What a great idea? My names are as follows: Rice Miller Ashbaugh Hope to hear from someone soon? Marilyn Drake madrake@techline.com Hoquiam, Washington

I am a descendant of the Pond family of Morgan County, Illinois and have collected lots of material on the older ones, but need to bring the younger generations up to date. I am also interested in photos, maps, charts, land records, etc. Any help appreciated. Thank you. David Kent Coy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ih.2ADE/1177 Message Board Post: To All, Please excuse cross-postings. I wanted to get this out to the broadest possible audience. Our 19th century atlases are now available in multiple places online. Some folks, in particular those with AOL and who have older browsers or operating systems, have experienced navigational difficulties with the web pages below: Illinois: http://www.har-indy.com/il_map/il_index.html Indiana: http://www.har-indy.com/in_map/in_index.html Ohio: http://www.har-indy.com/oh_map/oh_index.html If you are having trouble navigating these pages, please use the link in my signature below. I hope to add several new states (MI and KY) during the first quarter of 2004. Please feel free to submit specific requests for regional maps that may be useful in your research. Thanks for looking, Rich Green Historic Atlas Series Online http://www.stores.ebay.com/historicatlasseriesbyhar?refid=store

Cliff, Thanks for the information. Have a great week & again thank you. Bobbie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HARRISON, Gibbons, Hunter, York Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ih.2ADE/1176 Message Board Post: I am researching the family of William and Mary HARRISON, married in OH, 1833, and subsequently resident in Jacksonville until their deaths (he:1879; she:1900). Wm was a cabinet maker and then owner of a furniture store on the square. They had 10 Children; seven lived past 1900. I would like to hear from any descendents in possession of information and/or doucuments (especially photos) pertaining to this couple and their children. I am descended from their daughter Catherine HarrisonYork. With me another reseacher is also descended from a daughter, Susan Harrison 1] Hunter, 2] Gibbons. Together we have a small collection of papers and photos we are happy to copy and exchange. All replies welcome. George Bardsley (Harrison) York

Am looking for any information on my greatgreataunt Elizabeth "Lizzie" COLSTON who married George T. LITER on 2 Sept. 1885 in Cass Co., IL. They had at least 3 children: Margaret Maude Georgia Any help or information would be appreciated so I can add another brick to my brick wall family. Thank you. Bobbie

Ref: History of Morgan County, Illinois, 1878 Morgan County War Records: Company E "Privates:" Liter, George B enl 9 Aug 1862 disc 27 Oct 1864 disab. Liter, Henry C. enl 9 Aug 1862 disc`11 Feb 1863 disab Liter, John H. enl 9 Aug 1862 m/o 7 Jun 1865 Liter, Andrew enl 9 Aug 1862 disc 11 Feb 1863 disab Cliff Watt

BOY SCOUTS, 4 H , CHURCH GROUPS, THAT ENJOY DOING WONDERFUL THINGS FOR THE COMMUNITY, IT WILL MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD, TO CLEAN UP OLD CEMETERIES, YOU WILL BE SURPRISED HOW INTERESTING THESE CEMETERIES ARE, VERY OLD DATES, SOME HAVE LOVING SAYING. In the Garden City, KS THE cemetery has a Model T motor, on top of a stone. The young proud owner of this car, was killed. We had a visitor from CA had read about Model T and wanted to see it. Our two sons were Boy Scouts, and were proud to help with the projects, often the parents would help out to. My thanks to all the young people, who decide to clean the old small cemeteries. In some cases all the family have passed away, the relatives live 100&100 of miles away, it is always my pleasure to put my extra flowers on these graves. My love goes out to all of you wonderful young people. Lorma

Good Morning, BOYS SCOUTS, 4 H, CHURCH GROUPS, THAT ENJOY doing WONDERFUL THINGS FOR THE COMMUNITY, IT WILL MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD, TO CLEAN UP OLD CEMETERIES. YOU WILL BE SURPRISED HOW INTERESTING CEMETERIES ARE, MANY VERY OLD, MANY HAVE LOVING SAYINGS, UNUSUAL SAYING. In the Garden City, cemetery their is a very old possible MODEL T motor of a car on top of a stone. The young man was very young, and killed in his pride and joy. Our two sons were in BOY SCOUTS and they were proud to do projects, many of the parents took an interest. Thanks to all you young people who decide to clean old cemeteries. In some cases the all the family have passed away, and many relatives live 100 & 100 of miles away, it is always gives me pleasure my extra flowers on those graves. My love goes to all you wonderful people. Lorma

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: STURGIS/REED/VANCE/COONS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ih.2ADE/1175 Message Board Post: Searching for the parents of: Louisa Jane Reed dob abt 1828 Illinois mar 31 Aug 1843 to James Sturgis (Stergis in IGI record) dod Aug 1851 Macon City, MO a second IGI has: Marriages: Spouse: Mrs. Louisa Jane Sturgis Family Marriage: About 1844 Of, , Morgan, Illinois Census, 1850 Morgan County, Illinois page 238: Household 940 James Sturgis 25 IL Louisa Sturgis 22 IL Alfred Sturgis 4 IL William Sturgis 1 IL The Lebanon Cemetery located 1 mile east of Lebanon, Van Buren County, Iowa: Mary Ann Sturgis died 11 September 1851 age 14 days Louisa Jane Sturgis died 30 August 1851 age 23 years William Thomas Sturgis died 19 August 1851 age 1 year 10 months.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Ih.2ADE/982.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for printing the obituary for S.P. Coy. I noticed Mrs. Edward Schaefer was a flower girl. For many years, Ed Schaefer was the funeral director in Meredosia. I had to smile when I read Hal Naylor's name. When I was growing up in Meredosia, Beulah Naylor was the organist at the Methodist Church. (I never remember her being called Mrs. Naylor. Her name was always pronounced as one word: Beulahnaylor.) Anyway, Hal had been injured "in the war" - I don't know which one. He had to wear his hat all of the time or his eyes would close. So, Hal could never attend church with his wife. I have many happy memories of the Hal and Beulah Naylor. Thanks for jogging my memory.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Ih.2ADE/1174 Message Board Post: Looking for info on Deborah's parents as well as her birth. Deborah and Benjamin had at least one child: Charles Beckingridge Brooks in 1856. Help!!!!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Ih.2ADE/571.590 Message Board Post: I'm searching for a Deborah Hatfield m. Benjamin Brooks in 1842 in Morgan County, IL. I saw you mentioned a Dorothy Hatfield in your post. Any ties?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Ih.2ADE/466.1 Message Board Post: I'm searching for a Deborah Hatfield m. Benjamin Brooks in 1842 in Morgan County, IL. Do you have any insight? I saw you mentioned a Hatfield in your post.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Moss, McHenry Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Ih.2ADE/1173 Message Board Post: I'm looking for any information on Clara Laurinda Moss born 11 may 1871 Concord, Ill Parents unknown. Clara Married a Henry McHenry about 1887 in Possibly Ohio where they had there first child Bessie Eva in 1887. I'd like to know if someone would look up the birth information so see if maybe on her birth records it would list parents. Don't know what kind of records were kept at that time. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

Hi Tobin, My name is Carolyn, maiden name Ferguson. One of my female ancestors married a Gunn sometime around 1860-1890. Wouldn't you know it, but as soon as I need the info. in my stacks of stuff, I can't find it..... Oh well, do you know of any connection between our families? Carolyn B. Orlando, FL (originally from Champaign, IL/ancestors from Alexander and Jacksonville) ----- Original Message ----- From: <tgunn@ioes.org> To: <ILMORGAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: 12 January, 2004 5:39 PM Subject: [ILMORGAN] Re: Gunn ancestors > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Gunn > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Ih.2ADE/913.1.1.2.1.1.1.1 > > Message Board Post: > > I am a Gunn descendant still living in the central IL area and know of the Gunn Rimbey Cemetary. Is anyone still interested in this information? Please contact me at tgunn@ioes.org. > Tobin Gunn > > > ==== ILMORGAN Mailing List ==== > Contribute your Morgan County ancestors Obit; Probate/Will; Deeds; Bible Records; > Photo's; Pensions; any Misc. items to the Morgan County ILGenWeb Page or to GenConnect > Cluster Boards. > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 1/8/2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gunn Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Ih.2ADE/913.1.1.2.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I am a Gunn descendant still living in the central IL area and know of the Gunn Rimbey Cemetary. Is anyone still interested in this information? Please contact me at tgunn@ioes.org. Tobin Gunn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schofield, Walsh Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Ih.2ADE/1172 Message Board Post: JACKSONVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, SATURDAY, JANAURY 23, 1909. ANSWERED TO LAST ROLL CALL Thomas Schofield, a Veteran of the Civil War and Venerable Citizen. Summoned by Death – Funeral Services Will Take Place Sunday at 2:30 p. m. Thomas Schofield, who has been in feeble health for some time, passed away at his home, 222 West College Avenue, Friday morning at 8 o’clock aged 90 years. Mr. Schofield was born in Langshire, ¬England, Aug.. 21. 1818, where he learned the trade of hat making. After his marriage to Miss Hattie Wilson, they came to America resided in Philadelphia, where Mr. Schofield engaged in the business of making hats. Prior to coming to Jacksonville he was engaged in managing a large woolen mill establishment in Greenfield, Ind., and during his residence here for a number of years, conducted a grocery store on West Lafayette Avenue, but on account of il1 health had to give it up. Mr. Schofield was a veteran of the civil war and on Sept. 19, 1861, enlisted in Company A. 58th Pennsylvania regiment and was discharged from service at Batchelders Creek N.C. March 1. 1863, having been severely injured by a horse. He had received the rank of sergeant. In 1865 Mr. Schofield lost his wife, and later he married Mrs. Tamor Caldwell of Amboy, Ill., who died in 1885; for a third wife he married Mrs. Dinah Smith, who passed away three years ago. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Susan Beatty of Chicago, and two step-sons, James and Joseph Smith of Jacksonville; 26 grand children and 14 great grandchildren. He was a member of the Episcopal church and attented while health permitted. He was well known throughout the city and county as a upright citizen. Funeral services will be conducted from Trinity church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. In charge of the rector, Rev. William Mitchell, and Interment will be made in Jacksonville cemetery.

Following is a connecting link to the subject Plat Book: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmaga/morgan2/morplat/mcplat_mere.html A person has kindly looked up on her copy of the OUR SUBSCRIBERS IN MORGAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS 1872 PLAT BOOK my Watson family. Although the online version does not mention James WATSON,. her book does mention James Watson as owning the fishery where MAGA lists: Waldo, Albert M.MeredosiaFisheryMorey Co., Ind.1847 I do believe that James Watson operated a fishery in Morgan County, IL and came from Indiana about 1847 (he would have been 3 years old) with his father (a fisherman), Edward WATSON. Now for my question, HAS ANYONE EVER HEARD OF MOREY CO., INDIANA?? I've searched maps, GNS web sites, inquired with the Indiana State Library, the Indiana State Historical Assn. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer. Marie Butcher --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Filson, True, Ogle, Stevenson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Ih.2ADE/234.1 Message Board Post: Margaret True and John Filson were married in Morgan Co IL 1830. John died 1886 in Concord IL. He was survived by his wife, 3 daughters, Mrs. Joseph Willard, Mrs. Olmstead and Mrs. Henry Turney; also 5 sons, John, Robert, Younger, Augustus and Leander. John, Jr. lived in Kansas, unmarried, Robert and Augustus lived in MIssouri. John and Younger were veterans of Co. K. 101st IL Inf. The village of Filson, IL, which is northeast of Arcola, is now only a few houses but once was a grain elevator serving the east central Illinois area. It was owned by J N Filson, who may have been the son, John. Margaret Filson died in Arcola 1896. She was born in Scott Co Ky to Fred and Martha Stevenson True. Migrated to Morgan Co IL with her mother and step-father,Absolem E Ogle in 1829. My e-mail address is now JAMESJIM235@AOL.COM, if you choose to reply.