Although most of the old email addresses are no longer valid, there's still a lot of information to be gleaned from the query statements themselves.

ALLEN
Seeking information on the Albert and Elizabeth (James) ALLEN family and the Aaron Mott and Desdemonia (Farrington) ALLEN family from around Allentown, Worth Co, Missouri. Albert & Elizabeth had 1 son Levi James Allen and some dau - Antoinette (marr John Smith) Zilpah b. 1854 (Marr A.J. Muirhead) Jerusha (marr Wm. T. Allen - son of Aaron Mott Allen) . Aaron and Desdemonia had 7 Children - Ezra Grover, William T., Chester G., Mary, Eliza, Francis Marion, Thomas J. After Desdemonia died, he marr Jane Roach and they had 8 children. Nadene Allen Stratford, Ok Any help with this will be greatly appreciated.   D.N. Allen Sent Nov 9 23:21

ALLEN; RICKMAN
Looking for descendants of Elmira ALLEN who married Riley RICKMAN in Worth Co., MO on Oct. 6, 1872. The couple settled in Gentry Co., Mo and had at least ten children: Aaron, Charles, Grover, Ida, Bessie, Lewie, Nancy, Andrew L., William M., and Reta RICKMAN. Any information on this family is wanted. Cindy Wilbur Sat Oct 4 10:41:25 1997

ANTHONY;
William was the son of Samuel & Catherine. They came from Ireland in 1847 and moved to Licking in Texas County in 1848??? I found 1 William Anthony in the township of Smith, but other than the name on the census could find no other info. Would appreciate any thing you can find on them, Thanks, Dorothy  Dorothy Warman--Sat May 9 12:32:07 1998

BAKER; REED
Would like to find out when and where ELIHU BAKER AND MORNING ANN REED BAKER are
burried.  Elihu died in the 1880's  and was living with one of his children in Worth Co.  Morning Ann died in 1890's and was living in Taylor Co., Iowa.  I am sure they were burried together.  Many of their children and grandchildren lived and still live in Worth Co.  I have done a cemetery check, and can not find them.   Elliot Konieczny   Tue, 28 Jul 1998

BLACK; COLE; HURST
Looking for Elias J Black and Nancy J Black from Missiouri.  Child Frank Black born Nov. 15,1881 in Oxford,Worth County,MO.

Willam H. Cole and Elizabeth C. from Missiouri.  Child Elizabeth Hanna Cole born Feb.29,1884 in Parnell,Nodaway County, MO.

Frank Black married to Elizabeth Hanna Cole.

David H. Hurst born Dec.23, 1857 in Paris Illinois and Martha Jane Kier.

Child Laura Beatrice Hurst born Dec. 27,1884 in Denver, Worth County, MO.

William David Thrasher born Aug. 17,1843 in IN and died May 16,1939 Worth County MO. Married to Isabella Corbit of Ohio, died April 22,1924 in  Worth County MO.

Thier child was Clyde Thrasher born Nov. 07,1878 in Winston , Daviess County MO. Died Sept. 13,1941 in St. Joe MO.

Clyde Thrasher married Laura Beatrice Hurst.

If anyone is related or has any info let me know.   Anne Marie Black Ryan    Wed, 2 Sep 1998

BOLLINGER ; ROBERTSON
Frederick Bollinger (1811 TN-1900 MO) and his sister Elizabeth (who married Allen ROBERTSON 1842 in TN) both ended up in Worth Co MO. My ancestor is their brother Armstead BOLLINGER (1817 TN- 1872 AR) . What happened to their other brother William (1816 TN- ? )
Solveig Berry--Sat Mar 14 21:22:36 1998

BUTLER; MAUSBERGER
Looking for a EUNICE BUTLER who was a MAUSBERGER. They lived in 1870 SMITH TWSP, WORTH CO., MO. Looking for death date and rest of family.  Does anyone know which cemetery they are in.   Judy Waisner   Thu, 06 Aug 1998

CANON; PEYTON
Abishia Reems CANON dob 4-26- 1849 no dod married Ann Mariah PEYTON dob 3-21-1852, 9-24-1874. I have no dods. Ann's parents were John and Matilda PEYTON. There were two PEYTON brothers, Billy and Albert. Billy's son, Charles is buried at Albany Mo. Two sisters, Ellen (Jackson) and Harriet (Summa). Abishia's parents were Alexander dob 8-20-1816 in Dublin, Ireland married Francis Hale dob 9-20-1824 of Jry Mountains, France. Alexander died 1891. Francis died 1905. Believed to be buried in Worth Co. Mo. Any confirmation or additional information is greatly appreciated. Karol Stewart 602 erin circle, leander, texas 78641 kfold@juno.com
karol stewart--Sun Mar 1 12:30:27 1998
 

CARTER
Looking for references to the Albert Hiram CARTER family who were in Isadora, Worth, MO, in 1898 when their infant daughter, Winnie,died and also in Grant City, Worth, MO, 16 Nov 1901 when their son, Lewis Harvey CARTER was born. It's possible other children were born in Worth County: Nora G., George A., Clara O., Ruby E., Myrtle R. CARTER. Any information regarding this family is welcome. Thank you. Ginny Humes   Ginny Humes Mon Sep 15 15:02:35 1997

COSTIN; HUGHES
I have a few names that I am trying to locate.  Costin, Carrie M. 28 Feb. 1893 - 29 July 1973.  She was born in Worth Co. and died in St. Joseph, MO.  I would like to obtain any records on her and her
parents.

Hughes, Clarence Earl 29 July 1906 - 5 Nov. 1973.  He both lived and died in Worth Co.  I would like information on his parents.  I think I have an Uncle Darold Hughes who still lives in Grant City, but I don't know how to get in touch with him.  This would be his father.  Thank  you very much for your time.   Jennifer   Tue, 11 Aug 1998

COX; RAINS
Looking for a George W COX(b.1837) who had a land grant filed 10/30/57 in Worth Co. He was married to a Lucy Ann RAINS in 1856 in Andrew Co, MO. Looking for any info on his family.
Cheri Astrahan--Fri May 8 13:06:08 1998

CRAIG; MILLER
I am looking for any information on a Charles Wesley CRAIG who married April 21,1880 in Grant City,MO a Sarah Lucretia Miller born March 31,1860 in Grant City. I do not know their parents names. Thanks   Mark E Palmer   Sat, 5 Sep 1998
 

DENNISTON; SHILLING
DENNISTON, William and Rachel - this couple was in Union Township, Worth County for the 1870 and 1880 (they are shown as DENTON) census.  They originally came from Ohio, through Iowa.  They had the following children:

James, 1862, Ohio
Elizabeth, 1863, Iowa
Rodia, 1864, Iowa
Madora B., 1865, Iowa (m. Ira E. Shroyer, 17 August 1884, Worth County)
Annie C., 1869, Missouri
Mary, 1872, Missouri
Edith A., 6 February 1875, Missouri (m. John Hector Shilling, ca 1891-94, Unk.)
William, 1878, Missouri (m. Emma Shuff, 30 December 1891, Worth County)
John, 1879, Missouri

I would be interested in finding out about any of the siblings and where William and Rachel died.  I also have no idea of what Rachel's maiden name was or exactly where she was born.

Edith Denniston was my great-grandmother.  I have no idea if she and John SHILLING were married in Worth County or elsewhere.  They were in Newton County for the 1910 census, and for the rest of their lives.  John Shilling was born 30 March 1864 in Hagerstown, MD.  I have no idea when he arrived in MO or what brought him there.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Claire Wichelmann
County Coordinator Newton County  MOGENWEB project:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~monewton/newton.html
Sat, 15 Aug 1998

EATON; KILLINGSWORTH
I am seeking information on George W. EATON and his wife, Nancy (KILLINGSWORTH) EATON. The appear on the 1870 census in Allen township, and lived in Worth Co. between abt. 1866 and 1877. Nancy died there in 1876 and is buried at Kent Cemetery (I'm told.) There is supposed to be a short obituary on her in the Grant City paper (October 1876). I would very much like to know what it says. I am also interested in information about Nancy's brother, Orison Killingsworth, who also lived in Worth County and is buried at Kent Cemetery. Thank you, Cathey   Cathey Hargrove--Mon Dec 15 09:16:52 1997

GOODPASTER/REEDY
Looking for information on the family of Samuel Reedy and Mary (Shorn).  Their children were  William, George, Isaac, Ella Fostina, and Mag Reedy.  Ella Fostina married John Oakley Goodpaster 16 Jan 1876 in Worth, Worth County, Missouri, at the home of her parents.  I have been unable to locate any information on Ella Fostina's parents. Any help will be appreciated.   Cheryl Bell Wed, 03 Jun 1998 23:53:15

HARDING; WILLIAMS, FLETCHALL
I am trying to find information on my father's family. g.grandfather, James Henderson Harding b:4 Feb 1847 d: 27 Dec 1915 at the Depot, Grant City. g.grandmother, Mary Ann Williams Johnson Harding,b: 22 Mar 1845 Green County,d: 29 July 1930, Grant City. Married: 22 July 1866 in Worth County. Their children: William,Henry,Nancy,Ellis,Jacob,Minnie,Charles, and twins Oscar and Arthur who died at birth. My grandfather, Jacob Seaton Harding,married Effie May Fletchall on 13 Mar 1900 and his brother,Ellis,married her sister Josie 29 Apr 1897.  Linda Harding Thompson--Thu May 7 20:43:52 1998

HERN; HOMPSON,BRIDGES,ROSS,MCBRIDE,MARTIN,SHEARER,MURRAY,GUESS
Family of Henry Harry HERN b. 1861 Marion Co. AR. Married Amelia Jane THOMPSON 1881 Worth Co., MO. CHILDREN: David F. HERN m. Visa Mae BRIDGES & Orpha TOTTEN, Benjamin HERN, Charles Allison HERN m. Mary Ann MCBRIDE, James Buchanen HERN m. Mary Ann ROSS, Orpha Marie HERN m. Robert MARTIN, Lula Mae Hern m. Vern SHERER/SHEARER, Harry Cleo HERN m. Essie Faye WEIGART. Any HERN families in Worth Co. MO - Emma HERN m. Lawrence MURRAY, Augusta HERN m. William GUESS. John HERN m. Chlorinda SMITH. Al HERN m. (1) Elizabeth FLETCHER (2) Susan GROCE/GROSS (3) Florence WALKER. All resided Worth Co., MO from 1880 to 1900s.   Regina Barry--Mon May 4 06:20:42 1998

HILL; McCANDLESS
A. J. and Katie HILL lived on a farm in Denver, Worth County, MO up until at least 1921. I believe that they raised a family there, including their son, Alvin Cross HILL, born about 1884. Alvin Cross HILL married Claudia Bell McCANDLESS around 1900. Their children were Paul Vernon, Kenneth, Hildred Ethel, Vera, and Hazel, all born between 1902 and 1909. At some point Alvin Cross and Claudia (McCandless) HILL moved their family to Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa.  Diane Hettrick Wed Dec 3 15:17:26 1997

HULSE; Hulse\Bridges\Arnold
BRIDGES\Hulse\Arnold I have been unable to locate the William Hiram Hulse family in the 1870's Can you help me please 1860 Perry Co Ill Bridges, T.C. (i.e. Tyre Terry C. Bridges) 60, M, W, Fmr, 600, 400, NC Manervy (Arnold) 50, f, w, NC Caroline 18, f, w, Ill Louisa 16, f, w, Ill Sidona 14, f, w, Ill Bethsada 12, f, w, Ill (married William Hiram Hulse who was born in MO) Thomas 10, m, w, Ill Rachel 8, m, w, Ill 1880 Allen Twy, Worth Co, Missouri, FHL SLCU # 1254741 pg 14, ed 289 Huls W. H. (ie William Hiram HULSE) b. 1879 Ohio age 33?-39?, f. not noted, m. not noted (wife) Bethsaida(Bridges)b. 1845 Ill age 35?, f. NC, m.Tenn (daughter) Sarah J. b. 1866 Ill age 14, f. Ohio, m. Ill (daughter) Cora M. b. 1870 Ill age 10, f. Ohio m. Ill (son) Thomas W. b. 1873 Ill age 7, f. Ohio m. Ill (son) Reuben W. b. 1878 Ill age 2, f. Ohio m. Ill (son) Ivy (i.e. Alvin Benjamin Hulse) b. 1879 MO age 1mo, f. Ohio m.Ill Thank You Dino   Dino Bingham--Sun Dec 14 23:07:42 1997

JAKEWAY
Looking for information about the Jakeway family. Some records I have show a marriage in Grant City, Worth Co. of James and Sophia Jakeway. Also, there may have been several births of their children and grandchildren in Parnell, Nodaway Co.   Marcia Curtis  or  Marcia Curtis   Wed May 21 05:45:53 1997

JONES, ROTAN, SMITH, OLIVER, WILSON, MULLIGAN, BASS, PERRY
Looking for info on  Wm E. ROTAN and his wife Sarah J. OLIVER who were in Worth Co, Mo in 1878 thru at least 1880 according to the 1880 census. Wm E. ROTAN was the son of Cynthia JONES born 1812 White Co Tenn daughter of Byron JONES.  Cynthia JONES  1) married John ROTAN died abt 1844 in IL and 2) married Willis SMITH in Marion Co, Il in 1845.  Willis SMITH died in
1850  enroute to CA. Cynthia  was living in Flora, IL in 1884.

Wm ROTAN was born 1827 White Co,  Tenn, died between 1904  and 1906 in Gentry Co, MO  1) married  Unknown.  They had one daughter at least who married a MULLIGAN  2) married March 1865 Sarah J. OLIVER born 1845 Marion Co, IL.  Sarah J. OLIVER was the daughter of
Wesley Smith OLIVER and Mahala WILSON.

Children of Wm E. ROTAN Sr. and Sarah J. OLIVER were:  Nancy H. married Ammon PERRY, John W., Martha, Byron, William Jr.,Walter and Minnie Mahala ROTAN who was born Feb 11, 1878 in Worth Co, Mo married Bertie Mae BASSin 1894.

Siblings of Wm E ROTAN  Sr. were Nancy H who married Sidney S. JOHNSON in MO, .Byron,
Jane and John ROTAN and two half-brothers George and Randolph SMITH.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks Nancy   Nancy   Tue, 8 Sep 1998

JUDKINS
JUDKINS of Vibber, Ray County. James Henry Judkins b 1837 Logan Kentucky. M Charity HALL 1868 Vibber,Ray County Mo. Daughter of Joseph and Rose HALL of Vibber, Ray County Mo. Sister was NANCY HALL b.1848 Worth County Mo. CHARITY HALL JUDKINS & JAMES HENRY JUDKINS had 3 children, James Albert b.1869 d.1934, Joseph Henry b.1870 d.1939 & Mary Alice b.1874 d.1949. My great grandfather Joseph Henry JUDKINS, married on 12/24/1890 Dora Elizabeth Paxton in Gentry County Mo. Daughter of George and Sarah HUFF of Gentry Co, Mo. Sarah HUFF 's surname is SARAH PAXTON. Dora and Joseph had 10 children. Thomas, Bessie, Grant, Elsie, Edward, Gladys (my grandmother), Bernice, Lucille, Henry, Orville. I am looking for the HUFF, PAXTON & HALL linage to the JUDKINS family if you have any connection or information please E-mail me. Carmen Schoenmaker Sun Sep 28 09:32:00 1997

KEY, CLARIDGE, KRAFT, WALTON, HURD Job KEY b. 1835-45 Warwick England, d. 1919 Worth Co., MO; m. Mary Ann CLARIDGE in 1864 Birmingham, Warwick, England. Mary Ann CLARIDGE b. 1844 Warwick, England. Children: Harriett "Hattie" b. 1866 Warwick England; m. _____ KRAFT. Edith Mary b. 1868 Warwick England; m. _____ WALTON. Eunice b. 1885 Grant City, MO; d. 1967 Saline Co., MO; m. Roy HURD. Henery b. 1888 d. 1924, lived in Mt. Ayr, Ringgold Co., IA in 1919.Job KEY immigrated to northern Missouri when his first two daughters were very small. His wife would not leave England while her mother was still living, so she stayed in England with the two girls. Supposedly, Job has another wife and family in northern Missouri during this time, but their names are unknown. After Mrs. Claridge died, Job went back to England and brought Mary Ann, Harriett and Edith back to either Ringgold Co., IA or Worth Co., MO (they lived on the border). Job nearly died from pneumonia, "saw the light," and became a preacher at Lott's Grove, MO near Grant City. Mary Ann was a midwife and nurse. Seeking info on ancestors, Job's "other" family, descendants of Hattie, Edith and Henery. Will share descendant info. Thanks for your help! Val
Valerie Hurd Tue Sep 9 07:54:21 1997

McKINLEY; HIBBS
Searching for any information about Mary F. McKINLEY who was the second wife of Leonidus Randolph HIBBS, who lived in Worth Co., MO.  She was born 6 June 1843 and according to the census report, she was born in OH.  We have other information that she may have been born in JoDavies Co., IL.  She is, possibly the daughter of Samuel King McKINLEY who owned land at one time, in Worth Co., MO. Samuel died in Andrew Co., IA. where he also owned land.   Joan M Duffield  Tue, 14 Jul 1998

MILLER
I would like to contact anyone who is researching the family of Isaac MILLER and his four wives. Isaac died and is buried in Grant City Cemetery. He was born in Virginia 24 Mar 1802. He had children named: Enos, Isaac Jr. ,William, Rebecca, Margaret and Rosanna. This family emigrated to Worth County circa 1870, and left many descendants in that area. Isaac's wives were named: Martha Dye, Susannah Dinwiddie West, Catherine Frakes Cason, and Anna Catherine Wenzel. By Anna he had: Matilda, Peter, Daniel William, Anna Arvilla, Nancy Jane, and Amanda May, all with Worth County connections. I would like to exchange info with someone who has this family. Thank You.
Shirley Lillie--Sat Jan 24 20:05:42 1998

MURPHY
I am researching the family of Joseph MURPHY and Lydia Mathilda OSBORN. They had twelve children, some of them born in Gentry county. Both sets of parents, William MURPHY and Malinda HENSON, parents of Joseph, and McDaniel OSBORN and Rebecca WELLS, parents of Lydia, appear to have migratyed first to Gentry county and then to Worth county, MO. in the 1840s and settled in Worth county until the 1890s. Any assistance on both of these families will be greatly appreciated.
Carver FRI Nov 7 02:21 1997

PARR;
Looking for descendents of John W Parr born Indiana about 1830. Show him in Green Township 1880 wife Mary 1852 children Isaac 1859, Olive 1866, Thomas 1868, Florence ?, Jane 1870, Susan 1873, Bertha 1877, Myrtle 1880   Becky Bohuchot--Sat May 2 09:22:40 1998

PARR
I am seeking information regarding the Oliver PARR family.  He was b. 1823 and had a brother, John and a brother, William.  His father's name may have been Benjamin.  He married Mary Donaldson in 1840 and had 16 children.  He lived in Worth or Gentry County in 1855; had 160 acres according to list of original land entries in "History of Gentry and Worth Counties".  I would appreciate any information that anyone could give me.  Thank you , Judie Piwaronas   Judy Piwaronas  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 19:57:33

PETERS; KNIGHT
John Casper Peters died Allendale, Mo. 1920 and his wife Mary Cathern Knight died also in Allendale, Mo. January 26, 1916. I have not found out whether the town was in Worth County or Cape Girardeau County. These are my great grandparents, any leads would be helpful.   Russ Peters--Mon Apr 20 13:56:52 1998

PHILLIPS;
Looking for information on Rufus and Bertha PHILLIPS who were rural farmers in Worth County. They had a son, Leon Chase PHILLIPS born December 9, 1890. In 1892 his father moved to the newly opened Cheyenne-Arapaho land in Oklahoma Territory. Any info on this PHILLIPS family would be appreciated.   Kim Phillips Randolph--Wed Feb 11 08:38:58 1998

RINEHART; FOX
I'm looking for information on Isaac Newton Rinehart born in Ohio Jan 30, 1845. He was married to Luticia J. Fox on Feb 20, 1867. Isaac died June 20, 1926. I'm interested in finding more about his ancestry. I know he had one brother and three sisters but do not have their complete names.
Jack Rinehart--Sun Mar 29 16:50:41 1998

ROACH
9-14-97 Looking for the information on the family of Rebeum Roach. He is the son of Jeremiah Roach and Elizabeth Null. He moved his family to Mossuri from Jackson county Ohio. Several of Rebeum's sisters also moved to MO.   Mary Campbell Sun Sep 14 17:34:58 1997

ROACH; FUNDERBURG AKES SEGO
My grandmother's maiden name was EMILY LUMAINE FUNDERBURG She was born July 1th.1879 in gentry Mo. She Married SHERMAN ROACH in Gentry Mo. Aug.5th.1894 Her Mother's name was ELizabeth Akes ELIZABETH AKES'S MOTHER NAME WAS ELIZABETH SEGO
Bob Peck--Fri Jan 2 20:07:15 1998

SCOTT; CRONK
Looking for any information of the family of James D. SCOTT and Lydia Jane CRONK. They resided in the Worth Co, MO and Taylor Co., IA area around 1910-1930. Lydia Jane CRONK died in Grant City on 2 Dec 1933 and is buried in Athelston IA. Their daughter Rosa B. Scott died in Grant City MO in 1960. Other children that may have resided in this area are Lillie May SCOTT, Annette SCOTT, Edward SCOTT, Jospeh Winfiled SCOTT, James Harley SCOTT, Ada SCOTT, June SCOTT, and my great grandfather Fred Herman SCOTT. Any information on this difficult surname would be greatly appreciated!!!   Michael Scott--Sun Mar 8 23:06:31 1998

SCOTT; CRONK
I am looking for information on J Winfield SCOTT or Edward W. SCOTT that are buried in the Sheridan Cemetery in Worth Co.  J Winfield SCOTT was born 1878 and died 1946.  Edward W. SCOTT was born 1875 and died in 1948.

I do know their parents are James D. Scott and Lydia Jane Cronk who lived close by in Athelston, Taylor Co., IA.  James was in Co. H, 3rd MO Calvary during the Civil War.  They resided in Rook Co., KS prior to moving to the MO-IA area.  Any leads with this difficult surname would be greatly appreciated!    Michael Scott  Sat, 20 Jun 1998 15:50:50

SCOTT   HOWELL  DAVIS
Interested in finding parents of Nancy Louvesta (?Scott) married first to James K.P. Howell then to Martin Davis.  1870 census (in household of Martin Davis) shows she was born in Missouri about 1831. She is buried at Mt Vernon Cemetery Nancy L Davis wife of Martin Davis 1838-1873 (Thank you Caron Tait!) She was the second wife of J. K. P. Howell, married about 1858.  Howell was killed in Civil War.  She married Davis in about 1867-68.     E. F. Beckemeyer   Mon, 07 Sep 1998

SENIOR  MCCAULEY
Looking for parents of both Edward Senior and his wife Henrietta McCauley (m. 1850 in Ohio), ES and HM are the parents of Henry, John, Clara, Margaret and Mary Ann Senior  (mostly born in Ohio), living in Worth County in 1880s, 1900s.  Did the old parents eventually come to Missouri?  Need to know more about the history and occupation of Edward Senior.   E. F. Beckemeyer   Mon, 07 Sep 1998

SHEILDS; PECK
My Great Grandfather's name was WILLIAM GRANT SHIELDS He was born in Marshfield MO Nov.18th. 1864 His Daughter my Grandmother Oma Shields married FRANK PECK and they made there home at zenia KS. AND Bronson KS BOURBON CO. They had 1 girl named EULETA PECK, OWEN MEREDITH PECK and NORMAN ELLSWORTH PECK EULETA M PECK was born at Bronson ks Sep.3th.1908 OWEN M.PECK was born at Bronson Jan 26th.1911 Norman E.PECK was born June 15th.1916 at Bronson KS.   Bob Peck--Fri Jan 2 20:31:56 1998

SISK; MORRIS; FLOOD
I am needing directions to Bethel Cemetery, Union Township, Worth Co., MO.  I would like to visit the gravesites of Elias MORRIS, b. 1809 d. 3 March 1891; his wife, Catherine FLOOD, b. 9 July 1811 d. 11 December 1895; and his daughter, Hanna MORRIS. b. 1829 d. 1860.  I am not able to find Hanna's husband, Jesse SISK (d. abt 1862), listed in the index for Bethel, but I suspect he may be buried there as well.  I would appreciate help in finding the cemetery.  I have visited the Isadora and Grant City Cemeteries, so I am somewhat familiar with the area.  Also, if anyone has information about Jesse Sisk, I would be most grateful to receive it.   Jeff Bird   Sun, 23 Aug 1998

SNODDY
I am looking for information on the Snoddy family that lived in Worth County in the early 1900's.  I know that they came from Indiana, then on to Iowa and eventually settled in Worth County.  Robert Jefferson Snoddy and Herminnie N. Atkinson Snoddy and their children:  Albert Snoddy, Nora May Snoddy, Daisy Olive Snoddy, Effie Snoddy, Jessie Snoddy, Edna Snoddy.  Any information will be much appreciated. Diane Crabtree   Wed, 29 Jul 1998

SOWARDS; BRUMFIELD
I am looking for the descendants of HENRY SOWARDS AND MATILDA BRUMFIELD They were married in Worth County Mo on May 11, 1851(St. Josephs) They had 15 children. Eliza Jane b 1853 , John b 1854, Mary Ann b 1856, Mahala b 1857, Henry B b 1857, Martha b 1859, Thomas b 1861, James b 1861 Charles Albert b 1864, Isaac Vanderford b 1864, Annie Jan b 1866, Franklin Louden b 1867, Amon b 1870, Griffin b 1873, and Joseph b 1875 I need info on all of these children. Am willing to share Lawrence County Sowards geneology. Thanks  Debbie Meinhart--Tue Apr 28 07:46:48 1998

TATE; WILEY
The 1870 Smith Township of Worth County proves that my family of TATEs where there. Francis/Franklin Marion TATE b. December 5, 1817, married Rachel Ann WAGES, b. September 26, 1826 in Ohio, September 8, 1842 in Illinois. They had twelve children: John Ephraim/Edward, Jemima Ann, Francis Marion, Caroline, Jerimha, Mary, Sarah, Charles, Nancy, Patience, Morgan, Lucy and Laura. Sarah Clementine Tate married William Josiah/Joseph WILEY on December 23, 1875. Other last names possible related are: Williams, Cox, Hern, Lewis, Zimmerman, and Scott.
Lesli Bell--Tue Mar 10 15:57:52 1998

TOOLEY; BUTCHER-HOBBS-THACKER
I am searching for information on MAC TOOLEY, a traveling medicine showman around the turn of the century. He married BELL BUTCHER b 1887 MO d 1922 Lawrence Co. Their children: VALLIE P. TOOLEY b 1904 d 1994 Benton Co AR and ERNEST TOOLEY b 1909 Gerty, OK d 1996 Fayetteville, AR. Bell m. 2. GEORGE HOBBS. A son, MARION FRANCIS HOBBS b 1916 d 1995 Cape Girardeau, MO. m 3. JAMES THOMAS THACKER b 1859 d 1931 Newton Co, MO. Their children: GEORGE THACKER b 1919 (adopted, last name changed to HURD); LUTHER THACKER b 1920 (adopted, last name change to JOHNSON); and JAMES b 1921 (adopted, last name changed to ROUTH. Any information would be greatly appreciated.   Joyce Willhoit--Mon Mar 30 19:18:57 1998

WILLIAMS, BATMAN
Seek information on descendants of George W. WILLIAMS son of Milburn WILLIAMS and Mary MORGAN b. 28 Sep 1846 Fountain CO., IN. m. Margaret BATMAN daughter of Samuel BATMAN and Catherine REAVS on 27 Dec 1870 Worth Co., MO and had the following children: Sarah Ann b. 1866, Wwilliam b. 1872, Samuel b. 1873,, Benjamin b. 1876, Mary b. 1878,, Mrytle b. 1880, George b. 1882 and Bessie b. 1884. Any information would be appreciated.   Joyce Fagerness Sat Sep 13 20:44:59 1997