Christian County, Illinois

Posted Queries for April thru May 1998



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CHITWOOD, FOSTER, HOLLINSHEAD, LAND, SCHUMACHER, SPEER, TODD, WILBURN posted by Otto K. Land on Thursday, April 2, 1998

In 1925 Caleb Cope SPEER, Jr. died and was buried in the Assumption Cemetery in Christian County Illinois.  He married Mary Jane SCHUMACHER on 14 December 1879.  They had three children: William Lee, Arthur Powell, Minnie May.  The father of Caleb, Jr. is buried in "Huda Chitwood Cemetery" in Reynolds County Missouri.  Caleb, Sr. second marriage was to Arta Malissa (WILBURN) CHITWOOD.  I am trying to locate the burial site of Harriet LAND who is Caleb, Jr. mother. Harriet LAND married Caleb Cope SPEER in Washington County Missouri (date unknown).  Caleb and Harriet had four children; William, Laura, Caleb Jr. All help and leads would be most appricated.  If you know of any SPEER in Christian County please have them contact me.  I am willing to share all information.  Harriet LAND is my g-g-Aunt the daughter of John LAND and Lucy FOSTER who came to America in 1849 and settled in Washington County Missouri.  I am also trying to locate thier burial site.  You may contact me at 2950 Cashew Court, Fairfield, CA 94533-1473 or e-mail at [email protected]

BOORD, SHARP posted by George Henry Sharp on Thursday, April 2, 1998

I am trying to get some information about Christian County. My GR-Gr-Gr-Grandfather-William Clay SHARP, Sr. lived in Mount Auburn area with his wife Louisiana BOORD SHARP. They had a son,my Gr-Gr Grandfather William Clay SHARP ,Jr. His son William Harrison SHARP had a son my grandfather Henry Clay SHARP. All were born in Mount Auburn. I finally find a map to show me where Mt. Auburn is located. I would like some infomation about this time from 1839 when William and Louisiana SHARP were married in Edgar County,  to about 1897 when Henry was born. Thanks for any information that might be available for me To look at on the net

HALL, WEIR posted by William K. Hall on Wednesday, April 8, 1998

I am interested in finding out any information about my gr gf Thomas Douglas HALL who came to Illinois and Christian Co. (near Pana, I believe) to avoid the unpleasantries during the Civil War.  He and his family fled from Polk Co. Missouri during the early 1860s along with John WEIR and his family.  It is believed that the two families came up to Christian Co. to stay with relatives of John WEIR.  They remained in Illinois until the war was over.  The HALLs tended to have southern sympathies and at least one of TDH's sons fought for the confederacy. Any information on WEIR families and/or HALLs in the county during the Civil War would be most appreciated.  Thomas Douglas HALL's wife was named Telitha Emmarine WEIR.  Any help gratefully received.  Thanks.

MILLIGAN posted by Ted Harry Wood on Thursday, April 9, 1998

Need information on any MILLIGAN, also information on Milligan Cemetery. thank you

ACHENBACH, ARBOGAST, GESELL, MORGAN, NEU posted by Cheryl Stogdell on Thursday, April 9, 1998

ACHENBACH, ARBOGAST, GESELL, MORGAN, NEU I am in the process of completing a 47 year old genealogy project for my great aunt.  I would like to know if anyone has any information on the above names.  I have most of the information I need, however the dates I am finding have some discrepancies.  I certainly would appreciate any information or leads into the above families, especially around the Christian County area.  Thank you!

CUTLER posted by Sandy McSpadden on Friday, April 10, 1998

I would like to exchange info with anyone researching the Cassius CUTLER family of Pana, IL.

HELMS posted by Marolin Stempson on Monday, April 13, 1998

Simeon HELMS (b. 1832 in Ohio) Name of wife is unknown.  She was born in Ireland and died about 1869.  They had two daughters: Laura (b. 1860) and Mary (aka Molly), b. 05 Oct. 1866 in Taylorville, Christian, Illinois, d. 06 July 1953 in Denver, Colorado.  I am interested in locating the name of Simeon's wife.

ALLEN, AYERS, ELLIOTT posted by Suzanna Wells on Tuesday, April 14, 1998

Searching for the descendants of Elicum/Elikum AYERS.  dau. Clara who mar. Richard ELLIOTT 1871 Clinton Co, OH, was living in Pana, IL, in 1877 when her father died.  Also, a sister Emma was living there.  Other AYERS or ALLEN descendants may have been living there since they always seemed to go in groups.

KETCHUM, ROBBINS posted by Terri R. Smith on Friday, April 17, 1998

I am looking for info. on the ROBBINS family who was in Christian co. from at least 1820's thru 1845.  George Washington ROBBINS was born August 04, 1822 and married March 03, 1842 in Taylorville, Christian co. to Isabella KETCHUM the daughter of Peter R. KETCHUM.  Peter moved on to San Saba, TX about 1850, and George & Isabella also moved  from IL to  TX>Dallas Co 1850, Medina Co 1860, Caldwell Co 1870, 1880, 1900,  George and Isabella died in San Saba Co., in 1905&1906  respectively. I need to know about George's family in Christian Co., the 1830 Census names a William ROBBINS as head of household.

KELLOGG, SHUPERT posted by Chris on Friday, April 17, 1998

George Washington KELLOGG was born on 1 Aug 1864 in Ill (possibly Christian county).  We believe he was an orphan at a young age.  Later he married Sarah Ellen SHUPERT and they had the following children: Guy, Ernest, George, Paul, Nina, and Pearl. We are trying to find the names of his parents. We do not have a birth record.  Any information is appreciated. Thanks in advance.    Chris & Linda

WHITESIDE posted by Richard Groharing on Wednesday, April 22, 1998

I am searching for info regarding General Samuel WHITESIDE, to include name of wife, descendants, and burial place.

POWELL posted by Kerry L. Moos on Sunday, May 3, 1998

I am searching for the first name of my g-g-g grandfather whose last name is POWELL.  His wife's name was Sarah. They were originally from Albany, New York and settled in Christian County between 1850 - 1860.  I believe they settled in Taylorville.  By 1870, Sarah POWELL had moved to Stark County, Illinois.  She is listed on the 1870 Stark County Census with her children. Is it possible that his first name was Charlesworth?  Is this the same Charlesworth POWELL who was a member of Co. H, 14th Illinois Infantry? Any help is appreciated.

BAUGHMAN, BOND, HOUSLEY, ZINK posted by Joan Snyder on Thursday, May 7, 1998

Looking for BAUGHMAN & ZINK in the 1850's, BOND and HOUSLEY 1830's.

HAYES posted by Patricia Hayes Cook on Friday, May 15, 1998

I am searching for information concerning the parents of Abram HAYES. He is buried in Oak Hill cemetery, having died in May, 1927. He was born in 1867 or 1868 in Grayson County, KY. Can anyone help? Thank you very much. Sincerely, Pat Cook

VANDEVEER posted by Lester D. Vandeveer on Friday, May 15, 1998

I'm doing family history on the VANDEVEER name.  My great grandfather's brother's, came to Christian county from Ind. in the 18oo's.  What I'm trying to find out is why the name VANDEVEER was put on the Taylorville High School, and what his name was.  I have most of the history up to 1960, but none about the School's Name. 

NAYLOR, WALDEN posted by David Temple on Monday, May 18, 1998

I am looking for information on Samuel C. WALDEN and Hannah (Sarah) NAYLOR Walden. Married in Ohio they moved to Christian County in about 1870. Children where Mary B. born 29 Nov. 1860, William R. born 28 Dec. 1862, Lizze A. born 16 Feb. 1867, Nora Jane born 24 June 1869 married G. W. Tetley, John E. born 19 May 1872, and Benjamin C. born 27 Oct. 1875. I am will to share information.

COOK posted by Patricia Hayes Cook on Tuesday, May 26, 1998

Looking for information concerning William T. COOK. He was born 8/19/1832.

ADAMS, PARRISH posted by Jo Murray on Tuesday, May 26, 1998

Looking for information on Joseph Clarence ADAMS (b. 14 July 1866) between 1900 and 1910. Wife is Ida Lee PARRISH

HOLBEN, MABRY posted by Peggy Kolm on Tuesday, May 26, 1998

I am looking for information about my great great grandmother Gertrude "Gertie" S. P. HOLBEN b1881 Edinburg, Christian Co. d. 1963 married to Isaac Paris "Pete" MABRY ( b 1879 d.1949).  Were living in Pana in 1919. Thanks for any information.

CURRIE, GEORGE, JERNIGAN posted by Cheryl C. Huff on Friday, May 29, 1998

Gabriel R. JERNIGAN born NC 1802 moved to Bear creek, Taylorville, Christian County 1835. Lewis H. JERNIGAN, born TN 1808, moved also to Bear Creek, Taylorville, christian County 1836. Lewis married Sally CURRIE in TN. Mary J. JERNIGAN, born 1845, Christian County, Her parents were William and Margaret JERNIGAN. William was bron, 1828 maybe in TN. Mary married William GEORGE, 1862, christian County. Who were Mary's siblings and is Lewis H. JERNIGAN the father of William?

MILLIGAN, WADKINS, WIDICK, WYDICK posted by Ted Harry Wood on Sunday, May 31, 1998

Looking for any information on WADKINS, Married a MILLIGAN , had a daughter Margart b. 1832 Christian Co d. 1912 Saline Co NE, and she married Joesph WIDICK (WYDICK)

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