Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock?read=999 Surname: Williams, Barnes ------------------------- I would very much appreciate any info you have. Thank you for your time and effort. Jean Vasquez mjvapple@hotmail.com

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=266 Surname: Beckwith ------------------------- Bless it, I typed the wrong date for the news item. Marinda died Dec. 26, 1898, and the article appeared in a Hancock County newspaper on Jan 4, 1899 - not 1893. (What a doofus - just typing, not thinking.)

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=264 Surname: Davis, Gannon, Jackson ------------------------- Hancock County News, 5/14/1902, Obituary of Henry Davis, Ferris, Hancock County, Ill. Henry DAVIS died May 9th, aged 87. He was one of the pioneers of Rock Creek, having settled there in 1847 on the farm on which he died. His wife and five children preceded him in death and four children survived. Mrs. Jennie GANNON and A. J. DAVIS, Ferris; Mrs. Elizabeth JACKSON, Flagler, Cal. and Edward DAVIS, McCall. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Mr. Ringwald assisted by Rev. Mr. Ward. Pallbearers were: R. Merritt, French Haggard, John Camp, G.W. Thompson, A.B. Atkins and R. F. McCall. Burial was at Moss Ridge. Mr. Davis was greatly interested in church work. His home was used for holding religious service and scores had been converted under his roof. He helped organize the first Sunday school here and was a leader in the temperance movement. (Correction to article: it is James A. Davis not A.J. Davis; his wife who preceded him in death was Mary Ann Tyler Davis.)

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=263 Surname: Tyler, Davis, Pruett ------------------------- Hancock County News, 9/10/1886, Ferris, Hancock County, Ill. Died, this morning, Mrs. Mary A. DAVIS, of paralysis, aged 67 years. Mrs.DAVIS and her husband came from Ohio to this county in 1846 and located on the farm that she died on. Her maiden name was TYLER. There were twelve brothers and sisters of them; three of whom are living; Mrs. PRUETT, of Carthage, being one of the number. The deceased was the mother of ten children, four of whom are living, two sons and two daughters. These and an aged husband mourn her immediate loss, and besides these a whole community. Grandma Davis was an old settler in this part of the county. Many newcomers of other days shared her hospitalities. Her house was the home of the itinerant and the only place of worship many years ago. Her christian integrity approached perfection. Mrs. Davis has been in poor health for some time. She made all the necessary arrangements for her burial and then gave instructions regarding the funeral services, requesting that there be no unnecessary ceremonies. The funeral sermon was preached to a large congregation at the old home by Rev. Kidd, after which a large procession followed the remains to its last resting place in Moss Ridge cemetary. it is a long farewell to Mother Davis, but not without pleasant recollection of the past. (Additional info not contained explicitly in Obituary: Jackson Co., Ohio her place of her birth; Henry Davis, her husband; surviving children: James A. Davis of Ferris, Eliz Jane "Jennie" Gannon of Ferris, Elizabeth Jackson of Flagler,Calif, and Edward Davis of McCall, Ill.)

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=262 Surname: Doud, Campbell, Hartford, Sumerville, Richardson, Davis, Nisley, Booth, Nisley ------------------------- Hancock County News, 7/29/1891, Ferris, Hancock County, Illinois Died in this place, of dysentery, July 29, 1891, Rev. Fayette DOUD, aged 62 years, 10 months and 12 days. Deceased was born in Ohio. When a boy he moved with his father's family to Grundy County, Ill. He was raised on the farm and was given a liberal education. When about 23 years of age he joined the Methodist Protestant Church, and became an itinerant minister, and during the last 40 years has served with distinction in this connection. Nineteen years ago he was called to serve this people. He served them two years and then accepted a call to Maroa, this state, staying one year. During that year a bronchial trouble that had annoyed him considerably in the past, developed itself so that he was unable to continue in the ministery. On this account he came back here and purchased a farm, removing here the same year, and has been one of our noblest citizens ever since. For honesty and integrity no man stood higher. In 1875 he engaged in the mercantile business with Harrison W. CAMPBELL. But later on he determined to quit this business. He sold out and soon after went into the grain business, and thus continued until his death, having quite a large amount to store at the time. During his stay with this people he has served them with distinction, filling every position to the letter. Not a public enterprise has failed to receive his heartiest endorsement, both with money and time. Thus a useful life has been spent. As a christian gentleman none had higher attainments. He realized and mentioned when his life's work was done. And farther on when telling the family what disposition to make of the business he told them that he was ready for the change, and that all was well in the beyond. He then calmly laid himself down and in a short time was unconscious of the doings of this world. Nearly 50 buggies and carriages followed the remains to its last resting place in Moss Ridge Cemetary. Rev. Strong, of LaHarpe, conducted the services, assisted by Revs. Anthony and Ward. Mr. Doud was twice married; first in 1850, to Miss Sarah E. HARTFORD. To this union seven children were born, three of whom are still living, as follows: Mrs. Ellen SUMERVILLE, of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. RICHARDSON and MRS. DAVIS, of this place. Second, in 1863 to Miss Eliza J. NISLEY. To this union there were nine children, seven of whom are still living, as follows: Mattie, Herman, Charles, Robert, Edward, Lee and Winnie. A wife, ten children, two brothers and one sister, Mrs. BOOTH, are the immediate mourners. Israel DOUD of Eldora, Iowa, Davis DOUD of Gardner, Ill., and Mrs. Chloe BOOTH of Morris, Ill., were in attendance at the funeral. Additional notice appearing in the same newspaper: ...Two elections are on tapis, caused by the death of Rev. Doud. One for village trustee and one school director.

Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock?read=998 Surname: Winfield, Witford ------------------------- My grandfather Dale Winfield (Floyd Co. Iowa) orriginally came from Ill. I think Bowen is town area. I know that his parents name were Issac Winfield and Annabelle Witford - no other information on them. I've heard that he had many brothers and sisters. Appreciate any and all help you could give me. Thank you, Sandy

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=261 Surname: Alexander, Barb, Barbe, Beckwith, Curry, Ellis, Hadley, Long, McGee, Mort, Mosley, Munson, Parker, Pogue, Sammons, Way, Weir ------------------------- Carthage Republican, Jan 4, 1893, page 1 (sic) Webster The funeral of Mrs. Norman Beckwith, who died at her home in Joetta last Monday, was held from the F. M. Church on last Wednesday. Rev. Buckner, of Macomb, preached an interesting discourse, based upon the Universal doctrine. Mrs. Beckwith clung to that faith, and it was by her request that it was done. Mrs. Beckwith formerly lived in this city, and was known as a lady of much refinement and intelligence. Kind and loving to all around, made her beloved by all who knew her. The remains were interred in Wildwood cemetery, north of town, by the side of her children. We've no doubt a suitable obituary will be prepared by the Joetta correspondent, hence our brevity. * * * * * A search has revealed no additional obituary by the Joetta correspondent mentioned above. I have several obituaries which refer to the Webster Cemetery as the "Wildwood cemetery". Link: Deep Roots in Hancock County, Illinois URL: <http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~majorville/>

Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock?read=996 Surname: Williams, Barnes ------------------------- I just received Phillip's brother Civil War pension file. It states John C Williams was born in Monroe Co. New York. On the net someone has posted that their mother was from Wayne Co. New York. Their father Levi Henry or Henry Levi Williams probably died between 1850 and 1860. If you would wish more information contact me and I will send you more information. Though I have not locate them in New York state yet.

I have received this from another list. I have already filled in some blanks in my research and hope that it benefits you. California vital records 1905-1995 Birth: http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/birth/search.cgi Death: http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi For Texas the following records are online: Birth - 1926 - 1995; Marriages - 1966 - 1997; Divorces: 1968 - 1997; Deaths: 1964 - 1998: http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/graphics/texas.html

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=259 Surname: Barb, Barbe, Beckwith, Curry, Ellis, Hadley, Long, McGee, Mort, Mosley, Munson, Parker, Pogue, Sammons, Way, Weir ------------------------- Carthage Republican, Jan 11, 1893, page 1(sic) Webster Jan. 9.-Surrounded by those she loved, Mrs. Millicent B, wife of Lloyd Robinson, quietly passed away on Friday at 2 p.m., Jan. 6th. Her death, like her life, was peaceful and she exhibited the patience and resignation which governed her whole life, until the very last. Her greatest charm was her evenness of temper, her willingness to oblige, and the kindly thoughts for those around her. She cultivated the faculty of saying something good of everybody. Millicent Beckwith was born in Shenango County Co., N.Y., Aug. 17, 1814. Died Jan. 6 '93, aged 78 years, 4 months and [illegible] days. She was married to Lloyd Robinson July 10th, 1831. Twelve children were born to them, four of whom, Marion, Finis, and Mrs. Jno. Wright, of this place and Nineus, of Yuba City, California, with the aged husband, and a host of other relatives and friends are left to mourn her loss. The saddest part is the dear old man who is now left to spend the rest of his life alone. For over sixty years they have battled with life together. They, who have shared the honor of being the "oldest couple in Hancock Co.," are now divided. She, just gone over death's narrow stream, is waiting the coming of him who is on the brink of eternity, anxiously awaiting his summon. For more than 50 years have they lived in this community; and though she, who is now no more, has been a sufferer for many years, with a consumptive cough, no ever heard a word of complaint. Grandma Robinson was a favorite with all who knew her. The funeral took place at the church on Sunday at 11 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Roe, of Burnside, who preached an eloquent sermon from Hebrews 13:14, after which the remains, which were clothed in a lovely robe of cram colored satin and crepe, placed in a beautiful casket bearing the inscription "At Rest", were followed by a large concourse of people to the Wildwood cemetery, where the remains were laid to await the coming of the Lord. Dearest mother thou has left us Here thy loss we deeply feel; But 'tis God that hath bereft us He can all our sorrows heal. * * * * * I have seen her name spelled both Millicent and Milicent, and Loyd and Lloyd for her husband. Her birth place was Chenango County, New York. I have seen several obituaries in which the Webster Cemetery has been called the Wildwood Cemetery. Link: Deep Roots in Hancock County, Illinois URL: <http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~majorville/index.html>

Have downloaded and converted all available birth, death, marriage and divorce indexes for Texas and am prepared to do lookups. Contact me for details. Ned Lawrence Hoover

Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock?read=995 Surname: Ireland, Mead, Roberts ------------------------- Roger and Sarah B. (Mead) Ireland lived in Augusta, HANCOCK COUNTY, IL around 1850. Their children were: Caroline, Phillip, Marietta (my great, great grandmother) Frederick, Lacon, Frank and Clarence Ireland. Most, if not all the siblings eventually lived in the Weld County Colorado region. Marietta/"Nettie" married William Roberts of Colorado (although the marriage MAY have occurred in Illinois) and my grandmother, Mabel Roberts, was born in Denver, on 12/1/1875. Any information will be appreciated. E-mail responses to hobartnh@slu.edu.

Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock?read=993 Surname: McCracken, Williams ------------------------- Would anyone have information on Benjamin F. McCracken and Sarah J. Williams? They were married March 6, 1866 in Hancock County and Sarah might have been married first to Andrew Williams from Mason County Illinois. Could sure use some help with this family and willing to share what little I have. Also Sarah may have brought a daughter Nancy with her to this marriage. Thanks. Roberta.

Hi Everyone, Hope all of you had a good holiday and ready for another work week. Today I am looking for information on Sarah J. Williams who married Benjamin F. McCracken March 6, 1866 in Hancock County. I believe that Sarah J. Williams was first married to Andrew Williams from Mason County and after his death in 1861 she came back to Hancock County and maybe married Benjamin F. McCracken. I believe she also had a daughter, Nancy Williams with her when she moved back to Hancock County. Does anyone have any information on this Sarah and Benjamin? Thanks. Roberta Summers.

Hello Judy, My mom obtained these records from IRAD (I think it stands for Illinois Regional Archives Depository) at Western Illinois University. The address is: Illinois Regional Archives Despository University Library Western Illinois University Macomb Ill. 61455 Provide the full names of person/s you are looking for; the approximate year when the person/s are to appear in the records; the county in which you want the records searched; and the record titles to be searched. The fees of the the research are free but you will have to pay for photocopies and they won't go over $5 per request. I can't say enough of these people who have helped us there. They are wonderful, wonderful! You can go to the Hancock county Web page and access the records they have for Hancock county. Good Luck Judy, Jill DeGraeve-Cruse

Rosa Lee Farmer; female child; second child born of the mother; b Jan 18 1894 Be? Ill; father b Virginia; age 39; mother b Illinois age 36; mother Clara E. Farmer (Walty) resides Bently; father Eli Farmer; occupation Farmer; Fleming; female child; fourth child born of the mother; b March 27 1894 Denver Ill; father b Ill. age 28; mother b Ill. age 26; mother Mary Fleming (Shinkle); father John Fleming; occupation Farmer. unnamed female child; third child born of the mother; b May 4 1894 Warsaw Ill; father German b Warsaw age 33; mother German b Germany age 27; mother Annie Filtz (Burges); father J-ns Filtz; occupation Farmer. Furrow male; first child born of the mother; b June 12 1894 Pilot Grove Twp; father American b Hancock county age 32; mother American b Hancock co., age 25; mother Lora Ella Furrow (Roush); father Sulvanus F. Furrow; occupation Farmer. Arthur Leroy Fennel male; second child born of the mother; b Apr 30 1894 Warsaw Ill.; father American b Winchester age 25; mother American b Warsaw age 20; mother Esther Ferrel; father A.C. Ferell; occupation Laborer. Grace Fisher female; sixth child born of the mother; b Nov 27 1894 Hiery Ridge; father American b Hancock county Ill age 37; mother Irish b Hancock county Ill age 29; mother Sarrah E. Fisher (Anderson); father Benjamin Fisher; occupation Farmer.

Here are some more: Date of Return July 25, 1889 unnamed female; seventh child born of the mother; b July 1 1889 Sonna Ill; father American b Tenn; age 50;mother American b Ohio age 39; mother Lillie M. Faulkner (Ward) resides Sonna Ill. father John Faulkner; occupation Farmer; Brooks R. Hamilton M.D. Nauvoo Ill. Date of Return July 22 1889; unnamed male child; eighth child born of the mother; b June 23 1889 ? father American b Tenn. age 56; mother Ameican b Kentucky age 41; mother Margaret Frakes (Spriggles); father Lewis Frakes; occupation Laborer; J.G. Phillips M. D. Date of Return July 28 1889; unnamed male child white; b July 23, 1889 Carthage Twp.; father American b Carthage Twp. age 30; mother American b Harmony TWP age 25; mother Clara Ellen Fletcher (Kimbrough) resides Carthage Twp.; father William Alexander Fletcher; occupation FArmer; W.ND Noyer M.D. Carthage Ill. Date of Return Aug 2 1889; unnamed male child; second child born of the mother; b July 13, 1889 Denver Ill; father b Illinois age 24; mother American b Illinois age 22; mother Mary Fleming (Shinkle); resides Denver Ill; father John Fleming; occupation Farmer; W.G.O. Harra M. D. Denver Ill. Date of Return Aug 21, 1889; Mary Furrow female; second child born of the mother; b Aug 21 1889 Pilot Grove Twp.; father American b Hancock county Ill age 31; mother American b Hancock co., Ill age 22; mother Mary Furrow (Salisbury) resides Pilot Grove TWP; father Doud Furrow; occupation Farmer; F.P. Hulen M.D. Burnside Ill. Date of Return Aug 18, 1889; unnamed female child; second child born of the mother; b Aug 18 1889 Montcello Twp. father American b Allan co. Indiana age 38; mother American b Adams co.Ill age 32; mother Alice Ferguson (Young); father John Ferguson; occupation Farmer) Date of Return Sept 20 1889 female child; third child born of the mother; b Sept 4 1889 Carthage Ill.; fatehr American b Carthage Ill age 27; mother American b Keokuk Iowa age 23; mother Helen B. Ferris (Durkee); father Steve. G. Ferris; occupation Bookkeeper.

Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock?read=992 Surname: Davis, tyler, Putt ------------------------- It has been brought to my attention that I have a misnomer in my previous posting. Timothy Tyler was born in New Jersey and resided in Jackson Co., OHIO. He then came to Hancock County in 1847. In Jackson Co., Ohio he and Henry Davis together with William Davis (either the father or brother of Henry) resided together as: Jackson County #002 Jackson Township. His age at the time of the 1850 Hancock County census would put him as being born in 1797 whereas Mary Ann Tyler (wife of Henry Davis) was born in 1819 - I have therefore assumed that he is Mary's father but could be her Uncle. Any information regarding Mr. Tyler or the others in my posting is appreciated.

These births are on the same page as some of my descendants: Demster Schenkle Fleming; male; first child born of the mother; b Sept 2 1887 Harmony Twp. Hancock county Ill.; American; father b Harmony Twp; age 21; mother Mary Melvina Fleming (Shinkle); age 21; resides in Hancock county ill; father John William Fleming; occupation Farmer; Dr. J.J. Rieburn M.D. Denver Ill. Date of return Dec 8, 1887 Dorothy Latham Ferris; female; second child born of the mother; b Nov 21, 1887 Carthage Ill; American; father b Ill; age 25; mother American; b Iowa;age 21; Mother Helen Ferris (Durkee) resides Carthage Ill.; father Steve H. Ferris occupation Bookkeeper; Dr. R. L. Casburn M.D. Carthage Ill. Date of Return Dec 8 1887 unnamed female; third child born of the mother; b Dec 5, 1887 Carthage Ill; father American b Illinois; age 28; mother American; b Ill.; age 23; mother Nettie Foulds (Gibson); resides Carthage Ill; father Joseph Foulds; occupation Stone Mason; C.D. Warden M.D. Carthage Ill. Date of Return Dec 17 1887; unnamed male; first child born of the mother; b Dec 14, 1887 Pilot Grove TWP; father American born ? age 29; mother American; b Hancock county Ill; age 20; mother Mary Furrow (Salisbury); resides F.G. TWP; Father David Furrow (this is actually Doud Furrow); occupation Farmer; F.P. Hulen M.D. Burnside Ill. Date of return Dec 29 1887 unnamed male child; sixth child born of the mother; b Nov 29 1887; father American age 43; Mother American age 39; Mother Mary Ann Frey (McKune) resides Wythe TWP.; father James Frey; occupation Day Laborer; G.F. Harper M.D. Elderville Ill. Date of return Jan 24 1887; unnamed male child; seventh child born of the mother; b Jan 6 1888 Burnside Pilot Grove Twp.; father American b Kentucky; age 31; mother American b Ill; age 27; mother Mary E. Fletcher ( Brewer); resides Burnside Pilot Grove Twp; father James E. Fletcher; occupation Dry Goods Clerk; C. R. Horear M.D. Burnside Ill.

Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock?read=991 Surname: Davis, Tyler, Putt ------------------------- The following is not the information you have specifically requested, but may be of help in your research. This is an extract from T.H. Gregg's "History of Hancock Co., IL" printed in 1880, p 772-775 (p.773 is a photo and p.774 is blank). "Henry Davis was born in Bedford county, Pa., Dec. 9, 1815, and is a son of William and Maria (Putt) Davis (deceased), also natives of the same county. Mr Davis was reared on a farm, and at the age of 18 he removed with his parents to Zanesville, Ohio, where he engaged as pilot on a steamer between Zanesville and Dresden, for three years. He then went to Jackson county, Ohio, where he operated a steam grist and saw mill for about five years. He then, in 1846 came to this county and settled in Praire tp., where he still resides, and is engaged in farming and stock-raising. He was married in 1840 to Miss Mary Ann Tyler, by whom he has had 8 children; of these, 4 are living; vis., Jane, James A., Maria E. and Richard Edwin......" The rest of the article discusses James A.'s Civil War service. If the above is correct, your Timothy Tyler did not come to Hancock Co with his daughter and son-in-law from Jackson Co. NJ in 1847, as you imply, but rather came from Jackson Co. OH in 1846. Also, instead of looking for an Edward R. Davis, perhaps you should be looking for a Richard Edwin Davis! I am not researching these families, but only passing on information contained in the Hancock Co History.