If anyone has access to old Obituary's for Robinson, I am looking for one on Lee 'Earl' ELLIOTT who died in 1980 and Gloria Fee ELLIOTT who died July 22, 1999. If anyone has them in their data base, I would be glad to share information. Thanks, Virginia [email protected]

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/Crawford/192 Surname: Langston, Mickey ------------------------- Daniel Webster MICKEY was born 1851. He died 1917. Per Chris Bailey, Melbourne, Australia in SLC microfilm Daniel married Sarah Adaline LITTLE on 1874. Sarah was born 13 Jun 1852. She died 7 May 1934 and was buried in Oak Grove. They had the following children: 2 F i. Joanna MICKEY. Joanna married Perry A LANGSTON on 1892. 3 M ii. Francis Marion MICKEY. Francis married Carrie Grace COBB on 1902.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/Crawford/191 Surname: Fry, Frye, Lankston, Langston ------------------------- Looking for any information on the Fry/Lankston families. Joshua Fry and Keziah Lankston were my husband's great great grandparents. Their Son Pearl was my husbands grandfather. Know very little about this family. Any information would be much appreciated. Thank you. Vivian M. Frys [email protected]

> ---------- > From: Judy Watsom[SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 9:45 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: {not a subscriber} Crocker-Garland > > Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Queries > Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Crawford/190 > > Surname: Crocker, Garland, Wilkin > ------------------------- > > I would be interested i exchanging the information you have. Jesse Crocker > is also my gggrandfather. That would mean that your husband is a nephew > to my grandmother? Please contact me at [email protected] and we can > exchange stories. Thanks > > Judy > >

> ---------- > From: Kathy[SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 5:45 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: {not a subscriber} JOSHUA FRY > > Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Queries > Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Crawford/189 > > Surname: FRY, LANGFORD > ------------------------- > > Searching for kin of Joshua Fry m. Mary Magaline Langford. Their son, Warren > Tobias Fry b. Aug 1867 in Crawford Co. married Mary Magaline Langford >

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Crawford/188 Surname: CROCKER, LAYTON, WILSON ------------------------- My husband's gggrandmother was the sister of Jesse CROCKER. She was Elizabeth Amanda CROCKER. I have been researching the CROCKER family in Crawford County, Illinois for several years and I am willing to exchange information with interested parties. Thank you for your time and attention. Carol

> ---------- > From: susan[SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2001 7:44 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: {not a subscriber} Crawford Co > > Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Queries > Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/Crawford/183 > > Surname: Headley, Stifle, Vaughn, Smith, Little > ------------------------- > > Charles Headley moved to Crawford Co by 1860 from Licking Co, OH. His son, > Chalon, is listed as Charles in the 1860 census. They can be found in > Stifleville > and Oblong. Chalon's obit was in the Oblong Oracle. Charles' wife, one > of them, was Elizabeth Smith. Chalon's wife was Mary Stifle. Chalon's son, > Sheperd Peter married Lenora Vaughn and the couple moved to MS after 1900. > Sheperd's son Fred married Helen Little whose father was a doctor in IL. > More information on this mysterious Dr Little would be appreciated. Also > curious about the origin of the name Chalon and if his mother was Elizabeth > Smith -- names of Charles' other wives and which offspring could be attributed > to whom would be nice. Charles is a descendant of Joseph Headley of NJ. >

> ---------- > From: Roberta Farris Darbro[SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2001 4:44 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: {not a subscriber} FARRIS > > Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Queries > Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/Crawford/184 > > Surname: FARRIS FAMILY > ------------------------- > > I am looking for my Grandfather, Benjamin Farris's, birth record and birth > parents. He was born in 1873 possibly in Crawford County, IL. Any info > would be so helpful as I only have his birth year. Thanks, in advance, > for additional information in helping me locate my Great Grandparents and > possibly siblings of my Grandfather, Benjamin F. Farris. F standing for > Franklin. > [email protected] >

> ---------- > From: Jim[SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 1:46 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: {not a subscriber} Stifle Family > > Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Queries > Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/Crawford/187 > > Surname: Stifle > ------------------------- > > Ineed some help, I'm stuck with Albert B. Stifle of Crawford County, Il.His > DOB 10/08/1891 and DOD 1/1958. His parents were John E. and Rebecca Boyles > Stifle. His Grandparents were, Stephen P. and Mary M. Misner Stifle. I > need information on Albert's life. His son James A. Stifle was my Dad. > Albert was kind of a "black sheep" and was raised by an uncle. I met Albert's > widow in Indianapolis, but she was not of much help, kept putting me off, > saying she would explain someday, and now she has passed away, and I have > no answers. Thanks in advance. >

> ---------- > From: Judy Watson[SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2001 9:44 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: {not a subscriber} Crocker info > > Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Queries > Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Crawford/186 > > Surname: CROCKER > ------------------------- > > > I have information on a Isaac Crocker b.1855 near Hutsonville Ill. married > to a Mary Ann or Melissa Wilkin. together they had 13 children. > Roy,Herschel,Charles,Harry,Ben,Henry,Noble,Rose, > (married William Garland, my grandparents),Mary, Belle,Nora,Opal,Mrs. W.R. > Mccrory. At the time of Issacs death all lived in Crawford and Clark Co. > Isaac's parents were Jesse and Ann Crocker. >

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/Crawford/185 Surname: Cunningham, Hook, Wright ------------------------- I'm looking for other researchers or information for the Cunningham, Hook and Wright families of Crawford County. Many migrated to California around 1900.

Reply to [email protected] > ---------- > From: David O'Dell[SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 6:20 AM > To: Jim Admire > Subject: Re: Henry A. Voorheis > > Can anyone tell me if Clem Vooreis is related to this branch of the family? > > > > Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries > > Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/143 > > > > Surname: Voorheis, Tutle, Cox, Cooper, Lindley, Hadley > > ------------------------- > > > > Note: I have no connection to this family. I'm just posting an Obit that > > was sent to me by Barbara Dix who is > > transcribing old news articles for the website. > > > > Death of Henry A. Voorheis. > > Henry A. Voorheis, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of this > > community, died suddenly Wednesday morning at his home west of town. He > > had been feeling poorly for several days, though on Tuesday he spent the > > day at the home of his son, Dr. C. H. Voorheis. Early Wednesday morning > > he complained of feeling ill, but before any assistance could arrive he > > had passed away. His death was due to heart trouble, with which he had > > been afflicted for the past few months. > > Mr. Voorheis was born Nov. 14th. 1826, on the farm he has always resided, > > being aged at his death 87 years,6 months and 6 days. He was a son of Mahlon > > and Eliza (Tutle) Voorheis. His father was a native of New Jersey and he > > and his wife came to Crawford County in 1824 , entering the land west of > > town which has since been the Voorheis homestead. To them were born eleven > > children of whom. Henry A. Voorheis was the eldest and the last survivor. > > He has witnessed and assisted the transformation of this community from > > a wilderness into one of the most fertile in the country and shared the > > lot of the pioneer. He was one of the three oldest native residents of > > Hutsonville town ship and in his death the community loses one of the > noblest > > characters who have ever lived here. His early life was spent on the farm > > and he received such an education as could be obtained from the subscription > > schools. He was an enterprising and industrious farmer and had accumulated > > several hundred acres of good land. > > He was married May 8th, 1856  Eliza N. Cox, who still survives, the couple > > having enjoyed each other's companionship in home life for over 58 years.To > > them were born six children, five of whom are living, being > > Emma, wife of F.J. Cooper of Robinson, John M., Dr. Charles H., William > > and Mary, Wife of T. E. Lindley, all of this community. Mr. Voorheis was > > a member of the Friend's Church and his was a life of religious consistency. > > With him doing right was the supreme aim of his life, and his character > > was such as to be envied by every one. By all he was known as a good man, > > kind and charitable, and the influence of his life will long be felt in > > the community. He will be missed by old and young alike, and to have known > > Henry Voorheis will be a pleasant memory. > > Funeral services was conducted at the home Saturday afternoon by Rev. David > > Hadley of the Friends' > > Church of Danville, Ind., a large concourse of friends and relatives being > > in attendance. Interment was made in the Hutsonville cemetery. > > > > > > ============================== > > Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! > > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2 > > > > >

[email protected] asked me to post the answer to my query to the list. The cost is $2.00 and the address is Crawford County Courthouse P O Box 602 Robinson, IL 62454 ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 8:26 PM Subject: Re: cost for marriage licenses Rita, Will you post the cost of the licence on the Crawford list so we all will know? That might help alot of people who are asking the same question, I know it will help me. Thanks, Margie [email protected]

I was going to thank everyone individually for your help with the cost for marriage license copies, but today when I returned home from work, I had 156 replies. Thank you to each of you. I wish I had that much luck with finding my father's grandfather. Thank you again. Rita

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/147 Surname: McNutt, Hurst, Barlow, Olwin, Smith ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I'm just posting an Obit that was sent to me by Barbara Dix who is transcribing old news articles for the website. MRS. SARAH E. McNUTT CALLED INTO GREAT BEYOND Mrs. Sarah E. McNutt, a well known citizen of this place, passed away Sunday morning at 10:30 after an illness of several weeks.  Sarah Elizabeth Hurst, daughter of John R. and Nancy Barlow Hurst, was born in Hutsonville, on the 19th day of April 1844; she was united in marriage with John McCrea McNutt, March 21, 1878.  Mr. McNutt preceded Mrs. McNutt in death in April 1900. To this union was born one son Bruce Owen, who with his wife and three children survive. Beside the family of her son, she leaves to mourn their loss one sister, Mrs. John Olwin of Robinson, Illinois, one brother, W. B. Hurst of Hutsonville and a number of nephews and nieces. In her home she was an ideal wife and mother and nothing was left undone that wuld add to the comfort of the home or to the enjoyment of the family. Visitors always found a welcome at her fireside and hers was the ministry of good cheer. Mrs. McNutt united with the Christian Church of Hutsonville at sixteen years of age. She lived a devoted Christian life; and although a quiet and unassuming member, she was in her religious matters, as in everything else thoroughly in earnest, and often did she express her implicit confidence in the immortality of the soul and the better life for all true Christian people in the great beyond. It was her earnest desire that all humanity should so live that they might finally be where pain, sickness, and sorrow should be no more. Mrs. McNutt after a severe illness of one month, passed away on the 23rd day of April, 1922. Thus ends the life of a good woman. Funeral services were held at the home, Wednesday at 2:30. Rev. Smith, resident pastor of the Christian Church assisted by Rev. Welsh of the Christian Church of Robinson conducted the services.  The Masonic Male Quartette of Robinson, feelingly sang Tennyson's "Crossing the Bar" and "Sometime, Somewhere."  Interment was made in the Hutsonville cemetery.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/146 Surname: Hurst, Barlow, McNutt, Olwin, Patterson, Happwell ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I'm just posting an Obit that was sent to me by Barbara Dix who is transcribing old news articles for the website. L. C. HURST DEAD L. C. Hurst died Tuesday morning at 5:25 at his home in Hutsonville.  He had been in poor health for the past two years, and for the last few weeks had been confined to his room. Though his death was was not unexpected, yet when the announcement came that his days on earth were over, the news was received solemnly and sorrowfully.   Lucius Caswell Hurst  was born in Hutsonville March 16, 1854, being aged 59 years, 8 months, and 2 days. He was the son of John R. and Nancy Barlow Hurst, who were among the early pioneers in this community.  His father came here from Union County in 1826, and his mother was born here in 1816, her parents home being south of town on the site made memorable by the massacre of the Hutson family by the Indians.  Mr. Hurst was one of a family of thirteen children, of whom are living two sisters, Mrs. Sarah E. McNutt of Hutsonville and Mrs John Olwin of Robinson, and one brother W. B. Hurst of this place. When a young man Mr. Hurst attended Earlham College and on his return home secured an interest in the general store of Hurst & Olwin, and has since been engaged in merchandising , he and his brother, W. B. Hurst, succeeding his father in business.  A few years ago he purchased the interest of his brother in the general store and has since conducted it under the name of Hurst Bros. & Co.  He was also interested in the grain business and looked after farming interests south of town.  Mr. Hurst was married Nov. 11, 1880, at York to Miss Minnie Patterson.  To this union were born two sons, who with the mother survive.  They are Roscoe P. Hurst, who is located at Portland, Oregon, engaged in the practice of law and Dr. Wilbur R. Hurst, an intern in the Cook County Hospital at Chicago.  Both were at home and ministered to the wants of their father during his last days. L. C. Hurst or "Lush" as he was familiarly called by his friends, was one of the best known men in southern IIlinois. Probably no man in Crawford County enjoyed a larger acquaintance, and he had the happy faculty of making a friend of all whom he met.  He possessed an individuality that distinguished him from his fellows, and no man who has resided in this community will be more missed by the public in general than will he. He was never too busy but that he would take time to greet and chat with a friend. In fact, he was adept in conversation. It was a pleasure to hear him relate incidents and he always had a timely story to illustrate his subject. In a certain way he lived in the past. He was never so happy as when he met an aged man or woman and from them could learn some event which transpired in the early days of this community, or would meet with his companions and talk of their boyhood days. Regarding dates he was an authority, and often when persons were in doubt as to early events, some one would be heard to say, "Ask Lush". He was jovial in disposition and large hearted. More than his associates knew was he a friend to the needy. His sympathy was easily reached and no worthy cause ever cane to his notice without receiving assistance. Often he took the initiative in relieving the distresses and, truly these will feel they have lost a friend. He was public-spirited and interested in every movement that had to do with the social life and material benefit of the community. There were few public gatherings he did no attend, and distance or bad weather did not deter him from being present at the funeral of a friend. In his home he was an ideal husband and father, and nothing was left undone that would add to the comfort of the home or the enjoyment of his family. Visitors always found welcome at his fireside and his was the ministry of good cheer. In politics he was an ardent democrat, and was active in the campaigns of his party. Though not an aspirant for office, until recent years; there were few conventions or rallies at which he was not present, and though in poor health he found great pleasure in attending the national convention at Baltimore last year. When a young man, Mr. Hurst united with the Baptist church northwest of Hutsonville transferring his membership to the First Baptist Church here at its organization, and has since served as a trustee of the church. He was actively interested in its welfare and as long as health would permit was a regular attendant at the services.  He not only enjoyed a sermon himself, but was interested in others sharing the pleasure. He died triumphant in the faith. During his last illness when visitors could be admitted to his room, he would ask for a word of Prayer, or favorite portions of the scripture to be read, and with complacency trusted in the promises. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church this afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Henry Happell of Terre Haute, a former pastor of the church here. Burial will be made in the Hutsonvillle cemetery under the auspices of the Elks Lodge of Robinson, with members of the K. of  P. Lodge of Robinson and the Modern Woodmen camp of this place as escort.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/145 Surname: Hadley, Pickett, Voorheis, Rexford ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I'm just posting an Obit that was sent to me by Barbara Dix who is transcribing old news articles for the website. David Hadley Died Rev. David Hadley died in his home in Danville Ind. Jan. 21st. Rev. Hadley was one of the foremost men in the Friends' Church and has preached at the Friends' Church in our vicinity at different time for several years. During the past year he preached the funeral of Mrs. Catherine Pickett and H. A. Voorheis in our vicinity and his able sermons and Godly life will be missed among all his friends and the church which he so ably represented. SUNSHINE  AND  SHADOW.      Some pathways through a shadow run,      Shut out by clouds from Heaven's warm sun.      While some on sunny hilltops lie,      Close to the gladness of the sky.      Ah, some in shadow, some in sun!      So has it been since time begun.      Some always have to bear a load      Of care along a dreary road.      From which, on sunny heights, they see      Those for whose backs no burdens be,      So shall it always be while life      Holds fast to happiness and strife.      But sometime shall a pathway run      Out of the shadow into the sun,      And valley plodders turn and climb      To sunny heights, in God's good time.      Ah, sometime, somewhere, soon or late      So, heart of mine, in patience wait!      So come to us whatever may,      Believe God is not far away,      And lift your eyes toward the light      That burns, a beacon, on the height.      By souls who strive the heights are won      The shadow leads into the sun!                                                             Author: Eben E. Rexford, in Wellspring

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/144 Surname: Voorheis, Cox, Cooper, Lindley, Rains, Stiles, Wheeler ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I'm just posting an Obit that was sent to me by Barbara Dix who is transcribing old news articles for the website. AGED WOMAN CALLED. Eliza A. Voorheis Passed Away Sunday. Elizabeth Ann Cox, daughter of Thomas and Deborah Cox was born March 12, 1833 on the homestead farm three miles northwest of Hutsonville, where her girlhood life was spent. She died June 30, 1918, aged  85 years, 3 months and 18 days. Her father emigrated from North Carolina, to this county in 1818, coming with a large number of families (mostly Friends) who were seeking a home away from the influences and scenes of slavery. She was married March 8th, 1856 to Henry A. Voorheis, who was called to the Home beyond on May 20th, 1914. They were permitted to cherish each others companionship for over 58 years. To this union were born 6 children of whom survive--Mrs. Emma Cooper of Robinson, John M. and Dr. Charles H. of this community, and Mrs. T. E. Lindley of Wilsonville, Miss. They lost an infant son in 1865, and William who died Jan. 14th in 1916. She leaves 15 grandchildren and great grand-children Mrs. Voorheis was one of a family of eight children of whom survive, Mrs Mary Rains, Rev. J.L. Cox and Mrs Mariah Stiles, all living in this neighborhood.  She leaves a host of other relatives and numberless friends. A woman better known or more loved, never lived in this community. she was a faithful mother, sister and friend. Her devotion to home and her loving kindnesses to all, gave imprint of her christian character. She united with the Oak Grove Baptist Church in early life, of which she was a faithful and devoted member, sharing willingly and gladly, any christian  work which opportunity afforded. While  a light has gone from the home and neighborhood, her influence for cheerfulness, love and kindness lives on and on.   In her last hours when strength and life had almost failed, she continually expressed her yearning to go home. It truly refers to such as Aunt Eliza which says; "Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates in to the city". Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon conducted by Elder T. J. Wheeler after which the remains were laid to rest in the Hutsonville cemetery.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/143 Surname: Voorheis, Tutle, Cox, Cooper, Lindley, Hadley ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I'm just posting an Obit that was sent to me by Barbara Dix who is transcribing old news articles for the website. Death of Henry A. Voorheis. Henry A. Voorheis, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of this community, died suddenly Wednesday morning at his home west of town. He had been feeling poorly for several days, though on Tuesday he spent the day at the home of his son, Dr. C. H. Voorheis. Early Wednesday morning he complained of feeling ill, but before any assistance could arrive he had passed away. His death was due to heart trouble, with which he had been afflicted for the past few months. Mr. Voorheis was born Nov. 14th. 1826, on the farm he has always resided, being aged at his death 87 years,6 months and 6 days. He was a son of Mahlon and Eliza (Tutle) Voorheis. His father was a native of New Jersey and he and his wife came to Crawford County in 1824 , entering the land west of town which has since been the Voorheis homestead. To them were born eleven children of whom. Henry A. Voorheis was the eldest and the last survivor. He has witnessed and assisted the transformation of this community from a wilderness into one of the most fertile in the country and shared the lot of the pioneer. He was one of the three oldest native residents of Hutsonville town ship and in his death the community loses one of the noblest characters who have ever lived here. His early life was spent on the farm and he received such an education as could be obtained from the subscription schools. He was an enterprising and industrious farmer and had accumulated several hundred acres of good land. He was married May 8th, 1856  Eliza N. Cox, who still survives, the couple having enjoyed each other's companionship in home life for over 58 years.To them were born six children, five of whom are living, being Emma, wife of F.J. Cooper of Robinson, John M., Dr. Charles H., William and Mary, Wife of T. E. Lindley, all of this community. Mr. Voorheis was a member of the Friend's Church and his was a life of religious consistency. With him doing right was the supreme aim of his life, and his character was such as to be envied by every one. By all he was known as a good man, kind and charitable, and the influence of his life will long be felt in the community. He will be missed by old and young alike, and to have known Henry Voorheis will be a pleasant memory. Funeral services was conducted at the home Saturday afternoon by Rev. David Hadley of the Friends' Church of Danville, Ind., a large concourse of friends and relatives being in attendance. Interment was made in the Hutsonville cemetery.

Is anyone able to tell me the cost for obtaining a copy of a marriage license from the Crawford County Clerk? Thank you for you time and assistance Rita R