William McClelland b abt 1818 PA mrd 14 Sep 1843 in Maryland Cornelia A Enders b abt 1823 PA. The 1850 Cumberland, Allegany CO, Maryland federal census lists: William 32 b abt 1818 Pa Cornelia 27 wife b abt 1823 PA Susan 6 dtr b 1844 MD James 5 b 1845 MD Cornelia 3 b 1847 MD Francis/aka Fannie dtr 1 b 1849 Also listed with the family are: Mary Lynch 30 and Ann Hogan 23 both from b Ireland This family is again listed in the Clinton CO MO census with the following children: John Thomas b 1850 MD mrd Isabella 1875 William F b abt 1852 MD Charles K b 1854 MD Harvey or Henry C b 1858 MD Nancy D aka Nannie b 1859 ?? Robert S b 1862 Missouri Margaret A aka Maggie b 1864 Missouri Please email me if you find a connection to your family. Nancy

Aug. 7 Saturday 1886 Crossed the Mississippi at Burlington about 8 A.M. Reached Chariton about noon. Changed cars and took the St. Joseph train for Darlington, reaching there about 5 P.M. Arrived at Stanberry on the 9 P.M. train on the Wabash. Aug. 11 Wednesday 1886 Edward coming up for me the day before, I went down to mother's with him. Had not been home for two years. Found a great change, the Rock Island having been built through Maysville during my absence. Aug. 31 Tuesday 1886 Took Ed's team and commenced hauling my household goods down to Fairport where I had engaged a school and had rented a house. Hauled two loads in all and brought up my family from mother's on Friday following. Sept. 6 Monday 1886 Commenced my eighteenth term of school with an attendance of twenty-five in my room. Owing to having two teeth drawn the day before, I was not in a desirable condition to commence work. Nov. 26 Friday 1886 Took Ed's team and went to Stanberry after my family who had gone there on a visit. Came back on Sunday following. Dec 25 Saturday 1886 Spent the day at home, attending the masquerade in the evening. Had a week vacation during the holidays. Charlie Fisher paid us a visit during that time. +++++++++ Charlie Fisher (Charles O. Fisher) b 1852 OH is the oldest of Minnie's brothers.

Yes! We are related! I have been looking for your line for some time. Daniel Boyd's parents were Boyd & Catherine (Downerd) Forbes of Guernsey Co., Ohio. They are both buried in Hussey Cemetery in Mount Pleasant, Gentry Co., Missouri. Boyd's parents were Boyd & Martha Forbes. They are buried in Fairview Cemetery in Oxford Township, Guernsey Co., Ohio.

May 30, Sunday 1886 A party of four, consisting of F. M. Davis, M. H. Willis, ______ Kirk, and myself took our dinners and walked out to Flint Lake three miles north of Valparaiso and spent the day. We hired a boat and rowed all over the lake. July 3, Saturday 1886 Spent the day at Sager's Grove, there being a celebration held there under the management of the G.A.R. Many of the students attended. July 25 Sunday, 1886 F. J. Parsons, a member of the Law Class, and a graduate of the Scientific Course, was drowned in Sagers Pond at 11. A.M. His body was recovered about 3 P.M. I assisted in hunting for the body, doing some diving, but did not locate it. Aug. 5 Thursday, 1886 Our class, numbering seventy-five, graduated today, being the largest that ever graduated in that course from this institution. One more was prepared to graduate, but owing to a difficulty, he did not do so. Graduating exercises were the feature of the last week of school. Aug. 6 Friday, 1886 Left Valparaiso at 7. A.M. on the Nickel Plate R.R. going with an excursion to Chicago. Took a boat ride on the Lake, visited the "Battle of Gettysburg", Lincoln Park, Water Works and other places of interest. Met with no adventure all day and at 10. P.M. left for home on the C.B.V I.R.R. +++++++++++++

1885 Another very severe winter succeeded the two previous ones, and made the memory of mild winters less vivid than formerly. For two months, the weather was very cold, running as low as 25 and 30 degrees below zero times. I boarded at home all winter though my school was 3 1/2 miles north of Stanberry, where I lived. I walked over 1100 miles back and forth during the eight months of my term of school. The last two months of my school was taught without an assistant. About the sixth of March, I chanced to receive a circular from the Northern Indiana Normal School and Business Institute and, on looking over it, found that an old classmate of mine, O. P. Kinsey, was Associate Principal. After corresponding with him, I determined to attend with the view of completing a course of study. After closing my school, I made some improvements on my farm, planted 2 1/2 acres of potatoes and made arrangements for attending school. My family was to remain at Stanberry with my wife's relatives, while I was gone. I left Stanberry, May 29, and arrived at Valparaiso the next evening. Finding my friend Kinsey at his office, I spent two days with him until I had secured lodgings. I had not seen him since we had attended school together at Harlem Springs, Ohio eighteen years before. I took board at East Hall, which was under the management of Mr. Kinsey; and secured rooms at Mrs. Dowdell's. I concluded to take the Scientific Course and remain until August 1886. During the two weeks of vacation in August, Mr. Kinsey went East and left me in charge of East Hall. After his return, I made arrangements with him to deliver coal to his roomers during the coming year. as a consideration for my board. I engaged rooms at Heritage Hall for the entire year, having H. W. Graham as a room mate. My health has been excellent since coming to Valparaiso. I find that I can study fully as well now, as at any time in the past. I am confident that my coming here will prove a great benefit in preparing me to take better positions in the school room. and thus enable me to better provide for my family. I rented my farm to M. C. Martin, who took possession March 1st. He cultivated my potatoes and left for Nebraska about Sept. 1st. His son-in-law, French Sherry took his place and at present is living at the farm. Crops throughout the country were good; the corn crop being the largest ever known. But it was light in Northwest Missouri; owing to excessive wet weather in June and dry weather in July and August in that locality. My potato crop fell short of 200 bushels, but as the crop east of the Mississippi was badly damaged by wet weather in August, I may realize a fair profit. Farm products are dull, and business has not been brisk during the year, but the indications promise better times. I only ask for a continuance of the good health that has been granted me in the past, in order to successfully fight the battles of life in the future. ++++++++++++

Jan 17, 1885 Saturday Hellman's bakery in Stanberry took fire about 2 A.M. and burned down. No other buildings were burned as the snow prevented the spread of the flames. April 17 1885 Friday Last day of my seventeenth term of school. As many of my larger pupils did not attend during the last month, the exercises for the last day did not vary much from the regular order. May 18, 1885 Monday I took the train for Darlington prospecting for a school during the next winter. I found that the school-board were not prepared to make any engagements and so I did not make any defnite arrangement. May 29, 1885 Friday I took the 7 P.M. train for Valparaiso, Indiana. Arrived at the Gallatin crossing shortly before 9 P.M. and at 10. P.M. took the night express for Chicago on the Rock Island road. Reached Chicago at 2-30. P.M. next day. Took the 4. P.M. train on the Grand Trunk(?) for Valparaiso, arriving at 5-30 P.M. July 4, 1885 Saturday Spent the greater part of the forenoon in the museum department of the school with some friends. Enjoyed myself very much. In the afternoon, went over to Sager's Pond. (note: Flint Lake is written first and crossed out.) +++++++++++++ Note: The next few pages of the diary tell of his trip to Indiana.

1884 The winters of -82-83 and -83, -84 were very severe, being a departure from the usual routine of a cold and mild winter in succession. In fact the two seasons were very much alike. being cool and wet during the spring and summers and very cold during the following winters. The Ohio River was the highest on Feb 14 that was ever known, beating the record of the proceeding spring by over 3 feet. During the month of March we moved to town and I was in the employ of Mr. Fisher during part of the spring. I put in 7 acres of potatoes on our place and spent nearly half of my time during the spring and summer in cultivating them and in repairing and making fences on the farm. About 2 acres of my crop was drowned out, but the remainder did very well and yielded nearly 1200 bushels of potatoes. Potatoes were very plentiful, but my venture was a success notwithstanding; and I realized nearly $100 00/100 after paying expenses which included my own labor. The season was very favorable, there being plenty of rain for all crops. There was no continued hot weather. The corn crop in the western states was immense. I secured an eight month's term of school in the Wilson district 3 1/2 miles north and east of my present home. I have boarded at home so far, walking back and forth every day. The district allowed me funds to employ an assistant after my seventh week and I have retained her ever since. There are two rooms on the same floor, both furnished with patent(?) desks and I find myself much pleased with the arrangement. I have concluded that it is best for me to follow teaching for a few years at least, as the new school law is very beneficial to experienced teachers; making it possible to secure longer terms than formerly. The past year was one of great financial depression and many factories and mills were closed. The cause of this would puzzle any political economist. Crops were enormous and there was an overproduction of manufacturers. Wheat was lower than any other period within the last hundred years. There was plenty of everything but there seemed to be a scarcity of money, though there was more money in the country than was ever known before. The trouble was in a great measure due to the lack of confidence on the part of capitalists. The political campaign was very exciting and many speeches were made, both for and against the tariff. The race was a close one and ended in the defeat of the party that had been in power for nearly a quarter of a century. Time will tell whether a tariff is beneficial or not. and it is not to be wondered at that capitalists are cautious about investing their money from the turn affairs have taken. Many railroad projects were abandoned for the time. The Narrow Gauge, built from Albany to St. Joe was widened this year. The campaign was memorable for immense(?) torchlight processions of men in uniform(?). Clubs were raised all over the country by both of the leading parties. The Republican Club enrolled over 300 at Stanberry and I acted as secretary for the same. Though beaten, we are not despondent. +++++++++ Note: I have his Republican Club notes, which include a list of the members.

My maiden name is Forbis. My relations are also from Gentry Co., MO. My great grandfather was David Boyd Forbis, his father was Daniel Boyd Forbis (notice the recurring Boyd) Great grandpa named one of his sons Ora Boyd... Do you have any information about this line?

I am searching for information regarding the family of my ggreat grandfather, THOMAS E. BURGESS b June 1838 in Missouri. He and his family are found from 1870-1910 in Bogle Township censuses. His wife, Nancy J., children, Arlando, Phebe E., Emma Adeline, William W., Cora A., George I.(or E.), Flora, Perry A., Martha A. Any information appreciated. Thanks.

Sept. 1 1884 Monday Commenced my seventeenth term of school. with an attendance of 39. Boarded at my home in town walking out to my school and back each day. Distance 3 1/2 miles. Oct. 17, 1884 Friday Ed came up and spent a few days with us. He took home 25 bushels of potatoes as we had plenty and they had none. Nov. 4, 1884 Tuesday Dismissed school for two days and served as clerk during the election. Cast the first ballott. There were 684 ballotts cast. The Republicans had a plurality of 36 over the Democrats and Prohibitionists and 41 over the Democrats alone in this precinct. The entire Democratic county state ticket and national ticket was elected. We counted tickets till 3-30 the next morning and then adjourned till 8 oclock. Finished about noon. There was a great deal of betting done and of course much excitement attended it. I made no bets as I never favored the habit. The election was very close on the national ticket and resulted in the defeat of Blaine and the election of Cleveland by a small plurality in New York. Dec 23 1884 Tuesday Dismissed school for the remainder of the week. having taught for two days of the present week to make up for the time lost during election week. Spent my vacation at home. Minnie was sick during the month and was confined to her bed during the greater part of the time. We had a servant for nearly 4 weeks. With this exception, the health of the family during the year was excellent. ++++++++++ Note: A book of Gentry Co., MO records states that there was a stillbirth during December 1884. This was the cause of Minnie's confinement.

I'm not the original person you were writing to on the Gentry county, MO Mailing List. I just thought I would try to help. Unfortunately, it didn't pan out. I'm sorry to report that in the 1880 Missouri state wide census survey, there appears to be no combination of William and Nancy Garrison. I can find NO Garrisons in Gentry county, MO at any age or sex. If you can provide some info from the 1870 census, I would be happy to attempt a nation-wide sweep to see if I can find them. Adding ten years - would the children marriage age? From the 1870 census (and please remind me to make my efforts relative to it), Please provide name, birth year and birth state for each of the five people you listed. With that info, I can attempt to see how many matches come up on a computerized search. Regards, Jeff Hix Hunting for an adult Andrew Stevenson near Athens in Gentry County, MO about 1860-1868. Wife Martha Jane. ------- > > Subject: [mogentry] Garrison > Date: 30 Jul 2001 14:46:40 -0600 > From: geney4me@excite.com > To: MOGENTRY-L@rootsweb.com > > What Garrisons are you looking for? > I am looking for > William Garrison > Nancy Garrison (His Wife) > Their Children > William Garrison > Adam Garrison > Nancy Garrison > > I have them on the 1870 census with william as a farmer in howard Township. Please tell me this is the same people > Marge

Jan 5, 1884 Saturday At 5 o'clock in the morning was the coldest that I have ever experienced, the thermometers ranging in the thirties below zero. Fr. Feb 22 1884 Friday Last day of my 16th term of school, finish my fifth term in the Stockton district making 27 months in all. Ed came up and made us a visit of a few days on the following week. March 26, 1884 Wednesday We moved to Stanberry occupying part of Mr. Fisher's house, and renting our place to Samuel Stevenson., I reserved seven acres to put in potatoes. My object was to raise a crop of potatoes and also assist Mr. Fisher while not working for myself. July 4, 1884 Friday We attended the celebration in the grove east of town. There was a large crowd in attendance and the usual programme of races and shooting. Fire-works at night. Aug 21 1884 Thursday Borrowed Bud's horse and rode down to my old home in DeKalb on a visit. Found the "Teacher's Institute" in session at Maysville and was present on Friday and Saturday. Attended a pic-nic in Beatty's grove on Tuesday. Returned home on the following Thursday. Stopped about 4 hours at King City owing to the excessive heat. and also owing to the picnic held there that day. Heard A M. Dockery M. C. make a speech. Saw a number of my old acquaintances. ++++++++++++ Note: Bud was E. F. Lilly, his bro-in-law.

1883 The years of 1882 and 1883 were alike in many respects. The spring seasons were very backward, being cold and very wet, causing late frosts. During February the Ohio River reached the highest point ever known. Immense damage was done by the flood. The summers of both years were very wet and cool. Both seasons the river bottoms of Northwest Missouri were overflowed, the floods of the second season being the highest. The Platte River in particular was very high in June. For two years the crops on the bottoms were failures which following the great drouth of 1881 made the grain supply very light in many localities. West of the Missouri River the crops for two seasons were excellent as the land is light and requires much rain to produce crops. The previous winter was severe, following the usual rule of mild and severe winters in succession. Floods, hurricanes and other disasters seemed uncommonly frequent. Another year like any of the last three would cause much distress in this and adjoining counties. We enjoyed good health, suffered no serious lossess, and felt ourselves favored. I neglected to mention that we spent the 4th of July in Stanberry. During the summer there was much sickness in Stanberry. We raised a good crop of potatoes while many did not raise any. Owing to frosts I concluded to abandon market gardening. and engage in something else. ++++++++++

June 17, 1883 Sunday Owing to the excessive rainfall, the streams were out of their banks and flowing over the adjoining bottoms. Minnie and the children were over at Stanberry and I went over to see the flood. The whole bottom as far as the railroad track was covered with water. Those living in houses on the bottom were compelled to leave them as the water in some cases reached the windows. No lives were lost however. July 13, 1883 Friday Shortly after dinner time a heavy cloud appeared in the northwest and soon the wind began to blow very hard. I had started to town but stopped at Willie Stockton's until the storm was over. He was living at the time on the old Stockton farm. Four of us went to the cave for safety. For an hour the wind went by at a rate never known to any of us before. Minnie and the children were at home in the house, as it was not safe to go out to the cave. The storm was a straight blower and was the heaviest ever known in this vicinity. It commenced in the northwest part of the state and took a southeasterly course, having a track about 25 miles wide and 150 miles long. We were on the south edge of its path. Hundreds of houses were either moved from their foundations or blown to pieces. But one life was known to have been lost. Four of the churches in Stanberry were moved from their foundations. Burlington Junction and Maryville suffered severely. The courthouse in Albany was destroyed. The effects of the storm in the timbered country north of Albany will be seen for many years. Standing crops were leveled to the ground and many farmers had all their buildings, fences and crops ruined. We suffered no loss. Aug 25, 1883 Saturday My brother-in-law, E. F. Lilly, and I took a trip in a spring wagon to Denver, Worth Co. We were prospecting with a view of looking up a location suitable for the hardware business. We spent the night with my old friends, Marion and Nall Brown, and returned the next day. Sept. 10 1883 Monday Commenced my sixteenth term of school, being my fifth term in the Stockton district. During the month previous, the house had been removed from the old site near my house to the southwest corner of Section 1. Oct 20, 1883 Saturday My brother Edward and I took a trip to Denver for the same purpose that E. F. Lilly and I had gone. We staid at Brown's and left for home the next day by way of Albany. Before I had gone by way of Hugginsville. Nov 9, 1883 Friday Edward came up again with a view of buying out a hardware firm in Stanberry but concluded to wait until spring before making a venture in that direction. The La Crosse railroad was to be located in the spring through or near Stanberry, which would _________(?) or miss(?) the town. +++++++++++++

Marilyn, my email is kkirkm@hotmail.com and I'd love to have your information. Thanks! Kay

What Garrisons are you looking for? I am looking for William Garrison Nancy Garrison (His Wife) Their Children William Garrison Adam Garrison Nancy Garrison I have them on the 1870 census with william as a farmer in howard Township. Please tell me this is the same people Marge

I have a lot of information on this Family. If you would like to e-mail me, I would gladly send it to you. Too much to put on here. They were the sons of George and Nancy Ann Smith Weese. Born in Tn, George and his Brothers came to Missouri in the 1830's. George and Nancy's Children were: Abraham, William, Elizabeth, Peter, Barnabus, David,Isacc, George, Polly, Zenus, and Priscilla. Marilyn

Marilyn--Thanks so much for the information! Do you have more information on the Weese family--who were the parents of William and Barnabus, for instance, and where were they born, etc. I really appreciate your checking the census for me. Kay

In the 1850 census, it lists William S. Weese, and wife Eliza Cole, with Children: James C. Rebecca Martha Francis Abigail William M. Later these children are also listed with the family. Josephine Emmaline Mitchel Susan Nancy. Hope this helps. I decend from William's brother Barnabus. Marilyn

Jan 18 1883 Thursday Last day of my fifteenth term of school. My attendance during the term was good. Several visitors were present. Made out my reports and returned the books to the district clerk F. S. Adams. Jan 26 1883 Friday Left my family at Mr. Fishers, and went down on horseback to see my mother and brothers in DeKalb Co. Took dinner at King City and fed my horse at Clarence Brays. Arrived about 7 P. M. The day was cold and misty. Found all well. Feb 1, 1883 Thursday Left DeKalb for my home in Gentry. A cold raw day with an east wind driving the snow against me all the way home. Had to walk about half the distance to keep my hands warm. Took dinner at Brays and got to Stanberry at dark. May 22 1883 Tuesday Another heavy frost doing much damage. Last year there was one on the same day. This caused me to give up my plan of following market gardening, as our land lies too low. For two years my early plants have been destroyed by frost. There is not much inducement to raise early vegetables on land where ice will form as thick as windows glass at thie time of the year. The freeze was general over the Mississippi valley. Only on the highest ridges did plants escape being cut down. In some places, potatoes were so far advanced as to be entirely killed. In most cases they sent out new tops however. ++++++++++++