This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wg.2ADE/1671.1 Message Board Post: Mary, Grundy Co, IL, was not formed until 1841. It was a part of LaSalle Co, IL. In 1814, there may have been some trappers and Indian traders in the area. According to all the census reports, Mary Ann was born in the state of New York and apparently lived all her married life in Lake Co, OH. There is a possibility that the Charles J. Button who married Elizabeth Williams 13 Sept 1862 in Grundy Co, IL, is a son of Elijah & Mary Button. Charles was born about 1838 in Ohio. He was living in Vienna Twp, Grundy Co, IL, in 1860. There was also a Henry Button, born about 1837 in Ohio who was living in Mazon Twp, Grundy Co, IL, in 1860 with a wife Marie & 2 children--Mary & Dudley. Also, living in Grundy Co in 1860 were Morgan Button (born 1822 OH) and Lafayette Button (b. abt 1825 OH). The latter two don't seem to fit your group, but they could be related. Sorry, I couldn't be of more help, but Mary Ann Payne (Minor) was not born here. Lea