You all gonna get a kick out of this one... LOL Letter Home From the Hillbilly in the Army Dear Ma and Pa: Am well. Hope you are. Tell brother Walt and brother Elmer the Army beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up quick before maybe all the places are filled. I was restless at first because you got to stay in bed till nearly 5 a.m., but am getting so I like to sleep late. Tell Walt and Elmer all you do before breakfast is smooth your cot and shine some things -- no hogs to slop, feed to pitch, mash to mix, wood to split, fire to lay. Practically nothing. Men got to shave, but it ain't bad, they git warm water. Breakfast is strong on trimmings like fruit juice, cereal, eggs, bacon, etc. but kinda weak on chops, potatoes, beef, ham, steak, fried eggplant, pie, and regular food. But tell Walt and Elmer you can always sit between two city boys tha! t live on coffee. Their food plus yours holds you till noon, when you get fed again. It aint no wonder these city boys can't walk much. We go on "route marches," which, the Sgt. says, are long walks to harden us. If he thinks so it is not my place to tell him different. A "route march" is about as far as to our mailbox at home. Then the city guys all get sore feet and we ride back in trucks. The country is nice, but awful flat. The Sgt. is like a schoolteacher. He nags some. The Capt. is like the school board. Colonels and Generals just ride around and frown. They don't bother us none. This next will kill Walt and Elmer with laughing. I keep gettin medals for shootin. I don't know why. The bull's-eye is near as big as a chipmunk and don't move. And it ain't shooting back, like the Higgett boys at home. All you got to do is lay there all comfortable and hit it. You don't even load! your own cartridges. They come in boxes. Be sure to tell Walt and Elmer to hurry and join up before other fellows get onto this setup and come stampeding in. Yore lovin daughter, Gail --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more

Subject: A Male Driver's Observation: A Male Driver's Observation: > > I was riding to work yesterday when I observed a female driver cut right > in > front of a pickup truck causing him to have to drive on to the shoulder > to > avoid hitting her. This evidently angered the driver enough that he > hung > his arm out his window and flipped the woman off. > > "Man, that guy is stupid," I thought to myself. > > I ALWAYS smile nicely and wave in a sheepish manner whenever a female > does anything to me in traffic and here's why: > > I drive 48 miles each way every day to work, that's 96 miles each day. > > Of these, 16 miles each way is bumper-to-bumper. Most of the > bumper-to-bumper is on an 8 lane highway so if you just look at the 7 > lanes > I am not in, that means I pass a new car something like every 40 feet > per lane. That's 7 cars every 40 feet for 32 miles. That works out to be > 982 cars every mile, or 31,424 cars. > > Even though the rest of the 32 miles is not bumper to bumper, I figure > I > pass at least another 4000 cars. That brings the number to something > like > 36,000 cars I pass every day. > > Statistically, half of these are driven by females, that's 18,000. > > In any given group of females 1 in 28 are having the worst day of > their > period. That's 642. > > According to Cosmopolitan, 70% describe their love life as dissatisfying or > unrewarding. That's 449. > > According to the National Institute of Health, 22% of all females > have > seriously considered suicide or homicide. That's 98. > > 34% describe men as their biggest problem. That's 33. > > According to the National Rifle Association 5% of all females carry > weapons and this number is increasing. > > This means, that EVERY SINGLE DAY, I drive past at least one female > that has a lousy love life, thinks men are her biggest problem, has > seriously considered suicide or homicide, is having the worst day of her > period, > and is armed. > > Flip one off? > > I think not. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more

I know my great grandparents, Monroe Archy Gilbert (M.A. Gilbert) and Mahala (Presley)England were married but can't find a record. They would have been married between about 1890 - 1894 - possibly in one of the Southern MO counties, but more than likely in one of the North Central/East Arkansas counties. They lived in Newark, Ark. which is near Batesville, ARk. (Independence County) when my grandmother was born in Nov. 1894 or 95. Mahala had lived in Oregon and Howell Counties when she was married to her first husband, Joel W. England. Thanks. Sure hope I find this marriage record some day !! Janice (near St. Louis)

In a message dated 2/18/2003 11:09:21 PM Central Standard Time, dbjorn@cameron.net writes: > > Hi All, I also have a WHITE line Stephen White married to Sarah Campbell b > 1815 TN daughter to Joseph Campbell and Milly Norris Campbell.Her 3 > children > are Mary E 1837,James M. 1839,Amelia 1841.Thanks Charlene > > I don't find a Stephen White in my files. Sorry, Carlene Missouri Ozarks

Good Evening, You might also find this little link useful: http://www.oregoncountyhistory.net/lookups/index.php N

Since we have new members on our list, I wonder if it might be beneficial if we list the resources that we have that we are willing to do lookups in. And, lets remember our manners.. NO ONE likes to do lookups if it is not followed by a THANK YOU, or followed by an insistence [or order] to do more lookups. That's how people get burned out!!! So, lets remember our manners!! I have the Oregon Co., MO Census for 1850-1880,1900-1920 The Oregon Co. History Book Cemeteries of Oregon County, Missouri Marriage Listings for the years 1845-1890 for Oregon Co., MO I am also connected to many families in the area. Check out those at my website: www.lanitasloft.com I am also going to the library tomorrow, and will do lookups in the roster books for both armies of the Civil War. If you need something, please provide the first name, middle initial or name if you know it, and surname. You will also need to tell me what state you think he enlisted, and which army. I will NOT do a lookup for all surnames. Welcome to all newcomers.. Now, lets make this week one to help one another. Lanita List Manager

1900 Oregon Co., MO Census: 28th Jun 1900, Goebel Twp., p97A #27-27 HOLLIS, JOSEPH W., age 22, Farmer, Owns Nov 1877, MO TN KY Sarah J., age 25, Wife, m.3y, 1-1 Mar 1875c Claude, age 2, Son Jul 1897, MO MO MO 1880 Oregon Co., MO Census: 5th-7th Jun 1880, Johnson Twp., 87th Dist p6:372b #55-55 HOLLIS, Jesse, age 31, Farmer, TN TN TN Martha, age 23, Wife, KpHse, KY KY KY William, age 12, Son, MO TN TN Raleigh, age 10, Son, MO TN TN Joseph, age 2, Son, MO TN KY 1870 Oregon Co., MO Census: 20th Aug 1870, Jobe Twp., P.O. Alton, p78 #548-552 HOLLIS, JESSIE, age 21, Farm Labor, MO Rosanah, age 27, Keeping House,MO Stephens, James, age 8, MO Stephens, Isabel, age 7, MO Hollis, Robert , age1, MO Let me know if you want marriage listings and cemetery info. Lanita

These were the parents of the Gilbert that I sent you earlier: 1880 Oregon Co., MO Census Parret, William, age 25, Farmer, MO TN KY Josephine, age 20, Wife, KpHse,TN TN TN Luther, age 3, Son, MO MO TN Polley J., age 7m, Dau, born Nov, MO MO TN 2 possibles for your William's parents. I chose the following because the birth states came closer to matching up, and the other didn't. 1870 Oregon Co., MO Census: 26th Aug 1870, Jobe Twp., P.O. Alton, p84 #590-594 PARROTT, LEWIS, age 48, Farmer, $1000, $700, TN Arrena, age 44, Keeping House, KY James W., age 22, KY William, age 15, MO Susan, age 13, MO Elisabeth, age 11, MO Benjamin, age 5, MO 1860 Oregon Co., MO Census: 9 Jul 1860, Woodside Twp., p180:45, 307-309 PARROTT, L. B., age 37, Farmer $800, $631, TN Arena, age 31, KY Mary J., age 16, TN Jessee W., age 12, KY Augusta, age 10 [female], KY William, age 6, MO Susan, age 4, MO Elisabeth, age 1, MO No PARROTTs listed in 1850 in Oregon Co. I even checked for PARRACKS, but nothing looked familiar. Let me see what I can find on HOLLIS. Lanita

1900 Oregon Co., MO Census: 23rd Jun 1900, Woodside Twp., p58B #205-206 PARROT, WILLIAM H. , age 45, Farmer, Owns May 1855,MO TN KY Josephine, age 40, Wife, m.25y, 12-9 Jan 1860, MO TN TN Polly J., age 20, Dau, Oct 1879, MO MO MO Gilbert J., age 18, Son, Mar 1882, MO MO MO Simon L., age 16, Son, Dec 1883, MO MO MO Nancy E., age 11, Dau, Jan 1889, MO MO MO Lottie E., age 9, Dau, Apr 1891, MO MO MO Rena J., age 6, Dau, Feb 1894, MO MO MO James H., age 3, Son May 1897, MO MO MO Willis F., age 4m, Son Jan 1900, MO MO MO There is also a Willis G. age, 1, in the Willie F. and Ellen PARRIOT household in 1900. Let me know if you think that might be it.. Still digging. Lanita

NEVER MIND... Stay tuned, Marilynn, I 've got some scoop for you!! Will put on list so everyone can see. Lanita

Marilynn, Welcome aboard!!! I have the census for 1850-1880, 1900-1920, and the cemetery book as well as the History book for Oregon Co. Would your info be in one of those sources, or do you need further back? Lanita

Anytime ARNOLD is mentioned, I am perking my eyes and ears. I am an ARNOLD descendant and might have info on the MO/AR people. Lanita

Hi everyone, I am new to this list but thanks to my cousin, Lanita, I'm here! Lanita has done a terrific job on my Bennett family line. I would also like any info that can be offered on my father's line, PARROTT or my maternal grandfather's line, HOLLIS. Grandfather Gilbert (Gib) Parrott and grandfather Claude Hollis. I have found some info on the internet on the Hollis side but nothing I can connect on the Parrott side. Thanks for any help or suggestions. Marilynn Parrott Brown

Good Afternoon, Ripley County, Missouri: 1890 Veterans Enumeration Schedule, index and associated images are now on our web: http://www.oregoncountyhistory.net/census/ripleycomo/1890/index.php N

Mary -- There is a John A. Arnold listed in the Pine Lawn Cem., Shannon County that is younger than you mention. He was born 1873 and died 1947. His wife is Margaret D. born 1875 and died 1961. Thought that they might connect somewhere. Sorry, I don't have any Fulton County records. On Tue, 18 Feb 2003 23:00:52 -0600 "Sam & Mary Brillhart" <smbhart@ptsi.net> writes: > Hello Cathy, > I believe my gg grandfather, John Arnold, b. abt. 1804, is buried in > Fulton County. He was living there in the 1860 census with four > sons. We have never been able to locate him after that time. He > may have had a son, Augustus, who is also buried in Fulton County. > > > I would really appreciate a look-up. > > Mary > smbhart@ptsi.net > > > > ==== MO-OREGON-HISTORY Mailing List ==== > http://www.oregoncountyhistory.net/ > > >

Hi all, I'll get back to you on these lookups; if I've missed anyone who has asked for a lookup, please email me and I'll get it to you ASAP. Thanks, Cathy

Caolyn I HAVE CAROLINE CRASS MARRIED JESSIE BYRD JUNE 03,1852 OREGON CO MO. This is my greataunt. Her sister SARAH ANN CRASS KESTER IS MY GREAT-GRANDMOTHER. CHILDREN OF CAROLINE AND JESSIE BYRD: John Byrd b.1854 Mary A. Byrd b. 1856 Paulina Byrd b.1858 Archie Byrd Mitchell Byrd b. 1861 Liza Byrd b.1862 Riann C. Byrd b.1865 David Byrd b.1868 Thomas Byrd b 1872 Margaret Byrd b. 1874 Joan Manhandyman@aol.com

Oregon County, MO-Randolph County, AR area: MOORE - John (probably the one in Randolph County, AR, killed during Civil War), and his son Josephus or Joe HAWS-HAWES-HAUS - Mary Lucinda, m. Joe Moore January 1886, Oregon County, died September 1897 Oregon County TAYLOR - T.C. on 1900 Oregon County Jobe Twp. census (looks like F.C. Faylor), wife Nancy. One of them was probably a sibling of either Joe Moore or Lucinda Haws. Had 2 of the Moore children living with them. CYPRET-CYPERT - probably related to either Moore or Haws family. Had 3rd Moore daughter with her in 1900 Oregon County Jobe Twp census. Carter-Shannon-Reynolds County Missouri area: YATES, Jesse, m. Susanah (Nancy) MILAM, both born about 1790-95, probably in Wilkes County, North Carolina. I wonder if she is related to the MILAM famly in Randolph County, Arkansas??? YATES, Washington, born NC, m. Judy BURNS, b. KY BURNS, Littleberry, may have been born a Crane/Crain in Virginia, took stepfather's name YATES, Isom, born Carter County, m. 1. Martha Jane SHEETS, 2. Mary Hettie Sartin Rector SHEETS, Anderson, born NC, m. Nancy Morris Some of the far-back surnames: Yates could have been Aytes, Call, Fouts or Pfoutz, Ketchum Judy McGinnis (not known to be related to the Missouri McGinnis family)

In a message dated 2/18/2003 8:32:26 PM Central Standard Time, JLGooch@webtv.net writes: > Mine are Mothers side > Warren, Bailey, Cates, Beverly, Woodring Ward, Coleman > > Dads Side > Lawson, Fagan > What LAWSON family? My gg-grandmother was Nancy Fountie Lawson (1840-1868), daughter of Ambrose M. Lawson (<>1803-<>1876) & Mary Ann Sisk (????-????). Carlene Missouri Ozarks

Hi All, I also have a WHITE line Stephen White married to Sarah Campbell b 1815 TN daughter to Joseph Campbell and Milly Norris Campbell.Her 3 children are Mary E 1837,James M. 1839,Amelia 1841.Thanks Charlene