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Mathias and Reese Roseberry were in the 21st Missouri Volunteer Infantry, which I have assumed was formed at least partially out of Vernon County because that is where their father Thomas Hughes Roseberry lived and died. Mathias was mortally wounded in action on April 9, 1865 during the siege on the rebel Fort Blakeley, Alabama, only hours after Lee surrendered at Appomatox. His brother Reese was with him when he passed away early the next morning. Family lore has it that Reese married his older brother Mathias' sweatheart, Sue Wayland upon returning to Vernon County after the war. Reese was my great grandfather. I would love to find out about any trace information from Vernon county on the Roseberry or Wayland families. I have a copy of the original letter of condolence from Mathias' commander (Blackburn) to Thomas Hughes Roseberry. If you are interested in acquiring a copy of my copy, let me know. My sister still has Sue Wayland's silk wedding dress and dress gloves, in excellent condition too.
Searching Rufus Bishop m Sarah Biggs. Have newspaper story "Mrs. Bishop,Sad Fate" re her death. Date on paper 11-3-1896 states buried Click Cem. names in article Kious, Dr. Willson, Sister-in law Mrs. Lillian Bishop. C- Mrs W.P. Wolfe {Myra?} P.P.{Percy} Bishop, Mrs. John Clinton Woods {Florence Ellen {Nellie}. Also mentions Son Charles P. Bishop who died a year earlier. He was Missouri Brakeman killed when his "head crushed by a stringer on the Big Drywood Bridge". Would anyone be interested in copy of article? Also What Paper? Is Click Cem. Still in use?
Searching for info on Nelia(Nell, Nellie)Cannon Moody Croy b 24 Oct 1890 Sweetwater, TX d 5 June 1928 Nevada, MO. bur. Mt Calvary cemetery. Married to David Harrison Croy; dau by previous marriage: Velva Louise Moody who m. David Harrison Croy after Nellie's death. Any info on this family appreciated.
Looking for information on William Henry Creasey, b. Mar 21, 1884. Married Zella Parker (from Rich Hill in Bates County) Dec 8, 1907 in Montevallo, Vernon Co, Missouri. Any information on the Creasey family will be greatly appreciated.
I am researching Annie Eliza Baker born in Nevada the 21 Dec 1862. Her parents were Andrew BAKER and Mary Magdalene VARNER. His parents were Joseph and Catherine BAKER. Her parents were Phillip VARNER and Mary A ROBERTSON. If you have any information on these families, please let me know!!! THank you, Pam.
Neil & Pamela Olsen (509) 574-5162
405 S. 31st Ave
Yakima WA 98902
Perry Baker was born in Nevada, Mo. in Vernon co. in or around 1869. I am doing research on him. I would like for you to post his name. He later at a time unknown moved to Kansas. In Kansas, he married my Great-Gmother, Margurite Louise Day who was born in Linn Co. Kansas. Perry was my Great-Grandfather.... Thank you Harry Stillings
I'm looking for relatives of both David and Sophia (Porter) Shick, their daughter Fannie Mae Shick in Jan 14, 1894 married Calvin Klontz in Ellis, MO. I know the result of that marriage, but what I am looking for is what happened to David and Sophina Porter Shick. David, born 16 Oct 1842 in Portage Co. Ravenna Ohio and died in Ormulga, OK in 1907. Does anyone know where their farm was in Vernon County? How long did they stay in Vernon County, and what, if any, were the names of their other children? Did they have any other connection with the Klontz's other than the marriage of Calvin and Fannie Mae? Will exchange information. Thanks in advance.
Did anyone know they people they lived in Vernon County for sometime before moving on to Okmulga, OK. Their daughter Fannie Mae Shick married Calvin Klontz in 14 Jan 1894 in Ellis, MO, they had a large family. But I am interested in what happened to David and Sophina. Will exchange information. Thanks in advance. Pam
Searching for information on CHASE, MEASON, AND BREWER families. From about 1850 to 1910, they lived in Vernon Co. and Bourbon Co. There were numerous marriages among them. My grandmother, Achsah Chase, and her brother Maurice, graduated from the teachers college in Fort Scott. Many moved to Oregon in about 1910. My ggrandfather was Newton Chase, lived about seven miles east of Fort Scott on a farm crossed by the railroad tracks. I have pictures of the area circa 1900.
I would like to correspond with anyone interested in the Thomas TAGGART family that lived in Vernon County in 1870. His wife's name was Sarah Elizabeth. Their children included Mary Jane, William, Thomas, John, Andrew, and Sarah. I suspect the father, Thomas, is buried in Vernon County. Thank you.
VALENTINE,MUSHANEY,MASHANEY,MATHANY,MUSCHANEY.I have found all
these names on Valentine's legal documents. VALENTINE is my GGreat
Grandfather. we have found most of his decendents that is his boys.
VALENTINE m CATHERINE GABHART,in BADEN GERMANY, they came to MO had 8
children to geather. I have records of EDWARD who also spelled his name
many ways.[#1.EDWARD MUSHANEY b.1843 virgil TWN.,Vernon,co MO.], was my
GGreatfather,his son {FRANK] JOSEPH FRANKLIN MUSHANEY was my
grandfather. We have found the decendents of EDWARD, [#2. FRANK,JFM]
died E CO 11th MO INF in 5 June 1863.] Edward named his first son after
his brother.][#3.LEWIS PHILLIP b.1847 St Charles d. Vernon co MO 1915.]
[#4.CATHERINE b.1850.] [#5. ROBERT b.1852 died 1941,Navada,vernon co.
MO.] [#6 MARY b 1854,][#7 E.E,b. 1856,][#8 ELLEN,b 1859.]
{CATHERINE [GABHART] MUSHANEY died 1860.} VALENTINE,MUSHANI,another
spelling.married ELIZABETH A. URNES 6th of aug 1860. They had a child
named ARSILLA MUSHANEY,in 1861. Grandad VALENTINE died in 1862 in fort
scott or navada MO. We of his decendents that are doing Genealogy cant
find,CATHERINE,MARY ,E.E. ,ELLEN,or ARZILLA
We think that his second wife raised her daughter,the others were eather
adopted out or raised by other Familey's at that time in 1862. if any
one knows there ansesters where abouts, this big family would love to
here from them. Where are the decendents of CATHERN,MARY E.E.,ELLEN???
or ARZILLA.??? Please let us know if any of you out there know or any of
the other,s we might of missed??? Thank you.
MARY MARTHA[MUSHANEY] TEIG.
po box 2484 page,az.86040
Need any information on Noah Bolander (or Bolinger), b. Dec. 11, 1825, Brown Co., OH - d. Dec. 25, 1886 Metz, Vernon Co., MO. His wife was Telitha C. (Martin), b. February 1, 1827 - d. April 18, 1894 in Metz, Vernon Co., MO. Bible recds show they were buried in Metz. Need any info on this family.
I'm looking for information about my grandfather "David Grant Greenlee"
he's buried in the Balltown Cemetary just west of Horton. I think it's
in Vernon County.
Thanks.
Kevin Greenlee
Ellen H.GLASGOW & Charles W. GLASGOW, mother & son, were living in Vernon Co., at time of 1920 Census. Also living in Vernon Co., at the same time, were Lee GLASGOW, another son, & his wife Anna. Ellen was born in England in the 1840s. Charles born ca 1864 in Pa. Lee may have been born in Pa., Ks., or Washington Territory. Wish to correspond with anyone who knows of these people. Have info to help you.
Minor Hope born ca. 1826, married 1848, Greene Co., TN, to Mary Jane Runnels. Married second, 1856, Vernon Co., MO, to Rebecca Margaret Hays. He was living in St. Clair Co., MO, in 1860, and in Vernon Co. in 1870 and 1880. Three children by first marriage - Eliza B., David R., and Susan R. Skaggs. Fourteen children by second marriage - Martha J., Mary, Robert, Mariah or Margaret, Nancy, Frances, James, Catherine, Carline, Lois Cox, Annie, Seltha or Cylthia, John and Charles. I would welcome any information on this family.
Looking for Lettie Hunter SHOEMAKER, who lived in Nevada, MO, in 1918. She brought back her sister's children from IL after their parents died in 1918. The children's parents were Thomas Carter KEEL and Pruda HUNTER, both of western MO. The children, ages 4 and 2 at the time, were John and Lucille KEEL.
Thanks!
Marti Dart in VA
James H Mayfield and family were living in Vernon Co in 1883 when son Virgil Wesley was born. Any info re this family would be appreciated. Thanks
My name is Janna Lay and I live in Muskogee, OK. I would like to find some information for Theodore Glenn, born October 16, 1902 in Nevada, Missouri. Any help would be appreciated. My e-mail address is laychjan@iamerica.net.
thank you
Researching info on Philip Stanford COE b. June 3, 1843 d. Aug 20, 1861 in Vernon Co. Mo. He was supposedly killed at the Battle of Lone Jack and or he may have been a Bushwacher!!!!! I am researching any others who have the surname COE. ANY help is very much appreciated.
Thanks,
Jenni COE
Searching for info on James W. HOWELL family. He was born 1889 near Nevada. He was a meatcutter and farmer. He died 21 Feb 1944, Bloomington, IL. He had three children: Mrs. Jean PALMER, Oscar HOWELL, and James W. HOWELL, Jr. Both boys were in the Army at the time of their father's death. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Linda Armstrong