I am searching for my ancestor's in Bond County, Illinois. As far as I know, they have been in Greenville and surrounding area for several generations. My grandmother was Mary Lucinda Banning. Her parents were Elias Rose Banning b. Feb. 21, 1863(he was a circuit minister with the Free Methodist Church) and Margaret (Maggie) Chatham. Elias Rose Banning had 4 wives. Francina Woods, Maggie Chatham, Mary Birth Mathewson, and Mary Nancy. Maggie's parents were William C. Chatham who owned a shoe repair shop William's first wife (need proof of name). Maggie had a sister who married a Steiger man whose family ran an ambulance service. Elias Rose Banning's parents were Alexander (Jr.) Banning and either first wife Katherine or second wife Jane Murray. Alexander Sr. was born in 1785 in Washington Co. Va and his wife was Lucinda, and Nancy Petty. He died in March of 1848 in Shelby Co., Ill. I am looking for other Banning or Chatham researchers who can help me add to or clarify some information. Also looking for biographical sketches, any family info, photos, etc. Will share what I have. Am eager to hear from you. Carol Marston