This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ross, Eddy, Brayfield Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FMB.2ACE/1402 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on Samuel E. Ross, born 15 Jul 1897, son of Ralph H. and Martha Eddy Ross. He married Helen Brayfield and died 10 Jan 1978 in Sedalia, Missouri. I ran across his obit while looking for something else and I have several Ross families in Sedalia, Missouri area in my data base, but not him. Bill Scroggin

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Marshall/Finley/Sloan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FMB.2ACE/1401 Message Board Post: Looking for decendants of John and Nellie Finley. Nellie was born in 1879 to Cordelia Sloan Marshall and Julius Luther Marshall. She died in 1951 in Sedalia, Missouri. I have no idea which cemetery she is buried in. I have old photos of her as a child and young woman, that I am willing to share. Would like to fill in some holes in this line. Deb

Obituary - Sedalia Democrat, 27 August 1962 Ulysses G. Potter Ulysses Grant Potter, 9 Route 1, Smithton, died at Bothwell Hospital, 6:10 p.m. Sunday where he had been a patient since July 23. He was born Feb. 1, 1870, in Cooper County, son of the late George W. and Candace Potter. He lived most of his life in the Smithton community. He also homesteaded in the Oklahoma Strip. He was married to Catherine Frank in 1892, who preceded him in death, Nov. 23, 1919. On Feb. 24, 1924, he was married to Phila Potter, who survives of the home. He was a member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church. Surviving besides his wife are four daughters, Mrs. Julia Kell, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Mae Dugan, 519 West Third; Mrs. Mabel Holman, Route 3; Mrs. Fidelia Hertsock, Los Angeles, Calif.; two sons, George Potter, Detroit, Mich.; Clarence Potter, Route 5; seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and two great, great grandchildren; a brother, Sam Potter, Otterville; and a sister, Mrs. Jessie Fair, Sedalia. Two sons, Teddy and Norman, and a daughter, Esther Cave, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Gillespie Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Bowling and the Rev. Harry Hansen officiating. Burial will be in Lamine Cemetery. The body is at the Gillespie Funeral Home. -- Bill Scroggin Reply to: [email protected]

Obituary - Sedalia Democrat, 27 March 1960 Robert A. Potter Robert A. Potter, 87, 1016 East Ninth Street, died at 10 a.m. Saturday. He had been in failing health for the past two years but had not been bedfast. Mr. Potter was born in Pettis County, April 23, 1872, the son of the late Thomas P. and Lucy Matilda Wear Potter. He lived all of his life in Pettis County and Sedalia, coming to Sedalia to reside 58 years ago. Most of his life he had worked as a photographer. Mr. Potter was one of a family of three children. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Mary P. Thomas. Mr. Potter was married at Boonville, Feb. 25, 1912, to Miss Anna E. Miller. They were the parents of two children. Mr. Potter was a member of the East Sedalia Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Potter; one son, Richard Potter, Sedalia; one daughter, Mrs. J. C. Dillard, Three Rivers, Mich.; one granddaughter, Linda D. Dillard, also of Three Rivers; one brother, James M. Potter, Ft. Worth, Tex. Funeral services will be held at the Ewing Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Complete funeral arrangements have not been made, pending the arrival of Mr. Potter's daughter, Mrs. Dillard, from Michigan. The body is at the Ewing Funeral Home. Obituary - Sedalia Democrat, 28 March 1960 Robert A. Potter Funeral services for Robert A. Potter, 87, 1016 East Ninth, who died Saturday morning, will be held at the Ewing Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Kenneth Davidson, pastor of the East Sedalia Baptist Church, will officiate. Pallbearers will be A. J. Harlan, Ira L. Bronson, Norvel Brunkhorst, Martin LaFever, J. R. Thomas, and O. W. Moon. Burial will be in the Crown Hill Cemetery. The body is at the Ewing Funeral Home. -- Bill Scroggin Reply to: [email protected]

Obituary - Sedalia Democrat, 14 October 1948 Mrs. Logan P. Thomas Service Funeral services for Mrs. Mary P. Thomas, widow of the late Logan P. Thomas, who died at her home, 1419 South Osage Avenue, at 12:45 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, will be held at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at Gillespie's Funeral Home, Rev. T. W. Croxton officiating. Mrs. Thomas was 80 years of age and had been in failing health for several years, having only recently returned from the Wetzel hospital in Clinton. She was born near Clifton City, Mo., May 23, 1868, the daughter of Thomas Potter and Lucy M. Ware. She was married to Logan P. Thomas on May 30, 1894 at the Potter home near Clifton City. For many years the Thomases jointly owned and operated the Thomas Book & Printing Co., formerly located at 111 East Second Street. After the death of her husband September 27, 1922, Mrs. Thomas moved to Bolivar, Mo., the first time she had lived outside Pettis County. At Bolivar, she was the house mother of the Thomas home, a boarding home for students at Southwest Baptist College and was noted for her interest and aid given to boys and girls under her care. The Thomas Home was built as a memorial to her husband and Mrs. Thomas became known on the campus as "Mother Thomas." Mrs. Thomas remained at Bolivar until 1939 when she was forced to retire because of age and failing health, which continued until the time of her death. Both Mr. and Mrs. Thomas were active members of the First Baptist Church and Mrs. Thomas was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving Mrs. Thomas are the two brothers, A. A. Potter of 1616 East Ninth Street and J. A. Potter of Fort Worth, Texas; two nephews, Richard Potter of Sedalia and Carl K. Potter of Fort Worth, and five nieces, Marguerite Potter of Fort Worth, Mrs. Grace Potter Tippett of Sweetwater, Texas; Ona Ruth Potter and Mary Francis Potter of New Orleans and Mrs. Lois Potter Dillard of Warrensburg. Mrs. Miles Rhodes and Mrs. Charles Farley, accompanied by Mrs. Clyde Williams, will sing "Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me" and "Rock of Ages." Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of the First Baptist Church. Active pallbearers will be C. N. Farley, Charley Farley, Ed Winchell, O. R. Catron, J. C. Dillard, and Richard Potter. Interment will be made in the Crown Hill Cemetery beside the grave of her husband. -- Bill Scroggin Reply to: [email protected]

Obituary - Sedalia Democrat, 10 November 1949 Mrs. Mary F. Potter Mrs. Mary Frances Potter, 70, died at Bothwell hospital at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday morning after a short illness. Mrs. Potter had undergone a major operation recently. She was born February 7, 1873, daughter of the late William and Rebecca Steele. She was married in 1921 to George Potter who preceded her in death. She was a member of the Otterville Methodist church. Mrs. Potter is survived by one sister, Mrs. Sally Hopkins of Otterville and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon, 2:30 o'clock at the Otterville Methodist church and interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery at Otterville. The Rev. H. A. Wood will officiate. Pallbearers will be: A. L. Schilb, John Schilb, Lester Shultz, Glenn Ripley, Oscar Moore, and George Burnett. -- Bill Scroggin Reply to: [email protected]

Obituary - Sedalia Democrat, 19 February 1974 Louis James Potter Louis James Potter, 85, 308 East Saline, died at Bothwell Hospital at 9:56 a.m. Monday. He was born Oct. 18, 1888, son of the late John and Mollie Sheffer Potter at Clifton City. He was married to Gertrude Gehringer, who preceded him in death Jan. 1, 1958. Mr. Potter lived most of his life in the Clifton City, Otterville area, moving to Sedalia three years ago. He was a retired railroad employee, having worked for MoPac and MKT. He was a member of the Providence Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Cue Potter, Route 5; L. J. Potter, Omaha, Neb.; one sister, Mrs. Hebert "Grace" Cox, Smithton; one brother, Ben Potter, 904 South Marshall; nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Heckart-Gillespie Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Morgan officiating. Pallbearers will be Roger Findley, Glenn McMullin, C. J. McNulty, John D. Petree, John N. Petree, and Sirel Todd. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. -- Bill Scroggin Reply to: [email protected]

Obituary - Sedalia Democrat, 20 July 1977 Logan M. Phillips Funeral services for Logan M. Phillips, 64, 1516 West Main, who died Tuesday, will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Ewing Funeral Home, with his brother, the Rev. William. A. Phillips, and brothers-in-law, the Rev. Billy Potter, the Rev. Morris Potter, and the Rev. Bob Potter, officiating. Active pallbearers will be nephews, the Rev. Norman Dale Potter, Terry Potter, David Potter, the Rev. John Potter, Mark Phillips, and Kevin Phillips. Honorary pallbearers will be Donald McFarland, Harry Wimer, Chester Losee, Hugh Stevens, Bud McCown, and Morris McCown. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery. -- Bill Scroggin Reply to: [email protected]

Obituary - Sedalia Democrat, 26 February 1988 Letha A. McMullin Letha A. McMullin, 76, Route 5, died Thursday night, Feb. 25, 1988, at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born July 8, 1911, in Beaman, Mo., the daughter of John J. and Jennie Lee Fair Potter. On Aug. 28, 1928, in Beaman, she married John Fayette McMullin, who died Aug. 15, 1982. Mrs. McMullin was a member of Lamine Baptist Church and the Loveless Extension Club. She was a homemaker and had lived in the Sedalia area all her life. Survivors include three sons: John E. McMullin, Smithton; Donald E. McMullin, Sedalia; Claude McMullin, Houstonia; five daughters, Jo Ann Birdsong and Mildred Walter, both of Sedalia; Kay Hepburn, Route 5; Vivian Gertson, Branson, Mo.; Viola Jasloski, Warren, Mich.; a foster daughter, Charlene Thomas, Oak Grove, Mo.; a brother, Frank Potter, Oklahoma City, Okla.; 29 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Heckart-Gillespie Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Ted Graham officiating. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be in Potter Cemetery, Cooper County. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to the Children's Therapy Center. -- Bill Scroggin Reply to: [email protected]

Obituary - Sedalia Democrat, 21 March 1963 Lee Miles DeWitt Lee Miles DeWitt, 62, 119 East Walnut, died at his home at 11 p.m. Wednesday. He had been ill for the past month. He was born in Pettis County in the Beaman community, July 26, 1900, the son of the late Benjamin F. and Delia Fay Ross DeWitt. He lived all of his life in Pettis County and in Sedalia. One of a family of five children, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Benjamin F. DeWitt, John E. DeWitt and Newton DeWitt. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ada F. Bennett, Vandalia, Mo. Funeral services will at the Ewing Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Friday. The Rev. Henry Hansen, pastor of the Emmett Avenue Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Potter Cemetery. The body is at the Ewing Funeral Home. -- Bill Scroggin Reply to: [email protected]

Obituary - Sedalia Democrat, 13 December 1950 John J. Potter Services Funeral services for John J. Potter, 75 years old, who died at the Bothwell Hospital Tuesday morning, will be held at the East Sedalia Baptist Church at 2:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Rev. Walter P. Arnold, pastor, will officiate. Members of the Brotherhood of the East Sedalia Baptist Church will serve as pallbearers: A. P. Beazley, J. A. Carver, R. A. Martin, W. E. Hudson, H. L. Ryekman, and L. A. Duff. Mr. Potter was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and Post 16 of the American Legion will be in charge of the military services at the grave. Interment will be the Potter family lot in the Lamine Baptist Church cemetery. The body is at the Ewing Funeral Home. -- Bill Scroggin Reply to: [email protected]

Obituary - Sedalia Democrat, 14 November 1958 Zeke F. Ross Zeke F. Ross, 81, lifelong resident of the Beaman community, died at the Bothwell Hospital at 7:25 a.m. Thursday. He had been a patient at the hospital for the past 16 days. Mr. Ross was born Feb. 12, 1877, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Ross. He lived all of his life in Pettis County in the Beaman community, engaging in farming. He was married in 1900 to Miss Mollie Wadley. They were parents of nine children. One son, Oliver Ross, died in 1918 and Mrs. Ross died September 4, 1940. Mr. Ross was married at Sedalia December 25, 1942, to Miss Mamie Necessary, Smithton, who survives. Also surviving are five daughters and three sons by his first marriage, Mrs. R. S. Shull, Mrs. Brancie Hummer, Mrs. Homer Amos, all of LaPorte, Ind.; Mrs. Mary Hopkins, Ridgeville, Ind.; Mrs. Earl Lash, Harrisonville, Mo.; Zeke Ross, Cold Water, Ohio; John Ross, of La Monte, and George Ross, 109 Dundee, Sedalia; one sister, Mrs. Ellie Harper, Kirksville. Thirty-eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be at the Ewing Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Harry Hansen, pastor of the East Boonville Street Mission, will officiate. The body is at the Ewing Funeral Home. -- Bill Scroggin Reply to: [email protected]

Obituary - Sedalia Democrat, 10 November 1949 Benjamin F. DeWitt Benjamin F. DeWitt, 86 years old, died at the home of his son, Newton DeWitt, 119 East Walnut Street, at 12:30 o'clock this morning. He had been bedfast for the past year. Mr. DeWitt was born near Beaman, Mo., October 4, 1863, the son of the late Benjamin and Permelia Potter DeWitt. He has live all his life in Pettis County, residing on a farm until 1919, when he came to Sedalia to make his home. Mr. DeWitt was married in August, 1899, to Miss Delia Fay Ross. Five children were born to this union, two of whom, Frank DeWitt and Jon DeWitt, died in infancy. Mrs. DeWitt preceded him in death in March, 1912. Surviving are two sons, Newton DeWitt and Lee DeWitt, Sedalia; one daughter, Mrs. Paul W. Bennett, Vandalia, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Cevia McMullin, Beaman, Mo. Funeral services will be held at the Lamine Baptist Church at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon. Rev. Walter P. Arnold, pastor of the East Sedalia Baptist church, will officiate. Interment will be in the DeWitt family lot in Potter cemetery, near Clifton City. The body is at the Ewing Funeral Home. -- Bill Scroggin Reply to: [email protected]

I'm looking for some local business history information. In the 1930 City of Sedalia census, there is a PAUL WENSCH (wife, Essie, daughter, Marie E, son Paul F.) listed, residing at 1701 E. 4th St. It gave his occupation as Proprietor-Grocery Store. Paul was born in Missouri but his parents were born in Germany. I'm wondering if there may be another spelling to his last name as it was possible he could have had a pretty strong German accent. Could the last name have been Wentz? or something like that. Thanks. Bev.

Obituary - Sedalia Democrat, 19 May 1930 Mrs. Sarah Ann Gehringer Mrs. Sarah Ann Gehringer, of 2309 South Kentucky Avenue, died at noon Sunday at her home. She was born August 13, 1857, and was married to Mr. Calvin Gehringer on January 8, 1877. He died about ten years ago. Mrs. Gehringer was a member of the Lamine Baptist Church and was a woman of high ideals with numerous friends. She is survived by five daughters and five sons as follows: Mrs. Lou Knox, Clifton City; Mrs. Blanche Phillips, McCracken, Kansas; Mrs. Gertrude Potter, Mrs. Ceta Potter and Mrs. Tillie Needy, of Clifton City; "Dud" and Lafe Gehringer, South Dakota; Theodore Gehringer of Columbia; Dewey Warren of 1820 South Warren, Sedalia, and James Gehringer of the home address. Two sisters and a brother also survive her as follows: Mrs. Anna Boatman, McAllister, Okla., and Mrs. Nellie Varney of Oklahoma; Frank DeWitt, Jefferson City. Funeral arrangements have not been perfected pending the arrival of relatives.

Obituary - Sedalia Democrat, 16 March 1945 Rev. Joseph A. DeWitt Rev. Joseph A. DeWitt, 75 years old, well-known Baptist minister of the Beaman community, died at his home north of Beaman at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. He had been in failing health for the past three years, but his condition did not become critical until a short time ago. Rev. DeWitt was born north of Beaman June 15, 1869, the son of the late Franklin and Ann Potter DeWitt. With the exception of a few months, he had lived his entire life in this community. He was married to Margaret Josephine Wilson, October 18, 1894, who survives. Mrs. DeWitt has been an invalid for the past thirteen months following a paralytic stroke. Early in his life Rev. DeWitt united with the Lamine Baptist Church and when he was a young man was called to the ministry. He devoted his entire time and efforts to this mission until his health failed. Well known and loved throughout all the community and county where he served, he untiring efforts to serve those who needed him stands as a monument to his memory. He is survived by his wife; five sons, Ollie A. DeWitt, Beaman; James DeWitt, Portsmouth, Va.; Roy DeWitt, Pleasant Green; Oran DeWitt, Omaha, Neb.; Elmer DeWitt of the home; five daughters, Mrs. Mae Price, Omaha, Neb.; Mrs. Henry Vollrath, Sedalia; Mrs. Lee Vollrath, Green Ridge; Mrs. Cevia Sims, Madison, Wis.; Mrs. Emmett Wood, Detroit, Mich. Thirty-two grandchildren also survive. One of the grandsons, Cecil Price, is serving overseas. Four great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at the family home Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The Rev. G. M. Baker of Sedalia will officiate. Interment will be in the Potter family cemetery north of the Lamine church. The body was taken from the Ewing funeral home to the family home this afternoon.

Obituary - Sedalia Democrat, 9 September 1940 Calvin I. DeWitt Calvin Isaiah DeWitt, 74 years old, pioneer resident of the Beaman neighborhood, passed away at his home near Beaman about 2 o'clock Sunday morning. He had been suffering from a lingering illness. Mr. DeWitt was born July 25, 1866, on a farm, and had lived in that community practically his entire life. He was the son of the late Benjamin and Permelia DeWitt. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Rebecca DeWitt and the following children: Jess I. DeWitt and Derby DeWitt, both of Beaman; Don DeWitt of Sedalia; Mrs. Helen Miller, LaPorte, Ind.; Mrs. Mamie D. Vawter, Kennett, Mo.; and Miss Bessie DeWitt and Mrs. Gertrude Bruce, both of Kentucky. Two grandchildren also survive, as do three brothers, Ben DeWitt, Rev. Joe A. DeWitt, Larkin P. DeWitt, and one sister, Mrs. Clevia McMullin, all of the Beaman neighborhood. The body was taken to the Gillespie Funeral Home. The funeral services will be conducted at the Lamine Baptist Church by the Rev. J. R. Sumner at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. Interment in the church cemetery.

Obituary - Sedalia Democrat, 18 August 1946 William R. Potter William R. Potter died at the home of his son, Robert Potter, in Sedalia, at 1 o'clock Saturday morning. Mr. Potter was born near Clifton City on May 17, 1853 and was married to Maggie Steelman in 1878. She preceded him in death in 1909. To this union were born seven children. Surviving are two sons, Robert Potter of Sedalia and Jewel Potter of Los Angeles, one daughter, Mrs. Gertie Tavener, of Otterville, two brothers, Dr. Jim Potter Of Los Angeles, Calif., and the Rev. Tom Potter of St. Louis, nineteen grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren. Four children, Mrs. Olivia Renfro, Mrs. Carrie Jenkins, Mrs. Laura Holmes and Truex Potter preceded him in death. Mr. Potter was a charter member of the Lamine Baptist Church and later moved his membership to the Green Ridge Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 o'clock August 18 at the Baptist Church in Green Ridge, with the Rev. Woolery and the Rev. Gentry to officiate. Six grandsons will serve as pallbearers. They are the Rev. Morris Potter, the Rev. Robert Potter, Emmett Potter, Richard Jenkins, Donald McFarland and Harry Wimer. Burial will be in the Green Ridge cemetery.

Obituary - Sedalia Democrat, 18 January 1948 Mrs. D. L. Farley (Minerva Jane Ross) Mrs. D. L. Farley, of Green Ridge, died at 10:00 o'clock Saturday morning, at the home of her son, E. M. Farley, in Kansas City. Funeral services will be held at Green Ridge at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Surviving are three sons, Homer Farley, of St. Joseph; D. D. Farley and E. M. Farley, both of Kansas City and one daughter, Mrs. Nancy Wood, of Chesterton, Ind.

Obituary - Sedalia Democrat, 17 November 1930 D. L. Farley D. L. Farley, aged 75 years, four months and 26 days, died at 8:45 o'clock this morning at the Bothwell Memorial Hospital while being operated on. Mr. Farley was one of Pettis County's best-known farmers, who resided one-half mile south of Green Ridge, where he had made his home since 1905. Previous to that time he resided in the La Monte vicinity. Mr. Farley was a good man with a legion of friends and was a member of the Baptist Church at Green Ridge. He was born in Warrensburg, Johnson County, June 21, 1855 and spent his entire life in Missouri. August 6, 1876, he was married to Miss Arizona Akins, who preceded him in death on February 26, 1883. To that union three children survive, they being W. B. Farley, Sedalia; J. A. Farley of Parshall, Col. And Mrs. Q. H. Glenn of Peoria, Ill. In 1886 he was again married, his bride then being Miss Mary L. Lee of Beaman, Mo., who preceded him in death also. He was again married in December, 1900, his third wife being Miss Minerva Ross and to them four children were born as follows: E. H. Farley, Bayfield, Col.; Col. D. D. Farley, Slater, Mo.; Mrs. J. C. Wood, Eldon, Mo. and E. M. Farley of the home address, and five grandchildren. Three brothers also survive, they being J. N. Farley, Basin, Wyo.; G. W. Farley, Henrietta, Mo. and J. H. Farley, Sedalia, Mo. Funeral services will be held at Green Ridge at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. Michaelowsky, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Warsaw, officiating. Burial will be in Potter's cemetery north of Clifton City.