I have been researching the name Coale. My great grandfather was Thomas Edward Coale - born 1871. I just recently found out from a daughter's death certificate that he was born in Wayne County to a John H. and Margaret A. Coale. Can someone tell me if there is a way to check births in 1871 in Wayne Co. without going to the courthouse? Thank you. Pat

Wayne County Researchers Is there anyone out there that could drive over to Koontz Cemetery and take some photos for Dennis Watkins? He is particularly looking for the following people: Nancy Hall d. 9-23-1933 Caleb Hall d. 8-31-1933 Richard Hall d. 7-21-1945 Please let me know if you can do this favor. Thanks Sandy

Hello, I am trying to find the location of Bear Creek in Wayne Co. My Great Grandfather Asa HAYNES POTTER killed a bear in the vicinity of the creek and it is said that is how the creek got its name. Any suggestions for looking? Thanks. Elaine Suhre

Hello List I thought I would post the will of Alexander Nisbet to the list incase anyone is researching the Nisbet, Ake, Price or McCollum lines. All names are mentioned in it. I would love to hear from anyone who connects to the people mentioned. Deborah Will of Alexander Nisbet In the name of God Amen. I Alexander Nisbet of the County of Wayne and State of Illinois do by these presents now make, and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form following. 1st I resign my soul into the hands of Almighty God hoping and believing in the remission of my sins by and through the vindication of Jesus Christ and my body to the Earth to be buried at the discretion of my Executors herinafter named and my worldly estate I give and devise as follows to wit: 2nd To my daughter Caroline Mayes I have given what I consider her share of my estate. 3rd To the heirs of my son James Nisbet deceased, I will and bequeath the sum of two hundred dollars when collected. 4th To my grandson James G. Price I give and bequeath the sum of two hundred dollars when collected. 5th To my son Alexander R. Nisbet I will and bequeath the sum of two hundred dollars when collected. 6th To my daughter Jane Price I will and bequeath the sum of two hundred dollars when collected. 7th To my granddaughter Mary Jane Ake I will and bequeath the sum of one hundred dollars when collected. 8th To my son Alexander F. Nisbet I will and bequeath the sum of two hundred dollars when collected. 9th The heirs of my daughter Elvira McCollum I consider I have given them a full share of my estate. 10th To my son W.H.C. Nisbet I consider I have given him a full share of my estate. 11th That after all expenses are paid whatever of my estate may remain I will and bequeath to be equally divided among Jane Price, Alexander R. Nisbet, Andrew F. Nisbet, Mary Jane Ake, James G. Price. 12th It is my will that after my decease no appraisement or inventory of my real or personal property be made and that I withdraw from all courts of record all and any and every adjudication law suit or controversy in any and every matter connected with the settlement of my estate and that if any difference or difficulty should arise the case in controversy shall be submitted to three good and responsible men chosen by my executor and their decision shall be final. 13th I hereby nominate and appoint my son Andrew F. Nisbet to be my true and lawful and faithful execution of this my last will and testament revoking and unwilling all former wills made by me either written or spoken. Given under my hand and seal this second day of December A.D. 1873 Signed Alexander Nisbet Proved in open court August Term 1874

Researchers, Roxie is not a subscriber to our list but has a question. Can anyone help her? Sandy -------- Original Message -------- Subject: {not a subscriber} Barnhill Cemetery Wayne County Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2003 15:00:47 -0700 From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Hello. Would anyone happen to live in or around Barnhill in Wayne County, Illinois? There is a grave in the Barnhill cemetery with no stone listed for Mariah J. BERRY. I'd love to find out more about this gravestone if possible, she could be one of mine. I have extensive BERRY family from that area: Joseph Smith BERRY, two wives and eleven children, one of which is **Maria BERRY born Jun 1855 Wayne Co., IL. Maria married to Granville MANSFIELD Jul 7, 1892 in Wayne Co., IL. She may have died soon after her marriage and was buried under her maiden name. (?) Any help? Any suggestions where to write. Many thanks. Roxie Wheeler ~ gr-gr-gr-grandaughter of Joseph Smith Berry.

Hello Wayne Co Researchers I am researching YOUNG families and I wonder if anyone has information on two brothers that married two of my grandmother's sisters. I am interested in Ora Marshall Young and William Wallace Young. Their parents were William Douglas Young and Florence Eliza Bunting. William Douglas Young's parents were Francis Marion Young and Martha L. Austin. Ora Marshall Young was born 23 Jul 1893 d 31 Mar 1964. He married Bonnie Gladys Butler 10 Jul 1916. They had three children: Ruby Irene Lawrence Lionel Barbara William Wallace Young b 15 Jul 1897 d Nov 1970 married Gracie Olive Butler 12 May 1918 in Geff, Wayne Co, IL. They had nine children: Beryl Leonard infant that died Wilbur Floyd Darlene Douglas Marjorie David Dean Do you have any connection to this Young family? I have photos if that will help. If you know anyone else that might be researching this family, please feel free to forward this email to them. Thanks Sandy (Whalen) Bauer http://whalen-family.org

Wayne County IL Researchers Just to let you know I uploaded query and surname pages. The newer names are found on the Surnames. Thanks! Dianna Wayne Co., IL Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilwayne AOL-IM id = dlwillie 1

Wayne County Researchers I have added lots of photos that have been submitted recently by Elaine Suhre. You will find *TICE, POTTER, KENNERLY, ALEXANDER* and more that are under the "Known" photos links on our website. Elaine also submitted her great great grandmother Elmira ALEXANDER POTTER's tintype photo album. The photo album was a gift from her husband Asa HAYNES POTTER of Wayne Co. The clothing and hairstyles indicate the photos were probably taken in 1860's to 1870's. These photos are linked under the "Unknown" photos. Linda Bridwell has written me to say she now has names for some of her "unknown" photos and will be sending the information to me soon so I can move the photos from the "unknown" link to the "known" link. I still have more additions to do but thought I should give you an chance to peek at these new photos. Sandy Wayne County, IL Genealogy Website: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilwayne/

Wayne Co., IL Researchers I am forwarding an email query. If anyone can help, please contact Diana (this is not me ha!). Thanks!! Dianna -------- Original Message -------- Subject: {not a subscriber} James William Young Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 08:15:32 -0700 From: "Diana" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> James William Young was my grandfather. According to his marriage record, his father was J D Young and his mother was Elizabeth Young. In 1906 he married Minnie Blanche Courtright, daughter of Jesse Ellsworth Courtright and Hannah Elizabeth Strahl. James was known as "Will" and Minnie was known as "Blanche". They moved to Galesburg, Knox Co, Illinois and had seven children. In 1927, "Will" left Galesburg, never to be heard from again by our family. If anyone has any information that could help me locate where "Will" ended up, please contact me at [email protected]

Karen I think I found your Reason Leak in Ohio.  Would be in Warren Township, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio.  Page 88 1830 Census.  One male (20-30) and 1 female (15-20).  Fits and doesn't belong to my Rezin as I thot he might.  Traced my Rezin back to his marriage and he didn't have a boy this age.  Hope this helps.  I haven't looked to see where Clarksville is, but they must have been married by 1830 so probably a couple of older kids out there. Please let me know if you have found more as I am continuing my search to tie all these Leak/Leek families together. Jerilyn

Wayne Co., IL Researchers Just to let you know I did several uploads tonight and checked out the major links. To see what all is new, on the left side (Index) scroll down to 'What's New' and click on it. On the right side you will see 'some' of the items that I uploaded and Sandy has the Photos and Cem. More to come and I will send you email at that time. Also, check the 'What's New' link. Thanks! Dianna Wayne Co., IL Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilwayne

Wayne Co. IL Researchers Just to let you know I will be uploading data to the web site tonight about 9:00. Then I have to check all the links to make sure all work. I will send email to the list when I am done plus, there is a file on top of the left side index, "What's New". I will list all the new and updated info there too. Keep Sandy busy with photos and cemeteries! ha!! Isn't she doing one great job!?! Sandy is going to start doing the Obits. Since she links a person's stone data to an obit, it will be easier for us if everyone starts sending obits to her. For the year 2K3, we have lots of new items that we are working on! Stay tune!! Hopefully, each day for the next week new or updated items will be added. Happy researching to you all! Dianna Wayne Co., IL Coordinator: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilwayne

Fellow list members; Word has been received of the death of MARY ARCHIBALD SCHWAGER DUNN, 1910-2002, formerly of Cisne, who died in St.Petersburg, Florida, on 9 September 2002.. Mrs. Dunn, an active genealogist and in the DAR, was the great granddaughter of Charles Archibald (1805-1858) and Celia Taylor Archibald (1808-1869) who homesteaded to Zif Township, Wayne county in 1838. They raised a large family, many of who remained near Cisne and were buried in the Cisne and Williams Cemeteries. When her mother, Celia Archibald Brooks retired from business in Cisne, they moved to Florida about 50 years ago where she was an Anaesthetist Nurse. Mrs. Dunn is also a direct descendant of Moses Johnson (1740-1840) of the 2d Virginia Regiment, whose monument stands on the Clay County Court House lawn in Louisville. He is buried in the Lost Cemetery at Louisville. Mrs. Dunn is survived by a son, Dr. Verne A. Schwager of Chicago. Burial took place in Cisne. Roland Bauer Collinsville, IL [email protected] Sandy If you need any other information please contact me. Years ago Celia wrote several articles on this family , some of which we published in the Fairfirld newspaper. Some 10 years ago I published a book on this and related families THE McCAULLYS AND ARCHIBALDS OF ILLINOIS, now out of print other families Johnson, Blakely, Cunningham, Taylor etc

All Dianna asked me to send email to the list to let you know that she has no power at her house and cannot use her computer. There was a big auto accident that knocked out a transformer near her home. They told her they may not have power back on to the area until tomorrow. She was in the midst of uploading a bunch of obituaries. Dianna and I have both been busy putting new information on the website. We'll be announcing some of the new information in another day or two. Sandy (Whalen) Bauer http://whalen-family.org - My personal website http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilwayne/ - Wayne County, IL Genealogy website

Michelle, I have not been able to reach you through email. Please contact me at [email protected] as I have more Palfreeman info for you. Virginia Greene

I am needing a current obituary. I am not certain of the death date but it was within a couple of months. I just heard of the death over the weekend. I could not find it online and hope that someone may have it. Emil Vaughn who passed away in Fairfield. I would appreciate any help! Thanks -Misty- ----- Original Message ----- From: "d1anna" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 9:31 AM Subject: Re: [ILWAYNE-L] Obits in newspapers > Deborah > > For that time frame, the Wayne County Press, > Fairfield, IL was one newspaper and it is on > microfilm, of which can be ordered through > Library Loan (or is at the Fairfield Library). > > Also, the Reporter, owner and editor was a > Draper (my mind just went blank), out of Wayne > City. This paper went out of business and was > NOT but on microfilm. To find any news from > here is 'handed down newspaper clippings'. > > Thanks! > > Dianna > Wayne Co., IL Coordinator > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilwayne > > > > > ==== ILWAYNE Mailing List ==== > Any questions/problems regarding the Wayne County, Illinois list, > contact the listowner, Dianna Williams mailto:[email protected] > Visit the Wayne County, Illinois Genealogy web site at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilwayne/ > > >

Wayne Co., IL Researchers In case anyone is as me and has a hard time remembering a long URL, the ILGenWeb has another URL. This means there are 2 ways to access the ILGenWeb. Old way #1 http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilgenweb New Way #2 http://www.ilgenweb.com/ Enjoy! Dianna Wayne Co., IL Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilwayne

Deborah For that time frame, the Wayne County Press, Fairfield, IL was one newspaper and it is on microfilm, of which can be ordered through Library Loan (or is at the Fairfield Library). Also, the Reporter, owner and editor was a Draper (my mind just went blank), out of Wayne City. This paper went out of business and was NOT but on microfilm. To find any news from here is 'handed down newspaper clippings'. Thanks! Dianna Wayne Co., IL Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilwayne

Hi Does anyone know what newspaper an obit would have been printed in for someone from Mt. Erie in 1947? And where can I find copies or microfilm? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Deborah Thurman Parks

Hi Does anyone know if there is a book of recorded wills in Wayne Co Illinois? I'm looking for any Nisbet/Nesbit, Berg, Mills or Vandaveer wills. Thanks Deborah Thurman Parks