This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Curry Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Yg.2ADI/153 Message Board Post: This is my fathers name b. 8 Dec 1916 d. Oct 1985, my grangfather name b. ? d. ? also my older brothers name. If anyone has any information please contact me.

There is yet another virus, worse than last week's. I repeat, a virus can NOT go through the lists for a variety of reasons. You might get it from someone you know on the list but NOT from the list. We do not get into a discussion on viruses, how to cure them, the latest rumor, etc. on the lists. However, there is information on the following sites which may help if you are not aware of things that need to done in order to prevent a virus from infecting your PC and then all of the rest of our PC's. The "RULE" IS - if you don't have a virus checker on your PC to check email you should get one immediately. Check out these sites for a free Anti-Virus software if you do not have a commercial program installed on your personal PC. A free program is available from any of the following sites: http://www.grisoft.com/html/us_index.html http://www.antivirus.com/pc-cillin/download/ http://download.mcafee.com/eval/evaluate2.asp (Click on Virus Scan) http://security2.norton.com/ssc/home.asp?j=1&langid=us&venid=sym&plfid=22&pk j=YGTBBXUQIZQVMUYTACD (Click on Norton Anti Virus Information - TRY) You may have to remember to update it these programs yourself but these seem to work quite well and do not cause other problems with email. Commercial programs often can be set to update themselves at specified intervals such as daily or weekly. However you get your program updated you MUST do it regularly, at least once a week and maybe more often in these times. At the following web site you can have your computer checked for viruses while you wait: http://housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/start_pcc.asp http://security2.norton.com/ssc/home.asp?j=1&langid=us&venid=sym&plfid=22&pk j=YGTBBXUQIZQVMUYTACD (Click on Scan for Virus) There are many other web sites and sources of information out there. Be wise. Protect yourself. With thanks to Roger Jewett for this collection of information. Cheryl Rothwell LoganCty@mindspring.com http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loindex.htm Central Illinois Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.306 / Virus Database: 166 - Release Date: 12/4/01

If you have an immigrant ancestor living and in the 1920 census it may be a treasure trove for you. The 1920 census asks for the year of naturalization for all naturalized citizens, the birthplace of each parent [as do all censuses beginning in 1880] and, of course, the person's birthplace. It asks the person's native language, the language of the parents and whether the person now speaks English. It also asks the immigration year and the number of years in the US. It asks if you own or rent and if you own is the mortgage paid. And this is in addition to the regular census questions. Cheryl Rothwell LoganCty@mindspring.com http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loindex.htm Central Illinois Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.303 / Virus Database: 164 - Release Date: 11/24/01

I am doing genealogy research on my great, great grandfather (Benjamin SMITH ) and my great grandmother, Hattie Elizabeth (Smith) Harrier. Any information that may pertain to the Smith or Harrier name would be greatly appreciated. I have limited information from obituaries which includes the following: Hattie Elizabeth Smith (parents Benjamin SMITH and Cindy UNKNOWN) Was born 2 April 1873 in Mason County, IL. She lived in Mason County, IL temporarily during both her childhood and later as an adult. Can you provide me information on research costs, etc.? If you are unable to provide information, do you know of any one else in your area who be able to provide me with this research? Thank you, Dirk A. Stapleton

Source for the following: Mason Co., IL Cemeteries published by the Salt Creek Prairie Chapter, National Society of DAR, Mason City Township) and Members of LDS, published 1986 In Bath Township: Ashurst-Friend Cemetery are: Edlen, Arthur L. 22 Aug 1883 d 19 Aug 1944 Emma 17 Mar 1882 d 18 May 1921 Ora Ethel 27 Feb 1897 d 5 Jul 1949 William 14 Dec1889 d 27 Jan 1932 In Laural Hill Cemetery, Havana Edlen, Dorothy 124-15 - owner of lot Thomas B. 124-15 b 1917 d 12-21-59 Edlin, Charles 52-13 d 6-22-1932 51y9m21d Edlin, John H. 51-11 d 2-13-53 49y Lorene 60-15 Lorene owner sp. Luit 51-11 d 11-5-1943, 61y 6m4d Margaret S. 52-13 d 3-11-78 90y Orville 60-15 d 4-26-70 75y Joan Black Lund At 11/14/2001 -0700 11:01 AM, you wrote: >Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 11:04:20 -0600 >From: Judy Schoch <rs01650@alltel.net> >To: ILMASON-L@rootsweb.com >Message-ID: <3BF15294.9346C8E2@alltel.net> >Subject: [ILMASON] Groff and Edlin--early 1900's >Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii >Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > >Am researching Albert Groff and Sarah Edlin. Was wondering if anyone >has access to cemetery records of Bath, Illinois. I was told that >Albert was buried there. > >Thanks, Judy

The RootsWeb servers were down for about twelve hours (from about 5:30 AM EST) on Monday. The word from the RootsWeb staff is that all messages were lost during this time and need to be sent again.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Barker Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Yg.2ADI/152 Message Board Post: I am looking for an email for "Gloria Henks"= relative of Emma K Barker And George Barker Line

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: O'Neil/O'Neal, Beesly, West Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Yg.2ADI/151 Message Board Post: Dr. Harvey O'Neil age 42, is listed in the 1860 census living in Bath, Mason Co., IL. wife Charlotte and children: James C, Josephine (Helen), Charles, and Richard. Looking to connect with family from this line.

Hi, Am researching Albert Groff and Sarah Edlin. Was wondering if anyone has access to cemetery records of Bath, Illinois. I was told that Albert was buried there. Thanks, Judy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Yg.2ADI/48.112.117.1 Message Board Post: Just sent email to www.pa-roots.com about Spinner's in Monroe County, Pa. have been searching some of family on and off. You might be interested in the information I have collected regarding family in Pa., N.J., and N.Y.

Searching for Birth Parents of Charles C. Roberts in 1860-1870. Married 1st to Ruth A. ?? Had children Sarah E. Roberts born in Iowa, William M. Roberts born in Iowa and Delia or Delta Roberts born in Illinois. Do not know where they lived in Iowa but lived in Mason County, Bath Township, Illinois. Charles C. Roberts later married Eliza A. Buck in Mason County, Illinois in 1876. They had children, Twins Miles and Bolen Roberts born in 1877 in Mason County, Illinois. They later had Twins Cornelius and Cordelia Roberts born in Iowa. Eliza A. Buck was previously married to John W. Miller and they had a son Henry A. Miller of which she brought to the marriage to Charles C. Roberts. Charles C. Roberts was either born in Cass County, Illinois or in Tennessee. Any help is greatly appreciated. Reply to: bobzgraham@msn.com

James J. ARMSTEAD of Havana, Mason, IL was married to a distant CA cousin and they resided in CA His parents lived in Havana, Mason, IL Anyone researching the ARMSTEAD name? I am also interested in the surname SHAUB/SCHAUB, which I believe is also from Havana, Mason, IL Thanks for any leads Jo kesterjo@earthlink.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Yg.2ADI/149 Message Board Post: I am seeking information on my grandfather, Melvin Wilson, who died in Havana in 1963 or 1964. I would also like to learn the maiden name of his wife (my grandmother)who died in 1942 or 1943. Any information, such as birthdates and places of birth will be greatly appreciated.

This is a bit off the beaten path but when you need it you need it. If you have references to Easter, say "Easter 1840," and you wonder what the date is here's a way to find out. http://www.smart.net/~mmontes/ec-cal.html One for US Holidays is at: http://www.smart.net/~mmontes/ushols.html There are more links on the pages. Cheryl Rothwell LoganCty@mindspring.com http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loindex.htm Central Illinois Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.282 / Virus Database: 150 - Release Date: 9/25/01

Hello All, Any inquiries relating to Zephaniah Keith or William P. Finch can be directed to me (digger@jps.net) or Jim Ray (jrray@worldnet.att.net) I am the 4th great grandson of Will Finch and Jim is a descendent of Zeph Keith Bob Barnes Jr. > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmason/

Have you corresponded with Barbara Martin on these families. What information I have came from her through our Mulford line. Joan Black Lund At 10/23/2001 -0600 12:01 PM, you wrote: >Date: 22 Oct 2001 11:31:10 -0600 >From: ellisml@yahoo.com >To: ILMASON-L@rootsweb.com >Message-ID: <MFMBM008BfFjJ9gjO080000e01b@mfmbm008.myfamilycorp.local> >Subject: [ILMASON] Great Grandfather John Martin >Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII >Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Classification: Query > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Yg.2ADI/148 > >Message Board Post: > >I am searching for information on John Martin born March 10, 1821 . I do >not know where. I know that they came to Mason County Forrest City >Illinois somewhere in the early 1850. They had three sons C.P. 1855, Ira >1856, John H. 1860. John Martin Sr. died December 1, 1859.If anyone has >information on John & Sarrah (Fisher) Martin would appreciate your >help. Thanks

While they are both listed in the index in Mason County Cemeteries by DAR and LDS in 1986, the pages for Lynchburg township are missing from my copy. Does anyone else have a copy and check theirs? Joan At 10/14/2001 -0600 04:00 PM, you wrote: ><< To: ILMASON-L@rootsweb.com > Message-ID: <b8.1c9d2ebe.28f5f9fa@aol.com> > Subject: [ILMASON] Zepheniah KEITH; Finch Cemetery - Mason Co. > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > I am trying to obtain birth and death dates for Zepheniah KEITH and his > wife > Rebecca PATTERSON. I believe both died in 1842 and are buried in the Finch > Cemetery in Lynchburg, >> > >History of Menard & Mason Co. book, pub 1879, pg 657 >"Zeph Keith was from Tennessee, originally, but settled in Cass County, >whence he removed to this place about 1842-43. He is mentioned as a genial, >jolly good fellow, and, after remaining here some years, removed to Kansas." > >regards, >Karen Foster Montgomery

In a message dated 10/23/01 1:04:34 PM Central Daylight Time, ILMASON-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Date: 22 Oct 2001 11:31:10 -0600 From: ellisml@yahoo.com To: ILMASON-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <MFMBM008BfFjJ9gjO080000e01b@mfmbm008.myfamilycorp.local> Subject: [ILMASON] Great Grandfather John Martin Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Yg.2ADI/148 Message Board Post: I am searching for information on John Martin born March 10, 1821 . I do not know where. I know that they came to Mason County Forrest City Illinois somewhere in the early 1850. They had three sons C.P. 1855, Ira 1856, John H. 1860. John Martin Sr. died December 1, 1859.If anyone has information on John & Sarrah (Fisher) Martin would appreciate your help. Thanks >> This may not be your relation, but wanted to throw it out there...... pg 266 History of Menard & Mason Counties "The next regiment containing men from Menard County was the Fifty-first Illinois Infantry. As there were but few of our men in this regiment, we give but a very brief history of it. This regiment was organized at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Illinois, by Col. Gilbert W. Cumming, on the 24th of December, 1861. On the 14th of February following, it moved to Cairo, Ill., and thence on the 27th to Camp Cullum. on the Kentucky shore of the Ohio River. Its first actual engagement was at Island No. 10. where, on the 8th of April, 1862, is forced the surrender of Gen. Mackall, with four thousand men. On the 24th of April, the brigade of Brig. Gen. John M. Palmer, composed of the Twenty-second, Twenty-seventh, Forty-second and Fifty-first Illinois, and Company C, First Illinois Artillery, was assigned to Brig. Gen. Paine's Division. This division was engaged in the battle of Farmington, and the seige of Corinth. At Mission Ridge, the regiment lost one-fifth of the men who went into the battle. At Kenesaw Mountain, it lost, in killed and wounded, 2 officers and 54 men. During the fighting around Atlanta, the regiment lost in killed and wounded, 7 officers, and 105 privates. At Franklin, Tenn, Lieut. Thomas was killed, 3 officers wounded, 52 men killed and wounded, and 98 missing. Mustered out of service September 25, 1865. The regimental officers were all Chicago men. Company F, of this regiment, had eleven men from this county. The company officers were all from elsewhere. Of these eleven, none wee killed or wounded. One, John H. Martin, died of disease. Two of the eleven deserted, viz., Samuel Wagstaff and Jordan Shoon."

I think i do have you looked in the 1900 census for Mason and Logan county Steve Holland

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Yg.2ADI/148 Message Board Post: I am searching for information on John Martin born March 10, 1821 . I do not know where. I know that they came to Mason County Forrest City Illinois somewhere in the early 1850. They had three sons C.P. 1855, Ira 1856, John H. 1860. John Martin Sr. died December 1, 1859.If anyone has information on John & Sarrah (Fisher) Martin would appreciate your help. Thanks