Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10553 Surname: Miller, Roy ------------------------- Shawn: Thanks for responding to my posting. I'm Marion Miller's Great - Great - Great Grand Daughter. Nice to meet you. I emailed you directly as requested. Please feel free to email directly for future correspondence at: [email protected] Thanks, Susan

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10550 Surname: Miller ------------------------- I am Marion Miller's great-grandson. I have'nt been working on this side of the family for long but, I do have a good deal of information. I would be willing to share with you what information I have. Please email me direct at [email protected]

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10548 Surname: VEST, ROBERTSON ------------------------- Please update my email address for the query that I posted above.

Hello, At a standstill here... Grandmother's maiden name per fathers marriage certificate 1950 is listed as "Artie" Hurst (female) and father was listed as Unknown. Artie Hurst gave birth to Eugene Elmer Landham about 1920-1925 in Chrisman Illinois. Have not found any Hurst-Landham marriage record yet. Artie Hurst (Artie has to be nickname) would have been born 1900-1910, and may have given birth in a home for unwed mothers. There is a mystery here. Does anyone know if there was a place for unwed mothers in 1920 - Edgar County? Told that many siblings in this family and Eugene Elmer was raised by a Wilson or Clark family possible relatives and may have lived in nearby Indiana. Any input appreciated. Anne Rupert posted this message for Karen Landham

Or better yet, "Edgar Co., Genealogy Library" tigerpaw.com Walt Conner Angi wrote: > <snip> > You might try the Edgar County Genealogy site at MyFamily.com. <snip>

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10547 Surname: Johnson ------------------------- Gwen, I will be happy to send you a copy of the article of Pvt Oscar Johnson. As I do not have a scanner, I will need your "snail mail" address. If I do not receive any more responses, I will be happy to send you the original. The county, of course, is Edgar. Phyllis

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10546 Surname: SOUTHARD, DAWSON, COOK, DAILY, ANKRUM, PARK ------------------------- There is a Bloomfield in Edgar County, Illinois, on State Highway 1, north of Paris and south of Chrisman. It is probably in Edgar Township. Redmon is not in Stratton Township, but probably Buck or Embarrass Township. Vermilion is in Stratton Township. You might try the Edgar County Genealogy site at MyFamily.com. If you do a Search for Individuals, some Millers and Roys are listed. Some aspects of navigating this website do not work well and much of the information is incomplete. However, you might find some leads. Good luck.

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10545 Surname: Franklin, Jones, Miller, Roy ------------------------- Thanks for responding to my message. I'm looking for Ancestors and Descendants of Marion Miller, born 1857 Near Old Bloomfield? Where is that anyway? Indiana? I don't know, if anyone knows, please let me know the State & County. Marion Miller died in 1941 in Edgar County, IL. He was married to Sarah Roy, born 1864 in Stratton Township, Redmon , Illinois, Sarah died, 1956 in Edgar County Illinois. Sarah's Parents are: Isreal Roy & Harriet Jones married 1852 in Edgar County Illinois. FYI: That is the only information I have on the Surname of JONES. Sarah was the last surviving member of her siblings of eight (I have no sibling information for this Roy Family except for Sarah & Celila) However, Marion & Sarah Roy had at least eight children together that I'm aware of, one of them was: Estella Miller born, 1882 in Vermilion, Illinois. Estella married John Franklin 1897 in Edgar County, Illinois. Estella & John Franklin are my Great-Great Grandparents. Estella & John Franklin had four children together. Family members haven't been unable to provide much information on John Franklin. Estella later remarried and moved to Baltimore, Maryland. Estella Miller-Franklin-Poole died in 1970 and is buried in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. If any of this information sounds familiar to anyone, please feel free to email me directly if you like at: [email protected] Thanks, Susan

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10543 Surname: ------------------------- Thanks for responding to my message. I'm looking for Ancestors and Descendants of Marion Miller, born 1857 Near Old Bloomfield? Where is that anyway? Indiana? I don't know, if anyone knows, please let me know the State & County. Marion Miller died in 1941 in Edgar County, IL. He was married to Sarah Roy, born 1864 in Stratton Township, Redmon , Illinois, Sarah died, 1956 in Edgar County Illinois. Sarah's Parents are: Isreal Roy & Harriet Jones married 1852 in Edgar County Illinois. FYI: That is the only information I have on the Surname of JONES. Sarah was the last surviving member of her siblings of eight (I have no sibling information for this Roy Family except for Sarah & Celila) However, Marion & Sarah Roy had at least eight children together that I'm aware of, one of them was: Estella Miller born, 1882 in Vermilion, Illinois. Estella married John Franklin 1897 in Edgar County, Illinois. Estella & John Franklin are my Great-Great Grandparents. Estella & John Franklin had four children together. Family members haven't been unable to provide much information on John Franklin. Estella later remarried and moved to Baltimore, Maryland. Estella Miller-Franklin-Poole died in 1970 and is buried in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. If any of this information sounds familiar to anyone, please feel free to email me directly if you like at: [email protected] Thanks, Susan

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10540 Surname: Mayfield, Holt, Brown ------------------------- Hi Cheryl, My husband descends from Enoch Mayfield's son Robert Mayfield brn 1846 in Edger Co., Illinois. Robert married Melissa Ellen Brown, daughter of Jonanthan Brown of Edger Co., Illinois. Would like to exchange information. Thanks, Kathleen

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10539 Surname: SOUTHARD, DAWSON, COOK, DAILY, ANKRUM, PARK ------------------------- Millers lived in Edgar County and can be found on the 1920 census in Brouillette's Creek Township: Joseph Miller, wife Ella, son Ora and daughter May. My mother and uncle's first cousin, Louise Park, was married to Wayne Miller. They lived with her parents Riley Park and Cesil Southard in 1920. My uncle still lives in Edgar County and may know more information about the Miller family.

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10538 Surname: HEFNER ------------------------- Phyllis, my mother-in-law's father's sister, Elberta Belle Hefner of Paris, Edgar Co, IL, married a man named Oscar Johnson in Paris. Elberta was born in 1902 so I assume her husband was born about the same time. They had a son named Oscar Edsel Johnson who was born in 1925. I don't know if either was wonded in WWII but would love to get a copy of the article. I would be happy to reimburse you for the copy and postage. There might be a closer relative who would like to have the original. Or if you have a scanner would you mind emailing a copy?

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10536 Surname: ------------------------- I have a Paris Beacon News article "Wounded in Action" with the picture and a short article on Pvt. Oscar Johnson, taken during World War 11. He lived in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois. The W in wounded is torn off and the paper is yellowed but still in very good condition. I would like to give it to his family if they are interested.

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10535 Surname: Neal ------------------------- I am looking for the family of William Riley Neal, born September 12, 1864 in Bloomfield. He had two brothers J.L. and Tom. Thanks for any help. Faith Ann Neal

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10534 Surname: Franklin, Jones, Miller, Roy ------------------------- I would like to be contacted by e-mail if anyone is researching the Surnames of: Franklin, Jones, Miller, and Roy. To the best of my knowledge these Surnames are from the Paris, Vermilion, Edgar County area of Illinois. Thanks.

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/Edgar/10532 Surname: Smith ------------------------- Hope this will connect with someone in Illinois, Valentine Smith b1837 (originally from Germany, but grew up in Ontario Canada) married a Nancy Armstrong (b 1846 in Ontario Canada)Moved to Illinois after 1865 and according to Valentine's brother's Obit they were still in Illinois in 1903 at the time of brothers death. I dont know exactly where they lived, if they had family or where they are buried, but i am hoping that someone will recognise the name and have a connection possibly via their children. I would appreciate ANY info no matter how small. Regards Lori

Hi, I am new to the Edgar Co., list. I am researching the following families from this area: Harvey Willison b. abt 1828 and Olive Brown- Harvey was the son of Elias Willison Harvey and Olive had one son I know of, Alonzo Willison Adam Sears Steeples b. 20 Aug 1830 and Serena Bishop Adam and Serena had the following children: Harrison, George, Hannah Jane, and Mary William Jefferson Wilson b. 25 Apr 1869 and Ollie Belle Gilliland William and Ollie had the following children: Clarence, William Ivan, Carrie, Grace, Tressie, Mary Ellen, Delelis, and Irma Benjamin Davis b. 17 Nov 1840 Clark Co. IL and Martha Davis b. 10 Jan 1841 Benjamin was the son of John Davis b. 15 Nov 1810 and Nancy Thurman Martha was the daughter of Presley Davis b. abt 1815 and Willa Kelly If you are researching any of these lines I would love to share information Tracey

Names from Page 190 of the Edgar Co., IL Marriage Record 1823-1853: Albert G. MURPHY and Amanda HUNTER 22 Jun 1845 by Wm. HARTLEY JP Bartley Y. RAINS and Ruthell BRADLEY 24 Jul 1845 by Jacob CAZAD MG Eleazor LYCAN and Mary HIETT 26 Aug 1845 by J. M. Miller, JP William G. CRAIG and Paulina BAILEY 30 Aug 1845 by J. P. Murphey JP Oliver WALLACE and Mary E. RUNYAN 21 Aug 1845 (JP's name written over)Joseph (something) Milton FRAZIER and Ruth EGNEW 31 Aug 1845 by Solomon (something) Matthew MORRIS and Mary HEUSLEY (date illegible, 1845) by (illegible) Thomas WYNN and Lina HOULT (date illegible 1845) by Patrick (illegible) Evan EVANS and Lurinda WELCH 9 Sep 1845 by J. P. Murphy, JP David K. MCCONKEY and Elizabeth T. Culver 5 Oct 1845 by Wm. Cliff, P G Wilson H. LINDSAY and Nancy BURT 9 Oct 1845 by Wm. Cliff, PG John P. SIMS and Mary E. MILLER 9 Oct 1845 C. LANDES JP John W. HILL and Elizabeth KELLY 3 Nov 1845 by J. W. McREYNOLDS MG John T. TATE and Mary Jane KELLY 3 Nov 1845 by J. W. MCREYNOLDS MG Elijah V. STANFIELD and Angeline CLARK 23 Oct 1845 by Wm. GORDON JP George W. MULLINS and Lucinda LEITCH 5 Nov 1845 by Wm. TICHENOR MG Thomas M. SMITH and Amanda E. SHAW 12 Nov 1845 by Wm. TICHENOR MG Benjamin CARROLL and Elizabeth FARIS 28 Nov 1845 by Jas. P. MURPHY JP Elias ?Hasoy/Haroy/Hasoz? and Selia Jane WILLIAMS 6 Nov 1845 by G. W. RILEY MG James FORSTER and Nancy M. PARRISH 11 Dec 1845 by B. C. JOHNSON MG Isaac T. OGDEN and Eliza MATKIN 25 Dec 1845 by B. C. JOHNSON MG George W. HANKS and Julia A. ADAMS 11 Dec 1845 by M. M. DILL JP Benjamin D. KING and Mary Ann WILLIAMS 10 Dec 1845 by J. W. MCREYNOLDS MG George W. EDWARDS and Mary Ann WILLIAMS 1 Jan 1846 by J. W. McREYNOLDS MG Gilbert WALLACE and Martha POTTER 15 Dec 1845 by Jno. A. STEELE MG James H. HART and Mary BANDY 20 Nov 1845 Wm. SHIELDS MG James T. PORTOFF and Sarah SHRADER 11 Jan 1846 by Charles JORDAN MG Willis HALL and Mary ADAMS 13 Jan 1846 by M. M. Dill, JP Aaron JOHNSON and Sarah A. TAYLOR 7 Jan 1846by B. C. JOHNSON MG Hope these help someone. Judy

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10531 Surname: Drake, Ealey ------------------------- Looking for information on James H. Drake b.1830 Orange Co IN. Married 30,Aug,1857 in Edgar Co.IL to Nancy Ellen Ealey b.1838 Clay Co.IN. With a son Ransom b.1854 by a previous marriage? moved west.Children born to this union were John O b.1859,George b.1860,Hiram b.1862,Daniel b.1863,Jefferson b.1865,Liza b.1868 and William Franklin b.14,Oct,1872 D.21, Apr.1953 married 17,July 1911 Mary Ann Huckabay b.28,Oct,1878 D 28, Mar.1957, both are buried in Red River Co.Avery,TX. Their children were Urbin Huston,Howard, and George William Drake. Urbin Drake b.4,Aug,1912 D.24 Aug.1982 buried in Avery TX. Married 15,Sept,1934 Edith Imogene Taylor. Need information on James H. and Nancy E. Drake's children and spouse's

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/Edgar/10530 Surname: Johnson, Chrisman ------------------------- I am looking for info on Ann Jenetta (Nettie) Johnson born in Edgar Co. Her parents are William and Sibina. They later moved to Indiana but the time period I am interested in is 1889-1893 in Edgar County. I believe she had an illigimate child (Eugene Joseph) with a John Chrisman. Eugene was born June 14, 1889. Which John Chrisman is the problem, no birth record can be found. If a newspaper is available for a lookup would someone please write back. Thanks Sue