I am still trying to find out what happened to the wife of James Franklin Paris (Parris). What I do know about her: Name: Almeda Born: Kentucky Birth Date: abt 1828 Listed on the 1860 Census in Menard County with James and Children born in IL. (Zephus, Oliver, and Robert). Died: sometime after 1860 census and before her husband (James Parris) remarried a Mrs. Carolina Dickenson August 20, 1869 in Morgan Co., Illinois. I believe she died after 1862 because their was a 8 year old son David (born in Ark.) on the 1870 census for Chandlerville, Cass Co., IL. If any have run across Almeda or if your family is missing an Almeda please contact me. Other Information that may be of help: I have James Paris (son of Ezekiel and Polly Paris) born KY 1830 and his wife Almeda born KY. The first they show up is on the 1860 census in Menard Co. (Petersburg PO), IL (which is dated 7/5/1860) by this time they have 3 children all born in IL (Oliver 7, Zephus 4, and Robert 1 - James is 27 and Almeda is 32). The next I find James Parris marrying a Mrs. Carolina (Neiderer) Dickenson Aug 20, 1869 in Morgan Co., IL at the age of 39. Following that, these two show up on the 1870 census in Cass Co., IL (which is dated Sept 20, 1870) by that time the three boys have left home or gone to live with other family members (which seems confusing to me). However, they have in their household the following [Evalie Paris b. IL 10, David Paris b. ARK 8, Alice b. IL (March is the birth month) 2/12, William Dickenson 17, Emma Dickenson 16 and Charles Dickenson 13 - James 39 and Carolina b. Swiss 36]. I know that James dies on Jan 31, 1913 in Chandlerville, Cass Co., IL and is buried in the Village Cemetery. Some puzzling items: Where could James have been during the 1850 census, he is not in his father's home in Madison Co., KY. Where were James and Almeda married? Just when did Almeda die? Is Alice Almeda's child or did Carolina(e) become pregnant prior to marrying James? Update: Alice is Caroline and James' child (CULP, ALBERT O. and PARIS, MARY A. CASS Co., IL Date 12/26/1886 Vol/Page 56/ Lic 4519, Mary Alice married Albert Culp, who was later stabbed to death during a poker game. Their children were Fern Culp and Mabel Culp ( mar. Thomas Osborne, 2nd mar. Frank Zeller). Child of Mabel and Thomas - Gary Osborne; children of Mabel and Frank - Rosemary, Betty, and Beverly.) Where did Robert, Zephus, and Robert go? I know that James moved to Menard with his brothers: William, Bennett, Henry, and Ishom possibly Volney his other brother and Elizabeth his sister. I can account for all of them in the 1850 census but not James. If any has ideas I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks! Veronica Stroud strd@alaska.net

A copy of the proposed fee increases for the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration [NARA] can be found at: http://www.nara.gov/nara/fees-pro.html The increases are significant and apply to such things as copies of your ancestors' pension, military and passenger arrival records. Comments must be submitted to the NARA Regulation Comment Desk by 26 June 2000. Submit comments to the Regulation Comment Desk (NPLN), Room 4100, National Archives at College Park, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001. Comments may also be faxed to (301)713-7270. Cheryl Rothwell LoganCty@mindspring.com

I would love EVERYTHING. I'll use what I can for the http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilclint2/ , especially the Old Brick School House minutes, and will then give the whole packet to the Historical Society. They have a painting there of the Old Brick School House. Thanks for realizing what a treasure you have. If this is okay with you, I'll send you my address off-line. Dorothy Falk Clinton County -----Original Message----- From: Medlin <medlincar@email.msn.com> To: IL-CENTRAL-L@rootsweb.com <IL-CENTRAL-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, April 29, 2000 8:19 AM Subject: [IL-CENTRAL] Walkers, Hartmans, Old Brick School House Hi listers! I'm cleaning out my 87 yr old aunts papers and have a few letters that might be interesting to the families of Alma Hartman b ca 1880 and Pearl Walker of the same age. They lived in Carlyle or near there. These were written to their long time friend---my grandmother, Cora Yunker Shepherd. Also, I have several letters about the Old Brick School Reunions....can anyone tell me if the historical society would like them? I hate to see family insights go into the trash can!!! Carolyn Wilburn Medlin Houston, TX ==== IL-CENTRAL Mailing List ==== Your generous donations to RootsWeb makes this all possible. Find out more! http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html

Hi listers! I'm cleaning out my 87 yr old aunts papers and have a few letters that might be interesting to the families of Alma Hartman b ca 1880 and Pearl Walker of the same age. They lived in Carlyle or near there. These were written to their long time friend---my grandmother, Cora Yunker Shepherd. Also, I have several letters about the Old Brick School Reunions....can anyone tell me if the historical society would like them? I hate to see family insights go into the trash can!!! Carolyn Wilburn Medlin Houston, TX

Hi List, A month or so ago there was a little discussion about the Illinois Baptist newspaper. I said I would try to contact the paper and get a contact for us. The office is in Springfield, IL. The following is a message I received from Michael Leathers, editor of Illinois Baptist. They are very nice people. Please be nice to them. : ) Michelle Clark hiswill@midwest.net "My computer has been out of commission for more than two weeks. I just received your message (and more than 60 others) today. I cannot help you with your research but IBSA does maintain a historical room with documents that might be helpful. You can contact my secretary, Helen Greening, if you want to set up an appointment to look through these records during IBSA operating hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays). Our records probably cover early 1900s to present, but there may be some references dating back to the early 1800s. Helen's number is 217-786-2616, ext. 116. Her e-mail is helengreening@ibsa.org."

This is from Ancestry.com's daily email newsletter. I know nothing of this CD, only that a lot of people have ancestors who came during this period and might want to have a look. Keep in mind though, if your ancestor came in through the port of New York and then on to Central Illinois the naturalization papers would be in the county where they settled, not in New York. INTRODUCING NEW YORK SUPREME COURT NATURALIZATION PETITION RECORDS CD Ancestry CD-ROM production is at it again. Here's an incredible resource for those of us with ancestors who immigrated into the New York area in the early 1900s. This index sources 136,000 records from between 1907 and 1924 and is searchable by name, address, petition status and reference data. Retail: $29.95 EARLY BIRD PRICE: $19.95 http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog/product.asp?dept%5Fid=20203000&pf%5 Fid=2074 Cheryl Rothwell LoganCty@mindspring.com

Good Morning Fellow Listers, I am seeking information on the burial place on the above named individual in Fayette county. Also any information on the burial place of his wife, Juadah Lanier-Ashburn, perhaps in McLean or Tazewell County. Would like to correspond with other's who are researching this family. Any and all information is appreciated. Thank you for your time and assistance. Patsy (Pat) Sutton Researching: ASHBURN , HASTY, BARTLETT, HARDESTY, JOBE plus many, many more . ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

Here's a resource on orphanages pointed out to me by Penny Husler: http://www.legends.ca/orphanages/orphanages.html Here's a resource on the Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Home in Normal, McLean County, Illinois: http://members.tripod.com/~tonytiger/index.html Cheryl Rothwell LoganCty@mindspring.com

I am interested in information on John Wright (b. abt. 1785) and Nancy Curry (b. 1788 (their parents, siblings, where they were from.... etc.) they lived in Maury Co., Tenn. before moving to the Clinton/Fayette Co. area about 1825. Any help on this family is appreciated. Doris C.

I just sent an email to Michael Leathers, editor of the Illinois Baptist, asking him who would be the best person to contact about genealogy research. I will post to the list the information as soon as I receive it. Michelle Clark hiswill@midwest.net

I have several ancestors who were Baptist ministers, both my gggrandfather,Ezekiel, and ggggrandfather Major Dodson, as well as some sons were ministers. Could you please post the address for the paper here, so that all of us might see it. thanks.

Thanks, Bob, for replying so fast. I will try to reach the Illinois Baptist office and put the address/phone number on this list for others who might want to do research. Michelle Clark hiswill@midwest.net

Free searches for ten days...note it only goes to 1917...if the veteran wasn't known to be a veteran by then he wouldn't be listed. ILLINOIS REVOLUTIONARY WAR VETERAN BURIALS Illinois attracted many veterans of the Revolution as the United States marched westward. Originally published in 1917, this database is a listing of men buried in Illinois who served the colonies in the American Revolutionary War. Each record provides the decedent's name and the county where the grave is located. Additionally, a biographical sketch is included for each veteran that often contains birth date and location, service record, residence before death, and other helpful facts. It reveals information regarding nearly 1,000 men. For those persons seeking Revolutionary War veterans who may have died in Illinois, this can be a useful source of biographical information. Source Information: "Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in Illinois." n.p., 1917. To search this database, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/4508.htm Cheryl Rothwell LoganCty@mindspring.com

Hi, To answer your question, I'm sorry, but I don't recall how I contacted them. It has been several years since that occurred, but I suspect I used the address from the paper itself. My father was the minister I inquired about, who at the time was 97 years of age, and was ordained over 75 years previously. The paper surely must have their publishing address listed somewhere in each issue. I suggest you write them a letter at the address they list, or an iformation call to the phone company should come up with a number for them. They were located in Springfield when I contacted them. Bob in New Mexico Subject: [IL-CENTRAL] attn. Bob McCollum/Illinois Baptist Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 21:07:02 -0500 From: "The Clark's" <hiswill@midwest.net> To: IL-CENTRAL-L@rootsweb.com I have a question regarding your message about the Illinois Baptist. I have been a subscriber to that newpaper for years and it never occurred to me to use them in my research. When you contacted them, what address did you use or did you call them? I would love to see if they have information about some KEELE ministers in my line. Thanks for the tip! Michelle Clark hiswill@midwest.net

I have a question regarding your message about the Illinois Baptist. I have been a subscriber to that newpaper for years and it never occurred to me to use them in my research. When you contacted them, what address did you use or did you call them? I would love to see if they have information about some KEELE ministers in my line. Thanks for the tip! Michelle Clark hiswill@midwest.net

Myra Vanderpool's genealogy manners. She said anything she publishes in the RootsWeb lists can be freely distributed so here it is: WELDING LINKS: WHERE HAVE ALL THE MANNERS GONE? by Myra Vanderpool Gormley, CG <myravg@prodigy.net> <http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~gormleym/index.htm> One morning at 5 o'clock the phone rang. Even larks, like myself, occasionally sleep in. There is something about an early morning phone call that makes you brace yourself for bad news. However, on this occasion the caller was just a brand-new genealogist guilty of breaking one of the cardinal rules of genealogy: Thou shalt learn thy time zones and make no calls before 7 a.m. or after 9 p.m. -- receiver's time, not yours. While all rookies are going to make mistakes, we genealogists should always use good manners. Many librarians, archivists, and county clerks hate to deal with us -- in person or via e-mail. Do you know why? Because we have a reputation for being demanding and making asinine requests, such as: -- "Send me all the archival files on the Smith family." -- "I want everything you have on my family." -- "E-mail me right back with the information." Too many newcomers to this hobby assume that everything is on the Internet. It isn't. Get rid of that idea and the attitude that all family history information is free and that someone else is going to do your work for you. Genealogy is much more than collecting a bunch of names, dates, and places and slapping them into your "tree" program. Don't impose on others you have met online by asking them to do free research or solve your genealogical problems. Educate yourself. There are hundreds of free online genealogy lessons and tips. From Cyndi's List you can find such sites: <http://www.CyndisList.com/howto.htm#Education> Don't ask anyone to send you "all their files" or expect your cousins to share what has taken them 20 years to research, analyze and compile. They might, but do not expect them to do so. Remember that you are the one asking for help and seeking information. Always offer to pay reimbursement costs or for their time. And, if nothing else, send $5 or $10 when some kind soul sends you copies of photographs, a large envelope of genealogical material, or a GEDCOM. Check out the effective correspondence tips at <http://www.CyndisList.com/correspd.htm>. When corresponding with others, always offer to exchange information. After all, that's what genealogy is all about. Good manners never go out of style. You will discover that the well-mannered genealogist is also the well-rewarded one. Cheryl Rothwell LoganCty@mindspring.com

Here's some information of interest regarding vital records: WEST'S SMITH-HURD ILLINOIS COMPILED STATUTES ANNOTATED CHAPTER 410. PUBLIC HEALTH HEALTH INFORMATION ACT 535. VITAL RECORDS ACT Current through P.A. 91-111, apv. 7/14/1999 535/24. Access to vital records § 24. (1) To protect the integrity of vital records, to insure their proper use, and to insure the efficient and proper administration of the vital records system, access to vital records, and indexes thereof, including vital records in the custody of local registrars and county clerks originating prior to January 1, 1916, is limited to the custodian and his employees, and then only for administrative purposes, except that the indexes of those records in the custody of local registrars and county clerks, originating prior to January 1, 1916, shall be made available to persons for the purpose of genealogical research. Original, photographic or microphotographic reproductions of original records of births 100 years old and older and deaths 50 years old and older, and marriage records 75 years old and older on file in the State Office of Vital Records and in the custody of the county clerks may be made available for inspection in the Illinois State Archives reference area, Illinois Regional Archives Depositories, and other libraries approved by the Illinois State Registrar and the Director of the Illinois State Archives, provided that the photographic or microphotographic copies are made at no cost to the county or to the State of Illinois. It is unlawful for any custodian to permit inspection of, or to disclose information contained in, vital records, or to copy or permit to be copied, all or part of any such record except as authorized by this Act or regulations adopted pursuant thereto. WEST'S SMITH-HURD ILLINOIS COMPILED STATUTES ANNOTATED CHAPTER 410. PUBLIC HEALTH HEALTH INFORMATION ACT 535. VITAL RECORDS ACT Current through P.A. 91-111, apv. 7/14/1999 535/25. Search of files; certification of records; fee; conditions § 25. In accordance with Section 24 of this Act, and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto: (1) The State Registrar of Vital Records shall search the files of birth, death, and fetal death records, upon receipt of a written request and a fee of $10 from any applicant entitled to such search. A search fee shall not be required for commemorative birth certificates issued by the State Registrar. If, upon search, the record requested is found, the State Registrar shall furnish the applicant one certification of such record, under the seal of such office. If the request is for a certified copy of the record an additional fee of $5 shall be required. A further fee of $2 shall be required for each additional certification or certified copy requested. If the requested record is not found, the State Registrar shall furnish the applicant a certification attesting to that fact, if so requested by the applicant. A further fee of $2 shall be required for each additional certification that no record has been found. Any local registrar or county clerk shall search the files of birth, death and fetal death records, upon receipt of a written request from any applicant entitled to such search. If upon search the record requested is found, such local registrar or county clerk shall furnish the applicant one certification or certified copy of such record, under the seal of such office. If the requested record is not found, the local registrar or county clerk shall furnish the applicant a certification attesting to that fact, if so requested by the applicant. The local registrar or county clerk may charge fees for providing services for which the State Registrar may charge fees under this Section, except that such fees may not exceed the fees charged by the State Registrar. A request to any custodian of vital records for a search of the death record indexes for genealogical research shall require a fee of $10 per name for a 5 year search. An additional fee of $1 for each additional year searched shall be required. If the requested record is found, one uncertified copy shall be issued without additional charge. Any fee received by the State Registrar pursuant to this Section which is of an insufficient amount may be returned by the State Registrar upon his recording the receipt of such fee and the reason for its return. The State Registrar is authorized to maintain a 2 signature, revolving checking account with a suitable commercial bank for the purpose of depositing and withdrawing-for-return cash received and determined insufficient for the service requested. (2) The certification of birth may contain only the name, sex, date of birth, and place of birth, of the person to whom it relates, the name, age and birthplace of the parents, and the file number; and none of the other data on the certificate of birth except as authorized under subsection (5) of this Section. (3) The certification of death shall contain only the name, Social Security Number, sex, date of death, and place of death of the person to whom it relates, and file number; and none of the other data on the certificate of death except as authorized under subsection (5) of this Section. (4) Certification or a certified copy of a certificate shall be issued: (a) Upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction; or (b) In case of a birth certificate, upon the specific written request for a certification or certified copy by the person, if of legal age, by a parent or other legal representative of the person to whom the record of birth relates, or by a person having a genealogical interest; or (c) Upon the specific written request for a certification or certified copy by a department of the state or a municipal corporation or the federal government; or (d) In case of a death or fetal death certificate, upon specific written request for a certified copy by a person, or his duly authorized agent, having a genealogical, personal or property right interest in the record. A genealogical interest shall be a proper purpose with respect to births which occurred not less than 75 years and deaths which occurred not less than 20 years prior to the date of written request. Where the purpose of the request is a genealogical interest, the custodian shall stamp the certification or copy with the words, FOR GENEALOGICAL PURPOSES ONLY. Cheryl Rothwell LoganCty@mindspring.com

Hi Miriam and List I sent to the court house in Vandalia and ask the county clerk and recorder to do some look ups for me... I got a lot of info and it doesn't cost that much...cost for the look up and cost for the copy of the page you need. Hope this helps.. ----- Original Message ----- From: MIRIAM MASON <mim@kih.net> To: <IL-CENTRAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: April 11, 2000 3:37 AM Subject: [IL-CENTRAL] Courthouse look-up > Can anyone tell me if there is someone to do a look-up for a Divorce record in Macon Co. Your help is needed and appreciated. > Thank you in advance. > Miriam Johnson-Mason

Can anyone tell me if there is someone to do a look-up for a Divorce record in Macon Co. Your help is needed and appreciated. Thank you in advance. Miriam Johnson-Mason

In a message dated 4/9/00 12:52:22 PM Central Daylight Time, kathyhoeldke@sympatico.ca writes: << If you are a Swartwout, Swarthout, Swartout or Swartwood, even have them in your line, jump aboard. Lots of people are looking for that elusive line. Someone could be looking for you. You get the credit, I get the honor of pulling it all together, with some help of my friends, meaning you. Drop me a line if you are interested. >> I have Ruth Swarthout who married Feb. 6, 1924, Earl Roy Sigmon, b. Nov. 30, 1904, Decatur, IL, d. Oct. 1, 1960, Decatur, son of William Arthur Sigmon and Ruth Elizabeth Moore. Jerry Blaylock