Ed, Thank you so much for your help. Lisa

Lisa, This is info from the 1880 US Census. Hope this helps. Ed Census Place: Clayton, Adams, Illinois Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace William STRAHAN Self M M W 30 IL Occ: Farmer Fa: KY Mo: KY Lunetta STRAHAN Wife F M W 26 IL Occ: Keeping House Fa: --- Mo: TN Andrew P. STRAHAN Son M S W 6 IL Fa: --- Mo: IL Mary STRAHAN Dau F S W 4 IL Fa: IL Mo: IL Albert STRAHAN Son M S W 2 IL Fa: IL Mo: IL STRAHAN Dau F S W 4M IL Fa: IL Mo: IL Susan STRAHAN Mother F W W 65 KY Fa: NC Mo: NC >From: GLRPMDAVIS@aol.com >Reply-To: ILADAMS-L@rootsweb.com >To: ILADAMS-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [ILADAMS] 1855 census >Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 09:57:03 EDT > > > >I would love to know if anyone would do a lookup for me on the 1855 Census. >I am looking for Andrew Jackson Strahan. Parents are Peter and Minerva >Strahan. Andrew Strahan was born in Adams County in 1874. > >Lisa Davis > > >==== ILADAMS Mailing List ==== >To unsubscribe, send an email to ILADAMS-L-request@rootsweb.com >The message must have only one word: unsubscribe > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx

I would love to know if anyone would do a lookup for me on the 1855 Census. I am looking for Andrew Jackson Strahan. Parents are Peter and Minerva Strahan. Andrew Strahan was born in Adams County in 1874. Lisa Davis

Don, Thanks for your reply. While I have been in pursuit of Cyrus Smith for over 30 years - I just recently found out who his mother was (we think). So the Rankin connection is still pretty weak for me. We visited the Mendon and surrounding areas in June and saw the graves of a number of ancesters. We also located their old farm land and tried to trace down more information. The Great River Genealogy Society is a big help - they are located in the Quincy Public Library - Quincy, IL. Good luck in your searching. I don't have any of your surnames in my family (yet). Thanks Bob Smith ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Riddle" <driddle@infowest.com> To: <ILADAMS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 2:06 AM Subject: Re: [ILADAMS] Searching > I'm sorry - I have no information on your request re: Cyrus Smith. I > noticed your mention of Sophronia Rankin Smith - one of my great > grandfathers was Rankin > D. Smith who would have been born around 1871 and lived in or around > Loraine, Adams County, Illinois. My grandmother was Mary Ann Smith > Littleton. > You mention Mendon which is about 8 miles from Loraine. I am fairly new to > the genealogy scene and have not been working in this area of my family. I > have been working on the Riddle, Littleton and Hill families. Are there any > names here that may show up in your material? If you would like you may > contact me at > driddle@infowest.com > > Don Riddle > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "bob smith" <rsmith@acornsys.com> > To: <ILADAMS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 1:13 PM > Subject: [ILADAMS] Searching > > > > I am new to this list. > > > > I am searching for a Cyrus Smith - who married Hedessa Laughlin about > 1860. Hedessa was the daughter of William Laughlin (of Mendon) and Hedessa > Forsythe. The Laughlin's lived in Mendon and are buried there. I'd like to > learn more about this marriage and about what happened to Hedessa and Cyrus. > Particularly I need to know more about Cyrus' line. He is my gggrandfather. > > > > I have heard that Cyrus Smith was one of the first boys born in Adams > County - Quincy - around 1830. I believe his mother was Sophronia Rankin > Smith - No idea on his father. Also read that Sophronia and her husband > died of Cholera and left Cyrus an orphan - where he was raised by George > Pollard in Adams Co and another uncle in KY. > > > > If this sounds familiar with anyone - I'd sure like to learn more about > what you have. > > > > My Adams Co surnames are - Smith - Laughlin - Rankin - Pollard - Rawlings > > > > Thanks > > Bob Smith > > robertbsmith@comcast.net > > > > > > > > ==== ILADAMS Mailing List ==== > > Having trouble citing electronic sources. Try A Cite For Sore Eyes at > http://www.oz.net/~markhow/writing/cite.htm > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > > ==== ILADAMS Mailing List ==== > Having trouble subscribing or unsubscribing? Please email the List Administrator at llee@ksni.net. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > >

I'm sorry - I have no information on your request re: Cyrus Smith. I noticed your mention of Sophronia Rankin Smith - one of my great grandfathers was Rankin D. Smith who would have been born around 1871 and lived in or around Loraine, Adams County, Illinois. My grandmother was Mary Ann Smith Littleton. You mention Mendon which is about 8 miles from Loraine. I am fairly new to the genealogy scene and have not been working in this area of my family. I have been working on the Riddle, Littleton and Hill families. Are there any names here that may show up in your material? If you would like you may contact me at driddle@infowest.com Don Riddle ----- Original Message ----- From: "bob smith" <rsmith@acornsys.com> To: <ILADAMS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 1:13 PM Subject: [ILADAMS] Searching > I am new to this list. > > I am searching for a Cyrus Smith - who married Hedessa Laughlin about 1860. Hedessa was the daughter of William Laughlin (of Mendon) and Hedessa Forsythe. The Laughlin's lived in Mendon and are buried there. I'd like to learn more about this marriage and about what happened to Hedessa and Cyrus. Particularly I need to know more about Cyrus' line. He is my gggrandfather. > > I have heard that Cyrus Smith was one of the first boys born in Adams County - Quincy - around 1830. I believe his mother was Sophronia Rankin Smith - No idea on his father. Also read that Sophronia and her husband died of Cholera and left Cyrus an orphan - where he was raised by George Pollard in Adams Co and another uncle in KY. > > If this sounds familiar with anyone - I'd sure like to learn more about what you have. > > My Adams Co surnames are - Smith - Laughlin - Rankin - Pollard - Rawlings > > Thanks > Bob Smith > robertbsmith@comcast.net > > > > ==== ILADAMS Mailing List ==== > Having trouble citing electronic sources. Try A Cite For Sore Eyes at http://www.oz.net/~markhow/writing/cite.htm > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > >

Hi list, My Handybook for Genealogists says there was a state census for IL in 1855. Does anyone know where this census might be available and if a lookup is possible? Thanks John

I am new to this list. I am searching for a Cyrus Smith - who married Hedessa Laughlin about 1860. Hedessa was the daughter of William Laughlin (of Mendon) and Hedessa Forsythe. The Laughlin's lived in Mendon and are buried there. I'd like to learn more about this marriage and about what happened to Hedessa and Cyrus. Particularly I need to know more about Cyrus' line. He is my gggrandfather. I have heard that Cyrus Smith was one of the first boys born in Adams County - Quincy - around 1830. I believe his mother was Sophronia Rankin Smith - No idea on his father. Also read that Sophronia and her husband died of Cholera and left Cyrus an orphan - where he was raised by George Pollard in Adams Co and another uncle in KY. If this sounds familiar with anyone - I'd sure like to learn more about what you have. My Adams Co surnames are - Smith - Laughlin - Rankin - Pollard - Rawlings Thanks Bob Smith robertbsmith@comcast.net

Will the person that is researching the Lautenschlager name in Wersau, Hessen, Gemany please contact me. In fact, anyone that had relatives in the Wersau, Germany area may contact me. I just returned from Wersau and have a Church Book of Wersau family names from 1640 - 1807. Larry Uebner BankOmaha@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Wg.2ADE/3854 Message Board Post: Looking to share information on John Thomas Hull and his children. He was b. 22 Oct 1822 Hampshire Co., WV; m. Ellen Shillingburg, d. 28 Jun 1896 Adams Co., IL.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Wg.2ADE/2069.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Dennis: I am pleased to learn about your updating and improvement of the work of Fred McCargar. I am sure it is a solid achievement and a welcome and long overdue improvement. Congratulations!!! I also am pleased with your offer to share it with me. I will use it and treasure it. I must regretfully decline your invitation to collaborate again. We made a decent try many decades ago and it did not work out very well for either of us. I am now aboout 80. My health and energy level are poor. My writing block has worsened with aging.. Continue on with your work by all means, including making it more available to others. I will send information from time to time. For the GenWeb audience: There is no better source on McCargar history than Dennis, whose address is posted on this board....Sometimes the collaboratve efforts of two well-intentioned people do not work out. Sad, certainly, but real life. Aging also is a fact of life. My sixty odd years of experience with McCargar history, admittedly limited, is at your disposal. Regards, Robert S. McCargar.. rsmccargar@hotmail.com

ANYONE OUT THERE LIVE IN THE AREA OF CLAYTON OR CAMP POINT, ILL. LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON: JOSEPH S. MILLER WAS LIVING IN CAMP POINT IN 1892. SONS: HARRY EARLE MILLER BORN 5\14\188 BURIED IN SOUTH SIDE CEM., CLAYTON ILL. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF HE HAD CHILDREN. CHARLES PORTER MILLER - I HAVE HIS INFO. ANY INFORMATION ON THE DEATH IN APRIL 1898 OF CAROLINE (CARRIE) BAKERBOWER MILLER. THANK YOU C. ADAMS

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Wg.2ADE/790.1971.2.1 Message Board Post: I would like very much to have the information about the murder.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Wg.2ADE/790.1971.3 Message Board Post: I am a pearce descendant from illinois of Joshua Pearce. Sara name is spelled GOLDEN. I have the info on Joshua murder. by the way I am stuck on the Parents of Joshua 1 parents. Evelyn Pearce Hollensteiner, Phone 928-565 3674

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Wg.2ADE/790.1971.2 Message Board Post: U an a descendant of the joshua pearce of adams county, ill Just wanted you to know that Sara s last name is Golden. I am from quincy, ill i have all of the info on Joshua murder my when i get back home i will e-mail it to you. my phone is 928-565 3674

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Wg.2ADE/3851.1 Message Board Post: My Grandmother accidently gave away the family Bible. The names in it would be Stoermer and Sotebehr and perhaps others. They had lived in Indiana, Missouri and Indiana. This would be a wonderful find. After all these years I still do not give up hope. Thanks, Marie

<A HREF="http://www.quincylibrary.org/main.htm">QPL Online</A> Use the above link to the Quincy Library. The reference department is very helpful and can get your obits. They ask for a small donation and are quick to respond. Ed Heselton Florida

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Wg.2ADE/422.629.930.1.1 Message Board Post: E-mail me at irmaryann@aol.com - I need more information to see if there's a connection. I have a Catharina Vollmer. maryann in okla

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Wg.2ADE/2069.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the reply to my email, Dennis. I'm interested in info on Tyrus and Mary (Brown/Knapp) McCargar, however, my primary interest is in Mary's son from her first marriage, John Davis Knapp, Jr. He was my gg-grandmother's nephew. I'm hoping to track down my ggg-grandparents and am looking for any clues I can find. I'd received a response to a post from John Jr's gdaughter, but I don't think she was actually "into" genealogy and never responded to me 2nd email - she was being very cautious. I'm hoping you may have some leads as to the Knapp side of my family. Again, thanks for answering. mdrgr@pacbell.net

Shawnee, Have you tried the site: http://www.raogk.com Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness I have had success with it's volunteers and I see that there is one for Adams County that will lookup and copy public records. The group does not allow them to charge a fee, just actual costs. Kathy Stoneberg http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~kstoneberg/ourfamily.htm

I have emailed that volunteer several times with no response. Not even one email back. I really need these obits and sure wish I did not live in California. Shawnnee ----- Original Message ----- From: <K11m17s@aol.com> To: <ILADAMS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 7:10 PM Subject: [ILADAMS] Obits > Shawnee, > Have you tried the site: http://www.raogk.com > Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness > I have had success with it's volunteers and I see that there is one for Adams > County that will lookup and copy public records. The group does not allow > them to charge a fee, just actual costs. > > Kathy Stoneberg > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~kstoneberg/ourfamily.htm > > > ==== ILADAMS Mailing List ==== > Planning a family reunion? Get some great ideas for activities at Icebreakers: Warming Up The Family at www.genealogy.com/54_reunion.html > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >