I have very little information on some of the older Hamilton Co. Rich families. I found where Warren or Warner Owned land in Monroe Co. Ky, and several born in Ky. Hamilton and Franklin Co. are adjacent. I have been to both many times.. In Hamilton Co. I find Joel Rich married Elizabeth Glen Mar 4 1860. In the 1850 Census of Hamilton Co. Ill I have hh 950 Jeremiah Rich 32 Ky, and Ann 28, Tn his wife, Children Joel age 14 born Ill. Other children Elizabeth, John, William, Emory, Milone, Margaret with Mother in Law Margaret Musgrove,63 B. Va. It there is a connection that the 2 Joels are uncle and nephew then Jeremiah must be the brother of your Joel. I also have a Sidney Rich age 62 born Virginia, in 1850 Hamilton Co. also. This may be a third brother. Jim.. ----- Original Message ----- From: <JET8642@aol.com> To: <RICH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 21, 2000 5:09 PM Subject: Hamilton and Franklin County ILLinois Richs. Jim Lantrip writes: Researching the Hamilton County Illinois Rich Families. Hello List, I am researching Joel RICH from around Benton ILL. I believe that Benton is in Franklin County which is close to Hamilton Co. I believe that Joel may have been born in Kentucky around 1835 to 1839 and he died Dec. 15 1879 I think Williamson Co. Joel married Susan Stalcup on April 26th 1860 in Benton ILL. they had a daughter named Josephine (Jossie) that married into the Summers/Somers family of Franklin Co. ILL. Does any of this sound familiar to anyone? Please reply to me personally at JET8642@aol.com as well as to the list. Thanks in advance. Joyce Tadlock