Could she have been related to an Aurilla TOWELL who md. a PYLE? I suggest you do a google.com search on Henry Towell and White County, Illinois. There's lots of potential information there and some of it might guide you to the right time and place (and names) for a census search. Good luck! Henry and Pat Smith wrote:My grandmother was Rillie Mae Keith. I am sure she was born in Illinois. In addition, I think she was born in White county, IL. I have been unable to find a listing for her in any census. Now Rillie may have been a nickname, although it is listed on her marriage license to Henry Towell in Ripley county, MO. Henry was born in White county, IL. Rillie was born in June 29, 1869 per her tombstone. Can anyone help me? Thanks for helping. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New DSL Internet Access from SBC & Yahoo!