WILLIAMSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS
(BRICK WALLS continued)

    INDEX
Jackson, Elizabeth Fulk Hilliard | Keelin-Jenkins | Kelley Family | Kelly, Alexander | Leach, Fount | Mayes, Richard Alexander | McArdle, Peter | McCormick, Marion F. | McCoy, George A. | McFarlin Family | McGowen, Alexander and Mary Polly | Merrell. Lafayette | Mollico, Lena (Russell) | Moody, John Anderson | Moore, Gladys | Morgan, George H. | Morris, Augusta S. | Murray, George W. | Parks, George | Parris, Ferrell | Pease, Francis Henry| Pleasant/Glenn/Greathouse Families | Phillips Family | Phillips, Zelma Ellen | Phillips, Calvin"Cad"Burnett and Louisa Chamness | Pulliam, John Lester | Raney Family | Rhea, Robert M. | Roberts Family | Shaw, Colon | Shelley, Eugene | Sexton Family | Short, Elisha F. | Sisk, Henry Freeman | Sizemore/Chew | Sizemore, Mary Jane Tennessee | Smith Cemetery on Spillway Road | Smith Family | Stephens Family | Summersett, Andrew | Taylor, Samuel Family | Tyner, Melvina Jane | Vinson, Lorene and Carl | Waldron, Noah | Walker, Lum and Susan | Walker Family | Williamson, Bealuh | Wilson, Allen H. and Myrtle Wilson Corder |

Adkins, Chitwood, Hahn, Phillips, Sexton, Smith Families
I am researching the ADKINS and SMITH. I am also trying to establish a connection to anyone that knows anything at all about the CHITWOOD family that lived in Johnston City in the 1940's and 50's and possibly thereafter. I am trying to connect them to the Scott County, TN Chitwoods. I am somehow related to them. I was born in Johnston City but moved away in 1948 and have just moved back to this area. I have some information on the families that migrated from the Ky-Tennessee border around Scott County, Tennessee to Williamson County in the early 20th century and I will gladly share information with anyone. I have information on the PHILLIPS, HAHN's, SEXTON's and many other families that lived in the Ferges-Jeffrey area during the war years that I will be glad to share.
Contact Edward Smith with any information.~8/20/02

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Carter, George Riley and Zelma Ellen Phillips
Looking for marriage of Zelma Ellen PHILLIPS and George Riley CARTER. (My mother & father) Believe married in Hurst. Believe by Rev. Sidwell? 1921 to 1927. Any info appreciated.
Contact Bob Carter with any information.~8/14/02

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I am researching any information on Elizabeth FULK HILLIARD JACKSON. She and her first husband (Isaac Hilliard) were living in Massac County when he was killed in a steam sawmill explosion. She then moved with her children, including my great grandfather Thomas, to Williamson County in the Crab Orchard/ New Dennison Area. Her parents Andrew and Jane (Caplinger) Fulk were also living in the area. She remarried to T.B. Jackson in Williamson county. I have found her marriage records. She had several more children and is buried along with her husband in Shed (Mt. Pleasant) cemetery near Crab Orchard. I would like to know when she died (she shares her husbands monument, his dates are listed but not hers). I would also like to know more of her background prior to 1863 when her husband died and she relocated. I would also like to contact any descendants that might have more information
Contact Denise (Hilliard) Peas with any information.~04/20/09

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I'm looking for the relatives of George Jeter b. abt. 1851 from Marion, Williamson, IL. He was married to a Barbara Thetford b. abt.1864 IL. Their children were Sarah, Ada, Holida, Jessie, and Cloid. Barbara died before 1900. Holida b. 18 Oct. 18885 and died abt. 1910 in a mining accident in Sothern Illinois somewhere. George's father was from Kentucky and mother from Tennessee. Holida married Daisy Gertrude Hall and their children were Glen George Jeter and Versa E. b. Oct. 14, 1910 in Marion, Williamson, IL Glen married a Coulson and Versa married a McCormick. Versa lived in the Marion and Herrin area. Glen lived mostly in MI. Holida still has descendants in the area in West Frankfort, IL. Contact D. Jeter Andrew with any information.~04/20/09

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Jenkins-Keelin
My G-great-grandparents are said to be buried in Williamson Co., IL in a cemetery named Old Brushy, in Harco. I can not find anything about this cemetery and am wondering if I have the correct info. John D. JENKINS - b. ca. 1828 in TN., d. June 21, 1866 Mary Ellen (WARD) JENKINS - b. January 23, 1830, d. January 10, 1883 Their son, My Great-grand-father, John A.Logan JENKINS married Lauretta Jane KEELIN (KEELING/KEELINE) in ILL. and he is suppose to be buried in the Somers Methodist Church Cemetery in Williamson Co. A very nice lady did try to find the headstones for me but said there were no headstones for JENKINS in that cemetery. I would love to find the grave sites if possible for the above. Any help or info on any of the above would be greatly appreciated.
Contact Rita DonCarlos with any information.~11/03/02

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Kelley Family
My brick wall is Iverson Kelley and his son Logan Kelley who both lived in Williamson co., IL after moving from McMinn Co., TN. Logan died at an early age after having 2 children. His date of death and burial location are a mystery. As for Iverson, he lived on in Williamson co. until sometime after 1900, and his date of death and burial are also a mystery. Any information that you may have to share regarding my family would be appreciated.
Contact Jason with any information.~7/20/2006

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Kelly, Alexander
My gg grandfather Alexander Kelly, b. 29 Dec 1821, in Scioto Co., OH, is my brick wall. His first record of being in Williamson Co, IL is when he enlisted in the Mexican War at Marion IL 28 May 1847. He married Mary Jenette "Polly" Hinchcliff in 1849. They owned land in Carterville Twp. They had six children (John J., William, Allen, Alfred, Alexander R., & Sarah Alice) and moved to Texas Co., MO in late 1869 or early 1870. Alexander died in Texas Co., 19 Jul 1885.
My brick wall is tracing Alexander Kelly back from Williamson Co., IL to Scioto Co., OH to a father and mother. It is unknown if he moved to Williamson Co. with his parents. Alexander's brother is believed to be William Kelly, b 1826, OH, who also resided in Williamson Co., and died there 11 Aug 1856. William was married first to Palina Ann Wiley and second to Emily Sisney. Two other possible siblings are George and Arlene who were said to have moved west with relatives after their mother died.
Contact Katherine Barber with any information.~8/26/02

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My Grandfather was Fount Leach, married to Della." Possible maiden name Harper or Whitehead". Resided in Blairsville, Williamson Co. Illinois. I am the son of their eldest son, "Monroe Frank Leach". (01-07-1916 thru 01-10-1996) Married Elaine Henricks of Camp Douglas Wis. (06-18-1949)
Grandpa had brothers "Frank" married to Rose. They lived in Waukegan Ill. "Carl" married to Myrtle Murphy from Blairsville. Had a sister, "Jesse". Don't know much about her, except she lived in W. Frankfort Illinois. Harry and Claude are two of Grandpa's brothers that I have never heard of before this search.
My Dad is gone. I know his history and would like to know more about my Grandpa..
Contact Ron Leach with any information.~04/20/09

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McArdle, Peter
See Dunn, Thomas and Isabella

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McFarlin Family
Searching for McFARLIN family This is my brick wall. Any help greatly appreciated.
Contact Billie McFarlin Sheets with any information.~6/10/02

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Marion F. McCormick, and wife Samantha (Cutler) McCormick. I am told they are in the Herrin city census 1910 ward 3, family 685. I can not find them. I am told of a fire at their Herrin home in 1911 and 2 or 3 children died in that fire. I can not find children's names. I know Samantha gave birth to son, Harvey McCormick, in Oct., 1911. Samantha died in late 1911. I can not find Samantha, Marion, or the children's graves. Marion died in Williamson county in 1942. Samantha is the daughter of Wheeler B. Cutler and wife Matilda(Martha) Cutler, buried in Campbell Cemetery near Hurst - Bush. Samantha was born in 1882 in Perry or Jackson county,IL. Wheeler was a Civil War vet Co F 142nd IN infantry. I have info on Cutlers, Griffins, Nausleys, Roberts, and Crews. mostly from Jackson county.
Contact Stephen Cutler with any information.~04/20/2009

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McGowen, Alexander and Mary Polly
My name is Monte McGowen. 7th Generation from Alex & Mary. Alex died in 1851 in Williamson Co. Mary last appears on the 1850 census. I think they might be buried in the OLD Creal Springs Cemetary, due to some of the other folks buried there. A son, Alfred (Alford). A neighbor Alexander WESTBROOK. There are no headstones for them though. I would appreciate any help with this entire family. I found a Caroline Lavinia who married a Wm. SCHAFER and a little on her. Also granddaughter, Mary Jane BROWN, buried in Davis Prairie.
Alex & Mary had the following children:
Martha
Elizabeth (Mary Janes mom)
Lewis ( whom I descend from)
James
William Rice
Alford Marion
Coleman
Cynthia Emaline (particular interest as on Alex's sale bill, she got the family bible)
Lucy A
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Contact Monte McGowen with any information.~01/20/2006

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Mallic, Lena (Russell)
I am trying to verify my great grandmother's death. Her name was Lena (RUSSELL) MOLLICO or MALLIC. She was taken to hospital in Herrin where she died in 1928 or 1929 at age abt 33. Husband was Joseph.
Contact Lori McMillen  with any information.~3/27/03

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Mayes, Richard Alexander
Hello, I recently found out exactly where my grandfather was born. It was there in your county in 1880. A couple months after the 1880 census. I'd only heard 'up in Illinois'. I'm in KY. His birthplace is Rock Creek, Ill. But I can't find anything on that name. Is it perhaps one of those small places that disappeared over time, or absorbed into a bigger place? If you wish to put this on your site here is the info:Richard Alexander Mayes b.September 12, 1880 Rock Creek, Williamson Cty, Illinois d.July 8, 1923Parents : Erastus 'Raz' Franklin Mayes & Sarah Elizabeth Chaney Mayes
Contact Ellen Smith  with any information.~06/15/2008

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McCoy, George A.
I am interested in any family descendants of George A. McCoy, born in Illinois in 1854. He lived all of his life in Williamson County, IL. He died in Johnston City, IL in 1929. He was married to Dosiah Childers.
Contact Barbara A. Little with any information.~3/3/07

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Merrell, Lafayette
I'm looking for death record of my ggrandfather Lafayette MERRELL died 1898. He really is my brick wall. There is a rare chance that he could be listed as Jonathon L. Merrell. I don't think he is because I believe Jonathon L. was a brother (3 years older than Lafayette) who died very young. It may be that Lafayette was named for the L. in Jonathon's name. Lafayette Merrell was born 1853 in TN (I do not know which county). I tried the Williamson Co. Courthouse and some books at WCHS when I was visiting Williamson Co. last year with no luck. He lived out in the country Thompsonville way and could possibly have been taken to Saline Co. before he died. Also Lafayett/Lafayette is what is on his tombstone. He died in 1898 in either Williamson or Saline Co., IL and is buried at Bethel Church, Williamson Co., IL. I do not know which month he died. He was married to Sarah S. SPRINGS Merrell.
Contact Donna Simons with any information.~6/10/02

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Mize Family
I am researching the MIZE family. If you run across anything, I really would appreciate it.
Contact Linda Beard with any information.~1/04/03

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Mollico, Lena (Russell)
I am trying to verify my great grandmother's death. Her name was Lena (RUSSELL) MOLLICO or MALLIC. She was taken to hospital in Herrin where she died in 1928 or 1929 at age abt 33. Husband was Joseph.
Contact Lori McMillen  with any information.~3/27/03

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Moody, John Anderson
Anderson MOODY b. Nov. 1842 [no day known] d. March 27, 1917 in Creal Springs, and buried in Creal Springs Cemetery, in Williamson, IL. John m. 1st. Elizabeth GRAHAM 11 Feb. 1864 in Carmi, White Co., IL. Two children were born to this union. Martha J. and Hannah Elizabeth Moody. Hannah is my grandmother. John m. 2rd. no children. John m. 3rd. Sarah A. SEELEY HARVEY Moody m. 30 Sept. 1888 in White Co., IL. Two children were born to this union. Lillie May/Mae Moody b. 24 April 1810 (sic) White Co., IL m. William Herbert NORWOOD 10 Feb. 1910 in St Louis, Mo. Three children were born to this union 1st. John William B. 24 Dec. 1910. Family has not heard of this child, I can not find a death for him in Marion, Williamson Co., IL. 2rd. Lena May Norwood b. April 1912 in Marion, Williamson Co., IL. Who did she marry? I have no other data on Lena. 3rd. Elizabeth A. Norwood b. 23 Dec. 1923 in Marion, Williamson Co., IL. Who did she marry? I have no other data on her. Could she still be living? 2rd. John Anderson Moody Jr. b. 9 Oct. 1891 in White Co., IL m. Ada IRWIN/IRVIN 25 Nov. 1909. Did Ada die or were they divorced because John m. 2rd. Annie WILKIN no m. date but 1st. child b. Oct. 1917 in Benld, Macoupin Co. IL. I do have more info if anyone is working on this line I would like to exchange material. Is there anyone that can answer any of my questions?
Contact Violet E. Poland with any information.~7/1/02

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Morgan, George H.
I am researching my g-grandfather, George H. Morgan born about 1891. He was listed on the 1920 census in Carterville as a grocery salesman. He was married to Lottie Perryman. She died in Carterville on 2-2-24 and is buried at Hillcrest Cemetary. George Morgan is like a ghost. I cannot find anything else about him. They had three children, Bessie Pauline Morgan (my grandmother), Zola Irene Morgan, and Paul William Morgan. I have my grandmother's grade school diploma from 1924. Other than that I need help. I live in St. Peters, Missouri and have not been able to get to the area to research. If anyone has any information, I would appreciate hearing from you.
Contact Nancy Andert with any information.~04/08/07

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Moore, Gladys
I am trying to locate any records related to my maternal grandmother, Gladys Moore of Marion, Illinois. She was born on November 19, 1899 in either Carterville or Marion. She had a bother, Cyrus Moore. She married James Oscar Grace in May, 1919 in Marion.
Thanks
Contact Walkerstoo, Sue and Jeff with any information.~01/23/2006

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Morris, Augusta S.
I am trying to find my gr-grandfather, Augusta S. MORRIS. I know that he was born in Illinois. He is listed on the 1880 Census for Eight-Mile, Williamson Co., Il. It shows that his mother was M. B. Morris (divorced). Can anyone tell me what those initials stand for, and who was her husband? On the census, it shows Augusta as being 6 years of age which puts him being born @1874. Please Help!
Contact Cari Bennett Rowland with any information.~7/1/03

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Murray, George W.
My brick wall is George W. Murray supposed to have been born in Carterville abt 1858. On Dec. 31, 1888, in Jackson Co. He married Mary Theresa Held. Two daughters were born to them, Rae Amelia & Lillian Theresa. By 1902, Mary T is running a rooming house in St. Louis and is a widow. Any info on George's family, death, or birthplace would be greatly appreciated.
Contact Mary Lee Foley with any information.~1/20/2007

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Parks, George
The ancestor I�m trying to find information for is George Parks who was married to Mary. They are listed on the 1790 Federal Census with children including Susan, age 10. I think this is the family I need more information on, however, there�s a gap in information. I can�t find more information on those family members until 1900 when Susan was married to Edwin DORSETT and living in Texas (coincidentally Williamson County, Texas) where I still live. My mother knew her grandmother, Susan. The only specific information she knew about her though was that she was full blood Cherokee Indian. I was confused when I found them in the census because the family is shown to be farmers but then I found information that indicates the Cherokee Indians were in fact, farmers. I know that not all Cherokee Indians were removed to Oklahoma but I can�t find information that explains why or who stayed. Also, the 30 year gap is a mystery. When did they leave Illinois and why; and where were they during the 30 year missing time frame? There are some �Parks� in the Indian rolls but without a little more information I can�t tell which may be the ones I�m looking for. Any help is appreciated.
Contact Robyn Loeve with any information.~6/12/05

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Parris, Ferrell
(Query 1) My grandmother was raised in Williamson County and her parents lived there until their deaths. Her brother Ferrell Parris died there. I am still looking for an exact death date and an obituary for him. He alledgedly died in a house fire. I don't know what happend to his wife and children but I would like to locate them.
(Query 2) I wonder if anyone has any information about the Crab Orchard Coal Company that was apparently in operation in June of 1917. My great grandfather stated that he was a mine manager for this company when he filed his draft registration for for WWI. Are there any records left for this company and if, by chance, there is a picture of him?
(Query 3) My grandmother must have gone to school in Herrin between 1910 and 1922. Are there any school records for Elizabeth Nola Parris? She was born in Dalton, KY in 1905. Her family moved to Herrin prior to the 1910 census. She lived in Herrin until after the 1920 census. She married in 1922.
(Query 4) My great grandfather, Robert Huston Parris, owned a coal mine. I would like to know if there is a will for his estate stating the name of the mine or its location. He died 10 APRIL 1963. He is buried in Herrin City Cemetery next to his first wife and youngest son.
Contact Patti Carpenter with any information.~7/7/05

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Pease, Francis Henry
I am looking for information on Francis Henry Pease, b. 12/09/1822 - d. 10/21/1851. He is buried in the Zion Cemetery in Corinth and was a doctor.
Contact Joanne Grauwen  with any information.~8/14/07

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Pleasant/Glenn/Greathouse Families.
Looking for info about GEORGE PLEASANT & ELIZA GLENN. On their marriage license both say they are from Carbondale, Il. His age was 20 and Eliza was 16. They were married June 21, 1875, by Matthew WORTHEN, a Minister of the Gospel. They are listed in the 1880 Census, living in DeSoto.

Household:

Name	Rel.	Mar'd?	Sex	Race	Age	POB	Job	POB-Dad	POB-Mom
Geo. PLEASENT	Self	M	M	W	25	TN	Farmer	TN	TN
Eliza PLEASENT	Wife	M	F	W	21	IL	Keeping House	---	---
Ella PLEASENT	Dau	S	F	W	5M	IL	~~	TN	IL