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Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

patriciastaley223 — 2009-10-26 21:21:54Z

Are you interested in what the will says? I have located a bit more info. on some of them.

Patricia

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

ddhmama12 — 2009-10-26 21:04:49Z

Thank you for looking.
Diane Henry

Re: David and Catherine McCormick -- Marion Area

patriciastaley223 — 2009-10-26 19:44:44Z

I have found a will for Stephen McCormack, 1870/71. It just mentions two daughters that were shown in his household in the 1850 census. No wife mentioned so it looks like he just had the two children surviving him.

Patricia

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

patriciastaley223 — 2009-10-26 14:33:39Z

I've checked the early death records, early newspaper abstracts, cemetery books but I'm sorry to say I didn't find a Nancy Jane Lewis.

If I can search for anything else, just let me know.

Patricia

Searching for a Toler researcher

ddhmama12 — 2009-10-23 20:05:08Z

I am looking for information on Nancy Jane Toler who married Thomas S Lewis in Union County on April 11 1856, also Elizabeth Toler who married Leonard Buckner and is listed on the 1860 Williamson County Census.

Searching for a Toler researcher

ddhmama12 — 2009-10-23 20:04:09Z

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

ddhmama12 — 2009-10-23 19:41:19Z

Would it be possible for you to look up a death record for Nancy Jane Lewis born 1835-1840 died early 1860's. I know its not much information but it's all I have.
Thank you for your time
Diane Henry

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

patriciastaley223 — 2009-10-22 10:26:36Z

I didn't find James's marriage in my books. I did find Robert's. The next entry to his marriage is for Wm. D. Stevenson to Elizabeth Edwards on 29 Dec 1853. Parents names aren't listed for marriages this early.

There aren't any marriages listed for those surnames in the later yrs. The surname is listed in the index but they are for the parents names. One being for one of Martha's marriages to Sol W. Carter.

The only thing I can find for a Henry Edwards in the early books is:

Chancery Partition. Dower & Deed Records Index:
Henry H. Edwards, year 1888, PD-box 002
Henry Sr. Edwards, year 1888, PD-box 001

I have inventories for alot of the Wms. Co. cemeteries but I only have the ones that has been published and for sale. What I do have does not cover all of the Wms. Co. cemeteries but the majority of them. I'm guessing that the
Webber Campground isn't one of the cemeteries listed in my books.

Patricia

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

brent_sherry — 2009-10-21 17:47:02Z

Dear Patricia
Many thank for all the wonderful help.
I located Robert Stephenson's wife Elizabeth Wilhite and their son William buried with Robert in the Webber Campground Cem.
James T Stephenson/Stevenson and his wife Wihite. I also research. Does your md books show a md for them between 1855/1857 Have not been to locate a md record for them in the State marrige Index.
May I please ask how many Stephenson/Stevenson are listed in your md book between 1900 to 1904?
Looking for a Will for Henry Edwards b 1808 d about 1870 Didnt locate him on the 1870/1880 census.
Thank you for your kindness.
Thanks Again
Brent

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

patriciastaley223 — 2009-10-19 20:35:58Z

I've checked all of my Wms. Co. books which includes, marriages to 1904, obits, wills, guardianships, newspaper excerpts, births etc. and didn't find anything on the people you were searching for. I did find listed the three marriages for Martha which you seeem to have.

There was a couple of mentions of the family of James Thomas and his wife who was also a Willhite.

Sorry I couldn't find what you were looking for!

Patricia

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

brent_sherry — 2009-10-19 12:50:29Z

Dear Patricia
Looking for information on the children of this famil
y
Stephenson/Stevenson
Robert Stephenson b 1834 Tenn d 1892 b Webber Campground Cem. md
Elizabeth Wilhite b 1833 Tenn
Elizabeth was in Saline Co in 1900 wd 9 children with 1 living.
They Lived in the Northern Twp in 1880
Martha E b 1858 md J. T. Powless #2 J. F. Atwood #3 Soloman W Carter in 1902
Charlotte b 1860 not listed in 1880 Census Williamson Co
Robert S b 1866 " " " " "
Charles E b 1868 " " " " "
William R b 1868
Mary E b 1871
Cem record for Children
Do you have a md for William or Mary E
Birth record for a OVA Stephenson @ 1884
Do you have any obituary Book? If so from when to when?
Thank you for yor kindness and your time and effort in helping others
Thanks Again
Brent

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

brent_sherry — 2009-10-19 12:17:39Z

Dear Patricia
This Thomas Stevenson is no related to my Stephenson/Stevenson families.
Many thanks
Brent

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

patriciastaley223 — 2009-10-19 02:39:00Z

I believe this is Thomas Stevenson's sister.

Mary Ann Stevenson, Williamson Co., age 22, born Wms. Co., father James T., mother Willhite. Married 4 Mar 1882 at Jas. T. Stevenson by A.B. Rohrbough, minister, to George W. Benedict, Williamson Co., farmer, age 40 or 46, born Knne? or Venne?, Ind., father James, mother Baldwin, his second marriage. Witness: James T. Stevenson & wife.

Patricia

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

patriciastaley223 — 2009-10-19 02:16:51Z

Thomas M. Stevenson, residence Murphysboro, Miner, age 19, born Penn., father John Stevenson, mother not named. Married 21 Jun 1887 at John F. Perkins' by H. B. Webster, M.G. to Amanda B. McClintock, residence Murphysboro, age 19, born Williamson Co., father Thomas McClintock, mother Martha Hudleston. Witnesses: John F. Perkins and John C. Canvaniss.

Let me know if I can look for anything else for you in my Williamson Co. books.

Patricia

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

brent_sherry — 2009-10-19 01:39:48Z

Dear Patricia
Marriage Books
Would you please try and locate the following marriage and any age or parent information
Thomas Stevenson Amanda McClintock md 21 June 1887 in Williamson Co
Thanks you for your kindness and your time effort.
Thanks Again
Brent

Re: David and Catherine McCormick -- Marion Area

LKimberley — 2009-10-18 20:54:13Z

The only McCormick link I have found in my Boles line in Williamson County is Ella Mae Boles, born about 1910, who married a John McCormick birthdate unknown. Son John McCormick Jr. shown in the 1930 census in Williamson County IL. Sorry, this is the only scrap or bit I have.

Re: Need help getting grave pics -- Williamson Co., IL

janm581 — 2009-10-09 13:35:20Z

Mary,

Did I ever give you my e-mail address? Forgive me if we've already corresponded -- it's my first cup of coffee! Looking forward to hearing from you!

Jan

Re: Need help getting grave pics -- Williamson Co., IL

aechancy — 2009-10-08 02:19:00Z

thanks, Ill check it out.

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

colinpage — 2009-08-21 01:51:39Z

Thank you, Patricia. Unfortunately, this is not the family I'm looking for, which is not unexpected. Will-o-the-wisps are these Humphries. But, I shall persevere. Thanks again.

Colin

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

colinpage — 2009-08-20 00:40:33Z

Patricia, I am seeking any info on one Henry Humphries, who, in the 1900 census, is listed as City Marshall for Marion.

Any info, if found, would be highly appreciated.

Thank you!

Colin Page
cspage@ipinc.net

Re: Need help getting grave pics -- Williamson Co., IL

aechancy — 2009-10-07 01:37:47Z

Where can I find a listing for the area cemeteries? and also obituaries?

Im looking for Oliver Chancy 1847-1924
and Susan K Davis Chancy 1847 - 1928. Both lived and died in Creal Springs.

Re: Coal Miner died in accident in Illinois

dandrew3_1 — 2009-08-09 22:50:57Z

Hi Jerry:

Thank you so much for the quick response. Hollida is my great grandfather. Williamson County couldn't find his death certificate or the inquest report for the accident. All I had was the information that Hollida's wife, Daisy (Hall) Jeter Pettiford, my great grandmother, that he had been killed in a coal mine and a small section from the book "Who Am I" A Jeter Family Sage.

I'm interested in the others listed, as they are Hollida's cousins.

Again, thank you for all your help.

D. Jeter Andrew

Re: Coal Miner died in accident in Illinois

dandrew3_1 — 2009-08-12 00:07:30Z

The newspaper in West Frankfort, IL is the Daily American. The other one that covers a large section of Southern Illinois is the Southern Illinoisan located in Carbondale, Jackson, IL. Ancestry.com has a good section of the Southern in their database. The Southern was publishing in the 1930. Benton also had a newspaper running at the same time, and Marion's paper I think is called the Marion Daily. The Williamson County Historical Society has a web page that list some of the names of the newspapers in the area.

I was able to get a large section of my relatives obits. and other stories from Ancestry's database.

D. Andrew

Re: Coal Miner died in accident in Illinois

dandrew3_1 — 2009-08-10 03:04:39Z

Thank you Jerry for all the wonderful information.

D. Jeter Andrew

Re: Coal Miner died in accident in Illinois

dandrew3_1 — 2009-08-09 15:53:11Z

Hi:

Do you have any info on a Hollida Jeter who died 15 Dec 1911 at the Peabody No. #3 coalmine in Williamson County, IL. I think the mine was close to Marion, somewhere in the area between Marion, Carbondale, Herrin, and Carterville. I do know that there was an inquest, but no one seems to be able to find any records.

D. Andrew

obituary help needed

Douge39 — 2009-08-26 05:41:30Z

I am looking for some help with some obituaries. The names are Joseph McKane who died in April 4, 1959, Polly Houghland McKane who died June 21, 1932, Orville McKane who died July 14, 1974 and Hallie McKane Hansford who died Feb. 4, 1938. Thank you so much for your help.

Re: Vancil Bend in Williamson Co.

dannahlea2001 — 2009-08-28 17:15:40Z

I'd love to know what your book says about the Vancil's of Williamson Co, IL.

I'm particularly interested in following Vancil family members:

Tobias Vancil, Alonzo Vancil, John Vancil, and Nancy Vancil

But of course, I'd also love info on the Vancil Inn, Vancil Point Illinois, Vancil Schoolhouse, Vancil Stillery, Vancil Temple.

Re: Phebe and James Simmons Family

MissouriGal13 — 2009-07-22 01:47:17Z

I may have asked you before but do you have any information on any of these people: all lived and I think died in Williamson Co, Illinois:

Adam Grimes 1797-1870 or so(brother to Phebe Grimes Simmons)
Susanna Perry Grimes (his wife)

Reason Cash
Sally Cash 1810 - 1870 or so

Zachariah Durham 1826-?1890 or so
buried in Fountain Cemetery.

Re: Phebe and James Simmons Family

MissouriGal13 — 2009-07-22 01:34:55Z

Yes, but I am expecting my daughter and her family tomorrow from Tennessee. All our other kids and families will come to visit and I will send you more details after they all leave. Hope that is OK as I am worn out with cleaning, etc. They'll only be here a few days. They live way over near Virginia and we only get them for a visit about once a year. We go there once, too. So, will be a happy visit for all.

We drove out and took pictures at the cemetery where Phebe and James Smmonsband some of the Cashs were buried. It is a beautiful little church and cemetery. I am also interested in the Durhams buried there. I believe they came up out of Robertson Co, TN about the same timevas the Grimes and Simmons. Davidson Co, TN where Phebe Grimes and James Simmons married is right next to Robertson. Seems a whole group of families lived closeby there and migrated up into Williamson Co, Illinois together at about the same time.

Re: Need help getting grave pics -- Williamson Co., IL

LKimberley — 2009-09-07 23:35:24Z

Did you get all the pics you wanted or need? Do I have you on my myfamily site where all the grave marker photographs are located? Log in to the myfamily site or write me at gjkdinosaur@aol.com.

Re: Joseph Boles/Bowles and Susan Jackson, m. 1858

Bolesbooks — 2009-07-30 04:30:25Z

I believe Joseph Boles was the Joseph Fulton Boles, named as a legatee in the will of his father John Boles in Williamson co, Ill, in 1846. His Boles ancestors can be traced back a number of generations.

David Boles
http://sites.google.com/site/bolesbooksgen/home/book-progres...

Re: Coal Miner died in accident in Illinois

LindaGravesT — 2009-08-09 15:56:33Z

Thank you. Since Bud JOHNSON is a nick name and I have no idea what the given name is, I will have to rely on his birth year for now. He was born about 1881 in Georgia. I need to check to see if any of the 1890 census survived for the state of TEXAS. Does anyone know?
Linda Taylor

Re: Need help getting grave pics -- Williamson Co., IL

janm581 — 2009-10-08 01:32:54Z

This is where I got my information:

http://genealogytrails.com/ill/williamson/

Click on "Towns and Townships"

You will find, among others, Creal Springs Twp

This is a great website with tons of information and pictures. Enjoy!

Re: Barton Hettich and Nancy Neal

susanjlmorris — 2009-09-30 19:32:20Z

Barton and Nancy are my g-g-grandparents. Barton was born around 1832 in Baden Germany and came to the USA when he was 14. Without my records in front of me, I believe I found him on the 1850 IL census. Nancy is his second wife. He came to TX and settled near Fort Worth (south west of there). I have been in touch with some descendents on his son and one told me that Barton changed his name when he came to the US. The relative did not give me any info on how he knew this or what records he had found that proved this. I'd love to visit with you on what information you have and how you are related to him.

Re: Coal Miner died in accident in Illinois

yelobirdy — 2009-09-15 15:12:52Z

Jerry, Thanks so much for the info!

Re: Coal Miner died in accident in Illinois

yelobirdy — 2009-08-19 13:10:50Z

Do you have anything on a mining accident on June 7th 1921 at the Freeman Mine in Herrin? I am looking for information concerning my great grandfather, William Lee Little, who was killed in this accident.

elizabeth oliver born 25 nov 1892,died july 1978 i need help please

elmerenaoliver — 2009-08-17 05:02:33Z

elizabeth died in willimson county,one of these towns,ferges,fergestown,johnson city,shakerag,stititz, can some check for me, i am hoping this is my grandfather older sister,,,can some check to see if there was a obit on her,my grandfather was walter oliver,,thanks a bunch
susanneoliver34@hotmail.com

Re: WILL DO FREE LOOK-UPS, WILLIAMSON CO.

patriciastaley223 — 2009-08-20 11:12:25Z

I'm sorry but I didn't find much on the name you requested but did find the following.

Squat Union Grove Methodist Church:

Second Row
Maude E. Humphrey, 24 Mar 1898-22 Apr 1962
(parents Joshua W. & Mary L. (David) Kelley)

Henry Humphrey, 19 Mar 1888-13 Mar 1960

W. Joshua Kelly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Kelly, was born 6 Jun 1863 about 1 mile West of Pittsburg, Williamson Co., Ill. He departed this life 24 May 1932 at the age of 68 yrs., 11 mo. and 18 d. He was one of a family of 11 children. His parents and five of the children preceded him in death. Most of the first 23 yrs. of his life was spent laboring on the farm helping to support himself and the others of the family.
About 40 yrs. ago he professed faith in Christ and joined the Missionary Baptist Church at Lake Creek where his father as a local minister preached many sermons. Moving to Pittsburg in 1916, he then moved his membership to the Union Grove M.E. Church where he remained a faithful member until his death. He was a member in good standing of Andrew Jackson Lodge No. 487, A. F. & A. M. of Pittsburg, Illinois.
He was married to Mary Logan Davis 6 Jun 1886. To this union was born 8 children, 3 boys and 5 girls. All are living except one son, Lemmie who lost his life in the Keystone Mine.
He leaves to mourn their loss a dear wife, 2 sons, Loren of Pittsburg and Eulie of Chicago, 5 daughters; Maud, now Mrs. HENRY HUMPHREY, Gary, Ind.; Minnie, now Mrs. Charles Stover, Johnston City, Route 1; Bessie, now Mrs. Luther Perry, Anna, Ill.; Ola, now Mrs. Eric Thompkins and Lou, now Mrs. Lee Thompkins, both of Tonasket, Wash.; three sisters, Mrs. Malinda Avery, Mrs. Grace Davis and Mrs. Cora Davis, all of Marion; and seven grandchildren.

If I can search for anything else just let me know.

Patricia

Re: Phebe and James Simmons Family

patriciastaley223 — 2009-07-22 01:22:43Z

I've had the book for many yrs. Its Fountain and Freedom Cemeteries Book. If you need anything else just let me know.

Patricia

Re: Joseph Boles/Bowles and Susan Jackson, m. 1858

patriciastaley223 — 2009-08-08 22:04:57Z

Sorry, I just found your reply to my posting. The message didn't come thru to my e-mail address this time.

I have found som info. on the children of Jos. Boles. If your interested just let me know.

I also have about 60 Williamson Co. genealogy books if you need any look-ups on the surname Boles or any others.

Patricia

Re: Phebe and James Simmons Family

patriciastaley223 — 2009-07-22 02:48:32Z

Fountain Cem.

Little Hope Durham, dau. of Z.L. & C. died 25 Apr 1897, 1 mo. 9 days.

Lilly J. Durham, dau of Z.L. & C., 11 May 1898-3 Sep 1900

James L. Durham, 1 Jan 1837-3 Mar 1917 (James Littleton Durham, born Robertson Co., Tn., son of Zachariah & ______(Perdew) Durham.

Cordelia Durham 28 Jan 1870-17 Apr 1942 (dau. of Mark Stanley & Jane Moulton. THESE ARE PART OF MY MOULTON & STANLEY FAMILY.)

Zach Durham 10 Jan 1870-7 Jul 1965

Patricia

Re: Phebe and James Simmons Family

patriciastaley223 — 2009-07-22 02:37:38Z

Willis, Bk. B:
Will of Zachariah Durham
The last will and testament of me Zachariah Durham of the town of Marion in the county of Williamson and State of Illinois being of sound mind at the time of making and publishing this my last will and testament.
Item 1-After all of my just debts existing at the time of my death shall be paid out of my estate I hereby give and devise to my beloved wife Caroline Durham all my remaining property both real and personal which I may own at the time of my death either by legal or equitable title. It is my will that my said wife take the devise before mentioned in addition to and not in lein of dower.
Item 2-Likewise I make constitute and appoint my said wife to be executrix of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made in witness whereof I have hereunto.
Subscribed my name and afixed my hand seal the 22nd. day of Dec. in the yr. of our lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty six.
Will filed Oct. 18th, 1871
Zachariah Durham died Aug. 13th, 1871 Marion, Ill.

Chancery Records, Partitions/Dower/Deeds:
Zach Durham, 1869, PD-003
Zachariah Durham, 1902, PD-001

Events In Egypt Newspaper Excerpts:
Last Sun., while attempting to cross a branch in Southern precinct, Zach Durham and family drove into deep water. All escaped except an infant. It required two hrs. search to the body. This is the result of the unprecedented rain that fell Sun. last Sun. The Leader 29 Apr 1897.

I didn't find anything on the other two names. I still have to check the cemetery books.

Patricia

Re: Phebe and James Simmons Family

patriciastaley223 — 2009-07-22 02:11:52Z

I'll check my books for the names you ask about.

My Moulton family moved to Williamson Co., Ill. from Robertson Co., Tn. between 1840 and 50 census.

Patricia

Re: Coal Miner died in accident in Illinois

shepard999 — 2009-08-09 12:53:18Z

ILLINOIS mining accidents:

Date of Accident / Name of Person / Age / Residence or Name of Mine / F=Fatal or N=Nonfatal / Page & Reference Source

1923APR5 JONES, C A 40 CHRISTOPHER N 281
1900APR9 JONES, C C 27 DANVILLE N 146
1903JAN24 JONES, C H 52 HERRIN F 316
1903JAN24 JONES, C H 52 HERRIN F 318
1924NOV8 JONES, C J 35 PEABODY COAL N 183
1908JUL22 JONES, CALVIN 57 PANAMA N 329

If any of the above are of interest to you, get back with me. I do have a little more information about these specific accidents.

Re: Coal Miner died in accident in Illinois

shepard999 — 2009-08-10 01:19:32Z

Source: 1922 Annual Coal Report of the Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals.
from page 110, Theodore Jeter, age 52, nativity America, killed 1921Oct18, cause of death pit car, Peabody Coal Co., No.3, Marion, IL
from page 221, 1921Oct18, Theodore Jeter, miner, age 52, married, was killed in Peabody Coal Company's No.3 mine by being caught between pit car and wall in refuge place where he had gone to get out of the way of an empty trip. Deceased was on his way out and the motor coming in with an empty trp, he went into the rufuge place. The motor left the track about ten feet beyond the refuge place, doubling up the cars, breaking the coupling on one so that it turned squarely into the refuge place and pinned him against the stopping. He died before reaching the surface. He leaves a widow and three children.
from page 223, fatal casuality, 1921Oct18, Theodore Jeter, age 52, occupation miner, residence Marion, Peabody Coal Co., Mine No.3, married, survived by 4 dependents, a widow and 3 children, cause of death pit car

Source: same as above except 1923 report & page 305,
1923Jan13, C Jeter, age 46, residence Marion, married with one child, 2 dependents total, arm and leg broken by machine, nonfatal accident, 12th District

Source: same as above except 1923 report & page 306,
1923Mar17, H Jeter, age 20, residence Herrin, single, eye injured kicked by mule, work time lost 57 days, nonfatal accident, 12th District

This is all the information that I have on these accidents.

The Chicago Public Library, Illinois State Library in Springfield, Milner Library in Normal, Morris Library at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, or LaSalle Public Library in LaSalle have many of the Illinois Annual Coal Reports. These Illinois reports are usually found under Library Call Number TN805.I3 A3. These reports may not only contain names and details for fatal and non-fatal accidents, but also cover strikes, details of mining operations at specific mines, location of the mines, pictures, production and operation details for specific mines.

From Jerry,
http://www.genealogy.com/users/s/h/e/Jerry-Sherard/ “Mine Accidents U.S., Canada and Australia”

Re: Coal Miner died in accident in Illinois

shepard999 — 2009-08-19 21:52:49Z

Below is the related data that I found for Illinois Mining Accidents 1891-1948 in the Annual Coal Report of the Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals.

Date of Accident / Name of Person / Age / Residence or Name of Mine / F=Fatal or N=Nonfatal / Page & Reference Source

1947NOV25 LITTLE CHARLES E 53 DuQUOIN F 168
1900APR5 LITTLE, CLAUD 25 VanDERCOOK N 146
1896JAN20 LITTLE, CLAUDE 23 TILTON N 112
1902MAY1 LITTLE, CLAUDE 30 TILTON N 188
1907NOV9 LITTLE, CY 36 CLIFFORD N 380
1927JUL22 LITTLE, DALE 22 HODGKINS F 260
1920DEC18 LITTLE, G W 47 N 228
1923NOV9 LITTLE, G W 47 WEST FRANKFORT N 263
1922OCT23 LITTLE, GEORGE 48 WEST FRANKFORT N 275
1918APR8 LITTLE, JAMES 31 GIRARD N 191
1923SEP8 LITTLE, JAMES 35 CARLINVILLE N 199
1905DEC17 LITTLE, JESSE 18 VIOLA N 188
1919APR13 LITTLE, JOHN 30 TILDEN N 217
1896SEP30 LITTLE, JOSEPH 36 CATLIN F 80
1896SEP30 LITTLE, JOSEPH 36 TILTON F 81
1901APR12 LITTLE, LESTER 17 GLEN CARBON N 244
1917AUG13 LITTLE, MILTON 19 ORIENT F 91
1917AUG13 LITTLE, MILTON 19 ORIENT F 245
1917AUG13 LITTLE, MILTON 19 PLUMFIELD F 248
1924JAN25 LITTLE, OTIS 34 HARRISBURG N 282
1912AUG1 LITTLE, OTTIS 22 DuQUOIN N 238
1899OCT20 LITTLE, RAY 24 VaNDERCOOK N 145
1915JAN7 LITTLE, ROY 29 WEST FRANKFORT F 228
1915JAN7 LITTLE, ROY 31 TILTON F 230
1919JUL28 LITTLE, T R 62 HERRIN N 261
1908DEC2 LITTLE, THOMAS 36 DIAMOND N 184
1924JAN29 LITTLE, V A 35 ELDORADO N 282
1920OCT12 LITTLE, WILLIAM 26 ORIENT F 78
1920OCT12 LITTLE, WILLIAM 26 F 221
1920OCT12 LITTLE, WILLIAM 26 F 222
1916FEB22 LITTLE, WILLIAM 19 ZEIGLER N 250
1923MAY31 LITTLE, WILLIAM ORIENT N 283
1910FEB23 LITTLE, ZEDA 19 TILDEN N 396

If any of the above are of interest to you, get back with me. I do have a little more information about these specific accidents.

Source: 1921 Annual Coal Report of the Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals.

from page 78 W.L. Little, age 37, navitivy America, died 1921Jun7, cause of death falling rock, employed by Freeman C. Co., post office of mine Herrin
from page 253, 1921JUN7, W.L. Little, electrician, age 37 years, widower, was killed in Freeman Coal Company's mine by falling rock. He leaves three children.
from page 254, (no new information)

This is all the information that I have on this accident.
The Chicago Public Library, Illinois State Library in Springfield, Milner Library in Normal, Morris Library at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, or LaSalle Public Library in LaSalle have many of the Illinois Annual Coal Reports. These Illinois reports are usually found under Library Call Number TN805.I3 A3. These reports may also cover strikes, details of mining operations at specific mines, location of the mines, pictures, production and operation details for specific mines.

From Jerry,
http://www.genealogy.com/users/s/h/e/Jerry-Sherard/ “Mine Accidents U.S., Canada and Australia”

Re: Coal Miner died in accident in Illinois

shepard999 — 2009-08-09 19:20:35Z

Source:
1925 Annual Coal Report of the Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals, page 183
1924NOV8, C J Jones, age 35, occupation coupler, Peabody Coal Co., No.7 mine, shoulder injured by pit car, 48 days lost time.

This is all the information that I have on this accident. There will be no more information in the annual report other than general information about the mine operation.

From Jerry,
http://www.genealogy.com/users/s/h/e/Jerry-Sherard/ “Mine Accidents U.S., Canada and Australia”

Re: Coal Miner died in accident in Illinois

shepard999 — 2009-08-09 19:12:00Z

Date of Accident / Name of Person / Age / Residence or Name of Mine / F=Fatal or N=Nonfatal / Page & Reference Source

1923JAN13 JETER, C 46 MARION N 305
1923MAR17 JETER, H 20 HERRIN N 306
1921OCT18 JETER, THEODORE 52 MARION F 110
1921OCT18 JETER, THEODORE 52 F 221
1921OCT18 JETER, THEODORE 52 MARION F 222

If any of the above are of interest to you, get back with me. I do have a little more information about these specific accidents.

Source:
1912 Annual Coal Report of the Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals.

from page 405, December 15, 1911, Holiday Jeter, miner, aged 26 years, married, employed in the No.3 mine of the Peabody Coal Company, Marion, was killed by a fall of slate in his room. Upon entering his working place he found that a shot, fired the previous night, was ssstanding "tight", and he started tomine it loose over the top. While so engaged a large piece of slate fell, breaking his neck. He leaves a widow and two children.

Slate is dark shale lying next to the coalbeds. It contains impressions of the plant life of distant ages, proving the vegetable origin of coal

from page 407,
1911DEC15, Holiday Jeter, age 26, occupation miner, residence Marion, married, survied by 3 dependents, widow & 2 children, cause of death falling slate, 12th District

This is all the information that I have on this accident.

The Chicago Public Library, Illinois State Library in Springfield, Milner Library in Normal, Morris Library at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, or LaSalle Public Library in LaSalle have many of the Illinois Annual Coal Reports. These Illinois reports are usually found under Library Call Number TN805.I3 A3. These reports may not only contain names and details for fatal and non-fatal accidents, but also cover strikes, details of mining operations at specific mines, location of the mines, pictures, production and operation details for specific mines.

From Jerry,
http://www.genealogy.com/users/s/h/e/Jerry-Sherard/ “Mine Accidents U.S., Canada and Australia”

Re: Taylor family in Williamson County

Norwood54 — 2009-08-01 11:33:13Z

I have not researched the Taylors, just the Fore family. Good hunting. Linda

Re: Coal Miner died in accident in Illinois

LoraineMiller33 — 2009-08-09 16:42:19Z

I would be interested in more about CJ Jones. The age doesn't seem right, but maybe it is his son. Anyway, I would like to look at what you have and try to figure it out. Thank you so much.

Loraine