I'm looking for the following, ellusive, and frustrating GEORGE ancestors!! · John Franklin GEORGE b. 5 Oct. 1805 in ?? (Jackson Co., TN or IL) d. 4 Mar 1888 in Lawrence Co., IL m. bef 1828 to Lydia Ann GADDY. Children: 1. David b. 1828 in IL, d. 1891 Jasper Co., IL m. Martha H. WILLIAMS on 7 Jan 1862 2. Mary b. 1835 IL, d. 1909 IL m. 27 Nov 1854 Lawrenceville, IL 3. Thomas Dave b. 1836 TN buried Richland Cemetery, Richland Co., IL m. Sarah E. (WILSON) WILLIAMS 4. Ambrose b. 3 Oct 1838 Nelson Co. or Clinton Co., TN d, 4 Jan 1918 Lukin, Lawrence Co., AR m. Kate EPLER in 1877 5. Lydia b. 1 Feb 1841 IL d, 27 Dec 1927 Edwards Co., IL m. DeKalb MADING on 20 Oct 1862 in Lawrenceville, IL 6. Martha B. 1844 m. William GINTHER in Lawrenceville, IL 7. * Elijah b. 19 Jan 1847 or 1848 in Lawrence Co., IL d. 1910 in Ward, AR m. Martha Melinda GADDY on 9 Dec 1875 in Lawrence Co., IL 8. James Franklin b. 1849 in IL, d. 1936 in Dundas, Richland Co., IL m. Jenne TERREL on 4 Jul 1870 in Richland Co., IL · Elijah GEORGE and Martha GADDYs children: 1. Thomas Jefferson b. 9 Mar 1876 Lawrence Co., IL d. 18 Oct 1950 Olney, Richland Co., IL m. Eunice ELKINS in 1903 2. Jersey b. 1878 in Lawrence Co., IL d. bef 1950 3. Lydia Ann b. 7 Feb 1879 or 1880 in Lawrence Co., IL d. 8 Jul 1958 Parkersburg, Richland Co., IL m. John William LUTHE on 5 Apr 1903 in Lawrence Co., IL 4. John Franklin b. 15 Oct 1880 Lawrence Co., IL d. Jul 1893 5. Marshall E. b. 1882 in IL d. abt 1958 6. Henderson b. 8 Apr 1884 in Lawrence Co., IL d. 1950 or 1958 7. Isic b. 10 Jun 1886 in Lawrence Co., IL 8. Katie Melinda b. Oct 1887 IL d. bef 1951 9. * Clara Alice b. 14 Jul 1888 Lukin Township, Lawrence Co., IL - d. 21 Jun 1972 Search, White Co., AR m. Carl Henry Ferguson Sr. 15 Oct 1909 in Little Rock, AR 10. Mary Janet b. 1890 IL d. bef 1950 (* my line) I would be so very grateful if anyone has information on my line. I've been trying to find John Franklin's parents so long, I'm starting to think he dropped out of the sky! Regards, Mary Ferguson Loher mloher@gte.net