Hello: I understand the 1850 Mortality Index shows the death of William Montgomery, 60-some years, in Madison County. Was Wm Montgomery the same gentleman who joined General Whiteside, and eight others, in the Indian chase, following the killings of Mrs. Reagan and the Moore children? <fontfamily><param>Times</param><bigger> At three o'clock in the morning a messenger was dispatched with the tidings to Fort Russell. At dawn of day the scene of tragedy was sought, and the bodies gathered for burial. They were buried the same day, in three graves, carefully dug, with boards laid beneath, beside, and above the bodies. There were no men to make coffins. The news soon spread, and it was not long before Gen. Whiteside, with nine others, gave pursuit. Among the number were James Preuitt, Abraham Preuitt, Jame Stockden, Wm. Montgomery, Peter Wagoner and others. <bigger>Any information about William Montgomery would be appreciated. </bigger>Tom Davis Oceanside, California </bigger></fontfamily>

Looking for evidence of a marriage between Alvin Edgar Thompson and Mae/Mabel/Melanie Nicholas around 1928 in Madison County. Our library has a marrriage index for marriages between 1860 and 1920 does anyone know if Madison county has anything like this. If so would anyone be interested in doing a lookup for me? Thank you, Nancy Conrad

I am trying to find some information about a cousin - ELISHA BOYD GRANTHAM, died July 1, 1954 in Granite City (was former Mayor and I believe he owned several businesses in the town) and his two wifes 1) Mary (Porter) Grantham (no information) and Anna (Rice) Grantham (died after July 1) Are they listed in you books? any help or information you could give me would be greatly appreciated to help close out this branch of the family tree. I would also be more than happy to pay for paper copies of any material you may have on Elisah, Mary and/or Anna. Thank you Maureen Johnson 6 Rockaway Court Lynn MA 01902-3522

Looking to contact anyone else researching the families of William Bates, Abel Moore, Madison Williams, Joseph Williams, and Jedidah hedden and others, Joseph meyer

Dear list I am new to the list so I thought the first thing to do should be to list the surnames I am researching. In Highland ,Marine area I am researching the names,Accola,Hurlemann,Juon, Trautner,Winter, Batzler ,Leutwiler ,Debley .They are German ,Swiss who arrived between 1844 and 1860 . In the Granite City ,Madison ,Venice area I am researching the names ,Rees , Ryckman ,Bojezak ,Kaatman ,Hunt ,Offerman ,Peters . Some of these names are also from the St. Louis area. I am very interested in sharing information with anyone interested. David Rees Dmreeser@aol.com

Edward FOUNTAIN was born circa 1778 in Virginia. His parents were Joseph & Mary (Goode) FONTAINE. Edward is listed on the 1810 Christain County Kentucky census as Edward FOWNTIN with a wife, 2 daughters & 1 son. He is listed on the 1818/1820 Madison County Illinois census with 20 people in his residence, 12 over 21 & 8 children. In 1816 in Madison County Illinois he applied for a permit to open a tavern and he served on a jury in 1820 there. In 1830 he was on the Madison County Missouri census. In 1850 we found him on the Wayne County Illlinois census at age 72, with wife Elizabeth age 41, daughter Ariminta age 13, son Granville age 10 & son McDonald age 4. Also on the 1850 Wayne County Illinois census were Joseph FOUNTAIN age 42 b circa 1808 KY, Henry FOUNTAIN age 27 b circa 1823 MO, and Pleasant Edward FOUNTAIN age 21 b 1829 Madison County Illinois. On the 1860 Wayne County Illinois census only Henry FOUNTAIN's widow Elizabeth & children Mary A, Louisa & Stephen were listed. We know Pleasant FOUNTAIN married to Melvina TUCKER moved to Missouri, Arkansas and then to Kansas. We do not know where the others went. We need proof that Joseph, Henry & Pleasant were Edward's sons & if not we need help finding their parents. The court house in Wayne County Illinois burned down in 1886 so locating records is a problem. We are stuck in our research on Edward FOUNTAIN and are asking for help from anyone who has informaiton on him, his wives, and his ancestors. We will gladly share any information we have.

Looking for QUIGLEY that ties to Aaron Quigley or to any Quigley from New Jersey. Aaron was in the 1820 census for St. Clair and later in Gallatin Co. Believe the Quigley's could have been in any of these counties, St. Clair, Madison, Calhoun, Randolph, Monroe, Greene, Macoupin or Jersey. Any help would be greatly appriciated. Dave Acampo, CA

Am looking for any info on the family of Eunice Foster, b. ca 1810, probably Madison county, d. 1840, Madison county, m. 3 August 1832, William Anderson. Children: Gertrude Anderson, b. 1833, Madison county, m.?, d.?; Jerusha Anderson, b. 19 January 1836, Madison county, d. 27 December, 1921, m. 25 July, 1824 in Dubuque, IA., Michael Karrick; James William Anderson, b. 1838, Madison county, d. ?, m.? Also, can anyone tell me if there was a "plague" of some sort around 1840 in Madison county? Eunice and her husband died within months of each other. They were both probably in their 30's at the time of death. -- Mike Williams

Dear Friends, Just wanted to let you all know that Barbara Hitch of Edwardsville, IL and I are cousins! Our GGFathers (her Edward Louis (1852-1943) and my Frederick (1847-1912) were brothers!. You all were helping me look in Macoupin and Madison and other places for my Cordums back in March and April and now Barbara and I are exchanging lots of information here in July and August. It just took some time for us to get together... I am so excited about finding out about my GGGParents from Germany. Any other Cordum information you see will be gratefully accepted. Thanks for all of your help. Mary Ann (Smallwood) Bolton Bailey, CO & Mililani, HI

Does anyone know if Madison county has a birth and marriage index? My county has these in the library. If Madison does would someone be willing to do a lookup? I need any children born between 1900 to 1920 to Gustav NICHOLAS and Katherine nee PESHA or PECHA. I also need to know if a marriage occured between Mae/Mable/Melanie NICHOLAS and Alvin THOMPSON around 1928 our library has a brides index for marriages between 1924 and 1957 thought you might also. Th ank you, Na ncy Conrad

Thanks so much for the links and info. I really appreciate the help...Sharon At 10:55 PM 8/9/98 EDT, you wrote: > <A HREF="http://www.inlink.com/~nomi/vitalrec/il.html">Vital Records >Information - Illinois</A> <A HREF="http://www.newberry.org/">Home page</A> >(HERES ONE I USE) ALSO Illinois State Archives in Springfield Illinois, also >Illinois State Historical Library Old State Capitol Springfield Ill 62706. >Include stamped return address envelopes with these. > > >==== ILMADISO Mailing List ==== > List problems? First, read the Welcome Message that you received >when you subscribed. Feel free to contact Yvonne James-Henderson, >list administrator with questions concerning this list! >mailto:hen1@idt.net > > > =======================Sharon Hagler======================= Visit my Home Page at: http://www.webpak.net/~shagler/index.htm Home Page E-Mail: mailto:shagler@micron.net =========================================================

Hello, My name is Sharon Hagler and am new to this list and look forward to what info I may be able to learn. For now I would like to post my first query: I am trying to verify the death date and name of my 4th Gr. Grandmother. The information I was sent said her name was Dorthy Shankle. Dorthy was born abt. 1760 in Wilkes Co., NC and was married to John Hagler Jr. on abt. 1780 in NC and then was supposed to have died at Jarvis Twp., Madison Co., IL on Jan. 21, 1820. What I would like to know is, are there any cemetery records for Jarvis Twp. or Madison Co. that have been indexed and if so and anyone on this list has access to them, would they be willing to look this up for me. Or can anyone tell me of cemeteries in the area and whom I may be able to write to for info. Also if anyone has any books of bios/history on early Madison Co., I would love it, if they could do lookups for the names of HAGLER, SHANKLE/SHANKLIN, and BAKER and let me know what they find. Thanks very much for any information anyone may be able to provide me with...Sharon Hagler =======================Sharon Hagler======================= Visit my Home Page at: http://www.webpak.net/~shagler/index.htm Home Page E-Mail: mailto:shagler@micron.net =========================================================

<A HREF="http://www.inlink.com/~nomi/vitalrec/il.html">Vital Records Information - Illinois</A> <A HREF="http://www.newberry.org/">Home page</A> (HERES ONE I USE) ALSO Illinois State Archives in Springfield Illinois, also Illinois State Historical Library Old State Capitol Springfield Ill 62706. Include stamped return address envelopes with these.

Hi, I have been busy at the local LDS collecting miscelleous Kassel / Kassell / Cissell... and various spellings marriage information. I will be posting what I have copied on my web page but until then I have posted the film numbers. Folks in E. St. Louis research might find this usful as well as many East side residents married in St. Louis. check out http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Estates/4375/stlouis_lds.html good luck. Pat

Hi Madison Rooters, This ia a VERY long shot, but I will give it a try. Im looking for information on my ancestor JOSEPH WASHINGTON (WOOLSEY) ESTEP. He was found living with a farmer for a short time in Madison, ILL. Here is what I have on him: Born 4/5/1832 About 1838 bound out to relatives (Hammonds or Ingrim) in St. Louis hotel business 1842 left to live with a farmer in Madison Co, ILL, given room and board for work Summer of 1847 goes to Alton, Ill to join army (Mexican war, 125 ILL Cavalry, independant company under Josiah Little) My question is this; Does anyone have a Joseph W. Estep living with one of their ancestors on any of the census records from that time. He would have missed the 1840 and 1850 census, but perhaps some other record would have him. I think that he was living with some relative who was a farmer in Madison Co. Also, do any of you have a roster or regimental history of the 125 Cavalry from Alton, ILL during the Mexican War? Its a REAL long shot, but if this rings a bell with anyone, I would love to hear from you. Thanks again!! Richard Beckman Bunky187@Aol.Com

My gggrandfather was Aaron Etheridge and was believed to be in Madison Co., Il. in 1830 and definetly in the 1840 census. He married Nancy Jane Melton in St. Clair Co., Il. in 1838. An Aaron Etheridge also married a Jane Lamb in Madison Co. in 1835. Would this be the same Aaron? I am trying to find Aaron's parents. Aaron was born in Tn. in ca 1815. Moved to Illinois and then to Laclede Co. Missouri in 1850 and his wife and children were in the Jackson Co., Il. census in 1860. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Claudia Cole pcrc@effingham.net

Mary Elizabeth BUCK BIRTH: 2 Feb 1827, Putnam Co., TN DEATH: 21 Oct 1866, Putnam Co., TN Father: Abraham Covalt BUCK Mother: Margaret SIMMERLY Family 1: James Edmond S. DYER B. 1 Sep 1824, TN D. 25 Mar 1893 Married Abt. 1847 Mary Elizabeth Buck B. 2 Feb 1827 D. 21 Oct 1866. Their Children. Jefferson Franklin DYER William Riley DYER, B. 11 Oct 1849 D. 24 Dec 1932 Thebes, IL. Married Nancy Kisire Swangrham John Wade DYER, B. 16 Aug 1851 Margaret J. DYER, B. 10 Aug 1853 Nancy Mariah DYER, B. 17 Oct 1855 James Carroll DYER, B. 1 Aug 1859 Edmond C. DYER, B. 23 Jul 1859 Harvey D. DYER, B. 3 Sept 1861 Louisa L. DYER, B. 20 Oct 1863 Second married Martha Benny Thomas W. DYER, B. 21 May 1866 Robert Lee DYER, B. 29 Jul 1868 Lewis P. DYER, B. 4 Feb 1871 Mary M. DYER, B. 29 May 1874 FAMILY 2: William Riley DYER + Nancy Kisire SWANGRHAM Married Abt 1880, B. 26 Oct 1852, D. 8 DEC 1929 Buried Old Thebes Cemetery. Their children: Samuel Edmond DYER, B. 24 Dec 1876 D. 12 Jan 1948 married Mary E. Ford Abt 1902., B. 25 Dec 1882 Madison Co., IL. Mary DYER, B. 11 Jan 1878 married Merritt Smith Sanders abt 1902 Ida DYER, B. 9 Apr 1879 married William Caldwell Sr. Wade DYER, B. 14 Nov 1880 D. 7 Mar 1969 Thebes, IL married Emma Unknown. Martha Mattie DYER, B. 19 Jan 1882 D. 1979 OK. married Allie McAllen McFarling Finley DYER, B. 3 Mar 1883 D. 22 Jan 1971 Alma, AK. married Carrie Hill FAMILY 3: Samuel Edmond DYER married Mary E. Ford ABT 1902 their children: Garvie DYER, B. 25 Feb 1902 D. 1965 Granite City, IL. married Marie Brown B. 1903 Thebes, IL (my Aunt and Uncle) Hawk DYER, B. 14 Jan 1904 D. 1919 Lloyd DYER, B. 7 Jan 1906 William Armando DYER, B. 21 Jan 1908 Ford DYER, B. 9 Nov 1910 FAMILY 4: Merritt Smith SANDERS B. 30 Jan 1869 D. 20 May 1928 Lafe, AK., married Mary DYER (Family 2 above) Their children: Leroy SANDERS Vernon SANDERS Viola SANDERS Tom SANDERS Zephel Edna SANDERS, B. 21 Mar 1903 Thebes, IL., D. 13 Aug 1980 Lafe, AK., married John Alfred HARRIS. B. 1883 D. 1949 Buried Lafe, AK. Merritt S, SANDERS B. 25 Feb 1919 Lafe, AK. D. 18 Oct 1945 Buried Lafe, AK. My main interest are Garvie DYER that married Marie BROWN, my moms sister (Family 3 above). As for Merritt S. Sanders the son of Merritt Smith SANDERS and Mary DYER, is that my mom had Merritt S. from about 3 weeks old till he enlisted in the Army in 1936-1938. First Merritt was in the household of John Brown and Gustavia Augustus THOMPSON/BROWN, my maternal grand-parents, till their deaths in 1924 and 1928, with my mom Florence Mae BROWN. Any information on the above families gratefully appreciated. I have other information on most all names mentioned above, will gladly share whatever I have. Paul pdale@sprynet.com SURNAMES {Adams~Brown~Conrad~Dale~Dennis~Dyer~Laton~Lawrence~Thompson~Sanders~Sego~Sn ell~ Sprott~Warner}

thanks Jim Hubbell wrote: > > Just for your information - the library in Alton has quite a few yearbooks. > Since I don't live in the area (I'm in UT) I can't look anything up and > don't know what highschool they are for. They also have a large directory > collection. > > Mary Ann > > ==== ILMADISO Mailing List ==== > List problems? First, read the Welcome Message that you received > when you subscribed. Feel free to contact Yvonne James-Henderson, > list administrator with questions concerning this list! > mailto:hen1@idt.net

Hi Everyone, I was wonder if someone could do a look up and photo copy of an article that appeared in the "Alton Telegraph" about 2 months ago. My Grandmother, Lorena (Banfield) Dobson, died in the 1973 flood in Grafton Illinois. She was only 56 years old, and died because of the lack of emergency response, during that crisis. She had a heart attack, while walking to work, along an unflooded area along the bluff's. When the "medical boat" got to her, they found that their oxygen tank was empty. It was at least, 15 minutes before they got her on the oxygen, and she died a few hours after that. The article in the "Alton Telegraph" was about the 25th anniversary of the "flood of 1973" and the only casualty, my grandmother. Is anyone familiar with this article, or in the area that can get me a copy? I would gladly reimburse any one for the photo copies. Thanks, Carol

I received the following from Rick << Frank, Sorry for the misinformation. I had another e-mail name, but it has been canceled and used by another family member. If you can't see my new name, it is rllach@aol.com. Please feel free to contact me if you have a need for look-ups in Alton. I live near there, and am planning to visit within the next week or so. I'll let you know if I can find anything out for you. Also, can you post my address to the list group. My old address is invalid, and I haven't subscribed with my new ISP yet. Thanks. Rick L. >>