I interested in the family of Richard "WILLIS" HUBBS was born on 6 Mar 1851. He died on 12 Aug 1931 married Sarah Ragan. This family should be in the 1880 Mercer Co. Census for possibly Marion Twp. or Sommerset Twp maybe Lindley twp. Two children were Mary Rachel Hubbs b. 1878 and Zona b. 1881 d. 1973. Both Mary and Zona Hubbs were marred to Douglas S. Moore (at different times) Zona was possibly previously married? Any information about these two women and their families and descendant will be very helpful. Thanks James

Surnames: HOUSTON SINCLAIR PORTER Submitter: James Porter (jlporte110@att.net) Date: 10 Nov 2001 I'm searching for information about the descendants of John "Rev. Dan" Houston and his family. They lived in Sommerset Twp. Mercer Co. This is all that I have on this family. Descendants of: John Daniel Houston John Daniel HOUSTON b. FEB-20-1850 d. FEB-01-1930 m. JUL-31-1877 Sarah "Sallie" Angaline PORTER b. AUG-23-1853 d. 1939 (Daughter of Wesley McKindry PORTER and Helen M. LAUGHLIN) Children: 1. Marvin M. HOUSTON b. 1879 d. 1945 m. Elsie M. SPENCER b. 1901 d. 1946 2. William Bascom HOUSTON 3. Byron T. HOUSTON m. Gertrude SINCLAIR 4. Joseph Daniel HOUSTON I think two other children died as infants. Thanks so muuch for your assistance James

Lisa, In your research, have you come across anything about an Opal McLaughlin that married a Finis Tipton? Those are my great grandparents, and my brick wall. Grandma Opal passed away a year ago, so I have no way of getting any further information for her side of the family. If you do have some info, it may be helpful! Thanks, Marla Kile ----- Original Message ----- From: Lisa Parker <lparker@cdsinet.net> To: <MOMERCER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2001 11:59 PM Subject: [MOMERCER-L] Nancy and Arlando McLaughlin > Mrs. A. C. McLaughlin > > Nancy Evaline Hayworth was born in Wayne county, Ind April 22, 1850, and > died at her home in Trenton MO., april 26, 1924, at the age of 74 years and > 4 days. > > she united in marriage to Arlando C. McLaughlin on Oct. 3 1875. to this > union five children were born all of whom survive her being Mrs. Milla > Belvel, Mrs. Maud Belvel, Mrs. Eltha tuller and Rolla D. McLaughlin all of > Lineville, Iowa, and Mrs rose Thomas of Trenton. > > In early youth she united with the Presbyterian church and lived a devoted > christian life until death. besides her husband and children she is > survived by 21 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, one brother Harvey > Hayworth of Warsaw, MO and a host of friends. > > Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at the Christian church by J. > E. Todd, the pastor of the church. > > A trio composed of Mrs Floyd Rader, Mrs L. B. Stuart and J. E. Todd sang > "Beautiful Isle" and Sometime We'll Understand" with Mrs Gussle Callan at > the piano. Mrs Winnie Coughlin sang "In the Garden". > > The pallbearers were Tom Grimes, Clint Mason, Dick Boyer, Al George, Jim > Keith, and Walter McKeen. > > (Trenton Daily Republican Wed Apr 30, 1924) > > > > ==== MOMERCER Mailing List ==== > List mail archives can be accessed at: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ > or at: > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl

Hello list I made a trip to the Trenton, MO Library today and thought I would post some of what I found....If any one ties in with any of this information please contact me and maybe we can exchange some information. this is part of my family line, and will maybe help someone else also. Lisa Mrs. Sara Angeline Roberts was born in Powshick county Iowa, April 1 1855. At the age of 3 years she moved with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Roberts to Mercer county, MO, where she lived until her marriage to William Monk, Which occured Sept 7, 1873. To this union four children were born MInnie, Dan, Alli and Lenna. Dan and Lenna having preceded her to the grave. She was left a widow by the death of her husband July 1881. At the age of 25 years she united with the church of which she lived a faithful member until her death. She was united in marriage to Collins McLaughlin Feb. 1884. To this union, two children were born, Nellie and rosie, rosie having died in early childhood, Nellie living at home with her parents. She leaves a husband, three daughters,an aged mother, five brothers, three sisters,and a host of friends to mourn her departure. She was a devoted wife and mother and a helping friend to every one. She will be greatly missed in the community where she lived for the many acts of charity and kindness denoted a true christian character. She died at the Wright Hospital following an operation for appendicitis. On Friday evening at 6:15 o'clock the gloom that hung like a pall over her home, deepened into the deepest sorrow, when the sad news was whispered that her spirit had taken its flight. Death triumphed over medical skill, and all the best of nursing, and tender care could do. the remains were taken to her home near Parkerton where the funeral was conducted by Rev. Roberts of the Christian Church. Interment was made at the Sires cemetery, there in the silent city, under weeping skies, was laid to rest to wait the resurrerction morn. God knows the way. He holds the key. He guides us with unerring hand; Sometime with tearless eyes we'll see, Yes there, up there we'll understand. (Obituary from the Trenton Daily Republican and Tribune Dec 20 1916.

Mrs. A. C. McLaughlin Nancy Evaline Hayworth was born in Wayne county, Ind April 22, 1850, and died at her home in Trenton MO., april 26, 1924, at the age of 74 years and 4 days. she united in marriage to Arlando C. McLaughlin on Oct. 3 1875. to this union five children were born all of whom survive her being Mrs. Milla Belvel, Mrs. Maud Belvel, Mrs. Eltha tuller and Rolla D. McLaughlin all of Lineville, Iowa, and Mrs rose Thomas of Trenton. In early youth she united with the Presbyterian church and lived a devoted christian life until death. besides her husband and children she is survived by 21 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, one brother Harvey Hayworth of Warsaw, MO and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at the Christian church by J. E. Todd, the pastor of the church. A trio composed of Mrs Floyd Rader, Mrs L. B. Stuart and J. E. Todd sang "Beautiful Isle" and Sometime We'll Understand" with Mrs Gussle Callan at the piano. Mrs Winnie Coughlin sang "In the Garden". The pallbearers were Tom Grimes, Clint Mason, Dick Boyer, Al George, Jim Keith, and Walter McKeen. (Trenton Daily Republican Wed Apr 30, 1924)

Death of Miss M'Laughlin Tuberculosis Claims trenton Woman Following a lingering Illness Miss Carrie McLaughlin passed away at 4:10 o'clock this (Saturday) morning at her homein the apartments over Lafferty's store on North Main Street, following a year's lingering illness with tuberculosis. Miss McLaughlin was 52 years old. She was the eldest child of Asberry and America McLaughlin. she was born near Spickard in 1865. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. S.G. Garnand, of this city and two brothers, F. N. McLaughlin, of Missouri Valley, IA., and W. H. McLaughlin, of Willimar, Minnesota. The remains were taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Garnand. funeral plans have not yet been announced. (Trenton Daily Republican and Tribune9 29/1917) Funeral of Miss McLaughlin On account of a delayed message, the funeral of Miss Carrie McLaughlin, which was to have been held Monday afternoon, has been postponed to Tuesday afternoon. The service will be held at 2"30 o'clock from the residence of S. G. Garnand, on East Eighth street. (the Trenton Daily Republican and Tribune Monday Oct 1. 1917) Card of thanks We cannot find words to express wth gratitude and appreciation which we feel in our hearts toward the friends and neighbors who so kindly aided us during the illness and death of our beloved daughter and sister and to the singers, to those who furnidhed cars and for the beautiful flowers. Mrs A. J. Mclaughlin W. H. and F. N. Mclaughlin Mr and Mrs S. G. Garnand. ( The trenton Daily Republican and Tribune thursday Oct. 4, 1918)

Death of Miss M'Laughlin Tuberculosis Claims trenton Woman Following a lingering Illness Miss Carrie McLaughlin passed away at 4:10 o'clock this (Saturday) morning at her homein the apartments over Lafferty's store on North Main Street, following a year's lingering illness with tuberculosis. Miss McLaughlin was 52 years old. She was the eldest child of Asberry and America McLaughlin. she was born near Spickard in 1865. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. S.G. Garnand, of this city and two brothers, F. N. McLaughlin, of Missouri Valley, IA., and W. H. McLaughlin, of Willimar, Minnesota. The remains were taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Garnand. funeral plans have not yet been announced. (Trenton Daily Republican and Tribune9 29/1917) Funeral of Miss McLaughlin On account of a delayed message, the funeral of Miss Carrie McLaughlin, which was to have been held Monday afternoon, has been postponed to Tuesday afternoon. The service will be held at 2"30 o'clock from the residence of S. G. Garnand, on East Eighth street. (the Trenton Daily Republican and Tribune Monday Oct 1. 1917) Card of thanks We cannot find words to express wth gratitude and appreciation which we feel in our hearts toward the friends and neighbors who so kindly aided us during the illness and death of our beloved daughter and sister and to the singers, to those who furnidhed cars and for the beautiful flowers. Mrs A. J. Mclaughlin W. H. and F. N. Mclaughlin Mr and Mrs S. G. Garnand. ( The trenton Daily Republican and Tribune thursday Oct. 4, 1918)

Mrs. Sara Angeline Roberts was born in Powshick county Iowa, April 1 1855. At the age of 3 years she moved with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Roberts to Mercer county, MO, where she lived until her marriage to William Monk, Which occured Sept 7, 1873. To this union four children were born MInnie, Dan, Alli and Lenna. Dan and Lenna having preceded her to the grave. She was left a widow by the death of her husband July 1881. At the age of 25 years she united with the church of which she lived a faithful member until her death. She was united in marriage to Collins McLaughlin Feb. 1884. To this union, two children were born, Nellie and rosie, rosie having died in early childhood, Nellie living at home with her parents. She leaves a husband, three daughters,an aged mother, five brothers, three sisters,and a host of friends to mourn her departure. She was a devoted wife and mother and a helping friend to every one. She will be greatly missed in the community where she lived for the many acts of charity and kindness denoted a true christian character. She died at the Wright Hospital following an operation for appendicitis. On Friday evening at 6:15 o'clock the gloom that hung like a pall over her home, deepened into the deepest sorrow, when the sad news was whispered that her spirit had taken its flight. Death triumphed over medical skill, and all the best of nursing, and tender care could do. the remains were taken to her home near Parkerton where the funeral was conducted by Rev. Roberts of the Christian Church. Interment was made at the Sires cemetery, there in the silent city, under weeping skies, was laid to rest to wait the resurrerction morn. God knows the way. He holds the key. He guides us with unerring hand; Sometime with tearless eyes we'll see, Yes there, up there we'll understand. (Obituary from the Trenton Daily Republican and Tribune Dec 20 1916.

In a message dated 11/8/2001 1:09:39 PM Central Standard Time, shelnbarbr@msn.com writes: > Surnames: FLESHER > Submitter: Barbara Flesher Rewis (shelnbarbr@msn.com) > Date: 08 Nov 2001 > > HENRY FLESHER died 1868 near Mill Grove MO need burial location > He nor any other FLESHER's are in the cemetery book nor the 1870 census book. I would check in Grundy County. Madison township boarders Grundy county. 1860 census of Madison Township, Mercer Co., Missouri FLESHER, C. P. 38 m OH Alcinda 30 f VA Herlando 16 m IL Joseph 12 m IL Henry 9 m IL Alfred 7 m IL Andrew 5 m IA Harrison 1 M IA Jerry Jones

Surnames: FLESHER Submitter: Barbara Flesher Rewis (shelnbarbr@msn.com) Date: 08 Nov 2001 HENRY FLESHER died 1868 near Mill Grove MO need burial location

Surnames: SARVER REEVES SURBER Submitter: John Hanrahan (jhanrahan1@msn.com) Date: 02 Nov 2001 SARVER: Trying to link with ancestry of Andrew SARVER. Found in 1850 census of Mercer County and he died in 1856 and is buried in the Norwood Cemetery. Wife's name is Perlina and his oldest son Elias remained on the farm married to Phoebe Ann REEVES. Perlina and other children moved to Iowa after 1856. Any information would be appreciated. Andrew was born in Virgina about 1802 moved to Mercer county about 1841. Possible decendant of Casper SURBER of Virginia.

Lola Angell : Geo. W. Gibson June 20, 1882, aged 67y, 17 days is buried in the Wilder Cemetery Mercer Co. MO. also Mary E., wife of A.P. Gibson died July 30, 1869 aged 27 years, 2monthx, 23day. Elizabeth C. Gibson daughter of A.P. and M.E. Gibson died Sept. 18, 1869 aged 4months, 12 days. Betty.

Good evening, Searching for William Robert FAWVER who married Sarah MILSTEAD.............William had two sons prior to the marriage and we have conflicting data that says they were born in MO, another saying they were born in IA. the names of the boys are. Arthur S. Fawver born December 28, 1851 Leaman P. Fawver born 1854 I don't know the name of the mother, it is speculated as being Ann ? with no last name available. Any help in this search would be greatly appreciated. Jacqueline jacroing67@aol.com

Sorry to be a bother but would all of the kind relatives who provided me with family history be able to send it again. I had all the info in my archives files. My son reformatted the computer and in the process most of the information was lost. Judy Mosely sent me some big files. One file had 140 pages when I printed it out but can't remember for sure who sent it to me. Please and thank you if you can help. Kathy Clayton kclayto@msn.com

Donna Bray braydon29@kc.rr.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <RAILSELLER@aol.com> To: <MOMERCER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 6:46 PM Subject: Re: [MOMERCER-L] George W. Gibson > In a message dated 10/28/2001 4:27:50 PM Central Standard Time, > braydon29@kc.rr.com writes: > > > > I am also looking for death records in Mercer Co. during the 1880's. If > > anyone knows of a source, would you please post it to the list? I am > > searching for the death of Merida (Marady) Crum, married to Sarah E. ? > > about 1882/3. > > thanks > > Donna Bray > > > > Not listed in the cemetery book. > > 1880 Census Place: Cottonwood, Mercer, Missouri > Source: FHL Film 1254703 National Archives Film T9-0703 Page 28D > Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace > Marady CRUMB Self M M W 52 IN > Occ: Farmer Fa: KY Mo: VA > Sarah E. CRUMB Wife F M W 34 MO > Occ: Housekeeping Fa: IN Mo: TN > Thomas CRUMB Son M S W 21 MO > Occ: Laborer Fa: IN Mo: TN > John CRUMB Son M S W 20 MO > Occ: Laborer Fa: IN Mo: TN > Wesley CRUMB Son M S W 17 MO > Fa: IN Mo: TN > > > ==== MOMERCER Mailing List ==== > List mail archives can be accessed at: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ > or at: > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl >

Lola, sorry I can't do the look-up for you, however, I have a few Gibsons in my tree and would like more info on them too. Here's what I do have: 1) Alva A Gibson married Flora Golden (1862-1939) and they had 2 daughters, Maudie and Edith. I have an old photograph of Edith when she was 10-13 years old. 2) Joseph Gibson married Mary Elizabeth Mashburn. Their daughter, Mary Elizabeth Gibson(1838-1931) married George Washington Thompson(1835-1927) on Dec 17, 1885. Thanks for the help! Kathy Kathleen HAYES LaRose Searching: Golden, Hayes, Miller, Moore, Reid, Thompson, and Woods in New Jersey, Virginia, Kentucky, Illinois, and Missouri

In a message dated 10/28/2001 4:27:50 PM Central Standard Time, braydon29@kc.rr.com writes: > I am also looking for death records in Mercer Co. during the 1880's. If > anyone knows of a source, would you please post it to the list? I am > searching for the death of Merida (Marady) Crum, married to Sarah E. ? > about 1882/3. > thanks > Donna Bray > Not listed in the cemetery book. 1880 Census Place: Cottonwood, Mercer, Missouri Source: FHL Film 1254703 National Archives Film T9-0703 Page 28D Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Marady CRUMB Self M M W 52 IN Occ: Farmer Fa: KY Mo: VA Sarah E. CRUMB Wife F M W 34 MO Occ: Housekeeping Fa: IN Mo: TN Thomas CRUMB Son M S W 21 MO Occ: Laborer Fa: IN Mo: TN John CRUMB Son M S W 20 MO Occ: Laborer Fa: IN Mo: TN Wesley CRUMB Son M S W 17 MO Fa: IN Mo: TN

Chris, I don't think I have any Lawton info for you, but I do have some Higgins-Griffith information I'd be happy to share. Unless others on the list are interested in these names, write me off the list. Our list of names for Richard's siblings doesn't completely agree. I'd like to correct mine if they're wrong and can perhaps give you names of descendants of some of them. Look forward to hearing from you, Mary Hart >Surnames: GRIFFITH LAWTON DEHAVEN >Submitter: Chris L. West (cwest@carlsbadnm.com) >Date: 28 Oct 2001 > >GRIFFITH, LAWTON, HIGGINS, DEHAVEN, MESSINGER >Seeking information about my grandmother, Myrtle Bell LAWTON, born November 4, 1883, in Mercer County, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson LAWTON and Savilla Matilda DEHAVEN. Myrtle's brothers and sisters were Arthur, George, Robert, Edward, John, and Lloyd MESSINGER, Iva MESSINGER, and Cecil MESSINGER the last three fathered by A. J. MESSINGER. Myrtle married Francis Richard GRIFFITH, born October 4, 1875, the son of William L. GRIFFITH and Sarah Ann HIGGINS. Richard's brothers and sisters were Mary, Lilly, Nellie, Edward, Ralph, and Willie. Myrtle, Richard, William, and Sarah all are buried in the Goshen Cemetery. Thomas in buried in the Topsy Cemetery. > > >==== MOMERCER Mailing List ==== >List mail archives can be accessed at: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ >or at: >http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl >

I am also looking for death records in Mercer Co. during the 1880's. If anyone knows of a source, would you please post it to the list? I am searching for the death of Merida (Marady) Crum, married to Sarah E. ? about 1882/3. thanks Donna Bray braydon29@kc.rr.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lola Angell" <brucerc@pcpartner.net> To: <MOMERCER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 3:49 PM Subject: [MOMERCER-L] George W. Gibson > Wondering if anyone out there would be willing to look up a death record in > Mercer County for me? If you find it, I can send for it. > > George W. Gibson was born abt 26 Dec 1815 in New York, d. 20 Jun 1882/83 in > Mercer County and is buried in Wilder Cemetery there. > > What I really need are his parents names. > > Thanks so much for your assistance, > > Lola > > > ==== MOMERCER Mailing List ==== > List mail archives can be accessed at: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ > or at: > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl >

Surnames: GRIFFITH LAWTON DEHAVEN Submitter: Chris L. West (cwest@carlsbadnm.com) Date: 28 Oct 2001 GRIFFITH, LAWTON, HIGGINS, DEHAVEN, MESSINGER Seeking information about my grandmother, Myrtle Bell LAWTON, born November 4, 1883, in Mercer County, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson LAWTON and Savilla Matilda DEHAVEN. Myrtle's brothers and sisters were Arthur, George, Robert, Edward, John, and Lloyd MESSINGER, Iva MESSINGER, and Cecil MESSINGER the last three fathered by A. J. MESSINGER. Myrtle married Francis Richard GRIFFITH, born October 4, 1875, the son of William L. GRIFFITH and Sarah Ann HIGGINS. Richard's brothers and sisters were Mary, Lilly, Nellie, Edward, Ralph, and Willie. Myrtle, Richard, William, and Sarah all are buried in the Goshen Cemetery. Thomas in buried in the Topsy Cemetery.