Hi Jon, Feel free to put those on the website. Lynda Jon Musgrave <[email protected]> wrote: L. R., Do you mind if I put these excerpts on the Saline County ILGenWeb site? Sincerely, Jon Musgrave www.IllinoisHistory.com --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - Get your photo on the big screen in Times Square

Hi Sue, Any idea how to reach the owners of the antique shope that are going to be auctioning off the quilt? I would like to place an absentee bid on it. Thanks, Coreasia Lind Baker-Anderson-Conway, Rice, etc., etc.,

Hello List, I recently came across an item of interest to me and I hope to you. It is a Quilt with the date of April 26th, 1910 Saline Valley Church embroidered on the quilt. The quilt is done in a variety of colors - patches and reminds me a mossiac type of pattern. Embroidered on the small patches are names of what most so far believe are Saline County family members. These small patches are placed into one large quilt. The names have been counted and except for 5 - 6 names appearing a couple of times there are 600 names on this quilt. You can tell the main blocks have been hand stitched by different people. At the moment not to much is know about the quilt as to the date of when it was actually made, looking at some of the names we can kind of get an idea as to it's date. Wool material was used in the making of the quilt backing, and a variety of other colors and material were used for the front of the quilt. The woman that is selling the quilt says that her mother and father are on the quilt (Ada & W. D. Lane). Ada is stilling living at the age of 9+ years. Ada and W. D. had several children and they are not listed so she believes it was made just after their marriage in the early 1920's. Ada is unable to tell her when the quilt was actually made. The quilt is located at the Shawnee Antique Mall in Mitchellsville IL. (Used to be the Independence School) The woman that placed the quilt there is planning on having the owners of the Mall, auction the quilt off to the highest bidder on Jan. 31st. 2004. I am writing to you all just to give you a chance to see this quilt. It is a very pretty and a well made quilt. I attempted to write all the names down but there are so many. A few of the names are: Saline Valley Aid - Eld. J. L. Hancock Crenia Sisk (several Sisk names) Orval - Maud - Gilbert Ford Kate - Geo. Gaskins 6 to 8 Baker Dolly - Ora Sherod Phebe Church - Dena - W. J. Church Hugh - Minnie - Earl McDonald R. E. Rhine John McDermott Milo Lambert B. H. - M. J. Sisk Jno Hancock Enoch Hall India Gibbons (Some of the surnames) Ford - Gaskins - Vinyards - Scroggins - Gullett - Gibbons - Butler - Hilliard I hope that I have not taken up to much of anyones time and this is not considered to be off limits. I just thought this quilt has a history for the Saline County people and their families. I Thank You Dearly Sue McDermott

There were also early Russell's in White on the early land records... Trev > When you find the secret please pass it on. I am also a Russell and my gr gr > grandfather Hiram A. Russell says on the 1850 White Co. IL census he was born > in TN. Those Russell are hard ones to crack. Hiram A. two sons, George and > William R. Russell later moved to Williamson Co and both died there. George > Russell was my grandfather. I have heard lots of theories of Hiram start but no one > had documentation. I'm still looking for Hirams father and any brothers or > sister. > > I know I'm in Saline Co. but I thought it was close to where Grandpa lived I > would sign up. Anyway, Merry Christmas and a great 2004 to all the people of > IL. > > JoAnn Russell Statom of Sequim, WA > > >

Thanks Mary...nice to hear from you. I've enjoyed your books and look forward to buying more. The last $240 I spent up there (SCGS) went a long way in my book shelf but I do need to add some more:-)... Happy Holidays to you and yours... Best Regards, Trev Researching: Jones, Mace, Keaton, McFarland, Sullivan, and many more.... ----- Original Message ----- From: "MARY BRIMM" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 4:01 PM Subject: Re: [ILSALINE-L] Re:Happy Holidays! > Trev, I want to say Thank You for mentioning about the ones that have > transcribed the old records of Saline Co.. I happen to be just one of those > people. Thank You again and may you and yours have a Merry Christmas and > Very Happy New Year.. I hope to have more out in 04. Mary from Carrier > Mills, IL.

Hello Phil, The only thing I can pass along is that your going to have to dig deeper into Williamson Co's records to find a hint as to what his parents names are. Without this info you can not be certain as to which household John would be located in TN in earlier census records. I checked the IL Land Records Database: http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/ (click on "Search Land Patents" in the green shaded area, on next page enter area code 62812, then select IL, enter RUSSELL for a last name, then select Williamson Co, then click search at the bottom) there were about 30 land purchases in Williamson dating back to 1831 for your surname....one of which could be the father of your John. Order these records, it might give a clue to the county in TN. Check the TN county land records for the county you find and see if it mentions any Russell's being residents of Williamson Co when they sold their TN land. Check "Will & Probate" records for any Russell's in the Tn county you suspect... one may name an heir living in Williamson.... Best Regards, Trev ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 2:47 PM Subject: [ILSALINE-L] ILSALINE-D Digest V03 #283 > Hello Trevor, Manchester, Tn., > What is the secret of finding someone born in Tennessee? > Like my G. Grand father--John Caswell Russell b. 6/15/1823 from Tn. per > 1850 Williamson Co., IL. census. > Phil Russell > Edwardsville, IL.

Can anyone do a look up for the Daily Register for April 5, 1920? In the Eldorado column there should be an article about Monroe Bishop's birthday. Thanks - Mary Ann <[email protected]>

Test just ignore. Sue

I left this out of the last email. It was also from the Monday June 9, 1930 Harrisburg Daily Register. Celebrate Eighty-Fifth Birthday of Uncle Jake Gates A home coming and birthday dinner was held Friday, June 6th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Gates in Pankeyville, celebrating the eighty-fifth birthday of Uncle Jake Gates. At noon a bountiful feast was prepared by the hostess consisting of boiled ham, fried chicken and ice cream and the things that go with them. A program was held at 2 o'clock by the soldiers present with Uncle Bill Gaskins in charge. The program was as follows: Song, "Am I a Soldier of the Cross?" Prayer by Bro. Mullinix; address by Br. Gates; song, "Never Grow Old;" talks by Lewis Reed and Lawrence Evans; solo, "God will Take Care of You," by Lucille Pankey; closing prayer, Ellis Pankey. Those present were as follows, the first eleven being Civil War veterans: James Chapman, Wm. Gaskins, David Johnson, R. J. McIlrath, Lawrence Evans, Lewis Reed, R. J. Capel, Jacob Gates, C. C. Wilgus, Frank Mullinix, John Cain and Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Gates and two grand-children, Bob Rudy Gates and Naomi Ruth Smith, A. J. Gates and wife Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gates and son, Ray, Mrs. Rosa Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Gates and sons Cecil and John Richard, Alma Ruth Estes, grand-daughter, Mrs. Lewis Reed, Miss Lena Wilgus, Dr. J.V. Capel, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Pankey and children, Lucille and Gordon; Mrs. Charlie Stalions and children, Bonnie Gguall and Darrell. It was through the courtesty of Bert Gaskins and Bill Skaggs that all othe old soldiers had a way of conveyance. The next meeting will be with Uncle Lewis Reed, June 29th. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - Get your photo on the big screen in Times Square

The following is from the Monday June 9, 1930 Harrisburg Daily Register. Hope someone finds some family in these tidbits. The High school unit of the Home Bureau will meet at the home of Mrs. Ralph Christy at 130 West College street Friday evening at 7 o'clock. A program has been arranged. The date was changed from Tuesday to Friday. Mrs. Earl Gibbons of 25 West Park street returned Saturday from visiting in Paducah, Metropolis and Vienna. J. C. Mallinee, roundhouse foreman for the Big Four is reported seriously ill at the Lightner hospital. He has been ailing from diabetes for some time and became alarmingly ill Saturday. Harry "Huckleberry" Scott, son of Mrs. Walter Wade is seriously ill with typhoid at the Wade home on West Poplar street. Mrs. Fannie Marie O'Keefe of Stonefort died at her home in that city Sunday morning at 7 o'clock. Funeral services will be conducted from the Baptist church in Stonefort Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. W.L. Motsinger assisted by Rev. F. J. Weir. The West Brushy Home Bureau unit meeting was held last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Rex Adams. There was a social hour and refreshments after the business metting. Mrs. Sadie Vaughn gave the lesson on pattern cutting. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Vaughn. Carl Gullett of the Hursen undertaking firm of Chicago, is visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Gullett of Oak street. He spent the first part of his vacation with his brother, Earl, in Pontiac, Mich. Baby chicks at Dorris Hatchery every day this week. Prices lower. See us first. Fine quality *293-2 Misses Grace Murray and Marcia Elizabeth Trout of Eldorado went to Decatur Saturday where Miss Trout entered a piano contest, scoring first place. She won a scholarship in the James Milliken University at Decatur where the contest was held. The scholarship is for one year's term. Miss Trout also attended a banquet given by one of the Sororities there. Dr. J.V. Capel reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. John Blue on Route 13 West of Harrisburg, near Bramlet store. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - Get your photo on the big screen in Times Square

The following obit was in the Peoria Journal Star, Dec. 23, 2003, and I did not see it listed in the Daily Reg. or the Marion Daily and thought someone may be interested in seeing this. JAMES DUNN SR. East Peoria, IL - James Ellis Dunn Sr., 77, of 150 Yordy Road, Apt. 206, Morton, formerly of East Peoria, died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. Born May 16, 1926, in Stonefort to Cleo and Lora Jacobs Dunn, he married Bonnie A. Estes in Harrisburg. She died Nov. 13, 1993. He also was preceded in death by two brothers. Surviving are one son, James Jr. (and Julie) of Germantown Hills; two daughters, Robin (and Greg) Bartley of Lafayette and Lisa Lammert of Dunlap; one brother, Delmar of Carrier Mills; eight grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. A member of the Teamsters union, he was a truck driver for C.A. Powley for 32 years, retiring in 1977. He was a member of the Illinois State Horse Association. He also was a member of Richland Baptist Church in East Peoria. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Remmert Funeral Home, where visitation will be one hour before. The Rev. Gary England will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to his church building fund.

Dorothy Ann Schutt, If you are on this list, please contact me. I am a step-cousin and I need to talk to you off-list about our family (Travelstead-Boatright). Thanks, Lynda --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - Get your photo on the big screen in Times Square

I've got a copy of the article around here someplace. My grandfather and his oldest son drowned in that accident. Donna Barnes Jon, It was covered by the Register at the time of the occurrance. The accident occurred on the Mississippi river just above Memphis. Some of the survivors stayed at the home of a Harrisburg native while the search continued for those that drowned. The boaters had been advised not to travel due to high water. A few of the survivors clung to large snags in the river until fishermen from Arkansas could get to them. These are just the highlights that I recall reading. Lynda Jon Musgrave <[email protected]> wrote: Hello and Merry Christmas, With all the family around I'm gathering stories of relatives long gone. One of the stories involves a man named Harris who was with a group on the Ohio or Mississippi River in a houseboat on a fishing trip. Something happened and the boat sank drowning some of the men. I believe this took place in the 1930s or 1940s. Most, if not all, of the men were from the Harrisburg area. It made the newspaper at the time and I believe it has been reprinted in either the quarterly of the Saline County Genealogical Society or Springhouse or something. Basically, I know I've seen this in print sometime over the last decade, but I don't know where. Does this ring any bells? Sincerely, Jon Musgrave www.IllinoisHistory.com --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - Get your photo on the big screen in Times Square

Jon, I think this story may have been reprinted in Springhouse Magazine a couple of years ago. Mart Watson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jon Musgrave" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 25, 2003 12:02 PM Subject: [ILSALINE-L] Harris boating accident > Hello and Merry Christmas, > > With all the family around I'm gathering stories of relatives long gone. One of the stories involves a man named Harris who was with a group on the Ohio or Mississippi River in a houseboat on a fishing trip. Something happened and the boat sank drowning some of the men. I believe this took place in the 1930s or 1940s. Most, if not all, of the men were from the Harrisburg area. It made the newspaper at the time and I believe it has been reprinted in either the quarterly of the Saline County Genealogical Society or Springhouse or something. Basically, I know I've seen this in print sometime over the last decade, but I don't know where. Does this ring any bells? > > Sincerely, > > Jon Musgrave > www.IllinoisHistory.com > > ______________________________

Thank you so much - one of the articles mentions family members. Now I will have to look at the Eldorado news sometime when I am back in Illinois because it says more information about the occasion was in the Eldorado news. Thanks and Merry Christmas - Mary Ann in Grand Junction

When you find the secret please pass it on. I am also a Russell and my gr gr grandfather Hiram A. Russell says on the 1850 White Co. IL census he was born in TN. Those Russell are hard ones to crack. Hiram A. two sons, George and William R. Russell later moved to Williamson Co and both died there. George Russell was my grandfather. I have heard lots of theories of Hiram start but no one had documentation. I'm still looking for Hirams father and any brothers or sister. I know I'm in Saline Co. but I thought it was close to where Grandpa lived I would sign up. Anyway, Merry Christmas and a great 2004 to all the people of IL. JoAnn Russell Statom of Sequim, WA

Hello and Merry Christmas, With all the family around I'm gathering stories of relatives long gone. One of the stories involves a man named Harris who was with a group on the Ohio or Mississippi River in a houseboat on a fishing trip. Something happened and the boat sank drowning some of the men. I believe this took place in the 1930s or 1940s. Most, if not all, of the men were from the Harrisburg area. It made the newspaper at the time and I believe it has been reprinted in either the quarterly of the Saline County Genealogical Society or Springhouse or something. Basically, I know I've seen this in print sometime over the last decade, but I don't know where. Does this ring any bells? Sincerely, Jon Musgrave www.IllinoisHistory.com

Hi everyone, I thought someone out there might be interested in some of the personal happenings back in 1920. The following is from the Monday, April 5, 1920 Harrisburg Daily Register. I hope some of you find a reference to a family member. Merry Christmas! Attorney Alpheus Gustin left Monday morning for Shawneetown where he had business in the Gallatin County court. Mr. and Mrs. E. Norman of Marion who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Norris, returned to Marion Monday morning. Isaac Henry of Jackson, Ky., who has been visiting his brother John Harvey and other relatives, departed Monday for his home. Mrs. Ralph Horning and daughter, Geneva and Mrs. R. P. Horning left Sunday afternoon for a business and pleasure trip to St. Louis. Mrs. Sarah Jenter of Stuttgart, Ark., who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Shea returned to her home Monday morning. Orval Farris of Broughton was through the city Monday enroute to Cairo where he will visit his brother, Horton Farris and family. A. K. Gahm went over to Johnston City Sunday to visit relatives and to accompany his wife home who has been there three weeks. Rev. John Adams of Metropolis filled a preaching engagement at Big Ridge church Sunday and returned home Monday morning. Mrs. T. H. McKenny and daughter, Mabel, who have been visiting her sister, Mrs. Miles McElroy, returned to their home in Vienna on Monday morning. Wm. Ledbetter was a passenger to St. Louis on the early traction car Sunday morning where he went on business. He will return home this evening. Miss Bernice Towle arrived Sunday from Nashville, Tenn., and enjoyed a brief Easter visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Towle. She departs tonight for her school, the Ward-Belmont. Mr. and Mrs. Riley Ford of Equality were in this city Saturday returning to their home that evening. Billy had just returned from a two weeks sojourn in Hot Springs, Ark., and comes home greatly improved in health. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd L. Parker and Pleas and Raymond Gunter were in Eldorado Sunday attending the 78th birthday anniversary of Monroe Bishop. A sumptuous dinner was given, a notice of which appears in our Eldorado column W. R. Jackson and family, Oscar Jackson and family and Mrs. Chas. Blakely were the guests of relatives and friends in Pinckneyville Sunday. Mrs. Sam Freedman has gone to St. Louis to spend a few days with relatives and to accompany her son, Leon, back to this city. Leon has made an extended visit with his aunt in Little Rock. Mrs. Jack Reese of West Homer street entertained a few friends at her home Saturday with a twelve o'clock dinner in honor of her niece Mrs. Gus Cox of Murphysboro. A delightful time was reported by the guests present. The list included Mrs. Elizabeth Barnett and daughter Mrs. Jas. McCinnell and daughters, Mrs. Pete Zimmer, Miss Eva Dillon and the guest of honor, Mrs. Cox. Mr. and Mrs. E. Reynolds and baby have returned from a pleasant visit with relatives and friends in Hymeria, Ind. Esco, the 3-days-old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Patterson, which died Friday night was buried Saturday afternoon at the Bankston cemetery. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - Get your photo on the big screen in Times Square

Jon, It was covered by the Register at the time of the occurrance. The accident occurred on the Mississippi river just above Memphis. Some of the survivors stayed at the home of a Harrisburg native while the search continued for those that drowned. The boaters had been advised not to travel due to high water. A few of the survivors clung to large snags in the river until fishermen from Arkansas could get to them. These are just the highlights that I recall reading. Lynda Jon Musgrave <[email protected]> wrote: Hello and Merry Christmas, With all the family around I'm gathering stories of relatives long gone. One of the stories involves a man named Harris who was with a group on the Ohio or Mississippi River in a houseboat on a fishing trip. Something happened and the boat sank drowning some of the men. I believe this took place in the 1930s or 1940s. Most, if not all, of the men were from the Harrisburg area. It made the newspaper at the time and I believe it has been reprinted in either the quarterly of the Saline County Genealogical Society or Springhouse or something. Basically, I know I've seen this in print sometime over the last decade, but I don't know where. Does this ring any bells? Sincerely, Jon Musgrave www.IllinoisHistory.com --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - Get your photo on the big screen in Times Square

Trev, I want to say Thank You for mentioning about the ones that have transcribed the old records of Saline Co.. I happen to be just one of those people. Thank You again and may you and yours have a Merry Christmas and Very Happy New Year.. I hope to have more out in 04. Mary from Carrier Mills, IL. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Trev" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 1:58 AM Subject: [ILSALINE-L] Re:Happy Holidays! > I guess since I started this (I know there are some that are really teed > about all the mail, but what the hay, most of us have helped each other here > for several years now and xmas comes ounce a year:-)... > > Just want to say thank you to those nice people who have helped do lookups > thru the years, and those who have unselfishly dedicated their time > transcribing those old records for the Saline Gen. Soc....your work has > helped us go forward, faster (you people go buy some more books:-)!! I am > thankful for all the new cuzns I have been associated with (even if your a > shirt tail cuzz (I guess I'll claim Steve, haha)... guess I need to make a > resolution to start meeting in person some of my cuzns in 04 (I'm just so > busy...)... > > May you all get thru at least one brick wall this new year. Have a very > Merry Christmas, and stay healthy in the New Year... > > Best Regards, Trevor, in Manchester, TN > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kate Rodenbach" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 11:33 AM > Subject: [ILSALINE-L] Happy Holidays! > > > > > > Have we heard from every state yet? A very Merry Christmas and a safe and > > Happy New Year to everyone from rainy Indianapolis, Indiana! > > > > Kate (Taylor) Rodenbach > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Working moms: Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work - and > > yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx > > > > > > > >