Charles Johns BROUGHTON - Charles F. Johns, 81, died at 1:17 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009, in St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, Ind. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro, with the Rev. Randall Ragan officiating. Burial will be in Hickory Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on 7/3/2009

Helen found some possible connections.... -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [ILWAYNE] [Fwd: MARY ANN COMMEAN] mystery grave marker Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:31:37 -0400 From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> CC: Wayne Co., IL <[email protected]> References: <[email protected]> Sorry, I hit the send too soon--- found the following on ancestry-- 1. Risden Commean-- residence-- Mulkeytown, IL (this is in Franklin CO) enlisted in Company F, Apr 10, 1862, mustered out June 1, 1862, private-- he survived the war, it also says his enlistment date is May 2, 1862 Another entry on Risden states he enlisted on Feb 5, 1862 as a private, company F, IL 63 Inf., then states he enlisted April 10, 1862, mustered out on June 1, 1862. 2. 1850 census of Perry CO., IL, 884/880 Elam Silkwood 47 farmer VA Christianna Silkwood 31 Germany Elizabeth Silkwood 22 William M. Silkwood 18 Nathan Silkwood 13 Narcissa Silkwood 11 Levi Comein 10 Risden Comein 8 Elam Silkwood 4 Margaret Silkwood 1 (all others b. in IL) Levi is on the 1880 census of Perry CO with a wife, Kensada, children Alice, Alfred, Elmer, and Ethel. 3. I did find a few Commeans-- Alfred, Elmer and Levi who married in Perry CO., IL-- but not a Mary Ann. There is a John Commean who married a Maryiby Johnson in 1837 in St. Clair CO., IL. Ancestry has a John Commeen married to Mary Fritz on Jul 8, 1848 in St. Clair CO., IL. Possibly the stone is one of these Mary's?? There seems to be quite a few Commeans/Commeens in Perry and Williamson Counties, IL. in the 1920 and 1930 censuses. Perhaps put an article in one of their newspapers? Surely there is someone who knows where this tombstone belongs. Good luck and hopefully the stone will be returned to its rightful place. Please forward this to the other sites so that it might possibly help someone. Thanks. Helen Zuber Keusch Zuber, Land, Edwards, Crabtree, Bennett, Goodwin, Chapman, Eakins, Handley, Ezell, Sandefur, Ford/Foard, Melton, Gutekunst/Goodart, Anthis, Bangert (my lines); Keusch, Zimmerman, Ackerman, Burger, Hopf, Mehringer, Becher, Schitter/Schuetter, Hochgesang, Schmitt, Hurst, Baumert (hubby's lines) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandy Bauer" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 5:09 PM Subject: [ILWAYNE] [Fwd: MARY ANN COMMEAN] mystery grave marker > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: [ILHAMILT] MARY ANN COMMEAN > Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:20:30 -0500 > From: Bill & Kay Levanti <[email protected]> > Reply-To: [email protected] > To: <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>, > <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>, > <[email protected]> > > > > West Frankfort Daily American, Wed 1 July 2009. Page 1. > > Mysterious marker has officials stumped......A bit of a mystery has > found its way to West Frankfort. The grave marker of Mary Ann COMMEAN > has been discovered amongst a heap of concrete rubble at the city brush > disposal site on Route 37. According to Mayor Marion PRESLEY, the pile > of concrete was illegally dumped at the site several weeks ago. the > marker is recessed into a concrete slab similar in size to a segment of > sidewalk. The origin of the grave marker remains shrouded in mystery. > Despite research and calls made to several surrounding counties by West > Frankfort officials, nothing has turned up concerning the grave marker. > West Frankfort Chief of Police Jeff THARP said possible leads in the > case of the enigmatic grave marker are becoming limited. "We've > exhausted all means except the media outlet to see if anyone has any > information on the marker," said Chief THARP. Chief THARP encouraged > anyone with information on the grave marker to contact the West Frankfort > P! > olice Department at 937 - 3502. > > Please let the list's know also. > > Bill > > > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > 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 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 >

Carmi Times Thu Jul 02, 2009 _____ McLeansboro, Ill. - Charles F. Johns, 81, Broughton, died at 1:17 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville, Ind. He was born Jan. 22, 1928 in Hamilton County, the son of Samuel L. and Caroline (Irvin) Johns, and was married May 25, 1946 in Morganfield, Ky. to Allene Jordan, who died Dec. 26, 1985. He was a retired terminal operator (after working for 32 years) for Ashland Oil Co. and a resident of Broughton and Norris City. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, C. Michael and Marcy Johns of Corydon, Ind.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Tullyne and Edward Oliver of Norris City, and Terri Johns of Savannah, Ga.; three grandsons, Edward Michael Wingrove of Savannah, Ga., Clint R. Wingrove of Cumming, Ga. and Christopher M. Johns of Talking Rock, Ga.; five great-grandchildren, Hunter, Hailey and Chloe Wingrove, and Sydney and Sara Johns; and three siblings, Mary Ellen Beggs of Harrisburg, Floye DeLap of Broughton and Frona Mae Sherrod of Des Moines, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro, the Rev. Randall Ragan officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Hickory Hill Cemetery near Broughton.

West Frankfort Daily American, Wed 1 July 2009. Page 1. Mysterious marker has officials stumped......A bit of a mystery has found its way to West Frankfort. The grave marker of Mary Ann COMMEAN has been discovered amongst a heap of concrete rubble at the city brush disposal site on Route 37. According to Mayor Marion PRESLEY, the pile of concrete was illegally dumped at the site several weeks ago. the marker is recessed into a concrete slab similar in size to a segment of sidewalk. The origin of the grave marker remains shrouded in mystery. Despite research and calls made to several surrounding counties by West Frankfort officials, nothing has turned up concerning the grave marker. West Frankfort Chief of Police Jeff THARP said possible leads in the case of the enigmatic grave marker are becoming limited. "We've exhausted all means except the media outlet to see if anyone has any information on the marker," said Chief THARP. Chief THARP encouraged anyone with information on the grave marker to contact the West Frankfort Police Department at 937 - 3502. Please let the list's know also. Bill

EAST PEORIA - Richard Eugene "Dick" Gaunt Sr., 66, of East Peoria passed away at 9:52 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. He was born July 16, 1942, in Peoria to Louis E. and Marjorie G. (Waddle) Gaunt. He first married Annamae Burchell on Nov. 11, 1962, in East Peoria. He later married Patricia French on Aug. 12, 1991, in Lake Tahoe, Nev. She survives. Also surviving are three sons, Richard Bird (Shannon) Gaunt Jr. of Morton, Ill., John L. Gaunt of Oak Park, Ill., and Thomas D. "Buzz" Gaunt of Mackinaw, Ill.; two stepchildren, Mary Ann (fiance Jeremy) Daily of McLeansboro, Ill., and Kevin L. Daily of East Peoria, Ill.; two brothers, Tom (Wanda) Gaunt and David (Dawn) Gaunt, both of Macon, Mo.; one sister, Margaret (Paul) Robbins of Carlsbad, Calif.; two grandchildren, Shane O. Gaunt and Ross E. Gaunt; one great-granddaughter, Sterling L. Gaunt; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Dick was a member of Midwest Truckers Association. He was the owner/operator of Dick Gaunt Trucking and Excavating Inc. in Washington, Ill., as well as being a farmer for many years. He had a passion for the outdoors, John Deere tractors, truck and tractor pulls, and NASCAR. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 4, 2009, at Hutton and McElwain Funeral Home in Macon, Mo., with a visitation one hour prior to services. An additional visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2009, at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria, Ill. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Macon, Mo. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.mem.com.

Yes, I have tried that site, no luck. Some of Hamilton County marriages (730 from 1850 to 1900) are on Ancestry.com but not theirs. Thanks for the suggestions. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hutchcraft, Bob & Gail" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 3:19 PM Subject: Re: [ILHAMILT] Lela Dale b 12 Sep 1895 Illinois > Have you been to "The Yesterday's of Hamilton County, Illinois" - there > are > lots of weddings listed there. HCI so far is not on IRAD. ladybug > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kent" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 3:12 PM > Subject: [ILHAMILT] Lela Dale b 12 Sep 1895 Illinois > > >> I have a Lela Dale b. 12 Sep 1895 daughter of Hiram Dale. She married >> a >> Roland Brownfield about 1911 (age 16 per census). Roland & Lela moved to >> Sangamon County, Illinois by 1917 WW1 Draft card.Their daughter Mardella >> married into my King line. >> Hiram was born in Hamilton County and died 1942 in Dahlgren, Hamilton >> County, IL. The 1910 census puts both Lela Dale and Roland Brownfield >> living >> in Hamilton County. Both in Dahlgren. >> >> I am guessing Roland and Lela were married in Hamilton County, does >> anyone >> have dates and location of their wedding? >> >> Thanks Kent >> >> >> >> >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >> 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 > > > > > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > 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

Have you been to "The Yesterday's of Hamilton County, Illinois" - there are lots of weddings listed there. HCI so far is not on IRAD. ladybug ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kent" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 3:12 PM Subject: [ILHAMILT] Lela Dale b 12 Sep 1895 Illinois > I have a Lela Dale b. 12 Sep 1895 daughter of Hiram Dale. She married > a > Roland Brownfield about 1911 (age 16 per census). Roland & Lela moved to > Sangamon County, Illinois by 1917 WW1 Draft card.Their daughter Mardella > married into my King line. > Hiram was born in Hamilton County and died 1942 in Dahlgren, Hamilton > County, IL. The 1910 census puts both Lela Dale and Roland Brownfield > living > in Hamilton County. Both in Dahlgren. > > I am guessing Roland and Lela were married in Hamilton County, does anyone > have dates and location of their wedding? > > Thanks Kent > > > > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > 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

I have a Lela Dale b. 12 Sep 1895 daughter of Hiram Dale. She married a Roland Brownfield about 1911 (age 16 per census). Roland & Lela moved to Sangamon County, Illinois by 1917 WW1 Draft card.Their daughter Mardella married into my King line. Hiram was born in Hamilton County and died 1942 in Dahlgren, Hamilton County, IL. The 1910 census puts both Lela Dale and Roland Brownfield living in Hamilton County. Both in Dahlgren. I am guessing Roland and Lela were married in Hamilton County, does anyone have dates and location of their wedding? Thanks Kent

BROUGHTON, Ill. - Robert D. Mayberry, 78, died June 29, 2009, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. He had owned and operated Triple M. Drywall Co. and was a member of the Dale Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Barbara; daughters, Cindy Parks and Connie Keenan; sons, Ron, John and Ricky; brothers, Bill, Tom and John Mayberry; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services 11 a.m. Thursday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro, burial in Digby Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Published in the Courier Press on 6/30/2009

I too would like to know if there are any Hardesty's...Richard -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 1:57 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ILHAMILT] ILHAMILT Digest, Vol 4, Issue 150 Is it possible to find out if the name Townsend is included in either of the Illinois Gazette books? That's a lot of money to spend if the family I'm researching isn't in there! Thanks, Arlene **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221323006x1201367222/aol?redir=htt p://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=Jun eExcfooterNO62) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.12.94/2207 - Release Date: 06/28/09 17:54:00

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Also, you can find pre-order forms for the new "Illinois Gazette" books. These books include gleanings from the "Illinois Gazette," a newspaper published out of Shawneetown between the years 1819-1830. These books are currently at the printers. Thanks to Becky Smhmook of Harrisburg for gathering the information and allowing the Hamilton County Historical Society to publish them. Volume one is 1819-1823, hardcover indexed $40 Volume two is 1824-1830. Hardcover, indexed, $40 (shipping and tax included) Please make checks payable to the Hamilton County Historical Society, 409 N. Pearl St, McLeansboro, IL 62859 http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilhchs/IllinoisGazette1819-1830.pdf _________________________________________________________________ Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC that’s right for you. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290

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Chester A. SNOVER 1887-- married Edith TOLLEY 1886-1976 Edith was the d/o James TOLLEY and Sarah LAMONT . She and Chester had two children, Sarah Bernadine and James Arthur TOLLEY(1911-2005). Think Bernadine married ? HUNT Edith later married Angelo HOOD Do anyone know more information onthis family that they could share with me THANKS

Helen Louise Schlensker, 90, of McLeansboro, passed away at 3 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2009, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.She was born in Evansville, Ind., on April 14, 1919, a daughter of Herman and Myrtle (Thomas) Walker. She married Edgar Schlensker, and he preceded her in death on April 2, 1981. She was an antique dealer and collector. She also loved dogs and worked a few years at Denton's Cafe in McLeansboro.She resided in Darmstadt, Ind., until 1952, moving to McLeansboro to farm alongside her husband. After his passing she continued her interest in antiques by attending flea markets in the area, making many friends. She has good neighbors, but ill health led to her moving to Hamilton Memorial Nursing Center in 2005.Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Interment will follow at Blooming Grove Cemetery near McLeansboro. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home.Mrs. Schlensker is survived by her daughters, Jan L. Schmidt of Grand Island, Neb., and Martha E. Peace of Springfield, Mo.; 10 grandchildren, including granddaughter Laurie McVay who saw to her every need while she resided at the nursing center; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.She was preceded in death by her husband; one son, Paul E. "Pete" Schlensker; her parents; two brothers; and one sister.Mrs. Schlensker was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.For further information, you may contact Gholson Funeral Home at 643-2321. Published in the Mt. Vernon Register News from 6/22/2009 - 6/24/2009

MCLEANSBORO - Helen Louise Schlensker, 90, died at 3 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2009, in Hamilton Memorial Hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro, with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Burial will be in Blooming Grove Cemetery near McLeansboro. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on 6/23/2009

Lois Verdean Allen, 75, of Mt. Vernon, died at 7:05 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.She was born on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1933, in Dahlgren, the daughter of Otis and Lucille (Cravens) Sodders. She married Lee Allen on Dec. 21, 1973, in Mt. Vernon and he survives in Mt. Vernon.In addition to her husband, Mrs. Allen is survived by two children, Kenny Lomax of Opdyke and Diane Herman of Pekin; five grandchildren, Cannon Lomax of Opdyke, Stacy Cannon and husband Shane of Salem, Lori Townsen and husband Mike of Pekin, Kari Harkleroad and husband Rob of Pekin and Lane Lomax of Opdyke; a sister, Louise Shockley and husband Clyde of Mt. Vernon; 10 great-grandchildren; four stepchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; 18 stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents.Mrs. Allen was a registered nurse at Jefferson Memorial Hospital until retiring. She enjoyed gardening, canning and cooking and was a beloved granny to all her grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with the Rev. Kenneth Holland officiating. Interment will be in Middle Creek Cemetery in Hamilton County. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Alzheimer`s Association and will be accepted at the funeral home, or from the online obituary at www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com, or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, IL 62864.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.

Velma Irene "Pee Wee" Clark Velma Irene "Pee Wee" Clark of Gilberts Funeral services for Velma Irene "Pee Wee" Clark, 73, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 19, at Miller Funeral Home, 504 W. Main St., West Dundee. Burial will be private. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Born July 6, 1935, in Southern Illinois, the daughter of the late Franklin and Mary (nee George) Birkhead, she died Sunday, June 14, 2009, at Provena-St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin, On March 27, 1954, she married Everett M. Clark. Pee Wee was a 46-year resident of Gilberts. She was a 1978 graduate of Elgin Community College School of Nursing. Pee Wee worked as a registered nurse at Sherman Hospital for 17 years, prior to her retirement. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Everett M. Clark; their children, Crystal (Glen " Butch") Varney of Huntley, Patricia (Robert "Bob") Walser of Schaumburg and Everett Jr. " Bub" (Laura Kunold) Clark of Gilberts; her grandchildren, Douglas, Angela, Heather, Aslin, Nathan, Collin and Stephanie; her great-grandchildren, Colton, Kailyn, Carter, Logan and Emily; her brother, Franklin (Cindy) Birkhead of Elgin; her sisters, Frances (Larry) Adams of Arizona, Vera (Basil) Whittington of Macadonia, Ill., Lois (Pat) Handcock of Oklahoma and Glenda Campbell of Elgin; and many nieces, nephews and countless good and faithful friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three siblings in infancy. For information, 847-426-3436.

Marvin Harrelson CAMBRIA - The Rev. Marvin Harrelson, 66, formerly of McLeansboro, passed away at noon Saturday, June 13, 2009, at his residence. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in Mount Olivet General Baptist Church in McLeansboro, with the Rev. Gary Davenport. the Rev. George Calhoun and Jerry Stone officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in McLeansboro. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. He was born Oct. 20, 1942, in Woodriver to Roy Harrelson and Sybil (Pittman) Harrelson. He was a minister. Marvin was also a retired butcher from Wal-Mart Supercenter in Carbondale. He was married Ruth Louise (Scarberry) Harrelson on May 5, 1973, in Tilden. He was a member of Ordained International Gospel Assemblies. He loved photography, music, cooking and woodworking. Survivors include his wife, Louise Harrelson in Cambria; son, Timothy Robert Harrelson and girlfriend, Beth Casteel, of McLeansboro; one daughter, Treena Jett and husband, Dennis, of Iuka; father, Roy Harrelson of Mount Vernon; one stepgranddaughter, Kaitlyn Jett of Iuka; four sisters, Erma Gibson and husband, Dennis, of Woodstock, Cora Lee Fletcher and husband, Jim, of Salem, Cecelia Wagner and husband, Larry, of Mount Vernon and Gayla Davenport and husband, Gary, of Mount Vernon. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sybil Harrelson. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Harre Funeral Home in Mcleansboro is in charge of all arrangements. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on 6/15/2009