Melissa (Buttrey) Forester Edwards of Illinois
Seeking parentage (perhaps father James)of Melissa Jane Buttrey of Norris City, White, Illinois died in 1922.Married first husband John (Bill) Forester about 1872, married second Leonard Edwards 10 Aug 1899.Had 4 children with Forester, 3 in Illinois & 1 in Alabama in 1889.Was said to be a pioneer resident of Illinois.