Hi Listers, I recently ran across some books of funeral home and caretakers in Springfield, that listed quite a few deaths from Polk, Dallas, Webster, and Greene of course. Off the top of my head I can only remember two of them. Klinger Funeral Home and Thieme Funeral Home in Springfield. I believe that the Klinger Funeral Home started listing in 1912. Not sure about Thieme. I know that there was one other funeral home that started with a "A", but do not recall the name. Colleen Oliver Researching: Chapman, Cheek, Stafford, Wingo and others. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Margaret A. Maulin" <mmaulin@spamcop.net> To: <MODALLAS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 9:54 AM Subject: Funeral Homes > I looked through the Dallas County History book and did not find any > discussion of early Funeral Homes. It would be interesting to find this > information. There is an article in Chapter 4, "Cemeteries in Dallas > County" which describes customs in sickness and death but does not > indicate when these customs ceased and undertakers took over. > "When people became ill in olden times there were no hospitals or > funeral homes. Neighbors would take turns sitting up which often lasted > for months. > When death came the ones there would close the eyes and weight them > shut with coins. A white cloth was tied underneath the chin across the > top of the head to hold the mouth shut. The body was laid on a board and > covered with a sheet. The ones who sat up with the body, which was only > kept one night, would wet a cloth in a solution and keep on the face. > The caskets or boxes were usually made of walnut or whatever lumber was > available for that purpose. It was lined with white muslin. The dress, > if it was for a lady, was oft times made at night. > A runner was sent out to notify all the neighbors of the death and when > the funeral would be. > So many times, a cemetery not being near, they would be buried on the > farm. If a church and cemetery were near the bell would be tolled at the church. > The box or casket would be placed in a wagon or hack with hay in the > bed and moved to the church where the service was to be held. Many > funerals were held in the yards of the homes or in the church yard. > Neighbors would dig the grave and it was superstition not to ever > compete the grave until just before the burial. > A good pair of lines off of harness was used to lower the box into the > grave with four strong men holding them. > The graves were dug much deeper then than present day. > While the dirt was being thrown in on the box it was the custom to > sing. The families never left until the grave was filled. > Many of the graves have never been marked with anything except a field rock." > > In Chapter 8, "Climate and Health": "There is no hospital in the County. > Patients are taken to hospitals in Springfield, Lebanon, Columbia and > Nevada. Three funeral homes provide ambulance service: Jones-Cantlon, > Parrish-Buckner and Montgomery." This was written in 1971; the county > still has no hospital. > > Here are the undertakers names of some of the death certificates I have: > Routh & Jones of Buffalo, 1922, 1923, 1924 > L. B. Jones, Buffalo, 1929, 1932, 1934, 1950, 1957 > Jones-Cantlon, Buffalo, 1967 > Parish, Buffalo, 1976, 1977 > Montgomery, Buffalo, 1956, 1960, 1978 > Montgomery-Viets, Buffalo, 1985 > > Currently, there are only two Funeral Homes in Buffalo - > Montgomery-Viets and Cantlon. I tried to locate original records back > in 1991 and was informed that Cantlon only has "business records" of Routh-Jones. > > Margaret Maulin >

Betty: GASP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There were PROTESTANT Irish (wink wink) Blessings Sherry

Betty, I can't answer your question specifically, but I do know that in the times before "modern medicine", most deaths were accompanied by someone "sitting up" with the body, and then some kind of burial ceremony, followed by a meal after the burial. The practice of "sitting up" with the body came about for several reasons. The most important of these was to make sure the person was actually dead. Many times, people would pass out, or be thrown into a temporary stupor, only to find themselves in a coffin, ready for burial. The reason for this was unknown at the time, but we now know some of it was because they were being poisoned by their pewter trenchers and mugs. The lead from these utensils would leach into their food and drink, thus causing temporary unconsciousness. Very few of the people back then could tell if a person was really dead, especially if they were "common folk" who could not afford, or did not have, a doctor in the area. In addition, it was believed the soul of a person did not leave the body immediately, but sometimes lingered for awhile. "Sitting up" with the body, and if a person was Catholic, praying the Rosary, was thought to help the dead person's soul "pass" from this world to the next, and also kept the passing from being a lonely, solitary journey. After the burial ceremony, a large meal was held to celebrate the dead person's passing to a "better life", since most people had a hardscrabble existence with no hope for improvement. The meal also fed those who had traveled to attend the funeral. (There were no restaurants back then, only taverns, and some could not afford even that.) These meals were accompanied by the drinking of toasts to the deceased. This practice eventually became the "wake". Protestant families also held celebratory meals just as the Catholics did, but the meals became more sedate in America when some of the Protestant sects began to preach against "strong" drink. Instead of taking on the appearance of a party, they were frequently more somber affairs that only lasted the afternoon of the funeral. There were many other factors that influenced our burial customs, but hopefully, this gives you an idea of where some of them originated. Of course, many areas had their own unique rituals, and the information above is based on a generalized history of funeral practices.. Hope this helps. Cheryl Luginbill (researching Barrick, Case, and Highfill surnames in Dallas Co.)

thanks Margaret that was very interesting to say the least. I wonder if that is how the Irish did too or were the wakes held along with the funeral , that I grew up with? In fact I am curious if any one knows if only the Catholic Irish held the wakes or if the Protestant Irish did too. thank you betty mcbee

I would suggest you call Montgomery Viets Funeral Home, 417-345-2233, to locate current contacts for Macedonia Church and/or Cemetery. Margaret

I looked through the Dallas County History book and did not find any discussion of early Funeral Homes. It would be interesting to find this information. There is an article in Chapter 4, "Cemeteries in Dallas County" which describes customs in sickness and death but does not indicate when these customs ceased and undertakers took over. "When people became ill in olden times there were no hospitals or funeral homes. Neighbors would take turns sitting up which often lasted for months. When death came the ones there would close the eyes and weight them shut with coins. A white cloth was tied underneath the chin across the top of the head to hold the mouth shut. The body was laid on a board and covered with a sheet. The ones who sat up with the body, which was only kept one night, would wet a cloth in a solution and keep on the face. The caskets or boxes were usually made of walnut or whatever lumber was available for that purpose. It was lined with white muslin. The dress, if it was for a lady, was oft times made at night. A runner was sent out to notify all the neighbors of the death and when the funeral would be. So many times, a cemetery not being near, they would be buried on the farm. If a church and cemetery were near the bell would be tolled at the church. The box or casket would be placed in a wagon or hack with hay in the bed and moved to the church where the service was to be held. Many funerals were held in the yards of the homes or in the church yard. Neighbors would dig the grave and it was superstition not to ever compete the grave until just before the burial. A good pair of lines off of harness was used to lower the box into the grave with four strong men holding them. The graves were dug much deeper then than present day. While the dirt was being thrown in on the box it was the custom to sing. The families never left until the grave was filled. Many of the graves have never been marked with anything except a field rock." In Chapter 8, "Climate and Health": "There is no hospital in the County. Patients are taken to hospitals in Springfield, Lebanon, Columbia and Nevada. Three funeral homes provide ambulance service: Jones-Cantlon, Parrish-Buckner and Montgomery." This was written in 1971; the county still has no hospital. Here are the undertakers names of some of the death certificates I have: Routh & Jones of Buffalo, 1922, 1923, 1924 L. B. Jones, Buffalo, 1929, 1932, 1934, 1950, 1957 Jones-Cantlon, Buffalo, 1967 Parish, Buffalo, 1976, 1977 Montgomery, Buffalo, 1956, 1960, 1978 Montgomery-Viets, Buffalo, 1985 Currently, there are only two Funeral Homes in Buffalo - Montgomery-Viets and Cantlon. I tried to locate original records back in 1991 and was informed that Cantlon only has "business records" of Routh-Jones. Margaret Maulin

Someone has put the Dallas County Death Register online; it is in 2 parts Part One: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/3743/gen4.html Part Two: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/3743/gen5.html Margaret

Jan S wrote: I'm trying to puzzle this out. In years 1883-1892, most deaths were recorded in Dallas County. 1893-1910--some deaths were recorded in Dallas county, if attended by a physician. So if someone died after 1893, check first recordings of deaths, then Buffalo Reflex. Is this correct? If you live out of state as I do,1,000 miles away, where do you go to see if your ancestor is listed in the "difficult years" of 1883-1910? Two were doctors, two were doctor's wives, so I feel that at the very least the wives were attended by a physician and maybe both husbands, out of professional courtesy by a local doctor. I also was sent this material on the registers, which I appreciated. JanS I am sorry for any confusion. NO most deaths were NOT recorded in Dallas County 1883-1892. Those that were recorded were probably those attended by a physician. Deaths were NOT required to be recorded anywhere in the state of Missouri between 1893 and 1910. The Dallas County Register has 303 deaths recorded in July, 1883 through Dec, 1892 then 4 in 1894, 2 in 1885, 1 in 1886 and 1 in 1910. If someone died after 1893, I would check: Cemetery Books Probate Index Some Obituaries of Dallas County People (I do not own this book and do not know what time period it covers; if it is the same book Nancy Walchli has been using lately, it appears to cover the late 1800's.) I tried to go to the archives of RootsWeb Lists but it is not available right now. I wanted to look for other books that have been mentioned in recent messages. Sorry I could not get that info now. The Buffalo Reflex is available on microfilm through interlibrary loan from the State Historical Society of Missouri. See http://www.system.missouri.edu/shs/newspaper.html for more infomation. It is available for August 2, 1888 - December 24, 1896 and May 19, 1898 - May 31, 1979. The Record is available on microfilm from the State Historical Society also. It covers April 13, 1899-June 7, 1900; December 26, 1901 - November 13, 1902; April 30- August 27, 1908; January 14, 1909 - October 6, 1910 and January 8, 1914 - March 31, 1921 Margaret

Sherry, Thomas J. Pierce is NOT listed in any of the Dallas County Cemetery books. In 1870 census, Mary A. Pierce is living by herself but next door to David A. Pierce Jackson Township Dwelling 208, Family 206 Pierce, David A. 29 b. IL farmer real estate value $2500, personal property value $575 Rebecca J. 24 MO Nancy A. 3 Mo Thomas W. 9/12 (Aug) MO Dwelling 209, Family 207 Pierce, Mary A. 66 b. NC Keepinghouse real estate value $500, personal property value $300 In 1880, Jackson township Dwelling 46, Family 46 Perce [at least this is transcriber's interpretation], Mary H. 75 widow (has Neuralgia) b. NC, father b. Ireland, mother b. NC She ___?, Roselal 13 Servant b. unknown, father b. unknown, mother b. unknown Dwelling 51, Family 51 Prirce, ? Rebecca 34 widow farmer b. MO, father b. TN, mother b. KY Nancy 13 dau b. MO, father b. VA, mother b. MO Thomas 10 son b. MO, father b. VA, mother b. MO Kelly G. son b. MO, father b. VA, mother b. MO Mary 5 dau b. MO, father b. VA, mother b. MO I did not find James C. Pierce in 1870 census. In 1880 he is in Washington township with wife Martha and daughter Lilla B. James indicates he was born in Illinois and his mother in NC; father's birth place is blank. In the 1890 census of Union Soldiers and Widows, Rebecca J. Pierce, widow of David A. is listed. David served in Company I of the 24th MO Infantry from August 19, 1861 - May, 1965 and died of consumption in 1878; her post office was Buffalo. She was enumerated in Benton Township.

Hi folks, Census images of all 1830 and 1840 Missouri counties are online as described below. Remember that Dallas Co. split off from Polk in 1841. The 1840 Polk Co. images are at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mackley/1840MoCoImageLinksPages/Polk40Imagespage.htm While looking at some pages I've noticed that some of the links are wrong. For example, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mackley/Mo1840Jpegs/PolkPolk40/PolkP177.jpg should be: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mackley/Mo1840Jpegs/Polk40/PolkP177.jpg Another way to get to them is to go to: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mackley/Mo1840Jpegs/Polk40/ which is a raw index for the Polk40 directory. The page with links to all of the Missouri census images is at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mackley/census_page.htm Some of the images are so light they are hard to read. But if you have a paint or photo application, you might be able to read a page easier by saving it on your machine, and then fiddle with the brightness and contrast, etc. You might drop Ed a thank you message. This probably took a considerable expense and a lot of time, and he is offering to the world without charge. Enjoy, -- gary ---- forwarded email follows ---- >From: "ed mackley" <emackley@conbrio.net> >To: <gswift@netcom.com> >Subject: link >Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 17:51:34 -0800 > >Webmaster >My name is Ed Mackley emackley@conbrio.net . I have Missouri Census >Images for all the counties of Missouri > for the 1830 and 1840 census on line. I'm working on getting >1850,60,70,and 80 on line. You may view at. >http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mackley/ >If intrested,I would appreciate a link on your site. >My title page is Missouri Census Images and Ed and Sandy Mackley's Home >Page. >Thanks, Ed Mackley

Greetings: Would anyone on the list have the address and phone number for Macedonia Baptist Church/Cemetary???? I have tried a web search and can't find them anywhere. Your help is graciously appreciated. Blessings Sherry Carroll Qualls Dallas Co Surnames: Carroll, Cheek, Chapman, Pierce, Edington, Rice/Rise Now searching Dallas County Collateral lines: Webb, Brownfield, Agee, Lutes Dimmick

Greetings Fellow Dallas Co Researchers : Hopefully, Rick and/or Margaret and others will be able to help. I am in need of a couple of lookups. Cemetary Lookup: Thomas J. Pierce b. 1843/44 IL d. 9 Apr 1864 @ battle of Pleasant Hill , LA Civil War. Just trying to find if he was buried in Dallas Co (thats where he resided at enlistment). He "might" be buried at Macedonia Cemetary but not definite on this. (Pleasant Hill info came from a lookup from Gary, so thanks again for that Gary, it has been a tremedous help) Census Lookup 1870 AND 1880 Dallas Co Mary A. Pierce (could be spelled Pirce or Peirce) b. 1804 d. 1891 Dallas co. I know she is DEFINATLY buried @ Macedonia Cemetary. She could be residing with a James C. Pierce and family. As always I am eternally grateful for all the help I have and will recieve from this list. Blessings Sherry Carroll Qualls Pierce Descendant

I'm trying to puzzle this out. In years 1883-1892, most deaths were recorded in Dallas County. 1893-1910--some deaths were recorded in Dallas county, if attended by a physician. So if someone died after 1893, check first recordings of deaths, then Buffalo Reflex. Is this correct? If you live out of state as I do,1,000 miles away, where do you go to see if your ancestor is listed in the "difficult years" of 1883-1910? Two were doctors, two were doctor's wives, so I feel that at the very least the wives were attended by a physician and maybe both husbands, out of professional courtesy by a local doctor. I also was sent this material on the registers, which I appreciated. JanS >If you find an an ancestor listed and want a copy of the actual record, >see http://mosl.sos.state.mo.us/rec-man/archweb/access.html >The Original Registers [on microfilm] were large books >with entries on facing pages. The whole entry included date of report, >name, sex, race, age, occupation, date of death, time of death, marital >status, nationality, place of birth, place of death, cause of death, >complications, duration of illness, place of burial, date of burial, >address of undertaker and physician returning certificate. > You will not find a death certificate in Missouri for someone who died > in 1893. Death certificates, as we know them today, were not started in > Missouri until 1910. > Quoting from Ancestry's Red Book "In 1883, Missouri passed a state law > requiring the recording of births and deaths at the county level. Ten > years later this law was inadvertently repealed. Compliance was poor. > Most counties do have these registers, but there is enormous variation > as to how complete and/or comprehensive they are." > It is my personal observation that most of the deaths included are those > that were attended by a physician..... > You might try to find a newspaper item, if you need further proof. The > Buffalo Reflex on microfilm may be ordered by your local librarian from > The State Historical Society of Missouri. > Margaret Maulin > >

I don't live in Missouri, so forgive my ignorance on this query.They may have been quite numerous Wondering what were the names of funeral parlors available in Buffalo-Urbana area Thinking of these years, 1886 (Bower chapel) 1888, 1896 (Buffalo City Cemetery), 1899. Would appreciate any info JanS

Greg Could you also look for my three ancestors names? Highbarger Butcher Stanton Thanks Alberta Anderson -----Original Message----- From: Pat Vido [mailto:splitter-up@bak.rr.com] Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2001 8:35 PM To: MODALLAS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Death Notices Hi Greg, are their any Cannon's in the book? Thanks a bunch, Pat (Cannon) Vido

Lisa Claus wrote: > > Trying to locate death certificate for > Euphena Brannick Briscoe > > died: 6 Oct 1893, Buffalo, Dallas, MO > born: 10 Sept 1851, Newark, Knox, MO > married: 28 Nov 1870, Chilocothe, Livingston, MO > spouse: Andrew Broadus BRISCOE > > I have found them in the 1880 Census in Lewis County. Any help you could > give would be greatly appreciated! You will not find a death certificate in Missouri for someone who died in 1893. Death certificates, as we know them today, were not started in Missouri until 1910. Quoting from Ancestry's Red Book "In 1883, Missouri passed a state law requiring the recording of births and deaths at the county leve. Ten years later this law was inadvertently repealed. Compliance was poor. Most counties do have these registers, but there is enormous variation as to how complete and/or comprehensive they are." It is my personal observation that most of the deaths included are those that were attended by a physician. A. B. and Uphema Briscoe are buried in Reynolds Cemetery, Dallas County, but only the years of their births and deaths are given. You might try to find a newspaper item, if you need further proof. The Buffalo Reflex on microfilm may be ordered by your local librarian from The State Historical Society of Missouri. Margaret Maulin

Hi Jan... Just a quick glance at the Obits & Funeral Cards book (I don't have more time right now) notice these few: GREENLAWN FUNERAL HOME COLONIAL FUNERAL CHAPELS MONTGOMERY-VIETS FUNERAL HOME OF BUFFALO CANTLON FUNERAL HOME OF BUFFALO PALMER-BICKERING FUNERAL HOME, LEBANON, MO (in the Dallas Co Book) HOLMAN FUNERAL HOME Also, it seems I have seen listing like this..of all funeral homes in the area, I think through the Ozark Gen Society in Springfield... website: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ozarksgs email: osociety@mail.orion.org Good luck, NANCY .... ^--^ ..... NANCY in CA. nwalchli@earthlink.net ----- Original Message ----- From: E <lakedgers@rpa.net> To: <MODALLAS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 09, 2001 9:53 AM Subject: What were the Funeral Parlors 1880s-1890s > I don't live in Missouri, so forgive my ignorance on this query.They may > have been quite numerous > Wondering what were the names of funeral parlors available in Buffalo-Urbana > area Thinking of these years, 1886 (Bower chapel) 1888, 1896 (Buffalo City > Cemetery), 1899. Would appreciate any info > JanS > >

Does anyone have a funeral cards or obituries on any of the following names: Highbarger Stanton Butcher -----Original Message----- From: Nancy Walchli [mailto:nwalchli@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2001 8:38 PM To: MODALLAS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Fw: booklet - HARPER - HOWARD - MADDUX I note that Maxine in California got this to you all...... OK...we are thinking along the same lines... Maxine..where in CA are you? Nancy .... ^--^ ..... NANCY in CA. nwalchli@earthlink.net ----- Original Message ----- From: Nancy Walchli <nwalchli@earthlink.net> To: Frederick W. Gregg, Jr. <Rick-Gregg@hawaii.rr.com>; <Fireskye@iGlide.net> Sent: Monday, March 05, 2001 4:28 PM Subject: Re: booklet - HARPER - HOWARD - MADDUX > in this little book, SOME OBITUARIES AND FUNERAL CARDS OF DALLAS CO, MO > > There is an obit for DONA [POWELL]MADDUX....passed away age 82 in 1885... > if you are interested, let me know. > NANCY > .... ^--^ ..... > NANCY in CA. > nwalchli@earthlink.net > ----- Original Message ----- > Subject: Re: booklet - HARPER - HOWARD - MADDUX > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Fireskye" <Fireskye@iGlide.net> > > To: <Rick-Gregg@hawaii.rr.com> > > Sent: Monday, March 05, 2001 12:51 PM > > Subject: booklet > > > hi rick, > > > > > > wondering if there were any howards, harpers or madduxes? > > > > > > janet d. > > > arizona > > > > > > > > Hello janet d. - > > > > There are none of those surnames in my booklet, however, I will send a > > copy of your request to the Dallas Co., MO, list. It seems Maxine has a > > different Death Notices book. Maybe she can find them. > > > > Rick Gregg > > > > >

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Greetings List: I know this is off the beaten path of this list, but found this and thought a laugh would be good. If your like me, you may see yourself somewhere in here. Enjoy Blessings Sherry Carroll Qualls Dallas County Surnames: Carroll, Cheek, Chapman, Pierce, Edington, Rice/Rise You know you're taking genealogy too seriously if... You are the only person to show up at the cemetery research party with a shovel. To put the "final touches" on your genealogical research, you've asked all of your closest relatives to provide DNA samples. You were instrumental in having "non-genealogical use of the genealogy room copy machine" classified as a federal hate crime. Your house leans slightly toward the side where your genealogical records are stored. You decided to take a two-week break from genealogy, and the U.S. Postal Office immediately laid off 1,500 employees. Out of respect for your best friend's unquestioned reputation for honesty and integrity, you are willing to turn off that noisy surveillance camera while she reviews your 57 genealogical research notebooks in your home. The armed security guard, however, will remain. You plod merrily along "refining" your recently published family history, blissfully unaware that the number of errata pages now far exceeds the number of pages in your original publication. During an ice storm and power outage, you ignore the pleas of your shivering spouse and place your last quilt around that 1886 photograph of dear Uncle George. The most recent document in your "Missing Ancestors" file is a 36- page contract between you and Johnson Billboard Advertising Company. Ed McMahon, several TV cameras and an envelope from Publishers Clearing House arrive at your front door on Super Bowl Sunday, and the first thing you say is, "Are you related to the McMahons of Ohio?" "A Loving Family" and "Financial Security" have moved up to second and third, respectively, on your list of life's goals, but still lag far behind "Owning My Own Microfilm Reader." A magical genie appears and agrees to grant your any one wish, and you ask that the 1890 census be restored.