Karen, Recording of Marriages in Tazewell County was required from the time the county was formed in 1827. Therefore, marriage records during the 1850-1860's are considered "relatively" complete. So, the fact you didn't find them at IRAD is a strong indicator that they probably married outside of Tazewell County. I also checked our own marriage index and did not find an entry for John & Amelia there either. Hope this helps, Mike Dickson Webmaster Tazewell County Genealogical & Historical Society http://www.rootsweb.com/~iltcghs/ KPhill2906@aol.com wrote: > Hi! I am new to this list and wonder if anyone can help me. > > I looked George H. Pike age 33 on the 1850 Tazewell Co. Census (no twp > listed) with his wife Polly, 30, James 13, Amelia Ann, 9, George W. 6, Thomas > 5, Mary Jane 4, and Wm. F. 1. All born in Illinois. > > Amelia married John Maxwell Carttar/Carter abt. 1860, but I don't know where. > He was born in 1816, so he was quite a bit older. Would anyone have access > to locate a marriage record? I looked at IRAD and couldn't find anything. > > Her brother, George W., married John Carttar's daughter, Emma D. in 1863 in > Doniphan Co., KS. > > John and Amelia were in Sedgwick Co., KS in 1870. > > Any help on this family would be greatly appreciated! Hope to hear from > someone. > > Karen > > ==== ILTAZEWE Mailing List ==== > List problems? First, read the Welcome Message that you received > when you subscribed. Feel free to contact the list administrator, Cheryl Rothwell, LoganCty@mindspring.com.