Hi All, I am sorry I have not got the cemetery lists complete yet. I had to take some time off because my daughter has had a nervous breakdown and I have the girls. It has been very hard for me and I am trying to at least keep up with the deaths online and saving them to a file and Robert Webb has sent me some pictures to put online too. I have not forgotten Robert. Please bare with me and I will get back to the cemeteries as soon as I can. I hope you all understand. Shawnnee

Hi, friends, Friday morning I mowed the Old Brick cemetery again, and that evening Ray S. and I went out again, and he confirmed and clarified the location of some unmarked graves, and offered ideas and help from his experiences, which should help us locate more stones if they are there. I am 99% sure now of the location of the grave of John C. Berry, although there is no stone. Warren Van Dine interviewed my grandfather many years ago, and my grandfather told him that the cemetery was covered with brush, so they went in and cleared a spot and dug a grave (in 1931). It would be the closest one to the gate found so far. I've ordered a probe like Ray's and when it comes I will be out there (as time permits) looking for more stones. I will let you all know of any I find. Ray deserves a medal for the amazing, awesome marvelous work he has done restoring a cemetery near his home, and I'm really happy to have his help. Sincerely, Robert ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

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/Eg.2ADI/2166 Message Board Post: Minnie (nee Robbins) Cain b. 1872 – 1888 Elm Grove area, Northeast Township, Adams Co., Illinois. On November 1946 she was living in Clayton, Illinois. She was the daughter of Jason Robbins and Sarah Louisa Walker. Her siblings (born during the above time frame) were Conie Alta Orton, Millie T. Burke, Myrtle Blanche Bagby, Alma Elva Moore, Loran Robbins, and Hila G. Burke. All of the siblings lived in the Adams, Brown, Hancock and Schuyler County area. She is listed in a will a Mrs. Minnie Cain. It is assumed she married a Cain. She is not the Minnie Cain b. December 12, 1897 d. October 2, 1984 married to Elmer Cain and buried in the Mt. Horeb Cemetery near Golden. That ladies maiden name was McAvoy. Any information you may have concerning Minnie Robbins Cain or her husband would be appreciated.

Thanks Sally, That is the family I am looking for. He was a brother to my great grandfather. I am trying to locate a descendent of his daughter Clara Woodworth. Thanks again Susan A. Harnish Rockford Linear Actuation, Inc Phone:815-986-4407 Fax:815-986-4410 [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Sally [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 10:00 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ILHANCOC] George W. Brown In the book"Pioneers of the Prairie" page 250 it says: BRWON GEORGE W. - Born 1840, died 1881. His wife Martha E., was born 1848, she died 1913. I do not know that this is correct I only copied what it says. Hope it helps you. Sally in southern Oregon ==== ILHANCOC Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe from this mailing list send an e-mail to: [email protected] Turn off your signature. There is no subject required and only one word goes into the e-mail. Unsubscribe

In the book"Pioneers of the Prairie" page 250 it says: BRWON GEORGE W. - Born 1840, died 1881. His wife Martha E., was born 1848, she died 1913. I do not know that this is correct I only copied what it says. Hope it helps you. Sally in southern Oregon

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith and Gillham Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADI/2165 Message Board Post: Mary Ann Gillham bn. 1826 Kentucky Dennis A Smith bn. 1820 Ohio married 15 Jul. 1843 Hancock Illinois children: Armilda bn. 1844 George W bn. 1845 IL Sarah E bn. 1848 IL Cordelia A bn. 1850 Hancock Co. Illinois Robert D. bn. 1855 MO Cinthia G bn. 1858 IL According to Cordelias obit she had six siblings so I am missing one child. I am looking for any info regarding this family. Some other names related to this line are: Lydia Kleinhart Melinda Mcfarland Beth Roberts

I am trying to locate any information on Geo W and Wm G Brown. They lived in Hancock Co from 1870 to 1880's. Geo married Martha Eads in 1869 and lived near Basco. Wm married Harriett Ella Dryden in 1870 and lived north of Elvaston. Any help would be appreciated. Susan A. Harnish Rockford Linear Actuation, Inc Phone:815-986-4407 Fax:815-986-4410 [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: allthatstuff Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Eg.2ADI/2156.1 Message Board Post: Hello, My search for a Thomas Burnett from Grayson County, Kentucky has led me to a Thomas Burnett in Hancock County, Illinois. I am aware that the Thomas Burnett whom I'm researching did relocate in Illinois. This Thomas Burnett married Hetty Stone, who is actually my relative. Thomas was born about 1789, I'm not sure when Hetty was born, but her parents were married about 1785. She had twin brothers (Moses and Aaron) born in 1789. I am aware that your Thomas and Ann Coontz Burnett did not marry until October 25, 1845 when the two were right around 55 years of age. I would say any children of Thomas' would not be Ann's. I am hoping someone can tell me if this Thomas Burnett may have had a wife by the name of Hetty, Harriet, Mehetable, or another longer form of Hetty.

Am sure that was and exciting find. Maybe there is still hope for any Thompson who was buried there. Keep up the good work. Roberta Summers

In a message dated 6/12/04 1:02:46 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > Lots of work still to be done, and a long way to go. > > Robert > Wish I was there to help. Would if I was. A salute to you for this super work! -- Ray Downing in Las Vegas.

Hi, friends, Found another stone in the Old Brick Cemetery today, in excellent condition, but it was completely covered by sod: POWELL, Eddie Son of Jn. C. and L. E. Powell. Died Sept. 7, 1864 Age 1 year, 6 months, 26 days. Also located the stones for Purley Jones and William W. Shaw, in Row 6. Both also completely covered by sod. Lots of work still to be done, and a long way to go. Robert ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

Hi, Seekers, If your ancestors lived/died in Cumberland Co., PA, you might find their cemetery record at this website: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/cemet.htm Good hunting - good luck! Shirley: [email protected]

I use a round fiberglass garden stake. > Regarding PROBING for old stones under the surface. I was wondering > if anyone has any ideas about the best type of instrument to use, or the > best way to probe for stones. > Robert

In a message dated 6/9/04 10:14:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Regarding PROBING for old stones under the surface. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas about the best type of instrument to use, or the best way to probe for stones I would think that a tile probe would work just fine. I have one that I purchased from a Soil and Water Conservation District here in Ohio.

Good morning, folks, Just a note to let you know I mowed the Old Brick Cemetery again yesterday (with a riding mower). Also sprayed weeds in the fence row all the way around (I think the fence was installed in 1899, and maybe repaired some in about 1958). Talked to the township caretaker yesterday, and plan to attend the next cemetery board meeting, to be sure we follow their desires, and not overstep the permission they have kindly given to us to work on the cemetery. Also, anyone who has ancestors buried there can given instructions as to specific care of their ancestor's stones and lots, and I would be overjoyed to receive that kind of information from anyone. Or, if they wish to make repairs, they can do so (should be done with the township caretaker's knowledge and consent). Regarding PROBING for old stones under the surface. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas about the best type of instrument to use, or the best way to probe for stones. Robert ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

Barbara, I was just at Greenwood Cemetary a couple of weeks ago and photographed some of the Dodge graves. I am getting the photos developed today and will send them to you via email. Off the top of my head, I can't remember all the ones there but Charles and his two wives are there as are my great-grandparents, Howard and Katie. Debby McCoy [email protected]

There is no such thing as an address or phone number for Greenwood Cemetery. It is just a very pretty plot of land containing a number of burials on a hillside in Hamilton. You can probably find information by contacting the Lamporte Funeral Home, which is only about 2 blocks from the front gate, or the Hancock County Historical Society though.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dodge Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADI/2164 Message Board Post: I am looking for the address and/or phone number for Greenwood Cemetery located in Hamilton, IL. Some of my Dodge ancestors are burried there. Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GEREN, POYNTER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eg.2ADI/2163 Message Board Post: Have full obituary on file. Contact us for copy: Jackson County Historical Society, 216 New York Ave., Holton KS 66436

There are hints on this page to using the IL state marriage index http://www.rootdig.com/illinoismarriage.html Michael