QUERIES INDEX - 2000

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  • Peter J. Jones - Seeking information on Peter J. JONES, son of Martin and Lucy WILSON JONES who was born in Edmonson County KY and moved to Coles county prior to the 1860 census. Other sibs who also moved to IL: Elijah P. (1841-1942), John M. (1834-1908), Manassa (1833-1906), and Susan J. LARUE (1840-1912). Please respond to D. Jones - 11 May 2000
  • Alfred Johnson - Looking for any information on parents of Alfred Johnson b. OH 1818, married 1841 in Coles Co. to Mary Elizabeth Hopping b. OH 1824. Claudia Ross - 7 May 2000
  • Oliver Perry Davis / Haywood Riley Davis - Interested in any information anyone may have on an ancester Haywood Riley Davis. I know he married Susan Carter in Coles County on 7 Sept. 1879. He was living in the Pleasaant Grove community at that time. Also, desiring to find any information on his father, Oliver Perry Davis. Am not sure if he also lived in Coles county, know he did live in Clark county, IL for several years. He was buried at a Mt. Tabor cemetery and lived a few miles from Charleston, or Charlestown. Also, do not know if this was in Coles country. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Oliver Davis - 6 May 2000
  • Elisha Hadden - Elisha Hadden, R4412, NC & Virginia Line, applied at age 73 for his Revolutionary War Benefits in Coles Co., IL on 28 Jul 1832. Any information concerning Elisha and his family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much. James B. Hardin - 3 May 2000
  • Frank Nees - Am looking for information on my grandfather Frank Nees. His first wife was a May Bell and they had two daughters that I know of. Sarah Catherine Nees/Johns/Hardwick. She lived in Mattoon, IL. and is buried in Janesville cemetery. She was my grandmother, Frank later married Cynthia Ellen Cartwright and they had children, Myrtle Decker, Ellen Price/Carter. Grace Minear. CAtherineCoxM@aol.com - 2 May 2000
  • Roy Beebe Blackman - My paternal grandfather, Roy Beebe Blackman, as far as we know was born in Mattoon Oct. 16, 1877 to Miner D. Blackman and Sarah Daphne Beebe, who married Aug. 23, 1876. We are not certain if they were married in her hometown or Mattoon (or some other town in Illinois). We do know from the 1880 Federal Census that the family was living in Mattoon at that time and that Miner was listed as a hardware dealer. (I have momentarily misplaced my copy of the census, but believe they are listed on Page 24 of Enumeration District 55 - something about "west of the_(illegible) railroad.") There were 3 children - Roy, his half-sister and his half-brother.

    Since we have determined that there are no vital records covering the birth of my grandfather, we wonder about church records (what churches would have been in existence in the town at the time?) or newspapers notices. What newspapers, if any, would have covered Mattoon from August 1876 through October, 1877?

    Sometime in 1885 or 1886 the family is supposed to have moved to Southern California by train.. Therefore I am trying to determine if it was possible for them to have begun their trip locally with the ??Railroad and how they might have continued. Sincerely, Carol Kredt - 1 May 2000
  • Charles Wallace - I am seeking information on Charles J. Wallace and wife Levina Peterson who were married in Daviess Co., IN in 1 June 1826. Their son, William Arthur Wallace, was born in 1827 in Indiana. The family appears on the 1830 Daviess County, Indiana Census with 2 males under 5, his age 20-30, wife's age 15-20.

    In 1840, Charles and family appear on the Coles County, Illinois Census with 1 male under 5; 1 male 5-10; his age 30-40; 1 female under 5; 1 female 5-10; wife's age 20-30.

    In 1850, I find Lavina and children on the Madison County, Marine Township, Illinois Census as follows:
    John B. Thompson, 28, farmer
    Lavina, 38
    Squire F., 2
    Mary E., 2/12
    William A. Wallace, 22
    John F. Wallace, 20
    Catherine A. Wallace, 15
    Margaret J. Wallace, 14
    Charles B. Wallace, 12

    Through further looking, I find the marriage record of Lavina Wallace to John B. Thompson 12 December 1845 in Jefferson County, Illinois. I also find another marriage for a Lavina Thompson (Mrs.) to Hiram Wright on 25 May 1862 in Coles County, Illinois.

    Did Charles and Lavina get divorced? Did Charles die in Coles Co. before 1845? (There IS a charles Wallace in St. Louis County, MO in 1850.)

    William Arthur Wallace was married in Jasper County, Missouri on 1 January 1861 to Rebecca Jane Coffelt. Was William there for the Civil War? There is no evidence of this family in Jasper County (other than the marriage record) until 1880 (and this is where they remained until their deaths). Their two oldest children, John, was born in Illinois in 1862, and Emma born in Illinois in 1864. Did the family move back to Coles County to be with family for the duration of the war?

    Any help in solving my mysteries would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Claire Wichelmann - 28 Apr 2000
  • Walker / Barrick - James M.(artin?) Walker married Mary J. Barrick Jan. 8, 1852 in Coles County, Hutton Twp., Illinois. I believe they had three children while in Illinois. Martha M. born 1858, Cirilda born 1860, Byrenad? born 1866. They then moved it Missouri where my decendent Levi M. Walker was born in 1870. Hoping to find someone searching this family. Thank you, Penny Harrell - 27 Apr 2000
  • Ben F. McNeel - My ggrandfather was Benjamin McNeel, born 1821. He died in 1862 leaving several children one of whom, Ben Hervey McNeel, was born after his father's death. There is a Ben F. McNeel listed as a WWII veteran. Does anyone know who he was or who his father was? I have hit a brick wall with the first Ben McNeel. Mary Overmeyer - 25 Apr 2000
  • John Sanders - I'm looking for information on John Sanders from Mattoon. Don't know much about him. Died in Feb.1911. Had 2 children, Frank & Marguerite, and a son Paul that was born the night John died. His wife Mabel remarried a _____Scott and had some other children.John would be my gggrandfather. John had a nephew, Eugene Sanders. Some of his family might still be in Coles County.I'm looking for any links to this family. I've heard that there is a Sanders cemetery in Coles County. Do you know anything about it. Any information would be greatly appreciated since we don't know much about that part of the family. Thank you for your help. Rhonda Roberts - 22 Apr 2000
  • Mary West - I am seeking information re: Mary West, born May 14, 1861 and died September 1947. Thank you, Erla Herbst - 16 Apr 2000
  • Nicholas Sheek / Mary Ann Davis - I am searching for information on Nicholas Sheek that married Mary Ann Davis 10/29/1850 in Coles Co. IN. Teresa Webster - 9 Apr 2000
  • Orlando (O.B.) Wharton - Looking for any information on Orlando and his parents, Joshua (J.C.B.) Wharton and unknown mother. He was born August 24, 1845, in Ohio, and was Private in the Civil War from Cole's County, IL, 1861 - 1864. Happy to share any info I have on descendants. Thank you! Lauren Brandt - Wed, 5 Apr 2000
  • Andy Taylor / Rardin School - Andy Taylor was my uncle and I lived with him there at his farm north west of Rardin, ILL. I'm looking for a picture of the Rardin School if someone has one. Come on someone has a picture you can e-mail me. Forever Thankful, Richard Taylor - 5 Apr 2000
  • Sally & Annie Rardin - I'm looking for someone who might have a photo of them. They lived and owned a very large farm near Rardin, ILL. North west of Rardin about a mile. I know someone has some pictures and I would be eternally grateful for a photo. Thank You, Richard Taylor - 5 Apr 2000
  • David Reese McAlister - David Reese McAlister live in Morgan Twp from 1831 until his death? I'm looking for any information on him I can get. He lived on the land of (Collins) near the river not far from Grease Church. Respectfully, Richard Taylor - 5 Apr 2000
  • James Brown / Kizziah Peterson - James BROWN b. 15 Nov 1816 & Kizziah (Kigjiah) PETERSON b. 18 Apr 1818 IN applied for a marriage license in April 1838 and were married 24 July 1838 Charleston, Coles, IL. They lived in the area about 7 years after their marriage. they had 3 children while here. Mary A BROWN b. 6 Nov 1839 d. 1 Nov 1844, George Washington BROWN b. 7 Apr 1842, d. 6 Nov 1907 Collegeville, San Joaquin CA., William Thomas BROWN b. 2 Mar 1844 Cumberland, IL d. 17 May 1871 CA. this family then moved to Saline Co., AR and had 3 more children then in 1852 they moved to Stockton, San Joaquin, CA and had 5 more children. 9 grew up, 7 boys married and one never married. Only one girl lived to marry. What BROWN family from Coles County could this family be related to. They lived in the area before they were married and after they were married but I can not find out where or who James' parents were. I have much info and the life of this family in CA but very little during their years in IL. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Carol Brown Hoskins - 2 Apr 2000
  • Pinkney, Martin, Ringo, Reed, Graham - Still looking for above families in Coles & Moultire Co., IL and Clay Co, IN. Think Susannah Pinkney m. Jonathan Graham. See old entriees of 14 & 25 July 1999. Thanks. Joe Williams - 2 Apr 2000
  • Wiley B. Smith - Online I found a listing for the death of Wiley B SMITH in the city of Mattoon IL on April 29, 1912. I am looking for any other information re Wiley B SMITH to ascertain whether he's the same Wiley B SMITH I have earlier in Montgomery CO. Please contact direct with anything at all. Thanks. Nora Tocus - 1 Apr 2000
  • Thomas G. Van Deventer - I am looking for family of Thomas G. Van Deventer, who married Mary Elizabeth Archer in Coles County on 7 Aug 1869. My grandmother, Mary Jane Van Deventer was born in Coles county on 19 Jan 1876. Lois Kisner - 1 Apr 2000
  • Elizabeth J. "Betty" Gwinn - I am searching for information and documentation on the Gwinns of Coles County, Illinois. At least some lived in Mattoon. One in particular is Elizabeth J "Betty" Gwinn who was born in 1839 in Coles county. She married Andrew Jackson Gwinn who was reportedly her cousin in Monroe county WV. Her parents according to the marriage record are Andrew and Elizabeth J. I am also searching for her descendants as well. Thanks, Beckie Rawdon - 31 Mar 2000
  • Guy Franklin Bowers - Looking for the marriage & Death of Guy Franklin Bowers b. 1895 married Violet Young, Humbolt, Coles Co. IL abt. 1919. Linda Lang - 29 Mar 2000
  • William Riley - I am looking to find information on the Riley Family, particularly, William Riley, who lived in Mattoon, Illinois inbetween 1850's and the 1900's. He was married to an Angeline Chapman about 1870 and had two children named Grace and Arthur Riley. Any information would be appreciated. Thank You. Rachel Riley - 24 Mar 2000
  • Reuben "George" Madison - Looking for descendants of Reuben "George" MADISON b. abt. 1838 and died in Mattoon, Coles Co., IL in 1919. He married Lavinia LOGAN in Missouri in 1862. Reuben went by his middle name "George". Nancy Blevins - 19 Mar 2000
  • Caroline/Carolina Orahood - Searching for info on Caroline or Carolina Orahood, my great great grandmother.

    Caroline Orahood born Jan 4 1827 in Union Oh. died Sept 22 1901. She, with her parents moved to Coals Co., Ill. When she was about 8 yrs. of age her mother died, leaving the husband and father with seven children, three girls and four boys. When quite young, about 15, she married Stephen Brody, to them were born six children, four boys and two girls, all livin and with her at the time of her death. The husband and father died almost seven years ago, being a terrible shock to her, as she has not seen many well days since. She did not want to break up the home, she and two of the sons, Frank and Charlie had maintained. She has lived a life worth living, a poor, but honest upright woman, loved by her husband children and all that knew her. She believed in doing and saying all the good she could and was cheerful until the end.

    I believe her sisters were Mary and Sarah J and one of her brothers was James.. Any help appreciated. Samantha Stoker - 18 Mar 2000
  • Birch family - I have in my papers, a page that was copied from the 1870 Coles County Ashmore Tonship Census. I'm wondering if anyone has this census or access to it, to see what the rest of the information shows. The family name is Birch, and it lists three children, ages 10 - Levey?, 9 - Francie?, and 6 - Mary. If anyone has access to this census, could you please tell me what information is before these names? The order of visitation number is #50. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Patti Pennington - 17 Mar 2000
  • Reynolds, Balch, Baldwin, Williams - Looking for any references to Henry J. M. Reynolds, Ann Jane Balch, Phebe Ann Baldwin in the 1840s to 1880s. Also in the same time period, references to Benjamin, Mary Elizabeth, and Richard Reynolds, heirs of Richard Reynolds, and to Polly Williams. Thanks, Ken Lutz - 15 Mar 2000
  • Joseph Conrad Williamse - I am looking for information on Joseph Conrad Williamse born in Matoon, IL in April of 1891. His parents were William Williamse and Caroline Cris Williamse. It is also known that Joseph Williamse came to Kansas City but no other information is available. Thanks. Chris Haynes - 14 Mar 2000
  • Joseph and Mary Elizabeth Coon Gray - I am searching for the Gray family. Joseph and Mary Elizabeth Coon Gray moved from Ross County, Ohio to Coles County after 1830. They were originally from Botetourt County, Virginia. Children were:
    William b.1/22/1806
    Sally b. 4/4/1807
    Margaret b. 8/27/1809
    Michael b. 4/17/1811
    James b. 7/27/1812
    Jacob b. 3/26/1814
    George b. 10/16/1816
    Susan b. 6/26/1817
    Joseph b. 2/12/1819
    Rosanna b. 9/28/1820
    John Putnam Patterson b. 9/19/1822
    Mary b. 7/18/1824
    Christopher b. 10/1/1825
    Harriet b. 11/4/1827
    Andrew b. 2/27/1829

    Joseph Gray's parents were William and Mary McLain Gray. Mary Elizabeth's parents were Jacob and Eve Ann Berger Coon.

    Any help would be appreciated. I also have alot of Gray/Coon/Gohn info available for sharing. Tina Kutschbach - 13 Mar 2000
    Isaac Darling / Hannah Shaffer - I am looking for information an the family of Isaac Darling & Hannah Shaffer they were married in Marion Co. OH 14 Jun 1827. They came to Coles Co. IL in the early 1840's. They had children William, Jonathan, Lucy, Charles, Emily, Eli, Sarah A., Mary A., Almira, Jerushah, David. Isaac and Hannah died in Coles Co. or Cumberland Co. IL. Some of the children stayed in IL. Jonathan who married Sarah Bowles 15 Sep 1847 Coles. Co. IL moved to KS and then on to CO. William, Charles, Eli, & David stayed in IL. any information would be helpful. Sharon Moore - 13 Mar 2000
  • William Dennis - Willliam Dennis, b 1860 Ind. is on 1900 census of Coles Co IL with wife Lilly & children Stella, b 1881, Hattie, b 1893, ALFRED, b 1896, & Ebert, b 1897. Seeking info n William's parents & wife. Thanks! Lou Murphy - 12 Mar 2000
  • Ora Johnson & Charles Morrison - Who are the relatives of Ora JOHNSON & Charles MORRISON who married in Coles Co., IL 23 Jan 1879? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Jeannet Greiving - 12 Mar 2000
  • C.H. Rice - I am searching for data on C. H. Rice (first name is probably Charles) believed to have moved to Charleston in the middle 1870s from Little Rock, Arkansas. He had at least one daughter, Mary Rice who married Robert G Wight of Ohio around 1885 and they moved to White Sulphur Springs, Montana shortly after their marriage.

    C.H. Rice was born in Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont around 1840 to Luther and Lucia (Rogers) Rice and left Vermont in the 1860s. He had at least one sibling; David Rice (b. 1/26/1837 Woodstock, VT and died 1914 Belt, Montana). He is believed to have married (1864) Clarissa Lillie (originally from Vt.) in Lind Wisconsin. Budd Rice - 9 Mar 2000

  • Samuel P. White - I'm seeking information on the parents and grandparents of Samuel P. White, who was born Aug 1840 in Coles County Il. I would also like to obtain a copy of Samuel's birth certificate -- Is it possible to obtain one from that far back? Thanks so much for any and all help. Sherry Brown - 8 Mar 2000
  • Meisenheimer / Rowe - Seeking information on MEISENHEIMER family. My ROWE family had several marriages with this family. Thanks. Janet - 5 Mar 2000
  • Clarence Crick - I am looking for infor on the Clarence Crick family who lived in Mattoon around 1945 and had an oil business. There were four children Jr, Bob, Cleta and Diane. Would like any info. possible. mfredrick@ticz.com - 4 Mar 2000
  • Browning's Folly - Has anyone ever heard of "Browning's Folly", near Mattoon? In the early '50's, my grandmother told me of a perpetual motion machine her grandfather had invented, she said "it's still standing in a field down there, they call it Browning's Folly". I have the original patent papers with diagram, but would like to find or at least know of "Browning's Folly". Patricia O'Connor - 2 Mar 2000
  • Benjamin Wright - Looking for information on Benjamin Wright b. abt. 1819 in Coles Co. IL. Trying to find out who his parents were. He married Mariah Phipps in 1841 in Coles Co. I have info. on descendents. Francis Smith - 1 Mar 2000
  • William Frank Williamson - I am looking for the death date and death location of both William Frank Williamson and his wife Rebecca Mooney Williamson who were married in Piatt Co on 12-24-1865. William was born in Pickaway co., Ohio on 3-27-1840 and Rebecca was born in Madison co, Ohio, date unknown...to this union one known child was born, Ann(a) Williamson. After Rebecca's death before 1878, William married Harriet "Hattie" L. Harville on May 28, 1878 in Piatt co....to this union 4 girls were born and raised in Coles County, Illinois; Florence, Iva, Alma, and Bertha...two of these girls lived to adulthood and married a John Williams and a Mr. Nelson. Its very possible that William Frank Williamson is not buried with his first wife, Rebecca, but with his second wife Hattie Harville Williamson in Coles county somewhere. Does anyone know where their graves are? Elmer Bayles - 29 Feb 2000
  • Luther Rice Foster - Married Eva Brown 1898 in Coles Cty. My mother, Hattie Foster was born Oct 13, 1898 in Coles Cty. Anyone have information on this family. Daniel Moss - 26 Feb 2000
  • William Patrick Hennessy - I am trying to find information on William Patrick HENNESSY or his brothers and sister who lived in Mattoon, IL in the 1870s and 1880s. They came from Ireland with their mother and stepfather, Mr. GRAY or GREY, a tailor in Mattoon.

    William moved to Chicago in the early 1900s.

    His sister, Josephine HENNESSY married Tom SMITH and they remained in Mattoon. Their children included Edward (b. about 1916), Lucille (b. abt 1906), Ella Marie. (b. abt 1911). Edward had a daughter who became a lawyer in the 1930s or 1940s in either IL or IN.

    Timothy and Daniel HENNESSY were the other siblings, but they had no grandchildren.

    Any information on any of these would be appreciated. Carol Hennessey Novak - 23 Feb 2000
  • Monson, Davis, Graham, Sawyer, McIntosh, McPheron, Epworth & Lee - Searching for information on surnames:

    MONSON, Joel m. DAVIS, Sabina
    their son, MONSON, George Allen, b. 1845 in Mattoon

    GRAHAM, Jonathan m. SAWYER, Lunana
    their daughter, GRAHAM, Juliet Ann, b. 1849 in Mattoon

    MONSON, George Allen married Juliet Ann
    their son, MONSON, Otis Lee, b. 1894 in Allenville

    MCINTOSH, William Weston m. MCPHERON, Flora
    their daughter, MCINTOSH, Flora Epworth, b.1893 in Oakland

    Flora Epworth married Otis Lee

    All are my ancestors from the Oakland and Mattoon areas. I am just beginning my search- any help appreciated! Thanks, Wendell Alley - 20 Feb 2000
  • Hays / Eastin - Surnames: Hays, Hayes, Eastin, Easton, Sellers, Buttram, Mahan, Doty

    James Brady HAYS b c 1843 in Arkansas married Mary Jane EASTIN between 1862 and 1872 probably in Coles County, Illinois. James died 12 April 1916 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

    James and Mary Jane's known children were:
    John HAYS, married Nannie SELLERS
    William HAYS, married Milissa ?
    Charles Edward HAYS (1872-?), m Suphronia A. BUTTRAM in 1904 in Arkansas.

    Charles and Suphronia's known children:
    Nellie Elizabeth HAYS
    Ida May HAYS
    Oscar HAYS
    Clarence Edward HAYS
    Hagel HAYS
    Connie HAYS
    Flossie Myree HAYS
    Leonard Vann HAYS
    Ruby Helen HAYS
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    Suphronia was born in Missouri in 1886 to Jacob BUTTRAM and Matilda MAHAN. She died in Santa Clara, California in 1948.

    Mary Jane EASTIN was born about 1847 in Coles County, Illinois, to Van S. EASTIN and Sarah DOTY. She died 1919 in Henryetta, OKmulgee County, Oklahoma.

    I am trying find as many descendants of Van EASTIN and Sarah DOTY as I can. I would appreciate any bit of information that would further my goal. Would love to share what I do have. Thank you,Sharon Wells Gabel - 18 Feb 2000
  • Joanna Goddard Hill - Seeking obituary for Joanna Goddard Hill. She died 1905 and is buried in the Fairview Cemetery in Oakland, Coles Co, IL. Does anyone have a collection that would contain this obituary or does anyone have any info pertaining to Joanna Goddard Hill? She was the wife of Caleb Hill and was born 1815 in Greene Co, PA, married 1838 in Tyler Co, (West) Virginia and is found in 1870 on the Coles Co, IL census records. Would like to have a copy of her obituary. Any help greatly appreciated. Thank you. Linda Goddard Stout - 12 Feb 2000
  • David A. Reich - I seek information on the family of David A. and Nancy Priscilla Baird Reich who lived in Matoon, Coles Co., until 1932. They were the parents of Ollie, Floy, Sabin, Herbert, Lidia, and Mabel. David Baird - 9 Feb 2000
  • Tate - Waggle - William Theodore Tate married Martha "Louisa" Waggle. Their son, Franklin James Tate was born 1/15/1888 in Clay County, IN. Soon they moved to Coles or Cumberland County. Frank had a sister, Ida Kilman of Urbana. 2 brothers, 6 sisters, and one half-brother preceded him in death. Any help you could give would be so appreciated. Mary Ann Sharp - 9 Feb 2000
  • Martin / Bracken / Cougill - I'm looking for information on Francis Marion Martin b. June 17, 1855 to Jacob Martin and Nancy Ann Bracken. Jacob served in Co. C, 73rd Ill Inf, Vermilion County, IL and died near Murfreesboro, TN. Nancy died they had two sons. Francis M. Martin and James A. Martin. James died @ 2years of age. Francis was appointed a legal guardian : James Cougill, who lived Coles County, Illinois, Dionou post office. Trying to find out what happened to Francis and any information on Cougill. Kyle M. Condon - 5 Feb 2000
  • Stephen P. Davidson - Seeking info on Stephen P. DAVIDSON b ca 1841 Brown Co OH, md 1869 Brown Co OH Sarah O. NIVEN. Children Clarissa DAVIDSON b 1870 & Lilly DAVIDSON b 1872. They were residents of Coles Co IL in 1878. Would like to share/exchange info on this family. Helen Satterfield - 5 Feb 2000
  • Goddard, Ashworth, Wilson - Seeking information on the following couples who married in Coles Co, IL: Mrs. N. J. Goddard who married G. J. Ashworth 15 Jan 1882, and John W. Goddard who married Lillie Wilson 5 Sep 1888. I am researching the Goddard family so am particularly interested in that side of each family. Mrs. N. J. Goddard must have been a widow. Who was her first husband? Who were the parents and siblings of John W. Goddard? Trying to determine whether or not these "Goddards" were connected to a William Goddard who appeared on the 1840 Coles Co, IL census. If so, need more info on him---his parents, birthplace, spouse, children, etc.. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Linda Goddard Stout - 5 Feb 2000
  • Allen Oliver & Susan Gosnell/Gasnell - I'm looking for the parents and siblings of Allen OLIVER, b Indiana (dob unknown) who married Susan GOSNELL or GASNELL in Coles County in 1856. Their son, Martin H. OLIVER, b. 1861 in Iowa, married Mary Ellen POPE in Fayette County in September 1886. Martin is my great-grandfather. Cheryl Helm - 31 Jan 2000
  • Mary A. Rennels - Searching for information on the following and her family:

    Mary A. RENNELS B Abt. 1845 Charleston, Cole CO., IL., D Bfr. 1880 IL. or TX.

    Mary married David M. GOBIN Abt 1869 in Cole CO., ILL. They had three daughters:

    Malinda B 1871 Peoria CO., IL.
    Susan Harriet B 1874 " " " "
    Addie Sarah B 1876 " " " "

    The couple died in a water accident of some type leaving their three daughters orphaned. They were raised by relatives in TX. (not GOBIN'S)
    Any information on any of this family would be immensely appreciated. Many Thanks, Dixie Lee English - 30 Jan 2000
  • Jim/James A. Nees - Jim/James A. Nees - Looking for any info on the NEES Line. Especially the Spouse of JAMES, supposedly SARAH. Only info found in Kelly Cem. in Charleston, IL. Known JAMES was b.1828 d. 1872 both in Mattoon, IL. Is said through family SARAH was Cherokee and spoke it fluently, and possibly from TN. Marriages in Cole Co. have a break from 1837-1857. Where did they go? Who are their parents? Known Children: GASTUN b.1856; OWEN b. 1858 d. 1878 m. 1877; OSCAR b. 1860, (ours)STEVE G b. 1862 IL, m. 1881 AR, d. in OK; LAURA b.?; ? Thanks,