Patti, My ggrandfather, Aaron Harrell, in his 2nd marriage, married Mary Ellen Hardsock Beck 1862 (b. 1834, OH; d. 1922, Effingham Co. IL; bur. Altamont, Effingham Co. IL, Salem Cem.) in Effingham Co., IL. In an old, old Harrell family Bible ,which I have and probably started in the family with this Aaron Harrell and his 1st wife, Cinthia Ann Kelso, there is listed a James Beck which died on Oct.21, 1882. This is probably a son from her Beck marriage, but I have no idea. Although the dates don't coincide with your James Beck, there has to be a connection. This doesn't really solve anything for your search, but it is interesting. Good luck in your search and should I uncover any pertinent info I will contact you. Gene Harrell Dallas, TX [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: Patricia L Strickler <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 26, 2000 10:47 AM Subject: [ILEFFING-L] James and Susan (Hardsock) Beck > Hello all! I am looking for family info on James Beck, born in Harrison > Co., OH around the year 1818 and who came to Effingham Co. around 1851. > James married first to Maria Van Winkle, and when she died in 1852, he > married Susan Hardsock on 07 Jul 1853. Susan was a niece to James' > first wife. > With Maria, James had the following known children: > Susan b. c1844 > Sarah b. c1846 > Hester Elnora b. c1848 > > With Susan he had the following known children: > William b. c1857 > Mariah b. 1860 > Margaret b. c1866 > > > James died on 10 Feb 1893 and is buried in the Beck cemetery. I am > interested in this man mainly because I have reason to believe (court > documents filed against a man with this name) that he was the father to a > son born out of wedlock in 1836 to my ancestor's daughter, Julia Ann > Browning, back in Harrison Co., OH. > I would therefore like to know about his children if possible, as they > would be relations to the boy I speak of, Washington Browning. Also, any > infor about his elder male relatives.....anyone named Washington?? > Curiosity sparks my query. :) > Thanks to all. > > Patti (Browning) Strickler > Arlington TX > email: [email protected] >