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Sanders; Brien
I am looking for information on Ray Elmer Sanders
born in Missouri, my best guess would probably be sometime around the mid
1860's. He married Daisy Mary Brien, had
a son Lawrence Harold Sanders, born 6/15/1905,
in Junction City, Kansas.
Sheila Sanders--Sun Jul 5
19:07:54 1998
Price; Anthony
I'm researching the family history of my paternal grandparents. My
grandmother Mary J. Anthony's obituary
(1916) listed a sister by the Name of Mrs. E. Price
in Missouri. They were Welsh amd came frpm Maesteg, Wales.
Mary Walp--Sun Jul 5 13:15:05 1998
Blackman; Peterson
Charles Blackman (b. abt 1860 MO)
married Ida Peterson (b. abt l865 MO)
before 1887. They were in Walla Walla, Washington by then. Am trying to
find city/county where either were born.
Fonda Lawson--Sun Jul 5 00:23:53
1998
Goebel; Bormann
I'm looking up information regarding my Grandfather Henry Oscar Goebel,
born abt 1882, and Grandmother Antonia Bormann,
born abt 1887, both reportedly in Missouri.
John Goebel--Sat Jul 4 11:28:33
1998
Spiller; Hill,
Sterns, Fair
I am looking for any information regarding Daniel C. Spiller
and Martha Hill. They had a son named
William Elijah, he was born February 2, 1849 in Missouri. William later
married Narcissus Caroline Sterns, she
was the daughter of George and Lucinda Sterns.
William and Narcissus moved to Fulton County Arkansas and that is where
they both died and are buried in the Shiloh Cemetery northeast of Salem,
Arkansas. They had a son named James Oscar, he was my Great Grandfather.
He married Jessie Fair on June 7, 1896
and they had my Grandmother, Winnie Catherine.
Barbara Davenport--Fri Jul 3 08:47:28
1998
McLeod
I am searching for info on a John A. McLeod,
born in Missouri about 1881. I do know that there was 3 generations of McLeods
(this family) born and raised in Missouri. I also know that John A. McLeod
married a Lucy ???, and that she was born in Kansas in about 1881.
Jerry A. McLeod-- Thu Jul 2
21:22:14 1998
Ford; Jackson
Lisby Ford Married (May) Mary Canzada Jackson,
both born in in Tn.,moved to Mo. and had 5 children born from 1865 to about
1874. Their names are Martha, Lisby, William S., James, and May J. They
show up in 1880 Monroe County Ky. Census. All children show to be born
in Mo. Have no knowledge of where in Mo. they were. Bill
Bill Clark--Thu Jul 2 13:19:04
1998
Coffelt; Rogers
Seeking info on Henry Coffelt who
is reported to have been born in Missouri around 1830. He was in the Civil
War and eventually moved to Kosse, Limestone County, TX, where he married
my great grandmother, Nancy Margaret Minor Rogers
in 1899. Any info will be greatly appreciated.
Barbara Upton--Sat Jun 27 19:40:52
1998
VanCleave; Hathaway
Seeking information on Howard Charles VanCleave
his wife Jane and their daughter Mattie May. Mattie was born July 1880
in Missouri. Mattie married David Oscar Hathaway
but I don't know where or when.
Mary Smith--Sat Jun 27 13:47:19
1998
Atchley; Surber
Seeking information on birth of Atchley,
Thomas Theodore "Ted" The only info I have is from my birth certificate
(father's place of birth listed as state of Missouri) and the SSDI entry
for him (b. 8/14/1905, d. 7/25/1992). The birth year given in the SSDI
is consistent with the "age of father" on my birth certificate. //Atchley,
Thomas Theodore "Ted", b. 8/14/1905 MO, d. 7/25/1992 CA// //Surber,
Marijune (Mary June?), b. 5/?/1922 SD, d. 1984 CA//
John Atchley--Thu Jun
25 09:46:34 1998
Williams; Haley
Seeking John Golden Williams b. c1831
Ohio and Sarah Ann Haley Williams
b. c1834 or 1840, Illinois came to Missouri between 1880 and 1900 and died
there according to family sources. Offspring William Ed, John Wesley, Alfred,
Matilda, Clarrie returned to Illinois Bond or Fayette County (were in Fayette
in 1900). Seeking county of death in Missouri so can pursue further.
Cinda Chima--Wed Jun 24 18:48:08
1998
DeMasters; Trent
I am looking for the parents of David W. DeMasters.
I have no date of birth, although he was bonr in Missouri. He married Lillie Trent
in Lafayette County, Missouri September 29, 1892. David W. and Lillie DeMasters
had the following children: Orvil, Clarence, Alonzo, Ward, Warren and Thomas.
Possibly also a daughter Helen who would have died at age 7. They were
all born in Missouri.
Jackie Campbell--Mon Jun 22
08:15:54 1998
Ellison; Mathews/
Matthews
My grand fathers' original name was Melvin Mathews/
Matthews. He was born in Texas about 1896. His parents were killed
in an accident,and he was adopted by his maternal grand parents,the Ellisons.
After my mother was born,1919 in Pa.,he went to an unknown county in Missouri.
I was told that his family had some kind of store.The family never saw
him again.I am hoping that someone in Missouri recognizes his name-Melvin Ellison.
Peter Mooney--Sun Jun 21 18:39:40
1998
Biddle; Hicks,
Curtis
Seeking information on Joseph Biddle,
born in Gibson or Knox County, IN, around 1885, to Elizabeth Hicks
and J. D. Biddle. Joe had half-brothers
and sisters with last name of Curtis.
He was in Knox Co. IN in 1910 Census and it is believed he moved to Missouri,
possibly the St. Louis area, and was living there as late as the 1930's.
Irene Brunet--Wed Jun 17 18:18:16
1998
Nantkes; Vather
Looking for Ubbe Nantkes 1836- 1892,Wife
Amki Vather 1842-? We are looking for
where in Mo they resided and what cemetery they are buried in. We have
been told that they were buried in East St Louis but have been unable to
locate..
Gary Nantkes--Sat Jun 13 23:06:48
1998
Smotherman; Milks
I am looking for information about John W. Smotherman.
He was married to Amma Mae Milks about
1900 somewhere in Missouri. The only other information that I have is that
two daughters were born to the couple. The first was Ethel possibly born
in Missouri. The second was Verona , born in Decatur, Iowa 1 March 1905.
Rowena Selby-- Thu Jun 11
14:37:17 1998
Tanner; McKee,
Earle, Harper
Henrietta McKee, born 26 July 1869,
married Richard W. Tanner in Paris, IL,
and divorced 1908. They had a daughter, Bessie, born 1887 in IL, who married,
John H. Earle in IN; a son Norman C.,
born 1890 in IL, who married Eva Harper
in IN and had son, Norman W., born 1911 in IN who died in 1989 in Kansas
City, KS; and a son Willard, born 1892 in IN. They are believed to have
moved to MO after 1911. Looking for any information on above or descendents
of Bessie, Norman, or Willard.
Kerry Tanner--Tue Jun 9 20:09:49
1998
Howe; Small,
McCullough
Jennie Howe born Dixmont, Mo 1866.
Dau. of Hiram Howe & Nancy Small.
Jennie married John H. McCullough. Both
died in Cleveland, OH. Place of marriage unknown. Where was/is Dixmont.
Also want info re Hiram Howe and Nancy Small
families.
Jack Mc--Sun Jun 7 16:48:33 1998
Webmaster: not found on GNIS.
Barnes
I am seeking information on Lorenzo Dow Barnes
who may have been born in Missouri. The 1910 Ohio census records for his
sons Elmer and Ora indicate he was born in Missouri. The 1900 Ohio census
records on Lorenzo state he was born in Ohio in January 1849. Which is
state is correct? Can not find Lorenzo and family prior to 1900.
Beverly Secrist--Fri
Jun 5 18:47:32 1998
Crowley; Perry
I am seeking information on William Crowley.
His birth place was listed as Missouri on the 1860 census taken in Oktibbeha
County, Mississippi. Birthdate was listed as 1825. He married in Loundes
County, Mississippi, in 1843; wife was Melissa Perry.
I need to know names of William's parents.
Sara Hitt--Thu Jun 4 19:49:45
1998
Ellis
I am searching for John Davis/David Ellis
he was married in Wayne Co IL in 1876 and later moved to Crawford Co IN.
In the 1900 census it shows his birth year as 1860 and birthplace as Missouri.
Tricia Harms--Fri Jun 5 16:29:28
1998
Setzer; Lambert
Looking for any information on Clara Evelyn Setzer
the daughter of Wesley & ?Rhode? Setzer.
Clara was born March 15, 1877 in MO. She married Samuel David Lambert
in Pocahontas, Randolph County, Arkansas.
Terrye Jones Lambert--Wed Jun
3 12:58:53 1998
Gray/Grey; Botts,
Miller
Please advise if you have info on the identity and ancestry of Joseph(Joe)
Elmer (?) Gray/Grey b ca 1906/unknown
county MO who had a bro, Lee Gray. Joe Gray
was acquainted with Leona Pearl Miller Botts
and was a frequent visitor to the Botts
household in Sacramento CA ca 1930s. Joe GRAY courted Leona's dau, Christine
Florence Botts and they had a child
in July 1936/Sacramento CA, Judith Lee Gray.
Joe was said to have been a trucker between Sacramento and Los Angeles
areas. He is said to have died abt 1946/unknown county CA.
April Robbins--Mon Jun
1 16:13:31 1998
Spencer; Young,
Ballard, Edmondston
MY Maternal grandfather was N.A. Spencer
born abt. 1848 Missouri according to a Tx census. N.A. had a brother named
Anderson F. Spencer born abt 1850 Mo.
N.A. Spencer's wife was Mary E. (Ballard,
I think) their children were: E.J., (female) born abt 1848 MO; John Alexander,
born 31 Dec 1871 MO(my gggf); Andrew; and Elizabeth. John Alexander Spencer
Married Lucienda Elizabeth Young,
daughter of William C. Young and Mary Edmondston.
John and Lucienda moved to Texas around 1860.
Darlene--Wed May 27 15:17:24
1998
Howe; Wright,
Pettigrew, Simpson
I am trying to find the birthplace, etc. of my great-grandmother Martha
Jane Howe Wright Pettigrew.
Her father came from Ky. She was b: Mar. 6, 1845,Mo., d: Dec. 19, 1914,
Olathe, Ks. Her first marriage was to B.F. or Benjamin Franklin Wright,
he/his family came from Illinois. He was in the 11th Regt Missouri Vol.Cav.,
Sergeant Co. C. No more known on him. Martha's parents were William Howe
and Nancy Simpson, Ky. His parents were
Edward Howe and Barbery, Ky. Hers may
have been Samuel Simpson and Franky?
Also from Ky. Martha later turned up in Olathe, Ks. Wher she married William
George Pettigrew. Martha had 12 siblings,
some born in KY.
Alice Parcel--Tue May 26
22:35:38 1998
Palmer
I am seeking any information on Elza Joshua Palmer,
born 7 May 1875, and his parents. His father is listed as being born in
MO, this mother listed as being born in Ohio.
William James Palmer Jr--Tue
May 26 11:51:44 1998
Cranson; Galloway
Amazie Cranson was b April 1855
in MI, his children were all born in MO between 1800 and 1895. They were
A. E b 1880 in Mo, L. F. b 1884 in Mo. the mother (?) of A. E. and L. F.
was born Ill. Amzie married 2nd Lorinda Mae Galloway
b 20 May 1874 in Mi ca 1893 they had one child Bertha b 1893 in Mo. By
1900 they were in Fannin county TX. My question is; Is there an 1880 census
index for MO? If so would some kind soul ascertain if there are any Cransons
in the state of MO at that time. I don't have a clue as to what county
to look in?
Wanda Brown--Mon May 25
19:29:59 1998
Durham; Dunegan
I have been searching for a Missouri town called Lawndale and every
search leads to a deadend. I have a very old postcard that was mailed to
my great grandmother, Sara Dunegan Durham
(husband Alfred). The postmark date is obliterated, but it had to be
around 1910. It was addressed to Mrs. A. T. Durham
at Lawndale, Mo. I'm trying to trace their parents, birthplaces and wedding
date, and need to be able to place them in Lawndale at a specific time.
Gloria Spurlock--Mon May 25 18:16:31
1998
Webmaster: not found on GNIS.
Martin; Hembrie
Trying to locate my Grand father's county of birth. Death Certificate
for him, Elbert Washington Martin, lists
Missouri, August 14, 1896 as the place of birth. Father was George Martin,
birthplace, Missouri, Mother Thula Hembrie,
birthplace Oklahoma. Would appreciate a county listing if availible for
Elbert Martin or if possible a county
of death for George Martin where I may
file for the requisite death/birth certificates. All information I have
is from a California Death Certificate for my Grand father, Elbert Washington Martin,
deceased Santa Cruz county, CA, March 18, 1973.
Richard A. Martin--Mon May 25 15:27:41
1998
Price; Pucket
Looking for marriage of: James Price
and Elizabeth Pucket (or spelling deviation
of), probably in the 1820's or thereabouts. They had at least one son,
Henry Price b. abt. 1830. Family legend
has this family coming into KY from MO. This seems backwards, but I have
run out of all other leads.
Valorie Spence--Sun May
24 21:50:28 1998
Broadley
William Broadley (my great grandfather)
was born in England ca1857.He is found in 1880 census in Oregon with wife
Laura born Mo. son, Thomas Edgar Broadley
born July 15, 1875 in Mo. (my grandfather)
Dan L. Broadley--Sun May 24 18:21:41
1998
Wilson; Burns
I'm looking for information on Caleb Wilson.
Caleb was born in 1812 in WV. At sometime he lived in MO, his youngest
daughter was born in MO in 1860, but where? By 1863, they were in OH. At
some point he married Mary Burns (b.
1840, OH) who was only one year older than his oldest daughter. Did he
meet her in MO? Does this sound familiar to anyone?
Sandy Barton--Thu May 21 17:37:02
1998
Rudolph
Peter Rudolph (born VA?) and wife
Ellie came to Missouri about 1860. I don't know where. He died about 1885.
Jill Forrest--Thu May 21
07:37:20 1998
Golden
I am looking for the birthplace of one Arthur Golden
born somewhere in Missouri around 1885.
John Mulvey--Wed May 20 16:06:41
1998
Haney
William Haney, Missouri, mid to
late 1800's. Son Jess Haney, born 1898,
my grandfather.
Cate Dickerson--Wed May 20 15:47:12
1998
McLey
I am doing a history search on my family. I know they have come from
Mo. But not for sure from where. My Grandfathers name was Jasper Clyde McLey.
Patty Larsen--Sat May 16 05:57:18
1998
Carr;
I have tried both search areas for this information. "May 2, 1902 John Carr
of Helwig, Missouri is here looking for a location" This is an excerpt
from the The Ames Enterprise, Woods County, OK found at the Oklahoma Historical
Building-Newspaper Department September 11, 1990. I guess my question is
where was Helwig, Missouri? I am looking for information on John Carr.
Gloria Lund--Fri May
15 14:32:30 1998
webmaster note: not found with Gousha atlas or GNIS server
Cook; Plant,
Neal
My gggrandmother was Susan Jane Cook.
She was born in TN in 1849 but the family soon moved to MO, where unknown.
Susan recalled swimming in the Miss River as a child with her two brothers
(names unknown). Her father was ___ Cook,
a merchant in MO; her mother was ____ Plant.
Susan had auburn hair and blue eyes. She married William Henry Neal
from MS in 1869 (where unknown) and moved to Tx. Anything? Thanks.
Michael Ann Coker--Thu
May 14 15:56:47 1998
Jewell
I,m trying to locate information about my grandmother Lula Pearl Jewell,
who was born in Sexton Station MO on October 22, 1887. I have been unable
to locate Sexton Station through any available geographic reference.
walt jones--Wed May 13 08:34:01
1998
webmaster note: not found with Gousha atlas or GNIS server
Foust/Faust
My Grandfather was Sydney Dean Foust/Faust.
He left his family and relocated somewhere in Missouri. I'm trying to find
out where he relocated, who he married, if there were any additional children,
when he died and where he's buried.
Sharon McLellan-
-Tue May 12 09:13:28 1998
Blankenship; Bious,
Riggs
I have been searching for information about my grandfather's family....
His name is Elbert Frederick Blankenship,
but his birth certificate may have said Ulysses (the doctor was drunk).
His father was Albert Harrison Blankenship,
and his mother was Ada Bell Bious. Albert's
father was Pleasant C. Blankenship and
his mother was Mandy Riggs (these would
have been my grandfather's grandparents). My grandfather's siblings were
Lonnie Carl, Lottie May, and Lucille. I also have a list of names of my
grandfather's uncles and aunts if that helps.
Steve Blankenship-- Mon May
11 11:15:54 1998
Jones; Baines,
Odom, Harrison, Threllkell
My mother was the 15th of 18 children born to Alva Eugene Jones
and Ruby Mae Jones. Ruby was born to
John Henry Jones and Katie Mae Odom.
Her siblings include : Horace, Lewis, and Marie. Marie married "Woody" Harrison
and had 11 or 12 children. John divorced Katie and remarried another woman
whose name I don't know and had several more children. The only name I
have of this second family is one grandchild: Dan Threlkell
(sp? he is a meteorologist). Alva was born to Talma Jones
and Martha Baines, I only know that
he came from Missouri, previously I thought Tennessee, but have discovered
otherwise. His siblings include, but are not limited to : Talma, Jr., Elsie,
Tessa, or Tressa, and 2 or 3 other brothers. Alva's nickname was "Deacon".
Any help is greatly appreciated. Alva was b) Oct. 2, 1898, d) July 1969.
Mona F. Wagner-- Mon May 11 09:26:31
1998
Stover; Onley,
Wiggs, Burch
Seeking info on Thomas Jefferson Stover,
born 12-1-1863 in Williamson Co, Ill. Later lived in MO, site unknown.
Married Alice Lee Wiggs, place unknown.
Later lived in OK. Alice was the daughter of John Henry Wiggs,
and Mary Frances Burch Wiggs,, born
1884 in TX. Parents of Thomas were Joseph F Stover
and Sarah Onley Stover. It is believed
that Joseph died 1875-1879 in Williamson Co, Ill. and that Sarah remarried
and moved to MO.
Carol Loper Dunaway--Mon
May 11 08:23:39 1998
Wilson
Seek information on ancestors of Eldred A. Wilson
(b.c.1900-d.after 1972). He was the son of Truman Arnold Wilson.
This is all the info I have on them so far.
Ralph Ganis--Sun May 10 18:21:32
1998
Hall
I am looking for info on a family that moved to Missouri around 1894
from Glen Elder, Kansas. This family includes: William Henry and Caroline Hall
and children: Frank b 1875; Anna b 1878; Chester b 1881; John b 1883; Ivan
b 1885; Richard b 1887; and Fred b 1891.
Kathleen Morse--Sat May 9 22:17:25
1998
Whitaker; Baker
Looking for any information on James Martin Whitaker,
b. 1848 (in NC?), died 1921, and/or Sarah Ann Baker,
b. 1850(in MO, I think), d. 1911. He evidently was in Missouri during the
Civil War with a MO unit. James and Sarah were married in MO. but I don't
know where, probably about 1868 or 69 because their first child Robert
Columbus was born in 1870. According to a cousin this was somewhere around
the Springfield area.One of their children was my grandfather: John Harrison Whitaker,
born 1886. He at some point moved to Texas because my father was born there
in 1908.I'd love to know more about them or hear from other descendents.
Gail Willett--Thu May 7 19:58:08
1998
Bowman
George Newton Bowman was born Jan.
1, 1868 somewhere in Missouri. The next info that I have has the family
living in Lamar County, Texas about 1876. I am looking for George Newton Bowman's
parents. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Lawrence Ray Price--Wed May
6 20:23:09 1998
