Dear Betty, I am a stepdaughter to Charles Dick. His mother Mary was the daughter of Anton Bruns. Anton had two brothers. August Bruns, and John Bruns, and as you said they came from Germany. Charles is 87 years old as of yesterday, and remembers his mother talking about August and John her uncles. I am sorry that he does not remember much more. If you could give me more info on what you have, I will try to help you on this end. It might take some time, but there are records at the libaray that I might research in my spare time. If this helps, you can e-mail me at [email protected] Sincerely Jane Janzen

I am searching for any descendants of William H. Kays, b. abt. 1845, or a J.F. or could be J.T. Kays b. abt. 1841. William was born in Benton county, i dont know about J.F. or J.T. Kays probably Benton County also. Their father was John R. Kays. Their mother was Lavinia Kays. William H. married a Parmelia Curtis on 03-22-1866.John R. Kays their father was the son of William Kays and mother Elizabeth Dickerson. Any info about thes guys will be appreciated. Thanks James Kays.

Hi Edith, I have your Mary Polly Byrd as a sister to my PLEASANT BYRD, b. 1822 Grainger Co, TN; d. 01-08-1894 MO. Their parents were JAMES PLEASANT BYRD, b. 1793 Hawkins Co, TN; d. 05-21-1864 Benton Co, MO; m. NANCY CARPENTER in 1816 TN; she was b. 1795 Wilkes Co, NC; d. 1839/40 TN. Other siblings: SARAH Byrd, b 1816 TN .... CHARLES Byrd, b. 01-15-1818 Grainger Co, TN; d. 11-19-1894 Byrds, Brown Co, TX .... JESSE Blackston Byrd, b. 02-16-1820 Grainger Co, TN; d. 02-09-1884 Brown Co, TX .... ELIZABETH Byrd, b.1825 Grainger Co, TN; d. IL .... JAMES Jackson Byrd, b. 07-25-1827 Grainger Co, TN; d. 04-16-1894 Collins Co, TX .... MALINDA Byrd, b. 10-06-1828 Grainger Co, TN; d. 1907 Christian Co, MO .... WILLIAM Byrd, b. 08-30-1831 Grainger Co, TN; d. 11-08-1883 TX .... MARTIN (Mort) Shelby Byrd, b. 12-26-1833/34 Grainger Co, TN; d. 12-12-1879 Brown Co, TX .... and a 1/2 sister: HARRIET Polly Byrd, b. 03-07-1846 Greene Co, MO; d. 10-23-1910 Brown Co, TX (her mother: DICY LEE). I don't have a lot of infomation on your Mary Polly. The same you noted, except I have death year of 1920 in Stone Co, MO. The same 2 marriages you show and no children listed.

I hope that I am on the correct mail list. I am needing information for Warsaw, Missouri area. My grandfather, Earl Walter Mitchell, passed away in his home near Warsaw about May 7, 1965. I say about because he was dead for several days before he was discovered. Is there anyone on the list who is in the area and could go to the library and see if there were any articles about his death in the local newspaper? I am willing to pay reasonable costs for mileage, copies and postage. Due to my husband's serious illness I am unable to come to Missouri from Ohio and do this research. Sincerely, Conni Mitchell Braun

Hello, I'm looking for ancestors of my grandfather, John Henry Bruns, who farmed in Benton County from the 1920s until his death in 1960. He was the son of John Bruns and Bertha Helen Jensen, who both emigrated from Germany. Rudolph Bruns was a brother (I think). Property records from the 1920s list several Brunses, including my grandfather John. Any info greatly appreciated, Barbara Bruns Palmer San Jose, CA

Hello Listmembers Would there be a kind soul on this list who might have an 1870 census CD or access to the 1870 Benton Co. census who could do a lookup for me? I'm almost certain that I have found a family of my JOHNSON line located in Benton Co. from at least 1868 to 1880. On page 350 of Williams Twp. are listed the following families, which are father and sons. John C. Johnson Calvin Johnson Andrew P. Johnson William A. Johnson Would also be interested in the other JOHNSON family on the same page: Sarah Johnson Thanks in advance for any help. Rich ___________________________________________________________ «¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»¥«¤»§«¤» Rich Lowe [email protected] Van Buren Co. IA GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~iavanbur/ Villages of Van Buren http://www.800-tourvbc.com

Homer, Thank you. Juanita

The 1880 Benton Co. Federal Census lists a Jno. C. Johnson, b. OH abt 1820 and wife Sallie, b. KY abt 1823. In the same household is listed a grandson, Clarence Garrison. I think there is a good chance that John C. Johnson is of my line as the names, ages and birthplace of both John C. and Sarah match what I have found elsewhere. My Sarah Johnson's maiden name was Peterie or Petrie. One source states that John died in Kansas. Would like to hear from anyone with knowledge of this family or who might have access to information that could shed adddtional light on this family. Please resond to [email protected] if you have info.

Ionia is in northeast White Township, on Rt P, a couple miles west of Hwy 65.

Could someone tell me any of the townships in Ionia,MO. Thanks, Juanita

Hi, I have a new email address it is [email protected] my old one was [email protected] it changed before I could unsubscribe from the lists that I am on. thank you Tawsha

Hi, William Newton Short and Rhoda Nicholson are my Great Grandparents. My grandfather was their son, Darius. My father is his son, Lawrence Short. I have been in touch with Lynnice Allen. Years ago, I also was in contact with Gladys Ingram. I have seen where the Englands come in. I have a lot of information on my direct line. If you care to share any informatin contact me. LaRita

I am new to this list and I am looking for the burial places of the following: Mary Etta Green d. 1974 - 1982 Gladys Green d. probably around 1954 All we know is that some of the family said they were buried in Warsaw. Could be at the same place or two different places. If anyone has a cemetery book with listings, I would truly appreciate a lookup. Thanks Judy

Searching for a photograph of Friederich Brauer. Born 1826, Langenhausen, Germany. Died 1896, Brauersville, Benton County, Missouri.

I have information of a Rebecca (Becky) Zumalt married Joseph Oliver Land. Joseph Land was born 1864 . He and Becky had a son Albert Elwood. Joseph was son of Jeremiah and Amanda (Gaylord) Land. I also have Sophia S Land born abt 1880 married benton county 1897 Claude Boring. She was daughter of Atteberry Land and granddaughter of Jeremiah Land. My information also states Sophia died giving birth to her first child and the child also died. This information comes from my Land family..hope it helps sincerly Ronda

Can you give me information on the Lutjen School [Historical]? Are there 2 locations or one. Who was the School named after? Directions? Returning to Missouri in Sep. Any and all information appreciated! Del Luetjen

Thanks for speedy response. No wonder I can't find my family's roots...I've been digging in the wrong field!! Linda

Climax Springs is in Camden County, near the southeast corner of Benton County, so his records would probably be there. If you think he lived near there, but on the Benton side of county line, click on "Links & Announcements" at upper right of message board, and check the links listed there.

Does this Howard family connect with George Howard married to Rebecca Lavina Dunkin who were the parents of Lydia Ash, Elisha and Tabitha Fincher? They settled around Warsaw and Climax Springs. Or is the "Howards Concrete" family? Thanks.

I am looking for Warner Delozier family in Benton Co. (Climax Springs, MO) Do you have resources for marriages, deaths, deeds, etc.