June 8, 1879 Sunday Minnie and I went over to Bud Lilly's the evening before and staid all night; his wife being her only sister. Took another walk over the railroad grade and went to church with Bud and his wife. Wils Stockton and wife came back with us and took dinner at Mr. Fisher's. On Monday, Will Fisher took me in a wagon to the county line as it was quite muddy owing to the rain the night before. Found Mr. Beatty waiting for me at Clarence's. Arrived at home shortly after noon. July 1, 1879 Tuesday Last day of eleventh term of school, and also the last day of school ever taught in the old school house at Willow Brook. Walked to town and drew my money after closing school. July 2, 1879 Wednesday Walked from home to Mr. Fisher's going by way of Winslow and King City. Carried a valise from home and stopped at Clarence Bray's and got another that I had left there. Saw the hands laying track on the Narrow Gauge. Made the whole trip of thirty three miles on foot carrying eight pounds in a valise all of the way and as much more from King City. Mother's fiftieth birthday. July 4, 1879 Friday Spent the Fourth with Minnie at the grove west of the Stanberry depot site. The day proved to be quite lively as the country was excited over the railroad. On the day before, I was present at Minnie's school which closed then. +++++++++++++ "mother" was Anna K. Ballou, b 1829 Darmstadt, GE Will Fisher (Willis E. Fisher), Minnie's bro, was b 1857 Fairfield Co., OH. I would be interested in knowing if any of you have families moving from this area of OH. The Fishers moved in 1865.

May 3, 1879 Saturday Left home, after dismissing school on the evening before, on my first trip north. Rode on horseback and arrived shortly after midnight. Made an application for the Carr school going down and back on horseback. Minnie and I took a walk over the railroad grade on Sunday. Left for home after dinner. May 11, 1879 Sunday Minnie and I attended the Island Branch Church, Baptist, being the first time since our marriage. I had left as usual on Friday after dismissing my school and rode as far as Clarence Bray's near King City where I staid all night. The next morning, I called on Stevens at his boarding place, and stopped at Mr. Wm. Sibalds where I drew up a contract to teach the Karr school for the coming winter term for six months at $40.00 per month. Passed through Island City or properly speaking, stopped there on my way to Mr. Fisher's. Minnie and I took a walk in the afternoon to the railroad grade where the hands were at work. On Monday, I went with Minnie to her school and spent an hour there before leaving for my own. Arrived at home about dark. June 7, 1879 Saturday As Mr. Beatty and wife were going to visit their son-in-law, Clarence Bray, I accepted their offer to take me that far on my way to see Minnie. Took dinner at Clarence's and started to make the rest of the trip on foot but was overtaken by Mat Van Deveer(?) and rode six miles with him. +++++++++++++ Lori

Some in family say he had two brothers, one named Frank and a sister called Bonda/Vonda Pearl who died young. They say his father may have been a sheriff KIA and that an Abshire/scher/shier family who had a grocery store took them in. Grandpa Abshire comes to live in CA from MO, Trying to John's find parents and siblings

Some in family say he had two brothers, one named Frank and a sister called Bonda/Vonda Pearl who died young. They say his father may have been a sheriff KIA and that an Abshire/scher/shier family who had a grocery store took them in. Grandpa Abshire comes to live in CA from MO, Trying to John's find parents and siblings

Our wedding day proved to be very fine. We spent the forenoon together and were married about 3 P. M. by Elder Israel Christie of the Baptist Church as he was Minnie's pastor. Only members of Mr. Fisher's family were present. As Minnie and I both had secured schools, we chose Saturday as our wedding day so as not to interfere with our school duties. We had been engaged just fourteen months. and were married on the very spot where that engagement had been made. Our marriage was not suspected at the time, as I was supposed to be in DeKalb having made the trip to Mr. Fisher's in the night. The next day I returned home and on Monday morning was at my school room as usual. as was Minnie. We had agreed to regard our marriage simply as a matter of business and acted accordingly. Knowing from observation that matrimony brings many expenses, we had determined not to make them heavier by a wedding trip. Our friends, with two or three exceptions, were first informed of our marriage through the newspapers; and even then but few would credit the news, by reason of our being apart for three weeks following the date given. I was twenty-seven on the 23rd of March, while Minnie eighteenth birthday was on the 26th of January previous. I had no definite plans made for the future but decided to follow whatever our judgement pro____ted. Neither of us received or expected any assistance from others and with a determination to "paddle our own canoe" started out on the ocean of life on which we trust it will not be ours to wreck. +++++++++++++

I was in shock to see MY name on this web site. I guess none of us are the one and only. I am from Columbus Ohio originally and my Fathers family was from Southern Ohio. His father was Carl and his Grandfather was George Newman. Did you have or does OH have family members that were captives.

Donna Reneau i would like to exchange info on the malsons from gentry missouri please contact me at sandym@iowatelecom.net thank you

Donna Reneau,

Jan 1, 1879 Wednesday Snowed nearly all forenoon. Taught school having dismissed the week before. A memorable day in the nation's history owing to the resumption of specie payments. March 7, 1879 Friday Last day of tenth term of school. A large crowd were present. Took super at Mr. Allen's with Minnie. March 13, 1879 Thursday Left Mr. Fisher's for home traveling on foot. James Williamson overtook me three miles southeast of King City and I rode nearly home with him in his wagon. I had made a trip up to Conception before starting for home to see the work on the railroad. Found Will Brown on a visit on arriving at home. March 23, 1879 Sunday My twenty-seventh birthday. I left home the day before to visit Minnie, taking dinner with Clarence Bray near King City. Made the trip on horseback getting in by 5 o clock. Spent the day with Minnie at home and discussed the propriety of getting married soon. Left for home the next day and made the trip without stopping for dinner. April 7, 1879 Monday Commenced my eleventh term of school with an attendance of sixteen. I had secured our home school at Willow Brook for three months at $30.00 per month. I boarded at home during the summer. April 11, 1879 Friday Minnie having sent me notice that she would be ready for our marriage on the 12th, I dismissed school early in the afternoon and rode up to meet the appointment. Arrived by 11. P. M. +++++++++++++

I have Lykins in my line as well as Malson and would love to share information. Please contact me at ourkin@att.net - Gina Malson Larson

I have quite a bit of information from you. My father is a grandnephew to Dale. I would like to share information. Please respond to ourkin@att.net

July 4, 1878 Thursday Edward and I spent the day at the celebration in the grove southeast of Maysville. Enjoyed myself as well as might be expected under the circumstances. August 7, 1878 Wednesday Will Brown came down on horseback to give me a visit. He staid with us till the 19th. During his visit we enjoyed our selves first rate calling on our friends many of whom Will had known on previous visits. Having been kept busy all summer, I was prepared to take a season of recreation. October 12, 1878 Saturday Ellsworth Eldredge took me up to my school in a spring wagon. Stopped at King City and also at Island City. Arrived at Mr. Fisher's about 4 oclock. Ellsworth went back the next day and Minnie and I went to church. October 14, 1878 Monday Commenced my tenth term of school with an attendance of eighteen. Secured board at Mr. Fisher's at $10.00 a month. 1878 The year 1878 brought good crops, with the exception of oats, to the farmers of North West Missouri. The winter was one of the mildest and the spring very early. After closing my school, I went down home and secured in all twenty five cows to sell milk to the Clover Hill Cheese Factory. Though my health was improved very much, the venture did not prove a success as it did no more than pay expenses; owing to the hard times and the bad management shown in disposing of the cheese. By fall I was thoroughly convinced that I was losing money in cattle and so sold out to Edward what I had left for $700.00 on time bearing 10% interest from date. I still thought of making teaching my permanent business but intended to prepare myself for teaching in graded schools. I had also some thoughts of settling down in the near future and be single no more. The summer was very warm and no great quantity of rain fell but there was no drouth. There were showers all through the season., Financially, affairs were in a bad condition. Farmers sold their hogs on foot for $1 75/100 per cut(?) (looks likt ewt.) Everything was bought and sold at very low figures. This was the last year of suspension of specie payments and many who had managed to keep their credit so far were now driven into bankruptcy. Finance was almost the only issue in politics and it was discussed on all sides. Silver was remonetized, owing to the strong popular feeling in that way. I took part in several discussions at neighboring school houses and gained much useful information in so doing. The causes of the hard times were investigated and those supposed to have been instrumental in bringing about this state of affairs were severely censured. As my funds were out at interest and my salary good, I did not suffer at all, but rather was benefitted by buying necessaries at the lowest figures. Winter set in early and was severe. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Note: Can anyone explain "suspension of specie payments"? I have a vague recollection of studying this in school, but I don't remember enough. I don't understand what he means. Lori

March 13, 1878 Wednesday Edward and I took a trip north to buy a few cows. Stopped at Mr. Fisher's and staid all night. Rode as far north as Oxford the next day but not finding any to suit us we came back without making any purchases. Staid all night with Wils (P. W. Stockton) (my old boarding place) and went home the next day. May 2, 1878 Thursday Hired a horse from Alvin Lee and went north. Met C. H. Stevens at King City and spent the night at his home. Visited his school the next forenoon near King City. Went to Island City where Minnie was teaching. Visited her school and took supper at her boarding place, Miss Richard's and went up to Wil's to stay all night. On Saturday, I looked around for a school without success and staid all night at Mr. Fisher's. Went home the next day going with Minnie as far as Island City. June 20, 1878 Thursday Hired a livery nag and struck out north again. Passed through Fairport and spent the night with the Hartwell boys settling our business. Left the next morning, passing through Berlin and by Gentryville taking dinner at Greenwell Ford. Continued my journey and staid all night at Fisher's. On Saturday I secured my old school for five months at $42.50 per month. Spent the afternoon at Fisher's with Minnie and the night at Wil's. Attended S.S. at Island Branch Church and also at Island City. Left Wil's on Monday for home calling on on Minnie at Island City and on Stevens at his school. Left my horse at Maysville. ++++++++++++++ Note: Minnie Fisher, b 1861 Fairfield Co., OH, was 17. This was likely her first school.

Jan 1, 1878 Tuesday Spent the day at Mr. Fisher's. Miss Susie Cogdill was a guest also and Mr. E. F. Lilley and wife. March 1, 1878 Friday Last day of ninth term of school. Several of my patrons visited my school during the afternoon. Everything passed off pleasantly. Rode over to Albany the next day for my money passing by Grand River as by way of Greenwell crossing. March 3, 1878 Sunday Struck out on a mule to visit some of my old friends. Took dinner at Mr. Fisher's and spent the night at Mr. Pugh's. On Monday I spent the forenoon at Mrs. Wetherman's and after dinner I left for Isadora going by way of Sweet Home. Arrived at Brown's by sundown. Will and I called on Mr. Kings in the evening. Tuesday forenoon we visited the school in town taught by Mr. Leech. After dinner, we rode up in Iowa to Mr. Hickenlooper's and then to Mr. Seismiller's where we staid all night. On Wednesday morning we called on Drake's and Eaton's and visited my old school taught by my old pupil, Miss Lizzie Judy. Left after recess and went down to Mormontown and took dinner at Mr. Golden's. Visited the town school, taught by Mr. Campbell, in the afternoon. Here will and I parted, he going to Isadora while I went back to Mr. Judy's where I staid all night. Thursday morning, I rode northeast visiting the school of Miss Laura Eaton, another old pupil. Took dinner with her landlady, Mrs. Hoover and rode back to Isadora where I rejoined Will. Rode back to Island Branch the next day by way of Oxford. Ed took me home the next Monday. ++++++++++++ Note: The wife of E. F. Lilley (Ennis F.) was Laura Ellen Fisher, b 1850 Fairfield Co., OH. The Fishers moved to Gentry Co. in 1865.

Am sorry, but nothing in your message strikes a chord of recognition for me at this time. Good luck and much success in your search for family! TTYL Craig "Always looking for Cousins!"

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July 11, 1877 Wednesday After securing a boarding place at Mr. Wils Stockton's, Hadley and I went to Albany passing through Mt. Pleasant where we took dinner. Secured a certificate without an examination, though I was willing to stand it. We staid in Albany all night but parted the next morning; Hadley going north and I going home by way of Gentryville, Berlin and Ogle Grove. Sept. 1, 1877 Saturday Edward took me up to my school at Island Branch by way of King City. Arrived at my boarding place by sundown. Sept. 3, 1877 Monday Commenced my ninth term of school with an attendance of twenty-one. Secured boarding for $10.00 per month. Sept. 15, 1877 Saturday Made a trip to Maryville riding up to Pugh's the evening before after school. Arrived in town by noon and after attending to my business, I rode out to see my old friend, J. W. Ware. Spent a very pleasant evening with him and left next morning for my school. Nov. 24, 1877 Saturday Having finished the first half of my term, I dismissed for two weeks to allow my school boys a chance to gather corn. Edward having come up for me the evening before we started early for Albany going through Mt. Pleasant. After drawing my money at Albany, we struck south for Maysville. Stopped at Greenwell Ford and took dinner with Will Brown. Were late getting home. Edward took me back after vacation which I spent visiting schools. +++++++++

April 16, 1877 Monday Walked over to my old school house at Ogle Grove and drew up a contract for a three month's school at $35.00 per month before school time. Had 33 pupils in attendance. Secured boarding while at my school at Mr. E. B. Ogle's. My eighth term of school. July 4, 1877 Wednesday Edward and I spent the Fourth at Maysville. The celebration was held in the grove east of town. Did no engage the company of any lady friend for the occasion. Enjoyed my self very well. July 6, 1877 Friday Last day of eighth term of school. Made out my report and went over to Mr. I. V. Moore's and drew my money. July 9, 1877 Monday Left home, going northwest in search of a school. Stopped at Mr. Ogles, where I had boarded but did not apply for my old school. Struck out west and then north stopping at Mr. Stephen's, father of my friend C. H. Stephens, where I found my friend and Clarence Bray. Staid all night. July 10, 1877 Tuesday Hadley Stephens and I rode north to look for a school for me. Took dinner at Mr. John Boner's. Applied for the school in the district which I had passed through the summer before on my way home from Iowa. Drew up contract for 6 months at $40.00 per month. We attended a singing in the evening at Mr. Wm. Stansbury's where I saw Miss Minnie Fisher, my future wife for the first time. Of course, neither of us was aware of the fact at the time as we did not fancy each other at the time. Spent the night at M. D. Allen's. +++++++++++++ I believe the transcription from the original small notebooks into the journal I now have was begun in 1884. It becomes current about halfway through. Lori

Jan 1, 1877 Monday The new year found me at Mr. Samuel Bray's where with some young folks and I sat up till midnight. Taught school. Feb 9, 1877 Friday Last day of seventh term of school. Several of my patrons were present including all of the directors. Feb 12, 1877 Monday Left home after dinner and started for Gallatin on horseback to attend Circuit Court. My object in going was to attend the trial of Christopher Groomer, who was charged with the murder of my brother George. He had been arrested some time before and had been confined in the St. Joseph jail. and through a change of venue was tried in Daviess Co. I staid all night with E. Y. Wilder, seven miles west of Gallatin. where I arrived at 8. A. M. next day. Feb 16, 1877 The trial came off in the forenoon having been postponed till then. Groomer was acquitted through lack of evidence, but he was considered guilty by many. I had a talk with him through the grated door of the jail; and though I felt satisfied he ws the murderer of my brother, I could not help feeling pity for him in his miserable situation. He was tried for murder in the first degree and though acquitted, I felt satisfied after knowing how keenly he felt his situation. He acknowledged to me that sometimes a man would commit a deed without reflection that would blast his after life. Left for home, stopping to call on my friends, Mr. and Mrs. Harmon, at Alta Vista on the way.