Benjamin Franklin CLOUD and Eliza Jane PEARCE, married in TN in 1856. They traveled through southern IL, probably Marion or near there, on way from TN. It is unknown if they stopped in the area. Later they are found in IL. The record of Benjamin's death, August 27, 1895, has been found in a bible. Eliza Jane's daughter, Susan Caroline CLOUD, married Elvis CHAMNESS. Susan died leaving children. After Benjamin's death Eliza Jane went to live in the home to care for her grandchildren. She died 1919 and record found says she is buried in Pidgeon Creek Baptist Cemetery, Marion, IL. I would like to contact anyone related to any of these families. Dorothy

Dorthy-My name is Howard Rushing and I am related to the Cagle family. My Grandmother on [on my Dad's] side was Melvina Cagle. She was the grand-daughter of Charles Cagle -one of the pioneers in settling in Williamson County. Melvina's father was Allen Cagle. Melvina married Hohn Newton Rushing. They had several children including my father Amos Allen Rushing. My Dad was born in 1887 & died in 1965. I can recall hearing the name Elvis Chamness mentioned in our home many times. I have visited Pidgeon Creek Cementary many times. If you have any specific questions I would be happy to share what little knowledge I have of the Chamness family. Howard __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Howard Thanks you for responding. My one connection to the Chamness family is Elvis Chamness who married Susan Cloud. Susan and my grandmother, LaDora (Cloud) Kern, were sisters. The Cloud family of which Susan and LaDora are a part, went from TN through southern IL on their way to Henderson and Hancock Counties IL in the 1860's. I do not know if they stopped there but many Cloud families were to be found in that area later so it is possible they did stop. Eliza Jane (Pierce) Cloud, after her husband, Benjamin Franklin Cloud died, went to live in the Elvis Chamness home after Elvis's wife, Susan, died leaving small children. Eliza Jane died in Williamson County in 1919. Her obituary indicates she is buried in the Pidgeon Creek Baptist Cemetery. Many of the Clouds living in thatcounty were/are related to my Benjamin Franklin Cloud family. I have been interested to find if any of them might have stories of the family before coming to IL or might even have some pictures which they could copy and share. Thanks again and I will be glad to hear from you again. Dorothy