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DATE: December 29, 1997
SURNAMES: WILLIS
CONTACT: Robert Riggs

Seeking information about the Albert Willis in the Saline County Births. His father Harrison Willis was my grandmother's brother. Their parents were Phoebe Collard and Albert Willis of White County, IL.

DATE: December 8, 1997
SURNAMES: COOK BRAMLET LEDFORD SULLIVAN MULLANIX
CONTACT: Ken Irwin

Tracing COOK back from Stella Opal COOK b. 12-18-1891 d. 1-12-1979 daughter of John George COOK b. 11-19-1845 in Gallatin Co., IL d. 5-23-1913 in Saline Co., married second wife Mary E. BRAMLET (b. 9-9-1854) on 9-20-1877. John G. was a son of Alfred COOK b. 9-3-1819 d. 12-18-1861, who married Elizabeth A. LEDFORD (b. 11-2-1812) on 9-13-1840. Also, any info on Catherine Sophrona SULLIVAN b. 11-8-1865, d. 6-2-1946 daughter of John SULLIVAN b. 1845 (KY?) d prior to 1880 and Hannah MULLANIX b. 1843 (TN?) d. prior to 1880. Hannah was daughter of Richard MULLANIX b. 1800-1810, prob in TN, d. July 1843 in Gallatine Co. and Martha ? b. ca.1807 prob TN.

DATE: December 1, 1997
SURNAMES: WARREN, MORGAN
CONTACT: Mark Gunter

I'm looking for info on the WARREN family. My 3g.grandfather was John C. WARREN. He was in Company E 3rd Illinois Cavalry Vol. from Saline Co. during the Civil War. He enrolled at Eldorado and was mustered at Raleigh in 1862. I believe he was born about 1830 in Tn. but I don't know where. He was married to Hixey MORGAN.

DATE: November 23, 1997
SURNAMES: COOK-DODDS-NORMAN-REESE-O'NEAL
CONTACT: Sarah Parmley

Looking for anyone who is doing research on the above surnames in Saline Co., Il Jane English of Evansville, Ind. has been helping me with the Normans.

DATE: November 20, 1997
SURNAMES: GATES, WING, SNIDER, PROBASCO, SPANGLER, LEWIS
CONTACT: Marilyn Meisenheimer

Names:GATES,WING,SNIDER,PROBASCO,SPANGLER,LEWIS, or any allied family. The Gates family name was originally spelled Goetz. Mainly lived in or around Eldorado and Harrisburg. Any information about any family name would be appreciated! I am glad to share what I have, too!

DATE: November 19, 1997
SURNAMES: HOLLINGSWORTH
CONTACT: Dewey G. Hollingsworth

My Father was Frances G.Hollingsworth,dob 4/28/1906. My Grandfather was Walter G. Hollingsworth,dob9/25/1868-dod was 3/22/1917.My Grandmother was Eva Allen Hollingsworth,dob was 12/30//1870-dod was circa 1953.My Great Grandfather was Thomas Hollingsworh,dob 5/21/1836,dod was 2/19/1917.Thomas Hollingsworth was married to Amanda Serard (Spelling in doubt) w/children:Luella9/17/1859;Yda 9/17/1859;Nellie 1/24/1866;Elvira 3/6/1872;(Walter9/25/1868,my grandfather,dod3/22/1917).Any help re especially Thomas Hollingsworth would be helpful.
Thanks,
Dewey G.Hollingsworth

DATE: November 9, 1997
SURNAMES: CALHOUN, GROVES, CASH
CONTACT: Shandry Dorroh

HARRIET ISABELLA CALHOUN, b. 1878, mar. WILLIE J. GROVES. Children were William Groves, b. ca 1898, John Groves, b. ca 1900, and Mary Groves, b. ca 1904. Harriet and children are on the 1910 Saline County census in Eldorado. Any information concerning these people or their descendants would be greatly appreciated. Harriet's brother, JOHN CALVIN CALHOUN, was said to have been killed in a mine explosion on 2 Jul. 1909. Would there be any newspspers from that time which might carry the story of the mine explosion? John Calvin Calhoun married AGNES CASH on 31 Dec. 1905 in Saline County. They had known daughter, Pauline, who was born 1908 and died 1909. Father and daughter are buried in Cottage Grove Cemetery. Were there other children? Any information concerning this family would be appreciated.

Please e-mail SDORROH@AOL.com

DATE: October 25, 1997
SURNAMES: EPPERSON, BRIDGES, WALKER
CONTACT: Mike Michel

Looking for information on Newt EPPERSON and Maude BRIDGES. Mabel EPPERSON, born June 30, 1897 in Ledford Il (Saline County) is the only child that I know of but there are probably more. Mabel EPPERSON's second marriage was to Bert WALKER, and their childern were born in Stonefort before they moved to Michigan. Mabel inherited a disease from one of her parents causing her to die at an early age, so her children have little information about MABEL, or her parents Newt EPPERSON and Maude BRIDGES.

DATE: October 11, 1997
SURNAMES: SMITH
CONTACT: cwarsaw@iland.net

Searching for Susannah SMITH, born 3 Mar 1845 in Saline Co.Il. died 13 Dec 1901 in Grossville, Hardin, Il. buried at Pleasant Hill Cem. Karbers Ridge, Hardin Co. Il. Susannah, married Francis Marion JONES on 27 Feb. 1862 in Hardin CO. Il. I am seeking her parents, I have her father as Morgan SMITH, and her mother as Sarah HOLDER, but there is much confusion over this. Can anyone help me locate her family. I have her having a brother, James SMITH, born ab. 1836, a sister Cassander SMITH born abt. 1840 and maybe a brother, Morgan SMITH, born abt. 1848. Will greatly appreciate any help on this family.

DATE: October 10, 1997
SURNAMES: CARR, RICE
CONTACT: Cheri L. Courson

I am searching the CARR's in Saline County, Illinois (Harrisburg area) EMERY and OLLIE JANE (RICE) CARR- They had 4 children 2 of whom were born in Saline County:

MARY LUCILLE CARR b. 10 October 1909
JAMES WILLIAM CARR b. 12 November 1915
Possibility LAWRENCE VERNON CARR b. 23 APRIL 1907
RUBY HELEN was born in Arkansas

Emery Carr had a Carr Bridge Construction Company and built most of Southern Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. He, as many, had a hard time during the depression. Later they moved to Effingham Illinois and died there. would like any information on this Family as JAMES WILLIAM CARR was my Father and a brick wall has grown before me. I have no information on EMERY or OLLIE CARR.

DATE: October 10, 1997
SURNAMES: RAWLINS, TIMOTHY
CONTACT: Dawn E. Towle

I am researching my g-g grandfather HAMILTON H. RAWLINS and his wife MARTHA J. TIMOTHY. They resided near Harrisburg in 1874-1878 at least. Any assistance will be appreciated.

DATE: October 1, 1997
SURNAMES: CRENSHAW, TAYLOR, HALL, LAWLER, STOKES
CONTACT: Jon Musgrave

I'm looking for any and all information on the family of John Hart CRENSHAW. His wife was Francine "Sina" Stokes TAYLOR, daughter of Giles TAYLOR and (?) STOKES. Crenshaw first settled in the Eagle Creek settlement on the east side of Eagle Mountain about 1814. His father William CRENSHAW died that December. The Crenshaw name was often spelled as GRANGER in early records. Does anybody have any indication why? John CRENSHAW later bought land on Hickory Hill and built what today is known as the Old Slave House. He also lived in Cypressville (modern Junction) for a time. With the exception of his time on the east slopes of Eagle Mountain in what is now Saline County, he lived in what is now Gallatin County, Illinois. His son was William T. CRENSHAW. Some of his sons-in- law were John E. HALL and Gen. Michael Kelly LAWLER. All information is appreciated.

DATE: September 29, 1997
SURNAMES: CLEVELAND, MILLER, EATON
CONTACT: Melinda Rose Jacquier

Doing research on these lines in Saline County: John and Anne Cleveland, William Miller and Littleton Benjamin and Sarah "Sally" Jane Eaton in particular. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

DATE: September 28, 1997
SURNAMES: RAPE, CLIFTON
CONTACT: Cheron Frazier

Looking for information on twin Laura RAPE from Eldorado, Saline County, Illinois. She married Frank Clifton and moved to Texas/Oklahoma area. Any information on RAPE relatives from the Eldorado area is appreciated.

Thank you, Cheron Frazier

James and Sophere Richerson came to Il. from Weakley County, Tn. in 1863. They had several children, one daughter named Nancy. She married William Murphy, who also came from Tn. They were my great-grand-parents.

It was said that the Richerson's settled near "South Fort Creek" which may have been in Saline County. I saw the name of a Murphy near South Fort on the map of 1879.

If you have any information about these two names I would appreciate it.

Thank you.

DATE: September 10, 1997
SURNAMES: MC REYNOLDS, RICHEY
CONTACT: Gene and Mary Burchfield

MC REYNOLDS, DAISY A. married Elmer S. Richey Dec 27, 1894. This is all the informatioin that I have on Daisy. Would like to find her parents and her death record (which will probably be abt. 1995-6) They were from SALINE COUNTY.

DATE: September 10, 1997
SURNAMES: WEIR
CONTACT: Gerry M. Weir

Would appreciate any info on TURNER WEIR listed on the 1840 Gallatin Co., IL census. On 27 Mar 1849, he is purchasing federal land in Saline County. My husband's ancestor, TURNER WEIR, d 1824, in Union Co., KY. He had no son named Turner. Our Turner probably had a brother, named RUSSELL WEIR, and we have been unable to locate him after the early days of Kentucky (ab 1806)Henderson County, KY. Can the Turner Weir of the 1840 census be a son of Russell's. Any info will be most appreciated. We have our Turner researched. Thank you.

I am researching all Ingrams related to Job INGRAM, b.1796. Son James A. INGRAM, m Sarah Gaskin PEARSON, 1845. Sarah PEARSON'S parents? Relatives of Monroe J. POTTS, lived in Saline Co. in 1870.

Any help would be appreciated.

DATE: September 3, 1997
SURNAMES: LEDFORD, PICKERING, FERGUSON, HUDDLESTON, HENSLEY, GASKINS, HUGHES, STIFF, PICKETT, DORRIS, DURHAM, MITCHELL, COZART, ASHLEY, PERKINS, UNSELL, BUSH
CONTACT: Mary Ellen Ledford

Need help with families of Solomon H. LEDFORD born 1826 Salem, KY, died July 1892 Harrisburg, IL. Saline Co., son of Solomon LEDFORD b ca 1775 NC d 1850 Il and Jane PICKERING b 1794 Tn. Solomon md/1 Rachel FERGUSON b 1827 Saline Co. Il d 1870 Saline Co. dau of James FERGUSON and Rachel HUDDLESTON HENSLEY. Solomon md/2 Rachel STIFF GASKINS 1870; md/2 Julia GASKINS HUGHES 1891. Children of Solomon H LEDFORD were:1. Oliver Perry b 1849 Ledford Station near Harrisburg, Il d 1923 Tulsa, OK md/1 1877 Celia STIFF, md/2 Sammy Florence Eliza STIFF m3/ ??' 2. Emily Anna Jane b 1852 Il d 1881 md 1873 William DORRIS; 3. Timothy b 1855 Il d 1939 md 1880 Mollie STIFF, dau of David STIFF and Sallie GASKINS; 4. George b ca 1860 Il md 1889 Maary PICKETT; 5. William b 1864 Il; 6. Ida b 1869 Il md 1890 Fred DURHAM; 7. Ora b 1872 Harrisburg, Il md/1 1891 J M COZART; md /2 Oscar MITCHELL; 8. Cora b 1874 Il d Or. md an ASHLEY; 9. Seigle b 1878 Il d 1935 Il md 1899 Iva Jane EVANS; 10. Pearl b 1881 Il d 1951, killed in WWII md Fannie PERKINS md/2 Mary UNSELL' 11/ Charles b 1885 Il md Suzie BUSH.

DATE: September 3, 1997
SURNAMES: STOKES, TAYLOR, CRENSHAW
CONTACT: Jon Musgrave

I'm looking for information on a STOKES woman who married Giles TAYLOR who settled in Saline County, Illinois, then Gallatin County at least by 1818. The lived in the Eagle Creek community which straddled the future county line. Their children included Giles Y. TAYLOR, Edmund Dick TAYLOR, and Francine "Sina" TAYLOR who married John CRENSHAW in 1817 or 1819.

DATE: August 31, 1997
SURNAMES: TURNER, WOODS, TANNER
CONTACT: Linda White

I am searching for parents of the following:

JAMES TURNER 1854-1930 ADLINE WOODS 1854-1942 JANE TANNER 1820-?

If anyone has any information please e-mail Dolluver@aol.com

All of these died in Stonefort, Illinois.

Thank You Linda L. White

DATE: August 29, 1997
SURNAMES: GOLDSBOROUGH, PANKEY, ADAMS, FARMER, BUMGARNER, HAYS
CONTACT: Jan Eardley

Henry GOLDSBOROUGH d. in 1854 in Saline Co. He m. Ankah Hays in Madison Co. KY in 1822. They were in the Saline Co. census by 1850. Ankah d. between 1850 and 1854. They are both buried in the Pickering Burial Plot. I would like info on this burial location. children were;  Julia Ann b. abt 1826, m. _______ ADAMS (dead by 1854), Francis Marion b. abt 1830, probably d. bef 1854, Martha b. abt 1832, m. _________ Pankey, Ellen b. abt 1837, m. _________ FARMER, Catherine b. 1832, d. bef 1854, Henry J. b. abt 1841, and Piercy Jane, b. abt 1854, m. McDonald BUMGARNER in Boone Co., IN in 1864. I am seeking info on these children and their families.

DATE: August 28, 1997
SURNAMES: ROSE, HALL, CAMPBELL
CONTACT: Judy Carlson

ROSE, Martha, born Williams County about October 25 1861, daughter of Isaac HALL and Sarah CAMPBELL, married William Micajah ROSE of Pope County,October 18 1880 at Harrisburg, Saline County, Illinois. She was a member of the Eastern Star Stoneford Lodge No. 31. Martha died November 16, 1889. Would like to know where in the area she died and where she is buried. Any information on the ROSE, HALL or CAMPBELL families would be appreciated. Other members of the ROSE family are buried at Zion Cemetery in upper Pope County.

DATE: August 10, 1997
SURNAMES: RITCHEY, BAKER
CONTACT: Gene and Mary Burchfield

I am seeking information on FRANCIS A. RITCHEY B. 1798 m. Mariah. He had several children one might be HARRISON RITCHEY b. 1841 (he was sometimes listed as William H.H.). Also looking for JOHN RITCHEY B.? and ROSAN RITCHEY b.1856, VALENTINE T. RITCHEY b.1873 m EUNICE BAKER.

DATE: August 9, 1997
SURNAMES: CLARK, SLATON, ANNIS, GOWER, CHURCH
CONTACT: Ruth Ray

Searching CLARK,SLATON,ANNIS Saline Co. area....

Ezekial Haddock CLARK was born and raised in KY, md Emily GOWER, raising 6 or 7 children in KY, each one moved away from home and most ended up in Saline Co., IL - One of the sons was Clifford Henry CLARK bn 1893 md Beatrice Ruth SLATON - Clifford is my grandfather.. I have Ezekial's parents, grandparents dating back to 1810, as well as his brothers and sisters, also Clifford's brothers and sisters,.... etc...and would enjoy sharing with anyone else who might be searching the Clark & Slaton's as well.

Beatrice Ruth SLATON parents were James & Addie (ANNIS) SLATON....James was md 1st to Mary A. FEAZEL, then to Lucy Addie ANNIS - Addie 1st marriage was to James H. CHURCH - Beatrice was bn in Anna, IL as well as acouple other brothers and sisters, but they all eventually moved to Saline Co., IL (Harrisburg area). I have more information on the SLATON's as well and would enjoy hearing from anyone who would be searching the SLATONs and/or ANNIS's.....

DATE: August 9, 1997
SURNAMES: GIDCUMB, GIDCOMB, REYNOLDS, CARTER, MALONE
CONTACT: Terri Lagneau

I am researching my GIDCUMB/GIDCOMB family tree. Would like to hear from other researchers or descendants of the Gidcomb/Gidcumb family.

William GIDCOMB married Mollie REYNOLDS on 4 Oct. 1898 Saline Co,IL Mattie Gidcumb married Norman BEDELL on 12 Jan. 1904 Saline Co, Il. Louis Albert GIDCOMB married Nellie Harrison CARTER on 25 May, 1905 Saline Co, Il.

William, Mattie and Louis are children of William C. GIDCOMB/GIDCUMB and Alice MALONE. two moe children od William and Alice are Mae and Vern Joseph.

Can anyone help me?

DATE: August 7, 1997
SURNAMES: SHUMATE/SHOEMATE, ABBOTT, ELDER
CONTACT: Mary Frances Akerlund

Gallatin County, Illinois SHUMATE, George W. , born 06-07-1864?, Gallatin County, IL, son of Aunto/Anuto SHUNMATE and _________ ABBOTT. Have only seen a Hugh Francis SHUMATE/SHOEMATE m. on 12-23-1854, Gallatin County, IL . His wife's name was Elizabeth J. ABBOTT. Per his marriage application in DuBois County, IN, his spelling for last name was SHUMATE. During his lifetime it was SHOMATE(as we knew it) and SHOEMATE in his obituary. Would like to find parents of George W. SHUMATE, so that we know which branch of the Jean Baptiste DE LA CHAUMETTE tree we belong to. Would like to find Elizabeth J. ABBOTT's parents and families,too. When George died in Princeton, Gibson County, IN, he was buried in the IOOF Cemetary, one grave next to his is that of a Lucinda SHOMATE, some believe it to be a child, but according to sexton at cemetary, he doesn't have any record of where she came from or who she is. I only speculate that Lucinda could be the late wife of Joel F. SHOMATE who had married a Lucinda A. ELDER in Saline County, IL October 07, 1875. Any help on the SHUMATE-ABBOTT families would be greatly appreciated. Will share rest of family information to others searching for same family lines. George W. SHOMATE/SHUMATE/SHOEMATE was my paternal ggrandfather. In George's obituary, it mentioned a borther still living in Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

DATE: August 5, 1997
SURNAMES: MCNEW, COSTELLO, COSTELOW, JACKSON & HERRINGTON
CONTACT: Laurie Costello Brandt

Am looking for info on these surnames: MCNEW, COSTELLO, COSTELOW, JACKSON AND HERRINGTON. McNew names include: Charles and Nancy Parlee, married 1849, Johnson County. Children include; Melvina, Sarah, Charles, Stephan, Richard, Isaiah, James and Parlee. James and Jane McNew children include; Bertha, Ernie,Minnie, James, Effie, Tom, Elva, and Lula (my gg-grandmother, born 1892). COSTELLO names are John, Dora, Homer, and Guy. Lived in Pope county. Homer born in 1892. thanks!!! HERRINGTON-looking for info on Dora Herrington. Married Costelow, remarried. J.t. Henry.

DATE: July 23, 1997
SURNAMES: ELLIS, GIBBS, TARLTON
CONTACT: B. David Duncan

Charles TARLTON, and his wife Mary (ELLIS) are listed on the 1850 Census as living in the Shawneetown Precinct. They have a 6 month old son, Charles A. I am looking for more information on Charles senior as to his parents and the rest of his children. My mothers grandfather was a Charles TARLTON who was married to a Mary Gibbs. This Charles is possibly the son of Charles A. TARLTON. Leroy GIBBS is listed as a member of the Big Saline Baptist Church in the 1860's. Leroy GIBBS is the grandfather of Mary GIBBS who married the above Charles TARLTON. Mary's father was Lafayette 'Fate' GIBBS and her mother was a Shawnee named Nioka. We are at a dead end finding more information and would appreciate any help.

DATE: July 21, 1997
SURNAMES: GUEST
CONTACT: Fred Guest

Seeking information on Abraham Lincoln Guest this would be my grandfather. It is my understanding he died around 1950, in Harrisburg, Illinois. any information would be greatly appriciated.

DATE: July 20, 1997
SURNAMES: SEWELL, FOSTER, KENNEDY, WOLFE
CONTACT: Rebecca Coltrin Bosworth

Could you please supply any information on my maternal grand parents and great grandparents: Sewell,Foster, Kennedy and Wolfe.

Thankyou very much for your efforts!

DATE: July 20, 1997
SURNAMES: BAIN, SARTIN, HUMPHREY
CONTACT: Bob Wallace

I need information on any SARTIN or BAIN in Saline Co. William SARTIN is there in the 1870 census. William BAIN died there in East Eldorado Twp. on 17 Sep 1895.

Margaret Jane BAIN, dau. of William BAIN, was born 27 Jul 1856. She married a HUMPHREY and had at least one dau. Amanda. She married a second time to Louis SARTIN in Evansville, IN.

Any help with these two families would be appreciated.

DATE: July 20, 1997
SURNAMES: HAWKINS
CONTACT: Stan Devin

I am researching the HAWKINS family. Several related branches arrived in Saline County about 1850. The branches are those of Matthew HAWKINS, Robert HAWKINS b.@1820.

DATE: July 12, 1997
SURNAMES: GIBBS, KEITH, KILLMAN, DUNCAN
CONTACT: B. David Duncan

Elijah GIBBS, born July 4, 1849, died at the age of 82 years in 1931. He married Druecelee KEITH in 1871. They had three children, William, Thomas and Elizabeth who died in infancy. On April 6, 1882 he married Sarah Addline KILLMAN and they had 14 children. They are as follows: Phoebe, Lillie, Lewis, Mollie, Sarah, Audie, Carrie Elizabeth GIBBS(my grandmother), the six remaining children died in infancy. Carrie Elizabeth GIBBS married Andrew Duncan on October 21, 1923. Not alot is known about Elijah GIBBS or his wife Sarah Addline KILLMAN. There is a family story about Sarah being part Indian and her name being Kill-a-man. No-one known for sure. We would appreciate any information you might have. Also I have quite a bit of information on the DUNCAN family history if anyone is interested.

B. David Duncan

DATE: June 27, 1997
SURNAMES: TAYLOR, STOKES, CRENSHAW, KUYKENDALL
CONTACT: Jon Musgrave

Does anyone know if Harry Taylor, longtime principal of Harrisburg High School (1896 to 1946), was a descendent or relative of Giles Taylor, who is believed to have been the first school teacher in Saline County. Giles married Sinah Stokes and had Giles Young Taylor, Francine "Sina" Taylor who married John Hart Crenshaw, Edmund Dick Taylor who married the daughter of John Taylor, Mary Taylor who married Joseph Kuykendall, William H. Taylor, James Taylor and Cassandra Taylor who married William Crenshaw the brother to John Hart Crenshaw.

DATE: June 24, 1997
SURNAMES: STIFF, DONAHOO, CONLEY, WARD, JOHNSON, TAYLOR, JENNINGS, CORDER CONTACT: Gerald Lewis

The families I am researching are: ELBERT MILTON STIFF who married MINERVA DONAHOO, JOHN J. CONLEY who married SUSAN WARD, JOHN T. JOHNSON who married NANCY PARLEE TAYLOR, and BENJAMIN FRANK JENNINGS who married MATILDA J. CORDER. Anyone interested in these families please contact me.

DATE: June 24, 1997
SURNAMES: SKELTON, WILLIAMS, GOODMAN, HARRAWOOD, SHAW or SHAIN.
CONTACT: Debbie Wright

Looking for SKELTON, WILLIAMS, GOODMAN, HARRAWOOD, SHAW or SHAIN. Glad to share info.

DATE: June 12, 1997
SURNAMES: WARD, JOHNSON, GASAWAY
CONTACT: Cindy Ward

Searching for children of Burrell WARD and Lucinda ?. Believe he had at least one son, Robert WARD b. abt 1828 d. bef. 1870 m. 1851 Saline Co., IL Julia GASAWAY b. abt 1831. Robert WARD and Julia GASAWAY had several children including: Albert, Milton, Thomas, Dora, Elizabeth, George and our ancestor Perry Columbus "PC" WARD b. 1858. He married three times. His third wife was Narcissa JOHNSON b. 1872 IL. The first two wives may have been Isabelle WOOTEN and Elvira M. HAMONS. He had children by all three wives. Any information is appreciated

DATE: June 5, 1997
SURNAMES: TOLBERT-Mc CORD-Mc DONALD
CONTACT: Kelly Tolbert

TOLBERT-Mc CORD-Mc DONALD and Allied Families. These families lived in and around Randolph, Monroe and StClair Counties as early as the 1830s.

DATE: June 3, 1997
SURNAMES: WESTBROOK, ROBERSON, WADE, KANADY, WILSON, AUD
CONTACT: Jennifer Owen

I am looking for information on the following people: Samuel Westbrook, Nancy Jane Roberson, Mary Wade, Lewis Kanady, William Otto Wilson, and Mack Clarence Aud. If you have any information please contact me at jenjen@siu.edu. Thank you.

DATE: June 2, 1997
SURNAMES: BAKER - COFFEE
CONTACT: Linda Roberts

BAKER FAMILY - Looking for someone researching the Jeter (Geter) Baker family. I believe there is a very strong connection between this family and the Coffee family. i.e. Mahulda, Lucy Ann. Also, does anyone know of any published cemetery records for Gallatin County besides the two that Glen Minor did up? None of the families I am researching are showing up in his records. Any help is appreciated.

DATE: May 29, 1997
SURNAMES: GRIMES
CONTACT: Annie Schaff

I am interested in obtaining any information I can on James W. GRIMES. My great-great-great grandfather, James W. GRIMES enlisted in the Union Army shortly after his son, William GRIMES was wounded at Shiloh and died of his wounds on his way home.

James had two children, William and Hannah. His wife's name is not known William was married to Berthena STRAHAN GRIMES. They had three children: James, Charles Monroe, and daughter Willie.

My query is to ascertain whether or not the James W. GRIMES who enlisted in Company H, 120th Illinois Infantry in Saline County, is indeed my great-great-great grandfather.

According to family history, he "raised fine horses" in Illinois, moved to Texas for his health, and later returned to Illinois when the Civil War broke out where he enlisted.

Any help regarding this soldier would greatly appreciated!!

DATE: May 26, 1997
SURNAMES: ABNEY, BURKS, COOK, HANCOCK, HAWKINS, HEATHMAN, MCILRACH, STEAGALL, TURNER, WIEDEMAN
CONTACT: Lyman Stan Devin

I am helping to research the HAWKINS side of my family. We have gone back to Robert Hawkins, b. circa 1820 in Tennessee. He was married about 1839 to Mary Gold b. 1822. They had 10 children.

Joel Samuel b. 1847 d. 1899 m. Margaret ABNEY Leroy b. 1849 d. 1901 m. Laurinda COOK John Henry b. 1851 (died in childhood). Zacharis b. 1851 (moved to Texas) Mary Jane b. 1854 d. 1928 m. Henry HAWKINS (no relation) Carrie b. 1856 m. Charles BURKS William b. 1857 Minerva b. 1859 Richmond b. 1861 m. Sarah MCILRACH m. Sydney HANCOCK m. Alice WIEDEMAN m. Jane TURNER Julia b. 1862 d. 1945 m. James F. HEATHMAN

Robert Hawkins was a cabinet-maker. The family moved near Galatia, Illinois about 1851. Much of the family remained near Harrisburg, Illinois to this day.

I am especially interested in locating information about Henry HAWKINS (the one Mary Jane married).

http://www.thuntek.net/~asper/gene.html

DATE: May 22, 1997
SURNAMES: GARD, GUARD, McCOY
CONTACT: Jim Guard

Looking for any information on the GARD/GUARD descendants and any information about the GARD Salt Works or The Illinois Iron Furnace. I am a descendant of Chalon Guard (1779) and Elizabeth McCoy. I would love to have any background info. on Elizbeth McCoy.

DATE: May 22, 1997
SURNAMES: BECHTOLD, BRUCE, FRIEND (FREUND), STOVALL
CONTACT: Laurel Crook

I am researching BECHTOLD, BRUCE, FRIEND (FREUND), STOVALL surnames. I have the most information on my BRUCE line, back to my 5great grandfather. I don't know much at all about the BECHTOLD and STOVALL names. I have an Eliza Ethel Bechtold and an Anna Stovall that married into the Friend and Bruce families respectively. I have a bit of info on the FRIEND line. Frederick FREUND came to America from Baden, Germany; I don't have dates. He is probably my 2 of 3great grandfather. If you have any information, please contact me at lcrook@fhu.edu

DATE: May 17, 1997
SURNAMES: BURLISON - ROBERTS - DUNN - NELSON - WILSON
CONTACT: Tom Young

Help on these lines is needed. If you know anything about the above please E-mail me. I know IN, Posey Co well and I am willing to trade information.

DATE: May 15, 1997
SURNAMES: ANGELLY
CONTACT: Donald Wisdom

I am trying to reach my cousin, last names Phelps, who has done the genealogy research on Captain James David ANGELLY. Have lost touch with her and know that she has information on our great Grandfather. Would like for her to e-mail us if she is online. He served with Grierson in Co."C", 6th Illinois Cavalry. Would like any information on him if anyone else has any. e-mail wisdomd@bellsouth.net. Thank you.

DATE: May 12, 1997
SURNAMES: HAYES, COTTER, ELLIS, PULLIAM, LANHAM, SCOTT & COX
CONTACT: Dorman Hayes

Looking for information on HAYES, COTTER, ELLIS, PULLIAM,LANHAM SCOTT, and COX families All live in the Saline and Hamilton Co. area. Ajax and Sarah (Cox) Hayes are buried at Wolf Creek Cem. Eldorado, Illinois.

DATE: May 5, 1997
SURNAMES: HELM, HATFIELD, COOPER
CONTACT: Francis C. Gill

HELM/HATFIELD/COOPER--I am seeking information on the families of Frederick, Adam and Tilman HELM who lived in Saline County in the 1860's and 1870's. Tilman was a minister in the Long Branch Baptist Church during this time. Members of the congregation were Lewis and Pheriba HELM HATFIELD, James Anderson COOPER, and Madison L. COOPER. Desire to exchange information on these families. Francis C. Gill, e-mail fra@utah.uswest.net

DATE: May 5, 1997
SURNAMES: BELL, PEMBERTON, BRADLEY
CONTACT: Francis C. Gill

BELL/PEMBERTON--Seeking information on the family of Jonas Bradley BELL and Martha PEMBERTON who lived in Saline County in the 1860's and 1870. Five of their seven children died in a cholera epidemic in one week. Would like to discover the names of the stricken children. Also any further information on the family of Sampson Benjamin BELL and Polly Malitta BRADLEY. Francis C. Gill, e-mail: fra@utah.uswest.net

DATE: May 5, 1997
SURNAMES: COX, HARRIS, TILLETT, PRICE
CONTACT: Melinda Roles Jacquqier

I am doing research on the COX, HARRIS, TILLETT & PRICE families. I am particularly interested in obtaining information on my great grandmother Susan Agens HARRIS. She married John William COX in 1866 in Saline Co. Had 6 children and died there in 1882. I am searching for her parents. Susan was born in either Alabama or Arkansas and moved to Illinois before 1866. Had a possible brother David H. Harris and possible sister Catherine Harris married to Horace McMurtry. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

DATE: May 3, 1997
SURNAMES: LEDFORD, PICKERING, FERGUSON, HENSLEY, GASKINS, HIGHES
CONTACT: Mary Ellen Ledford

Need help with families of Solomon H LEDFORD born 1826 Ky d 1892 Harrisburg, Il., son of Solomon LEDFORD b ca 1775 and Jane PICKERING b 1794 Tn. Solomon md /1 Rachel FERGUSON March 23 1848 in Saline Co. Il. She was born 1827 Saline or Gallatin Co. Il. died 1870 Saline Co. Il., dau of James FERGUSON and Rachel Huddlestun HENSLEY. Solomon H LEDFORD md/2 Rachel STIFF GASKINS Sept 1870, dau of David STIFF and Sarah "Sally" GASKINS. md/3 Julia GASKINS HIGHES Dec 1891. Solomon LEDFORD had children: 1. Oliver Perry, 2. Emily Anna Jane; 3. Timothy; 4. George; 5. William; 6. Ida; 7. Ora; 8. Cora; 9. Seigle; 10. Pearl and 11. Charles. Solomon's Father, Solomon LEDFORD born ca 1775 NC any kin to William LEDFORD b ca 1770 who md Sarah and living in Yancey Co. NC 1850, 1860 & 1870, but Sarah had died by 1860. Thnx. Mary

DATE: May 2, 1997
SURNAMES: CARSON, STRICKLIN, TANNER
CONTACT: Shirley Barney

I am seeking information on the parents of John Harrison CARSON and his wife Suzannah TANNER. They had a son, John Washington CARSON who married Harriet Emily SRTICKLIN, 23 Nov 1869, in Saline Co. John Harrison's father is Uriah CARSON. They came from Guilford Co. North Carolina then to Tennessee and to Illinois.

Thank you for any help you may be able to give me.

DATE: April 30, 1997
SURNAMES: COOK
CONTACT: Skip Williams

Seeking information on Randolph Cook b.abt 1781 Carolinas..migrated to TN to Saline or Hamilton Co, IL abt 1820. Known to have served in the Blackhawk War of 1832. Known children... Abraham Cook b.1810 TN and James H.M. Cook b.1812 TN. Both sons and father settled in Southern IL

Any help appreciated !!

DATE: April 27, 1997
SURNAMES: RAWLINS, TIMOTHY
CONTACT: Dawn Towle

Am researching my g-grandfather, Zachary Taylor RAWLINS, born near Harrisburg, IL circa 1874 to Hamilton H. RAWLINS and his 3rd wife, Martha J. TIMOTHY. Hamilton was said to have been married at least 5 times and migrated to Missouri where he died around 1900 and is buried at Sligo Cemetery, Dent. Co. Any information on this nomadic family will be greatly appreciated. There is said to be a family connection to John Aaron RAWLINS, Secretary of War to President Grant.

DATE: April 25, 1997
SURNAMES: ------
CONTACT: Tison Lacy

Does anyone have any information about Saline County one-room schools -- RHINE SCHOOL in particular? This could be printed material, photos, even anecdotal -- stories, memories, etc. Can anyone point me in the right direction to find further information?

DATE: April 17, 1997
SURNAMES: HANKINS, LUVINIA
CONTACT: Pat Davidson

Seeking information on the parents of Eleanora HANKINS, who died in North Fork Township, Gallatin County, Illinois on June 25, 1903. The death certificate just lists her parents names, Henry HANKINS and Sarah LUVINIA. Eleanora was married before to a HICKS. She then married Charles CHOISSER on 18 Mar 1890.

DATE: April 15, 1997
SURNAMES: JOHNSON
CONTACT: Betty Hickman Minnick

Dr. F. F. JOHNSON published "Life and Works of F. F. JOHNSON, MD." Stoneford, IL: Turner Publishing Co., 1913. F. F. may have been the son of Henry & Mary (HILL) JOHNSON. Henry died 1860, IL. They migrated from Wilson Co TN before 1860. F. F. is related to Dr. Zachariah HICKMAN and early pioneer of Raleigh(Saline) & Benton(Franklin) IL; also, Robert Reed LINK, Ewing(Benton)IL. All from Wilson Co TN.

DATE: April 10, 1997
SURNAMES: ANDERSON, NAUGLE, PULLIAM
CONTACT: Claudia Naugle

I am interested in the NAUGLE family that settled in Saline County in the 1860s. Isaac (1812-1891) and Nancy NAUGLE and their son John Doctor St Clair NAUGLE, who married Mary Angeline PULLIAM (1853-1892). I am interested in information on their son William Henry NAUGLE and his wife Iona ANDERSON who married in 1904. I am particularly seeking information on the PULLIAM family. Eliza PULLIAM (born 1828 in Illinois) and her six children: Jasper L, Mary Angeline, Elmira, Albert D.

DATE: March 16, 1997
SURNAMES: HOLEMAN, NEAL/NEEL, SIGLER
CONTACT: Larry Martin

James S. NEEL married Mary Jane SIGLER and they had the following children:

Francanna L. Vienna E. William C., b. 1852 James H. Hester Martha Ann

Angeline E.

Any information on descendants of this family would be appreciated.

DATE: March 11, 1997
SURNAMES: KEELIN, LITTLE, SLAYMAKER, TAYLOR
CONTACT: Ruth Lowry

I am searching the TAYLOR, LITTLE, KEELIN, SLAYMAKER families. Specially intersted in parents of John L. TAYLOR b. 1820-25 d. October 1856 or 57, mar. Eliza Jane LITTLE on 10 Dec. 1840.

DATE: March 11, 1997
SURNAMES: TISON, TURNER, KILLMAN, STEINSULTZ, MATTINGLY, WALLACE
CONTACT: Gary L. Lloyd, Sr.

I am searching the TISON (TYSON), TURNER, KILLMAN, STEINSULTZ, MATTINGLY, and WALLACE and related families of Saline County. I would like to share information if you are interested.

DATE: March 10, 1997
SURNAMES: HUTSON
CONTACT: Tim Laughlin

I am looking for any information on the HUTSON family in the Stonefort and Carrier Mills area. Namely, Henry, who came from KY to Saline Co. in 1833 with his wife Jane. Their five children are John (b. 1840), Absolem (b. 1842), Eliza Jane (b. 1843), Bryant (b. 1847), and Katherine (b. 1848).

DATE: February 18, 1997
SURNAMES: McCALLISTER, WILSON
CONTACT: Jane McCallister

Looking for information on George W. McCALLISTER (b. 27 Jun 1832/3). Married on 9 Mar 1851 to Martha Ann Amanda WILSON (b. 13 May 1834). 9 children:

Green Alexander (b. 3 Apr 1855) William Carrel (b. 6 Feb 1857) Sarah Elizabeth (b. 31 May 1859) George Washington (b. 25 Nov 1861) James Madison (b. 27 Sep 1864) John Clinton (b. 6 Jan 1867) Samuel Brady (b. 13 May 1869) Robert Leftwich (b. 15 Nov 1871) Septimus D. (b. 24 Mar 1874)

Would like info on McCALLISTER and WILSON.

DATE: February 18, 1997
SURNAMES: COOK, PLASTERS
CONTACT: Skip Williams

I am seeking information on the PLASTERS-COOK families of southern Illinois. My GGG-grandfather was Abraham COOK (b. TN) 1810-1863 mar. Nancy PLASTERS (b. TN) 1816-1880. Known to have lived in Saline, Gallatin, Hamilton, Franklin Co. area. They were parents of 7 children: Susannah, Braxton, William G., Martha, Artimissa, Mary E. and Sarah. Braxton was my GG-grandfather and father of my G-grandfather, George W. COOK. My grandfather was James S. COOK of Benton, IL. Searching for info prior to Abraham and where Abraham migrated from.

DATE: February 18, 1997
SURNAMES: SHAIN, PARSONS
CONTACT: Chris Shain

I am looking for information on any SHAIN ancestors in Gallatin or Saline counties. I know of gg gfather Amos SHAIN (b. 1833) in Saline county and his father James SHAIN (b. in KY or TN) around 1807. He moved to Gallatin county, then Saline county. Amos' ancestors (James A., James Aubrey, David and Michael SHAIN) moved to Sikeston, MO in late 1800's. Any info would be useful.

DATE: February 12, 1997
SURNAMES: CRIDER, LITANTE, NUNN, ROPER, TODD
CONTACT: James E. Roper

I am researching my branch of the ROPER family. Information on any of the following would be appreciated: John Westley ROPER (b. 20 Jan 1864; d. 1943) married to Nevada NUNN (b.?; d.?); James M.L. ROPER (b. 24 Feb 1849; d. 22 Mar 1925) married 24 Mar 1870 to Martha M. RILEY (b. 20 Oct 1852; d.?). James M.L. ROPER was also married to Anna C. RUSELL on 1 Oct 1899. Also a family bible mystery name entry with no known connection: "Mary J. Garaway (or Garamay) was bornd September the 5th 1876."

DATE: February 12, 1997
SURNAMES: MARTIN & CRISP
CONTACT: Darlene McConnell

I'm looking for the family of John D. MARTIN and his wife Nicy CRISP. They were married in Saline Co., on 28 Sept 1865. He served in the 25th Ind Inf in the Civil War. They lived later in Hopkins Co., KY. I need their burial place, and any family information. Has anyone seen the Civil War journal he wrote?

DATE: January 31, 1997
SURNAMES: RHINE, MACE, JONES & CARRIER
CONTACT: Barbara Crain

Looking for any details on the above surnames. Specifically, any information on Mary Caroline MACE (b:1852 - d:1915), William G. JONES (b:1832 - d:1895), Elizabeth CARRIER, and Benjamin JONES.

DATE: January 28, 1997
SURNAMES: ELLIS, GASKINS, GRISHAM, PANKEY, RALEY, RHINE, & TOWLE
CONTACT: Cindy Pegg

I am researching the names PANKEY, TOWLE, RHINE, ELLIS, GRISHAM, GASKINS and RALEY, all from Saline County, IL. If anyone is researching these names, I would like to hear from you.

DATE: January 28, 1997
SURNAMES: STORY
CONTACT: Nancy Story Adkins

I am researching my GGGrandfather, William STORY. I am also looking for information on John STORY, Francis STORY, and Jefferson STORY. Would appreciate hearing from anyone researching STORY line/lines.

DATE: January 19, 1997
SURNAMES: TISON, WHITLOCK, TURNER, GLASCOCK, STEINSULTZ, MATTINGLY
CONTACT: Rob Tison

I am searching the TISON, WHITLOCK, TURNER, GLASCOCK, STEINSULTZ, MATTINGLY and related families of Saline County. I would like to share information if you are interested.

DATE: January 13, 1997
SURNAMES: STINSON, CHOISSIER, GRIMES & FISHER
CONTACT: Carol Lee Yarbrough

I am researching the following names in Saline Co: STINSON, CHOISSIER, GRIMES and FISHER. Any info. re. these surnames will be appreciated.

DATE: January 13, 1997
SURNAMES: SHANKS
CONTACT: Jim Stanfield

I am searching for info on Michael SHANKS b. abt 1798 in Virginia. He married a woman named Mary, (maiden unknown) b. 1801 in Kentucky. He apparently migrated from Virginia to Kentucky to Saline Co. Their children were: Elijah, Absolem, Sarah, John, Lucinda, James Willis, Elizabeth, Isaac, and Andrew. I don't have anything on Michael's parents or siblings.

DATE: January 13, 1997
SURNAMES: SEARLES, TRAVIS
CONTACT: Linda Francisco

I am researching SEARLES who lived around Eldorado, Illinois. I would like to hear from anyone with information on this family. Cora Ella SEARLES d. Feb. 21, 1938 Eldorado, Illinois. She was married to Ambrose TRAVIS.

Henry Burk SEARLES b. 1860 Elmira, NY d. 1949 Illinois. He was married to Irene Jane MURPHY. Their children were: Isabelle, Albert, John.

Would like to find out also any information about their father: William Searles

DATE: January 13, 1997
SURNAMES: TOLBERT
CONTACT: Jim Stanfield

I am searching for info on the surname TOLBERT. I have a William TOLBERT b. abt. 1795 in Maryland. He possibly had a brother named James living in Saline Co. in 1850. He had a son named William also b. abt 1835 in Illinois. In 1854 William(2) married Sarah SHANKS. Their known children were, Lucinda J., Martha Ann, James, Elizabeth, and Mary R. The James that I am speculating is William's(1) brother married a woman named Roda and their children were: Jane, Hugh Jerome, Isabell, Betty A, Mary L., James and Caroline. Any info will be greatley appreciated.

DATE: January 9, 1997
SURNAMES: BICKERS, ALLEN, GUINN, GOLLIHER, SPINKS, PARKS, EMPSON, JOBE
CONTACT: Margie Garr

I am researching the BICKERS family who lived in Saline Co. IL in the 1860 census. I would like to hear from anyone who has further info on this family.

William C. born ca 1817 TN, died 1880, buried Bankston Cem Saline Co. His wife Mary A. ALLEN, born Apr 05 1814, died 1865, buried Bankston Cem.

children:

Arthur B. born 1838 TN; wife Nancy H. GUINN Thomas H. born 1842 TN; wife Francis J. GOLLIHER Henry C. born 1845 TN; wife Eliza Ann SPINKS Elizabeth born 1847 TN Lovicy born 1849 TN; husband John J. PARKS Mariah born 1853 TN; husband William J. EMPSON Mary J. born 1857 IL; husband James E. JOBE

Did any of these families move away from the Saline Co. area?? Where were they in 1900?? Do you have children or death dates for any of them??

DATE: January 8, 1997
SURNAMES: SHAIN
CONTACT: Chris Shain

I am looking for information on James SHAIN (b. KY or TN 1803) or Amos SHAIN (b. Gallatin Co., 1833). They lived in the Shawneetown district of Saline County from approximately 1850-1880. They married wives from this area by the names of EDWARDS, SKELTON, PARSONS and PIERCE. Any possible info would be appreciated.

DATE: January 7, 1997
SURNAMES: NORMAN
CONTACT: Mike Norman

Seeking descendants or information about Dr. John Strother NORMAN, Sr. born TN. or Carolina about 1808, died 5 Feb 1849, buried Old Ruff Cemetery in Saline Co., IL. He married Nancy HALL on 11 Jun 1830 in Gallatin Co., IL. & again on 6 Sep 1836 in Hamilton Co., IL. Nancy HALL was born about 1814 & died on 11 Nov 1886 in Franklin Co., IL.

Also seeking information on their son Dr. John Strother NORMAN, Jr., born 1832 in Saline Co., IL., died 1911 at Palmer, OK. He married Susan B. ING on 20 Nov 1849 in Franklin Co., IL. Susan was born on 20 Mar 1833 in Franklin Co., IL. & died 1903 at Palmer, OK. Dr. John Strother NORMAN, Jr. practiced medicine in several southern IL. counties.

Most of this NORMAN family migrated to OK. about 1900.

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