In a message dated 1/6/2004 8:09:37 PM Pacific Standard Time, 13rupert@xmission.com writes: > Researching the Davis line is certainly a challenge. "DAVIS DEPRESSION" is what I call it. ha. Loretta Davis

Thank you to all who have submitted Davis information after my query about Martha Russel and James Davis. My James Monroe Davis was born in Williamson co., Tennessee in 1817. His parents moved to Montgomery county about 1830. When James Davis married Mrs. Hester Ann Thurston Kirchner April 2, 1878 in Bond county, he stated that this was his sixth marriage. I know that he married Mrs. Arminda Holbrook Lindley twice in 1842. The second marriage to her was because her divorce from James Lindley was not finalized. So, was this two of his six marriages? I do not know. Arminda appears to have died before 1860 because I cannot find her in the census but can find him and their two children. I also know that he married Mrs. Sarah Titsworth Finney in 1870. She divorced him. That leaves me two or three marriages to find. One possibility was Sarah Radliff who married a James Davis in 1857. Sarah is a guess. No Radliff or any variation of that name is found in the 1850 or 1860 census for Bond or Montgomery counties. This accounts for possibly only 4 of the wives. That is why I was interested in Martha Russell as the other possibility. However, Martha is listed in the 1850 census with her parents and Martha has two Davis children. One of them being born after my James Davis was married to Arminda. I have no reason to believe that he was a bigamist but I would be interested to know who Martha Russell was married to just so I can cross him off of the possible list and then can look for other possible wives to make up the other 5 marriages. BTW, there is another James M. Davis from Tennessee who lived in Montgomery county at the same time. This James Davis served in the civil war. Researching the Davis line is certainly a challenge. In Montgomery county, I am researching the following families: DAVIS, HOLBROOK, CAULK, GOSSAGE and VOYLES Thanks to all and good hunting Bob Drennan

As I research more into the Nelson family from Hillsboro and Fillmore, I keep running into roadblocks. Maybe someone out there knows where I can go from here. Some of this is repeat, so sorry if you have heard it before :} Robert Nelson (1846-1914) m. Camilla Wright (1853-1920). Both are buried in Glendale Cemetery in Fillmore. Robert had 9 children that I know of: Emery H Clark Clarence Oscar Jay Male (stillborn) Male (stillborn) Scott May Apparently Robert's brother is buried somewhere in Montgomery County. From what I can tell, his name was Richard. I have a picture of him, and it is labeled "Uncle Richard". I was told his body was exhumed and moved to a cemetery in Montgomery County (this was told by relatives, and is not proven). Robert was born in Baltimore, MD. Apparently there are relatives there, and they come to Fillmore and Hillsboro occasionally. They may be visiting the Wright relatives. Does anyone know of Robert/Richard and/or the living Wrights in Montgomery County? Any suggestions where I can go from here? I am stumped and have been for some time. Thanks in advance for any help someone may give. Tammy White tammyw@digitekpro.com

We may or may not be talking about the same Stella. My Mother has told me that she and her husband did appear well to do. My Dad was Stella's nephew, but she never had much to do with his family. I am trying to piece together the history of my Dad's family. His father was Walter, son of Ephraim, son of Malcomb. The birth date that I have for Stella is June of 1874. She and Asa Davis had six children that I know about: Ray, Bertha, Lucille, Easter (sp?), Lula, and Cecil. If these names are familiar, I would like to share information. Since my Dad's family did not keep many records of relatives and were not very close, I have had to start from scratch. Looking forward to hearing more from you, Dale >From: Joyce & Ed Thomas <ejthomas@i1.net> >Reply-To: ILMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com >To: ILMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [ILMONTGO] Davis Family >Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2004 20:18:37 -0600 > >Dale, I would have never guessed that was her full name. I assumed Stella >stood for Estella. At least she lived in Litchfield. She had a big old >house on the street behind the Library in Litchfield. The house was >surrounded by an wrought iron fence with vines hiding the fence. I would >have sworn that she had a big tombstone in Elmwood Cemetery in Litchfield. > >Joyce > > >==== ILMONTGO Mailing List ==== >Visit the Montgomery County ILGenWeb Home Page! >http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmontgo/ > _________________________________________________________________ Enjoy a special introductory offer for dial-up Internet access — limited time only! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup

Willing to share information on the above families. Does anyone have info on the Walls family? They use to own the land on the Southside of Rt 16 going about 1 miles east of the river or stream going east. Barbara

Dale, I would have never guessed that was her full name. I assumed Stella stood for Estella. At least she lived in Litchfield. She had a big old house on the street behind the Library in Litchfield. The house was surrounded by an wrought iron fence with vines hiding the fence. I would have sworn that she had a big tombstone in Elmwood Cemetery in Litchfield. Joyce

There was also a Estella Davis who was married to Asa Davis. They lived either in Hillsboro or Litchfied. They are buried in Irving Cemetery. Her real name was Washestella, but also went by Stella. She was the daughter of Ephraim Wheeler and was my Great-Aunt. Dale Wheeler >From: Joyce & Ed Thomas <ejthomas@i1.net> >Reply-To: ILMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com >To: ILMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [ILMONTGO] Davis Family >Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2004 10:58:32 -0600 > >I knew of an Estella Beech Davis. She was a friend of my grandmother who >was born in 1882 so I imagine Stella was born about the same time. I >believe she was a philanthropist in Litchfield because there are many >tributes to her so I assume she would be easy to look up. The one thing I >remember being told is that she was the first person in Litchfield that >owned an electric car. >Joyce > > >==== ILMONTGO Mailing List ==== >Montgomery County Genealogical Society was formed in 1978 and its holdings >are housed at the Litchfield Carnegie Public Library in Litchfield IL.P.O. >Box 212, Litchfield, IL 62056-0212 > _________________________________________________________________ Tired of slow downloads? Compare online deals from your local high-speed providers now. https://broadband.msn.com

I knew of an Estella Beech Davis. She was a friend of my grandmother who was born in 1882 so I imagine Stella was born about the same time. I believe she was a philanthropist in Litchfield because there are many tributes to her so I assume she would be easy to look up. The one thing I remember being told is that she was the first person in Litchfield that owned an electric car. Joyce

Hi Bob and Don, Bob, we have corresponded before and have the same Davis/Walshville area ties. Thought I would throw this in for possible connections during this Davis quest: I have obit for Ila Ruth (DAVIS) Becker d/o Roy E and Florence (JARMAN) Davis. B. 1-20-1919 in Springfield, IL D. 8-5-2000 Litchfield. Siblings listed as: Donald, Geneva, Elva, Betty Edwards, Helen, Norma, Vida, Shirley, Rosetta and Lela. It also listed children . I also have obits on Walter W. Davis, living in Walshville in 1863. Wesley Davis born in Erie, Crawford co., PA 1852, married Ammetta Briggs of Litchfield. Siblings listed as: George, Charles and Arlena. If anyone would like copies of these obits, I would be glad to scan and send as attachments. Good luck Chris Grove Surgis wsurgis@earthlink.net

Bob, My great grandfather was James Knox Davis born 1846/1847 in Illinois, most likely in or around Montgomery Co. I have been unsucessful in locating or tracing his line any farther back. He was a Blacksmith by trade. Maybe the James Davis you are looking for is related. Father? Don Davis - California

The Illinois marriage database shows that Martha Russell married James Davis June 16, 1841. She is shown in the 1850 census living with her parents, John and Charlota Russell, with two daughters and no James Davis. Their next door neighbor is Mary Russell Martin and her family. Does anyone research this family and have any information about James Davis and Martha Russell Davis? Thank you. Bob Drennan

Theresa, Do you know if he lived in the Irving area of Montgomery County? I have a John Brown, s/o of David Deadrich & Catherine Cress. He was the son of John Brown & Martha Elkins. The John above was born in 1836 in Montgomery Co., IL.. David was born in Knox Co., TN and his father, John was born in Baltimore, MD about 1758. His father was Peter Brown b: in Edinburgh, Scotland abt. 1738. Let me know if this is the one you are talking about. The first John Brown was my gr gr gr gr grandfather. One of his daughters by his first wife married my gr gr gr grandfather John Roberts. John & Alice Roberts were the parents of John Corwin Roberts, my gr gr grandfather. He and his brother Peter and two sisters, Mary & Nancy came to IL with their Brown cousins around the mid 1830's after John died in 1836. Apparently his widow, 2nd wife didn't want the 4 kids from a previous marriage. I am interested in them going to Texas. Peter and his family went to TX about 1880 and settled in Sherman Co. TX and John Corwin had a son that moved to Kaufmann Co., TX about that time. I was recently in Sherman Co., TX and got some info on not only Peter Roberts but also a James Thompson Brown. I haven't been able to link him with my family yet, but I'm missing a lot of links. I would love to hear from you. Joyce T.

Looking for information on John Brown .He was a Union Veteran. Moved to Texas about 1880.Had a son named Thomas and a son named John and a daughter named Mrs. Coleman. Were possibly in Van Zandt Co.Texas 1900. Would like to connect with someone working on this Brown line.Theresa

Seeking an obit on a John M. Row who died 14 May 1943 in Hillsboro. Willing to reimburse expenses. Thanks janet in San Antonio

It looks like it would have been South Fillmore Township. You mention the name Bryant. Are you African American? I went to high school with two girls from a Bryant family in Litchfield, IL Tiss

Can someone help Richard here on his question below. Please send the email to Richard. He may not be a subscriber to the mail list. Tim Casey ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard D. Brattin" <rdb1936@juno.com> To: <timcasey6@earthlink.net> Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 12:25 PM Subject: Question ?? > Tim, > > Can you tell me what "township" Vanburensburg, IL would be in the 1910 > Federal Census records? > > I am trying to find a "Mrs. BRYANT" family "near Vanburensburg" in 1910 > .... per an obit by an aunt, Jathina [Tucker] Grigg - d. 1909, Bond Co, > IL. ... this person would be a niece. > > If I could at least figure out the twp the town was in during 1930....I > would do a sep-by-step search of the area ... for a Bryant or variation > of. I would just like to know the township for Vanburensburg in 1910 > census ?? > > Thanks, > Richard D. Brattin > Midvale, UT > ======

Greetings, Looking for any information on my great grandparents who may have been born or lived in Montgomery Co.. I know from later census records they were born somewhere in Illinois. The earliest record I have so far is of their marriage in 1866. Sarah F. Ford, born 1849, married James K. Davis 1 Feb 1866 in Montgomery Co.; had a son, Benjamin B. Davis born in 1872 somewhere in Illinois. John A. Ford, born 1851 (Brother of Sarah???) Thomas Edward Ford, born 1853 (Brother of Sarah???) The next record I have is from Santa Clara, Ca where they relocated sometime before the 1880 census. Any Information would be greatly appreciated, Don in California

Alice, Glad I could help. Sharon

Yes, My Family is Louisa Allen and William Hamilton ( Hamilton being my direct line). Thank You for the information. I appreciate it very very much. This is great !! Thank You, Alice

Alice, We are related. I am doing research on the ALLEN family from the Zanesville, Illinois. My gr gr gr gr grandfather was Isaac ALLEN. Isaac's son Robert Graham ALLEN lived in the Zanesville area from the 1830's until his death in 1853. Last week I went to Ancestry.com to do some searching for more information on Robert Graham ALLEN and clicked on Family Trees and found a lot of information and the DOVER Family Tree. The DOVER family is related to the ALLEN family and the ELLEDGE family. Check out Ancestry.com and the folllowing web site. Jeremy has found a lot of information on the family. If you go to <A HREF="www.doverhistory.us">www.doverhistory.us</A>. click on ALLEN and then go to Robert Graham and at the bottom of the page under DOCUMENTS click on Allen Family Genealogy by Edgar Ogg Allen. You will find Louisa ALLEN and Isaac ELLEDGE. Good luck with your search. Sharon