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Surnames: JACOBS, VESTER
Submitter: Pat Alred ([email protected])
Date: 26 Nov 1999

Searching for anyone connected to this family. Oral history says they lived in or near Poplar Bluff Mo. Dee W. JACOBS b June 10, 1892. From SDDI search it says he died Jan 1968 and was receiving benefits residence� Poplar Bluff Mo. Dee.W. JACOBS married Anna E. VESTER July 18, 1908 in Randolph Co Ar. Anna E. VESTER was born Feb 1890 in Ar the daughter of John H. and Rosa V. KNOWLTON VESTER. Both Dee W. Jacobs and wife Anna E. VESTER JACOBS are buried in Corning Cemetery Clay Co Ar.


Surnames: JAMES
Submitter: Wilda Costello ([email protected])
Date: 11 Oct 1999

Searching for any information about John Thomas JAMES b. March 5, 1870 in TN and d. Feb. 3, 1953 in Poplar Bluff, MO at age 82, a farmer.


Surnames: JARRELL, DAVIS
Submitter: (Lee Morris )
Date: 15 Jan 2003

Now that I found a marriage on the website's marriage records, can anyone tell me how to locate a copy of a marriage application? It appears on the marriage books index to Book J, page 379 (the marriage of John Jarrell to Adeline Davis). Thanks.


Surnames: JEFFRIES
Submitter: Joyce ([email protected])
Date: 14 Apr 1999

Looking for this family GILBERT BENNETT1 JEFFRIES� born October 08, 1890 in Cabool Missouri died July 12, 1967 in Butler Co Poplar Bluff Mo.ALPHA DONA JEFFRIES Bet.1909-35. was born November 23, 1893 in Stone Co Mt View Ar, died June 28, 1951 in Butler Co Qulin� Missouri. Children of GILBERT JEFFRIES and ALPHA JEFFRIES are: i. SARAH HETTIE JEFFRIES. ii. GRACE MELINA JEFFRIES. iii. OLEN JEFFRIES, m. NINA WORLEY. iv. CASHIES E. LEE"SHORTY" JEFFRIES, . v. LILLIAN EVA LEA JEFFRIES. vi. CARL BENNETT JEFFRIES. vii. CHARLES HAMILTON REED "COTTON" JEFFRIES. viii. ALICE NADINE JEFFRIES. Any help will be appriciated Thanks


Surnames: JENKINS
Submitter: Beryle Jenkins ([email protected])
Date: 02 Jan 2000

I am searching for my grandparents who may have lived in Butler County. The names on my mothers Social Security application show my grandfathers name as France JENKINS but this could also be Francis or frank. My grandmothers name is listed as Ada NORRIS. My mothers given name at birth was Luevenia Angeline JENKINS b. 04/12/1906. Her brothers and sisters names were Albert, Joseph, Clarence, Della, Ella, Hattie, Ike, that I remember. Any help would be appreciated.


Surnames: JOINER, SKALSKY
Submitter: Keith and Robin Joiner ([email protected])
Date: 05 May 2001

I am searching for the name of the father of Carlos (Chuck), Caroline, and James (Jimmy) JOINER. He drown at age 25 in abt. 1947. I do not have much more information than that. Other than he was married to Martha which later married Austin Skalsky. Any information would be greatly appreciated.


Surnames: JOHNSON, JAMES
Submitter: Arvilla Beckham Cherry ([email protected])
Date: 21 May 2002

I'm seeking others who are working on Johnnie Rebecca Johnson b.1868 Ky. married in Edmonson Co, Ky to George James.Does any one have info on this family.? Please, get in touch if you do. Thanks, Arvilla


Surnames: JOHNSON, HARRELSON, SHELTON
Submitter: Barb ([email protected])
Date: 18 Apr 2001

Johnson I'm looking for any information on John G. Johnson also known as Gus or Gust Johnson. He was born in Sweden. He was married to Katherine Lousie Shelton, known as Conner. I have a copy of a business card for Kernek's Blacksmith Shop. It advertises him as an experienced painter: wagons, carriages, automobiles: a specialty. I've found the family on a 1910 census and after on a 1920 census. Conner is shown to be living with George and family and that she is a widow ( her name was transcribed as Connie L.). Their children would include Albert, Ben, Minnie (known to have married Homer Harrelson, both considered dumb and deaf), Mollie, Gus(or John Gust),George, Willis,& Sigsbee(my great grandfather). I have hit many brick walls with my family. I'd be interested in locating a cemetary, actually any information would be greatly appreciated.


Surnames: JONAS, LACKS
Submitter: Richard Jonas ([email protected])
Date: 21 Dec 1999

Seeking Early marriage information for BUTLER COUNTY not listed at courthouse at Poplar Bluff for Benjamin Melton JONAS to Susan ? about 1858,�� Also James JONAS to Matilda LACKS about 1857


Surnames: JONES
Submitter: Howard Jones ([email protected])
Date: 25 Aug 1999

Oral history told my relatives that my great-great-grandfather, Thomas JONES had died at Poplar Bluff, Butler Co.� So I started research on him there and found a eath record at Missouri Archives.� It shows Name:� Thos JONES, Sex and Color:� male white, Age:� (blank), Occuption:� laborer, Date of Death:� 22 Geb 1885� 9 P.M., Place of Death:� Harviell, Place of Burial:� Cochrans, Date of Burial:� 22 Feb 1885.� The record isn't enough to fit my gr-gr-grandfather, Thomas JONES.� Whos is the Thos JONES ??? The record states that "death certificate returning by Dr. E. V. Glass." Help would be greatly appreciated.� Or at least suggest what I should do. Howard


Surnames: JONES WEST
Submitter: michael ([email protected])
Date: 18 Aug 2001

I'm looking for information on my Father born and raised in poplar bluffs Mo, His name was derrick Jones..He met and impregnated mary West of st louis Mo in the spring of 1968, while they worked at some factory in the woods. Any information would be greatly appreciated my leads have all gone dead!


Surnames: JOURDAN, JORDON, FULLER, TRIGG
Submitter: Jessica James ([email protected])
Date: 07 Feb 2001

I am looking for William Jourdan/Jordon (b.1888) m. Lavonia Fuller (b.1888). They were both residents of Neelyville, Butler Co, MO. Both appear on the 1920 Census of Butler Co, MO listed as living on the Neelyville-Hazeldell Road. Both died in Neelyville- not sure where they are buried. William's parents were Wesley Jorden/Jordon and Mary Isabell "Belle" Trigg. These people are my brick wall. Any information would be helpful.


Surnames: KAICH
Submitter: Charlie Jones ([email protected])
Date: 07 Jun 2001

I am seeking information concerning Albert Kaich Sr. that died in Poplar Bluff's tornadoe of 1927. He is my great grandfather and had my great uncle with him in the tornadoe, and he also died. I am doing a family geneology and would like help on getting information. There are Kaich's in New York, Chicago, Texas and Florida. Albert was the President of Qulin's Bank. I would like to know where he lived at the time of his death, and if anyone knows what happened to my Great-grandmother in-law that he was married to upon his death. He had a son that returned to, perhaps Hungary after the tornadoe and seek information on him also. We have been unable to get information on the ship he arrived in due to the possibility that Kaich was only his American name. In the 1920 census, he is listed as Kaick. Thanks to anyone that can help.

Surnames: KALLBREIER
Submitter: Joe Kallbrier ([email protected])
Date: 07 Jul 1999

My Grandfather, William Kallbreier, operated a blacksmith shop in Poplar Bluff, Butler Co. in early 1900's.� He was buried in Red Hill Cem. near Arkansa border.� Does cemetery still exist, where? Is there a record of those buried in that cemetery with the dates of death.


Surname:KEARBEY
Submitter:Mickey Burnett Kearbey
Date:Feb 14, 1999

My husband's grandfather was John Phillip Kearbey Sr., sheriff of Butler Co. He was shot and killed in the line of duty in 1915. He descends from the original Francis Marion Kearney>Kearbey who came form Nereau, Scotland int he 1700's to VA>NC>TN>and on to MO. I am seeking any information on this family back as far in the ancestry as we can go and other descendants. Anyone with photos of family in this line are most welcome, even photo copies. The line is as follows: Francis Marion Kearney - Kearbey ....Thomas Lee Kearbey....Francis Marion Kearbey II....John Phillip Kearbey Sr., who married Etta Edith Roberson....John Phillip Kearbey Jr. (my father-in-law, who is now 89 and with us in Idaho), Elden Phillip Kearbey (my husband). Any help is deeply appreciated.
Mickey Burnett Kearbey


Surnames:KELLEY,FINLEY,CALLOW,CALLOW
Submitter: Joy Luttrell Tubbs
DateJuly 12, 2006
I am seeking info on Rachel Kelly who was in the 1870 census of Butler County, MO. IN the census she was 50 years old and was born in TN. Living with her was Henry H. Hand age 16 born in ARK and George F. Hand age 12 born in ARK. I am not sure George was a Hand, I feel he may have been a Finley. Also living with Rachel was Nancy Carlos or Carloo age 6 born in ARK. I think that Nancy's name should be Callow. If you have any info on this family and can fill in the blanks, please contact me. Thanks,

Surnames: KENNEDY, SCHOOLEY
Submitter: John E. Bartos ([email protected])
Date: 03 Nov 2000

KENNEDY, Walter. I am seeking information on Walter Kennedy who operated a photographic studio in Poplar Bluff, MO. ca. 1875-1910. He was born in County Cavan, Ireland and emigrated to the United States in 1858 with his mother Mary (Coulter) Kennedy and four siblings. They joined their father David W. Kennedy who had come to the United States in 1856. The Kennedy family lived in Wayne County, IL. and later in Clay County, IL. Walter was known to have returned to Clay City, IL. frequently to visit with his sister Emily Jane (Kennedy) Schooley, her husband Orlando Devere Schooley and their children. On these visits Walter often took family photographs, many of which still exist today. ny information concerning Walter and his family would be greatly appreciated. I would be pleased to exchange information with others researching this branch of the KENNEDY family.


Surnames:KEPNR
Submitter:Zelda
Date:March 7, 1999
I'm researching the Harry French KEPNER Family - wife Johanna (Anna) SANDERS, children; Laura, Harriet, Harry Elmer, Clara Matilda, Dyson, and Eveline.� They lived in St. Francis Twsp., Butler Co. according to the 1910 census.� Harry was a blacksmith.� Thanks.


Surnames:Kershner
Submitter: Cindy Ennen
Date: 2/09/09
William, Margaret, Orlando Looking for any information on the William Kershner family. 1910 and 1920 census finds him living in Poplar Bluff, Butler county, Mo. In 1910 William is working for the city and in 1920 he is operating a grocery store. Looking for information on death dates and places of burial and possibly copies of obituaries. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks


Surnames:KING,KEYES/KEAS/REAS,SCOTT,SCOTT
Submitter: Tonya King
Date06/27/04
Searching for information for James R. KING and his ancestors/decendants; son of Richard (Dick) and Elizabeth KING (Richard was born in TN.) James b) abt 1870, d) 1932, he married Bell KEYES (records show REAS) in Ripley County 1894. James & Bell had the following known children: s/Everett, s/Lunie, s/William Taft, s/Harvey Bus, s/Fred, d/Dollie May. James married Bertha MANN in apprx. 1929-30 after Bells death. I've picked up Lunie, his wife & kids in the 1930 Butler Co. census, but have nothing beyond that. This family moves frequently between Butler & Ripley Counties. Several of James kids move to CA in mid 1930's. Any information to place/locate this family would be greatly appreciated!

Surnames: KILLIAN, KELLEN, TINKLER, MCGUIRE
Submitter: Pamela Killian Bird ([email protected])
Date: 19 Mar 1999

Thomas B. KILLIAN m. Maud TINKLER around 1907.� I am primarily interested in finding Thomas' parents.� Thomas (1886-1972)worked in the lead mines in Mine La Motte in the early 1900's and later moved to St. Louis. I found him in the 1910 Madison County census as KELLEN.� But, I know he was in Butler County at some point.� He had a brother, Will, and a sister, Sophie Killian MCGUIRE who worked in the circuit clerk's office in Butler County.� Will may have had children: Nowell, Lyndell, and Wanda in Poplar Bluff.


Surnames:Kinion, Bibby, Wheeler, Wheeler
Submitter: Dorothy Spencer
Date11-6 -2003
I'm looking for my grandpa his name is
Carl Kinion or Llody Kinion 
My email is   -   [email protected]  -   he died
in Poplar Bluff Mo in 1957 in July I heard. 
I hope some one can help me
Thank You Dorothy

Surnames: KITTRELL, RUSHIN, RUSHEN
Submitter: Kelsey Riff ([email protected])
Date: 01 Aug 2001

I am looking for information about the Samuel and Amelia (Rushen) Kittrell family of Butler county, MO. They are listed in the 1850 census but not in the 1860 Bulter census. I know that most of the family died early on in an epidemic- does anyone know of an epidemic in the Butler county area between 1850-1860?? Would appreciate any information.Samuel is listed as being born in MO.


Surnames: KIRKPATRICK, BOYERS
Submitter: Jarrell Kenner ([email protected])
Date: 18 Jun 1999

Butler County Missouri.� KIRKPATRICK - I am looking for parents and descendants of Clarence T.Kirkpatrick, born Jan 4 1889, died Oct 18 1934, Poplar Bluss, m. to Mary Boyers, buried at Stringtown.� As a child he lived with Emily Caroline and James Robert Kirkpatrick in Bollinger County. I am also interested in the parents of Mary Boyers, her birth and death date. I would appreciate any information.


Surnames: KITCHENS, BUCHER
Submitter: Joy Q. Gallagher ([email protected])
Date: 13 Nov 2000

Daniel Kitchens b. ca. 1817 TN and wife Mary Ann Bowling were married March 23, 1841 in Franklin Co., TN. They had four known children: 1) Sarah Lavina Kitchens b. TN m. a Mr. Bucher 2) Martha J. Kitchens b. ca. 1841 TN 3) Elizabeth Kitchens b. ca. 1845 TN 4) W.T. Kitchens b. ca. 1849 TN In an 1870s court record in Franklin Co., TN, it stated this family was living in Missouri. There is a Daniel and W.T. Kitchens mentioned in "A View of a Growing Town" as being in Butler Co., MO. Would like to correspond with anyone researching this family and especially someone who descends from this family. Thank you. Joy Winchester, Franklin Co., TN

Surnames: KLIENSORGE WELCH
Submitter: Maryann Habian ([email protected])
Date: 12 Oct 2000

Looking for information on "Carrie (Kliensorge)Welch." Was married to Bert Claude Welch. Only child: Venita, born in Poplar Bluff, 1914.


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