In the book that you was talking about have you ever ran across the name DODSON in any of the data ? You also mentioned Laural Hill Cem. I believe that some people are buried there by the name of Pellham or something like that. Do you have the means to check this out ? If not thats O.K. too. I am really interested in the DODSON lines. Thanks Betty Lou -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com [mailto:gc-gateway@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of RkMontg342@aol.com Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2001 4:24 PM To: ILMASON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ILMASON] Re: Daveport from VA > KY > IL 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/147.1 Message Board Post: History of Menard & Mason Co., book, pg 666, (published in 1879) "Elisha T. Davenport came from Kentucky to what is now Mason County, in 1831, but did not become a citizen of Crane Creek Township prior to 1849; he resides on Section 9, and is one of the substantial, well-to-do farmers of this section." pg 606, "During the years 1850 and 1851, we find the names of the following settlers: Samuel Hungleford, George and Lewis Dowell, John McGhee, William Legg, Hank Watkins, Benjamin Davenport, Joseph Taylor, George Leoni and Jackson Houchin. These all settled not far from the grove ... (Allen's Grove) ... and it was not til some years later that those coming in had sufficient courage to venture out upon the prairie. Of those who located in the township ... (Crane Creek) ... as early as 1851, but a single one, Jackson Houchin, remains a citizen today." Laurel Hill Cemetery: Davenport, Timothy A. d: 11-29-1966 Davenport, Wilma A. d: 7-12-1982, age 63 ==== ILMASON Mailing List ==== Visit Mason County, ILGenWeb: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmason/

Could you tell me how I could get one of those books you are talking about ? I would like to have one. I am searching the names DODSON / HUMPHERY and KELL of those counties. I hope I am sending this to the right person as I dont really understand the way the messages come now instead of from the person that sent it. Thank You Betty Lou -----Original Message----- From: RkMontg342@aol.com [mailto:RkMontg342@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2001 4:32 PM To: ILMASON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ILMASON] Re: KEITH In a message dated 10/10/01 10:02:30 PM Central Daylight Time, ILMASON-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << 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 ==== ILMASON Mailing List ==== Visit Mason County, ILGenWeb: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmason/

I am also searching Menard Co. Il. for the DODSON / Humphery and Kell names. Thank You Betty Lou -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com [mailto:gc-gateway@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of RkMontg342@aol.com Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2001 4:24 PM To: ILMASON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ILMASON] Re: Daveport from VA > KY > IL 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/147.1 Message Board Post: History of Menard & Mason Co., book, pg 666, (published in 1879) "Elisha T. Davenport came from Kentucky to what is now Mason County, in 1831, but did not become a citizen of Crane Creek Township prior to 1849; he resides on Section 9, and is one of the substantial, well-to-do farmers of this section." pg 606, "During the years 1850 and 1851, we find the names of the following settlers: Samuel Hungleford, George and Lewis Dowell, John McGhee, William Legg, Hank Watkins, Benjamin Davenport, Joseph Taylor, George Leoni and Jackson Houchin. These all settled not far from the grove ... (Allen's Grove) ... and it was not til some years later that those coming in had sufficient courage to venture out upon the prairie. Of those who located in the township ... (Crane Creek) ... as early as 1851, but a single one, Jackson Houchin, remains a citizen today." Laurel Hill Cemetery: Davenport, Timothy A. d: 11-29-1966 Davenport, Wilma A. d: 7-12-1982, age 63 ==== ILMASON Mailing List ==== Visit Mason County, ILGenWeb: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmason/

In a message dated 10/10/01 10:02:30 PM Central Daylight Time, ILMASON-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << 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

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/147.1 Message Board Post: History of Menard & Mason Co., book, pg 666, (published in 1879) "Elisha T. Davenport came from Kentucky to what is now Mason County, in 1831, but did not become a citizen of Crane Creek Township prior to 1849; he resides on Section 9, and is one of the substantial, well-to-do farmers of this section." pg 606, "During the years 1850 and 1851, we find the names of the following settlers: Samuel Hungleford, George and Lewis Dowell, John McGhee, William Legg, Hank Watkins, Benjamin Davenport, Joseph Taylor, George Leoni and Jackson Houchin. These all settled not far from the grove ... (Allen's Grove) ... and it was not til some years later that those coming in had sufficient courage to venture out upon the prairie. Of those who located in the township ... (Crane Creek) ... as early as 1851, but a single one, Jackson Houchin, remains a citizen today." Laurel Hill Cemetery: Davenport, Timothy A. d: 11-29-1966 Davenport, Wilma A. d: 7-12-1982, age 63

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Daveport, Cook, Bales Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Yg.2ADI/147 Message Board Post: Researching the following family. Any assistance greatly appreciated. Descendants of Marshall Benjamin Booker Davenport 1 Marshall Benjamin Booker Davenport b: Abt. 1799 in Charlotte Co., Virginia d: August 29, 1838 in Miller Co., Missouri .+Levicie Cook m: July 01, 1822 in Green Co., Kentucky 2 Elisha T. Davenport b: January 28, 1825 in Kentucky d: March 25, 1888 in Crane Creek, Mason Co., Illinois ..+Sophia Bales m: April 04, 1849 in Crane Creek, Mason Co., Illinois

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/146.1 Message Board Post: Is there a Mason County connection? You seem to be just posting this message to every board you can find.

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/146 Message Board Post: looking for my grandfather william or william a. williams born july 1850 in illinois he was married twice the second being my grandmother america shank they married in hopkins county ky on oct 19 1893 please help

I note that Frances Mann was born in Ohio and married in Sangamon County before moving on to Havana. Are these Manns related to the Rev. Michael Mann of Greene County, Ohio, and then Logan County, IL? 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

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, Mason Co., IL. Zepheniah also had another spouse "Sarah". I am hoping that the information may have been transcribed from their stones. If anyone has access to this info I would surely appreciate an email reply. Bob Schoonover Afton MN

Hi Diana M. Goldenberg, Do you recognize these Mann family members? thanks, Karen Foster Montgomery Descendants of Mann 1 Mann .. +Alice B. b: 1807 d: 1858 in Havana, Mason County, Illinois ......... 2 Frances "Fanny" W. Mann b: November 1835 in Ohio d: 1933 in Havana, Mason County, Illinois ............. +Francis E. Low b: September 28, 1813 in Lancaster, Worcester Co., Massachusetts m: December 27, 1859 in Sangamon County, Illinois d: January 22, 1906 in Havana, Mason Co., Illinois ......... 2 Emma Mann b: 1841 d: 1911 in Havana, Mason County, Illinois ............. +John Covington b: 1831 d: 1911 in Havana, Mason County, Illinois

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mann, Pesterfield, Blessman, Zachary, Magee Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Yg.2ADI/145 Message Board Post: Researching families and ancestors of John Mann and Hannah Pesterfield. Children were John Mann Jr. m. Mary Blessman, George Mann m. Linnie Zachary, Franklin Mann m. Daisy Mann, and Alice Myrtle Mann m. Charles Magee. Please contact me at dmgoldenberg@wi.rr.com to exchange information. Diana M. Goldenberg

In a message dated 10/8/01 6:02:26 PM Central Daylight Time, ILMASON-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << From: BRHangel@aol.com To: ILMASON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILMASON] Re: PULLING family Thank you for the Pulling Family info, I am surprise the Waterworths are not mentioned, they came to the area I believe in the late 1840's, and settled in the Kilbourne area, I think, as the earliest members are buried in the Mowder Cemetery and others in the New Hope Cemetery. They intermarried into the Diamond, Shultz', Blessman, Hawks, Henninger, Brents, Williamson, Eddy, Fisk, and Hagvalls. I know, those Waterworths were pretty prolific! Betty >> Hi Betty, You are welcome and I too, was a little surprised there wasn't more mentioned about the Waterworths. I just double-checked the index, but what was previously sent you, is all mentioned. I see you listed Henninger and Eddy. I have in data base, Mary Eddy, who died about 1833, possibly in Washington Co., IN. She married, about 1817, in Warren Co., OH, to Stephen Hole, and was his #2 wife. Now, Mary and Stephen are not any direction relation to me, but through his third wife, Lucinda Mitchell and children, there are relationships . A Covington and Henninger marriage gave me a little info about the Henningers. Regards, Karen

Thank you for the Pulling Family info, I am surprise the Waterworths are not mentioned, they came to the area I believe in the late 1840's, and settled in the Kilbourne area, I think, as the earliest members are buried in the Mowder Cemetery and others in the New Hope Cemetery. They intermarried into the Diamond, Shultz', Blessman, Hawks, Henninger, Brents, Williamson, Eddy, Fisk, and Hagvalls. I know, those Waterworths were pretty prolific! Betty

In a message dated 10/7/01 4:02:23 PM Central Daylight Time, ILMASON-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Adeline Pulling's family as she marries my great grandfather, Charles Waterworth, son of William Waterworth, >> Have fun reading the following. Hope some of it helps your research. There is no bio for the Waterworth family in this book. regards, Karen Foster Montgomery History of Menard & Mason Co., Published 1879 Pg 773 CHARLES PULLING farmer, sec. 27; P. O. Havana; was born in Buckinghamshire, England, Jan. 31, 1827, but emigrated to America when about 3 years of age, with his father's family; they located near Philadelphia, Penn., and soon after removed to Jefferson Co., Ohio. In March, 1848, they removed to Mason Co., Ill. The subject of this sketch worked first at brickmaking, for S.C. Conwell, and in 1849 engaged in farming on his own account. In 1852, he went to Oregon, where he was for about three years engaged in the lumber business; then returned to this township, where he has since resided. He has served as School Director nine years; owns 340 acres of land in Havana Township. Was married, in April, 1849, to Miss Eliza Leaf, who was born in England; she died in 1850. By this union, there were two children (twins), Adaline and Caroline, born Jan. 18, 1850, the former, deceased, wife of Charles Waterworth. Mr. Pulling was married to Louisa A. Samms, Dec. 2, 1855; she was born in Greene Co., Ill. Nine children by this union, three of whom are living---Jonathan, born Nov. 30, 1858; Clark, Feb. 20, 1862; Evelina, July 23, 1868. The following are the deceased--Charles, born Dec. 30, 1860; Thomas, Dec. 21, 1865; Jacob, Sept 15, 1866; Junetta, Oct. 17, 1871; Ann, Aug. 31, 1873; Sarah J., Oct. 10, 1875; Josephine, April 5, 1877. BENJAMIN PULLING, operated a blacksmith and wood shop. pg 805 FRENCH DAVIS, farmer; P.O. Havana; was born in Mercer Co., W. Va., Sept 13, 1830; his father's name was Jeremiah L. Davis, who married Elizabeth Bolin, both natives of Virginia, but of German descent; at the age of 23, he came to this State, and Havana was his first stopping-place. Oct. 7, 1854, he married CATHERINE PULLING, who was born March 6, 1837; she is a daughter of Thomas Pulling; they have five children---Lavega, born May 4, 1859; Frank, Nov 11, 1862; James H., Nov. 9, 1864; William, Oct. 5, 1872; Julia, March 25, 1875; since his marriage, he has been engaged in farming; during the fall months, he carries on a molasses factory. Pg 481 Recruits, Company D, 85th Infantry PULLING, George W., Mason Co., deserted Feb. 14, '63. Pg 809 - 810 JOHN ROUTT, blacksmith; Kilbourne; was born in Fleming Co., Ky., June 24, 1838; son of Byramb Routt; his parents were natives of Kentucky; his father died when he was but about 8 years old, and when at the age of 16, he moved to Monroe Co., Mo., with his mother, where he lived seven years; having a mechanical turn, learned the blacksmith trade and came to this county, where he followed his trade at Havana and also at Peterville, and finally located at Kilbourne, where he and his brother are associated together in running a blacksmith and wagon-making business; they are good workmen, and are having a large run of business; they are men who attend to their business strictly, and thus merit the patronage of the people. Aug. 19, 1861, he married JONANA PULLING; they have had nine children, five of whom are now living---Byramb B., Eleanor B., Florence, Daisy and an infant not named; his wife is a daughter of Thomas Pulling, and was born April 16, 1844. pg 461 Company M, Second Calvary Regiment Pulling, Thomas, Havana, e. Dec. 4, 1861; disd. Oct. 17, 1862, for disability.

If you are looking for queries the address is: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.st ates.illinois.counties.mason [all one line] If you are looking for the main Mason County page the address is: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmason/index.htm 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

http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmason/masonsur.htm Try this address for the Mason Co page

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mason Co. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Yg.2ADI/144.1 Message Board Post: I tried to get to this Mason Co. site but was unable to I cut and pasted the address you posted. Could it be wrong? Thanks for sharing this information. Carol

Hello, I need to know if there is an on-line listing for the New Hope Cemetery, wanting to check dates on family members there. Also would like info on an Adeline Pulling's family as she marries my great grandfather, Charles Waterworth, son of William Waterworth, who is buried in the Mowder Cemetery. Charles' son, James Henry Waterworth is my grandfather, he married an Eva Schultz. Thank You, Betty Higgs Howlett