Surnames: WHITALL WITALL WHITAW MYERS
        Submitter: Eleaner Myers McKnight (bobmck@bellsouth.net)
        Date: 01 Jan 1999

        I am Eleaner Jean (Myers) McKnight doing research on the Myers/Miller
        Family from Germany to Iowa. My gggrandfather Frederick Phillip Myers, b
        Germany, 1828-1904. He married twice to sisters, one in MO. Matrtha
        Whitall (Witall, Whitaw) had nine children. The other wife ? (Elizabeth?) had
        four children. One daughter Sarah was born in MO. on December 16, 1860.
        Died October 8, 1944. My GGrandfather George Wesley Myers, 1855-1923
        was son of Frederick and Martha. m Janis Marie Cuvelier, 1859-1928. Had
        nine children. My Grandfather Arthur Clyde Myers, 1887-1958. m Estella
        Dobbins, 1891-1922. Had Nine children. My father Allen Willford Myers,
        1916-1972, m Florence Lenora Miller in Iowa. Could anyone please help
        especially with the WHITALL, WITALL, WHITAW name. I have an
        extensive database and pics and docs and will be glad to share any info. Again
        Thanks and a Happy New Year!
 

        Surnames: DICKEY GAINES
        Submitter: Louise Wiles (louise@icok.net)
        Date: 01 Jan 1999

        I am researching my DICKEY family.The last record I have of my family in
        MO is in 1880 census, Jobe Township, Oregon Co., MO. John Dickey b.
        1840, Thomas b. 1868, Josephine C. GAINES DICKEY(Johns's wife) b.
        1852, William Robert b. 1875, Joseph A. b 1879 (all on the 1880
        census)Other children, James L. b. 1881, Pearlee E. b. 1885, Charles W. b.
        1885, Jefferson L. ca 1890-93, Samuel B. b. 1895. Where did John and
        Josephine DICKEY die? Did they leave Mo after 1880? Please contact me if
        you have any information on this family.
 

        Surnames: ELLIS
        Submitter: Roger Snyder (rsnyder@a-o.com)
        Date: 31 Dec 1998

        Have some information on Leander Jacob Ellis, if interested.
 

        Surnames: WISEMAN BRISTOW
        Submitter: Eric T. DeKraai (dekraai@taconic.net)
        Date: 30 Dec 1998
        URL: http:''www.taconic.net/dekraai

        In the early 1900s (around 1910-1920) Thelma Wiseman married a man with
        the last name of Bristow, probably in Lancaster, Missouri. They were from
        Iowa and I think they were too young to marry in Iowa so they probably got
        married in the northern part of Missouri, if it was not in Lancaster. I WOULD
        give ANYTHING to find a marriage certificate for this marriage, please contact
        me ASAP if you have any leads!!!!!
 

        Surnames: JONES HAYS HOLLAND STOKELY
        Submitter: Peggy Lovelace Contreras (plc@proaxis.com)
        Date: 30 Dec 1998

        John JONES b. 9 Jun 1820 Del Rio,Cocke Co,TN to Russell JONES and
        Sarah Jane HAYS. John JONES married Jane HOLLAND and had a son,
        Nathan JONES. Family lore has it that John and Jane JONES went from TN
        to MO with the HOLLAND and STOKELY families.
 

        Surnames: HAGEN
        Submitter: Michael Hagen (hagenmd@uky.campus.mci.net)
        Date: 29 Dec 1998

        I'm looking for civil war information on my great grandfather August Hagen. He
        died in Bosworth, Mo in 1921 or 1922. He apparently fought on the CSA
        side, but his name doesn't appear on any unit rosters; assume he must have
        been an irregular.
 

        Surnames: CASHION CASHON CASHEN CASHUN SHELTON
        Submitter: Joy Danek (jpdanek@aol.com)
        Date: 28 Dec 1998

        I am researching two CASHION brothers who were born in either Lawrence
        or Giles Co Tennessee and went to Missouri. Thomas J. CASHION, born
        about 1855, and James M. CASHION, born about 1859, were the sons of
        Samuel C. CASHION and Morticia Ann SHELTON. Their father, Samuel C.
        CASHION, died at Camp Morton, Indiana as a Civil War POW after being
        captured at Ft. Donelson in Tenn. Who did the CASHION brothers marry and
        who were their children? Looking for any descendants with whom to share
        information. Do you know of these CASHION (CASHON, CASHEN,
        CASHUN) brothers? Any informtion helpful.
 

        Submitter: adams William B. (adamswba@aol.com)
        Date: 28 Dec 1998

        Need the county that Fordland Missouri is in Great Grand Father had relatives
        in fordland. His name William Franklin Adams born 29 August 1866 place
        unknown... believe he was a farmer and left Missouri in 1904 and moved to
        Colorado
 

        Submitter: Ralph Wilkerson (rwilk@midusa.net)
        Date: 28 Dec 1998

        Looking for the final resting place of Purvey Wilkerson who died in Perry
        County Missouri in 1863(approx)while traveling to Arkansas from Franklin
        County Illinois. Any Help will be greatly appreciated.
 

        Surnames: DENNIS
        Submitter: Mollie Patterson (DPatte1026@aol.com)
        Date: 27 Dec 1998

        I am looking for information on my great grandfather Eugene Dewitt Clinton
        DENNIS born somewhere in MO. He was probably born sometime in1850?
        He was married to Kate Lovonia Hoffman from Iowa. They had a son Ralph
        Dennis my grandfather, Born in 1885 in Brown CO. S. Dakota.
 

        Surnames: LAKE LUELLEN BUIS HARRIS
        Submitter: Sharon Lake (lakeside@midusa.net)
        Date: 27 Dec 1998

        Looking for information on EMILY HARRIS and C.W. LAKE, m. 3/29/1868
        in Bethany, Mo., children are Sarah Luellen, John W. Lake, William T. Lake,
        Elizabeth Olive Buis. They both died in Bethany, Mo.
 

        Surnames: STEELE OLIVER
        Submitter: Debbie Johnson (maudejo@tenet.edu)
        Date: 27 Dec 1998

        STEELE and OLIVER - I am looking for information about Manuel James
        Morris STEELE (born in Tn.,1833/34)), who married Rachel Ann OLIVER
        (born in Mo.,1840)) about 1854. They had James Morris, John Lemuel, and
        Finis Maynard (my g-grandfather) in Missouri. They all moved to Texas
        sometime before 1882. Any help would be greatly appreciated, or e-mail me to
        say Hi! Thanks!
 

        Surnames: RANKIN DAWSON
        Submitter: Connie Dawson (bobconnie.dawson@cwix.com)
        Date: 27 Dec 1998

        RANKIN/DAWSON I am searching for GEORGE FRANK RANKIN
        DAWSON. He was born in 1890 in Wichita, KS. The 1910 MI census gives
        MO as his birthplace (?). I am just beginning to search this lead. George's
        mother's (unknown) married name was RANKIN. She remarried a
        DAWSON (unknown) and George assumed the name. Any help appreciated
        Connie Dawson
 

        Surnames: TROPP WILT
        Submitter: i.e. Jim Tropp (i.e. jimjen@jvlnet.com)
        Date: 26 Dec 1998

        Greatgrand Father lived in Stanberry, George Tropp. Married Mary Wilt at
        Hopkins, MO.Sept 6, 1880. They had 11 childern. Roy, Cleo, George, Lionel,
        Ray. Looking for family, With Last Name Tropp. Thank you!
 

        Surnames: BOSSE ZINSER
        Submitter: Jon Bosse (JCarlB@aol.com)
        Date: 26 Dec 1998

        Looking for information on family of Christopher Bosse and son Chris Bosse
        who resided in Warrensburg, Johnson County by 1882. Prior residence in MO
        is unknown. Chris Bosse married Louisa Zinser in St. Louis in 1882.
 

        Submitter: Craig Nelson (QQUS73A@PRODIGY.COM)
        Date: 26 Dec 1998

        I am searching for information about a man by the name of Samuel Bell. DOB
        and other vitals unknown. I was told that between the years 1915 - 1917 he
        lived and worked in Poweshiek Co. IA but was from MO. Any information
        would be greatly appreciated.
 

        Surnames: TRIPLETT
        Submitter: Lillie Fort (msfortay@earthlink.com)
        Date: 26 Dec 1998
        URL: None

        Seeking information on Julia Ann Triplett who was b: 1886 in MS to George
        Triplett & Lucy Hawthorne. Her siblings were George Jr., John Allen, Dinah,
        Emma, and Dora. She also married a Mr (?)Triplett and they had one child,
        Elizabeth (Lizzie). Other husbands were: A Mr. (?) Davis, Ruben Campbell,
        and Clarence House (my grandfather), of Coahoma County MS, bore him five
        children and in about 1940, moved to Memphis, TN where she d: in 1959.
        Oral history has it she lived for a time somewhere in Missour but I don't know
        what City or County. Would appreciate any information in solving this mystery.
        Will share what I have on this line. Thanks a bunch Lillie Fort
 

        Surnames: BELL
        Submitter: Craig Nelson (QQUS73A@PRODIGY.COM)
        Date: 26 Dec 1998

        I am searching for information on a Samuel Bell. DOB and other vitals are
        unknown. I suspect he was born in the early 1890's. I am told that he was from
        MO, but worked in Poweshiek Co. IA betweem the years 1915 - 1917. Any
        information would be greatly appreciated.
 

        Surnames: DEATHERAGE DURRE CHILTON TUNE OR TOONEY
        KEELING LUTON ALLEN KEATHLY CARR
        Submitter: Robert Deatherage (bdeath@swbell.net)
        Date: 24 Dec 1998

        Hi there, Merry Christmas to the list i am researching the following
        names(DEATHERAGE,CHILTON,LUTON,TUNE OR
        TOONEY,KEATHLY,KEELING,MACCORMACK,ALLEN,CARR,
        GRIMES,EDWARDS,GALE,MABE,These are related to a William
        Deatherage of Shannon Co. Missouri
 

        Surnames: BAINS JORDAN
        Submitter: Jerry Jordan (badge417@thrifty.net)
        Date: 23 Dec 1998

        I am searching for my G Grandmother LOUISA S. BAINS. I know she
        married my G Gradfather,ROBERT C.JORDAN in Pittsburg, Hickory County,
        Mo., in March 1888. She was born in Tennessee. My Great Grandfather
        ROBERT C. JORDAN was born in Dallas County, Mo. His parents were
        both born in Middle Tennessee(I think Henderson Co.Tennessee). I would
        share any information on the Jordan's that I have. My Grandfather SAMUEL
        C. JORDAN was born in Hickory Co. Missouri.
 

        Surnames: BUTLER WOOD
        Submitter: Mark A. Conley (marknron@bigfoot.com)
        Date: 23 Dec 1998

        I am looking for information on William Vincent BUTLER. William was either
        born in MO or TN. He married Mary Alemeda WOOD. They had five
        children. William, Nelson, Fred, Bessie, and Jane. I believe the Fred was born
        in Crawford County Iowa the 11th of November, 1883. Any information on
        this family would be greatly appreciated.
 

        Surnames: ELLIOTT
        Submitter: Kisha Dante (Kishad@hia.net)
        Date: 22 Dec 1998

        I am trying to find any information about my ggggrandfather Hugh S. Elliott. The
        only information that I have on him is that he was born in Missouri (not sure
        what Co.) in 1849. By 1870 he was living in Navarro Co. Tx, unmarried. He
        had a son in 1873, and my gggrandmother Mary Ida Elliott was born in Erath
        Co Tx in 1875. Her death cert lists her mother as being Betty Roberts. Hugh
        was remarried in 1979, I assume that Betty died, possibly in childbirth. By the
        1880 census, his sister Lizzy was living with him and his new wife and children.
        He remained in Erath Co. until his death in 1924. Any information or leads
        would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Kisha Dante
 

        Surnames: LYNDE PETTIT
        Submitter: Jacqueline P. Lynde (jacjac@ptld.uswest.net)
        Date: 22 Dec 1998

        Seeking ANY info on GEORGE LOYSTON LYNDE-b. 1837, VT; listed in
        History of Alameda Co., CA as coming to the state & county in 1859; m.
        Cassandra Pettit in CA, 1861;"Family story-two brothers went to the
        Klondike, 2 brothers went to Missouri".He probably was with an elder brother.
        Info on any LYNDE in Missouri about 1850 would be greatly appreciated. I
        have family background thru Deacon Thomas, first LYNDE in this country and
        will be happy to exchange info if we can find a connection.
 

        Surnames: PALMER FIELDS
        Submitter: William James Palmer Jr (wjpalmerjr@yahoo.com)
        Date: 22 Dec 1998
        URL: http://home.earthlink.net/~k7wjp

        My g-grandfater, Elza Joshua PALMER is known to be in WA state as early
        as 1895; Death Cert. states born in MO 1875, father possible Joshua Fields
        PALMER, whos mother may have be a FIELDS
 

        Surnames: ELKINS PENICK
        Submitter: Steve Elkins (abolsen@worldnet.att.net)
        Date: 21 Dec 1998
        URL: N/A

        Searching for info on Robert ELKINS. Born in Missouri 23 March 1865 &
        Died 1 July 1916, in Pocatell,ID (according to Death Record) and is buried in
        Parsons, KS. His family emmigrated to Young Co., TX AFT 1872 (or so I
        believe, but possibly earlier). Though yet to be conclusively proven, I have
        reason to believe his father was William H. ELKINS (1880 Census, Young
        Co., TX) and his mother was Mary E. ELKINS. Robert ELKINS married
        Bettie PENICK 7 SEPT 1889 in Young Co., TX. They had four sons: Robert
        "Fred", William Henry (my line), Denver Shade, and Mary Bell. Looking for
        any info on the elder Robert ELKINS particulary info that can firmly establish
        who his parents were and possibly where they came from.
 

        Surnames: DYER CARY
        Submitter: Cindy Sheldon (saintsjohnandcindy@worldnet.att.net)
        Date: 21 Dec 1998

        County unknown Trying to find information on Nancy Ann Dyer dob
        9-27-1832 dod 8-18-1871 moved from Missouri to TN with husband William
        H. Cary of KY trying to find her parents, g parents, etc. Thanks Cindy Sheldon
        Knoxville, TN
 

        Surnames: MOORE
        Submitter: Shirley Small (h2o@gjct.net)
        Date: 21 Dec 1998

        I am still seekng info. on a Martin MOORE, b. abt. 1821 in ky or va. marr. a
        Jane unknown b. abt. 1828 in. they had children Isaac, Nancy, Sarah, Mary,
        Levi, Eliza jane,George, Andrew, Benjamin and Martha.They were in the Linn
        co. 1870 census,then they disappeared, I am trying to find out what county
        they may have moved to. Thanks for any info Shirley Small
 

        Surnames: WHITE
        Submitter: Catherine White Harris (hranch1@cei.net)
        Date: 19 Dec 1998

        I am looking for Robert C. White b. 1825 in MO He married Sina F. B. 1833
        in MO. Their Children are: Charlie Harold White B. 1858 in MO George
        William White B. 1859 in MO married a Martha J. McFarland(her married
        name/With children by this man) B. 1855 in MO. Mary E. White B. 1861 in
        MO Joseph M.White B. 1867 in MO Caroline C. White B. 1869 in MO Julie
        M. White B. 1873 in AR Charlie H., George W. and Joseph M were all
        loggers in AR. It has been said they rode and hid out with the Jesse James
        Gang after moving to AR. They suppose to have uncles or consins by the
        names of James or ( Jim) and Lewis White who also rode with the gang. If
        anyone has any information on any of these people , I would love to hear from
        you. Thank you!!!!!!! Robert C. White's Father is from Ireland. Sina F. Father
        is from Maryland.
 

        Surnames: MARSH MCDONALD
        Submitter: Colleen Oliver (santawrksp@aol.com)
        Date: 18 Dec 1998

        I am trying to locate the family of John MARSH b. 1820 in Indiana and
        Catherine McDONALD b. 1824 in Kentucky. I don't know where they were
        married at, but they were md. about 1841/1842. Children: Minerva J. MARSH
        b. 1843 in ILL., David MARSH b. 12/1847 in ILL., McDonald MARSH b.
        1851 at ILL., Then they relocated to Missouri, Children born in Missouri are
        Nancy MARSH b. 1853, and Sarah Elizabeth MARSH b. 1856. I would like
        to know the county that they lived in between 1850-1856. They then moved to
        Denton Co., Texas and had two more children.
 

        Surnames: MYERS BLAN(D) SCHILDTZ EATON HUFF
        Submitter: Donetha Groover (donetha@aol.com)
        Date: 18 Dec 1998
        URL: http://hometown.aol.com/donetha/donethatree.html

        if anyone has info on the following, please contact me. Even if it is only the
        sounties that the cities are in. thanks a bunch. family 1 ? Myers m- Margaret
        Willa ? d- Springfield, MO he was a country doctor children: David Elano,
        Kate, George, Heath(preacher), Luther David Elano Myers d- 1912 Willow
        Springs, MO. m- Agnes M. Huff d- 1914 Willow Springs, MO. children:
        Evelyn Irene Myers b- 6/8/1907 Willow Springs, MO. m- Floyd Emmitt
        Blan(d) FAMILY 2 Rueben Blan m- Alice Jane Eaton d- 5/1938 Springfield,
        MO. he was a Baptist circut preacher children: Floyd Emiitt, James, Cora
        Sophina Floyd Emmitt Blan(d) b- 12/6/1898 Willow Springs, MO m- Evelyn
        Irene Myers on 10/2/1922 in Springfield, MO. he was a shoemaker. FAMILY
        3 ? Huff m- Flora J. Schildtz b- in Germany d- 1/30/1921 Willow Springs,
        MO. children: Agnes
 

        Surnames: CLARK BAKER JONES
        Submitter: Jim Jones (gembeau@worldnet.att.net)
        Date: 16 Dec 1998

        Looking for information on Jemima Ann Elizabeth CLARK, born June 27,
        1859 in Missouri. Jemima was daughter of Elizabeth CLARK, b. abt 1829 in
        Tennessee. Elizabeth had other children. She came to Texas and married John
        Baker. Jemima was found in 1870 in Bell county Texas, 1880 in McLennan
        county Texas. Jemima married John W. Jones in Bell county abt 1874.
 

        Surnames: DELP BONNIFIELD WHITLEY
        Submitter: Judy Mawhorter (judym41@hotmail.com)
        Date: 16 Dec 1998

        In June 1905, Roy A. Delp and wife, Lucy E. "Bonnie" (Bonnifield) Delp, took
        the remains of their son, Ross T. Delp, aged 18 months, to Missouri, "the state
        of Mr. Delp's home" for burial. "Bonnie" was Bonnie Whitley in 1934 and
        residing in Galena, Kansas. Were they divorced? They had one other son and
        possibly another child. What happened to these children? Any information
        appreciated. Thank you.
 

        Surnames: PATCHEN
        Submitter: lena bass (lena@valu0line.net)
        Date: 16 Dec 1998

        My great grandfather Rufus Patchen arrived in Clinton county Missouri by
        orphan train. He was born in 1851. He was on the 1870 Mo. Census in
        Lathrop Mo. Working and living with a farmer Mr.RB Rogers. Rufus's first
        wife I do not know her name, and am trying to find out. Their children was Ella
        Mae, Elijah, John and maybe a Tom. His 2nd wife was Mary Jane Shaw Neft
        as she was married before. Their children was Pearl, Myrtle, Calra, and
        Bennie. After leaving Clinton county,towns of Plattsburg, Lathrop, they went to
        Ray County. Any info would greatly be appreciated. Lena
 

        Surnames: NOBLE
        Submitter: Justine Miller (JMiller585@aol.com)
        Date: 14 Dec 1998

        Looking for Thomas Henry NOBLE who was living in Missouri around 1833.
        He and wife Sarah had a daughter named Mary A. born in Missouri in 1833.
        This family later moved to Texas. Thank you for any help.
 

        Surnames: BENSON
        Submitter: Justine Miller (JMiller585@aol.com)
        Date: 14 Dec 1998

        I am looking for Cullen A. BENSON b. abt 1820 in Missouri. He later was in
        the Mexican-American War and settled in Texas. Any information appreciated.
 
 

        Surnames: SCARBERRY HARPER HASKINS
        Submitter: D.J. Scarberry (DJSCAR@prodigy.net)
        Date: 13 Dec 1998

        SCARBERRY, HASKINS Am looking for data on a Zachariah Scarberry
        who, according to family legend/data, moved to Clay Co. Missouri, from Ohio
        around the 1840-60's. Also according to family legend/data, Zachariah md. a
        Julia Haskins. Zachariah is the son of Zachariah & Celia (Harper) Scarberry
        from Gallia Co., OH. I have tons of data on the Scarberry family which I am
        willing to share. Can someone please help me locate "Poor Lost Zachariah"?
        Anyone knowing anything about Zachariah, or any Scarberry family members
        in Missouri, please email me at >DJSCAR@prodigy.net
 

        Surnames: CLARK MEEKS RALLS FRUEN HENDRIX BARNARD
        CALLAHAN WHITE WHITLOCK
        Submitter: Georgia Aeverman (GeorgiaArt@aol.com)
        Date: 12 Dec 1998

        CLARK surname: I am seeking information on Martha Ann CLARK b. 27
        Sep 1865 in MO, county unknown. Martha had a child who used the CLARK
        surname. She married a man named MEEKS, had two children: John and
        Hettie. Hettie was born Jan 1887 in AR. Martha married Isom Allen RALLS
        10 Jun 1894 in Cache, Indian Territory (OK). Martha and Isom had four sons:
        Butler, Dewey, George and Charley Allen. I have found no information on
        Martha's parents or siblings. My other surnames: BARNARD, CALLAHAN,
        FRUEN, HENDRIX, WHITE, WHITLOCK
 

        Surnames: COPELAND WILSON BAIRD YOUST SELLERS
        Submitter: Pace Conner (pacec@darientel.net)
        Date: 12 Dec 1998

        I am looking for information on the ancestors and descendants of Benjamin
        Franklin COPELAND (b. 01-03-1854 in Missouri d. 09-11-1930 Tazewell
        County, Illinois) and his wife Mary Catherine WILSON (b. 03-14-1860 in
        Illinois d. 10-21-1926 in unknown). They had the following children: (1)
        William Homer COPELAND b. Jan 1880 d. ? (2) Rosa E COPELAND b.
        Jan 1880 d. ? (3) Lula Magnolia COPELAND b. 02-05-1883 d. 02-1957 m.
        Baxter BRAY (4) Joseph H COPELAND b. 12-1884 d.? (5) LaEtta
        COPELAND b. 07-1888 d.? m. George YOUST (6) Henry Frank
        COPELAND b. 09-1889 d.? (7) Minnie B. COPELAND b. 11-1898 d.? m.
        Kenneth SELLERS (8) Elva COPELAND b. Aft 1900 d.? m. Clyde BAIRD I
        have found the family in the following Census Records: 1880 Newton County,
        Missouri 1900 Logan County, Oklahoma 1910 Dent County, Missouri I do
        not know the names of Benjamins' parents only that they were both born in
        Tenn. Mary Catherines father was from Indiana and her mother was from
        Kentucky. I have a photo of the family taken in Rolla, Missouri around 1915.
        To make matters even more confusing Benjamin died in Illinois but was buried
        in Caney, Montgomery County, Kansas. I would love to make contact with
        anyone who has any information on this family.
 

        Surnames: BRUCE CARLOCK CEARLOCK CARLICK
        Submitter: Sharon Newcomb (SharonN449@aol.com)
        Date: 12 Dec 1998

        I'm searching for the Bruce family. Peter and his wife Sarah (Carlock,
        Cearlock, Carlick) both born in Indiana circa 1830, their son, Francis Marion
        Bruce, born in Texas (unknown location) on April 15, 1850 and his daughter,
        Viva Bruce, born in Washington County, Arkansas October 17, 1889. I'm
        hoping Peter and his wife passed through Missouri on their way to Texas. Can
        you help? Sharon Newcomb Vista, CA
 

        Surnames: GONCE
        Submitter: Roger Wilson (rwilsonAplanetc.com)
        Date: 12 Dec 1998

        Abraham GONCE came to Mousourri probably in early 1850's or late 1840's.
        He was a Doctor. Don't know what County he settled in. He was a son of
        Vance Gonce and Patsy Davis Gonce of Hawkins County Tennessee. He was
        a grandson of Hezekiah Davis one of Hawkins county Tennessee, formely from
        Rowan county North Carolina. Any info will be appreciated.
 

        Surnames: BROWN COCHRAN CHIDESTER
        Submitter: Betty (bslovins@accn.org)
        Date: 12 Dec 1998

        John Harvey BROWN b. ca 1875 Rogers, Arkansaw. JHB moved to Stone
        County, McDonald County, Jasper County and on to OK and CA. and back
        to MO where he is buried. He married in 1895 Henrietta Cochran (Chidester)
        and had eight children. I would like to find JHBrown's siblings, parents and
        place of burial.
 

        Surnames: MOTTSHIRD MOTTERSHARD
        Submitter: Ed Rogers (mared@bellsouth.net)
        Date: 10 Dec 1998

        Looking for Mottshird or Mottershard.John Mottshird born around 1840.In
        Mo.That is about all I have right now.
 

        Surnames: CARTER SPELL
        Submitter: Linda H. (lkayjh@concentric.net)
        Date: 09 Dec 1998

        Seeking info re MO family: James Robert CARTER b. abt 1850 MO and wife
        Louis?/Elthea SPELL. His father was J.H. and Eliza CARTER. J.R.'s children
        born in TX. J.H.'s children born in MO that I know of were: James Robert,
        Adell, and [Diulph] and Arazona. Any clues appeciated.
 

        Surnames: STEWARD
        Submitter: Helen Stratton (netsrfr@swbell.net)
        Date: 09 Dec 1998

        Searching for descendents of Willis, Mounce or Joel Steward. These
        individuals came to an unknown area in MO (Grand Prairie) as children after
        the death of their mother in Jackson County, TN. Their brother Clay Steward
        remained in TN.
 

        Surnames: SANSOM, HIRAM
        Submitter: Denton Sansom (dentons@usit.net)
        Date: 09 Dec 1998

        Denton C. Sansom. I am searching for Hiram, or Hi Sansom who is reported
        going west after 1850 the s/o John R. and Elizabeth (Davidson) Sansom, Sr.
        Any information concerning Hiram Sansom that could put me on his trail would
        be appreciated. Thank you for your time and effort.
 

        Surnames: SPEAKE
        Submitter: Terry bingham (terry.bingham@usa.net)
        Date: 07 Dec 1998

        I'm looking for a Riley Speake all I know is he was in MO. he had son named
        James Leroy and one named William Henry . There may have been more
        children but thats all i know James b. Nov 25 1854 in MO. They left in 1878
        for Bowie Texas
 

        Surnames: HOUCHIN HOUCHINS
        Submitter: Betty Houchins Blevins (ebk@mesh.net)
        Date: 05 Dec 1998

        I am searching for information on JOHN DECATUR HOUCHIN who came
        to came to Missouri from KY abt 1851, but left for TX before 1860. Also is
        there any information on a CHARLES HOUCHIN, born 1811 in Warren
        county KY? He left KY after 1864 and it is thought that he may have come to
        some of his cousins still residing in MO. or possibly the homes of his daughters
        named Wines and Grizzle. He is my great great grandfather. I would appreciate
        all help given.
 

        Surnames: PAXTON PRESTON
        Submitter: Tim McCord (tmccord450.aol.com)
        Date: 04 Dec 1998
 

Looking for information about the marriage of Stewart Paxton who married to Bessie Preston and had children Trixie Lee Paxton, Dan Paxton &     GeorgePaxton all who I believe were born in Missouri.