This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gift Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zJB.2ACE/1631.1.2.1.1.1.1.3 Message Board Post: Mark: I have spent quite a long time tracking down your Daniel Gift and have not been able to pin him down tightly. There were two Daniel Gift's born around 1844, one moved to Indiana and stayed there and the other one was born in Indiana and I lose track of quickly. There is a Daniel Gift, son of David Gift and Ellen Grimes, born in Indiana about 1845. The family shows up in the 1850 census in Anderson Township, Madison County, Indiana. They are on page 66. The family does not show up in the 1860 census and by the 1870 census, your Daniel was already married to Charlotte Welch. If the parents of this Daniel died when he was young, he may have grown up thinking that he was born in Ohio, since many of his siblings were. That is the best lead that I have so far, and I will continue to follow it until I find something else. If this lead pans out, that would put you in the Johann Nicholas Gift branch of the family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zJB.2ACE/1631.1.2.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you, Brian. I am glad that your health is better now.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gift, Linn, Harness Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zJB.2ACE/1631.1.2.1.1.1.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Marysville City Cemetery Buried Section J, Block 4, Lot 2 ELIZABETH HARNESS WIFE OF PETER GIFT DIED FEB. 8, 1861 AGED 40 Y'RS. 10 MOS. PETER GIFT DIED JAN. 22, 1874 AGED 63 YRS. 3 MOS. SARAH C. GIFT WIFE OF D.H. REDDICK DIED MAR. 20, 1869 AGED 36 YRS. 3 MOS. EMMA GIFT WIFE OF F. VAN HORN DIED APR. 12, 1864 AGED 18 YRS. Buried Section J, Block 4, Lot 1 FRANCIS LINN BORN JUNE 1, 1831 - DIED APR. 19, 1904 RACHEL A. HIS WIFE BORN OCT. 3, 1843 - DIED JUNE 25, 1907 FRANCIS P. LINN BORN AUG. 26, 1872 DIED JUNE 30, 1888 DORA LINN WIFE OF A.D. PATTON BORN APR. 3, 1869 DIED JUNE 30, 1913 PS. Jim and others....sorry I haven't gotten back to some of you previously...I have been ill over the last year and am now just getting back to my family history work. I have several inquiries that I am slowly working on.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gift Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zJB.2ACE/1631.1.2.1.1.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: I have pictures of the Gift grave markers in Marysville, KS, along with census record extracts on my website at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~profhoff/petergiftrec.htm

Patty, Not quite sure what you meant? Old Newspapers are at the library in St Joe, correct? What are the hours and times they are open? Somebody mentioned they are closed for renovations. Is this true. Need to get everything lined up before I travel all the way up there. Marsha

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kerns, Leftwich, Stroud/Strowd Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zJB.2ACE/1996.2 Message Board Post: Taken from History of Buchanan County, MO 1881 GEORGE M. KERNS, farmer and stock raiser, section 4, post office Easton, was born August 31, 1844, in Clinton County, Missouri, and Was principally reared as a farmer, and there received his education. During the late war, he displayed his patriotism by enlisting in the State Militia, serving for eighteen months, and took part in several small skirmishes. At the close of the war he again turned his attention to farming. In January, 1870, he settled on the place which he now occupies, and since that time has been a resident of this county. His landed estate consists of 100 acres, where he resides, and 8o acres in DeKalb County, all improved. He has always shown a commendable spirit in forwarding the interests of the county. December 23, 1874, he was married to Miss Keziah Strowd, a native of Indiana, born in ‘845. They have had four children Florence B., David F., Helen and Alice. Mrs. K. is a member of the Presbyterian Church. JESSE T. LEFTWICH, farmer and stock raiser, section I, post office Easton, was born August 11, 1811, in Bedford County, Virginia, and when about twelve years of age he moved with his parents to Pittsylvania County, where he spent his -boyhood days on a farm and received his education. Upon becoming of age he commenced the manufacture of tobacco, and after following the business for ten years he turned his attention to farming, and continued therein some twenty years. He again engaged in the tobacco business and was so occupied until the war broke out, when he lost heavily. He had three sons in the Confederate army under General Lee, two of them taking part in twenty-two general engagements, besides many minor engagements. At the close of the war Mr. L. emigrated west and settled in this county. He moved to the place where he now resides in 1872, and now owns a fine farm of eighty acres, improved. At one time he fixed up proper facilities for the tobacco business, but the climate was too cold t! o make it a success. Mr. L. was married in 1837 to Miss Letitia Shelton, a native of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, born October i4, 1820. They have had eleven children, ten of whom are living, Taswell B., George W., Mary A. (now Mrs. Joseph Robinson, of Easton), James B., Augustin J.. William L., Nancy J. (now Mrs. George Marker, of Easton), John B., Victoria L. (now Mrs. John Kerns), and Thomas J. Mrs. L. is a member of the Christian church. - ALLEN STROUD, -farmer and stock raiser, section 16, post office Easton, was born October 14, 1810, in Dearborn County, Indiana, and Was reared as a farmer until twenty-one years of age, there receiving his education. He moved to Vanderburg County, Indiana, in 1831, and resided there for thirty-four years, engaged in farming and stock raising. From that place he came to Buchanan County, Missouri, in 1865. He owns 140 acres of land well improved and stocked. Mr. S. made what he owns by honesty, industry and fair dealing. He has been twice married, first on the 4th of July, 1833, to Miss Jane Smith, a native of Rochester, New Jersey. She died on the 9th of January, 188o, leaving a family of seven children, three of whom are still living: Helen E., (now Mrs. D. L. Hawkins) Kizia, (now Mrs. Monroe Kerns) and Joshua. He was married again January 11, 1881, to Mrs. Ellen McClain, a native of this state. They are members of the Free Baptist Church. His son-in-law, D. L. Hawkins, resides with him. The following is a list of the secret orders in Buchanan County: MARTON TOWNSHIP. Under a dispensation of April 28, i858, granted by Bro. and Rev. William N. Irish, Dist. D. G. M., who was present and organized Easton Lodge, No. 101, A. F. and A. M., in their halt in the town of Easton, Buchanan County, Missouri, by appointing Bros. Daniel Conway, W. M.; Hugh McClintock, Sen. W.; Absalom Kerns, Jun. W.; Jordan J. Pullins, Treas.; John Long, Secy; Silas H. Kerns, Sen D.; L. D. Dowell, Jun. D.; Adam Kerns, Tyler, duly installing them as such. On the 28th day of May, 1858, a charter was granted or issued to said lodge, and on August 11th following, the following named officers were duly installed under their charter: Daniel Conway, W. M.; Absalom Kerns, Sen. W.; Joab Shultz, Jun. W.; J. J. Pullins, Treas.; John Long, Secy; Silas Kerns, Sen. D.; L. D. Dowell, Jun. D.; Adam Kerns, Secy and Treas. Daniel Conway, Hugh McClintock and Absalom Kerns were charter officers. The following named have been W. Masters of this lodge: Daniel Conway, Absalom Kerns, Isham S. Talbot, John L. Stoneman, W. F. Forbis, Joseph Robinson, C. W. Benight, George W. Leftwich, George T. Black. The following named persons have been secretaries: John Long, Elijah McCrary, C.W. Benight, Joseph Evans, Joseph Robinson, Chesley Wyatt, W. F. Forbis, James B. Leftwich. Present officers: George T. Black, W. M.; George W. Leftwich, Sen. W.; Elan Rice, Jun. W.; I. S. Talbot, Treas.; C. W. Benight, Secy.; Henry McCrary, Sen. D.; Wm. R. Evans, Jun. D.; Wm. M. Vassar, Tiler. Number of present membership, 23, as per last Grand Lodge report.

Hi, Any chance you have a marriage between Edith Clark to a Kerns? Rea

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schieber, Fink, Jasper, Martin, Kerns, Scantlen, Traxler Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zJB.2ACE/1996.1 Message Board Post: I have a William I. KERNS that married Alice Anna MARTIN in Easton, MO. I have no information on them other than her parents. I figure by the censuses, that they were married about 1904. They had 4 children that I know of; Julia B., Lucile Vergie, Forrest E., and Edward. I would be interested to know if any of these names rings a bell with you. Nancy www.raufamily.net

Hi, Does the archive or library in St Joe have old newspapers you can look up information. I need 1918-1920. If so can you give me addresses and times to go look, will be coming from out of town. Thank You, Marsha

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kerns Bangher Sullivan Keller Boyer Poe Chambers Howard Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zJB.2ACE/1996 Message Board Post: I have about 15 Kerns marriage records from the Easton, Mo. area of which I'am trying to connect parents of the bride and groom to. I'am also interested in finding out who John M. Kerns was the son of who was killed by a bull.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kerns Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zJB.2ACE/1276.1281 Message Board Post: Does anyone know the date this event happened and who John Martin Kerns is the son of?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zJB.2ACE/1982.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Yes, anything is possible, I do not have a James Duncan in my line, but my George W. Duncan m. Elizabeth Mounts in Johnson county,IN and they both came from KY. I do not know which county in Ky, is the only thing. write me at [email protected] with a pedigree or descendant chart if you have one

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zJB.2ACE/1099.1 Message Board Post: I have since identified the children of Isaac and Anna Enyart Roberts: They are: Nancy Ann Margaret Roberts b. 1799 m. William Fallis Cornelius W. Roberts b. 1806 m. Mary Jane Linville John Enyart Roberts b.6/7/1807 m. Nancy Bridges Mary Ann Roberts b. 1808 m. Andrew Jackson Armstrong The children of John Enyart Roberts and wife Nancy Bridges were: Mariam Roberts b. 1/13/1828 m. Edwin W. McClain Wilford W. Roberts b. 1830 m.Priscilla Brady Mary Ann Roberts b. 5/30/1832 m. Bartholomew Tonroy Charles H. Roberts b. 10/25/1839 m..Margaret Elizabeth Tucker John Cyrus Roberts b. 10/16/1842 m. Mattie C. Stubblefield Isaac M. Roberts b. 2/8/1846 m. Sarah Elizabeth Buck Samantha Elizabeth Roberts b. 3/18/1847 m. John Benjamin Hamiliton

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DUNCAN, WATKINS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zJB.2ACE/1982.1.1.1 Message Board Post: DUNCAN is in my ancestry, as well, in the Clinton County-Buchanan County area. James DUNCAN WATKINS (the older of two) was named for his ancestor--James DUNCAN. These DUNCANs came from Kentucky to Missouri in 1820s. Any chance we have a link?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zJB.2ACE/1982.1.1 Message Board Post: Could be, I am still trying to flesh out my DUNCAN lines,but otherwise I do not know

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zJB.2ACE/1411.1 Message Board Post: I TOOK A PIC OF BROKEN GRAVE MARKER.: JOHN SEBUS----BORN KEEKAN GERMANY--------BORN JAN 12, 1815-----DIED NOV 27, 1855..WILL SEND TO YOU. MY EMAIL IS: [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Duncan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zJB.2ACE/1982.1 Message Board Post: Sandra--Any chance that you are related to any Duncan's from Agency, MO?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zJB.2ACE/1995 Message Board Post: This site needs traffic in order to stay up. Please give it a try. It has loads of information an any topic you could possibly think of and its all free. http://redir.ek.dk/PeopleFind

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lisenbee Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zJB.2ACE/1975.2.1 Message Board Post: Hi Gretchen. I have just discovered this line and have not had an opportunity to research it yet. When I do, I'll keep you in mind. The Alma I'm researching lived/married in Omaha then moved to Missouri. Apparently, he's buried in Omaha. Take care.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Marnell, Toohey, Cody, Earickson, Erickson, Peters Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zJB.2ACE/1408.1 Message Board Post: Many thanks to Paula Sisco for finding two St Joseph News-Press clippings from 1918 about John marnell's fall and death: Friday, October 4, 1918 JOHN MARNELL BADLY HURT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Retired Contractor Seriously Injured by Falling In Elevator Shaft at the Jenkins Building John Marnell, 1010 Ridenbaugh street, a retired contractor, suffered very serious injuries when he fell from the second floor into an elevator shaft at the Jenkins Music Company's building, 713 Felix street, at 10:30 o'clock this forenoon. He fell to the basement. A police ambulance was summoned by employes who heard the man's cries and he was hurried to Noyes Hospital. He is seventy-three years old. It is possible that his back is broken and an X-ray examination will be made late today to determine this. Mr. Marnell had gone to the building with a neighbor to get some kindling and his companion is said to have failed to replace the guard railat the second floor landing. The accident was at the freight elevator, in the rear of the building. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday, October 14, 1918 DIES OF HIS INJURIES End Comes to John Marnell, Who Fell Through an Elevator Shaft Ten Days Ago. John J. Marnell, seventy-three years old, who had been a resident of St. Joseph forty-five years, died at Noyes Hospital Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock from injuries suffered Friday, Oct 4, when he fell into a freight elevator shaft at the Jenkins Sons' building. Mr. Marnell's back was broken, but he did not lose consciousness until a short time before his death. Mr. Marnell was born in Ireland, and married to Miss Mary Cody there in 1866. He came to America in 1872 and located in Hoboken, N.J., where he remained three years, and then came to St. Joseph. He was one of the first paid firemen here, and subsequently engaged in sewer and paving contracting. He is said to have laid one-third of the district sewers in St. Joseph. He retired a year ago last August, having been in business for thirty-two years. He was a communicant of the St. Joseph Cathedral parish and was a charter member of the Royal Camp No. 64, Knight of the Maccabees. The accident which resulted in Mr. Marnell's death happened Friday morning, Oct. 4. He had gone to the Jenkins building with a neighbor to get some kindling. How he happend to fall into the shaft has never been learned, as no one witnessed the accident. The body is at the family home at 1010 Ridenbaugh street, where he had lived thirty-five years, and the funeral service will be conducted there tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, unless the influenza ban is lifted, in which case it will be at St. Joseph's Cathedral, and burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The dead man is survived by his widow and two sons, John J. and James Marnell of St. Joseph.