Searching for the Alexander Jackson BELDIN (or BELDEN) family of Ross Grove, La Salle Co. IL. They came there about 1855 or so from Cayuga Co. NY. Following is what I have on this family: Alexander Jackson, b 1828 NY, d 1894 Tacoma, Pierce Co. WA Nancy Elizabeth Davey, b 1828 NY, d abt 1892 Union Co. OR Children: Ellen Susan, b 1848 NY, md Gustavis Chamber, possibly La Salle Co IL Emily, b 1849 NY, md Thomas Walter in Adams twp., La Salle Co. IL Nancy, b 1850 NY, md James Lightfoot 1869, possibly La Salle Co. Elva, b 1852 NY, no other information Pheba Louise, b 1853 NY, no other information Pamelia, b 1855, place unknown, no other information Rachel, b 1857 Ross Grove, La Salle Co., no other information Nina Lily (my gr grandmother) b 1859 Ross Grove, La Salle Co. md Samuel Henry Johnson in Cloud Co. KS John Jay, b 1861 Ross Grove, La Salle Co., md Helena Jane Hammack in Union Co. OR. Alexander, b 1864 Ross Grove, La Salle Co., md Alice Hammack in Union Co. OR. George T., b 1869 Ross Grove, La Salle Co., md. Estelle Smith in Union Co. OR. Any information appreciated on this family, especially wondering if any of Alexander Sr. or Nancy Davey Beldin's brothers/sisters may have accompanied them to IL. Alice Allen dcaallen@pacifier.com