Jefferson County, MO

Posted Queries for June 1998



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MAURATH, MORT posted by John L. Maurath on Monday, June 1, 1998

Is it possible for anyone to tell me how many towns along Hwy.21 in Jefferson County had printed newspapers in the year 1934? And, are these archived anywhere in any historical depository or elsewhere, that I can access? My Great-unlce, Leo George MAURATH and his friend "Buss" MORT, were travelling from one party to another, late on the night of Friday, November 9, 1934, or that Saturday. They had been drinking, and Leo (who was driving his '29 Roadster with rumble seat), tried to make a sharp turn which he had missed, and rolled the car. Buss was thrown clear, and Leo was crushed under the car and died one week later in City Hospital in St.Louis. This accident happened somewhere along Hwy.21 in Jefferson County, and I'm trying to find out where it happened, and a newspaper account of the incident. Any info or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Please respond to conlaeth@juno.com Thank you so much!

RESA, TAYLOR, VIA posted by Shirley Tharrett on Monday, June 1, 1998

I am just starting my search for my mothers side . Her grandmother was Vergie Resa, Her grandfather was Smith Taylor, they lived in Clarence MO., had two daughters Loma Pearl and Bertha Maye. Bertha Maye married Grover Via , they had one daughter (my mother) Margery Louise born 1917 . They moved to Cleveland OK Bertha and Grover divorced . If you have any info please help

HOLLAND, MINCHER, SANSOUCI, SANSOUCIE, SANSSOUCI, SANSSOUCIE posted by Ray Sansouci on Monday, June 1, 1998

Any Info On The Above Names Would Be Greatly Appreciated Thank You

DASHNER, MCMURTRY posted by Karen Fraley on Monday, June 1, 1998

My great-grandfather, Clarence Michael Dashner married Martha E. McMurtry. I need any information available about either of them. Martha was born in Missouri in 1856 to William McMurtry and ??. She died in Pt. Pleasant, West Virignia in 1924.

STRANGE posted by Linda Strange Kielbowicz on Monday, June 1, 1998

Looking for family members of George Washington STRANGE, b. 7/21/1851 in Buckner, Jefferson Co, MO. His children were Effie, Myrtle, Hattie, George, Maude, John, Marvin, Ella, Zelma, Nancy and Omer.

BAKER, HUGHES posted by Vicki Faciane on Monday, June 1, 1998

I am looking for the parents, sibs, etc. of Letitia (Luticia?) BAKER, b. August 2, 1826 near DeSoto, Jefferson Co., MO. She married Washington HUGHES of Franklin Co., MO in 1847.

ANDERSON, HUDDLESTON, SHOULTS posted by Jim Zielinski on Monday, June 1, 1998

Jim Zielinski** 460 Oakland Road** Madison, AL 35758** zielinskij@edaw.com** (205) 430-5560 - work

BARTH, BENDER, COCKRUM, EICHHAENDLER, EMS, HOHMAN, KOCH, KOHR, PRIESTER, SIETER, SPEER posted by Pat Hohman on Monday, June 1, 1998

I am researching the KOHR and PRIESTER families in Jefferson County, MO. Christina PRIESTER was born 20 Sep 1849 in Jefferson Co. and baptized 12 Feb 1850 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Her father was John PRIESTER (born abt 1802 in Germany); her mother Anna (Susanna?) SIETER(in). Her brothers and sisters included Mary, Mary Ann, Jacob, Angelina, Anton, and Louis. How were they related to the other PRIESTERs in the county - George, Baptista, John, Ernestine? Was Charles PRIESTER related to them? I have seen this family listed with Melinda as the mother. Is this the same family or a different family? Henry KOHR was born in St. Louis Co. 12 Feb. 1854 to Jacob KOHR and Barbara EICHHAENDLER. Jacob is on the 1860 census but not in 1870. The 1870 census show him as an aprentice to his uncle Henry (Heinrich) KOHR a blacksmith. Two of Jacob's other sons are also in uncles' homes as wagonmakers or blacksmiths. Christina PRIESTER married Henry KOHR in 1873. They had seven children. Mary Anna (married John HOHMAN), George (married Lena EMS), Katherine Ida (married BARTH), Jacob (married Maggie ??), Barbara (married Louis KOCH), Elizabeth (married Fred BENDER) and Louisa (married first August SPEER and second Arthur B. COCKRUM). I have pictures of some of these children and wedding pictures of some that I am willing to copy for other researchers with family interests. Also have information on KOHRs in Germany.

WHITNEY posted by Jerry FORMAN on Monday, June 1, 1998

My great grandfather, Jonas WHITNEY, lived and died in the town of Hematite, Jefferson County, MO. His death occured on March 21, 1869 at the age of 64 years. I would like to find out more about the town of Hematite and then to find out where he is buried. If there were any local newspapers of the day that may have run an obituary, I would greatly appreciate obtaining a copy. All information is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Jerry Forman

WHITNEY posted by Jerry FORMAN on Monday, June 1, 1998

My great grandfather, Jonas WHITNEY, lived and died in the town of Hematite, Jefferson County, MO. His death occured on March 21, 1869 at the age of 64 years. I would like to find out more about the town of Hematite and then to find out where he is buried. If there were any local newspapers of the day that may have run an obituary, I would greatly appreciate obtaining a copy. All information is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Jerry Forman

GAMBLE, MCKEE, MINER, REID, WHITNEY posted by Linda Goodell on Monday, June 1, 1998

I am looking for the parentage of Lucinda or Lucianna WHITNEY, b pre 1796, possibly CT. She married John GAMBLE, Jr, ca 1813, Bradford Co., PA. John & Lucinda moved to Jefferson Co, MO ca 1825-1828. John GAMBLE, Jr., died 1828. Lucianna GAMBLE was a single woman with five children in the 1830 Jefferson Co., MO. She married Michael McKEE, Sr ca 1831 in Jefferson Co., they had two more children. Two of her children by her first marriage had unaccounted middle names of REID and MINER. Where did these names derive from? She died in Jefferson Co., MO Feb, 1846. Where are she and Michael McKEE, SR. buried? Any help in finding Lucinda WHITNEY's parentage would be appreciated. Thank you.

PRENZEL, STEWART posted by Dorothy Campbell on Monday, June 1, 1998

Conrad PRENZEL age 34, blacksmith is listed on 1900 Census living in Desota. Census also indicated was married 10 yrs I believe this to be marriage #1. Am looking for #2 marriage date of Conrad to Ida STEWART (between Feb 1900 and Feb 1902) and info regarding birth of daughter Grace in 1902. Would anyone be willing to do a lookup for the marriage date and any birth records for Grace PRENZEL? Please email BDCamp6900@aol.com with particulars. Thank you

BUCHER, GILDEMEISTER, MENG, MOLL posted by Ann Gildemeister Smith on Monday, June 1, 1998

I am looking for any information on German immigrants GILDEMEISTER: Friedrich, wife Auguste, children Carl, Gustav, Otto, August, Wilhelmine, Anna. Daughter Wilhelmine married Henry MENG; Anna married Henry MOLL of St. Louis. Gustav's wife was named Marguerite; August married Louise Dickel of Red Bud, IL. The family lived in Rock Township, Jefferson County in the 1870s.

KEMMONS posted by Nancy Pundsack on Monday, June 1, 1998

I am looking for any KEMMONS family members who lived in Jefferson Co. MO around 1884, in particular Lizzie Kemmons who married Frank A. Thomas and George Hugh Couchman. Please email.

COX, PRENTISS posted by Patricia A. Frazer on Monday, June 1, 1998

I am seeking information on my gg-grandmother and gg-grandfather. She was Abbie Louisa PRENTISS (born August 15, 1859 in DeSoto, MO and died May 10, 1951 in St. Louis, MO). She married Thomas Edward COX on December 23, 1885 in DeSoto, MO. Her parents were Samuel PRENTISS (b. April 29, 1811 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine - d. January 6, 1891 in DeSoto, MO) and Sarah M. MANESS (b. abt. 1832 in Hawkins Co., TN - d. Abt. 1877 in DeSoto, MO). Her first child, Edward Samuel COX (my great grandfather), was born in DeSoto, MO, on October 10, 1886 and died in St. Louis, MO, on December 25, 1941). All I know about my gg-grandfather is that his name was Thomas Edward COX and that he was born in Ohio (I don't know where). He died on April 6, 1897 in DeSoto, MO, of an "abscess" at the age of 40. I am looking for any information on him and parents/siblings. Any help would be appreciated and I am willing to share any information I have. Thanks!

JOHNSON, YATES posted by Sandra Mackley on Monday, June 1, 1998

George W.JOHNSON, b.12-8-1811,d.11-12-1871,believed to be buried in Maness Cemetary Fletcher area. Wife was Melissa- don't know her maiden name. A son was William Andrew JOHNSON born in Washington County in 1836-he married Amanda Margaret YATES 12-31-1856. Found them in Washington Co 1860 census, Amanda believed to be buried in Jefferson Co. over looking Big River. My grandfather Calvin Caleb or King JOHNSON was born in 1863 in Washington Co. The JOHNSON's from Richwoods to Fletcher seem to be related. Any info appreciated.

MCGINTY posted by Becky Millinger on Monday, June 1, 1998

I am searching for information about birth and death of JOHN WILLIAMS and MARY MCGINTY WILLIAMS who were reported to have moved to Jefferson County after the birth of their son, JAMES ALEXANDER WILLIAMS, b. 3 Dec, 1873. James died in DeSoto, Missouri in 1952. Please e-mail me.

BROCK, OWENS, PIERCE posted by Otto K. Land on Monday, June 1, 1998

need information on (unknown first name) OWEN. Married Emma BROCK b. 9/3/1891 in St Clair County, Missouri d. 12/15/1959 buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Salem, Dent County Missouri. Owen and Emma where divorced, date unknown. Willing to share information. Contact at 2950 Cashew Court, Fairfield, CA 94533-1473 or e-mail at NLand75042@aol.com

DOWNING, WASHBURN posted by Vicki Suntrup on Monday, June 1, 1998

Looking for ancestors of James WASHBURN, supposedly a native of Georgia, settled in Missouri 1810. Son was William H. WASHBURN who married Malinda C. DOWNING. Were there other children besides William H.? Who did the father, James, marry? Where in Georgia was he from? Who was the immigrant WASHBURN?

CEASON, FITZGERALD posted by Laurie Lane on Monday, June 1, 1998

I am searching for the PITZNER family ancestors. They lived in St Louis in 1880, they are on the census. I have a marriage record of Henry PITZNER(PITZ) and Elizabeth Davis for 1874, so they were there then. The family moved to WI, but one daughter either stayed or came back and married Harry Fitzgerald. Her name was Alma PITZNER. It is in family legend that another brother moved back also, but not sure of his name. Any help on this PITZNER name, or if some- one can give me a clue as what or how to search next.

WHITWORTH, WRIGHT posted by Robert Radney on Monday, June 1, 1998

I am searching the ancesters of Hiram WRIGHT b.1807 in Ky. He married Sarah WHITWORTH B.1835 in Mo. Hiram died 1869 in Jeff. Co. Mo. I would appreciate any help with Hiram's ancesters. Robert Radney, McKinney, Texas

ROULET posted by Daniel de Roulet on Monday, June 1, 1998

I'm looking for information on Alfred or Paul ROULET (possibly de Roulet). The de Roulets moved to Illinois in the early 1900's from Jefferson County. Thanks much.

CAMPBELL, COX, MANESS, PRENTISS, THOMPSON, WILLIAMS posted by Patricia A. Frazer on Monday, June 1, 1998

Update to April 7th Query. I am looking for any information on the following families who lived in DeSoto, Jefferson County, MO in the mid- to late-1800s. - Samuel PRENTISS was born April 29, 1811 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, died January 18, 1891 in DeSoto, Jefferson County, MO). He married Sarah M. MANESS on June 15, 1854 (age 39 in 1870 according to the 1870 census). I believe this could have been Samuel's second marriage because he has a son that was supposedly born in 1849 in DeSoto that lists he and Sarah MANESS as his parents; but, supposedly Samuel didn't arrive in DeSoto until 1854. Would also like any additional information on Sarah MANESS and her family. Samuel's oldest son (from that possible previous marriage) was Lewis Smith PRENTISS. Lewis was born December 6, 1849 in DeSoto, MO(need proof) and died in Seattle, King, Washington, on April 17, 1936. Lewis married Jessie Gertrude CAMPBELL on October 1, 1871 (need proof) in DeSoto, MO. Lewis "works on rail road" according to 1870 census. Need any information on Jessie CAMPBELL. Sarah and Samuel then had following children: - Samuel Stearns PRENTISS was born August 6, 1855 in DeSoto, MO (need proof) and died in Kansas City, MO on July 9, 1930. On December 28, 1877 he married Lucy Jane THOMPSON in DeSoto, MO (need proof). Need any information on Lucy THOMPSON or Samuel PRENTISS. - Abbie Louisa PRENTISS was born August 15, 1859 in DeSoto, MO (need proof) and died May 10, 1951 in St. Louis, MO. She married Thomas Edward COX on December 23, 1885 in DeSoto, MO. I need any information on Thomas E. COX. He was from Ohio and died on April 6, 1897 in DeSoto, MO. (Need proof of death and burial place - funeral record says buried at DeSoto City Cemetery, but they do not have a record of the burial.) - Anna May PRENTISS (she was known as May) was born May 6, 1864 in DeSoto, MO (need proof) and died April 16, 1953 in St. Louis, MO. She married Edward Baily WILLIAMS on September 24, 1891 (need proof) in DeSoto, MO. Need any information on Anna May PRENTISS and Edward Baily WILLIAMS. - There were also two other children: George PRENTISS was born in about 1866 and died on December 17, 1884 of "fits" at the age of 18 and another daughter, Minna Janet PRENTISS, born on January 27, 1869 in DeSoto ("given away" by her father after mother's death at the age of six to her uncle, George Lewis PRENTISS of Dorset, VT and his wife Elizabeth Payson PRENTISS, both authors and very involved in the church) and died in Carmel, Monterey, California, at the age of 89 on August 21, 1958, and had never married. She remained estranged from her family. She ran a "mercantile shop" in Carmel called "The Cinderella Shop" for 38 years.

KYLE posted by Robert Joseph Kyle on Monday, June 1, 1998

My father was born in De Soto, Mo. on 1/22/08. His father was Charles Kyle, also born in De Soto. I'm looking for information on Charles Kyle's father.(I believe Charles married a Jane Norris.) Some members of my family believe it might be Thomas. Do you have any information on a Thomas Kyle in De Soto in the mid to late 1800's?

GANNAWAY, STRANGE posted by Linda Strange Kielbowicz on Monday, June 1, 1998

Looking for family of Michael Wayne GANNAWAY, b. 7/29/1950 in Kansas City, Jefferson County, MO. Am researching my family name of STRANGE, of which he is a member.

LUBY posted by Linda Strange Kielbowicz on Monday, June 1, 1998

Am looking for family members of Elinor Grace LUBY, b. Aug. 21, 1914, in MA, d. May 1981, in Kansas City, Jefferson Co., MO.

BOLAND posted by William M. Boland on Monday, June 1, 1998

I have aunts and uncles born in Jefferson County, but they are listed as having been born in Jarvis, Missouri. Where was Jarvis, Mo.? My family lived in Festus.

COONCE, KOONCE, NICHOLS, PRICE posted by Donna Feagans on Monday, June 1, 1998

Looking for information on Elias PRICE who lived in Jefferson County, MO. He married Margaret NICHOlS in 1839. Children: Susan born 1840, James born 1842 and Elias Joseph born 1845. Elias Joseph PRICE married Ellen KOONCE or COONCE in Jefferson County in 1874. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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