

WILLIAMS2
/ DURBIN
I am looking for information on my husband's
ggrandparents. Lemuel Oliver WILLIAMS b 2/16/1879 Fayette Co. Il. and Florence
DURBIN b 8/16/1882 in Fayette Co., Il. I would like to know who their parents
were and any other info someone might have. Thanks.
CROTSER
(Crotzer) / MCKINNEY / PERRY
Need death and burial info on Nancy Maria CROTSER
(Crotzer), born abt 1818 in North Carolina. Daughter of Davie and Eve Eller
CROTSER. Married Jessie MCKINNEY 03/03/1843 in Fayette County. Married
Richard PERRY 11/29/1959 in Fayette County. She and Jessie had possibly
4 children; Sarah, Elisabeth, and 2 others- male and female.
CHATHAM
I'm researching Christopher CHATHAM who is supposed
to have lived in Fayette County, Illinois after 1865. Christopher was born
about 1820 in Virginia and was in Illinois by about 1842. Anyone who is
researching the Chatham surname please contact me. I am trying to find
the names of all of Christopher's children.
PHILLIPS2
/ SAYLES
Am looking for all SAYLES families, in Fayette
County IL as early as 1850's, from LaGrange area of Indiana, late 1840's-and
from NY early 1800's. In particular a MRS AMASA PHILLIPS, nee SAYLES. Will
search my huge Sayles database, all I ask is you be willing to share information-as
little as one record, to entire family lines will be appreciated.
STINE (STEIN)
/JONCHEL (JOECKEL)/ COOPER
I am searching for information on the family
of my great-great grandmother MARGARET ELIZABETH STINE (STEIN) in the U.S.
She was a daughter of JOHANN ADAM STEIN, born 29 Sep 1812 in Bickenbach,
GERMANY (south of Darmstadt), who died 2 Feb 1876 in Fayette Co., IL, USA
and ANNA E. JONCHEL (JOECKEL), born 26 Apr 1825 in Ermenrod, Gruenberg
Dist., GERMANY, died 13 Mar 1876. MARGARET ELIZABETH STINE was born 10
Jan 1843 in Fayette Co., IL. She married JACOB GEORGE CRITES COOPER (called
"Jake") on 6 Apr 1871 in Fayette Co., IL. She died 4
Apr 1924 in Toronto, Woodson, Co., KS. (JACOB GEORGE CRITES COOPER was
born 21 Oct 1847 in Union Co., OH, USA and died 8 Oct 1899 in Toronto,
Woodson, Co., KS.) Any information will be appreciated and I'm glad to
share what info I have on Stine/Steins, Coopers, etc. (Ms.) Jo Anne DeGraffenreid.
Snailmail: Box 353, Baldwin City, KS 66006-0353
BENDA /
FOX / PUERS
I'd appreciate any info about Joseph L. Benda
b. 19 Nov 1871 in Ramsey, Fayette Co. Ill. His parents were Lawrence Benda
and Ann Fox. In the 1890s he moved to St. Louis where he married Louisa
Puers on 26 Jun 1896. He died in Eureka, MO in 1957. Thanks for your help.
YERKEY / RILEY
/ McNEELY
Myrtle Riley Yerkey, born Jan. 14, 1877 in Beecher
City, Fayette County Illinois. Married to Burl Henry McNeely.Mar 30, 1898.
Myrtle was a School Teacher at Hog Creek School in Beecher City. It was
not certain that Yerkey was Myrtles last name, since their marriage certificate
showed her last name to be Riley. Myrtle and Burl had 3 children born to
them. Their first Ralph Thomas McNeely b: Sep 16, 1899 Viola Adelina b:Aug
2, 1901and Harold Omar b:Aug 20, 1906. A miscarriage of one child in 1903.
Myrtle died of 'Consumption' in late 1907, or early 1908. Myrtles
grandmother, Rosa Yerkey lived in Moccoson. Any information will
be appreciated! Thank you.
BLUM
August BLUM born at Hochst, Vorarlbert, Austria
(when?). He came to America late 1850's to Vandalia, Fayette Co.IL with
other families from Austria and later came to Woodford County, IL.That's
all I know about him. I'm interested in anything about any of the Blums
in Woodford County pre 1900 who might be listed in census as being born
in Prussia or Germany depending on which year of the census. Thank you
very much for any help
Russell D.
Hicks May 18, 1997
HICKS / MASSEY
am doing research on my family and would be interested
on information on Anderson HICKS who was born in Fayette county,
Ill. on 21 August 1831(died 28 June 1931) who married Eliza Ann MASSEY
who was born on 18 July 1839 in Fayette county Ill.. The marriage took
place in Barton county Mo. on 26 March 1857 and was officiated by Richard
Hicks J.P. -
Their children: Richard E. Hicks b 31 Dec 1857-d 23 Sep 1858 Mahana A Hicks b 24 JUL 1860 - d 13 May 1944 Daniel J. Hicks b8 Apr 1862 - d 25 Jan 1933 James Joseph Hicks b 27 Apr 1864 - d June 1955--living in Shelby Co. in 1892 Mary L. Hicks b. 14 Jan 1867 - d 16 Sep 1866 St. Moses Hicks b. 2 May 1869 - d Ada E Hicks b. 25 Aug 1871 - d ~ 1958 Ida E. Hicks b. 6 Mar 1874 d - d. Zilpha A Hicks b. 16 Jan 1877 - d 11 Feb 1942 Enoch B. Hicks b 9 Nov 1880 -d Oct 1899
HICKS / SIMPSON
My grandfather--James Joseph HICKS married Elizabeth SIMPSON
(b10 Feb 1972) on 28 Feb 1892 in Shelby County, Ill. She was one of 5 children
(George, Ellen, Clara and ? ) of James Spenser Simpson (b15 Sep 1840 in
Illinois) and Barbara Jones.. -- James Spenser Simpson is the son
of James Simpson (b 1807 Liverpool, England) and Ann Iverson (b
1797, England)
The children of James Joseph Hicks and Elizabeth Simpson are:
Eva May Hicks b 27 Jun 1893 d 4 Sep 1953 Mamie Ruth Hicks b 2 Jan 1895 d 27 Oct 1898 Elzie Inez Hicks b 21 Mar 1897 d Jan 1989--- married Joseph Zeiler in 1927 had one daughter: Meyera Zeiler b 29 Jul 1929 Hobart I.R.L. Hicks b 17 Mar 1899 d 1985 Ora Fern Hicks b 26 Mar 1901 d 10 Nov 1901--buried in Lorton Cemetery, Herrick Ill Pauline Barbara Hicks b 5 Jan 1906 d Oct 1947-- married Earl Dohrse in Oct 1932 one son: Michael Dohrse b 15 Jan 1935 one daughter Suzanne Dohrse b 16 Apr 1938 Russell James Hicks b 15 Apr 1909 d 10 Oct 1984----married Georgia Elizabeth Hicks b 28 Mar 1912 d 28 Apr 1886 one son: Russell Donald Hicks b 25 Jul 1942 had one son: Russell Phillip Hicks b 31 Aug 1968 has one son: Russell James Hicks b 6 Sep 1995 had one daughter: Sandra E. Hicks-- married Thomas VanZandt in Sept 1970 has 2 sons: Nicholas Van Zandt b. Sep 1981 Peter Van Zandt b Nov 1893 Donald Joseph Hicks b 9 Apr 1911 d 29 Oct 1940
MILLER / YUNKER
/ YERKEY
Looking for information about MILLER & YUNKER. Rosa MILLER
was born abt 1859 and her parents were Andrew MILLER and K. J. YUNKER.
Rosa married Elmer D. MILLER 24 Feb 1891. Elmer was born abt. 1866. His
parents were J. M. MILLER and V. HOTZ. Rosa may have been married to a
YERKEY before Elmer MILLER. Thanks, Kay Richards Hampshire.
JONES / SIMPSON
I am trying to find a Barbara JONES who married James Spenser SIMPSON
(b. 15 Sep 1840) -They lived in either Shelby or Fayette Co. Illinois--
they had 5 children: George, Clara, Ellen, ? and Elizabeth- who is my grandmother
... she was born on 10 Feb 1872 Thanks.
WRIGHT / AMMERMAN
/ MILLS
Looking for any information on William Henry
Wright b., 11/8/1853 at St Elmo, Fayette Co., Ill., he was married in Fayette
County on 10/17/1888 to Mary Ellen Ammerman b., 2/2/1868 (also born in
St Elmo) she was the daughter of Levi Ammerman and Nancy Jane Mills. William
and Mary had the following children Solomon Perry Wright b., 10/1/1889,
James Henry Wright, George Dewey C. Wright, Evan T. Wright, Jane Wright
and Lydia Wright. According to William Henry Wright's obit this family
resided in Fayette Co., until 1908 when they moved to Fort Wayne Allen
Co., Ind.,
Lynn Dielman
- Jun 2 1997
PARK / JORDAN
/ PHINNEY
Looking for information on Hamilton and Mary
--- PARK, parents of Lillian Amy (PARK) JORDAN b. 15 May 1870 in Vandalia,
Fayette, IL. Lillian m. John Anderson JORDAN c1898 in Vigo Co.,IN Lillian's
siblings were Ernest PARK and Matilda (PARK) -- who also may have been
born in Fayette County IL.
Donald H. Bethard
- Jun 4 1997
BETHARDS
/ NICHOLS
Researching John BETHARDS family of Wilberton Township. John was born
24 March 1825, Kent Co., Delaware. Married Invalenia Jane NICHOLS, 06 November
1846, Fredonia Prairie, Marion Co., IL. John died 26 January 1884, Fayette
Co., IL., buried Cooper (old Sears) cemetery, Wilberton Twp. Fayette Co.,
IL. Have lots of info to share on this family including photos of John
& Invalenia.
John Bethards served in the 97th Infantry, Illinois Volunteers Co I
HANKINS
/ GINGER
Am looking for information on HANKINS family,
that was in Fayette Co. around 1830-1860. Father was Joseph Hankins
married to Amanda Melvina GINGER. Their children were Frances M., Llucretia.
John S., William, Mary E., Joseph G., and James D. Know they came from
Tennessee, but don't know what area. Thank you for your help. Norma Hankins
Brewer.
GLASS / GIVENS
I am conducting research on the GLASS family,
Dudley, George W., and Edmund V. The family moved to Fayette County from
Halifax, VA. Edmund V, b. 1822 in Hardin County. d. 1898 in MO. Dudley
was married to Jane GIVENS who died in 1830. Her brother, John Givens with
a Methodist Minister in So. Ill. I believe Dudley and Jane's graves are
in a cemetery there, but I do not know the particulars. Anyone
with information please contact me. I will share what I have.
DIXON / KRUSE
/ EHLERT / KOHLBERG / RINKEL
/ SCHMIDT / WILKINSON
Seeking any information on the RINKEL family.
Henry Rinkel (no info) m. Dorothea KOHLBERG (b 1821/d 1876) They came from
Hanover, Germany. One known son: Henry Walter Rinkel (b. 27 nov 1850/Hanover,
Germany - d 17 dec 1929 Farina (Fayette Co, IL) m. Henrietta Kruse (b.
3 sept 1856) on 23/21 of April 1885 in Chicago, IL. Henry & Henrietta
had six known children: Lillie & Lydia (twins), Elmer H., Henry G.,
Walter Milton (my grandfather) and Frieda A.L. I am also researching the
Dixon, Kruse, Ehlert, Kohlberg, Schmidt, Wilkinson.
Linda Guynup Dewey
- Jun 10, 1997
FLETCHER
Brothers Albert and Louis FLETCHER, (b NC late 1830s-1840s) moved with
their parents John and Candis Fletcher, from NC to TN to Wright County,
MO by 1860. After Civil War several moved North to Lichfield and Vandalia,
ILL. Believe others, likely children of their siblings followed.
AYARS/ BABCOCK
/ CRANDALL / DAVIS
/ HERITAGE
I am intersted in exchanging information with other in the Farina,
IL area that have ancestors connected to the SEVENTH DAY BAPTIST CHURCH.
Many members would have moved to the county in the 1800AEs from NY, NJ,
RI, Rock & Walworth Cos., WI. Family names could be: , , , , MAXSON,
, ETC.
SHIRLEY
/ LOOKINGBILL
Do you know whereabouts of my g g grandparents John and Louisa Anna
(SHIRLEY) LOOKINGBILL. Last appeared in 1865 census Fayette Co. Ramsey
Twp. If you have any info please contact me. Will Respond. Thanks. Leon
G Lookingbill 3 Jul 97.
SHAFFER
Looking for a James and Elizabeth Shaffer. They or he came from PA.
In 1856 they lived in Illinois, they had a son named James Edward Shaffer
born Illinois 1856.By 1864 they had moved to Iowa had a son named Charles
Skiles Shaffer. Elizabeth was born 1828 and her husband James Shaffer was
born 1826.Trying to find out ware in Illinois they lived and did they have
other children other than James and Charles. Any thing helpful.
HOOP / MAHON
I am searching for information on two HOOP sisters from the 1880 census
for Fayette County...Fanny W. HOOP was 6 years old living with her grandfather
Johnson MAHON in the Lane Grove township and she was born in Missouri....Virginia
HOOP was 8 years old living with her uncle Ishan MAHON in the same township
at the same era....any information on parents would be greatly appreciated
this could be a missing link to one of my great-uncles families. Thanks....
Bob Hoop.
GILLMORE
/ LANDSAW
Looking for info about JEREMIAH GILLMORE who married
MARY LANDSAW. Jeremiah died in Fayette Co., KY in 1866. Believe they
are both
buried in the Edgewood Cemetery in Effingham Co., IL. Would like
to correspond with anyone researching the Gillmore or Landsaw family lines.
WISEMAN
(WEISMAN)
Della Cora Wiseman (Weisman) b: 25 Nov 1877 in Farina, Fayette Co.,
Il
d: 26 Aug 1973 in Abington, Mercer Co. IL married 1 March 1914 John
Emmett Neal b: 16 May 1880 in Louisville, Clay Co. IL d: abt 1937 in
Abington. Looking for the parents of both of these individuals.
Any
information would be appreciated.
MATHENY
I am looking for Peter/William/John MATHENY in 1830. I have heard
that they
migrated to Fayette County after 1820, but were back in Tennessee by
1840. I would
be interested in any MATHENY's during that time period. Thank you so
much.
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