Cheryl, Let's see, there is one in the History of Edwards, Lawrence, & Wabash Co., IL on pg. 204 or 294 (can't read), first paragraph. "The praire, near this little improvement (refering to the paragraph & Jeremiah Birk (Birks) preceding) is yet know as Birk's Praire. Also, 1825 Census - Edwards Co., IL with additions Early History of Pioneers, Marriages, & Patrons List from 1813-1880 compiled by Elsie R. Swartz 1973 pg. 16, 2nd paragraph "In 1816 a settlement was formed in the southwest part of the county on or near Big Creek, the first of whom was "Captain" Jeremiah BIRK, who came from one of the Southern States, and located in the edge of Big Creek timber, where he erected a small cabin and cleared a patch of land. On this he raised a meager crop of corn but sufficient for the wants of his family. His cabin was on the edge of a praire belt which became known by the name of Birk's Prairie...... " I believe that I have seen it elsewhere, but I don't have the time at the moment to hunt it down. (My son needs my assistance <grin>. Laurie From: ILLOGAN-D-request@rootsweb.com <ILLOGAN-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: ILLOGAN-D@rootsweb.com <ILLOGAN-D@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, May 17, 1999 1:19 PM Subject: ILLOGAN-D Digest V99 #80