This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFC.2ACE/711.24.2 Message Board Post: I was able to check the county and I did not find anybirth record for Jessie under Benton or Hermans, etc. They started recording births around then (1872 is when it picks up) but there are not too many that early. Genoa City as its now called was where the 2 main railroad lines crossed in this area. It's right on the IL border (within blocks) so she could have been filed with McHenry Co,IL - worth a try I think. If you know where they were married (I didn't think to look here), that may list more family info also. Let me know if I can help further. ~Georgia