John, I am curious if the Bryson Genealogy book includes many other names of Logan Co. IL inhabitants between 1850 - 1868. Looking for surnames Craven and Robinson (Robenson). Thanks, JaneAnn Gifford ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 10:05 AM Subject: [ILLOGAN] Re: ILLOGAN-D Digest V04 #61 > Hi, > Looking for information on any of the following as well as descendants: > John W. Breckenridge Scroggin, born May 1860 and sister Mary F. Scroggin, > born ca 1862 as well as their parents James Franklin and Sarah J. > (Phillips) > Scroggin who were married May 1857 Logan Co. IL. > Sarah J. Phillips, born ca 1841 was the daughter of Willis H. and Matilda > Phillips. > James died 1 Apr 1864, Elkhart, Logan Co. IL and is buried in the Carlyle > Cemetery. > Sarah married second, 19 Sept 1866, Logan Co. IL Peter Moore and had > children: > Clarence H., Flora, William, Ettie, Ed and Elmer Moore. > Would be happy to share files. > Thank you, > Lois Branch > > Lois Branch: > I have the Bryson Genealogy book compiled by Phillis Vaughn Bryson, Sue > Aldene Bryson Stewart, and Waneta Febus Milner Stephens. It includes > most, maybe > all the people you have mentioned. > > Lois: We have crossed E-mails some years ago. Do you have any specific > questions? Or you want to find all you can? I would guess that this book > is still > available at Mt. Pulaski? Do you have or utilize someone's fax number? > > John Wilham > > > ==== 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] > >

Hi John, I remember our many emails and all the help you gave me. While I am still trying to find more on Sarah J. (Phillips) Scroggin's ancestors. This query is to try and find information on her descendants and where they went when they left Logan County, if indeed they did leave. I do have a fax number I can email you privately. I haven't seen the book you speak of. I will contact Mt. Pulaski. Thanks for your help once again. Below I have pasted some information for you that I obtained when I sent for a title search from a Logan County firm. It names the siblings of Sarah and I would like to find information on them all as I have very little. Lois Branch Certificate Dated October 28. 1850 of Recorded in Entry Book Entry Entered: The NE 1/4 of Section 6, Township 17 North, Range 3 West of the 3rd P. M., containing 154.88 acres. Entryman: Jacob G. Loose Warranty Deed Dated December 14, 1858 Filed December 15, 1858 Recorded in Book T, page 411 Jacob G. Loose and Elizabeth M. Loose, his wife to The heirs of Rice Phillips Consideration: $320.00 Grant, bargain and sell: The NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 6 in Township 17 North of Range 3 West of the 3rd P. M., containing 40 acres, more or less. Acknowleged December 14, 1858, by Jacob G. Loose and Elizabeth M. Loose, his wife, before N. W. Matheny, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Sangamon County, Illinois. In the Matter of the County Court, Logan County, Illinois Estate of In Probate Box 24 Rice Phillips, Deceased Order of Court entered May 4, 1887, recorded in Probate Journal 1, page 4, is as follows: "This day came William J. Crain and represented to the Court that on the 2nd day of June A. D. 1856 he was appointed Administrator of the Estate of Rice Phillips, deceased, by the County Court of Logan County, Illinois, that he executed at said date his bond as such, which bond was appointed by said Court and that Letters of Administration issued to him under seal of said Court which are now produced to the Court and the Court being fully satisfied that the bond heretofore given by said Administrator was destroyed by fire on the 15th day of April A. D. 1857. It is ordered by the Court that the said Administrator execute their bond in the sum of $2000.00 and that he be allowed till the 3rd Monday of June next to file said bond. It is further ordered that the Letters of Administration heretofore issued to said Administrator be recorded." Order of Discharge entered February 19, 1867, recorded in Probate Journal 5, page 21, is as follows: "Wm. J. Crain, Administrator of said Estate appeared in Court and made a final settlement of said Estate by which it appears he is charged with $26.05 and credited with $6.65 leaving in his hands $19.40 due said estate and it appearing to the Court that the costs of this Court amounting to $19.40 are unpaid. It is ordered by the Court that the Administrator pay the same in full and it being represented to the Court by the Administrator that at the sale of personal effects of said Estate Telfort Evans gave his note for $115.00 with William W. Miller for security, that he obtained judgement in the Logan Circuit Court for the amount of said note, that execution issued therefor and that he has been unable to collect the same and asks to file it for the benefit of the heirs of said Estate. It is ordered by the Court that the same be filed. It is further ordered by the Court that said Administrator upon complying with the above orders of the Court be discharged." NOTE: - At the burning of Court House April 14, 1857, all of the records and files of the Probate Court of Logan County, Illinois, were destroyed. Abstracter has not shown Administrator's Casual Reports entered of record from time to time. A careful examination of all maters of record in the matter of said estate fails to reveal any information as to the heirship of said deceased. (My note: Besides the above, included in the land records is the will of Rice Phillips' Mother, Matilda Phillips, along with the following notes): In the Matter of the Estate of Matilda Phillips, deceased. County Court, Logan County, Illinois. In Probate Box No. 24 Affidavit of Decease subscribed and sworn to by John England, filed June 17th, 1861, recorded in Will Record 1, page 100, represents that Matilda Phillips departed this life testate on or about November 19th, 1860, leaving the following named children, towit: Rachel Crane, Mary McGee, James W. Phillips, Joseph Phillips, Sarah Scroggin and Augustus Phillips. Will filed March 4th, 1861, Will proven in open Court, admitted to probate and ordered recorded; recorded in Will Record 1, page 100, is as follows: (See notes under Matilda Phillips for will) Attestation of John England and A. Robinson, two subscribing witness to Will omitted from this Abstract. Adjustment Day had December 16th, 1861. Probate Journal 2, page 430. Order of Discharge entered December 21st 1863, recorded in Probate Jounal 3, page 301

Hi, Looking for information on any of the following as well as descendants: John W. Breckenridge Scroggin, born May 1860 and sister Mary F. Scroggin, born ca 1862 as well as their parents James Franklin and Sarah J. (Phillips) Scroggin who were married May 1857 Logan Co. IL. Sarah J. Phillips, born ca 1841 was the daughter of Willis H. and Matilda Phillips. James died 1 Apr 1864, Elkhart, Logan Co. IL and is buried in the Carlyle Cemetery. Sarah married second, 19 Sept 1866, Logan Co. IL Peter Moore and had children: Clarence H., Flora, William, Ettie, Ed and Elmer Moore. Would be happy to share files. Thank you, Lois Branch Lois Branch: I have the Bryson Genealogy book compiled by Phillis Vaughn Bryson, Sue Aldene Bryson Stewart, and Waneta Febus Milner Stephens. It includes most, maybe all the people you have mentioned. Lois: We have crossed E-mails some years ago. Do you have any specific questions? Or you want to find all you can? I would guess that this book is still available at Mt. Pulaski? Do you have or utilize someone's fax number? John Wilham

Hi, Looking for information on any of the following as well as descendants: John W. Breckenridge Scroggin, born May 1860 and sister Mary F. Scroggin, born ca 1862 as well as their parents James Franklin and Sarah J. (Phillips) Scroggin who were married May 1857 Logan Co. IL. Sarah J. Phillips, born ca 1841 was the daughter of Willis H. and Matilda Phillips. James died 1 Apr 1864, Elkhart, Logan Co. IL and is buried in the Carlyle Cemetery. Sarah married second, 19 Sept 1866, Logan Co. IL Peter Moore and had children: Clarence H., Flora, William, Ettie, Ed and Elmer Moore. Would be happy to share files. Thank you, Lois Branch

They have them. The Logan County G&H has lists of some of them. I can't be more specific because my books are packed. I just checked IRAD and they don't have any so they should still be with the clerk. Cheryl Rothwell [email protected] Logan County ILGenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~illogan Central IL Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb Clark, Downing, Harding, Lucas, et al --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.745 / Virus Database: 497 - Release Date: 8/27/2004

Does anyone know if Logan Co. has naturalization records on file? I would be looking for record of citizenship granted in 1888. According to the NARA site most naturalization records are held locally. Thanks Troy Semple --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messages!

The Sangamon County Genealogical Society's Fall 2004 Open House/Research Day is being held today, Saturday, September 11 from 9 A. M. To 2 P. M. at 2856 South 11th Street, Springfield, Illinois. (Call: 217-529-0542 for directions.) Research materials such as Census, Birth, Marriage and Death Microfilm, Microfilm of various towns in the surrounding area including: Auburn Citizen from 1874 to 1965, Virden Recorder from 27 April 1933 to 29 November 1945, Petersburg and Taylorville newspapers during the 1860 through 1890 time period. Society Publications, Misc. Society Collections, Deed Record Microfilm, Research Forms & Assistance on Genealogical Questions will also be available throughout the day. Help promote your local genealogical society by bringing friends and neighbors along to see the great selection of materials available in Sangamon County. Come join in the hunt through our treasure trove of genealogical and historical resources. 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

This is not an uncommon event in central Illinois... Lightning zaps electronics in courthouse BY PAUL AYARS THE COURIER Local lightning strikes Wednesday night knocked out a new, $3,800 voting machine displayed in the county clerk’s office in the Logan County Courthouse. The storm’s wake also idled several courthouse employees during office hours Thursday and today. While, the zapped voting machine in the clerk’s office was quickly replaced, other areas of the courthouse received technical damage requiring the expertise of three computer technology services Thursday and today, some both days, officials said. "We can still perform (office) service manually," said Logan County Clerk Sally Litterly. "It’s just not accessible as quickly as some would like it." --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.735 / Virus Database: 489 - Release Date: 8/6/2004

I am forwarding this for the new list owner. Announcing a list for 2 states! ILLINOIS & INDIANA researchers with GERMAN Ancestry will find this list of interest! GERMANS-IL-IN Rootsweb (GERMANS-IL-IN-L) Discussion List. This list is for the discussion of the Genealogy and History of GERMANS in ILLINOIS & INDIANA. This includes immigrants from all parts of Germany, Pomerania, Saxony, etc. Discussion of migration patterns, immigration, heraldry, historical sketches, settlements, census data, wills, family Bibles, vital records, web sites, etc. is encouraged. I also will allow seasonal (holiday) messages in relation to favorite GERMAN recipes that were handed down from generation to generation. The discussion of the GERMAN culture in ILLINOIS & INDIANA is also encouraged. to SUBSCRIBE or UNSUBSCRIBE GERMANS-IL-IN-L, send mail to [email protected] with the single word subscribe or unsubscribe in the message subject and body. To SUBSCRIBE or UNSUBSCRIBE GERMANS-IL-IN-D, do the same thing with [email protected] It is not necessary to be subscribed in both the L & D Modes. The GERMANS-IL-IN Mail List Home page is: http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~irishrose/lists/germans-il-in.htm Take care, Kathie Harrison GERMANS-NE-IA,GERMANS-WI, GERMANS-MN & GERMANS-IL-IN List Admin --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.735 / Virus Database: 489 - Release Date: 8/6/2004

Hello all. I just thought I would send out a reminder that the Sangamon County Genealogical Society office library is open on Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 9:00. Stop on by and view this treasure trove of genealogical resources. We have surname files, obituary files, birth, marriage and death records on microfilm for Sangamon County and census film 1830-1920, Auburn Citizen 1874-1974, Virden Recorder 1910s-1940s, Petersburg newspaper 1880s to 1900 and Taylorville Breeze 1880s. (These items can be viewed on the reader but we have no printing capabilities at this time.) We also have a good variety of printed materials on counties throughout Illinois including a big selection on Sangamon County. Stop by and have a look. The office is at 2856 South 11th Street in Springfield, about three blocks north of Stevenson Drive. See you Wednesday night. 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

Hello all. I just thought I would send out a reminder that the Sangamon County Genealogical Society office library is open on Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 9:00. Stop on by and view this treasure trove of genealogical resources. We have surname files, obituary files, birth, marriage and death records on microfilm for Sangamon County and census film 1830-1920, Auburn Citizen 1874-1974, Virden Recorder 1910s-1940s, Petersburg newspaper 1880s to 1900 and Taylorville Breeze 1880s. (These items can be viewed on the reader but we have no printing capabilities at this time.) We also have a good variety of printed materials on counties throughout Illinois including a big selection on Sangamon County. Stop by and have a look. See you Wednesday night. Sincerely, Dan Dixon Dan Dixon - President/Editor PO Box 1829 Springfield, IL 62705-1829 Email: [email protected] Phone: 217-529-0542

This is a great addition to the site. Thanks Donna for your undertaking. Brenda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cheryl Rothwell" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2004 11:20 AM Subject: [ILLOGAN] 1855 Illinois Census for Logan County > Donna Copeland generously volunteered to transcribe the 1855 Illinois State > Census for Logan County. I obtained some decent photocopies of the microfilm > at the Illinois State Archives, with help from Molly Kennedy, and sent it to > her. She transcribed the entire census, every little detail. I don't have it > linked on the main page yet but list members can get a sneak preview at: > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/1855censusintro.htm > > The copy of the census from the microfilm is now at the Logan County G&H and > can be seen there when you visit. For a small fee I believe they will make > you a copy of the page or pages containing your ancestors. [Bill, correct me > if that is wrong.] They also have a copy of the index on their computer. > > This is an incredible addition to the web site. Thank you so much Donna. > > Cheryl Rothwell > [email protected] > Logan County ILGenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~illogan > Central IL Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb > Clark, Downing, Harding, Lucas, et al > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.718 / Virus Database: 474 - Release Date: 7/9/2004 > > > > ==== 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] >

I am not an expert on the census. My ancestors came to Logan early and stayed so there hasn't been an overwhelming need to consult the census for information. With that disclaimer, I believe the 4 white males were people living in his house but not necessarily his children. Could be other relatives, relatives of his spouse, maybe even hired hands. Could even be visitors who came for a month. I believe we put too much reliance on the census as 100% accurate. We don't know who the census taker talked to or even if the person was an adult who actually knew the answers. I'm willing to bet they asked the first warm body they found, even if it was a child or the neighbor who just moved there. When you had to travel those distances by horse you probably didn't come back if no one was home nor chase them down out in the field, just asked someone in the neighborhood who may or may not have known the actual facts. Cheryl Rothwell [email protected] Logan County ILGenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~illogan Central IL Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb Clark, Downing, Harding, Lucas, et al --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.735 / Virus Database: 489 - Release Date: 8/6/2004

Many thanks to Donna Copeland for her transcription. This was a tremendous undertaking on her part, and we really appreciate it. I found my Manning A. Bruce, but now I really have a mystery on my hands. It shows 4 white males 10-20. Manning did not have any boys on the 1850 Mason County Illinois Census, nor the 1860 and 1870 Logan County census, other than one step-son, who was a Campbell. Manning Bruce's brother Thomas, is listed next door to him in 1850 Mason County. I have not been able to locate other siblings for Manning Bruce, other than some females I suspect are his sisters but so far can not prove relationship. I just recently found quite a bit of informaton on Manning Bruce, including his obituary - thought I had him all straightened out - guess that's what I get for thinking!!! Christine

Donna Copeland generously volunteered to transcribe the 1855 Illinois State Census for Logan County. I obtained some decent photocopies of the microfilm at the Illinois State Archives, with help from Molly Kennedy, and sent it to her. She transcribed the entire census, every little detail. I don't have it linked on the main page yet but list members can get a sneak preview at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/1855censusintro.htm The copy of the census from the microfilm is now at the Logan County G&H and can be seen there when you visit. For a small fee I believe they will make you a copy of the page or pages containing your ancestors. [Bill, correct me if that is wrong.] They also have a copy of the index on their computer. This is an incredible addition to the web site. Thank you so much Donna. Cheryl Rothwell [email protected] Logan County ILGenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~illogan Central IL Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb Clark, Downing, Harding, Lucas, et al --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.718 / Virus Database: 474 - Release Date: 7/9/2004

The Sangamon County Genealogical Society will be assisting patrons of the Sangamon Valley Collection of Springfield's Lincoln Library in their genealogical research beginning at 7:00pm on Monday, August 9 in lieu of our monthly meeting. Come join us in a hunt of this treasure chest of Sangamon resources. Learn about the various projects that the Sangamon County Genealogical Society has underway this year and join in on the fun of researching a specialized library collection. Everyone is always welcome to attend our meetings. We are also open on Wednesday nights at the society office. Materials will be available explaining the resources at our office library and board members will be on hand to help in your research at the Sangamon Valley Collection. We hope to see you Monday night. Sincerely, Dan Dixon - President/Editor PO Box 1829 Springfield, IL 62705-1829 Email: [email protected] Phone: 217-529-0542

"The (other) settlers on Salt Creek were Patrick Frakes, Nicholas Moore and James Scott, with their families." That is from a discussion of John Downing and family settling in Mt. Pulaski Township. Frakes and Moore were related to Downing by marriage. I don't know who James Scott was. "John Downing was enrolled as a Private Fifth Class, Captain James Scott's Eighth Company, Third Battalion, Washington County Militia, and marched April 15, 1782, according to the evidence of a Return of the Fourth and Fifth Classes dated April 22, 1782." What I am trying to figure out is if it is the same James Scott or a coincidence. Cheryl Rothwell [email protected] Logan County ILGenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~illogan Central IL Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb Clark, Downing, Harding, Lucas, et al --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.718 / Virus Database: 474 - Release Date: 7/9/2004

This was forwarded to me by Kathy Willett. MILITARY RECORDS DISCOVERED The Veteran's Administration has reported discovering 10 million duplicates of 20th Century Military Records. There records were thought to have been destroyed in a 1973 fire, which wiped out most Army records from 1912 to 1960 and most Air Force records from 1947 to 1964. If you need records that you were told were burned, you may contact: Veterans Personnel Records, GSA, St. Louis MO 63132. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.718 / Virus Database: 474 - Release Date: 7/9/2004

JaneAnn, I received a reply and a fellow checked but did not find what I was looking for. Garland Edgell ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 7:26 PM Subject: Re: [ILLOGAN] Union Cemetery > Garland, > > I have been away from searching for a while. Looking back at my e-mails and > searching for ancestors who may have died in Lincoln, Illinois, I was > wondering what response you received from your inquiry attached below, if > any? Thanks. > > JaneAnn Gifford > Fort Myers, FL > Illinois Surnames: Robinson (Robertson, Robenson), Moran, Walker > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "gedgell" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 1:04 PM > Subject: [ILLOGAN] Union Cemetery > > > > Does anyone know of an on-line listing for the graves in Union Cemetery in > West Lincoln? Or, does anyone do lookups? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Garland Edgell > > > > > > ==== 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] > > > > > > ==== 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] >

When you go to Logan County I strongly suggest you go the Logan County G&H. They have some additional listings and most likely will be able to give you the assistance you need. I suggest you contact them several days or a week in advance of your arrival. They have a website at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~illcghs/ Cheryl Rothwell [email protected] Logan County ILGenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~illogan Central IL Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb Clark, Downing, Harding, Lucas, et al --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.718 / Virus Database: 474 - Release Date: 7/9/2004