Hi, The Logan County Library has a book listing people buried in Union Cemetery. I phoned the librarian at one time and she was kind enough to make me a copy of my family buried there. You might give it a try. Lois Branch http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/b/r/a/James-E-Branch/

Hello. I am new to this list. I am researching the LINSCOTT family from this area. 1. Benjamin F. Linscott-[16766], son of William Linscott-[16940] and Mary-[16941], died in 1945. Benjamin married Phoebe Mabelle-[16781] [MRIN:7144]. Phoebe Mabelle-[16781]died on 15 Mar 1930 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Children from this marriage were: 2 F i. Mary Elizabeth Linscott-[2492] was born on 4 Jul 1895 in Peoria, IL and died in Dec 1973 in Peoria, IL, at age 78. 3 F ii. Amelia Linscott-[16782] was born in 1902 in Peoria, IL. 4 M iii. William Linscott-[16783] was born in 1905 in Peoria, IL. 5 M iv. James Lindsley Paul (Adopted)-[2473](1) was born on 2 Oct 1909 in Peoria, IL, died 21Jul 1978 in Watseka, Iroquois Co., IL,(2) and was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery Milford, IL.(3) 6 M v. George Linscott-[16784] was born in 1912 in Peoria, IL. Second Generation (Children) 2. Mary Elizabeth Linscott-[2492] was born on 4 Jul 1895 in Peoria, IL and died in Dec 1973 in Peoria, IL, at age 78. Mary married George Chamblin- [16945] [MRIN:7207]. 3. Amelia Linscott-[16782] was born in 1902 in Peoria, IL. 4. William Linscott-[16783] was born in 1905 in Peoria, IL. 5. James Lindsley Paul (Adopted)-[2473](1) was born on 2 Oct 1909 in Peoria, IL, died 21Jul 1978 in Watseka, Iroquois Co., IL, (2)and was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery Milford, IL.(3)Other names for James were Bennie Linscott, and James Lindsey Paul (Adopted). He was adopted on 20 May 1913 in Chicago, IL by adopted in Chicago, IL. "...and that they desire to adopt a child whose present name is BENNIE LINSCOTT. The Court further finds that the said child is a male child of about the age of 3 1/2 years;...The Court further finds that on to- wit, the 27th day of Nov. 1911 and the 2nd day of December A.D. 1912., in the county (Juvenile) court of Peoria County, in the state of Illinois, upon due proceedings had in said court, the said child was found to be dependant,"...This is from a letter from the Children's Home and Aid Society of Illinois..."It does indicate that your grandfather had a brother and sister. The brother was 2 years older than your grandfather, and the sister was 7 years older that your grandfather. They also were involved with Children's Home and Aid Society. Next to the parents' names is written "Depraved" which is probably the reason why the children were taken into custody." * Alt Death: 21 July 1978, Milford, IL. * Alt Buried: Maple Grove Cemetery Milford, IL. James married Bernice Lenora Rader-[885] [MRIN:3750], daughter of Elmer Miles Rader-[2465] and LaVina May Thomas-[2466], on 3 Oct 1934 in Watseka, IL. Bernice was born on 3 Dec 1915 in Wellington, Iroquois Co., IL,(4) died on 26 Aug 1958 in Watseka, Iroquois Co., IL, at age 42,(5)and was buried on 29 Aug 1958 in Maple Grove Cemetery.(3)Noted events in their marriage were: * Alt Marriage: 22 Oct 1934, Watseka, IL. * Alt Marriage: 3 Oct 1934, Watseka, IL. Noted events in her life were: * Alt Birth: 3 Dec 1915, Wellington, Iroquois Co., IL.(4) * Alt Death: 26 Aug 1958, Watseka, Iroquois Co., IL.(5) Children from this marriage were: 7 F i. Ella May Paul-[2461] was born on 28 Jul 1937 in Milford, IL. 8 F ii. Katherine Irene Paul-[2459] was born on 25 Nov 1938 in Watseka, IL, died on 23 May 1989 in Watseka, IL, at age 50, and was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. 9 M iii. Theodore James Paul-[2463] was born on 14 Nov 1940 in Milford, IL, died on 21 Dec 2001 in Sheldon, IL, at age 61, and was buried in Sheldon, IL. 10 M iv. Charles Elmer Paul-[68182] was born on 26 Apr 1944 in Watseka, IL. 11 F v. Glenda May Paul-[2644] was born on 23 Dec 1951 in Watseka, Iroquois Co., IL, died on 25 Dec 1951 in Watseka, Iroquois Co., IL, and was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery. She never married. 12 F vi. Linda Kay Paul-[2874] was born on 23 Dec 1951 in Watseka, Iroquois Co., IL, died on 23 Dec 1951 in Watseka, Iroquois Co., IL, and was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery. She never married. 13 M vii. Rocky Lee Paul-[2464] was born on 6 Jan 1953 in Watseka, IL. 14 M ix. Baby L. Paul-[94680] died on 17 Oct 1950 in Milford, Iroquois, Illinois, and was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery Milford, IL. He never married. James next married Lavern Roper-[2458] [MRIN:300757487]. 6. George Linscott-[16784] was born in 1912 in Peoria, IL. Third Generation (Grandchildren) 7. Ella May Paul-[2461] was born on 28 Jul 1937 in Milford, IL. Another name for Ella is Ella Marie Paul. Ella married Harry Gene Taden-[2462] [MRIN:300757491], son of Johann (John) Taden Jr.-[98813] and Helena (Lena) Geradine Gocken-[68222], on 30 Jul 1965 in Watseka, IL. Harry was born on 27 Jun 1934 in Watseka, IL and died in 2001 in West Palm Beach, FL, at age 67. The child from this marriage was: 16 M i. Vance Gene Taden-[68231] was born on 6 Apr 1969 in Watseka, IL. Ella next married Living O'connor-[12314] [MRIN:6291]. 8. Katherine Irene Paul-[2459] was born on 25 Nov 1938 in Watseka, IL, died on 23 May 1989 in Watseka, IL, at age 50, and was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. Other names for Katherine were Catherine Irene Paul, and Katherine Irene Paul. Noted events in her life were: * Alt Birth: 25 Nov 1938, Milford, Iroquois Co., IL. * Alt Death: 21 May 1990, Watseka, Iroquois Co., IL. * Alt Buried: Watseka, IL. * Alt Death: 20 May 1990, Watseka, Illinois. Katherine married Harold Dean Taden-[2460] [MRIN:300757488], son of Johann (John) Taden Jr.-[98813] and Helena (Lena) Geradine Gocken-[68222], on 1 Oct 1954. Harold was born on 27 Jun 1934 in Watseka, IL. This is the breakdown. I am mostly interested in the LINSCOTT aspect and the CHAMBLIN. So far don't know what happened to Amelia Linscott. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Carrol Mick [email protected] --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.721 / Virus Database: 477 - Release Date: 7/16/04