This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Strahan, Walker,Lauderback Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.adams/3779.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: in a book from the Quincy Al library history of adams county Illinois 1879 a small paragraphin the Northeast directory section reads" Strahan Peter farmer; Sec.14;P.O. Elm Grove: was born in Clayton township, Feb 27, 1837. He owns eighty acres of land, valued at $2,500; married Miss Ellen Lauderback. She was born in this county and township, May 23, 1844. They have three children:Cora, Andrew Jackson, and Margaret. They are members of the United Brethern church." I was looking for my ggggrandma Elizabeth A. Strahan Walker but I still haven't found anything on her