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.