Since Mary Ellen's parents were from the Mt Vernon area, and she and Charles ended up living in the area, I am guessing that they were married in Mt Vernon. Anyone have any other ideas? Kay In a message dated 4/16/2013 7:55:50 A.M. Central Daylight Time, jmcghee6@hughes.net writes: Register-News, Mt Vernon IL, Mon 4 Oct 2004 pg 7A BIRTHDAY JOHNSON CELEBRATES 81st BIRTHDAY (includes photo of Charles) A surprise birthday party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lee (Mary Ellen) JOHNSON in honor of Mr. Johnson's 81st birthday. The afternoon was spent visiting and looking at old photos. Cake and Ice cream were served. All five of the Johnson' children were present. They are Michael and Leona JOHNSON, Diane and Tim Van MATRE, Alan and Patty JOHNSON, all of Mt. Vernon, Teresa RUTLEDGE of Irvington and Lynnette REANEY of Woodlawn. Grandchildren are Lori GOWLER, Kristi COX, Jason and Rindy Van MATRE, Shad Van MATRE and Amanda and Eric GAINES, all of Mt. Vernon, Steven RUTLEDGE of Centralia and Tabitha, Mollie, Shelby and Halie REANEY, all of Woodlawn. Great-grandchildren are Lenzi GOWLER, Rylan Van MATRE and Rance CUMMINGS, all of Mt Vernon. The Johnsons are very active in their church, camping and family. I have Charles Lee "Hoss" JOHNSON b. 5 Sep 1923 HCI d. 28 Feb 2008 Mt Vernon IL m. Mary Ellen WHISENHUNT 29 Oct 1951 (where?) as s/o John JOHNSON (1882-1946) and Mary McMAHON