A big thank you for working on this site. As a mother of 3 young children and one who has tried the library thing with them all, I truly appreciate being able to use the computer in a home setting rather than trying to keep them busy and quite while searching the microfilm. Thanks thanks thanks...... One thing though, are there pages missing? On page 193 it ends with David BIRKS & wife but I know that there is more. I was also told once from a lookup that a certain ancestor was on page 194. Again, thank you to all of you donors and if someone has another "plan" in mind, consider me for a donation. Laurie

Thanks for your interest. I was looking at a newly-posted Logan County index. The problem appears to be that the link page I was provided comes up with files numbered to 193b. I am told there are additional pages, and they include both the Randolph and the Stoll entries. Now I have to figure out why the listing on my screen does not include them.

>Hello Does anyone have any historical accounts of Latham, Logan Co, Illinois? And in addition, does anyone have any accounts of the STENNET families of the sasme county. My grandfather, Charles Huston Stennett was born 12 Jun 1871 in Latham. Thank you. Marlyn Riter Denver > >

> Hi Laurie: Hope you received the forwarded message I sent you yesterday regarding the web site and the IGI info. Just another outstanding resource coming our way. And thank you again for all the BURK-HUSTON info-I had it spiral bound so I could work with the data more easily. Have a good rest of August! Marlyn Riter Denver >

George The Randolph's are there, some on pg 198B. I am working on an index but it will be awhile yet, but so far have not run across your Stoll family. If I do I will let you know. I am sending the index to Cheryl when I get through so she will let everyone know when it is posted. Please, I cannot do look-ups though and get it done. It is not in any order yet. Earliene Kaelin jeniann@wa.net or earliene@wa.net 1118 156th St. East Tacoma, WA. 98445-2324 Coordinator for http://www.rootsweb.com/~ildewitt/ Home Page http://www.telisphere.com/~cartmill -----Original Message----- From: George Irwin [SMTP:girwin35@Worldnet.Att.Net] Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:05 PM To: ILLOGAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ILLOGAN] Re: [ILLOGAN-L] 1850 Census Up Anyone have an idea on how thorough the coverage was on this census? My Stoll ancestors left Germany in 1847 and came to Logan County, but I did not see any listing. Also, I know the Randolphs came from Virginia to the area of Salt Creek SE of Beason around 1830, but see no listing for them either. ==== ILLOGAN Mailing List ==== Space for this list is provided free by RootsWeb.com which also provides free space for the ILGenWeb Logan County pages.

Anyone have an idea on how thorough the coverage was on this census? My Stoll ancestors left Germany in 1847 and came to Logan County, but I did not see any listing. Also, I know the Randolphs came from Virginia to the area of Salt Creek SE of Beason around 1830, but see no listing for them either.

George Irwin, In your post you didn't mention, or I missed another post, exactly what you looked at to find your people on the Adams Co... Census. If you only looked at an index of the Illinois Census, then it is very possible that they will not be found. The published Census indexes have, in general, about a 20% error rate, ranging from omissions to poor interpretations of the spelling of names. Look for any possible alternate spelling and any possible incorrect spelling. If you don't find a family in a state index, check to see if the local Genealogy Society has indexed the county's census, and check that. They are usually accurate. If no county index is available, the only alternative is to obtain the Census on microfilm and go through the whole thing. That can be a laborious process, but it is the only way to find out for sure if a family was there or not. Bill in Kansas

I received this from the Sangamon County Genealogical Society. I don't know what the missing line is but it doesn't matter. "Discovering Your Heritage" a genealogical workshop presented by the and sponsored by Sangamon County Genealogical Society Everton's has presented nearly 1000 workshops across the United States, Canada, and even Australia to enthusiastic family historians. At the genealogical workshop, there will be numerous research aids for your use. Some of the aids available are: Computerized Family File Computerized "Roots" Cellar GEDSRCH Pedigree Library Books for Research Discounted supplies & other items Receive a free one year subscription to "Everton's Genealogical Helper" with your paid registration! $24.00 VALUE Date of Workshop: 11 September 1999 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Registration Fee: $32.00 Prior to 1 September 1999 After 1 September 1999: $35.00 Location: Jerome Civic Center, 2901 Leonard, Springfield, IL 62704 Please fill out form below, attach check & return to: Sangamon County Genealogical Society, PO Box 1829, Springfield, IL 62705-1829 NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP EMAIL: PHONE: NAMES RESEARCHING: Cheryl Rothwell Logan County, IL, ILGenWeb - LoganCty@mindspring.com http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loindex.htm Logan County mailing list> LOGAN-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing mailing list> DOWNING-L-request@rootsweb.com Harding mailing list> HARDING-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Downing Lucas query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Lucas

The 1850 Logan County census is up. Now we have the 1840 and 1850 Logan plus the 1830 Sangamon up. You can thank the generous donors listed at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/cen_i.htm#IL [Donors: Maggie got it done!] Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com

Thanks to John Dean Wilham for bringing this to my attention -- here's a great new FAST search engine: http://www.alltheweb.com/ Try your surnames on it but add genealogy and another word or two or you'll get a zillion hits. Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com

Since we are talking about the census -- this is from Ancestry's email newsletter. ======================================================= GEORGE G. MORGAN: "ALONG THOSE LINES . . ." "Following Your Migrating Ancestors" <<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>> ======================================================= We've all been told that when researching in census records, we should make note of the residents on each side of our ancestors. A common rule of thumb is to make note of the six resident families on each side of your ancestors. This may seem like overkill but it can have its advantages, especially when your ancestors were moving from one place to another. In "Along Those Lines ..." this week, I want to share an example of why this is important when tracing your migrating ancestors. A Tale of Two Families In the late 1700s, there were two families in South Carolina: the John S. SWORDS family was in the Pendleton District and the John MINTON family was in Union County. On 19 March 1783, William SWORDS was born, and on 27 August 1791, Sylvanus MINTON was born. Their lives and the lives of their children would be intertwined. John S. SWORDS received bounty land from the government for his service in the Revolutionary War between 1777 and 1782. On his return from the war, he settled in the Pendleton District, married in April of 1782, and his first child, William, was born in 1783. William grew up to become a Justice of the Peace, and the 1810 and 1820 census records find him in the Pendleton District, and the 1830 census finds him in Anderson County (formed in 1826 from Pendleton). Land records reflect that land was surveyed for him in June 1814 and purchased in August 1814. William and his family are no longer listed in SC census after 1830. Land records indicate that they sold their land in 1831. John MINTON and his wife, Lydia, had several children. Their son, Sylvanus MINTON, was destined for greatness. He became a Baptist minister and moved to the Pendleton County about 1810, was married for the first time in 1813. He founded a Baptist church there and the first of his eighteen children was born in 1814. His church grew and he enjoyed great success as one of the finest preachers in SC. He started other churches in what was then Pendleton County and which later became Anderson County. He lost his first wife following the birth of their eighth child in November 1827, and remarried three months later in February 1828. Like William SWORDS, Sylvanus MINTON last appears in the census records in SC in 1830. Land records indicate that Sylvanus MINTON's land was also sold in 1831. A search of census records in 1820 and 1830 shows that Sylvanus MINTON and William SWORDS were neighbors. Subsequent SWORDS family records indicate that they were Baptists. Due to the geographical proximity, there is a strong probability that the SWORDS family were members of Sylanus' congregation. A search of SC and the surrounding states' 1840 census records finds Sylvanus MINTON in Cherokee County, AL. Also found in Cherokee County at this time are William SWORDS and his family, as well as his brothers, Jonathan Gullet SWORDS and family and Andrew J. SWORDS. Cherokee County historical documentation indicates they all settled near the site of the Tecumseh. Here there was the site of the Tecumseh Iron Furnace manufacturing concern, Andrew SWORDS' mill, and Rev. Sylvanus MINTON's newly established Baptist church, the first in this area. As time passed, Sylvanus moved on to Arkansas to found other churches. He died in Hazen (Prairie) AR on 10 November 1880 at the age of eighty-nine. MINTON and SWORDS families remained in Alabama, and some moved to Georgia. Ultimately, however, Sylvanus' grandson, William Martin MINTON, married Lydia Caroline SWORDS, the granddaughter of William SWORDS, in Floyd County, GA, on 1 October 1866, thus uniting these long-standing families. History Repeats Itself What I did not mention before is that I searched in vain for several years to locate William SWORDS and his family after they left SC. It was not until I went back through the census records and checked for their neighbors on either side in 1830 and before that I located the removal of Sylvanus MINTON from the area. Further investigation of land records showed the sale of both men's real estate in 1831. A subsequent search of surrounding states' census records in 1840 located Sylvanus, as well as William, Jonathan G. and Andrew SWORDS. When researching our ancestors, it is not uncommon to find that they moved one or more times in their life. Any number of factors may have influenced their decisions to migrate elsewhere, not the least of which was that friends or other family members were moving. The MINTON/SWORDS example above shows both situations. Sylvanus and William both sold their property in SC and moved to AL at the same time. Two of William's brothers, one of whom had a family, accompanied or followed him to AL. Later, the families went their own ways migrating elsewhere, individually or in groups. These patterns repeat themselves again and again. In another example in my own ancestry, I have traced the migration of nine families from Cecil County, MD, in the 1750s to Mecklenburg County, NC. These families formed strong ties in their church in MD and moved to NC where they established a new congregation, intermarried, and became deeply involved with the patriotic movement that led to the American Revolution. Their story is even more involved. As you research your family, especially in census and land records, be sure to make notes about their neighbors. Sometimes, by following the documentation of their movements, you may be able to trace your migrating ancestors. You may pick up the trail several years, or an entire generation, later and that may be just the link you need. Happy hunting! George <<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>> Copyright 1999 George G. Morgan. All Rights reserved. "Along Those Lines . . ." is a weekly feature of the Genealogy Forum on America Online (Keyword: ROOTS). Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com

This is still delayed. There have been numerous problems with it from day one, beginning with the National Archives sending the wrong census to the guy who made the images, and continuing right along. However, IF all goes well in the next couple days they will be up by Monday. If not there will be another delay -- the person in charge of that is moving from one side of the country to the other. I'll let you know as soon as I know. Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com

Marge tells me the ISGS Marriage Records CD has been quite useful for her. It is available for $39 to ISGS members, $47 to nonmembers. It is supposed to go online 'someday,' no indication if that is next month, next year or next decade. See all their publications at http://www.tbox.com/isgs/publications.html Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com

Seems like they advised Sangamon but not Logan about the 1830 census. I guess they can't be expected to get it straight. You can reach it from the main Logan page under 'census.' Pages which cover Logan County that I know of -- 22/156, 23/157, 24/158, 25/159, 26/160. Could be others. I have yet to find out what happened to the 1850 Logan census. It was done before the 1830 Sangamon but is not up. Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com

Just wanted to let those of you who haven't discovered it yet. The 1830 Sangamon County census is now online. I reached it through the Sangamon co. page. I'm still trying decipher which pages are probably present day Logan County. Phylis

Seeking information on the following: Charles Lincoln Ross: b. March 16, 1861, d. ???? He married Sarah Ellen Spidal on October 14, 1891 in Dewitt county. I would like to find a death date for him And birth and death dates for Sarah, along with there parents anames. Fayetta Ryan Ross .b. March 26, 1897, d. May 1969 in Lincoln, Ill. She married Russell Spidal Ross b. December 23, 1893 d. August 31, 1976 in Springfield, Ill. I would like to find the correct date for Fayetta's birth. would also like to find out their marriage dates. My e-mail address is: hallnancy@hotmail.com Thank you for your help. Sincerely, Nancy

We recently discussed ISGS Index of Illinois Marriages. Well, I purchased the CD-rom and located some of my descendant's marriages. However, this is the problem I encountered: On page 12,051, it lists a marriage between George W. Linson and Hettie Adams, married on 12-23-1885 in Piatt County. I found a place to search for other info from Piatt County, geneological society. They did not show any cemetery records on this couple but what baffled me is he said there was no marriage record. Has anyone else run into these problems? I would appreciate any input you have on this subject. Thanks a lot! Marge in Nebraska

If you are receiving this address at a Prodigy address remember to unsubscribe from your prodigy.com address and resubscribe from your new prodigy.net address or you will be dumped by the server when messages bounce. Cheryl Rothwell Logan County, IL, ILGenWeb - LoganCty@mindspring.com http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loindex.htm Logan County mailing list> LOGAN-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing mailing list> DOWNING-L-request@rootsweb.com Harding mailing list> HARDING-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Downing Lucas query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Lucas

I think this is a useful list of abbreviations for organizations you might run across. You'll have to go to the website to view it -- it's copyrighted. http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ky/Tips Cheryl Rothwell Logan County, IL, ILGenWeb - LoganCty@mindspring.com http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loindex.htm Logan County mailing list> LOGAN-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing mailing list> DOWNING-L-request@rootsweb.com Harding mailing list> HARDING-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Downing Lucas query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Lucas

If you are talking about MultiGen here's the web site: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/CACulman/MultiGen.htm Cheryl Rothwell Logan County, IL, ILGenWeb - LoganCty@mindspring.com http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loindex.htm Logan County mailing list> LOGAN-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing mailing list> DOWNING-L-request@rootsweb.com Harding mailing list> HARDING-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Downing Lucas query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Lucas