Could anyone give me driving instructions, such as road # or street address for the Goss Cem. in Clay Co. Is it near Smithville? Thanks for any help, Beth

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hMB.2ACI/613.1 Message Board Post: e-mail address change for Marcia Philbrick -- mcphilbrick@hotmail.com

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/hMB.2ACI/193.1 Message Board Post: Karen: I have a "Joseph Penelton Page (m) Martha Angeline Smith 14 Aug 1872 Scott, Manchester Il. (d) 21 May 1910, Griswold, Cass Co. Iowa Joseph was born 1 Jan 1831, Monroe, KY, Martha was born about 1856 Morgan Co. Il (d) 20 July 1925. Joseph & Martha had at least 5 children: Mary Jane Page, Alice G. Page, Ruth Emeline Page, Archibald Francis Page (b) 29 Mar 1886, Cass County,(m) Griswold, Iowa, AND Florence Viola Page: This information came from research on my late husbands genealogy. (James Clark Page (f) James Allen Page. Let me know if this is your family and I will be happy to share. Pat Cook-Page E Mail Patpage71@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: James/ Gilmer. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hMB.2ACI/747.1.2.2.1.1 Message Board Post: I do not have the "Clay Co Land Grants" book. I wish I did. I am looking for the farm purchased by Robert James from James Gilmer about 1844 in Clay, Co. It was not the one now known as the James farm where the museum is, need help. Thanks, Lou Kilgore.

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"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Saturday, February 11, 1911 FUNERAL NOTICES. Funeral of Mrs. Anna M. ANDERSON, the wife of Carl A. ANDERSON, 620 West Fourteenth Street, who died in Excelsior Springs last Sunday, will be held Sunday afternoon, 2 o'clock, from the Swedish Baptist Church, Fourteenth and Broadway. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ======================================================

GOLDEN, HENDRIX, MILLER, PAYTON, TRAVIS Death of: Mrs. Bessie MILLER HENDRIX Date: Sunday, February 8, 1976 Place: Spelman Memorial Hospital Age: 83 Born: Vincennes, IN Residence: Smithville, MO (10 years) Affiliation: Smithville Christian Church Survivors: Husband: Charles E. HENDRIX of the home Son: Leonard Edward MILLER, Dallas, TX Son: Ray George MILLER, Saratoga, CA Daughter: Mrs. Eileen TRAVIS, Smithville, MO Daughter: Mrs. Margaret GOLDEN, Perry, OK Grandchildren: 6 Great-grandchildren: 2 Services: Funeral: 10:30 a.m., February 10, Hanks Chapel, Smithville Burial: February 11, Fayetteville, AK Reference: "The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Tuesday, February 10, 1976 ====================================================== ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joel and Debbie Holth" <holths@centurytel.net> To: <MOCLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 8:12 AM Subject: [MOCLAY] Obit lookup please - February 1976 - BESSIE MILLER > Hello listers, > > First time to this group. My grandmother, Bessie Miller, died in Clay Co., either Smithville or Kansas City, MO, on February 8, 1976. Her maiden name was Payton, and she had been a widow for many years. There is the possibility that her obit also included the name of Hendrix in her name - long story - I am interested in any obits for my dear grandmother for this date. Possible names to check are: Bessie Payton Miller, Bessie Miller Hendrix, Bessie Miller or Bessie Hendrix. She would have been 83 at that time of her death - her birthdate was May 31, 1892, in French Lick, IN. > > Thanks very much, > > Debbie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/5538/hMB.2ACI/837 Message Board Post: If there is anyone related to Matthew Shearer, b. 1833, Enos Shearer, b. 1935, Martha Shearer, b. 1836, or James Shearer, all born in Clay county, Mo., please contact me. I'm still working out some of the details, but have info. on their parents. I'd like to know more about Matthew's siblings, their birthdates/deathdates, spouses. If you know what how their parents died, I'd really be interested in the details. Will share what I've got. Thanks, Amy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RICE, JAMES, HEISKELL Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hMB.2ACI/836 Message Board Post: Seeking information on the family of Joel C. RICE and wife, Mary Elizabeth JAMES RICE. He was born about 1828 and died 1892 in Texas. His place of birth and parents are UKN. She was the daughter of H. F. and Fannie JAMES. The couple married abt. 1852 possibly in Boone County KY. They had at least 11 children, not all living to adulthood. At least 4 are said to have been born in or around Liberty in Clay County beginning in about 1863. They were William Herbert RICE, John G. RICE, Richard Emmet RICE, and Joel Virgil RICE with the possibility of others into the 1870s. This information is written in a letter dated 1890 from Mary Elizabeth JAMES RICE to her daughter, Fannie Howard RICE HEISKELL, who was in Washburn, Armstrong County, Texas at the time. This RICE family migrated south and settled for a time in Hays County Texas southwest of Austin near the communities of Kyle and Buda. Several family members are buried in this area. Copy of letter is on file. Thanks in advance

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/hMB.2ACI/725.2.2 Message Board Post: I just returned from vacation and saw your message. My e-mail address is joann@interx.net. Please reply directly. I have lots of information on Margaret and her decensants.

I am looking for the deaths and/or marriage of: 1930 Census Jackson County, MO E. 49th & Locust Name Age Age Married Charles A. Miller 57 31 PA PA PA Yard Master on RR Anna A. Miller 52 23 IA IN IN None Charles born (1873-74) PA Anna born (1878-79) Iowa Anna A. is my maternal great aunt. Her maiden name was Arthur. I think her husband died first. She was still alive 1940-1943, when my oldest sister visited her briefly. She lived all her married life in Kansas City, MO. If there is a death date or obituary, I may be able to find out if she had any children. I was told she had a son named Hugh, but I can't find anything on him. Any help would be more than greatly appreciated. I've been trying to find her a long time. Thank you, Jan in Indiana

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hMB.2ACI/634.1.2 Message Board Post: sherrill,I lost your address.Have found a few more things on Riley L.Stone.PLEASE reply! Sandra Haines

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/hMB.2ACI/834.2 Message Board Post: I found Margaret Fleharty in Bacon Township, Vernon County, MO in 1930. She was in the same household as her son Charles and his family. They are in ED #109-4, page 6B. The household # is 104. The spelling was FLEAHARTY. I haven't been as successful with the 1920. If you will email me at cjreed76@hotmail.com, I have a few questions for you that may make it possible to find Margaret in 1920. Jeanne

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hMB.2ACI/834.1 Message Board Post: If you believe Margaret Fleharty died in Kansas City, MO. I suggest you acquire her death certificate sending your re- quest to: Missouri Dept. of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics P.O. Box 570 Jefferson City, MO. 65102 The cost for a search(covering 10 years) is $10. You may be able to find a website where you can download a death certificate form. Gary Conwell

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hMB.2ACI/835.1 Message Board Post: These are some of the men who were disenfranchised during the civil war. This picture was taken then published in the "Liberty Tribune" in an attempt to get their voting rights back. There are 60 men in the picture.....

What date/year was this picture taken? does anyone know... And what is the reason for the picture. TWDindep@comcast.net wrote:This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/5519/hMB.2ACI/835 Message Board Post: I've posted the picture of the old men on the courthouse steps on my family tree maker website for anyone that cares to view it. There are 58 men listed. http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/d/e/s/Thomas-Dessent-MO/PHOTO/0009photo.html ==== MOCLAY Mailing List ==== One Clay County history book was published together with an adjoining county 'The History of Clay and Platte Counties, Missouri' in 1885. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 Karen

Hello listers, First time to this group. My grandmother, Bessie Miller, died in Clay Co., either Smithville or Kansas City, MO, on February 8, 1976. Her maiden name was Payton, and she had been a widow for many years. There is the possibility that her obit also included the name of Hendrix in her name - long story - I am interested in any obits for my dear grandmother for this date. Possible names to check are: Bessie Payton Miller, Bessie Miller Hendrix, Bessie Miller or Bessie Hendrix. She would have been 83 at that time of her death - her birthdate was May 31, 1892, in French Lick, IN. Thanks very much, Debbie

I found that photo in the CLay Co archives when I was there 3 yrs ago one of my ancestors is on the front row it is a very interesting story

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I have noticed people searching for Odell's.. Would anyone have anything on a Margaret Francis Odell, born 1895 was married to a Patchen ? Lena