Howdy! I just found out that My relative who is an ATKINS was buried in the "Odd fellows grave yard" about 1872 In Madison county some where by Vancie town. Please ,does any one have an idea where this cemtery is at or who I get hold of to find the Atkins graves there? Thank you so much! Sally rvalong@pacifier.com

I am seeking information regarding a Dr. James C. Hnederson that may have lived in or around Madison County in 1870. He had an article in "The Bee" a Fredericktown paper, written 6/24/70. Titled - Alcohol - Its Effects Upon Man - Moral and physical. Any information you can provide to assist my search would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dean

CARL AND JOHANNA LAESSIG Dodge County, Wisconsin 1870 census lists Carl and Johanna Laessig, both age 62, both born in Saxony. Ernest Laessig, age 26, Father =G. Laessig, Mother=R. Laessig. Louisa Laessig, birthplace Wisconsin. Mary Laessig, age 6 months, daughter of Ernest & Louisa born Dec. 1869. According to LDS: Mary Ann b. 5 Dec. 1860 Horicon, Dodge Co., WI Film # 1760722. Further information on these families sought. I would like to know further information about these families as they may be my link to my Laessig ancestors. Anyone with information, please write me. Patti Laessig at anaquea@dwave.net

Otto Hermann Thost b. c. 1850 in Zwickau Germany, came to the US prior to 1880. He married Emma Schwaner in June 1881 in Fredericktown. They had several children -- all born in Fredericktown. I am seeking any information on the descendants of this family. The family in Germany is searching for "cousins". Please reply direct as well as to the group. Thank you very much. Marilyn Abigt Fallbrook, CA

We are researching the Andrew Bray family that moved to Madison Co.Mo during 1857. He was born abt1810 in NC. He was married to Elizabeth Brown and they had a number of children. Elizabeth Bray; Iredell Bray; Greenburg Bray; John Bray; Joseph Bray; William Bray; Carroll (M); and James Watson Bray. Andrew and Elizabeth lived on a farm near Frederictown, Mo. Andrew d.1895 and Elizabeth d.?. They were buried in the Bray family Graveyard, formely called Old Tucker Graveyard located 100 yards off County Road 221 about 3 to 4 miles out of Fredericktown, MO. This is all the information that we have at this time, we know nothing of their life there in Fredericktown, Mo and are searching for any relatives of Andrew or Elizabeth or anyone who may have known of them. Thank you in advance for any information that you might be able to send our way. Barbara pjoc3@juno.com ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

In a message dated 8/29/2000 1:01:06 PM Central Daylight Time, MOMADISO-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << I have been trying to contact Judy at ajsuds@ i1.net without sucess concerning the Hendersons and Lances in Madison County in 1850-60 About 4 months ago my computer died and I lost my email address book. I think Judy's last name is Feary and the email address is from an old email she sent in Dec 1998. Help! Ted Henderso >> Ted, I was in communication with you about a year or more ago, and we could not establish connections with our Hendersons in Madison County. I continue to research my Sharp family of Madison, and to find out something about the three Hendersons who married three of the Sharp children. So far, not much luck. I do know that Robert Henderson married Esther Sharp, who died when her only daughter was young; Isabel Henderson married Robert Looney Sharp and they left many descendants in Iron and Madison Counties; and Spencer Sharp married Sarah Henderson (my line.) They ended up in Texas. These marriages took place ca 1828-1830. Have you uncovered any additional information that may pertain to one or more of these Hendersons? love joan

I have been trying to contact Judy at ajsuds@ i1.net without sucess concerning the Hendersons and Lances in Madison County in 1850-60 About 4 months ago my computer died and I lost my email address book. I think Judy's last name is Feary and the email address is from an old email she sent in Dec 1998. Help! Ted Henderson

Looking for parents or any presence of Wm & John Vaughan in Fredericktown Mo, before 1820 May be from SC originally. Wm and John were in Hempstead Co., AR. by 1820. John married Amelia Bennett. William married Lucy ? Any leads at all please. Susan Young Ashland OR

Hi All! I'm searching for info on Sterling Tucker, b. 1892, m. Jessie Boren, b. 1894 d. 1989. They are both buried in Fredericktown. I have quite a bit of Tucker info, but I can't make a connection with Sterling. Any help is greatly appreciated! Erica

In a message dated 8/22/2000 1:01:05 PM Central Daylight Time, MOMADISO-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << I can't believe a county courthouse would limit your research time to 3 hours a week. >> I was in Madison County last fall and found very helpful people at the courthouse and at the library. Friendly and willing to help out. love joan

We are planning a trip to MO to visit cousins in Iron Co. Today I got an e-mail from them telling that they had gone to the Madison Co. Courthouse to do some research. They were told that they can only do genealogical research on Tuesdays from 1-4. What is going on??? I know there has been discussion on the list about their rudeness. Was someone pulling their leg, or is this true? I can't believe a county courthouse would limit your research time to 3 hours a week. Sandy McSpadden.

I was just in Madison County on a Friday...did lots of research in the courthouse....everyone was very helpful. I visited about 7 courthouses on this trip...Madison Co was one of my best experiences....Woodford Co, IL is another story. Don Rose Mariposa, CA ----- Original Message ----- From: Sandra McSpadden <mcpickle@alltel.net> To: <MOMADISO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 21, 2000 4:18 PM Subject: [MOMADISO-L] Madison Co. Courthouse??? > We are planning a trip to MO to visit cousins in Iron Co. Today I got > an e-mail from them telling that they had gone to the Madison Co. > Courthouse to do some research. They were told that they can only do > genealogical research on Tuesdays from 1-4. What is going on??? I > know there has been discussion on the list about their rudeness. Was > someone pulling their leg, or is this true? I can't believe a county > courthouse would limit your research time to 3 hours a week. > > Sandy McSpadden. > >

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 20:20:39 -0500 From: Karen Cannon <kcannon@bootheel.net> To: MOSTFRAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MOSTFRAN-L] Farmington Book Resent-Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 18:23:36 -0700 Resent-From: MOSTFRAN-L@rootsweb.com For those of us who are interested in purchasing a copy of the "Farmington, Missouri, The First 200 Years 1798-1998" - the library is closed for cleaning all this week. We'll need to check with them next week at 573 756 5779 to purchase a copy of the book. Karen

My grandfather was born in Fredericktown, Missouri in 1898 to George Fitch and Lottie May Moore. His name was Herbert Augustine Moore. I just found a family record that states that my grandfather Herbert Moore had a twin sister, Hilda. She died shortly after birth and is burried in Fredericktown. Is there anyone on the list that could tell me if their births or her death is recorded? I live in Texas and have difficulty getting around to investigate the records there. Or if nothing else if someone could tell me where to write or call for this info myself. Thanks for any help, Karen Moore Kerr

Dear listers, here is the information about the Farmington book, as related by Betty Warner: The name of the book is Farmington, Missouri, The First 200 Years 1798 - 1998. I know that they're for sale at the Farmington Public Library because I just purchased my copy there a couple of weeks ago. The cost is $59.00 per book. I know this seems like a lot, but it's a really beautiful hardback book with green covers and gold lettering, and it's obvious that a lot of work and research went into the project. The book consists of approximately 264 pages and is loaded with lots of history as well as wonderful old photos from the Farmington area, and also has a large family history section. If you're unable to make it to Farmington, you may be able to order one by phone and have it shipped to you. If you call the library, I'm sure they could let you know if that's an option. Their phone number is: 573-756-5779. If I can be of any further help, just let me know. B. Warner ----- Original Message ----- From: "David James Revelle" <djr2@cec.wustl.edu> To: <MOSTFRAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 3:16 PM Subject: [MOSTFRAN-L] farmington book > Does anybody know anything regarding a newly published book about > Farmington? I'd be interested to know more... Thanks > > David J. Revelle > 5044 Bancroft Ave > St. Louis, MO 63109 > djr2@cec.wustl.edu >

Dear Kaye and Mary, and anyone else interested in ther newsletter, to receive the Historic Madison County Newsletter, all you have to do is become a member of the group. Membership is $10 per year, and the main benefit is the newsletter, as well as the reward of knowing you are helping to support local genealogy in Madison County. Address memberships to: Mrs. Ruth Skaggs 1519 HWY OO Fredericktown, MO 63645 Make sure that your address is included in large, readable lettering. Also, if you are not yet aware of all of the publications of the society, you should request a listing of their books with your first newsletter. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! David J. Revelle 5044 Bancroft Ave St. Louis, MO 63109 djr2@cec.wustl.edu

I want to know how to subscribe to that, too. Kaye Hi, M.A., I think I owe you a letter, I'll get to it, don't give up on me. Hi, Clark, I owe you, too. -----Original Message----- From: M. A. and Cary Lyon [mailto:lyon@iland.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 10:17 PM To: MOMADISO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MOMADISO-L] Madison Co Newsletter I just read Clark Sinclair's comment about the "great little newsletter" called "Historic Madison County." I'm interested in subscribing to that. Would someone please send me details. Thanks, Mary Alice Racer Lyon P.S. - Hi to Clark!

I just read Clark Sinclair's comment about the "great little newsletter" called "Historic Madison County." I'm interested in subscribing to that. Would someone please send me details. Thanks, Mary Alice Racer Lyon P.S. - Hi to Clark!

Just read my recent addition to the great little newsletter, "Historic Madison County" and read about a Farmington book and WWI vets. Could anyone let me know more about these two items? Clark

Hi... Yes Wayne & Bollinger counties are near Iron/Shannon, etc... Iron county Mo was formed in 1857 from Dent, Madison, Reynolds, St.Francios, Washington & Wayne counties. Wayne county Mo was formed in 1818 from Cape Girardeau county Bollinger county was formed in 1851 from Cape Girardeau, Stoddard & Wayne counties. Cape Girardeau was formed in 1812 and is an original district... size has not changed since 1849.. (Note, this info from Handy book for genealogists.. and this date is either in error, which I doubt.. Handy has not had any error to my knowledge... or the area was given to Bollinger before its formal inception as a county.) So for records for Bollinger.. I would check Cape Girardeau county also for dates before 1851. Also, check the other mentioned counties.. the records may be in any one of them. If your ancestors lived nearer to a county seat for Wayne county... but the county broke into several.. then the ancestors may have continued (for a time anyhows) to do business in the nearest town.. so records (marriage especially) may be in different county. We would need to know a bit more, dates especially, to help you figure out what counties to check. Marge ----- Original Message ----- From: "Diana Cole" <dccole@egyptian.net> Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 11:01 AM Subject: GENEALOGY I am trying to find my grandfather's family. His name is Theodore Nash. I am trying to find out about his father Thomas Nash m Laura Robbins. Laura was born in Wayne Co., MO with a large amount of family information being found in Bollinger co., MO. Is Iron Co., Mo near these places? I have a lot of info on Laura Robbins Nash, but nothing on the Nash family. Thank you. Diana dccole@egyptian.net http://www.rootsweb.com/~moiron2/ Iron County, MO Web Page Host Iron County, MO List Host margecam@pacbell.net http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mcampbel/home.htm Visit Margie's Web Page! http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mcampbel/ San Joaquin County, CA Scanned Obits Page http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mcampbel/ICGS Iron County Genealogy Society Web Page