Hi I am looking for a copy of a Historocal Atlas of Fulton Co. Ill but don't know the year. I hear ther is a picture of a Lovell farm in it. All so interested in the Fulton Co, history book. Is there a Lovell list out here to join? Thank you Sharon under the sign of the wolfe

I am seeking contact with anyone with information on my great-grandfather, Hugh LaMaster, who edited the Fulton County "Republican" in the l840s and l850s and was a friend of Lincoln. He may be the ancestor of Illinois residents named WEBER, COOPER, RICE, and LIGGETT. Dean B. Mahin DUMahin@aol.com Charlotte NC

I understand from the cemetery records that my GGGrandmother, Merian(Millie) Bartles is buried in the Coal Creek "Dunkard" Cemetery. I do not know if her tombstone is readable but I would be more than happy to pay someone to take a couple of pictures of the tombstone. Her birth was October 6, 1811, and she died Feb. 9, 1885. If there is anyone out there that could help me please send me an e-mail to wmdeb@aol.com. Maxine

Fred Lee Kerby was born 1877 in Benadotte, Fulton County. His father was Charles Edward Kerby, who died in Putnam Township, Fulton County. Fred had a brother, named Charles Wesley Kerby born 1880 in Cuba, Fulton County, Illinois. Fred married Ethel May Lawyer about 1905. Ethel came from Tennessee, McDonough County, Illinois. Ethel's Father was William Benton Lawyer, and her mother Mary Elizabeth Lowderman. Fred's brother Charles W. Kerby, married Mary E. Stevens. They had one child, Gladys. I would like to hear from any one who knows about or has an interest in any of these people.

Does anyone on this list know if there are city directories available for Canton in teh 1910-1920 period? I have a death certificate for Margaret JONES who died in Canton in October 1916. Mrs. Jones was reported in her obituary as having died at the home of her daughter. No name for the daughter was given however. The information on the DC was given by a Mrs. J D Evans who I presume was her daughter. The Evan's address was given as being in Dayton, OH. Queries in OH city directories have not shown a Mrs. Evans at the address given. I am wondering if she was only visiting there and actually lived with her mother at the Canton address. A directory could clear up the confusion. Anyone have any information to help? thanks for any tidbit! Debbie in California Abudebbie@aol.com

Hi Al, I have an old copy of this book. I'll take a look tonight and see if I can find the info you're looking for. I can email you a pdf file of the page(s) if you'd like. George "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants to see us happy." --Benjamin Franklin > -----Original Message----- > From: Al Fischer [mailto:amf@gorge.net] > Sent: Thursday, March 18, 1999 4:26 AM > To: ILFULTON-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: History of Fulton County book > > > In 1850 Jacob BAYLESS was living in Cass Twp., Fulton Co. There is a > brief Biographical of Jacob in the "History of Fulton County, Illinois", > published by Chas. C. Chapman (1879), pg 585. If any one has access to > this book, I would like a copy of the bio. Please contact me at my > e-mail address. > > Thank you, > > Al Fischer amf@gorge.net > >

Re: Holmes. Carole, did your Holmes originally come from Tennessee? Did they get to Fulton or McDonough County? Maureen Solomon

In 1850 Jacob BAYLESS was living in Cass Twp., Fulton Co. There is a brief Biographical of Jacob in the "History of Fulton County, Illinois", published by Chas. C. Chapman (1879), pg 585. If any one has access to this book, I would like a copy of the bio. Please contact me at my e-mail address. Thank you, Al Fischer amf@gorge.net

Does anyone have info on Hugh Allen HOLMES b. ca 1822 Lawrence Co., IN? He married 1. Mary PHILLIPS 29 Jul 1849 in Brown Co., IN. Marriage 2. Keziah BURNS 31 Mar 1858 in Fulton Co., IL.

In the 1880 Census for Sedgwicke Co. KS my grt. grt. grandmother was listed as Anna and born in Illinois. I have no idea what county she was born in that is why I have gone to the county list of IL for help. I went to the LDS center and her husband had a pedigree and that is where I found her listed as Rhoda Ann Chapman, but someone had guessed that she had been born in 1849 in Nashville, Davidson Co, TN. So would you please help me find her and thanks and blessings to you. Pastor Barbara

Researching family of Samuel and Juda Gillett who came to IL ca. 1840 from OH. Settled first Hancock county. Then to Fulton County where son W. Jasper (William) became a doctor. He m. Martha Michel from McDonough County and moved to Kansas. He and brother Andrew fought in civil war. Martha's father died in civil war. Hope to make contact with other descendants. MLMSolomon@aol.com

How Do I post a Message?? I am researching the Samuel and Juda Gillett family who came from Ohio to Hancock County ca. 1840 and later to Fulton County where son W. Jasper (William) Gillett became a doctor. Married Martha Michel from McDonough County. Later moved to Labette Co. Kansas. Samuel and Juda had very large family. At least two sons served in civil war. Maureen Solomon, MLMSolomon@aol.com

I need to know how much it cost to get the foloowing documents from Fulton County Court house: Birth record Marriage Record Death certificate Can any one help me? CeaCea

Hi- I'm new to the list and researching Nathan WORLEY b. abt 1824 OH and Amanda ROBINSON b. abt. 1829 IN. They came to Fulton County bef. 1848. Daughters Susan Ellen b. abt 1848 Fulton Co. and Sarah Elizabeth b. 4 Apr 1851 in Buckheart Township, Fulton Co. The family moved on to IA in the later 1850s. Associated surname: HAGGIN Hoping to find any connections to this family or references in local histories/biographies. Thanks, Tracie Tlblackmn@aol.com Researching: A.NDERSON (NOR>MN>SD) B.EVAN/BIVEN (IN>IL) B.LACKMAN (MA>CT>RI>NY>OH>KS) B.RYAN (MD>PA>OH>IL>KS) H.AGGIN/HAGIN (KY>SD>IA) K.RAUSE/R (WPRU>SD) M.AHONEY (IRE>CAN>IA>SD) M.cNERNEY (IRE>SCOT>CAN>IA) P.RICE (OH) P.UCKETT (IN>IL) S.TEWART (IL>KS) W.ALTON (OH>IA) W.ORLEY (OH>IL>IA)

Please do not respond to me concerning this post. It came from Jane ?. Her email address is at the end of the message. Thank you. Richard -------------------------------------- >I have my ggg gradmothers bible. I thought it was posted to the Fulton County >Web site, but after checking I couldn't find it or connect to the web site >coordinator. Therefore, I am posting it here in case anyone can use the >information. > >On the inside of the back cover recorded in ink: > >Birth Name When Born Where Born > >Joseph S. Clark Feb. 28, 1820 Bedford, Co, Virginia >Sarah J. Evans Nov. 17, 1830 Lynchburg, Virginia > Eva J. June 17, 1857 Lewistown, Ill > Eda V. (aka Ida) Sept 20, 1858 Lewistown, Ill > Charles E. March 2, 1860 Lewistown, Ill > Henry S. Sept. 9, 1861 Lewistown, Ill > Clement V. March 9, 1863 Lewistown, Ill > Clarence L. Oct. 11, 1866 Lewistown, Ill > >Inside the back cover recorded in pencil: > > J (or perhaps H) Ralph August 9, 1890 Cuba, Ill > Clarence L. (illegible word) Died April 22, 1900 > Henry S. Died Sept 17, >1915 > Eva J. Died Oct 11, 1915 > Sarah J. Died Aug(?smudged print) 21, >1901(?) > Joseph S. died May 23, >1877 > >The following inscriptions appear on the last page of the bible: > >This bible is for ruby from Mother > >Joseph Seldon Clark to Sarah Jane Evans were united in Marriage on Sept 17th >1856. > > >Hope this helps someone in their search. > >Jane, Email me at: jane@mn.csoft.com

Just to let you know that my Dad ,Levi Shelton Mason ,born in your county,was killed Friday early AM as a result of a car accident in Two Rivers,Wisconsin ,where he had resided for the last 22 years.He was born February 19,1915 and passed away March 5,1999. He had fought in WW#2 .He had been with the men that landed at Normandy June 6,1944. He was taken prisoner by the Germans at the Sigfried Line Oct.3,1944. He was released 6 months later by the Russian Army. I would greatly appreciate hearing any info about my Dad,his family,his life... He will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Karen Mason Holverson Please contact me at karen@baraboonow.com His Dad: Robert James Mason His Mom:Sadie Bell Kime

any one there do look ups in 1850 census. I'am looking for Benedict Burrows and family .They owned land there in 1843. Thank you so much. Alberta Burrows Taz1760@aol.com

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Hi Listers--Just received a death certificate on my Margaret Jones who died in 1916 in Canton. She was said to have been living with her daughter at the time. The person on the certificate who supplied the information was MRS. J. D. EVANS. I think this is probably her daughter. I have two daughters who I only know first names on, Kate (probably Catherine) and Lizzie (probably Elizabeth). Does anyone have EVANS in Fulton? Do you recognize this information? Kate and Lizzie were born in IL in 1872 and 1874. The rest of the family turned up in Macon MO at some point after 1880. The girls' father died in Bevier in 1898. ANy and all help appreciated! Debbie in California

Here is another biography with a Fulton Co. connection; taken from the 1891 "Biographical History of Pottawattamie Co, Iowa," p. 515: JOSEPHUS KIRBY, (b. Warren Co, IL, March 19, 1858), son of ISAAC KIRBY (b. Green Co, PA) who was the son of JOSEPH KIRBY. ISAAC KIRBY married ELIZA ANN BAILEY and settled in Peoria Co, IL in 1850, then to Warren Co. JOSEPHUS KIRBY married May 30, 1882, to CLARA BELLE YOHO, who was born in Fulton County, IL, daughter of JASPER and MARY E. (COLLINS) YOHO. Mr. Yoho, eldest son of THOMAS and ELIZA JANE YOHO, was born at Mansfield, OH, May 25, 1837; was a mechanic; married Dec 17, 1861, and had 3 children: Clara B., Dora A., and William J. He died October 15, 1871. Mrs Yoho was born in Hancock Co, IL, Feb 21, 1843, and was still living when this bio was written in 1891. Hope this helps someone. Regards, Mona Sarratt Knight