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

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