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Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

patriciastaley223 — 2013-05-05 16:38:48Z

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Patricia

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

PattiSmith61 — 2013-05-05 03:52:14Z

Thank you for such a generous offeer.
Do you have an obit or cemetery index where you can find one without knowing the date?
I am looking for a Roxie Geurin who died probably in Marion sometime after 1938. She is not on findagrave. I know she was in 1930 census (no maiden name known). Born in IL in 1918

Thank you.

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

PattiSmith61 — 2013-05-05 03:51:42Z

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

CariJane — 2013-04-21 22:15:55Z

Augusta was my gr-grandfather. I don't have a lot on him either. All that I do have is that he married Bertha Ann Wallace in Colorado in 1917. She divorced him in 1920. On the 1920 Denver census, he showed up living in a boarding house listed as A.S. MORRIS.
He supposedly lived in San Antonio, TX after that for a little while. From there it's very sketchy.

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

patriciastaley223 — 2013-04-21 19:23:01Z

They must have moved on from Williamson Co., Ill. I didn't find any records of them in births, divorces, marriage records, etc. With names that unusual you would think that there would be a record of them.

Which one of the children is your line? Where did they move to?

Patricia

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

CariJane — 2013-04-21 17:27:27Z

All I have is her initials from the 1880 census for Eight-Mile, Williamson, IL. Her initials are M.B. MORRIS. Her father may be from either Tennessee or PA. The only other thing I have are her children on the census.

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

patriciastaley223 — 2013-04-20 22:01:20Z

Can you give me more info. like app. date she was born. Who she married. Was Morris her married name or maiden name?

Patricia

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

CariJane — 2013-04-20 21:35:45Z

Do you have any items, articles on M.B. MORRIS? She was my gr-gr grandmother. I'm trying to find out her full name, who she married, who her parents were.

Also, any info on her children.

Thank you,
Cari
caribear79110@yahoo.com

Re: Ezekiel Wesley Hall

zuelomalley — 2013-03-26 21:53:14Z

Hi, could you tell me where you found all the info on his army records? send me an e-mail Shea Britt @ gmail dot com, I'm getting copies of the paper articles describing the shoot out from a local newspaper, I'll send you copies as well.

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

patriciastaley223 — 2013-03-25 20:42:23Z

Yes, I am.

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Let me know what you are searching for.

Patricia

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

gghand60 — 2013-03-25 03:05:56Z

I read you posting, are you still available to look up Williamson Co. history?

Gary

Re: Williamson Family Tree

dwilliamson10144 — 2013-03-15 14:06:36Z

thank you so much,found some more of my grandpa siblings,Gleason,Ray,Esther,Chris,Maggie,Gwen,Lucelle,Dorthy,Roy,Earl,Harrison he had 14 dont know if any of the names sound familiar but Really thanks alot for takeing the time to read and respond

Re: Williamson Family Tree

wendywendy38 — 2013-03-15 13:36:16Z

Hi Derrick...I have since packed up the Williamson papers I found. I thought I had scanned them but cannot find them on my computer. None of the names you mentioned sound familiar but as soon as I get back into the boxes I will scan them and send you a copy. It may be a few months but there are some other people that want them as well so I need to find them..Sincerely, Wendy

Re: Williamson Family Tree

dwilliamson10144 — 2013-03-14 20:39:10Z

hi Im Derrick Williamson and would love to see it dwilliamson10@yahoo.com

Re: Williamson Family Tree

dwilliamson10144 — 2013-03-14 20:31:31Z

My name is Derrick Williamson. I recently started looking into my family also and saw your post on Ancestory.com. So I thought I would see if your any relation to me. My dad's name is Warren Floyd Williamson Jr. My grandpa was Sr. and my grandma was Delores Mae Strong. Also my great grandpa was Adam Williamson and my great grandma was Anne (Ralston). My great grandparents had 14 kids. As far as I know we are all from Ohio area, but not for sure of my great grandpa Adam. My grandpa Warren Sr. has a sister named Lucille. I do not know the other 13 names of his siblings and am trying to find this info out. Her married name may be Gram but not for sure. I have three aunts: Carolyn Mae Williamson Wilcox, Vicki Williamson King and Annie Williamson Ireton. This is all the information I have so if any of this sounds familiar to you feel free to email me back.dwilliamson10@yahoo.com

Marion Illinois History Site

slattuca1 — 2013-02-06 07:28:41Z

If anyone is searching for relatives who may have been in the county seat of Marion try searching my historical site. I am slowly but surely developing a database of all things Marion. Site access is free, I only ask that if you have info you can share, to do so at Marion Illinois History Preservation, www.mihp.org.

Re: Charles Anderson and family

KSoryNewton — 2013-01-24 02:33:26Z

One more thing. There is a marriage record for Charles Anderson & Milly S. Pritchett in 1854 williamson Co Illinois. Makes sense to me that this is his second marriage.
Go to the link:
http://williamson.illinoisgenweb.org/mgb-P.html

Re: Charles Anderson and family

KSoryNewton — 2013-01-24 02:24:08Z

If this board is still active I have a thought/question about his wife or wives. I have a Charles Anderson in my tree born 1810 NC married Sarah Fuller first, daughter of Isham Fuller from Smith Co Tn. They had 3-5 children. 2 that moved to smith Co Tn and 1 that I can't find in census records but is mentioned in smith co tn probate records as son of mrs Sarah Anderson formerly Sarah Fuller. His name is Thomas A Anderson. Henry J Anderson and Susy (Susan) E. Anderson are in smith county Tn 1860 census with their grandfather Isham. Susan E. Anderson (1st marriage Gill) (2nd marriage Hankins) death certificate lists Charlie Anderson as father and Sarah Fuller as mother. Also lists her birthplace at Illinois. If you look at Charles Anderson in 1840, 1850, & 1860 censuses, there are Smith Co Tn Fuller Families and Caplinger Families as close neighbors. I feel like Sarah Fuller died and Charles Anderson married Milly after 1850 but before 1860.
Any thoughts? I have more information if anyone is interested. Kati

Seeking descendant of Robert Elmore Angel/ Paulton Corinth are

slattuca1 — 2013-01-13 04:35:15Z

While recently sorting thru some of my deceased mothers personal papers. I found a Memorial Record from the funeral of Robert Elmore Angel. Died 19 Dec 1928 in the area he lived which was the Paulton/Pittsburg/Corinth area of southern Illinois. He was listed to be 70 yrs 10 mo old which would give him an 1858 birth. There is also a newspaper clipping about the death of a Mrs "El" Angel, no dates. Both of these individuals had their funeral service held by the Pleasant Grove Church. I know my mother grew up as their neighbors, but not sure why she had the memorial book. It could be very useful geneological data as well as sentimental for someone looking for it, so I will just keep it until someone calls for it.
Listed as nephews were James, Bert, Claude, LLoyd, & Moode Angel. Listed as family were Mr RE Angel, Mrs. Alice Angel, Charlie, Ethel, John, Roy, Clifton, Ida, Leon, Loren and Josh Angel. Also, Gertie Williams, Mae Pulley, and Lula Groves.
If you need more info just email me.

Re: Will do look-ups from my Williamson Co. genealogy books.

Webbja — 2012-12-24 14:05:48Z

Hi Patricia-
I am hoping that you have access to newspapers as I am trying to find an obituary or story about the death of my husbands grandfather.
Fred Noble Webb
b. 8 May 1901 in Tunnel Hill, Johnson, Illinois
d. Dec. 1979 Marion, Williamson, Illinois (per SSDI)
Ancestry's papers for the Southern Illinoisan only went through 1977.
Thanks,
Jackie Webb
webbjl60@gmail.com

Re: Williamson Family Tree

Barber901 — 2012-12-12 08:33:36Z

Do you know if there was a Thomas williamson? he had son John smith willamson born 1950, who married Edith Dorothea Horsnell 1 sep 1890 where they 6 children. Hope to hear from you jmatthews72@bigpond.com

Re: Researching Batts Family

hiltonsparrow — 2012-12-03 02:45:52Z

was that col willian woodard batts, most of then from wilson n.c

Re: Williamson Family Tree

vickiwatson61 — 2012-11-03 16:57:50Z

Yes there was a Thomas Williamson. I have his basic info on my tree (Watson family tree). Edith Dorothea Hornell was my mother's grandmother. I don't have much info other than he was from Lancashire England.

Re: James Ward

plwwho1972 — 2012-10-24 20:52:24Z

Patricia,

Thanks so much! It is the first viable lead that I have had so I will check it out!

Again, thanks for taking the time to reply.

Re: James Ward

patriciastaley223 — 2012-10-24 03:09:09Z

Could this be your James?

1910 Pulaski Co., Ark.

James Ward 1864 Ill. father born Ill, mother born Ill. Second marriage. Married 4 yrs.

Reathel 1880 Ark. Her first marriage, 1 child 1 living

Ethel 1894 Mo.

Herman 1907 Ark.

Patricia

James Ward

plwwho1972 — 2012-10-23 14:30:11Z

Sending out a nationwide question regarding James Ward.

James Ward was born in 1864 in Williamson County, Illinois. He was the son of Andrew J. (Jack) Ward and Mary Jane (Taylor) Ward.

Sometime after the 1880 census, the Ward family moved to Ripley County, Missouri. Although James was around 16 (in 1880), I do believe that he migrated with his family.

My father remembers his "Uncle Jim" and "thought" he lived in Arkansas for a while but also lived in Virginia. Of course, my father was very young when he was around his uncle and was going on memories around 50 years old.

Also, another "family" story - James Ward supposedly was kicked in the head by a mule and, according to my father, suffered from a sort of "split" personality after that. Here's where it gets strange - "supposedly" James had a family in Arkansas AND in Virginia and that he went back in forth between them. It could be that he was divorced and simply went back and forth to visit his children. Not sure how true that story is as these were 50 year old memories from my father's young childhood.

However, I am hoping that someone out there at least recogizes the family connection between James Ward, as son of Andrew J. and Mary Ward - born in IL and moved to MO.

Any information very much appreciated! This is the last child of Andrew and Mary Ward that I have yet to find any evidence of AFTER the family moved to Missouri.

Thanks so much.

Re: Marriage Record from 1841

patriciastaley223 — 2012-10-21 02:53:40Z

I believe that didn't start until 1878.

Patricia

Marriage Record from 1841

emd10 — 2012-10-19 14:13:36Z

I am researching Reuben Reed Hastings who married Martha Ann Powell in 1841 in Williamson County. Would this marriage license have their parents on it?

Ward/Taylor

plwwho1972 — 2012-10-07 22:05:20Z

Hello, seeking information regarding Andrew J. (Jack) Ward & Mary Jane (Taylor) Ward.

They married in 1855 in Williamson County, Illinois. In 1870, they were living in Johnson County, IL (he was listed as "Jack" Ward on census). In 1880, they were living in Williamson County, IL with several children (Wilson, Marcus, Wiley - just a few of them).

They migrated to Ripley County, Missouri around 1890.

I believe that Mary Jane was the daughter of William and Margaret Taylor. She had many siblings, a few were: Malvina, Emaline, Wiley, Rhonda... I found Mary Jane still at home in 1850 Census for Williamson County, IL. By 1860, she has married Andrew J. Ward and most likely had two or three children by then.

I have NOT been able to find Mary Jane and Andrew Ward (and their children) on the 1860 census for IL nor have I been able to find any further information on the Taylor family.

Also, have not (after 20 years of searching) found any evidence of Andrew J. Ward PRIOR to his marriage to Mary Jane Taylor. My grandfather (son of Andrew J. Ward) said that Andrew came from a very large family however had no clue where he was actually born. I have been told both Illinois and Tennessee.

Any help would be appreciated.

Re: 1952 Creal Springs Murders

slattuca1 — 2012-09-26 16:46:45Z

Well all you have to do is ask and the answer appears. I just found an article on it in the Harrisburg Register dated May 17th, 1952 after looking for a month.

1952 Creal Springs Murders

slattuca1 — 2012-09-26 16:35:56Z

In 1952 a family of 3 living on Rt 1 Creal Springs was murdered by their farm hand. The family consisted of William Bryan Cash, his wife Dimple and their daughter Genevieve. My sister remembers this event vividly but I have found no record of it in newspaper archives. Does anyone have any records or clippings of this event.
Sam Lattuca

Re: Will do look-ups from my Williamson Co. genealogy books.

dkwesley — 2012-09-03 19:44:02Z

Pat,

Does your listing for Dillingham Shed cemetery show a Grant and Beulah Miller?

Darrell Wesley

Re: Samuel S. Griggs died circa 1883 - need obit in Marion Monitor

CFrame01 — 2012-09-03 17:30:49Z

Hi Bev,

Yes I took my grandmother, Ernestine Griggs Schooling to see him near Las Cruces about 1971 and we just lost touch after that. I have been working on the Griggs family history for a long time. Otto is descended from Samuel S Griggs and his first wife, Elsie Ankney and I am descended from Samuel S. Griggs and second wife, Lucinda Crist Griggs who married three times, once before Samuel Griggs and another time after he died. Where do you live?
my direct email is grandypace at aol.com
I live in Houston
Randy

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

larryaugustyn — 2012-09-03 15:22:01Z

Thank you for looking Patricia. I appreciate the effort. I will keep searching for them.

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

patriciastaley223 — 2012-09-03 14:49:26Z

Most of my Williamson Co. genealogy books pertain to earlier yrs. I did check the cemetery books but didn't find her listed. I also checked the Ill. Death Records Index which are on-line and there wasn't an Anna Wood/Woods shown as dying in Wms. Co. ca. the dates you listed.

Patricia

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

larryaugustyn — 2012-09-03 13:26:14Z

Hello~My cousin John Wilmot Wood (Woods), born in Ontario, Canada, and his wife Anna E. lived in Williamson County (first Marion, then Herrin) from 1914 through 1942. They are on the 1940 census in Herrin--John working for the WPA. In 1942 he registers for the WWII military at age 52, still living in Herrin, but now says his closest relative is his mother in Canada. I assume his wife Anna E. died in Williamson County between 1940-1942. They had no children. I am trying to determine if there is any record of an Anna E Wood or Woods dieing in Herrin at that time. They were married around 1914, probably in Williamson County, but have not been able to find a marriage record so I don't know Anna's maiden name, just that she was born in Illinois. I know this is a long shot with the common name of WOOD but thought it was worth a shot. I don't know what became of either one of them after 1942. Previous to working for the WPA, John worked for the Railroad as a locomotive fireman. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you!

Re: Seeking descendant of Robert Elmore Angel/ Paulton Corinth are

wfmeld — 2012-08-31 14:41:17Z

At www.whitepages.com there is an ANGEL family listed in Marion, IL. Marion is the county seat of Williamson County.

Re: William Carroll McGILL & Louisa J. WATSON

patriciastaley223 — 2012-08-31 13:06:09Z

Contact me at: patriciastaley4722@sbcglobal.net

I'd love to share and exchange info. with you.

Patricia in Illinois

Re: William Carroll McGILL & Louisa J. WATSON

patriciastaley223 — 2012-08-31 13:04:59Z

Would love to hear from you and share info.! Contact me at:

Patricia in Illinois

patriciastaley4722@sbcglobal.net

Re: William Carroll McGILL & Louisa J. WATSON

asmt13 — 2012-08-31 08:14:38Z

I saw this very late tonight, have to take grandson to a Dr. appointment tomorrow..but will be glad to send you what I have later tomorrow. It would be better if you sent me an
email address in case I need to scan full pages of my book.
Patricia, the other person on this list, may have more for you than I do, but happy to share what I can. How are you related ? That might help to know what to send you.
Best wishes,
Alice McGill Toft

Re: William Carroll McGILL & Louisa J. WATSON

larube88 — 2012-08-31 02:24:21Z

Hi, I am hoping you see this. I am interested in info for Wm Mc Gill and Louisia Watson. Thanks

Armstead R. and Mary Bell Williams Hawkins, Tn. to Williamson Co., Ill.

patriciastaley223 — 2012-08-28 02:12:41Z

Armstead R. and Mary Hawkins married in 1835 Wilson Co., Tn. and are found in 1860, 70 and 80 Williamson Co., Ill. census.

Did Armstead have a brother Thomas Hawkins born ca. 1815 Vir. who married Keziah (McBride) 1838 Wilson Co., Tn. and also moved to Williamson Co., Ill? Thomas and Keziah are found in Williamson Co. in 1860 and 1880 census but I can't find them in the 1870 census. WHY?

Thomas and Keziah named a son Armstead C. Hawkins.

Any help or info. would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia

Thomas & Keziah (McBride) Hawkins, Tn. to Wms. Co., Ill.

patriciastaley223 — 2012-08-28 02:06:52Z

I'm trying to find info. on the family of Thomas Hawkins born ca. 1815 Vir. who married Keziah (McBride) 1838 Wilson Co., Tn. They are found in 1850 Wilson Co., Tn., 1860 and 1880 Wms. Co., Ill. Keziah died between the 1860 and 1870 census and Thomas died after the 1880 census.

Known children:

James W. 1839
Matthew S. 1843
Eliz. Sarah 1846
Armstead C. 1848
Julia A. 1849
Burrough 1851
Asbury 1854
Matilda R. 1860 married Robert Allen Mosley/Moseley.

I can't locate any of the family in the 1870 census in Williamson Co. WHY?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia

Re: Samuel S. Griggs died circa 1883 - need obit in Marion Monitor

daverichardson1 — 2012-08-27 13:24:52Z

Hi - Thank you for the information. You did a great job.
One comment, Pauline Springs who married Benjamin B. Griggs, was the widow of Frank Campbell whom she married 30 Aug 1890.
Lucinda should be in the 1870 census with James Davis and her son; however, I have not found them. Any ideas?
I will keep looking for Samuel.
Thanks again
dave.richardson@mindspring.com

Re: Samuel S. Griggs died circa 1883 - need obit in Marion Monitor

nonniandpapa — 2012-08-26 20:35:32Z

Randy, I believe you and my father-in-law, Otto Griggs, corresponded regarding genealogy years ago. He lived in Las Cruces, New Mexico at the time. If you are, in fact, the same Randy would you let me know. I'm working on the "family tree" for my husband and love to find real connections. Thanks. Bev

Re: Searching for cemetary for Dosha L. Stephenson and Thomas G. Stephenson

patriciastaley223 — 2012-07-24 13:59:55Z

Hurricane Cem.
Section 111-Row 4 South to North:
(292) Noah Stephenson "Brother" born 7 Sep 1909 died 4 nov 1910

(293) Mitchell Stephenson born 10 Mar 1906 died 14 Dec 1917

Children of T.G. & D.L.

"There's a beautiful region above the sky and I long to reach it's shore.
For I know I find my treasure there of loved ones gone before."

Death Records of Williamson Co. Listed as buried in Hurricane Cem.

Dosha L. Stephenson, 49 yrs. 9 months 20 days. Born 25 Aug 1877 died 14 Jun 1927 of carcinona of the heart. Father Sam Lambert. Mother Lucy Mounce.

Thomas Grant Stephenson, 77 years 6 months 10 days. Born 21 Jun 1864 died 30 Dec 1941. Wife Doshia Lambert. Father James Thomas. Mother Cynthia Wilhite.

Patricia

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

wendypisani62 — 2012-07-21 01:01:20Z

I am looking for any informtion on Cottone, Cattone, Catone, similar spelling.
Thank you for your assistance

Searching for cemetary for Dosha L. Stephenson and Thomas G. Stephenson

gjhan11 — 2012-07-18 20:06:41Z

Heres the info i have: Their 2 children are buried at Hurricane Cemetary in Carterville, IL. Their names are Mitchell Stephenson 03-10-06 to 12-14-17; Noah Stephenson 09-07-09 to 11-04-10. I believe they are also buried there however I cannot find any markers. I did find this page on Williamson Geneology Village site but do not understand what the numbers are referenced to. Hope you can help. Here is the link:

http://williamsonil.genealogyvillage.com/deaths-S.html

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

jeremy_chasteen — 2012-07-12 20:52:50Z

Hi,

I'm doing research in Williamson County and was wondering if I could get some information on a family. The family's last name is Ray. Specifically I'm trying to find out the heirs of John Jones Ray and his wife Catherine Ray.
John J. Ray died 2-19-1918. I know he had several kids with Catherine, because I've seen his probate. The children I know he had are Roy Ray, Edna Laswell, Stella Crain (or Craig), William Robert Ray, C. E. Ray, and Della Childers. I'm wanting to see if I you might have information about any of his kids, and if they had any kids. Any information you can give me would be a great help.

Thanks,
Jeremy

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

flgentrys — 2012-07-07 20:12:31Z

Hi Patricia,

Thank you so much! I will definitely stop by the historical society. You are so kind to respond so quickly.

Carol