Kathy, My paternal grandmother Morna Evalene (BESS) was born in Fayette Co, IL near the Montgomery Co, IL border. Her parents were Sarah Elizabeth (ELMORE) & Henry BESS. Her maternal grandparents were Sabra Charlotte (ELAM) & lawrence ELMORE. Her paternal great-parents were Sarah (WALKER) & Hiram ELMORE. There were SINCLAIR married into the LEATHERS family in Wayne Co, ILL. My maternal great-grand-parents were Rose Ann (LEATHERS) & Charles Edward STOGSDILL. My direct ancestry line from me Beverly going back to earlier ancestors is in the HIMES line link of our homepage. http://members.truepath.com/beverly/index.html Beverly Jane HIMES) BARGER ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathy Andersen" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 1:00 PM Subject: [ILMONTGO] Walker/Sinclair/Best > I have some information on Walkers and Bests who migrated to MO from Montgomery Co. around 1866. I have Elbert Best, John Best, John A. Best and James Best. Also a Walker family who I believe were related to Phetnay Walker who married William Sinclair. Will be happy to share. > > Kathy > Missouri > > > > > ==== ILMONTGO Mailing List ==== > List problems? First, read the Welcome Message that you received > when you subscribed. Feel free to contact Tim Casey, > list administrator with questions concerning this list! > mailto:[email protected] > > ============================== > The easiest way to stay in touch with your family and friends! > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST1 >