H.P. Kelso
I'm searching for an H.P. Kelso. I believe it stands for Hugh Preston. I've found several different listings for a birthdate and place. I've seen anywhere from 1805 in Pennsylvania to 1822 In Iowa and Indiana. I lean towards him being born in Kentucky around 1805. I read an article also stating that he came to Illinois around 1831 with his brother, John "Jack" Kelso. With Jack going to New Salem and H.P. travelling to Fulton County. I think this is the same Jack mentioned as a friend of Abe Lincoln while he was in New Salem. I do know that H.P. married Sarah Jane Capps in 1845 in Fulton County, and that he was the first doctor in Lincoln, Logan County Illinois, and that he died in 1868. I am in need of birth info, along with siblings, parents, etc. Any info at all on H.P. would be fantastic. I'm at a brick wall.....