Hello, I just joined this list. I am working on Irvins from these two counties in MO. In 1850 James S. Irvin and Mary Polly Hodges? are in Effingham Co. IL as Erwin. They were came to MO between 1853 and 1860. They had 8 children. Andrew b. about 1835 Hiram b. June 1837 md. Hecthelda ? Susan b. about 1839 Martha b. about 1842 Rachel b. about 1844 possibly md. a "Trower" Elizabeth b. about 1846 Caroline b. Oct. 30, 1849 md. Andrew Newton Hendrix (this is my line) James b. about 1853 The last name has been spelled many ways. Erwin, Irvin, Irving, Irwin and Ervin. They are found in Pualski and Laclede counties near Richland in 1860 and later censuses. Also have an Alponso and America with 5 kids in Laclede in 1880 but do not know how they tie in. Dave jayooh@mail.icongrp.com