To Jim Beall: I noticed your query about Edmond Beall. I was wondering if you knew that there is a bed & breakfast inn called the Beall Mansion in Alton, Illinois. I stayed there a few weeks ago while conducting research in the area. The brochure says the following: "Designed as a private residence by one of the most renown and prolific architects of his day, Lucas Pfeiffenberger, the 6,300 square foot mansion (plus 2,400 square foot basement) was originally built in 1902-1903 for railroad and river boat magnate and quarry owner Z.B. Job. Edmond Beall purchased the property from Mr. Job's widow on February 5, 1909 for the sum of $20,000. It has been known as the BEALL MANSION ever since. In 1872 Edmond Beall and his brother, Charles, pooled $75 to cofound Beall Brothers Manufacturing. By 1907 they had built their enterprise into the largest manufacturer of miner's tools and heavy equipment in the United States. mr. Beall was also President of the Home Building and Loan Association of Alton. The Honorable Mr. Beall served as Alderman of the 4th ward for 14 years, was the first three term Mayor of Alton from 1905-1911, and State Senator from the 47th District 1912-1916. Senator Beall went on to be elected Mayor of Alton again in 1914 and to serve for an unprecedented fourth term from 1915-1917. "He is considered the man who pulled Alton out of the mud by spearheading the paving of streets and roads throughout the city." This information came from the Centennial History of Madison County, Volume II, published 1912, pgs 852-855." The current owners of the mansion are Jim and Sandy Belote and they are very interested in the Beall history. You might contact them at their email address to see if they have any info on your Beall ancestor. Their address is: bepampered@beallmansion.com Marilyn Lane Researching Burkhart, Heberer and Kromer in Madison County, IL "I am new to the list and seeking the parents and/or siblings of Edmund Beall. He was born ca 1791 in MD; married 22 Jun 1813 to Elizabeth Hines in Washington, Co, MD. They lived in Cincinnati, OH from 1819 to 1837. Edmund was a cabinet maker, and moved his family to Alton City, Madison Co, IL as shown in 1840 and 1850 census. Could Edmund be the son of Basil and Arianna Beall and brother of William Brook Beall? Thanks for any information on Edmund Beall. Jim Beall"