1. GLENN, ELMORE, WOOLRICK Searching for info on Manning Glenn b 1826 IL d. 1866 Jackson Co., IL m. 1 Lucy Elmore , son William b. 1850. m 2. Telitha Glenn 1854, children include George, Nancy Jane, Caroline, Mary Ann. Manning Glenn had siblings Elias b. ca 1820, John b. 1838, Thomas, and Polly ( Mary ?) who was married to Woolrick. Nancy Attey NAttey@prodigy.net Nancy Hampton Attey's Home Page
2. BALTZELL, CRIPPS Looking for birth, death, and marriage records of a James Baltzell possibly from Alto Pass or Pomona, late 1800's. Also any info on a Henry Baltzell, early 1800's to mid 1800's. And anything on Mary Baltzell who married Eliza Alonzo Cripps and owned a farm in Pomona around 1888. I need any dates and info I can get on any of them or any ideas on how to get the info. Thanks for anything you can do. Baltzell's originated in Maryland after landing in Penn. in 1763..Tony Baltzell baltzell@mail.icomnet.com@icomnet.com
3. ROBINSON, MILLER, ANDERSON Seeking information on John Robinson and wife Elizabeth who had son William Franklin Robinson in 1864. They were living in the Pomona and Alto Pass area in late 1800's. Also looking for James Miller and wife Mary Adelaide Anderson living in the Murphysboro area around 1880. I have some decendents and will share info. Thank you. BJ Miller bjmiller@iw.edwpub.com
4. SNIDER Looking for the family of Daniel Snider 1802-1876 and Elizabeth Stuckey 1807-1880. I have info on several of their children but I'm still looking for their son George's wives. #1-Margaret Selma 1840-1865, #2-Sarah A. Wise abt1847-abt1878 (this is my line and I'm stuck), #3-Martha E. Williams 1851-1920. George and Sarah's son William married Mary Louise Luthy (my g-mother). I have quite a bit of Snider info if anyone is interested. Jane Boyer jboyer@greenapple.com
5. COSTELLO, McNEW Homer Costello was born in DeSoto, Johnson County in 1892. His parents names not sure of, but believe may be Dora Herrington and John Costelow. He had brothers Guy and John. Dora later remarried J.T. Henry. Also looking for info on Lula McNew, born 1892, whose parents were James and Jane McNew. Thanks! Karl R. Brandt karl@lakeozarks.net
6. GILLOOLY, PUTMAN I am researching any information on James Henry Gillooly that lived and raised a large family in Murphysboro. He married Katherine Putman, they had 13? children, some of whom were James, Charles, Thomas, William, Samuel Eugene, Thelma, Mary, Katherine Robert. He was born in Ireland and may have come to the USA with brothers. We do not know if the spelling of the surname may have been spelled differently before coming to Illinois. Any information would be helpful. Thank you. Karen Gillooly Braswell braswell@txdirect.net
7. CREEKPAUM I'm looking for information on the "Creekpaum" family. Namely marriage records of John H. and his son Jacob M. Creekpaum. Jacob was born in Ill. on apr 9, 1837. I don't have anything on either of their death dates. Any information would be greratly apprreciated. Lyle Brown lynan@eonet.com
8. TURNER, LYNCH Seeking information on the family of William J. Turner (b 03/20/1821 Stewart Co., TN - m 10/08/1898 Benton Co., TN) who migrated from Benton Co, TN to Jackson CO in 1877. William J. Turner was the son of James Turner and the grandson of Jesse Turner. William married Mary Ann Nance of South Carolina on 01/09/1845 in Benton Co, TN. The children of Mary Ann Nance Turner were James Knox Polk Turner (b about 1845 - m Mary E. Lynch 02/21/1869), Lizzie Turner Cole (b about 1846), Richard Turner (b about 1847) and Willim Franklin Turner (b about 1852) The second wife of William was Hannah Adeline Lynch. Their children were all born in Benton Co and were named David Alonzo Turner (b 01/??/1860), Mary Susan Turner Beckett(b 09/23/1861)and Fannie Ellen Turner Bush (b 02/11/1869). My strong Jackson Co connection is that Fannie Ellen Turner Bush returned to Jackson CO in 1916, after the death of her husband, to "be with family". Steve Bush tinkersdamn@mail1.abac.com
9. TAYLOR, WYATT Seeking information on Robert Taylor and Margaret "Maggie" Wyatt who were living in Jackson County, IL in about 1860-1870. They moved to Custer Co., Nebraska. Any information is appreciated. Ruby Coleman rcoleman@netins.net
10. HARRISON Did Robert S.Harrison who lived in Bradley Twp., Jackson County from 1830 til his deathin 1855. Did he have a son William that married a Malinda Lively? Any information would be greatly appreciated. C.V. Cole pcrc@effingham.net
11. CONLEY, CROWELL Looking for information on Joseph S Conley born 07/04/1870 in Franklin City (?),Il Married Luella Crowell on June 5, 1901 in Murphysboro, Father of Herschel, Alma, Eldon and Robert Conley all born in Murphysboro between 1902-1912 thank you. Edward L Conley officered@worldnet.att.net
12. WILLIAMS, REA Searching for information of parents of Mumford Williams born 1796 VA d 1863 Jackson Co. He was in Jackson Co in 1820, Franklin County inb 1830, then back to Jackson Co 1840 until his death. Wife Mary Rea b 1801 TN. Mumford had come to Jackson Co from Wilson Co TN. Was in the Seminole War of 1818. I feel he had some connection to Joseph Terry Williams who came to Jackson County abt 1818 from Wilson County TN. Joseph Terry Williams was b VA 1856, was Rev War Soldier, d Jackson Co after 1832. Children of Mumford and Mary were: Louisa b 1823 d 1856 m George Lively Lucinda b 1825 d 1832 John Wilson b 1826 d 1899 Caroline b 1827 d 1888 Ewell b 1829 m Jane Henderson Jacob b 1831 d 1846 Malinda b 1833 d 1862 m Jesse Frank McBride Mary Ann b 1834 m Bartley McBride Harriet Merinda b 1836 d 1855 Allen Gatewood b 1839 d abt 1883 Wise Co TX m Lutitia Jane Elmore daughter of William and Mary Estes Elmore. Sara Elizabeth b 1843 d 1844. Ellen Crawford emcraw@azstarnet.com
13. DAVIS I am researching the family of Hezekiah Davis (Revolutionary Soldier) who died in Jackson County in 1834. He was from the "Davis Families of the Savannah River Valley", in S. Carolina and Georgia, published in 1976. We are in the process of doing the second edition of the book and want to include all descendants. Lamar Davis lamard@hartcom.net
14. ALLEN,HALL I am looking for any information regarding Nancy Davis Allen b ca 1803 and md ca 1820 James Hall III. They were md by the 1820 Jackson Co. census. thank you.Carol L. Switzer Dean CDean46561@aol.com My Genealogy Page: http://members.aol.com/CDean46561/cldindex.html
15. WIDDOWS, KENNEDY, CONWAY I am interested in the Widdows family who resided in or very near to Carbondale, Jackson Co. The father is Isaac Shannon Widdows b. May 1 1837 NC d. Apr. 4, 1896 m. to Barbara Canada Kennedy b. Sep 13 1830 NC d. Jan 13, 1918. Son Shannon Widdows b. Mar 10 1857 Carbondale, IL. m. Oct 13 1881 d. Jun 27 1890. Married to Leona Cynthia Conway, B. 1862 d. Nov 20 1916 MO. daughter Barbara Leona Widdows, b May 15 1889, Jackson Co.,IL. Any one working on or has any knowledge of this family please e-mail me. Thank you. Sharon I. Dickson Tiszadada@aol.com
16. WALLER, THORP I am seeking information on the ancestors of my great-grandparents, William Joseph Waller and Mary Ellen Thorp, who were married in Jackson County in 1891. The only information I have is a xerox copy of some notes written in pencil by my a now-deceased great-aunt. What I can make out is that my great-great grandfather was William Waller who was born in 1824 and died in 1891. I believe my great-great grandgrandparents on the Thorp side were (this could be wrong) Joseph Brooks Thorp (died in 1899 at age 75) and Harriet Hinchcliff Thorp (died 1863 at unkown age). My great-grandmoter Thorp had two brothers and two sisters who were: Josuah Thorp (married Carrie Wilson), Sarah Thorp (married Sylvester Slagle), Sam (married Lizzie Etherton), and Ann (married John Waller, brother of great-grandfather William Joseph Waller). G-g-grandfather Waller (William) had three sisters: Lavisa Etherton, Lavina Marshall, and Sarilda Robinson. He had two wives: Lucinda (I don't know her last name) and Mary Ann Hagler. Lucinda was the mother of my g-g-grandfather. James Doody Doodyj@aol.com
17. WALLER, DOODY I'm looking for information on the ancestry of my grandmother, Lena Waller Doody, who was born in Jackson County in 1889. I believe her father was either Joseph or William Waller. James Doody Doodyj@aol.com
18. DUFFIELD I am looking for the burial place of my great-great grandfather James Milton Duffield. He was born 27 Sept 1852 in PA and died 7 May 1926 in DeSoto,IL. He is buried in DeSoto, IL but I don't know the name or location of the cemetary. Mark Duffield duffielm@brentwood-tn.org
19. BROWN,BEARDSLEY I am looking for information on Nellie Gertrude Brown, b. 27 Jun 1869 in Murphysboro, Jackson Co., IL. She married Chauncey Lamotte Beardsley in Russell, Kansas on 14 Jun 1890. Any help with her family and siblings is appreciated. Wallace Dunlap jdunlap@mail.intersurf.com
20. GARTSIDE, SIDDELL Looking for information on the family of Joseph Gartside (b. 1822 England-d.1876).He and wife Betty Siddell(?) had a daughter Sarah Ann (b. 1864). Joseph was involved in the coal mining activites of Jackson Co. Would appreciate any additional info about the family or their activities. Mike and Carol Ealey mealey@ticz.com
21. EAST Searching for the ancestors and any missing descendants of James P. East. James East was born in Illinois about 1828. His father was born in France and family tradition says the original name was changed to East. James farmed in the Grand Tower area and was single accourding to the 1850 census. In the 1880 census, James is married to Narcisse S. Thurman and has three children living at home: Adora Ann, age 16; John J., age 14, and George Henry (my greatgrandfather), age 4. Both James and Narcisse died after 1880. George was married in 1894 to Lulu Custer and they had one child, a daughter, before they were divorced. George then married Martha Carolina Rendleman (my greatgrandmother) in Oct. 1900 in Jonesboro, Ill. George was a member of the Knights of Pythias in Grand Tower and lived there until about 1945 when he moved to Cape Girardeau to operate a motel with his son, John Jefferson (b. 1903). George and Martha also had a daughter, Adora, who married Henry Heckman .Bill East 3east@kellnet.com
22. LOGAN, MACKEY I'm researching Paulina Logan (supposed to be a niece or great-niece of John A. Logan's). She married William Mackey abt 1870 in Illinois. I know John A. Logan's parents' names but not any of his siblings (Dr. John & Elizabeth Jenkins). I know that John A. Logan was born in Jackson Co. but don't know how to find out his siblings (I think there were about 10 of them). Any help or advice greatly appreciated. Thank you Leslie Ferguson lesleelu@open.org
23. PARKS, LEMING/LEMONS, THRASER I am looking for information on the Ephraim Parks family and their relations who moved to Jackson Co. during the Civil War. They came from Hardeman Co. TN about 1861 and may have returned to Gibson Co. TN in the early 1870's. Other family names that may have been in Jackson Co. during the same time period include: his brother Samuel Parks, Jr. who married (Julia) Catherine Leming/Lemons and her parents John F. Leming/ Lemons and Margaret Thraser. Any information about their stay in Jackson Co. would be appreciated..John and Reba Fritz j-rfritz@worldnet.att.net
24. ADAMS, ABOTT Looking for a William Henry Adams that moved to Jackson County sometime during 1850's or 60's. He apparently moved to Illinois from Ohio. He also had a son by the name of William Henry Adams who married Ellen Abott, and they moved to Southeast Missouri sometime in the 1880's or 90's. Gearl V. Adams paa91690@cmsu2.cmsu.edu
25. CROUSE, ALLEN Benson2 Crouse born Abt 1824 in PA. He married Melissa Allen Abt 1854. Benson and Melissa's children: Frank Crouse, born Abt 1860 in PA. He married (_________) Unknown. Ida B. Crouse, born Abt 1865 in IL. Dora Mae3 Crouse, born 28 Feb 1868 in of Jackson, IL; died 31 Mar 1939 in Independence, Montgomery, KS. She married Robert Franklin Wall 27 Jun 1886 in Cherryvale, Montgomery, KS. Diane Goldhammer diane105@juno.com
26. CROUSE, ALLEN, WALL Benson Crouse b: abt 1848 PA married Melissa Allen b: abt 1848 PA. Daughter - Dora Mae Crouse b: 28 Feb 1868 in Jackson County IL. She married Robert Franklin Wall on the 27th of June 1886 in Cherryvale, Montgomery, KS. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Diane Goldhammer diane105@juno.com
27. GREEN, Seeking any information on the Henry and Mary Green family from 1850 Jackson Co IL census:
Green, Henry 65 SC
Mary 49 SC
Henry 20 KY
Gardner 19 IL
Sarah 16 IL
Musgrave, Samuel 24 KY
Catherine 18 IL
Where in South Carolina was Henry and Mary born? What was Mary's maiden name? What county in Kentucky was the younger Henry born? Were they elsewhere in Illinois before moving to Jackson County? When did they arrive? Did they remain in Jackson County? Brian Green bsgreen@juno.com
28. HARRISON I'm looking for information on the father/parents/siblings of William Henry Harrison (b 15jun1888) in Murphysboro, IL. William married Gladys Gillette from Dongola, IL on 6jul1915. Marriage records name William's parents as James W Harrison and Catharin Elliot (sp?). Any help is appreciated. Andrea Hash adh@in.net
29. WINCHESTER, LIPE I am seeking the parents/family of Leroy E. Winchester (4 Dec. 1839 - 22 Jun 1899) who served in the 81st Ill. Infantry, Co. B, during the Civil War. He married Sarah Jane Lipe (12 Sept 1847 - 18 May 1914). I have a copy of their marriage license, and I know the names of their children and some of their grandchildren. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who may know more about the earlier history of these two families, and I am willing to exchange information. Thanks! Kathy Stacy Hoover skhoover@stlnet.com
30. MATLOCK, My gg grandfather, the Rev. David Matlock (b. 1819) and his wife Elizabeth B. (Betsy B. - b. 1818) came to Jackson County from St. Charles sometime in the mid to late 1880's. Looking for any information on them. They owned a fruit farm in the Makanda area. Bud Hopkins bchopkins@mymail.net
31. JONES, KIMBLE Araminta Jones (b 1827) m (bef 1840 census) John William Kimble. Araminta appears to be daughter of James Jones m Frances ______who? Who were John Kimble's parents? Happy to share info on Jones family (into 1700s) and on this couple's descendants. Ifinlaw@aol.com
32. KILPATRICK, DUNCAN Looking for any info on Issac A. Kilpatrick his wife May Millie Duncan, marr. abt. 1834, or their children: Martha Ann b.1835, Nancy b.1837, James Pierson b.1838, Sally & Phebe both b.1840(?)(twins?), John b.1844, & Miranda b.1845. All supposedly in Jackson Co. Issac A. is listed as in Capt. Josiah Briggs Co. in the Black Hawk War. Any help greatly appreciated. Thank you. Pam Hatler pamschat@juno.com
33. HURLEY, MITCHELL, BOURLAND, ETHERTON/ATHERTON Searching for descendants of Andrew Jackson Hurley (b: est 1847 KY) and Harriet Anne Elliott Hurley (b: est 1853 KY). Their children, all born in KY, were Charles E., Maggie, Myrtle, Effie Jane, and Robert. Harriett may have died in KY and Andrew J. may have remarried Ida Mitchell 9 Jan, 1889, in Mississippi County, MO. Maggie (1872-1968) married Thomas Bourland (1868-1956) who is buried in Elkville, Jackson County, IL. Effie Jane first married Tom Etherton (Atherton) on 9 Apr 1899 in Jackson County, IL. She then married Ham Bourland (1876-1959) a brother to Thomas Bourland who is also buried in Jackson County. A family record indicates Andrew Jackson Hurley died somewhere in IL in 1899, probably near his daughters in Jackson County. Alan Heath c699960@showme.missouri.edu
34. JOLLY Would like to hear from anyone who has info. on the Miles Jolly fam. who lived in Jackson Co. in 1860. Thanks, Marlene & Larry Jolly. larmar@madisontelco.com
35. RASCOE I am seeking information on Jesse, Laban, and Thomas Linzo Rascoe, especially Jesse, who lived in Jackson County in 1820s to 1860s they went to Desota Parrish LA, in the 1870s. Rita Jones Rita@tieb.com
36. KILE/KEIL Looking for marriage info for Jacob (Jack) Kile/Keil to Anna? ca 1875. They had Theresa and Jacob, and possibly 1 or 2 other girls. Theresa was born at DuQoin in 1877. She married George Nehring in StL. Jacob Keil apparently died ca 1900 and Anna remarried a Frank Settle/Sittle. Can someone locate a marriage record on these two? I also need to try to see how the other marriage listings for Keil females tie in with Jacob (if they do).. lsnehring@aol.com
37. SUMNER, HANNERS, HENDERSON, HUSTON, GROSHON, ELLIS Need parents and dates of birth, marriage, and death fo William rSumner and wife Elizabeth Hanners. Their children [married in Jackson Co.] wereWilliam R. Sumner b. 1859 md. Elizabeth Huston in 1885; Sarah Elizabeth b. 1860 md. (1) Fred Henderson and (2) Johnson Ellis in 1888; Francis E. b. 1862 md. Reuben Ellis in 1881and Matilda b. ? md (1) a Groshon and (2) a WOODS. SLKyle@aol.com
38. RICHARDS, JARRETT, CRISLER, QUALLS I am looking for information on anyone related to Rachel Anna Richards, born March 8, 1854; died May 28, 1938. Married Michael Crisler November 1, 1870 in Jackson County. Her parents might have been James A. Richards and Arminda Catherine Jarrett. I am seeking to confirm if her mother, Arminda, married for the second time to Wilson Qualls, the father in law of Rachel's daughter, Mary Letta. Lauri Gray-Stoewsand lgraysto@mail.win.org
39. DEAN I am looking for Samuel Alonza Dean b 2/2/1862 in Illinois, married 1889, died 1940. He had a son born in Carterville. Samuel Alonza parents were born in Missouri, only his mother Sarah A. and children are listed in the 1880 census, and the father was dead. Family stories state he died in the Civil War. Looking for information on the father and family. Thanks. Linda Dean Dean547@aol.com
40. CRISS, COOK, LINGO Murl Criss married Julia Anna Cook, late 1800s. Julia's parents were Hartley and Sarah Cook. Hartley's parents were Thomas Cook and Martha Lingo. Hartley and Sarah are buried in a cemetery called Glen Cemetery. Thanks, Marlene larmar@madisontelco.com
41. BURROUGHS RICHARDSON DONALDS Searching for death date and place of burial of Robert Samuel or John Burroughs bc1838 TN m. Sarah Jane Richardson c1855 in TN. Moved to Jackson County aft. children b. Elizabeth Amalie Burroughs b. 13 Apr1 1856/7. and Franklin Thomas b. 22 April 1855 TN. Other children born Grand Tower, IL. Henry Franklin b.30 Dec 1860 and Henry R. b. 30 Dec 1862. Listed in 1860 census as day laborer. R.S.J. Burroughs died bef. June 1863 when Sara Jane remarried to James Donalds (record held by Jackson County Courthouse). Will correspond with any with similar lines. Elaine Mathews medat@misn.com
42. BOTHMAN I am searching for information on my Great uncle Bothman. I do not know his first name. I believe he lived in Murphysboro from 1900 to his death sometime before 1920. His wife was Mary Landau Bothman. Their children were: Jacob Joseph, Rose, Sam, Lewis. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Maurine Bothman McLellan trmclell@swbell.net
43. CROSSON, DEAN Searching for family of George Washington Crosson b. 1842, IL and Sarah Dean b. 1846 IL. Married 16 Apr 1865 in Jackson Co. IL. Children: Maranda Belle b. 1866, Lewis Ulyses, Nancy Jane b. 1870, Lucinda, Joseph, and Emily. Phillip Midkiff philm@krypton.nesc.k12.ar.us
44. RENNER George Renner (c. 1833-c.1904) was born in Morgan Co. IN and supposedly moved to Murphysboro after 1860. I have 2 old family pictures of him. Would like more information. He may be grantee in 17 Dec 1885 deed for 33.33 acres in Section 33, Township 11 N-3. Jeanne S. Miller JesseMill@aol.com
45. COX, BEAN, CHANEY Am searching for information regarding Joseph Cox b 1856, & Alice Bean b 1862. They were married in early 1880's, perhaps in Murphysboro, IL (Jackson County). One daughter, my grandmother, was named Margaret Louise Cox b17 Sep 1884. She married Paul Elmore Chaney, appx 1904. Other siblings perhaps Grace, Gus, Pearl, Ralph Cox. Any information appreciated. Mary Chaney Morgan rmorgan@brazosport.cc.tx.us
46. MULLINS I'm looking for any history on the Mullins family. All I know is my fathers generation. Henry Lee Mullins b.12/12/1917 had brothers Truman m. Annabelle (daughter Libby) las known to be in DuQuoin area. ALso Frank and Andrew, sisters: Ida Caroline, Mary and Pearl. His mother's name was Janie Watson/Watkins. We think his father worked for Railroad in C'dale... Lived in Lickcreek down by Makanda. Jerry Mullins jmullins@leo.net
47. FRAY, ROBERTS I am looking for information on W.H. Fray b. about 1845 in Kentucky married to Eliza Jane ? b. 1847 in Kentucky. They had a son named Albert b. 1868 in Illinois. Albert married Laura Roberts about 1888. They had two daughters born in Jackson County, Illinois (Mary Josephine and Myrtle Mae). They moved to Missouri about 1897 and had three more children. I would be glad to share any information I have. Nancy L. Matthews nlmatthews@insolwwb.net
48. HENSON I am seeking information on my greatgrandfather, Mike Henson (or Hensen). He is reported by my grandmother to have been from Murphysboro, Illinois and to have be born circa 1870. Michael Norris mlnorris@bellsouth.net
49. FORD I am looking for information on my gg grandfather, Jessie Ford, who was born about 1826 in either TN or IL. He was in the 1850 and 1860 Jackson Co Census, and in the 1870 and 1880 Williamson Co Census. I would like to find out who his parents were and where exactly he was born. His first wife was Mary Greathouse, his second was Martha Winget, and his third was Brabra Brandon. His daughter Sarah Ann, by Mary Greathouse was my great grandmother. I would like to share information with others. Marilyn Watson Otey amotey@primary.net
50. JONES, LINDSEY I am looking for information on Freeland Jones, who was married to Margaret Lindsey. Freeland moved to Jackson Co from TN in the early 1840s. Any info would be appreciated. Marilyn Otey amotey@primary.net
51. PENRY, WILKINSON, DUSCH, CAPPS Searching for ancestors and descendants of Daniel Penry (my great- grandfather), born in IL Aug 1868. He and wife Clara (nee Wilkinson) lived in Pulaski County until at least 1920's, but I know they lived in Carbondale, Jackson County from at least 1950's until they died. Both are buried in Jackson County. (I don't yet know when they moved to Carbondale or when they died.) Children were Harry Glen (1896, my grandfather), Lois (1899, married name Dusch), Lottie (1906, married name Capps), and Hancel (1911). Marlene Penry 71202.341@compuserve.com
52. MOORE, SIEFERT I am searching for information regarding Orin Moore who married Eliza Siefert on April 12, 1854. They were married in Jackson County, Illinois. I am searching for any children that they might have had and when then died and where they are buried. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank You..Dianne Piepkow dpiepko@tir.com
53. WILSON, MARICLE I am looking for information on William Perry Wilson Jr son of Wm Sr & Margaret (Maricle) Wilson born in Jackson Co., IL abt 1855 heard that he possibly died in a whirlpool near Tower Rock at Grand Tower, IL same whirlpool that possibly claimed the lives of two women of the Donalds' family any information would be appreciatedr. Pjopjo2@aol.com
54. RANDOLPH Looking for my gGrandfather, Jasper Newton Randolph, born abt. 1850's. Married more than once. Lived in Union Co. 1899 where his son Dewey Lee Randolph was born. Another son, Carroll Dean Randolph born abt. 1930's lives in Anna, IL. Any information on Jasper appreciated. Thank you. Greg Randolph grandolph@skn.net
55. JARRETT, MASSEY I am seeking information on Issac Jarrett born 1770 in Greenbrier co., Va. He died in 1842 in Jackson County, Illinois. I am wanting information on him and his descendents. I have much to share. He was married to Margaret Massey. Beckie Rawdon nodwar@inconnect.com
56. FOSTER I am researching all Foster's of Jackson, Hamilton, Sangamon Illinois. Harrison county, Kentucky. Montgomery county, Indiana. Harrison county, Missouri. Muddy Creek, York county Pennsylvania. Boston, Suffolk county, Mass. Londonderry, Ulster Providence, Ireland. And other associated counties and states. RJaro@aol.com
57. WATTS, MANN Ella Nora Watts was Born around Elkville, Jackson county, Illinois 1874. Her Mothers Name was Sarah born in Illinois 1843. I am searching for her Fathers Name. Sarah's other children were James Watts born 1885, Julie Watts born 1888 and Mae. Sarah was remarried to a Thomas Mann born in Indiana in 1848. They all lived in DuBois, Illinois in 1900 with Tom Mann. Ella was Married to Jesse Privette then Tho and Mae was married to a Ed Mann. RJaro@aol.com
58. BRADLEY, GARDNER, HUGHES, JORDAN, LOONEY, OLIVER, HARRIS, JEFFREY, JONES, DAVIS, DRAPER, TINSLEY Researching family Joshua Bradley (c1769-1839) and his wife Nancy Gardner. Joshua moved to Jackson County, IL from Sumner County, TN in 1817, setttling near present-day Campbell Hill. His children were: James Henry Bradley (1797-1866), Mark Bradley (1799-1833), Richard A. Bradley (1802-1859), Benjamin Franklin Bradley (1804-1870), Isaac Ambrose Bradley (1806-1879), Elizabeth Bradley (1810-c1885), and William Bradley (1814-1887). James married three times, (1) Martha Hughes, (2) Sarah W., (3) Margaret Jordan. Mark married Elizabeth Looney, who married James Gillespie after Mark's death. Richard married Elizabeth Oliver. Benjamin married three times, (1) Nancy Harris, (2) Sarah Jeffrey, (3) Martha Y. Harris. Isaac married Mary T. Jones. Elizabeth married Richard Gilliam Davis. William married twice, (1) Serena Draper, (2) Sarah Tinsley. I have an abundance of information to share on the family of Joshua Bradley. Joel S. Russell jsruss@mindspring.com
59. LOY, GREENWOOD, McCARTNEY, DROWN, KELLEY, CARTER, DARROUGH, JORDAN, BRADLEY Researching family of Henry Loy (1790-1873) and Martha "Patsy" Greenwood (1794-1861). Their children include: Alfred (c1810-c1890) who married Jane ____, Sarah (c1812-????) who married James McCartney, Katherine (c1816-c1845) who married O.R. Drown, Jane (c1818-c1890) who married James Kelley, Mary (1822-1862) who married William H. Carter, Margaret (1826-c1910) who married David Darrough, Barsheba (c1827-c1853) who married John F. Jordan, Henry G. (c1830-1893) who married Jane E. Darrough, and John A. (1833-1906) who married Eliza Jane Bradley. I have quite a lot of information on this line and would like to contact others of this family and exchange information. Joel S. Russell jsruss@mindspring.com
60. RUSSELL, HARRIS(S) Seek information on family of William Russell (1785-1848) and Mary Ann Harris (1791-1857) who married on August 21, 1814 in Carteret County, NC. They moved to Jackson County, IL c1835 where they remained until at least 1848 when William died. Mary later moved the family into Perry County just a few miles north of the Jackson/Perry line. There children were: Anna Russell (1816-c1820), Mary Russell (b. 1818, married John Davis), John Russell (1821-1821), Leonard Delaney Russell (1823-1908), William David Russell, Sr. (1832-1918), and Daniel Russell (1836-c1845). Leonard also owned some land in Jackson County, though he later moved to Randolph County, IL. Joel S. Russell jsruss@mindspring.com
61. GOODMAN, HANKS I am looking for information on Sarah Alice Goodman, she was born ca. 1868 in Jackson Co., Ill. She was married to William Burrell Hanks who was born 25 Aug. 1859 in Decatur Co., IN. Would anyone be willing to research a birth certificate for me? I need the birth certificate of Sarah Alice GOODMAN who was born ca. 1868 in Jackson County, Illinois. I do not know anything else about her and I estimate her age here from her marriage bond states that she was 17 years old when she married 19 Mar 1885. This is all that I know about these two people. Can anyone out there help me?. Pat Salisbury pats@tetra.net
62. CREWS Would be interested in exchanging information on Stephen Scott Crews and wife Margaret Stiles. They were married in Person Co. NC and moved to Jackson Co. Ill. about 1819. I need any information I can get on this family after leaving NC. Harold Sanders HSand81175@aol.com
63. BURNS, SMITH Seeking parents of Robert W. Burns and Emeline Smith. They have a marriage record in Jackson Co., IL, recorded 28 September 1856. They supposedly had four children. One of their children was John Cornelius Burns, b. May 1859, in possibly Perry Co., IL. Would appreciate any help. Carole Scaggs cscaggs@fgi.net
64. WARD, WOOTEN I am trying to find definate proof that a man named Guy Paul WARD was born in Fountain Bluff Township, Jackson Co., IL, on 7 May 1886. His father was definately Perry Columbus Ward, and Guy's death certificate says his mother was Belle Wooten. Can anyone help me find proof of birth, or that this family ever actually lived there? Would also like to find a marriage record for Perry Columbus (alias PC, or Columbus) and this Belle Wooten. Any help most appreciated! Thanks ahead of time! shdale@ibm.net
65. WARD, CAMERON, HALL, CHANDLER Researching William Riley Ward d 1864 so of Ava Jackson Co Ill bur Jones Cem. Any relation to Jones family of Jackson? m Berthilda Cameron. His dau Sarah Lucretia m William Riley Hall. His son Benjamin Ward m Leonara Chandler. Clark Lee Sinclair sinclair@tenet.edu
66. LAUDERDALE, HOBBS I am trying to find the where abouts of my GR GR Grandfather John Taylor Lauderdale b January 15, 1838. John served as a Private in CO F 29' ILL Inf Vol in the Civil War. After the war it was assumed he settled in Jackson CO, IL. I found two John Lauderdale' s on the 1870 census. One with a wife Anna and a family. The other was listed with wife Nice A. and children Vincent Hobbs, Amanda Hobbs, Simpson Hobbs and Richard Hobbs. According to the pension application of the widow of John he died in the spring of 1870 in Jackson CO. Can anyone help me locate his grave or any information on him? Cindy L Skiles Frie SkiFri@techheadnet.com
67. BAKER, ELMORE Abel Baker b est 1814 in NC married Eliza Ann Elmore b est 1820 in NC. Abel's Family settled in Wmson co area c1850. His brothers where Jonathon Aaron, Jackson and David who settled in Baker's Crossing in Wmson Co, IL Abel Settled in Makanda in the late 1840's possibly earlier. He had the following children: George, Wm, Lydia, Beverly, Louisa, Rachel, David, Delilah, Ann, Robert. George is my great great grandfather. I am looking for information regarding Abel and his parent's. Jeana (Steele)Gallagher rjus@mychoice.net
68. BRANDON, TYGETT, RUSHING Looking for Abraham Kuykendall Brandon b 5 Dec 1820 in AL d 27 Oct 1887 in Makanda, IL He married Mariah Ann Tygett (1826-1864) the 10 Jun 1847. Does any where know where? 01 Oct 1864 he married Mary C Rushing. There are 15 children between the three. I am looking for information on Abe's parents or Mariah Ann's parent's. Jeana (Steele)Gallagher rjus@mychoice.net
69. YOUNG Looking for information on Mary Margaret Young born in Carbondale, IL. probably between the years 1835-1855, She married Abner Radford of Williamson Co. and had (1) of (?) children in 1873. It is believed she had brothers by the names of Henry, Sherman, Will and Robert. Looking for information regarding Mary Margaret or any other Youngs that may be related or could assist in my search. Bruce Stemple bstemple@ix.netcom.com
70. SPEGAL, CHAD, WILLIAMS, SIMPKINS Looking for records regarding Enoch E. Spegal, Missouri Chadd Spegal, James Chadd, Lizzie Williams, marriage, death, probate, burial, information. Enoch E. Spegal b.4/20/1874 (twin bro Enos), Gardersville, Grant, KY.; m. Lizzie Williams, d. 5/23/1939, Valier, IL, bur Mulkeytown Cem; children Pearl Spegal Simpkins, Edith, Enos, Culvin (Calvin), Troy, believed born in Campbell Hill area. Mother of Enoch, Missouri Chadd Spegal believed died in Campbell Hill area. Enoch moved to IL >1880 Census with gfather, James Chadd, and mother, Missouri Chadd Spegal, with siblings. Kerry W. Tanner kwtanner@sprynet.com
71. THURMAN,BRADSHAW,REDNOUR,SICKLER Looking for info on my Great Grandparents. My Grandmother, Beulah Bernice Thurman was born in Gorham Il. 7/5/20. Her parents were John Rednour and Laura Rachel Sickler. Johns parents were Biney Burris? and Jim Rednour. Laura's parents were John Sickler and Matilda Jane Patterson. My Grandfather Benjamin Hurdy Thurman was born in Degognia? Il. His parents were Harry E. Thurman and Jessie Rose Bradshaw. Harre E.'s parents were Benjamin Thurman and Ellen Worthen. Jesse Rose's parents were James Bradshaw and Vena Franklin. I know that John Rednour died in a wagon accident near Gorham in his 40's? Both of my grandparents had numerous siblings and grew up in Illinois, but I am interested in finding out if their parents were born, married, and died in Illinois. Any information would be appreciated. Jennifer Thurman Malino@aloha.net
72. CLINTON, DAVIS, TURNER, HANSON, CROWELL, BOON Zachariah Clinton. 1795 in SC, married Sarah Hanks 18 Nov 1821 in Hopkins Co. KY. By 1830 the family was in Perry Co. IL and by 1840 in Jackson Co. IL where Zachariah died in 1859 and Sarah died in 1861. They had children: John B. who married Mary Ann Davis 15 Jun 1841; Henry who married Nancy E. Turrner 14 Sep 1856; Nancy who married Edwin Moorehouse Hanson 17 Nov 1844; Rebekah who married Johas Crowell in 1853; and Martha who married John W. Boon 6 Oct 1859. Need parents siblings for Zachariah.. I have fairly good info on the others listed and have found living descendants for all except Martha. Any help appreciated and I will be more than glad to exchange info with anyone connected to these lines. Thanks Joanne Truman JTruman342@aol.com
73. MAYFIELD, McCRARY, BOURLAND I am looking for any information on Ida Mae Mayfield and her family. The only things I have on her is that she was born in Murphyville, Illinois Jackson County, on; 04 July 1878. She has a brother William born in Jackson County about 1874, and a sister Minnie born about 1872. I don't know if there were other brother's and sister's. Their parents were James Americus Mayfield and Eliza Gray Mayfield. I have that James was born in Kentucky, (But not sure on that.) about 1844. And that Eliza was born in Illinois about 1854. William married Isabela "Belle" McCrary in Perry County Illinois on 21 December 1900. Ida Mae married Benjamin Franklin Bourland in Woodlawn, Illinois Jefferson County, on 22 April 1896. I have alot of info on Ida Mae after she was married, but very very little on her side of the family. Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. Marla VanPelt vanpelt@xelnet.com
74. ROGERS I'm looking for any kind of information on Dr. AAron W. Rogers of Campbell Hill whose daughter Adeline married Lewis T. Hamilton of Grand Tower,IL. Is there any type of medical history of Jackson County that might help me? Is there a nearby location where people might have routinely gone to get married in the early 1900s other than Jackson County? My grandparents, Carl Ellsworth Hamilton and Clyde Atchison, said they were married in Grand Tower,IL but I can't find any record of the marriage. Carl disappeared (literally) around 1910 and I'd like to know what newspaper was being published then that I could check for possible news stories. Mary Hamilton Walther mobo@accessus.net
75. ROGERS HAMILTON ATCHISON I'm looking for information about Aaron W. Rogers, my gggfather, who practiced medicine in Campbell Hill and possibly Grand Tower,IL. He married Eveline ? and had a daughter, Adeline, who married Lewis T. Hamilton. Their son, Carl Ellsworth Hamilton, married Clyde T. Atchison of Pomona , IL. She was the daughter of John Atchison of Pomona. I know Aaron and Eveline Rogers and Addie Hamilton are all buried in Grand Tower. That is all I know. Clyde and Carl were my grandparents. Would appreciate anything I could learn about Aaron, his wife Eveline, Lewis Hamilton, Carl Hamilton and John Atchison. Mary Hamilton Walther mobo@accessus.net
76. SCHACK, WEISLINGER Looking for relatives of August Schack, born 1838 in Prussia, emmigrated to U.S. in 1871 and moved to the Vergennes area of Jackson County, IL. married Eva Weislinger in 1887, children were Lena, Paulena, Henry, Pete, Louesa, Henrietta, Anna, Minnie, Gusta, Effie (Eva Marie), Joseph, Frank and Fred. Tammy Wells drwells@mo.net
77. JONES, KELLY Seeking any information regarding Jonathan W. Jones and Sophronia Kelly-Jones? They are on the 1870 Federal Census in Jones Creek. Any help on this family would be greatly appreciated. Barbara Westman westman@jps.net
78. WILSON Alford Henry Wilson born Feb 14, 1874 possibly in Southern Illinois. wilconex@sage.net
79. PHILLIPS Seeking information on William Anderson Phillips, b. abt 1848 in Franklin County, Illinois (Benton). Spouse unknown, daughters names Sarah and Mary. Was son of Jefferson Phillips, b. 1823 TN & Mary Beaty, b. 1827 AL. Known to have lived in Murphysboro. Any help appreciated, will swap info. Skip Williams spaceport@greater.net
80. MODGLIN, JARRETT Seeking information on Frank Modglin b abt 1878, Bradley twp, Jackson, IL; md Anna May Jarrett 8 Nov 1900. Had ch Nola b 1902, a male ch b 6 Mar 1903, Ava, Jackson, IL, a female ch b 17 Jul 1904 in Ava, Opal b 1905. The "male" and "female" children apparently died for they are not with the family in Willisville, Perry, IL in 1910 census. In 1920 census of Jackson Co Frank is living with his brother, Henry. None of Frank's family is found with him. Who was the parents of Frank and Henry? Betty Winn momwinn@ncn.com
81. BRADLEY, TABOURING Searching for information on James Bradley b.(approx.)1830 in Tennessee. Wife Mary____?. Children: John, James, Eva, Charles. Wife Mary born in TN as well as John and James. Eva and Charles born in Illinois. John, b.1861, was my G.Grandfather. His sons, Herbert, Walter and Arthur later owned the Bradley brothers nursery in Carbondale. Walter was my grandfather. He married Muriel Tabouring. The new owners of that nursery have mail-order seed catalogs with my grandfather Walter and his brothers pictures in it, but are not willing to share. So, I seek information on them all. James Bradley, I cannot find in Tennessee. Would like to know James' parents name and birthplace. I can't find what Mary's maiden name was. Stories, pictures, documentation, etc. on this line of the Bradleys or the Tabouring family would be much appreciated. Thanks, D.Womble Attica4@aol.com
82. PATCHETT, VONGRUENIGEN Sarah Jane "Jennie" Patchett, md Charles Harper Vongruenigen 1889 in Murphysboro, Jackson Co, IL. Their dau, Anna Mary Vongruenigen was born 9 Sep 1900 in Murphysboro, Jackson Co, IL. Looking for any info on these families. Also, where to get add'l info, such as birth cert, marriage cert or records. Pam Yates pjyates@abcs.com
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