Mercer County Missouri Queries
January - December 2001

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Surnames: AKERS COLLINGS
Submitter: Sandra Akers Dole (tdole@softcom.net )
Date: 16 Dec 2001

I need verification on the death of Bedy AKERS in Mercer County, MO, in 1846 or 1847. Bedy was born in KY and married Lydia COLLINGS. Was a son, Abraham Harvey AKERS born in Mercer County or Chariton County, MO, in 1841? Were these counties combined at that time? Thanks for any info you can supply me.

Surnames: WASHBURN MCKAY
Submitter: Glenna McKay Maddux (GMaddux523@AOL.com)
Date: 12 Dec 2001

Cynthia Ann WASHBURN was the daughter of Lemuel WASHBURN. She was married to Abraham MCKAY. Cynthia was 41 years old in the 1880 Mercer County, Mo census and at that time she was a widow. I am trying to find out where my ggrandmother is buried.

Surnames: VAN CLEAVE
Submitter: Mac Crawford (themightymac@worldnet.att.net)
Date: 07 Dec 2001

Looking for Benjamin C. VAN CLEAVE and any of his family members. He appears to have moved there about 1850-1854. At some point in time he moved to Des Moines, IA.

Surnames: SMITH CLODFELTER VANDERPOOL
Submitter: Diana (rock_hunter83@hotmail.com)
Date: 14 Nov 2001

I am looking for information about my ggg-grandmother, Milly Jane SMITH. She was born in Ky and moved to Putnam IN, married John CLODFELTER in 1849, and moved to Mercer, Co. in 1860. I believe it could have been Washington Twp, then the next year they were in Millgrove Twp. Milly stayed in that area til she died in 1906. I believe she could have also been in Modena Twp when she married her 2nd husband ,John "Jackie" VANDERPOOL, after her first husband died. She had 5 more kids with VANDERPOOL, the youngest being only 7 when he died, leaving Milly (age 50) with several young children. I am desperately trying to find Milly's parents and siblings. Please, if anyone knows anything about her, I'd love to have the information. Thanks.

Surnames: HAMILTON MAUPIN BAIN/BANE MILLER BRADLEY HORTON COX
Submitter: Joan Bell (jbell27@msn.com)
Date: 11 Nov 2001

I am searching for the marriage record or date of:
Jacob Riley HAMILTON, also known as Riley J. HAMILTON, born 13 Mar 1834, in Delaware, IN, son of Archibald HAMILTON and Susanna MILLER; and
Sarah Catherine MAUPIN, born 6 Mar 1830, possibly in Clay Co., KY, daughter of Perry MAUPIN and Rachel BRADLEY, from Ray Co., MO.
Riley and Sarah HAMILTON could have gotten married in either Ray Co. or Mercer Co. They had the following children: Zidania Alice, Garrett Maupin, Isabelle, John Henry, and Sarah Catherine.
Little Sarah was born 16 Mar 1863, her mother Sarah died 24 Mar 1863, then baby Sarah died 7 Apr 1863. After the death of Sarah Catherine MAUPIN HAMILTON, Jacob/Riley J. married Jane Ann HORTON.
My grandmother, Zidania Alice, born 1855, Mercer Co., married Robert (Robin) David BAIN, son of Cyrenus BANE/BAIN and Armina COX.
I would be so happy to find out when and where Sarah and Jacob/Riley were married. I am also willing to share information I have on the above families.
Also searching for a cousin named John BAIN and am hoping he will contact me. Thank you. Joan Bell

Surnames: POLSTON CALAVAN WELLS HUMPHREUS
Submitter: Judy Ison (IsonJudy@aol.com)
Date: 11 Nov 2001

Searching for information in Mercer Co., Mo. for following surnames: POLSTON, WELLS, HEUMPHREUS, CALAVAN. Willing to share what I have. Judy Ison

Surnames: BAY NEWMAN/NEUMAN GADBERRY CRAWFORD BUNCE
Submitter: Trudy Spanier (trudy@maui.net)
Date: 11 Nov 2001

John BAY, b. Aug 20, 1807 Ohio, d. July 25, 1875 Clinton Twp, Wayne Co, Iowa. Spouse Rhoda J. NEWMAN/NEUMAN, b. abt 1821 Ohio, died aft 1880, unknown location. Children:
1.Mary Amelia, b. Jan. 1, 1841 Mercer Co, MO, d. July 22, 1920 Liberal, Seward Co, KS. Her husband Harrison Benjamin GADBERRY, b. Aug 1, 1836 Frankfort Co, KY, d. Jun 8, 1920 Liberal, KS. Marriage was Dec. 6, 1859 Putnam Co, MO.
2. James, b. Nov. 17, 1844 MO, d. April 18, 1858, buried Wayne Co, Iowa.
3. Lydia Jane, b. abt 1848 Iowa or MO, d. unknown, spouse James CRAWFORD, b. abt 1838 OH, d. unknown. Marriage was in Putnam Co, MO Mar. 6, 1864.
4. William M., b. May 1, 1849 Wayne Co, Iowa, d. Feb. 17, 1928 Liberal,KS, spouse Isabella GADBERRY, b. Feb 6, 1850 Van Buren Co, Iowa, d. Jun. 26, 1938 Liberal, KS.
5. David, b. Feb 14, 1851 Iowa, d. May 14, 1858 Iowa.
6. Louise, b. abt 1854 MO, died aft 1870, unknown date.
7. Sarah C., b. July 15, 1857 Iowa or MO, d. Aug 20, 1858, buried Clinton Twp, Wayne Co, Iowa.
8. Elvina B., b. Mar 23, 1859 Iowa or MO, d. July 30, 1863, buried Clinton Twp, Wayne Co, Iowa.
9. Rhoda Malinda, b. abt 1864, died aft 1885, unknown date, spouse Charles Franklin BUNCE, b. abt 1857, d. unknown. Marriage was Trenton, Grundy Co, MO Aug. 18, 1885.
I am desperately seeking a marriage for John BAY and Rhoda J. NEWMAN sometime around 1840 in this area. I know that John and his brother David William BAY lived in Lafayette Twp, Livingston Co, MO on the 1840 census. They had businesses in Livingston, Grundy, Mercer, Putnam Cos., MO, and Wayne and Appanoose Cos., Iowa around that time. I also want to find out where Rhoda J. NEWMAN BAY died. Her children may have stayed in this area. Can anyone help me? Thanks.

Surnames: HOUSTON SINCLAIR PORTER LAUGHLIN SPENCER
Submitter: James Porter (jlporte110@att.net)
Date: 10 Nov 2001

I'm searching for information about the descendants of John "Rev. Dan" HOUSTON and his family. They lived in Somerset Twp., Mercer Co. This is all that I have on this family:
John Daniel HOUSTON, b. Feb 20 1850, d. Feb 01 1930; m. Jul 31, 1877 Sarah "Sallie" Angaline PORTER, b. Aug 23 1853, d. 1939, (daughter of Wesley McKindry PORTER and Helen M. LAUGHLIN).
Children:
1. Marvin M., b. 1879, d. 1945; m. Elsie M. SPENCER, b. 1901, d. 1946.
2. William Bascom
3. Byron T.; m. Gertrude SINCLAIR
4. Joseph Daniel.
I think two other children died as infants. Thanks so much for your assistance. James

Surnames: FLESHER
Submitter: Barbara Flesher Rewis (shelnbarbr@msn.com)
Date: 08 Nov 2001

Henry FLESHER died 1868 near Mill Grove, MO. Need burial location.

Surnames: SARVER REEVES SURBER
Submitter: John Hanrahan (ftmjohn@frontiernet.net)
Date: 02 Nov 2001
URL: http://www.frontiernet.net/~jhanrahan

Trying to link with ancestry of Andrew SARVER. Andrew was born in Virgina about 1802, moved to Mercer County about 1841. Possible decendant of Casper SURBER of Virginia. Found in 1850 census of Mercer County, he died in 1856 and is buried in the Norwood Cemetery. Wife's name is Perlina, and his oldest son Elias remained on the farm, married to Phoebe Ann REEVES. Perlina and other children moved to Iowa after 1856. Any information would be appreciated.

Surnames: GRIFFITH LAWTON DEHAVEN MESSINGER HIGGINS
Submitter: Chris L. West (cwest@carlsbadnm.com)
Date: 28 Oct 2001

Seeking information about my grandmother, Myrtle Bell LAWTON, born November 4, 1883, in Mercer County, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson LAWTON and Savilla Matilda DEHAVEN. Myrtle's brothers and sisters were Arthur, George, Robert, Edward, John; and Lloyd MESSINGER, Iva MESSINGER and Cecil MESSINGER, the last three fathered by A. J. MESSINGER. Myrtle married Francis Richard GRIFFITH, born October 4, 1875, the son of William L. GRIFFITH and Sarah Ann HIGGINS. Richard's brothers and sisters were Mary, Lilly, Nellie, Edward, Ralph, and Willie. Myrtle, Richard, William, and Sarah all are buried in the Goshen Cemetery. Thomas in buried in the Topsy Cemetery.

Surnames: WILLIAMS
Submitter: Gary Williams (heritage@montana.com)
Date: 25 Oct 2001

Searching for Absalom "Abraham" and Polly A. WILLIAMS family. In Mercer County, MO 1860 census, Harrison district. Children of Absalom (born ca. 1825 in NC) and Polly A. WILLIAMS: Martha J. WILLIAMS (born abt 1849); Mary E. WILLIAMS (born abt 1852); William Jasper WILLIAMS (born abt 1854); Caleb Earl (1856); Delila A. WILLIAMS (born abt 1859); Tyon (could be misspelling) WILLIAMS; Annie WILLIAMS. Searching for descendants and Absalom's and Polly's date and place of death.

Surnames: PICKETT PORTER ELLIOTT
Submitter: James Porter (jlporte110@att.net)
Date: 13 Oct 2001
URL: http://home.worldnet.att.net/~jlporte110

I'm interested in any information about the family members and descendants of Herbert A. PICKETT 1886; 1953 married Maude E. PORTER 1886 - 1962 (daughter of Samuel Milton PORTER and Florence ELLIOTT). Thank so much for your help. James

Surnames: WIDNER HENRY
Submitter: Judy Henry (jchenry@flash.net)
Date: 03 Oct 2001

Searching for Samuel WIDNER and his wife, Alzira HENRY, who were married in Sevier Co. TN and moved to MO prior to 1850. I find him purchasing land in Mercer Co. in 1856. Their children were Rachel, Margaret and Mary. She is a sister of Pleasant HENRY who also settled in Mercer Co.

Surnames: HENRY UPTON SMALLEY
Submitter: Judy Henry (jchenry@flash.net)
Date: 29 Sep 2001

Would like to connect with descendants of: Pleasant HENRY, son of Hugh HENRY and Mary UPTON, who was born Dec 18, 1825 in Sevier Co., TN; died Jul 24, 1864, Mercer Co., MO. He married Mary BRYANT in Sevier Co. She was born 1827; d. Jul 4, 1863, Mercer Co. They were in Mercer Co. by 1850.
Their children were:
Simon Bolivar HENRY, b. 1847, TN; d. 1890; m. Mary Josephine ?
Sarah Adeline HENRY, b. 1849, TN; m. Isaac SMALLEY
J.P.HENRY, b. abt 1852, MO
Elizabeth HENRY b. abt 1854, MO
Joseph D. HENRY b. abt 1855, MO
Mary C. HENRY, b. abt 1857, MO; m. BUDLES?
J.A. HENRY b. abt 1859, MO
Florence HENRY, m. NUNMAKER

Surnames: HENRY BRYANT NUNMAKER
Submitter: Judy Henry (jchenry@flash.net)
Date: 29 Sep 2001

Looking for Pleasant HENRY, said to have moved to Missouri. Have found Pleasant purchasing land in Mercer County, and on the 1850 Mercer Co. census list. This is what I know:
Pleasant HENRY b. Dec 18, 1825, Henry's Cross Roads, Sevier Co., TN
+Mary BRYANT m. Henry's Cross Roads, Sevier Co., TN
Children:
Sarah Smalley HENRY
J.P. HENRY
Elizabeth HENRY
Mary C. Budles HENRY
Joseph HENRY
W.W. HENRY
Florence HENRY
+NUNMAKER

Surnames: HOWARD PREWITT
Submitter: Barbra Chambers (MOMercer-Admin@Rootsweb.com)
Date: 29 Sep 2001

I would like any information on James HOWARD, born ca. 1830 in IN, son of John S. HOWARD and ? He is listed in the 1850 Buchanan Co. census with his father, step-mother Rebecca PREWITT, and younger brother, John B, age 14, born in MO. At some point, they moved to Mercer Co., where John S. was a millwright. When John S. died in 1862, James was mentioned in his will. Would like to know what happened to James. Where did he go? Whom did he marry? And most importantly, who was his mother? MOMercer-Admin@Rootsweb.comThanks for any information.

Surnames: GREEN
Submitter: Leona R Greene (Flowerchild417@aol.com)
Date: 24 Sep 2001

Hello all. Some time ago I posted to the Missouri list a first name. I did get a reply, but my computer crashed and I lost all. The first name is Eshiela, her last name was GREEN. In the reply I got back, they said that they had a Eshiela. Now with this name being so unusual, I should have acted on it. So if anyone has an Eshiela in their line, please contact me. Leona

Surnames: OSBORN JOHNSON MCCLURE
Submitter: Linda Cassidy (lindacassidy@ameritech.net)
Date: 23 Sep 2001

I am looking for info on my ggggrandfather, Andrew OSBORN. His children were Mary and John. John and his wife Amanda Alloway MCCLURE are buried in Hughes Cemetery. So I believe that Andrew must have settled in Cainsville or close by as my grandfather Cleo OSBORN was born there. Also wondering where Hughes Cemetery is. Any help will be greatly appreciated. My grandfather Cleo OSBORN married Myrtle Ann JOHNSON in Saline, Missouri.

Surnames: MOORE SPARKS
Submitter: Jack MOORE (jmoore02@aol.com)
Date: 23 Sep 2001
URL: www.families.org

Mose MOORE, born abt 1850's AL? Died 1910's Mercer County, MO. Believed to have had three families in AL, KY, Mercer County,MO. Was my ggrandfather. Grandfather was George MOORE, born Sep 1897, died 1963, Mercer County, MO. Railroader all his life. Wife/grandmother Della SPARKS. Request any info on Mose MOORE,George MOORE etc. Thank you.

Surnames: BRIGGS
Submitter: Neil Webner (nwebner@earthlink.net)
Date: 29 Aug 2001
URL: http://home.earthlink.net/~nwebner/roots.html

I am looking for any references to Avis BRIGGS, possibly my mother's mother. Avis was likely born about 1875-1885 and gave my mother up for adoption in 1915. Missouri law prevents my seeing her original birth certificate, but I have her adopted birth certificate and adoption "deed". Avis lived in Mercer Co. at time of adoption.

Surnames: HAMILTON SEXTON SNYDER SPARKS WASHBURN DRAHAUS FRANKLIN HICKMAN GOODWIN/GOODMAN
Submitter: Linda Stevenson (jadehoochie@webtv.net)
Date: 19 Aug 2001

I'm looking for information on my mother's family. My mother's maiden name is Margie Lois HAMILTON. She married Lloyd SPARKS. Her father's name is Earl Washington HAMILTON. I think her mother's name is Estell SEXTON HAMILTON. My mother lived in Princeton, MO until 1962. My grandfather Earl HAMILTON lived in Mount Mariah, MO all his life . My mother had 1 brother, Russel HAMILTON, and 4 sisters: Evelyn WASHBURN, Nora DRAHAUS, Gladas FRANKLIN, Hazel HICKMAN, and an aunt, Ada GOODWIN or GOODMAN. I think we are related to the SEXTONS and the SNYDERS.

Surnames: BALES HERIFORD
Submitter: Nancy Blakeman (nbdvm@aol.com)
Date: 12 Aug 2001

Looking for information on Alice BALES HERIFORD. She was a sister of my GGrandfather Thomas Franklin BALES. She was living in Princeton in 1938 when my ggrandfather died. I dont know if she was an older or younger sister. He was 70 years old when he died. He was born in Tennesee but the family moved to Missouri when he was young and some of his siblings may have been born in MO.

Surnames: CONSTABLE BROWN MORRIS
Submitter: Donna Rader (rebrader9@aol.com)
Date: 06 Aug 2001

I am seeking information regarding the CONSTABLE family of Mercer County, Missouri. Specifically the descendants of Annenias, William,and Perry CONSTABLE, Martha Jane CONSTABLE BROWN, and Amy Estes BROWN MORRIS. I am seeking positive identification of the military records of Perry CONSTABLE. I am a direct descendant of the above mentioned men and women. I would appreciate any and all information regarding these people. Sincerely, Donna Rader

Surnames: GIBSON FREEMAN
Submitter: Lola (brucerc@pcpartner.net)
Date: 31 Jul 2001

Does someone have access to the 1870 census for Mercer County, MO? If so, I would like to request a look-up for: George W. GIBSON b. 1815 (unk. where), m. Cornelia FREEMAN 3 Nov 1839 in Lorain County, OH. George GIBSON and Cornelia are buried in Wilder Cemetery, Mercer County, MO. I am trying to determine where they both were born. Thanks, Lola

Surnames: DULL BYRD CORRELL INGLE
Submitter: Paula Wood (pajewood@hctc.com)
Date: 30 Jul 2001

I am researching my genealogy and am wondering if anyone could help me. I have a piece of paper that was sent to my cousin and it reads: 1911- History of Mercer Co.,MO. George DULL is mentioned as night watchman.
Also, on the same piece of paper there is a census and it reads: Princeton cem.--Mercer Co, Elizabeth, dau. of Oscar and Lucille L DULL 1916-1920; Louisa A DULL d. Nov 12 1884, 71 years 10m 12d; Nellie DULL 1879-1883; Josie DULL 1886-1896; Edgar DULL 1872-1938; Mary E DULL 1871-1927, inf. dau, 1904-1904. I am wondering if any could help me find out if Louisa DULL had the maiden name BYRD.
Also, I have this: 1880 Mercer Co., MO, Princeton, Morgan twp# 87, CORRELL, Hannah 56 f wd or div.; Ind., Ohio INGLE,Anna L, 24, dau married Mo,Pa. Lines are going through married.
These are all relatives of mine and I am trying to find any information on them that I can. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Paula Wood

Surnames: LEMONS LOVELACE
Submitter: Peggy Lovelace Contreras (peggycontreras@home.com)
Date: 30 Jul 2001
URL: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/c/o/n/P-L-Contreras/index.html

Mary Jane LOVELACE LEMONS b. Aug 22, 1838 Washington Co, TN; m. Jeremiah LEMONS Dec 29, 1853 Washington Co, TN. Mary Jane died Feb 29, 1916 in Mercer Co, MO and is buried in the Girdner Cemetery. Any connections?

Surnames: CRAIG BARRETT
Submitter: Rick Hoppe (rhoppe1@hot.rr.com)
Date: 29 Jul 2001

I am searching for any information on William A. BARRETT and/or Laura CRAIG, who were married on June 20, 1895 in Mercer County, MO. They are on my wife's family's side, and I am writing a historical short story about them as a Christmas Present to my mother and father-in- law. William and Laura left Mercer County in 1900, and moved to a homestead in Gage, Oklahoma. William was shot and killed in a land dispute on October 18, 1918, which is the crux of the story. But I need to get the historical data, and a sense of who William and Laura were, and their life and times. Thank you.

Surnames: DURHAM CAMPBELL ALLEY
Submitter: Tonya Durham Neuweiler (ejsmom@juno.com)
Date: 27 Jul 2001

Seeking any info regarding Thomas DURHAM, (born 1864 in Mercer County), or other family members. The information I have says he was living with one of his brothers (Robert, b 1861)) and a family by the name of ALLEY in the 1880 census. I'd be quite interested in knowing why....and where the rest of the family might have been. They were: father Issac DURHAM (b 1810 in NC, d 1885 in Princeton NC), mother Nancy CAMPBELL DURHAM (b 1837, Knox county, KY), brothers Alexander (b 1860 in MO), John F. and William (birth dates and locations unknown), James A. (b 1864 in MO). Any information would be greatly appreciated

Surnames: ROWAN COX
Submitter: Maggie Cox Russell (mrussell@msinter.net)
Date: 21 Jul 2001

Seeking information on W.P. ROWAN and his wife, Mariah (COX) ROWAN. Buried at New Union Cemetery, Mercer County, MO.

Surnames: WAGNER
Submitter: Eugene Wagner (waglox@earthlink.net)
Date: 19 Jul 2001

I am researching the WAGNER family. Albert WAGNER is believed to have lived in Mercer County in the Cainsville area from the late 1930's to about 1950. His wife was Maude and they had three children: Miriam, John, and Douglas. Thanking you for any help.

Surnames: SMITH
Submitter: Cheryl Johnson (cheryllj47@msn.com)
Date: 17 Jul 2001

Searching for information on Lock SMITH b. Sept. 7, 1867 in Mercer Co., Mo. Would like to know who he married, when, and names of any children. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks. Cheryl

Surnames: BOYLE WILKERSON STANLEY HARALEL
Submitter: Wayne wkboyle@toad.net)
Date: 12 Jul 2001

My g-g-grandfather, Stephen BOYLE, is buried in the Topsey Cemetery along with his first wife Mary Ann WILKERSON. His second wife is also buried in the cemetery. Her name was Susan STANLEY and married Stephen in 1894 when she was 30 and he was 80. I know there were STANLEYS in Mercer Co., but I don't know who she was related to. She may also have been married prior to Stephen. The only name I have is HARALEL (sp?). Does anyone know anything about this woman's family or other marriage?

Surnames: THOMAS
Submitter: Katherine M. Farmer (FarmerKM@aol.com)
Date: 07 Jul 2001

Looking for the parents/brothers/sisters of Winfield THOMAS born 1885 in Mercer County, Missouri. He died 1942 Ottawa Co., OK. Appreciate any help. Thank you.

Surnames: GOIN RAGON
Submitter: Phyllis Prock (pprock2@msn.com)
Date: 25 Jun 2001

I am looking for information on Melvin Alvin GOIN. I believe he was born in Mercer Co. He married a Sarah RAGON. Their children were born in Princeton.

Surnames: KENNEDY MORREL
Submitter: Tracy Kennedy (tkennedy@our-town.com)
Date: 23 Jun 2001

Joseph A KENNEDY. born in 1828 in Hardy Co. VA, married Rebeca MORREL in 1852 in Indiana. They moved to Mercer Co. MO in about 1855. They had 3 children who lived: Mary Elizabeth, Willam E. & Elma J. KENNEDY. Joseph passed away in 1902 and Rebecca in 1911. They are both buried in the Ravana Cemetery in Mercer Co. MO. Any info on them would be appreicated. Thank you.

Surnames: HARDMAN TOOTHMAN
Submitter: Dee Crye (jimedee@juno.com)
Date: 23 Jun 2001

Looking for information re TOOTHMAN family living in Medicine Township in 1880; John and Sarah TOOTHMAN, or David and Sarah A.(HARDMAN) TOOTHMAN.

Surnames: SEXTON
Submitter: Rebecca Thomas (lilyrosa@ezwv.com)
Date: 18 Jun 2001

Andrew H. SEXTON, born Cabell County VA/WV ca. 1809, left Cabell sometime after 1852; found land grant for Missouri, Mercer Co, at Plattsburg dated 20 Feb 1857. Looking for information about wife and adult children who may have been with him: John Sinclair Sexton, Mary Sexton, Joseph Marion Sexton, William A. Sexton, Margaret Sexton, Talitha C. Sexton, Peter B. Sexton, Charles H. Sexton, Abraham W. Sexton. Also seeking his brothers Abraham S. Sexton and Jacob H. Sexton. Any information appreciated!

Surnames: WASHBURN JOHNSON
Submitter: Pattie Johnson (doctorollie2000@YAHOO.COM)
Date: 13 Jun 2001

My grandmother, Clara WASHBURN JOHNSON, is buried at Goshen Cemtery and so are all of her family. Her husband's name was Allen JOHNSON. He passed away at a young age and she passed away in her 80s. I would like to know how to get the information for Goshen Cemetery. Thank you for your help. Pattie

Surnames: FOSTER MORIN ABRAM/ABRAMS
Submitter: Judy (JudyJDM@aol.com)
Date: 08 Jun 2001

Looking for the parents of John FOSTER (1852-1918), married in 1876 Mahala C. MORIN (1856-1926), dau. of Archibel MORIN (1812-1891) & Florence ABRAM/ABRAMS (1812-1880 to 1891). Mahala was born in Mercer Co.; likely, John was also. They were married, lived, died, and were buried in Mercer Co.

Surnames: MCGUIRE WEDDLE
Submitter: Anna M. McGuire (HMCGUIRE1@kc.rr.com)
Date: 05 Jun 2001

I am trying to locate Alva L. MCGUIRE and his wife, Catherine. They moved to Livingston Co., Mo. in 1869 from Grant Co., Ind. and are listed in the 1870 census. He is not in the 1880 census. His oldest son, James Walker and James' wife, Nancy Ann WEDDLE, lived in Alfa where he was a blacksmith. Both are buried in the Groff Cemetary. Although my mother-in-law never met Alva and Catherine, who were deceased when she married James Franklin, my father-in-law, she thought Alva was buried in Mercer or Grundy Co. so he must have died around that area. All of her information came from her husband. Any help with this search would be appreciated. Anna McGuire 508 Lancelot Dr. Liberty, MO 64068 816-781-7028

Surnames: COX GREENWOOD HELM WEEMS DIXON DENNY MCHARGUE
Submitter: Maggie Cox Russell (m.z.russ@usa.net)
Date: 02 Jun 2001

Researching the following: James Monroe COX, b. 1824 Orange Co., (son of John COX and Susanna/Susan GREENWOOD COX, IN), mar. 1849 Clay Co., IL, to Maranda Elizabeth HELM, (d/o Joseph, Jr. and Elizabeth WEEMS). John and James died in Mercer County. Have found their burials. Susan was living with another son, Oliver H.P. in the 1870 and 1880 Census of Mercer County. Have not found her burial, but have info that she died in 1886.
Children of James and Maranda:
(1) Alice Catherine, b. 1849, IL, d. 1946, mar. Riley DIXON
(2)Lucretia Caroline, b. 1851, IL, mar. Joseph DENNY
(3)Launa Elizabeth, b. 1861, MO, mar. Joseph Harrison McHARGUE in 1875
(4)Joseph Reid, b. 1856, MO.
Maranda HELM COX is said to have remarried a ____GENTRY and moved away from Mercer County. Said to have died in Greenacres, WA, 1916. Any help appreciated and will share info on these lines. Maggie

Surnames: AKERS COLLINS
Submitter: Sandra Akers Dole (tdole@softcom.net)
Date: 27 May 2001

Bedy AKERS married Lydia Ann COLLINS in Kentucky, lived in Indiana, and traveled to Carroll County, Chariton County, and Mercer County, MO. I have information he died in Mercer County, MO. in 1846 or 1847. One of his grandchildren, Marion Wesley AKERS, was born in Mercer County in 1849. Is there a record that will prove the date and town/county of Bedy's death? I would hope it would give his birth and parent info also.

Surnames: OVERTON
Submitter: Mary Miller (lounkc@juno.com)
Date: 27 May 2001

I have Civil War records for Moses, James, Enoch, and Alexander OVERTON. These men and their families had been living in Mercer Co, Missouri, long before the war broke out. If anyone would like a copy of these records get in touch with me.

Surnames: SNYDER DILLARD TODDEN
Submitter: Dan Todden(dtmtodden@juno.com)
Date: 26 May 2001

Seek information of family of Benjamin P.(BP, Ben) SNYDER, b.1850 KY, m. Matilda (DILLARD?)1869 in Mercer Co, MO, d.1932. Lucinda, oldest dau. of Ben & Matilda m. 1899 William TODDEN, my great-grandfather.

Surnames: CALBREATH ENGLAND
Submitter: Frank D. Myers (fmyers@netconx.net)
Date: 24 May 2001

Does anyone know what happened to the remains of Sarah (ENGLAND) CALBREATH, interred until the late 1990s in Wilder Cemetery, Mercer County, Missouri. She was the widow of Junius L.A. CALBREATH and died 27 March 1953 in San Francisco, Calif. Her (presumably cremated) remains were buried in Junius's grave at Wilder and marked with a small gray granite tombstone that read, "Sarah F. CALBREATH, 1861-1953." The stone and, presumably the remains, were removed during the late 1990s.

Surnames: BERRY GREGORY
Submitter: Peggy Berry (Peggybs@aol.com)
Date: 20 May 2001

Seeking descendants of Andrew Jackson BERRY (1834-1905) Wayne County Iowa, and his wife Sarah Ellen GREGORY(1838-1902) Wayne Co., Iowa. He was indentured about 1841 to John Brown of S. Lineville, where Andrew lived until about 1880.

Surnames: KING BEARS MCBEE ANDERSON BOOTH
Submitter: Ricky Baggerly (RCBAGGS@aol.com)
Date: 10 May 2001

I am looking for information on Jimmie Russell KING, born December 31, 1936, died September 18,1966. His parents were Clifford KING and Mildred Arcetta MCBEE, parents of two children: Jimmie and Lois (BOOTH). Clifford's parents were William and Chloe BOOTH KING. Jimmie is buried in Cain Cemetery. After Jimmie's death, Mildred married Lyman Hurston BEARS and had three more children: Kathy Lee, Bobby Fred, and Cecil, all of Princeton.
I am married to his daughter Deborah Lynn, who was just six years old and living in another state when he passed away. She would like to know about her father. Debbi's mother was Barbara ANDERSON. She passed away in 1994 in Temple Texas. Jimmie was married to Gala Ann ? at time of death and had a daughter, Lisa Ann, by her. If you can help, thank you very much. Yours truly, Ricky Baggerly

Surnames: COOPER EVANS ORR
Submitter: Cheryl Johnson (cheryllj47@msn.com)
Date: 05 May 2001

I am searching for any information on Martha Ann COOPER. I think she died in Mercer Co. Would like to find out where she is buried. She was married to Robert EVANS who died in Mercer Co in 1852. Martha Ann's mother was Martha/Patsy ORR who was born in MO ca 1800. I have no other information available to me on this person. Any help greatly appreciated. Cheryl

Surnames: GRAVES BONDURANT
Submitter: Rebecca Siedschlag (Sidsinc@aol.com)
Date: 03 May 2001

GRAVES, Henry Harrison; Mercer Co., Missouri; 1860-1927. My Great-Grandfather Henry was married in 1865 to Margaret E. BONDURANT. The marriage license shows Henry was from Mercer County. I'm looking for any information on his parents and/or siblings, and his birthplace.

Surnames: SUMMERS UNDERWOOD
Submitter: David Latham (lathamde@aol.com)
Date: 29 Apr 2001

I am trying to locate information concerning (Judge)Preston UNDERWOOD and Mahala UNDERWOOD SUMMERS to see if they were brother and sister and any information pertaining to Preston that anyone has. He is in the 1860 Census of Mercer County. Thanks for any help. David Latham

Surnames: SHOOK SHOCK
Submitter: Jan Wyland (wyland@xyz.net)
Date: 29 Apr 2001

Looking for information about SHOOK School; variant, SHOCK School, in Mercer County. My ancestor, John D. SHOOK was an ME minister in this area 1878-1901. Would like to know if there is a connection. Any information re this surname is appreciated.

Surnames: COLLINS OYLER
Submitter: Hillary Wheeler (carrots478@aol.com)
Date: 28 Apr 2001

I am looking for relatives of Solomon COLLINS, b. May 14, 1848, died July 10, 1910 in Kansas. He was married in 1868 in Putnam County, Missouri, to a woman named Catherine Melissa OYLER. They migrated to Franklin County, KS. I have no info on Solomon except that his father is Abraham COLLINS and his mother is Mary ?. I am hoping I can find that he has relatives in Putnam and Mercer County, Mo. I have been searching his line for years and I hope that somewhere out there, there is a connection. Email me if you think you do have a connection. Thanks!

Surnames: ORNSBY
Submitter: Kim Green Hoyle(kim-hoyle@webtv.net)
Date: 27 Apr 2001

My great-grandmother, Florence ORNSBY lived in Mercer county. I never knew my great-grandfather. I don't even know his name. Florence ORNSBY had 3 children: one daughter, whose name I don't know, then my grandmother, Florence Ann, and my uncle Mark, of Princeton,Mo.

Surnames: EVERITT LOWE DAVIS
Submitter: Rebecca Hopper (hopgal@yahoo.com)
Date: 22 Apr 2001

Searching for information on the EVERITT, LOWE, and DAVIS families. Tried to reply to post of Jane Boggess of 1/21/97, but her email address has changed. My great-grandmother was Myrtle D. EVERITT, born in Mo. circa 1875. Her mother was Keziah Parmeti LOWE, b. 8/16/43 in Mercer County, m. Elisha J. EVERITT, b. 1845 in MO (not sure which county). His father was Elisha EVERITT, who died 7/15/1864 in Mercer Co., m. Roda DAVIS, d. circa 1853 in Mercer County. Information on any of these people would be highly appreciated, and I will post anything I find here also. Thanks!

Surnames: THOMAS
Submitter: Katherine M. Farmer (FarmerKM@aol.com)
Date: 19 Apr 2001

I am looking for family information for Winfield "Win" THOMAS, b. 1884-1885, Mercer Co., Missouri, d. 1-May 1942 Cardin, OK. I do not know the names of his parents or if he had brothers and sisters. Winfield THOMAS was my husband's grandfather and we would like to know more about him. Thank you for any help you can give. Thank you.

Surnames: WILLIAMS WILKES BARBER BOOTH VINZANT
Submitter: Robert Williams (bookman@winco.net)
Date: 13 Apr 2001

WILLIAMS, Euell Kennel (1845-1931) and BARBER, Mary Malinda (1858-1929), my great-grandparents, were married in Mercer County on July 11, 1872 and raised 12 children on their farm a few miles south of Lineville. I am seeking dates as to when they moved to Mercer County with their families. Euell's parents were Nathaniel WILLIAMS and Lucy WILKES. Nathaniels second wife was Hannah VINZANT. Mary's parents were Hiran BARBER and Julia Ann BOOTH. Their children were Lucy, Amelia, George, Richard, Samuel, Oliver, Joseph, Arvilla, Mae (Maye or Julie Mae), Lizabeth (or Elizabeth) and Raymond Christopher, my grandfather.

Surnames: COON STROUD
Submitter: Dean Coon (edco@gci.net)
Date: 12 Apr 2001

William George COON, my ggrandfather, died August 4, 1903 in Mercer County, MO. He was born November 7, 1828 in Hamilton County, OH and married Emmeline STROUD Dec. 16, 1852 in Lafayette, Indiana. Moved to Mercer County in 1856. Looking for his siblings: ?John, Samuel, Louis, Caroline, George, Isaac, Sarah?.

Surnames: SNYDER PRUITT
Submitter: Joyce Sorenson (joysorenson@kcnet.com)
Date: 10 Apr 2001

My grandfather, William Edward SNYDER, was born in Mercer County, Mo. on Dec. 27, 1879. His father was James Monroe SNYDER, married to Elizabeth Jane PRUITT. James' father was Peter SNYDER. I would appreciate any information that you might have to share. I am also interested in the Snyder cemetery that I saw listed in Mercer County, Mo. Thanks!

Surnames: HUBBARD KNUCKLES JACKSON
Submitter: Kathy Richardson (rbc@naxs.com)
Date: 01 Apr 2001

Looking for info. on the parents, brothers & sisters of William (Buck) HUBBARD. His marriage license lists his parents as William & Polly HUBBARD. William "Buck" was born 9 Mar 1853 in Missouri, (location unknown). He died 31 Mar 1914 in Mercer Co, Missouri. He was buried 1 Apr 1914 in Goshen, Mercer Co, Missouri. Buried in Goshen Cemetery. Had a brother living in Adairy Co., Mo., a sister living in Oseola, Mo., and two sisters in VA at the time of his death. William married Minerva Jane KNUCKLES, daughter of John Henry KNUCKLES and Lucinda JACKSON, 7 Jan 1875 in Russell Co., Virginia. Minerva was born 25 Apr 1856 in Buchanon, Virginia. She died 14 Mar 1935 in Gardner, Russell Co., Virginia. William and Minerva had the following children: Patton Elbert, Belle, John, Minnie Lou, Ollie M., Charles William, Tina Alice, & Arthur J.

Surnames: MOORE LITTON
Submitter: James Porter (jlporte110@att.net)
Date: 27 Mar 2001
URL: http://home.att.net/~jlporte110

Does anyone have information about the parents of these two MOORES? (1)Alida May MOORE, b. 1867, d. 1957, and married Hazzard LITTON, b.1856, d.1923? Son of Solomon LITTON. Children: Ray, Marie and Lionel. (2)Ora MOORE, b. abt 1880-1890, married Donna LITTON b. 1888? (Daughter of Harve LITTON). They had at least one daughter, Betty MOORE. Thanks so much for your help. James

Surnames: SIMMS
Submitter: Sharon Witt (skw@okcnet.com)
Date: 27 Mar 2001

I would like any information on Clara Jane SIMMS, (my great-grandmother). She was born in Mercer County on 4-19-1886.

Surnames: COOPER KIGER
Submitter: Cheryl Johnson (cheryllj47@msn.com)
Date: 25 Mar 2001

COOPER, Oscar Gracen, born either Feb 26 or March 25, 1878 in Medicine Twp, Mercer Co., MO. Searching for information on family. Father was James Milton COOPER, b. May 27, 1844 in Linn Co., MO. Mother was Nancy Marilla KIGER, b. March 28, 1848. They married September 5, 1865 in Linn Co, MO. Anyone with more information would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: SMITH SIMMONS
Submitter: Cheryl Johnson (cheryllj47@msn.com)
Date: 25 Mar 2001

SMITH, Scott R., b. June 6, 1886 in Mercer Co. MO. Searching for family. Any help appreciated. Had son named Gordon Dayton b. August 9, 1914. Gordon married Norma Collen SIMMONS. Hope someone has a connection. Thanks Cheryl

Surnames: POLSTON WELLS COLLIER HUMPHREY DAVIS
Submitter: Judy Ison (judy@serv2.fwi.com)
Date: 21 Mar 2001

Searching for anyone that has information on the POLSTONS from Mercer Co., Mo. All I have to go on is in my g-greatgrandfather's name and his siblings' names. Andrew POLSTON b. April 14, 1855 Mercer Co., Mo.; d. May 25, 1958 Lancaster Co., NE; m. September 6, 1880 to Margurite Ellen WELLS. Andrew's siblings: Marvil; Crit; Emily (Hannah), m. unknown COLLIER; Nancy, m. unknown HUMPHREY; Sarah, m. unknown DAVIS. Will share any information that I have. Judy Ison

Surnames: LOVETT LOVITT
Submitter: John L King (cjking@flash.net)
Date: 20 Mar 2001

Harvey Montgomery LOVETT of Lineville, Ia married three times. Two of his wives are buried in the South Lineville Cemetery, Mercer Co., Mo. Wife number one's name was Melvania (Unknown). She was born 27-March-1849, and died 11-September-1872 and is buried at the South Lineville Cemetery, South Lineville, Mercer Co., Missouri. Wife number two's name was Mary E. (Unknown). She was born 02-July-1854 and died 14-July-1876 and is buried at the South Lineville Cemetery, South Lineville, Mercer Co., Missouri. Seeking someone who might have marriage records of the last name of the first two wives, assuming they were married in Mercer County.

Surnames: THOMPSON BURNS STOTTLEMYRE
Submitter: Mahala Thompson Fletcher (mahala@intellisys.net)
Date: 11 Mar 2001

My grandfather, Alba THOMPSON, was born Oct. 13,1859 to George and Julia Ann BURNS THOMPSON. George moved his family to Mercer Co, MO the year my grandfather was born. Then two more children were born, the last one Lydia in 1862. Alba married Mahala STOTTEMYRE d/o Samuel STOTTLEMYRE. Any info on any of this family will be great.....Mahala

Surnames: BURNS WORDEN
Submitter: Pat Ralston (tabby@northarkansas.net)
Date: 07 Mar 2001

Searching for info re the William BURNS/Julia WORDEN family who lived in Mercer County, Mo. in the 1860s and early 1870s. They were married in LaSalle County, Illinois in 1864. They had four children: John A., Elias A., Mary, and Ed. They later settled in Benton County, Mo. Any info really appreciated--William and Julia were my ggrandparents. Thank you!

Surnames: STANLEY MINTER EWING EVANS/ERBING
Submitter: Cassandra Minter Williams (lwtax@mindspring.com)
Date: 06 Mar 2001

Seeking any information regarding Emma/Emily STANLEY b. 1843 Iowa, married abt. 1865 John Crawford MINTER, s/o William MINTER and Mary EWING of Mill Grove, Mercer County, MO. Emma and John lived in Mill Grove until abt. 1894 when they moved to WY. Could Emma be a relation to the Richard or Martin STANLEY listed in the 1850 Mercer Co., MO census? She did have a nephew named Roy STANLEY. Who were Emma's siblings? Family info. gives her father as John STANLEY, a circuit rider preacher and mother as Mary EVANS OR ERBING. I do not know if I have her parents names correct.

Surnames: MILLER BRUMMETT
Submitter: R. D. Bullock (bullboor@aol.com)
Date: 04 Mar 2001

Looking for information on my great-grandmother, Catherine MILLER, wife of J. Ben MILLER. Ben d. 11 April 1891 and is buried in the BRUMMETT cemetery near Modena, but there is no marker for Catherine. Is she buried there? We think she lived in Modena all her life and died after 1930. Does anyone know her maiden name? (She was from Germany, according to family tradition.) Had at least 2 sons, John Benjamin and John Thomas. Others?

Surnames: HARDMAN
Submitter: Richard Hardman (dahardmans@aol.com)
Date: 04 Mar 2001
HARDMAN, Aaron, my gg-uncle, born 16 Jan 1854 in Missouri, buried in Harris Cemetery (NW corner). Was twin brother to Susan HARDMAN. In 1875 when Aaron W. was 20 he married Mary A. [unknown]. Looking for death date, children, and any wife's information.

Surnames: HARDMAN NORMAN PRITCHETT
Submitter: Richard Hardman (dahardmans@aol.com)
Date: 04 Mar 2001

HARDMAN, Sarah Ann, my gg-grandmother, daughter of Stephen NORMAN and Francis PRITCHETT, born 12 May 1825 in Lewis County, Virginia, or Madison or Jefferson Co, Indiana. Sarah Ann died on 23 Nov 1863, at age of 38. Would like to find where she is buried. Might be at the Duree Cemetery in Mercer County as they were close friends with the Durree's, or at Mercer Cemetery or Lucerne Cemetery.

Surnames: HARDMAN
Submitter: Richard Hardman (dahardmans@aol.com)
Date: 04 Mar 2001

HARDMAN, Aaron, my g-uncle, born on 3 March 1873. Son of Joseph HARDMAN and Louisa Ann JACKSON-HARDMAN, born in Mercer Co., MO. Died as a young child . Does anyone know where he is buried and date of death?

Surnames: HARDMAN
Submitter: Richard Hardman (dahardmans@aol.com)
Date: 04 Mar 2001

HARDMAN, Louease June, g-aunt, born in Mercer County, Missouri. Daughter of Joseph HARDMAN and Louisa JACKSON-HARDMAN. Passed away in infancy. Searching for date of death and where buried.

Surnames: HARDMAN
Submitter: Richard Hardman (dahardmans@aol.com)
Date: 04 Mar 2001

HARDMAN, Andrew Jackson, my g-uncle, born 6 Dec 1880 in Mercer County, MO. Last information we have is that he had 2 teenage children and was on his way to California in 1914. Not sure if this was his real name or a "family name". He was one of the 10 children of Joseph and Louisa Ann HARDMAN. Does anyone have any information on Andrew Jackson?

Surnames: MCKAY ESSIG ABRAMS
Submitter: Glenna Maddux (GMaddux523@AOL.com)
Date: 21 Feb 2001

My family came from Princeton, Missouri, Mercer County. My dad is Glen MCKAY and was born there in 1902. He was 98 years old last December. He was second youngest of 8 children born to Lemuel Abraham MCKAY and Tiffany Ohio ESSIG. I know that the ABRAMS family was connected somehow. There are some ABRAMS buried at Chelsea, Oklahoma and my dad says they are relatives. My dad's folks came to Alluwe, Indian Territory, before statehood in Oklahoma. I know there is a MCKAY Cemetery in Mercer County. Know little regarding ESSIG side except there was a brother, Grant ESSIG, and ESSIG sisters. Any info will be appreciated. Glenna (MCKAY) Maddux Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Surnames: MOORE SHELTON PEAK
Submitter: David Moore (dmoore@mwisd.esc11.net)
Date: 04 Feb 2001

Need any information concerning George Washington MOORE, b 31 Aug 1789 Rutherford Co. NC, d 13 Jan 1864 Mercer Co. MO. M.(1st)abt 1813 Winiford PEAK, b 1789 Roanoke Co. VA, d bef 1841 Anderson Co. TN; (2nd)1 Jan 1841 Anderson Co. TN, Nelena Philan SHELTON, b 1808 SC. Children of 1st marriage: Joseph Elvin, Diana, Samuel A., Cindarila, Susannah, and Mary. Children of 2nd marriage: Winiford Jane and James Knox Polk. Would appreciate additional information on James Knox Polk MOORE, b 1846 Mercer Co. MO.

Surnames: MOORE BRUMMETT GANN GOINS
Submitter: David Moore (dmoore@mwisd.esc11.net)
Date: 04 Feb 2001

Needing information concerning Rev. Calvin BRUMMETT, b abt 1814 Anderson Co. TN, d 20 May 1880 Mercer Co. MO. M.(1st)abt 1833 Anderson Co. TN, Martha GOINS, b abt 1815 TN, d 1846 Mercer Co. MO.; (2nd) 1847 Mercer Co. MO, Cindarila MOORE, b 1823 Anderson Co. TN, d 1886 Mercer Co. MO. Children of 1st marriage: Caleb B., Martha Jane, Louisa, Delina, William, and Wesley. Children of 2nd marriage: Margaret Ellen, George, Burton, Minerva J., and John Calvin. Cindarila was 1st married to James GANN. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: LAUGHLIN LITTON PORTER
Submitter: James Porter (jlporte110@att.net)
Date: 26 Jan 2001
URL: http://home.att.net/~jlporte110

I'm searching for information about the children of the following 3 families:
1.Jackson P. LITTON, b. 1820, m. Eleanor Elizabeth LAUGHLIN, b. 1828, children: Angeline LITTON b. 1849; Mary Louisa LITTON b. about 1856; other children?
2.Marshall Ney LAUGHLIN, b. 1821, m. 1849 Mary E. PORTER, b. abt 1830, children: Mary Ann Eliza LAUGHLIN, b. 1850, m. 1867 Jasper McCRACKEN; Emily Elzira LAUGHLIN, b. 1854; other children?
3.Milton M. LAUGHLIN, b. Feb-28-1821, d. Jan-16-1892, m. Feb-11-1845; Sarah E. PORTER, b. Dec-12-1819 d. Dec-06-1882; children: ?
Jackson P. LITTON and Marshall LAUGHLIN are listed in the 1850 Mercer Co., Census. Mary PORTER and Sarah 'Sally' PORTER were the daughters of Hugh PORTER and the sisters of Wesley PORTER. Eleanor LAUGHLIN and Milton were children of Joseph LAUGHLIN and Marshall LAUGHLIN was their first cousin. Who was Jackson LITTON? And how was he related to Solomon LITTON who married a daughter of Samuel H. Porter who was also a brother of Wesley Porter. Thank so much for your help. James

Surnames: MOORE BEST LEWIS
Submitter: Faye Lundy Gibson (Faye@eufaula.lib.ok.us)
Date: 22 Jan 2001

Searching for ancestry information on Thomas J. MOORE who was born in KY. His father's name was also Thomas. Thomas J. MOORE, Morton Price MOORE, and Caleb MOORE lived in Mercer Co., MO. John Morton MOORE, son of Thomas J., born 9 December 1856. He is my great-grandfather. I do not know if he was born in Mercer Co or after. He is listed in the Stone Co., Mo 1900 census and was married to Lucy Anna BEST at Stone Co. Her father was Franklin BEST and her mother was Elizabeth Crow (Betty) LEWIS. My grandfather, Marshall Theodore MOORE was born in Galena, Stone Co. MO. Family moved to Oklahoma around 1904-1906. Faye Lundy Gibson

Surnames: GRIFFITH BELL
Submitter: Pat Jones (pajones@iastate.edu)
Date: 15 Jan 2001

I'm looking for information about a Uma GRIFFITH (BELL) She was married to John BELL and lived in Mercer Mo about 1897.

Surnames: BURNS CHAMBERS BARNES
Submitter: Barbra Chambers (MOMercer-Admin@Rootsweb.com)
Date: 10 Jan 2001

Benjamin Franklin BURNS, born in Harrison Co, KY in 1820, migrated first to IN where he married Elizabeth CHAMBERS, daughter of John and Elizabeth (HANKINS)CHAMBERS of Decatur Co, IN. In 1844, they migrated to Mercer Co, MO, and later to Harrison Co, MO. They had 8 children, among them Sarah E., Amanda J., and Elizabeth. Three years after the death of his first wife, B. F. BURNS married Rebecca Jane (BARNES) HOWARD, widow of John B. HOWARD. Would like any info about Franklin and Elizabeth's children, and also about his 2nd wife, Rebecca. Thanks.

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