Clay County Queries

Clay County Archived Queries

4-6-1997 Connee Assells CAssells@aol.com

Im looking for Jesse's in Clay county. I just found out today that my gggrandfather, Silas O. Jesse died in Liberty, Clay county 15 April, 1860 at the age of 56. He was from Shelby county, KY. This was found in an obit saying he moved to Liberty in about 1850. He left behind, "a wife and family". His wife's name was Amanda Wirt. My ggrandfather, John T. Jesse, was born in KY. His first son, Robert E. Lee Jesse was born in 1863 in Clay county. By the time my grandfather, John Louis Jesse, was born they had moved to Kansas. Any help will be appreciated. Connee Assells

4-6-1997 Karen M. Raichle KarenRai@aol.com

John Warrick REYNOLDS married Francis "Fanny" ANDERSON in Jackson Co, TN circa 1830. They traveled to Clay county, MO shortly afterwards. John W. and Fanny Rreynolds had at least 5 children. 1) James Edward born c 1830 in Jackson county, TN. 2) Anna Catherine born c 1832 who married William PETERS 21 Oct. 1871 in MO; 3) John Shirley born 1833 in MO still living in Clay county in 1871; 4) Jonas Anderson born 1833 in MO and twin to John S., married Louisa Jane (NMN) c 1858 in Clay county and was still living in 1900; 5) Louisa Jane born c. 1840 who married Isaac F. CLARK in Platte county, MO 25 June 1857. I am searching for birth,death, marriage and burial information on any of these people. I know that Fanny died c 1845. I know that John W. REYNOLDS married again to Emily (NMN) and had two more children: Mary and Yerby (male). Would like to connect with anyone working on this family in Clay and surrounding areas. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

4-6-1997 Craig Allen craig-allen@msn.com

William Messersmith b. 1852, need parents in 1850 Census or Deed information. Please look for any Messersmith in Clay county in 1850-1960. Thanks.

4-6-1997 Steve Price sprice@proaxis.com

Looking for information on William T. Beagle b. June 15, 1841 in Clay county, MO. Married Virginia Yocum/Yokum on Dec. 2, 1865, Buchanan, MO.

4-6-1997 JLTAYLOR JLTAYLOR@Prodigy.Net

John J. or W. Taylor b. 1830 in ? (KY, TN or PA) lived in Clay county, MO., died in Cedar county. After 1900 spouse Lizzie Ann ?, son Thomas Jefferson Taylor b 11/27/1856 in Fairplay, Clay county, MO. m. 8/28/1881 to Laura Alice Spencer in Kansas.

4-6-1997 Victoria Besack Burgess Burg1@aol.com

I am looking to locate infomration about my grandmother, Wilma Lea Williams and her family. It is believed she was born in or around Chillicothe, MO., on March 19th, early 1900's to Winifred ? (Winnie) Williams. I do not have her fathers first name. Siblings were: Corene Williams (married Hensley) and Bunk Owens Nelson John Henry Johanna Pete Williams (that is all one name) and a step/half brother, Richard Levaugh.
I was told that Wilma's father ran a river mill near Chillicothe, and died when she was in her late teens.
My grandmother married William Jay Besack, Jr., and lived most of her life in Lyon county, KS. Any information provided would be greatly appreicated. It is a shame we know so little about a woman we loved so very much. Many thanks.

4-6-1997 Gene & Kathy Majors gnkm@fia.net

My family (MAJORS) came to Clay county in 1837 from Wayne county, KY. They maintained a farm until 1907. The farm is located in Washington township, close to the site of Claysville. One of their neighbors was the JAMES family My ggrandfather often spoke of Frank and Jesse. My gggrandfather (Michael MAJORS) married Permelia CROWLEY in 1852. She was a daughter of Big Same CROWLEY. The MAJORS farm is located on the grounds of Watkin's Mill State Park. The house built by my ggranduncle (Rufus M. MAJORS) is still standing, and has been restored. The MAJORS cemetery is also located there. There are several MAJORS buried there spanning 4 generations. The surnames I would like to list are: MAJORS, CROWLEY, DOLLIS and HUFFAKER. I have info and am willing to share. The Clay County Archives are a wealth of information: Clay County Archives, 210 E. Franklin, Liberty, MO 64068 (816) 781-3611.

4-6-1997 Mrs. Margaret J. Skyles HYSC41A@prodigy.com

Is there for sale, through any historical or genealogical society, marriage and/or cemetery books for Clay County. What libraries in Clay County would have these books for viewing. Also, is the microfilm available for the newspapers in the area? Any help would be appreciated.

4-6-1997 Jean Masoner jmasoner@isc-durant.com

Looking for descendents and information on the family of Thomas J. INGRAM and Alphea Angeline MASONER. They were married prob. in Platte county or Clay county, MO. Need marriage date. They had the following children: James b. 1867; Elizabeth b. 1869; Amanda b. 1871; Ollie b. 1874; Katie b. 1879; Barton b. 1882 and Clemons b. ?. This family was in Clay county on the 1880 census. No other information after the 1880 census. Any information would be appreciated.

4-6-1997 RHughes281 RHughes281

I am looking for a Jerry C. Moore born about 1863 in Clay county around Smithville.

4-16-1997 Richard Thomas Richard Thomas

Looking for information about my ggrandfather. THOMAS, James b. 8/27/1840 in Kentucky, d. 2/21/1919 in Clay county, MO. Came to MO in the Union Army during the Civil War while there, married Elizabeth Owens of Clinton and Clay counties and settled in nothern Clay county for the remainder of his life. m. Owens, Elizabeth b. 1/14/1849 in Clinton county, MO. d. 9/26/1940 in Clay county, MO. In particular, trying to determine where in Kentucky he came from and his ancestors there.

4-16-1997 Ralph E. Frye Ralph E. Frye

FRY. Looking for a will or cemetery record for Issac and Catherine Fry. Both died in Clay county, MO. Isaac died 7 Nov. 1840, and Catherine d. 14 Mar 1857. Need for DAR. Any material related will be appreciated. Will share info. Thanks.

4-16-1997 George E. Miller George E. Miller

I need information on Thomas G. Clay b. 1858 in Clay county, MO. Married Mary Huitt b. 1875 in MO. Their children were Robert S., Romey Parkhurst, Madison and Jenny M. Thomas G. had a brother Wade Clay. They moved to Tulsa county, OK in 1909. Any information would be appreciated.

4-16-1997 Theresa Berg Theresa Berg

SHAW, KEARNS, SHATTO. Samuel SHAW son: Andrew Shaw. m. 16 April 1846 in Clay county, MO to Hannah Kearns. Andrew was a circuit riding preacher. For reasons unknown, he left his family for California. His family last heard from hin in 1875 at Pennington, CA where he said he was sick and needed money. Children: Philip, Clinton m. 29 Jan 1883 Daviess County, MO to Mary M. Trotter; Melvina b. 13 Oct, 1956; m. 01 Nov 1877 Daviess county, MO to Ambrose SHATTO (b. 16 Feb. 1860 Newport, PA. d. 20 may 1910 or 11 Denbign,ND); d. 16 Feb. 1893 Abilene, KS. Any information especially on SHAW or KEARNS.

4-16-1997 Catucker Catucker

Clay county, HELFREY, (John Elias?) b. Liberty? d. Jan 16, 1920 m. Sarah Elizabeth ? b. Sept. 2, 1855 in Platte county, d. Sept. 11, 1921. Son, John Elias HELFREY.

4-16-1997 Liz Quigg Liz Quigg

Marinda Hensley, b. July 10, 1828 in Liberty. m. John M. Hall, abt 1849, d. in Carmen, OK, 25 Jan 1915, buried Pattonsburg. I have no information about Marinda's ancestors or where they came from.

4-16-1997 Paula Yount Paula Yount

I am seeking any info. on ARTHUR TOBE GRASS (GROSS), b. 10 Feb. 1888 and d. 20 Apr. 1967. Am trying to discover what happened to the women he married: VERA LAFOON in Richmond in 1911. Then to Phyllis MCKOROU 24 Oct 1921 in Richmond. They had a son, Jack. Arthur then married 14 Jan. 1930, to JOSIE MAY GAYLOR in Lexington. Some say Arthur married again sometime later to a woman named Mabel, and then to a FLOSSIE WYANT. Need dates if at all possible, and would like to know/verify how the marriages ended (death or divorce). Also would like to try to find information on the son, Jack.

4-16-1997 smasheasy smasheasy

I am searching for information relating to James KIPP (b. 1787, Ontario Canada) of Parkville, MO. His family lived in Parkville for many years while he worked in the fur trade upriver. He retired to Parkville in or about 1862. I am looking for the names of his children and his wife. I know of one son, Samuel, and possible others in the Parkville family. Death certificate and/or Will or probate records would be extremely appreciated. Thanks.

4-16-1997 Barbara Logan Barbara Logan

I am looking for the grave of Agnes (Gordon) SMITH, wife of Calvin SMITH. I am not sure where it might be. I found out that Calvin Smith married Agnes Gordon, March 12,1841, in Platte county, MO and also that in Goss cemetery, located on the Clay-Platte county line road, new H&H lake north of Smithville is buried Almeda Smith, daughter of Calvin and Agnes Smith, tombstone dates Dec 24, 1842 - Mar. 31, 1847. The person that gave me the cemetery information did not say if the mother was buried there also. Calvin Smith was married in 1843 to Lodica/Dicy Tippets, (third wife?) supposedly in Clay county, MO., so I am guessing that maybe (second wife?) Agnes died in childbirth or shortly after. Since the child was born Dec. 24, 1942, and he remarried in 1843, perhaps he was living near another cemetery at the time of Agnes Smith's death. Calvin and Lodica/Dicy Smith are my gggrandparents. Thanks.

4-16-1997 Rob Klein Rob Klein

I am trying to locate any information on an orphanage that was located in Liberty, MO. I have postcards of family members that lived there in 1910. A more current postcard says "Home" and "Liberty, Mo" on the front. It appears to have been at least 3 large brick buildings. Does it still exist and are they any records lfet of the children that lived there? Thanks.

4-16-1997 Brandon Polk Brandon Polk

I have always heard that my gggrandfather was a boyhood friend of Jesse James. I saw on a Jesse James page that he was born in Clay county. Kearney, Mo claims to be the home of JJ, that that in Clay county? Do you have anything on James A. Hyder, b. 1830's or 1840's? Served in the CSA forces but was discharged before the war was over. Went on to become a Methodist circuit rider in Texas, died in Anson, TX, Jones county in the 1920's. Hyder is a rare name. Not very may that I have ever found. Thanks.

4-16-1997 Rick Anderson Rick Anderson

I am searching for the daughters of Uriel CAVE and Susan RICE, who were in the 1850 Gallatin, Clay county, census. Elizabeth Cave; Amanda Cave; Mary Cave and Susan Cave Trabue; Louisa Cave Carpenter, and Uriel's son Newton Cave, who was in the 1860 Washington, Clay county, census, and was a private in the Centerville Home Guard 1961.

4-16-1997 Kenneth McKee Kenneth McKee

I am interested in finding out anything about the following people; Charly A. Cox b. 12/1858 in Missouri who married, in Howell county on 9/29/1883, Sarah Foster b. 5/1867 in Athens, Clark county, MO. Sarah's parents were possibly Samuel Foster b. abt 1834 place unk but maybe TN and Sarah Cox b. unk place unk, they were married 5/7/1865 in Newton county MO. any info would be appreicatede. I have all the decendants of this marriage to the present day I can share if anyone is interested. Thanks.

4-16-1997 James S. Medley James S. Medley

My gggrandfather was John C. Tompkins of Clay county, MO. John C. was born abt 1822 in KY, m. Annie who was abt 1842. John brought his family to Denton county TX in the late 1870's. John C. got in trouble with the military in 1862. The Liberty Tribune indicates that he and William J. Forshey, John Patton, Thomas M. Smith, Stephen Scott, Geo. H. Cunningham, Richard B. Crowder and Geo. M. Pulliam were sentenced to be shot to death for burning bridges, tearing up the North missouri Hannibal railroads. Any information on the Tompkins family would be appreciated. Thanks.

4-16-1997 Ronnie L. DePriest Ronnie L. DePriest

I am searching for my father, Nimrod DePriest, who was born 12/23/1900 in West Plains (Howell), MO. His father's name was Lloyd C. DePriest and his mother was Sarah Jane House DePriest.

4-16-1997 Rick and Valerie Gildehaus Rick and Valerie Gildehaus

Looking for information on Sophronia Ann FORD who was married in 188 in Clay county to Greenberry HILL. Was she the daughter of William FORD listed in the 1840 Clay county census? Both Sophronia and Greenberry were deceased by 1843 and their four children went to live with their grandfather John Hill in Buchanan county Mo.

4-16-1997 David Fonzi David Fonzi

I have records from a famiy researcher from back in 1942. She list family members from Clay (later Clinton) county, dated 1829. Can you help me this early of a date? Or can you pass on some address of someone who might be able to help. I have a Benjamin Riley Watkins b. 1829 (clay county), father-James Duncan Watkins; Mother-Arthusa Brown; Benjamin married Lucinda Pike 1848; Benjamin d. 1911 in St. Joseph, MO. buried in Milton county. Thank you.

4-16-1997 Donna Kraska Donna Kraska

William Harrison Buckridge m. Sarah Francis Townsend in Plattsburg, MO. Need date where to send for copy of certificate.

4-16-1997 Carl V. Morgan Carl V. Morgan

Have many relations that were born or lived in Galena before 1925. Surnames include FISK, FARMER, BAKER, BUTLER, CHAPMAN, STANDRIDGE and more. Currently looking for any and all information I can find on Henry Clay Baker (1829-1872) and wife Salina Brooks Butler (? - 1872) as well as any living relative.

4-16-1997 Owen E. Thompson Owen E. Thompson

Looking for information ref. Nacy Jane Holman, b. 1 Oct, 1857 Ray county, d. 12 Sept. 1940, Clinton county, m. Otis Leslie Robinson in clay county 15 Jan. 1880. Their daughter, Elma Amelia B. in clay county 15 Sept. 1881.

4-16-1997 Pat Eskew Pat Eskew

My grandfather was Richard Askew, born in Sumner county, TN 28 Sept. 1830. He married Margaret Emiy Reynolds 15 Aug. 1853 in Pittsfield, IL. They had nine children: Alfred, Harriet, Archibald, John W., Ida Almanine, Charles and Tom (twins), Franklin and Joseph. My father was Thomas who at age 15 left home at Slater, MO., changed his name to Eskew and never returned. Richard died 12 Apr. 1914 at Higginsville, MO. Margaret Emily Reynolds Askew died 11 Feb. 1917 at Springfield, MO. Since I never knew them this info obtained by researching Richard's Civil War record. I am age 75, and hope to get acquainted with my grandparents descendants. Please write Pat Eskew, 1745 Hazelnut Lane, #5, Cordova, TN 38018 or e-mail eskew1@netten.net. Thanks.

4-16-1997 Linda Wilson Linda Wilson

Looking for any connections to a John Wilson b. 1818 in Jefferson county. Old family bible has Wilson spelled with 2 ll's. John Wilson married Rozetta Bailey whose father was Henry Bailey, they were married in St. Louis in 1837. move to Clark county in 1846 the first three of their children were born in Jefferson county the rest after moving to Clark county. Any info appreciated.

4-16-1997 Julian Livingston Julian Livingston

I am looking for info on a William Todd Livingston, Jr., born in VA about 1752, came to MO sometime after 1795, and is suppose to have died in Clay county, MO about 1815 (likely before it was Clay county). His wife was Isabelle Wilson, and he had at least one son, a William who married a Hannah Smith. I would be most interested in any estate settlement for William Todd Livingston, Jr. that mentions any of his heirs.

4-16-1997 Melanie Melanie

I am looking for info regarding Joseph Roy Coyl born 25 May, 1838. My mother-in-law's records (source unknown) say he was born in Platte Twp, St. Joseph, Buchanan, Mo. He married Mary Jane Messer (born 10 Apr, 1840) on 7 Feb 1864 in Clay, Clay, Mo. They had four children all born in MO. William born about 1866, Eliza born about 1867, James Samuel born 2 Jul 1869, and Franics (Fanny) b. 1872. The family moved to Arkansas prior to 1880.

4-16-1997 Shirley Dunaway Vachon Shirley Dunaway Vachon

Looking for info on Rober L. W. Dunaway who married Mary Belle Tucker in Hickory county in 1876. They eventually had 5 children. Launa Jane, Miaura Arch, Geneviev Viola, Margarette Francis and Ira Lee. Born from 1881-1889. Robert had 2 other brothers William and Ellis/E.J. dunaway. Robert was a Free Will Baptist circuit preacher.

4-16-1997 name unknown name unknown

I have an ancestor, Washington STRANGE who died in Clay county 1 April 1854. Any info would be appreciated.

4-16-1997 Chester Ward, jr. Chester Ward, Jr.

I am looking for the grave of Robert Maddox, who died 28 Aug. 1868 in Clay county. Any info or suggestions? Thanks.

6-1-1997 Audrey Ulm alusuwa@az.com

Would like to exchange information regarding the family of Stephen BAXTER and Ann GRAY. They came to Clay county ca 1825 and lived near Liberty. Stephen was born in NC 11 July, 1777 and Ann was born in VA 17 March 1779. Their children were John W. James Joseph, William, Mary Phebe, Jesse, Sarah G. "Sally", Ann, Stephen and Benjamin R.

6-1-1997 Steven K. Haught skhaught@microserve.net

Would love to correspond with anyone working on the Isaac an Sarah GRIFFITH GROOMS family They were in Clay probably from late 1820's to late 1830's. Who were their children? Did Isaac and Sarah died in Clay county?

6-1-1997 Sherry Fleischer SBFleisc@aol.com

I am looking for the parents, brothers or sisters of Jacob Jessie ZEMMER b. 1836 in PA, married in 1860 in clay county to Mary Jane WARREN d. 1863. They had two sons Jacob Jessie ZEMMER Jr. and Samuel Lee ZEMMER. I know he had a sister and her name was Mary or Sarah and she married E. C. Walling.

6-1-1997 Craig Allen craig-allen@msn.com

William Messersmith born 1852 - need parents in 1850 census or deed information. Please look for any Messersmith in Clay county in 1850-1860.

6-1-1997 Rick Anderson rickshay@sirius.com

I am searching for the dautghers of Uriel Cave and Susan Rice, who were in the 1850 Gallatin, Clay county census. Elizabeth Cave; Amanda Cave; Mary Cave; and Susan (Cave) Trabue; Louisa (Cave) Carpenter and Uriel's son Newton Cave who was in the 1860 Washington, Clay county census and was a private in the Centerville Home Guard 1961.l

6-1-1997 Debbi Lehr VP27Phil@aol.com

Looking for descendants of John Malott born about 1842 in Jackson county, MO married in Clay county to Pauline E. Hawkins on 4 May 1871. Living in Washington township in clay county in 1880 and had the following children: Colman b. abt. 1873; Lizzie b. abt. 1878; Nellie b. March 1880. I have extensive info on collateral lines and would like to find out what happened to this family. Thank you.

6-1-1997 Debbi Lehr VP27Phil@aol.com

Looking for descendants of Miletus Brown, born about 1813 in TN, married in Clay county to Matilda Linville on 4 August 1831. Had 3 females under 5 in the 1840 census, possibly one named Elizabeth b. abt. 1845. Married Sarah "Sally" Ann Collins in Jackson county on 8 February, 1849 and had the following children: Mary b. abt 1853; Eliza A. b. abt 1856; and Ardenia b. abt. 1864 and married Luther Davidson. I have alot of collateral info on the Collins family but would like to find out what happened to the children of Miletus. Thank you.

6-1-1997 Paul Kemp paulkemp@iamerica.net

I am searching for info on Abraham GROOMS. There were two of them in Estill county, KY in 1810 and two listed in Howard county in 1820. One is listed in Clay county in 1830. If either of these abrahams had a daughter named Mary who married John Murry in 1834 Boone county, I will have the brick wall smashed for me. I would appreciate any info on the Grooms family.

6-1-1997 Shirley Glover SGLOVER519@aol.com

I am looking for info on John S. Howard, b abt. 1816 in Clark county, KY and died July 4, 1855 while living in Clay county, MO. Wife was Parthena Hudnall, born July 16, 1815.

6-1-1997 Paula Yount jyount@computerland.net

I am seeking info on a family that resided in Clay county in 1910. Any info on this family would be greatly appreciated. The parents were Charles and Sarah (Corum) Grass and the children were: John, Charles, Ida, Willie, Adie, Arthur, Goldie, Jake and Ruthie. This family moved from county to county (clay, ray, lafayette) from 1900 to 1920.

6-1-1997 Marcus Bud916@aol.com

How close are these two counties (Clay and Caldwell)? I am seeking info for clay or caldwell from 1830-1840 or both. Were they both existing at that time?

6-1-1997 Marcus Bud916@aol.com

Orrin Porter Rockwell and his father operated a ferry on the Big Blue River in 1833 and were driven out of the area by competitors into clay county. I would like to know if there may be tax records or land records available from 1830-1840 or what records may be available for that time period, court records newspapers, etc.?

6-1-1997 Susan Bradford smcb0824@brightok.net

Seeking info about E. (Ephraim?) D. Mury (Murray/Murry) who lived in Liberty township, clay county, in 1850.

6-1-1997 Bonnie Grant bonnieg@razorlogic.com

Stokes Banister and Louisa M. Munkers were married in Gallatin, Clay county on 16 Jan. 1844. Who were his parents? In the 1850 Clay county census I found Stokes and Louisa and: 1850 Clay county, Fishing River township; 1 Nov. 1850, page 375, 1116/1116. Truitt, John W. 50 m. farmer 200 NC; Margarett 48 f unknown; John W. 14 m NC; Emily A. 12 f NC; May E. 9 f MO; Wm S. 5 m MO; Banister, Johnathan 16 m farmer MO; Banister, Andrew H. 10 m MO; Banister, Hannah M 9 f MO; Banister, William 14 m MO. Was this Margaret, Stokes (or Sokes as he was listed on the census) mother? If so, when and where did the father die? Thanks.

6-1-1997 Pat Lane roxey@imcnet.net

Does anyone have any info on a William Kenefick of KC, MO who died Jan 26, 1921 in Garden city, NY. At the time of his death, he was President of the Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

6-1-1997 Angeline Tucker catucker@iland.net

Looking for Benjamin GROOMS and Percilla SHARP. They were married 16 April, 1846 in the Methodist Episcopal Church South by Jacob Faubian M. G. Would like birth, death dates and places. Benjamin's parents names are Richard and Mary Watts from KY. Need Pricilla's parents.

6-1-1997 Pat Linton patlinton@x-press.net

I am searching for the family of Vernon Coe. He has a middle aged son in East Germany, originally from Ezechoslovakia, who is looking for family relatives. I have done many searches and can only find one person from Clay county who might be the father of Mr. Vernon Krebs. This man's name is Vernone Coe, born on Feb. 28, 1923, died on Feb. 1984, ss# 510-18-7377. He was in the US Army, during WWII and was stationed in Suscice Czechoslovakia at that time. If you could possibly shed any light on the whereabouts of this man's family I would really appreciate it.

6-1-1997 Jan Hoy jhoyl@ix.netcom.com

Seeking info on GRIMES and YOAKUM. My ggrandparents Mary Ann YOAKUM and William MacTeer GRIMES were married in MO in 1875, probably Ray county. Mary Ann Yoakum's father was William Yoakum. Mary Ann was born in MO in 1853. Her family moved to CA about 1861. She attended school and college in CA and then returned to MO and married my ggrandfather in 1875. Are than any Yoakum/Yocum/Yokum researchers in MO?

6-1-1997 Steven Alexander stvalx@hotmail.com

Im looking for genealogical info on MITCHELLs or BIRCHFIELDs or BURCHFIELDs in Clay county. My mother, Billie Louise Mitchell, was born in Tarkeo, MO on 7 Feb. 1922 and lived in Clay county and St. Joseph until 1938. Her father was William Beverly Mitchell (c.1880-1932). Her mother was Ethel BIRCHFIELD or BURCHFIELD (c. 1880-1940). My mother had four brothers (Robert, Lee, William, Charles) and three sisters (Ethel, Birdie, Opal). Would like to connect with anyone working on this family in clay county or surrouding areas. Any help would be appreciated.

6-1-1997 Charles A. McGee cmcgee@ghg.net

I am looking for any available info on James Oliver McGee. He was my great-grandfather, born (according to my info) in Liberty, Clay county, Oct 27, 1824. He married Deborah McCulloch around Dec. 30, 1847. They had three children, George Thomas (b. 1849), Perry Jackson (b. Aug. 1850), William Jefferson (b. 11/8/1852). Deborah died Feb. 6, 1853 in Clinton county. Jame Oliver served in the Mexican War (6/7/1846-6/21/1847) with the 1st Missouri Calvary under Capt. O. P. Moss; he enlisted at Liberty, Clay county. He died in Williams, Josephine county, Oregon on March 13, 1901. I would like to know who his parents were (he was living in Fishing River Township, clay county at the tim of the 1850 census) maybe they lived in the area also? Would also like to know as much as I can about greatgrandma Deborah (her parents, etc.) all we've heard is that she was born in Alabama about 1824. I certainly hope that anyone will be able to supply me with some info with what little I've been able to provide.

6-1-1997 Jim Mealler JMEALLER@aol.com

Looking for ancestors of Richard (R.M.) Mansfield Mealler (1877-1956) and Elnora Clay(1879-1962), aka Elinore Clay. Married May 1, 1898 in Moark, Clay county AR. Richard's father was Richard N. (Noble) Nealler dob unknown. He married Dycie J. Huddleston, dob unknown, her mother was Enda aka Edny Huddleston. Elnora's father was William Henry Clay aka Henry Clay 7/17/1843-10/31/1928 (buried in Moark cemetery). Elnora's mother was an unnamed Cherokee woman. According to Elnora, her mother was the daughter of a chief, and was disowned for marrying a white. William H. Clay's grave is next to a sunken and unmarked spot (wife?) Mealler, with two Ls, is a very rare name. I have found it in Scotland between 1650 and 1750, then again in American in 1820, followed by another gap until the 1870 Dunklin County census, pg 28. Listed as Noble Mealer. Any links would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

6-1-1997 H. Andrew Brown/Braun habraun@pacbell.net

SMITH/BALDWIN: Seek contact with descendants of relatives of Abijah H. Smith (1793VA-1866IA) and Ruth Baldwin (1797NC-1877IA) who after 1816 married in KY removed to Clay county where in 1825 they were the parents of my ancestor Winfrey McHenry Smith (1825MO-1909IA). They removed to Pike Co., IL by 1830 and all died in Clayton county, IA.

6-1-1997 R. Wagner HSRooter@aol.com

I would like information on the famioly of Mary Doyle b. Nov. 1858 in Ireland, who married John Cavanaugh b. June 1854 in IN. Also interested in sharing info on the Cavanaugh family.

6-1-1997 Hugh Hyman hughhyman@aol.com

Seek info on BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CORNELIUS who came to Libery, Clay county in 1818, and then one of the earliest pioneers to Buchanan county, per Buchanan county history/genealogy book. Cornelius born in Christian county KY in 1793 and parents came down wilderness road from VA. Have Cornelius kin from se MO who moved around 1820 by river, then land to Clark Co., AR. My 4grgf Cornelius died on route. Wife Mary?, sons Reuben Ragland (1810-1874) William, and Jasper, along with kin of Gentry and Crow came from MO. Seek connection.

6-1-1997 Edna Cardinal edalees@aol.com

I am researching my gggrandmother Josephine PRETTYWOOD. Her family emigrated from France in the late 1850's and settled in Grand Bay, MO. She was born there on Aug. 28, 1860 and lived there until 1867 when her family moved to Washington. I am unable to locate a town called Grand Bay on a map of Missouri and assumed it was in Clay county or nearby since she told tales of having to hide in the hills when the James Brothers were in town. the family's French name was Boisjolis, but we ahve also seen it spelled Boisjolie. I am not sure when they changed it to Prettywood. I would appreciate any info on records for this town or possible sources of info for this time period in MO. I have not located anything in the census records available at our local library.

6-1-1997 Bev Zuerlein TheZ@ix.netcom.com

Nehemiah Hart and Susan Jane Harrington Hart. 1880 census shows them living in Holt county. He grew up in Clay county, she in Atchison. They show 4 children, Mary, William, Littie and James in the 1880 census.

6-1-1997 ShootnLady ShootnLady@aol.com

My maternal grandparents were both from around the Clay county line. My maternal grandmother is Mary Lena Hightower. Her parents were Simeon Hightower (b. 2/25/1876) and Angie Orilla Crouse (b. 8/2/1878). Simeon's parents were Washington Hightower and Nancy Odel--prior to that I have nothing , and my grandmother is now 90 and a little vague on some info prior to that. Angie Crouse's parents were John Crouse (buried at Old New Garden cemetery) and Catherine Smith--I have nothing prior to that. My paternal grandfather was Ivan J. Archer. He was born in January 1906 in Clay county. His mother was Helen Zelpha Tarwater, daughter of Riley Tarwater(s) and Rachel Summes. My real problem comes with Ivan Archer's paternal lineage. I know his father was John Archer, I believe born in Illinois or Indiana. His father, I think, was James (but not sure and for some time, may have lived in Clay county but we are not sure. I do know that from what my granfather said, both his father and grandfather were somewhat transient at times. I know that John Archer died at the Clay county home, but on the death card at the Clay county archives, they are not sure of his birth date. One indication has 1843 and another reference has 1873. I am leaning toward the 1873 birth year. I do know that in 1915 or 1916, my grandfather's grandmother put him on a trail to Miltondale and sent him to live with his father (they were divorced/separated in approximately 1911-12). She basically got tired of being a mother, and shipped him out. I know that he and his father lived on Fishing River just east of Missouri City. My grandfather died last August and to the date of his death always questioned whether he may have had other brothers or sisters older than he was, because there was some question that his father may have been married before, but his father was a drinker and never relayed much info. Regardless of whether the 1843 or 1873 birth years are correct, or whenever it was, I can see there may have been the time period for other siblings. Any help anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

6-1-1997 Pernilla Esbjornsson :pernilla.esbjornsson@swipnet.se

I am looking for my grandmother's aunt Emma Gustafson who went to American from Sweden in 1890 to settle in KC. She never contacted Sweden again except for a short visit in 1913. She died in 1922 and was apparently married Elden. She adopted her late sisters son Charles and we are now looking for some documents relating to the adoption, her marriage and death. Where shall we turn? Very grateful for answer. Thanks.

6-1-1997 Allison Megaw amegaw@azstarnet.com

Looking for ELMORE family. Ggrandmother, Ella or Ellie Elmore b. Sept. 19, 1858, Salena, MO. Parents were Greenberry Elmore and Mary. There is also a mention on page of a S.C. or E. Elmore, b. Sept. 1823, son of shapley and Rebechy (this is how it looks but could be a form of Rebecca or Rachael) Elmore. They could be Greenberry's parents? Have an old photo copy of family bible with her bith listed along with several siblings, William M. b. Aug 7, 1846; Mary G. or J., b. March 6, 1848; Franklin b. July 14, 1851; Sarah C., b. Nov. 1, 1854; Greenberry, Jr., b. Sept. 21, 1856. M. E. Elmore sent this photocopy 2/10/1937 to validate Ella Elmore's birth. It is an affidavit from Excelsior Spgs, MO and the notary (Samuel Sherwood) is from Clay county, MO. The name at the top of the page is William M. (Milton?) Elmore. They are still in Clay county by 1937 and a large enough family there may be something. I have checked death records. I know this birth record was so she could apply but find no record., She died in S.F., CA., in 1950. Thank you ever so much if you can help.

6-1-1997 Allison Megaw amegaw@azstarnet.com

8-8-1997 Lou Methenitis CVKID2@aol.com

Trying to find out any info re: my wife's paternal grandfather William R. Gross. Probably born in the 1870's. Owned and operated a well renowned auction company in the KC area during the early 1900's. His parents supposedly emigrated from England and have some association with the famioly name of Attebury (?). Would appreciate any help.

8-8-1997 Willaim Baker scotsman@fidnet.com

I am looking for ancestor William Riley Piburn, who was born in Clay county and moved to Harrison county. His father Edward Piburn died in Clay county I believe. I will be glad to trade my Piburn info for yours. I am very interested in any Piburn info.

8-8-1997 Art Michaelis artm@highfiber.com

My 2g. grandfather's brother Asa Hiler died near Millwood, Clay county, on 16 Dec. 1869 of glanders. There is supposed to have been an obituary on him appearing in the Liberty Tribune newspaper on 21 Jan. 1870. I would like to request somebody's help in obtaining a copy of the obituary. All expenses incurred will of course be reimbursed. Please reply to: Art Michaelis, 2527 Virginia NE, Suite F, Albuquerque, NM 87110, (505) 332-9430. Thank you.

8-8-1997 Diana Mings hera@swbell.net

Do you have any information on the father of Clarence Woodrow Coleman born in Orrick, MO in about 1913. I only know he was called Shorty and was married to Bertha and I think he maiden name was Covey. I am trying to find out more about him so I may trace his Native American ancestry. Any info on Bertha would be helpful too. The grandfather of Clarence was said to have come from a reservation somewhere in the Southwest. I know this is not much information to go on, but I would appeciate anything you might turn up.

8-8-1997 Mona Hura BurntCorn@aol.com

I am researching all ROACH, ROACHE and ROCHE lines. Please contact me if you have an interest in these surnames.

8-8-1997 Harvey Holzwart hmholz@ruraltel.net

I am looking for more info about Huldath (Tudor) Scrivner, Mrs. John Lewis Scrivner who died in or near Liberty, Clay county, MO on 6 May6 1846. She supposedly is buried in the Liberty cemetery, but without a marker. She was the daughter of Leroy Harrison Scrivner. Her son, Valentine Harrison Scrivner was my great grandfather. I will be glad to share what I have about the family. Any info about this family will be appreciated.

8-8-1997 Worth S. Anderson wsa@hermesnet.net

David Magill, b 1750/60, living in KY 1791 (or earlier), 1804. By 1813 he had moved to Franklin, Co., MO. In 1818 he moved to the part of howard county, mo that was cut off into Ray county, and subsequently into Clay county, where my last record of him is in the 1830 census. Likely children include John R., Caleb, David P., and Samuel Magill, and Polly (Magill) Groom, Sarah P. (Magill) Bivans, and Elizabeth (Magill) Farrar (my ancestor). Any information appreciated.

8-8-1997 Barbara Ulus Bbulus@aol.com

I am looking for any info. on a BROWN, Frederic Edward, b. in Excelsior Springs, MO., abt. 1890-98. He moved to Texas and married my grandmother in 1916. Her name was Almyrah Green. I believe he had already left her by the time my dad was born in 1917.

8-8-1997 Robert M. Roland bobroland@jjj.net

Looking for info on my ggrandfather Silas Humphrey Roland b. Davis county, IA 1850, d. North Kansas City, at the home of his daughter Bessie Coakley, m. Abijah Coakley.

8-8-1997 Algene Steele asteele@FHU.EDU

I am looking for a Mr. Steele living in Clay county in 1874. He was a farmer. It is possible that this Mr. Steele is my 3G uncle, Robert W., the only known brother of my 2G grandfather. Any help would be appreciated.

8-8-1997 Sherry Fleischer SBFleisc@aol.com

WARREN, Orton Frisbie b. 1821 in KY. m. 1840 in Liberty, Clay county to Elizabeth Anderson. Looking for death dates of Orton Warren and Elizabeth Anderson and any of their descendants,

8-8-1997 Mary MLSHULTZ@aol.com

The family line that I am interested in is George Willis and family. They were in Clay county in 1830. His wife Anna (Rose) Willlis and 2 girls and 3 boys.
George died in St. Joseph but Anna was in Clay county. Is there a will or probate in the court. My gggrandfather, Montreville Willis, was their last child. George Willis died in April 1834 and Montreville was born in 1833.
The next item is marriages. I do know that Levaston was married in Clay. He was one of the brothers. What I don't have is the names of the two girls. Would Clay county require a bond or application for parents to sign? Would like to find out the 2 girls names.
The line goes like this: George C. Willis, Father, Born TN
Anna (Rose) Willis, Mother, born TN; her father was William Rose
Children: the 2 girls; Caswell Willis, Louis Hamilton Willis, Levastin Willis and Montreville Willis. Any help would be appreicated. If someone would research for me, I will be glad to pay for expenses.

8-8-1997 Earl and Judith Andeson anderson@intellex.com

Sidney (Sid) Samuel Willett b. 1847 or 1950, Kearney, Clay county d. 1935, Spring Creek, near Rickman, TN m. Mary Florence Bilbrey b. 1863 in TN, d. 1947, Spring Creek, TN. Children: Samual Burris Willet m. Birtie lee Looper, Hazel Willett, m. Bob Warren; known brothers to Sid: Frank, Henry, William, Sam. Any help on finding any information on Sid Willett's past would be so appreciated.

8-17-1997 Jo Autry jautry@unidial.com

I have only a letter from Mamie Beasley about her family in Clay county during the 1850 and what happened during the Civil War later. I am unable to find the exact area, perhaps it's no longer on the map, or is part of Kansas. Any help is appreciated.

9-27-1997 Pam Hillebrand pjhillebrand@chesapeake.net
Looking for Lillian Mae Dawson born 20 May, 1890 in Missouri City, Clay co., MO. Married Walker Stull White 15 Oct, 1906 (place unknown). He was born in Linn county, MO. Lillian's parents were George Albert Dawson and Anna Bell Allison. Thanks for your help.

9-27-1997 Lee and Jane Highley highley@earthlink.net
I am looking for any info on the family of John Wilson and wife Millie, who lived in Excelsior Springs, Clay county, and are listed in the 1900 census. His children with Mollie were Belina (b. 1885) and Lizzie b. 1886. Adult sons from his first wife, Caroline, were Ulysses, Francis, Geroge and Charles (twins), and Lloyd Harmon. John Wilson was born in Illinois and Mollie was born in Missouri. He was a stone mason, as were most of his sons. George apparently was the contractor for several buildings in Excelsior Springs.

9-27-1997 Ted Sanford tsanford@ne.infi.net
I am interested in any info on the Mosby and Search families who came to Liberty, MO in 1826. They were both married into the Endicott family of KY, and I have a great deal of info relating to the histories of the families and some info on the children born in MO. Would be happy to share.

9-27-1997 Patricia Henson Pepsi@aol.com
I am searching for info about my grandfathers parents names. He was born in either Piedmont, MO or Slate, MO. Him and my grandmother was married in Mayler Mo, Butler Co., in Oct 15, 1912. And my grandfather was born July 24, 1906. If you have any info., please let me know. My grandfathers name is Isaac Henry Henson, and his wifes name was Eula Faye James Henson. Was told that his fathers name was either Isaac Noah Henson or Noah Allan Henson, and his wife was Sarah Kaiser Henson or Sarah Whitedove.

9-27-1997 Wanda Wedge Greathouse wgreat760@aol.com
Researching Jennings, Warrick, Freemyer. Cyrenus Jennings born 1795 PA, died 1872 Livingston Co., MO, married Elizabeth Warrick, b. 1800 PA. They resided: 1823 to Knox Co., MO, 1849 to Livingston Co., MO., 1850 to Ray county, MO., 1869 at Livingston co., MO. Their children were: Lacy Jennings; Benjamin Jennings, m. Colesia, lived 1870, 1880 in Ray Co., MO., Camden and Knoxville twp's, Richmond Mo.; William Jennings, m. Matha, 1870 in Ray county, MO, Polk twp, Richmond PO; Elizabeth Jennings; John Jennings m. Nancy Jane moved to Arkansas; Harrison Jennings m. Abbey Martha, 1850 in Ray county, MO, 1870 in Ray county, MO. Camden twp., Richmond PO. Parmelia; Millie; Jennings, m.1-Milton Gobin, m. 2-Outy Albert Freemyer, son of David Wesley Freemyer, Jr. and Dorothy Sill. David Wesley Freemyer Jr, was a confederate solider, he died in the Camden Expedition in Arkansas. He lived in Colony, Knox county, MO. Would love to know more about his Civil War companions and his death. Desire any bits and pieces of info on these families.

9-27-1997 Peggy Lovelace Contreras plc@proaxis.com
Cynthia Ann Groom b. 2 Oct. 1804 Clark Co., MO; d. 20 June 1897, Butteville, Marion Co., OR; husband was James Elliott Hall b. 7 Jan 1798 Madison Co., KY. Early on they moved to Liberty, Clay Co., MO and had children: Angelina Moore, Benjamin Franklin, Amanda Malvina Fitzallen, Nancy Evaline, Florinda Davidson, Adeline Eglantine, Albert Galetain Wilson, James Christopher Columbus, America Frances and William C. In 1845 they arrived in Oregon over the Meek Cutoff and had Elisha and Mary Ellen. They had a donation land claim at Butteville, Marion Co., OR. James was a stonemason by trade. They ran a hotel at Butteville. Seek parents of James and Cynthia. Have old photos, documents, letters, etc. to share.

9-27-1997 Russ Skaggs RSkaggs777@aol.com
Looking for any and all info on the following names: Courtney, Estes and Dykes. They were in Clay county since the early 1800's. Also looking for info on the Home guard in the civil war from this country.

9-27-1997 Carol L. Franklin CFran66@aol.com
Felix G. Bush, Sr., married Almyra Derbin in Clay county, on April 19, 1835. He also later married Sarah Todd, possibly in Clay county, somewhere around 1845. They then moved to Platte county.

Looking for anyone with info on the following people:

Bush, Felix G., Sr., b. 1814 KY

Bush, Felix G., Jr., b. 1849 MO

Bush, Jeremiah, b. abt 1836, MO

Bush, Nancy, b. abt 1838, MO

Bush, Lucrecia, b. abt 1846, MO

Bush, Mary T., b. abt. 1847, MO

Bush, Richard Rhodes

Dearborne, Almira

Derbin, Alymra

Todd, Sarah, b. abt. 1824, MO

Cox, Amanda Virginia, b. ?
Felix, Jr., was born in Platte county in 1849. Jeremiah and Nancy may have been born in Clay county. Possible marriages for Felix, Jr. are Cox, Elkins and Ashberry. Children of Felix, Jr., Woodrow Glen; Frances Lucretia; Sarah "Sally" Elizabeth; Allan Ashberry; Thomas Todd; Mary Virginia.

If anyone has any info on any of these people, I would sure love to hear from you. Thank you.

9-27-1997 James Conyers xray35@aol.com
I am searching for info concerning AZARIAH CONYERS, who is my ggggrandfather. He and two of his sons, Darius and John H., migrated from Nicholas county, KY to Ray county, MO around 1842 or 1843. They settled in wha is now Camden Mo. I would also be interested to know if there are any Conyers living in Camden, Henreitta, Richmond, Lexington and Napoleon. My gggrandfather was Darius Conyers and my ggrandfather was Benjamin Conyers. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

9-27-1997 Rachel Marshall marshall@mind.net
I am searching for info on the following family names in Clay county. Hill, Hixon, Matthews and Davis. Thank you.

9-27-1997 William Baker scotsman@fidnet.com
I am looking for anyone with info about Louisa M. Munkers, Stokes Bannister, or Rachael Munkers, Richard Munkers, Melinda Lynch, or Samuel Frampton, all living in or near Liberty, Clay county, MO in the 1820's to 1830's. Rachael Munkers married Samual Frampton and moved to Buchanan county in the part that became Nodaway county. Munkers is also spelled MUNKRES (orignally) also MUNKIES. I have a large data base of Rachael and Samuel's descendants I would be glad to share. My wife is descended from them. Maybe you could help us fill in the blanks. Thanks.

9-27-1997 Bev Zuerlein TheZ@ix.netcom.com
Seeking info on the ancestors/descendants of John F.; Merida Harrington, lived in Clark township, Atchinson county for many years...at least from 1850 to 1880...maybe their sons and daughters beyond that. Any info helpful, and I am willing to share info.

9-27-1997 Mona Hura BurntCorn@aol.com
I am researching all ROACH, ROACHE AND ROCHE lines. Please contact me if you have an interest in these surnames. Thanks.

10-22-1997 Joyce Wilson HW2@webtv.net
Any info on Bowen's from Clay county, Neahmiah P. Bowen died in 1838. His son Casey Bowen married Rebecca Ledgewood 6/25/1840 in Clay county.

10-22-1997 Marcy McConnell Simmons MSimmons00@aol.com
I am looking for information on Joseph McConnel b. 1836, d. 1909, his father was also named Joseph. Married 12 March 1872 to Susan Mary Watkins, daughter of James Minter Watkins. Buried in Fairview Cemetery in Kearney, MO. Children: Parker Watkins McConnel, Charles Chrisopher McConnel, Mary A. McConnel, Margaret J. McConnel, James Minter McConnel, Jesse Bryant McConnel, J. Frank MCConnel, Rolla Morgan McConnel, Harry Foster McConnel.

10-22-1997 Helen J. Hill DenverHill@aol.com
Fannie Allen Pyle b. Sept. 1, 1889, Kearney, Clay county married Lewis Taylor Clark b. Nov. 3, 1861, Lawson, MO., Ray county. Her father was Henry Pyle, named in Fannie's obituary April 24, 1973, Black Rock, Arkansas. Peter D. Clark b. 1824 Indiana was the father of Lewis T. Clark and his mother was Lucinda E. Brooks b. 1832 Tennessee. Any connections?

10-22-1997 Gloria Jackson GLOJACK@prodigy.net
I am interested in the following families listed living near each other in 1830 Clay county. My family: Edward B. Hall; John R. Hall; John McCown; James McCown; Thomas McCown.

10-22-1997 Peggy Lovelace Contreras plc@proaxis.com
James Elliott Hall b. 7 Jan. 1798 Madison county, KY married 27 July 1824, Clay county, MO to Cynthia Ann Groom b. 2 Oct. 1804, Clark county, MO. Need to find parents of Cynthia Ann Groom. I have no siblings or ancestry on her.

10-22-1997 Barbara Cherry Cherrygang@inet-1.com
My ancestors are the Wyman's who settled in Clay county and donated the land for the city of Excelsior Springs. I would love any and all info.

10-22-1997 Barbara Kesel barb@aub.com
My greatgrandmother had a daughter and she married a Hornbeck and they moved to around Smithville. Emma Florence Smith, b. 1859 in Missouri, married James Robert Hornbeck and they had children named: Harry Sherman Hornbeck, James Albert Hornbeck, Sam Elmer Hornbeck, Lucy Ann Hornbeck, Charles Otis Hornbeck, Nellie Elizabeth Hornbeck, William Arthur Hornbeck and Jessie Ray Hornbeck. Shirley Hornbeck has her own web page and she said some of the decendants live around Smithville. Emma was daugther of John C. Smith and Matilda Gilmore Smith kennedy, b. 1846 in KY and died in Cedar county, MO. I would really appreciate in any help to find anything on these folks.

11-13-1997 dckeeton DCKeeton@aol.com
I have a relative who died in Platte county in 1845. He lived about a mile north of the town of Barry on the Clay county line. I would like to know the name of any cemetery within a mile or two of Barry. Also in the township of Pettis. If you have any cemetery records the name is Miles Keeton, wife Rebecca.

11-13-1997 Sally Keeton Eichhorn icorn@il.net
I would like to know if anyone has ever heard of the Goss Cemetery? It is suppose to be on the Clay-Platte county line road. I am looking for Keeton's buried in the 1840-1860's. Thanks.

11-13-1997 Katy Lyon lyonm@vcss.k12.ca.us
Searching for Henry Corwine and his wife Mary Margaret McKlwee Martin. They were married in Clay county, in 1845. Their daughter Sarah L. married Andrew Jackson Rupe in 1866. Would appreciate any info on this family.

11-13-1997 Frank C. Hoogewoning bv25@xs4all.n
Looking for info on Annie Hogewoning, b 29 June 1886, d. Dec. 1980, SSN Minn. 473-14-4302, last residence Kansas City, Clay, MO, last ben4efit paid in Osceola, Saint Clair, MO. Probably there is a connection to Anna Hogewoning, b 9 Aug. 1884, living in Delavan, Dickinson, KS and/or Neal C. Hogewoning, b. June 1880, married to Sylvia....living in Adair, Adair county, IA, around 1900. Any info on Ho(o)gewoning most welcome.

11-13-1997 unknown raechal@erols.com
I am searching for any records (birth, death, wills, property, marriages, children, parents, census) concerning the following:

Tilitha Ford Windoffer; children: James Ray Windoffer/ Elsa Windoffer/Vada Windoffer, who was their father.

Talitha Ford; brothers were Robert Newton Ford/ Charles Ford/and sister Martha Ford Bolton

J. T. Ford; children, Talitha/Robert/Charles/Martha

James Ray Windoffer, any record he existed would be nice, supposed to be my grandfather.

I was told the Ford brothers (Charles and Robert) were cousins to as well as murders of Jessee James. Proof of that would be good also.

11-13-1997 Jean Dixon Boyd Lewjean@aol.com
My grandfather, Cyrus Dixon, was born in Smithville, Clay county, MO on Sept. 20, 1869. Would like to know more about his parents John W. Dixon and his wife Mary. Thank you.

11-13-1997 Dorothy Ruland Lupton cn3038@coastalnet.com
Would like to correspond with descendants of Hiram Rich and Albert G. Wilson. Thanks.

11-13-1997 Russ Haynes RNHaynes@aol.com
Looking for Haynes, Joseph Ervin, b. 1823, TN d. 1862, Civil War no details; m. 1849, Mary A. Johnson, b. 1824, TN d. no details. Living 1860 census, Clay county, family 145/143, Fishing Riv. Twp., Thanks.

11-13-1997 Otto K. Land NLand75042@aol.com
I am looking for info on my grandfather, John Pierce. He died in the late 40's. I never met him but I am trying to build a family tree and I have no info on him. I know he died from black lung disease. He wa married to my grandmother, Emma Brock in Herculanuem, MO and divorced (date unknown).

12-6-1997 Don Bishop JDBishop@ix.netcom.com
Looking for descendants of Thomas and Sarah Sutherlin Nail. The Nail's were married in Clay county around 1861-62. My ggrandmother, Elizabeth Sutherlin Carey was Sarah's sister. Elizabeth married Simon Carey my ggrandfather (from Ireland) in Ray county, MO., Dec 1863. Im trying to find more information on Elizabeth and Sarah.

12-6-1997 Bonnie Miller vanchurch@aol.com
Looking for info about Thomas Leland Crowley and wife Catherine Linville Crowley. Married in Clay county, Aug 3, 1820. She was the daughter of Richard and Mary (Yount) Linville. When they left on the Oregon Trial in 1846 they were accompanied by at least one married son, Calvin, and his wife Melissa, and several unmarried daughters. Would like to know names and ages of all Crowley children and marriage date for Calvin and Melissa and if they had any children. I have lots of info about what happened to them on the Trail.

12-6-1997 Theresa Berg webfeet@classic.msn.com
Shaw, Kearns, Shatto. Samuel Shaw son: Andres Shaw, b. SC of KY; m. 16 April 1846 Clay county, MO to Hannah K. Earns. Andrew was a circuit riding preacher. For reasons unknown, he left his family for California. His family last heard from him in 1875 at Pennington, CA where he said he was sick and needed money. Children: Philip b. 1848 clay county, Mo. m. 1868 Orrilla Ann England d. 1828; Clinton, b. 1858 MO., m. 29 Jan. 1883, Daviess county, MO, Mary M. Trotter; Melvina b. 13 Oct 1856; m. 01 Nov 1877 Daviess county, MO., Ambrose Shatto b. 16 Feb. 1860, Newport, PA., d. 20 May 1910 or 11 Denbigh, ND; d. 16 Feb 1893, Abilene, KS. Any info especially on Shaw or Kearns.

12-6-1997 Becky Ramsey RRamsey113@aol.com
RAMSEY/SNIDER/GEORGE/BLACKBURN/LUTZ/BRUCE/RADER/MACON

My Ramsey ancestors migrated into Missouri, from Kentucky, between 1902 and 1905. I know that they resided in clay county and shannon county. Please take a look at the following names and contact me if you are willing to exchange information. James Alexander Ramsey and Edith Mabel McAlpin(e), my ggrandparents; Charlie E. Ramsey, 1884-1971 and Eva ?; George W. Ramsey 1887-1957 and Beulah ?; Mary Barbara Ramsey 1890-1963 and Edgar Snider; Asa Ramsey 1893-1922 and Effie George; Leslie Harry Ramsey 1896-1981 and Gertrude ?; Elizabeth Mabel Ramsey 1902-1992 and Henry Martin Blackburn; Vestle May Ramsey 1905-1975 and Richard Lutz; Raymond Earl Ramsey 1907-1993 and Mabel Bruce (my grandparents); John Marvel Ramsey 1910 and Alice G. Rader; Leroy Ramsey 1916-1993 and Lorene Macon

12-6-1997 Bill W. Love auctoris@flash.net
I am looking for a lead to my ggrandfather, George Love and ggrandmother, Neittie Thomas. At this point no info is available other than they married between 1890-1897. They had four boys that I know of: George, Baxter, Benny and William (b. Aug 2, 1898). Many of the Loves living in Excelsior Springs, Clay county, MO., are descendants of George and Neittie. William Love enlisted in the Army at St. Louis in May 1917 and married a Texas woman while assigned to Company "F" 35th Infantry at Camp Travis, San Antonio, Texas in 1918.

Return to Clay County Queries Page Return to Clay County Main Page