Surnames in this message: BAKER, HILL, WHITE, BARKHOUSEN, MISENHEIMER, WORKS, OSBEN, NEWTON. The information below is submitted for the benefit of anyone interested. These are not my people and I have no further data on them. According to census data, info at the WorldConnect Project and the IL Statewide Marriage Index, David Baker of Pulaski and Pope Cos IL had at least three wives: 1) Permelia or Amelia Hill, m in Union Co IL 25 Aug 1859; 2) Mrs. Mary (White) Barkhousen, m in Pulaski Co IL 6 Aug 1873; and 3) Anna Misenheimer, m 31 Dec 1880 Pulaski Co. =============================== 1870 CENSUS, PULASKI CO IL, Wetauga Caledonia P.O.; p. 14, 11Aug1870, T14, R1E DAVID BAKER 30 NC Amelia 30 IL Julia 10 IL Mary 8 IL Hugh 5 IL (Next entry is Simon Barkhousen. On same page as Simon is William Barkhousen 23 IL with Mary 26 IL and Emma 1. ======================================= 1880 CENSUS, PULASKI CO IL, Wetauga, Page 162C From online LDS transcription. (Spellings unchanged.) DAVIED BAKER 40 NC NC NC farmer Mary E., wife 31 IL KY AR Huey, son 11 IL NC NC Emma BARKHOUSER, dtr, 12 IL IL IL Harry BAKER, son 9 IL NC IL Delia BAKER, dtr 9 months IL NC IL John WORKS, nephew, 11 IL -- NC Hiram OSBEN, other, 32 IL -- --, laborer ============================== 1900 CENSUS, POPE CO IL, Alexander Pct DAVID BAKER, b Feb 1840, married 19 years, NC Annie, wife, b Jun 1848, 4 ch, 1 living, IL Harvey, son, b Nov 1870, 29, widower Mary, gdtr, b Oct 1894, IL IL IL Pearlie, gdtr, b Mar 1888 IL ============================== A submission to Rootsweb's WorldConnect Project shows David McHenry Baker, born 24 Jan 1840 NC, d 11 Jul 1908, m/1 Amelia Hill. Children: Julliett Baker, Huey Crockett Baker, and Harvey Levi Baker b 13 Nov 1870. Gives additional data on Harvey's family. ========================== IL Statewide Marriage Index shows Juliette Baker m James K. Newton 11 Oct 1893 Pope Co IL. 1900 Pope Co census shows Juliette, wife of James K. Newton, as born in Feb 1866 in IL, father b IL and mother b NC. [David's dtr "Julia", if 10 in 1870, should have been 40 in 1900.] Coincidentally, Newton's wife prior to Juliette Baker was also named Juliette. Juliette (Baker) Newton had a son Carl D. Newton, b Jul 1897. 1920 Pope Co census shows James K. with sons Donald (prob Carl D.), age 22, and son Ora? 20. ========================== Illinois death records show Harvey Levi Baker died in Pope Co IL on 13 May 1934. ========================== http://www.iltrails.org/union/guardianships_A.htm Allie Baker mentioned in guardianship papers of Hughie Baker in 1909, when apparently Hughie's guardian's final accounting was made in Union Co IL. ============================ Database of Illinois Civil War Veterans http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/GenealogyMWeb/CivilWarSearchServlet Shows the name David Baker from Dongola as private in Co I, 109th IL Inf; and a David Baker from Union County as a recruit in both Co K and Co F of the 11th IL Inf. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Crawford" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 3:15 PM Subject: [ILUNION] A tragedy > This is being posted to the three web sites that these families lived in, > in hopes of an understanding to a possible tragedy. > > Hugh BAKER who's parents are assumed to be Davied (spelled as per the > census) BAKER and Mary Louisa BARKHOUSEN. > > Mary C. CRAWFORD mispelled CROFFORD on the marriage license. License dated > 3/15/1887 in Pulaski Co. Her parents are William CRAWFORD and Sarah > (BARNHART) LENTZ CRAWFORD. > > They had three daughters: > > Pearl E. BAKER Bn: 3/15/1888 Pope Co. > > Lela Alta (Allie) BAKER Bn: 8/29/1890 Pope Co. > > Hughie Belle BAKER Bn: 8/22/1892 Pulaski Co. > > By the 1900 census the three daughters were living with the two > grandmothers. Also have court records indicating that both parents are > deceased. What could have happened to wipe out the parents between 1892 > and 1900- an accident, murders, murder/suicide? > > Living in Arizona I have had a hard time researching this. If anyone can > help it would be greatly appreciated. > > TIA > > Talk at me later, > > Bob C. > Tucson AZ > > CRAWFORD(CROFFORD), LENTZ(LENCE), BARNHART(BARNHARDT), BAKER, HILL, > HOLSHOUSER, DAVIS >

Searching for death record or burial site for Lucy Ann Gardner which would have occurred 1868/70 Union County. Any other information also regarding Lucy Ann would be appreciated. Jeanetta Gardner

This is being posted to the three web sites that these families lived in, in hopes of an understanding to a possible tragedy. Hugh BAKER who's parents are assumed to be Davied (spelled as per the census) BAKER and Mary Louisa BARKHOUSEN. Mary C. CRAWFORD mispelled CROFFORD on the marriage license. License dated 3/15/1887 in Pulaski Co. Her parents are William CRAWFORD and Sarah (BARNHART) (LENTZ) CRAWFORD. They had three daughters: Pearl E. BAKER Bn: 3/15/1888 Pope Co. Lela Alta (Allie) BAKER Bn: 8/29/1890 Pope Co. Hughie Belle BAKER Bn: 8/22/1892 Pulaski Co. By the 1900 census the three daughters were living with the two grandmothers. Also have court records indicating that both parents are deceased. What could have happened to wipe out the parents between 1892 and 1900- an accident, murders, murder/suicide? Living in Arizona I have had a hard time researching this. If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated. TIA Talk at me later, Bob C. Tucson AZ CRAWFORD(CROFFORD), LENTZ(LENCE), BARNHART(BARNHARDT), BAKER, HILL, HOLSHOUSER, DAVIS

At 09:01 AM 3/23/2004 -0700, you wrote: >With reference to Anna State Hospital. Try calling them at (618)-833-5161. >They were very helpful when I visited them with questions about a former >inmate a few years ago. > >Hope this helps you. > >Roy

Does anyone know if employee records exist for the Anna State Hospital and, if so, how they can be accessed? I realize this is a long shot, but the time period I would be looking for is 1910 +/- 5 yrs. Thanks, Craig Moseley

Obituary Olney, Illinois Charles L. Hill, 84 Charles L. Hill, 84, of Olney, died at 8:17 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2004 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Reverend Scott Carlson officiating. Burial with full military rites will be in Haven Hill Cemetery in Olney. Mr. Hill was born on January 18, 1920, in Coffeyville, Kansas, the son of Oliver P. and Aletha* (Baker) married Kathleen Smith. She survives. He was retired from the engineering department of Roadmaster. He taught flying at Ulrich Airport and was a pilot for Perry Fulk Oil. He was a partner in Hull Motors in Olney and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Olney. He was a member of American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He entered military service in June 1942. Following pilot trainging, he served overseas in the European Theater, piloting the C-47. He served with the 313th Troop Carrier Group and served in the Rhineland Crossing and the Central Europe Campaigns. Mr. Hill is survived by his wife of 61 years, Kathleen (SMITH) Hill, of Olney; a granddaughter, Jackie Barber and her husband, Pete, of Rotterdam, N.Y.; great-grandchildren, Cody and Ethan; and three sisters, Charlene Cole and her husband, Marion, of Shreveport, LA., Frances Bloompot and her husband, Art of Peoria, Illinois and Darlene Hill of Peoria, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, John, two sisters and four brothers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ *Aletha is a misspelling. It should have been Lela Alta. As a genealogiest I could not let that get by. Charles was my cousin and after 10 years of research I finally tracked him down last year and met for the very first time and now for the only time. I am thankful for the time that we did have together. He now holds all the answers to my questions. An as to putting it on these boards, our families came from around these three counties. Talk at me later, Bob C. Tucson, AZ. CRAWFORD(CROFFORD), KING, LENTZ (LENCE), BARNHAR(D)T, HILL, BAKER, DAVIS, HOLSHOUSER, WRIGHT

Did ANNA STATE HOSPITAAL have a burial place for residents that died and were not sent back to their families for burial in their home area? I have to family members that died there, one if a926 and another in 1950 and would like to locate where they are buried. THANKS [email protected]

This biography is posted for the interest of anyone researching this line. It is not my family. I have no information to offer on Preston Anderson's ancestry. See the Rootsweb WorldConnect Project for a submission on his family. ======================= >From "History of Alexander, Union and Pulaski Counties", Illinois, Perrin, Chicago, 1883, page 92 of the biographies section: B. H. ANDERSON, farmer, P. O. Jonesboro, was born January 5, 1838, in Union County. His father, Preston Anderson, may be classed among the pioneers who came here when the settlements were few, and the forest was filled with wild beasts, and the prairies abounded with game. He was born in 1809 in Tennessee and died November, 1875, in this county. When quite young, he was left an orphan. He was a farmer by occupation and was married in Tennessee to Lucinda Williams, who was born in 1815 in Tennessee. She died in 1867 in this county. She was the mother of twelve children, of whom ten reached the age of maturity. Her son, Benjamin H., was the fifth child. He received a common school education in this county, where he also enlisted August 15, 1862, in Company D of the 109th Regiment of Illinois Volunteers. He was afterward transferred to the 11th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Company I, and was mustered out October 10, 1864, on the White River, Ark. While in the 109th Regiment he was promoted from Orderly Sergeant to First Lieutenant. He participated in the battles of Yazoo City, Clinton, Miss., and Jackson, Miss. Our subject was joined in matrimony November 7, 1864, in Jonesboro, to Miss Serena Armstrong, born September 18, 1844, in this county. She is a daughter of Calvin and Mary A. (McElhaney) Armstrong, who were born in Union County, Ill., where they also died when Mrs. Anderson was quite young. Mrs. Anderson is the mother of four children now living, viz.: Henry H., who was born October 6, 1865; Charles H., born June 9, 1868; Fannie, born February 28, 1871; William S., born January 15, 1881. Mr. Anderson has over 200 acres of land, of which over 80 acres are in the corporation of Jonesboro. He is a Knight of Honor, Jonesboro Lodge No. 1891. In 1883 he was elected alderman of Jonesboro. In politics he is connected with the Democratic Party. ================= The Civil War military service record of Joseph P. Anderson of Jonesboro is most likely that of a brother of the above Benjamin H. Anderson. Joseph P. Anderson was born in Jonesboro, Union Co IL, age 19 at enlistment at Jonesboro on 15 Aug 1862, private in Co E, 11th Illinois Volunteer Infantry (later transferred to Co A, 11th IVI), died of disease at Vicksburg MS 20 Apr 1864. 5' 8" tall, dark complexion, black eyes, dark hair, farmer. He enlisted the same day as Benjamin H. Ben also served in the 11th IVI, but in a different company.

Anyone have dates and places on this couple..?? Oscar HUNSAKER and Mary Minnie CAVANESS Need birth, death and marriage dates... on both Skip

Skip: Only complete date I have is the birthdate for Oscar Hunsaker: 17 Feb 1873. Can't find a marriage date for him and Minnie in the Online Illinois Statewide Marriage Index. Perhaps they were married out of state. 1900 CENSUS, UNION CO IL, ALTO PCT ED 92, Sheet 10B, 14 Jun 1900 Oscar Hunsaker, b Feb 1873, age 27, IL IL IL farmer, married 4 yrs Minnie, wife b Jan 1875, age 25, married 4 yrs, IL IL IL Mother of 2 children, 2 living at time of census Curtis, son b Sep 1896 IL IL IL Marie, dtr b Mar 1899 IL IL IL Matilda CAVANESS, mother-in-law, b Mar 1850, age 50, widow, TN TN TN Although the year of birth doesn't match exactly, I suspect the Curtis Hunsaker, shown as born 28 Sep 1897 and died Nov 1968, last payment sent to Anna, Union Co IL, is Oscar's son. Andy Anderson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Skip" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 9:27 PM Subject: [ILUNION] Hunsaker - Cavaness > Anyone have dates and places on this couple..?? > Oscar HUNSAKER and Mary Minnie CAVANESS > Need birth, death and marriage dates... on both > Skip >

I am looking for information on Adam VANCIL, b. 1859 IL, who married Anna JOHNSON in Union Co. in 1886. On the 1870 census, I believe this Adam VANCIL was living in Jackson Co. with Enoch HILL b. 1818 KY. I would love to find out why Adam was living with the HILL family, and if Enoch HILL died in Union Co. (can't find a record of his death in Jackson Co.) Thanks in advance for any help! Anita HILL Tally

Can someone do a lookup on the marriage of Lawrence CAVANESS and Iva Lee MENEESE in Union Co.. May have married about 1918-1925. Thanks Skip

Hello and I am searching anyone related to the Lawless family, there are various spellings of this name in the area and 3 alone on our census for my clan. My family first settled just across river from this area of ILLinois in Livingston county KY around the middle 1800's or so. We have never been able to find out about our relatives and connections in Southern Illinois and I have been searching for years. We know they are related but cannot find out how so I am hoping someone might be able to shed some light on our set. My grandmother recently passed away and has told me often she remembers her father wondering if any of his relatives were still over in the ILL area before he died. If you are related to this family please feel free to email me, I have some census info and perhaps something will ring a bell. Thank you Robin Holt Mccracken county KY

When you have the time check out the completed index of the Saga, for the years 1974 - 2003. www.rootsweb.com/~ilgssi Someone your looking for might be in a Saga. Bill

I have been contacted by a member of a Country Club in Chicago who is doing research for their centennial in 2006. He says that James' widow, Eliza Bell, sold them the land for the golf course. Does anyone know why she would have owned land in Chicago? I have read printed accounts of the family, but am not related, so just wondered if anyone out there might know about them. Thanks in advance, Linda

Looking for descendants of: Sarah Jane Smoot (daughter of Alexander Smoot & Rachel Phelan) who married unknown Alderson. Children were: Esta; Jewell; Rachel; Birdie; Gertrude We are planning a Phelan reunion in Dongola on June 26, 2004 and we are trying to reach the Smoot line.

Anyone have connection to or info on this family of LIttleton's ..??? Skip Descendants of Thomas William Littleton Generation No. 1 1. THOMAS WILLIAM1 LITTLETON was born August 08, 1839 in NORTH CAROLINA, and died November 20, 1874 in CENTRALIA, ILLINOIS. He married NANCY ELLEN BEAN May 06, 1861 in UNION CO, ILL. Notes for THOMAS WILLIAM LITTLETON: ** Thomas and Nancy Bean Littleton are buried in Mt. Tabor Cemetery Near Alto Pass off Rt 127 before the Anna-Jonesboro turn... some say it's nearer Cobden. Child of THOMAS LITTLETON and NANCY BEAN is: i. IDA ANNETTE2 LITTLETON, b. June 1866, UNION CO, ILL; d. 1936, PInckneyville, ILL Buried City Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL; m. MARTIN (MARK ? ) ** CAVANESS, April 26, 1889, UNION CO, ILL. Notes for IDA ANNETTE LITTLETON: Ida is buried in the City Cemetery, Pinckneyville, Perry Co., IL Notes for MARTIN (MARK ? ) ** CAVANESS: Martin is shown in the 1880 census as Martin.. but family have always thought his name to be Mart ( short for Martin ) or Mark. Grandsons were given the name of Mark in their birth names. Possibiliity that his name was Mark Martin Cavaness ..?? Mart (Mark) and family Left ILLINOIS and were in Tennessee from about mid 1897 until his death in 1901. His widow Ida and the children then moved back to Illinois, and settled on a farm near Tamaroa, IL where Ida gave birth to youngest son, Robert. Family shown in 1900 census of Gibson Co., Tennessee .. just outside the city of Dyer. Martin died at age 34 in Tennessee.

Could anybody tell me which newspaper in Union County, Illinois would be most likely to have an obituary for my great grandmother, Emily Greathouse, who died 19 March 1947 in Union County? Thank you, Charlotte

Hi List, I am researching Reagans and found a Caleb Ragan in 1896 in Union also found a Caleb Lindsey. Has anyone else done research on these families? Think the above Caleb may be the son or grandson of Peter Reagan/Ragan that served in the Civil War from IL. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Pat