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Williamson County Queries
June - July - August 2002
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Fordville, IL Can someone tell me where Fordville was in Williamson County in the early 1900's? rayj@midamer.net
Chamness - Isom and Henry I am looking for parents of Isom Chamness, b. July 1860, d. EastSt. Louis, IL, 1921. Never married. His brother, Henry Chamness, b. 23 Oct 1863 and d. 4 Feb 1942 in East St. Louis, IL, buried in Makanda, IL (my grandfather). Married Clara Frances Ferrill at Byr, Jackson Cty, IL. There must have been siblings as there was at least one nephew, Glee Chamness (from Wood River, IL)and a niece, Emma Chamness Lyerla,(from Cobden, IL). Know she had a least one brother because she had a nephew, Paul Chamness. All deceased. I can't go any farther on Chamness line until I find my great grandparents. If anyone knows of this Chamness family, please e-mail me PAConnors@webtv.net. I can't always get into this web-site. Thank you in advance. PAConnors@webtv.net
Maplewood Cemetery I was at Maplewood Cemetery a couple of weeks ago...my great grandparents, W.J. and Mary Lloyd, my great Aunt and Uncle Lela and George Bourland and a cousin, James Clyde Bourland are all buried there. I was not able to locate their graves...could someone please tell me who and how to get in touch with the Sexton of Maplewood Cemetery. Thank You1 Melinda Leady outstres@hotmail.com outstres@hotmail.com
CHADWICK GRISSOM GRISSUM The 1880 Williamson Census lists David Chadwicl familty in the "8 (mile?) Precinct" with father "W", wife Lucy (nee Grissom), and children Maud and James. The next house lists a John Chadwick family. From research in the county, this was John W Chadwick who married Polly Roupe and had children Belle, Ada May, Mary and Georgia. This family moved to Jackson Co., IL. Also in Williamson Co., were Martha Grissom of Crab Orchard Precinct and Sanders Grissum & family. I am interested in any information on these four families. Thank you SIMMONS/BUCKLES Seeking information about Venita BUCKLES (b. 1920) married to Frank H. SIMMONS (b. 1919) on 6 26 1940 in Williamson County. lrbuckels@socal.rr.com
MURPHY/McROY Looking for information on Amanda (P?) MURPHY who married John Wesley McROY in Williamson Co. on 4/17/1872. Parents may have been William B and Malissia MURPHY. Amanda was born June 14, 1853 according to my information. If anyone knows anything about Amanda and John, please email me. Thank you. pauletteh48@hotmail.com
Robinson's of Williamson,Co.,Ill. Looking for an obit or any information on John Robinson who died in Williamson co.,Sept.10,1904 would like to know what cemetery he is buried at if known. Samuel E.Robinson d.Aug.9,1912 James F.d.Feb.20,1911 davis@egyptian.net
Where is Clifford, IL? Can someone tell me where Clifford and Fordville were located? I find my Grandparents in these places in about 1905 and 1908. I think it was near Energy. Can someone confirm that? Thanks, SJ John McMullen and Mary Thomas McMullen Royster I am looking for information about John McMullen, father of Albert McMullen and Sophia McMullen Jackson. Albert, I believe, was buried in Johnson City. So is Mary Royster, mother of Albert, Sophia Jackson, Gilbert, Estile, Bessie. According to an obit., Mary died in 1937 in Johnson City. We have run into a road block with John. According to my Grandmother, (Bessie), John died in an accident. We don't know if it was in Henderson County, Ky or in Williamson County, Il. The family bounced back and forth. We have records showing a John marrying an Elmira Robards or something like that. We have found no records of accidents or death of John in Hend. Wondering if he is over in Ill. marshadavis@adelphia.net
Old #5 Coal Mine My grandfather worked in Old #5 Coal Mine around 1917. Does anyone have information on this mine? Does it have another name? I purchased the pamphlet, PICTURES OF COAL MINES IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY, while visiting your historical museum in May hoping to find reference to this mine. There are others in it that are numbered, but not number 5. He lived in Carterville at the time. j.arni@worldnet.att.net
Shady Rest My wife and I are curious about the location of the former Shady Rest. All I've been able to determine is that it is in Williamson County somewhere near the Saline/Williamson line in the general vicinity of route 13. I'd really appriciate any help that could be directed my way as to the location where this infamous place once stood. Bradley Cobb Moses Thomas Hurley I am seeking info regarding my ancestor, Moses Thomas Hurley. He died in 1919 in a coal mine in Carterville. His death certificate states that he was crushed between a piller and a coal car. I have been told that the mine may have been called Federal Coal or possibly Blue Blaze. His widow was Anna Mae Jones Hurley. I hope someone can help. hsea1261@aol.com
granite city high school years ago, my grandfather found a ring in springfield missouri. It was a class ring from granite city high school class of 1912. The initials are a.p. I believe it belonged to a woman because it is so small it barely fits on my pinkie and I have very small hands. I just want to find out who the ring belonged to. I will not give it up. If you have any idea who this ring might once have belonged to, contact me. kath tommy-girl_151@gotmail.com
John Fisher family of So. IL. I'm looking for information on the Fisher famiy of South Williamson Co., IL. John Fisher b. abt 1887 married Mary Zoller whom I believe is the daughter of Adam Zoller b. Apr. 1865 and Katherine Harsey b. Mar 1862. John and Mary had several children, one of which was my brother-in-law, Donald A. Fisher. Bennie, Florence and Frank, I remember well, but I'm not sure of the names of the other children. I found the 1900 Census of Williamson Co., Bambridge Precinct, Dist 123-8, and discovered Zoller, Adam, head and Catharine,spelled this way, as wife. They had the following children: Mary C., daughter, Mar 1888, age 12, IL; John J., son, Sept 1893, age 7, IL; Henry O., Aug 1896, age 3, IL; Matilda (spelled Atilln?), daughter, June 1898, age 1. Also living in household was Hursey, Nettie, sister, Dec 1870, age 29, single, IL., Ger., Ger. This information may help some of you out there. I'm looking for more information on the Zoller and Harsey families. Also the rest of the children of John and Mary Fisher. Thanks so much and have a blessed day. John Atnip jatnip@gte.net jatnip@gte.net
John Cook John Cook married Mandana Cardwell in 1881 saline co.ill. he lived in or near Corinth,ill. williamson co. He was born in 1837. in 1920 Mandana Cook lived in east Marion. these were found on 1900&1920 census records. can some one please help me . i need to know when John died,where he is burried. also when Mandana died,where she is burried. John was married before this,not sure who. would like to get any and all information anyone has. thanks pookey68@favoravi.com pookey68@favoravi.com
smothers- varner LOOKING FOR INFO ON CHARLES OR CHARLIE SMOTHERS AND HARVEY C.SMOTHERS. FROM ILL,MARION OR CARBONDALE.CHARLES OR CHARLIE MARRIED LAUREN OR LAURA JANE VARNER(MAIDEN NAME MAY BE GREENWALD OR GREENWALT ).ANY INFO ON LAUREN OR LAURA WOULD ALSO BE NICE.HARVEY SMOTHERS IS THE CHILD OF CHARLES & LAUREN SMOTHERS,THEY HAD SEVERAL CHILDREN TOGETHER, LAUREN WAS ALSO MARRIED TO FRED VARNER,THEY ALSO HAD CHILDREN,FLORENCE & GILBERT,RALPH,LUCILLE,LACINE,ALBERT,MAYBE MORE I'M NOT SURE. BRENDA THE-RANEYS@CENTURYTEL.NET
WARD'S PARK I am looking for information, possibly photos, of Ward's Park, a road house operated by my great grandfather, Oscar Ward, in the mid 1930's and early 1940's. It was located on old highway 13 between Carbondale and Murphysboro. I know that is in Jackson county but Oscar lived in Marion, IL. Some of my family members recall that there were some small caged animals on the premises, including a monkey. Would love to hear from you if you have any memories or general information about this place. Thank You. maryfdennis@earthlink.net
Frizzell I am looking for descendants of Austin and Sarah (Sally) Smith Frizzell. They are buried in the Hurricane Cemetery along with some of their children. Austin's second wife, Jane Rice Frizzell, is also buried there. Could someone give me the exact directions to the Hurricane Cemetery? jlewis@tpisp.net
Sisney/George Families Looking for information on the Sisney or George families from this, and surrounding areas. My mother's father of record was William Edgar Sisney, and her mother was Goldie (Marjarie) Morgan/Sisney/George. Goldie married James George after William Edgar divorced her. There were 3 children from their marriage (Goldie & William Edgar)-Lyman Roger Sisney-born 1930, Hilda Louise Sisney-born 1936, and Elizabeth June Sisney-born 1939. Hilda was fathered by James George, while Goldie was still married to William Edgar, through an apparent affair. Some of the George side moved to the Kankakee County, Illinois area in the late 1940's-1950's. Can anyone elaborate on this? Thanks, Sue jakkets@excite.com
Mary Eaton & Caswell Russell Mary Eaton Russell and Caswell Russell show on the 1860 Williamson Co. census. Caswell remarried in 1869. Did they possible get divorced? Phil Russell pwr1134@aol.com
Listings of Cemetaries Are there cemetary listings for the following: Herrin City Cemetary Barham Cemetary - Marion, Illinois Springerton Cemetary - White County Fitts Hills Cemetary - Franklin County West Frankfort or Franklin County cemetaries Thank you for your response. Dorcas Arvilla (Jordan) Cluck SWAFFORD FAMILY OF WILLIAMSON CO., I AM FROM THE JAMES ALFRED SWAFFORD LINE. HIS FATHER WAS JAMES ROSS SWAFFORD. I AM INTERESTED IN ANY INFORMATION ON THIS LINE OF SWAFFORD'S. YOU MAY E-MAIL ME WITH ANYTHING YOU MAY HAVE. THANKS, PAT LPHEDRICK@HOTMAIL.COM
WILLIAMS/SUMMERS Charles, b. 10/31/1836, m. Sarah E. b. 6/21/1842. Children: Malisia b. 8/22/1860 d. 5/7/1918, Mary Jane b. 2/18/1862, Lewis M. b. 8/31/1864, Willis M. b. 2/2/1867. Can anyone connect with this family. I am descended from Malisia who married Alexander Summmers. Shirley Rupprecht Post Surname SUMMERS, James S., b. 6/1/1832 d. 8/6/1901, m. Nancy Dillon, b. 11/13/1834. Children: John b. 11/30/1854 d. 12/20/1914, Alexander b. 7/10/1857 d. 1945, m. Malisia Florence Williams, Elvira b. 1861, James b. 1862, Robert F. b. 1866 d. 1934, Hnery b. 1868 d. 1952, Amanda b. 1871 d. 1925, Ebeneezer b. 1874. Anyone able to help trace James or Nancy Dillon? Shirley Rupprecht birth records where can i find birth records for williamson,county,illinois in 1873 thanks nina mckain pookey68@favoravi.com
Caplinger Can anyone identify Allice Caplinger of Goreville? Have a handwritten receipt for grape wine and am assuming Allice wrote it. Believe it was written before 1900. Appreciate any help. Barbara bjhm@gvtc.com
Searching for Loren Knoward Does anyone know what happened to (or where I can find) Loren Knoward, who lived in the Pinckneyville area in the 1940s? kathrynk@htc.net
Mathis family of Williamson County Illinois 1870 My ancestress, Susan Fagg; full name=Susannah Mathis Carter Fagg is listed in the 1870 Census for Williamson County Illinois, Attilia Township, POORDO, with her son from her second marriage and two older men both with the last name of Mathis. The names are: Susan Fagg 51 yrs old I would like to connect with anyone researching the names of MATHIS/CARTER/FAGG from Williamson County Illinois Thank you, Dennis Doughty Mitchell family of Williamson County Illinois Hello! In the 1910 census for Williamson County, Marion, Illinois is a family listed on 914 Fair Street. The name on the census for head of household is Maravilla Mitchell 41 years old, she is one of my gg Aunts. Maravilla Doughty was was married to Winfield Scott Mitchell in Corinth, Illinois. Winfield Scott Mitchell and Maravilla E. Doughty-Mitchell are both buried in Shiloh Cem., outside of Corinth, Illinois. Maravilla died in 1950 and Winstead might of died in Union County, Anna in the late 20's. The below children are listed in the household in Marion Illinois: Thomas 23 Roy 19 Henry 16 Oscar 15 Carl 11 Walter 9 Edgar 7 I am searching for anyone with connections to this family. Please contact me at yidman@aol.com Thanks, Dennis Doughty yidman@aol.com
Thomas Blake Looking for any information anyone can provide re. a Thomas Blake of Williamson County. I believe he died in early-mid 1970's Thanks ufo_on_a_broom@juno.com
Armes Family I am looking for a John Henery Armes. He was married to a Betty Jewel Prater in Piggot, AR on Nov. 24, 1945. I think they divorced in 1948. They had one son John Everett Armes. He was born on Dec. 18, 1946. Anyone with info please contact me at renna1261@juno.com. Thank you for your help. Mindi renna1261@juno.com
Russell Genealogy Mary Eaton Russell, wife of Caswell Russell were in the 1860 census. He remarried in 1869. Were they devorced? Phil Russell pwr1134@aol.com
Caplinger In our research we have come across Allice Caplinger. we cannot tie her to our Caplingers in Williamson County. Any help? Jack Moore Bulverde Texas k5cc@gvtc.com
Harris I am looking for any information on a Stephen W. Harris that married an Annabell Smith. He had a son by the name of Arvel S. Harris, my father. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you, Gary S. Harris gsh@shawneelink.net
Gravesite of Ines Jessie Coleman Trying to locate the gravesite of my aunt, Ines Jessie Coleman who passed away in the late 20's. ibtod@vcn.com
Arthur Chitty I am looking for an obit for Arthur Chitty around 1950 possibly. He was hit and killed by a cement truck going to school. Could have happened in Johnson Co also. He was High School teacher and believe the principle at one time. Thanks Pat Ramsey Chitty pattyc@jcn.net
WILLIAMSON COUNTY SURNAMES I'M RESEARCHING Moulton, Jackson, Slaughter, Green, McBride, McGill, Greer, Stanley, Ward and many more related names. patstaley@ync.net
McKinney Chapel Cemetery I would like to obtain an inventory of the people buried in McKinney Chapel Cemetery. Does anyone have one that they could share?? Thanks! patstaley@ync.net
Ragsdales of Williamson Co TN Daniel Ragsdale,born abt 1788 in NC moved to TN and married Margaret Hewton in 1811. Their children were: William J.-Malinda-Dicey-Jane-Polly and Harvey H. I need to know what the initial "H" stands for. I am hoping he is my great-grandfather but it all depends upon what this "H" stands for. Thanks for any help. sueragsendsley@yahoo.com
Benefield,Snell, Ollis, Huddleston, Kaufman Looking for family: grandmother:Dona Mae Sidona Huddleston B.18 Dec.1874 P.Jonesboro Ill ggrandmother. Margaret Delia Ollis b.24 May 1838 P.Marion Ill married ggrandfather:Christopher Columbs Benefield Jr B.Penn. married 12 Sep ggrandfather:Adam Kaufman b.25 Dec 1826 in Prussia married 21 Sept
1856 Alexander Co Ill. his daughter Mary E.Kaufman b.10 Nov 1872 in
Roberts, Joseph Searching for information on a Joseph Roberts, b. Illinos, Missouri??? He joined Co B 29th Illinois Infantry. khardin@htcomp.net
Herrin City Cemetery and Bush Cemetery I am looking for information found in both Herrin City Cemetery and also the cemetery at Bush (I can't think of the name). Herrin contains many of my relatives, and the Bush cemetery does also. I am looking for information on Hewlett's, Vaughn's, Tyner's, McCree's, Boardman's, etc. Do you know if any one has transcribed any of these cemeteries completely. I have checked some of the partial listings on the internet, but they contain none of my relatives even though I know they are buried there. I live in MO, and I can't get to these cemeteries to check. 455cid@nothnbut.net
Throgmorton, Conner, Corzine Searching for info on the Throgmorton,Conner, Corzine connection. My grandfather Louis Daniel Throgmorton married Mary Ann Corzine in 1918 in Piggott Arkansas. Mary's death cert. states she was born in Williamson County. Her parents were(?) William Riley Corzine and Nancy Carline Conner. Need confirmation of this and Nancy's parents. Sherry mrstroupe@aol.com
Twpships Caterville 1910 Could some tell what district Carteville is listed on 1910 census. Don't what district to search- need to look for a coupleof people tha lived in that area 1910 thanks for any help jjj@fidnet.com
Bolton Cemetery I have tried three times to post a query on your site and it is not accepted? I inquired thus: John W. and Mary W. Jones are buried in Bolton Cemetary in Williamson County, but I cannot find such a place listed. Is there a Bolton Cemetary and where is it located? Thanks, Renee Kkrrd@aol.com
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