Karen , The only directions listed on the cemetery page is; South of Pittsfield.Any body in the area can point you right to it. Carol Walsh ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karen" <klws@socket.net> To: <ILPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 6:27 AM Subject: [ILPIKE] Oakwood Cemetery > Could anyone tell me exactly where Oakwood cemetery is on the outskirts of > Pittsfield? I will be visiting Pittsfield Monday and would like very much > to find the grave of Mary Frances Edwards Shastid, first wife of Dr. > Thomas Wesly Shastid. > > Any assistance is very much appreciated. > > Karen > > > Genealogists never die, they just lose their census! > > > ==== ILPIKE Mailing List ==== > Pike Co Maps > http://www.PikeCoILGenWeb.org/maps.html > > >

Could anyone tell me exactly where Oakwood cemetery is on the outskirts of Pittsfield? I will be visiting Pittsfield Monday and would like very much to find the grave of Mary Frances Edwards Shastid, first wife of Dr. Thomas Wesly Shastid. Any assistance is very much appreciated. Karen Genealogists never die, they just lose their census!

We are working on the Troutner family and have some information on this part of the family. Pat Morano ----- Original Message ----- From: <anna_nimmity2004@yahoo.com> To: <ILPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 1:03 AM Subject: Re: Main,Johnston,Troutner,Drake,Daniel and Ruth "Johnston" Main > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Troutner, Henderson > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1939.1 > > Message Board Post: > > Our Troutner is Margaret Troutner, b 10-15-1824, m. 11-11-1899 in Pike > County, IL, m. Edward Henderson, b. 1822, Pike County, IL. > > ______________________________

I would be very interested to know if there are any men by the surnames of Drake or Main.I have a WWl photo of an Alvie Drake,but I can't find how he is connected.We have other Drakes who married into the Main family. Carol walsh26@frontiernet.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Margaret Rutledge" <margaretrutledge@earthlink.net> To: <ILPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 9:12 PM Subject: [ILPIKE] With the Colors from Pike County (World War One) >I found I have a copy of "With the Colors from Pike County", a book >published by the Barry Record to honor everyone who served in World War >One from Pike County. My aunt created an index of all the names. If there >is interest, I can scan the index and create a pdf file. > > If anyone knows they had a Pike County ancestor who served in the Great > War, I'd be glad to send you a jpg of the page he/she is on. Each > serviceman and nurse was honored with their picture and a brief > biography. > > Margaret Rutledge > margaretrutledge@earthlink.net > > > > > ==== ILPIKE Mailing List ==== > Pike County Families > http://www.PikeCoILGenWeb.org/families.html > > >

I AM WONDERING IF LUCILLE LONG IS RELATED TO A GEORGE LONG WHO LIVED IN ATLAS IN THE LATE 1800'S AND MARRIED A DAUGHTER OF DANIEL AND MATILDA (SMITH) MORGAN.

Dear Margaret, I would be very interested in John Wesley Cox, born 7 April 1876. I know he registered, but his age may have made him ineligible. Thank you for your kindness. Claudia Strobel

The courthouse in Pittsfield also has some probate records. I copied all of the records in my great, great grandmother's probate file. It is across the hall from the births, deaths & marriages. Ask the ladies there. They will tell you. They are really great. I don't remember the Barry library hours either but they are not every day. You will need to call them. I found all of my father's ancestors obits in the Barry Adage paper on microfilm there. The lady there was really helpful. They also have a list of who is buried in the Barry cemeteries. I found everyone and took pictures of the stones. Enjoy your trip to Pike Co. I have always enjoyed my time there. Jan Mysinger _rjmysinger@aol.com_ (mailto:rjmysinger@aol.com)

Jan, Thank You on the tip for probate records. I know that I will have tons of fun digging thru all records as my time will permit, but I can get lost doing that and forget the time. Bobbie

I found I have a copy of "With the Colors from Pike County", a book published by the Barry Record to honor everyone who served in World War One from Pike County. My aunt created an index of all the names. If there is interest, I can scan the index and create a pdf file. If anyone knows they had a Pike County ancestor who served in the Great War, I'd be glad to send you a jpg of the page he/she is on. Each serviceman and nurse was honored with their picture and a brief biography. Margaret Rutledge margaretrutledge@earthlink.net

Lucile, Thank You, this is a big help.

I sent you all the hours and so on about the libraries. This is all that I know to tell you. Maybe it didn't get to you. Let me know. Lucile at longlong85@pikenet.net

I don't know where you want to research, but I live at Pittsfield, IL, which is the county seat, and the court house would be the first place I would want to research, unless you want something earlier than what they have. The court house is located in the center of Pittsfield business district, if you come in on US highway 54 it will take you right by the court house. They are open from 8 to 4 or 4:30 Monday through Friday. The county clerk's office has births, deaths, marriage licenses. You can't look at those that have a social security number. Also, there is only so much that you can see on births. The library has a lot of books, censuses, (some of the census are in book form) they also have a computer that I think that you can use. The library is one block from the square where the court house is. It is one block west of the northwest corner of the square. I think that I can tell you what hours they are open. Not open on Sunday. Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues., Wed. Thurs. open from one to 8 p.m. Fri--open from one to 5--I think this is correct, but could be open longer. Sat. Open from 9 to 3. There is a good library in Barry, IL (In Pike County), but I do not know their hours. They have a lot for us that are looking for some of our ancestors. The library phone number is 217-285-2200. The court house also have phones if you are interested.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Troutner, Henderson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1939.1 Message Board Post: Our Troutner is Margaret Troutner, b 10-15-1824, m. 11-11-1899 in Pike County, IL, m. Edward Henderson, b. 1822, Pike County, IL.

Just found out that we are coming to the area the first of next week & would like to know the addresses, hours & days the libraries & historical societies are open so I may do some research. Thank you in advance. Bobbie

U folks have such a great and busy site. Rebecca Moore Brashear Terry (wife of William Terry) lived in Pike Co. Her son Sylvestor enlisted in the Civil War and did not live. His twin Sylvanus married in Pike Co and moved to Mo. Would love to know if any records on these folks. William died in 1856 but I do not know where. Anthing would help Reba ----- Original Message ----- From: "w.walch" <w.walch@insightbb.com> To: <ILPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 2:47 PM Subject: Re: [ILPIKE] Re: Pike Co., IL email address change >I have Book IV. What or who do you want looked up? > > > > w.walch@insightbb.com > > ________________ > Wendell Walch > > Mobile 217-899-1689 > Home 217-546-7160 > 3066 Moore Rd > Springfield, Ill., 62707 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <maxellxl2@AOL.COM> > To: <ILPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 12:59 PM > Subject: [ILPIKE] Re: Pike Co., IL email address change > > >> 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/1960.1 >> >> Message Board Post: >> >> Sandi, >> >> I've tried to send requests to Barbara for cemetery look-ups >> in book IV. I've sent two. One well over a month ago and another 3 weeks >> ago. I noticed that you did not get a response either. Is it possible to >> send my request to you? >> If not I understand. >> >> Thanks in advance, >> Mike Early >> >> >> ==== ILPIKE Mailing List ==== >> Pike Co Cemeteries >> http://www.PikeCoILGenWeb.org/cemeteries.html > > > ==== ILPIKE Mailing List ==== > Pike Co Libraries > http://www.PikeCoILGenWeb.org/libraries.html > >

The Cheek's in Blue River are Rosa E. Leta B. Roy Edna L. Norma J. H.B. Jacob and Rebecca If these are names your interested in let me know I will send you the details. http://www.geocities.com/fcruble/velmasfamilygenealogy.html ----- Original Message ----- From: <Janchappell@wmconnect.com> To: <ILPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 12:00 PM Subject: [ILPIKE] Angeline Chappell m. Philander Cheek 1873 Thanks for the look up in Greenpond. Is the Cheek buried in Blue River Cem. named Angeline? I'm trying to find where Angeline (Chappell) Cheek is buried. 1847-1885 Philander Cheek was supposedly a river boat captain on the IL River. Their child was Lulu m. John Usherwood 1895. Thanks. JAN Chappell ==== ILPIKE Mailing List ==== Pike Co Maps http://www.PikeCoILGenWeb.org/maps.html

When you have trouble reaching a volunteer on certain Cemetery Books, I have them all and I will help. Carol seems to have several also, so feel free to ask any of us. Pat fcruble@adams.net http://www.geocities.com/fcruble/velmasfamilygenealogy.html

I have Book IV. What or who do you want looked up? w.walch@insightbb.com ________________ Wendell Walch Mobile 217-899-1689 Home 217-546-7160 3066 Moore Rd Springfield, Ill., 62707 ----- Original Message ----- From: <maxellxl2@AOL.COM> To: <ILPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 12:59 PM Subject: [ILPIKE] Re: Pike Co., IL email address change > 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/1960.1 > > Message Board Post: > > Sandi, > > I've tried to send requests to Barbara for cemetery look-ups > in book IV. I've sent two. One well over a month ago and another 3 weeks > ago. I noticed that you did not get a response either. Is it possible to > send my request to you? > If not I understand. > > Thanks in advance, > Mike Early > > > ==== ILPIKE Mailing List ==== > Pike Co Cemeteries > http://www.PikeCoILGenWeb.org/cemeteries.html

Thanks for the look up in Greenpond. Is the Cheek buried in Blue River Cem. named Angeline? I'm trying to find where Angeline (Chappell) Cheek is buried. 1847-1885 Philander Cheek was supposedly a river boat captain on the IL River. Their child was Lulu m. John Usherwood 1895. Thanks. JAN Chappell

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/1960.1 Message Board Post: Sandi, I've tried to send requests to Barbara for cemetery look-ups in book IV. I've sent two. One well over a month ago and another 3 weeks ago. I noticed that you did not get a response either. Is it possible to send my request to you? If not I understand. Thanks in advance, Mike Early