Greene County Missouri Queries

Greene County Missouri Queries
3/97-6/97

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Meg Gentry Bookout 2 June 1997
I am trying to find info on Harbin Hollingsworth, s/o Avenant Hollingsworth. He was b. in IL in 1830 but was m. to Elizabeth Minerva Reese on 12 Dec. 1858 in Greene CO. They had two sons (James Alva and John Walker) and then he was killed in the Civil War. He was in the 8th Cavalry MO, CO. A, which was probably one of the Enrolled Militia, since I can't find death info on him thru Union records. I don't have a dod for him.
Genevieve Kile 2 June 1997
Looking for Mike and Laura Touhey/Tooey. Laura was a Kile who m. Mike and moved to Around Springfield right after 1880 she had a dau. Olice who m. first a Ruble then a Seabaugh/Sebott/Sebauh Also Sam and Mahala Kile West moved to Strafford after the 1880 census. As for as Kile relation in Springfield Jeralds Great Grandfather James Kile b Ky 1821 came to Shannon around 1840 m. Caroline Suggs. had 9 ch. Then he joined Gen Price Army as a 3rd Lt under State Guards and was killed in the Battle of Wilson's Creek We cannot find anything beyond him No parents, bro or sis. Think parents were Alexander and Elizabeth as that is the first names of the first son and dau. The second son and dau were William and Sarah. Carolines parents were Willoughby and Sarah Suggs.
Linda Richardson May 25 1997
I am looking for info on the Harkey family located in the Willard or Springfield area. John M.Harkey had 2 sons that had farms in the area as recently as 1958-60. This is the last known contact that their brother Thomas Harkey had with them. There may also be a sister.
Dorothy White Casler May 24 1997
I am researching my gr. grandfather's family. His name was WM. W. White b. 1824 in PA.- died in Springfield, Greene Co., MO. 1905. He married Mary Ann Williams b. 1834 in VA. - died 1915 Springfield, Greene Co. MO. They married in Lawrence Co., MO. in 1857. Their first child George W. was born 1859 in Lawrence Co. The next ten children all born in Springfield, Greene Co., MO. Mabel b. 1861-d 1931 in Springfield. She married Clement Shanks then Francis J. Carney . Dora b. 1867 marr Will L. Wright Sept. 1886. Then came my grandfather Ed win Loren b. 2 Jan. 1867 - d. 1921 in Springfield. He marr. Emma Layton 1897 then Ida Redmun abt. 1909. Next child was Charles B. b. 1869 he worked on the Frisco railroad and disappeared around 1910 - was never heard from again . Next child, Elsie C. b. 1871 marr. July 1894 to C.J. Felix, Ernest H. b. 1872 - d. 1903, died in a train wreck in Thayer, MO. Melvin E. b. 1873 marr. Mary E._____? 1908 in Kansas - died in Springfield after 1930. Wm. b. 1875-d. 1877. Lulu b. 1876 marr. first John R. Caplinger, then a Mr. Cavin. H.A. b. 1874 - d. 1876. Would be happy to connect with anyone who has these surnames. Will share information about above people.
Gale Freeman May 24 1997
Looking for information on Harris and Phoebe Freeman who where living in Greene Co in 1880. The parents of Harris were Robert and Harriet Freeman from Virginia. Harris and Phoebe had ten children: William, Davis, Summer, John, Leroy, Nora, Robert, Jules, Esta, and Loral.
Ed Noonan May 22 1997
Looking for researchers working on the Davis, Lakey, Bales, Adamson, Teague, Andrews, Foster, and Pack lines. Settled around Greene, Webster and Wright Counties,MO. Most left Missouri by 1861 for California and Oregon.
Lonnie Fink May 18 1997
Looking for information on the Lawrence & Barclay families of Green Co,MO. Nancy Barclay,Rubin M. Lawrence,Mary E. Lawrence & John R. Barclay are inparticular of interested. I have lots of information to share.
Earl J. Hitt May 18 1997
I am interested in all descendants of William S. Haynie and William Franklin Salts. I am also interested in any Haynie and any Salts family members.
Mary Ellen Ledford May 14 1997
Need help with families of Moses Marion Ledford born March 10 1845 NC died Jan 23 1925 Byars, Ok. and wife Sabra D. Laraceena Ruffin born Robertson Co. Tn., dau of Hardy Davis Ruffin and Malinda Vaughan. Moses and Sabra married Oct 6 1867 in Christian Co. MO and had children: Samuel Davis born Green co. MO d 1935 Ok; Lauraceena b 1871/2 Green Co. MO d 1897; Lucinda McGerry"Geri" b July 1868 d 1953 Ok md Loss Hart; John Thomas b 1883 Denton Co. Tx d Oct 1942 Fletcher, OK; Mose Eller b 1889 d 1979 Lawton, Ok; Exzom Tripayson b April 1879 d June 1879; Ada b 1891 Tx d Ca; William Kurtis b 1876 d. 1909 Ok and Mary Catherine b 1874 d 1885. Who was Mother of Moses Marion Ledford?? Father was Samuel B Ledford b 1811 NC possibly died 1865 - 1870 Polk Co. Mo.
Dorothy Casler May 13 1997
I am searching for the William White family of Springfield, Greene Co., MO. My gr. grandfather Wm. W. White was born in PA. in 1824, moved to ARK. with his wife Frances M.____? and there had 3 daughters who were: Caroline B. b. 1846, Sarah A. b. 1848 and Frances Lovetta J. b. 1851. By 1857 Wm. was in Lawrence Co., MO. where he married Mary Ann (Polly Ann) Williams, who was said to be a Cherokee Indian.. They had a son born Mt. Vernon, MO. named George Walter. By 1860 the family was in Springfield, MO. where these children were born: Mabel (May) b. 1860 marr. Clement Shank, Francis J. Carney in Springfield, Dora B. 1864, marr. Will L. Wright, Edwin Loren b. 2 Jan. 1867 marr. Emma Layton, 2nd. Ida Redmun (Edwin was my grandfather),Charles B. b. 1869, Elsie b. 1871 marr. C. J. Felix,Ernest E. b. 1873 - d. 1903 in a train wreck, Melvin E. b. 1873 marr. Mary E.____? about 1906 in Topeka, Kansas, Wm. b. 1875 - d. 1877 and Lulu b. 1876, marr. John R. Caplinger. Two of Wm.'s first daughters married in Springfield also. Sarah marr. John D. Bryant 9 July 1871 and Frances marr. James D. Potter 10 March, 1872. Wm. W. White died in Springfield 17 Oct. 1905. He was living on Commercial street at the time. The common name Wm.W.White comes through many generations. My father carried the name also. If anyone can connect me with their family lineage I would be most happy to hear from them.
Don Sparling May 12 1997
I am looking for information on Harry Sparling, who moved to Springfield about 1885 from Barwick on Elmet, England. Harry was born Feb. 28 1860, died March 20 1938. His wife was Sarah Smithies. Harry's brother William Sparling was my ancestor. Any help on Harry or his descendants would be appreciated.
Washam, Larry May 9 1997
Willis Washam and his wife, Margaret Killough, lived in Taney Co., MO nmear Swan Twp, in 1854 when Willis was convicted of the murder of his son, Anderson. Willis got a change of venue to Greene Co, but was hung Aug 25, 1854 in Springfield, MO. Willis was the first man legally hung in Greene Co. according to the History of Greene Co., MO. If anyone would like more on this man I will be very happy to share.
Mary Ellen Ledford May 7 1997
Need help with families of Zeb Ledford and wife Sallie age 18 born KY living Greene Co. MO 1870. They had a baby 7 months old time census taken. What happened to Sallie and Mary? Believe this Zeb was son of Samuel B Ledford b 1811 and Rachel.
Dwight Casteel May 6 1997
I am looking for the names of parents of Isabel Virginia Cosby, born in Springfield, Mo on 8/20/1901 or 8/20/1902. I believe her mother's maiden name was Mills.
Darolyn Mason Apr 30 1997
I am searching for information on the Samuel Lee family and ancestors. Samuel Lee was born July 31 1800 NC - died Nov 22 1853 Greene Co, MO. He married Mary Hackney in Blount Co, TN. They had 11 children (the first 6 born in Blount co, TN); Elizabeth Jane, John Austin, Richard Ishmael, George Roger, Samuel Winters, Hannah, (these 5 born in Greene Co) Charlotte Emily, Mary Ann, Charles Thornton, Susannah Malderine, Louisa Malvina. I am descended from Samuel Winters Lee and have information to share.
Diane Runnels Apr 30 1997
Looking for information on Edwin (Edward) W. Bretz listed in his brother's, John, (1913/14) will/probate records as living in Springfield, MO. Had other brothers: William and Henry, sisters: Anna Moore and Susan Bretz. Would appreciate any information on any Bretz
Freda P. Summar Apr 30 1997
Looking for decendants of Frank, Charlie, and Henry West of Greene Co. Researching all West's. I have some documented back to 1300's.
Darolyn Mason Apr 30 1997
I am searching for Solomon B Brient or Bryant who married Elizabeth Jane Lee January 12 1843. Elizabeth was born May 21 1824 Blount Co, TN. Elizabeth's father, Samuel Lee (wife Mary Hackney) made and gave a wedding present of dog irons and a shovel for the fireplace in "Ellwood, Greene Co, MO. Solomon and Elizabeth had two daughters; Sarah and Victoria Annis. Elizabeth's siblings were Elizabeth Jane, John Austin, Richard Ishmael, George Roger, Samuel Winters, Hannah, Charlotte Emily, Mary Ann, Charles Thornton, Susannah Malderine, Louisa Malvina. I have information to share on descendants, and am interested in more information on Elizabeth Lee's ancestors.
Joyce Gilbert Apr 26 1997
Looking for cemetery record for Benjamin F. Davis, died 26 Aug 1874 in Robberson Twp. Greene Co.. He is on the 1870 census with wife Abigail and 6 children, but doesn't appear in the Robberson Twp. cemetery listings.
Mike Durbin Apr 26 1997
Looking for any decendants of Xavier Conrad Durbin and Balinda Reed, from the area around Webster Co. And Greene Co. Surnames include, Durbin, Reed, Smith, Mcavoy, Hendrix, Shockley, Hardman, and Thomas.
Janice Mauldin Castleman Apr 23 1997
I am interested in contacting descendants of John W. Lee who is found on the 1850 Finley Twp., Greene Co., MO. federal census. He was born c.1810 in KY and died in Benton Co., AR possibly before 1860. His wife was Martha A. (maiden name unknown), born c1805 KY. Their children were Jesse V. Lee b. 1832 KY who married Margaret E. Woods, Martha A. R. Lee b. c1833 KY, George Sylvester Lee b. c1835 Butler Co., KY who married Martha R. (maiden name unknown), Almira J. Lee b. c1837 who married J. Wade Sikes, Mary E. Lee b. c1838 who married J. H. Ford, Sarah J. Lee b. c1840, John W. Lee, Jr. b. 1842 married Minie (maiden name unknown), and Antha Lee b. c1844 who married William Henry Ferguson. Were their neighbors on the 1850 Greene Co., MO census kin? They were the George McKinney family, and Rebecca McKinney b. in KY may have been a sister to John W. Lee. Bob Grant Apr 21 1997
Looking for information on Jacob A. Black b. May 1839 in N.C. m. 24 Feb 1870 Ft. Smith, AR to Eudroa McCallister. Last know area of residence was Republic Twp, Greene, Missouri,in 1900 with his 2nd wife "Rosette". Jacob A. Black and Rosette had been marriaged for about four years at this time, also son-in-law Daniel M. Miller and Daughter Lucy Orlena Black were living near by. Also looking for information on Daniel M. Miller b.11 Sep 1838,OH. [s/o of George Miller and Cathrine Barger/Buger of Coshocton Co., Ohio]. d. 2 Nov 1910, Abesville, Stone, Missouri. His first marriage was to Mary Jane Rhodes on 7 Sep 1859 in Coshocton Co., Ohio; Second marriage was to Lucy Orlena Black on 18 Jul 1895 in Carthage, Jasper, Missouri, was living in Greene Co. in 1900
Mary Bonsal Apr 22 1997
Will exchange information on the Hill family who came to Cedar Co. Mo., about 1843. Jesse Hill m. Jane G. Jenkins 1842 in Rhea Co. Tn and lived in Dade Co, Mo. Jesse Hill's father, John Hill left a will in Cedar Co. Mo in 1853. Jesse Hill had the following siblings: William C., Elgin G. lived in Greene Co. Mo.died in Fannin Co., Tx.; Isabella Buster, dau m.Sims, Polly Ann Wittenberg, Lucinda Stewart, John W. Hill, Quinn M. Hill, Jane Galbreath, Mariah Broyles. All from Rhea County Tennessee. Web Page
Shirley Drake Apr 20 1997
I am looking for Edward C. Manning and his wife Mary ?. They lived in Campbell Township in 1850. He died between 1850 and 1860. I would like his death date and cemetery if possible.
Barb Petty Apr 20 1 1997
John Green Underhill born 1831 Marshall Co TN moved to Greene Co MO in 1843 with his family. Tho John moved to California in 1852, his parents, Robert and Sarah Underhill stayed in Greene county. I am looking for more information on Robert Underhill and his wife Sarah.
Mary Hartsfield Apr 17 1997
I am looking for information on Samuel Roberson Phillips and Frances Cordelia Mooneyham. I need to know their parents names, any birth information, siblings, etc. They were married in 1898 and some of their children were born in Republic, MO in Greene County. Any information is appreciated.
Betty H. Minnick Apr 14 1997
Jacob H. Smith (1808-1871) m/1838, Mary Catherine ? ,Washington Co VA. They migrated to Greene Co MO in 1839. Children: Joseph; James H; Rebecca Ann (1845-1922) m/1867, George Martin Morgan; Sarah N.; George Thomas; John J; Harriet V; Susan Cordelia (1858-1939); W. Robert b.1861.
Betty H. Minnick Apr 14 1997
Leonidas T. Piper (1837-1906) m/1866, Ola M. Pipkin. L. T. came with family from Washington Co VA to Greene Co MO in the Fall of 1839. Children: Cora E (1868-1964) m/1892, Frank McAdoo (1868-1948); Elizabeth "Lizzie" (1870-1905) m/1892, John F. Dillard (1869-1954); William Felix(1879-1910) Many of this family is buried in Danforth Cemetery, near Strafford (Greene) MO. Seeking Piper family & collateral information.
Robert Junior Colson Apr 14 1997
Seeking information on John H. Camp, and his wife, Susan H. Anderson. They are the parents of my grandfather ,William Parish Camp who was married to Martha Bristow. Martha and William Parish are buried in Danforth Cemetery, Springfield, Mo. John came over from Ireland during the potato famine. John H. Camp was born 25 Dec., 1826.
Rick Carson Apr 11 1997
I am looking for information on Schuyler Reed. He was in the 1910 and 1920 Greene County census. He may be the son of Andrew Reed and Polly Carson.
Ken Thompson Apr 11 1997
Seeking anyone connected with Richard or George Thompson who lived in Ray in 1848, thier wives were believed to be Mildred and Nancy. Both were born before 1800. Also would appreciate info. from their H/H in the 1850/60 census. Any Thompson connected to E. Ky.
Kay Martin Apr 10 1997
I am looking for any/all descendants of Larkin Martin and wife Thurza Nash Baker who came to Greene Co., MO from Hopkins Co., KY in about 1847. Children's names: Mahala Jane, Nancy C., Sarah A., James D., John L., William, Julia A., Richard Davis, Benjamin, Eliza and Mary Virginia. Larkin Martin died/disappeared about 1851 and Thurza and her younger children moved to Howell Co., MO.
Freda P. Summar Apr 6 1997
Looking for any decendant of Frank, Henry, Charley, and other West's in Greene County. Researching all West's. Also Glover, Gilpin, Hiler, Melton,Willoby/Willoughby, and others.
Susan Ginnings Apr 6 1997
I am looking for information on the parents of Milam, born in Springfield March 23, 1873. Her father died either right before or right after she was born. Given names of her parents are unknown to anyone in the family. Her mother soon remarried to an "Uncle Alex" and they moved to Arkansas. Her mother died when she was 10-12 years old. Are there death records for 1872-1874 that might help?
Edna Clack Apr 2 1997
Searching for desc of Henry O'Bryant and wife Magga. Also, Jim D. Hood and wife Mary. They lived in Greene Co in 1904. Apparently, they had lived there for some time. Would appreciate any information no matter how small.
Marguerite Mason Mar 30 1997
Seeking desc of Bea Martin, daughter of Frank Brader, step-daughter of Mrs. Minta Catherine Rhodes/Rhoads, maiden name unknown. Minta had a foster (?) daughter named Ida May Moore. Ida May married first Guy King ca 1902. They were divorced; she married second, Frank Smith; third marriage to William. P. Mason in Lawrence Co, AR. I was told that Bea Martin's family were in the Springfield area by mid 1900s. Thanks!
Betty H. MINNICK Mar 30 1997
Samuel & Sarah M. (Smith) Piper migrated to Greene Co MO from Washington Co VA 1839: Children: George S. m/1856, Margaret Morrison; Mary E. m/1854, Wm F. Dunn; Theophilus C. m/1856, Elizabeth Ellison; Leonidas T. m/1866, Ola M. Pipkin; Harriet V. m/1859, James Dishman; Nancy A. m/1, 1861, Thomas V. Massey; m/2, John Brumfield; Margaret C. m/1863, Robert Love.
S. Sadowski Mar 28 1997
Seeking info on following who lived near Springfield MO in the latter 1800's: 1) Anna JoAnna Busby, orig. from Ireland; known daughter is Cynthia Ann Busby. 2) Cynthia Ann Busby who first married Unknown Clines/Klines who may have been a sheriff killed in the line of duty shortly after their marriage, abt. 1882. They had one daughter Frankie Ann Clines born 12/07/1883. Cynthia later married Jim Tillman and relocated to Oklahoma. 3) Unknown Clines/Klines who possibly died in young adulthood about 1883/4.

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