Posted on: Douglas County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/1595 Surname: Freemans, wood, Herd ------------------------- I READ YOUR QUERY I AM TOTALLY CONFUSED PLEASE LINE ME OUT!!!!!!!!MY GREAT GREAT GRANDPARENTS WAS WILLIAM HOUSTON FREEMAN .HE WAS BORN 2 NOV.1834 AT KINGSTON ROANE CO. TENN.HE FIRST MARRIED SUSAN WOOD.THEY HAD 2 CHILDREN. HENRY M. BORN 28 JUNE 1859 ? MARRIED RACHEL J.DON'T HAVE LAST NAME. MARTHA ANNA FREEMAN BORN 5 APRIL 1861 MARRIED JOHN HERD 1 MARCH 1883 AT DOUGLAS CO.MO. THIS IS ALL THAT I KNOW ABOUT THESE 2 CHILDREN. WILLIAM H. FREEMAN MARRIED SECOND TO CYNTHIA SUSAN BUTLER WRIGHT CO.MO 13 DEC.1862 THESE TWO HAD MANY CHILDREN. DO YOU KNOW WHO SUSAN WOOD FREEMANS PARENTS WERE? HOW DOES THIS ALL FIT TOGETHER?ANY HELP WILL BE APPRECIATED. DEBBIE

Posted on: Douglas Co., MO Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/DouglasObits/58 Surname: Woods, Goodman, Riley, McLean, Hopper, Musick, Williams, Smith ------------------------- Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie WOODS, widely known life resident of this community, were held Sunday afternoon (8 Sept. 1963) at 2:00 o'clock in the Oak Forest Church at Norwood with the Reverend Ben Nall officiating. Hymns were sung by the Rhoades Quartet. Internment followed in the Oak Forest Cemetery in charge of the Barber Funeral Home. Pallbearers included Lewis McLean, Ted McLean, L.J. Hopper, Tom Hopper, Chalmer Goodman, and George Williams. Nellie GOODMAN WOODS, daughter of the late Pleas and Elizabeth RILEY WOODS, was born June 7, 1877, and died at her home near Norwood (in Douglas County), Wednesday, September 4, (1963), her age being 86 years, 2 months, and 27 days. She was reared in Douglas County in the community where she was born. On November 8, 1894 she was united in marriage with J.D. WOODS, and to them one son and five daughters were born: Hugh WOODS of Bakersfield, CA; Mrs. Rosa GOODMAN of Norwood; Mrs. Grace McLEAN of Mtn. Grove; Mrs. Lillie HOPPER and Mrs. Ora MUSICK, both of Norwood; and Mrs. Bertha WILLIAMS of Springfield. She was converted and baptised in the Methodist faith many years ago and lived true to His teachings. She possessed a delightful personality, always kind and always gentle with her family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband on December 4, 1948. In addition to her children, she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mae SMITH of Nettleton, AR; 34 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great-grandchildren, more distant relatives and a host of close friends. NOTE: In the interest of genealogy, it needs to be pointed out that only Hugh WOODS and Ora WOODS MUSICK were Nellie's biological children. The other four girls were the children of Emma FILER, John Dawson WOODS' first wife. It should also be noted that my great-grandmother, who was Rosa Goodman's daughter, and another granddaughter, said on many occasions that after Emma died, and Doss remarried, that Nellie considered the girls her children, and loved them and treated them no differently than her own. She was a remarkable woman, and a true role model for many. John Dawson WOODS was the son of John Sevier WOODS and Louisa Jane SLUDER. He is also buried at Oak Forest.

Posted on: Douglas County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/1594 Surname: Freeman, Wood, Howard, Sirmon, Johnson, Potter, Fields ------------------------- I have Sarah Freeman, m. Henry William Wood: Children: Lorenzo D. Winnie, John, Alabeth, William Henry, Andrew Jackson and Mary. I have spouses and children for some and would appreciate exchanging information.

Posted on: Douglas Co., MO Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/DouglasObits/56 Surname: Holt, Woods, Gilley, Parmenter, Hull, Woody ------------------------- William Cecil HOLT, son of Sherman and Margaret (WOODS) HOLT, was born October 29, 1909 in Douglas County, MO, and departed this life April 15, 1969 at the Mt. Vernon Sanitorium after an extended illness. His age being 59 years, 5 months, and 16 days. He lived in Douglas County most of his life and was married to Sylvia GILLEY on Sept. 8., 1939. Cecil had been in failing health for two years and was lovingly and faithfully cared for by his wife, Sylvia. He was always ready to help a neighbor and a friend. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Sylvia; his father, Sherman of Selah, WA; Three brothers: Alpha of Wichita Falls, TX; Dewey of Galatia, IL; and Asby of Lewiston, ID; and one half-brother, Carl PARMENTER of Norwood, MO; and one sister, Mrs. Mildred HULL of Selah, WA; a host of relatives and friends. His mother and a sister (Lulu) preceded him in death. Services for Cecil Holt were held in the Stapp Chapel Saturday, April 19, with the Rev. Orville Stephens and the Rev. Arvis Dixon officiating. Favorite hymns were sung by a quartette composed of Mr. and Mrs. James Hopper, Bert Cooley, and Elmer Collins, with Mrs. Carl McNay at the organ. Bearers were Earnie Davis, Lynn Reese, Vernon Dowsey, Frank Tompkins, Giles Holman, and Chester Reed. Interment was in the Lone Star Cemetery under the direction of the Stapp Funeral Home. NOTE: Sylvia GILLEY is the daughter of John Emmit GILLEY and Mary Vertanna "Tanna" WOODY. Mildred Holt Hull is the only one of Sherman and Margaret's children still living (Feb. 2001).

Posted on: Douglas Co., MO Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/DouglasObits/54 Surname: Holt, Woods, Sluder, Chalos, Burke, Reed, Brown, Lathrom ------------------------- Mrs. Nancy Catherine HOLT, lifetime resident of Douglas and Wright counties, died at her home, 237 Lake St. Tuesday evening (5 Nov. 1963) at 6:45 o'clock following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 o'clock Friday (8 Nov. 1963) in the Memorial Chapel of the Barber Funeral Home with the Reverend Orville Stephens officiating. Concluding services will follow in the Lone Star Cemetery. Nancy Catherine Holt was born the daughter of John and Louisa SLUDER WOODS, born May 23, 1885, and died November 5, 1963, her age being 78 years, 5 months, 12 days. Many years ago she professed faith in Christ and became a member of the Freewill Baptist Church, She was united in marriage with Dow HOLT on February 1, 1902 and to them two sons and four daughters were born: Egbert Holt of Kansas City, KS; Leonard Holt of Mtn. Grove; Mrs. Ethel CHALOS of Dyer, IN; Mrs. Minnie BURKE of Mtn. Grove; Mrs. Stella REED of Brooklyn, NY; and Mrs. Alice BROWN of Springfield; 19 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. There are many close friends and other relatives who are saddened by the death of this loved one. NOTE: Lorenzo Dow HOLT was the son of William Marion HOLT and Talitha Catherine LATHROM.

Posted on: Douglas Co., MO Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/DouglasObits/52 Surname: Holt, Woods, Chalos, Burke, Reed, Brown, Webber, Lathrom, Sluder ------------------------- Funeral services for Lorenzo Dow HOLT, 89 of Mtn. Grove, a retired farmer who died Thursday afternoon (5 Jan 1967) in Mansfield Hospital, were held at 2 pm Sunday (8 Jan 1967) in the Craig-Hurtt-Hutsell Chapel with the Rev. Orvil Stevens officiating. Burial was in the Lone Star Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Egbert, of Kansas City, KS, Leonard, of Mountain Grove; four daughters, Mrs. Ethel CHALOS, Dyer, IN; Mrs. Minnie BURKE, Mountain Grove; Mrs. Stella REED, Brooklyn, NY; and Mrs. Alice BROWN, Springfield; three brothers, Sherman of Selah, WA; Frank of Fort Scott, KS; and Holly of Granite City, IL; one sister, Mrs. Isabell WEBBER of Little Rock, AR; 19 grandchildren, and 48 grandchildren. NOTE: Lorenzo Dow HOLT was the son of William Marion HOLT and Talitha Catherine LATHROM, and was born in Douglas County 11 Sept. 1877. He married Nancy Catherine WOODS, daughter of John Sevier WOODS and Louisa Jane SLUDER, on 1 Feb. 1902 at Omo in Douglas County. In addition to the six children listed, two others died at birth.

Desperately seeking information on the William Phillips family. Would like to make contact with any descendants of these families. I know that William B. Phillips had 6 children and Katherine Phillips Ellison had 14. If you know anyone related to these families please contact us. Thank you sincerely. These families lived in and around the Douglas Co. MO. area for many years. J Pauline Taylor Zadock Phillips was born 01/30/1813 in Athens Co., Ohio, and died 03/31/1909 in Douglas CO., MO.. He married Phoebe Brown 05/23/1836 in Morgan, Ohio. She was born 10/21/1818 in Athens Co., Ohio, and died 03/20/1887 in Douglas Co., MO.. Children of Zadock Phillips and Phoebe Brown are: William B Phillips, born 07/24/1836 in Morgan Co., Ohio; died 12/13/1892. He married (1) Louisa Valaivies Strahl 10/24/1858; died 09/16/1859. He married (2) Elizabeth M. Hamilton 08/31/1864; born 10/11/1842 in Pulaski Co.,Mo.; died 02/11/1916 in Fulton CO., AR. Ann R Phillips, born 1848 in ,,Ohio. Katherine Madelyn Phillips, born 08/10/1854 in ,Morgan County, Ohio; died1/20/1919 in ,Douglas County, Missouri. She married James K "Baldy" Ellison 12/24/1873 in ,Douglas County, Missouri; born 03/31/1853 in ,Douglas County, Missouri; died 08/23/1936 in ,Douglas County, Missouri.

Is there anyone out there who is related to the Burgin family? My ancestor, Macy Dyer, married a Mr. Burgin--perhaps named Dennis. She raised the children and most of the family is buried in Pittsburg, KS. But I can't find out what happened to Mr. Burgin--when he died, where buried, etc. Macy died in the 1940's. She is of the Dyer family of Dyer Cemetery in Douglas County. Can anyone help? Helen in West Des Moines, Iowa

Below is a listing of the children of Katherine and Baldy Ellison. We are desperately trying to make contact with their descendants if you know any of these people please contact us. We have only found two people researching this family and I firmly believe there are more out there we just need to contact them Thank you sincerely, Bobbie and Jimmie Katherine Madelyn Phillips was born 08/10/1854 in ,Morgan County, Ohio, and died 01/20/1919 in ,Douglas County, Missouri. She married James K "Baldy" Ellison 12/24/1873 in ,Douglas County, Missouri. He was born 03/31/1853 in ,Douglas County, Missouri, and died 08/23/1936 in ,Douglas County, Missouri. Children of Katherine Phillips and James Ellison are: 2 i. Infant3 Ellison.3 ii. Pheobe Alice "Allie" Ellison, born 11/10/1874 in ,Douglas County, Missouri; died 11/25/1959. She married Nathan C Darnell 07/31/1890 in Ava, Douglas County, Missouri. 4 iii. Anna Lola Florence Ellison, born 09/30/1875 in Beaver Creek, Douglas County, Missouri; died 03/03/1965 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. She married Thomas Monroe Mc Cullough 12/29/1892 in Ava, Douglas County, Missouri; born 12/10/1868 in Ava, Douglas County, Missouri; died 03/17/1953 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. 5 iv. Joseph William Ellison, born 06/13/1876 in Family Farm, Beavercreek, Douglas County, Missouri. He married Cora Belle Allen 09/01/1901. 6 v. Emma May Ellison, born 08/12/1879 in Beavercreek, Douglas County, Missouri; died 08/13/1880 in Beavercreek, Douglas County, Missouri. 7 vi. James Zadock Ellison, born 10/23/1880 in ,Douglas County, Missouri; died 08/09/1881 in ,Douglas County, Missouri. 8 vii. Ida Lou Ellison, born 04/08/1881 in Beavercreek, Douglas County, Missouri; died 10/03/1938 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. She married (1) Andrew William Richardson 07/26/1900. She married (2) Cecil Griffith 12/23/1923. She married (3) Homer Howe Pierce 12/29/1931. 9 viii. Josie Ellison, born 1882 in ,Douglas County, Missouri. She married (1) Henry Powell. She married (2) Mc Kay. She married (3) Burnside. 10 ix. Mary E Ellison, born 1883 in Beavercreek, Douglas County, Missouri; died 1958. She married Charles Walker. 11 x. Neri Marion Everette Ellison, born 11/05/1886 in Beavercreek, Douglas County, Missouri; died 12/05/1888 in Beavercreek, Douglas County, Missouri. 12 xi. Minnie Ellison, born 06/03/1888 in Beavercreek, Douglas County, Missouri; died 10/05/1966. She married (1) Arthur Bacon 08/22/1907 in ,Douglas County, Missouri. She married (2) Raymond Peacock 1965. 13 xii. Clarence V Ellison, born 02/13/1891 in ,Douglas County, Missouri; died 02/17/1891 in ,Douglas County, Missouri. 14 xiii. Roy A Ellison, born 06/19/1893 in Beavercreek, Douglas County, Missouri; died 09/05/1966. He married Anna Hunt.1 15 xiv. Charles Malcolm Ellison, born 07/02/1895 in Beaver Creek, Douglas County, Missouri; died in ,Canada. He married (1) Polly Miller. He married (2) Janet.

Posted on: Douglas County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/1592 Surname: Derry, Garlett, Tooley, Davenport ------------------------- Are there local records, such as a newspaper from the town of Vanzant in Douglas County from the 1880 to 1910 period? I am looking for more details about my family who lived there.

Posted on: Douglas County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/1591 Surname: DAVIS, SMITH ------------------------- I have a David Alexander DAVIS, b 1852, son of Philip Davis and Rebecca SMITH. Do not have his wife's name. Link: THE DAVIS GANG URL: <http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~davisdwd/GENEALOGY.html>

Posted on: Douglas County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/1590 Surname: Davis ------------------------- Hi: I am looking for information on David Alexander Davis also married to Alice. My grandfather was Kelly Davis born in Ava, Mo in 1899 or 1905 He had brothers Joe, Jim, Philip. Sisters Betty, and Becky. I would be glad to share any info I have. Carol A

Posted on: Douglas County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/1589 Surname: Letterman ------------------------- Douglas county search. I have a connection to Letterman please provide some family members you are working on I'll see if I have anything to share or any clues to pass on. Daphine

Posted on: Douglas County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/1588 Surname: Moss ------------------------- I found the Tom Moss I was looking for. His picture was on the cover of Life magazine in the 40's. I've made contact with his family and sent them the magazine. This was my only purpose in finding Tom..I don't know anything about the Moss family. Thank you, anyway!

Posted on: Douglas County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/1587 Surname: pyeatt, nash, mcmillen, moss ------------------------- so far i only know about the pyeatt side, i know george pyeatt married hettie moss in 1899.

Posted on: Douglas County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/1586 Surname: ------------------------- McCarty-Wood-Douglass co. Mo. Jay The site I mentioned is not a web page for public viewing but a Private Family Tree site that is for decendents of The James Bushy Wood that is mentioned here. I will sent you an invite to the site because obviously you must be some distant relation to us.

Posted on: Douglas County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/1585 Surname: Wood, Coble ------------------------- Why not post the website here...it will be accessed by more people that way...just scroll on down and the Link URL is already started...I would love to view it.

Posted on: Douglas County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/1584 Surname: Wood, Coble, McCarty ------------------------- James Bushy Wood - Born Feb 5, 1812 Married: about 1836 Father - Hiram Wood Mother - Nancy Died Sept 30, 1891 Douglass co. Mo. Wife: Mary Potter - Born march 7, 1819 Died - Sept13,1889 Father - Joel Potter Mother - Polly Bellamy Children: Nancy Wood - 1838-1907 spouse - James Garret Dennis Wood - 1846-1887 spouse - Cynthia Jane Childress Caroline Wood - 1847-1883 spouse - Peter N. coble Elizabeth Wood - 1850-1903 spouse - Felix G. Groves Martha Wood - 1854 unknown Mary Jane Wood - 1854-1928 John M. coble Robert Jackson Wood - 1856-1936 Lucinda L. Groves Daniel Franklin Wood - 1858-1941 Mary Melvine Groves Zeraviah Wood - 1861-1933 AlbertM. Coble Have an extensive Family Tree with regards to this family. I can be reached at [email protected]

Posted on: Douglas County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/1583 Surname: ------------------------- James Bushy wood is my Great Great Great Grandfather. We have a family web site for the McCarty Family out of douglass co. Mo. If you have not seen it or don't know about it, contact me.

Posted on: Douglas County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/1582 Surname: Houltzhouser ------------------------- I am looking for ANY information on the Houltzhouser/Holtzhouser family or anyone who may know this family. Please email me at [email protected]