There is an original 1876 Sangamon County History up for bids on eBay, if anyone is interested.

Hello all. The 10th Annual White Elephant/Book Sale of the Sangamon County Genealogical Society will be held on Friday, July 9 from 6 to 8 pm and on Saturday, July 10 from 9 am to 2 pm. We have an interesting variety of books and periodicals for 50 cents each as well as a raffle and our regular publications all for sale those two days. We hope to see you at 2856 South 11th Street (on the corner of Knox and 11th Streets). Sincerely, Dan Dixon

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Watkins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/xg.2ADI/42.1530.1568.1.1.2 Message Board Post: My family is from the Thomas Watkins line, Thomas Watkins married Elizabeth Starr? approximately 1771, land records show purchase in Rowan NC 1797. Their children included a Keziah, daughter that married a Adam Star? one r in record, in Surry County NC, 3/11/1802. If you think this is is the same line, I can share Watkins records that I have. Any information you might share would be appreciated. Email: [email protected] Laurie Watkins Hess

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nolan, Grimes Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xg.2ADI/2521 Message Board Post: Seeking ancestry/descendancy info on Patrick Nolan, born in Ireland, 1819/1820. Father's name: John. Wife's name: Ann(a) Grimes, born Ireland 1832. Patrick & Anna were married in Sangamon Co, 23 Aug 1855. Patrick died in Springfield, IL on 01 Oct 1922. Both Patrick & Ann(a) may have immigrated through Canada.

Not that I know of. Meigs Co. OH then Bond Co IL

Our your Williams from TN? Carter Co. area? Marianne

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/xg.2ADI/270.1 Message Board Post: Did your James Dickson have any connection to Chicago Illinois or Dayton, Ohio ?

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/xg.2ADI/2520 Message Board Post: I'm looking for the family of Henry C. Davis. He married Lucretia Sapp on 2-17-1903. I have Henry's military diary. He is the brother of my grandfather, Jacob Sanders Davis. I am looking for Henry's father's parents... James Mathew Davis is Henry's father.

Hello all. I am sending a reminder to you about the Sangamon County Genealogical Society's 10th Annual White Elephant/Book Sale this Friday and Saturday. The sale starts Friday night at 6pm and lasts until 8pm at the society office, 2856 So. 11th Street, Springfield (217)-529-0542. The sale will continue on Saturday from 9am to 2pm. We are selling paperbacks, hardbacks and periodicals at 50 cents each. Our regular publications will also be for sale at current prices and we will also be holding a raffle for a traveling genealogist kit. Everyone is invited to come sift through our treasure trove of genealogical gold. We hope to see you this weekend. Sincerely, Dan Dixon Historian - Auburn Business Association President - Gates Family Reunion President - Wimmer Cemetery Association, Inc. President & Editor - Sangamon County Genealogical Society

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/xg.2ADI/1524.1 Message Board Post: Iris, I am also researching the Williams/Porter Family History. The only real information I have are her parents names: Asa Porter - b:May 16, 1771 and Florissa Cushing-Benjamin. Wish I could give you more, but that is all I have at the present time, and you may already have that information. I do have a lot of information on the Williams Family side, and would be willing to sending anything you want information on on that side. I have information also John Williams parents and grand parents, and John's wife (Hannah Mappin) and her parents, brothers and sisters.

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/xg.2ADI/2519.1 Message Board Post: CORRECTION: the person I'm looking for is Katie (Meredith) Hatcher !!!!! Sorry !!

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/xg.2ADI/2519 Message Board Post: I'm looking for Julia (Meredith) Baker and her family. Julia was in Springfield, IL in May of 1955, and I can't find her or her family. I'm going by her mother's obit, and that is all I know. Can some one help me locate these people. Thanks for your time. Mary Beasley

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/xg.2ADI/2515.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Janet, The contents of the book are online on the Sangamon County USenWeb site. There are also biogrphy books for later years on the site. So, if you ancestor was reported in those books you can get that information too.

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/xg.2ADI/2515.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Janet, I guess I was so excited that the book existed, I didn't really explain that I have been searching for it also. I will gladly pay you for copies of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County book on the John Buck family that settled there in 1854 or his son Franklin Buck or daughter Louise Buck Sedgewick. Looking forward to hearing from you. Jane Buck

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/xg.2ADI/2515.2 Message Board Post: Might want to access: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilsangam/sangamon.htm I did a quick search and found a hotlink to a Ball/Brawner marriage with date. Cheers, JN

Have company from out of town and have been so busy, will send you my Daniel's info in a couple of days, I haven't forgotten you Coleen [email protected] wrote: > Daniel born abt 1867 & Brother Clarence abt 1877. > > ==== ILSANGAM Mailing List ==== > Search the Index to the 1904 Sangamon County History at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilsangam/histdex.htm

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/xg.2ADI/918.1 Message Board Post: Is your Rachael the daughter of Michael Keltner and Elizabeth Rogers? I don't have any additional information on Rachael but would like to confirm that the Rachael you are inquiring about is the same Rachael.

Daniel born abt 1867 & Brother Clarence abt 1877.

Marianne, Apparently you have some Scott's in Sangamon Co, I don't think the Daniel's wife was Ella but then maybe he had a second wife I don't know about, also I do have some other Scott's I haven't yet found connections-what are your dates? Coleen Scott [email protected] wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Scott > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xg.2ADI/161.1 > > Message Board Post: > > Was Your Danile's wife Ella? If so would love to have you contact me. Just found connection. > Marianne > > ==== ILSANGAM Mailing List ==== > Check out some of the Calvary Cemetery readings in Springfield. Send us your ancestors burial place. > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilsangam/cem-calvary.htm

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Scott Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xg.2ADI/161.1 Message Board Post: Was Your Danile's wife Ella? If so would love to have you contact me. Just found connection. Marianne