In a message dated 12/3/98 6:27:25 AM Central Standard Time, owene@aug.com writes: << Did Jacob come from NY or PA Webers? I am searching for info on my ggrandfather in Collinsville, Madison County, IL in the 1850's. He was Nicholas Benjamin WEBER, b.1816 Chatauqua County, NY. Will be glad to share if I find anything on Jacob. >> Well right now all I know is that Jacob was born in Germany and that at least some of his children were born in Edwardsville, Madison County, IL. But I would love to stay in touch and will keep you posted if I find any thing else out.