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    1. Re: [MOHARRIS-L] 1880 Census Harrison Co
    2. Pearl James
    3. Here are obits you wanted. Accidentally Killer, John A. Schreffler Shot Himself whie climbing a fence. John A. Schreffler, a farmer living near Harrison-Grundy county line, was accidentally shot near his home last Saturday morning, Oct. 26. Deceased was an old resident of this section and has relatives in Trenton. Mr. Schreffler was out hunting at the time of the accident, and carried with him a double-barreled shotgun. White he was in the act of climbing a rail fence some distance from the house, the top rail broke, throwing him down with considerable force and striking the hammer in such a manner as to discharge the weapon. A stomach wound was inflicted which resulted fatally about four hours later. Deceased was born in Huron County, Ohio, May 17;, 1840, and when four years of age moved with his parents to Branch County;, Michigan. He was married Oct. 3, 1861, to Miss Malvina A. Potter, to which union were born eight children, six of whom are now living, two having died in infancy. In the spring of 1870 he moved with his family to Missouri, where he resided until the time of his death, being at that time sixty-one years, five months and nine days of age. Mr Schreffler was converted at the age of 22 years. The burial occurred Sunday , in a cemetery near his home. Harrison Cou7nty Times Thurs Jan. 26, 1933 Died at County Home Milvena A. Schreffler widow of John A. Schreffler, died at the county home Sunday morning at the age of 92 yrs. 7 mo,and 19 days. Graveside services were conducted in the Springer Chapel Cemetery Tuesday afternoon under the direction of Frank T. Cramer. Mrs. Schreffler was born June 3, 1840 , the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ambrose Potter. She had been a resident of Mo. 70 years and a member of the county home household for the past year and a half. Hope this helps you. Sorry to be so slow in answering. ---------- > From: Chris Barttels <chrisbarttels@hotmail.com> > To: MOHARRIS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [MOHARRIS-L] 1880 Census Harrison Co > Date: Monday, February 21, 2000 11:08 AM > > Is there any type of index (besides soundex) to the 1880 Census for Harrison > Co? > > Christopher Barttels > Dayton, WA > > http://members.hscis.net/~bremerj/index.html > ______________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

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