Date: 23 December 1997
Name: Diane Glidewell
Fitzgibbons 
I am looking for any information on my father's family surname GLIDEWELL--his
mother's research has been completed (Clara Bell Sayre) back to 1600's, but
my grandfather (Leonard George GLIDEWELL) is harder to trace. His parents
were George W. GLIDEWELL b.2-2-1861, and married (3-20-1887) to Nancy JUDD
b.12-30-1864. There seems to be a number of Glidewells that are no relation--I
appreciate any help.
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Date: 15 December 1997
Name: John D.Bell 
HORD, Thomas J. and wife Margaret Elizabeth DeYoung came to Milan Mo.
in 1865. They had ten children. Known names are; Clarence, Charlie, Fred,
Dora, Gertie, Camilla and Mattie S. Seeking information of when and where
of births, deaths, Parents and future descendents of this couple.
John D. Bell M.D.
2009 Terrace Ave.
Klamath Falls, Or 97601
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Date: 10 December 1997
Name: John D. Bell
KESSENGER, John C. M. D. came to Milan about 1870. Practiced medicine
there for many years. Believe he died in Milan in 1922. Had at least one son,.
a John D. KESSENGER M.D., who also practiced in Milan for a short time. Am
seeking information on when and where he was born, parents, marriage, and
other children. Have good records on John D Kessenger to share.
John D. Bell M.D.
2009 Terrace Ave.
Klamath Falls, Or. 97601
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Date: 6 December 1997
Name: Kennette Klees 
DICKERSON, Franklin (P. or D.) of Clay Township, Newtown Village, Sullivan
County, MO. b. IN 1841 - m. 1880 - Emily Armilda GUYMON b. 1859 - Sullivan
Cty, MO. Looking for information on Franklin, his parents, siblings, and when
and how they came to Sullivan Cty, MO.
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Date: 28 November 1997
Name: Valri Darling 
Searching for info on Andrew ALEXANDER, died 1858 & buried in Pleasantville
Cemetery, 1 mi. east of Mystic, Sullivan Co, MO. His son, R.V. ALEXANDER,
d. 1854, is also buried there. We are descended from Andrew's son, Isaac Jacob
ALEXANDER. Other children of Andrew & Phoebe were Alfred, Evaline, James,
Lydia, and Samuel. They had come to MO from Coles Co, IL.
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Date: 26 November 1997
Name: Bill Hoskins 
HOSKIN, Catherine Jane CULVER; Milan, Sullivan Co, Missouri, USA; Lived
at Milan, Sullivan County 1870-1874. She was born PA or OH 27 Sep 1843. I'm
trying to determine her connection to Sullivan County. Her husband left she
and an infant son there during the winter of 1870-71. Did she live with relatives?
I'm looking for leads that may provide clues to her parents. She subsequently
died at Branch, Camden County, Missouri on 01 Apr 1903.
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Date: 17 November 1997
Name: Marla Seybold
I am looking for information on my grandfather's family. His name is John
Ervin FANNING born 19 Aug 1891 in Sullivan County. From what I can
find his father was David FANNING, mother Nancy CARMACK-FANNING. I would like
any records or information pertaining to this family. Thank you,
Marla Seybold
6218 N W Waukomis Drive
Kansas City, MO 64151
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Date: 15 November 1997
Name: Jack Sterling 
I would like to find descendents of James W. SMITH, b. 1853 in Mauch
Chunk, Pa. According to church records, he and wife Lena and their 3 sons,
Daniel, b.1892, Earl, b. 1891and James W. SMITH, b. 1889 relocated to Milan
Missouri in 1899. They were most likely members of the Presbyterian Church.
Thanks in advance for any help.
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Date: 11 November 1997
Name: Sandra
Mueller 
I am look for information on my ggrandmother's family. Her name was Hattie
PHILLIPS, b. 4/04/1863; her father was Col Oliver PHILLIPS, b. 1816
and Oliver's father was George Phillips, b. July 10, 1771, VA. Col. PHILLIPS
was a Captain, Co. C, First Missouri of the State Militia Cavalry (1860-62).
I would like to obain copies of any records pertaining to this family. Hattie
married Edward Webster JONES, in Greencastle, Feb. 10, 1886. I'm also
trying to find information on my ggrandfather JONES--I know nothing about
him. I will share what I have. Thank You
Sandra Mueller
736 Pomegranate Ct.
Henderson, NV 89014
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Date: 15 October 1997
Name: M. Sanders
Looking for any info on a great-great- uncle of mine named Dr. Charles W.
LEWIS from Greencastle, MO. I have a letter he wrote my grama on June
17, 1946 and then he passed away in Dec. 1947. I need to know if he was married
and had children. If anybody has any info on him please respond.
Thank You
M. Sanders
3509 Fairview Dr
Antioch, Ca. 94509
shuga@ecis.com
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Date: 12 October 1997
Name: Tim Darrow 
I am looking for any information about Sara Leota McCABE. She was born
April 7, 1898 in Sullivan Co. MO and died December 18, 1971 in Edina, Knox
County, MO. She married Howard Alexander WEBB October 30, 1917 in Milan,
MO.
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Date: 10 October 1997
Name: Loren Smith 
Jacob Thomas CUSTER (b:21 Nov 1831 - d:26 Dec 1887)and his wife Mary
Elizabeth WALTERS (b:27 May 1841 - d:16 Dec 1926) came by train to MO from
Hamilton, OH during the Civil War. They were met at the station in Brookfield
by Jacob's brother, who took them and their possessions in a big wagon to
the Custer farm. The farm was located about halfway between Greencastle and
Spickard. They had 6 children:
thanks
Loren
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Date: 8 October 1997
Name: Tim Darrow 
Sarah Leota McCABE was born April 7, 1898 in Sullivan Co. MO and
died December 1971 in Edina, MO, She was married to Howard Alexander WEBB
October 30, 1917 in Milan, MO. I am looking for any information on the MCCABE
family. Thanks.
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Date: 26 September 1997
Name: Bob Myers 
Am seeking information on a Henry MYERS and his family who lived
in Duncan Township, Sullivan County from 1850 to 1880. Henry's 1st wife
name was Martha Jane, and they had three sons (1) William R. Myers, (2)
Jacob J. Myers (3) Joseph D. Myers.
Henry's 2nd wife name was Martha and they had three children (1) Perlina, (2)Lotta, (3) Andrew J. Henry moved from TN to MO around 1845-1850.
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Date: 25 September 1997
Name: Dann M.
Norton 
Uriah HUMPHREYS, the founder of Humphreys, MO, is the brother to
my ancestor George HUMPHREYS of Gibson Co. IN. I have info on their parents,
including the adultery suit brought against George, Sr. by the brothers,
George and Uriah. Believe the family is descended from Joseph HUMPHREYS
of Stafford Co.VA. Would like to exchange information with other descendants.
Dann M. Norton
e-mail: mrnor10@isbe.accessus.net
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Date: 22 September 1997
Name: Diane Schroeder
I am searching for information on the following families who lived in the
Harris, MO area: FASSETT, ELLIS, RUSH, WASHBURN, COOK. Thank you.
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Date: 19 September 1997
Name: Peggy
Seeking information on Finley M. WILSON who died there in July 1871,
and where a will was proven Jul 15, 1871. He was staying with a son, Andrew
F. WILSON and family, I believe. Would like to know what the will said,
and where he is buried. Thanks for your help.
Peggy
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Date: 19 September 1997
Name: Mary Vande Lune 
REGER, Ellis Fransway (b. 23 Feb 1877 MO. d. 2 May 1930 Tecumseh
OK) and SMITH, Olive Arizona (b. 27 Oct. 1880 MO. d. 15 June 1957
Tecumseh OK) married 4 Jan 1899 in Sullivan Co. MO. They are my great-grandparents
and I'm looking for any descendants/ancestors. Their children are:
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Date: 14 September 1997
Name: David P. Weston
Seeking help with the Harvey WESTON family. Harvey m 4 September
1824 to Mary "Polly" BROWN in Greene County Tennessee. Their children were
Jotham F. b 1827, Emeline b 1834, Cathrine Jane b 25 Mar 1839, Moses Patrick
b 12 March 1840, Alfred Alexander b 1842 and Elizabeth b abt 1845. I believe
all the children were born in Greene Co TN and in the early 1850's they
removed to Sullivan County Missouri.
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Date: 11 September 1997
Name: Ann Onstad
In November of 1996 I found a postcard at an antique dealer in Denton County
Texas. It is a family picture. The names are on the picture. If anyone descends
from this Bailey family and can prove it to me the post card can
be obtained from me. I saw the postcard and thought it would be very valuable
to someone doing family research. It cost me a total of $2.16. But I will
give it to someone that can name some of the people on the postcard and
can sufficiently prove to me they are related.
Ann Onstad 1430 Creekview Lewisville, TX 75067-4994
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Date: 8 September 1997
Name: Gayle Woodruff 
I am searching for any information on the WOODRUFF family. My Great-Grandfather
was George F. WOODRUFF and he was married to Bertha CORBIN. My Grandfather,
Ewing H. WOODRUFF, was born in Opel, a town that was in Sullivan County
with a post office from 1882-1902. I am trying to find out what happened
to Opel and if any records from there still exist. I do not know if there
are any siblings for George F. WOODRUFF or Ewing H. WOODRUFF.
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Date: 2 September 1997
Name: Jeralyn Lillard 
I am researching the daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Wetzel/Whetsell. She
is Mary (Polly) Wetzel WAMPLER. She was born 20 May 1797 in Wythe
Co. VA and married George Christian Wampler who was born in 14 May 1794
in Wythe Co. Polly and George moved to Sullivan Co. about 1869. Polly died
16 Jan 1874 and George died ca 1884. Both are buried in the Knifong Cemetery.
There children were: Elizabeth, Jesse, Mary, Christian, Sarah, Peter W.,
Harvey G., David and William. I will share my information.
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Date: 28 August 1997
Name: Gwen Wall 
I am seeking information on and ancestors of the following couple: John
WILSON and Amanda HARGIS, and her #2 husband David SAMPLES.
John b.about 1820 AL, married Amanda 1848 Sullivan Co.,MO. Amanda was born
1830 in MO. Their known children are: William J. (my2ggf) b 1848 Sullivan
Co.; Isaac H. b.1849 MO; Elizabeth E. b 1852 MO;John W. b 1856 MO; Lucinda
G. or J.b 1858 MO; and Martha C. b 1861 MO, married 1874 James MEDLOCK,
died 1938 WA. By 1864 I believe John Sr. was dead, and his wife Amanda married
#2 David SAMPLES in Adair Co.
Shortly thereafter, they left Missouri and traveled the Oregon Trail to Washington Territory. They had four children: Isabelle(SIMMONS) b 1864 MO; Henry Manford b 1867 OR; Frances Marion b 1868 Washington Territory; and Emma Louise b 1870 Washington Territory (HURST, BROWN).
At the time of Amanda's marriage to David SAMPLES he was 54 years old, and I believe that this was at least his second marriage. Who were David SAMPLES children by his earlier marriage? I have not been able to locate any information on Amanda's parents or siblings, John Sr. death, or David SAMPLES first marriage? Are there any HARGIS researchers or SAMPLES researchers who know about this family. If there are any WILSON researchers interested in this family, I have a lot of information on the children, both SAMPLES and WILSON. One of the WILSON boys left Washington and went to California - I believe it was John W.
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Date: 28 August 1997
Name: Cindy Fletcher
Searching for information on FORD family. My grandfather was Holly
Ford, dob 18 Aug 1885, the son of George Patrick Ford and Elizabeth BERRY.
Holly married Isma EMBERTON, and they had four children, Elva Irene, Walter,
Arthur Eral, and Dortha Ruth.
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Date: 27 August 1997
Name: Cindy Fletcher
I am looking for information on the EMBERTON family. My grandmother
was Isma EMBERTON, born 15 Feb 1893. Her father was George C. EMBERTON,
the son of William H. EMBERTON. Isma Emberton's mother ws Lillie Mae MCCOLLUM,
born 7 Apr 1872, daughter of Henderson MCCOLLUM and Mary BELZER.
It is really information on the MCCOLLUM and BELZER line that I am looking
for. My E-mail address is cfletcher@getonthe.net
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Date: 26 August 1997
Name: Mark McDonald 
I'm looking for any descendants/ancestors of Noah McDONALD b. abt
1804 OH/KY. d. after 1850 Linn Co., MO. He may have married a Melinda JONES
29 Jul 1831 Chariton Co., MO. He did marry Clary MCDONALD 19 Jul 1846 in
Chariton Co., MO. His children are:
The last I saw of Noah, Jacob, and his children for sure was in the 1850 Federal Census for Linn Co., MO. Noah was 46 and Jacob was 74. Any information on births, deaths, burial, marriage, or were they went to is much appreciated and I'm more than happy to share info.
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Date: 26 August 1997
Name: Larry A MEEKS 
MEEKS Linn Co. MO. USA. I am looking for information about my great
grandfather James W. MEEKS Mar 10 1856-Nov. 09 1941. Need to know if he
is related to Gus MEEKS, may be a brother. Could have lived in Sullivan
Co. MO as an adult. Had a son James M MEEKS.
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Date: 25 August 1997
Name: Pam Maddock 
SMILEY, Riley Marion and MUCK, Catherine Ann. Married November
24, 1864 in Liberty Township, Sullivan County. Riley and Catherine are my
great-grandparents and I'm looking for any available documentation on them.
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Date: 21 August 1997
Name: Teresa Pennington 
I am searching for information on any of the following families in Sullivan
Co. MO. William WETER there from 1870 to 1930, Valentine MYERS
and any of his children which includes the names REDDIN, PETERS,
McKINSTRY, David McKinstry there from about 1855 onward. Wish to
exchange information on any of these people.
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Date: 18 August 1997
Name: Linda Doty
Searching for parents and family for James Samuel STROUD, b. 11 Aug
1861. A descendant believes he was a junior, named after his father. There
are 2 James Strouds in the 1870 census in Sullivan Co., MO, but I didn't
have time to look at them. Any help appreciated. Linda Doty
(10/10/97 to 3/15/98 email: AaronLC@aol.com)
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Date: 18 August 1997
Name: Terre Brizzolara 
Am researching James A. BAKER b. Indiana 1828 who married Rebecca
AMBERCROMBIE in Sullivan Co. March 29, 1876. Children of this union
are unknown, however James had other children by two former marriages, 1st
to Nancy BAKER g. daughter of George Washington BAKER and 2nd to Catherine
BULL who was also previously married to another BAKER, Bolin or B.B. James
had four children with 1st wife Nancy: Sarah, Charlotte, Ailey, and Lewis.
He then married Catherine who had two children from her previous marriage,
Eveline and Frances. Together they had four more, Richard, Clara, and Harvey
Lawson. Would love to know James's or Catherine's parents. There were so
many Bakers running around Linn and Sullivan Counties at that time and they
frequently intermarried, so have found several James Bakers but so far,
none appear to be mine. This James moved to Canadian Co. OK and died in
El Reno, Ok in 1919. Other branches include STUFFLEBEAN, MCCOLLUM, & DAVIS.
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Date: 15 August 1997
Name: Mark McDonald
or Mark McDonald 
I looking for any information or new potential "cousins" for the following
family :
Thomas WOOD* (1796 KY - 1860 Sullivan Co, MO) m. Sophia
LYLE (1800-) 18 Mar 1819, KY. Their children are
John Lyle WOOD*, d 1864 Sullivan Co, MO: m Martha WOOD (1820-1918)
12 Sep 1841 in Shelby MO. Their children are
Nancy Jane WOOD*(1846-) m. William McDONALD* (1835
MO-aft 1910 WA) 6 Mar 1962 in Sullivan Co, Mo. Their children are
The WOOD family migrated to Oregon and Washington soon after the death of John Lyle WOOD in 1864. My primary focus is on those individuals with an '*', but any info on the others is welcome.
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Date: 11 August 1997
Name: Gary Verver 
I am looking for information on Thomas AndersonWILLIAMSON born 08
January 1834 in Shelbyville, Shelby, IL & died 10 March 1898 in Newtown
Sullivan Co., MO. Thomas married 1) Martha A GODDARD & 2) Caroline
WHITEMORE. He is the son of William WILLIAMSON born 25 June 1799
in Rutherford Co., NC died 12 June 1865 in Windsor, Shelby, IL. William
married Mary MONTGOMERY 22 June 1825 in Fayette Co., IL She was born 25
January 1807 in , TN and died 17 November 1884 in Jackson, Putnam, MO. Thomas'
children are John Hayden WILLIAMSON, Rebecca Ann WILLIAMSON, William Thomas
WILLIAMSON & Joseph H. WILLIAMSON
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Date: 11 August 1997
Name: Clay Kemp 
Interested in information about Joseph Henry TAYLOR who lived in
the county till his death in approximately the year 1949. I understand Joe
moved around somewhat. He was my grandfather having married Lucy Cooter
of Webster City Iowa. They lived in Rothsay MN till her early death in approximately
1919.
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Date: 10 August 1997
Name: Ann Walenta 
Charles H. PRICE family 1870-1885 Sullivan Co., MO., Pleasant Hill
and Buchanan Townships. My grgrgrandparents Charles H. and Susan R. GOODALL
PRICE moved to Sullivan Co. MO. from Van Buren Co. IA. BY 1870 and are listed
on the 1870 census with their children who were still living with them,
Mary, William, Elizabeth, and Charles Nelson PRICE. I believe Charles H.
died around 1884 and would like to know if he is buried in Sullivan Co.
His wife Susan died in 1889, and is buried in Harper Co., KS. One of their
daughters, Mildred Jane Price married Isaac Morrison COUCH in Sullivan
Co. MO. in 1861. They moved to Harper Co. KS., about 1883. When my grgrandmother
Susan PRICE died, one of her sisters was listed as Elizabeth Price JONES
of Milan, MO. Are there any relatives of the above still living in Sullivan
Co.? Would gladly exchange info. Thank you Ann Walenta.
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Date: 8 August 1997
Name: Paula Yount 
I am seeking information on Thomas & Cynthia ALLRED, and family;
and his brother, John ALLRED, wife Martha & family. They were residents
of Sullivan Co. MO during the 1860's. (1860 Sullivan Co. census) These brothers
appear to be the brothers of Martha Jane Allred MORRIS, wife of Eli Morris
of Linn County. I would like to know if anyone out there knows more about
the ALLRED family. Parents of Thomas, John & Martha were Jesse Lane and
Margarette (REDMOND) ALLRED.
Thank you,
Paula Yount
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Date: 4 August 1997
Name: Craig D. Smith 
Looking for all descendants of Samuel Chester SMITH who walked to
Sullivan County with his brother Enoch and his father William Dun SMITH
around 1849. Samuel Chester was born about 1818 in Indiana and married Mary
Ann GUANCE February 11, 1841 in Johnson County, Indiana. Samuel Chester
died May 29, 1900 and is buried in Union Grove Cemetery. He had eight children:
Date: 4 August 1997
Name: Ronald Black 
John BLACK b. 1825 or 1826 in Tennessee married to "Abby"
or Tabitha Earles b. 1826 or 1827 in Kentucky; appear on the 1850 Census
of Reynolds County. I am looking for earlier census data that may contain
their names and family (if any at that time), and/or marriage and death
record. For information purposes, the entire family without John Black moved
to Sullivan County after the start of the Civil War. I believe the farm
was taken by Confederates, and John Black was killed during the Civil War.
I may be reached at <blkacre@ix.netcom.com>.
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Date: 31 July 1997
Name: Chris Thompson Hamilton 
1860 Sullivan County census has my Sandy C. DAVIS, wife Mary[TUCKER],
children: Mary, Robert, Isaac, and last my ggrandmother, Samantha. Where
were they in 1850, [did not find them.] Where were they married? Who was
Sandy and Mary's parents name? Any more descendants out there looking for
me? Samantha married ALSPACH and came to Oklahoma before 1900. Any help
appreciated.
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Date: 30 July 1997
Name: Susan Williams
I am searching for any information on my great grandmother Mary Alice Marshall
Higgins. I have limited information other that my grandmother moved to Green
City around 1910 with some of her children, which included my Grandfather
William Jesse Higgins. b. March 10,1899 in Lineville, Mo. I would
appreciate any information on either of my great grandparents.
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Date: 25 July 1997
Name: Missy Gibbs 
I am looking for information on several members of the DEFRANCE family
who lived in Milan during the 1850s and 60s. I know that ELIZA DEFRANCE
married ARTHUR ELLIOT SEARS in Milan in 1856 and her brother JAMES
MONTGOMERY DEFRANCE married MARY ELIZABETH HALLIBURTON in 1856. I
am hoping that their younger sister ALBINA STANHOPE DEFRANCE might have
married CHARLES GIBBS in Milan as well.....their marriage probably
was in the mid 1860s.
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Date: 25 July 1997
Name: Joan Sapp Wilson 
We are looking for any information on the family of Frederick Samuel SAPP
and Susannah Elizabeth Hibbits Sapp of Sullivan County, MO., married 28
Dec 1857. They had four children; Lottie Sapp Smith, Lide Sapp Smith, Elmer
Sapp, and James W. Sapp. We know they are buried in Pleasantville or Weaver
Cemetery in Mystic, MO or possibly another cemetery in the area.
Any information would be greatly appreciated..
E-mail or write Joan Wilson, PO Box 129, Marquette, NE 68854
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Date: 5 July 1997
Name: Fred Merrill 
Seeking Information of Lesler BEALL and Sarah HONSAKER BEALL family
of Green City, MO. He may have been law enforcement officer when their daughter,
Julia BEALL, was born 26 August 1872. Julia married, 15 March 1893 to Fred
Burton BARNARD of Manchester, Iowa. She died 30 April 1965 at Wilbur, WA.
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