Any information on Joh M UPCHURCH and his wife Ida Dell ???

ANY INFORMATION ON LEWIS GILES GIBBS AND HIS WIFE ALMA LOUISA WRIGHT their children are Clyde, John Herman, Kenneth, Merrell, Ivan, Glen, Dean, Katherine, William and Byford G. Know who any of these kids married and on down? Thanks

Ruth M. Young, age 90, of McLeansboro, passed away at 5:43 a.m. on Dec. 9, 2009, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi.She was born in Hamilton County on Aug. 5, 1919, the daughter of James J. and Leta Mae (Page) Biggerstaff. She married T. J. Young on Feb. 16, 1941, and he preceded her in death. She was a retired telephone operator, having worked at Manteno State Hospital. Mrs. Young was a member of the Hamilton County Extension and First General Baptist Church in McLeansboro.Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the First General Baptist Church in McLeansboro with the Revs. Ken Cook and Billie Duncan officiating. Interment will follow at IOOF Cemetery in McLeansboro.Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro and from 2 p.m. until service time Sunday at the church.Mrs. Young is survived by sons, James Young and wife Deborah of Ocala, Fla., and Bob Young and wife Paula of Carmi; five grandchildren, Tamera Sandrof and husband Nick, James A. Young, Jared L. Young and wife Stefanie, Paul D. Young, Stephanie L. Evans and husband Derrick; two step grandchildren, Jennett Ippolito and husband Anthony and Garrett McKeever; one great-grandson, Jason Sandrof and wife Amy; one great-granddaughter Jillian Maloney and husband Paul; two step great-grandchildren, Nicholas Ippolito and Adriana Ippolito; and one sister, Mabel Cambell of Calhoun.She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers and one sister.Memorials may be made to the Wabash Christian Retirement Center and will be accepted at Gholson Funeral Home, which is in charge of all arrangements. Published in the Mt. Vernon Register News from 12/10/2009 - 12/11/2009

Ruth M. Young, age 90, a resident of McLeansboro, passed away at 5:33 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, in Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. Funeral arrangements are pending at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Published in the Mt. Vernon Register News on 12/10/2009

Mr. Herman Joseph Aydt, 90, of Nashville, departed this life at the Veterans Association Nursing Home in Marion on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at 9 p.m.Herman was born on March 5, 1919, in Dahlgren, the son of Frank and Anastasia (Ewald) Aydt. He was united in marriage to Ellaretta Grace Tobin on Sept. 1, 1951, in Dahlgren, and she survives his passing.Mr. Aydt was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army with the 20th Armored Division under General Patton. After the war, he and his brother John operated the Nashville Milling Company from 1946 to 1999. Herman was a member of the St. Ann Catholic Church, of Nashville. He was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4384 and a member of the American Legion Post 110, both of Nashville. Herman enjoyed his work experiences and friendships with the local farming community. He enjoyed traveling with his family throughout the United States. His life centered around family, and he always enjoyed visits with his family members and friends. He was loved by all and will be dearly missed.He is survived by his two daughters, Kimberly Dahlen and her husband Michael of Carbondale and Suzanne Bremer and her husband Timothy of Wildwood, Mo.; five sons, Patrick Aydt and his wife Kimberly of Valley Park, Mo., Frederick Aydt and his wife Teresa of Nashville, Christopher Aydt and his wife Joyce of Edwardsville, Timothy Aydt and his wife Symantha of Decatur and Eric Aydt of Clarion, Iowa; a sister, Agnes Aydt of Carlyle, formerly of Dahlgren; and his 11 beloved grandchildren who brought the greatest joy to his later life, Patrick Dahlen, Luke and Jon Thomas Bremer, Matthew, Stephen and Gracie Aydt, Anastasia Aydt, Alexander and Joseph Aydt, Abaigeal and Maria Aydt.He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Florian, John, Leo and his wife Martha Aydt; and two sisters, Coletta and her husband Joe Karcher and Monica Aydt.Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Dahlgren on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Monsignor Joseph Lawler officiating with interment in the church cemetery.Friends may call at the Campagna Funeral Home in Nashville on Friday from 5 until 8 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. Military graveside rite will be accorded by American Legion Post 106 of McLeansboro.The rosary will be recited at the funeral home on Friday at 7 p.m.Should friends desire mass offerings or memorials can be made to the St. Ann School or Church or to St. John Cemetery and will be accepted at the Campagna Funeral Home.Online expressions of sympathy can be made at www.campagnafuneralhomes.com.

Jada Leora Hopfinger, infant daughter of Greg and Melissa (Nadolski) Hopfinger of Nashville, departed this life at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at 12:09 a.m.Left to mourn her passing are her parents, Greg and Melissa Hopfinger and her sister, Jacie Hopfinger, all of Nashville; paternal grandparents, Melvin and Denise Hopfinger of Dahlgren; maternal grandparents, Michael and Shirley Nadolski of Nashville; and great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relation and friends.Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Michael Catholic Church in Radom on Friday at 10 a.m. with Father Robert Zwilling officiating and interment in the church cemetery.Friends may call at the Campagna Funeral Home in Nashville on Thursday from 5 until 7 p.m. and on Friday from 7:30 until 9:30 a.m. Should friends desire mass offerings or memorial contributions can be made to the charity of the donor's choice and will be accepted at the Campagna Funeral Home.Online expressions of sympathy can be made at www.campagnafuneralhomes.com.

According to my research, Hardy Willis married in White County, IL in 1819, so possibly, if Elias was his son, he had some roots there too. Susan Meier -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, Dec 7, 2009 12:00 am Subject: ILHAMILT Digest, Vol 4, Issue 263 Today's Topics: 1. Re: Hardy Willis (Jerry Riggs) 2. Re: Hardy Willis ([email protected]) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 16:29:29 -0600 From: "Jerry Riggs" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [ILHAMILT] Hardy Willis To: <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" There is an Elias Willis listed on page 114 in the White Co probate book dated 1876. Also Elios Willis is listed as executor of estate of Nancy Stewart 1874 on page 95. It might be helpful to get copies if it list children's names, maybe he named one of them after his father or grandfathers, it could be another clue. But you might try looking in surrounding counties. I know I saw those names during the years I was tracking down my Willis line over in those counties. ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 16:42:23 -0600 From: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [ILHAMILT] Hardy Willis To: <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original OK - I don't see White County in Eli's line, nor Nancy Stewart, but will make a note. thanks ladybug ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Riggs" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 4:29 PM Subject: Re: [ILHAMILT] Hardy Willis > There is an Elias Willis listed on page 114 in the White Co probate book > dated 1876. Also Elios Willis is listed as executor of estate of Nancy > Stewart 1874 on page 95. It might be helpful to get copies if it list > children's names, maybe he named one of them after his father or > grandfathers, it could be another clue. But you might try looking in > surrounding counties. I know I saw those names during the years I was > tracking down my Willis line over in those counties. > > > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > List admin: [email protected] > Info/Archives: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/IL/hamilton.html > USGenWeb site: http://hamilton.ilgw.org > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------ To contact the ILHAMILT list administrator, send an email to [email protected] To post a message to the ILHAMILT mailing list, send an email to [email protected] __________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. End of ILHAMILT Digest, Vol 4, Issue 263 ****************************************

Camden Michael Smithpeters was born at 10:10 a.m. on Nov. 20, 2009, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He weighed 5 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 inches long. Camden is the son of Kimberly Leigh Litton and Shawn Michael Smithpeters of McLeansboro. He has two siblings, Bryar and Jaleigh. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Diana Litton of Carmi. Paternal grandparents are Mike and Robin Smithpeters and Bill and Denita Reed of McLeansboro.

V.E. "Gene" Clark, 91, of McLeansboro, died at 11:55 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Harre Funeral Home with the Revs. Gary Whipple and Robert Sefried officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, west of McLeansboro.Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.Memorials may be made Guide Dogs of America and will be accepted at the funeral home.Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Mt. Vernon Register News on 12/7/2009

OK - I don't see White County in Eli's line, nor Nancy Stewart, but will make a note. thanks ladybug ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Riggs" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 4:29 PM Subject: Re: [ILHAMILT] Hardy Willis > There is an Elias Willis listed on page 114 in the White Co probate book > dated 1876. Also Elios Willis is listed as executor of estate of Nancy > Stewart 1874 on page 95. It might be helpful to get copies if it list > children's names, maybe he named one of them after his father or > grandfathers, it could be another clue. But you might try looking in > surrounding counties. I know I saw those names during the years I was > tracking down my Willis line over in those counties. > > > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > List admin: [email protected] > Info/Archives: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/IL/hamilton.html > USGenWeb site: http://hamilton.ilgw.org > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

There is an Elias Willis listed on page 114 in the White Co probate book dated 1876. Also Elios Willis is listed as executor of estate of Nancy Stewart 1874 on page 95. It might be helpful to get copies if it list children's names, maybe he named one of them after his father or grandfathers, it could be another clue. But you might try looking in surrounding counties. I know I saw those names during the years I was tracking down my Willis line over in those counties.

Gail, the Willis line married into my Lane line. The Willia family came from Craven Co., NC the same as my Lane line. I don't have supporting documents but Susan Meier probably does. I have Hardy C. Willis b. 1790 Craven Co., son of Joshua b. 1750 Craven Co., son of James Willis son of Richard Willis. Hardy C and Sarah Sidney Lane d/o James Lane had 10 children. Number 3 was Eli S. b. 1822 and number 8 was Hardy b. 1837. Eli S. M. Harriett A. Gatrland and Celia was b. 1846. Paul Price -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Sat, Dec 5, 2009 11:34 am Subject: [ILHAMILT] Hardy Willis 1790-1849 Do you have anything about Hardy Willis C Willis, died 1849 In Hamilton ounty, and his son Eli Spence Willis ( Celia Willis' father)? I need omething to connect father and son, like Hardy's will or Eli's obit. Gail Hutchcraft ord County, Illinois volunteer [email protected] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ist admin: [email protected] nfo/Archives: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/IL/hamilton.html SGenWeb site: http://hamilton.ilgw.org ------------------------------ o unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] ith the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of he message =

*In Journal Star of Peoria, Illinois(photo included) on Dec. 5, 2009 * *MELVIN E. "JIM" BOYER SR. MACKINAW *- Melvin E. "Jim" Boyer Sr., 86, of Eureka, formerly of Mackinaw, died at 1:47 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka. He was born March 4, 1923, in McLeansboro, Ill., to Ralph and Mae (Wheeler) Boyer. Jim left McLeansboro at the age of 14 to join the Civilian Conservation Corps. He later became a horse breaker and jockey before joining the Army Air Forces during World War II. He last served with the 791st Bomb Squadron and attained the rank of technical sergeant. After leaving the military, he worked for Sealtest Foods, starting out as a milkman and last was a zone manager. While at Sealtest, he won the Sealtest Division Presidents Cup in 1966. After retiring, he worked for the Mackinaw Township and Standard Oil before farming his family farm. Jim married Mary Lou Greer on June 23, 1948, in Morganfield, Ky., and had five children, Edd (Vivian) Boyer of Lake Mills, Wis., Pat (Linda) Boyer of DePere, Wis., Rebecca (John) Magarity of Mackinaw, Don (Karen) Boyer of East Peoria. He also leaves behind 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Wilma Biggerstaff of East Peoria and Audrey Oysten of Corona, Calif. His wife; parents; son, Michael; and brother, Charles Boyer, preceded him in death. He was of the Christian faith. He was a 32nd degree Shriner and patrolman. The family of Jim would like to express their thanks to the loving and caring staff at Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at New Castle Bible Church in Mackinaw, with Pastor Ralph Bauer officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at Ludwig Mortuary in Morton, and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Monday at New Castle Bible Church in Mackinaw. Burial will be in the Mackinaw Township Cemetery, where military services will be conducted by the Air Force and Tazewell Military Rites Team. Memorials may be made to New Castle Bible Church, 17931 Dee-Mack Road, Mackinaw, IL 61755. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ludwigmortuary.com <http://www.ludwigmortuary.com>.

Do you have anything about Hardy Willis C Willis, died 1849 In Hamilton County, and his son Eli Spence Willis ( Celia Willis' father)? I need something to connect father and son, like Hardy's will or Eli's obit. Gail Hutchcraft Ford County, Illinois volunteer [email protected]

Ethel N. Allen, 97, of Mt. Vernon, died at 6:32 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at Nature Trail Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon.She was born on Monday, Dec. 2, 1912, in Wayne County, the daughter of Charlie and Hester (Cameron) Patterson. She married Ray Allen on Dec. 20, 1930, in Jefferson County, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 1959.Mrs. Allen is survived by her sister, Vivian Herrmann of Mt. Vernon; a niece, Wendy Petersen and husband Michael of Woodlawn; four grandchildren, Richard Allen and wife Rhonda of Woodlawn, Vicki Allen of Dahlgren, Jeffrey Allen of Dix and Kathy Gutzler and husband Rick of Dahlgren; a daughter-in-law, Ruth Allen of Mt. Vernon; a great-nephew, Brendan Petersen of Woodlawn; a great-niece, Morgahn Petersen of Woodlawn; eight great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Marvin Ray Allen; three sisters; and three brothers-in-law.She worked as a stitcher at the International Shoe Company in Mt. Vernon before retiring. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Belle Rive Cemetery in Belle Rive with the Rev. Brad Henson officiating.There will be no visitation. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information and to send condolences. Published in the Mt. Vernon Register News on 12/5/2009

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Catherine Cubley, age 60, of Harrisburg, passed away at 2:30 PM, Thursday, November 26, 2009 at Saline Care Center. Catherine was born on April 22, 1949 to the late Grady and Cleta (Clark) Hodge in Salem, Kentucky. Catherine was a member of the Mighty Harvest Church of Shawneetown. She was an ordained minister. Catherine is survived by one son, Robert Cubley of Dalgren, Illinois, one grand daughter, Maddlyn Cubley, two brothers, Charles Hodge and wife Colleen of St. Louis, Missouri, and Larry Hodge of Salem Kentucky; sister, Carol Jackson of Salem, Kentucky, Significant other, John Dixon of Harrisburg, friend, Teresa Fletcher of Marion, Kentucky, and several Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son in infancy, William Cubley Jr., two brothers, Billy Hodge, and Keith Hodge. A memorial service will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the community room at Blackman Highrise. Rev. Bob Powell will officiate.

Hazel Alllison Charles, 82, of LaMarada, Calif., and formerly of Hamilton County, passed away at 12:25 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, Calif.Graveside memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Old Springer Cemetery near McLeansboro. Elder John O'Dell will conduct the service. Interment will follow.Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Mt. Vernon Register News from 12/1/2009 - 12/2/2009

SESSER -- Altha "Billie" Taylor, 92, passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon. Altha was born Nov. 22, 1917, in Neeleyville, Mo., the daughter of Ed and May (Hines) Clark. She married Ralph Taylor. He preceded her in death Feb. 12, 1992. Altha was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Sesser. Survivors include her children, Larry and Bonnie Taylor of rural Benton and Don Taylor of Belle Rive; grandchildren, Rick and Sue Taylor of Woodland, Jennifer Taylor of rural Benton, Allen Taylor of Mount Vernon and Michael Ray Hawkins of Mount Vernon; and great-grandchildren, Raini and Bodi Hawkins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter-in-law, Peggy Taylor; three brothers; and three sisters. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in First Baptist Church in Sesser, with the Rev. Clifford Burney officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carmi Children's Home. Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser is in charge of arrangements. For more information or to view the online obituary, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com Published in The Southern Illinoisan from November 28 to November 29, 2009

View/Sign Guest Book Martha Mae Shelton, 82, of Fairfield, died at 12:05 a.m. on Nov. 27, 2009, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.She was a retired beautician and seamstress.Services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Victory General Baptist Church in rural Geff with the Rev. Kenneth R. Holland officiating. Burial will follow immediately in the Victory Cemetery.Visitation will be at the church from 1 p.m. until the funeral service. Martha was born Feb. 26, 1927, near Cisne, to Glen S. and Alberta (McNeil) Smith. She married Luther D. Shelton in Bonnie on Oct. 12, 1943. He preceded he in death in 2003.She was a 50-year member of the Belle Rive 631 Order of the Eastern Star. She was devoted to her family and especially enjoyed sports and events with her great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling, music, reading, crocheting, sewing and word games.Martha is survived by three daughters, Dr. Patricia and husband Stephen Hunt of Peoria, Linda and husband Gary Bopp of Fairfield and Flora Mae "Shelly" and husband Dennis Kaufman of Dahlgren; two sisters, Doris Redd of Plano, Texas, and Alberta "Abbie" Kiefer of Arlington, Texas; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Deloris Tapp and Mary Jackson.Memorials may be made to the Fairfield Memorial Library.Johnston Funeral Home in Ina is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Mt. Vernon Register News on 11/28/2009