Queries-Summer 1998

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I have a birth certificate for my ggrandfather John Riley Lynch, Sr. born 6-2-1884 which indicates he was born in Odin, Marion County, Illinois to John W. Lynch, age 43 and Annie Riley, age 29. It also shows that this was the 7th child born to the family, although I have no information on the other 6 (at least) children. Any other Lynch family searchers out there looking into this line?? I have information to the present day on John Riley Lynch's decendents. Scott Burow eagle1@nemonet.com

ROPER, WATTERS, ELLIOTT reply to G.L. Rhinehart
August 1998

I am searching for information on David Roper b. 1802, d. 1855, married to Elizabeth Watters. They lived near Centralia, IL., Marion and or Jefferson counties, and are buried I think in Calvary Cemetery. They lived on the Kell farm. Their children were Eliza Jane b. 1832 m. Levi Elliott, Franklin m. Margaret Elliott, Jack m. Susan Elliott, Marion m. Julia Ann Copple, David m. Polly Ann Copple. Would also like any information on LEVI ELLIOTT family & ELIZABETH WATTERS family. Any help would be appreciated. G.L. Rhinehart glrhinehart@juno.com

HALL, RESINGER reply to Shirley Calvin
August 1998

Am looking for information on my GGgrandparents. Lemmon C. HALL, b. June 22, 1859, and Anna Elizabeth RESINGER, born June 22, 1866, were married on December 28, 1881, in the Presbyterian Church in Salem, Illinois, by Rev. H.C. Mullan. This info is from a family bible. They had five children, John Henry HALL, born Jan. 30, 1883, Viola Jane HALL (my grandmother), born October 18, 1884, William Lewis HALL, born Sept. 2, 1886, Roy Everett HALL, born June 15, 1889, and Charles Laverne HALL, born March 20, 1895. Who were parents of Lemmon C. HALL and Anna Elizabeth RESINGER? Both are buried in Council Grove, Kansas. Where did these families come from? Any info appreciated. Reply to Shirley Calvin, 911 No. 4th, Garden City, KS 67846, e-mail calvin@gcnet.com. Thank you.

PHILLIPS, BROWN, HICKERSON, WILSON reply to Myrl Ross
August 1998

There are several Brown children who are living with different families in Marion Co in the 1850 census. Jane BROWN (b 1832) is living with Jonathan PHILLIPS family; Rachel BROWN (b 1835) and Bazzel (b 1840) is living with the Davis (?) WILSON family and WIlliam BROWN (b1833), James and Jane BROWN (both b in 1838) living with Samuel HiCKERSON family. Is anyone researching any of these families familiar with any connection with these children? Any help appreciated.

McKELVEY or REDMAN. Looking for information on HATTIE REDMAN. She was born in 1888, KY-- Married Hugh McKELVEY ca1902-3, had two children, Howard and Vera, divorced Hugh and married ? REDMAN. Had a son, FRANK REDMAN, filled out the death certificate on HATTIE. She lived in Centraila, ILL. Died on January 20, 1954. Would appreciate any information.

Looking for any information on a BROWN family who was possibly living in Marion County in 1840. My gg grandparents Richard Kenneth BROWN and Mary A. BROWN were married June 10, 1846 in Marion County, IL and I am having difficulty finding the parents of either of these BROWNS.. Their ch were: Delila (b 1847 in Cairo, Alexander, ILL);Sarah Elizabeth (b 1849); Nancy Emily (b 1851); Thomas H (b 1854) and possibly Jackson J (b 1857).The family was living in Clinton Co, IL in 1850. Richard Kenneth died May 27, 1856 in ? The family moved to Dallas Co,Texas possibly from AR. by 1860. Any help appreciated.

Searching for information on Cloanna BREWER (b. December 2, 1816 in KY, d. February 24, 1881 in Marion County, IL). She married Benjamin WILKINS (b. 1815 in TN, d. April 30, 1864 in Marion County, IL) in Marion County, IL on October 12, 1836. Who were Cloanna's parents? Would like to exchange WILKINS information with other researchers.

I am interested in finding family history on my grandmother Ethel alice Rosman who died in the fall of 1941. Her maiden name was either Jackson or Adams. She was born in Herrick about 1887-1888. She married Van McCray in about 1907.

The Nashville, IL Journal had the following article in its July 24, 1864 paper: "John T. Scott, formerly of Nashville, but now living near Irvington, on the farm of A. D. Hay, was killed on Friday night last, it is supposed by the cars passing over him while on his way home from Centralia. He leaves a wife and a large family of children." My first assumption is that the word cars means railroad cars. Do you think there is any chance that the railroad company would have any additional information on this accident? Do you know the name of the railroad that ran from Centralia to Irvington then and if they passed the records on to whichever company currently runs the route? JOHN T. SCOTT was my great-grandfather and I have hit the genealogy brick wall with him. He was 40, born in TN, unskilled, and father of 7 living, the youngest was just a couple of months old. There is no record of his death in Washington County, just this newspaper clipping and a probate box. I also could not find anything in the Centralia paper or court house. Could you please help me on the name of the railroad line? Dorothy Falk 408 East Third Street O'Fallon IL 62269-2121 618-632-3483

Searching for information on G. M. BURKETT, wife Mary E., children William, Mary A. and John F. BURKETT listed in Foster Township in 1880 Marion County, Illinois census. William born 1865, Mary A born 1869, and John F. born 1877 according to census. Thanks.

Searching for Frank Barnes Johnson, db;2-13-1850, born in the State of Il., his parents were William Johnson, born in the State of NY, and Mary Barnes born in Pa. Any information will be appreciated.

Looking for info abt Willie Irene Dukes, b. 11 Nov 1917, Jackson, MS but moved to Centralia area shortly thereafter. Parents: Sam and Willie Inez Dukes. Thanks for your help.

looking for info abt Sarah Elizabeth Crawford, m. in Centralia, 08 Nov 1863 to Robt.F.Leonard. Thanks for any info you can provide abt either of them.

Around the mid 1840s, there was a large migration of families from the middle of Tennessee to Marion County, and my families were part of that movement. The BENNETTS were deep rooted in Wilson County, TN, while the MORTONS, PARKINSONS and BLAIRS came to Illinois after a short spurt in Tenn. and a longer one in South Carolina. The MCLAUGHLINS have their roots in County Antrim, Ireland. James MCLAUGHLIN, my GGGGgrandfather, was born in 1816, while his wife Anne Eliza LYONS, was born in Ireland in 1815. I don't know a whole lot about them beyond that. One of their sons, Joseph Knox MCLAUGHLIN (b: 1850) is my direct ancestor and married Tirza Elvira MORTON (b: 1851, daughter of James MORTON and Mary PARKINSON), and their son James Calvin MCLAUGHLIN (b: 1875) was my next ancestor in the line. James Calvin MCLAUGHLIN married Mora BENNETT in 1899 in Marion County. My families lived about five miles south of Salem, in the Romine Township area on a farm. Apparently, the Interstate may have cut right through the old McLaughlin property. I know that the original James McLaughlin was living with Ann Eliza with their son Thomas Calvin in Marion County in 1850, because of the census. Please respond with any inquiries. Brian McLaughlin famtree1@aol.com mail: 3461 SW 2nd Ave. #333 Gainesville, FL 32607

Looking for descendants of Adie SMITH SLAYBAUGH and William SMITH, brother and sister who lived in Salem, Marion Co, Il in 1919. They were named in the Obituary of their father, Lewis Joseph SMITH who lived and died in Adams Co, Pennsylvania. Lewis was b. Jan 11 1872 and d. Mar 26 19191. I have extensive ancestor info to share. Angelas589@aol.com. Angela Smith, 2425 Logan St, Harrisburg, Pa 17110.

I am researching Allen B. TURNER, who was a Justice of the Peace and Police Magistrate in Iuka, Marion Co, Il. He married Martha MIDDLETON. Will exchange info on both surnames.

I am trying to find more info on my gg grandfather Benjamin A. MORGAN. He was born about 1827 in Alabama according to the census. He had 2 brothers, John Barb MORGAN and Wesley MORGAN. Benjamin was married to Isabel FOSTER, daughter of Hardy and Mary FOSTER. I would appreciate any information. Some of the accounts I have read are confusing. In 1850 the 3 brothers were living in the home of John and Margaret ATKINS in Marion Co.

DOUGHERTY, Thomas and Honorah MULCAHY were married in Vandalia in 1868 but moved to Centralia to raise 10 children born between 1869 and 1889 (Mary Agnes, Margerett, John Michael, Bridget, Honnora, Catherine, Martha , Bertha Grace, Lucy, and Magdalena). Interested in decendents, but part icularly interested in ancestors and/or siblings.

Looking for Summit Prairie Baptist Church records. Specifically any information relating to Emma SILLS or her family Benejamin and Zelpha (ORMAN) HOCKMAN. The Summit Prairie cemetery shows plots with her name (However, Emma is buried in East Lawn at Salem) and I believe her Mother (Zelpha), Father (Benejamin) and possibly a brother (do not have his name) are buried in these plots.

Looking for ancestry of John Robert FISHER b abt 1840(?)d 1906 m Elizabeth WOODS b 1843 d 1936 parents of Silas, John Robert, George, Isabelle, and Hughie (Huey), all of Marion County.
1.Silas FISHER
2.John Robert FISHER b 1865 d 1952 (Odin, Ill) m Helena Victoria GERKIN (GERKING) parents of :
------Hallie Ray FISHER b 1888 (Ingraham or Xenia, Ill ?) d 1946 (Iowa) m Treva SHINN (Odin, Ill) parents of Robert Monroe FISHER b 1915 m Lois Ellis.
------Charley Denzil (Dan) FISHER b 1897 Illinois.
------Mahulda Elizabeth FISHER b 1894 m Guy Dunaway (Mn)
------Hilda Elbertia FISHER, b 1889 m Lynn Booth (Ia)
------Sylvia Opal FISHER,b 1899 m Forest Jackson (Ia)
------Robert Noel FISHER, b 1907 m Hazel Eaton (Ia)
3.George FISHER b 1868 d 1955 m Lou KEPP
4.Isabelle (Belle) FISHER b 1874 d 1964 m Samuel BRYANT
5.Hughie (Huey) FISHER
John Robert Fisher may be the John Fisher enlisted Co K, 16th Cav, mustered out Centralia, Ill per Civil War roster. If so, born in Strasbourg, France. However, Marion county tidbits show a James Fisher as builder of first house in Iuka.

James DOTY and wife Eliza Ann DALTON moved to Patoka in 1868. James DOTY died in Patoka in 1869. Brother Allen DOTY and wife Hannah MCMENIS moved to Patoka before 1868. Allen DOTY died in 1869 in Patoka. Other DOTY family members settled in Patoka. Any and all information on this family appreciated. Jan Hinshaw, hinshaw@blueneptune.com, 15227 Quito Rd., Saratoga CA 95070.

DANIEL LOVELL and his wife SUSAN WATSON lived in Marion Co. Ill in theearly 1800's. Is any one working on this family line. The LovellChristian Church is on their homeplace. They are buried there in the Cemetary. I have a book on the history of the church. LaVera Jones contact me at 218 West 33rd St. Shawnee Okla 74804 1819

Who was the father of Sarah Malvina STRIBLING b. 31 Jan 1845 and Bradord Slocum STRIBLING b. 3 Aug 1840? Mother is listed as Elizabeth LYDICK on the 1850 Marion Co. census with 2 sons from second marriage. Sarah STRIBLING 1st married Harvey MEREDITH on 6 March 1861 in Marion Co. IL. She later married James Monroe "Roe" Davidson in 1889. Sarah was Methodist and lived at Odin, IL when she died 21 Nov 1909. Where is Sarah STRIBLING MEREDITH DAVIDSON buried? Did mother Elizabeth m. Leander Carl MATTHEWS on 8 Oct 1873 in Marion Co. IL?

I'm seeking information on my ggggrandparents who lived in Marion Co.Ill. in the late thirties until their death.Is there anyone else researching the same surnames?

My great grandfather, William Brown RAINES was born 18 Sept. 1866 in Jefferson Co., IL He was the only child of Joseph and Sarah (CHAMP) RAINES. After his mother died, his father, Joseph, married Rhoda Butler 12 Jan. 1871. William married Nannie LEE 18 July 1889. Will and Nan lived near Walnut HIll in Marion County . Nan died in a car accident in Marion County in 1943. Will died in 1945. Interested in exchanging information with other family members.

Seeking any information on family of my great grandmother, Nannie LEE who married William Brown RAINES (my great grandfather) in Jefferson Co., IL 18 July 1889. Nannie was born 1 Jan 1869 to William and Martilla (PARTON) LEE of Pope County. Nannie was orphaned by age of 6 months. She spent much of her life with family of her half-brother, Richard W. and Hattie (BAUER) LEE of 720 South Maple St., Centralia, Marion Co., IL. Richard was a dairyman and owned a livery stable on South Locust. His mother was apparently H. GROSS. Richard and Hattie had two daughters, Mable and Dewitta, and one son, Fred. Richard died 3 March 1910. Nannie died 22 Sept 1943 in a car accident in Centralia. Especially interested in information on Nannie and Richard's parents.

Searching for information on the family names of Doudera, Bilek, Mazanek, Jezek and Kohout of Marion County. Owned farms in the Kinmundy, Salem and Alma areas in the late 1880's.

Searching for information on POTTER, SLAGLEY, BEARD of Marion County. Napolean Bonaparte POTTER m. Martha SLAGLEY (b.12/20/76, Omega Township - d. 1956, Odin) in 1893. Martha's parents were Keziah BEARD and George SLAGLEY. Believe Napolean's father to be George Washington POTTER. Napolean and Martha had 6 children, Harry, Edwin (1897-1970), Frank, Gladys Allene (SHOAF), Freda (NATION), and Grace Marie (LONG)b.1907, Xenia). Information on any of these families would be appreciated.

William Wesley CURTIS b. 5/26/1837 Odin, IL. married Eliza Ann CAMPBELL b. 2/19/1843 Wapella, IL. Looking for information on parents and siblings of William Wesley who lived in Marion County in the 1800s. http://members.aol.com/rehfla/elihalsey/index.html

Searching for info on Suzannah D. HUNT m. John L. McGrew, 11-19-1861 in >Marion Co. They had two son; James Holland McGREW b. 10-6-1862, Clay >Co., IL and Bluford Lacey McGREW (my Grandfather) b. 9-24-1867, MS. >Who were their parents, siblings, etc. Why did they go to MS. Suzannah >died before 1872 as John married again that year in AR.

I am researching the MIDDLETON name in southern Illinois. My gg grandpa was b. 22 Mar. 1834 Nashville, Washington County. It is said that his father died at an early age near Salem, Marion County, and that he was an only child. He is in the 1850 census living with a Mr. Goodner age 16 in Washington County. Would like to keep in touch with others researching the Middleton name. http://mypage.direct.ca/m/mid/northam.html

Looking for info on ORRICK family. Need parents of Charles George ORRICK (b Nov 24, 1874, Marion Co, Centralia, IL - d. Oct 5, 1929, Alexander Co, Cairo, IL) Contact Kim Houston ORRICK, corrick@sowega.net, Rt. 4, Box 385, Donalsonville, GA 31745, 912-524-5992.

I am researching links between my grandfather, Charles Andrew Kell, and the Kell descendents who first settled in Marion and Jefferson Counties, Illinois. Any help is much appreciated. Ellis E. Kell, Jr. 2012 - 16th Street Rock Island, Illinois 61201 E-mail: eekell@qconline.com URL: www.qconline.com/ekp

I am seeking information on my gr-gr-grandfather, James C. Campbell. He was born 9 Feb 1834 in Marion County, although he lived most of his adult life in Macon County, IL.  I would like to find out who his parents were and their origins. Richard G. Oelkers, e-mail: Dick6247@aol.com 7129 Gardena Place Klamath Falls, OR 97603

I am searching for any information on JAMES HELM born in1864 Marion County Illinois. Died in Izard County Arkansas around 1896. jkhelm@arkansas.net Jack Helm 249 E. McClendon Road Batesville, AR 72501

I am looking for an obituary for William Everett MAYS. He died on August 3, 1954. He is buried in Donoho Prairie Cemetery east of Kell, IL. Thanks Steven Mays-smm1956@midwest.net

Looking for a death date for Fanny Tracy GARNER. She is listed on the 1860 and 1870 Salem Twp Marion Co Il census living with her son, Albert GARNER. She must have died sometime between 1870 and 1880. Are there any records on cemeteries in Salem? Interested in exchanging material with anyone working on this surname. Norma DUNTEN - La Marque, TX

Thomas DOUGHERTY, sometimes referenced as John, married Honorah MULCAHY in Vandalia in 1868 and moved to Centralia to raise eleven children (Mary Agnes, Margerett, John Michael, Bridget, Honnora, Catherine, Martha, Bertha Grace, Lucy Emilia, Magdalena, and Thomas). Any information woudl be appreciated, but especially concerning the parents and siblings of Thomas and Honorah.

I'm trying to locate some cousins and don't know their names, can someone please help? My great aunt was Rhoda Crabtree,she married a man named KNIGHT, they had a daughter named SHIRLEY KNIGHT who married a man named HOUSTON they had at least two sons and these are the cousins I'm looking for. If you know them please have them contact Terry Glaser e-mail DTTL36@aol.com or snail-mail 5513 Delor St., St. Louis, MO 63109

Mary Magdalene (nee EBAUGH) HUDSON b. 1-8-1788. Married John HUDSON. (John HUDSON and John EBAUGH are on 1816 Tax List-Peachbottom Twp. York Co., Pa) Lived several years in Peachbottom Township, York Co., Pa. Lived in Baltimore, Md. Later moved to Marion County, Ill where her husband died (circa 1840-1870?). Then she moved farther West with one of her daughters and died, age 84 from burns received when her clothing caught fire.

I am looking for information on the JONES'S of Kinmundy and Marion County. Willis B. Jones B - 1820 M - Eliza Chance 1839 Jackson Carroll Jones B - 1818 M - Margerate S. Whitesides, Christopher Jones B -1828 ,Horace Jones ,James Erasmus Jones B - 1833 D 1855, Henderson Jones,YoungJones,MaryJones,Joseph Jones, Willis Barbary Jones B - 1849 M - Matilda Ann Parks, Ellen Jones B - 1845 Eliza Jones B - 1851, James E. Jones B - 1847, Tabitha Jones B - 1845, Catherine Jones, Francis M Jones B - 1843 James R. Jones B 1849, Married Mahala Foster 1871 I have more names, so if you have a Jones from Marion County please contact me. Thank You MD2JONES @aol.com

Need to locate descendants of JOHN WATSON , of Pittsylvania County , Virginia . I am the g-g-g-g-g-g-grandaughter of THOMAS WATSON , the father of JOHN WATSON . Mrs. Violet Mae ( Watson ) Winter 12160 Cedar Grove Road Marion , IL 62959-8330

I am seeking any information on John A. Overman who married Buelah Eileen Dugan of Alma, Marion County. I'm there grandaughter and have not been able to find out where John A. Overman was born or even how he arrived in Alma. There childrens names were John Jr. and Juanita ( Cuppy ) Overman. My name is Mary A. Realini (Overman) E-mail: arealini@one.net Mailing address: P.O. Box 4271 Auburn, California 95604

Looking for information on John D. LOCKE. Lived in Marion County, Kinmundy Twp. in 1880 Census. Wish to find name of Wife died between 1875-1880. I think she died in Illinios. Had three children Martha Ann, George and Emma, maybe and older Child. Thanks Dale Bernhardt

John Malcom married Rhoda Ware about 1820 in Marion County somewhere near Salem. Do you have any info about the Malcom family or the Maherjah Ware family. Micheal G. Malcom email is malcomb@gte.net

Looking for information about Robert D. NOLEMAN, died March 30, 1883 in Centralia (Noleman Street was named for him). Also information on his second wife, Anna M. WHITE, died May 12, 1903 in Centralia. She may have been originally from Sandoval area. Sarah Barker Sarahbarker@sprintmail.com 141 West Avenue Naples, FL 34108

Looking for infor re William EARLS and wife, Virginia LADD. Their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth EARLS, was born in Salem in 1875. The family moved to Indian Territory (Oklahoma) sometime after 1875. Any information would be appreciated. Donna Taylor DGT51@aol.com 6116 Deerfield Drive Texarkana, TX 75503

Looking for date of death for HENRY VOLLMER b. 1838 in Germany. Lived in Centralia, IL in 1894-1902. Probably died before 1922. Thank you, Linda Churchward churchwd@fortwayne.infi.net

Am looking for Kenneth Miller. Born June, July or August of 1958, in Marion County. In the Kinmundy area. Possible adopted. Parents name Oswald Kenneth Miller (Buck) and Maryse Miller (Mickey). In 1958 Mr. Miller would of been appox. 60 yrs. old and Mrs. Miller would of been appox. 40 yrs. old. The Miller resided in Kinmundy, Il. They took in children. One named Charlene Harris and the other Robert Harris, In the summer of 1958. I am Kenneth's step-sister. Please contact me at hinkle@mvp.net or (618)-398-2365. My named is Judy.

I'm beginning to believe I just dreamed up my ancestors James T. Briant and wife Rachael. Is there anyone else researching this family? Their children included Augustain, St. Clair, Barzil, John, James, William Gleason, Margaret, Mary, Harriet Ann and Paralee. Rachael died in Marion Co about 1863. Husband James T. Briant died Wayne County in May, 1850. At that time, older sons were establilshed with their own farms. Any info appreciated. Thanks -- Mary Bryant Park, crosstich@webtv.net

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