Phelps County Missouri Queries
Phelps County Missouri Queries
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steveaus10@charter.net I am looking for any probate paperwork on Dr. Elijah A. Scott - died in October of 1963. A family member is trying to find information on him, especially his first wife, Bertha & daughter, Virginia.
Any information you can find will be very helpful. Debby Meurer
The James Foundation
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I'm looking for any information on the Asher family from Salem MO. my mom was from Salem her name is Virginia she had (Donald,Gale&Kenith) three brothers that still live in Salem and four sisters.If anybody has any information please email at gym730@aol.com Is the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Phelps County still active? It is located near Pulaski County, possibly near the town of Big Piney.
Does any one have any information pertaining to the Austin family Moses T,
son of Thomas and Elizabeth J. (nee) Huskey Moses T. husband of Elsie E. Murphy Austin
Known to live in Rolla area highway 63 at North Wye toward Vichey
Early 1900's to mid 1960's any type of info greatly appreciated and Thanks
DR. ELIJAH A. SCOTT 29 Jul 2006
ASHER FAMILY 16 July 2006
PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH. 14 Jul 2006
I am trying to contact Gwen Murray Klinger I have information that she has asked for about William Cronicle Scott my great grandfather and a relative of hers. The email addresses she has posted are no longer valid. Judith
Does this statement ring a bell? Children were to be seen and not heard when I was a kid growing up in Maries County, so therefore I spent a lot of time just listening. I probably heard a lot of things that weren’t meant for my ears, but I couldn’t tell you what they were to save my soul. Except for this statement: If you ever want to murder someone, and get away with it, do it in Maries County. I remember mulling that one over in my mind each time the words were spoken. After hearing them two or three times, I decided I would have to blow my cover and admit to listening to the adults’ conversation if I ever wanted to understand what that statement meant. As it turned out, I was banished to play outside or at least in another part of the house when the adults were talking and I never got a straight answer. The answer was, simply, it was none of my concern.
My curiosity faded over the years, though the words never completely left my mind. As an adult, I have heard people say: You know what they say, don’t ya? If you ever want to murder someone, and get away with it, do it in Maries County. Nobody really seems to think a thing of it. But I wonder what this would sound like to a stranger passing through? An adult stranger would probably finish business as quickly as possible and get out of town. But the stranger’s child would more likely ask what it meant, why did the person say it, and how come?
My child-like curiosity returned a couple of years ago after starting to work on a family tree. I purchased King’s history of Maries County and began reading. His chapter on the Civil War is very enlightening. Even though Maries County only had one battle in which lives were lost for the entire duration of the war, approximately 100 outright murders were committed. It finally dawned on me the statement of murder in Maries County originated long before my parents or my grandparents time. It must have started during the Civil War years. Over time, most everyone probably forgot how the claim actually started. But on those certain occasions, when the old saying seemed to appropriately fit the conversation, it was revived.
King’s History does name a few of these murders, but for the most part there is no evidence to even show who the unfortunate ones were. Our courthouse was burned in 1868, therefore destroying anything that may have been on paper prior to that time, and the records after 1868 prove that very rarely did a murder case go to trial. My own great-great grandfather was accused of murder in 1871, and was acquitted. Then he mysteriously disappeared in 1875 never to be seen again. I had a great-grandfather who died in 1950 under suspicious circumstances, but since there weren’t any witnesses, nothing ever came of it. There isn’t anything in the records to show his death may have not been from natural causes. I only know because I heard my grandfather speak of it.
Listening to stories passed down from generation to generation about the pioneers of Maries County has become one of my favorite things to do. Recently, I decided to actually compile a history of these people and their lives so there will be a recording for future generations. People don’t seem to have time to sit around and tell stories about the old days anymore, and before long, there will be no one who remembers any of the stories to tell.
If you have a favorite story about Maries County, or if you know someone I should speak to, please contact me by phone, mail, or email using the information listed below. The stories don’t necessarily have to be about murder, they can be about anything of interest that occurred in Maries County from its beginning in 1856 until 1980. I can assure you if the story-teller wishes to remain anonymous, they will remain anonymous.
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I'm looking for burial and birth of the following people
Henry Lorts B: 1780 Virginia (looking for month and day) D: Feb 1880 District 10, Sullivan county, TN (looking for month, day and year) Wife Elizabeth GallowayJacob Lorts B: 1804 Sullivan county, TN (looking for month and day) D: 1881 Phelps county, MO (looking for month, day and year) Wife Hannah
Stephen Lorts B: 1851 Sullivan county, TN (looking for month and day) D: Phelps county, MO (looking for month, day and year)Fredrick Oberdar Lorts Place of burial
ThanksCould anyone tell me where Leftrich Joice is buried? Jim Heady
I am looking for an obit for Onofre Johnson born in Colorado December 24, 1910, and died Phelps, County April 27, 1997, and was buried April 30, 1997, at the Saint James City Cemetery AKA Masonic Cemetery. Parents were Abran Johnson and Mary Stanley of Colorado.
Or information on local newspapers and or libraries where this info can be obtained would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Nancy @ latingrl40@aol.com
I am trying to find any photos of Elm Springs school located just outside Edgar Springs. There was a photographer there at Spring Creek named Cohensky. Not sure how to spell it. They have many photos i've heard. Thanks! Sharon Guill, sg2528@fidnet.com
I am looking for some descendants of this couple. George was born 26 May 1868. His first wife was Alice Renton. He had two children with her, Elsie & Elizabeth and three children with Elizabeth, Minnie, Ernest G. & Dorothy Louise. I would appreciate anything you might be able to share.
Does any one have info on Louise Cooley? She was born abt.1839 in Virginia. She married David Wayne Lenox on Aug. 14, 1863 in Dent County Missouri. They had (2) Two boys John born 1864 MO and Henry born March 26, 1868 MO. They were divorced in Phelps County MO. in 1868. She married David Tice be for 1870. In 1870 census she was in Texas County, MO. She Had these children James Tice, John Lenox and Henry Lenox. In the 1880 census in Dent County MO there was Louise J, Tice age 41 born VA. John Tice age 16 born MO. Darcuss E Tice age 9 born MO Mary Tice age 6 born MO. Laura J. Tice 2 born MO.
That was the last I could find Her. Does anyone know any thing about her or her family. I would share info on her Cooley family.
Joyce
joycew50636@earthlink.netFrancis M. Bennett was born near Sullivan, MO 17 February 1835. He died 10 January 1911, Salem, Dent County, MO and is buried in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.
He enlisted at Rolla, Phelps Co., MO 6 August 1861. He seems to have served at least two enlistments: Co. A 10th Regt. MO. Cav and Co. M 2nd MO Cav. Final discharge Dec. 1868.
He married 1) Mary Ray about 1866 and had Benjamin F. Bennett 2) Martha M.(Hall) Ralph (a widow) m. 21 January 1875 in Crawford County, MO and had Martha, Thomas E., William H. and Herbert Madison. Martha was the daughter of Richard and Noreena (?) Hall and she died 23 June 1922 possibly in St. Louis, MO. Martha had a son by her first husband named John R., who is listed as a Bennett in the 1880 census.Francis also lived in Crawford County, MO. This information taken from Civil War Pension Record.
Does anyone know who Francis parents were?
Does anyone has anything on : Rhichard (Dick) Ichrord. He was my Great Uncle and served in the House of Represenative. Thank you Delberta
looking for obit or info on Caroline R. Tiberghien b.9.6.1837 d.11.26.1904 of Edgar Springs, Phelps County, Missouri. can you help me? Don't know if she married a Tiberghien or was a Tiberghien. thanks in advance. Deborah Tiberghien Brown
I am looking for information on Hiney H. Hamby and family. According to his WWI regestration card Hiney was born in St. James, MO on Feb. 11, 1892. His obit. in the Joplin (MO) Globe, Sept. 5, 1925, states that he was survived by his father, William Hamby of Oronogo (Jasper Co.), MO, brothers Edward, Adolph, William, and Joseph, and sisters Mrs. Florence Bennett, Mrs. Mamie Brewer, and Mrs. W. H. Pinson. Lynda West Hahn
Looking for ancestry of Francis M. Bennett born around 1835. Listed in 1860 census for Phelps County, Green Twp., MO as F. M. Bennett 27 years, born MO, living with a Gorman(?) family.
In 1870 he is living in Rolla with wife Mary and son Benjamin F. Bennett. They are in a house with William Joice.
In 1880 he is living in Dillon with wife Martha (Hall? and her father Richard Hall) and children: John R. b. 1864, Benjamin F. b. 1868, Martha, b. 1872, Thomas E., b. 1875, William H., b. 1877 and Herbert Madison Bennett b. 1882. Francis served in the Union Army during the Civil War.
In 1900 Francis and Martha are living in Dent County, Spring Creek Twp. with children: Thomas, William and Herbert. ladufka@yahoo.com Gayalyn Wojtowicz.
Looking for any information on WILLIAM and NANCY COPPAGE BOWLES who lived in early Phelps County, Big Piney area - they were first listed in Pulaski and Crawford before these counties became Phelps. Am also interested in the following report:
In the Pulaski County History 1889, page 125, there is the following line: "In 1847, Nancy Bowles was the first person indicted for murder..."
Unfortunately no other information is given on this. It is possible that this was Nancy Coppedge Bowles, or a daughter of William and Nancy Coppedge Bowles or was it a neice or sister-in-law of William Bowles.
The Courthouse was burned after that date and has no record of this situation. It is interesting that William and Nancy Coppedge Bowles apparently moved to Reynolds county not long after 1847, perhaps in 1850.
Looking for family of Adlai Meltabarger who lived near Edgar Springs died June 1972
My gg grandparents, Isaac Love Jr. and Nancy Grisham Love lived in Phelps County for many years. He was born in TN 23 Sep 1817 and died 26 Aug 1896. Nancy was born in McMinn County, TN about 1815 and died 29 Apr 1902. They had 13 children, but I have information on only 7 of them. Margaret b abt 1842 m Wm. C. Kelly, Matilda b 1845, d aft 1910 m Noah Franklin Otis, Phoebe b 1847 m James P. Jordon 18 Mar 1867, Pleasant Levader b 28 Jun 1852, d 21 Jul 1927 m Amanda Barnwell, Isaac Jasper b 14 Dec 1855 d 4 Sep 1924 m Mary Emile Moreland, and Joseph David b 14 Jun 1858 d Sep 1933 m Susan Alice Dillon.
I have no marriage date for Isaac and Nancy. They may have married in TN. Isaac is said to be buried on the home place which is probably the "Grisham" home place, but I cannot prove it.
Nancy may have been a sister of Joseph Grisham who married Isaac's sister, Martha Emeline.
I would love to hear from anyone who has information on this family to share.
Marylou Denyer in CaliforniaI am seeking information on Lottie Robinson. She married Charles Brewer, they were divorced and she then married John Hess. She had three children by Brewer, Clay, George and Alca Clark (known as Buck) She and John may have a son, Lyndle Hess. She may be also known as Charlotte and was probably born about 1883 in Nemaha County, Kansas. She lived in the Rolla area and may have passed on in the 1960's or early 70's. Thank you. Sincerely, Wes
Sept.1910 Phelps County Ida Jane Allen married Henry Ferguson. Ida was, Ida Jane Mobley at birth and was from Blooming Rose, Phelps County. Henry Ferguson was I think from Texas County MO. I believe he might be in the 1910 census for Texas County. I would appreciate any help locating or providing me with any information on Ida Jane or Henry Ferguson. Thank you.
i am searching for information about neal rogers born in arlington township about 1900 or decendants of marli rogers (jones) born in arlington township about 1897
I am looking for information about James Alexander McCourtney and his wife, Elizabeth Ellis. He died 1/12/1874, and she followed on 3/6/1874. Any information would be appreciated, but I am specifically looking for how they died and if Elizabeth was of Cherokee descent. Don "Mac" McCourtney sgtdmac@earthlink.net
I am looking for any direct descendant of Henry and Rose Ready Bishop. They were from Maries County originally - but later in life I believe they were owners of the Bishop's stores in St. James and Rolla. They had several children, Alpha, Nora, Sherman, Emily and Walter. John may be their son also. This is what is listed in the Maries County 1910 census. I am trying to put together a family tree and Rose Ready Bishop was my great-grandfather, Richard Ready's, sister. Thanks!! Lisa Ready James
I'm looking for info on Charles Hampton and Mary Hughes who were married and from the St. James area. Also anything on Harvey Hughes and Sarah Jane Rose who were Mary's parents. Darren Young
I am looking for the marriage of Elizabeth Hetchel possibly between 1874 -1884 in Phelps County or ??? History written about my family says she married Henry Pitts but I cannot find any record of that. I found a marriage record for Hyrum Pitts to Elin Hutchel 8 Mar 1867, Phelps County, MO. but my Henry would have only been about 13 years old at this time and I do not believe that this is what I am looking for. I know that Layfayette Pitts married Mary F. Shanks on 4 Aug 1873, St. James township, Phelps County but he also was supposedly married twice so I am also looking for any record of marriage of a Jane Bastone to a Marion Lafayette Pitts. Drewry Pitts was another brother to Marion and Henry who married a Susan Hutsel. I know she only lived about a year after they married. I have found various spellings of the Hetchel name. These were all 1st. marriages of short duration. I know Susan died but I don't know about the other two. I would like to have information on the Hetchels or Bastones and how they connected to the Pitts family. Dixie dbobbitt@misn.com
I am looking for information on Rex Allen Dillon, who was born in 1812 in Missouri. He married Virginia (sorry no last name) in 1838. They had a son, Issac, in 1839. The family later moved to Cleburne County, Arkansas.
Sept.1910 Phelps County Ida Jane Allen married Henry Ferguson Ida was Ida Jane Mobley at birth and was from Blooming Rose Phelps County .Henry Ferguson was I think from Texas County MO. I believe he might be in the 1910 census for Texas County.. I would appreciate any help locating or providing me with any information on Ida Jane or Henery Ferguson. Thank you, ) Jim
I am searching for my Goodman family in Kentucky, who originally came through Tennessee, and Missouri, (Gasconade and Phelps Counties Census). I wonder if anyone has come across them in their research, and would be willing to share information with me.
My great grandfather was Henry Albert Goodman, who joined the army at Binton Barracks during the civil war as a boy in Rolla, MO. and was discharged at Louisville, KY, and remained there the rest of his life. His father was Martin Goodman, from TN, according to the census records of 1850 and 1860. Here is some of the information I have gathered on them:
The 1850 U.S. census for Canaan Township, Gasconade Co., Missouri taken on Oct. 29, 1850 lists: Martin Goodman, age 37, Male, farmer, born in Tennessee; Martha J. Goodman, age 14, Female; William J. Goodman, age 12, Male; John Goodman, age 10, male; Henry A. Goodman, age 8, and living next door was: William Goodman, age 56, Male, Blacksmith from Tennessee; Rohdin Goodman, age 55, Female from Tennessee.
The 1860 U.S. Census for Rolla Twp., Phelps Co., MO, Pg.028, lists: J.M. Goodman 47, Male, Farmer, $600 personal property, $600 worth of land, from KY; E. Goodman, 39, Female from Virginia; J.L. Goodman, 17, Male, farmer from MO; H. A. Goodman, 15, Male, farmer from MO; M.C. Goodman, 4, Female from MO; E.M. Goodman, 9Mo., Male, from MO; J. Fuller, 14, Male, from Virginia; M. Ch----?, 22, Female, from TN. (This indicates that Martin was remarried sometime before 1855, and Henry had at least two half siblings. We don't know what to do with the 22 yr old F). Also the 1860 census, on Pg. 029 lists Henry's Brother Wm, now 24 years old as working as a laborer on a near-by farm owned by James Spengar? and family: Wm Goodman, 24, Male, Labour with $50 in personal property, and from MO.
Volunteer Enlistment: state of Missouri, town of Rolla, county of Gasconade; age 18, occupation- farmer, on the 7th day of Sept. 1862 (blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, height 5 ft. 6in.) Binton Barracks, MO. Company E, 32nd Regiment of MO. Infantry, for 3 years. It was reported he died on Jan. 27, 1863 on board steamer "Isabella", however he was reported absent on March & April 1863 roll call - as sick at St. Louis, MO since Jan. 23, 1863 (remained absent until roll call of March & April 1864) On May 29, 1865, they combined the Batt'n 31 & 32. He mustered out in Louisville KY on July 18, 1865. Clothing account from April to July was due $5.73; due $100 on arms and equipment. Bruce D. Burton
Does anyone have a photo of Sarah Dodd, wife of William H. Phillips daughter of Josiah Dodd and Mary Finney ? If so would they be willing to make a copy and share with me ? Thanks. Marilyn Ciesielski
I`m looking for pictures of the old Dean`s school house on highway F off of highway 72 in Rolla, MO. I used to live in that house back in the 1980`s. Any pictures will be great for me, Thanks, John. My email addy is jd911@rollanet.org .
I am trying to find info on my g-grandfather. I am doing this for my dad, he is 90 and wonders about his moms dad. R.B. (Ruben Boliver) Graham was b. 09 Apr 1864 in Vandalia Co. IL. His parents died not long after he was born, so his siblings brought him to Rolla. He had a farm outside Rolla, over by where Arlington used to be. He married Sarah Rebecca Brown, 1890 in Arlington. My Grandma was the oldest of the 5 kids he and Rebecca had I know he worked for the Railroad and was a farmer. He died 27 Dec 1953 and was buried in Rolla, Sarah was buried in Rolla in Nov 1951.
Any help you can give will be appreciated. Thank You so much, Lee EllisMy name is Sheryl (Beck) Pullium and I am looking for any information on my Great-Great grandparents; John William Register and his wife Missouri Elizabeth Castleman. Some resources list his birth as January 26, 1872 in Missouri , however this cannot be correct as their marriage is recorded in Phelps Co Missouri Book 4 page 264 and Dent Co Missouri Marriage Records dated 1851-1878. Her birth date is listed as January 19, 1865 in some places and 1866 in others. They were married in Phelps County Missouri. My lineage is as follows:
John William Register- married Missouri Elizabeth Castleman. They had 6 children; all born in MO; 2 died in MO. Everett Leroy, Charles Raymond, Hamilton Vernon and Georgia Irene. Georgia Irene Register at some point moved to Illinois and married Charles F Beck in Sangamon County. They had 5 children; Glen William, June, Dolores, Charles F Jr and Donald. Glen William married Dorothy Crosby in St Louis, Mo. They had 5 children; one died at child birth; Charles F, Glen William Jr, Bernard Michael and Glenda Elien. Bernard Michael is my father.
I really dont have much info on John and Missouri Register other than she was blind and adopted from a Cherokee chief by Osborne David and Trithina Castleman. Her birth date could actually be her adoptive birth date. Sources show she was born in Rolla, Phelps, MO. I can't find much info on John William Register other than his fathers' name was Elijah Register who was born around 1841 in MO and his mother was the former Mary Elizabeth Robinson. John William did have a sister; Georgia Lavina (Register) Castleman that was born April 20, 1879 in MO. Any information would be greatly appreciated!would like to find the obituary and/or death notice for Zelma Roberts, who died Apr 1986, in Newburg, Phelps Co., MO. Can anyone please help me? Mary (Ivey) Kramer mimah2@yahoo.com
I am seeking a researcher for the family of W. F. Burns and wife Sarah E. Burns. Dr. W. F. Burns was born in Illinois and lived in Newburg MO. I would appreciate contact any person who has any information on this family. Mary Hudson mahud@fidnet.com
I am looking for information on Permealy (Pamelia) Ann Edgar who married Thomas Denison. I have found where Permealy died 7 Jan 1887 & Thomas died on 13 Jul 1894 and both are buried in Phelps Co., Mo. Can anyone help me locate the cemetery where they are buried? Can anyone help provide any more history on these two?
I am searching for parents and siblings and family bible and other history of my gg grandfather, Alfred Felix Huffman Sr b. 5/8/1798 in Jeffersonton, Culpeper County, Virginia. died 1869 or 1870 and reburied in the Elk Prairie Cemetery , near Rolla, Mo., Phelps County. He was originally buried at the old Huffman farm.
I would also like to know where the farm house was since he had approx 2500 acres in 1857 in the Elk Prairie Area. He married Sarah Janes Jones in Crawford County, Mo in 1835. I have info from an Anna the she thinks his parents might be John and Elizabeth Huffman in Virginia where she had traced their family bible but I do not know exactly who these persons were or their dates. I do have a name of a lady that has the bible and her address so I will try to write her for more information.
Alfreds house was used for a voting place early in Phelps countys history and he was a election judge. I have a notice in the newspaper to the effect that he was not responsible for anyone elses debts. Most important information from the Phelps County Genealogical Society Quarterly in about 1989 was a posting of his diary in about 1837 where he lists trips to virginia etc and items that he sold on the trip and other details he wanted to keep pertaining to family and business affairs. I would like to know where to find this diary so that I could see it, possibly for more information. Any information that you could share would be much appreciated as I would gladly share any info that I have. I am also trying to find civil war info about Alfred and his sons and sons in law, some of whom were union and some confederate as best I can determine. Joseph Keith HuffmanI am looking for descendants of James F. Finger b. 1855 and Catherine Pitts b. 1860.
Phelps County connection married about 1877 . Any and all help on the Catherine Pitts family would be Greatly Appreciated.
I saw a 1999 posting on rootweb forum asking about the Jones surname - namely a Sarah Jane Jones b. 1810 - I wonder if it could be the same Sarah Jane Jones who was my gg grandmother from knox co. tennessee and married a Thomas Calhoun Jones (a cousin) first and when he died in about 1834 she married my gg grandfather Alfred Felix Huffman in 1835 in crawford county Mo and there they raised her 3 sons and 9 more children. Along the way where they were became Phelps County, Mo and their farm was in Elk Prairie where they died in 1869 or 1870. They are buried at the Elk Prairie Cemetery.Alfred was born in Jeffersonton, Culpeper County, Va. in 1798. If this happens to be someone you know about I would appreciate hearing from you since their early years are very sketchy to me.
Her 3 sons were Hugh Lawson, William M. and Richard D. William M. went to the gold fields in California and died when he fell in a ditch breaking his neck.
Thanks for any help you can give.I am looking for information contained in the HART family bible that was last in the possession of a descendant of Mildred Jane Hart and John Calvin Robison of St. James, Phelps, MO. Possibly Lee Robison's daughter who married an Abernathy and moved to St. Louis. Ruth petepickles@earthlink.net
I am looking for descendants of Emily Jane Sears Hargis and her husband Cyrus Hargis who migrated to Phelps County from Pulaski County Ky in the middle 1800's. Bob Sears
Trying To Locate Frederick Knouth Or Anyone With The Knouth Name In Phelps Co. Years 1860-1865. Any Help Would Be Greatly Appreciated. Thanks, Paul Brown E-Mail;pedd30@yahoo.com.
I'm originally from Newburg. My sister was adopted shortly after birth on May 18,1948. Her birth mother and mine is Mary Jean Hamilton. Any help from anyone in locating her would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Mike Hamilton bigeasy53@yahoo.com
My family, McDowell, settled in and around Rolla Missouri in the 1800's. My great grandfather was Charles Vernon McDowell b.1889 and he married Anna Bell Voss b. 1889. Not sure of the marriage year. They had 9 children. They both died in Phelps County and are buried in Rolla Cemetery. I am trying to find more information on Charles family. I know his father was James and his grandfather was John. John was supposed to be a sheriff or lawman for Phelps County. I have a picture of him in a buckboard with a badge and gun. Thank you so much for any help.
Henry and Precious Shelton, Rolla, Mo, are said to be the parents of my gg grandmother, Catherine Shelton. Catherine married Nelson Hawkins Wahlquist 11 Nov 1866 in Rolla. Catherine was born 10 May 1849, in Arkansas. She died in 1872 after the birth of her 4th child, in Rolla. Her place of burial is unknown but should be in the Rolla area. Any information on Catherine or her parents and siblings would be appreciated. We have extensive information on descendants of Nelson and Catherine that we will share. Thanks--Sandra Goble e-mail sogoble@classicnet.net
I am searching for the parents of William H Mcmaster born on the 14th of May 1874 in Rolla, Mo. I have an unconfirmed male parent name of Robert Mcmaster (b.1839 approx.) and female parent name Martha (b.1849 approx.). Any additional or corrective information would be deeply appreciated. Thank You, Frank C. Gilbert
I am trying to locate a Rolla Warren. I believe him to be in Missouri in the 1880's and thought possibly he could be tied to Rolla Mo. if so he could have died there, any help appreciated. Phyllis Engberg email Pe14lk@aol.com
I am searching for any decendants of L.D. Germann or Malinda Hamlett Germann. They had a son named Frank and a daughter named Mabel. Do not know death dates but Malinda is in the 1930, Phelps Co census living with her son Frank, her age then was 81......Christine Hamlett Dieckmann chrisjd@ftco.net
I am trying to research my 2nd Great Grandfather, Benjamin Stedman. His trail runs to Phelps County but I don't have any more information then this. Do you know who his parents are? Do you have any information about this man?
Benjamin Franklin STEDMAN, Sr., was born in 1830 in Rolla, Phelps, Missouri, and was buried in Thomas Fairview Cemetery, Phelps Co, Missouri, USA. Noted events in his life were: • He homesteaded a farm before 1861 in Big Dry Fork Creek, South Dillon township, Phelps County, MO
Benjamin married Martha THOMAS, daughter of Charles L THOMAS and Milberry WINTERS, on 1 Sep 1858. Martha was born about 1841 in Missouri, USA, died in 1873 about age 32, and was buried in Thomas Fairview Cemetery, Phelps Co, Missouri, USA. They had five children: William Albert, Charles M., Mary E., Alice A., and Hugh W..
This informaiton was from the Phelps County Genealogical Society, Phelps County Missouri Heritage, Volume II (Rolla, MO, Phelps County Genealogical Society, 1994), p88, col 2. Jonathan Bohlmann jebwhs87@netzero.net
I am looking for information on the marriages of John Wesley Malone, who was born in Phelps County, MO, about 1835. John was the son of Thomas C. and Elizabeth America Vest Malone. According to information from several sources John Wesley was married twice. His first marriage was to Malinda Dawson in June of 1856. Then in August 1857, he married Sarah Emily Matthews. The 1870 census lists him and Sarah with four children: Margaret, 11; Mary J., 10; Henry, 8; Sam J., 5. However, Mary J. (Jane), who was my great grandmother, told my mother (her granddaughter) she (Mary Jane) was raised by a stepmother. This suggests John Wesley was married a third time assuming the marriage dates are accurate. His first marriage (1856) lasted only a few months as the second marriage occurred less than 14 months after the first marriage in 1857. Also, all the children's birthdates show none of them were born early enough to have belonged to the first wife, Malinda Dawson. (Margaret, the oldest, was born in 1858, Mary Jane in 1859.) Can anyone help me clarify this situation? Faye Parker
I'm trying to find the death year of Jesse Light, born 1821 in Tennessee. He is last found in the 1880 census in Phelps County, His wife was Nancy Talent, they had eight children. Thanks in advance
The man with the beard towards the left of the photo is possibly.... William Clayton Shoemate. I have another photo of him and it looks just like him, but I am not positive.
The photo was taken at Lake Springs, MO, and says on the back, "Public Gathering at Lake Springs, Dent or Phelps County, MO, when mother was a girl..about 1890". I'm not quite sure who mother was. I'm really not even sure that is Wm. Shoemate, but I believe it to be him....Dennis photo "Gathering at Lake Spring Shoemate"
I am seeking information on the parents of Roy Lee Brewer Cpl USA WWII, b. 11/28/1926 d. 1/24/1973 and bur. Asher Cem. Many other Brewers are buried along with him in the cem. but his wife Shirley June ? is not noted. I would like to know where Shirley is buried, her maiden name and parents of her husband Roy Lee Brewer. I am told that Roy's mother was Ethel Vestal but Vestal may not be a maiden name. I also do not have a burial loc. for Ethel nor the name of the Mr. ? Brewer that she married. Any help would be greatly appreciated by the entire family. Thank you.
AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFO RE HARRISON, MARY------ LEVINA B.1851 AR----Martha b 1856-----Jerusia b. 1854,,, They are on the 1870 census Arlington Twp..I think this is the Levina that married Edmon, John R at Newburg 1872,,,trying to find out what might have happened to her or her family. I think i found him married to someone else two years later,,,
I am looking for information on Allen Davis, born 1809 in Ky, later moved to Salem, Mo. He was married to Missouri Scott born 1820 in Missouri.
They had children James Azro and Martha.
James Azro Davis was the father of my grandfather John Cebern Davis.Any additional informatin on Allen and beyond would be appreciated.
Jack Davis I am looking for information on John Clayton Clements who I believe was married to Lucinda Catherine Zimmerman on 1 January 1879 in Phelps Co., MO. Can you tell me to where I would send a request for the original marriage application/license? I am trying to verify that John C. Clements is the son of Pius Richard Clements of Indiana. I wonder if there are any land or probate record indexes in Phelps Co. that might provide additional information. I believe that John C. Clements migrated to MO after 1870 and before 1879 and remained there the rest of his life. I have a possible birth date of 24 January 1857 and death date of 13 May 1906 for him.
Any help you can give me is greatly appreciated, as I live in Detroit and can’t get to Missouri very easily.
Thanks,
Tina Brown
Phelps Co 1860 Census
I'm looking for a child named Frank Conway
approx birth 1872-73 died approx 1877-1879
son fo Pat Conway and Mary Conway
lived in Phelps Co Tpwnship 37N Range 8
south and west of Rossa City
Thanks,
Marilyn
I am looking for information on the David Crockett family listed on the 1880 U. S. Census for Rolla City, Phelps Co., Missouri, District 126. Family members listed below:
David Crockett - born in Va. (hotel keeper)If anyone has any information on these please contact me at:
ritad777snowhill@aol.comI am looking for any information I can find on Maria Belton. She came to Missouri in the early 1900's and homesteaded in Phelps county. She had four children. John, William, Orville and Dora. She came to Missouri from Illinois, Adams County, where her husband, Thomas Belton, died. She brought the four children to the Arlington area and set up a homestead and stayed there until she died. Not sure of her death date, but she is buried in the cemetery on top of a hill above a gravel plant on Highway 44.
She is my great-grandmother and would appreciate any information I can get on her.
Thanks, Marge Malloy
mmalloy1999@aol.com
I AM TRYING TO FIND INFO ON GGGRANDPARENTS
JOHN CLARK
&
PEGGIE ( ? ) JOHN (JOHNS)
WE ARE DESCENDANTS OF JOHN HAYS & MARY HAYS
BUT HAVE COME TO A DEAD END ON THEIR PARENTS, ETC.
I BELIEVE THEY MAY BE LAID TO REST AT WATTS CEMETARY.
ANY INFO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
THANKS FOR YOUR TIME,
KAY HUFF
HUFFBUNCH@msn.com
Descendants of John Clark
1 John Clark
.. +Peggie John
......... 2 Mary Magdalene Clark 1837 -
............. +[5] John Henderson Hays 1828 - 1911
.................... 3 Mary Francis Hays 1864 - 1947
Thomas Jefferson Davis married Elizabeth Jane riden or Johnson? in Phelps Co. MO in 1879 Their Children Agnes Cloe (my grandmother) Marcella Jean Arthur Any info? Please email me.
I am looking for any info for my grandmother Laura Alameda Lovelace married to John Randolph Tyler. They lived in Rolla Mo (I believe). I would appreciate any links to their ancestory (Tyler and Lovelace) My grandmother was born 9/29/1898. Thanks for your help. Darly328@comcast.net
i am searching for information about neal rogers born in arlington township about 1900 or decendants of marli rogers (jones) born in arlington township about 1897
I'm looking for info on Charles Hampton and Mary Hughes who were married and from the St. James area. Also anything on Harvey Hughes and Sarah Jane Rose who were Mary's parents. Darren Young
I am looking for information about James Alexander McCourtney and his wife, Elizabeth Ellis. He died 1/12/1874, and she followed on 3/6/1874. Any information would be appreciated, but I am specifically looking for how they died and if Elizabeth was of Cherokee descent. Don "Mac" McCourtney
I am looking for any direct descendant of Henry and Rose Ready Bishop. They were from Maries County originally - but later in life I believe they were owners of the Bishop's stores in St. James and Rolla. They had several children, Alpha, Nora, Sherman, Emily and Walter. John may be their son also. This is what is listed in the Maries County 1910 census. I am trying to put together a family tree and Rose Ready Bishop was my great-grandfather, Richard Ready's, sister. Thanks!! Lisa Ready James
Iam looking for information regarding my grandmothers family.her name was hattie markley, Her parents were Joseph Lonzo Markley and Nancy {Miles} Markley.I have found Nancy miles parents they were William miles born july 3 1833 died april 13 1899 and Sibyll Miles{no maiden name} born june 26 1837 I have no date of death for her.I did find two of William and Sibyll's children. They were Julia ann miles died may 27 1873 and Gilbert miles died november 11 1871.Joseph and Nancy Markley had 12 children most of whome moved out of the area. i would love to have more information about joseph and Nancy's parents and grandparents and so forth.any infor mation at all would be great. My E-mail is angelover762002@yahoo.com
WAGONER-STEWARD 24 Nov 2004I am looking for information regarding my grandmother Lola E. Wagoner. She was born in 1895. Her father was Edward Wagner and mother was Elizabeth...... She married Samuel Jacob Steward. They had 2 children, Grace Elva Steward; and Mary Odessa Steward. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
We are looking for my husband's Missouri ancestors. His mother was Bernice Alta Greensweight Clements, her father, Elmer Elsworth. He was a carpenter and was with the railroad. She--Cora Jane Maxwell Greensweight, ran a boarding house in Rolla for college students and they raised 8 children, all born in Rolla. A Lincoln Greensweight, born in PA, lived in Phelps Co., and married Ida Green, born in MO abt 1870. Their 2 oldest children, Blanche and Guy were also born in MO--probably Phelps Co. Apparently there were earlier Greensweights who lived in Phelps Co.
We think my husband's great grandfather was Stephen Greensweight, b. abt 1838 in PA and are looking to confirm. Also have found a Sarah Greensweight, buried in the Rolla Cemetery, listed as 2nd wife of "S." Is that the same Stephen?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. We plan to be in Rolla early next April to spend time visiting cemeteries, etc., to further our search. Thank you.My grandparents John & Nellie Carlisle or Curlile, with daughter Jessie May lived at Rolla for a short period in 1900-1901. John changed the spelling of his name about that time because of mail mix ups. There was another John Carlisle in the area. Both John Carlisle's were b.1856 in Delaware. They were probable related, however I am having great difficulty tracking the family. My grandparents moved to Callaway, NE in late fall of 190l on a immigrate car. Any help would be appreciated. Carol
I am looking for info on Walter Edmondson and his wife Eliza Caroline they lived in Dent County though they might have move to PhelpsCounty. I found them in the census in 1900. Will share info .
HI , I am sending this email in regards to the add "#264 James Thomas Chaney". He was born in Pulaski County KY and died in Blooming Rose - Phelps County , MO. He married Sarah Jane (Dick?)and had 9 kids. He married around Corn Creek,MO. He is burried in W.D. Arthur Cemetary - Corn Creek.
I am interested in info about his father Zebedee Chaney /mother Lucy Ann Clark. Zebedee was my ggggrandfather. He apparently died when John Thomas Chaney was only 8 years old according to your add. Can you tell me how to find any decendents of John Thomas Chaney,in MO ? I have hoped to find out more about why Zebedee and his wife died so young and where they are buried, maybe a very old picture someone might have or stories or something. Do you have any ideas how I could find decendents of John Thomas Chaney in Mo,? Thanks,Sharon
I am looking for marriage records that may contain information concerning the parents of Francis Meredith Followwill. Francis married Sarah Elizabeth Boatman on July 28, 1867 in Phelps County, and was the son of Meredith & Catheryn Earls Followwill. Francis was born approx 1840, but the location is not known. Rumor has it that there were horse thieves in this lineage, so records are probably very scarce. Any information would be appreciated. John Followill
I am looking for the family of William Edward Smith b. Sept 1865 St. James, Phelps Co., Mo d.1953 Phelps Co., Mo and Roena(Rowena) Spurgin.b. 1873 St. James, Phelps Co., Mo d.1962 St. James,Phelps Co., Mo. They are buried in the Old Masonic Cemetery. Roena is the daughter of William Spurgin and Polly? And I do not know anything about William Edward Smith's parents. Any information is greatly Appreciated Thank you Carol Knight ozknight@hotmail.com
I am looking for any information regarding my great grand parents OZIAMA MAXWELL and LOLA MAY DAVIS. Mama Lo was from MO. and was NATIVE AMERICAN. Moma Lo and Grand dady Maxwell lived on West Worley in Columbia Mo. (Boone County). They had children ANNA MAXWELL (1926 - 2004), GEORGE MAXWELL (1931 - 2004), ELMO WILKERSON (UNKNOWN), GEORGE CANTON, VIOLA DAVIS (?). OZIAMA MAXWELL(possible from COLUMBIA FLORIDA) managed a jewerly store (in Mo.) and traveled a lot. When he retired his son George Maxwell took over. I lived with my great grand parents until I was about 8 years old and remember very little. I don't remember MAMA LO'S or GRAND DADDY'S sisters and brothers, and would some day like to meet them. If you have any info, please email Blondell at Blondellfm@yahoo.com
Any info on my great aunt, Annie Brown Ghidoni. Birth: 26 Nov 1878. Parents: Isaac D. Brown and Mary Ann Wilson. Children: Arilo Ghidoni, Birth: 1916 St. Louis.
Brown, Mary Ann Wilson 7 Sep 2004
Any info on my ggrandmother, Mary Ann Wilson Brown. Birth: 9 Aug 1855. Parents: Napoleon Wilson, Birth: 20 Dec 1828 Washington Co. KY and Martha Ann Paulsell, Birth: 8 Sept 8 1833 Greene Co. TN. Thank you, Jane Tallman
I am looking for records concerning a William Davis who married Sarah A. Moore in Phelps County Dec. 27 1868. They had a son Samuel T. Davis (my Grandfather)in 1872. They were married in Phelps County Mo. We are having difficulty tracking this geneology due to lack of information. William was born in Kentucky 1845 and Sarah was born in Phelps County 1846. Can you help?
The 1850 U.S. census for Canaan Township, Gasconade Co., Missouri taken on Oct. 29, 1850 lists: Martin Goodman, age 37, Male, farmer, born in Tennessee; Martha J. Goodman, age 14, Female; William J. Goodman, age 12, Male; John Goodman, age 10, male; Henry A. Goodman, age 8, and living next door was: William Goodman, age 56, Male, Blacksmith from Tennessee; Rohdin Goodman, age 55, Female from Tennessee.
There is no wife/mother listed in the above census, and I am wondering if anyone can explain who she was or what happened to her. Has anyone access to the death index, obituaries or cemeteries for the years 1842 - 1850? From the age of the youngest son Henry A. (age 8) she may have died at birth, or sometime within the 8 years following. Thanks, Bruce D. Burton
I am looking for info on my great grandmothers family who died in a house fire, in the area around Rolla or St. James. Her name was Sophronia A. Snow born about 1861
I am looking for Frances America ? Stump I would like to find out her maiden name she is my great great grandmother. she was married to martin L stump in Phelps county april 1869. I feel she may have lived there before they were married. dorothy tudor deedot@frs-inc.com
I am inquirying about the Jonas Pitts and Clifford Pitts family. Any information or resources you could lead me to would be appreciated. I am a family member trying to do geneaology for the family. Thank you, Patty
I am doing family history and I am looking for any descendant of Ralph Smith that married Della Imboden they had Eight children I have a old picture of them. 4 Boys and 4 Girls This is all the information I have. I would appreciate ANY information.
I am looking for any information regarding John R. and Rebecca Brown. John Brown was born in Missouri in 1834 and died in Phelps Co., Missouri in 1899. The 1880 census indicates his parents were born in Kentucky. Rebecca was born March 23, 1834 in Ohio and died March 30, 1892 in Phelps Co., Missouri. The 1880 census indicates her parents were born in Ohio. John and Rebecca had at least 7 children - Ida (born abt 1862), Olive (born abt 1866), Florence (born abt 1868), Minnie (born abt 1872), Inez (born Jan, 1876), Clarence E. (born Aug, 1879) and Alanzo E. (born May, 1883). Florence is listed in the 1870 census but not the 1880 census. Other than the entries on the 1870 and 1880 Phelps Co., Missouri census and John and Rebecca being listed as being buried at Macedonia Cemetery, I have hit brick wall after brick wall. A second cousin of mine is also researching them and relatives in Missouri that she contacted know nothing about this family. If you have John R. and Rebecca Brown in your line, please contact me. Thanks.
I'm looking for extended family members of John C. Smith and Minerva Ray. John C. was born Dec. 31, 1849 and died March 18, 1928. He was born in So. Carolina and moved to Galveston Tx in the mid 1800's and was an assistant Captain at sea there. He moved to Missouri, Phelps Co. in the late 1860's where he married Lucinda Ray and had one son, William. Later he married Minerva Ray. Looking for family information of John's. Thank you, Cathy
Seeking information on Martin Armstrong as to location of Martin Armstrong from 1865-1869 or information on his death. In 1850 he was approximately 25 years old. In 1869 he was 39. He seems to have disappered from his Missouri family.
Seeking information about Joseph and Electa WIRTH of Cold Spring Township, Phelps County, Missouri from 1870 to 1900. They were born into the Catholic Faith in Bohemia and immigrated to the USA in 1868. The 1880 Federal Census lists the following information about them and their children: Joseph Wirth (45), Electa (38), Anna (16), Frances (15), Emma (8), Gustave (6), Mary (3), Rudolph (infant). A son, William, followed later. Anna married Joseph KLAUS. It is unclear what happened to the other children....Gustave and William appear to have remained bachelors to the 1930 census. Mary may have married Edward SANDS, but this is unsubstantiated at this time. Rudolph may have remained a bachelor and lived with them. Any help regarding this query would be greatly appreciated. Jim (Peshtigo, Wisconsin)
Washington Brown, b 1802 KY, d 1873 Phelps Co. MO
married Mary Newberry
SOME of their children:
Henry, James, Mary M., Virginia, Thomas Jefferson, Wm. Madison.
I'm helping a patron at the library. If there's a connection, please email him lbrown@grandsavingsbank.com
He thanks you.
Requesting information on female child born around July, August or September of 1953. Father's name would be Francis Marion Davis, mother unknown. Any info email to JDCD99@earthlink.net Judy Davis
I am searching for anything on: Joseph Brunk Royal or his wife Louisa Downing and two of their children: Cornelia Ann b 1848, Rolla, MO d19 Feb 1858, Rolla, Mo and Clara Alice b 1851 Rolla, Mo. Any information on the family would help. Thanks, Virginia Nelson. E-mail - royalragdolls@yahoo.com
Goff query April 2003. I have been looking for John & Mary Goff ,the parents of Lucy Goff my ggrandmother who was married to James Asher from the Asher hollow area of Phelps Cty.Mo. She died 1892 ,James Asher died 1926 ,both buried Lower Morrison cemetery Crawford cty. Mo. Any info.appreciated . John Lamster e-mail jackzee@salemnet.com
I'm looking for information in County Histories, cemetaries, and obits on Samuel & Rachel Brookshire/Brookshier. Can you help? Thank you Susan
Isaac Delphine Brown and his wife, Mary Ann Wilson were married in Phelps Co. 24 Jan 1878. They had 9 children. My grandfather was one of them, Louis Wilson Brown. The other children: Annie Brown Ghidoni, John Calvin, Burgess Franklin, Frederick Patton, Harold Roy, Albert Sidney and Jesse. I'm looking for any info on the children of Isaac Delphine Brown. Thank You Jane Tallman P.O. Box 931 Belington, WV 26250 jjtallman@meer.net
I am looking for any information on James Davis who married Ruth Davis, He died early 1900's, then Ruth married James Cook..James and Ruth had 2 boys, Carl L. Davis and Guy Eugene Davis..I have no other info on James Davis..He may be buried in the Seaton Cemetary, I do know there isn't a headstone, due to conflict between Davis and Cook..A lot of the other relatives are buried at the Snodgrass or Macedonia Cemetary..any info would be appreciated..Thank you..Carla (Davis) Stewart - mcstew@fidnet.com
I am seeking the name of the husband of Cora Bailey. They were married circa 1876 and had two children, Elbert L. Bailey b. Aug 1877 and Lola Bailey b. Feb 1880. Cora's husband died before the 1880 census. She married 2) circa 1886 to William Hendrix and 3) 23 July 1903 in Polk County, Missouri to James A Cunningham. I am also seeking Cora's maiden name and the names of her parents. Thanks for any help. curve_ahead@hotmail.com
I am looking for info. John Henderson & Mary Hayes. Lived around Rolla and Flat, MO.
I am looking for information on William Henry Spradling who married Sarah Lulu Blaine; child-Ann Spradling born in St. James Township, Phelps, MO. 2-28-03. Thanks, smartin289@comcast.net
I am interested in any information on the surname Overshon. The oldest members of this family that I can find are John and Mary Overshon... I believe that they are the parents of Adolph Moses b January 30, 1911 and Curtis b. September 02, 1907. As I can find no other Overshon surnames anywhere in the world I also think it changed due to a misspelling of another of a hundred possible variants. Thanks in advance for any help. Benjie Blair bblair_@bellsouth.net or bblair@jsucc.jsu.edu
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