The Prairie Roots Surname Index for Volumes 14 thru 27 has a listing for Schoonover in Volume 17. Prairie Roots is the name of the quarterly genealogy of the Peoria Country Genealogicial Society. Try writing them at PCGS, P> O Box 1489 Peoria, IL 61655-1489 and see if someone can help you with your question. Peoria County is right next ot Mason County. Susansloan@compuserve.com Phone 617-424-6310 Fax 617-424-0265