I am working on cleaning out some stuff from my inbox since I cannot be out-and-about for a while. Anyway, I ran across the post below. Since we have discussed the BRIDGES/BIGGS possible connection, I decided that this post should be in our archives. Leslie Kohler (b. BRIDGES) -- Original Message -- From: "Jim Golden" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, December 13, 1999 9:09 AM Subject: [MoAdair] Joel BIGGS of Adair County! > Joel BIGGS, son of David BIGGS of Hancock County, IL, moved to Macon > County, MO bef 1860 and to Adair County ca. 1870. Joel married in New > Madrid County, MO to Frances Hale and moved to Schuyler County, IL ca. > 1836. His children are Owen, Marcena, Sarah, Elizabeth Christopher, > Wiley, Milly, Lucinda, and Susan. I need information on any and all of > these. I believe Joel and Frances died in Adair County and would > appreciate any information from cemetery records. I would gladly > exchange information with descendants or researchers of this family. > > Jim