Coles - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: John W Scott & wife Lovina

HarveyPearson71 — 2010-03-15 23:30:32Z

Guess I missed the Ancestral Files and IGI-North America listings for them as I was trying to figure out where they were in the 1880 Census.I'll re-check and see what is posted for this family.
I use www.familysearch.org a lot of the time including the record search Pilot site for my older resarch,deaths, census',etc.
Wonder if maybe they were missed in 1880 Kansas Census.The one John Scott listed on www.HertageQuest Online in 1880 Kansas census apparently is not him unless it is under a
different spelling of his surname.

Harvey L Pearson

Re: John W Scott & wife Lovina

wfmeld — 2010-03-15 01:06:18Z

Harvey,

Have you looked at the LDS (Mormon) website?

www.familysearch.org

I searched for John Scott, b. 1845, IL

Lots of hits........
1874 marriage to Lovina
Her maiden name & some ancestors

Didn't find them in the 1880 census.
........
You can get a copy of Lovina's death certificate at
www.mollx.com

Fred

John W Scott & wife Lovina

HarveyPearson71 — 2010-03-14 22:07:59Z

I am seeking to find descendants of this couple as John W. would be my first cousin,thrice removed though his grandfather Adam Hostetter.I have an apparent death date of 23 Jan.,1914 in Mattoon for John and 15 Feb 1942 for his wife Lovina also in Mattoon.I know they were enumerated in the 5th Ward,Matoon on either 19 or 20 April,1910 with 1 child out of 4 that were born living at home,a daughter Lota M.
Don't have a Marriage date or place for them or I probably could have found the rest of the children in 1880 if there were any born that early.
Also would appreciate any copies of obits that may have appeared in the local newspapers as well as cemetery burial sites.Thank you for your assistance.

Harvey L Pearson

Re: Trulocks

CharlieChaplin27 — 2010-03-09 17:25:40Z

His second wife was the daughter of Levi Doty. Her name was Mary Jane Doty. Her first husband was Levi Watson and he passed away so Aquilla was her third husband. They had one child together, Elizabeth Truelock and she married Charles Hamlet Love, my Great Great Grandfather.

Charlie

Re: Trulocks

eileenrtgarner — 2010-03-08 21:50:42Z

Thanks for the information. I am descended from Aquilla via his first wife. Did he and his second wife have children? Allen Hazelton Trulock is my grandfather's grandfather.

Re: Lloyd Claude Fisher

wfmeld — 2010-03-08 16:47:41Z

From IL Archives on line database:

Claude L. Fisher, who died 02/04/1931 in Elmhurst, DuPage Co., IL.
...........
You can get a copy of the death certificate for a small fee from
www.mollx.com

Death certificates usually name both parents, DOB, name of spouse, where born & cause of death.

Re: Trulocks

CharlieChaplin27 — 2010-03-08 16:20:03Z

I have never been able to determine exactly who his parents were however he and his first wife Susanna B. Haskins were married August 2, 1850 in Knox County, Indiana. She died August 16, 1858 and is buried in the old Charleston Cemetery across from the Charleston Fair Grounds. His second wife was Mary Jane Doty. Which of his wives are you descended from?

Charlie Chaplin
casper585@consolidated.net

Re: Trulocks

eileenrtgarner — 2010-03-06 01:50:22Z

I am also seeking information on Aquilla Trulock. Who were his parents? Aquilla was my grandfather's grandfather.

Re: Hurricane Cemetery

TCRAIL — 2010-02-27 18:35:51Z

address changed to tcup2000@yahoo.com Thank you. TCRAIL

Lloyd Claude Fisher

lwbarnhart — 2010-01-18 21:52:04Z

Am looking for any info on Lloyd claude fisher born 13 mar 1902 in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, United States and he married Lydia Wanda Bennion in 19 mar 1928 anything will help Larry

Re: Is there a Coles County History circa 1886?

Wardox54 — 2010-01-16 22:21:48Z

The library in Charleston, Il. has one. Contact them and I'm sure they will look up whatever information you are looking for. As far as I know it is the only book.

Wm. REES and family circa 1865 in Mattoon

richards_clark — 2010-01-09 20:20:08Z

I am looking for information on the family of William REES and his wife Sarah Jane CRAWFORD, believed to have been in Mattoon during 1865. They married in Rock Island county, Illinois in 1854. As of the 1860 census, they were living in Wayne county, Illinois, and by the 1870 census they were living in Macoupin county. They were in Montgomery county, Illinois by 1880; Peoria county, Illinois by 1900; and Tazewell county, Illinois in 1910. Widowed Sarah was in Mississippi during the 1920 census. Two daughters married 10 years apart (1888 and 1898) in Howell county, Missouri, so they may have lived there as well.

In particular, I am looking for 4 children of William and Sarah who died young, and may perhaps be buried in Coles county. Daughter Salinda(?), born about 1856, was shown in the 1860 census but was deceased before the 1870 census. Son John J. REES was born about July 1860, and was also deceased by the 1870 census. I have read the William and Sarah had a set of twins who died as infants about 1868, but no other information.

In the 50th wedding anniversary announcement for their daughter Alma A. (REES) REHM, her place of birth was given as Mattoon, on 1 August 1865. There is a Wm. REES given in the 1865 Illinois state census of Mattoon. However, the image of that census on Ancestry.com is quite blurry, and I cannot read the column headers. It appears he had 27 residents, mostly men, in his home - a hotel, or perhaps an alms house? As I can't read the image, I am unsure how many children were in the home. There should have at least been two sons, Edward and William Henry, and possibly daughter Alma if the census was taken after her birth. It may also include daughter Salinda and son John J., if they were still living.

Any information on the children, the state census, or anything else pertaining to the family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Re: Darling Family coles County Illinois

stewartnd57 — 2009-12-19 21:11:52Z

We think that Maude's maiden name was Depew. I still can not find any information other than she was married to William John Devore.

Re: John B Crawford

maryritacrawford1 — 2009-12-13 09:07:00Z

Hi:

Looks like you went to a lot of trouble to look up all of that information. Unfortunately, I already have all of that documentation on my family. Sorry you went to all the trouble. The missing piece is that I can find no further records of John B Crawford other than what I had previously stated in my posting. I have a copy of his marriage record and a court document which he filed for his daughter Martha Crawford Allison when she inherited some land in Coles Co. I also found one reference about him visiting the city in the Mattoon newspaper, but I have no idea where he moved to after he left Coles County. I would love to find out where he moved to, when and where he died and is buried. Thanks again for all of the hard work.

Mary Crawford

Re: John B Crawford

ThomasKer2 — 2009-12-12 20:21:39Z

I'm not related to this family.

Illinois Marriages, 1851-1900
Name: Alfred E. Allison
Gender: Male
Spouse Name: Martha A. Crawford [she was 15]
Marriage Date: Jan 31, 1857
Marriage County: Coles
Comments: This record can be found at the County Court Records, Film # 1301516 - 1301518.

Marriage record -
CRAWFORD, JOHN B
ALEXANDER, MANERVA C. 1859-08-23 at Coles County

1850 -
Name: James Crawford
[James Barney Crawford]
Age: 60
Estimated birth year: abt 1790
Birth Place: Tennessee
Gender: Male
Home in 1850(City,County,State): Wabash, Coles, Illinois

James Crawford 60, TN = farmer
Margaret H Crawford 43, TN
Mary E Crawford 17, TN
Sarah Crawford 15, TN
Nancy C Crawford 13, ILL
Catharine Crawford 1, ILL

Martha Ann [Crawford] Allison
b. 15 Jul 1841 in Illinois
d. 9 Jun 1920 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois

1860 -
Name: Martha Allison
Age in 1860: 20
Birth Year: abt 1840
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1860: Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois
Gender: Female
Post Office: Neoga

Martha Allison 20, ILL
Charles W Allison 1, ILL
A E Allen 25, ILL

Martha then married -
Illinois Marriages, 1851-1900
Name: Martha Ann Allison
Gender: Female
Spouse Name: William R. Greenwalt
Marriage Date: Dec 19, 1867
Marriage County: Coles
Comments: This record can be found at the County Court Records, Film # 1301516 - 1301518.

1870 -
Name: Martha Greenawald
Birth Year: abt 1841
Age in 1870: 29
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1870: Paradise, Coles, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Paradise

William Greenawald 37, Ky - farmer
Martha Greenawald 29, ILL
Charles Allison 11, ILL = s/son
Lydia Greenawald 5, ILL
Ida Greenawald 1, ILL

1880 -
Name: Martha A. Greenawalt
Home in 1880: Paradise, Coles, Illinois
Age: 38
Estimated birth year: abt 1842
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of Household: Wife
Spouse's name: Wm. R.
Father's birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's birthplace: Kentucky
Occupation: Keeping House
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Female

Wm. R. Greenawalt 45, KY - farmer
Martha A. Greenawalt 38, INDIANA
Lyda Greenawalt 15, ILL
Ida May Greenawalt 11, ILL
Goldie I. Greenawalt 9, ILL
Willies Greenawalt 7, ILL
Emma Greenawalt 4, ILL

1900 -
Name: Marath A Greenawalt
[Martha Greenawalt]
Home in 1900: Neoga, Cumberland, Illinois
Age: 58
Birth Date: Jul 1841
Birthplace: Illinois
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Female
Relationship to Head of House: Wife
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother: number of living children: 6
Mother: How many children: 8
Spouse's name: William R
Marriage Year: 1868
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 32
Residence: Neoga Village, Cumberland, Illinois

William R Greenawalt 65, 10/34 KY - married 32 yrs
Marath A Greenawalt 58, 7/41 ILL - 8 children & 6 living

FYI -
All census records prior to the 1850 census only listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]
Step children were not enumerated as “step” children

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships or parental birthplaces.

1840 -
Name: J B Crawford
County: Coles
State: Illinois

Free white males under 5 = 1
Free white males 20 and under 30 = 1
Free white females 20 and under 30 = 1

1840 -
Name: James Crawford
County: Coles
State: Illinois

Free white males 15 and under 20 = 2
Free white males 20 and under 30 = 1
Free white males 50 and under 60 = 1

Free white females 15 and under 20 = 2
Free white females 50 and under 60 = 1

Re: Darling Family coles County Illinois

stewartnd57 — 2009-12-12 18:00:41Z

My great grandfather was William John Devore, son of Peter Devore and William Florence Darling. I am trying to find William John's wife Maud's (my great grandmother)maiden name. Any information would be helpful.

Re: NS Bastion US Census 1860

DorisWaggoner — 2009-12-11 04:39:13Z

I can only use Ancestry at the library itself, and won't be able to go for a couple of weeks. But the IL Trails site was a help, even tho I didn't find Bastion there. I DID find John and Hannah Seas in the Coles Co. 1850 Census. It's an unusual name. An Aaron Seass, a younger generation, married Bastion's eldest daughter in 1873. I believe I have John and Hannah's burial in the Seass cemetery in Moultrie Co. So you helped me find one more little piece of the puzzle. And all the little pieces help. The short history of Coles Co. and Mattoon, where Bastion's son was b. in 1859, was also a small piece of the puzzle. I hadn't thought of Cumberland Co., so will try the same sources there. So thank you!

Doris

Campground Cemetery brick wall

maryritacrawford1 — 2009-12-11 02:06:29Z

Does anyone have access to the actual/original sextant records for the Campground Cemetery in Paradise Township? I am pretty positive that my ancestor, James Crawford and his first wife are buried there, but the Prairie Sleeps does not list him there. James's farm was in Paradise Township, very near the cemetery. His daughter Elizabeth Crawford Penn and 3 of her children are buried there also. All of his neighbors and friends were buried there also, so I am pretty positive he has to be buried there. I have personally visited the cemetery and frankly the cemetery is in such bad shape I was not able to find anything. There was a big pile of tombstones piled in middle of the cemetery, and as you can imagine you would need several strong men to lift them to read the names. I was able to find the Penn children's graves, but not their mother Elizabeth Crawford Penn's stone. If anyone knows where the original sextant records could be found, or if you have a copy, please contact me. Thanks!

John B Crawford

maryritacrawford1 — 2009-12-11 01:52:33Z

I am trying to find any information on John B Crawford, son of James Crawford of Coles County. I have a marriage record for John and Minerva Alexander in Coles County. I have also found court documents placing his daughter Martha Crawford Allison in Coles County. He is mentioned in James Crawford's will/probate record in Coles County. But, I simply cannot find him in any census records in Illinois. If anyone has any information about him, I would be most grateful.

Re: NS Bastion US Census 1860

maryritacrawford1 — 2009-12-11 01:31:05Z

Doris:

I spent a few hours searching for the family in the 1860 census to no avail. I looked through every resource I have in Coles County and they were simply not there. Shelby is right next to Coles County to the west and Cumberland county is to the south, so you might check around in that whole area. My ancestor lived in Coles County, so I am pretty familiar with the resources. The Coles Co. IL Trails page is at: http://genealogytrails.com/ill/coles You can also check with the Coles County genealogy society. Their web site is at: http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iltccgs/
Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Mary Crawford

Re: NS Bastion US Census 1860

DorisWaggoner — 2009-12-11 00:02:07Z

Mary,

I've used Heritage Quest. My library allows use from home. But it didn't pick up Bastion for the 1860. I'm not familiar with IL Trails. I'd appreciate it if you'd check for him on that site. What's their URL? I've got lots of other people to look for in IL too, and need to find Bastion in lots of other places and times. This guy moved around, a lot, as a minister, before finally settling in Sullivan, Moultrie Co. IL, in the late 1860s. He ought NOT to be in Coles Co. in the 1860 US census, since he was serving a church in Shelby Co. but since he had a son b. in Coles Co. Nov. 1859, I thought just maybe he happened to be in Coles Co. when the census was taken. Anyway, thanks for your help.

Doris

Re: NS Bastion US Census 1860

maryritacrawford1 — 2009-12-10 19:53:27Z

Doris:

Another way to check census records is a site called Heritage Quest. This search site has all the census records. You can access it through your public library or through the LDS research centers. In my state (Nebraska) any person can access it through their home computers using your drivers license number. Ask your public library about it. One thing to know though is the spelling of names was dependent on the census taker. So the spellings can be very wrong. On Heritage Quest you will have to experiment with spelling. On Ancestry you can at least do wild cat searches with first names and dates of birth to try and find them. On Ancestry you can flip through the township pages, although if one page is missing that will not help. Have you checked out the IL Trails page for Coles County? I have found it to be a wonderful source of information. I will try to do a search for you and see what I can find out.

Mary Crawford

Re: NS Bastion US Census 1860

DorisWaggoner — 2009-12-07 16:13:45Z

OK, now I understand your reference to IA! I thought it came from the 1870 census. I have NS Bastion's Bible, and he gives Jennie's place of birth as Dubuque, Iowa, and Myra's place of birth as Davenport, Iowa, so I think they really were b. IA. I don't know what the librarian was refering to, but I know they were b. in IA, not IN!

The reference to Martha Bastion is very helpful, and I'm working on tracing her and her possible father in adjoining counties.

Thanks,
Doris

Re: NS Bastion US Census 1860

wwwcom — 2009-12-07 15:02:58Z

It is Coles county Il 1870 census.. As for the reference of IA is this. I was searching for family and I came across the "IA" state of birth. I looked and coulnt find any one in IA, so asked a library assist me, she says that IA means Indiana and the writer put down the first few of the letters of the state so he/she could tell the difference from other states. I was looking in the west when I should be looking toward the east. Sorry I must of miss understanding your message, I thought you stated IA.

Re: William Calvin Lewis and Stella Lucretia Thompson

ThomasKer2 — 2009-12-04 21:32:19Z

I'm not related.

1930 is the last available census at this time.

1910 -
Name: Stella Lewis
Age in 1910: 25
Estimated birth year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Father's Birth Place: Illinois
Mother's Birth Place: Illinois
Spouse's name: William
Home in 1910: Holland, Shelby, Illinois
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Female

William Lewis 25, ILL = 2nd marriage, farmer
Stella Lewis 25, ILL = 1st marriage
Eva Lorette Lewis 6, ILL
Nellie L Lewis 4, ILL
Ruby G Lewis 1, ILL
Else W Lewis 2/12, ILL [Jesse]

1920 -
Name: Stella Lewis
Home in 1920: Todds Point, Shelby, Illinois
Age: 36 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1884
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's name: Wm C
Father's Birth Place: Arkansas
Mother's Birth Place: Kentucky
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Female
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Wm C Lewis 36, ILL
Stella Lewis 36, ILL
Eva Lewis 15, ILL
Nellie Lewis 13, ILL
Ruby Lewis 11, ILL
Jesse Lewis 9, ILL = son

1930 -
Name: William Lewis
Home in 1930: Camargo, Douglas, Illinois
View Map
Age: 45
Estimated birth year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Stella
Race: White
Occupation: blacksmith for RR
Age at first marriage: 28
Parents' birthplace: VA/ILL

William Lewis 45
Stella Lewis 45, ILL - Age at first marriage: 24
Jesse Lewis 21, ILL = paper hanger
Imodean Lewis 9, ILL
Wayne Lewis 4, ILL

Re: NS Bastion US Census 1860

DorisWaggoner — 2009-12-04 01:27:40Z

Thanks for what clearly took more work on your part!

But let me make sure I understand exactly what you found. This IS Coles Co. 1870 census?

Martha Bastion wouldn't be part of NS's immediate family, but she could well be a neice. NS's father and siblings were in IN from 1821 on and I can trace some of his siblings there but not all of them. I've always wondered how NS got from IN to IL, because he was only 19 0r 20 when he got there, where I know he was in 1830. I've always wondered if he came with an older brother, one of whom I can't find anywhere. There are many Bastions in IN, many fewer in IL south of Chicago. So this Martha could be NS's neice, and you may have found someone else I'm interested in. Thanks!

The other thing I'm unclear about is your reference to IA. Reading your message, I don't see any of the people noted as having been b. in IA.

Can you clarify that this is the Coles Co. 1870, and your reference to IA, and why it means IN?

Thanks,
Doris

Re: NS Bastion US Census 1860

wwwcom — 2009-12-04 00:58:32Z

I didnt find a Bastion in 1860, but I found a Martha Bastion 18y IN domestic. In household of 174-168 Charles Cooper 45y OH, Serena 43y IN, Margaret 21y IN, Mitchell 15y IN, James 14y IN, Charles 12y IL, Robert 9y IL, John 3y IL, Martha Bastion 18y IN. June 20, 1870 Coles Co., IL Humboldt Twp. (I was told IA means IN.) Indiana

NS Bastion US Census 1860

DorisWaggoner — 2009-12-01 23:09:31Z

Looking for 1860 US Census in Coles Co. for Nicholas Schermerhorn Bastion (b. 1808 NY). Usually shows up as NS, once as US. Surname can be Bastian; in 1865 IL state transcription is Bastense. Makes tracking him difficult. So does the fact that he moved around, a lot. In 1859-1864 he was pastor of Christian (Disciples of Christ) church in Shelbyville, Shelby Co. IL. But Nov 13, 1859, son N.S. Bastion jr. b. Matoon, Coles Co. Since as a pastor and revivalist he traveled, he may have been in Coles Co. when the 1860 Census was taken. I can't find him anywhere. Someone has told me that in Ancestry, there is one image of 1860 Coles Co. that won't come up. It is remotely possible that this page includes the Bastion family. Does someone have an alternative source of the images, and can check for me, please?

Since I only have him for 1850, 1854 (in IA), 1865 (in Alton, Madison Co, IL), 1870, and 1880, and he died in 1884, any additional data points are important.

The family should include

NS Bastion 52 b. NY
Eunice (usually mispelled)32 b. OH
Jennie (sometimes Jane) 8 b. IA
Myra (sometimes Mary) 3 b. IA
NS jr (sometimes US) infant b. IL
maybe others--if so, please include

Please give me the URL, if possible, so I can get a copy for my files.

Many thanks
Doris Waggoner
Seattle

Re: Death info James R Sutton birth 1836 Indiana

meloonm_1 — 2009-11-29 23:36:56Z

I have information on James R. Sutton, parents and siblings, spouse Martha Ann Wells and children. I concentrate on the Maloon/Meloon lines so also have details on remarriage of Martha, children of 2nd marriage, etc. If you are interested please contact me directly at meloonm@verizon.net. Mike Meloon

William Calvin Lewis and Stella Lucretia Thompson

countrigal30 — 2009-11-29 03:36:41Z

I am looking for information on William Calvin Lewis b. 5-16-1884 Coles Co., IL d. 9-1-1934 Douglas Co., IL married 4-23-1903 Findlay, IL to Stella Lucretia Thompson b. 5-4-1884 Shelby Co., IL d. 4-9-1968 Charleston, Coles Co., IL parents were James Walter Bradford Thomspon and Nancy Ellen Ellison.

William and Stella’s children were Immadeen Ruth, Eva Lorette, Nellie Helen, Ruby G. and Jesse Wayne.

If you have any information on these people please email me at jlspears@hotmail.com.

Jeanette Spears

Re: Re: Looking for burial site of Everett W Morrison

KerryZane909 — 2009-11-28 12:22:20Z

Actually, I have no knowledge of David being married twice. I only know of the one Mary--David and Mary are my great great grandparents. I know they were both born in Kentucky, but I've never been able to trace my Miller line back further.

Re: Re: Looking for burial site of Everett W Morrison

KerryZane909 — 2009-11-28 12:18:36Z

Thank you. Actually, I was out there in September 2007, visiting my Zane cousins, and we found Everett's grave. My cousins remember him well. Susan is buried in the same cemetery as her parents, albeit at opposite ends. She is buried next to her oldest son, Manford Miller. David and Mary are buried next to their son, Marion, Susan's brother. Marion's wife and son, William, are buried next to him.

Re: Re: Looking for burial site of Everett W Morrison

rerenteria — 2009-11-28 08:23:30Z

Walter Everett Morrison and wife Mary Bernetta Powell are both buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Vermilion County, Illinois. Also, there is a Susannah Morrison listed as buried at the County Farm Cemetery, Vermilion County Illinois with the right age to your Susannah Miller Zane Morrison. These can be found on www.papemortuary.com.

I am researching for a friend who is decendant from Susannah's father David and 1st wife Mary. Trying to figure out if Susannah's mother Mary was the 1st or 2nd wife with the name of Mary.

Re: EDNA ELLEN RAND JACKSON 1884 -NOV 1978

deliaclare1 — 2009-11-27 03:29:01Z

Edna Rand Jackson is my maternal grandmother; her daughter, Dixie is my mother.
Delia Tuoti Ferrandino

Re: Dr. J. B. Denman, Charleston Physician

swurban — 2009-11-25 14:36:54Z

Have sent two emails to the address posted.

Re: Lookup Gordon information/pictures from Shiloh Cemetery please

emilyhulbert — 2009-11-24 23:11:22Z

Hi Mike-

I haven't gotten any pictures yet, so that would be great if you could take any for me! Anything you find would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!

Emily

Re: Lookup Gordon information/pictures from Shiloh Cemetery please

msamuel1965 — 2009-11-24 14:13:13Z

Hello....Just wanted to make sure you got the pictures taken for you. If not please let me know and I can do it for you.

Mike

Re: Alexander's in Charleston

jlodygowski — 2009-11-21 13:03:16Z

Thank you very much. Could you tell me if a wife is buried along side? Not sure if he ever married. Thanks again.

Re: Dr. J. B. Denman, Charleston Physician

patty1467 — 2009-11-20 18:56:03Z

I have some information on Jonathon B. Denman (buried 4/12/1877 in Mound Cemetery. There are other family members buried in that same lot.

you can contact me directly at: patty@roselawnmound.com

Re: Alexander's in Charleston

patty1467 — 2009-11-20 18:28:55Z

John W. Alexander's son, Dr. John R. Alexander is buried in Roselawn cemetery in Charleston. he died 10/30/1967. I can see what else I can come up with for you.

Re: Cemeteries in Coles Co.. Illinois

patty1467 — 2009-11-20 18:22:37Z

I found Dr. Charles Jackson Alexander (buried 10/29/1937), married to Minnie, in Mound Cemetery. I also found Dr. John R. Alexander (died 10/30/1967), in Roselawn cemetery. These cemeteries are physically connected, so these may be the two you are looking for.

Re: Taylors Kounse and Beckett pictures needed

khnabours — 2009-11-20 08:38:45Z

I am trying to contact Brent Taylor about Kounse genealogy. I am in a informal research group that has descendants of George Kounse/Kountz. I am a descendant of Henry Koontz and Susanna Schaeffer. Henry Koontz was the son of Balthasar/Balser Kunz/Counts/Counce. I believe that he was a brother to John Kounse/Kountz who was married to Keziah. Please contact me at khnabours at sbcglobal.net.

Location in Coles County?

GKHamblin — 2009-11-10 00:45:19Z

I found this photo in a box of family stuff, and _think_ that it may have been taken in Coles County. My first guess was that it might by in Oakland, but haven't been able to locate the scene in the limited views in Google Street.

****** Would-be image here, but I can't post it. Does anyone know whether Photobucket is locked out or something? *******

The steeple of the church in the rear is quite distinctive, so I'm hoping that someone might recognize it. Great thanks to anyone who can provide a clue!

Greg

Re: Cemeteries in Coles Co.. Illinois

jlodygowski — 2009-10-19 23:32:42Z

Hello. May I ask where you obtained the list? I'm searching for surname Alexander, both father and son were doctors in Coles County~ Charleston area. Thank you for your time.

Re: Lookup Gordon information/pictures from Shiloh Cemetery please

tuscolaonthego — 2009-10-19 16:27:48Z

The cemetery books (see attachments) for Coles County, Illinois, Shiloh Cemetery near Janesville, 8 miles south of Charleston, IL has George Gordon (b. 7.10.1857 & d. 7.2.1932), Emily Gordon (b. 3.5.1854 & d. 7.20.1920, Lawrence Gordon (b. 7.22.1881 & d. 12.2.1941)listed. Iva M. Woolridge's dates as listed are 1886 - 1958. Dorsa D.'s are 1886-1930. Nannie Devore's dates are 1883 - 1917. I went to the Shiloh Cemetery and found numerous Gordon's but several stones were unreadable. The weather last week was awful so I had to wait until today. I didn't have enough time to explore the "New" Gordon Cem. but will try another day. Hope this helps.

Re: Lookup Gordon information/pictures from Shiloh Cemetery please

emilyhulbert — 2009-10-12 22:15:48Z

That would be wonderful! I really appreciate it!

Re: Lookup Gordon information/pictures from Shiloh Cemetery please

tuscolaonthego — 2009-10-12 22:06:42Z

Okay, with that information, you're talking about a Shiloh that's about 18 or 20 miles from me. I would be happy to take pictures for you... if I can find it! I've never been there but I have a map of cemeteries in Coles Co. and am sure I can find it. Probably can do it Wednesday.

Re: Lookup Gordon information/pictures from Shiloh Cemetery please

emilyhulbert — 2009-10-12 17:01:26Z

I'm not really sure. It seems some of these people are buried in the Janesville (or New Gordon) Cemetery in Pleasant Grove Township, Coles County, Illinois; Ransom and Nannie Gordon and Nannie's family the Devore's. Then, there are others who are buried in a Shiloh Cemetery. I don't really know where these are located. Thanks for the response!

Emily

Re: Cemeteries in Coles Co.. Illinois

tuscolaonthego — 2009-10-12 15:51:35Z

I have a Coles Co. Cemetery Map with cemeteries that are numbered. 151 is Knoch (Golladay) in Morgan Twp; 143 is Bethel in Lafayette Twp.; 221 is not on this map.

Re: Cordes family in Coles Co. ILL.1910

tuscolaonthego — 2009-10-12 15:29:41Z

You would be my 3rd cousin, once removed, I believe! Are you Willie? Jeff's father's(Stanley Wright) father's(George Dewey Wright) father, George V. Wright is a brother to my Great Grandfather, Charles Joseph Wright.