Queries May - Jun 2003

Surnames: AMERSBACH MORGAN
Submitter: Wesley A, Morgan (morganw@claycorp.com)
Date: 09 May 2003

Bertha Amersbach and John Benjamin Morgan. Relationship to Hardy Foster.

Surnames: SWEET
Submitter: Robert Sweet (rmsweet@naxs.net)
Date: 12 May 2003

Are there someone available to do deed, will, lookups in Marion Co. IL. Courthouse? Thanks, Robert

Submitter: j rogers (troymeme@aol.com)
Date: 13 May 2003

Looking for Claudius G Rogers M/Cordeial Brooks Campbell aug 25 1850 children James W,George H,Henry Phillip,Martha grand son Benjamin he has a son Ralph Jmaes W died in Marion Illinois in July 20, 1933 PLease reply troymeme@aol.com

Surnames: PRESTON BRICKEY PHILLIPS CARTZ
Submitter: Karen King (kleeking@mindspring.com)
Date: 15 May 2003

I'm searching for the family of Alva T. PRESTON b. Aug. 1868, either in MO or IL, the 1880 Census has a Alva Thomas PRESTON, age 12 as a son of Elijah PRESTON living in Marion Co., IL. But born in MO. Elijah PRESTON b. 1842, MO, both parents b. IL. I found a marriage for a Elijah PRESTON to Loraena CARTZ, 29 Sept. 1866 in Marion Co. on the 1880 Census there is a Lora H. as Elijah's wife. My Alva named one of his daughters Lora H. Also found who might be Elijah PRESTON's father, Isham, also known as Jacob and Isom PRESTON b. 1824, found him listed differently in different census'. A Isham PRESTON married Ralls Elizabeth BRICKEY, 4 Apr. 1850 in Monroe Co. IL. 1870 census has Jacob PRESTON and wife Elizabeth (Central City) and 1880 Census has Isham with wife Elizabeth in Centralia, Marion Co. IL. (2 daughter's names the same and born about the same makes me believe that this is the same man, but Elizabeth wouldn't be my Elijah's mother, he was born 1842.) I also found marriages for one of the daughters of Isham listed in both the 1870 & 1880 census' Clara E. married William D. PHILLIPS, 18 Mar 1896, Marion Co. (Isom age 85 living with them in 1910 census in Marion Co.) If anyone has any infomation of this family I'd love to get it and share my findings. Thanks, Karen King St. Louis, MO

Surnames: DANIELS
Submitter: Charles R. Daniels (c-richard@worldnet.att.net)
Date: 18 May 2003

I am seeking the obituary of Arthur Earl Daniels Died 08-Aug-1998 Odin,IL Marion County

Surnames: JAMES W ROGERS CLAUDIUS G ROGERS
Submitter: j rogers (troymeme@aol.com)
Date: 20 May 2003

James W Rogers died Marion July 20th 1933 married a Letha Daniels children Willie Claud and Delia Maud Rogers Parents of James was Claudius and Cordelia Brooks Campbell Rogers married 1850 in Pope county Illinois Please reply to Troymeme@aol.com

Surnames: THOMPSON
Submitter: Janet Thompson (tomjan1@juno.com)
Date: 21 May 2003

I am interested in finding any information re GEORGE WENDELL THOMPSON, born on Aug. 7, 1878 in Vernon, IL. There are many Vernon towns in IL, so I am researching all the pertinent counties that included such towns or townships. G.W. Thompson was the son of Robert Thompson (from England) and had two brothers: Hugh and Fred, and a sister Edna.

Submitter: Jerri (Doiefamily2000@yahoo.com)
Date: 22 May 2003

hi I need some help.I am trying to find my son Grandparents.I believe they died about 1962 in Centralia.I believe the father name was Clifton Thompson.I known he had an sister Glades.He and his wife had several children.What I was told that he shot his wife and then shot himself. My son is now a grown mann ow and he is instered in finding his grandparents and knowing more about his roots from that side of the familyIf anyone have any knowledge that could help please let me known

Surnames: HULL GOODWIN
Submitter: Edd Marks (elrathia61427@yahoo.com)
Date: 27 May 2003

I need someone to find a newspaper obit for William David Hull who died in Sandoval 25 Oct 1935 and an obit for Sarah Goodwin Hull Smith, died in 1965 in either Vernon or Patoka. I also need the marriage of Sarah E Goodwin Hull to a Smith after 1935. Can anyone be of help? Edd

Surnames: WEAVER BURGESS
Submitter: Helen Weaver (helen_weaver@hotmail.com)
Date: 27 May 2003

WEAVER BURGESS--- I would like an obituary for Neva (WEAVER) BURGESS. She passed away on 25 May 2003 in Salem, Illinois. I would also like an obit for her husband, Virgil O. BURGESS who passed away on 16 July 1988 in Salem, Illinois.

Surnames: HENNING
Submitter: Steve Donaldson (stevendonaldson@hotmail.com)
Date: 03 Jun 2003

Looking for records on Rev Frederick Wilhelm Henning, wife Marion June Olga, son born in 1929 Donald and daughter born in 1930 June. Pastor of local church believed to be Lutheran. Resided in area of Salem Illinois approximately 1928 to 1932.

Surnames: MC CULLOUGH DUBOIS
Submitter: Jacquelyn W. Johnson (jacquelynwjohnson@prodigy.net)
Date: 03 Jun 2003

Am looking for parents of Mary F. McCullough. She was married to a James A. Dubois, 2nd Apr 1874 in Salem, Marion Co, IL by Rev. Henry Schrider. What happened to Mary? Did she die, divorce, or was the marriage annuled. Any information re this Mary would be helpful.

Surnames: BEECHER BROWNFIELD
Submitter: Benita (bellerbe @bayou.com)
Date: 04 Jun 2003

I'm am searching for any information about Dr. T.W. Beecher and Harriet Cheely Brownfield. She was a daughter of William and Cassandra Brownfield. The Brownfield family was in the Marion County census of 1850.

Surnames: LOSS
Submitter: Daniel Loss (dll37@juno.com)
Date: 05 Jun 2003

I am looking for an obituary for Maurice Loss (12/9/1929-3/30/2002). Any help is appreciated.

Surnames: SILVEY
Submitter: jan staples (janstpls@aol.com)
Date: 06 Jun 2003

Does anyone know if Woodlawn school is next to Woodlawn church, east of Iuka onroute 52? There is an old school there but a piece down the old is what use to be another old school and is now a house....... My mom who was a Silvey, went to Woodlawn school.Thanks Jan Staples janstpls@aol.com

Surnames: DEW/DUE MARCUM LOWERY
Submitter: Kay Markham (birdmarc@egyptian.net)
Date: 12 Jun 2003

I have been told my great grandfather Christopher Dew died in Centralia in 1853. How would I go about trying to find out something about his death? ie why he died? Where they lived when he died? Or just anything about him. I understand the Sentiel didn't start until 1888. Thanks, Kay

Surnames: BLACKWELL BOWERS HUFF
Submitter: Ron Blackwell (rwbret@yahoo.com)
Date: 12 Jun 2003

I have been able to trace back as far as the Isaac Bowers(b.1841-d-1916-17?) and Lucinda Huff(b.1855-d.1896-98?) marriage on 2-16-1870 at Marion Cty, Il. Lucindas f.name William(b. Ark? in 1829)and m name Sarah? or Jane? (born in Il in 1835) Help :=) rb

Surnames: MILLER FORD GREEN GARREN GREGORY KETTLEMAN MARKHAM CLUCK ROBERTS
Submitter: Kay Markham (birdmarc@egyptian.net)
Date: 16 Jun 2003

My grandmother was suppose to have been born in a place called Bon Vernon, Marion County, Illinois. I can find Mt. Vernon but no Bon Vernon. Can anyone help me with this. Her name was Elsie Josephine Miller and she was born 9 Nov. 1899. She married Charles Ford in 1892 in Sebastian County, Ark. but they came back to Illinois in 1901 where they had 6 more children - 2 having already been born in Illinois. I'd appreicate any help anyone can offer. Thanks, Kay

Surnames: MARCUM DUE SMITH FORD MILLER BOND DONOHO DORRIS
Submitter: Kay Markham (birdmarc@egyptian.net)
Date: 18 Jun 2003

I recently saw where someone refered to a newspaper in Marion County know as the "Post Oak". Can anyone tell me anything about it and where I might be able to find copies of it? Thank you. Kay

Surnames: TORRENCE TORRANCE
Submitter: Margerette Blackmore (MargeretteM@aol.com)
Date: 19 Jun 2003

Am looking for information on John E Torrence who married Ann Eliza Bryan in Marion County in 1868. Did his parents live in Marion County & did he have any siblings.He was born in Ohio but where, any information will be a great help.

Surnames: BRASEL
Submitter: NOEL BRASEL SR. (NPDJBSR@AOL.COM)
Date: 18 Jun 2003

IS EAST LAWN CEMETERY IN MARION COUNTY? IF NOT, COULD YOU TELL ME WHAT COUNTY ITIS IN. I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE BRASEL FAMILY MEMBERS THAT ARE BURIED THERE. THANK YOU

Surnames: JOHN THOMAS BARNES
Submitter: nancy peebles (peebles64@aol.com)
Date: 20 Jun 2003

My granfather WILLIAM ALONZO BARNES, B:22 April 1875, in Centralia, Ill. His father JOHN THOMAS BARNES, served in the civil war signed up in Richview, Ill. Married CAROLINE E. SEAWELL, in or around Centralia, Ill in 29 Sept. 1867. I have not been able to find any info. Thank you Nancy

Surnames: GOFF
Submitter: Janice Poole (jm_poole@yahoo.com)
Date: 25 Jun 2003

Can anyone tell me where the Elmwood Cemetary is in Centralia. Is there an address for this Cemetary if it is still being used. I need information on James A. Goff, died April 7, 1938, in Centralia, IL. Buried at the Elmwood Cemetary. Boogs Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Is the funeral home still there, perhaps under another name. I could not find either the cemetery or the Funeral Home in a yellow pages search. Thanks. Janice Poole

Submitter: Stella (schilling2@charter.net)
Date: 25 Jun 2003

Just wanted the list to know that I now have cemetery inscription books #3 & #4 from the Marion County Genealogical Society and will do look-ups. Available information is from the Twps. of Odin, Sandoval, Raccoon, Stevenson, Iuka, Haines & Romine. Sorry, but they don't include Hillcrest Cemetery which is in Sandoval Twp.

Surnames: BLACKWELL BOWERS HUFF PIGG
Submitter: Ron Blackwell (rwbret@yahoo.com)
Date: 29 Jun 2003

I've traced back to the 1850 marriage of Wm Huff Jr and Sarah Pigg.