My problem is that's all I know. My great grandfather Eslie Alexander Brown was born in IL but moved to MO and that's all I know. I keep watching the list for his name because it is so unusual. So I am one of the lurkers. I have more information on him in MO, I post mostly on the Taney Co. MO list. I have no Idea were to start looking for him in IL. I know of no family for him (brothers and sisters). If any of you IL Brown researchers run across this most unusual name please post it for me. I would be most greatful. Marge Brown Dallas, TX