Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock?read=1041 Surname: ------------------------- I need information on George Miller who lived in Hancock county in the 1800's and was a Morman bishop at Nauvoo. I HAVE HAD THIS ARTICLE FOR AWHILE. HOPING TO HEAR SOMETHING ABOUT IT FROM SOMEONE. 'THIS SESQUICENTENNIAL YEAR OF THE NAUVOO EXODUS, 1846-1996, FOCUSES ON THE CAMP OF ISREAL'S HISTORIC CROSSING OF SOUTHERN IOWA. TO TELL THAT SAGA PROPERLY WOULD REQUIRE SEVERAL BOOKS. TREK HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE THE SNOWY SURAR CREEK ENCAMPMENT IN FEBRUARY, BISHOP GEORGE MILLER'S HEARTY BAND OF ADVANCE PIONEERS WHO CLEARED ROADS, BUILT BRIDGES, AND PREPARED CAMPSITES; CAPTAIN PITT'S BRASS BAND PRESENTING CONCERTS FOR PAY IN FAMINGTON AND KEOSAUQUA IN MARCH; TERRIBLE MUD AND SNOW AND RAINS THAT CAUSED SNAILS' PACE TRAVEL ACROSS SOGGY PRARIES IN MARCH AND APRIL; WILLIAM CLAYTON WRITING "COME, COME, YE SAINTS" IN APRIL; THE TEMPORARY SETTLEMENTS CREATED AT GARDEN GROVE IN APRIL AND AT MT. PISGAH IN MAY; THE COMPANY'S ARRIVAL AT THE MISSOURI RIVER IN MID JUNE; THE SURPRISE CALL FOR AND ENLISTMENT OF THE MORMON BATTALION IN JULY; AND THE CROSSINGS OF THE MUSSIOUR RIVER BY AUGUST THAT LED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF WINTER QUARTERS NORTH OF PRESENT OMAHA, NEB., THAT FALL.' THIS WAS FOUND AT HTTP://WWW.INDIRECT.COM/WWW/CROCKETT/HARTLEY2.HTML I DONT REMEMBER HOW I FOUND IT ON 3/17/2000 KEEP IN TOUCH RICK

Dear Seekers: Suggest that those of you whom are looking for Morman faith ancestors in Hancock Co., IL - and elsewhere - check the LDS URL. As part of the Morman faith, members are encouraged (indeed required) to document their family's history. Since the MILLER msg. request stated that G. MILLER was a Morman bishop in Hancock Co., and the Morman members fled or were chased, from Illinois, on to Salt Lake City, I rather doubt that records/documents would even exist in Hancock Co. - Joseph Smith was killed in 1844, I believe, and the Mormans left Hancock Co., within the next two years, I think. I do wish those searching for Morman records the greatest good luck. Have great days and peaceful nights! Shirley: bobert@panacom.com

Hi, I forgot to mention Mary E. Williams who married James Woodard in Hancock Co. 3-5-1857. Would anyone know about her? Roberta Summers.

Hi All, I have two Caroline Williams who were married in Hancock County and I am wondering if anyone out there knows anything about them? The following is what I have: Caroline Williams married John H. Shull in Hancock County 10-31-1860 Caroline Williams married John W. Lynch in Hancock County 11-25-1860 Was the father to either one of these girls Andrew Williams? Would appreciate help on them. Thanks. Roberta Summers

Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock?read=1040 Surname: Miller ------------------------- George Miller has been the subject of considerable research and at least one major article. The most recent piece I am aware of is: R.E. Bennett, "'A Samaritan had passed by': George Miller - Mormon Bishop, Trailblazer, and Brigham Young Antagonist" (Illinois Historical Journal 82 (Spring 1989), pp. 2-16. Bob

Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock?read=1039 Surname: Miller ------------------------- I need information on George Miller who lived in Hancock county in the 1800's and was a Morman bishop at Nauvoo.

Hi All, Well I finally did it. My computer hard drive crashed and I lost all my email again. This time I got a new big hard drive that should last me for a while. Please if anyone emailed me within the past 2 weeks please send it again as I lost it when my drive crashed. Hopefully I should not have anymore problems like I have been having lately. I hope everyone is ok and still searching Shawnnee

Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock?read=1037 Surname: Halbert, Holbert, Ellis ------------------------- Seeking information on James P. Halbert, b. about 1849 in Hancock County, possible son of Elihu Halbert & Eliza Jane Hayes (listed as Holbert in 1850 census - household 171, interview 171, p. 281B) who married Margaret Ellis on September 05, 1869 in Hancock County. She is believed to have been born in Hancock County. Couple removed abt. 1870 to Montgomery County, Iowa. Seeking verification that James P. was son of Elihu. Thanks for any assistance.

Hi Marcia, I just toured the Majorville site and am wondering if in the Majorville M.E.Church and Friendship United Methodist Church history if they made mention of their ministers? I have reson to believe that Andrew Williams was a circuit rider for the Methodist Church and did some preaching in Hancock County and maybe McDonough County. I was just wondering if his name was mentioned in their history. Thanks for your time. Roberta Summers.

For anyone who has an interest in Majorville Church and Cemetery in Hancock County, I've placed on my webpages the "Souvenir and Historical Sketch of the Majorville Church" booklet, compiled by Fay Day and issued sometime after August, 1935. Every page is imaged and they are chockfull of names and information about the church, it's founder and supporters - including a few brief biographical sketches, activities, etc. I've also created a Majorville Bulletin Board. I'm inviting everyone to post inquiries, remembrances - anything you'd like to ask or share about Majorville. I plan to add further information and the little bits and pieces that you add will make these pages more interesting and helpful to subsequent viewers. My home page is at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~majorville/ >From the main page, click on the icon for Hancock and McDonough Sites, then you may view photos of Majorville and the booklet. Marcia Farina majorville@aol.com

Researching the following Milton family. A handwritten record from an unknown source suggests the family consisted of the following. I question the 16 children. I can confirm 6 children: John W., Clarence, Joe L., Eliza A., Sarah B. and Cordelia Jane and potentially Bertha E. In Cordelia's 1922 obit, John W. and Joe L. were living in Burlington, IA, Clarence in Kansas City, Sarah in Ft. Madison and and Eliza in Elvaston, IL. Any information you can offer will be greatly appreciated. I have much info on Cordelia Milton's descendants to offer. Regards, Stephen Fisher ___________________ Name: E. J. MILTON Birth: 7 Mar 1831 Spouse: S. J. Birth: 18 Oct 1838 Death: 18 Nov 1907 Children: 1 M: John W. MILTON Birth: 29 Dec 1853 2 M: William H. H. MILTON Birth: 3 Jan 1855 3 F: Luella E. MILTON Birth: 10 Jan 1857 4 F: Mary J. MILTON Birth: 20 Jun 1858 Death: 6 Oct 1909 5 F: Elisha B. MILTON Birth: 7 Feb 1860 6 M: Samuel E. MILTON Birth: 11 Mar 1861 7 M: Clarence E. MILTON Birth: 18 Dec 1863 8 M: Joe L. MILTON Birth: 9 Jul 1865 9 F: Eliza A. MILTON Birth: 27 Mar 1867 Spouse: Lilburn EMERT 10 F: Nancy A. MILTON Birth: 30 Jun 1869 11 M: James M. MILTON Birth: 26 Aug 1871 12 F: Sarah B. MILTON Birth: 30 Jan 1873 Spouse: SMITH 13 F: Cordelia Jane MILTON Birth: 24 Sep 1875 Death: 9 Dec 1922 Good Hope, McDonough Co., IL Spouse: Thomas Grant SMITH 14 M: Henry C. MILTON Birth: 31 Mar 1877 15 F: Ida M. MILTON Birth: 27 Jan 1879 16 F: Bertha E. MILTON Birth: 4 Sep 1881 Spouse: Nathan H. LANDON

I am researching the following Smith family. Please let em know if you see a connection with your Smith relations. Thomas Grant Smith (1866-1939) m. Cordelia Jane Milton (24 Sept 1875-9 Dec 1922) on 28 Nov 1891 Their children: Orville Smith Dewey Smith Julian "Soc" Smith Carrie Smith (16 Mar 1901-26 Aug 1967) m. Emory Young (1 Apr 1890-3 Sep 1958) Anna Mae Smith (1909-1958) m. __ Lomax Edith Jane Smith (29 Mar 1903-19 Aug 1972) m. Truman Fisher (26 Jun 1903-19 May 1974) The family lived in the La Harpe area of Hancock Co. through at least 1903 before moving to Good Hope, McDonough Co., IL. Thomas Smith may have returned to the La Harpe area following his wife's death. Thomas, Cordelia, Dewey, Julian, Carrie, Anna Mae and Edith are all buried in Good Hope cemetery. Regards, Stephen Fisher

Hi Vince, Here is a website with numerous BOTTS family members from the St Mary, Hancock Co IL community. I think you will find it helpful. http://maxadamia.com/cmp/ Mary Jane White +++++++++++++++++++ "Vincent E. Summers" wrote: > Does anyone on this list have the surname BOTTS? > > I think these names may connect, but do not know... > > Joseph O. BOTTS > Sidney BOTTS > Sidney W. BOTTS > Simeon BOTTS > > Any help to find a common thread would be much appreciated. I *know* > Joseph O. BOTTS is connected to my wife's DAVIS -- > > Thanks, > Vince Summers

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=285 Surname: Alexander, Barb, Barbe, Beckwith, Curry, Ellis, Hadley, Long, McGee, Mort, Mosley, Munson, Parker, Pogue, Robinson, Sammons, Way, Weir, White ------------------------- Carthage Republican Aug 1, 1894 pg 1 (sic) Webster Mrs. Delia Beckwith, formerly of this place, but for the past 15 years a resident of Canton, MO., died at her home Wednesday July 25th of heart disease. The body was brought to this place Friday a.m. The funeral services were held at the home of Marion Robinson, at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Bascom, of Ft. Green. Mrs. Beckwith was a kind motherly lady, widely known and loved for her goodness and purity of mind and heart. She was preceded in death by the husband and father about one year ago, thus leaving her one child, Edward, entirely alone in the world so far as family ties are concerned. She was about 67 years old. She was found dead in her sitting room, while apparently in the act of reading, as the paper was on her lap. She had not been well for a long time, though was not considered dangerous. There is much sympathy for the lonely boy who is now bereft of his dearest earthly friend. May he put his trust in Him who has promised to be a father to the fatherless. * * * * * Adelia was the wife of Lorenzo Dow Beckwith. While named as Delia in her obituary, Census records and marriage documents of her son, James Edward, show her given name to have been Adelia. Link: Deep Roots in Hancock County URL: <http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~majorville/>

In 1858 in Hancock County, my Grandmother, Martha WOODWORTH married Thomas DIVER. She married my Grandfather, Alfred LEONARD in 1873 in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa. I cannot find out what happened to Thomas DIVER. Did they divorce? Did he pass away? Was there children born from this marriage? How and when did they go to Iowa? I can find no reference that they set up housekeeping in Illinois. Is there any one out there researching the DIVERS? Or Illinois WOODWORTHS for that matter? I don't know where to turn next. There is hardly anything one can pull out of Illinois. I am beholden to a Ilhancock lister that sent me the Marriage site recently. Any information will be welcomed. Especially if there are websites to access for information. Thank you in advance. Mary masdal@ala.net

Does anyone on this list have the surname BOTTS? I think these names may connect, but do not know... Joseph O. BOTTS Sidney BOTTS Sidney W. BOTTS Simeon BOTTS Any help to find a common thread would be much appreciated. I *know* Joseph O. BOTTS is connected to my wife's DAVIS -- Thanks, Vince Summers

I have more on Samuel Wilson DAVIS. Apparently he was known more simply as Wilson. Does anyone have anything they can add to the data I list below for the whole part of the family that lived in Hancock County, Illinois? Although I wish to apologize in part for the length of this post, it will make it possible for others to attach to my lines, I hope... Thanks, Vince Summers *********************************************************************** SAMUEL WILSON7 DAVIS (RICHARD6, RICHARD5, JOHN4, JOHN3, THOMAS2 DAVYS, HENRY DAVIS1 (DAVYS), THE ELDER) was born January 17, 1807 in Virginia, and died May 08, 1877 in Carthage (Hancock), Illinois. He married SARAH SPITLER May 18, 1836 in Rockbridge Co., VA, daughter of DANIEL SPITLER and ELINOR EMMERY. She was born June 14, 1812 in Botetourt Co., VA, and died September 11, 1879 in Carthage(Hancock), IL. Notes for SAMUEL WILSON DAVIS: Buried at the Old Carthage Cemetery, Carthage, IL 1841 List of Taxpayers has Samuel W. Davis listed with the road precinct of 55 -- Brian's Forge to Rock Forge. Marriage Date from Rockbridge Marriage Book. Suffered a stroke, then died two years later from pneumonia. The Carthage Gazette of May 9, 1877 says, under "local matters" Yesterday morning about one o'clock, Wilson Davis, who has been an invalid for a number of years, died. Notes for SARAH SPITLER: Buried Old Carthage Cemetery Cause of Sarah's Death -- Paralysis of heart - sudden death. Attending physician: A. Spitler, MD, of Carthage, IL Children of SAMUEL DAVIS and SARAH SPITLER are: i. ELIZABETH ELLEN8 DAVIS, b. June 03, 1837, VA; d. June 27, 1893; m. JOSEPH OSCAR BOTTS, October 27, 1858, Near Plymouth, Illinois; b. August 21, 1834; d. March 07, 1912. Notes for ELIZABETH ELLEN DAVIS: Died of cancer. A church obituary excerpts thusly... Converted and joined the Church in her 18th year. She and her family removed from Iowa to Kansas in 1881. Suffered the last six months of her life. Mother of four children. They and her husband outlived her. Married near Plymouth, Ills., Oct. 27, 1858 Notes for JOSEPH OSCAR BOTTS: Was in the Civil War (a church obituary) At age 4 was moved to St. Mary's Illinois. In later years went farther west, becoming a Methodist, but then came back to Illinois in 1898. Became a Baptist. ii. JAMES MARSHALL DAVIS, b. March 17, 1839, Rockbridge Co., VA; d. July 10, 1917, Kirkwood(Tehama), CA; m. MARTHA ELLEN ARTZ, March 27, 1862, Carthage, Hancock County, Illinois; b. November 27, 1844, Woodstock(Shenandoah), VA; d. February 08, 1926, Kirkwood(Tehama), CA. Notes for JAMES MARSHALL DAVIS: Buried Kirkwood Cemetery Kirkwood is abt. 5 miles south of Corning. "In the year 1862, Mr. and Mrs. Davis started across the plains for California in a covered wagon, the wagon train being piloted across by Mrs. Davis' uncle, Captain Alee Mero. In December, 1862, Mr. and Mrs. Davis stopped at Salt Lake City where their first child, now Sarah Dora Prator, was born. After the child's birth, Mr. and Mrs. Davis pushed on to California and settled in Sacramento in 1864. From here the family moved to Cauada[Redwood City], San Mateo County ... they then went to Santa Cruz ... The family then came to Tehama County and settled in the neighborhood of Corning, then Riceville. In this neighborhood the family lived ever since." (newspaper article) Died of Heart Disease. Notes for MARTHA ELLEN ARTZ: Died of Carcinoma Cancer iii. SAMUEL SPITLER DAVIS, b. 1841, VA; d. September 01, 1864. [I have much more on this person, thanks to you!] Notes for SAMUEL SPITLER DAVIS: Died in Battle of Jonesboro, GA. Buried at Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Georgia, grave 5545. He fought for the Union. iv. JOHN WILLIAM DAVIS, b. 1844. v. MILDRED EMMALINNE DAVIS, b. February 07, 1847, VA; d. December 05, 1927; m. CHARLES W. GOODRICH, December 28, 1865. Notes for CHARLES W. GOODRICH: HISTORY OF HANCOCK COUNTY, pp. 1212 & 1213 GOODRICH, Charles W. Among the representative citizens and successful farmers of Hancock County, none stands higher in public esteem than Charles W. Goodrich, owner of 220 acres of valuable farm land in Carthage Township. He was born in Hancock County, October 8, 1843, the youngest child of Meshack and Rebecca (Ruddle) Goodrich. They had fourteen children born to them, but of them only Charles W. remains. Meshack Goodrich was born in Pennsylvania, December 19, 1794, and died in 1880, at the age of eighty-six years. When he was fourteen years old he went to the Shendoah Valley, taking with him a set of carding tools given him by his father with which to card wool. He remained there until 1839 when, attracted by the accounts he had heard of the lands along the Mississippi River, he came to Hancock County, making the trip with a covered wagon. After his arrival he bought some land from a soldier who wanted to return to his old home. Eighty acres of the original homestead is now in the possession of Charles W. Goodrich. The original deed to this property, signed by the President of the United States, is one of the heirlooms of the Goodrich family. The mother of Charles W. Goodrich, was born in Virginia, November 17, 1797, and she died March 24, 1888, aged ninety-one years. The Goodrich family is one of the oldest in America, the founder of it in this country arriving from his native land of England, to the American Colonies not long after the arrival of the historic Mayflower and his descendants are to be found in practically every state of the Union, and in every honorable profession and calling. Charles W. Goodrich attended the local schools, and was reared to a practical knowledge of farming and stock raising, which industries he has followed all his life. At first he rented a portion of his father's farm, but gradually bought land until he now has a very fine farm of 220 acres, all in Carthage Township. His home is a very pleasant one with many improvements. On December 28, 1865, Mr. Goodrich was married to Miss Mildred E. Davis and they became the parents of a family of children, all living namely: Ada E.; John Frank; Charles E., Emma May, and Arlington R. The eldest, Ada F., was first married to William Weir and they had three children, namely: Blanche Nora, Orin Oscar, and Ora. After the death of her first husband, Ada E. was married (second) to Henry Chamberlain, and they had two children born to them, namely: Charles H. and Frances. Charles H. Chamberlain was graduated from the Burlington High school, and is now serving his country as a soldier. John Frank Goodrich is a graduate of the University of Illinois, and lives at Carthage, Ill. He is married to Elizabeth Moyer. Charles E., who is the third child of Charles W. Goodrich, is a resident of Kansas City, Mo., connected with the 'Frisco line, and he expects to serve his country in railroad work. He is married and has one son, Max. Emma May, the fourth of the children of Charles W. Goodrich was educated in the public schools of Carthage and Carthage College. She is married to James Franklin Bradshaw, a farmer of La Harpe Township. They have five children namely: James Franklin, Jr., Helen May, Charles Wesley, Mildred and Ruth. The family are all Methodists, and Mr. Bradshaw belongs to the Odd Fellows; the largest of Mr. Goodrich's children Arlington R. is a resident of Carthage Township, where he is engaged in farming. For three years he attended Carthage College. He is married to Miss Babel Conklin, and they have two children, Harold R. and Howard C.. They are all members of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Goodrich was born in the Shendoah Valley, Va., February 7, 1847, a daughter of Samuel W. and Sarah Davis, who came to Hancock County by way of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, and settled in Hancock County. Both are now deceased and are buried in the Carthage Cemetery. Mrs. Goodrich was seven years old when the family came to the county, where her life has been practically spent, and here obtained her education. A Democrat, Mr. Goodrich has always voted the ticket of his party, and he has been a school director for over thirty years. He and his wife are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he has served it for over thirty years as a steward.

>Hi; This is my first time sending in my johnson, hope its right. > I am looking for a Warren JOHNSON, born either New York - >Canada - England, married Caroline WHITTAKER [sp]. 1850 lists Warren 27 b. >Canada > Caroline 21 b. Canada > Washington 3 b. Canada > Benjamin 11/12 b. Ilinois > 1860 lists Warren 37 b. New York > Caroline 31 b. Canada > George W. 13 b. Canada > Jefferson F. 7 b. IL > Caroline 3 b. IL > Jackson 1 b. IL > 1870 lists Warren 50 Canada > Caroline 41 Canada > Jefferson 18 b. IL > Jackson 16 b.IL > Sarah 14 b. IL > John 8 b. IL > Silas 5 b. IL > William 2 or 3 b. IL[can't >read #] >I have a letter that states that Warren and Caroline married in New York and >moved to Canada, which might be wrong but I will try anything looking for >them. Does anyone have anything on this family ? > Kenneth Johnson --- >katyjay@adams.Net > >

Hi. My DAVIS line (my wife's, that is) came to Hancock County from Rockbridge County... why? They came to St. Mary's. Can anyone tell me if there was something in particular that might have encourage someone from Virginia, around 1840 or so, to migrate specifically to St. Mary's? Or at least specifically to Hancock County? Thanks, Vince Summers

In a message dated 6/14/00 10:27:47 AM Central Daylight Time, vsummers@nrao.edu writes: << Can anyone tell me if there was something in particular that might have encourage someone from Virginia, around 1840 or so, to migrate specifically to St. Mary's? Or at least specifically to Hancock County? >> Vince, I was touring an old mansion in the Finger Lakes region of New York last fall and was given a reason why people left Virginia to settle there. It seems that the soil had been depleted in Virginia due to what we would consider poor farming practices. They, of course did not know what good practices were. Since the soil became poorer, they simply left and moved to areas where rich soil existed. I don't know if this was the reason why your people moved but it is a possibility. Dennis Lietz