Harrison County Missouri Queries,
January - December 1999

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Surnames: SALMON FRANCIS DANIEL
Submitter: Dan Brennan ([email protected])
Date: 18 Dec 1999
URL: http://www.networksplus.net/drd/brennan.ged.html

I am looking for more info on the following family members: Martha Louella SALMON b 4 Nov 1871 in Harrison Co, Missouri; married Cyrus Henrick FRANCIS. Martha's parents believed to be Jacob SALMON b 1833 and Mary Ann DANIEL. My notes only states that Martha was the 6th child of Jacob and Mary Ann SALMON. Martha and Cyrus had a daughter Hazel FRANCIS born 12 July 1897, d 15 Nov 1982 Pattonsburg, Daviess Co, Missouri, burial at New Hope Cemetery, Harrison Co, Missouri. Hazel married 1]on 16 Aug 1916, divorced in 1938, Charles Everett "Peck" GARDNER son of John Henry GARDNER and Procena Alvina STITT. (Hazel and Peck are my ggrandparents.) 2]Virgil CARTER 3]Jess PLOWMAN I appreciate any help you can provide. Thanks, Dan

Surnames: MILLER TRIPP LONG
Submitter: Randy John Long ([email protected])
Date: 12 Dec 1999

Looking for information on my grandfather, Isaac Simon Leroy MILLER. Buried Morris Chapel Bethany, Missouri in Harrison County. Married to Sarah Ellen Elebeths TRIPP 1903. She was born in Eagleville, Missouri, Harrison County in 1886. My Mother Violet Marie MILLER was born in Bethany Missouri, Harrison County, November 30,1923. Married Robert Wayne LONG in Livingston County, Missouri in 1939. I'm looking for any family history on them in Harrison County so that I can back track to my great-great-grandparents.

Surnames: HART BANTA
Submitter: Gerri Nordell ([email protected])
Date: 9 Dec 1999

I am researching the family of John D.HART and his wife Mary Frances BANTA. John was born June 1858 and died in Harrison County in 1944. He was a district county judge from 1917-1926. He farmed about six miles north of Eaglesville, Harrison County. MO. Mary, born in 1859, died in Harrison County in July of 1896. I would like to know where this couple is buried and any information about their children. Thank you for any help you can provide.

Surnames: MERRIFIELD ARNOLD
Submitter: Margaret Merrifield Self ([email protected])
Date: 5 Dec 1999

I am searching for information re:the date and burial location of Sarah Ann MERRIFIELD ARNOLD. She married Rolly MERRIFIELD in Harrison Co. on June 17, 1856. Children: Linval, James, Rolla Jr. Rolla MERRIFIELD Sr. died in 1861. She married Thomas ARNOLD Dec. 3, 1877 in Harrison Co.

Surnames: KERNS BRIDGE CARRINGTON
Submitter: Glen R. Key ([email protected])
Date: 29 Nov 1999
URL: http://www.families.org/mytree.html

Need information on my ggrandfather, John W. KERNS; enlisted in Union army at Iowa City, Iowa, on Aug 18,1862, was discharged at Davenport, IA on Feb 12,1864; moved to farm north of Mt Moriah, Harrison Co. Married Jennie CARRINGTON. Had a daughter Myrtle KERNS, born October 29,1864, who married Oscar BRIDGE on March 22,1890. Then they all migrated to Chandler, Lincoln County, OK about 1892. Like to know ancestry of John W. Kerns, when and where? Appreciate any help

Surnames: DILLON FORD
Submitter: Nell Roberts ([email protected])
Date: 30 Nov 1999

I am trying to find the location and any information I can find on the following people: William Thomas DILLON (b. 1840-1855) Spouse: Julia Angeline FORD Dillon (b. same as William I guess) I know they were in Harrison County after their marriage of 12-9-1869 recorded in Bethany, Harrison, Missouri. Children: William Henry DILLON (b. June-26-1871, Gilman City, Harrison, Missouri) Elizabeth "Lizzie" DILLON (b. 1875) Aaron Hanks DILLON (b. 1877) Wesley Alton DILLON (b. 1879) Julie DILLON May DILLON Ford DILLON Albert DILLON If you have any information to share, please contact me. Thank you.

Surnames: BUNNEY BROOK THRASHER
Submitter: Doris Thrasher ([email protected])
Date: 21 Nov 1999

Frank BUNNEY b 24 Mar 1876, in Harrison County, Missouri, to Joseph BUNNEY and Mary S. BROOK (m 1 Apr 1857, Bellflower, Ill). Siblings of Frank are: John, Elmer, Ida (m Wm Harvey THRASHER), Laura (m "Unknown" SHOOK), Martha Belle (m Joseph THRASHER) and one unnamed sibling that we are still searching for. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you, Doris

Surnames: SEVIER FALLIS
Submitter: Allen D. Sevier ([email protected])
Date: 11 Nov 1999

I am searching for information about my great grandfather James A. SEVIER. I believe he was born in Kentucky, but lived in Harrison County Mo. where all his children and grandchildren were born. He had a cemetery lot in Bethany but it was moved due to land development north of Bethany across a river called Big Creek. His second wife's name was Edna FALLIS. Their children were James William, Annie, Joseph, and Charles. Joseph lived in St. Joseph, Mo. and had no children. Charles had two children, Jack and Irene. My grandfather, James William SEVIER 1862-1948 was born in Bethany Mo and was the sheriff there from 1898 till 1902. My father was Martin Joseph SEVIER,1888-1971.

Surnames: BANTA WARE HOWARD
Submitter: Gerri Nordell ([email protected])
Date: 08 Nov 1999

I am searching for information on the William Rice BANTA family. William, was born 1820 in KY. He married Eliza Ware, (born VA, 1820) in IL, July 23, 1846 and moved to Harrison County, MO from DeWitt County, Ill. William Rice BANTA died in 1861 and he is buried in Harrison County. They had at least six children. I am interested in time of Eliza's death and where they are buried and if any ancestors are living in the area. Eliza Ware BANTA was the aunt of my grandfather James Almond HOWARD of Douglas County, NE. Thank you for any help and for your concern.

Surnames: DERR ALLEN BANTA
Submitter: Lynne Gorden Howard ([email protected])
Date: 03 Nov 1999

I am looking for information regarding the parents and siblings of George W. DERR born November 7, 1841 in Ohio, died October 12, 1925 in Harrison County, MO., aka. George "Clint" DERR. He was married to (1) Serena ALLEN, born November 3, 1864, died 1885. (2) Amanda BANTA, married 1888, and died 1923. Serena's parents were Abel Willis ALLEN and Arabella DUNKERSON ALLEN. There is an ALLEN cemetery near Eagleville MO in Harrison CO.

Surnames: BLACKETER STAGGS BAKER
Submitter: Anne Pritchard ([email protected])
Date: 31 Oct 1999

Looking for information about Howell BLACKETER, 1813(?)-1887, who moved to Harrison County, MO before 1850 with wife Martha, 1815-1850, and children Henry, Thomas, Fielding, Nancy, Samuel, Harrison and Westly. Martha died in 1850. Her maiden name may have been STAGGS. She was born in Ohio. Howell married Lucretia BAKER after Martha's death and had 3 more children, Jacob, Granville, and July Ann. Howell was born in Mecklenburg, VA, lived in Mercer Co., KY and Parke Co, IN before settling in Harrison Co., MO. Interested in any BLACKETER/STAGG connections.

Surnames: DERR DORREL/DORRELL FISH
Submitter: Lynne Gorden Howard ([email protected])
Date: 30 Oct 1999

Greetings! I am looking for information regarding my grandmother's side of the family. They lived in Harrison County for over a century. In particular, I am looking for George DERR, father of Cora Bell DERR, mother of my grandmother, Nina Mae DORRELL FISH. Any information any one might also have about the DORRELL side of Nina's family would also be appreciated. Her father was Alonzo DORRELL, and his father, George DORRELL. Thanks much!

Surnames: SHIPLEY
Submitter: Judy Hunt ([email protected])
Date: 21 Oct 1999
I am looking for information on Elzie and Maggie SHIPLEY and their son Orville SHIPLEY. It would have been the late 1800's. I have an Illinois marriage license for Orville in 1906 and he lists his birthplace as Harrison County, Missouri

Surnames: CUMMINGS TOOMBS HENRY
Submitter: Ronni Bennett ([email protected])
Date: 20 Oct 1999

Samuel CUMMINGS b. 31 May 1844 in MO m. Mary E. TOOMBS 7 December 1865 in Harrison Co., MO and had a son (name unknown) January 1867, Harrison Co., MO. On the 1880 Census for same county this child does not show, but Cora Belle HENRY is listed as 2 years of age, b. MO and an orphan. Cora m. Leander A. (aka Lee) TOOMBS 18 Aug 1897. Mary E. TOOMBS was sister of Leander's father, George W. TOOMBS. I am seeking information on the CUMMINGS family, including burial site. They died in Harrison Co., MO; Samuel in 1907 and Mary in 1921. I would also like to know whether a court order was done adopting Cora HENRY and what may have happened to her parents. Since the courthouse burned down before she was born, are birth certificates available for the 1878 timeframe and where? Were marriage certificates required during the 1897 timeframe and if so where would I be able to locate them in Harrison Co?. TIA

Surnames: HAMILTON MILES
Submitter: Vesta Bowers ([email protected]
Date: 17 Oct 1999

Looking for children of George HAMILTON and Annie MILES. They were both born in Kentucky and were married at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Harrison Co. The children's names I have are Virgie, Richard, Cosa, James, Norman and Tressie but I have no birth dates. I believe all were born in Harrison Co. Thanks for any help.

Surnames: LARK KING
Submitter: Nancie O'Sullivan ([email protected])
Date: 16 Oct 1999

Christian Seigal LARK born in 1861, Harrison Co. Brothers: William b.1866 and John Henry b. 1868 Parents were John & Elizabeth KING LARK. Any information on this family appreciated. Searching for my LARK family which came from Germany to South Carolina in 1830's. They were William, Augustus and Charles LARK. Thank you kindly, Nancie SC

Surnames: HOLLIS CASTLE SCHMITZ
Submitter: Linda Evans ([email protected])
Date: 14 Oct 1999

HOLLIS, Mary Lucrecia, b. 8 Aug 1875 in Brookline, Harrison Co., MO. Father Samuel Martin HOLLIS and mother Mary Ellen CASTLE. Mary HOLLIS married William Henry SCHMITZ. Mary died in 1952 and is buried in Ray Co., Mo. Please help.

Surnames: GRAY ALLEN
Submitter: Janis Durfee ([email protected])
Date: 13 Oct 1999

GRAY, James and Polly (Mary) ALLEN, born abt 1810 in Kentucky. Moved between Harrison and Daviess Counties between 1850 and 1860. Polly may have died in Harrison County between 1856 and 1860. James married Mrs. Mary McDANIELS there in 1860. Children: Charles Monroe GRAY, Benjamin GRAY, Sarah GRAY, William GRAY, James Andrew GRAY, Elizabeth GRAY. Thanks for any help!!

Surnames: CRAWFORD
Submitter: Pat Smith ([email protected])
Date: 07 Oct 1999

Looking for burial place of Barbara (or Barbary)CRAWFORD, in the late 1800's. She was married to Oliver CRAWFORD and the daughter of Jesse and Mary IRELAND POE. Thank you

Surnames: CHRUMA
Submitter: Rebecca Thomas ([email protected])
Date: 04 Oct 1999

Looking for any information on the Jerry Arthur CHRUMA family that lived in the Ridgeway area, Harrison Co., 1940-1960's. This is my great-grandfather. He was born 2 Sep 1878 in Kansas and later moved his family to Missouri. Any in additional information such as names of family members or dates, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Surnames: WHITE JOYCE JOHNSON
Submitter: Gayle M. ([email protected])
Date: 03 Oct 1999

Andrew WHITE & Naomi (JOYCE) lived in Harrison Co. and their daughter Almeda married Abner JOHNSON. Their daughter Elizabeth Jane, was born 1 June 1880, and I found them living in White Oak Twp. that year. I think Abner's father was Moses JOHNSON. I found Andrew WHITE in the 1870 MO census. If anyone can connect to either of these families I would appreciate some info. The JOHNSON family moved to WA state sometime after 1888 or 1890. One of their sons was Grover JOHNSON.JOYCE

Surnames: MURPHY CARAWAY
Submitter: Sharon Murphey Worthey ([email protected])
Date: 02 Oct 1999

James MURPHY married Nance E (unknown) in Butler, Harrison MO in approx 1871 and had a son, Ferdinand (went by Fred), born in Butler in 1872. I understand that the courthouse burned in 1874, and I assume that's where all the records would have been kept. Fred is my gg-grandfather and has proven to be very elusive. He married Ida Caraway of Gentry Co, MO sometime before 1897 and settled in Pattonsburg, Daviess Co, MO. Anyone have any clues or know to where I might track the birth or marriage records? Thanks!!

Surnames: CLUTTER KIGLEY LAMPHEAR
Submitter:Sharon Knight ([email protected])
Date: 29 Sep 1999

I have information that my Grandmother Rosa CLUTTER LAMPHEAR was born in 1871 at Bethany MO to Jackson CLUTTER and Mary Ann KIGLEY. I am looking for information concerning where Jackson and Mary Ann were from and when they were born. Also my GGrandfather George A Lanphear died in Hummansville, MO 5 Dec 1936. I am trying to find out where he was buried. Thank you for any help you can give me.

Surnames:PILCHER
Submitter: Betty Pilcher-Freas ([email protected])
Date: 27 Sep 1999

I am in search of information on my grandparents, Stephen PILCHER and Emma KERNS. Last known address was Melbourne (Harrison County), Mo. Emma passed on in 1944. (Stephen's death date unknown.) They had the following children: Francis, Harry, Esther, Ruth, Carl and Walter, (my father). We lived in Melbourne until 1948 when we moved to Illinois. Walter married Letha WILINSON and two children were born, William (Bill) and Betty. Any information on the PILCHER/KERNS families would be helpful.

Surnames:WYATT YODER OVERTON POLLARD DAVENPORT ELDER
Submitter:Pixie Beaver ([email protected])
Date:25 Sep 1999

Albert Monroe WYATT 1864-1924 married Etta Sophie SMITH 1868-1933. Their children were my great grandmother, Mary Alice WYATT 1888-1970 married to Henry Edwin YODER; Oscar Freeman WYATT 1890-1911; Hallie Artie WYATT 1892-1989 married to Orville OVERTON, Jennie WYATT married to Robert HADLEY; Paul WYATT; R.L. WYATT; Nona WYATT ELDER; Susan WYATT POLLARD; and Lillian WYATT DAVENPORT. If you are connected to this family in any way I would like to exchange information with you. I have several older photos of this family that I would be willing to make copies of and share with descendents of these people. Most of them lived and died in Cainsville and surrounding areas of Harrison Co.

Surnames:DUNAGAN KING WILCOX
Submitter:Sue Berry ([email protected])
Date: 13 Sep 1999

I'm looking for Allen Russell DUNAGAN who married Elizabeth KING. The closest I've come to finding them is that she reportedly was buried in Wheeler Cemetery in Harrison County, Missouri. I would appreciate any information anyone may have on this couple. I need marriage dates, obituaries, etc. Thanks so much, Sue Berry

Surnames:CLARK MERANDA
Submitter:Linda Steinke ([email protected])
Date:11 Sep 1999

I'm looking for information on a James and Martha A. CLARK who were in Harrison County in the 1860 census, Dallas Township. I descend from their daughter Elizabeth who married George MERANDA in Scott County, Indiana. I believe they were in Harrison County at one time, also, as my great-grandmother Amanda may have been born there from some records I have located. There is an older George MERANDA in the county that was a half-uncle to my George.

Surnames:DICKINSON
Submitter: De Ackerson ([email protected])
Date: 10 Sep 1999

My grandfather Olin DICKINSON was born in Bethany, Missouri 17 Dec 1869. His parents were Avander Valette DICKINSON & Sarah (BRIGGS). They lived there from 1867 until they moved to Michigan in about 1873. I would like to know how to get birth records, census reports etc to document their stay in Missouri.

Surnames:SALMON
Submitter: Janet Anderson ([email protected])
Date: 07 Sep 1999

My great grandfather Nelson SALMON lived in Happy Valley, Harrison Co. and enlisted into the 23rd Volunteer Missouri Infantry along with 3 brothers. I have written to NARA and they have advised me that they have "pension" information on all four. Because of the cost I can only get my grandfather's, Nelson's, information. If anyone is interested in Marion C., Burton or James SALMON let me know and I will give you the file numbers. The cost is $10.00 if you order any. Janet in Oregon

Surnames:DAVIDSON EDGELL
Submitter:Garland W. Edgell ([email protected])
Date: 05 Sep 1999

I am looking for anyone who has information on the family of Eldon DAVIDSON who married Elizabeth EDGELL and raised a family in Harrison County ca. 1890 - 1920's. Children were: Frank, Bessie, Dean, Jessie, Walton, Margaret. Garland Edgell

Surnames:CROSS
Submitter: Paul W. Burton ([email protected])
Date:03 Sep 1999

I am searching for anybody who might know something about Wiley CROSS. He was from Gilman City, MO. and was in WWII with my father, Henry L. ("H.L.") BURTON, Jr. My understanding is that Mr. CROSS is deceased as is my father. Trying to ascertain my father's military experiences.

Surnames:BARTELS SUTTON
Submitter: B. Adams [email protected])
Date: 01 Sep 1999

Will M. Prather please contact me by email again? I have tried to contact her at her email address to no avail. It was concerning Anna BARTELS SUTTON who married one of my SUTTONS in Harrison County, Missouri.

Surnames:KAMPMAN SINDERSON SMITH
Submitter Carolyn Smith ([email protected])
Date: 29 Aug 1999

Will the person who sent a message regarding the Henry Dwight Smith obit. please write. Message was lost. Mentioned Kampman and Sinderson surnames.

Surnames: CHAPMAN CHOAT HUFFMAN
Submitter: Daniel R. Hoffman ([email protected])
Date: 07 Aug 1999

Searching for Nancy HUFFMAN b. 9-7-1840 Greene Co. IN, d. 11-6-1920 Ridgeway, MO. Married Joseph CHAPMAN b. abt 1840. Married abt 1860 in IN. He d. Apr 1877 in IL. She then married John E. CHOATE 4-18-1887 in Harrison Co. and he d. 8-3-1908 in Eagleville. Children Andrew J. CHAPMAN b. 4-1-1871, Richard "Dick" CHAPMAN b. abt 1865, Lula CHAPMAN b. 7-23-1868, Loraine CHAPMAN b. abt 1864.

Surnames: CHAPMAN HOBBS
Submitter: Daniel R. Hoffman ([email protected])
Date: 07 Aug 1999

Searching for info on Andrew J. CHAPMAN b 4-1-1871 in IL, d 2-20-1956 in Bethany, Harrison Co., MO. Married Alice Rosella HOBBS 12-23-1890. She was born 9-14-1872 in Eagleville., d 1-2-1952. Children Earl b. abt 1892, Ira Birdine b. 4-2-1893, Ruby b. abt 1893, Leland b. abt 1894, Jennie b. abt 1895, Lorana b. 3-1897. Married Elgin HICKMAN. Children of Elgin HICKMAN and Lorana: Juanita, Hazel, Dorothy b a. 1918, Thelma, Deloris, LeRoy & Garvin. Dorothy HICKMAN m. Lawton Wayne ROBERTS. Jennie CHAPMAN m Harold F. EVANS who died in St. Joseph 12-19-1970, son Kenneth EVANS. Ira Birdine CHAPMAN m Gladys ANDERSON and had son Lawrence Neil CHAPMAN. Ira died 5-23-1935 in Veterans Hosp. Leavenworth, KS.

Surnames: MITCHELL CORBIN
Submitter: Helen Helman ([email protected])
Date: 02 Aug 1999

Looking for info from 1880 Census concerning ggfather Joseph R. MITCHELL. He died Mar. 11, 1881. Was married to Almeda CORBIN Oct. 24, 1872 in Bethany, Harrison Co., MO. Info sent to me earlier listed her and 3 children with her father in 1880 Census. Is Joseph R. MITCHELL listed, also? Thank you for your help.

Surnames: PRATHER ARNOLD CRAFT
Submitter: Mildred Prather ([email protected])
Date: 01 Aug 1999

Wish to contact anyone with knowledge of Thomas Jefferson PRATHER or his descendants: Thomas Jefferson PRATHER (1848 Fulton Co., IL - 1898 Harrison Co., MO). m1. Sarah J. LOUDERBACK (1851 IL - ?) (a) Sherman PRATHER (1869 IL - 1898 Schuyler Co., IL). (b) Dora Bell PRATHER (1871 - 1958), m. Emory KEHR, children: Howard, Inez, Nellie m2. Lottie ARNOLD (1847 MO - ?). (c) Sarah Jane (1875-1958), m. George BOYLES, children: Alvin, Marie, Bessie, Ralph. (d) Joseph R. PRATHER (1977-1956), m. Rena CUTSHAW, children: Lola, Blanche, Goldie, Hazel, Edith, Elmer, Marguerite. (e) Carrie Marie PRATHER (1880 - ), m. Alonzo MITCHELL, children: Lora, Lee. (f) Reason "Reese" PRATHER (1882 MO - 1906?). m3. Sarah Isabelle CRAFT (1858-1893) (g) Jessie Valentine PRATHER (1883 MO - 1958), m. Mamie SMITH, children: Lucille, Isabelle, Gordon, Opal. (h) Darius PRATHER (1885 MO - 1952), m. Nellie McCLAIN, child: John Lyal. (i) Nora Elizabeth (1886-1940), m. Thomas BELLES, children: Mary Elizabeth, Bobby. (j) Mary Edna PRATHER (1889-1970), m. George McCORMICK, children: Carl, Marguerite. (k) Robert Lee PRATHER (1891-1969 Harrison Co., MO), m. Phoebe E. NICKERSON (1893 Harrison Co., MO - 1989 Harrison Co., MO), children: Orville, Katharine, Robert, Lucille, Karl, Phyllis.

Surnames: PRATHER ROOK HOPKINS
Submitter: Mildred Prather ([email protected])
Date: 01 Aug 1999

Seeking information on Mary PRATHER, Aaron ROOK & Henry BARTLES and their descendants: Mary PRATHER (1845 Fulton Co., IL - 1913 Harrison Co., MO), m1. Aaron ROOK (1864 IL - ?). (a) Sarah C. ROOK (1865 IL - . (b) William F. ROOK (1868 IL - ), child: Carmie. Mary PRATHER m2. Henry BARTLES (1839 IL - 1927 prob Harrison Co., MO). Ch: (c) Anna BARTLES (1871 IL - 1954 IA), m. ____ HASLEY. (d) Emerald BARTLES (1873 MO - . (e) Charles E. BARTLES (1875 MO - . (f) Joseph O. BARTLES (1877 MO - 1965, bur Harrison Co., MO), m1. Bertha A. ____ (1877 - bur. 1918 Harrison Co., MO), m2. Jennie A. ____ (1878 - bur. 1966 Harrison Co., MO). (g) Herbert Lester BARTLES (1883 Harrison Co., MO - 1954 KS), m. Mary May HOPKINS (1885 Harrison Co., MO - 1954 Anderson Co., KS), children: Juanita, Wayne, Lyle. (h) Pearl BARTLES (1885 - lived Lake View, OH), m. ____ FOLLMER.

Surnames: RODGERS NEAL BENNETT
Submitter: Mildred Prather ([email protected] )
Date: 01 Aug 1999
Wish to correspond with anyone who has knowledge of Simon RODGERS & Malinda PRATHER and their descendants: Simon RODGERS (1834 IL - 1920 KS) m. Malinda PRATHER (1842 Fulton Co. IL-1912 Harrison Co., MO). Children: (a) Mary Matilda RODGERS (1861 IL - ?), m. Frank LEWIS (b) Marilla RODGERS (1863 IL - 1935 KS), m. William NEAL. (c) William E. RODGERS (1866 Harrison Co., MO - 1946 Harrison Co., MO), m. Malinda "Lilly" BENNETT (1884 - bur 1924 Harrison Co., MO), children: Grace, Russel, Milton, Marvin, Roger. (d) Caroline RODGERS (1869 MO - ? OK).

Surnames: SAFFER DILLON MADISON
Submitter: Mildred Prather ([email protected])
Date: 01 Aug 1999

Wish to contact anyone with knowledge of James E. SAFFER & Louisa PRATHER and their descendants: James E. SAFFER (1822 IN - 1888 Harrison Co. MO), m. Louisa PRATHER (1831 Fulton Co., IL - 1912 Harrison Co. MO) (a) Sarah C. SAFFER (1850 Fulton Co., IL - 1872 MO), m. Nathan Green DILLON, children: William W., Jimmie. (b) Albert B. SAFFER (1852 Fulton Co., IL - 1872 Harrison Co., MO). (c) Dica Ellen SAFFER (1850 Fulton Co., IL - 1923 Gentry Co., MO), m. Nathan Green DILLON (d. 1873 Harrison Co., MO), children: Emma B., Jessie B., Bessie, Fred, Thomas, Grace. (d) James Riley SAFFER (1857 Fulton Co., IL - ? prob Osborne Co., KS), m. Sarah E. ???, children: Etta, Martha, Dora, Nathan, Bessie. (e) Emma J. SAFFER (1859 Fulton Co., IL - ?), m. James DILLON. (f) George William SAFFER (1860 Fulton Co., IL - ?). (g) Molly Bell SAFFER (1865 Fulton Co., IL - 1952 ?), m. Marion Isaac MILLER. (h) Fannie E. SAFFER (1868 Harrison Co., MO - 1921 Harrison Co., MO). (i) Etta Susanna SAFFER (1870 Harrison Co., MO - 1848 Harrison Co., MO), m. George CLARK. (j) Charles O. SAFFER (1873 Harrison Co., MO - 1962 Harrison Co., MO), m. Mattie MADISON (bur 1953 Harrison Co., MO).

Surnames: PRATHER SACKMAN NASH
Submitter: Mildred Prather ([email protected])
Date: 01 Aug 1999

Seeking information on Riley PRATHER & Matilda SACKMAN or any of their descendants: Riley PRATHER (1836 Fulton Co., IL - 1907 Harrison Co., MO) m. Matilda SACKMAN (1837 IL - 1896 Harrison Co., MO). Children: (a) Thomas J. PRATHER (1860 Schuyler Co., IL - 1948 OR), m. Selma Elnora NASH (1870 Harrison Co. MO - 1937 OR), children: Julia E., Addie M., Clara E., Henry A. (b) Sylvanis PRATHER ( 1862 Schuyler Co., IL - 1916 Harrison Co., MO), m. Nettie Bell REED (1880 - 1958 Harrison Co., MO), children: Cecil L. & Lester C. (c) Julia Ann PRATHER (1865 Schuyler Co., IL - 1896 Harrison Co., MO). (d) William S. PRATHER (1866 Harrison Co., MO - 1922 Kearney Co., KS), m. Rosa Lee BUSH (1871 Gentry Co., MO - 1940 Kearney Co., KS), children: Theodore, Lawrence, Vasie Mae, Hazel, Gladys. (e) Albert Ross PRATHER (1870 Harrison Co., MO - 1949 KS), m. Elizabeth A. DOANE (1875 KS - 1949 KS), children: Cecil, Cyril, Lloyd, Ira, Randall, David, Ralph. (f) Elmer PRATHER (1872 Harrison Co., MO - 1949 Harrison Co. MO). (g) Sherman B. PRATHER (1875 Harrison Co. MO - 1941 KS), m. Rodantha I. GLASGOW (1877 IA - 1941 KS), children: Floyd, Hettie M., Romie, Ellen.

Surnames: PRATHER MADISON STIGLEMAN
Submitter: Mildred Prather ([email protected])
Date: 01 Aug 1999

Seeking information on William PRATHER & Nancy MADISON and their descendants: William PRATHER (1850 Fulton Co., IL - 1894 Harrison Co., MO), m. Nancy MADISON (1855 Hancock Co., IN - 1911 Custer Co., OK.) Children: (a) Charles PRATHER (1879 Harrison Co MO - (b) Louisa Jane PRATHER (1877 Harrison Co., MO - 1895 Harrison Co., MO) (c) John Wesley PRATHER ( 1879 - 1946 OR) (d) Fred P. PRATHER (1883 Joplin, MO - 1952 Kay Co., OK), m. Gladys Mae STIGLEMAN (e) Martha Ella PRATHER (1885 Harrison Co., MO - 1954 Canada,) m. Frank COLE (f) Geronia B. PRATHER (1887 Harrison Co., MO - 1902 OK) (g) Grace PRATHER (h) Albert C. PRATHER (1893 Harrison Co., MO - 1950 Canada), m. Alice SUMNER (i) Mary Ruth PRATHER (1895 Harrison Co., MO - 1963 RI), m. Elphage R. ROBERT

Surnames: BUNYARD SUTTON BARTELS GILLESPIE SPRINGMEIR
Submitter: Brooke Adams ([email protected])
Date: 30 Jul 1999

Looking for any information about Sarah (Sadie) SUTTON who married William BUNYARD 22 Aug 1891 in Harrison County. Also looking for information about William "Lot" SUTTON who married Malissa SPRINGMEIR 5 April 1873 in Harrison County; Hannah A. SUTTON who married William H.H. GILLESPIE 18 December 1868; Abraham (Link) SUTTON who married Anna M. BARTELS; and John Harry SUTTON. These people were children of Benjamin and Rachel IMES SUTTON. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Please email me and I will answer all replys.

Surnames: FLIN PAINE
Submitter: Sharon Marsonette ([email protected])
Date: 26 Jul 1999

1860 Harrison County, Bethany Township. I have Nathaniel P. FLINN b. 1826, Illinois; wife, Sarah E. Listed with children: Alice, Albert, John, Martha, Ella, Davis(?); and his mother Electa PAINE; brother, Peter. Electa married John FLIN in Edwards Co, Illinois. Electa and John had 12 children. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: ELLINGTON HALL SHANNON
Submitter: Helen Pate Ross ([email protected])
Date: 22 Jul 1999

When did Isaac ELLINGTON die? Still alive in 1880. Where is he buried? How are the ELLINGTONS related to the SHANNONS? Also interested in anyone researching the Joel HALL family or any of the ELLINGTONS in Harrison Co MO.

Surnames: PITEZEL BROTHERS SHAW
Submitter: Debbie Pitezel ([email protected])
Date: 15 Jul 1999

Searching for any PITEZELS in Harrison County, MO. Family of Joseph PITEZEL and his children were living here in mid 1800s. One daughter married into SHAW family; a son married into the BROTHERS family.

Surnames: MORGAN
Submitter: Jean Morrison ([email protected])
Date: 14 Jul 1999

I am searching for information about the MORGAN families that lived in Harrison Co. in the mid 1800's. I find Daniel MORGAN b. ca. 1815 in TN; William MORGAN b. ca. 1820 in TN; Isaac MORGAN b. ca. 1830 in TN; and Jincy MORGAN b. ca. 1837 in TN. All appear in the 1860-1870 censuses for Harrison Co. I have found that Jincy's father was born in VA. I cannot place this family. Can you?

Surnames: CAIN BOOTH
Submitter: Lee A. Rau ([email protected])
Date: 11 Jul 1999

I am searching for information concerning Elijah CAIN and Susan BOOTH. They were born respectively in 1865 and 1868, probably in or around Cainsville, Missouri. At the time they were married both lived in or around Cainsville and then moved to Westboro, Missouri.

Surnames: DUNAGAN KING
Submitter: Gayle Drotar ([email protected])
Date: 09 Jul 1999

I am looking for any information regarding my great-great grandparents. My 2nd great-grandfather, Allen Russell DUNAGAN (1843-1912) married Elizabeth KING (d 1861). He then re-married, to Rachel KING (1851-1930) on 8/22/1869. Allen had a son, John H. DUNAGAN (d 1919). There may have been several other children. Any information is greatly appreciated.

Surnames: VANCE BRUNER BARCUS LEE
Submitter: Kelly Deckard [email protected])
Date: 05 Jul 1999

April 25,1868 was when my grandfather, Levi VANCE, married Minerva I. BRUNER in Logan Co. Ill. They then moved to Harrison Co., Mo. Levi & Minerva had a daughter, Ada VANCE, b.July 23,1876. Minerva died at Ridgeway, Harrison Co., Mo. in 1877. Levi went on to marry Lydia C. BARCUS, March 4, 1880. They had a son, John W. VANCE, April 19, 1881. Lydia also died in Ridgeway, Harrison Co., and Levi next married Mary E. LEE in 1885, who died April 13, 1889.
Please contact me if you have any info. on these people.

Surnames: MILLER
Submitter: Emma Thayer ([email protected])
Date: 30 Jun 1999

Looking for information on Joseph MILLER, shown on the 1870 census of Harrison County MO., living in Bethany Twnsp. The census shows he was 44 years old and b. in Illinois. His trade was a plasterer. His wife was Mary, age 40, b. Ohio. Children were Julie, age 20, b. IL; John, 13, b. IL; and the other children, all born in Mo, were George 11, Senova 9, Edward 7, Mary 5 and Fred 2. I am researching my Miller line and think he might be connected. Would Like to correspond with and exchange info with anyone having any info on this Joseph MILLER.

Surnames: MITCHELL JONES
Submitter: Richard Jones ([email protected])
Date: 30 Jun 1999

MITCHELL,James M., is my ggg grandfather. His daughter, Anne Elizabeth, would be my gg grandmother who married David JONES in 1863 in Bethany Mo. His father was John Stoner JONES. I don't know if he lived in Harrison County at any time or not. I am looking for any information on the MITCHELL and JONES family that might be related.

Surnames: GUSEWELLE WELDEN
Submitter: Douglas Scott ([email protected])
Date: 26 Jun 1999
URL: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/s/c/o/Douglas-A-Scott/

I am researching the GUSEWELLE and WELDEN families in Harrison County, centering in Gilman City and Blue Ridge. My great-grandparents were Frederick Eli GUSEWELLE and Maude Alice WELDEN of Gilman City. I am very interested in research on families who married into these surnames.

Surnames: DORREL DORRELL ARNOLD
Submitter: Melinda Elmore ([email protected])
Date: 25 Jun 1999

Redman DORRELL b. 1794, married Elizabeth MOUNT. Redman DORRELL died in 1859 in Harrison Co, MO. Redman and Elizabeth had 13 children, including WHITFIELD DORREL b. 1835 who married Joanna ARNOLD. Looking for info about Whitfield DORREL and his children. Any help appreciated. Melinda

Surnames: BARCUS VANCE
Submitter: Kelly Deckard ([email protected])
Date: 25 Jun 1999

Looking for info. on Manerva I. BARCUS, d.1877, Ridgeway, Harrison Co, Mo., & her sister, Lydia C.BARCUS, d. 1882, also in Ridgeway, Mo. They had a brother, A. D. BARCUS, who lived in Bethany, Harrison Co, Mo. in 1928.

Surnames: READMAN GORDON
Submitter: Juanita Beagley ([email protected])
Date: 24 Jun 1999

Seeking information on James H. READMAN and wife Elizabeth GORDON. Need death dates, around 1890-1900. They lived in Akron area of Harrison Co.

Surnames: VANCE
Submitter: Kelly Deckard ([email protected])
Date: 24 Jun 1999

My gr-grandfather Levi VANCE lived in Harrison Co. around 1870. Any info on him would be appreciated. Many Thanks, Kelly Deckard

Surnames: MITCHELL CORBIN TIMMONS
Submitter: H. Helman ([email protected])
Date: 21 Jun 1999

Ggrandfather Joseph R. MITCHELL married ggmother Almeda Catherine CORBIN Oct. 24, 1872 in Bethany, Harrison Co., MO. Soon afterward they left for California. From where, when, and how did they travel? Almeda CORBIN'S father, my gggfather Victor Perry CORBIN, I believe, was buried in Bethany, Harrison Co., MO. Is his wife, my gggmother Sarah A. TIMMONS buried there also? Which cemetery? Any information would be most helpful.

Surnames: HICKS
Submitter: Thomas Jones ([email protected])
Date: 21 Jun 1999
URL: http://www.syix.com/toad

I am looking for any information on my great-great grandparents Alfred & Christina HICKS. They lived in Clay Township, Harrison County from about the late 1850's to late 1870's. Children were Polly; Mahala; Hannah; Alfred B.; Lucinda; John; Thomas; and Nancy. Thomas, (my great-grand father), married Matilda, (last name may have been MAINS), about 1870 in Harrison County. Any info on the HICKS family will be most helpful.

Surnames: STANFORD
Submitter: Hollis Stanford ([email protected])
Date: 18 Jun 1999

I'm looking for information on Laura STANFORD. Her dad, William M. STANFORD, was on the 1880 Harrison Co census at Trail Creek with wife Nancy J. and six sons..If you have any information on Laura STANFORD, I would appreciate anything. The rest of the family was in OK territory in 1900, except Laura.

Surnames: REYNOLDS NEWMAN
Submitter: James L. Lowary ([email protected])
Date: 15 Jun 1999
URL: http://www.lowary.org

Looking for decendents of Tefronia REYNOLDS. Her parents were Edward and Lucinda (Cindy) REYNOLDS. They met and married in Indiana and their children were: Berry REYNOLDS, died when young; Jobe REYNOLDS; Tefronia REYNOLDS; (boy) REYNOLDS, died when young. Edward and his family were last heard from in Mt. Moriah, Missouri, and he and Cindy had one son buried in Mt. Moriah, Harrison Co., MO. While there, his brother-inlaw and sister lived there for a short time, also, Edward and Sarah Ann REYNOLDS NEWMAN. They left the area (family stories have it) because of bushwhackers who robbed them blind after the Civil War, and moved on to Hancock, Co., IL.

Surnames: ROBERTSON RILEY
Submitter: Kathy Kitchen ([email protected])
Date: 14 Jun 1999

I am looking for any information on my great-grandfather Oscar Carl ROBERTSON. He married Bertha May RILEY. They lived in Harrison County.

Surnames: BUNTIN
Submitter: Larry Buntin ([email protected])
Date: 13 Jun 1999

Looking for anyone with information on Greenberry BUNTIN. He is the father of Jessie BUNTIN (b.1892, d.1962) of Ridgeway, MO in Harrison County. I am a grandson of Harold BUNTIN (b.1920, d. 1954) who is the son of Jessie. Any iformation on the BUNTINS of Harrison County would be appreciated. Also, could anyone tell me the location of the BUNTIN cemetery?

Surnames: HILL
Submitter: Blake Hill ([email protected])
Date: 06 Jun 1999

I am looking for a William HILL who was married to Martha Ellen HILL (PRATHER). They lived in Harrison County, Missouri for many years. I have a birth certificate from 1883 when they had their son, Louis HILL, September 4, 1883. They had several other children ....Charles Martin HILL, my grandfather, was born in 1877 in Eagleville in Harrison County. I believe they had 8 children: Ed, Louis, Frank, Charles, Fannie, Pearl, Hannah, and Jess...I am looking for any document I can find that can place the Hill family there ...I have Louis' birth certificate fromm 1883, but nothing else. I know William HILL was born in 1842 and his dad's name might be Benjamin. contact me at [email protected]

Surnames: NEAL CARSON GARNER
Submitter: Dorla Stork ([email protected])
Date: 03 Jun 1999

I am looking for descendents of Mary CARSON NEAL and Samuel NEAL. They were married in Bethany,Harrison Co. January 1, 1883. She was the daughter of Charles W. CARSON and Nancy GARNER CARSON.

Surnames: FLINT RHODES
Submitter: Karon Redman ([email protected])
Date: 03 Jun 1999

Allen RHODES m. Maria L FLINT in Harrison County, Missouri, (year unknown), according to a book entitled "History of Umatilla County". Maria was the daughter of George FLINT. Any information about these two families would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!!

Surnames: ROMESBERG ROMESBURG ROMESPERGER
Submitter: Carol Randall ([email protected])
Date: 03 Jun 1999

Researching all ROMESBURG families of Harrison Co. Spelling variations used by this family are: RAMSBERG, RAMSBURG, RAMSBURGH, RAMSPERGER, REMSBERG, REMSBURG, RIEMENSPERGER, ROMESBERG, ROMESBERGER, ROMESPERGER, ROMESBURG, ROMESBURGER, ROOMSBURG, etc.

Surnames: ROSS MEEK
Submitter: Ella May Floren ([email protected])
Date: 23 May 1999

ROSS, Ella Iva; born June 11, 1877 in Bethany, Harrison Co., Missouri. This is my grandmother and I would like information on her mother and father and who they were and where they came from. Ella married Walter E. MEEK (my grandfather)September 20, 1899 in Buchanan, St. Joseph Co., Missouri

Surnames: STALLSWORTH CRAWLEY
Submitter: Ivan K. Steinke ([email protected])
Date: 22 May 1999

I am a great-grandson of Alice Lillie STALLSWORTH, born at Cainsville, June 26, 1883. I am looking for information about her early life. She was the daughter of Jesse and Mary Jane (CRAWLEY) STALLSWORTH. If you can help me I would greatly appreciate it.

Surnames: DAVIS HALL
Submitter: Pat Turner (wagers2msn.com)
Date: 10 May 1999

Phillip DAVIS was born 1815/1820 either in KY., MO., or other. He married Mary Hall in 1847 in Harrison Co. MO. Does anyone connect to this Phillip or anywhere near him? Can anyone tell me if there was an actual marriage license issued for 1847? I would appreciate any help.

Surnames: PACKARD WIDOWS
Submitter: Karen Beard ([email protected])
Date: 09 May 1999

I am looking for information related to Solomon PACKARD born July 8, 1850, died Nov. 30, 1916. He married Sarah Ann COLLINS Aug. 23, 1877. They had four children, Margret, Ella, Leroy and Ina Ann PACKARD. All were born in Bethany, Harrison County, Mo. Ina Ann PACKARD married William Sherman WIDOWS June 12, 1907.
Solomon was the son of James G. and Caroline BACON PACKARD.
Any information on this line of PACKARD's or WIDOWS would be very much appreciated.

Surnames: FLEMING
Submitter: Judy Johnson ([email protected])
Date: 09 May 1999

Seeking info on family of Asa FLEMING, which moved to Bethany, Harrison Co., in abt. 1850; moved to Iowa abt. 1865. Had known children Martha (1846-1910)and Charles. Do not know wife or when/where she died, but suspect in Bethany. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Please e-mail directly.

Surnames: LUELLEN EDWARDS
Submitter: Connie L. Keller ([email protected])
Date: 08 May 1999

Newton H. LUELLEN, my great grandfather, was born in either August or October 26, 1868 near Bethany in Harrison County, Missouri. He was married to Christina Belle MORGAN, November 20, 1890 in Harrison County. Christina Belle MORGAN was born on June 10, 1869 in Harrison County. Their four children were Jessie, Joseph, Lula and my grandfather, Clarence. Newton had two brothers, Oliver and Sam and one sister, Annie Edwards. In 1900 he moved with his family to Garfield County, Oklahoma and in 1901 to Woodward County where he lived in the Enterprise community. In 1912 he moved to south Missouri and returned after four years to the Enterprise community. I am looking for a family connection in the Missouri area or more information on my LUELLEN family.

Surnames: WESTLAKE LUNDY MAXSON
Submitter: Bruce Wolff ([email protected])
Date: 03 May 1999

Looking For information on a George WESTLAKE who moved to Harrison county between 1850 and his death in 1870. After his first wife Tamar LUNDY died he married Mary

Surnames: LITTLE HUDSON HART
Submitter: Sharon Orlowski ([email protected])
Date: 04 May 1999

I am looking for any information on Jacob LITTLE b. 27 Oct 1850, d. 14 Jan 1941; m. Rebecca ATTERBURY b. 16 Jun 1844, d. 24 May 1927. They are both buried at Springer Cemetery in Harrison Co. They had at least two children. Izora b. 23 Oct 1874, d. 30 Dec 1952 and married Erastus GRIFFIN. Both are buried in Springer Cemetery.
The other child that I know about is my great grandfather John LITTLE d. 1936 and married Rosa Belle Brown. They are also buried in Springer Cemetery. They had four children: Jake, Dorothy, Nona and my grandfather Cloyd. Cloyd was born in Harrison Co. and married Sylvia O. HUDSON b. in Harrison Co. MO. Sylvia's parents were Hardin C.S. HUDSON and Sarah E. HART. The Hudsons buried at Cat Creek Cemetery are all related to her. Cloyd and Sylvia had 8 children: Raymond, Lola Mae, John, Marvin, Wilford, Sarah, Chloe (who died a few weeks after she was born) and Larry.

Surnames: BRITTAIN STANLEY WILSON
Submitter: Rose Whitworth ([email protected])
Date: 04 May 1999

J.A. BRITTAIN was interred in Ridgeway, MO. in 1906. He had resided in the Ridgeway area from the late 1850's until 1880. He had one son, Orlando BRITTAIN. His wife was named Sarah. The family migrated from Indiana to Missouri. Then the family moved to Kansas until his death. In the 1870 census a family by the name of Andrew STANLEY was living on one side and WILSON on the other. By old correspondence it appears that these families are related and were all from Indiana. Does anyone have information on any of these families? I am trying to come up with the maiden name of the wife of J. A. Brittain.

Surnames: HANCOCK MOSS
Submitter: Lester Phelps ([email protected])
Date: 04 May 1999

HANCOCK, Ora Basil, born ca. 1901, died 1966 in Mt.Moriah, Harrison Co. MO. Married MOSS, Ruth Ilene, born 1905, Harrison Co. MO; died in 1971. Need name of parents of Ora and his place of birth.

Surnames: JOHNSON MILLER
Submitter: Pam Webb ([email protected])
Date: 03 May 1999

I am looking for information on William B. GILLESPIE b. 13 Feb 1811 in OH/VA; dcd. 16 Sept 1892 in Harrison Co.,Mo. He married Rhoda MILLER abt. 1836/38. They had the following known children: Francis Marion; Nancy; William Henry Harrison; Zacariah Taylor (ggf); Winfield Scott, and Andrew J.(or I). Any help is appreciated. Pam Webb

Surnames: CASSADAY/ CASADY STALLSWORTH ZIMMERMAN
Submitter: C Crump ([email protected])
Date: 22 Apr 1999

Looking for a Thomas CASSADAY (sp. also CASADY or CASADA). Thomas' wife was Elizabeth. They were near Cainsville from about 1860 to 1875. Thomas and Elizabeth separated because of religion. Their daughter married John Thomas STALLSWORTH of Harrison County. Their son Adam m. Fanny MARSHALL. They also had a daughter who m. a William BUNNY. The 1870 census of Harrison County has Thomas CASSADAY and his grandson Joseph BUNNY living with William and Lucinda ZIMMERMAN. I know that Lucinda was kin to the STALLSWORTHS. Is it possible they had a connection to the CASSADAYS also?

Surnames: RUFF ROUGH MOSS
Submitter: Judie Ruff ([email protected])
Date: 16 Apr 1999

RUFF, George Washington married Narcissus Cora Bell MOSS on 1 July 1894 in Grant, MO. He is my husband's grandfather. George and Cora raised a large family, with many of the children being born in Mt. Moriah from 1909 to abt. 1914. Researching George W. RUFF, and his father, John ROUGH of Bethany, MO. John Rough came from England and died on 19 April 1892 in Bethany. It appears the family was located in Harrison County for many years. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Willing to share information.

Surnames: BLAKESLEY, UMA, OMER, SPARKS, BROGAN
Submitter: Eula Blakesley ([email protected])
Date: 11 Apr 1999

Searching for BLAKESLEY, OMER, UMA, SPARKS. Josef and Veronika STRANSKY OMER came from Prague, Bohemia to Harrison Co. Mo. Their Daughter Emma married Courtland Harris BLAKESLEY. Any help appreciated.

Surnames: FRAZIER SLATER TRACY
Submitter: Kent Myrick ([email protected])
Date: 10 Apr 1999

Seeking descendants of Roscoe and Della May (FRAZIER) SLATER, who lived in Harrison Co., MO in 1920 (formerly of Daviess Co., MO). Known children Leeta and Iola. Della d/o Samuel D. and Elizabeth (TRACY) FRAZIER.

Surnames: WILSON HOLLIDAY
Submitter: Wanda Nance ([email protected])
Date: 10 Apr 1999

Need any information on Jacob M. WILSON b.1847 in Johnson Co.TN, m.Laura HOLLIDAY. Living in Harrison Co., MO in 1880s. Died in 1913 probably in Harrison Co., MO.

Surnames: PILCHER ARNEY
Submitter: James Pilcher ([email protected])
Date: 08 Apr 1999

Looking for information on William C. PILCHER & Marian LAKEY. They moved to Harrison Co., in 1846 to Fox Creek Township. They had several children one of whom was William L. PILCHER b. in 1843 Surry Co., NC., d. 15-Jun-1925 in Harrison Co. Moved to Fox Creek in 1846 at the age of three, m. Mary ARNEY b. 4-Feb-1860 d. 27-Jul-1904. William and Mary lived in Sugar Creek and then moved to a farm, about six miles south of Mt. Moriah, that is known as the Hilton Game Reserve. Any information will be helpful. Thank You Jim

Surnames: CAMPBELL RUSSELL VANDERPOOL
Submitter: Nova Wilson ([email protected])
Date: 06 Apr 1999

Search for family or info. on Amanda Marie CAMPBELL married to John Jackson VANDERPOOL. She is the daughter of William and Elizabeth (RUSSELL) CAMPBELL. She lived in Sugar Creek, Harrison Co. MO. in abt. 1927

Surnames: RAGAN
Submitter: Jack Owens ([email protected])
Date: 06 Apr 1999

William RAGAN: Buried Mansonic Cem. Harrison county. Looking for information on Father of.

Surnames: GILLESPIE MILLER
Submitter: Pam Webb ([email protected])
Date: 05 Apr 1999

I am looking for information on William B. GILLESPIE b. 13 Feb 1811 OH/VA; dcd. 16 Sept 1892 in Harrison Co.,Mo. He married Rhoda MILLER abt. 1836/38. They had the following known children: Francis Marion; Nancy; William Henry Harrison; Zacariah Taylor (g,gf); Winfield Scott, and Andrew J.(I). Any help is appreciated. Pam Webb

Surnames: NEFF SPRINGER MCGOWAN
Submitter: Kathleen Rizer ([email protected])
Date: 03 Apr 1999

Charles H. NEFF was born 20 May 1861 in Harrison Co., MO. He was the son of Oliver H. NEFF and Mary Lavinia SPRINGER. Charles married Lydia J. MCGOWAN in Harrison Co. in 1884. He died 29 Oct 1935, but what is the location of his death?? Would like dates for Lydia McGowan Neff also. Thank you. Kathleen Rizer

Surnames: HALLOCK WOLFORD
Submitter: Bonnie Fairbank ([email protected])
Date: 30 Mar 1999

I am searching for my great-grandmother Harriet Elizabeth HALLOCK and her family. Harriet was born in Bethany, Harrison County, Missouri in April of 1871 to Davis and Sarah HALLOCK. I would appreciate any information, especially about her parents. Harriet's first husband was William WOLFORD. I know he was from Missouri, but I don't know where in Missouri.

Surnames: QUIGLEY MAXWELL SPRINGER
Submitter: Kathleen Rizer ([email protected])
Date: 29 Mar 1999

Josephine M. QUIGLEY md. to (John) Henry MAXWELL is buried in Springer Chapel Cemetery. Her dates are 1868-1925; his are 1869-1948. Buried with them is a son John Franklin MAXWELL 1904-1952. Is anyone else familiar with this family?

Surnames: FERGUSON SMITH MONTGOMERY
Submitter: Virginia Roberts ([email protected])
Date: 28 Mar 1999

Need any info on Thomas Margot FERGUSON b 12 Apr 1836 Ky., d 3 Aug 1900 and wife Martha Jane MONTGOMERY . They were married 22 June 1858. They were on 1870 Harrison Co. census. Children Martha Ann who m Elliott SMITH and went to Linn Co. Mo; Mary Bell, William Henry, John Thomas, Ida, Ella Josephine, Nella, Charles Nelson, Millard F. and Leonard Calvin. Will welcome any help on these people.

Surnames: PREVO
Submitter: Kevin S. Miller ([email protected])
Date: 27 Mar 1999

Looking for information on John PREVO who received four Land Patents in Harrison Co. MO in 1854, 1855, and 1857. Trying to find out if this John PREVO may have been from Wayne Co. KY and a son of John PREVO, born in the 1770's in NC. My line of PREVO runs through James B. PREVO, a brother to John PREVO. My James B. PREVO, b. 1799, stayed in KY. Another brother, Clark PREVO, may have also migrated to Missouri.

Surnames: NEVIL
Submitter: Beverly Ellison Nelson ([email protected])
Date: 17 Mar 1999

NEVIL - I am told that there is a family Bible record at the Harrison County Genealogical Society for my NEVIL family (William son of James). I would appreciate the address to which I can write for this record. I am particularly interested in Elizabeth "Betsy" K. NEVIL, born 1812 in Hart Co., Ky., daughter of William. I do not have details on the Bible record. Thanks. Beverly J. Ellison Nelson; [email protected]

Surnames: GIBSON MYERS
Submitter: Eloise Nicolos ([email protected])
Date: 05 Mar 1999

GIBSON, John Snow, born in IL between 1837 and 1844. His parents were born in England. He received a land patent in Harrison County, MO, Feb. 20, 1857. He married Eliza MYERS, born in the Joplin area of MO. Her birth date will be between 1840 and 1854. Her father may have been born in Scotland or Missouri, but is said to have spoken with a Scottish accent. Her mother is said to have been part Cherokee Indian. I am looking for information to pin down correct data on these people and verify their relationship to my grandmother, Mattie May GIBSON. Thank you for any help you can send my way. Sincerely, Eloise Nicolos Shingle Springs, CA

Surnames: GRAHAM, CRABTREE,POE SMITH, GIBSON, FLUKE PERRY, HARVEY, MALTBY
Submitter: Mary Kirk ([email protected])
Date: 23 Feb 1999

My 2nd g-grandfather Franklin GRAHAM died in Harrison Co, MO 22 Dec 1867. He had been a resident of the county for over 10 years. He was born 23 Nov 1816 in Boone Co, MO, md. 7 May 1835 in Jackson Co, MO to Parthena Isabella CRABTREE, daughter of William and Elizabeth (COMBS) CRABTREE. She was the twin sister of Arrena Elizabeth CRABTREE who md. Hugh PATTEN in Jackson Co, MO.
Franklin was the son of William GRAHAM and Mary "Polly" Anna WHITECOTTON. William was born abt 1770 in Dublin, Ireland and came to VA at the age of 16 with two of his brothers, John and George. He was first married in VA, but his first wife is unknown as of 2/99. By her he had two sons, John and Robert, both born in KY. At the end of the War of 1812, William was already in the Missouri Territory, near Columbia. His eldest son John, remained in Boone Co, while William and the rest of the family moved to Ray Co, MO. After his marriage Franklin lived near his father and mother until about 1854, when he moved to a farm in Harrison Co.
Franklin's children were:
1.William, b. 5 Sep 1836 Ray Co, md. ca. 1856 to Mary SMITH, d. 18 Dec 1933, Witchita, KS;
2. Mary Anna "Pollyann", b. 23 Mar 1828 (my g-grandmother), md. 18 Dec 1856 in Harrison Co to William George SMITH, d. 17 Feb. 1925 Eads, CO;
3. Sarah Jane, b. 26 July 1844 Ray Co, md.2 Feb 1866 Worth Co to Francis Marion GIBSON, d. 21 Mar 1924 Harper, KS;
4. Parthena Isabelle, b. 27 Aug 1846 Ray Co, md. 13 May 1863 in Harrison Co to Abraham SMITH, d. 28 Mar 1924 Harper, KS;
5. Eliza Ellen, b. in 1847 Ray Co, md. 3 times: Mr. MALTBY, Mr. HARVEY, & Joseph GIBSON, d. ca. 1914 Brooks, IA;
6. James Franklin, b. 4 Sep 1850 Ray Co, md. 10 Nov 1871 in Harrison Co to Kittura FLUKE, d. 25 July 1886 Harrison Co;
7. George Washington, b.16 Mar 1855 Harrison Co, md. 3 Aug 1874 in Harrison Co Susan Elizabeth SMITH, d. ca. 1939 Harrison Co;
8. Robert Bartley b. 19 Mar 1856 Harrison Co, md. 19 Sep 1880 in Harrison Co Mary Estaline PERRY, d. 19 Dec 1936 Harrison Co;
9. John H. b. 1857 Harrison Co, d. 1862 Harrison Co;
10.Arrena Eveline b. 1860 Harrison Co (aka Irena), md. 5 July 1876 in Harrison Co to Oliver J. POE, d. ca. 1877 Harrison Co;
11. Susan Catherine b. 1862 Harrison Co, md. 29 Jun 1879 in Harrison Co John W. SMITH, d. after 1923 Harrison Co;
12.Anna Evaline b. 1864 Harrison Co, d. before 1870 Harrison Co.
Would like to exchange data, especially want more data on the last three daughters. Mary Kirk

Surnames: SPRINGER LONG BOQUE
Submitter: Kathleen Rizer ([email protected])
Date: 23 Feb 1999

Esta L. SPRINGER b. Dec 1871, the dau. of William H. SPRINGER and Elizabeth BOQUE, married Dr. Archibald C. LONG in Harrison Co., MO, 27 May 1900. In the 1900 census they are in Allen Twp., Worth Co., Missouri. Co?
What happened to this couple?? Would like death dates and name of children for a family book.

Surnames: DAVIS HALL
Submitter: Pat Turner ([email protected])
Date: 11 Feb 1999

DAVIS, Phillip; White Oak Twp., Harrison Co., Mo. in 1860. His wife was Mary HALL and they had five children: Commordore, Sarah, Abraham, Luisa, and Mary Jane who was my g.grandmother. There could have been two other children: Nancy and Allen. I don't know where Phillip or Mary came from or who their parents were. Phillip later was in AR. Are there any DAVIS families that might have these people? Thanks, Pat

Surnames: HUNTER SMITH
Submitter: Thomas Bell ([email protected])
Date: 09 Feb 1999

Looking for information on Henry HUNTER who was born in Kentucky about 1796, lived in White County, Tennessee and moved to Harrison County, Missouri before 1850. He was enumerated in this county next to his son and daughter-in-law William and Louise Smith Hunter. Who were his wife (Rebecca ?), parents, and siblings? Was William Hunter who lived in DeKalb County, Missouri his older brother?

Surnames: BRANNEN HENRY
Submitter: Cyndi Brannen ([email protected])
Date: 11 Feb 1999

Looking for any info. on Detmer or Herschel BRANNEN. Herschel died in Bethany,Mo 12-14-55 on his way to visit his father Detmer. Detmer was married to Virginia HENRY at one time.Would also be interested in the Henry line.

Surnames: MOORE
Submitter: Terri Moore Stoikes ([email protected])
Date: 07 Feb 1999

I am looking for information on how long my grandfather's family lived in Harrison Co. I know that my grandfather William Henry MOORE was born in Bethany, 8 Jan 1897, to Samuel M. MOORE and Nancy E. MOORE. They may have moved from Illinois. They moved to Gladstone, North Dakota.

Surnames: RALPH
Submitter: Colleen ([email protected])
Date: 02 Feb 1999

I would like to obtain a death certificate of my uncle: Donald RALPH. The only information I have on him is DOB: 8/23/1913; DOD: 5/3/1993; SS#: 567-16-2420 issued in California and zip code of last known residence is 64701 which is in Missouri, but I am unsure of what county.

Surnames: HENRY PARKS ADAMS
Submitter: Maurice Mitchell ([email protected])
Date: 31 Jan 1999

I am looking for information on the surname HENRY from Harrison Co. dating back prior to the Civil war. John Wilson HENRY was a veteran of that war but I have no information on his parents. His wife was Mary Jane (surname unknown). Their children were Sarah Elizabeth, George, Preston Wakefield, William Bryson, Franklin Austin, Margaret Jane HEATH, and Josephine. Another surname is PARKS. Any information would be appreciated...

Surnames: EDSON, SMITH SMITH, MILLER, WYANT, RUSS, SHUMARD
Submitter: Gene Edson ([email protected])
Date: 31 Jan 1999

Doing research on the Daniel EDSON family which arrived in Harrison County, MO about 1854. The children of Daniel Thomas and Rachel Ann (NEEDHAM) EDSON were Isaac, Alonzo, Mercy Ann, Elizabeth Ann, Sylvia Ann, Levi C., Timothy N., and Sarah Ann. Would like to share information with anyone on these lines.

Surnames: MADREN HUNTER
Submitter: Richard Morrison ([email protected])
Date: 30 Jan 1999

Kadar and Nancy HUNTER MADREN lived in Harrison County, MO. Am looking for information about their burial sites. Kadar died 11-1861, and Nancy died 4-23-1886. They lived in either White Oak or Butler Townships. Any and all information will be appreciated!

Surnames: PILCHER LAKEY
Submitter: James Pilcher ([email protected])
Date: 30 Jan 1999

I am looking for any information on the William C. PILCHER family. His wife's name was Marian (Marium) LAKEY. They moved to Harrison Co. in 1846 with their youngest son (of how many children, I don't know) William L. PILCHER

Surnames: STINSON BENDER BARNETT
Submitter: Sandra Kerschner Green ([email protected])
Date: 29 Jan 1999

I am looking for information on my 2nd great grandfather William STINSON. He was married to Sarah BENDER of Harrison Co. Mo. I am trying to find out who his parents were and also when William and Sarah BENDER STINSON died. I know they had several daughters, including Hannah Elizabeth born 1860. Hannah Elizabeth STINSON married Henry BARNETT. They were my great grandparents Thank you. Sandy

Surnames: JOHNSON ALDER
Submitter: Charmaine Cremeen Keith ([email protected])
Date: 27 Jan 1999

Hiram JOHNSON b. 1849, Bethany, Harrison Co. MO., d. abt. 1910 Muskogee, OK. Married Lieuvena Lucretia ALDER January, 1869 in Bethany, MO. (Lieuvena went by the nick name of Tish.) Hiram died in OK.; was taken back to Bethany MO. and was buried with Tish. Hiram is believed to have been a blacksmith.
Children of Hiram and Lieuvena (Alder) Johnson are:
E. O., d. 1972 Muskogee OK
James d. Sapulpa, Creek Co. OK
Vinnie Louvena d. possibly Muskogee OK
Silas -- No information
Bradley -- No information
Martha J. b. 1870 Harrison Co. Mo
John Wesley b. 1877 possibly Harrison Co. MO, d. 1951 Muskogee OK
Ollie b. 1880 possibly Harrison Co. MO, d. abt. 1973 Bethlehem, MO
William (Bill) -- No information
Daniel Simon b. 1870 Bethany, Harrison Co. MO, d. 1905 Finey, Henry Co. MO
Henrietta (RHETT) b. 1873, Harrison Co. MO
Would ike to visit with anyone that might have information on any member of this family. Willing to share what I have.

Surnames: JOHNSON SPURGEON BURRIS
Submitter: Charmaine Cremeen Keith [email protected]
Date: 27 Jan 1999

James JOHNSON born March 22, 1820 near Lexington KY. Died aft. 1888 in Harrison Co. MO. Married (1) Mahala SPURGEON (2) Elizabeth SPURGEON. Both wives are daughters of Amos SPURGEON and Elizabeth BURRIS. James came to MO. with his father Travers (Traves) JOHNSON in 1840 to Daviess-Harrison Co. Shortly after arriving he married Mahala, who died about 5 years later; also three children died about the some time. James and Mahala were in Butler TWP at the time. After the Civil war James married Elizabeth. At that time, he had 160 acres of land about 3 � miles outside of Bethany, Harrison Co. Mo.
Children of James Johnson and Elizabeth Spurgeon are:
Hiram b. 1849, d. abt. 1910 Muskogee OK.
William R. b. 1864
James Harrison b. 1870
Martha, died at age 5.
Hiram�s date of birth and the date of marriage for James and Elizabeth don�t match at all. Nor could Hiram be the son of Mahala, as she died before Hiram�s birth. Would like to visit with anyone that might have information on this family.

Surnames: HAMAKER HARKLESS
Submitter: Sharon Hofer ([email protected])
Date: 25 Jan 1999

Henry Oliver HAMAKER and his wife, Eleanor HARKLESS, came to Harrison County after 1860. Henry was a miller, and had begun a successful mill in White Cloud, IA ca 1853 before moving on. He was born in Ohio in 1813 and probably died in MO. By the time he arrived in MO, all his children were grown (except Jacob), but their names were: Charles, George, John, Elizabeth, Mary Ann, and Jacob.

Surnames: ROBINSON
Submitter: Jack Hood ([email protected])
Date: 21 Jan 1999

I am looking for any information on getting a photo or photos of ROBINSON, William P. He was a Judge and court clerk in Bethany, Harrison Co. in the 1880's He served in the Civil war as a Col. and Commander of the 23rd Mo. Vol. Inf. Civil War era pics also. He is my GG Grand father

Surnames: RARDIN NELSON LINCOLN
Submitter: Sandra J. Long ([email protected])
Date: 21 Jan 1999

I am searching for any information on my gggrandfather S.D. RARDIN. He was born in Gibson, Indiana in 1836. He married Alice Amanda MOORE in Fountain, Indiana on Oct.25,1855. They lived in Wayne County, Iowa and had six children: Mary Elizabeth who married William A. NELSON; Caroline; Ida May who married a man named REEVES; Alice who married a man named LINCOLN; Charles; and a namesake, S.D. He was last known to be living in Ridgeway, Missouri. I know he had relatives named HELGENBURG. Looking for any information..

Surnames: QUIGLEY SPRINGER
Submitter: Kathleen Rizer ([email protected])
Date: 20 Jan 1999

Wishing to correspond with descendants of Franklin R. QUIGLEY and his wife Frances Henrietta SPRINGER. They married 24 Oct 1861 in Harrison Co. Franklin Quigley died 26 Oct 1895 and Frances Henrietta died 27 May 1902. Both are buried in Springer Chapel Cemetery. Their children were: Harriet b. 1866 md. Jacob A. GRAY, 1889 Josephine b. 1869 md. John Henry MAXWELL, 1899 Sarah A. b. 1875 md. William PILCHER, 1902 John F. QUIGLEY 1877-1929 Stella Quigley b. 1880 md. ______ CARROLL

Surnames: FRANKLIN MYERS COLE
Submitter: Janet Williams ([email protected])
Date: 20 Jan 1999
URL: https://sites.rootsweb.com/moharris

I am searching for information on a William Chapman FRANKLIN. He mentioned being from Bethany MO in Harrison County. He married a Joann MYERS from Bethany, Missouri. Williams Chapman Franklin's mother's name was COLE.

Surnames: BAIN SALLEE
Submitter: SALLEE, Jerry ([email protected]>)
Date: 18 Jan 1999

BAIN, Delliah J. Born 12 25 1865, Cainville, Mo. Father, Jonithan BAIN, Ind. Mother, Nancy BRYANT, Ind. Married to Oscar SALLEE on March 2, 1886, at Cainville, Mo. SALLEE, Oscar. Born 9 12 1864, Mo.

Surnames: WEATHERS GRAHAM
Submitter: Eldon J. Graham ([email protected])
Date: 17 Jan 1999

I am looking for descendants of my grandfather's mother, Mary Elizabeth WEATHERS, born in 1863, in Harrison County, Mo. Her father's name was William Henry WEATHERS. He was called General WEATHERS. She married James Stuart GRAHAM on Oct. 24, 1881. My grandfather, Lee M. GRAHAM, born Nov. 2,1893, in or near Bolton, Mo. in Harrison County, Mo. There were 7 children in all with 2 who died in infancy and also may be buried in Harrison County.

Surnames: CHAPMAN
Submitter: Gail Carter ([email protected])
Date: 10 Jan 1999
URL: http://www.poncacity.net

Need info on William C. CHAPMAN, Capt. Co. G, 23rd Missouri Volunteer Infantry Regt. He was living in Harrison County at the time of his enlistment. Any information on him and family will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Gail

Surnames:LOVETT HARRISON
Submitter: Diana McLean ([email protected])
Date: 09 Jan 1999

Would like information on Joshua David LOVETT who married Armada HARRISON in Harrison co 18 Sep 1897. Is this the same Joshua David who lived in Macon Co, MO s/o Francis LOVETT? Would like any information on children Delbert Winningham b. 1899, Elbert Francis b. 1901 and Louis Lee b. 1903? Also who are the parents of Armada HARRISON?

Surnames: LUPER LOTT
Submitter: Brenda Gardner-Napoli ([email protected])
Date: 03 Jan 1999

LUPER: Harvey Augusta LUPER, born in 1878. Lived in Harrison County much of his life. Married Joanna Philena LOTT in 1901 (children: Margaret, Mable Loree, Truman Avery, and Dean); then Bonnie (unknown) in 1926 (children: Maxine, Max Gene, Catherine, Harry Leroy, Albert, James, Cleo, Rosalie, Raymond, Billy, and Edith). The younger children were apparently put up for adoption sometime after his death. I have information on the children from his first marriage, any info on the children from his second would be greatly appreciated. Thanx!

Surnames: WELTHA BELMORE KNUTSON
Submitter: Jack Stevens ([email protected])
Date: 02 Jan 1999

Osmund J. WELTHA was born May 1853 in Illinois. He married Sarah J. BELMORE, daughter of Stephen and Sarah A. BELMORE of Jasper Co, Iowa. Osmund and Sarah divorced before 1900. In 1900 census, Osmund J. WELTHA had 5 children with him on his farm in the Union Township of Harrison County, MO. Osmund's parents also divorced. His mother married a KNUTSON and Osmund used that name while growing up. Who was his mother?

Surnames: HIX BEALS SPURGIN
Submitter: Jean Beals Whiteneck ([email protected])
Date: 01 Jan 1999

Looking for info on America HIX b. 1850 Ray Co. MO. She married Martin BEALS 2-14-1867 in Harrison Co. MO. She is listed as a minor heir in the estate of Elizabeth SPURGIN of Harrison Co. MO in 1867. She died 1869, we think in Harrison Co. Would like to find any info on this family and America's and Elizabeth's burial place. America's parents: James Hix and Louisa ?Spurgin? Other surname listed in estate: NOBLE.

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