Let me try this one 'backwards' from my past tries. Mary ELSTON was married to Beni WHITE. They were married in 1810, and at least some of their twelve children were born in the Coles County IL area. Does anyone have information on this family? I am trying to connect one of the possible sons (Charles) who is my gggrandfather. Thank you for whatever consideration you are able to give this request. I really want to make this link. Warren White

Hi, I am searching for the burial place of Sarah "Sallie" Parker. She died supposedly 28 July 1824 in Coles county, IL. Sara was the wife of Elder John Parker who died in the Parker Fort Massacre in TX. 1836. Sarah was born 1759. Does anyone have any information? Thank you. Gladys Brandstoettner wbrand@gj.net

I am searching for descendents of the following family: Jacob B. GRANT b:1825 KY d:1875 bur: Campground Cem. Coles Co. married 1857 in Coles Harriette O. VAN DEREN b:1838 KY d:1867 bur: Campground Cem, Coles Jacob possibly had a brother James C. GRANT who died Jul 1891 in Coles. Jacob and Harriette had the following children: Stephen J. 1858-1876 Mary Lucy 1859/60 m: Sanford P. YOUNG 3 children, 1 survived: married a C.O.BOWMAN two children in 1928: Helen and John Sanford Bowman Joseph Samuel b:1860 married Georgia GREY 1890 Amanda b:1861 m: Adam COONS After the death of Harriette in 1867, Jacob married Mrs. Rebecca Hoiglan, a widow with 2 sons, James b:1854 and Alfred b:1866. All of Paradise Twp. in the 1870 census. Will correspond with any inquiries. Marcie Van Deren 825 Helena Flats Rd. Kalispell, MT 59901 -- Roy and Marcie Van Deren Rocky Mountain "HI" RV Park and Campground http://kalispell.bigsky.net/rmhc/ mailto:rmhc@bigsky.net

I am searching for descendents of: Virginia V. Van Deren and Ezekial C. Alexander s/o Ebenezer Alexander and Dorcas ? They lived in Coles Co. in the 1850's and 1860's all the way up to the 1950's. I would like to correspond with anyone doing research on this family. Had the following children: Jane m: David TOWERS Rose m: Cyrus FORREST Dorcas b:1857 Ebenezer b:1859 S. Richard b:1864 d:1940 m: Flora HUNTINGTON b:1873-d:1954 Anna m: Alex WATKINS Ezekial Joseph b:1872 d: 1900 George O. b:1868 d: 1952 m:Mary Elizabeth ? b:1874-d:1934 at least one child John Henry 1906-1934 Thank you, Marcie Van Deren 825 Helena Flats Rd. Kalispell, MT 59901 -- Roy and Marcie Van Deren Rocky Mountain "HI" RV Park and Campground http://kalispell.bigsky.net/rmhc/ mailto:rmhc@bigsky.net

Hi All, EASTIN, REED, SWEARINGEN, SIMPSON, BROOKS, CRADDOCK, KELLAR, FALL, FRANCES, SNIDER/SNYDER John M. EASTIN (b 1808 Kentucky--d 1892 Coles County) married Jane K. REED (1806-?). I believe John emigrated from Indiana c 1826 and remained in Coles County until his death. He was the son of Charles Smith Eastin and Sarah Swearingen. Their issue: Christina Eastin (b c 1829-d after 1892) m Rufus H. SIMPSON T.B. Eastin (b c 1833-d ?) married ? Sarah M. Eastin (b c 1833- d bt 1880-1892) m Samuel McHenry BROOKS Mary E. Eastin (b c 1835- d ?) m Thomas B. CRADDOCK James F. Eastin (b c 1837-d ?) married Jennie KELLAR Drusilla Eastin (b c 1838- d ?) married ? Edward Eastin (b after 1840- d ?) married Elizabeth FALL Henry N. Eastin (b c 1842- d ?) married (1) Lydia FRANCES and (2) Nannie SNYDER Theodore Eastin (b c 1844- d before 1892) married ? Walter S. Eastin (b c 1854- d ?) married Mary J. SNIDER John M. Eastin's brother, Van S. Eastin, is my direct line ancestor. As you can see, my information about this family is quite incomplete and I would like to fill in the blanks as completely as possible. I would appreciate any input. Thank you, Sharon Wells Gabel mailto:grandman@ptialaska.net

Hi All, It's me again... EASTIN, WELLS, SWEARINGEN, DOUGHTY, MANN, NEES, HIGGENBOTTOM, HAYES Van Swearingen EASTIN, born 26 Sep 1806 in Shelby County, Kentucky to Charles Smith Eastin and Sarah SWEARINGEN, married Sally DOUGHTY on 20 May 1831 in Coles County (or maybe Clark County?). Sally was the daughter of John Doughty and Anna MANN? Van and Sally's children include: Martha Ellen Eastin ( b 12 Dec 1835- d 28 Dec 1905) m Isaac Kindred WELLS Van D. (b c 1841- d 15 Mar 1883) m Permelia NEES Sarah Eastin (b c 1844 - d ?) m John L. DOUGHTY Thomas B. (b c 1846- d ?) married Ruthie HIGGENBOTTOM Mary J. Eastin (b c 1847- d ?) m James Brady HAYES I would very much appreciate hearing from fellow researchers. Thanks, Sharon Wells Gabel mailto:grandman@ptialaska.net Sharon

Hi All, I have just posted this query to the Coles County, Illinois GenWeb site and thought I should copy the list. Isaac Kindred WELLS was born circa 1830 in TN? Isaac is enumerated in the household of Alex MONTGOMERY on the 1850 census in Coles County. I have no other information about him or what, if any, connection he had to the Montgomery family. He could be a hired hand or relative, who knows? Isaac married Martha Ellen EASTIN on 27 Feb 1853 in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois. Their issue: John Andrew, Cynthia Jewell, Isaac Sherman, Joseph C., and Mary Alice, were all born in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois. The family migrated to Crawford County, Arkansas appearing in the 1880 federal census there. By 1900, they were in Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory (kna Pittsburg County, Oklahoma). I would certainly appreciate anyone with information about this family contacting me. Thanks, Sharon Wells Gabel mailto:grandman@ptialaska.net

Hello! I am searching for information concerning my 2nd gr. grandparents and their children listed in the descendecy chart below. All of Robert's children born prior to 1885 were born in Coles Co. and those that married before 1885 were married either in Coles Co. or Edgar Co. Robert and Nancy J. Rider Jarvis moved to Kansas in 1884/85 and some of their elder married children stayed behind. Any information concerning this family would be greatly appreciated. Descendants of Robert Jarvis 1 Robert Jarvis 1834 - 1911 .. +Mary Jane March 1838 - ......... 2 Sarah E. Jarvis 1858 - ............. +William T. Cora ......... 2 John W. Jarvis 1860 - ............. +Sarah E. Cooper ......... 2 George T. Jarvis 1863 - 1930 ............. +Manda E. wife of George T. Jarvis ......... 2 Cordelia J. Jarvis 1865 - ............. +Robert Dorsey *2nd Wife of Robert Jarvis: .. +Nancy Jane Rider 1849 - 1916 ......... 2 Frances E. Jarvis 1867 - ............. +John Wicker 1863 - ......... 2 Mary M. Jarvis 1869 - 1952 ............. +Noah Eaton ......... 2 Amanda Elizabeth Jarvis 1871 - 1940 ............. +Oscar Curtis Sheppard 1855 - 1919 ......... 2 Dorcas M. Jarvis 1872 - ............. +Joe Amich ......... 2 Benjamine D. Jarvis 1873 - 1935 ............. +Sadie wife of Benjamine D. Jarvis ......... *2nd Wife of Benjamine D. Jarvis: ............. +May 2nd wife of Benjamine D. Jarvis ......... 2 Martha Helen Jarvis 1874 - 1955 ............. +Jim Jones ......... 2 Henry W. Jarvis 1876 - 1930 ............. +Ada L. Andrews 1886 - 1955 ......... 2 Nora M. Jarvis 1877 - 1880 ......... 2 Jessie Ellis Jarvis 1878 - 1880 ......... 2 Josie C. Jarvis 1880 - 1884 ......... 2 Elmer M. Jarvis 1882 - 1956 ............. +Lora wife of Elmer M. Jarvis ......... 2 Melvin Clarence Jarvis 1885 - 1948 ............. +Hazel I. Cart 1890 - 1915 ......... 2 Elvin Jarvis 1885 - 1886 ......... 2 Charles W. Jarvis 1887 - 1935 ............. +Sadie J. McGee ......... 2 Elsie D. Jarvis 1890 - 1944 ............. +Howard Burton VanPelt Thank you in advance for your help! Elizabeth

Hi Everyone! Last week I got into a conversation on the Virginia Roots list about the circuit-riding preacher, Lorenzo Dow. Lots of us have a Lorenzo Dow 'Somebody' in our data. Since I have a lot of information about the 'original' Lorenzo Dow, they asked if I would post a web page about him. (He was born in 1777 and died in 1834.) Well, I ran home from work and put up the Lorenzo Dow page after supper! I hope you find it interesting. He was something! I can just see him jumping out of a church window onto a horse and riding away shouting that he would be back one year from the day! He did, too! The site is: http://www.acun.com/dentons The link to the article about Lorenzo Dow is about half way down the first page. I hope you enjoy the stories! Blessings! Sue Montgomery-Cook

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I would be interested in the book. Angel > Subject: ADMIN: NOTICE > Date: Thu, 08 Oct 1998 09:08:05 -0500 > From: lclang@advant.com (Lang, Linda) > To: ILCOLES-L@rootsweb.com > > Hi all, > > I have two pieces of information. First, the Coles County > Genealogical Society is contemplating re-printing the "1887 > Portrait and Biographical Album of Coles County." Right now > they would like to know a possible number of people who would > be interested in purchasing the book. I have been given no > indication of what the cost might be right now. If any of you > would be interested in purchasing this book, please send me your > name and e-mail address. I will pass this information on to the > Society. > > The next piece of information is in regard to the Drummond Cemetery. > I have been unable to get ahold of the township supervisor to > find out which grave stones were damaged. However, the last > news I have heard is that they have suspects, a least a couple > of them. For now, this is all I know. I will keep you posted > on what I find out. > > Thanks! > > Linda > listowner

I'm sorry... but I have trouble coming to grips with the story as you told it. There has to be more to this story than you have been told. None of it makes sense or sounds believable. Shirley Hornbeck - hornbeck@s-hornbeck.com My Home Page: <http://www.s-hornbeck.com/home.htm> HORNBECK SURNAME RESOURCE CENTER: <http://www.s-hornbeck.com> THIS & THAT GENEALOGY TIPS: <http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~hornbeck>

Hi Candee, Regarding the History of Coles County, 1879, there is no definite price yet, although I suspect it will be between $50-60. I'll let you know for sure on that one. As for the Portrait and Biographical Album, 1889, here is the information on how and where to order it: Published by: Higginson Book Co. 148-P Washington Street Salem, MA 01970 Phone - 508-745-7170 Fax - 508-745-8025 e-mail <higginsn@cove.com> Cost of the book is $59.00 I'm not sure if the cost includes postage, but probably not. If you are still interested in the book you might e-mail them and let them know. Hope this helps. Linda Listowner At 10:48 AM 10/17/98 EDT, Genealogy6@aol.com wrote: I would also be interested in the Coles County History Books. Do you know what the reprint costs would be per copy? Candee

Candee, That was a terrible story. Do you happen to know the man's name as it would be great info to know so we can all beware. Thanks again! Cheryl

I would also be interested in the Coles County History Books. Do you know what the reprint costs would be per copy? Candee

Hello and I am new to this group writing from Southern California. I am working on the following names SINSABAUGH, MENKE, MENK, MINK. The MENKE family pronounced/spelled it 3 different ways. Several of the family members were born, raised and in buried in Mattoon. They are as follows: Harry C. Sinsabaugh b:4/1832 d:5/1/1907 who married Lydia Ann Smith b: 11/1/1862 d: 9/29/1907 with 3 children: 1) Anna Fluella Sinsabaugh b: 1/28/1863 married Francis Marion Mink b: 9/8/1858 d: 4/17/1936; 4 children 2) Harry B. Sinsabaugh b:11/1/1862 d: 11/30/1937 married Lula Wright (no info); 3 children 3) Francis Marion Sinsabaugh b: 7/15/1868 d: 11/17/1917 married Emily Bigger b: 3/3/1867 d: 4/4/1937; 5 children Each of three children had kids of there own but not all in Mattoon. Some in Carrolton and Robinson, Illinois. Francis Marion Mink was a former Mayor of Mattoon around the turn of the century and was impeached. He was one of 11 brothers and sisters with two sets of twins. I have much more info on this if this all seems to strike a cord with some of you. Thank you. Troy Chambers Wollwage wollwage@home.com

I am interested in both books on Coles co. Illinois Sincerely Tiffany Luchetta TLuchetta@aol.com

It is such a shame that a few people can ruin a good thing. A few month's ago, I received news of a heinous crime against a fellow researcher. She is technically blind, but before her eyesight was gone, she collected a wealth of info on her HALL and PEER lines. She had been corresponding with a man on the net for a while, when he asked if he could visit her and get copies of her court and pension records. A date was set, but the man appeared early one weekend when he knew she was going to be out of town and manipulated his way into her house, by telling her daughter some cock n bull story. I bet you can imagine what happened next. Left alone with her documents and her library, he and his girlfriend proceeded to make multiple trips out to his car and stole all of her books, photos, documents and correspondence---A LIFE TIME OF EFFORT. And because of her failing eyesight, material that can never be reproduced. He even coerced her daughter into allowing him access to her computer files and then, so I am told, erased her computer files. This man is a Rootsweb researcher-- someone you may have corresponded with --- Scary isn't it. After a lenghty battle -- and a clear threat of a law suit, the man did FINALLY return her books and some of her papers to her last week. However, many documents and pictures are missing. He even took copies of her long distant telephone bills????? I wanted you to hear this story and hopefully be on guard. Be careful when you invite someone to share your research material. Let your family know that this material is priceless to you and that under no circumstance would you want it to be left unprotected. NO MATTER HOW HARMLESS THE INDIVIDUAL SEEMS. This particular man is reported to do volunteer work for the LDS and has done civic duties in the community. God bless you all and be careful-- this may have happened to you--I know it could have been me, but for the grace of God. Candee

Hi all! Am researching the Hicks family from Coles county - arrived in 1842 and left in 1850. Associated families are Wright, Linthicum, Hinton, Thompson, and Wiley to name a few. I've put together a webpage with my Coles county info at http://members.aol.com/kimtorp/coles <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/kimtorp/coles">Coles County webpage</A> Thanks.

Hi all, Well, I've made a major goof!! When I talked with a member of the Coles County Genealogical Society Board the other day and learned about the possible reprint, I got the name of the wrong book. We had discussed several books and I inadvertently wrote down the wrong book. The book that is being considered for reprint is the "History of Coles County, 1879." It does not have an index, but one is also being considered. If anyone would interested in this book, let me know and I will let the CCGS know. However, the news isn't all bad. I did find out today that there is a company that has reprinted the 1889 Portrait and Biographical History of Coles County. Those of you who have already contacted me, I wil be sending a separate letter with all the details of the cost and who to send the request to. If anyone else would like the information, just let me know and I'll send it to you. Sorry about the confusion!! Linda listowner