This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Downey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/1148 Message Board Post: I am looking for a obituary for Augusta Downey who died 26 Feb 1916 in Metcalf, Edgar county. I would appreciate any help.

Seeking more information on N.S. BASTION, sometimes spelled BASTIAN, in Edgar Co. He was a Methodist minister who was appointed to the Danville circuit from the fall of 1846 to the fall of 1848. Methodist Districts did not necessarily correspond to counties, but it seems that he lived in Paris, which isn't (now at least) even in the same county as Danville. May 14, 1848, his first child, John Tenbrook, was born in Paris, according to his Bible. Late that year, he wrote a letter from Paris to his brother-in-law in Indiana making arrangements to transfer the care of his father to his sister and brother-in-law, because he and his family were going to Liberia as missionaries. Apparently their father was not in good enough health to live independently; he shows up on the 1850 census with his daughter in IN and then disappears. One question I have is whether in that time period Paris was more central than Danville? Does anybody know enough about Methodist history in the area to know if it was central to the Methodist district he would have had to travel? More generally, what were the comparable sizes of the town? Bastion shows up again in Paris in 1858. By this time, he is a Christian (Disciples of Christ) minister. There has developed a tradition of ministers of one denomination debating those of another; these are sometimes one or two day affairs, social and political as well as religious events. Sometime that year Bastion debated a Methodist, whom, it is noted, he had granted preaching credentials to back when he had that authority--during the 1846-1848 time period. I would be extremely interested in any other information, from county histories or church records, on Bastion's time in Edgar Co. and Paris. I don't know the names of the churches he served. I suspect he was first a circuit rider and then the supervisor of the circuit rider, filling in as needed. Any other information would be gratefully received. Thank you, Doris Waggoner Seattle

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lindsey, Fultz, Baker, Flake, Rizor, Punch, Whitaker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/1147 Message Board Post: The 1910 census shows Nettie Whitaker living in Edgar County, Paris Twp. It shows her living alone. I would like to know if she was in the 1920 census. I have no idea of the place and date of her death, or if she remarried. She is the only one of my grandfather's siblings that I don't have that information for. Thanks for any help you can give me.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lg.2ADE/1146 Message Board Post: Would like to read text of the will of James H. Lankford, probated April 1880 in Edgar co. IL. Anyone have a copy? Transcription? Abstract?

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/1145 Message Board Post: Searching for the death date and place of burial for Jefferson Murphy who was born Sep 1887 on Shelby county, Indiana. Living in Edgar county, Illinois in 1923, when his mother died. Also Jefferson had a sister Lillie May Murphy born 1879 Shelby County, Indiana, who married a Montogomery, who was also living in Edgar county at the time of her mother's death. Would like marriage date and the first name of her husband, also a death date and place of burial. ANY help appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: payne/bo Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/980.1.1 Message Board Post: I have several william payne's in my database but not around that year. but I would like to exchange info you on your Payne's . sandy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Justice, Carrell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lg.2ADE/1144 Message Board Post: Is there anyone who could obtain a copy of an 1845 marriage license from Edgar County? The recorder's office says they only send certified copies that are $14. Just a photo copy is fine. The details are: groom: David Justice bride: Mary Carrell (4/17/1845 LA 188) date: 4/16/1845 vol/page: SA/ 77 license #: SA1219 county: Edgar Any help is very greatly appreciated. Kindest Regards, Mary MO

Somewhere, somehow, these 2 families tie into the Dorsey line out of MD, NC & GA. An Elias Baker became the guardian of a John Dorsey at his father, Basil's, death in 1807, Franklin Co. GA. The Baker family & John Dorsey moved to IL, lived there for a number of years & they moved back to GA. The Lowerys were closely connected with this Dorsey family & also the Hanks family. I have that info somewhere but got it off the internet. You might be able to find it & see if that is the link you're looking for. Look also in Hall & White Co, GA, Lincoln Co (& surrounding counties), NC. I'll see if I can find more definitive info. If you run into a Basil Dorsey b 1759 MD & d 1807 Franklin Co, GA, please remember me. His long- accepted parentage is in question & we're trying to find out exactly where he came from as far as his family of origin is concerned. Thanks & good luck, Diane Ethridge Conroe, TX

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wheelers/Lowry/Lowery/Hank Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lg.2ADE/1088.1 Message Board Post: Hello! Though my ggrandmother Julaney/Gelaney Elizabeth Lowry Wheeler, wife of Rev. John Wheeler of Dallas and Rosebud, Texas of Dahlgren, Illinois, I am connected with the Wheelers/Hanks of Edgar County. My grandmother's name was Laverta Wheeler, perhaps, the first in the country with that name. Thank you. I noticed your posting years ago on the Wheelers and wanted to get in touch with you again.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wheeler/Hanks/Lowry Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lg.2ADE/1143 Message Board Post: I have discovered distant cousins that say they were born in Edgar County, cousins to Abe. Does anyone know which Southern Illinois Genealogical Society has our family Bible acquired in the Houston Heights c. 1964? Thank you and all the best!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lowry/Wheeler/Hanks Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lg.2ADE/1066.2 Message Board Post: Misty Flannigan researched the Lowry's of Hamilton County who I think are related to the Edgar County, just as the Hanks and Wheelers.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lowry Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lg.2ADE/1066.1 Message Board Post: There were a lot of Veterans of the War of 1812 named Lowry in Kentucky. Thank you for this information.

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/1142.1.1 Message Board Post: I am sorry I have no knowed connection to Alexander. I believe my side of the Moyer's came Germany to Penn. then on to SC. Name change from Meyer to Mayer to Moyer. John B Moyer SR, son John B also went to Texas about 1860 He went to Nacogdoches CO. I have found the Moyer family very hard to tract. Marlene

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/1142.1 Message Board Post: In your search of Moyer of Edgar Co, have you been able to connect your line to a Alexander Moyer who married Prudence J Donnell? They are found in the 1860 census of Edgar Co. I am guessing that after Prudence died, Alexander and their sons moved to Grayson Co., TX. I know there are a lot of Moyers in Edgar in the 1850-1870 timeframe, but I have not found any connection with them and Alexander. My interest in Alexander is that in the 1850 census of Vigo Co, IN there is an Alexander living with a Linus Moyer. In his biography in Vigo Co, Linus states that his father was David Moyer of Canada. My connection comes from Elizabeth Moyer. I have no idea who her father was. I have been looking at the assumption that somehow she was related to David. If you can say that Alexander of Edgar came from your line of Moyers, then I need to start looking for some other connections.

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/1142 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on the surname Moyer they lived in Edgar CO. IL. some went on the Pike CO. IL. and to MO. They moved there from Orange Co Indiana. My 3rd greatgrandfather was John B Moyer he died in Pike CO about 1856. Many of his sons lived in Pike Co. Any information would be greatly appreaciated. Thanks Marlene

Hello, Wondered if anyone on the list is related to G. M/W RIVES; the individual who transcribed the 1850 Edgar Co. census for District 19. Have been grateful many many times that he included county of birth when he transcribed the data. Best Wishes Cathy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Layman/Copeland Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/1141 Message Board Post: Looking for any information on these families. My Great Grandmother was named Lucy Layman. Her Father's name was Charles Layman and her Mother's name was Emma Copeland. My Great Grandmother along with two sibilings were placed in the Edgar County Children's home when they were very small. It lists that their father was in residence at the Soldier's home and that their mother was deceased. I've hit a dead end from there. Any info would be appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fultz, Foltz, Lindsey and Baker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/1140 Message Board Post: My ggrandmother Louisa Jane Lindsey born 1843, died 1900, was buried in the Franklin Cemetery, Edgar County. Since Illinois didn't require death records at that time, is there any way I can find her exact date of death, or an obituary? I would appreciate any help I can get.

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/152.1.1 Message Board Post: No relation to the VA Osborns....mine came in from Ireland via PA. There was another Osborn family that did come from VA....I don't have anything much on them. Believe they were also down in Mason and Lewis Co. KY before migrating North, since mine was too and they're occasionally mixed up. Try the Osborn family site. [One line] http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=surnames.osborn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Snider/Snyder,Newell,Flinn/Flynn,Kuykendall,Sanders,Shell,Surber,Wilt Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lg.2ADE/995.1 Message Board Post: Please note change of email address. shersut@yahoo.com Still looking for parents of Timothy H. Snider/Snyder & Nancy Newell.