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1998 Williamson County Queries
1920 U.S. Census/Vitals. Where could I find the census for Marion, IL for the year 1920? Also vitals?
Donita Randolph
karry@worldnet.att.net
ABSHER (ABSHEAR/ABSHIR/etc), 1800s. Looking for parents of
Lytle (or Litle) M. P. ABSHER born 1823 in Allen Co. KY, died 1888 in
Sumner Co., TN, married Mahala T. DURHAM in 1846. He had 8 siblings:
(1) Harlen M. b 1821 d. 1887 in Williamson Co. IL, (2) Sirelda b. ca
1825 d. unknown in IL married a CLINE, (3) Susan b. bef 1850 d. unknown
in IL m. Eli GRAVES, (4) John Rumsey b. 1831 d. 1913 in Sumner Co., TN
m: Ellen BORDERS, then Mary CLARK, (5) Sarah Jane ABSHER b. ca 1834 d.
unknown in IL m: a TURNER, (6) Patience L. b. 1836 d. 1912 in Marion,
IL m: Charles S PARKS, (7) Samuel S. b.ca 1838 d. unknown in probably
IL m: Eliza A. and (8) William Henry b. 1840 d. 1904 in Williamson Co.,
IL. All siblings born in KY and migrated to Illinois except John
Rumsey. Lytle moved to Illinois around 1850, returned to KY around
1854, then went back to Williamson Co., IL in 1858, from where he
served in the Union Army. He and his family went back to the Allen Co.,
KY/Sumner Co., TN area
in 1866 where he remained until his death in 1888. I have run into a
complete blank wall in trying to identify Lytleís parents and would
very much appreciate any info that might help me solve this puzzle.
Bill Harvey
BILLHAR777@aol.com
ADAMS, early 1900s. I'm searching for information on my
grandparents, William Barry ADAMS and Posie LUCAS Adams. They lived in
Herrin from the 1920's to 1950's. They were from Alabama originally. I
also believe they had relatives living there. My father also William B.
Adams graduated from Herrin High School in 1931. He married Lucilles
SHORES in 1932 and they had a daughter Patricia Ann Adams. I don't have
any information on my grandfather. Any information anyone can give me
is greatly appreciated.
Nancy Merriman
Nanciann@aol.com
ALEXANDER, no dates. I am looking for information on the
ALEXANDER family. My great-grandfather's name was Dolpha and he used to
own a gas station in
Marion. He married Ethel BURRIS. I know that his father's name was John
and his mother's name was Nancy (Nannie) VAUGHN. Dolpha had at least
one brother (James) and two sisters and they lived on a farm. My dad
says it was known as the Alexander farm. It is supposed to be located
just outside of Marion and it may be where some of my family is buried.
I would appreciate any info on any member of my family or where I can
research this information because I will be visiting there soon. Thank
you.
Jan Pinney
PINNEY72097@webtv.net
ANDERSON, NICELY, 1800s. My gr-grandmother was Mary Delila
(sp?) ANDERSON, born 9/8/1859 in Williamson County, IL near Creal
Springs. She had a sister Maranda Josephine (Josie) Anderson (DOB/POB
unknown). Mary married James
Caliway (sp?) NICELY, and her sister Josie married James Nicely's
brother Jonah Nicely. Looking for any info on these two families. I
have a little bit more on Andersons than I do Nicelys. Apparently James
left home about age 16 because of mean father (family story) and later
went back and got mother (name unknown). Info on Nicely family was
never passed down on James Nicely's side of family. I am new at
genealogy and would appreciate any help. Also any info on James Malare
(Mallory?) Anderson who served in Co. B, 1st Regiment during
Mexican War.
Cathy Thorne
rthorne1@gte.net
ARNETT, RAWLS/RALLS, early 1800s. Nathan Arnett c1760 came
from Robertson Co, Tenn in 1814 and lived on Eight Mile Prairie and had
sons Alexander c 1809 who
married Elizabeth RAWLS/RALLS c. 1810 daughter of Luke Ralls. Lived in
Williamson Co, 1840. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Suzanne Kaley
kaleys@email.msn.com
ARNOLD, CHILDERS, COX, HURST, CHITTY, 1800s. The Hezekiah
ARNOLD family were living in Franklin County, IL in 1830, and were in
the the area that became Williamson County. Hezekiah is listed in the
1840, 1850 and 1860 Williamson County Census. His known children were:
Ebenezer Arnold married Elizabeth CHILDERS (1840) and Elizabeth T. COX
(1841); Mary Arnold married William Childers (1838) and Gabriel Wiley
Cox (1848); Emily Jane (Millie) Arnold married John HURST (1846); James
M. Arnold married Sarah Cox (1843); William D. Arnold married Elizabeth
Jane CHITTY (1852); Thomas Arnold and Benjamin Franklin Arnold. I would
appreciate any information on any of these families and have much to
share. Would also appreciate information on other Arnold families in
the area of Williamson,Saline, Gallatin and Franklin Counties,
particulary the families of Aaron and James Arnold.
Linda Arnold
BArnold147@aol.com
ARNOLD, FREDWELL, 1800s. We are looking for information about
Logan
ARNOLD who lived in Williamson County. We know one of his daughters was
born there March 15, 1854. Her name was Narcissus Jane Arnold and she
later married a Hugh FREDWELL. We do not know Logan's wife's name but
some of the other ARNOLD children were: George, Joe, John, Gabriel, and
my husband's grandfather - James Logan Arnold. Any information would be
helpful.
Jim and Karen Arnel (note spelling of last name changed)
ARNEL@prodigy.net
BAGGOTT, 1800s. Seeking information on James R. BAGGOTT, born
about 1825 in TN. Married 30 December 1841 in Williamson County to Mary
Ann BIGGS born about 1826 in IL. In 1850 they were living in Williamson
Co., IL; in 1870, they were living in Montague Co., TX. Their children
included Lidia C. born abt 1843 in IL; Sarah Elizabeth, born 22
September, 1844 in Williamson County, Illinois, died 20 May, 1940 in
Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, married Abraham Boiler ALLEN 11
April, 1861 in Texas; Vanica (?) I., born abt. 1847 in IL; Mary A.,
born abt. 1849 in IL; William born abt. 1852 in IL; James M., born abt.
1856 in IL; Clarinda , born abt. 1857 in IL; Dora , born abt. 1859 in
TX; Emma, born abt. 1863 in TX, married ? MOON; Franklin , born abt.
1867 in TX; Hilliard , born August 1869 in TX. They may have had other
children as I could not find the census record for this family in 1860.
Any information appreciated.
Sara Binkley Tarpley
kena159@aol.com
ASA, late 1800s/early 1900s. I am seeking information on
James ASA who died in Williamson Co, IL in 1904. He was married to Mary
J. REYNOLDS in 1877. They lived in or near Marion, IL at the time of
his death. He had a daughter, Rachel, who married a BRADLEY. They also
resided in Williamson Co., IL. Any information would be greatly
appreciated.
Dona Bradley
sbradley@tir.com
BARNHILL , CONNELLY/CONLEY, 1900s. Horace Granville BARNHILL
b. Mar 19, 1864 Pendleton Co.,KY and Margaret Ann CONNELLY/CONLEY b.
Sep 13, 1866 Pendleton Co.,KY. married Dec 22, 1885 Pendleton Co.,KY.
Shortly after the Civil War they came to Illinois and lived in Iuka,
Marion Co. Around 1900 they moved to Herrin, Williamson Co. Horace and
Margaret Ann had eight children: Mable Ann, Joel William, Lloyd Walter,
Mary Millicent, Charles, Maud, George and Margaret. Margaret Ann
(Connelly/Conley) Barnhill died Nov 9, 1920 in Herrin. Horace Granville
Barnhill died Oct. 19, 1938 in Herrin. Will share information.
Barbara Little
wally@dpc.net
BARR, late 1800s/early 1900s. Searching for information relating to James A. BARR who lived in Williamson Co, Ill from about 1875 to 1915. He was born in
Ireland and first married to Agnes (?), then to Elizabeth GRIMES. Would
appreciate any information or clue as to his parents or where he came
from.
Jama Richardson
jjrichardson@worldnet.att.net
BAYLESS, THROGMORTON, 1800s / 1900s. I am searching for any
and all information about the BAYLESS and THROGMORTON families in the
Williamson Co., IL area. My great-great grandmother was Throgmorton
born at Wolf Creek, IL and married Richard Young Bayless before moving
to St. Clair Co., IL. Daniel P. Bayless and his wife, Lydia Jane
HARE/HAIRE/HAER died in Williamson Co., Il around the turn of the
century. Are they listed in any cemetery books? Any help would be
greatly appreciated.
Rhoby Wayne Rasch
phbor@fiai.net
BELCHER, late 1800s. Am seeking information on my
great-grandfather, William A. BELCHER, son of Richard M. Belcher and
Sarah C. BILES, whose fate is unknown. He disappeared at age of about
32 years in about 1890-92 and he left his wife, Cynthia E. MOORE,
daughter of Samuel Moore and Sarah GODDARD, and 5 children. She was
remarried to a John CLARK, a civil war veteran, in about 1893; they
bore a daughter, Maude, March 1894. That year John Clark died from
tuberculosis; according to the 1900 census Cynthia CLARK had been a
widow for 6 years. In 1900-02 Cynthia had to give up her daughter,
Maude, to her relatives on account of poor health. She was a member of
the Rag Shake Church which was moved to its present location at
Johnston City. Its name is the Church of Christ or the Christian
Church.
Howard W. Jones
hwjones@ameritech.net
BEVEL, 1800s. Looking for anything on Robert BEVEL of
Williamson Co. Especially something that would give his relationship to
Daniel Bevel of Union Co.
Robert lived and owned land in the county from the early to mid 1800s.
Thanks.
Daniel A Norgard
dnorgard@lankaster.com
BURTON, TARR, 1800s. My great-grandmother, Lillias J. BURTON
was born in Marion, Williamson Co., IL on 28 Dec 1851. She was the
daughter of David Absolom Burton (1832-1882) and Elizabeth TARR
(1850-1906), who came from Posey Co., IN. Other siblings of Lillias
were: Christie Ann (1853-1854), John Allen David (1857) & Euphemia
Ann (1861). Lillias later moved to Marble Hill, Bollinger Co., MO and
became the 3rd wife of widower Asa C. KETCHUM in 1872. After his death
in 1881, she remarried to another widower, George R. McCORKELL
(originally McCORKLE) and became his 3rd wife also in 1883 (KS). See my
genealogical web site at
http://members.aol.com/AsaKetchum/.
Bob Addleman
BobAdleman@aol.com
BUTTS, DUNN, PRICE, PRESLEY, 1800s. Searching for info on
Monroe BUTTS, born 16 Dec 1888, Williamson County. Son of John Butts,
born about 1837, died 4 Oct 1895, Williamson County; and Dicey DUNN,
born 5 Jul 1855, Williamson County, daughter of James or John Dunn,
born about 1812 and Polly born about 1813. Monroe Butts married Sallie
PRICE, born 21 Mar 1890, daughter of John Thomas Price, born 5 Mar
1859, Providence KY and Molly PRESLEY, born 10 Feb 1863, Webster
County, KY. Will exchange info
JoAnn Hall
jhall@multipro.com
CAMPBELL and HALL Family Cemeteries. I am trying to locate
the CAMPBELL and HALL Family Cemeteries in Williamson County, IL. Would
also appreciate directions on how to reach both cemeteries. Please
contact me.
Judy Carlson
normcarlson@sprintmail.com
CARR, 1800s. William W. CARR married Prudilla ? between
1858-60. Prudilla's surname may very well be FIVEASH/FIVASH. If anyone
has marriage records for Williamson County I would appreciate a lookup.
Thanks.
Betty Martz
betmar@rockisland.com
CARVER, 1800s. Looking for relatives of John CARVER, born 1832? He appears on the 1860 Williamson Co. Census. Thank you.
William McCarver
maineguy@pivot.net
CHANDLER, RICHARDSON, 1800s. I'm looking for assistance in
helping me fill in the data gaps on the family group described here.
I'll gladly share my data, notes and sources. I'm particularly
interested in establishing the relationship between James and John
RICHARDSON. Are they brothers, father and son or totally unrelated?
They are both suspected of marrying the CHANDLER sisters in Franklin
Co., OH and moving to Williamson Co., IL in about 1840. Both families
are enumerated in the 1850 Williamson Co., IL census: Jacob Chandler,
born 1777 in Chester County, PA; died 1834 in Franklin County, OH.
Married Elizabeth ABRAMS (born 1781; died 1845 in Frankoin County, OH).
The couple had 12 children: (1) Margaret, born 1804; died Feb 1842;
married John WATSON; (2) Elner "Ellen" born 1805 PA; died May 1871
Williamson Co., IL; married James RICHARDSON (children of this couple
include Elizabeth, Samuel Rankin, Margaret, Martha, Susan Rebecca, Mary
Ellen); (3) Elizabeth born 1807, died
1809; (4) James Rankin born 1809, died 1825; (5) Mary born 1811, died
1886; (6) Susan, born 1833, died 1855, married Joseph DELAINE; (7)
Eliza Jane, born 1815, died 1882, married Lepie Delaine; (8) Sarah Ann,
born 1817, died 1870, married John Richardson, born 1816 OH (children
of this couple include Elizabeth I., James R., George W., Frances M.,
Winfield S); (9) Rebecca W. born 3 April 1820, married Samuel SPERRY;
(10) Rachael, born 1823; (11) Nancy, born 1826, died 1885, married John
ROWES; (12) Maria Louisa, born 1829, died 1853, married William DIMICK.
Please consider passing my name and address to anyone researching these
families. Thanks.
Jim Young
myoung@icok.net
CLARIDA, BURNETT, and CAMPBELL, 1800s. These families lived
in Smith Co, TN and Williamson Co, IL. I am researching the families of
William T. CLARIDA and his wife Elizabeth, James R. BURNETT and his
wife Mary J., and Manning CAMPBELL, Sr. and his wife Sarah. My
great-grandfather, Thomas Clarida, b. 1842-44, married first ?. Presume
she died- three children were left: James, b. 1865, Sarah, b. 1867,
Mary K., b.1871. Thomas married second, April 30, 1874 Mary Elizabeth
Burnett b. 1852. They had seven sons: Herman, b. February 1875, Samuel
Scott, b. August 1879, Milo Joseph, b. February 1882, Luther F.,
b.October 1884, George Douglas, b. December 1886, Earnest, b. October
1889, Robert Earl, b. December 1892. I would like to correspond with
any descendants of their children and exchange information with
researchers. I am also interested in the Thomas Houston BURNETT family,
and Drury D. CLARDY/Clarida.
Joanne Clarida Shrout
1908 North York St.
Independence, MO 64058
JoClarida@aol.com
CLELLAND, 1900s. I am looking for information on Robert
CLELLAND and his family. Robert was born March 9, 1906 in South
Wilmington, IL. He was the son
of Mr. & Mrs. David Clelland. He moved with his parents to Johnston
City when he was a small boy. He attended high school there. He was
unusually prominent in high school athletics and made a name for
himself in southern Illinois sports. He moved to Tovey about 1932 and
lived with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas FOSTER. He worked
at Peabody Mine #9. He was the police magistrate of Tovey. He had one
sister and a brother, Clyde. His father died and his mother married
George DAVIS. Robert was shot to death in June 1937 in the Titanic
Tavern in Tovey, IL. . He was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery at Marion,
IL. Any help you can give me on this man or his family would be greatly
appreciated.
Diantha Sarver
dsarver@mtco.com
CLEMENS, 1800s. Looking for information about William Wallace
CLEMENS, b. 1839 in KY, son of Jonathon R. and Minerva ROBERTSON
Clemens. Moved to Williamson
Co., IL and practiced law. Any information appreciated. Mr. Clemens was
my great-great-grandfather's brother.
Cheryl B. Cossey
cbcossey@shawneelink.com
COLEMAN, late 1800s. I am doing research on the COLEMAN
family. Allen Pinkerton Coleman was born in or around Wayside, IL on
July 29, 1888. He married Ellen Rhoda TREECE who was also born in or
around Wayside on August 5, 1891. They had six children: Aurthur b
1910, Alegra, Elizabeth, Ralph, Clarence and Charles b August 10, 1931.
Any help in this search would be greatly appreciated.
Michael Schmidt
Fmschmidt@aol.com
COWGER, early 1800s. I am searching for Asa Knighter COWGER
born 1806 in TN (pos. Cumberland Co.) md Nancy CROT or KREBS born in
TN? This family moved to Williamson Co IL before 1840. 2nd marriage for
Asa was Anna Marie STEVENSON. They were farmers and one residents was
the Attilla Post Office in Williamson Co. Anyone knowing anything about
these families would be appreciated.
Bonnie (Cowger) Ferguson
jacboni@aol.com
CREATH, 1910. I am looking for information on a mining
accident that happened in Herrin about 1910. Arloney CREATH, a mining
inspector, was killed in the collapse of the mine.
Donna Przecha
DonnaPrz@aol.com
CRIPPS, 1800s. Samuel CRIPPS who died 2 Dec 1865 Williamson
Co IL is believed to be a son of John Cripps who settled Union Co IL.
Samuel married (1) Emmaline DUNCAN - there are no known children from
this marriage. Samuel married (2) Cynthia PIKE, daughter of John Pike.
From the second marriage Samuel had the following
children: (1) Simpson Cripps b. 1838/9 died of chlorea on way home from
Civil War
(2) Thomas Newton Cripps b. abt 1840 married Mary L. DENNING, (3) James
Cripps b.
abt 1841 - died Ft Donelson TN (4) Ezariah J. Cripps b. abt 1843 d. abt
1860/65 (5) Sarah E. Cripps b. abt 1845 d. abt 1860/65 (6) William J.
Cripps
b. abt 1848 d. Nov 1849 (7) Mary Cripps b. abt 1849 married John
WATKINS (8) Lydia
Eleanor Cripps b. 4 Jul 1853 d. 1886 married Joseph Hardin DAVIS (9)
Samuel P.
Cripps b. abt 1856 d. 1936. I would like to prove or disprove Samuel as
the
son of John Cripps and would also like to contact any descendants who
might
have additional information.
Jane Ellis
Sille1937@aol.com
CROW, no dates. I am seeking info on a Jesse CROW who married
in Williamson Co, possibly to a Sarah ARMSTRONG. My late mother always
said he was married to a
Lydia PHILKINS (spelling?) so perhaps there was more than one marriage.
He apparently moved to DeSoto Ill, as he had a son William Wesley born
there. I have an old autograph book owned by W.W.'s wife, Mary Melissa,
and there is writing in it, by cousins John, Hiram and a Molly Crow.
Any info on Jesse Crow will sure be appreciated.
Dot Jamison
djamison@casscomm.com
DAVIS and PLOWMAN, 1800s. Martin H. DAVIS married Dicey
PLOWMAN in Vienna, IL on 24 Feb 1838. In 1840 census he is listed in
Williamson Co. He was also listed in Civil War Vet. as 1st Artillery
and 2nd Artillery - residence Mulford and New Mulford. There were at
least two children to this marriage - Joe, who married Emily, and Elisa
Parazade 1-(Miles N. BURKLOW) 2(Luther Marion WILLIAMS). Anyone out
there with information or a connection to Martin H. Davis or Dicey
Plowman? Dicey is also related to HOMER in some way,
possible George HOMER and John Plowman. Thanks!
Sherry Ohm
rohm@wic.net
DAWSON, 1800s. Allen DAWSON of Franklin County, IL had two
sons: John and Duly M. Dawson. John and Duly M. supposedly moved to
Williamson County, IL in the latter part of the 1800's. Duly Dawson
married a lady named Ellen or Tennie G. I would be excited to receive
any information on any Dawson families that settled in the Williamson
Co.,1830's to mid 1900's.
Kent Jensen
kjensen@ridgeview.org
DENNY, HELM, GAUNT, late 1800s. William Peter DENNY and wife
Sarah HELM (mother was Elizabeth GAUNT) left McCracken Co., KY after
1880. There is a picture taken of son, John Thomas Denny from H.
Livingston Photography in Creal Springs during that
time frame. I am looking for any information regarding any Denny, Helm,
or Gaunt names as that is where they may have lived.
Dr. Barbara D. George
bdgeorge@ktc.com
DITMORE, 1800s. I am searching for my great-great
grandparents, John and Mary DITMORE. John was born in Tennessee (McMinn
County?) in 1823. Mary (surname
unknown) was also born in Tennessee (McMinn County?) in 1829. They were
in Williamson County by 1860-1870 and they or at least their son Robert
E. Ditmore moved to Scurry County, Texas by 1894. There are those in
the family who claim that one or both of them were of Cherokee blood.
Williamson County is on the Northern Trail of Tears route. Is this how
they
ended up in Illinois from Tennessee? Another source says that Robert E.
Ditmore was 1/8 Cherokee. Can you help me? I will be happy to share any
other information I can provide
for other queries. Thank you.
Randy Ditmore
6713 Mobud Drive
Houston, TX 77074
rditmore@earthlink.net
DUGGER, RENDLEMANearly 1900s. I am looking forward to any
information on my mother -in-law's family. She was born and raised in
or near Herrin and Marion. Her maiden name is Dorothy Lee RENDLEMAN.
She was orphaned at a young age by her parents. Her parents names are
Noel Rendleman and Myrtle Elizabeth DUGGER Rendleman; she thinks they
both died of tuberculosis. She is 71 years old. I know she had an older
sister Nancy and a brother James. If you can find out anymore about her
parents, and especially grandparents or further, I would really
appreciate it. I want to give it to her for her birthday present.
Thanks.
Eveleen Livermore
JLivermore@aol.com
EARP, late 1800s. I am looking for information about Arizona EARP listed in the Williamson Co. census index for 1870.
Donald E. Buck
dbuck@lightspeed.net
Egypt, Illinois. Is Egypt, Illinois in Williamson County?.
The birthplace of the ancestor that I am seeking is listed on his death
certificate as Egypt, Illinois. What is the basis for the Lake of Egypt
name? Was there actually a town there or has some name of a town been
changed? The timefame is 1870' the name is Joseph KEYS, and his father
is John. The mother of Joseph Elwood Keys is Lucinda McGUIRE Keys. I
understand that there are Keys in Williamson County. Thanks.
Beverly King
jandbking@earthlink.net
Egyptian Press Newspaper. I am wondering if there is an
archive of this newspaper from about February 1889. This newspaper is
supposed to have been printed and published in Williamson Co.,
Illinois. My great-grandfather used this newspaper to advertise the
divorce from his wife, Isabelle (GARDENHIRE) McCONNELL. The reason for
the divorce was adultery. If anybody has hints or clues about this
newspaper, I would appreciate it.
David Browning
browning@cnnw.net
EIGHT MILE PRAIRIE. I am looking for a place by the name of
Eight Mile Prairie. I was told it is in Williamson County. Anybody know
anything about this place? Possibly existed in the late 1800's - early
1900's. Thanks.
Pat Barnett
padwlm@midamer.net
EUBANKS, early 1800s. Need help with the following; if you
can add or
connect to the following, please reply. Martha Elizabeth EUBANKS (nee
TAWNEY), born December 24, 1798 in Abington, VA; died January 6, 1888
in Marion, Williamson County, IL.
Nancy ASKEW or ASCUE (nee LEE), born 1822 in IL; died in Creal Springs,
Williamson County, IL. Nancy's first husband was Lysander Eubanks.
Frances
Marion Eubanks, born July 1849 in Williamson County, IL.
Jerry Tarvin
1013 E. Thompson Street
Taylorville, Il 62568-2344
jtarvin@chipsnet.com
FARR, TURNER and MANDRELL, 1800s. My g-g-grandfather, John
Wesley FARR, married a Milly TURNER in Williamson County. They had
several children. After she passed away, he married my g-g-grandmother,
Mary Jane MANDRELL, in Saline County. Who are his parents? Is Seth
Mandrell in the 1850 Williamson County census kin to Mary
Jane Mandrell?
Robin Tyree
mtyree@swbell.net
FLOWERS, late 1800s. Seeking any information on William
FLOWERS and family found in Williamson Co., IL on the 1870 and 1880 Fed
censuses. William's wife was Sarah ?. 1870 shows he 41 yrs she 41 yrs
both br in TN. Children: Harrison 18 br IL, Paulina 13 br IL, Henry 10
br IL, Lora 8 br IL, Nancy 7 br IL, Monro 4 br IL, Lesander 1 br IL and
MORRIS, Susan 3 br IL. Any info on this group or possible connections
greatly appreciated. Especially marriage record for daug Paulina br abt
1857. Believe this maybe my gr-grandmother AKA Plina FLOWERS. She wed a
John RICH prior to 1882 somewhere in IL.
Jean Anne Rich Giliberto
jeanag@aol.com
FRIZZELL, BALTIMORE,GOSNELL, 1900s. Searching for descendants
of Austin FRIZZELL and Sally SMITH Frizzell, who came to the Herrin
area about 1910. Their daughter, Sarah Frizzell WATLEY was my great
grandmother. Other siblings and their married names ( in the Herrin
area) were Cresie Frizzell BALTIMORE ( she later married Pete Gosnell)
and Cora Frizzell (was blind and did marry until very late in life.)
Sally died about 1911 and Austin married Jane Rice. Where are Austin,
Sally, Jane, or any other descendants buried. Austin's son, William
Obey Frizzell returned to Tennessee. His Herrin area descendants were
Beulah Frizzell Pedigo, Sarah Frizzell Rudolph, and Austin and Mellie
Osborne Frizzell. Obey ( Dood) Frizzell still lives in the Herrin area
as well as some of Sarah Rudolph's descendants. Any info will be much
appreciated!
Tim Lewis
a0715@multipro.com
FRY / FRYE, STUMPF, 1800s. I am looking for information on
George FRY/FRYE born 1854 in Werten-berg, Germany. His family came to
Williamson County by 1860. Who were his parents? I believe his father
may have been Jacob. Did they come directly from Germany or by way of
somewhere else in the US? George's wife, Anna STUMPF, came from Hessen
Darmstadt, Germany. Her father was John Casper Stumpf. Who were his
parents and who was Anna's mother? I am interested in any information
on these families.
Marilyn Otey
amotey@primary.net
GARRETT, BARHAM, early 1900s. Looking for information on my
father's parents. My father was born in Marion on May 10, 1915. His
parents' names were Charles B. GARRETT and Hattie BARHAM Garrett. They
lived at 306 E. Reeves. Charles was a coal miner. A doctor or mid-wife
by the name of L. L. FOWLER delivered my dad, James Roy Garrett.
James C. Garrett
bulldog@freeway.net
GRABLE / HENDERSON, early 1900s. Johnston City, IL. Looking for info on a mining accident that killed Edward Grable and Marshall Henderson around
1913-1916. Ant info on GRABLE or HENDERSON families would be appreciated.
Michelle Grable Cooke
autoimagers@earthlink.net
GREENEY, no dates. Seeking information on GREENEY family & descendants of Marion, Johnson City & Pittsburg in Williamson Co., IL.
June Matthys McDowall
JMatthys@aol.com
HALL, ROSE, CAMPBELL, ANDRUS, 1800s. I am looking for any
information on
the HALL Family, Isaac b. in Georgia married Sarah CAMPBELL (b. in
Illinois) in the 1850's, I believe in Williamson County. There children
born in Williamson County were: Frank b. about 1857; Martha b. about
1861, married Micajah ROSE from Pope County; William b. abt. 1863 Grant
b. abt. 1865 Julia b. abt. 1869, married ? ANDRUS; Robert b. abt. 1872;
and Marion b. abt. 1873; I would also, like to know if Stonefort is
located in Williamson county? All information would be appreciated.
Judy Carlson
normcarlson@sprintmail.com
HARRISON / HUDGENS, 1800s. Searching for information about
Cudworth HARRISON who appears in the 1840 census for Williamson County,
Illinois. In 1840 Cudworth Harrison was living next to William HUDGENS.
Is Cudworth Harrison the father of Susan Harrison who married Henry H.
Hudgens, son of William Hudgens, in November 1836 in Franklin County
Illinois? Cudworth Harrison also appears in the 1818 and 1820 Franklin
County Illinois census. Any help would be very much appreciated! Thanks.
Jane I. Bryant
Jib3500@aol.com
HAUGHNEE, late 1800s / early 1900s. I am looking for
information about Sylvester and Catherine HAUGHEE and their
descendants. Sylvester and Catherine lived in the Herrin area and he
worked in the mines in the area as did his sons Ralph and Alec. Alec
(or Alex) married Julia McNEILL, my grandparents, had a son Robert in
1916. Dad, Robert, attended Carterville High School, joined the Navy
during the Depression and moved to Seattle. Are there any death
records, where do I write, how do I find out more about the early coal
miners?
Sandra Haughee Robison
robisont-s@worldnet.att.net
HEAD, LOCKLEAR, 1800s. My great aunt Lora D. HEAD was born in
Williamson Co in 1878 to Lovet W. Head and Mary Ann LOCKLEAR. She had a
son named Freddy HILL. Believe she died around 1930's in an
institution, she was my grandmothers sister. Any help locating were she
was buried would be appreciated. Her father and brother are in Calicott
Cemetery. Information possibly were her grandfather William P. Head is
buried would also be appreciated or any Locklear burials also. Check
out my website at
http://www.geocities.com/heartland/bluffs/6882. Thanks.
Pat Ramsey Chitty
patty@i1.net
HIGGINS, late 1800s/early 1900s. Seeking information on
Campbell HIGGINS born 3/16/1886 in Soddy, TN, died 4/17/1929 in Herrin,
IL. He was a coal miner and worked at
Madison #9 (where was this coal mine located?). He was a WWI vet,
(drill sargent) and was a member of Herrins Prairie Post #645 (card
dated 1927). He was married to Mary (nee) PROVENCE, his parents were
Mr. and Mrs. James HIGGINS of Soddy,TN and was survived by his mother,
two brothers and five sisters (mostly all still in TN at the time). I'd
like to find info or sources of info that will help me flesh out his
life.
Amy Pauw
tio@foothill.net
HILL (no dates). I'm researching the HILL family. A
Mr. Austin Hill was my great-grandfather and lived in Marion. My
grandmother's brother was a dentist in Marion with the last name of
Hill. Any help would be appreciated.
Ransom Daly
hspirit@swbell.net
HISTORY OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL. Does anyone have the
"History of Williamson County, IL"??? I have been told there is
information concerning my g-g-grandfather, Harmon WHITACRE in it. I
would love to hear what it has to say. Visit my website at
http://www.jps.net/creising. Thanks.
Cathy (Whitacre) Reisinger
creising@jps.net
HUCK, early 1800s. Need information regarding German-language
Protestant church in Williamson County Illinois, to which Heinrich
Jacob HUCK (often pronounced and written "Hook") belonged at the time
of his death 4/6/1833. He is buried in Baiar Cemetery, Lake Creek Twp,
Sect 17 Williamson County. How would I obtain the death records of this
church? Any ideas or clues as to procedure greatly appreciated.
Mary Davidson
mdavidson@saltspring.com
IMPSON, 1800s. I am searching for information on the IMPSON
family(ies) listed on the 1870 Williamson County, Census. Family
members: James, John, Mary, Milly,
Nancy, Thomas, etc. Thomas H. was in the 81st Infantry, Company G from
Fredonia, Illinois.
Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Gayle Kinney
5kbz@bayou.com
JAMES, no dates. I am seeking any information on a newspaper
article about a bar that Jesse JAMES (James and Younger gang ) happened
to drink on. The article mentioned a bar/lounge called the San
Francisco. This article was published within the last 10 years. This
bar was supposed to be in the town of Herrin. To make a long story
short, my sister purchased this bar and backbar a number of years ago.
This bar his very large and appears to be very old. If you may have any
suggestions in trying to obtain information please contact me. Thanks.
Richard Lindermark
TIndermark@aol.com
JONES CEMETERY. Trying to identify the location of the "Jones
Cemetery" in Williamson County, possibly in the Marion or Saline Creek
or Palzo areas, which was being used for burials circa 1881.
Robert Downen
rdownen@erols.com
KELLEY, RIGGS, 1800s. Looking for information on Nathan R.
KELLEY, b. 1812/1816 in McMinn Co. TN. Wife: Edith RIGGS b. 1815/1819
in NC. Last known Nathan's family was found in the 1860 Williamson
County, IL census. Children: Rhody C.; John W. G.; Mary Ann; Nancy J.
James B. Any help appreciated. Joe L. Miller Home Page:
http://www.netins.net/showcase/pinnellnet/.
Joe L. Miller
mio@netins.net
KINCHELOE, BURLISON, 1800s. I am trying to locate the parents
of Arthur G. KINCHELOE born 18 November ? in Williamson Co. IL. His
wife was Ona D. BURLISON born 25 Nov. 1855 in Williamson Co. also.
Thelma Kincheloe
Tgkbiles@aol.com
KING, WHITE, 1800s. I am looking for information about
Adie/Abie KING, father James Clement King, mother Lucinda WHITE married
in Williamson County in 1857. Children from that marriage are William
born about 1858, Adie/Abie born about 1861, Julia born about 1862, and
George born 1865. Last trace was in 1870 Census of Williamson County. I
am the great-granddaughter of George and Rebecca ROBERTS King. I have
information about all children except Abie/Adie. Thank you for any help.
Betty Moake
bilbet@worldnet.att.net
LITTLE / HILL, no dates. I'm looking for information regarding the
LITTLE family and HILL family in Crainville and Carterville, Ill. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Ransom Daly
hspirit@swbell.net
LOWERY/LOWREY, 1800s. Researching family of James
LOWERY/LOWREY who came to Williamson County from NC and Tennessee
during the 1830s or 1840s. He
died in Williamson Co. in 1855. Thought to have at least ten children,
who married into the DAVIS, CASEY, LEWIS, EATON, ANDERSON, GARNER,
KEYS, TANNER, KLOPE, and McDONALD families in Williamson County.
Willing to exchange data on family origins and descendants.
Robert Downen
rdownen@erols.com
LOWRY, CULP, CHISM, KOONTZ / KOONCE, 1800s. Thomas Jesse
LOWRY (also seen as LOWERY) (my great-grandfather), was born about 1835
in Tennessee. He married Mary Ann CULP in 1861, Franklin County,
Illinois. Mary Ann Culp was the daughter of Milton and Louisa Culp of
Franklin County, IL. Thomas Jesse Lowry and Mary Ann Culp settled in
the western precinct of Williamson County, Illinois, where they and
children are found on the 1870 and 1880 Census. Thomas Jesse Lowry and
Mary Ann Culp had the following children: Thomas Jesse Jr., born 1864,
Sedessia Arnetta, born 1868, Joseph Aloin (Alvin?) Ceymore, born 1869,
Willis Milo and William J (twins), born 1873, Miles, and Noah. My
grandfather was one of the twins, Willis Milo Lowry. He married Laura
Belle CHISM of Tunnel Hill, Illinois. Laura Belle Chism is the daughter
of Edmon "Edward" Chism and Martha/Margaret Jane KOONTZ (Margaret Jane
Koontz's mother was Sena Koontz, who was I believe Creek Indian).
Willis Milo Lowry and Laura Belle Chism settled in Union County, Ill.,
where they had the following children: Elizabeth (Lizzie), Howard (died
young), Mabel, Ethel, Albert, Margaret, Willard and my father, Ray
Edward Lowry, born March 17, 1916. Would like to correspond with others
working on these family lines. Especially important to me is to find
Thomas Jesse Lowry's parents names--they were both from Tennessee, and
would have been born around or possibly before 1800. The Lowrys were
Scots-Irish and possibly Cherokee-mixed.
Shannon Lowry
4106 Devon Court
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
slowry@mailexcite.com
MARCUM, early 1900s. If anyone has an extract of the 1920
census would you please look up and return any information contained in
the entry for Ed or Emily MARCUM
(man and wife). They lived in Jeffrey for some period of time and then
moved to Buckner, which I think is in a different county. Any help will
be greatly appreciated.
Ed Smith
e3p6n5nb@coastalnet.com
MATHEWS/MATHIS/MATTHEWS, 1800s. Looking for info on the
descendants of John N. MATHEWS/MATHIS/MATTHEWS (b. ca. 1833, AL) . John
supposedly lost both hands aboard the USS Alfred Robb during the CW and
was sent to Mound City hospital where he met and married second wife,
Esther (Easter) Jane GRANT, who was a nurse and CW widow. John &
Esther are listed in the 1880 census (surname spelled "Mathews") in
Crab Orchard Precinct with children James R. (b. 1860, TN), Addie (b.
1862, TN), Frank (b. 1866, IL), Lula (b. 1868, IL), Laura (b. 1870, IL)
and Richard (b. 1871, IL). Any info on ANY of these individuals would
be greatly appreciated.
Gary L. Matthews
intergra@cei.net
McCARVER / CARVER, 1800s. $50 reward for a positive
connection to the parents of William H. McCARVER, alias William
CARVER, a possible son of John McCarver. William H. McCarver was born
in Mason, TN in 1833. William appears in
Franklin County, IL around 1856. He worked for William KING as most
likely a farmhand. Then on December 24, 1856 he married the widow of
John H. REA, Mrs. Bassina HILL Rea. She is the daughter of William B.
Hill and Lucy ROBERTS. She was born in Warren County, TN in 1824.
William and Bassina were married at the home of Clinton and Mary
Robinson BROWN in the township of Crittendon, Franklin County.
Bassina had three children by John Rea: M.L. Rea , Abner Rea who
married Eviline Brown , and Eli Rea who married Emiline P. WOODS.
In 1861 he moves the family to Crab Orchard Williamson County. Their
neighbors in Crab Orchard were John M. JEWELL and Mrs. Margaret
Morrow Stewart Jewell. Margaret was at the birth of William and
Bassina's second child, John A. Logan McCarver , on June 6, 1861.
On November 26, 1861, William enlisted
in the Union Army in Col. John A. Logan's Regiment Co. "H" of the 31st
Infantry. William was under the command of Capt. O. Greenly in Cairo.
On January 15, 1862, John BULLOCK, a
23-year-old friend of William's, witnessed William being carried to a
private house being used as the company hospital, for William had been
kicked in the right leg, just above the knee by a government mule.
William was sent home by order of Capt. O. Greenly after being refused
duty by
the surgeon. We believe he took his family to Darden, Henderson
County, TN in the early part of 1863. Then returned to Williamson
County, IL, where he died on November 13, 1863 of complications
contributed to his leg wound.
William D. McCarver
maineguy@pivot.net
McNEILL and BLAIR, 1800s. I am looking for information
regarding the family of Thomas F. McNEILL and Sarah Simpson BLAIR that
moved to IL from TN in April 1861. Their children were Sarah T.;
Carolina Patience; Samuel Blair; Robert A.F.; Thomas F.; John Emery;
Fountain E. Pitts; Alex L. P.; and James W. They were born between 1826
and 1846 in Davidson Co., TN. They settled in several IL counties
including Jackson, Johnson and Williamson. There are at least five
births and seven deaths recorded in Williamson Co. and Jackson Co.
between 1879 and 1950 for them and their descendants. Related surnames
are BOOZER, DODDS, GILES, JACKSON, SCOTT, SHREFFLER, and WESLEY. The
location most often mentioned is Creal Springs. I would appreciate any
information regarding this family and will share the information that I
have.
Tom McNeill
Tomcneil@aol.com
MCPHERSON and GARRETT, 1800s. Looking for any information on
great-great
grandfather Stephen McPHERSON, born Oct. 31, 1834, near Atlanta, GA,
but was living in Williamson County by 1860. His first wife was
Elizabeth ? born in IL, and they had a daughter Mary, born about 1852.
I have no clue to his parents' names or any other info. His 2nd wife
was Mary Garrett, born Sept. 6, 1849, in Marion (city) to Joe GARRETT
and Margaret BURNS Garrett, both born in IL. I do know they had left
this area by 1870, and were living in Jackson County when my
great-grandmother, Mary "Mollie" was born , but Stephen died in Weave,
IL Oct. 9, 1914, and his wife, Mary, in Herrin , March 1, 1935. Both
are buried in Herrin Cemetery. All and any help greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Terri Harvey
doggiedaddy@webtv.net
MORSE / THOMANN / ERHART / EARHART, 1800s. Searching for
information on Jacob(?) (Jake) Huey MORSE born in Stonefort,IL on 8 Oct
1879. Parents and sibs unknown. Jake m Anna Rosetta THOMANN who was
also born in Stonefort on 22 Dec 1886, date and place of marriage
unknown. Anna's father was Joseph A. Thomann; her mother was Sibble
Augusta ERHART / EARHART.
Dewey Carter
cicimmig@sunset.net
MOSLEY / MOSELEY, late 1700s / early 1800s. Looking for
information on Drury MOSLEY / MOSELEY and Millie BURNETT Mosley. Both
were born in NC in 1757 and 1764, respectively and died in Williamson
County in 1847 and 1857, respectively. Children included: Benjamin L.,
Archy S. and Joseph L. The Mosley family lived in Callaway County, MO
before migrating to IL. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
James W. King
averal@webtv.net
NORMAN, 1800s. Searcing for Henry Newton NORMAN (b abt 1859,
possibly in Williamson, Illinois) and wife Annette POWELL (b abt 1864
possibly in Buffalo,
Dallas, Missouri). I think they lived around Fenton, St.Louis, Missouri
before moving to Geddes, Charles Mix, South Dakota, then Santa
Paula,Ventura, California. They had 3 children: Errett (b 1882 in
Missouri), Fenton (b 1888 in SD), and Nima (b 1899 in SD). Henry's
father may have been Hiram Norman. Civil War records place Hiram in
Williamson County. Any help in locating Henry and Annette or their
parents would be appreciated. Willing to share what I have. Thank you.
Linda Norman
lnorman@cc.wwu.edu
NOWLIN, 1800s. I am looking for any information about Joseph
Clark NOWLIN and his family, particularly daughter Nancy Clark Nowlin.
Joseph moved to Marion about 1852 from TN. He was the pastor of the
Christian Church. He died in Marion in 1855. Elizabeth, another
daughter of Joseph and his wife Mary, also died in Marion in 1855. I am
particularly interested in tracking daughters Nancy Clark Nowlin and
Salida Nowlin McGee of Shelby County, TN. Thanks to anyone who can help.
Alan A. Himmah
himmah@cwnet.com
NOWLIN, 1800s. I am looking for the ancesters of Joseph Clark
NOWLIN and his daughter Nancy Clark Nowlin. Joseph was a minister of
the Christian Church, moving to Marion in 1852. He died there in 1855.
Any information will be appreciated.
Alan A. Himmah
ahimmah@junio.com
PARKS, 1800s. Need information on Helen PARKS born in
Williamson County. Children born around 1875 in Saline County; she was
married to Samuel CUMMINS.
Sharon Grissette
sharon@techinfo.com
PARKS, 1800s. Seeking birthplace and parents of John PARKS,
born "Indian Territory" 10/1830, died Williamson County, IL October
1907. He married Mary Jane RUST -- where? She was born Graves County,
KY, 12/1832, a daughter of Joshua Rust, mother unknown. On 1900 census
John Parks states his mother born KY and father born TN.
Sandee J. Hanahan
SandeeTom@aol.com
PAYNE, CAMPBELL, late 1700s / early 1800s. I am looking for
information concerning Albert W O'DELL, born 11 April 1840 Walker Co,
GA, died 2 December 1907, possibly MO as he was buried there. Married
Elizabeth PAYNE, born 14 December 1839 in Williamson Co, IL, died 15
November 1910, St. Francois Co, MO. Most of the children - Mary
Elmandra, John W, James Hamilton, Joseph and Sarah E were born in
Massac Co, IL. The rest - Albert Burton, Martha Josephine, Emma
Elizabeth "Emely", William E, David Compton and Edward B were born in
Wayne Co, MO. Albert and Elizabeth married brother and sister Josiah
Payne and Mary Jane O'Dell. Am also looking for information regarding
Rhoda CAMPBELL born 1802 in SC, died 1867 in Massac Co, IL. Her parents
were Manning Campbell, Sr. and Sarah/Sallie. Unfortunately I don't have
a last name for Sarah, just that she was born about 1785 in Williamson
Co, IL. She married Josiah Payne. They were the parents of Josiah and
Elizabeth Payne listed above. Would
love to hear from anyone with
information regarding these families. Thanks.
C. Pinkston
CPnkstn@ix.netcom.com
PERRY, 1800s. I'm looking for information on Sarah Jane/Ann
PERRY, born about 1829 in Illinois. She married George D. OGLESBY in
1848 and the couple lived in Williamson
Co., IL. If anyone knows anything of Sarah's family, I'd be very
grateful. Thanks.
Linda LeClaire
linda_leclaire@email.msn.com
PERRY, MOAKE, late 1700s/early 1800s. William PERRY, born
1771 in SC, moved to Robertson and Sumner Counties, TN, then to
Williamson County, IL. He married Sarah MOAK/MOKE about 1790 in SC.
William died 1840 and Sarah died in 1845. They are buried in a Perry
cemetery at Marion, Williamson Co., IL. They were the parents of 14
children, several of whom moved to Williamson County with them. We
would like to hear from anyone with information about these families.
Who were William's parents in SC? Who were Sarah Moak/Moke's parents?
Joan Wells Pruett
jpruett@gateway.net
PETERSON, 1900s. Am searching for any information regarding
Henry L. PETERSON who lived in Herrin into the later part of the
1900's. Believe he had 2 daughters and wife's name was Cora V.
(BENSON). His family was originally from Hopkins County, Ky. He was my
great-uncle.
Jerry Peterson
Lpete1002@aol.com
PHILLIPS, NEILSON, CAGLE, early 1900s. Looking for
information on PHILLIPS from Williamson County, Creal Springs area.
James Marion Phillips my grandfather was married to Lucy Mcewen (not
sure of this name) approximately in the 1920s. They had Paul Phillips;
Doliver Phillips, born 1923 died 1993; Marion Phillips, born 1925 died
1987; and James Phillips, my father, born 1930. Lucy, who had a
daughter Martha by first marriage, died in childbirth with my father.
Also looking for NEILSON and CAGLE.
Tami Day
ZELDA3@prodigy.net
RAY, KING, BUFFORD, late 1800s. Looking for any information
on RAY, KING, BUFFORD families. Grandfather, John L. Ray born May, 1889
in Williamson Co. (around Marion or Creal Springs) to Thomas Monroe Ray
and Louisa Cordelia KING. John married Mary Louise BUFFORD. Thomas'
father was Greenbay (or Green?) Ray - spouse name unknown. They had the
following (known) children: Cora Iona, Auda E., James Alfred, Amon
Monroe, and Pearl Lucretia in addition to John. Any information would
be appreciated.
Regina Floyd
jeannie4@worldnet.att.net
REED, MURRAY, BECKERS, late 1800s. I am looking for my
father's family ancestors. My father was Woodrow REED (1917-1988). He
last lived in Pittsburg, IL. His parents were John Wesley Reed
(1880-1949) who married Mabel Belle MURRAY (1888-1987)
She was born and died in Williamson County. It is my understanding that
they lived in Creal Springs. John Wesley's Father was John Allen Reed
(born 1858 in Johnson City, IL). He married Imogene Murrie. My
grandmother Mabel Belle parents' were John Murray and Ellen BECKERS. I
would appreciate any help.
Terry Ceballos
tceballos@uta.edu
RICHARDSON, WHITE, PITCOCK, STEPHENS, WHITECOTTON, 1800s. I'm
searching for information on two RICHARDSON brothers: John born 1816
OH; and, Henry born 1827 OH. The brothers, John and Henry, were
enumerated in the 1850 Williamson Co., IL census living in the same
household. In the next household a widow, Ellen Richardson born 1805
PA, and her children were enumerated. Her children are: Elizabeth 1832
OH; Samuel 1834 OH married Emily PITCOCK; Margaret 1837 OH; Martha 1839
OH married Thomas STEPHENS; Susan B. 1841 IL; Mary E. 1844 IL married
Berry WHITECOTTON. John Richardson married Sarah WHITE about 1833 in
Gallia County, OH. She was 15 and he 17 yrs old. Their children are:
Elizabeth 1839; James R. 1841; George W. 1843; Francis M. (male) 1846;
and, Winfield S. (male) 1849. What is the relationship between the two
brothers and Ellen Richardson, widow? Who was her husband?
Jim Young
myoung@icok.net
RICHARDSON, PITCOCK, 1800s. Seeking information on Samuel
Ranken RICHARDSON, b. 29 Jun 1834 Ohio, and Emily PITCOCK, b. 3 Sep
1840 Illinois (daughter of Emanuel A. Pitcock and Margaret HESTAND).
The 1850 Williamson Co., IL census indicates that Samuel's mother,
Ellen, as head of household. Samuel's father is unknown. Mary E.
Richardson, a sister of Samuel, married Barry WHITECOTTON.
Jim Young
myoung@icok.net
CARVER, 1800s. Looking for relatives of John CARVER, born 1832? He appears on the 1860 Williamson Co. Census. Thank you.
William McCarver
maineguy@pivot.net
ROBERTS, WARD, MENEES, late 1800s/early 1900s. Would like to
exchange information on ROBERTS, WARD, and MENEES families of
Williamson Co., IL. Americus Columbus Roberts (Mack) died in Williamson
Co. 14 November 1961. He was b. 7 March 1873 in Union Co. IL. He was
the son of William Addison Roberts and Melissa FUSON. Seeking any
information on Benjamin Ward who moved to Williamson Co. in the early
1800s from TN. His daughter Johanna married Christopher Griffith
Menees. The Menees family were early pioneers to Williamson Co.,
arriving ca. 1811. The GRIFFITH arrived about the same time. Any
information is appreciated.
Janet McKenney
edjan@erols.com
RUSSELL, 1800s. Am doing RUSSELL research of southern
Illinois. We have many, many of the names and descendants from the ones
below, dates, burial locations and children. However, we are trying to
home in on the father of Philip Russell. We have many candidates,
however, they are all named the same, in the same time period, AND the
same geographical location. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Philip Russell, came Illinois with his family in the early 1800's-from
Montgomery Co. Tenn. Born 1765-Lunenburg Co. Va. d. 1842 in Southern
Illinois..buried in Wilson Cemetery, Cambria, Ill. He was a
Revolutionary Soldier at the age of 15 and was wounded at the battle of
Guilford Courthouse. He received a pension for his endeavors. Wives:
#1.Elizabeth STEWART-b. 1771 d. 1828. married Philip in Va.in 1792.
Their children: James Stewart Russell-b. 1801 d. 1881 m. 1. Lucy TYNER
2. Matilda WALKER (in case anyone needs...we have many of Philip and
Elizabeth's grandchildren but
will not list them here); Nancy Russell-b. 1805 in Tenn. d.? m. Abraham
BEASLEY; Patsy Russell-b. 1796 in Tenn. m. William CAMPBELL; Samuel
Talley Russell- b. 1798Tenn. m. 1. Pricilla Tyner, 2. Rachel RUBURN;
William Washington Russell- b.1808 Tenn. m. 1. Elizabeth HOGG, 2.
Philadelphia NORRIS, 3. Sophia CONEMAN (Mrs. Sophia SANNERMANN); Philip
Jefferson Russell b.1810 Tenn. m. Rebecca Tyner. The father of Philip
Russell was William Russell (we have three main candidates-General
William Russell, Sgt. William Russell, Liet. William Russell, or
Private William Russell-all in the same war...all at the same location
and at the same time). Nannie PARKS, a librarian of Carnagie Library in
the 1930's lists Philip's father as General William Russell, however in
checking her sources we can find no listing showing Philip as one of
the sons. Does anyone have any information along this line?
Sue Russell Philipak
GRANMP30@aol.com
SAMUELS, 1800s. My ancestor immigrant antecedants were Julius
and Rebekah SAMUELS. I found them in the Adams County census, and while
surfing the IL web
sites, came across a listing for an Isaac and a Betty Samuels in
Williamson Cty in 1870. Isaac and Betty were names of 2 of the siblings
of my g-grandfather, Ernest (Ernst) Samuels. Other siblings were (in
order) Carrie, Jennie and Belle. I think that there weren't too
many Samuels families in Williamson County in 1870 with the common
names
above. I would like to know if the parents (Julius & Rebekah) with
the
listed children appear on this census, and if there are any birth
records for the children here. In 1870, Betty would have been around 9,
Isaac 7, Ernst 5, Carrie 1 and Jennie and Belle would not have been
born
yet. In 1880 they were 7 and 4 respectively. I would appreciate any
information.
Sherry Oppenheim
sherryo@ix.netcom.com
SCAMMEL, late 1800s. Looking for Hannah Garnett SCAMMEL wife
of George Scammel. She died in Marion, Williamson Co, IL on 25 Apr
1875. Need any information, including her obit and death cert.
Beverly Alexander
ALEXLARRY@prodigy.net
SCURLOCKS, 1800s. I'm looking for SCURLOCKS. Cyrus William
and Miranda were the parents. Oscar, William, Esther, and Eber Harding
were the children. Eber was born around 1886. Would appreciate any
leads.
Peg Jones
comjones@fcg.net
SHAW, 1800s. I have just discovered that my gg-grandfather
James SHAW and his family lived in Williamson Co in the 1850-1860 time
period. The only information I have so far is 1850-1860 Census
information discovered by a cousin I recently met on the internet. Any
information about this family would be appreciated.
Jerry Patten
jpatten@worldnet.att.net
SHOMAKER, early 1900s. Newton and Emily SHOEMAKER are listed
in the 1910 Williamson Co census (Blairsville Twp). Looking for death
or other information.
Paul Brown
phbrown@iname.com
SIZEMORE, McNEILL, no dates. Looking for information about
the parents of William Perry SIZEMORE, married to Zoe McNEILL, daughter
of Wilson Carroll McNeill and Elizabeth BLANKENSHIP McNeill. William
Perry is mentioned in "The Story of Carterville" by Maranda Cavanas
SCOBY on p. 27. Zoe and Perry were my great aunt and uncle and their
only living child has no knowledge of the Southern Illinois family.
Sandra Haughee Robison
robisont-s@worldnet.att.net
SMITH, 1800s. I am looking for information on William D.
SMITH born July 19, 1833 in TN, died 4/8/1903 in Williamson County, IL.
He was married to Sarah Ann
HUDGENS and they had 9 children, Arminta born about 1859, Mary
Elizabeth born Nov.
13, 1861, John Duff, Leona, Arva, Bertha, Dennett, Zachariah and Rufus.
I believe all the children were born in Williamson County. Any
information on William D. Smith would be greatly appreciated.
Linda LeClaire
linda_leclaire@email.msn.com
SPRINGS , late 1800s. I am researching the SPRINGS family. M?
Springs was my gggrandmother. Her name Martha or Murtle or M? Hard to
determine on records I have on the Springs family. She married Henry
BROCK 1860-1881?? They had at least two
known children Adaline B. around 1880 and Henry B.? This family may
have left the area and moved to Ballard County, KY. M. Springs Brock is
believed to have been a full-blooded Choctaw. I would so appreciate any
help with this, marriage records, etc. Thank you.
Sandra Firek
IvyLee@webtv.net
STOVER, 1800s. Joseph STOVER was born in IL 1825-1840 and
most probably died in Williamson County. Was married to Sarah ONLEY,
born 1847 in TN, in the early 1860s. I would like to find records of
this marriage. They lived in Carterville, Williamson Co. The 1880
census shows Sarah living there with children: Thomas Jefferson (16);
Laura (14); Eliza (11); and Levi E. (8). Thomas Jefferson Stover is my
great-grandfather. He was born 12-1-1863
in Carterville, IL. He was a private in the Hospital Corps in the
Spanish American War, having enlisted 7-18-1898 and discharged
4-27-1899. He died 4-15-1953 and is buried in a VA Cemetery in Biloxi,
MS. I believe that his mother, Sarah Onley Stover, remarried and
possibily moved to MO. I have letters written to my grandmother after
the death of Thomas Stover from two of his sisters who were not on the
1880 Williamson Co. census. One sister signed the letter Sister Bertha
and there was no last name anywhere on the correspondence. All I know
about her is that she was living in Kansas City, MO in 1953 when Thomas
died. The other letter is from his other sister, Mary JERNIGAN, with
her return address as 4075 Rothwell St, Beaumont, TX in 1953. I think
that he also had another sister who was a nurse or doctor living in San
Antonio, TX in 1953. I don't have a name for her. Would appreciate
hearing from anyone who might have any information on this Stover
family. Would especially like
to know of Sarah Stover's other name.
Carol Loper Dunaway
loperdun@bellsouth.net
STOVER, 1800s. Seeking info on William C. STOVER, born 1805
Kentucky; married Nancy (unknown) who was born 1808 in NC according to
1860 Williamson County
census. Their children on the 1860 census were: Nancy, 19; Joseph, 18;
George, 13; Amanda, 9 (all children born in IL). William C. Stover was
also shown on the 1840 Williamson Co. census. Eli L. Stover lived next
to William C. Stover according to 1860 census. Eli was 43 and married
to Melinda, 34 and born in Tenn. Would appreciate hearing from any
Stovers with these connections.
Carol Loper Dunaway
loperdun@bellsouth.net
SUMMERS, DILLINGHAM, 1800s. Robert Alexander SUMMERS m.
Catherine/Kate DILLINGHAM in Williamson County. They had at least one
daughter Mary Ellen b. 1842, m. (1) Wesley PATE and (2) George Wade
DEWOODY. I would appreciate any information on Robert A. Summers
including dates of birth & death, parents and
siblings, and any other children of his marriage to Kate Dillingham.
Karen Schiavone
mizzou@cris.com
SUMMERS, GAMBILL, 1800s. I am looking for information on John
SUMMERS, born in IL in 1855. He married Mary GAMBILL on 25 Mar 1877.
Who were John's parents and where were they from? Also, Mary was the
daughter of William and Mary Gambill? Who were William and Mary's
parents? I am interested in exchanging information with related
parties. Thanks.
Marilyn Otey
amotey@primary.net
TEMPLETON, BURT, 1800s. Would appreciate any information
anyone may have relating to the family of William C. TEMPLETON. He was
married to Jane BURT and lived in Carterville, ILL. He was first noted
in the 1880 Census with 3 children
who were all born in Scotland. Where in Scotland did they come from and
who was William's parents? Any information would be most helpful.
Jama Richardson
jjrichardson@worldnet.att.net
TOPE and FISHER, 1800s. Looking for information on Udocia
TOPE. She married John FISHER in 1847 in Jackson County. Her death is
listed in Herrin, IL. Any info will be appreciated. Thank you in
advance.
Mary Jones
PO Box 1104
Marion, IL 62959
benka1@midamer.net
TROUT, late 1800s. I am looking for information about the
TROUT family of Williamson County, IL. Alice Girtrude Trout was born
about 1888. I do not know her parents' names. Please help.
Alice Albright
albright@fia.net
TURNER, 1800s. Looking for info re: Theophilus and Mary Ann
BRYANT TURNER, listed in Williamson County, IL in 1860. Theophilus was
born about 1835 and Mary Ann about 1834. He was born in TN, she in GA.
They were married in Union County, IL in 1853. In 1860, they are listed
with their children in the Marion school district. The children were:
George R., born 1855 IL; Genette, born 1858 IL; and Martha A., born
1859 IL. They are listed a few houses from Susan Turner, age 53, and
her daughters Mary and Elizabeth. Susan may possibly be Theophilus'
mother. Mary Ann Bryant Turner was my gg grandfather George Washington
Bryant's sister. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Doug Powers
c720140@showme.missouri.edu
VICKREY, HARRIS, 1900. Would anyone know if there are records
for people who worked in the mines in Williamson County around 1900?
Looking for VICKREY and HARRIS. Thanks.
Melissa Hetterick
JPH63@gte.net
WALKER, WHITECOTTON, late 1800s / early 1900s. I am
researching the Samuel WALKER and Eliza WHITECOTTONn quest through
Williamson Co. They have been found in Blairsville T8R1, from
1860-1910. I can not find them after 1910. I have all census reports
except 1870. I am not sure where they lived, and am having trouble
finding the death info on these two. Visit my websites at
http://www.geocities.com/hotsprings/6238 or
http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/w/a/l/Danny-L-Walker.
Dan L. Walker
airhead@siu.edu
WALTERS, early 1900s. I'm looking for information about my
grandfather, Luther WALTERS, born about 1896 who lived in Herrin,
Williamson County, Illinois between 1915 and 1930, wife's name unknown.
Any information would be much appreciated. Thank you.
Nancy J. Shelton
bshelton@jobe.net
WESTMORELAND, 1800s. My third great-grandfather was Ranse
(Ransom?) WESTMORELAND, born about 1815 in TN. He was married to Sylva
?, born about 1820 in TN. They were listed in the 1850 and 1860
Williamson County census. Children included Sarah born about 1835 TN
and Asa "Ace" born about 1835 TN and died 16 March 1917. Other names
include Zenus born about 1843 IL, Halda J. born about 1844 IL, James
Carroll born about 1848 IL, Elijah born about 1854 IL and Alsey born
about 1857 IL. Are any of these names familiar to anyone?
Steve Eskew
steve.eskew@mindspring.com
WHITACRE, 1800s. Edward and Rachel BYE WHITACRE arrived in
Wayne County about 1839. They and their children Harmon Fagin, Edward
J., William Bye, and 2 unknown daughters have lived in Williamson,
Union, Wayne, Jackson, and Johnson Counties. My grandfather, George
Washington Whitacre, was born in Carterville, Williamson County, IL in
1889. He and his parents, Cyrus Deming (C.D.) and Elizabeth RANDALL
Whitacre left Carterville, Williamson County, IL headed for Los
Angeles, CA about 1910, but other family members stayed on in Illinois.
If you have any information or if you have access to marriage records
for Williamson County, please contact me. Visit my website at
http://www.jps.net/creising. Thanks.
Cathy (Whitacre) Reisinger
creising@jps.net
WHITLOCK, 1800s. I am trying to locate the ancestors and
descendants of John Sterling WHITLOCK b. 5/1/1826 in Smith Co. TN and
migrated to Williamson Co. abt. 1840.
JSW married Mary Elizabeth Jane NORMAN 2/9/1860 in Marion. He was also
a veteran of the Mexican American War. Nannie Gray Parks "Pioneers of
Williamson County" shows a "John Whitlock" and a "Sterling Whitlock"
settling in 1842. I have not been able to make a connection of which,
either or how they are related.
Dave Walker
walkerd@pinn.net
WILLIAMS, SMITH, FURGESON/FERGUSON, 1800s. I am looking for
information on the WILLIAMS families that moved to the northeastern
part of the county around 1850. Stephen Williams was born in 1804 in TN
and married Mary FURGESON/FERGUSON. Their daughter Nancy married Thomas
SMITH in 1856 in Williamson County. Thomas and Nancy's son Caleb
married Nancy Young Williams, the daughter of Andrew and Mary Williams.
Are these two Williams families related? How? I know Andrew Williams
was the son of Isham and Patsy Williams and that this family lived in
Hopkins, Henderson, and Webster Counties in KY before moving to
Williamson County. Also, was Andrew Williams' wife Mary also a Williams?
Marilyn Otey
amotey@primary.net
YATES, 1800s. Trying to locate date of death for Wiley YATES,
born circa 1814, TN, married April 1833 in White County, IL Lovey
GLASCO, who was born in NC circa 1814. Children include Robert, John,
Allen, Wiley, Tobies, Lucinda, and Wesley born Union Co. IL in 1840's.
The last I have found of them was 1870 in Williamson Co. IL.
Glenda (Yates) Acklin
acklin@mychoice.net
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