Daviess County, Missouri

Posted Queries for March 1999

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DIXON, HOVER, MCGARVIN, NICHOLS, STORY, WARD posted by Judy Bishop Storey on Monday, March 1, 1999: I would appreciate any info on these families. Parents, siblings, marriages, etc. Thanks.

HARL, HARRIS, RHEA, SNEED, WILHITE posted by Patrici White on Monday, March 1, 1999: My great, great grandmother was Eliza WILHTIE HARL HARRIS. She moved from Boone County, MO to Daviess County sometime between 1860 and 1870. She was the daughter of Stephen and Sarah ROWLAND WILHITE. She married Lewis H. Harl in 1836. This union produced three sons: Stephen, John, and William. John was my great grandfather. Lewis left with a group going to the gold rush and never returned. Eliza had his estate probated in 1851. She married William Overton Harris. Some sources list him as Overton G. Harris. This union begat Sarah (Sally) and Overton. Mr. Harris died sometime before 1860. Eliza and her family moved to Daviess County between 1860 and 1870. She died January 4, 1890 and is buried in the old Jordin Cemetary,Jackson Twp. I know John Harl married Louisa Mecca SNEED. A Seborn SNEED is in this family. I need to know if anyone has any info on the old Jordin Cemetary? Also, Sarah Overton married a John Rhea. Any children of this union? No one knows their place of burial. Any help on this? I'm interested in Also, need to know ANYTHING at all about Stephen, John, William HARL. I appreciate any and all help.

posted by Darrell Gilman on Saturday, March 6, 1999: I need help in locating information of Gilman City,DAVIESS County.Missouri. As my name is Gilman I have researched many towns and cities in the US. most are in our line. Thank You for your help

BUCKINGHAM, CASSIDAY, GLENN, MCCOLLISTER posted by Jeff Bird on Sunday, March 7, 1999: I am looking for info on William David BUCKINGHAM, married to Almira Matilda McCOLLISTER, married 1861 in Ohio. They moved to Daviess County in the 1860's. I am interested to correspond with descendants. Also interested if anyone has info on Warren Watson GLENN, married to Mary Dorothy BUCKINGHAM, married 1890 in Daviess County.

WILSON, WINSCOTT posted by John L. Winscott on Tuesday, March 9, 1999: Could someone tell me if the Harvey below, was ever married or a land owner? Also searching for information on (Drauthan or Donathan) Alexander WILSON who married Elizabeth Amelia WINSCOTT (that would be Harveys aunt). Harvey Newton WINSCOTT Sex: M Born: 26 Sep 1885 in Hamilton, MO Died: May 1965 in Lock Springs, MO Father: James Coffey WINSCOTT, b. 26 Mar 1844 Mother: Anna Mary Isabelle JAMES, b. 21 Oct 1850 in MO

WYNN posted by Edwina Price on Tuesday, March 9, 1999: Information regarding James Wynn & Sarah Muriah Buren married 1854, children are: Ben, John, Melvin, Elvira and Cary and possibly two more.

BURNS, ELLET, ELLIOTT, POE posted by CJ Nichols on Thursday, March 11, 1999: Looking for any information : John W. BURNS who married Mary ELLIOTT (ELLET) in Davies Co. on 25 Dec 1842. They had their first child in Dallas Texas in 1844 then were back in Missiour and specifically Davies Co again in 1852. After that we have lost them. Other family members that tie in would be an Isaac BURNS (perhaps father or older brother) and a brother Jeremiah BURNS. Mary had a sister named Susan that married a John POE.

HIGGINS, JONES, NETHERTON, YARBROUGH posted by Curtis on Saturday, March 13, 1999: Looking for the family Joseph JONES.(died: 18 March 1849 in Daviess Co.,MO) He was married to Milly YARBROUGH and had at least six children.(Only know two) 1) Mary Jane JONES was born Abt.1822 married to John NETHERTON( in Daviess Co.); 2)Emily Ann JONES (died: 20 March 1895 in Daviess Co.) married Milton HIGGINS. If you know of these families or are related, please e-mail me. Thank you.

MAST, WILLIAMS posted by Joy Rupe Pedrick on Saturday, March 13, 1999: Looking for my WILLIAMS family: Charles Lewis who married Clara MAST WILLIAMS probably born 1880's (not certain) who had these children: Carl, Lorene, Leta Frances, Mary, Charles and Bobby. Many thanks.

MORGAN, NETHERTON posted by Ed Smith on Saturday, March 13, 1999: Elizabeth MORGAN, widow of Daviess Co. Sheriff William MORGAN, is found in 1850 census in household of Moses NETHERTON and with children Jane MORGAN and Moses MORGAN. Can't find them after that. Where did they go? What happened to children?

MARTIN posted by Michael Cooley on Saturday, March 20, 1999: Seeking information concerning Hudson J. Martin, born in AlbemarleCo VA. Land Patent of 1854 indicates he bought land in Daviess County. Any information concerning him, or his descendants, will be greatly appreciated.

MERRIFIELD posted by Margaret Merrifield Self on Saturday, March 20, 1999: I am researching the MERRIFIELD families who lived in Daviess Co. beginning about 1870. William Rolla Merrifield b. abt 1816 in OH; married Elizabeth in IL; had three children: John Sam and Mary Ellen. Moved to Harrison/Daviess Co. abt 1870. Married Sarah Ann Mitchell17/6/1856; had three sons: Linval, James T. and Wm Rolla, Jr. Where are Wm Rolla and Sarah buried? Might be Oak Grove Cemetary, but can't find Oak Grove Cemetary in current cemetary listings. Does it have another name now?

MORGAN, WORTMAN posted by Connie McKinley on Thursday, March 25, 1999: Looking for information on Simeon Morgan. Lived in Daviess County sometime 1863 and on. B. 1834 in Tenn. M. Elizabeth Jane Ogle. Their 8 children were born in Daviess County, Mo. Any infor appreciated. Wortman: Milton L. Wortman - b. 3/13/1821. Married 2/11/1845 to Catharine Spender - b. 1822. 4 children. Parents of Milton = William Wortman - b. 2/19/1790 in N.C., d-3/29/1865 in Daviess Co., MO. Wife - Isabel (Abbey) - d. 5/12/1863 in Daviess Co., MO.

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