Seek information on three persons with Schuyler County connections. America RICHMOND died 14 June 1858 in or near Rushville. She was the wife of Dr. John P. Richmond. Dr. Richmond represented Schuyler County for several terms in the IL State Senate and Assembly during the period 1848 to 1852 and 1854 to 1862. I would like to know if there is any record of where she was buried and if (and when) her obituary was printed in any local newspapers. The other two persons of interest are her daughters from a previous marriage, Martha A. TALLEY (born c1832) and Harriett TALLEY (born c1834). They were both listed in Dr. Richmond's household in the 1850 census for Rushville, and Harriet only was listed in his household in the 1860 census. In the 1850 census Martha is listed as being "Idiotic." I have no idea what became of either girl. It is possible one or both died in Schuyler County and are buried next to their mother. Or, it is possible one of both married in Schuyler County. I would like to know if there is any Schuyler County marriage, death, burial, or obituary record for either girl. All three of these persons accompanied Dr. Richmond to the Oregon Country in 1839, where Dr. Richmond was a Methodist missionary at the Nisqually Mission, near present day Olympia, WA. They returned to Illinois in 1843. Any information or suggestions will be most appreciated. Sincerely, Dave Axe Chairman, Historical Research Committee for the Preservation of the Nisqually Mission Historical Site ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]