I am researching the McCready family of Belnap around 1860. Any information would be appreciated. _arnelln@aol.com_ (mailto:arnelln@aol.com)

A hint might be; in 'Handbook of Old Gallatin County" page 75, "Soon after this however, came a change; a Presbyterian Church was organized in what is now White County, and named the Church of Sharon, the first Presbyterian Church organized in the Territory of Illinois - 1816, and probably in Sept by Rev. James McCready, of Henderson, KY. In this church building B. F. Spielman was ordained and installed its pastor....." In the book, 'Kentucky Obituaries, 1787-1854' page 9, 'Mrs. McCreary, consort of the Rev. James McCreary, of Henderson county, died in January 1809' page 8, 'Green McCreery, son of Elijah McCreery, of Clarke county. Killed in a fall, Friday morning, Aug 29, 1806 age 3 years In Union Co., IL Probate records, page 150, there is a probate for Michael McCreary, Andrew is in ( ) after the name, Michael. died either 15 Dec 1853 or Jan 1, 1854 - a William Gree McCreary, of New Brighton, Beaver Co., PA is mentioned..... In the 1850 census of Saline Co, IL there is a George McCreary, 48 b. KY wife, Eliza 46, b. KY plus some children, says he is a farmer at least it's some clues... Louise