Hi All, I am also interested in Elihu WILLIAMS and Elvira STRAIT's children. The older ones are listed in the 1850 census in Washington Co., IL. I believe that James R. WILLIAMS in the 1850 census is my Great-Grandfather. "Riley WILLIAMS" married Rebecca ATCHISON in Dec. 1866. I believe the two are the same. My James Riley WILLIAMS claimed to have brothers: Amos, Willis, and Preston. Does any one claim Willis? It was said that Preston help raise two KINYON children, after his sister, their mother, died. Does any one claim them? I tried to find Elihu WILLIAMS on the 1860 census without success; but some of the writing was too light to read. We have questions about Elihu on the 1870 census. James WILLIAMS and wife Rebecca are on the 1880 census, with the "correct" children. I didn't see Elihu. Did he die in Washington Co., IL. between 1870 and 1880? Sincerely, Kay (Williams) Chestnut Hood River, OR. [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: TAYLOR,CHRISTINE (HP-Cupertino,ex1) <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2000 9:50 AM Subject: [ILWASHIN] Williams and Wells familys Hello List, Am researching Elihu Williams family. He married Elvira Strait in Green Co, bought land in Wash co 183?, had several children including, I beleive, Amos Williams who married Millie Wells. Wells family info would be helpful. Anyone have access to 1860 Wash Co census and give me names of children I really, really, would appreciate it. Thanks in advance Christine in too hot to handle SF Bay area Researching: Ashby, Cox, Dubs, Machamer, Wells, Williams, Walker, and many more all in ILL various counties.