----- Original Message ----- From: <MO-CW-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <MO-CW-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 6:03 AM Subject: MO-CW-D Digest V05 #79

Thanks, Marv! I have a copy of the 1882 history of Daviess County on CD and didn't find what I was looking for. Didn't think GENTRY Co men would be necessary in the DAVIESS Co. regiment, would they? Wouldn't Gentry Co. have their own unit? Thanks for all the suggestions, this has been a deadend for me. Lanita Sconce Smith DCGS President Genealogists never die, they just loose their roots

Lanita: If you can sort out the service of Daviess County men in the Civil War, you'll have a real accomplishment. However, there are some sources that can help, especially on the Union side. The 1882 history of Daviess County may be available in the Gallatin Library. If not, I've seen it on microfilm from Salt Lake, and I've obtained it on interlibrary loan. Daviess County furnished three companies -- A, B and G -- to the First Cavalry Regiment, Missouri State Militia. The respective commanders were Capt. Joseph H. McGee, Capt. William H. Folmsbee, and Capt John Ballinger. Folmsbee in particular was an interesting character, a prominent Radical Republican who was active in politics and was a representative to the 1864 constitutional convention. There is also another book that's a history of Daviess and Gentry Counties. I've seen it, taken notes from it, but can't lay my hands on them at the moment. So I can't say if there's much on the war. There is an early history of Llivingston County that's helpful, also. The 33rd Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia, was largely from Daviess and Caldwell. Company B, 4th Provisional Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia, was partly from Daviess, as was (I believe) another company of the regiment. I know that at least one company of this regiment was from Gentry. The Livingston County history referenced above tells an interesting story about the latter. The Provisional Enrolled Missouri Militia and the Enrolled Missouri Militia are NOT the same. The EMM consisted of essentially all able bodied men. The provisional regiments were later formed from the EMM using men who could be spared for longer periods of active duty. My grandfather, George D. Burge, served in both the 33rd and Company B of the 4th Provisional. Elements of the 33rd, under the command of Lt. Col. Samuel P. Cox of Daviess County, were part of the force that in October 1864 tracked down and killed the notorious guerrilla William "Bloody Bill" Anderson. Some units of the Fourth also saw some sharp action. For an very helpful account of the very confusing organization of the several militias in the state, the next time you're at Mid-Continent Library in Independence, look for a small monograph by William Fannin, "Defenders of the Border: Missouri's Union Military Organizations in the Civil War" (Jefferson City, Mo.: Mid-Missouri Genealogical Society, Inc., n.d.) A more complete history is in Record and Pension Office, War Department, "Organization and Status of Missouri Troops (Union and Confederate) in Service During the Civil War" (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1902). The annual reports of the state adjutant general can also be useful, but the preceding citation is largely based on these reports. See also the AGO records from the state archives, on line at http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/soldiers/. Marv Burge ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lanita Sconce Smith" <ozarkn@grm.net> To: <MO-CW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, July 29, 2005 5:58 PM Subject: Daviess and Gentry County units > Does anyone know what units in which Gentry County men were enlisted? > Also, Daviess County?? >

Looking for an Oliver Wilson b. abt 1886 in IL married to Elizabeth b. abt 1886 in MO (might be deceased) daughters: Ella M b. 1918 in MO Frances O b. 1922 in MO maybe sister-in-law living with him Josephine Green b. 1900 in MO Any help is much appreciated Victoria

Lanita, You forgot to say whether you wanted northern or southern units from Daviess & Gentry Counties in the Civil War, so I will take a stab at both. For the South, those two counties contributed southern men into the 4th Division of the Missouri State Guard during 1861. Most of those units and many of the men in early 1862 converted into Confederate service from state service. Thereafter, since Missouri was wholly occupied for the rest of the war by Union troops, southern men from that area had to ride south to either find southern behind-enemy-lines recruiters or to Arkansas to find Rebel units. Therefore, the Rebels from those two counties ended up in a variety of units. For the North, the first place I looked is to see if Daviess and Gentry Counties published county histories that would answer this question. There is one, Historical Publishing Company, "History of Daviess and Gentry Counties, Missouri," Topeka: Historical Publishing Company, 1922. Sadly, the Civil War chapter in this old book contains mostly "who hit John" local legends and stories that do not list units from either side. However, on page 107 there is a list of the regular Missouri Union units men from Daviess County joined: 18th MO Infantry 2 23rd MO Infantry 39 25th MO Infantry 60 35th MO Infantry 2 2nd MO Cavalry 3 11th MO Cavalry 32 12th MO Cavalry 1 and pages 117 and 118 contains lists of men who served in the Civil War. You may wish to request your local library borrow a copy of this book for you via interlibrary loan or at least photocopy the Civil War chapter in it and send it to you via interlibrary loan. Sharon was kind enough to tell you her ancestor served from Daviess County in the 4th Provisional Enrolled Missouri Militia Regiment from that region (during 1863), the 27th Missouri Infantry Regiment (regulars), and the 33rd Enrolled Missouri Militia Regiment (local militia). The 23rd, 31st, and 89th Enrolled Missouri Militia also served in that area. You may wish to consult the local Daviess and Gentry County historical and genealogical societies, the addresses of which you can find at your local library. Bruce Nichols

Anybody know where I can get a roster of the above unit? I've tried the state, to know avail. Lanita

Thanks, Brian and Sharon!! I'm looking in particular for any listings of: George W. SMITH in Gentry Co. Richard L. SMITH, Gentry Co. I know that MO has the rosters online, but it was difficult with the SMITH to figure out if they were mine or not! Thanks again! Lanita Sconce Smith DCGS President Genealogists never die, they just loose their roots

>I ain't Sharon, but Ill give it a try. M4 Prov En Mo Mil should be Company M 4th Missouri Enrolled Militia B33En Mo Mil should be Company B 33rd Enrolled Missouri Militia Both of which were from the area around Daviees County, MO D27 should be Company D of the 27th ???????? Brian Shay >Sharon, > >Please translate: M4 Prov En Mo Mil; B33 En Mo Mil; D27 > >I know the En MO Mil is Enrolled Missouri Militia, what's the M4 >Prov, B33 and D27? > >Lanita Sconce Smith

http://home.usmo.com/~momollus/MOREG/HG.htm GENTRY COUNTY REGIMENT HOME GUARD INFANTRY. Return to Index Organized by authority of Gen. Lyon June, 1861 and accepted into service by General Pope, commanding in Northern MO, and were engaged in scouting and performing guard duty along the line of the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad, and also participated in the battle of Blue Mills September 17, and performed duty in the counties of DeKalb, Clinton, Caldwell, Buchanan, Gentry, Worth, Clay, Andrew, and Platte, from August to October, 1861 when mustered out. --------------------------------- Field and StaffRank Officer Commissioned Remarks-------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------------------------------- Colonel Manlove CranorLt. Col. Elias ParrottMajor James J. YoungAdjutant J. M. SullivanQM George W. NeedlesCo.A (141 men)Rank Officer Commissioned Remarks-------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------------------------------- Captain James Stockton1st Lt. Charles Whelescarber2nd Lt. Alex. R. StocktonCo.B (37 men)Rank Officer Commissioned Remarks-------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------------------------------- Captain J. M. Hagans1st Lt. Abner Clark2nd Lt. G. M. KisdenCaptain Prichard's Company, Co.C (25 men)Rank Officer Commissioned Remarks-------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------------------------------- Captain Levi PrichardCo.D (61 men)Rank Officer Commissioned Remarks-------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------------------------------- Capt! ain James W. Curry1st Lt. Joseph Morgason2nd Lt. John A. FinchCo.E (75 men)Rank Officer Commissioned Remarks-------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------------------------------- Captain Elias Parrott Promoted to Lt. Col. Aug. 24, 1861.1st Lt. Jacob Taylor2nd Lt. Henry WalkerCo.F (68 men)Rank Officer Commissioned Remarks-------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------------------------------- Captain Thomas Smith1st Lt. William Sherrard2nd Lt. Milton HarmonCo.G (53 men)Rank Officer Commissioned Remarks-------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------------------------------- Captain Henry A. Fox1st Lt. Henry B. Rust2nd Lt. Johnston HogglerCo.H (70 men)Rank Officer Commissioned Remarks-------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------------------------------- Captain Wm. B. Shoemaker1st Lt. H. M. Craner2nd Lt. Wm. McCurry Sources: 1) "A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion, V.III" by Frederick H. Dyer, c1908, p.1342 2) Annual Report of the Adjutant General of Missouri for the Year Ending December 31, 1863", c1864; p.97-98. Lanita Sconce Smith <ozarkn@grm.net> wrote: Anybody know where I can get a roster of the above unit? I've tried the state, to know avail. Lanita ==== MO-CW Mailing List ==== NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net ============================== Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. New content added every business day. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx Arleigh Birchler, MDiv, BSN 1718 Fisher St #2 Madison WI 53713 608-251-4437 (Ali Sengaree - Allah'ka cli here chaya) Brams Addition Life&Choice Musick/Porter Fan Club Pleasure, Pain, Power, and Love

Talking as I search: Missouri solders named Smith listed on both sides: 2,294 G Smith: 142 R Smith: 63 George: 105 Richard: 14 George W: 41 Looking at a map of northeast Missouri. These were probably Enrolled Missouri Militia. Ignoring George W Smith for units organized in St Louis, Benton or Jefferson Barracks, Hannibal, Pike County, "no record", or reorganized while in the cis-Mississippi region. 15th Missouri Cavalry, reorganized from 7th Regiment Enrolled Militia - Big Blue, Mine Creek, Newtonia 16th Missouri Cavalry, reorganized from 6th Regiment Enrolled Militia - Big Blue, Mine Creek 2nd Battalion State Militia Cavalry - Independence, Lone Jack 5th Missouri State Militia Cavalry - Independence, Big Blue, Westport, Mine Creek 6th Missouri Cavalry - Arkansas, Mississippi, Loisianna 6th Missouri State Militia Cavalry - Little Blue, Independence, Mine Creek, Newtonia 9th Missouri Cavalry - District of Rolla 9th Missouri State Militia Cavalry - Kirksville, Glasgow, Little Blue, Independence ** 2nd Northeast Missouri Home Guard - "No History" Phelps Regiment - District of Rolla ** Missouri State Guard CSA - "No History" The 2nd NE Home Guard and the State Guard CSA were the only "units" that listed both a George W and Richard Smith. The first is on the wrong end of the state, and the other sounds like a catch-all category for Condederate names with little additional information available. Do you know which side they were on, anything about their unit, or even which branch of service (CAV, IBF, etc)? Lanita Sconce Smith <ozarkn@grm.net> wrote: Thanks, Brian and Sharon!! I'm looking in particular for any listings of: George W. SMITH in Gentry Co. Richard L. SMITH, Gentry Co. I know that MO has the rosters online, but it was difficult with the SMITH to figure out if they were mine or not! Thanks again! Lanita Sconce Smith DCGS President Genealogists never die, they just loose their roots Arleigh Birchler, MDiv, BSN 1718 Fisher St #2 Madison WI 53713 608-251-4437 (Ali Sengaree - Allah'ka cli here chaya) Brams Addition Life&Choice Musick/Porter Fan Club Pleasure, Pain, Power, and Love

Sharon, Please translate: M4 Prov En Mo Mil; B33 En Mo Mil; D27 I know the En MO Mil is Enrolled Missouri Militia, what's the M4 Prov, B33 and D27? Lanita Sconce Smith DCGS President Genealogists never die, they just loose their roots

Lanita, Not sure of your source, but that looks like they might be references to microfilm numbers. Here is an example from the US Park Service database: Lewis S. Musick (First_Last)Regiment Name 2 Missouri S.M. Cav.Side Union Company [input] M Soldier's Rank_In [input] Sgt. Soldier's Rank_Out [input] Sgt. Alternate Name [input] Notes Film Number M390 roll 35 I am pretty sure that "Prov" stands for Provisional Enrolled Missouri Militia. Arleigh Lanita Sconce Smith <ozarkn@grm.net> wrote: Sharon, Please translate: M4 Prov En Mo Mil; B33 En Mo Mil; D27 I know the En MO Mil is Enrolled Missouri Militia, what's the M4 Prov, B33 and D27? Lanita Sconce Smith DCGS President Genealogists never die, they just loose their roots Arleigh Birchler, MDiv, BSN 1718 Fisher St #2 Madison WI 53713 608-251-4437 (Ali Sengaree - Allah'ka cli here chaya) Brams Addition Life&Choice Musick/Porter Fan Club Pleasure, Pain, Power, and Love

----- Original Message ----- From: <MO-CW-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <MO-CW-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2005 5:00 AM Subject: MO-CW-D Digest V05 #76

Hi Lanita - Can't say about ALL Gentry/Daviess Co units - but my gr gr grandfather, Cornelius Yost, was from Daviess Co and in M4 Prov En Mo Mil; B33 En Mo Mil; D27 Mo Inf; appl No 729.479; cert no 960581. ~ SharonW >Does anyone know what units in which Gentry County men were enlisted? Also, Daviess County??

Does anyone know what units in which Gentry County men were enlisted? Also, Daviess County?? Any help is appreciated! Thanks! Lanita Sconce Smith I looked at my family tree...there were two dogs using it

Signed Warren Welch.. If I understand anything... Claiborne Scholl Nappier

You have one of the best, yet you do not include George Thomas Scholl. He was the younger brother of Daniel Boone Scholl. As you know the Scholls and many families were very well connected. To name a few..Muir, Hindie, Wallace, and many more. Most of these families names were mis spelled, as I am doing now. Claiborne Scholl Nappier

I have a list of Quantrill's men. I have been told I have the largest although I make no claim that it is a full list. Rose Mary Lankford www.geocities.com/outlaw72532/techie.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "The Denny's" <denny@capital.net> To: <MO-CW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 8:41 AM Subject: [MO-CW] Re: MO-CW-D Digest V05 #67 > Is there a list of men who road with Quanttrill somewhere?? I would be very interested if > someone could point me to it?? > Thanks, > Wendell > > MO-CW-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > > > Subject: > > > > MO-CW-D Digest Volume 05 : Issue 67 > > > > Today's Topics: > > #1 George W Robinson - Quantrill Rang ["Ronnie Ellis" <rellis17@austin.rr] > > #2 Re: [MO-CW] George W Robinson - Qu [GARYMARYSCHEEL@aol.com] > > #3 Re: [MO-CW] George W Robinson - Qu [Crystal <mywebtree@yahoo.com>] > > > > Administrivia: > > To unsubscribe from MO-CW-D, send a message to > > > > MO-CW-D-request@rootsweb.com > > > > that contains in the body of the message the command > > > > unsubscribe > > > > and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software > > requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. > > > > ______________________________ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > Subject: George W Robinson - Quantrill Ranger? > > Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2005 15:25:55 -0500 > > From: "Ronnie Ellis" <rellis17@austin.rr.com> > > To: MO-CW-L@rootsweb.com > > > > I am researching George W. Robinson (b. circa 1833), who was married to > > Margaret Frances Haralson, and is found in Ft. Osage township in the 1860 > > Jackson Co, MO census. I have been unable to find him, her, or any of her > > family in the 1870 census. They show three children with them in 1860, > > James, Bettie, and Cynthia. > > > > In 1880, Margaret shows up in the Oak Grove area with T J. Courtland. > > Nearby are James with his brother George and his sisters, Bettie and Mattie. > > > > Reading about Oak Grove, MO, I've discovered Quantrill visited there often > > and several of his Partisan Rangers were from Oak Grove, Blue Springs and > > other areas in eastern Jackson Co. His headquarters was at one time in the > > Sni Hills. Some of the lists of Quantrill's men include a George W > > Robinson. Could this be the same man? > > > > Some of the people living not too far from Robinson in the 1860 census have > > names that match those on some of the Quantrill Ranger lists, including: > > > > Joseph Vaughn > > William M. Robinson > > William G. Robinson > > William Chiles > > William Hayes > > William Beard > > > > Anyone have any information on this Robinson family or details about the > > George W who rode with Quantrill? Any help is appreciated. > > > > R Ellis > > Austin, TX > > > > ______________________________ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > Subject: Re: [MO-CW] George W Robinson - Quantrill Ranger? > > Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2005 17:50:31 EDT > > From: GARYMARYSCHEEL@aol.com > > To: MO-CW-L@rootsweb.com > > > > There is an Oak Grove, MO in Crawford County also. > > > > Gary > > > > ______________________________ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > Subject: Re: [MO-CW] George W Robinson - Quantrill Ranger? > > Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2005 19:11:24 -0700 (PDT) > > From: Crystal <mywebtree@yahoo.com> > > To: MO-CW-L@rootsweb.com > > > > http://www.southernmessenger.org/the_gray_ghost_column.htm > > this site has George from Clay county which is just > > south of jackson county. Quantrill's George was > > executed in 65 so that maybe why he's not on 1870. > > I think i found them in 1870 (possible) > > Miami, Saline, MO (east of Jackson). > > ... Lusk Samuel 39 KY > > .. Margaret F. 31 TN > > .. Jane MM 2 MO > > ...Jennie B 6/12 MO > > Robinson James 13 MO > > ... Elizabeth 11 MO (Bettie would be my guess) > > .... Geo. W 8 MO > > > > I also found this on a.com > > marriage record for MO > > SAMUEL LUSK > > Spouse: MARGARETTE F. ROBINSON > > Marriage Date: 4 Mar 1867 > > County: Jackson > > State: MO > > > > this might be yours too not sure probate rec > > Index to the General Index Pettis County, Missouri > > 1833 to 1875 Inc. > > Name: Margaret Robinson > > Date: 1864 > > Type: I & A > > View Full Context > > > > > > > > not quite what you asked for but hope it helps maybe > > give you leads.. > > > > --- Ronnie Ellis <rellis17@austin.rr.com> wrote: > > > > > I am researching George W. Robinson (b. circa 1833), > > > who was married to > > > Margaret Frances Haralson, and is found in Ft. Osage > > > township in the 1860 > > > Jackson Co, MO census. I have been unable to find > > > him, her, or any of her > > > family in the 1870 census. They show three children > > > with them in 1860, > > > James, Bettie, and Cynthia. > > > > > > In 1880, Margaret shows up in the Oak Grove area > > > with T J. Courtland. > > > Nearby are James with his brother George and his > > > sisters, Bettie and Mattie. > > > > > > Reading about Oak Grove, MO, I've discovered > > > Quantrill visited there often > > > and several of his Partisan Rangers were from Oak > > > Grove, Blue Springs and > > > other areas in eastern Jackson Co. His headquarters > > > was at one time in the > > > Sni Hills. Some of the lists of Quantrill's men > > > include a George W > > > Robinson. Could this be the same man? > > > > > > Some of the people living not too far from Robinson > > > in the 1860 census have > > > names that match those on some of the Quantrill > > > Ranger lists, including: > > > > > > Joseph Vaughn > > > William M. Robinson > > > William G. Robinson > > > William Chiles > > > William Hayes > > > William Beard > > > > > > Anyone have any information on this Robinson family > > > or details about the > > > George W who rode with Quantrill? Any help is > > > appreciated. > > > > > > R Ellis > > > Austin, TX > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== MO-CW Mailing List ==== > > > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Missouri Civil > > > War mailing list, send only the word > > > UNSUBSCRIBE to MO-CW-l-request@rootsweb.com or if > > > you are on the Digest list > > > to MO-CW-d-request@rootsweb.com > > > > > > ============================== > > > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and > > > search for your ancestors at the same time. 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The information I have on George Roberson/Robinson/Robertson is that he was from Clay County, Missouri. He went to Kentucky with Quantrill and was surrounded by a Major Bridgewater (Union) in Jessamine County, Kentucky. He was charged with killing a Federal officer in Hustonville. He was taken to the prison in louisville, escaped and was recaptured. He was eventually executed in April of 1865 for the killing, although, he was innocent of the charges. Another one of Quantrill's men was also arrested for the killing. Allen Parmer supposedly killed the Federal officer. Rose Mary Lankford www.geocities.com/outlaw72532/techie.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronnie Ellis" <rellis17@austin.rr.com> To: <MO-CW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 3:25 PM Subject: [MO-CW] George W Robinson - Quantrill Ranger? > I am researching George W. Robinson (b. circa 1833), who was married to > Margaret Frances Haralson, and is found in Ft. Osage township in the 1860 > Jackson Co, MO census. I have been unable to find him, her, or any of her > family in the 1870 census. They show three children with them in 1860, > James, Bettie, and Cynthia. > > In 1880, Margaret shows up in the Oak Grove area with T J. Courtland. > Nearby are James with his brother George and his sisters, Bettie and Mattie. > > Reading about Oak Grove, MO, I've discovered Quantrill visited there often > and several of his Partisan Rangers were from Oak Grove, Blue Springs and > other areas in eastern Jackson Co. His headquarters was at one time in the > Sni Hills. Some of the lists of Quantrill's men include a George W > Robinson. Could this be the same man? > > Some of the people living not too far from Robinson in the 1860 census have > names that match those on some of the Quantrill Ranger lists, including: > > Joseph Vaughn > William M. Robinson > William G. Robinson > William Chiles > William Hayes > William Beard > > Anyone have any information on this Robinson family or details about the > George W who rode with Quantrill? Any help is appreciated. > > R Ellis > Austin, TX > > > > ==== MO-CW Mailing List ==== > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Missouri Civil War mailing list, send only the word > UNSUBSCRIBE to MO-CW-l-request@rootsweb.com or if you are on the Digest list > to MO-CW-d-request@rootsweb.com > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 > > >

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