It's been fairly quiet on the lists so lets stir things up by doing a roll call. Suggestions: Put your main family surname in the subject line. Tell what you know, want to know or are confused by. I don't have a lot of information but there are valuable researchers on the list that do and they are wonderful to help when they can. T Hodges Genealogy http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~hodges/ Hancock County Illinois http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhancoc/ Perry County Illinois http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilperry/

Researching the names...ADAMS, HOUSE, DONOVAN(or Dunavant), BISCHOF. My grandparents were John Quincy ADAMS married to Myrtle Ellen HOUSE. My g grandparents were Eli HOUSE married to Jennie(Virginia Isabelle) DUNAVANT I am also research a branch of my mother's family, John J. BISCHOF and his wife, Bridget Schilling McCORMICK. Thanks to so many of you on the list who have been a help to me in my searching. This is from Alaska, "THE LAST FRONTIER" Ginny Pierce(Virginia Adams Pierce) Willow, Alaska [email protected]

...and a happy 'almost' Valentines Day to y'all!!! i've updated the Perry and Monroe websites with items listed below....THOUSANDS of names!!! ....Many, many thanks to Stella and Jean for your hard work on the cemetery and census!!! Bouquets, also, to Gayle, Shelly, Karen and Chris for your contributions!! your help is GREATLY appreciated!! CHECK IT OUT!!! :) Jean [email protected] ________________________________________ Perry County: http://www.iltrails.org/perry/ <A HREF="http://www.iltrails.org/perry/">http://www.iltrails.org/perry/</A> Marriages.....UPDATED!!!! (now over 4800 names!) Bethel Cemetery...UPDATED!!! (over 1350 names!) Old Bethel Cem. Index.....NEW!!!! (from the old book!) Messages...UPDATED!!!!! Queries....UPDATED!!!! Grandma's Medical Terms.... NEW!!!! Headstone Meanings....NEW!!!! Monroe County: http://www.iltrails.org/monroe/ <A HREF="http://www.iltrails.org/monroe/Index.html"> http://www.iltrails.org/monroe/</A> 1860 census...UPDATED!!! (over 2500 families, 7,000 entries!!!) (lots of names from the Prairie du Rocher area!!)

I HOPE YOU REALIZE THIS IS A JOINT WORKS IN PROGRESS! <g> It represents many years research for several people. Rebecca, Where did you get a name for the wife of Joshua M. Rice? No, I do not know where that address would be near P'ville area. Maybe someone in Perry county can tell us. I have been told that Joshua M. Rice was the first treasurer of Perry co, IL when it was made a county. In 1830 census Joshua M Rice was in the 40-50 age group. His children were 1 male 0-5, probably Moses L B age 2, Jahu T.age 5. Male 10-15 thought to be James M. male 15- 20- John J, , . and Abner 20 (later census shows John J born 1816) female 5-10 female 10-15 female 30-40 This must have been the wife. In 1850 Hamilton co IL census listed with John J. Rice family was brother Jahue J. born 1820 now 30(?) years old, born in TN and living with John. John J. Rice had a son named Willam D. who had a son James Henry Rice. We believe that Joshua M. Rice lived by Curlee Chapel cemetery. We also believe that William D. Rice is buried at Curlee Chapel Cemetery. Last I knew, if they haven't moved it, Curlee Cemetery was north of Tamaroa. That is why I asked if you live in Perry co, now. I know there are Grafs down there still. William D Rice was born in IL, his father and mother were born in TN. This is from 1850 Hamilton co, IL Dist. 10, house #125.. 1860 Hamilton co, IL John J. Rice family was household 280. William D. Rice was in 1880 Perry co, IL census with wife and 3 children. In 1840 census, Joshua m was 50-60 and lived in Perry co, IL with 2 males, 3 females, one his wife apparently. she is also 50-60 years old. I have that John J Rice, father of William D, was born in TN. I am working with information taken from census by a cousin not on line. Are you familiar with any of these names? William D. Married Elizabeth Jane Harper in TN, she and her parents were all born TN. Our family oral history is that she was one half Cherokee. And we all show that heritage. They were back and forth from TN for years. Were these part of the RICE brothers from TN who founded RICE, IL over by Pinckneyville in Perry co, IL?? I have a family sheet for an Alex H. Rice b 1835, m. Susan Hutchings. Are they yours? Still looking for Jack Rice the prize fighter, born mid 1800s. ----- Original Message ----- From: R Graf <[email protected]> To: gijoeww2 <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 10:53 PM Subject: Re: Perry County Rices > Joe, > > I'm so excited! It's them! I wonder how I could find where that house > #0225 is? Do you know what the 14S R3W is? > > According to my information, Joshua Morris Rice and Susanna Gunn are the > parents of Abner Stires. I'm not finding a William as a brother. Was your > William a Perry Co. resident? When and where was he born? > > RE: the census info... > > I also show a: > > Sarah B. (b. abt. 1838, Washington Co., IL) > Richard Morris (b. 10/11/1836 Perry Co., IL - d. 2/13/1913 Perry Co., IL) > Alexander (b. 9/1/1834) > Sabra (b. 1845 Perry Co., IL) > > I guess they weren't living with the family at the time of the census? The > Sabra, I'm guessing is either a twin or a name error to Saria B. > > Thanks for all the info. Let me know what you can about William D. Thanks. > > Rebecca > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: gijoeww2 <[email protected]> > To: R Graf <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 3:16 PM > Subject: Re: Perry County Rices > > > > Rebecca, I have an Abner S. Rice in my line brother to William D. Rice > > Perry co, IL > > 1860 Perry co, Il census > > Pickneyville PO House #0225 > > I 4S R3W > > Rice, Abner age 50 Male White born KY, Farmer > > Lucinda, age 48 female white bron TN > > James, 21, male white born IL > > Zebadee, 18, male white born IL > > Nancy J. 17, female white born IL > > Saria B. 15, female white born IL > > Lucinda, 9, female white born IL > > from research of Mrs. Dorsey. > > Rebecca if you think this is your family, let me know. > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > From: R Graf <[email protected]> > > To: gijoeww2 <[email protected]> > > Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 1:44 PM > > Subject: Re: Perry County Rices > > > > > > > I don't know quite how to qualify the request....will it help with a few > > > names? > > > > > > My Rices: > > > > > > Andrew Boyd Rice m. Allie Fair Queen > > > Zebedee Hull Rice m. Susan Frances HUTCHINGS > > > Abner Stires Rice m. Lucinda HULL > > > > > > Is that what you need? I'm new at this....THANKS! > > > > > > Rebecca > > > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: gijoeww2 <[email protected]> > > > To: R Graf <[email protected]> > > > Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 2:24 PM > > > Subject: Re: Perry County Rices > > > > > > > > > > Many sheets, which one are you interested in. joe > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: R Graf <[email protected]> > > > > To: <[email protected]> > > > > Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 1:26 PM > > > > Subject: Perry County Rices > > > > > > > > > > > > > I would love to have a copy of your information from census for > Perry > > > > county > > > > > Rices! > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > R Graf > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

I would like to exchange information with people who had WOODWARD ancestors in Perry and Jackson Co.IL between about 1840 to 1900. Hope to hear from a cousin. Patricia McCrory <[email protected]>

Some years back TempeB wrote about a Josephine Rice. Does she still sub to RICE-L? I have found a Josephine Rice, age 33, in 1900 Perry Co, IL census whose father was born in Poland, mother born MO. Husband George Rice,age 46, mother were born in Scotland, father born TN. If anyone needs these I have the children also.

I find Henry Rice m Mildred E Murphey Saline co, Jan 10, 1872. I double checked Mildred's initial and yes it says E. We know there are mistakes sometimes. Have you written to the Saline county for a copy of the marriage lic. Would it have the parents names listed? My census is for Perry co, L only. There I find a Henry Rice, 24, m, w, born IL coal miner Louisa A., 21, f, w, born IL. one child Linda M. 3, f,w, IL they are in Tamaroa, IL township 4,range l 1870 census I don't find an IL marriage for these two. ----- Original Message ----- From: patsy boren To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 2:57 PM Subject: Rice's of Perry ILL Thank You for Your offer to share info. I would be very interested in having this info if you could e-mail to me. Have you any information on Henry L or T, Rice who married Mildred Abney Murphy? I am have been at a brick wall for sooo long trying to prove his Father and Mother . My Rice's were in Saline County or White County. I thought he was son of Allen Rice and Susannah Pearce but there is question, so still searching for prove. Thank you very much..Patsy Rice Boren

Ken, 1860 Perry co, IL Census -Tamaroa Post Office I find a Thomas J age 6 yo born in IL in the household of a George W. Rice, born c.1827 TN, wife Manerva, born c 1873 IL. I believe that Minerva was M. Catherine Hutchings. I find also in Tamaroa, Range l, township 4 house 182/182 James H. Rice age 35, Born TN, no parents birthplace given, farmer. Wife Margaret, 26, born IL, Children James H, 13; John A. 11; Julia, 3; Wiliiam l; Mary l. all born IL. I have a note that this Thomas jr married a Nancy Fulton 1880. from Mrs. Dorsey research. jo ----- Original Message ----- From: Ken Meyer <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 6:43 AM Subject: James RICE > Thank you for your offer to share the RICE info. May I please have the > data on any Jams RICE you may have? I have a Thomas RICE who lived most of > his life in Fountain County, IN; on the Illinois-Indiana line. His father > was a James RICE and we have hit a brick wall. Thank you again for your > assistance. > Ken >

I have a Thomas J. Rice age 78, born IL both parents born TN living with Francis D., 73, born IL NC, TN. Tamaroa IL 1920, precinct #2 Same Precinct has head of household Wess Rice, 43 Born IL, IN, IN coalminer, wife Kate 36., born IL, TN, KY six children listed. If this is your Rice I would like to add the middle name to my database.

Rebecca, I have an Abner S. Rice in my line brother to William D. Rice Perry co, IL 1860 Perry co, Il census Pickneyville PO House #0225 I 4S R3W Rice, Abner age 50 Male White born KY, Farmer Lucinda, age 48 female white bron TN James, 21, male white born IL Zebadee, 18, male white born IL Nancy J. 17, female white born IL Saria B. 15, female white born IL Lucinda, 9, female white born IL from research of Mrs. Dorsey. Rebecca if you think this is your family, let me know. ----- Original Message ----- From: R Graf <[email protected]> To: gijoeww2 <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 1:44 PM Subject: Re: Perry County Rices > I don't know quite how to qualify the request....will it help with a few > names? > > My Rices: > > Andrew Boyd Rice m. Allie Fair Queen > Zebedee Hull Rice m. Susan Frances HUTCHINGS > Abner Stires Rice m. Lucinda HULL > > Is that what you need? I'm new at this....THANKS! > > Rebecca > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: gijoeww2 <[email protected]> > To: R Graf <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 2:24 PM > Subject: Re: Perry County Rices > > > > Many sheets, which one are you interested in. joe > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: R Graf <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 1:26 PM > > Subject: Perry County Rices > > > > > > > I would love to have a copy of your information from census for Perry > > county > > > Rices! > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > R Graf > > > > > > > >

I have collected a number of RICE in Perry Co, IL census from about 1830. There are are duplicates of some names, HOH. Will be glad to share data. I found two James H. Rice in the county at the same time, also others. [email protected]

I finally got ambitious enough today to clean out my e-mail files and spent the day updating web pages. I've added, made changes and even deleted. Perry County already has a search engine that I think has been beneficial to researchers and I hope to get one installed on Hancock County this week. T Hodges Genealogy http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~hodges/ Hancock County Illinois http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhancoc/ Perry County Illinois http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilperry/

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Greetings: My gggrandparents, Lewis and Rebecca Benson, are at Galum cemetery. They farmed in Perry County until their deaths. Any info that might lead to the parents of Lewis would be greatly appreciated. Rebecca was an Eaton, and easily traced farther back. Cliff [email protected]

Dos anyone have information on a Charles Dunn on the 1870 Ilinois census? He is listed as Charles ,23years old,male,white, Perry County,Il.,Locale-Du Quoin , roll268,page 168. There is another Charles Dunn,22 years old,male, white, Perry County.Il.,Du Quoin, roll268, page169. Both of these Charles are listed in a series M593. Any information will be helpful. Thank you, Ruth Sherwood [email protected]

Charles Melton has generously donated some pictures that he took of the Curlee Cemetery in Perry County. My problem is for some reason there is about 2 inches of blank space at the top of the page. Can anyone figure out where I have messed up the code at? The URL is http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilperry/curlee.htm The second part is that I have had a researcher ask what records are available for Perry County and I can not find my stack of information. Can someone send that to me and I can get it posted? Nothing like construction to mess everything up. T Hodges Genealogy http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~hodges/ Hancock County Illinois http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhancoc/ Perry County Illinois http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilperry/

I have updated Monroe County, LOTS and LOTS of pictures!!! many thanks Marsha!!! also thanks to Shelly and Joan for your contributions!! we ALL appreciate it!! Grandma's medical terms....NEW!!!! Photo album......NEW!!! Epidemics..........NEW!!! Wedding photos.....UPDATED!!! Messages....UPDATED!!! Check it out!!! http://www.iltrails.org/monroe/ <A HREF="http://www.iltrails.org/monroe/Index.html">www.iltrails.org/monroe/ </A> Jean [email protected] Coordinator for: Perry Co. ILLinois <A HREF="http://www.iltrails.org/perry/">http://www.iltrails.org/perry/</A> Kaskaskia, ILLinois <A HREF="http://www.iltrails.org/kaskaskia/"> http://www.iltrails.org/kaskaskia/</A> Monroe Co. ILLinois <A HREF="http://www.iltrails.org/monroe/Index.html"> http://www.iltrails.org/monroe/</A> List Administrator: [email protected]

I have updated Monroe County, LOTS and LOTS of pictures!!! many thanks Marsha!!! also thanks to Shelly and Joan for your contributions!! we ALL appreciate it!! Grandma's medical terms....NEW!!!! Photo album......NEW!!! Epidemics..........NEW!!! Wedding photos.....UPDATED!!! Messages....UPDATED!!!

Found a list on the Net for Cutler Cemetery, Perry Co., IL at the following address: http://www.usgennet.org/~ahilperr/sub72.html Attempted to return but Net says it can't find the page. Does anyone know the correct address for this page? Thank you. Pam Treme [email protected] Tampa, FL

Is there an archive of local newspapers. I'm interested in my ancestors, the Mecum (Meacum, Mecom) family in the 1840's-1850's. -Charles Melton St Louis, Mo [email protected]