Hi Dorris, I wish I could help on your German names but can't. I have a couple of German names in Franklin Co., that I cannot find and would love some help with: 1. George Simeon Helm b. 1/12/1819 Ohio or KY, d.8/7/1905 Franklin Co.MO and buried in Cedar Grove Methodist Church Cemetery. He married... 2. Rebecca Flowers b. 6/6/1832 TN, d. 6/9/1916 Franklin Co. MO and buried in the same cemetery as her husband. Along side them is the grave of a... 3. William Helm b. 2/2/1821 d. 8/21/1898, presumable a bro of Geo. 4. Amanda Lillian Helm, dau of Geo and Rebecca, b. c. 1856 in CA, d. 1922 Franklin Co. Mo. and buried in same cem. She married Alex Tyler in c. 1874 5. Leona Delano Helm, dau of Geo and Rebecca b.c.1864 MO, married William Burt in c. 1880, they lived in Franklin County and donated the land for the Cedar Grove Methodist Church to be built on. 5 John Helm, son of Geo and Rebecca but have no other info. There were 2 other children of this union but don't know if the died young but can't find them. Any info on George Simeon Helm and wife, Rebecca Flowers Helm would be very much appreciated. I have hit a brick wall. I am visiting Franklin County in about 10 days and if I could find anything, just anything about them before I go, I would be ever so grateful. Marsha McGee Bowen

Dear Marsha, I'll bet you already know about the Kiel File but I'm going to remind you just in case. The Washington Historical Society and the Four Rivers Genealogy Society share a very nice museum/library which is now open every day except Sunday. Many years ago Hermann Gottlieb Kiel created a collection of information which is like no other. The good folks at Four Rivers organized and indexed the material and it's a treasure that you'll want to be sure to tap into. Good luck on your visit. Ross Malone ----- Original Message ----- I am visiting Franklin County > in about 10 days > > Marsha McGee Bowen > >