My ancerstors came to Jo Daviess County in abt. 1855 and resided there until 1863 or 1864 when they moved on to Wisconsin. This is the family of Angeloah and Mary D. Shaw and children John B., Mary E., Sally L., from Allegany County NY. Other children where born in Jo Daviess county, Lenora and Caroline (The older children would have attended school here.) Mary D Shaw's mother Elizabeth Sapney was also with them from NY. It fact they likely came to Jo Daviess because Elizabeth' s sister Susan Lazenby Fitzsimmons had moved here earlier from Allegany County NY. Angeloah was a farmer. In the Pleasant Vally and Derinda Twnshps, Are any history books available that would give a picture and discription of the lifestyle for the period of 1850 through 1865. I doubt very much that anything exists on my ancestors but if I can find a general history for the time and conditions. It would give me an idea of their lives Would appreciate any assistance anyone can offer. Thanks in advance for ftaking the time to read my request. Frank [email protected]