I'm just jumping into this without knowing all of your discussions, but on p. 416 of v. 2 of the Edwards Co. history there is a bio of John Michels who m. Margaret Thompson on 9 Nov 1843. Says they moved to Clay Co. IL late 1840's then to Kansas. He later brought family back to Clay Co. Do you already have all of this? Let me know if you want the rest. Pat Holsworth 36 Stewart Court Oberlin, OH 44074 (440)774-1911 ---------- > From: BSmith7439@aol.com > To: ILEDWARD-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ILEDWARD-L] THOMPSON > Date: Saturday, June 06, 1998 10:49 PM > > Dear Sue, > > You must have read my mind because I was just getting ready to write to you! > > Before I forget, I live in NJ. My dad was born in IL and moved to the east > coast after WWII when he married my mother. > > I was looking for John and Margaret MICHELS today on the census records at > the Historical Society, but I didn't have any luck. (The Historical Society > only has up to 1850, so I'll wait until the next time I go to the Nat'l > Archives.) Maybe they moved out of the county? > > I think that the Mary THOMPSON who married William WOODS was unrelated. > > Oh, I found out that I can see a copy of that journal kept by John Woods of > the settlement of Albion. They have a copy in Phila. in the bldg. next to the > Historical Society, where they keep some other rare books. Unfortunately, > it's not opened on weekends. When school gets out, I'll head over. There was > also another journal written by someone named BIRKBECK. I think he married > into the WOODS family also. They have both books there. > > I'll keep you posted about John MICHELS/Margaret THOMPSON. > > Beth > > BSmith7439@aol.com >

Pat: No, I don't have any information on Margaret Thompson right now. this would be wonderful to get! Thank you much! Sue Fritz

Pat: Thank you so much for this information on John and Margaret Thompson Michels....very helpful! Sue Fritz

Dear Sue, You must have read my mind because I was just getting ready to write to you! Before I forget, I live in NJ. My dad was born in IL and moved to the east coast after WWII when he married my mother. I was looking for John and Margaret MICHELS today on the census records at the Historical Society, but I didn't have any luck. (The Historical Society only has up to 1850, so I'll wait until the next time I go to the Nat'l Archives.) Maybe they moved out of the county? I think that the Mary THOMPSON who married William WOODS was unrelated. Oh, I found out that I can see a copy of that journal kept by John Woods of the settlement of Albion. They have a copy in Phila. in the bldg. next to the Historical Society, where they keep some other rare books. Unfortunately, it's not opened on weekends. When school gets out, I'll head over. There was also another journal written by someone named BIRKBECK. I think he married into the WOODS family also. They have both books there. I'll keep you posted about John MICHELS/Margaret THOMPSON. Beth BSmith7439@aol.com

Beth: there were several Thompson families, probably like the WOODS/WOOD families. Don't know if there is a connection with the different Thompson's or not. Sue

Beth: the only reference I have found to Margaret Thompson that married John Michels was that she was the daughter of Moses and Rachel, and was presumably born in England. Very confusing. So my answer is...I don't know where she was born, but I would guess probably in IL. Let me know if you find anything. By the way, where do you live? I can't remember if we have exchanged addresses or not. I am in Peoria, IL. Sue

Dear Sue, I just went back and read your note again; I see where your THOMPSON came from. Was there just one family, or were there others? Did any of your THOMPSON come from England? Maybe the Mary THOMPSON who married William WOODS was unrelated? Beth

Dear Sue, Seeing your note about the THOMPSON family reminded me about the two connections my MICHELS/WOODS family has with your THOMPSON family. I'm going to the Historical Society today, and I'll see if I can find anything about John MICHELS and Margaret THOMPSON. When did the THOMPSONS come to Edwards Co.? Was Margaret born in IL or England? The other connection is William WOODS, born 1800, and Mary THOMPSON, born 1819. At first I thought she was a second wife because of the age difference, but their first child was born in 1839, so I guess not. I just checked my census records, and I see that Mary was born in England, so I'm assuming that your Thompson family was from England. I'll let you know if I find anything. Beth

I'm looking for any information concerning the Holland Morris family in Edwards County in the period of 1829 as shown by the birth of: Benjamin F. MORRIS, b. abt 1829, Edwards County, Illinois, d. 21 Jul 1914 Trimble County, Ky. ? Any information concerning this family would be greatly appreciated. Thank You, Harold Granville Morris

I am searching for any little bits of information on my Edwards Co. relatives. James Overstreet, my ggggrandfather, arrived in Edwards Co by 1818. He was married in 1817 in Crawford Co. to Susanna Holland. They had two children, William Henry Harrison Overstreet and Martha Ann Overstreet. James died in Nov, 1839, Edwards Co and Susanna had predeceased him between July, 1836 and Nov 1839. My gggrandfather, William HH Overstreet married Mary Anna Carney, daughter of Thomas Carney and Nancy Susan Warmouth. Martha Overstreet married Jackson Stennett. The Carney's left Edwards Co in about 1842, settling in Barry Co, Missouri. William Overstreet followed him to Barry Co about 1846. Do you have any information on these families, especially James Overstreet, Susanna Holland and Martha Ann (Overstreet) Stennett? -

I am seeking any information on the family of Moses and Rachel FORD THOMPSON; came to Edwards Co. about 1818 from TN, originally from Mecklenburg Co.,NC. Moses was born @1775, married Rachel in 1795 in NC; Moses died in Edwards Co. in 1841; have identified the following 3 children (but believe there were others): 1) Moses L. THOMPSON b.1808 TN; married 3x 1) 1827 to Elvira CARSON-had 7 children with her; 2) Susannah ELY in 1847-had 4 children with her; 3) Mary @1866-had 1 son with her; known children of Moses L. Thompson: William R. b.@1832 Henry F. b.@1835 James b.@1836 Jackson b.@1838 Melvina b.@1849 Elizabeth b.@1852 Franklin P. b.@1854 John W. b.@1858 Harry b.@1867 Moses L. Thompson died 1873; 2) Martha Jennings Thompson b.1817 TN, Married Aaron Adamson in Edwards Co. in 1835-had 7 children; married Joseph Hedrick in 1852-had 5 children; Martha died in 1901; was my gggrandmother; 3) Margaret Thompson b.1825, married John Michels in 1843; Would love to share information with others researching this family. Sue Fritz Trinity400@aol.com

I am doing research on Native Americans who settled in the area and "passed as whites" during the time when it was illegal for Indians to reside in Illinois. This includes my own family, Ratley in White, Wayne, Jefferson, and Hamilton. Any help will be appreciated. Ron Bogart, Salem, IL

-----Original Message----- From: Judy and Tim Tillyer [mailto:jtillyer@sdcoe.k12.ca.us] Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 1998 3:27 PM To: ILEDWARDS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Mortality Schedules/HUNT I notices alot of activity about HUNT so I checked the 1860,1870, and 1880 mortality schedules for HUNT. This is what I found: Francis H. age 22 d. in Apr 1870 in Allison, Lawrence Co., Ill of pneumonia. She was b. in Ill Sarah H. age 60 widow d. in Madison, Richland Co., of pneumonia. She was b. in KY unnamed 12 day old boy d. in Apr 1880 in Honeycreek, Crawford Co., of cyanosis. His parents were both b. in Ill Alexander H. H. age 16 d. in May 1880 in Jackson, Effingham Co., of Typhoid Fever. He was a farmer , b. in Ill. His father was b. in Ohio and mother in Ind J. Charles H. age 27 d. in Apr 1880 in Granville, Jasper Co. of "Gathering on the Leg." He was a farmer b. in Ill. His father was b. in Ohio and mother in Ind. Lucy H. H. age 3 died in Apr 1880 in Mt Carmel, Wabash Co. of "burned up." She and her parents all were b. in Ill Tim TILLYER

Thanx for the generous offer. I am looking for the Atwood family. In particular, George W Atwood b Apr 18 1829 and d. Feb 3 1905 in Marshall. Any info on him. Thanx :) G

Terry, All I can say is WOW!! and thank you. Karen

Karen Carlyle wrote: > > Hi, > I'm looking for information on the ancestors of Ira E. McKIBBEN of > Albion. He married Mayme NAGLE in 1929. This was apparently his second > marriage. He was born in Albion abt. 1887 to Edward E McKibben and Mary > Jane Bunting. I would like to know more about his parents and siblings, > if any. > > Thanks in advance. > Karen EDWARD E. McKIBBEN George W. McKIBBEN, Sr. (1834-1914), a member of a family of 13 children, the son of William and Louisa [POSEY] McKIBBEN, was born at Marietta, Ohio. The family moved to Edwards County in 1850 and settled in the western part of the county. He was married December 15, 1857 to Harriet A. WEST (1837 - 1915), daughter of the Edward WESTs, one of the pioneer citizens of French Creek Precinct. Harriet and George settled in the vicinity of Ellery where he farmed until they moved to their home on West Main Street in Albion. They had seven sons and three daughters. They were William H., Morris, George W., Edward E., Alice (STROUP), Violet (DIXON), Nellie, Charles, and Ulysses. Edward Everett McKIBBEN (1862-1939) married Mary Jane BUNTING (1865-1907) in 1887. She was the daughter of George BUNTING (1825-1870), who was born in Surrey, England, and Nancy McCOLLUM BUNTING (1838-1922). George and Nancy were married in Edwards County in 1854. Nancy was the granddaughter of Charles (1792-1859) and Eleanor MAY BUNTING (1794-1838) of Surrey, England. Charles and Eleanor sailed across the ocean in 1830 in a sailship from Quainton, England, came up the Ohio River to Shawneetown and then to a farm west of Albion. Edward E. and Mary Jane McKIBBEN moved to his farm in Wayne County where they lived until August, 1905 when they moved to West Main Street in Albion. They had five children: Ira E. (1887-1964), Lyman John (1890), Alice A. (1891-1968), Raymond William (1893), Ella Nancy (1895-1952). Ira E. McKIBBEN married Wilma BUSEFINK and they had two children: Nile Robert and Mary Katherine. A second marriage was to Mayme NAGLE. Lyman J. married Jessie WARD of West Salem in 1913. Raymond married Hannah FEARHEILY in 1917. They have one son, Dr. Joseph Edward McKIBBEN (1920), Winter Haven, Florida, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Joseph married Annette JOHNSON in 1944. Ella married Joe VANDEVER. Alice A. married Herbert G. FRANKLAND in 1916. They had two children George Edward (1917) and Mary Anna (1919). George married Betty Anne SINGLETON; they live in St. Petersburg, Florida and have two children George Thomas (1947) and Rebecca Anne FRENCH (1950) and one grandchild Valerie Renee FRANKLAND (1977). Mary Anna married Chester GILLETTE in 1967 and they reside in Albion. SOURCE: "History of Edwards Co., IL - Volume One", 1980, Edwards County Historical Society. Taylor Publishing Company: Dallas, TX. Terry Harper

I noticed several people asking questions about the MC KIBBEN & HUNT families, so I decided to check my data and I found one person from each family who married into my MICHELS/CHENOWETH line. I don't know if anybody could use this info., but I'll post it just in case. Dora Alice HUNT married Clinton A. CHENOWETH, born 1866, on 3/18/1891. Their children were Earl Henry 1892; Elsie 1898; Bessie Hunt 1900; and Bertha Annette 1910. I have a lot of info. on CHENOWETH family, if anyone needs it. Raleigh MC KIBBEN married Ada Lucille MICHELS, born 8/31/1907. I don't have any more facts on him, but I have plenty of details on Ada Lucille. Let me know if you need any more info. Beth BSmith7439@aol.com

Hello Pat, Thank you for contacting me. I did have someone in Clay County do a look-up for me and they were unable to find anything. I am going to try checking Clay County myself next month when I'm back there. Susan is buried in Wayne County. I will make copies for you of my Hunt materials. Diane Pat Holsworth wrote: > > In response to the "hunt" for James J. Hunt Jr. - I found James and Susan > and family in Ingraham Prairie, Clay Co. IL in 1860 census. Have you tried > Clay Co. cemeteries? > Pat Holsworth > 36 Stewart Court > Oberlin, OH 44074 > (440)774-1911 > > ----------

In response to the "hunt" for James J. Hunt Jr. - I found James and Susan and family in Ingraham Prairie, Clay Co. IL in 1860 census. Have you tried Clay Co. cemeteries? Pat Holsworth 36 Stewart Court Oberlin, OH 44074 (440)774-1911 ----------

Diane, Could you also send Hunt info to me, too, or to the list? I descend from Catherine Hunt and Henry Kelley through their son Jefferson Kelley. Pat Holsworth 36 Stewart Court Oberlin, OH 44074 (440)774-1911 ---------- > From: Diane Lehner <dlehner@qmail.com> > To: ILEDWARD-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ILEDWARD-L] Hunt Family 1816 > Date: Tuesday, June 02, 1998 12:46 PM > > Hi Jon, > > I haven't touched base with you in a long time, but I think > I may have some new Hunt info for you. I will go through my stuff and > see what I have. > > Diane Bunting Lehner > > Baxter, Jon wrote: > > > > Seeking information on John HUNT and wife Martha Jenkins who moved to > > Edwards Co Illinois in abt 1816 from Bracken Co. KY. Daughter Caty Hunt and > > husband Henry Kelley also arrived at same time. > > > > Interested in exchanging information on any members of this family, many of > > which joined the Mormon Church and ended up in Utah. >