This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zMB.2ACI/1289.2 Message Board Post: 1920 census: find more names: 1920 Iron co census, Dent twp, dwelling 169, fam 178 William A SELLERS head, rents, white male age 27, b MO, parents b MO. Myrtle L " wife, 25, b MO parents b MO Wilma D. Dat, age 5-8/12 William L, son age 4- 5/12 Helen, dat age 1- 7/12 all b MO Angie HUITT, Mother in law, white age 48 a widow b MO, parents b MO Bulah H HUITT, sister in law, age 17, single Walter SHY, lodger w male age 38, married b MO parents b MO Howard HUITT, brother in law, age 14, b MO house 170, fam 179, Earl HUITT, head, owns farm, age 27, is a TIE inspector (not timber) Pearl H., wife age 22 Coell, son age 4- 2/12 Harry L, son age 2-10/12 (so not twins..Cowell is 14 in 1930)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zMB.2ACI/1289.1 Message Board Post: Earl Huitt is on the 1930 Iron county federal census: Arcadia twp, Ironton city, house 201, family 211, lines 4-8.. Earl Huitt, head, male age 37, b MO, parents b MO, married at age 20, was an inspector (I think timber,not sure), he was worth 12.00 Hallie age 32 b MO, parents b MO age 15. Cowell, son age 12, in school Harry, son age 12, in school (twins?) Lavender, son age 9, in school Is this your line? Marge

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Huitt Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zMB.2ACI/1289 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on Earl Huitt, B.12 Jan 1893, D.23 Oct. 1974. I know he lived most all of his life in Iron County, and married a Hallie or Callie Harris, B.16 Jun 1896, D.15 Mar 1942. He had at least one son, Joseph Laverne Huitt who married Leona Basden. Any information on this family, his siblings, parents, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

Alanna, If you send me your grandfather's name, I'd be happy to search my records and see if I can find anything on him. I have lots of old newspapers at home. You can send it to me via private e-mail if you wish. Also, my maiden name is Jones. My father and grandfather plus numerous uncles and other Jones relatives worked in the mines around St. Francois County. I would be interested in knowing more about the Jones line to which you're related. Bettye bkwofc@i1.net On Tue, November 7, 2006 12:50 pm, Alanna Scanlon said: > Dear List, > > I was in St Francois Co in 1976. My mother and I had just a few > days to be there. My mother had left there as a child and did not > remember much so to speak. I had not found all the material that > I found after I was there. > > My grandfather had been the highest paid man under the mine > owners. He was the first person to buy a car in the area. He > owned land around Bonne Terre, Flat River, etc. I do not know how > much, but as I understand, he'd buy some place and fix it up and > sell it. He did not have to go down into the mines except to > research the problem that was occuring. He supervised the setting > up of new equipment after he received the paperwork in advance of > the arrivial of the equipment. > > Everywhere my mother and I went, there were all these stories of > the mine owners and nothing about my grandfather. And if there > was nothing about him, there was certainly nothing about the > regular men. > > When my grandfather could no longer go down into the mines, the > owners said Bye, Adios, etc and no pension. Why they did not keep > him for his ability to get water out of the mines and correction > of other things? Yes, I have always had a resentment toward them > for that fact. And then to only see pictures of these guys and > not the employees was to me very sad. > > I think that we were asked to see if we could identify any > pictures in a tiny library in Doe Run. No pictures were > identified before we arrived. We found a picture of Alfred Jones > who was my mother's far older brother. At that time we had no > knowledge of what had happened to him or his children. When I was > a child, I had met him and his second wife. > > Wonder if the book states that the flat cable mine host from the > St Louis World's Fair is in Missoula, MT? Most cables were round, > but this one was flat. Flat ones were used in special cases. > > Wonder if the book contains information about the whistle that my > grandfather had invented. It had been used in one of the mines > and then moved to a factory in Farmington, I believe, and was > still being used. Did not get to see it when I was in the area as > a child. Do not know what happened to it later. > > Alanna > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MOIRON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Please check into the museum for the mines..I think it was in Bonne Terre.. They have a museum..if you ask they have pictures of the miners & know some things about them. Marge -----Original Message----- From: moiron-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:moiron-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Alanna Scanlon Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 12:50 PM To: moiron@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MOIRON] New Book Dear List, I was in St Francois Co in 1976. My mother and I had just a few days to be there. My mother had left there as a child and did not remember much so to speak. I had not found all the material that I found after I was there. My grandfather had been the highest paid man under the mine owners. He was the first person to buy a car in the area. He owned land around Bonne Terre, Flat River, etc. I do not know how much, but as I understand, he'd buy some place and fix it up and sell it. He did not have to go down into the mines except to research the problem that was occuring. He supervised the setting up of new equipment after he received the paperwork in advance of the arrivial of the equipment. Everywhere my mother and I went, there were all these stories of the mine owners and nothing about my grandfather. And if there was nothing about him, there was certainly nothing about the regular men. When my grandfather could no longer go down into the mines, the owners said Bye, Adios, etc and no pension. Why they did not keep him for his ability to get water out of the mines and correction of other things? Yes, I have always had a resentment toward them for that fact. And then to only see pictures of these guys and not the employees was to me very sad. I think that we were asked to see if we could identify any pictures in a tiny library in Doe Run. No pictures were identified before we arrived. We found a picture of Alfred Jones who was my mother's far older brother. At that time we had no knowledge of what had happened to him or his children. When I was a child, I had met him and his second wife. Wonder if the book states that the flat cable mine host from the St Louis World's Fair is in Missoula, MT? Most cables were round, but this one was flat. Flat ones were used in special cases. Wonder if the book contains information about the whistle that my grandfather had invented. It had been used in one of the mines and then moved to a factory in Farmington, I believe, and was still being used. Did not get to see it when I was in the area as a child. Do not know what happened to it later. Alanna ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MOIRON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Kay: I have absolutely no idea why the book is being promoted on the mailing lists. Anyone buying it for genealogical purposes will be disappointed. I'm afraid that I didn't read any of it - just mostly looked at the pictures. Just skimming thru it, I could tell that it would be of no help to me as far as research went. Mining is a big part of the history of this area and if that's what you're interested in, then the book might be just the thing, but other than that, it's just another reference book. When I wrote of family stories, I meant the wonderful tales that people on the lists share with us about their families. I was not referring to the book - that it had family stories in it. I'm sorry if you, or anyone else, misunderstood me. I don't know that a book has ever been done on the miners, themselves. It would be a wonderful treasure of information, if someone would take the time to do all the research and have it printed. Like you, I do believe that all books should start out as paperbacks. The amount of money that we researchers spend a year on subscriptions, genealogy clubs, sending for birth, marriage, death certificates and military records, etc., is mind-boggling. To top it off, we just have to have our own "genealogy library" at home. Having books offered to us in paperback, keeps the cost down, so we can send for more of the other necessaries, we feel that we have to have to continue our search for those elusive ancestors. :) Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: <MehdiFakhar@aol.com> To: <moiron@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 11:49 AM Subject: Re: [MOIRON] New Book > Sue, > > When I asked Mr. McHenry about the book before it was published, I was > told > that there really wasn't anything about the individual miners and the only > names mentioned were those folks who were in administrative type > positions. I had > the impression that he didn't intend for it to be a genealogy type book, > which makes me wonder why it's been advertised on genealogy sites. > > Do you happen to know if these family stories were about the regular > miners, > or if they pertain to the families of the administrative employees in the > company? I doubt my two family surnames of Dosing and Sutherland will be > in this > book, but since B. mentioned an index, I'll contact the library. > > It seems most agree that the cost of this book is overpriced, especially > if > little or nothing is mentioned about the individual miners. However, if > such a > book existed of this size, well referenced for additional research, and > written about individual miners, their lives and their families, it would > be > wonderful to own. I mentioned in an earlier post that if the 400 photo > pages had > been photos of old employment records, -or any legible photocopies of that > nature-, it would no doubt be an extremely popular book. > > I never understood why books are often published in hardback first and > paperback later. To me it would make more sense to invest less and sell > more when > it comes to books of this nature. I tend to only purchase hardback covers > of > books that are special to me and usually keep them on display. I also own > a > paperback copy, which keeps me from wearing out the hardback cover. Since > the > Chat Dumps book has turned out to be more like a "Coffee Table Book" > though, > the hardback cover is a nice touch in this case. > - Kay > > In a message dated 11/7/2006 10:45:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, > wresinger001@charter.net writes: >> >> Marge: >> >> I went to the library, the other day, and looked at the book. As you >> said, >> it might make a nice "Coffee Table Book", but as far as being worth >> anything >> >> to those of us researching our family histories, it's definitely not >> worth >> buying. It would be alot cheaper to go to the library and spend a few >> minutes just browsing through it. As a reference book, it's okay, but I >> don't see where it's worth what's being charged for it. >> I do agree with you that the stories that folks tell of their families, >> are >> very interesting. I do enjoy those, alot. >> >> Sue Resinger > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MOIRON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >

Sue, When I asked Mr. McHenry about the book before it was published, I was told that there really wasn't anything about the individual miners and the only names mentioned were those folks who were in administrative type positions. I had the impression that he didn't intend for it to be a genealogy type book, which makes me wonder why it's been advertised on genealogy sites. Do you happen to know if these family stories were about the regular miners, or if they pertain to the families of the administrative employees in the company? I doubt my two family surnames of Dosing and Sutherland will be in this book, but since B. mentioned an index, I'll contact the library. It seems most agree that the cost of this book is overpriced, especially if little or nothing is mentioned about the individual miners. However, if such a book existed of this size, well referenced for additional research, and written about individual miners, their lives and their families, it would be wonderful to own. I mentioned in an earlier post that if the 400 photo pages had been photos of old employment records, -or any legible photocopies of that nature-, it would no doubt be an extremely popular book. I never understood why books are often published in hardback first and paperback later. To me it would make more sense to invest less and sell more when it comes to books of this nature. I tend to only purchase hardback covers of books that are special to me and usually keep them on display. I also own a paperback copy, which keeps me from wearing out the hardback cover. Since the Chat Dumps book has turned out to be more like a "Coffee Table Book" though, the hardback cover is a nice touch in this case. - Kay In a message dated 11/7/2006 10:45:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, wresinger001@charter.net writes: > > Marge: > > I went to the library, the other day, and looked at the book. As you said, > it might make a nice "Coffee Table Book", but as far as being worth anything > > to those of us researching our family histories, it's definitely not worth > buying. It would be alot cheaper to go to the library and spend a few > minutes just browsing through it. As a reference book, it's okay, but I > don't see where it's worth what's being charged for it. > I do agree with you that the stories that folks tell of their families, are > very interesting. I do enjoy those, alot. > > Sue Resinger

Dear List, I was in St Francois Co in 1976. My mother and I had just a few days to be there. My mother had left there as a child and did not remember much so to speak. I had not found all the material that I found after I was there. My grandfather had been the highest paid man under the mine owners. He was the first person to buy a car in the area. He owned land around Bonne Terre, Flat River, etc. I do not know how much, but as I understand, he'd buy some place and fix it up and sell it. He did not have to go down into the mines except to research the problem that was occuring. He supervised the setting up of new equipment after he received the paperwork in advance of the arrivial of the equipment. Everywhere my mother and I went, there were all these stories of the mine owners and nothing about my grandfather. And if there was nothing about him, there was certainly nothing about the regular men. When my grandfather could no longer go down into the mines, the owners said Bye, Adios, etc and no pension. Why they did not keep him for his ability to get water out of the mines and correction of other things? Yes, I have always had a resentment toward them for that fact. And then to only see pictures of these guys and not the employees was to me very sad. I think that we were asked to see if we could identify any pictures in a tiny library in Doe Run. No pictures were identified before we arrived. We found a picture of Alfred Jones who was my mother's far older brother. At that time we had no knowledge of what had happened to him or his children. When I was a child, I had met him and his second wife. Wonder if the book states that the flat cable mine host from the St Louis World's Fair is in Missoula, MT? Most cables were round, but this one was flat. Flat ones were used in special cases. Wonder if the book contains information about the whistle that my grandfather had invented. It had been used in one of the mines and then moved to a factory in Farmington, I believe, and was still being used. Did not get to see it when I was in the area as a child. Do not know what happened to it later. Alanna

Marge: I went to the library, the other day, and looked at the book. As you said, it might make a nice "Coffee Table Book", but as far as being worth anything to those of us researching our family histories, it's definitely not worth buying. It would be alot cheaper to go to the library and spend a few minutes just browsing through it. As a reference book, it's okay, but I don't see where it's worth what's being charged for it. I do agree with you that the stories that folks tell of their families, are very interesting. I do enjoy those, alot. Sue Resinger ----- Original Message ----- From: "margecam@1and1" <margecam@lmcam1.com> To: <moiron@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 1:35 PM Subject: Re: [MOIRON] New Book >I agree... I have no access to the book... I try to be lienient when it > comes to posts...love those old family stories, some complain..but it's > what > made our families so important...Like James Mehlander Campbell of > Iron/Madison/Shannon county MO...he was at the Battle of Pilot Knob... His > 2nd wife had to carry on after his death abt 1899... And she did her best > to > feed her starving children... Those are the stories that bear repeating. > This book, from your description sounds like a "Coffee Table Book"...one > to > find in a bank, lawyers office, etc... It may have some value as a > teaching > tool, give children an idea of how the mines worked...not sure. > > I allowed a link to it due to it's general information... > > And as a reminder... You can post links to books for sale off Rootsweb, as > long as you don't stand to gain from it..(my inturpetation of the > rules)..but can't list ordering information, other than a link to it. > > Jeanette McClure jfmcclure_1@bellsouth.net has many books on Iron > county, > email her for a list... She has done much work in the area, Campbell, > Henson, Ketcherside are a few of the surnames she has books about. > > Marge Campbell > margecam52@valornet.com > Photos of our family & critters (quilts too) > http://community.webshots.com/user/margecam52 > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MOIRON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >

Thanks B, That is a good idea. Over the years I have seen books touted as super and then after I bought it, I had wasted my money. I now want to see the book first. I just recently bought a so called wonderful book about Ireland where my father came from and a wonderful book about WI where his people had help settle. A total waste of my money. Nothing was there at all. I will donate the books some place. What I am trying to say is that I no longer want to just run out and buy a new book just because it just might have what I need. Now, when I finish my books on dogs, I want all of you to just run out and buy them. Laugh now. I am serious. I spend my time on family history and not on writing my books. One day I may get them done. Alanna "B. Warner" <bkwofc@i1.net> wrote: Alanna, I've seen the book at the library in Park Hills and there's an index in the back. If you call the Park Hills Library, I'm sure they wouldn't mind checking to to see if any of your relatives are listed. B.

Alanna, I've seen the book at the library in Park Hills and there's an index in the back. If you call the Park Hills Library, I'm sure they wouldn't mind checking to to see if any of your relatives are listed. B. On Mon, November 6, 2006 11:06 am, Alanna Scanlon said: > Marge, > > I would not buy that book when I have no idea if my relatives are > in it or not. Sorry. My grandfather was not an owner, but he was > an important employee there. At least one of his sons from his > first marriage was employed there, I think. His daughter from > this marriage married a miner. This guy was Not a nice person. > But his granddaughter is just the nicest person. > > Alanna > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MOIRON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Margie, I don't think you accomplished anything here. When the gateway between the mailing board and the mailing list is open as it is in Iron County, the board messages, immediately upon being posted to the Message Board, whether they're against the rules or not, shoot straight through the gateway to everyone subscribed to the mailing list. Even though you deleted it from the Board, it was too late to prevent it from going out to everyone on the List. Therefore, we all got the full version plus your edited version and they're both now in the List archives. That's one of the things I don't like about the open gateway - the List administrator doesn't have control over what comes through to the List, and even though it's something that doesn't pertain to the List or is against the rules such as this commercial post, it goes into the List archives and there it stays. It also defeats the actions of the Board Administrator in deleting messages. B. On Mon, November 6, 2006 7:58 am, margecam52@msn.com said: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zMB.2ACI/1287 > > Message Board Post: > > Pat, Rootsweb does not allow offers of books for sale. I had to > delete the original note & have posted a revised copy here. Sorry > for the inconvenience, I don't make the rules...just try to follow > them. This looks like something others will want to know about, so > I took out a few words to try to make it comply with the rules > (bending them a bit).

I feel the same way. I asked if this book had any information about individual miners and it didn't. A book like this is more of a library reference book, than a genealogy book. I also have doubts about it's value in any classroom. As far as 400 pages of pictures of chad dumps - there are photos out there everywhere of chad dumps, including in our own photo albums. As time passes, we are losing history of the lives of the miners who made the Old Lead Belt what it is today. I was extremely disappointed to learn that this was a general writeup of the lead mining industry rather than individual historical stories of those who worked the lead mines. What would be interesting to most folks is to read about the daily lives of the miners, since today's families had multiple ancestors who worked in the mines - how wonderful it would be to see 400 pages of old company records, etc. about them! -Kay -----------------> > Marge, > > I would not buy that book when I have no idea if my relatives are in it or > not. Sorry. My grandfather was not an owner, but he was an important > employee there. At least one of his sons from his first marriage was employed > there, I think. His daughter from this marriage married a miner. This guy was > Not a nice person. But his granddaughter is just the nicest person. > > Alanna >

I agree... I have no access to the book... I try to be lienient when it comes to posts...love those old family stories, some complain..but it's what made our families so important...Like James Mehlander Campbell of Iron/Madison/Shannon county MO...he was at the Battle of Pilot Knob... His 2nd wife had to carry on after his death abt 1899... And she did her best to feed her starving children... Those are the stories that bear repeating. This book, from your description sounds like a "Coffee Table Book"...one to find in a bank, lawyers office, etc... It may have some value as a teaching tool, give children an idea of how the mines worked...not sure. I allowed a link to it due to it's general information... And as a reminder... You can post links to books for sale off Rootsweb, as long as you don't stand to gain from it..(my inturpetation of the rules)..but can't list ordering information, other than a link to it. Jeanette McClure jfmcclure_1@bellsouth.net has many books on Iron county, email her for a list... She has done much work in the area, Campbell, Henson, Ketcherside are a few of the surnames she has books about. Marge Campbell margecam52@valornet.com Photos of our family & critters (quilts too) http://community.webshots.com/user/margecam52

Marge, I would not buy that book when I have no idea if my relatives are in it or not. Sorry. My grandfather was not an owner, but he was an important employee there. At least one of his sons from his first marriage was employed there, I think. His daughter from this marriage married a miner. This guy was Not a nice person. But his granddaughter is just the nicest person. Alanna

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zMB.2ACI/1286.1.1 Message Board Post: True, but much of the surounding counties had men working the lead belt mines, so I have opted to revise and allow the post. Folks, if you have something for sale, it can't be posted here...you can post links to more information, such as the one to the news article giving all info, etc... The lead mines were a major employer in their day. When in MO last, we visited the Lead mines & museums... You may be able to find old photos of your ancestors at these places... I did... Marge

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zMB.2ACI/1287 Message Board Post: Pat, Rootsweb does not allow offers of books for sale. I had to delete the original note & have posted a revised copy here. Sorry for the inconvenience, I don't make the rules...just try to follow them. This looks like something others will want to know about, so I took out a few words to try to make it comply with the rules (bending them a bit). Friends, with the holiday almost upon us, just a reminder that Jeanette McClure has many books available also..you can contact her by doing a search of this list. Thanks for your understanding... Marge There is a newly published book out on the Old Lead Belt mines, in the Iron county/St Francois county areas.. To get more information contact: Patricia M. Bogusz On behalf of Robert E. McHenry 517-467-6583 Below is the edited information. We are pleased to announce the release of a new book on the mining industry in the Old Lead Belt – specifically focused on the Chat Dumps of St. Francois County. Details are available below. This book is 416 pages and is a testimony to the men who mined in Missouri. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- McHenry releases new book on local chat dumps Copies available at Park Hills Library By TERESA RESSEL\Daily Journal Staff Writer Use the link to go to the full press release. Updated Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 - 11:19:33 am CST http://www.dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2006/11/02/community/news3.txt ©2000-2006 Daily Journal

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zMB.2ACI/1286.1 Message Board Post: Iron Mountain is not in Iron County - it's in St. Francois County.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zMB.2ACI/1286 Message Board Post: We are pleased to announce the release of a new book on the mining industry in the Old Lead Belt – specifically focused on the Chat Dumps of St. Francois County. Details are available below or you may purchase your copy today by using the attached PDF order form. This book is 416 pages and is a testimony to the men who mined in Missouri. This is a great opportunity – purchase your copy today while supplies last. What a great Christmas gift idea. Thank you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Close Window McHenry releases new book on local chat dumps Copies available at Park Hills Library By TERESA RESSEL\Daily Journal Staff Writer Submitted photo Rosemary Richardson presented a plaque of appreciation from Bob McHenry to J.R. Pettus for his help in compiling the book, “Chat Dumps of the Missouri Lead Belt.” Pictured are Davalee Bohnenkamp, Paul Gerdemann, Pettus, Harold Hahn, Richardson, Mildred Lee and Randall Flanery, all who helped with the book. After 15 months of research and production, the book, “Chat Dumps of the Missouri Lead Belt” has been released. Bob McHenry, who worked with several others to put the book together, said the book has been dedicated to “the men of the mines.” He said initial distribution was made to Mineral Area College which will spearhead the distribution of books to selected classrooms in the county, as well as school libraries. Books have also been donated to several area nursing homes. Copies of the 416-page book are now available and can be purchased for $60 at the Park Hills Library (573) 431-4842 or Rosener's Motel or by sending a check with an additional $5 for each book for shipping to Bob McHenry, PO Box 133, Adrian, Michigan, 49221. For more information, call (517) 266-2458. “As time passes, we are losing history of these spectacular mining icons that the Old Lead Belt was so widely recognized for,” McHenry said. “We felt it was time to assemble as many photographs, personal memories, and industry information and put them in a single volume. “The community responded overwhelmingly to our request for the material that was used in the book to help preserve the legacy of these unique landmarks.” The book has more than 400 pages of photos, personal accounts, and stories that tell nearly 100 years of history from 1874 to 1972. “The book is intended not only as a collection of stories and events, but also as a testimony to the hard work and vision of the men who worked in the mines and the men who piloted the local lead industry into a global market,” he said. Jeffrey Zelms, former president and CEO of the Doe Run Company, provided introductory comments, highlighting the pursuit of lead and its impact on daily living, which ultimately resulted in St. Francois County becoming the “Lead Capital of the World.” “Our children and their children now have a record of a critical part of the building of what today we too often take for granted,” Zelms said. Highlights of the book are the birth of the chat dump; early lead mining history; growth of the industry, mergers and acquisition; mining industry impact on county development; mining timeline; and personal memories from more than 60 people. The book also provides spaces for recording your own personal information that you can pass on to family members. Numerous individuals contributed to the book including Dave Darnell, Jackie and Betty Iahn, Faye and Charles Sitzes, Harold Hahn, Harold Meyers, E. Paul Black, J.R. Pettus, Randall Flanery, Paul Gerdeman, and Dave and Martha Jackson and the Doe Run Company. Updated Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 - 11:19:33 am CST http://www.dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2006/11/02/community/news3.txt ©2000-2006 Daily Journal Patricia M. Bogusz On behalf of Robert E. McHenry 517-467-6583 We are pleased to announce the release of a new book on the mining industry in the Old Lead Belt – specifically focused on the Chat Dumps of St. Francois County. Details are available below or you may purchase your copy today by using the attached PDF order form. This book is 416 pages and is a testimony to the men who mined in Missouri. This is a great opportunity – purchase your copy today while supplies last. What a great Christmas gift idea. Thank you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Close Window McHenry releases new book on local chat dumps Copies available at Park Hills Library By TERESA RESSEL\Daily Journal Staff Writer Submitted photo Rosemary Richardson presented a plaque of appreciation from Bob McHenry to J.R. Pettus for his help in compiling the book, “Chat Dumps of the Missouri Lead Belt.” Pictured are Davalee Bohnenkamp, Paul Gerdemann, Pettus, Harold Hahn, Richardson, Mildred Lee and Randall Flanery, all who helped with the book. After 15 months of research and production, the book, “Chat Dumps of the Missouri Lead Belt” has been released. Bob McHenry, who worked with several others to put the book together, said the book has been dedicated to “the men of the mines.” He said initial distribution was made to Mineral Area College which will spearhead the distribution of books to selected classrooms in the county, as well as school libraries. Books have also been donated to several area nursing homes. Copies of the 416-page book are now available and can be purchased for $60 at the Park Hills Library (573) 431-4842 or Rosener's Motel or by sending a check with an additional $5 for each book for shipping to Bob McHenry, PO Box 133, Adrian, Michigan, 49221. For more information, call (517) 266-2458. “As time passes, we are losing history of these spectacular mining icons that the Old Lead Belt was so widely recognized for,” McHenry said. “We felt it was time to assemble as many photographs, personal memories, and industry information and put them in a single volume. “The community responded overwhelmingly to our request for the material that was used in the book to help preserve the legacy of these unique landmarks.” The book has more than 400 pages of photos, personal accounts, and stories that tell nearly 100 years of history from 1874 to 1972. “The book is intended not only as a collection of stories and events, but also as a testimony to the hard work and vision of the men who worked in the mines and the men who piloted the local lead industry into a global market,” he said. Jeffrey Zelms, former president and CEO of the Doe Run Company, provided introductory comments, highlighting the pursuit of lead and its impact on daily living, which ultimately resulted in St. Francois County becoming the “Lead Capital of the World.” “Our children and their children now have a record of a critical part of the building of what today we too often take for granted,” Zelms said. Highlights of the book are the birth of the chat dump; early lead mining history; growth of the industry, mergers and acquisition; mining industry impact on county development; mining timeline; and personal memories from more than 60 people. The book also provides spaces for recording your own personal information that you can pass on to family members. Numerous individuals contributed to the book including Dave Darnell, Jackie and Betty Iahn, Faye and Charles Sitzes, Harold Hahn, Harold Meyers, E. Paul Black, J.R. Pettus, Randall Flanery, Paul Gerdeman, and Dave and Martha Jackson and the Doe Run Company. Updated Thursday, Nov 02, 2006 - 11:19:33 am CST http://www.dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2006/11/02/community/news3.txt ©2000-2006 Daily Journal Patricia M. Bogusz On behalf of Robert E. McHenry 517-467-6583

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zMB.2ACI/1285.1.1.1 Message Board Post: most libraries & museums that have the old yearbooks will let you take a digital picture of the photos they have. It's worth a try.... I have two yearbooks from Arcadia schools... lots of hubbys family in them...1953 & 1956