Queries & Surnames April 1, 1997 thru June 30, 1997

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Cape Girdardeau, Co MO
Queries & Surnames

April 1, 1997 thru June 30, 1997




Judy Lee Watts Thu Apr 3 22:16:01 1997
</B> CARTER / McKINNES/ McKENNIS/ McKINESS/ McKINNIS Seeking information on George L. McKENNIS b. Dec. 1879 in Williamson County, Illinois. Died ?. Parents were Thomas Hugh MCKENNIS and Josephine CARTER. George L. McKENNIS is know to be buried in Dexter, Stoddard Co., MO. Would love to find descendants!! Also seeking information on John Campbell CARTER and wife Serena JACKSON- CARTER believed to be in Dexter, Stoddard Co., MO during the census year of 1860. Children that may be listed with them in the 1860 census are: James Carroll CARTER, Wade Hampton CARTER, Josephine CARTER and William Jackson CARTER. Thanks!




Lori Covert Fri Apr 4 13:49:07 1997
HUFSTEDLER, TEAL, TEEL, CARAKER</B>




Doug Powers Sat Apr 5 13:50:46 1997
</B> Requesting info on the family of William and Winifred WARNER, of Cape Girardeau and Bollinger Counties, Missouri. They are on the 1850 and 1860 Censuses. They had children Wilson, Eppa, Sarah, and Martha, among others. Martha married John M. ROBERTS, the son of Elisha and Clarissa BYRD ROBERTS. John and Martha's daughter, Lorinda Josephine, b. 1865, married Josiah Bartlett WELCH, son of Judge William Morris WELCH or Bollinger County and his wife Keziah Jane STEVENS. Any info will be greatly appreciated.




Sherry L. Kyle Sat Apr 5 16:50:16 1997
ELLIS/SUMNER/HANNERS: Researching family of Reuben ELLIS b. ca. 1862 Jackson Co., IL d. 1922 Cape Girardeau, MO. His wife Frances "Frankie" SUMNER b. ca. 1862 d. 1948 Cape Cirardeau, MO. Their children were named Bell, Daisy, Maude, Eunice, Leona, and Oren. Need info on William SUMNER and Elizabeth HANNERS, parents of Frances "Frankie"




Marguerite Mason Thu Apr 10 11:30:38 1997
</B> BRADER-MARTIN-MASON-MOORE-RHODES Would like to contact descendants of Bea MARTIN, d/o of Frank BRADER, step-daughter of Minta Catherine, maiden name unknown. Minta had previously been married to John RHODES, and secondly to a Mr. HOWELL. The BRADER family was in Lawrence Co, AR in the early 1900s, but Bea MARTIN was said to have been living in Cape Girardeau County near the town of Cape Girardeau ca 1950s. She had a daughter and might have also had a son. She had a foster sister, Ida May MOORE, who married first a KING, then a MASON. Thanks!




Sherry L. Kyle Thu Apr 10 15:48:14 1997
</B>SUMNER/HANNERS/HUSTON/HENDERSON/ELLIS/GROSHON/WOODS: William SUMNER md Elizabeth HANNERS. They moved back and forth from Cape Girardeau Co., MO and Jackson Co., IL in the period 1850-1880. Need dates/places of birth, marriage, and death. Would also like to know who their parents were. Their children: William R. Sumner b. 1859 md. Eliza HUSTON; Sarah Elizabeth b. 1860 md. (1) Fred HENDERSON and (2) Johnson ELLIS; Francis E. "Frankie" b. 1862 md. Reuben ELLIS; and Matilda b.? md. (1) a GROSHON and (2) a WOODS. Frankie SUMNER ELLIS d. 1948 Cape Girardeau and is buried in Fairmont Cemetery.




Jerry Reed Sun Apr 13 19:54:37 1997
Seek any information on John Abel and Margaret Wisner, German imigrants who came to America in 1858. They were married in Appleton, Cape Girardeau County On April 30, 1860.(Info provided by Missouri Archives). Some of their children were born in Missouri, others in Illinois and some in New York State . This family moved to Lewis County in New York State about 1870-72 where they remained. Looking for any infomration on the German settlements and how these people found their way to Missouri. Also, interested to know a little about post Civil War living in the area.




Jerry Reed Sun Apr 13 19:56:01 1997
Seek any information on John Abel and Margaret Wisner, German imigrants who came to America in 1858. They were married in Appleton, Cape Girardeau County On April 30, 1860.(Info provided by Missouri Archives). Some of their children were born in Missouri, others in Illinois and some in New York State . This family moved to Lewis County in New York State about 1870-72 where they remained. Looking for any information on the German settlements and how these people found their way to Missouri. Also, interested to know a little about post Civil War living in the area.




Edward Williams Fri Apr 18 21:57:17 1997
</B> My grandfather's name was Silas Ephraim Becket Wiliams. He had a brother named Robert Madison Williams. He also had three sisters, named Ester, Sallie, and Kate. Their father's name was Thomas Becket Williams. Thomas Williams had a brother named Falkland Hubert Williams. Thomas and Falkland Williams father's name was Silas Williams, and he was married to Nancy (Adams) Williams. My greatgrandfather Thomas Becket Williams was apparently a schoolteacher in Benton, Illinois. While he was in Benton, Illinois he joined the General John A. Logan Regiment and fought in the Union Army. His brother Falkland had also fought in the Civil but apparently fought on the Confederate side. After the Civil war ended Thomas Becket Williams became either a deputy sheriff or Sheriff of Jefferson County or a nearby county. The entire Williams family originally left from South Carolina in about 1803. Any information to confirm the above would be appreciated.




David Smith Fri Apr 25 08:33:25 1997
</B>I am searching for info on JAMES RILEY RAY. The only info I have is that he is in the 1850 census for Jackson. He is supposed to have been a Sheriff in the Springfield area at some point. He is G.G. Grandfather. He was married to A EMMA RETTA HICKS, and had a daughter named IDA RAY. Any and all information would be greatly appreciated.




Norma J. Ottman Fri Apr 25 21:49:41 1997
I am looking for any information on Matilda Gertrude Lindsey b 08/29/1879 Cape Girardeau, MO Father Jim Lindsey b Germany Mother Neva Crenshaw




Norma J. Ottman Fri Apr 25 21:51:40 1997
I am looking for any information on Matilda Gertrude Lindsey b 08/29/1879 Cape Girardeau, MO Father Jim Lindsey b Germany Mother Neva Crenshaw




Cynthia Bessette Fri Apr 25 16:11:52 1997
</B> EVANS/PAYNE: John EVANS 3rd wife, Harriet PAYNE married around 1834 near Cape Girardeau, Mo. had at least two children: Amelia EVANS, April 15, 1838, New Hamburg Mo. and Wilson Brown EVANS, October 29, 1835, Sikeston, Scott, MO.




Walter Meibaum Sat Apr 26 14:25:17 1997
</B> Looking for Mary Ann Kompasse marriage date, Circa 1868 or 69. Looking for kitchen cabinet making business under the name of LeRoi or similar spelling. Cabinet factory was two story building in town. looking for Birthdate of Ernst Herman Meibaum 1870 in Cape Girardeau, Mo.




Walt Meibaum Sat Apr 26 14:35:47 1997
</B>Looking for marriage date of Mary Ann Kompasse to Ernst Meibaum in 1868 or 1869. Looking for birthdate of Ernst Herman Meibaum circa 1870. Also looking for data on kitchen cabinet making business operated by Meibaum and LeRoi ( may be incorrect spelling) in the 1870 period.




Gail BICE Sat Apr 26 21:05:22 1997
ROBERTS/PEED direct lines. NISWONGER/CRADER/collateral lines. Bollinger and Cape Girardeau Counties, Missouri




Jon Musgrave Sun Apr 27 20:51:10 1997
I am looking for more information concerning William Henry Vaughn, Sr., who lived in Cape Girardeau Co, Missouri at least in 1842. He died in 1843. He was in Pope County, Illinois, at Golconda and Bay City with a store boat and a tavern. He may have had the same in Cape Girardeau County. I just found out he had Missouri connections.




Jackie Zander Perantoni Tue Apr 29 21:14:18 1997
</B> Seeking descendants of George Washington RHODES and Martha TURNER m. 1831 in NC and moved to Cape G. Co. At least 3 kids: 1. Robert RHODES (died after 1914) 2. Washington Marion RHODES. b. 26 Aug 1832 in NC and died 3 May 1914 on his farm near Whitewater. m. Diana L. Mary ?? Children = Joliane, Charles W., Laura E., Ada V. (m. Thomas Ervin) and Margaret P. (m. James SIMMONS) m. Ellen Ann Hilton 24 Sep 1868 in Bollinger Co, MO b. 20 Dec 1840 in VA and d. 10 Jan 1916 in Scott Co. Children = John, George M. (m. Edith Scholz), Rozella (m. Barney August), James W., Sarah I. (m. Joe English) and Etta Jane (m. Buell Lanpher). 3. William Pinkney RHODES ("Pink") b. 20 Mar 1848 and d. 6 Feb 1926 in Whitewater. m. Mary Ellen Griffith 1 Jan 1871 in Cape G. Co. Several kids including: Charlie, Alice & Edna




Robert D. Sliger Wed Apr 30 11:45:15 1997
I am searching for the date of death and the burial place of my gg grandfather John W. Sliger. He was born ca. 1847 in Washington County Tennessee, He moved to Scott Co. Missouri sometime after 1900, he is found on the 1910 and 1920 Missouri census, he is 72 yrs. old in 1920 and was living in Sikeston, Mo. I have no further info on him after 1920 census.




Marcine Lohman Wed May 7 16:14:26 1997
Looking for any and all information on AMELUNG, AMELUNKE, BODENSTEIN, SUEDEKUM, CLAUSMANN AND WALPERSWILLER of Gordonville, MO (Cape Girardeau Co.) area. I am especially looking for info on Wilhelm AMELUNCK b 1846 Germany, immigrated 1846-1847 to Jackson, MO. No longer shows up on Census records 1870 or later. No death or cemetery record found. Where did Wilhelm go? Did he marry and move away?




Dianne Camp Mon May 12 11:05:56 1997
I am looking for all information on the Fadler/Propst surnames. They were from Cape G. and Bollinger Counties Any info. no matter how small, would be helpful.</B>




Marcine Lohman Thu May 15 10:35:56 1997
I have information and am looking for more on the families of AMELUNG, BODENSTEIN, GOCKEL, WATTERS, SCHLUETER, and WOLF of Pilot Knob (Iron County), Missouri. I am primarily researching my great grandparents, Christian John AMELUNG & Johanna BODENSTEIN who immigrated to Jackson, MO in Cape Girardeau County, married in 1854 in St. Francois County and resided in Pilot Knob until their deaths in 1903 & 1918. Their children married into the other lines listed above and many of their descendants still live in Iron county today. You may send me e-mail messages at [email protected] or regular mail at: 509 Kehrs Mill Road, Ballwin, MO 63011-3231.




Marcine Lohman Thu May 15 10:35:56 1997
I have information and am looking for more on the families of AMELUNG, BODENSTEIN, GOCKEL, WATTERS, SCHLUETER, and WOLF of Pilot Knob (Iron County), Missouri. I am primarily researching my great grandparents, Christian John AMELUNG & Johanna BODENSTEIN who immigrated to Jackson, MO in Cape Girardeau County, married in 1854 in St. Francois County and resided in Pilot Knob until their deaths in 1903 & 1918. Their children married into the other lines listed above and many of their descendants still live in Iron county today. You may send me e-mail messages at [email protected] or regular mail at: 509 Kehrs Mill Road, Ballwin, MO 63011-3231.




James D. Beddingfield Sun May 18 09:16:29 1997
I would like to exchange information with persons researching the family of William DRUM and Susannah HUNSUCKER who left North Carolina after 1810. Susannah and most of her children were listed in Cape Giradeau County, MO on the 1850 Census.




Ransom H. Curtis Sun May 25 07:40:14 1997
CURTIS/ORR. Seeking info on a Ransom H. CURTIS who appears in 1821-1823 Tax Rolls for Cape Girardeau, MO. May be father of Emily M. CURTIS, b. 11 Jul 1821 in Cape Girardeau; or of Harvey Ransom CURTIS, who appears in St. Louis in 1839, when he married Mary Isabella ORR. Children of Harvey Ransom CURTIS were: (1) William H. CURTIS, b. 17 May 1841 in St. Louis (2) Mary E. CURTIS, b. 7 Jun 1843, d. 30 Mar 1849 (3) Charles Ransom CURTIS, b. 30 Dec 1846 in St. Louis Would like to hear from anyone having a connection.




MARCINE LOHMAN Sun May 25 14:27:11 1997
SURNAMES: AMELUNG; AMELUNKE; BODENSTEIN; SUEDEKUM; CLAUSMANN; WALPERSWILLER<BR> Looking for any and all information on AMELUNG, AMELUNKE, BODENSTEIN, SUEDEKUM, CLAUSMANN & WALPERSWILLER of Gordonville, MO (Cape Girardeau County) area. I am especially looking for info on Wilhelm AMELUNCK b 1846 Germany, immigrated 1846-1847 to Jackson, MO. No longer shows up on Census records 1870 or later, no death/cemetery record found. Where did Wilhelm go?<BR> Did he marry and move away?<BR> [email protected]<BR> or 509 Kehrs Mill,<BR> Ballwin, MO 63011-3231<BR> Thanks,<BR> MARCINE LOHMAN




Jack Glasgow Sun May 25 14:31:27 1997
Would appreciate knowing if John & Mary Ann Glasgow were in Cape Co. at the time of the 1868 State Census. They were there by 1870 when Mary Ann died.<BR> They were there in 1850. In Nodaway Co in 1860 and then back to Cape by 1870. No doubt some of their childten were born in Cape Co during the 1840s-50s. Thank you<BR>




Mara Harris Sun May 25 19:07:16 1997
My mother was at the Vienna, Johnson Co IL Cemetery today March, 30, 1997 and she saw a headstone for Elizabeth Rose Carter Hook, b. 1913. My mother thinks she is still living and this stone possibly recently purchased. Anyway she was last living in Cape Girardeau in about 1988. She would only be 84 years old today. Does anyone know her that I might be able to contact her. She is my cousin. .




Laura Sutter Tue May 27 12:33:25 1997
My father and I are looking for information on any family links to ALBERT FRANKLIN WELCH, born in Cape Girardeau in July of 1904 or 1905. We know his mother was DORA (possibly nee. Miller) but do not know his fathers first name. He had a sister, RUTH and two brothers WILLIAM and JACK (JOHN?) This is my father's father. Any information would be appreciated. .




Laura Sutter Tue May 27 12:35:16 1997
My father and I are looking for information on any family links to ALBERT FRANKLIN WELCH, born in Cape Girardeau in July of 1904 or 1905. We know his mother was DORA (possibly nee. Miller) but do not know his fathers first name. He had a sister, RUTH and two brothers WILLIAM and JACK (JOHN?) This is my father's father. Any information would be appreciated. .




Gerald N. Johnson Wed May 28 19:44:25 1997
</B>I'm looking for any information on DAVID JOHNSON who died in about 1822. Missouri Taxpayers 1816-1826 shows he paid taxes before then and then his son JONATHAN said he had died 1822. One source indicates his wife was MARGARETTE and children included WILLIAM, DAVIS, JONATHAN, NOBLE, CONSTANT, RANSON, SALLY, and WILLIE. His father may have been WILLIAM and the family appears to have lived in Kentucky before moving to Missouri. Census entries for NOBLE (my gggp) show him born in North or South Carolina. My source says SALLY married JAMES SPIVY and WILLIE married a BAKER




Freddy Richard Young Thu May 29 16:44:20 1997
</B> My parents were married in Jackson, Mo 12-29-1929. Ivory Loren YOUNG and Amy Elizabeth MAYS. I am interested in dob, place if birth, father, mother etc. from the marriage license. I sure appreciate your help. F. Richard Young




Karen Scott Fri May 30 15:35:33 1997
I am looking for more information on the following names: MELTON,BENNETT,DENTON,FRAZIER. My gg grandfather William Taylor MELTON died in Cape Girardeau Co. in 1884.His wife Martha DENTON died in 1883. The last place I found them was in the 1880 census as well as my other gg grandfather James Edward BENNETT and his wife Nancy Tennesse FRAZIER. She died Dec.16,1898 in Cape Girardeau Co. James Edward was supposed to be born in Mo., but not sure where about 1851. Anyone with anyinfo on these lines would be appreciated. Contact Karen at [email protected]




Lynn Hoffman Thu May 29 19:36:33 1997
Looking for information on the following relatives who lived in Cape Girardeau, Missouri: JACQUES BEAUDEAN ISABELL VICTORIA BUCKNER BEAUDEAN ARVAZINE BARBER BUCKNER DOMEC JULIA FONTAIN BEAUDEAN FRANZ FRANZ BARBARA VOGT BROWN (OR BRAUN) FRANZ Thank you for any help.




Vickey Hahn Sat May 31 16:58:02 1997
I am looking for information on David HAHN b. 1810 Cape Girardeau Co. He moved to Greene Co., IL in 1829. Would like to find out who his parents were. Any information would be greatly appreciated!




Joy Boatright McKelroy Wed Jun 4 19:26:35 1997
I am looking for Solomon B.JACKSON information. He was married to Susannah E. SIFFORD, March 2, 1831 in Cape G. He is said to be a cousin to Pres. Andrew Jackson per a letter written to Solomon. Sons of Solomon were named Nathan, Aaron, and Ancil. There is a Nathan JACKSON in Wayne Co. 1830-1840. Family tradition says Solomon married several times for his sons said they had half-brothers in TN and or MO. Any help or leads would be greatly appreciated. Thanks




Rob SCHULZE Thu Jun 5 18:03:05 1997
</B>Surnames: SCHULZE, KASTEN, SCHREINER, LIVELY Looking for anyone researching above names from Cape Girardeau County. Christian R. KASTEN b 1834 Germany, d 1909 -?-, m 1861 Maria SCHREINER b 1843 IL, d 1912 Appleton CG MO. Daughter (my grandmother) Katherine Sophia KASTEN b 1865 Appleton CG MO, d 1963 Shawnee, OK, m 1894 Fredrick W. SCHULZE in Appleton CG MO. Christian and Maria were living in Oak Ridge CG MO in Nov 1908. Both may have come to CG county from Randolph county, IL. According to Obit Fredrick's brother George SCHULZE still living in Cape Girardeau in 1948. His sister Lou (Schulze) LIVELY was living in St Louis. Would appreciate ANY information and/or confirmation of above information. None of this is supported by documentation, photos, or anything. Thanks!! Rob Schulze < [email protected] >




mary huston Fri Jun 6 05:23:13 1997
</B> Need any info on a JOHN HUSTON living in Cape G ab 1850, daughter SUSAN JANE HUSTON married a SPAULDING. Other children, wife, where did he come from, etc. Thanks much




Harry Littleton Mon Jun 9 19:54:26 1997
LITTLETON Interested in info on Mark LITTLETON who moved to MO. about 1840 and settled around Cape Girardeau Co. Thanks.




Gerald N. Johnson Mon Jun 9 11:14:49 1997
Where did the Missouri Mounted Militia, with members from Cape Girardeau County, serve during the war of 1812? NOBLE JOHNSON served with that unit.

Stephanie Robinett Wed Jun 11 09:19:52 1997
</B> Looking for McCLAINs (also spelled McLAIN) and DEVOREs of Cape G. County




Jim McGhee Mon Jun 23 17:36:58 1997
</B>Looking for biographical information or obituaries of JOHN A. BENNETT, LUTHER E. JENKINS and WM. R. McGuire, all of whom served in the 8th Mo.Cav. Regt. CSA (Jeffers' Regiment) during the civil war. All were residents of Cape Girardeau County.




Kathy Swallows Mon Jun 23 19:59:45 1997
</B> Looking for information on ADAM HENSLEY KIDD and family. ADAM was born in Cape County in 1877, the son of MARGARET MCFARLAND KIDD. ADAM'S father died when he was a small boy, he was raised by a WASH HITT. ADAM is know to have a brother JAMES KIDD, who drowned in Crooked Creek about 1891, and a sister MARY KIDD. MARGARET MCFARLAND KIDD later married someone named CORSEY. Would appreciate any information concerning this family, especially any information concerning Adam's father. I would be happy to share information.




Lynne Hearn Thu Jun 26 21:46:36 1997
</B> Lookin for information on CHRISTOPHER OLIVER ENGLEMAN m. CATHERINE HARMON. Shown in the soundex for Cedar Co. living with wife 2 children GEORGE AND SALLY and Martha Hickman(his sister) All moved to Texas. Have Texas info.



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