This is what I show. Let me know whatever ! BEST steve >>> Descendants of Joseph B Stricklin 1 Joseph B Stricklin b: September 20, 1797 in North Carolina d: March 12, 1864 in Saline County Illinois .. +Sarah Anna Ingram b: 1799 in Virginia d: Aft. 1870 in Saline County Illinois m: Abt. 1825 in Tennessee 2 Jonathan Garner Stricklin b: 1826 in Gallatin Co., Illinois d: July 11, 1874 in Gallatin Co., Illinois .... +Elizabeth Johnson b: 1829 in Roanoke County, Tennessee m: January 28, 1847 in Gallatin Co., Illinois 2 Martha J Stricklin b: 1826 in Illinois d: 1868 in Harrisburg, Saline County, Illinois .... +Robert Mick b: 1819 in Illinois d: 1893 in Harrisburg, Saline County, Illinois m: Bef. 1850 2 Willis A Stricklin b: 1829 in Illinois d: 1864 .... +Carena Arnold b: 1832 in Tennessee d: 1865 m: May 10, 1849 in Saline County Illinois 2 Daniel Stricklin b: Abt. 1833 d: Bef. 1850 2 Emily Harriett Stricklin b: December 19, 1824 d: November 22, 1877 in Saline County, Illinois .... +John B Bramlett b: August 17, 1828 in Gallatin County, Illinois d: December 13, 1860 in Saline County, Illinois m: October 01, 1850 in Saline County, Illinois 2 Joseph B Stricklin b: March 20, 1841 in Illinois .... +Adaline Baker b: 1841 in Illinois m: October 21, 1858 in Saline County Illinois *2nd Wife of Joseph B Stricklin: .... +Susan Pyle b: March 02, 1843 in Illinois d: April 14, 1903 in Saline County Illinois m: August 28, 1871 in Saline County Illinois 2 Simpson Shaw Stricklin b: April 01, 1837 in Gallatin County Illinois d: June 29, 1884 in Vinita, Craig County, Oklahoma .... +Mary Emily Horning b: September 20, 1834 in Lincoln County, Tennessee d: October 07, 1913 in Everton, Dade County, Missouri m: April 14, 1859 in Saline County Illinois 2 William Bayes Stricklin b: 1835 in Illinois d: 1897 in Saline County Illinois .... +Nancy J Johnson b: 1838 in Illinois POSSIBLY NANCY J BAKER d: 1865 in Saline County, Illinois m: March 03, 1854 *2nd Wife of William Bayes Stricklin: .... +Mary b: 1844 in Tennesse m: Abt. 1865 >>>

Steve- I have a couple of questions for you: You suggested that Willis A. is the son of Joseph B. and Sarah Anna - was he their firstborn? I only have William B., Simpson Shaw and Joseph B., Jr. as their children. However, I think I'm basing that on the 1850 census and Willis A. would have been already married by that date. Were there other children besides the three I have listed? I have the marriage date for John and Margaret Louisa as 7/15/1841 in Gallatin County, IL. I'm really not sure what the 12/9/1868 refers to, I don't have death dates for John or Margaret. I am working with another researcher who is a direct descendant (we believe) of John and Margaret, she is wanting more information as well. I have John (b. 1802) & Margaret's (b. 1823) children as: Hartwell B. (1825-1868), probably from a previous marriage? Richard (?-?) George (?-?) Amanda L. (1842 - ?) William (1846-?) Isaac Newton (1847-?) Margaret (1849-?) Jiney A. (1851-?) James Alexander (1856-?) I hope this helps. Thanks to everyone who responded with information regarding Willis A. and Carena. Kate _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Dear List, It's been a while since I posted this so I thought I would try again. I'm looking for death and burial information on, and descendants of, James Shook born about 1830 in Bedford County, TN. Clues lead me to believe he died between Jul 1884 and Oct 1888. In Glem Minor's Probate Index for Gallatin County, IL he lists James Shook, Box 90, however when I was at the courthouse in Shawneetown I found no James Shook in Box 90, nor James Shook listed in the death records. It was at the end of the day and I only had time to ask for Probate Box 90. I hope to go back for a visit soon. Any suggestions? On James Shook and Sarah (WOMACK) CAVENS marriage record he lists his parents as Abraham Shook and Nancy GIPSON(?). This is the first document I have found that names his parents. He was married about 1848 probably in TN, first wife Catherine HART, born about 1820, Bedford Co, TN, died probably before the 1860 Federal Census. They had 4, perhaps 5 children. Nancy Jane Shook, Elizabeth Hannah Shook, Aggie Julia Shook, William "Bud" Howard Shook, and Leatha "Leak" Shook(?). Married 1861 in White Co, IL, second wife Emaline (JOHNSON) PEARCE, 1831-1865 widow of Russian B Pearce, 1827-1858. They had 3 children: Richard Shook, Ulyses Winfield Shook, and Alexander Shook. Married 1868, Gallatin County, IL, third wife Priscilla Elizabeth (DAVIS) JOHNSON, 1830-1878. They had two children, John David Shook and Sara "Sallie" Shook. John David Shook married Jennie BLAIR in 1903 and they had Roy G Shook, 1904-1973, who was a Circuit Clerk in Gallatin Co, IL. Married 1881, Gallatin Co, IL 4th wife Sarah Elizabeth (WOMACK) CAVENS, born abt 1851-died after Oct 1888. They had two children, Anna May Shook, and Horace A Shook. Sarah married Hiram H SHELBY, her 5th husband on 20 Oct 1888. Thank you for any information or suggestions. Janice Knotter Columbus, OH Janice@Knotter.com

Hi Listers, I apologize if you receive more than one copy of this message. I am looking for info on the following folks: James WADE b. 1857 Marshall Co AL m. Lucretia JACQUES on 5/10/1874 in Marshall Co AL. About 1898 he disappeared and was rumored to be living with a new family in a Southern Ill county and working on the river. John BLAKE b. abt. 1821 KY m. Margaret WADE on 7/7/1842 in Marshall Co AL. It is rumored that they moved to the Pope Co IL area. Any assistance with either of these would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Eldon Researching: HAMES (VA,SC,GA) WADE (SC,GA,AL)

now that I've checked again....... IS that the Jonathon Stricklin b c 1803 Ky from the 1850 census ? I have been adding this stuff to my database in my spare (plenty of that !) time. Could the 1868 be a dod for one of them ? steve sspunk@aol.com

Kate I show a m date for Jon & Margaret as 12/9/1868 ??? If son Issac was b 1847 then I obviously have something wrong ! Who does this Jonathon belong to ? steve sspunk@aol.com

I show the following: Descendants of Willis A Stricklin Willis s/o Joseph B Stricklin + Sarah Anna Ingram 1 Willis A Stricklin b: 1829 in Illinois d: 1864 .. +Carena Arnold b: 1832 in Tennessee d: 1865 m: May 10, 1849 in Saline County Illinois 2 Carena Stricklin b: 1853 2 Frances M. Stricklin b: 1857 2 Martha E. Stricklin b: 1859 2 Willis Stricklin b: Aft. 1860 2 Newton Stricklin b: 1850 in Illinois >>> best steve sspunk@aol.com

Hi Kate, I saw that you were researching the Stricklin family. I have a couple of Stricklin women in my line that I've been trying to track and wondered if they were in your line. They are both named Elizabeth Stricklin. One was married to John S. Frohock and died sometime after 1880. The other was married to Elijah Davis and was born about 1832. If you or anyone else has anything on these lines, I'd love to hear about it. Thanks in advance, John Edwards

Does anyone on this list have any information on: Willis A. Stricklin (ca. 1829 - 1864) who married Carena C. Arnold (1832-?) I'm researching my Stricklin line and cannot figure out how Willis fits in - does anyone know who his parents were? What's really confusing me is that Willis and Carena had a son named Isaac Newton (1850-?) who married Rena A. Henderson. Isaac and Rena appear on the 1880 Saline County census. I also have an Isaac Newton Stricklin born 1847 who is the son of John Stricklin and Margaret Louisa Barker. I orginally thought this Isaac married Rena A. Henderson, but in the current Issue of "The Saga of Southern Illinois" pg 38 he is listed as the son of Willis A. and Carena. Help! Kate Rodenbach _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Am wondering if there is anyone in the Saline Co. area who is willing to do some research (paid)? If anyone has a name of someone who will do research, pls. forward the address (email or snail). Thanks. Donna

Dear Ernie, This is mu Morris Line as I know it since you wrote to me. Perhaps something will match up for us. Carla Descendants of William Morris Generation No. 1 1. WILLIAM1 MORRIS He married SARAH. Children of WILLIAM MORRIS and SARAH are: 2. i. JAMES2 MORRIS, b. Virginia. ii. VALENTINE MORRIS. Generation No. 2 2. JAMES2 MORRIS (WILLIAM1) was born in Virginia. He married JANE COLE. She was born in Virginia. Children of JAMES MORRIS and JANE COLE are: i. SARAH E.3 MORRIS, m. STEPHEN RITCHEY. 3. ii. WILLIAM MORRIS, b. 1847, Illinois. iii. ROSSA MORRIS, m. JAMES MONROE, Saline County, Illinois. iv. ELIZABETH MORRIS, d. 1875, Saline County, Illinois; m. WILLIAM JACKSON ELDER, Saline County, Illinois. Marriage Notes for ELIZABETH MORRIS and WILLIAM ELDER: They were second cousins. Generation No. 3 3. WILLIAM3 MORRIS (JAMES2, WILLIAM1) was born 1847 in Illinois. He married NANCY A.W. HALEY January 31, 1867 in Saline County, Illinois, daughter of MEEKS HALEY and ROSE�ANN GREGG. She was born 1851 in Illinois. Notes for WILLIAM MORRIS: William was the Administrator of his mother's Probate. He took guardianship of his sister Elizabeth's children after her death. 1880 Saline County, Illinois Census Plainview Township July 5-1880 WILLIAM MORRIS 33 IL/VA/VA NANCY 29 IL/GA/SC MONROE* this is James M 12 IL/IL/IL ROSE 10 "" SARAH* your Sarah 9 "" MEEKS 8 """ JOHN 3 "" LOUDA (f) 2 """ Wm Brown (boarder) 23 TN/TN/TN Children of WILLIAM MORRIS and NANCY HALEY are: 4. i. SARAH E.4 MORRIS, b. 1871, Saline County, Illinois. ii. ROSSA MORRIS, b. 1870, Illinois; m. W. R. STEVENS/STEPHENS, Saline County, Illinois. iii. JAMES MONROE MORRIS, b. 1868, Illinois; m. LUCINDA VESSELS, Saline County, Illinois. iv. MEEKS MORRIS, b. 1872, Illinois. v. JOHN MORRIS, b. 1877, Illinois. vi. LOUDA MORRIS, b. 1878, Illinois. Generation No. 4 4. SARAH E.4 MORRIS (WILLIAM3, JAMES2, WILLIAM1) was born 1871 in Saline County, Illinois. She married JAMES R. SEARLES December 25, 1888 in Saline County, Illinois, son of FRANCIS SEARLES and SARAH KIMBROW. He was born 1869 in Thompsonville, Franklin County, Illinois. Notes for SARAH E. MORRIS: Sarah and James Searles lived in Cape County, Illinois or Missouri. They moved to Butler County, Missouri. when Nellie was small. Sarah had 5 spouses. 1. James Searles Divorced 2. Jess Ward Death Butler County, Missouri 3. George Belcher Divorced 4. Bill Allen Divorced 5. Abe Nobles Divorced Marriage Notes for SARAH MORRIS and JAMES SEARLES: James and Sarah were married at her father's home. Child of SARAH MORRIS and JAMES SEARLES is: i. NELLIE MAE5 SEARLES, b. November 21, 1889, Stone Fort, Saline County, Illinois; d. March 06, 1954, Butler County, Missouri; m. ORPHUS ALVA HOVER, December 25, 1910, Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri; b. July 08, 1885, Near Gallatin, Daviess County, Missouri; d. December 13, 1968, Harviell, Butler County, Missouri. --- HELTSLEY@aol.com wrote: > Hi Carla, > Well this one is "close and almost" as they say. > I don't know how many unrelated Morris families > there were in Saline > County, but I have one. There's no Sarah, that I > know of. My maternal > grandfather, Thomas D. Morris, was in Eldorado in > 1858. His father, John F., > was born in Lincoln County,Tenn. in 1829. His > father came from N.C. by way > of Lincoln County, Tenn. But I guess that fits a > lot of pioneers in those > days. > John's older sister, Mary Morris b 1828. > It gets confusing. Have question let me know. > > Ernie Heltsley/Tucson/ex-Eldoradoan/native Ky. > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/

Wesley Cementery, located at Wesley United Methodist Church, is an old one with very valuable information. It is about five or six miles outside of Eldorado. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Sparrow2pb@aol.com> To: <ILSALINE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2001 2:00 AM Subject: Re: [ILSALINE-L] COONS, Isaac/RICE, Mary E. (SEARCHING) > Hi Sharlene, > > Yes, Saline Co. does have a genealogy Society. It is in the town of > Harrisburg. When I was there it was across the street from the City Hall. > You will fine the people there very helpful. The cemeteries that I am listing > is take from the cemetery books that I bought from the Saline Genealogy > Society. > > Wolf Creek Cemetery, Eldorado, IL. (This one is a very large one) > Johnson, Stricklin, Carrier, Stephen Pankey, Cottage Grove, Rice, Brooks, > Ebenezer, Hause, Hazelwook, Pemberton, Rileyville, Thomas, Ingram Hill, > Butler, Duncan, Evans, Macedonia, Palestine, Walnut Grove, Barton, Lusk > Murry, Blockhouse, Coffee, Jones, Lambert, Lockwook, Roark, Wallace, Bethel > Creek, Bramlet, Puckett, Simpson, Gaines, Garris, Joyner, Little Saline, > Reid's Chapel, Relocated, Smith, Gill, Hall, Hall Town, Harris, Jones (2), > McFarland, Simmons, Tate Chapel, Watson and there is one listed, but name is > unknown. > > Happy Hunting, > Patty > > >

Hi Sharlene, Yes, Saline Co. does have a genealogy Society. It is in the town of Harrisburg. When I was there it was across the street from the City Hall. You will fine the people there very helpful. The cemeteries that I am listing is take from the cemetery books that I bought from the Saline Genealogy Society. Wolf Creek Cemetery, Eldorado, IL. (This one is a very large one) Johnson, Stricklin, Carrier, Stephen Pankey, Cottage Grove, Rice, Brooks, Ebenezer, Hause, Hazelwook, Pemberton, Rileyville, Thomas, Ingram Hill, Butler, Duncan, Evans, Macedonia, Palestine, Walnut Grove, Barton, Lusk Murry, Blockhouse, Coffee, Jones, Lambert, Lockwook, Roark, Wallace, Bethel Creek, Bramlet, Puckett, Simpson, Gaines, Garris, Joyner, Little Saline, Reid's Chapel, Relocated, Smith, Gill, Hall, Hall Town, Harris, Jones (2), McFarland, Simmons, Tate Chapel, Watson and there is one listed, but name is unknown. Happy Hunting, Patty

Thanks, Jane. I plan on being there first thing in the morning. Sharlene ----- Original Message ----- From: Jane E Pickford <janepick@shawneelink.net> To: <ILSALINE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [ILSALINE-L] COONS, Isaac/RICE, Mary E. (SEARCHING) > The Saline County Genealogy library is located in the Harrisbury city hall. > It is located on the ground floor, East entrance. The library does not > have a phone, but you can call the city clerk for directions if needed. > -----Original Message----- > From: PMitch2907@aol.com <PMitch2907@aol.com> > To: ILSALINE-L@rootsweb.com <ILSALINE-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 5:10 PM > Subject: Re: [ILSALINE-L] COONS, Isaac/RICE, Mary E. (SEARCHING) > > > There is a great genealogy library. It is open mornings mon-fri. It is > located in the (I believe) city hall . > > Patricia Mitchell > Joliet, IL > Researching: HUTSON/PYLE/EDWARDS/NUNN/PICKERING/SISK/MILLER/MITCHELL and > others too numerous to mention > > >

Hi Ginger, I checked out the site. Thanks for the direction. My problem is I can't find Mary Elizabeth RICE anywhere before the 1880 census. Maybe she was adopted and took her adoptive parents names. She was married to Isaac COONS, from whom I am directly descended. Thanks again, Sharlene Coontz Meyer ----- Original Message ----- From: GingerH <gingerh@shawneelink.com> To: <ILSALINE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 9:10 PM Subject: Re: [ILSALINE-L] COONS, Isaac/RICE, Mary E. (SEARCHING) > Hi, > Check this out. You might contact the person who added > this if you haven't already. You may have to cut and paste > to get the whole URL > > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=kaziah&id=I155 > > Good luck > Ginger > gingerh@shawneelink.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Sharlene Meyer" <sharmeye@usmo.com> > To: <ILSALINE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 4:52 PM > Subject: [ILSALINE-L] COONS, Isaac/RICE, Mary E. (SEARCHING) > > > > Hi Everyone > > I posted a similar request a couple weeks ago and didn't receive any > replies, so I'm trying again. > > I am planning a trip on Thursday to Saline County in search of information > pertaining to the COONS- > > RICE families. > > Isaac COONS and Mary E. RICE were married in 1872 in Saline County. > I am seeking all information > > available on this couple. Plus, of course, tons of other COONS family > ancestors. The COONS family has > > proven to be somewhat elusive. > > Also searching for Martin COONS, Jr. - Saline County abt. 1850 > > My questions are: > > Where would you all start besides the Courthouse? > > Is there a library with a genealogy section? > > Do they have a Historical Society? > > Where are the cemeteries located in Saline County? > > Any information anyone can give me will be put to good use on Thursday. > > > > Thank you all so much, > > Sharlene Coontz Meyer > > > >

Do you happen to know who her parents were? I have a rather extensive bunch of info on Rices and have 2 Mary E's but neither of them married a Coons. Donna ----- Original Message ----- From: Sharlene Meyer <sharmeye@usmo.com> To: <ILSALINE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 4:52 PM Subject: [ILSALINE-L] COONS, Isaac/RICE, Mary E. (SEARCHING) > Hi Everyone > I posted a similar request a couple weeks ago and didn't receive any replies, so I'm trying again. > I am planning a trip on Thursday to Saline County in search of information pertaining to the COONS- > RICE families. > Isaac COONS and Mary E. RICE were married in 1872 in Saline County. I am seeking all information > available on this couple. Plus, of course, tons of other COONS family ancestors. The COONS family has > proven to be somewhat elusive. > Also searching for Martin COONS, Jr. - Saline County abt. 1850 > My questions are: > Where would you all start besides the Courthouse? > Is there a library with a genealogy section? > Do they have a Historical Society? > Where are the cemeteries located in Saline County? > Any information anyone can give me will be put to good use on Thursday. > > Thank you all so much, > Sharlene Coontz Meyer >

Hi Donna, This is the information I have. Mary E. RICE is on the 1880 census for Johnson County, Goreville township married to Isic Countz. Her age is listed as 25, her oldest son, Martin (James Martin) was eight. Isic was 40. The census recorder had a time with the numbers "2" and "3", but comparing them to other numbers on the page, it is definitely a 25. The cemetery that she is buried in is Friendship Cemetery, near Goreville, Johnson County. The death certificate indicates she was born in Union County. There is no marker for her. There's a field stone near the marker of her son and it is probably hers but no way to prove it. DOD November 29, 1880, age given 35. Duration of illness was six months, so she was sick when the census was taken. The 1880 census was taken on June 24. Age 35 would make her closer to Isaac's age, but we know women married early in those days so she could have been 25. Or, she may have been 35 at the time of death, married at 27 and Isaac was her second husband. The Union County Courthouse, the Johnson County Courthouse and census reports have been researched by one of my cousins, but no luck. I cannot find her on any census earlier than the 1880 census. Maybe she was an orphan and took the name of her adoptive parents. Sure is a brick wall. Thanks for any help or direction. Sharlene Coontz Meyer ----- Original Message ----- From: Donna Barnes <donnab@prodigy.net> To: <ILSALINE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2001 3:00 PM Subject: Re: [ILSALINE-L] COONS, Isaac/RICE, Mary E. (SEARCHING) > Do you happen to know who her parents were? I have a rather extensive bunch > of info on Rices and have 2 Mary E's but neither of them married a Coons. > > Donna > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Sharlene Meyer <sharmeye@usmo.com> > To: <ILSALINE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 4:52 PM > Subject: [ILSALINE-L] COONS, Isaac/RICE, Mary E. (SEARCHING) > > > > Hi Everyone > > I posted a similar request a couple weeks ago and didn't receive any > replies, so I'm trying again. > > I am planning a trip on Thursday to Saline County in search of information > pertaining to the COONS- > > RICE families. > > Isaac COONS and Mary E. RICE were married in 1872 in Saline County. > I am seeking all information > > available on this couple. Plus, of course, tons of other COONS family > ancestors. The COONS family has > > proven to be somewhat elusive. > > Also searching for Martin COONS, Jr. - Saline County abt. 1850 > > My questions are: > > Where would you all start besides the Courthouse? > > Is there a library with a genealogy section? > > Do they have a Historical Society? > > Where are the cemeteries located in Saline County? > > Any information anyone can give me will be put to good use on Thursday. > > > > Thank you all so much, > > Sharlene Coontz Meyer > > > >

> > Thanks, Listers, for all the great information, directions and offers of = > help. > My entire family is from Southern Illinois, but I haven't been to = > Harrisburg in > a long time. It will be fun to get back. > > Sharlene Coontz Meyer

Hi, Check this out. You might contact the person who added this if you haven't already. You may have to cut and paste to get the whole URL http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=kaziah&id=I155 Good luck Ginger gingerh@shawneelink.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sharlene Meyer" <sharmeye@usmo.com> To: <ILSALINE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 4:52 PM Subject: [ILSALINE-L] COONS, Isaac/RICE, Mary E. (SEARCHING) > Hi Everyone > I posted a similar request a couple weeks ago and didn't receive any replies, so I'm trying again. > I am planning a trip on Thursday to Saline County in search of information pertaining to the COONS- > RICE families. > Isaac COONS and Mary E. RICE were married in 1872 in Saline County. I am seeking all information > available on this couple. Plus, of course, tons of other COONS family ancestors. The COONS family has > proven to be somewhat elusive. > Also searching for Martin COONS, Jr. - Saline County abt. 1850 > My questions are: > Where would you all start besides the Courthouse? > Is there a library with a genealogy section? > Do they have a Historical Society? > Where are the cemeteries located in Saline County? > Any information anyone can give me will be put to good use on Thursday. > > Thank you all so much, > Sharlene Coontz Meyer >

The society has directions to all of the cemetaries in Saline county. Also there are books with listings for many of the cemetaries. The city hall is across the street and down one block. -----Original Message----- From: William Johnson <padrewc@home.com> To: ILSALINE-L@rootsweb.com <ILSALINE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 7:58 PM Subject: Re: [ILSALINE-L] COONS, Isaac/RICE, Mary E. (SEARCHING) Sharlene: I understand there is a Historical Society across the street from the Court House. That should be a good place to start. There are many cemeteries in Saline County and I imagine they could locate them for you. In the County Clerk's Office, ask for Stephanie as she is really a great help. Good luck. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sharlene Meyer" <sharmeye@usmo.com> To: <ILSALINE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 4:52 PM Subject: [ILSALINE-L] COONS, Isaac/RICE, Mary E. (SEARCHING) > Hi Everyone > I posted a similar request a couple weeks ago and didn't receive any replies, so I'm trying again. > I am planning a trip on Thursday to Saline County in search of information pertaining to the COONS- > RICE families. > Isaac COONS and Mary E. RICE were married in 1872 in Saline County. I am seeking all information > available on this couple. Plus, of course, tons of other COONS family ancestors. The COONS family has > proven to be somewhat elusive. > Also searching for Martin COONS, Jr. - Saline County abt. 1850 > My questions are: > Where would you all start besides the Courthouse? > Is there a library with a genealogy section? > Do they have a Historical Society? > Where are the cemeteries located in Saline County? > Any information anyone can give me will be put to good use on Thursday. > > Thank you all so much, > Sharlene Coontz Meyer >