I just received a marriage certificate for John GEHM and Lucy TRAUGHBER, who were married in Macon, IL. I always thought John was born in LaSalle Co., and lived in Christian Co., but the marriage license says he was born in "Soxtant, Ill" . I checked the GNIS locator but there was no listing. Does anyone know where this town might be, and in what county? Thanks Ms. Dale Amann

Hi Everyone, I am researching ancestors who lived in Assumption, Illinois. His name was Terrance James Connolly(sometimes spelled Connelly). He was a manager who worked in the coal mine owned by the Assumption Coal Company. He died in an explosion in the mine in 1928. Does anyone know about this explosion? If you are related to the Connollys, I would love to exchange information with you! Thank you for listening! I thank you and my ancestors thank you, Janine

According to the 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor Database, the Peter GEHM I am seeking, served in the 14th Illinois Infantry, and is buried in the Mound Cemetery in Christian County. Does anyone on the list have access to this cemetery to see if this is correct? His wife's name was Gertrude (Seif) Gehm. Thanks, Ms. Dale Amann

Does anyone have a list/book of the burials in Mound Cemetery in Pana? I was searching the Illinois statewide databases and came across a Peter GEHM, listed in the 1929 IL Honor Roll. He was in the Civil War, 14th IL Infantry (vol. 1, pg. 166) and is buried in Mound Cemetery. His wife was Gertrude Seif Gehm. Thanks, Ms. Dale Amann

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Does anyone on the list know the fee for a certified copy of a marriage certificate? death certificate? Thanks! Ms. Dale Amann Researching: GEHM-Pana, IL

DATE: Wed Feb 19 19:05:39 2003 NAME: Debra May EMAIL: debturner@rglobal.net URL: QRYTEXT: Surname MAY from Taylorville area. Greatgrandfather, Adam May had 12 children including my grandfather Leo. My grandfather Leo died in 1963 at age 92 in Los Angeles, CA. Leo J. May had 6 children, they (hs children) had 29, etc. Leo headed to California due to his wife's poor health. She passed away at an early age.

DATE: Thu Feb 13 18:49:03 2003 NAME: S. Smith EMAIL: senseicrs@aol.com URL: QRYTEXT: I am looking for information of John SMITH, son of Francis SMITH and Anna NAUM. Francis and Anna SMITH were from Germany. The had the following children: a) John SMITH; b) Anthony SMITH; c) Theresa SMITH, (married SYNDER); d) Charlotte SMITH, (married WILLIAMS); and e) Francis SMITH (married Josephine HARTMAN). Francis and Anna SMITH lived in Pennsylvania. At the time of Francis SMITH's death (June 09, 1917) John SMITH was living in Taylorville, IL. Any information on the family of John SMITH would be greatly appreciated. Thank you,

I don't find those names. THANKS.....:-)* Sally Hathaway.... sjhathaway@aol.com

Is there anyone on the list who lives in Pana, or has an index to burials, who could check out the following names, possibly in the Rosamond Cemetery: GEHM, Peter - died after the 1870 & before the 1880 census. GEHM, Gertrude SEIF, Peter's wife, born about 1839, died after the 1880 census. 3 of their children (Christina, Rosetta & Emma are listed in St. Patrick's Church records). I don't have any information on Mary, John and Caroline. Thanks. Ms. Dale Amann

I found a Samuel Coulter on the 1900 census for Il Christian Co. Pana 1st ward Microfilm 241 Book 2 Page 177 Series T623 Samuel Coulter born Nov. 1826 in Pennsylvania both parents born in Pennsylvania. 73 years old Eusebia Coulter birthdate listed as unknown married 15 or 16 yrs born in Virginia, both her parents listed as born in Virginia Also states she is the mother of 1 child. Samuel Colter, son born September l889 in Illinois Hope this helps ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: john@rukert.com (John L. Coulter) (by way of Morgan Edward Johnson <morgan@usroots.com>) Reply-To: ILCHRIST-L@rootsweb.com Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 10:29:40 -0500 > >DATE: Mon Feb 3 18:54:47 2003 >NAME: John L. Coulter >EMAIL: john@rukert.com >URL: > >QRYTEXT: I am looking for information about my Greatgrandfather Samuel >Valden COULTER married to Eusebia FOWLKES in Pana, Illinois gave birth to >Samuel Valden COULTER on September 20, 1889. Samuel Sr's brother's name >was William. They were "Master Car builders: for the Railroad. > > > >==== ILCHRIST Mailing List ==== >Have you backed up your data lately? > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gg.2ADE/121 Message Board Post: I have just finished looking at all the townships on the 268 images on ancestry.com of the 1860 US Census - Illinois - Christian County. Locust Township is not one of the townships in this Census. After four years of researching I have probably found my great-great grandfather in the 1870 US Census in Locust Township, Christian County, Illinois. I am trying to find out if he appears in the 1860 Census. It is not indexed yet so it will be a page by page search. This would be the first Census that my great grandmother would appear on if they were in Illinois in 1860, and I have good reason to believe they were and this would confirm that the person I have found is her father. Does anyone know what township in 1860 would be considered the same as Locust Twp. in 1870? I have searched the complete Christian County pages on US Gen Web and cannot find the help I need there. If anyone out there knows the answer, I would be extremely grateful.

DATE: Mon Feb 3 18:54:47 2003 NAME: John L. Coulter EMAIL: john@rukert.com URL: QRYTEXT: I am looking for information about my Greatgrandfather Samuel Valden COULTER married to Eusebia FOWLKES in Pana, Illinois gave birth to Samuel Valden COULTER on September 20, 1889. Samuel Sr's brother's name was William. They were "Master Car builders: for the Railroad.

DATE: Tue Jan 21 21:16:30 2003 NAME: Loretta EMAIL: lona4@vtc.net URL: QRYTEXT: Searching for John Stechman died in 1937 in Christian County any information would be greatly appreciated. Best Regards Loretta

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GEHM SEIF Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gg.2ADE/120 Message Board Post: I am looking for the graves of Peter GEHM (died bet. 1870-1880) and Gertrude (Seif) GEHM (died aft. 1880) and any of their children: Mary, John, Rosetta, Emma, Caroline. Other 'GEHM's are buried in the Mound Cemetery but is this family, as well? Are there other cemeteries in Pana where they may be located?

I do not find the name Cerezo and only 2 Bouvet's. Oak Hill Cem....Taylorville, IL Bouvet, Carolyn T Tovey 5-16-1987 Desire Tovey 6-9-1959 THANKS.....:-)* Sally Hathaway.... sjhathaway@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gg.2ADE/114.2 Message Board Post: I am helping a friend search for his ancestors relating to the Hanon's of Christian Co., IL. Much of this information we have gotten off the internet searches. His GGgrandfather was Martin Hanon, b. Apr 1799 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN; d. 5 Apr 1879 in Sharpsburg, Christian Co., IL; married to Sarah Miller, b. 1804 in PA or KY; d. 28 May 1862 in Sangamon Co., IL, married 10 Oct 1823 in Shawneetown, Gallitin Co., IL. We believe his father is Michael Hanon, b. Ireland, and mother unknown. If you have any information to assist us, we would greatly appreciate it. You may contact me directly at DWord82647@aol.com. We will be willing to share any information we have. ps...he (my friend) is a descendant of Cyrene Hanon. Thank you

Looking for death & burial of Peter GEHM, husband of Gertrude SEIF. They married 18 Nov 1861 in LaSalle Co., IL. He died before the 1880 census (Gertrude was listed as a widow). Children: Christina, Mary, John, Rosetta, Emma & Caroline. Ms. Dale Amann

Heidi My John Coale was the son of Elnora Ladd, b 1859 Hillsboro, IL., d 1902 and John Victor Coale. The grandson of Elizabeth Beth Ladd & John A Ralston, b 1824 CT., dau of Darius and Harriet Williams Ladd. After his mother died he was sent to be raised by Aaron and Harriet Ladd in Taylorville, IL. This is abt all I know abt that part. THANKS.....:-)* Sally Hathaway.... sjhathaway@aol.com

Would anyone possibly have any information on the following family? CEREZO, Emil (b.? France - d. 24 Apr 1947) also went by the surname BOUVET-- married to Celina LESNION -- Dtrs: Cleime (b. 5 Jul 1883 France - d. 13 May 1951 Tovey) (m. Theodore MAKINEY) Blanche Hattie or Haddie Thank you for any assistance. Denise Parsons