Saline County, IL Queries
June 29, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Surnames: EVANS ELMS
Submitter: Joyce English (jcenglish@fcbl.net)
Date: 31 Dec 1998
Need info on David Evans b abt 1842 in Tn,married Mary A Stricklin in Saline
Co Illinois Need info on Sarah Evans b 1868 Saline Co Ill,David's daughter
she married Charles Elms in 1886 any info will be greatly appreciated They
Evans families were also in Arkansas,Tennessee ,Mississippi and Oklahoma
Surnames: MCCOY TURNER
Submitter: Lee A. McCoy (lee@silcom.com)
Date: 30 Dec 1998
URL: http://www.silcom.com\~lee
Looking for information on Ralph Waldo McCoy who died in 1938 in a coal
mining accident near Eldorado. He was born in 1896, I believe. He married
Mary Emma Turner in approximately 1916. Thank you.
Surnames: VAUGHN CLARK KENT SHELL
PARROTT GOFF
Submitter: Kent VAUGHN (kentvaughn@bigfoot.com)
Date: 30 Dec 1998
Searching for information regarding the marriages of James VAUGHN + Elizabeth
SHELL, Thomas CLARK + Amanda PARROTT, Isum KENT + Elizabeth GOFF, and/or
any of their children including George Louis VAUGHN, Louisa CLARK, Kansas
KENT & Arromma KENT. All help much appreciated. Thank you, Kent VAUGHN,
Riverside, CA.
Surnames: PEARCE PIERCE CAMPBELL
BUMPERS
Submitter: BCWilliamson (cyberbev@earthling.net)
Date: 29 Dec 1998
RAINES Eliza “eldest of seven” b 1 Jan 1811 Johnston Co NC d aft 1911 in
Ewing, IL; rem to IL in 1833; newspaper article, The Smithfield Herald,
20 Jan 1911 “Celebrates Her 100th Birthday – Mrs. Eliza Pearce Has Lived
a Century” ; from The Reporter, Ewing, IL, 5 Jan, 1911. m 1832 Richard
PEARCE / PIERCE ( d 1886 ) in Johnston Co NC; Had nine children, including:
Elijah, Mary E. m CAMPBELL, Eliza J. m BUMPERS, W.C., and J.J., all born
in Saline and Franklin Counties, IL. In 1911 she had 29 grandchildren,
28 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. CENSUS YR: 1850
STATE or TERRITORY: IL COUNTY: Saline County DIVISION: Monroe Precinct
REEL NO: M432-127 PAGE NO: 25REFERENCE: "MF#49 Benj. F. White, Ass't
Marshal 30 Sept. 1850: 90 90 Pierce Wiley 59 M Farmer NC; Pierce Elizabeth
58 F NC; Pierce Calvin 18 M Laborer IL; Pierce Eliza J. 14 F IL.
Surnames: ELMS EVANS HEDDEN
Submitter: Joyce English (jcenglish@fcbl.net)
Date: 26 Dec 1998
Looking for any Elms and Evans ancestors in Saline Co,Ill abt 1850-1900
any help would be appricated Thanks
Surnames: HEADRICK HEDRICK KEITH
Submitter: Coleen Headrick Walen (WFW123@aol.com)
Date: 20 Dec 1998
Information on Sam Headrick/Hedrick Married to Diana Keith Daughter of
Rev. Marsh Keith
Surnames: BROWN COX VAUGHN
Submitter: Ed Conwell (econwell@netins.net)
Date: 18 Dec 1998
Searching for information on Coleman BROWN and his brothers William, Francis
and Thomas. Coleman early settler in Eldorado area, built Brown Blockhouse
in abt 1815. Seeking information on Henry COX and wife Mary ? - parents
of Paletine COX who was born abt 1798 in Georgia, m. abt 1817 in Gallatin
Co, IL to Marvel BROWN, d. aft 1870 in Saline Co, IL. Need parents of James
David VAUGHN, b. 7 May 1823 in Caldwell Co, KY and moved to Saline Co area
abt 1820. Parents may be Thomas VAUGHN and Rachel DAVIS. Any help is appreciated.
Surnames: COWSERT MITCHELL
Submitter: Judy Stevens (jstevens@cyber.sausd.k12.ca.us)
Date: 14 Dec 1998
URL: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/5842
I'm looking for descendants of Thomas Franklin COWSERT (b. 1822 d. ?) and
Nora MITCHELL (b. 1883 d. ?). They lived in Saline county during the 1920
census. They had children: Charles F. (1902-1987), Anana M. (1906-?), William
Taft (1908-1992), Calvin Ezekiel (1911-?), Cecil R. (1913-1985), Oscar
C. (1917-?), and Dawsey (1919-1989). Thanks for any info.
Surnames: COGDILL CONRAD
Submitter: Bill Cogdill (WSCOGDILL@MSN.COM)
Date: 13 Dec 1998
Need info. on George cogdill and Henrietta Conrad Marriage 1883 Census
fro 1870, 1880, 1890
Surnames: HAMILTON
Submitter: Barbara Zuk (Walbar@aol.com)
Date: 10 Dec 1998
How can I find out more about the Thomas Hamilton named on the Revolutionay
War Monument? My mother was a Hamilton and I am trying to trace her family.
Surnames: KINCHELOE CARDWELL
Submitter: Thelma Kincheloe (Tgkbiles@aol.com)
Date: 09 Dec 1998
We Know that ELIAS WARE II KINCHELOE was married four times, some of those
in Saline Co. The first was to his cousin ELIZABETH KINCHELOE. They had
children Emma & Mary. The second was to CORDELIA E. CARDWELL. They
had children Elmer, Lewis & Esta. What we are looking for is a complete
list of his children, as we are not sure this is all of his children. We
also do not know who wife 3 & 4 were. Any info on ELIAS WARE II KINCHELOE
would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Thelma Kincheloe
Surnames: DALTON PLUM
Submitter: Glenda Schuh (eschuh@jcn1.com)
Date: 07 Dec 1998
Would like any information on William Dalton, born 10 Dec. 1880 in Galatia,
IL. or his father, John William Dalton & mother, Mary Plum.
Surnames: COOK
Submitter: Sarah Norman Parmley (parmley@gate.net)
Date: 04 Dec 1998
URL: http://www,familytreemaker.com/users/p/a/r/Sarah-N-Parmley/
COOK Joel Turner Cook-I believe his father is either Joel Cook b 1853 or
Jackson Cook b 1856 They are the sons of Thomas M. Cook Saline Co., IL.
Surnames: KINCHELOE
Submitter: Thelma Kincheloe (Tgkbiles@aol.com)
Date: 02 Dec 1998
An update, Arthur Garfield KINCHELOE is buried in Salem Cemetery. As well
as his wife and some of his children. Would be most interested in Any KINCHELOE'S
found in this cemetery. Names and dates. any inscriptions that would connect
one person to another. It looks as if Arthur's father was called ROLL KINCHELOE,
could be short for Randel. Arthur's mother died when Arthur was eleven
days old, which would have been 1883 Any help with this KINCHELOE family
would be greatly apreciated. Thank you in advance. Thelma Kincheloe
Surnames: KINCHELOE
Submitter: Thelma Kincheloe (Tgkbiles@aol.com)
Date: 30 Nov 1998
If someone could look up ARTHUR & ONA D. KINCHELOE'S birth and death
dates in the Harrisburg, Saline County, Cemetery records I would sure appreciate
it. Thanks you in advance, Thelma Kincheloe
Surnames: WESLEY
Submitter: Darrell Wesley (DKwesley@ix.netcom.com)
Date: 29 Nov 1998
I am looking for the names of the brothers and sisters of my grandfather
John Pinkney Wesley 6/7/1865 - 0/23/1923 m. Eda Elisabeth Elder. I believe
his parents were a John and Nancy (Hering). According to some old land
abstracts of a farm that he owned it shows that in 1900 a Nancy P. Wesley
a single woman conveyed it to a Robert P. Wesley. Then in 1902 a William
F. Wesley unmarried and a Geroge M. Wesley and wife Lily conveyed this
property to an A.J. Webber. And then in 1917 an R.P. Wesley and wife Eva
along with a W.J.Stevens and wife Elizabeth conveyed this land to John
P. Wesley my grandfather. Were these Wesley's listed in the abstracts the
brothers and sisters ? Any information would be helpfull. By the way my
grandmothers ancesters go back to Judge Samuel Elder.
Surnames: SANDERS
Submitter: Ron Pike (RPIKE@GORILLA.NET)
Date: 28 Nov 1998
I am looking for information about Dwight Sanders who died on 11/4/88.
He may have been my uncle. Can you please direct me to where I can find
an obituary? DOB 4/23/15 Social Security # 332-05-6475. Thanks Ron Pike
1741 S Evanston Tulsa, Oklahoma 918-744-8619 rpike@gorilla.net
Surnames: RUDE
Submitter: Linda Pitner (Pitner@home.com)
Date: 25 Nov 1998
I'm trying to find info on the RUDE Cemetery - it's either in Saline Co
or Jackson Co. I have several ancestors burried there and would like to
check the cemetery's records. Thanks in advance for your help! Linda
Submitter: Nova Ferrington (NovaB@aol.com)
Date: 24 Nov 1998
Hi, Just wanted to let everyone know that I just received a "READ
Family Cemetary" listing paper in the mail today from a fellow genealogist.
I'm not sure if it is a complete list or not, but I'll be glad to look
up any names for those interested. The names on the list include: BIXLER
CARAWAY ( my ancestors) REED READ LITTLE WILLIS KITTINGER RAPP BOUCHER
LYDEN It has their birth dates, and when they passed away. Nova Ferrington
NovaB@aol.com
Surnames: CONLEY CROWELL
Submitter: Ed Conley (EdConley@Bigfoot.com)
Date: 23 Nov 1998
Looking for Van Crowell, Lived in Eagle around 1905 Or For Joseph S Conley
Born July 4 1870 Married Louella Crowell in HarrisburG June 5 1901
Surnames: CARAWAY GALLAGHER
Submitter: Nova Ferrington (NovaB@aol.com)
Date: 18 Nov 1998
Does anyone have access to the 1900 census, or any obituary notices for
around the Eldorado area? My G-G-grandmother's name was " Margeret
Moira Gallagher-Caraway". She was born in 1850, and died in 1928.
She was married to "John J. Caraway", who was born in 1850, and
died in 1940. I would appreciate any information on either of these, from
any type of records. Thank you very much for your time, Nova Ferrington
NovaB@aol.com
Surnames: MERRIMAN DOUGLAS
Submitter: Beau Hudgins (bhudgins@earthlink.net)
Date: 15 Nov 1998
I'm trying to locate Al DOUGLAS concerning his ancestor Martha MERRIMAN.
The email address you posted on your message to me wasn't valid and I don't
know how to contact you. If you see this message, please email me again
and make sure your email is correct. I beleive your Martha and my Franklin
Merriman are brother and sisters and I might be able to help you out further.
Surnames: BALE
Submitter: Earlene Bale (ebale@silerlink.net)
Date: 15 Nov 1998
Searching for information on John Bale, Civil War Vet. Private from Releigh,
Saline Co. IL. Mustered into service 11 Sept. 1862, Co. E, 110th , Illinois
Inf.
Surnames: BROWN CARAWAY DODD WIGGINS
GALLAGHER
Submitter: Nova Ferrington (NovaB@aol.com)
Date: 14 Nov 1998
I would like to correct a query I placed. My G-G-G-grandmother's name was
Elenah Brown. She was suppose to have been born on the Trail of Tears around
1838. Her parents then escaped around the Golconda area, and fled to the
Eldorado area. My G-G-G-grandma grew up to marry a man named John Presley
Wiggins, and they had three children. Elenah Caroline or ( Caroline Elenah
), who was my G-G-grandma grew up to marry Ed Dodd. If anyone has information
on these families, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thank you very
much, Nova Ferrington NovaB@aol.com
Surnames: LITTLE HALL PIERCE
Submitter: Donna Johnson (KDDONNA1@aol.com)
Date: 14 Nov 1998
Hope someone can help me. I am looking for the birth and death date of
LULA (LOU) LITTLE. The LITTLE name is her married name. LULA was married
several times before she married QUIN LITTLE. Found a letter stateing Quin
lived in Saline County in Feb. 1921, Lula was deceased then. Thank you
for any help. Donna
Surnames: CARAWAY GALLAGHER DODD BROWN
Submitter: Nova Ferrington (NovaB@aol.com)
Date: 11 Nov 1998
My G-Grandparents were both born, or resided, in the Saline County area
of Eldorado. Their names were " Reetha DODD", and "Waverly
CARAWAY" Her mother's name was " Elenah BROWN (DODD). Father's
name was Ed DODD. His parents names were: John CARAWAY, and Meg GALLAGHER
( CARAWAY). If anyone has any information at all on any of these families,
I would appreciate hearing from you. Thank you, Nova Ferrington NovaB@aol.com
Surnames: HEAD LOCKLEAR
Submitter: Pat Ramsey Chitty (patty@i1.net)
Date: 09 Nov 1998
URL: http://www.geocities.com/heartland/bluffs/6882
Looking for grgrgrandfather William P. HEAD,SR. b. 1817 Mississippi or
Michigan. m. Temperance LOCKLEAR. Had the following children: Scitha,Lovet
Thomas, William P., James H., John A. believe lived in Saline co at one
time and moved to Williamson Co when Scitha was born.
Surnames: DEMUTH JORDAN
Submitter: carl DeMuth (luv2surf@evansville.net)
Date: 08 Nov 1998
Searching Reno DEMUTH married Anna JORDAN 1901 . Two childrem Raymond &
Jessie Pearl
Surnames: CORDER TROUT
Submitter: Patricia Knight (pknight1@fidnet.com)
Date: 05 Nov 1998
Looking for infomation on JAMES G. CORDER b. KY 1800 and m. ELIZ TROUT
in SUMNER CO., TN in 1828 and enlisted in the Blackhawk Indian War in FRANKLIN
CO., IL. Raised a family in the counties of SALINE , FRANKLIN , HAMILTOM
and maybe other counties in IL. He bought land in Nov 16, 1853 (Federeal
Land Sale) 38.61 acres of land in Saline Co., IL Any info on CORDERS in
that area would be appreciated. Thanks
Surnames: BARTON
Submitter: Jim Keith (thedad@swbell.net)
Date: 03 Nov 1998
URL: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/k/e/i/James-E-Keith/index.html
BARTON Thanks to a local Saline County resident, I have learned that a
large part of MY roots are deeply imbedded in Saline County. Any information
on the BARTON's that migrated from Posey Co, IN to Saline County would
be greatly appreciated. I am very interested in learning as much as possible
from that side of MY family and would love to see some old photos of the
BARTONs. My grandmother was Clara Barton, d of William Penn Barton. His
brother ALFRED moved to Saline County. Thanks, Jim Keith St. Louis area
Surnames: SIMMONS WALES
Submitter: James K. Simmons (jkern@ix.netcom.com)
Date: 01 Nov 1998
Looking for information on Elijah Simmons, b:1-26-1851 d: 12-25-34. Also
Elvina Jane Wales, b: 6-1-1855 d: 5-21-1938. Both lived as husband and
wife in Eldorado, IL. I have decendants, need prior generations.
Surnames: GIBBONS
Submitter: Tom Gibbons (nurinkle@inlink.com)
Date: 29 Oct 1998
I am looking for the maiden name of SUSANNAH GIBBONS. She died in Saline
Co. in 1880. She was married to Elijah Gibbons who died in Saline Co. on
September 10, 1859. Susannah was born in 1798 in either North Carolina
or Alabama.
Surnames: CREEK
Submitter: Jim Keith (thedad@swbell.net)
Date: 27 Oct 1998
I am searching for any information on a Cyrenius CREEK. I have recently
learned that he may be buried in Saline or Gallatin Counties. His name
appeared in the will of Andrew J. Creek, Posey County , IN in 1895. We
are not sure of what his connection is to Andrew, whether child or sibling.
If we could find Cyrenius d.o.b., that might help us in our research. Thanks,
Jim Keith, St. Louis area
Surnames: BROWN WATSON EDICOTT TUCKER
Submitter: Kathleen Greene (kegreene@aol.com)
Date: 29 Sep 1998
BROWN - WATSON - EDICOTT - TUCKER Timothy BROWN married Margary WATSON,
daughter of John, in 1829 Hamilton. Mother of Timothy was Silvia BROWN.
Brother of Timothy was William who married Racheal WATSON daughter of William
WATSON and married second Nancy WATSON. Timothy married in 1865 Saline
co IL. second Laura EDICOTT widow of Franklin TUCKER. Timothy and family
were in Saline county 1860 & 1870 census. My cuz and I want to know
more about the BROWN and WATSON family. kegreene@aol.com
Surnames: TATUM SCROGGINS
Submitter: J. Isaac Connett (james.connett@mci2000.com)
Date: 27 Sep 1998
TATUM: Looking for the family of Sarah Jane Tatum, born ca 1841 in OH,
married James A. Scroggins in Saline Co., IL in 1861. Died ca 1905 in Saline
Co., IL. Might have had a brother, George Tatum, listed in the 1860 census
for Mountain TWP as a 22 year old laborer. Sarah might have been the daughter
of John Tatum, who bought 40 acres of property in Saline Co. in 1855.
Surnames: COAKLEY BEVARS
Submitter: Richard Daniel Tanner (dbltees@Mindspring.com)
Date: 27 Sep 1998
Seeking information about Fern Elizabeth Coakley, born 9 September, 1911
in Eldorado, IL. Fern Coakley died in Wadsworth, Ohio June 3, 1934. Her
parents were John Daniel Coakley and Pearl May Bevars.
Surnames: HARRIS INGRAM REEDER
Submitter: Linda Hayton (ToolGal@aol.com)
Date: 23 Sep 1998
HARRIS, INGRAM. Saline Co. Ill. Looking for information on Gillam Harris
and Rebecca Ingram.Possible second wife, ANNE?. Need to know who has homepage
for Simon REEDER. Please respond via EMail as I don't get here often.
Surnames: BUSH DAVIS WRIGHT KELLY SLOW
Submitter: Bud Davis (bdavis26@fls.infi.net)
Date: 23 Sep 1998
URL: http://www.fls.infi.net/~bdavis26
Searching for the descendents/spouses of: Louis Bush and Phoebe(Phebe)Slow;
Vachel Davis and Malinda Kelly; Virgil P. Davis and Sarah Mariah Sutton
Pittman;Hugh W.Davis;Amanda Davis;Eliza Wright
Surnames: KEELIN
Submitter: Rita DonCarlos (RDoncarlos@aol.com)
Date: 21 Sep 1998
Seeking information on a murder that was to have happened in 1894. I have
heard stories that one of my ancestors was to have murdered a man in Saline
Co. Illinois in 1894 and then fled to Ark. where he lived the rest of his
life. My ancestors name was Robert KEELIN. If any one has any information
or can tell me how to obtain it, I would appreciate any help. I live in
Texas so am a long way from Ill. Thank you in advance, Rita
Surnames: HENSHAW
Submitter: Linda Holmes White (Dolluver@aol.com)
Date: 20 Sep 1998
Searching for any information on the "Old" HENSHAW SCHOOL which
was located abt. three miles north-west of Stonefort, Illinois by the Hall
Cemetery. Anyone with any information or history on this school, or know
where I could locate the information, please e-mail me Dolluver@aol.com
Surnames: IRVIN
Submitter: Paula McCarty (mccarty07@aol.com)
Date: 20 Sep 1998
Looking for info on these people: Abraham P. Irvin in Saline County was
50 in 1860. His children: Sherburn or Sherbon 19 Susan 21 Lafayette 17
George 18 Abram 15 Elcy 1 possibly a Joseph. 3?
Surnames: HOLMES
Submitter: Linda Holmes White (Dolluver@aol.com)
Date: 16 Sep 1998
I am searching for information on the HOLMES SCHOOL Dist.#17. I e-mailed
the Super. of Saline County about a month ago and have had no response.
Is there anyone that has any info on this school Dist., articles, etc.
Any info will help.
Surnames: CARRIER
Submitter: JENNIFER HOFFMAN (JLH1217@AOL.COM)
Date: 14 Sep 1998
LOOKING FOR INFO ON HATTIE CARRIER BORN IN CARRIER MILLS 10-4-1874.
Surnames: SKELTON VOYLES
Submitter: Pat Voyles (GenPatV@aol.com)
Date: 12 Sep 1998
In doing research on the VOYLES and SKELTON families I've learned they are buried in Wesley Cemetary or Wesley Chapel... Does anyone have any info on this cemetary, are there any records I can get?...The family members buried there are: Ruth Mae Voyles, Walter Voyles, William Daniel Skelton, Viola L. Skelton and Joseph Skelton...
Surnames: COTTON JONES MOORE SANDUSKY
Submitter: Velda Moore (vlchas@midwest.net)
Date: 03 Sep 1998
The John Henry and Millie E. (JONES) COTTON family from SALINE COUNTY is
the reason for my search. Their children were: Edgar, Stephen, Ida, and
Ellen. Edgar married Rosa Sutterer of Perry County Missouri. Rosa and Edgar
died very young leaving 3 children orphan: Harold, Hazel, and Mildred.
John Henry b. 15 MAR 1841, d. 20 JUN 1900. Millie b. 6 AUG 1842, d. 26
SEP 1895. I have heard that they came from Tennessee. They are buried in
the Raleigh Masonic Cemetery - 24. The father of Millie E. was Wiley Jones
of Harrisburg, Saline Co., IL. Stephen & Laura had Cleland, Loreta,
& Kermit.
Surnames: SKELTON VOYLES BANE THOMPSON
SUMMERS
Submitter: Pat Voyles (GenPatV@aol.com)
Date: 03 Sep 1998
I'm researching the VOYLES and SKELTON from Eldorado, Ill in Saline county...
Viola Bane Married Daniel Skelton and 7 children...all the children were
born in Eldorado...their name are: Howard Skelton, Jeffrey Skelton, Ruth
Skelton Voyles, Ruby Skelton Thompson, Jeanette Skelton Summers, Athel
Skelton, And Donald Skelton...Any information will be greatly appreciated...Thanks
Pat Voyles
Surnames: KINKADE VINSON
Submitter: Beth Devine (mbeth@vci.net)
Date: 31 Aug 1998
Looking for information on George F and Nancy Kinkade. Their son Charles
Edward Kinkade was murdered in Equality in 1931, but lived in Saline County.
His wife was Nathalie and it is believed that she stayed there after her
husband's death. George F and Nancy's son George A. married Doshie Ann
Vinson in Saline County in 1912. She was living in Illinois with an Uncle
J.A. and aunt Ann Vinson. Any info would be appreciated!!!
Surnames: GIBBS WOMACK CURRY WILLIAMS
PARTAIN BEBOUT MILLIGAN SHEWMACKER LEDBETTER
Submitter: Denise Kneifel (DeniseK322@aol.com)
Date: 30 Aug 1998
URL: http://members.aol.com/DeniseK322/index.html
Looking for information on Charles Lorenzo GIBBS, was told that he died
in Eldorado, Saline Co., IL. He is my great grandfather and would like
to know where he is buried at. Other names I am looking for; WILLIAMS,
MILLIGAN, WOMACK, PARTAIN, SHEWMACKER. Thank you and HAPPY HUNTING.....
Surnames: CARRIER
Submitter: JENNIFER HOFFMAN (JLH1217@AOL.COM)
Date: 14 Sep 1998
LOOKING FOR INFO ON HATTIE CARRIER BORN IN CARRIER MILLS 10-4-1874.
Surnames: SKELTON VOYLES
Submitter: Pat Voyles (GenPatV@aol.com)
Date: 12 Sep 1998
In doing research on the VOYLES and SKELTON families I've learned they
are buried in Wesley Cemetary or Wesley Chapel... Does anyone have any
info on this cemetary, are there any records I can get?...The family members
buried there are: Ruth Mae Voyles, Walter Voyles, William Daniel Skelton,
Viola L. Skelton and Joseph Skelton...
Surnames: COTTON JONES MOORE SANDUSKY
Submitter: Velda Moore (vlchas@midwest.net)
Date: 03 Sep 1998
The John Henry and Millie E. (JONES) COTTON family from SALINE COUNTY is
the reason for my search. Their children were: Edgar, Stephen, Ida, and
Ellen. Edgar married Rosa Sutterer of Perry County Missouri. Rosa and Edgar
died very young leaving 3 children orphan: Harold, Hazel, and Mildred.
John Henry b. 15 MAR 1841, d. 20 JUN 1900. Millie b. 6 AUG 1842, d. 26
SEP 1895. I have heard that they came from Tennessee. They are buried in
the Raleigh Masonic Cemetery - 24. The father of Millie E. was Wiley Jones
of Harrisburg, Saline Co., IL. Stephen & Laura had Cleland, Loreta,
& Kermit.
Surnames: SKELTON VOYLES BANE THOMPSON
SUMMERS
Submitter: Pat Voyles (GenPatV@aol.com)
Date: 03 Sep 1998
I'm researching the VOYLES and SKELTON from Eldorado, Ill in Saline county...
Viola Bane Married Daniel Skelton and 7 children...all the children were
born in Eldorado...their name are: Howard Skelton, Jeffrey Skelton, Ruth
Skelton Voyles, Ruby Skelton Thompson, Jeanette Skelton Summers, Athel
Skelton, And Donald Skelton...Any information will be greatly appreciated...Thanks
Pat Voyles
Surnames: KINKADE VINSON
Submitter: Beth Devine (mbeth@vci.net)
Date: 31 Aug 1998
Looking for information on George F and Nancy Kinkade. Their son Charles
Edward Kinkade was murdered in Equality in 1931, but lived in Saline County.
His wife was Nathalie and it is believed that she stayed there after her
husband's death. George F and Nancy's son George A. married Doshie Ann
Vinson in Saline County in 1912. She was living in Illinois with an Uncle
J.A. and aunt Ann Vinson. Any info would be appreciated!!!
Surnames: GIBBS WOMACK CURRY WILLIAMS PARTAIN
BEBOUT MILLIGAN SHEWMACKER LEDBETTER
Submitter: Denise Kneifel (DeniseK322@aol.com)
Date: 30 Aug 1998
URL: http://members.aol.com/DeniseK322/index.html
Looking for information on Charles Lorenzo GIBBS, was told that he
died in Eldorado, Saline Co., IL. He is my great grandfather and would
like to know where he is buried at. Other names I am looking for; WILLIAMS,
MILLIGAN, WOMACK, PARTAIN, SHEWMACKER. Thank you and HAPPY HUNTING.....
Surnames: HANKLA HANKLEY HENCKLEY HILL
LITTLE SANDUSKY
Submitter: Ransom Daly (hspirit@swbell.net)
Date: 25 Aug 1998
Looking for ancestors with surnames of HENCKLEY, HANKLEY, HANKLA, LITTLE,
HILL AND SANDUSKY. HENCKLEY, HANKLEY AND HANKLA could all be the same family.
One of them (JAMES HENCKLEY OR HANKLA) married Mariah Sandusky or Mariah
Sanders around 1864.
Surnames: BAKER NORMAN STIFF PARKER RISTER
HORNING RICE GULLEDGE JOHNSON
Submitter: steve sundahl (sspunk@aol.com)
Date: 24 Aug 1998
JOHN WILLIAM BAKER b 1865 d 1934 m 1) LOUELLA STIFF NORMAN m 2) JULIA A
PARKER BAKER (exwife of REUBEN BAKER) WAS JW a Saline County Comishoner
when he passed in 1934 ?? I have been trying to get this data for awhile
now. I would be interested in anything you could find. thanks, steve
Surnames: KINSALL DELAP WALTERS
Submitter: Lucinda Kinsall (lkinsall@mail.state.tn.us)
Date: 19 Aug 1998
Seeking info on my grandfather: Charles Montgomery KINSALL b. 9 Feb. 1876
Omaha, Gallatin Co., Ill. d. 5 Nov, 1960 Eldorado, Saline Co.,Ill When
he died he was marr. to: Lilly DELAP KINSALL, the widow of Edgar B. KINSALL.
He is bur. at Palestine #1 cem. His last known address in 1960 was 1446
Newton St. in Eldorado. Charls M. is the son of" James Allen KINSALL
& Ellender Tabitha WALTERS. I remember meeting his 3rd wife, Lilly
and she had 2 dau.-- I would like to know if there is any family info on
Charles Montgomery KINSALL, I know he had a farm in the area, but I don't
know where? Any info on Charles or Lilly would be greatly appreciated.
Surnames: HULL/JONES MODGLIN/HARRIS
EWELL/BARNES ERWIN/SOUHEAVER MATTINGLY/CUMMINS GIBBONS/CUMMINS GIBBONS/WASSON
PROWELL/JOHNSON BROWN/TRAVELSTEAD
Submitter: Joe Galloway (spleech13@hotmail.com)
Date: 17 Aug 1998
Searching for information on the following Saline Co. families: Josiah
HULL/Mary LEATH, Samuel JONES/Minerva LINGO, Richard ERWIN (or IRVIN)/Mary
Catherine SOUHEAVER (or SOWERHEAVER), Michael SOUHEAVER (or SOWERHEAVER)/Rebecca
STILLEY, Elijah GIBBONS/Susannah CARTER, William GIBBONS/Nancy TAYLOR,
John WASSON/Vesta ENGLAND, Robert MODGLIN/Sarah Jane HARRIS, Curtis MATTINGLY/Mary
Susan BARNES, Henry BARNES/Matilda ROBINETT, James PROWELL/Sarah OHANLAIN,
John JOHNSON/Mary GREEN (or GREER), Martin JOHNSON/Teressa SMITH, James
CUMMINS, Hardy EWELL, John and Asenath CUMMINS, William TRAVELSTEAD/Cynthia
HARRISON, Thomas BROWN/Louisa Jane SMITH.
Surnames: LEE WISEMAN HELM
Submitter: Mike Hasty (JABULANI32@aol.com)
Date: 17 Aug 1998
David M. Lee was a resident of Saline County during the census of 1860.
David and his family, including the Wiseman family, came from Jackson CO,
TN and passed through on their way to Reynolds CO, MO. Martha J. Lee, daughter
of David M. Lee, married Tiliman G. Helm 15 Nov 1860 in Saline County.
I am searching for any Saline County connections to this family. Any help
is appreciated.
Surnames: MCMAHAN MCMAHON WOOLEY EPPERSON
Submitter: Mary McMahon (mcmc@mich.com)
Date: 14 Aug 1998
Looking for anyone with knowledge of Simon MCMAHAN, m. first wife Bettie
WOOLEY (unknown date), m. second wife Martha EPPERSON 1879 . I know his
decendants. What I really need is his parents names. He died 3-25-1895
in New Castle, Saline Co., IL. So far I have been unable to find a death
record. Surname may also have been spelled MCMAHON. Also - need info on
Bettie WOOLEY.
Surnames: HALL BEART
Submitter: Jim Hall (JHALL96198@AOL.COM)
Date: 14 Aug 1998
I am looking for the 1870 Saline Co census entry for the following people,
William R HALL, and Calvin and Martha J BEART, or BURT. Any information
would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Jim Hall
Surnames: CLARK SMITH TAYLOR BROWN
Submitter: Connie Clark Covington (alexcia@grnco.net)
Date: 13 Aug 1998
My grandfather was John Winfield Clark b.06/15/1890 in IL.his father was
John Cissero Clark b.09/20/1850 married to Mary Belle Clark b.03/10/1875
in IL.found there marriage in Saline Co.05/01/1887.Lic. say her step father
John W. Brown and bro. Mathew Brown gave consent for marrige.Also says
she has no father or gaurdian living in IL.I also found in a book called
Saline Co. marriage register A-1 says Mary Belles father was Eli Taylor
mother Nancy Smith Long Branch ,Saline Co.I cannot find Eli Taylor or his
family her brother was William M. Taylor b.1865,a sister Minnie Taylor
b.1873.I have a tin plate picture of Nancy Smith Taylor it is on a 5x7.She
is wearing a silk dress and apiece of leather around her neck with a white
arrowhead.My gr uncle said his gr.mother was Cherokee Indian.I would be
so Thankful for any Info.and would be glad to share. alexcia@grnco.net
Surnames: WOMACK
Submitter: Melissa Lashbrook (no E-mail)
Date: 13 Aug 1998
I am searching for relatives with the last name WOMACK. Father THOMAS JEFFERSON
WOMACK, son JOHN WILLIS WOMACK married MARTHA AGNES BERRY. They are from
Eldorado, Saline Co., IL. If you have any information please contact me
@ 9597 Imlay City Road, Kenockee Twp, MI 48006. I appreciate any help you
can give.
Surnames: HALL
Submitter: Jim Hall (JHALL96198@AOL.COM)
Date: 13 Aug 1998
I am looking for the 1880 Saline Co Census entry for William R and Narcissus
or Melissa HALL. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely,
Jim Hall
Surnames: MCCOY LONG MCILRATH
Submitter: Susan Laffitte (SusanL@lee.k12.fl.us)
Date: 11 Aug 1998
I'm looking for any information about William Jasper McCoy and/or Augusta
Long parents of Lela FloEtta McCoy (born 9-21-1893) I'm also seeking information
about Imogene McIlrath and her ancestors. Thank you.
Surnames: RUDE WALSTON
Submitter: Helen Graves (hgraves@psln.com)
Date: 10 Aug 1998
Surname: RUDE Hankerson RUDE settled in Saline Co. around 1812; most of
his sons lived and died in Saline Co. I would like to hear from anyone
who has researched these descendants of Hankerson RUDE to compare and share
RUDE info. I descend from Hankerson Rude's daughter Phebe who married Levi
M. Walston in 1822. They lived in Saline Co. until about 1845. I descend
Surnames: ANGLIN
Submitter: june knapp (berell@midwest.net)
Date: 10 Aug 1998
hello, my name is June Knapp, i am looking for information on the Anglin
families in alexander county. my mother is an anglin, her parents are;
Luther and Alta anglin, Luther and Alta are first cousins. they are my
grandparents. Luther's parents were William H. and Mary Ellen Anglin. James
Anglin was William's father or brother. james married Elizbeth Stricklin,
in 1885 possibably in Clay co. il. Luther was born; 1886, Saline co. il.
married, Alta Stricklin, 1910, Paducha ky. (they eloped) lived last 50
yrs. in Ground Tower, Il. they were married 63 yrs when alta died in 1973,
Luther died 1980. both are buried in Grand Tower, in walker Hill cemetery.
Luther's mother; Mary Ellen died 1945 and is also buried in Walker Hill.
William H. Anglin died 1895 and is buried in Dutch ridge cemetery, south
of Murphysboro, il. William was born in Saline co. il. Luther and Alta
was born in Saline co. il. This is all i know about the anglin family.
can someone help me please. I would appreciate so much. Thank you for your
time. my e-mail address is berell@midwest.net
Surnames: HALL
Submitter: Jim Hall (JHALL96198@AOL.COM)
Date: 10 Aug 1998
I am looking for the 1900 Saline Co Census entry for Willis R HALL. Any
help would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Jim Hall
Surnames: COWGER CROTE VON MOSIER STEPHENS
MORRIS DEAN GUNTHER?
Submitter: Bonnie Ferguson (jacboni@aol.com)
Date: 08 Aug 1998
I am searchin for Cowger's and related families of Saline, Franklin and
Williamson Co. Il. My gggff Asa Knighter Cowger born 1806 TN and was in
Williamson Co IL by 1820. He had at least one son George md in Saline Co.
My father was born in Saline Co 22 Mar 1901. Other surnames are: Crote,
Stephens, Morris,and Dean. Thanks Bonnie Ferguson jacboni@aol.com
Surnames: QUICK BOUTWELL
Submitter: Connie Leffler Pittman (CSPNit@aol.com)
Date: 06 Aug 1998
Seek information on Mary Ann (Molly) Quick and her sons Elmer, Elbert,
and Lawrence Boutwell. Mary Ann was born in Illinois in about 1875. Have
no other info.
Submitter: Carol Krajnik (Pnutkitty@aol.com)
Date: 03 Aug 1998
Looking for information on the following Saline County, (Harrisburg area)
families: MILLIGAN, WOMACK, GIBBONS, WASSON, PULLAM, MERRITT. Robert G.
Milligan, son of James Knox Polk Milligan and Celia Malinda Womack, was
my grandfather. Ada Edward Gibbons, daughter of ? Gibbons and Julia Ann
Isabelle Wasson, was my grandmother. Julia was the daughter of John Addison
Womack and Martha Hall Womack. My paternal grandfather, James Pullam, died
in 1922 near the Muddy Reservoir. His wife was Mary Francis Merritt Pullam.
Any information on these families would be appreciated. I would be willing
to share my information.
Surnames: TURBERVILLE TUBERVILLE TROUBLEFIELD
MITCHELL FARTHING LAMUNION REYNOLDS
Submitter: Sherry Miller (miller@bubblegum.net)
Date: 31 Jul 1998
URL: http://www.geocities.com/~turberville/
Looking for LAMUNION, MITCHELL, REYNOLDS, TURBERVILLE, and TROUBLEFIELD descendants in Saline and Pope Counties, IL. Also looking for someone to get an obit from 08 JAN 1941 for Mrs. Willie Tuberville (or Turbeville?) at the Eldorado, IL newspaper. She was my grandmother but no one in the family has access to get the obit. Will pay for time and printout of the obit along with any TROUBLEFIELD, TURBERVILLE, LAMUNION or MITCHELL obits. Thank you in advance for your help! I have the 1910 Saline Co, Stonefort township census which I hope to have transcribed by the end of this weekend and placed online for researchers. Willing to exchange your Saline and Pope county research for lookups by me in Salt Lake City, UT at the main FHC and at the Joseph Smith building here in Salt Lake City, UT.
Submitter: jackie wilson (jackiew@ameritech.net)
Date: 29 Jul 1998
I am searching for descendants of Daniel and Nancy Davinna Stewart. I saw
a name of Mary Stewart Turner from Harrisburg SALINE COUNTY , route 1,as
one of the contributors. Could someone put me in touch with her or one
of her descendants. Thanks. I am originally from Equality and go down there
occasionally and would like to talk with the Stewart descendants on one
of my trips.
Submitter: Linda Furlong (jfurlong@ccipost.net)
Date: 27 Jul 1998
URL: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/f/u/r/Linda-D-Furlong
Would like any information and documentation of the Furlong family from
Saline County, IL. My husbands gg grandfather was Dr. Benjamin Furlong
of Carrier Mills. Would appreciate any info and would be willing to share
what I have. Thanks!! Jerry and Linda Furlong
Submitter: Bob Foley (Bobfoley@aol.com)
Date: 27 Jul 1998
Need any info.on WAGONER family who lived in Saline Cty. during the period 1840-1870.Mother's name may be Chersy, father's name unknown. They probably would be on the 1850 US census. Marr. date prob.abt.1840-42. Children were Joseph W. & Susanah. Any info. would be greatly appreciated. 1860 census shows Raleigh as Post Office for this family.
Submitter: Jim Hall (JHall96198)
Date: 26 Jul 1998
Looking for the entry of birth for William R. HALL, parents are Andrew
W HALL and Hannah BLAKELY, William was born approx. 1860 in Saline Co.
Also looking for the entry of marriage for William R HALL, and Melissa
CARDWELL, married approx. 1879 in Saline co. I am also looking for the
Census entries for William R and Melissa C HALL in 1880, Hannah HALL in
1870, and Andrew and Hannah Hall in 1860. Thank you for any information
you may provide me
Submitter: Jim Hall (JHall96198)
Date: 26 Jul 1998
Looking for the 1900 Census entry for William Riley and Melissa C. Hall.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. Jim Hall
Surnames: SPURR
Submitter: Vernon Purvis (Vpurvis@iglou.com)
Date: 26 Jul 1998
I am looking form information on the family of William Harrison Spurr, who moved to the area of Long Branch, Illinois from Kentucky in the early 1870s. All I have is a reference that he moved to the state and had the following children: 1. Anna Spurr born 1873 2. Alice Spurr born 1877 3. Mande Spurr born 1881 Does anyone have a link to this family? Or, has access to the local library in this community?
Surnames: DECKER CLAYPOOL PATRICK TADLOCK
CATT MOTT <BR> Submitter: Karen Weir (Kweir25996@aol.com)
Date: 25 Jul 1998
I am researching and need any information you may have on the following families. John, Asa, Lydia, Catherine Decker 1850. Saline Co and Hamiliton Co, Illinois. Patrick, Catt, Claypool, Tadlock and Mott families. These families, Deckers, Catt and Claypool came from Knox Co In. and lived in Galatin, White, Pope , Hardin and Saline Counties. Any help verry much appreciated. Thanks and God Bless.
Submitter: Rita Welch (drwelch1@gte.net)
Date: 24 Jul 1998
I`m looking for the parents of James W TAYLOR. he was b. abt. 1833 in either KY or Ga. He was married to Millie RAY abt. 1856 in WILLIAMSON CO. IL. they were in SALINE CO. in the 1870`s. They had the following children... Silvinus Chester, b. abt. 1859 in Williamson CO. IL. William T b. abt. 1860 in Williamson Co. IL. Winfield S, and John Taylor. he was born in SALINE CO. IL. and a son James Henry Taylor. b. abt. 1874 IL. James W. Taylor may had a brother named John and maybe another brother
Submitter: juneknapp (berell@midwest.net)
Date: 24 Jul 1998
I am looking for information on the Anglin family from Saline co. My grand
parents, Luther and Alta Anglin, were first cosins. Luther's parents were
William H. Anglin and Merry Ellen Rushing. Alta's Parents were Annie B.
Rushing and Thomas Stricklin. Mary Ellen and Annie B. were sisters.William
H. and Mary Ellen had these children; Luther, Lula, Sula, Willie. James
S. Anglin married Elizabeth Stricklin. Was James S. William H. father or
brother. Elizabeth was Altas aunt. Who is James S., and who were his parents.
Any help at all will be greatly appreciated. thank you for your time. June
Knapp
Submitter: Linda Tuttle (Spinda@prodigy.net)
Date: 23 Jul 1998
Looking for info regarding the Wm A LEBO, Oric C MCMEINS, Wm A MOORE, KIELHORN.
There was a family reunion at Moore Grove, Harrisburg every Labor Day weekend.
Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
Submitter: Burl Chance (CNBChance@nut-n-but.net)
Date: 18 Jul 1998
Seeking information on parents of Lulu Belle FARMER b. 2/14/84, her parents
were Mary BROWN and Slevin FARMER, also any information as to who were
parents of Slevin FARMER and parents of Mary BROWN. Thank you. Burl E.
Chance
Submitter: Elaine Haggard (elaineh@lightspeed.net)
Date: 18 Jul 1998
Looking for information on Francis GREGG who married ABT. 1810 to Nancy
Mary RILEY, Nancy said to be first grave in the Gregg-Gaines cemetery (but
not marked) Rector Township. This cemetery is across field from Mr. Grumley's
home. Looking for Richard Chester HARRIS born 1860 Texas. Married Lizzie
HOOD, Laura STIFF and Molly. Richard was an Attorney and said to have died
in Desha Co., Ar. I have a picture taken of this family about 1890 from
Cabinet Portrait in Stone Fort. Brother Jesse HARRIS and wife Amanda or
Emmaline also lived there around 1870. Thanks Elaine Haggard elaineh@lightspeed.net
Submitter: Betty J. Moake (bilbet@worldnet.att.net)
Date: 14 Jul 1998
CLAYTON,THORNTON b. abt. 1794 in N.C. m. 1st FANNIE BEARDEN, 2nd ELIZABETH
BABB...settled in Saline County in the mid 1850's, died November 28,1857
in Saline County. I would like contact with any descendants of Thornton,
especially through Elvira Clayton,who married James Garrison, Alexander,
James, and Thomas. I am the g-granddaughter of George W. Clayton and Julia
Bradley. My Mother, also mentioned a RICE family connection...anyone out
there connect? I have many unidentified photographs taken by James Monroe
Clayton. James was a professional photographer in Harrisburg and Arkansas.
Surnames: DAVIS NOLEN PEARCE RICE BECK
Submitter: Lita Bruhnsen (d3lita@aol.com)
Date: 14 Jul 1998
NOLEN, DAVIS, RICE,PEARCE. Earliest known of NOLEN, John Mills NOLEN, B.
10/18/1814 in Ireland?. M. Sarah Reid Beck b. 10/15/1820. Thomas Jefferson
DAVIS (T.J) b. 1/16/1845 in TN twin Nancy Caroline, m. Mary Ann Martin
1863 in TN. Allen M. RICE b. 3/11/1823 d. 7/29/74 m. Suzannah PEARCE b.
6/21/1824. Any information on parents, siblings, place of birth or any
other highly welcome.
Surnames: CARSON KILGORE KELLEY GREEN
UTLEY
Submitter: Polly Driver (P122750@aol.com)
Date: 09 Jul 1998
Seeking imfo on URIAH CARSON married to MARY PEW (PUGH) Son was HIRAM
CASEY CARSON B-2-2-1820 in Saline Co.,Illinois-married NANCY KILGORE B-8-21-1828
her parents were JONATHAN KILGORE & SUSAN KELLEY-HIRAM'S son was JEROME
KILGORE CARSON B-9-16-1868 in Vienna,Johnson,Illinois. He was married to
MARY JANE GREEN.They had two daughters MAUDE and RUTH CARSON.MAUDE married
HERBERT VERN UTLEY.
Submitter: Mike Davis (MDavis1128@aol.com)
Date: 05 Jul 1998
Looking for a Edward Hayne who maybe lived in Eldorado abt 1946. Did he
have children, did he die there, is he buried there? Thanks.
Submitter: Donna Christensen (thomas.christensen@MCIONE.com)
Date: 02 Jul 1998
I am researching an Elizabeth McCluskey Sutton, who was married to John
Henry Chaplain in Franklin Co. on 1/11/1853, born in IL 11/15/1820. I have
no information on her except those dates, but in looking through the 1850
Hamilton Co. census because of it's proximity to Franklin Co., I found
3 Choiper families (Joseph, John and George) that inncluded McCluskey and
Sutton children. I found the coincidence of the names quite interesting,
and wonder if there might be more info available on these surnames in your
county? I don't have access to any other IL records prior to 1850. I'd
really appreciate anything you find!! Thanks!
Submitter: Frank Swallow (fswallow@cedarnet.org)
Date: 01 Jul 1998
DEFUR any and all DEFUR familes anytime in Saline Co. Have a Barthena DEFUR
who married a SKELTON. would appreciate any and all infomation on this
DEFUR line or any others.
Submitter: Peggy Barta (bartman@wcc.net)
Date: 30 Jun 1998
I am looking for any information on a Sarah E. COFFEE/COFFEY. She was born
22Feb 1873, Raleigh, IL. She married a Thomas STOCKTON Sarah and Thomas
are my great-grandparents.
Surnames: GRISHAM
Submitter: Cindy Pegg (cindy@shawneelink.com)
Date: 29 Jun 1998
URL: http://www.shawneelink.com/~cindypegg
Looking for information on Daniel Grisham who died in Saline County in
1876. I descend from his son, Willis D. Grisham.
Submitter: Aubrey (Bhmont@juno.com)
Date: 30 Jun 1998
Don't forget-- Hawkins reunion, Saline County Carrier Mills Community Center
Fourth Sunday every July This Year: July 26, 1998 See you there, Aubrey
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