Who can tell me if and how these Littlle's are related? Il marriage of Interest MILES, MORRIS LITTLE, ELIZABETH BOND 10/18/1826 A/ 115 BLOCKBERGER, CHRISTIAN B LITTLE, JANE BOND 01/28/1824 A/ 113 LITTLE, JOHN BARTMAN, BETSEY BOND 05/07/1821 A/ 110 LITTLE, RIGHT BRIDGMAN, ELIZABETH BOND 08/06/1818 A/ 109 LITTLE, WILLIAM STOKER, POLLY BOND 12/26/1829 A/ 116 Melissa Thompson Alexander www.familytreemaker.com/users/a/l/e/Melissa-T-Alexander/ listowner: CECIL-L@rootsweb.com; KRUTSINGER-L@rootsweb.com Edmonds, WA USA

Adrian, You might check out Gene Balch's site. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/5162/ His email address is on his site. I believe he has more then just his line of Balch's. He helped me out. I checked my file and I don't have any Gibbins. Although I did have a Andrew Jackson Balch, but there were no spouse nor children listed with him. Sorry! Our line did come through Bond Co., IL. Janice Rewerts ----- Original Message ----- From: <abalch@hal-pc.org> To: <ILBOND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 11, 1999 6:54 AM Subject: [ILBOND-L] BALCH-GIBBINS > Is anyone familiar with a Samuel Marion BALCH (BLOCK) who married Ella K. > GIBBINS in AR in the late 1800's? > > Samuel was the son of Andrew Jackson BALCH who moved to IL from TN. The > perplexing thing about the above marriage is that I got the data from the > site of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, I sent the data to > the records office in Arkansas, and they responded that they could not find > information about the marriage. ARRRGG! I was told that the data was > correct because it was from an ACTUAL government record and not from an > individual sending in family data. > > I also have been unsuccessful in finding these BALCHes in AR. > > Does anyone have ideas of how to pursue further this marriage license or > how BALCH and GIBBINS met? > > Thank you! > > Adrian Sinclair Balch >

Is anyone familiar with a Samuel Marion BALCH (BLOCK) who married Ella K. GIBBINS in AR in the late 1800's? Samuel was the son of Andrew Jackson BALCH who moved to IL from TN. The perplexing thing about the above marriage is that I got the data from the site of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, I sent the data to the records office in Arkansas, and they responded that they could not find information about the marriage. ARRRGG! I was told that the data was correct because it was from an ACTUAL government record and not from an individual sending in family data. I also have been unsuccessful in finding these BALCHes in AR. Does anyone have ideas of how to pursue further this marriage license or how BALCH and GIBBINS met? Thank you! Adrian Sinclair Balch

Thanks Ted, for posting this URL for the IL Marriage site. I have been gathering info on 5 lines on my families who were in IL during that time period. If you missed it, take some time to check it out at: http://www2.sos.state.il.us/cgi-bin/marriage Linda Garrett

Hi, I recently discovered that Peter RENFROW married Nancy Ann PRICE in Bond County on September 26, 1870. I strongly suspect that Peter Renfrow was the son of John Renfrow and Mary Ann 'Polly' COUCH. I have been searching for this family in the 1870 census for some time. Does anyone on the list have access to the printed 1870 Bond County census? If so, would you please check for John or Mary Ann or Polly or Peter Renfrow? Some of the frequent variants are Renfro, Wrenfro, Wrenfrow. Thanks so much. Mike Landwehr West Des Moines, Iowa

Greetings, Just got this off a couple of other lists. You might want to check it out. Ted >> GOOD NEWS FROM THE ARCHIVES: >> >> Although this will remain "unofficial" for a short >> time, the Statewide Marriage Index worked on for so >> many years by the ISGS, State Archives, and Secretary >> of State Information Systems Services Department is now >> available on the Secretary of State web site. >> >> There is now a link to the marriage database on the >> Archives' homepage which may be reached at the >> following address: >> www.sos.state.il.us/depts/archives/arc_home.html >> Look under the "Search Our Online Databases." >> >> An official announcement concerning the database will >> be pending until more formal arrangements can be made. >> In the meantime, you are invited to give the database a >> test run and report any problems you might experience. >> >> There are currently a little over one million records >> in the online database. Plans are to update the >> database every 6 months or so. Eighty-four counties are >> represented in the online database. Data entry is >> complete for 43 of those counties. Please check out the >> supplemental information that is reached by links on >> the introductory page and the search entry and search >> results pages. >> >> We have tried to make it as clear as possible what >> records are included in the database and how to obtain >> copies of marriage records from IRAD or county clerks. >> IRAD currently has marriage records from 61 of the 84 >> counties represented in the database and we will soon >> accession marriage records from several others. >> >> Karl Moore >> Illinois State Archives >> 217-785-1266 >> kmoore@ccgate.sos.state.il.us Researching BREMER, CASH, CORNELIUS, HARTWIG, JENNINGS, MANNING, MORTENSEN, PIEPHO, SEEGERS Personal Website: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cash/ USGenWeb Coordinator for http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilbond - Bond Co, IL http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilclay - Clay Co, IL http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilwill - Will Co, IL Support public genealogy - join or sponsor the RootsWeb Genealogical Data Cooperative. http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html

Does anyone have any information about Hannah May who died in Bond County Illinois 9-4-1892? I believe her parents were John and Jane May (unknown maiden name). I know that Hannah was born in Georgia, unknown location, and she may have been part or full-American Indian, unknown tribe. If anyone knows the names of her parents or the name of Hannah's tribe, I would be very grateful.

Who are these Little's and how are they related? JANE1 LITTLE She married CHRISTIAN B. BLOCKBURGER 28-Jan-1824 in Bond Co, IL JOHN1 LITTLE was born Bet. 1750 - 1805. He married BETSY BARTMAN 7-May-1821 in Bond Co, IL SAMUEL1 LITTLE was born Bet. 1750 - 1804. He married SARAH NICHOLS 2-Apr-1819 in Bond Co, IL). She was born Bet. 1770 - 1804. Delilah * LITTLE b: 2-Sep-1802 in GA d: 17-Nov-1875 in Bond Co, IL Fact 1: 1850 Census has in Marion Co, IL Father: William Little .. +Frederick * PHELPS b: 5-Mar-1795 in TN or NC? d: 3-Sep-1845 in Fairman, Marion Co, IL m: 2-Mar-1819 Bond Co, IL Father: Zadock * Phelps Mother: Ann * Phelps Fact 1: 26-Nov-1825 Marion Co, IL local census ELIZABETH1 LITTLE She married MORRIS MILES 18-Oct-1826 in Bond Co, IL CAROLINE1 LITTLE She married R. R. PAINE 13-Jul-1832 in Bond Co, IL WILLIAM1 LITTLE He married POLLY STOKER 31-Dec-1829 in Bond Co, IL Melissa Thompson Alexander listhost: CECIL-L@rootsweb.com; KRUTSTINGER-L@rootsweb.com www.familytreemaker.com/users/a/l/e/Melissa-T-Alexander/ mada@cmc.net Edmonds, WA USA

Does anyone have more info on these Little's? Illinois Census Returns 1820 [p.7] CENSUS OF BOND COUNTY, 1820 page 10 Free white Males Under Twenty-one years: 110[Indicates name also in State Census for 1818.*Indicates name also in Federal Census for 1820.‡] Names of heads of Families: William Little (This William had a daughter named Delilah who was probably born in GA) Free white Males: 2 Free white Males Above the age of Twenty-one years: 1 People of Color Free: 4 Illinois Census Returns 1820 [p.7] CENSUS OF BOND COUNTY, 1820 page 10 Free white Males Under Twenty-one years: 107[Indicates name also in Federal Census for 1820.‡] Names of heads of Families: Samuel Little Free white Males: 2 People of Color Free: 1 Melissa Thompson Alexander listhost: CECIL-L@rootsweb.com; KRUTSTINGER-L@rootsweb.com www.familytreemaker.com/users/a/l/e/Melissa-T-Alexander/ mada@cmc.net Edmonds, WA USA

Talk to Bill Donnell of the Donnell funeral home. He has the site/grave plan for Montrose cemetery as it was handed down by the last caretaker. He was very helpful to me last December, accompanying my in a strong snow storm with a broom to brush the snow from the face of several gravestones. Bill Gordon

Hello! Can anyone tell me if there is a listing of burials for the Montrose Cemetery? I visited the cemetery last weekend looking for a relative, but it is so large that I ran out of steam and was unable to walk the entire place. Also, on the USGS GNIS site, it gives an alternate name of "Mount Gilead Church Cemetery". Can anyone explain this? Thanks! Rosemary <roz1@poweruser.com>

Another researcher mentioned a book "The Watson Family from Bond Co., IL". Does anyone have this book or know where I may be able to find it. I will be trying the library tomorrow. Thanks Angela

Need some help from some of you who may be researching these surnames or be connected to them in some way. I have more info and willing to share. These Watsons and Robinson bought land in the same time period and area of each other: John Robinson 9/10/1814 Madison Co. Gilbert Watson 11/14/1816 Madison Co. Hugh Watson 2/5/1821 Bond Co. Matthew Robinson 8/18/1821 Bond Co Hugh Robinson 8/18/1821 Bond Co Hugh Watson 1/7/1822 Bond Co William Robinson 8/15/1827 Madison Co Joab Watson 1/11/1833 Madison co. John Watson 10/25/1834 Madison Co. Joab Watson 3/19/1834 Madison Hugh Robinson 12/24/1835 Madison Co James Robinson 12/02/1835 Madison co John Robinson 1/29/1836 Madison Co Joab Watson 2/18/1836 Bond Co Hugh Watson 12/8/1836 Bond Co. William P. Watson 4/3/1837 Madison Co. Joseph Robinson 5/13/1837 Madison Co William P Watson 3/15/1838 Bond co. Hugh Watson 8/10/1838 Bond Co. Andrew Watson 8/10/1838 Bond Co. William P Watson 11/1/1839 Bond Co. Hugh Watson 2/22/1839 Bond Co. Hugh Watson 10/10/1840 Bond Co. William P. Watson 10/10/1840 Bond Co. Fielding Watson 1/1/1840 Bond Co. Andrew Watson 12/20/1852 Madison Co. I believe these county borders changed, so they could all be in the same area. I have Watson who married Robinson. Believe the parents of my Joab Watson and Elizabeth Robinson to be in the group above. Please help if you have any information. I'm stuck here. Thanks Angela

The Clinton County Historical Society sent out orange order/payment forms last week to all of those that had indicated they'd like to purchase a copy of the reprinted 1881 book. In case you didn't get an order form, or if you would like one to order one now, the order form (printing company demands money up front) is at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilclint2/historybook.htm Their deadline to the printers is based on a 30 September return date of orders/payments.

Was there a state census in 1845? If so could someone look up the surname PATTON I do not have a male first name, but wife would be about 45-50, sons 13 and twins 8. Another family headed by John about 25-27, wife and possibly a son 7, and daughter 2-4. Also would there have been a printed index to the federal or state census from 1840 until the time of soundex? If so where would I find these, are they inter-library loan items? Any help is appreciated. Marge

I have found the following Watsons who bough land in Bond Co. IL: William P. Watson 1839 William P. Watson 1840 Fielding Watson 1840 Andrew Watson 1838 Hugh Watson 1840 Hugh Watson 1822 Hugh Watson 1838 Joab Watson 1835 John Watson 1834 Is anyone researching these Watsons? Angela

Hi List, Wanted to post this site if you are looking for info on Civil War ancestors: http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry/search/cwrd/cwrd_index.htm The 26th IL Inf. was formed from many Bond Co. boys and I found a couple of my family listed there. I had no luck in putting in their names for a search, but when I put in the Reg. and searched the 26th, was able to find the ones I wanted by looking at it page by page. There are 135 pages to go through, so it takes some time to search. While there, I found a William Bilyen from Mulberry Grove who I suspect was William Bilyeau that married Martha (Rench) Powell, the widow of Robert Powell. The only thing is according to dates I have, William and Martha married a month before Robert died while in the service. Also it showed that William was busted from a Sgt. to a Pvt. and then was discharged on the 22 of Aug, 1864. The marriage between William and Martha I show was on Aug 1, 1864. There seems to be some discrepency. Anyone on the list have info on this family? Linda Garrett

I am looking for information about the ROBERT DOWNEY and THOMAS B SAVAGE families. Robert Downey was from Ireland and married Margaret Reese, they had a daughter, SUSAN ELIZABETH DOWNEY who married THOMAS B SAVAGE. I would like to know the names of Thomas' parents and if there were anymore DOWNEY'S in the area. Thanks, Helen Jackson

Are there tax records from as far back as 1850, if so where are they kept? Marge

I'm new to the Bond Co List. Bond County has done a good job in writing the histories of the GILLESPIE/WILLEFORD/FILE/ELLISON and connecting families in the Nebo and Mt Gilead cemetery books, but I have more questions and would love to hear from someone with information on these families. My g grandparents moved to nearby Effingham Co. where my grandmother was born and remained. I, personally, had no contact with Bond Co. throughout my life, so I have questions that may be easy for Bond natives to answer. Loleta Kirchhoff Brown nlblsb1@ccipost.net