Hi Colette, I saw the Howell name and this is a long shot. I have a Constance Howell who married my uncle Harold Askevold in 1942 that I can not find any data on. Constance (Connie) was born 1931 and passed away in New Hampshire. I am not sure where Connie was born but I have family photos of the LaSalle area with her in them. Any of this ring a bell ? Al Askevold From: <Cjones1931@aol.com> >I have Howells who came through IL in my ancestors. I have a book written >in > the 1920's that may be of some help. Do you have any more info on first > names? > It's a very common name. My ancester came from Wales in1797 to > Philadelphia. > > Colette