This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.hancock/2103.3.1.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In the book "Pioneers of the prairie" page 626 it says; Paul Vestus-- married Francis Roast, she died May 17,1924, aga 76 Just the name "Paul" no first name is listed in the Historical atlas 1874 as owning property in Sonora twp sec 28 an sec 29 In the book"Families of Hancock County Illinois' page 447 says Justine Sinele died at the age of 44 on 11 Dec.1880. In april of 1881, John P (eter) married 2nd Francis (Roost) Paul, 1847-1924, who had 6 children from a previous marriage. She and John P had 2 more children: Julius, 1882-1972 and Lillie, 1887-1988. Hope this is in some way helpful to you. sally in southern oregon