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