Miles Mark, 19th century Illinois gunsmith

[rbs]

Miles Mark, a gunsmith in Olena, Illinois, was born in Kentucky in the 1790's and was making guns in Illinois in the mid nineteenth century. Does anyone know of the existence of a gun made by Mark and/or have a photo of the same? My interest lies in the fact that he is a great grandfather many times removed and I would be interested in seeing an example of his work if any still exists. Thanks.

[jdm]

Curt Johnson will know.   He is the author of books on Illinois gunsmith. If he doesn't respond to this topic in a day or so I will contact him .  Jim

[Curt J]

I wish I knew of a signed rifle by Miles Mark, but I don't.  He is listed as a gunsmith in Henderson County, Illinois, in the 1850 census, but I imagine you have all of that.  He died Feb. 7, 1852, and was referred to in his death notice as "an old and highly respected citizen".