Hi Cherl I don't know anything about Lydia Myers. Did you look in the 1850 census for Abraham Lucas Copeland to see where Lydia was b? Have you read the Book The History of Logan and Clay? County. By Stinger. There is a lot of information in that book about the Copelands, Birks and Scoggins and many others Settlers. There is an Article about Sarah and David Birks son. Read the article about the Deep freeze and the awful snow storm. Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cheryl" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 10:43 PM Subject: RE: [ILLOGAN] Myers > That's ok Paul. You have the Myers I was thinking of. I managed to fry a pin > in my video cable today so I can't look but I'm looking at the Copelands and > the Birks. Your Sarah Jane was the daughter of Abraham Lucas Copeland and > Lydia Myers. > > Do you have anything on Lydia Myers? > > Cheryl Rothwell > [email protected] > Logan County ILGenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~illogan > Central IL Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb > Clark, Downing, Harding, Lucas, et al > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.1 - Release Date: 3/23/2005 > > > > ==== ILLOGAN Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from the Logan County List if you are in mail mode, send to [email protected] If you are receiving messages in the digest mode, send to [email protected] > > >

That's ok Paul. You have the Myers I was thinking of. I managed to fry a pin in my video cable today so I can't look but I'm looking at the Copelands and the Birks. Your Sarah Jane was the daughter of Abraham Lucas Copeland and Lydia Myers. Do you have anything on Lydia Myers? Cheryl Rothwell [email protected] Logan County ILGenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~illogan Central IL Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb Clark, Downing, Harding, Lucas, et al -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.1 - Release Date: 3/23/2005

Hi Shannon Lydia Myers is in my line. I believe there are 2 Lydia Myers. Sarah Jane Copeland married My g grandfather. Sarah was the Widow of David Birks. I do not know of a connection of Lydia Myers to Jacob Myers family. Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 5:54 PM Subject: Re: [ILLOGAN] Myers > > > In a message dated 03/24/2005 4:13:58 pm Central Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > What Myers? Could it be Lydia Myers who married Abraham Lucas Copeland? > > > > No, Sylvester and his daughter Virginia Belle (Myers) Green. > > Clay Shannon > > Download Blackbird Crow Raven's book "STILL CASTING SHADOWS: Two American > Families 1620-2006" here: _http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712_ > (http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712) > > > > ==== ILLOGAN Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from the Logan County List if you are in mail mode, send to [email protected] If you are receiving messages in the digest mode, send to [email protected] > > >

In a message dated 03/24/2005 4:13:58 pm Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: What Myers? Could it be Lydia Myers who married Abraham Lucas Copeland? No, Sylvester and his daughter Virginia Belle (Myers) Green. Clay Shannon Download Blackbird Crow Raven's book "STILL CASTING SHADOWS: Two American Families 1620-2006" here: _http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712_ (http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712)

In a message dated 03/24/2005 8:14:55 am Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: I am searching for a lor of families in Logan and Sangamon area. Moomey, Myers, Stockton, Webber, Cameron, Prickett, Hales, Wilkins, Rhoads, The book does contain Myers, but in reference to Kansas and Missouri. Clay Shannon Download Blackbird Crow Raven's book "STILL CASTING SHADOWS: Two American Families 1620-2006" here: _http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712_ (http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712)

What Myers? Could it be Lydia Myers who married Abraham Lucas Copeland? Cheryl Rothwell [email protected] Logan County ILGenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~illogan Central IL Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb Clark, Downing, Harding, Lucas, et al -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.1 - Release Date: 3/23/2005

I am searching for a lor of families in Logan and Sangamon area. Moomey, Myers, Stockton, Webber, Cameron, Prickett, Hales, Wilkins, Rhoads, Thanks Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 8:25 AM Subject: Re: [ILLOGAN] Free book with Illinois 1800s > > > In a message dated 03/23/2005 10:50:19 pm Central Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > Hi > Is there an index of Surnames? > > > > No, no index in the online version--the hardcopy version will, but it could > be a year and a half before it's available. > > As the main document (as are all the other ancillary docs) is an *.rtf file, > you can open it in your word processor and search for whatever names you're > looking for--or just ask me. > > In Illinois the primary families are Kollenborn and Hilly, although Hoffman > and Lawrence are also mentioned. > > Clay Shannon > > Download Blackbird Crow Raven's book "STILL CASTING SHADOWS: Two American > Families 1620-2006" here: _http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712_ > (http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712) > > > > ==== ILLOGAN Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from the Logan County List if you are in mail mode, send to [email protected] If you are receiving messages in the digest mode, send to [email protected] > > >

In a message dated 03/23/2005 10:50:19 pm Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Hi Is there an index of Surnames? No, no index in the online version--the hardcopy version will, but it could be a year and a half before it's available. As the main document (as are all the other ancillary docs) is an *.rtf file, you can open it in your word processor and search for whatever names you're looking for--or just ask me. In Illinois the primary families are Kollenborn and Hilly, although Hoffman and Lawrence are also mentioned. Clay Shannon Download Blackbird Crow Raven's book "STILL CASTING SHADOWS: Two American Families 1620-2006" here: _http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712_ (http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712)

Hi Is there an index of Surnames? Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 8:22 PM Subject: [ILLOGAN] Free book with Illinois 1800s > > A free family history / social history / cultural history of the United > States from 1620-2006 is available at > _http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712_ (http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712) . The download is a > software program that I created that allows you to read the book "STILL CASTING > SHADOWS: Two American Families 1620-2006" written by Blackbird Crow Raven > (Spartacus O'Clare). The acknowledgment section may include the names of one or > more people from this mailing list who have contributed in some way to the > book. > > You can print the manuscripts, but beware in that case that the main > document is almost 500 pages. You can send feedback, suggestions, comments, > questions to either the programmer (me) or the author (Blackbird Crow Raven) from > within the software program. > > Clay Shannon > > > > ==== ILLOGAN Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from the Logan County List if you are in mail mode, send to [email protected] If you are receiving messages in the digest mode, send to [email protected] > > >

A free family history / social history / cultural history of the United States from 1620-2006 is available at _http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712_ (http://www.winsite.com/bin/Info?22000000036712) . The download is a software program that I created that allows you to read the book "STILL CASTING SHADOWS: Two American Families 1620-2006" written by Blackbird Crow Raven (Spartacus O'Clare). The acknowledgment section may include the names of one or more people from this mailing list who have contributed in some way to the book. You can print the manuscripts, but beware in that case that the main document is almost 500 pages. You can send feedback, suggestions, comments, questions to either the programmer (me) or the author (Blackbird Crow Raven) from within the software program. Clay Shannon

Irish ancestors? A new database sponsored by Boston College lets you search the Boston Pilot's "Missing Friends" column, advertisements from people looking for "lost" friends and relatives who had emigrated from Ireland to the United States. Dates are 1831 to 1921. http://infowanted.bc.edu/ Cheryl Rothwell [email protected] Logan County ILGenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~illogan Central IL Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb Clark, Downing, Harding, Lucas, et al

Those with Virginia ancestors will be interested in: http://www.lva.lib.va.us/whatwehave/vital/index.htm I haven't had any luck but my Virginia connection ends before the collection begins. Cheryl Rothwell [email protected] Logan County ILGenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~illogan Central IL Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb Clark, Downing, Harding, Lucas, et al -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.7.4 - Release Date: 3/18/2005

http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/1790.htm The 1790 census is now free online courtesy of your government. You can download each of the then 12 states as a zip file or in pdf. Be advised they are large files, very large in some cases. Cheryl Rothwell [email protected] Logan County ILGenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~illogan Central IL Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb Clark, Downing, Harding, Lucas, et al -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.7.3 - Release Date: 3/15/2005

Saturday is Open House Research Day at the Sangamon County Genealogical Society Office Library. We will be open from 9 am to 1 pm. There is a raffle for a Spring basket which includes one of our publications as well as other items. We will have our library items available as well as microfilm of the Sangamon County birth, marriage and death records. Everyone is welcome. Come join in the fun. Sincerely, Dan Dixon Sangamon County Genealogical Society Office Library 2856 South 11th Street (approx. 3 blocks north of Stevenson Drive) Springfield, Illinois Phone: 217-529-0546 Email: [email protected] Open Wednesday nights 5:30 to 9:00 or by appointment Web Address: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilsangam/scgs/scgs.htm

On Saturday, March 19, we will be hosting an Open House/Research Day from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. at the Sangamon County Genealogical Society Office, 2856 South 11th St., Springfield. Stop by and take a chance at the Spring into Research Basket raffle. Our publications will also be available for sale throughout the day free of shipping fees to those in attendance, you can peruse our treasure trove of research materials and join in the lively conversations about genealogy in Sangamon County. Included among the many resources available on Saturday will be the security copies of birth, marriage and death record microfilm for Sangamon County. To find out more on dates for each of these collections, please email me at [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) We hope to see you on the 19th of March! If you need directions, call: 217-529-0542 or email Dan Dixon at the email address above. Have a great day! Sincerely, Dan Dixon, SCGS President & Editor

Buffalo and Mechanicsburg are not in Logan County. Cornland is, barely. To see what newspapers are available and the search process etc. go to: http://www.library.uiuc.edu/inp/ I found nothing for Cornland, the following for Mechanisburg: [NOTE: you cannot click here in the message - you have to go to the site.] # Title: Tri-city register (Buffalo, Ill.) Town of Publication: Buffalo Life Span: 1914-19uu Institutions listed below hold the reflected dates of this title: Illinois State Historical Library: Year(s) Held:Some issues missing. <1914:3:12- 1942:12:25> Danville Public Library: Year(s) Held:<1918:6:27> OCLC Number: 15868905 (Click here to see detailed record) # Item 2 of 3 Title: Tri-city register (Riverton, Ill.) Town of Publication: Riverton Life Span: 19uu-19uu Institutions listed below hold the reflected dates of this title: Illinois State Historical Library: Year(s) Held:1963 OCLC Number: 22404178 (Click here to see detailed record) # Item 3 of 3 Title: Mechanicsburg post Town of Publication: Mechanicsburg Life Span: 1905-19uu Institutions listed below hold the reflected dates of this title: Illinois State Historical Library: Year(s) Held:<1905:9:28-10:19, 11:2-23> Vespasian Warner Public Library District: Year(s) Held:<1905:9:28-10:19, 11:2-23> OCLC Number: 29216963 (Click here to see detailed record) The following for Buffalo: # Item 1 of 3 Title: Tri-city register (Buffalo, Ill.) Town of Publication: Buffalo Life Span: 1914-19uu Institutions listed below hold the reflected dates of this title: Illinois State Historical Library: Year(s) Held:Some issues missing. <1914:3:12- 1942:12:25> Danville Public Library: Year(s) Held:<1918:6:27> OCLC Number: 15868905 (Click here to see detailed record) # Item 2 of 3 Title: Daily assembly press Town of Publication: Buffalo Life Span: 1900-19uu Institutions listed below hold the reflected dates of this title: Illinois State Historical Library: Year(s) Held:1900 OCLC Number: 22400375 (Click here to see detailed record) # Item 3 of 3 Title: Tri-city register (Riverton, Ill.) Town of Publication: Riverton Life Span: 19uu-19uu Institutions listed below hold the reflected dates of this title: Illinois State Historical Library: Year(s) Held:1963 OCLC Number: 22404178 (Click here to see detailed record) Cheryl Rothwell [email protected] Logan County ILGenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~illogan Central IL Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb Clark, Downing, Harding, Lucas, et al -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.6.4 - Release Date: 3/7/2005

The Sangamon County Genealogical Society proudly introduces our newest publication: Register of Sangamon County, Illinois Grand and Pettit Jurors 1849 to 1860. This publication includes the names of those who were chosen as potential jurors in cases involving both the Pettit and Grand Jury in Sangamon County, Illinois from the March term of court in 1849 through the October term of court in 1860. Many of these men knew or worked with Abraham Lincoln during his legal career. There are over 2,500 names listed in the book, which include many of Sangamon County's famous and not so famous early settlers. The publication is $14.00 plus $2.00 postage if purchased on its own or one can purchase additional publications at our web link: _http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilsangam/scgs/scgs-pub.htm_ (http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilsangam/scgs/scgs-pub.htm) or our mailing address: Sangamon County Genealogical Society, PO Box 1829, Springfield, Illinois 62705-1829 or during our Open House/Research Day on Saturday, March 19. We do not charge postage fees for in person publications purchases. Please also note that our office on 2856 South 11th Street, Springfield, is open every Wednesday night this month. We look forward to your visit to the Open House. Sincerely, Dan Dixon Dan Dixon - President/Editor PO Box 1829 (Mailing Address) Springfield, IL 62705-1829 Email: [email protected] Phone: 217-529-0542 Sangamon County Genealogical Society Office Library 2856 South 11th Street (approx. 3 blocks north of Stevenson Drive) Springfield, Illinois Phone: 217-529-0546 Email: [email protected] Open Wednesday nights 5:30 to 9:00 or by appointment Web Address: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilsangam/scgs/scgs.htm

Did the 1898-99 and 1915-17 Mt Pulaska newspapers cover Cornland, Buffallo and Mechanicsburg? If not what newspapers did? Paul

She is not on the list. If you can help reply to the link below. I did the 1886 History for her. This is an Atlanta area family. Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Wg.2ADI/826 Message Board Post: Looking for more information than I have on the MCFARLAND and MCINTYRE/MCINTIRE families in McLean and Logan Counties in Illinois. I have the censuses and a few of the marriages. What I really would like to learn is their relationships to one another and more about the patriarchs Thomas McFarland (b. abt 1800 RI) and Samuel McIntire/McIntyre (b. bef. 1815 Scotland) and their descendants. Please contact me if you are researching these surnames in these counties so that we can exchange information. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.5.5 - Release Date: 3/1/2005

This person is not on the list so to respond go to the link. Martin was an early settler and his wife, don't know if it was 1st or not, was a Birks. Their names appear in many early land records. I don't know about Jonathan and I don't know if this Martin is connected in any way to the current Martins. Surnames: Martin Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Wg.2ADI/825 Message Board Post: Jonathan Martin b. about 1825 in KY, son of Drury Martin (and first wife?) was 55 years old when he died (about 1879-80) maybe in Logan. Anyone know where is he buried? -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.5.1 - Release Date: 2/27/2005