Just to remind everyone -- Charlotte's "Pearls" are now archived permanently at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_newspaper.htm -------------------------------- Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson County, Missouri WEDNESDAY, 10 DECEMBER 1884 We learn from the WATCHMAN that Capt. BEISBARTH has a new recruit in his company -a fac semilie of the Captain T.E. PHILLIPS, Esq., also has an additon to his family - a little girl. Married, at De Soto, by 'Squire GOFF, W.C. NICHOLS of Poplar Bluff and Mrs. Missouri WALKER of De Soto; by Rev. G. STEEL, Henry MILLER and Laura DELANEY; by Rev.J.C. DOWNER, Jerry LONG and Agnes BRUCE, both colored. Jerry is an old Potosi lad, about 70 years of age, and got married to save firewood. WEDNESDAY, 17 DECEMBER 1884 Joseph HARVEY, of near Hematite, died on the 6th inst., aged 56 years. Frank GALSTER, aged 52 years, 5 months and 3 days, died on the 28th of November, at his home on Belew's Creek. Henry MILLER and Osman McMULLIN left yesterday for Vicksburg, Mississippi, where they expect to remain all Winter. Doc DRENNEN and Sarah SCHULTZ were recently married on Belew's Creek. They received a charivari from their neighbors. W.H. and George W. CAPE of De Soto, paid their subscriptions last Saturday. A regiment of men the size of these brothers would make Emperor William feel proud. We learn that Capt. Wm. OTTOMEYER of Belew's Creek fed his hogs arsenic for the cholera. The remedy proved effectual and stopped the disease, but was death to the porkers. Mrs. Laura, wife of Elias F. DONNELL, was buried last Saturday. This leaves another home desolate. Mrs. D. was an estimable Christian lady and much respected by all. Mrs. Mary J. McCONNELL died at Bonne Terre on the 17th ult. She was a daughter of James and Caroline McCARTY of this county, and married W.J. McCONNELL on the 25th of November, 1856. The personal property of Henry R. PREWITT, deceased, will be sold by the administrator next Saturday at deceased's late residence on Jones' Creek. There are four mules, three mares, eleven cattle, hogs, sheep, corn, wheat, hay, machinery etc. Married, at the residence of the bride's father, Henry DUTZ, by 'Squire MOCKBEE. December 9th, Joseph KORBER and Miss Frances DUTZ; by 'Squire BRYAN, November 2nd, Thomas J. WILLIAMS and Miss Emily WIDEMAN; by same official, December 7th, Silas G. DRENNEN and Miss Mary WIDEMAN. On Monday, the 22d inst., H. HURTGEN, as administrator of the estate of Anna E. VAUGHN, deceased, will sell, at her late residence, a lot of personal property, among which is an excellent rosewood piano, which cost about $1,000 when new, and a good spring wagon. For particulars see small bills. LICENSED TO MARRY - William ALDERSON and Maggie PULABETT, Andrew F. JOHNSTON and Emma HILL, John KEATING and Emma. D. ALDERSON, Charlie WILLE and Sarah DECLUE, Frederick SCHWINK and Lydia CUNNINGHAM, W.C. NICHOLS and Missouri WALKER, Henry James MILLER and Laura V. DEIANEY, Joseph KROBER and Frances DEITZ, Mark N. DRINENN and Sarah E. SCHOULZ, Silas G. DRENNEN and Mary WIDEMAN. On Monday, the 8th inst., the residence of Christian MILLER, of near House's Spring, was burned with all its contents, including all the household goods and 200 bushels of wheat. Mr. MILLER was away from home at the time, the fire occurring about 11 a.m., and a defective flue is supposed the have been the cause. He had insurance in the home of New York to the amount of $1300 on house and contents. Mr. C.F.W. ZINK, special agent of the Home, surveyed the premises next day and reports the loss at$1200, and thinks the money will be paid soon, as his company is always very prompt. DEATHS and BIRTHS - The following deaths were reported the past week: Date Name Age November 17 John C. FOX 4 years November 24 Peter GEIB 63 years November 28 Frank GOLSTER 52 years November 16 Theresa HARMAN 2 years November 13 Peter COOPER 29 years October 21 Minnie KELLY 8 years October 8 Wm.L. LANHAM 8 months September 11 Charles COGAN 1 1/2 years December 6 Jos. L. BOKIN 10 months BIRTHS Date Name of mother Sex November 25 Mrs. Wilhelmina BUMBACH boy November 24 Mrs. Paulina SCHAFFER boy November 27 Mrs. Josephina St. JOHN girl November 18 Mrs. Eliza Catharine YEIDA girl November 25 Mrs. Thomas LONG girl November 27 Mrs. Fritz KRAMME boy October 8 Mrs. Squire KETCHUM boy October 4 Mrs. Henry BONACRE girl December 1 Mrs. Horace C. McCLAIN boy December 30 Mrs. Charles BEISBARTH boy December 3 Mrs. George CRULL boy December 3 Mrs. Charles OERMAN boy August 29 Mrs. James LONG girl August 26 Mrs. Arthur STEARNS boy

When did Andrew & Mary come to Jefferson County? If I read the scribbling on Robert's death Cert correctly they are both from Virginia. So Mary could easily be a Jennings without there being a Jennings presence in Jefferson County. Lots of Jennings in VA. ----- Original Message ----- From: darlene green To: Art Behrens Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 10:37 PM Subject: Re: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson Hi Art, You are right about them being the right family being. And Charles was born in 1883, If I have the wrong birth year on Richard, then that would explain his not being on the 1840 census. I went to the library today and looked for the family in Washington Co but they weren't in either the 1850 or 1860 census'. The hunt Continues. Nancy is actually buried in the Stroup Cemetery at Victoria, MO. Down the road from Hemetite. I'm pretty sure the Mary Richardson in the 1850 census is Allen's wife (from the1840 census). Allen Richardson mar. in Washington Co on 22oct1835 Polly Christopher, since she was living with Thomas Christopher and his family it makes sense that he is her kinsman. I also think they are wrong about Mary being a Jennings as that is not a name associated with that area to my knowledge. I've heard the name Jenne befour. Yes I do need to do a lot more research on this but I know more now then I did a year ago thanks to all of you who are and have helped me. Art Behrens <abehrens@ix.netcom.com> wrote: And this appears to be the family of Robert & Nancy (Williams) Richardson in the 1880 census: http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/census/household_record.asp?HOUSEHOLD_CODE=1880US_8400946&HOUSEHOLD_SUB=1&frompage=5 ----- Original Message ----- From: Art Behrens To: James Johnston ; mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 1:42 PM Subject: Re: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson And this is probably Robert's wife Nancy: http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/birthdeath/deaths.asp?id=82808 Died 06/28/1885 5am, 41 years old, buried Shoup Graveyard, Hematite? ----- Original Message ----- From: Art Behrens To: James Johnston ; mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 1:25 PM Subject: Re: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson Robert Richardson's death cert was witnessed by his son Charles. Charles' death cert is also on the Mo SoS site and shows him born 25 Mar 1882 and dying 3 Nov 1951 in DeSoto, buried Woodlawn Cemetery. Father: Robert Richardson, Mother: Nancy Williams, Wife: Effie Papin. ----- Original Message ----- From: Art Behrens To: James Johnston ; mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 1:09 PM Subject: Re: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson There is a death cert on the Mo SoS site for Robert Richardson dying 11 Apr 1912 but showing his birth date as 28 Apr 1842 (not 23apr1832) and listing parents as Andy Richardson & Mary Jennings (not Jenne). It shows he was buried in the M.O. Cemetery in Hematite. Art B. ----- Original Message ----- From: James Johnston To: mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson According to Andrew Richardson's probate file, he died before February 5th, 1845. His wife, Mary, was appointed original administrator, but she relinquished that right, and turned over her husband's probate to be administered by Jonathan Smith. According to probate files on Andrew, James Cundiff was appointed guardian of Andrew's children. James and Mary were married approximately 13 months after Andrew's death. Now, I haven't been able to find James Cundiff in the 1850 census, so I'm not sure if he died. If the Mary Richardson living with Thomas and Isabella Christopher in 1850 is Andrew's widow, then I would assume that Mary and Mr. Cundiff got a quick divorce, or he left her. But again, these are assumptions at this point, as facts need to be found on James Cundiff. I tried to find the maiden name of Isabella Christopher to see if she was related to Mary, but have had no luck. Isabella was married previously before marrying Thomas, and I can't find that marriage record. I would assume Isabella originally was married in Illinois. Hope this has been a little help. Art Behrens wrote: What makes you think Andrew who is 4 in 1850 can be the same Andrew who is 40-50 in 1840? ----- Original Message ----- From: darlene green To: mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 5:07 PM Subject: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson I have been told Robert Richardson (23apr1832-11apr1912) was the son of Andrew and Mary Jenne Richardson. Going through the !840 census I found Andrew (40-50) and a Wife (20-30) plus 2 females -5, there are no sons. In 1840 Robert would have been about 8 yrs. old. I also checked marriage records (internet). I noticed a lot of Richardsons in Franklin and Washington Co's. Am I looking at the wrong Andrew? In 1850 Mary is now living in the home of Thomas and Isabella Christopher and has children: Nancy G.-14, Palina -12, Elizabeth -8, William -5 and Andrew -4. I believe this is the Andrew from the 1840 census. I also found Mary Richardson, who married James Cundiff married him on 8mar1846 in Valle Twnp. so either I have the wrong Mary and James or the wrong Andrew. Can anyone tell me if this Mary and James are his mother and step-father? Any help with Robert's history would be appreciated. Thanks, Darlene ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------- Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Yahoo! 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Ramona KULAT, if you see this notice or if anyone knows her and how to get hold of her, please, I would love to "talk" to her. I found an old note from her, written about 7 or 8 years ago, referring to an Elijah MANESS whose wife was Helen Alonza ROBINSON, of Jefferson County, Missouri. Please contact me. Charlotte Maness

Just to remind everyone -- Charlotte's "Pearls" are now archived permanently at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_newspaper.htm -------------------------------- Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson County, Missouri Part II WEDNESDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 1884 MARRIED - McCORMACK - BYRNS - At the residence of Hon. Thomas BYRNS, father of the bride, by Rev. S.W. EMORY, November 19, 1884, Mr. Lawrence Y. McCORMACK and Miss Mattie BYRNS. Invitations had been sent out to a number of relatives and friends and, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, about 120 persons were present to witness the ceremony. Misses Missouri BYRNS and Julia BOWLES were brides maids and Messrs. D.C. McCORMACK and Horace WAGGENER groomsmen the entire company partook heartily of the magnificent wedding supper, and left enough provisions to have fed more than as many more. The bride and groom received a valuable assortment of handsome presents but we were only able to get a partial list of the donors, viz: Bed spread, Miss Mollie McCORMACK; assortment table linen, G. SIEVERS and lady; silver syrup pitcher, Horace WAGGENER; silver butter dish, D.C. McCORMACK; silver cake stand, George McMULLIN; brush and case, Os. McMULLIN; silver castor, Mrs. Sallie PRICE; same Mrs. H. McCORMACK; silver pickle caster and tongs, Dr. GUIBAR and lady; same, Miss Millie DONNELL; plush album, R.W. McMULLIN; linen, W.R. DONNELL; silver spoons, Miss Annie BYRNE; same, Mrs. George BOWLES. The bridal costume was very handsome, as were also those of the bridesmaids, but we are not competent to describe such things. The happy couple start in life with the good wishes of a large circle of friends, all of whom have confidence that it is a match that can be a happy one. DE SOTO - Again the housebreakers have done their work. Mr. SMITH's store was entered, last Thursday night, through aback window. The safe was broken open and $50 carried off, with several dollars worth of jewelry and pocket cutlery. Tools used in the work were stolen from Mr. HACKE's blacksmith shop. Our citizens cannot be too careful of their money and valuables, knowing that the town is infested with these burglars. WEDNESDAY, 10 DECEMBER 1884 COUNTY COURT - Sarah ETHERIDGE was sent to the poor farm. Proceedings of inquest by 'Squire WATERS, on body of Frank RAMEY, approved and feebill of $10.65 allowed. Jurors for the January term of Circuit court were drawn, as follows: Grand - James MOON, Henry EULER, Thornton SMITH, Martin V. HUSKEY, John W. CLOVER, John NOLAN, U.S. WELLS, Peter CHRIST, T.H. HASSE, J.K. CROSSMAN, J.H. GAMEL and James A. WILSON; petit - Rezin GOWAN, T.J. DONNELL, John HOPSON, George BRECKENRIDGE, W.F. ROBERTS, J.C. SHORE, Edward RYAN, J.R. WILLIAMS, Louis EVERARD, John H. GERKINS, Ferdinand WEBER, Gottleib SIEVERS, Jonas YATES, Albert ROSENAUER, James WILCOX, John RICHARDSON, John M. RUTLEDGE, L.E. McCARTHY, Louis GERBER, J.L. DUNKLIN, W.J. HARRISON, J.R. BERRY, Lester HENRY and Peter SEIBELS. Accounts were allowed against Jefferson county as follows: Robert McMULLIN, building bridge $43.60 George MUNROE, taking pauper to county farm 5.00 Louis HARTWEIN, bridge lumber 10.00 Gust. HAMEL, bridge lumber 48.26 John L. WEAVER, sheriff 14.00 S. FRAZIER, insurance on courthouse and jail 226.50 F.H. WILLIAMS, building bridge 40.00 M.C. JENNINGS, county school commissioner 70.00 G.D. BARNARD, Stationery 12.50 Alexander CALLAHAN, sawing wood 19.50 Otto RAUSCHENBACH, bridge lumber 43.78 E. VOLLMAR, wood for courthouse 61.25 W.R. DONNELL, county clerk 51.40 C.T. HORINE, circuit clerk 29.25 Geo. BEERESHEIM, repairing gravel road 57.59 Franz GRIMM, repairing Lemay bridge 20.75 Wm. CLARK, treasurer 50.00 N.W. WELCH, carpenter work 1.50 Jos. J. HOEKEN, repairing gravel road 22.10 John HUBELI, repairing jail 4.00 John WILLIAMS, county judge 6.00 R.G. MADISON, county judge 8.92 Mary, relict of Rev. BEMER, aged 47 years., was buried in the De Soto cemetery, last Thursday. A Mrs. Betsy SMITH died at Bonne Terre, Mo, on the 29th ult., at the age of 92 years and 7 months. We are informed that Mr. Eugene AMOR has been placed in an insane asylum. He had been sick a long time, and the disease finally impaired his mind.

Just to remind everyone -- Charlotte's "Pearls" are now archived permanently at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_newspaper.htm -------------------------------- Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson County, Missouri WEDNESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 1884 LICENSED TO MARRY - Sammie B. CRAIG and Irene JOHNSTON, Albert FUCHS and Magdalena HABERBERGER, Robert WILSON and Katie HARBOR (colored), Michael HILDERBRAN andSarah HERRINGTON, Elias F. HONEY and Medora BOOTH. In the Circuit court, last week, James HOGAN and Henry BRIGGS were made full citizens of the United States. The prosecuting witness in the case of the State vs.. Matt. QUINN not having been found, the defendant was discharged on his own recognizance, and the cause continued. No other cases were disposed of. MARRIED - At De Soto, November 5, 1884, by Rev. George STEELE, Mr. H.M. BORNGESSER of St. Louis and Miss Mary BERG of Palestine, Texas. November 13, 1884, at the residence of the Bride's mother, At Queen City, Texas, by Rev. Perry HAWKINS, Mr. William BEAUCHAMP and Miss Dora DUGAN, all of Cass County, Texas. The bride will be remembered as a popular young schoolmam of this county. 'Squire McFARLAND does not intend to let the Hillsboro justice crow over him any length of time in sugar and coffee money, and hence he sent us the following two marriage notices: At the residence of the bride's mother, in Central township, November 11, 1884, Mr. Thos. DODSON of Washington County and Miss Mary DICKEMANN of Jefferson County; at the 'Squire's office in Big River township. November 13, 1884, Mr. Sammie B. CRAIG and Miss Irene JOHNSON. November 13, 1884, at the bride's residence, near Hillsboro, Mr. Elias F. HONEY and Miss Medora BOOTH. Rev. J.C. DOWNER performed the ceremony in his incomparable style and very impressive manner. In addition to the families of the contracting parties there were present J. Ed. WALKER and wife, J.R. GORDON and wife, W.L. STONE and wife, and Misses Emma GIBSON, Anna GORDON and Nannie WILLIAMS. The wedding supper was a grand affair and, as all were seated at once and there was no occasion for haste, we think it safe to remark, that there were at least twenty square meals carried away in addition to what went inside ye editor's vest. The bride and groom were a handsome couple, and, as far as human knowledge extends, are well worthy of each other, and that is saying as much for them as can be said. Mr. HONEY was fortunate enough to be elected Recorder of this county at the late election, but the vote which secured him a life partner is the vote he should cherish more than all others. We wish them a long and happy life here, and never-ending bliss in the life beyond the vail. DIED - BUER - November 11, 1884, at Maxville, after a short illness of typhomalaria. Albert BUER, aged 19 years and 9 1/2 months. Albert was highly esteemed by all who knew him and his funeral, which took place at the Catholic cemetery in Maxville, was one of the largest ever seen at that place. The Maxville B.B.C. is in morning, he having been one of their most valued members. HOUSE'S SPRING - Martin DENISON, an unlucky boy, lost his pocket book, containing$34. Finder will greatly oblige by returning same. WEDNESDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 1884 Mr. Richie McMULLIN of Jefferson county is here having his eyes treated by Dr. FUGATE. - Farmington NEWS. We received a postal cared from P.A. HILDERBRAN, changing his address from Lane to Centropolia, Kansas. He teaches school at the latter place. 'Squire RANKIN united in wedlock, on the 30th ult., W.R. CANTRELL and Lily KOBEL, both of this county. Thus Bro. Charles, also gets his share of the "perquisites." Some unaccountable oversight in the election returns, we omitted to give the vote for Justice of the Peace in Rock Township. It was as follows: Edward BERGMEYER 350, Jacob HAEGER 197, and L.K. WATERS 3. BERGMEYER is his own successor. >From Antonia: Martin ZIMPFER set 'em up to the boys when they came to serenade him with tinpans. "Der Martin laesztsich nicht lumpen" ... Boy No. 4 arrived at Justus MARTIN's on the 7th inst ... A shed, under which were two separators and a lot of oak and walnut lumber, on the farm of Peter ELLES, was burned down on Monday Morning, the 17th. The separators and lumber belonged to C. VOGT, H. HELD and ELLES. Partly insured ... Our blacksmith, Louis WESTERECK, intends to go to housekeeping soon. He will marry a St.Louis lady this week. The following is a synopsis from our Sulphur Springs correspondent's letter: C.W. FUNK and family have removed to their future home in Iowa ... Miss Mary GREEN is visiting in the city. She has not been well for some time and went there to be treated by Dr. O'REILY ... P.H. GLENDENNING, day operator, has bought C.W. FUNK's house and intends to make this place his future home ... Miss H. McGLOON, sister of the foreman of the Gleenwood lime quarry, returned from Glencoe, Mo., where she has been visiting. She will return to her home at Thomaston, Maine in a few weeks ...D.W. GREENE is studying telegraphy at BRYANT & STRATTON's ... J. MARRIOTT of St. Louis has moved to this place, where he is having a great deal of work done ... Maggie STARK and Blanche GREENE have just returned from a visit to the city ... Mrs. THIRWELL has taken possession of J.D. ALLEN's place, immediately south of Sulphur Springs, where she intends to make her home.

Clarence Everett Abernathy was born Feb, 1898 in Longtown/Perryville - Died 1957 in Crystal City/Festus. His father was Noah Abernathy and mother Ida Endres Carlton Abernathy. Noah and Ida were married 12-26-1896. It is rumored by my Aunt that Clarence Everett Abernathy was adopted by Noah and Ida. I say rumored because I have never read anything that even implies the adoption of Clarence. How can I find out for sure?Theresa Abernathy Kimmel ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.

Genealogist to present program on DNA Testing at Library March 29 Family lineage riddles can be solved through the process of DNA Testing. A program to explain the process will be given by genealogist John Abney at the local branch of Ozark Regional Library on Thursday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. The program is sponsored by Ste. Genevieve Project Pioneers and everyone is welcome. "I am a genealogist, not a geneticist," Abney sets the record straight. The presentation is meant as an introduction to the subject of genealogical DNA testing and, as such, is mainly concerned with the use of DNA testing for genealogical purposes. Abney's presentation touches briefly on the medical side of DNA testing. An overview of the last 10 years in DNA studies will be presented in slides. Abney will explain the makeup of DNA and the Human Genome. One outstanding fact, he says, is that "We are all related. Over 99 percent of our DNA is the same, across all the world's population." Multiple people would have to take the test to prove relationship. Also, surprises may turn up due to adoption, illegitimacy or infidelity. Abney has attended state and national seminars on the use of DNA testing in genealogy and has read related books, but has no actual experience with using DNA testing. He has been involved in the field of genealogy for the past 14 years, having volunteered at Family History Centers in Fairborn, Ohio, and Farmington, Mo. He has attended multiple state and national genealogy conferences, and completed Course 2, Intermediate Genealogy and Historical Studies at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, Samford University, Birmingham, Ala. Abney, who lives at Annapolis, Mo., is secretary of Iron County, Mo., Genealogy Society. He is affiliated with Missouri State Genealogical Association, National Genealogical Society, Association of Professional Genealogists and the Center for French Colonial Studies.

Just to remind everyone -- Charlotte's "Pearls" are now archived permanently at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_newspaper.htm -------------------------------- Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson County, Missouri Part II WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1884 MININGTOWN BURNED - Silver Plume, a mining camp, located near Georgetown, Col., was entirely consumed by fire. Silver Plume had about 700 inhabitants. Forty buildings were burned, and a number were destroyed in the effort of the populace to stop the spread of the fire. The town was located on either side of a narrow gulch, and the only buildings now standing are a few cabins which stood off the main street. The hotels, Post Office, the COLORADOAN office and all public buildings were burned. The town was set on fire by an unknown incendiary. Twice before an attempt was made to fire the place. The fire originated in Samuel DERMOTT's saloon and spread rapidly. Patrick BENNATT, an old citizen, was burned to death. He was intoxicated and perished in his house. The town is literally swept from the face of the earth. Six hundred people are homeless and a number of them are destitute. The loss is about $150,000. The insurance is not one-third of the loss. (I have included this item out of interest because of the close proximity to my home.) WEDNESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 1884 DEATHS and BIRTHS - The following deaths were reported the past week: Date Name Age November 11 Albert BUHR 20 years October 18 Charles WALBOLD 6 years BIRTHS Date Name of mother Sex August 20 Mrs. John PEDROTTE boy August 22 Mrs. Michael GRAHAM girl August 22 Mrs. Jordan MANDLE(?) girl August 27 Mrs. Edward MILLER girl November 2 Mrs. Joseph H. LUCAS boy (Note the birth of a girl to Mrs. Jordan MANDLE(?), my working copy shows just the bare upper edges of the words, a printed wrinkle, the name I hope are the right ones. The same pattern follows in ALL of the ITEMS and notices printed on this particular page.) ORDER OF PUBLICATION - STATE OF MISSOURI - County of Jefferson - In the Circuit court of Jefferson County, in the State of Missouri, to January term, 1885 - in vacation, November 3rd, 1884. Enoch McCUNE, plaintiff, versus Sylvester H. LADIN, Melvin L. GRAY, executor of Hiram A. PROUT, deceased, Elizabeth B. PROUT, Hiram A. PROUT and George W. PROUT, defendants. At this day comes the plaintiff hereinby his attorneys, W.H.H. THOMAS and Samuel N. HOLLIDAY, and files his petition and affidavit, alleging among other things that defendants, Elizabeth B. PROUT, Hiram A. PROUT and George W. PROUT, are nonresidents of the State of Missouri. Whereupon it is ordered by the clerk that said defendants be notified by publication that said plaintiff has commenced a suit against them and their co-defendants in this court, the object and general nature of which is to obtain a decree of said court making partition and division among said parties of the following described real estate, situate in Jefferson County, State of Missouri, to-wit: A certain tract of land containing seventy-six acres, more or less, bounded as follows, to-wit- beginning at the southwest corner of United States survey No. 3018, in township forty-one, range five east of 5th principal meridian; thence north with the west line of said survey to the southwest corner of James CURTIS' lands and 7.18 chains from the northwest corner of said Survey; thence east to the north corner of Gottleib D. NIEHAUS' lands; thence south parallel with west line of survey to the south line of said survey; thence west to beginning. that Sylvester H. LAFIN is the owner of one undivided fourth of said land; that plaintiff owns three-eighths of said real estate; that Hiram A. PROUT, at the time of his death, owned the other three-eigths of said land, that Hiram A. PROUT died in the county of St. Louis in 1862 leaving him surviving Elizabeth B. PROUT, his widow, two sons, Hiram A. PROUT and George W. PROUT, and one daughter, Mary K. PROUT, that afterwards, while yet a minor, said Mary K. PROUT departed this life; that said Hiram A. PROUT left a will and testament, which was duly probated in the county, Now City of St. Louis, in the year 1862, and Melvin L. GRAY was duly qualified as sole acting executor; that said executor, in and by said will of said PROUT, was authorized, empowered and required to sell all the real estate of said deceased; that the said estate of Hiram A. PROUT is still unsettled; that the said estate is insolvent; that the proceeds of the lands herein described as belonging to said estate, will be required by said executor to pay the debts of said estate that have been duly allowed against said estate; that Elizabeth B. PROUT renounced under the will of her husband and refused to take under said will; that said widow is entitled to dower in the undivided three-eigths of said premises belonging to said Hiram A. PROUT at the time of his death. Plaintiff prays that said premises may be divided among said parties according to their respective interests, and, if the same cannot be done without great prejudice to the interests of the owners thereof, then that the same may be sold and the proceeds distributed to the parties in interest, in proportion to their respective interests as aforesaid. And that unless the Elizabeth B. PROUT, Hiram A. PROUT and George W. PROUT, be and appear at this court, at the courthouse thereof, to be begun and holden at the courthouse in the town of Hillsboro, in said county, on the second Monday of January next, and on or before the sixth day of said term, if the term shall so long be continued - and if not, then on or before the last day of said term - answer or plead to the petition in said cause, the same will be taken as confessed and judgment will be rendered accordingly. And it is further ordered that a copy hereof be published according to law, in the Jefferson Democrat, a newspaper printed and published in Jefferson County, State of Missouri. C. Though. HORINE, Circuit Clerk. A true copy from the record. Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, this 7th day of November, 1884. C. Tho. HORINE, Circuit Clerk. Nov. 19, 1884. WEDNESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 1884 Mrs. Elba DONNELL has been on a visit to her relatives in this county for the past week or two. She has been living in Tracey City, Tennessee, for some time. Mr. Lawrence McCORMACK of Plattin, and miss Mattie BYRNS of House's 'Spring, are to be married this evening at the residence of Hon. Thomas BYRNS, father of the bride.

Just to remind everyone -- Charlotte's "Pearls" are now archived permanently at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_newspaper.htm -------------------------------- Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson County, Missouri WEDNESDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 1884 COUNTY COURT - Report of inquest by John GEATLY, over body of Wm. KORNER approved and feebill of $14.99 allowed. COUNTY COURT - Inquest of Coroner BREWSTER, over body of Bert GIVENS, approved and feebill of $25.02 allowed. COUNTY COURT - Orders were made for loan of school moneys to E.L. HARNETT $400, George SIMEN $400, and Wm. FLANAGAN $1200. COUNTY COURT - Demands were allowed against the county as follows: J.B. DOVER, road commissioner $15.54 D.D. CLEMENS, road juror 3.00 Samuel MARSDEN, road juror 3.00 Unity BALDWIN, pauper 15.00 S.J. BURGESS, pauper 20.00 J.F. GREEN, prosecuting attorney 200.00 Jos. BROWN, house rent for election 2.50 Mrs. SPALDING, keeping pauper 2.50 Geo. BEERSHEIM, repairing gravel road 260.25 W.R. DONNELL, cash for freight 2.95 Chas. YEAGER, repairing cistern, etc 2.00 B. LACKAMP, for rock 5.00 A. HUSKEY, superintendent insane asylum 115.16 Jos. J. HOEKEN, repairing gravel roads 510.75 H. HURTGEN, road tools 15.00 GEATLEY& GANEY, taking insane man to asylum 15.00 Wm. CLARK, county treasurer 200.00 C.S. MOTHERSHEAD, assessor 100.00 L. BALAGAMBA, keeping pauper 20.00 T.L. McCORMACK, repairing road 30.00 R. MANION, cash paid for insane person 19.00 Alex CALLAHAN, sawing wood 18.00 Thompson BROWN, road juror 1.59 F. KOERNER, road juror 1.50 L. HARTWEIN, road juror 1.50 John CARREY, repairing road 132.55 E. BURGESS, road damages 16.00 John DUNNIGAN, road hands 6.30 Wm. PLASS, road damages 6.00 James MARTIN, road tools 8.95 George NEITERS, ballot box 1.50 Geo. D. BARNARD, stationery 81.50 C. Tho. HORINE, circuit clerk - feebills for circuit court 307.48 John L. WEAVER, sheriff 177.97 J.N. DOUGLAS, for stove 8.25 R.W. McMULLIN, printing 21.50 Patrick BYRNE, county judge 12.50 R.G. MADISON, county judge 14.92 John WILLIAMS, county judge 12.00 E.L. HARNETT, taking pauper to county farm 3.00 DEATHS and BIRTHS - The following deaths were reported the past week: Date Name Age October 4 Louis HAGENER 8 days October 1 Frederick WIRSCHING 73 years October 29 Henry J. TUCKER 2 days October 17 Wm. SHIRLEY 1 day October 17 Rosetta SCOTT 1year September 7 Ellen C. WILLIAMS 27 years August 27 Laura ALBERT 7 days August 18 Mamie CANAPA 1 year BIRTHS Date Name of Mother Sex October 27 Mrs. W.F. TUCKER boy October 10 Mrs. Oscar OGLE boy October 13 Mrs. James ANDREW boy June 26 Mrs. Charles DRIER girl October 25 Mrs. F.P. KEMNER(?) girl October 23 Mrs. Thomas WOODYER girl October 22 Mrs. Michael BRETZNER girl October 21 Mrs. Julius MOUINT boy October 20 Mrs. Charles FRACE boy October 20 Mrs. Henry STAFFORD girl October 19 Mrs. A.W. TOMAS boy October 17 Mrs. George W. SHIRLEY boy October 13 Mrs. Xavier FORTOR girl October 5 Mrs. Wm. EGGINTON boy September 29 Mrs. J.E. SEKRET boy September 26 Mrs. George W. LONG girl September 15 Mrs. Frank CORRIGAN boy September 14 Mrs. Adolf WITTMAN girl September 14 Mrs. Wm. DUSTER girl September 14 Mrs. Albert MILLER girl September 13 Mrs. John B. SHINDLE boy September 8 Mrs. W. John WILLIAMS boy August 24 Mrs. J. C. ELLIS boy August 22 Mrs. J.V. HAEFNER boy August 12 Mrs. Charles JOHNSON girl August 10 Mrs. John ALBERT girl July 25 Mrs. Curtis EDWARDS boy July 24 Mrs. Columbus THOMURE boy July 17 Mrs. Charles GROSSMANN girl July 17 Mrs.A.C. STEWART boy July 12 Mrs. Henry BRUNER girl June 24 Mrs. Timothy McNAMARA girl June 17 Mrs. Jeremiah WILLIAMS boy June 7 Mrs. J.M. AUBUCHON boy May 22 Mrs. Herbert RAY(?) boy April 29 Mrs. Wm. RIEDER girl April 23 Mrs. John CUNNINGHAM girl

And this appears to be the family of Robert & Nancy (Williams) Richardson in the 1880 census: http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/census/household_record.asp?HOUSEHOLD_CODE=1880US_8400946&HOUSEHOLD_SUB=1&frompage=5 ----- Original Message ----- From: Art Behrens To: James Johnston ; mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 1:42 PM Subject: Re: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson And this is probably Robert's wife Nancy: http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/birthdeath/deaths.asp?id=82808 Died 06/28/1885 5am, 41 years old, buried Shoup Graveyard, Hematite? ----- Original Message ----- From: Art Behrens To: James Johnston ; mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 1:25 PM Subject: Re: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson Robert Richardson's death cert was witnessed by his son Charles. Charles' death cert is also on the Mo SoS site and shows him born 25 Mar 1882 and dying 3 Nov 1951 in DeSoto, buried Woodlawn Cemetery. Father: Robert Richardson, Mother: Nancy Williams, Wife: Effie Papin. ----- Original Message ----- From: Art Behrens To: James Johnston ; mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 1:09 PM Subject: Re: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson There is a death cert on the Mo SoS site for Robert Richardson dying 11 Apr 1912 but showing his birth date as 28 Apr 1842 (not 23apr1832) and listing parents as Andy Richardson & Mary Jennings (not Jenne). It shows he was buried in the M.O. Cemetery in Hematite. Art B. ----- Original Message ----- From: James Johnston To: mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson According to Andrew Richardson's probate file, he died before February 5th, 1845. His wife, Mary, was appointed original administrator, but she relinquished that right, and turned over her husband's probate to be administered by Jonathan Smith. According to probate files on Andrew, James Cundiff was appointed guardian of Andrew's children. James and Mary were married approximately 13 months after Andrew's death. Now, I haven't been able to find James Cundiff in the 1850 census, so I'm not sure if he died. If the Mary Richardson living with Thomas and Isabella Christopher in 1850 is Andrew's widow, then I would assume that Mary and Mr. Cundiff got a quick divorce, or he left her. But again, these are assumptions at this point, as facts need to be found on James Cundiff. I tried to find the maiden name of Isabella Christopher to see if she was related to Mary, but have had no luck. Isabella was married previously before marrying Thomas, and I can't find that marriage record. I would assume Isabella originally was married in Illinois. Hope this has been a little help. Art Behrens <abehrens@ix.netcom.com> wrote: What makes you think Andrew who is 4 in 1850 can be the same Andrew who is 40-50 in 1840? ----- Original Message ----- From: darlene green To: mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 5:07 PM Subject: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson I have been told Robert Richardson (23apr1832-11apr1912) was the son of Andrew and Mary Jenne Richardson. Going through the !840 census I found Andrew (40-50) and a Wife (20-30) plus 2 females -5, there are no sons. In 1840 Robert would have been about 8 yrs. old. I also checked marriage records (internet). I noticed a lot of Richardsons in Franklin and Washington Co's. Am I looking at the wrong Andrew? In 1850 Mary is now living in the home of Thomas and Isabella Christopher and has children: Nancy G.-14, Palina -12, Elizabeth -8, William -5 and Andrew -4. I believe this is the Andrew from the 1840 census. I also found Mary Richardson, who married James Cundiff married him on 8mar1846 in Valle Twnp. so either I have the wrong Mary and James or the wrong Andrew. Can anyone tell me if this Mary and James are his mother and step-father? Any help with Robert's history would be appreciated. Thanks, Darlene ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------- Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Yahoo! 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And this is probably Robert's wife Nancy: http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/birthdeath/deaths.asp?id=82808 Died 06/28/1885 5am, 41 years old, buried Shoup Graveyard, Hematite? ----- Original Message ----- From: Art Behrens To: James Johnston ; mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 1:25 PM Subject: Re: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson Robert Richardson's death cert was witnessed by his son Charles. Charles' death cert is also on the Mo SoS site and shows him born 25 Mar 1882 and dying 3 Nov 1951 in DeSoto, buried Woodlawn Cemetery. Father: Robert Richardson, Mother: Nancy Williams, Wife: Effie Papin. ----- Original Message ----- From: Art Behrens To: James Johnston ; mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 1:09 PM Subject: Re: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson There is a death cert on the Mo SoS site for Robert Richardson dying 11 Apr 1912 but showing his birth date as 28 Apr 1842 (not 23apr1832) and listing parents as Andy Richardson & Mary Jennings (not Jenne). It shows he was buried in the M.O. Cemetery in Hematite. Art B. ----- Original Message ----- From: James Johnston To: mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson According to Andrew Richardson's probate file, he died before February 5th, 1845. His wife, Mary, was appointed original administrator, but she relinquished that right, and turned over her husband's probate to be administered by Jonathan Smith. According to probate files on Andrew, James Cundiff was appointed guardian of Andrew's children. James and Mary were married approximately 13 months after Andrew's death. Now, I haven't been able to find James Cundiff in the 1850 census, so I'm not sure if he died. If the Mary Richardson living with Thomas and Isabella Christopher in 1850 is Andrew's widow, then I would assume that Mary and Mr. Cundiff got a quick divorce, or he left her. But again, these are assumptions at this point, as facts need to be found on James Cundiff. I tried to find the maiden name of Isabella Christopher to see if she was related to Mary, but have had no luck. Isabella was married previously before marrying Thomas, and I can't find that marriage record. I would assume Isabella originally was married in Illinois. Hope this has been a little help. Art Behrens <abehrens@ix.netcom.com> wrote: What makes you think Andrew who is 4 in 1850 can be the same Andrew who is 40-50 in 1840? ----- Original Message ----- From: darlene green To: mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 5:07 PM Subject: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson I have been told Robert Richardson (23apr1832-11apr1912) was the son of Andrew and Mary Jenne Richardson. Going through the !840 census I found Andrew (40-50) and a Wife (20-30) plus 2 females -5, there are no sons. In 1840 Robert would have been about 8 yrs. old. I also checked marriage records (internet). I noticed a lot of Richardsons in Franklin and Washington Co's. Am I looking at the wrong Andrew? In 1850 Mary is now living in the home of Thomas and Isabella Christopher and has children: Nancy G.-14, Palina -12, Elizabeth -8, William -5 and Andrew -4. I believe this is the Andrew from the 1840 census. I also found Mary Richardson, who married James Cundiff married him on 8mar1846 in Valle Twnp. so either I have the wrong Mary and James or the wrong Andrew. Can anyone tell me if this Mary and James are his mother and step-father? Any help with Robert's history would be appreciated. Thanks, Darlene ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------- Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------- 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

Robert Richardson's death cert was witnessed by his son Charles. Charles' death cert is also on the Mo SoS site and shows him born 25 Mar 1882 and dying 3 Nov 1951 in DeSoto, buried Woodlawn Cemetery. Father: Robert Richardson, Mother: Nancy Williams, Wife: Effie Papin. ----- Original Message ----- From: Art Behrens To: James Johnston ; mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 1:09 PM Subject: Re: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson There is a death cert on the Mo SoS site for Robert Richardson dying 11 Apr 1912 but showing his birth date as 28 Apr 1842 (not 23apr1832) and listing parents as Andy Richardson & Mary Jennings (not Jenne). It shows he was buried in the M.O. Cemetery in Hematite. Art B. ----- Original Message ----- From: James Johnston To: mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson According to Andrew Richardson's probate file, he died before February 5th, 1845. His wife, Mary, was appointed original administrator, but she relinquished that right, and turned over her husband's probate to be administered by Jonathan Smith. According to probate files on Andrew, James Cundiff was appointed guardian of Andrew's children. James and Mary were married approximately 13 months after Andrew's death. Now, I haven't been able to find James Cundiff in the 1850 census, so I'm not sure if he died. If the Mary Richardson living with Thomas and Isabella Christopher in 1850 is Andrew's widow, then I would assume that Mary and Mr. Cundiff got a quick divorce, or he left her. But again, these are assumptions at this point, as facts need to be found on James Cundiff. I tried to find the maiden name of Isabella Christopher to see if she was related to Mary, but have had no luck. Isabella was married previously before marrying Thomas, and I can't find that marriage record. I would assume Isabella originally was married in Illinois. Hope this has been a little help. Art Behrens <abehrens@ix.netcom.com> wrote: What makes you think Andrew who is 4 in 1850 can be the same Andrew who is 40-50 in 1840? ----- Original Message ----- From: darlene green To: mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 5:07 PM Subject: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson I have been told Robert Richardson (23apr1832-11apr1912) was the son of Andrew and Mary Jenne Richardson. Going through the !840 census I found Andrew (40-50) and a Wife (20-30) plus 2 females -5, there are no sons. In 1840 Robert would have been about 8 yrs. old. I also checked marriage records (internet). I noticed a lot of Richardsons in Franklin and Washington Co's. Am I looking at the wrong Andrew? In 1850 Mary is now living in the home of Thomas and Isabella Christopher and has children: Nancy G.-14, Palina -12, Elizabeth -8, William -5 and Andrew -4. I believe this is the Andrew from the 1840 census. I also found Mary Richardson, who married James Cundiff married him on 8mar1846 in Valle Twnp. so either I have the wrong Mary and James or the wrong Andrew. Can anyone tell me if this Mary and James are his mother and step-father? Any help with Robert's history would be appreciated. Thanks, Darlene ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------- Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------- 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

There is a death cert on the Mo SoS site for Robert Richardson dying 11 Apr 1912 but showing his birth date as 28 Apr 1842 (not 23apr1832) and listing parents as Andy Richardson & Mary Jennings (not Jenne). It shows he was buried in the M.O. Cemetery in Hematite. Art B. ----- Original Message ----- From: James Johnston To: mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson According to Andrew Richardson's probate file, he died before February 5th, 1845. His wife, Mary, was appointed original administrator, but she relinquished that right, and turned over her husband's probate to be administered by Jonathan Smith. According to probate files on Andrew, James Cundiff was appointed guardian of Andrew's children. James and Mary were married approximately 13 months after Andrew's death. Now, I haven't been able to find James Cundiff in the 1850 census, so I'm not sure if he died. If the Mary Richardson living with Thomas and Isabella Christopher in 1850 is Andrew's widow, then I would assume that Mary and Mr. Cundiff got a quick divorce, or he left her. But again, these are assumptions at this point, as facts need to be found on James Cundiff. I tried to find the maiden name of Isabella Christopher to see if she was related to Mary, but have had no luck. Isabella was married previously before marrying Thomas, and I can't find that marriage record. I would assume Isabella originally was married in Illinois. Hope this has been a little help. Art Behrens <abehrens@ix.netcom.com> wrote: What makes you think Andrew who is 4 in 1850 can be the same Andrew who is 40-50 in 1840? ----- Original Message ----- From: darlene green To: mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 5:07 PM Subject: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson I have been told Robert Richardson (23apr1832-11apr1912) was the son of Andrew and Mary Jenne Richardson. Going through the !840 census I found Andrew (40-50) and a Wife (20-30) plus 2 females -5, there are no sons. In 1840 Robert would have been about 8 yrs. old. I also checked marriage records (internet). I noticed a lot of Richardsons in Franklin and Washington Co's. Am I looking at the wrong Andrew? In 1850 Mary is now living in the home of Thomas and Isabella Christopher and has children: Nancy G.-14, Palina -12, Elizabeth -8, William -5 and Andrew -4. I believe this is the Andrew from the 1840 census. I also found Mary Richardson, who married James Cundiff married him on 8mar1846 in Valle Twnp. so either I have the wrong Mary and James or the wrong Andrew. Can anyone tell me if this Mary and James are his mother and step-father? Any help with Robert's history would be appreciated. Thanks, Darlene ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------- Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. ------------------------------- 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

According to Andrew Richardson's probate file, he died before February 5th, 1845. His wife, Mary, was appointed original administrator, but she relinquished that right, and turned over her husband's probate to be administered by Jonathan Smith. According to probate files on Andrew, James Cundiff was appointed guardian of Andrew's children. James and Mary were married approximately 13 months after Andrew's death. Now, I haven't been able to find James Cundiff in the 1850 census, so I'm not sure if he died. If the Mary Richardson living with Thomas and Isabella Christopher in 1850 is Andrew's widow, then I would assume that Mary and Mr. Cundiff got a quick divorce, or he left her. But again, these are assumptions at this point, as facts need to be found on James Cundiff. I tried to find the maiden name of Isabella Christopher to see if she was related to Mary, but have had no luck. Isabella was married previously before marrying Thomas, and I can't find that marriage record. I would assume Isabella originally was married in Illinois. Hope this has been a little help. Art Behrens <abehrens@ix.netcom.com> wrote: What makes you think Andrew who is 4 in 1850 can be the same Andrew who is 40-50 in 1840? ----- Original Message ----- From: darlene green To: mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 5:07 PM Subject: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson I have been told Robert Richardson (23apr1832-11apr1912) was the son of Andrew and Mary Jenne Richardson. Going through the !840 census I found Andrew (40-50) and a Wife (20-30) plus 2 females -5, there are no sons. In 1840 Robert would have been about 8 yrs. old. I also checked marriage records (internet). I noticed a lot of Richardsons in Franklin and Washington Co's. Am I looking at the wrong Andrew? In 1850 Mary is now living in the home of Thomas and Isabella Christopher and has children: Nancy G.-14, Palina -12, Elizabeth -8, William -5 and Andrew -4. I believe this is the Andrew from the 1840 census. I also found Mary Richardson, who married James Cundiff married him on 8mar1846 in Valle Twnp. so either I have the wrong Mary and James or the wrong Andrew. Can anyone tell me if this Mary and James are his mother and step-father? Any help with Robert's history would be appreciated. Thanks, Darlene ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------- Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center.

What makes you think Andrew who is 4 in 1850 can be the same Andrew who is 40-50 in 1840? ----- Original Message ----- From: darlene green To: mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 5:07 PM Subject: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson I have been told Robert Richardson (23apr1832-11apr1912) was the son of Andrew and Mary Jenne Richardson. Going through the !840 census I found Andrew (40-50) and a Wife (20-30) plus 2 females -5, there are no sons. In 1840 Robert would have been about 8 yrs. old. I also checked marriage records (internet). I noticed a lot of Richardsons in Franklin and Washington Co's. Am I looking at the wrong Andrew? In 1850 Mary is now living in the home of Thomas and Isabella Christopher and has children: Nancy G.-14, Palina -12, Elizabeth -8, William -5 and Andrew -4. I believe this is the Andrew from the 1840 census. I also found Mary Richardson, who married James Cundiff married him on 8mar1846 in Valle Twnp. so either I have the wrong Mary and James or the wrong Andrew. Can anyone tell me if this Mary and James are his mother and step-father? Any help with Robert's history would be appreciated. Thanks, Darlene ------------------------------- 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 have been told Robert Richardson (23apr1832-11apr1912) was the son of Andrew and Mary Jenne Richardson. Going through the !840 census I found Andrew (40-50) and a Wife (20-30) plus 2 females -5, there are no sons. In 1840 Robert would have been about 8 yrs. old. I also checked marriage records (internet). I noticed a lot of Richardsons in Franklin and Washington Co's. Am I looking at the wrong Andrew? In 1850 Mary is now living in the home of Thomas and Isabella Christopher and has children: Nancy G.-14, Palina -12, Elizabeth -8, William -5 and Andrew -4. I believe this is the Andrew from the 1840 census. I also found Mary Richardson, who married James Cundiff married him on 8mar1846 in Valle Twnp. so either I have the wrong Mary and James or the wrong Andrew. Can anyone tell me if this Mary and James are his mother and step-father? Any help with Robert's history would be appreciated. Thanks, Darlene

Did you look on the 1880 census for Emily Wideman? IF so, you would see that there seems to be only one in Jefferson County - whose parents were Frank and Elizabeth Wideman ----- Original Message ----- From: richard van wagenen<mailto:rckhound68111@yahoo.com> To: MOJEFFER@rootsweb.com<mailto:MOJEFFER@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 9:30 PM Subject: [MOJEFFER] Missouri, Jefferson Co., BIRTHS & ETC The marriage of Thomas J. William to Emily Wideman on Wednesday 5 November 1884. I am asking who were Emily's parents ? ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MOJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:MOJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Part II Wednesday, 12 NOVEMBER 1884 WARNING- Plattin, Noverber 4, 1884: We, the undersigned landowners of Plattin township, Jefferson County, Missouri, take this method of notifying all whom itmay concern, that we forbid hunting of any kind on our lands, especially by chasing with dogs. Any one found of trepassing will be liable to be indicted: Am wondering if anybody has any information on M.V. JOHNSON. Like his parents, etc.

>The marriage of Thomas J. William to Emily Wideman on >Wednesday 5 November 1884. I am asking who were >Emily's parents ? His last name was WILLIAMS, not WILLIAM. Her parents Francis Marion WIDEMAN and Elizabeth McEWEN. Thomas J. WILLIAMS also had WIDEMAN ancestry. He was the son of James WILLIAMS and Sarah Ann WIDEMAN. James WILLIAMS was the grandson of John WILSON and Clarissa WIDEMAN. Rick Saunders

Looking for descendants of Jeremiah O'Rourke and Mary Foley. Jeremiah and Mary lived in St. Louis and Iron County. I have found descendants in De Soto, Jefferson Co. If this is your line, please contact me. Ann squ3348@yahoo.com ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/features_spam.html