I am looking for information on Elisha (Elza) L. Bensley and Velma Caroline Wright who I have been told were married in Christian Co. IL. Other sources state they were married in De Queen, Sevier Co., AR. Velma's parents were John Wright and Mary Davenport. I have searched the Illinois marriage records and the record does not appear because they were married after 1900. I have a birthdate for Velma as 1920 in Christian Co. She died in 1982 in Norman, OK. The children of Elza and Velma Bensley are Lyle, Betty, Bob, Billie, Henry, Lucille, Erma, Mary Darlene, Patricia, Warren, and Paul. Any information or leads would be greatly appreciated. Mike [email protected]

Are there any published records of deaths in Christian Co for the 1870's-1880's? Also, wd like to know were there any Catholic churches in Christian Co? And name of Christian church nearest to Mt Auburn. Thanks! Beth Abel Jones

Christian Co, IL Gen Society in Taylorville, IL seel books. Beverly ----- Original Message ----- From: Beth J <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 18, 2000 8:15 AM Subject: Re: [ILCHRIST] Jarboe and Murphy 1870-1880 > Are there any published records of deaths in Christian Co for the > 1870's-1880's? Also, wd like to know were there any Catholic churches in > Christian Co? And name of Christian church nearest to Mt Auburn. Thanks! > > Beth Abel Jones >

THANK YOU!! Beth

HELLO There are abt 50 Murphy's in the Oak Hill Cem book. What is the first name? THANKS.....:-)* Sally Hathaway.... [email protected] Owner of ILROUTE66 LIST [email protected]

Sally, there are Mundhenkes living at Pawnee, Illinois. That's in sangamon County. L. V. Mundhenke and Steve Mundhenke. Hope this helps you may a connection. Jane King [email protected] [email protected] wrote: > HELLO WALT > > Our ancestors did come from somewhere before they came to IL. Don't we want > to know where they really did come from? I do. > > I love this list, because its my hometown county. I also need to know more > info on other matters also, like the rest of the state, and before that even. > > I'm still looking for any info on my surnames: > > KERWIN > DUNBAR > HEDDEN > LADD > WILLIAMS > PHILLIPS > HAWKINS > WEBB > MUNDHENKE > > THANKS.....:-)* > Sally Hathaway.... > [email protected] > Owner of ILROUTE66 LIST > [email protected]

I have most of the Jarboe's from MD to KY and Marion Co, but do not have the in for that particular Jarboe. I can send you the information I have if you are interested. Melissa T. Alexander [email protected] Edmonds, WA USA -----Original Message----- From: Beth J [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2000 6:37 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [ILCHRIST] Jarboe and Murphy 1870-1880 Have several KY families that migrated to Christian Co, am looking for any info on Jarboes or Murphys from KY in Christian Co in 1870-1880. Jarboe, Murphy, Abell, Tabler and Keith all from Marion Co KY. Have Peter Jarboe on 1880 census, can anyone tell me if he is on 1870 census? Thanks, Beth Abel Jones

Have several KY families that migrated to Christian Co, am looking for any info on Jarboes or Murphys from KY in Christian Co in 1870-1880. Jarboe, Murphy, Abell, Tabler and Keith all from Marion Co KY. Have Peter Jarboe on 1880 census, can anyone tell me if he is on 1870 census? Thanks, Beth Abel Jones

Christian County 1870 Census Page 23 of original census P.O. Mt. Auburn, IL Township 15N R1W July 25, 1870 Dwelling 162/Family 162 Jarboe, Peter 34 male white Farmer born in KY Jane 35 female white Hsekpr born in KY Joseph 4 born in KY Families living on either side W. Bryant James Evans Hope this helps Penny

My paternal grandfather Ernest Wm. HIMES ancestors came to Shelby & Christian Co, IL early. His grandfather Jacob Wm. HIMES had a sister Elizabeth (HIMES) HEDDEN RUSSELL. Elizabeth HIMES married 12 January 1833 Washington Co, Maryland #1 George HEDDEN he died after 1840 and before 1848 Washington Co, MD. They had daughters Ann Eliza HEDDEN b.Abt 1836 and Mary HEDDEN b.abt 1838. The daughter Mary HEDDEN married in Illinois George BENDER Their mother Elizabeth then married #2 Jacob RUSSELL. He died and widow Elizabeth took her daughters to Shelby Co, IL area. Are you related to those HEDDEN? I was born and raised in Illinois. My ancestry with names, surnames, dates and localities is in the HIMES line link of my homepage http://members.truepath.com/beverly/index.html Beverly (HIMES) BARGER ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2000 12:18 PM Subject: Re: [ILCHRIST] IL Gen/Hist. Help Sites > HELLO WALT > > Our ancestors did come from somewhere before they came to IL. Don't we want > to know where they really did come from? I do. > > I love this list, because its my hometown county. I also need to know more > info on other matters also, like the rest of the state, and before that even. > > I'm still looking for any info on my surnames: > > KERWIN > DUNBAR > HEDDEN > LADD > WILLIAMS > PHILLIPS > HAWKINS > WEBB > MUNDHENKE > > THANKS.....:-)* > Sally Hathaway.... > [email protected] > Owner of ILROUTE66 LIST > [email protected] >

Sally, Do you have anything on a Sally McKinney Chaney Hawkins who married a Lewis Westmoreland Jones? I'm chasing descendants of Daniel Robertson and this Jones line were in Christian Co. Sara [email protected] wrote: > > HELLO WALT > > Our ancestors did come from somewhere before they came to IL. Don't we want > to know where they really did come from? I do. > > I love this list, because its my hometown county. I also need to know more > info on other matters also, like the rest of the state, and before that even. > > I'm still looking for any info on my surnames: > > KERWIN > DUNBAR > HEDDEN > LADD > WILLIAMS > PHILLIPS > HAWKINS > WEBB > MUNDHENKE > > THANKS.....:-)* > Sally Hathaway.... > [email protected] > Owner of ILROUTE66 LIST > [email protected]

Right Sally, All, (Hopefully this got thru to All, but cant guarantee anything nowadays. W.) In spite of what's taken place, we try to continue to compile & make available to researchers who have ancestors who came from the east & Europe before they landed in IL for one reason or another, for whatever length of time, until they moved on to some other place. That's a lot of info, but several different sites offer a multitude of info out of this one state. When calm sets in, others will see what our purposes are--to help. Whether No., So., E. or W., ILROOT or ILROUTE66 we try to do good things! Doesn't everyone agree? God Bless All! Walter (& Joan) MCELLIGOTT, Peotone, IL (45 mi. so. of Chicago) MCELLIGOTT email list & Rootsweb sponsor <http://www.rootsweb.com/> Historical Society of Greater Peotone Public Relations Director ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

HELLO WALT Our ancestors did come from somewhere before they came to IL. Don't we want to know where they really did come from? I do. I love this list, because its my hometown county. I also need to know more info on other matters also, like the rest of the state, and before that even. I'm still looking for any info on my surnames: KERWIN DUNBAR HEDDEN LADD WILLIAMS PHILLIPS HAWKINS WEBB MUNDHENKE THANKS.....:-)* Sally Hathaway.... [email protected] Owner of ILROUTE66 LIST [email protected]

Dear Sam, From one genealogist to another, nice to make your acquaintance. I noticed your request for your hard to find surname info. We have, regardless of our experience or lack of it, have run into brick walls at one time or another, whether in our families homeland or right here in IL. That you've run into one for the family BLACHFORD is no surprise. I suggest that you contact one of the developers of the new email list ILROUTE66 list at <http:[email protected]> From what I've been able to determine as I continue to research my BOVENIZER/FITZELL/MCELLIGOTT & CANNER/ TENNANT names from Co. Kerry, Ireland to Cook & Will Cos. in IL, this new site covers over 200 families, back to 12th C. Ireland & 19th C. IL. Name distribution for my surname alone spreads to AZ, CA, CO, FL, MA, MS, & TX, at least. Of course, I cant say how far back it might go for you or others! My thought on [email protected] is merely: "Let's all return for a genealogy ride along the famous Route 66 that brought our European & Revolutionary & Civil War & settler families from Chicago westward across the new nation." God Bless you! Walter (& Joan) MCELLIGOTT, Peotone, IL (45 mi. so. of Chicago) MCELLIGOTT-L & Rootsweb sponsor <http://www.rootsweb.com/> Historical Society of Greater Peotone Public Relations Director _____________

SORRY.....These were suppose to be private emails........and instead they went back to you........I'm very sorry and hope that you all forgive me. THANKS.....:-)* Sally Hathaway.... [email protected] Owner of ILROUTE66 LIST [email protected]

This si what you should post on ILROOTS>.... THANKS.....:-)* Sally Hathaway.... [email protected] Owner of ILROUTE66 LIST [email protected]

WALT GREAT advertising. It a smaller size list I think, but I'm Sally on here........i'm only Sam under SAM54PCT.........and I only use it right now for ILROOTS> I rarely ever use these name or this side. Its my undercover side....he he he he he THANKS.....:-)* Sally Hathaway.... [email protected] Owner of ILROUTE66 LIST [email protected]

WALT I am SALLY on ILCHRSIT list. OOpppssssss!! Forgot to tell you abt this list. THANKS.....:-)* Sally Hathaway.... [email protected] Owner of ILROUTE66 LIST [email protected]

Penny Lewis wrote: > Hi fellow researchers, > > I am looking for information on: > > Harry PURTILLAR m. Bessie Kile CUMMINGS > > They lived in the Taylorville area in the late 1800's early 1900's. > > children: > > Velva > Leroy > Doris > Betty > Mary Ann > Unknown > > Any information is appreciated, > > Penny > [email protected] > > The Family of Todd & Penny Lewis > http://www.uftree.com/UFT/WebPages/PennyLewis/GENWEB3/index.htm > > Lilly Family of Sussex County, Virginia > http://www.uftree.com/UFT/WebPages/PennyLewis/LILLYFA3/index.htm > > searching for: > **************************************************************************** > BAILEY, BARTIMUS, BARTHELEMES, BOEN, CRUM, ENGLAND, FINLEY, > GRANFIELD, HOLT, (W)HARTON, LEWIS, LILLY, MELSON, METHAM, > PATTERSON, RADCLIFF, SMITH, STOKES, WALKER, WISDOM > ****************************************************************************** The Purtillar family lived in Taylorville during my growing up years there. I was born in 1932 and knew them probably from the 1940's era. Maybe looking for them at a later date would help.

What exactly did you need to know about Bulpit? I live in Taylorville, about 8-10 miles from there. As Sally said there isn't much there. I think they still have a Tavern. Kincaid runs right into Bulpit and then about 2 miles is Tovey. My grandparents came from Italy and settled in Tovey. The were Victorio and Eliza Menossi. In 1920's. My Aunt still lives there. They may have filled out an Intent to become a citizen. It would be on fill at our court house if they did. Rosemary ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2000 1:48 PM Subject: ILCHRIST-D Digest V00 #15