Grundy County Missouri Queries
April - June 1997


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Date: 30 June 1997

Name:Julie Jolly
I am interested in information on James and Eleanor Broyles. Particularly their son Lewis BROYLES b. 8 Jan 1795 and married Elizabeth CALVERT. They had children: Betty, James, Mary Polly, Elizabeth, William, John, Sarah, Eleanor, Lewis, and Eliza Jane.

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Date: 30 June 1997

Name:Kerry Kirk
I am looking for any and all info on the TITSWORTH family in MO. Isaac TITSWORTH came to northern MO from IN sometime around 1865. They were known to have lived in Grundy Co. in 1870. Any TITSWORTH info would be greatly appreciated. -- Kerry Kirk
mailto: sleuth@imailbox.com or kkirk@kih.net

Check out the list of names in my database at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/5979

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Date: 25 June 1997

Name:Kerry Kirk
I am researching the BLANCHARD family. Charles BLANCHARD b. 21 Aug 1834 in OH. d. 22 Jan 1902 Grundy Co. MO. mar. abt 1856 in Adair Co. MO. Catherine NEFF b. 19 Feb. 1834 either in OH, PA or GERMANY. d. 23 Apr. 1909 Grundy Co. MO. Children:

1. Mahala J. BLANCHARD (f) b. abt 1857 MO. mar. Andrew M. THORNBERRY 31 Aug. 1879 Livingston Co. MO.
2. Margaret L. BLANCHARD (f) b. abt 1865 MO. mar. Wm. S. TITTSWORTH 17 Oct. 1885 Grundy Co. MO.
3. Asa BLANCHARD (m) b. abt. 1868 MO.
4. Mary BLANCHARD (f) b. abt 1873 MO.
5. Lemuel BLANCHARD (m) b. abt 1877 MO.
Any info on these people or their families would be greatly appreciated. Charles and Catherine were known to have lived in Grundy Co. MO during the 1880 and 1900 census. Both are buried in Grundy Co. MO. Census records indicate that Charles' parents were born in OH and PA.

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Date: 23 June 1997

Name:Jim Campbell
I am trying to verify information on my CAMPBELL family roots. My Father was Arthur Bryan Campbell b. 10 Apr 1919 in Chillicothe. His parents were Arthur Underwood Campbell b. 10 Jun 1872 in Taylorsville, KY he married Mary (Mayme) Bryan on 26 Apr 1904, I believe they were married in either Chillicothe or Trenton. I would like get any information on their marriage and the birth of my Father. I am also trying to get any information concerning my grandfather's side of the family because he did not pass down much information to my dad. Any information would be helpful. I am going to try to get up to Chillicothe this summer and do some research as well. Feel free to write or e-mail me at any time - thanks
Jim Campbell

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Date: 16 June 1997

Name: Don Thomas
THOMAS, JOHN A. is my great grandfather and I am trying to find out when and where he was born. I know that he died before 1941, but don't have that date either. He was married to Margaret Kincaid, who was from Ohio and was born on 17 July 1855. She died in Trenton 19 August 1941. John and Margaret had 8 children, one of whom was Walter Thomas who was my grandfather.

Any leads would be appreciated. Sincerely, DON THOMAS

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Date: 10 June 1997

Name: Linda Bowser 
Am seeking information on Ransom HOWE and Job GARNER, in Grundy Co., Libery township, 1860.
Thanks

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Date: 9 June 1997

Name: Carol Albrecht
Hello, My name is Carol Albrecht and I am researching my family in Grundy Co. Missouri. My Grandfather was born in Dunlap Missouri in Liberty Twp...his name was Howard Edward DENNIS, born 02-15-1893, the son of John R. and Sarah BECRAFT DENNIS. His mother died at age 37 yrs and is buried in the Stepp Cemetery along with 2 sisters and a brother. John R. Dennis remarried Adaline HUGHES and she is buried in Trenton, Missouri...siblings are: Cordelia, Maggie Mae, Charlie, John Austin, Rebecca Ellen...these are from the first marriage...I am also interested in any information for a Burt LITTRELL, Rebecca Ellen married him. John R. Dennis married Adaline Hughes and they had several children...some names are: Lillian, Meta, Elizabeth, Goldie, Edgar Dane, and Lafe or Lafayette. Willing to share information and descendants list...Fondly Carol

Carol Albrecht 106 Marshall Ave., West Branch, Iowa 52358

Lynleann@aol.com

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Date: 9 June 1997

Name: Jean D. Burns 
Ref the past query that I had inserted in the Grundy Gleanings and also that is presently shown on the net re Driscolls, Titsworth and Baker. I have found out that the Titsworth is incorrect. Rachel was a Gentry, daughter of Belithe or Belitha and Martha Sandlin. She first married a James Baker and they had William Lewis Baker. James then died and Rachel married a George Kassie and they had Mahalia who later married Hendly Chapman Smith. What happened to George Kassie? Rachel then presumably married D.C. or Dennis Clark Driscoll and they had twins: David A. and James Albert Driscoll November 27, 1879. 1880 Census in the Trenton Library lists David and James as being six months old. What happened to David Driscoll? What happened to Rachel Baker Kassie Driscoll nee Gentry? I found no record of her death in Grundy County, nor of David. James Driscoll was my grandfather.

Jean Burns, 1541 East 53rd Street, Tulsa, OK 74105-5721. Panasan@msn.com

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Date: 6 June 1997

Name: Bobby Wadsworth
Hello, everyone! I am looking for descendants of the GEE family of SW Grundy County/NW Livingston County. Here are some GEEs followed by the surnames associated with their families:

Any help appreciated! Thanks -- Bobby
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Date: 4 June 1997

Name: Carol Albrecht
I am researching the following surnames in Grundy County Missouri: DENNIS  HUGHES  MILLER  BECRAFT. Will share information...Carol

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Date: 3 June 1997

Name: Jill Joseph
I'm looking for information on Benjamin JOSEPH b 1840 Staffordshire, England and his wife Mary Ann Hallat b 1844 Wales. Both died in Trenton, Mo.

At least two of their children were born in Grundy, Co:
Mercy (Myrtle) Joseph married to J Alexander Johnson and
Other (Big) Joseph married to Cally MacInfrash; children: Alva Mae and Mary.

I'm descended from Ozem Joseph, son of Benjamin & Mary Ann.

Would love to share information.

Jill Joseph

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Date: 30 May 1997

Name: Sharron Ashton
Need info on Alexander LaCOUNT, b c1797, who purchased land in Grundy Co on 15 Apr 1856 from Wm HARVEY, et al. What happened to Alexander?

Sharron Ashton
Norman OK
J0291914@aol.com

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Date: 29 May 1997

Name: Donald H. Lee
Looking for info on Hiram LEE, b. 1794, d. 1831 in Conn. Wifes name is Julia, b. 1789. Children, Allen LEE, b. 1818 in Southwick,Hampden Co., Mass. There were four younger siblings, names unknown, Possibly three boys and one girl, born Suffield, Hartford Co., Conn. Per 1820 & 1830 Conn. census.

After Hiram LEE died, Julia, Allen LEE and siblings moved to the town of Hiram, Portage Co., Ohio about 1834. In 1848 Allen LEE married Marinda E. RYDER b. 1826, they had three children, Edwin A.LEE, b.1848, Jason H.LEE, b.1851 and Frank W.LEE, b. 1853, all born in Hiram Ohio. About 1864 Allen LEE and his family moved to Trenton, Grundy Co.,Mo.

The where abouts of Allen LEE's siblings and his mother is unknown. The Grundy Co.,Mo History Book indicates Allen & Marinda took care of them. Does any of this ring a bell? Will gladly share info. Thank You, Donald H. Lee, Lodi Ca.

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Date: 20 May 1997

Name: Doreen McGowan
I am looking for information on the WILLIAMS family. Robert A. WILLIAMS (b. 29 July 1834 in Missouri; d. 8 Apr 1920 in Grundy County) married Mary or Martha Ellen WHITE (b. 23 Sept 1836; d. 26 July 1915 in Grundy County). Their known children:
- Addie, b. 8 May 1866, Middlebury, Mercer, Missouri; m. Joseph Alonzo FIELD 31 May 1904; d. 25 Mar 1943, Denver
- Ida, b. 8 May 1866 (Addie's twin), Middlebury, Mercer, Missouri; m. Charles SCHENK
- J. A.
- James E.
Robert is the son of Richard WILLIAMS and Elizabeth __, who I believe both died in Grundy County (Spickard?) Will appreciate any connections and be happy to exchange information.

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Date: 20 May 1997

Name: John R. Elliott
I trying to help my wife trace some of her ancestors. Her maiden name is THRAILKILL, and quite possibly related to a John THRAILKILL one of the early settlers of Grundy Co. Could you help us in anyway to find out the parents, wife, and children of the John THRAILKILL mentioned as one of Grundy Co. early settlers? We live in Hawaii and don't have much chance to get to Missouri very often. Our address is:
John R. Elliott, 715 Wanaao Pl, Kailua, Hi  96734

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Date: 20 May 1997

Name: Wanda Combs
I am searching for any information on my grandparents Hallie Mae REAMES/REAMS & James Franklin RIGGS. Hallie Mae was born in Carroll County on 2/23/1892 and lived in the Trenton area most of her life. James Franklin was born in Dunlap, DeKalb County on 11/18/1892 and died on 11/4/1940 in Trenton. I would appreciate any information you can give me.

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Date: 17 May 1997

Name: Pat Ludeke
I am looking for any information about William Gilpin VANDERPOOL, born 12/7/1849 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO. He was married to Elisa (Ella) Bell MCVAY 5/10/1872 and died In Hamburg, Fremont Co., Iowa. His eight brothers and sisters were all born in Spickard, Grundy Co., MO.

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Date: 30 April 1997

Name: Joe Spence
I am looking for information about a Thomas and Sarah Spence , apparently moved from Davis County, Iowa, to Grundy Co. probably in the late '70's or early 1880's . They are buried near Trenton. They had at least 5 children: a son, Henry Spence, 4 daughters, one married a Peterson, the rest I don't know. Henry Spence married Lillian Brassfield of Chillicothe, MO. on 8/27/1888 and they moved to Wallowa , OR. 1889. Thank you,
Joe Spence, P.O. Box 217, Enterprise,OR. 97828

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Date: 29 April 1997

Name: Max Gumm
My great grandfather William Jefferson Gum, and great grandmother, Martha Margaret Shields Gum, lived east of Spickard MO for some years, and, I believe, farmed. As did my grandfather/grandmother, Ira Alonzo Gum and Martha Tillery Gum. W.J. Gum was a Civil War veteran. Martha Margaret Shields Gum died 12/28/1911, in Grundy County; W.J. died 06/10/1925 or l926. W.J. is storied to have died in Quincy, Ill and buried in the Old Soldiers Home; they claim there is no record of him there. If anyone knows where either, or both, may be buried in Grundy County, please contact the above E-mail address, or Max Gumm, 1852 Kingston Circle, Papillion NE 68046.

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Date: 28 April 1997

Name: William Dale Allen
Searching for information of ALLENs in early north central Missouri. Given names are Thomas, Joseph, Samuel, James, and William Martin. Believe Thomas ALLEN was one of the first pioneers into the area in the 1820s. Related names are WINTERS, NEET, MCGUINN, DUFFIELD, ATTERBURY

Thank you,
William Dale Allen, 2013 Prowse St., Placentia, CA 92870 (714) 524 6528

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Date: 17 April 1997

Name: Fran Hatton
Seeking information about PEASE descendants. John Lyford Pease, b. 1853, and his wife Lydia Ann MAGGARD moved to the Trenton area from southern Iowa in the early 1900s.

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Date: 16 April 1997

Name: Sid Vaughan
Searching for info on William Spencer Metcalf, b Grundy Co c1875. May have been Mayor of Trenton at unk. date; was married to ? Davidson

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Date: 7 April 1997

Name: Terri Vokins
I am researching the TOLL side of my family. My great grandmother was Fannie Edith TOLL born in Jamesport, Grundy County, Missouri [coordinator's note: Jamesport is actually slightly over the border into Daviess County]on August 10, 1881. She married William Adam THORP on February 6, 1898. Fannie Edith's father was W.R. TOLL; don't have his birth or death. He married Mary Ellen BIRDSHALL born September 16, 1845 in Oquawka, Illinois. They were married on January 26, 1864, don't know where. They had a total of 12 children; four of them were:

Fannie Edith born August 10, 1881 in Jamesport, Missouri. When Edith was age 4 they moved back to Illinois for a time before moving to Texas County, Missouri.
They had a son named Frank E. Toll and two other daughters, Nella & Arvilla.

Can anyone connect with me?

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Date: 3 April 1997

Name: Dwayne Crandall
Looking for any CRANDALL connections in Grundy County including:

John Franklin CRANDALL m. Lucy Ellen BALL
Edward Francis CRANDALL
R. Lee CRANDALL
Also would like to learn more about CRANDALL church in Trenton.

Dwayne Crandall
4912 Glen Cairn Dr.
Columbia, MO 65203

dcrandal@mail.coin.missouri.edu
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/1949

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Date: 3 April 1997

Name: Lee Wells
My mother's name was Sylvia A. Allnutt. b.Dec. 1922. I am looking for information on her parents, Jesse Allnutt and Stella Sapp, and any of their decendants or predecessors. I have some information on the surnames of: Allnutt, Wells and Brown. Very happy to exchange info.

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Date: 2 April 1997

Name: Roger H. Flagg
I am seeking information for the following names:
Henry Curtis FLAGG /b 25-Jan-1842 Westbourogh MA /d 24-Apr-1909 Galt MO. Married 18-Aug-1881 Mary Francis DILLON /b 7-Feb-1956 Galt MO/ d 24-Jul-1927 Galt MO.

Mary Francis DILLON was daughter of Joseph A. Ketchem DILLON & Sarah PRIEST. Sarah /b Morgan County Ohio.

Joseph A. Ketchem DILLON /b 1837 Indiana /d 22-Aug 1862 a Confederate prisoner Fort Oglethorp near Macon GA. He belonged to Co"B" 23ed Missouri Volunteer Infantry. He was the son of William B KETCHAM and Eleanor KETCHAM of Ohio.

Information on any of these people or famly names will be greatly appreciated.

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Date: 2 April 1997

Name: Georgia Cunningham
I have in my possession the family records from an old Bible. The only locations listed are TAZEWELL CO., VIRGINIA; CHEROKEE, ALFALFA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA; and GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI. It contains names and dates and some pictures. Here are the surnames:

BIRTHS: (MORRIS AND COLLINS):

Elijah F. Morris, born June 3, 1821;
Eliza Collins, his wife, born Jan. 13, 1826;
Margaret Morris, born July 14, 1849;
Thornton Morris, born March 9, 1851;
Mary R. Morris, born January 13, 1853;
Alexander Morris, born January 24, 1855;
John C. Morris, born January 19, 1857;
William Henry Morris, born December 25, 1858;
Susan S. Morris, born January 3, 1861;
L. B. Morris, born July 17, 1864;
Lev Morris, born October 2, 1868;
Lloyd Newton Morris, born October 2, 1868

BIRTHS: (MARTIN):

James Paris Martin, born September 16, 1853, Tazwell Co., Virginia,
Ona Beulah Martin, born September 13, 1878;
Bingley Fulton Martin, born December 25, 1883;
Edna Etta Martin, born December 5, 1887

MARRIAGES: (MORRIS, COLLINS, MARTIN, LEET)

Elijah F. Morris and Eliza Collins, September 7, 1848;
Susan S. Morris and James P. Martin, June 22, 1881;
Clifford H. Leet and Edna E. Martin, April 4, 1909, Cherokee, Okla., Alfalfa County DEATHS: (MORRIS, MARTIN, RAY)
Benjamin Morris, October 29, 1834;
William D. Morris, September 25, 1834;
James L. Morris, September 30, 1834;
Elijah F. Morris, October 2, 1881, Grundy Co., Missouri;
Ona Beulah Martin Ray, May 8, 1926; infant child of E. F. and Eliza Morris, July 14, 1863;
Lot B. Morris, March 15, 1865; infant child of E. F. and E. Morris, February 24, 1866;
John C. Morris, July 16, 1866;
Thornton Morris, July 17, 1866;
Susan S. Martin, March 25, 1938

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Date: 2 April 1997

Name: Linda Ricks
Seek information re James R. MERRILL born in Md. He came to Grundy Co. Mo. in about 1837. Believe his wife was Elizabeth; their ch Brusilla, Harriet, Polly, James, Henry and Malissa. James R. MERRILL m in 1849 to Eliza Ann MOORE. After she died he married Mary A McCOY/WIGGINS in 1854; their ch Salome, Isabell, and John. Any information would be most appreciated.
Linda Ricks
1119 Magnolia, Spokane Wa. 99202

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Date: 2 April 1997

Name: Mark Daniel Boone
I am looking for ancestral information for Gusta Boone who lived in the Trenton area around the turn of the century. His sons were Audrey Daniel Boone, Otis Boone, and Presley Boone. I believe his ancestors were from Calloway or St.Charles CO, MO., all originating from the family of Squire Boone (Daniel Boone's father) in Kentucky. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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