Hi everyone! I am looking for old copies of the Augusta Eagle. Can anyone tell me where I might be able to find this on microfilm? Can anyone provide a library address or phone number where I can inquire? Is anyone aware of any other newspapers from the 1800 and early 1900s in the Augusta area ? Thanks for any suggestions you can give me! Connie CMBarron@aol.com

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=200 Surname: Groves, Wilson ------------------------- The Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois Wednesday January 24, 1917 Page 7 Column 2 Ira Logan Groves, second son of John and Amelia Groves, was born near Hills Grove, McDonough county, Ill., Sept 17, 1852. When Ira was a lad of 14, he hired to a government expedition going west and drove six span of ox from Keokuk, Iowa to Virginia City, Mont. After reaching Virginia City he hired out to a ranch owner and herded cattle for two years. He returned to Illinois in 1881 and was united in marriage to Carry C. Wilson of this city and has been a resident of McDonough and Hancock counties ever since. To this couple nine children were born, of which only six are living, Josie, Rosie and Ruthie, having passed away while infants. Living to mourn their loss is a wife, four sons, James, Clyde, Forrest and Glen, two daughters, Blanche and Grace. His death occurred suddenly Jan. 12th. Funeral services were held at their residence Sunday, Jan. 14, 1917, at 2:30. The services were conducted by Rev. A. E. Cole. The interment was made in Plymouth cemetery. Link: Bryant Genealogy URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=199 Surname: Callihan, Dixon, Groves, Swisegood, Warrick, Wilson ------------------------- Hancock County Historical Society Carthage, Illinois Lawton 6 Page 88 Column 3 The Tri-County Scribe Files January 23, 1941 Mrs. Carrie Groves, 78, beloved Plymouth woman, peacefully passed away at her late home at five o'clock Thursday morning. Her final illness is attributed to pneumonia and for several days she had been living in an oxygen tent. ----------------------- The Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois Wednesday January 29, 1941 Page 3 Column 5 Beloved Plymouth Woman Called To Final Rest Mrs. Carrie Groves, 78, beloved Plymouth woman, peacefully passed away at her late home at five o'clock last Thursday morning. While not entirely unexpected, news of Mrs. Groves' passing comes as a source of deep regret and sorrow to a wide circle of friends whose sympathy goes out to the Groves family. Mrs. Groves had been in declining health for the past several years and during this time had suffered a number of critical illnesses, through which she was always patient, withstanding pain with remarkable fortitude. Her final illness is attributed to pneumonia and for several days she had been living in an oxygen tent. Mrs. Groves was the wife of Ira Groves, who preceded her in death a number of years ago. The passing of a son, Clyde, a year or longer ago, brought deep grief to Mrs. Groves, who was then in frail health. Her happy disposition, cordial welcome to everyone in her hospitable home, and devotion to her family, are beautiful sources of memory for all who knew and loved her dearly. Her home was always a refuge for stranger of friend alike, for her kindness knew no bounds. Of the immediate family there are three sons, James and Forest, of Plymouth, Glenwood of Chicago, and two daughters, Mrs. J. H. Warrick and Mrs. T. H. Callihan, of Plymouth. There are five grandchildren, Mrs. Wilma Warrick Swisegood, Mitchael M. Callihan and Gene Groves of Plymouth, Mrs. Mae Groves Dixon of near Tennessee and Glennie Groves of Chicago, and also two great-grandchildren, of whom she was especially fond. - ------------------------------- Hancock County Historical Society Carthage, Illinois Lawton 6 Page 88 Column 5 The Tri-County Scribe Files January 30, 1941 A large number of relatives and friends paid their final tribute of esteem to Mrs. Carrie Groves, Saturday afternoon, when final rites for the beloved woman were held at the Nichols Funeral Home. The services were very impressive and a most comforting and inspiring message was delivered by the Rev. Lee Maynard of Colchester. Link: Bryant Genealogy URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=198 Surname: Bishop, Dixon, Grove, Johnston, McPherson, Mecum, Preston, Tucker ------------------------- The Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois Wednesday May 27, 1936 Page 6 Column 6 Death Mrs. Martha Helen Tucker Grove Martha Helen Tucker, daughter of Benjamin and Martha Preston Tucker, was born near Bentley Sept. 25, 1860, and died at the home of her sister, Mrs. A. C. Johnston, near Bentley, May 19, 1936, aged 76 years. In 1889 she was united in marriage with Marion Grove and to this union was born one son, Elzie B. Grove of Jacksonville. Helen spent all her life in her father's home until her parents' death in 1917. She made her home with her sister, Belle, until about two years ago, when she moved to Carthage. Last October she came to visit her sister, Mrs. Johnston, where she became ill and was never able to return to her home in Carthage. For over seven months she suffered continually and in spite of the loving care of her sister, who has been her constant companion all her life, and that of others, she has passed to her long sought home, where she longed to go when it was God's will that she should. She lived and trusted in Jesus who gave her a sweet hope in her early girlhood. She united with Middle Creek Primitive Baptist church in 1888, and remained faithfully to her church and Savior and was always happier when she could be in the services of her Master. Blessed are they who die in the Lord. She leaves to mourn her death, her only son, Elzie, who through sickness, was not able to be at her bedside or attend the funeral; also three sisters, Belle Johnston of Bentley, Emma Mecum of Bowen, and Alice Bishop of Hallville, Mo. Three brothers, Morris Tucker of Carthage, Emmett Tucker of Mankato, Kans., Lee Tucker, of Martinez, Calif.; also three grandchildren and several great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews and friends to mourn her loss. Elder W. A. Chastain of Springfield, Ill., conducted the services, assisted by L. C. Jones. Mrs. James Walker, Mrs. L. C. Jones, Frank Kimbrough, Elder Chastain sang. The pall bearers were nephews, Ben, William, Frank McPherson, Harry Dixon, Fred Tucker and Kenneth Tucker. She was tenderly laid to rest in Harmony cemetery, among a profusion of lovely flowers. The family have the sympathy of all in their sorrow. Link: Bryant Genealogy URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=197 Surname: Clark, Grove, Johnson, Kerr, Langley, Neill, Phillips, Wheeler ------------------------- Hancock County Historical Society Carthage, Illinois Siegfried X Page 82 Lawrence S. Grove Funeral services for Lawrence Sydnor Grove, 57, of Plymouth were held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Cookson Funeral Home in Plymouth, the Rev. Robert Shobe officiating. Burial was in Rosemont cemetery in Plymouth. Mr. Grove was found dead about 1:10 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 29, in his home near Plymouth by Bernard Phillips and Homer Wheeler, who had gone to the Grove home to purchase a cow. It was apparent suicide with a 22 rifle. Death occurred sometime between 9:15 a.m. when Merle Johnson talked with Grove on the telephone and 1:10 p.m. when he was found. Born near Carthage Dec. 31, 1908 be was a son of Elzie and Mary Langley Grove. He attended Hancock County rural schools, and farmed about four miles northwest of Plymouth. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Blanche Neill of Stillwell; a niece, Mrs. Betty (Gerald) Clark of near Plymouth, who was reared in the Grove home; and three nephews. A brother, Bennie, preceded him in death. An inquest will be held Friday, Jan. 7, at the Cookson Funeral Home in Plymouth. - ------------------------------- Hancock County Historical Society Carthage, Illinois Obit 4 Page 7 PLYMOUTH MAN TAKES OWN LIFE WEDNESDAY A.M. Lawrence Grove In Ill Health Shoots Self Fatally; Funeral Friday Afternoon Lawrence Sydnor Grove shot himself fatally with a .22 calibre rifle at his farm home yesterday (Wednesday) morning sometime between the hours of 9:15 and 10:10 o'clock. Mr. Grove had been in ill health for some time and had been despondent. His lifeless body was found by Jack Phillips and Homer Wheeler who had gone to the Grove farm to look at a cow with the expectation of buying the animal. They had earlier talked with Grove by phone. An inquest will be held at the Cookson Funeral home by Coroner Dr. Richard D. Kerr of Dallas City Friday, January 7. / . . . . Funeral On Birthday Funeral services for Mr. Grove will be held at the Cookson Funeral home in Plymouth Friday afternoon at 2 the Rev. Robert Shobe officiating. Burial will be in Plymouth Rosemont cemetery. The final rites will be on Mr. Grove's 57th birthday. He was born Dec. 31, 1908 near Carthage to Elza and Mary Langley Grove. He served many years in the U. S. Navy receiving his discharge after World War I. For many years he and his mother resided on a farm west of Plymouth. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Blanche Neill of Stillwell, a niece, Mrs. Betty Clark, Plymouth R. R., who was reared in the Grove home, three nephews and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Bennie (Anna) Grove of Basco. His parents and a brother, Bennie are deceased. Mr. Grove held the foremost respect of many friends. He had never married. Link: Bryant Genealogy URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=196 Surname: Grove, Dickinson, Langley, McPherson, Neil, Tucker ------------------------- The Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois October 2, 1940 Wednesday Page 8 Column 2 ELZIE B. GROVE Elsie Benton Grove; only son of Marion and Helen Tucker Grove, was born October 25, 1880, near Bentley, Ill., and passed away at a Jacksonville, Ill., hospital, Sept. 27, 1940, aged 60 years, 11 months and 2 days. He was married to Mary Langley Jan. 27, 1904, and to this union were born three children, Benjamin and Lawrence Grove of Plymouth, and Mrs. Joseph Neil of Augusta. Mr. Grove's father passed away years ago in Nebraska and his mother May 19, 1936, near Bentley. He leaves to mourn his loss his children, four grandchildren and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins in Hancock county. He united with the M. E. Church several years ago and remained of faith until the end. "Blessed are they that die in the Lord." Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Ostrich funeral home, with Elder Lawrence Jones in charge. Pallbearers were Ben, Will, Walter and F. W. McPherson, Harry Dickinson and Fred Tucker. Interment was in Harmony cemetery. -------------------- The Carthage Gazette Carthage, Illinois Friday October 4, 1940 Page 4 Column 4 Elzie Grove, son of Mrs. Helen Tucker Grove passed away, Friday at a Jacksonville hospital, of cancer. The body was brought to Carthage Saturday evening, where the funeral service was held Monday afternoon at the Ostrich Funeral Home at 2:00 o'clock, Elder L. C. Jones conducted the services. He was laid to rest in Harmony cemetery beside his mother who passed away several years ago. Link: Bryant Genealogy URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=195 Surname: Clark, Grove, Langley, Neill, Scholl ------------------------- Hancock County Historical Society Carthage, Illinois Siegfried XVIII Page 58 Benjamin Grove Funeral services for Benjamin Grove of Basco were held yesterday (Wednesday, June 28) at 1:30 p.m. in the Kilgore Memorial Home and at 2 p.m. in Immanuel Lutheran church, the Rev. Jacob Hoffman officiating. Mrs. Ralph Logan was the organist and the vocalists were Pauline Tobias, Beverly Johnson, Maxine Folkerts, and Sandra Jones. Casket bearers were Henry Huls, George E. Fecht, John Tobias, Alvin Fink, Albert Loeschen, and Junius Ufkes. Burial was in South Basco cemetery. Mr. Grove died Monday, July 26, in Memorial hospital in Carthage, where he had been a patient for 28 days. Born in St. Mary township Jan. 27, 1905, he was a son of Elzia and Mary Ellen Langley Grove. On Feb. 27, 1932 he was married to Anna Marguerite Neill Scholl. They lived in Carthage until 1934 when they moved to Plymouth, and later in 1945 they moved to a farm in the Basco community. They moved into Basco in 1952 and have since made it their home. Mr. Grove was sexton and caretaker of both the South and West Basco cemeteries for a number of years, and he and Mrs. Grove have been the custodians of Immanuel Lutheran church for the past 15 years. He became a member of Immanuel church in May 1954. Surviving with the widow are a son, Forrest C. of Carthage; a daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Betty Ellen) Clark of rural Plymouth; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Blanche Mae Neill of Stillwell; and a brother, Lawrence S. Grove of Plymouth. His parents preceded him in death. Link: Bryant Genealogy URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=194 Surname: Bailey, Belknap, Boston, Brown, Clark, Egbers, Galloway, Griffin, Grove, Hendricks, Johnson, Langley, Meaux, Moore, Mosley, Munson, Neill, Roath, Webber ------------------------- The Carthage Gazette Carthage, Illinois Friday June 27, 1930 Page 1 Column 5 Grove - Griffin Rev. H. C. Reichel officiated at a pretty wedding Monday evening when Mrs. Mary E. Grove became the bride of Mr. Homer T. Griffin of Plymouth. The marriage was held at the bride's home on Scofield St., the single ring ceremony being used. The room was daintily decorated with red roses and snowballs. The bride wore tan flat crepe trimmed with georgette and lace, with accessories to match. Professor and Mrs. H. L. Klingbeil acted as witnesses. After the wedding, light refreshments were served. Mrs. Grove has lived in or near Carthage all of her life. She has a son, Lawrence, in the U. S. navy; a son Bennie at home and Mrs. Joseph Neill living at Stillwell. Mr. Griffin is a resident of Plymouth and has a son, Reed, living in Plymouth, and daughter, Iva, at home. The bride's home here in Carthage will not be closed until fall. Mr. and Mrs. Griffin will be at home to their many friends after June 27th at Mr. Griffin's farm home in Plymouth. ----------------------- The Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois Wednesday January 21, 1953 Page 7 Column 2 Mary Ellen Griffin Dies Near Plymouth Mrs. Mary Ellen Griffin, lifelong resident of Hancock County died Friday night at her home six miles northwest of Plymouth. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 in the Cookson funeral home, Rev. Arthur McKinley, officiating. Burial was in Rosemont cemetery. Mrs. Griffin, a daughter of Isaac and Armoretti Munson Langley, was born in Hancock county, Oct. 17, 1886 and was married to Alva Groves, Jan. 28, l904. Following his death, she was married to Homer Griffin on June 6, 1936. Mr. Griffin died two years ago. A sister, two brothers and two half brothers also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Methodist church. Surviving are two sons, Lawrence at home and Benjamin of Basco; a daughter, Mrs. J. C. Neill of Stillwell; a granddaughter whom she reared, Betty Grove Clark; three grandsons and a sister, Mrs. Charles Boston of Keokuk, Ia. ---------------------- Notes: Alva Groves is incorrect. Elzie Benton Grove is the correct name. "Following his death ...." is incorrect. Elzie died four years after Homer and Mary were married. -------------------------- The Hancock County Journal Carthage, Illinois Thursday January 22, 1953 Page 9 Column 8 Funeral Service for Mrs. Mary Griffin Held Last Monday Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ellen Griffin, 66, of Plymouth, were held Monday afternoon in the Cookson funeral home, Plymouth. Rev. Arthur McKinley officiated and burial was in Rosemont cemetery near Plymouth. Mrs. Griffin died Friday night in her home northwest of Plymouth following a stroke suffered Thursday night. A daughter of Isaac and Amoretti Munson Langley, she was born in Hancock county Oct. 17, 1886. She married Elzy Groves Jan. 28, 1904. Following his death she married Homer Griffin June 6, 1936, and he died two years ago. A sister, two brothers and two half-brothers also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Methodist church. Surviving are two sons, Lawrence Groves at home and Benjamin Groves of Basco; a daughter, Mrs. J. C. Neill of Stillwell; a granddaughter, Mrs. Betty Groves Clark of Colmar, whom she reared; three grandsons, and a sister, Mrs. Charles Boston of Keokuk. ----------------------- Notes: Elzy Groves is incorrect. Elzie Benton Grove is the correct name. "Following his death ...." is incorrect. Elzie died four years after Homer and Mary were married. - ------------------------------- Hancock County Historical Society Carthage, Illinois Siegfried XIX Page 187 GEORGE BAILEY COMMITS SUICIDE BY HANGING SELF Worry Over Impending Lawsuit Thought to Have Caused Prominent Carthage Man to Take Own Life Body Found Suspended in Garage Worry over an impending lawsuit is thought to have been the cause of the suicide of George W. Bailey, 77, in a barn at the rear of his residence on East Walnut street late Friday night or early Saturday morning. Suicide by hanging was the verdict returned by the coroner's jury that conducted the investigation in the Ostrich Funeral Home Saturday afternoon. The body was discovered suspended from a rope in the barn, used of a garage, at the rear of the residence by Mrs. Mary Groves, housekeeper for Mr. Bailey. Sheriff J. E. Brown, deputies Mosley and Galloway and Gay Egbers, a neighbor, together with Coroner Geo. T. Moore were hurriedly summoned and the body was cut down and removed to the Ostrich Funeral Home. Letters found in the room of the dead man led to the belief that the suicide was the result of worry over the lawsuit filed against him for the sum of $15,000. This suit was brought by Elzie Benton Groves and charged the alienation of the affections of Groves' wife, Mrs. Mary Groves. Mr. Bailey, a well known and highly respected citizen of Carthage, would have reached his 77 birthday in August. For many years he had resided on a farm near Adrian, moving to Carthage upon retiring from active life where he occupied a large and beautiful home. Following the death of his wife four years ago he took the Groves family, husband, wife and two children, into his home. Some trouble, the nature of which was not disclosed, soon arose. That there was an association between the filing of the suit and the act of self-destruction is generally admitted. / . . . . Suit Filed Thursday. The suit was filed in the circuit court of Hancock County Thursday. Although Mr. Bailey left no message giving explicit reasons for his act it is the general impression that he brooded over the publicity of the suit and the circumstances attending it. A man of high standing in community and church he was extremely sensitive regarding the publicity which was sure to follow no matter what the merits and outcome of the suit might be and in his desperation took his own life in order to end the worries to which he was subjected. At the inquest held by Coroner Geo. T. Moore and a jury composed of George Johnson, Scott Belknap, Andrew Moore, Joseph Boston, John B. Hendricks and D. D. Meaux the following testimony was heard: Mrs. Groves Testifies. Mrs. Mary Groves being duly sworn said: "I have kept house five years for Mr. Bailey. My husband and I have always had trouble. I have three children. I keep Lawrence and Blanche at Mr. Bailey's with me. About five years ago he (the husband) would not work and I had to take in washing and roomers to make a living. I bought five hundred pounds of popcorn and popped it and had Blanche sell it around town. He started suit against Mr. Bailey in 1925. I have never left Mr. Bailey's in five years. I just furnished the food and he the house, lights and fuel for his board. He was sitting in the room we call the sun parlor, reading, when Mr. Mosley came with the summons. I went to the door when Mr. Mosley came and I went and told Uncle George that Mr. Mosley wanted to see him. He said, 'lets go outside' and he told me what Mr. Mosley wanted. It grieved him so when he told and said everything would come out alright — to trust in God — the innocent ones had to suffer for what the bad ones had done; Mr. Groves, my husband, had threatened him ten thousand times — he said he would kill the whole bunch of us. I heard Uncle George up about half past twelve, shortly after the clock struck. I heard him in the bath room. I never heard him go back to his room. I found him at 5:30. I first went to Lawrence's room to wake him up to go to work and I supposed Uncle George was asleep. As I passed his room I saw he had already gotten up. His dresser drawer was open and several papers lying on the dresser and I hollered to Lawrence that something had happened to Uncle George. I went through the basement, shop and then to the garage and I did not see anything of him. I was right under him before I saw him. I sent Lawrence to the sheriff to get the coroner. Then I called Mr. Will Bailey and Mrs. Roath and went home and sat down. I don't think Elzie and Mr. Bailey had any trouble. I never heard of him accusing Mr. Bailey. He most always was mad at Lawrence." (Signed) Mrs. Mary Groves. Lawrence Groves being duly sworn said: As long as I can remember father kept threatening mother. My father was not very good to me. My mother went to work for Mr. Bailey. Mr. Bailey always treated all of us like a father. When I went there I started in school and did odd jobs and worked in the summer and I did all I could to support the family. My father was not a good provider not as much as he should. I always turned in my money to my mother. He never took any of my money but threatened to. He tried to choke me Thursday evening; June 23, 1927. He never fought my mother at any time but he was not a good provider. I am 18 years old. He never turned in his money to mother at any time. He left home about 1925 and put up at Arthur Mosley. It was hard for mother to keep going if she had not gone to Mr. Bailey. He always kept the pocket book till we moved in town. I never did give him any money. I don't think it was any fault of mother that mother and father did not get along. When father and mother were living together mother worked hard. When we moved in to Mr. Bailey's he got so he would not work and support the family. He left on his own accord. He did not say what he was leaving for but got to write a couple of letters for him. I don't know exactly what was in the letters but he asked $3500 in three or four days. I don't know of any ground he should ask $3500 for. He never got the $3500. That was in 1905. (Signed) LAWRENCE GROVES Given under my hand and seal at Carthage, this 27th day of June, A. D., 1927. GEORGE T. MOORE, Coroner of Hancock County, Illinois. / . . . . Services Yesterday. Mr. Bailey is survived by three sons and two daughters. The sons are William Bailey of Bushnell, Everett Bailey of Adrian and Dr. Homer Bailey of Oklahoma City. The daughters are Mrs. J. S. Webber of Ottumwa, Iowa and Mrs. Justus Roath of Adrian. He was a member of the Methodist church and interested in all of its activities. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Methodist church. Services were conducted by Rev. J. T. Dodds, of Monmouth, with Rev. Arthur Cates, assisting. Burial at Moss Ridge was in charge of Hancock Lodge No. 20 A. F. & A. M., of which the deceased was a member. Link: Bryant Genealogy URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=193 Surname: Griffin, Grove, Langley, Neill ------------------------- The Carthage Gazette Carthage, Illinois Friday June 27, 1930 Page 1 Column 5 Grove - Griffin Rev. H. C. Reichel officiated at a pretty wedding Monday evening when Mrs. Mary E. Grove became the bride of Mr. Homer T. Griffin of Plymouth. The marriage was held at the bride's home on Scofield St., the single ring ceremony being used. The room was daintily decorated with red roses and snowballs. The bride wore tan flat crepe trimmed with georgette and lace, with accessories to match. Professor and Mrs. H. L. Klingbeil acted as witnesses. After the wedding, light refreshments were served. Mrs. Grove has lived in or near Carthage all of her life. She has a son, Lawrence, in the U. S. navy; a son Bennie at home and Mrs. Joseph Neill living at Stillwell. Mr. Griffin is a resident of Plymouth and has a son, Reed, living in Plymouth, and daughter, Iva, at home. The bride's home here in Carthage will not be closed until fall. Mr. and Mrs. Griffin will be at home to their many friends after June 27th at Mr. Griffin's farm home in Plymouth. ----------------------- The Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois Wednesday June 10, 1936 Page 1 Column 2 DEATH OF HOMER GRIFFIN Homer T. Griffin, well and favorably known farmer of the west Plymouth neighborhood, passed away at his home early Monday morning. Mr. Griffin had been in declining health the past few years but had only been confined to his bed a few days prior to his passing. Mr. Griffin had resided in the immediate Plymouth community since 14 years of age, coming here from Ohio. He worked hard and by his thrift purchased his farm home, one of the most comfortable and hospitable homes in this section. -------------------- The Carthage Gazette Carthage, Illinois Friday June 12, 1936 Page 3 Column 4 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Herbert of Adrian, Miss Alpha Douglas, Mrs. Fred Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Douglas attended the funeral of Homer Griffin of Plymouth Thursday. Link: Bryant Genealogy URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>

Kristan, I have reviewed and printed (printed on parchment style paper they look grand) a number of documents from the Bureau of Land Management website (http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/) for lands granted to or purchased by my family members. In each of those documents, there has been a handwritten statement describing the location of the township in relationship to a designated range and principal meridian. I looked at your Stophlett document at the GLO site and it doesn't include all of the same informational points that I have seen in my documents. But, also note that the Stophlett document doesn't itself name Hancock County. The quick answer to your question, I think, is that the folks at BLM knew from which land office your document was issued and thereby determined that your ancestor's land was in what is known today as Hancock County, allowing Hancock County to be used as a parameter for a search. Regarding whether or not he had to actually take possession of the land, I believe the answer is no, that the recipients could sell their parcels if they chose to do so. I found additional helpful information at the following sites: >From the Hancock County page at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhancoc/ select PUBLIC DOMAIN LAND SALE RECORDS then select How to determine the location of public domain lands. The State of Indiana's website http://www.statelib.lib.in.us/www/Indiana/genealogy/genmenu.html includes a good overview on how, in 1785, the federal government began using the rectangular survey system and other helpful information. I also found an informative tutorial at the website belonging to the International Internet Genealogical Society. I have a number ancestors who were located in Hancock County and it's been interesting for me to use the descriptions from the land documents to plot the locations of their lands to see where they all lived in relationship to each other. Marcia Farina

Hi! I'm new to your list and am enlisting your help with my frustration!! My ancestor, Adam Stophlett, received land for being a soldier in the War of 1812. On th BLM record, he received 160 acres in Hancock County, IL... in March of 1818. Yet, Illinois wasn't even a state until a month later in April 1818. AND...Hancock County was not even in existence until somewhere in the 1820's....SO...I am wondering why the BLM certificate even lists the land as in Hancock Co? Anyone know what was going on back in 1818? Also, if Adam received that land, would he have had to live on it? I can't find him on Hancock records I've searched. Anyone see his name??? Thankx so much for any response...or guess!!! -Kristan

Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock?read=972 Surname: ------------------------- Hi Sally, I see you are still searching those elusive Bingle families. Sally and I are first cousins once removed. Just wanted to say "Hi Sally." "Good Luck."

Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock?read=971 Surname: ------------------------- "Pioneers of the Prairie" compiled by Wima Brunenn in 1984 contains the following on p. 598 NAYLOR, SAMUEL SR. - died 1910, age 74 yrs. One son, Samuel. The following is on p. 599 NAYLOR, SAMUEL - married August 1909, Flossie Jones NAYLOR, SAMUEL J. - born 1913, died January 8, 1979, a son of Samuel and Florence Magnolia James Naylor. In February 1938 he married Edna Jean Lammering. Children: 1-Samuel, 2-John A., 3-Richard, 4-Joseph, 5-Ray R., 6-Mrs. Richard Gallaher, 7- Mrs. Timothy Crose, 8-Mrs. Theodore Lehner. Mr. Naylor was a Carthage Attorney. On p. 319 Wilma Brunenn states: DAVIS, ALVA - born 1872, died 1942, a son of Thomas and Mary E. Carlton Davis. He married Mildred Calvin. Children: 1-Harry Merlin, 2- Pauline Bowles. He married (2) Kathryn Jones, she died 1945. Obviously some of this information is different from yours and could be incorrect. I am not researching these families and have no further information.

Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock?read=969 Surname: Waring ------------------------- The "History of Hancock County, IL" pub. 1968 states on p.179 that a Basil Waring and a Jesse Christian Waring are both buried at the Pulaski Cemetery, about 3 miles southeast of Augusta,IL. Both are mentioned as being a "soldier of 1812". I don't know if this is your Basil, but since Augusta is only a few miles north of Northeastern Adams Co. it is possible. I am not researching these families and have no futher information.

Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock?read=968 Surname: wright, bingle, fisher, glines ------------------------- Surname: Bingle, Wright, Glines, Fisher Looking for the Thomas Wright/Louisa Fisher familys 1850-1890, Hancock Co Illinois. Also John Thomas Glines married Emmanetta Bingle, they raised a family in Hancock co. Any information would be appreciated.. thanks--sally@cavenet.com

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=192 Surname: Fortney, Hensley, McCumber, Patterson, Tow ------------------------- The Daily Gate City Keokuk, Iowa Wednesday Evening February 11, 1970 Page 18 Column 5 Lillie J. Fortney Mrs. Lillie Jane Fortney, age 88, of rural Hamilton, Ill., died Monday, Feb. 9, 1970, at 1:20 p.m. at Blessing hospital, Quincy, Ill., where she had been a patient for the past seven weeks. She was born December 10, 1881, in rural Burnside, Ill., the daughter of William J. and Antoinette McCumber Patterson. On March 6, 1900, she was married to James A. Fortney in Carthage, Ill. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Chester (Gayle) Hensley of Hamilton and Mrs. Herman (Gladys) Tow of Quincy, Ill., two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, seven brothers and four sisters. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Lamporte Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Harris officiating. Burial in LaHarpe cemetery, LaHarpe, Ill. Link: Bryant Genealogy URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=191 Surname: Edgar, Teckemeier ------------------------- The Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois Wednesday March 22, 1939 Page 3 Column 6 DEATH OF WILLIAM EDGAR William Edgar, son of John and Elizabeth Edgar, former residents here, died at his farm home near Conesville, Iowa, Sunday evening, March 19, the end coming suddenly from a heart attack. He was about 45 years old, Mr. Edgar was unmarried. His father is deceased and his mother made her home with him on the farm. The Edgar family, long time residents in this county, left Carthage, where they had made their home, about seven years ago, and took up farming in Iowa. Surviving beside the mother are a brother Arda and a foster sister Eloise. The mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Edgar, was a half-sister of William Teckemeier and Miss Kate Teckemeier. The body will be brought to Moss Ridge cemetery this Wednesday afternoon, and interment rites will take place at 2:30 o'clock. Friends are advised that the casket will be opened before the service. A clergyman and pallbearers from Conesville will accompany the family here. Link: Bryant Genealogy URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=190 Surname: Cravens, Fleming, Kirkhart, Mapes, Neally, Swartz, Vass, Weidmyer, Welch ------------------------- Hancock County Historical Society Carthage, Illinois Obits 1995-1996 Page 38 RUTH CRAVENS March 8, 1916 — Aug. 15, 1995 Ruth Elizabeth Cravens, 79, of Carthage, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, in her home. She was born March 8, 1916, at Ferris, the daughter of Emory Freeman and Willa Ella Weidmyer Mapes. She married Oscar Lee Cravens April 11, 1946, at Carthage. He died July 31, 1980. She is survived by one daughter, Patsy Neally of Carthage; three sons, Dick Mapes of Ferris, Jack Mapes of Carthage and Jim Kirkhart of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters, Mildred Fleming of Burlington, Iowa, and Phyllis Vass of Ferris; one brother, Robert Mapes of Disco; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; and one step-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother in infancy; two sisters, Edith Swartz and Betty Welch; one great-grandson in infancy; and one great-granddaughter in infancy. Mrs. Cravens was a member of Ferris Methodist Church, the Carthage V. F. W. Auxiliary Post 5117 and the Carthage Tops Club. She had worked for the Swift Co. and Davis Cleavers Co. of Carthage for a number of years. She also worked in various restaurants in Carthage as a cook, retiring in 1980. She and her husband had owned and operated Cravens Greenhouse at their home for over 20 years. Funeral services were held Friday in Lamporte Funeral Home of Carthage with Rev. Philip Nevius officiating. Burial was in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage. Memorials have been established in her memory. HCJP 8-23-95 Link: Bryant Genealogy URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=189 Surname: Brown, Cravens, Johns, Miller, Reed, Rodford ------------------------- Hancock County Historical Society Carthage, Illinois Obit 11 Page 7 Reuben Cravens, son of Joseph Cravens, sr., and Mary Cravens, was born in Green county, Pa., August 8, 1831. The paternal ancestors were an English family of Cravens (Quakers), who came over with William Penn in 1682, to settle in Pennsylvania. Of the maternal ancestors his grandfather was descended from an English family of Browns, who also came over with William Penn. The grandmother, whose maiden name was Rebecca Johns, was a descendant of a Welch family of Johns, for whom Johnstown, Pa., was named. When seven years of age Mr. Craven's family moved to Monongahela county, Virginia, and from there to Hancock county, Ill., three years later, arriving in October, 1841. Both he and his parents lived continuously in this county from that time until their death. He was the oldest of a family of eight sons and three daughters, of whom three sons died in infancy, and one at the age of fourteen. Of the four sons and three daughters who lived to manhood and womanhood, two brothers and two sisters remain. January 28, 1855, Reuben Cravens was married to Margaret Lucetta Cravens, youngest child of Jonathan and Margaret Ewing, whose home was in Pilot Grove township. To them were born four sons and four daughters, all whom are living. The wife and mother was called to rest October 11, 1896, at the old homestead where she had lived ever since 1855. For the last three years Mr. Cravens has been making his home in Carthage with his daughter, Mrs. Henry Miller. Early in life he vowed to abstain from all intoxicants and to oppose the evils of strong drink. He, with his wife, were active members of the Good Templars' lodge which was organized in their district. Later, he became interested in the work of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, being an honorary member of the Carthage Union at the time of his death. He was a strong prohibitionist, believing that that party gave him the best opportunity for living up to his vow to oppose the evils of the liquor traffic. He had, at different times, been nominated on that ticket, for the state legislature, for county superintendent of schools, and for county judge. He lived a temperate and consistent life, and was respected as a man of integrity in all of his relations with those among whom he lived and with whom be came in contact. He represented the interests of his township — Hancock — in nearly every capacity within the gift of the people of the township. Although christened in early childhood in the M. E. church, he did not formally unite with the church until 1891, when he became an active member of the Elm Tree M. E. church at Middle Creek, where, because of old associations and the financial condition of the church, he held his membership after his removal to Carthage. He was a most thorough believer in the practical value of our educational institutions, and for many years was a teacher in the public schools of Hancock county. His aid was given to all educational, social and political reforms. The following children survive: Prof. L. B. Cravens, of Lake City, Minn.; Maggie, of Carthage; Mrs. Clara Reed, Middle Creek; Mrs. Emma Rodford, city; Joe, of Joy, Ill.; John E., of Iota, Minn.; Mrs. Grace Miller, city, and Frank, of LaHarpe. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the M. E. church, Rev. Mr. McNeil officiating. Burial at Moss Ridge cemetery. Link: Bryant Genealogy URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=188 Surname: Cravens ------------------------- The Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois Thursday August 17, 1871 Page 3 Column 3 DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN. — Joseph Cravens, an old citizen of this county, died at his residence in this township on Tuesday morning last, aged 65 years. The deceased had resided in the county about 35 years, during which time he filled numerous positions of trust and responsibility in township affairs. He was highly esteemed as a good citizen and kind-hearted neighbor. He leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. - ------------------------------------------------ wife: Mary Brown children: Reuben, George W., Rebecca, William, Mary Jane, Joseph, Susannah, and Isaac M. Link: Bryant Genealogy URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>