My great Grandfahter came to St. Louis, MO in the early 1840s from what informaiton I have gathered so far. Here it is Thomas Walter Mattox born abt 1823 in MD according to the 1850 & 1860 Census for St. Louis, MO. Thomas married Elizabeth A. Jones (from Thomas Jefferson Mattox death certificate) abt. 1840ish Children of Thomas & Elizabeth: William W Mattox, b. abt 1846 in St. Louis, MO. he married Mary C. \?????\ Sarah A. Mattox, b. abt 1850 in St. Louis, MO she married Henry P. Farrow Mary A. Mattox, b. abt 1851 in St. Louis, Mo. Francis Mattox, b. abt 1853 in St. Louis, Mo. Thomas Jefferson Mattox, b. January 11, 1857, St. Louis Mo married Mary Louisa Sutton James B. Mattox, b. Oct 8 1958 in St. Louis, Mo. married Fannie Thurmond Mattie Mattox, b. abt 1861 in St. Louis, MO. Louis Chat Mattox, b. abt 1866 in St. Louis, Mo. married Mary A. ????? Found Sec, IV, Ch2, Cape Girardeau, MO. Elizabeth Jones married Geo W. Mattock 9 Oct 1845. 1850 Census, MO. Distr 82, St. Louis pg 505 M432-414 1604, 1604 Thomas W. Mattox, 27, M, Gardner, MD Elizabeth A, Mattox, 22, F, TN William W. Mattox, 4, M, MO Sarah A. Mattox, 1, F, MO Isaac Warelip, 22, M, Labor, England ------------------------------------------------ 1860 Census, MO., St. Lewis Township, pg 945 M653-656 508, 576 Thos W. Mattox, 37, M, Farmer, RE: 15000, PE: 800, Maryland Elizat A Mattox, 31, F, Tennessee W W Mattox 13, M, Missouri, Attended School with in the year. Sarah A Mattox, 11, F, Missouri, Attended School with in the year. Mary a Mattox, 9, F, Missouri, Attended School with in the year. Francis Mattox, 7, F, Missouri, Attended School with in the year. Thos J Mattox, 4, M, Missouri James Mattox, 2, M, Missouri After the death of Thomas shortly after the civil war Elizabeth went to live with her son William in Crawford Co, MO. where she shows up on the 1870 Census. 1870 Census, MO, Crawford Co., Oak Hill township pg 655B M593-772 32, 32 Mattox, William, 23, M, W, Farmer, RE: 4000, PE: 1200, Missouri, Male over 21 in household. Mary C, 18, F, W, House Keeper, Pennsylvania Elisabeth, 41, F, W, RE: 30000, Tennessee Thomas J, 13, M, W, Missouri, Attended School with in the year. James B, 11, M, W, Missouri, Attended School with in the year. Mattie, 7, F, W, Missouri, Attended School with in the year. Louis C, 5, M, W, Missouri By the 1880 Census Elizabeth has remarried to a William Adair living in St. Louis, Mo. The two children that show up as newphew to the Head of house hold is actually the grandchildren to Elizabeth from her son William Mattox who died in 1880. I don't know if they are newphews to the Head (William Adair)don't know if William younger sister was married to Elizabeth son William Mattox. Crawford Co., Missouri VOLUME C 1870 -1881, Page 101 William Adair and Mrs. E. A. Mattox both of Crawford Co., Mo. married on 8 October 1873 by Elder H. D. Rutter, MG at Crawford Co., Mo. 1880 Census Place: St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri Source: FHL Film 1254735 National Archives Film T9-0735 Page 416A Second Enumeration Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace William ADAIR Self M M W 56 KY Occ: Carpenter Fa: KY Mo: KY Elisebeth ADAIR Wife F M W 54 KY Occ: Keeping House Fa: KY Mo: KY Mattie MATTOX SDau F S W 19 MO Occ: Assists Keeping House Fa: KY Mo: KY Chattie MATTOX SSon M W 15 MO Occ: At School Fa: KY Mo: KY Walter MATTOX Nephew M S W 10 MO Occ: At School Fa: MO Mo: PA Clark MATTOX Nephew M S W 8 MO Occ: At School Fa: MO Mo: PA Have been told that Thomas Jefferson Mattox owned a Liquor and Tobacco store in St. Louis, Mo. and his younger bother Louis Chat Mattox in Sullivan, MO., James B. Mattox operated a drug store for over fifty years in Sullivan, MO. This is all I have on my Mattox and Jones. Would like to share and exchange information with other researching these families. Mona (Annette) Hagy-Rose mona@satx.rr.com List Administrator of hagy-l@rootsweb.com List Administrator of wyeth-l@rootsweb.com Searching: Mine: Breeden, Buchanan, Carter, Creekmore, Garner, Hagy, Ham, Harman/Harmon, Landreth, Johnson, Jones, Mattox, McFarland/McFarlan/McFarlen/McFarlin, McKay, McLemore, Montgomery, Peterie, Petty, Pratt, Riddle, Sutton, Todd Sister: Greenstreet, Harrison, Leath, Tyree, Vreeland Husband: Borge, Rose, Silva, Sleeper Sons: Brotherton, Marconi, Souva, Wyeth

hi Sandra....see your post below....I am going crazy today trying to figure this mess out....have you come across any thing new? I have a new scenerio which I think I will send to the HALE mail list, too......but see what you think. ***abt 1766 Zachary HALE who married a Sarah was born and according to the Franklin Co Probate records he died about Feb 10, 1824 and his property was appraised by Bracket BARNS (?), John BELL and Henry BROWN.(I have copies of the documents) James NORTH and Charles WILLIAMSON swore that the names and number of Zach's children were residing in Franklin Co Missouri and were David, and what looks like Amy, and Jefsee HALE (Jessie) Another document shows Justice of Peace Henry BROWN approved of the proceedings on March 11 1824. NOW... The above David (if born in 1810 as is my David who married Narcissa) was about 14 at the time of the above Zachariah's death, and he grew up and on 17 July 1833, he being abt 23 yrs old, married Narcissa KEEN, dau of Mathias KEEN and Racheal BROWN (who may be related to the J.P. who approved the above documents. NOW... They, David and Narcissa, had the following children: Zachariah Hale dob abt 1834 Rachael Hale dob abt 1836 Sarah Hale dob abt 1838 Jesie Hale dob abt 1840 Mary Elizabeth Hale dob 27 Jan 1844. When David, Narcissa's husband, was about 46, she died according to her father Mathias KEEN's will of abt Feb 1856, showing that a bequeath was made to daughter Narcissa's HEIRS... not to Narcissa!, so she would have had to have died before the will was made out. Davids' youngest was about 13 in 1856, and her name was Mary Elizabeth HALE who later married Thomas D. MERIDETH. The next youngest, Jesie, would have been about 17 or 18 and he probably left home before the next census... and Mary who it seems, was called Elizabeth for the most part had married and was living with them hense on the 1860 census. (I don;t seem to have an 1860 census for them...) NOW... what if David/Narcissa who finds himself a widower at a young 46 yrs old, marries Elizabeth PRATHER before the 23 of Dec 1860 when Wesley David Hale was born...and so on and so on??????? Is there any way these can be checked out?????? =============================================================== On Thu, 2 Apr 1998 21:23:06 -0500 sbriones@athenet.net (Sandra Briones) writes: Hi, Leona, Am I excited! I haven't been this close to finding new info in a long time. Now if I can just fit it together. I dug out some old hand writtennotes that I inherited from a relative who was working on the Hale tree. There is a notation that perhaps David Zachariah Hale was married twice and had two other children by that wife -- no name, no chronology. Not muchhelp... This is what I know about this Hale family. Even though they ended up inArk. my notes say that they were among the early settlers of Jefferson CO,MO. David Zachariah HALE b. Norfolk, VA (KY, S. Carolina)& Elizabeth PRATHER | Wesley David HALE | b. 23 Dec 1860 | d. 16 Aug 1918, Sevier county, Arkansas | & Eudora Frances LEMON | b. 16 Dec 1866, Lonedell, MO, Franklin CO | d. 13 Dec 1950, Nathan, Ark, Pike CO | m. 16 Dec 1882, Sevier Co, AR | | David Bennett HALE | | b. 11 Oct 1890 | | d. 26 Apr 1943, St. Louis, Barnes Hospital | | & Martha Lucinda HERRINGTON1 | | b. 25 Oct 1894, Fletcher, MO | | d. 6 Feb 1971, Ishpeming, MI Buried in Ork Grave, Franklin | | m. 1 Aug 1917, Providence,Washington Co, MO | | | Eldon Wesley HALE2 | | | b. 12 Jun 1918, Washington CO, MO | | | d. 20 Oct 1978, Norman, Oklahoma | | | & Mary Dee RUSSELL | | | b. 27 Oct 1920, Clinton, MO Henry CO | | | m. 24 Aug 1942, DeSoto, MO | | | Alma Irene HALE | | | b. 5 Mar 1920, Franklin County, Mo | | | & Raymond SANDERS | | | b. 17 Jan 1930, De Soto, Mo | | | m. 23 May 1970, 1st Baptist Church, 46estus-Crystal City, MO | | Charles William HALE| & Eva CARTER | | Varnia Evelyn HALE | | & John Dighton LEWIS | | Carmen Marie HALE| & William HAYES | | Anna HALE | | Dulcie HALE | | James Zachariah HALE | Elizabeth Meredith HALE | James Marion HALE | Pearline HALE | Rebecca HALE Elizabeth Meredith Hale is listed as a daughter of David Hale and Elizabeth Prather. What a puzzle! Sandi -- Leona [Lee] lee@gower.net Genealogy, Native American, wild flowers, gardening,insects, Herbs, etc.. Non Commercial site http://www.gower.net/lee Non Commercial site http://www.geocities.com/tvksi/index.htm

To: the Franklin Co, Jefferson Co, and Washington Co. mailing lists. In the quest to track down my grandmother's cousins, I am looking now for the children and grand-children of John MOTHERSHEAD. New surnames of interest are: THURMOND, PIERCE, PRUITT (in it's various forms), CARDWELL/CARDWILL. I am also curious whether anyone knows anything about the ministers performing the marriages. Note that "the action" has now moved to Franklin County. OK, here are the marriages I have found that are possibilities. There seem to be quite a few "George," and "Charles" and "Thomas" Mothersheads, so I can't be SURE, but the children and their spouses MAY go like this: Charles MOTHERSHEAD, b. 1858. I see a marriage to Nancy M. THURMOND on 19 May 1897. Both were living in George, Franklin County. Celebrant was A.M. Todd. Charles would have been 39, which seems old. (Franklin Co Marriages, Vol. H, page 301) Lucy MOTHERSHEAD, b. 1860. I see a Lucy MOTHERSEAD marrying James M. PIERCE on 20 Aug 1890. Both were living in Central Twp, Franklin Co. Celebrant was M.B. Hurt (or Hunt?) If it's this Lucy, she would have been 30. (Franklin Co Marriages, Vol. G, p. 28.) Note: There is at least one other known Pierce connection to the MOTHERSHEAD's. If this Lucy is the daughter of John MOTHERSHEAD, then the Anna Belle MOTHERSHEAD that married William Heenan PIERCE was Lucy's cousin. (Franklin Co Marriages, Vol.G, p. 28) Lewis MOTHERSHEAD, b. 1862. No marriage found (yet). Martha MOTHERSHEAD, b. 1865. No marriage found (yet). George MOTHERSHEAD, b. 1866. Married Eva PRUITT 18 Feb. 1891. Celebrant M.B. Hurt, Baptist Minister. Married in residence of J. CARDWILL. Both were residing in Prairie Twp, Franklin Co. Celebrant is M.B. Hurt. These are my mother's maternal grandparents, with whom my mother lived when she attended high school. She said that after Eva's mother died, Eva "lived with the Cardwell family." My mother also gave the marriage as occurring in Feb. 1891, so I was thrilled to get a copy of this record this morning! (Franklin Co Marriages, Vol G, p. 92.) The Franklin Co. list may recall that previously we found out that Eva's sister Matilda was Charles Shoults' second wife and that her sister Adelyn married Simon Wall. (I still haven't found a good clue as to the sister's parents.) Thomas MOTHERSHEAD, b. 1869. (This is the Thomas MOTHERSHEAD there may be two of--one descended from an Indian who took the name MOTHERSHEAD and one from John MOTHERSHEAD, son of Clifton M/Head) I see a Thomas MOTHERSHEAD marrying Mary THURMOND on 16 Apr 1893. Both are of Prairie Twp, Franklin Co. Celebrant is A.M. Todd, a minister of the Gospel. Note that the Charles MOTHERSHEAD above married Nancy THURMOND (same last name as Mary) eight years later. (Franklin Co. Marriages, Vol G, p. 324.) -------- All of these marriages took place in Franklin Co, not Jefferson Co. -------- So, in the 1900 and 1910 and 1920 censuses, I am especially watching for the following, who are more likely to be in Franklin Co than in Jefferson Co.: -MOTHERSHEAD, Charles and Nancy -PIERCE, James M. and Lucy -MOTHERSHEAD, Lewis or Louis, b. 1862 -MOTHERSHEAD, Martha, b. 1865 -MOTHERSHEAD, George, b. 1866, and Eva, b. 1874 -MOTHERSHEAD, Thomas, b. 1869, and Mary (and any other Thomas MOTHERSHEAD's that might be around). Questions: -Does anyone recognize any of these families as "theirs?" -Does anyone know the names of the children of these families? -Is there more than one Thomas MOTHERSHEAD around at this time? -Does anyone know more about the CARDWELL's? -Is there reason to believe one or more of these marriages was NOT by a child of John MOTHERSHEAD? Thank you for any help! I have Soundex indices awaiting me at the local FHC for some of these census, and I will "get there" on my own eventually, but it is a thrill when someone else supplies just that right piece of the puzzle, so I am posting this as well as continuing to research "the slow way." Susan in Rochester

WHOOPS! I left out a slask when I posted the address for this website. Thanks for letting me know. Let's try again. It is http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jcat2/clifdesc.htm Let me know whether this works, OK? Susan in Rochester

To the mailing lists for Jefferson, Franklin, and Washington Counties: A few days I posted a Query regarding the Thomas MOTHERSHEAD family. Thomas was born about 1869, and appears to be a brother of my ggrandfather George Mothershead, born in 1866 (both in Jefferson County). However, there were very different stories about the origins of Thomas's (and therefore George's) father John Mothershead--was John Mothershead descended from Clifton MOTHERSHEAD or was he an Indian who adopted the MOTHERSHEAD name? Since John MOTHERSHEAD is my gggrandfather, I have a strong interest in figuring this out! (Was there one John MH or two? Indian or not? Which is mine?) The main people furnishing information are as follows: First, Sue Cooley of Franklin County (to which the Thomas MOTHERSHEAD family moved). I will indicate her inputs. Second, there is JoAnne's website about Clifton MOTHERSHEAD's descendants (Jefferson County). This can be found at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com~jcat2/clifdesc.htm, and if I say "the Website," that's what I mean. This website is very well documented, although I have not checked most of the original source materials myself. Lastly, Lloyd Carter of the Jefferson County mailing list furnished ALL the census information, unless I indicate otherwise. I am including the Washington County mailing list because that is where Thomas MOTHERSHEAD's daughter Pearl L. MOTHERSHEAD was residing at the time of her marriage to John W. BURNETT in 1920, and other members of the family may either be there or have been there. Here is the information furnished by Sue Cooley: John Mothershead's birth name was Blackhorse Pakaki according to my records. Much as newly-freed slaves were required to take a last name, Blackhorse, in order to buy land, also had to choose a white surname and the name he chose was Mothershead. Perhaps he had a friend or someone he admired by that name (perhaps one of your ancestors). It is said that he led a wagon train to CA and walked back alone, that he scouted for General Sterling Price in his Civil War march across MO (Confederate), and that he helped delay Union General Nathaniel Lyon by burning a few strategic bridges. Also, I have his wife as Ann, nee Murrell. The children of John and Ann were Charles, George, Thomas and Louis L. Mothershead. There were also two daughters. One, by the name of Patty, married a Walls, but my source could not recall the other girl's name. I hope this helps. Sue Cooley Franklin County Coordinator Missouri USGenWeb Project ***** Notes from me (Susan) The Clifton Mothershead website has the SAME wife (Ann Murrell) and nearly identical children (Lewis instead of Louis and two girls named Lucy J. and Martha (maybe Martha was "Patty or Patsy?"). The difference is that the website shows John MOTHERSHEAD as the son of Clifton and Martha (Patsy) Mothershead. My ggrandfather George MOTHERSHEAD'S death certificate shows "Ann Merle" as his mother. Censuses (thank you, Lloyd) 1850, Jefferson Co., page 410A Murrell, John, age 36 Blacksmith (Note: This is Martha's second husband. Clifton Mothershead died in 1838 and she remarried in 1841.), b. TN ,R/E $300 Murrell, Martha, age 41, b. KY (the mother) Murrell, Elizabeth, age 8 Murrell, Samuel, age 5 Murrell, William, age 9/12 Mothershead (children from marriage with Clifton) Thomas, age 21, laborer John, age 18, Sadler Willis, age 16, Laborer Charles, age 14, Laborer According to the website, "Clifton's heirs are clearly named." I haven't seen the papers (although I think they can be found on the web), but that should include my (probable)gggrandfather John. 1850, in a second location, Household #1031, Jefferson Co, page 476A Mothershead, Thomas, age 21, Farming Mothershead, John, age 18, farming Mothershead, Willis, age 15, farming Note the high resemblance to Thomas, John, and Willis as shown in the John MURRELL household. What are we to make of this? My personal opinion is that they were in the process of setting up a second household and were counted in both places (but are the same people). 1860, Big River twsp, Jefferson Co. (1) P.O. Richwoods Murrell, John, age 46 Blacksmith R/E $2000/ P/E $3135, b. TN Martha, age 51, b. KY (the mother) Samuel, age 15, farm-hand William, age 10 McColloch, James A. age 22, blacksmith R/E $1200 Patterson, Alvin, age 17 Maines, Millie, age 14 Maines, Lucy, age 13 (2) Big River Twsp, Jefferson Co, P.O. Richwoods, household #1040 (sorry, Lloyd--not clear to me whether the same household as John and Martha Murrell above) Mothershead, Charles, age 23, farmer (here's one of the Mothershead brothers) Nancy, age 23 (3) Big River Twsp, Jefferson Co, P.O. Richwoods, household #1021 Mothershead, Thomas, age 32, farmer, b. KY (here is a second MH brother) Wiley Jane age 28 b. KY (Lloyd--did it actually say "Wiley?" Martha, age 7 Clifton S. age 5 John C., age 3 Hannah E. age 1 Thurman, Thomas, age 12 (no relationship given) (4) Big River Twsp, Jefferson Co, Household #1022 Mothershead, John, age 28, farmer, b. KY (the "brother" I care about!!) Ann, age 23 (nee Ann Murrell) Charles, age 2 Lucy J., age 8/12 couldn't read or write (both) Note: Since it's an 1860 Census, these children are before the births of Lewis/Louis (1862), Martha (1865), "my" Ggrandfather George (b. 1866) and Thomas (b. 1869). Thomas (but possibly not this one???) and his father John are the ones about whom Sue Cooley is talking. Conclusions Although I believe there has to be some basis to the story of an Indian adopting the name John Mothershead (etc.), all the facts above say to me that the John Mothershead that parented Charles and Lucy (and my ggrandfather George, since his death certificate lists John Mothershead and Ann "Merle" as his parents), and probably Martha MH and at least "a" Thomas MH as well, is the son of Clifton and Martha MOTHERSHEAD. There may be others, but right now the scenarios I see for the Indian story are basically: (1) There was a Thomas Mothershead with a father who adopted the name John Mothershead, but John did not marry Ann Murrell nor father the children listed as brothers to the Thomas Mothershead of Franklin Co. The names Ann Murrell and the siblings of Thomas Mothershead, son of John Mothershead (son of Clifton) and Ann Murrell Mothershead, came to be associated with Thomas Mothershead's father through confusion with the John Mothershead who WAS a son of Clifton and/or (2) Thomas or John may have told tall tales. Or one or both may have died and their survivors tried (inaccurately) to piece things together without having facts and/or (3) I am missing some important fact(s). Questions: (1) Does anyone have a copy of the 1870 Census? I would like to see the John and Ann MOTHERSHEAD family in the 1870 census--it would be nice to see John, Ann, Charles, Lucy, Lewis/Louis, Martha, George, and Thomas all on it at once to verify an intact family with that composition. (2) Does anyone have a copy of a census with the Franklin Co Thomas MOTHERSHEAD family in it, e.g., 1900, 1910, 1920--could be in Franklin or Washington Co, rather than in Jefferson Co. Note that this is a Thomas Mothershead born in the 1860's, not Thomas born in 1829 (brother to John). Lloyd Carter and Kay sent some other information which does not bear directly on this question, but may be helpful to others. I will try to post that separately, and combine it all into one message. Susan in Rochester

To the Franklin, Jefferson, and Washington county mailing lists, FYI, I received the following info from Lloyd, of the MOJEFF mailing list. It has useful death info for Mothershead or Wiley researchers. To further confuse you: Obit from Jefferson County papers; Mothershead, Jane - died Feb. 25, 1899 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Whitsed, near Desoto. The deceased was born in Jefferson Co., Mo. on March 15, 1833, the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Stewart Wiley of Dry Creek. She married Thomas Mothershead on Oct. 30, 1857. She is survived by one son & two daughter. Burial took place at the Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery. (published March 23, 1899) Lloyd This looks like the wife of Thomas MOTHERSHEAD, b. 1829, oldest son of Clifton and Patsy MOTHERSHEAD. The Clifton Mothershead website shows him marrying Jane Wiley, daughter of Stewart Sampson WILEY and Hannah BEST on a different date than the obit, name 15 Nov 1851. No death date is shown on the website, but this appears to be it. Memo: Per the Clifton Mothershead website, the Thomas MOTHERSHEAD to which Jane WILEY was married is an uncle of the Thomas MOTHERSHEAD about which I am inquiring. The latter Thomas was born 1869 to Ann Murrell and John Mothershead. John Mothershead was a brother to the Thomas MOTHERSHEAD who was married to Jane WILEY. Jane Wiley could not have married the Thomas MOTHERSHEAD about which I am inquiring, because he was not born at the time of the marriage. Susan

Well!! Sue Cooley's answer to my query about Pearl L. MOTHERSHEAD's family really opened up some interesting questions! The Thomas MOTHERSHEAD family she describes sounds a LOT like the family described by Joanne of Jefferson County, believed to be descended from Clifton and Patsy MOTHERSHEAD! Sue's note raises a question as to whether (this??) John MOTHERSHEAD was indeed a son of Clifton. I have a vested interest in the answer, as I am 97% certain that my ggrandfather George MOTHERSHEAD is also a son of John MOTHERSHEAD (i.e., a brother of Thomas), and want to know if Clifton and Patsy are my ggggrandparents!! I am sending this message to the Franklin Co. mailing list, the Jefferson Co. list, and the Washington Co. list, hoping that between us we can figure this out. Here is the Thomas MOTHERSHEAD family(s), as shown by the two sources: -Headed by Thomas MOTHERSHEAD, whose father was John MOTHERSHEAD. John MOTHERSHEAD believed by family, per Sue Cooley note below, to have been an Osage Indian who adopted the "white" name Mothershead and therefore is unrelated to other Mothersheads in the area. But almost certainly the same Thomas is shown on JoAnne's website as the son of John MOTHERSHEAD (son of Clifton and Patsy) and Ann MURRELL. -Wife to be discussed below. -Children as shown by Sue Cooley in the message below are Nannie, Myrtle, Margie, Charlie, Elbert, and Pearl L. -Children shown on the Clifton MOTHERSHEAD website are Nancy, born March 1894 in Jeff. Co. MO; Myrtle, born March 1895 in Jeff Co., MO; Marge, born Jan 1897; and Pearl, born Feb 1900 in Jeff Co, MO. That is, they are THE SAME as listed in Sue's note, except that Sue also shows a Charlie and and Elbert. -The wife of Thomas MOTHERSHEAD is shown on the Clifton MOTHERSHEAD website as Mary --?--, born in MO. Last week I came across a marriage between a Thomas MOTHERSHEAD and Mary THURMONT in the index to 1890-94 marriages in Franklin County (haven't had a chance to do more than read the index yet). The Clifton Mothershead info may be found on the web at the following site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com~jcat2/clifdesc.htm. Questions: For Sue--(1) Was the mother of this Thomas MOTHERSHEAD family named Mary? (2) Were Charlie and Elbert the youngest children, perhaps born after the 1900 Jeff Co. MO census, which is the source given at the Clifton MOTHERSHEAD website for the Thomas MOTHERSHEAD family? (3) Did you ever hear who Thomas MOTHERSHEAD's mother was? Does anyone have census records for the Thomas MOTHERSHEAD family for 1910 or 1920? Sounds like they might be in Franklin Co. for 1910 and PERHAPS in Washington Co. for 1920, since Lucy J. was residing there at the time of her marriage in 1920? Has anyone seen the 1880 Census records for the John MOTHERSHEAD family? (I have been TOTALLY unable to find them on the 1880 Census CD's--maybe the Mothershead name is mis-spelled??!!) I understand that "Clifton's heirs were clearly named." Does that include John MOTHERSHEAD (presumably age 6 at the time)? Is there supporting data for the idea that there was a John MOTHERSHEAD who was an Osage Indian and adopted the MOTHERSHEAD name? I tend to believe that these family stories usually have "some" basis, but is there any data to go on? Is there any indication that John MOTHERSHEAD, son of Clifton, could have died and another person taken that name? I look forward to your input!!!! Below I will show my original query and Sue's response. ********** My original query: I see a Pearl L. MOTHERSHEAD of Pea Ridge, Franklin, Mo, over 18, marrying John W. BURNETT of Pea Ridge, Franklin Co, MO, over 21, license issued 10 Dec 1920, married on 10 Dec 1920 by Rev. H.E. Koenig, MG, at Union, Franklin Co., MO. Does anyone know anything about this Pearl L. Mothershead, especially who her parents and siblings were? *********** Sue's response: Well, for starters, Pea Ridge is in Washington County. However, this marriage did take place in Franklin County. The Pearl Mothershead you are asking about was the youngest daughter of Thomas Mothershead. Her siblings were Nannie, Myrtle, Margie, Charlie, and Elbert. Pearl married Bill Burnett (perhaps it was John William) and worked at the shoe factory at Union. Their sons were Glennon and Oley. Thomas Mothershead was the son of John Mothershead, believed to have been an Osage Indian, who had to take an "American" name in order to buy property and chose the name of Mothershead. Some members of this Mothershead clan have told me they don't believe they are related to any other Mothersheads because of this. I hope this helps. Sue Cooley Franklin County Coordinator Missouri USGenWeb Project

I see a Pearl L. MOTHERSHEAD of Pea Ridge, Franklin, Mo, over 18, marrying John W. BURNETT of Pea Ridge, Franklin Co, MO, over 21, license issued 10 Dec 1920, married on 10 Dec 1920 by Rev. H.E. Koenig, MG, at Union, Franklin Co,., MO. Does anyone know anything about this Pearl L. Mothershead, especially who her parents and siblings were? The reason I ask: "My" Mothersheads had a daughter Lois born 1906 in St. Clair, MO, and a daughter Pearl Irene Mothershead born 1911 in St. Clair. Their parents were George and Eva MOTHERSHEAD (George was born in DeSoto, Jefferson Co; Eva was a Prewitt, born 1874, probably in Franklin Co.). The family moved in 1913 to Colorado where their daughters Pearl and Lois were married. I am watching for cousins of "my" MOTHERSHEADS, and wondering whether this Pearl Lois Mothershead might be one. Thanks for any help. Susan in Rochester

Well, for starters, Pea Ridge is in Washington County. However, this marriage did take place in Franklin County. The Pearl Mothershead you are asking about was the youngest daughter of Thomas Mothershead. Her siblings were Nannie, Myrtle, Margie, Charlie, and Elbert. Pearl married Bill Burnett (perhaps it was John William) and worked at the shoe factory at Union. Their sons were Glennon and Oley. Thomas Mothershead was the son of John Mothershead, believed to have been an Osage Indian, who had to take an "American" name in order to buy property and chose the name of Mothershead. Some members of this Mothershead clan have told me they don't be lieve they are related to any other Mothersheads because of this. I hope this helps. Sue Cooley Franklin County Coordinator Missouri USGenWeb Project

William Jones married Jeffie Moseley, daughter of Rufus and Sarah Moseley. Can anyone tell me about the family of this William Jones? Was he related to the Elijah and Tom Jones families that came to the St. Clair area from Ohio? Thank you. Sue Cooley

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The Board has made the commitment to compile a list of ALL cemeteries in Missouri, showing name of cemetery, its location, and directions to reach it. CONFERENCES: MoSGA sponsors an annual two-day conference, usually in central Missouri. Conference sessions offer research techniques, methodology and sources, plus guidance for genealogical society management. LOCAL RECORDS PRESERVATION: A program has been developed by the Office of the Secretary of State for identifying the holdings of county officials and determining methods of preserving those records used by historical and genealogical researchers. MoSGA initiated support for this program by conducting hands-on workshops for records preservation; cooperating with the task force that conducted the program survey; seeking organizations to accept records and keep them open for public access, supplying assistance and advice in completing the first phase. FEDERATION OF GENEALOGICAL SOCIETIES: As a member, MoSGA supports the mission of the Federation, which offers information and guidance on the concerns of historians and genealogists nationally. MoSGA's delegate represents the Association at the Federation's annual meeting and is eligible to vote and hold office in the Federation. FOUR-GENERATION CHARTS: MoSGA members are encouraged to submit a four-generation chart. As accumulated, these charts are published in 200-page books and made available for purchase at minimal cost. This series of books offers a valuable source of surnames. INTERLIBRARY LOAN PROGRAM: MoSGA acquires books by two means. Donated books are reviewed in MoSGA's quarterly. In consultation with the Mid-Continent Library, MoSGA also purchases many books. However acquired, books are placed in the Mid-Continent Library, North Independence Branch, in Independence, Mo. Through the interlibrary loan program, the books are available to the public at all public, college and university libraries in Missouri, and these libraries receive copies of the printed catalog (entitled Genealogy from the Heartland) of the collection. The catalog is also on line at www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/ge/heartland and book loans can be ordered from <ill@mcpl.lib.mo.us>. JOURNAL: MoSGA's official permanent-literature publication is the Missouri State Genealogical Association Journal, a 64-page quarterly that contains information from all areas of the State, articles of many kinds, including, but by no means limited to, Bible and church records, historical articles, educational articles, cemetery records, county records, and newspaper extracts. The Journal is indexed in PERSI and listed in Ulrichs. NEWSLETTER: As part of its service to members, MoSGA publishes a quarterly newsletter entitled Show Me State Genealogical News. This includes activities of national and local societies, meeting dates, conferences, family reunions, etc. PUBLICATIONS: MoSGA markets some of the county records compiled and published by Betty Harvey Williams and Jacqueline Hogan Williams. MoSGA has developed other publications, chief among which is the revised edition of Parkins Guide. QUERIES: MoSGA members may submit queries for publication in the Journal. These are published as space permits, but, during the past five years, almost all have been published in the issue following receipt. The Journal is placed in many major and minor libraries, thus offering extensive accessibility to other researchers. SPEAKERS: Board members are available to share their expertise by providing sessions at local workshops or presenting programs at monthly meetings of local societies. Board members assist in presenting mini-workshops. You are encouraged join MoSGA by sending annual dues of $15 to MoSGA Membership-J, PO Box 833, Columbia MO 65205-0833, together with your name, full postal address, phone number, and e-mail address. You will receive an introductory "New Member Packet." Bob Doerr in the beautiful Missouri Ozarks bdoerr@rollanet.org I hope this information helps. Thanks, Mike Michael G. McManness, a Jayhawk through and through, eating, sleeping, and bleeding Crimson and Blue near the University of Kansas. Family genealogist and research historian.

I just learned that there was a Confederate Soldier's Home (for indigent ex-Confederates, their wives, widows, and orphans) at Higginsville, MO, in Lafayette County? It was started in 1889 and consisted of 892 acres with 11 3-room cottages. Apparently they strived for self-sufficiency by farming, etc. There is an article about it in the March 18, 1892 issue of the Tribune-Republican. At that time, fifty men, women and children were being housed there. Perhaps this will be of some help to researchers. Possibly some Franklin County people might have gone there?? Sue Cooley List Administrator

S Cooley wrote: > > I just found a great site. You can type in the name of any town and it will > provide you with the name of the county -- all across the U.S.! It sure > helped me and I will be adding it to my webpage for links. > > http://resources.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/townco.cgi > > Sue Hello.. Sue, I have an MSDOS file , City/county finder that I got a long time ago and from what I understood, it seems to be freeware as I can't find anything to the contrary. It seems to have been compiled by Ray Cox and I would like to locate him and see if I am violating his rights so that I can rectify the matter. Also, if anyone would like a copy of it the 2 self executing files total 1.24 mgs and the expanded file is , including the 2 self extracting files, totals 3.35 mg. It would take a while to download the 1.24 mgs, but it is do-able, so if anyoe wants to try it, let me know. Otherwise if any one wants a copy mailed to them I would be glad to oblige. I cannot charge for it as it is not mine to charge for and if I find out how to get it legally could notify anyone wanting it. It has been a real boon to me. I don't have to go on line to try to find the information and I have yet to have a problem with it. I really would like to find the creator of it just to thank him if nothing else. Sincerely.. -- Leona [Lee] lee@gower.net Genealogy, Native American, wild flowers, gardening,insects, Herbs, etc.. Non Commercial site http://www.gower.net/lee Non Commercial site http://www.geocities.com/tvksi/index.htm

I just found a great site. You can type in the name of any town and it will provide you with the name of the county -- all across the U.S.! It sure helped me and I will be adding it to my webpage for links. http://resources.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/townco.cgi Sue

Anyone who has obituaries they would like to have posted on the new boards but does not have the time, the computer access, or the necessary typing speed/accuracy to do so, can send the obituaries to Sue Cooley, 2028 Meramec View Estates, St. Clair, MO 63077. Please don't expect to see them on line real soon as I might farm them out to volunteers, depending on how many I receive. Whether you have two or 200, we will see to it that they get posted. Of course, if you want to do it yourself (or to volunteer), the New Boards for Franklin County genealogy, which are accessible through http://www.rootsweb.com/~mofrankl/index.html and the process is pretty simple. There are now over 3,031 postings for Franklin County and the site is growing steadily. Because of the great search engine, this is a fantastic research tool that will become more valuable with each and every obituary that is posted. St. Louis County only has 3,370 obituaries so it is very likely that we will pass them up in the very near future. Please help us by posting whatever obituaries you have on hand that relate in any way to Franklin County or by sending copies of your obituaries to me. Obituaries from out-of-county newspapers that relate to Franklin County residents who died elsewhere are very much needed because it helps others follow the trail of these people. The First Annual Franklin County Historical Society picnic / history fair was a success in spite of rain that persisted up until about an hour before the event. People who were interested in history / genealogy from all over the county and beyond the borders came together for the opportunity to visit with people from other areas and to see what books and other items the various genealogy societies had to offer. Gary Lucy gave an interesting program on the research that is going into his Lewis and Clark series of paintings, complete with clothing he had had made to replicate the clothing worn on the expedition. He unveiled a new painting in this series for the first time at the history fair. We would be interested in your suggestions for a really special program for the 2002 history fair. Also, the Lucas J. Fink book was sold for the first time by the Franklin County Historical Society. In addition to a short biography on the life of this early Union, MO musician, composer, music store owner, theatre owner, skating rink owner, and farmer, the book (30 pages) includes the complete sheet music (arranged for violin and piano) in 8 1/2 x 11 format for two of his compositions: Bourbois River Blues and Souvenir de Bourbois. For more information, check it out at the above-stated link -- then click on historical societies then on Franklin County Historical Society. Thank you. Sue Cooley Franklin County Coordinator Missouri USGenWeb Project and Board Administrator

Crawford County, Missouri Marriages Volume C is now completely abstracted with a full name index. It includes 998 marriages from 1870-1881. The volume also includes a few entries from 1855-1884 along with an ordination and two court records. Crawford County all marriages from 1828-1881 are abstracted -- also -- also -- also -- also -- for Franklin County all marriages from 1914-1921 and for Jefferson County all marriages from 1826-1871 and 1881-1885 also African-American marriages from 1866-1878 and for St. Francois County all marriages from 1818-1900 and for Washington County all marriages from 1815-1937 also African-American marriages from 1865-1875 Just click on http://vienici.com/abmomarr.html to bring you to a single page of links for the abstract indexes. The indexes have links to the abstract pages. You can also Search the site for surnames. Keep your eye on the site. New marriages are being abstracted continually. Brian J. Oster mailto:Brian_Oster@vienici.com webmaster http://www.vienici.com

Susan, > Orientation 2: Lavicia EMMONS had a daughter Amanda Francis whose second marriage was to a SHOULTS, and whose grandson Simon WALL married Adeline PREWITT in 1890 in Franklin Co, in a ceremony performed by Lavicia's son Julius Ely (J.E.) SHORT. (Doug, please correct me if I got this wrong.) Correction: Amanda Francis Short was the daughter of Lavicia Emmons via her first marriage to Squire Short. Julius Eli Short is a son of that same marriage. Simon Wall was the son of Lavicia Emmons via her second marriage to Anthony Wall. Julius E. and Amanda were both born while the family was in Texas in 1856 & 1858 respectively. Simon was born about 1863 in Missouri. > (1) About the Adeline PREWET/Simon WALL marriage 29 Mar 1890 in Franklin Co--I can order the microfilm through the local Family History Library. However, if you should happen to already have a copy........?? I viewed the record at the Franklin County Clerks Office in Union and did not make a copy. I will put it on my list for my next visit and gladly send you a copy via email. > (2) Re the list of Simon & Adeline's children (Sidney, Ida, William Oscar, Vida), when you say it is "hearsay," what exactly do you mean? Has anyone seen Adeline and Simon WALL's family on a census, like in about 1910, with children listed? By heresay I meant I did not have the source of the information in front of me. I have since reviewed my records and identified the following two census records that are the basis for the children. Washington & Jefferson Counties are adjacent to Franklin County. Simon and Adeline appear to have lived in the same general area throught 1920. I have access to the census images and will send you a copy via email. That will allow you to make your own judgements on spelling. Notice Sidney is in with his parents in 1910 but is not in 1920. You said he was in the household with his maternal grandmother. Can you give me the information and/or a reference to that household? 1910 Washington Co., Mo Kingston Twp, ed 149, s 6A, dwelling 76/76 Simon Wall, head, male, age 48, married 20 years, born in Mo, both parents born in Mo, farm hand, small farm Asa, wife, female, age 37, married 20 years, 8 children born & 5 living, born in Mo, both parents born in Mo Vada, daughter, female, age 14, single, born in Mo, both parents born in Mo Sidney W., son, male, age 12, single, born in Mo, both parents born in Mo Ida, daughter, female, age 9, single, born in Mo, both parents born in Mo William Oscar, son, male, age 7, single, born in Mo, both parents born in Mo 1920 Jefferson Co., Mo, Desoto at 1100 Sixth Street, v 57, ed 47, s 12, line 38, dwelling 270/293 Simon Wall, head, renting, male, age 60, married, born in Mo, both parents born in Mo, laborer, general work Addie, wife, female, age 48, married, born in Mo, both parents born in Mo Oscar, son, male, age 16, single, born in Mo, both parents born in Mo Maggie, daughter, age 9, single, born in Mo, both parents born in Mo >Matilda SHOULTS's obituary says that she was married to Charley SHOULTS in the year of 1892. Maybe Charley SHOULTS was a descendant of your William A. SHOULTS and Amanda Frances SHORT. Amanda (abt 1856-aft 1920) married William A. Shoults about 1894 (married 16 years per 1910 census). They named their children Frieda, Otis Edward and Julius. I do not have anything on William's parents but your Charley appears to be of the same generation as William. Maybe they are brothers or cousins. Do you have anything on Charley's parents? Doug

Doug, Well! Your message sent chills up my back! Yes, my ggrandmother's maiden name was supposedly PRUITT/PREWETT. She has been my "brick wall" so far (but I only started a few months ago). When I saw the Matilda SHOULTS obituary, there were too many connections to ignore, plus, as I described in my e-mail to the Franklin Co. list, there was even doubt as to my ggrandmother's "real" maiden name. It looks like my mother was correct about PREWETT! Orientation 1: Once there were three sisters (Prewett? Shoults?Other?): Tilda, the oldest; and Adeline and Eva (my ggrandmother), twins, born 18 Oct 1874, supposedly in St. Clair. They are supposed to also have had a younger brother John, who perhaps was "taken back to England with his father" when their mother died around 1896 and the family split up. Orientation 2: Lavicia EMMONS had a daughter Amanda Francis whose second marriage was to a SHOULTS, and whose grandson Simon WALL married Adeline PREWITT in 1890 in Franklin Co, in a ceremony performed by Lavicia's son Julius Ely (J.E.) SHORT. (Doug, please correct me if I got this wrong.) OK, let me ask you a couple of questions. (1) About the Adeline PREWET/Simon WALL marriage 29 Mar 1890 in Franklin Co--I can order the microfilm through the local Family History Library. However, if you should happen to already have a copy........?? Might you be able to get it to me? I will be glad to send a SASE or maybe you are high tech???? (2) Re the list of Simon & Adeline's children (Sidney, Ida, William Oscar, Vida), when you say it is "hearsay," what exactly do you mean? i.e., is it someone's "family history" or speculation among this mailing list, or what? (I am inclined to believe at least Sidney, since there was a Sidney WALL at the home of my grandmother's family in the 1920 census.) Has anyone seen Adeline and Simon WALL's family on a census, like in about 1910, with children listed? Finally, two pieces of speculation of my own: (A) Matilda SHOULTS' obituary had her maiden name as SHOULTS, as well as her married name. This was, of course, suspect. Her obituary references her sister Adelyn WALLS of De Soto, Mo. My guess is that this is the same Adeline marrying Simon WALL in Franklin Co. in 1890. It also makes it likely that Matilda SHOULTS' maiden name "really" was PREWETT, not SHOULTS. I have already ordered the Franklin Co. records for the time period, to look for a marriage Feb. 1891 between George MOTHERSHEAD (born 21 Sep 1866 in DeSoto) and Eva(ngeline) PRUITT. Eva was my ggrandmother. While I'm "in" those records, I'll also see whether I can find the marriage of Charley SHOULTS and Matilda Shoults/Prewett in 1892, which should give Matilda's maiden name. (B) Matilda SHOULTS's obituary says that she was married to Charley SHOULTS in the year of 1892. Maybe Charley SHOULTS was a descendant of your William A. SHOULTS and Amanda Frances SHORT, i.e., maybe the sisters Matilda and Adeline both married decendants of Lavicia EMMONS, one from the Short/Shoults side and one from the WALL side. I am copying the Jefferson county mailing list, since George Mothershead was born in DeSoto of John Mothershead (son of Clifton) and Ann Murrell, and Adelyn Walls is referenced in Matilda Shoults 1948 obituary as living in De Soto. Susan Thomas Susan, I have a Simon Wall marrying a Adeline Prewet on March 29, 1890 in Franklin Co., MO per marriage record F:470. The ceremony was preformed by my great grandfather, J. E. (Julius Eli) Short. Simon Wall was Julius' 1/2 brother. Their common mother was Lavicia Emmons. She first married a Short then a Wall. It is only hearsay but I have Simon & Adeline's children as Sidney, Ida, William Oscar and Vida Wall. Was your great grandmother a Prewet? Julius Short's full sister was Amanda Francis Short. She first married an Arnold then about 1894 next married William A. Shoults. Does this tie to any of your Shoults information? Doug Short

Susan, I have a Simon Wall marrying a Adeline Prewet on March 29, 1890 in Franklin Co., MO per marriage record F:470. The ceremony was preformed by my great grandfather, J. E. (Julius Eli) Short. Simon Wall was Julius' 1/2 brother. Their common mother was Lavicia Emmons. She first married a Short then a Wall. It is only hearsay but I have Simon & Adeline's children as Sidney, Ida, William Oscar and Vida Wall. Was your great grandmother a Prewet? Julius Short's full sister was Amanda Francis Short. She first married an Arnold then about 1894 next married William A. Shoults. Does this tie to any of your Shoults information? Doug Short Susan Thomas wrote: > Hello. I am new to this list. My surnames are as follows, and I would like to correspond with anyone else researching them: > > Mothershead, Shoults, Wall, and (perhaps) Pruitt or Skeel > > Thank you to Sue Cooley, who sent me an obituary for Matilda Shoults, who died 22 Apr 1948. I believe she will turn out to be my ggrandmother's sister, but have yet to prove it. > > All of the following, except where noted, is per my mother and as yet unconfirmed. > > My ggrandmother Eva married George Mothershead in St. Clair in Feb. 1891 (marriage record not yet found). Both had grown up in St. Clair. Eva had an older sister Tilda, a twin sister Adeline, and a younger brother John. Her mother died when she was 12 (i.e., in 1896-97) and the family was split up. My mother gave Eva's maiden name as Pruitt. However, Eva's death certificate (otherwise not very accurate) says John Skeel for her father and is blank for her mother. > > Eva and George Mothershead had seven surviving children, about which I have additional information. They and the seven children moved to Weld Co. (Windsor/Greeley) Colorado in 1913. > > Here are the connections I see with Matilda Shoults, per the obituary: > > (1) She has a surviving sister Mrs. Evelyn Mothershead of Greeley, Colo. (probably my "Eva"). > (2) She has a second sister, named "Adelyn" (probably Eva's twin "Adeline"). > (3) She is older than my ggrandmother Eva (by eight years). > (4) She had a son George of Denver, Colo (at her death in 1948), and a "George Schultz, Eva's nephew" was present at my ggrandfather's George's death in Windsor, Colo, in 1939. > (5) The 1920 census shows Eva and George's married daughter Altha (my grandmother) in a household that includes "Sidney Wall." The relationship on the index looks like a "C," which I was guessing would be a cousin. If Matilda's sister Adelyn had a son Sidney, he would be Sidney Wall (Adelyn's married name) and would be a cousin to Altha. > > Questions: Does anyone know whether Adelyn Wall had a son Sidney? Did she by any chance also have a daughter Della? Does anyone have a birth date for Adelyn (to compare to Eva's to see whether twins)? Does anyone have Adelyn's marriage record, showing her maiden name? Does anyone have information on Adelyn Wall's or on Matilda Shoults' parents, especially whether the mother died about 1896? > > Thank you for any help! I will be happy to share information. My e-mail is suetinny@rochester.rr.com > > Susan Thomas >

If anyone has the censuses for 1860,1870 and can do a lookup I would be most gratefull.I'm looking for Blankenships.Mostly Coleman and Margaret.They were in Andrew co in 1850 and I lose them until 1880,they are in Doniphan Kansas then.NJ