This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: janpigge Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/1629.2.2.1.1.1.6/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Marion Il and Jefferson County Il are within 50 miles. However Marion County and Jefferson County Il are adjacent to each other. Marion Co Ill is immediately North of Jefferson County. I too am researching the Rhynes, Rhines, Rynes, and any other way it can be spelled. My maiden name was Rhynes 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.