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(Updated: 3 June 2012)

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FYI: Any name underlined and in THIS color has a link attached containing some research findings about the individual.

Also, the majority of the research attached to any link will be of Linn Co. Mo. individuals/residency. May you understand the need for constraints.  kk

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ALLARD: 28 November 2006:  Am  seeking any information on: Jonathan Woodbury Allard, b. 02 Aug 1805, Vermont; d. 22 Dec 1888, Linn Co., Mo.; Delilah Kimball (Randolph) Allard, b. 06 Sep 1805, NJ; d. 11 Oct 1886, Linn Co., Mo.; and, children: Henry Alexander, b. 1829, Ohio; d. 1880, Osawatomie, Kans., Joseph, b. 1831, Ohio, Sarah, b. 1832, Ohio, Jonathan Woodbury, b. 1834, Ohio; d. 1903, Stockport, Morgan Co., Ohio, Reuben L., b. 1840, Ohio; d. 1896, Linn Co., Mo., Julia A., b. 1842, and Mariah, b. 1845; d. 1927. Contact Jim: [email protected]

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ALLEN John: 26 November 2005: "I am searching for family members of John Allen. This family or some of its members lived in Brookfield, Missouri. His children are: Katherine Elizabeth Allen born Sept 18, 1862 in Rothville, Missouri and died April 26, 1922 near Rothville, Mo (perhaps Brookfield), Morton ALLEN, Walter ALLEN Cross, Siege ALLEN Dexter, Pearl ALLEN Cameron, Unknown ALLEN Richardson, Lucy ALLEN Venable, May ALLEN Manlove, Charlie ALLEN, Dan ALLEN, Jenny ALLEN Hamilton, and Willie ALLEN Cross. I have tons of unidentified family pictures. Please contact Pat at [email protected].   (email returned, address needs to be updated.  kk)

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ANGEL: 09 April 2007:  see HARRISON/ANGEL below.

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BAILEY: 16 August 2005: "I'm researching the descendants of Jacob Gilliam Bailey of Linn Co. Missouri. My gg granddad was a brother to Jacob. Jacob was early founder of a Baptist church in Linn Co. and his son John Gilliam Bailey raised a son Andrew Jackson Bailey. Willing to share my 25 yrs of research on this line of Bailey's. Jacob was born 12-12-1786 and died in Linn Co. 7-27-1872 near Pleasant Grove." Talley Bailey [email protected] (or 988 Reynolds Road, Gloceste,r Rhode Island  02814.)

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BAILEY, Andrew J.: 28 March 2005: "looking for information on Andrew Jackson Bailey (b. 1848 d.1914) and his wife Mary Jane Phillips (b. 1848 d.1931). Andrew's parents were John Gilliam Bailey and Mary Ann Forrest. Mary Phillips parents might have been Paul (or Powell) and Manerva Phillips. Any help will be appreciated. I have information on Andrew and Mary Jane's children if anyone is interested. Terry Simmons [email protected]

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BAILEY, William H.: 28 March 2005: Seeking information about the WILLIAM HUNT BAILEY family.  William Hunt Bailey b. 17 Apr 1815 in Ky and died 5 Aug 1894 in Linn Co. MO.  He is buried  in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Believe him to be the son of
my ggggrandfather Charles Johnston Bailey.   Loretta Bailey: [email protected]

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BAKER/TURNER: 20 February 2006. Lois Roensch, my cousin died. I never did hear of her death and would like to have that for my records. We were cousins. Our James Turner born about 1788 in NC married Mary (Polly) Baker, born 1796 and died 1875 here in Douglas Co., MO. I am looking for her parents. In the Turner information that was handed down thru the years it said that her parents were Morris Baker and Rhoda Allen Baker. Since I have been researching the Baker family I was told that her parents were Robert "Julius Bob: Baker and Elizabeth "Liddie" Hammonds. I found in the census of Lynn Co, MO that Rhoda Baker was living with her daughter, Ailey Baker. Are there any of Ailey Baker's descendants still in Lynn County, MO that may help me with this. Thanks, Billie Sue at [email protected]

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BRACKEN, James:  10 September 2006:  I am looking for information on James Bracken or James V. Bracken in Linn  Co. Mo.  Lived in St. Louis Mo. in 1906. Married Matilda (Mae) Blum in Corsicana, Texas 1901.  Possible connection with railroad from St. Louis to Texas (Katie Line).   Thank you  Susan Bracken Finn  [email protected] 

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BRESNEHEN, Thomas: 21 March 2006: I am researching the family of Thomas Bresnehen one of the founding fathers of Brookfield. born in Ireland about 1821 died in Brookfield in 1885. His wife Hanora Daly born about the same time died after 1900 .children Morris/Morrice, Daniel [my great grandfather] Married Elizabeth Burns,Catherine also know as Katie who married a William Kirk, Thomas who was a attorney in Brookfield married a Isabell ? a child by the name of Hanora was born in 1857 and disappears before 1880The Bresnehen name was spelled many ways any information would be greatly appreciated. Betty Yust at [email protected]

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BROWN,  John W.   Seeking information on John William Brown, first wife Anastasia,  second wife Hannah. Living in Linn CO from 1850 to 1880 (Census). My  grandfather, John Jacob (1877-1956), was part of his second family. Wish to contact descendants of either family.  David, in Harrisonburg, VA  [email protected]

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 BUNDY: 15 June 2006:  I am looking for information about William and Florence Bundy who lived in Brookfield, Missouri.  Florence Bundy was born 21 Feb 1888 and died in December 1978 in Brookfield, Linn Co., Missouri, I believe.  Florence's maiden name may have been Singer.  William (aka Will) Bundy was born Septermber 25, 1910 and died in September 1982 in Marceline, Linn Co., Missouri, I believe.  Any help would be appreciated.  Ron @ [email protected] ****************************************************************************************************************************

CAMPBELL: 16 January 2006: I am looking for information regarding parents of William Campbell, born 1824, Barbour Co, WV. He married Martha Woodruff about 1865. He died near Browning, Mo. They may have been in Sullivan Co. part of the time. Did reside in Linn County. Thank you. Vicki [email protected]
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 CARTER, B. F.: 21 August 2006:  I am researching B.F. Carter, Postmaster of the Browning, Linn County, Missouri Post Office in 1909.  Any information on B.F. Carter or his family would be appreciated. Loretta @ [email protected]

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CARTER, George M.: 04 April 2008: George Merritt Carter was born in Illinois in 1851.  In 1870, George is with his father, James R. Carter, in Sullivan Co. MO.  In 1880, George is in California and is listed as being single.  In 1883, he marries in California, where he stays.  However, George's great grandson has recently discovered a photograph of George, and a woman.  They are dressed to the nines, and the photo says Marceline, Missouri.  This leads me to believe that George had a previous marriage to a woman who lived near Marceline.  Does any one know of a Missouri woman who married George M. Carter in the 1870s?   Thank you.    Kathleen Mear.  You may contact Kathleen at:  [email protected]  (email being returned.  needs to be updated.    kk)

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CARTER, Mary:  11 July 2009:  I am trying to track my family history.  My mother's Maiden name:  Mary Argona Carter Born 1922 in Linn County  (died in Feb 2006).  Her mother’s maiden name:  Laura Taylor who married Guy Carter.  My mother had 3 other sisters:  Shirley Joanie Carter, Gail Carter & Opal Carter.  Who was Laura Taylor related to as far as the Taylor family that was involved in the Meeks Murders in 1894?  Thank you for any assistance.  Joni Smith  [email protected].

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CARTER, William H.:   Seeking ANY information about a William H. CARTER who is other than the William H. CARTER listed in the 1882 Linn Co., Mo. BIOGRAPHIES page.  All assistance will be greatly appreciated.  Contact: Melody  [email protected]

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CARVER: 15 March 2006: I am looking for Jarrel Carver and Sarah Jane Carver. I know they were buried in Linn County, in the Pleasant Grove North Cemetery. Jarrel’s name shows up as "Jarred" on the cemetery list I found. Jarrel and Sarah Jane also show up on census records in Randolph and Moniteau counties. If anyone has any information, I may be reached at [email protected]

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CHAPMAN: 25 February 2006: Searching for history, articles, knowledge, pictures (hopefully) and family Bible of GEORGE W., STEPHEN W., EUGENE L. CHAPMAN families. GEORGE W. and wife MARY M. along with STEPHEN W. CHAPMAN lived in Eversonville, MO. EUGENE L. CHAPMAN and descendants lived around Meadville, Chillicothe, Brookfield, and Linneus areas. They were farmers for many years in this area. My aunt AMELIA CHAPMAN - HATCH had a bible with the family genealogy in it, when she died in Meadville, the bibles were open to whomever wanted one. My mother said she had a lot of bibles and she took one but it was not the one with the family information in it. If anything I would like to have a copy of the Bible pages.Contact GAYLE @ [email protected]

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CLARY, John H.: 25 January 2006: I am looking for John H. Clary. He died in 1845 in Linneus. Where was he buried? Is there a Will for him? What was his fathers name? John was b. 1810 in Illinois somewhere. He married Mary Ann Moore in Vermillion county Illinois. Mary Ann's parents lived in Gundy County Missouri. Thank You Marilyn @ [email protected]  (email address needs updating/queries being returned.  kk).

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CONNELLY, Rice: 10 September 2005: "I am seeking any information on Rice Connelly, wife Ellen, and daughter Ellen. He is listed on the 1860 Linn Co. census and is listed as being born in Kentucky. He probably died between 1860-1870 in Linn Co. I believe he may be my 3rd great-grandfather, the father of James Constantine Connelly, who lived Linn Co. in 1860 also. Jean Chaka [email protected]

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DARRELL/DORRELL, William M.: 10 July 2005: I hope you can help find my Great Grandfather's family. On his Civil War papers I found out that he was born in Linn County Missouri. But have not been able to find his parents names. William M. DARRELL b. 15 Sept 1844 in Linn County Missouri. I found him on 1860 Census, Worth County at 16 years as a labor on a farm in Genty County. His name was spelled Dorrell at that time. Thank you, Vera [email protected]

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DERRY, Pansy: 11 September 2006:  I am searching for information on PANSY DERRY, born 26 Sep 1899 (or 1901), daughter of CHARLES EDWARD DERRY.  She died June 1980.  Her last name at that time was SWAGGER.  Herlast residence was Bucklin, Linn County, MO.  Who was her husband?  Thank you.  Joan Brown Derry  [email protected]

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 DODGE, Rosa: 06 July 2009    We are looking for information (pictures especially) of Rosa Dodge. She was the youngest child of Edmund P. Dodge and Betsy Collins. Rosa (Rose) had sisters Clara Belle, Emma? and Stella. Brothers, James, George, and Albert. Rosa's  sister (Stella?) married John Craig and moved to Belen, New Mexico. Rosa is listed there in 1910 with her widowed Brother-in-law and his two children but is back in MO by 1920 with her elderly sister Emma.  Would love information about this family and would love to have contact with family members.  Thomas G. and Rebecca Weyant     [email protected]    [email protected]

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DONOVAN, James, I'm researching the Donovans of Brookfield from 1865 to 1900.
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DOWELL, William:  11 November 2006:  Looking for information and family contact for William Dowell who married Elizabeth Duffield. William was son of Elias Dowell and Nancy Triplett.   Email: [email protected].

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EITEL, Sylvester.: Eitel added to the surname listing as requested by Jamie who may be contacted at [email protected]

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FARRAR, Amos.: 16 June 2005: "I am looking for the obituaries & cemetery locations for: Amos FARRAR, born 1817 in NY-died: 6 March 1895 based on his military pension file. He lived in both Macon & Linn counties with his wife Margaret (ROSS) FARRAR. I am also looking for any information on her. Based on the 1880 census, she was born in PA c1818. Any help would be great. The name has also appeared as FARROW, FAIRAR." Debbie Singleton [email protected]

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FIELDS, Alvin: 23 February 2005: "looking for info on Alvin C. Fields that lived in Linn county in the 1870 to 1899. Thank you. Charles Fields [email protected]." (note: 1880 Census, found at www.familysearch.org, shows a FIELDS, Alven, wife-Martha, and 7 children ranging in age then from 19 years to 4 months living in Baker Twp., Linn Co., Mo.)

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FOSTER, Lanson: (06 listed): 23 February 2005: "I am trying to find information on the following Foster families that lived in Linn, Daviess and even Miller Co. MO. Lanson Ira also known as Ira Lanson Foster b. 1888 in OH d. 1957 in MO. Know exact date of death for him? He married Erma B.? she was b. 1891 d. 1966 both are buried in Meadville Cemetery.
Silas Foster b. 12-22-1847 J.C.OH d. 5-22-1914 m. Malinda JANE Rice Wiseman. Ira, above, was their son, Also a son named Edward that d. 12-22-1903 at age 21 I do not know why he d. in MO Harry Denny Foster b. 1897 d. 1971 m. Elizabeth C.? 10-1-1919 they are buried in Mt.Olivet Cemetery MO. I believe that this Harry may have had a daughter named Christine.
Odos R Foster b. 7-20-1886 d. 11-1962 m. Thelma ? they are both buried in Eldon Cemetery in Miller MO …. if anyone can help me with anything on them I would be so very greatful. Thanks
Schannon [email protected]."
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FOUST, John W.: 10 July 2005: I am searching for a particular Great Grandpa, John W. Foust born 1836 in TN. Hear say date of death early 1900's burial in Linn County, Mo He was married the first time to Moriah Elizabeth Baldwin They married in 1856, but were parted sometime immediately after Civil War mid to late 1860's. I understand that he did remarry I do not have her name...He and his first wife had two sons, James W. b 1859 (My gpa) and Phillip T Foust born 1856=57, both boys were born in Missouri. Thanks so much. Jimmye [email protected]  (email address needs updated/queries being returned. kk)

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GALL: 08 August 2008: I need help locating any surname of Gall. They seem to have been around North Salem, Purdin, New Boston, Bear Branch area. I'm looking for my great-great grandfather Gall, and no one knows his first name.  There were three sons and a daughter living in Linn co. in 1900/1910 John, Mike, Tony, and Rosa  Their mothers name was Mary and fathers name was ??? He disappeared after the birth of Tony Gall in 1889 and before the remarriage of Mary to Peter Riddle (first spelled Riedle).  Mary, John, and Mike immigrated to the US in 1883 from Austria/German, where they lived in Linn Co.  Son and daughter Rosa was born in 1886 and Tony in 1889.  I cannot find any death records or birth records of any of them. The only other Gall I. found was in the Bear Branch church records by the name of Bill Gall. He is listed in the second paragraph of this link, and of whom I've never heard. He may be the missing link?   https://sites.rootsweb.com/~molinn/bearbranch.htm   

Do you have any deed records or any other type records that would list a Gall between the years 1882-1896? Thank you for your time.  Any help is appreciated, Kristin Gall  [email protected]

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GOLDEN, James: 23 April 2005: "Looking for information James GOLDEN, possibly a son of Stephen and Rebecca GOLDEN bn 31 Jan 1849 died 22 Mar 1912 and wife Mary Margaret GREENSTREET, daughter of Thomas GREENSTREET and Sarah WILLIAMS, bn 1 Dec 1851 Barren County KY, died 26 Jan 1931 in Brookfield, Linn Co MO. I know the Thomas Greenstreet family was primarily based in Macon Co. James and Mary's children were: Onie, bn 31 Aug 1870 died 29 Aug 1871, Austin bn 17 Mar 1872 died 1959 (would like to know if and who he married),William bn 20 Feb 1874 died 4 Apr 1892, Sarah bn 14 Mar 1876 died 11 Feb 1933 married to Michael Conlin, Freda bn 9 Oct 1878 die d28 Aug 1882, Charley bn 9 Oct 1882 died 22 Jun 1947 (would like to know if and who he married), Bridget Ellen bn 28 Feb 1877, and Rebecca bn 9 Apr 1893. 1900 census said Mary had 6 children and 3 living." Patricia Kantzer [email protected].

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GOLDER, Peter: 31 May 2005 "…. interested in the Golder's listing in the 1870 Census in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri: Martha Golder, age 10, listed as head of household with brothers and sisters. Who were her parents? Peter Golder, age 37, with wife, Malinda, and son, William G. Who was his parents? Do these Golders connect with Edmund Golder, veteran of War of 1812?" Ruth Ann Davis Gurley, Alabama Email: [email protected] Genealogy Research: Porter, Whiteside, Michaels, Lunn, Hazlewood, Golder, Taylor, Wheatley, Whiteside, Frazier

(CC Note: It is possible that Martha is the daughter of Peter and Malinda GOLDER as only 1 Golder family was found in St. Catherine, Brookfield Twp., Linn Co., Mo. in the 1870 Census Click on the above underlined surname GOLDER for further information.)

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GOSE: I am researching the GOSE family. Attached is a word file where I have transcribed all GOSE transactions from the Missouri, Linn County Probate record books, Vol. A & B, 1840-1868 to the best of my ability. ENJOY !!! Angeles Oakes [email protected]

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GREEN, William:  02 June 2007:   I am seeking information on my gr grandfather William Green born Nov 17, 1838 in Linn County Missouri. He married Margaret Webb Green in Linn County Missourii n December of 1867. In the 1900 census they were living in Yellow Creek TWP, Linn County Missouri. Their children were :
1.August/ or Augustes "Gussie Green" born 1888-died 1945 , married to my grandmother Minnie Passig probably in Brookfield Missouri or Marceline Mo area. They later divorced and August"Gussie" married and Elsie Maddox.
2.Anna May Green born in 1880 she married William E. Crandall born 1875 Linn Co Missouri married June 1895 in Linn Co Mo
3. Laura Ellen Green born in 1874 married William Alfred Davis.
4. George David Green born 1876 married Jerusha Buswell
5.William Elisha Green born 1871 married Mattie Brott
6, Hannah B. Green born 1868 married Thomas Gray
Would appreciate any information on any of these familys. Will share information. Thank you and God Bless you for your effort on my behalf! Contact Shirley in Missouri at: [email protected]

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GREENSTREET, Thomas: 23 April 2005: See GOLDEN. [email protected].

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 GROVES: 06 July 2006. I'm looking for obituaries, probate records, and the Cemetery in which they are buried, for: Andrew S. GROVES (b. 1858, Tippecanoe Harrison Co, Oh  Died: Feb 3, 1917 at Marceline, Linn Co., Mo).  Andrew married Mary E. RIPLEY Dec. 7, 1879  (she was b. Jul 29, 1860 in Rush Tuscarawas, OH and died Nov 21, 1928 in Brookfield , Linn Co., Mo.)  Bonnie @ [email protected] 

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GUILLET, Peter Phoecian: 03 June 2005. Peter Phoecian Guillet was born 1834 in Somerset County, Maryland. His father was Pierre Guillet, and his mother was Mary Jane Porter. My ancestors are buried in the Pleasant Park Cemetery in Carroll County, MO. We are lacking death and burial info on my great-great grandfather's brother Phoecian. I have a letter written by him from Marceline in 1910. I also have a copy of a letter with the date May 4th (no year) stating that he was in Marceline, and not expected to live through the night. I am unable to find a death certificate, and wondered about how to access church parish records in the area of Marceilne. I believe he was in the business of livestock broker, and died around 1912. I also believe he is buried in the Pleasant Park Cemetery, but that his name on the marker has eroded away. I would appreciate any guidance or info you could share with me. I live in Bountiful, Utah. Thank You, Karen Lawson Earl @ [email protected]

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HALE 15 July 2005: Seeking any info on the SHANE/Shain and HALE families who resided in Linn County from at least 1880. John and Assenith Shane HALE resided in Ray Village, Oakland Twp that year, apparently while John worked on the railroad. Assenith died in Linn County in 1885, but her burial place is unknown. As the family was very poor, she may have been buried in the local equivalent of Potter's field. Their children were: Lulu, Walter H, Frederick B, Daisy, Nellie, Josephine WADE, and Grace GAUGH, who, as the youngest child, was adopted by a family named RIMBY after her mother's death. The parents of Assenith SHANE Hale, moved from TN to Adams Co, IL; then several members apparently moved to Linn County with the Hales. Parents James B. and Assenith Guthrie Shane had children: Ellen C. MORRIS, Nancy A. OLIVER, Mary E. PHILLIPS, Lucinda D. BURNETT, Assenith Hale, Joseph J. Shane, Martha E, Elmira Jane AUSMUS, Frances J. JONES, and William R. Shane. Of these, it is known that William R. Shane and Elmira Ausmus definitely resided in Linn County, Elmira dying there in 1902. Thank you. Nancy - [email protected]
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HALEY, Charles: 04 September 2008:    I am looking for any information on Charles Mahlon Haley, born May 25, 1870 in Linneus, MO.  His father is unknown, mother was Mary Jane Lambert.  Any information about him or his relatives would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.  Please contact: Jeremy @ [email protected]

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HALL family: 25 February 2008:  I am seeking information on: John B. Hall b. Apr 27, 1821, Ohio; d.Dec. 31, 1886, Linn Co. Mo.; and his children Milford ,b. Mar. 10 1854, Ohio; d. 1926 Linn Co. Mo., Millard, b. <1858> in Ohio; d. April 11, 1937, Linn Co. Mo.; Cecelia, b. Sep 15, 1864 in Ohio; d.1956 Linn Co. Mo.  I have access to census records.  But, I am confused since John is shown in 2 places in the 1870 census.  In one place with a wife and in another place with a woman that I believe is his mother.  In the 1880 census it shows him as divorced.  Millard has children in the 1870 census, John and Jane.  I would like any information about them.  Contact Vicki King [email protected]

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HALLEY, Jeremiah: 22 February 2005: "Searching for info on Jeremiah Halley, Jeremiah lived in Linn Co., Missouri, with 2nd wife Sarah. He was born Aug. 1824 in Ohio and died 1907 in Missouri". Thank you. Pam Ross. [email protected] (note: Jeremiah, Sarah, and children listed in 1880 Census, living in Parson Creek Township, Linn Co., Mo.)

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HARRISON/ANGEL:. 09 April 2007:   In 1870, widower David HARRISON is shown in Yellow Creek as a butcher, with three children.  Next Door to him lived the ANGEL family, with 14 years old Mary E. ANGEL.   In 1880, David HARRISON shows up in Wise County, TX., with a wife Mary E. HARRION, and a child born to them in 1875.  I think he married Mary E. ANGEL around 1873-4, probably before moving to Texas.  Does anybody have any information on marriage records for these two???  Thank you for your time in reading this!!  Respond to Arthur Gamon, [email protected]

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HARRISON, 04 February 2006: "Looking for the parents of Marshall and William Harrison. Marshall bought some items from the estate sale of my 3greatgrandfather, Joseph Harrison - 1839 in Surry County, N.C., but I know he isn't a son. He also appears on a "note" with Joel Harrison - 1842 in Surry County, N.C. Joel Harrison was a son of Joseph Harrison." Irma P. Sohnchen [email protected].

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Harrison/Bradley/Reed: 17 March 2007: I am looking for any information or descendants of Edward Grant Harrison b. 12 Oct 1868 in Linn MO and died 9 Feb 1947in Carrollington, Carroll MO. He was the son of William and Alamanza Harrison. Edward  married Eva Mae Bradley on 30 Jun 1900. Eva died on 2 May 1905.    They had son Emil Standly Harrison.  

On 24 Dec 1913 He married Harriett Ella Reed.  She was born 11 May, 1877 in New Town, MO and died 16 Sept, 1944, in Hale, Carroll, MO.  They had sons; Floyd Reed, Leland, and daughters Naomi Ruth, Betty Lee and Jean Harrison.   Naomi Ruth Harrison was born 14 Nov 1916 in New Town, MO and died on 1 Jun 1944 in Brookfield, MO.  She married Leonard Koch on 27 Sept 1937.  They had children Carl Eugene born about 1938 and Linda Kay born about May 1944.  Please contact me if you have information on this family.  Thank you Cathy Cadd [email protected].  

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HART, James M.: 09 March 2009:   Looking for dates of death for James Madison Hart (b. ca 1813 NC) and his wife Sally Ann (nee Monroe) Hart     (b. 1820, MO).  They married in 1836 in Boone Co., MO, and the 1870 census has they living in Jefferson Twp., Linn Co.  Would appreciate any help.  Regards,  Stewart Monroe  [email protected] …

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HARTER, John and Stella: 11 September 2008:   I’m trying to find the maiden name of Stella Harter 1890-1963 and if any children by her marriage to her husband.  John P. Harter 1872-1951 (he is the son of Charles P. Harter of Laclede, Mo. An obituary would be much appreciated also.    Thank you, Vickie @ [email protected]

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HEATH, Lucius Jerome: 27 May 2005: Searching for information on the family of Lucius Jerome Heath; wife: Mary Ann Heath; Mother-in-Law: Catherine McClean (also could be spelled as McClain or McLean); and children of Lucius and Mary Ann named: Florence Nightengale (who married Royal Heath); John L.; Cora; and, Cassie. Especially looking for information on Mary Ann, and her mother Catherine McClean, and Lucius. This family is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield.  Thanks, Cheryl Crow [email protected],

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 HILL, John H.: 11 September 2008:   I am looking for information on John H. Hill,  b: abt 1840 in Kentucky, he was listed in the 1880 Census in  Bucklin, Linn Co., MO census  as being a lawyer, 1870 Census Yellow Creek Twps, Linn Co., MO  said he was a farmer.  Need help in locating information about him and family.  Poss. he was studying law while farming???    Peg Koontz at: [email protected]

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HORTON, Calvin: 26 May 2006: I am looking for any information on Calvin Horton b 1823 in Tn, died abaout 1906 in Linn Co., Mo, wife Margaret, b about 1855 in Randolph Co., Mo.   ANY information would be appreciated on Calvin and/or Margaret.  Thank you  Marlene Horton  [email protected]  (found Calvin and Margaret only in Chariton Co., in 1880 – kk)

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HUNZIKER: 04 June 2007:  I am looking for information of any kind on Henry H. Hunziker and his descendants who lived in Brookfield.  Henry Hunziker's brother, Charles Hunziker, from Knox City, Missouri, was my husband's Great Grandfather.

Thank you for your help.  Contact Lois Hunziker  at:  [email protected]

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JACKSON: 29 March 2007: George Oscar Jackson & wife Lula.  Lula passed away in 1939, George in 1948. would like to know who my grandmother’s & grandfather’s parents were.  George had a brother named Vic Jackson they are all buried in the city cemetery. at Marceline.  I believe Lula’s maiden name. was Bernham.  Thank you.  Lewis (Buck ) Shackelford [email protected].

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JONES, Dora:  10 December 2009:    I'm looking for any information about my Great-Grandmother, Dora Jones, born April 1869 in MO. She was married in Browning, Linn, to Jacob Ritchie(Ritchey) of Laclede, Linn, April 1895. They had a son Kenneth born Feb. 1896. The 1900 U.S. Federal Census shows Dora as a widow living in Laclede. The following year she was married, in Laclede, to James B. Weaver of Enid, OK. I would love to know her parents names and any siblings she might have had.   Thank you,  Kay Christlieb  [email protected] .
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JONES, Frank: 02 October 2005:    I am searching for information on Francis (Frank) Jones married to Julia Allen they came from Cumberland Co KY to Johnson Co MO then up to Linn Co. His children were: Jasper; Mary Elizabeth; Ida who married a William Elliott, Jr.; Horace; Ellen; Laura; John Allen; Robert; Charles; Belle; and my great grandfather Ashbelle Willard (known as A.W.) Jones.. I would like to connect with the descendants of my g-grandfather's siblings to find out more about the family.  Carolyn Himes @ [email protected]

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 JONES: 28 November 2007:  Does anyone know the parents of Thomas Crockett Jones who lived in Linn County 1850-until his death in Browning, Missouri in 1897.  He was married to Elizabeth Henderson Moss, after Elizabeth's death he married Mary Ann (O'Neal)Dodson,  He was also married to Mary Jennings Mills.  He was born in 1812 in Virginia.  He and Elizabeth are buried in Wesley Chapel in Purdin,, Mo.  Any information about his parents or his parents family would be appreciated. 

My E-maill is [email protected]Beverley Jones

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 JONES’ of Laclede:  22 April 2007:  I have just turned 60 years old, and will be walking from Aurora, Illinois to the Golden Gate Bridge starting this May.  I will be walking through Laclede the first part of June.  Would enjoy meeting people from that area who could inform me of the History. 

My Grandmother was Eva Jones (1879-1976) from Laclede.  She had (3) brothers: J. Paul, Max, and Carl (Carlton?)  Eva Jones was the daughter of May Jones (1865-1911) and Hortense M. (nee Carothers) Jones (1860-1939). Eva married my grandfather John H. Armbruster somewhere between 1905 and 1908.  Karl Jones (1884-1960’s) was the only member of the family that remained in Laclede his entire life.  The parents of  May Jones were: Carlton (1817-1899) and Nancy (nee Gaines) Jones (1825-1864).

 They had a farm called "The Oaks".  Is there a Historical Society that would have information?

I hope that I can visit with some people that might remember any of the Jones clan and am particularly interested in finding the family farm which I believe is north of Laclede and was known as "The Oaks" Jim Armbruster  [email protected]

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JONES, James M.: 19 March 2007:  I am searching for information on James M. Jones, born May 13, 1837, and died May 15, 1904, son of Thomas Crockett Jones and  Elizabeth Henderson Moss.  He came to Missouri with parents in 1840 and is listed in the Linn County census in 1850, 1860.  I cannot find him in census after 1860.  The death certificate of his oldest son Oceola Bull Jones states James married an Sara Emaline Strait abt 1872 as Oceola was born in 1873.  Also am searching for information about Sara Emaline Strait.  James M. Jones is buried in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Purdin, Missouri, along with Thomas and other Jones but not Emaline.

I have further information on the family of Sara Emaline Strait/Straight. (this line added: 28 November 2007.)   If you are interested email me, Beverley Jones @ [email protected].

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  KELLEY, John: 25 December 2005:  Am searching for any info regarding both Frances  Kelley d. 1974 and John Kelley. Do not know their full names. Both were parents of Clair, Clifford and Lois.  Especially looking for any obit listing that may give her maiden name which I believe was Silver/s?.  Thanks, [email protected]

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KELLEY, Francis: 19 August 2006:  Searching for info on Francis KELLEY, b. VA 1812, m. Clark Co. KY 1834 to Mary B. Pace, d. Linn Co. MO 1886 and buried in Old Linneus Cemetery.  Also, John W. PACE, b. Clark Co. KY 1824, m. Harriet (Leitzenberg) Lizenby  1850 Platte Co. MO, d. Linn Co. MO 1905.   Please contact  Roma Pace Strub  [email protected]

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KELLEY, John C.: 25 April 2005: "Looking for information on JOHN C. KELLEY, dentist, in Brookfield in 1880. Thank you! DeAnne" Dozier  [email protected] 

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  KELLEY, William.: 09 September 2006: I'm searching for any information about my GGG grandparents -  William KELLEY and Elizabeth (Ramey) KELLEY.  They were living in Linn  County just after the Civil War.  They died there in 1874.   We have no records to show where they are buried in Linn County.  They  were listed on the 1870 Sullivan County census - but their married  daughter Rachel (Kelley) McKEE was back in Linn County.  They may have  died there - we just don't know.   William KELLEY   b. 1801 Virginia    d. 6 JUL 1874 Missouri  -  Elizabeth (Ramsey) KELLEY   b. 1811 Kentucky   d. 5 OCT 1874 Missouri.  Thank you.  Nancy [email protected]

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 KEARNS, 05 August 2005: I'm researching the Kearns of Brookfield from 1865 to 1900. Railroad people. Patrick b 1824, George b. 1855. Thank you. Chris at [email protected]         (email address needs updated/queries being returned. kk)
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KILE / KYLE: 28 October 2006    I am interested in the my great-great-great grandparents who married in Sullivan Co., MO on 20 Mar 1856 and moved to Linneus, Linn Co., MO.  They were listed on the 1860 Linn Co. census. Oliver Kile, Jr. traveled to Pittsfield, IL and enlisted in the Union Army 1861 and died as a soldier in Natchez, MS.  Susan Overman Kile, his widow, shows up on the 1870 Linn Co. census w/ her children.  If you know of any publications that mention this couple and/or her mother Cinthia Overman, I'd appreciate hearing from you.  Margaret [email protected].

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KOSKI, Ruth 28 January 2006: Am searching for Ruth Koski, born abt 1916 in MO  My great granduncle (Leverette Humphrey,   b. Feb 1865 in Iowa, d. 1930 in Iowa) family is listed in the Linn Co., MO 1910 and the 1920 Censuses (410 Canal St, Brookfield). In the 1920 Census there is an orphan girl (Ruth Koski, b. abt 1916 in MO) living with his family. I cannot find this child in any resource other than the 1920 Census. My great granduncle and his family are in the 1900 and 1930 Censuses living in Pilot Grove, Montgomery Co, IA.    I do not know who Ruth Koski is, or how she came to live with my great granduncle's family. Any one who has information about Ruth Koski and her fate I would appreciate information. Thanks, Ron Humphrey, [email protected]

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LAMBERT, Mary Janes: 04 September 2008:    I am looking for any information on Charles Mahlon Haley, born May 25, 1870 in Linneus, MO.  His father is unknown; his mother was Mary Jane Lambert.  Any information about him or his relatives would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.  Please contact: Jeremy @ [email protected] 

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LEWIS, Morris: 03 November2005: LEWIS, Morris; Daughter, Delila Roberts (Riley) was my ggrandmother. I have photos, etc. to share if you want to contact me. I am just beginning to search for information on Delila's family. Anything you would wish to share will be appreciated. Charlaine Brittsan (Oregon)   [email protected] *****************************************************************************************************************************

LOMAX, John: 12 June 2007:  I am trying to find some information on John Lomax. He was a resident of Laclede in the late 1860’s-1870’s. He died in 1877.  Does anyone know where he might be buried?  I believe that he was a prominent business man in the area. Al also wonder if there are any surviving photos of him.  Please feel free to contact me at [email protected].  Ryan Dupree

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LANE, Asa K.: 31 January 2008:  Looking for Asa K. Lane.  Please contact: Allen Hankosky    [email protected]   

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LOWER, Simon B.: 28 February 2005: ".. researching my great grandparents,  Simon B. and Martha (Pierce) Lower.

If anyone has any information on one or both of the people, I would really appreciate hearing from you." Thanks, Roy Lower [email protected]

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MACEY, John: 05 Sept 2005: Research on John Boyce Macey b. 8 Sept 1892 in Marceline, Missouri, d. 8 Feb 1966. Parents possibly f. A.D. Macey who was a RR Machinist helper and m. Francis A. Macey. Possible sister Belle Macey b. Jan. 1883 d. 20 Feb 1885. Possible h\brother Male b. 23 Jan 1885. Contact: L. Libby [email protected]

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MADDOX,  John and Mary: 01 Sept 2006:    I would appreciate a look up for John W. Maddox - wife Mary.  They lived in St Catharine and were listed on the 1850 and 1860 census.  I believe the census sheet says District 50.  Any information would be helpful.  Jo Ann Collier  [email protected]

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MAXWELL,  William: 01 Sept 2006: Looking for ANY information about William Maxwell b. 1811 who came to MO from Virginia.  Obituary would be ideal.  Thank You.   [email protected].

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McCOLLUM, David and Rachael: 21 Sept 2009:  Looking for David McCollum Died Oct 17, 1875 and Rachel Morris McCollum died Dec 10 1864. Both died in North Salem, Linn Co., Mo.  Thank you.   Robert Barrett. You may reach me at:  [email protected]

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McDONALD, Alex: Alex and Isadora (Harrington) McDonald were married in Linneus 6/26/1899.  They also lived in Linneus for a period of time after that.  I am interested in any information about this couple and their family.  Thanks for your help in solving this mystery.  Bonnie [email protected]

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McGregor: 12 December 2007:  Looking for anyone researching the Duncan Stewart & Margaret (nee: Robertson) McGregor  family.   Contact Paul Winter at:  [email protected].

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McHENRY: 21 July 2006:  Looking for information on the following individuals:  John McHenry, and wife Talitha. John died in Linn County.  John and Talitha had a son named John William McHenry who was married to Minnie Satera Klink.  Contact Charles at [email protected].

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McKELVIE 26 February 2006. Searching for information about:  Ida A. Bower, b: 6/1867, IL , d: 1920, m: Andrew R. McKelvie, 7/3/1888 (Schuyler Co., IL) (IL: 11/1864-1920), Lived in Clay Twp. of Linn Co., MO, in 1920.Earl S. McKelvie, b: 3/24/1890, IL, d: 7/1/1964, m: Eunice ?, (MO: 4/21/1893-10/1980) Lived in Parson Creek Twp. of Linn Co.Harold H.? McKelvie, b: (9/27)?/1912, MO, d: (2/2/2001: Farmington, MO)?, m:??  Bert M. McKelvie, b: 5/21/1892, IL, d: 11/1962, m: Alma E. ?, (MO: 1891-1930)  Lived in Linn Co. in 1930.  Kathryn McKelvie, b: 1922, MO, d: 1930, m: ??  Thank you for any assistance. Jim @ [email protected] *****************************************************************************************************************************

MINOR, Melinda:  15 September 2006.  I am looking for the death date of Melinda Minor, wife of William Minor.  She died I think about 1868.  Her husband William Minor died about 1880.  Their sons Hart and George Minor lived in the area.  Mary Evans   [email protected]

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MILLS-WILLS, Elvera/Elvira:  31 January 2007.  Elvera MILLS according to research conducted, should be listed as ELVIRA  WILLS, who married BARBEE.  Please contact me, I have copy(s) of Brookfield Library Records.  Thank you for reading my entry.  Vicki Elliott @ [email protected]

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NEWMAN, Willmette G.: 29 July 2005: "I'd appreciate (any) information about WILMETTA G. NEWMAN, b. Dec 1888, Marceline, presumably to WASHINGTON (WILL) NEWMAN of Kentucky and CHRISTIAN (CLISTA) DELONG of Iowa. Hoping for exact date of birth and confirmation of parents. Wilmetta is my wife's maternal grandmother. I'd be glad to share what I've discovered with other family members. Kirk Strong, Anacortes, WA [email protected]  ***************************************************************************************************************************

 NEWMAN, Jesse, etc.: 04 October 2007:  I am researching the Newman family of Carroll Co., Va. and many of them went to Linn Co., Mo.   My ggg grandfather Jesse Newman had a son Nimrod W. Newman (b. 1835 & d. 1904 in Mo.) who married Elizabeth Lineberry (b. 1837 & d. 1916 in St. Catherine, Mo.)  in 1855 in Carroll Co., Va. & later moved to Linn Co., Mo.   They had 6 sons, (1) Alexander Newman married 3 times, 1. Martha Ann Williams 2. Martha J. ? & 3. Dora ? ; (2) Leander Frances Newman married Margaret Frances Langwell;  (3) John Newman married Samantha Coulson; (4) Jacob Newman married Elizabeth Susan Braggen; (5) Jesse Newman unmarried & (6) Wesley Newman unmarried.   The last 2 were born in Mo., but the others were born in Carroll Co., Va.  What I am trying to do is the find some descendants of his sons that may still be living. 

Jesse also had another son James E. Newman that I later found in Mo.  1900 Chariton, Mo. Census.  Found James as a boarder in the household of Andrews family.  1910 Chariton, Mo. Census.  Found James married with a daughter  1920 Linn Co., Mo. Census.  Found James & wife Adella with daughter Stella.  Trying to find any of his descendants.

I also had 2 more great uncles that also moved to Linn Co., Mo.   Floyd Newman (b. 1876 & d. 1940 in Mo.)  who married Luvinia Landreth (b. 1888 & d. 1971 in Mo.) daughter of Rush Floyd &  Arenia Lineberry Landreth.   They had five children: (1) Goldie Newman married ? Call; (2) John Floyd Newman married twice Pauline Hudson & Louise Burton; (3) Reta Newman married ? Hainds; (4) Female Newman (5) Charles G. Newman.  Some of this information was from Luvinia's obit.  

Then Floyd's brother Elbert Newman (b. 1880 & d. 1949 in Brookfield, Mo.) who was married 3 times Elva E. Frost, Nellie F. ? & Ella Pearl Wine Thudium, he had 2 children (that I know of) LaVern Newman & Evelyn Ruth Newman.   I am also trying to find descendants of these two brothers also.

I have lots of information & pictures I am willing to share with anyone from these families.  We have a family reunion which my cousin & I started last year in Hillsville, Va. & would love to include any "new cousins".   Thanks,  Beth Robinette   [email protected]

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NICKERSON, John: 17 June 2005: "I would like to find obituaries & cemetery location (possibly Helton Cemetery?) for John NICKERSON, born Jan, 1795 in Madison County, KY; died 16 Oct 1845 in Bucklin, Linn Co., MO. Also, would like info. on his second wife Elizabeth (RICHARDSON) NICKERSON.(see SLACK, Elizabeth below. kk) I know she married John SLACK after John NICKERSON’s death & had 3 more children. I do not know when she died, where she is buried, or who were her parents. Contact Debbie Singleton, e-mail address: [email protected] *****************************************************************************************************************************  NICKERSON, Thomas L.: 04 May 2005: "I have a copy of the death certificate for Thomas L. NICKERSON, died 30 Sept 1916. It states that his place of burial is ADVENT Cemetery, Macon County, MO. I have not been able to locate an ADVENT Cemetery. If anyone can provide information, please contact Debbie at [email protected]. Thanks". FYI: Thomas lived in Linn Co., Mo. as shown in the 1850 Census. kk  *****************************************************************************************************************************  

ORMSBY, Elijah Dewey: 27 May 2005: Trying to find information on Elijah, whose children were: Edward ; Newton Frederick; Frederick Solomon; Major; Royal Jonathon; Minnie May (Married Wlm Rbt Vorce); and, Jennie M.. I'm particularly interested in the people highlighted. I seem to have hit a dead end with what became of Elijah Ormsby and his children other than Royal. This family is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield. Thanks, Carol Crow  [email protected].    ***************************************************************************************************************************** 

PACE, John W.: 19 August 2006:  Searching for info on Francis KELLEY, b. VA 1812, m. Clark Co. KY 1834 to Mary B. Pace, d. Linn Co. MO 1886 and buried in Old Linneus Cemetery.  Also, John W. PACE, b. Clark Co. KY 1824, m. Harriet (Leitzenberg) Lizenby  1850 Platte Co. MO, d. Linn Co. MO 1905.   Please contact  Roma Pace Strub  [email protected]

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PANCOST, Lester E: 23 February 2007:  looking for Lester E. Pancost B: 1844 Ohio --married Irene (Inna) Garrison B: 1848 Ky.  Lived in Chariton Co. Mo. 1870. Lived in Linn co. 1900 and 1910. Children Arneline J., b. 1890 Lema E., b.1881 Minnie, b.1877  Blanch B: 1882 Merlene, b: 1889. Appreciate any help.  Helen mills  [email protected]

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PARIGO, Wilbur: 03 April 2005: "Looking for any information on Wilbur and Josie Parigo who resided in Brookfield or Kirksville in Linn County, MO. Wilbur was born on Feb 4, 1890 and died in September of 1969. " Thanks! Brandon Parigo [email protected]   ****************************************************************************************************************************  PARKER, James E.:    28 May 2008:  I am searching for information on James E. Parker, listed in 1880 Federal census for Clay township. Son of Thomas E. Parker, age 42,  and Mary J. Parker, age 40.  James is shown as 10 yrs old in 1880.  My great grandfather was James Ernest Parker, and I wondered if this might be him.  Others shown in the family are: son Rufus, age 7, daughter Anna, age 5, and Thomas' brother William, age 40. Thank you.  Please contact Frank Parker at  [email protected]  .

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PEABODY, Calvin: 24 October 2005: I'm trying to find the cemetery where my G-grandfather is buried. His name was Calvin Peabody, wife's name Lizette. He lived most of life in Sangamon County, Il but lived last few years near a daughter Sarah E. Elliott. in Linn County, Mo. I have a record of his death in Linn County Sept 7, 1870 . After his death his widow lived near Browning. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Charles P. Peabody [email protected]   *****************************************************************************************************************************  PEQUIGNOT, Mary Theresa: 02 March 2005: I have a relative, a Mary Theresa Pequignot, that was born in Linn County, Missouri, in 1861. Until I entered her obituary I had no idea that her parents, John Baptiste Pequignot and Christina Frantz were in Missouri. As they were Darke County, Ohio families. Yet, her folks died back in Darke County. Does anyone have any information of Pequignot's being in Linn County. They were Catholic. Thanks, Mary Ann Mangen at [email protected]    *****************************************************************************************************************************  PERKINS, A.S.: 27 December 2005: "I would like any information on A. S. PERKINS who lived in Linneus, Linn County, MO around 1890. I think he may have been a physician, not sure. He was married at one time to Lou Moore Chrisman, who died in 1890s, leaving a daughter, Ollie Mae. My name is Virginia McKenzie [email protected]   (email address needs updated/queries being returned. kk)

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PIERCE, Martha: 28 February 2005: ".. researching my great grandparents, Simon B. and Martha (Pierce) Lower. If anyone has any information on one or both of the people, I would really appreciate hearing from you." Thanks, Roy Lower [email protected]   *****************************************************************************************************************************

POLLOCK: 26 November 2006: I am looking for two items:   1) marriage of Alexander Pollock (b 1882 IL) to unknown bet 1900 and 1912, and  2) birth of daughter to Alexander Pollock circa 1912.  As far as I can tell both of these occurred while he was living in Marceline, Linn Co. He died in Marceline in 1918.   Any help appreciated.  Paul W.  [email protected]

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Ramsey/Moore/Botson: 13 September 2006: I am looking for any information or descendants of Anslum I. Ramsey  born about 1832 and his wife, Arhus C. Moore.  They were married Jan. 6, 1856 in Linn Missouri.  Anslum is the son of Samuel Ramsey and ____Frazier.  Anslum and Arhus had the following children.  Mary E., Elizabeth S., William S., Aribella, Arthur, Eva and Leonard.  Arhus and the children seem to have vanished after 1880 census.  Anslum married Ellen Botson on June 7, 1885 in Linn Missouri and before Dec 1896 he was living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Anslum and Ellen had the following children:  Willis born Feb 1884 MO, Bertha May born April 18, 1886 MO, Lulla born Jul 1888 MO, Edward born Jan 1890 MO, Lee Garfield born Dec 3 1896 OK, Eva born 1898 OK and Harry born Dec 1899 OK.  Anslum died after 1899 and June 1900 somewhere in OK where Ellen is listed as widow on the 1900 Census.  Lee and Harry were put up for adoption.  Harry might have gone to Texas.  There is no information about the rest of the family.  Please email me if you have any information on this family.  Thank you.  Cathy Cadd:  [email protected]

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 REDD: 09 June 2007:  I am looking for information on Keifer and Jay Redd.  Their father Thomas Dudley Redd was born in Grant County, KY.  Thomas died May 9, 1904 and their mother, Vinnie E. Redd died Dec 24, 1918.  On the Linn Co Census for 1910, Keifer was 14 years old, living with Theo Johnson, and Jay was 12 years old, living with Frank L. Amack.  Vinnie was alive, but I can't find her on the 1910 Census.  Thanks for any help.  Sue Gouge  [email protected]

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RICKETT: 18 May 2006:  “I'm trying to find the names of the "Rickett's" that were already settled in Meadville.  I don't know if these Rickett's are Nancy's parents (that theory is doubtful), siblings, or nieces or nephews.  The only sibling of Nancy's that I'm aware of is Abel Clark Rickett and I have no info on him at all except for his name and a photograph.   Any help you can give me would be appreciated.”    Judy.  [email protected] *****************************************************************************************************************************  RILEY: 10 February 2006: Searching for 2^nd. great grandparents, Barney (born 1825 in Ohio) and wife Elizabeth (Nation) Riley (born 1832 in Indiana)- Seeking death and cemetery information. 1880 Census shows them to be in Jackson Twp, Linn Co Missouri with their family. Family members include: William, John, Allen, Isaac, Ellen, Jefferson, Oliver, Mary Ann, and James. Family came from Linn or Tama County, Iowa to Missouri. Thank you for any help with this inquiry. Andrea Rootham, Contact me at [email protected]. *****************************************************************************************************************************  ROBERTS, Morris: 28 May 2005: Looking for information on Morris Roberts, his parents and ancestors. Click on ROBERTS to view the family history we have researched and gathered to date. You may contact me, Donna at [email protected].                 Thank you for your interest.  ****************************************************************************************************************************  ROBINSON, Cyrus M.: 24 November 2005: I am searching for the cemetery record of Stella May Robinson born 1882 in Pike County Mo. She was enumerated with her father, Cyrus M Robinson on the 1900 Linn County, Benton Twp. Census. Also enumerated in the household were two siblings. I believe she first married Andrew J Hassler, also enumerated in Linn Co, Benton twsp in 1900. She did have at least one child, Bernard Dana, born in 1905. Stella second married Charles E Williams September 2, 1908 in Wyandotte County Ks and they had one daughter, Opal born July 1909 in KCMO. Stella died August 25, 1911 in KCMO and according to the KCMO obit and her death certificate, she was buried at Browning, MO. Stella's Death Certificate indicates her father was Cyrus M. Robinson and mother Elizabeth Miles.

I have noted a 'Sarah E Robinson' 1861-1895 buried in the Hoover Cemetery not far from Browning ( Sullivan County) I am trying to determine 3 things:

1) Was Sarah E Robinson's maiden name 'Elizabeth Miles'?

2) Is Stella May (nee Robinson) Williams buried in Hoover Cemetery? and

3) Is there an obit or some other source of information that I can determine the name of Stella and Andrew Hassler's other child. The KCMO obit shows the name of her first child as 'ijin', which appears to be a misspelling.

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ROSS: 10 August 2008: Homer Ross married Sarah Elizabeth Libby.  Looking for information on Sarah Elizabeth, and her great granddaughter Julie Ann Ross ( 1930-1932) (was given up for adoption).  Her mother was Edna Mae Ross.  Any information will be helpful. Thank you.   e-mail Rosemary at: [email protected]

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SARGENT Aletha Elizabeth: 15 July 2005: Searching for the final resting place of my gg grandmother. Her name is Aletha(Letha) Elizabeth (Simons) Sargent and was married to Jacob Sargent. They lived in Parsons Creek township until Jacob died in 1900. She then moved to Jefferson township with her son and is in the census up to 1920. I have the full set of transcriptions from May Bartee Couch and did not find her in any of them. She did say there was damage to the Linn-Bethel/Grant Cemetery and it could be that her stone was destroyed. Thank you for your information.  Grace. [email protected]

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SCHALLO, Eupha: 02 March 2009:    I found a reference to an ancestor in the Linn County, Missouri Cemetery Records, Vol. 2 & 8, for Eupha J. Grice Schallo 1879 – 1919.  Any information I could receive on this individual or the surname would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.   Gayle [email protected]

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SHANE/SHAIN: 15 July 2005: Some information was found. Click on SHANE at the left. For more details see Hale above. Does anyone know what ever happened to RUTH SHANE, b. 1899 in Linn County…. Please contact Nancy @ [email protected]

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SIMON : 25 October 2005: . . . looking for info and possible grave site for George Simon & Celia Reger Simon. Last known during 1870 census, No Salem Township, Linn Co, Missouri. Contact: Joyce Simon Snell at: [email protected]  

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SLACK, Elizabeth (Nickerson): 17 June 2005: I know she married John SLACK after John NICKERSON’s death & had 3 more children. (Note: more on John Nickerson above. kk) I do not know when she died, where she is buried, or who were her parents. Contact Debbie Singleton, e-mail address: [email protected]

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SMITH, J.H. and Lulu: 09 November 2005: Need any information on a J.H. Smith, b. abt. 1852, England, wife's name was Lulu or Lula. Lulu was born in MO. Children's names were Helen, Kenneth, Walter C. and Marlin(lea). J. H. Smith and family lived in Locust Creek, Linn, MO in 1900. Thanks for any help. Ellen Liles, Sheridan, AR [email protected]  (email address needs be updated/queries being returned. kk)

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SMITH, John S: 18 April 2005: "Need information on ancestors of John Speed Smith and Milly Langley/Langwell married Jan 4,1864 in Linn Co.,Mo. John was born Jan 22, 1844/46 in Mo. and Milley was born Sept 25, 1846 in Mo. to a Jasper Langley and ?. John and Milley's first child was a son Jeremiah born Jan 25, 1866 in Mo. Is it possible John's father was Jeremiah Smith?" Thank you. Norma Gabriel [email protected].

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STAPLES, Charles D.: 11 June 2005: "Looking for information on Great Grandparents, Charles David and Nellie M. (Strickland) Staples. Children : Alfred (Nita), Ernest (Geneva), Harry (Myrtle), Annie (Bill Mendenhall), Ada (Johnny Teeters), John, and Earl (Thela)." Thank you very much!!!! Phyllis Sullivan - - - [email protected]. (email address needs updated/queries being returned. kk)

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SURBER.:  14 April 2006: “ Looking for information on the family of Oscar O. Surber, Oscar was born in Ind. ( late 1870's- early 1880's), and married Ruth Garland Duncan, of Linn Co. They had at least one son Oren Urban Surber, and at least one daughter, Martha C. Surber ( 1900-1918). Oscar died in Linn Co, ( possibly in April), 1906. He was the brother of my g-grandmother Pharis Surber Gray, any assistance in obtaining further information regarding this family, would be appreciated.  Please contact me at: [email protected] Thanks, Jill”. ***************************************************************************************************************************** 

 THOMAS, David:  05 April,  2009:   I am looking for a death date or grave/burial information on David Thomas. He was living in the Laclede, MO area in the 1880 census, in Parsons Creek Twp, and was married to Hannah Phillips. She was my
> 2^nd. great-grandmother. She is buried in Glaston Cemetery, Ethel, Macon Co, MO.  In the 1900 census she was listed as a widow and housekeeper in Ethel.  He was from Wales. They got married July 20, 1872 in Linn Co, MO. Any help will be appreciated.   Sharon Foltz  [email protected].

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THOMAS, Luther:  10 October 2006:   I have been looking for information about my Great Great Grandfather Luther Silas Thomas and his wife Laura Etta Hopson Thomas.  They were both born in Linn County Missouri.  Luther - Feb 17, 1866 in Linneus and Laura - March 8, 1869 in Meadville.  They were married in Livingston, Missouri on August 1, 1886 and had 12 children.  My Great Grandmother Clara Opal Thomas was born June 17, 1887 in Linneus, followed by Ethel Jane in 1888, Grace Agnes in 1890, Lillie Faye in 1892, Lena Georgia in 1894 and James Wesley Thomas in 1897.  Between then and 1902 they moved to Oklahoma.  If you have any information or biography about them I would love to hear about it.  Thank you for your help.  Sincerely Jodi Breck  [email protected].

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THOMAS, Hardin: 06 July 2007:    I am looking for the burial location of my great-great-great grandfather, Hardin THOMAS and possibly three of his children (John, d. 1846; unnamed daughter, b & d 1845, and Isaac d. 1854).  He moved to Linn County, MO from Saline County, MO between 1842 and 1845.  He served in the Mexican-American war, came home ill and died 13 September 1848.  His widow, Permelia (Garvin) Thomas and surviving children are listed in the 1850 Linn County, MO census in District 50.  Can anyone help me?  I'd love to come and visit his grave, but it's too far to drive if we don't even have any idea if it's marked!  Thanks!  Lori (Thomas) Halfhide  [email protected] 

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TODD, Maggie Maud:  11 January 2008:  I am looking for birth information on Maggie Maud TODD. Her death cert says she was born on July 2, 1885 in Marceline.  Mother listed as Ellen Riley. Father listed as William Maddox but I think he was a step father as the family says Maggie's last name is TODD. I would appreciate conformation on her parent's names.  1910 census puts her in Colorado, married. Email address: [email protected]  

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 TOMLINSON, Claude D.: Am looking for someone who could do some "digging" for me at  the Courthouse?  I'm looking for a Claude Tomlinson that died in 1955.  I think he may be the brother of my father-in-law and an Orphan Train Rider who came to Hamilton in 1905. (Five Tomlinson children were sent west by the Children's Aid Society of NY.)   I will gladly pay for information!!  Regards,  Ann Browning - Mission Viejo, Calif.  [email protected]

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TURPIN-THOMAS, Rachel. Research submitted by M. C. Harviston - [email protected] 

***************************************************************************************************************************** WARNER, Wilbur: 13 November 2007:    I’m searching for information about W. O. (Wilbur) Warner and his wife Annie (Young) Warner who lived in Marceline, Missouri between the dates of 1885-1889.  Also, I am searching for death and/or cemetery information for Annie Warner who died Jul 1889 and their son Olin Warner (born in 1885) who died Apr 1889. 

Any help is sincerely appreciated!!!!   Lola @ [email protected]

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WATSON, John W.: 31 October 2008/updated 31 July 2009:  I am searching for John William Watson. This is my husbands grandfather. All we know is that he was born July 15, 1854 in Linn County, Missouri and died April 23, 1947 in Somervell County, Texas. When he was a young man, aprox. 12 or 14, we have guessed, he left home and never returned. I will be glad to pay the expense for the information if you can fine anything. Also it appears he must have been related to a Baker because he had what he said was cousins that he visited in Fort Worth, Texas.  Thank you.  Jeanetta Watson  can be reached at:  . [email protected]

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WHITE, Samuel C.: 31 October 2005: Samuel Carpenter White was born to Samuel White and Maria Louisa Royer White about 1835 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and died 11 June 1894 in Bucklin area, Linn County, Missouri. According to his granddaughter, who was ten when he died, he tied a rope around his neck and jumpted from the top of his barn, committing suicide. She said the reason was, "his wife was so mean". I wonder what the full story was? His wife was Mary Ann Landis White (18 July 1837-March 1921; she died in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri.) Both are buried in Bucklin (or Bucklin Township). I would be very grateful for his obituary or other news story of his death, the cemetery name where they are buried, and both their exact birth and death dates. Any other data would also be very welcome. Please help! Many thanks, Contact Marlene at:   [email protected].  ir*****************************************************************************************************************************         WILCOX:  06 July 2006.  The 1860 Federal Census listed a Mrs. Wilcox with 3 children: Mercy, Spencer and George, all born in New York.  They were living in Linn Co. Missouri at the time of the census. They were my Ggrandfather and GGgrandmother. I would like to find any info on these people. Linda Boyd [email protected]

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 WILLIAMS, Stella: 24 November 2005: See Robinson, Cyrus M. above.  *****************************************************************************************************************************

WILLS-MILLS, Elvira/Elvera:  31 January 2007.  Elvera MILLS according to research conducted, should be listed as ELVIRA  WILLS, who married BARBEE.  Please contact me, I have copy(s) of Brookfield Library Records.  Thank you for reading my entry.  Vicki Elliott @ [email protected]

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WINTER, William and Harriet: 28 November 2005: Seeking information on Harriet and William Winter, Yellow Creek Twp., Linn Co., Mo. Please see the attached link of that which I have uncovered so far. As I live in Michigan, would be willing to compensate one who would take a pix of the home on any of the parcels listed I if there is one, and for one to do "look-ups" for me. Thank you. Paul @ [email protected] .  *****************************************************************************************************************************  WINTON: 17 February 2006: Hello. My name is Janice Miller and I have hit the "brick wall" in regards to my grandfather and his family. I have copies of my grandfather and great-uncle’s WWI Draft Registration cards, which list Browning, MO as their birthplace. I have also been told that my great-grandmother died in Linn County when my grandfather was in the third grade. Here is what I know:  Grandfather: Guy William Winton, born June 11,1898  Great-Uncle: Charles Claude Winton, born December 14, 1890  Great-Grandfather: Lewis (Louis) Nathan Winton, born August 25, 1856  Great-Grandmother: Clara (or Carrie) Mathews .  Any help would be greatly appreciated! I have been searching for years and can find no record of my family in Missouri. Unfortunately, this is where my family line ends on my father’s side. THANK YOU! Janice - [email protected]    (email address needs be updated/queries being returned. kk)

(FYI: you probably already know that Browning, Mo. now lies on the dividing line between Linn and Sullivan Counties, and individuals MAY be listed in either county.) kk 

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WISE, Remus: 20 February 2005: Request information about Remus Wise. "He and his family moved there (to Linn County) about 1850 from Kentucky. He died in 1889 and is buried there. I would like to find out which cemetery. He was orphaned at age 3 and I have not been able to find out anything about his parents or siblings. He was born in Laurel County Kentucky. He is my gggrandfather. Thank you so much. Carolyn Schaffer - - - [email protected].  ***************************************************************************************************************************** 

WRIGHT, John: 01 September 2005:---looking for any info on John L. Wright, born 1856 or 57 in Linn Co, married (1) Lavina (have no maiden name, or marriage date--she was born 1861, Mo), (2) Carrie E. Smith, 1898, Mo. John died January 14, 1906--buried Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cem., Mo. If anyone has any info, I'd be grateful, as I've been stonewalled trying to find parents, info on Lavina, also, etc. Thanx-- e-mail: [email protected]  

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YOUNG, William H.: 24 March 2007:   I am looking for any information on William Henry Young's family.  They lived in Brookfield, Linn, Missouri.  William Henry B: 25 Nov 1867 in Aurora,Kane, Ilinois.  Md. Elizabeth Kesel 15 Apr 1896 in Illinois.  Elizabeth Kesel B: Oct 1876 in Aurora, Kane, Illinois. Their children are: Ada B., Born Aug 1897 in Illinois, Walter A., Born 1902 in Illinois, Floyd R., Born 1904 in Missouri, and William K., Born 1912 in Missouri.  Any information would be appreciated.  Please contact Jennifer Young at [email protected]

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