I am getting mixed messages about this funeral home. When I inquired in approx. 2001, I was told that the home I was interested in was different person with same last name. Records not available. Now, I hear that they are available. Could they have found the records? Thanks, Chuck -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com To: MOBUCHAN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MOBUCHAN] Where is Undertaker E. R. Sidenfaden? This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.buchanan/4319.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sidenfaden Funeral Home is now called Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. It is located at 3609 Frederick, St. Joseph, MO 64506 Phone 816-232-3355. They have all the old Sidenfaden records. Wonderful people to work with. Helen ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MOBUCHAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection.

Hello. I am new to the list and am tracing my VanMeter and McCandless family members in Buchanan County. My great-grandfather Bailey Mack Van Meter was born in 1870 and died in 1939. According to an obituary someone on another Rootsweb list told me about, his mother -- Mary Van Meter -- died 30 Jan. 1919 at age 85. Her maiden name was Mary Jane McCandless. She married Joseph H. Van Meter 12 Sept 1865 in Hardin County, Kentucky. Is anyone else on this list is researching the VanMeter or McCandless families? Best wishes, JoLynne Walz Martinez

JoLynne, I haven't much, but a couple of Van Meters in my line. Note that there is a website: www.vanmeter.com that you might want to look at. Here is what I have: Descendants of Damaris Dodge Generation No. 1 1. DAMARIS DODGE was born 05 Sep 1843 in Cameroon, Warren County, Illinois, and died 1927 in Des Moines, Iowa/Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. She married HUGO GROTIUS VAN METER. He was born 15 Nov 1831 in Bartholomew County, Indiana, and died 22 Aug 1885 in Des Moines, Iowa/Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. Children of DAMARIS DODGE and HUGO VAN METER are: i. MABEL VAN METER. ii. JOHN CLAY VAN METER. iii. BERT DODGE VAN METER. iv. WILBER LEE VAN METER. Notes for WILBER LEE VAN METER: From www.vanmetre.com: "Wilbur L. Van Meter Wilbur L. Van Meter is numbered among the native sons of Dallas county who are successfully engaged in general agricultural pursuits here. He was born in Van Meter township on the 30th of August, 1881, and is a son of Hugo G. and Damaris (Dodge) Van Meter. The father was a native of Indiana and came to Iowa in August, 1852. The family name is closely associated with the development and progress of this part of the state and is perpetuated in the township which is so styled. Mr. Van Meter located in the township bearing his name and resided within its borders up to the time of his death. He was very successful here although his residence in Iowa covered a comparatively short period. He made judicious investments in property, acquiring almost two thousand acres of rich farm land in Dallas county, besides extensive holdings in Madison county, Iowa. He owned and operated the De Soto grist and saw mills for a number of years, and in addition to his milling interests and the production of grain he was a heavy breeder and feeder of stock. His business affairs were therefore large and important and brought to him an excellent return. He was seldom if ever at error in matters of business judgment and seemed to recognize with remarkable intuition a favorable business situation. Moreover, whatever he undertook he carried forward to successful completion, and he thus won his way to the front ranks among the progressive and representative men of the county. In political affairs Hugo G. Van Meter was deeply interested and became a recognized factor in molding political thought and action. He gave stanch support to the republican party and for years was a dominant force in its councils, his opinion always carrying weight therein. On the republican ticket he was elected to represent his district in the lower house of the state legislature for one term and became an able member of that body, serving on several important committees and taking active part in the deliberations in the committee rooms and upon the floor of the house. Widely recognized as a man of strong individuality and marked force of character, he left his impress for good upon the public as well as upon the agricultural development of this part of the state. Fraternally he was connected with the Masonic order, being a charter member of Adel lodge, A. F. & A. M. He died in 1885, at the age of fifty-five years, and is still survived by his widow, who is now residing in Des Moines. In the family of this worthy couple were five children, of whom four are yet living: Mabel, the wife of E. S. Ames, a resident of Chicago; John C., of Des Moines; Bert D., of Linn county, Iowa; and Wilbur L., of this review. The last named was reared at home and pursued his education in the common schools, in the De Soto high school and at Drake University at Des Moines, being graduated from the last named institution in the class of 1904. He was thus well equipped for the responsible and practical duties of life and following his graduation he located on his present home farm in Adams township. Here he owns one hundred and sixty acres of valuable land and has charge of one thousand acres, the other eight hundred and forty acres still belonging to his father's estate. He is thus actively engaged in the cultivation of the soil. He is well known as a breeder and feeder of cattle and hogs. In his political views Mr. Van Meter is a republican, but without desire for office. He belongs to De Soto lodge, No. 591, A. F. & A. M., and to the Christian church, and in his life exemplifies the spirit of these two organizations. He is regarded as one of the leading reliable young farmers of Dallas county, carrying on an extensive business and manifesting in its management excellent capacity for the successful control of large affairs. He displays keen discernment and sound judgment and his life has been one of continuous activity in which has been accorded due recognition of labor." v. KATHERINE "KATE" VAN METER. --------------------------------- 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with theYahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.buchanan/4318.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, the Martins and Erdodys were cousins, but I'd like to know specifically which two were siblings.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.buchanan/4320/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Heaton-Bowman-Smith-& Sidenfaden Chapel is now located at: 3609 Frederick Avenue St. Joseph, Mo. 64506 Maybe this will be of some help to you! Dennis

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.buchanan/4315.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much. I'm thinking her boyfriend's name was George. Any leads on him?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.buchanan/4315.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have talked to an individual who went to her funeral which she said was a graveside service and she thouht it was at Memorial Park Cemetery. TDhey are now looking this up for me and will get back to me today.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FUCHS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.buchanan/4319.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My G-Grandmother (Phillipina FUCHS) was prepared for burial by these people in 1922, and I corresponded with them about 5 years ago. They're now called "Heaton, Bowman, Smith, and Sidenfaden Funeral Home". Art Burch -- Ohio

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.buchanan/4319/mb.ashx Message Board Post: E. R. Sidenfaden was located at 1103 Fred Ave, St. Joseph in 1912. Looking for funeral records. Apparently Sidenfaden funeral home no longer exists.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Erdodi, Erdody, Martin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.buchanan/4318/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for information about Mary Erdody who died in St. Joseph in 1912. Who was her husband? What was her relationship to John Martin. They lived on Seneca Street.

This funeral home is not the one that is part of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden. The Sidenfaden here is H.O. Sidenfaden which was operated by his son Herman W. Sidenfaden. I was in the same club with H.O.'s granddaughter Emma Sidenfaden Byrne. Perhaps, the E.R. records are at Heaton-Bowman's but in chasing info it is great to have our chicks in a row. Good Luck to all. MW

I had a relative buried by Sidenfaden Funeral Home in 1923. I contacted Funeral Home bearing that name in approx. 2000. Was told that this was not same Sidenfaden and that records were not available. If more can be found, please let me know. Thanks, Chuck -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com To: MOBUCHAN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:14 AM Subject: [MOBUCHAN] Where is Undertaker E. R. Sidenfaden? This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.buchanan/4319/mb.ashx Message Board Post: E. R. Sidenfaden was located at 1103 Fred Ave, St. Joseph in 1912. Looking for funeral records. Apparently Sidenfaden funeral home no longer exists. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MOBUCHAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.buchanan/4315.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Date of death revised

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.buchanan/4316.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you. Someone else advised me that his hospital was torn down several years ago.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.buchanan/4316.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I was born at St. Joseph's Hospital. My understanding is that the official name was St. Joseph or St. Joseph's Hospital, but everyone in town referred to it as Sisters' Hospital because of the nuns.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.buchanan/4317.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You're welcome. Was glad to be able to help. They may not have obituaries but you can get on the St. Joseph Public Library website and get their mailing address and they will look the obits up for you. Good luck. Helen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.buchanan/4317.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you! I will contact them today.