2002 Saline County Illinois Queries

2002 Saline County, Illinois Queries

Surnames: WOODS STONE
Submitter: Beth (epigg@mynewroads.com)
Date: 08 Dec 2002

Looking for any information on William Woods who married Phoebe Stone 10-25-1868 in Saline County, Illinois.

Surnames: WILLIS FAULKNER
Submitter: Laurie Nading (lbnadingusa@netscape.net)
Date: 07 Dec 2002

Looking for info on Roy WILLIS, born abt. 1894 in Harrisburg, son of Ankerson WILLIS and Martha FAULKNER.

Surnames: COMER YORK RAGSDALE
Submitter: Leo Greene (leo-greene@usa.net)
Date: 01 Dec 2002

Looking for information about the Comer family that lived in Brushy Township and in Gallatin. Thanks

Surnames: DAVIS CHAMNESS
Submitter: willis mills (wmills4890@aol.com)
Date: 30 Nov 2002

Looking for info about: WILLIAM E. DAVIS He was born? Oct. 1888, Saline Co. IL.? He married VERA CHAMNESS, DATE & PLACE?

Surnames: RAWLINS ROLLANS ROLLINS ROLINS
Submitter: Dorothy Spencer (jerry740w@aol.com)
Date: 11 Nov 2002

looking for the father and mother of William J . Rawlins /Rollins may be one of the two spellings . William is the father of several childrenone wife we know of is Nancy Marshall . list of children Mary / Charles /Elizabeth / William / Elijah / Cynthia / Samuel / John / Jesse / David . I am a decendant threw Jesse Marshall Rawlins #9 on the list. I am researching everyone in the family would love to hear from anyone who has information. Thanks Dorothy

Surnames: HORN
Submitter: Iris Horne (iahorne@yahoo.com)
Date: 29 Oct 2002

Horn, Matthew, b. abt. 1832 TN, parents b. NC.

Surnames: JOHNSON WILLIAMS
Submitter: Linda Roberts (lroberts13@cfl.rr.com)
Date: 27 Oct 2002

Queries - Saline Co, IL Surnames: JOHNSON WILLIAMS Submitter: Judy Johnson (JLJohn 1957@aol.com) Date: 16 Apr 2002 I am researching the Johnson family from Galatia , Illinois back in the 1860 to 1900 . I now am looking for a Lucinda Johnson who married a William C. Williams in 1884 in Saline County .I understand she was blind in later life . She was also known as Aunt Cindy I would like to know who her children were, I know one name was Noble . Hope you can help . Judy Johnson Judy Johnson please contact me. Your e-mail address on your query is not working. Linda Roberts

Surnames: ADAMS JONES BLAKE
Submitter: Dawson Ballard (coder21675@yahoo.com)
Date: 25 Oct 2002

I am looking for info on my great-great-grandfather, Robert Adams. He was born in Saline County in 1852. He married Eliza Jane Jones in 1869 in Harrisburg. He married the second time in 1885 in McLeansboro. Marriage record says parents name were A.C. Adams and Mary Blake. Anyone connected to this line?

Surnames: SNEATHERN
Submitter: JERRY SNEATHERN (JER1KAY@TCMAX.NET)
Date: 20 Oct 2002

looking for info. on Thomas A. Sneathern in Saline or franklin co. Il. born in 1848.

Submitter: Donna (geniebug1@telusplanet.net)
Date: 27 Sep 2002

Looking for the family of WALLIS WILKERSON and any decendents of this family

Surnames: ENLOW GAW GROVES SPROUSE WOOLSEY
Submitter: Lynda Leeds (ldmnj@aol.com)
Date: 26 Sep 2002

Looking for info on my ggrandfather. Charles ENLOW d Sep 1900 age abt 56-58 in Stonefort, Saline, IL. He was on both the 1880 and 1900 census for Stonefort; on the 1900 census he was listed as a pauper. He left a widow and 5 children: Marion Francis ENLOW age 23; Margaret ENLOW age 21 m Charles GROVES; Ella/Helen Josephine ENLOW age 17-19 m Herman SPROUSE; Victoria ENLOW age 8-9 m William S WOOLSEY and (my grandmother) Emma Elizabeth ENLOW age 3 m Volly Palo GAW 18 Jul 1914 in Murphysboro, Jackson, IL. Any info on this ENLOW family would be much appreciated.

Surnames: DEAN HALL ABNEY
Submitter: Dennis Doughty (yidman@aol.com)
Date: 25 Sep 2002
URL: DEAN/HALL/ABNEY FAMILIES OF SALINE COUNTY IL.

My GG Aunt was Ellen Dean who married William C. Hall. Their two children were Dillard and Audra Hall. Dillard Hall was married to Marie (do not know maiden name) and they lived in Jefferson County, Illinois. Dillard Hall was born 7 November 1902 and died July 1979, buried in Jefferson County. Audra Hall was married to Arvel Abney. Audra was born 16 March 1898 and died 15 Oct. 1974. Arvel Abney was bor 20 March 1892 and died 15 Jan 1970. Audra and Dillards mother was my GG Aunt, Ellen Dean, daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Smith) Dean. I would like to connect with families of Audra Abney and Dillard Hall. Thank you, Dennis Doughty yidman@aol.com

Surnames: CHADWICK COX
Submitter: Martha Maxwell (imax@midamer.net)
Date: 20 Sep 2002

Thank you. I am trying to search for my husband's Chadwick family, without results. I have the following. Robert Chadwick B:3-10-1884. Il M: Nora Cox B: 11-5-1889 in Saline county I also have Hattie Belle the sister of Robert. Hattie Belle B:7-1-1870 M: John Maxwell. Lived her adult life in Indiana, and is buried there. She was the only one who went to Indiana. There is also another brother, William. I have found the following. John Littleton Chadwick M: Victoria Adelaide Cox B: 11-15-1846. I would like to know the names of their children. Are these the parents of Robert and Hattie Belle and William? I am hoping to find someone who knows this famly, and I am sorry, this is all the information I have. Thanks again.

Surnames: COOK
Submitter: nina mckain (pookey68@favoravi.com)
Date: 11 Sep 2002

looking for info. on John Cook. he was born 1836,married twice,his second wife was Mandana Cardwell. need to find his first wife, had 4 children by first wife,Henry,Clementine,Alice&Samuel thanks for any info.

Surnames: DEAN HALL
Submitter: Dennis Doughty (yidman@aol.com)
Date: 10 Sep 2002

I am searching for families connect with Ellen or Ellie M. Dean who married William Hall in Saline County Illinois. Ellen Dean was the daughter of Jacob C. Dean and Sarah Emeline Dean (Smith). Thank you, Dennis Doughty

Surnames: HALEY ARENDALL KIGHT
Submitter: Lavonne Pistole (vonniebelle@go.com)
Date: 04 Sep 2002

HALEY, Meeks and Rosa (Gregg) are supposed to be buried in the Gaines Cemetery in Saline Co. Looking for anyone who might have documentation of their births and/or deaths. I have their marriage license, and a picture of their youngest daughter (my great-grandmother) standing at their stone, but I need some concrete (no pun intended) documentation. We have documents, including wills, etc. from Meeks'grandfather Nathan Arendall (Rev. War Soldier) through Winnifred (Meek's mother) down through my generation (4 more for a total of 7) for anyone who might be interested. Many thanks for any help you can give. Lavonne

Surnames: TOTARO
Submitter: Steven Totaro (lesstotaro@aol.com)
Date: 02 Sep 2002

I'm looking for information on the Totaro Family. A few members of the family lived on and off in Saline County over the years(1900-1930). Also Tony and Daisy Totaro were long time resident in Eldorado.

Surnames: TAYLOR JOHNS
Submitter: K.Johns (kaygail@hcis.net)
Date: 24 Aug 2002

I'm looking for William Taylor who married Caroline "Lina" Trout. They had at least two daughters b. in Saline Co. Eliza R. Taylor b. 1858 m. Charles Alexander Johns and Nancy Harriet Taylor b. 1859 m. Charles Alexander Johns after Eliza's death. The Johns'lived and had their children in Walpole, Hamilton Co. IL. Can anyone help? Thanks. K.

Surnames: KEY (KEE) WALKER
Submitter: Susan Foster (sportlaw@earthlink.net)
Date: 18 Aug 2002

I am trying to find any information on my gg grandmother Mary Elizabeth Key or gg grandfather William Buell Walker. I recently stumbled onto a Mormon website that had her as being born in Salem (Saline County) and I have a birth date of June 8, 1871. Her Key name spelling may have been changed to Kee, too. She married a William Buell Walker who was born in Tennesee according to census records. I have searched everything I know of and help in finding Illinois birth records would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: CAIN COZART, HAMPTON ODUM RANN SHAW WEAVER
Submitter: Helen Strobel (ipaint@strato.net)
Date: 15 Aug 2002

Am researching, WEAVER,CAIN,COZART,ODUM,SHAW,HAMPTON,RANN, families in Saline Co. Am specifically searching for parents of Elias Weaver, b. 1816, Tenn.,married Amanda Malvina HAMPTON, and both are buried in Cain Cem.west of HARRISBURG,Ill. Am looking for parents and origin of Amanda Malvina Hampton b. 1822, Ill. died 1908. Am looking for origins of John CAIN b. 1800 in Stokes Co. N.C.and wife, Elizabeth RANN b. 1806 also of N.C. Am looking for parents of James COZART born possibly Ohio who married Mary Martha Cain and both are buried Salem Cem. Carrier Mills. Will gladly exchange info with anyone researching these same families. Thank you. email address is ipaint@strato.net......Helen S.

Surnames: RUSSELL
Submitter: James R. Griffin Sr. (jrgsr@shawneelink.net)
Date: 13 Aug 2002

Looking for information on James R. Russell family that lived near number seven church and cemetery. Had sister, Harriett Emily Russell and brother Albert Russell.

Surnames: ABNEY DEAN HALL
Submitter: Dennis Doughty (yidman@aol.com)
Date: 13 Aug 2002

I am searching for information on Alma Audra Hall who was married to Arvel/Orvel Abney. Alma Audra Hall was born 16 March 1898 and she died October 9th or 15th in 1974. I believe she went by the first name of Audra. She is buried in Ebenezer Cemetery. Her husband Arvel Abney passed away 25 Jan 1970. Her Father was William Hall and her Mother was Ella Mae Dean. Ella Mae Dean was the daughter of Jacob C. Dean and Sarah Emeline (Smith) Dean. My ancestor was the was the sister of Ella Mae Dean/Hall. Please email me to yidman@aol.com Thanks, Dennis Doughty

Surnames: GEORGE BRUCE SARAH WEAVER BRUCE AMANDA BRUCE LINNIE BRUCE SIGLE BRUCE
Submitter: Judith Waters (haysj@sheltonbbs.com)
Date: 28 Jul 2002

Bruce-Weaver Families Help! Iam trying to find information on George M. Bruce born in Harrisburg, Ill. 1864. He married Sarah Weaver on June 18, 1882. Their children were Amanda Francis Bruce born May 30, 1897, Linnie born Feb. 11, 1890 and Sigle born May 4, 1895. They moved to Southeastern Missouri where Sigle and Sarah are buried in Bernie Mo. Cemetery. If anyone has any information on these familes please contact me. Any information would greatly be appreciated.

Surnames: MILLER GRABLE CAIN
Submitter: Cameron Vantrease (Vantrease@compuserve.com)
Date: 21 Jul 2002

Willie Jane Miller - I'm looking for information on the ancestors of Willie Jane Miller, born 18 Jan 1822 in Ohio, died 13 Mar 1904 in Illinois (I think Saline County). Willie Jane is buried in the Grable private cemetary in Saline County. Willie Jane married William G. Grable on 13 Apr 1847 in Gallatin County, IL. On 14 July 1859 she married James L. Cain in Saline County. Sometime before 1887 she married George W. Cain. If you have any information on Willie Jane Miller or can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.

Surnames: BROWN CHAMNESS
Submitter: Dan Chamness (danchamnes@aol.com)
Date: 20 Jul 2002

CHAMNESS & BROWN... In Carrier Mills many years ago there was a CHAMNESS & BROWN GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORE. I would like any information on, or tips on how to find information on the owners of this store, the dates of existence, any photos, and any other family connections to these owners. Could some info possibly be found in "The History of Carrier Mills"? Thanks for any reply. Dan

Surnames: ISHAM RASH
Submitter: Katy Trent (ktrent@dgt.com)
Date: 19 Jul 2002

Looking for information on the Isham and Rash families. Both originally from Tennessee. James M Isham --> Jessie G. Isham --> Howard (aka John Howard) Isham m. Grace Alma Rash. Howard arrested 1926 in Hardin County for bootlegging, but worked and possible lived in Saline Cty. Any and all information is greatly apprecited. The nefarious seldom kept good records!

Surnames: BUECHER ELLIS
Submitter: Carol Haywood (chaywood@sonic.net)
Date: 16 Jul 2002

Trying to find a record of my deceased parents' marriage. Edward J. BUECHER (b. 1907) & Pherba D. ELLIS (b. 1912), both of Evansville, IN, eloped somewhere in Spring, 1935/1936. I just learned that Shawneetown in Saline Co. was a likely spot. ...Would anyone have access to marriage records for February-March-April 1935 or 1936, to look up this couple for me? (No marriage record was in their files after they were gone.)

Submitter: Linda Hart (fuzz.face@insightbb.com)
Date: 13 Jul 2002

I would like to find the unmarked grave of my aunt, Anna Kvidis, who died as an infant in 1919. She was buried in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Harrisburg by Union Co-op Funeral Home. We plan to be in Harrisburg within the next couple of weeks to look at the funeral home records book in the library to try to pinpoint the section and lot number where she is buried. If we succeed in finding a section and lot number for her grave (or if we don't), where would we find a plot map of the cemetery showing the location of the sections and individual lots (and with any luck at all, who's buried in them)? Thanks!

Surnames: WALLS OLIVER
Submitter: WANDA YOUNG (wandayoung@webtv.net)
Date: 12 Jul 2002

James WALLS b 1806 NC d 1883 IN .He had a son JOHN WALLS b 1832 d 1897.Lived his whole life in IN He had a son William WALLS b 1871 IN d 1935 Harrisburg IL William md Mary Jane OLIVER They had 4 children; May Fair Walls--William Oral Walls--Lawrence Walls and Jennie WALLS.If anyone knows anything about this family please contact me

Surnames: HANCOCK
Submitter: Cecilia Davis (cdavis547@comcast.net)
Date: 06 Jun 2002
URL: http://www.geocities.com/katiesmom48340/my_page.html

Hi everyone.I found some pictures that are very old and was wondering if anyone might know anything about them.They are all members of my family with the exception of the photo of the sawmill.If any one knows anything I would really appreciate it. also if anyone would like copys of these i would be happy to e-mail them. thank you, Cecilia Davis. The photos are on the site listed

Surnames: MC FARLIN MEADOWS
Submitter: Billie Mc Farlin Sheets (the2ofus@pioneer-net.com)
Date: 01 Jun 2002

searching for Mc Farlin family information. This family lived in the Saline county Il. Stone Fort in the 1880 census.Any information greatly appreciated.

Surnames: WALLS MCCLOUD
Submitter: WANDA YOUNG (wandayoung@webtv.net)
Date: 22 May 2002

I amlooking for McCloud and WALLS that moved to Saline Co IL from Posey Co IN about 1911 .William Walls b 1871 d 1935 md MARY?If you know about this family please contact me Thanks

Submitter: sam (srrann@yahoo.com)
Date: 20 May 2002

Can anyone give me some information on the old Bramlet's John Deere building in Eldorado. I think that it was built in the early 1900's, but I can't find anyone who knows for sure.

Surnames: WREN
Submitter: SUSAN WREN (GEORGEDELANEY@msn.com)
Date: 17 May 2002

JOHN WREN--1814 ONE OF THE FIRST LAND OWNERS, IN SALINE COUNTY. MY QUESTION, DOES ANYONE HAVE INFORMATION, ABOUT WHERE JOHN WREN CAME FROM. I CANNOT FIND HIM IN THE 1820 CENSUS. WHERE DID HE GO, AFTER THIS? ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT. THANKS SUSAN WREN

Surnames: HANCOCK
Submitter: Cecilia Davis (cdavis547@comcast.net)
Date: 15 May 2002

I am looking for any information on the Hancock family in Harrisburg. My Great-grandfather's name was Raymond Hancock. He was buried in a tiny little cemetary in 1977.As far as my Father or I can remember there is no name to the cemetary. We will be going to Harrisburg the week ending May 17,2002 to try to find out anything that we can. if anyone can make any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Cecilia Davis

Surnames: LEE
Submitter: Tigger (tiggerbuskirk@hotmail.com)
Date: 13 May 2002

Looking for descendants of John Homer Lee 1848-1898 Saline Co IL. Known children: James Wm Lee 1874-?, R. Barthina 1875-?, John B Lee 1877-1955 and Harry C Lee 1895-1959. If anyone could help me with obits and census information, thanks in advance!

Surnames: HAGLER
Submitter: Paul Hagler (dchagler01@aol.com)
Date: 11 May 2002

Millard M. Hagler

Surnames: MINA BIXLER MYRTLE HOUSTON LETA BIXLER JOHN W. BIXLER ERMA BIXLER
Submitter: Nancy Aitken (2ford@wizard.com)
Date: 03 May 2002

Looking for MINA BIXLER, B 1896, died Aug 1975 in Harrisburg, Saline, IL. Relatives say she was a Doctor. Sisters LETA BIXLER AND ERMA BIXLER. Father was JOHN W. BIXLER, mother MYRTLE HUSTON.

Surnames: FANNY BICKSLER FANNY BISHOP JAMES H. BICKSLER
Submitter: Nancy Aitken (2ford@wizard.com)
Date: 03 May 2002

Looking for FANNY "BISHOP" BICKSLER/BIXLER, b abt 1806 in NC, from TN and Greene Co. IL. and her son JAMES H. BIXLER abt 1833. Resided Saline, IL 1850-1877 Raleigh and Eldorado Twp.

Surnames: DOUGLAS MINOR YOUNG
Submitter: George Kirk (gkirk@onecliq.net)
Date: 24 Apr 2002

I am searching for the John Douglas, John and Sarah Minor, and Dr James and Isabel {Wells} families of Saline Co.

Surnames: ROBINSON ROBERTSON ROBESON
Submitter: Steven Alsip (madmax@sun-spot.com)
Date: 17 Apr 2002

I just found out my direct ancestor JOHN W. ROBINSON/ROBESON 1820/1907 is suppose to be buried at Brushy Cemetery, Carrier Mills, Saline County, Illinois. I would like to confirm this, and also if there are other family members buried with him. If affordable I would like to pay some one to photograph the headstone if possible let me know if other descendants are in the area. Thank you. Steven H. Alsip madmax@sun-spot.com 1003 Forest Circle, Corbin, Kentucky 40701-2342 606/523-2700

Surnames: JOHNSON WILLIAMS
Submitter: Judy Johnson (JLJohn 1957@aol.com)
Date: 16 Apr 2002

I am researching the Johnson family from Galatia , Illinois back in the 1860 to 1900 . I now am looking for a Lucinda Johnson who married a William C. Williams in 1884 in Saline County .I understand she was blind in later life . She was also known as Aunt Cindy I would like to know who her children were, I know one name was Noble . Hope you can help . Judy Johnson

Surnames: SHOFFNER BYRD SHOFNER
Submitter: Vonda Bongs (vbongs@emily.net)
Date: 14 Apr 2002

Is there anyone on this list who would be willing to go to the courthouse to look up births in the 1940s? or for the marriage of Wallace Shafner and Elsie Byrd in 1921 or 1922? My mother, Diane Shafner, was born Sept. 1, 1948. Looking for names and dates of birth for her siblings who were adopted so we can try to find them.

Surnames: DICKERSON GOODMAN MOONEYHAM ANDERSON DILLARD MEYER DOWNEN BOUTWELL
Submitter: Josh Meyer (meyerteach@yahoo.com)
Date: 09 Apr 2002

DICKERSON, TATE, MOONEYHAM, GOODMAN, DILLARD, MEYER, ANDERSON, DOWNEN, BOUTWELL. Looking for information on the above mentioned surnames. William Edward and Fredia Mae Tate Dickerson,of Eldorado, were my grandparents. William's mother, Ethel Goodman Dickerson, my greatgrandmother, lived in Galatia. Some may recognize the Dickerson name in association with the grocery stores that William's father and he ran in Galatia and Eldorado in the 40's and 50's. I believe that Ethel's mother was a Mooneyham. Anyting anyone may have would be appreciated. Thanks.

Submitter: Jane Dyer (janedyer671@earthlink.net)
Date: 04 Apr 2002

Where are the old Salt mines located in Saline Co. I would like directions for finding this site. Thanks

Surnames: CARR DENT HOLLOMAN
Submitter: Robert Schneider (ldffly@go.com)
Date: 02 Apr 2002

I'm searching for info on the ancestors of Ezra E. Carr, one of my great grandfathers on my mother's side. He was born October 10, 1881 in Hardin County, Illinois and died on August 21, 1958, in Richmond Heights, Missouri. He married Lillian Holloman of Pope County, Illinois in June, 1907. I believe that his parents were William Merida Carr and Lucinda Dent, but I'm not sure. I have been able to trace the Dents quite easily, but the Carrs are nearly a dead end. The early 19th century census records show many Carrs in the southeast part of Illinois. They indicate that the family came to Illinois from Virginia, but of course I don't know whether these folks are actually my great grandpa's family. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Surnames: BALLYARD HALL DONALDSON SELLARS GOODIN SIMPSON
Submitter: Peggy Karol (margaret.a.karol@sargentlundy.com)
Date: 26 Mar 2002

I am looking for information regarding SAMUEL J. GOODIN and his 2 wives ELZA BALLYARD and LUCINDA SIMPSON. I know quite a bit about his ancestors, so I am looking for information about him and his descendants. Samuel J. Goodin ancestry is as follows: Moses Goodin m. Jane Hall Samuel (Col.) Goodin m. 2nd Elizabeth Donaldson Samuel J. Goodin m. 1st Elza Ballyard, 2nd Lucinda Simpson. I am descendant from Samuel (Col) Goodin's brother Asa Goodin and his wife Margaret Sellars. I am trying to fill in some of the blanks in Col. Samuel's descendants. I have quite a bit of Goodin family data and would be more than willing to share this information with anyone who may be interested. I have extracted the following information from my Goodin family database to help identify Samuel J. Goodin SAMUEL J. GOODIN, b. December 17, 1828 (birth date per Wolf Creek Cemetery Records), Probably Perry County, Ohio; d. April 15, 1895, Eldorado, Saline County, IL; m. (1) ELIZA BALLYARD, September 05, 1850, Morrow County, Ohio; d. January 12, 1878, Eldorado, Saline County, IL; m. (2) LUCINDA SIMPSON, October 22, 1878, Eqaulity, Gallatin County, IL. More About SAMUEL J. GOODIN: Burial: Wolf Creek Cemetery; Eldorado, Saline County, IL Military service: Civil War Pension: Information listed - Served as Sgt. Co. K, 142 Regt. I.V.I.; Pvt. Co. I, 138 Regt. I.V.I.; Pvt. Co. E, 17 Regt. I.V.I More About ELIZA BALLYARD: Burial: Wolf Creek Cemetery; Eldorado, Saline County, IL More About SAMUEL GOODIN and ELIZA BALLYARD: Marriage: September 05, 1850, Morrow County, Ohio Marriage Record: Vol. 1: pg. 63 More About SAMUEL GOODIN and LUCINDA SIMPSON: Marriage: October 22, 1878, Eqaulity, Gallatin County, IL Marriage Record: Per Civil War Widow Pension application Any help would be appreciated. Peggy Karol

Surnames: CRENSHAW PHELPS THOMAS
Submitter: Karon McCullough (john.karon@att.net)
Date: 15 Mar 2002

Looking for driving directions to Crenshaw Cemetery and other Crenshaw or Phelps places.

Submitter: Terry (shad@midamer.net)
Date: 13 Mar 2002

I am wanting to purchase the book, "History of Carrier Mills" (1976). If anyone has one willing to sell me please contact me. Thanks, Terry shad@midamer.net

Surnames: BAITY POPE WORTHEN
Submitter: Richard Worthen (rworthen@piasanet.com)
Date: 08 Mar 2002

Seeking information on my relative: Dorothy Grace Baity who was adopted by R. W. Pope of El Dorado in 1923. Dorothy Grace would have been about 4 years old at the time. Information on R. W. Pope would also be appreciated. Any suggestions or clues would be appreciated. There are a number of people still alive who want to know about her.

Surnames: OOSLEY MILES GILMORE
Submitter: Brenda Miles Thiems (rdt88@papadocs.com)
Date: 04 Mar 2002

I am looking for information about my great grandmother and her ancestors..... Minerva Ann OOSLEY, born September 08, 1872 in Eldorado, Saline County, IL. She moved to Pocahontas, Bond, IL as a young child. Married to Frank Nelson MILES in Bond County Illinois on April 25, 1894. Minerva Ann OOSLEY MILES died October 30, 1955 at St. Clair Hospital in Lincoln, Logan IL and is buried in Robinson Cemetery rural Pocahontas, Bond, IL. I believe that her mother was Mary E. OOSLEY who married William M. GILMORE in Bond County, IL on October 10, 1880. Thank-you for your help.

Surnames: SPURR GRABLE RHINE KARNES
Submitter: vernon Purvis (vpurvis@iglou.com)
Date: 03 Mar 2002

I have a William Harrison Spurr who married Mary Ann Foster and moved to Saline county in the 1880s. William died in 1910. They had the following kids: 1. William T. Spurr ( born: 1865) 2. Anna Bell Spurr ( born: 1872) married: Charley F. Rhine on Dec. 4, 1894 in Long Branch 2. Alice america Spurr ( born Sept. 15, 1876 died: Jan. 21, 1953) Married: Jacob A. Karnes on Aug. 14, 1898 in Long Branch. 4. Maud Loura Spurr born: Dec. 25, 1881 died: Dec. 23, 1961 in Eldorado, Illnois. Married: Hiram W. Grable in July 26, 1900 in Long branch. I am most interested in the Spurr family. But, I am trying to track down descendents for this family for those listed above

Surnames: SIMMONS CRAWFORD OGLESBY HOOTEN VANTREASE COFFEE ABNEY BAKER BLAKE
Submitter: susan mangrum (sue1458@yahoo.com)
Date: 28 Feb 2002

Simmons,Oglesby and Crawford are the main names that I am searching.The rest are names that the girls of the families married into.Simmons-Joseph B.,Joab,valentine,Joseph Wesley,jonathan theodore,Amanda,Charles Fredrick,plus many more.Crawford-israel Wesley,Phelix,Hugh,William,Mildred A..Oglesby-Walker,Pleasant,Harve,Walker James,Henry,Sarah,Lenora..All information is welcomed.

Surnames: WASSON REESE
Submitter: Susie Gillick (SMompop4@famvid.com)
Date: 23 Feb 2002

I am looking for info on Loren WASSON, and his wife, Wilma A. REESE. They supposedly lived in Harrisburg, Saline Co., IL all of their married lives, as he was an owner/operator of a coal mine there. This would have been in the early 1900's to the mid or late 1900's. Thank you in advance.

Surnames: HALL DICKEY
Submitter: carol carroll (ccarroll@pioneer-net.com)
Date: 11 Feb 2002

Anyone have James Monroe Hall(b.1840 IL could be Saline Co. 1850 there with mother and family,was living 1920 Raleigh IL) his wife Sarah Dickey Hall(1846 KY, she died before 1920. I think they m. 1860 Perry CO. Missouri, and were in St. Francois Co. MO 1880, 1900-1920 in the Saline Co. area. children: Fideller, Nancy J.-Janie, Marion. Carol

Surnames: RHINE
Submitter: Cameron Vantrease (Vantrease@compuserve.com)
Date: 09 Feb 2002

I'm seeking information about Abraham Rhine - born about 1817 in Kentucky - married Matilda Spurlock 4 Feb 1842 in Saline (or Galatin?) County, IL

Surnames: MOORE GARRETT EASLEY PEMBERTON
Submitter: Ruby Wood Coble (rcoble6@comcast.net)
Date: 06 Feb 2002

Researching Fuel Moore b1810 married Elvira Easley, their son, Daniel Moore (1853) married Harriett Garrett (1859) whose parents were Joseph Garrett (1815) & Francis Pemberton (1833) Daniel Moore was my g grandfather, father of James A. Moore.

Surnames: BEETLE DAY
Submitter: Dana (d1_burke@hotmail.com)
Date: 02 Feb 2002

Seeking information about Levina BEETLE. She married John Eli DAY and was living in Equality around 1895 when their daughter Anna Mae DAY was born.

Surnames: SPEARS HART BLANKENSHIP
Submitter: Sandy Steele (slsteele@earthlink.net)
Date: 31 Jan 2002
URL: http://rootsweb.com/~ilsaline

Have started a preliminary search for my daughter's paternal family. Grandmother: Mildred Brussel(nee Blankenship?) Spears, born in So. IL, either Saline or Hardin Co. Died in 1973, buried in Wolf Creek Primitive Baptist Church Graveyard. Had daughter, Virginia Theone, b. in So. Illiniois, d. 1996 in Schaumburg, IL. Mildred m. 2nd time to man named Hart. I am trying to collect more substansive info. Will post as I get it.

Submitter: carol carroll (ccarroll@pioneer-net.com)
Date: 19 Jan 2002

Can someone tell me where the town or place called Wasson is located in Saline County? Carol

Surnames: HANSELMAN
Submitter: george hanselman (g.hans@juno.com)
Date: 13 Jan 2002

I have recently found information that says my great grandfather came from munch hausen-seltz. It is supposed to be somewhere in germany. Can anyone help me. I would like to know where this is. thanks......george

Surnames: BERRONG
Submitter: Connie Holm (lucillebelle@yahoo.com)
Date: 10 Jan 2002

Looking for any Berrong family members. Thank you.

Surnames: DODD SCOTT
Submitter: Brenda Manion (Azbrenda@aol.com)
Date: 05 Jan 2002

I am looking for the marriage date of Rachel Paralee DODD and James H. SCOTT in Saline County, IL. They probably married around 1860. Also would like to find her date of birth. I think she was born before the 1840 census, when her parents Richard and Elizabeth Dodd were in Cannon Co., TN. Thanks! Email me: Azbrenda@aol.com

Surnames: JONES BRINGLE BRENGLE PRINGLE
Submitter: Iris Wylie (iriw28@hotmail.com)
Date: 05 Jan 2002

Mary JONES was b. 1809 in Shawneetown IL. Would love to know who were her parents. In 1824 she Mary Jones b. 1805-10 Shawneetown IL, married John BRINGLE (BRENGEL, PRINGLE) at the Arkansas Post, Arkansas Co., AR. Who were her parents? Parents or relative may have stayed in IL> She was an interesting, strong woman during the Civil War. During her testimony to the Southern Commission, she stated that she was b. in Shawneetown IL. Will share her story with anyone who is connected. Thanks!

Surnames: CAMDEN JONES HOPKINS SHELTON
Submitter: Linda Camden Goodwin (llgoodwin36@hotmail.com)
Date: 04 Jan 2002

I'm looking for Camdens in the Saline, Pope, Williamson, and Johnson county area. There used to be an annual Camden family reunion held at the fairgrounds at Stonefort. My father, Aubrey Camden was born in Pope county in 1910. The family was in this general area since 1848. Any information on my family would be greatly appreciated.

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