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6/2/1998Alice McRaeAlice McRae
Seeking info about William Jean. He was a Methodist minister who died in Lafayette county, MO in 1844 or 1845 at about age 85. I'm not sure how long he lived in Lafayette county but any clue as to his life there will be greatly apprecaited. Thanks.

6/2/1998Leo CundiffLeo Cundiff
My ggrandfather, Joseph S. Riggs lived in Wellington, MO in 1874. He married Sarah Estep in Scott county, VA 18 Jan. 1855, she died in Wellington, Lafayette county, MO., 1 Oct. 1874. I would appreciate any info about where she might have been buried. Thanks.

6/2/1998Kay MartinKay Martin
Abner Martin came to Lafayette county, MO in 1820 from Hopkins county, KY. His wife, Nancy (Gordon) probably made the trip with him, but she is not found in Missouri. Can anyone tell me what happened to her? Their children (all born in KY), Baker, Larkin, Julia Ann, Galliton, Abner, Thomas, George Washington and an unknown son. Will share.

6/2/1998Leo CundiffLeo Cundiff
My ggrandfather, Joseph S. Riggs lived in Wellington, MO in 1874. He married Sarah Estep in Scott county, VA 18 Jan. 1855, she died in Wellington, Lafayette county, MO., 1 Oct. 1874. I would appreciate any info about where she might have been buried. Thanks.

6/2/1998Lynn N. WaltersLynn N. Walters
Kesterson. Interested in exchanging any info on this name. I am researching all lines for my Kesterson Kollections Newsletter. I do a Kesterson Kollections Newsletter quarterly. I have many members who descend from the John Henry Kesterson family of Lafayette They arrived in Lafayette county about 1845 and probably still have descendants there. Thanks.

6/2/1998Margaret P. FinleyMargaret P. Finley
Would like to correspond with any descendants of Elizabeth (Norton) Parr, Talbot or her daughter, Jane (Parr) Walton (wife of James Walton), on 1850 census of Lafayette county, regarding their Norton ancestors. They came to MO from Sumner county, TN. Thanks.

6/2/1998Barbara RiblingBarbara Ribling
I am looking for info on Samuel P. Bayless or Bayliss. This gentleman, who may have been my ancestor, had 4 patents for land in Lafayette county. These patents were dated 1843-45. I saw these (and so can you) at the GLO WEB page: http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/. If there is a county deed book available, I would be grateful if someone might tell me if there are any deeds for Bayless or Bayliss listed so that I can write for copies. If Samuel P. was my ancestor, then he lived most of his life in East TN. He is in the 1840 census for McMinn county, TN. He was a man of mystery as few records can be found regarding his life. This may be because he went to MO for awhile. My Bayless page is at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/5456/baypage.html. Thanks.

6/2/1998Sharon ZimmermanSharon Zimmerman
I am interested in Coleman Augustus Frederick and his wife Lucy Kalfus Frederick. Coleman Frederick was in the Second Missouri infantry, CSA. He was born in 1830 and died in 1913 in KY. Thanks.

6/2/1998Gretta J. WymanGretta J. Wyman
Tieman's of Lafayette county, MO., late 1800 and early 1900. Marlin Avery Tieman b. 1907, his dad Edward Tiemann and Ida May Sprinkle. Siblings, Franklin Leonard, William, Frederick, Jennie and Clara. Thanks.

6/25/1998Doug ShortDoug Short
Julius Emmons b. abt. 1785 was an early settler of Lafayette county. His wife died in 1837 and he died in 1840. His son Juilius and daughter Lauvicy moved to the Jefferson/Franklin/Washington county area in eastern Missouri. Any info on this family would be appreciated.

6/25/1998Richard A. BrownRichard A. Brown
I am looking for info on Virgil Halsell. Married in Lafayette county, in 1855.

6/25/1998Lloyd ShierLloyd Shier
John and Jane Shier, b. abt. 1818-1820, England. Came to Lexington 1864 with their seven children all born in England. John, James, William, Katherine, Alice, Ammie and Emma. Seeking info about records traceable to England and family history in the USA. Thanks.

6/25/1998April RobbinsApril Robbins
I am seeking to verify the ancestry of Samuel Miller b. ca. 1818/Rockingham county, VA who married Julia E. Francisco in 1838/Saline county, MO. One of Samuel and Julia's daughters was Margaret E. (Elizabeth?) Miller b. ca. 1818/MO who married Jacob H. Miller in 1863/Saline county, MO. During the period 1863 the data I have says that Samuel and Julia Miller were living in Lafayette county, MO. What happened to Samuel Miller? A possible fa for Samuel Miller is Thomas Miller b. ca. 1802/VA who married Sarah Ann Wiseman. Thanks.

6/25/1998Christopher SealChristopher Seal
Goodrich/Goodridge/Rutherford/Eaton/Wade/allisan/Whitsetts in Davis Township 1860's. Lexington 1862ish, Higginsville 1874ish to 1890s. Los Angels around 1900-1910. Origins in KY and Boone county, MO. Thanks.

6/25/1998Thom HoukThom Houk
Am looking for any and all info on the Felix Houk/Houck family that moved to Lafayette county in the 1830's. Also, looking for info on the parents of Eve (Evey) Pool, the widow of John Pool who also moved to Lafayette county in the 1830s. My specific interest in Eve is her parents who were Barney and Barbara Houck who I lost track of in 1802 in Grayson county, VA. Any help would be appreciated.

6/25/1998Elizabeth GiesekeElizabeth Gieseke
I am searching for the maiden name of my ggggrandmother, Dorthea "MNU". She was married to Wilhelm K. Freitag. They were married in Germany. Their children were born from 1840 thrugh 1856. The oldest, Sophia, was born in Germany in 1840. The others were born in Concordia; Bertina in 1849, Ludwig in 1851, Dorette in 1853, Marie in 1854 and Dorothea in 1856. I would appreciate any info about her or other relatives. Thanks.

6/25/1998David GarlitzDavid Garlitz
I am looking for info on my gggrandparents (and beyond) who lived in Lafayette county. My gggrandfather, Owen Lynch, is buried in Machpelah cemetery. His death date is March 1891. He and his family are listed in the 1860 and 1880 census records for Lafayette county. His wife was Artimissa (Artimesy) Duggins. The kids names were Emmet (my ggrandfather), Laura, Owen, Forest and John. We do not have any information on Owen's or Artimissa's parents (and beyond), nor do we have specific dates for Artimissa. The surnames to list would be Lynch and Duggins. Thanks.

6/25/1998Cathy LeonardCathy Leonard
I'm looking for info regarding John Jackson who owned and operated Eclipse Mills in Sibley, MO in the 1870's. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

7/18/1998Thom HoukThom Houk
Looking for any and all info on the Felix Houk/Houck family that moved to Lafayette county in the 1830's. Also, looking for info on the parents of Eve (Evey) Pool, the widow of John Pool who also moved to Lafayette county in the 1830's. My specific interest in Eve is her parents who were Barney and Barbara Houck who I lost track of in 1802 in Grayson county, VA. Any help would be most appreciated.

7/18/1998Roberta IiamesRoberta Iiames
1920 census for Lafayette county, MO, lists a William C. Iiames, age 40, born in Missouri along with his wife, Julia B., age 32, born in Missouri and a step-son, Clyde L. Adams, age 10, born in Missouri. Would like info as to the parents of William C. Iiames. Thanks.

8/18/1998Loren LyonLoren Lyon
Dave and Elizabeth Harmon of Sweet Springs and Marshall circa 1880-1945 now buried in the Marshall cemetery. Also Joseph Killiam of the Marshall area circa 1840-1930.

8/18/1998Donna L. FisherDonna L. Fisher
John Dee Bailey, b. 5/1874 in Newport, Cocke, TN, moved to Lexington about 1900. He brought his wife, Mandy Susan Rolland, his mother Sallie Bailey, brother William Bailey b. 5/1878 and William's wife with him. John and Mandy had children, Zella Clara b. 1903, George William, b. 1905, Garland Lee, b. 1908, Bessie b. ?, Elmer Ray b. about 1920, John Delbert b. ?, Orville Rolland, b. 1922, Edwin Elbert b., about 1910 and Myrtle Lillian, b. 1924. John Dee Bailey died in 1946 in KC, his wife died 1957 in Washington state living with one of her sons. Anyone searching this line, please e-mail me.

8/18/1998Lynnea DickinsonLynnea Dickinson
Looking for any info regarding the Samuel Lapsley Doke family. Samuel b. 17 Nov. 1854, m. 23 Feb. 1875, in Lafayette county, MO., to Lula Ann Corbin. Samuel was the son of John Smith Doke and Nancy Yager. Did the Doke's remain in Lafayette county? Did John Smith Doke come to Lafayette county with his son? Who were the children of Samuel and Lula Doke? Thanks for any info.

8/18/1998Bill DavisBill Davis
Seeking further info on descendants of Melchior Salyers, who lived at Appleton for some years but his last years were in Lexington. Would like to contact living descendants or related lines, if possible. Melchoir Salyers b. June, 1822, Lexington, Fayette county, KY, married (1) Oct. 21, 1848, in Lexington, Fayette county, KY, divorced 1868, Eliza Eades, born circa, 1826, Virginia, died after ??, 1880, married (2) Nov. 7, 1871, in Polk county, MO, Lydia Ann Hayes, born circa 1840, (daughter of Mr. Hayes and Margaret), died 1881,married (3) Jan. 29, 1883, in Clinton, St. Clair county, MO, Mary J. McDowell, b. May, 1842, TN, died Jan. 20, 1916. Melchoir died March 20, 1903, buried March 21, 1903, Machpelah cemetery, Lexington, MO. Melchior server in the Civil war and we have obtained his war and pension records.

Children by Eliza Eades:
(i) Charles Salyers b. Aug. 1, 1849, KY, died, June 5, 1876, buried Block E. Machpelah cemetery, Lexington, MO. (ii) Frank Salyers b. circa 1850. (iii)Rebecca Salyers b. 1851, KY, married (1) Dec. 17, 1873, in Lafayette county, MO., Michael Vawter, married (2) Mr. Martin. Rebecca died Feb. 27, 1903, buried Machpelah cemetery, Lexington, MO., (iv) Walter? C. Salyers b. 1859.

Second Generation:
Frank Salyers b. 1850, KY, married Feb. 1, 1877, in Lafayette county, MO, Bell Trotter, b. May 17, 1860, Iowa, died April 15, 1934, buried Machpelah Cemetery, Lexington, MO.
Children:
(i)Charles Milton Salyers, b. April 21, 1880, MO., died Aug. 13, 1902, Lexington, MO., buried Machpelah Cemetery, Lexington, MO. Was lynched in Lexington, MO., for involvement in death of farmer, George W. Johnson.
(ii) Walter Marshall Salyers b. Sept. 13, 1882, MO., died July 9, 1915, buried Machpelah Cemetery, Lexington, MO.
(iii) John T. Salyers, b. Dec. 18, 1883, Missouri, died June, 1963, according to Social Security Death Index.
(iv) Rebecca Salyers married Feb. 13, 1900, in Lafayette county, MO., Robert Callaway
(v) Infant Salyer buried Jan. 30, 1887, Machpelah Cemetery, Lexington, MO

8/18/1998Ellis R. BrockmanEllis R. Brockman
I will be willing to share info with others on the following Lafayette county family: CANTERBURY. Thanks.

8/18/1998Carolyn S. JacksonCarolyn S. Jackson
I am looking for any info on Mary Jefferson and Sarah Jefferson, sisters who married Samuel Chrisman.

Mary Jefferson married Samuel Chrisman, March 1867 in Lexington, MO. They had a son, Arthur Jefferson Chrisman who was born in 1868. Besides the marriage record, the only other record I find on Mary is the 1870 census for Jackson county, Fort Osage township, Napoleon P. O. which lists her age 20 (est. birth 1850) and she says born in Missouri, her husband Samuel, age 22, and son Arthur, age 2. Family "hand-down" oral information says she might have been buried in Philpot Cemetery, Oak Grove, but I cannot find her listed in that cemetery. She died prior to 1872 and possibly in child-birth (baby died young), no record can be found.

Her younger sister, Sarah Jefferson, married the widower, Samuel on Oct. 23, 1872. She is listed on the Lafayette county SniBar township, 1880 census, listing her age as 24 (est. birth 1856), Samuel as 32, step-son Arthur as 12, and Lula (or Lulu) age 6 and Ella age 3. She dies prior to 1883 becuase Samuel is again a widower when he married third wife, Mary "Molly" Hurst in March 1883. I cannot find a cemetery listing for Sarah Jefferson Chrisman either and on her too, the only record I find is a marriage and one census listing. Also have no info on what happened to Lula.

I am a descendant of Arthur Jefferson Chrisman, the son of Mary and Samuel. I have no info on Lulu, daughter of Sarah and Samuel, but I do have info on Ella, daughter of Sarah and Samuel. The descendants of Ella, that I have contacgted, have no further info either.

Samuel Chrisman and his third wife, Mary "Molly" Hurst were buried in the McKindree Cemetery, south of Odessa. They had: Laura (Mrs. Earl Colvin), b. c. 1888; Luther, c. 1895, Georgia E. (Mrs. Jesse Gann), 1884; Susie (Mrs. W. Graham), c. 1886. There is a son, Lon, whom I believe to be from Sarah and Samuel, born maybe 1880?, but I'm not sure.

I have looked on MO census 1850 for possibly finding Mary (baby) on someones listing, no luck. I looked on 1860 to try and find Mary and Sarah, no luck. Help???? Any Jeffersons out there looking for a couple of lost sisters? I know I have furnished alot of background info here, but perhaps it will help zero in on a connection.

8/18/1998Valette RandallValette Randall
I would like to find descendants of David T. McWilliams who was listed in the 1840 census of Lafayette county, MO. That is the only census I find him in. I am trying to establish a connection with David McWilliams who moved from Warren cunty, KY, circa 1816 and is next found in Lafayette county, MO., in the 1830 census and 1840 census. I believe David T. is David's son.

8/18/1998Chloe HannahChloe Hannah
I am researching the following names that lived in your county: Hannah, Imhoff, Cannon, Garnhart, Creamer and Chenoweth.

8/18/1998Patsy BethelPatsy Bethel
My grandmother, Minnie Isabelle Haithcock/Heathco, b. May 9, 1866 in IN. Her parents and gparents moved to Lafayette county, MO., about 1867. Gparents name was Nicholas and Nancy, parents, Solomon & Elizabeth. I have lost her after Nicholas, died in 1881 in Lafayette county. I kown she married Andrew Thompson and had two children, both died young, and she married Samuel Thompson, Andrews brother. I am looking for any info from 1881 to 1900.

8/18/1998Joseph MeyerJoseph Meyer
I am searching for info on any Waters family in Lafayette county around 1835 to 1860. I am especially interested in finding the parents of Martha Waters, b. 1836, either in MO or KY. I am also looking for info on an Isaac Waters, born 1803 in KY, and a Shepherd Sweeney Waters and Joseph Waters, b. 1820's or 1830's in MO. I will share all Waters info I have.

8/18/1998Dale Givan CantrellDale Givan Cantrell
Looking for descendants of Joseph Collins b. ca. 1830, and Sarah Mullinax, b. ca. 1832, who were m. Oct. 4, 1849 in Lafayette county, MO. She is the d/o Ausburn Mullinax/Mullenix and Nancy Givan Bratten and is living with Ausburn and Tirzah (2nd wife) in Lexington, Lafayette county, MO in the 1850 census. Where are they are 1850? Are there children? By 1880, Sarah is lving with her brother, Henry Bratten in Johnson county (a widow). Would appreciate any help.

8/18/1998Lorene FortLorene Fort
Searching for any info on William Potts family, emigrated to Lafayette county, MO., in 1844 and moved to Jackson county, MO., in 1848. William was b. 18 Oct. 1809 in Lancashire, England and m. Martha Horrox before 1833 probably in Lancashire. Their known children were (more bon in USA?); Joseph b. 1833 in England; Edward, d. 1914/1916 in MS; George, b. 1836 in England; William Thomas, b. 1839 in England; and Elizabeth Wilgus, b. 1845 in lafayette county.

9/25/1998DonnaDonna
I am searching for any info that I can on George Marquis. The History of Lafayette county, MO., says that the first school south of Dover in 1822 was taught by George Marquis who died soon after. Are there any early records of the school that might give some information on him. Or any records of where he may have been buried? Anything would be of use. Thanks.

9/25/1998Rudolph MuenchRudolph Muench
I was born and raised in Lexington, MO., as were my father, Omer F. Muench, his brothers and sisters and his parents Rudolph Muench and his wife. The original emigrant in 1835 was Friedrich Muench from Germany. He settled in Warren county, MO. I have a lot of information I am willing to share with you if you are interested. Family trees and stories.

9/25/1998unknownunknown
I'm trying to find out more about my great aunt Laurie Roberts. She married into the Tye family in Lafayette county, MO. Most of my Roberts ancestry grew up in Missouri. Laurie Roberts, b. 1875 in Sturgeon, Boone county, MO. She married in 1896, John Tye, b. 1873. Children of Laurie Roberts and John Tye were as follows: Dee; Claude, b. 31 July, 1897; deceased July 1970 in Lexington, Lafayette county, Missouri; and Mynter. If you can find the birth, marriage, death date and places for John Tye, Laurie, Dee and Mynter or just point me to a very good reliable resource in Lafayette, I would appreciate it. This data for Claude came from the SS Death Index.

9/25/1998Gary L. AndersonGary L. Anderson
My gggrandmother was Sarah Elizabeth (Powell) Berry. She was born in Lexington, MO, December 3, 1836. I don't have any Powell information on her as to who her parents were and did she have siblings. She was married to Jireh Swift Berry in McDonough County, IL, November 27, 1858. Thanks.

9/25/1998unknownunknown
Looking for info on the Nelson family and allied families. The children of Jesse and Anna Stephen Nelson came to Missouri abt. 1818 and settled in what was to become Jackson and Lafayette counties. The children and spouses were as follows: Nancy Nelson b. 1790 in TN, m. Benjamin Majors; John Nelson, b. 1793 in TN, m. Jane; Josiah F. Nelson, b. abt. 1797 in TN, m. Cynthia McFarland, methodist minister; Sarah Nelson, b. abt. 1797 in TN, m. Enoch Fox; Rebecca Nelson, b. abt. 1799 in TN., m. William Robinson; Thomas Nelson b. abt. 1903, m. March 1, 1832, m. Pamelia Parrish. He was a Presbyterian minister; Mary Nelson, b. abt. 1809, m. Levi Fox.

9/25/1998Gary BradleyGary Bradley
In 1849, the heirs of Hamilton C. Davis (Lafayette county, MO) sued George W. Bradley (wife: Elizabeth Davis Bradley) over a land dispute in Freedom township. Sarah Hamilton Davis (mother of both Hamilton and Elizabeth Davis) was living in the Bradley household at the time. Nathaniel S. Davis (another son of Sarah was a co-appellant). The Circuit Court found in favor of George W. Bradley. Then, in 1858, a suit was brought to the Missouri Supreme Court by Henry Smith and George W. Bradley against Nathanial S. Davis. The claim was that while Smith had leased a grist mill from Nathaniel (or possibly Hamilton) the mill had collapsed and Smioth was unable to fill his contract. The court's findings were in favor of Nathaniel Davis. Can anyone add details or "the whole story" behind these suits? Did it split the Davis families involved? Or, was this routine business in those times? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

9/25/1998Leo CundiffLeo Cundiff
Sara Estep married Joseph S. Riggs 18 Jan. 1855 in Scott county, VA. She died 1 Oct. 1874 in Wellington, Lafayette county, MO. Can you give me any info about where she might have been buried? I have alot of Riggs info to share if anyone is interested. Thanks.

9/25/1998Susan ScottSusan Scott
Searching for info on Fred B. Redenbaugh b. 1834, Ladonga, IN., m. Frances Farrie, Dec. 13, 1857, d. Oct. 1901 in Higginsville, Lafayette county, MO. Buried in Columbia, MO. If anyone has any obit info on him I would appreciate it very much. I am particularly searching for his parents. Thanks.

9/25/1998Joanne LegitsJoanne Legits
Researching John Philipp Rieder/Reeder/Reider, b. 1834 in Germany. First wife, Margaretha Meister with three sons: Frank, Alexander and John. Second wife, Sarah Graham Iles and one son Eugene Ernest. What happened to the children of these marriages?

9/25/1998G. A. GeigerG. A. Geiger
Looking for descendants of Permelia (Matthews) Axline b. 1838, OH, third wife of Cornelius Axline. She was living in Lafayette county, MO. when 1870 US census was taken. Children are George, b. 1862, OH, Amanda, b. 1863, OH, and Emma, b. 1865, OH. Permelia was living in Muskingum county, OH., when the 1880 US census was taken. Cornelius died on March 3, 1880 in Texas. Will correspond with Axline or Exline descendants who have roots in Ohio, Virginia, Missouri or Texas. Thanks.

9/25/1998Mabel NobleMabel Noble
Am looking for info on a great aunt Bena Wagner who lived in Higginsville, MO. They were listed in 1920 census in Lafayette county. Husband, Peter Wagner who died in December 1931. Bena Wagner (wife), I believe she died in 1950's in Higginsville. She had 1 brother, FRed Kunzman who lived in Phelps county. Thanks.