Hi, My family were in Hills Grove, too. I had no idea it was so small. Asal OWEN and his wife Elizabeth (GRAFTON) OWEN are buried there. He died in 1869 and she in 1856. They settled in McDonough County some time after 1838. Several of their children were married there, including my ancestor Bethel OWEN, who married Nancy Ann ST. CLAIR (SINCLAIR) in 1845. Her brother, George SINCLAIR married Sarah SNODGRASS. Diane Hettrick, Seattle dhettrick@earthlink.net

Hills Grove Methodist Church is still active and is near where the town site was. The ocation is Tennessee Township, south of US Highway 136 and just east of Illinois Highway 61. This is in southcentral/southwestern McDonough County. The closest existing towns are Tennessee and Colmar. If you let me know what landmarks your map show in that area, I can give you more specifics. --melissa Ron Bryant wrote: >I am looking for the location of a small town called Hill's Grove (or >Hillsgrove) in McDonough Co. It existed in 1843 and it was still in >existence in 1895 with a whopping population of twenty. It had a post >office but no railroad. Obviously it no longer exists, but I would like to >know where it was located in 1843. Thank you in advance. > >Ron .. >

I am looking for the location of a small town called Hill's Grove (or Hillsgrove) in McDonough Co. It existed in 1843 and it was still in existence in 1895 with a whopping population of twenty. It had a post office but no railroad. Obviously it no longer exists, but I would like to know where it was located in 1843. Thank you in advance. Ron ..

Cindy, Thank you so much for doing the lookups. Looking for my clan, the RUSSELL family. Also the SCHULTZ/ SHULTZ family Thank you Susane May the wind always be at your back and the sun shine warm upon your face....(Irish Toast)

Anna Jane SMITH was my g-g'mo, b 14 Jun 1857 in Huntingdon Co, PA, d 29 Feb 1924 in Cuba, Fulton Co, m Nathaniel W. MURPHY, 7 Oct 1874 in Macomb. She was one of 3 daughters and 3 sons of Joseph and Mary (MURFIN) SMITH, both born in Co Derby, England. Joseph SMITH is a very common name and there apparently were a few in McDonough Co, confusing my research. For example, the 1880 census for Fulton Co, Vermont Twp, names a Joseph, 60, and Mary, 65. This could be my ancestors, except that I have death dates for Joseph and Mary in 1873. I don't expect anyone to solve my problems, but I would welcome any info on the Joseph SMITHS of McDonough Co, and I will try to sort them into the different families. I have quite a bit of info on the above MURPHY line if anyone is interested. Bud Sharpe, budnjari@webcombo.net

I also own "History of McDonough Co Its Cities, Towns & Villages w/Early Reminiscences ... & Business Directory of the County" by S.J.Clarke" BUT.....I also HAVE THE INDEX....Of course I'll help out with the "LOOKUPS." Nancy G. of Granite Springs, NY (Researching: ERVIN, NIRDLINGER, OSBORNE, WARNER, SCHAEFER)

ILMCDONO-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > > Subject: > > ILMCDONO-D Digest Volume 00 : Issue 7 > > Today's Topics: > #1 Re: WILL DO LOOKUPS [Lorrell Louchard <llouchard@olympu] > > Administrivia: > > ______________________________ > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: Re: WILL DO LOOKUPS > Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 21:30:43 -0800 > From: Lorrell Louchard <llouchard@olympus.net> > To: ILMCDONO-L@rootsweb.com > > Hi Cindy - > Where did you purchase your book, is it still available, and for how much? > Or perhaps is it available through inter-library loan? I have some excerpts from > (I think) this book, but would like to see the entire book if I could. When you > have time, could you check for the following: > Josiah HARRISON (d. 1852): I have the information about his serving in the > State Legislature, but no details on his death. > Margarett DRISCOLL/DRISKELL HARRISON, his widow, who married George HIRE in > 1862. I need her death records also. > Josiah D. HARRISON who died in 1861 or 1862 probably while fighting in the > Civil War. > > Thank you so much for your time and help. > > Lorrell llouchard@yahoo.com > RROBBUFFAL@aol.com wrote: > > > Hello all McDonough County researchers----- Just wanted everyone to know that > > I received a book that I had purchased titled------HISTORY of MCDONOUGH > > COUNTY, ITS CITIES,TOWNS AND VILLAGES with EARLY REMINISCENCES,PERSONAL > > INCIDENTS AND ANECDOTES. Will do lookups. This book is not indexed,so please > > bare with me if you want a lookup and I dont get right back with > > you------Cindy > > > > ==== ILMCDONO Mailing List ==== > > McDonough County ILGenWeb http://www.macomb.com/~ilmcdono Hi Cindy: Thank you very much for your offer to do lookups. My family in McDonough County is McKenzie (Tennessee Township and Macomb). Also James W. and Sarah J. Hall (Tennessee Township) and my ggrandmother, Sarah Patterson (Tennessee/Colchester). Would be grateful for any info you find. Fred McKenzie.

In a message dated 1/22/2000 5:49:49 PM Central Standard Time, ILMCDONO-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Will do lookups. This book is not indexed,so please > > bare with me if you want a lookup and I dont get right back with > > you------Cindy Cindy........whenever you have the time could you check for a William Dupuy? He was married in Industry in 1858 to Mrs. Milly Elam and is in the 1880 census. Thank you! Sandy Moshier

Hi Cindy - Where did you purchase your book, is it still available, and for how much? Or perhaps is it available through inter-library loan? I have some excerpts from (I think) this book, but would like to see the entire book if I could. When you have time, could you check for the following: Josiah HARRISON (d. 1852): I have the information about his serving in the State Legislature, but no details on his death. Margarett DRISCOLL/DRISKELL HARRISON, his widow, who married George HIRE in 1862. I need her death records also. Josiah D. HARRISON who died in 1861 or 1862 probably while fighting in the Civil War. Thank you so much for your time and help. Lorrell llouchard@yahoo.com RROBBUFFAL@aol.com wrote: > Hello all McDonough County researchers----- Just wanted everyone to know that > I received a book that I had purchased titled------HISTORY of MCDONOUGH > COUNTY, ITS CITIES,TOWNS AND VILLAGES with EARLY REMINISCENCES,PERSONAL > INCIDENTS AND ANECDOTES. Will do lookups. This book is not indexed,so please > bare with me if you want a lookup and I dont get right back with > you------Cindy > > ==== ILMCDONO Mailing List ==== > McDonough County ILGenWeb http://www.macomb.com/~ilmcdono

My William MOORE and his wife Elizabeth GREENUP MOORE were in McDonough Co. when my great grandfather Joel Daniel MOORE was born in 1837. The MOOREs syated there until William died in 1892. Joel and his wife and family came to Nebraska and settled in Clay and Hamilton Cos. Joel married Eleanor BOYD around 1866 I suppose in McDonough Co or close by. I have not been able to obtain a marriage license. Eleanor's parents were James and Martha MCFADDEN BOYD, and I don't know if they were in McDonough Co., or how Eleanor got there. James and Martha moved to Phillips Co., Kansas and are buried there. Any help appreciated. Connie Ludwig

Hi everyone, I received the following letter which I am forwarding to the list. Please reply to the author personally. Thanks, Robin ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 13:24:44 -0500 From: "L. Young" <eciuno@mindspring.com> To: robin@firedragon.com I have recently obtained Bible records of the family of John Young (b.1819) of McDonough/Schuyler/Fulton Co., IL which I will be happy to share. Surnames include YOUNG, BEGHTOL, WILSON, PORTER, ASHWOOD, ATEN. I am interested in connecting this line with another Young line in Macoupin Co. Please contact me directly at eciuno@mindspring.com.

Hi Jamie, This has been fun! I got on the net and phone and found that the Chavalier Lodge in Bushnell is no longer in existence, and there is no Grand Lodge for the Knights of Pythias in Illinois. I did talk to the contact person for the Missouri Grand Lodge, and he said that if records are still available, they would only give the member's age, date he joined, dates of ranks, and when he past away. The sponsor may or may not be mentioned. He suggested contacting the Supreme Lodge and enquiring from them where the records may be located. You can do a search on the net for "Knights of Pythias" and get that information. Good luck in your search! Robin On Fri, 14 Jan 2000, Jamie Arbogast wrote: > Searching for information pertaining to location of records, history of the > lodge and its members. In particular, searching for further information on > William Pontifex, charter member of lodge, organized October 18, 1882 in > Bushnell, Illinois. Would appreciate any available leads. Thank you for > your assistance. > > Jamie Arbogast > KGJ588@MSN.com > > > > > ==== ILMCDONO Mailing List ==== > A pack rat is hard to live with, but makes a fine ancestor >

Searching for information pertaining to location of records, history of the lodge and its members. In particular, searching for further information on William Pontifex, charter member of lodge, organized October 18, 1882 in Bushnell, Illinois. Would appreciate any available leads. Thank you for your assistance. Jamie Arbogast KGJ588@MSN.com

Cindy Would appreciate a lookup in your book under the McDonough County for: James Walter Parrish - In the 1850 McDonough Co. Census; b abt 1807 in KY; married to Lucinda Keeling on 5 Aug 1830 at Washington Co, KY; Children: James, William Hamilton, Elizabeth, Mary, Benjamin, Susan, Elvira, Harrison & John Parrish Daughter Elizabeth Parrish married 27 Aug 1854 at McDonough Co, Il to James Hamilton Millssap (son of Robert Millsap & Nancy E. Bunch) Daughter Mary Ann Parrish married abt 1858/1859 in IL to Robert Murry Daughter Elvira Parrish married abt 1867 in IL to Hezekiah Day Thanks for your help. Bev Schubert Vaancouver, WA

Cindy - whatever you find for Annie Utick (autick@mt.net) could you please send to me too since her line is the same as mine,, only difference is she is also searching Briscoes and I am searching Isabelle Ferguson & Sylvester Metz. Thanks so much, Carol Murphy Ulrey

Hi, Cindy, What a generous offer! Well, I can't resist -- I would love to know whatever is in the book re. my Fergusons and/or Briscoes. William Ferguson (1798 KY - 1862 IL) was a master gunsmith, married to Eleanor Sandusky. Their children were: Bernette (or Vernetta) Ferguson m. Samuel Bland Rebecca Ferguson m. Ambrose Dudley Yokum RueAnn Ferguson m. Jeremiah Briscoe (brother of Edward) Mariah H. Ferguson m. Edward Briscoe (my gg grandparents) Ruth M. Ferguson m. Samuel Duncan Henry Ferguson m. Sophia Elizabeth Butler Isabella Ferguson m. Sylvester Metz Mary Ferguson m. Charles F. Johnson Cynthia E. Ferguson m. Alexander Hollingsworth William Ferguson (spouse unknown) Edward Ferguson (spouse unknown) Arron (or Aaron) Ferguson m. Rosalatha Twitchell Many thanks, and no rush. Annie U. ______________________________ On Fri, 7 Jan 2000 RROBBUFFAL@aol.com wrote: > Hello all McDonough County researchers----- Just wanted everyone to know that > I received a book that I had purchased titled------HISTORY of MCDONOUGH > COUNTY, ITS CITIES,TOWNS AND VILLAGES with EARLY REMINISCENCES,PERSONAL > INCIDENTS AND ANECDOTES. Will do lookups. This book is not indexed,so please > bare with me if you want a lookup and I dont get right back with > you------Cindy > > > ==== ILMCDONO Mailing List ==== > McDonough County ILGenWeb http://www.macomb.com/~ilmcdono >

Hello all McDonough County researchers----- Just wanted everyone to know that I received a book that I had purchased titled------HISTORY of MCDONOUGH COUNTY, ITS CITIES,TOWNS AND VILLAGES with EARLY REMINISCENCES,PERSONAL INCIDENTS AND ANECDOTES. Will do lookups. This book is not indexed,so please bare with me if you want a lookup and I dont get right back with you------Cindy

I'm still searching for connections to my Eli MELVIN, b. about 1821-23 OH--d. about 1892 ?) He married Margaret Elizabeth HUKILL on Sep.10, 1846 in Fayette Co, OH. They came to Fulton Co and McDonough Co shortly after their marriage. Margaret died in childbirth and left 5 children; Adaline Myers MELVIN, 1848-1865)who married John OLIVER.; both died in Fulton Co, IL) Caroline MELVIN, 1850-?; James D. MELVIN,1851-1931, married Jenette Ammy DOUGLAS, Aaron Harper MELVIN, 1853-1919, he died in Bellflower, IL; and Sara Catherine MELVIN, 1855-1913, who married James NICHOLSON. Sara lived in Canton, IL and remarried a MOREY. George MELVIN, 1857-?, Is he the same George MELVIN on the 1870 McDonough Co. Census who is shown as "blind"? John MELVIN, 1858-?, What happened to him? Eli MELVIN remarried a Susanna HARRY or HARDY in 1860. She disappeared by 1870....No records found of her! Where did she go? They had 3 children--Elizabeth Emmaline MELVIN, Mary Louise MELVIN & Carrie MELVIN born between 1861-1870. I'm also trying to find out about Louisa Josephine MELVIN, 1852-1931. She married Thomas K. McDONOUGH on Oct.1, 1874, in McDonough Co. Is she related to the above named MELVINS? More than happy to share what I have..Hoping to find some of the missing pieces in the New Year! Regards, Judith Goodwin

Hi Everyone, A couple of days ago I sent the list a letter regarding worm viruses that are going around. I received the following letter today... >Hi, Robin. Wanted to let you know that there is a nasty little worm going around, and Thursday I got 3 of them that tried to "worm" their way into my hard-drive, and Friday, I got another, that said it was from ILMCDONOUGH-L! I know rootsweb can't send, so you may want to warn other listmembers that it is smart enough to know who mails things there... and NOT to open any attachment that ends in .exe unless they verify that >someone has really sent them something! To restate: Rootsweb will not allow attachments to be sent to the mailing lists, so if you receive a letter that says its from a Rootsweb mailing list WITH an attachment - DO NOT OPEN! Thanks, Robin Listowner

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