Hi, I was real happy to hear rthere is a Fayette county list. Almost all my ancestors ended up there LOL. I haven't seen any mail yet so thought I would be bold and write. I'm real brave on puter but shy otherwise :-)) I would like to find a connection for the Vandalia Currys and all the Currys in Shelby County. I have Adam Samuel and Martha J. Murray Curry having my great grandfather in 1842 in KY-Anderson Curry who married Elizabeth Ann (Betsey) Pruett. Anderson and Betsey had several children in Vandalia and the area. My grandfather was George Benjamin Curry who married Ella Amelia Schulte. Their son Anderson Rudolph Curry was my father. He married Clara Juanita Boaz. I would love to hear from any connections to these families. I just feel there has got to be a connection there somewhere- there were bunches of Currys in Shelby Co. Hope some one has the answer to my puzzle. Thanks, Dianne Curry Morris

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It looks like the lists are down. I mean all the RootsWeb lists. I have no idea what is going on, but if you get this then it's not down! LOL Now, that really makes sense! Terry

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WOULD BE GLAD TO HELP BUT DON'T HAVE ANY OF THOSE FAMILIES

Doris: Let's try it this way. Descendants of Thomas DURBIN Generation No. 1 1. THOMAS1 DURBIN died Abt. 1697 in Baltimore Co., Maryland. He married MARY DOWNS. Child of THOMAS DURBIN and MARY DOWNS is: 2. i. SAMUEL2 DURBIN , SR., b. Abt. 1697, (1689?); d. 19 September 1752, Frederick Co., Maryland. Generation No. 2 2. SAMUEL2 DURBIN , SR. (THOMAS 1) was born Abt. 1697 in (1689?), and died 19 September 1752 in Frederick Co., Maryland. He married ANN LOGSDON 04 July 1723 in St.Paul's, Baltimore, Maryland1, daughter of WILLIAM LOGSDON and HONORA O'FLYNN. Children of SAMUEL DURBIN and ANN LOGSDON are: i. SARAH3 DURBIN, b. 19 September 1724, St.Paul's, Baltimore, Maryland2; m. WILLIAM GABRIEL MCKENZIE, St.Paul's, Baltimore, Maryland. ii. WILLIAM DURBIN, b. 04 January 1725/26, St.Paul's, Baltimore, Maryland3; m. MARY (MARGARET) PAULSON, St.Paul's, Baltimore, Maryland. 3. iii. SAMUEL DURBIN , JR., b. 29 January 1726/27, Baltimore, Maryland; d. 11 February 1808, Allegany Co., MD. iv. ANN DURBIN, b. 17304. v. THOMAS DURBIN, b. 13 July 1732, St.Paul's, Baltimore, Maryland5; d. 03 April 1810, Frederick Co., Maryland6. vi. JOHN DURBIN, b. 1734, Maryland7; d. 1831, Christian Co., Illinois8; m. HONORA LOGUE, 1760. vii. MARGARET DURBIN, b. 11 July 1736, St.Paul's, Baltimore, Maryland9; d. 20 March 1795, Holiday Cove, West Virginia10. viii. NICHOLAS DURBIN, b. 1738, Maryland11; d. 1811; m. HONOR LOGSDON. 4. ix. MARY DURBIN, b. December 1739, Maryland; d. 1818, Allegany Co., MD. 5. x. CHRISTOPHER DURBIN, b. 13 July 1741, Baltimore, Maryland; d. December 1825. xi. EDWARD DURBIN, b. 174312. xii. BENJAMIN DURBIN, b. 30 March 1748, Maryland13; d. 20 November 1815, Carroll Co.,Maryland14. xiii. HONOR DURBIN, b. 175015. Generation No. 3 3. SAMUEL3 DURBIN , JR. (SAMUEL 2, THOMAS 1) was born 29 January 1726/27 in Baltimore, Maryland16, and died 11 February 1808 in Allegany Co., MD17. He married COMFORT LOGSDON Abt. 1750, daughter of WILLIAM LOGSDON and ANN DAVIS. Child of SAMUEL DURBIN and COMFORT LOGSDON is: 6. i. BENJAMIN4 DURBIN, b. Abt. 1770; d. 09 September 1851, Knox County, Ohio. 4. MARY3 DURBIN (SAMUEL 2, THOMAS 1) was born December 1739 in Maryland18, and died 1818 in Allegany Co., MD. She married RAPHAEL (RALPH) LOGSDON 1756 in Maryland, son of JOHN LOGSDON and MARGARET WOOLEY. Children of MARY DURBIN and RAPHAEL LOGSDON are: i. RACHAEL4 LOGSDON, b. 1760, Maryland; m. GEORGE PAYNE. ii. MARGARET LOGSDON, m. GEORGE SAPP. iii. MARY LOGSDON. iv. NANCY (ANN) LOGSDON. v. SARAH LOGSDON. vi. JEMIMAH (ANJEMIAH) LOGSDON, b. 1757, Maryland19; d. 10 February 1832, Pennsylvania ?. 7. vii. HONORA LOGSDON, b. 1777; d. 1844. 5. CHRISTOPHER3 DURBIN (SAMUEL 2, THOMAS 1) was born 13 July 1741 in Baltimore, Maryland20, and died December 1825. He married MARGARET BROWN PARKINSON in Maryland. Children of CHRISTOPHER DURBIN and MARGARET PARKINSON are: i. EDWARD4 DURBIN. ii. JOHN J. DURBIN, b. 1769, MO; m. (1) PATIENCE LOGSDON; m. (2) PATIENCE LOGSDON, 08 April 1793, Madison Co., Kentucky. Generation No. 4 6. BENJAMIN4 DURBIN (SAMUEL 3, SAMUEL 2, THOMAS 1) was born Abt. 1770, and died 09 September 1851 in Knox County, Ohio21. He married ELIZABETH LOGUE 09 May 1793 in Allegany Co., MD22. Child of BENJAMIN DURBIN and ELIZABETH LOGUE is: i. NANCY5 DURBIN, b. 1797; m. ISAAC DIAL, 20 January 1818, Knox County, Ohio23. 7. HONORA4 LOGSDON (MARY 3 DURBIN, SAMUEL 2, THOMAS 1) was born 1777, and died 1844. She married DANIEL LOGUE 02 September 1795 in Alleghany Co., Maryland, son of JAMES LOGUE. Children of HONORA LOGSDON and DANIEL LOGUE are: i. RICHARD5 LOGUE, d. 1842. ii. SARAH (SALLY) LOGUE. iii. RACHAEL LOGUE. iv. JOHN SMITH LOGUE, b. 1796, Mt.Savage, Alleghany Co., Maryland; d. 07 September 1860, Louden Twp., Fayette Co., Illinois; m. (1) ELIZABETH MCKENZIE, 29 April 1824, Union Twp., Knox Co., Ohio; m. (2) HANNAH DIAL, 13 March 1842, Fayette Co., Illinois24. v. MARGARET (PEGGIE) LOGUE, b. 1797, Alleghany Co., Maryland; m. GEORGE DIAL , JR., 21 January 1818. vi. RAPHAEL (RALPH) LOGUE, b. 1797, Alleghany Co., Maryland; m. CATHERINE MCKENZIE. vii. HONORA LOGUE, b. Abt. 1800. viii. MARY E. LOGUE, b. 07 September 1801, Maryland; d. 09 April 1857, Fayette Co., Illinois; m. AARON MCKENZIE, 19 May 1820. ix. NANCY LOGUE, b. 16 March 1803; d. 12 December 1879; m. GABRIEL MCKENZIE, 29 April 1824, Knox Co., Ohio. x. JAMES LOGUE, b. 25 June 1808, Knox Co., Ohio; d. 25 February 1874. Endnotes 1. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 2, p.115. 2. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 2, p.39. 3. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 1, p. 46. 4. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 2, p.39. 5. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 2, p.39. 6. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 1, p.46. 7. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 2, p.39. 8. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 2, p.39. 9. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 2, p.39. 10. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 1, p.145. 11. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 2, p.39. 12. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 2, p.39. 13. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 2, p.39. 14. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 1, p.46. 15. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 2, p.39. 16. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 2, p.39. 17. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 2, p.41. 18. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 2, p.39. 19. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 1, p.389. 20. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 2, p.39. 21. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 1, p.104. 22. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 2, p.54. 23. Durbin and Logsdon Genealogy, vol. 1, p. 4. 24. Alenia McCord, Fayette County Illinois Marriage Record, (Publication of Fayette County Genealogical Society), Book Old A, p. 19, l.20.

At 01:21 PM 9/7/97 -0600, you wrote: >Judith, > Yes, that is the "right" Durbin family. Thank you so much. Paul and >Louisa were my husband's ggrandparents. Do you have any other info? >Thanks again, >Doris White > > 1860 Howard (now Avena) Twp., p. 125, 20 July 1860, P.O. Howard's Point 827 DURBAN (DURBIN), Geo. 35 farmer __ Ohio Harriet 29 Ohio Perry Allen 7 Ill 1850 census 10 Durbin, George 23 __ Ohio Harriet 18 Ohio On the same census page are records of: 7 Morris Durbin age 28 b. Md and wife Onora 24 b. Ohio 8 Samuel Durbin age 21 b. Ohio and wife Isabella 24 b. Md 9 In household of Barnard Hines age 38 and wife Mary age 45 b. MD: Baptist Durbin abe 18, Benjamin age 16, Mary age 13, (all born Ohio), Hannah M. age 11, Joseph age 5 (born Ill) [marriage record: Barney Hinds married Polly DURBIN , license dated 16 Nov. 1848, Book Old A, p.34, l.7] 12 MYERS, Joseph 55 farmer Md Rachel 33 VA James A. 17, Weston 15, (born MD) Ferdinand 13, Sarah Ann 11, Emily 9 Semantha 6 (born Ohio), Joshua M. 2, Leroy 1 (born Ill) I have older information on Durbins but don't know if I have the link to George Durbin. Perhaps someone else can supply that. Let me know if you want the Maryland/Ohio Durbin info. Judy Cameron Lanclos [email protected]

At 08:59 AM 9/7/97 -0600, you wrote: >Hi, > I am looking for information on the following people: >Lemuel Oliver Williams b 2/16/1879 in Hissing Laudon, Fayette Co. IL > d 2/18/1941 Fayette Co. > He married on 5/21/1898 in Fayette Co. > Mary Edna Florence Durbin b 8/16/1882 in Hissing Laudon > d 2/24/1966 Fayette Co. > His parents were Isaiah Williams and Christina Faulks > His siblings were Abraham, Ida, Joseph, Susan, & Emma Grace > Her parents were Paul Durbin and Sainza Homlman >For whatever reason, a G.T. Mills sent a paper of permission to allow >Lemuel to get married, as he was underage. He was Lemuel's legal >guardian. I would like any information on any of these people. I would >like to know why Lemuel had a legal guardian, where were his parents? >Also, any information on her parents would be appreciated. >Thank you, >Doris White > > > A group question first. Are we posting to the group so all can see the replies and share the information, or to the individual making the request? Doris, The marriage record from Fayette Co. has: Powell Durbin age 21 and Louisa Holman age 20 married 29 July 1876, affirmation by Powell, signed Paul Durbin. (Book Old B,p.12,l.5,No.505) Paul Durbin 42 farmer 2nd marriage residence Carson Twp b Effingham Co, Parents George Durbin and Ellen Myers and Nora A LESHER 19 res Loudon Twp b.Ind. p. Martin Lesher and Judah Iniard married 6 Dec. 1896 (B58) 1880 census: Loudon TWP p. 26 June 21, 1880 227 228 DURBIN, Paul 25 farm laborer Ill Md Ohio Louisa 25 wife Ill Tenn Ill John R 2 son, James M 1 son, Ill Ill Ill George Durbin married Harriet Myers 24 Oct 1849, Samuel Durbin swore George was over 21, Jos. Myers gave consent. Married by Catholic Priest at Teutopolis, Effingham Co.(Book Old A, p. 36, l.36). 1870 census Avena Twp. 199 DURBIN, George 42 farmer ___ ___ Ohio Harriet 30 Md Perry 16 Ill McKENZIE Elinor 13 Ill Is this the "right" Durbin family? Judith Cameron Lanclos Highland, CA

Hi, my name is Jerry Harrison and I have several Fayette County, Il, families. I would enjoy sharing information about the following: WRIGHT, CLOW, MATSON, SMITH, MILLER (plus Shelby County and Effingham County families JONES, PHILLIPS, THOMPSON). These families arrived in Illinois in the period 1830 - 1850. Regards, Jerry Harrison [email protected] Albuquerque, NM

MY HUSBAND'S FAMILY WAS FROM THE RAMSEY AREA, HIS LAST NAME IS LEACH AND HIS MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME WAS BROWN. THAT IS THE FAMILY I AM RESEARCHING, JAMES BROWN WAS HIS GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER. ALSO LAST MONTH A COUSIN ORAL BROWN PASSED AWAY AND I AM WONDERING IF ANYONE COULD SEND ME AN OBIT. FROM THE PAPER FOR HIM.WE LIVE IN COLO SPGS NOW. MY NAME AND ADDRESS ARE AS FOLLOWING KATIE LEACH 3002 HUDSON ST COLO SPGS CO 80910 THANKS

Hi, I am looking for information on the following people: Lemuel Oliver Williams b 2/16/1879 in Hissing Laudon, Fayette Co. IL d 2/18/1941 Fayette Co. He married on 5/21/1898 in Fayette Co. Mary Edna Florence Durbin b 8/16/1882 in Hissing Laudon d 2/24/1966 Fayette Co. His parents were Isaiah Williams and Christina Faulks His siblings were Abraham, Ida, Joseph, Susan, & Emma Grace Her parents were Paul Durbin and Sainza Homlman For whatever reason, a G.T. Mills sent a paper of permission to allow Lemuel to get married, as he was underage. He was Lemuel's legal guardian. I would like any information on any of these people. I would like to know why Lemuel had a legal guardian, where were his parents? Also, any information on her parents would be appreciated. Thank you, Doris White

Looking for information on the descendants of William L. SHEPPARD, born in Fayette County, 8 Aug 1868. He married Lucinda Elizabeth FRIEND (born 9 Nov 1868, Fayette Co.) on 17 Aug 1887. These were the parents of my grandmother, Grace Lydia SHEPPARD, born 24 Oct 1895 unknown location, IL. My grandmother had seven brothers and sisters. After her mother died in 1903, her father remarried. Grace was put in a foster home and eventually ended up in Lisbon, North Dakota. Bob Nobis Mesa, AZ [email protected]

Good Morning Jon, Sure you can order, and if you get your order in before November 15th the cost is only $25.00 plus $4.50 for postage. Just mail your order for the 1878 History of Fayette County, Illinois Reprint to the Fayette County Genealogical and Historical Society P. O. Box 177 Vandalia, IL 62471-0177 and that should take care of it. Eve Jon Hofmeister wrote: > > Good Morning Eve, > > Any chance on a newcomer getting an order in? > > Regards, > > --Jon Hofmeister

Hi Jerry, What do you want to know about P.G. Donaldson? I have his biography here if you want a copy. Eve Jerryblay wrote: > > Seeking info about Presley Garner Donaldson (1839-1920) from Fayette > and Montgomery Co., IL. His parents were William Caroll Donaldson > (1816 TN-1871 IL) and Elvina Hicks (1816 TN-1893 IL). > > Jerry Blaylock

Margie, What Linda actually wrote was a History of Bingham. It's a small pamplet type book. I am writing a book on the first families of Fayette County with a lot of help from cousins. There are many different people tracing thier families and we are trying to organize what is out there so far. Tell me what you need and I will send whatever I have that will help. Your best bet for Fayette County is: Linda Hanabarger e-mail [email protected] she is the editor of Fayette Facts, the quarterly magazine for Fayette County. Linda knows who is researching what lines and usually has some information. Eve [email protected] wrote: > > In a message dated 98-01-31 08:57:47 EST, Eve wrote: > > << There is a lady in Fayette County that wrote a book on the history of > Fayette County. I have it here somewhere. As soon as I find it I can > mail you a copy. Also I have copies of the early minutes from the > Primitive Baptist Church if you are interested. > > Eve >> > > I would be very interested to know more about this book. How large is the > book? Is it possible to have it placed into the Fayette County Homepage? Is > it an in-print book that can be purchased? Probably many others researching > in Fayette would also like to know what type of history is included. I am > researching NICHOLS - EVANS - MYERS - SMITH and related families from Bowling > Green and Carson Twp. > > Any info greatly appreciated. > > Margie Whitney, Cocoa, FL

Hello Jon, I will contact someone and find out what is going on. I will let you know something by tonight. Eve Jon Hofmeister wrote: > Good Morning, > > Speaking of the Fayette County Genealogical Society, does anyone belonging > to this society correspond on this list? > > On December 18, 1998, I sent a letter requesting three newsletter reprints > and a check for $18. My check was deposited by the society on January 25. > Today is March 8 and I still haven't received or heard anything. I can > understand time constraints on volunteers, but we are coming up on three > months without so much as a note of explanation. Is there a contact phone > number? Can anyone help me? > > Kindest Regards, > > --Jon from Philadelphia > > > ---------- > > From: [email protected][SMTP:[email protected]] > > Reply To: [email protected] > > Sent: Sunday, March 07, 1999 5:58 PM > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: Re: [ILFAYETT-L] Help, please > > > > Just send your request for birth, death and marriage records to : > > Fayette County Clerk > > Vandalia, Illinois 62471 > > > > You also might want to contact: > > Fayette County Genealogical and Historical Society > > Vandalia, Illinois 62471 > > > > They are very helpful. They also publish a quarterly called "Fayette > > Facts" > > that is loaded with information. You can buy back issues too plus many > > other > > publications that they have available. > > > > Hope this helps. > >