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/EKB.2ACE/95.94.161.164.1 Message Board Post: There are 3 Mary SPLAWNs in the area. The only one in Daviess County in 1860 Census, is this 6 years old Mary: Jno. R., age 27, OH Susan, age 22, OH Mary, age 6, OH Wm., age 2 , MO There are 2 others in Grundy Co., MO...[Trenton]., in the same household: SPLAWN Isaac, age 45 John W., age 23 Mary, age 19, MO Joseph, age 22 Bathena, age 19 Mary E., age 17, MO Martha, age 15 Hope this helps, Lanita

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/EKB.2ACE/783.1 Message Board Post: What kind of help do you need? Do you have the census? Do you have the info in the history books? Do you have the cemetery listings? Not sure what you already have. I can send you info, but will need to know specifically what 'help' you need?? Lanita

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SPLAWN/REYNOLDS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EKB.2ACE/95.94.161.164 Message Board Post: I am searching for more information on Mary Splawn of Daviess County Mo,she married John M.Reynolds in 1865, Any help on this family would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Mary Splawn Reynolds was my GGgrandmother

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: REYNOLDS/SPLAWN/MYER/BROWN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EKB.2ACE/783 Message Board Post: I am searching for any information on John M.Reynolds and following family,, John Reynolds married Mary Splawn May 11,1865 in Daviess Co.Mo John also had a brother name Silas,,I found a birth record for a child of Silas Reynolds,,the name of the child could not be read but the mother's name was Margaret Myer and the child was bn Mar 23,1884,, Also,John had a sister name Lucy,I found a marriage record for a Lucy Reynolds marrying a Geo.A.Brown Oct 19,1892,,If anyone had information on this family please contact me directly at [email protected] John and Mary were my GGgrandparents Thanks

Looking for the name DRUMMOND Thanks Gary Stoltman Mercerville, NJ ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 7:51 AM Subject: [MODAVIES] Re: Charles Albert Manuel > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: MANUEL, SHOW, THOMPSON, SMACK, ELKINS, CORSER, MORSE, FANNIN, > TUTIE, MANN, GRISWOLD, JEWETT > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EKB.2ACE/676.2 > > Message Board Post: > > Brian, I have a copy of Charles Albert MANUEL's pension request & > authorization. There are no U.S. Civil War records on Charles. He did not > serve in the U.S. services during the civil war, but with the MO State > militia. There is, however, a pension record on Charles A. MANUEL. John > M. FANNIN, guardian of Albert MANUEL, minor son of Charles A. & Nancy K. > (FANNIN) MANUEL. Because of John's request and associated affidavits, the > minor son, Albert MANUEL was awarded a U.S. Civil War Pension because of > his father's service with the MO. State militia. I am waiting the results > from the State of MO. in regards to any records that they may have on > Charles as it pertains to his service. > Would like to establish direct e-mail with you in regards to this family's > history. You seem to state information that is more than likely > "sourced". > Respectfully: John W. MANUEL > > > ==== MODAVIES Mailing List ==== > Consider adding 'estimated' dates and places to your queries to help > in connecting families. > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > > -- > Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.6.9 - Release Date: 6/11/2005 > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MANUEL, SHOW, THOMPSON, SMACK, ELKINS, CORSER, MORSE, FANNIN, TUTIE, MANN, GRISWOLD, JEWETT Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EKB.2ACE/676.3 Message Board Post: Brian. Forgot to mention, Charles Albert MANUEL, died 15 May 1886, Daviess Co., MO. Source: Civil War pension records. His military unit was: MO. State Militia: Company M, Regt 4th Provisional, Enlisted, MO Militia. Enlisted 9 May 1863, Rank of Pvt; Honorably Discharged: Nov 22, 1863. He did not re-enlist. Respectfully: John W. MANUEL

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MANUEL, SHOW, THOMPSON, SMACK, ELKINS, CORSER, MORSE, FANNIN, TUTIE, MANN, GRISWOLD, JEWETT Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EKB.2ACE/676.2 Message Board Post: Brian, I have a copy of Charles Albert MANUEL's pension request & authorization. There are no U.S. Civil War records on Charles. He did not serve in the U.S. services during the civil war, but with the MO State militia. There is, however, a pension record on Charles A. MANUEL. John M. FANNIN, guardian of Albert MANUEL, minor son of Charles A. & Nancy K. (FANNIN) MANUEL. Because of John's request and associated affidavits, the minor son, Albert MANUEL was awarded a U.S. Civil War Pension because of his father's service with the MO. State militia. I am waiting the results from the State of MO. in regards to any records that they may have on Charles as it pertains to his service. Would like to establish direct e-mail with you in regards to this family's history. You seem to state information that is more than likely "sourced". Respectfully: John W. MANUEL

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/EKB.2ACE/513.2 Message Board Post: Pat, I have some information on Charles Albert MANUEL and Nancy FANNIN, additionally, there was a fifth child, his name was Albert MANUEL, born 1/2 Sep 1880. Would like to combine research on Charles and Nancy K. FANNIN, who by the way died on 7 June 1885, Charles having died on 15 May 1886, leaving the one minor son, Albert. This information having been furnished by Albert's uncle and guardian, John M . FANNIN, after the death of Nancy.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morgan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/EKB.2ACE/503.1 Message Board Post: Hi, i know this message is old, but must try anyway. Maud Ethel's father is Simeon Morgan/Eliza Jane Ogle. this would make maude Ethel my g.grand Aunt. email : [email protected] Eloise

How can I help the Missouri Post-1910 Death Records Project achieve its goal of providing online access to this collection? Transcribing records from your home The Missouri State Archives sponsors a successful "e-volunteer" program in which volunteers, working from their home, index and transcribe historical records. With the help of “e-volunteers,” the Missouri State Archives plans to post online a database index of nearly two million death certificates from 1910 to 1954. This index will then be linked to a digital image of the death certificate.   Volunteers to this project will be provided photocopies of the death certificate index, transcription instructions, and a spreadsheet template to transcribe these records. A sample of the index to be transcribed is available for viewing in Adobe PDF format.  The index is arranged by year and alphabetically by surname within the year. Because of the size of the project the index has been divided into approximately 50 page sections for transcription.  If you are interested in participating in the Missouri Death Certificate Project, please send the following information to [email protected] • Your name • Postal address for mailing the photocopies of the index • Email address • Information on the spreadsheet application (MS Excel, MS Works, etc.) you will use.   Please note that the creation of this electronic index is the first phase of this project and required before the Missouri State Archives can begin the digitization of the death certificates. A date has not been set yet for the release of the database online.

Thanks so much for your input and interest. I will share with the rest of the group and keep the mailing list posted. Thanks! Lanita

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: REYNOLDS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/EKB.2ACE/546.2 Message Board Post: Hi, I saw your posting for Steven Reynolds,,I think he could have possibly been a brother to my GGgrandfather John Reynolds bn abt 1849 in Tenn,,he lived in Daviess County then Dade then Ozark Co.,,his wife's name was Mary "possibly Splawn'/I am just now starting on my Reynolds side,,but was just told that some Reynolds are buried in Yates Cemetery in Douglas Co.Mo and one may be Steven/Stephen,,I would love to trade info on this family.You can email me directly at [email protected]

It will be at 2pm at the Daviess Co. Library [June 24, Friday]. We invite all who will be able to attend!! Lanita

This is to let you know that I have set a meeting for Friday, June 24th at the library for the purpose of seeing who would be interested in the forming of the Daviess County Genealogical Society. If you would be interested and are in the area, please consider coming so that we can see who and how many are interested in joining. If you are away from the area but are interested, please let me know the following: 1. Would you be interested in joining? 2. What is the very most that you would give as dues each year to help with the expenses? 3. What would you like to see as a result from your membership dues? In other words, what can we local members do to help you members who are far away because of your membership? Please send to me privately, and I will share with the ones who are in attendance. If you have any knowledge of forming a society, I would be interested in you sharing how you began, what you did/do, and how it works where you reside... When you sign your name, please, also let us know where you live... I am sure that the locals would be interested in seeing where others who do not live in the area reside and how far reaching this project would be... Thanks for your help, Lanita Sconce Smith Jamesport

Friday, June 03, 2005 Story Date: 5/27/2005 11:41:42 PMHistory slipping away, one record at a time POWHATAN -- Lawrence County has some of the oldest public records in Arkansas and many residents of the county -- including county officials, the Lawrence County Historical Society and others interested in the county's history -- want to see them preserved. The records of concern were being kept at the historic Lawrence County Courthouse at Powhatan. With the courthouse as the centerpiece of the Powhatan Courthouse State Park, the records may not be returned to vaults in the historic building after being removed for the latest renovation of the structure. Local officials and historians also want the records to be accessible to people for genealogy and other research. During a recent renovation project, the old records -- many dating to 1814 -- were moved into the Lawrence County Courthouse in Walnut Ridge, and others are being stored at the Dean B. Ellis Library at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Many residents of the county apparently thought that when the renovation project was completed, the records would be returned to the fireproof vaults in the Powhatan Courthouse for safekeeping. That may not happen. Officials said an out of state consulting company, hired by the Arkansas Parks and Tourism Department, has recommended that the historic records be stored in the former Powhatan Church of Christ building, which is adjacent to the state park grounds. Also, officials said, the state department wants to evict both the society and the archives from the Powhatan Courthouse and place them in the wooden structure recently abandoned by a local church. There is no fire protection, no environmental controls, no storm protection and no protection from vandalism at the proposed new home for the historic county records, said Lloyd Clark, society president. Ideally, Clark said, the historical group wants the old records returned to the vaults in the Powhatan Courthouse for permanent storage and availability to the public. Clark said there are three vaults in the building. The records are the heritage not only of Lawrence, but also of people who are scattered all across the nation and world, whose roots reach back into the Northeast Arkansas county, Clark said. One historic occasion described in the old records, Clark pointed out, is of a court case involving the prosecution of a horse thief, prior to 1814. William Clark of Lewis and Clark expedition fame, was the presiding judge in the case, he noted. "I ran across that while we were moving the records from the courthouse," Clark said. "That's the kind of historical documents we are trying to save." Because of the magnitude of the collection, Clark and others really don't know the full scope of what's in the records; they just believe they should be preserved and made available for public access. "The records are a strong magnet to bring genealogical researchers to Powhatan and Lawrence County," Clark said. The records are also an important feature in the overall tourism industry of the region. "First we (historians) would like the records to be returned to the Powhatan Courthouse," Clark said. A second option would be to store them in a building in Walnut Ridge. He said Lawrence County Judge Alex Latham has suggested constructing a suitable addition to the Lawrence County Library for storage of the old records and for access to them by scholars and researchers. Clark, a teacher at Walnut Ridge schools, said his property in Powhatan adjoins the state park so he is familiar with the park, as well as the town. Clark said the wooden building is susceptible to lightning, being on a knoll, and because of its location and construction it would be subject to vandalism, fire and other hazards. Clark said the state has been asked to extend the period for public comment by two weeks so more people who did not know about last week's public meeting can enter their comments into the record. Clark said his own property, consisting of 15 acres, may be considered for inclusion in the park and his home as a residence for the park superintendent. Stored at Arkansas State, Clark said, are some 200 boxes of records including probate court records, and about 200 to 300 large ledgers that are very old. The papers also include tax records, poll tax records and others dating back to 1810. The historical society president said some census records from the county's earliest times are being kept in the brick "Telephone Exchange" building at the state park. However, he said he has seen the building flooded, excluding it as a good place to store artifacts, especially paper ones. Also stored in that building are microfiche records of some of the documents. Latham also disagreed with the recommendation that the records be stored in the former church building. "It is a building with no controlled climate" and is not secure enough to provide the kind of protection that the historic and fragile records require, Latham said. "Some of the records may never be seen or used by anyone, but we want to preserve them." Lawrence County Clerk Tina Stowers also wants the old records to be preserved and protected. She has a personal stake in them. "When I was a junior in high school I worked at sifting through those records," she said. "They need to be kept secure." Stowers, whose maiden name is Milligan, has discovered a handwritten marriage record in which a John Milligan performed a wedding in August 1821. The oldest marriage record she has found was dated May 18, 1821. The early records are handwritten. Stowers said they should be maintained in the vaults in the Powhatan Courthouse or another safe and secure place where there is public access. She said the marriage records, which date back to the 1800s, are being scanned and will be preserved on disks. She plans to retain the original records there and added that the computerized copies will allow access for reading and copying with no damage to the originals. The records that are kept at the Walnut Ridge courthouse are available to the public. Darlene Flippo Moore of Walnut Ridge grew up near Powhatan. The Victorian-style courthouse is something that is not only deeply imbedded in her childhood, but her adult years as well. She even met her husband, Tom Moore, at the 1973 dedication of the restored courthouse while he was covering the event for The Sun. She was formerly president of the Lawrence County Historical Society. "Those records are a Lawrence County treasure," Darlene Moore said. "We have some of the oldest records in the state, and they should be preserved." Copyright © 2005, Jonesboro Sun

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Palmer, Miller Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/EKB.2ACE/782 Message Board Post: Grandfather, Maxwell Palmer Miller was adopted by the Gillian family in Jamesport, MO- looking for his ancestors or more information about his life.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WILLIAMS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EKB.2ACE/781 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on a Joseph Williams. He lived in Winston, Daviess County in 1880 and was a Hotel keeper with his wife, Nancy J. Joseph also lived in Kingston, Caldwell County. Especially interested in finding out where he died and looking for an obituary. Thanks, Doug Williams [email protected]

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/EKB.2ACE/229.1.3 Message Board Post: I just wanted to say we are in the process of getting a sign up for salmon cemetery, and also the gravel road is the cemetery road and we keep gravel on it. The farms driveway is on the other side of their house. Thanks Tammy

I would try first to write to the Division of State Parks, Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. That is who is in charge of the records and who has the authority to accept the proposal from the out of state consultant firm. Division of State Parks, Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism One Capitol Mall Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 1-888-287-2757 (V/TT) [email protected] Then, I would write the newspaper and express your views at: http://www.jonesborosun.com/archives.asp Type "Powhatan" [without quotes] into the search box. When there, you can also voice your comments to the newspaper. Just find the appropriate place to click. You can also contact the AR Congresspeople at: Member Name DC Phone DC FAX Email Senator Blanche Lambert Lincoln (D- AR) 202-224-4843 202-228-1371 http://lincoln.senate.gov/html/webform.html Senator Mark Pryor (D- AR) 202-224-2353 202-228-0908 http://pryor.senate.gov/contact/ Representative Marion Berry (D - 01) 202-225-4076 202-225-5602 http://www.house.gov/berry/zipauth.shtml Representative Vic Snyder (D - 02) 202-225-2506 202-225-5903 http://www.house.gov/snyder/contact/email.htm Representative John Boozman (R - 03) 202-225-4301 202-225-5713 http://www.house.gov/writerep/ Representative Michael A. Ross (D - 04) 202-225-3772 202-225-1314 http://www.house.gov/writerep/   However, I have only been able to get through to Senator PRYOR. Lanita in MO

Good Morning, If you used the orginal link to the Jonesboro Sun story, it has been removed. You can still read the article by going to this link: http://www.jonesborosun.com/archives.asp Type "Powhatan" [without quotes] into the search box. Hope you all will join in this protest regarding records for MO and AR. Lanita