IL parents of nine children daug Emerilla b 1842 md William K Cowgur Anyone related please contact Bonnie Cowgur Ferguson jacoboni@aol.com

Surnames: LUSK TUCKER
Submitter: Robert Rowe (rrowe45@aol.com)
Date: 14 Feb 2000

Seeking info on Mariah (Tucker) LUSK, (1874-1944) and her husband George Ellsberry LUSK (1870-1941), who resided in Saline county, Eldorado, from at least 1924-1935.George and Mariah had four boys, Claud, Clark, Louis James, and Douglas DeWitt LUSK. One of them was nicknamed "chigger". George and Mariah were both from the Grundy/Coffe county area of Tennesse, and we are not exactly certain what drew them to Eldorado. One of the above mentioned brothers (not doug) was shipped back to Eldorado from Detroit for burial. any info appreciated. Bob Rowe Livonia, MI

Surnames: REED READ
Submitter: James C. Read (jcread@tenforward.com)
Date: 13 Feb 2000

Researching Joseph Reed/Read of Gallatin>Saline Counties, and his descendants of Saline County.

Surnames: QUESTELL ARMISTEAD FILLINGIM
Submitter: Nick Questell (MacNick@ziplinl.net)
Date: 11 Feb 2000

Researching Questell, Armistead and Fillingim families in Saline County Illinois.

Surnames: ARNOLD SANTY
Submitter: Nancy (mina5455@gibsoncounty.net)
Date: 10 Feb 2000

Looking for g.g.grandparents. Cassandra(Casyda) Jane Arnold b.8-3-1835 from Scioto Co. Ohio, married Winbert Vanbert Santy b.1-28-1832 from Scioto Co. Ohio, had 4 children, Sadorey Alice Santy,Sarah E.(1857-1917),John B.(1859-1943),Winbert Thomas(1860-1963). The family moved to Saline Co. area around 1865????. If you have ANY info. PLEASE E-mail me. Thank you very much for any help you may offer. Nancy

Surnames: BAILEY GARRIS
Submitter: Debbie McMinn (debbiemcminn@maverick.net)
Date: 10 Feb 2000

Looking for a Pauline Garris of Saline Co. IL that married a Mr. Bailey and moved to Chicago Area. She was probably born between 1905-1915.

Surnames: IRWIN SPILER EVANS KEITH
Submitter: Bud Irwin (girwin@customcpu.com)
Date: 06 Feb 2000

James M. IRWIN [son of Arthur Irwin and Elizabeth BYERS of Gallatin Co.] b. 1848 PA, d. 1891 Saline Co., m. 1869 in Gallatin Co. to Mary Caroline SPILER b. 1850 OH, d. 1935 Harrisburg, Saline Co. Children: Joseph A. b. 1869 Gallatin Co.; James R. b. 1877; Ida M. b. 1880, m. (prob.) William H. EVANS; William Harrison [my line] b. 1882 Saline Co., d. 1954 WA, m. 1904 in Harrisburg to Frances Ella KEITH.

Surnames: KEITH BAKER THOMAS GASKINS HEATHERLY WILLIAMS IRWIN
Submitter: Bud Irwin (girwin@customcpu.com)
Date: 06 Feb 2000

Marshall KEITH (Rev) b. 1837 Pope Co., d. 1919 Saline Co.; m. (1) 1861 Saline Co. to Elizabeth BAKER, m. (2) 1870 Saline Co. to Nancy C. THOMAS [my line]. Children by 2nd marriage: G.P. [prob. George P.]; Armeda G. ("Meda") b. 1873, d. 1965, m. Asa GASKINS; Sarah Veda b. 1877, m. HEATHERLY; Mary L. b. 1879, d. 1919; Henry M. b. 1881, m. 1906 Jackson Co. to Lela WILLIAMS; Frances Ella ("Fan" or "Fanny")[my line] b. 1885 Saline Co., d. 1968 WA, m. 1904 in Harrisburg to William Harrison IRWIN; Clinton Bernie ("Buma") b. 1887, m. 1911 to Alta IRWIN.

Surnames: KEITH CUMMINS BREETON INGRAM ESTES THOMAS TAYLOR GIBBS
Submitter: Bud Irwin (girwin@customcpu.com)
Date: 06 Feb 2000

George P. KEITH b. 1806 VA, d. 1878 Saline Co., m. 1830 Gallatin Co. to Mary CUMMINS. Children: Benjamin F. b. 1831, m. Sarah BREETON; Nancy b. abt 1834 m. INGRAM; Mary L. b. abt 1836 m. ESTES; Marshall [my line] b. 1837 Pope Co., d. 1919 Saline Co., m. (1)1861 Saline Co. to Elizabeth BAKER; m. (2) 1870 Saline Co. to Nancy C. THOMAS [my line]; Jane m. ESTES; George P. b. 1844, d. Civil War; Ann b. abt 1846, m. Pleasant TAYLOR; Drusilla b. abt 1849, m. Elijah GIBBS.

Surnames: KELLEY
Submitter: Richard Kelley (rlkelley@shawneelink.net)
Date: 05 Feb 2000

I was N. of Stonefort the other day and ran across an "unknown Kelley Cemetery" next to Garris Chapel Cemetery. I assume the mine relocated the Cemetery. I was wondering where the Cemetery was located originally, when it was moved, and what it's name was? I counted 106 unknown Kelley markers in the Cemetery and several unknown Youngbloods. Does anyone have a list of names that were buried in the original Cemetery? Evidently someone knew enough to separate the Kelley's and the Youngblood's. Any help would be appreciated.

Surnames: BUSBY THREADGILL AKINS MCGUIGAL ARY
Submitter: Anita (ADPowers@worldnet.att.net)
Date: 03 Feb 2000

Seeking information on ancestors and descendants of the James Busby and Carrie Threadgill family. James b abt 1860 in Missouri, m Carrie Threadgill on 1/19/1887 in St. Francis County, Arkansas. The family moved to Johnson Co. Illinois around 1896. Children: 1.Thomas, b 1889 d 1974 m Della Akins 2.Christopher, b 1889 3.Joshua, b abt 1890, d bef 1910 4.Cleveland, b 1891 d 1956, m Angie McGuigal 5.John Leonard, b 1896 d 1968 6.Lillie, b 1899 d bef 1997 7.Emma, b 1905 d 1997, m McKinley Ary 8.Ben, b 1907 9.Rilda, b 1908 This family is in the census around Grantsburg, Johnson Co., Illinois in 1900 and Harrisburg, Saline Co., Illinois in 1910. James and Carrie died in Harrisburg, Illinois during the flu epidemic, 1914 and were buried in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Children of (#4) Cleveland and Angie McGuigal Busby, lived in Carrier Mills, Saline, Illinois: 1. Freddie, b 1912 2. James, b 1919 Is anyone researching this family? This names MUST look familiar to someone? Any and all lookups from any materials in your possession would be appreciated. Thanks for any assistance provided! Anita

Surnames: ESTES KRAUSS
Submitter: Cathe Beck (Cathe@altamont.net)
Date: 29 Jan 2000

I am looking for any infomation on William Adkins and his wife Fervia Estes they were married in Saline co In 1884 they had 8 children daughter Nellie Mae B, 1887 marrried my Great Grand father William Krauss the other children were Lewis Paul, Sylas, Marshall, Mattie, Wilma LaNora B1892 and blanch

Surnames: DAVIS
Submitter: Lisa Perry (lpperry@ix.netcom.com)
Date: 28 Jan 2000

I'm looking for any descendants of Vachel Davis, of Eldorado, Saline Co., IL. He was my grandfather's room mate in Kansas City, MO during 1922 and I have some photos/postcards that I'd like to share. Thanks.

Surnames: YATES, DAVIS, BORDERS, DURFEE
Submitter: Clara (retgrandma@juno.com)
Date: 27 Jan 2000

Trying to find any information on a GLEDA YATES DAVIS. She was b abt 1917 in Saline Co., IL to Charles E. Jr YATES and Eva BORDERS. She married Raymond DAVIS and had two children, Charles Ray and Sharon Kay DAVIS. She had one sister, Gladys Marie YATES TUCKER. Her father Charles JR YATES died in Dorrisville mine accident on 05 Jan 1919. Her mother, Eva BORDERS died 11 Feb 1971. It is believed that Raymond DAVIS was in a farm accident and suffered serious injury to a hand or arm.

Surnames: HARRIS GREGG RILEY
Submitter: Elaine Haggard (elaineh@lightspeed.net)
Date: 19 Jan 2000
URL: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Park/9664/

Richard Chester HARRIS born 1860 Texas. Married Lizzie HOOD, Laura STIFF and Molly. Richard was an attorney and said to have died Desha Co., AR. Lived early years Yell Co., AR. Father Ormond HARRIS. I have a picture of Richard taken about 1900 from Cabinet Portrait in Stone Fort. Brother Jesse may have also lived there. Francis GREGG married abt. 1810 Nancy Mary RILEY. Nancy is said to be the first grave in the Gregg-Gaines cemetery, Rector Township. (no marker)

Surnames: RICHARDS FIELDS BARNETT SMALLWOOD MINTON THREADGILL HALL HOOPER GARNETT
Submitter: Anita (ADPowers@worldnet.att.net)
Date: 17 Jan 2000

Seeking persons who are familiar with or related to the African American family tree of Gabriel RICHARDS. Always looking for more branches, twigs, etc. Gabriel Richards b abt 1820 in Virginia, m Maria ?? & Kesiah Johnson. Lived in and around Morganfield, Union Co. KY from 1845 til after 1880. Children were: 1. Winnie b 1841 d 1918 in Saline Co, IL m James Barnett 2. Jacob b 1846 3. Sarah b 1848 4. Caroline b 1851 m ? Cheatham 5. Sidney b 1852 d 1923 in Saline Co, IL m Mary Minton (my gr grandparents) & Malinda Hall 6. Gabriel b 1855 d 1928 m Pernecia Wynn, Margaret Hooper, & Mattie Barnhill Garnett 7. George b 1857 8. Albert b 1861 m Lucy ?? 9. Mary b 1864 Children of Sidney (#5) and Mary Minton (lived in Harrisburg, Saline Co,IL): 1. Jay b 1879 d 1958 Harrisburg, Saline Co. IL m Elizabeth Threadgill (my grandparents) 2. Eugene 3. Essie b 1884 d 1959 m Harvey Fields 4. Vernie b 1886 d 1909 5. Vester b 1888 d 1951 6. Nina b 1893 m Tommy Smallwood I know someone out there is connected to this group of folks and/or has information about them! I would love to hear from you and share notes. Anita Researching: RICHARDS & THREADGILL in KY&IL POWERS & FULCHER in TX

Surnames: READ/REED
Submitter: James C. Read (jcread@tenforward.com)
Date: 14 Jan 2000

Researching Joseph Read/Reed, Edmund Read, John Macklin Read, & Charles Edward Read of Saline Co.

Surnames: STORY WOMACK DAVIS
Submitter: John Hendron (jbhn@aol.com)
Date: 07 Jan 2000

I am searching for any information on the family of Guilford Dudley STORY and wife Nancy Jane WOMACK,they were to have been living in Saline Co,Ill bettween 1840 and 1870, Also need information on his son George Washington STORY who married Malinda DAVIS,HELP ME IF YOU CAN??? John Hendron

Surnames: WALL WALLS GRANT
Submitter: Morton Dorothy (MDor4248@AOL.COM)
Date: 04 Jan 2000

John A. Wall appears in the 1850 Census in Jefferson Co. IL in the household of Angus McNeil Grant. He is listed as "John Walls", age 13, giving an approximate birth year of 1837. He was an orphan from Saline Co. IL. He was working in the Mt. Vernon Inn, which was owned by Angus Grant. John Wall went on to be an officer in the Civil War, newspaper publisher, and the author of the 1909 history of Jefferson Co. IL. But, who were his parents? Could he have been related to Angus Grant, whose roots go back to Caswell Co. NC (on the VA border)? A group of Walls from that area settled in Jefferson Co. IL in 1857. They were related to Angus Grant, but John Wall says nothing about them in his history. Does anyone know about a Wall(s) family that died in the 1840's in Saline Co. IL?

Surnames: KEELIN KEELING KEELAND
Submitter: Richelle Buckles (rbuckles2@yahoo.com)
Date: 01 Jan 2000

I am still searching for that illusive Spencer Keelin/Keeling/Keeland who is said to have been born in Virginia about 1802. He came to Saline County Illinois and raised his family here. Any information on this man and his ancestors or family I would be so greatful. Thank you, Richelle Buckles