I am looking for the parents of Olive THORPE who married Alexander ANDERSON 24 July 1851 in Fayette or Marion Co., IL. Olive, I believe, was born in Ohio. My other big mystery is for Jemima BLANKENSHIP. Jemima married Edward HILL 28 July 1802 in Mecklenburg Co., VA. I find nothing more on her until she shows up in the Macon Co., IL census as head of the family. Her children for the most part stayed in Macon Co. but I find nothing on where or when she died or where she is buried. Any little clue will be much appreciated. Thanks so much for this list, it really meets the needs of those who are researching central Ill, as county lines changed and so it is sometimes hard to pinpoint just where to look at a certain time. Helen in Idaho [born in Decatur, IL]