The Clark County Historical Society and Museum will host a special presentation on the Spencer family murders at 10 a.m. Saturday. The museum is located at 252 N. Morgan St., Kahoka. A group of local individuals, calling themselves the Bill Young Project, have been researching the ax murders and the trials of Willis James and Bill Young. A memorial service of some type will be held on the 125th anniversary of the Spencer deaths Aug. 3 at the Bethlehem Cemetery where they and many of their neighbors are buried. If anyone on this list can provide the regular hours of the museum, it would be appreciated. My interest in the murders is that family tradition says my great-grandmother Mary Alexander was the first woman on the scene from the neighborhood. I have no proof of that claim other than my mother said so. Connie Street ckcasey@louisacomm.net " I pledge allegiance to the Earth, the planet on which we live; and to fresh air, pure water, healthy soils, life-giving plants, and all of the animals. One Earth, four oceans, seven continents, and thousands of lakes and rivers, And, I accept my duty as an honorable citizen of this Earth with respect and consciousness toward all." Connie's Web site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~conniesfamily/ Keith's Web site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~conniesfamily/keith.html

If anyone is interested in the Spencer Murders, there is a program scheduled for Saturday at the historical society in Kahoka....I'll send details in a few minutes. Connie Street ckcasey@louisacomm.net

Dear Listers; I'm seeking information on my GGF William D. George b March 1849 MO (according to census records) and GM Mary Adaline (Garrett) George b Aug 9, 1878 Albert, (Gillespie Co.),TX. William was a cattle hand and worked on the Moss Ranch in Llano Co., TX prior to Sept 18, 1879 when he married Henrietta Solomon b 1861 GA (daughter of Godwin and Mary Jane Roberts)in Gillespie Co., TX. They had four children between 1880 and 1887, Wm. is recorded widowed, 1900 census. Their first child Wm. Lawrence George (my GF) born July 21, 1880 served in the U.S.A. and then the U.S.M.C. before marrying Mary Garrett, having their first child Waldorff George and moving to Maricopa Co., AZ. Wm. D. and Henrietta (went by Ettie) also had Euphamia, Enock and Francis. Wm. D. George sold his farm and moved across the co. to Willow City after his children had grown. There he built and operated a general store until it was destroyed by fire. No more in known of William D. George. His birth place in MO and my GM's parents and siblings are and have remained by blocks for years. Any suggestions, ideas or references will be very welcome, if you are researching this line or believe you could be related, you are strongly encouraged to reply. DWG __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com

I am seeking information on the origin of the name for Luray, MO. I wonder if it was named for Luray, VA, by the early settlers who arrived there from that part of Virginia. Luray, VA, was founded in 1812 on Hawksbill Creek in Shenandoah County, VA. It became the county seat of Page County when that county was formed in 1831 from Shenandoah (mainly) and Rockingham Counties. Joe Baker

Hi List I received the following from rootsweb.com. So MOCLARK-L may be down when you try to use it.: <Beginning Monday, 10 June 2002, RootsWeb will begin the complex and <time-consuming process of upgrading our servers to new hardware. < < o What does this mean for you? Well, it means some servers will be < unavailable during this time unavailable and we are asking for your < patience. <cut> < <Thank you for your patience and understanding while we go through a <few "growing pains." < < <-- < <Vicki Lindsay Thauvin <RootsWeb Staff <vicki@rootsweb.com Have a good day Robert W Hartman 2465 S. Old Highway 94 St. Charles, MO. 63303-5619

Greetings Listers: Does anyone on this list have access to any Land Records Indexes for Clark County covering the period 1865 - 1875? Thanks, Micheal Mathews Researching: Channel, Barnes, Hathaway, Mathews

I am seeking the birth place of my Great Grand Father, William D. George, born March 1849 Missouri. According to census records his Father was born in KY and Mother in MO. I know nothing of him until his arrival in TX some time prior to 1879. I understand he was a cattle hand, worked on the Moss Ranch in Llano Co. TX, fought Indians in Llano and Gillespie Co. TX, in the battle of Pack Saddle Hill. William married Henrietta (Ettie) Solomon b 1861 Coffee Co., GA on 9/18/79 in Gillespie Co., TX. Ettie was the daughter of Godwin and Mary Jane (Roberts)Solomon. The George family had four children. Their first (my grandfather) William Lawrence George b July 21, 1880 m Mary Adaline Garrett b 1887 Albert, TX. Euphamia (DAU) b Mar 1882 Enock E. (SON) b Aug 1885 Francis C. (DAU) b Apr 1887 William was widowed prior to 1900 and by 1910 he had moved to Willow City (Gillespie Co) TX. There he owned and operated a general store until it's destruction by fire. William does not appear on 1920 census, no death cert is available at state or county levels. I have and am researching MO census but have found so many William D's that, well, you can't see the forest for the trees. I am completely open to any suggestions or references, any help would be greatly appreciated as this is the block wall to bet all walls. Any one researching these lines or believing they may be related is encouraged to reply. DWG __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com

I am seeking information on William D. George b Mar 1849 MO. He lived in Gillespie Co., Tx. Married Henrietta (Ettie) Solomon b 1861 GA in Sept 1879. Indian fighter and farmer, father to four, he owned/operated a general store in Willow City TX until after 1910. His children; Lawrence Wm., Euphamia, Enock and Francis. Anyone researching this line or feeling they may be related is encouraged to reply. Thank you, David W. George __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com

I am looking for the parents and siblings of GEORGE KYLER and HESTER WARD. GEORGE was born in 1830 and HESTER about 1833. They married in Clark County, Missouri in 1850 and then moved to Hancock County, Illinois. They had three children. I believe that GEORGE has changed the family surname 3 times, once in 1850 to CARROLL, in 1870 it was MCCARROLL and sometime after that he changed it to CARLE. This has been a very difficult search due to the name changes. Any little bit of information that you might have could be just the clue I am looking for. Thank you Elva (Carle) Haughey

Could someone please give me information on the Marshall family members buried in the Peaksville Cemetery or cemeteries in Peaksville area. I believe there are Henry and Josephine Marshall and may be others. Thanks for your time and work, Twila

Is there anything in your Civil War book about Creed R. Lewis? Tom Chapo Sr. ----- Original Message ----- From: "rod martinez" <rodsuemartinez1@prodigy.net> To: <MOCLARK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:15 AM Subject: Re: [MOCLARK-L] Cemetery Look-Up > Hello!! > > Here is what I found on Harsch/Harsh in the Clark co Cemetery Book. > > Sand cemetery > DesMoines Twp Sect 4 > St. Francisville, MO > > pg 136 > > Harsch, Henry Sep 12, 1817 - Jan 14, 1910 > Harsch, Nancy, Feb 7, 1819 - Mar 2, 1912 > > Harsh, Martie G. Jan 11, 1880 - Oct 18, 1918 > Harsh, Mabel his wife Mar 25, 1882 - July 8, 1948 > Harsh, Venice E. dau of M.G. & M Apr 29, 1904 - July 24, 1906 > > > Wolfe Cemetery > DesMoines Twp Section 8 > St. Francisville Mo > pg 141 > > Harsh, Henry Elmer son of T & M May 20, 1874 - Jul 22, 1875 > Harsh, Jessie May Mar 23, 1887 - July 27, 1887 > Harsh, Flora Bell wife of Alonzo May 9, 1868 - Apr 13, 1887 > Harsh, Lyddia A. dau of H. & N. June 29, 1851 - Mar 18, 1868 > > pg 149 > Harsh, Mary Mother Feb 11, 1847 - May 15, 1932 > Harsh, Thomas Father June 27, 1847 - Nov 25, 1942 > > Harsch, Victor W. June 17, 1900 - Aug 27, 1901 > > > In another book I have - The Last Reunion, The Story of Clark County's Civil > War Veterans, Book I - there is an article on Thomas Harsch celebrating his > 94 birthday. Gives his birthdate as June 27, 1846, married Mary Case in > 1865 and tells about him being taken prisoner. I will be glad to send you a > copy of this if this is your ancestor. > > I received my Cemetery Book from a friend. Wilma Dunlap. 950 E. Rue De La > Banque apt 201, St. Louis, MO 63141-5162 complied this book. When I wrote to > her a month (abt another book) she said she had one cemetery book left at > $30.00 and one that the index had water damage for $20.00. You might try > writing to her to see if she still has them. I hope this helps you. Please > let me know if I can look up any thing else for you. Good Luck with you > research. > > Susan Martinez > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <Izzy1865@aol.com> > To: <MOCLARK-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2000 9:34 AM > Subject: Re: [MOCLARK-L] Cemetery Look-Up > > > > In a message dated 06/28/2000 9:45:50 AM Central Daylight Time, > > rodsuemartinez1@prodigy.net writes: > > > > << I checked the Clark County Cemetery Book ... >> > > > > Susan ... > > > > I saw your reply to "Dale" regarding Abner G. Updike and was wondering > if > > you would be willing to do a look-up for me? > > > > I am interested in the surname HARSCH and would like to know if there > are > > any listings for this name in the Clark County Cemetery Book. > > > > By the way ... I'm not familiar with the Clark County Cemetery Book. > Can > > you tell me what cemeteries are included in this book? Also, might you > know > > if and where this book could be purchased? > > > > Any information you might be able to find will be very much > appreciated! > > Hoping to hear good news, I remain wishing you ... > > > > Kindest Regards, > > > > Izzy1865@aol.com > > Searching for: WILSEY ... WAPLES ... PARSONS ... HARSCH ... DART > > in Clark, Scotland, Knox, & Lewis Counties, MO and Lee County, IA > > Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift; it is called > > "The Present." > > > > >

Hello - Does anyone have information relating to the Montgomery family, specifically during the 1860 time frame when the family resided at Kahoka. Thanks in advance for any related information. Tom Davis

Replay to: Thomas W Davis twd2@nctimes.net He is not not a subscriber to the list. Have a good day Robert Hartman Clark County MOGenWeb Project County Project Coordinator -----Original Message----- From: Thomas W Davis [mailto:twd2@nctimes.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 5:01 PM To: MOCLARK-L@rootsweb.com Subject: {not a subscriber} Montgomery Family Hello - Does anyone have information relating to the Montgomery family, specifically during the 1860 time frame when the family resided at Kahoka. Thanks in advance for any related information. Tom Davis

Hello Fellow Researchers, I am trying to find a birth certificate or record of birth for my great grandmother. Her name was Mary Jane Kimball I know she was born in St. Francisville, Missouri about 1853. Her mother's name was Catherine and her father A.J. Kimball, I do not know her father's full name. Any information on where I can write for any information would be greatly appreciated. Her siblings names were Henry, Ema?, Jame?, and Kate any information on any of them would be very helpful. Thank you very much. Best Regards, Jennifer Hathaway Omaha, Nebraska

Hi Does anyone know who has the funeral records from the Gutting Funeral Home that was in Kahoka? My Mother wants to put a stone on her Grandfathers grave. Susan

I am looking for anyone who can tell me what pre-1860 (1837-1860s) resources would be available either in the county historical society or the court house. In particular I am looking for early newspapers, church records, school records, or early tax records. I have information from the usual sources, the censuses, probates, cemetery lists, some land records, and Goodspeed's. I would like get an idea of what I can expect to find before making a trip. Sincerely, Anne Bauer _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com

Need your grandfather's first name to do this search. Have found nothing with Elizabeth, Lizzie and Ona. Connie Street ckcasey@louisacomm.net

Evidently my GGgrandfather married Lizzie Hobbs circa 1890(It was a second marriage). In 1895 they had Ona DAWSON, in 1897 they had Rockleigh DAWSON, sometime the also had Leah DAWSON, she may be the eldest. Is there anyone who can find them in a 1900 census for Kahoka or surrounding areas? Peggy

Hi Is there anyone out there that can look up the marriage of Charles Ambrose Perry to a woman whose first name was Benja. They would have been married about 1889 in Clark County. Susan Jurado

This is the only Lorton family I found in Clark County. There was only one Margaret in the whole state and her husband's name was William in Cedar County. Census Place: Grant, Clark, Missouri Source: FHL Film 1254681 National Archives Film T9-0681 Page 224C Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Hortence LORTON Self F M W 35 MO Occ: Keeping House Fa: VT Mo: VA Bertram LORTON Son M S W 10 MO Occ: At Home Fa: IA Mo: MO Fred LORTON Son M S W 7 MO Fa: IA Mo: MO John LORTON Son M S W 4 MO Fa: IA Mo: MO Ellsworth LORTON Son M S W 1 MO Fa: IA Mo: MO Mary E. LORTON DauL F S W 24 VT Fa: VT Mo: VT M. M. DOUD Other M W W 65 IA Occ: Wagon Maker Fa: IL Mo: KY