In a message dated 2/6/03 11:58:17 AM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Barbara Hertenstein, born 18 Nov 1822, came from Germany to the United > States with her son Gustav Ludwig Hertenstein sometime between 1852 and > 1856 and settled in Looking Glass Township in Clinton County. She married > George Hurst, also from Germany, in Clinton County 7 July 1856. I believe > George had two children of his own before he married her. From there I > have lost her. Try the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index where you will find her listed as Hartenstein marrying George Hurst on 26 Jul 1856. I suggest getting creative with the spelling of these names. You might try Hirst, Herst, etc. if you haven't already. Good luck - Gloria