Evelyn, Thanks so much for taking the time to help me! We struck gold, in that John ABSTON who married Mrs. Anna BUTTS is my direct ancestor. I did not have their marriage date, so I am in your debt. Thanks again, Beth Tennant Brigham ShortyMc wrote: > Beth...No Abstons in 1850 or 1860 Census. > > > > > > Marriages...Coles Co., IL > > ABSTON > > Book K-page 451 > John to Mrs. Anna Butts 19 Sept 1888 A. Highland Book > > > Evelyn > > > >