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/2019.1 Message Board Post: There is a Charles K. Foster married to (Mary Colvin) they have a daughter Nellie. They lived at Walnut Grove Farm-Kinderhook,Pike county IL. in 1864

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/2019 Message Board Post: Seeking information on families of Charles Foster, Lucinda Bensinger and John Walter Carroll. All lived in Pike and Calhoun Counties.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sims, Wilson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/2016.1 Message Board Post: These folks no relation that I know of, but check out the Missouri Death index and Certificates for your Albert Young d. 1918 and Sarah Noel d. 1950 http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mallory Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/2018 Message Board Post: This family was enumerated in the 1920 Census living in Greggsville/Pike/Illinois. Lloyd sometimes went by Loyd. I am trying to link this Lloyd Mallory to the James Mallory family of Dekalb Co. Missouri who migrated to Missouri from Morgan Co. Illinois in the 1870s. Anyone recognize these folks?

Here's an article about the recent WLS TV special about Free Frank. It was nice to see several descendants of New Philadelphians interviewed, as well as the McWorters. If you go to the article, there are links to the TV show there. Not sure how long they'll be available. _http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=ontv&id=4657650_ (http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=ontv&id=4657650) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ABC 7 Chicago Presents "Rediscovering a Black Pioneer's Dream" October 22, 2006 - ABC 7 Presents "Rediscovering a Black Pioneer's Dream" hosted by Janet Davies and Hosea Sanders, Sunday, October 22nd at 10:35 p.m. This special delves into the courageous and unheralded accomplishments of a former slave who bought his freedom and then went on to become the first African-American to legally establish a town in the United States. "Free Frank" McWorter founded a bi-racial community on the Illinois prairie, three decades before the Civil War, while leading slaves to freedom. Host/Producer Janet Davies spotlights this true American hero, whose story has been lost to the history books. Free Frank McWorter became a successful farmer and developer who eventually bought sixteen family members their freedom. According to oral history he also operated a stop on the Underground Railroad. On September 16, 1836, McWorter, who couldn't read or write, took his hard-earned money and made a bold move. He circumvented the restrictive Black Codes of the day that kept blacks from succeeding, and purchased his own land. Achieving the impossible, McWorter founded a legitimate incorporated town which he named New Philadelphia, after the city of brotherly love. If that feat wasn't incredible enough, McWorter's New Philadelphia fulfilled his vision of a bi-racial community where blacks and whites lived and worked side by side. New Philadelphia flourished for over 40 years before it disappeared. Today, there is little left of his town and the name Free Frank is not prominent in history. Slowly, through the efforts of his proud descendents, that is starting to change. Davies hopes that this special will also help put Free Frank's life's work "on the map." Davies said, "When I stumbled on this story, I was shocked how little was written and produced about this extraordinary man and his town--amazed how history has ignored this heroic tale which is an example for not only African-Americans, but all Americans." This special examines the birth, death and rebirth of New Philadelphia. It introduces Free Frank, the amazing man, who against all odds, triumphed. And you will meet his legacy -- the men and women descended from this pioneer who have become leaders today. ABC 7 PRESENTS: "Rediscovering a Black Pioneer's Dream" is produced by Janet Davies. For more information: _www.heritage.umd.edu_ (http://www.heritage.umd.edu) _www.newphiladelphiail.org_ (http://www.newphiladelphiail.org) _www.anthro.uiuc.edu_ (http://www.anthro.uiuc.edu) _www.newphiladelphiaillinois.org_ (http://www.newphiladelphiaillinois.org) _http://newphiladelphia.uis.edu_ (http://newphiladelphia.uis.edu)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnston, Pond, Mosley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/2017 Message Board Post: I am tracking down the first husband of my great-aunt, Carolyn Elizabeth (Pond) Johnston Mosley (1910-2005). His name was Paul Johnston and they were married 10 Dec. 1931 at Arcola, Douglas County, Illinois and were divorced, 12 July 1936. I think he might be the Paul E. Johnston, born in Jan. 1895, son of Otis Johnston, who was a son of Solomon Johnston. I would like to learn more about him if anyone has any information. Thanks. David Kent Coy in Decatur, Illinois

I just found out about this, so I apologize for the late notice. If anyone's in the Chicago area, tune into WLS/Channel 7 on Sunday evening for a story about Free Frank McWorter. Janet Davies interviewed a lot of folks at Barry's Apple Festival a year ago, and this must be the story she put together. - Tonia Ex-slave founded multiracial town By Maureen Ryan Tribune television critic Published October 22, 2006 "Free Frank" McWorter did something unique in American history, and now the former slave is starting to get the recognition he deserves. In 1836, McWorter became the first African-American to legally incorporate a town in the United States. New Philadelphia, in Illinois' Pike County, was a multiracial community to which McWorter brought not just settlers of all colors, but his own family members -- whose freedom he purchased over a 40-year period. McWorter's historic feat and his impressive tale -- which is finally gaining recognition from historians and archeologists -- gets an in-depth look at 10:35 p.m. Sunday on WLS-Ch. 7 in "Rediscovering a Black Pioneer's Dream," which is hosted by WLS' Janet Davies and Hosea Sanders. It's stunning to learn, for instance, that the price he paid for his family's freedom totaled well over $300,000 in today's money. ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.

This is a test I sent census today on Adron as well and did n't see it posted. http://www.geocities.com/fcruble/velmasfamilygenealogy.html

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/2015.1 Message Board Post: Nancy, I found the following "Ardron" in Pike County. Let me know if there is anything else I can do, or if these are not your ancestors give me some different names. 1850 Illinois, Pike Co., Twp 4S4W Thomas Ardron, 34, M, Farmer, 1000, England (b. ca. 1816) Ann, 33, F, England (b. ca. 1817) 1860 Illinois, Pike Co., Hadley, Post Office - Barry Thomas Ardaron, 45, M, farmer, 1000, 700, England Ann, 43, F, housewife, England 1870 Illinois, Pike Co., Barry Twp, Post Office - Barry Thomas Ardron, 54, M, W, Farmer Retired, 1950, 200, Eng Ann, 53, F, W, Keeping house, England Charlie, 9, M, W, Illinois 1880 Illinois, Adams Co., Beverly Twp, Dist 1 Charles Ardron, W, M, 19, Bro-in-law, Farm Laborer, Illinois 1900 Illinois, Adams Co., Quincy City Mary Ardron, patient @ St. Mary's Hospital, W, F, b-Dec 1865, 34, M, 13, 2, 2, Illinois As you can see, Thomas and Ann do not show up after the 1870 Census so possibly they died between 1870/1880. Charles in 1880 is probably the same as Charlie in 1870. The age is right. I don't know where Mary came in. She might have married Charles. He would have been about 39 in 1900. I indicates that Mary was married 13 years and had 2 children both of which were living in 1900. As there is no census in 1890, we can't determine what happened in the 20 span between 1880/1900. We really do miss out on a lot of information because of this. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. It is good to see someone from up there on line. I live in Texas now but was born & raised in Quincy, Ill. My sister still lives up there, in Taylor, MO, and is a nurse at Blessing Hospital. Feel free to contact me at anytime. Janet (Hall) Mysinger rjmysinger@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCartney, Ward, Young, Closser, Freeman, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/2016 Message Board Post: Post Message Albert&Sarah Young IL to MO 1861-191? Author: mira freeman Date: 22 Oct 2006 6:10 PM GMT Classification: Query First thanks to the lovely person who provided us with census info. Should be some family left. Now looking for heros or helions. Sarah Ward Young and Albert Young are my husbands Maternal Grandparents His mother is the daughter b1912 MO *Inez Young [Closser/MO killed in train car crash abt ?1930?; Freeman/TN-GA., 4 children; Howard/FL; Glisson/FL]. 1900 Federal Census of Illinois Pike County; Barry Township Exclusive of City Young, Albert - birthdate: May 1861 - age: 39 - married 12 years - birthplace: Illinois - Father's birthplace: Kentucky - Mother's birthplace: Illinois , Sarah - wife - birthdate: Oct 1870 - age: 29 - married 12 years - given birth to 6 hildren - 5 children still living - birthplace: Missouri Father's birthplace: Indiana - Mother's birthplace: Indiana , Oliver (transcribed index said Oliva) - Son -birthdate: Sept 1890 - age: 9 - birthplace: Missouri , Albert - Son - birthdate: Sept 1892 - age: 7 - birthplace: Illinois , Ralph (transcribed index said Ratib) - Son - birthdate: 1895 (couldn't decipher the month) - age: 5 - birthplace: Illinois , Arthur - Son - birthdate: Dec 1897 - age: 2 - birthplace: Illinois , Harry - Son - birthdate: Oct 1899 - age: 7/12 - birthplace: Illinois One of these boys went by the name Jim, he had 5 boys. including one named Shirley.Walter had a girl named Shirley unknown if other children. Shirley may be a family name. Inez said there had always been a Leotha in the family? 1930 Federal Census of Missouri Marion County Hannibal City Part of 5th Ward Noel, William F. - age: 77 - Head - birthplace: Mo , Sarah E. - age: 59 - Wife - birthplace: Mo [was 1-Ward, 2-Young, 3-Noel] Young, Walter - age: 33 - Son - birthplace: IL * , Inez E. - age: 18 - Daughter - birthplace: Mo , Arthur W. - age: 8 - Grandson - birthplace: Mo Anyone with info about the train -car crash suppossedly Mr. Clossser and his brother and uncle and Inez's brother were coming from work and were hit by a train and killed. Possibly an obituary of Albert who is believed to have died about 1918 when Inez was 6 years old. Or one for Sarah Noel, died unknown but after 1948. Anything appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ardron Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/2015 Message Board Post: Would someone have access to the 1850 and or 1860 census for Pike County? I need information on an Ardron family. There are family members buried in Barry. They lived near the Adams/Pike border, I beleive. The name could have been spelled Arden, Ardren, Ardson, etc. Thomas and Ann are listed in the 1880 History of Pike County but no children are listed for them. We know there were other Ardrons in the area. I would appreciate help in locating this family. Thanks, Nancy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fesperman/Vesterman,Moyer, Richey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/2014 Message Board Post: Berry twp.Pike Co. This couple is Aunt and Uncle to my GGGgrandmother Elizabeth Fesperman (lived in Calhoun Co.) Elizabeth's parents are Barbara Ritchey/Richey and Frederick Fesperman. I am looking for decendants of the above folks. They traveled from NC>IN>IL> with a possible stop over in TN!!! Thanks for ANY info.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fesperman,Moyer, Brothers Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1549.1 Message Board Post: Karen in you research, have you found a connection to your Moyer, to Brother (s), FESPERMAN/VESTERMAN? It is proven that a set of Moyers, Brothers, and Fesperman/Vesterman traveled from NC>IN>IL>MO>AR. Do you know of this group FESPERMAN in particular? Thanks, Dolores

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/2013 Message Board Post: I am looking for relatives of George E Moore born April or Sept 1891 or 1899. George was the son of Charles Moore and Julie. My paternal grandfather is Charles, He later married Nora Ward. I am told he committed suicide. Any info? George would be my father's half brother. Thanks

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/2003.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Pittsfield

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/2003.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: thanks joan, can you tell me the location of the courthouse, is it in barry or pittsfield? M

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/2003.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: If you have an approx death date (10 year period is approx), the index is by last name and a clerk should be able to tell you quickly if there is a packet. I would call to find out if there is one and if so, ask what their procedure is. When I was there in July the indexes are upstairs but a clerk will have to go to the vault in the basement to retrieve the case file. They handed me the key. I had a fun down there in July but I had to move a lot of boxes etc to get to the files I wanted. I would just imagine that the clerks don't find it fun.

The above item is listed on email and is a Mr. James Elliott Black family Bible. Pike County is mentioned in the description. Unfortunately, it is not my Black family. Joan Black Lund jblgene@sbcglobal.net http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~joanlund/

Would someone please send me the website address. Pat http://www.geocities.com/fcruble/velmasfamilygenealogy.html

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/2003.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Joan wouldn't i need a death date for the clerk to look it up? all i know is he was suppose to die around 1910 and burial in stoney point.... would they be able to search by name alone? thanks so much for your time and info. m