This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.sangamon/4557.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Karen, here is a list I found in some of my Sangamon Co. books, not exact names, but probably related as there aren't many Sweet's listed: Physician's Certif. of Death: SWEET, Acael 4-3-1879 near Sherman, IL; cert.#1899 " , Leonard Ridnour 4-4-1890 501 N 6th St.,Spfld.#4189 " , Oliva 7-17-1882 Loami,IL; cert #1330 " , Wm. 12-14-1881 812 E Reynolds St.,Spfld.,#1365 Inex to Record of Letters/Wills 1850-1901 SWEET, Cornelius Vol. X pg 551 Estate Record Index SWEET, Asel cert. # 2854 " , Cornelius # 5269 " , Sarah # 5738 Obits 1861 = 1896 SWEET, Andrew 12-12-1877 " , Asel, Sr. 4-3-1879 86 Son of C.Sweet " , Leonard 4-4-1890 4y Son of B.F & M.J. Sweet " , Morris 7-22-1892 79 " , Leonard 6-8-1889 64 Died Chicago, IL You might try writing to the library for obits: Lincoln Library %Sangamon Valley Collection (think that's what it is) 326 S 7th St. Springfield, IL 62701 Phone: (217) 753-4900 For the others try: IRAD - Brookins Library LIB 144 P O Box 19243 Springfield, IL 62794 Phone: (217) 206-6520 Both alot cheaper than going through county or state. Good luck