Tharp/Thorp's came from Hunterdon Co. NJ., and settled in Fairview, Fulton Co. IL. Some are found later, living in Knox Co. IL. These are the basics. Perhaps, someone has further info on some of these families. 1900, June 9, Maquon, Knox Co. IL. Hardy Miller, s/o Benjamin Miller and Drusilla Dunn Rosa B.[Tharp] d/o John Wesley Tharp and Missouri Ford, d/o Elihu Ford, and Cynthia Bilderback dau., Nina L. m. Charles? Barr Rosa, d. by 1928/9. 1900, June 8, Maquon, Knox Co. IL Whit/Whitfield Tharp, s/o Holloway Whitfield Tharp, Sr. and Amy Swallow. Mary L.[Martin] d/o Lewis and Catherine Martin, b. Ger.- Martin parents, in Fulton Co. IL. ch: Gertrude, m. Samuel Earl Lutz George, m. Flora Jacobus Clara, m. Ralph Harkless 1930 Apr. 15 Douglas Village, Salem Twp. Knox Co. IL. James Alva/Alvie Tharp, s/o John Wesley Tharp and Missouri Ford wife Cora Porter, d/o Stephen Porter, and Harriet Sarepta Brocklehurst [Courtsey of Sarah Salter] Jan