Marriage Book 2 page 148 has this: (as well as I can read it) I Louis Rolins a justice of the Peace within and for this county of Howard do hereby certify that I solemnised Rites of matrimony on the 2nd day of December last (1840) between Charles Nordmeyer and Elizabeth Fickerh. Also in Chariton County on this 3rd day of December Mr Samuel Steimets to Louisa Colman of Chariton County. Given under my hand this 1st day of February 1840. Bride Index gives name as Elizabeth Fickerh Carolyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Penolope Giacoletti" <azaeox3@cybermesa.com> To: <MOHOWARD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 8:17 AM Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] Need help reading a last name > If you are reading the Howard Co. marriage book for 1838-40 and come across the recording of Charles NORDMEYER to Elizabeth.....it looks likeFrickers(need HELP reading this last name). This couple were married in Charlton Co. but recorded by a traveling JP in Howard Co. > > When Elizabeth(my gggrandmother)died in 1848, Charles married her sister, Magdalene/Magdalona > > Would there be death certificates for this family,Elizabeth in 1848, Magdaliona in 1887 and Charles J. in 1902? All are buried in Washington Cemetery,Glasgow,Howard Co.,MO. > > This family arrived in the area in 1838 and it seems that their farm/school is on the line between Charlton/Howard Co. > > Any information would be helpful. > Penny Giacoletti > NM > > Searching: Nordmeyer, Stevens, Medley in MO >