Just a suggestion since you can't find your the marriage record in IL: take a peek at Kentucky records. I've found several marriages in KY counties bordering IL for Williamson and Saline Co couples during this time period. Not sure why, does anyone know? Joanne Clarida Shrout In a message dated 3/3/2006 5:57:46 P.M. Central Standard Time, flocks4@junct.com writes: I'm looking for a marriage record of William B. Short, his middle name could be Boyd married to Caroline Wariner or Warren. His only child, Charles McPherson Short's death certificate mentions his parents. The close that I can figure out that William probably got married in the late 60's but no later then 1872, because that's when Charles McPherson Short was born. I have not been able to place him on the 1870 census. So I want to think that he was married after 1870 but no later then 1872. If you happen to have a marriage record book on hand could you please check the index. I have already check the IRA site and could find nothing. Charlotte