And let's not forget it was eventually "carved out" of Franklin County! Some where I have saved an excellent grid that allows one to select any County in Illinois and follow the history of how, when and from what it changed. Can't seem to find it in "my favorites list" at the moment. If anyone has it handy, it should be of interest to many folks on this (and other) lists. Regards to all, Jo Ann Higdon Bermuda Dunes, CA