Allen BAKER and Nancy R. LINDSAY were married 19 Jan 1837 in Edwards Co., IL. Nancy was the daughter of Orlando D. LINDSAY and Sarah HARDIN. They LINDSAY family moved to Edwards County before 1830 from Henry Co., KY. Allen and Nancy LINDSAY BAKER appear in the 1840 census of Edwards County. At this time, none of their children had been born. In the following years, the following children were born: Sarah BAKER, born ca. 1840 Orlando BAKER, born ca. 1843 Simon BAKER, born ca. 1846 George BAKER, born ca. 1849 It is believed that Nancy LINDSAY BAKER died soon after the birth of her son George. All four of the above-listed children of Allan and Nancy LINDSAY BAKER were living with their grandparents, Orlando and Sarah LINDSAY, in the 1850 census of Edwards County. The children were still living with their grandparents LINDSAY in the 1860 census of Edwards County. Their grandfather, Orlando D. LINDSAY, died in 1861 and their grandmother, Susannah HARDIN LINDSAY, died in 1863; both in Edwards Co., IL. What happened to the grandchildren at that time? George BAKER (21) and Orlando BAKER (36) were still living in Edwards County in 1870 (census). Allen BAKER is listed as a laborer in the 1850 census of White Co., IL. Allen remarried to Jane Ann McDONALD in Edwards Co., IL. What happened to Allen BAKER after his remarriage? Who were his parents and where did they come from? Terry Harper

Just another little tidbit of [hopefully] useful information. Instead of going to DC, we can go to Chicago. Good luck, take care, take time & share, Judy in IN ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ National Archives -- Great Lakes Region In addition to selected national microfilm records, this branch includes original regional records from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Address The National Archives -- Great Lakes Region 7358 South Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60629 Telephone: (773) 353-0162 Hours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays Holdings This branch of the National Archives holds approximately 62,000 cubic feet of historical records dating from the 1780's to the present. Their original records include photographs, maps, and architectural drawings relating to regional history, and include subjects such as American Indians, agriculture, and regional court records. Among their national records on microfilm are United States population censuses for all states from 1790-1920, excluding 1890; census indexes for 1880, 1900, 1910, and 1920; Indian censuses from 1885-1940; various passenger lists and indexes to passenger lists; military records from the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Patriot War of 1838, the Mexican War, as well as records of volunteer soldiers for the Civil War, The War with Spain, and the Indian Wars. Access to Records On site Researchers who plan to use the original records on-site should schedule visits in advance. All researchers using original records need to get a researcher ID card. Records may be photocopied unless the condition of the document prohibits it. Researchers who plan to use the microfilm records can do so in the self-service microfilm reader room. Call in advance to make reservations. Self-service microfilm to paper copies are available. Through the mail The National Archives staff will not do genealogical research for you. However, they can look up and copy a particular record if you have detailed information about that record. Costs are usually less than $10. If you are looking for a specific type of record, call or write to find out what information is required before the staff will initiate a search. Literature available A number of important pamphlets are available through the Archives. You may consider ordering the following pamphlets to help you in your search: Microfilm Publications in the National Archives - Great Lakes Region Guide to Records in the National Archives - Great Lakes Region Select List of Publications of the National Archives and Records Administration Ordering Reproductions from the National Archives Military Service Records in the National Archives of the United States Using Records in the National Archives for Genealogical Research Using Census Records The National Archives Microfilm Rental Program Microfilm Records that Pertain to Genealogy Hi Folks; Sorry to sound like a broken record but there is info on the Cook Co. ILGenWeb site that has a link to the Archives, with all their info AND a link to a page of Volunteers that do obit and city directory lookups... check out <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilcook/index.htm">Cook Cnty ILGenWeb USGenWeb - Research Resources Page</A> thanks angel jacobsen-shweika co-ordinator for <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilcook/cook.htm">IL: ILGenWeb Cook County Illinois Genealogy</A> webmistress for <A HREF="http://jacobsen-shweika.com/genealogy">JACOBSEN "Jenealogy" Journal</A> ==== COOK-CO-IL Mailing List ==== There is never a fee to join any ROOTSWEB LIST. However, donations are always welcomed! :) Support Rootsweb: http://www.rootsweb.com

Elizabeth HANDS Local News Mrs. Elizabeth HANDS, one of the pioneer settlers of Edwards County, died at her home in this city on Monday, August 19th, after a prolonged illness. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon to [sic] Wanboro Church where the services were conducted by Mr. William G. CURTIS, at the conclusion of which the remains were laid to rest in Wanboro Cemetery. Two children, William and Annie HANDS, survive their mother. The Edwards County Republican, Albion, IL; Thursday 22 Aug 1901; Page 5, Column 4. ******************** Elizabeth HANDS, who departed this life on Monday, August 19, 1901, was born in Surrey, England, October 11, 1823, and at the time of her death was 78 years, 10 months and 8 days. She emigrated to this country with her parents when she was but 11 years, and was a resident of this county up to the time of her death. She was united to John Thomas HANDS on May 8, 1855. Wm. CURTIS The Edwards County Republican, Albion, IL; Thursday 29 Aug 1901; Page 8, Column 4.

Michael GARMAN Local and Personal Michael GARMAN, aged 52 years, an inmate of the poor farm, died last Monday after a lingering illness. The funeral took place last Tuesday afternoon from Samaria Church, Rev. W. H. McCANN conducting the services. Burial at Samaria Cemetery. Edwards County Republican, Albion, IL; Thursday, 20 Feb 1902; Page 5, Column 3. ********************* "Little Grit" [Samaria neighborhood news] We regret to learn of the death of Michael GARMAN, who only recently returned from Missouri. Ibid; Page 8, Column 2. *********************

Date: Sun, 04 Oct 1998 22:04:44 -0700 From: Charles P. Venable <venable@cdmnet.com> To: ILWHITE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ILWHITE-L] IL State Archives You can email to the IL State Archives for free death records requests secryan@ccgate.sos.state.il.us Pat Venable ==== ILWHITE Mailing List ==== Visit the White Co IlGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilwhite2/

Hi list members, just received two updates from the Cook Co List: 1.) "I called this number which connects directly to the "request desk" for death certificates - saves a few minutes on long distance. 1 (217) 782-3556" 2.) "When I called the phone number I was told they need it in writing. I turned around, put it in writing and was holding 2 certificates within 3 weeks. It's a little slower but I have been learning patience with my quest. The address is: Illinois State Archives The Norton Building Springfield, IL 62756" A little cheaper too. I'm sorry some of you will get this more than once, just hit delete. Good luck. Take care, take time & share, Judy in IN *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Southeastern Illinois Resource Books [Pope, Massac, Johnson & Hardin] http://www.angelfire.com/il/leefoss Judy Foreman Lee *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

You can email requests for free death records at IL State Archives secryan@ccgate.sos.state.il.us Pat Venable

Here's info for getting free death certs: (217) 782-4682 This is Ill. State Archives. Ask for the library. Give them the name and date of death. It takes 2-3 weeks. You can only order 2 at a time and they are uncertified copies but, they are the death certs and have all theinfo. Good luck to all. Take care & share, Judy *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Southeastern Illinois Resource Books [Pope, Massac, Johnson & Hardin] http://www.angelfire.com/il/leefoss Judy Foreman Lee *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Hi everyone I have helped Doyne as much as I can, perhaps someone else can help him further. Colyer/Collier WEBPAGE UPDATED DONNA COLYER HUNT HTTP://WWW.MYCHOICE.NET/COLYER55/ EMAIL TO:COLYER55@MYCHOICE.NET SNAIL TO: 808 E DEYOUNG, MARION IL 62959 ---------- Original Text ---------- From: "Doyne Sunderman" <sunderman@multipro.com>, on 9/5/98 12:00 PM: To: <colyer55@mychoice.net> I wonder if you could please help me. I have a GGGgrandmother who lived in Edwards County in the era 1835/1870, her maiden name was Elizabeth Weeks, she was married to Ebenezer Gould until his death on 12/4/1845. She could have remarried after his death to a man named J. Smith which has not been substantiated. I have her death date as Jun 14 1870. Could there be a death certificate and/or a published Obituary in either name, if so did they happen to mention who her birth parents were? She was the mother of Philander and Ansel A. Gould twin brothers who were very well known in Edwards County at that time. If there is any cost in researching this I would expect to reimburse you. Thank You. Doyne Gould Sunderman P O Box Fairfield Glade, Tn 38558

Pryne-Thompson wrote: > > Looking for descendants of RONALDS PRESS PUBLISHERS ON EAST COAST OF US > circa late 19th or early 20th c. or anyone who has information about the > publishers and publishing house. They were descendants of Jane RONALDS b. > 1828 and her husband Thomas CONYNGTON (b. 1824 -- poss. in England) of > Edwards Co., IL. Her mother was Mary Katherine > FLOWERS. > > Shera Biggers Thompson > minoucha@msn.com Shera, You might try writing to a descendant of Mary Katherine FLOWER RONALDS. She may know something that will help you. Her address is: Janet R. WALKER 126 W. North St. Grayville, IL 62844 BTW, their surname FLOWER doesn't have an 's' on it. Terry Harper Albion, IL

Looking for descendants of RONALDS PRESS PUBLISHERS ON EAST COAST OF US circa late 19th or early 20th c. or anyone who has information about the publishers and publishing house. They were descendants of Jane RONALDS b. 1828 and her husband Thomas CONYNGTON (b. 1824 -- poss. in England) of Edwards Co., IL. Her mother was Mary Katherine FLOWERS. Shera Biggers Thompson minoucha@msn.com

Hi Fishing for info on Warmoth/Warmouth family in Edw Co by 1835 when Henry and John appear on the census. I have Thirzah Warmoth b 1832 in ILL that married Mastin Bond in 1849. Which of these Warmoths was her father? Each is listed in the 1835 census as living with a female 5-10 years old. Henry seems to be father of John, Henry b 1785 d 1854 buried Old Carney Cem, John b 1813 died 1883 buried Macedonia Cem. John md Sarah Doty. But Thirzah never appears in the census as their child as she was married by the time the census listed individuals. Also looking to connect Nancy Susan Warmoth who married Thomas Carney in TN to this family. Nancy Susan possible sister to Henry. Thomas Carney and Nancy came to EC c1830, left mid 1840's for MO. Any help appreciated. Colyer/Collier WEBPAGE UPDATED DONNA COLYER HUNT HTTP://WWW.MYCHOICE.NET/COLYER55/ EMAIL TO:COLYER55@MYCHOICE.NET SNAIL TO: 808 E DEYOUNG, MARION IL 62959

I am interested in trading a hard-bound copy of the 1966 reprint of the 1883 History of White County for a copy of Vol. I of the History of Edwards County, 1980 by the Edwards County Historical Society. Contact me for further information. Diana White

Hi everyone - I just finished uploading the new Edwards Co Surname link page on the webpage below. It contains all my surnames, plus email links to others researching the same surnames. It also has maillist links for Edwards Co and the BOND line. >From the webpage below, click on Donnas Personal Page (dont forget to say hi to the cats) Colyer/Collier WEBPAGE UPDATED DONNA COLYER HUNT HTTP://WWW.MYCHOICE.NET/COLYER55/ EMAIL TO:COLYER55@MYCHOICE.NET SNAIL TO: 808 E DEYOUNG, MARION IL 62959

Hi to everyone on the list! I was away for awhile, but as soon as I returned, I subscribed again to this list. Well, actually, it wasn't this list. I just realized that I mistakenly subsbcribed to a list with the surname "Edwards". I was wondering why I was getting so many requests for people named "Edwards"!! Oh, well, . . . I had sent a note to this list, and I never had any replies. Now I know why!!! Anyway, before I went on vacation, I got a chance to borrow the two volumes of Edwards Co. History via interlibrary loan. I got so much valuable info. and pictures. It was great! I'd like to know if anyone else out there is researching the LORD family of Edwards Co. There were some conflicting details in there, and they directly concern my branch of the LORD, so I'd like to clear it up. The entries concern two LORD women: Sarah Elizabeth, born in 1852, (usually called Elizabeth) and Eliza LORD, born in 1851. Sarah Elizabeth was married to Charles WOODS, and Eliza was married to his twin, Henry WOODS. I'm trying to determine whether they were sisters or cousins. Their parents were reported in different sections as Albert and Mary WOODS, Abner Kern WOODS and Susan or Susannah, and Abner WOODS and Susannah MC MULLEN. To add to the confusion, there was a marriage reported in Scioto Co., OH in Lord, Alexander LORD and Sp : McMullan, Susannah, M : Apr 24, 1845 This LORD family lived first in Ohio, and here's how they appeared on some censuses: 1850 Census, Jefferson Twp., Scioto County, Ohio Lord, A.K., 39 or 29 , laborer, OH " " , Susannah, 31, OH Mc Mullen, Mary, 13, OH " " , Joseph, 11, OH Lord, John, 4, OH " " , Albert, 2, OH " " , John, 24, laborer, OH 1860 Census, Willow Branch Twp., Piatt Co., IL, p. 4 Lord, A.K., 38, farmer, OH Susannah, 42, OH John, 15, OH Albert, 14, OH Eliza J., 11, OH Sarah E., 8, OH Frank, 4, IL I would really appreciate input from anyone with any info. about this family. I've hit a brick wall with these folks!! Thanks for your help. Beth BSmith7439@aol.com

I have Turners in IL, I first found them in 1840 and 1850, Wabash Co. So I think that they lived in several counties in IL 1850 Wabash Co. Il. Abner & Rosella (Smith) Turner Rosella daughter of Ransler Van Buren Smith & Mary Polly Osgood ch. 1. Jessie, age 13,b. IL 2. Hamilton, age 11, b. IL 3. Rosander, male, age 9, b. IL 4. McDonald, age 4, b. IL. m. Melvina E. Wear. she died 1883, White co. IL 5. Mary, age 6/12, b. IL. m. William Duncan. would like to locate some of Mary & Wm. Duncan's ancestors, Also need a marriage & death death record on McDonald Turner & wife Melvina E. Wear Turner.

Here are revised copies; I hope it isn't too late: QUERY NUMBER ONE: GATES; ROTHROCK, CLODFELTER, HEDRICK, REAR, REHR: McCLURE, GREATHOUSE, WILEY, ANDREWS: In 1817 Johanna (Hannah) ROTHROCK (1788-1867) married Stephen N. GATES (1791-1860) in North Carolina. Stephen was from Orange Co., NC and Hannah from Stokes (now Forsyth) Co., NC. They moved to Edwards County, Illinois between 1835 and 1844 and are listed in the 1850 and 1860 Edwards County censuses. They are both buried at the West Salem Moravian Church Cemetery. They were the parents of four known children: 1. Catherine GATES (1818-1856) married Philip CLODFELTER (1813-1888) in 1835 at Davidson Co., NC. After Catherine died Philip married Sophia Ann Harrison Keicher in 1856 at Edwards Co., IL. Catherine, Philip and Sophia are all buried at the West Salem Moravian Cemetery. Catherine and Philip were the parents of three children that reached maturity: Emanuel Augustine CLODFELTER (1837-1899) who married Cynthia E. HARRISON in 1856; Allen Jesse CLODFELTER (1840-1922) married Emeline McCLURE (1836-1912) and buried West Salem (children ARTHUR, married ADDIE GREATHOUSE; and LILLIE married FRANK WILEY); and Samuel David CLODFELTER (1846-1923) who married Mary A. ANDREWS (1846-???) in 1867. 2. Ann Elizabeth GATES (1819-???) married David HEDRICK in 1844 at Edwards County, Illinois. Nothing more known. 3. Allen GATES (1825-1864) married Sarah CLODFELTER in 1848 at Edwards County, Illinois and had a large family in Edwards County. 4. Mary Ellen GATES (1830-???) married John Henry REAR (REHR) in c1856 at Edwards County, Illinois and had large family in Edwards County, IL. Send any information to: Dan_Stevenson@lajolla.sparta.com QUERY NUMBER TWO: ROTHROCK, EBERMAN, HUGHEL: Lauretta Louisa ROTHROCK (1829-1892) was born in Stokes Co., NC and her family moved to the Moravian Community at Hope, Indiana. There she married Francis W. EBERMAN (1822-???) from Pennsylvania. They had at least three children there and then moved to Edwards County, Illinois in c1857 and had their last child. Lauretta (and Francis?) is buried at the West Salem Moravian Church Cemetery. Their known children are: Mary (b. 1848), William (b. 1850), Martha (b. 1856) and Joseph (b.1858). The son William married Jane D. and lived at West Salem. Mary may have married a HUGHEL and died before 1880. Nothing more known of family. Dan_Stevenson@lajolla.sparta.com

QUERY NUMBER ONE: GATES; ROTHROCK, CLODFELTER, HEDRICK, REAR, REHR: In 1817 Johanna (Hannah) ROTHROCK (1788-1867) married Stephen N. GATES (1791-1860) in North Carolina. Stephen was from Orange Co., NC and Hannah from Stokes (now Forsyth) Co., NC. They moved to Edwards County, Illinois between 1835 and 1844 and are listed in the 1850 and 1860 Edwards County censuses. They are both buried at the West Salem Moravian Church Cemetery. They were the parents of four known children: 1. Catherine GATES (1818-1856) married Philip CLODFELTER (1813-1888) in 1835 at Davidson Co., NC. After Catherine died Philip married Sophia Ann Harrison Keicher in 1856 at Edwards Co., IL. Catherine, Philip and Sophia are all buried at the West Salem Moravian Cemetery. Catherine and Philip were the parents of three children that reached maturity: Emanuel Augustine CLODFELTER (1837-1899) who married Cynthia E. HARRISON in 1856; Allen Jesse CLODFELTER (1840-1922) (nothing known) and Samuel David CLODFELTER (1846-1923) who married MARY ?. 2. Ann Elizabeth GATES (1819-???) married David HEDRICK in 1844 at Edwards County, Illinois. Nothing more known. 3. Allen GATES (1825-1864) married Sarah CLODFELTER in 1848 at Edwards County, Illinois and had a large family in Edwards County. 4. Mary Ellen GATES (1830-???) married John Henry REAR (REHR) in c1856 at Edwards County, Illinois and had large family in Edwards County, IL. Send any information to: Dan_Stevenson@lajolla.sparta.com QUERY NUMBER TWO: ROTHROCK, EBERMAN, HUGHEL: Lauretta Louisa ROTHROCK (1829-1892) was born in Stokes Co., NC and her family moved to the Moravian Community at Hope, Indiana. There she married Francis W. EBERMAN (1822-???) from Pennsylvania. They had at least three children there and then moved to Edwards County, Illinois in c1857 and had their last child. Lauretta (and Francis?) is buried at the West Salem Moravian Church Cemetery. Their known children are: Mary (b. 1848), William (b. 1850), Martha (b. 1856) and Joseph (b.1858). The son William married Jane D. and lived at West Salem. Mary may have married a HUGHEL and died before 1880. Nothing more known of family. Dan_Stevenson@lajolla.sparta.com

Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me find some information on John D. MOSSBERGER (Mossbarger?) who was married to Katherine NAGLE on November 19, 1903. I'm not sure where they were married, but Katherine's family was living in Grayville at the time, and she died there, and so I am assuming it was Grayville. They had two sons, Royal and Nickolas, both of whom had died at the time of her death, Aug. 8, 1932. Thanks in advance, Karen

WESNER, WEISNER, ROTHROCK: Sarah (Sally) ROTHROCK was born in 1820 at Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. She married Jacob WESNER (WEISNER?) on 28 Mar 1838 at Davidson Co., NC. Sally died in Sep 1891 at West Salem, Edwards Co., IL. Jacob WESNER (WEISNER?) was born 1812 in NC and died 1895 at West Salem. They had five known children: William David (19 Sep 1840-20 Aug 1913); Susan (1845-???); Sarah Jane (1852-???); Lucy Catherine (11 Feb 1855-19 Sep 1906); and Mary E. (1857-???). This information was given to me by someone who did not know the source of it. Does anyone have any information on this family? Dan_Stevenson@lajolla.sparta.com