Posted on: Douglas County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/1581 Surname: Strunk ------------------------- My great grandfather was Demcy Strunk from Douglas County,Mo.. His daughter Mary Elizabeth Strunk married my grandfather Mose Sluder Oct. 6 1889. Mary was born Feb. 15, 1869. Don't know the birth date of Demcy but he died July 6, 1917. There is a Strunk cemetery in Douglas County, Mo.

Posted on: Douglas County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Mo/Douglas/1580 Surname: Coble, Wood ------------------------- James (Bushy) Wood is my Gr-gr-grandfather. I have his family structure, I feel pretty accurate. Here it is: James Wood b. 5 Feb 1812 d.30 Sep 1891 Married... Mary Potter b. 7 Mar 1819 1. Nancy m. James Garrett 2. Dennis m. Cynthia Jane Childress 3. Caroline m. Peter N Coble (My Gr-grandparents) 4. Elizabeth m. Felix Groves 5. Martha m. William Wrinkles 6. Mary Jane m. John Marion Coble 7. James m. (unknown) 8. Robert J. m. Lucinda Groves 9. Daniel m. Mary M. Groves 10. Xeraviah m. Alfred Luther Coble All these people (except James II) are buried in Wood/Penner Cemetery near Vanzant, Eastern Douglas County MO. I can furnish further information, if you so desire.

Posted on: Douglas Co., MO Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/DouglasObits/47 Surname: Moles, Dunfield, Sherman, Helsey, Gross, Reese, Goode, Rhodes, Rogers, Cones ------------------------- Paul J. MOLES, 65, of Macomb, died Wednesday, May 2, (1962) in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at Fairview Church, south of Mansfield, (located at Olathe, Douglas County) with the Rev. Homer DUNFIELD officiating. Burial was in the Prairie Hollow Cemetery (Douglas County). Mr. MOLES is survived by his wife, Retha; three daughters, Mrs. Fern SHERMAN and Mrs. Jean HELSEY, both of Mansfield, and Mrs. Wilma GROSS of Redding, CA; two sons, the Rev. John D. MOLES of Ava and Ernest C. MOLES of Fresno, CA; two stepsons, Clayton REESE of Porterville, CA and John GROSS of Redding, CA; two step-daughters, Mrs. Pauline GOODE of Los Angeles, CA and Mrs. Irene RHODES of Kansas City, KS; a sister, Mrs. Nellie ROGERS of Anaheim, CA; 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. NOTE: Ernest MOLES was married to Margie Lavern CONES.

Posted on: Douglas Co., MO Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/DouglasObits/46 Surname: Riley, Hicks, Almond, George, Redfern, Cunningham ------------------------- Thomas Patrick RILEY, 78, of Brushyknob, died at 7:30 pm Tuesday (Jan. 21, 1964) in Mercy Villa in Springfield after a lingering illness. He had been a life-long resident of Brushyknob and a retired farmer. Mr. RILEY is survived by four sons: William of Tarkio, Earl of West Covina, CA, Tom, Jr. of Springfield, NE, and Edwin of Houston, TX; two daughters, Mrs. Pauline HICKS of Bellflower, CA and Mrs. Helen ALMOND of Pasadena, CA; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine GEORGE of Oildale, CA and Mrs. Viola REDFERN of Shafter, CA. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Saturday, Jan. 25, in the Brushknob Church with the Rev. Oscar CUNNINGHAM officiating. Burial was in the Brushyknob Cemetery (Douglas County).

Posted on: Douglas Co., MO Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/DouglasObits/45 Surname: Gheer, Irwin, Spindler ------------------------- Albert Lawson GHEER, 61, of Brushyknob, died at the Medical Center in Columbia Monday afternoon (Dec. 10, 1962) following a lingering illness. He was born at Coldspring on June 5, 1901. Mr. GHEER is survived by his wife, the former Alice IRWIN, to whom he was married at Ava on Oct. 23, 1929; his step-mother, Mrs. Minnie GHEER, and a half-brother, Fleming GHEER, both of Brushyknob; five sons, A.L. of Springfield, Rolan of Davenport, IA, Harold and Ivy, both of Bettendorf, IA, and Leon of Amarillo, TX; and four grandchildren. Services will be at the Brushyknob Church at 2 pm Friday with the Rev. William SPINDLER of Springfield officiating. Burial will be in Oak Forest Cemetery (Douglas County).

Posted on: Douglas Co., MO Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/DouglasObits/44 Surname: Heard, Stapp, Goforth, Clore, Menard, Thomas, English, Rhodes ------------------------- Obituary, July 1, 1976, paper unknown Funeral services for Robert Jewell HEARD, 74 of Macomb will be held today, Thursday, July 1, at 1 pm at the Corinth Baptist Church at Macomb with the Rev. John STAPP of Norwood officiating. Burial will be in the Brushyknob Cemetery (Douglas County)under the direction of Clinkenbeards of Ava. Mr. HEARD died suddenly at 6:30 pm Monday on his farm at Macomb. Robert Jewell HEARD was born Aug. 30, 1901 at Brushyknob, the son of Ben and Artie GOFORTH HEARD. He was first married to Pansy CLORE in California and later married Louise MENARD, Nov. 26, 1962 in New Mexico. Mrs. HEARD survives. Other survivors include on son, Robert Jewell HEARD, Jr. of Colorado Springs, CO; two step-sons, William H. THOMAS of Sequim, WA, and John A. THOMAS of Huntington Beach, CA; one step-daughter, Eileen ENGLISH of Minneapolis, MN; a sister, Grace RHODES of Ava; two brothers, Clay HEARD of Mansfield and Lester HEARD of Garden Grove, CA; and 13 grandchildren. Mr. HEARD was a member of the Corinth Baptist Church.

Posted on: Douglas Co., MO Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/DouglasObits/43 Surname: Broos, Shiner, Campbell, Bingham, Minnik, Rathbone, Peebles, Robinett, Brown, Cargill, Lanyon, Morris, Robertson ------------------------- Obituary, Dec. 1975, no paper George Andy BROOS, son of Andy and Frances SHINER BROOS, was born Dec. 12, 1922 at Springfield, MO, and died at Springfield Dec. 1, 1975, at the age of 52. He grew up in Greene County and entered the US Army during World War II where he served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. On July 18, 1953, he married Kathryn CAMPBELL at Carthage, MO. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn, of their home; a son, John BROOS, of the home; a step-son, James BINGHAM of Springfield; a daughter, Carol BROOS of Springfield; two sisters, Agnes BROOS and Margaret MINNIK, both of Garden City, MO, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Wednesday in the First Christian Church with Rev. Mike RATHBONE officiating. A quartet composed of Mrs. James PEEBLES, Mrs. Toad ROBINETT, Oden BROWN and Joe CARGILL, sang, accompanied by Penny LANYON. Pallbearers were Fred MORRIS, Joe CARGILL, James PEEBLES, Francis ROBERTSON, and Donald ROBERTSON. Interment was in the Denlow Cemetery (Douglas County).

Posted on: Douglas Co., MO Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/DouglasObits/42 Surname: Thomas, Stark, Hanks, Frost, Anderson, Tyson, Suppes, Smith, Snavely, Gray, Lorett, Ryan, Bixler ------------------------- February or March 1967, paper unknown Ralph Leonard THOMAS, son of Stacy and Lucinda THOMAS, was born in Linn County, MO June 28, 1881 and died at Norwood February 26, 1967, at the age of 85 years, 7 months and 28 days. He was united in marriage to Verida Bell STARK June 6, 1915, and to this union, four children were born. Survivors include his wife, Verida Bell; 2 sons, Lester and Ralph, Jr., both of Norwood; two daughters, Joyce HANKS of Lynnwood, WA, and Barbara FROST of Kansas City; one sister, Ethel ANDERSON of Kansas City, and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Wednesday at the Norwood Assembly of God Church with Rev. Cris TYSON officiating. Pallbearers were Norman ANDERSON, Paul SUPPES, Ben SMITH, Bryan SNAVELY, Sherman GRAY, and Clifford LORETT. Burial was in the Oak Forest Cemetery (Douglas County). NOTE: Ethel ANDERSON was my great, great grandmother. Verida Bell STARKS (1897-1977) was the daughter of Essel STARKS and Nancy Elizabeth RYAN. Ralph's mother was Lucinda BIXLER THOMAS.

Posted on: Douglas Co., MO Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/DouglasObits/41 Surname: Shannon, Gierent, Sutherland, Paul, Alsup, Andrews, Ellington, Cutsinger, Shaw ------------------------- Obituary, Mountain Grove Journal, date unknown Funeral services for Mrs. Fred A. SHANNON were held Wednesday morning at 10:00 at the Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. O.T. DIXON officiating. Mrs. Charles FRANKLIN accompanied the church choir on the organ. Burial followed in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Pallbearers included Jack SUTHERLAND, Earl SUTHERLAND, Bill PAUL, Noel ALSUP, Daly ANDREWS, and Elmer ELLINGTON. Margaret Ellen GIERENT, daughter of William and Melinda GIERENT, was born in Fort Scott, KS, April 6, 1880. When a young child, she moved with her father and only brother to a farm in Douglas County between Prior and Goodville. Her brother passed away about five years ago. On Feb. 23, 1902 she married Fred A. Shannon, and they had two sons and two daughters: John SHANNON of Clarinda, IA; Edd SHANNON of Mountain Grove; Violet CUTSINGER of Costa Mesa, CA, and Gladys SHAW of Cleveland, OH. Survivors include her husband, four children, eleven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Posted on: Douglas Co., MO Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/DouglasObits/40 Surname: Whittenberg, Armstrong, Routan, Coolbaugh ------------------------- Obituary, paper unknown, January 30, 1967 Graham Jethro WHITTENBERG, 55, died at his home on Route 2, Norwood, Thursday night after a long illness. Survivors are his wife, Norma; three sons, Graham, Fresno, CA; Phillip, Hampton, VA; and Stephen, Fort Leonard Wood; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charley WHITTENBERG, Columbus, IN; five brothers, Ray of Salinas, CA; Wade of Selma, CA; Wright of Columbus, IN; Arnold, of Foss, OK, and Bob of Canute, OK; and two sisters, Mrs. Conalu ARMSTRONG and Mrs. Vona ROUTAN, both of Columbus, IN, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held today at 2 pm at the Craig-Hurtt-Hutsell Chapel at Mountain Grove, with Rev. Oscar COOLBAUGH officiating. Burial was in the Oak Forest Cemetery (Douglas County) near Norwood.

Posted on: Douglas Co., MO Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/DouglasObits/38 Surname: Glenn, Hinote, Rhodes, Moles, Halford, Hicklan, Liming, Lacy, Fleming, Scherer ------------------------- Obituary, no paper, Feb. 1964 Funeral services for Donald Howard GLENN will be held in the Norwood Christian Church at 2 pm Friday with the Rev. Oscar CUNNINGHAM officiating. Burial will follow in the Thomas Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Stanley HINOTE, Jess RHODES, Johnny MOLES, Boyd HALFORD, Ervin HALFORD, and Alfred HICKLAN. Donald Howard GLENN, son of Samuel F. and Maria L. LIMING GLENN, was born in Robison, Brown County, KS, Sept. 21, 1897 and died at the Texas County Memorial Hospital Thursday Jan. 28, 1964, his age being 66 years, 4 months, and 17 days. He came to Missouri with his parents at an early age and for many years was a resident of Norwood, making his home in the Oak Forest community. He was married to Anna Florence LACY at Fordland, MO on March 1, 1936. To them three sons were born, Eldon of Olathe, KS; Everett of Garden City, KS; and Nova of Stanley, KS. In addition to the above children, he is survived by two brothers, Oscar GLENN of Robinson, KS and Lloyd GLENN of California; two sisters, Mrs. Nina FLEMING of Columbus, KS and Mrs. Emma SCHERER of Netawaka, KS; and seven grandchildren.

Posted on: Douglas Co., MO Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/DouglasObits/37 Surname: Cale, Tregre, Burke, Lawrence ------------------------- An auto accident in New Orleans has claimed the life of a Hillcrest High School (Springfield, MO) graduate and critically injured her brother. Mrs. Vivian E. CALE TREGRE, 23, of New Orleans was dead on arrival Sunday, Jan. 1, (1967) at Oschner Hospital there from injuries received in a two-car accident. Her brother, Allan CALE, 21, of 1890 N. Campbell, Springfield, remains in critical condition at Oschner where he is being treated for a concussion and broken left leg. He had been visiting his sister during the holiday. After graduation from Hillcrest, Mrs. TREGRE attended Sacramento State College for a year and in 1963 attended TOURO Nursing Infirmary in New Orleans. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Mrs. TREGRE was born in Madison, WI. Surviving are her husband, Marcy; her mother, Mrs. Beryle CALE, Springfield; her father, John W. CALE, Jr., Norwood; her brother, Allan, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John CALE, Sr. of Norwood and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. BURKE of Norwood. Note: Beryle Opal BURKE CALE was the daughter of Thomas Logan BURKE and Myrtle Georgia LAWRENCE of Douglas County.

Posted on: Douglas Co., MO Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/DouglasObits/35 Surname: Smith, Huffman, Klingensmith, Nederman, Cole, Wallace, Vandall, Hicks, Sellars, Filer, Woods ------------------------- The first part of the following obituary was cut off, but based on the information contained in it, I figured out this is for Adolphus Benjamin SMITH. I have no dates for him, other than this marriage. If you have additional info on him, please contact me -- his mother is a sister to my ancestor. He was united in marriage with Ella Huffman at Ava, MO on Jan. 22, 191, who survives his passing. He is also survived by two sons, Ralph of Gary, IN, and Delmar of Wichita, KS; seven daughters, Mrs. Agnes KLINGENSMITH and Mrs. Verda NEDERMAN, Norwood, MO; Mrs. Juanita COLE and Mrs. Mary WALLACE of Gary, IN; Mrs. Blanche VANDALL, Peshastin, WA; Mrs. Grace HICKS, Baker, OR; and Mrs. Ellen SELLERS of Mountain Grove, MO. There are also 25 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one brother, Fred SMITH of Spencer, IN, other relatives and many close friends. Mr. and Mrs. SMITH came to Mountain Grove some eleven years ago where they have spent their retiring years. NOTE: Adolphus SMITH was the son of Charles Clem SMITH and Sarah Catherine FILER. They were married in Jasper County, IN in 1874 and had three children. Daughter Ellen married Elza SELLARS, son of Charles A. SELLARS and Minnie Alice WOODS.

Posted on: Douglas Co., MO Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/DouglasObits/34 Surname: Holt, Woods, Chalos, Burke, Reed, Brown, Webber, Kret, Charles, Reed, Lathrom, Sluder ------------------------- Obituary, 1967, probably the Mansfield Mirror. Lorenzo Dow HOLT, son of Marion and Talitha HOLT, was born in Douglas County, MO, September 11, 1877 and passed from this life at Mansfield, MO, January 5, 1967 at the age of 89 years, 4 months, and 25 days. He was married to Nancy WOODS Feb. 1, 1902 and to this union 8 children were born, two of who preceded him in death. He reared his family in Douglas County where they operated a farm. He was converted and became a member of the Glendale Free Will Baptist Church in 1919. Survivors include two sons: Egbert HOLT, Kansas City, KS; Leonard HOLT, Mountain Grove; 4 daughters: Ethel CHALOS, Dyer, IN; Minnie BURKE, Mtn. Grove; Stella REED, Brooklyn, NY; and Alice BROWN, Springfield. Three brothers, Sherman HOLT, Selah, WA; Frank HOLT, Fort Scott, KS; and Holly HOLT, Granite City, IL. One sister, Isabell WEBBER of Little Rock, AR. 19 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were at 2 pm Jan. 8 in the Craig-Hurtt-Hutsell Chapel with Rev. Orvill STEPHENS officiating. Pallbearers included: Nick CHALOS, Marvin BURKE, George CHALOS, Donald KRET, Larry CHARLES, and Donald REED. Interment was in the Lone Star Cemetery. NOTES: Lorenzo's parents were William Marion HOLT and Talitha Catherine LATHROM. Nancy Katherine WOODS was the daughter of John Sevier WOODS and Louisa Jane SLUDER, born 23 May 1885 and died 5 Nov. 1963. Pallbearers Nick and George CHALOS were Lorenzo's grandsons, as was Marvin BURKE and Donald REED.

Posted on: Douglas County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/1579 Surname: Wood, Woods, Potter, Freeman, Johnson, Fields ------------------------- I saw a recent entry in the MODOUGLAS List Digest about Henry William Wood, wife Martha Jane Potter, and (Martha's sister) Mary Potter. I recently acquired a copy of the December 1990 issue of the _Journal of the Historical and Geneaolgical Society of Douglas County Missouri_, which contains a several-page-long article by Barbara DeVore. This article lists a Henry W. Wood (1795-1898!), who (based on information the article) appears to be one of my ancestors. This article lists this H. W. Wood as being married to Sarah Freeman (dates of birth and death not listed -- the Freeman family seems to be the main focus of the article). The article also lists a son William Henry Wood (1840-1926) as being married to Susan Potter (1841-1914). There may be a connection to the Wood/Potter families in the earlier message.

Posted on: Douglas County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/1577 Surname: Vickery, Vickrey, Vickory ------------------------- The 1870 Douglas Co MO census included the following entry: Gabriel Vickrie 38MbTN FarmerDouglas Co (Boone twp) MO p 644 Apcey(?) 26FbMS Emma 12FbMO Wilbern 10MbMO Mary 6FbMO Anna 3FbMO Rocsa 5/12FbMO Can someone identify Gabriel and does he appear in the 1880 census?

Posted on: Douglas County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/1576 Surname: ------------------------- There is also another HOLMAN family that lived at Vera Cruz. This family came to Douglas County around 1850-1860. Daniel Holman was born in 1788 and had the following children: George W. Holman born 1836 in Tennessee ( George married Margaret Sweeton ) Jane Holman born 1837, Nancy Holman born 1838 and Thomas Holman born 1839.

Posted on: Douglas Co., MO Wills Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/DouglasWill/9 Surname: Upchurch, Goforth, Blankenship, Wilson, Andrews, Burris, Gibson, Royston ------------------------- Listed in the 1880 Douglas Co. Census - Finley Twp, family #123. William Trail, 38, born in TN, Dad and mom born in TN. married to Amanda Upchurch age 29, born in KY, mom and dad born in KY. Martha J., dau, age 4, John A., son, age 2. Amanda Upchurch is the daughter of Shadrach T. and Louisa Jane Craig. Shadrach and Louisa's family is listed in the 1870 Douglas Co., MO, census, Finley Twp., family #23. Shadrach is listed as Shorie, age 49, born in KY, mom and dad born in VA. Louisa J., age 54, born in KY. children: Abslem M, age 25, Christopher C., age 21, Roena W., age 18, Mason, age 16. Roena married a "Cole". Shadrach and Louisa are shown in the 1900 Douglas Co., MO., census. Listed as Shadric T., born Feb. 1831, age 69, married 50 years, born in KY, mom and dad born in VA. Louisa J. age 74, married 50 years, 7 children, 5 still alive, born in KY. My connection is with John Henderson Upchurch, brother of Shadrach T. John Henderson's daughter, Tennessee June is my great great grandmother. I'd be happy to exchange more information if you'd e-mail me direct. [email protected]

Posted on: Douglas County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Douglas/1575 Surname: Kilmer, Killmer ------------------------- my new email is [email protected] Jeremiah Early Kilmer his brother Byrum Kilmer were living Douglas Co. Mo in from 1850-1860. They living her with their Uncle Jeremaih Early Heard. The Heard family settle in Webster Co,.Mo but The Kilmer move to Ark then Texas the back to Ark finally Ok

Posted on: Douglas County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Mo/Douglas/1574 Surname: DAVIS ------------------------- Searching for any info or connections to William W. DAVIS b: 1868 in Douglas Co., MO., moved to PA. before 1904.