Posted on: Sangamon County, Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/Sangamon/1830 Surname: HINMAN, SWEET ------------------------- I am trying to locate a Margaret J. SWEET who was born 20 March 1850 in Chatham, Sangamon, Illinois, who married about 1864 to John L. BOWEN, JR. who was born about November 1848 at Zanesville, Muskingum, OH. Margaret J. SWEET was one of possible 8 children to Joseph Henry SWEET and Lola J. HINMAN. Lola was born about 1826 in Chatham, Sangamon, IL and Joseph Henry was born 25 Mar 1824 in Otsego Co., New York. Margaret J. SWEET is my Great Grand Mother. She had 5 brothers and 2 sisters, and all were born in Chatham, Sangamon, IL. Brothers were Albert J. (6 Jul 1848), George H. (22 Dec. 1860), Charles G. (21 Dec. 1863), John B. (12 Oct 1865) and William M. (23 May 1868). Sisters were Lowdica A. (2 Mar 1852) and Ira M. (27 Sep 1857). I have only dates and wish to verify all the above with Obituaries, Wills, Probate Court records (Estates) for all the above. I live in Berea, KY and can drive up to Sangamon,IL. if someone can tell me if there is some records for me to view or copy. Any help would be appreciated. I can be reached at jrbowen@mis.net.