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CLARK • EDWARDS • HAWKINS • HOWARD • LAMBETH • RAND • SUTTON • WARD • WILLIAMSON

Leander Benton Clark, born 1851 in Osage County, MO, was the son of John Lawson Clark (b. about 1814 in either NC or VA) and Lydia Ward Clark. All other information unknown. Sarah Elizabeth Rand Clark (b. Dec 16, 1853 at Shiloh, TN) was the daughter of George N. Rand (b. about 1833 in IN) and Lucinda Lambeth Rand (Sutton). When George Rand died, Lucinda married B. C. Sutton (all other information unknown). Greenville Spencer Hawkins (possibly from TN or AL) married Emma Howard. Known to have been a southern raider in the Civil War. Emma's mother was Sarah Williamson Howard (Sarah was possibly adopted, may have been an Edwards). All other information unknown. Nan Roberts at : TXZM76A@prodigy.com

Sun, 28 Dec 1997 -

MARTIN • ATKINSON • DOYEL

I am descended from the following people listed as heads of household on the 1850 Osage County Census: George W. MARTIN (son of George Martin), Stephen C. ATKINSON, Farmer DOYEL, and Mary "Polly" (NEWBERRY) DOYEL. I have quite a bit of information on these lines and I'm still searching. Would be glad to share info with others who are actively looking. Larry Wood

Sat, 20 Dec 1997 -

SIMPSON • COE

SIMPSON: My name is Rollins Fritts I am looking for any family of Virgina Simpson or Virgina Coe born between 1930 to 1935. She married, lived and possibly had two daughters in Osage County sometime in the early 50's. I can be contacted at SRPD@CTWOK.Com or 573-759-7592

Fri, 19 Dec 1997 -

BISHOP

I would like to thank you in advance for you posting my query. It is for information on my father's family. The surname is BISHOP. My father's first name was Estelle and his middle name was Clinton. Thank you. Mel Bishop mbishop@biotechlab.com

Mon, 15 Dec 1997 -

ORTBALS

I am researching CASPAR ORTBALS, of Koeltztown, and his descendants. I have much information to share. Kevin Thompson katatty@socket.net

Sat, 13 Dec 1997 -

FISHER

I am interested in the fishers of 1850 that were in Osage County. Jacob for Va. Fredrick from Germany and a Gerorge from NC. Any information would be apprieciated. I am trying to put the Missouri Fishers together into families. Also if you know any informtion on fishers of other counties. Blaine Fisher sprock@classic.msn.com

Fri, 5 Dec 97 -

SCOTT • MILLER

Can you find any info on my grandmother AGNES LOUISE SCOTT, b. 9-27-1854, Osage County, MO. She married JAMES WELLINGTON MILLER in Johnson Co., TX, 11-23--1892. Her parents were C. A. SCOTT, b. ca. 1845, Kansas and L. A. SCOTT, b. ca. 1854, Missouri. Thanks.

Wed, 26 Nov 1997 -

BENSON • GLOVER • LAUGHLIN • MOORE • MORROW

I am researching the following Osage Co., MO surnames and would like to add them to your list: BENSON, GLOVER, LAUGHLIN, MOORE, MORROW Interested researchers can send me e-mail or write to me at: P. O. Box 10373, Burbank, CA 91510 Thanks for your help! Sincerely, David Stielow

Tue, 25 Nov 1997 -

FRENCH

Hi My name is Jackie French, I would like to add the name Yelvington to your Surname list. My Grandparents lived there during the time that the Dam was being built. I have pictures, but no dates or places.. Thank you very much Jackie French

Sun, 23 Nov 1997 -

MILLER

I am trying to find some information about my great grandfather and great great grandfather who was born in Rolla, Missouri. Their names were Lea Miller (great grandfather) and I am unsure about my great great grandfather. We belive that Lea Miller was born 1876 and died 1970 in Rolla BC Canada, He left Missouri. in aprox. 1908. Lea's father was in either the confederate or the union during the civil war for Canada. As for my great great grandfather, we are not sure about anything except that he ran whiskey and that he fought in the civil war. It would be greatly appreciated if you would E-mail me back with anything that you might find out about my heritage. Thankyou Rob Miller

Sun, 16 Nov 1997 -

WOODY • HARGER

I am interested in corresponding with anyone who has WOODY ancestors. John WOODY b. 29 Oct 1798 in VA married Fanny HARGER and died 26 Jul 1865 in Osage co., MO. He was the son of John WOODY and Prudence______. E-mail: bawells@ix.netcom.com. Thank you.

Sun, 16 Nov 1997 -

ANDERSON • POE • BACKUES

Seeking information on William M. ANDERSON, b. 1825; Mary Ann POE, b. 1832; Sanford BACKUES, b. 17 Aug 1787; Mary Ann Ireland, b. 8 July 1784. All lived in Osage County. Thank You Elaine Halleck

Mon, 10 Nov 1997 -

DAVIS • REED

DAVIS, REED I am searching for information on my greatgrand mother ADDIE EMALINE (EMMA) DAVIS she was born in Osage County, I dont know what town she was born in (D,O,B) MAY 29,1883.EMMA DAVIS married MACK ELLIS REED. on June 3,1901 in Oakhill,Mo. Gasconade,County. Emma & Mack Had six children all born in Missouri. Their names are Charles Reed, Mary Margret (Reed) Stanley,Jane Reed, Elmer Reed, Walter Reed, & Elise (Reed) Kyle. Mack Reed died in ST,James,Mo. in Feb,1918. Two months before his youngest child was born. Emma (Davis) Reed died July 1951, In Vidor, Texas. Any information on this family would be greatly appericatied. Thank You . MARTHA STANLEY

Tue, 4 Nov 1997 -

RAMSEY • ALLEN • LEACH

Looking for the parents of Sarah Jane ALLEN, the wife of James S. LEACH. She died in Osage Co., Missouri in 1882. She is buried at the LEACH-BAKER Cemetery in Cooper Hill, Mo. Lucille Adams Smith

Richard & Isabella RAMSEY were in Osage Co., Mo for the 1870 Census. Where were they for the 1880 Census.

Wed, 29 Oct 1997 -

LAUGHLIN • AGEE

BAALIS LAUGHLIN MARRIED TO SALINA (SELINA) AGEE. SON NAME JAMES LAUGHLIN I am looking for info on my gg grandparents who were both from Osage County. James was my grandfathers, grandfather, and my grandfather was born in 1903. They may take them back to mid 1800. Thanks for any help. Or if you could give me clues as to books I can buy about Osage history and it people. I heard that both the Agee's and the Laughlins have there own cemeterys there. How would I get info on that. Thanks Agian. Da Rhonda Laughlin-Roberts DDR090763@aol.com

Sun, 19 Oct 1997 -

FERRIER • PATTERSON

NATHANIEL FERRIER, NANCY PATTERSON (FERRIER), MARTHA ANN TERRY FERRIER. Looking for information on NATHANIEL FERRIER, wife NANCY PATTERSON FERRIER, daughter MARTHA ANN TERRY FERRIER and all other children and family. Would have been in Osage Co., MO. around 1850. Please send any information to: Robin Minadeo

Wed, 15 Oct 1997 -

BROWN • JETT

BROWN 1840-1900 JETT 1875-1900

Tue, 14 Oct 1997 -

BURNS • DAVIDSON

I have quite a few BURNS born ib osage in the mid 1800's-BURTON BURNS 1848 MARY JANE BURNS ABT 1846 LIVINIA DAVIDSON 1843 MARGARET CATHERINE DAVIDSON 1854

Tue, 14 Oct 1997 -

MOORE • POWERS

ROBERT MOORE/LYDIA POWERS FAMILIES

Sun, 5 Oct 1997 -

LEIFELD • BRANDTONIES • LAUGHLIN

PLEASE ADD MY GREATGRANDFATHER'S AND GREAT GRANDMOTHER'S (MAIDEN) NAMES TO YOUR LIST. FROM THE 1860 MISSOURI CENSUS, FRANZ LEIFELD LIVED IN WESTPHALIA , MO. DURING 1860 CENSUS WITH WIFE CATHERINE (BRANDTONIES) AND CHILDREN JOHN HENRY, ANNA MARIA, MARY MAGDALENE AND ANNA CHRISTINE. THE FAMILY TREE MAKER SITE ON THE WEB LISTS A GERTRUDE BRANDTONIES (1843-1935) AND HENRY BRANDTONIES (ABOUT 1800-1850) ALSO AS HAVING LIVED IN THE AREA IN LINN. I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH ANY IN OSAGE COUNTY AREA WITH THESE NAMES AND WILL HAPPILY RESEARCH ANY SUGGESTIONS. THE COUPLE IMMIGRATED FROM GERMANY IN 1846 OR 1847 AND WERE MARRIED IN ST.LOUIS AT ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH. THEY RETURNED TO ST.LOUIS FROM WESTPHALIA, MO. BEFORE 1878. FRANZ WAS A TAILOR. THEY BOTH CAME FROM PRUSSIA, PROBABLY THE STATE OF WESTFALEN AND POSSIBLY THE TOWN OF MASTHOLTE NEAR RIETBERG. YOUR HELP IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED. THANK YOU, BOB LEIFIELD E-MAIL: RFLEIFIELD@AOL.COM

Wed, 24 Sep 1997 -

HOBBS • FERGUSON • LAUGHLIN

Looking for info on John Laughlin Ferguson born in Chamois, MO-Osage Co. on 29 December 1847. Married in Dallas, TX 13 may 1877 to Helen Beeman Hobbs.His parents were Joseph ferguson and Elizabeth Ann Laughlin Thanks very much, Greg Hobbs

Wed, 24 Sep 1997 -

RAMSEY

Richard and Isabella Ramsey were last found in Osage Co., Missouri on the 1870 census. Where did they go after that? Richard Ramsey was the son of Reubin Ramsey who died in the early 1860's... Lucille Adams Smith

Mon, 22 Sep 1997 -

HOLLINGSWORTH • SHINKLE • PURTEE

I'm researching the Hollingsworth family (not the "Valentine" branch, unfortunately! Looking for parents of William F. (Flacker??) HOLLINGSWORTH, b. 1825 Indiana, married Sarah SHINKLE 27 Apr 1844 in Osage Co. Sarah Shinkle was b. 6 Oct 1825 in Brown Co., Ohio. They had a son, Joshua b. 6 Feb 1845 in Osage Co. who married Sarah PURTEE 9 Aug 1868. Been researching these people a long time and ANY help would be appreciated. Thank you! Jane

Wed, 10 Sep 1997 -

BICKMEIER/BICKMEYER • BLEILE

BICKMEIER or BICKMEYER Any refrences to this surname 1860-1930 requested.

BLEILE, Frank birth circ 1858 married Mary Oberkrom 1878. Would like birthdate and deathdate. Believed to have divorce Mary by 1900. Would also like information on new bride. Jim Oberkrom

Tue, 09 Sep 1997 -

CASTROP • LUEKENHOFF • NACKE • DOHMAN • BUCHER • BUCKER • SCHAFFER • SCHAEFFER • BOCKING • MEIER

CASTROP, Henry b c1870 Westphalia, MO d c1930 in Detroit, MI Railroad foreman, traveled 1900-1925 there I cannot find him on any national censuses m Anna LUEKENHOFF b1875 Westphalia, MO d 1969 Detroit, MI Their children: Charles William and Vincent J. Castrop of Detroit, MI ... Nancy (Castrop) Clancy

CASTROP, NACKE, DOHMAN, BUCHER, BUCKER, SCHAFFER, SCHAEFFER, BOCKING, MEIER CASTROP: Henry John, b.1876 d.c1940 m.1906 Anna Louisa Maria NACKE in Westphalia, MO. Their children: Charles W. Castrop, M.D. and Vincent Castrop, both of Dearborn, MI CASTROP, George b.1842 Delbruek, Germany d.1912 m.1872 Maria Margaret SCHAFFER in Westphalia, MO NACKE, Herman b.1828 Wevelsburge, Germany, d.1908 m.1879 Elizabeth DOHMAN, (widow of Philip MEIER) b.1839 Mastholde, Westphalen, Germany d.1903 Westphalia, MO NACKE, Joseph b.1806 Wevelsburg, Germany d.1887 m.AnnaMaria BUCKER b.1802 d.1876 SCHAFFER, George b.Bavaria m.Cunigunda BOCKING b.1816 d.1912 Rich Fountain, MO

Wed, 3 Sep 1997 - Sat, 11 Oct 1997 -

STARR • FRANCIS

I am hunting for Starr family in Osage Co MO. Relating to Walker Franklin Starr m Minnie Alice Francis. My email is rcwileman.worldnet.att.net

Tue, 02 Sep 1997 -

MORRIS • OSAGE INDIAN - wife

I am seeking to find name of my Great Grandmother, an Osage Indian woman. She married Joshua Morris in 1665 in Van Buren or Carter County, and my Grand mother Sadie Morris was boprn 6/3/1879. My Grandmother had four sisters; Julia, Sarah, Sorrie and Olive. Joshua Morris was garandson of Roberrt Morris of Philadelphia who signed the Declaration of Independence and literally financed the Revolutionary War as Secretary of the Treasury. I would be happy to engage the services of anyone who would be able to produce a name that I can verify with the Osage nation. Cenus records only show "WIFE', NOT name for an Indian woman. I am Arthur E. McKellips 117 NE 32nd Ave. Hillsboro, Oregon 97124-6782 email AMckellips@aol.com

Mon, 1 Sep 1997 -

MARSH • DRENNAN • MORRISON • CAUDILL • CARR • BURKE

I am descended on my paternal grandmother's side (Marsh) who grew up in Osage County. The earliest Marsh I found was Andrew Jackson Marsh (1840-1926). m. Emma Louise Burke (b.1851, d.1936). I believe most were buried in Osage Co. Would like to get cemetary records or knowledge of other descendents. Joseph H. Clark jclark@airmail.net September 1, 1997

Mon, 01 Sep 1997 -

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