midwest.net is starting to bounce big time. It was erratic. But now beginning to be more and more. Michelle on Marion maillist who was helping cem lookups is on midwest. Macoupin Gen Soc Mary McKenzie and Cindy Leonard use midwest and they are bouncing at times. If any of you can pass the following on by phone calls, etc, let midwest users know. I tried to send the following to a bunch of midwest users and all bounced. To midwest users: You all may know what the problem is but if it is something the ISP doesn't really know or care about and you want to keep the service from them, I would be writing an email/calling on phone/stopping by their office and telling them about the problems. They may need to just put on more lines and contacting them will encourage them to do that. If you know other midwest users, I would try to contact them and have them contact the ISP, too. And, if nothing helps, you all may have to start looking for another ISP. ohhh, yuk... As long as they don't get many complaints, they are making money at your frustration. Putting on more lines does cost.... Gloria

Part V Girard, Illinois Jan 28, 1937 Dear Lucille, You I love and shall forever Some may change but I will never. If one could paint pictures with wishes, Then without one more adue, What a wonderful painted picture My wishes would paint for you. Your Classmat in Law Clara Alice Wilson --------------- Pana, Ill Feb 11, 1939 Dear Lucile [sic]: May all your years in Joy be passed and each prove Happier than the last. Your Aunt Maude ------------- Girard, Ill May 2 - 37 Dear Lucille, When you get married and live in a shack Teach your children To spit through the cracks Your S.S. Pal Hester White Yours till Board walks & Frogs have Tails. ---------------- April 27, 1937 Dear Lucille: In memories golden casket drop one pearl for me Your friend Irene Yours Till corn flakes ------------ Psalms 37: Nokomis, Ill Feb. 19, 1939 Dear Lucille, We are hoping for you this year a great improvement in your health that you may go forward in your school work as well as the Master's Service. I know you have a good background and a good foundation upon which to stand because your testimony for God is strong. May God Bless you dear. Mrs. & Rev E. D. Kelly ------------- Lucille Beauty is truth Truth Beauty C. Winderlid [very hard to read - truly an autograph & not a signature <G>] ---------- When on this page you look rember [sic] me tho you may not See me. W. H. Wright ----------------- [last page in book] For Get Me Not January 17, 1937 Dear Lucille Elizabeth: By hook or by crook, My verse will be last in this book Your sister Ruth Wright Yours till ice picks, Niagra Falls, bed springs, Kitchen sinks and I die. ----------- [Inside back cover] Jan 22, 1936 Lucile [sic] By hook or by crook, I'll be the last to write in your book. M.S. Remember Chem class Marjorie Sutherland [written in the bottom right corner in pencil - smeared & hard to read] ------ end Part V of V ----------

Part IV Dear Lucille When sailing down the stream of life In a little red canoe I wish you health, wealth and happiness, and room enough for two. Your roommate Doris K. McLaughlin --------- July 14, 1938 Doris Binney East Alton, Ill. Birthday - July 12 --------- [Written upside down] Girard, Ill Mar. 16, 1937 Dear Lucille, You look and look and look, and frown and frown and frown, and think of the girl who spoiled your book By writing in it upside down. a friend, Myrtle Tiek ------------- Girard, Ill Jan 27, 1937 Dear Lucille: When the golden sun is setting and your thoughts are free While of others you are thinking Don't forget to think of Me. Your schoolmate Beaulah Coulter ------------- Jan 28, 1937 Dear Lucille, I write not for beauty I write not for fame, But I write to be remembered, So here engrave my name. Your Pal, Yvonne Stutzman Chem & Civics ------------- May 11, 1938 Carbondale, Ill. Dear Lucille, I can think of you as being one of my best friends in college, and as my room-mate for one term. I guess you will always remember me as the room-mate who ran you away from home to sleep. I hope we shall see each other after our college days. With love, Ruth ------------ Dear Lucille, In the evening of life cherish the remembrance of those who loved thee In its morning. Louvilla Presnell ------- end Part IV -------

Part III [Note: When you see the words "For Get Me Not", they were always written with one word in each corner of the page.] Nokomis, Ill Feb. 20, 1939 Dear Granddaughter: I am exceedingly glad of the life and aims of my eldest daughter of my youngest son. Hope everyone of my Grandchildren will aim as high as you. Mrs. W. H. Wright --------------------- For Get Me Not January 28, 1937 My dear Lucille, Labor for learning Before you grow old, For learning is better Than silver or gold. Silver and gold will vanish away, But learning is a flower That will never stray. Yours Till Your Friend Always "horse-files" Helen Dunn ------------ March 16, 1937 Girard, Illinois Round as the ring Heat has no end; So is my love for you, my friend. Your classmate, Gwendolyn Burn -------------- Girard, Illinois G.T.H.S. March 16, 1937 Dear Lucille: I'll tell you a little secret If you'll promise not to tell If you like me as I like you You like me pretty well. Your friend and classmate Genevieve E. Vaughn Forget-me-not April 15 { twins 1920 { for always [Lucille's & apprarently Genevieve's birthdate] --------------- Girard, Ill May 21, 1937 Dear Lucille: I have enjoyed our work together. I hope you are able to continue "our work." Yours, Forest Montgomery ---------------- G.T.H.S. Jan. 21, 1937 Dear Lucille: Lucille is your name, Single is your station. God bless the little boy that makes an alteration. Your S.S. Pal, Louise Vogel Yours till the cat climbs the Sat. Evening Post Remember our Eco. & Law classes ---- end Part III ----

Part II Dear Lucille: It is easy to write in your book. For many it is difficult to decide just what might be appropriate. During twelve years of high school teaching I have found you one of the most dependable. I know you will do well in college and in whatever you endevor thereafter. Sincerely C.E. Rieschauer --------- Dear Lucille I am happy to add a few words to your book. If all students were like you, teaching would be a great joy. I am sure your fine attitude will be a great benefit as you go on in life. May the future bring you much happiness and success. Sincerely, Edith S. Coppin --------- Dear Lucille, Best wish for all future events in your life. May you meet life's problems as expertly as you have those in school. Sincerely, May L Blackburn ----------- Jan 18, 1937 Dear Lucille, When the golden sun is sinking, and the path you no more you trod, I hope that your name in gold Will be written in the autograph of God. Your Friend Eillen Riffey ------------- 4/29/37 Dear Lucille: When you are in a drug store; Remember me as a pill Vinna [could be Vivian?] ---------- J. Boswell ---- end Part II ----

Part I Inside cover: Lucille Wright Girard, Illinois Title Page: School Day Treasure of Lucille Wright My Teachers [Apparently spaces were put whenever she didn't know the first name] 1 & 2. Mrs. Fanny Madglin 3. Miss Hazel Dunn 4 & 5. Miss Pauline Kerr 6. Mr. Carl Garrett, Mr. Hansen Miss Aline Kerr, Mrs. Taylor 7. Mr. Podshadley, Mrs. Baird Mrs. Miss Miss Ruth Campbell, Miss 8. Miss Muller, Mr. Snider 9. Miss Hester Barry, Miss Williams Miss Ruth Risman 10 Miss Ruth Sneed, Miss Hester Barry Miss Mary Stephenson, Mr. Phil Allen 10[sic] Miss Mary Blackburn, Miss Sara Miner, Mr. C.C. Rushauer, Miss May Ragland 11 Miss Eunice Olinger, Mr. Orin Fleck Mr. Harold Hays, Miss Georgia Donaldson 12 Mr. C. C. Pushauer, Mr. Orin Fleck Mr. Forest Montgomery, Miss Dearborn Miss May Blackburn --- end Part I ----

Go for it. Bet I'm kin to everyone in that thar book.<g> gf At 07:26 PM 7/6/99 -0500, you wrote: >I've just found something wonderful! My Mom's autograph book from high school! (Lucille Wright >Shuflin, 1937 valedictorian, Girard Township High School). > >Yes I will submit it to the archives, but what I'd like to do is post items here first so I can have >help with the names I can't read or decipher. > >Gloria, just give me the go ahead & I'll start typing! > >Becky Shuflin Hargett > > >==== ILMACOUP Mailing List ==== >To post a message so everyone on ILMACOUP-L or ILMACOUP-D receives it, send the message to: > ILMACOUP-L@rootsweb.com >It will then be sent on to everyone in both ILMACOUP-L or ILMACOUP-D. You don't need to send it explicitly to both. > >

I've just found something wonderful! My Mom's autograph book from high school! (Lucille Wright Shuflin, 1937 valedictorian, Girard Township High School). Yes I will submit it to the archives, but what I'd like to do is post items here first so I can have help with the names I can't read or decipher. Gloria, just give me the go ahead & I'll start typing! Becky Shuflin Hargett

Hi Friends: Looking for info on Margaret Ward b. abt. 1807, possibly in TN. Died 15 July 1883 in Macoupin Co. Was married to William C. Adams. Seeking info on Margaret's parents. Joyce McKinnon Lockport, IL

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Am trying to find info on Lydia Button, Born in 1794 in Madison County, Married David Bentley in 1821...have lots of info on the Bentley's Think she's buried in Wayne Cemetery in Dorchester. Can't find anything about Ms. Button's parents, grandparents, etc. Would appreciate any info - Thank You. Jana Barnett Clute, Texas

Hi all, I have just discovered that I have to make a trip to Illinois. While I'm there I'm gonna take a couple of days to go to Macoupin County. If you would like for me to do some lookups in records or obits let me know before Friday. Good Luck Patti

In a message dated 6/28/99 6:59:58 AM Central Daylight Time, jereb@accessus.net writes: << Looking for any information on the following: Lizzie BRADEN of Scottville, IL. Macoupin County, she was 26 years old and married in the house of John HICK (s) ? in North Palmyra Township to John M. SAMPLE on 20 Oct 1878. John M. SAMPLE of Waverly, Ill. Morgan County gave his age as 20 years old and his father was Thomas O. SAMPLE. George W. BULLOCK was the Justice of the Peace. Jere Braden P. O. Box 313 Delavan, IL 61734 >> Hi, I don't know if there is any connection, but I looked up Sample in my book Morgan County Family History, 1976, and here are some excerpts: Under a biography of the Jeremiah Cox family, it states that a Charles Cox (1821-1885) of Jacksonville had a daughter Harriet Cox, who married JOHN SAMPLE. No dates are given for them. It explains that Harriet and her sister Hannah (Cox) Long lived most of their lives on adjoining farms. It states that descendants of Harriet Cox Sample still living in the county are: Eloise Hunter Newbern, Garald Sample, and Larry Sample and grandchildren. Perhaps some of these named descendants are still around and could be of some assistance to you. Good luck! Juli Claussen

Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 02:07:48 -0400 I helped Mr Stone with some cemetery transcriptions. Passing his msg on if anyone wants to communicate with him. gf ------------ From: J STONE <j.stone2@worldnet.att.net> Reply-To: j.stone2@worldnet.att.net X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.04 [en]C-WNS2.5 (Win95; I) To: glofra@townsqr.com Subject: Looking for graves Hi. I was looking at the web site. I am looking for Joshua Pitman Clevenger grave. I notice the listing of all the cemt. and though maybe you'll also have the listing of who is buried in them. I am also interested in knowing where Michael B. Clevenger is buried. I was told that he had two different grave sites in Macoupin Co. area. Any help would be welcome. Thank you for your time. Looking for Clevenger's: ------------------ Gloria Frazier Macoupin County ILGenWeb County Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmacoup/macoupin.htm

Does anyone know if their is a historian for Chesterfield. I am looking for information on who owned businesses there in the early 1900's--specifically blacksmithing. Thanks, Pat

HAPPY FOURTH to all of you!!!! Be safe. Gloria ************************ Cindy Leonard forwarded this to me and thot it was fitting for tomorrow. --- WHAT HAPPENED TO THE SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE? Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? They gave us a free and independent America. The history books never told you a lot of what happened in the Revolutionary War. We didn't just fight the British. We were British subjects at that time and we fought our own government! Some of us take these liberties so much for granted...We shouldn't!!! So, take a couple of minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and silently thank these patriots. It's not much to ask for the price they paid.... Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army, another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War. They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. What kind of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation owners; men of means, well educated. But they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured. Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags. Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward. Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton. At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt. Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months. John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished. A few weeks later he died from exhaustion and a broken heart. Norris and Livingston suffered similar fates. Such were the stories and sacrifices of the American Revolution. These were not wild eyed, rabble-rousing ruffians. They were soft-spoken men of means and education. They had security, but they valued liberty more. Standing tall, straight, and unwavering, they pledged: "For the support of this declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of the divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor." ------------------ Gloria Frazier Macoupin County ILGenWeb County Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmacoup/macoupin.htm

Linda, Try this URL link: http://www.shawhan.com/Lair_history.html Your Lairs are almost certainly related to my Lair ancestors, many of whom settled near Cynthianna, Harrison County, KY in the late 18th Century. > -----Original Message----- > From: lara93 [mailto:lara93@gateway.net] > Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 1999 10:36 AM > To: ILMACOUP-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ILMACOUP-L] LAIR FAMILY > > > I've been working on the Macoupin Co. LAIR Families for over 20 > years. My ultimate goal is to finalize this research for a > comprehensive book of the known descendants of Charles & Nancy > LAIR through their 5 sons and 2 known daughters. > > Does anyone know where Charles & Nancy LAIR are buried? Also, > need burial location for their son Samuel W. LAIR and wife, > Elizabeth (MILLER) and son John Austin LAIR. William BRIDGES > (husband of dau. Jane LAIR.) > > Need dates of death and burial information for their son, William > L. LAIR & his wife, Martha. Daughters Jane (LAIR) BRIDGES and > Catherine (LAIR) PRICHARD. Wm. L., Jane and Catherine were alive > 1880 (census). > > I would like to be able to complete the "original LAIR family" > before completion of book. Will share and exchange. > > Linda Arnold > Menifee, CA > Arnold > Menifee, CA > > > ==== ILMACOUP Mailing List ==== > Please send questions, comments and ideas for the Macoupin > County, ILGenWeb Home Page and Mail List to: > Eric Adcock, Macoupin County, IL GenWeb Coordinator - > eadcock@dave-world.ne > Kathleen Mirabella, Macoupin County, ILGenWeb Mail List Manager - > KathieMir@aol.com >

The following story is one of the many stories written by Dempsey B. Sawyer. Mr. Sawyer wrote some of his stories when he was in his 92nd year. They were passed down to his descendants, one of whom is Mrs. William Simons of Stau8nton, where this was obtained. We thought this would be of interest to people in the Staunton area. (As appeared in the South Central Searcher in April, 1981) Cindy Leonard The Fourth of July is no longer celebrated as it was in the days of my youth. I will try to describe one such celebration. Farmer families from all the neighborhood gathered at Staunton. Just north of town beside the road stood a big old wild cherry tree which was a landmark. There the people gathered to form a procession which was led by a brass band and a flag bearer. This flag bearer and his horse and his dog attracted much attention. He was an old gentleman named William Purdy. The horse had been a cavalry horse in the Civil War. He had belonged to Mr. Purdy's son, Doc, who rode him in the battle of Pea Ridge. Doc was captured and never heard of afterwards. It was supposed that he died in a Confederate Prison. Mr. Purdy was fortunate to recover the horse which was named Dutch, and Dutch lived a life of leisure ever after. Mr. Purdy lived alone except that he had a little black dog for a constant companion. He lived near the home of my cousin Molly Wilder. He ate his meals at her house. The dog had his chair at the table with the family where he sat quietly waiting for a morsel of food to be put in his mouth occasionally by his master. Now the procession got under way with Mr. Purdy leading on old Dutch, carrying a large flag and with the little dog perched behind him on the broad flat back of old Dutch, the horse prancing to the music of the band and the dog barking at everyone who came near. They stole the show. And so the procession was led to a grove where a speaker's platform had been erected. After music by the band, a young lawyer read from the Constitution that all men are born free and equal and all have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and also that the American Colonies are, and of a right ought to be free and independent states. Then this same young lawyer delivered a spread-eagle Fourth of July oration followed by more band music. Before dismissing the crowd for dinner, the chairman, Mr. Shirley reported to the crowd that President Garfield had been shot and was in critical condition. The old gentleman raised his hands and said "My God what is this country coming to?" When Lincoln was killed this same Garfield, a congressman then, stood before an excited crowd and said "God reigns and the Government at Washington still stands." That was still true when he was killed. Then the ceremonies were adjourned for dinner. Every family had brought plenty of good things to eat and they were spread on the ground in the shade where everyone ate his fill. There was a dance floor where those so inclined could "shake a leg" in square dances. There were other sports such as foot races and tug-of-war for those who wished to show their strength. There was a stand where refreshments were sold and a barrel of free lemonade. On some such occasions prizes were given to winners of stunts such as climbing a greased pole or catching and holding a greased pig. A ten foot pole would be set in the ground and thoroughly greased. A five dollar bill would be placed on top of it for the one who could climb up there and get it. Or one who could catch and hold a greased pig would win five dollars. There were not many winners. And now at evening many went back to town to see the fire-works to be set off as soon as it was dark - then home tired, but satisfied that the glorious Fourth of July had been fittingly celebrated once more. NOTE: President Garfield was shot July 2, 1881 by Charles Guiteau.

I've been working on the Macoupin Co. LAIR Families for over 20 years. My ultimate goal is to finalize this research for a comprehensive book of the known descendants of Charles & Nancy LAIR through their 5 sons and 2 known daughters. Does anyone know where Charles & Nancy LAIR are buried? Also, need burial location for their son Samuel W. LAIR and wife, Elizabeth (MILLER) and son John Austin LAIR. William BRIDGES (husband of dau. Jane LAIR.) Need dates of death and burial information for their son, William L. LAIR & his wife, Martha. Daughters Jane (LAIR) BRIDGES and Catherine (LAIR) PRICHARD. Wm. L., Jane and Catherine were alive 1880 (census). I would like to be able to complete the "original LAIR family" before completion of book. Will share and exchange. Linda Arnold Menifee, CA Arnold Menifee, CA

FYI LDS has just released its windows version of PAF 4.0 and it is free. If you are interested go here: http://www.familysearch.org/OtherResources/Other_Resources.asp scroll down to the bottom and click on it. I downloaded it this am but haven't really gotten a chance to check it out yet. -- Debi Fort Myers, FL df620@gate.net - - - - - - - - Funny, I don't remember being absent minded