Helen E. Mitchell, 97, of McLeansboro, passed away 12:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at Hamilton Memorial Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in McLeansboro. Helen was born in Franklin County, May 17, 1914, the daughter of Charles and Emma (Phillips) Johnson. She is survived by a step-daughter, Louise Joshlin of Belle Rive; nieces and nephews, Dorothy Sherley and husband Norval Clay of Macedonia , Phyllis Malchert and husband Art of McLeansboro, Jim Depoister and wife Marsha of Lake City, Fla., John Depoister and wife Karen of Manteno, Phillip Depoister and wife Diana of Valparaiso, Ind.; also several great-nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, husbands; a brother, Donald Johnson and a sister, Pauline Depoister. She was a retired license practical nurse and worked at the former Mt. Vernon T.B. Sanatorium in Mt. Vernon. Helen was a past member of the Eastern Star Christian Church in McLeansboro. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Interment will be at Liberty Cemetery in Macedonia. Memorials may be give to the donor's choice and will be accepted at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro.

Of course there are records...call the courthouse in McLeansboro....you could also ask someone in the Hamilton county historical society to do a lookup for you... -----Original Message----- From: ilhamilt-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilhamilt-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Lisa Pemberton Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 9:13 PM To: Hamilton County Subject: [ILHAMILT] Birth records Does anyone know if someone born in 1906 in McLeansboro would have a birth certificate on file somewhere? If so would I be able to get a copy from the court house? Thanks, Lisa ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List admin: ilhamilt-admin@rootsweb.com 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 ILHAMILT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1901 / Virus Database: 2109/4761 - Release Date: 01/23/12

Check with the courthouse in McLeansboro. They would know if there was a birth certificate or a delayed certificate on file. Some families did not report home births for children, but they might have when they got a ssn later in their life. Tracy -----Original Message----- From: ilhamilt-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilhamilt-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Lisa Pemberton Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 8:13 PM To: Hamilton County Subject: [ILHAMILT] Birth records Does anyone know if someone born in 1906 in McLeansboro would have a birth certificate on file somewhere? If so would I be able to get a copy from the court house? Thanks, Lisa ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List admin: ilhamilt-admin@rootsweb.com 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 ILHAMILT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

MCLEANSBORO -- Helen E. Mitchell, 97, died at 12:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in Hamilton Memorial Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro, with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery in Macedonia. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on January 24, 2012

MCLEANSBORO -- Neil A. Knutson, 36, died at 10:11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Wilson's Funeral Home in Steeleville. Neil's wishes were to be cremated after the visitation. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on January 24, 2012

Does anyone know if someone born in 1906 in McLeansboro would have a birth certificate on file somewhere? If so would I be able to get a copy from the court house? Thanks, Lisa

Helen E. Mitchell 97-year-old McLeansboro resident, Helen E. Mitchell died at 12:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23 at the McLeansboro Health Care and Rehab Center in McLeansboro. Services for Helen E. Mitchell are pending at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro.

SPRINGFIELD - Betty L. Kennedy, 81, of Dahlgren, passed away 3:40 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in McLeansboro. Arrangements are pending at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro.

James Monroe WEBB s/o Elijah Everett WEBB and Hannah Jane MATLOCK E E s/o Obediah Hendrich WEBB and Sarah EVERETT Obe s/o Henry WEBB and Elizabeth ROUINTREE Henry s/o Martin WEBB and Judith ?... Sue Armstrong posted 3 years ago Ralph's parents, connections: Ralph (24 Oct 1916 - 17 Jan 2009) s/o Frank INGRAM and Estella "Stella" PRATHER Frank s/o William Archibald INGRAM and Rosetta CLARK Wm s/o Francis A "Frank" INGRAM and Edith A GUNTER Frank s/o Seth INGRAM and Mary Ann "Polly" ROBINSON -SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilfrankl- > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of BLS > Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 7:14 AM > To: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com; ilhamilt@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ILFRANKL] WEBB-INGRAM OBIT > > Idalee Ingram, 89, of McLeansboro, passed away 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, > 2012, at Memorial Nursing Center in McLeansboro. > > Idalee was born March 3, 1922, the daughter of James Monroe Webb and > Florence (Wheeler) Webb in Hamilton County. > > She married Ralph Ingram Aug. 15, 1938, in McLeansboro. > ...

Have you checked the cemetery books from Saline County? From: Lisa Pemberton <mlisap@yahoo.com> To: Hamilton County <ilhamilt@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 2:21 PM Subject: [ILHAMILT] Henry Edgar Pemberton d: 1919 Does anyone know where Henry Edgar Pemberton is buried that died in 1919? I had been told he was buried at I. O. O. F. in McLeansboro but I do not find him listed on find a grave or The Yesterdays of Hamilton County website for that cemetery or any other in Hamilton County.     Thank, Lisa ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List admin: ilhamilt-admin@rootsweb.com 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 ILHAMILT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Claudia M. Clevenger, 68, of Christopher died Jan. 11, 2012, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. A private memorial service will follow at a later date. The Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements. Claudia was born on Nov. 29, 1943, in Alton, the daughter of Raymond Wilson and Rita Wilson. She was married to David Clevenger on July 29, 1997. She was a retired secretary and a member of Christopher Senior Citizens. She is survived by stepchildren Evelyn Dart of Watseka, Lori Trotter of Dahlgren, Marcia Reed of Marion, Ohio, Melinda Schramm of Commerce, Ga., David W. Clevenger of Watseka, Cody Trotter of Maine and Travis Trotter of Opdyke; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

Does anyone know where Henry Edgar Pemberton is buried that died in 1919? I had been told he was buried at I. O. O. F. in McLeansboro but I do not find him listed on find a grave or The Yesterdays of Hamilton County website for that cemetery or any other in Hamilton County.     Thank, Lisa

Idalee Ingram, 89, of McLeansboro, passed away 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at Memorial Nursing Center in McLeansboro. Idalee was born March 3, 1922, the daughter of James Monroe Webb and Florence (Wheeler) Webb in Hamilton County. She married Ralph Ingram Aug. 15, 1938, in McLeansboro. Idalee is survived by three sons; Bill Ingram and wife Callie of McLeansboro, Loyd Ingram and wife Ruby of St. Francisville, La., Kenneth Ingram and wife Sharon of McLeansboro; eight grandchildren, Greg, Cindy, Jeff and Brandon Ingram; Kelly Pearce and Briana Weaver; Shannon Rogers and Katina Reed; 10 great-grandchildren and special friend and caregiver Janet Cox. She was preceded in death by her husband Jan. 17, 2009, her parents, seven brothers, six sisters and a grandson, Brian Ingram. Idalee was a homemaker and member of Smith Chapel Church in Blairsville. She worked at Elders Manufacturing in McLeansboro and loved to read, do crossword puzzles, crochet and read her Bible. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Burial service will be at Ten Mile Cemetery in McLeansboro. Arrangements are under the direction of Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro.

Idalee Ingram 89-year-old McLeansboro resident, Idalee Ingram died at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, January 17 at Hamilton Memorial Nursing Center in McLeansboro. She had worked at Elders Manufacturing in McLeansboro. Surviving are three sons, Bill and Kenneth both of McLeansboro and Loyd of St. Francisville, LA; eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; and a special friend and caregiver, Janet Cox. Funeral services for Idalee Ingram will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 21 at the Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Burial will be in Ten Mile Cemetery at McLeansboro. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 20 at the Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro

Robert J. Brown 89-year-old Johnsonville, IL resident, Robert J. Brown, died at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, January 17 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was retired from Trunkline Gas Company. Surviving are a son, Jack R. Brown of Opdyke, IL; one daughter, Darlene Reid of Bone Gap; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services for Robert J. Brown will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 22 at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora, with military honors at the gravesite. There will be no visitation. Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, or to the donor's choice.

Virginia M. Cunningham 74-year-old McLeansboro resident, Virginia M. Cunningham died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, January 16 at her home. Services for Virginia M. Cunningham are pending at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro

> > Flossie Opal Morris, 97, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 5:15 A.M. > on Monday, January 16, 2012 at Way-Fair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center > in Fairfield, Illinois. > > Flossie was born on Saturday, October 17, 1914 in Aden, Illinois the > daughter of the late Charley and Sarah (Witter) Bond. She married Lewis > Blackford and he preceded her in death. She later married Wayne M. Morris > on April 11, 1962 in Urbana, Illinois and he preceded her in death on > October 24, 2001. > > Surviving family members include her daughter: Eloise Carlock of Mill > Shoals, Illinois; son: Bill Mac Blackford and wife Gayla of Fairfield, > Illinois; 9 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 15 great great > grandchildren; 3 step children; 7 step grandchildren and 4 step great > grandchildren also survive. > > Her parents, both husbands, three brothers and two sisters preceded her in > death. > > Opal was a homemaker, a private caregiver for the elderly, an excellent > seamstress, an immaculate housekeeper. She was awarded the Women of the > Year at Gibson City Catholic Church in the early 1980's and she made > rosaries that were sent all over the world. She was a member of St. Mary's > Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. > > VISITATION: will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the service time 10:00 A.M. > on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon, > Illinois. FUNERAL MASS: will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, January > 19, 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Father > John Iffert will officiate. INTERMENT: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Mt. > Vernon, Illinois. >

Sandy, Thanks for sharing this map!! It's great! Lisa ________________________________ From: Sandy Bauer <sandy@whalen-family.org> To: iljeffer@rootsweb.com; ilhamilt@rootsweb.com; "ILWayne@rootsweb.com" <ILWAYNE@rootsweb.com>; ILFRANKL <ilfrankl@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 1:58 PM Subject: [ILHAMILT] HISTORY: Moving Map of US Treasa (Bond) Brookman sent this to me and I couldn't resist sharing with you all.  This is a great refresher course on US history as far as statehood goes. Moving map of US - Probably the best capsule of the history of our country ever put together.  It's fascinating to watch the evolution of growth from the 13 colonies up to the present, with dates, wars, purchases, etc. included.  As much as you may know about American history, I guarantee you'll learn something from this short video clip. This “moving” map of the country, shows it from the beginning of the 13 states through the present.  It includes the acquisitions from England and Spain , the Slave states, the Free states , a segment on the Civil war, it  includes some mentions of Central and South America, etc. It also shows the Indian Nations as they were during the Indian Wars: Modac, Miwok, Mujave, Nez Perce, Flat Head, Crow, Cheyenne , Arapaho, Navajo, Apache, Dakota, Sioux, Kiowa, Wichita and Comanche. A great site, especially if you enjoy American history, but have forgotten a lot of what we learned in school. Turn on your sound, as the narration is a significant portion of the presentation. When it opens, don't click on Go at the bottom .... click on Play at the top.) http://www.animatedatlas.com/movie.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List admin: ilhamilt-admin@rootsweb.com 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 ILHAMILT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Treasa (Bond) Brookman sent this to me and I couldn't resist sharing with you all. This is a great refresher course on US history as far as statehood goes. Moving map of US - Probably the best capsule of the history of our country ever put together. It's fascinating to watch the evolution of growth from the 13 colonies up to the present, with dates, wars, purchases, etc. included. As much as you may know about American history, I guarantee you'll learn something from this short video clip. This “moving” map of the country, shows it from the beginning of the 13 states through the present. It includes the acquisitions from England and Spain , the Slave states, the Free states , a segment on the Civil war, it includes some mentions of Central and South America, etc. It also shows the Indian Nations as they were during the Indian Wars: Modac, Miwok, Mujave, Nez Perce, Flat Head, Crow, Cheyenne , Arapaho, Navajo, Apache, Dakota, Sioux, Kiowa, Wichita and Comanche. A great site, especially if you enjoy American history, but have forgotten a lot of what we learned in school. Turn on your sound, as the narration is a significant portion of the presentation. When it opens, don't click on Go at the bottom .... click on Play at the top.) http://www.animatedatlas.com/movie.html

(A photo there go to pjstar.com if desired) In Journal Star of Peoria, Illinois on Jan, 14 2012 DORA ISAACS *BARTONVILLE* - Dora H. Isaacs, 93, formerly of Bartonville, Peoria and Wayne County, Ill., died at the home of her grandson in Springfield, Ill., on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. She was born on July 30, 1918, in Wayne County, Ill. She was the daughter of Iley and Dessie (Harrole) Jenkins. She married Coleman Isaacs on May 29, 1938, in Hamilton County, Ill. He preceded her in death on March 21, 1979, in Peoria County, Ill. She was also preceded in death by one son, Albert Isaacs, two sisters and one half brother. She is survived by four grandchildren, David (Melinda) Isaacs of Springfield, Ill., Dennis (Patsy) Isaacs of Peoria, Ill., Daniel Isaacs of Bradenton, Fla., and Dora Poorman of Springfield, Ill. She has seven great-grandchildren. Dora had worked various occupations in the Peoria area, retiring from the Peoria State Hospital in Bartonville. She was a member of Our Saviour's Chapel in Peoria. Funeral services will be Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. The Rev. John Chamness, her nephew, will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in the Garrison Cemetery, Aden, Ill. Memorials may be made to Our Saviour's Chapel. You may view Dora's life story at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com <http://www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com>.