May 1997-October 1997 Archived Queries - MOGenWeb Unknown County ****************************************************************** File transcribed and contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives: USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ****************************************************************** -"mailto:sandy@pyramid.net">Sandy De Taranto- Oct 14 1997-
Seeking info on John Dade -Richardson- b. May 1858 in Missouri. His birthplace is stated on 1900 census in OK. John was in TX by 1880 and in OK by 1900. Any info on John's parents will by greatly appreciated.-- - -"mailto:bbassett@bellsouth.net">Bruce Bassett- Oct 15 1997-
Trying to locate any records on John -Bassett-/-Bassette-. Aprox birth 1861. Father of William Ross -Bassett- 10/19/1871 - 11/29/1947. Birth place listed as Missouri. John was married to Sallie -McMasters- in Tishomingo County Mississippi.- - -"mailto:sdvander@earthlink.net">Sam Vandergrift- Oct 15 1997-
I am looking for any information on Mary Jane -Scroggins- b. in MO 16 Nov 1848. married Green Berry Nixon -Vandegrift- bef 1865 in Calif., possibly Mariposa county. G.B.N. and Mary Jane had six (6) children, all born in Mariposa county Cal.-- - -"mailto:75430.754@compuserve">John Chapman- Oct 17 1997-
Seeking the 1850 Missouri Census information for family of John -Mulholland-/-Mulhollan-. He was born in MO and would have been about 14 in 1850. Had a sister, R.M.(3 in 1850) and a brother, C, (1 in 1850). His mother's intitial was M.- - -"mailto:MRSDSS@aol.com">Debbie Stoner- Oct 7 1997-
I'm looking for information regarding a -Small- family in Missouri. Andrew Jackson -Small- was supposedly born in Missouri on March 5th 1867. He moved to Baxter Co., Arkansas before 1892. He married Martha Louvina -Starrett- and had approximately seven children. Any information would be helpful.- - -"mailto:lin214@get.net">Lin Rostine- Oct 7 1997-
Looking for info on my Ggrandfather - John Harden -Burks- - born 12-1-1852 somewhere in Missouri. Do not know father or mothers name. Left home at the start of the Civil War at a young age of 9 ro 10. Ended up in Brown County, Texas.- - -"mailto:Xide-5@aol.com">Dyane- Sep 26 1997-
I have a dob for my great uncle, Earl -Hopper-. He was born 4 Feb 1906 somewhere in MO. His parents were William & Martha (Mattie) -Kincaid Hopper-. Missouri Dept of Health does not have birth records before 1910. Family seemed to move alot IN, AR, MO so I can't locate them on any census. What do I do now?-- - -"mailto:LREMRY@aol.com">Linda Emry- Sep 26 1997-
Looking for any info on a Dr. -Lee- (medical doctor) who died in southern MO (county unknown) late in 1899 or early 1900. Supposedly his father was Milton or Milburn -Lee-, a Presbyterian minister. Dr. -Lee- may have had a sister named Maude, who had red hair. Dr. -Lee- died in some type of accident. Does any of this ring a bell with anyone?-- - -"mailto:dr5249@aol.com">Debbie Clifton- Sep 27 1997-
Searching for any information on Benjamin Franklin -Payne- who married Mary -Marston-. They moved from Ky to Mo around 1860's. A son, Jesse, may have been born there. Other names that are in this family are -Callendar- and -Ponce-. Any help appreciated.-- - -"mailto:dld72ataol.com">Deborah Dierdorf- Sep 29 1997-
I am searching for the family of my grandmother. Her name is Bessie -Courtwright- (maiden name). She had one brother, Floyd born Feb.14,1912, and two sisters Estelle and Myrtle. I do not know their birth dates. Bessie was born around 1904 and does not have a birth certificate. I would like to be able to trace my great grandparents. I do not know their names, I was told that my great grandfather was American Indian but I do not Know what tribe. I believe that they lived in central or southern Mo.-- - -"mailto:rfsml@cdsnet.net">Susan Laubengayer- Sep 23 1997-
1900 Kansas census lists John and Eliza ? -Davenport- with son Ray H. John says he was born in Iowa ca 1849. Eliza says b. 1858, Mo with parents b. Il. and In. Probably married in Mo. ca 1884. Who is Eliza and what county did she come from? Anyone that might have transcribed marriage indices would you please check. Thank you.- - -"mailto:rshirley@icx.net">Raymond Shirley- Sep 8 1997-
Will someone with access to a Missouri index for the the 1880 census try to locate John B. and Cynthia -Yates-. He would be 22 and she would be 19. They had one son, James, age 1 yr. I would be grateful to learn the county where they lived. They were my gggrandparents.-- - -"mailto:lynda@cdsnet.net">Lynda Smith- Sep 14 1997-
We are looking for info. on the -Pebley- Family. We know that William Tom -Pebley- was born in Missouri, but not where. Willam Tom -Pebley- born May 03, 1852, son of Jerry or Jeremiah -Pebley-; Married, Mollie Leora -Pebly- born Oct. 19, 1859 date of marriage was Jan. 20, 1878 in Pilot Point, TX. daughter of Henderson -Pebly- and Martha ? Children Of William and Mollie: Mollie Leora b. Nov. 03, 1878; Malcolm Clifford b. June 27, 1880; Etta Maude b. Oct. 14, 1882; Monta Mason b. Aug. 5, 1884; Mamie Grace b. Dec. 12, 1889; Merlie Moreen b. Mar. 01, 1892; Mollie Leora took the name of "Mary F." after the birth of her Daughter, "Mollie Leora" William and Mollie aka Mary F. were cousins, thus the similarity in surnames. William's family spelled it, -Pebley- and Mollie's, -Pebly-. Information prior to William Tom would be greatly appreaciated. We do not know his fathers or mothers history. Prior to Mollie we have the history back to her greatgrandfather, Jeremiah -Pebley- married Hannah -Roberts-, her grandfather, Thomas Franklin -Pebley- Sr. Married Anna -Cameron- and her father, Henderson -Pebley- married Martha Ann ?. Pebley has been changed in spelling many times.-- - -"mailto:jpratt@wco.com">Diane Pratt- Sep 16 1997-
Attempting to locate a town called Marcelterie, Missouri. Listed in a 1925 Iowa obituary. Am unable to find the town -- may be a misspelling. Appreciate any suggestions.(Webmaster note: the GNIS server finds no current Marcelterie MO.)
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Looking for information on Grandmother Margaret Claisy -Mortion-, believed to have been born in Deer Rod, Mo around 1884 and Great Grand Mother Mariah -Knight- born 1863 I think also from Deer Rod. Have no idea as to county. (Webmaster note: the GNIS server finds no current Deer Rod, MO.)- - -"mailto:mallen4896@aol.com">Melba Allen- Sep 6 1997-
Searching for any informaiton on Bernus North -Kibby-, he was born in Missouri, but do not know where he was born or where he died. I would like to hear from any -Kibby- researcher.-- - -"mailto:LordGarth@nwinfo.net">Michael Foote- Aug 30 1997-
I am looking for information on the following family. John Edgar -Wilson- b.Feb 12, 1878. Wife Sarah A -Walker- b.1883. Father Jack -Wilson- b.Missouri. Mother Mary E -Parmenter- b.Illinois. Children: Ica May -Wilson- b.1900 Rich Hill, Goldie Fern -Wilson- b.Feb 14, 1902, Rich Hill, Roy F -Wilson- b.Jan 21, 1904, Rich Hill. Moved to Canyon County Idaho in 1905 with Mary E -Parmenter Wilson- so Jack must have died prior to 1905.
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I am trying to locate birth or marriage information on Samuel L. -Grooms-. The only info I have is that he was born in Missouri in approximately 1874. He married Edith Charlotte -Marks- of Nebraska. They had 6 living children, the youngest of which were twins (Manuel and Merrit) born in 1914. I believe he died in approximately 1916 in Nebraska. Any help would be appreciated.-- - -"mailto:PACECONNER@aol.com">Pace Conner- Aug 30 1997-
I am trying to find out any information about Benjamin -Copeland- and his wife MaryCatherine -Wilson- and their descendants and ancestors. I know that he was born January 3, 1854 in Missouri. I know that his parents were both born in Tennessee but I do not know their names. She was born March 14, 1860 in Illinois. Her father was born in Indiana and her mother was born in Kentucky but I do not know their names. I do know that she had a brother named John -Wilson- who was born in Indiana. Benjamin married Mary around 1874. They were probably married in Missouri. They had the following children: Rosa b. 1880, William Homer b.1880, Lula Magnolia b. 1883, Joseph b. 1884,LaEtta b. 1888, Henry Frank b. 1889, Minnie b. 1898, Elva b. Abt 1901. The family lived in Missouri and later moved to Oklahoma around 1888. They may have later moved back to Missouri because I have a picture of the family taken at a studio in Rolla, Missouri around 1915. Their names appear in the 1880 Missouri Census and in the 1900 Logan County, Oklahoma Census. The only one of the children that I have any information on is Lula. If anyone has any information about this family I would love to hear from you.-- - -"mailto:sgtdaryl@texoma.net">Vicki Griffis- Aug 30 1997-
Would like information on a Joseph -Cox- born around 1825- 1830. Joseph married Armenda -Willson- around 1850-1853. I would like to find out which county in MO this family came from.-- - -"mailto:lamont@ndrinc.com">LaMont Bankson- Aug 26 1997-
Looking for information on William Lewis -Bishop- and Flora -Bishop- nee -Rose-. Last seen in OH ca. 1886 on thier way to MO.- - -"mailto:jloldham@vvm.com">Jenny Oldham- Aug 25 1997-
Need info please on an Ambrose P. -Butt- d abt 1867 in MO. He was b. 1783 Va., and m Sophia -Curle- b.1794 MD. d. 1865 Casey Co. Ky. and Ambrose is suppose to have gone to visit family im MO. where he died, but no idea where.-- - -"mailto:NBActon@aol.com">Nora Brown Acton- Aug 24 1997-
I am looking for Alexander -Brown- born in Missouri. Married Augusta -Jones-. This is during the period of 1800- 1860's My fellow researcher and I think there may be Native American bloodlines in the family. My father thinks that it is definitely so. Have very little to go on. This family may have moved to Florida at an early time. Alexander and Augusta are listed on the 1870 census as "works on farm" in FL. He was born in MO. They had Jackson, Albert,Susan, Missy, Harriet. He was probably born in 1838. Augusta Jones was born in 1840. Does anyone have any info about this family tree? I wish I knew the County in Mo but I don't. At the time of the 1870 census in FL he was 32 yrs old and Augusta was 30. The children range in ages from 10-2. If anyone has lists of marriages in MO, wills, deeds, etc. for both families please point me in the right direction.-- - -"mailto:blake@axxis.com">Blake Keithley- Aug 20 1997-
Old Parson -Keithley-. In a Missouri Centennial history book. The story of Old Parson -Keithley- and -Keithley- Cave is relayed. Does anyone have any idea where Keithley Cave is?? If Old Parson -Keithley- had a first name or Wife's first name or date of death?? The story relays that it is in the Ozarks; anybody know what county?-- - -"mailto:hzlwood@indy.net">Randy Davis- Aug 20 1997-
I am looking for information on the ancestors of my great- grandmother, Sarah Melissa -Hendrix-, born 2-15-1883 in MO. She married Arthur Perry -Holt- born 3-24-1873 in GA. They had most of their 14 children in OK and a few younger ones in TX. Sarah died 5-17-68 and is buried in TX. Sarah's mother was Mary -Vaughn Hendrix-. Mary's mother's maiden name was -Scott-. I have no information on Sarah's father or grandfather.-- - -"mailto:furm@eis.net.au">Bill Denton Jr- Aug 20 1997-
Help needed I am researching my family -Denton- and am unable to find what County my G Grandfather Firn A -Denton- b 1870 was born. can anyone help I am also looking for infomation on a Rev James -Denton- b 1808, and John L -Denton- b 1844. there was a James -Denton- in Cuba Crawford CO in 1883 started the Star of the West.-- - -"mailto:davida@brightok.net">Gloria Mccomas Moore- Aug 18 1997-
Seeking info on William -Yocum- b.1801 Ky.married Marriah unknown.also b.Ky. Had several children. Elizabeth Rachel b.1832 Permelia b.1833 Sarah J.b.1835 William G. b.1837 Jesse b, 1841 Nancy b.1842 Mariah M.b 1846-----All these children were believed born in Mo.William may have been a brother to Sarah -Yocum Matney -.They migrated to Ks. about the same time.William died Williamsport Ks. 1880.William was my gggrandfather thru his son Wm.G.- - -"mailto:teig@page.az.net">Mary Martha Teig- 26 Aug 1997-
My family spell their name 3 or 4 diffrent ways, mainly -Roberson-. I am looking for my gggreat grandfather Hiram -Roberson- married to Elizabeth -Coyle- in MO 1826. They had a son named James -Roberson- born in MO 1828; other children were Lavina 1833; Henry 1836; Tabitha 1838; Joel R 1835. James married Minnie Jane -Hodges- in 1847; I think by this time they were in TX.-- - -"mailto:bonnilee@povn.com">Bonnie Stockton- Aug 18 1997-
William -Williams- married Minerva -Ferrell- 02 May 1850 In St Joseph. William is born somewhere in KY and Minerva is born somewhere in TN. They are not listed on the Buchanan Co 1850 census but lived somewhere in MO as there first 2 sons, John b abt 1851 and George b abt 1853 are listed on the 1860 Coffee County, Kansas census as born in MO. I would like to find out where they lived in MO and where William is from in KY. Also where Minerva is from in TN.- - -"mailto:lenhai@hollinet.com">Lenore Hailstone- Aug 10 1997-
I am looking for information on the death of Nancy -Griffith-, mother of John Pierson -Griffith-. Nancy went to MO from Indiana in about 1867. She was with John and two other sons and one daughter, names unknown to me. I would be very appreciative of any information on this family. My home address is Mrs. Stephen Hailstone 1890 Village Court Hollister, CA 95023- - -"mailto:yoak@on-ramp.net">Jeanne Yoakam- Aug 8 1997-
Am looking for information on a Thomas B. -Lemon- who came to Missouri about 1900; was born April 9, 1855 in Holmes County, Ohio. Need to know what happened to him, when he died, who he married, etc.- - -"mailto:BabsieH@aol.com">Barbara Hurst- Aug 5 1997-
I am looking for my husband's grandfather, Samuel Thomas -Hurst-, born in Missouri, October 17, 1871. I have no other information than that, no parents names, etc. Any help would be appreciated.-- - -"mailto:darldavid@aol.com">Darl David- Aug 5 1997-
Trying to trace John Erwin -Hampton-. I know he lived in Missouri but I don't know where or how long. I know he had a brother Thomas -Hampton-, his wife was named Mary and he had a son Walter Lee -Hampton- who left Missouri for Wyoming in the 1930's. I would like to find out who the parents of John -Hampton- were and maybe even his grandparents. Any help would be most welcome.-- - -"mailto:BruceTowers@worldnet.att.net">Bruce Towers- Aug 2 1997-
Charles -Towers-- born circa 1845 to Jesse and Mary -Murphy Towers- in Milltown/St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada. Last record of Charles was the Canadian 1881 census, which enumerated Charles at age 36, living with his widowed mother in St. Stephen. Sometime between 1881 and 1900, Charles relocated. Rumor was he moved to Michigan, but no record of him can be found there. There is reason to believe he may have removed to Missouri.- - -"mailto:scotty.dean@usa.net">Scotty Dean- Jul 25 1997-
Searching for -Sing- family of Mary Melissa -Sing-, born Jan 1883 in Missouri married approx. 1899 to Harvey Milton -Wagley- of Texas. All of their children were born in Texas, and Mary died at age 83 in Texas. Any -Sing- information out there? Did they all move to Texas?-- - -"mailto:Shirbrew@camasnet.com">Shirley Brewer- Jul 29 1997-
I am doing some family research on the -Brewer-s and I have some information that they came from MO somewhere . Jerrie, Jacob , I don't know what name he went under. Also looking for a William or John -Brewer-.- - -"mailto:jetaylor@worldnet.att.net">J. Edward Taylor- Jul 29 1997-
Trying to locate Turnback Township. Have an old census record that states "F.M. -Taylor- was listed in the 1870 census of Turnback Township". Wife Melissa was also listed in this census. They are also listed in the 1880 census in the same area. Does anyone know how to locate Turnback Township? Will appreciate any help I can get.F.M- - -"mailto:starlene@cross-roads1.com">Starlene Oary- Jul 29 1997-
-Orey-/-Oury-/-Oray-/-Owry-, Looking for Adam & wife Mary, their children George & his wife Mary Allen -Orey-, Catherine, Armita (S.A.),James b. 1840, Lucina, John. John Was born in Mo.abt. 1861 but don't know where.-- - -"mailto:rmcalear@pacific.net">Robert McAlear- Jun 29 1997-
Alexander G. -Petty- born abt 1814 in Tennessee. Had three children born in Missouri: William (1842); Artilla (1845); James (1848). Found on 1850 census back in Cannon Co Tennessee. Wife Zelpha. Alexander G. Petty may have married in Missouri about 1840. Would like to know where.- - -"mailto:Cgood1015@aol.com">Chuck Good- Jun 30 1997-
Looking for information on a George Washington -Lemon-/-Lemons-. He was born in Missouri and moved to Texas shortly after the civil war. He had several children, I am sure, but the only one I know of is an Andrew Thomas -Lemon- born in Missouri on 8 May 1861.- - -"mailto:memaw@swbell.net">J Rodgers- Jun 30 1997-
Looking for Samuel -Walker- b.1828 TN married Margaret -Hurley- b.1832 MO.
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Looking for info on the siblings and ancestors of Silas P. -Russell- born November 18, 1848, in Missouri.-- - -"mailto:DSChesser@aol.com">Diana Chesser- Jun 18 1997-
Would like to correspond with anyone researching the -Chesser- family of Missouri. My ancestor is Frank -Chesser- who married Surelda -Barrier- (b. 1848 NC, d. 1909 TN). Frank and Surelda -Barrier Chesser-'s children were: Henry F., Nancy L. and Anthony C. -Chesser-. Henry was born in 1875 in Missouri - so the family had to be in Missouri in 1875. Sometime later they moved to Carter County, Tennessee. They were in Tennessee in the 1900 census.The other children may have also been born in Missouri. Their county of residence in Missouri is not known.-- - -"mailto:jbice@gator1.brazosport.cc.tx.us">Dan Bice- Jun 18 1997-
Looking for the parents of Sarah Jane -Allen- b. abt. 1735 in MO. married F.L.-Bice- who was b. abt.1834 in Tenn.. Any help would be great.-- - -"mailto:dguthrie@esper.com">Donna Guthrie- Jun 14 1997-
Looking for date of death and place of burial of Eliza Speak -Seale-. Possibly community called Grabeel or McComb during the years between ca 1913-1923. She lived with son Cale and Flora -Seale- and four children. Not sure of county because names of the communities do not appear on map. Came from and returned to VA.- - -"mailto:rajwilki@budget.net">Jessica Wilkinson- Jun 8 1997-
Looking for information concerning the family of William -Howard-. William was born in 1802 in KY. (Parents unknown). He married Handlujuah (various spellings), who was born about 1805 in Missouri. They had 9 children. Jane and John (twins) were born int 1828 in MO. Mary was born in 1831 in Arkansas. Sarah Elizabeth (sometimes known as Elizabeth) was born in 1833 in Arkansas. Fenciss b. 1834 MO, Nancy, b. 1836 MO, William b. 1841 MO. Berry b. 1842 MO, and Suzannah b. 1846 MO. The family appeared in Marion County, AR in the 1850 census. Mary married Josiah Isaiah -Wilkinson-. Sarah Elizabeth married Henry -Nipp-. After Mary's death in 1862, Josiah Isaiah -Wilkinson- married her sister, Sarah Elizabeth, whose husband had died also. Any information would be greatly appreciated!- - -"mailto:mfoster@midwest.net">Martha L. Foster- Jun 6 1997-
SWIFT: Seeking information of William Anderson -Swift-, son of Alfred -Swift-, born January 10, 1838. Believed to have migrated from Jefferson County, Illinois to Missouri. His sister, Martha Caroline (Carrie) -Brockett- also lived in Missouri after her marriage to Harvey C. -Brockett-. -"mailto:freeman.rc@worldnet.att.net">Gayla Freeman- May 29 1997-
Looking for any information on a Ben -Blackburn-, born 1891 in Mo. according to the 1910 Oklahoma Census. Mother's name Esther, born 1849 in Illinois. Does anyone know who Ben's father was?-- - -"mailto:gcroghan@pcez.com">Beverley Hooker- May 26 1997-
I am desperately trying to find info on my Grandmother Frieda -Becker-. She also was married to Guy -Miller- and a man with last name -Therian-. They resided in Missouri in 1925. Frieda was born Frieda -Hart- on November 6 1901.Frieda married Edward John -Becker- in 1925. Friedas parents were John -Hart- and Susan -Martin Hart-. Rumor is Susan -Martin- or her Mother (unknown) was Indian of the Oglalla Sioux Tribe.-- - -http://www.usgenweb.net">Return to USGenWeb main page-- -http://www.rootsweb.com/~mogenweb/mo.htm">Return to MoGenWeb main page-- "mailto:hen1@idt.net">Yvonne James-Henderson- - - - - last updated 7 Aug 1998