I just read you message on the message board. I had traced my Xanders to John Phillip Xander b.May 16 1833 d April 27 1911. I just learned from your message his Father was Joseph Xander, which you got from the 1850 Ill. Census. Do you have any information on Joseph's parents or any other information on the Xanders. My Grandfather was William Xander b. August 8, 1871 d. 1958. I'm so glad I ran across you message.
Pat