This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: drnancytodd Surnames: Brown, Chambers Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.randolph/740/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It see seems reasonable that one farmer James Brown, who lost his life during the Civil War (1861-1865) would have left a will and subsequently there would be probate records. According to his son's marriage record (William Alexander Brown) his parents were James Brown and Mary Eliza Chambers. Both purportedly born in Carolina. W. A. Brown also lost a brother [name unknown] during the Civil War. Thanks for any leads. Nancy T. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.