Posted on: Morgan Co. IL Query Page Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Morgan?read=237 Surname: Joy ------------------------- Billy, there is a great deal of detailed info on this family and Joy Prairie in the book, MORGAN COUNTY FAMILY HISTORY, 1976, by the Morgan Co. Bicentenniel Committee, 1977, Taylor Pub. Co. There are more than 2 pages on them. It says Joy Prairie was originally 1200 acres in the NW part of the county, about 7 mi. NW of Jacksonville, and that the original family homestead is still owned by an descendant (in 1976). The church was the Congregational Church of Joy Prairie. If you contact me I will assist you in regard to this book.