I just ran across this item in the Bond County Genealogical Society quarterly from Fall, 1992, page 10, while doing research for someone. It had nothing to do with my research, but was so interesting, I thought I would share. This is from the December 12, 1867 issue of the Greenville Advocate: "The church wedding of Major David Hamilton and Miss Dora McLean caused quite a ruffle of excitement among the people of Greenville. Public weddings were rare, and long before the appointed hour, the church was crowded. Promptly at the appointed hour, the parties proceeded by Rev. Mr. Rose and Miss Colcord, attendants, walked down the aisle to the platform in front of the audience. Rev. Thomas Hynes performed the ceremony. The groom was dressed in black with white kid gloves, well brushed hair, and polished boots nothing otre. The bride wore a white dress with sweeping train, white tulle veil and white kids. The bride was the daughter of Major J.K. McLean. The reception following the ceremony at the church, was held at the major's mansion at the corner of Third and Oak Streets."

Is anyone researching JETT? They tie in with my WATSONs. I have a letter that mentions Jett and Watson. Please contact me, lets talk. Angela Currently Researching Ancestors: WATSON 1803 VA>IL>TX , ROBINSON 1827 IL>TX, PERRY 1596 ENG>VA>NC>GA>AL>TX, BINYON 1818 IL>TN>TX, BILLINGSLEY 1843 TN>TX, TURNER 1843 TN>TX, JOHNSON 1800 GA>AL>TX, Other lines of research: DWYER 1861 Canada>TX, BOYD 1834 VA>NC>AR>TX, EDISON 1854 AR>TX, STEPHENS 1868 TX, SMILEY 1866 LA>TX, NALL 1864 TX, KINNINGHAM 1847 MI>TN>TX, WEDDLE 1818 KY>MO>IL>TX, HIGH 1818 SC>IL>TN, MANNING 1847 AL>TX, KIMBRO 1810 AL>TX, MERRIMAN 1854 KY>TX, JACKSON 1827 IL>TX

Can anyone tell me where Halls Grove Cemetery in Bond Co. is located? I have a distant Causey cousin who is going to Bond Co and will take a picture of the grave of my g-g-grandmother Rhoda Causey Powell if I can tell him where it is. Thanks, Linda Garrett

I have forwarded some Watson marriages in Bond Co. IL. If attachments aren't allowed, please email me for Watson marriages. Angela -----Original Message----- From: Angela <treesearch@email.msn.com> To: Watson List <Watson-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, February 14, 1999 11:07 PM Subject: Watson marriages in Bond Co. IL >Isaac to Susanna MERRYFIELD 1/2/1851 >James W to Martha E. CAUSEY 12/23/1869 >Jefferson to Margaret J. MILES 11/11/1877 >Monroe to Mrs. Catherine ALLEN 11/2/1876 >Samuel A. to Sabra N. HARPER 9/20/1860 >Samuel A. to Isabel ROSE 1/29/1862 >Sylvester A. to Ellen LARGENT 2/9/1864 >Thomas B. to Sarah E. GARDENHIRE 1/10/1869 >Warren to Martha S. LONG 3/7/1876 >William F. to Martha Jane DIAMOND 4/1/1860 > >If anyone is researching these Watson lines, please contact me, we may be >cousins. >Angela > >Currently Researching Ancestors: > WATSON 1803 VA>IL>TX , ROBINSON 1827 IL>TX, PERRY 1596 >ENG>VA>NC>GA>AL>TX, BINYON 1818 IL>TN>TX, BILLINGSLEY 1843 TN>TX, TURNER >1843 TN>TX, JOHNSON 1800 GA>AL>TX, >Other lines of research: > DWYER 1861 Canada>TX, BOYD 1834 VA>NC>AR>TX, EDISON 1854 AR>TX, STEPHENS >1868 TX, SMILEY 1866 LA>TX, NALL 1864 TX, KINNINGHAM 1847 MI>TN>TX, WEDDLE >1818 KY>MO>IL>TX, HIGH 1818 SC>IL>TN, MANNING 1847 AL>TX, KIMBRO 1810 AL>TX, >MERRIMAN 1854 KY>TX, JACKSON 1827 IL>TX > >

Angela, I certainly don't want to impose on you, but if you are willing to look them up, I am descendant of all the Bond County HARNED surname, Hannah BOYER, Mary Matilda NELSON, Mary McLEAN, Ella Louise BRITTON/BRITTAIN, and any others with the same surnames. If this is excessive, I fully understand and you may withdraw your offer without prejudice on my part. If you remain willing I shall be ever so grateful. I used to attend the Robinson Cemetery annual picnics as a lad (now 62 and living in Tullahoma, Tennessee). I recall that the old cemetery, where I just buried Jane Elizabeth Harned Porter, my maternal grandmother, in April, 1994 at 101 years, has grave stones in it that are designated "Illinois, the District of Virginia." Of course, this means that the cemetery predates Illinois which came into statehood in 1818. Bond was one of the oldest counties and was created while Illinois was still a Virginia District. All of this is to ask, are you descended of these Robinson's? Thank you, regardless your decision, Warm regards, Dick Hudson (Richard Porter Hudson)

Hello, I was at the library today getting some research on my WATSON and ROBINSON lines. I have some other Bond Co. surnames on the pages I have. If you will let me know your surname, I will see if it's on the documents. Angela Currently Researching Ancestors: WATSON 1803 VA>IL>TX , ROBINSON 1827 IL>TX, PERRY 1596 ENG>VA>NC>GA>AL>TX, BINYON 1818 IL>TN>TX, BILLINGSLEY 1843 TN>TX, TURNER 1843 TN>TX, JOHNSON 1800 GA>AL>TX, Other lines of research: DWYER 1861 Canada>TX, BOYD 1834 VA>NC>AR>TX, EDISON 1854 AR>TX, STEPHENS 1868 TX, SMILEY 1866 LA>TX, NALL 1864 TX, KINNINGHAM 1847 MI>TN>TX, WEDDLE 1818 KY>MO>IL>TX, HIGH 1818 SC>IL>TN, MANNING 1847 AL>TX, KIMBRO 1810 AL>TX, MERRIMAN 1854 KY>TX, JACKSON 1827 IL>TX

A New Orleans lawyer sought an FHA loan for a client. He was told > the loan would be granted if he could prove satisfactory title to a > parcel of property being offered as collateral. The title to the > property dated back to 1803, which took the lawyer three months to > track down. > After sending the information to the FHA, he received the following > reply (actual letter): > > "Upon review of your letter adjoining your client's loan application, > we note that the request is supported by an Abstract of Title. While > we compliment the able manner in which you have prepared and > presented the application, we must point out that you have only > cleared title to the proposed collateral back to 1803. Before final > approval can be accorded, it will be necessary to clear the title > back to its origin." > > Annoyed, the lawyer responded as follows (actual letter): > "Your letter regarding title in Case No. 189156 has been received. I > note that you wish to have title extended further than the 194 years > covered by the present application. I was unaware that any educated > person in this country, particularly those working in the property > area, would not know that Louisiana was purchased by the U. S. from > France in 1803, the year of origin identified in our application. > For the edification of uninformed FHA bureaucrats, the title to the > land prior to U. S. ownership was obtained from France, which had > acquired it by Right of Conquest from Spain. The land came into > possession of Spain by Right of Discovery made in the year 1492 > by a sea captain named Christopher Columbus, who had been granted the > privilege of seeking a new route to India by the then reigning monarch, > Isabella. The good queen, being a pious woman and careful about titles, > almost as much as the FHA, took the precaution of securing the blessing > of the Pope before she sold her jewels to fund Columbus' expedition. Now > the Pope, as I'm sure you know, is the emissary of Jesus Christ, the Son > of God. And God, it is commonly accepted, created this world. > Therefore, I believe it is safe to presume that He also made that part of > the world called Louisiana. > He, therefore, would be the owner of origin. I hope ... you find His > original claim to be satisfactory. > > Now, may we have our ... loan?" > They got it. >

If anyone's interested there's a 10 generation wall chart available at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/8852/familytreerings.html J. Alan Williams jawill@eastky.net

Boy that was like a Jeopardy Question. I won! The magic answer, sent in by our many brilliant and resourceful list subscribers is ........ SALSIFY: Grown similar to parsnips, looks similar to a big whitish carrot, texture like an oyster, taste.... up to your own judgement. Seems to be well similated into soups, stews, in place of potatoes. Thanks so much to all who sent in the answer! I feel like I found the treasure. It will really make the diary less of a mystery to me. Thanks again. Carol

Dear List Subscribers, I wonder if it was clear that the list of occupations was from Dan Burrows? I posted his name and e-mail address in the first paragraph, but I'm not sure it was clear that I did not originate this list. I have received some thank you's, and I was glad to post the information but I don't want to take credit for the excellent work of another person. Sincerely, Shirley Winn Williams

I have been changing my ISP and lost the original query regarding the oyster plant. The plant is salsify which is a tuber, like an onion, not the same in taste, however. It is a mild plant when cooked properly takes on a texture not entirely unlike oysters. Flavor isn't that of oyster, though. Warm regards, Dick Hudson

Dan Many thanks for that great list of occupational names. Looks like I've got a fishmonger in the recent past in Jaggers. Bill Gordon

Dan: Thanks for that list of occupations. I loved it. It reminded me that perhaps you or others on our list, might be able to help me out with "another" "OLDIES" question for which I have not found an answer. I am typing my grandfather's diary. It is great. There are many words from 1895 to 1911 ( years so far typed), that I find interesting, however one is most perplexing. He speaks of growing ; 'tates, 'baggas, t'nips, and loads of other vegies, but I can't figure out what vegetable oysters are. Any ideas, suggestions, clues? can't figure and don't know where else to look. Thanks. Carol

I put these 130 items together from many sources and used it as a handout for our local Orange County (NY) Genealogical Society. I was asked by many recipients if the CHART could be forwarded to other lists or used in local newsletters. The answer is yes -- please share this information. Dan Burrows dburrows1@juno.com dburrows2@juno.com Accomptant Accountant Almoner Giver of charity to the needy Amanuensis Secretary or stenographer Artificer A soldier mechanic who does repairs Bailie Bailiff Baxter Baker Bluestocking Female writer Boniface Keeper of an inn Brazier One who works with brass Brewster Beer manufacturer Brightsmith Metal Worker Burgonmaster Mayor Caulker One who filled up cracks (in ships or windows or seems to make them watertight by using tar or oakum-hem fiber produced by taking old ropes apart Chaisemaker Carriage maker Chandler Dealer or trader; one who makes or sells candles; retailer of groceries Chiffonnier Wig maker Clark Clerk Clerk Clergyman, cleric Clicker The servant of a salesman who stood at the door to invite customers; one who received the matter in the galley from the compositors and arranged it in due form ready for printing; one who makes eyelet holes in boots using a machine which clicked. Cohen Priest Collier Coal miner Colporteur Peddler of books Cooper One who makes or repairs vessels made of staves & hoops, such as casks, barrels, tubs, etc. Cordwainer Shoemaker, originally any leather worker using leather from Cordova/Cordoba in Spain Costermonger Peddler of fruits and vegetables Crocker Potter Crowner Coroner Currier One who dresses the coat of a horse with a currycomb; one who tanned leather by incorporating oil or grease Docker Stevedore, dock worker who loads and unloads cargo Dowser One who finds water using a rod or witching stick Draper A dealer in dry goods Drayman One who drives a long strong cart without fixed sides for carrying heavy loads Dresser A surgeon's assistant in a hospital Drover One who drives cattle, sheep, etc. to market; a dealer in cattle Duffer Peddler Factor Agent, commission merchant; one who acts or transacts business for another; Scottish steward or bailiff of an estate Farrier A blacksmith, one who shoes horses Faulkner Falconer Fell monger One who removes hair or wool from hides in preparation for leather making Fletcher One who made bows and arrows Fuller One who fulls cloth;one who shrinks and thickens woolen cloth by moistening, heating, and pressing; one who cleans and finishes cloth Gaoler A keeper of the goal, a jailer Glazier Window glassman Hacker Maker of hoes Hatcheler One who combed out or carded flax Haymonger Dealer in hay Hayward Keeper of fences Higgler Itinerant peddler Hillier Roof tiler Hind A farm laborer Holster A groom who took care of horses, often at an inn Hooker Reaper Hooper One who made hoops for casks and barrels Huckster Sells small wares Husbandman A farmer who cultivated the land Jagger Fish peddler Journeyman One who had served his apprenticeship and mastered his craft, not bound to serve a master, but hired by the day Joyner / Joiner A skilled carpenter Keeler Bargeman Kempster Wool comber Lardner Keeper of the cupboard Lavender Washer woman Lederer Leather maker Leech Physician Longshoreman Stevedore Lormer Maker of horse gear Malender Farmer Maltster Brewer Manciple A steward Mason Bricklayer Mintmaster One who issued local currency Monger Seller of goods (ale, fish) Muleskinner Teamster Neatherder Herds cows Ordinary Keeper Innkeeper with fixed prices Pattern Maker A maker of a clog shod with an iron ring. A clog was a wooden pole with a pattern cut into the end Peregrinator Itinerant wanderer Peruker A wig maker Pettifogger A shyster lawyer Pigman Crockery dealer Plumber One who applied sheet lead for roofing and set lead frames for plain or stained glass windows. Porter Door keeper Puddler Wrought iron worker Quarrier Quarry worker Rigger Hoist tackle worker Ripper Seller of fish Roper Maker of rope or nets Saddler One who makes, repairs or sells saddles or other furnishings for horses Sawbones Physician Sawyer One who saws; carpenter Schumacker Shoemaker Scribler A minor or worthless author Scrivener Professional or public copyist or writer; notary public Scrutiner Election judge Shrieve Sheriff Slater Roofer Slopseller Seller of ready-made clothes in a slop shop Snobscat / Snob One who repaired shoes Sorter Tailor Spinster A woman who spins or an unmarried woman Spurrer Maker of spurs Squire Country gentleman; farm owner; justice of peace Stuff gown Junior barrister Stuff gownsman Junior barrister Supercargo Officer on merchant ship who is in charge of cargo and the commercial concerns of the ship. Tanner One who tans (cures) animal hides into leather Tapley One who puts the tap in an ale cask Tasker Reaper Teamster One who drives a team for hauling Thatcher Roofer Tide waiter Customs inspector Tinker Am itinerant tin pot and pan seller and repairman Tipstaff Policeman Travers Toll bridge collection Tucker Cleaner of cloth goods Turner A person who turns wood on a lathe into spindles Victualer A tavern keeper, or one who provides an army, navy, or ship with food Vulcan Blacksmith Wagoner Teamster not for hire Wainwright Wagon maker Waiter Customs officer or tide waiter; one who waited on the tide to collect duty on goods brought in Waterman Boatman who plies for hire Webster Operator of looms Wharfinger Owner of a wharf Wheelwright One who made or repaired wheels; wheeled carriages,etc. Whitesmith Tinsmith; worker of iron who finishes or polishes the work Whitewing Street sweeper Whitster Bleach of cloth Wright Workman, especially a construction worker Yeoman Farmer who owns his own land

Could anyone with access to the 1810 Bond Co. census please look up JOSEPH LINDLEY supposedly on page 60. Thanks very much - Jim Chandler

Marge, I also found a Mahala Wilkinson that was married in Mongomery Co. in 1829. Could this also be part of your family? If you like I can send that info to. Debbie -----Original Message----- From: M N Carr <mncarr1@juno.com> To: ILBOND-L@rootsweb.com <ILBOND-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, February 04, 1999 9:35 AM Subject: [ILBOND-L] PATTON, ISAAC >I have a copy of the Federal Land Sale to my gggrandfather Isaac PATTON, >who gave his address as being from Bond County, Illinois. This was in >late 1850. I believe he was married at the time to Jane (WILKERSON, >WILKINSON), is there any record of him in the county. I know he was born >May 17, 1828 in Illinois but do not know his parents or where he was >born. Were there and PATTONs in Bond County at that time frame with a >son of that age? >All help appreciated. >Marge >mncarr1@juno.com > >___________________________________________________________________ >You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. >Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html >or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] >

Hi Marge, I have the 1850 Bond Co. Census and there is a Isaac Patten (diffrent spelling) with a wife Jane. They don't have any children. It is a diffrent variation of your spelling, but a good chance that it is the same person....If you would like I can send you the infomation that it has on them...Hope this helps you some. Debbie -----Original Message----- From: M N Carr <mncarr1@juno.com> To: ILBOND-L@rootsweb.com <ILBOND-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, February 04, 1999 9:35 AM Subject: [ILBOND-L] PATTON, ISAAC >I have a copy of the Federal Land Sale to my gggrandfather Isaac PATTON, >who gave his address as being from Bond County, Illinois. This was in >late 1850. I believe he was married at the time to Jane (WILKERSON, >WILKINSON), is there any record of him in the county. I know he was born >May 17, 1828 in Illinois but do not know his parents or where he was >born. Were there and PATTONs in Bond County at that time frame with a >son of that age? >All help appreciated. >Marge >mncarr1@juno.com > >___________________________________________________________________ >You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. >Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html >or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] >

I have a copy of the Federal Land Sale to my gggrandfather Isaac PATTON, who gave his address as being from Bond County, Illinois. This was in late 1850. I believe he was married at the time to Jane (WILKERSON, WILKINSON), is there any record of him in the county. I know he was born May 17, 1828 in Illinois but do not know his parents or where he was born. Were there and PATTONs in Bond County at that time frame with a son of that age? All help appreciated. Marge mncarr1@juno.com ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

The 1860 census data that Ted Cash maintains on the Bond County, IL GenWeb page lists a lot of folks who may be my ancestors as being enumerated in Greenville Township. The current list of townships in Bond County does not include Greenville Township. Does anyone know whether one of the current townships was called Greenville in 1860? If so which one was it? Thanks. Scott vaughn@pilot.msu.edu

I said I was looking for Nancy Ellen Mayfield in 1850 but I was wrong! I know where she was in 1850 - in Arkansas with her parents and siblings. She was in Bond County in 1860 with her mother (a widow) at age 16. I need to find her on the 1870 census, not the 1850. Sorry. I hope there is a census record in Bond County that shows where she was - my grandmother said her mother (Nancy Ellen) was with "an uncle and his family" which would have to be a Bradley, a Walker or a Mayfield. Thanks, Shirley Winn Williams Phoenix, AZ