Portell and DeGonia My great grandparents were Zeno/Zamon Henry Portell and Mary Cornelia Trokey married 1871 in Washington Co., MO. Their children were: Mary Louise Augustus Zeno Victoria Alvina Nellie Joseph Walter Portell b 1885 d 1954, married Pauline M. DeGonia 23 Nov 1910 Anna Frances Gertrude, my grandmother Lorene Leona I am trying to get information on Joe and Pauline DeGonia Portell. I know they lived in Herky. Pauline was b 1893 d 1976. Sharon Arnold, Jefferson Co., MO.

I'm researching the BURGESS family who settled the Sulphur Springs area about 1815-1830. Mother was Nancy (Patterson) Burgess; sons Sanders, James, Thomas, Edward. The sons are all buried in Jefferson Co. My problem is the Mother and the two daughters, Betsy (probably Elizabeth) who may have married a Nash, and Bethany who may have married a McMean. I can't find marriage/burial info for the daughters, or burial location for Mother. HELP! Mariann Burgess

Researching pioneer Jefferson county families: HELTERBRAND/HILDERBRAND, MEDLEY, HARNESSS, FORREST/FORRESTER, COLEMAN, and the most illusive family of Absalom RICHARDSON. -----Original Message----- From: jeffcomohelp@leafseeker.com To: mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, 26 Dec 2006 7:26 PM Subject: [MOJEFFER] Surname Roll Call Happy Holidays Everyone, It's that time again for a roll call. If you'd like to share a summary "Roll Call" of Surnames of the families, areas, and time periods you are researching or road blocks you've encountered, members would be happy to share with you too. Please note "Roll Call" in your subject line. Hope you find a cousin connection & Have a Happy New Year! :) --------------------------------------------------- LaDonna List Admin. MOJeffer-admin@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MOJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.

DeGonia, Politte, Nephew, Wilson, Portell, Sewald, John DeGonia married Virginia "Genny" Politte, I believe 31 Jan 1856 in Old Mines, Mo. (Virginia b 1836 d1929, but I have seen different dates) Their daughter, Mary Lucille DeGonia b 1859 d 1910 married William Ernest Nephew. I have Mary "Lucy's" siblings listed as: Tricia/Teresa who married Fred Wilson Thomas J. Theophile.Tofield married Stacia Portell Jack Sole/Sovis/Sofies/Soberius whom I was told was killed in a railroad accident. Katey/Narcissus William Charlie Ernest "Willie" and Mary "Lucy" had a son named, John who married Estella Pickett. John was b 1891 and they lived in DeSoto at the top of the hill at Hwy 110 before the new highway and 67 was built. I used to go there when I was little girl with my parents. Tresia and Fred had a son, Tommy that I met years ago. Tommy's first wife's name was Nora Sewald Thanx for any help in advance, Sharon (Hartzell) Smith

I am researching Delaney, Blackwell, Pinson, Pullen, Byrd and many others in Jefferson County. Sharon Ft. Worth, TX

Names I'm searching are Poggemoeller/Miller, Swyers, Boyer, Beckham,Veith, Vandergriff, Hawthorne, Abney, McNeely, Charleville, Lange/Long

Hi, I am researching the following surnames: PORTELL, CHAMP, POLITTE, BOYER, COURTAWAY/COURTOUIS/COURTOIS, COLEMAN, GOURNEAU/GOVERO, ROUSSIN, LaCHANCE, PEPIN, LALAUMONDIERE/LALUMONDIERE, ARCHAMBEAU, OLIVIER, CHABOT, ROBINET, RULO, OLIVE, BEGUETTE, TESSIER, MARLER, HOUSE, DEGONIA, DEGAGNES, MICHAUD, MARCHAND, PAGE/PAGET, TREMBLEY, JOBIDON, PAUZE, FOUNTAIN, PERTHIUS, ACCIA, BOISMENU, BIENBENUE Most of them are in Jefferson County. Thank you, Janet Thank you, Janet mbolive@bellsouth.net RESEARCH: PORTELL,CHAMP, POLITTE, BOYER, COURTAWAY/COURTOUIS/COURTOIS, COLEMAN, GOURNEAU/GOVERO, ROUSSIN, LaCHANCE, PEPIN, LALAUMONDIERE/LALUMONDIERE, ARCHAMBEAU, OLIVIER, CHABOT, ROBINET, RULO, OLIVE, BEGUETTE, TESSIER, MARLER, HOUSE, DEGONIA, DEGAGNES, MICHAUD, MARCHAND, PAGE, PAGET, TREMBLEY, JOBIDON, PAUZE, FOUNTAIN, PERTHIUS, ACCIA, BOISMENU, BIENBENUE

The Daily Journal, St. Francois Co., MO, Tuesday, December 26, 2006 John Beasley FESTUS - John H. Beasley Jr. of Festus, originally of Elvins, was born April 12, 1926, in Minnith, Missouri. He passed away Saturday, December 23 at the Festus Manor Nursing Center being 80 years of age. Son of the late John H. Beasley Sr. and Emma Louella (Bailey) Beasley. His wife June (Feltz) Beasley preceded him in death in 1999. Surviving are one son, Jimmy Beasley and Janet Walters of Park Hills; five daughters: Bonnie, Mrs. Michael Johnson of Arkansas, Carol, Mrs. Hoyt Couch of Tennessee, Brenda, Mrs. David Dettmer of Terre Du Lac, Beverly, Mrs. Richard Watkins of Fredericktown, Judy, Mrs. Robert McIntyre of Park Hills; five grandchildren that loved him dearly, Troy Dettmer, Rhonda Johnson, Billie Jo Beasley, Carl Couch and Donna McQuary; five great-grandchildren that loved him dearly, Allen, Larry, Skyler, Brayden and Aristotle. Also included are the staff at the Festus Manor; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. One sister, Lavern Gerringer of Texas. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Billie Jo Strickland, a son-in-law, Terry Ray Strickland Sr., two grandsons, Terry Ray Strickland Jr., and William Dale Strickland; four brothers: Louis, Harold, Joseph and William and six sisters: Louella, Francis, Theresa, Betty, Juanita, and Joesphine. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Caldwell Funeral Home in Park Hills. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Elvins First Baptist Church with Rev. Douglas Clinton officiating, assisted by Chaplain Danny Loesch. Interment at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Leadington.

BEHRENS, EVERS, KAMPER/KEMPER, SAUCIER Fred (1881-1963) & Agnes (11/4/1884-10/23/1989) Evers lived on a small farm near Hillsboro. Agnes died just shy of her 105th birthday on 10/23/1989. They are buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in DeSoto. Agnes was the sister of my Grandmother, Katherine Behrens (nee Kamper/Kemper)(1883-1958), and Gertrude Saucier (8/6/1885-11/13/1918). Looking for info on parentage of Agnes, Gertrude and Katherine. Katherine was adopted and we don't know whether Kamper/Kemper was her adoptive or original name. Likewise, we do not know Agnes' maiden name. Gertrude died at age 33 as a victim of the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic. She is listed as the daughter of Etienne & Sarah (Sally) Saucier of Portage de Sioux, St Charles Co, MO. All info gratefully appreciated. Thanks, Art Behrens Olivette, MO

Also I don't find him in the cemetery or the funeral home transcriptions for Jefferson County. -----Original Message----- From: mojeffer-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:mojeffer-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Becci2000@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 5:11 PM To: MOJEFFER@rootsweb.com Subject: [MOJEFFER] Festus cemetery? Hello. I just got a 1916 death certificate for my great-grandfather Mathew Erickson. He died in Crystal City. The place of burial is listed as Festus, and the undertaker was C T Byrd. Is this an active cemetery? Are there records available for this cemetery or undertaker? Thanks. Becci Powers ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MOJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I looked at the death certificate online and it doesn't list a cemetery. -----Original Message----- From: mojeffer-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:mojeffer-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Becci2000@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 5:11 PM To: MOJEFFER@rootsweb.com Subject: [MOJEFFER] Festus cemetery? Hello. I just got a 1916 death certificate for my great-grandfather Mathew Erickson. He died in Crystal City. The place of burial is listed as Festus, and the undertaker was C T Byrd. Is this an active cemetery? Are there records available for this cemetery or undertaker? Thanks. Becci Powers ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MOJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

January meeting: Date: Saturday, 13 January 2007 Meeting Time: 10:00 a.m. Presentation: 10:30 a.m. Topic: Social Security Sleuthing Speaker: Pamela Boyer Porter, CG, CGL Open House Sunday afternoon 28 January 2007 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. St. Louis Genealogical Society Office a.. Tour the office, meet the volunteer staff, talk with an experienced genealogist, examine genealogical software (PC only). Take a tour of our new Web site, learn about current projects, the annual Fair, the Research Institute, the upcoming Speaker Series, classes for spring 2006, and the First Families program, and use the office library and reference materials

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I am searching Abernathy currently. My dad's name is Kenneth Abernathy. His dad was Clarence Abernathy. His dad was Noah Abernathy, once married to Ida Endres/Carlton/Abernathy/Snider. Carlton and Snider may not be spelled correctly. I don't have any documentation on what happened to him after divorce proceedings from Ida were started in January 1913. Theresa ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.

Hello. I just got a 1916 death certificate for my great-grandfather Mathew Erickson. He died in Crystal City. The place of burial is listed as Festus, and the undertaker was C T Byrd. Is this an active cemetery? Are there records available for this cemetery or undertaker? Thanks. Becci Powers

Bridget Mulcahy, born in Thurles, Tipperary about 1816, died Saint Louis after 1860. Mother of William/James, Thomas, Bridget, Nicholas, John, Catherine Sinnott. Brother of Patrick Mulcahy (born at Thurles 1825, died Saint Louis 1881; and Catherine. William/James Sinnott born in Thurles, Tipperary 1827, died Saint Louis 1884. Married Mary Canty at Saint Louis in 1854; two daughters Anne (Fredericks) and Ellen. Married Margaret Conway circa 1860: children Mary (Barrett), Bridget (Barrett), Maud (Fitzpatrick), Julia (Randle), Agnes (Aven), Sylvester, and Genevieve (Rand). Margaret Conway born in Thurles, Tipperary in 1837, died at Chicago IL in 1904. Sister of Bernard, Mary, Patrick, Walter, John, Stephen, and Julia. Many, perhaps all left Tipperary for America and lived in Chicago. Multiple spellings of Sinnott have been seen: Synott, Sennett, Senate, etc. Long term residence at 1316 Second Street in Saint Louis. Circa 1890 the Sinnott's migrated from Saint Louis to Chicago. William Barrett Grand Rapids MI

HI, I have George Vogt born 1870 who married twice: Emma and Carrie. George was the Father of Walter, Albert J., Louise, Otto and Amelia Vogt. Amelia Vogt, b. ca 1909 married Frederick Albert Speidel, b. Dec 1887, son of Desmas and Lucy Ann (Schmidt) Stringfellow Speidel of Jefferson Co. MO. Desmas as well as the Vogt family found later in Marion Co. IL. Thanks, Lois Branch

I am researching the Toulouse/Tooloose/Toolooze name and all connected Jefferson County names; O'Neil, Carpenter, Kempe, Statzel, Metz, Elders, Crutcher, Rouggly, Whiteside, Politte, Ogle, Smith. GGrandfather Theophilis Toulouse came to Jefferson Co. 1845-50 with his mother and 3 brothers (Louis, John & William). They lived on Plattin Creek. My brick wall is what happened to his mother (Mrs. Duncan (Eliza) McKenzie) sometime between 1854-1860??? Any contact appreciated. THANKS!

Researching: Huskey, Eoff, Manion, Wilson, Graham, Wideman

am working on my Miller/Orourke familly James O'Rourke(1861-1927) married a Theresa G Miller (1884-1951) from franklin county, catawissa Mo. They are buried at the St Columbkills cemetery in Jeff. county Mo. I think they had 7 children .. I have absolutely nothing else on the orourke family.