My great-grandfather Dr John Newton PHIFER sold his practice in Shumway and moved to Chicago. Just a few months later he moved to Stewardson where he began a new practice and was a founding member of the Bank in Stewardson. In 1915 they did retire to Chicago where their 5 children lived. They were members of the Methodist church. The minister, Rev, went all the way to Chicago to officiate at the funeral of Sarah in 1921. I have the pages from the history of Stewardson. However, I am interested in any information that fills out this period of their lives.

We've added a photograph of Joseph William Travis who lived in Shelby Co., IL .... to our Illinois Old Photos section at http://www.familyoldphotos.com/il To view the photo: http://www.familyoldphotos.com/pa5/2j/joseph_william_travis.htm Stop by and see us when you have a chance. Teri

Bill, Any relation to William WOMACK who married Sarah SHIVERS and had a daughter Alice Burnetta WOMACK b. abt 1865 ?IL d. 31 Dec 1890 married 7 Oct 1886 Fayette Co, IL George CARTER b. 1865 IL d. 1 March 1889 Fayette Co, IL buried Whitten/Old Hurricane Cemetery. I believe Sarah SHIVERS may have been related somehow to Sampson M. SHIVERS who married 11 Nov 1863 Christian Co, IL Frances CHESHIRE. Frances (CHESHIRE) was a sister of my great-grandmother Rachel Lee (CHESHIRE) HIMES. http://www.tribalpages.com/tribes/Bcookiegma Beverly in TX ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Brown" <newsguybb@sbcglobal.net> To: <ILSHELBY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 3:57 PM Subject: [ILSHELBY] WOMACK in Shelby County I'm seeking people named WOMACK who were in Shelby and neighboring counties 1820-1900. My proved GG grandfather, Alexander WOMACK (may have been Alexander William or William Alexander) On the 1870 census of Drew Co, Ark, he's listed as 33 years old, born in Illinois about 1837, married to Mary, age 17, born in Ark. Listed is one daughter, Willie, age 1. They later had a 2nd daughter, Manie Leona. Bill Brown Richardson, Texas

Hi, I'm seeking people named WOMACK who were in Shelby and neighboring counties 1820-1900. My proved GG grandfather, Alexander WOMACK (may have been Alexander William or William Alexander) On the 1870 census of Drew Co, Ark, he's listed as 33 years old, born in Illinois about 1837, married to Mary, age 17, born in Ark. Listed is one daughter, Willie, age 1. They later had a 2nd daughter, Manie Leona. Many thanks for any help. Bill Brown Richardson, Texas

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/Vh.2ADE/858.1.1.1 Message Board Post: In the cemetery book that I have, I count at least 20 individuals with the surname of 'Tolly' buried in the Tolly Cemetery. For James Tolly: d. Nov. 7, 1889 aged 88 yr. 5 mo. Winny Tolly, wife of James Tolly d. June3, 1871 aged 65 yr. 3 mo. 27 da. This book also says that the first church in Flat Branch Township was built on Jmaes Tolly's land on section 12 near where he first settled when he came to that township in 1833. The chuch was the Union Presdestinarian Baptist Church.

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/Vh.2ADE/873 Message Board Post: Need death record for Elizabeth (Primmer) Fought died 1900-1910 in Shelby Co. IL

My grandmother's father, John Louis Engel, exemplified all the best qualities as a son, husband, father, brother and community leader. He was a builder, taught by his uncle, in Shumway. A few years later he bought the lumber yard and hardware store owned by another uncle. He then opened lumber yards in Beecher City and Stewardson, which were operated by his brother. He had a millinery department in Shumway that was operated by my grandmother, Lillie, his eldest daughter. I understand the lumberyard in Stewardson is mentioned in the local history publication. I would love to have a copy of that. Is there a picture of the store before 1918 when he died? Is there any other local data and history? John ENGEL married my great-grandmother in November 1885. I am trying to make a CD for his descendants. Any help you give with be part of my honor of him. Thank you all Lynn Phifer

Carol, Any relation to Isaac S. TOLLEY b. abt 1841 d. 1911 married 20 Sept 1866 Shelby Co, IL Mary Elizabeth MOSE. Mary Elizabeth MOSE's father George MOSE was a brother of my paternal 2nd great-grandmother Sarah Lavina (MOSE) HIMES of Shelby Co, Illinois. http://www.tribalpages.com/tribes/Bcookiegma Beverly (HIMES) BARGER in TX ----- Original Message ----- From: <carol525@bellsouth.net> To: <ILSHELBY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 5:25 PM Subject: [ILSHELBY] Re: Need Help with Tolly Cemetery Records

Lynn, I don't find a Rachel FAUGHT in my files, but have these- Allie Kathleen FAUGHT b. abt ?1889 married 30 Oct 1909 Shelby Co, IL Calvin KIRKPATRICK. Calvin KIRKPATRICK was a son of David Calvin KIRKPATRICK & Sarah Lavina (HIMES). Sarah Lavina (HIMES) was a sister of my paternal great-grandfather William Henry HIMES of Shelby Co, IL. Pearl FAUGHT b. abt 1883 married 25 January 1911 Shelby Co, IL. William John KIRKPATRICK. William John KIRKPATRICK was also a son of David Calvin KIRKPATRICK & Sarah Lavina (HIMES). I have thought that Allie & Pearl FAUGHT were probably sisters. I hope these help somehow. http://www.tribalpages.com/tribes/Bcookiegma Beverly (HIMES) BARGER in Texas ----- Original Message ----- From: <SHUFFLYNN@aol.com> To: <ILSHELBY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 11:20 AM Subject: Re: [ILSHELBY] There were FAUGHT in Shelby Co, IL could that be another spell... > Beverly, we have communicated before but not about FAUGHT ancestors. I have > RACHEL FAUGHT b. 5 Mar 1842, married 21 Nov 1865 to Nelson B. Neil, and d. > 17 Sep 1866. Died at or soon after childbirth, the child buried with or near > her. This would have been my grandmother's stepmother. Would like to know > her ancestry. > > LYNN in AZ > > > ==== ILSHELBY Mailing List ==== > Do not send Virus messages to the list. > "Problems with the Shelby Co IL Mail List email Tim Casey." > timcasey01@earthlink.net > >

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/Vh.2ADE/858.1.1 Message Board Post: What information can you give me about the Tollys who are buried in the Tolly Cemetery? I have pictures of it but no names, dates, etc. I think my great-great-grandfather was the James Tolly who started the cemetery.

Beverly, we have communicated before but not about FAUGHT ancestors. I have RACHEL FAUGHT b. 5 Mar 1842, married 21 Nov 1865 to Nelson B. Neil, and d. 17 Sep 1866. Died at or soon after childbirth, the child buried with or near her. This would have been my grandmother's stepmother. Would like to know her ancestry. LYNN in AZ

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fritz, Hoover Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vh.2ADE/868.1.1 Message Board Post: Do you still leave near there? I am looking for any information you may know. Who owns it? Who owned it initially? Why is it named the Craig cemetery? Everything I can find out. I have some ancestors buried there. I was just there last month and took some pictures. I was unable to get to the Shelby Genealogical Society though. I wanted to get a copy of a list of everyone buried there and the history of the place. Thanks for your response.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vh.2ADE/868.1 Message Board Post: Hi! What type of info are you looking for on Craig Cemetery? I lived about 1/4 mile from here when I was a teen. Tony

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/Vh.2ADE/872 Message Board Post: Does anyone have any information about the Staffs and the Longs that are buried in Staff cemetery?

I didn't see your name on your message, There were FAUGHT related to KIRKPATRICK in Shelby Co, IL. Could they be your FOUGHT? Beverly ----- Original Message ----- From: <dagammon1@aol.com> To: <ILSHELBY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 1:46 AM Subject: [ILSHELBY] Cemetery lookup > 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/Vh.2ADE/871 > > Message Board Post: > > I need cemetery record for Jonas and wife Elizabeth Fought. Supposedly they are buried in Shelbyville. Jonas b. 1821 d. 1886. Elizabeth b. 1825 d.unknown > > > ==== ILSHELBY Mailing List ==== > Do not send Virus messages to the list. > "Problems with the Shelby Co IL Mail List email Tim Casey." > timcasey01@earthlink.net > >

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/Vh.2ADE/871 Message Board Post: I need cemetery record for Jonas and wife Elizabeth Fought. Supposedly they are buried in Shelbyville. Jonas b. 1821 d. 1886. Elizabeth b. 1825 d.unknown

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/Vh.2ADE/870 Message Board Post: Seeking info. on Jonas Fought b. abt. 1821 and Elizabeth Primmer b. abt. 1825. Would love to hear from descendents.

My aunt, Nellie (Houser) Creek Long married Luther Long after her first husband died. I believe I have Luther's obituary. Will get it to you in a day or two. Judy Rosella Edwards --- dlong@ktc.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to > this mailing list. > > Surnames: long > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Vh.2ADE/869 > > Message Board Post: > > born in Herrick, IL approx 1909 - 1912 - am trying > to find information about the Long family. Eugene's > middle name was Staff > > > ==== ILSHELBY Mailing List ==== > Do not send Virus messages to the list. > "Problems with the Shelby Co IL Mail List email Tim > Casey." > timcasey01@earthlink.net > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: long Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Vh.2ADE/869 Message Board Post: born in Herrick, IL approx 1909 - 1912 - am trying to find information about the Long family. Eugene's middle name was Staff

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fritz, Hoover Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vh.2ADE/868 Message Board Post: Does anyone know anything about the Craig Cemetery in Ridge Township? I am looking for any information.