Carren,
Just came across your message. I am a Cheshier from Illinois. My father, Donald C. Cheshier, was from Vandalia, Illinois. His father, Wilson Cheshier, was also from Vandalia. I remember an Uncle of my father's, Floyd Cheshier, in Vandalia as well. I also seem to remember an Edward Cheshier who was an uncle of my father who lived in Fayette county. My father moved to Sterling, Illinois in 1945 after World War II and to Los Angeles in 1957. My father had seven brothers/sisters/half brothers/sisters. If any of this interests you feel free to contact me at dchesier@earthlink.net. I would be interested in seeing what you have gathered.