Thought some of you might enjoy reading this essay by a Jobe descendant which appears on my website at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ajobebrown/jobe/letters.html When you get to this page, click on Family Histor/Inquiry letters and it is the 2nd letter under this section - or it is the last letter on this page. This page is one of 4 that I have that has old letters/writings/ etc by various Jobe descendants. By the way, the ones on this page are from descendants of Joshua Job - who is a brother to my Caleb Job. It was descendants of Caleb Job(e) that settled Jobe Township in Oregon Co., MO. So besides being of general interest to anyone who does genealogy, these Memory Lane pages that I have are all related to the Jobe family that settled in what is TODAY Oregon Co., MO. If anyone is interested in finding the other 3 pages that have letters, just go to my main Jobe links page, the yellow link at the bottom of this page and search for Memory Lane. There are 4 of these pages that I have posted. Ann (Jobe) Brown

Hi List, For those of you who spend as much time out in the cemeteries as Lee and I do, thought this might be helpful as well as interesting. Betty Tucker http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~randolph/cemeteries.html Examples of engraved symbols on tombstones include: Anchors and Ships: Hope or Seafaring profession Arches: Victory in Death Arrows: Mortality Broken column: Loss of head of family Broken ring: Family circle severed Bugles: Military (see Trumpeters) Butterfly: Short-lived; early death Candle being snuffed: Time, mortality Cherub: Angelic Compass and Square: Masonic emblems Corn: Ripe old age Cross: Symbol of Christian hope Crossed Swords: Officer in the military Darts: Mortality Doves: The soul, purity, innocence, gentleness Father Time: Mortality, The Grim Reaper Flowers: Brevity of early existence, sorrow Flowers: Condolence, grief, sorrow Flying Birds: Flight of the soul Fruits : Eternal plenty Garlands : Victory in death Hand of God Chopping: Sudden death Hands of God Chopping: Sudden Death Handshakes: Farewell to earthly existence Harp: Praise to the Maker Hearts: Blissfulness or love of Christ Hourglass with wings: Time flying; short life Hourglass: Swiftness of time Ivy: Friendship and immortality Lamb: Innocence Laurel: Fame or victory Lily or lily of valley: Emblem of innocence and purity Morning glory: Beginning of life Oak leaves and acorn: Maturity, ripe old age Open book or Bible: Deceased teacher, minister, etc. Palm Branch: Signifies victory and rejoicing Picks and shovels: Mortality Poppy: Sleep Portals: Passageway to eternal journey Rose in full bloom: Prime of life Rosebud: Morning of life or renewal of life Roses: Brevity of mortal life Sheaf of wheat: Ripe for harvest, divine harvest time Shells: Pilgrimage of life Stars and stripes around eagle: Eternal vigilance, liberty Suns: The Resurrection Thistles: Remembrance Tombs: Mortality Torch Inverted: Life extinct Tree stump with ivy: Head of family; immortality Trees: Life Trumpeters: Heralds of the resurrection Urn with flame: Undying friendship Urn with wreath or crepe: mourning Willows: Emblem of sorrow Winged effigies: Flight of the soul --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more

Please share one of your ancestor's stories. Here is one of mine. Lanita GONE TOO SOON Julia Mariott Sconce, was born in 1845 in Randolph County, AR, the daughter of William Henderson Mariott and Matilda Ferrill. She was descended from a family whose proud heritage was earmarked by her great grandfather’s service in the Revolutionary War. Her family, like most in the area, were honest and hardworking. On 17 Apr 1864, when Julia was 19, she married Daniel Wesley Sconce, Sr., son of Green H. Sconce and Matilda Boyd, in Hardy, AR. He had moved from Tennessee, and was 32 when they married. From this union, four children were born: John Hammonds Calhoun (1865-1945); William Daniel Mariott (1867-1946); Martha (1869-); and James Wesley (1871-1950). Family legend says that Julia died in 1872, but since her youngest son, James, was born in 1871, this would cause this family researcher to wonder if she didn’t in fact die because of childbirth complications. Nothing is known positively, so it is speculation. When Julia died, assuming it was in 1872, she was just 27 years old. Julia died leaving 4 small children.The three boys were raised by Julia’s brother, William Bynum Marriott, and his 2nd wife, Callie Wrenfrow, on Janes Creek in Randolph or Sharp County, Arkansas. No one knows what happened to little Martha. When Julia died, her oldest was my great grandfather [John Hammonds Calhoun Sconce]. He was just 7. Next came his brother, William Daniel Mariott Sconce, at the age of 5. Little Martha was only 3, while baby James Wesley Sconce was still an infant. Because of the honest hard working honorable citizens that Julia’s children grew to become, one must give credit to their Uncle Will and Aunt Callie, who obviously taught them well. The descendants will always be grateful for the love and kindness that was given to Daniel and Julia’s children. John Hammonds Calhoun Sconce (1865-1945) became a Baptist minister in the area, and married Mary Angeline Taylor [daughter of Jesse M. Taylor and Elizabeth “Betsy” Justice]. He pastored several churches in the area, and eventually moved to Shannon County, Missouri, becoming the charter pastor for the First Baptist Church in Eminence. He and Mary are buried in Shannon County at Munsell Chapel Cemetery. His two boys’ families [William Wesley and Raymond “Uncle Ray”] settled in Eminence as well. [Daughter, Effie May Sconce married Wm. “Uncle Bill” Allen, and settled permanently in Oregon County, Missouri. They are buried next to her Uncle James and Aunt Zudie in Cave Springs Cemetery.] John and Mary’s son, Wes, had married Pearl Prince, daughter of James I. Prince and Rebecca Bellah from Randolph County, Arkansas. Many from Wes’ line still live in Eminence and you will find them worshiping at the same Baptist Church their grandfather and great grandfather had pastored. The spiritual heritage continued when two of Wes and Pearl’s sons became Baptist ministers, two became Baptist deacons, and their two daughters married Baptist deacons. Wes and Pearl have grandchildren who are ministers, deacons, missionaries, church music leaders and Sunday School workers, so the spiritual heritage is still alive and well, and being handed down to the next generations. Wes and Pearl are buried next to John and Mary at Munsell Chapel Cemetery in Shannon County, Missouri. William Daniel Mariott Sconce (1867-1946) married Amanda Rodgers in Randolph County, only to lose her in death along with an infant [They are buried at Yadkin]. He would then marry Mrs. Manie L. Booth, and would lose an infant as well in Randolph County [buried at Bellah Cemetery], before the family moved to Stockton, California by 1920. This is where they are buried along with some of their children in Rural Cemetery in Stockton. Martha Sconce (1869-) was not taken in with the boys, and frankly, no one knows what happened to her. She is not listed anywhere that we can find in census, so we can only speculate as to what happened to her. James Wesley Sconce (1871-1950), also became a Baptist minister like his older brother, and married Missouri “Aunt Zudie” A. Taylor, [daughter of Jesse M. Taylor and Elizabeth “Betsy” Justice, and sister to the above Mary A. Taylor]. James and Zudie never left the area after they moved to Oregon County, Missouri. He pastored several area churches, and lived in the homestead that is still standing just down the road from Cave Springs Church in Oregon County. They are buried at Cave Springs Cemetery, outside of Alton in Oregon County. Two of their daughters, Bess and Bernice, married in Oregon County, and that is where they are buried. Third daughter, Beatrice, married and moved to Texas, and that is where she is buried. After Julia’s death, Daniel Sconce, Sr. remarried in 1876 to Sarah Murphy in Oregon County, Missouri, and he is buried in Perry Cemetery in Sharp County, Arkansas. Julia’s parents and some siblings are buried at Yadkin Cemetery in Randolph County, but where Julia is resting, no one knows. This great great granddaughter would like to think it’s at Yadkin or Perry Cemetery with family members, but only those who have already gone on and our Heavenly Father knows for sure. Wherever she rests, she can rest in peace knowing that her descendants have done her proud. We recognize, however, that she was gone too soon.. Submitted by: Lanita Sconce Miller Great Great Granddaughter of Julia Mariott Sconce

My grandmother did not teach school, but I have a cute story to tell about her attending school. It was in Missouri but St. Clair County. Her youngest brother got in a little trouble at school and the teacher gave him a whalloping, my grandmothers words. Grandma Moon was about 4'10" and never grew taller just broader after 12 children, but not really hugh by any means. She said Grandpa could put his hands around her waist and his thumbs lapped a little. No corset either. He would also let her kiss him before they got married if she could jump from one side of the horse, and be over the saddle, he would meet her halfway. They had a great time. Anyway, back to school. Grandma didn't like that whipping and while the whipping was in process she stood on a stool, took her school slate and knocked the teacher out. Baby brother Charlie didn't get any more whippings from that man teacher. Another time (this big lady) was trying to earn some money as her father was not well and ! farming was out as her brothers were all younger than her so she hired out to clean a jailhouse, cook, etc.,watch the prisoners, and one prisoner started out the window and she belted him one with her broo. Remember the brooms in those days were heavy. Couldn't keep this Missouri ladies story to myself. She was a honey of a grandmother. I am writing about her, believe me, so my grandchildren's children can know where they came from - partially. Out of here - Loretta - NE Arkansas

Hello List! I would like a little bit of assistance if anyone can help me. In todays mail was my gggrandmother Melissa (Woods) McWilliams death certificate.Melissa married Andrew J. McWilliams in 1848 in Oregon COunty.I thought that maybe with her parents names, we could conect with someone on the list. Her father was J.W. Wood. and the mothers maiden name was Mary Smith. Both were born in Arkansas.Melissa (Woods) McWilliams was born on eptember 13, 1825. Carol _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

I was fortunate to have two very courageous and adventurous grandmothers. They were born in 1892 and 1896 - on February 29th. Both of them loved to say they were "much younger" than their friends. Anna Boze Allen was born at Birchtree, Shannon County, grew up, lived and taught in Oregon County. She encountered bats and bulls, among other things. Her adventuring spirit led her to a one-room sod schoolhouse on the Nebraska plains and then to Idaho. My other grandmother, Hope Baker Worth, taught on the plains of Nebraska and then homesteaded in south-eastern South Dakota (while teaching), before heading to Idaho. I have both of their early teaching certificates - and, I hope, some of their courage and spirit. Barbara Rainey

Looking for info on: Wm. MARIOTT/MARRIOTT, b. 1752, Baltimore, MD died 1795 in Maryland....married Achsah.. maiden name unknown. She was said to have been born 1752 in Maryland... died about 1795.. I have been sent the statement that he was in the Revolutionary War.. am wanting to follow up on that statement, and any information/documentation to confirm or deny.. If you have documentation and info that would be helpful, would be glad to pay expenses if you are willing to snailmail to me, if you can't send through email.. Would be happy to exchange info, although I only have info on his grandson, Wm. Henderson MARIOTT [mar. Matilda FERRILL] on down to current. This Wm. H. MARIOTT and Matilda FERRILL MARIOTT are buried at Yadkin, Randolph Co., AR. If you've got scoop, let's exchange info!! Lanita

I think there are some of our Listers who live in Lawrence Co., AR.. in particular, Powhatten.. If so, please email me privately... I need help!! Thanks, Lanita

One of the main reasons why I started writing things down with stories and all, was because my mother or dad, would comment about this and that.. with the assumption that I knew what they were talking about... Now, they are used to me stopping them when I say....wait, wait, wait.. I don't know this...he/she did WHAT to whom and why??? If you've never written down any memory, oh what your descendants will miss!! We all what more for our research than just names and dates.. we are committed to bringing our ancestors to life for our living family and those to come.. Right now.. if you haven't already....write down one family story, legend, memory... and before you store it in your gedcom's, send it to the List.. we are asking, in particular, for stories about our maternal ancestors or grandmothers, because of Women's History Month... So, get your thinking caps on, and start typing... it's really not as hard as you think.. you really know more than you think you do... You might begin with any of these: I remember my parents told me that........ When I was young... When my grandparents were little...... My grandmother [or insert which woman] was really a pistol.. she used to..... Now, let's see what you come up with! Lanita

My mother , a very intelligent woman, had a new car. We lived in a city called Decatur. Mother was about to take the new car on a little trip and daddy was trying to explain to her this simple little task: " Now you know where the turn indicator is" (new to cars at that time) Yes , I am quite aware of where to turn in Decatur." No, I mean the turn Indicator, " still Mother persisted and persisted " She knew exactly where the turn in Decatur was" Why wouldn't she , she had lived there all her life. Nothing historical but quite comical and no she is not blonde. Loved the bird story, I can just picture that!!!!!! C.J. Williams

Subject: Re: [MO-OREGON-HISTORY] March is Women's History month Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2003 17:34:34 -0800 From: "joan and norm rusk" <jgrnlr@msn.com> To: <ozarkn@southwind.net> References: 1 Her is my Irish woman in history story, My great grandmother, Mary Clifford Griffin, smoked a corn cob pipe. In her later years, she was blind, but could still strike a match on the bottom of her rocking chair, without stopping the rocking, and bring the lit match up accurately to light her pipe. Joan Griffin Rusk

March is Women's History month, so thought it might be good to share something regarding our ancestral mothers.. If you have a story to tell, or found a good way to research those maternal lines, please share!! This story was shared with me by my mother's 1st cousin, Juanita. For all of you who knew Nora BENNETT DETHROW, my grandmother, you might get a kick out of this. I laughed until I cried because I could see her doing it!! "When Glen and I [came from Los Angeles} went to see your grandparents (about 39 years ago) we wanted to take them a gift and stopped at a ceramic ormental place and bought some things, including a bird bath that we thought would be beautiful in their yard. Nora just loved it.(?)When the birds came to bathe she got her gun and shot them!!! We were jolted, to say the least. She said the birds ate her no-nos." Tell us about one of yours!! Lanita

Hey Larry in SA... The reason why the churches on my site are BAPTIST, are because they were important to MY families!! My dad pastored the majority of those listed, or they were important to us for other reasons.... Not done yet on adding more churches, but sorry.. the only other denomination that will be included are FREEWILL BAPTISTs.. again, because of MY family's connections to them. Sorry 'bout that!! :>) Lanita

Missuz Miller, You should be a politician! N Lanita Sconce Miller wrote: > > Good Morning, > > In an effort to help others who may be interested, I have pictures of > some of the area churches online. These churches are in Carter, Howell, > Shannon, Texas and Oregon Counties in MO; and Randolph Co., AR... go to: > > www.lanitasloft.com > > While you're there, please look around, and don't forget to sign my > guestbook. > > Please come on back anytime. I will be constantly updating, as long as > Nancy is willing to help me.. > > As most of you know, SHE is the designer and webmaster behind the > scenes, and we are so fortunate to have one so generous with her time > and creativity..[and in a day and age where even in genealogy, SOMEONE > wants to make a buck off of others, Nancy is like a breath of fresh air > with her determination to provide free information!!] Our own HISTORY > website is a classic example of that!! If you haven't stopped by in a > while, you'll want to see what she has loaded on the site in an effort > to help us in our research.. THANKS, NANCY!!! > > Lanita > > ==== MO-OREGON-HISTORY Mailing List ==== > http://www.oregoncountyhistory.net/

Good Morning, In an effort to help others who may be interested, I have pictures of some of the area churches online. These churches are in Carter, Howell, Shannon, Texas and Oregon Counties in MO; and Randolph Co., AR... go to: www.lanitasloft.com While you're there, please look around, and don't forget to sign my guestbook. Please come on back anytime. I will be constantly updating, as long as Nancy is willing to help me.. As most of you know, SHE is the designer and webmaster behind the scenes, and we are so fortunate to have one so generous with her time and creativity..[and in a day and age where even in genealogy, SOMEONE wants to make a buck off of others, Nancy is like a breath of fresh air with her determination to provide free information!!] Our own HISTORY website is a classic example of that!! If you haven't stopped by in a while, you'll want to see what she has loaded on the site in an effort to help us in our research.. THANKS, NANCY!!! Lanita

Loretta, Absolutely contact the administrator of that GenForum. N Loretta Mann wrote: > > I rec'd an e-mail from a person that said they had information on my family > that was posted on Genforum. He said for $200. he would send me the > information he had accumulated in the last 10 years. If he had posted this > on Genforum they probably would have done something about it. However, I > feel if someone is getting e-mail addresses from a free site, he or she is > being dishonest. I don't know whether to contact Genforum about this or > not. Loretta > > ==== MO-OREGON-HISTORY Mailing List ==== > http://www.oregoncountyhistory.net/

I rec'd an e-mail from a person that said they had information on my family that was posted on Genforum. He said for $200. he would send me the information he had accumulated in the last 10 years. If he had posted this on Genforum they probably would have done something about it. However, I feel if someone is getting e-mail addresses from a free site, he or she is being dishonest. I don't know whether to contact Genforum about this or not. Loretta

I have had some people that have been so very kind to me that have shared what they had and some helped me when it wasn't even there family. I was told on the Sutton list not to name names on lists. So I will just say to all you wonderful people who who take the time to help others and for those of you that so freely share what you have put so much time and hard work in WE THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH.This is because sometimes we get so caught up in the joy of getting what you are giveing or shareing when we say thanks and what we really mean is THANK YOU! Barbara eor@saber.net

My information may be redundant, however, JOHNSON, William (Rev) b. Nov 18, 1871; d. June 29, 1939, Nannie B., Nov 15, 1875/ Sept. 15, 1948. bur. Cave Springs Cem, Oregon County, MO. Doris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancy" <lacywinston@earthlink.net> To: <MO-OREGON-HISTORY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 3:28 PM Subject: [MO-OREGON-HISTORY] Fwd: SUTTON/PARROTT > >From Jim: > > Subject: > Fw: [MO-OREGON-HISTORY] SUTTON/PARROTT > Date: > Wed, 26 Feb 2003 10:59:53 -0600 > From: > "billyjd" <billyjd@grnco.net> > To: > "Nancy" <lacywinston@earthlink.net> > > > > > Nancy, this is from my cuz that sent the site. JIM > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jacque Songer" <jlsonger@cox.net> > To: "billyjd" <billyjd@grnco.net> > Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 12:41 PM > Subject: Re: [MO-OREGON-HISTORY] SUTTON/PARROTT > > > > You might relay the message that the lady could be > > a missing link. When I first contacted the web site > > my branch was a dead end. I was able to make > > my connection back and they were able to see where > > the branch had ended up. That's the thing about research > > you just never know what may help. > > I finally figured out why I couldn't connect Rick's > > mothers people to the Cherokee book. By the time > > the roll was taken they had stopped living as Indian and > > were not counted. Since I can't find the William Read > > family in 1850, 60, or 70 it makes me wonder if maybe > > that wasn't the connection. I'm pretty sure they are > > the same Read/Reed group from VA>KY<IL and AR. > > Just can't tie it up. > > We're supposed to get rain tonight, we'll see. No matter > > how the storm hits us, it's always much worse for the > > rest of the country. Take care, Jacque > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "billyjd" <billyjd@grnco.net> > > To: "Jacque Songer" <jlsonger@cox.net> > > Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 9:43 AM > > Subject: Fw: [MO-OREGON-HISTORY] SUTTON/PARROTT > > > > > > > This is the reply from the lady, on the Suttons ,JIM > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Nancy" <lacywinston@earthlink.net> > > > To: <MO-OREGON-HISTORY-L@rootsweb.com> > > > Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2003 6:07 AM > > > Subject: [MO-OREGON-HISTORY] SUTTON/PARROTT > > > > > > > > > > Subject: > > > > Sutton/Parrott > > > > Date: > > > > Fri, 21 Feb 2003 10:16:23 -0700 > > > > From: > > > > msbnkc@webtv.net > > > > To: > > > > MO-OREGON-HISTORY-L@rootsweb.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Nancy/Jim, > > > > thanks for bjhughes link; it had Parrott's and Sutton's on it! > However, > > > > didn't find my branch; could have overlooked it though. Can anyone > > > > stear me to info/sites for: > > > > > > > > Parrott, Luther Benjamin b. 1821 TN, m. Arrena England > > > > > > > > Sutton, Nannie Bell b. 1875, m. Wm. Wid Johnson > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > Marilynn Parrott > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== MO-OREGON-HISTORY Mailing List ==== > > > > http://www.oregoncountyhistory.net/ > > > > > > > ______________________________

Mr. Landwehr, If you are out there, I need your help! N