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 See your message below ... Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2007 2:04 AM To: [email protected] Subject: ILMACOUP Digest, Vol 2, Issue 11 Found these marriages - _http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/GenealogyMWeb/marrsrch.html_ (http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/GenealogyMWeb/marrsrch.html) : BRANHAM, THOMAS L SHELY, MARY F 12/17/1856 / 00002728 MACOUPIN Kathie