I am trying to find information on this Cardwell Family. Can any one help? Asa Daniel Cardwell b 25 Sep 1822, Wilkes Co. NC d 24 Mar 1877, Johnson Co. Ill f. Nathan Perrin Cardwell m Rachel Crow mar. 20 Feb 1845 Johnson Co. Ill Celia Jane Rhoda b 2 Jan 1828, Tennessee d 17 Jan 1880, Vienna, Johnson Co. Ill f. John Rhody/Roady m Polly Cox Children of Asa and Celia 1 John D. Cardwell b. 1846 Johnson Co. Ill 2 Nathan Cardwell b 1847 Johnson Co. Ill 3 Rebecca Cardwell b 12 Aug 1849, Johnson Co. Ill d 27 Feb 1891, Johnson Co. Ill m 4 Jul 1866, Johnson Co. Ill Albert McConnell 4 Elizabeth Cardwell b 1852 Johnson Co. Ill 5 Sarah Jane Cardwell b. 12 Nov 1853 Johnson Co. Ill d. 20 Aug 1922 Vienna, Johnson Co. Ill m 6 Mar 1876, Johnson Co. Ill Thomas J. Verhines 6 Joseph Cardwell b 5 Oct 1855, Johnson Co. Ill 7 William Cardwell b 23 Feb 1859, Johnson Co. Ill d Johnson Co. Ill m 17 Jan 1884, Johnson Co. Ill Sarah Jane McIntire 8 Mary A. Cardwell b 26 Nov 1860, Johnson Co. Ill d 3 Nov 1886, Johnson Co. Ill m 23 Feb 1882, Johnson Co. Ill Layfayette Mahler 9 Asa S. Cardwell b 19 Aug 1865, Johnson Co. Ill d 3 Nov 1886, Johnson Co. Ill Father of Asa Daniel Cardwell Nathan Perrin Cardwell b 1790 Charlotte Co., Va. or Wilkes Co., NC. June 4 1811 married Rachel Crow in Wilkes Co. NC 1820 listed in the Cabel Co. Va Census 1830 listed in the Pope Co. Illinois census 1835 Rachel died Pope Co. Ill 18 Apr. 1838 married Mary Ann Hanson in Johnson Co. Ill 1840 listed in Johnson Co. Ill census 1850 listed in Johnson Co. Ill census 1855 died in Johnson Co. Ill Greg Simmons

Does anyone know if Thomas McCall could be the Dr. T. E. McCall that married December 25, 1896 probably Johnson County IL Lucy May (Mae) CARTER b. 1877? Thanks Mara

Subj: Wilson Family Date: 97-11-07 13:13:42 EST From: gwwilson@our-town.com (Gail Wilson) To: mbruce9681@aol.com Mara, I was just visiting the Johnson Co., Illinois gen-web page and found your name. I thought you might be able to help me. I am looking for the marriage of Drury Wilson, son of Reuben Wilson, Sr. This family was living in Johnson county in 1820-30. Drury was brother of Champion Wilson, John Wilson, and Reuben Wilson, Jr. Drury Wilson married Susan Ramsey about 1828, probably in Johnson County. Their first son, Isaac Drury Wilson was born in Ill in 1829. Rebuen Wilson, Sr. and wife, Elizabeth, besides the 4 sons, had 4 daughters but their names are not known. If you know of anyone who has information on this family please or could help me find the parents of Susan Ramsey, please contact me. Drury Wilson, his wife Susan, and family settled in old Lawrence County, Arkansas about 1832. His father, and the rest of his siblings stayed in Illinois. Thank you in advance, Norma Golightly Wilson

Cindy, Rumor has it that my gggrandfather is in this book. His name was Elisha Webb and he was a man of multiple talents ~ county commissioner, farmer, and preacher. If he's in your book, could you *please* post his bio? I've seen references to it, but never the actual bio. <begging mode off> Thanks, Marcia Cindy Pegg wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I'm typing up some biographies for the archives and thought I would send > it to the list as well "just in case". One of y'all might be lookin' > for this info! > > Cindy > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > CARTER Family, Johnson County Illinois > > From: The Portrait and Biographical Review of Johnson, Massac, > Pope and Hardin Counties, Illinois. > Chicago Biographical Publishing Company 1893 > Transcribed by Cindy Pegg

Looks like I better plan another trip to the library....this is the last one I have! Cindy Mathis Family, Johnson County Illinois From: The Portrait and Biographical Review of Johnson, Massac, Pope and Hardin Counties, Illinois. Chicago Biographical Publishing Company 1893 Transcribed by Cindy Pegg Robert D. Mathis was born in Trigg County, KY, 18 January 1836 to William Mathis. His grandfather was John Mathis possibly born in Virginia. John Mathis moved from Trigg County, KY in 1846 when he moved to Randolph County, IL. He and his wife, the former Margaret Brown, resided there until their death. William Mathis moved with his wife and four children from Kentucky to Illinois in 1849. They settled in Bloomfield Township. William died 22 November 1860 and his wife, the former Cynthia Scott, died June 1888. Cynthia was a native of Trigg County, Ky, the daughter of William and Mary (Moore) Scott. William and Cynthia had five children; Robert D., Elizabeth E., John B., Margaret A., and James P.

Hi Cindy, Just wanted to let you know, I am enjoying your posts to this group! Would you happen to have anything on John Samuel Bunker and his wife Ida May Stump 1880's? Or the ALTENBERGER/Fuller, White, Litker, or Darter lines????? LOL!! Some of these were in Johnson Co, but some in Massac and Pulaski. Thanks for taking the time to do these bio posts for us!!! Gayle in WA

SMOOT Family, Johnson County Illinois From: The Portrait and Biographical Review of Johnson, Massac, Pope and Hardin Counties, Illinois. Chicago Biographical Publishing Company 1893 Transcribed by Cindy Pegg Benjamin Franklin Smoot was born 30 December 1848 in Johnson County, IL to Reed Smoot and Eliza Thomas. His father was born 1812 in Owen County, KY and his mother was born 1819 in Sumner County, Tenn. Reed died in 1878 in Johnson County, IL. Benjamin married 20 November 1873 to Elizabeth Amanda Barley of Hardin County, IL. She was the daughter of Samuel W. and Jane Barley. Benjamin and Elizabeth had three children, Thomas R., James A. and Eliza L.

BOOS Family, Johnson County Illinois From: The Portrait and Biographical Review of Johnson, Massac, Pope and Hardin Counties, Illinois. Chicago Biographical Publishing Company 1893 Transcribed by Cindy Pegg George Otto Boos was born in Baden, Germany 12 May 1837. He was the son of George John Boos and the grandson of George Boos also born in Baden, Germany. His grandparents lived all of their lives in Germany. Only their son, George and his sister came to the United States. The sister was Mary who married Mr. Smith and lived in Galena, IL up until the time of her husbands death when she moved with her children to California. George John Boos traveled with his wife, the former Catherine Steedley of Baden, and children from Havre to New Orleans then up the river to Louisville. After the death of his wife, George moved to Golconda to live with his son, George Otto. Catherine and George had six children, Catherine, Fannie, Julia, Charles, George Otto and Amelia. George Otto Boos married in 1859 to Mary Margaret Plater of Pope County, IL. She was the daughter of Christian and Barbara Plater who were natives of Germany. George Otto and Mary Margaret had ten children, Lizzie, George, Fanny, Charles, Annie, William, Ellis, Guy, Effie and Ella.

McCall Family, Johnson County Illinois From: The Portrait and Biographical Review of Johnson, Massac, Pope and Hardin Counties, Illinois. Chicago Biographical Publishing Company 1893 Transcribed by Cindy Pegg Robert Marion McCall was a physician practicing in Johnson County, IL. He was born 1 Sept 1847 in Mississippi to Robert R. and Mary E. (Dawson) McCall. His father was born in 1825 near Nashville, TN. Robert and Mary moved to Illinois in 1865 near Vienna. They remained there up until Mr. McCalls death in June 1883. They had eight children: Robert M.; Francis; Victoria; Rebecca; Thomas; James; William; and Daniel. Robert Marion McCall was married 25 December 1868 to Miss Josephine Glassford.

HANKINS Family, Johnson County Illinois From: The Portrait and Biographical Review of Johnson, Massac, Pope and Hardin Counties, Illinois. Chicago Biographical Publishing Company 1893 Transcribed by Cindy Pegg Martin Hankins was born 7 February 1845 in Kentucky to Cheston Hankins. In 1857, Cheston and his wife moved to Illinois with their five children. They settled in Massac County, IL where they raised the following children: William; Rhoda Ann; Martin A.; Wilson D.; Jesse; Reuben; Sarah; Nancy J; David; Logan and Ellen. Martin left home at the age of 17 years to become a soldier. He served in Company A, 29th Illinois Infantry. He contracted the measles not long after enlisting and was so ill that he was discharged from the army. After his recovery, he again enlisted and remained at the front until the war ended. After the war he returned home and married Miss Sarah Leech of Massac County, IL. She was the daughter of David Leech and the granddaughter of James Leech originally of South Carolina. Martin and Sarah had six children, Laura K.; James; Mertie; Charles; Essie; and Alice C. who was the wife of D. W. Mathis.

RIDENHOWER Family, Johnson County Illinois From: The Portrait and Biographical Review of Johnson, Massac, Pope and Hardin Counties, Illinois. Chicago Biographical Publishing Company 1893 Transcribed by Cindy Pegg Harris Monroe Ridenhower, Sr, was a native of North Carolina who later lived in Vienna township. His son, Rob Roy Ridenhower was sheriff of Johnson County in 1890. Rob was born 14 April 1861 in Goreville Township, IL. Harris Sr. was married to Lavinia Miller in Rowan County, NC. Harris Sr. died in 1869 on his farm south of Vienna, IL. Lavinia and Harris had nine children; Otto Legref; Peninnia Ardanissa; Erastus Kimber; Mary Ann; Harris Monroe, Jr.; Carrie Levina; Addie May; Rob Roy and Fleta. Rob Roy Ridenhower was seven years old when his father died. He lived with his mother up until the time she remarried to George Gibson at which time he began farming for himself. Rob married Miss Alice Carter, of Johnson County, in 1883. Rob and Alice had three children, Rob Jr, Lotta Lavina and a child that died in infancy.

FRIZZELL Family, Johnson County Illinois From: The Portrait and Biographical Review of Johnson, Massac, Pope and Hardin Counties, Illinois. Chicago Biographical Publishing Company 1893 Transcribed by Cindy Pegg Lewis H. Frizzell was born in Burnside Precinct of Johnson County, IL on 19 November 1852. He was the son of Nathan R. Frizzell of Tennessee. Nathan was the son of William Frizzell who was a native of North Carolina. Nathan was married to Asenath Wilson who was the daughter of James Wilson. Nathan and Asenath had six children: Louisa, Nancy, Lewis H., Mattie, Mollie and Lucy. In 1886 Lewis H. Frizzell was elected Sheriff of Johnson County, IL at which time he moved to Vienna. Lewis married Miss Sidney Poor on 6 August 1874. Sidney was the daughter of Sampson D. Poor

Hi everyone, I'm typing up some biographies for the archives and thought I would send it to the list as well "just in case". One of y'all might be lookin' for this info! Cindy CARTER Family, Johnson County Illinois From: The Portrait and Biographical Review of Johnson, Massac, Pope and Hardin Counties, Illinois. Chicago Biographical Publishing Company 1893 Transcribed by Cindy Pegg John Carter was a native of Johnson County, IL. He was the son of Vincent Carter who was born in North Carolina in 1803 but raised in Smith County, Tenn. Vincent later moved to Giles County, Tenn and in 1850 he moved to Illinois with his family. Vincent remained in Vienna, IL until his death in 1873. John Carter's mother had died in 1857 and she and Vincent were both buried in Johnson Cemetery. Vincent Carter was married twice. First in Alabama to Miss Sarah Patterson who died in Smith Co. Tenn. They had three children, Dorcas who died in 1857 in Missouri, Neal S. who died in Vienna Township and is buried in Johnson Cemetery and William G. who died in Union County. Vincent then married Elizabeth Rose of Giles County, TN and had eleven more children: John; F. M.; Mary, wife of Henry F. Bridges; Rebecca A.; Lucy B., wife of James Card; Saba W., wife of A. D. Williams; James H.; Tennessee E., wife of Hugh Wallace; Sarah, wife of William H. Adams; Virginia and Eliza. John was first married to Miss Martha Neathery on 24 October 1854. Martha died December 28, 1873 and was buried in Johnson Cemetery. They had five children: William H.; John D.; Mary E.; Robert F. and Charles E. After the death of Martha, John married Miss Nancy Jane Dunn on 12 April 1874.

Dan: I have a little information on one BETTS family: Joseph Eugene BETTS md Lucinda Isabelle NEBUGHR 14 Feb 1878, Jackson Co., IL His parents: John H. BETTS and Sarah J. DEXTER Her parents: John A. NEBUGHR and Eliza P.C. RUSHING Children of Joseph: William Isaac Joseph Everett Thomas Della Oscar Myrtle Earl Hallie John Are any of these who you are looking for? I have a little more information, if so. Betty

I have received a Simmons surname book. It contains Simmons marriages from 1600 to 1900. It has almost every state and county. Not every marriage is in this book but it does contain quite a few of our Simmons desendants and Ancestors. If there is a Simmons marriage you would like me too look up let me know. You should name a state and a County plus a Simmons name. The Simmons names are done in Alphabetical order. Greg Simmons

Does anyone have any information on the Newton or Betts families in ILL from 1840-1930?

Greetings Fellow Rooters: Just want to take this opportunity to announce a new mailing list for Marshall Co., IL. To subscribe, send the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) as the only text in the body of a message to ilmarsha-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or ilmarsha-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode)." To post queries, send to: ilmarsha-l@rootsweb.com. Hope to have you sign on soon! Denise Hall Brown

Hi Everyone I tried to send this to Carol but either I don't have the right email address any more or I didn't save the correct address, I think she is on this list though. If anyone has information on this family please feel free to share.

I am looking for more information on this family. Thanks Mara Descendants of Francis Marion Carter Generation No. 1 1. FRANCIS MARION2 CARTER (VINCENT1) was born October 19, 1832 in Tennessee, and died June 12, 1911 in Vienna, Johnson County IL/ buried in Johnson Cem, Vienna Township, Johnson Co.. He married (1) CHARLOTTA C. BRIDGES in Johnson Co. Illinois. He married (2) MATILDA FARRIS December 24, 1877. Notes for FRANCIS MARION CARTER: Documentation from Judith Wilkins, 4420 Loren Von Drive, Salt Like City, UT 84124 BIRTH: A HIST of JOHNSON CO, p 341 lists four children: Alice Elizabeth, Martha and Belle 1860 Census, Johnson county, IL (Francis M., age 29) lists four children William F., Stephen, John, and Mary. MARRIAGE: A HISTORY OF JOHNSON COUNTY, page 341, by PT Chapman 1860 Census, Johnson County, IL CENSUS: 1860, Johnson county, IL comp by Johnson County Genealogical and Historical Society, Vienna IL OTHER MARRIAGES: 12 Jan 1860 Charlotte C. Bridges and Matilda FAIRLESS Source for marriage and his wife name being Farris is "Echoes from Elvira" Johnson County Historical and Genealogical Soc. Publication Nov 1994 Vol. 4 No. 11 'Family Records (birth marriage and death) found in the Powell home in Johnson County" Notes for CHARLOTTA C. BRIDGES: Sources from Judith Wilkins: BIRTH: 1860 Census, Johnson county IL (Charlotte C. age 22) A HISTORY OF JOHNSON COUNTY, p. 341 by PT Chapman (Charlotta) 1850 Census, Johnson Co., IL (age 14) International Genealogical Index (IGI) (Charlotte J., born 31 Sep 1831 of Vienna, Johnson County IL) MARRIAGE: A HIST OF JOHNSON CO. p. 341 1860 Census, Johnson Co., IL Johnson County, IL Early Marriages 1834-1877 vol 1 p23 comp by Carolyn C. Foss and Judy F. Lee (mg to Nellie Carter) CENSUS: 1860 Census, Johnson Co., IL comp by Johnson county Genealogical and Historical Society, Vienna IL p 171 other marriage: Frances Marion Carter and Nellie Carter Notes for MATILDA FARRIS: A HISTORY OF JOHNSON COUNTY, p 341 by P.T. Chapman name (Farris (I have Fairless)) may be by a previous marriage. Source for marriage and his wife name being Farris is "Echos from Elvira" Johnson County Historical and Genealogical Soc. Publication Nov 1994 Vol. 4 No. 11 'Family Records (birth marriage and death) found in the Powell home in Johnson County" Children of FRANCIS CARTER and CHARLOTTA BRIDGES are: 2. i. ALICE L.3 CARTER, b. May 14, 1865. 3. ii. SARAH ELIZABETH CARTER, b. October 11, 1860, Vienna Twp. Johnson, Illinois. 4. iii. MARTHA T. CARTER, b. June 19, 1868, Vienna Twp. Johnson, Illinois. 5. iv. AMANDA BELLE CARTER, b. December 06, 1862, Vienna Twp. Johnson, Illinois. v. NAOMI G. CARTER, b. November 07, 1870, Vienna Twp. Johnson, Illinois; d. April 19, 1871, Vienna, Johnson County IL/ buried in Johnson Cem, Vienna Township, Johnson Co.. Notes for NAOMI G. CARTER: Source for Naomi Judith Wilkins for the name of the individual and birth: IGI Children of FRANCIS CARTER and MATILDA FARRIS are: vi. SUDA3 CARTER, m. EUGENE AUSBROOKS. vii. OBIE CARTER. Notes for OBIE CARTER: Source Judith Wilkins: A HISTORY OF JOHNSON COUNTY, p 342, by P.T. Chapman.

Letter I received from Frances and John Willess 1011 Karen Ave. Austin TX 78757 Feb. 28, 1998 Dear Mara I am a descendant of Jacob Harvick through his son Adam, and seem to be the only person in the world with out email. I found your name on my son's Internet one day, but he had computer problems and was not able to get a message out. Anne Cunningham sent me your address and copies of the information you sent her. Reading your information on Jacob Harvick�s family, we seem to have pretty much the same information. My information on Jacob came from the Johnson County History and his Revolutionary War pension application, which I have a copy of. I don't have the documentation to tie our family directly to Jacob, as you do. I have had to rely strictly on public records. My grandmother was Kate Murray Harvick, daughter of Adam Stricklin Harvick and Mary Serene Beasley. My grandmother ("Mama") was born in San Saba County, Texas, and was only ten years old when her dad died. The only thing my mother knew about her Grandfather Harvick was that he was part Indian, and "might" have been from Oklahoma. My grandmother denied the Indian blood, but her sister Annie Harvick Hamrick said that Adam S. Harvick was one quarter Cherokee. She also showed in her Bible that Adam Stricklin Harvick was born in Washington County, Arkansas. There is nothing to show his parents. Even before I located the Johnson County History, I had found Adam Harvick on the 1830 census for Washington County, AR; and in 1840 he was on the Benton County, AR census. Benton County was taken from Washington County, so chances are they still lived on the same farm. Although I have no doubt my Adam S. was the son (or possibly grandson) of Adam St., he was born in 1837 and the 1840 census space for males 0-5 was completely covered by a huge ink blot. I later found Adam Harvick on the tax rolls for Smith County, TX, where he died in 1846 or 1847. There were ten little Harvick on the 1850 census, with the oldest male 20 years old. I can only assume they were the children of Adam. There is one link that ties my family to Johnson County. My grandmother (who died in 1957) had a picture of David and Lois Harvick and sons Elvin, Ewing and Thurman. That would be the David Harvick and Lois Albritton mentioned in the history, and their children were not born until many years after Adam S. Harvick died. Someone in my grandmother�s family was writing the Illinois family. David Harvick�s grandson confirmed in letter several years ago that his grandmother had the same picture on her dresser for many years, until her house burned. In the Fall of 1996 I finally got to visit Johnson County. We were only there 24 hours and it was raining., so I didn�t accomplish as much as I would have liked. Also, it was my first official ancestor hunt, and I was not properly prepared. You might have found out already, but I tired to get a copy of Jacob�s will (or the probate of his estate) and Mr. Yandell told me the Mormons had microfilmed the old records about 20 years ago, and he stacked everything the basement. He said I could look if I wanted to, but I might look for a month and not find what I wanted. If I had to do over I�d still be in that basement looking, but I let him buffalo me and waited hours for the library to open, so I could check their records. I found an extract of Jacob�s will, but nothing was helpful. I did find that in November 1834 his widow Catherine was still alive, so they did not die simultaneously like the history made it sound. Old as they were she probably did die soon after that. My mother always heard that King Fisher, the Texas outlaw, was some sort of cousin to the Harvick family, but did not know how. I have found no proof, but since Martin Harvick was married to the daughter of King Fisher in Johnson County, and the name "King" has come down in the Texas family, I believe Adam Harvick was also married to a daughter of King Fisher. The history mentioned King Fisher�s estate being contested, but that file, if it still exists was also in the basement. I read a biography of John King Fisher the outlaw (who later became a sheriff) and said his family came to Texas from Illinois by way of Arkansas. His grandparents were James Fisher and Anna Ladd. There were Ladds in Johnson County, and the Commissioners Court records it mentioned a James Fisher who had left the county. I would like to know where the information came from that name of Harvick girl who married Jesse Canady was Susannah Ellen, and that she died in Cherokee, Texas. That is in San Saba County , so she would have been there while my Adam S. was living there. I have not seen that information anywhere else. I did find a name for Sabert Choate�s wife in Johnson County Courthouse. I found a deed dated 1838 signed by Sabert Choat and wife Margaret. I assume that was Margaret Harvick. Incidentally, in case you have not seen Jacob�s will, the only child mentioned was Martin. He left all his personal property to his widow, or if she died first to Martin. Apparently he had no real estate by that time. Since my family lived there I have spent a lot of time checking San Saba County records, but did not look for the Canady name. The 1938 San Saba County history (written by Annie Harvick Hamrick�s daughter-in-law, and had minimal information about the Harvick family) did not mention the Canady/Canada name. About ten years ago I corresponded with Harrison Harvick in Florida. He was the son of Edward, grandson of Harrison Harvick and Frances Utley. (Incidentally, while in Vienna we visited the Johnson Cemetery and saw Jacob�s grave, and also Harrison�s. I�m sure you�ve been there, so know what a beautiful cemetery it is. We got the full beauty of the Fall foliage.) Harrison was born in 1909, and I found a social Security records he died in 1989. He was a policeman in Chicago for many years. He also had a story about Charlie Harvick�s inheritance from his Uncle Otis, and also sounded a little envious of Samuel Carter getting the bulk of his great uncle Adam�s estate. He believed the Harvick�s came from around Vienna, Austria; hence the name Vienna. He sent a copy of a letter from Eugene Benson dated 1966 saying Mr. Benson�s great uncle married a granddaughter of Jacob Harvick and he said the Harvicks came from Germany, or maybe Austria near Vienna. Harrison had a light stroke several yeas before we wrote, and said that sometimes his memory was fuzzy. I would love to have visited with him personally. He would have had a lot of stories. He was there when they put up the Rev. War monument on the courthouse square. (Incidentally, when I was there the stone was gone and there was only an empty slab, but another Harvick visited later said it was back.) I am enclosing a copy of my pedigree chart. If you are interested in copies of anything I have, I would be glad to exchange information with you. I don�t have time for the Internet at this time, but if you wanted to send an e-mail you could send it to my son, Tom Willess, at gnaf@aol.com, and he would get it to me. Yours Truly, Frances Willess