Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10510 Surname: Bradfield, Maddock, Sidenstricker, McDonald, Tinsley ------------------------- Looking for information on the Bradfield and Maddock families of Edgar County, Illinos. Margaret McDonald married Joseph Maddock in Ohio, 1835. They lived in Edgar County about 1850. Their children were: John W. Maddock who married Mariah E. Tinsley of Edgar County; Elizabeth Maddock who married a Steward; Mary A. Maddock who married Fountain Fox; and Lula A. Maddock who married William T. Sims. Joseph Maddock died in 1858, Margaret married Jonas Bradfield on March 12, 1861 in Edgar County. Their son, Jonas Grant Bradfield was born October 7, 1863. Jonas Bradfield Sr., died in 1875. Margaret and Jonas Grant moved to Jasper County, Missouri where her son, John W. Maddock lived. I would like to hear from anyone connected to these families. [email protected]

Dear Listers, I have some very sparse information from a story coming down from the past and circulated among family members. The story is that there was a house fire in Edgar County, Illinois . All the children died in the fire except one or possible two. The Mother and Father also died in the fire or were away from the home at the time it happened. It is Usually told that the parents were away and the fire started in an open fireplace. I don't know when this took place. One of the surviving children was a boy named DAVID BURTON. He was born about 1823. Maybe he was an older child and somehow was able to save hmself. As the story has been told the surviving child or children were found and saved from the fire. That suggests to me that David Burton was quite young at the time this fire happened. So I'm going to guess his age about 5 to 10 years.????? David Burton grew up in Edgar County and married Emily Stites in Edgar County in 1852. Shortly after they married they removed ! to Scotland, Putnam and finally to Adair Counties in Missouri. They Emigrated with Emily's STITES family. I estimate this house fire happened about 1833. Is there anyway this would have been written about in a local newspaper? What, if any records exist that would tell me about this event? I am trying to discover the parents of DAVID BURTON. This is all the information I have about this event. I will be most grateful for any suggestions. Taunji Stites Waterman in Oregon

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10509 Surname: Lanham, Hurst ------------------------- Looking for information on one (female) Artie Hurst, name could be Arta, or Althea, or similar. Date of Birth would be about 1900. She married an unknown Lanham about 1920 and had her children in Edgar County Illinois, Chrisman, Illinois during the 1920's. Any help would be appreciated.

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10508 Surname: SIDENBENDER ------------------------- I am trying to determine a place and date of death for Samuel Sidenbender. He was originally from Carroll County, IN, however in 1864 when he re-enlisted in an Indiana regiment he gave his residence as Paris, IL. I know he was still living in 1901. This is all I have. Any help is most appreciated. Thank You!

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10507 Surname: CHESLEY ------------------------- I am looking for ANY information on John Chesley who was born in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois, about 1880-1890. He was possibly married to a Mrs. Rosie Godwin in 1899. I know John had a son, Everett Chesley. Everett's mother died and John remarried Rosa Bullion of West Virginia. They had my grandfather, Arthur Chesley in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1926. Please respond if you have anything on these people. Thank you.

My ancestress is Mary Benson B. 14 Aug 1817 - Accomack Co. Va. D 02 Dec 1889 - Edgar Co. Il. Married 19 June 1837 to Frank Horsley I have read where her father fought in the Revolutionary War in Maryland as a Sailor, But due to the age, I would believe it was her Grandfather who fought in the Rev. War. I have her parents as James Benson and Euphenia Stout. Can anyone provide information on this Revolutionary War Ancestor? What was the grandfathers name? Any additional information on the parents and all of their children? Any additional information will be appreciated. Thanks Ann Irwin Decatur, Il.

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10506 Surname: Tudor ------------------------- I am searching for the birth record of Salatheil, Cornelius and Lyman H. Tudor. Believe all of them were born in Edgar Cty, Ill. But don't know where? Any Tudor info. would be appreciated. Aloha, Carol

Hello, Trying to obtain a birth certificate for one Eugene Lanham born apx 1923-1926 in Chrisman County. His mother's maiden name was Artea or Altia? Hurst. This would be for genealogical research only, however Illinois State claims they will only issue to direct kin. Can someone advise further on this. I thought this was past the 75 year rule. Thanks Anne

Edgar County Genealogy Library hours are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 9am-4pm from March 1 through Oct. 31.

Could someone remind me of what the Genealogical Library hours are this time of year? Thanks, Walt Conner

Lister Members: I am researching Ambrose Parks, Jr. and third wife Sarah Reed Parks who married at Steam Point, Edgar Co., Illinois 10-23-1834. They had 4 children: Sarah, m. Albion Harris; Albert White, m)1 Mary Jane Harris, m)2 Maria(h) Hudgin(s), 12-26-1865 in Will Co.; John Oliver, died at Altoona, Ga in Civil War.; Harvey Jefferson, born blind. Ambrose was born 22 Aug 1795 in Burke Co., North Carolina. Sarah Reed was born 25 Aug 1808 in New Albany, Indiana. Albert White Parks was born 16 Mar 1837 in Sauneman, Illinois. Kate Ross Dowling, Ontario Canada Kate Ross __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices. http://auctions.yahoo.com/

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10505 Surname: Perkins, Allen, Fleming, Revis ------------------------- My gr gr grandmother was Mary Jane Perkins who married Charles Fleming. Mary Jane was the dau of George Perkins b 1808 in VA and Nora Agnes b 1809 in NC. Both died in Casey Co., IL. They also had a daughter Elizabeth Susan Perkins b June 11, 1851. Other siblings were Melissa, Matilda, Sarah Ann, John, William Burke, Henry, Francis, Lucinda, Adam, and Lydia Perkins. Any of this sound familiar? Debbie

Hello, Looking for Elmer Eugene Lanham or just Eugene Lanham born in this county about 1924. His mother's maiden name was Mrs Artie or Artie Hurst. Any help researching this family will be appreciated. Not my family, but for a friend. Thanks, Anne

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10504 Surname: Stober ------------------------- I seek informtion about an Allen Stober. He would have been 39 year of age in 1938; married to Anna Stober and living on Belden Avenue in Chicago. I am wondering if the Stober listed as living in Edgar County knows anything about this individual.

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10503 Surname: Propst, Dusthimer ------------------------- I am looking for death information on David Propst (b)10/25/1826 Rockingham [Page] County, VA (s/o Michael Propst and Mary Maria Elizabeth Fultz) married 11/30/1845 in Vermillion County, IN to Kiziah Ann (possibly called Jane)Dusthimer (b)ca 1828 Licking County, OH. David is listed in the 1850 and 1860 census in EDGAR County. No information found since. The children are all born in EDGAR County: Olive A. ca 1847 Martin J. ca 1849 Elizabeth L. ca 1851 Jacob ca 1853 Mary ca 1855 Emma ca 58 Any information will be useful. Thanks.

Mary E. BINKLEY lived in Paris, IL, Edgar Co. in the 1940's, as a widow in the home of her daughter, Blanche BINKLEY SIDES, on Connelly St. She died in 1947, and is buried there. She was my great grandmother. Would love to find info on her or her daughter who lived there. Anyone have a clue about them? (Sometimes a brother, John BINKLEY, was known to stay there, also.) Thanks for any help. Regina Bonita Springs, FL

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10501 Surname: CLARK, Barbour, Long, Helton, Francis ------------------------- My ggreat grandparents lived in Paris in the 1800's. William Malcolm Clark married Elizabeth Ann Barbour in Vigo Co in 1835. William died in Aug 1864 and Eliz died in Aug of 1886. Their children were Eliza m A.P. Helton, Mary B. m. John F. Long Daniel Clark Albert Clark Charles Woosley Clark m. Eliza Francis Walter Malcolm Clark (my great grandfather) Any info on them would be great!!! I do have all kinds of info on Eliza Barbour.

Posted on: Edgar Co., IL Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Edgar/10500 Surname: FARRIS ------------------------- I have a little info on B J who had a son named Benjamin, who could possibly be my grandfather, but I am not sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am trying to locate the parents of Benjamin, born in 1873 in IL, but do not know where. Putting out messages every place that shows a Farris and heard B J was in the 1879 Coles County History book and was born in Edgar County, IL. Thanking you in advance for any info you can give me.

I am very sorry as I just sent a message to this group that was semt in error. Please forgive me this time. John W. Robertson

I appreciate you taking time to write. In regards to Margaret Robertson Crockett. I am not sure of the dates but as you mention Col. Anthony Crockett was born 1756 so it would be normal to assume his wife somewhat younger. James R. jr. died in I believe November of 1754 and his youngest child Sarah was born in April 1755 following her fathers death. I believe I have read this will with mention by James of his wife with child. For Margaret to be an aunt of Judge George R. she would be a sister of his mother or father. I really cannot give an accurate answer but Margaret Robinson is supposed to descend from James Robinson that sent his son Jonathan to Va. to purchase land for the family from his cousin Col George Robertson allready in Augusta Co. John was killed by the Indians at Ft. Vauss in 1756 after purchase but before dividing land with family. Margaret is the daughter of John's brother William Robinson. As the story goes Alexander Robertson (a carpenter) went to help build a new house for William Robinson (supposed no realtion) near the last crossing on the New River. While there he met William's daughter Margaret Robinson and was married to her. I am wondering if Margaret R. Crockett is an aunt through George's Mother Margaret Robinson instead of father Alexander??? There was a long relationship with the Crockett family from Pa. to Va. There was a court battle that ran for years on this land that John bought. Old James had six and maybe 7 sons all over 6 feet tall. John was known as Long John and married a Mary_____and I believe her name may have been Crockett. When John was killed at Ft. Vauss he and Mary had a daughter. As this daughter was the surviving child she received the land and the land was traded to Crockett for a slave. If you are not familuar with this I have copies of parts of this. Also I can give you the exact location of Ft. Vauss -I have not visited it yet but intend to so do. I hope I am not confusing you more but I am pretty well confused myself and kinda feeling my way in the dark. Also note on my previous post that my birth is 103 years after my grandfather John P Robertson. This is accurate and represents two generations and is unusual. I have John P R.'s discharge from the civil war at Vicksburg, Miss. Also my mother was a Stableton and descends from the Stapletons in this area but no known to John Stapleton below. Samuel Robertson 1742-1816 married Hannah______ 1.Patsy R. m 1768 John Stapleton Hardin Co., Ky. 2.Elizabeth R. m 1794 James Oliver and second ______Ritten Cumb. Co., Ky. 3.Mary R. m James Edmonson Indiana Territory 4.Plesant R. m Mary _____ Tenn. 5.Cynthia R. m 1805 John Followith Harrison Co, Indiana Territory 6.Phebe R. m 1802 Joseph Jackman Wash. Co., Ky 7.Sterling R. m 1800 Hester Smith "" "" 8.Fleming R. m 1800 Maary Smith "" "" 9.Samuel R. m 1801 Ann Wright "" "" 10.George Dudley R. m 1817 Catherinr Wright "" "" The location indacates where they were at in 1816 when thier father died. I am not sure of this information on Samuel as I copied it and have not proven it. Please let me know your thoughts on this material.