Yes, Ruthie, Ann and all the others, I can explain... FIRST I have NO LIST.!! I posted on the 3rd & 4th of April 2001, you may have received both days posting on Wednesday... I live in a Tourist town, so I am on my computer mostly at night... It is very hard to get on-line during the daytime... Especially with Spring Breaks... We have Spring Breakers here at the Beach from about February 10 until May 1, everyone now days have hand held computers, Laptops, Notebooks, even Cell Phones you can get your e-mail on. So we do not have enough lines on the North Coast... Sorry for the trouble that some of you had with my POSTING to a MAILING LIST... Yes, Alice I am using LARGE PRINT.!! I am SCREAMING MAD... Because when is it a CRIME to Post to a Mailing list. That is what they are for.!! ISN"T IT.??? You can always UNSUBSCRIBE... Or just HIT DELETE.!! Yes, ALICE, I am tired of all this crap, SO I WILL SCREAM IF I WANT TO...Alice is someone that wrote to me and told me (I am a beginner on the computer about 2 1/2 years at over the age of 60) that if I wrote in LARGE PRINT that mean't I was screaming in Computer Language... I did not know that until I was informed by her... It is not written in any How to Computer Books that I have... Now for the "EXPLANATION FOR POSTING TO VIRGINIA & MISSOURI" ------- The Grandparents / Great grandparents: Ambrose LeGrand F. Rucker, lll and Elizabeth R. Betsey McClure Rucker Both born in Bedford County, Virginia... Peter, John, Col. Ambrose L.F., Ambrose L.F., ll, all were from Virginia.. Ambrose L.F., lll & Thomas Levi and their Families on down to present time, were in MISSOURI, KANSAS, Oregon as well as Georgia, Kentucky,Tennessee, California, Oklahoma as well as many other States...etc..etc... The McCluer and the Hardy Families were also from Bedford County, Virginia...These are Betseys Parents... So, you see they are also Virginia RUCKERS... All Ruckers started out in VIRGINIA... You know the SHIPWRECK.!! I also posted to the MISSOURI LISTS... Because, that is where most of the younger Rucker's were born... I did not know, that mailing lists were not supposed to have DOCUMENTED Information Posted... All Rucker Researches know these names and what States Ruckers are in, so I did not think that I would have to write a book to list them all in, everytime I decide to POST something... Sorry for the inconvenience, that this caused... I will explain the situations in my next postings... " SHARING is CARING in OREGON " CARLA in OREGON [email protected] ===================== ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ruthie Anderson" <[email protected]> To: "C. & D. Leighton" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2001 11:01 PM Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Marriage Records -- Dora A. Rucker and Burton E. Fox - 1903 I am confused. I don't know if I am receiving messages from the wrong list, but all these Kansas Ruckers are on the VABEDFOR list to my mailbox. Can you explain? Ruthie : ----- Original Message ----- : From: "C. & D. Leighton" <[email protected]> : To: <[email protected]> : Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2001 12:07 AM : Subject: [VABEDFOR] Marriage Records -- Dora A. Rucker and Burton E. Fox - : 1903 __________________________________________ ----- Original Message ----- From: "C. & D. Leighton" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2001 11:55 PM Subject: Re: I only sent 7 Obits and 2 Marriages, so very sorry.!! Ann: I am very sorry, but I ONLY SENT 7 OBITS and 2 MARRIAGES.!! You must be on alot of mailing lists. Sorry, I really am... CARLA in OREGON [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2001 11:17 PM Subject: e-mails Carla, you have just sent me 7 more e-mails on top of the 26 that you sent earlier. PLEASE take me off your list....I do not appreciate this! Ann Dooley ==============================

SOPHIA JANE RUCKER: Born: 1878, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas Died: Los Angeles, California Burial: California Married: 14 January 1904 Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas EMMETT MCDONALD Born: 1873, Lawrence County, Kansas Died: Los Angeles, California Burial: California ___ MARRIAGE LICENSE: State of Kansas County of Bourbon To any person authorized by Law to perform the Marriage Ceremony, Greeting: You are hereby authorized to join in marriage Emett McDonald of Fort Scott, Kansas, aged 31 years and SOPHIA J. RUCKER of Fort Scott, aged 26 years, and of this license you will make due return to my office within thirty days. In testimony whereof, I, B. Hudson, Probate Judge of said County and State, have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said Probate Court, this 14th day of January A.D. 1904 B. Hudson, Probate Judge {{ seal }} ___ CERTIFICATE: I, Frank Lenig do hereby certify that I solemnized the marriage of EMMETT McDONALD and SOPHIA J. RUCKER at Fort Scott, Kansas on the fourteenth day of January A.D. 1904. ( address Lawrence, Kansas) Frank Lenig, Minister of the Gospel ___________________ CARLA in OREGON [email protected] ___________________

DORA A. RUCKER Born: 1883, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas Died: Kansas City, Kansas Buried: Kansas Married: 20 May 1903 Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas BURTON E. FOX Born: 1882, Independance, Kansas Died: Kansas City, Kansas. Buried: Kansas ___ MARRIAGE LICENSE State of Kansas County of Bourbon To any person authorized by law to perform the Marriage Ceremony, Greeting: You are hereby authorized to join in Marriage, BURTON E. FOX of Independence, Kansas, aged 21 years DORA A. RUCKER of Fort Scott, Kansas aged 20 years, and of this license you will make due return to my office within thirty days. In Testimony whereof, I, B. Hudson Probate Judge of said County and State, have hereunto signed my name and affixed the Seal of said Probate Court, this 17th day of May A.D. 1903 B. Hudson, Probate Judge {{ seal }} ___ CERTIFICATE I, Frank Lenig do hereby certify that I solemnized the marriage BURTON E. FOX and DORA A. RUCKER at Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas on the 20th day of May A.D. 1903. Frank Lenig, Minister of the Gospel __________________ CARLA in OREGON [email protected] __________________

CARRIE BELLE NUTZ RUCKER Wife of William Lee Rucker _______ THE FORT SCOTT, KANSAS, TRIBUNE -- MONITOR Monday Evening, December 31, 1828 MRS. W. LEE RUCKER, Died at 5 am, Resident for 57 years dies at Mercy Hospital, Was ill for two years. Member of Eastern Star and Women's Relief Corps -- Belonged to NUTZ FAMILY Mrs. Carrie Belle Nutz Rucker, wife of W. Lee Rucker, insurance agent of 13 S. Holbrook street, passed away at 5 o'clock this morning at Mercy Hospital, where she had been a patient since October 26th. Mrs. Rucker underwent an operation in 1926 for carcinob--since which time she has suffered severe illness at intervals. Her husband was constantly at her bedside and everything known in science was done to save her life. Mrs. Rucker displayed a cheerful spirit, and even hope, when chatting with friends and relatives. Her sickroom was filled with flowers that were greatly appreciated and during the holidays many kind courtesies were bestowed. Carrie Belle Nutz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard N. Nutz. Was born in Alton, Ill., March 14,1858, making her 70 years, eight months and seventeen days. Her mother, widowed came to Fort Scott in 1872 and reared a family of ?? sons and two daughters. Mrs. Rucker was the last of the brothers and sisters. The brothers were expert machinists connected with the Old Fort Scott Foundry. The deceased was thrice married, first to Jacob Smith, former Justice of the Peace and later to J.P. Miller, pioneer Banker, both deceased. On Christmas day, 1924, she was united in marriage to W.L. Rucker an old schoolmate. Then after many years renewed the friendship and became congential life companions. Mrs. Rucker was a good business woman, managing much real estate industriously. She was a home love and faithful, sincere friend, kindly in cases of sorrow or illness. She had an unfailing sense of humor which made her a merry associate. She joined Olive Chapter No. 13, O.E.S. April 4, 1893 and was active as an officer for many years. She also served as Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge. She kept her Membership in the Women's Relief Corps and in the Methodist Ladies Society. She will be sorely missed by those dear to her. Mrs. Rucker took an motherly interest in her niece, Miss Margaret Nutz nephews, Harold Nutz of the Tribune Office Leonard Nutz, Wichita Clarence Nutz, Pueblo, Colorado Everett Nutz, Liberty, Missouri Mr. and Mrs. Will Garrison of Joplin, Missouri nephew and neice and other of the late Theo. Nutz visited her also. Mrs. Charles Nutz of Topeka, was a sister-in-law, while Mrs. Ralph Richards is a niece. The body will lie in state at Konantz Mortuary until the Funeral. The services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock pm at the First Methodist Church, Conducted by the pastor, the Rev. H.J. Cockerill. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery in the family lot. Pallbearers will be: Upton Snider J.T. Beatty E.C. Bright Ralph Bright Cliff Crain C.R. Hughes. _______ TRIBUTE to MRS. RUCKER: THE FORT SCOTT, KANSAS TRIBUNE-MONITOR , Thursday, January 3, 1929 Sermon by Rev. H.J. Cockerill at rites yesterday -- Eastern Star Burial Services Among the many sorrowing friends and relatives, who attended the funeral of Mrs. Carrie Belle Rucker yesterday at 2:30 pm at the First Methodist Church were members of the W.R.C. with the colors, and members of Olive Chapter No. 13, O.E.S. whose officers gave the burial service. More About CARRIE BELLE NUTZ RUCKER: Burial: January 02, 1929 Evergreen Cemetery Bourbon County, Kansas ___________________ CARLA in OREGON [email protected] ___________________

Son of EFFIE MAY RUCKER Easter _______ LLOYD C. EASTER: OBITUARY: Lloyd C. Easter, 81, Wichita, died Saturday, December 4, 1993, Wichita. He was born June 6, 1912, at Fort Scott, Son of Charles Edward and EFFIE MAY RUCKER Easter. He married Arlene Noggle on March 5, at Iola. Survivors include his wife Sons: Larry Easter, Wichita Steven Easter, Cheney, Kansas Brother: Charles Edward Easter, Big Springs, Texas Sister: Dora Flood, ElDorado, Kansas Two grandchildren. Pastor Charles Barlett will conduct the services at 1:00 pm Tuesday at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Burial will be in Resthaven Gardens of Memory Garden of Freedom. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 2100 East Douglas, Wichita, Kansas 67214 More About LLOYD C. EASTER: Burial: December 07, 1993 Resthaven Gardens of Memory Garden of Freedom, Wichita, Kansas Cause of Death: Heart Attack ___________________ CARLA in OREGON [email protected] ___________________

ABRAHAM LINCOLN LINK RUCKER: Marriage License - State of Kansas --County of Bourbon To any person authorized by law to perform the Marriage Ceremony, Greeting You are hereby authorized to join in Marriage: Lincoln A. Rucker of Fort Scott Kas, aged 29 years, and Minnie A. Prager of same place, aged 27 years, and of this License you will make due return to my office within thirty days. In Testimony Whereof, I, R.J. Waters, Probate Judge of said County and State, Have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said Probate Court, this 19th day of November A.D. 1889 signed R.J. WATERS Probate Judge {{seal}} ------- CERTIFICATE: I, A.B. McCurdy, do hereby certify that I solemnized the Marriage of Lincoln A. Rucker and Minnie Prager, at Fort Scott on the 20th day of November A.D. 1889. signed A.B. McCurdy Pastor, 1st Baptist Church, Fort Scott, Kansas ------- OBIT: THE FORT SCOTT, KANSAS TRIBUNE - MONITOR -- 23 February 1948 -- RUCKER, Lincoln Abraham " LINK RUCKER RITES " Funeral rites for Lincoln A. Rucker, retired merchant and pioneer resident, who died at his home Friday morning, were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Cheney Memorial Chapel. The Rev. W.F. Keesecker of the Presbyterian Church conducted services and spoke of Mr. Rucker's pioneer heritage, his long and useful life and his many acts of kindness. Mrs. Howard Jones played favorite hymns on the chapel organ. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, with the following serving as pallbearers: Walter Prager, Cliff W. Crain, Ralph Ingham, Charles Hanes, Clifford Gordon, D.P. Gordon. Out-of town relatives here for the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rucker, Tulsa; Mr. and Mrs. David Gordon, a Son JACK, and a Daughter ANN of Kansas City.. Mr. Rucker was born in a log cabin near Marmaton and was six months old when Kansas was admitted as a state to the union. He moved to Coffeyville in 1892, where he was a merchant for 40 years. Following his retirement in 1936, he came to Fort Scott to make his home. He was a charter member of the Coffeyville Elks lodge and at one time served as secretary. ------- More About ABRAHAM LINCOLN LINK RUCKER: Burial: February 22, 1948, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Wife of Link: MINNIE PRAGER: Burial: October 1931, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Children of ABRAHAM RUCKER and MINNIE PRAGER: CARL RUCKER JACK RUCKER ANN RUCKER __________________ CARLA in OREGON [email protected] __________________

CLIFTON TINSLEY RUCKER, Jr. b. July 1880, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas; d. May 10, 1881, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas. _______ CLIFTON TINSLEY JR RUCKER: DIED - RUCKER OBIT: FORT SCOTT DAILY MONITOR Wednesday Morning, May 11, 1881. On Tuesday evening, May 10th, 1881, at 5 1/2 o'clock. C.T. Rucker, JR. infant son of C.T. and Sarah Rucker, died of Cholera Infantum, age 9 months and 15 days. The funeral will take place at the residence of its parents this afternoon at 2 o'clock. " Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." Although as A wise Father has seen fit to take this little one, who was a sunbeam, in the home now bereft of it, there is a solace in this declaration which can assurage the most poignant grief and disperse the deepest gloom... More About CLIFTON TINSLEY JR RUCKER: Burial: May 11, 1881, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Cause of Death: Cholera Infantum ___________________ CARLA in OREGON [email protected] ___________________

FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE - MONITOR , Fort Scott, Kansas, Saturday Evening, November 27, 1937 LEE RUCKER, BORN IN THIS COUNTY IN 1857, DIES THIS MORNING The son of Mr and Mrs C. T. Rucker, His birthplace was near Marmaton, 14 September 1857 Funeral Rites Monday " His death closes a long life that had many interesting incidents and made him a familiar figure here " William Lee Rucker , better known as Lee Rucker, of 15 South Holbrook Street, a resident of the County all his life, Died this morning at 9:45 at Burke Street Hospital, where he was taken several days ago. Although Mr Rucker had been in failing health the past two years after undergoing a serious operation his health seemed to improve until last week when he suffered a severe Heart Attack and was taken to the hospital. Mr Rucker seemed to improve in the past few days, but was stricken suddenly this morning and death followed immediately. ------- " BORN NEAR MARMATON " Mr Rucker was well known in the county and the city. Son of: Mr & Mrs Clifton T. Rucker and was born near Marmaton on 14 September 1857. He had lived in the city since 1869. He was united in marriage to MARY CARRIE NUTZ MILLER, who died in 1929. Mr Rucker leaves one brother: Lincoln A. Rucker of Coffeyville, who had been at the bedside. Three half-sisters: Mrs Effie Easter, Fort Scott; Mrs Sophia McDonald, LosAngles, California; Mrs Dora Fox, Kansas City, Kansas; and Harold Nutz and Miss Margaret Nutz, a nephew and neice. Mr Rucker was a very interesting personality. He was very socialble and was an engaging conversationalist. He was well read and was very familar with the History of Fort Scott and the Old Time Residents. Mr Rucker attended The First Methodist Church. ------- " FUNERAL MONDAY AFTERNOON 2 o'clock, at the Konaniz Chapel and interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. The srvices will be conducted by Dr. C.I. Coldsmith assisted by Dr. B.F. Gaither. ------- THE FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE - MONITOR Tuesday November 30, 1937 A 12 -- LINE RUCKER WILL The Entire Estate Goes To Brother, Brief Document Stipulates. By the Will of the late W.L. Rucker, filed in probate court today, the entire estate of the deceased is left to his brother, Lincoln Rucker of Coffeyville, Kansas, who is made sole beneficiary and executor. The Will made on January 23, 1933, is very brief, containing only 12 lines. The names of Charles Hanes, Lillian Hurst and C.J. Kirkpatrick, are signed as witnesses. The WILL reads as follows: WILL OF W. LEE RUCKER I, W. Lee Rucker, of the City of Fort Scott, County of Bourbon, State of Kansas, being of sound mind, make this my last will and testament. I give devise and bequeath all of my property of whatever kind, real and personal, and wheresoever situated, after the payment of any just debts that may constitute a claim upon it at the time of my death, to my brother Lincoln A. Rucker. I do hereby name and appoint my brother, Lincoln A. Rucker, the sole executor and administrator of this, my last will and testament and to act without bond. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of January, 1933. Signed W. LEE RUCKER Witness Charles A. Hanes Witness Lillian Hurst Witness C. J. Kirkpatrick ------- IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of W. LEE RUCKER, Deceased. FINAL DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION On this 3rd, day of October, 1941, at 10 o'clock A.M., of said day, the above entitled matter comes on for hearing on the petion filed herein on the 4th day of September, 1941, of the executor of the Will of W. Lee Rucker, deceased, for the assignment of the residue of said estate to the persons entitled thereto. And the Petition filed herein this 3rd, day of October, 1941, to correct the description of the following described real estate, to-wit: Lots One (1) and Three (3), Block Nineteen (19), Couch's Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas. The Court finds that due notice of the hearing of Final Settlement has been duly given and published as required by law and the Order of the Court, and that proof thereof has been duly filed in this Court. The Court after hearing the evidence and being duly advised in the premises, further finds that the said decedent died testate on the 27th, day of November, 1937; that at the time of his death the said decedent resided at Fort Scott, Kansas; that the said estate has been fully administered; that all inheritance taxes determined to be due the State of Kansas are paid; that all estate taxes determined to be due the United States are paid; there being none. The Court finds that the Petition of Lincoln A. Rucker, Executor of the Estate of W. Lee Rucker, deceased, this day filed praying that the real estate described therein as Lots One (1) and Three (3), Block Nineteen (19), Couch's Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas, be and is hereby corrected and ordered to read as follows, to-wit; The West Half of the East Half of Lot 1, Block 19, less Railway right-of-way, Couch's Second Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas. ( 203 Heylman ) That the residue of said estate consists of the following described real estate, situated in Bourbon County, Kansas, to-wit: Lot 7 and North 5 ft. of Lot 9, Block 93, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (15 South Holbrook); North 40 ft. of Lot 10, Block 128, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (220 South Holbrook); Lot 5, Block 1, Catholic Church Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (723 South Eddy); The West Half of the East Half of Lot 1, Block 19, less railway right of way, Couch's Second Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas, (203 Heylman); Lot 6, Block 22, Couch's Second Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (412 Heylman); Lot 5, Block11, Wilson's Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (115 North Crawford); Lots 1, 3 and 5, Block 207, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (302 E. Seventh St.); Lot 18, Block 16, Tower Hill Subdivision of Blackett's Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas ( 1120 Horton Street ) and personal property as follows, None; that in and by his last will, duly admitted to probate herein, the decedent devised and bequeathed to Lincoln A. Rucker, all of the above and foregoing described property. IT IS THEREFORE BY THE COURT DECREE, that the above described real estate and personal property and all other estate of the decedent within the State of Kansas, subject to any lawful disposition heretofore made, be and the same is hereby assigned to and vested in the said Lincoln A. Rucker, and his Petition for Final Settlement Approved. The Court further finds that there remains due the Court, the sum of $9.80 Court Costs, and upon said Executor paying into Court the said sum, That he be discharged from all further liability as such Executor. J. A. Stanton Probate Judge. Prepared by A. M. Keene, Attorney for Lincoln A. Rucker, Executor ------- More About WILLIAM LEE RUCKER: Burial: November 29, 1937, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Cause of Death: Heart Attack Medical Information: Failing health for past two years, after undergoing a serious operation. Heart Attack a week ago. Another and he died immediatly. ___________________ CARLA in OREGON [email protected] ___________________

Hello Everyone, I received a copy of a burial permit for a relative from a St. Louis papr dated 12/21/1895. I ordered it throught the St. Louis Public Library, so I'm not sure which paper it was from. On it are several other articles, death notices, and burial permits. I've listed most of the surnames below. If you'd like more info on a particular name, I'll be happy to provide it and if you need a copy I'll snail mail it to you (my scanner is currently on vacation). Sorry they are not in alpha order, I just went up and down the columns, here goes: Wm J. WESTERMAN, Cora KIRK, Walter COONAN, Michael NUGENT, Mary K. OUTLEY, Mary ROSE, Mary McMILLEN, Frank LUCAS, Mary WALKER, Cielie LEFFEY, C L SPENCER , O WHITNEY, David PRICE, Magdelina DANER, Mattie YOUNG, John O'BRIEN, Annie SWEDERSKE, Mina GNADT, Sallie MITCHELL, Mildred WELCH, J H AMELUNG, Frieda WITTMER, Theresa HALPIN, Martin, PRANASI, Charles BEADY, Clarence W. RIPPEL, Gabiel SCHUELLER, Annie SPENCER, Sarah JACOBS, Albert NEELAND, Grace WOODWARD , Frank WALLACE, Grafton Quarry Co., Josephine ROBARTE, Ernst ROBARTE, Lilie HENSHAW, Edgar HENSHAW. I hope these can help someone else as well. Julie Dauer Researching: Rockingham Co., VA: DOVE, SPITLER, COFFMAN Tuscarawas, Seneca, Hardin, Hancock, Crawford, Logan, Wood, Carroll, Stark Co's, OH: DAUER, CLEMENTS, GARWOOD, DOVE, SPITLER, HARTMAN St Louis, Mo: DAUER, DIEPENBROCK, WERZ San Bernadino Co., CA: DAUER

THE FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE--MONITOR Wednesday, December 28, 1910 Funeral Services Tomorrow Rev. Satterlee will conduct Funeral of Mrs. C.T. Rucker Burial in Evergreen The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Frances Rucker, wife of C.T. Rucker, Former SHERIFF of Bourbon County, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the home, south of the city. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church and Rev. Satterlee, pastor of the church, will conduct the funeral service. The body will be taken to Evergreen cemetery for burial. Mrs. Bert Fox of Independence, Kansas and Mrs. Emmett McDonald of Coffeyville, two daughters of the deceased. Mrs. C.E. Easter the only other child, lives southwest of the city.. _______ The Konantz Funeral Home Fort Scott, Kansas Telephone 223-1212 " Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1885 " Rucker, Sarah Frances, Place of death: 6 miles south of Fort Scott Age at death: 61 years, 0 months, 6 days, Hour of death 2:25 pm, Physician E. B. PAYNE. Services: Evergreen, 28 December 1910, 10:30am More About SARAH FRANCES JENNINGS: Burial: December 28, 1910, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas ------- BORN: 28 January 1849 DIED: 27 December 1910 WIFE #2 of CLIFTON TINSLEY RUCKER __________________ CARLA in OREGON [email protected] __________________

Obit follows: FIRST COUPLE TO MARRY IN MARMATON TOWNSHIP, BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS Marriage Certificate Territory of Kansas County of Bourbon This certifies that on the 16th of October A.D. 1856, the rites of Matrimony were solomized between Clifton T. Rucker of Franklin County, Missouri and Nancy E. Chambers of Bourbon County, Kansas. This 1st day of December 1856 C. R. RICE ------- Recorded this 26th day of December, 1856 A.F. Harley, clerk ______________ Notes for: NANCY ELLEN CHAMBERS Marriage to Clifton Tinsley Rucker ended in DIVORCE ------- *** MRS RUCKER DEAD *** The Fort Scott Daily Monitor, Wednesday, 28 February 1900 Mother of Link and Lee Passed Away at 6 o;clock pm Mrs. Nancy E. Rucker, one of Fort Scott's oldest and highly respected citizens, died last night at 6 o'clock at her home, 753 South National Avenue, after a breif illness. Death was caused by CANCER. She was about 65 years old and was the mother of Link and Lee Rucker. She was taken seriously sick about two weeks ago. Link Rucker was notified by telegram and came up from Coffeyville Monday night being at her bedside when she died. Lee Rucker is in the West, but it is probable that he will be here for the Funeral which will be held tomorrow afternoon. The deceased came here in the early days and was a worthy Christain lady whose high standing in the community cultivated a large aquaintance. ------- The Fort Scott Daily Monitor, Thursday, March 1, 1900 The funeral of the late MRS. NANCY RUCKER who died Tuesday evening of CANCER of the LIVER, will be held from the residence 753 South National Avenue this afternoon at 2 p.m. ... Buriel will be made in Evergreen Cemetery. ------- More About NANCY ELLEN CHAMBERS: Burial: March 01, 1900, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Cause of Death: Liver Cancer BORN: 05 April 1837 DIED: 27 February 1900 WIFE #1 of CLIFTON TINSLEY RUCKER... _____________________ CARLA in OREGON [email protected] _____________________

Hello all - I wanted to share this with you - the following is from the Commencement Exercises of Kemper Military School, 1928 that I found in an my grandmother's things. Please forward to anyone that you might think this list would be helpful - Dot Graduating from Junior College Kemper Military School Boonville, MO Tuesday May 29th to June 1st, 1928 Glen Erle Moorhouse, Brussels, Belgium - President Edwin Lawrence Richardson, Granby, MO - Vice-President Francis Hector Wielandy, St. Louis MO - Secretary-Treasurer Bennett Stout Gilligan, O'Neill, Neb - Sergeant-at-Arms Isadore Arnois , St. Louis, MO Jack Jordan Ammann, Wichita Falls, TX Lyman Jennings Bishop, Belton, MO Howard Francis Brown, Chicago, ILL Luther Clifton Cheuvront, Roosevelt, OK (my father) Herman Levy Dimmitt, Monroe City, MO Ulmer Mansfield Francis, South St. Paul, Minnesota William Freebairn Jackson, St. Louis, MO Richard Kahn Jacobs, Lincoln, ILL Henry Thornton Jones, St. Louis, MO Ralph William Kruse, Jefferson City, MO Don Hugo Miller, Kansas City, MO Ray Bennett Miller, Windsor, MO Robert Wade Norwood, Mineral Wells, TX Oscar Thompson Perkinson, Columbus, IN James Claiborne Rothwell, Columbia, MO Adolph Schwartz, Wichita Falls, TX LeRoy Smith, Jr., Dodge, Neb J. Kenneth Thompson, Oak Park, ILL Martin Lowry Walker, Springdale, AR Charles Hubert Wood, West Plains, MO Richard Grush Zimmerman, Liberal, KS

Have to jump in and add my two-cents, my dog-tags of Korean conflict vintage also have my army serial number. Cal Phillips [email protected]

Well, my A.S.N. is on my WW II dog tags. That was before the Army used the S.S.N. (Social Security). Bob Doerr in the beautiful Missouri Ozarks ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 10:27 AM Subject: Missouri-D Digest V01 #93

CHARITON COURIER -- Keytesville, Chariton County, Missouri -- 23 November 1878 RUCKER, Capt. A.L.F., an old MO. Rev., man, and at one time owner of a dozen boats, blew out his brains on the 13th at the house of Dr. COMSTOCK in Kansas City. Capt. Rucker had been suffering greatly from consumption and becoming convinced that his disease was incurable, he took this speedy method of ending his sufferings. _________________________ THE FORT SCOTT DAILY MONITOR -- Thursday, 14 November 1878 ~~~~~~~ SUICIDE ~~~~~~~ Acting City Marshal Basemann, received a telegram from Kansas City last night, stating that CAPT. RUCKER, brother of CITY MARSHAL, C.T. RUCKER, of Fort Scott, had shot and killed himself in that city, at six o'clock, Tuesday night. Mr. RUCKER had been suffering from consumption, and had gone to Kansas City under the care of Dr. Comstock, in order to effect a cure if possible. No cause is assigned for the act beyond that of MENTAL and PHYSICAL SUFFERING and despairing of ever becoming well again, as he had repeatedly said that he would destroy himself if he did not improve in health. His body will be brought to Fort Scott for burial... -------------------- THE FORT SCOTT DAILY MONITOR -- Sunday, 17 November 1878 The remains of CAPT. L.F. RUCKER, who died in Kansas City on Tuesday last, were brought to this city on the Gulf Train yesterday afternoon and the funeral services will be held at the residence of C.T. RUCKER, corner of Main and Locust Streets, at 2 o'clock p. m. to day. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to be present. -------------------- BURIED: FORT SCOTT NATIONAL CEMETERY, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas PLOT 4 - 0 - 459. According to the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs. -------------------- A Very Special Thanks to Nancy in Kansas for all your help. Thank You.!! Any Questions E-Mail: CARLA in OREGON [email protected]

Hello all - following for any interested is the Jr. College graduating class of June 1928, Kemper Miltary School, Boonsville, MO. I hope this helps someone - Dot Graduating Classes Graduating from Junior College Kemper Military School, Boonville, MO June, 1928 Glen Erle Moorhouse, Brussels, Belgium - President Edwin Lawrence Richardson, Granby, MO - Vice President Francis Hector Wielandy, St. Louis MO - Secretary-Treasurer Bennett Stout Gilligan, O'Neill, Neb - Sergeant-at-Arms Isadore Aronis - St. Louis, MO Jack Jordan Ammann - Whchita Falls, TX Lyman Jennings Bishop - Belton, MO Howard Francis Brown - Chicago, ILL Luther Clifton Cheuvront - Roosevelt, OK Herman Levy Dimmitt - Monroe City, MO Ulmer Mansfield Francis - South St. Paul, Minnesota William Freebairn Jackson - St. Louis, MO Richard Kahn Jacobs - Lincoln, ILL Henry Thornton Jones - St. Louis, MO Ralph William Kruse - Jefferson City, MO Don Hugo Miller - Kansas City, MO Ray Bennett Miller - Windsor, MO Robert Wade Norwood - Mineral Wells, TX Oscar Thompson Perkinson - Columbus, IN James Claiborne Rothwell - columbia, MO Adolph Schwartz - Wichita Falls, TX LeRoy Smith Jr. - Dodge, Neb J. Kenneth Thompson - Oak Park, ILL Martin Lowry Walker - Springdale, AR Charles Hubert Wood - West Plains, MO Richard Grush Zimmerman - Liberal, KS

AMBROSE LEE RUCKER - OBIT - 1882 -- 1898 This was sent to me by a Librarian in Wallowa, Wallowa County, Oregon, yesterday... Ambrose Lee Rucker Born: 09 May 1882 in Marmaton, Bourbon County, Kansas Died: 30 June 1898 -- West of Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington. Burried: Wallula Cemetery, Wallula, Walla Walla County, WA His Grandparents were from Bedford County, Virginia, St. Louis and Franklin County, Missouri. His Grandmother was a Branch. Ambrose was a brother of my Grandmother Sedalia RUCKER Dexter. CARLA in OREGON [email protected] August 12, 1898 Eastern Oregon Observer Amborse Rucker, a farm hand in the employ of Henry Adams, was drowned Sunday morning near Wallula, He and three other young men were in bathing in the Walla Walla river and Rucker, who cannot swim, got in to water too deep for him. One of the other young men rushed in to save Rucker but was nearly drowned in the attempt so near that he was inconsolable when taken out ot the water. Rucker was 18 years old and his home is near La Grande Or. He was buried Monday in Wallula. Coroner Smith of Walla Walla was notified but did not consider it necessary to put the county to the expense of an inquest. Milton Eagle of August 5th Found this---Mary Ann

I am looking for a marriage between William Louis JONES and Nancy (Nannie) A. DALTON. William was born 15 APR 1879, Nancy was born 25 JAN 1879. I do not know anything about Nancy's family, except that she was born in Missouri. I do not know when or where they were married, but I have been told they married in Missouri, and I believe it was between 1900-1905. Any suggestions? Thank you, Laura Jones

George, you were so helpful with my questions about my father's WWII Army Air Corps bases that I wanted to ask if I am missing something in this correspondence. My husband's 8 digit serial # was on his dog tags. He was a draftee who had service 1966-1968. So, I'm confused about what you wrote. > A.S.N. is the acronym for Army Serial Number. It's fine for an ID bracelet > but isn't/wasn't used on dog tags. Help, please. Leslie (Bridges) Kohler - ListOwner: [email protected]

Stan, My question/query was addressed to whomever.. I saw that Millers in KC were mentioned, Chariton Co is not too far from KC... just thought it was a chance. Lanita