Hi all, I am looking for any infomation about Malinda SCOTT who married William WOODS 1 Jul 1830. I believe she may have died before 1850 in SCC. Except for the children, I have nothing about her. Debbie V.

List, This message is not meant to start a political debate of any nature. It is posted to inform you that HR 10 proposes limiting access to birth certificates. Ancestry Daily News for Oct 7 http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library/article.aspx?article=9105&o_iid=831&o_lid=831&o_it=831#announce (be sure to copy and paste the full URL) publicizes this issue and provides links to the Federation of Genealogical Society response letter, congressional representative contact info, and HR 10 itself (do an Edit>Find>Birth to get to chapter 2). If you feel strongly about this issue, you are encouraged to write your congressman Diane

Hi List, St. Louis Public Library would like to invite you to a free genealogy class. The class is "Their Old Kentucky Home: Researching Your Kentucky (and Tennessee) Ancestors". We will look at census, land, military, and vital records among other items helpful in finding those somewhat elusive folks, many of whom later came to Missouri. The class will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10AM to Noon, at St. Louis Public Library, Meeting Rm. 1. The library is located at 1301 Olive Street in downtown. Parking is free, and the class is free. However, registration is strongly suggested. Please call (314)539-0385 or email me at mailto:ksmith@slpl.lib.mo.us for registration or further information. Hope to see you there! Sincerely, Kathleen J. Smith Librarian, History & Genealogy St. Louis Public Library

I am looking for someone who died while living in Belleville, Ill. St. Clair Co. His name was William Roosevelt Watson. He was born as Clarence William Watson on July 28, 1917 in New Haven Township, Gallatin County, Ill. He had his name legally change to William Roosevelt Watson on March 17, 1942. The change was signed for by his aunt, Esther Lewis. Esther was a sister to Dessie Alma Drake-Watson...who married John Willis Watson. Bill married a Jenny Hemme and they lived in Belleville, Ill. Bill use to drive a diesel for a living. Approximately in 1981 or close to that date, he was driving somewhere around Belleville, when a tire blew on the truck and he crossed the median and ended up hitting a car head on. The car had a family in it, and the collision caused a fiery explosion, killing all involved. I would like to find where Bill is buried. He is most likely buried in a Catholic cemetery, but I don't know exactly where. I do know he is supposedly buried in Belleville, Ill. St. Clair Co. I am trying to find a newspaper article about the crash. I know it made the newspaper(s) and probably the Belleville News Democrat or E.St. Louis Journal (?). Unfortunately no one that I know kept a copy or copies of the crash article or Bill's obituary. This may be a duplicate or triplicate because I keep getting messages that this e-mail is not being received by the subscribers to the St. Clair Co., Ill. web site. James (James Turner Harris) chinahilltop@charter.net

List - thanks to Bobbie for pointing out I forgot the word mailto ! So simple. Diane

Folks, One kind observer informed me all of the September queries recently posted have the email incorrect (the words http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilstclair/ precede each actual address. The wierd thing is the coding shows the CORRECT code-the additional words do not appear!!! It might take a while to figure out what is going on and how to correct it, but in the meantime, just delete the above wording from the Sept query before you email one of the people. (If any computer wizards out there know the answer, I'm all ears) Diane

Civil War Descendant and Honor-a-Soldier Certificates were recently issued to the following people. For more on this project visit http://www.compu-type.net/rengen/stclair/stcw.htm (Be sure to check for your soldier on the Illinois State Archives website which includes several more St. Clair county soldiers than shown on the SCCGS site - scroll down to the Database of Illinois Veterans links on this page http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases.html ) You may have to cut and paste the links Soldier Louis Schoellkopf - 149th Illinois Vols, Infantry, great grandfather of Ruth Grandcolas. Descendant certificate Soldier George A Basler - Company K,22nd Regiment, Illinois Vols, great-great-great-uncle of Stephen W. Reiss. Honor-a-Soldier certificate. Translated, typed copy of the soldier's journal dated 1862 submitted as part of the portfolio. Soldier Benjamin Friedlander - 7th Regiment, Missouri Vols., Collateral Descendant certficate to Margaret Renner Berkel, great-granddaughter of Ida Friedlander Reichert, the soldier's sister. Soldier James L. Dunlap, 117th Regiment, Company H, Illinois Vols., Infantry, great-grandfather of James G. Dunlap. Descendant certificate. Soldier William Wolter, Company A, 9th Regiment, Illinois Vols. - Collateral Descendant certificate to Ronald Kolb, great-great-grandson of Albert Wolter, the soldier's brother. Soldier John Earhardt Meinhardt, Company C, 9th Regiment, Illinois - Honor-a-Soldier certificate to Allyson Monroe Tilton. Soldier Denis Maurath, Company B, Fremont's Body Guard, Missouri - Descendant certificate to John Louis Maurath, great-grandson of Louis Maurath, the soldier's brother.

If Chris Hall is on this list please contact mmhs@egyptian.net When I tried to answer Chris Hall's May 2004 Query, it bounced. Maybe someone else working on these families has been in contact with Chris. Martha Mae Schmidt

Visitors always welcome (bring a list of family names you are working on) Meeting Date: Thursday, 7 October 2004 Start Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: St. Luke Parish Hall, North Church and East "C" Sts., Belleville, Illinois. Speakers: Mr. Thomas Pearson of the St. Clair County Genealogical Society and St. Louis City Library Subject: Revolutionary War Strategy and Records. Ms. Marsha Pearson will dress in typical everyday women's clothes of the period.

My Euler family was from the Paderborn, Hecker, Prarie du Long area. Edward Euler was born on 22, July, 1879, and died on 6, April, 1904. His father and mother were Andreas Euler and Mary Raubold. I've heard a rumor that he was struck by lightning while working in the fields. Belleville library couldn't find an obit on him. All of the Euler's are buried in St. Augustine's Catholic cemetery, and, while I did find his grave, I would appreciate some help finding an obit on him. Thanks in advance, Maria Euler-Bonetti

I would like to obtain a copy of the obituary of Lenora (or Elnora) McElroy Straub. She died in the early 50th in St. Clair County. She probably would have been in her late 20's, early 30's. Would appreciate any help. Thanks Dorothy Straub

I'm trying to locate any information on Ruth McDonald (b. 4-2-1807, TN; d. 6-6-1877, Bexar Co., TX). She apparently married Gerald Locke prior to 1828. On 8-21-1828 she married Elijah Lacey in St. Clair Co., IL. Then on Nov. 21, 1828, she gave birth to William Locke. If the date of birth for the child is correct, she was apparently widowed after late February, 1828. When the family moved to Gillespie Co., TX, at some point prior to 1855, there were a number of McDonalds that came with them. Ruth was buried in the Locke Hill Cemetery, Bexar Co., TX, although her huband Elijah was still alive at the time. Apparently they still had a close connection to the Lockes. The eldest son of Ruth and Elijah was Aciel (Asa) Phelps Lacey (b. 5-18-1830, St. Clair Co., IL). He married Rosanna England 1-19-1848 (St. Clair or Marion Co.). and they are listed on the 1850 Census for St. Clair Co. so the families were apparently in St. Clair Co. for a number of years. Any information about Ruth McDonald will be appreciated. Dorothy Landoll

LOOKING FOR INFO ON FRAZIERS....JOHN;;;;;;.LEO;;;;;;LEO BORN 1832, LEO 'S FATHER. WAS JOHN.......LEO WAS MARRIED TO MARY ISAAC..D/O JAMES ISAAC& JEMINA MC ADAMS THANKS JAN STAPLES

Hello I am new to your list and would like to get a copy of a obit of Rosa Fierce died Aug 1978 she was born 6 Nov 1888 her maiden name was Miller she was widow of William F. Fierce she had a daughter Rosa F. Fierce thanks for any help pat memphis,Tn patsulzer33@cs.com

My GG Jacob Pees was a member of the Hecker GAR and a few years ago I contacted the Sons of the Hecker GAR and they were very helpful in furnishing me information on his membership . They sent me a history and the Page with his name when he join and the page when he died . They sent some pictures also but not of my GG . On his OBIT it said that the he was a member of the Hecker GAR and the funeral will be under the authority of that organization . Two of his brother were also part of this organization from Ohio . I am sure they have the roll for all members . Sonny

Seeking information about family of John W. BALDWIN who m. Rose E., ca. 1912-13, Perry Co., IL. John is reportedly listed on the 1920 census, Perry Co., IL, with his surname listed as "BALDWYN," and on the 1930 census, St. Clair Co., IL, with his surname listed as "BALDWIN." I believe John to be s/o Thomas William "William" BOLDWYN and Mary Emily "Emma" Baldwin DOYLE who m. Feb. 17, 1880, Perry Co., IL. Sue Tilleman List Administrator of the BALDWYN and BOLDWYN Lists http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/t/i/l/Susan-E-Tilleman/GENE17-0002.html

I am researching George & Louise (Hesse) Wiesenbach. On the 1850 St Clair Co, Ridge Prairie, series: M432 Roll: 126 Page:470, dwelling/family 166, there is a Geo Wiesenbach, Louise and child (name looks like Anna), age 10 months. There is also a Catharine Peterson listed in the household, age 5 with no known relationship? I can't locate them in 1860 or 1870 census but they are in 1880 census in St Clair Co. The oldest child is a son, named Christ and no mention of an older daughter. If any one has any information on this family please respond. Thanks Ted Nichols Nicholsted@aol.com

from another list today Hi, Everyone, You are invited to a genealogy class at St. Louis Public Library. The class is "Aliens Among Us: Researching Foreign-Born Ancestors in Passenger, Naturalization, and Alien Registration Records. We will cover tips and techniques for finding immigration information from the 1600s to the 1900s. Saturday, September 18, 10AM - Noon. St. Louis Public Library, Central Branch - 1301 Olive Street, St. Louis; Meeting Room 1. The class is free, and parking is free. You do not need to be a cardholder or a city resident. Registration is strongly suggested. To register or for further information, call (314)539-0385 or email mailto:ksmith@slpl.lib.mo.us . Thank you. Hope to see you there! Sincerely, Kathleen J. Smith Librarian History & Genealogy

Jarrot Mansion Autumn Open House...Saturday, September 18, at Jarrot Mansion, Cahokia IL, Noon to 5 pm. The public has a rare opportunity to see the interior of the Jarrot Mansion, which has recently experienced an initial phase of renovation. Visitors will be pleased to see the meticulous restoration inside Illinois' oldest brick building. Among other events, there will be a presentation at 1:00 p.m. by Charles LaRobardier and George Pensoneau, who jointly compiled the newly available translation of all the extant records of Holy Family Church, from 1784, through 1930. This is an excellent record, over 38,000 entries, of St. Clair's earliest French settlers. There will be one copy on display for onsite research. The Jarrot Mansion Historic Site is located at 124 E. First Street, near Holy Family Church and adjacent to the intersection of Hwy 157 and Route 3. For further information, call Site Manager at 618-332-1782. Jean akakuek@aol.com Webmaster for: www.perrycountyillinois.net www.randolphcountyillinois.net Kueker-L@rootsweb.com

Dear List, I'm looking for Nancy Giles' e-mail address. Please send it to me if you have it. Thank you. Darlene Burzynski dburz@insightbb.com