WILLIAM W. BLACKWELL William Blackwell, who made his home on Bonne Terre Route One with his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James Sylvester Blackwell, died there Saturday. William Wesley Blackwell, son of the late James Sylvester and Deborah Roberts Blackwell, was born in Jefferson County on June 27, 1871, and died at noon Saturday, October 22, 1949. He reached the age of 78 years, 5 months and 25 days. On November 1, 1893, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Dodson. They became the parents of three sons, one, Thomas W. Blackwell preceded him in death on March 24, 1944. He later married Mrs. Adelia Boyd, who preceded him in death as did a step-daughter, Della Harverstick, who died three years ago. Left to mourn his passing are two sons, James Sylvester Blackwell, Bonne Terre Route One; Arthur Lloyd Blackwell, Bismarck; 23 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; five step-grandchildern; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held at the home of his son, J. S. Blackwell, Route 1, Bonne Terre, Monday, October 24, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. W. A. Nicholson, pastor of Bonne Terre Church of God officiating. Interment was at the Big River Cemetary of Irondale with Benham Service in charge. [newspaper clipping from files of Farmington Library]

Transcribed by Lisa Jefferson Democrat Feb. 13, 1890 Volunteer Transcription ~Sulpher Springs~ William WARD has been running his sawing machine the past week here. Misses Ella and Blanche GREENE have been visiting their parents since the 8th. Miss Ida MASON was visiting her parents on the 9th inst. And returned same evening to Pevely. Our private school has commenced again and is booming, the former teacher being again in possession, and a good attendance is expected. John MCGUIRE has been down sick with a severe cold for a few weeks, but is improving. Daniel GREENE, night operator at Jefferson Barracks, comes home daily and returns on evening mail train. He looks hearty. ~Vineland~ Miss Katie BARROWS has just recovered from a spell of the LaGrippe, and Perry LEPP had a serious spell, followed by pneumonia, but is recovering. Mrs. Geo. WILKSON is having a serious spell of pneumonia. Miss Laura BLACKWELL of Moontown is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Thos. WELCH. Mrs. JOHNSON and family, formerly of Wyoming Territory, returned last week, preferring wind to mud. Miss Belle MCKINNEY, of St. Louis, who had been visiting the Misses PERKINS, returned home Friday. Rev. J. POTTER preached at Richwoods Chapel last Sunday, on progression. Messrs. MCGREADY and MADDIN were able to attend divine service, which is a sign that they are through gripping. It is currently rumored that Col. MORSE is about to dispose of his copper mines to an eastern syndicate. We have seen some very fine specimens of ore from said mine and no doubt, if properly developed, will open up a good business in this community. The Mammoth Mining Co. are developing their interests at the Mammoth. It is reported they have a very fine quality of zinc, with prospects of very large quantities. Mr. CHESTNUT is now pumping out the old Mammoth Cave, with a view of following up the old lead. S.B. STONG, our old neighbor, will have his sale Saturday 15th, and will soon locate in DeSoto. We are sorry to lose a good neighbor and his amiable family. We wish them success. Vineland Union No. 986 met in called service for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to our departed brother, Stephen S. POUNDS, who departed this life Jan. 29, 1890. A committee was appointed to draft resolutions of respect. ~Hematite~ DONNELL & LEE have secured their mill dam again. Dr. ELDERS has been confined to his bed for several days. O.H. DONNELL thinks there is grip around, the way he grunts. A.J. PHILLIPS is so thin he has to stand twice in same place to make a shadow. John ARNOLD has moved to DeSoto to embark in the butcher business. One more tired farmer. Samuel SEAT looks sad. The rabbits are most all killed in this vicinity. Well there is more money and meat in horse shoeing. Our teacher, Mr. DAUGHERTY, seems to have an inventive mind as well as to learn young ? how to shout. News is scarce, but LaGrippe is plentiful, every family in our village is more or less afflicted with it. If Sheriff MAUPIN has not had it yet, it would be a good idea for him to get it. (on MCGINN) There has been a few loads of stock shipped from this place. George M. MCCORMACK and Bonaparte MCCARTY shipped a load of hogs a few weeks ago; G.W. BYRD two loads in the past few weeks. O.H. DONNELL also shipped two loads of hay to Crystal City lately. There was also some hay shipped south by G.W. BYRD, two loads. I believe the farmers do wrong to sell hay from their farms. If they would feed it to good graded stock, such as will demand now on the market from 4 to 5 cents per pound, gross, then they would have the benefit of the manure, which is a great item with a good farmer. Besides, they can drive their stock cheaper than they can ship their hay and bale it also. Good stock demands a good price always. The trouble with our farmers is they never have their stock in the condition it should be in to demand good prices. We are not keeping up with what the market needs. ~Maxville~ We are having a variety of all kinds of weather. The thermometer is jumping up and down from 18 above zero to 76 nearly every other day. Our sleighs have been put in order, but so far no sleighing. This has been, so far, an easy winter on stock - the stock in general looks well so far. LaGrippe still has a grip on our citizens, some even having it a second time. Our school teacher, Miss Nannie RICHARDSON had a severe attack of it, having had to close up the school for several days. Also Edw. TRENTLEIN, the teacher of the church school here has also had a severe attack of LaGrippe, which caused him to quit teaching; but his place is filled by the Rev. J. SCHRAM, until he is able to go ahead again. In fact, there are but few here who can say they did not have the "grip." Our former parish priest Rev. J. BACHMEYER, of Loose Creek, Osage Co., Mo., was here on a visit to Father SCHRAM for a few days. Several members of the congregation and Rev. FELTMAN, Ph. WALDORF, Jake FUCHS, Peter MEYER, and Gregor MILLER, of Mattese parish, in St. Louis Co., met last Sunday, Feb. 1st, at Father SCHRAM's to pay their respects to Rev. BACHMEYER, and quite a sociable time was had till late in forepart of the night. A quiet little wedding was celebrated here February 3rd. Mr. Anton DAVID's youngest daughter was married to a young gentleman from South St. Louis. Died Jan. 29th, 1890, Katie, daughter of Albert and Katie MALL of Rock Creek, of LaGrippe, aged 2 years. Died Jan. 8, 1890, Adolph, son of Robert and Anna PAUL, aged 6 weeks, of Rock Creek. Died Nov. 28, 1889, Henry EHLERS Sr. of Rock Creek, of inflammation of the bowels, aged 77 years; an old resident of this county. Dec. 28, 1889, Daniel MILLER, of Black Water Creek, aged 62 years, 10 months and 23 days, died of pneumonia. An old resident of this county, a good neighbor, loved and respected by all who knew him. The funeral was largely attended, the ceremony being held by Rev. P. WESELO, of the Lutheran Church near Maxville, Mo. Died Jan. 30? 1890, Catherine, beloved wife of John ZIPP of Black Water Creek, near Maxville, aged 25 years, of puerperal fever, after a week's illness, leaving a child of but eight days old, besides six other small children, to the tender care of their father. She had been as good as raised here, and was loved by all who knew her. ~Administrators Sale - John M. WILSON~ Notice of Final Settlement - Samuel PERRY, deceased Administrators Notice - John M. WILSON, Robert WILSON administrator Administrators Notice - Lew? T. BROOKS, Laura BROOKS administrator Administrators Notice - Daniel MUELLER, Catherine MUELLER administrator (probably the same as Daniel Miller obit above - Lisa) A new post office called Andrea has been established in the north-west part of this county. Rev. S. FRAZIER's wife has been very sick the past two weeks, but was reported Monday as convalescing. "Uncle" Dick MARSDEN had a serious time with the "grip" but after three weeks confinement is out again. Dr. BARNARD of Vineland, was in our town last Monday. His sins seem to sit lightly on him as of yore. Colby HAMMOND, of near Hematite, reports that six of his ewes dropped eleven lambs. Pretty good for a starter. Rev. W.T. BOWISON will preach in the Festus Presbyterian Church next Sunday. "Uncle Dick" MAUPIN has been down a couple of weeks with the "grip" and a rising in the head, but is now going around again. Miss Lulu WHITEHEAD, formerly of this county, was married on the 5th inst., at Denver, Colorado, to a Mr. E.W. HALL. We hope she has done well. Married at residence of Mr. SEVRAR? near Silica, on Sunday, the 9th inst., by Squire C.G. WARNE, Mr. James Copeland and Mrs. Josephine Charleville. Married on the 8th day of February, at the residence of Mr. Roe SMITH, Festus, Capt. Charles COLLIER to Mrs. Mary HOLDER, Squire C.G. WARNE officiating. J.B. DOVER, LeRoy DOVER, and George MCFARLAND were appointed commissioners by the Probate Court to set off dower and homestead for widow of James S. WILLIAMS, deceased. Francis S. SULLIVAN of this county, and Miss Laura S. HAYS of Old Mines, Washington County, were united in wed (text cut off) by Squire Cruise HIGGINBOTHAM of (cut off) ..gston, on the 4th inst. ~Licensed to marry~ Rufus CLOPP and Sarah HOLDMAN Charles COLLIER and Mary HOLDER James E. COPELAND and Josephine CHARLEVILLE James L. IRWIN and Lucy GOWAN John CHOTT and Theresa WILBUR (Edge of text cut off) Feb. 1st, John DUNNIGAN was found ___ insane by the Probate Court, and ___ DUNNIGAN was appointed his ___ ian, with bond of $2000, and an ___ ed to have him taken care of and ___ at an asylum. (Edge of text cut off) Squire Thomas A. WILLIAMS died last ___ay morning, of the injuries received ___being thrown from his wagon, as ___ned last week. He was a useful ___and will be missed. He leaves a ___and several grown children by his ___ife. Prof. James T. DOUGHERTY has patented a chalk eraser, which, for use on blackboards, is quite an improvement on anything of the kind before used. He is having them manufactured in DeSoto, and is ready to supply all who want them. They should be in demand in all the schools. We do not know his prices. The Collector's deputies are out now with notices and receipts to collect up the remainder of the personal property tax for 1889. Sullivan FRAZIER has Central township with 57 notices: James R. EVANS, Big River, 72; Phillip MOSS, Rock, 100; W.G. BOYCE, Plattin, 96; John R. REECE, Meramec, 100; George MONRO, and John DAVIS, Joachim, 310; Geo. BRECKENRIDGE and John A. TUTTLE, have Valle Township and the city of DeSoto, with 410 notices. A week ago last Monday, Mrs. John CAREY and her daughter started for the residence of their neighbor, Mr. CARVER, and one of the wheels went down into a rut, while the opposite wheel was correspondingly up high, causing the wagon to give way, and throwing the ladies onto the ground. Mrs. C. had one of her elbows dislocated, but her daughter was not injured. Drs. JAMES and WYNN got the bone in place again. The "Facts" asks for suggestions as to the needs of the city of DeSoto, and we take the liberty of suggesting that one of the urgent, pressing needs, is a way over which people can get into and out of the town, other than by railroad or flying machines. From this direction it is hard to get to the town, as the mud is almost impassable, and after one gets in, he finds Main Street a regular terror to drive through. We will leave it to Bro. DENBOHN? to suggest the ways and means of getting the desired improvement. Our friend, Wm. T. MOCKBEE, of the Mockbee Hotel, Hillsboro, died last Friday night, after a lingering illness of consumption, aged 39 years and 22 days. He was buried Sunday, Rev. Sronce conducting the funeral ceremonies. Mr. MOCKBEE's kind and genial disposition won for him many friends; while his plain manner of expressing his opinion on matters and things doubtless made him some enemies; but all animosities are buried in the grave, and his good deeds will live after him. He leaves a widow and an aged father, who have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. ~Crystal City, Mo.~ Miss Blanche ACKERSON of this place, gave a progressive euchre party on Friday night, at her father's residence on Mississippi Ave. The game commenced at 8:30 and lasted two hours; after which ice-cream and other delicacies were served. At 11:30 the tables were removed and dancing, instrumental and vocal music were indulged in. Among the invited guests were Misses MCKEE of Victoria, BRIERTON of Festus, COVER and HAAS of Crystal City, Messrs. FROST and BRICKEY of Festus, HAAS and DUPREY of St. Louis, HICKEY and ACKERSON of Crystal City. The winners of the first prize were Miss ACKERSON and Mr. BRICKEY, while Miss MCKEE and Mr. B. ACKERSON were awarded the booby prizes. After enjoying a very pleasant evening, the crowd started for their homes early Saturday morning. All joined in thanking the young hostess and her parents for their kindness. Mr. MOSS, our street commissioner, thought this would be an opportune time to fix up the bad places in our streets. If people do not appreciate the utility of good solid roads at such a time as this, they never will. So he spent a day notifying hands, engaging teams, and determining the best places to begin work at. Wednesday was the day fixed for beginning operations, but by eight o'clock he had gathered a force of one man, one boy, and one team only. The Town Board has failed to levy any tax for the past few years, and they decline bringing suit against any who are liable by law to road work, and nobody seemed disposed to do anything more than they were compelled to, while those who do the most hauling and driving refused to work a lick or pay a cent, so Mr. MOSS got discouraged and threw up his job. We regret that such a state of facts exist. ....(first line unreadable).....people of this place were invited to Mrs. Godfrey HATCHER'S on the 7th inst. to a reception given on the return of her son Clarence, who had been down South for the past few months. Everyone enjoyed themselves, tripping the light fantastic. At 12 the supper march was played, when all marched two by two, to the dining room, where an elegant supper was spread. We are pleased to have Clarence numbered among us again. Some two or more years ago, a warrant was issued against one of the GILBERT boys, and one BAUER, both of near Fenton, for destroying some fruit trees belonging to Mrs. NOLAN of the same vicinity. GILBERT was tried by a jury before Squire SHEIBLE and convicted, but BAUER had skipped the country and was not come-at-able. Three weeks ago, BAUER was a witness before the Circuit Court, and while here he was arrested on the old warrant. Squire BOOTH and jury had a tussle over the matter last Saturday, and BAUER came out the winner. ~Kansas City, Mo.~ If you want to see enterprise come to Kansas City (...a description of KC...), I had the pleasure of meeting J.M. SHELTON, one of DeSoto's former teachers. He is Principal of the William Cullen Bryant School. His discipline is a praise worthy feature of his work. The cheerful, acquiescence of his teachers and pupils indicated the supervision of a gentleman and educator. To see the exit and entrance of over 700 pupils, keeping time to the tattoo of a drum by one of the pupils, with happy faces, and graceful upright carriage of person, was the best front? in my line for many a long day. DeSoto, DeSoto! Did you act wisely in letting such a teacher leave you?    (signed) A.M. The monthly session of the Jefferson County Teacher's Institute held at Festus last Saturday, was attended by twenty-two teachers and a number of others interested in the work. President LUCKEY presided and the published programme was followed. In the absence of the person appointed to that duty, Prof. FLYNN delivered the opening welcome address. Very interesting and practical papers were read by Miss Lulu RICHARDSON, on "Punctuation;" by Miss Anna MCCLURE on "Primary Methods of Teaching Numbers;" and by Mr. D.B. VEAZEY on "Technical Grammar." Miss Julia JARVIS, being absent, her excellent paper on "Relative Efficiency of Male and Female Teachers" was read by Mr. Frank MCFARLAND. The discussions were participated in by Profs. SCOTT and DOUGHERTY, Messrs. MCFARLAND, FLYNN, HERRIMAN, VEAZEY, NEELEY, RUTLEDGE, and others, the blackboard being used, and demonstrations made of the different manners of teaching the branches mentioned on the program. In addition to the papers and discussions, the audience was favored with a vocal duet, very sweetly sung by two little girls, Misses Belle and Mamie ROBSON. The next meeting will be held in DeSoto in April. ~Regina~ The bridge across the creek, connecting our enterprising village, has been taken away during the late floods, but I suppose it will be rebuilt again soon. The clay mines and works at this place are still improving. Upsetting clay wagons is very popular nowadays. Mrs. M. CLOVER, of near this place, had a mess of lettuce the 2nd of February, which is something new for this time of year; although we are having Spring weather in the months of Winter.   (Lisa - that dang global warming! <g>) ~County Court~ On information of Jas. H. SMITH, the court proceeded to investigate the condition of mind of Matilda I. SMITH, and did adjudge her to be of unsound mind, and ordered her taken to the State Lunatic Asylum at Fulton. A bridge on a road in B.F. ENGLAND's field having washed away, and it being shown that a petition will be presented, asking for the vacation of said road, the overseer was ordered notified that said bridge must not be replaced at the expense of the county. The formation of the county into road districts was deferred till first Monday in March. Order was made permitting Jos. J. HOEKEN to erect and maintain a telegraph line along the right of way of the Hillsboro and Victoria road. Sheriff MAUPING reported fines collected and paid over, amounting to $76. Sarah J. BURGESS, being an insane poor person, she was replaced on the roll of persons to be assisted by the county, and a warrant was issued to George RUPKE for $8 for her benefit. Matthew WYNN was given further time to pay his interest to School Fund. Jas. T. MOSS, having declined to serve as commissioner to assess damages to persons along road from Morse's Mill to DeSoto, Eric PAULS was appointed in his stead. Commissioner DOVER reported that a portion of the road leading from Bailey's Station to Hematite, at W.J. HARRISON's field, having caved in, he had surveyed another route over HARRISON's land, and had appointed as appraisers, Reed MCCORMACK, James ACKLEY, and W.H. DODSON, and said appraisers had assessed the damage to HARRISON at $28. The court approved the report, and issued a warrant to HARRISON for $28. He also reported caving in of a portion of road on land of Louis BELLAGAMBA, and of surveying a new route over BELLAGAMBA's land, and that commissioners W.A. GAMEL, W.F. HOLT, and George GANSNER had assessed B's damages at $12. Approved and warrant issued. The prosecuting attorney was instructed to foreclose school-fund mortgages given by J.P. SPECK and J.N. DOUGLAS. Accounts were allowed against the county as follows: Reed MCCORMACK J.B. DOVER for road hands J.T. MOSS commissioner J.B. DOVER road commissioner Jas. HOPSON co. ct. judge Hy. SECKMAN  "  "   " T.A. CHARLES "  "   " Geo. MCFARLAND taking pauper to county farm E.B. MAUPIN sheriff G.W. RUSSELL for bridge lumber ~Obituary~ Died - Mary Ann, wife of Dr. A. CRULL, Jan. 23, 1890 at the residence of her son John CRULL of pneumonia and heart failure, after an illness of nine days. Mrs. CRULL had been unwell for some time previously, and went on a visit to her son on a cold stormy day, where she was taken sick on the evening of her arrival. Her husband was taken sick at the same time at home, and was unable to see her during her illness. She was a daughter of George and Ducia MCFRY, and was born on the 24th day of September, 1838? in Franklin county, Mo. She was married to Amandus CRULL in 1857, and became a member of the Baptist Church in 1859. Mrs. C. was not only a Christian by name, but proved to be one by her acts and deeds; she was kind to the poor and suffering, always ready to assist the sick, and that she was much liked and respected by all those who knew her could be seen by her large funeral procession and the sorry faces of those who attended her to her last resting place. Deceased was buried in the Union graveyard at Cedar Hill, and Messrs. J. LUCAS and Frank HERRINGTON delivered short, but touching addresses at the funeral. Dr. MANSON who attended Mrs. C. deserves much praise for his assiduous and untiring attention paid her during her last illness. Relative,  at Dittmer's Store, Jan. 31, 1890 ~List of Conveyances~ Anthony CAIN to Jas. G. BERKLEY two lots in DeSoto Milton LONG to Peter SIEBLES 80 acres sec. 10, tp 40, range 3 W.E. BAGE to Wm BLAIR 78 acres sec. 28, tp 40, range 5 Joseph GENZLING to Odelia GENZLING 100? Acres sec 32, tp 42, range 5 Benjamin NICHOLS to W.T. CALVERT 40 acres tp 40 range 4 Thos. HAMILTON to John B. HAMILTON lot in Festus Geo SMITH and others to Gus. R.? SMITH lot in DeSoto ~Deaths~ Jan. 13  Gertrude MCCLANAHAN  6 months Jan. 17  Benjamin F. JENNINGS 39? years Feb. 2   Thomas Byrne 24? years ~Births~ Nov. 2   Mrs. H.J. TEMING girl Dec. 28  Mrs. Henry BONACRE boy Jan. 8   Mrs. Charles W. MUSE girl Jan. 19  Mrs. John GROSS girl Feb. 6   Mrs. Isaac GIVEN dead boy ~DeSoto~ Miss HAWKINS of this city visited friends in Hematite on Monday. Charles HEMME, contractor and builder, has several new buildings to figure on. Mrs. G. BYRD and her two little daughters of Hematite, are visiting friends in DeSoto. Henry METZ, who has for the past few years been employed in one of North St. Louis machine shops, is now working in DeSoto. Commr. DOUGHERTY received petitions from different sections of the county, to be presented to the County Court, all being strongly in favor of county supervision.

My ggfthr was William D. BRADSHAW d. bet 1895 -1890? In or near DeSoto MO, no idea where he is buried. He married Lucy C. ACHTER, July 18, 1885, Pevely MO, at the home of her guardian, H.D. ACHTER. William was of Joachim Twp. Jefferson Co. at the time of marriage. He was American born, 28 yrs of age at birth of their first born (Jan 24, 1886 near Pevely), the had 4c., last child born Jan 14, 1890 Pevely. I have no other documented information for him. We were told that he died of consumption, he lay dieing at his farm in or near DeSoto Mo. Who was he? Where is he now? Thank You for all your Help, Linda

There is a Kobel Cemetery located in T39 R5 S34 SW1/4. The name Kobel Cemetery is across the entrance, but not sure if this is the "official" name by deed. The land was originally deed to George W. Reynolds, Certificate #27115, on 1st September 1856, for SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 Section 27 and SE of the SE of Section 28 and SE of the SW of Section 34, 120 acres. This is along side of Boyd Branch Road and is in Plattin Township. When I visited last year the following monuments were recorded; KOBEL, Jacob 1901-1912 KOBEL, Viola 1875-1957 KOBEL, Jacob 1867-1943 These were all hand made out of concrete. I have no information where the Reynolds Cemetery is although I have seen it mentioned in obits. Are Kobel and Reynolds the same? If anyone know the location of Reynolds Cemetery please let me know. Dave Hallemann [email protected]

I notice a few members of the KOBEL/REYNOLDS family are buried in the Reynolds Cemetery. However, I have used several map searches and fail to locate this cemetery. The family was living in Plattin Twp. in 1930. Is the cemetery is located in Plattin Twp? Most likely a cemetery located on the Reynolds property. Thank you, B http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~gencenlb/index.html Borrow genealogy books by mail!

Ellen, Reed McCormack was not the son of Peter Patrick. (b.1753) He was the son of Hardy, who was the son of Peter Patrick. Ross Frank McCormack, son of Reed, was born about 1865. He married Ida F. Jennings, on April 14, 1886. She was born May 19, 1864 and died May 17, 1889. Frances Marion McCormack (b. February 1840) was the son of Peter Patrick McCormack (born 1803)and Eliza Alexander. He married Lavina on June 20, 1869. Her maiden name was Lavina Gowan. She married Henry Hartman on March 26, 1856. Then married James N. Reppy on March 8, 1865, and then Frances Marion McCormack on June 20, 1869. I have a Sarah McMullin, who married Hardy McCormack. Could this be the one you are looking for? Lisa www.geocities.com/[email protected]/ >>>>-----Original Message----- >>>>From: Ellen MacKenzie [mailto:[email protected]] >>>>Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 12:59 PM >>>>To: [email protected] >>>>Subject: Re: MOJEFFER-D Digest V05 #86 >>>> >>>> >>>>Lisa, do you have the F. R. McCormack, who was the son of >>>>Reed, son of Peter Patrick? Also any info on Francis Marion >>>>who married Lavina Reppy? Would like to know who is the >>>>father of James who m. Sarah McMullin? >>>> >>>>Ellen McMullin MacKenzie >>>>----- Original Message ----- >>>>From: <[email protected]> >>>>To: <[email protected]> >>>>Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 7:00 PM >>>>Subject: MOJEFFER-D Digest V05 #86 >>>> >>>>______________________________ >>>>

Kay, I have access to that list. Who would you like me to look for? Gary Gary Null Aurora, Colorado ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 1:51 PM Subject: [MOJEFFER] Question > Does anyone on this list have access to Ancestry's New York > Passenger Lists, 1851-1891 ? > > Thanks, Kay > > > ==== MOJEFFER Mailing List ==== > Please visit the Jefferson County MOGenWeb at http://www.rootsweb.com/~mojeffer/index.html - > Some of your questions may have an answer there! > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > >

Does anyone on this list have access to Ancestry's New York Passenger Lists, 1851-1891 ? Thanks, Kay

Jefferson Democrat Thursday, December 18, 1890 Volunteer Transcription  by N.J. Page 1 column 5 ~ With A Crow Bar ~ ~ PARNELL And His Friends Recapture The Office Of United Ireland ~ Dublin, December 12- The struggle for possession of United Ireland assumes a new phase this morning and again Mr. PARNELL is in possession of the offices of the company. When the appointment of Mr. PARNELL, who succeeded last night in forcing an entrance into the office and is destroying all the leaders prepared by Mr. LEAMY, who was appointed yesterday to record Mr. BODKIN, who was acting editor (?) faring the (blurred) of Mr. Wm. O’BRIEN, on their departure they left a guard in possession with orders to resist any attempt of Mr. PARNELL or his friends to enter the building. This morning Mr. PARNELL proceeded to the office and with the assistance of a crowd of supporters, forced open the doors and took possession. The police witnessed the affair, but did not interfere in any way. After he had succeeded in recapturing the office Mr. PARNELL went to a window and addressed the crowd outside. ~ PARNELL Uses A Crowbar ~ To guard against any further attempt on the part of Mr. PARNELL’s opponents to recapture the office, no one was allowed to enter, and the doors and windows were closed bolted and barred. When Mr. PARNELL made the assault upon the office this morning he himself was armed with a crowbar, which he used in forcing the front door. In the afternoon PARNELL started for Cork. A large crowd was at the depot and when he made his appearance to take the train he was loudly cheered. ~ The Kilkenny Election ~ The most Rev. Abram BROWIGG, D.D. Roman Catholic Bishop of Ossery, in which diocese is situated the town of Kilkenny, has advised the voters there in the coming election for a member of the House Of Commons to fill the vacancy, caused by the death of Mr. MARUM, to cast their ballots according to the direction of their conscience. The fight there will be a good test of Irish opinion and the supporters of Mr. PARNELL are desirous of putting forward the strongest possible candidate. The Parnelites have withdrawn the nomination of Mr. Barry O’BRIEN, the author, and have finally selected Mr. KELLY to contest the seat against Sir John Pope HENNESSEY, the nominee of the Mc CARTHY faction. ~ Anti PARNELL Manifest ~ The manifest has been addressed to the country by Justin Mc CARTHY and forty-six Irish members of Parliament, which very ably and eloquently set forth the necessity for PARNELL’s retirement. ~PARNELL Winning ~ A large and enthusiastic meeting held in the rotunda last night and the speech then made by Mr. PARNELL has already had the effect of influencing public opinion in favor of Mr. PARNELL throughout Ireland, and the number of his inherents is growing rapidly. ~ "United Ireland" Raised ~ Dublin, December 11- The newspaper United Ireland has got in trouble through its persistent advocacy of the retirement of Mr. PARNELL. Mr. PARNELL is one of the Directors of the company owning the paper, and, seeing in that capacity, he today seized the plant of the paper, stopped the issue of the current edition, and ejected the acting editor, Mr. BODKIN, Harrister KELLY, Mr. Henry CAMPBELL, MR. PARNELL’s private secretary, and Mr. MAHONY, M.P., were present when the seizure was made. MR. PARNELL’s agent has taken possession of the offices of the paper. When Mr. BODKIN entered the office to-day he found MR. PARNELL, in possession. MR. PARNELL , in the presence of the other Directors, read the articles of association under which the company was organized, and then ordered the Sheriff to eject Mr. BODKIN. The latter made and ineffectual resistance. A desperate row occurred in the down stairs office between Sheriff's officers and the sub-editors. Sticks and stools were used as weapons and the air was filled with flying missiles. Finally, after a sharp and fierce struggle, the sub-editors were put out of the building. While on the street at one time to-day a hostile crowd throated Mr. HEALY, who was compelled to seek protection from the police. Late To-night a large party of Mr. PARNELL’s opponents made a descent upon and captured the office of the United Ireland. The invaders destroyed all the "lenders" which had been prepared by Mr. LEAMY, who was installed as editor to-day by PARNELL, and turned all the matter they found set up into the fire. Then they took possession of the ledgers and other book and documents belonging to the concern. All was done in the name of Wm. O’BRIEN. A strong posse from various laborers societies has been left as a garrison, with instructions to remain on guard day and night, and to resist by force any further intrusion by Mr. PARNELL and his friends. It is stated that the suppresses edition of the paper will appear to-morrow. --------------------------------- ~ Total Population~ Washington, D.C., December 10- The total population of the country, including Indians, ect., will reach 65,000,000. Already the census has actually returned in round figures 318,000 Indians and whites in the Indian Territory. These, with the population of Alaska, which Special Agent PETROFF estimates at ?8,000, will bring up the total population of the country to 63,000,000, a numerical gain of 18,000 for the decade. ------------- ~ Farmers After Usurers ~ Clark, S. Dak., December 10- Mrs. SCANMAN was convicted of usury to-day. A law against usury has been on the statue books for years, but has never been enforced. Several Alliance men formed the " Brotherhood of Purpose", and will enforce the law everywhere throughout the State. Many other cases are in sight. --------------------- ~ Farmers Oppose Hampton ~ Columbia, S. Dak., December 10- The General Assembly met in joint assembly again to elect a United States senator to succeed Wade HAMPTON. The results of the ballots was IRBY 62, DONALDSON 43, HAMPTON 42, J.J. HEMPHILL 3, SMALLS 4. Only one ballot was taken. Another will be taken to-morrow. Mr. HEMPHILL is one of the dark horses. It is stated that Gov. TILLMAN be elect to the Senate against his wishes. The feeling for HAMPTON’s retention is strong, but the reform party has determined on a clean sweep. ----------------- ~ Lynched by " Moonshiners" ~ Acousta, Ga., December 10- Travelers along the Federal road at the point where it passes out of Lumkin County into Dawson County, were horrified yesterday to find the dead body of a white man hanging over the middle of the road from a projecting limb on a tree on which was fastened a card, reading: "Death to informers". The identity of the victim could not be established, neither is there any clue to the perpetrators of the deed. The section has been terrorized for some time by illicit distillers, and the victims may either have been on of their own number who was about to turn informer, or some government detective.

Lisa, do you have the F. R. McCormack, who was the son of Reed, son of Peter Patrick? Also any info on Francis Marion who married Lavina Reppy? Would like to know who is the father of James who m. Sarah McMullin? Ellen McMullin MacKenzie ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 7:00 PM Subject: MOJEFFER-D Digest V05 #86

----- Original Message ----- From: "Pam Klipsch" <[email protected]> To: "Cindy Hayes" <[email protected]> Cc: "Elizabeth Link" <[email protected]>; "Karen Duree" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 3:20 PM Subject: Genealogy Collection at Jefferson County Library > I have asked Cindy Hayes, the branch manager of the Northwest Branch of > Jefferson County Library to send this message on my behalf to the Jefferson > County Genealogy list. > > Dear Jefferson County Genealogists: > > First, let me introduce myself: my name is Pam Klipsch and I am the new > director of the Jefferson County Library. Cindy Hayes, the manager of our > Northwest Branch Library, drew my attention to a series of messages recently > posted on your genealogy listserv, concerning the Jefferson County Library > and its policy regarding genealogy materials. > > Some years ago, when the Jefferson County Library was established, a > decision was made to centralize the genealogy collection at the Northwest > Branch Library. The rationale was that if all the materials were housed in > one location, it would be easier for people who wanted to use the > collection, since they would only have to go to one location. If materials > were scattered among several locations it would be harder for people to find > what they wanted. Since many genealogy materials are rare and/or expensive, > the library could not afford to duplicate these resources at several > locations. Also, since the staff who manage genealogy collections usually > have special training that allow them to provide maximum assistance to those > consulting the materials, it made sense to have the materials in one > location under the supervision of such a specialist. St. Louis County > Library, for one example, has centralized its genealogy collection at its > Frontenac location, one of over two dozen libraries in their system. People > from Florissant, Bridgeton, Chesterfield, and Oakville (to name just a few) > must all go to the Frontenac location to access these materials. St. Louis > Public keeps its extensive genealogy collection at the Central Library > downtown. > > The Northwest Branch manager, Cindy Hayes, and the Genealogy > specialist, Chris Merseal, are always happy to consider donations that will > expand the depth and scope of the Jefferson County Genealogy Collection > housed at the Northwest Branch Library. Local genealogy materials that > trace the history of Jefferson County families are valuable resources for > the history of the County. We appreciate and support the efforts of > Jefferson County genealogists to prreserve these important historical > records for posterity. > > > Sincerely yours, > > Pam Klipsch > Library Director > Jefferson County Library > 3021 High Ridge Blvd., High Ridge, MO 63049 > Phone: 636-677-8689 Fax: 636-677-1769 > E-mail: [email protected] > >

Transcribed by Lisa Jefferson Democrat Feb. 6, 1890 The grand juries report as published last week, is an unusually severe arraignment of the County court, whether as intended or not. If the clothing and building for the insane pauper is insufficient, the stoves old and worn out, the stove pipes where they are likely to injure the patients, the building full of holes, etc., it is the duty of the County court to see that such things are remedied and provide against their being in such bad condition again. We know that in such matters as this different people have different opinions. What would seem a palace to some people, would not be considered fit for a stable for horses by others. The clothing which some people constantly wear and think good enough, would hardly be touched by others with a ten foot pole. It all depends on the circumstances, conditions, etc., of the particular individual who expresses the opinion. But the court is not expected to be governed by the whines or opinions of any extreme class. What the general public expects in regard to the unfortunate who inmates of any department of the poor house, is that they should be comfortably provided for; that they should not be made to suffer from either hunger or cold. This much the court should see to at once, and the judges should oftener visit and inspect the poor house and learn what is needed, and not wait for suggestions from grand jury, committee, or anybody else. The next meeting of the Jefferson County Teacher's Institute will be held at Festus, February 8th. Prof. WOOD of Caledonia College will be present and address the meeting. All interested in our schools are invited. The following programme has been arranged: Address of Welcome, Rev. O.W. ROSE; response, N.E. LUCKEY Relative Efficiency of Male and Female Teachers, Miss Julie JARVIS; discussion Thomas BYRD A Criticism of DICKENS, Miss Jessie FREESE; general discussion Primary Work in Numbers, Miss Anna MCCLURE; discussion, Miss Laura MCMULLIN Methods in Percentage, W. L. HOLLOWAY; discussion, W.J. NEELEY Technical Grammar, D.B. VEAZEY; discussion, J. J. WILSON, Sr. Punctuation, Miss Louisa RICHARDSON Music, recitations, etc., will be interspersed throughout the programme. F.W. MCFARLAND, Sec'r. ~The following is a list of the deaths filed with the County Clerk the past week~ Dec. 19 Lee T. BROOKS 25 years Dec. 27 Sarah E. WASHBURN 42 years Dec. 24 Sinclair HAVERSTICK 44 years ~Births~ Jan. 22 Mrs. J.W. SHANER girl Jan. 28 Mrs. Francis LAHAY boy Jan. 7 Mrs. John BACK boy Jan. 18 Mrs. Louis HUSKEY boy Jan. 19 Mrs. Anton MUELLER boy Jan. 29 Mrs. C.W. SCHELHING girl Jan. 8 Mrs. Perry WHITSELL girl Jan. 14 Mrs. David MCDOWELL boy Jan. 4 Mrs. John O'BRIEN girl Jan. 10 Mrs. Mattie DELMEIER ? boy Jan. 10 Mrs. Lafayette LANHAM girl Jan. 15 Mrs. Albert EICHELBERGER girl Jan. 8 Mrs. Henry WEISS boy Jan. 26 Mrs. Nicholas BUELET ? girl Jan. 11 Mrs. W.A. BAKER boy Jan. 22 Mrs. Solomon SMITH boy Jan. 7 Mrs. Wm. G. BOYCE boy Jan. 4 Mrs. Lewis W. COOK boy Jan. 10 Mrs. James K. PERKEY girl Jan. 8 Mrs. W. SOMMERHAUSER girl Jan. 27 Mrs. John WILLIAMS boy Jan. 2 Mrs. Patrick KELLY girl Jan. 4 Mrs. Rudolph HAVERSTICK girl Jan. 4 Mrs. James GOODMAN dead boy ~List of Conveyances~ Filed with the Recorder during the week ending on last Monday: Henry G. STALL to John L. ROUGGLEY, lot in DeSoto F.P. KENNER to G.H. BRIEGGEMAN lot in Festus R.G. HOEKEN to J.B. BAKEWELL 120 acres township 40 range 4 Herman ZERMAN to Lorenz KIRCHNER seven lots in DeSoto W.E. BAGE to Seth G. MCKEE 14 1/2 acres section 20 township 40 range 5 John ZUFALL to Frank RISTECK? 70 acres in Romain Survey ~Probate Court~ Estate Adm. or Guardian Bessie L. BYRD minor W.R. DONNELL BARROWS minors J.H. MORSE Jr. Alfred CALLOWAY J.A. BROWN Catharine FRECH A.I. FRECH FARRELLY minors William BRACKMANN James M. HUSKEY Lucinda HUSKEY J.R. MCCULLOCH Lester J. HENRY Samuel PERRY Stephen R. PERRY F.W. REDECKER Robert ZISCH Rheinhold SCHLECHT Louis SCHLECHT J.S. SPALDING J.B. BAKEWELL Catharine KEEFE J.W. STAPLES ~Statement of County Warrants Issued by the County Court, and of Jury and Witness Scrip~ (Note: Listed are as many names that could be accurately read) Malinda STROUP pauper M. F. STROUP building bridge J.F. GREEN prosecuting attorney W.H. WAGNER keeping pauper Wm. BAUER painting courthouse J.J. HOEKEN goods for courthouse W.T. MOCKBEE team to poor farm A.K. BOYD work on Plattin road E.B. MAUPIN sheriff Thos. A. CHARLES county judge Henry SECKMAN county judge J.B. DOVER road commissioner D.B. VEAZEY circuit clerk T. TAYLOR and wife, paupers S.P. MCKEAN keeping pauper, keeping insane, sewing T.S. BREWSTER county physician J.B. FREDERITZIE bridge lumber John HOWARD bridge lumber Dr. MOCKBEE attending pauper W.R. DONNELL county clerk J.P. DOUGHERTY school commissioner Jesse MAUPIN keeping pauper C.S. MOTHERSHEAD constable T. WELSH repairing road to Vineland J.J. WILSON advertising M. ROGERS pauper T.O. SMITH taking pauper to farm James HOPSON county judge John MCCLAIN nursing wounded J.E. SWINK work on Festus road Henry STEFFEN repairing jail Mrs. M. HOUCK pauper Wm. SULLIVAN care of pauper James G. BERKELEY assessor C.B. PARSONS road damages James HAVERSTICK keeping pauper Waldemar SCHULZ bridge lumber George MARTIN bridge lumber R. COXWELL coffins for paupers R. MARSDEN taking jurors to farm Jas. HUSKEY taking pauper to farm O.T. SMITH official reporter Gust HAMEL & Son, bridge lumber D.W. TUCKER taking pauper to farm F.J. SHEIBLE treasurer S. FRAZIER insuring courthouse F. VOLLMAR door check, etc. George D. BARNARD stationery A.B. DAVIS repairing Sandy Bridge Rev. S. FRAZIER will preach at the HUSKEY schoolhouse next Sunday One couple was licensed to marry last week, Francis S. SULLIVAN and Miss Laura A. HAYES Henry REINEMER has sold his store to the Farmer's and Laborer's Union, and is now running it for that organization. Talbert C. CARVER, one of our oldest and best citizens died last Monday morning at his residence near Hillsboro, aged about 70. The Rock Township Anti-Horsethief society will hold its annual meeting on March 1st, at 2 p.m. in Antonia. All members requested to be present. John HEINER of Pevely has been confined to his bed for two weeks with ? throat disease, and Mrs. WOLF of the same place has just recovered from pneumonia. James MCGRATH, who formerly worked in Crystal City, met with a violent death by being run over by a train, at Kokomo. He was a son of Senator MCGRATH of St. Louis. We were all surprised, last week, at hearing of the death of Stephen Pounds, one of the oldest and best known citizens of the county. His death occurred ? Wednesday, near Vineland. John MCCREERY and his wife came near being drowned last Saturday, fording the creek near Victoria. Their wagon and team were washed down some distance, but they managed to get out. A bridge is needed there. The Bonne Terre Railway company bought the old Major BRYANT farm, near Herculaneum bridge, and on which Mr. ? has been living for several years. This company now owns some thousand acres of the best farming lands in this county. I have a few choice Shorthorn cows with calf by thoroughbred bull, and a few ? calves for sale cheap, if applied for soon. Address B.F. ENGLAND, Rush Tower, Mo. Mrs. CRULL, wife of Dr. A. CRULL, of near DITTMER'S store, died on day last week. She was somewhat advanced in years, but we have not learned her age. She was a daughter of the late George MCFRY and a sister of ex-sheriff MCFRY, and a much respected lady. Wanted: A married man to milk and work on farm. Would prefer one with two or three children old enough and willing to milk cows. T.A. CHARLES, Pevely, Mo. Our "fat man" is under obligations to Judge SECKMAN for a large mess of German carp, caught out of the Judge's fish pond. They were delicious. This was the first carp we have ever seen. They resemble greatly a buffalo fish, but the meat is sweeter and not so full of bones. Judge EDWARDS, of St. Charles, rendered his decision in the case of Jefferson County vs. St. Louis County, last Saturday, in favor of the latter. The case was an action brought by this county to compel St. Louis county to pay a proportion of the cost of building and repairing the Lemay Ferry bridge. A motion for a new trial is pending. Strayed: A yearling roan bull, also a yearling speckled heifer, mostly white, both unmarked. Any person who will inform me of their whereabouts will be compensated for their trouble. Address S. R. HAWKINS , Hematite, Mo. We understand that the Farmer's and Laborer's Union of this county are taking an interest in the establishment of another flouring mill at DeSoto. And another good mill there would be of great benefit to the farmers, by increasing the demand for wheat, and stimulating prices. It is thought that Mr. SHEARLOCK will be induced to put up the mill. He is a practical and experienced miller, and has the confidence of the people. The Wheel at Morse's Mill set a great example. Instead of setting up a new store and trying to break somebody else down, they bought out the store already there and hired the storekeeper, Mr. REINEMER, to run the business for them. Of course, where merchants are stubborn, such pleasant arrangements can not be made. Squire WILLIAMS of Victoria, was seriously injured last Tuesday evening by being thrown from his wagon while returning home from DeSoto. His skull is said to be broken, and his life despaired of. He was intoxicated at the time which accounts for the accident. His wife was with him, but she escaped without serious injury. Charles H. FETZER and Miss Maggie P. BROWN, of Plattin, were married by Squire T.L. MCCORMACK on the 25th ult. Mr. FETZER is one of the men who assisted in building the Bonne Terre Railroad, and his bride is the daughter of Mr. Joseph Brown, of near Plattin post office. As the groom has been married before, it is reasonable to suppose that the hills and valleys along the ? have ? with ? ere this. We wish them success in their new relation. On the 29th of January, John M. GAINES and Miss Mary D. MCCORMACK, daughter of Hardy MCCORMACK, were united in marriage at the residence of the bride's father, Rev. SRONCE, officiating. The bride received quite a number of nice and useful presents. After the two had been made one, the guests were conducted to the dining room, where they found a large table loaded with good things such as a wedding crowd delights to find. Of course, all did justice to this part of the occasion. After supper, Mrs. STONE, of DeSoto, and some others entertained those assembled with nice music. Circuit Court: Judge THOMAS finished up the docket last Friday and adjourned court. The following cases were disposed of in addition to those already reported. Louis SAUER and Michael NOLAN, two DeSoto butchers, pleaded guilty to slaughter house nuisance and were fined $5 each. They all deny maintaining nuisances, but after the conviction of the ROHLFINGs, on same charge, they concluded it best to plead guilty. James WILLIAMS plead guilty to gambling and was fined $5. This was in what is known as the cow case, he having been engaged with MCKEE and ? in playing for a cow. Noble SCHAEFER was found guilty of selling liquor without license and fined forty dollars. ROGGE vs. ROGGE ordered that the widow of Louis ROGGE, deceased, be allowed $? as her dower, out of money realized from sale of real estate. A new trial was granted in the case of Mary A. FLETCHER vs. Otto HERMANN on account of attorney going outside of the record in his closing speech to jury Anna WARACKEA vs. Fredericka WARACKEA et al, action on contract for rent: Henry HURTGEN appointed receiver on a bond of $500 to take charge of property, collect the money, and pay, first the taxes, second, his expenses, and then, to the plaintiff $150. An appeal was granted. Christian HAELIN was made a citizen of the United States. Charles WEXLER vs. R. ALLCOCK on account, judgment for $? Harry REYNOLDS, charged with seduction under promise of marriage, was acquitted by the jury. All other cases, motions, etc., were continued until next term. At a little before noon last Saturday, our little town was thrown into a fever of excitement over the news that Theo W. POOLE and Thomas M. MCGINN had escaped from jail. MCGINN had been sentenced a few days before to a three year term in the penitentiary for grand larceny, and POOLE was awaiting trial on a charge of robbing an old man named John TINDALE, in St. Louis. Both had made ineffectual attempts on the court, MCGINN to get a new trial, and POOLE to have the amount of his bail reduced from $? to $?. On Friday, Sheriff MAUPIN had gone up to near Fenton to sell some property under ex???? and had left the jail in charge of Mr. James T. MOSS. That evening, when Mr. MOSS went in lock up the prisoners for the night, he was told that it was not customary to secure the outside ?? to the ball, and was induced to leave it unlocked. Next morning when he took food to the prisoners, he was informed by Henry SALTZMANN, who is serving out a fine in jail, that POOLE and MCGINN were in bed, and did not want to be disturbed or awakened until the 11 o'clock meal came in. It had been their habit to ? nearly all night and sleep during the first part of the day. After the mail came in, which brought a letter for POOLE, ? announced that POOLE AND MCGINN were gone and that he had just discovered the fact, and he produced a couple of letters, written by POOLE which he had found. One was addressed to Lawyer ? asking him to look after POOLE'S case, during his absence, and promising to return ?. The other was to the Sheriff, thanking him for his kindness, stating that he was going to see friends to get money, and containing two positive promises to return soon. The other prisoners, Henry SALTZMANN and the REDLEY? boy then told that MCGINN and POOLE had employed themselves Friday afternoon, preparing for a journey next day, POOLE stating that he would get out on bail, and MCGINN claiming that he was to start for Jefferson City. MCGINN had a valise and some clothing, more than he wanted to take along and those he had given to SALTZMANN. The boy also told of how the two had gotten impressions in a cake of soap of the jail keys and had made wooden keys, and it was taken for granted that POOLE, who is a small man had put his hand through the barred door, placed his key in the lock, opened it, let himself and partner out, and then relocked the door. According to SALTZMANN, it must have been near midnight when the two men escaped, but they were met before 2 o'clock half way to Victory by R.A. MARSDEN and Allison REPPY, and one of the young men remarked as they passed, "there goes POOLE" but without thinking seriously who it was. MCGINN was also recognized before midnight in Thomas ? restaurant in DeSoto, where he stopped to buy something to eat. So they evidently got out not much later than ? o'clock Friday evening, and hence had been gone nearly twenty hours when their absence was discovered. The greatest surprise was Saturday evening, when Buck? BOYD arrived with some passengers from the Arcadia train, among them POOLE as a voluntary passenger to be again locked up in jail. He and MCGINN had walked to Victoria, wading the creek, drying their feet and legs with a towel taken from the jail, hence they ? to DeSoto, where they boarded a freight train, arriving in St. Louis Saturday morning. MCGINN then went his way rejoicing, and POOLE visited his wife and then called on his attorney, Marshall F. M CDONALD. After spending the day in the city, he returned to Victoria on the train, accompanied by Mr. MCDONALD, and there took the hack for his old quarters in jail. POOLE tells a very plausible tale about three men coming to the jail Friday evening, opening the doors, letting him and MCGINN out, and relocking the doors. But we can not make his report, and the stories told before his return by the other prisoners fit, and do not worry ourself by trying to believe all that either of these say. The ? papers have made a big sensation out of the affair, and the Post Dispatch has published a lot of false nonsense about the privileges and conveniences awarded POOLE by Sheriff MAUPIN, for all of which there was no shadow of foundation, so we have come to the conclusion that some newspapers are like some prisoners, not very reliable. William BORGWALD, of Windsor is quite unwell. Mrs. Grace CANNING? died at Kimmswick, Monday, after an illness of several months. Mrs. John ZIPP died at her home on the Maxville road. She was a sister of Joseph SIMMS of this place. Mrs. Florian ZUGG, one of Kimmswick's oldest settlers, died Saturday afternoon, leaving a husband and four children who have the sympathy of the entire community. Mrs. ZUGG was a very estimable lady and will be missed by all. ~Circuit Court~ On petition of Kasper KRAPA, and others, the commissioner was ordered to survey and locate new road in Rock township from Lemay Ferry Road, near Xavier KOHLER'S along an old road to Henry KOHLER'S ? to said KRAPA'S. Dramshop licenses were issued to Max FROMHOLD, C.C. HIRSCH, James VAY? J.W.SMITH, W.D. MILLHOUSE,? WILLIAMS & MERSEAL? Fred WAPPLER, Thos. SMITH, Charles KERTZ. Charles WUNDERLICK, KING & LUTERMAN?, DeSoto, Wm. BRYAN, and L. VOLLMAR, Hillsboro, ? TAYLOR, HIRSCHER & ?, Wm. HUFF, A. BROWN, Festus, John HEISER? Pevely, Louis FISCHER, High Ridge, Joseph ZIPP, Maxville, (a couple of other names, unreadable) Commissioner DOVER reported change in Byrnesville and Hillsboro road, over lands of Isabella KIDD and Nancy E. HERRINGTON, which was approved and change ordered. ~Byrnesville~ Mr. & Mrs. J.E. BYRNE and daughter, of Eureka paid us a short visit this week. Our townsman, Thomas ARMSTRONG, just arrived from Hillsboro after a stay of about three weeks. He was on the petit jury. Peter and Michael DUNNIGAN and some others, went to Hillsboro today for the purpose of having a guardian appointed for ? John DUNNIGAN. A young Democrat arrived at the residence of Pat BYRNE Jr. recently, and I am told that Pat is thinking of naming him after the next President of the United States, Grover CLEVELAND. Mrs. Frank CREAN has been sick, but is now able to be up. Thomas, son of Judge Pat BYRNE, has been very low for some time past, and is now recovering slowly. Mr. N.B. SULLEN'S wife, son and youngest daughter are down with pneumonia. James BITTICK, one of the oldest citizens of Meramec Township, died on the 17th ult. of heart disease. He was buried at Cedar Hill. The wife of Patrick GALVIN, formerly of this township, and late of St. Louis, died on the 24th? ult. and was buried at the Byrnsville Cemetery yesterday. Deceased was a half sister of Peter DUNNIGAN? John CRATTICK?, formerly of this township died at St. Elmo last week and was buried at St. Patrick's church cemetery, near Catawissa, Mo. ~Obituary~ Died - Harriet, daughter of W.H. and Margaret A. WALKER, January 25, 1890. She was born in Jefferson County, February 24, 1866, and married Al. EICHELBERGER about 16 months since, and she had a child about 18 days old at the time of her death. She professed faith in Christ and was baptized shortly before her death. She was a young lady of rare qualities, which made her a lovely child and companion. Her death is lamented by many friends and relatives. Her funeral was preached by Rev. L. F. ASPLEY? to a large and attentive audience, after which she was borne to her resting place in the cemetery at DeSoto. Died - January 13, 1890 of pneumonia, Charles K., son of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah BURGESS of Big River, aged 15 years, 11 months and 7 days (age as best as I can make out) Charlie, being the youngest son and child, was consequently a favorite with his parents, and his kind and loving disposition won for him the friendship of all who knew him. His illness was of short duration, but severe and painful from the first, yet he bore his affliction with ? and passed from his world to the one beyond with a smile on his face. He had been attending school at ? Hill, preparatory to entering college in the Spring. He was one of the most ? pupils in school, which of course won him the esteem and admiration of school mates and teacher, by whom he is sadly missed. As a friend and teacher of deceased we tender our heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family.

Kay, Last e-mail I got from him was March 3rd. This is e-mail address it came from: [email protected] Bettye > Would someone send me his email address, please? > Thanks, Kay > > > ==== MOJEFFER Mailing List ==== > New Hartford was the first town in Jefferson County. Planned by Christian > Wilt and John W. Honey in 1806, the town was located on the Mississippi > near the present town of Herculaneum. > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

Would someone send me his email address, please? Thanks, Kay

that library system has "set up" the High Ridge Library as the Genealogy Library especially since it is the home of the Gen. Society. I dont think its meant they dont wish to have them but the genealogy references becomes overwhelming for space. Even DeSoto Library is limited on space. ...I know that doesn't help those who are in this end of the county, me included since I moved back from High Ridge to Festus, but if you would like to keep the refs in this end of the county, Festus library would appreciate them and so will Crystal Library who is starting a genealogy section. LaDonna MOJEFFER List Admin.

Hello, I�m the genealogy library associate at the Jefferson County Library � Northwest Branch. This branch is in High Ridge. The Special Collection at the Northwest Branch is genealogy. The Fox-Windsor and Arnold Branches have core genealogy reference books. The Special Collection is happy to receive genealogy donations. We take books, magazines, photos, family histories, genealogy CDs, clippings, old newspapers pertaining to Jefferson County or the St. Louis area. Because of copyright laws, we can�t accept photocopies of books and burned CD�s. The library is located at 3033 High Ridge Blvd., High Ridge, MO 63049. Christine Merseal Genealogy Library Assoc. Jefferson County Library --------------------------------- Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web

In a message dated 3/8/2005 6:35:37 A.M. Central Standard Time, Tine Tek writes: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) website is _http://sos.state.mo.us/archives/_ (http://sos.state.mo.us/archives/) LaDonna MOJEFFER List Admin.

Am in the need of the email address. Richard Van Wagenen

That is too bad that they didn't want your materials. One nice thing, about having all gen. materials at one library, is that when someone visits the area, they are able to find it all at one library, and not have to travel to several different ones to see the info. I was in Mo. a couple of years ago and it was a delight to visit the High Ridge Library and not have to go to several different ones to find things. With having to make trips to the Hillsboro courthouse and the local college for probate records and also the library at High Ridge, I barely had time to find what I was looking for in the one week I was there. And when I was in Colo. over thanksgiving, I was able to spend several hours at the county library there which holds all the gen. materials for the county. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 8:19 PM Subject: [MOJEFFER] New Library in Arnold > I've been anxiously waiting for the new library to open in Arnold as it is > close to my house. While I was at the library tonight I asked a couple of > the > ladies if they would like some donations like cd's, tapes for vcr's, and > of > course I told them I had a lot of history as I had been working on > genealogy > for years. I would be glad to give them copies of things I have copied > over > the years, obituaries, old photos in my albums, and you know the usual. I > was told they would take the cd's or any donations, but not the genealogy > work, > as there are copyright isues, etc. I was told if I had anything please > give > to the High Ridge Library as they didn't really want things like that > there. > I told the one lady that's really sad. She said they are not a (forgot > the word) library as High Ridge is and they are run by the government and > cater > to more general business type work. > > Sorry folks that really ticked me off. I thought it would be nice for > the > historical society and members to allow everyone to have folders of their > families at the library as there are at the library in Frontenac and have > more > information of Jefferson County, have books on obits from surrounding > newspapers, different documents, like old maps, civil war, everything..... > > Sorry I felt insulted and thought it would be wonderful. > > Not trying to stir up anything, but it's sad when the library doesn't want > all of out documents and family trees that we have worked so hard on over > the > years. We all have a wealth of knowledge and it's a shame such a nice new > library doesn't care. > > There are plat books from 1900's, mafia and gangsters in St. Louis, > listing > of schools in Jefferson Co. at the library. WOW, I'm real excited. > > I am not complaining about the High Ridge Library by no means as they have > a > wealth of information and Chris Merseal and the rest of the staff are so > helpful and very knowledgeable. I love going there, it's just this new > library > is right by my house. > > Thanks for letting me vent. > > > ==== MOJEFFER Mailing List ==== > The townships of Jefferson County in the late 1880s: Big River, > Central, Joachim, Meramec, Plattin, Rock, and Valle. The > county seat, Hillsboro, is located in Central Township. > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

I've been anxiously waiting for the new library to open in Arnold as it is close to my house. While I was at the library tonight I asked a couple of the ladies if they would like some donations like cd's, tapes for vcr's, and of course I told them I had a lot of history as I had been working on genealogy for years. I would be glad to give them copies of things I have copied over the years, obituaries, old photos in my albums, and you know the usual. I was told they would take the cd's or any donations, but not the genealogy work, as there are copyright isues, etc. I was told if I had anything please give to the High Ridge Library as they didn't really want things like that there. I told the one lady that's really sad. She said they are not a (forgot the word) library as High Ridge is and they are run by the government and cater to more general business type work. Sorry folks that really ticked me off. I thought it would be nice for the historical society and members to allow everyone to have folders of their families at the library as there are at the library in Frontenac and have more information of Jefferson County, have books on obits from surrounding newspapers, different documents, like old maps, civil war, everything..... Sorry I felt insulted and thought it would be wonderful. Not trying to stir up anything, but it's sad when the library doesn't want all of out documents and family trees that we have worked so hard on over the years. We all have a wealth of knowledge and it's a shame such a nice new library doesn't care. There are plat books from 1900's, mafia and gangsters in St. Louis, listing of schools in Jefferson Co. at the library. WOW, I'm real excited. I am not complaining about the High Ridge Library by no means as they have a wealth of information and Chris Merseal and the rest of the staff are so helpful and very knowledgeable. I love going there, it's just this new library is right by my house. Thanks for letting me vent.