Obituary - Boonville Daily News, 7 Feb 1938 A. C. POTTER FUNERAL RITES ARE HELD AT SEDALIA Former Cooper County Farmer And School Teacher Buried Saturday at Pettis County Seat Funeral services were held Saturday at the Gillespie Funeral home at Sedalia for A. C. Potter, former prominent Cooper County farmer of near Clifton City. The services were conducted by the Rev. Summers, pastor of the Calvary Church. Burial was in Crown Hill cemetery, Sedalia. Potter was the son of the late William and Hannah Potter and was born April 7, 1849 in Johnson County. When but a child he moved with his parents to a farm near Clifton City, where he resided until 18 years ago. Since then he has resided at 519 East Fifth Street, Sedalia. He taught school for a number of years and is well-known in Cooper and Pettis counties. He was married January 1, 1902, to Miss Julia Frank of Clear Creek, who survived with two children; Orson Potter and Mrs. Clarence Bates, both of Sedalia. He is also survived by the following brothers: Joe, of Sedalia; William, of Windsor; Nelson, J. L., and the Rev. Thomas Potter, all of St. Louis.

Obituary - Sedalia Democrat, 2 August 1928 George W. Potter George W. Potter, 84, died at 5:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at his home five miles north of Clifton City. Death was caused by general debility. He is survived by his widow, three sons, Grant, John, and Samuel, and four daughters, Mrs. Little Wood, Mrs. Nellie Durley, Mrs. Jane Fair, and Ruth Wallace. All are of the Clifton City neighborhood, with the exception of Mrs. Wood, who lives at Exeter, Calif. He is also survived by thirty-three grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren, and three brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held at the Lamine church at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. The Rev. Zeb Thomas will be in charge of the services. Mr. Potter had lived in the Clifton City neighborhood since some time prior to the Civil War and has many relatives and friends there. Bill Scroggin Reply to: [email protected]

Obituary - Sedalia Daily Democrat, 26 November 1924 Abe Potter Abe Potter, aged 99 years, well-known pioneer, residing 3 miles west of Clifton City, died at his home at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, following a brief illness.Mr. Potter, surrounded by a large circle of relatives, celebrated his ninety-ninth birthday on November 12. The day before he had walked as usual to Clifton City for his mail. He was taken seriously ill about a week ago.He was born on the thousand-acre estate on which he died, November 12, 1826, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jon Potter. He engaged in grain and stock farming on reaching manhood. Joining the gold rush to California in 1849, he lived in that state about one year, returning to his home afterwards. He had resided on his home place practically all his life. Mr. Potter was well known throughout central Missouri as a gentleman farmer of the old school. When he was forty-two years of age he was married to Miss Sarah Erwin, who died ten years ago. Of this union nine children survive, Mrs. J. W. Neal of 1603! South Moniteau Avenue, Miss Alice Potter of Clifton City, Granville Potter of 2201 South Ohio Avenue, John Potter of Clifton City, Mrs. A. M. Harlan of 902 West Broadway, Mrs. Frank Richards of Florida, Mrs. Frank Griffin of Smithton, Miss Hettie Potter of Clifton City, and Mrs. Tom Huffine of Oak Grove, Mo.The funeral was held at his home at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, the Rev. J. W. Owens, pastor of the Longwood Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. A large concourse of friends and relatives of the deceased were in attendance. Profuse floral tributes of rare beauty testified to the position of esteem, and respect in which Mr. Potter was held by his large circle of friends and acquaintances.Pallbearers were M. M. McCarty, J. E. Shy, Ollie Bringes, Q. Higdon, J. W. Neal and William Bidstrup.Interment was in the Providence Church Cemetery near Clifton City. -- Bill ScrogginReply to: [email protected]

Obituary - Sedalia Daily Democrat, 10 August 1917 Funeral of Thomas P. Potter The funeral of Thomas P. Potter, aged 90 years, who died at the home of his son, R. A. Potter, on South Carr Avenue, Tuesday afternoon, was held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Providence Baptist Church near Clifton City, the services being in charge of the Rev. Zed Thomas. The following were the pallbearers: Messrs. John R. Holman, Ed Calvert, B. F. Thomas, L. A. McMullin, Ed Moon, and J. H. Whitley. Burial was in the Providence Cemetery. Mr. Potter was a well-known resident of Pettis County, having resided here and on a farm near Clifton City the greater portion of his life, with the exception of several years spent in the California gold fields with a party of "forty-niners" from this county. During the Civil War he served as a captain in the state militia. Bill Scroggin Reply to: [email protected]

Obituary - Sedalia Daily Democrat, 4 August 1914 George Ross George Ross, an old resident of Pettis County, died at his home at Lamine, Pettis County, Saturday, August 1, and was laid to rest in the southeast corner of the family graveyard Sunday at the close of the day, under the giant oak trees that shelter the old homestead, by the side of the bride of his early manhood, Miss Martha Steelman, to whom he was united in marriage in 1862. Of this union were born eight children. Mr. Ross is survived by his second wife, six children, and one sister, viz: Miss Mary Ross, of Clifton; George and Zeak Ross, of Lamine; Minervie Farley and Anthony Ross, of Green Ridge; Belle Wilcox, of Sedalia; Ellie Harper, of near Hughesville; and several grandchildren. In October, 1896, Mr. Ross was united in marriage to Melissie Bollinger. This, too, was a happy union. They lived together eighteen years. The wife's care for him through his long illness was tender and faithful, and the grief of the lonely wife is beyond description. She has no children. Mr. Ross was born July 27, 1837. He professed faith in Christ early in life, and united with the Baptist church, but later in life he united with the Methodist church. He was always ready to serve his Master by preaching, teaching, or praying, as the occasion demanded. Rev. Thomas A. Huffine, of Otterville, delivered a most touching and eloquent sermon from Psalm 116:15, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." The bereaved wife and children have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. Bill Scroggin Reply to: [email protected]

Obituary - Sedalia Daily Democrat, 1 August 1917 Benjamin Franklin DeWitt Benjamin Franklin DeWitt, aged 86 years, died of general debility at 8 o'clock Tuesday night at his home, eight miles northeast of Beaman. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 o'clock at the Lamine Baptist Church, and burial will be in the cemetery there. Mr. DeWitt had resided for fifty-one years on the farm where he died. His wife died two years ago. He leaves three sons, Joseph, Calvin and Benjamin DeWitt, all residing on adjoining farms, and a daughter, Mrs. Louis McMullen, also residing in the same neighborhood. Mr. DeWitt was the last surviving member of his family. Bill Scroggin Reply to: [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FMB.2ACE/1400.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you Mr. Ficken for the correct spelling of Kate's last name. It will make searching for her easier. The date of 1885 sounds right for a marriage between Kate and Earnest Wells. ..Clarence Edward married Susan Virginia Thomas in Jan of 1883 and Alonzo wed; M A Ogan in 1885. [Margaret?] If W Riley Wells [ Lucy ? ] was the father of Elmer b Feb 1890 and Barney b Mar 1892...I presume they married abt. 1888? Census stated they lived on 5th st. Sedalia. but nothing else. Thanks again... Sharon

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FMB.2ACE/1400.1 Message Board Post: When I saw the name "Mohuken" I suspected it was a misreading of the north German surname Mahnken, as the first N is often mistaken for a U when written, and a published list shows: "Ernest Wells and Katie Mahnken, both of Sedalia, 30 June 1885 by J. B. Fuller, Pastor First Baptist Church." There were Mahnken families in Benton, Pettis, and Morgan Counties, but I don't find a Kate (Katherine, etc) offhand who isn't otherwise accounted for. Homer Ficken http://members.aol.com/hrftx/Germans.htm

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Potter, Ross, DeWitt, Farley, gehringer, Dillard Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FMB.2ACE/507.557.567 Message Board Post: I am interested in exchanging information with anyone who is researching the descendants of Minerva Potter (died 12 April 1895 in Pettis County) and Robert Ross (died 11 June 1849 in Pettis County). I am also interested in exchanging information with anyone who is researching the descendants of Hannah Potter (died 20 June 1837 in Cooper County, Missouri) and Larkin DeWitt (died 3 September 1873 in Pettis County). Other associated names include Farley, Gehringer, and Dillard. My interest is in contacting living descendants as I am in the early stages of trying to plan a reunion in 2004.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FMB.2ACE/1400 Message Board Post: Looking for unknown relatives of : William Riley Wells ..wife Nancy Wooldridge Wells. sons..Clarence Edward Wells.. #. 1 Susan V.Thomas.. # 2 Emma Susan Swope Earnest Wells m. Kate Mohuken Alonzo Wells m. M. Ogan W. Riley Wells m. Unknown sons of W. Riley and Kate: Barney & Elmer Wells daughter..Lulu Wells m. Unknown Anything appreciated! Sharon [email protected]

I found a book in the Pettis County section of our Library, Clayton Genealogy Library. There is no Title. On the first page it says "Index to the General index 1833 - 1875". The name I am interested in the name is as seen in the book: DeLamater, Oliver C. 1874 A & I. I would like to know what this is and where can I get its information. I suspect this is county records but the book has no information on it or what to do with it. Appreciate your help Mike

Missouri Veterans Cemetery Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri 20109 Bus. Hwy 13 Higginsville, MO 64037 (660) 584-5252 Where to find it: http://www.interment.net/data/us/mo/lafayette/vets/index.htm Here is another National Cemetery just over the Missouri line from Nevada, MO in Kansas. Fort Scott National Cemetery Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas P. O. Box 917 Fort Scott, KS 66701 (316) 223-2840 This was the "first" of the 12 original national cemeteries. Soliders during the Civil War, only 13 are Confederate soldiers, the rest Union, plus the Native American Civil War veterans, and the United States Colored Troop (USCT). There is still burial's there and have recently enlarged the cemetery. They have a list on line of all people buried there and area where they are buried. Where to find it: http://raven.cc.ukans.edu/heritage/kssights/cam/fsn-cem.html Go Here to find all National and Veterans Cemetery's in the United States. http://www.interment.net/us/nat/veterans.htm Hope this helps. Verda Fulkerson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FMB.2ACE/1350.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I'll get back with you after I visit with my husbands grandmother. Maybe she knows more about the Sanders family. I haven't asked her too much yet. But, my sons will need to know what she does one day. Thanks, Denise

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FMB.2ACE/1350.1.1.1 Message Board Post: The family lived in Carroll County, Arkansas. Carroll County is right on the boarder with Missouri.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FMB.2ACE/1350.1.1 Message Board Post: Where did your Minnie live? Denise Are you a Maddox, Maddix, Maddex, Mattox, Mattex, Mattix, etc . . . or any of the many variations of this surname spelling and wondered where you come from? Have you have gotten lost on the tree with the help of all the spelling variations or from not being able to go back one more generation yet . . . Check out this website for the MaddoxDNA site: http://www.geocities.com/madoxdna/

I have several ancestors buried in Crown Hill Cemetery in Sedalia (about 10). I am trying to find someone who is willing to go to the cemetery and take pictures for me. I have all the information from the sexton as to location of each grave and most are in close proximity to each other. I am willing to pay going rate and expenses. If anyone can help me out with a name to contact I would appreciate it! Thanks, Deb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/FMB.2ACE/1211.4.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hello Sue Wilcox Yes I like all the Greer info you can help me with please. So Sharon, You and I are all cousins on the Greer side. Bettye (Willis) Henningsen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Willems Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FMB.2ACE/1399 Message Board Post: Was there a catholic church in the Green Ridge area around 1914? Also are there census records available for Pettis County other than the Federal Census around the same time? I am doing needle in the haystack research on Nicholas Willems (1868-1925) who moved about every few years. I only know he was in the Green Ridge area because his youngest son (Lee Roy Willems) was born there Feb. 14, 1914. I'm hoping there may be some information that could help me find out more about Nick.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FMB.2ACE/1055.1.2 Message Board Post: Do not know if you are interested but I do have a little information here...mostly from the Lee Lines. Willing to share if you email me. Sue Wilcox Hosbach Michigan [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FMB.2ACE/1211.4.1.1 Message Board Post: Hello Bettye: Guess we are also cousins. Granddaughter of Madie Ellen Greer who married George Earnest Glenn. Have a lot of Greer Information I am able to share if you desire it. Glad to find you here. Sincerely, Sue A. Hosbach Michigan