Posted on: Jefferson County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Jefferson/10479 Surname: MAHN, LAUFF ------------------------- Do you know George MANH's decendents. I'm tracing Kathrine MAHN b.10 OCT 1872 in Prophets Town, IL (m. Henry LAUFF 20 Feb 1900) d. 19 Nov 1969. Kathrine's father was a horse/cattle trader and later the ferryman at Lyons near Prophets Town. She had a sister, Sister Euphamia, a nun in Quincy, IL (I believe). She also had two brothers: Frank, who lived for many years in Rock Island, IL; and John in and around Springfield, MO. John had a son, John, and three daughters (Alice, Angela and Hazel). I believe Alice is still alive. Angela passed away in Nov 1997 at age 102. Two of Kathrine's children, Clara and Joseph, have died. Neither my dad, Joe, nor my 94 year old uncle remembered their mothers parents' names. Do we have a possible connection?

Haven't heard of Hurryville, there is a Curryville on route 54, outside of Bowling Green, Missouri. Not a ghost town but close.

Posted on: Jefferson County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Jefferson/10477 Surname: Keyton, Tindall ------------------------- I knew Earl and Howard, (both deceased) and the sister, Mildred Keyton Floyd still lives on 9th St. in Crystal City, Mo. Hope this helps you. If I can be of any help, let me know. I am researching Harris and Haverstick at this time.

Posted on: Jefferson County Wills Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/JeffersonWill/10030 Surname: Revis, Tesreau ------------------------- LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF B.C. REVIS OF FESTUS, JEFFERSON COUNTY, MISSOURI. I, B.C. Revis, of the County of Jefferson, State of Missouri, being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make, publish and declare this as and for my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made. First: I desire that all my just debts be paid at once out of any moneys which I may die possessed. Second:i have one five hundred dollar coupon liberty bond with coupons attached which I devise and bequeth to my daughter Gertrude Tesreau to be hers absolutely. Third; The five hundred dollar note and deed of trust signed by Alonzo Tesreau and Gertrude Tesreau I order to be canceled and delivered to them, as a token of my appreciation for services rendered me during my illness. Fourth; I give devise and bequeth unto Alonzo Tesreau and Gertrude Tesreau his wife the following described real estate to-wit: All of lots numbered Nineteen (19) Twenty (20) Twenty One (21) Twenty Two (22) Twenty Three (23) and Twenty Four (24) in Block Number Eleven (11) and lots numbered five (5) and six (6) in Block numbered fifteen (15) all in South University Place, the Second Addition. Also lots numbered twenty nine (29) and thirty (30) in block numbered fifty seven (57) in Windsor Heights, said Windsor Heights being a subdivision of the South one half of Section twelve (120 in Township Four (4) South of Range Sixty Seven (67) West, All of above described property being located in the County of Arapahoe State of Colorado. Fifth: The five hundred dollar Woodsman Insurance Policy which I have and which is made payable to my daughter Gertrude Tesreau, I desire to be used to pay my funeral expenses, and it is understood and agreed by her to use same for that purpose. Sixth: I give devise and bequeth to my daughter Gertrude Tesreau all my household kitchen furniture, and the ford which I now possess to be hers absolutely. Seventh: I desire that the following described real estate to-wit All of the north part of lot number one (1) of block number two of Adams subdivision of U.S. Survey No. 315, Township No. 40, North range No. six East, that is to say sixty five feet northwardly and southwardly off of the North side of lot no. one through the entire length thereof from Adam Street on the west to Church street on the east, same property being my home place, be sold by my executor at private sale as soon after my decease as convenient, and out of the proceeds, first pay the one thousand dollar deed of trust and note held by the Citizens Bank of Festus, then divide the remainder as follows to-wit: One fifth of said remainder to be paid to my son Dock Revis, One fifth to Gertrude Tesreau my daughter, One fifth to Raymond Revis my son, one fifth less one dollar to my son Raymond Revis and the one dollar to my son Jack revis, and the remaining one fifth to my son W.L. Revis. Eighth; All the rest and remainder of my estate which consists of notes signed by Thomas Palmer in the sum of Three hundred sixty five dollars more or less, and any other property which I have failed to dispose of I direct my executor to use to purchase marker tomb stones for my lot and graves therein, any remainder to be divided equally between my Heirs herein named. I hereby appoint Alonzo Tesreau my son in law, Executor of this my last will and Testament and I request that he serve as such without being required to give bond. In witness whereof , I have hereunto subscribed my name this twenty fourth day of April, 1929. Signed B.C. Revis The foregoing instrument was at the date thereof signed and declared by the said B.C. Revis, to be his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence, have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. Adam Fischer Festus,Mo. Geo. (illegible) Festus, Mo. Note: B.C. Revis was the mayor of Festus, Mo. from 1909 thru ??

Hello all, I am looking for any information about the Murrell line. Is there any one out there that has Murrells in their line? Or has books that might have information about this line that would do look up and give me a report when they have time. My gggfather William A Murrell was born December 24, 1820. Per census reports in MO. I have been unable to locate where or who his parents might have been. Looking for any information on this line or any one that I might contact. They may have traveled with Parish, Foys, Taylors, but just who they came to MO with is unknown. William was a chair maker and furniture maker, a Postmaster and JP. He settled in Ripley co MO after 1850. I believe he had siblings but do not know what happened to them. I know that there were Murrells in ST Louis Co in 1830 but have never had any contact with any one that has any information on them. Are there any old Orbits, Marriage or Will information available? Patricia Murrell Mata Pocahontas, AR PJMM@tcac.net

A link was added to Brian Oster's Vien Ici marriage abstract site today! The link was not added due to an oversight and my overwhelming schedule. Sorry for the delay, but it is there now! :) Patty Frazer County Coordinator Jefferson County MOGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~mojeffer/index.html Jefferson County Genealogical Society http://www.rootsweb.com/~mojcgs/index.html Jefferson County Historical Society http://www.rootsweb.com/~mojeffer/jchs/index.html Personal Home Page http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~pfrazer/index.html M*A*R*C*O*U*X Surname Web Site http://www.marcoux.genealogist.net List Owner: MOJEFFER, M*A*R*C*O*U*X, M*A*R*C*U*E, P*A*U*B*E*L

I am looking for the decendants of Great Aunt Georgie Lowe. She was born in Marion County, MO on Nov 7, 1882 and died Mar. 10, 1942. She was the daughter of George Lowe and Louisa Roach. She was married to Press Carr and had two children named, Delbert and Lillie Carr. She then married Millard Medley and had two other children named, Gene and Ruby Medley. She is burried in the Weaver Cemetery near Rush Tower where she lived many years. I knoe Delbert used to be a mail carrier at Rush Tower. I went to school at Rush Tower in the late 30s and early 40s. On bad days, I would go to her house and await my father to get me. Question: Does anyone know the whereabouts of any of these children or their decendants. George Lowe was the father of my grandfather, Ira Delbert Lowe. My name is Ray Lowe.... Thank You ...

The below site has new info.... Good Luck.... http://vienici.com/abmomarr.html Betty _______________________________________________________ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/

Posted on: Jefferson County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Jefferson/10476 Surname: Murrell ------------------------- I am looking for an Andrew Murrell (b) 1870 in TN (d) 1887. It was told Andrew was hang for bank robbery when he was 17 years old in Kansas City, Missouri and that he is buried there. Is there anyone who could help me with this. Thanks.

Not in Jefferson county, but close by. Can anybody help this guy? How about you, Desoto Joe. Mike Flannigan jwjphoto@mail.fidnet.com wrote: > Hi Mike, > > I`m a photographer up in Sullivan, Missouri, looking for ghost towns, read a > message by you to a gal about a town called Hurryville, wasn`t much info there, > tho. Wondered if you knew of any ghost towns in that area of St Francois County > where there are empty deserted buildings that I could photograph, especially > any buildings of unique architecture or brick facades. > > Thanks in advance, > > James W. Johnson > Sullivan, Missouri > Freelance > Photographer

Jefferson County, Missouri Marriages Volume 1 is now completely abstracted with a full name index. It includes 741 marriages from 1881 - 1885. Jefferson County all marriages from 1826-1871 and 1881-1885 are abstracted also African-American marriages from 1866-1878 are abstracted -- also -- also -- also -- also -- for Crawford County all marriages from 1828-1871 are abstracted and for St. Francois County all marriages from 1813-1887 are abstracted and for Washington County all marriages from 1815-1937 are abstracted also African-American marriages from 1865-1875 are abstracted Just click on http://vienici.com/abmomarr.html to bring you to a single page of links for the abstract indexes. The indexes have links to the abstract pages. You can also Search the site for surnames. Keep your eye on the site. New marriages are being abstracted continually. NOTICE: You could be a big help to me. I have been indexing marriages for months now, in four different counties. I have twice asked for the Jefferson County, Mo. GenWeb site to include a link to the Marriage Index page on my site. As with other counties I have abstracted, I included direct links back to the County GenWeb site. The shared link is helpful in building traffic to the Marriage Pages and what I think is a useful service. Jefferson County GenWeb is the only site which has not reciprocated, nor have they even responded to my requests. ** Would you write the County Site Coordinator Patty Frazer and request a link be established ** mailto:pfrazer@flash.net ** You help is tremendously appreciated.

I recently received information on one of my long standing brickwalls. John Jones b 1811 IN was married to a woman named Ellen b SC. I have never been able to find a marriage record. I've since been told that Ellen is the daughter of Peter Williams and Mary Ann Ogle. This seems to make sense if Ellen came in the migration of the Williams/Ogles to Jefferson county. Can anyone confirm this and possibly point to data on the Williams/Ogle lines. This data came from films of Myrtle E. Gunderson which I understand may not be that reliable. Any help is appreciated. Mike

Hi, I'd like to get in touch with Norma Fuchs of  Imperial. The e-mail address I have must be an old one. I believe she has info on my Drennen famiy and also my Pierce family. Please contact me either through this list or e-mail. Thanks very much. Joyce Roth JRoth23350@aol.com

I can reach the website, but can go no further than that. This has been a problem for awhile, though I can go to other sites on the net, without any trouble, and use them. I get the message that it is not responding. Any suggestions? Ellen dandemac@camasnet.com

Posted on: Jefferson County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Jefferson/10475 Surname: Pinson, House, Turley ------------------------- Dear Bettye: A few years ago we visited the Blackwell Missouri area searching for Pinson ancestors possibly buried in the old Blackwell cemetery on the Wallen property located near the old Masonic lodge in St. Francois County Missouri. My Pinson ancestor married into the Adam House family of Washington County Missouri. I believe there were also Turleys in our ancestry but have not been able to confirm this. They attended the Providence Baptist Church in St. Francois County and are buried in the Germania Cemetery across the road from the church. I am interested in the "Blackwell Missouri & Beyond" book you mentioned. Where is the DeSoto Public Library and how much is the book? Would be interested in corresponding with you.

Harold J. Mesey_ 1958 - 1959. Rebecca O'Harver_ Daughter of Oscar & Reva O'Harver 11 / 10 / 1959. Pauline M. Rogers_ 12 / 21 / 1937 - 12 / 30 / 1985. Mary Lee Harris_ 1960. Samuel J. Harris_ 1955 - 1956. Zelda Marie Brakefield_ 1932 - 1933. Claud & Claudine Mathis_ 3 / 16 / 1919. Vickie Lynn Williams_ 7 / 30 / 1956 Daughter of David & Shirley. Robert L. Chapman_ 10 / 10 / 1945 - 11 / 16 / 1945. Isaac Wolf_ Died 8 / 26 / 1881. Richard Schrum_ 4 / 12 / 1898 - 10 / 15 / 1918. Ollie M. ?_ 2 / 28 / 1888 - 10 / 24 / 1913. Oral Schrum_ MO PVT HQ BTRY 692 FA BN W W II. 7 / 31 / 1904 - 5 / 25 / 1972. Halley M. Schrum_ 10 / 25 / 1867 - 12 / 14 / 1934. Ruby Jewell Spruell_ 1 / 24 / 1932 - 1 / 30 / 1939. Connie Lee Maness_ 2 / 17 / 1944 - 2 / 17 / 1944. Gary Lee Johnson_ 1953 - 1953. Jennie Laura Wallace_ (Nee Suddick) 1869 - 1910. (MD) S.T. Suddick_ 1 / 11 / 1836 - 2 / 7 / 1895 - Mary Adaline Suddick_ 3 / 1 / 1844 - 10 / 7 / 1885 - Jennie Laura_ Daughter of S. T. & Mary Suddick, 5 / 17 / 1869 - 12 / 16 / 1910. Sallie Pinson_ 1853 - 1939 - Carrie Williams_ 4 / 9 / 1862 - 3 / 4 / 1888. Annie E. Williams_ 1 / 6 / 1864 - 9 / 5 / 1884. Elizabeth T. Clarke_ Wife of James Clarke. 9 / 20 / 1813 - 12 / 31 / 1901. Christiana Hyatt_ 6 / 23 / 1875 - 4 / 17 / 1930. Helen M. Hyatt_ 10 / 27 / 1844 - 2 / 13 / 1902 - William C. Hyatt_ 9 / 23 / 1844 - 6 / 26 / 1886. Allie_ Wife of Horace Hearst. 3 / 24 / 1864 - 4 / 27 / 1888. Howard_ (The rest is worn away) William P. Jarvis_ 4 / 7 / 1846 - 10 / 15 / 1908 (Father) Marya Jarvis_ 12 / 11 / 1853 - 2 / 28 / 1931 (Mother) J. J. Taylor_ CORP'L CO B 47TH MO INF. Maria C. Blank_ 3 / 9 / 1826 - 3 / 25 / 1889 (Mother) Infant_ Son of M. L. & H. Morris. 9 / 30 / 1898 - 3 / 2 / 1899. Augusta_ Wife of Anton Lutz. 2 / 3 / 1839 - 7 / 28 / 1881. Amariah Coon_ 1835 - 1884 - Eliza Frissell Coon_ (His wife) 1844 - 1907 - Albertise Coon Reppy_ 1870 - 19(No date written here) Burdette Coon_ 1872 - 1880 - Juilette Coon_ 1874 - 1884 - Orlando Coon_ (No dates) William Robert Coxwell_ 1924 - 1988 - Dorothy Ann Coxwell_ 1927 - (No date written here) William Robert Coxwell_ S SGT US ARMY W W II 1924 - 1988. Mollie F. Weaver_ 10 / 9 / 1904 - 10 / 8 / 1995. Oscar E. Weaver Sr._ 4 / 13 / 1904 - 4 / 5 / 1981. Hulda M. Brunkhorst Stickler_ 12 / 31 / 1891 - 11 / 25 / 1983. Harad Gibson_ CO H 18TH MO INF. Jane Bament_ Born in England 5 / 28 / 1799 - Died in De Soto 3 / 6 / 1880. Martha Coxwell_ 1834 - 1900. Robert Coxwell_ 1844 - 1931. Metford Sellek Coxwell_ 8 / 31 / 1868 - 7 / 1 / 1903. Infant_ Effie F. Coxwell_ 1867 - 1949. Ernest S. Coxwell_ 1867 - 1929. (A big Coxwell stone) M. Emily Coxwell_ 1900 - 1985. E. Gerald Coxwell Sr._ 1899 - 1976. Diana Coxwell_ 1859 - 1942. Thomas F. Coxwell_ 1850 - 1940. James W. McGill_ 4 / 13? / 1883 - 12 / 27 / 1895? Jane L. Jackson_ 8 / 13 / 1834 - 5 / 18 / 1905 (Mother) James M. Jackson_ 8 / 31 / 1830 - 5 / 25 / 1876 (Father) Charles Earl Codding_ 8 / 4 / 1895 - 3 / 1 / 1898 . Son of Blanche Wilson & Frank O. Codding. Samuel L. Codding_ PVT CO 5 OHIO INF (CIVIL WAR) 1831 - 1892. Catherine E. Codding_ 1834 - 1900. Frank Harder_ Born in St. Gallen Switzerland. Died 4 / 13 / 1887, 52 years 6 months - Hester Harder_ 1836 - 1920 - Jennie_ Beloved wife of Chas Null. 11 / 26 / 1858 - 9 / 3 / 1888. Charles P. Wamsganz_ 1892 - 1965 - Emma S. Wamsganz_ 1897 - 1990. Charles P. Wamsganz_ MO PVT BTRY C 30 FIELD ARTY W W I 1 / 19 / 1892 - 9 / 16 / 1965. Elmer W. Castanie_ 1912 - 2001 - Esther Castanie_ 1906 - 1999. Lottie Thurman_ 1884 - 1940. Geo R. Thurman_ 1883 - 1938. Gertrude W. Reid_ (Nee Welch) 2 / 25 / 1915 - 8 / 28 / 1988. William J. Brown_ 1835 - 1888 - Annie M. Brown_ 1834 - 1890. Edward Reid_ 1872 - 1943 - Martha J. Reid_ 1876 - 1964. Benson J. Mahn_ 1876 - 1887. Lily May Mahn_ Wife of Frank Mahn. 9 / 1 / 1878 - 9 / 22 / 1903. Salathiel Cole_ 1 / 4 / 1815 - 5 / 12 / 1883 - Mary Ann Cole_ 7 / 9 / 1822 - 6 / 25 / 1881. John G. Martin_ 1826 - 4 / 29 / 1893 - Vianna C. Martin_ 4 / 6 / 1837 - 10 / 11 / 1908. Louisa Kempe_ 1856 - 1949 - Henry Kempe_ 1854 - 1946. Charlotte Stirzel_ Born in Prussia Germany 1 / 19 / 1814 - 11 / 14 / 1895 - Alfred_ Son of Henry & Louisa Kempe. 12 / 27 / 1888 - 5 / 16 / 1889. Ernest A. Kempe_ 1890 - 1959 - Hazel A. Kempe_ 1894 - 1961. Charlotte Stirzel_ 1 / 19 / 1814 - 11 / 14 / 1895. Chas H. Stirzel_ 1881 - 1930. August Racine_ 1 / 1 / 1843 - 5 / 12 / 1887 - Sophia Racine_ 2 / 10 / 1848 - 3 / 20 / 1929. (An old nameless stone) Little Henry_ Son of C. H. & Rose Dugan. 11 / 26 / 1898 - 3 / 12 / 1899. H. T. Dugan_ LIEUT CO C 5TH MO S. M. CAV. Edward Smith_ Died 9 / 8 / 1876 1 month 2 years 29 days. Charles H. Dugan_ 1 / 14 / 1865 - 11 / 14 / 1901. Sarah C._ Wife of James M. Coza. 9 / 3? / 1842 - 3 / 2 / 1879. Mary_ Daughter of F. & Frederica Wappler. 1 / 2 / 1875 - 5 / 1 / 1880. Fredericka Wappler_ 5 / 30 / 1845 - 12 / 17 / 1928 - J. F. Wappler_ Born in Nellstadt Germany. 3 / 8 / 1841 - 8 / 15 / 1900. Augusta C. Herdlein_ 1879 - 1928. Guy P. Martin_ 10 / 1 / 1896 - 12 / 14 / 1923 - Charlotte Gemperle_ 11 / 9 / 1895 - 10 / 7 / 1991 -Wed to Paul F. - Fannie L. Martin_ 8 / 25 / 1862 - 1 / 13 / 1904 - William Martin_ 9 / 30 / 1843 - 6 / 28 / 1910. Blanche M. DeGonia_ 1897 - 1991. Blanche M. DeGonia_ 1900 - (No date written here) Eva L. DeGonia_ 1928 - (No date written here) Virginia Rose Starkey_ 1891 - 1984. Chester H. Ditch_ 1915 - 1991 - Joan R. Ditch_ 1924 - 1988. Chester Henry Ditch Sr._ S2 US NAVY W W II 5 / 20 / 1915 - 7 / 19 / 1991. Desoto Joe/The Record Man

Posted on: Jefferson County Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Mo/JeffersonObits/10260 Surname: Kenner, O'Leary, Aubuchon, Claywell, Howell, Holloway, Blaylock, Elvins, Wesley ------------------------- MISS LUCY KENNER, VETERAN SCHOOL TEACHER, DIED OCT. 12 Miss Lucy Kenner of Elvins, who had taught in the public school of this area for 47 years, passed away in St. Luke's Hospital, St. Louis, Friday, October 12, 1951, ending a prolonged illness. She was born on November 25, 1884, in Festus [Jefferson County, MO], a daughter of Frank Patrick and Mary O'Leary Kenner, and at the time of death was 66 years 10 months 17 days of age. Miss Kenner received her B.S. degree in Education from the University of Missouri. She had taught 40 years in the Elvins schools, other schools having included Bismarck, Doe Run and French Village. She was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Dennis Kenner. Surviving are her aged mother, Mrs. Mary Kenner of Elvins and a sister, Mrs. Emma AuBuchon of Fredericktown, besides two nieces, a nephew, other relatives and a wide circle of friends. Funeral services were held on Monday morning, October 15, at nine o'clock at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rivermines, conducted by the Rev. Francis Muellner and the Rev. Edmund Clohessy. Burial was in the Old Calvary Cemetery, Farmington. Alvin Hood Service. All public schools in Elvins were closed all day on Monday in respect to the passing of Miss Kenner. Six members of the Elvins Board of Education served as pallbearers: John Claywell, Jesse Howell, Lee Holloway, Rufus Blaylock, Raymond Elvins and Forrest Wesley. Miss Kenner was the oldest teacher in the Elvins schools and among the oldest teachers in St. Francois County. During her stay in Bonne Terre Hospital, members of the Elvins Board of Education paid her a visit, and presented her with 40 roses, one for each year she had taught in the Elvins Schools. With the roses was the following expression of appreciation: "Dear Miss Kenner: May these roses express to you in a small way, our feeling of sincere appreciation of you and the unselfish service that you have rendered through the years to our school and community. Your many years of faithful service and untiring devotion to your task have not gone unrecognized by your many friends and co-workers. May you be assured that it is with gratitude in our hearts toward you, when we think of the part that you have had in influencing and helping to mold the characters of the many young lives with whom you have had contact. Your contribution to lofty ideals and principles has been great, and worthy of our heartiest appreciation. Your Elvins Friends." [The Lead Belt News, Flat River, St. Francois County, Missouri, Friday, October 19, 1951] Note: See the St. Francois County GenConnect Obituary Board for obituraries of Frank Patrick Kenner and Mary O'Leary Kenner who are the parents of Lucy Kenner.

Charles L. Wilkson was the second child born to Emily Goza and James Michael Wilkson. Charles and his wife, Elizabeth Vineyard lived in Festus, MO. Charles died when his son Bartholomew (Bart) was twelve years old. A few years after Charles'Death, the family moved to Bonne Terre, where Elizabeth operated a boarding house. Later Elizabeth married W. L. Butler. Elizabeth became known to Bart's children as "Grandma Butler". Elizabeth divorced W. L. Butler and went to live with Addie Bowman's family. When Grandma Butler was losing her eyesight, Uncle John Wilkson kept her from going blind by paying her doctorbills. I'm working on the Wilkson family history. Contact me at joetrans@aol.com if you are interested. I have a photo of Elizabeth Vineyard that I can e-mail if interested. Joe

I live in Washington so can't attend but I may have some information of interest. I descend from the Vineyards through Annie Vineyard and John William Wilson. Christian Vineyard (Jr.) the son Christian and Christina is buried on the Wilson homestead near De Soto. I have a transcript of headstones from the Wilson family cemetery. I have photos of most of the headstones listed in the transcript. I also have photos of some descendants of Annie Wilson. I hope you get a good turnout. Kirk Painter ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara Heiles" <bvh37@msn.com> To: <MOJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2001 11:11 AM Subject: [MOJEFFER] LOOKING for VIN(E)YARD'S > We are a small group of Vin(e)yard's looking for other Vin(e)yard's > descended from Christian Weinert(Vineyard) and Christina Doebler(Tabler) > from Botetourt County,VA. arriving into Missouri in or around 1821. > > After 180 years we thought it is about time we all got together and said > HELLO! Spread the word! We are meeting at the DeSoto Library 12May,2001. > >From 900am-1200n for exchanging history, break for lunch, then Walther Park > Central Pavilion from 100pm-500p. Both are reserved. Come to one or both but > please come. Bring a folding chair,cooler and more Vineyard's. > > Any questions contact: > Barbara Vineyard Heiles > 314 351 6866 > bvh37@msn.com > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > > ______________________________

Hello, I just wanted to share this with the list. I have looked almost a life time for this cemetery. I have lived here moved away and back during this time. My dad showed me the cemetery about 20 years ago but we did not find these graves. This time could not find the two Parish graves that my father and I found some time back. The trees are large and the briers are many. There are definite signs of at least 22 graves. My father felt there were at least 50. The sight may be 200 years old. Some of the trees that have blown down in storms or cut were 35-40 inches across. Sadly grave robbers had dug into my great grand parents graves leaving their shovel near by. Even this will not over shadow the joy of being able to find and document another Murrell! The dates of their birth match the information found in the old Murrell bible. Harvey Murrell parent's were William A Murrell and Lucinda Foy. I do not know who William's parents were; he was born December 24, 1820. Lucinda was the daughter of Simon Foy and Charlotte Sims. (Charlotte was the daughter of Bartlett Sims and Elizabeth Parish). Josie was the daughter of George Taylor and Jane Grissom. Josie was the granddaughter of Asa Taylor. The Taylor, Murrell, Sims, and Foys were in Limestone Co AL early 1800's. Sims Mary Sims, Charlotte Sims' sister married Benjamin Murrell I have been trying see what relationship William A Murrell might have had with the Murrells that were in Limestone Co AL. If any one has any connection to any of these families that could assist in that I would appreciate hearing from you. Still looking for the Missouri-Murrell family William belonged to... can any one help? Keep on looking....things do happen. Pat Murrell Mata > Also visited Murrell Cemetery today and as a result we now have pictures and additions to the inhabitants list. > > Betty > > http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~randolph/cemeteries.html > >