This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/1187.1 Message Board Post: Hi Mitsy, Isaac Fountain Tolen was my Great Grandfather. I have some info, as my Dad had told me alot and we have tried to research. I will be more than happy to share what I have. I am continuously working to find more info. You said you were doing this for a friend? Do you mind if I ask what their name is? Somehow they might connect to me! You can email me direct and I can send you attachments on the info I happen to have. Maybe I can be of some help. Sincerely, Marsha

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/1196 Message Board Post: He would be a brother to my g-g-grandfather, William Oscar Ormiston. David Ormiston, Jr., farmer, Paris, IL came to Edgar Co. IL with his parents in 1844; born in Washington Co. Ohio, Nov. 24, 1830, and is the son David and Jane (Bell) Ormiston, natives of Scotland; were married in Scotland, having emigrated to America in about 1827; landed in Philadelphia; then to Washington Co. OH, being among the early settlers of this county; David Ormiston was b. Feb. 15, 1800; married twice; first wife, Jane Bell, who died in OH; then he married second wife, Eliza Pond, and with wife and family moved to Edgar Co. IL in 1844; second wife died in 1876. Mr. Ormiston is at the good old age of 78 years; he is living with his son, David Ormiston Jr. The subject of this sketch was brought up on his father’s farm. In 1862, he enlisted in Co. A, 7th Regiment Illinois Cavalry, Quartermaster Sergeant; participated in some of the prominent battles during the war – Corinth, Ft. Hudson, with General Grierson’s raid through Tennessee into Lo! uisiana, etc; Mr. Ormiston was engaged in over 50 battles and skirmishes during his enlistment, and never received, but a very slight wound; only sick 18 days; with this exception, he served full time, always ready for duty; was mustered out at Huntsville, AL.; final discharge was at Nashville, TN., at the close of the war; he returned home, and has been engaged in farming ever since. Married Miss Harriet Hall Oct. 20, 1850; she was born in Washington Co. OH, Aug. 20. 1829; daughter of Mitchell Hall b. in Ireland Feb. 15, 1795 and Frances Hall b. in Ireland, Dec. 19, 1809; have two adopted children – Emma L. and Elmer P. Mr. Ormiston is a Republican in his politics and a member of the M.E. Church.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/1195 Message Board Post: Help!! This is as far as I can go on this line: Claude T. Askin (son of Edward Z. T.) was born September 1896 in IL, and died 19 July 1933 in Paris (Edgar) IL. He married Beatrice _____ Abt. 1911. She was born Abt. 1897 in IL. Children of Claude Askin and Beatrice _____ are: i. Kenneth Askin, born Abt. 1918 in IL. ii. Keith Askin, born Abt. 1920 in IL. iii. Dale Riley Askin, born Abt. 1921 in IL; died 07 September 1933 in Paris (Edgar) IL. iv. Marion Askin, born Abt. 1923 in IL. v. Mary Ruth Askin, born Abt. 1925 in IL. Minga (Buckle) Stivers

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/1194 Message Board Post: Help!! This is as far as I can go on this line: 1. James G. Rhoads was born 19 September 1886 in IL, and died June 1967. He married Maude E. Askin Abt. 1909, daughter of Edward Askin and Vileria Griffin. She was born August 1891 in IL, and died May 1961. Children of James Rhoads and Maude Askin are: As listed on census records in Edgar Co. i.Anna M. Rhoads, born 1909 IL ii.Irma Rhoads, born Abt. 1911 IL iii.Lela F. Rhoads, born Abt. 1913 IL iv.Mabel F. Rhoads, born Abt. 1914 IL v.Dorothy Rhoads, born Abt. 1918 IL vi.Walter Rhoads, born Abt. 1921 IL vii.Helen L. Rhoads, born Abt. 1923 IL viii.Nancy R. Rhoads, born Abt. 1929 Minga (Buckle) Stivers

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hawkins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/1193 Message Board Post: I am seeking any infromation on William (DOB abt 1814) and Nancy Phillips Hwakins (DOB 12/27/1825) as to when they passed, where they are buried and what happened to their son Abraham Hawkins (DOB july 1849). Thanks for any data sent.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HARRIS, THORNTON, MINGEE, MCNEESE, MYERS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/1178.2 Message Board Post: Geva Tried to write to your email address and it came back as no good. Hope you can get this posting. Do you have any knowledge of who this George Harris is with your Adams family? Do you know anything about this Mary Harris who is living with the Adams family too - the mother of Henry? Do you know who her parents were etc?? Look forward to hearing from you! This Adams family lived very near my Andrew Harris. He was on page 1. 1870 Edgar Co, Brouilletts Creek Twp Census (same place Andrew Harris lived) r218, p3, (38-36) Adams, Henry A, 30 IL Melissa, 26 IN Mary B, 6 IL Lucida, 4 IL Lulla, 1 IL Mary, 68 b. VA (1000 personal estate) She was MARY HARRIS m. Andrew Adams 1824 in Vigo Co IN. George Harris, 13 IL - farm laborer Why was this MARY HARRIS taking care of George now after Nancy McDaniel Harris' death? How were they related?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/1075.2 Message Board Post: Daisy I would really like a family history on Karen, Kent, Kevin,etc Is there anything you need looked up in Edgar Co. on your Strow family? I have been working on Kraemer for my father-in-law, Clarence

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/1178.1 Message Board Post: Geva Did you receive any help with your Adams family in Edgar Co.? What info do you need? Sharlynn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JOHNSON, SHEPARD, MATHEWSON, WOODS, GAMBLE, SPRAGUE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/1192 Message Board Post: I am looking for Johnson cousins related to my grandma Dessie. She was born 23 Jan 1917 in Lone Elm, Marshall Co., KS and married George Robert Shepard 12 Jun 1937 in Hutchinson, KS. Her parents are Clarence Orval Johnson b. 27 Mar 1876 in Anderson Co. KS who married (5 Oct. 1904 Selma, KS) Nellie Ada Mathewson b. 6 May 1881 Drexel, MO. His father's name is Allen Johnson b. 29 Dec 1849 Edgar Co., IL and mother's name is Anna Woods, who died in child birth. Allen then remarried (1881) Elizabeth Gamble b. Apr. 1857. Allen Johnson's father is Harvey (Harry) Johnson b. 1819 of Warren or Trumbull Co., OH and mother is Jouhanna Rhuhamma Sprague b. 13 Jul 1821 also of Warren or Trumbull Co., OH.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ARMSTRONG, ADKINS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/1191.1.1 Message Board Post: If you, or any one else can give any additional info on the ADKINS family line would be appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/1191.1 Message Board Post: Did a search on www.cyberdriveillinois.com and found Thomas C. Armstrong married Jemima Adkins July 17, 1850 in Coles County, Illinois vol 00B page 0008.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ARMSTRONG, ADKINS Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/1191 Message Board Post: I am in search of the marriage date and place of Thomas Ewing Armstrong and Jemina Adkins. The time frame is abt 1850. Thomas was born in Clarksburg, WV. in 1826. I do not when Jemina was born, but her fathers name was Elija. Thomas and Jemina's first child was Daniel Elija, born in 1852 in Coles Co., Ill. Any additonal info that you can provide on the Adkins family would be greatly apprciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/1190 Message Board Post: Alvin John Hess, b. 28 Nov. 1884 probably Batavia, Genesee Co., NY, son of Loan Saxe Hess and Nancy Griswold. Alvin was known mostly during his life as John A. He m. (1) 25 Feb. 1906 First Methodist, Batavia by Rev. aldred britain to Dolly Mary Marshall, dau. of George and Lena Marshall. He m'd (2) Lillie E.___ Alvin John died July 1982 in Chrisman, Edgar Co., Ill. I'm seeking descendants.I have considerable data on this Hess family to share. Deanna dee48@citlink.net

Hello Fellow Researchers: I am wondering if anyone can assist me in locating the burial place of Elizabeth Morris Keen b. 3 Mar 1787 and d. 4 Jul 1867 in Vermillion, Edgar Co., IL? I am hoping to find out if the marker still exists so that I can obtain a photograph. Hope to hear from someone. Karen Jefferson County Indiana lookup Volunteer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jones Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/74.1 Message Board Post: I believe that Elizabeth's maiden name was Thompson. It's believed she died around 1830 and is buried in Panola or Rusk County Texas when the family emigrated to Texas after Thomas died. Joseph P Jones ws my G.G.G. Grandfather and he received a Mexican land grant in Milam County for one league of land (4,428 acres) in 1834 at what is now known as Jones Prairie, Texas. Later he was killed by Indians in what is known as the Battle Creek Massacre in Navaro County on October 6, 1838.

Dear Fellow Researchers: I am hoping to find someone that can assist me in locating the death of Samuel D. McCarty who was born about 1837-1838 in IN. He first married Mary E. Raffety and second Martha M. Baum. He had 2 sons, William and Emmet. I last found him on the 1900 census living in Paris, Edgar Co., IL. I am hoping to locate his parents' names and the location of his birth in Indiana. Thank you. Karen

I sent the following message to this list and I want to make a clarification and a correction. The Nancy Sears that married Andrew Ingram, Jr. had a spelling of SAYERS on the wedding certificate. ALSO, she died in 1872 not 1972. Dianne Ingram in Oregon What I orignally sent: I have a bunch of SEARs' in my database. Am hoping someone can tell me if they are related in anyway. Solomon Sears. Wife: Mary B. Hon Children: Angelina Married: William Isaac Lagle - 2 children: Newton Thompson Lagle in 1843 and Catherine Matilda Lagle. Lucinda Lusetta (No information on the last 2 girls) Catherine Matilda Sears married: Jacobi George J. married Catherine Hon George Jacob (same guy?) John Sears. married: Catherina Margaret Conrad Child: Mary (Molly) Sear b: 1786 married: Michael Sappenfield in 1806.(Bourbon, KY??) and Nancy Sears b: 1/21/1806 d: 10/31/1972 buried Vigo Co., IN. Married: Andrew Ingram, Jr. They lived a long time in Edgar Co., Il. ______________________________________________________ Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/

I have a bunch of SEARs' in my database. Am hoping someone can tell me if they are related in anyway. Solomon Sears. Wife: Mary B. Hon Children: Angelina Married: William Isaac Lagle - 2 children: Newton Thompson Lagle in 1843 and Catherine Matilda Lagle. Lucinda Lusetta (No information on the last 2 girls) Catherine Matilda Sears married: Jacobi George J. married Catherine Hon George Jacob (same guy?) John Sears. married: Catherina Margaret Conrad Child: Mary (Molly) Sear b: 1786 married: Michael Sappenfield in 1806.(Bourbon, KY??) and Nancy Sears b: 1/21/1806 d: 10/31/1972 buried Vigo Co., IN. Married: Andrew Ingram, Jr. They lived a long time in Edgar Co., Il. Will welcome any discussion. Dianne Ingram in Oregon ______________________________________________________ Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morris, Sisk Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/296.1 Message Board Post: Was this Morris family related to an Elias Morris and a Hannah Morris Sisk? There are a lot of Morris' buried in Beulah Cemetery I believe in MO. Our Sisk family was intermarried with one of Elias Morris' daughters-Hannah. She died approx. 1848-1850. This Morris family moved from IL to Platte Co, MO and lived in the areas you mentioned as well as Union Township. Please let me know if I can help you. Cindy

Hi Joyce, Thank you for the web site address. I will check it out. It was nice of you to do that. Sincerely, Lynette