Do any of you know of Ruben TURNER who married Gertrude JOHNSON and then returned to Cocke Co., TN after they were divorced???? Shirley

John and/or Carolyn.. I would like to know if any Gibsons are included in your info about families migrating to Hamilton Co,IL from Cocke Co.,TN. via KY? Appreciate any info you might have. Thanks, Barb "Gibson" Marcovecchio Savannah,GA [-----Original Message----- [From: JAOARM@aol.com [mailto:JAOARM@aol.com] [Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 10:07 AM [To: ILHAMILT-L@rootsweb.com [Subject: [ILHAMILT-L] Cocke Co, TN to Hamilton Co [ [ [In doing our family history I have wondered why Henry O'Neal brought the [family to Hamilton County from Cocke Co, TN. This note from [Carolyn Whitaker [indicates some connection between Cocke Co, and Knights Prairie. [Can anyone [share any information about the connection? Thanks John O'Neal [ [I know there were some Cluck families there in Hamilton Co. [Illinois, but [don't think they're related to us but can't say for sure. [However, some of [our Cocke county Click's did go to Knights Prairie twp, Hamilton Co. [Illinois. According to some old memoirs I have, Clayton Wright (three of [Clayton's dtrs married into our Click family) and some other [Cocke county [families left by wagon train in the early to mid 1850's for Hamilton Co. [Illinois passing through Union Co. Kentucky. It appears they [went through [Gallatin Co Illinois and then up to Hamilton. I just recently did some [extensive work in that area of our Click's. Looks like you're [family may have [been with us. [Carolyn [ [ [==== ILHAMILT Mailing List ==== [Listowner, Michael L. Hebert mailto:mhebert.usgw@home.com [--------------------------------------------------------- [Visit Misty Flannigan's Hamilton County, Illinois Genealogy [Resource Page at: [http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/5807/ [

In doing our family history I have wondered why Henry O'Neal brought the family to Hamilton County from Cocke Co, TN. This note from Carolyn Whitaker indicates some connection between Cocke Co, and Knights Prairie. Can anyone share any information about the connection? Thanks John O'Neal I know there were some Cluck families there in Hamilton Co. Illinois, but don't think they're related to us but can't say for sure. However, some of our Cocke county Click's did go to Knights Prairie twp, Hamilton Co. Illinois. According to some old memoirs I have, Clayton Wright (three of Clayton's dtrs married into our Click family) and some other Cocke county families left by wagon train in the early to mid 1850's for Hamilton Co. Illinois passing through Union Co. Kentucky. It appears they went through Gallatin Co Illinois and then up to Hamilton. I just recently did some extensive work in that area of our Click's. Looks like you're family may have been with us. Carolyn

John Lowry was born in October, 1758 in Virginia. His will written 24 June, 1848 mentions his wife Elizabeth, sons Reason R., John, David, Light W. and Young S., plus daughter Dorcus Taylor. He also mentions children by his first wife, but doesn't name them. I had no luck finding the name of his first wife until a few months ago when another Lowry researcher mentioned that there was an error in the Rowan Co., N.C. marriage index. The marriage which listed Charles Lowry as groom, John Lowry as bondsman, was really the marriage of John Lowry, Charles Lowry, bondsman. As I wanted a copy for my records, I sent for the marriage bond, and received this in the mail from the Department of Cultural Resources, Division of Archives and History of North Carolina. This marriage bond reads: "We jointly and severally acknowledge ourselves indebted to the State of North Carolina in the sum of Five hundred pounds current money, Conditioned to be void in case there is not, nor shall hereafter be, any Lawful impediment to obstruct a marriage to be Solemnized Between John Lowry of Rowan County planter and Sarah Lowry of the same - spinster, we witness our hands and seals this 10th day of March 1780 The mark of Signed sealed and delivered Charles {C} Lowry John Lowrey In the presence of B. Booth Bootee" Written on the back is "John Lowry's MB" There were three John Lowrys in Rowan Co. at this time - a John Lowry who married Ellender Lowry, also in Rowan Co. 10 March 1780, a John Lowry (son of Samuel) who married Mary Railsback (Rahlsbach), and the John Lowry who died in Hamilton Co. (According to his Revolutionary War pension application, he enlisted in the Militia in Rowan Co., N.C. in 1779.) The first two have been eliminated as the John Lowry who died in Hamilton Co. in 1848/9, leaving him as the groom of the above marriage bond. This not only gives us the name of John's first wife, but the name of the father (Charles) of either he or his wife - our ancestor either way. Another interesting point, Charles Lowry was also the bondsman for John and Ellender, probably Charles was the father of either "our" John and Ellender, or John and Sarah. If anyone would like a copy, I will scan it and send it to you as an attachment. Phyllis

Could someone check Felty's "Legacy" to see if there is any information on the CASKEY family? Samuel CASKEY (1786-1877) and Anna HOBBS (1791-1873) were married 8 Jan 1824 in Gallia Co., OH. They moved to Hamilton Co., IL in the 1840's. They are buried in Richardson Hill Cemetery in Hamilton County. Some of their children were: Jane CASKEY married 7 Oct 1847 in Hamilton Co., IL to Jefferson McKNIGHT Mary CASKEY married 31 Jul 1850 in Hamilton Co., IL to William DAVIS Minerva CASKEY William CASKEY Thomas CASKEY Archibald CASKEY Elizabeth CASKEY Samuel A. CASKEY Hannah CASKEY is also believed to be their daughter. Hannah CASKEY was born in Ross County, Ohio 15 February 1825. Hannah died 22 December 1912 in Hamilton County, Illinois, at 87 years of age. Her body was interred in Richardson Hill Cemetery in Dahlgren Township, Hamilton County, Illinois. She married William Berry PORTER Sr. 17 March 1847 in Hamilton County, Illinois. William was born 17 August 1827 in Livingston County, Kentucky. William died 4 June 1911 in Dahlgren, Hamilton County, Illinois, at 83 years of age. His body was interred in Richardson Hill Cemetery in Dahlgren Township, Hamilton County, Illinois. Thanks for any help you can give me. Terry Harper

I am looking for confirmation on the marriage of William F. White and Mahala ( ? ) Sherwood. The date I have been given is Oct. 30, 1859, Hamilton Co. Any other information on the married couple, such as parents or ages, would be wonderful. Thank You, Carolyn Campbell White

Would someone with the 1910 census please look for: ENOCH TAYLOR SMITH, b. 1848 TN. May be in Knights Prairie- Hamilton Co. -but am not sure . Should be listed as divorced. and may have several children living with him including the following .. Isabelle (called Lizzie in 1900 census) b. Dec. 1893 IL Walter Riley b. 1890 IL Edith b. 1888 IL. possibly more. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Evalyn

If anyone has an index for the 1920 Hamilton Co. census , can you look and see if there is a Guy Brady listed with wife and possible children. Thank You Very Much, Carolyn Campbell White

Has anyone done a family tree for the John and Mary (Duff) Moore families through several generations? Can anyone identify all the Moores at the Ten Mile Cemetery? I believe they are John and Mary's descendants. I have Sarah (Moore)Heard information but nothing on her siblings. Joan

> I'm researching William Berry PORTER > Born: 17 Aug 1827 in Kentucky > Migrated: to Hamilton Co., Illinois in 1846 > Married: 17 March 1847 to Hannah CASKEY in Hamilton Co., Illinois > Civil War: Enlisted in Co. D, 20th Kentucky Infantry on 7 Oct 1861; > Died: 4 June 1911 in Hamilton Co., IL > Buried: Richardson Hill Cemetery, Dahlgren Twp., Hamilton Co., IL Legacy of Kin, By Harold G. Felty, Vol I 1859-1957 (Obits of HCI) 1911-40A PORTER, Capt. William Berry; Dahlgren Echo, 08 Jun 1911; b. 17 Aug 1827, Livingston Co., Ky; d. 04 Jun 1911, home in Dahlgren. He & Bro. built mill in Hardin Co., ILL., in 1854; moved to KY in 1860. Civil War- 20th Ky. Vol. Married Hannah Caskey, 17 Mar 1847 (See 1912-39A); 9 ch.; 2 d.: William Berry, d. & Mrs. Jerusha Giles, d.; 7 ch. survive: Mrs. Nancy Ann Stull, Dahlgren; Henry D. Porter, Mt. Vernon; J. Uriah Porter, Dahlgren; David F. Porter, Dahlgren; Mrs. Lizzie Dillinder, Dahlgren; Robert F. Porter, Dahlgren; Mrs. Viola Stelle, Mt. Vernon. Returned to Ill in 1863; moved to farm near Dahlgren in 1865. Interr. at Richardson Hill. 8 old soldiers were pall-bearers: E. R. Thierry, Eli Hook, H. P. Cravens, W. F. Hicks, Lon Stephens, W. E. Taylor, Joshua Epperson, W. A. Shipley. 1912-39A PORTER, Hannah Caskey; Dahlgren Echo, 26 dec 1912; b. 15 Feb 1825, Ross Co., Ohio; d. 22 Dec 1912. Came to Ham. Co. in 1847. Married W. B. Porter, 17 Mar 1846; d. 1910. Interred Richardson Hill. (See 1911-40A) 9 ch.; 2 d. Hamilton Co 1870 Census By Frank & Carol Rademacher Lovilla Post Office 95/90 PORTER, William B. 48 m farmer 700/500 KY Hannah 45 f Keep House OH William B. 20 m farm laborer KY Henry D. 18 m farm laborer KY Uriah 15 m farm laborer IL Jarusha 13 f IL David 10 m IL Elizabeth 7 f IL Robert 4 m IL Viola 6/12 f IL - born Dec This may be William's "unknown" brothers widow(?) & family below??? 112/107 PORTER, Elizabeth 50 f farming 500/300 KY Frances 21 f KY Georgia 19 f KY Willis 18 m farm laborer KY Wesley 17 m farm laborer IL Josephine 16 f IL Thomas 12 m farm laborer IL Florence 9 f IL Charles 3 f? IL You should check Hardin Co IL 1850/1860 census records, and KY Census and marriage records.... The only other obit I see for William & Hannah's children is this... 1918-67A PORTER, James Uriah; Dahlgren Echo, 17 Jan 1918; b. 24 Jun 1854; d. 02 Jan 1918; son of Wm. & Hannah (Caskey) Porter. Married Sarah Fannen, 08 Jun 1876- she d. about 1880. Married Belle Lowry, 1884; 7 ch.: William A.; Carson; Mrs. Susan Yales, Danville; mrs. Chloe Linda, Tranda, Kan.; James Albert; Mrs. Gladdis Jones; Ralph. Leaves, also, 3 bros.; 3 sis. Interred I.O.O.F., Dahlgren. (See 1912-39A; 1964-187; 1973-181) Don't know if these are related to the southern Hamilton Co PORTER's, but a GHOLSON researcher could probly help you here... Best Regards, Trev

----- Original Message ----- From: Terry L. Harper <melrose@wworld.com> To: <ILHAMILT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, 22 September, 2001 10:33 AM Subject: [ILHAMILT-L] PORTER, CASKEY - Hamilton Co., IL > I'm researching William Berry PORTER > Born: 17 Aug 1827 in Kentucky > Migrated: to Hamilton Co., Illinois in 1846 > Married: 17 March 1847 to Hannah CASKEY in Hamilton Co., Illinois > Civil War: Enlisted in Co. D, 20th Kentucky Infantry on 7 Oct 1861; > Died: 4 June 1911 in Hamilton Co., IL > Buried: Richardson Hill Cemetery, Dahlgren Twp., Hamilton Co., IL > > Would greatly appreciate any information on the parents, siblings, and > children of William Berry PORTER and Hannah CASKEY. There is an obit for William... yell if you need. Says he was born in Livingston Co KY Thare is also one for Hannah... says she was born in Ross Co OH... yell if you need these... Trev

I'm researching William Berry PORTER Born: 17 Aug 1827 in Kentucky Migrated: to Hamilton Co., Illinois in 1846 Married: 17 March 1847 to Hannah CASKEY in Hamilton Co., Illinois Civil War: Enlisted in Co. D, 20th Kentucky Infantry on 7 Oct 1861; Died: 4 June 1911 in Hamilton Co., IL Buried: Richardson Hill Cemetery, Dahlgren Twp., Hamilton Co., IL Would greatly appreciate any information on the parents, siblings, and children of William Berry PORTER and Hannah CASKEY. Is he related to Thomzen/Thompson PORTER who also migrated to Hamilton Co., IL from Kentucky (Ohio County, KY)? Terry Harper

Lynne, You may have received this information, but I have not had an opportunity to go to McLeansboro until today. I did not find a death certificate for Sarah Jane Deck. The only Deck mentioned was Cecil May Deck, age 6, who died 2 Jan 1902. Bk A, #1065. However, I did find a marriage for Jackson Deck. Jackson Deck(50) married Elizabeth A. Reed (28) 31 Jan 1875. Bk E, #3944. I did not find another remarriage for him in Hamilton County. Shirls

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Harrie M. Walters is not on page 768. I think the index is probably in error and should read Hattie M. Walters (the mother). It could be that if there is a Harrie M. Walters that it is listed in the complete article and not included in this abstract. There are a few mistakes in these two volumes, but they wonderful books and very helpful in my research. Darlene

I think it is a wonderful idea that we write our own obit and put it in several places, including your safe deposit box. You might want to give copies to your children. I fully intend to write a very long obit giving as much history as I can. On sharing this intent with my husband, his reply was "That will cost a fortune." My reply, "Take it out of my life insurance." All joking aside, it is a great idea. My uncle's wife, put his birth place as the county where they married and they had been married for over fifty years. There is lots of stress at this time and people are going to make mistakes, unless they are family historians and have memorized all the dates and places. When I attended the funeral of my uncle, I was asked where he was born and told the children and wife. Darlene

Hi Jody, Must be your copy of LOK. The 1960-271 is the obit for Elsie May Walters Williams, b. 31 Jan 1902 in Hamilton County; died 07 Nov 1960 in hospital in Benton, resident of McLeansboro; daughter of Anderson & Hattie M Harlow Walters. Married Bailey Williams, 31 Jul 1923. Leaves husband: 2 bros: Spyrus H Walters of McLeansboro & Wm A Walters of Enfield; 2 sis: Edith Allen of McLeansboro & Laura Mitchell of Wayne City. Interred IOOF< McLeansboro Todd Kjeldsen wrote: > Is it me or what? I am trying to look up ..,Harrie M Walters > 1960-271 in book 2. which s/b on page 768. My page is Blank ! Is it > just my book? I am search for Harry Max Walters of Hamilton or White > co. IN. Sibs Kenneth Walters , Camile Myrle Walters., with ties to > William Lee and Effie Connor. Thankyou Good luck in your search. > Jody R > > ==== ILHAMILT Mailing List ==== > Listowner, Michael L. Hebert mailto:mhebert.usgw@home.com > --------------------------------------------------------- > This list is sponsored by the RootsWeb Genealogical Data Cooperative. > Visit them at http://www.rootsweb.com/

This was on another listed and I copied, modified and pasted it to this email. I think this is a good idea. Phyllis We all know there are so many mistakes made on records people keep. When my mother died, I put her mother's maiden name as Lewis ,when in fact it was Davis and in 1989 my sister died and her husband put in her obit that she was born in Columbus Ohio, {Canton} that she attended school in AZ {MO} and that she was a member of the Mormon Church {his faith, not hers}. Because of this I wrote my own obit for place and date of birth, parents correct names and so on and filed it away. Maybe we could save others some work and mistakes this way.

Is it me or what? I am trying to look up ..,Harrie M Walters 1960-271 in book 2. which s/b on page 768. My page is Blank ! Is it just my book? I am search for Harry Max Walters of Hamilton or White co. IN. Sibs Kenneth Walters , Camile Myrle Walters., with ties to William Lee and Effie Connor. Thankyou Good luck in your search. Jody R

Does anyone know what happenned to Linda Caffey?? Her email at Rogers State University is no longer valid. If anyone knows her whereabouts, please forward the following message.... ------------------- Linda, I recently spoke with a nice woman named, Roberta Fox (phone#618-627-2326) who lives in Franklin Co IL. Her gg grandfather was Silas R. Jones s/o William Ward Jones from Hamilton Co.. She would like to speak with you about your families since you two are probably cuzns.... Best Regards, Trev