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/2506.1 Message Board Post: Ed: You might want to send for some of these documents, could be your answer is in there?? Obits 1861-1896 McConnell, A. B. Oct. 11, 1867 33 McConnell, Mrs. A.B. 5-2-1878 McConnell, Franklin 2-7-1884 3 Son of John D. & Emma McConnell McConnell, E.F. 3-14-1893 77 McConnell, James 1-10-1867 McConnell, Jessie 9-13-1893 Dau.of S.M.McConnell McConnell, Lillie 6-1-1894 15 McConnell, Mary Lavinia 12-22-1875 5 Dau.of James S & L. Lavinia McConnell Birth records 1860-1878 McConnell, (female) F 8-20-1878 Woodside twp. father, Edward C. McConnell, of Sangamon Co.,IL mother, Luela T Petterson, of KY Declaratins of Intent for Naturalization: McConnell, Arthur Vol. 1 pg 13 Nov.5,1860 Ireland 22 McConnell, Edward Vol. 1 pg 22 Nov. 2, 1864 Ireland 22 Edward came to US under age 18 Index to record of letters/wills 1850-1901 McConnell, Edward F. Vol. IX pg 171-175 McConnell, James Vol. V pg 160-166 looks like these are pretty big wills, maybe lots of info. Physicians certif. of death McConnel, Frank cert.#444 2-7-1884 Sangamon Co. Estate record index McConnell, Edward F #4456 McConnell, James #1915 McConnell, Mary P. #2753 Good luck