POPE COUNTY

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Pope County Queries

JACO

27 Dec 1997

Deane Green

Am looking for any JACO from the line of Mary Ann DYER and John JACO. My grandfather was Cressie JACO, b. 1886 in Golconda, IL.

TILLERY

25 Dec 1997

Sonya Sparks

I'm searching for information on William TILLERY, age 46, (according to 1860 IL census for Pope County) his wife Temperance, age 39, and their children: Sarah A., age 14; Mary O., age 12; John F., age 10; Catherine, age 8; Letha E., age 4; Eliza, age 1. I know that Letha ended up moving later on and lived in Butler Co, MO. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

THAXTON

8 Dec 1997

Mary Agnes Hudson

I am looking for any person who can provide information about the family of Mary Catherine THAXTON, b. 26 March 1876 Golconda, Pope Co, IL, md 26 Oct 1896 to Robert Luke LEDBETTER, first child Mary Belle Ledbetter, would have been born in Golconda. The family moved to Missouri from IL about 1904.

RAGAN/REAGAN/RAGON

3 Dec 1997

Michael W. Ragan

I'm looking for info on my RAGAN family in Pope Co, IL. My 2g-grandfather was Isaiah RAGAN (1842, OH - 1877, Eddyville, IL) he's buried in the Sulpher Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Any help would be appreciated.

WEAVER; LEONARD

2 Dec 1997

Jim Woodyard

Seeking any information or connections with John Clarindian WEAVER, b. 1868 in Pope Co, IL, md. Margaret Ellen LEONARD in 1891. Parents of John were Francis and Martha WEAVER. Martha supposedly died in Stockton, MO at the age of 93. It is understood that there were 3 other sons, Sam, Arthur and Jim. It is not known when WEAVER family relocated from IL to MO but John and family relocated to Montague Co, TX in 1906.

MITCHELL

2 Dec 1997

Carl D. Mitchell

Am looking for ancestors of Jessy Alexander MITCHELL, born in Pope Co. early 1880. Father died late 1879 or early 1880, also named Jessy MITCHELL? Thank you for any help.

MAHLER; KERLEY


22 Nov 1997
Greg Simmons

I am looking for information on a Lewis MAHLER and Srna KERLEY. They lived in Elizabethtown, Hardin Co, in 1850, shortly after they moved to Flatwoods community where they died. Lewis was from Germany and was an animal Doctor.
The Children's names were: (1) Augusta MAHLER (2) Cynthia Louise MAHLER (3) Lafayette Ferdinand MAHLER (4) Arsula MAHLER (5) Francis MAHLER (6) Mary Brummite MAHLER
Any help would be welcome.

DODDS


21 Nov 1997
Sarah Parmley

Freeman E. DODD born 1885, died 1963 New Salem Pope Co., IL. wife Irene T.
F.C. DODDS, wife Nettie C., children: Orval Bernaise DODDS b. 22 Nov 1908, d. 11 April 1911; Julia , d. June 1914 New Salem, Pope County, IL
i am researching my GGrandfather Jackson DODDS, b. 1819 in Alabama. He lived many years in Saline Co, IL. I believe this is another branch of the family. Sarah Norman Parmley, 9728 Pine St. Micco, FL 32976-3135

SCOTT; BRENTON; HOUSE; CAVITT; RUSSELL; NEELY


7 Nov 1997
Beth Scott

I am researching the family of John SCOTT and Matilda BRENTON. They lived in the Hamletsburg area. Children include Edward Wiley SCOTT (1867-1916, School Director and Justice of the Peace) who married Cordelia Clyde HOUSE (1875-1908, dau of James L. [Baptist Minister] and Arkansas Darnell), Haynes SCOTT, Will SCOTT, John SCOTT who married Josie, Elmer SCOTT, Laura Scott Sish, and Isa Dora SCOTT (died 1924) who married Sam W. NEELY. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

ALFORD, WATKINS


6 Nov 1997
Debbie Furman
P.O. Box 1253
Vienna, IL 62995

Looking for information on James Nathan WATKINS and Sarah ALFORD (Alfred)....Lived in Pope County early 1900's....any info will be appreciated....I am their granddaughter.

AUSTIN


4 Nov 1997
Kay Austin

We are looking for info on a Samuel AUSTIN (born approx 1780-1790) who paid road tax in 1826 for the James A. Whiteside's Road District in Pope County. We know of three sons and their families in Pope County but can not find any info on the father. He is believed to have come to IL from Ohio and may have been married to a lady named Charity. Any help would be appreciated.

JACOBS


21 Oct 1997
David Jacobs

Seeking information on John J. Jacobs, b. in IL Sept 1857. Married to Etha Elizabeth India in 1880. She was b. March 1858 in IL. Children were: Edward Arthur b. 1880, James R b. 1882; William C b. 1887; Henry C b. 1889; Leva L b. 1891; Ada M. b 1895; Bertha A. b. 1899. John's mother and father were both born in TN. The family lived in Pope Co where most of the children were born. They then moved to McClure, Alexander Co, IL.

CRABB; STURGILL; NUTT/McNUTT

16 Oct 1997

Mary Ellen Ledford

Can anyone help with families of Charles Asberry CRABB born 1865 Pope Co, IL, md. 28 Sep 1885 Agnes A. STURGILL, b. 1866. Charles was son of Thomas Wesley CRABB and Rachel NUTT/McNUTT.

What happened to this family? Would love to know names of their children and/or grandchildren. Did they remain in Pope Co, IL or did family possibly go to Oregon? Thanks for any help.

FOOTE; CONNOR; VANCE

2 Oct 1997

Cheryl Saforek

I am looking for information on Mary Candace CONNOR (DOB 28 Jun 1847) she married Washinton Irving FOOTE in Pope County on 13 Apr 1865, at the age of 18.
Mary was born in Jefferson Co, IL and appears on 1850, 1860 census for Jefferson Co. Believe her parents were Lafayette and Susan CONNOR.
I believe they might have moved to Pope County after the 1860 census. Mary and Washington Irving FOOTE remained in Pope County until their deaths.
Also on the 1850 & 1860 census in surname VANCE appears and would like to know the connection to the CONNOR family.
Anyone searching these surnames I would like to compare information.

COFFEE; STOCKTON

22 Sept 1997

Peggy Barta

My Great Grandmother, Sarah Elizabeth COFFEE was born in Golconda, IL in 1873. She married a Joseph STOCKTON, don't have any dates and I'm not sure if they married in IL or not. At some time they moved to Poplar Bluff, MO. My grandmother Chloe STOCKTON was born there in 1891. They eventually moved to Indiana. Great grandmother Sarah remarried to Joe GRIFFITH and she died in 1948. Any information on any of the names mentioned would be appreciated.

NELSON; ROLAND

17 Sep 1997

Norma Karter

I'm looking for George Henry NELSON b. 1846 in TN. He married Sarah Rebecca Almeda ROLAND in Pope County IL 1 Jan 1866. Sarah was born 1849.
In 1863 they were in Mineral Springs, Pope Co. They moved to Missouri in 1879. They had the following children: Ivy Nora, Ambrose Valentine, Saline Elen, Francis Bison, Lula Emily, Willey May, Berty Naris, Thomas Edward, Stella May and Mary Almeda.

DEARMAN/DERMAN; VAUGHN; ASBELL; ROSE; MCMURPHY; COLLIER

31 Aug 1997

Randall L. Kincaid

Mother born H. Averil COLLIER, Lusk Township, to Harry Freeman COLLIER and Verla Ilene McMURPHY. Hi to all cousins. Seek to establish a surname as DEARMAN or DERMAN or DURMAN. In 1893 Portrait/Biographical Review, gg-gm Margaret VAUGHN HOGG COLLIER's mother is Keziah DERMAN. In 1860 census, given name looks like "Zaum.." Brother, Joseph, surname looks like DEARMAN. Any help? Also want to hear from descendants of Merriel ASBELL and Sarah POTTS. Anyone indexed the Asbell cemtery and has?

ROGERS; ELLIS

27 Aug 1997

D. Henson

I am looking for the parents of Susan Jane ROGERS. She married Lewis Cass ELLIS, 5 Mar 1874, probably in the Golconda area. Any help much appreciated.

AUSTIN

11 Aug 1997

Ed & Kay Austin

We need help locating parents of William Harrison AUSTIN (b. 7 Jan 1815; d. 8 Aug 1846) and his brothers Joshua Bailey; Thomas Jefferson; & John. William Harrison AUSTIN married Kissiah PARMLEY (b. 22 Sept 1813; d. 19 Oct 1876) in Pope County on 7 Oct 1833. They had seven children (youngest, Samuel AUSTIN, was born after William Harrison died). Believe William Harrison & one of his brothers served in the Black Hawk Campaign of 1832 as privates under Capt. James N. Clark's Company, 3rd Regiment, 1st Brigade, Illinois Volunteers. Any info you have will be of use I am sure.

PRATT; FOX; GIBSON

10 Aug 1997

Brenda Brockman

Jesse Richardson PRATT, b. 1804 in TN. Pope Co. Land Deed 1835 shows Jesse R. PRATT, date 1835. He was in Blackhawk War, Capt. Bunn's Co, 2nd Regiment, 1st Brigade, Illinois Mounted Volunteers as a First Sergeant. Jesse was married to (1) Frankie FOX and (2) Elizabeth GIBSON Moved to Missouri after the Blackhawk War. Was a minister and Capt. in Civil War. Would appreciate any and all info on Pratt and/or Fox.

JACOBS

8 AUG 1997

David Jacobs

I am researching the JACOBS family and have a 1900 Alexander County census showing my ggrandfather, John J. JACOBS, b. ? Sep 1857 was married to ETHA (Maiden name believed to be INDIA) b. ? Mar 1858. This family moved from Pope County to Alexander County. My grandfather, Edward A. JACOBS, was reportedly born in Pope County in March 1880. I do not know when or where either of them died or where they are buried. The children of this couple were Edward A.; James R.; William C.; Henry C.; Ada M.; and Bertha A. JACOBS.

ANDERSON

6 Aug 1997

Timothy L. Mills

Tim Mills is looking for geneology info re: Benjamin F. ANDERSON, a co. judge in Golconda during the early half of this century.

COSTELLO; McNEW

29 Jul 1997

Laurie Costello Brandt

Looking for any info on these names. James and Jane McNEW, Charles and Nancy Parlee JACKSON McNEW, Homer and Lula COSTELOW and Dora HERRINGTON. All in Pope county 1840-now. Thank You!!

SIMMONS; MORRIS

29 Jul 1997

Gregory Simmons

I am looking for any information on Rebecca MORRIS born 1 Apr 1825 in IL. Married Richard N. SIMMONS on 8 Apr 1842. They lived in Pope county and can be found in the 1860-1880 census. They had 10 children:
1. Thomas J. SIMMONS born 27 Apr 1843
2. Brille Ann SIMMONS born 3 Sep 1845
Wilford F. SIMMONS born 21 Jun 1848
Sarah J. SIMMONS born 10 Oct 1850
Peter Ford SIMMONS born 24 Feb 1853 (my great grandfather)
William Esau SIMMONS born 29 Jul 1855
Permela Angeline SIMMONS born 30 Jun 1858
Druzilla C. SIMMONS born 6 Jun 1861
Richard N. SIMMONS born 1 Dec 1863
Lafayette SIMMONS born 5 Mar 1866
They may have lived near Golconda Illinois in Pope County.

BRIDGES; SLANKARD

24 Jul 1997

Lou Bridges

I am looking for the BRIDGES family who had a daughter who married Andrew Jackson SLANKARD. Her name was Sarah BRIDGES. I am wanting to know more about her family. Guilford BRIDGES was born in NC in 1811. I think the BRIDGES in Pope Co were from NC. I would like to know more about the BRIDGES in Pope Co.

MOYERS; HANNA

24 Jul 1997

Kay Bunton

I am trying to prove that George Washington MOYERS is the son of George Wiley and Polly WENDELL MOYERS. Can anyone help?
Also I need proof that Maggie HANNA was the daughter of George Wiley and Polly WENDELL MOYERS. Thanks.

STEAGALL; HAWKINS

19 Jul 1997

Stan Devin

I am researching the surnames of STEAGALL and HAWKINS. The HAWKINS surname actually consisted of two different families which were joined by Henry HAWKINS and Mary Jane HAWKINS. The STEAGALL surname centers on a James Raymond STEAGALL and his relations. Thank you. Genealogy Homepage

DOCTORMAN

7 Jul 1997

Carol L. Switzer Dean

Would like to contact any descendants of Adam DOCTORMAN & Mary Ann ENNEST with the idea of sharing information. Looking for information on Frederick DOCTORMAN father of Adam and on parents of Mary Ann ENNEST. Thank you.

LOCKERBY

7 Jul 1997

Carol L. Switzer Dean

Am looking for the father and maiden name of mother of James LOCKERBY b. 1831, IL; George L. LOCKERBY b. 1834 Williamson Co, IL; John Lewis LOCKERBY b 23 Mar 1838, Williamson Co, IL; Elijah Franklin LOCKERBY b 6 Feb 1840 Pope Co, IL; and Joab McCoy LOCKERBY b 30 May 1843, Pope Co, IL. Their mother's given name was Lydia. She md 2nd in 1853 Henry FREEMAN. Thank you.

WITT; HUFFMAN; PENNY

1 Jul 1997

Linda Stevens

I'm looking for any information on Preston and Pleasant WITT, both born in 1819 in Pope Co, IL (twins). Preston WITT married Harriet Ann HUFFMAN in 1839 in Greens Co, IL.
The father of Preston and Pleasant WITT is John WITT. Mother: Ellender PENNY, b. 1782 in Roane Co, NC. Any information on any of these folks would be appreciated.

RUSHING

30 Jun 1997
Kim Peters

John Tyler Thomas RUSHING moved to Golconda, Illinois from KY in 1881. He was a Baptist minister, died 5 May 1929, and is buried in the Old City Cemetery in Golconda, according to my info. John's niece Tabitha Agnes RUSHING (Talitha, Tallitha) daughter of his twin brother who died in 1873 may have travelled with the family to Golconda from Crittenden County, KY. Trying to locate any reference to Tabitha Agnes RUSHING associated with the John Tyler Thomas RUSHING family in Golconda. Thanks.

RODGERS; HOPKINS; LAUDERDALE; BEAZLEY

25 June 1997
Corey Trautvetter

Seeking any information on my ggrandfather, James Edward RODGERS, born in or near Golconda on 8 April 1872. According to some information, James' parents were Houston RODGERS and Samantha HOPKINS. James also possibly had a brother named Sherman RODGERS, and either a sister or an aunt that married a LAUDERDALE. James later moved to Texas, married Mary Anna BEAZLEY, and lived in Paducah, Cottle County, Texas. He died in Hobbs, New Mexico, on 8 Aug 1949. Thanks for any help!

ARMSTRONG; STEINKAMP

25 June 1997

Mark and Mary Evers

I am trying to find information on two families that were thought to be in Pope Co, IL

1. Simon ARMSTRONG was listed in the 1820 census, but I need to know information about his wife and other children beside Royal Hasting ARMSTRONG.

2. The family of STEINKAMP that had 2 daughters by the name of Bertha Etta and Minnie, supposedly they were born in Pope Co around 1900.

STIFF; DONAHOO; CONLEY; WARD; JOHNSON; TAYLOR;JENNINGS; CORDER

24 June 1997

Gerald Lewis

The families I am researching are: Elbert Milton STIFF who married Minerva DONAHOO, John J. CONLEY who married Susan WARD, John T. Johnson who married Nancy Paralee TAYLOR, and Benjamin Frank JENNINGS who married Matilda J. CORDER. Anyone interested in these families please contact me.

SHUFFLEBARGER; CARVEL

14 Jun 1997

Ruth Hunt

Seeking information on Sarah Ann SHUFFLEBARGER who married William W. CARVEL 28 August, year and location unknown . She kept telling the census taker that she was born in PA. Most of the SHUFFLEBARGERS gave their birthplace as VA or Pope County. Does anyone know who her parents were? I would also like to find out the location and year she md. She died 1 Mar 1894 and is buried at the Glendale Methodist Church Cemetery on Rt. 145.
Would appreciate any information on either family. Thanks.
Ruth Hunt P.O. Box 242 Metropolis, IL 62960

LACKEY; COPELAND

10 Jun 1997

Norman Davis

Would like to know if anyone knows about any LACKEY families living in Pope County between 1815 and 1849. I am looking for a marriage between William C. COPELAND/COPLEN b. 1815 and Mary (Polly) Ann LACKEY b. 1818 in Illinois. William and Mary Lackey COPELAND were in Grayson Co, TX by 1851. I located a book in Sherman, Texas that states that there was a George W. LACKEY living in Grayson Co, Texas in 1860 and that his children were born in Pope Co, IL? if true.

CROTSEN/CROTSER; ROBINSON; TYNER

4 June 1997

Sherry Smith-Stanford

Looking for info on Robert CROTSEN/CROTSER married Joan ROBINSON 27 Nov 1862 in Pope Co. Claude Crotser married Mary TYNER 5 Mar 1895 in Pope Co. Thank you.

MODGLIN, SLANKARD, STOKES,PALMER

3 June 1997

Betty Winn

Searching for information on John C. MODGLIN who married Nancy Elizabeth SLANKARD in Pope County 7 Feb 1861. They had a daughter Martha A. b. 1862 in Pope Co. Martha A. md Loyd Henry STOKES 4 Apr 1880 in Pope Co. Martha and Loyd had two children, Lula E. STOKES who md Henry SLANKARD 8 Jan 1901 at Temple Hill, Pope Co, IL; Mary STOKES who md Oscar PALMER 1 May 1904 at Unionville, Massac Co, IL. Can anyone help me find the parents of John C. MODGLIN and Nancy Elizabeth SLANKARD? Also when they were born and when and where they died?

BELCHER

30 May 1997

Julie Lessard302 Nathey St., Niceville, FL 32578

I am the granddaughter of Blaine Belcher of Brownfield, IL. She died in early 1945 or so, I am very interested in any information about her. Her father's name was James BELCHER, she lived with her father - from what I've heard. She left 4 children, one of whom is my mother Deloris Hudson, she was born in Brownfield, IL, 14 June 1942. I would love to see her obituary or know where she is buried. Any information would be appreciated.

RANDOLPH

29 May 1997

Greg Randolph

Looking for RANDOLPH family of Pope County. Newton RANDOLPH born 1863 in Pope County, son of Samuel R. and Mary (Roberts) RANDOLPH. Newton married Amanda E. CREED, born 1860 in Pope County, dau of David and Martha (Reed) CREED. Need to know their children. Also have a Nathaniel E. RANDOLPH and a Rial M. RANDOLPH. Thank you.

BELFORD

29 May 1997

Charlotte Walden

I am trying to determine where William BELFORD b. 1789 and his wife Elizabeth DANIELS b. 1795 were born. I also have many other very old family lines I am researching. Cummins, Cullum, Penny, Modglin, Carter, Vaughn, Rose. Any information will be appreciated.

BLATTER; BOOSE

25 May 1997

Vivian Drake

I have information on the BLATTER and BOOSE family I'd like to share with others. My Ggrandfather Henry BLATTER m. to Stephania BOOSE. Their daughter Fanny BLATTER was my grandmother. She married Charles Lewis GIRTHENS. They were in Golconda, Pope Co. (Waltersburg) in the early 1800's.

DURAN

16 May 1997

Marlene Duran Barnett

Family name DURAN from Pope Co., IL. John DURAN, wife Rhoda Ann RIGGS, married 12 Oct 1826 in Ohio, went to IL in 1832. Have much info on them, back to Mathew DURAN born 1747 in England. Looking for Henry RAYBURN & Mary WHITE, parents of Mary who married Moses R DURAN, 1861. Have some RAYBURN history, but nothing on WHITE. Want info on REYNOLDS & ARNOLD - daughters husbands. Others looking for these names?

HARPER

16 May 1997

Jack Daniels

I am looking for information on Sharlotta HARPER, born March 1880 in Pope County, and her parents Joseph P. HARPER b. 1848 in VA, and Mary Elizabeth (no maiden name). Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!

LAUDERDALE

2 May 1997

Cindy L. Skiles Frie

I am researching the LAUDERDALE family. I am descended from John L. LAUDERDALE & Pheobe REECE. Would love to exchange information with anyone researching this line.

HATHAWAY; WILLIAMS

2 May 1997

Cindy L. Skiles Frie

I am descended from Hannah Mahala HATHAWAY (b. ca 1811) and Josiah WILLIAMS (b. 20 Mar 1808). I am trying to locate Hannah's parents. Did this family also live in Montgomery Co, KY along with the family of Josiah's?

KILLOUGH

2 May 1997

Ben Gantt

Seeking parent so Elizabeth C. KILLOUGH, b 24 Jan 1815, probably in Kentucky, d. 8 May 1886 in Tarrant Co., TX, married Martin Phillip SCOTT(1805/10-1869). His father, Joshua SCOTT (ca.1760/3-1825), moved to Pope Co, IL Territory about 1814 and lived there until his death in 1825. It seems logical that Martin Phillip would have met, and probably married, Elizabeth KILLOUGH in, or near, Pope Co. Happy to exchange information with any interested researcher.

HAZEL; ISAAC; TERRY; PALMER; MAYNOR

2 MAY 1997

Dawn Hazel Maue

I am looking for information regarding these family names. All of which are located around the area of Eddyville. I am descendent of these families. I have some information on these families that I would be willing to share with others.

HUTTON

28 APR 1997

Jan D Smyth

Looking for William and Delia HUTTON who moved to Pope Co. from Franklin Co, TN, in 1859. Does anyone have any information on them? His son, Alexander HUTTON, was in the 29th IL Inf & died 11 Mar 1862. Any help would be appreciated.

WILLIAMS

28 Apr 1997

Frank&Rachel Williams

Looking for parents of Williams S.WILLIAMS, b. 10 Oct 1821, IL; d 5 Feb 1872, Pope Co, IL; married 1st Sarah Ann WRIGHT, b. 22 Dec 1820, IL; d. abt. 1860-1863. Both buried at New Liberty Cemetery, Pope Co, IL. Children: Amos, James, Joel, John L., William P., Thomas, Green B. Married 2nd Emily Ann PALMER 11 Oct 1863. Any information would be appreciated.

GANN

27 Apr 1997

Deborah Harrison

Looking for info on William GANN, b. 1820-28 TN, who appears in the 1860 Pope Co. census with children Madison/Mattison b. 1845, Lavina b. 1847, Jerome b. 1849, Fanny b. 1850, Nancy b. 1852, and Arminta b. 1854, all children born in TN. Unable to locate this family in the 1850 TN census. Does anyone know this family?

SLANKARD

27 Apr 1997

Dan Slankard

I am searching for information on George SLANKARD who settled in Pope County between 1810 and 1818. Any land grant or cemetery information would be especially appreciated.

I am also seeking information on his son Jacob, who I believe fought in the Black Hawk War. Either this Jacob or his son another Jacob then migrated to White County where I have lots of information to share.

BARKER; THACKER

24 Apr 1997

Jim Landrum

BARKER: I am interested in tracing the descendants of James R. BARKER and Lucinda THACKER BARKER who married in Pope County. I believe he may have been County Clerk or Recorder at one time. They were still in Pope County in 1904.

WALKER; FORD; GAGE

24 Apr 1997

Yvonne M. Randolph

Looking for info on W. Newton WALKER born abt. 1828 in TN and died in 1867 in Pope County. Newton was married to Louisa J. FORD and their son, Thomas M. WALKER, was born 1 Jan 1850 in Pope County. Thomas married Caroline GAGE, the daughter of Charles & Nancy GAGE, on 13 May 1869 in Pope County

HOGG, THACKER, RAMSEY

23 Apr 1997

Luann

Researching the surnames HOGG, THACKER, and RAMSEY. My ggrandfather was Francis HOGG, son of Francis R. HOGG and Aquilla WOMACK CARTER. Francis was born approximately 1827, d. 1902 in Pope County. He married Mary (Polly) THACKER after 1850. Mary was the daughter of Anderson and Sarah THACKER. Mary was born 1835 and died after Sept. 1870. They had 6 children, Hannah, Aquilla, Thomas Jefferson, Sarah, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington HOGG (my grandfather). George was born 5 May 1877 and died 26 Mar 1964 in Dunklin Co., MO. George married Mary Georgia Ann RAMSEY 7 Jan 1904 in Pope County. Would love to exchange info with anyone researching the above surnames.

MOYERS

19 Apr 1997

Kay Bunton

Researching George and Polly Wendell Moyers, George and America Hawke Moyers, and Samuel Hawke. If anyone has any info on any of these people, please correspond. I have quite a bit of info that I would be glad to share.

BELL

19 Apr 1997

Gary Forsee

Looking for anyone researching Thomas Bell, born TN, wife was Delilah Dalton Ewing. They had fourteen children and lived in Pope County their entire married life. I am also interested in Phoebe Heiler (Hyler) Wiles who married their son, George Washingtion Bell. George was my ggrandfather and he and his wife Phoebe moved to Carroll County, AR after the Civil War.

SCOTT

15 Apr 1997

Ben Gantt

Seeking burial site (so we can get RW marker) and family information on Joshua SCOTT (ca. 1760-1825). He came to IL Territory abt. 1814, served variously as J.P., Clerk of the County Courts, Judge of the Probate Court in Pope Co. and Postmaster of Ferguson's Ferry, IL Territory. He & wife, Jane, were charter members of the First Presbyterian Church of Golconda. He died Oct. 1825 but we don't know where he is buried; he once owned 540 ac. in Sec 24, T 12 S, R 8 E on the Ohio River in Hardin Co. Will exchange info with anyone interested.

ALLEN; ABBOTT; BOSWELL; ABBTS; HALL

14 Apr 1997

Jonathan Abbott

Can anyone identify any of the following taken from Pope Co, IL, Marriage Bks. ALLEN, Marshall to ABBOTT, Miss Elizabeth 30 May 1832 - BOSWELL, Jonathan to ABBTS, Mrs. Martha M. 20 Sep 1860 - ABBOTT, Robert B. to HALL, Mary Jane 3 May 1862.

WALLIS

13 Apr 1997

Wayne Langston

Researching Nathan WALLIS who died Jul 1852, Pope Co., IL.
Trying to locate descendants from this family. Do you know anyone researching this family? They left Graves Co., KY after 1850. Any help appreciated.

ROSE

9 April 1997

Eva J. Hall

ROSE Family: Henry ROSE migrated to IL territory before it was a state.
He settled in the part that is now Pope County. With him were some of his sons, Elbert, Pleasant, & Thoms and their families and possibly more of the family. They migrated from GA thrrough TN and KY to Pope Co.

In one of these families there were 3 siblings. Thomas (b:1812), James (b.1814) & Jane (b.1818) that eventually migrated to Washington Co., AR apparently alone. In their military records, Thomas & James state they were born in Pope Co. Which of these ROSE families were their parents? What caused those 3 to leave the family and go to AR where they all married?


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