Wayne County Missouri Queries July-December 1997


CASEY, JAMES
Married to Lovisa Wollard (Spelling?) James abt 1855 ? father of NORA FLORENCE CASEY born July 11,1879 on a farm near Greenville Wayne Co. Nora had sisters LOVISA CASEY MARRIED RAY WHITT +JOHN PAYNE, CORA ELLEN CASEY 1887 -1959 +JOHN ALEXANDER DE RUSE may also have been a sister Margaret brother's Walter and James NORA CASEY married first Henry PORCH second Harry MOORE any information would be helpfull would like to find out who the parents of Jame and also Lovisa were I hope Wollard is Lovisa's maiden name.
Patti Moore Lininger Fri Jul 11 06:57:19 1997

BLACK, EARLES
John Black b. 1825 or 1826 in Tennessee married to "Abby" or Tabitha Earles b. 1826 or 1827 in Kentucky; appear on the 1850 Census of Reynolds County. I am looking for earlier census data that may contain their names and family (if any at that time), and/or marriage and death record. For information purposes, the entire family without John Black moved to Sullivan County after the start of the Civil War. I believe the farm was taken by Confederates, and John Black was killed during the Civil War. I may be reached at <blkacre@ix.netcom.com>.
Ronald Black Sat Jul 26 11:31:19 1997

MITCHELL
Rev. George W. Mitchell, b.1830 KY, sp.Mary Conrad, b.1826 NC. children 1-Rebecca Mitchell b. 1849 2-William R. Mitchell, b.1851 3-Rueben Mitchell, b.1854 4-Mathias mitchell, b.1857 sp. Sara Lutes 5-John Mitchell, b.1861 6-Selah Mitchell, b.1863 7-David Mitchell, b.1870 8-Sarah Mitchell, b.1866 9-Annie Mitchell, 10-Elizabeth Mitchell, sp. Martin Manning 11-George Mitchell, b.1868 Looking for information on this family. Rev. George Mitchell was a circuit riding preacher, He died in Greenville, ? MO.abt 1894 To see the rest of my families, Check out my web pages at http://www.calweb.com/~cgrisham
Clarence Grisham Wed Jul 30 01:35:38 1997

STARK
Am searching for John P STARK b 1828 in KY or IN. He and his family were in Clark Co IL in the 1880 Census. Some of his children moved to Butler Co but I have recently found that some moved to Wayne Co, and John P and his wife Mary/America may have as well. His children were Francis Marion b 1854 KY, Mary Catherine b 1859 KY, John Price b 1863 KY, William J b 1865 IN, Sellers C. b 1866 IL, Rosetta b 1869 IL, and Reily b 1873 IL.
Betty Silfies Sun Jul 27 20:13:57 1997

MILLER
Looking for children of John L. Miller and Evalina Howard Miller, Samuel Black Miller, Cassie Miller, William A. Miller, Massie B. Miller moved to Tx. in 1883 then to OK. in 1891. Looking for other children of first marriage. Mary, Margaret, Artimissa, Frederick (?unknown if Evalina's child). Nine known children by first marr. Fourteen by his sixth marr. Civil war pension papers state Evalina died in Mar. 1870. Second marr. to Mary St. John, Third marr. to a Neely who died from rabies in Tx fourth and fifth wives div. sixth wife outlived him. John L. Miller died in Choctaw Co. OK in 1917. But 1908 all children died except 5. Any help on ones who stayed in MO. would be appreciated. Evalina dau. of Althalia (?) Risenhover Howard and Elias Howard. Althalia dau. of Jacob Risenhoover.
Cheryl Oberhaus Sat Aug 2 19:01:02 1997

BENNETT
I am trying to find information on the ancesters of James H Bennett, Born 1809, Wayne County . He married Elizabeth Dillion, Born 1808, Madison County. His son James Franklin Bennett is my GGGrandfather. We think James H's father was Joseph and a Doctor , but have no proof. any help would be apprieciated.
George Bennett Wed Aug 6 23:31:32 1997

CRAIG
Family of Henry Monroe Craig
Monroe E. Craig Sun Aug 10 17:24:34 1997

DIRICKSON
I am seeking info on my father's family - Dirickson My father was Ivan Dale Dirickson, born Feb. 5, 1922 in Greenville (Wayne Co.), MO. His parents were Clifford & Gertrude Dirickson. Ivan was the second to the last child born out of a total of 7 or 8 children (all boys I believe) Two of the siblings died during a very bad flu epidemic when my father was a young boy (1922-1936??) Clifford had a brother named George. I do not know if there were other siblings in that generation. Any information or referrals would be greatly appreciated.
Sonya McNeil Sat Aug 16 14:43:53 1997

HALL, CONLIN, WARD, BENNETT, BALLARD
My 4GGparents John and Nancy HALL found 1850 Wayne Co Mo.census (possibly 1830 Wayne Co also?). John HALL b between 1750/1760. Ch:William HALL (m Sarah);Elizabeth HALL; James HALL; m 1st Elizabeth; Rebecca (may have m David YOUNG);Nancy;Mary HALL m James CONLIN. William had a son William Riley HALL m Sarah Lucretia WARD 1868 Cape Girardeau Mo. The Halls moved from NC>Ky>Il>Mo. Some lived later in Ironton Iron Co Mo. also. William HALL's brother John may have m Martha Ann BENNETT. John was listed as a millwright on 1850 census. Levi & Caleb BALLARD also are associated with this difficult to trace family.
Clark Sinclair Fri Aug 15 23:00:37 1997

MOORE
I am seeking any information relating to Timothy T. Moore that resided in Wayne county according to the 1830 census.
Morefay112@aol.com 8/18/97

WARD, MCINTYRE, ALEXANDER
Searching for family of Elizabeth MCINTYRE WARD and her sons Melger M (b.c. 1833 NC), John Alcany, Carson (b.c. 1837 NC), Britton G. (1840- 1918), and Foggerson (b.c. 1843 NC). Family was in Wayne Co. in 1860. Father Jesse WARD may have died on journey from Rutherford Co., NC. Britton G. WARD's daughter Minnie Catherine "Tattie" married state representative M.M. ALEXANDER.
Katy Lyon Mon Sep 1 14:36:32 1997

LEWIS
Looking for information on Lemuel Ross LEWIS. Born 27 May 1873 in Wayne County. Fathers name was Samuel LEWIS. He also had a half brother named Samuel.
Linda Thompson Sat Sep 6 21:46:18 1997

MOSS, SIMONS, SHORT, QUARLES
I am looking for information on 3 MOSS siblings. They include Elizabeth MOSS b. 1816 in Tn. She died Sept. 1861 in Wayne Co., Missouri. She married Spencer SIMMONS in 1836 in Tn. Her brother James Monroe MOSS was born in 1827 in Tn. He died in 1857 in Wayne Co., Missouri. He married Rhoda SHORT in 1848 in Tn. Their brother Arnold MOSS was born in 1829 in Tn. He died abt 1875 in Wayne Co., Missouri. He married Mary SHORT. The parents of these siblings were Rev. Arnold MOSS and Sarah QUARLES (QUALLS). I hope to connect these families to my Great-grandfather, James Garfield MOSS, who was born in Missouri in 1850.
Randal L. Moss Sun Sep 7 06:14:36 1997

COWAN, SEITZ, WALLER, LANDERS, KERR
Trying to locate parents of RICHARD DICKEY COWAN, SR. (born 10/15/1782, died 9/14/1868 in Wayne County, MO) Married Hannah Seitz, daughter of Jacob and Mary Club Seitz, on 2-3-1807 in Lincoln County, NC, then Sousan Landers Waller (Wallow?), widowed daughter of Edward and Polly Landers on 4/12/1836. He may have had a sister, Winnie Gwendolyn Cowan, that married John W. Kerr. Their children: Richard Dickey Cowan Kerr and Milton Kerr. Any information would be appreciated.
Kathryn Cowan Wed Sep 3 00:49:55 1997

CARTER, CALDWELL, CRAWFORD
Am searching for decendents of Marcus E. Carter, wife Sally Marena. William Floyd (Buck) Caldwell, wife Malinda Jane (Stokes); and siblings of James Cox Crawford, wife Malissa E. Know that part of the family was in Webster Co. in 1921, when Marcus's grandson, A. J. Carter, accidentally shot and killed his mother, Lizzie Thomas Carter McDonald. Am especially interested in finding decendents of Marcus's son, Sumner Winfield Carter. One known son was Solomon Carter. Families are known to have been in Hickory, Dallas, Polk, Camden, Webster, and Osage Counties,Contact me at cjwwpw@viagrafix.com.
Carol Wagner Sat Sep 6 20:14:41 1997

LEWIS
Looking for information on Lemuel Ross LEWIS. Born 27 May 1873 in Wayne County. Fathers name was Samuel LEWIS. He also had a half brother named Samuel.
Linda Thompson Sat Sep 6 21:46:18 1997


MOSS
I am looking for information on 3 MOSS siblings. They include Elizabeth MOSS b. 1816 in Tn. She died Sept. 1861 in Wayne Co., Missouri. She married Spencer SIMMONS in 1836 in Tn. Her brother James Monroe MOSS was born in 1827 in Tn. He died in 1857 in Wayne Co., Missouri. He married Rhoda SHORT in 1848 in Tn. Their brother Arnold MOSS was born in 1829 in Tn. He died abt 1875 in Wayne Co., Missouri. He married Mary SHORT. The parents of these siblings were Rev. Arnold MOSS and Sarah QUARLES (QUALLS). I hope to connect these families to my Great-grandfather, James Garfield MOSS, who was born in Missouri in 1850.
Randal L. Moss Sun Sep 7 06:14:36 1997


COLLINS, HARRIS, THOMPSON
Searching for; My g-grandfather, Robert L. Thompson, g-grandmother, Artmissa Collins, b. Oct. 1849. They were married in Iron CO.,MO. Artimissa COLLINS, father, George COLLINS, married TABITHA A. HARRIS, in WAYNE CO. MO. I am seeking the parents of George COLLINS, I know his father was JOSEPH COLLINS but don't know who Joseph married. I have a Julia, but not her maiden name. My g-grandmother, Artmissa COLLINS, had a sister, Florence COLLINS, she married a Mr. Russell. Artmissa COLLINS, brother, HARTFORD M. COLLINS, married EMILY SCHMITZ. Believe they must of all died in Iron Co. MO. But looking in WAYNE COUNTY, where George & Tabitha (Harris) COLLINS, were married, somewhere in the late 1840's or early 1850's.
Carol Thurman Comfort Tue Sep 9 18:27:37 1997

TARLTON, WARD
I am looking for any information on, Alexandre C. Tarlton, born in Chionia, Wayne County, in 1828. m.1855, Mahala Ward, b. April, 13, 1834. Alexander was shot and killed, on his plantation dec. 18, 1864. I need Alexanders parents and sibling. I have 6 children for Alexander and Mahala.
Sandra Keiscome Sun Sep 14 08:36:57 1997

SHEPERD, PALMER, REESE
Trying to find any info about my gr grandmother, Lucinda SHEPHERD, b: 1881 in Piedmont, Wayne Co., MO and/or her family. Her parents were: William H. SHEPHERD, b: Feb 21, 1841 d: June 21, 1907 & Muhulda REESE (no info). Wm. Shepherd was in the Civil War, Co. F&B 3 MO SM Cav. Lucinda Sheperd married Francis Marion PALMER, June 11, 1898.
Joyce Wilkes Wed Sep 17 11:56:58 1997

GROSS
GEORGE WASHINGTON GROSS was born in Wayne Co., MO in 1842. I believe his father was FRANK GROSS and his Mother's name was FLORENCE_______. I need to verify his mother's name. He was listed in the 1880 census of Texas Co. as an 18 yr. old member of the household of Nancy Gross, age 46. Also the 1870 census of Texas Co. lists him as HH, age 38. The census also lists his wife as Winnie Willhite. Hope someone out there has some info for me. I will be very grateful for any help. Will share any info I have. George was my great gggrandfather.
Myra Chambers Mon Sep 22 16:57:24 1997


HENSON
My Great grandparent was from Missouri, and I'm hoping someone would have information. His name was Noah Allan Henson or Isaac Noah Henson and he married a woman named Sarah (KAISER) Henson, or Sarah Whitedove, My grandfather was born in Piedmount, MO. his name was Isaac Henry Henson. He then married a woman named Eula Fay (James) Henson, in Mayler,MO. Butler Co. If anyone has information about anyone of these people Please let me know, Thank You.
Patricia Mayes Thu Sep 25 10:34:52 1997

ENLOE
JAMES ENLOW or ENLOE, Looking for any information on the family of James Enloe, bn June 1865, in IL., and his wife, Belle Baker. They had the following children: 1. Andrew Enloe, bn April 1887, in IL 2. James Enloe, Jr. bn Feb 1890 in IL 3. Phoebe J. Enloe, bn April 1897 in MO 4. Johnny Enloe, bn Oct 1899, in MO They were last listed in the 1900 census of Wayne County, MO and any information would be appreciated.
Larry Martin Sat Sep 27 10:26:50 1997

PERKINS, EAKER, MYERS
Searching for additional family information on Jesse L Perkins b. 10/29/1815 married Mary Pearl Eaker in Wayne County Mo in 1832. Only known child is Peter Perkins b. 7/6/1848. Peter Perkins married Ruey(Ruvey) Jane Myers and had at least one child George Washington Perkins b. 10/16/1868.
Cindy Perkins Simmons Tue Sep 30 10:59:48 1997

ELLIS, WILSON
John W. Ellis (1804-1877) married 1) Mary Wilson (1803-1861) 2) Mrs. Mary J. Mathis/Mathews, widow of Joseph. Seeking their ancestors and descendants. John & first wife burried Linville Barret Cemetery, Coldwater, Wayne Co., MO. Appear on Wayne Co., MO census 1850+. Where did the family come from in TN? Joseph Mathis d. 1856-60 Wayne Co., MO. Had six children by Mary. The widow Mary Mathis had two more children by John W. Ellis. Sarah C. (1862-1907) m. Daniel Smith Gregory. What happened to her sister Josephine b. 1864?
Kim A. Davis Tue Sep 30 15:15:37 1997

BRANTLEY, REDMAN
I am looking for information about Briscoe cemetery in Wayne Co. My great grandparents are buried there, but most of the graves are unmarked. Is their any records of who was buried their and where ? They died in the late 1800's. My great grandma was Osage native american and her maiden name was Redman and she married James M. Brantley in the 1850's before the court house burned. Their marriage and death records were lost.
Sid Brantley Sun Oct 5 17:24:36 1997

BENNETT
My gggrandfather's name was Neil B. (or Noell) Bennett. He was born in 1875. He married Nellie M. (?)Bennett. She was born in 1878. They had five kids: Estey b.1895, Julia b.1897, Earnest E., Nellie M. b. 1900, and Gretchen. Their daughter, Nellie Mae, my g gandma was married to Calvin MYERS for a short time and had Robert E. Lee Myers and my grandpa, Homer Albert Myers b. 1919. I would love it if anyone can help me with this line. Thank you .
Darla Mudd Tue Oct 7 19:03:36 1997

BENNETT, HENDERSON, WILLIAMS,SCOFIELD
I am helping my sister-in-law with her family search. Searching for info on James H. BENNETT b 1813 in TN. Married 1st time in St. Louis to ?? Children of this marriage were: Joseph W. b 1837 m Francis HENDERSON James Franklin bo 9 Dec 1839 m Helen E WILLIAMS Sarah Henrietta b 1841 m ?? Bucklin Mary A b 1844? married 2nd Lucinda Ann WILLIAMS dtr of Thomas P & Lydia A (EBERHART) WILLIAMS m 15 March 1829 in Warren Co, OH children of 2nd marriage: Louise Virginia b 1849 in Wayne Co. m William SCOFIELD (her grandparents) Lydia Sophronia b 1852 Samuel T b 1854 m Jenny JARVIS had son Sylvester James Uriah b 1857 Any further info on any of these individuals would be greatly appreciated as they seem to have crawled out from a rock for a short time, then returned under the rock to be found no more!! Been searching for over 20 years & can seem to get no further.
Shirley Sat Oct 11 07:40:52 1997

MEADOR, LOVELACE, KIRKLAND, SMITH, HOWARD, DUNNEGAN
Searching for anyone working on the families of MEADOR,LOVELACE,KIRKLAND, SMITH, WEBB, HOWARD, or DUNNEGAN in Wayne, Iron or Reynolds Cos., MO.
Sandy McSpadden Oct 24, 1997

COX
I'm trying to find information on Taylor McKinley Cox who died October, 1907. He is buried in Woods Cemetery, Wayne County, Missoui. I'm looking to trace the ancestry past him. Any help would be appreciated Thanks.
Name Unknown co6027ty@meteor.uscolo.edu

COLLINS, BERRY, JONES
Pinkney Quinn Collins, my ggrandfather, was born 1819, No Carolina. He was a farmer in Jefferson Twnshp, Wayne Co, in 1850/1860 Missouri census. Pinkney Quinn was killed in the Civil War on 4 Sep 1862. Married Malinda Berry, dau of Hiram and Amelia Berry, Wayne Co, two children: Henderson Quinn Collins, b: 4 Oct 1844 and Susan Collins, b: 7 Feb 1847, Wayne Co. Married (2) Mary Ann "Polly" Jones, b: 1827 Tenn 5 Jun 1849. Four children: William Albert Collins, 18 Mar 1852, Martha Ellen Collins, b: 15 Sep 1854, Joseph Pinkney Collins, b: 10 Apr 1856 and Elizabeth Adeline Collins, b: 10 Oct 1859. Am descendant of Joseph Pinkney Collins. Am looking for anyone researching this Collins family. Patricia Collins Ware Choctaw Okla
Patricia A Ware

DAVIS
Looking for info on James L. Davis who lived in Greenville about 1909.Thanks
Joyce Dickson

JAMES, HALE, JOHNSON, WILLIAMS, PULLEN
I am searching for information on the following: Reverand Jesse James (born in 1770 North Carolina and died in Saline County, Arkansas before 1836) and his wife Anne (?). Jesse and Anne became the parents of Clayborne James in Tennessee in 1805 and moved to Wayne County, Missouri; in 1826 he married Jane C. Nance (?) of Wayne County, Missouri, and they became the parents of Mahala James on November 3, 1827. Around 1840, the family moved to Saline County, Arkansas. Clayborne died in Scott County, Arkansas sometime before 1860. Appreciate any information and will be glad to share what I have. Thanks.
Barbara Hale Reynolds Tue, 28 Oct 1997

COSTNER, WILLS, SUTTON, OLIVER,WARD, WAKEFIELD, TABOR, HARRISON, HARRIS, GREER, BACON, SOMMERS, FUSS, FULTON, CRAMER
Emanuel COSTNER b. 1811 m.1838 Catherina Elmina WILLS b. 1821. Children include Sarah b. 1840 m. Simpson SUTTON, Jacob F. b. 1842, John Ambrose b. 1845, Rufus b. 1848 m. Sarah Elizabeth Weber, Albert b. 1857 m. Angeline OLIVER. Other surnames that married into this family are WARD, WAKEFIELD, TABOR, HARRISON, HARRIS, GREER, BACON, SOMMERS, FUSS, FULTON, and CRAMER. Many of these folks are buried at Paullus Cemetery at Coldwater.
Deborah Harrison

BESS, GREER, WARD, ROLFE
Mary BESS b. 1864 m. 1878 Thomas Jefferson GREER b. 1854, both buried Paullus cemetery at Coldwater. Children include Anna, Grace, Kathryn, Oma b. 1887 m. Shade WARD, Lucy b. 1890 m. Harry Edward ROLFE. Would like to hear from anyone working on or with knowledge of these families.
Deborah Harrison HOVIS, WARD, WHITSELL
Seaching for Napoleon "Pony" HOVIS (b.abt 1862), married Virginia "Jenny" WARD. They had children: Clara E. (1909-1979) md. WHITSELL, Frank (1905-1989) md. Ruth C., and Blanche who died young. Napoleon was son of Ireneus & Mary E. HOVIS. Would appreciate any info on this family.
Katy Lyon

STILTS, BRANTLEY
I am looking for relatives of Margaret Brantley who married Tony Stilts in about or near 1880's. I know they had children ! Margaret's brother Levi Louis [Lee] Brantley was a juror on the Max brothers trial in Greenville, Mo. Febuary of 1898 , he died from food posion as others also did . Levi is my grandfather and we need to know if the Stilts have any information about the other members of the family that we do not have ! They lived around McGee or what is now new McGee. I live in Bridgeton ,Mo. Levi[Lee]Brantley was my father he passed away in the Puxico Nursin home 10-17-95. I became interested in genealogy after it was to late for him to help me.
Sid Brantley

GRAHAM, McALLISTER
I am trying to find the vital statistics for Alfred GRAHAM, his wife Elizabeth McCALLISTER, and their children. This is the information that I have on them:
Alfred b. Sep 1822 in Green Co., KY - d. 1900 in Wayne Co. Elizabeth b. 1826 in TN? - d. Wayne Co.?
Their children were presumably born in Piedmont, Wayne Co. They are: Pinkney Graham b. Feb 6, 1848 d. Jun 7, 1907 in Patterson Wayne Co., Mary J. Graham b. 1853, James Monroe Graham b. 1854, Louisa Graham b.1857, Ruth A. Graham b. 1858, Archibald Graham b. Nov 1858, and Harriet R. Graham b. 1863. I would also like to find out who Alfred and Elizabeth's parents were.
Richard Graham

GRISHAM, ANDREWS, HARRISON, REESE
Looking for all info on Grisham, Andrews, Harrison, and Reese in Wayne County, MO
Stephen J. & Tawnya C. Musial

WELCH/EPLEY
David EPLEY married Susannah (BRINKLEY/BINKLEY/BRINKLE) b.@1812 Lincoln Co NC b.@1815 Tennessee m.@1838 Tennessee .......lived Greenville, St Francois twp Wayne Co Mo 1.Jason L EPLEY married Elizabeth (unknown)b.1845 Mo b.1839 Tenn 2.Harriet P EPLEY married Reuben BENNETT b.Mar 1840 Mo b. 1841 Tenn 3.Nancy C EPLEY b. 1843 Tenn 4.Jonathan Andrew EPLEY b.1845 Mo..d.29Sept1864 ...buried Pilot Knob,Mo Private Company G 47th Missouri Infantry 5.Louisa J EPLEY .... may have married John KITE and had son David 1868? b. 1848 St.Francois twp Wayne Co Mo 6.Margaret Virginia EPLEY married #1 Thomas GARRISON b. Jan 1850 St.Francois twp Wayne Co Mo #2 Samuel KIME 7.Sarah C EPLEY .... may have married Samuel HOOD ?? b. 1852 St.Francois twp Wayne Co Mo 8.Mary S EPLEY married John Monroe HILL b.1854 St Francois twp Wayne Co Mo 9.Mariah M EPLEY b.1858 St Francois twp Wayne Co Mo 10.Martha Sophronia EPLEY married Wm Frank WELCH b.5 May 1860 Greenville,Wayne Co Mo b.3 Mar 1856 INDIANA Would like to learn more and exchange information!
Carol

BROOKS
My Great-grandfather, G. W. (George Washington ?) Brooks, is thought to have come from Virginia to Wayne County, Mo., near Greenville. Info I have is as follows:
G. W. Washington b. 8/15/1821 m. Margaret Farrell b. 4/1/1830 Children: (All born in Wayne County, Missouri) Nancy Susan b. 2/18/1849 Martha J. b. 9/13/1850 Mary J. b. 12/5/1852 Catherine S. b. 1/6/1855 William F. b. 10/23/1857 James Franklin b. 2/17/1860 George Washington (my Grandfather) b. 1/12/1862
After Margaret's death, G. W. married Rebecca (?) Their children: (All born in Wayne County, Missouri) Eliza A. b. 10/29/1868 John T. b. 3/29/1870 Matthew Gillery b. 8/2/1871 I would appreciate any information anyone might have.
George Brooks 1106 NW D Bentonville, Ar 72712 501-273-5641

HEMBY (HEMLY, HAMBY, HEMBEY, HEMBREE)
Jonathan Hemby was in 1830 US Census of Wayne Co.; 1840 US Census of Ripley Co.; deeded land 13 Apr. 1837 in Ripley Co. Need any records or suggestions of information which will help find relationship to James Hemby of 1830 US Census of Madison Co., Liberty Twp. and of 1840 Jackson Co. AR, 1846 Republic of Texas Poll List and possible decendants in MO, Ar, TX. Thank you. 18 December 1997.
Richard W. Hunter


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