I am looking for information regarding Thomas Robert Davis born February 6, 1850 in IL and I assume somewhere in Southern Illinois and died May 13, 1928. He is buried in the I.O.O.F. cemetery in Percy. On Thomas's death certificate it lists his father as Robert Davis and his mother as Elizabeth Huggins. Thomas married Eliza Leming in Randolph County, daughter of Thomas Leming and Mary Ann Heard. Thomas and Eliza had four children, Elizabeth, Mary (died at 3 years), Thomas Leming and May. Any information regarding the above would be appreciated. Sincerely, Madonna Davis Marks

I could find no "Reno Cemetery, " per se, but the only recorded RENO graves are in the Evergreen Cemetery on Illinois Highway 3 in Chester, the Kelly Cemetery east of Evansville (on Illinois Highway 4, I think), and Old Saint Boniface Cemetery in Evansville. Miss Désirée de Nantes <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>

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/og.2ADI/105 Message Board Post: I'm looking for anyone familiar with the following families: Source: 1900 Census Randolph, Chester, Illinois 2 Ward Chester 237-252 Burbes Christian 24 Ilinois Maggie 24 Germany Uebel, John 69 Germany born 1831 Source: 1900 Census, Randolph County, Chester, Illinois 227/240 Schmidt Henry 36 Germany Margaret 46 Germany Anna 8 Illinos Minnie 7 Illinois Source: 1910 Census, Randolph County, Chester, Illinois Boos, Joseph 52 German Margaret 56 German

Hello, Would anyone know where I could locate the Reno family Cemetery. It is supposed to be located off of Plank Road in Chester but I am not sure where. The town of Camptown was also supposed to have been close by, but it has since been annexed into the city of Chester. Can anyone tell me where that was located also? Thank you, Connie

Tom, IL Territory was established in 1809. Randolph Co., came to IL Terr. from IN Terr. at that time. So any activity in Randolph Co., before 1809 was in IN Territory. I understand it exists, but have not seen, the 1807 Census of Randolph Co., IN Terr. This record would tell you if your interest was in the Co. in 1807. I am looking for the SMOCK family who were in Randolph Co., IN before 1808. They are on the USC 1810, Randolph Co., IL Terr as C. SMOCK with large family. They settled in vicinity of Cave in Rock, now Hardin Co., IL. My main focus is to determine the identity of C. SMOCK. Hope this helps. Best regards, Hugh

Hello - My ggg and gg grandmothers, Ann and Nancy Preston, settled in Marys River township sometime between 1805 and the 1810 Illinois census, traveling via flatboat from Virginia. Randolph County marriage records show that in June of 1812 the daughter, Nancy, married William Sample, then serving with the Illinois Mounted Militia. Although I have no record of the marriages of Nancy's sisters, Lacy Preston married Aaron Quick, Jane Preston married Thomas Roberts, and Susan Preston married Daniel Bilderback Federal land records show William and Nancy purchased land in 1817 about four miles west of Belleville, The 1820 census show them living in St. Clair County (Spring township) with Nancy's mother, Ann. Lacy and Aaron Quick also made the move to the Belleville area, and were enumerated in 1820 and subsequently. The other two sisters with their husbands remained in the Marys River area. Given the above family history, I'm stymied re when the Prestons made the move from Virginia to Marys River, Randolph County; and when Nancy and William Sample moved north to the Belleville area. The move from Virginia probably was made in company with the Quick, Wilderman, and Rittenhouse families. Is it possible a reader has access to Randolph County land and/or tax records, and can let me know if and when Ann Preston (or daughter Nancy) bought land (presumably sometime between 1805 and 1812. And when Ann Preston and/or William (Nancy) Sample sold the Randolph County land (presumably between 1812 and 1817. I would be more than willing to share family history with anyone researching the above families. Thanks in advance for any assistance. Tom Davis

In a message dated 5/7/02 1:38:19 AM, [email protected] writes: << B. 22 August 1801, Summons for Richard FERGUSON to appear at the Livingston County Court House to answer Daniel HAZLE "of a plea of slander," >> _______ The name FERGUSON caught my eye. I have the following FERGUSON line 1. James FERGUSON* m. Anirita Roper 2. Thomas FERGUSON, b. 1772 m. 1805 Sarah McIlwain, b. 1769 Union Dis, SC 3. Emmaline T. FERGUSON m (1) 1833 David Brown, (2) 1838 James Henry McElroy * Had RW service. (Emmaline FERGUSON, b. 1811 IL was married (2) 17 Nov 1838 Livingston Co., KY James Henry McElroy.--HH) 4. Julia NcELROY, b. 1848 Carrsville, Livingston Co., KY m. 1867 Carrsville Oscar Given Evertson, b. 1845 Cave in Rock, Hardin Co., IL Given the FERGUSON-HAZLE court battle in Livingston Co., KY in 1801-1804, I think that my family of FERGUSONs may be related. Also, I have a Calvin SMOCK of Cave in Rock, Hardin Co., IL who married 1860 Catherine BAILEY in Smithland, Livingston Co., KY. A BAILEY was one of the witnesses in the cited court case. This is another possible connection. No particular conclusion, but there must be an association. Best regards, Hugh _____

Sorry, I gave you wrong info on the quarterly price. The $2.50 includes postage and handling. Forgive me! Just send the $2.50 for each quarterly. Velda

When RCGS makes a mistake, they try to make a collossal one! Below is the listing of the information enclosed in the 1991 Winter quarterly: Volume 1, Number 6. We have about 100 of them made up. Yes, we do have too many. Could some of you have it in your heart to order some of them? It is a nice quarterly and you will be glad you have the information. They only cost $2.50 each with $1.00 postage for the first one and $.50 for each one after that. SEE END NOTE ALSO 1991 Winter quarterly: Volume 1, Number 6 Randolph County Births: 1878 T-Z pages 1,2,3 Rand. Co. marriages 1829-1830 4, Rand. Co. place names 5,6,7 Downen History, A Brief Overview 8, Downen Ancestor Chart 9 Randolph Co., by Ed Crow 10,11 Ireland's Registry of Deeds 12, Coulterville Woman's Club History 13,14 The "Dit" Name 15 Sherlock Holmes Genealogy by F. Eggemeyer 16 Sherlock Holmes Genealogy by Michael W. McClure 1718, 19, Waltonville 20 Record of Ancestry (Chart) by Betty Borowiak of Waltonville 21 Cut Nails 22,23 (Query about Martin Smith on this page) Picture of a 19 1/2 foot Sycamore tree with the men who were digging it out. 24 McKELVEY HOME picture and short history 25 Picture of Popeye Statue and tollhouse of the Chester Bridge 26 Picture of the Phoenix Building and aa crane working on the destroyed Grandview Hotel 27 Notes of the Origin of Coulterville 28,29 Bill Rabe, County Clerk, donates Microfilm reader, copier. (See, we have one, but need someone to repair copier!) Pedigree Chart WEHRHEIM SUBMITTED BY Rochelle Wehrheim Johnson of Phoenix, AZ. 31 Picture of our present courthouse and the original courthouse built in 1795 32 Ancestor Chart submitted by Carolyn Dorf, Coulterville, iL Story of Charles Bodeker House & Family, 34 Ancestory Chart of Donald L. Marlen Picture of Three Genealogical Muskateers: Lola Crowder, Frankie Eggemeyer & Joan Monnier of Ft. Wayne, IN 36 Story of Justin Leonard, Photography/Beauty Shops/ Bakery 37 Edwards/Robinson/Elmore Reunion Report 38 Pierre Menard Home Openhouse, 39 Mollie Elizabeth Herschbach (dau of Jack Herschback, teacher) with picture of Mollie Story & Picture of Bill Berndt's BBQ stand A Good Comment by Frankie Eggemeyer 42 Old Horses Never Die and some Eggemeyer info 43,44, Query from Donna Baughman about Howard (Hayward) name & query by Nancy Wittstruck about parents of Anthony Ragsdale & Elisabeth C. Jones also parents of William Alonzo Vineyard; Wehrheim/Gromert/Grummet/Barret query by Rochelle Wehrheim Johnson 45 Three Sisters: the Dethrow girls 46 RCGS is ready to again copy TOWNS & FAMILIES OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, 470 pages plus index containing SURNAME&given names both; $40.00 + $2.50 TAX = $42.50 (ADD $4.50 POSTAGE/HANDLING) Making a book up is no easy job, so if you want one of these, let us know in advance so that we can get them made up. If you have questions, let me know! Velda Moore

In a recent posting to a list I subscribe to, a lister was seeking info on a soldier that was buried in Memphis. Several years ago, I ran across a document that provided info on hospitals used by sick/dying soldiers during the Civil War in Memphis. To help everyone, I’m posting this to a couple of lists since many people may have had sick/dying soldiers in Memphis. The following document is located in the Mississippi Valley Collection Room of the University of Memphis. “From Saddlebags to Science A Century of Health Care in Memphis 1830-1930” By Patricia M. LaPointe Published by: The Health Sciences Museum Foundation ofMemphis and Shelby County Medical Society Auxiliary Copy 707 Starting on page 17 … General Sherman, who had assumed command of the post at Memphis on August 20, 1862, worked during the fall to organize men and materiel for the attack against Vicksburg, the only remaining fortified Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi. In order to provide hospital facilities to support General Grant’s campaign against Vicksburg, the Federal medical Departat Memphis appropriated a large amount of private property. The City hospital, which had been moved from its Chelsea location to the Navy Yard at the ending of 1861, was taken over by the Federal authorities, and the civilian patients were moved to the Botanico Medical College on Beal(e) Street, which served as the City Hospital for some 18 months. The Federal Hospitals The Federal hospitals were established in large, multi-story mercantile buildings, and in that respect were more like modern hospitals than the wooden, pavilion style structures which were the type most used during the war. The army hospitals in Memphis were the Gayoso, the Adams, the Washington, the Webster, the Jackson, the Union, the Jefferson, and a small Officer’s Hospital on Front Street. The marine hospital at Mound City, Kentucky, used by navel personnel operating on the river, was moved to Memphis and located in theCommercial Hotel on Jefferson. By 1863 military doctors had learned that strict attention to sanitation and the generous use of disinfectants reduced mortality. The Federal hospitals at Memphis made use of these findings and showed some efforts at specialization: the Gayoso and Jefferson Hospitals were designed for the reception of wounded patients only; two hospitals were set aside for contagious diseases—the Smallpox Hospital, which was located in the enlarge state-owned Memphis Hospital, and the Measles Hospital, located in the First Baptist church. Later in July 1863, the First Baptist was reorganized as the Gangrene Hospital.Successful experiments in the use of the bromine treatment of gangrene were carried out there, which greatly reduced the mortality of that dreaded wound complication. Extensive descriptions of several Federal hospitals in the Memphis “Daily Bulletin” provide information on the way these hospitals were organized and staffed. Large hospitals were divided into wards under the supervision of the ward master who directed the nursing staff. Most of the female nurses had been, recruited by the Western Sanitary commission. Some were independent volunteers such as Mary Ann Bickerdyke, better known as “Mother Bickerdyke” of Union fame, whose administrative skill was employed in the organization of the Gayoso and Adams Hospitals. Sisters of Charity of Cincinnatialso served in the Memphis hospitals. >From May through August 1863, the capacity of the Federal hospitals was strained as the sick and wounded poured into the city during and after Grants’ siege of Vicksburg. As the war in the West slowed down, some ofthe Federal hospitals were closed; however, the last major service rendered by the Memphis hospitals was the result of an unexpected tragedy. On April 27,1865, eighteen days after Lee’s surrender at Appomatox, the steamboat “Sultana” exploded in a rush of flames, scalding steam, and crushing timbers that killed some 1, 500 union soldiers. The Memphis hospitals were filled with the survivors, many of whom later died from burns and injuries. By midsummer, the remaining military patients were transferred to the northern hospitals, and the hospital buildings were returned to civilian commercial use. … Ending on page 18 Pam Treme <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A> Land O’ Lakes, Florida

I know that WORD has an indexing capablility. Is there anyone on this list who can help me with learning to INDEX a book? Please write to me personally. This is for Randolph County Genealogical Society. Thanks, Velda Moore

Just noted misspelling of "Mystery" in previous post, subject as above. Best regards, Hugh

In 1810 a C. SMOCK and family were listed in the census of that year for Randolph Co., IL Terr. as the only SMOCKs. By 1816 Gallatin Co., IL (from Randolph Co.). Sallie SMOCK is a widow and in 1818 Pope Co., IL (from Gallatin Co., IL) she is listed as widow SMOCK as she is in 1820. By 1830 Pope Co., IL she is listed as Sarah SMOCK. In 1840 Hardin Co., IL (from Pope Co., IL) Hiram, Barney and Alfred are listed and Sarah apparently is in the household of Hiram SMOCK as an elderly female. In 1850 she is listed in the Hardin Co., IL Mortuary Schedule as died at age 78 (= b. 1772). In 1850 a Thomas SMOCK, age 28, (= b. 1821/2) is listed in Hardin Co., IL along with Hiram (age 50 KY) and Alfred SMOCK (age 40 IL). In 1850 Barney is listed in Pulaski Co., IL at age 42 IL. Thomas maybe listed in the household of Sarah SMOCK in 1830 and in the household of Hiram in 1840. The problem is that Thomas' parents are unknown. He cannot be the son of Sarah as she was a widow in 1816 and Thomas was born 1821/2. In 1822 Hiram would be 22, Barney would be 14 and Alfred would be 12. So only Hiram is an eligible sire of Thomas. I cannot find a marriage for Hiram before 1837, hence Hiram remains a possibility, but not a proved parent. There were three older males in the SMOCK household of 1810 and 1820 who remain unknown. One of them could be Thomas' father, if any one of them were a SMOCK. Need evidence of Thomas SMOCK's parents. Best regards, Hugh

All, C. SMOCK of Randolph Co., IL Terr. USC 1810 For some time I have been looking for the first name of C. SMOCK. Because his son, Hiram, was born in 1800 in KY according to the 1850 IL census, it was thought that C. SMOCK would be in the 1800 KY Census. The only C. SMOCK found in KY was a Cornelius SMOCK of Bullitt Co. There are earlier records of a Cornelius, the son of Barney SMOCK of Mercer Co., KY. This coincidence though consistent does not constitute proof that C. SMOCK = Cornelius SMOCK An analysis of C. SMOCK's descendants shows that he had grandsons, Charles and Cornelius. Either could be named after their grandfather. Charles is not a traditional family name in the SMOCK family while Cornelius is. I am particularly interested to know if Randolph Co., IL has any early records (1800-1820) which would name SMOCK as a resident of the area (tax, property, militia, etc.) Anyone with interest in this SMOCK family is encouraged to suggest additional research sources. Best regards, Hugh >>

Looking for an old abandoned Bilderback Cemetery near New Palestine. Ephraim is buried there. Might anyone know where this cemetery is located. I know where and have been out the New Palestine Road, might It be somewhere in this area. Randy Crain

Greetings All, My grandparents, Charles and Anna Stieg Brennecke were born and lived long lives in Nashville, Washington Co, IL. I became heir to a wonderful collection of photographs that they kept in their home. There are over 160 photos, mostly portraits, taken between 1880-1920. While I recognize some family members, most of the people pictured are unidentified. I know there were family and friends that lived in the surrounding counties and many connections in St. Louis. Over the past couple of years I've had little success with identifying these many people. I placed simple copies of the photos in the Nashville and St. Louis County libraries, hoping that those researching these areas might find them. This hasn't been enough exposure to really make an impact. Now, with an upgraded computer (and some upgraded skills) I have put all the photos on CD and can reproduce same at small cost. I have included a printable introduction and notes page containing the information, dates, etc. that I do know. I am prepared to offer a copy of this CD to every library, genealogical and historical society in the nearby counties. I will also offer copies to any schools that have computer facilities. If there are any suggestions for further distribution I'd be happy to hear from you. At this point I will also offer a copy, free of charge, to anyone with a serious interest. Please contact me privately. Ultimately, I would hope to learn the identities of more of the folks. But the photographs stand by themselves as a unique window into our past and I feel a need to share them. I welcome any comments, suggestions, insights, on a project of this type. I may be preaching to the choir here...I'm sure all you gen. buffs out there understand when I say that these people call to me. This is one way I can answer. Regards Barbara Brennecke Eufinger St. Louis, MO Surnames: BRENNECKE, STIEG, PFEIL, OECHSNER, GARLICH, ROHDE, FRANCK, CLAYTON, JENNER, KROENER

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/og.2ADI/104 Message Board Post: Can anyone tell me who the caretaker of the cemetary is and how to cantact them? I need info on someone buried there withour a headstone. ( Hadley-Vaughn-Thomas families)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/og.2ADI/20.1 Message Board Post: Larry, my wife is in this line down the Penningroth side. I have a lot of information, most of which comes from the book "Descendants of Friedrick Wilhelm Penningroth." Are you familiar with it? You are in the book, as is my mother-in-law.

My apologies to all for the delay in getting the Perry and Randolph county websites back online, even tho it had nothing to do with me! it seems "Fire" is going to cause me problems no matter what! Luckily theirs wasn't as intensive as mine, and they now have everything under control, and the websites are back online! YEA!!! sooo.... back to genealogy! :) Jean [email protected] Webmaster for Illinois Perry and Randolph Counties www.perrycountyillinois.net www.randolphcountyillinois.net [email protected] --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.323 / Virus Database: 180 - Release Date: 2/8/02

This is just 'one' of my Gray lines that I was working on in December. It was my guess that Judith and Francis's were sisters but have yet to do any digging on that score. -Cheryl Caswell ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 11:17 PM Subject: [ILRANDOL] Gray & Ford > I'm curious if anyone is researching these people and can untangle the > relationship found in the 1880 Census for Randolph County: > > In Sparta, page 555B the following is found > > THOMAS GRAY, age 45, born Illinois (parents birthplace blank), brick mason > VIRGINIA M. GRAY, age 38, born Illinois, father born PA, mother born KY > Children: William age 17, Flora age 14, Ida, age 12, Lenna age 9, Hattie age > 7, Mary age 5, Mabel age 2, Terry age 4 months, all born Illinois > FRANCIS (sic) McCORMACK "mother" age 74 born KY > JUDITH FORD, "Aunt" age 70, born KY > > I have located a record for Thomas Gray & Virginia McCormack, married Aug 30, > 1860 in Jackson County Illinois. > > The question here is the relationship between Judith Ford and the > GRAY/McCORMACK family. Judith was apparently married 4 times (husbands names > were ? Varner, Justus Rockwell, Benjamin Ford and Abram Clore). Her maiden > name is unknown. > > Thanks for any help. > > Mary Park >