Raszy E. Curtis was born 7/20/1862 and died 11/25/1863. I believe she is buried in Logan County. Is there any record of her burial and are there any other Curtis family members buried in the same cemetery? She is the daughter of William & Eliza Ann Curtis who later moved to KS. Also, what are the names of the Logan County townships close to Waynesville, DeWitt County? Bob Halsey rehfla@aol.com Viera, FL

Here's the link to the information on the Disciples of Christ/Christian Churches in Logan County that I mentioned earlier. Note that it covers the Copeland Christian Church mentioned earlier as well as others. Eventually this link will be on the upcoming churches page on the web site. http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~mcmillan/Restlit/States/Illinois/logan.htm If you know of links for other churches please let me know. Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com Coordinator, Logan County, ILGenWeb Project 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

Here's a couple pretty interesting Civil War resources I ran across. They are mainly listings of links to many different topics. American Civil War Resources: http://www.homepages.dsu.ecu/jankej/civilwar/civilwar.htm US Civil War Center: http://cwc.lsu.edu/ Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com Coordinator, Logan County, ILGenWeb Project 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

Mccsam@aol.com wrote: > > Refering to to the book Lincoln, a Pictorial History, I am researching McCray, > and wonder if any are in the book. > Mike McCray > > ==== ILLOGAN Mailing List ==== > What Logan County resouces do you own? Tell us. No, McCray is not listed in the index of this book.

I am forwarding this message for a new subscriber. Note the address for posting to the list is ILLOGAN-L@rootsweb.com Wm. W. Curtis b. 5/26/1837 married Eliza Ann Campbell b. 2/19/1843 in Logan County on 12/27/1859. (License 370, Vol. 1, page 185) I don't know what town. They had five children prior to leaving for KS in 1868. Their first child John W was born on 2/19/1861. I have looked at the 1860 Census Index for Logan County and found a Wm. Curtis; however, he was an 18 yr. old farm hand living with an Eli Thomas. If someone has the 1860 Census for Logan Co. and can give me a page number, I would appreciate it. The same would be true for the IL 1865 Census. I would like any information on Wm. & Eliza. Anything would be helpful. Bob Halsey rehfla@aol.com Viera, FL http://members.aol.com/rehfla/elihalsey/index.html I will add that Enock Curtis had five sons and one daughter. Two of the sons married Scroggins. The other three -- Charles, Louis and William -- moved to Kansas. The Green book says William was born in Ohio [presumably Pickaway County since that is where the family came from] and moved to Kansas. Enock came to Mt. Pulaski Township in 1853. Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com Coordinator, Logan County, ILGenWeb Project 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

Refering to to the book Lincoln, a Pictorial History, I am researching McCray, and wonder if any are in the book. Mike McCray

Actually I may have been mistaken. It may actually be a history of Lincoln. I have called my grandparents to find out more information. I haven't heard back from them yet. At any rate. Copies of the book were given to my father and my aunt just last Christmas. I know that they were talking about giving the pictures to some museum last fall. So I assume it is a new publication. My grandfather is mentioned in the forward as providing many photos as my great grandfather was a photographer in Lincoln. In 1982 my grandfather was still alive so I know that this publication is after 1988 or there abouts. I will let you know when they get back to me. Thanks, Jessica At 07:48 AM 2/17/99 -0500, you wrote: >There is a publication since the 1982 History? I haven't heard of it. The >1982 History collected all pictures they could from everyone they could. >That's the last call for pictures I've seen for the county. Since then >there was a Mt. Pulaski history. > > > > >Cheryl Rothwell >clrothwell@mindspring.com >Coordinator, Logan County, ILGenWeb Project >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 > > >==== ILLOGAN Mailing List ==== >Logan County is on roll 116 of the 1850 Census. > >

I'm a life member of the Logan County society Alberta. <g> Roseann Schrader Coers is the typist for their quarterly too -- altho she wants help or out or something. Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com Coordinator, Logan County, ILGenWeb Project 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

clrothwell@mindspring.com wrote: > > Thanks Alberta. Sounds like a most interesting book. I am trying to place > Gleason and not getting very far. I note Gleason does not tell us who his > parents are in the '82 history. > > I have never heard Paul Gleason speak of his family and know nothing of his private life, except I have seen him with his young son on Logan Co. Tours. He taught in the Lincoln Jr. High before his retirement. The blurb on the dust cover of the book: "The writer is a life-long resident of Lincoln and Logan County. On June 5, 1997, he completed a thirty-seven year career as an instructor of American history and American constitutional government. During high school he served on "The Railsplitter" staff from 1952-1956. He served on "The Vidette" staff at Illinois State University (1956-1960). While teaching history and government he was a columnist for the Mt. Pulaski Weekly News, The Lincoln Courier, and the Lincoln Shopper." Acknowledgements in the Book: "Roseann Schrader Coers of New Holland was the typist and computer expert. Paul Beaver, Professor of History at Lincoln College, brought in his expertise of the 1950's and the field of sports. He researched "stories" and was able to secure photos to substantiate them. Richard Sumrall, Director of the Lincoln Public Library District and his staff went the extra mile in aiding the writer in searching for specific sources. Lucille Pech, Director of the Atlanta Public Librry's Museum and Annex, provided valuable assistance. Joan Schlitt of Lincoln College's McKinstry Library Museum provided valuable assistance in searching photos and other valuable information. A sincere thanks to Terry Brown and Bill Hull of the State Bank of Lincoln for their interest in preserving Lincoln history. I also thank them for allowing me to write their book." Paul E. Gleason As to acquiring a copy of the book, you might contact the State Bank of Lincoln or the Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society, 11 Arcade Court, Lincoln, IL 62656-2743. Laramie Ruder who works at the Lincoln Courier is now the President of this Society. Monthly meetings are held at Jefferson Street Christian Church Fellowship Hall, located at 1700 N. Jefferson in Lincoln, IL. Membership dues are $13. for single, student $5., $15. for family, $125. life/single and $200 life/couple. Meetings are Third Monday of each month 7:30 PM DST. They publish a quarterly called "Logan roots and Branches". Alberta McKinley Lisk, widow of Bob Lisk who lettered and erected many of the signs for businesses in Lincoln, and other towns in Logan Co.

Thanks Alberta. Sounds like a most interesting book. I am trying to place Gleason and not getting very far. I note Gleason does not tell us who his parents are in the '82 history. Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com Coordinator, Logan County, ILGenWeb Project 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

That sounds like it could be the book. I haven't seen it. Can you tell us what it contains, sort of a general overview? Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com Coordinator, Logan County, ILGenWeb Project 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

Does anyone know where Clear Creek, Logan Co, Illinois is? I understand my gggrandmother married her second husband there. Thank you, Cheri Salz

Latka, Jessica wrote: My grandfather is mentioned in the forward as providing many photos as my great grandfather was a photographer in Lincoln. In 1982 my grandfather was still alive so I know that this publication is after 1988 or there abouts. Jessica: Are you the granddaughter of Larry Shroyer? the great granddaughter of Walter S. Tandy? the cousin of David Shroyer? I have really enjoyed the photos in this book. Sincerely, Grace Alberta McKinley Lisk PS: I attended Lincoln College in 1936-38 and always read the Lincoln Courier, which published many of the Shroyer photos. My daughter is now the Graphic Artist for the Courier. GAL

clrothwell@mindspring.com wrote: > > There is a publication since the 1982 History? Dear Cheryl: I received as a Christmas gift in 1998 the book "LINCOLN, A PICTORIAL HISTORY" by Paul E. Gleason copyright 1998 by G. Bradley Publishing, Inc. of St. Louis, MO My copy is autographed by Paul. My daughter bought it for me and had Paul sign it. He is a retired Educator and currently serves as a member of the Logan Co. Board as well as Logan Co. Historian for the Board. He is president of the Central IL Economic Development Corp. (Community Action). He chairs the Logan Co. Historic Preservation Commission and the Elkhart Historic Society. He serves on the boards of the Middletown, Knapp, Chestnut, Becker Historical Society, the Logan Co. Genealogical and Historical Society,the Abraham Lincoln Tourism Board of Logan Co., and the IL Rt. 66 Ass'n. of IL. He has served several terms as President of the Logan Co. Genealogical and Historical Society. The book has several photos on each page with descriptive and informative paragraphs about each. The Foreward of the Book: "One hundred twenty years have passed since the first history of Lincoln and Logan County appeared in 1878. A second history followed in 1886. In 1911, Lawrence B. Stringer published the "History of Logan County" considered the best Illinois county history ever written. In 1901, a biographical record of Logan County was published, followed by the "Centennial History of Lincoln" in 1953. The last accounting of Lincoln and Logan County appeared in 1982, emphasizing family histories." Gleason's book has a collection of photographs dating back into the last century. He gave a specialthank youto david shroyer, son of a very special friend, Larry Shroyer, for allowing the use of his father's wonderful collection of photographs and those taken by walter S. Tandy, David's greatgrandfather." Sincerely, Grace Alberta McKinley Lisk, widow of Jack Robert Lisk who took many photos of people and places in Lincoln, I need to put them in a book or something. >

How can I get a copy?

Hello, There is a new publication on the history of Logan country. My family has several copies. My grandfather actually supplied a lot of the photos for the publication. I will try to find more information for you. Thanks, Jessica Latka At 05:20 PM 2/15/99 -0600, you wrote: >Hi, >I just found out some more information about the John and Mary HICKEY that I >am looking for in Illinois. My John HICKEY was supposed to be one of the >first farmers for SCULLY in Illinois. There is supposed to be a book about >the history of Logan county, that I am not sure if it is still available - >that lists my John HICKEY in it. If anyone is able to connect or tell me >how to get this book, I would greatly appreciate it. >Sharon > > > >==== ILLOGAN Mailing List ==== >Logan County is on roll 200 of the 1860 Census. It takes the whole roll. > >

There is a publication since the 1982 History? I haven't heard of it. The 1982 History collected all pictures they could from everyone they could. That's the last call for pictures I've seen for the county. Since then there was a Mt. Pulaski history. Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com Coordinator, Logan County, ILGenWeb Project 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 book Jessica is refering to might be Lincoln, A Pictorial History by Paul E. Gleason. I too received a copy this past Christmas. Phylis

Patentee is the person who bought the land. A patent of land is a legal instrument [document] which the government used to convey a fee simple interest in land. Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com Coordinator, Logan County, ILGenWeb Project 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

Are you aware of the 1982 History of Logan County, Illinois? It has family histories for two families named Hickey. I will summarize a little below. If any of this clicks, send me an address and I will be happy to copy the pages for you. James Hickey (b 6-6-1922)descended from a Willian Hickey, born in Tipperary, Ireland in 1827, and renting land from William Scully in Sheridan township. James was son of Emmett, grandson of James, and great grandson of William. He is reported to be curator of the Lincoln Collection in the Illinois State Historical Library. The other is Josephine Hickey (b 6-10-1894), daughter of James H. and Mary Rourke Hickey and wife of Alfred Wacaser. James H. (b. 5-2-1851 in Staunton, VA. )was a son of John and Ellen Hickey, who came from Tipperary, Ireland. Josephine had a brother named John, according to this report.