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William S. Bates January 3, 2004
I am trying to located the burial site of Martha (Mattie) Demby, died 4-21-1888 and is buried in Liberal, Mo.

Betty McCafferty January 4, 2004
I am also looking for Henry GRIESE who married Charlotte TIESMEIER in 1857, Nov. 17. One of their sons moved back to Moberly from St. Lous, MO. I believed he worked for the railroad company. I do not know the name of the company. Oh, Louis COURRIER may have a prison record, not sure but the story goes that he shot a man in a card game and had to do some time. This had to be 1880's maybe. He was married to Jusrusha (Gertude) (Hammack) COURRIER. They had five childen. Louise, Viola, Benjamin James, Myrtle, and Bertha COURRIER. Bertha was my great grandmother. She died a tragic death in 1927 when my mom was only seven. Bertha married a Clement Clarke and divorced him after WWI. She remarried some man named Henry Welty who left her and my mom in the 1920's. This was the reason my great grandmother suffered so much pain. Henry Welty resided in Texas after he left my great grandmother without telling her. Well any info would be appreciated on Louis L Courrier (his fathers name was James) and Henry GRIESE. PS Jusrusha, Louis, and Bertha are buried in Fetus, MO. thank you so much.

George Walters January 31, 2004
I am looking for information about the WALTERS family of Lamar. Willard Oscar WALTERS was a mail carrier in the area during the early 20^th century. I have found two of his children – Paul E., who was a manager at a lumberyard in Lamar, and Arthur W., who moved to Pocatello, ID, and was a postal clerk. The others are still a mystery to me. Can you help me find them?

They probably married locally – is there a listing somewhere online of marriages in the area? Also, I am looking for Victor A., b. Jun 1892. I am guessing he may have been a WW 1 casualty, but can’t find an online resource that will help me confirm that. Any help you could provide would be most appreciated.

Betty Sumner Barrett February 6, 2004
C. R. Taylor, Photographer

I have a photograph of an unknown family (possibly Steward) that I believe was taken sometime between 1860 and 1900. The drymount around it identifies the photographer as C. R. Taylor, North Side, Opposite Court House, Lamar, MO. Can anyone tell me the years that Mr. Taylor operated his business in Lamar? This may help to identify the photograph.

Julia Cornell February 8, 2004
I am trying to obtain information on James CROSS who lived with his wife Julia Anne REBADEW CROSS on November 11, 1872. Thank you

Carole February 26, 2004
I am looking for some information on my Grandfather and his father. Charles (Charlie) CLANTON b Nov. 19, 1874 Barton Co. Mo. I believe Newton township. His father Thomas CLANTON d approx. 1886. mother of Chas. Hannah Price d April 1914.

David McLallen March 11, 2004
I believe that my mother was born in Barton County, but I have not been able to locate any information prior to her family's move to Colorado during the Depression.

My mother's name was Vinetta Mae HOOVER - she had four sisters - Florence (who died as a teenager,) Lila, Nancy and Vivian and one brother - Pleasant.

Her parents were Johnny Arthur HOOVER and Gracie Pearl Ramsey. I do not know where either was born. Any help that anyone can give would be gratefully accepted.

Bre DeMarce March 11, 2004
I would like to add the Surname of CRABAUGH to the Barton County Surname list. Charles and Hannah Standlee CRABAUGH were living in Barton County, Central Township in 1880 with their daughter-in-law Sarah Fewell CRABAUGH and her children Margaret CRABAUGH Brooks (husband William Brooks and daughter Delray Brooks ),George CRABAUGH and William CRABAUGH next door. I don't know how long they lived in this area and am hoping someone can shed some light on their lives there. William CRABAUGH was my great grandfather.

Nola Rogers March 10, 2004
Please know that the Sons of William followed him to Missouri, Charles returned to Licking County Ohio, and remained until his death, All of the other Sons remained in Missouri until their deaths, All of the daughters of William Hull remained in Licking County Ohio until their deaths. his daughter Lucy Frances Varner is my G G Grandmother.

Janell Keuler April 12, 2004
My g. grandfather, Samuel Malloy and his wife, Roselle POTTER (unsure of this maiden name) according to the 1880 Federal Census was living in Barton County, MO on Jun 1st 1880 along with their two children, Albert and Emma Jane (my grandmother).

Carole April 13, 2004
Dr. John W. WADE (spouse Anna Willie WADE) who was one of the founding members of the Lamar Lodge No. 292 of the Masons, 1868. He came to Lamar with George G. Cunningham who was the owner of a drug store. Seeking information on John. Also information on his wife Anna (Willie) WADE.

SABIN, FAST

Jim Sabin April 21, 2004
James Murray SABIN and his family moved to Lamar, Barton Co., about 1870. James died in Lamar 18 Oct 1873, and all of the family, except daughter Mary, returned to Chenango Co., NY. Mary SABIN married Myron Fast, the son of John Day Fast and Hannah Robbins Day, in the early 1870s. Mary died in the late 1870s. Believe the marriage and her death occurred in Lamar. Would be glad to share SABIN and FAST info with anyone who is interested.

Frank Lane July 19, 2004
Looking for any information about a Dr. Chester Frank BROWN who had a practice in Lamar in the late 1980's and early 1900's. He died 20 Dec. 1911 and is buried in Lake Cemetery.
He was married to Nancy Amelia Jane Brown and had two daughters, Grace and Maude.
I believe Grace married twice to a JEWELL and to a SMITH. Maude married Joe S. BEAMER of the College Hill Farm. Maude and Joe's daughter Nancy was born in 1914 in what is now the funeral home located on the main street through Lamar. I believe maybe Dr. Brown's practice was also there. I would like to know more about his practice and how long he was in Lamar.

Frank Lane July 19, 2004
In the obituaries listed on the home page, the obituary for Col. D.A. Beamer refers to a "marvelous collection of oils and cuttings that has no duplication or equal in this part of the country is still stored away in the Lamar Opera block. Lamar should see to it that this collection is preserved," Apparently these samples were taken from oil rock in Barton County about 1909 on College HIll Farm owned by Col. Beamer. The obituary from the Lamar Democrat referred to these samples as "the most remarkable pyhsical record of the statified formation of this part of the country, ever assembled and classified.
I would like to know if any one knows anything about this collection or its whereabouts at this time. Col Beamer was my husbands great-grandfather and he would enjoy seeing this collection if is is still in existence. Thanks

Frank Lane July 19, 2004
Would like to make contact with any descendants of Shelby Jones family who lived in Lamar, Barton County area around late 1880s and early 1900s. I believe Mrs. Jones (Lana ?) was a sister of Emma Stewart the wife of D. A. Beamer of College Hill Farm. Emma died at a young age in 1889 leaving a baby boy Joe S. Beamer (my husbands grandfather). Apparently the Jones family helped care for the baby as his father traveled. We have several pictures of this Jones family. Lana and Emma were the daughters of Martin Lafayette Stewart and Octivia McFarland Stewart. If you are from this family or know someone who is, please, contact us. Thank you

Cindy Hugen August 24, 2004
I am looking for information on Mary Ann Johnson GAUSE THARP b. 1819 in Ohio d.1874 in Barton county, Mo. She was married to Enoch GAUSE in 1839 and had Lucretia, James, Esther and Martha. Then married to Samuel Tharp in 1845 and had Elizabeth, Cornelius, Daniel Webster, Josephine, Victor, Hartley and Dora (who married James Lee in Barton County)

Mary McMillan September 4, 2004
My great grandfather, Simeon Steven WILLIAMS, lived in Lamar, Barton County, from approximately 1902 until his death in 1936. He had a daughter Ruth, born in Logan County, OK in 1901to his first wife, Fanny West, who died in 1907. In 1911, SS married Ella Trace. Ruth and SS WILLIAMS can be located in the 1930 census, but after his death, I can not find Ruth, although according to my mother, she married a widowed farmer. I am trying to find information about Ruth, her marriage, and her presumed date of death. Thanks for any help.

Kay Julian September 5, 2004
I am looking for information on Jennie W. GASTON, born in Barton County, May,1869. She married William James ENDICOTT of Kentucky. They had a daughter, Bertha (Alberta) Myrtle ENDICOTT, born in 1895 in Fort Scott, Kansas. Jennie is my 2x great-grandmother.

Leezbak42@aol.com September 20, 2004
I am looking for Edward DWIRE/DWYER who moved there in 1856 with wife Catherine SPENCER where they had 8 children. He bought land there for $1.25 and acre. He's buried in Mapleton, Ks. Thanks

Eddy Hamilton September 28, 2004
I am looking for information on Anderson S. JONES who was living in Lamar in the 1860 census with wife Mandy Jane JONES, son George, and daughter, Martha.
Occupation on the census is prominent Physician . He would have been born about 1818 in Kentucky. I have been to Lamar to research and found that he was killed in 1869 in a bar room fight of which I have all the minutes to the court records. Nicholas Earp (Waytt's father) was the lawman then and was present when he was killed. Anderson had remarried by then to a lady named Edith and had at least one child by her. She had filled for divorce in 1868 but never had it finalized. She later married James Wardslow. I never found out what happen to Mandy Jane born 1827 in Kentucky , George born 1853 in Missouri or Martha born 1857 in Missouri. None of the court records mentioned them. My real need is to find this family because may great grand mother Amanda Jane Jones married in Grayson County ,Texas in 1879 to Ely Smith Gregory and so started my family. Story goes that she came to Te! xas as an orphan from Kansas City Missouri. She had told the story about her father Anderson Jones being killed in a fight over a voting issue. When you read the court case and newspaper articles this story matches. I am looking for any information to help me put this puzzle together and would love to exchange information with any interested party. Thanks in advance for your help.

SARGENT

Berlin September 30, 2004
Between 1880 and 1937, Sarah Margaret SARGENT lived with her husband, Charles Thomas SARGENT, on a farm outside of Nashville. It is told "Maggie" found a petrified root in a stream on their farm sometime during that time. The petrified root is in my families possession at this time, being brought to Illinois on her death by her son, Henry Harrison SARGENT.

I have tried to find out if there is known sources of petrified wood in the area of Nashville, MO or if it was brought by another source.

If anyone has any information or knowledge of this, I would like to know. I am sending it to school with my grand daughter for study in science.

Thank you.

THOMAS

Peggy Dick October 7, 2004
Perhaps someone in Barton Co MO could help me. I am looking for a THOMAS family who moved from Grant Co IN to Kansas, where I do not know. Virgil THOMAS Sr. died sometime in the 1960's; I found on Social Security Death Index a Virgil O. [Oliver?] THOMAS, born 22 Dec 1932, died 18 Aug 1989, last residence, LaMar, Barton Co. MO. This individual would be the correct age to be the son of Virgil Thomas, Sr. Virgil O's social security card was issued in Kansas. Thank you very much.

Ronald Prentice December 14, 2004
I am looking for any info concerning Carroll/Caswell Prentice and family that should be in Mineral Township, Barton Co. MO abt 1860. His wife is Rebecca, children Perlena, Hampton, Margaret, Levina, and Susan. They may have also been there in 1840s. I have found the family in Moniteau Co in 1850s and Barry Co in 1840s and 1880s. Any information would be appreciated. Web address www.prenticenet.com/home/prenticer

Sharolyn McCoy December 22, 2004
Josiah Burrows married Mahala Muser in Barton Co. MO in 1867. Looking for information on Josiah Burrows and family.

STACY, STACEY

Robyn Stacey December 31, 2004
Any info regarding these folks would be appreciated...greatly!!!

On the 1870 Lamar Township, Barton Co., Missouri census dated 18th August 1870, the family listed on page 6 lines 33-40 and then on the top of the next sheet lines 1-6 had real estate valued at $10, 500. I assume this is a large amount of land.

The family number in order of visitation on the census was 37. If possible, I am interested in this family farm: when it was established, when it no longer existed, who owned it, etc. I am most interested in the Stacy boys listed. If any history of this farm includes any other Stacys (such as the parents of the three listed here).