Elizabeth was a daughter of his first wife? Isaac was the "baby" of the family. I have more on David and John and some of the earlier ones so I'll look forward to your postings. Cheryl

I do not think it is a problem with polygamy that was discontinued over 40 years ago. Also I don't think its a problem of bigamy. However, it is often the case that they need to prove that the Sarah Stout who married David Clark was really the same person as the Sarah Wimans who married Anthony Stout. According to check of the on line info Antony Stout married a Sarah Royal. No dates on Antony but the second husband of Sarah is lsited as Isaac Clark. It also shows his son David married Sarah Fuller. So manybe the problem is that they have two sets of claimants and its up to the applicants to find the proof to prove which is correct. Julia

Isaac Clark was my paternal 3rd great-grandfather. I descend through his daughter Elizabeth ( Betsy ) who married Enos Jewell. Enos and Becky had a son named John F. Jewell and my grandmother was a daughter of John F. Jewell ( Minnie M. Jewell ) Minnie had a brother William S. Jewell who was a lawyer, judge, state senator and was very well known in Fulton County, Illinois. I'd like to do some postings on my JEWELL and CLARK family soon. Eddy A. Flick ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cheryl Rothwell" <historysleuth@gmail.com> To: <ILFULTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 5:47 PM Subject: Re: [ILFULTON] Welcome > I am a double descendant of David and Sarah Winans Clark. The Clarks are > very tricky. There are multiple David Clarks and multiple Sarah Winans who > married Clarks. > > I'll get back to you off on the details of those Clarks who were never in > Fulton County. Hannah's mother married Isaac in Ohio before they went to > Fulton County. > > Cheryl Rothwell > > > ==== ILFULTON Mailing List ==== > To Subscribe to the mailing list in MAIL MODE send an email message to: > ILFULTON-L-request@rootsweb.com > Put ONLY the word "SUBSCRIBE" in the body (Turn off your signature files) >

A few thoughts on posting: 1. It is helpful if you edit the subject line to reflect the subject of your post. Some people are only getting the subject lines so if you want them to read the actual message you need to indicate the actual subject. They probably don't read all messages. If you are searching for John Jones make John Jones your subject. This is also helpful to people searching the list archives. 2. Please don't post your home address or your phone number to the list. While only members can read the list ANYONE can read the archives of the list. It only takes one creep to mess things up. 3. As long as it relates to Fulton County share your response on the list. Think of yourself reading the archives.You finally find the person you are looking for and there is no reply because the reply was posted off list. Bummer. Be kind to future researchers. Reply on the list. If you want to talk about Texas reply off the list. :-) Cheryl Rothwell ILGenWeb Regional Coordinator

I am a double descendant of David and Sarah Winans Clark. The Clarks are very tricky. There are multiple David Clarks and multiple Sarah Winans who married Clarks. I'll get back to you off on the details of those Clarks who were never in Fulton County. Hannah's mother married Isaac in Ohio before they went to Fulton County. Cheryl Rothwell

Hi, Glad to have you aboard. Carol

By any chance anyone have a Ray Clark who died in california? He was accidentally kiled by a gunshot wound-selfinflcited while cleaning. Not sure when he was born or where but he died before 1960. He married an Elinor LEWIS On 4/16/06, Cheryl Rothwell <historysleuth@gmail.com> wrote: > > I am a double descendant of David and Sarah Winans Clark. The Clarks are > very tricky. There are multiple David Clarks and multiple Sarah Winans who > married Clarks. > > I'll get back to you off on the details of those Clarks who were never in > Fulton County. Hannah's mother married Isaac in Ohio before they went to > Fulton County. > > Cheryl Rothwell > > > ==== ILFULTON Mailing List ==== > To Subscribe to the mailing list in MAIL MODE send an email message to: > ILFULTON-L-request@rootsweb.com > Put ONLY the word "SUBSCRIBE" in the body (Turn off your signature files) > >

Dear Cheryl, Here's a little post script to my last email. I looked again at your name. "Rothwell" That's certainly a familiar name. I seem to recall both grandmothers in Mt. Pulaski referring to "Keith Rothwell" Is that a relative of yours? If so, when were his dates? One grandmother, incidentally, was Minnie Mayer (David Clark's granddaughter) and the other was Anna Louise Weidenbacher (whose father was in the Civil War and, as I was told by a relative, sewed the flag for Lincoln's Springfield funeral. I haven't been able to come up with any proof of that, however, although I know he became a tailor after coming here from German (to escape the draft) and then being drafted into the Civil War. Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Wonder if you know of a way to track down that little bit of history as well. ---Marilyn Mayer ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cheryl Rothwell" <historysleuth@gmail.com> To: <ILFULTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 2:19 PM Subject: [ILFULTON] Welcome > Please welcome MaryLynne Perkins-Ellis as the new CC of Fulton County > ILGenWeb. She's busy updating the pages and adding new things. > > If you have anything to contribute to the pages she'll be happy to have them. > > Cheryl Rothwell > ILGenWeb Central Illinois Regional Coordinator > > [researching descendants of David and Sarah Winans Clark including > Isaac Clark of Fulton County] > > > ==== ILFULTON Mailing List ==== > To UNsubscribe from the mailing list in DIGEST MODE send a message to: > ILFULTON-D-request@rootsweb.com > Put ONLY the word "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the body (Turn off any signature files) >

Hi, Just got the email about "researching descendants of David and Sarah Winans Clark..." Can you elaborate? I'm something of a novice to this site, so I'm not sure how it works. However, I AM a descendant of David and Sarah Winans Clark and am very interested in any genealogy that is being put together. I've reached a stumbling block with DAR over the death of Anthony Stout, Sarah's father. He seems to have died in Ohio around 1810, but there are no records, and his wife went on to marry Isaac Clark--while her daughter married David. DAR wants death certificate or proof of Anthony's death (probably thinking poor "Sally", Sarah's mom, committed polygamy. Not so. But I think record keeping in the West was a little more primitive than in the East at that time. Thanks for any help you can provide. And I can provide a lot of stuff myself. I've got all the handwritten research that David Clark put together, and then Robert, for the family--but DAR doesn't seem to recognize these family records. Or maybe I'm overstating the case. ---Marilyn Mayer Wiedemann 630-858-2091 p.s. for whom are you researching the David and Sarah Winans Clark information? Just curious. Another relative I don't know about???? That would be fun to find. I've had to back off research because of some other business here at home, but I'd love to get it all straightened out. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cheryl Rothwell" <historysleuth@gmail.com> To: <ILFULTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 2:19 PM Subject: [ILFULTON] Welcome > Please welcome MaryLynne Perkins-Ellis as the new CC of Fulton County > ILGenWeb. She's busy updating the pages and adding new things. > > If you have anything to contribute to the pages she'll be happy to have them. > > Cheryl Rothwell > ILGenWeb Central Illinois Regional Coordinator > > [researching descendants of David and Sarah Winans Clark including > Isaac Clark of Fulton County] > > > ==== ILFULTON Mailing List ==== > To UNsubscribe from the mailing list in DIGEST MODE send a message to: > ILFULTON-D-request@rootsweb.com > Put ONLY the word "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the body (Turn off any signature files) >

Please welcome MaryLynne Perkins-Ellis as the new CC of Fulton County ILGenWeb. She's busy updating the pages and adding new things. If you have anything to contribute to the pages she'll be happy to have them. Cheryl Rothwell ILGenWeb Central Illinois Regional Coordinator [researching descendants of David and Sarah Winans Clark including Isaac Clark of Fulton County]

Hi Everyone, I'd like to thank all the contributors this month...it's been wonderful working with you all! Here are the updates completed so far...more to come... * More pictures (along with names) have been added to the "Photographs" section...compliments of Max Latimer and Roy Girard! * Don Parkinson submitted a great picture for the "Camp Ellis" section...of the Lewistown Cafe and the soldiers that used to eat there. * Updates to the White Chapel cemetery were sent in by Betty Wages. * Georgia Ferry contributed 2 obits: Myron Seward and Mary Walters. * Bonnie Dagen submitted a bio of Edward Miner. * Judy Wickert donated 2 tombstone pictures for Kearney Cemetery. * Donna Wefenstet sent in corrections concerning the Apple-Mount Pleasant Cemetery. * A picture of Clair school was sent by Don Parkinson. * Gaile Thomas transcribed 36 bios from the 1879 History of Fulton County book. * More additions were made to the Surname section. Many heartfelt thanks to all! Happy Easter, Janine http://www.illinoisancestors.org/fulton

They only way to find out where they started was the 1840 Census since you indicated that they had only one son at that time. Two out of sixteen Samuel Masons fit that description: Samuel MASON, Miller Twp, Knox Co., Ohio Samuel MASON, Ravina Village, Portage Co., Ohio. Best, Bob Smith Port Murray, NJ ----- Original Message ----- From: <JANICEC6@aol.com> To: <ILFULTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 5:20 PM Subject: Samuel Mason family in Buckhart and Putman 1850-1880 > Dear Listers: > > I am trying to find out from WHERE in Ohio the Samuel and Elizabeth Mason > family came from to Fulton County. Their first three children were born > there: > John b. 1839, Sarah J. b. 1841, Lavina b. 1852. > > The rest of the children were born in Fulton County: > Abigail b. 1845, Charles N. b. 1846, Howard b. 1850, James b. 1853, > Tabitha > b. 1856, Jackson 1858, Dewitt Charles b. 1862 > > They were in Buckhart in the 1850 census and in Putman in the 1860, 1870, > 1880 censuses. > > Also, what cemeterie(s) would they have been buried in? Samuel died 16 > Aug > 1873 but I don't know where he and Elizabeth are buried. > > Thanking you all for whatever help you can give us. This is the family of > my > new son-in-law and his mother, Linda Mason Giles. > > Sincerely, > > Janice Connell > Whidbey Island, Washington State > > ______________________________

Janice, I checked for all individuals named Sam* (Sam, Samuel, etc.) Mason in the 1840 Ohio census. Of nine possibilities, two had one male under age 5 (John?). They were in: Portage County, Ohio Miller Township, Knox County, Ohio In both cases, there was a male and female of an age consistent with that of Samuel and Elizabeth. I can email the images if you want. You might see what you can find out in these counties. If you know the mother's (Elizabeth's) maiden name, it might help to see if that name is present in either of those counties. Andy -----Original Message----- From: JANICEC6@aol.com [mailto:JANICEC6@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 6:20 PM To: ILFULTON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ILFULTON] Samuel Mason family in Buckhart and Putman 1850-1880 Dear Listers: I am trying to find out from WHERE in Ohio the Samuel and Elizabeth Mason family came from to Fulton County. Their first three children were born there: John b. 1839, Sarah J. b. 1841, Lavina b. 1852. The rest of the children were born in Fulton County: Abigail b. 1845, Charles N. b. 1846, Howard b. 1850, James b. 1853, Tabitha b. 1856, Jackson 1858, Dewitt Charles b. 1862 They were in Buckhart in the 1850 census and in Putman in the 1860, 1870, 1880 censuses. Also, what cemeterie(s) would they have been buried in? Samuel died 16 Aug 1873 but I don't know where he and Elizabeth are buried. Thanking you all for whatever help you can give us. This is the family of my new son-in-law and his mother, Linda Mason Giles. Sincerely, Janice Connell Whidbey Island, Washington State

Dear Listers: I am trying to find out from WHERE in Ohio the Samuel and Elizabeth Mason family came from to Fulton County. Their first three children were born there: John b. 1839, Sarah J. b. 1841, Lavina b. 1852. The rest of the children were born in Fulton County: Abigail b. 1845, Charles N. b. 1846, Howard b. 1850, James b. 1853, Tabitha b. 1856, Jackson 1858, Dewitt Charles b. 1862 They were in Buckhart in the 1850 census and in Putman in the 1860, 1870, 1880 censuses. Also, what cemeterie(s) would they have been buried in? Samuel died 16 Aug 1873 but I don't know where he and Elizabeth are buried. Thanking you all for whatever help you can give us. This is the family of my new son-in-law and his mother, Linda Mason Giles. Sincerely, Janice Connell Whidbey Island, Washington State

Hello Everyone, I am interested in learning more about any of the Yarrington families of Bureau Co., IL. They possibly were in Fulton Co., IL as well. I am trying to see if there is a connection between our Elizabeth (Waninto) married to Mordecai Ogle of Fulton Co., IL. It is possible that Elizabeth is a Elizabeth Yarrington not Waninto. Thank You, Debbie Freeman

I have been trying to find more info on these 2 marriages. Someone had sent a e-mail trhough awhile back telling me who the parents were for all of these people. I lost that info when my computer went down. Can you please resend it. I beleive that one of the MORRIS lady's is the neice of my 2nd Great grandfather Enoch. Also did a Martha sometimes use the name Mary back than? FELCH, IRA MORRIS, MARTHA 07/17/1879 C /146 193 BROWN FELCH, IRA MORRIS, MARY E 11/21/1867 00D/0112 00000345 FULTON Thank You Teri -- "Today we strive to give these children a vision. Tomorrow, the vision may become their dream."

Hi. I have just found some useful information from my great-grandfather's obituary to help me find his parents. This is a little complicated, but please bear with me. My great-grandfather was born John Elvis Moore on 13 May 1861 in Canton, Fulton, IL. He was the first of five children and the only male. His sisters were: Laura Belle Moore, b. abt. 1862 Naomi Moore, b. abt. 1864 Alice L. Moore, b. abt. 1867 Margaret L. Moore, abt. 1869 In the 1870 Census, all of these children show up living with a John S. Williams (b. 1834 in PA) and his wife, Mary C. Barnard Williams (b. 1837 in Roodhouse, Greene, IL). In this census, John and Mary are living in Jerseyville, Jersey, IL. The children are all listed by their birth surname of Moore. In the 1880 Census, John and Mary Williams are living in Morgan County. All of the children are still with them, but in this census, they are all using the adopted surname of Williams. I have asked for a search of guardianship papers for these children in Jersey, Brown, and Morgan counties. So far, no guardianship papers and any adoption papers are sealed. I am hoping someone on this list recognizes these names and can tell me who the parents to these children are. Any information or even good guesses are appreciated. Sincerely, Myra in Arizona

Hi Everyone, I would like to thank all contributors who have donated so much of their time and resources! It has been a real pleasure! Births: * Eric Lamprell (from England) submitted a birth certificate of Charles Lamprell who emigrated from England and settled in Astoria. Cemeteries: * I have reworked the cemetery list, adding a few more cemeteries, locations and conditions of the cemeteries. If you know of cemeteries that are not on the list or would like to add a description of a cemetery, please email me anytime...thank you so much! * Judy Wickert submitted a cemetery listing for Kearney Cemetery. Tombstone pictures have been added to go along with Judy's data. * Danni Hopkins submitted additional data on the people buried at the Bybee Cemetery. * Betty Wages sent in more updates to the White Chapel Cemetery listing. Letters: * This is a NEW section in which interesting letters written by the Breed family and submitted by Todd Walter have been added. Family Histories: * Phyllis Minner submitted Ellison Norcott's family tree. * Janet Howard contributed family history about Thomas Howard and Able Crabtree. * James Bybee sent in a family tree for Charles Bybee. Marriages: * Deanna Paul submitted 2 marriage announcements...many more to come... Military: * Ron Manroe graciously transcribed Chapter 16 of the 85th Illinois Infantry book. Photographs: * There is a NEW section within "Photographs" called People...in this section I'd like to put both identified and unidentified pictures. Roy Girard and James Newton contributed lovely photos for this section... Obituaries: * James Newton submitted 7 obituaries....mostly Bybees. * Pat Thomas contributed an obit of Samuel Carithers. * Deanna Paul sent in many obituaries which I am in the process of transcribing...4 new obits are now online. Schools: * Judy Wickert submitted great class photos (with names!) from Otto School. Judy also wrote an article about her memories of Otto school...great reading! Surnames: * More surnames added... many heartfelt thanks, Janine http://www.illinoisancestors.org/fulton

Greetings Listers! Please pardon the interruption, and if you've recieved this message on another list, please delete with my apologies. I just want to remind everyone that the National Genealogical Society Conference In The States is being held in Chicago this year, from June 7th thru June 10th! If you've never been to a national genealogical conference you really need to make it to this one. It doesn't matter if you're brand new to genealogy or have been doing it for years - this conference has something for everyone! This is an excellent opportunity to brush up on your genealogy skills - great speakers and programs. And also to take advantage of the wonderful research facilities available in the greater Chicagoland area. Those of us who had ancestors who lived in, or migrated through the Midwest can find valuable resources at places like the Newberry Library and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Great Lakes Region to name just two! You can save money with Early-Bird Registration by April 21st. If you would like a registration brochure just let me know and I'll see that you get one mailed to you, or you can find all the information and even register online - see the link below! If you belong to a Genealogical or Historical Society that would like to exhibit I can help with that too. If you have any questions just write to me off list! If you are going I'd love to hear from you - it would be nice to meet and put faces to names I've been seeing on the Illinois mail list. Time to plan for some summer fun with genealogy! Hope to see you there. Best Regards, Beverly Levine Smallwood Publicity Committee Member NGS Chicago 2006 Volunteers Wanted! Registration Online and Questions Answered At the Conference Website: http://www.ngsgenealogy.org Visit the Host Societies Blog at: http://www.ngs2006.blogspot.com Follow the links from the blogspot to the Chicagoland Genealogical Consortium for volunteer info and the e-show link for online registration.

In my continuing effort to find information about Lewis F. Smith and his wife Mary E. Grigsby SMITH I found this on the Illinois Death Index. I think it is the correct one but it doesn't list a township, but they did live at Lewistown in 1900 and 1910. I hope someone can find an obituary for her: Died 14 September 1937. Thanks so very much! Eddy A. Flick SMITH MARY E N/S UNK 0000221 1937-09-14 FULTON