This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blades, Hall Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1763 Message Board Post: Barry Adage Newspaper, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Fri. Jan. 26, 1883: "Mary W. Blades was born Feb. 16, 1857, in St. Louis, Mo. When one year of age she was taken by her parents to Montgomery City, Mo., and when fourteen removed to Barry, where she has lived ever since. She was married to Geo. B. Hall June 12, 1881, and died at her home in this city Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 24, 1883, after a short illness, during most of which she remained unconscious. She leaves a husband, an infant daughter and many friends in bereavement. She was greatly respected and beloved by all who knew her, and her words of cheer will long be remembered. The funeral takes place from the M.E. church this morning, and the services will be under the direction of the Daugters of Rebekah, of which order she was an esteemed member." __ She is listed in the Barry Cemetery, Barry, Pike Co. Illinois: Mary M. Hall 1857-1883. Gerri

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ross, Dewell, Jennings, Ferris Classification: Will Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/714.1.3 Message Board Post: I have the will of Roby Ross showing Roby Dewell was her niece: Will - 1873: I, Roby Ross of the town of Barry in the County of Pike and State of Illinois of the age of 83 years and being of sound mind and memory do make publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner following to wit: 1st, It is my desire and will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be fully paid. 2nd, I give and bequeath to my niece, Roby Dewell, all my personal estate towit, money's, notes, bonds, goods and chattels of what nature or kind ?? to her and her heirs forever. 3rd, It is my desire and wish to be buried in Pittsfield in my lot in the cemetery west of the city of Pittsfield and that my Executor cause to be erected suitable gravestones to my grave. And lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint John N. Dewell to be the Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revolking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 19th day of May A.D. 1873 (signed by Roby Ross). The said Roby Ross at said place on said day signed and sealed this instrument and published and declared the same as and for her last will and testament and we at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto written our names as subscribing witnesses: Wm. Jennings residing in Barry, Pike Co. IL and L.N. Ferris, residing in Barry, Pike Co. IL. __ Estate of Roby Ross/Final Report: Rushville, Ill., June 28, 1888: I, Roby Dewell, sole legatee of Roby Ross deceased, do hereby acknowledge the receipt of the entire estate of said Roby Ross, deceased, after the payment of all claims and charges against said estate and costs of administration. Signed, Roby Dewell. __ Roby Gray Dewell was daughter of Daniel & Ann (Sweet) Gray. Gerri

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wassell/Wassol, Branley, Kerr, Mason, Green Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1762 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Friday, March 25, 1881: "William Wassol was born Nov. 23, 1822, and died March 14, 1881, aged 58 years, 3 months and 21 days. He was born in the city of London, England. He came to this country with his father in 1831, and settled in Ohio. In 1835 he came to Pike county, Illinois, where he resided until his death. On Dec. 24, 1846, he was united in marriage with Miss Jane Branley, who survives him. He leaves two sons and one daughter - all married. He was truly a good man, respected and honored by all his neighbors. His funeral was conducted by Elders Mason and Green in the Baptist church in Barry on Tuesday the 15th inst." __ Barry Cemetery, Barry, Pike Co. IL: William Wassell (born London, E.) 29 Nov 1822 - 14 Mar 1881 (58-3-21) Jane Wassell (wife) 17 Feb 1821-30 Jan 1900 (78-11-13) Maud Wassell 1879-1931 Sarah A. Kerr Wassell (wf of John) d. 31 Dec 1881 (25-0-12) Park Lawn Cem, Barry, Pike Co. IL: W. T. Wassell d. 28 Dec 1901 (52-10-26) Harry Wassell d 1 Nov 1904 (30 yrs)

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/kg.2ADI/1755.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Yes, there is St. Mary's Calvary Catholic cemetery about 1 1/2 miles north of Pittsfield in Newburg Township. There are Reeds buried there.If you go to Pike County Genweb, you will find look up volunteers for the cemetery. This is the link http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilpike/cemeteries/Newburg/Calvary.html

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Newman, Newnham, Newnam, Newingham, Newenham Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/483.1 Message Board Post: Hi. I would like to correspond with anyone doing research on the Newman/Newnham/Newnam/Newingham/Newnham family in Pike Co.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Newman, Newnham Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/823.1 Message Board Post: Hi. Do you know the names of Leander's parents? Thanks for any info.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dutcher Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1761 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Sat. Aug. 9, 1879, in part: "The deah of our mother, Mrs. Eliza A., wife of S.Q. Dutcher, at her residence a short distance east of Barry was announced last week. The subject of this obituary notice was born at Nassua, Rensselaer county, New York, August 25, 1814, and was married at Sand Lake, same county, September 6, 1837. Two years later she immigrated with her husband to Pike county, Illinois, and settled on a farm three miles east of Barry. In the month of February, 1857, they moved to what is now the old homestead. Here she lived and suffered for more than twenty years and until death at half past ten o'clock pm July 29, 1879, at the age of 64 years, 11 months and 4 days, relieved her of all her pain. She was mother to six children, two of whom are dead and now lie beside her in the Barry cemetery. The other four are living and together with her only son-in-law were present at her funeral. No matter how far fortune took the chil! dren from her, they always delighted to return at least once a year and pay her a visit, for to them she was always the kindest and best of mothers. In early life she was converted and united with the Methodist church. Not being satisfied with her baptism, she united with the Baptist church and continued a member till she came to this state. Here she united with the Christian church of which she remained a member until her death."

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/kg.2ADI/1755.1.1 Message Board Post: Do you know if there is a cemetery located at St. Mary's? I am thinking that some of these children might be buried there. The baptismal records you sent me match the dates I have for these children.

Surnames: REDDICK, REDICK, DEWITT, HETRICK, McDOWELL, WILLIAMSON, RANSOM, MINNIUM, PETERSON, MEYERS With all the DNA testing going on does any one know how my 3X Great Grandfather's parents were? My GGG Grandparents married March 30, 1831 in Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois (Vol. 1 page 9 marriage cert. # 75 shows surname spelling REDICK). They were Thomas William and Eliza Jane DEWIIT REDDICK. Thomas was born abt.1810 in Hamilton County, Ohio and died abt. 1898 near Fish Hook, Pike County, Illinois. Eliza Jane was born abt. 1813 in Clark County, Kentucky and died abt. 1882 near Fish Hook, IL. Both are buried on their farm land near Fish Hook. (In 1980's this farm land was owned by surname McDOWELL which connects with REDDICK some how.)Thomas & Eliza had the following children believed all born in Brown Co IL. 1) Rebecca Jane Feb.15, 1832 - Sept. 21, 1895 married Nicholas Shafer HETRICK 2) Thomas Martin abt. 1834-Jan. 15, 1876 Pattonsburg, Harrison County, Mo. married Sarah WILLAIMSON 3) Safronia b. March 4, 1836-March 10, 1900 married Robert C. RANSOM on Feb. 23, 1856 in Schuyler Co IL. 4) Pleasant William March 14, 1838-June 11, 1891 Quincy, Adams Co. IL. married Hannah HETRICK MINNIUM (my GG grandparents) 5) Clinton D. born abt. 1841. Lived Tulsa, Okla. in 1921. 6) James M. Abt. 1842-Aug. 03, 1916 Miller Twp, Marion Co., Mo. 7) Jesse F. March 25, 1849-Dec. 18, 1932 Quincy, IL.married Pemelia _____. 8) John Wesley May 02, 1852-Oct. 02, 1921 Quincy, IL. married Eliza Ann PETERSON 9) Franklin born March 1856 (unknown death date) married Rebecca J. MEYERS 10) James C. July 18, 1859-July 18, 1861 If any of this sounds remotely familiar please reply. If I need to make corrections please don't hesitate to point mistakes. Any help on the children also appreciated. Thanks, Judi

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Watson, Hall, McKinney, Hazen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1760 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Dec. 12, 1901, in part: "Miss Permelia A. Hall, daughter of J. (H?) and Permelia Hall, was born in Goshen, Ohio, September 24, 1857. She came to Illinois with her parents in 1863 and settled near New Hartford, from which place they removed to New Salem, Ill, in 1865. She was united in marriage to J.B. Watson March 23, 1879. One son, Earl W., blessed this union. After her marriage with Mr. Watson they resided in Barry for a time and then removed to New Salem, where they made their home for twelve years, returning to Barry in 1893, where her husband and herself have made for themselves a host of very dear friends. Mr. Watson engaged permanently in the hardware business and they were so well pleased with this city as an abiding place that they set about to build themselves a home, which they have only been able to enjoy together for about a year. About a year ago Mrs. Watson passed through a severe illness and she feared then she would not live to enjoy her home; but a kind providence restored her and she was privileged to live one more year with her beloved companion. She was a member of Barry Chapter "Eastern Star". In early life she was connected with the M.E. church, but after coming to Barry never united with any church, but generally attended the Baptist church with her husband when able to go anywhere. The condition of her health during the past year necessitated her going to the hospital at St. Louis last week. Her heart being in a weak condition, she failed to rally, and on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1901, as the returning light of a new day was breaking over the city, she quietly breathed her last, aged 44 years, 2 months and 16 days. She leaves to mourn her sudden departure her beloved husband and son, Earl; her aged father and mother; a widowed sister, Mrs. John McKinney; Matilda, wife of Wm. McKinney, of Oklahoma; Martha, wife of Wm. Hazen, of this city; and four brothers, William, Alexander, James B., and John H., and many other relatives, besides a host of loving friends. Funeral services were conducted from the family residence Thursday, Dec. 12, at 2pm by Rev. W.M. Hailey, assisted by Rev. H.H. Hurley, of the Baptist church. A very large number of citizens were present and followed the remains to Park Lawn cemetery, where they were laid to rest to await the resurrection morn."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Arnold, Smith, Burk Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1759 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Thursday, Nov. 28, 1901: "Lula Smith was born in Ralls county, Mo., July 30, 1869, and died in Barry, Pike county, Ill., November 18, 1901, aged 32 years, 3 months and 19 days. She was married to Wm. Arnold August 20, 1889, and to this union were born six children. She united with the Christian church about eight years ago, of which she has been a faithful member, putting her trust in the Lord. During her sickness she expressed herself as being ready to go if it was the Lord's will, although she had so much to live for in her family. As a daughter she was kind and obedient, as a wife faithful and loving, and as a mother patient and devoted, one who lived for her husband and children. She bore her suffering with much patience, being ever cheerful and willing to do what was considered for her good. Deceased was a member in good standing of the Fraternal Army of America. There are left a husband, four children - Nola, Lilly, Charles and baby John - father, mother, grandfather and grandmother, two sisters and four brothers - Maggie, Harry and Willard, Mrs. Allie Burk, of Hannibal, and Geo. and Frank, of Covington, Ind., and many friends to mourn their loss."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Booth, Howard, Mayes, Lindney, Gibson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1758 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Sept. 27, 1900 (in part): "Mrs. Jane Booth. Jane Howard was born in Orangeville, Penn., April 25, 1809. She was the daughter of Samuel Howard, who was a native of Virginia and a soldier of the Revolutionary war. She was married in the year 1828 to Andrew Booth and with her husband came to Barry, Ill., in 1845. Her life and and home were blessed with a family of eight children of whom six are still living. Her death, which occurred on Thursday morning, September 29, 1900, was like her life, very quiet and peaceful. Although away from home but very little for many years, yet Grandma Booth, as she was familiarly known, was known by nearly everybody in this section of Pike county. All held her in the highest esteem. Her favorite book was the Bible, the teachings of which she ever reverenced and loved. She leaves three sons, John, Abner and Harvey, who live in Barry, and three daughters, Mrs. Malinda Mayes of this city, Mrs. Emma Lindney of Broadhead, Wis., and Mrs. Harriet Gibson of Eldorado, Kan. She also leaves 23 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Of the children special mention is due her son John, who has remained at home during the prolonged old age of his mother, taking care of her as few sons have ever done."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hull Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1757 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Dec. 5, 1901: "J. Peyton Hull, one of the pioneers of Adams county died at about ten o'clock Sunday morning at his residence about two miles east of Plainville. He was well advanced in years but death came very quickly. He was taken ill with congestion of the lungs only about five or six hours before he breathed his last. The deceased had resided in the southern part of the county almost all his life. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and that body officiated at his funeral at the Shiloh church Tuesday morning."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bain, Hoyt, Phillips, Jennings, Grubb, Hailey Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1756 Message Board Post: Barry Adage Newspaper, Barry, Pike, IL, Thurs., Sept. 27, 1900, "Mrs. Mary E. Bain. Mary E., daughter of Rev. William and Nancy Hoyt, was born near Barry, Ill., October 30, 1849, and departed this life at her home in this city September 24, 1900, aged 50 years, 10 months and 24 days. She was married to A.H. Bain Sept. 15, 1867. Of this union there were born to them four children, three of whom are still living to mourn their loss, namely John, William and Myrtle. Carrie died only a few years ago, after growing to womanhood. Besides her husband and children she leaves three sisters, Mrs. J.B. Phillips of Kansas; Mrs. Wm. Jennings of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Hannah Grubb of this city, and two brothers, William and James Hoyt, also of this place. She was reared in a Christian home and surrounded from childhood by Christian influences. Her father, Rev. Wm. Hoyt, of sacred memory, was a local preacher in the Methodist church of Barry for many years. Sister Bain had been! a sufferer for many months, and realized for some time that she could not get well. She has been so patient all this time, always fearful lest she should cause some one some trouble. To her pastor, when he called, she always had a testimony of Christ's power to save and keep. She loved to have her pastor pray and sing, and enjoyed religious conversation. The end came peacefully. She had made everything ready, and so departed to be forever with the Lord. The funeral services were conducted from the M.E. church Tues., Sept. 25, at 3:30 pm by Rev. W.M. Hailey and interment made in Park Lawn cemetery."

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/kg.2ADI/1755.1 Message Board Post: Hello Cathy, I have the Diamond Souviner of St. Mary's Church in Pittsfield, Illinois. It lists the baptisms of Thomas Reed and Ally Nef as: Richard, born Oct 3 1852; Judith, born Dec. 29, 1854; May, born August 4, 1857; James, born March 8, 1868; James Thomas, born May 4, 1870; John Charles born Dec. 3 1871; Alice, born April 3, 1869. There is also a Nichoas Reed and Catherine Raftery, and James Reed and Mary Raftery listed with children born a bout the same time, so perhaps they are brothers of your Thomas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LEEDS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1732.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I am connected to Leeds who lived in Pike county. I would be interested in seeing if anyone matches. Names: Frank Grant Leeds and John Phillip Leeds

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/kg.2ADI/1755 Message Board Post: Any infomation about Thomas, wife Alice, and children, Richard, Hannah, Mary Ann, Nicholas and James Reed. Lived in Pittsfield, IL in 1870. Later moved to Nebraska. Would especially like information on Richard, Mary Ann, Nicholas. Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1754 Message Board Post: This book is available in "pdf" format on CD at E-Bay.

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/kg.2ADI/1434.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for this post.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Leeds, Ward, Demoin, Manker, and others Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1455.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for your efforts to transcribe newspaper articles. All are much appreciated.