Franklin County Queries
Aug 1997 - Dec 1997
DATE: 30 Dec 1997
SURNAMES: HOOD, McCASLIN, McGEE, SMALLWOOD,
WEBB
CONTACT PERSON: Mildred
Taylor
I have letters written to my Grandmother, Pearl Ann WEBB McGEE, in the 1920's from her aunts, uncles, and cousins living in Franklin and Hamilton Counties, Illinois. I would like to hear from any of their descendants. Pearl's grandfather was Caleb Sweet WEBB and his children who lived in Illinois at that time were Sylvester and Edgar WEBB, Nancy McCASLIN, and she had a cousin named Rella HOOD. Pearl's father was George Allen WEBB but he emigrated to southeast Missouri where he married Emma SMALLWOOD. He returned to Benton, Illinois with his family for a short time between 1905-10.
I am researching the descendants of Caleb Sweet WEBB. His sons were Sylvester, Edgar and George Allen WEBB and his daughter was Nancy WEBB McCASLIN. They were all alive in the early 1920's. I would love to hear from any of their descendants.
I am interested in the family of Lazarus Right GULLEY and Sarah Catharine SILKWOOD GULLEY. This is the SILKWWOD line of the SILKWOOD Inn. Who is the father of George W. TEFFERTILLER, 1864-1930, that married Sarah Crestenna STOCKTON. Who was James TEFFERTILLER and his wife Elizabeth DEE, born about 1786-1816. Would also like to know about Giles McMILLAN, 1860-1896, who married Martha BRAYFIELD, 1865-1942. Giles father was Joh McMILLEN who married Mary A. GILLEN.
Would like to know more info. Thanks for your help. Will share any information with those interested.d.
I am looking for information on James HENSON, married 18 APR 1850 in Franklin County, IL to Nancy SMITH. One of their children was Mary Elizabeth HENSON, b. 1853 in Saline County, IL.
I am doing research on the RUMSEY family of Franklin Co. I have most of my family, on the RUMSEY side, from Franklin Co. While doing research, I found my RUMSEY relatives moved from Saline/Gallatin Co. to Franklin somewhere around the turn of the century? I have been looking for others searching for RUMSEY information, so we can share information and names of decendants. Other names I have links and info. for are ASBELL, ARNETT, ODLE, HOGG, ANDERSON, WALKER, SMITH, BENNETT, MILLER, FLETCHER AND CARR.
I need info on the family of Ezekil FLEMING and Elvina McGANGA/McGLAN/McGHAH, they a daughter Nancy FLEMING who married Green M. CANTRELL on 12/26/1878 in Franklin Co., then their son Franklin M. FLEMING married Amanda AKIN on 1/19/1879. I'm looking for another son Daniel Henry FLEMING who married Susan Constance SCOTT daughter of Winfield SCOTT and Mary Catherine CLAYTON [DIXON]?? I think Daniel and Susan moved to Texas Co. Mo. where their daughter Emma Ally FLEMING married Andrew Jackson McKINNEY in March of 1898. I found Elvina in the 1860 Ill. Franklin Co.census and I'm assuming that Ezekil had already died. Any info would be much appreciated.
I am searching for anyone who is related to the following surnames MOSS and TAYLOR. My TAYLORS lived mostly is Hamilton Co. IL. but think that some may have slipped into Franklin. Any help on these families appreciated.
Would appreciate any info available on Augustus ADAMS' family members-- brothers, sisters, children, mother father, etc. Reportedly a surveyor with the government, travelled west from VA/N.C. late 1830s. Documented purchases of several tracts of land in Benton area, Franklin County 1839 to 184?. Served in Civil War (Ill 15 Cav, Co. C, Benton) and died late 1880s?. He's buried in Oddfellows Cemetary, Benton. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
I am looking for information on an Edward or Edwin PETERS who died in 1926 as the result of a gunshot wound. His parents were E. C. and Margaret KILLDUFF PETERS. I believe she once taught school in the West Frankfort area.
Looking for birth record of Jennie RUSSELL, 25 Feb 1882, daughter of Thomas RUSSELL and Margaret SCOBY (SCOBIE). She said she was born in "Bradewell", but we are now thinking it might have been Brayfield. Can anyone tell me where Brayfield was located in Franklin County? Thomas RUSSELL had a brother named Harry who lived in Royalton, died 1933.
Looking for KEELIN descendants...Spencer KEELIN/KEELAND/KELINE and Sarah COOK's children :
>John KEELIN mar. Jane SLEYMAKER
>Alexander KEELIN mar. Serena (GREEN) KIRBY
>Louisa KEELIN mar. BAWLWIN/ BOULDIN,
>Reatha or Ruth A KEELIN mar. Green A. KNIGHT
>George William KEELIN mar. Sarah E. LASWELL,
>Sada J. KEELIN mar. Peter MOSER,
>Melissa C. KEELIN mar. William KNIGHT,
>Zeddock KEELIN mar. Mary A CLEAVLAND,
>Thomas S. KEELIN mar ?,
>Lydia KEELIN
>Mary KEELIN mar. Thomas A. FOSTER.
The KEELIN cousins would love to find more of our family.
I am searching for information on these surnames. Thomas S. SUMMERS/SOMERS married Hester HATCHETT on Nov. 26,1857 in Benton Illinois. They had at least one son John Wesley SUMMERS/SOMERS born Feb. 14,1860 in Mo. Any and all information will be greatly appreciated.
I am searching for a second cousin that lives in Carterville, Illinois. Her name is Patricia (YOUNG) SMITH. She moved to Carterville about 3 to 5 years ago from Johnston City. Patricia married a man named SMITH in the early 1970's and he did work at the Pepsi Cola plant in Johnston City. They divorced in the 1980's. They had a daughter name unknown. Patricia's parents were Arie and Mary YOUNG and they lived and died in Johnston City. Can any one help me find Patricia. I know she can help fill in the gaps in my research.
I am looking for information on my gr grandparents Edward Elvis BRENT and his wife Anna Adeline BRILEY. Mostly her parents, Wilson BRILEY and Sarah Lavine MORLAN. Anna was born 09-01-1895 in Franklin Co., IL m. 11-17-1915 to E. BRENT (where ???) d. 06-09-1979 Fairfiled, Wayne Co., IL burial 06-14-79 East Antioch (where ???). I am looking for anyone researching or willing to share their finds on these members of my (our) family. Anna and Edward had 12 children. Their first child Stella Pearl was a 1/2 sister to the others, one being my grandmother, but I do not know who brought her in to the marriage. My Grandmother was born in Commiskey, Jennings Co., IN. So this might conclude that Anna went to IN around the time she married Edward. My family, though have lived in White, Edwards, and Wabash Co., IL for nearly 70 years. So any help would be greatly appreciated.
Researching the following FRANKLIN siblings: W. Robert (born in Washington Co in the early 1870s lived in Franklin Co), F. Marion, Charles, and Maggie Mae (mar. Monroe TERRY and lived in Perry Co. IL) FRANKLIN. I would like to hear from anyone with knowledge of these men.
Looking for descendents of Joseph & Martha Ellen (SMITH) BURKETT. Children: Charles, Kenneth, Edna & Harry. Martha Ellen (b. 26 Oct. 1879 in Wayne Co. IL, d. 9 June 1957 in, I assume, Franklin Co.) was a sister to my grandmother, Stella Augustus SMITH JONES. Researching the SMITH line. Would like to find burial site of Martha Ellen, information on descendents and someone who would like to exchange information.
Searching for any information on a (S)Cynthia Ann (HIGHBARKER) RAY, born 3-22-1840 in Franklin County, IL, married to John William RAY on 4-7-1855 in AR, and died on 9-10-1892 in Benton Co., MO.
I am searching for information about Ira JONES, b.about 1887, married to Edith SMITH 6/15/1917 in Benton, IL. Ira's parents are J.F.M. JONES and Naomi MIFFLIN. Edith's parents were W.T. SMITH and Nora BRIDGES.
Looking for any information about the following MOORE lines: My father, Warren Eugene "Gene" MOORE was born in Sesser, IL 3/19/1926, d. 5/13/1983, the son of John Bert MOORE and Allie (LOUCKS (sp?)) MOORE. John was the son of William D. and Nancy (___) MOORE. William was the son of James and Mary? (McFedrich (sp?)) MOORE. All of the above with the exception of my father are buried in "Horse Prairie Cemetary". Does any of this sound familiar? I believe that James came to Sesser around 1836 or so from Tennessee. Maybe Greene County, but I am not sure.
William D. owned a large peach farm during the depression. Farm was located across the road from what is now the Sesser-Valier High School and was later passed to Samual D. MOORE.
The 1820 Census of White Co., IL shows Joel BERRY, George BERRY, and Enoch BERRY, all living in North of West Twp. Are these three related? Does anyone have any information on these three men? I am looking for a George BERRY who lived in Franklin Co., IL in 1837 where he performed a marriage for an Enoch BERRY. I have not found a George BERRY on any other 1820 census record . Appreciate your help.
I would like information on James and Sophere RICHERSON. Their daughter Nancy married William MURPHY. They are my great-grandparents. They came to Il. in 1863 from Tn. I thought they settled in Williamson or Saline counties but cannot find them there. I would like to see if they settled in Franklin county. William and Nancy's son, Edward Gregory was born on 2-2-1874. William died in 1902. Thank you for any information.
I am searching for information on Jacob ARMSTRONG who married Lethy (Lotty) McONEL(McCONNEL) on 31 July 1840.
I have been researching John CRENSHAW of Gallatin County and have unexpectedly run across two John CRENSHAWs in the 1830 Franklin County Census. Does anybody know anything about them?
Looking for information of the Joesph and Martha Ellen Smith Burkett family. They lived in Benton, Illinois. Martha Ellen Smith was my grandmother's sister. She was b. Oct. 26, 1879 in Wayne Co. Il., d. June 9 1957 in I assume Franklin Co., their children: Charles, Kenneth, Edna & Harry. I have no info on them except that Edna died very young. The sons or their children could still be living in Franklin Co. Any help appreciated. I do have more information on the Smith family I would love to share.
Looking for information on the HUGHES family. Henry HUGHES born in 1830's married Ellen JACKSON maybe in Union Co. IL. They had a son Sylvester Alexander HUGHES born 28 Feb 1855 in Franklin Co. IL., married Sarah Elizabeth SCHRUM or SHRUM 7 Sept 1875 in Jonesboro IL. They had a son named Clarence Alva HUGHES born 1878 in Benton, Franklin Co. IL, married Mary Elizabeth HUMPHRIES 9 Sept 1900 in Gilmore, Oklahoma. Have been told this family may have Native American history. Any information would be appreciated.
Stanford S. PRITCHARD b. 1803-04 N.C. d. 9 Aug. 1873 Franklin Co. IL. burried at the County Line cem. south of Thompsonville IL. 1st. mar.22 May 1824 to Elizabeth TRIGGER in Maury Co. TN. divorced 19 Oct. 1838 in Sumner Co. Tn. 2nd. mar. approx. 1835 -40 to Ruth R. HAYS b. approx.1820 KY. Census shows Stanford in Sumner Co.TN.1830> Warrick Co. IN. 1840> Simpson Co. KY. 1850> Logan Co. KY. 1860> Franklin Co. IL. 1870. 1880 cen. shows Ruth R. PRITCHARD w/ 4 children at that time.
Stanford & Ruth had several children. I have tried to list them in approx. order & the birth dates are approx. + or - 3 years also.
>Sarah C. PRITCHARD b. 1839 IN. wife of W.C. FLETCHER
>Dicy A.or Diza PRITCHARD b. 1840 KY. never married
>Matilda PRITCHARD b. 1842 KY. d.1917 Franklin Co. IL.( County Line
cem.) wife of ___?___ HOLLAND
>Robert R. PRITCHARD b.1847 KY. d.24 May, 1873 Franklin Co. IL.(County
Line Cem)
>William S. PRITCHARD b. 1854 KY. d. 1937 Franklin Co. IL.(County Line
Cem.) m. Rebecca J. DEARING 5 Dec. 1872
>Eunice A. PRITCHARD b. 1841 KY. wife of John GARRISON
>Mary T. PRITCHARD b. 1835 KY. d. 5 Dec. 1875 Franklin Co. IL.(County
Line Cem.) wife of J.W. SMITH
>Edward (Ned) PRITCHARD b. 1858 KY. m. Mary M. TURNER 13 Sept. 1881
Franklin Co. IL. ( they were in Gallatin Co. IL. in 1892)
>Savanna E. PRITCHARD b. 1860 KY. m. John KERLEY 13 Sept. 1881 Franklin
Co. IL.
>Henry C. PRITCHARD b. 1864 IL. m. Lutitia WEIR 23 Nov. 1881 Franklin
Co. IL.
>Delila PRITCHARD b. 1861 ?
>Joseph C. PRITCHARD b. 1867 IL.
Mary T. PRITCHARD (wife of J.W. SMITH) [see above] had 4 children, Levi, John (wife Sarah H.) , James W. (wife Rebecca), Martha E. (wife of Rufus GRANT). -- John, James W., Martha E., & their spouses were in Williamson Co. IL. approx. 1892.
Random names in my line: Audie KERLEY, Daisey PRITCHARD wife of F.H. REED, Flora PRITCHARD & Earl BROWNING, Martha PRITCHARD & William T. MONEN, Sam PRITCHARD & Martha May SCHWABSE, Henry C. PRITCHARD & Bertha Bell FRASIER, Rutha E. PRITCHARD & William S. GETTINGS, Martha PRITCHARD & Sherman LOGAN, Myrtle PRITCHETT & Henry YOUNG
Any & all help is greatly appreciated.
I am searching for infor on ggrandfather David Z. PRICE b. 1876 Willaimson Co. died 1959 in Franklin Co. He was married to Mary I. FLETCHER and had several children born in the area. David's parents were David PRICE and Mary Elizabeth ROLLINS. Mary FLETCHER was the daughter of Martha RIDDLE and James FLETCHER from Paducah, KY. Any help greatly apprecaited.
I need ANY information about the family of: Andrew J. CLEAVLIN/CLEVELAND. I know he married Fannie E. ?. born 17 Jul 1823 and died 10 Feb 1917 in Saline County, Illinois. Andrew J. CLEAVLIN/CLEVELAND born 23 Jan 1820 and died 19 May 1896 in Saline County, Illinois. They had at least one daughter: Hannah Roe that was born Sep 1856 and died Aug 1895 Saline County, Illinois. And Maybe a son Andrew A. CLEAVLIN born 1852, died 1941 in Saline County, Illinois. He married Hattie M. b. 1861 d. 1944 in Saline County, Illinois. This family lived in Franklin Co. IL. in the 1840's around Benton. And around Galatia, Saline County, Illinois about 1850's and 1860's. I am looking for ANY THING on this family. Thank you very much.
Just found out my ancestor McGuire DOUGHTY, s/o John M. DOUGHTY and Jane McGUIRE had property in Franklin Co. in 1835 and 1837. He would have only been 15 and 17 years of age. Isn't this unusual? He was b. in 1820 and d. ca. 1843. Any info on McGUIRE will be greatly appreciated.
Jacob LAMPLEY b 1825 Franklin Co IL. died in 1909 in IL. Married Eliza Ann DARNELLL May 26, 1846 in Franklin Co IL. Eliza Ann DARNELL b 1828 in Duck River, Maury Co, TN, died in IL. Jacob also married Mary SULLIVAN. Other surnames in Franklin Co IL, Reed, Whiteside, Duckworth, Robinson/Robertson
Seeking information on Martin and Ellen ODLE parents of Scott Rhire ODLE (1858 - 1943). Scott's parents died when he was young. When ten years old he moved to Missouri with his aunt, Millie Ellen (ODLE) HAYS and John HAYS about 1868. Brothers of Martin may be Albert and Uriah ODLE.
I am looking for information on Thomas Franklin LOWRY - he was a Baptist minister, I don't know what church. He was married 3 times, his wives in order - Juda, Anna and True. He was my gr-grandfather. I'm estimating his birthdate as between 1880-1885. My grandfather Harold was born in Ewing. Thomas had three son's by Anna, they are Arlus (also known as Mickey), Lowell and Harold. He had one son by True, his name was Lloyd Lindell. I think there was also a daughter, but she died very young and I'm not certain which wife she was by. I'm hitting dead ends every where I turn, so I hope someone can help.
Looking for information regarding my SUMMERS grandparents (who lived in Franklin Co., IL) or their forebears:
> ANDREW SUMMERS, b. 2//8/1872, d. 6/12/1959 in Fairfield, IL.
> MARY ALTE (SUMMERS) SUMMERS, b. 6/23/1875, d. 4/2/1959, in Fairfield,
IL.
Their children were:
>Arnold SUMMERS
>Eagle SUMMERS
>Velma SUMMERS WHEAT
>Letta Fay SUMMERS PARKER b. 7/10/1900 in Akin, IL, d. 5/17/1966 in
St. Louis, MO.
>Lillian SUMMERS HAYCRAFT
>Jewell SUMMERS
>Berraman SUMMERS
>Jack SUMMERS
Any information will be greatly appreciated!
Looking for relatives of Harry Edwin FLANNIGAN b. 8/13/18 in Harrisburg, IL, later moved to Benton, IL whose parents were Harry and Mary FLANNIGAN, who were deaf mutes. Also Ella ROBERSON b. 8/15/23 also in Harrisburg, IL and parents were John Logan ROBERSON and Maude RUDE.
Rachel Catherine FITZGERALD m. Henry RUPARD, Hamilton County, IL in 1860's. John and Andy FITZGERALD were relatives and lived around Frankfort in the 19 teens and or 20's. Who were Rachel's parents and what happened to them? Any info on the family would be helpful and appreciated.
Requesting information on John Corder MURPHY. He lived in Franklin Co. from the 1830's until the late 1850's when he moved to Texas. He was a member of the Benton Lodge of the Masonic Order. He may have been a carpenter. Although I have considerable information on his descendants I have nothing on his parents or siblings. It is my belief his parents were John MURPHY and Polly CORDER, married in 1803 in Caswell Co., NC but I have not been able to verify this. Help is needed. Thank you.
I'm looking for all decendents of John W. OVERTURF (b. 23 Dec. 1827 in Tennessee, d. 17 Nov. 1900) mar. 15 Feb 1844 in Franklin Co. to Dicy MILLER (b.4 Oct. 1828 d. 11 Sep. 1903 in Franklin Co.). Both are buried at the OVERTURF Cem. near Benton, Il. Their children were James John, Andrew Jackson, Charles W., William "Burl", Johnnie A., Nancy, Milley, Milton, Adam, George W., Rachel, Artemissa "Milly", Willis A., and Andrew. John W. OVERTURF is my 2nd great grandfather. Anyone knowing of Dicy MILLERs family will also be helpful.
Also, I am looking for the decendents of James John OVERTURF b.20 Nov.1870 in Franklin County, Illinois d. 14 June 1952. He m.12 January 1889 to Melvinia P. BARNFIELD. These are my great grandparents. their children were Alice, Hattie, Eva Jane, Chalon R., Henry R., Lena Lilly, Everett Roscoe, and Birdie Alice. Thanks for any help someone may offer.
My grandmother, Francis Jane (HILL) McCOLLUM, was born in Du Quoin on Dec. 20, 1916 to Robert and Etta HILL. I am trying to find out any information that I can reagrding Robert HILL and his wife Etta. I do not even know Etta's maiden name.
Henry Monroe FIVASH/FIVEASH b. 1866 married Ellen (Ella) STONE in Saline Co. 4 Oct 1893 They lived in West Franfort, Franklin Co. by 1920. A snapshot I have taken in 1920 shows Henry, Ella, 2 boys and 2 girls. Would appreciate any help learning who the children were, marriages etc.
I am looking for history of my great-grandparents:
CARR, Robert M. b. 1849 d. 1923
married
M.J. ??? b. 18 Feb 1850 d. 18 April 1892
I found that he bought land as follows:
Purchaser: CARR ROBERT M Record ID: 582391 Date: 11/22/1870 Acres: 40 Price: $6.00 Type of sale: Wetlands (SW) County: 98 Section: 20 Section Part: SESW Township: 20N Range: 04E Meridian: 4 Purchaser Res: Arch. Vol. No: SWP Vol. Page No.: 120 Cash warrant code: Record corrected: 0
Do you have any information about their ancestors? Birthplace? Names? Children?
Would like to exchange info with descendants/researchers on Peter HALLOWELL line. He and his family were living in Northern TWP, Franklin County, IL in the 1870 and 1880 census. His daughter, Mary Jane, and her husband, Samuel A. PILSON, and their family were living next door.
Peter HALLOWELL was born in Indiana County, PA on 16 Feb 1816. He died 12 Jun 1898 in IL. Wife was Rachel JEWART. Known children: Mary Jane, Elizabeth, Rachel, Samuel, William, Levina. Believe Levina married Wesley Kern.
John Corder (J.C.) MURPHY was born ca. 1809 in VA. He was in Franklin Co. early enough to serve in the Black Hawk War in 1832. Moved to Texas in 1858. Was married twice. Children from first marriage were Eliza Jane (1833) and Nancy L. (abt 1834). Children from second marriage were McDonald (abt 1845), Francis Marion (2 Aug 1848), Lucy M. (1849), Martin (abt 1853), Murray (abt 1856), Cridonia (abt 1858) and Robert (abt 1863). John Corder MURPHY was a Mason and a member of the Benton Lodge. Any information on these families would be appreciated.