Posted by Elaine Black Laux <lslaux@aol.com> on Tue, 16 Feb 1999
BLACK / BELZA / BILSBY
/ BELCHER
Searching for information on George Black and wife Nancy Belza (or
Bilsby or Belcher.) George and Nancy were married
in Knox County, Ohio in 1847. Son, Orlando, was born in Ohio in 1849.
Moved to Illinois in 1856. Settled in Fayette County. Nancy died in 1859.
Children of George and Nancy are Orlando, George, Sarah, Nancy and Rachal.
Nancy died in childbirth with Rachal. Rachal was raised by the Woods family
of Shelby County.
Posted by Doris White <T3White@zianet.com> on Fri, 12 Feb 1999
DURBIN
I am searching for Florence Edna Durbin in Fayette Co. IL I believe
her father was Powell or Paul Durbin, but not sure. I have other first
names of Durbins in Fayette Co. Florence was my husband's ggrandmother.
Does any of this sound familiar?
Posted by Lane Trueblood <Laneholly@aol.com> on Thu, 11 Feb 1999
TRUEBLOOD / MANLEY / HENDERSON
/ BARKER
Am looking for information on my grandmother Judith Henderson who died
in 1903 and is buried in the Dean Hills, Fayette County, Illinois. My grandfather
Lane C Trueblood is buried with her. My father was raised on the Henderson
farm by his grandfather called Squire. His uncle was Willis Henderson.
Posted by Ellen Pope Rogers <chrepr@lcc.net> on Sat, 06 Feb 1999
POPE / TURNBOW / NETTLEBECK
/ NETTELBECK / ELMORE
Researching Pope, Turnbow, Nettlebeck, Nettelbeck, Elmore families,
all Fayette Co., IL 1800's & 1900's.
Seeking information regarding my paternal g-grandfather, HENRY POPE
and wife SARAH TURNBOW POPE. They had sons named E.M. Pope; Sylvester Pope
(my grandfather); Oscar Pope; Houston Pope; and Dudley Pope; and a daughter
named Hannah Pope.
I only have their names, obtained from a copy of Sylvester Pope's obituary - no other information - so will appreciate hearing from anyone who can tell me about my family.
Thank you,
Ellen Pope Rogers
Posted by Nora Tocus <ectocus@21stcentury.net> on Sat, 06 Feb 1999
STARR
STARR: Please contact me if you know of surname STARR in Fayette County.
Any period of history OK. Thanks, Nora
Posted by Ava Powell <bufflo39@aol.com> on Wed, 03 Feb 1999
ELAM / SMITH
Would like to know if anyone knows anything abt Joel Elam that md Frances
Smith. His son Archie
md an Elizabeth Smith in Fayette Co, Il. Interested in the Smith's
family of these two ladies. Thank you.
Posted by Bruce Bledsaw <wilder@fgi.net> on Mon, 01 Feb 1999
BLEDSOE / BLEDSAW / TRUEBLOOD
/ PASCAL / COTTON / OWENS
I am looking for the grave of Martin Bledsoe.He belonged to the Kaskaskia
Church Of The Brethren abt.1880-1895.He may be buried in the church cemetary.Can
anyone help?
Posted by J.Johnson <jj@tampabay.rr.com> on Sat, 30 Jan 1999
CHESHER
James CHESHER married Nancy SHELTON in Fayette Co. Ill on March 30,
1843. I would sure appreciate information on the CHESHERS. Thanks very
much, Jeanne Chesher Johnson
Posted by Helen Estes <Nanaest@aol.com> on Fri, 29 Jan 1999
THORPE / ANDERSON / MOORE
I am looking for information on Olive THORPE, b.1833 in Ohio. Married
24 Jul 1851 in Fayette, IL to Alexander ANDERSON. Alexander was born 1828
in Fayette, IL , parents were Stephen ANDERSON and Matilda MOORE. Olive
died 1889 in Fayette, IL. Alexander died 1887 also in Fayette Co.
Their children were: Matilda, Mary, George, James, Lucy, Elizabeth,
Adelia and Elijah.
I have not been able to find the parents of Olive. I believe she came
IL just prior to 1850.
Posted by Diane Rae Schroeder <dianerae@earthlink.net> on Thu, 28 Jan 1999
WASHBURN
Isaac Washburn was born to Isaac and Maria Washburn in Fayette County,
IL in 1841. I am looking for any info on Isaac and Maria who were born
in New York. Thank you.
Posted by Barbara Clayton <ocbc76@cillnet.com> on Tue, 26 Jan 1999
BASS / PROCTOR
Guilford BASS died 20 Sept 1846 and was buried on his 40 acres located
at Section 27, Township Ramsey, 3rd Meridian, Section SESE, Range 01E.
I am told that Mr & Mrs. Messina and a Mr. Greenwood now live on these
sections of land. Would love to find out if Guilford's grave is intact,
if not will contact War of 1812 Society about restoring it! Any help with
this search would be greatly appreciated!
Posted by Barbara Clayton <ocbc76@cillnet.com> on Tue, 26 Jan 1999
DAVIS / CREWS
Looking for the burial place of William Davis, father of Nancy Davis,
who married Jacob Bass in Fayette County, Il in 1845. His date of death
was 07 Feb 1876 in Fayette County, Il. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Our address is Mr & Mrs Olin Clayton 707 South O'Bannon Raymond, Il
62560.
Posted by Ellen Pope Rogers <chrepr@lcc.net> on Sun, 24 Jan 1999
POPE / BROWNING
My father, Arthur Louvenus ("Vene") Pope, born Apr. 17, 1902, Vandalia,
Fayette Co, Il, to Sylvester Pope and Amelia Nettlebeck Pope. I believe
Sylvester is a son of Henry Pope and Sarah Turnbow Pope, and believe he
had brothers named E. M. Pope and Oscar Pope.
Will appreciate any information regarding Pope family, i.e., country
of origin, births, deaths, marriages. Thanks you, Ellen Pope
Rogers
Posted by Donald Peters <dpeters@iland.net> on Tue, 19 Jan 1999
HEDGPETH / HAYS / SEATON
/ HARRISON
Looking for info on the Hedgpeth's and Seaton's of Ramsey, Fayette
Co., IL. John W. Hedgpeth b. 5 May 1882 in Ramsey, d. 25 Jan 1960 in Decatur,IL.
Married Emma Isabelle Seaton 20 Nov 1900. John W. son of William and Elizabeth
(Hays) Hedgpeth. Emma Isabelle Seaton b. 9 Nov 1884 in Ramsey daughter
of James R. (aka Riley) Seaton and Sarah C. (Harrison) Seaton. d.17 Jan
1940.
Posted by LIZ <lizbeg@gte.net> on Sun, 17 Jan 1999
SCHULTZ / MABEE
Julius Schultz lived in Vandalia, Fayette Co. ILL 1870-1880. Married
Sarah A. Mabee 1 NOV 1874, Vandalia, Fayette Co., ILL. Simon Mabee, Sarah's
father, died 22 OCT 1892, Atlamont, Effingham, ILL. Any relatives out there?
Posted by ethel <ejfrance@aol.com> on Sun, 17 Jan 1999
WRIGHT
Anyone know where I can get a copy or which paper to get a copy of
a train/car accident in Hagarstown May 18, 1947? Would love to read artical.
Several members of the John Henry Wright family were killed. Thanks for
any help.
Posted by Marguerite Mason <mmrite@misn.com> on Fri, 15 Jan 1999
IVIE / GODSEY
Henry Clay Ivie, born 1834 Va, migrated to IL bet 1840 & 1850.
Married Frances Elizabeth Godsey Fayette Co. 1856. In 1850 he was listed
with parents, brother William (about 18)& sister, Mary. What happened
to William Ivie? He was not listed in ca 1865 when their father died. Was
William killed in the Civil War? A John Ivie signed permission when Mary
married. Who was John? Was he a cousin? If so, who were his parents?
posted by Andrea Wise Kidd Colley <raggs@feist.net> on Thu, 14 Jan 1999
ELLSWORTH / WISE
I am looking for information on my gggrandmother, Martha Louise Ellsworth
Wise, wife of David Mathias Wise, mother of John Wesley Wise, "Ned" Wise
and Grace Wise. She died very young.
Posted by Carolyn K.Schuring <cks406@mc.net> on Wed, 13 Jan 1999
GODDEN / KIEFLING
My ggrandfather:William GODDEN died in Vandalia,IL Fayette Co. prior
to 1933,possibly 1929 or 1930 He lived in shanty along the river,got sick
and died there. My grandmother Etta Icy GODDEN KIEFLING couldn't afford
a headstone,so there has never been one put on grave...He was buried in
the old cemetary by the river....Due to floods,fires,and/or lost records
,I haven't been able to locate any info...in 1985 I was told someone was
gonna research all the old newpapers for deaths such as this...I keep writing
to Co. and State ...nothing yet....any other suggestions....He was born
in OHIO...Brother David GODDEN,Jr.lived in Mattoon,IL. Thank you
- Carolyn
Posted by Ruth Coward Cunningham <rdell@icsi.net> on Wed, 13 Jan 1999
WILLIAMS, CLIFTON
My 3rd grgrandmother, Elizabeth "Betsy" CLIFTON WILLIAMS, and her 2nd
husband Thomas WILLIAMS son of Thomas C. WILLIAMS are said to have arrived
in Fayette Co IL in the 1840s. They married 1 April 1815 in Wilson Co TN.
Betsy's first husband was Hiram WILLIAMS, my 3rd grgrandfather. Hiram WILLIAMS
was killed 22 Jan 1814 at the Battle of Emucfau in the Creek War. Betsy
had nine children by Hiram WILLIAMS and four children by Thomas WILLIAMS.
Would like to hear from anyone who has knowledge of this Betsy and Thomas
WILLIAMS family.
Posted by Melinda Elmore <mkelmore@tranquility.net> on Tue, 12 Jan 1999
ELMORE, RILEY
Russell Elmore in KY(?), came to Fayette County IL with
his family, including wife Lucinda Riley Elmore. A son, William Riley Elmore
b: 1833. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THEY ARE BURIED in Fayette County??
Any help appreciated. Thanks----Melinda Elmore
Posted by Virginia Hiber <vhiber@earthlink.net> on Fri, 08 Jan 1999
ULRICH
I'm searching for information on the parents of my great-grandfather,
Frank ULRICH, who was born in Fayette County on 19 February 1874.
Posted by Jacquie MacWilliam <mrsstrong1@yahoo.com> on Sat, 02 Jan 1999
BOLLES / BOWLES / BROWN
/ DURBIN
Charles S. Durbin (b.1852 OH) married a widow or divorcee named Sophia
May (Brown) Bowles. She was born in 1887 in Seminary Twp., Fayette Co.,IL).
Her first husband was Lewis S. Bowles,(b.1860 in Seminary Twp., Fayette
Co., IL) whom she married in 1879. They had two daughters, Grace Emma Bowles
(b. 1885, same location) and Kitty E. (b.1882, same location).
What happened to Lewis S. Bowles??? What happened to Sophia May(Brown)Bowles
Durbin???
By 1900, Charley Durbin is listed in the census as a widower, raising
these two small girls (spelled BOLLES in his census) as well as he and
Sophia's 3 children, William G.(b. 1888), Ines (b.1892), and Victor L (b.
1894).What happened to these little girls parents? Do you have any information?
Grace was my great-grandmother - One more note: My mother remembers
an UNCLE GROVER DURBIN-connection unknown-Charley's brother?
Are any of these surnames in your Fayette Co. connections? Please write!
Thanks.
.