In a message dated 8/1/00 9:34:45 PM Pacific Daylight Time, proudvet@net66.com writes: << Do you know where in Illinois your O'Neal's were from? I am an O'Neal from Danville, Vermilion Co., IL, my O'Neal's came here in 1820 from Nelson Co., Kentucky. My GGGG-Grandpa was John O'Neal b. 1734 in Ireland, and lived in VA. He fathered 20 children with 3 wives, so we may be related. I have most all the info on direct descendants and I have some on the Aunt's, Uncle's, and cousins but that part is a little more challenging. If anyone can find a connection, I will be glad to share what I have. >> I am Patrick O'Neal. I am seeking information on Oliver G. O'Neal, Born August 8th, 1798, we believe in North Carolina but have not confirmed that. However, several census records do say he was born in North Carolina. Do you have any of the names of the 20 children fathered by John O'Neal? Would be eager to compare information you may have with My GG grandfather, Oliver G. O'Neal. Thanks, Patrick O'Neal