Again, I am up surfing this evening and found some Johnson Co related material. Lots of info on Union Co kin too at this website. Mara http://www.tctwest.net/~elafollette/ In 1807 Benjamin McIntosh appeared on the 1807 census of Knox County, Indiana Territory, which became Johnson County, Illinois. (FHL Book 977.2 X2c 1807 census Indiana Territory.) The number 4 followed his name. The name of William McIntosh was in the same census with the number 290 following his name. It is believed this Benjamin is the brother of Thomas, John, Charles, and Nimrod of Robertson TN as Benjamin sells his lands in Robertson, TN 15 May 1799 and does not appear in Robertson TN land records again. There is another Benjamin— the son of Thomas—who does own land in Robertson and Stewart TN. 15 Mar 1799 (25 Jan 1799) Benjamin McIntosh sells John White 70 acres adjoining Springfield for $160. Robertson TN Deeds Bk B p 212. (FHL Film # 422470) This is the last land entry I was able to find for Benjamin McIntosh, whom I believe to be brother to Thomas, John, Charles and Nimrod McIntosh. Hereafter he appears to be in Illinois. 1807 Benjamin McIntosh on 1807 Census of Knox County Indiana Territory (became Johnson Co. Illinois) A William McIntosh appears in the same census. (FHL 9977.2 X2c 1807 Census Indiana Territory) 15 Sept. 1815 the will of Benjamin McIntosh was presented for probate in Johnson County, Illinois. He mentioned his wife Frances, his daughter Betsy, his children Unity, Ceny, and Stacy, sons Benjamin, Joshua and Charles. (FHL Film # 1316478 Johnson Co. Illinois Commissioners Reports.) February Court 1817 Ceny McIntosh sued John Stokes and his wife, the administrators of Benjamin’s estate. Stephen Boren a material witness was absent. August term of Probate Court 1823 the heirs of Benjamin McIntosh decd. vs John Stokes and wife; by consent it was ordered that the suit be continued until the 2nd Monday in October next, and that a didimus issue to take the deposition of Nimrod McIntosh and others in the state on Tennessee (FHL Film # 965635 Johnson Illinois Index to Probate 1860-1971 #2 1822-1841) October 1823 the plaintiffs did not appear and the case was dismissed. Sept Court 1815 will of Benjamin McIntosh presented for probate Johnson County, Illinois. Wife Frances, Dau Betsy, children Unity, Ceny, Stacy, sons Benjamin, Joshua, and Charles. (FHL Film # 1316478 Johnson IL Commissioners Reports) Benjamin is believed to be a brother to John, Thomas, Charles & Nimrod McIntosh of Robertson TN and who appears in IL records in 1807. In Oct 1823 an heir of Benjamin vs John Stokes & wife, administrators of Benjamin’s estate, dropped the suit. They had been waiting for a deposition from Nimrod McIntosh of Robertson, TN. 11 Sep 1815 Benjamin McIntosh will: To all people to whom these presents shall come, I Benjamin McIntosh do send greeting. Know ye that I Benjamin McIntosh of the county of Johnson and Territory of Illinois for and in consideration of the love and good will and affection which I have and do bear towards my children I give to my daughter Betsey five dollars in property. I give Unity one half dollar worth of property. I give Ceny two dollars worth of property. I give Stacy two dollars worth of property. I give my son Benjamin two dollars worth of property, all to be discharged in cattle at their value. I give my beloved wife Frances my gray mare saddle and bridle and the improvements and my household furniture. Eleven head of cattle and my hogs. And at my wife Frances decease the cattle to be given to Joshua, the cattle and all the other property. My son Charles I give my gray horse and all my working tools. I give John Burchfield my sorrel mare. I give William Smith one cow and fifty dollar note on John Latham, and by these presents do fairly give and grant unto those children those articles mentioned before the signing of these presents do deliver those things signed with my own hand forever absolutely without any manner of condition. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixteenth day of November in the year of our Lord 1815,. Signed sealed and delivered in presence of James Hamelton, Charles Clanton, Wm Hamelton. Signed Benjamin McIntosh (-) (FHL Film # 1316578 Johnson IL Commissioners Reports #4-6) 6 Apr 1817 J. B. Boren born Union IL, son of Israel & Susannah Boren, natives of TN. Mother died Nauvoo 1842, father died Madison TN 1825. Father was soldier War of 1812. J. B. traveled to TN when 7 and returned to IL when 11 with mother and stepfather.(Biographical History of Pottawattamie Co. IA) 977.3996 P2q Johnson IL Commissioners Records 1813-1817) 6 Jun 1835 Millington Smith decd. Admin: Wm B. Smith of Johnson IL, Richard Elkins security. Appr: Hugh N. Patterson, E. W. Campbell, Isaac Beggs. Heirs: William B. Smith, Barnabas S. Smith, Mary Simpson, James B. Smith, Cardwell B. R. Smith, Unity Penrod, Willis S. Smith, Susannah Graves, Isaac W. Smith, Andrew J. Smith, & Thomas G. Smith Box S-272 Probate Bk B pg 98-99, 221. (FHL 977.3995 P2da Union IL Probate 1818-1845)