Posted on: Douglas County, Missouri Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/11678 Surname: MCCULLY, POTTER, SMOTHERS, SPURLOCK ------------------------- Thanks for your kind help, especially with the early children of Sarah Ann Spurlock. I had their initials only from an old obit for their half-brother James Robert Smothers, who died 1909 in a train accident near Pilgrim, Dade Co., MO. Elisha A. Smothers, b 1836 TN, is thought to be the son of Elisha M. Smothers, b 1800 TN, and Sarah ______, b 1803 VA or TN. I have never seen any other indication that the mother, Sarah, was born in Scotland? There probably is an error in the 1900 census record you quote -- but Sarah is little known in the records as she died in 1856. Current day descendants of Elisha M. and Sarah Smothers believe they were partly/largely of native american ancestry (Cherokee). Elisha A. Smothers is with his parents in the 1850 Census, Carroll Co., TN. The family moved to Marion Co., Arkansas, about 1855. Elisha is in the 1860 census, Marion Co., AR, as E. A. Smothers with his first wife "Tarry" McCully. He is reported to have served in a U.S. Army infantry regiment from Arkansas during the Civil War (but I am not aware of him ever filing for pension benefits). About 1865-1870 he moved to Missouri, where he married Susan Potter Kirby who already had two children by a Mr. Kirby. I personally do not have the marriage records for Elisha A. Smothers' first two wives. If you like, I can put you in touch with descendants who MIGHT have those records. Elisha A. Smothers is in the 1870 Census in Benton Co., MO, with his 2nd wife Susan and children. I have not yet tried to find Elisha & family in the 1880 census. He appears to have lived out his later years in/near Cedar Gap, Wright Co., and Ava, Douglas Co., MO. The 1930 Platt Map of Wright Co., MO, has a section belonging to Elisha A. Smothers near Cedar Gap and on the line with Douglas Co. I am not sure if Elisha was still alive in 1930 when the map issued -- he would have been 94! Elisha's 2nd wife, Susan Potter, died in 1884 and is buried in Ava Cemetery, Douglas Co., MO. She is thought to be the daughter of Stephen Sidney Potter and either Narcissus Osborn or Bertha Tate. Elisha A. Smothers' place and date of death are unknown to me; but from obits, etc., it seems he was living in MO at least until 1909/1910 and probably much later. I have not yet tried to find him in the 1920 census. My file is kept on-line at Rootsweb, see the link below: Link: Smothers Genealogy URL: <http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=edmond-smothers>

Posted on: Douglas County, Missouri Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/11676 Surname: McGill, Fry, Overman, Wheeler ------------------------- kathy If you get this message please email me at [email protected] I am interested in getting some info on the above family names.

Hi, I have been in contact with a new Goodman family member and I have a couple of questiongs that I hope someone, on the list, can help me with. My Gr-gr-grandparents were Alfred Goodman and his wife, Sarah McQuay ( or McQuary ) and my Gr-grandfather was their son, Robert L. Goodman, who married Margaret Ann Huffman. I have been comparing a database that was sent me with information I have from my sources.  I have questions about a couple of the daughters of Alfred - Eliza being one of them. I have her in my records from information submitted by John Goodman to the document "Early Settlers of Douglas County, MO".  John was a son of James Pleasanton Goodman - Alfred Goodman's oldest son.  Eliza is listed as being married in 1887 to Isaac Woods, who was born in 1871.  He was the son of John Sevier Woods.  I have no date of birth for her, however, Eliza is included as a daughter of Alfred Goodman. >From the database, I received, Eliza was born in 1877 and died in 1910, marrying Isaac Woods in 1895. However, when comparing the 1870 and 1880 census information, I don't find Eliza. In 1870, the children listed for Alfred Goodman are: Hester, 16; Martha, 15; James P., 14; Robert L., 12; Emily, 9; Milas, 7; Sarah, 6 ( who was not included in the information from John Goodman) ; Pernetta, 3; and Josehine, 1. In 1880, the children residing in Alfred's household were: Miles W., 17; Sariah M., 15; Pernetta, 13; Josephine, 11; McClendon, 8; Louisa, 6 (also, not included in the John Goodman information); and Mary, 3. If Eliza was born in 1877, she would have been listed as being in the household as a three year old. I do have from the "Marriages from the Douglas County Herald from 1887", Eliza's marriage.  Eliza Goodman and Isaac Woods, both from Falling Springs, married on 3 Jan 1895.  But where is she on the census?  What was Eliza's middle name - could she have been the Louisa in the 1880 census? I have a Theodosia Goodman, listed in the "Early Settlers of Douglas County, MO", as a daughter of Alfred Goodman. It states that she was unmarried. >From the database, a date of birth is given as 1879. If that is true, shouldn't she be a member of Alfred's household in the 1880 census? There is also a Tade Goodman, who married Tex Stephenson and lived in Douglas County Mo, from the "Early Settlers of Douglas County, MO". Could she possibly be Sarah Goodman in the 1870 and 1880 census? I have a marriage record for Sarah Goodman marrying David Stephenson, on 20 July 1885. That would have made her about 20 years old, if it is the same person. If someone could help me clear up this information, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Linda Benson

Posted on: Douglas County, Missouri Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/11675 Surname: Smothers, Spurlock, Potter ------------------------- Bill - I have some information on your Sarah Ann Spurlock, born 1859 in Douglas Co, MO. She is the daughter of John Madison Spurlock and Sarah Ann Mason. I descend from another daughter, Elizabeth Jan 'Sis' Spurlock who md John Milton Haynes. Sarah Ann Spurlock had 2 sons before she married Elisha. They are: John Simon Spurlock/Smothers - he was born in 1879 in Douglas Co, MO. He died in 1976 in Springfield, Greene Co, MO. Jackson Roe 'Jack Roe' Spurlock/Smothers was born 29May1883 in Douglas Co, MO. He md Lulice 'Lula' Mae Yandell on 24Dec1902 in Douglas Co. He died on 9Jun1974. In 1920 they had Audry M. age 15 and Thelma H. age 13. The 1910 Douglas Co Census shows Elisha living his his stepson, Jack Roe, Elisha A. claims to be 73 and a widow. He states he was born in TN, his father was also born in TN, and his mother was born in Scotland. Elisha died sometime after 1910. Sarah Ann and Elisha A. were md on 4Aug1886 in Douglas Co, MO. Sarah Ann died about 1897 and is buried in the Whites Creek Cemetery. Sarah and Elisha had 2 children: Sarah Ann 'Sallie' Smothers born ca 1887 James Robert Smothers born about 1889. James Robert died in March 1909 in Cedar Gap. Do you have his obit? If not, I can post it for you. I checked my database for Susan Potter and found one - not sure if she's the right one. Susan Potter born ca 1842 md William H. Wood about 1859. His parents were Henry Wood and Martha Potter. I don't know if Martha and Susan are related. I checked for McCully and didn't find anything. I also checked 1870 Douglas Co Census for Smothers and none are listed. Do you have him recorded in any census enumerations? Can you identify which children go with the correct mother? Have you located marriage records for Elisha and his other wives? Hope this helps you some. Mary

Posted on: Douglas County, Missouri Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/11673 Surname: Strong, Upton, Green, Smith, Matney ------------------------- No, I had the wrong name, It was Rutha Jane Upton who married James Strong of Ozark Co. James was the son of Henry Harrison Strong. Sorry for wrong name. Nancy Jane Strong who was the daughter of James and Rutha Jane Upton Strong. Probably where I got all mixed up. This Nancy Jane grew up in Ozark County, and on September 25, 1885, she married George Washington Green. George was born in Arno, Douglas County, MO, on December 7, 1867, the son of Nancy Ann (Matney, Smith)Green and George W. Green.

Posted on: Douglas County, Missouri Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/11672 Surname: STRONG, FLEETWOOD ------------------------- My Nancy Jane married William Columbus Fleetwood. Unless your Nancy Jane married after James Strong, the two may not be the same Nancy. Nancy was from Douglas County according to their marriage certificate: F MISSOURI, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS. THIS LICENSE, Authorizes any judge, justice of the peace, licensed or ordained preacher of the gospel on authorized under the laws of this State, to solemnize marriage between ___Wm_Fleetwood_____ ___________, County of __Douglas__ and State of _____MO _______ ___under___ the age of twenty-one years, and ___Nancy_.J._Strong______ ____, County of __Douglas__ and State of __MO__ is __over__ the age of eighteen years. _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ WITNESS my hand as Recorder, with the seal of office hereto fixed, at my office in Ava_____, the __11th___ day of__Sept______, 1883 __S._G._Ho???__ RECORDER. FEE, $1.00. ________________________________________________________________________ S T A T E O F M I S S I O U R I, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS. ss. THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That the undersigned _______Justice of the Peace________ did at __________in said County, on ____13th____ day of ___Sept____ A. D. 1883 unite in marriage the above named persons. D. J Woods J.P. ________________________________________________________________________ STATE OF MISSOURI COUNTY OF DOUGLAS

Posted on: Douglas County, Missouri Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/11671 Surname: MCCULLY, POTTER, SMOTHERS, SPURLOCK ------------------------- Looking for information and descendants of Elisha A. Smothers, b 1836 TN. Lived in AR as a boy. Moved to MO about 1865 and lived in Benton Co., Wright Co. (Cedar Gap), and Douglas Co. (Ava). Had at least three wives: Mary MCCULLY, Susan POTTER, and Sarah Ann SPURLOCK. Known Children: Doiter (b abt 1858 AR); David (b abt 1866 MO); Charles (b abt 1868); Ella Julia (b abt 1873); James Robert (b abt 1888); and Sadie M. (b abt 1890). Link: Smothers Genealogy URL: <http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=edmond-smothers>

Posted on: Douglas County, MO Bible Records Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/DouglasBibl/10015 Surname: ------------------------- Vicci, We connect. I research JOHNSON. Martha Jane JOHNSON was a half-sister to my Grandfather, Aaron Frank JOHNSON, b. 1874. Martha is buried next to Lovie JOHNSON in Fairview Cemetery, Douglas Co. MO. I would like very much to see if we might exchange info. Thank you, Judy JOHNSON Erickson, Boyd, TX

Posted on: Douglas County, MO Bible Records Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/DouglasBibl/10014 Surname: HOLT, LEACH, WALKER, MILLUS, CHRISTAIN, PRICE, REMY, COBLE, JOHNSON ------------------------- William Russell Holt Family Bible MARRIAGES: William Russell Holt & Hulda Leach March 24, 1864 William Russell Holt & Martha J. Coble Nov. 10, 1877 William Russell Holt & Annie E. Walker Dec. 19, 1897 Cassie N. Holt & H.Clyde Millus June 24, 1922 W.Audrain Holt & Edith Christain July 3, 1922 Evelena H. Holt & Otis S. Price Dec. 2, 1931 Tishie F. Holt & Lester Remy Aug. 4, 1934 BIRTHS: Hulda's children: Silas Feb. 27, 1865 Cordelia Nov. 23, 1866 Mary E. Feb. 23, 1868 Almira D. April 15, 1870 Eliza L.J. Dec. 23, 1872 Hulda N. Jan. 19, 1875 Martha's children: B.C. Sept. 2, 1878 J.L. Jan. 3, 1881 Sarah C. Dec. 30, 1883 Martha J. Oct. 26, 1886 Annie's children: W.A. Sept. 21, 1898 Infant Oct. 18, 1900 Cassie Nov. 24, 1901 Tishie Oct. 24, 1903 Evelena Feb. 16, 1911 DEATHS: W.R. Holt Dec. 4, 1920 Hulda Holt Feb. 5, 1875 Mary E. Holt Sept. 20, 1891 Martha J. Holt July 28, 1896 Infant Son Holt Nov. 29, 1900 Cassie N. Holt April 14, 1924 Annie E. Holt Sept. 3, 1931 W. Audrain Holt Nov. 13, 1931 This information is copied directly from the family Bible of William Russell Holt and Annie Eliza Walker Holt. The Bible did not appear to have a publisher (Could have been on a page that was missing.) but was copyrighted each year from 1872-1890. The Bible is now in the possession of Mary Price Flatt, daughter of Eveline Holt Price. Eveline signed a notorized form for the book DESCENDENTS OF MICAHEL HOLT stating that the Bible had been in her possession since her parent's death. The pages of the Bible have been reproduced in the book. The Holt family lived in Douglas Co. MO. Hulda and Martha are both buried in Douglas Co. at the Fairview cemetery.

Posted on: Douglas County, Missouri Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/11670 Surname: James, Mason ------------------------- I have information on some James of Douglas & Ozark Counties. Glad to exchange information. Bonnie Cullison

Posted on: Douglas County, Missouri Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/11669 Surname: Wood, Burks, Denney, Brawley ------------------------- I am looking for information on Frank Wood and Emaline Halstine/Holstine both born around 1845-55. Their Son Robert Wood and wife Rozanna "Chimps" Burks Wood raised their family in Dogwood, Douglas County, MO. According to his death cert. Robert was born Nov 15, 1875 in Ozark, MO (not sure if that is the city or County) and died Feb 5, 1946 in Douglas Co. Both are buried at the Dogwood Cemetery. I would like to hear from anyone studying this family or related families.

Posted on: Douglas County, Missouri Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/11668 Surname: ------------------------- My great-great grandmother was Nancy Jane Upton Strong, but she lived in Ozark County, MO. She married James Strong. You're not talking about Wild Bill Strong from Kentucky are you? Was your grandmother Nancy Jane from Douglas Co., MO? Who was her parents? Janice Strong Hillhouse HC 2, Box 2776 Theodosia, MO 65761

Posted on: Douglas County, Missouri Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/11667 Surname: PHILLIPS, HICKS, SHANNON, TIPTON ------------------------- MY GG GRANDMOTHER WAS A PHILLIPS FROM TN.B. 1844 MY GGG GRANDMOTHER WAS A SHANNON MY GGGG GRANDMOTHER WAS A TIPTON I AM TRYING TO LOCATE SARAH PHILLIPS HICKS BROS AND SISTERS WHO MAY HAVE MOVED TO TANEY CO. MO. WHEN SHE DID. @ 1870 MY E-MAIL IS [email protected] ROSEMARY STEWART

Dr. Phillips name does not appear in Laine Sutherland's book. Pat Alsup Hardman

Posted on: Douglas County, Missouri Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/11666 Surname: Phillips, Ellison, Darnell, Casebolt, Brown, Morris, Lebo, Leabo ------------------------- My email has changed. Still looking for info on these families in Douglas, Missouri

Posted on: Douglas County, Missouri Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/11665 Surname: john pruitt, loucinda mashburn ------------------------- hello board i am looking for any help on john pruitt who married loucinda mashburn i know loucinda had been married befor and had 1 girl she was married to a bailes the girls name was bertha and john and loucinda had a boy named john vernon pruitt they also took in two childern of loucinda sister that died a roy j campbell about age 3 and vergie ethel campbell about age 6 when there parents died of lung trouble i thank they lived in douglas county or taney county any help greatly appicarted my e mail address is [email protected] thank you ann

If anyone on this list has the below book would you please see if there is a listing of a death notice for Dr. William B. Phillips he was born 7/24/1836 I think the date of death was 12/13/1892 could be wrong on the date of death might have been in 1893. "Death Notices from the Douglas County Herald. Abstracted from the newspaper, 1887-1910. Compiled by Laine Sutherland. Indexed, 318 " Thank you for your help Bobbie and Polly Taylor

Does anyone have a cemetery book or listing for the above cemetery. I would like to see if there is a William B. Phillips buried there. Bobbie Taylor

In a message dated 3/24/01 12:33:10 AM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << We are taking a "genealogical" trip to Kentucky >> Hi! Debbie! I'm just reading this! Hope you had a wonderful trip and got lots of stuff. This reminder of some of the ancestors families coming supposedly to Douglas Co., MO from KY prompts me to ask: "Was there some trails that were frequented from KY to this area of MO?" I remember that some of my husbands's ancestors came from the area around Frankfort, KY to the Springdale-Fayetteville area, Washington Co., AR (which really isn't awfully far from Douglas Co., MO) This is not one of the families that I have delved into so I don't know if they stopped elsewhere along the trail or not but would not be surprised to find that they had stopped in counties in MO before getting to AR. Debbie, or others do you see patterns of traffic through the Douglas Co. area? Thanks for any thoughts about these movement patterns Beth Peck Cooper

> >Surname: Orr, casselman, coleman, miller, tetrick, johnson, yates, brown Looking for an Isaac or Isaak Miller. Does this name sound familiar to you?? Bonnie