While browsing a bit, I came across a few research tips that may prove helpful. http://www.genealogy.com/tipspage.html I thought this idea was the best (if you have family in Illinois): November 06, 2000 Keep your eyes open. Directories of farmers for many Illinois counties published ca. 1918 by Prairie Farmer magazine contain the name of the farmer, his wife's maiden name, names of children at home, section of residence, acreage and name of landlord (if renting). You never know what a record might contain until you look in it.