This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: zandz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3184.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: On the 1880 census there is a Mary E. Milburn living with Claiborne and Zuritha (Hill) McCormack.....and Harriet E. Milburn married their son William H. McCormack. On the 1879 marriage, Montgomery Milborn was age 54 and Zuritha McCormack was age 24. You can go here to see on the very last line. It could be she may have died in childbirth with their first child. http://home.comcast.net/~lonfink/JCI/PG26R.jpg. Change the "R" to 26L to find the left side of the page. Mary Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: zandz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3184.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am not related to this family but can do lookups. I did not find them in the divorce index. Mary Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dnvrtrucker Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3184.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank You Mary for your attention to my posting. I'm afraid that the 1879 marriage of Montgomery Milburn to Zuritha McCormack raises more questions than it answers. If he was married in 1879 then why does he appear in the 1880 census in his son's household in Casner as a widower? Did she die within the first year of marriage? Perhaps she was married to another Montgomery Milburn (though I must admit that another Montgomery Milburn is possible, it's still a long shot). I also checked the 1860, 1870 and 1880 census records of Hiram and Mary Milburn in Rome and have determined that they are a seperate family with no connection to my Milburn ancestors. Hirum was born in Indiana and Mary was born in Kentucky. My Montgomery and Mary were both born in Tennessee. Are you connected to these families? Are you a local researcher? I am looking for somebody in the Mt.Vernon area to find obituaries for me at the library and find records at the courthouse. Again, Thank You so very much for your reply! Kevin Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: algibbs129 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3182.8.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is a mystery. James A. Drew and second wife Margaret are in Illinois very early. I believe his first wife may have been a Browm whom he married in Wilson County TN. I think he might be the son of the Benjamin Drew 1850 census of Wilson Co,TN who had a wife Nancy Buchanan. They had 8 sons and seem to have dropped off the earth by 1829 when there was a deed of land sold. Al Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: algibbs129 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3183.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This Josephine seems to be the dau. of Abraham & Sarah Clark thats in the Drewe household except for Abraham. He is in the 1880 mortality census for Jefferson co.,I believe where he died with Influenza. He appears in the 1850 census of Jefferson with all of family except Josephine and she may have had an extra name? Is this the one your friend believes could be the son of Jacob and Lucinda? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SandyBauer45 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3183.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Patricia, it's been awhile since you and I collaborated on a family. Any chance there's more information in the "Facts and Folks" book about the earlier Drew generations? I would like to know how John W. Drew b Mar 1831 IL (according to 1900 Moores Prairie, JCI census) fits in with the older generations. John married Alcy C. Brooks 11/17/1857 FCI but has a bunch of Clark kids and their apparent mother living with him and his new wife in 1860 FCI census. Sarah Clark is age 56 born in TN. Clark children are: Julyann? age 12 John age 20, James age 16 and Josephine age 14. Josephine Clark continues to live with John and Alcy Caroline (Brooks) Drew in the 1870 JCI census and then marries William M. Drew 4/22/1875 JCI. I'm always interested in these "collateral" lines that are distantly connected to my families. I am wondering if this Sarah Clark was married to one of the sons of Jacob Clark and Lucinda Lacefield. They had 16 children I believe including 10 sons: Reuben b 1794, William b 1795, Daniel b 1797, Abraham b 1798, John b 1799, David b 1801, Henry b 1805, Jacob Jr. b 1810, Hiram b 1817, Isaac b 1822. Thanks Sandy (Whalen) Bauer Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SandyBauer45 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3182.8.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I think we can see who married the Josephine Clark that was living with John W. Drew and wife Alcy Caroline Brooks from the census and marriage records below. I also wonder if James A. Drew b abt 1802 TN and his first wife might be the parents. I can see James A. Drew's second marriage and census data with the mixed family members. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900 DREW, JAMES A RISLEY, MARGARET MRS 1846-05-31 1/ 115 FRANKLIN 1850 census Franklin Co, IL - 13 Sep 1850 106/109 Jas A. Drew 48 M Farmer TN Margaret 48 F NY D.C. 20 M IL B.M. 19 M IL Jno W 16 M IL Jas. A. 14 M IL Henry W. Risley 18 M IN Sarah A 14 F IN Thos J. Drew 4 M IL J. M. 10/12 M IL Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900 DREW, JOHN W BROOKS, ALCY C 1857-11-17 003/0087 FRANKLIN 1860 census TS6SR3E, Franklin Co, IL - 14 Jun 1860 Post Office: Benton 183/183 John W. Drew 26 M Farmer IL Alcy C. 20 F TN Louisa J. 2 F IL Thomas J. 5/12 M IL Julyann Clark 12 F IL Alcy C. Drew 7 F IL Sarah A. Clark 56 F TN John Clark 20 M IL James Clark 16 M IL Josephine Clark 14 F IL 184/184 William Drew 41 M Farmer TN Sarah 30 F TN Jacon R. 13 M IL James R. 3 M IL Perry 6/12 M IL 1870 census T4R4E Jefferson Co, IL - _ _ 1870 Post Office: Hams Grove 147/149 Drew, John 34 M W Farmer IL Caroline 29 F W TN Louisa 12 F W IL Thomas 10 M W IL James 7 M W IL William 4 M W IL George 1 M W IL Julia 20 F W IL Clark, Josephine 23 F W IL Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900 DREW, WILLIAM M CLARK, JOSEPHINE 1875-04-22 006/0023 00000086 JEFFERSON 1880 census Moores Prairie Twp, Jefferson Co, IL - 26 Jun 1880 214/224 Drew, John W. W M 50 IL TN IL Ailcy C. W F 43 Wife TN TN TN Thomas W M 20 Son IL IL TN James A. W M 18 Son IL IL TN William W M 14 Son IL IL TN George W M 10 Son IL IL TN Just wish I knew how this family all fit together. Why is Sarah Clark age 56 in 1860 census living with John W. Drew and wife? Was Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: patriciastaley223 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3183.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Josephine Drew 1860-26 Feb 1926, buried in New Hope Cem. might have the birth yr. recorded wrong? Remember that Josephine's name is also found as Lavina sometimes? 1850 Jeff. Co. Abraham Clark 51 N.C. Sarah (Webb) 48 Ky. Moses 15 Tn. Elizabeth 12 Tn. Caroline 11 Tn. John 10 Tn. William 7 Tn. LAVINA 4 (1846) Ill. James Ill. In 1880 census Josephine Drew is born ca. 1847 In 1900 census Josephine Drew is born Apr 1845 Ill. Patricia Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: patriciastaley223 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3183.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm glad I could help some. How can I get to the census records you spoke of? Jefferson Co. Fact and Folks Book: Benjamin Franklin Drew, son of Jonathan Benjamin Drew and Louisa Alice Capps and one of eleven children, was born in Franklin Co., Ill., 9 Nov 1893, near the community of Snow flake. He lived there until his marriage on 25 Dec 1913 to Mary Ann clark, daughter of Abraham Lincoln Clark and Julia Ann Bolen who lived in Hamilton Co near the village of Macedonia, Ill. Mary Ann Clark was born 11 Oct 1897. After the marriage they moved to a farm in Jeff. Co. north of Frisco. There were four children born to this union: Oren Anderson, Geraldine James, Mary Louise and Charles Franklin. Oren was born In Hamilton Co., Ill; Geraldine and Louise were born in Franklin Co., Ill. and Charles born in Jeff. Co. Article goes on about Benjamin Franklin Drew's children. Patricia Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Thanks, Kim, I have 'tons' of Pages, but not Wilma's generation so you really helped. Kay In a message dated 5/10/2011 4:20:33 A.M. Central Daylight Time, KChapman@hrc-engr.com writes: Wilma Fay PAGE TAYLOR was a daughter of Rosier Lee PAGE and Melissa Y LOVAN Rosier Lee was son of Emsley Marion PAGE and Nancy Ellender ADCOCK Emsley Marion was son of William PAGE and Lavisa\Lovisa EMSLEY (or possibly AINSLEY) Nancy E was dau. of Joseph ADCOCK and Sarah J HERRON Melissa was dau. of Goldman Lafayette LOVAN and SARAH Winifred SHIRLEY Wilma was a second cousin, 3 times removed. Does anyone have her death date, or obit? I presume she is buried in Memorial Gardens, since they brought James R back to Mount Vernon. Kim ________________________________________ Date: Tue, 10 May 2011 01:22:29 EDT From: KRobi91002@aol.com Subject: Re: [ILJEFFER] TAYLOR OBIT To: iljeffer@rootsweb.com Who are the parents of Wilma Page Taylor? In a message dated 5/9/2011 10:03:17 A.M. Central Daylight Time, elvis500@frontier.com writes: MT. VERNON - James R. Taylor, born Dec. 9,1919, in Montrose, S.D., and a former resident of Mt. Vernon, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2011, in Denver, Colo. He retired from Mobil Oil after 39 years. He is survived by his sons, James S. Taylor of Houston, Texas, and Curtis A. Taylor of Denver, Colo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Page Taylor. Per his wishes, his body was cremated and a memorial gathering was held in Denver on April 8. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Denver Hospice, 501 S. Cherry St., Ste. 700, Denver, CO 80246 in his name. Visit the Jefferson County ILGenWeb site at: www.jefferson.ilgenweb.net ------------------------------- Visit the Jefferson County ILGenWeb site at: www.jefferson.ilgenweb.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: algibbs129 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3183.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Can't thank you enough Patricia. These are all family members. I posted some census records which you can review also. Wm. M. Drews wife died in 1872. There should be 1870 census for them in Franklin? I will keep checking! You don't know how much your help has meant! After checking census posted in answer to a Sandy-let me know your thoughts on Josephine> Thank you again! Al Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: patriciastaley223 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3183.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jonathan B. Drew is buried in Oak Hill Cem. in Franklin Co., Ill. Patricia Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: patriciastaley223 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3183.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SON: Jonathan B. Drew 29 Aug 1869 Ill.-24 Oct 1942 Jeff. Co., Ill. Buried 26th. in Franklin Co., Ill. Parents listed as William Drew and Francis (Hawkins). Patricia Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: algibbs129 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3182.8.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you Sandy for the census data. Heres what I have: William M. Drew b. May 1, 1829 TN. Lived In Franklin county, Illinois with first wife in 1860 census 1860 Franklin Co.,Ill. Wm. M. Drew age 31 . 1829 Francis F. 28 b. Ky. Francis F. Hawkins b. 5 Apr 1832; d. 5 Feb. 1872 Cornelia C. 9 Vitula 7 Alice 5 July s. 2 They had a son Jonathan Benjamin Drew He should be in 1870 census which I couldn't pull up. *This is further proof that Wm. Martin is the son of Jonathan Drew and Jane (Martin) Drew. It has been custom in family to name a son after both grandfathers. His father being Jonathan and her father Benjamin (also I believe my 2nd gt. grandfather Jonathan to be son of a Benjamin Drew. In 1860 Josephine age 14 in 1860 census of Franklin in home of John W. Drew and wife Alcy. The Clarks in this household which include mother Sarah . abt 1804 are from the father Abraham b. 1799 NC. He dies in 1880 , mortality shedule. Notice there was a John Clark b. 1840\ A James Clark b. 1844 Abraham Drew with wife Sarah and children appear I believe in the 1850 census of Jefferson co.,Ill. Ch. Eliz. b. 1838 Caroline b.1839 John b.1840 Wm. b. 1843 Lavinia b. 1846 James b. 1843 Josphine not listed.(Proved by information on her death. In 1870 Franklin I find Josephine listed with (she is 14 b. 1856? James Clark age 30 I believe brother Mary J. 32 Also in 1870 in Jefferson we have John Drew 34 Caroline 29 Louisa 12 Thomas 7 Wm. 4 Julia 20 Josephine 23 b. 1847 He obit list her as being b. 1860 along with death information. But it all comes back to the same Wm. M. Drew b. 1829 I find no other record other than death information that she was b. 1860 and yet it has to be the same Josephine Whats your opinion? All the Drews related. I can only assume one of them married a Clark? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: zandz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3184.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jefferson Co., IL Marriages 1878-1899 by Fred Justice 1879 Montgomery MILBORN, 2nd marriage f. Samuel Milborn m. Fanny Hendrick Zuritha C. McCORMACK f. Clayborn McCormack m. Zuritha C. Hill Mary Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Virgil Gale Bruce 60-year-old Rt. 2 Bluford resident, Virgil Gale Bruce died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 9 at Crossroads Hospital in Mount Vernon, IL. He was a heavy equipment operator. Survivors include hhis wife, Cynthia Bruce of Bluford; sons, Billy Simpson of Barnhill and Jason Simpson of Wayne City; daughters, Holly Angle of Cisne and Jamie Simpson of Bluford; brothers, Gary Bruce of Wayne City and Dale Bruce of Keenes; a sister, Cathy Trotter of Wayne City; 7 grandchildren; three nieces and one nephew Services for Virgil Gale Bruce will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 12 at the Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City with burial in Egbert Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 Wednesday evening, May 11 at the Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: patriciastaley223 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3183.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'll send the following just in case this is your family. Children of Wm. Martin Drew and two wives: Cordelia C. 13 May 1851 Christian Co., Ky.-20 Jul 1940 Peoria Co., Ill. Buried Mt. Pulaski Cem. in Logan Co., Ill. Married Augustus F. Heller 15 Jul 1875 Logan Co., Ill. He was born 10 Feb 1849 died 10 Jul 1939. (Info. from death record). Vitula Virginia 29 Jan 1853 Ky.-22 Nov 1928 Jackson Co., Okl. Married Wm. Jackson Chumley 14 Nov 1882 Logan Co., Ill. He was born 8 Dec 1842 died 28 Dec 1897 Tx. Alice A. born 17 Sep 1855 Trigg Co., Ky. (Info. from birth records in Ky.). Suley Susan 1858. Married James L. Campbell 16 Dec 1879 Jeff. Co., Ill. He was born 6 Jun 1841 died 11 Jan 1905. He is buried in Thurmond Cem. in Franklin Co., Ill. (Ky. birth records shows female born 14 Feb 1857 Christian Co., Ky. which might be Suley). John/Jonathan B. born Jun 1866 (1860 acc. to census) died after 1900 Franklin Co., Ill. census. Married Louisa Alice Capps 7 Nov 1888 Jeff. Co., Ill. Male) S.B. born ca. 1868. Warren Smith 10 Jun 1875 Jeff. Co.-13 Apr 1938 Jeff. Co., Ill. Buried New Hope Cem. Married Dora Lachot 21 Aug 1899 Jeff. Co., Ill. Male born 21 May 1878 Jeff. Co. (Info. from birth records). Abraham Logan 12 Dec 1885-14 Jul 1966 St. Louis, Mo. Married Martha Ann (Lemons) Hodge 1913 Jeff. Co., Ill. She was born 30 Apr 1892 died 21 Nov 1957. Male) Kibal R. Feb 1884. Julia C. 17 Jul 1881. Married Wm. W. Woodworth 24 Dec 1899 Jeff. Co., Ill. Divorced 1904. (Info taken from birth records). Cordelia, Suley? (female birth) and Alice's documents shows that her parents were Wm. M. and Margaret F. (Hawkins) Drew. It would help sort things out if we could find the family in 1870 census but I've tried everything and can't locate any of them. Patricia Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Leslie Paul "LP" Harvey, 26, of Benton, died at 8:26 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2011, at Franklin Hospital, Benton. Mr. Harvey was born on May 13, 1984, in Mt. Vernon, the son of Leslie Harvey and Rebecca Gream. Leslie is a graduate of Mt. Vernon Township High School and enjoyed playing video games and watching Harry Potter movies. Surviving relatives include his mother, Rebecca Gream, Benton; his father, Leslie Harvey and fiancé Wanda Wilkins, both of Franklin, Tenn; two brothers and one sister, Ronnie Harvey of Benton, Patricia Matthias and huband Jason of Benton and Justin Harvey, Benton; paternal grandparents, Maudie and Dillon Graham, Mt. Vernon; one nephew, Aidan Matthias, Benton; several aunts, uncles and cousins, special friends, the Parke and Matthias families, Tina Rush, Josh Lefler, Jessie Elders, Clarissa Drew, Jessi Young; and several other friends. Mr. Harvey was preceded in death by one brother, Matthew Jordan Harvey; maternal grandparents, Finis Junior Gream and Patricia Ann Gream; paternal grandfather, James Robert Harvey; and paternal step grandfather, Francis Jean Campbell. Graveside services will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday at the Abner Cemetery, Nason, with Pastor Jason Todd officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday at the cemetery. Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL 62812. Visit www.hobbsjohn-son.com to sign the memorial guestbook.

Sarah C. "Tine" Bennett, 95, a resident of Easton, Mass., for the past 59 years, died Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at Southeast Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Easton, Mass., after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Frank Bennett. Born in Mt. Vernon on Feb. 1, 1916, a daughter of the late John and Stella (Woodall) Wheeler, she was raised and educated in Mt. Vernon. Sarah worked as a seamstress in the garmed in dustry and was employed by Nardi's Sportswear of Brockton. Devoted to her family, she enjoyed fish, sewing and making quilts. She was a former member of the Evangelical Congregation Church of Easton. She is survived by five children, Bobbie Roney of Westerly, R.I., Charles Roney of Berkley, Frances Donley of Ebeeme, Maine, Wilma Giarusso of Middleboro and Frank Bennett, Jr., of Colorado; a sister, Nona Gill of Easton; 30 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren. She was also the mother of the late Ruth Millington, Betty Guild, Barbara McGregor and Ferman Bennett and was predeceased by five brothers, Normal, Victor, Arthur, Elam "Red" and Howard Wheeler; and two sisters, Mable Campbell and Nellie Black. Funeral services were held at Kane Funeral Home on Saturday, April 30. Interment followed at Furnace Village Cemetery in Easton, Mass. For condolences, visit www.kanefuneralhome-.com

MT. VERNON - Barbara A. VonBehren, 79, of Springfield, died at 2:01 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2011, at her home. She was born July 27, 1931, in Mt. Vernon, to Clifford M. and Eva F. (Davis) Ames. She married her high school sweetheart Louis V. VonBehren on Aug. 31, 1951, which would have been 60 years this August, and he survives. Surviving are two children, Dale (Kathy) VonBehren of Shrewsbury, Mass. and Beth (Steve) Sturm of Chatham and four grandchildren, Ashley Sturm, Megan VonBehren, Lauren Sturm and Ryan VonBehren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Michael Louis VonBehren. Barbara was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Session, active in Christian education and mission programs and Presbyterian Women for several years. Barbara received her bachelor's from SIU-C and received her master's from Illinois State University in 1976. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. She was editor of the SIU-C paper, The Daily Egyptian. Barbara was a teacher in New Albany, Ind., Murphysboro and District 186. She was a resident of Springfield for 46 years. She enjoyed bridge, scrabble, theater, opera, reading, tutoring and being in the company of family and friends. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday at Staab Funeral Home.