Butler County, MO, Posted Queries for

Butler County, MO

Posted Queries for April 1998


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BOLINGER, BOLLINGER posted by K. Duncan on Friday, April 3, 1998

I am in search Mary Elizabeth Moon Bollinger Scott. Date of Death: 1936 Age appox. 87 lived in or near Paducha, Ky. moved to Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., Mo. somewhere around 1870. Husbands and Parents unknown. Had a daughter by the name of Dora Bell Bollinger Birth: 11-24-1876 Death 1947. Was wondering if you may have any info on these two people. Spelling for BOLLINGER maybe BOLINGER.

HAMBLETT, HAMLETT posted by Peggy Hamlett on Friday, April 3, 1998

Need information about HAMLETT/HAMBLETT families in Butlar co, MO. Family lived in Poplar Bluff. Need help please!

GIBSON, YATES posted by Al Cuite on Friday, April 3, 1998

Looking for information re George Franklin GIBSON, m. (1) Elizabeth Slaughter, (2) Mollie Yates, and David P. Gibson, b. 1871, d. 1959 (buried Neelyville, MO Cemetary), m. Ella Slaughter. They are brothers of my grandmother Annie Gibson Yates, and children of Issac Bledsoe Gibson (buried Neelyville) and Mary Davis Naylor. Mollie Yates Gibson is sister of my grandfather, Albert Jackson Yates, and daugher of Britton Howard Yates and Damity Pistole Yates.

BEATY, MILLS, WILLS posted by Judith Robinson on Friday, April 3, 1998

I am seeking info on William WILLS (b abt 1820 in NC) and his son David. William married Sarah K. (b abt 1827 in MO). They had the following children: David (1841-1918), Marah (~1848- ), Issac (~1851-), Daniel (~1853-), Martha (~1854-), John (~1859-). David WILLS (b 12 May 1841 in MO - d on 2 Aug 1918) first married Veronica (b 1849 in MO - d bef 1880). They had the following children: William B. (1870-), John A. (1872-), Willoughby C. (1875-). On 6 Apr 1880, he second married Jane (b 23 Dec 1853 - d 3 Jun 1937). They had the following children: Sarah Josie (Stepchild) (1880-), James Garfield (1881-1898), Cardove (1885-), Lou Ada Pearl (1886-), Starling F. (1889-), Maude (1891-), Stella (1897-). His daughter, Lou Ada Pearl WILLS married William R. BEATY (b 22 Dec 1879 - d 28 Oct 1947), son of William R. BEATY & Susanne E. MILLS. All WILLS resided in Butler or Wayne Co. at one time and many are buried in Poplar Bluff City Cemetary. Thanks for your help.

HURST, STAGE posted by Becky White on Friday, April 3, 1998

Searching for information about THOMAS STAGE and family living in Butler Co. Black River Twp. in 1900. He was 47 years of age at that time. JOSEPH AND ALICE HURST were living with the STAGE family at that time. Believe Alice was Thomas's sister. Would like any information about either family. Thank You

GARRETT posted by Pat Ramsey Chitty on Friday, April 3, 1998

Looking for info on Martha Jane Jones GARRETT m. Monroe GARRETT. They had the followinf chidren Arthur, Dan,Gladys,Claude, all children born in Poplar Bluff. Martha buried in Neelyville, Mo. cemetary. d. October 28,1958.

HIGGS, HOWERTON posted by Cindy Scherwinski on Friday, April 3, 1998

Looking for any information on Mildred Mae HIGGS born about Nov 1916 in Naylor, Butler, MO. She married Joseph David HOWERTON (born Corning, Clay, AR) place and date of marriage unknown. They relocated to Galesburg, Knox, IL where they remained for the reaminder of their lives.I believe Mildred died in the early 1980's and Joseph in early 1990's. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

ENGLAND posted by K. Davis on Saturday, April 18, 1998

Seeking information in Butler Co., Mo for the ENGLAND families. 1850 census lists Frank , Wiley ENGLAND. Any information on the England families is appreciated.

HAYES, MORRIS posted by Vera Hayes on Saturday, April 18, 1998

I am looking for information on ALBERT HAYES m. Laura MORRIS in BUTLER CO. MO, son Lennis Hayes.

BURTON, CATHEY, DUFF, HAYS posted by Cary Cathey on Saturday, April 18, 1998

Looking for information on my mother's family. Her father was Benjamin Franklin Hays and his wife was Nora Bell Duff. We think they lived around the Cane Creek area or possibly somewhere in Ripley county. We know that they lived in BUTLER county for quite some time. Her parents possibly came from around St. Genevieve. Benjamin Franklin Hays' father and mother was James Thomas Hays and Fanny Burton. All we have is these names. If you have any information, it would be appreciated.

ALEXANDER, GARRETT, MESSENGER posted by Pat Ramsey Chitty on Saturday, April 18, 1998

My grandfather had a daughter Elve Mae MESSENGER b. February 26,1904 in Butler Co. would like her mothers name. My grandfather was Edward Louis ALEXANDER, he was never married to her mother, believe she died in childbirth or shortly thereafter, Elve raised with his other children. Looking for info on my grgrandmother Martha Jane JONES,ANDERSON,VINSON,GARRETT. Married to Monroe GARRETT possibly around 1903 they had 4 children Arthur,Dan,Gladys,and Claude. She had 2 daughters by Enoch ANDERSON Minnie Lee and Bertha. Martha lived and died in Neelyville for many years. Any help would be appreciated

DOWDY, LUTTRELL posted by Cindy Brockman on Saturday, April 18, 1998

William Barry LUTTRELL, and wife Janette DOWDY Luttrell are listed in the Butler County, MO census for 1910 (Ash Hill Township) Children: Daisy & Day (7yr old) Altheda (2 yr old) and Littie Bell (9 yr old) Janette died abt 1914. Looking for any additional information.

KEARBEY posted by Mickey Kearbey on Saturday, April 18, 1998

I am seeking any info on the KEARBEY lineage that is available, also any available pictures for our Family Book of Geneology. My husband Elden Phillip Kearbey is son of John Phillip Kearbey (J.P.), who was son of John Phillip Sr. who was Butler Co. Sheriff, that was killed in the line of duty in 1915. The family information I have, goes back to Francis Marion Kearney>Kerby, from Nereau, Scotland, who came to VA., on to N.C., TN. and eventually Butler County, MO. If there is any updated info, we would be very grateful. Many thanks. Mickey Kearbey

ELFERS, ELPHERS, SIMMONS posted by Greg Morrison on Saturday, April 18, 1998

I am looking for information on my fourth great grandparents, Porter (b. 1821, KY) and Matilda (b. 1824, KY) Simmons. Porter's son, Warren, married Adaline Elphers or Elfers whose parents were born in either Germany or Holland. I would love to share information with anyone in these families.

EMMONS, KASSINGER posted by Sheryl Lyons on Saturday, April 18, 1998

Butler County Query KASSINGER / EMMONS, Annie. b.about July1820 d.8May1893. Married (?) KASSINGER from Butler Co. sometime after the 1850 Federal Census where she is listed as the wife of Daniel EMMONS. Interested in any info on these two families.


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