Not sure if this will help anyone, but this is the obituary of my great-great-grandmother Sarah Elizabeth James Lemarr. I have the original scanned and would be glad to send it if anyone is interested. Regina Obituary Column of Sarah E. James Lemarr MRS. I. N. LEMARR GONE MOTHER OF LARGE FAMILY LIVES TO A GOOD OLD AGE Mrs. Sarah E. James, daughter of Adam and Deliah James, was born in Whiteside County Illinois July 30, 1836. She moved to Macoupin County Illinois with her parents when a girl, and was raised to womanhood about one half mile west of the Goshen Church. She professed a hope in Christ early in life. She was married to Issac N. LeMarr August 19, 1856. He preceded her in death June 30, 1916. To this union eleven children were born, five of whom died in infancy and early childhood. Two sons and four daughters survived, namely F. M LeMarr, Carlinville, Illinois; Martha J. Hoyt, Independance, Kan., Isaac N. LeMarr Jr., Barr, Illinois; Elsie L. Cole, Hettick, Illinois; Rachael M. Wiser, Independance, Kan., Emma A. Richie, Springfield, Illinois. There are twenty grandchildren and Twenty-two great grandchildren besides relatives and friends including one sister, Mrs. Deliah A. Sheplar of Nash, Okla., left to morn her departure. In 1871 when the Baptist Church was organized at Goshen, she with her husband united with the church and remained a consistent member of that organization until the time of her death, which occurred at the home of Mrs. Emma Richie, 1423 S Pasfield, Springfield, Illinois, on December 13, 1921 at 4:55 p.m. where she had resided for the past 3 years. Age 85 years, 5 months and 14 days. <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> Check out free AOL at http://free.aol.com/thenewaol/index.adp. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, millions of free high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and much more.

Not sure if this will help anyone, but this is the obituary of my great-great-grandfather Isaac Newton Lemarr. I have the original scanned and would be glad to send it if anyone is interested. Regina Obituary Column of I. N. Lemarr Isaac Newton Lemarr was born in Clayborn county, East Tennesse, May 18, 1829, and died at his home in Palmyra, Ill., at 8:03 a m, June 30, 1916, age 87 years, 1 month and 12 days. In the year of 1855 when Mr. Lemarr was in his 26th year he emigrated from Tennessee to near Palmyra, and worked as a day laborer until the following year when on August 19, 1856, he was united in marriage with Sarah E. James, daughter of Adam and Delilah James. To this union eleven children were born, five of whom died in infancy and early childhood, and two sons and four daughters surviving, namely: F. M. Lemarr of Palmyra; Martha J. Hoyt, of Leedey, Okla.; Isaac N. Lemarr, Jr., of Barr; Elsie L. Cole, of Palmyra; Rachael M. Wiser, of Custer, Okla; Emily A. Richie, of Springfield. Besides these children he leaves a widow, 80 years of age, two living brothers, 21 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives to mourn his departure. For three years following his marriage he lived one-half mile west of Goshen in a house that has long since disappeared. Then he took up his residence one-fourth mile east of Goshen farm where he remained until 1874 when he returned to his Goshen farm where he remained until about four months ago when he took up his residence in Palmyra and where his death occurred. Mr. Lemarr made a profession of religion at the meeting held by Rev. Joel Turner, at Goshen school house in the year 1871, and united in the organization of the Goshen Baptist church at that time and of which church he has always remained a faithful member. Mr. Lemarr was of a rugged physical nature and up to within a few months prior to his death was able to do manual labor far beyond most men of his years. He was brought up in habits of industry and never objected to any kind of labor merely because it was hard to do. He was a close observer both of men and surroundings, being quick to detect hypocrisy or lack of sincerity in men, and quick also to reason from cause to effect in things. At the same time he was liberal in his views with regard to other people, always making allowance for the frailties and weaknesses of human nature which a long life had given him opportunity to observe. As to the moral side of his nature it is enough to say that his life was absolutely clean, and the writer of these lines having known the deceased intimately for more than 40 years knows of no better example of satisfying companionship than that of the deceased neighbor and his aged wife. Mr. Lemarr was a deeply religious nature. 45 years continuous membership in one church testifies, somewhat, to this, but that is far from being all. Those who knew him well cannot fail to remember the hundreds, yes, the thousands of times his voice was heard in public worship, and during his half century of residence near Goshen church his home was always hospitably open to the minister of the gospel and his door was never closed against the poor or the wayfarer. In the last talk of the writer of these lines had with Mr. Lemarr, he asked me what was the sweetest thing in the world. Not understanding what he had in mind, I was unable to answer, and he said, "I can tell you; it is a clear conscience." Wise old man. Truly, there is no sweeter thing in the world than a clear conscience; and I only hope that when I reach the end of my journey my conscience may be as clear as that of the kind old neighbor whom we now bid farewell. The funeral was held at the Baptist church in Palmyra, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. A large congregation was present. The services were conducted by Rev. W. E. Vaughn, of Carlinville, and were impressive. The interment was in the Palmyra cemetery. <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> Check out free AOL at http://free.aol.com/thenewaol/index.adp. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, millions of free high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and much more.

It may have been from the National Archives. MANY years ago I sent for my 2nd great grandfather's, John Granville Stokes, Civil War pension records. They sent me many pages and I was a very happy camper. A few years ago I was in Washington DC and just for fun I decided to look at his actual pension records. Much to my surprise there were medical records I had not been sent. Maybe they have some policy not to send medical records? Happy Hunting, Kathie ------------------------------- Hi all, Many years ago when I was doing some Civil War research at the National Archives, it was necessary to make more than one request in order to get complete copies of the records. For instance pension records were a separate request from service records which were separate from medical records. I haven't done any research there lately, so I don't know the current policy, but it may be the same now. Carol _________________________________________________________________ With tax season right around the corner, make sure to follow these few simple tips. http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/PreparationTips/PreparationTips.aspx?icid=HMFebtagline

Hi, Maybe I'm missing the point completely, but that sounds like a record of savings bonds issued during WWII. My Mom used to buy them and keep track of them... ? Sue McMurry -------------- Original message from [email protected]: -------------- > Hi, > > I have a book - "Johnny Miller or Truth and Perseverance" by Felix Weiss. > On inside cover is handwritten in pencil - Bayard Barlou Xmas 1884. > > Barlom could be Barton/Barlou/Barlou or Burton. > > In the back of the book has dates of 1942, 1943 and 1944. On one page is > listed "Babie Bonds: Series E. On other page is listed "Cam Bonds". > > Is this anyone's ancestors? No luck finding Bayard Barlom on the 1880 > census so far. My grandmother, Rita Wheeler McDermott, had the book. She was > from Macoupin County, IL. > > Happy Hunting, > > Kathie > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message

Thanks Cindy, I've been trying to find info on my ggggrandmother for years. I've been to Carlinville Library and had a hard time finding anything there. (There wasn't anyone working in the genealogy room.) All I know is: Mary Elizabeth Leonard b. Feb.26, 1834 KY. d. Aug. 3, 1930 Alton, IL. 1st. Marriage Daniel Pruitt 12 Jun 1853 Macoupin CO. 2nd. Marriage William Sunderland from Ohio 9 Dec. 1855 Macoupin CO. (My ggggrandfather died from disease from C.W.) 3rd Marriage Alexander Eller 23 Nov. 1874 Macoupin CO. I found 1 brother: John Leonard b. abt.1822 KY. He was in Macoupin CO. for awhile but I lost track of him in Madison CO in 1902. (Because of his age he must have died) I'm hoping to find Mary's Parents and William's Parents at the Genealogical Society. My dad didn't know much about his family. He was so excited when I told him his gggrandfather's name. Dad's health is now critical and I'm hoping I can tell him more about his family. Thanks, Mary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck & Cindy Leonard" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 8:17 PM Subject: Re: [ILMACOUP] Genealogical Society > Our society's address: > > Macoupin County Genealogical Society > P.O. Box 95 > Staunton, IL 62088 > > Our library is housed in the Staunton Public Library. Our archivist is > Lil > Ashley & you can contact her at our address as above. > > Is there something I can do for you in the meantime? > > Cindy Leonard, Treasurer > Macoupin County Genealogical Society > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mary Wallendorff" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 7:00 PM > Subject: [ILMACOUP] Genealogical Society > > >> I was just on the Macoupin County Genealogical Society website and > couldn't find an address. They have a mailing address but I need to know > where it is so I can go there. I know Staunton but where in Staunton? > Also, > Does anyone know the best time to go? Thanks, Mary >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Our society's address: Macoupin County Genealogical Society P.O. Box 95 Staunton, IL 62088 Our library is housed in the Staunton Public Library. Our archivist is Lil Ashley & you can contact her at our address as above. Is there something I can do for you in the meantime? Cindy Leonard, Treasurer Macoupin County Genealogical Society ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Wallendorff" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 7:00 PM Subject: [ILMACOUP] Genealogical Society > I was just on the Macoupin County Genealogical Society website and couldn't find an address. They have a mailing address but I need to know where it is so I can go there. I know Staunton but where in Staunton? Also, Does anyone know the best time to go? Thanks, Mary > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

I was just on the Macoupin County Genealogical Society website and couldn't find an address. They have a mailing address but I need to know where it is so I can go there. I know Staunton but where in Staunton? Also, Does anyone know the best time to go? Thanks, Mary

Find your ancestors from the comfort of your own computer. The St. Louis Genealogical Society will host a free program on "Missouri Research from Home," presented by Pam Porter Saturday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters on Lindbergh, just south of Highway 40.

Thanks Gloria! Just went to the new webpage and I agree this is a great idea. I am sure there are many stories out there to be told. I know I have at least one and maybe two to submit for the new page. Linda R.F. Arnold Menifee, California

In a message dated 2/19/2007 2:46:36 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: My cousin did this research, don't know where he located it . He probably was able to find it in the National Archives collections as he is writing a book and has all sorts of stuff like this that he has been collecting over the years. Sorry I can't be more specific than that. Carol It may have been from the National Archives. MANY years ago I sent for my 2nd great grandfather's, John Granville Stokes, Civil War pension records. They sent me many pages and I was a very happy camper. A few years ago I was in Washington DC and just for fun I decided to look at his actual pension records. Much to my surprise there were medical records I had not been sent. Maybe they have some policy not to send medical records? Happy Hunting, Kathie

Sounds like a good web site addition to me. But I found Simeon in the 10th mustered in Morgan Co. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilcivilw/r050/010-b-in.htm You mentioned the 101st? I have started the page at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmacoup/war/cw_stor1.htm Gloria At 12:49 PM 2/19/2007, you wrote: >Fellow listers: I was just sent a report about my great-uncle, Simeon >Dugger, who died of his wounds in the Civil War. It is a medical report of >Simeon's gunshot wound of the shoulder and is quite explicit. I am >wondering if there is someone who is collecting this type of information >about Macoupin Co. Civil War soldiers? > > Uncle Simeon Dugger was from Scottville and was a new recruit in the 101st >Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was fighting in the Battle of Kennesaw >Mountain, GA when he was wounded. We believe his brother (Elvis Dugger) >and 2 other friends(George and James Anderton from Franklin, IL) deserted >and took Simeon to Nashville to the military hospital there, then returned >to duty with their unit-- although this is an assumption on our part. If >anyone knows more details about this we would certainly love to know more. > >Simeon worked on the farm of Isaac Owens prior to his enlistment in the >101st. He is buried in Scottville West Cemetery next to his mother, Dilly >King Pritchett Dugger, and his two brothers Isaac and Elvis. > >Sincerely, >Carol Dugger >Rio Vista CA > > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >[email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >quotes in the subject and the body of the message

In a message dated 2/19/2007 9:50:03 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: I am wondering if there is someone who is collecting this type of information about Macoupin Co. Civil War soldiers? This is wonderful. Where were you able to find this information? I would like to find info on a few ancestors as well. Thank you. Missi

Hi, I have a book - "Johnny Miller or Truth and Perseverance" by Felix Weiss. On inside cover is handwritten in pencil - Bayard Barlou Xmas 1884. Barlom could be Barton/Barlou/Barlou or Burton. In the back of the book has dates of 1942, 1943 and 1944. On one page is listed "Babie Bonds: Series E. On other page is listed "Cam Bonds". Is this anyone's ancestors? No luck finding Bayard Barlom on the 1880 census so far. My grandmother, Rita Wheeler McDermott, had the book. She was from Macoupin County, IL. Happy Hunting, Kathie

This was not in the medical records, although what we had in his pension files included brief medical data. This was obtained from another source and I don't know where he got it. He does a huge amount of reading and finds all sorts of obscure records in them. Sorry I can't help you more than that. I do know that when one requests military pension papers from NARA that you have to specifically ask them to include ALL the pertinent files such as medical or they will only do a short version of the files. Carol -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 12:32 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ILMACOUP] Civil War story - National Archives Cicil Warmedical records In a message dated 2/19/2007 2:46:36 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: My cousin did this research, don't know where he located it . He probably was able to find it in the National Archives collections as he is writing a book and has all sorts of stuff like this that he has been collecting over the years. Sorry I can't be more specific than that. Carol It may have been from the National Archives. MANY years ago I sent for my 2nd great grandfather's, John Granville Stokes, Civil War pension records. They sent me many pages and I was a very happy camper. A few years ago I was in Washington DC and just for fun I decided to look at his actual pension records. Much to my surprise there were medical records I had not been sent. Maybe they have some policy not to send medical records? Happy Hunting, Kathie ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Gloria, thanks, I typoed that one for sure! Double checked it with Simeon Dugger's pension records and he was in the 10th Illinois. It was George Anderton who was in Co H, 32nd Illinois Infantry, and James Anderton who was in Co H, 101st. Elvis Dugger, Simeon's younger brother, was in Co H, 32nd IL as well. Carol

In a message dated 2/17/2007 8:15:05 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Kathy, in ref to the marriage record you found on ANCESTRY.COM for Thomas L. Branham married to Mary F. SHELY on 12/17/1856 00002728 Macoupin Co... I cannot find this listing. Rather on ANCESTRY.COM I find ... Branham, Thomas L to SHELLY, Mary F m 25 Dec 1856 in MACON Co Ill. County Court House record on film 0983125-0983126 Surely there aren't two Thomas L Branham & Mary F. Shely or Shelly Surely they didn't get married twice? How do I find which is correct? Maybe they did get married twice, who knows! Thanks for your assistance again ... Nickie Hi, I did not find it on ANCESTRY.com. Found on Illinois State Archives Databases (free to use) _http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases.html_ (http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases.html) >From above site select Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900 - _http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/marriage.html_ (http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/marriage.html) Do a search on the name Branham, Thomas (in all counties) - and below is the only Thomas Branham married to a Mary Shely: BRANHAM, THOMAS L SHELY, MARY F 12/17/1856 / 00002728 MACOUPIN I checked Ancesty.com and see what you are talking about. I suggest you obtain the marriage application from Macoupin County (directions are on Illinois web site.) Also try to obtain copy of County Court House record on film 0983125-0983126. Is it possible they obtained marriage license in Macoupin and were married in Macon? This is a good one. Please let us know results. Happy Hunting, Kathie

My cousin did this research, don't know where he located it . He probably was able to find it in the National Archives collections as he is writing a book and has all sorts of stuff like this that he has been collecting over the years. Sorry I can't be more specific than that. Carol -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 11:18 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ILMACOUP] Civil War story In a message dated 2/19/2007 9:50:03 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: I am wondering if there is someone who is collecting this type of information about Macoupin Co. Civil War soldiers? This is wonderful. Where were you able to find this information? I would like to find info on a few ancestors as well. Thank you. Missi ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Fellow listers: I was just sent a report about my great-uncle, Simeon Dugger, who died of his wounds in the Civil War. It is a medical report of Simeon's gunshot wound of the shoulder and is quite explicit. I am wondering if there is someone who is collecting this type of information about Macoupin Co. Civil War soldiers? Uncle Simeon Dugger was from Scottville and was a new recruit in the 101st Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was fighting in the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, GA when he was wounded. We believe his brother (Elvis Dugger) and 2 other friends(George and James Anderton from Franklin, IL) deserted and took Simeon to Nashville to the military hospital there, then returned to duty with their unit-- although this is an assumption on our part. If anyone knows more details about this we would certainly love to know more. Simeon worked on the farm of Isaac Owens prior to his enlistment in the 101st. He is buried in Scottville West Cemetery next to his mother, Dilly King Pritchett Dugger, and his two brothers Isaac and Elvis. Sincerely, Carol Dugger Rio Vista CA

Thank you for the cookbook info... Chuck & Cindy Leonard <[email protected]> wrote: The Macoupin County Genealogical Society printed a cookbook: Cookin' From Macoupin for our 25th anniversary. Copies of this cookbook are available until they are sold out. Price is now $5.00 per book plus $2.50 p/h. Check to Macoupin County Genealogical SOciety, P.O. Box 95, Staunton, IL 62088. Put on outside of envelope: Cookbook. ----- Original Message ----- From: "R." To: Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 9:38 AM Subject: [ILMACOUP] cook book > Hello, > > A while ago several people submitted old family recipes to this newslist. Was that ever put into a book form and for sale to the public? If so...Where can I buy a copy? > > Ray > [formerly of Tx., now in Ky.] > > > > > --------------------------------- > Get your own web address. > Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. Ask your question on Yahoo! Answers.

I appreciate your kind words of praise...but...I could Not have made the Name Index without ALL the work, time and effort put forth by those that came before me. Thank You, Gloria, for allowing me to be part of the *team*. Sincerely, Rose Hyde [email protected]