Dear Stokes family researchers, As many of you know I am tracking down a Thomas Stokes whom had a son with Amanda Cooper called Homer Stokes. Thomas was born about 1872/1873 in Union or Pulaski County, IL and Amanda/Amada Cooper was born about 1873 Union County IL. Homer was born on Feb 27 1893. However, I can not find the family living to together at ALL in Illinois....not any where. There is a Thomas J. Stokes who married Maggie Estella Sickling in Pulaski Co on 9/10/1896. His wife Stella would be Maggie Estella and Amanda Cooper who married John Orrell 7/04/1893 (thanks Andy for your help on those). Below is what another person sent me. Please if anyone has a Thomas born about the time of my Thomas or can do a check for me............please let me know. My Louis Jones Stokes tree is growing rapidly and still no sign of a Thomas that I am tracking.........:( Angie Pulaski County Courhouse Records May 5th, 1902. William R. Stokes, 4th child to this mother, - w - M. DOB May 2, 1902. POB: Pulaski. Nation of Father & POB: KY. Age 61. Nat. and POB Mother, IL. Fullname of mother, Emma J. Stokes, Maiden Emma J. Oliver. Full name of Father: William H. A. Stokes, Farmer. B. A. Ryall, medical attendent, Villa Ridge.

Searching for any information on the Buntin family that lived in or near Herrin, IL. between 1916 and 1931. I know that my grandparents lived there for several years, as my father and one aunt were born there. My grandparents were John Samuel Buntin and Maude Mae Smith. They were married in Salem, Saline County, IL. on June 17, 1915. My aunt was Dolores Buntin born in Herrin, IL. in 1922. Died in 1923. Buried in cemetery in Herrin, IL. My father was Thomas Wayne Buntin, born in Herrin, IL. in 1926. Looking for the births of one uncle, Robert Eugene Buntin who was born in 1916 and an aunt, Drusilla A. Buntin born in 1918. Have no idea if they were born in Herrin or some other IL. County. Or even if they were born in IL. at all. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks. C.Buntin

In my last email, I showed a short family tree to everyone on the list which included the Louis Jones Stokes family line as I had it. I want to thank all you whom sent me email helping me with his line. I wanted to pick at your brains again. Andy, one of our list memebers, has given me some really great ideas and leads. In searching the census again, I found this: 1900 Census, page 327A Union County Stokes Prc. Thomas J. Stokes born Jan 1861 (age 35) Married to a Mandy born Oct 1855 (age 40) 3 children born to Mandy, 2 listed as living Silas born Aug 1885 George born Dec 1886 I think that Mandy could be my Amada Cooper I am looking for and my Thomas I am looking for. But if Homer was their child and he was alive because he married and had children, then why would he not be listed as a living child? And why wasnt he in the same house? Homer was born in 1893. It doesnt make sense to me. He has Birdie Stokes Miller listed as his aunt on his birth record. She is the child of Daniel Morgan Stokes who is the son of Morgan Stokes and he is the son of Jones Stokes. I still can not tie them all together. And note that Birdie, being listed as Homers aunt, is only 1 1/2yrs apart in age. What do you all think? Angie Family tree 1. Thomas STOKES. Son of ? STOKES. He married Amada COOPER, daughter of James M COOPER & Anna Eliza Mae CHAPMAN DANIELS. They had the following children: 2 i. Homer STOKES Second Generation 2. Homer STOKES. Son of Thomas STOKES & Amada COOPER. Born Feb 27, 1893 in Pulaski, Ill. Died Dec 4, 1978 in Chesterton, Porter, IN. Buried Dec 1978 in Beechwood Cemetery, Mounds, Pulaski Co, IL. He married Laura May or Mea GRIFFITH, daughter of Andrew Thomas GRIFFITH & Julia BRYANT, About 1914. Born Oct 28, 1894 in Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri. Died Feb 22, 1967 in Union County Illinois. Buried Feb 1967 in Thistlewood Cem, Mounds Illinois. They had the following children: i. Juanita STOKES; Born Mar 29, 1919 in (per census MO). Died Feb 1983 in Illinois. Buried Feb 1983 in Illinois. She married William BEEGLE. ii. Wanda STOKES; She married John ATKINSON. Born Jan 9, 1920. Died Oct 1982. 3 iii. Gilbert STOKES Notes on Homer and family Stokes, Omer 27 Feb. 1892 1913 , 570 James M. Cooper, grandfather and guardian (Omer needed a guardian appointed to obtain a marriage license.) Omer is Homer. ********************************************************** Pulaski County Courthouse, IL. 1942 Book. Delayed Birth Records. Page 255 Reg. Dist #1025. Prim. Dist 53g4. Homer Stokes POB: Pulaski, IL. Res. of Mother: IL, County, Pulaski, Village, Pulaski. Full name of child: Homer Stokes. DOB: Feb 27, 1893. Sex of child: male. Legitimate: Yes. Father full name: Thomas Stokes, White, age 21. BP Pulaski, IL. Occupation: Farming. Including this child, number of children born alive to this mother: 1. Now living: 1. Mother: Full maiden name: Amanda Cooper, white, age 20. Birthplace: Ullin, IL, Occup: Housewife. Signature: Birdie Miller (Aunt). Wetaug, IL. Date signed: April 17, 1942. Date filed, April 17, 1942. John F. Lovergan, Mounds, IL. Delayed Record of Birth Birdie Mae Stokes. DOB Sept 15, 1891. White Female. Father Daniel Stokes. Birthplace, Union County, IL Info: Marriage record dated Feb 3, 1911 at Creal Springs, Williamson County, IL. Birdie May Stokes and Harry N. Miller. Age 20 next birthday, B. Union County IL. Father Daniel Stokes. Mother Sarah Keller. Info: Affidavit dated July 8th, 1955 made by Nelia Jones, Vienna Street, Anna, IL. Maternal Aunt. Age or Birtdate: Sept 15, 1891. Dongola, Union County. Father, Daniel Stokes. Mother Sara Lavina Keller. Third Generation 3. Gilbert STOKES. Son of Homer STOKES & Laura May or Mea GRIFFITH. Born Jan 24, 1922 in Williamson County Illinois. Died Jun 25, 1952 in Anna City Hospital. Buried Jun 27, 1952 in Thistlewood Cem. Mounds Illinois, Pulaski County. He married Ruth Kathleen HARRIS, daughter of Jesse/Jessie Daniel HARRIS & Emma BROWN, About 1943/1944 in Detroit , Wayne County, Michigan. Born Sep 14, 1921 in Middle Tennesse. Died Sep 4, 1991 in Hillside Terrace Nursing Home, Cobden, IL. Union County. Buried Sep 6, 1991 in Olive Branch Cem. Olive Branch, IL, Alexander. ****************************************************** Louis Jones Stokes born about 1808 in todd County KY married Minerva Davidson. Children born (that I know of) are: Morgan Stokes Born about 1836 Morgan married Margaret Ann Halterman Nov 16 1856 in Union County Ill children born Martha Ann born 1858 Henry born 1859 John F born 1862 Morgan Daniel born 1865 Sauriui (?) Female born 1869 Flora Belle born 1873 Lieller (?) Female born 1876 George E. born 1878 Daniel Morgan (Morgan Daniel) married Sarah Keller chilren known: Hallie A Birdie

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That Thomas and Birdie are 2nd cousins. Thomas could be a nephew to your first Morgan Stokes. Jackie ------------------------------------------------ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!

Louis Jones Stokes born about 1808 in todd County KY married Minerva Davidson. Children born (that I know of) are: Morgan Stokes Born about 1836 Morgan married Margaret Ann Halterman Nov 16 1856 in Union County Ill children born Martha Ann born 1858 Henry born 1859 John F born 1862 Morgan Daniel born 1865 Sauriui (?) Female born 1869 Flora Belle born 1873 Lieller (?) Female born 1876 George E. born 1878 Daniel Morgan (Morgan Daniel) married Sarah Keller chilren known: Hallie A Birdie Martha Ann married George Washington Otrich Sept 13, 1876 in Union Children Known: Charles Ottis born 1878 George Clarence 1887 Cora Agnes born 1883 unknown bonr 1885 Henry Morgan born 1880 Now, Homer Stokes my dad's grandfather, listed on his birth information his father was Thomas Stokes and mother was Amada Cooper. His information was signed by his AUNT BIRDIE STOKES MILLER. To me that means that Birdie and Thomas are brother and sister. But Thomas Stokes was born about 1872 and Birdie was born in 1891. Birdie's parents did not marry until 1886. So Thomas and Birdie can not be brother and sister. However, thomas was not listed on the 1880 census with the family of Morgan Stokes. Got any ideas?

I heard mention of an incident concerning the Herrin Mine many years ago. Does this memorial have anything to do with that? Thanks so much, I will be sure to contact the Chamber of Commerce as soon as possible. CBuntin

There is a Coal Miners Memorial in Herrin. If you contact the Chamber of Commerce they can steer you in the right direction.

Found a marriage. Don't know if it will be of help or not. F.C. Buntin and a Liva Crane 8 feb. 1908 Franklin co. Illinois. Jackie ------------------------------------------------ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!

Searching for any information on the Buntin family that lived in and around Herrin, IL. between 1900 and 1931. My father and at least one aunt were both born in Herrin. Their father was John Samuel Buntin. He was a miner for many years and belonged to the United Mine Workers. Any information would be helpful. Thanks. Sincerely, C. Buntin DFiantlyMe101@wmconnect.com

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I am searching for the family of Henry Lee Mullins b. 12/12/21 son of Henry Harrison Mullins and Janie Wadkins. Henry and Janie had 7 children, most born in Lick Creek, Illinois. They were Truman, Frank, Ida, Henry Lee, Andy, Pearl and Mary. Any information will be helpful. Thanks Jerry Mullins

Hello fellow researchers. I am needing some help to find my BOEN ancestors. I will provide the only information I have and I sure hope someone recognizes someone. I would like to know if these 3 are brothers. Who are their parents? What county are they from? Why did they move to Ark? William Boen born 1829 IL married Pamelia A. // born in TN James Boen born 1830 IL married Zilpha Horner born in TN Thomas Boen born 1832 IL married Nancy C. // born in Alabama All three men moved to Arkansas and married there. Thank you for reading and for replying if you can help me. Rhonda ILoveGenealogy@email.com

Hello, I have started a new web-site for Johnson County, Illinois. It has Biography, Birth, Church, Census, Marriage and other records for Johnson County. The URL address is: http://www.rootsweb.com/~iljohns2/index.html Drop by any time. Always open. Rick

Vera,,my grandfather Earl married to a Nora Alexander.MY grandfather parents were David D. Rushing and Winney Hampton.And also I think Nora parents is Homer Alexander @ Paulie T.Chitwood. Well anyway Vera,im really looking for my dad.His name is Louis Woodworth.He disappear in July of 1958.Have not seen or heard from.He from Brookport,Il.I think that is close to Metroplis,Il.I think he was born in 1914. His dad name is Samuel Woodworth and mother is Irma Mae Robinson. Had one brother Jessie Woodworth( decease) 1972. Any way I WAS Twelve when he left.My father was devoice from my mother when i was 2. so my 2 sisters and i been looking for him for 42 years.It been all these years and found nothing.We know that he could has pass on.But would like to know for sure!! Im sure he doesnt know that his daughter Sherry died 2 years ago!! Then Ella Kay is a Quad.She was in a motercycle accident about 25 years ago!! She stays in bed most of the time. Would you pass this on if you know a! nything or anyone that might know something. Thanks Vera! Connie ----- Original Message ----- From: Vera Burnham Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2002 6:53 PM To: IL-SOUTHERN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IL-SOUTHERN] Massac County Data Connie, My mother was, Virgie Rushing married Ben Burnham. They lived in Massac County all their life most of that in Samoth out by New Columbia if you know where that is. My Grandfather was William Hulet Rushing son of Asa and Sarah (Pendall) Rushing. The names you mentioned I don't recall hearing my Mother talk about them except Earl sounds real familiar. William died when my mother was only three so she did not get to know him. Vera Connie Woodworth wrote: > Hi Vera,I have notice you have some Rushing"s in your web site! My mother is a Rushing and most of her family live in Massac County.My grandfather name is Earl Rushing,he was born Dec.24,1893 and he died in July of 1967 in Plymouth Il. He has a son Earl ,born in Jan,of 1925 and died Feb.11.1996 and has three daughters Ruth L.Rushing.(Gatewood) and Josie Mae Rushing (decease) and my mother Audie Estelle Rushing (Woodworth) (Orey) and she is decease of Oct.29 of 1958. So my Aunt Ruth is still living.She lives in Eldorado,Il.I dont have a lot info about my family and im really interest to hear from any one!! Thanks Connie > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Vera Burnham > Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2002 11:59 AM > To: IL-SOUTHERN-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [IL-SOUTHERN] Massac County Data > > Hello Listers, > I have started a new Massac County, Illinois web site. It has wills, > census, births, marriages, and etc. Check it out, maybe you will find > something you are looking for. > Vera > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmassa2/

Connie, My mother was, Virgie Rushing married Ben Burnham. They lived in Massac County all their life most of that in Samoth out by New Columbia if you know where that is. My Grandfather was William Hulet Rushing son of Asa and Sarah (Pendall) Rushing. The names you mentioned I don't recall hearing my Mother talk about them except Earl sounds real familiar. William died when my mother was only three so she did not get to know him. Vera Connie Woodworth wrote: > Hi Vera,I have notice you have some Rushing"s in your web site! My mother is a Rushing and most of her family live in Massac County.My grandfather name is Earl Rushing,he was born Dec.24,1893 and he died in July of 1967 in Plymouth Il. He has a son Earl ,born in Jan,of 1925 and died Feb.11.1996 and has three daughters Ruth L.Rushing.(Gatewood) and Josie Mae Rushing (decease) and my mother Audie Estelle Rushing (Woodworth) (Orey) and she is decease of Oct.29 of 1958. So my Aunt Ruth is still living.She lives in Eldorado,Il.I dont have a lot info about my family and im really interest to hear from any one!! Thanks Connie > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Vera Burnham > Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2002 11:59 AM > To: IL-SOUTHERN-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [IL-SOUTHERN] Massac County Data > > Hello Listers, > I have started a new Massac County, Illinois web site. It has wills, > census, births, marriages, and etc. Check it out, maybe you will find > something you are looking for. > Vera > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmassa2/

----- Original Message ----- From: Connie Woodworth Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2002 5:40 PM To: IL-SOUTHERN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IL-SOUTHERN] Massac County Data Hi Vera,I have notice you have some Rushing"s in your web site! My mother is a Rushing and most of her family live in Massac County.My grandfather name is Earl Rushing,he was born Dec.24,1893 and he died in July of 1967 in Plymouth Il. He has a son Earl ,born in Jan,of 1925 and died Feb.11.1996 and has three daughters Ruth L.Rushing.(Gatewood) and Josie Mae Rushing (decease) and my mother Audie Estelle Rushing (Woodworth) (Orey) and she is decease of Oct.29 of 1958. So my Aunt Ruth is still living.She lives in Eldorado,Il.I dont have a lot info about my family and im really interest to hear from any one!! Thanks Connie ----- Original Message ----- From: Vera Burnham Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2002 11:59 AM To: IL-SOUTHERN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IL-SOUTHERN] Massac County Data Hello Listers, I have started a new Massac County, Illinois web site. It has wills, census, births, marriages, and etc. Check it out, maybe you will find something you are looking for. Vera http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmassa2/

Hi Vera,I have notice you have some Rushing"s in your web site! My mother is a Rushing and most of her family live in Massac County.My grandfather name is Earl Rushing,he was born Dec.24,1893 and he died in July of 1967 in Plymouth Il. He has a son Earl ,born in Jan,of 1925 and died Feb.11.1996 and has three daughters Ruth L.Rushing.(Gatewood) and Josie Mae Rushing (decease) and my mother Audie Estelle Rushing (Woodworth) (Orey) and she is decease of Oct.29 of 1958. So my Aunt Ruth is still living.She lives in Eldorado,Il.I dont have a lot info about my family and im really interest to hear from any one!! Thanks Connie ----- Original Message ----- From: Vera Burnham Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2002 11:59 AM To: IL-SOUTHERN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IL-SOUTHERN] Massac County Data Hello Listers, I have started a new Massac County, Illinois web site. It has wills, census, births, marriages, and etc. Check it out, maybe you will find something you are looking for. Vera http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmassa2/