QUERIES INDEX - 1999

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  • Oliver E. Peters - Seeking info on Oliver E. Peters, b. 11 Jun 1838, Vigo Cty., IN; married #1: Margaret Walcutt on 26 Nov 1854, Franklin Cty., OH; one child Mary I. Peters, b. 1856, Franklin Cty., OH. Margaret d. bef 1858, Franklin Cty., OH; #2 marriage - Amanda Ann Hopper, 28 Jan 1858, Franklin Cty., OH, one child Allista A. Peters, born 1859, Franklin Cty., OH. Allista married Allen T. Thurman in Danville, Vermilion Cty., IL 21 Mar 1878; wife #3 Lovey Clark, b. 14 Apr 1841, Ohio; married Oliver 17 Jan 1861 either still in Ohio or possibly Coles County, IL. They had Charles (prob. #1 child); Abigail Peters, b. 3 May 1862, Charleston, Coles, Cty., IL; d. 18 Mar 1956 rur. Rossville, Vermilion Cty., IL; Dora Peters b. 16 Apr 1866 rur. Milford, Iroquois Cty., IL; Lura b. 7 Feb 1873, d. May 20, 1880, Iroquois Cty., IL; Loren E., b. 22 May 1875, d. 28 May 1880. Looking at dates of birth, Charles may be born between Abigail and Dora. I do not know if #2 Amanda Ann Hopper came to Coles Cty. or if she died in OH. There should be a marriage of Oliver and Lovey Clark on 17 Jan 1861; Abigail Peters Unger's obit states they came to Iroquois County, IL from Moultrie Cty., IL I have hit a dead end on finding Charles Peters, but know he was listed as a surviving brother in Abigail's obit 18 Mar 1956 living in Tennessee. Is anyone doing research on any of these people connected with Oliver E. Peters? Is there a marriage of Lovey Clark and Oliver in Coles Cty., IL in 1861? Is there possibly a death of #2 wife in Coles Cty., IL? Would appreciate any info available. Marjorie E. Crotts - 29 Dec 1999
  • Patrick C. Sanders - I am searching for information about the lineage of Patrick C. Sanders married to Amanda E. Hart about 1865 in Coles County. He may have been born in Tennessee in the 1840's. My information says that he "enlisted in State of Illinois, Company K, Regiment 62, Infantry, Honorably Discharged". This appears on an 1895 KS State Census, age 54 with 5 children. Does anyone have any additonal information about Patrick C. SANDERS? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Joan Atkinson - 27 Dec 1999
  • Hazen Eugene Bradley - I am looking for anyone that might know of Hazen Eugene Bradley? He married Carrie Miles in 1880. Hazen also known as H.E. Bradley was a undertaker in Coles Co. Ruth Miller - 23 Dec 1999
  • Chapman / Schuyler - I am looking for the marriage date of L.Chapman & I.L.Schuyler. I have no idea when they were married, maybe 1933-35. They may have been students at EIU. I know that Schuyler was, but I am not sure about Lucille. I am doing a family search and I can not seem to find this information. Merel Pollard - 23 Dec 1999
  • John Gannaway - Searching for info. on the following family:
    John Gannaway III b. 15 Nov., 1789 Cumberland Co., VA d. 27 Feb., 1875 Mattoon, Coles Co., IL m. Elizabeth Williams da. of Cpt. William L. Williams & Mary Ganaway
    Children:
    1. Rhoda Gannaway 1st m. ___Webb 2d m. Jesse Fuller
    2. Mary Ann Gannaway m. Samuel Fuller
    3. Wm. Gannaway 1st m. _____ Masters 2d m. Rebecca Campbell
    4. Sarah Gannaway m. Christopher Becks Adams
    5. Eliz. Gannaway m. robertson Gannasay
    6. Nancy Davis Gannaway m. Adam W. Hart
    7. Hester Gannaway m. Miles Hart
    8. John James Gannaway m. Sarah Williams
    9. Martha Gannaway m. William Champion

    Joe Pierce - 21 Dec 1999
  • William Chandler, JP & Isaac Brewell, JP - Seek info on William Chandler, J.P., and Isaac Brewell, J.P.

    Moses C. Louthan and Minerva Carter (my great grandparents) were married on 4 January 1853 in Coles Co., IL by William Chandler, a. J.P.

    John Louthan (my great great grandfather) and Sarah Hains/Harris (his second wife) were married on 17 October 1846 in Coles Co., IL by Isaac Grewell, a J.P.

    Looking for the location in Coles Co. where these marriages occurred. Did a J.P. during these times have certain townships, etc., they serviced? I've checked the marriage records from the Coles Co. Courthouse, and the place of marriage is not indicated in the marriage records. Jack Louthan - 14 Dec 1999
  • Hiram Cutright / Francis Tucker - I am looking for info on Hiriam Cutright and his wife Franacis Tucker both buried in Doge Grove Cemetery in Mattoon. I know the father of Francis Tucker was Benton Tucker buried in Mt. Tabor Cemetery rural Charleston. My Grandmother Edith (Cutright) Shryock was their Granddaughter. Thanks for any info. Judy Traylor - 12 Dec 1999
  • Sarah Kingery & John Vancampen - Looking for information on the Kingery Family of Coles Co. IL. Sarah Kingery or Kinger married John VANCAMPEN in 1869 in Coles Co. IL. They are on the 1870 census in N. Okaw Twp. Sarah has two children, William, 9 and George 7. Also living with them is James Woodberry, 23 and Mary Kinger, 13. If anyone have any information on this family, please let me know. I would also like to know if they were on the 1880 census or not. Thanks in advance for any help. Joanna Smith Dunn - 12 Dec 1999
  • Sarah Elizabeth Morris - Looking for Sarah Elizabeth Morris, Born March 20 1840 in Coles Co., IL. Married Joseph Buffington. Looking for information on her family. Father William Morris, Mother Mary Ann Jackson. Thank you Rhonda Buffington - 5 Dec 1999
  • William A. Cannon - I am looking for descendants of William A. Cannon born 10/17/1841 Jefferson County, Tennessee, and died 4/10/1927. He is buried in Dodge Grove Cemetery in Mattoon, Illinois. William was a Baptist Minister who moved to Mattoon, Illinois after the Civil War. William was a Civil War veteran having fought with the 1st Tennessee Cavalry, Union Army. He had 4 children: William LeRoy, Mary Ann, John Francis and Joseph Ross. William was my ggg grandfather's brother. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Randy Walker - 4 Dec 1999
  • John Potter - John Potter, b abt. 1827 in ?, Married March 5 1850 Coles Co to Martha Jane Dinning, b. abt. 1829. Seeking connection to Potter or Dinning to obtain additional linkages. Their son John Quincy Potter b Abt. 1857 in Illinois, married Dec 24 1884 Saline Co NE to Sarah Jane ALLEN, b. abt. 1857. Dwayne D. Peterson - 3 Dec 1999
  • Mary Ellen Kegley - I am looking for birth date, marriage date, death date, fathers name, mothers name and any other information on Mary Ellen Kegley (Beasley). She married Benjamin H. Beasley between 1905 and 1910 (guessing) and they had a son, Frank Beasley, on March 23, 1924. Thanks, David Beasley - 27 Nov 1999
  • Clark Cornell - I am researching Clark CORNELL, b. in OH, & Philisa Aurelia DEHAVEN, b. in IN, married 12 Apr 1857 in Coles Co IL. They subsequently had at least two children in IL as well - Calbert M. CORNELL b. Feb 1867 & Bell CORNELL b. abt 1870. They evidently moved to KS by 1875 as one daughter Cora Adelle was born there in 1875, then the family moved to Barry Co. MO. Eventually moving to Carroll Co. AR after the death of Clark CORNELL. Philisa Aurelia DEHAVEN CORNELL died in Marion Co. AR in 1908. Any information on these two families would be greatly appreciated. SauWilliams@aol.com - 26 Nov 1999
  • John Sawin, Isaac Sawin - I am looking for info on John G Sawin and Isaac Sawin,spouses,and children. Tim Pence - 16 Nov 1999
  • Lena May Theil Bard - LENA MAY THEIL BARD, born in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, May 17, 1906. Parents were Herman and Hattie Theil. Lena had several siblings, but I have no names at this time. Does anyone have a family connection? Kathleen Richmond - 13 Nov 1999
  • Jeremiah Buffington - Jeremiah Buffington - JEREMIAH BUFFINGTON b. Sept 11, 1827 Dearborn Co, Ind. He died August 191915 in Washington and his wife ANN KATHERINE EBERHART BUFFINGTON b. Sept 18, 1826 Germany lived for 5 years in Coles County, Illinois sometime between 1848 when he was discharged from the Indiana Volunteers and 1860 when we found them in Harrison County, Iowa. They had children:
    WILLIAM HENRY BUFFINGTON b. Dec 14, 1850 Coles Co, Illinois
    MARY J. BUFFINGTON b. abt 1851 location Park IN
    WILLIAM HENRY BUFFINGTON b. Dec 14 1815 in Cole Co., Ill Died July 14, 1877 In Rulo, Richardson, NE
    CATHERINE BUFFINGTON b. about 1860 in IA
    JOHN GEORGE BUFFINGTON b Nov 114 1862 Honey Creek, Iowa
    CHARITY ELNORA BUFFINGTON b. about 1865 in Rulo, Richardson, NE Died August 28 1890 in Washington married Mosses Sutton

    We think that JEREMIAH BUFFINGTON and his parents had lived in Coles County, Illinois when he was young. Looking for His father and Mother. Brother, Sisters.

    DERIAS BUFFINGTON, and Mary Ann Coontz, Countz, Koontz? May be the Name of his father, but have been unable to prove it yet. DERIAS also had more children, the only other one we know for sure is JAMES JOSEPH BUFFINGTON b. Jan 30, 1832 married SARAH ELIZABETH MORRIS.

    DERIAS had at least TWO brothers who also may have lived in Coles County. RICHARD S. BUFFINGTON, JOHNATHAN BUFFINGTON. DERIAS BUFFINGTON were sons of JEREMIAH BUFFINGTON and STELLA COOPER. Any information on theseBUFFINGTON, MORRIS, COUNTZ families most appreciated. Rhonda Buffington - 31 Oct 1999
  • Hiram Donica - Hiram was born abt. 1800 in Greene Co., TN/Montgomery Co, KY(?). He married Mary "Polly" BLAIR 16 December 1819 in Bedford, Lawrence Co., Indiana, daughter of James BLAIR and Mary THOMSON. Hiram arrives in Coles County about 1837/38 and departs for McDonald County, MO somewhere around 1855. He is on the McDonald County, MO Census of 1860. Hiram Donica's son James and daughter Jane were original members of the New Harmony Methodist Society Church. The church was formed in Warrenton, ILL. There was also a school named for Hiram---And a place called Donica Point in Coles Co., ILL.

    1840 Coles County, ILL Federal Census
    Donica, Hiram
    Males---1 under 5---1 10/15 yrs---1 15/20 yrs---1 20/30yrs---1 40/50
    Females---1 under 5 yrs---1 5/10 yrs---1 10/15 yrs---2-15/20yrs---1 40/50yrs

    1850 Coles County, ILL Federal Census
    Hiram 50-KY
    Mary-49-N.C.
    Sally A.-22-IND
    Jane-18- IND
    Thomas-14-IND
    Margaret-12-ILL
    William-7-ILL
    Hiram-3-ILL
    Barsheba Hannon Donica 24--TN

    It is believed that Hiram also had two other sons Greenbury & James R. Donica probably married by this time but do not show up on the Coles County Census. A 1849 document showing a contract to go to the gold fields in CA has been found maybe that is where Greenbury and James are (?). Bathsheba Hannon Donica is Greenbury's wife. James R. Donica married first Elizabeth Hannon. Although we do know that most of the family did arrive in McDonald County, MO, we do not know where any of the above persons mentioned died and are buried except for William. If you can help, please contact me. I will gladly exchange information and if you prefer to U. S. Mail I will gladly refund copying and postage cost. Thank You, Norma Mitchell - 27 Oct 1999
  • Shadrach Bosley - I am trying to find more information on the family of Shadrach BOSLEY, who moved to Mattoon, Coles prior to 1940. Shadrach was married twice:

    - to Tamar Ames in 1795. Their children were: Walter, Hannah, Shadrach, Daniel, Robert, Cyrus, Rosel, John, Edward, Laura Ann, Mosier.
    - to Prudence Hathaway in 1821. Their children were: Warren, James H., Prudence R.

    I may be related to Warren Bosley, but have been unable to locate any info about him or his family. I would appreciate any help on these (and any other Bosley's in Coles County), and would happily share what info I possess. Thanks, Greg Bosley - 27 Oct 1999
  • Caleb Orahood - I'm looking for any Orahood (and var. spellings)descendants. Caleb Orahood moved from Union Co., OH to Coles Co., IL in about 1840. Thanks, Jeanne Crews - 27 Oct 1999
  • Stephen Christopher Riley - STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER RILEY, b.1833 in Charleston, s/o James Whitfield Riley and Delphia Rice Riley. Family originally from Virginia to Indiana to Clark or Coles Co, Illinois and back to Indiana. Seeking confirmation family was in this area and when they moved to and from Indiana. One source puts Stephen's father as John Riley. STICKSIVAD@aol.com - 27 Oct 1999
  • John Smales/Smails - Seeking information on John Smales/Smails and family . He married Elizabeth Wallace in Coles Co., IL on Feb 7, 1844. This was at least a 2nd marriage for him.

    There is a John Smalls listed on the 1840 Coles county Federal Census. This may be him.

    One of his sons, George Smales was born on Apr 1838 in OH, one of his daughters, Harriet Smales was born Feb 5 1841 in IL.

    Would like to know if his prior wife died and is buried in Coles Co., IL.

    John Smales/Smails and his family were in the Wapello, Jefferson Co., IA area in 1850 and until he died in 1865.

    Would appreciate any information on this family. Thank you. Jennie Wright - 25 Oct 1999
  • William P. Finley - Looking for information on William P. Finley b.1858 d.1907. Wife was Martha Ann Shields b.1967 d.1963. Children were John W. Finley / Ethel Finley / Kenneth C. Finley b. 1903 d.1986 and Harold P. Finley b. 1900 d. 1970. James Lee - 23 Oct 1999
  • David Black - Black Family from Coles Co. IL Looking for information on DAVID BLACK born 1822 AL who married TEMPERANCE STULL born 1826 IL. Also looking for information on their son JOHN RILEY BLACK born 1855 IL who married LILAS ANN VANTASSEL born 1857 IL. Need information on CLARINDA EDWARDS born 1818 OH who married SAMUEL L VANTASSELL born 1813 NY. I'm seeking information on their parents, siblings, and children. Any input appreciated. - 16 Oct 1999
  • Susie Mannin - I am Looking for any info. I can find on Susie Mannin Who was born 26 Feb 1898 in Morgan County Ky. and Died in San Diego Ca. in Jan 1982. Larry Miller - 16 Oct 1999
  • Wiley Shaw / Phoebe Taylor - Looking for ancestors for WILEY SHAW, born approx 1834 in Coles County, and PHOEBE TAYLOR, born approx 1838 in Coles County, married (assumed in Coles County), with one son, WILLIS RILEY SHAW, born 17 Jun 1860 in Coles County. Deathdates for Wiley and Phoebe are unknown. Willis Shaw died in 1933. Thanks for your help. Robert Shaw - 14 Oct 1999
  • Inez Best McClelland/McClelland - Looking for any info on Inez Best McClellend (or McClelland), born in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, May 5, 1888. She later married Leslie Irving Parmelee on August 16, 1919, in Los Angeles. Many thanks! Mark Phillips - 13 Oct 1999
  • Nancy Britt / William S. Little - I am looking for the parentage and birthplace of a Nancy BRITT who m. William S. LITTLE in Coles Co IL June 16, 1836. Would appreciate hearing from anyone researching a Nancy BRITT who may have previously been a Miss or Mrs. Nancy FLEETWOOD. Thanks. Joyce Fleetwood Lawrence - 11 Oct 1999
  • Johnson D. Stark - I am looking for information on Johnson D Stark, 1837-11/11/1887 he is buried in Old Gordon (Shiloh,Thomas Lincoln) Cemetary. And his sister Sarah E (Stark) Alexander 1844-12/15/1917 w/o David R. Alexander.(They are buried in New Beals Cemetary) My gggrandfather was their brother. Have more information on this line glad to share/trade. Thanks Kandi Stark Reeder - 10 Oct 1999
  • Effa Ellen Tichenor - I am trying to find information of my grandmother's family. She was born EFFA ELLEN TICHENOR in Hickory Township, Coles County. Her mother was Martha Ellen Johnson Born March 22, 1858-died Mar.2 1919 and buried iat Greasy Pt cemetary. Her father was Edward Johnson of Rardin and Bushton. He is buried at his farm just north of Bushton. He had 6 children:William Minus; Malinda Ann; Sara Malvina; Nancy Jane; Martha Ellen. Martha married Edwin Tichenor and had Edward Ogdon, Jan 25, 1877 , Effa Ellen Aug 8, 1880. She also had another daughter named Rebecca Elvessie from a subsequent marriage. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Pat Poapst - 10 Oct 1999
  • Nancy J. Tilman / James Brineger - I found on the Illinois Marriages Website the following marriage: Nancy J. TILMAN to James BRINEGER, Coles Co. Nov. 17, 1867. I think this Nancy might be my gggrandmother. My Nancy (Tilman?) was living in Newton Co. Missouri in 1880 and was married to Isaac E. CRAIG BUT living in the household was a 15-year-old girl named Julia A. Carter, b. Illinois(as well as three young children of the new marriage....) Of course if Julia is Nancy's daughter, I expected Nancy's first husband to have the name CARTER. I'm not even certain that my Nancy's maiden name was TILMAN....Can anyone tell me about this Nancy TILMAN BRINEGER and if I am on a wild goose chase? Many thanks...Anita Tally - 10 Oct 1999
  • E. Bennett / Virginia Casel - E. BENNETT and Virginia CASEL were listed on the death certificate of one Ora BENNETT who died in Kansas in the late 50's. Ora was married to my grand aunt Alta Mae SNODDY married I know not where... probably Arkansas, Missouri or Kansas... The BENNETTs were to have lived in the Ashmore, of Coles County... any information on this family would be most helpfull... Jerry - 6 Oct 1999
  • Alexander Snowden - I am looking for family members of Alexander SNOWDEN that reside in Mattoon Twp and was married to Savannah and had a child Mary Jane SNOWDEN and I believe a sister name Lear... though not certain on the given name.. Mary was born in 1852 and seems to have married a McCulley ? for her first two daughters and then Married a Jonahton Larue later on in Quiency, Illinois and settled in Lafayette County and they had two sons there ... Mary later divorced Larue and had another marriage in Oklahoma, male unkown... marriage cut short because he didn't wash and was a cowboy? She died in Sedalia Mo and surname was Disney on the death certificate...Jerry - 6 Oct 1999
  • Charles and mary Shutts - I am searching for information on Charles and Mary Shutts. They are listed in both the 1900 and 1910 Censuses as living in Mattoon (Marion St. and Shelby Ave., respectively). In 1910, they are listed as ages 62 and 54 respectively. I have not found them in the 1920 census and am trying to find out more about what happened to them. Any help would be appreciated. Patricia Curti - 6 Oct 1999
  • Sarah Elizabeth Martin Lumley - I am looking for the family of my husbands grgrandmother, Sarah Elizabeth Martin Lumley, her obituary says that she was born in Coles Co. Ill. 15 June 1854 and died 23 March 1935 in Hennessey, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of REASON and Mary A Martin and the youngest of ten children. I believe that she had a brother Darius and maybe a Jesse who had children Percy, Gladys and Asa ( this is based on an old photo sent to Aunt Sarah ) Sarah married James Lumley 13 Feb. 1879 in Sadorus, Champaign Co. Ill. They settled in Oklahoma and had 2 children, Estella and John. My husband, John Holcomb, is named after this grandfather. John Holcomb - 26 Sep 1999
  • Irl LeRoy Schuyler - I am trying to find some information on my family. My uncle married a lady who lived in Coles County and I am trying to find out what her last name was. All I can give you is that my Uncle was named Irl LeRoy Schuyler, he was about 20 to 25 years old when he was married (?). His bride had the first name of Lucille and she was about the same age. I do know that she lived in Charleston and I think that her last name may have been Chapman.

    I am doing a history of my family and this seems to be a missing piece of the past. Maybe a marriage License from the 1930's. They might have been students at Eastern. Irl was born 19 Sept 1909. I think Lucille was a couple years younger. I will appreciate any help from you. Dave Neibergall - 24 Sep 1999
  • William Bridgman/Bridgeman - Interested in all the Bridgman or Bridgeman relatives in Coles or surrounding counties. Know William was minister there in 1830's and married Indiana Bess there. Also was a John there in 1870's in Paradise Twp. but have never found him or his family since. Also know William lived in Cumberland Co. Know William moved from there to Franklin Co., AR. Lena Truster - 24 Sep 1999
  • Amanda Jane McCumber / Charles B. Welles - Searching for info on Amanda Jane McCUMBER married Charles B. Welles 1 Jan,1868 in Coles Co., IL. My Amanda was the daughter of William H. "George" McCUMBER and Hettie Jane McCANN/McCANTS. Had sister Theresa. Hoping for a connection. Thanks. Louise McWhirt - 23 Sep 1999
  • Robert Conner - Robert Conner was part of a large family living in Campbell, Coles County, IL during the Civil War. Robert and his brother Thomas enlisted at Mattoon. After 1867 the family, with the exception of Robert, moved to IN. Need information on members of this family, especially Robert. William East - 22 Sep 1999
  • Casebeer/Casebier - Researching Casebeer/Casebier in Coles Co IL Would like to share information. Darla - 19 Sep 1999
  • Henry Ellison - HENRY ELLISON b. abt 1832 Illinois married SARAH E. ???? Mar 6, 1854 in Coles Co, Illinois. SAMUEL ELLISON married Mrs. ESTHER DANIELS Feb 21, 1854. Can anyone tell me more about these people? Thanks. Trudy Spanier - 18 Sep 1999
  • Thomas Gordon - Thomas Gordon is said to have been born 1760 in VA, and to have died 18 Feb 1835 in Coles Co., IL. He is buried in what is now called Shiloh Cemetery in Coles Co. I am interested in data about him and his family, and particularly his daughter, Rebecca Gordon, born 1 April 1806 (prob. in VA), who married William Higganbotham -- though I am told her death was in Marion Co., IL in 1880. Thank you, Harman Clark - 15 Sep 1999
  • Rufus Griffin - Looking for information on Rufus (M?) Griffin in Coles Co ABT 1880 census. He was born about 1850ish in NC? and lived in ARK and TX after Civil War. May be related to Lucius F. Griffin(SC 1850?) , W.H. Griffin and M.E. Griffin (from Shelby CO AL). Wife was Marrietta or Mary Etta. members.tripod.com/jhg60/index.html - Thanks, John Griffin - 13 Sep 1999
  • Josiah Fulfer - Looking for information on Josiah Fulfer born January 12, 1835 in Coles Co., IL, he move with his father and mother to Polk Co., Arkansas and then on in to Texas. Any information on his relatives would be of great help. Thank you, Vanessa DeShazer - 12 Sep 1999
  • Thomas Raymond Smith - Seeking information on Thomas Raymond Smith b: 1-22-1860; d: 8-5-1929. He lived in the Charleston, IL area and is buried there. (Thomas married Laura Ann Walsh in Louisville, KY 1883.) I believe Thomas Raymond Smith's father was James R. Smith from NY. Issues of Thomas & Laura Ann Walsh were: James Reed Smith, Edward Charles Smith; Thomas Eugene and Laura Smith. This family worked a lot on railroads. Any information would be helpful. Many thanks - Jenny Coonce - 12 Sep 1999
  • Berry L. Horsley - Looking for information on the family of :

    Berry L. HORSLEY born ca 1823 in Kentucky married Sara N. ________ . born ca 1825 in Kentucky.
    Children : [ all born Matton, Coles County, Illinois ]
    Joshua Theodore HORSLEY born 4 January 1845 [ My line ]
    William A. - 1848
    Simeon - 1854
    Rosella - 1856
    Isadore - 1858
    Samuel -1862
    Lensatha (Sophia) - 1866

    Joshua moved to Kansas ca 1870 and married and raised a family. He made the run into Oklahoma Territory in 1889 and settled near Marshal, Logan County, Oklahoma.

    Also have some information on the family of Simeon HORSLEY in my files. Simeon also moved to Oklahoma. Bill Walsh - 11 Sep 1999
  • Matilda Alexander / John Starr - Searching for information about Matilda ALEXANDER who married John Marion STARR 1854 Montgomery CO IL and removed to Coles CO probably after 1860. May have moved with Matilda's ALEXANDER relations as all of John's family is accounted for in Montgomery CO (or heaven). Three daughters Mary (Mollie) STARR m WATSON, Martha Ella STARR m Johnson, and Laura STARR who died young. I have also a marriage Mattie STARR and Robert McQUALITY Coles CO IL 1879, could be a widowed Matilda ALEXANDER STARR. Please contact direct. Nora Tocus - 9 Sep 1999
  • Samuel Morris / Martha Jackson Woodrum - SAMUEL MORRIS wife MARTHA JACKSON WODRUM may have lived in Coles Co, Illinois. Their son JOSEPH MORRIS b abt 1775 married ELIZABETH JONES b. abt 1775-1780. Does anyone know about these people? Thanks, Trudy Spanier
  • Henry Parker - Researching Parker familes of Edgar, Lake & Coles Counties who moved there from S. C. about 1827. Henry Parker, born 1780, S. C., is listed on 1830 Clinton County Ill., census. Henry Parker moved to Pope County Arkansas 1836. Two sons were born while Henry resided in Illinois: John L. Parker, 1832 and Wilson J. Parker, 1834.

    Believe Henry may be close kin to Nathaniel Parker, Coles County.     Ronnie Hughes - 7 Sep 1999
  • Nees/Neese/Neice/Nese - Looking for NEES/NEESE/NEICE/NESE families. GGGrandmother SARAH married ISAAC MARTIN about 1879+ before moving to LAWRENCE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. They are related to the EARL family. Would like to hear from family, have no more information than this. Thank-you. Norene - 26 Aug 1999
  • Elias Driskell / Christina Eaton - Would like to correspond with anyone researching in Coles Co. these names. Elias DRISKELL b-abt 1789 KY Died-abt 1825 in Coles Co.IL. married Christina EATON. Children-all born in Coles Co.
    John DRISKILL 1813
    Nancy M. b-1815
    William Franklin DRISKILL b-1822 Coles Co.
    Mary Polly DRISKILL b-1820 Coles Co.

    Pattie Brandle - 26 Aug 1999
  • Andy White / Sarah Jane Jackson - I am looking for *any* information pertaining to the family of Andy (Andrew?) White who married Sarah Jane Jackson (she died 11/21/1913). They had at least 3 sons, two of which were born in Coles County. These sons are William Henry White (3/10/1876-10/8/42), Frank White (1/15/1873-12/26/1939), and Alfred (no information). William Henry White married (wife unknown) and had at least 7 children. Two of these children are Harley White (died 1969) and Henry White (no information). Harley White was my grandfather. I believe the family moved from Kentucky to Illinois, then to Michigan. Please e-mail me if you have any information, I'd love to hear from you, even if it's a remote connection :) Thanks! Deborah White - 24 Aug 1999
  • John Rice Tilman, Jr. - Interested in the Tilman Family. John Rice Tilman, Jr. d 10 Nov. 1856, Coles Co., Il. and his wife, Jane Elizabeth "Jensey" Fletcher, d -- -- 1866, Paradise, Coles Co., IL. Were married 2 Feb. 1831, Paradise, Coles Co., IL. Had 11 children. Any information most welcome. Robert Fletcher - 22 Aug 1999
  • George Benjamin Warren & Mary Idella Woodrum - I am attempting to locate any written factual information on my relatives in Coles County, Illinois. Great GrandFather, George Benjamin Warren (Married to Mary Idella Woodrum, daughter of Abraham T. Woodrum and Pransina Rogers)

    George B. Warren and Mary Idella were parents to my Grandmother Mary Georgia Warren. Born 7-2-1905, in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois. George B. Warren was son of Henry Amos Warren Jr. and Susan Scott. Any help you can provide will be appreciated. Thank You, Keith Turner - 20 Aug 1999
  • Lane, Martin, Lewis - Looking for infomation on Archibald Lane (1835-1905) who was rasied by Jame and Mary Martin. He maried Ester Jane Lewis (1836-1872). Any informaton on these families. Thank you, Terry Lane - 18 Aug 1999
  • Cross / Tucker - I am searching for information, other researchers, for two CROSS brothers who married two TUCKER sisters, daughters of Thomas TUCKER and Mary A. CISSELL who are buried at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Coles Co IL

    Martha L. TUCKER b. 1853 KY, d. 1889 buried Mt. Tabor Cemetery Coles Co IL

    Children of William CROSS and Martha TUCKER:
    Mary Ellen CROSS b. 1875 Moultrie Co IL m. John Milton BOWLIN
    Anna CROSS b. 1878 Moultrie Co IL
    Grace Florence CROSS b. 1880 Moultrie Co IL m. John C. VOEGEL
    John William CROSS b. 1882 Moultrie Co IL
    Walter E. CROSS b. 1883 Moultrie Co IL
    Estella Frances CROSS b. 1885 Moultrie Co IL m. Thomas ELLIS
    Katy CROSS b. 1887 d. 1890, buried Mt. Tablr Cemetery, Coles Co IL

    Thomas Edward CROSS b. 1856 KY, d. 1886, buried Calvary Cemetery Moultrie Co IL
    Eliza Jane TUCKER b. 1856 KY, d. 1932, buried Calvary Cemetery Moultrie Co IL

    Children of Thomas Edward CROSS and Eliza Jane TUCKER:
    Thomas Edward CROSS m. Minnie COOK
    Rose CROSS b. 1882 m. Fred BRIGGS
    Lillie CROSS b. 1884 m. Robert HURST
    Clara CROSS b. 1885 d. 1886
    Katy CROSS m. Fred DEWER

    Myrna Madigan - 17 Aug 1999
  • Henderson Cook - My search begins in Edgar County with the 1850 & 1860 census; a brief glance at 1880 census a few years ago showed some of the Henderson Cook family in Coles, i.e., Reuben, Richard, and mother Elizabeth. Any information in regard to them might help in finding out about their sibling James M. I believe this James M. in the 1850 & 1860 Edgar County census is my ggrandfather who died in 1864, yet I can find no proof. Marjorie Krell - 17 Aug 1999
  • Lucinda Oakes & William H. Dunaway - My paternal great-grandparents Lucinda Oakes Dunaway & William H. (Henry, I believe) Dunaway lived in Mattoon, Ill. for many years, possibly from birth, and both are buried there. Other than birth years of prior to 1885, I know nothing. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you so much. Cheryl Adams - 17 Aug 1999
  • Cross / Tucker - I am searching for information, other researchers, for two CROSS brothers who married two TUCKER sisters, daughters of Thomas TUCKER and Mary A. CISSELL who are buried at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Coles Co IL

    William T. CROSS b. 1852 KY
    d. 1920 buried Gays Cemetery Moultrie Co IL
    Martha L. TUCKER b. 1853 KY
    d. 1889 buried Mt. Tabor Cemetery Coles Co IL

    Children of William CROSS and Martha TUCKER:
    Mary Ellen CROSS b. 1875 Moultrie Co IL m. John Milton BOWLIN
    Anna CROSS b. 1878 Moultrie Co IL
    Grace Florence CROSS b. 1880 Moultrie Co IL m. John C. VOEGEL
    John William CROSS b. 1882 Moultrie Co IL
    Walter E. CROSS b. 1883 Moultrie Co IL
    Estella Frances CROSS b. 1885 Moultrie Co IL m. Thomas ELLIS
    Katy CROSS b. 1887 d. 1890, buried Mt. Tablr Cemetery, Coles Co IL

    Thomas Edward CROSS b. 1856 KY, d. 1886, buried Calvary Cemetery Moultrie Co IL
    Eliza Jane TUCKER b. 1856 KY, d. 1932, buried Calvary Cemetery Moultrie Co IL

    Children of Thomas Edward CROSS and Eliza Jane TUCKER:
    Thomas Edward CROSS m. Minnie COOK
    Rose CROSS b. 1882 m. Fred BRIGGS
    Lillie CROSS b. 1884 m. Robert HURST
    Clara CROSS b. 1885 d. 1886
    Katy CROSS m. Fred DEWER

    Myrna Madigan - 17 Aug 1999
  • Oren D. Wolf - I am searching for family of Oren D. WOLF born August 24, 1865 in Ashmore, Coles Co., Illinois. His mother's name was Nancy Jane UNKNOWN. Oren married Mary A. SUMMERS of Ethel, Missouri. Other possible family members are Hazelette L WOLF, Lucy C. WOLF (wife of Hazelette), Osney C. WOLF, Orisaboy WOLF and Mary E. BARNETT. Pat Morris - 16 Aug 1999
  • Thomas Corwin Orr - I am searching for my ggrandfather THOMAS CORWIN ORR, born 1850 in COLES COUNTY, married PERMELIA ADALINE RIGGINS 2 March 1871, died 29 Nov. 1883, all in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois. I think his father was GEORGE M. ORR who married NANCY FREELAND IN 1842 in Guernsey County, Ohio. If you have any information on siblings and/or father, I would be most grateful. Rosemary Woodard - 8 Aug 1999
  • Frost / Tool / Fudge - I am searching for information on these Coles CO. names: FROST, TOOL, FUDGE.
    Eliza Jane TOOL b. 10 Jan 1818 Abindgon, Wash. CO., VA d. 27 June 1841 Charleston, Coles CO., IL. m. Jonathan FROST 4 June 1840 Charleston, Coles CO.,IL. Need birth and death information for Jonathan. She died one year after they married. Did Jonathan re-marry? The information that I have states they had no issue. She was the daughter of Adam Miller TOOL and Susanna Hamilton STINSON.

    Barbara TOOL b. 14 May 1801 Augusta CO., VA d. 18 April 1876 Charleston, Coles CO., IL m. 17 Oct 1822 John FUDGE b. 11 Nov. 1801, d. 30 Jan 1849 Charleston, Coles CO., IL. She was the daughter of Archibald TOOL(E) and Barbara FUDGE. He was the son of John FUDGE Jr. and Christian TIERNEY. I have no other information on this couple. Is anyone researching either of these lines?

    I would like to find burial places for all of them. Tom & Mickey Daniels - 4 Aug 1999
  • Daniel Meisenheimer / Lavina Rowe - Seeking information on Daniel Meisenheimer and wife Lavina Rowe who were living in Montgomery Co. Illinois in 1880. I have been told that there are Meisenheimers living also in Coles Co. Any connections? Janet Shapiro - 4 Aug 1999
  • James and Sophrona Carpenter - I'm looking for information on my GG Grandparents and their children -Nathaniel, Mary Jane, Catherine, Abraham, Elizebeth, Permela, Sharlot, Sarah, Mariah, Charles and Samuel. James and his wife would have lived around Charleston somewhere between 1834 and l876. Charles and Samuel fought in the civil war - C 123 inf. Thanks, Sally Abild - 2 Aug 1999
  • Mary Miller - Looking for information on the ancestry of Mary Miller, b. July 3, 1848 in Charleston, Coles County, to James Miller and Nancy Unknown. Mary wed Adam Carrithers Stallard on June 2, 1868, and bore him five children, including my paternal great grandmother, Annie C. Stallard. Mary died 1927 in Finchville KY. Jim & Kayo Robertson - 1 Aug 1999
  • Lucy Williams - Searching for family of Lucy Williams, b. NC 1823. Married William G. Rout in Coles Co, IL in 1842. Married John Wiley in Douglas Co, IL 28 Oct. 1847. children were Roberta, Albin L., Mary L., Eli D. and William Foster Wiley. Looking to find Lucy's parents or siblings. Diana Goldenberg - 30 Jul 1999
  • Jones - Morgan - Junkin - Alford Jones and Almeda Morgan m1. 1832, Whitley Co., KY. They are in Coles Co., IL by 1840 where they are in the census with two sons, one born 1830-1835 and one born 1835-1840. Almeda apprently died sometime in the 1840's and he m2. 1847 Mary Jane Junkin, Coles Co, IL. They had a son Alfred M. born about 1849. Alfred Sr. died January 1850 from a hog bite. They resided in Okaw Twp. When did Almeda die? Who were her children? VickiHutchison - 28 Jul 1999
  • Martin, Pinkney, Reed - Seek info on these surnames in Coles Co., IL. Willson Pinkney (1819-1852) m. 1837, Mary Jane Martin, dau of William Harvey Martin. Mary Jane d. prior to 1850 census. Two children of the m. were, Anna Susannah, b. 1840 and Sarah Ann b. 6 Feb 1842. Following their fathers death William Martin was appointed their guardian. Anna Susannah m. and Sarah Ann m. William Henry Reed 12 Oct 1859 in Moultrie Co., probably Whitley Twp. Wm. Harvey Martin, MG had moved from Coles Co. to Whitley community in 1829 at the request of the WAGGONER family to establish the Old School Baptist Church. Believe that Anna S. & Sarah A. were living with grandparents as children and married after their grandfather died in 1854. Any info concerning these families will be most appreciated. Thanks. Joseph Reed Williams - 28 Jul 1999
  • Angelia (Angela) Edwards - I am searching for Information on Angelia (Angela) Edwards who was married to James Marion Fortenberry in Coles County on 7, Jan 1868. Need her mother & father names. Can anyone help? carrielevi@uswest.net - 26 Jul 1999
  • Jacob and David Hoots - Searching for more information on the HOOTS & connected families that came to Coles Co, abt 1836 Jacob and David b. NC mar'd Sarah Wright, son John b. NC 1816 mar'd Sarah FULLER, son John b. 1854 mar'd 1875 Mary F. BLAND, son Oscar mar'd Maude Lulu SHORES abt 1903 where? Their children Glenn, Maxwell, Gerald, Robert, Gladys and Irene. Any information on these families appreciated and willing to share. Thanks Brenda Hoots - 24 Jul 1999
  • Amos Weedon - Searching for information on Amos Weedon who married Louisa Johnston on 16 Sep 1860 in Coles County.

    My Amos would have been about 31 years of age in 1860. Amos might also go by the name of Alfred.

    Is anyone searching the Weedon family in the Coles area? Any help would be most appreciated! Dana Weeden - 18 Jul 1999
  • Pinkney, Pinckley, Pinkley, Pinkney,Martin, Reed, Graham, Ringo - Searching for PINKNEY, PINCKLEY, PINKLEY MARTIN, REED GRAYHAM, RINGO. Willson PINKNEY, b. 1819, IN, m. Mary Jane MARTIN, 1837 in Coles Co. Mary Jane, b. about 1818, possibly the daughter of William Harvey MARTIN [1774-1854]. Willson and Mary Jane had two children: Anna Susannah, b. 1840 and Sarah Ann, b. 6 Feb 1842. Anna m. Jonathan GRAYHAM, 25 Mar 1854 & Sarah Ann, m. William Henry REED, [b. 1837, Fayette Co., OH] in Moultrie Co., IL in 1859. Mary Jane apparently died in childbirth as in 1850 Willson was living in Clay Co., IN, having combined his family with that of Robert Pinkney, b. 1819, d. 1850 prior to census (possibly twin brother of Willson) whose wife was Martha (Ringo) PINKLEY and children, Elizabeth C. and Sarah Belle. Willson & Robert may have been sons of Benjamin PINCKLEY who was enumerated in Coles Co census of 1840. Records confuse spelling of the PINKNEY name although tradition links the family with the PINCKNEY family of SC. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Joseph Williams - 14 Jul 1999
  • James Riley Walker & Delphine Smith - I'm looking for information about James Riley Walker who married Delphine Smith in the late 1800s. James had a brother, John Allen Walker, who was a railroad engineer. Delphine had a brother, Tom Smith, who farmed outside of Mattoon, IL. Tom had a son, Dan, who also farmed. James and Delphine had three children, Estella Blanche Walker born 2-3-1884, L. Ernest Walker, and LaDella Alice Walker. Ernest married Una, last name unknown. Deb Schrader - 21 Jul 1999
  • Woolridge / Bailey - Seeking information on the WOOLDRIDGE family of Coles County. Please let me know if you have any information on the following that were married or are buried in Coles County:

    Joseph F. Wooldridge, wife Rebecca. Children: Alice Ann (m. Robert Carlyle), John (middle name may have been Grant), Bill (name may have been William W.), and Stella (m. Ferguson & Paitt). All but daughter Alice Ann were buried in Zion Hill Cemetery, Coles Co., IL.

    Coles County, IL marriages
    Mattie WOOLDRIDGE m. William H. Baker, 4 Feb 1873, (R.B. Tate, Book F, p. 160)
    Willie WOOLDIRDGE m. Florry Hovis, 17 Nov 1885, (R.B. Tate, Book J, p. 356)
    John G. WOOLDRIDGE m. Icie Hart, 15 Aug 1888, (C.W. Allison, Book 1, p. 215)
    Clara WOOLRIDGE m. George M. Baker, 5 Sept 1889, (R.B. Tate, Book 2, p. 10)

    Coles County, IL (Cemeteries)
    *Zion Hill Cemetery (Paradise Twp.)
    Elizabeth M. Wooldridge, 80, 1873-1953
    Emery E. Wooldridge, ??-??
    *Shiloh Cemetery (Pleasant Grove Twp.)
    Dorsa O. Woolridge 1886-1930
    Iva M. Woolridge (his wife) 1886-1958
    *Dodge Grove Cemetery (Mattoon)
    Austin Wooldridge, 50, d. 6-25-1909 (suicide)
    Genevieve Wooldridge, 58, d. 4-2-1954 (pulmonary coronary)
    Marie E. Wooldridge, 1yr, d. 4-6-1916 (infant par.)
    Mrs. Minnie Wooldridge, 88, d. 4-7-1960 (hypostatic pneumonia)
    Robert Howard Wooldridge, 66, 8-4-1982
    Robert Paris Wooldridge, 26, 12-31-1918 (TB)

    **************************************************

    Seeking information on the Bailey Family. I’m trying to learn information on any of the following BAILEYs that were married in Coles County, IL:

    *Helen Bailey m. Samuel Bowser, 2 May 1864 (John M. Lane, MG)
    *Rebecca Jane Bailey m. Samuel Gobert, 7 Sept 1865 (Samuel Wright, JP)
    *Daniel H. Bailey m. Catherine Jame Cayler, 3 July 1866 (Samuel Wright, JP)
    *Larry F. Bailey m. Elleanor Honn (Horn), 22 Sept. 1869 (John Kidce, MG)
    *Henry J. Bailey m. Sarah J. Myers, 15 Jan 1855 (A. Highland, JP)
    *William M. Bailey m .Francis Ann Myers, 15 Feb 1856 (Joseph WIlson, MG)
    *Margaret E. Bailey m. John Reecer, 18 Nov 1858 (D.T. Shirley)
    *Leeman Bailey m. Miss Frances Ann Bailey, 11 Feb 1859 (S.Scott, JP)
    *Sallie Bailey m. Francis M. Littlejohn, 20 Jun 1873 (W.C. Baker) Book F, p. 179
    *Thomas Bailey m. Celie E. Partlow, 9 Mar 1873 (James W. Ashmore) Book F, p. 156
    *D. F. Bailey m. Allien C. Shoemaker, 13 Feb 1874 (J. D.Brown) Book F, p. 208
    *John Bailey m. Mary F. Shoemaker, 29 Oct 1874 (A.F> Shaw) Book G, p. 35
    *George S. Bailey m. Luella Needham, 21 Nov 1878 (J.H. Aldrich) Book H, p. 201
    *John H. Bailey m. Polly J. Sowders, 10 Aug 1878 (A.f.Shaw) Book H, p. 156
    *Ella Bailey m. William Bond, 31 May 1882 (J.J. Pembertor) Book I, p. 227
    *Charles Bailey m. Annie E. Harmon, 31 May 1883 (Chas. Clement) Book I, p. 515
    *Mrs. Josephine Baily m. Robert Gilkson, 25 Feb 1885 (Amasa Gilbert) Book J, p. 242
    *Mary M. Bailey m. Abner Tilford, 9 May 1864 (O.P.McMains, MG)
    *Mary E. Bailey (Baley) m. George R. Alexander, 12 Jun 1862 (B.N. Berry, JP)
    *Mary Melvina Bailey (Bayly) m. Jacob B. Cline, 8 Sept 1860 (James W. Rohr, JP)
    *James Bailey m. Hannah Alexander, 1 Oct 1862 (B.N. Berry, JP)
    *James Bailey m. Jane Lake, 8 July 1875 (W.E. Adams, Book G, p. 142)
    *Sarah Elizabeth Bailey m. George Carlyle, 13 Mar 1870

    abcm191c@moultrie.com - 11 Jul 1999
  • Old Fowler School - I am searching for the location of the old Fowler school I think it was in Seven Hickory Twp. I found a note that my g grandfather Ben McNeel was buried there. I NEED HELP. JEGSMITH @AOL .COM - 13 Jul 1999
  • James and Winston Hutton - I have a picture of two people who have been identified to me as James Hutton and his son, Winston. I am looking for anyone who may have other pictures of these two ancestors. Willing to exchange copies of pictures. James Hutton is my 2nd great-grandfather. James had another son, Thomas Jefferson Hutton, My great-grandfather. James Hutton was born about 1805 and died in 1872 in Coles Co. John A. Call - 11 Jul 1999
  • James T. Jester - I am researching James T. Jester and his wife, Hester Price Jester, who lived in Arcola, Douglas County, but I understand that they would have been listed in Upper Okaw or New Albany Precincts prior to 1859. It is my understanding that they are buried in or near Arcola. James T. Jester was born in 1799 in Kent County, DE, as was Hester Price Jester (they're my gggrandparents). They left DE and moved first to Rush County, IN, then to near Arcola. My great grandfather, Benjamin Jester, and his son, my grandfather, also Benjamin Jester, were reared in Arcola. Other members of the family lived in Tuscola. Thanks for any assistance you may be able to provide. Mary Lou Jester Branson - 7 Jul 1999
  • John Henry Morris - Looking for MORRIS, John Henry married to DANIEL Annie. Located in East Oakland Township in 1870. Need a copy of census record ASAP. If you have access to it it is page 93 reel 197. Many thanks. Dishistory@aol.com - 7 Jul 1999
  • Harriet Ashmore - Seeking information on the family of Harriet ASHMORE, born 3/4/1833 in Coles County, Illionois. Parent names? Siblings? LRLaVOY@aol.com - 5 Jul 1999
  • Marion Madden - Looking for further info on Marion Madden. Born 1836, place unknown. Married May 18, 1864 to Mary Jane Collins in Coles Co. Died 1870 in Coles Co. Had a daughter Rosa Belle Madden (Daugherty) (Harvey) born 1867 Coles Co. and a son named Loyal. Basically looking for info on Marions fully birth date and where born, places he may have lived before Coles Co. Parents and their info, any siblings etc. And Marions full death date. Any help appreciated. Thanks. Marianne - 3 Jul 1999
  • Pierson, Gilbert, Hawn, Brodie - Looking for PIERSON, GILBERT, HAWN, AND BRODIE. James Harvey Pierson married Susan Brodie on 5-l8-l870 in Charleston, Illinois. Need parents of James and Susan . Samuel W. Gilbert married Elizabeth Hawn ll-l8-l86l in Clark County Illinois. They moved to Oakland, Illinois in l870. Looking for info on their parents also. All are my great grandparents. Paul Slater - 3 Jul 1999
  • David W. Delay - Searching for descendants of David W. DELAY who was living in Mattoon, Illinois in 1904 according to an obit notice for his sister, Nancy Ophelia (DELAY) Gardner (my gg grandmo) of Lawrence Co, OH. Nancy Edwards - 2 Jul 1999
  • John A. Miles - I am searching for John A. MILES (born July 1816 in Scott co. Ky) and his family who moved to Charleston Il abt 1850 from Ky. He married Julia TROTTER and his known (to me) children were Ellen, Florida, James (all born in Ky), and Belle (1853), Frances and Emma (born in Charleston, IL

    In the 1860 census he was a shoe merchant and in the 1870 he was a Post Master.

    When I went to Charleston I found John and Julia buried on top of Mound Cemetery next to the founder of the cemtery, John B. HILL, in the MITCHELL plot (their daughter, Florida married Isaac Bennet MITCHELL, and Kate (either John's sister or daughter) married Grenville MITCHELL and is buried there too.

    Another daughter married Sam JACKSON, and another H.E. BRADLEY.

    Amongst the graves at that cemetery and at another where Abe Lincoln's tutor is buried in the town, I found a number of children of Tarleton MILES (who married Sophie Van Doren). I think he could have been a brother of John's. On the LDS site both have guardians listed instead of parents.

    Belle, my grgrandmother, married Thomas Jefferson PLANK, in Platte co, Mo in 1874, and they moved back to Charleston where she had her first 3 boys - William, Bennet (died as infant) and John. Two other sons were born in Mo and Ks . They moved back to Charleston abt 1892-3, abt the time her mother Julia died. Her husband, TJ PLANK had a broom factory there in 1895-6, and Belle died in 1899. From her obituaries we found out the married names of her sisters.

    As I know of only one son, James,the name may have died out, as I have been unsuccessful in attempts to find others interested in this line (aside from my 2 cousins). James was also of an age to have fought in the Civil War.

    Hope you've heard of these folk in your travels! Phyllis Kirby Forcum - 30 Jun 1999
  • James Brown / Kizziah Peterson - Searching for parents of JAMES BROWN who m. KIZZIAH PETERSON (dau. of Lemeul Peterson & Mary Jane Hart) 24 July 1838. Believe James to be b. 1816-17. 3 different census list 3 different birth places. 1st OH, 2nd KY, or 3rd MO. No death record can be found yet. Died before "The Great Voter registry of 1866" in CA. Kizziah listed as widow on 1870 CA census. 3 children b. in IL,? I haven't been able to located a 1840 census for them yet. They left IL in 1845 for Arkansas. Stayed there 7 years and had 3 more children. Moved to CA in 1852 and had 5 more children. 7 boys and 1 girl married and had children.

    Would love to get a clue or direction to travel next. Carol Brown Hoskins - 28 Jun 1999
  • Land family - LAND Family Ancestry: Want to make contact with all LAND's within Cole County Illinois. John Edward LAND b: abt 1805 in Swarkestone, Derbyshire England married Lucy Jane FOSTER b: abt 1807 in Chellaston, Derbyshire England. Family is known to have traveled to Cole County. CHILDREN: William; Joseph; John; Harriet; Mary Ann; David; Robert; Hannah; Ann and Eliza. Willing to exchange all information. SURNAMES: LAND; FOSTER, CHAPMAN, RAULSTON, ROUSE, ELVIN, AND PARSONS. Otto K. Land - 27 Jun 1999
  • Peter White - Looking for PETER WHITE father of William White...believe William worked for a guy names Shep Florer in a general store in Rardin, IL in late 1800s...also PETER was married to MYLVANIA? who is buried in Mitchel Cemetery near Ashmore. Peter later married Mary Lang and moved away. I am trying to find out where peter and Mary are buried...Also looking for Taylors and Gollidays related to Whites. Thanks Randy White - 27 Jun 1999
  • David Gordon Langdon - Looking for information concerning my grandfather and his parents. My grandfather's name is David Gordon Langdon and he was born in Coles County in July 1865. According to an 1880 Arkansas census, my grandfather, his two brothers and two sisters, moved to Clay County, AR, sometime between 1874 and 1880. I can find no record of his parents either before or after the move. I was appreciate any help available. Thank you.. Carl Langdon - 26 Jun 1999
  • Thomas Jefferson Pickett - Thomas Jefferson Pickett, my GGF, was born in Coles County in 1845. I am looking for information about his parents and any brothers and sisters. Some of his sibblings may have remained in the area. He lived in Coles county until he joined the army on 4/29/1864 and returned when he was discharged six months later. On Sept. 27, 1866 he married Jaley Maiden and moved to the Yankton, SD area. Please contact Howard Cochran - 26 Jun 1999
  • James Huffman / Mary Stewart - HUFFMAN, James and Mary STEWART families, McCARTNEY families in Coles county, Illinois. These families left Lawrence Co. Ohio between 1838-1850 and came to Coles County Illinois. I would appreciate any help locating descendants or anyone with information on these families I am researching. Thank you. Will gladly share information. Nancy Adkins - 24 Jun 1999
  • William Duty - DUTY, William and any other DUTY family: William Duty posted with a date of 7 Oct. 1837 on a Coles Co. plat map. I am researching the DUTY family and would like to identify this William. Who were his parents and siblings? Where had he lived before Coles Co., IL. Did he move from the county? Who were his descendants? Contact me if you have any information that might help. Betty Snow - 21 Jun 1999
  • Leonard Burry - I am looking for anyone with information on the family of Leonard BURRY. Leonard's father was Jacob Burry and his mother was Mary Pickering. Leonard was living in Charleston, Cole(s), Illinois in April 1961. Am willing to exchange information on this family. Roots4fun@aol.com - 20 Jun 1999
  • Mary E. Bailey - Searching in Coles Co., for the parents of Mary E.BAILEY, born May 1844, md George R. ALEXANDER, bn 19 Feb 1841 in Maltoon, Coles, Ill. I have info on the ALEXANDER line to share. Thanks, Barbara Burris - 19 Jun 1999
  • J.A. Schofield / Rachel Hedges - I am searching for information on my ggggfather. He was supposed to have been born in 1820 in Coles County. He married Rachel Hedges on January 24, 1841 also in Coles County. I have information on his children I will share but am particularly interested in JA Schofield, his parents and any information on where they came from. Thank you in advance for your efforts. Mike Schofield - 15 Jun 1999
  • Calvin Lincoln Fickes - Martha Fickes, daughter of Samuel and Esther Fickes, had a son, Calvin Lincoln, born 8 January 1865 in Coles Co. I don' believe she was married at the time. Martha married Joseph Edgar Ringer 24 November 1867 in Jasper Co, Ill. A few years later, Calvin went to live with Martha and his step-father, and took Joseph's last name as his own. My question is: Where and with whom did Calvin live the first few years of his life? Dorothy Hinkey - 5 Jun 1999
  • Sylvester Cox / Anna Tinch Chambers - SYLVESTER COX and ANNA TINCH CHAMBERS were married in Coles County in 1894. They are my great grand parents. We believe (but no proof) that TINCH is Anna's maiden name and that before she married Sylvester she was married to a Chambers and possibly had children from the Chamber's union. Sylvester and Anna had two children named DONA COX born 1896 in Edgar Co. IL and JOSEPH OWEN COX born 1897 in Clark Co. IL. Dona Cox married ARLIE PARKER 1916 in Vigo County IN. I believe they had two children JOHN PARKER and OZETTA PARKER. Joseph married MARY L. SMITH 1919 in Vigo County. Children of Joseph & Mary were: Anna and Marshall (twins), Virginia, Ester,Paul, Loretta, Joseph, Donald, Robert and Thelma (twins), Pearl, Richard, and James.I am hoping to find more information about SYLVESTER and ANNA such as: Their parents names, their siblings names, information on previous marriage (&children) if it applies, and I'd like to find out what happened to them and where they are buried. Anyone including descendants who might know any information Please share it with me. I would really appreciate your help and am willing to share information I have! If you are a descendant of someone listed above PLEASE contact me so I can make sure I have your information correctly in the family history. Thank-You, Peggy Cox Mrazik - 4 Jun 1999
  • Calvin Lincoln Ringer - Calvin Lincoln Ringer, b. 8 January 1865 in Coles Co., Ill. His father was supposedly Joesph Edgar Ringer, but I have never been able to find his mother. I can not find Calvin until 1880 when at age 15, he was living with Joseph in Wisconsin. Can anyone tell me who his mother was? Dorothy Hinkey - 3 Jun 1999
  • Andrew Thompson Ringo (Ringold) - I am the grandson of Andrew Thompson Ringo (later Ringold), whose father was George Ludwell Ringo. My grandfather was reportedly born in Clark, Coles County on 6/6/1859. I'm looking for information/documentation confirming the location and date of my grandfather's birth and the transition of the surname from Ringo to Ringold. Thank you. Andy Ringgold - 2 Jun 1999
  • Wilson / Wiley - I am looking for any information on my ggrandfather, THOMAS WILLIAM WILSON, born in 1856 in Indiana. He married my ggrandmother, HARRIET "HATTIE" WILEY, in Mattoon, Illinois, on October 4, 1885. I am told he had a brother named SOL or SOLOMON WILSON and a sister named MAY or MAE WILSON. I am searching for his parents' names and the town he was from in Indiana. Their children were: CHARLES WILLIAM WILSON, FLOSSIE WILSON, AND OPAL AUDREY WILSON, all born in Mattoon and Allensville, Illinois. Any help will be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Carol Gould - 2 Jun 1999
  • Elizabeth Mitchell - Looking for info on ELIZABETH MITCHELL. Married Alfred Gressel in Ashmore November 10,1856,had a son JOHN and possibly another THOMAS.She died in 1858 or 59. C.P., McGuire - 2 Jun 1999
  • Phillip Ferree - I am looking for information on a Phillip Ferree born 1709 in Paradise, Strasburg, PA son of a Daniel Ferree born 1677 in Lindau, Bavaria and died Aug 1762 in Lancaster Co, PA. Daniel Ferree was married in1701 to a Anna Marie Leininger born 1681. Phillip Ferree had a son Jacob born in 1730 who was married to a Barbara Carpenter.

    I am a native of Mattoon, Illinois (son of J Fred Ferree and Marie Ferree), born 1928 and now live a retired life in Redlands, CA..

    Can you be of assistance? My first need is information on the wife of Phillip Ferree. Thanks, David Ferree - 31 May 1999
  • Alfred Gressell / Susan Woodall - Looking for information on my grandparents ALFRED GRESSELL b-June,1836 December in Ashmore Ill. Married SUSAN WOODALL b-December 7,1840 in Ashmore. on January 9,1860 in Ashmore.They had four children,Anna Belle,William,John and Thomas.The family migrated to Kansas in Sumner County( near Caldwell Ks.) Any information appreciated. C.P. McGuire - 30 May 1999
  • James D., & Etta Galey - I am looking for info on James D. and Etta Galey. The had a son Jess Galey, born in Mattoon, Ill. 2/6/1902. I'm not sure if James and Etta were born here. Any info would be great. Stephanie Lange - 27 May 1999
  • Charles Neely / Sarah Martin - Charles NEELY m.Sarah MARTIN b.ca.1817 KY. in Coles Co. ILL.on 12 June 1834. Children Synthia, William M., Margaret and Sarah all born in ILL. Neely family came to Texas where Charles died Jan. 1850---Sarah and children are listed in 1850 Dallas Co. Tx. census records. I am searching for parents of Charles Neely and parents of Sarah (MARTIN) NEELY. Sarah m. Jefferson Weatherford 4 Mar. 1852 in Dallas Co. Tx they are my gggrand parents. Thanks Jo Ann McKinney - 26 May 1999
  • William L. Hardin - William L. Harding married Mary Larimer in Jasper Co., IL in 1871. Have information that they moved to Coles Co. at some point. Does anyone know this family? Shirley Dilsworth - 20 May 1999
  • Will Richardson - Seek information on Will RICHARDSON. Have photo of him dated 1888, and he looks to be about 45 years old or so, meaning he would've been born about 1843, give or take 10 years. The photo was taken in Charleston, Ill. He was a very dapper looking gentleman! Julie Hampton Ganis - 16 May 1999
  • Thomas / Phillips - Looking for any info on Thomas family of Okaw twp., Coles County, Ill. Gg-grandfather, Daniel C and gg-grandmother Lucy J. had daughter named Emaline. Emaline married my G-grandfather, Samuel Phillips. The Thomas siblings were: Sarah M, Mary J., John M. Rebecca, Emaline, David S., James, Elizabeth and Willis. The family was in Coles County census in 1860 and 1870. Any leads would be appreciated. Yvonne - 14 May 1999
  • Miller / Newlin - Searching for information on NEWLIN (Possible first name, BESSIE) possibly related to Mary Reynolds MILLER. Only information we have is NEWLIN of Allenville, Illinois in the early 1900's. We think she lived in Jasper County before moving to Coles County. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Jack Reynolds - 8 May 1999
  • Nancy A. Sorrell / Arthur Beck - Mrs. Arthur Beck. is known to reside at Mattoon in Oct. 1926. She was born Nancy A. Sorrell, 16 Oct 1854. Had previously married a Howard. I would appreciate any information. Robert Smith - 1 May 1999
  • Eli Perry Childers - Was born in Iowa but moved to Mattoon, Ill and Married a hometown girl, Martha Ellen Starwalt, born Nov. 14, 1876. They had four children born in Mattoon, Fred N. Childres, b June 1, 1895, Wesley Childres, b June 1, 1897, Grace V. Childres, b May 24, 1901, and Nell Childres, b Dec 17, 1903. I am trying to find out if there are anyone that knows anything about these people. John Childres - 28 Apr 1999
  • Ambrose / Cheek - Seeking additional informaiton on the family of Caleb Ambrose, who was in Coles County, ILL in 1860 (Census). His family was listed in Adams County, ILL in the 1850 Census:

    1850 Adams County, Illinois
    Town of Gilmer

    Ambrose, Caleb - 48 - Ohio
    Ambrose, Eliza - 40 - Pennsylvania
    Ambrose, Jane - 17 - Ohio
    Ambrose, John - 15 - Ohio
    Ambrose, Edward - 13 - Ohio
    Ambrose, Elizabeth - 11- Ohio
    Ambrose, Cornelius** - 9 - Ohio
    Ambrose, Sarah - 2 - Ohio

    ** - Cornelius Ambrose, b. 1841 in Champaign County, Ohio, married Anna Margaret Cheek 11/17/1859 in Coles County, ILL. He served in the Civil War in Company "F", 115th Illinois Regiment from 8/11/1862, transferring to the U.S. Veteran Volunteer Engineers on 7/27/1864. I have record of one child, Mary Elizabeth Ambrose, b. 11/7/1864, who married 1/James Atkinson, Jr. in 1880, 2/Albert James Veregge, abt. 1886 probably in Indiana.

    Looking for additional information on these families. Thanks :) Jim Veregge - 25 Apr 1999
  • Charles Welford Keith - I am looking for any information available on Charles Welford Keith. He was born in Springfield, MO about 1906-1908. He left MO and some information indicates he went to Mattoon, IL and worked for a railroad. Replies to JMRing@aol.com - 22 Apr 1999
  • Dorcas Manning / Richard Champion - Looking for info about Dorcas MANNING who married Richard CHAMPION in York Co SC abt 1805. She was born 1783 in SC and died in Coles Co IL 1855. I am descended from he daughter, Faithy CHAMPION PRYOR SHORES CURRY DUNIFER. Any help on Dorcas would be great. Pat Johnson - 22 Apr 1999
  • Zachariah Mayhew - I am interested in finding where Zachariah Mayhew is buried in the Etna/Paradise area of Coles Co. I have been unable to find it. He died in Coles Co. in 1865. He is not listed in Vol. I and Vol. II of "The Prairie Sleeps." Would appreciate any help. pizzo@ewol.com - 19 Apr 1999
  • James Harvey Pierson - Looking for info regarding James Harvey PIERSON family. Born in Ohio, buried in Oakland, Il. He died 5-3-l884. He married Susan Brodie in Charleston, Ill in l870. Susan is also buried in Oakland, Il cem. They were parents of seven children, Ollie, Flora, Jackson Harvey, William Stephen, James C., Clyde, and Art. Paul & Aud Slater - 17 Apr 1999
  • Benjamin Eaton & Abigail York - Listed in 1800 census of Coles County, Illinois. Seeking the names of their parents. I have the names of their children. They were married in Kentucky in 1814 and had 11 or 12 children. THOMAS, MARY, SARAH, DAIEL, MARGARET, RACHEL and JESSE probably all born in Kentucky and JANE, MICHAEL, LUCINDA and ABIGAIL ELLEN born in Illinois. The 12th child may have been named RUTH. Benjamin and Abigail are buried in the Hurricane Cemetery near Charleston, Illinois. Barbara Clayton - 16 Apr 1999
  • Clement Ranney - Ranney, Clement b Apr 1843, married Melissa Jane Dick 1871 Coles Co., IL. In 1870 he was on census with Nathan Barnard, Delia, Alyine, Trinton, Swewll and Lee Wellen Barnard, also Sarah McIntyre 24, and Henry Ranney 23. Henry and Sarah later married. 1870 census also shows Nancy Raney, 50 living with Johnson, C, 28, wife Delia, 25, John 5, Melinda 2 and Hannah Montague 18. How are Clement, Henry and Nancy related? Would like any information on any of these people. MPurdy@aol.com - 14 Apr 1999
  • Mary Melissa Moore - Searching for any information on parentage of Mary Melissa Moore Ca. 1835-1862. She married John Kauffman about 1850, and they lived in Mattoon until her death. She was supposedly shot by mistake during one of the incidents related to the Civil War. She could be Mary Julia instead of Mary Melissa. Midge Stouffer - 13 Apr 1999
  • Peter Nunnamaker & Moranda King - Peter Nunnemaker, my gt. grandfather and Moranda King, grt grandmother lived near Diona. Peter came from Bucks, Co Pa in 1860, bought land near Diona and died suddenly in 1870. I need to find any land records showing his ownership and hopefully who is father was. Thank you for any help. Czfaceter@aol.com - 11 Apr 1999
  • Edgar Edward Vincent - I am seeking any information on my Great Grandfather Edgar Edward Vincent, who first married Fannie Sharp and later after Fannie's death Edgar Edward married Minnie Wallace. Edgar Edward had five sons with his first wife and with his second wife they had one son and one daughter. I would appreciate any information on Edgar Edward Vincent, Minnie Wallace, Parents of Edgar and Minnie, and information on the one son Aurthor Vincent, and one daughter Virgie Vincent. Great Grand-daughter of Edgar Edward and Fannie Sharp Vincent Sandy (Perkins) Bray - 4 Apr 1999
  • James Goben/Gobin - James Goben/Gobin married Abigail Reed in Fairfield Co Oh on 15 Dec 1813.By 1840 or 1850 census they were found in Coles Co Ill. Can any one give me a list of their children.I especially would like to find out if one of their first children was named John. Thank you. Thomas Goben - 2 Apr 1999
  • Alanson Church - Church family in Coles County - In 1832, Alanson Church Jr. brought his eldest son Joel in to Coles County from Indiana hunting for a homestead. While their stay in the area, Alanson went off hunting wolves with a group of men. His son Joel was left with family members to be raised. Joel was my G-G-Grandfather. Contact Gene Church if you know the story or need further information. DGCHUR@aol.com - 30 Mar 1999
  • Berry, Wilson, Grogan, Adkins - Searching for info on my ggggrandfather and family. His name was Aaron Berry and his wife was Grizzy(sp?) They were listed in the 1850 Coles Co census this way:

    Greesy Creek Precinct 25 Sep 1850

    James Wilson - 34 - M - OH
    Mariola Wilson - 23?- F - NC
    John Congil - 10 - M - IN
    Margaret Wilson - 8 - F - IN
    Aaron N Wilson - 6 - M - IN
    Nancy Wilson - 4 - F - IN
    Elias Wilson - 1 - M - IN
    Robert Berry - 23 - M - NC
    Martha Berry - 20 - M - NC
    William M Berry - 1- M - IN
    Aaron Berry - 67 - M - MD
    Grizzy Berry - 61- F- IRE
    Amanda Grogan - 32 - F - NC
    Naomi Grogan - 8 - F - IN
    Joseph Grogan - 2- M - IN
    Jesse Berry - 23 - M - NC

    I believe Mariola, Robert, Amanda and Jesse to be the children of Aaron and Grizzy?. Jesse married Syntha Adkins in Dec 1850 and in 1853 married Jane Adkins (her sister?). Aaron and his wife both died in the early 1850's and are buried in Knock Galiday Cemetery in Rardin, IL. Aaron also had sons Milton (my gggrandfather) and William. Would appreciate info on any of the above names, have more info I'd love to share with new cousins (or others). Thanks in advance. Karen Harms - 29 Mar 1999
  • Andrew Hall & Hannah Cotlingham - Searching for the family of Andrew Hall (b. 1863, perhaps in Charleston - d. 1951 in Chicago). Married Hannah Cotlingham (b. 1875, perhaps in Charleston - d. 1953 in Hinsdale, IL) in 1899 perhaps in Charleston. Andrew's father was Andrew J. Hall (b. 1836, Charleston?) to Richard Hall (1809 - ?) and Mary (1819-?). Marge Clark - 29 Mar 1999
  • George Black - George Black and Nancy Belza (Bilsby?) were married in Knox County, Ohio in 1848 and moved to the Tuscola area in the early 1850s with son Orlando, born in Ohio in 1849. This area may have been Coles rather than Douglas County at that time. They later moved to Fayette County, Illinois and had children Sarah, Nancy, George, and Rachel. Does anyone have any information on this family or relatives of this family? Lslaux@aol.com - 26 Mar 1999
  • William Fitzsimmons - WILLIAM FITZSIMMONS b. 1830 PA, m. Sarah Ann McNanny b. 1832 OH. Came to Coles County, Illinois between 1850 and 1860. My grandmother, their daughter, Clara Nancy Fitzsimmons Kimble was born in Coles County in 1867. Family moved to Adams Twp. Boone County, IN before 1880. Need names of parents or siblings of William or Sarah. I will appreciate any help and will gladly share information. Shirley Parcels - 21 Mar 1999
  • Thomas Ferguson - Wish to correspond with all descendants of Thomas FERGUSON and Margaret M. Mills, who were married in Guernsey County, Ohio. Later he moved to Redmon, Edgar, Illinois. They had 9 children: Pura Lavinia, William S., Susanna, Samuel H., Byron H., Hugh McClenahan, Kate Etta, Margaret L., Lydia Mary. Am working to bring forward a work done in 1898 by a cousin of Mr. Ferguson. Thanks for your time. Elizabeth Richardson - 20 Mar 1999
  • John Ferguson - I am searching for the family of John FERGUSON b. @1775. The only son that I know about is Marmaduke S. FERGUSON who listed in his Bible that his father was John FERGUSON.

    I am particularly interested in the families of George FERGUSON listed in the 1840 Census for Cole County and Stephen FERGUSON listed in the 1850 census. These are two of the names that appear in my GGG Grandfather's line. Alice Walter - 18 Mar 1999
  • George Hulsebus - I am trying to information on the ancestry/descendants of George HULSEBUS and his wife Goldie ROBERTS. George was born in Iowa around 1896, and it is my understanding that he was living in Matoon, Coles County, Illinois, at the time of his death on June 1, 1937. Goldie was born around 1898. Any information is appreciated. John Fuester - 16 Mar 1999
  • William Franklin Newman - I am looking for information about my GGGrandfather who was born in Charleston, Coles CO., IL. 12-21-1871. His name was William Franklin Newman. His father was John Joseph Newman, who was born in Tennessee and his mother was Minerva Carr, place and date of birth unknown. Any information you could add would be greatly appreciated. DADDIO@aol.com - 12 Mar 1999
  • Stiff, Hudson, Austin, Rankin, Orr, Stark - William Riley Stiff, b.1867 married Laura B. Hudson, b. 1869, m- 11/6/1889. Born in Coles County, resided in Bushton, Morgan Twp. Father was Jesse Hudson/Belle Orr and Wilson S. Stiff/Harriet Stark. George M. Stiff, b.1863, married Emma s. Austin b-1864, m-12/11/1889. Born in Cumberland County, resided in Morgan twp. Father was W.T. Austin.

    Other names Mary E. Stiff, Arabella J. Stiff, Gertrude G. Stiff, Wilson Shannon Stiff.

    Any information would be great. Lisa Hamm - 3 Mar 1999
  • Perry Mullen - I'm looking for anyone who recognizes this family.

    1870 Coles County Hutton twp
    268 - Mullen, Perry - 31 - IL - Farmer -
       Mary - 25 - MO
       Jane - 10 - IL
       Martha - 8 - IL
       John - 3 - IL
       James - 1 - IL
    Thanks. Charlotte Redden - 1 Mar 1999
  • Paris Franklin Cox & Emmie Augusta Cox - Looking for GGparents. Gparents Paris Franklin Cox and Emmie Augusta[Johnson] Cox. Lived in Matoon approx.1900-1910 and again approx. 1934-1948. Father Paul Edward Cox born Nov. 18 1909 in Matoon, Coles co. Ill. One sister Vivian.Unknown DOB. Kenneth Cox - 28 Feb 1999
  • Arnold, Beals, Coleman, Lundry - I am interested in researching Thompson Arnold, his ancestors and descendants; David Beals (1786-1855), his ancestors and descendants; Mary Elizabeth Coleman, her ancestors and descendants; and Catherine Ann Lundry, her ancestors and descendants. Thanks. Kenneth Roney - 28 Feb 1999
  • Dallas Family - I am researching the Dallas family of Coles Co. Ill. form 1830 on up. I have a great deal of info on Dallas and would love to share with anyone who is searching for the Dallas family. Thanks, Morgan Winters - 27 Feb 1999
  • Samuel Gross / Sarah Ford - My ancestors Samuel Gross and Sarah Ford were married probably in Morgan Co, In. In the 1860 census of Coles Co Il. Samuel was son of Abraham Gross and his 1st wife Isabel Troxel . After Isabels death Abraham remarried Frances Tomlinson (?). They were also in Coles Co. census. Isabel's parents, Daniel and Eliz Beckman Troxel moved to same area. Sarah Ford's mother believe to have maiden name of Doty. Any help there appreciated. Samuel and Sarah by 1870 Miller Co Mo. 1880 Tx died Ok. Abraham Gross by 1870 to Taney Co Mo. Do not know where he died.

    Some further information on this family:
    1855 State census Cumberland co Il - household of Samuel Gross, 1 male 20/30, 1 female 20/30, militia service $20, value of livestock. Clark Co Il marriages: Abraham Gross- Frances Tomberlin, 3 Mar 1859 - this was Abraham's 2nd wife-1st wife Isabel Troxel, m 1832, Morgan co In. Abraham may have been Frances's 3rd husband as some of her children are listed later as Hamblson. 1860 census Clark Co Il- Isaac Gross, bro of Abraham and his family.Isaac still in Clark Co Il 1880. Daniel and Eliz Troxel parents of Isabel Troxel Gross were in 1840 Morgan co In, 1850 Cumberland Co Il. The 1850 Coles Co census has Doty"s: Levi, James boh with families, it is believed Sarah Ford Gross's mother was a Doty..Samuel Gross was listed as Samuel Groves in the 1860 census of Coles Co. I appreciate any help. Ellen Byrne - 23 Feb 1999
  • Addison Penticuff/Pennycuff - Can anyone in Coles County, IL confirm that a relative named Addison PENTICUFF died there about 1937? Some records indicate that his first name was Edison. His wife may have been LuIu. I am researching my PENTICUFF-PENNYCUFF family, so any finds you make with this name have to be kin to me. Thanks, John Pennycuff - 15 Feb 1999
  • Abram "Lewis" Hollis - My g-g-grandfather, Abram "Lewis" Hollis located with his wife Sarah and children in Coles Co. in the 1830s. He was a minister in the Regular Baptist denomination and a member of the Embarrass Regular Baptist Church. He signed for a land patent in Coles Co. in August of 1838. I am trying to learn when he moved to Coles co. and from where in Indiana he came. Perhaps someone can tell me who would have access to those old church records. Dixie Hollis Barger - 14 Feb 1999
  • John Fickes & Lydia Wallingsford - Looking for information on John Fickes and Lydia Wallingsford who were married in Coles County, Illinois on December 24, 1840. I would like to know the names of all of their children-one was John Davidson Fickes, born September 16, 1841, also in Coles. He had at least one brother, Charles H. I would also like to find out the names of Lydia's mother. Her father was Gilkie Wallingsford who came from somewhere in Ohio and was an early settler in Coles Co. Any and all information on these families would be greatly appreciated and would be happy to share what I have! Linnea Peltola - 12 Feb 1999
  • Henry Thornton Frost - Henry Thornton Frost married Mary Elizabeth Whipple in Coles Co. in 1865. I am looking for her parents, and her mother's maiden name. Gaborn? Hulan? Thanks. Jan Navaro - 7 Feb 1999
  • Everman, Miller, Davenport - I am looking for infomation concerning Minerva EVERMAN b. abt 1839 Cumberland co, Ill d. 1905 age 66 in Bond co. Ill. I have to possibilities for her mother Sarah EVERMAN m. Luis MILLER 1840 Jasper co. Ill, found them in 1860 Bond co census with possibly Minera EVERMAN JOHNSON and Charity EVERMAN LYLES living in household. 2nd possible mother is Elizabeth EVERMAN m. Randall DEAVENPORT (DAVENPORT) 1847 in Bond co. In 1850 census in bond co they have William EVERMAN, Polly, Peter, John, Manerva 10, Elizabeth, and Thomas (?all Everman's). Will exchange info. Thanks. K. Russell - 6 Feb 1999
  • Fletcher - I have recently come across the lead that a sister of my gggrandmother was married to a man named FLETCHER who owned a furniture store in Mattoon, Coles County, in the early part of the 1900's. My gggrandmother 's name was Etta (MORSCH) BELDEN. Anyone recognizing this name please contact me as I am searching for this line. I believe that the girls may have been born in Virginia but that is not confirmed in the 1850-1860 time frame. Thanks for any help. Marge - 5 Feb 1999
  • White, Campbell, Williams - I am looking for the ancestors of Fairel Rema WHITE, B about 1899 in Cole Co to Eliza WILLIAMS and Thomas M. WHITE. Thomas M. WHITE was born in Cole Co about 1861. His parents were: Catherine CAMPBELL, born Cole Co about 1832 and Haley Leander "Lee" WHITE, born Coles about 1831. Lee's parents were Thomas and Amy White. Fairel Rema WHITE had several brothers, at least one of whom remained in the Cole Co area. These brothers were: Theodore, married to Tessie, Alfred married to a Bessie, Henry, and Ernest. Toni Pedersen - 4 Feb 1999
  • Bower & Schulhoff Drygoods store - Bower & Schulhoff Drygoods and Ready-to wear store. Does anyone remember this store in Mattoon from about 1894 til the 1930's or later ? I am writing an article about it and need your memories. Jacob and Rosa Bower had sons Jules and Albert, and daughters Ethel Stern and Sara Forster. Francis and Ella Schulhoff had a child Florence. Roas Bower and Ella Schulhoff were sisters. Thanks, Dorris - 31 Jan 1999
  • John Stainbrook - Some of my Stainbrook family were in Coles Co., Ill. Need to find out who they were. If anyone is working on this family let me know. John Stainbrook was there and served in the Civil War. Cory Stainbrook - 29 Jan 1999
  • John Tipton & Nancy Francis Johnson - I am searching for ancestors of John Tipton and Nancy Francis John who were married on Nov. 2, 1876 in Coles County, IL. Nancy was born on May 23, 1855 in KY. Her father was G.W. Johnson. Her mother was Mary Carl of KY. The 1860 Coles County census shows John Tipton in the household of Jonathon Tipton and Elizabeth. I would appreciate any information or leads. Ernest Hall - 27 Jan 1999
  • John Thatcher - Am trying to locate Information on a John Thatcher,b 20 March 1843, d 11 Sept 1924, m. 17 March 1870 to Martha Catherine Blevins at Oakland Ill. Believe their children were:Hattie, Samuel, Harry, Bertha, and Alba(?) Any info on this family would be appreciated. Marilyn Krug - 25 Jan 1999
  • Henry Sutton & Melvina Corey - Does anyone know anything about the Henry SUTTON who married Melvina COREY? They were married in Coles County Illinois 28 Jul 1883. If anyone sees a connection please e-mail me. Thank you, Vickie Gorby - 18 Jan 1999
  • Elizabeth Muns & Cornelius Campbell - I am searching for the parents of ELIZABETH MUNS, born 22 May 1833, Coles County IL, married CORNELIUS CAMPBELL in 1850. One of their children, ISABEL was born in Coles County in 1852. The family migrated to Knox County MO by ca 1855 where their other 6 children were born. Elizabeth died 30 Jan 1913, Knox County MO. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Lou Waggener - 17 Jan 1999
  • Robert N. Cox - Looking for information on Robert N. Cox that is on the 1860 Census in Coles Co., IL. He is listed with a mother Sarah Cox, no father is listed. Other children listed were Washington, William, Hester, Thomas, Samuel E., R. P., and Susannah who was 61 years old, Is this the same Robert N. Cox that entered the Civil war from Mattoon in 1861? Can't find him on any other census. I found a Robert N. Cox on an 1880 census in Cumberland county, IL, with a son Joseph and two daughters, Sarah and Harriett. This Robert COX is a pensioneer and disabled. Are these the same person? I have a Robert Cox listed on my grandfather's birth certificate that was born in Cumberland County about 1885. Think this may have been my great grandfather who remarried after census to Rebecca JOHNSON and had two children. One girl and one boy. My grandfather, Abraham Lincoln Cox, on his delayed birth certificate has father as Robert N Cox, mother as Rebecca Johnson and information was given by a J. E. Cox - half brother. Any help would be appreciated. Anita Looney - 17 Jan 1999
  • Perry Edward - I am looking for any information on Perry Edward (first name possibly Povris) FLOCK, b. 31 Jan. 1887 in Matoon IL. He was the son of Philip McClelland or McClelland Flock, mothers name not known. Any clues or advice is appreciated! Lynne Norris - 16 Jan 1999