DATE: 20 March 1998
NAME: Vonda Clark
SURNAMES: FARRIS/SNELSON

My gr.grandfather was Amos Leonard SNELSON b. abt 1840 Crawford Co. MO d 1923 Shannon Co. MO and I believe that he may have lived in Carter Co. with his family about 1860. Looking for connections . Also later he had daughter Elphia SNELSON who md in the early 1900s. to a James FARRIS. Would welcome any info. concerning the SNELSON and FARRIS family. 


DATE: 20 March 1998
NAME: Jim Cody
SURNAMES: STAMM/TUBBS

TUBBS, John B. born September 1, 1872 in Fremont, Missouri. He married Leta Philobenia STAMM. Looking for any and all information on this pair. 


DATE: 08 March 1998
NAME: Juanita S. Dunigan Begnaud
SURNAMES: DUNIGAN/SMELSER

My family comes from Johnson Township,Carter Co.,Missouri,circa 1833-? Following info is from 1880 cenus.(This is my family line) Sanford>b.1833-SMELSER (wife)Margaret L. >b.1843 Children>Matthew P.,Susan S., Sofiah V.,Samantha"my grandmother" - SMELSER married my grandfather, George Clinton DUNIGAN>b.12-27-1874>d.11-22-1936 (Ray Sanford DUNIGAN>b.2-29-04>d.1-7-65. I'm trying to connect my two families.  The Dunigan/Dunnegan's lived in Ellington,Mo. and Van Buren,Mo. and other places in Mo. I would like to hear from any Dunigans/Dunnegan/Dunagans  and hope someone can help fill in some blanks.  I believe that I still have family in the St.Charles,Mo. area. - Juanita S. Dunigan Begnaud, 11577 Monroe Way, Thornton, Colorado 80233


DATE: 20 February 1998
NAME: Marsha O'Dell Meredith
SURNAMES: BENNETT/BLACKWELL/BLUFORD/BOYER/CATES/O'DELL/PHELPS/TAYLOR

Seeking info on Bluford and Nancy Jane BENNETT CATES who were listed on 1850 Jackson Co., TN and 1880 Jackson TWP, Carter Co., MO census.  Their ch -  Sarah Ann (m1 William J. O'DELL and m2 William PHELPS); Ellen (m. Benjamin TAYLOR); Zantilley Sarah (m. John BOYER); John B. (may have never married); Mary Elizabeth (my great grandmother - m. Morgan Dameron O'DELL); Martha M. (m. Mr. BLACKWELL); Nancy J. Jr.; and Thomas H. Bluford died in 1900.  He's buried at Robertson "Owl Roost" Cemetery in Ellsinore, Carter County, MO. Nancy Jane died Dec 1896. I would like to know the names of Bluford's parents.  I suspect they are John and Ellen CATES since they appear on the 1850 Jackson Co., TN and 1880 Carter Co., MO censuses.  Ellen's maiden name MAY be BLUFORD. Any help would be appreciated!!!!!! Marsha O'Dell Meredith - MrsZorro@aol.com


DATE: 20 February 1998
NAME: Russ Keeney
SURNAMES: KEENEY/WHITE

My father Harry KEENEY was born 10-31-10 near Garwood MO. His father was Edward KEENEY birthdate and birthplace unknown, died around 1975 - married Maude WHITE. Thats all I know. Can anyone help.


DATE: 20 February 1998
NAME: Theresa James Hill
SURNAMES: BROCK/JAMES

JAMES, Louis or Lewis - born 1885 in St. Louis, Mo. and married to Clara BROCK. She was born 1886 in Pocahontas, Ark. They had two children at the time they lived in Carter County, Mo. in 1910 (according to the census). I am looking for any information regarding my great grandfather, Lewis JAMES. He was missing after this time and there is no more record of him. If you might have any information, please contact me at cherokeefeather@worldnet.att.net


DATE: 20 February 1998
NAME: Ramona Locke Adams
SURNAMES: ETHRIDGE/LOCKE/OLIVER/SNIDER

My grandfather was born in Oregan Co. Mo. He had a half brother named George Washington LOCKE who lived in Carter Co. Mo.  G.W. married Semiami "Mima" OLIVER.  They had several children.  G.W. and son, Emmert "Oreb" LOCKE signed a petition to change the name of the town now called Fremont, Mo.  At that time the town was called McDonald  and East McDonald, this was in 1907. G.W. owned land at E. McDonald and McDonald (now Fremont).  I don't have much information on the G.W. LOCKE family.  I would be willing to share with anyone. Other connecting family names are SNIDER, ETHRIDGE, OLIVER of Carter Co.Missouri.  Thank You Ramona


DATE: 20 February 1998
NAME: Joyce Ryman
SURNAMES: LOWE

I am looking for information on the descendants of William R. and Sarah Z. ANDERSON LOWE.  The 1910 Census of Johnson Township, Cater Co., MO listed their children as  Albert, age 22; Saumel D., age 17; Benjamin F, age 13; James A, age 12; and Sanford, age 10.  If you have any information on this family please contact me.


DATE: 19 January 1998
NAME: Terry Ray
SURNAMES: HUSKEY

I am currently seeking information on my family heritage. My great grandfathers name was Francis Marion HUSKEY and I believe he is mentioned in the 1910 census for Carter County. I would like to know if anyone has any additional information about the HUSKEY surname. Thanks. I am also enclosing a link to my homepage just in case someone might want to know more about how to contact me.


DATE: 19 January 1998
NAME: Stacy Richardson
SURNAMES: FRANKLIN

Looking for information on my g-g-g-great grandparents James FRANKLIN b.abt 1819 in Va is listed with his wife Elizabeth  b abt 1836 in Mo. on the 1870 Carter Co Census.  He dies before the 1880 census.  Elizabeth goes on to be listed on the 1880,1900 census with her children. Any information on this family would be great. I especially would be interested in burial and marriage information on this couple.  srichardson@fx2.com


DATE: 04 January 1998
NAME: Lisa Herrig
SURNAMES: ROOD

I am looking for information regarding my great grandparents grave sights. All I know is that it is a church called Mt Carmel and it has a small cemetery. I visited years ago when I was a little girl . The location is believed to be between Van Buren and Ellsinore. The names are Rollind and Delphine ROOD. I am interested in dates of birth and dates of death for both of them. I couldn't find any information on the internet. and wonder if there are any photos of the cemetery. If anyone can help, please e-mail me at herrig@nwlink.com. I do know that our family lived in the area years ago. My grandparents are Vincent and Doris ROOD. Any information will be greatly appreciated.  Thank you very much


DATE: 22 June 1998
NAME: Esther M. Ziock Carroll
SURNAMES: HENDERSON/MARKHAM

My 3rd gr. grandmother, Mary Ann HENDERSON, married Robt. M. MARKHAM in St. Francois Co., Mo. in 1851.  They were residing in Carter Co., Mo. in the 1860 census. Children: Catherine, Jackson, Wm. J., Lucinda, Samuel, ?Jina?. They were still living in 1870 as they are mentioned in the James HENDERSON property settlement in St. Francois Co. Cannot find them in Carter Co. after 1860 or in any other Missouri county.  Does anyone have any information on them? Thanks! 


DATE: 22 June 1998
NAME: Hazel Buick
SURNAMES: BUICK/FOSTER/PORTER/ROBY

PORTER, Effie Ann, born July 7, 1882, Farragut, Iowa, Daughter of William Henry FOSTER and Martha Ann ROBY. Effie PORTER (sometimes known as Eva) previously married to August BUICK. Believe she was legally married to C. Eugene PORTER, however, date and place are unknown at this time. The PORTERS arrived in Carter County in late 1913 or late 1914 where PORTER purchased 10 acres of land near Hunter, MO. Effie PORTER died January 8, 1917 and is buried at Hunter, MO. Jefferson City states there is no death record on file there. Effie PORTER's children were Harold BUICK, Russell PORTER, Clifford PORTER, Hattie PORTER, and Lawrence PORTER. Effie PORTER was my husband's grandmother. Understand that Mr. Porter was employed for a time with Munger Land Development Co. Trying to piece this puzzle together on a genealogy project for our children. A big thank you to anyone out there who might be able to help me. e-mail Buickh@yahoo.com mailing address Hazel or Harold Buick, Jr., 911 Skyline Drive, Junction City, Kansas 66441


DATE: 22 June 1998
NAME: Violet ( King) Kennedy
SURNAMES: BOX/BOXX/FARRIS

Looking for the FARRIS and BOX or BOXX from Carter Co. MO. Ephriam FARRIS married Winnie Caroline BOX or BOXX. Winnie FARRIS' father was William Wiley BOX or BOXX born abt 1825 in Ga. and was killed in the Civil war. Winnie's mother was Mary Elizabeth ? BOX or BOXX born Tenn abt 1827 and died 1908 and is buried in the Carson Hill Cem. Wayne Co. MO. any inf. on these families


DATE: 05 June 1998
NAME: Unknown
SURNAMES: CONWAY/MARTIN

I am doing genealogy research on Charles Marion MARTIN and Martha Jane CONWAY [married]. Would there by any chance be any census records in Eminence , Mo. for the above years. They had a child born in 1907 in that area. For anyone with info I am at crystelbel@aol.com All I have are their names at this time. I am wondering if maybe he was in the CIVIL WAR .


DATE: 05 June 1998
NAME: Frankie Wadlow Jones
SURNAMES: BRAWLEY/DICKEY/DUNNEGAN/HURT/PILES/SMITH/TRIPP/WADLOW

I'm looking for any that is in this family tree. If you are in any of these lines let me hear from you. My SMITH, TRIPP, HURT lines in Carter co., Dent co., Shannon co., Reynolds co.,Mo. My BRAWLEY, DICKEY, PILES, DUNNEGAN, WADLOW, also from Carter co., mo., Reynolds, Iron, co., Mo. My email address is fjones45@swbell.com in tulsa oklahoma., 918-742-7730


DATE: 05 June 1998
NAME: Laura Owen
SURNAMES: COPELAND/MACKLEY/MASSIE/WILSON

MASSIE, Lewis, b. 17 Dec 1797 Virginia, d. 1888 Carter Co., Missouri, m. Sarah Sallie MACKLEY 20 Nov 1829, believe in Jackson Co., Ohio. Lewis moved to Missouri after the death of his wife. They had 10 children all born in Ohio, but know that two sons moved to Missouri when Lewis did. They are Anderson, b. 1830 Ohio, m. Artamissa COPELAND 23 Feb. 1879 and Vincent, b. 1848 Ohio, d. Carter Co., Missouri, m. Mary Jane WILSON. Would like to know if Lewis left a will in Carter Co. and where he is buried. Lewis is my G.G.G.Grandfather. Any information on Lewis MASSIE will be greatly appreciated. Thank You, Laura Owen, email lowen@noble.cioe.


DATE: 05 June 1998
NAME: Linda Thompson
SURNAMES: CHURCH/HANNERS/KEITHLY/LEWIS

Looking for information on Lemuel Ross LEWIS, born 27 May 1873 in Wayne County, Missouri. He married 1st Cusic Atrice HANNERS. Married 2nd Malinda KEITHLY. Married 3rd Elisha (Unknown). He had a half brother named Samuel LEWIS. Any information on the children of Samuel LEWIS would also be appreciated. He had four children Asa, Tony, Will and Nola. Nola married (Unknown) CHURCH and had one son named Cecil. Lemuel had a son also named Lemuel by this third wife. Lemuel and his 1st wife were married in Carter county. They had 7 children born in Ripley county. I don't know where Lemuel married his 2nd or 3rd wives. Or where his son, Lemuel, was born.


DATE: 05 June 1998
NAME: Ilene Jones
SURNAMES: LOONEY/LUNA/MCGUIRE

MCGUIRE, LOONEY, LUNA Found in Warren Twp, P.O. Proctor 1860 and 1870 census. Jesse Calvin McGUIRE is my husband's great-grandfather via Jesse's dau. Nancy Caroline, who md Martin VanBuren JONES in Edna, Labette County, KS on Dec. 21, 1884. Can't find this family on census, 1880. Arthur Gilbreth LOONEY is connected to McGUIRE family, he is father of Elizabeth LOONEY, Jesse Calvin McGUIRE's wife. Interested in this family, also. Would like to clear up confusion as to whether Jesse Calvin McGUIRE had two wives, possibly one named Betsey Benjamin Moore??? --Ilene Jones, 2068 SE Osage, Bartlesville, OK


DATE: 05 June 1998
NAME: Karen O'Dell
SURNAMES: DECENT/MAUK

MAUK, Zack. Interested in any info on the MAUK family.  Zack married Mary DECENT in IL.  Moved to MO. lived in or around Poplar Bluff. about 1880. I have census from Reynolds County for 1900. He lived there at that time with his wife, father (Mathas) and 8 children. Any information would be much appreciated. Thank you


DATE: 05 June 1998
NAME: Michael Stephen Jackson
SURNAMES: BESCHEINEN/BORNEMANN/CARRICO/LIVINGSTON/LOCK/LUECKENOTTE/NITZ/

NOVACK/PINZ/WHALEN

I'd like to find anyone or any thing on the surnames WHALEN, LIVINGSTON, CARRICO, BORNEMANN, NITZ, LUECKENOTTE, PINZ, BESCHEINEN, LOCK, and NOVACK.  These families were in Carter, Ripley, and Butler Counties. The WHALENS arrived in the 1870s, Livingston Freedom Co, IN>Butler/Carter Co in 1880's, CARRICO ? in Butler by 1890's, BORNEMANN and NITZ from Selnitz, Bohemia, Germany> Ripley Co,MO> Butler/Carter Co area from 1875. LUECKENOTTE Osage Co, MO>Carter Co, MO>ARK>COLORADO> WASHINGTON. Augusta PINZ married Charles W NITZ Carter Co,MO>Colorado > Washington. Adam NOVACK married Josephine BESCHEINEN Carter or Ripley Co. My name is Michael Stephen "Steve" Jackson. E-mail address is mjackson@apci.net.


DATE: 20 May 1998
NAME: Cathy Wolf
SURNAMES: MATHISON/SMELSER/WOLFE

Would like information on JAMES P. WOLFE, born August 12, 1832 in Clinton Co. Ohio, or (Clairmont Co. Ohio), died April 3 1909 in Kensett, Ark (Crossit, Ark).  He married Licinda A. MATHISON September 3, 1952 in Porter Co. Indiana. Children of James & Lucinda are......... Sara Lucinda Wolfe, m. Brant Frances Alvia Wolfe, b. July 1. 1855 in Muscanitne, Iowa Elizabeth Wolfe, b. October 13, 1860, Westville, Indiana (Lafont Co); d.      Mobile, Alabama Adda Wolfe, b. Nov. 13, 1863, Wentville, Indiana; d. Mississippi Emmy Wolfe, b. Jan 28,1870, Mosco, Iowa; d. Dec 18, 1909, Low Gap,       Washington, m. Eddington Homer Winfield Wolfe, d. Feb 11, 1972, Belgrade, Missouri; d. Jan 28,      1960, Grandin, Missouri, m. Sophia Victoria SMELSER, aug. 12, 1893,      in Van Buren, Missouri.


DATE: 20 May 1998
NAME: Clara M Hill
SURNAMES: BROOKS/COX/HOOPER

I am looking for information on Helen and James COX who were in Carter Co. in 1873.  She was the daughter of Albert BROOKS and signed a document then pertaining to land he had sold in Michigan. Albert  BROOKS married Emeline HOOPER in 1884 - he died 12 March 1889 near Van Buren.  Anything on him would be of tremendous help.


DATE: 20 May 1998
NAME: Terri
SURNAMES: WILLIS

WILLIS, Joseph born in Ohio 1854 parents John and Matilda MAGART WILLIS. Moved to Grandin to work in a mine or quarry. Never married.  Have you heard of him? thanks Terri MC7377@aol.com


DATE: 20 May 1998
NAME: Terri
SURNAMES: CRAIG/WILLIS

CRAIG, Benjamin Franklin and Mary WILLIS CRAIG  married December 14. 1874 in Shelby Co. Ill.  Mary was born 1852 in Indiana parents John and Matilda MAGGART WILLIS.  Mary and Benjamin moved to Grandin and he worked in some kind of quarry or mine.  I don't know if there were children.  Have you seen anything on Mary and Benjamin CRAIG ? thanks terri MC7377&aol.com


DATE: 05 May 1998
NAME: Theresa Hill
SURNAMES: JAMES

I am researching information regarding my great grandparents that lived in Carter County in 1909-1912. Clara Ada and Lewis(Louis) JAMES lived there with their two children, Orval and Bertie JAMES. There was a accident with Clara shooting another woman that was having an affair with Clara's husband, Lewis and her also shooting two men that broke into her home. I was wondering if there might have been any newspapers back in that part of the state at this time period?  Lewis also worked for the railroad at the time, I was wondering how I can obtain records of him being an engineer for the local railroad. According to the 1910 census and the birth of Bertie being in Carter County, I know that this story could be real. Please E-mail me at cherokeefeather@worldnet.att.net


DATE: 05 May 1998
NAME: Sam Barrett
SURNAMES: BARRETT/MEYERS/MORLAN/ROBERTSON

Would like to find ancestors of Frank MEYERS b 1885 d 1972, son of Seralda ROBERTSON,MEYERS, Mckinney b 1851 d 1933 and Peter MEYERS b 1832? d ?. He is buried in Robertson Cemetery near Ellsinore. His nephew James William{Willie} MORLAN b 1901, my dad's 1/2 brother, is also buried there with his wife Rachel. These families were in Ripley and Carter Co's before the Civil war. Frank had sisters Cora and Elizabeth who married L.S. BARRETT, both died by 1912 in Oklahoma. Brothers Willie died 1899, Henry b 1880. Frank was living on Nickey St. in Poplar Bluff when he died.His wife Minnie b 1897 d 1984. Would like to exchange info with these families.     Thanks,  Sam & Barbara Barrett.

DATE: 06 April 1998
NAME: Chris Lyons
SURNAMES: WEBB

Appreciate receiving any information on the WEBB family of Carter County, MO. Especially interested in John WEBB b.1820/21 and wife, Susan WEBB b.182(?) and descendents of their family.

DATE: 05 April 1998
NAME: Brenda Metcalf
SURNAMES: MCKINNEY/PYEATT

The first time I used the internt to search for my PYEATT family, I found them on the 1910 Carter County MO. Census (Johnson Township Dist. 14) This is what I know   PYEATT   Gabril W. (Washington Byrd)-33 and Mary A. (Azalee "MCKINNEY)- 30. Gabril, Mary and their 5 sons were on the 1910 Census.  I do not have marriage records, or birth info. on either but I've been told Mary Asalee (McKinney) Pyeatt was from Ripley Co.  I also believe that Gabril Washington Byrd Pyeatt's father was William Pyeatt and mother Dianna (?) from St. Genevieve or Jefferson Co. MO.


DATE: 05 August 1998
NAME: No E-mail - Write to: Jeff Morris P. O. Box 810 Van Buren Mo 63965
SURNAMES: HUFF/MORRIS

My ancestor was Joshua MORRIS. I know he mrd Luvizey HYATT, may have m2 to a Harriett and know for a fact he m Martha Lorene HUFF (aka RAINEY as in Lo-Rainey). Martha Lorene HUFF was b. abt. 1849 in TN. I've been told she m1 Morris and m2 Parcus but I don't have proof. Joshua was on 1860 Reynolds Co., MO census; 1870 and 1880 Shannon Co., MO census. Some of their ch married in Carter Co., MO. Joshua and Martha Lorene's ch: Mariah Caroline (b. 1866), Sarah Hettie (MINE - b. 1869 at Paint Rock), Mary E., Sabra (Sadie - b. 1870), Alfred, Julia A. (m. a Womack), and Ruth. Of course, I have an uncle who claims there is a family story that we are related to Robert Morris, Signer of the Declaration of Independence but I've never found the connection. Joshua's parents are supposed to be Moses Morris, Jr. and Susannah Morris. Can anyone help me with Joshua Morris?


DATE: 05 August 1998
NAME: Kat Steele Steward
SURNAMES: SNIDER/WILLIAMS

I am searching for the parents, siblings of Virginia (Virgie) A. WILLIAMS b. 5 Apr. 1879; d. 26 Aug. 1955. Virginia married William J. SNIDER, 1900, in Carter County, MO. She is buried in Dry Valley Cemetary. Any information about her will be greatly appreciated.


DATE: 05 August 1998
NAME: Reba Strauhs
SURNAMES: HUNTER/KUNKLEMAN

HUNTER, JAMES married ? His daughter married a KUNKLEMAN and had a son Charles KUNKLEMAN. James HUNTER's mother was Louisa Ellenor HUNTER b Oct 2, 1843 Trenton, Ohio. I understand she had James before she was married and he was raised by family. Would love to hear from anyone with info on these people.


DATE: 25 July 1998
NAME: Pete C Mann
SURNAMES: GOLLIHER/LEACH/OTHER UNKNOWN SURNAME

Am looking for an Earl LEACH who was b. 31 Dec 1882 and who died Van Buren, Carter Co., MO 08 May 1940. Earl lived in Chandler, Lincoln Co., OK in 1908 where he married Eva Maude GOLLIHER. Maude died young and Earl remarried and moved to Garwood, MO. My main interest in Earl is a girl he is said to have adopted and raised, whose given name was Pearl Videllia Surname unknown, but she was born in Chandler, OK in 1907. Anything you can help us with on Earl and Pearl Videllia would be deeply appreciated


DATE: 25 July 1998
NAME: Ron
SURNAMES: HEARST

I am researching a John D. Hearst or any other Hearst of that area ..Think you could be of any help?? Thanks


DATE: 25 July 1998
NAME: Cathy George
SURNAMES: ASHLOCK/GRAVES/JOHNSON/O'DELL/REYNOLDS/WOODARD

ASHLOCK, Theodore "Dora" b. 29 Feb 1880 in Carter Co., MO, married Mary Olive "Ollie" O'DELL (dau of George Samuel O'DELL and Sarah Ann WOODARD)on 22 Aug 1900. Theodore and Mary Olive had 8 children: Edith who married _____Lewis and then Elmer Wagner; Vertie who married Audie JOHNSON; Verble "Bate"; Esther Pauline (1924-1930); Mapel "Bill" who married Luster GRAVES; Thelma who married Bus Benett; Walter (my grandfather) b. 15 Sep 1901 in Van Buren, Carter Co., MO and married Nella Margaret REYNOLDS in 1923, and Massie Irene (who lived 2 hours). I believe Theodore ASHLOCK had at least 2 brothers, Dallas and Brady. Can anyone help me? I only have information from the 1910 Carter Co., Jackson Twp Census to help me find Theodore's parents: It states that they were both born in Kentucky. Any ASHLOCK info would be welcomed!


DATE: 10 July 1998
NAME: Joyce Willhoit
SURNAMES: BUTCHER/COPE/FARRIS/GILBERT/MILUM/THACKER

I am searching for information on the FARRIS families in Carter Co. My
gr-grandmother, Eliza Jane FARRIS b 9/11/1827 married William J. THACKER
on 9/9/1866. Their children: Mary b 1867, Harvey b 1869, Ellen b 1871,
and William R. b 1873. His first wife was Malinda MILUM b 1832. Their
children: Emline THACKER b 1856; James Thomas THACKER b 1859 m 1. Ludy
Jane COPE, m 2. Laura GILBERT, m 3. "Bell" BUTCHER, d 1931; and John
Washington b 1864. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.


DATE: 10 July 1998
NAME: Cathy George
SURNAMES: ASHLOCK/O'DELL/WOODARD

ASHLOCK, Theodore: born 29 feb 1880 in Carter Co., MO; died 14 May 1958; married Mary Olive "Ollie" O'DELL (dau. of George Samuel O'DELL and Sarah Ann WOODARD) married on 22 aug 1900 in Carter County. These are my great grandparents and am looking for more information on them and their 7 children (one son Walter in particular) or any other ASHLOCK families in this region.


DATE: 10 July 1998
NAME: Cathy George
SURNAMES: ASHLOCK/O'DELL/TAYLOR/WOODWARD

I am looking for any info on the O'DELL family. George Samuel O'DELL was born in Reynolds Co., MO, and married Sarah Ann WOODWARD (Woodard)in Carter Co., MO, on 15 Mar 1883. They had either 6 or 8 children, including Mary Olive "Ollie" who married Theodore ASHLOCK, James Oliver, Lee A., Dora Mae, Algerta "Gertie", Alva James. George O'Dell was the son of Tompkins O'DELL and Mary Ann TAYLOR.
Thank you!


DATE: 10 July 1998
NAME: E Wright
SURNAE MES: HERTZINGER/SEILER/SLAWSON

George SLAWSON b May 1870 in Greenville, Montcalm
Co MI; mrd Dora SEILER, b Dec 1868, dau of Christoph & Caroline (HERTZINGER)
SEILER, in 1892 in Jefferson Co MO. On 1900 Carter Co, Johnson Twp census
with w, Dora, and 2 children: Carrie M b May 1893 MO & Norma C b Dec 1899 MO.
Willing to share my info of this family with persons having info on George's
and/or Dora's ancestors, siblings and descendants. It is believed that family
went to Mexico after Carter Co residency and later moved to TX.


DATE: 10 July 1998
NAME: Diana Davis
SURNAMES: ALLEN/BUFF/SCHNEIDER

SCHNEIDER, Henry Leander b. 1881 married Susie Elizabeth ALLEN. Lived
in Carter County 1905. His parents were Benjamin Andrew SCHNEIDER and
Martha L. BUFF. His brother was John SCHNEIDER b. 1872. Both Henry
Leander and his brother were on the 1910 census for Carter County,
Carter Township Van Buren and Chicopie Dwelling #70/Family #70 and
Dwelling #72/Family #72. Any info appreciated.


DATE: 10 July 1998
NAME: Diana Davis
SURNAMES: BUFF/SCHNEIDER

SCHNEIDER, Benjamin Andrew. born in Germany about 1848/48. Parents
brought him over as a 2 mos. old or two year old. not sure which. He
married Martha L. BUFF, she born 1851 in Mo. Her parents from NC and
Tn. Info needed. Stuck at a dead end.
.


DATE: 10 July 1998
NAME: Gale Green

SURNAMES: DAWSON/GREEN/O'DELL/VINEYARD

I am trying to find my great aunt Pearl GREEN. She was born 1890 in Carter
Co. She married D C DAWSON in 1906 and had a son named Fearl/Ferril DAWSON who
was born 1907 Fearl died 1962. I also think that Feral may have been raised by
my great grandparents, Robert and Martha GREEN. Pearl later went on the marry
Edgar O'DELL in 1911 and then married Benjamin VINEYARD in 1913. I have found
her in the US Census in 1920 in Reynolds County with Ben and 3 little boys. I
need to find where she may be buried or any other family members that may be
currently living.


DATE: 10 July 1998
NAME: Gale Green
SURNAMES: DAWSON/GREEN/O'DELL/VINEYARD

Looking for information on Benjamin VINEYARD who married Pearl
GREEN/DAWSON/O'DELL in Carter Co 3-1-1913. As of 1920 census, they had three
little boys, Otis, Earnest and Bernell. Any info would be appreciated.


DATE: 10 July 1998
NAME: J Hargadine
SURNAMES: FORRESTER/WILLIAMS/WOOD/WOODS

WOODS (or WOOD), H. M. b in TN about 1815.; mrd Sintha Ann or Cynthia Ann b in MO about
1822 or 1830. Lived in Carter Co MO in 1850 and 1860. Children: Cyari Ann or Zary Ann b 5-
1849, in MO; Jessee M. b about 1852, in MO; Amisiah b about 1859, in MO. Neighbors were
WILLIAMS, J. N. b about 1828 in MO.;mrd Elizabeth b 1830. Lived in Carter Co, MO in 1860.
Children: Elisha R. b 1849; William A. b 1852; Elvis Benton b 7-1853, MO; Sarah J. b 1856;
Missouri C.. b 1858; Jacob S b 1860. Elvis Benton WILLIAMS mrd Cyary A. WOODS 12 Dec,
1872 in Carter Co, MO. Children: Jim (probably James Isiak) b in MO; Prudye Lena b in MO;
Rosa Bernetta b 1-7-1884 near Decatur, TX; Ida Lucy Ella b 6-1886; Jesse William, b 12-25-
1889 in AR. They lived in Polk Co, AR, White Township, in 1900. Jesse William WILLIAMS
mrd Oley (Ollie) Alice FORRESTER b 7-12-1894. They lived in Montgomery Co and Pike Co,
AR. Children: Dewey b about 1911; Arley b about 10-1913; Marvin b 11-5-1915 in Mt. Ida,
Montgomery Co, AR; Ivan b 1916 or 1917; Mamie b 10-9-1918 in Langley, Pike Co, AR. After Oley's death, family moved to Sobol, Pushmataha Co, OK about 1930. Marvin WILLIAMS was my father. Would like any information in order to further trace ancestors.


DATE: Aug. 23, 1998
NAME: FRANKIE JONES
SURNAME: WADLOW, PILES, DUNNEGAN, DICKEY, TRIPP, SMITH, HANCOCK, ENNIS
wadlow, piles, dunnegan, dickey reynolds co., mo., carter co., mo, dent co., mo., tripp, smith, hancock, ennis, have a book on this family for sales 85.00 will paid the shiping on it frankie jones 5634 s madison pl. tulsa ok 74105 918-742-7730
DATE: Aug. 23, 1998
NAME: Carolyn
SURNAME: CARTER
Starting search re H.C. Carter who lived in CA in pre-gold times (1844+) He was good friend of Billy Hicks, J.C.Martin & ?Swain. The three latter coming west from Mo in Walker/Chile wagon train in 1843. Any info appreciated for our historic project here. Thanks, carolyn
DATE: Aug. 23, 1998
NAME: Betty P. Slovinski
SURNAME: FUNK
Nine FUNK children in Carter County in ca 1880 lost both their mother and father and were farmed out all over southern MO and northern AR. Two of the girls names are known; Sarah Jane b. 1866 AR, and Nannie b. 1870. Other names might be Molly, Nathen J.,Will, Newk T., Dora F. and Elijah. Sarah J and Nancy were living with William BROWN and Sally Jane JOHNSTON BROWN in Stone County MO in 1880. Will might have been with the TUCKERS in AR. I would like to know who the parents of the FUNK children are.
DATE: 09/01/98 NAME: Dan Idoux
SURNAMES:WEBB, GRAHAM, PULLIAM, BOYETT, PATTERSON, PEEK
Could you add my email address for the following Carter County Surnames: Webb, Graham, Pulliam, Boyett, Patterson, Peek
Also check on my Home Page. It needs some work yet, but it is a start. I like the 3D Photo.
DATE: Sep. 4, 1998
NAME: Sharlee Birge-Winn
SURNAMES: Minks, Birge, Armistead, Cooper, McAllister, Rowe and Hood

DATE: Sep. 7, 1998
NAME: Unknown
SURNAMES: Burleson
Burleson - TN > MO
Thank you

DATE:Sep. 3, 1998
NAME: Terrry Lindsey
SURNAMES: LANGLEY, WOOD
JOSEPH LANGLEY B.MAR 13,1843, D.APR.18,1921. married Nancy (Roark)McKeen on Sept.26,1880. The Carter Co. 1880 census for Johnson Twp. shows a Josiah Langley age 34, with a son James F. Langley, age 9,living with a brother-in-law JOHN M.WOOD, age 25 and his mother ELIZA H.WOOD,age 58. Anyone know of Joseph"s parents, and who his wife,possible Wood would have been? This census was taken June 29, 1880. (May be Joseph and Josiah are the same, or could be brothers). Any help would be appreciated. Cathy Lindsey
DATE: Sep. 12, 1998
NAME: Kat
SURNAME: SNIDER
I am looking for information on the children of William J. SNIDER and Virginia Ann WILLIAMS. (my gr-grandparents) (all born 1905-1925 in Carter Co., MO) Vera SNIDER Thelma SNIDER m. ? HAYWOOD? Bonnie SNIDER Virginia SNIDER Lady Glee SNIDER Robert SNIDER m. Lucy? Dormalee SNIDER (grandchild) I would love to know what happened to them. Thanks.
DATE: Sep. 12, 1998
NAME: Kat
SURNAME: Williams
I would like to update my query (See above). I have found Virginia A. WILLIAMS' family in Oregon Co.
DATE: Sep. 17, 1998
NAME: D. Davis
SURNAME: Schneider/Allen
Looking for information on Henry Leander SCHNEIDER or his brother John 
M. SCHNEIDER. They were both living in Carter Township, Mo. in 1910 
census. enry Leander was married to Susan Allen SCHNEIDER, they had 
four children in 1910.   John was married to Mary and they had four 
children.

Henry Leander and John's parents were Benjamin and Martha Buff 
SCHNEIDER. Benjamin was born in Germany and Martha was born US.
Looking for any information on these SCHNEIDER families.

DATE: Sep. 17, 1998
NAME: Pat Stechalin
SURNAMES: Lord, Boyer & Raymer
Cybersong@usa.net
ICQ#795066
Pat Stechalin
Coal Valley, IL 61240
Researching:
ALLEN-BOYER-COWAN-HAMILTON-ISOM-LORD-McCLEARY-RAYMER-STECHALIN-UPHAM-WILLAMS

DATE: 09/26/98
NAME: Fay Mesa
SURNAMES:MILLER, WEST, HUFSTEDLER
I am researching for Melviney (Hufstedler) Miller b. 6/1885 in Osage Co. MO d. 11/1976, last known address was Van Buren Mo. She married William L Miller 08/27/1903. In 1929 Melviney and her husband lived in Potosi, Washington Co. Mo when my great grandmother Mary Jane (West) Hufstedler died. Mary Jane is supposed to buried at Shirley Cemetery per her death certiftate. Looking for siblings and other relatives. Thank you . Fay Mesa
Subject: Warren/Dickerson Families History DATE: 09/27/98
NAME: Unknown
SURNAMES:Warren/Dickerson Families History
Looking for information on Palo Warren, who married Della Bryson his first marriage and a second marriage to Flora Casey.Palo may have come from Carter County, MO as some other members of the Warren family did later moving to Wayne County or other surrounding counties. Palo and Della had sons named Raymond Albert Warren from Williamsville, MO, in Wayne County, MO; L. Coe Warren and Bert Warren. I think Palo may be a brother to my great-grandfather, Wilburn Warren, born 1864 in Jackson County, TN; died 1939 in Wayne County, MO. Wilburn married Julia Elizabeth Talley of Overton County, TN both are buried in the New Liberty Cemetery on Lake Creek. Also, information on Francis A. Warren , b 1861 in Tennessee and died 1941 in Wayne County, MO. Francis married Edward E. Bilbrey and both are buried in the Cool Springs Cemetery south of Greenville. Other members of this family were Minerva L. Warren, 1857-1931 married H.M. Phillips; James L. Warren, 1859-1932 who married Martha E. Talley; James D. Warren 1833-? who married Rhuhama Phillips in Wayne County, MO.Looking for information on Palo Warren, who married Della Bryson his first marriage and a second marriage to Flora Casey. Palo and Della had sons named Raymond Albert Warren from Williamsville, MO, in Wayne County, MO; L. Coe Warren and Bert Warren. I think Palo may be a brother to my great- grandfather, Wilburn Warren, born 1864 in Jackson County, TN; died 1939 in Wayne County, MO. Wilburn married Julia Elizabeth Talley of Overton County, TN both are buried in the New Liberty Cemetery on Lake Creek. Wayne County, MO. Also, information on Francis A. Warren , b 1861 in Tennessee and died 1941 in Wayne County, MO. Francis married Edward E. Bilbrey and both are buried in the Cool Springs Cemetery south of Greenville. Other members of this family were Minerva L. Warren, 1857-1931 married H.M. Phillips; James L. Warren, 1859-1932 who married Martha E. Talley; James D. Warren 1833-? who married Rhuhama Phillips in Wayne County, MO.
DATE: 09/27/98
NAME: Lisa Swafford
SURNAMES:SWAFFORD, STEVENS, BOYER, DALTON,FARMER
I am the granddaughter of Henry Swafford b. 4-21-1907 died 12-15-83, married Maggie (Madgie) Ford b. 7-5-1906. I would like information on my grandfather's parents, and information on my grandmother's mother's family. Did that make sense? I have information on the Ford side, I'm curious about the Stevens. I think they may have been originally from somewhere in Tennessee. I am also the ggranddaughter of Floyd Boyer b. Nov 9, 1902 d. Sept 19, 1987, married Delia P. Dalton on 14 Aug 1920. Delia was b 1904 and d 1971. I am interested in any information you can find on either side. I am also the ggranddaughter of Rinaldo (Nall) FARMER b. 11/29/1878, married Fern Iva OREN b. 2/28/1908 from Carthage, MO. I have information on the OREN side, but nothing on the Farmer side. I believe that she was buried at the cemetary at Mt. Carmel church on K highway, but I don't know the date. I think she was pretty young. I also think he may have been married twice, but I don't know which was first and who she was. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Lisa Swafford

DATE: 09/27/98
NAME: Mary
SURNAMES: JONES, ARMES
I am researching the family of Henry H. Jones of Grandin and Joseph Armes. I am interested in ANY family that married into either of these two families.
Thank You,
Mary


DATE: Tues, 6 Oct 1998
NAMES: David Barnett
SURNAMES: TAYLOR/SUTHERLIN

I am looking for info. on the family of William N. SUTHERLIN. In 1904 he was awarded guardianship of Sarah Jane and Samuel TAYLOR. Sarah Jane was my step-greatgrandmother. She was born Sept. 3 1890. They where living in Ellsinore, Carter County at the time the guardianship was done. We know nothing of her "adopted" family, except she called William "Uncle Bill". We are searching also for Samuels family. He was born abt 1895. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Pat Barnett


DATE: Thursday, 8 Oct. 1998
NAME: George McJimsey
SURNAMES:MCGIMSEY, MCGIMPSEY, MCJIMPSEY
Census Index under the "Archived Carter County Records". In the "index1860.txt" it shows a "Gimsey 9". I am trying to find out the full name of this "Gimsey". I believe this might be my gggrand father Aden H. McJimsey. Our name is also spelled McGimsey, McGimpsey and McJimpsey. I know form a Land Patent Report that he bought land in Carter Co. on 3-1-1859.
George H. McJimsey
Amarillo, TX
McGIMPSEY LIST owner
geo472d@arn.net

DATE: Sat, 10 Oct 1998
NAME: Martin Y. Florida
SURNAMES: Hardcastles
I am looking for information on the Hardcastle family. My Greatgrandmother was Nancy Hardcastle, I don't know anything about her or her family except that she married John Henry Lawson Dec.25,1882 in Reynolds County Mo. I do not know where she lived or who her family was, so any information would be most appreciated.
Thank you.
Erna Florida
DATE:Tues, 13 Oct 1998
NAME: Terry Ray Huskey
SURNAMES:HUSKEY

I am currently researching that Huskey Surname. I am interested in a time frame of 1600 to present. I have particular interest in the lineage of Isaac, Sr. whom was born about 1772. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Terry Ray Huskey


Subject: George W. Webb
DATE: Tue, 20 Oct 1998
NAME: Thomas J. Webb
SURNAMES: WEBB

George W. Webb b. 1858 in Tn. m. Matilda, called (Nannie). They lived in Carter Co. Mo. Johnson Township in 1900. Children: Henry, Addie, George R, Archie, Lillie M, and Nannie O. Would like information from anyone on this family. Please contact me at e-mail bruno@oknet1.net Home address: Thomas Webb 205 Kent Dr. Muskogee, Ok. 74403 Thank you
Thomas


DATE: Wed, 14 Oct. 1998
NAME: Connie Eudy
SURNAME: Paul

This is the first time in using the internet to search for any information on Thomas Paul and Mary (Clayton) Paul. Thomas was son of Stephen and Narcissus (Gresham) Paul. Brother to Mary Jane Paul. Thomas died in 1937 and Mary died In 1948 both buried at Gresham Cemetery. Trying to find out more on Stephen Paul.He was killed by bushwhackers in 1861. Thank you Connie (Livingston) Eudyor Ted900@aol.com


DATE: Wed, 14 Oct. 1998
NAME: Cathy Wolfe
SURNAMES: MATHESON, SMELSER, WEBB, WOLFE

I posted a query a few months ago, and need to update my address. I posted surnames: WEBB SMELSER WOLFE MATHESON
My new E-Mail addy is, cwolfe@semo.net


DATE: 24 Oct. 1998
NAME: Richard Graham
SURNAMES: GRAHAM, HILTIBIDAL

I am looking for burial location and marriage date for Christopher Alfred GRAHAM (b. Aug 21, 1869 in Wayne Co., MO d. Aug 1891) and his wife Martha Alice HILTIBIDAL (b. Mar 02, 1874 d. Dec 1894). Christopher was the son of Pinkney GRAHAM (b. Feb 06, 1848 Wayne Co., MO d. Jun 10, 1907 Wayne Co, MO) and Narcissus GROSS (b. Jun 12, 1853 Bolinger Co., MO d. Feb 24, 1902 Wayne Co., MO). Martha was the daughter of Jacob HILTIBIDAL (b. Jul 07, 1835 IN d. Jan 01, 1903 Wayne Co., MO) and Ester BUFFINGTON (b. Jul 17, 1839 IL d. May 07, 1910). Christopher and Martha had one child, a daughter named Eunice Dolela GRAHAM (b. Sep 04, 1890 Grandin, Carter Co., MO d. Dec 28, 1963 Springfield, Baca Co., CO).


DATE: 30 Oct. 1998
NAME: Patricia Kidd
SURNAME: PERCY

PERCY --- Looking for info on William Sherman PERCY b.7-4-1891 Turtle, Dent Co.Mo. d.1-16-1971 Poplar Bluff, Mo. buried Van Buren, Mo. & his sister Dora P. PERCY b.9-1897 Mo. Listed in 1900 Shannon Co. Census as wards of a Charles P. & Emma PERCY. William married Leola LAWSON 5-2-1913 in Reynolds Co. Mo. They had 7 children: Nellie, Lola, Roy, Florence, Lawrence, Della, & Ella. They divorced. He lived in Carter county till his death. Need info on parents & sister. Who were his parents & what happened to them? What happened to his sister? Any help appreciated.

CORRECTION TO ABOVE QUERY:

PERCY, William Sherman b.7-4-1891 Turtle, Dent Co. Mo. d.1-16-1971 Poplar Bluff, Mo. lived in Carter Co., Mo for 20 years and was buried in Yount Memorial Cem., Reynolds Co., Mo.


DATE: 19 Nov. 1998
NAME: Carl Barger
SURNAMES: BARGER, CLARK, MILLER, TULL

I am seeking information on Allen and Nancy Bullock BARGER who lived in Reynolds County, Mo., in the 1850's. Allen and Nancy moved to Reynolds Co. from Ripley Co., Mo. I am also interested in the George Miller, John Clark and Thomas Burton Tull families. My GR-GR-Grandfather, Allen Barger lived in Reynolds County, where, I don't know. I've notice that Carter County was organized from Reynolds County. I am trying to find out if Allen was buried in Carter County. It is my guest that he would have an unmarked grave, but I thought maybe there might be a church or cemetery record of who all was buried in the Carter Co. cemeteries. Would you check to see if there was an Allen Barger buried in Carter County. Allen BARGER was living in the 1850 Reynolds County census. Is youngest son was born in 1854. I believe he died between 1854-1860. His wife, Nancy Bullock BARGER remarried in Cooper Co. Mo. in 1860. She married a Eliher B. White. I hope you can be of some help to me. Thanks! Carl Barger, Superintendent of the Warren Public Schools, Warren, Ar


DATE: 21 Nov. 1998
NAME: Janice Fisher
SURNAME: COLE, SMITH, REDUS

I have family buried in New Home Cemetery and Tucker. I think Tucker cemetery is in Ripley but I don't know for sure which county New Home it in. I live Jonesboro, AR and my grandparents on both side used to live in that area. The Cole, Smith and Redus family thank you Janice (Emmons) Fisher


DATE: 21 Nov. 1998
NAME: Art McKellips
SURNAMES: COLLINS

I am seeking al l available information on COLLINS, the parents of JAMES,HARRY, DONALD AND RICHARD COLLINS. . Believed sisters named BESS , FLOSS and GERTRUDE. JAMES COLLINS married SADIE MORRIS and they resided in Grandin where he worked at the Missouri Timber and Minning Co. They moved from there to Washington State Arthur McKellips


DATE: 29 Nov. 1998
NAME: Donna Climer
SURNAMES: HILL, HOUSE

I am trying to find information on the parents of Thomas, Joseph Marion, and Adline HOUSE. Adline was born 1839 and m/ Jim HILL in ca 1856-7. Thomas m/ Sarah CLARK in the 1850's. Joseph m/1 Eliza BRIDGES in 1875 and m/2 Lena BAKER in 1906. Adline HOUSE/HILL was my gggrandmother. Any information appreciated. Donna Brame Climer


DATE: 29 Nov. 1998
NAME: Polly Gilbert
SURNAMES: NOWLIN, STONE

NOWLIN nathanielb.1845 fayette co. Ill. married BARRemma b.1854 mo.town unknown listed in 1900 census in pike township carter co. with6 children brother Nowlin james beleive they worked for railroad and Missouri Lumber and Mining Co. before coming to La. in early 1900s need help thanks STONE j.t. b.1871 kirksville mo.married EPPERSON betty b.1874 in st.joseph mo.had children born in grandin and west emenince mo. had brother name Will lived in kansas city beleive he worked for Kansas Southern Railroad betty had brother name EPPERSON harmon working for same railroad need any help thanks