St. Louis Queries

1996

Homer Shelton Wed Dec 25 10:29:17 1996
Searching for information on a Tom DUNCAN, living in St. Louis area around 1923. Had a son our of wedlock about 1923 also named Tom. Any help would be appreciated.

Doug Paulsen is looking for descendants of Jeannette Bossen MCKENZIE in city of St. Louis.

Carol Sanders Sun Dec 22 13:42:51 1996
Looking for Richard Henry DOOLAN (Doolin,Doolen,Dolan,Dolin) Born 1858, St. Louis. Sister named Mary Theresa. Need any info. Father killed in riverboat explosion on Mississippi River. Mother took children to New Orleans, where she died and children placed in orphanage.

Thomas W Davis
Augustus SLEME, a wholesale produce grocer, was shot to death in September 1921, while in his St. Louis store. He left a widow, Edna Jane, a son, Augustus M. SLEME, age 4, and a then unborn child. I'd like to get a copy of any newspaper articles relating to the shooting, and a copy of an obituary. Suggestions as to where I might write would be appreciated.

Mrs. Fernande Diederich
ENNEN Mathias; Luxembourg>St.Louis, MO - Mrs Fernande Diederich from Dudelange (Luxembourg) is searching for information about her ancestor, Mathias ENNEN, b. in 1830, who emigrated from Frisange, Luxembourg to St. Louis, MO, in the second half of the 19th century. He had a son called Nicolaus, who was b. in 1869. Thank you for your help!

Jackie E. Erikson
I am looking for the ancestors of Thomas RUTHERFORD of St. Louis, MO. Census records show he was born about 1817 in Missouri. Family Records show he died 14 Apr 1899, but don't show where. His wife Rebecca Ann "Annie" Jennings shows to have been from Maryland. Any help with this family, or any of the allied descendant families would be appreciated.

Gloria Greger
I'm looking for information about Frank POOLE b. 27 January 1894, d. July 1968. The SSDI has last residence listed as 63143 St. Louis. His parents were Orren and Leona Poole. Thank you for any information you might be able to give.

Ken Hartke
Interested in hearing from researchers interested in the ACKERMANN surname in St. Louis from around 1860 on.

George Krell
I am trying to find out about my ggrandgather Gustav Adolph KRELL. He was born abt 1851 in Germany, came to the US abt 1866 and settled in St. Louis. He married Elizabeth WEISBERG info unknown. He was a cigar maker and had a cigar shop complete with a cigar store indian outside (I have a picture of him in front of his shop). He was also a singer with the St. Louis Opera. Children: August, Lucy, Charles G., Adolph, Oscar Pontaleon.

You now know all that I do about my ggrandfather. I really want to find out more on that part of my family. I appreciate any and all help that can be given.

Ron Schroll

My great-grandfather, Jacob SCHROLL, was born in Edenkoben, Pfalz, Germany on 17 Oct 1856 and emigrated to the U.S. in 1872. He married Elizabeth SENDFELD on 14 Nov 1882. They lived at 1117 Geyer most of their married lives and are buried in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Would like to exchange information with anyone researching either of these families.

Susan Cook
I am looking for any information on the WORS family. Charles William Wors came to the US via England in 1876, his wife was Ella and the children listed in the 1910 St. Louis City census were: Charles M. 19, Arthur 17, Joe 15, Ellen 11, Margaret 3, Eugene 6 months(my grandfather). They lived on N. Market Street, and Census states Charles was a florist.

Lawrence Green
I'm looking for info on my great great grandfather. 1900 census shows a Jerame W. COWDEN and Mary, had 6 children living in St. Louis,MO. One son was Charles L. b.14 Nov 1887, m. 1906 to Daisy UMBERGER b. 18 Aug 1887.

 


Joan Michaelree

Surname: GUIBOR, JONES, WOODS, MICHAELREE

Does anyone have any information regarding the Mayor of Maplewood, maybe around the 1930's, named Dr. Francis Edouard GUIBOR. He took an active part in getting Maplewood incorporated. He was chosen by the Progressive Party to run in the first city election and won. He went on to serve another term. I believe his medical practice was on or near Sutton Avenue. Dr. Guibor was married to Mary Ellen JONES. I believe they were from the City of St. Louis prior to moving to Maplewood.Does anyone know how I could get a copy of a newspaper article from "The Champion", (I believe a local Maplewood paper) printed sometime in the 30's or 40's? For your info. Dr. Guibor had a daughter Gertrude Maud Guibor who married George Kendric Woods ( my husband's grandparents). They also lived in Maplewood where I believe my mother in-law was born. My husband's mother, Frances Taylor Woods married (Dr.) John Francis Michaelree and they too lived in Maplewood on Gayola for a number of years before moving to Webster Groves (S. Gore).

Posted 2/97


Robert Austin

Surname: AUSTIN, SMITH, DELEHANTY

Looking for descendants of Walter AUSTIN and Lena SMITH (second marriage name DELEHANTY).

Posted 9/96


Dan Zilavy

Surname: MCKEOWN, FARRELL

I'm looking for information on my great-grand-father, John D.McKeown. He was born around 1838 and emmigrated from Antrim, County Antrim,Ireland and settled in St Louis around 1860. He lived at 1319 N.7th St in 1885, when my grand-father Bernard William McKeown was born. He married a Winifred Farrell of County Clare,Ireland. He was buried in the Calvary Catholic Cemetary on December 6th 1895. He also lived on Garrison Ave., but I don't know the dates. Thanks for your time

Posted 10/96


Gerald Stutts

Surname: BALMER, LYON

I'm looking for Mr Christian Balmer,born in Muelhausen, province Sachsen, Koenigreich, Prussia, Feb.26th,1819. Emigrated to US around 1835. Joined his father and family and moved to St Louis in 1836. Married Melinda Lyon,of St Louis, Nov.13,1852. They had five children. His brother Charles Balmer founded the old Balmer-Weber Music House in St Louis. Thank you.

Posted 10/96


Chester R Johnson

Surname: BAY, HAMILTON

Researching the family and ancestors of Robert BAY son of Hugh and Margaret BAY. Hugh BAY is in the 1791-Aug 1800 tax books of Bourbon Co.,Ky. By 1801 he had moved his family to Spanish Louisiana and bought a grant from Charles KYLE. Before 22 Feb 1803 Hugh died and before 24 May 1803 Margaret died. Robert and his wife Mary HAMILTON, daughter of Ninian Beall HAMILTON, were appointed to settle the estate of his parents 24 May 1803. Robert received several grants from the Spanish 10 1803 which.were all declared valid grants by the Boards of Land Commissioners. Their children were: (a) Nancy Ann BAYS b.c.1805 St.Louis Co.,m (1) c. 1821 Eli Short, m(2) 1827 Franklin Co.,Mo., Daniel PRATHER. (B) Margaret BAY b.c. 1807 St.Louis Co., m 1836 William W. LEWIS. (c) Salla BAY b.c. 1810 St.Louis Co., m 1830 Franklin Co., Jesse A. PARKER. (d) Ninian BAY b 1812 St.Louis Co., m 1834 Franklin Co., Nancy JOHNS. (e) Joseph L. BAY b 1817 St.Louis Co., m 1836 Franklin Co., Emeline PARKER (F) Permelia BAY b.c. 1819/1825 Franklin Co., m 1847 Thomas NAPPIER. (G) Esther BAY b.c. 1821 Franklin Co., m 1834 Franklin Co., William PRATHER. (h) Elizabeth BAY b.c. 1825 Franklin Co. (i) Greenberry Wade BAY b 18 Jan 1828 nr. Union, Franklin Co., m 22 Mar. 1855 Reynolds Co.,Mo. Elizabeth PARKER. [Will share research]

Posted 10/96


Betty Teter

Surname: MCGEE, TIPTON

Seeking information on W. G. McGee and wife Susan L. Tipton of St.Louis,Mo. Susan was my g-aunt, born at Mineral Point or Cherry Mound, Kansas in 1874 in 1874 to Samual and Lydia Tipton. He might have worked for the railroad. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also would like to contact any decendents if possible.

Posted 10/96


Jane Keppler

Surname: MITTRUCKER

Looking for Joseph George Mittrucker, b.1898/1899.

Posted 10/96


Jim McBride

Surname: RUBEY

I am looking for info on T.H. and Elzina (?) Rubey. They lived in St Louis about 1876. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Posted 10/96


Susan Cook

Surname: WORS

Looking for information on Charles William Wors came to St. Louis City from England, lived on N Market St. at the time his son, Eugene Francis Wors was born-October 22,1909. Wife's name was Ella born in Illinois. Eugene Wors was a fireman until his death in 1960. Lived on Alabama Street in the city.

Posted 10/96


Carole Colenbaugh

Surname: MCKYE

I am helping a friend. She is looking for the surname MCKYE during the 1850's in St. Louis County. Any information would be appreciated. Carole

Posted 10/96


Alain Lafont

Surname: BACKES

Looking for any detail on a missing great great grand uncle in America BACKES Philippe, Chraetien,Louis. b.19th Dec 1816 Birkenfeld (Germany) son of BACKES Adam (1792- 1868) and KESSLER Marie-Caroline (1790-1875) moved with parents from Birkenfeld to Nancy (France) around 1825 married 20th May 1844 Nancy to DEMIER Nicole b.1819, four children born in Nancy (1845-1851), boarded alone Le Havre 28 July 1851 a ship to the States (probably New York) wrote several times to his family til Jan or July 1853. According to the letters had PO Box 17 in St Louis, was travelling between Cincinnati and St Louis, trying to manufacture starch for laundery.

Posted 10/96


Patty Rich

Surname: HARRIS, SINGENBUSH,HORSTMEYER, BUSKENFELD, HEMPEL, GRIEFF, VOSS

Henry HARRIS (Kirkwood/Valley Park), Mary Singenbush, Henry Horstmeyer, Mary Buskenfeld. John Hempel, Philip Grieff, Gerhard Voss families. All Germany to St. Louis 1800s

Posted 10/96


Georgia Kohrs

Surname: POTTORFF, EAST

Looking for parents of Perry Pottorff, also his wife Bessie Lulu East married in St. Louis 1904.

Posted 10/96


Ron Schroll

Surname: SCHROLL

Looking for information about Jacob Schroll who was born in Edenkoben Germany on 17 Oct 1856. He appears in the 1880 St Louis Census and apparently he came to America in 1872. Would like to exchange information with anyone else researching.

Posted 11/96


Dwight Hall

Surname: HUGHES

I am looking for information on St Louis photographer by the name of F.N.Hughes. His shop was located on 219 and 221 Broadway opposite Franklin

Posted 11/96


Lisa Duitman

Surname: SCHAEFFER

Looking for a mention of Charles Schaeffer in early history of St Louis. He came with a brother to America from Alsace-Lorraine in the 1840's or 50's. Family legend says that the two brothers wanted to start a vineyard,but because there was still Indian trouble,they decided to stay in town. One started a tavern,and the other started the first bakery in St Louis. By 1860 Charles Schaeffer had moved to Davenport Iowa Don't know what happened to the brother. Any mention of Charles Schaeffer or another Schaeffer operating an early tavern or bakery in St Louis.

Posted 11/96


Michael Milner

Surname: FORBES, EMERSON

I am researching Dr Charles Forbes b 14 Mar 1832,Ma? d 15 Oct 1888 Judsonia, White Co.,Ar He m 3 Jan 1856 in St Louis,Mo Olivia E Emerson b 18 Nov 1838 Rome, Oneida Co.,NY d 1 Apr 1915 Judsonia,Ar Her parents were Thomas Emerson b ca 1794 England d bef 1860 St Louis,Mo; and Ellen Noonan b ca 1810 Ireland. I would very much appreciate any information on FORBES or EMERSON.

Posted 11/96


Terry Bodkin Sun Nov 10 23:46:43 1996

Surname: HUTT, SMITH

William H HUTT and Susan A SMITH.md C 1884 Mo possibly St Louis city or county. William b July 1863 England, Susan b Jul 1866 Mo. Known children: Mary E b Oct 1885 Mo; Margaret B b Sep 1887 Mo; John T b Sep 1890 Mo;Bertha R b 10 Jul 1892 Madison Co.,In; Irene b 11 Apr 1895 Madison Co., In Any help on this family appreciated.

Posted 11/96


Susan von Behren Ruth

Surname: VON BEHREN

I am looking for all Von Behren's who arrived in the St Louis area in about 1852-1860. I am very interested in the five brothers Henry, Louis, Charles, William and Fred. Thanks.

Posted 11/96


Rena Anderson Pittman

Surname: KING

My niece would appreciate any information regarding her greatgrandfather, David Hecox KING,born 27 Dec 1860 in St Louis,Mo.William KING born in IN. was Davids father.Please contact: Linda Anderson Zachary % Patrick Street Inn; B 512 N Patrick Dublin,Tx 76446.

Posted 11/96


Paul Lockey

Surname: LOCKEY

Looking for information on my Grandfather John Anthony LOCKEY lived in St Louis area.

Posted 11/96


Kranz

Surname: KRANZ, MUELLER, MESSMER

I am looking for information on Ludwig KRANZ,he married Elizabeth MUELLER they had one son that I know of Charles Louis KRANZ Sr. I would like to know if they had any more children. Ludwig and Elizabeth are buried in Friedens Cemetery, St Louis,Mo Charles Louis married Anna Marie MESSMER any info would be appreceated..

Posted 11/96


Peggy Bostick

Surname: GORGIN

GORIN, Jerome and Adelia,known to be living in St Louis in May 1873 at the time of their daughter (Gladdie Mary) was born.Any information will be appreciated

Posted 11/96


Lucy N Dill

Surname: ENGLISH, FERGUSON

I am searching for information about Stephen ENGLISH and Eliza FERGUSON (sometimes written PERKINSON). The date I have for their marriage is 15 Jun 1837 in St Louis. I would like verification,if possible,and thanks!.

Posted 11/96


John Sherman

Surname: GERLING

I am seeking information on Henry GERLING of St Louis County.His original name was Ernst Heinrich Gerling,however,he went by Henry in Mo.He was born in Hille,Germany in 1820.He came to the United States in 1856 with his brothers Christian and Frederick. All served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia during the Civil War.I am specifically seeking information on their war service.Henry may have also served as in the Pacific Home Guards. Any assistance would be deeply appreciated.

Posted 11/96


Nancy Hart

Surname: KOLICH, VON KOLCH

I am searching for info on my ggrandfather,Robert James Kolich,born 3-15-1890 in St Louis.His father was David Kolich,who came to USA from Germany in the 1860's and settled in St Louis. David's original name was VonKolch;I am told this was changed to Kolich upon arrival in USA but it could have been later.Can anyone provide any more info for me? I would like to know Robert's mother name and any siblings names,record of birth,and any info I can find.Thanks so much!

Posted 11/96


Paul H Owen

Surname: WALSH

Walsh,James Absolom: b.Sep 18,1844 Kingston,Ms (near Natchez) to parents, James and Jane (Crothers) b. in Baltimore,m Jenny Lind Conn Dec 12,1873 in St Louis, resided on Juniata Ave. d. Dec 10,1843 in St Louis. He was baptized in the Presbyterian Church. Jennie Lind was b. Jan 24,1848 in Newtown Astoria), NY;children, Ada, James. Fannie, Agnes, Winifred, Oswald, Holdridge, Edgar and Clarence, all born in St Louis. Will gladly exchange information with interested parties.

Posted 11/96


Paul H Owen Sat Dec 7 )5:51:58 1996

Surname: COON

Conn,John N and Lavina: Lavina and John Conn moved to St Louis from Astoria,NY before 1860.Thet had 3 daughters Jennie Lind Walsh, Lavina Grable and Mary Frances Smith. The first 2 were schoolteachers and spent their lives in St Louis. Two sons John Jr and Sylvannus moved to Jefferson Co.,Mo around 1870. Will exchange information on the family with interested parties.

Posted 12/96


Ron Schroll

Surname: CUMMINGS

Searching for family history of EDWARD CUMMINGS.He lived in St.Louis City,Mo.A son,JOHN L CUMMINGS was born in 1869

Posted 12/96


Mark Wade

Surname: SEILER

I am looking for the birth parents of my mother ANNA LOUISE SEILER born 7/3/1939 in St.Louis adopted out of Springfield Il. Her birth parents names are Robert and Serena Seiler.

Posted 12/96


Nancy Russell Anderson

Surname: LOMICA, DOLEJSE, POLLAK, STRALENY, KIBIKAS, SCHILLING, YONAK

Looking for information on the family of LOMICA.John married Mary Dolejse daughter of Mathew DOLEJSE who was Taylor in the city.Roza LOMICA married Joe POLLAK, Frank LOMICA married Josefine STRALENY,Josie LOMICA married William KIBIKAS. The Dolejsi's married a Oscar SCHILLING,Mamie YONAK,Eliz Mik,Balieve mother Katherine Dolejsi killed in tornado early 1900's but can prove none of this. Looking for information on Mathew Dolejsi family.Arrived before 1890 and was a taylor by profession-looking for cemtery records for a death date around 1910.Wife died about 1904. Looking for information on LOMICA family, Joe, John, Frank, Josephine and Rosa (married Joe Pollak) around 1900.

Posted 12/96


James Roan

Surname: ROAN

Looking for James Anthony Roan Sr of St.Louis County 1924 or Anna Grace.

Posted 12/96


Lucy Shore

Surname: MCDONALD

Looking for descendants of James Edgar and Sadie MCDONALD who lived in St Louis from approx. 1929 (possibly earlier) to James' death 1960's - 1970's. Have heard that Sadie moved back to Wisconsin after his death and has since passed on.They had two children: Douglas and Helen Jean, probably both born in the mid to late 1930's.Helen Jean apparently married an airport fire fighter and moved to Ohio- don't know her married name. Don't know where Douglas may have gone. Any help greatly appreciated.

Posted 12/96


Mark T Beedy

Surname: CALFEE, BEEDYS

I'm researching the Beedy family tree and I'm looking for information on a Nelle Beedy Calfee who published a piece titled: Family of Mr and Mrs J.C.Beedy in St.Louis in 1944.I'm interested in learning about any Beedys that may still be living in Missouri.

Posted 12/96


Cynthia Fulcher

Surname: KLUEPPEL

I need information on the Klueppel Family in St Louis,Mo. Any information appeciated, Thank Cynthia.

Posted 12/96


Dale Smith

Surname: WHITSETT ,HUSE, HANDY, ROSE, PIERCE.

I am looking for information on the surnames of :WHITSETT ,HUSE, HANDY, ROSE, and PIERCE.

Posted 12/96

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