This was posted on the "Somebody's Links" list. Since it's from Putnam Co. and some of the names seem familiar (altho not mine) I thought I'd pass it along and maybe someone out there is who it belongs to??? Sandy > > o I have a 5x7 photograph of Mary Ellen YOUNG, born 1924 in >Putnam County, Missouri, the daughter of Marvin COLLINS and >Elsie LEECH. I also have some smaller pictures of her from about >age four to 18. I would like her grandchildren to have these >photos. It is possible that this picture I have is of Mary >Ellen's first child, but I think it is Mary Ellen. Her first >child's father was I think a JAMES. She married a McGEE and >their children were Lloyd, Martha, Goldie, Grover, Deborah, and >William. She also married John YOUNG. She grew up in the home >of (you tell me) in Columbia, Missouri. Her last known address >was Kansas City, Kansas. > Terry Wilcox amana1man@mail.com > > * * * * *

hello listers, i am looking for Phebe A. Stafford who mar John E Rooks in Putnam Co Mo 23 jan 1860 and their family. Ch unk. He was in Civil War abt 1862?? Does anyone have her , parents/ siblings/ or ch in or out of Putnam Co Mo in the 1850's on period.??? Or anything on John Rooks , he b 1843 in Putanam Co. Maxine Wilton in Wa mmwaw@sprynet.com

Hi Maxine, It's Sandy that's answering, not Robert. He has nothing to do with genealogy. Here's the link to the Putnam Co. home page. You can follow the links there to get the phone number and address to the courthouse, and yes it is in Unionville. http://www.rootsweb.com~moputnam/#records Just click on that link and it should take you straight to the Putnam Co. page. As far as land records go, I don't have a phone # for them. If you go to the BLM site, you can order the records right from that site. I don't know how you do it thru the courthouse, I haven't done it there. I have NO cemetery records I'm afraid, so can't help you out at all on who's buried when and where. You can check with the courthouse, or write to the library in Unionville and send a donation with your request and they should be able to help you. Good luck in your research. Sandy -----Original Message----- From: Maxine M Wilton <mmwaw@sprynet.com> To: Robert Whitsell <sandyw@thegrid.net> Date: Sunday, October 08, 2000 2:27 PM Subject: Re: John Rooks >Hello Robert, > Thanks, > Do you have the address of the Court House.?? I think it is in >Uninville???. >I also need address Ph No to place where land records kept. >I was on the BLM site and found John Rooks Patent for 2 pieces of land of 40 >acres each, the same as he had gotten in Delaware Co In before that. >I am trying to prove which John, the John b 1818 or the son, John b 1843 >that has the Patent I found, although I am sure it was John b 1808 Oh. >Also trying to find a burial of both. and date of death. > I have John b 1808 died in Linn Co , Mo at Civil War Headquarters where he >was >stationed on 15 Mar 1862 as per his Comanding General, but his wife put >1861 on her app. papers for pension. >This Will Probate of 24 Apr. 1862 would be perfect fit for John 1808 and >the John Rooks who died 15 Mar in Co M 7th Missouri Cavalry in Linn Co >Mo. He could have also been taken to Putnam and bur on his own land >there????????? >I wil want to call the Court House and see how much maney they want etc and >have to get that packet of the imformation. >If you can find either of these 2 John Rooks in a cemetery in Putnam Co. Mo >let me know. >Those you listed are all the family Of John and temporance Jackson Rooks >ch.. Temperance filed for pention in 1864 and after went to Around maybe >Deadwood S Dak. and maybe the others went there also. >Thank you. >Maxine Wilton in Roy, Wa. mmwaw@sprynet.com > >-----Original Message----- >From: Robert Whitsell <sandyw@thegrid.net> >To: MOPUTNAM-L@rootsweb.com <MOPUTNAM-L@rootsweb.com> >Date: Saturday, October 07, 2000 11:21 PM >Subject: Re: John Rooks > > >Maxine, >Have you tried a search at the BLM site to locate land? It's a great site >and easy to use. > >There's a John Rooks listed in the ESTATE RECORDS FROM PUTNAM CO., MO. >1845-1909 >If you send to the courthouse for the packet #, you may be able to find out >more from there. > >"ROOKS, JOHN no date of death listed, but will filed 24 April 1862 >packet #675 >Heirs Willis Rooks, James Rooks, Vesta Jane Jones wife of Charles, Joseph >Rooks, Jeremiah Rooks, Charles Rooks all of Putnam Co., MO and John Rooks >address unknown." > >I find NO Rooks listed in the 1850 census. >John, Temperance, Joseph, Clinton and Charles are listed in the 1860 census >of Putnam Co. Shows John as 52 yrs and born in OH. All the children born >in MO. > >Also in the 1860 census listed in seperate households are >(1) James, Ann, Melvina, Merintha, Josiah and (2) Willis, Tenitha, John Mary >T. > >Sandy > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Maxine M Wilton <mmwaw@sprynet.com> >To: MOPUTNAM-L@rootsweb.com <MOPUTNAM-L@rootsweb.com> >Date: Saturday, October 07, 2000 9:39 PM >Subject: John Rooks > > >>Hello Listers, >> I am looking for any imfo on John Rooks b 1843 who mar Phebe A. >Stafford >>23 Jan 1860 in Putnam Co Mo. His parents were John Rooks b 1808 in >>Highland Co Oh lived in Delaware Co Ind mar to Temperance Jackson . John >got >>a Patent for land of 80 acres in Putnam Co. Mo 1856. Lived in Putnam Co >>after abt 1845??. >>Also looking for Imfo on John b 1808. in Putnam Co Mo after 1840. >> Need deaths and burial's of these persons in Putnam Co Mo There are other >>ch in family also there Josiah Joseph, James, Willis and others. >>I also need some Land look ups if anyone there could do this for me I >would >>like to hear from you as I Live in Wa. >>Thank you anyone for any help. I >> am descend of John b 1808's bro , William Rooks b 1817 in Clinton Co Oh >>who mar Mahala Smithson in Ind abt 1837. >>The Rooks are 2 ch 15 of Joseph b 1782 and Elizabeth Jackson b >>1790 in NC, Rooks. >>Maxine Wilton mmwaw@sprynet.com >> >> >> > > >

Hello Listers, I am looking for any imfo on John Rooks b 1843 who mar Phebe A. Stafford 23 Jan 1860 in Putnam Co Mo. His parents were John Rooks b 1808 in Highland Co Oh lived in Delaware Co Ind mar to Temperance Jackson . John got a Patent for land of 80 acres in Putnam Co. Mo 1856. Lived in Putnam Co after abt 1845??. Also looking for Imfo on John b 1808. in Putnam Co Mo after 1840. Need deaths and burial's of these persons in Putnam Co Mo There are other ch in family also there Josiah Joseph, James, Willis and others. I also need some Land look ups if anyone there could do this for me I would like to hear from you as I Live in Wa. Thank you anyone for any help. I am descend of John b 1808's bro , William Rooks b 1817 in Clinton Co Oh who mar Mahala Smithson in Ind abt 1837. The Rooks are 2 ch 15 of Joseph b 1782 and Elizabeth Jackson b 1790 in NC, Rooks. Maxine Wilton mmwaw@sprynet.com

Maxine, Have you tried a search at the BLM site to locate land? It's a great site and easy to use. There's a John Rooks listed in the ESTATE RECORDS FROM PUTNAM CO., MO. 1845-1909 If you send to the courthouse for the packet #, you may be able to find out more from there. "ROOKS, JOHN no date of death listed, but will filed 24 April 1862 packet #675 Heirs Willis Rooks, James Rooks, Vesta Jane Jones wife of Charles, Joseph Rooks, Jeremiah Rooks, Charles Rooks all of Putnam Co., MO and John Rooks address unknown." I find NO Rooks listed in the 1850 census. John, Temperance, Joseph, Clinton and Charles are listed in the 1860 census of Putnam Co. Shows John as 52 yrs and born in OH. All the children born in MO. Also in the 1860 census listed in seperate households are (1) James, Ann, Melvina, Merintha, Josiah and (2) Willis, Tenitha, John Mary T. Sandy -----Original Message----- From: Maxine M Wilton <mmwaw@sprynet.com> To: MOPUTNAM-L@rootsweb.com <MOPUTNAM-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, October 07, 2000 9:39 PM Subject: John Rooks >Hello Listers, > I am looking for any imfo on John Rooks b 1843 who mar Phebe A. Stafford >23 Jan 1860 in Putnam Co Mo. His parents were John Rooks b 1808 in >Highland Co Oh lived in Delaware Co Ind mar to Temperance Jackson . John got >a Patent for land of 80 acres in Putnam Co. Mo 1856. Lived in Putnam Co >after abt 1845??. >Also looking for Imfo on John b 1808. in Putnam Co Mo after 1840. > Need deaths and burial's of these persons in Putnam Co Mo There are other >ch in family also there Josiah Joseph, James, Willis and others. >I also need some Land look ups if anyone there could do this for me I would >like to hear from you as I Live in Wa. >Thank you anyone for any help. I > am descend of John b 1808's bro , William Rooks b 1817 in Clinton Co Oh >who mar Mahala Smithson in Ind abt 1837. >The Rooks are 2 ch 15 of Joseph b 1782 and Elizabeth Jackson b >1790 in NC, Rooks. >Maxine Wilton mmwaw@sprynet.com > > >

Hi Marguerite, Gee, I know where San Dimas is. I'm in Santa Maria and go by there on my way to mom's (frequently). Anyway, I found nothing in the census or Cheek or Polly L. Thompson, the married daughter. But did find this in the estate records. CHEEK, Chadwick Will: written Feb. 1857 and Filed: 13 Apr 1857. Packet #158 Died 14 Feb 1857. Wife Mary Cheek, Children: Robert R. Cheek, Polly L. Thompson, Stephen R. Cheek, James A. Cheek and Spr-el Cheek. You can contact the court house in Unionville and ask them for a copy of the packet and it might possibly give you some clues. Sandy -----Original Message----- From: TLCQUILTR@aol.com <TLCQUILTR@aol.com> To: sandyw@thegrid.net <sandyw@thegrid.net> Date: Wednesday, October 04, 2000 8:03 PM Subject: CHEEK, Shadrack >Hello. I sure hope you can help me. > >I am looking for Shadrack CHEEK born in 1786 in Ill or 1801 in So Carolina >He was married to Mary Rogers and they possibly had 4 children:Robert Roger >Cheek, Mary L. Cheek, Stephen R. Cheek, and James A Cheek. > >Can you find a record that he was in Missouri? Can you find a record that he >died in Putnam County, Missouri 2/14/1857? Any information that you have on >Shadrack or any of his children or wife will help. I can't find Shadrack's >parents names or which is his true birthdate and birthplace. > >If I can help you, let me know. > >Thank you. > >Marguerite Taylor San Dimas, CA 91773 >

This was a posting to the list back in May. I was wondering if anyone on the list might have any more info on these people? Thanks, Lisa Kearns These are deaths as published in a Unionville newspaper, in the 14 Jul 1887 issue. 14 Jul 1887 Mrs. Rebecca KEARNS, daughter of Mr. E.P. COOK, of Indiana, arrived yesterday too late to attend the funeral of her mother.

This was sent to me from the email address below. Can anyone help??? I know for sure theres Crabtree Researchers here. And Mark.. ..I submitted a history of Putnam County telling how the Crabtrees came to Putnam County that you might be interested in. Go the Putnam county Mailing list and type in Crabtree for body and I think you'll find it easy enough. Good luck. Linda From: <SHELTONLAW@aol.com> To: <lindanixon@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 3:49 PM Subject: Re: History > Alpha Basil (A.B.) Shelton was my grandfather. A.B.'s wife was Mildred Noel > Shelton. A.B. and Mildred Shelton lived on the Walnut Grove farm at the edge > of Unionville. A.B. Shelton was the school superintendent for many years. > I am lucky to have A.B.'s roll top desk from his office in the courthouse. > My parents were Raymond Oris Shelton and Laura Jane Johnson Shelton. > > A.B.'s great-grandparents were Ezekiel Henderson Shelton Jr. and Elizabeth > Palmer Mason Shelton who moved to Putnam County, MO from Clinton County, KY > in 1845 along with A.B.'s grandfather Daniel Morgan Shelton. Daniel Morgan > Shelton and his wife Winnifred Crabtree Shelton had a son named John Fletcher > Shelton. John Fletcher Shelton and his wife Harriet Elizabeth Boggs Shelton > were A.B.'s parents. > > The Shelton, Crabtree and Davis families of Clinton County, KY and Putnam > County, MO are closely related. Is there anybody out there with Shelton > genealogy or lore? > > Thanks in advance. > > Mark Shelton > Tampa, FL >

This obit was listed in the local column of a Unionville, MO newspaper in the June 7, 1883 issue. Local, 7 Jun 1883 James GRAY, formerly a resident of Lincoln township, in this county was instantly killed at Webb City, Jasper county, Mo, on Thursday, May 24th by falling down a shaft in one of the lead mines at that place. The Webb City Times gives the following particulars: Thursday evening another one of those accidents occurred which cast a gloom over our community and leave one more sad warning to a reckless risk of human l ife. At five o'clock, the hands of F.M. Simpson & Co., on the Center Creek ground were coming out of the shaft, James Gray, ground boss, attempted to come out on the ladder where two men had started ahead of him in the tub. His comrades, Barnard WILLIAMS and VANZANT, endeavored to disuade him by pointing out the danger from the descending tub, should it reach the top first, but he recklessly ascended and when about 65 feet from the bottom, the tub struck him on the head, knocking him off the ladder, and falling on his head at the bottom of the shaft. Life was exinct when picked up. No one is to blame, as those in the tub knew nothing of his being on the ladder so we are informed. Mr. Gray was a experienced miner having following mining for 14 years. He was a good workman, and steady, aged 31. His remains were conveyed to his home, where an effort was made to keep them until the arrival of his wife, who is visiting her parents, at Alma, Arkansas, but as it was found she could not reach here as was expected, they were interred here this afternoon.

This article gives some history of Putnam County. There was a picture of the house if I'm remembering correctly. I don't have it but saved the clipping for the history which also lists several names of settlers. Hope you all enjoy. Linda Wednesday, June 27, 1962 Unionville Republican The Death of Dame Runyon in St. John's recalls the early history of that village which once was the county seat of Dodge County. Dodge County and Putnam were united to form the present Putnam County after a decision by the U.S. Supreme court define the boundary between Iowa and Missouri at his present location, which moved it about six miles north from what had been the boundry. Miss Runyon was born in the house which remained her home throughout her long life. She was never married. The house was built by her father, Archibald Steele Runyon in 1854. He was a son- in-law of Thomas CAUL, who erected several of the homes in that community, and who was a very important personage there. The newly married Runyons moved into this house in August 1854, according to data secured by A. B. SHELTON who has been collecting some of the historical facts. Miss Runyon's father was a surveyor, and at one time the Putnam County Suryeyor. She had in her possession the original plats of Putnam County made by her father. She also had the original contract entered into by her father for the construction of the first school building in St. John in 1855. It was signed by Giles HODGES as contractor, and A.S. RUNYON, William DANIELS, and Philetus KNIGHT, as Trustees of the district. Incidentally the first teacher at this school was James HARPER. Miss Runyon's mind was very sharp, and she clearly recalled many of the incidents of early history, either experienced or told to her by her parents and other prominent people now long since gone. St. John was the seat of Dodge County from May 1, 1849 until March 16, 1853. The house in which she spent a long life is suprisingly sturdy for its years, and perhaps bears the distinction of housing the same person for a longer period than most other houses. Ninety One years. THE END

Have updated my website: http://pages.prodigy.net/white5/genealogy.html Thanks, Michele Sumpter-White

Genealogical Researchers in Missouri: Let's really push for opening of the Missouri vital records 72 years or older. This will require legislative action. Let's get it passed in the up-coming session! Surely, it would be beneficial, during the present campaign, to present this issue to the candidates for state legislature and state senate. The following may help you in your contacts with the candidates in your district. Keep it non-partisan. Dear Legislator Candidate: Many, many Missourians are keenly interested in family history. However, some are impeded by a problem that exists with regard to the State Vital Records Office and which, indeed, would exist in any similar situation. The time has arrived for microfilm copies of the Missouri vital records (72 years old or older), and indexes at the State Vital Records Office in the Department of Health to be made available to the public at the State Archives. A 72-year interval is not arbitrary. Owing to the Federal regulation that census data remain closed for 72 years, that interval has become a de facto standard in the USA. A 72-year interval suffices for privacy. Justification: Family Historians must be enabled to study record after record, not just seek one record at a time, and especially not have to work through an intermediary person or to depend on an index. That is essential, because of the many problems in interpretation of hand-written records, many typos, many spelling variations in names, even many variations in names themselves. There are many entries in which the surnames are mis-spelled. Here is an example. One researcher's great-grandma's married name was Zakrzewski, a name that, with the silent 'k', is more often butchered than not. She died in St. Louis some time after May, 1910. Surely, her death is recorded in the State Vital Records office The only practical way to find her death data would be to search all the surnames that begin "Za", "Ze", "Sa" or "Se" in that time period. Repeated tries thru the Vital Records Office have been costly, but not successful. In another case, a researcher submitted formal requests and fees to a vital records office (not Jefferson City) for his aunt's birth and death dates. He knew, and stated, that she was born and had died in the 1890s. They reported finding neither birth nor death records. As it happens, those older birth and death records are open. When he reviewed the microfilms, he found both her birth and death data. And he found that her birth name differed from her baptismal name and from her name at death! The latter had been the only name that he had known for her. Perhaps that vital records office's index cards were out of sequence. More likely, they had her recorded by only one of her names. Because hand-written capital letters are the most troublesome, it often happens that indexes are severely deficient. Yet a governmental office can only check via an index. The Soundex system is similarly deficient, for it, too, depends on the surname initial. All that is needed is to add to Sect. 193.245 of RSMO 1994 a new sub-paragraph as follows: (4) The department shall provide microfilms of all vital records that are 72 years old or older, and microfilms of indexes to all such records, to the State Archives for study by the public. In January of each year, the department shall provide microfilms of all vital records that have become 72 years old or older within the prior year, and microfilms of indexes to all such records, to the State Archives for study by the public. Please note that this would in no way interfere with the present practices of the vital records office. In the most-recent legislature, different bills were introduced into each house, and hearings were held, but no action has yet been taken. Will you support family researchers in this effort? Bob Doerr in the beautiful Missouri Ozarks

Susan Ellen FORDYCE WARREN, daughter of Elisha and Mary Jane Fordyce was born in Putnam County, MO on Mar 23 1872 and passed away August 7, 1957 at the home of her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Glen COUCHMAN of Cordon, Iowa at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 15 days. She was united in marriage to Jerome Warren March 8, 1893. To this union 5 children were born, Orville of Sewal, Oral and Ora of Corydon, Louis and Ila of Powersville, Missouri. Her husband preceded her in death May 7, 1957 after which she made her home with her children. She leaves to mourn five children, three daughters in-law, two sons-in-law, twenty grandchildren, and thirty four great grandchildren, 1 brother Charley Fordyce of Gillette, Wyoming.

This death notice was listed in the November 21, 1900 issue of a Unionville, MO newspaper. 21 Nov 1900 Mrs. Martha I. DAVIS, wife of John P. Davis died at the family home in this city, Tuesday of last week, aged 36 years, 10 months, and 3 days. She was born in this county having been the daughter of the late Ben SHAW. Her mother, several brothers and sisters, beside a husband and several children of tender age survive her. The funeral servies were held at the residence Wednesday, and the remains were laid to rest in Ledford cemetery, Elm township.

14 Nov 1900 With regret we report the death of Mrs. Guy FOWLER at the home of her mother, Mrs. Martha HOUSTON, of Omaha who died Monday of last week. She was 21 years and 11 days old and a bride of only t en months. Her sister Alice MOSS of trenton and brother Frank of California were not present for the burial. She leaves a sad husband, an infant daughter of one day, a heart broken mother, four sisters, three brothers and a host of friends to mourn her premature death. The services were held at the Baptist church in Omaha, after which the remains were followed to its final resting place in the Mitchell cemetery by a procession about a mile long consisting of a hundred vehicles, the like of which has never been seen in this section of country. The deceased was widely known as an amiable and kind friend and devoted companion. Mrs. Jno. Fowler of Glendale, Guys mother will care for the motherless infant.

This obit was listed in the November 21, 1900 issue of a Unionville, MO newspaper. 21 Nov 1900 Mrs. Susanna CLARKSON COOP, wife of John Coop died at the family home in this city yesterday from old age and consumption. Deceased was 73 years, 10 months and 27 days old. She was married to John coop at Bolton, England, Feb 17, 1850. She was the mother of three children, one of whom is dead and the other two are G.C. Coop and Mrs. A. H. GARRETT, both residents of this community. The funeral services will be held at the Residence, Rev. W. B. CHRISTY delievering the sermon.

This Obituary was printed in a Unionville, MO newspaper. 18 Jan 1893, Obituary It is with sadness we chronicle the death of our neighbor, Mrs. Susanna NORMAN, wife of Lemuel Norman; was born in Mason County, Indian Oct 12, 1834--died 12 Jan 1893; age 58 years and 3 months. Mrs. Norman has been afflicted since early last fall and finally lung fever set in. Deceased was a life long member of the church, most of these years being spent in the U.B. church. She was the mother of eight children. In the death of Mrs. Norman, the husband has sustained a great loss and the family a good mother. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. D.E. STATTON in the presence of relatives and friends. The remains was interred in the St. John cemetery to await the summons on high.

This obit was printed in a Unionville, MO newspaper. date of issue of paper is on top line with obit data following. Linda 18 Jan 1893 Dr. A.C. BERRY was called to Macon last week to attend the funeral of his father. William Berry died Monday morning, Jan. 2nd, 1893 at his residence in Macon, MO. The deceased was born in Louden county, Va., Oct 27, 1812. When quite a young man he with his father moved to Muskingum Co., Ohio near Janesville, where he engaged in teaching school. While yet a young man he was married to Miss Elizabeth CUMMINGS, and removed to McConnellsville, Morgan Co. Ohio, where he resided until the year 1868 when he removed to Macon, Mo. where he has resided since his death. There were nine children born to them of whom six and his first and only wife are now living.

21 Dec 1892, Obituary This obituary is a half page, containing obituaries from the National Tribune, the Iowa State Register, The Wapello Republican newspapers. If anyone is researching this line I'd suggest they write the Putnam county Library and request a copy of it. CAPT. JAMES TURNER (taken from National Tribune) At Unionville, Mo., Nov. 12, Jas. TURNER, aged 53. Capt Turner was born in England, emmigrated with his parents to Canada, and while yet a young man came to Iowa. At the first call to arms in 1861, he enlisted as a private in Co. I, 6th Iowa and served until the muster out at the close of the war. He was in the engagements at Shiloh, Vicksburg, Jackson, Missionary Ridge, the Atlantic Campaign, and the march to the sea and was several times severely wounded. He passed through all the grades, and was mustered out as Captain of his company, having been mentioned several times in orders, and promoted for gallantry in battle. For twenty years he resided at Unionville, Mo., and was engaged in general merchandising. By strict economy and sterling integrity he had built up a trade and reputation that was the pride of his friends and neighbors. He leaves surviving him his noble widow and two daughters. Brave and generous Capt. Turner has hear the last taps sounding on earth.

These are deaths as reported in a Unionville, MO newspaper. Date of issue will be on top line, followed by death information that was listed in the paper. Good luck, all. Linda Died--August 2, 1892, Mrs. Minerva VESTAL, wife of John Vestal, at her home in Wilson township. Her remains were taken to the Rose graveyard for interment. There were services at the grave by Rev. Beck. Her funeral will be preached the third Sunday in October at Hogg College in Elm township by Rev. Lipp. (written by her husband, John Vestal) Nov. 1892 The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. J. WARD, of Mendota, died Sunday, Nov. 13. The interment took place in the cemetery at this place.---Cincinnati Review. ***The Cincinnati Review is a paper in Cincinnati, Iowa..there are two cemeteries there Evergreen Cemetery and Pleasant Hill cemetery