Did your Macoupin ancestor receive a US Patent? To find out go to _http://www.google.com/patents_ (http://www.google.com/patents) and enter ancestors name or just enter Macoupin. I could sure use Herbert Durston's, April 5, 1892, patent for a Mole Trap. Seems Macoupin County, IL has many inventors. Happy Hunting, Kathie Mirabella Macoupin County, IL Mail List Manager http://www.macoupinctygenealogy.org/