> ---------- > From: Bunny From[SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 12:21 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: {not a subscriber} Geffs > > Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Queries > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Crawford/174 > > Surname: Geffs > ------------------------- > > James & Elizabeth Geffs came over from Ireland about 1793, eventually settling > near Morgantown, WV. They had 2 sons, John and William (d. 1815 WV). John > married Tamar Faucett, Jan 30, 1812 in Morgantown. After James d. 1829, > John moved his family and mother to Clinton Co., OH. I have record of a > lot of kids, Susan (m. Wm Noble), Harrison (m. Susanna Grove), Jacob (m1. > Mary Eliz. Thompson; m2.Mary Ellen Johnson), Phebe (m. Joseph Bennett), > Thomas (m. Mary West), Margaret (Mary Ann)(m. Henry Groves), James (m. > Rebecca _____), Lydia, Robert, Nancy (m. Joshua Haynes), William (d. age > 8). Jacob's 1st wife died in Illinois and Jacob brought their girls, Margaret > Ann "Maggie" and Tamar Jane "Jenny" back on horseback to his brother Thomas > to raise in Ohio. He later remarried , settling in Crawford Co., IL. I'm > descended from Jacob's brother Harrison. Harrison d. 1844 (I don't know > what became of his widow Susannah). Their 4 children, Louisa, Mariah, John > W. and Serefta, were also left in the care of Thomas Geffs. John W. Geffs > was my great-great-grandfather. He died in Junction City, KS, 2-27-1929. > >

> ---------- > From: Carolyn Schwab[SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2001 6:20 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: {not a subscriber} Austin F. Hubbard - 1862 > > Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Deeds > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/CrawfordDeed/3 > > Surname: HUBBARD, HILL, DELAPP, ROBERTS, SAMPSON, PETTY > ------------------------- > > Assignment of Dower to EVE HUBBARD > Recorded - March 31, 1862 > (Widow of Austin Franer Hubbard) > > Benjamin Hubbard, administrator > to > James B. Hill > > Petition by Benjamin Hubbard > Represented by Franklin Batch, attorney > 3 Commissioners appointed at SEP 1861 Court > E 1/2 of SE 1/4 Sec 31 > SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 32 > NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 32 > All in TWP 8 N of R 13 W > > SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 32 > Marked #1 on Plat attached - 40 acres > E 1/2 of NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 31 > Marked #2 on Plat attached - 20 acres > > Dower agreement presented to Court November 19, 1861 > NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 32 > SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 31 > W 1/2 of NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 31 > To be sold for debts > > Advertised in Crawford County Bulletin > Posted Ads at public places March 29, 1862 > > To James B. Hill - $409.85 > W 1/2 of NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 31 > NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 32 > > Purchased by Security & Mortgage - Benjamin Hubbard > NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 32 > W 1/2 of NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 31 > > Others > Mark Hubbard > Mary Ellen Delapp > Martin H. Hubbard > John Roberts > Elizabeth Roberts > Charles Sampson > Barbara Sampson > Catherine Petty > James B. Hill > Catherine Hill > >

> ---------- > From: Dave Dollahan[SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: Monday, February 05, 2001 4:20 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: {not a subscriber} Dollahan family > > Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Queries > Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Crawford/172 > > Surname: Dollahan, Painter, Rodgers, Christine, Edgington > ------------------------- > > I'm trying to fill in some gaps in my research. Any help is appreciated. > Thanx. >

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Crawford/171 Surname: FOX, Wilson, Bivins, James, Wade, Patterson ------------------------- Would anyone have any suggestions where I might obtain information on this GAR post, I believe it was located in Robinson. My Great-Grandfather John Christian Fox was a member.

Crawford Co. Il Deeds A new message, "Austin F. Hubbard - 1862," was posted by Carolyn Schwab on Fri, 02 Feb 2001 Surname: HUBBARD, HILL, DELAPP, ROBERTS, SAMPSON, PETTY This is an automatically-generated notice. If you'd like to be removed from the mailing list, please visit the Crawford Co. Il Deeds: <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/CrawfordDeed#Subscribe> This is a data board - NO QUERIES ALLOWED. If you wish to view this message, please visit: <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/CrawfordDeed>

Hello! Is anyone available to search Crawford County courthouse records for a document relating to the dissolution of a marriage circa 1855-1862? I would be pleased to pay all postage, mileage and copy costs (and a reasonable hourly fee.) This was a case of abandonment--the husband, Aaron C. INMAN (b. 1807) went off to California and "was never heard from again." His wife, Lorahanna MOTE INMAN later sold the couple's property in Hutsonville (1862). It is my belief that she would have had to document this abandonment in order to sell the property that was in her husband's name. Kindly respond to my personal Email address if you are available to conduct this search. Thank You, Charlotte [email protected]

> ---------- > From: Donna Sheraden[SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2001 12:06 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: {not a subscriber} Enoch F. Fox > > Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Queries > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Crawford/170 > > Surname: Fox, Sheraden > ------------------------- > > > I am looking for info on Enoch F. Fox and his wife > Catherine Sheraden. They had a daughter Adeline who > died at the age of 15 either in 1880 or 1890. She is > buried in Ridge Cemetary near the Sherraden head stone, in Edwards Co. > IL. Any help would be greatly appreciated. >

> ---------- > From: Sharon Gabel[SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2001 7:55 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Doty-Mann Family in OH and IL > > It's been awhile since I posted to the list about my DOTY search so I > thought I would update.... > > I am researching the family of Jonathan "John" DOTY (c1760-b1819) and Anna > MANN. Anna's second husband was Seth H. BATES whom she married 7 Jun 1820 > in Crawford County, Illinois. > > Jonathan DOTY was the son of Samuel DOTY and Keturah (?) and a descendant of > Pilgrim Edward DOTY. > > Children and their spouses of Jonathan and Anna: > > Anna married to Pleasant WHITTON > Levi married to (1) Matilda PHIPPS, (2) Melinda PHIPPS, (3) Lillis M. WHITE > GILLETT > Samuel married to Margaret LAWRENCE > James married to Mary TEEL > Sarah married to Van S. EASTIN > > I would welcome hearing from any other researcher who is interested in this > family. > > Bye, > Sharon > > > >

It's been awhile since I posted to the list about my DOTY search so I thought I would update.... I am researching the family of Jonathan "John" DOTY (c1760-b1819) and Anna MANN. Anna's second husband was Seth H. BATES whom she married 7 Jun 1820 in Crawford County, Illinois. Jonathan DOTY was the son of Samuel DOTY and Keturah (?) and a descendant of Pilgrim Edward DOTY. Children and their spouses of Jonathan and Anna: Anna married to Pleasant WHITTON Levi married to (1) Matilda PHIPPS, (2) Melinda PHIPPS, (3) Lillis M. WHITE GILLETT Samuel married to Margaret LAWRENCE James married to Mary TEEL Sarah married to Van S. EASTIN I would welcome hearing from any other researcher who is interested in this family. Bye, Sharon

The following people have posted queries on the website, but have since changed their email addresses, but didn't notify me so I could update their query. Please let me know if you are in contact with one of them. Eddie Lynn Davis, Janet Evans, Debbie Gordon, Julia Joaquin, Donald Kelley, Paul S. Ketter, Rick Lachner, Doug Murray, Bob Schroeppel, Willie B. Smith, Michael VanBaaren, or Cindie Watson. Thanks, Jim

> ---------- > From: Dina Weavers[SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2001 5:03 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: {not a subscriber} greatgrand parents > > Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Queries > Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Crawford/169 > > Surname: BARBEE, KNIGHT > ------------------------- > > Have found my Great grandparents marriage listed in the Crawford County > listings as follows: BARBEE, IRA - KNIGHT, Rhoda, Crawford County, 2/07/1869. > Only know about their one daughter - my grandmother - Laura Myrtle BARBEE > born in Illinois, July 31, 1882. Looking for any other information about > the family, especially birth dates, places, etc. >

> ---------- > From: Janie Cravens[SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2001 8:03 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: {not a subscriber} Gogin > > Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Queries > Reply Here: > http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Crawford/168 > > Surname: Gogin > ------------------------- > > Hi, hope I can help you I live in your county and have all of the history > of the gogin'ns family except for the verification of John Gogin's death > during the rev. war. Iknow how he died and that he was buried at sea but > have no military proof. The rest of the clan is buried at Wesley Chapel, > Palestine, eexcept for the mother and she is buried in Ohio in a church > yard with her second husbsnd. If you need to know anything just E-mail > and I.ll be glad to help! Janie, Cape May Co. must have records of John > Gogin's death >

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/128 Surname: Baker, Guyer, Robinson, Neal, Cox, 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. J. N. BAKER DIES IN BIXBY, OK. A Former Resident Passed Away Last Tuesday Word was received, this Tuesday morning, that J. N. Baker had passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robinson at Bixby, Okla., Mr. Baker will be well remembered by the people of Hutsonville and community as he spent the better part of his life just northwest of town,going to Okla., a few years ago. He was a most highly respected citizen and the influence of his life will live after he is gone. The funeral party met Tuesday afternoon at Marshall. John Newton Baker, the subject of this sketch was born at Luray, Va., Oct. 6th, 1848 died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. O. E. Robinson at Bixby, Okla., July 7th, 1930 at the age of 81 years, 7 months and one day. Mr. Baker came with his parents to Crawford Co., Ill., at the age of six years, settling west of Hutsonville, living in the community all his life except some six years when was with his children, Ed. and Nola in Oklahoma. He was united in marriage to Ellen Guyer Nov. 5th, 1873 to this union was born three children, one passing away in infancy, surviving are one son, Ed. and one daughter, Mrs. O. E. Robinson both living at Bixby, Okla. Two brothers Jim and Will Baker survive him. Mr. Baker united with the old Hutsonville Baptist Church in 1881 under the minister of Eld's. Tommy Neal and J. S. Cox. He lived a faithful member until death. In the passing of Mr. Baker, Hutsonville vicinity has lost one of its most aged and respected citizens. Funeral services were held at the homestead Wednesday, July 9, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Eld. T. J. Wheeler of Robinson.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/127 Surname: Baker, Guyer, Robinson, Boyd, Whetzell, 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. This community was greatly shocked last Monday afternoon when it was informed that Mrs. J. N. Baker had suddenly passed away. She had afflected for sometime with heart trouble but at the time of her death considerably better. Monday afternoon she, and her little grandson, had left the house a short distance when she died. Ellen, daughter of Alfred and Sarah Guyer was born Feb. 4th, 1851, passed from this life April 28th, 1924, aged 73 years, 2 months and 24 days. She was united in marriage to John Newton Baker Nov. 5th, 1874 and to this union were born three children, Ed. and Mrs. Enola Robinson both of Bixby Okla., and one child dying in infancy. She is also survived by her husband, two sisters, Mrs. Bruce Boyd of this place and Mrs. M. V. Whetzell of Long Beach, Calf. and one grandchild, Hugh Robinson, besides a host of other relatves and friends. She was converted and united with the Friends Church at the age of 19 years, and later united with the Hutsonville Baptist Church about the year 1877 and ever after lived a Christian life, holding in high esteem her Lord and Master. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at two o'clockconducted by Rev. T. J. Wheeler of Robinson, after which the remains were placed to rest in the Hutsonville cemetery.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/126 Surname: Cox, McCain, Kirts, Chitticks ------------------------- 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 Lady Passed Away Eliza A. Cox was born near Hutsonville, Ill., July 30th, 1846 and departed this life March 2, 1929 in the home of her son, Irwin Cox at Terre Haute Ind., age 82 years, 7 months and 2 days. She was united in marriage to Nathan Cox March 9th, 1867 who preceded her in death in 1919. To this union were born ten children of whom eight are serviving--Mrs. Arminta McCain, Mrs. Effie McCain, Edgar and William H. Cox of Hutsonville, Ill. Mrs. Esther Kirts and Irwin Cox of Terre Haute, Ind., Mrs. Gertrude Chitticks of Paris, Ill., and Cecil Cox of Robinson, Ill. Amanda and Emma preceded her in death in early life. She is also servived by 26 grandchildren. She united with the Baptist Church west of Hutsonville early in life and has lived a consistent Christian life. She bore her suffering in the last few years very patiently and has often remarked to the ones who cared for her that she was prepared, and it was the prayer and desire to be taken from this life to a greater life beyond where she could meet the loved  ones gone before.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/125 Surname: Cox, Kirts, Chitticks, McCain ------------------------- 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. NATHAN COX CALLED Respectable Citizen Passed Away Monday Nathan Cox, a well respected and life long resident of this township passed away at his home west of town Monday morning about 6 o'clock, the cause of his death being contributed to influenza. Nathan Cox, son Calvan and Hannah Cox, was born near Hutsonville March 28th, 1845 and departed life Feb. 24th. 1919, aged 78 years 10 months and 26 days. He was united in marriage to Eliza A -------  March 9th, 1867 and to this union were born 10 children , eight of whom survive, being Wm. Cox of Gordon, Esther Kirts, Cecil Cox of Trimble, Gertruide Chitticks of Paris, Irwin Cox of Terre Haute. Arminta McCain, Effie McCain and Edgar Cox of this place. Amanda and Emma preceded him in death. He leaves to morn their loss an aged wife, eight children and 24 grand children. He is one of a family of 13 children two of whom suvives being Noah Cox of this place and John Cox of Hamlin Ark. He united with the Baptist church in 1866. He was a kind husband and a loving father and was very industrious and honest in all his dealings with fellow men, a good Christian always doing good. He will be greatly missed in the surrounding community. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon conducted by Eld. J. L. Cox after which the remains were placed to rest in the Hutsonville Cemetery.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/124 Surname: Jones, Barlow, Steel, Crebs, Callahan, Mercer, Judge, Cunningham, White ------------------------- 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. JUDGE W. C. JONES DIES FRIDAY. Born Here and Becomes Distinguished Lawyer and Author William C. Jones, son of Caswell Jones Mary Barlow Jones was born at Hutsonville, Crawford County, Illinois, July 15, 1848, and departed this life at his resident in Robinson, October 8, 1915, having the age of 67 years, 2 months and 23 days. His mother, Mary Jones--before her marriage Mary Barlow--being left a widow with her only child, William C., at the tender age of five years, in June, 1855, married again, becomming the wife of Honorable Ethelbert Callahan, and the family continued to reside at Hutsonville until 1861, when they removed to Robinson, where mister Callahan opened a law office and biult up a very lucrative practice. Judge Jones had a distinguished educational career. His early training was received in the public schools of Hutsonville and Robinson, the Ohio Wesleyan University of Delaware, O., the law department of the University of Michigan, the printing office of the "Monitor", a newspaper published in Robinson, and in the law office of his step father, Honorable E. Callahan. He was admitted to the bar on the 9th day of May, 1868. Judge Jones was married on the 25th of November, 1869 to Mary H. Steel, daughter of James H. and Emily J. Steel, and they have three children , two sons, Caswell S. Jones and William C. Jones Jr., and one daughter Dorothy J., who is the wife of Stewart L. Crebs of Carmi, Illinois. Judge Jones is also survived by Honorable Ethelbert Callahan, his step father and one sister, Mrs Mary Callahan Mercer, who resides in the city of Robinson. Judge Jones was elected to the 27th General Assembly in 1870; county judge in 1877; he served but two of the four years term when he was elected judge of the 2nd circut; in 1879 Judge Jones was appointed by Gov. Tanner Judge of the Court of Claims of the state of Illinois; in 1893 he caused to be published, "Elements and Science of English Versification," a work still recognized as standard. He also had published a volume of poems that were very interesting and well received by the public generaly, entitled "Birch Rod Days and Poems." While on the county bench, he with the assistance of Judge Cunningham prepared and published a treatise on County Court practice. This book was entitled "Jones & Cunningham's Practice in the County Court"--a law book that has been considered a standard authority in county court practice and is now in universal use in all county courts throughout the state of Illinois. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence Sunday at 2:00 p. m., by Rev., H. W. White of the Presbyterian church interment was made in city cemetery, attended by the beautiful ritualistic ceremony of the Masonic fraturnity.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/123 Surname: Callahan, Jones, Barlow, Davids, Mercer, Hill, Merserve, Cauble ------------------------- 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'S DOINGS Mrs. Mary Callahan, who was the daughter of Joel and Jane Barlow, was born in Lamotte prairie, in the house now occupied by Wm. Davids, December 9, 1825. Her parents emigrated to Illinois from Kentucky in 1818. April 30, 1842, she was married to Caswell Jones, who was a merchant in Hutsonville, where they resided after marriage. Mr. J. died March 24, 1853, leaving one child, a son , Judge Wm. C. Jones, of our city. June 27, 1854, she was remarried to E. Callahan. They resided in Hutsonville untill 1861, when they removed to Robinson. A daughter, born to them that year, now Mrs. Mary Mercer, resides at the home. In 1859 Mrs. Callahan united with the Christian church at Hutsonville, and after their removal to Robinson, she was one of the principal factors in the organization of the church here, and for many years its most prominent patron and worker. She was not much given to society, but delighted in her home and its domestic duties, and in reading. She took pleasure and delight in deeds of charity, without ostentation or display, believing in the scriptural injunction of not letting the left hand know what the right hand doeth. She was taken sick the 15th day of June last, and during the nine weeks of her illness, the last of which was characterized by much suffering, she bore it with patience, hopeful almost to the last for a recovery, but when she became convinced this was impossible, a christian resignation and hope succeeded, and her consciousness to the last gave evidence that all was well with her.  The end came peacefully Monday morning, 17th inst., at 2 o'clock, when unable to speak, looked from one to the other of the dear ones around her, and then closed them for the last with a peaceful smile, as the spirit took its flight. She leaves beside her husband, son and daughter, two sisters, Mrs. E. B. Hill and Mrs. S. D. Meserve , and three grand children, Caswell S., Will C. and Dorothy  M. Jones.   The funeral will take place at the home this morning at ten o'clock , services being conducted by Elder Cauble, of Vincennes, a former pastor of the church here.  In compliance with her request the burial will be in the old cemetery at Hutsonville, where her father and mother, and others are buried. "He giveth his beloved sleep".

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/122 Surname: Callahan, Jones, Merercer ------------------------- 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. HON. E. CALLAHAN DEAD Prominent Citizen of this County Called Hence Hon. E. Callahan of Robinson, one of the foremost lawyers and statesman in the state of Illinois, passed away at his home in Robinson yesterday at 12:30 A. M. Mr. Callahan was stricken with paralysis on last Friday evening which affected his throat and vocal cords. He was unable to speak or even take nourishment but however was conscious of things around him. He began to weaken rapidly until death called him hence. Mr. Callahan was born in Licking county, Ohio, December 17, 1829 and until 1849 worked on a farm with his father. He then decided to go west and do for himself accordingly he arrived in Crawford County. Mr. Callahan taught school in the winter and farmed in the summer for a few years when he secured a position with Preston Bros. After being there a short time he purchased the Hutsonville Journal, a paper published here about the year 1855. In 1856 he he began to study law and in 1859 was admitted to the bar. In 1861 he removed to Robinson where he continued to practice law until a few years ago when his health became impaired. He was elected to the legislature in 1874 as the minority member. Mr. Callahan has been quite successful acquiring a large estate being in possession of a large tract of land south of town. In 1855 he was married to Mrs. Mary Jones of this place and who passed away a few years ago. To this union was born two children a son, who died when quite young, and a daughter, Mrs. Mary Merercer, who still servives. Mr. Callahan has a legion of friends in this county and elsewhere who be grieved to learn of his death. In him the county will lose a valuable citizen, a good man , and a worthy advisor. The funeral services be held tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at 2:30 at the family home in Robinson and interment will be made in the old cemetery in Robinson.

I was rereading my 3rd great grandmothers (Arminda Knott Apgar)Widow Application for her husband's(George Huffman Apgar) Civil War Pension record. A Ralph Buskirk, age 69, in 1903 residing in Robinson wrote that he knew them since they wre all young boys and girls together. George and Arminda Knott Apgar grew up in Hamilton County OH, moved to Montgomery Co, IN in 1870 and Crawford Co, IL in 1885. Does anyone recognize Ralph Buskirk? Thanks Sue Wooten