I was so interested that a few days ago Jan wrote of researching, among others, the SNIDER / SNYDER family of New Jersey. I wonder if there might be a connection with this family I'm working on. Huldah WALLING (b 1828 OH, d 1863 Fulton Co IL) m in Fulton Co in 1855 Thomas SNYDER (1833-1902). After Huldah died, Thomas remarried. But Huldah's father, Peter WALLING (1806-1885) , apparently lived with Thomas Snyder and worked with Thomas until Peter died. Elizabeth Ann WALLING (1839-1905) m in Fulton Co in 1859 David W. SNYDER (183 - aft 1880). Elizabeth Ann Walling was a cousin to Huldah Walling. David SNYDER may have been a brother or cousin to Thomas SNYDER. I work primarily on the WALLING family and would love to establish contact with some of the descendants of the WALLINGS who were in Fulton County in the 1840s-1880s. In general, these WALLINGS are descended from three brothers: John, Peter, and Lewis WALLING. All three of these brothers are buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Canton IL. Judy White

The only marriage found in Fulton County for Abraham Kaler is in Book B - Kaler, Abraham to Bolan, Louisa Mrs. August 22, 1858. Linda -----Original Message----- From: borts <borts@gte.net> To: ILFULTON-L@rootsweb.com <ILFULTON-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, July 15, 1999 8:15 PM Subject: seeking a marriage look-up >Hello, >I am new to this list so please forgive me if I am doing a no no. >I am seeking a some kind soul in Fulton County who has easy access to the >marriage records. The record I need is for Abraham Kaler who married >Lucinda _______ on 29 February, 1844 somewhere in Fulton County. I would be >happy to pay for this record if you can get me a copy. >Thank you >Nora >borts@gte.net >

Hello, I am new to this list so please forgive me if I am doing a no no. I am seeking a some kind soul in Fulton County who has easy access to the marriage records. The record I need is for Abraham Kaler who married Lucinda _______ on 29 February, 1844 somewhere in Fulton County. I would be happy to pay for this record if you can get me a copy. Thank you Nora borts@gte.net

Mary-checked out your THURMAN web site lots of info there-I nearly dropped my ____ when Isaw Isabella LUTZ. My ggrandmother-Mary Isabella m. LUTZ-wrong person here- Another thing struck me; naming practice of our early families-you have a William Guy DAVIS, I have a Guy LUTZ (believe his father to be William, son of William Henry LUTZ. Maybe just a coincidence-but it is not a common name, even now. I connect to Mary MARTIN, dau of Lewis, wife of Whitfield THARP Jr. There is a KNOTT connection-off hand, cannot recall. SNIDER-SNYDER-MASON-DAVENPORT are in my early New Jersey lines. Jan

Anyone familiar with this couple? I found the IGI record of Abner and Matilda THURMAN DARNEL (familysearch.com ). Married in Knox County, IL. 1839 -June 6. Would like any info on Matilda or Abner. Jan

Thought some would enjoy this-a bit late for the 4th of July-but the facts remain the same. Jan ----- Original Message ----- From: Horace Foster <buckfoster@worldnet.att.net> To: <mrschreiber@dmv.com> Sent: Friday, July 02, 1999 5:08 PM Subject: Re: [NJMORRIS-L] Fw: Happy 4th of July > Thanks for the Happy 4th of July message. I would be proud to find one of > these men in my line. > Jan > ----- Original Message ----- > From: peg <mrschreiber@dmv.com> > To: <NJMORRIS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, July 02, 1999 3:37 PM > Subject: [NJMORRIS-L] Fw: Happy 4th of July > > > > > > > > ---------- > > > From: peg <mrschreiber@dmv.com> > > > To: NJMORRIS@rootsweb.com > > > Subject: Fw: Happy 4th of July > > > Date: Friday, July 02, 1999 4:30 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------- > > > > > > > > The Declaration of Independence > > > > > > > > > > Few Americans are aware of the tremendous sacrifices made by the > > > brave and > > > > > selfless men who signed the Declaration of Independence. Have > > you > > > ever > > > > > wondered what happened to those men who signed the Declaration of > > > > > Independence? > > > > > > > > > > Five signers were captured by British as traitors and were > > tortured > > > before > > > > > they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked or burned. Two lost > > > their > > > > > sons in the Revolutionary army. Another had two sons captured. > > > Nine of > > > > > the 56 fought and died from wounds or the hardships of war. > > > > > > > > > > What kind of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. > > > > > Eleven > > > > > were merchants. Nine were farmers and large plantation owners-men > > > of means > > > > > and well educated. But they signed the Declaration of > > Independence, > > > > > knowing full well the penalty would be death if they were > > captured. > > > They > > > > > signed and pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred > > > honor. > > > > > > > > > > Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his > > > ships > > > > > swept from the seas by British navy. He sold his home and > > > properties to > > > > > pay his debts and died in rags. > > > > > > > > > > Thomas McKean was so hounded by the British that he was forced to > > > move his > > > > > family almost constantly. He served in Congress without pay and > > > his > > > > > family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken and > > poverty > > > was his > > > > > reward. > > > > > > > > > > Vandals or soldiers or both looted the properties of Ellery, > > > Clymer, Hall, > > > > > Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Rutledge and Middleton. > > > > > > > > > > Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy > > > jailed his > > > > > wife, after which she died within a few months. > > > > > > > > > > At the Battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that British > > > > > General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his > > > headquarters. > > > > > The owner quickly urged General Washington to open fire on the > > > dwelling. > > > > > The home was destroyed. Nelson died a bankrupt man. > > > > > > > > > > John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying. > > > Their 13 > > > > > children fled for their lives. His fields and grist mill were > > laid > > > > > waste. For more than a year, he lived in the forests and in > > caves, > > > > > returning home after the war to find his wife dead and his > > children > > > > > vanished. A few weeks later, he died from exhaustion and a broken > > > heart. > > > > > > > > > > Morris and Livingston suffered similar fates. > > > > > > > > > > Such were the stories and sacrifices of the American Revolution. > > > These > > > > > were not wild-eyed, rabble-rousing ruffians; they were > > soft-spoken > > > men > > > > > of means and education. They had security, but they valued > > liberty > > > more. > > > > > They pledged: "For the support of this Declaration, with a firm > > > reliance > > > > > on the protection of the Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to > > > each > > > > > other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor." > > > > > > > > > > Fifty-six members of the Continental Congress signed the > > > Declaration. Most > > > > > members signed it on Aug. 2, 1776; the remainder on later dates. > > > > > > > > > > Connecticut > > > > Huntington, Samuel > > > > Sherman, Roger > > > > > Williams, William > > > > > Wolcott, Oliver > > > > > > > > > > Delaware > > > > > McKean, Thomas > > > > > Read, George > > > > > Rodney, Caesar > > > > > > > > > > Georgia > > > > > Gwinnett, Button > > > > > Hall, Lyman > > > > > Walton, George > > > > > > > > > > Maryland > > > > > Carroll, Charles > > > > > Chase, Samuel > > > > > Paca, William > > > > > Stone, Thomas > > > > > > > > > > Massachusetts > > > > > Adams, John > > > > > Adams, Samuel > > > > > Gerry, Elbridge > > > > > Hancock, John > > > > > Paine, Robert T. > > > > > > > > > > New Hampshire > > > > > Bartlett, Josiah > > > > > Thornton, Matthew > > > > > Whipple, William > > > > > > > > > > New Jersey > > > > > Clark, Abraham > > > > > Hart, John > > > > > Hopkinson, Francis > > > > > Stockton, Richard > > > > > Witherspoon, John > > > > > > > > > > New York > > > > > Floyd, William > > > > > Lewis, Francis > > > > > Livingston, Philip > > > > > Morris, Lewis > > > > > > > > > > North Carolina > > > > > Hewes, Joseph > > > > > Hooper, William > > > > > Penn, John > > > > > > > > > > Pennsylvania > > > > Clymer, George > > > > > Franklin, Benjamin > > > > > Morris, Robert > > > > > Morton, John > > > > > Ross, George > > > > > Rush, Benjamin > > > > > Smith, James > > > > > Taylor, George > > > > > Wilson, James > > > > > > > > > > Rhode Island > > > > > Ellery, William > > > > > Hopkins, Stephen > > > > > > > > > > South Carolina > > > > > Heyward, Thomas, Jr. > > > > > Lynch, Thomas, Jr. > > > > > Middleton, Arthur > > > > > Rutledge, Edward > > > > > > > > > > Virginia > > > > > Braxton, Carter > > > > > Harrison, Benjamin > > > > > Jefferson, Thomas > > > > > Lee, Francis Lightfoot > > > > > Lee, Richard Henry > > > > > Nelson, Thomas, Jr. > > > > > Wythe, George > > > > > > > > > > Taken from Veteran of Foreign Wars Magazine dated June/July 1999 > > > > > > > > > > We should be truly grateful for men such these and hope that only > > > > > those such as these will be our leaders in the future. This > > Fourth > > > of July > > > > > tell someone you know about one of these men. > > > > > > > > > >

I am looking for information on my Great Great Grandparents, Thomas Sims Mooney and Marciella Josephine Mahanay Winters Mooney Hedden. Thomas Sims Mooney was born in Nova Scotia in 1856, married "Josephine" in Johnson County MO in 1881. He was first married to Sarah Golden who died after giving birth to their first child in 1878. He died in 1913 in Middlegrove IL, and is buried in Farmington. Marciella remarried Peter Hedden, and is also buried in Farmington. Her parents are said to be William C Mahanay and Lucinda Trapp. I have no idea where William Mahanay and Lucinda Trapp are buried. Is there anybody else searching this line? I can't seem to find any other information on them. Thank you Jerry Gray Brodhead WI

Hello Fulton County, I am looking for information about the BEAM family who migrated to Fulton County, Cass Township. I believe that WILLIAM and MARY BEAM are buried in Cuba Cemetery. I am checking to see if that is true. Anyone know?? I also am interested in information about a Saul Moore Beam who was a Doctor in the late 1800's. Was his brother the above mentioned WILLIAM? Does anyone have access to the 1870 Census. I need a lookup for William and Mary Davis Beam. I need proof as to where each was born. If someone could find that for me, I would appreciate the help. I am also interested to know who their parents were. Where could I find that?? Are there death records at the Courthouse?? I believe that one of the children of this William and Mary was John Wesley Beam who served in the Civil War and is buried at Wiley Cemetery. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Victoria Fletcher Smith Morton, Illinois Researching: HINDERLITER, HOWERTER, MARKLEY, BEAM, FORD, AYERSMAN, BAUGHMAN, FLETCHER, HODKINSON, ABBEY, OKELL, BASTRUS/BASTERS, MOHLER/MOHLOR

Don, I didn't see a previous message but I do have family information to share. I can send you a gedcom if you'd like, or I can send you photocopies through snail mail. Let me know what you need and I will get it out to you. John Berry and Louisa Byers were my ggggrandparents. Thanks, Michelle

On June 24th I sent the following message. Can you tell me if it was received. Thank You, Don. My maternal grandfather was Charles W. Bearce b-2/27/69. He was the son of Orson Bearce and Jane McNeil. Charles married Alice (Byers) Berry in Fulton Co., IL on 6/23/1900. Among their children was a daughter - Helen - who was my mother. Alice's mother was Louisa Byers b-about 1840 m-1/1/1860 to John Berry in Fulton Co. IL. Her parents were John Byers and Deborah Yarnell. If you have any information about these families I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks Don Magee hrs@wwnet.com

I am trying to find out who the parents are of Susan SLONEY b 1856 m Patrick TANEY 1879. Marriage in Avon, Fulton, Il performed by F.J.OREILLY, Catholic Clergyman. Thank you, Sue Bowman qdaa18a@prodigy.com ____

Would someone do a lookup in the 1860 census for an Issac Belville and family? Thanks so much. Carolyn

Marv, Any chance that one of your Beasley's worked for the Post Office in Canton, IL? I grew up there and knew a Mr. Beasley at the Post Office. Looking at the 1978 Canton phone book I see five Beasley's listed. The Mr. Beasley I remember was probably about my parent's age (both born in 1899) but I'm not sure of that, just that he was a "grown-up" and a very nice man. -Mary mmatthews@bwn.net

Good Morning all, Because of the kindness of another, I received the obit of Whitfield THARP Jr. The paper is yellow with age-but it is a treasure to me-the words, written on this 59 year old piece of paper, are one of the factors that propelled me into my addiction ----Genealogy! RITES AT FAIRVIEW FOR WHITFIELD THARP LONDON MILLS, Dec. 14-(Special.)---Funeral services for Whitfield Tharp Jr.(my ggrandfather) were held in Fairview at the home of his son, George, Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock by the Rev. J.P. Winter, with burial in Coak (L) Creek, cemetary. Whitfield Tharp, 84, a former resident of this place passed away Wednesday at the home of his son, George, in Fairview, where he recently had resided. Born in Fairview township, July 11, 1856, he married Miss Mary Martin, Feb. 14, 1882. To this union, were born four children, Mrs. Gertrude Lutz, (my grandmother) who passed away in December, 1918, George Tharp of Fairview with whom he made his home: Mrs. Clara Harkless of Bryant, and one child died at the age of four years. They lived in the vicinity of London Mills and Rapatee and followed farming until later years. Surviving descendants besides the two children are nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was one of a family of eight children of which only one survives, William Tharp, of Macomb. William mentioned above is the same William mentioned below. Williams THARP b.1849 Hunterdon County, NJ.-m.? Matilda ? b. ? NJ ? Catherine Anna THARP,(sister to William)b. 1847 Hunterdon County NJ.- m. Victor C. Hazlett in Hunterdon County, NJ-1865. William was in Neb. as was Catherine, in 1900. Believe Catherine remained in Ne., and William returned to IL. sometime between 1900 and 1940. Would appreciate any info. Any one familiar with this fellow? Jan

Seeking info on my gfather and his wife Sarah Ann Arabelle Allumbaugh. They lived in Canton in 1897 as that is where my father was born. Thank you, sincerely, M.S. Beasley ley

Thank you to everyone who's been so helpful with my questions. I'm hoping to find death and/or cemetery references for two of my Fulton County ancestors. John WORLEY d. after 1850 Margaret WORLEY d. after 1850 Does anyone have access to records such as these? Thank you. Jan

I don't know if I am doing this correct or not. I have my new website on the net now. ( www.pti alaska.net/~budr/ ) Tune in and I hope that it helps someone besides me. Bud in Alaska

I just read Jan's discrption of Fairview Cemetery. A Salute to the town of Fairview for great job of remembering Our Pioneers. Bud in Alaska

In a message dated 7/8/99 DesArtists@aol.com writes: << Does anyone on the list have access to an index for the 1860 and/or 1870 census records of Fulton County? I'm interested in any references to WORLEY. >> Hi Jan, These were found in theh 1870 census INDEX for Fulton Co.: Surname, Given name, age, sex, race, birthplace, census county, census locality, M593-roll, page WORLEY, J I C, 35, M, W, PA, FULTON, LEWISTOWN TWP, 223, 143 WORLEY, JOHN, 23, M, W, PA, FULTON, ASTORIA TWP, 222, 306 WORLEY, JOSIAH, 57, M, W, OH, FULTON, ASTORIA TWP, 222, 306 WORLEY, LOVA, 14, F, W, IL, FULTON, ASTORIA TWP, 222, 306 WORLEY, W C, 47, M, W, PA, FULTON, LEWISTOWN TWP, 223, 143 I have a WORLEY connection in my family. Are you familiar with Clara WORLEY married to Alma R. LUDLUM in Fulton Co. in 1866? Any info you might have would be appreciated. Evan

----- Original Message ----- From: Horace Foster <buckfoster@worldnet.att.net> To: <NJHUNTER-L@rootsweb> Cc: <NJ-L@rootsweb.com>; <ILKNOX-L@rootsweb.com>; <ILlFULTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, July 08, 1999 1:26 PM Subject: Fairview Cemetery, Fulton County, IL--WOW! > For those of you with early ancestors who came to reside in the Fulton > County, IL. area, some of you, must have family members that rest in the > Fairview Cemetery.. > > On Memorial Day of 1999, I took a ride to try find the resting place of my > grandparents, Samuel Earl and Gertrude Mae Tharp-Lutz. > > The drive to Fairview, Il., a farming community located in northern Fulton > county, not far from the Knox County border, is a bit off the beaten track. > > Driving thru Fairview, passing the Reformed Church of America, in the heart > of town, organized/pastored, first, by Rev.A.D. Wilson, (1837-1857), a > former New Jerseyian. ( it was the first Reformed Church west of the > Alleghenies, "A History of Fulton County in Spoon River Country 1818-1868). > > A turn to the right, in full view of the town, was a most impressive sight! > There I saw, American flags flying on tallllll talllll flag poles. (a > Francis Scott Key moment). > > Driving up to the open black wrought gates, there were several flagpoles > flanking each side. I had a feeling of stability, balance, and order. > > I moved slowly through the gates, on the freshly black-topped road. It is > the main road, thru the center of the cemetery. On both sides of the road, > the huge flagpoles, flags mounted and gently moving, had been evenly spaced, > several feet apart, stretching nearly half the length/width of the > cemetery. A wonderful sight to see! > > Fairview Cemetery is a "salute" to the early families who came to the area. > A special place, a true labor of love, by those currently residing in and > around the community of Fairview, Il.. > > I did not find my grandparents, yet, I will return to Fairview--- in the > fall. > > Jan >