Cathleen, Tell me more about the Wilson's. My g g g grandfather Presley Purdy B 1795 Washington County, KY D somewhere in Oregon about 1870-1880 had a sister Adeline who married Joseph O'Conner Wilson who was the first Mayor of Macomb, Il and a Justice of the Peace in McDonough County. You mention that your Lewis and Emma went to Oregon around 1900 and lived (at least are buried} at Halsey Oregon. I show Presley, his wife Eliza Burks Purdy and family on the 1870 census as living in the Harrisburg area { which is only about 9 or 10 miles from Halsey]. My information shows that my Purdy's went to Oregon in the early 1870's. I've lost track of Presley and Eliza, their deaths, where buried, etc Does anything here ring any bells from your research? Al Kajin kajinknives@mcn.net ---------- > From: Dragonflygirl231@newmail.rootsweb.com > To: ILMCDONO-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ILMCDONO] decendants:John Martin Wilson > Date: Friday, January 12, 2001 7:51 PM > > > > Who were the parents of Emma Merrick, she was born about 1845 thru 1855, She > married Lewis Ramsey Wilson, the son of John Martin Wilson. I have > conflicting date of marriage for this couple. of 1866 or 1876, which is > correct? (Industry, McDonough,Ill.) > > This couple moved to Oregon circa 1900, They are buried their with most of > their children Pine Grove Cemetery, Halsey, Oregon. It seems that most of > their children died in their youth. (never having had married) > > Any information on this family group is greatly appreciated. > > Thank you, > Cathleen S. Gudino > ggGranddaughter of Christopher C. Wilson > >