Yes, I looked for both variations. I see you have not been doing genealogy long. The Johnson name is such a long shot, in Illinois alone, not to mention the variation of Johnston. Just for 1850, there are 4,921 Johnsons listed, 0 Tom Johnson, 92 Thomas Johnsons,and 295 William Johnsons. O Heldrick/Heldrich. What info do you have of the marriage? With no county or city, in Illinois, it would be very hard to find. I started with the 1850 census, because that is the first year wives names were mentioned unless, they were widowed. Sense i did not find a Hendrick/Hendrich family listed, in the 1800 to the 1850, in Illinois, it makes it much more harder to narrow down a county, or city. I hope this explains it a little better. If you have any other info i will look further. Good luck. Vidia

Sorry, but I do not have anything for Illinois. All the materials I have pertain to the old Choctaw/Chickasaw lands in Alabama and Mississippi,l and the Final Dawes Roll of Indian Territory ( Ok.)

can anyone help me research the "Lower Chickasaws" in South Carolina. Squirrel King and about 200 Mississippi Chickasaws settled in South Carolina around 1723 to protect the trade route to the homeland. Some Chickasaws stayed in South Carolina after removal. The area around Indiantown, SC, has numerous historical references to Chickasaws, such as Black Mingo and Mingo Township. General Francis Marion (Swamp Fox)rode a Chickasaw horse during the Revolutionary War.

Any information would be appreciated.