Are plat maps available for Pope County in the late 1850's? Would one look at the County Clerk's office or Library for them? Would appreciate hearing from someone with information or guidance. Joann __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial - First Month Free http://sbc.yahoo.com

All the Pope Co. marriages available are on:http://www2.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/genealogy/marrsrch.html If you can't find the person you want, try spelling it differently or just put the last name in. My Waters was found spelled Watters. Sharon ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, July 05, 2002 5:30 AM Subject: [ILPOPE-L] Pope Co Marriage Book > Could someone tell me how to access the Pope Co. Marriage Book that was > referred to in the last message? Is this a book that is available at the > Library? > Thanks, Regina > >

Regina, Carolyn Cromeenes Foss and I compiled the 4 Pope Co Marriage books [1813-1909] in the 90s in conjunction with the State of Illinois, they used some of the information in our books on their state wide marriage project. The books should be available at most libraries. What did you want to know, maybe I can help? Take care, Judy Judy Foreman Lee [email protected] <A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/il/leefoss/">Lee and Foss, Southeastern Illinois Genealogy Publishers</A> <A HREF="http://www.ilsos.net/departments/archives/archives.html">Welcome to the Illinois State Archives</A> <A HREF="http://www.ilsos.net/departments/archives/marriage.html">Illinois Statewide Marriage Index</A> <A HREF="http://www.vitalrec.com/il.html">Illinois Vital Records Information - birth or death certificate, divorce</A><A HREF="http://www.vitalrec.com/il.html"> record</A> <A HREF="http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/genealogy/forms/idphdeathsrch.html">Illinois Statewide Death Index</A> <A HREF="http://www.southern-illinois-ancestors.com/index.htm">Southern Illinois Ancestors</A> <A HREF="http://www.southernillinoisan.com/">The Southern Illinoisan</A> <A HREF="http://freepages.misc.rootsweb.com/~jgholson/southern.htm">Southern IL.Photo Exchange</A> <A HREF="http://www.illinoishistory.com/genealogy.html">ILGenWeb sites for Southern Illinois</A> <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~iljohns2/index.html">Johnson County Illinois History & Genealogy</A> <A HREF="http://resources.rootsweb.com/USA/IL/Massac/">Massac Co. IL</A> <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmcgs/index.html">Massac County, Illinois Genealogical Society</A> <A HREF="http://www.iltrails.org/massac/index.html">Massac County-ILTrails, History and Genealogy</A> <A HREF="http://www.popeco.net/">Pope County, Illinois on the Internet</A> <A HREF="http://www.iltrails.org/pope/index.html">POPE COUNTY</A> <A HREF="http://www.shawneelink.net/~fayebow/">Faye's New Homepage</A> <A HREF="http://www.kygs.org/index.html">Kentucky Genealogical Society</A> <A HREF="http://www.paducahsun.com/">The Paducah Sun- Paducah, Kentucky</A> <A HREF="http://www.google.com/">Google</A> <A HREF="http://www.state.tn.us/sos/statelib/tslahome.htm">Tennessee State Library and Archives</A> <A HREF="http://198.17.62.51/collections/LO.html">Virginia Land Office Patents and Grants</A> Happy Hunting

Could someone tell me how to access the Pope Co. Marriage Book that was referred to in the last message? Is this a book that is available at the Library? Thanks, Regina

Hello! I am interested in corresponding with anyone familiar with "Mrs. Hancock" that lived in Golconda around 1815. Debbie Ward McArdle

Hello! I am interested in corresponding with anyone familiar with "Mrs. Hancock" that lived in Golconda around 1815. Debbie Ward McArdle Margaret Oliver wrote: > Hello Suzanne, How nice to hear from you. Yes, I believe your line does > tie in with Alexander somehow, I just don't know yet. Supposedly, my > Alexander Murphy the First (that's what I am calling him because he is the > first one I know about) was born in SC in 1775. He was married to a Sarah or > Sadie Jenkins. We think they show on the Pendleton County SC census of 1810, > but of course, this may not be the right guy!!! The family arrived in Pope > County sometime prior to the 1818 census, but I don't know where they were > between 1810 and 1818. I noticed that for Phebe Murphy's marriage her > mother was listed as Sarah Cowan formerly Murphy. We think that old > Alexander died before 1830, so maybe this Sarah Murphy Cowan is Alexander's > widow whose maiden name was Jenkins. Let's stay in touch, and maybe we can > piece this together. > Margaret Oliver > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2002 12:35 PM > Subject: Re: [ILPOPE-L] 1870 Census (Murphy Family) > > > Hello Margaret, > > > > I am very interested in the Murphy families of Pope Co., Illinois. I am > > descended from Mathew Jenkins (born 1796 in TN) who married Sylpha Murphy > > (born in SC) -- I don't know the marriage date. They arrived in Pope Co., > > about 1817 and resided near Delwood. > > > > I know Sylpha had a sister named Pheobe who married Isaac Newton in 1828. > In > > the Pope Co. marriage book, Mathew Jenkins was listed as her > brother-in-law. > > > > That is all I know about the Murphys. Does this tie in with Alexander > some > > how? > > > > Thanks a lot > > Suzanne Liva > > Villa Park, IL > > > >

Hello Suzanne, How nice to hear from you. Yes, I believe your line does tie in with Alexander somehow, I just don't know yet. Supposedly, my Alexander Murphy the First (that's what I am calling him because he is the first one I know about) was born in SC in 1775. He was married to a Sarah or Sadie Jenkins. We think they show on the Pendleton County SC census of 1810, but of course, this may not be the right guy!!! The family arrived in Pope County sometime prior to the 1818 census, but I don't know where they were between 1810 and 1818. I noticed that for Phebe Murphy's marriage her mother was listed as Sarah Cowan formerly Murphy. We think that old Alexander died before 1830, so maybe this Sarah Murphy Cowan is Alexander's widow whose maiden name was Jenkins. Let's stay in touch, and maybe we can piece this together. Margaret Oliver ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2002 12:35 PM Subject: Re: [ILPOPE-L] 1870 Census (Murphy Family) > Hello Margaret, > > I am very interested in the Murphy families of Pope Co., Illinois. I am > descended from Mathew Jenkins (born 1796 in TN) who married Sylpha Murphy > (born in SC) -- I don't know the marriage date. They arrived in Pope Co., > about 1817 and resided near Delwood. > > I know Sylpha had a sister named Pheobe who married Isaac Newton in 1828. In > the Pope Co. marriage book, Mathew Jenkins was listed as her brother-in-law. > > That is all I know about the Murphys. Does this tie in with Alexander some > how? > > Thanks a lot > Suzanne Liva > Villa Park, IL > >

----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2002 12:35 PM Subject: Re: [ILPOPE-L] 1870 Census (Murphy Family) > Hello Margaret, > > I am very interested in the Murphy families of Pope Co., Illinois. I am > descended from Mathew Jenkins (born 1796 in TN) who married Sylpha Murphy > (born in SC) -- I don't know the marriage date. They arrived in Pope Co., > about 1817 and resided near Delwood. > > I know Sylpha had a sister named Pheobe who married Isaac Newton in 1828. In > the Pope Co. marriage book, Mathew Jenkins was listed as her brother-in-law. > > That is all I know about the Murphys. Does this tie in with Alexander some > how? > > Thanks a lot > Suzanne Liva > Villa Park, IL > >

Hello Margaret, I am very interested in the Murphy families of Pope Co., Illinois. I am descended from Mathew Jenkins (born 1796 in TN) who married Sylpha Murphy (born in SC) -- I don't know the marriage date. They arrived in Pope Co., about 1817 and resided near Delwood. I know Sylpha had a sister named Pheobe who married Isaac Newton in 1828. In the Pope Co. marriage book, Mathew Jenkins was listed as her brother-in-law. That is all I know about the Murphys. Does this tie in with Alexander some how? Thanks a lot Suzanne Liva Villa Park, IL

Judy thought you would be interested in this link to "Tri State Roots: When genealogy hits the road, lots of planning is necessary" on the MyInKy Web site: http://www.myinky.com/ecp/community/article/0,1626,ECP_737_1209109,00.html I found the following article interesting and wanted to share with you. I hope all of you have a safe and Happy 4th.

I've been trying to find out information for years on steamship riverboats on the Ohio River around Hardiin, Pope Co's. My 2nd. Great Grandfather - Isaac Hobbs - Born 1801 & Died in Hardin Co. iin 1845 was a Steamship Riverboat Captain. He move to Hardin Co. about 1830, & I'm lost as to the Steaamship he Captained or who he worked for ? Possibly the Telegraph was the boat, I don't know, but it would fit the time period ! Do you have any data on who captained Alcorn, Pryor & Rondeau's steamships ? I'm crossing my fiingers, & Praying that you might be able to at least knock out a few of the Bricks on the wall . Isaac was married to the famous Dr. Anna Hobbs Bixby, & son of Christopher Hobbs - born in 1776 7 died between 1860 - 1870 & buried at Rock Creek in Hardin Co. where Isaac & Anna are buried ! I was also born at Cave-In-Rock, Ill. Thank You in advance ! Freda Hobbs Tofsrud 605 Lillian Lane Raymore, Mo. 64083 "Diehl, Barbi" wrote: > Is anyone familiar with or done research on James ALCORN? He was Deputy > Sheriff and Sheriff of Pope County about 1818? He also owned a steamship > riverboat the Telegraph with my Joseph Everett PRYOR and William RONDEAU in > the 1830s. I'd like to see what else they had in common and perhaps how > they came to know each other. > > Please contact me. Thanks > > Barb Diehl > P.O. Box 510092 > St. Louis MO 63151-0092 > [email protected]

In a message dated 6/27/02 3:01:49 PM, [email protected] writes: << I'd like to see what else they had in common and perhaps how they came to know each other. >> Thanks for your continuing interest in the Ohio River activities. If you run upon anything on Ohio River Pirates/Outlaws I would be interested. There is something odd about my SMOCK family and the lack of info when they stayed in the same southern IL area (Cave in Rock on the Ohio River) for over 50 years. Best regards, Hugh

The information is out there, it's up to we genealogy detectives to root it out. Little bits of information are scattered all over the country. Barb -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 28, 2002 7:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ILPOPE-L] Alcorn - Pryor In a message dated 6/27/02 3:01:49 PM, [email protected] writes: << I'd like to see what else they had in common and perhaps how they came to know each other. >> Thanks for your continuing interest in the Ohio River activities. If you run upon anything on Ohio River Pirates/Outlaws I would be interested. There is something odd about my SMOCK family and the lack of info when they stayed in the same southern IL area (Cave in Rock on the Ohio River) for over 50 years. Best regards, Hugh

Linda, I have used that site several times . I'm not sure what you mean that it doesn't bring up Illinois. Patricia ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 3:25 PM Subject: Re: [ILPOPE-L] LDS > Patricia, > The web site is http://familysearch.org/ > Linda > >

Regina, I have a Fern Weatherington married to Freeman W. Joiner Pope County 1919 Fern was born 1901 in Pope County, her parents were W. Weatherington and Addie Towns I found the grave sites and headstones for Fern, Freeman, Freeman Jr., and infant Irvin, at a small private graveyard called Weatherington/Joiner on the Pope County/Hardin County line. Not too far from the Lavender Cemetery. You are welcome to contact me directly if you think I can help you further. Paula I would like to contact anyone who is researching any of the following names around Pope and Massac Co's in the 1800's and early 1900's: OWENS,WETHERINGTON,CALDWELL,GOLDEN,CHASTAIN,AL(L)COCK,and through marriages of siblings: JOHNSON,DEAN, NEFTZGER,SMITH ( in regard to Arjane SMITH married to a Stephen WETHERINGTON); Thanks, Regina

Is anyone familiar with or done research on James ALCORN? He was Deputy Sheriff and Sheriff of Pope County about 1818? He also owned a steamship riverboat the Telegraph with my Joseph Everett PRYOR and William RONDEAU in the 1830s. I'd like to see what else they had in common and perhaps how they came to know each other. Please contact me. Thanks Barb Diehl P.O. Box 510092 St. Louis MO 63151-0092 [email protected]

Betty, I can give you Trammel points of contact who's family came from Pope Co. and have info. on Buckners who lived in Stonefort after 1900. Incidentally Stonefort is much closer to Pope Co. than to Marion, IL. Please feel free contact me privately. Barney Frothingham ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty Koechig" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2002 8:02 AM Subject: [ILPOPE-L] BUCKNER'S > Still searching for anyone who might be able to give or receive information on "BUCKNER'S", from the pope county illinois area during the 1810"s though 1840's. > The names that I am researching are JAMES, LEONARD (DIED 1834 IN POPE CO.), AND DAVID(MOVED TO WILLIAMSON COUNTY BEFORE 1840), stonefort illinois, near Marion Il. > Leonard was married to "MARY DIARMAN", DAVID WAS MARRIED TO "NANCY NEWTON", James was married to ''SARAH RIDDLE". > Another James D. Buckner was the son? of David Buckner from williamson county illinois, still trying to connect the father son connection. > Thanks ahead of time for any help out there. > >

Patricia, thanks for the response. I was hoping that Elizabeth was on the 1870 census. Oh where can she be??? All the marriages you found were her children. I'm sure that since her husband died in 1865 or so, she will be living with one of her married children. However, David Leverett and Elmyra Reynolds are the only children I can find and she's not with them. The article I told you about lead me to believe she was living in either Pope, Saline or Johnson counties. between 1865 and 1872 when she died. I was going to try and tract the 3 girls Sarah Jane, Nancy and Mary Ann but I can't seem to find these girls who are now Reynolds as your marriage book shows. Not sure where to go from here. Thanks for your help. Kathy

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Kathy, There were no Leverett's on the 1870 census for Pope. I did fin this on the 1860: 607 599 David Leveret 26 farmer TN Nancy 28 TN Wm D. 7 IL Sarah A 4 IL Becca E. 1 IL In the marriage book Vol I I found this: James Reynolds to Jane Levirett Jul 13,1854 William Reynolds to Miss Nancy Levrett 4 Oct 1853 David Leverett to Nancy G Williams/Gwilliams 20 Sep 1852 John Reynolds to Elmira Elizabeth Leverett 15 Nov 1857 James W. Reynolds to Mary Ann Leverett 20 Mar 1865 David Leverett to Nancy Elizabeth Gwilliams 20 Apr 1865 The only ones in the cemetery books were later: Annie M 1870-1936 Rev. David 1874-1953 Denver 1903-1918 I also have a Hardin Co Cemetery book and looked in their with no luck. What county does the Biographical review say they are from? Patricia ----- Original Message ----- From: kathy <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 6:12 PM Subject: Re: [ILPOPE-L] 1870 Census > Hi Patricia, > > My name is Kathy from Clinton Co., IL. It is so nice of you to offer to do > a look-up. I will gladly pay you for your time, just let me know how much. > If you keep up with the Pope Co. e-mail you have seem my mail before. I've > been searching for my Leverett family for over a year with little luck. > With all the books you have, you may be my key. I'm looking for Elizabeth > Leverett between 1861 and 1872 which is the year she died according to THE > BIOGRAPHICAL REVIEW OF JOHNSON, MASSAC, POPE AND HARDING COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, > 1893, PP 297 AND 298. Her husband, Martin Leverett died in 1865. The book > leads one to believe they died in Pope Co. but I can't find anything to > prove it. It could have been Johnson or Saline where the Leverett children > pop up over the years. Elizabeth was born abt. 1810 around Henderson Co. > N.C.. She married Martin and they moved to Pope Co. by way of Tenn. by > 1847-48. He maiden name was Cockrachn. I believe some of her family moved > to Pope around 1848 also. She had four daughters that married Reynolds boys > in Pope. None of the four Reynolds boys were related that I can find. I > cannot find Elizabeth or three of her daugthers, Nancy Reynolds, Sarah > Reynolds, or Mary A. Reynolds after 1860. I have lots more info but I > don't know what you might need to aid in your search. All help appreciated. > Kathy > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: o'neal <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2002 1:21 PM > Subject: Re: [ILPOPE-L] 1870 Census > > > > Jan, > > > > I have the 1870 Pope County Census and will be glad to do a look up for > you. > > Just in case you or anyone else need something, I have quite a few books > > for Pope County: > > > > ILLINOIS POPE COUNTY > > > > Ancestry Charts Vol I > > State Census of Pope County 1845, 1855, 1865 > > History of Pope County Vol. I-III > > Index to Pope County Histories Vol. I and II by Patsy Collins > > Cemetery Books Vol. I-IV > > Census Book 1850 > > Census Book 1860 > > Census Book 1870 > > Census Book 1880 > > Chancery Book 186001960 > > Land Owners in Pope County in the Early 1900's > > List of Landowner's 1820 > > Marriage Books Vol. I 1813-1877, Vol. II 1878-1888, Vol. III 1888-1898 > > Membership Rolls of Golconda IOOF Lodge 292 1890-1945 > > Marks and Brands 1816-1856 > > History of Golconda > > Herald Enterprise Newspaper Abstracts Vol. I Dec. 1917-Dec. 1919 > > Plat Map of Pope County > > Probate 1816-1835 > > Biographical Review of Johnson, Massac, Pope and Hardin Counties > > > > Let me know how I can help. > > > > Patricia > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Jan Patton <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2002 2:17 PM > > Subject: [ILPOPE-L] 1870 Census > > > > > > > Would anyone who may have a copy of the Pope Co. 1870 census please do a > > look-up for me? > > > > > > Jan > > > > > > > > > > > >