Does anyone know of a Dewitt C. Cowgill from Macon County? In some old family history files I received from a late uncle's estate I found the Civil War Pension and Military files pertaining to him. He enlisted in Co. G, 41st Illinois Infantry (Vol) at Taylorville, IL on 26 Jul 1861 and was given a disability discharge on 10Nov 1862. He married a Nancy D. McCullough. Dewitt died 30 Nov 1887 and Nancy received a widow's pension. She died 26 Sep 1926. Dewitt doesn't appear to be in our family line and I am willing to provide copies (within reason) of his Civil War files to any interested descendants if Dewitt or his family line Clay.

I`m searching for Robert Thomas PHELPS and Phoebe CATHCART.They were married in Marion county April 11,1858 . I know absolutely nothing about either of them before that. Shirley machtolf@arn.net "Man who says it cannot be done should not interrupt woman doing it." --- old Chinese proverb Researching the surnames: PHELPS/CATHCART/ BRIGGS/ CORBETT/ BARTSCH/ POULIN/MACHTOLFF/HOLLENKAMP

Hi List : William Brewer was married to ? Ann or Nancy Cates( the only record I have is from a friend) in TN . I cant find any of these people. I found George Brewer who was one of the sons b 1850 in tn in Clay Co 1880. Also Nancy his sister b 1853. I found an obit that states that George has a brother? probably older that him. And that his fathers name was William. That is all I have . Can anyone check to see if they have any new information on this family or any suggestions Shirley Brewer

Hi List : I am looking for Henry Ferguson who was born 1839. He married Nancy Tully 1898. Nancy died in 1912 but I cant find Henry anywhere? I need a little help from my friends Thank you very much Shirley Brewer

Looking for information on Richard Redferren. I have found this name spelled many different ways. Redfearn, Redfern, Redfarrion, Redferan, Redferen,etc. Richard born in Tn circa 1818 died 1879 in Carlyle. Burial at Carlyle cemetry. Married Mary Chapman in Tn (Roberson Co.) 1840's. I have information that Will Redferin and his family of the Salem (Marion Co) operated early grocery stores in the Salem area, circa early 1900's Any information on this would be wonderful. Thanks, Gwen

EHRHEART/EHRHART McCOWEN/McCOWAN

In a message dated 00-01-23 15:20:04 EST, you write: << ............... 3 Mary Jane O'Briant 1852 - ....................... +George W. Williams 1852 - > Do you have any more info on Geo. Williams family? I'm researching a Williams (given name unknown) that married either Nancy Mabry or a Malissa Hines. Malissa is dau of Nancy. I have no info on Nancy m. a Williams, but on Malissa's marriage license to William Clow in 1856, she gives her name as Malissa Williams. One of these two ladies married a Williams. Nancy & Malissa lived in Marion Co. IL Marie

First of all, thanks so much to Cheryl for setting up this site. I'm researching the TWARDOS family name. I'm having a particular problem with Albert George TWARDOS. I made a trip to IL last October and found a few more pieces to the puzzle, but there are still a lot of pieces missing. -- Albert was born in Poland on 26 Dec 1879. -- Albert died in Johnston City, Williamson, IL on 7 Jan 1922. -- Albert is buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Broadwell Township. -- Albert married Helen Nellie STUPEK in abt 1908. St. Mary's provided this date. The Logan County Clerk checked from 1899 - 1916 and found no record of this marriage. -- Albert and Helen purchased a home in Lincoln, Logan, IL in 1910 and sold it in 1920 (Logan Co. records). When they moved to Phillips, Price, Wisconsin. -- Albert and Helen had four (4) children while living in Lincoln (1909, 1911, 1913 and 1917). The children's birth records (Logan Co. records) indicate that their mother was born in Minonk, Woodford, IL in abt 1888. Can anyone help me find any history on Helen and any record of Albert and Helen's marriage. I have seen Helen listed as either "Helen Nellie" or "Nellie Helen". Also her maiden name as been listed as "Stupik". IL Census records indicate that her parents were born in Austria and spoke Slovak. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Carol (Twardos) Elder Elder48@aol.com

Hello Listees: My O'Briant line is shown below. My problem: I know that Cheatham is my ggggrandfather, and I have documented my line through his son Jesse; however, I have no proof that William Jackson is Cheatham's father although LDS say he is. I also do not have much about Jesse's siblings except for Lucy. Cheatham was born in Buckingham Co, VA. I do not know when he moved to IL and/or whether he came with his parents or after he was an adult. According to census records, Cheatham was in St. Clair Co, IL in 1850 &1860 but in Marion Co, IL in 1870 until his death. I don't know where most of his children settled. 1 William Jackson O'Briant 1775 - Unknown . +Mary Anne Puckett Unknown - Unknown ........ 2 Cheatham O'Briant 1799 - 1879 ............ +Ann Wright 1801 - 1839 ................... 3 Nancy Jane O'Briant 1825 - 1879 ....................... +? Guy ................... *2nd Husband of Nancy Jane O'Briant: ....................... +? McGee ................... 3 George Y. O'Briant 1827 - ....................... +Frances" Fanny" Humphries ................... *2nd Wife of George Y. O'Briant: ....................... +Eliza A. ................... 3 Agnes O'Briant 1835 - 1879 ....................... +John T. Peck 1825 - 1880 ................... 3 William O'Briant 1824 - 1886 ....................... +Mary Jane Gregory 1832 - ................... 3 Elizabeth O'Briant 1837 - 1886 ....................... +Andrew Elliott ................... 3 Lucy O'Briant 1840 - 1904 ....................... +Reuben Aaron Humphries 1833 - 1873 ................... *2nd Husband of Lucy O'Briant: ....................... +Hirum Elliott ................... *3rd Husband of Lucy O'Briant: ....................... +Brown ........ *2nd Wife of Cheatham O'Briant: ............ +Louisa Catherine Smith 1812 - 1893 ................... 3 John P. O'Briant 1841 - 1911 ....................... +Sarah Catherine Malcolm 1839 - 1909 ................... 3 Emaline O'Briant 1843 - ................... 3 Charles W. O'Briant 1845 - 1879 ....................... +Isabel (Isabelle) Elliott 1852 - ................... 3 Sarah Anne O'Briant 1847 - ....................... +Joseph Elliott 1843 - ................... 3 Jesse O'Briant 1849 - 1915 (my gggrandfather) ....................... +Mariah Ellen Dickens 1853 - 1915 ................... 3 Mary Jane O'Briant 1852 - ....................... +George W. Williams 1852 - Any help would be appreciated. Delores Ireton iretondel@aol.com

Hi I am looking for information on a William George who moved to Sangamon Co, Illinois in 1829/30. He was married to a Nancy Hazlett and they had 3 boys that I know of, John, Francis and James William. There was also two daughters, Mary and Jenny. Mary was married to a James Ward. James William George was married to a Rebecca Jane Bowen whose father was Ezekiel "ZaZa" Bowen and they lived in the Loami area. I know where William is buried but have not been able to find the death of his wife or where is buried or if he might have remarried. He is buried at Buckhart and the stone only has his name and the name of a daughter inscribed on it. He was a veteran of the war of 1812. If anyone can be of help would like to hear from you. Sharon

Peg: The copy of the marriage license for James Carson and Matilda Poulston (mygggrandparents), that I received from the county clerk in Vandalia, came with a separate document included that was signed by James's father; it attested the ages of both parties. I'm assuming this is a marriage bond--maybe that's the wrong terminology? Jean Babrick ---------- > From: Peg Hetlage, BenefitWorks, Inc. <phetlage@benefitworks.com> > To: IL-CENTRAL-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [IL-CENTRAL] CARSON, POLSTON POULSTON, WHITE > Date: Friday, January 21, 2000 10:20 AM > > How is a copy of a marriage bond requested and from whom? I have marriages > in the early 1800's in Illinois. I've requested marriage license, but > haven't received marriage bond forms. Do these also come from County Clerk > office? > > Thx... Peg > > > Researching: > > James S. CARSON, in Fayette County from 1830s; signed son James' marriage > > bond in Vandalia in 1845. > > > > ==== 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 > RootsWeb Gen. Data Coop. Box 6798 Frazier Park, CA 93222

Sorry Marie, I haven't seen any so far... Sandy Bright sandra3@bright.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <Mptmn@aol.com> To: <IL-CENTRAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 21, 2000 10:28 AM Subject: [IL-CENTRAL] Workman, Pittman > Sandy & Russell, > > I've noted on census that there was usually a Pittman/Pitman and Workman as > neighbors in Fayette Co IL and in Shelby/Bartholomew Cos IN. Pittman line > was: mid 1700-1816 Rowan Co NC>1816-1820Estill/Pulaski Cos KY>1830 Shelby Co > IN>1840-50 Bartholomew Co IN>1850+Fayette Co IL. I've not found any Pittman > Workman marriage, have you? > Marie Pittman > > > ==== IL-CENTRAL Mailing List ==== > This mailing list covers the counties of Bond, Cass, Christian, Clinton, DeWitt, Fayette, Logan, Macon, Marion, Marshall, Mason, McLean, Menard, Montgomery, Peoria, Sangamon, Stark, Tazewell, Washington and Woodford in Illinois. >

How is a copy of a marriage bond requested and from whom? I have marriages in the early 1800's in Illinois. I've requested marriage license, but haven't received marriage bond forms. Do these also come from County Clerk office? Thx... Peg > Researching: > James S. CARSON, in Fayette County from 1830s; signed son James' marriage > bond in Vandalia in 1845.

Hi Kay, I don't have a whole lot on the KNIGHT's. but this is what I have. Frank KNIGHT b. abt 1878 in Marion Co., IL to James KNIGHT & Ollio MARSHAL. He married Nancy Adella BRIGHT on 20 Apr 1902 at East Fork Twp. Clinton Co., IL. Nancy A. BRIGHT was b. 29 Sep 1882 the dau of John Willard BRIGHT & Emma Jane PRITCHETT. That's about it. I'm not sure where they lived after the marriage. I don't have a death date for Frank or Nancy. Their Marriage record stated that Frank was living in Vernon, IL. (Marion Co.) Sandy Bright sandra3@bright.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roger and Kay Stiles" <ramjet@dmi.net> To: <IL-CENTRAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 21, 2000 9:11 AM Subject: Re: [IL-CENTRAL] BRIGHT, PRITCHETT, RETTIG, DEAN... more > Good Morning. I saw that you had KNIGHT mentioned in your message. But > didn't find it on your homepage surnames. My great grandmother was > Allialian "Lilly" Knight she married my gg grandfather Wendel Scheibly. > Both are buried in Greenwood Cemetary, at Decatur, Macon Co., IL My > surnames are: Scheibly, Shastid, Burns, and Magee. And from there the > branches spread to include many more. Kay Stiles ramjet@dmi.net > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "RWB" <sandra3@bright.net> > To: <IL-CENTRAL-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, January 21, 2000 5:25 AM > Subject: [IL-CENTRAL] BRIGHT, PRITCHETT, RETTIG, DEAN... more > > > > Here are my surnames from the following counties. My Main lines are > > BRIGHT, DEAN, JIMISON, JACOB, LINKS, McALILEY, PRITCHETT, RETTIG, TERNEUS, > > WADE, WORKMAN > > > > My BRIGHT's were in Madison Co., Clinton Co., Marion Co., Fayette Co., > > Shelby Co., & Macon Co., IL. > > > > Clinton Co., IL. > > BRIGHT, PRITCHETT, LINKS, WADE, > > COPPLE, CURDT, EDWARDS, ETHERIDGE, GILMORE, KNIGHT, MORGAN, WHITE. > > > > Fayette Co., IL. > > CASEY, COX, RUCKERT/ROOKARD, MURRY, ENLOW, KIRK, STILLEY, FARMER, BELCHER, > > > > > > Macon Co., IL. > > BRIGHT, JIMISON, TERNEUS, GRABILL, LEIGH, PEASE, BESS, > > > > Marion Co., IL. > > BRIGHT, COOPER, LINKS, MORGAN, KNIGHT, COX, MURRY, EDWARDS, > > > > Sangamon Co., IL. WORKMAN, HAYS > > > > If you see anything that might look like a connection we would glad to > help > > out. > > > > Russel & Sandy Bright > > sandra3@bright.net > > Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Vista/1846/ > > > > > > > > ==== IL-CENTRAL Mailing List ==== > > Search USGenWeb including the archives, census' which are done, etc.: > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ussearch.htm > > Surname Helper Search Engine: > > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/surhelp/srchall.html > > > > > > > ==== 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 > RootsWeb Gen. Data Coop. Box 6798 Frazier Park, CA 93222 >

Dear Central Illinois researchers, I have 2 old pictures----one is of "Elizabeth Gilfillen", taken by Parsons of St. Louis, MO. The second picture is of "Emma Gilfillen, Papa Cousin" and taken by the same studio in St. Louis, MO. I am descended from Richard J. Hill of Fayette County, IL. Two of the Hill daughters married Craigs in Fayette County, and I feel the "Papa" is one of those Craigs---Albert Craig, or Leonard Craig. I would like to correspond with you if you have a Gilfillen family, which includes Elizabeth or Emma Gilfillen. Nola in KS.

Researching: James S. CARSON, in Fayette County from 1830s; signed son James' marriage bond in Vandalia in 1845. James m Matilda POULSTON or POLSTON in 1845. James and Matilda CARSON appear on 1850 census records for Shelby County. Several older CARSON children are also listed, as well as Mary CARSON, b 1846 in Pana, Christian County, so James may have been married before. We have family tradition that James' wife was Mildred OVERTON, but no real evidence. If anyone recognizes any of these people, I'd sure like to hear; will share what I have. Please e-mail me. Jean Babrick babrick@socket.net

Good Morning. I saw that you had KNIGHT mentioned in your message. But didn't find it on your homepage surnames. My great grandmother was Allialian "Lilly" Knight she married my gg grandfather Wendel Scheibly. Both are buried in Greenwood Cemetary, at Decatur, Macon Co., IL My surnames are: Scheibly, Shastid, Burns, and Magee. And from there the branches spread to include many more. Kay Stiles ramjet@dmi.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "RWB" <sandra3@bright.net> To: <IL-CENTRAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 21, 2000 5:25 AM Subject: [IL-CENTRAL] BRIGHT, PRITCHETT, RETTIG, DEAN... more > Here are my surnames from the following counties. My Main lines are > BRIGHT, DEAN, JIMISON, JACOB, LINKS, McALILEY, PRITCHETT, RETTIG, TERNEUS, > WADE, WORKMAN > > My BRIGHT's were in Madison Co., Clinton Co., Marion Co., Fayette Co., > Shelby Co., & Macon Co., IL. > > Clinton Co., IL. > BRIGHT, PRITCHETT, LINKS, WADE, > COPPLE, CURDT, EDWARDS, ETHERIDGE, GILMORE, KNIGHT, MORGAN, WHITE. > > Fayette Co., IL. > CASEY, COX, RUCKERT/ROOKARD, MURRY, ENLOW, KIRK, STILLEY, FARMER, BELCHER, > > > Macon Co., IL. > BRIGHT, JIMISON, TERNEUS, GRABILL, LEIGH, PEASE, BESS, > > Marion Co., IL. > BRIGHT, COOPER, LINKS, MORGAN, KNIGHT, COX, MURRY, EDWARDS, > > Sangamon Co., IL. WORKMAN, HAYS > > If you see anything that might look like a connection we would glad to help > out. > > Russel & Sandy Bright > sandra3@bright.net > Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Vista/1846/ > > > > ==== IL-CENTRAL Mailing List ==== > Search USGenWeb including the archives, census' which are done, etc.: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ussearch.htm > Surname Helper Search Engine: > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/surhelp/srchall.html > >

Here are my surnames from the following counties. My Main lines are BRIGHT, DEAN, JIMISON, JACOB, LINKS, McALILEY, PRITCHETT, RETTIG, TERNEUS, WADE, WORKMAN My BRIGHT's were in Madison Co., Clinton Co., Marion Co., Fayette Co., Shelby Co., & Macon Co., IL. Clinton Co., IL. BRIGHT, PRITCHETT, LINKS, WADE, COPPLE, CURDT, EDWARDS, ETHERIDGE, GILMORE, KNIGHT, MORGAN, WHITE. Fayette Co., IL. CASEY, COX, RUCKERT/ROOKARD, MURRY, ENLOW, KIRK, STILLEY, FARMER, BELCHER, Macon Co., IL. BRIGHT, JIMISON, TERNEUS, GRABILL, LEIGH, PEASE, BESS, Marion Co., IL. BRIGHT, COOPER, LINKS, MORGAN, KNIGHT, COX, MURRY, EDWARDS, Sangamon Co., IL. WORKMAN, HAYS If you see anything that might look like a connection we would glad to help out. Russel & Sandy Bright sandra3@bright.net Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Vista/1846/

Sandy & Russell, I've noted on census that there was usually a Pittman/Pitman and Workman as neighbors in Fayette Co IL and in Shelby/Bartholomew Cos IN. Pittman line was: mid 1700-1816 Rowan Co NC>1816-1820Estill/Pulaski Cos KY>1830 Shelby Co IN>1840-50 Bartholomew Co IN>1850+Fayette Co IL. I've not found any Pittman Workman marriage, have you? Marie Pittman

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