Sullivan County Missouri Queries
January - June 1997

Date: 31 May 1997

Name: Nancy Hendrickson
I'm searching in Putnam and Sullivan Counties for surnames KNOX and HUME

Nancy Hendrickson
Newletter Editor
San Diego Genealogical Society

Date: 29 May 1997

Name: Mary Smith
Looking for GEORGE N. LANNING born 1862 in Sullivan MO or possibly Sullivan County, MO. His mother's was ANN DURBIN LANNING and his father was ISIAH LANNING. ANN DURBIN LANNING died after childbirth. ISIAH LANNING died around 1869....we assume that it was in Sullivan Co., MO. GEORGE N. LANNING was later taken to OHIO where he later married IRENE DAVIDSON in 1882. We know they were in New Mexico and later settled in Cleveland, Okla. Need any info anyone has on any of these people. I will gladly give any info I have in return. Any info received would be gratefully appreciated.

Date: 28 May 1997

Name: Sandy Newkirk
My search has ended with these names on the BROWN, MILLER, BERSHMAN, and WATSON surnames, any information would be appreciated. Sandy Newkirk

Rachael ? MILLER was born in Milan Mo. abt 1860 and died 11/24/1943. She 1st. married A.M.MILLER. 2nd marriage ??? BERSHMAN. It is believed that she and her husband , ??? BERSHMAN are buried in a cemetery in Milan.

Child of Rachael MILLER was Ollie Mae MILLER. born 2/7/1882 in Collinsville, Mo. died 6/12/1948 in Trenton. She married Ray BROWN, in Milan. Son of Austin BROWN and Winnie WATSON. (Austin BROWN operated a Blacksmith shop in Milan until moving to Humphery's in 1914.) Children of Ollie Mae MILLER AND Ray BROWN are:
1. Leo Lee BROWN: b. 5/20/1910 in Milan,d. 10/30/1988 in Trenton, Mo. m. Edna Grace WENSEL 9/28/1937 in Warren, Minn.
2. Ray BROWN: b. 12/9/1914 in Sullivan Co.: d. 1/15/1875 Trenton, he m.Frances ? BROWN, 1/27/1936 in Trenton, Mo.
3.Irene Margaret BROWN: B 9/12/1918 in Sullivan Co. d. 2/20/1993 in Louisville, Ky. m. Ross Raymond NEWKIRK in Trenton
4.Edna Mae BROWN: b. 9/26/1919 in Milan, m Hubert DUNCAN, m. Raymond CASLEMAN. both of Linn Co.
5.Charles Franklin BROWN: b. abt. 1925 in Milan. d. 6/6/1945; killed in service.
6.Ralph BROWN: B 8/30/1902, d. 4/1980 m S.KLINGENSMITH in Trenton, Mo.

Ollie Mae MILLER m. George SCRIVEN. Children of Ollie Mae MILLER and George SCRIVEN are:
1.Faith SCRIVEN: B 7/17/1903,in Kirksville, Mo. d. 12/07/1993 in Trenton,Mo. m. Arrio William STERLING.
2.George Westley SCRIVEN: b. 2/17/1905 in Milan, d. 8/13/1958.
3.Joe SCRIVEN: b abt 1904 in Collinsville, Mo. d. abt 1987.

Date: 28 May 1997

Name: Cathryn Egger
Seeking parents/birth of Hugh G. WARREN, William J. WARREN, Henry WARREN, Andrew WARREN and James WARREN. Lived near Milan, Sullivan Co. Missouri in 1850. All were born in North Carolina btwn 1804- 1815. Hugh, James, and Henry were in Monroe Co. Indiana before moving to Sullivan Co. Wish to exchange information with anyone researching this WARREN family.

Date: 28 May 1997

Name: Christie
Any information on GEORGE WASHINGTON RUPE and his wife MARY ELLEN SEARS.
thanks Christie

Date: 21 May 1997

Name: Michael LaFaver
I'm doing research into the history of the LAFAVER Family. I've noticed some members in the Macon, Missouri area and the Pollock and St. Louis areas as well. Wondering if anyone is doing research and very interested in a possible connection to my branch located in the Lehigh Valley and Berks County areas of Pennsylvania. Cheers! Mike LaFaver

Date: 20 May 1997

Name: Jerilyn Lillard
WAMPLER, George Christian born 1797 in Wythe Co. VA married Mary (Polly) WETZEL 15 Jun 1815 in Wythe Co. Moved to Sullivan Co. 1869 and George Wampler died 1874 and is buried in Knifong Cemetery along with Polly who died 1884. Would like to correspond with anyone researching this family as my ggggggrandfather was Peter WETZEL from Wythe Co. VA. I will share my information.

Date: 14 May 1997

Name: Toni B. Rodgers
Francis A. "Frank" Blain/Blaine II, b. ca 1852 Meigs Co., OH, married (2) Mrs. Sarah E. Harris in Sullivan Co., MO in 1899. He is my great-grandfather. Did he and Sarah have a family? What happened to them? Any help greatly appreciated.

Date: 12 May 1997

Name: Allen Gray
Seeking information regarding William STUTTLER and his wife, Minnie Gray STUTTLER (1877? - ). William STUTTLER is reported to have been a Congregational minister who lived at Boynton, Sullivan Co., Missouri.

Date: 9 May 1997

Name: Kay Phillips
I am looking death info on Vincent Glass REDDING, b. 1805 in KY. Married his third wife Nancy Ann GRIFFITH in Sullivan County, MO on Feb. 22, 1856. He was the father of fifteen children.The last six children were born to his wife Nancy Ann. They are: Milliard, b. 1857, Alfred C., b. 1859, Larno??B., b. 1860, Leanna, b. 1865, Albert, b. 1867, and Margaret S., b. 1869. The family was living in Newtonia, Newton county, MO in 1870. I have much info to share.
Kay Phillips mkphill@dmci.net

Date: 21 April 1997

Name: Bob Grant
Looking for information on Daniel M. Miller b.11 Sep 1838,OH. [s/o of George Miller and Cathrine Barger/Buger of Coshocton Co., Ohio]. d. 2 Nov 1910, Abesville, Stone, Missouri. His first marriage was to Mary Jane Rhodes on 7 Sep 1859 in Coshocton Co., Ohio; Second marriage was to Lucy Orlena Black on 18 Jul 1895 in Carthage, Jasper, Missouri. Also several of Daniel M. Miller's siblings were located in and or were married in Sullivan Co. Any information will be greatly appreciated; Please E-Mail to ReGrantc73@AOL.COM

Date: 21 April 1997

Name: Shirley Combs
I am seeking information on John Harr Boice/Boyce of Sullivan Co. He married Mariah Dixon (2nd) daughter of William Dixon and Permelia Bradshaw Dixon. They had William Emmet born 13 Nov. 1874 in Lemonsville. He married Addie Frazier 7 June 1894 in Unionville, Putnam Co.

Addie had a Daughter Olga, She married a Lewis Reed, We have lost track of this family. Does anyone know what happened to the Reeds of Sulliva Co. Mo? Any help on the Boyce, Frazier, Reed families please contact me.

Date: 16 April 1997

Name: John T. Branaman
My husbands great grandparents were James Andrew Branaman and Nancy Ann Heriford Branaman. James Andrew died January 10, 1922, in Green City, Missouri and is buried in the Green City Cemetery. Nancy died March 29, 1929 in Green City, Missouri and is also buried in the Green City Cemetery. They were the parents of:

We believe James was the son of a Davis C. Branaman and Cynthia Brady, married August 18, 1838 in Augusta County Virginia. If anyone has information on any of the names mentioned above we would appreciate your assistance.
Thanks. Mary Sue

Date: 16 April 1997

Name: Mike La Favre
I'm searching for any info on the Lafaver-Lafavers family that lived in Sullivan Co. Daniel Lafavers and his wife Elener Vandeventer moved from Morgan Co.,INDIANA to Sullivan Co. in 1850.Daniel was a Methodist minister.

His nephew Isaac J Lafaver and wife Diantha moved from Morgan Co.,INDIANA to Sullivan Co. in 1876. The family tradition says that Isaac was the wagon master for the wagon train that brought his family to Missouri. I have copies of several letters that Isaac's dad wrote to his son and daughter in-law which contain a lot of family history.

Date: 16 April 1997

Name: Elizabeth Emberton Bailey
I would like to communicate with anyone connected to the EMBERTON family of Sullivan Co., MO. Descendants of:
Thomas EMBERTON b 1803/4, Sullivan Co., TN; d. Dec 14, 1874, Sullivan Co., MO. Married to Charity HAMMOND/WORLEY? Children:

Have information to share on this EMBERTON line.

Elizabeth Emberton Bailey eebailey@ionet.net

Date: 9 April 1997

Name: DebbyRex
Looking for information on Silas Peters and Anna Powell. Silas and Ann were married in Sullivan County 21 Feb 1839, they had 12 children including my great great grandfather John Wesley Peters b. 24 Oct 1842 he married Sarah Ann Campbell. After Ann died Silas married Catherine Jane Weston 4 Sep 1862 in Spencer County and they had 10 more children! Silas was born 26 Jan 1817 in Tennessee and Anna was born 15 May 1821 near Levington, Lafayette, MO. Hope this sounds familiar to someone, I would love to exchange information.

Date: 8 April 1997

Name: Shirley Combs
Is any one researching the Archibald Frazier family of Jackson Corners? He was born in 1847. His father was Thomas W. Frazier. His mother was Mary McNeese. Any info will be most welcome. I will share info and photos.

Also seeking info on Arch's wife Alcinda Miller. b 1849 in Iowa. Her parents were George W. Miller and Margaret Weaver. Please share any info on the Miller and Weaver and McNeese families.

Date: 7 April 1997

Name: Julie Mathews
I am seeking information about the PETERSON family. William Bennett PETERSON (1794-1873) came to Sullivan Co., MO in about 1868 with his son Hanson Miles PETERSON (1832-1911). They came from Lewis County, (W)V. Another of William's sons, Jesse Lawrence PETERSON (1819-1909), made the trip to Missouri with his family in the early 1870s. All are buried in the Lindley Cemetery. I would especially like to find a photograph of William, Hanson, or Jesse. Hanson was County Commissioner of Schools for Sullivan Co. during the 1880s. He was a professor of mathematics at Humphreys College during the 1892-1893 school year. I would like to hear from anyone who might have information about this family and I'd be happy to share what I have.

Date: 4 April 1997

Name: Paula Yount
I am searching for information on Martha J. ALLRED (ALRED) who married Eli Morris of Linn Co. MO about the year 1856 or 1857. Eli Morris resided in Baker Twp, Linn Co. MO.. but the first child born to Eli and Martha was Emily Jane Morris (b. 14 June 1858) in Sullivan Co. I have not been able to locate Martha's parents, or her marriage date to Eli Morris. It does not appear to be in Linn County (never have found it). Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Paula Yount hockeymom@computerland.net

Date: 2 April 1997

Name: Nancy Marsh
I am looking for info on my grandfather which I know hardly nothing about except his name, birth & death info from the SS CD index. He left the family when my mother was real young. His name is Horatio WILSON, born 1894, died Jul 1971 and last known address was Milan, Mo. (Sullivan Co.)
I would be interested in anything you could find and wonder if there might be a obit? If you don't have a way to do this, perhaps you can give me name or address of a library in Sullivan Co. that could help me. Am interested in his family or anything. Will pay for copies. Thanks.

Nancy Marsh
238 Sailfish
Corpus Christi, Tx. 78418 or e-mail me: (Iowacamper@aol.com)

Date: 24 March 1997

Name: Julie Mathews
I am looking for information about the PETERSON family. My GGGgrandfather William Bennett PETERSON came to Missouri from Lewis Co., WV in 1868 with his son Hanson Miles PETERSON. William B. PETERSON died in Taylor township, Sullivan Co., MO 25 Sept 1873 and is buried in the Lindley Cemetery. My GGgrandfather Jesse Lawrence PETERSON (1819-1909)moved to Missouri from Lewis Co., WV in the early 1870s. He and his wife Martha Ann ANDERSON PETERSON (1831-1901) are both buried in the Lindley Cemetery. I would like to hear from anyone who might be related to or have information about this family. I would especially like to have a photograph of Jesse L. PETERSON, William B. PETERSON, or Hanson M. PETERSON if anyone knows of the existence of one.

Hoping to hear from someone. Julie mathews@ponyexpress.net

Date: 21 March 1997

Name: Donna Carpenter
Looking for info on Linhart and Dell families of Sullivan Co MO. Does anyone have info on Dell Cemetery? Adam R. Linhart son of Adam and Elizabeth Brown Linhart married Princess Ellen Dell daughter of John Dell and Elizabeth Paine in 1866. When did John Dell die? I lost him after the 1880 census.

Date: 17 March 1997

Name: Clint Hart
Am new to list. Seeking information about the HART and STRALEY families who lived in Sullivan Co., MO during the period 1866 to about 1900.
James A. HART and wife Eliza Jane moved family from Greenbrier Co., WV to Sullivan Co., MO about 1866. James died before 1874. They had seven children: Mary, John Spotts, Lucy, Annie Virginia, William, Charles Silas, and Sally.
My grandfather Charles Silas married Martha Elizabeth "Lizzie" STRALEY on 22 Feb 1880. Any information appreciated but would especially like to find parents of James A. HART and Martha Elizabeth STRALEY. Thanks in advance.

Clint Hart, Rocky River, OH clinthart@worldnet.att.net

Date: 6 March 1997

Name: Shari Martin Menard
I pray you can help me. My father, now 80 and in failing health, never wanted to know until recently about his family origins. He has asked me to help him find whatever we can of his family origin before he dies.

My father did not know he was adopted until he was 25 years of age. While raised, his parents never kept in touch with family, so he has no knowledge or recollection of anyone other than the following:

Three weeks after he was born he was given by his mother to a cousin (Michael J. Martin of Milan, Missouri who was married to Gertrude Weyand). They raised my father under the name "Connett Sebastian MARTIN". The Martin's did not legally adopt my father until 5/7/1941. Milan is in Sullivan County.

My father's birth record was as follows:

Birth Name: Conrad Baby SMITH
Time of Birth: 5/20/16 at 2:30am
Place of Birth: Ensworth Hospital, St. Joseph, Missouri
Mother: Margaret (Maggie) Smith

In April or May of 1941, she was age 63, and living with her sister (name unknown) who was married to a King (a man who had one arm and worked for the Burlington Railroad out of St. Joseph).

My father was raised by his cousin Michael James Martin who had a brother William and three sisters; Catherine, Ann, Marie. One of the sisters was married to a Michael Laughlin who lived in Missouri (possibly Milan or St. Joseph). My father was raised at 215 Pearl St in Milan, Missouri.

Any information you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Shari Martin Menard

Date: 4 March 1997

Name: Nancy Marsh
Looking for any info on Horatio WILSON, Milan, Mo. He was b 1894, d 1971 and last known address was Milan, Mo. Anyone know anything about this person or family?

Date: 26 February 1997

Name: Lora Eccles
Searching for Madison WHITE who was born 1 May 1820 Milan, Sullivan County. He married Eliza ABBOTT 3 July 1845. She was born 17 July 1827. Where? Does anyone know about her father, William ABBOTT and her mother, Hester Ann REED? Any information much appreciated.

Date: 13 February 1997

Name: Marian Smith
Researching a descendent of John William FERRELL, Jr. (born Feb. 1869, probably Sullivan County), and Mary Hattie OWINGS (born June 1875 at Milan, Sullivan County) married July 4, 1893.

Will welcome and information about the 1) FERRELLS: John William Jr.'s parents reportedly were John William FERRELL (born Aug 1831, PA) and Sarah A. Young (born Nov. 1841, Iowa); and 2) OWINGS: Mary's parents were Samuel OWINGS (born Feb 14, IN) and Nancy BRENARD (born Jan. 24, 1846, MO), who married in Sullivan County on Sept. 10, 1863.

Finally, would anyone know the cemetery where Samuel OWINGS parents, William H. OWINGS and Mary GRAY Owings are buried? They are said to have died on Aug. 24, 1879, and May 2, 1873, respectively, at Greencastle, Missouri.

Date: 13 February 1997

Name: Jessica Wilkinson
I'm looking for information about the following people:
William A. SMITH b. October 27, 1835 in Kentucky married Charity A. WEAVER b. June 06, 1836 in Grayson Co, Virginia. The marriage took place on December 17, 1857 in Sullivan Co, Missouri. They had a daughter, Mary Ellen SMITH, b. January 06, 1863 in Sullivan Co, Missouri. Mary Ellen married Frederick Peter KRICK. Thanks.

Date: 12 February 1997

Name: Tom Wilbur
Several children of William Watson and Mary Olive (Hodges) BUCKNER and James Murphy and (1) Permelia (Hawkins) and (2) Melvina Frances (Bumgardner) BUCKNER went from Kentucky to Livingston and Sullivan Counties and near. Will share info.
Tom Wilbur, 1784 Mirageau Dr., Okemos, MI 48864

Date: 11 February 1997

Name:Patricia McClure
Researching William Fuston HARDING who died 1914 at Humphreys, Sullivan Co., MO, married to Julia Ann CRAWFORD who died 1925 at Humphreys.

Date: 11 February 1997

Name: Patricia McClure
Researching the following families: Martha Melvina PRATHER born 1832 at Humphreys, Sullivan Co., MO, and married there to Conrad Washington GLAZE who also died at Humphreys in 1899. Their daughter Annie Elizabeth GLAZE born at Humphreys in 1875.

Date: 10 February 1997

Name: Bob Penland
Researching descendants of Lewis Harding SPRINGER (1807-1886) who came to Sullivan Co. from McDonough Co., IL in ca 1856. Associated family names are JONES, GILWORTH, LYLE, SEWARD, LEASE, MILAN, DOWNEN. Will exchange info. Have Lewis Springer traced to original 17th C. emigrant.

Date: 10 February 1997

Name: Richard Sergeant
I am studying the marriage of Joseph JOHNSON to Nancy Jane MEEKS, Nov. 9, 1862, Sullivan County, Missouri. I believe the woman in this marriage is the second wife of my great great grandfather, Bryan Manker of Pike County, Illinois. I would like to find out who her parents were as well as her first husband's.

Date: 27 January 1997

Name: Kim Miller Signoret
My g-grandfather was William Henry HARRELSON (b.1895, d.1927), gg-grandfather Lee Harrelson (b.?, d.1929) and ggg-grandfather Hawkins Peck Harrelson (b.1819 TN, d.1900 Sullivan Cty, MO). Hawkins settled in this area of Missouri shortly after 1830, he arrived with his mother and sister Hazeal. If you have any information about the HARRELSON family or are related, please e-mail me. Thank you!

Also, I'm looking for information on Pennville and the ROUSE family. My g-grandmother Dennie Rouse Harrelson (wife of William Henry Harrelson, b.1900 and living!!) was born on the Rouse Homestead in Pennville, as was my grandmother Reta Mae Harrelson Hammill. They moved to Cedar Rapids where William Henry died of a burst appendix at the age of 32. I would very much appreciate any information on the ROUSE family. Thank you!

Date: 24 January 1997

Name: Mary Heuerman Lusk
Searching for information on James Oliver GREENSTREET, b. Sept 23, 1871 in Milan, Sullivan Co. Missouri. Also his brother Sherman William GREENSTREET, b. May 28, 1866. Believed they moved on to Sedalia. Any records of GREENSTREET, LARIMORE, HAMMOCK, HEUERMAN also appreciated.

Date: 24 January 1997

Name: Becky Adkins
Matthew McCRACKEN (b 1854 in PA), moved to Sullivan County to live with uncle, Matthew BROWN, after the death of his father in the Civil War. It is unknown whether or not he had siblings, or if his mother accompanied him to Sullivan Co. Julia Ann STONE, (b 1856, Sullivan Co., MO) was the daughter of Martin STONE, (b1822 in Russell Co., VA; d 1882 Sullivan Co., MO). I am unable to determine whether the name "Chaney" is first or last name of Martin STONE's wife. Other children children of Martin STONE--all born in Sullivan Co.: Elizabeth b 1846; Sara Catherine b 1849; Martha Jane b 1852; Mary Susan b 1854; John E. 1859; Louiza Laura b 1861, and Marion C (male) b 1864. Matthew McCRACKEN and Julia Ann STONE had 12 children. Unsure whether or not 1-6 were born in Sullivan Co. Children 7-12 were born in Trenton, Grundy Co. The only birth date I have on the McCRACKEN children is for child #7, Clarence Matthew, b 1887 in Trenton, Grundy Co. Any information appreciated.
Thanks.

Date: 14 January 1997

Name: Earlene Napoleon Smith
Looking for the death of George Washington CAMPBELL. Died 25/26 Dec 1878, Sullivan Co. Mo. Family story: George was hitching up horses to head home after spending holiday with family (?). George and family (wife is Mary Elma Lofland) lived in Iowa. Do not have death cert, obit or know where he is buried. Thanks for any help or hints.

Earlene Napoleon Smith earlene@lightspeed.net

Date: 14 January 1997

Name: Larry Flesher
Searching for any information on any individual with FLESHER surname, whether related or not. Specifically looking for Andrew Lewis FLESHER who moved to Sullivan County in 1886 from West Virginia, then moved to Texas in 1900 with his wife, Henrietta (SOMERVILLE) FLESHER.

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