Deborah, Hope something here helps you. Good luck in your search. Dorothy Page 467 David L. Thurman, farmer, sec 21; PO Milton; was born in cumberland County, KY in 1834, and is the son of James and Polly (Robinson) thurman, natives of KY and SC, who emigrated to this county in 1837, and settled on the present homestead, consisting of 140 acres, 100 of which is now under cultivation, valued at $40 per acred. he died Feb. 2, 1871, and she followed him Feb. 2, 1877. The subject of this sketch was married August, 1858 to Miss martha A., daughter of william smith the first settler of Winchester, Scott county, where she was born in 1833. Priscilla and Amarilla are their living children. Mrs. T has been a life long invalid, but tenderly cared for by a fond husband and children. Mr. T had no opportunities for education, but through his energy and indomitable will has accumulated considerable property. The family are members of the Christian church, and number among the early settlers and hightly respected citizens. Deborah Parks wrote: > Hi I saw your name as a look-up volunteer on the Pike County > web site. According to an index of Kentuckians that moved to > Illinois, there was a David L. Thurman who moved from > Cumberland Co KY to Pike Co Ill. The index references the book > "History of Pike County, Illinois, 1880" page 467. If you do > look-ups for this book, I would appreciate the information. I > do not have access to the book. Any other information you may > have on David L. Thurman or his father James Thurman would be > appreciated. Thanks Deborah Thurman Parks