In a message dated 4/17/2007 12:04:01 PM Pacific Daylight Time, historysleuth@gmail.com writes: > Since I added the Google search to the web site the number of people > using FreeFind search has dropped significantly. Have you tried both? > Do you think Google is better? Does one find things the other missed? > I find more hits with FreeFind than google. I hope you keep it. </HTML>

Thank you Cheryl. Lee Anne

Interesting! Thanks for responding. I know Google is a couple months behind on its version of indexing the web site and I also know it only takes the first X number of words on any page -- some of the pages are longer than the limit I think. Speaking of behind, I still have many obits to do, all Scroggins connected at this point. I'm glad Bill is patient. He has posted all of them to this list too. I also have the rest of the 1878 directory to do, a long and boring task. At the moment I have seven counties to oversee until a Coordinator can be found and I have been pressed into service with some ILGenWeb things so I've gotten further behind. I think it is calming down and I will be able to start getting these things up shortly. Cheryl Rothwell

For those who seem to be unable to go to the web site and click on the link to the 1862 Military Census here is a direct link to the main page of the census: http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/1862military.htm For those who find their ancestor/other relative is not where they expected him to be I suggest you read the introduction and take note of the difference between PRECINCT and TOWNSHIP. It was not a full blown census. It was a military census. They only asked what the federal government told them to ask. They only covered the people they were instructed to cover. Exemptions are explained in the introduction. You can also use the 1855 state census which is also on the web site and the 1860 federal census which is not. The Logan County G&H has an index to that and other censuses on a CD for purchase at a very reasonable price. There was an 1865 state census but it is not available for Logan County. The 1855 state census is the only one available for Logan County. Cheryl Rothwell

Where would we find the military census? What kind of information does it give about the military-age man? Lee Anne

The 1862 military census is on the web site. Cheryl Rothwell On 4/17/07, Lee Anne Center <lacenter@comcast.net> wrote: > Where would we find the military census? What kind of information does it > give about the military-age man?

Since I added the Google search to the web site the number of people using FreeFind search has dropped significantly. Have you tried both? Do you think Google is better? Does one find things the other missed? I'm not a good person to try it because I know that my names are spelled correctly on the web site. I know their locations and so on. If anyone has any feedback of any kind on the search engines I'd like to hear it. There's no point in having two if one will work. Cheryl Rothwell

They took an official military census in 1862. You are probably correct in your assessment but you would want to know the definition of "military age" in that particular census. In 1862 it was 18-45. Cheryl Rothwell On 4/16/07, Steve Royce <kkona3@yahoo.com> wrote: > In the 1855 Logan County Census, one column is titled "Militia." What does that mean? My guess is that it means the number of males of military age. Am I correct? > Sincerely, > Steve

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: momkale Surnames: Hammon; Allen Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.logan/1561.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wow! I'm impressed; it's so very nice of you to share like this. How did you find all these? Where did you get the roll numbers you quote? I'm desperate for two obits from 1867. Is there any chance you could help? I'm willing to pay or help you in Cook Co,whichever you prefer. I was told the editions were not available at Lincoln Library when my researcher went there. Maybe some are missing from that year? To be honest, I get lost in that huge catalog. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: seggelke Surnames: Sutton Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.logan/1566/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From The Lincoln Herald -Thurs. Dec 17, 1908 Roll#246B Mrs. Magaret Jane Sutton died at St. Clara's hospital at 7 o'clock Monday Night, Dec. 14, 1908, aged 69 years, 3 months and 14 days. She was born in Ohio and had resided in Illinois......(all I could read off old newsprint)# Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: seggelke Surnames: Browning Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.logan/1565/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From The Lincoln Herald -Thurs. Dec 17, 1908 Roll#246B John Browning has received word of the death of his brother. W.H. Browning, which occurred in Galesburg on Wednesday. He was 72 years old and had resided in Galesburg for thiry-seven years.# Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: seggelke Surnames: Roberts Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.logan/1564/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From The Lincoln Herald -Thurs. Dec 17, 1908 Roll#246B The infant son born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Roberts last Friday night lived but eighteen hours, dying at 9:30 O'clock Saturday night at the family home, 616 North Kickapoo Street. The little one was buried in Union cemetery Sunday afternoon. The Mother, Mrs. Roberts, is very low and her condition is regarded as critical.# Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: seggelke Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.logan/1563/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From The Lincoln Herald -Thurs. Dec 17, 1908 Roll#246B The remains of the late Mrs. Anna Keenan, who died in this city Wednesday morning, were taken to Atlanta Friday morning and funeral services held there in St. Mary's Catholic church at 9:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Irish of St.Partick's church, this city.# Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: seggelke Surnames: Miller Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.logan/1562/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From The Lincoln Herald -Thurs. Dec 17, 1908 Roll#246B EDWARD MILLER Edward Miller died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Miller, three and one-half miles southwest of Middletown. Friday morning of Bright's disease. He was 21 years of age, and is survived by his parents and four sisters. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: seggelke Surnames: Friend Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.logan/1561/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Found in old newspaper: The Lincoln Herald-thusday , Sept. 14, 1882 roll#239B Friend-In this city, at his residence, on Sunday, September 10, of Consumption-Hiram F. Friend. Mr. Friend was born in Somerset county, PA, February 15, 1846. He emigarted to Missouri in 1856, and resided there until 1862, when he enlisted in the First Missouri Cavalry. He was mustered out in 1865, and shortly afterwards came to this city and engaged in the jewelry business. He was for some years senior partner in the firm of Friend & Bros. For some time prior to 1876 he was sole proprietor of the business. Durning the past few years he had been gradually declining, which resulted as noted. Mr. Friend was regarded by those who knew him best as a kind-hearted man, generous to a fault. He leaves a wife and two children, who have the sympathy of the community. the funeral took place on Tuesday, and was conducted by Rev. J. M. Hubbert. The interment took place at Union Cemetery.# Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: seggelke Surnames: Baker Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.logan/1560/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From "The Lincoln Herald" Thurs. Sept. 14, 1882 Roll# 239B Baker- At the residence of his son, 5 miles south of the city, on Saturday, September 9, of cancer of the bowels-George Baker, aged 74 years, 11 months and 5 days. Deceased had lived in this county about 28 years. Funeral took place on Sunday, and was conducted by Rev. J. H. Noble, of this city. The remains were buried at a private burying ground some 4 or 5 miles east of the city.# Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: seggelke Surnames: Dunham, Zollars Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.logan/1559/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dunham Smallpox Deaths;Dec 15, 1881 Logan county Illinois Saw this article in old newspaper: The Lincoln Hearld..Thursday, December 15, 1881 THREE MORE Since the last issue of the Herald there have been three more deaths in the Dunham neighborhood, six miles east of town, from the virulent contagion raging there. On Friday night at about eleven O'clock, Quincy Dunham, aged about 32 years, and the father of a family of six small children, passed away. He was buried on the farm, after night. On tuesday morning at 3 o'clock, Mrs. Lucy Zollars, wife of Linzey Zollars, also died. She was at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Lydia Dunham, at the time of her death. she had been married nearly nine years and was the mother of two children, boys; aged six and two years. She was also interred on the farm. Yesterday forenoon at about 11 o'clock Andrew M. Duff fell the seventh victim to the plague. He was a prominent citizen, was about fifty-one years of age and the farther of thirteen children; the youngest is but about ten days old. His body was interred in Union Cemetery last night, being taken from the rsidence to the grave in a sealed casket. There are no more cases at present, but there are a few in the neighborhood who have been exposed to the contagion. Among these is Miss Etta Duff, oldest daughter of Mr. Duff, who has staid with her father from first to last like a heroine. It is to be hoped that her fidelity may be rewarded by her escaping the disease. # Hope it is of help to someone. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

In the 1855 Logan County Census, one column is titled "Militia." What does that mean? My guess is that it means the number of males of military age. Am I correct? Sincerely, Steve ******************************************************************** Todays Quote: "Those who are first shall be last. And those who are last shall be first." --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.

This is a message from another list. Thanks for the work Kathy! Since the loss of Ancestry.com at Family History Centers, I've been trying to put together a list of free alternatives to some of the content on Ancestry. Many of their state vital records indexes are available free elsewhere on the Web. Below are the ones with which I'm familiar. If you know of other *state-level* vital records indexes, I'd appreciate hearing about them. Arizona Birth and Death Certificates: http://genealogy.az.gov/ California Births: http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/calbirths California Death Records: http://vitals.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi Illinois Statewide Vital Records Databases: http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/databases.html Michigan Genealogical Death Indexing System: http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/gendisx/search.htm Wisconsin pre-1907 vital records index: http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/vitalrecords/ Minnesota Birth Certificates Index: http://people.mnhs.org/bci/search.cfm?bhcp=1 Minnesota Death Certificates Index: http://people.mnhs.org/dci/search.cfm?bhcp=1 Missouri Birth & Death Records Database: http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/birthdeath/ Missouri Death Certificates: http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates/ New York City Vital Records Index: http://www.italiangen.org/databaselist.stm North Dakota Public Death Index: https://secure.apps.state.nd.us/doh/certificates/deathCertSearch.htm Ohio Death Certificate Index: http://www.ohiohistory.org/dindex/ Oregon Historical Records Index: http://genealogy.state.or.us/ South Dakota Birth Records: http://apps.sd.gov/applications/PH14Over100BirthRec/index.asp Western States Marriage Records Index: http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/search.cfm

If you are going to be in Logan County here's the tentative program for the LCG&HS for the rest of the year. May 21st monthly meeting will feature Bill Wilson with a power point presentation on "Forts &Blockhouses of Illinois June 18th Galen Wick line will inform us on "How to preserve archival materials". July 16th Paul Wright will talk on his work with restoring cemetery tombstones, and the how, when & cost for repairs. August 20th Tim Carlton will tell us about the project of remodeling 115 S. Sangamon St. and Bob Johnson will speak on historical homes in Lincoln, IL. Sept. 17th monthly meeting will feature John & Nancy Glick "Is it really an antique or is it junk?" Nominating committee for 2008-09 officers will be named. October 13th Sandwich Sale at IGA, 9-2 pm. October 15th John Durdle, Trip to Germany fro researching his family. November 19th is our annual dinner at Elizabeth's 6 pm. Bob Church on surveying. Election of new officers. December 17th Mention of deceased members in 2007. What we have accomplished.