This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sharonvaughn21 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4445/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm working on a family project for our Geneagoical Society. We are researching families that were in our 1920 school census in Benton County Washington. Alphrettie Graves married Hiram Kennett on September 30, 1894 this is all I have of her I have not be able to locate anything else on this person. If anyone knows anything about Alphrettie please drop me a line. I know that Hiram Kennett was married to Nancy McReynolds in 1897 and moved west between 1900 and 1910. Thanks Sharon Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Born July 6, 1932, to Chris and Norma (Land) Wageneck in Enfield, Ill., he married Ruth Aileen Wilson Boster on May 27, 1961, in Peoria. She survives. Also surviving are his daughter, Donna (Gary) Gladson of Bartonville; grandson, Tom (Melissa) Gladson of Bartonville; granddaughter, Tracy (Andy) Cervantes; and great-grandson, Noah Cervantes, all of West Peoria. One sister and two brothers preceded him in death. Bob was a member of Mohammed Shrine, Grand View Lodge 1112 and Scottish Rite for more than 20 years. He was also a member of the American Legion and AMVETS for more than 30 years, and a lifetime member of the VFW. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1952 to 1954. Bob worked at Komatsu Dresser for 40 years as a test mechanic, retiring Aug. 31, 1990. Cremation rites will be accorded. Private family services will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements are conducted by Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children. Online condolences and tributes may be left at www.mem.com.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: piecesofart Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4444/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Harvey Drake Jr. was born March 1871 --son of: Harvey Drake b 1836-IL-white co & Marie or Mariah unknown surname. Harvey Sr. was the son of Thomas Drake born abt 1786 and Sarah. I suspect that this couple are identical to Thomas Drake b 1786 PA and Sally Stump b 1789 KY. This couple married in Nelson co. KY on Sept 10 1810 and diasppear from the Tax rolls there after 1815. (Sally was a common nickname for women named Sarah). Thomas is on the census for White co Illinois in 1830 and 1840.Sarah, his widow, is on the census for 1850 and 1860. I am trying to contact Drakes in Canalou, MO to see if they are interested in joining the Drake DNA Surname Project. I have male DNA results for this family of Drakes. My son-in-law is a direct descendant of Benjamin Drake b 1785--older brother of Thomas. DNA can prove if my Thomas Drake is identical to your ancestor Thomas Drake. If there is a match, then I believe we can trace your Drake line back to an immigrant named Richard Drake who arrived in Virginia about 1661. Sincerely, Art Baum Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: UptonOK Surnames: Moore, Upton Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4443/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for the names of the parents of Luranna (Susannah), Nancy & Hannah Moore all born early 1800's and all married to Upton brothers Joseph, John and David, respectively. Couples were married 1830-1832 in Hamilton & White counties, Illinois. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

MATTOON -- Timothy Frankland Elliott, 36, of Mattoon died at home, Sunday, July 12, 2009, while surrounded by family, loved ones and friends following a hard-fought battle with cancer. McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan, is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be held at the First Baptist Church, Sullivan from 1-4 p.m., July 14 with memorial services following at the church. Interment will be at Gum Cemetery, Naylor, MO later this week. Memorials are suggested to the family. Tim was the son of Charles Elliott, Fairdealing, MO and Nancy Wiseman Elliott of Indianapolis, IN. He is also survived by his wife, Jennifer-Leslie Elliott, and infant daughter, Etta Faye Leslie Elliott and son, Zack and daughter, Katie Elliott of Grayville, sister, Tina Paff and brother Tony Elliott broth of Indianapolis, IN, step-sisters, Amber Elliott-Boyd and Channelle Elliott of Fairdealing, MO, and several nephews and nieces. Published in the Journal Gazette & Times-Courier on 7/13/2009

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ruthviolet2001 Surnames: Dickey,Thompson,Justice Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4442/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Was visiting the Enfield Ill Cem today an looked up the following Dickey, Charles E 8 Jan 1872 - 17 March 1931 Sarah E 5 Sept 1874 - 31 Aug 1947 married 27 Feb 1895 my note:(Sarah nee Justice) They were the parents of the following children Homer E Dickey 1895 - married 2 June 1917 White Co Ill to Dessie Thompson William H Dickey b 1900 marr Lena Huston 27 Dec 1922 White Co Ill Ada Dickey b 1903 marr 12 May 1920 Carmi White Co Ill to Herbert E White at the Cem there was, beside the stone of Charles and Sarah was Dickey Elizie 1897 - 1901 is she the d/o Chrles and Sarah looking for anyone who may be related to or knows this family of Dickey. can contact me at [email protected] , thanks for any info you might share Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jbhan57 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4370.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In the 1860 Census for Hopkins Co., KY one Lafayette Griffin b. 1855 is shown in the household of John Y Griffin. That could be your Lafayette Griffon. John Y Griffin 30 Elizabeth Griffin 29 Greenill Griffin 11 Amanda Griffin 9 Mary J Griffin 7 Lafayett Griffin 5 Rebecca M Griffin 2 Might be worth looking into. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: smbrommel Surnames: Griffon Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4370.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am also looking for the parents of Lafayette Griffon. Has anyone learned anything yet? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Carmi Times Fri Jul 10, 2009 Carmi, Ill. - Cindy Farny, 63, Carmi, passed away at 12 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born Oct. 23, 1945 in Evansville, Ind., the daughter of Frank and Helen (Wheeler) McElyea. Prior to her decline in health, she was an avid boater and professional shopper. The thing she valued most was spending time with friends and her family. She was a member of St. Polycarp Catholic Church in Carmi and the American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are her mother, Helen Hollister of Carmi; a daughter and son-in-law, Nikki and Brent Edwards of Carmi; a son, Doug Metcalf of Mt. Carmel; a granddaughter, Alexis Metcalf; a stepsister, Sue and her husband Jerry Tutt of Newburgh, Ind.; a stepbrother, Tom and his wife Margie Johnson of Evansville, Ind.; and a cousin, Bob Young of Ft. Wayne, Ind. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi, the Rev. Stephen Rudolphi officiating. Burial will be in Rieb Cemetery north of Carmi. Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial gifts in Cindy Farny's name may be made to The Phoenix Foundation and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Carmi Times Tue Jul 07, 2009 TEXAS - Mary Lou Hopson, 82, formerly of Carmi, passed away June 5, 2009 at the Silverado Senior Living Center in Kingwood, Texas. She was born April 12, 1927 in White County, the daughter of Preston and Verla Coale. Mary Lou married James Robert "Bob" Hopson on May 30, 1952 in Carmi and lived there for several years. She is survived by her siblings, Betty Sue Howard, Martin Coale, Michael Coale and Steven Coale; her two daughters and their husbands, Carol and Fred Pfanz of Westerville, Ohio and Nancy and Tom Stroud of Westminster, Colo.; her son-in-law, Allen Baldwin of Kingwood, Texas; five grandchildren, Amy Carrara (husband Aaron), Lisa Baldwin and Sarah, John and Matthew Pfanz; and two great-grandchildren, Michael and Alex Carrara. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bob; her sister, Beverly; her daughters, Sharon Baldwin and Linda Hopson; and her grandsons, Michael Baldwin and Justin Stroud. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2009 at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Carmi. The Rev. Mike Buckman will officiate. Condolences may be left on-line by visiting www.kittinger-fairfuneralhome.com.

THE FRANKLIN COUNTY GENEALOGY WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD ON 11 JULY 2009 AT THE GWYNN WINN CENTER IN BENTON, ILLINOIS. REGISTRATION AT 8:30 A.M. THERE IS NO FEE...THE WORKSHOP IS FREE!!! SPEAKERS ARE; SHEILA CADWALADER...ON CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS BURIED IN FRANKLIN CO., ILLINOIS. SHELDON JONES...UP DATE ON WEBB FAMILY RESEARCH. MAX LUTE...ON ABANDONED CEMETERIES IN FRANKLIN CO., ILLINOIS. THERE WILL BE SOME AREA GENEALOGY BOOKS FOR SALE AT THE WORKSHOP...OTHERS AT THE FRANKFORT AREA GENEALOGY LIBRARY IN WEST FRANKFORT. IT WILL BE A GREAT WEEK & WEEKEND FOR RESEARCH....IN AREA GENEALOGY RESEARCH PLACES ARE BREHM LIBRARY IN MT. VERNON, FRANKFORT AREA GENEALOGY LIBRARY AND THE WEST FRANKFORT PUBLIC LIBRARY, BOTH IN WEST FRANKFORT, THE BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY IN BENTON, IL., AND THE G.S.S.I. COLLECTION AT THE JOHN A. LOGAN LIBRARY IN CARTERVILLE, ILLINOIS. LITE YE AND SIT AWHILE WITH US...YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID. The 2009 Franklin County Illinois Workshop Committee.

ENFIELD - Christopher Robert Heid, 58, of Enfield, a well known Southern Illinois criminal defense attorney, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009, at his home. He was born August 21, 1950, in Springfield, the son of Robert L. and Marion (Bringaze) Heid. He married Florence Grigsby Roberts with whom he had one son, Christopher Ross. He later married Victoria Pool. They had two sons, Sean and Andrew J. "A.J." Chris graduated from Springfield High School, Western Illinois University and Southern Illinois University School of Law. He was a veteran of the United States Army JAG. In his legal career, Chris served as a public defender in Danville and Jackson County and worked for the Illinois Attorney General's Office in Springfield. He served one term as State's Attorney of White County. He was a member of the Illinois State Bar Association. At the time of his death, he was in a private practice in Carmi, Illinois. His father preceded him in death. He is survived by his companion, Victoria; three sons, Christopher Ross Heid of Carmel, Calif., and Sean Heid and Andrew J. "A.J." Heid, both of Enfield; his mother, Marion Heid, of Springfield; three brothers and a sister-in-law, Eugene and Mary Jane Heid of Illinois, Joe Heid of Tennessee, and Karl Heid of Indiana; seven sisters and brothers-in-law, Lila and Steve Antonacci, Marian and Steve England, Beth and James LaFata, Katy and Mike Broglin, Barbara and John Livingstone, and Therese and Danny Rhodes, all of Springfield, and Roberta and Dan Pierro of Ohio; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of funeral mass at 1:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1377 County Road 25 E, Enfield, IL, with Reverend Stephen A Rudolphi, celebrant. A private family burial will take place at a later date. The family of Chris Heid is being served by the Stendeback Family Funeral Home of Enfield. Condolences may be left online by visiting www.kittinger-fairfuneralhome.com.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Lee Williams" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 7:53 PM Subject: [ILWHITE] Shepard, Joyce Ann "Jodi" (Browning) 1972-2009 Obit. > Carmi Times > > Wed May 20, 2009 > > Carmi, Ill. - > > A memorial service for Joyce Ann "Jodi" Shepard, 36, Houston, Texas, will > be > held at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi, > with Steve McClure officiating. > > > > Friends may call from 5 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorial gifts > may be given in Jodi's name to The Guardian Center in Carmi. > > Mrs. Shepard, formerly of Carmi, died Thursday, April 30, 2009 at St. > Luke's > Hospital in Sugarland, Texas. She was born Oct. 22, 1972 in Carmi, the > daughter of Charles and Nancy Browning. She graduated from Carmi-White > County High School in 1990. She moved to Houston, Texas shortly after > graduating from Indiana State University in 1995 with a degree in criminal > justice and began her career as a parole officer. > > Jodi's passion in life was to help others. Jodi had unwavering faith in > God. > She was a kind, nurturing, gentle and loving person who gave much more > than > she ever received. > > She spent countless hours volunteering her time to help abused children > and > families. Jodi had an unwavering faith in God and worked diligently to > know > Him and serve Him by reaching out to others. She held leadership positions > in her church and used God as a guide throughout her life. > > Jodi is survived by her parents, Charles and Nancy Browning of Carmi; her > husband, Marcus Shepard; children, Ashley, Blake and Tyshamera; siblings, > Jill Gilmour, Scott (Bobbi) Browning, Sheila (Tom) Headlee and Roger > (Beth) > Browning; sister-in-law, Amy (Ben) Galley; brother-in-law, Brock (Erin) > Shepard; and nieces and nephews, Matt Seigel, Brooke Gilmour, T.C. > Headlee, > Cheryl Gillihan, Tyler Browning, Jada, Jack and James Galley, and Bailey > and > Morgan Shepard. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: darlenekitchen Surnames: raney, rainey Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/830.837.840.950.1151.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have information on Roland(Rowland) Raney. I would be happy to share with you. I know this posting is old and you probably have the information by now. Thanks Darlene [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mrcjmleach Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/2399.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Several Rayborns in Mount Carmel, Illinois (in nearby Wabash County) they came here from Clay County, Tennessee. If you think it is a lead for you I can get you in touch with someone. Their line came here with Oscar Rayborn born 1882 in Tennessee. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This address is for Betty Beeson?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TimeBender Surnames: BRASIER, ANDERS, SWANSON, BANG Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/290.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Today I found pictures of Louisa (BRASIER) BANG, sister Hannah (BRASIER) SWANSON, sister Mary Elizabeth (BRASIER) ANDERS JANN and various ANDERS kin. My new email address is [email protected] and my web site on Brasher is at http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=dbender Please contact me if you have an interest in these photos. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I have a new email address! [email protected] Betty

Carmi Times Thu Jun 25, 2009 Bobby Gale Rayborn, 34, Mt. Carmel, passed away June 23, 2009 in Saline County. He was born Dec. 19, 1974 in Carmi, the son of Benton Allen and Beverly K. (James) Rayborn. He is survived by his parents of Mt. Carmel; two daughters, Cassandra Nichole Rayborn of Flat Rock and Iris Christine Rayborn of Florida; a sister, Lindsay Michelle Rayborn of Mt. Carmel; grandmothers, Charline James of Carmi and Norma Rayborn of Flat Rock; and a special friend, Erin Frazier. Preceding him in death were a son, Larry Allen Rayborn; and grandfathers, Charles Wesley James and Benton Douglas Rayborn. A Celebration of Life for Bobby Rayborn will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Christ, North Cherry Street, Mt. Carmel. The body was cremated. Short Funeral Home is handling the service arrangements. Memorial Contributions can be made to Anxiety Disorders Association of America, 8730 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910 or to his parents to help offset funeral expenses. Condolences may be made on-line at www.short-cunninghamfh.com.

Carmi Times Wed Jun 24, 2009 Thelma Ruby (Berryhill) Baughn, 94, Carmi, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. She was born June 12, 1915, in Kiefer, Okla., the daughter of Dessie (Jones) and Carl Cameron Berryhill. On April 1, 1938, she married Harold Edward Baughn in Okmulgee, Okla. Mrs. Baughn was the salutatorian of the Class of 1932 in Beggs, Okla. She was a homemaker and had worked at the Crossville Telephone Co. in Crossville and Ainsbrooke garment factory in Carmi. She attended World Harvest Christian Center in Carmi. Survivors include her four children and their spouses, Ruby and Pete Timmons of Mt. Vernon, Ill., Cameron and Patti Baughn of Lake Zurich, Betty and Tom Gholson of Crossville, and Tom and Carole Baughn of Madisonville, Ky.; one sister, Virginia Peck of Sapulpa, Okla.; seven grandchildren, Lynette and husband Jack Tanner of Bonnie, Sheila and husband Gary Ison of Racine, Wis., Tina and husband Dr. George Barac of St. Charles, Dr. Travis Gholson of Norris City, Tracy Gholson of Crossville, Stephanie and husband Westin Worsham of Hopkinsville, Ky., and Michele and husband Stuart Taylor of Winter Park, Fla.; four stepgrandchildren: Dwight and wife Cindy Timmons of Mt. Vernon, Ill., Randy and wife Brenda Timmons of Scheller, Mark and wife Bobbie Jo Timmons of Springfield, and Stacey and husband Rick Weatherford of Woodlawn; four great-grandchildren, Joshua Stein of West Allis, Wis., Blair and husband John Lowery of Woodlawn, Christopher Stein of Milwaukee, Wis., and Daniel Barac of St. Charles; four great-great-grandchildren, Joshua, Haley and Brandon Stein, and Gracie Lowery; 15 stepgreat-grandchildren, Justin and wife Emily, Benjamin, Kyle, Nathan, Brooke, and Nicholas Timmons, Carl, Lucas and Hannah Weatherford, Ashleigh Clark, Brittney, Jason, Chase, Cole and Breanna Timmons; two nieces, Nancy McCullough and Dessa Hammontree and their families of Sapulpa, Okla.; and three nephews, Phillip and Dorrie Peck and family of the District of Columbia area, Andy and Trinh (and son V.P.) and family of Norcross, Ga., Rick Barnes and his wife Julie and children Jon and Joe, and Tim Barnes of Sapulpa, Okla. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Dessie Berryhill; a sister, Mildred Copeland; a great-grandson, Matthew Mannen; and stepgreat-granddaughter, Kristen Timmons. Visitation is 5-8 pm, Thursday, June 25, 2009, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. Funeral is at 11 am, Friday, June 26, 2009, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. Burial will be in Stokes Chapel Cemetery near Crossville. Memorials may be made to Wabash Christian Retirement Center and will be accepted at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi.