I am happy to announce that I'm the new Co-ordinator for Pike Co IL / Genealogy Trails http://genealogytrails.com/ill/pike/ We want to thank our prior county host, Mindy Doellman, for all her hard work and the many years she has been with us. Mindy is taking time off to "take care of business" and we wish her the best. I've spent the last several days getting re-organized. I hope you like the new look. I've also added several new "topics" - just click on them. I'll be busy for the next few months getting more and more things posted. Pike Co is one of Illinois' oldest counties, located on the Mississippi, it has a lot of early history to its credit. Many of the earliest settlers are still represented by descendants still living here. My ancestors were the Kesterson & Lytle families - arriving in the 1830' and 40's. I've visted Pike County a couple of times.. met some cousins and had a great time during the short time I was there. This is just a little bit on whats new for this month - and what to expect in the future .. BIOS: Stephen Davis - contributed by Rosemary Reeves George Elliott Levi Gardner CEMETERIES: Several have been started -- many more to come.. CHURCHES: Bethel Church - Much more to come on this Pioneer Church CITIES & TOWNS: Pittsfield, Griggsville and Barry represented so far.. lots more to come in this section! GOSSIP COLUMNS: Milton -- 1908 - contributed by Rosemary Reeves MILITARY: Civil War -- John W Doman - Veteran finally gets a headstone PIONEER FAMILIES: Goodin family Lightle Family -- Photo contributed by Phil Husband SURNAMES: Husband - Researcher Phil Husband Kesterson - Researcher Rosemary Reeves / Christine Walters Lytle - Researcher Phil Husband / Christine Walters Please take some time to view the website and get acquainted with the new layout. I look forward to all your contributions, your suggestions and your ideas!! Christine Walters http://genealogytrails.com/ill/pike/ National Website - http://genealogytrails.com --------------------------------- Check out the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster.