Can anyone tell me if Decatur had a newspaper in 1888 That might have carried an obituary for my GGgrandfather, John Graham? Audrey

That would be so neat, I don't know yet when we plan on coming back though. I still keep in contact with another Boody friend, I think she went to High School in Decatur. Her name was Donna Swarms, it is Fisher now. Helen in Idaho > > From: "Joann Coleman" <JCOLEMA1@elp.rr.com> > Date: 2004/01/17 Sat PM 09:27:33 PST > To: ILMACON-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ILMACON] Jane in OK > > I'll come. I still have a sister in Decatur altho I live in Texas. Joann > Higgins Coleman > > > > > We should have a Decatur reunion one day this summer! Anyone interested, > > contact me at jjjsg@aol.com. I'd be more than happy to have it! We don't > know > > many people from around here because Steve's been working in California > and > > I've been traveling all over the U.S. from coast to coast for the past > four > > months. Hopefully, the family is well, and I'll be able to stay at home > for > > awhile! Jane > > > > > > ==== ILMACON Mailing List ==== > > To unsubscribe from the list send a message to: > ILMACON-L-request@rootsweb.com with unsubscribe as the subject. > > To unsubscribe from the digest send a message to: > ILMACON-D-request@rootsweb.com with unsubscribe as the subject. > > > > > > ==== ILMACON Mailing List ==== > Visit the Macon County ILGenWeb page at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmacon/ > >

Jane, I will do that. I love going back to Boody and I have one friend there who I met on the internet. Dick Bowman. I was able to visit him when I was back there last time. Helen in Idaho > > From: JJJSG@aol.com > Date: 2004/01/17 Sat PM 05:54:17 PST > To: ILMACON-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ILMACON] Boody corner > > Helen, let me know when you go and I'll try to meet you in Boody! I'm about > a 12-hour drive from there and could easily spend a couple of days. Jane > > > ==== ILMACON Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from the list send a message to: ILMACON-L-request@rootsweb.com with unsubscribe as the subject. > To unsubscribe from the digest send a message to: ILMACON-D-request@rootsweb.com with unsubscribe as the subject. > >

My grandmother had a brother Charles Arthur STOGSDILL who married Jennett GLOVER. They lived near Decatur, IL. I believe they are buried in Friends Creek Cemetery in Argenta, IL. You can write me privately if you wish. Bcookiegma@cs.com

Was she related to RAY family of Maroa, Macon Co, IL?

Have you contacted the library to ask for a directory search? You can ask them for a search beyond the years you know she was there. THen once she doesnt appear you will have a clue. Directories usually explained what happened to the residents. Good luck

Hello, I don't know I could be. I am still researching but the name Ruth don't ring a bell. Thank you so much. Hazel

Hi, There was a Burkes restaurant in Decatur. I think it was on water street. My Mother used to work for her. Any relation? Hazel

Jane, Thank you very much. Bert was my Uncle and Sherman was my grandfather. I didn't have any of this information. I don't have any on the Akers either. I know the people that live in the house. I met her in Mt. Zion while on a genealogy trip. You can email me if u wish of the list. Thank You so Much! Hazel

Souders: I just had read the name not very long ago, so I went back to the "History of Mt. Zion Community" book to see if it was there, and it was: It read: "In about the summer of 1914, an extensive remodeling project was undertaken. A full basement was dug out under the church (Methodist Episcopal Church) and finished with concrete. New opera type pews were installed, and the walls were painted. One man in the church, Bert Souders, was a gifted decorator. At that time it was popular to put embossed squares on the ceiling, then painting them a light color, which he did. Mr. Souders also put a pretty design of various colors around as a border just below the ceiling. A furnace also put in the basement to replace the stove that had formerly heated the room." (p. 72) "One day I sat down and began writing names of families that between 1900 and 1916 belonged to and faithfully attended this church. I was amazed at the number. I list the ones that came to my mind: ... Mr. and Mrs. Bert Souders; Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Souders, children Hazel Marie and Edward ... " (p. 72) On page 132, the author talks about the Wayne H. Ball Family, saying, "They moved to Ben Souders' house on Spitler Road in the Spring of 1935 and bought the Charles Durning place ..." On page 129, the author talks about the Akers Family, John and Robert. "Robert was born in 1842 in Hohenwald, Tenn. He married Eliza Humphrey (born in 1843). ... Mr. Akers lived in the Mt. Zion area for many years with his daughters, Mrs. Evie Souders and Mrs. Eliza Abbot after the death of his wife. The home is still standing on Spitler Woods Dr." There is a lot more if you don't have the info. on the Akers. Jane

Nope. And when the wind blows, you still smell it from miles away.

With the recent activity on the board, I thought it might be a good time to ask for help. I have been looking for what happened to Sarah Ray that lived at 540 North Jackson Street, Decatur,IL. She was living there in the 1900 census, then I found her nieces obit that mentions she is still living at that address in July 1906, have looked in the 1910 census and can not find her listed, but don't know what section of the census this address would be to look specifically to see who is living in this house during that time. I believe finding out what happened to Aunt Sarah Ray, will fill in missing pieces in my family search. Any help would be appreciated. Jean

In a message dated 1/17/2004 11:17:31 PM Central Standard Time, GrandmaBigeye@aol.com writes: I am researching the Souders family of Decatur and Mt.Zion. Reply: Any relationship to Ruth Souders, DHS class of 1956? She married Jack Johnson. Jerry Blaylock

Hello, My Aunt Hazel Richard's married a Charlie Stogdill and they are from Decatur, Ill. They moved to Oblong, Illinois. I was born in Decatur and lived there until I was about 13 or 14 I am researching the Souders family of Decatur and Mt.Zion. I am also in the fry family from Illinois. I have enjoyed all the emails. thanks Hazel

Yes, and do you remember the sunken rose garden in Fairview? gayle

I think you are talking about A and W Rootbeer....it was a drive in restaurant with different sized chilled glass mugs. Gayle Carroll

OH GOODNESS.... I remember why aunt taking me to Chaps everytime when I would visit in Decatur as a child. My parents had met at that skating rink. Does anyone remember the fountain that changed colored lights in the little town park? Grandma and i used to walk into town and havea picnic lunch there watching the "magical" lights. Gayle

I thought Centenial was on Condit St. Joann H. Coleman > In a message dated 1/17/04 9:09:51 AM Central Standard Time, > marsha.mcw@mchsi.com writes: > > > Centennial was on Woodford St. . I went to Durfee K - 6 , Centennial 7 - > > 8 , and then to the new Eisenhower Hight school... Such wonderful memories > here...... > > > Marge Hall Leevey > > Decatur > > > > ==== ILMACON Mailing List ==== > Visit the Macon County ILGenWeb page at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmacon/ >

I'll come. I still have a sister in Decatur altho I live in Texas. Joann Higgins Coleman > We should have a Decatur reunion one day this summer! Anyone interested, > contact me at jjjsg@aol.com. I'd be more than happy to have it! We don't know > many people from around here because Steve's been working in California and > I've been traveling all over the U.S. from coast to coast for the past four > months. Hopefully, the family is well, and I'll be able to stay at home for > awhile! Jane > > > ==== ILMACON Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from the list send a message to: ILMACON-L-request@rootsweb.com with unsubscribe as the subject. > To unsubscribe from the digest send a message to: ILMACON-D-request@rootsweb.com with unsubscribe as the subject. >

Yes indeedy! There was a log cabin where Abe Lincoln practiced law...Joann Higgins Coleman > In a message dated 1/17/2004 9:01:24 AM Central Standard Time, > marsha.mcw@mchsi.com writes: > I'd forgotten all about Fairview Park and feeding the ducks ... did it > many-a-time! Wasn't there an Abe Lincoln cabin there too? > > Reply: > > Yes, also a bear cage. > > Jerry Blaylock > > > ==== ILMACON Mailing List ==== > Visit the Macon County ILGenWeb page at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmacon/ >