I want to praise an excellent (and free) source of on-line information of which some are unaware. The on-line Illinois Marriage Index (provided by the State) is a wealth of information. For those of you unfamiliar with this resource, it covers a considerable number of counties (but not yet all) throughout the State from 1763 to 1900 (I've actually seen a 1906). You can search by groom or bride, full names or only surnames, by county or by the "entire" State, etc. If you find a possible "match", a linked page tells you how to go about ordering copies of marriage registers (typically much less expensive than the actual certificates--but the page is not a certified page, etc.). The marriage register will provide a considerable amount of information--ages of the parties, names of parents (including maiden name of mothers), where they were living at time of marriage, names of witnesses, etc. Since the register is inexpensive, you can afford to do a little fishing. While on line, you will need to scroll to the right to see all of the information. Remember to include that information when you make your request. In case you have not visited this site, may I suggest you give a look: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/genealogy/marrsrch.html BTW, I would love to hear from anyone researching the following names in Williamson County or near by. Happy hunting, Jo Ann Henderson Higdon Bermuda Dunes, CA, USA searching: HENDERSON, AVERY, PULLEY, JACKS, HIGDON and lots of others in So. Ill.