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FERRELL FAMILY

I am researching the family name of FERRELL. Rev. William
FERRELL, his wife's name was Jaily Suzannah Dennis BARNES-
FERRELL. I am trying to find out when Jaily died, and what
is the name of the cemetery that Rev. William and Jaily are
buried in.. William died 30 March 1867.

William was a Baptist minister. He helped founded the
Baptist Church in Marion, but I do not know the name of the
church. Supposedly the FERRELL family church was GUM
SPRINGS CHURCH, that was on Section 19 of Stonefort township
on the banks of Sugar Creek.
Does anyone know if these churches are still standing? Are
they still active?

Any information that anyone has on this family, or the
churches would be greatly appreciated.
thanks Mrs. Norma Scheck
Posted by: - Mrs. Norma Scheck

This entry was recorded on Saturday, 4 May 2002 at 05:04.

DEAN FAMILY

My Grandmother's first cousin was LESTER DEAN of Creal
Springs, Illinois. Lester Dean was in prison in Illinois
for many years on a murder charge, which I am told was
related to the Gangster era of Southern Illinois. Does
anyone know of this incident? How could I find out what
happened? Thanks, Dennis Doughty
Posted by: - Dennis Doughty

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 25 April 2002 at 18:30.

schalk, and nichols family

i am trying to find any information on the schalk and
nichols family. from marion township around 1860-1875 any
information would be greatly appreciated.
thankyou
florence kohn
Posted by: - florence kohn

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 24 April 2002 at 17:58.

Adams Family Williamson Co., IL

Searching for Adams family from Williamson County, IL.
George Mitchell Adams b. 1878 5 miles of Marion, IL
married 1897 in Williamson Co. to Fredonia "Agnes" Lauder
(daughter of John M. and Fredonia Arabelle (Williams,
Sisney) Lauder).

George and Fredonia "Agnes" Adams had the following
children; Christina b. 1900 Williamson Co., IL married
Coral Snyder in 1915 in Franklin Co. and later moved to
Detroit. Glenn George b. 1901 Marion, IL died in 1980 in
Columbus, OH; Frank Mitchell b. 1904 E. St. Louis, MO died
in Calif. in 1961. Looking for information on George
Mitchell's death (would have taken place 1906 - 1910 most
likely in Williamson Co.).

Also would like to know what happened to their other son,
Wilford (may have been Filford or Tilford, not clear on
census schedule) b. circa 1906. He was listed in 1910
census for Herrin, IL with his mother (a widow) and
siblings and in the 1920 Herrin, IL census again with his
mother, siblings, and now a step-father, J. Hicks, and a
step-brother, Ray Hicks, age 6.

Looking to correspond with anyone researching these
famlies or anyone who might have information on George
Mitchell Adams or his son, Wilford. Thank you for your
time and help.

Glenda
Posted by: - Glenda

This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 23 April 2002 at 13:21.

Balkonis Family

April 22, 2002

I would appreciate any information or leads relating to my
father's family, the Balkonis Family, who lived in
Southern, Illinois (Benton, West Frankfort, Marion, etc.)
in the 1920s & 30s.

I am planning to visit Southern, Illinois this year to
research and (hopefully) validate many of the events my
father, Anthony Balkonis, told me and my siblings when he
recalled his childhold in Southern, Illinois. Some of the
events I would like to research relate to Charlie Berger;
Bonnie & Clyde's (lethal) visit when they killed an officer
of the law and disposed of his body & motor cycle in an
abandoned mine shaft; incarceration of my grandmother,
Josephine Balkonis, for operating a still during
prohibition; kikapo juice beverage (sp?); etc.

Thank you in advance for your anticipate assistance.

Sincerely,
Barbara Barrett (nee Balkonis)


Posted by: - Barbara J. Barrett

This entry was recorded on Monday, 22 April 2002 at 17:36.

Watkins; Miller; Cagle; Morgan; Wright; Leningham

I am looking for any information on Julia Leningham who
married Henry Wright in Johnson County in 1874. Julia was
born in 1845 and died in 1927.

Julia may have been married before, and Leningham may have
been her married name.

Julia and Henry had at least one child, Minnie Wright. They
lived in New Burnside at one time.

Later Julia’ last name at the time of her death was Miller.

Minnie married J.O. Watkins May 1, 1892. They had three
children: Lloyd, Daisy Lee and Edna. Daisy died in 1974,
and Lloyd died a few years earlier. Edna died when she was
two or three years old.

Minnie later married Alfred Cagle, who died in 1923 or 1928.

Minnie died in 1938.

Daisy married Velvie Weaver Morgan between 1913 and 1915.
They had one daughter, Elsie Lorrie. Daisy had no other
natural children. They were divorced between 1916 and 1917.

Velvie married again to a woman named Marthe; Maggie or
perhaps Margaret. Velvie had two other children perhaps
with Marthe, or a later spouse. These children may have
been named Annabelle and Edward. Velvie died in 1944.

Daisy later married Commodore Hazel. They divorced and she
then married John Cutrell.

Daisy and Minnie are buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Marion,
Illinois.

Any information on any of these persons or their families
would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Toni Vogel
Posted by: - Toni Vogel

This entry was recorded on Saturday, 20 April 2002 at 20:15.

Lauder Reunion

We are trying to get descendants of THOMAS & AGNES LAUDER
of Scotland and Carterevill,Il.
for a reunion that will take place 7/20/02-7/21 in Cartervill,Il. Some
of the descendants names are
:LAUDER,ROWE,ZIMMERMAN,CAMPBELL
SISNEY, there are more, but don't have there names.
Here are the family of THOMAS & AGNES LAUDER:
ALEXANDER, JOHN M, PETER,THOMAS, ROBERT, SAMUEL
LAUDER.
If you are related to this familys and can attend the reunion,
Please connected Audrey(aschuler@cwnet) or Charlene
(twkcsk@heart.net by June 10th. So we will beable to now how
many will be attending. Thank you Audrey
Posted by: - Audrey

This entry was recorded on Saturday, 20 April 2002 at 15:40.

Rex Evans

I am looking for information pertaining to Rex Evans.
According to the 1920 Census data, he lived in Harrison
Township in Williamson County. I grew up in Marion, but I
have never heard of this place. According to the records,
he was 54 years old in 1920, and his wife, Merley, was 27
(big difference!). They had one son at the time, Amos who
was 4 (my grandfather) and one daughter. I know that Rex
worked as a Barber in what is now Johnston City. I would
appreciate any help you could give me concerning Rex Evans
or Harrison Township. Thanks
Posted by: - Jason Evans

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 18 April 2002 at 20:32.

Winamac

My grandfather Samuel Arnold was born 1862 supposely in williamson co, unable to locate birth certificate there or any surrounding counties, he married Elizabeth Harris in 1881, only known child of this marriage was my father Samuel Arnold born 1886, this is the same year that his father died, supposedly buried in Stonefort Cemetery. There is no birth record for him in surrounding counties - I have began searching the cemeteries in Stonefort area, hope to return soon to cover some more. Wondered if anyone has any knowledge of this family and the death of Samuel at
such a young age. Thank you.
Posted by: - George S. Arnold, IN.

This entry was recorded on Monday, 15 April 2002 at 04:01.

Hampton

I'm Looking for any Hampton Family members that are
attached to William & Cynthia Hampton From Robertson
County Tennessee,they came to So.IL. in 1850 or so


Posted by: - robert hampton

This entry was recorded on Friday, 12 April 2002 at 22:37.

Obit- Mary (Eaton) Russell

Mary Eaton Russell died between 1860-1869 Willianson Co.,
IL. married to John Caswell Russell. I would like to know
death date and burial location. Philip Russell
Posted by: - Philip Russell

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 11 April 2002 at 05:22.

Maplewood Cem?

My uncle's death certificate (from 1940) shows that he was
buried in Maplewood Cemetery. In researching his wife's
death (my aunt) there isn't any cemetery shown on the death
certificate, but it is likely that they were buried
together. Does anyone know of this Maplewood Cemetery,
is it still active, and how I can contact it?

Dennis - Tucson
Posted by: - Dennis Davis

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 10 April 2002 at 02:10.

Oscar Cole

Looking for an Oscar Cole from Marion, IL...am doing
research for a friend who has absolutely no information on
his grandfather except that he was from Marion, IL...he
had at least 2 sons, Daus and Marble (changed his name to
Cline and moved to Tennessee). Any and all help is
appreciated. Thanks - Michele
Posted by: - MIchele Frisbee

This entry was recorded on Friday, 5 April 2002 at 17:44.

Ella Jack

I'm doing a family tree for my cousin's, the Jack family.
My Aunt Lena Bankston married Clyde Jack. Uncle Clyde was
born (in 1903)to Eloisa (Ella) Jack and a man named Carter
who disappeared before the child was born. Ella was to
have told that they were married and he was from
Tennessee. Ella was the daughter of Monroe Jack who was
born in 1847. Miss Ella died of a tragic accident in 1948
while warming herself and holding her great-grandson, Clyde
Edward Moake, the son of Bennie Moake and Mary Jo Jack.
Ella was married two other times: McMillian was one. Thanks
john atnip jatnip@gte.net
Posted by: - JOHN ATNIP

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 3 April 2002 at 05:52.

Springs Family (also James & Ward)

I'm looking for information on the Springs family found in
the 1860 Williamson Co Fed Census. Thomas Springs 40 b TN,
Susan 36 b TN, Martha A 8 b TN (later married Wm Ollis),
William (Newton)5 b TN, Samuel (Brown) 2 b IL, and Joseph
4/12 b IL. I have an appointment of Guardian court record
dated 23 March 1864 (Thomas Springs, dec'd) appointing
Susanah Springs guardian of her children and DB Ward and JW
James posting bond. I am unable to locate the family in
the 1870 census, but find them in the 1880. I appreciate
any assistance.
Posted by: - Kimberly Hart

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 3 April 2002 at 00:41.

Pritchett family

My grandmother's name was Nellie Pritchett (Born5 Aug 1904,
D.29 Aug 1963) Her Parents were Elbert Pritchett and Anna
Belle Davis(M. 1903. She was married to Lloyd (Charles)
Swafford. Anyone having any information regarding this
family Please contact:
Sherl von Dohren
Omaha, Neb
402-894-0776
spunky2468@yahoo.com
Posted by: - Sherl von Dohren

This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 2 April 2002 at 21:49.

IVA??? WOMAN FROM HARRIN

I AM LOOKING FOR A WOMAN WITH THE FIRST NAME IVA,SHE WAS
SUPPOSE TO BEFROM THE HERRIN AREA IN THE LATE 1950'S. IT
IS SAID SHE WORKED IN A RESTURANT ON RT 37 CALLED THE FIFTH
WHEEL? LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE RELATED TO HER OR
MIGHT HAVE WORKED WITH HER AND KNEW HER LAST NAME?
THANK YOU
DARLA
justgoofin@mvn.net
Posted by: - Darla

This entry was recorded on Monday, 1 April 2002 at 12:41.

Crab Orchard & Egyptian RR

I was wondering if you had any files on the Crab Orchard &
Egyptian Railroad such as those from the local newspaper,
etc. dating back to the company's beginning in 1973. Also,
anything about the line's previous owner (Illinois Central)
would be of assistance as well. I'm attempting to gather
information about the Crab Orchard & Egyptian Railroad for
an upcoming article in The Short Line magazine.

Thanks in advance,


Posted by: - David P. Jordan

This entry was recorded on Saturday, 30 March 2002 at 17:43.

Sarah A. Wingfield

I am seeking info regarding Sarah A. Winfield. She married
Albert?Elbert Smith in 1871 in Williamson Co.Also seeking
info regarding Sam George family. Sarah Wingfield Smith's
daughter Liddie married Sam George. Ethel Smith Hale
Posted by: - Ethel Smith Hale

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 27 March 2002 at 19:19.

Wallace family southern Illinois/Mo

Would like to correspond with anyone knowing imfo on this
family.Related names are Cook,Owens,Ruble,Meadows,Gilliam
and Skelton
These are my lines.
WILLIAM HIRAM(sp?)WALLACE b late 1800's around 1880's-
1890's maybe 1870's.Wife was named LILYBELLE/LILY dob for
her same time frame as Williams.Their children were:
1.CLIFFORD WALLACE
2.CLETUS WALLACE
3.ARVIE WALLACE
4.HENRY WALLACE (may not be a henry)
5.ALVA WALLACE b 1915 in Mo and d Mar 1987 in
Coello,Illinois
6.DOT WALLACE (may have been short for DOROTHY)

Alva-"A.B" or "Al" was my grandfather.He married MAZELL
COOK in 1933.Their children were:
1.GLENDA MAE(WALLACE)MEADOWS b 1934 d 1978
2.NORMA FAYE(WALLACE)GILLIAM b 1936 d 1980's
3.PHYLLIS JEAN(WALLACE)SKELTON b 1937-38 d 1980's
4.JACKIE RAY WALLACE SR b Jan 7th,1939 in
Coello/Christopher,Illinois d Feb 18th,1990 in
Weatherford,Parker Co.Tx
5.Darlene Kaye(Wallace)RUBLE-KEY b 1943 - (1st hus
RUBLE,2nd hus KEY)

Grandpa married a 2nd time to a woman named RUTH and her
maiden name is unknown.He divorced her amd married wife
#3/widow GEORGETTE (DUPREE-sp?)and adopted her daughter
BARBARA as his.
6.BARBARA ANNE WALLACE b 1940's.Since she was the "step-
daughter" she married a WALLACE cousin,JIM WALLACE-CLIFFORD
WALLACE'S son


If any of this sounds familiar to anyone,or if you have
them in your lines,please contact me.I am Jack R.Wallace's
youngest and would like to know about my family so I can
share with my children.Thank you for your time and
help,Lillie M.(Wallace)Neal >Fort Worth,Tx
Posted by: - Lillie M.(Wallace) Neal

This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 26 March 2002 at 20:22.

Council / Counsil

I am looking for family information for William, James W.,
Joseph Council who bought land in Williamson County
Illinois around 1852.

In the 1870 index the name is misspelled Councell.

I would greatly appreciate the 1860 for these families. I
am looking to connect James David Council b. 1840 to one of
these families. He married Sarah Proctor in Hamilton County
Illinois in 1858 but are not in the census there.

I would greatly appreciate any help on this family.

Thanks Wanda
Posted by: - Wanda

This entry was recorded on Saturday, 23 March 2002 at 08:02.

S. Glenn Young

Does anyone have or know where we can get a copy of the
Life and Exploits of S. Glenn Young. It is a 1925
biographyy of S. Glenn Young, Southern Illinois' most
infamous law officer. The book was reprinted in 1989, but
we have been unable to locate a copy of the book. It was
published by Mrs. S. Glenn Young here in Illinois.
Posted by: - Bruce Cline

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 21 March 2002 at 19:48.

SOUTH

Does anyone has any information on my grandparents Orville
South, & Grace (Lee)?
My grandmother died residing in Johnston City,my
grandfather died while residing in Creal Springs, there
farm was located by the Creal Springs Coon Club, if that
helps anyone.
I have ran into a dead end everywhere I have searched, I
have realitives in Williams Co.but no one seams to know
anything about my grand father other than he was a coal
miner.
his death certificate indicates that he came from
Hopkinsville Kentucky. Orville South 1902-1981,Grace lee
1908 (born in williams county)- 1997, anyone with any
information on these people Please contact me. thank you
Posted by: - David South

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 20 March 2002 at 18:28.

Illinois Families

I am looking for the families of Benjamin Chitty and Albert
Jefferson James. They were in Williamson Co. starting about
1820. Nancy Ware James was Jefferson's mother and she was
married to Benjamin Chitty when they moved to Illinois.
Posted by: - Gloria Kenley

This entry was recorded on Sunday, 17 March 2002 at 23:11.

ORLANDO ATKINSON

Looking for any information on Orlando Atkinson. Born in
Ohio,Died in Pope County,Il.He married Clara Switzer or
Swisher in Shetlerville,Il. (1889).
Posted by: - SUZY BARNHILL

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 14 March 2002 at 16:13.

Purchase books

I am wanting to purchase 2 books...
"History of Carrier Mills" and "Johnston City Homecoming
1965 Souvenier Book"
If anyone has either book & willing to sell, please let me
know.
Thanks,
Terry
shad@midamer.net
Posted by: - Terry

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 14 March 2002 at 02:09.

GAMBLIN

Seeking information about GAMBLINS who may have migrated
from Hopkins County, Ky.,to Williamson County, Il.,in the
early 1900's. My ggrandfather was George W. Gamblin, b. abt
1839. My grandfather was Dick Gamblin, b. 1886. Family
stories indicate that my grandfather's brother, John, b.
abt. 1873 went to Southern Illinois to work in the mines.
All I have are census records, my ggrandfather and all of
his children are listed in the 1900 census, except John.
The only member of the family listed in the 1910 census is
my grandfather. My grandfather's brothers and sisters: John
b. abt. 1873, William M., b. Mar 1868, Margret, b. Oct
1880, Eller, b. Oct 1882, Mack, b. Dec 1883, Lena, b. Mar
1885. Marriage records show W.M Gamblin to V.A. Dunning 18
Jul 1889. The 1900 census records show William M. Gamblin
as head of house with wife Alice, b. Apr 1869, son James B.
b. May 1890, son George L. b. Oct 1892, daughter Ivy or
Joy?, b. Mar 1896, son Mack, b. Feb 1899. If anyone has any
knowledge of this family, please e-mail me at
jja54@mchsi.com.

Posted by: - JANICE ABBOTT

This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 12 March 2002 at 07:35.

city cemetary in herrin,ill

would anyone possible know the name of the city cemetary in
herrin,illinois.my great great grandparents are buried
there,i would like to get a pic of their headstone,and dont
know which cemetary they are in,any help would be
appreciated.thanks
Posted by: - dawn

This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 12 March 2002 at 04:37.

William Hampton

Hi;
I'm researching the William and Cynthia Hampton
family that settled in So.Il Williamson Co. around
1850,they came from Robertson Co.Tn. Any help would help
thank you
bobh
Posted by: - Robert L. Hampton

This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 12 March 2002 at 01:32.

Hopper-Heflin-Williams-Harris

Looking for information on the Hopper families living in
Marion,Williamson IL. 1850/80+ Joseph,William,Robert
Hopper. Married into William Williams,Joab Heflin
families.Also information on Harris family married into
Heflin family.Would be interested in their connection with
Travers-Travis families.
Posted by: - Judith Holmes

This entry was recorded on Monday, 11 March 2002 at 17:12.

County Line Cem. in Creal Springs

I was wondering if anyone has a listing of the graves at
County Line Cem. in Creal Springs area. I am searching for
information on my ancestors Jacob C. & Sarah E. Dean my GGG
Grandparents. Thank you, Dennis doughty
Posted by: - Dennis Doughty

This entry was recorded on Monday, 11 March 2002 at 15:24.

Anne Cutrell McFarlin/McFarland

Looking for information on Anne Cutrell who married Esco
McFarlin in Stoddard County, Mo in 1901. She gave her
address as Marion, Illinois. Who was her parents? She may
have died around 1906-7, was she buried in Williamson
County. She had a brother named John Cutrell who was living
in Corning, Clay County, Arkaknsas around 1905. She and
Esco was also living there at that time and Esco and John
was in the monument business together. Where did John go?
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Sue
Cutrell Reynolds
Posted by: - Sue Reynolds

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 7 March 2002 at 00:32.

NEWMAN

I am serching for information on "MRS. ALICE NEWMAN". She
married HEZEKIAH DAVIS on November 26, 1896. Whe was
listed as age 34 and "Hezzie" was listed as age 50, at
their next birthdays. I would like information on:
Maiden name, dob and dod and parents.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by: - Patricia Jabo

This entry was recorded on Saturday, 2 March 2002 at 00:34.