Hello! I'm new to the Putnam Co., MO list, and thought I'd take an opportunity to list my interests. The following are primarily in the Powersville/Wyreka (York Twp.) area: HOWRY KENNEDY LAUDERBAUGH (and variants) CLARK CRAWFORD BROWNLEE There are a number of sidelines I'm also interested in, including: ADAMS, AYRES, BALL, BALLARD, BEASLEY, BUCKLEY, CARLSON, CARLTON, CARNAGEY, CLIFTON, DALY/DAILEY, DUREE, ELLIS, FETTY, GREENWELL, HALE, HARBIN, HARRISON, HIBGY, HOUCK, HOWARD, HUSTON, JOB, KIRK, KLEVER, MAHONEY, OGLE, OWENS, PARKER, PAULEY, PEER, RAINER/RAINES, REED, REYNOLDS, ROBERTS, SEELEY, STARK, STARR, THOMAS, TOLKSDORF, TOMEY, VORREITER, WATSON, WILBURN Thanks! -- Amelia Reimer

This obit was found in a Unionville newspaper in the 7 Jul 1887 issue. 7 Jul 1887 Our city was thrown into a fever of excitement on Friday lat by the announcement of the death of Dr. S. MORRIS, and old and respected physician of this city. On Friday the doctor made a slight complaint of a pain in his head, but went about as usual, the matter was not seriously considered by himself or family. In the evening he was called to the bedside of a patient about two miles southeast of they city. He made an examination of the case and congratulated the patient upon his improved condition. Before leaving he asked for a drink of water and in turning around to receive it dropped to the floor, dying almost instantly. Dr. Morris had been a resident and practitioner in this city for the past 25 or 30 years, and his sudden demise will be regretted by all. Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Elder E.M. SMITH.

This obit was found in a Unionville newspaper in the 30 Jun 1887 issue. 30 Jun 1887, Obituary John S. THORNBURG was born at Salem, Washington county, Indiana, August 19, 1830, died at Fulton, Mo., 22 Jun 1887. John joined the M.E. church at age 18 years and lived a consistent christian life until called home. Deceased moved to Iowa in the year 1852 with his parents. In the year 1857 married Sarah E. ADAMS. The result of this union was two daughters and one son. Then in the year 1862, when his country was in danger, at the call, he left all that was near and dear for his country and flag; served as a soldier in the 36th Iowa Regiment for 3 years. His wife Sarah died in the year 1874. Then in the year 1876 he married Mrs. Lizzie VAUGHN with whom he lived a happy life for eleven years. He was buried in the Unionville cemetery and leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss.

Deaths as listed in a Unionville, MO newspaper. Date of issue item was listed under and locale when given will be on top line with death information following. Union Item, 5 Jan 1887 A small child of Mr. and Mrs. Berry SUMMERS died very suddenly in this city on Sunday last. 7 Apr 1887 A letter received by T. J. DAVIS, from his brother-in-law, John BELL, who is at Olean, Kansas states that four children of Mr. W. F. FRANKLIN, formerly of this city were burned to death one night lately while the father and mother were at church. Mr. Franklin was at one time a resident of Grant township and is related to T. S. Franklin.

Deaths as listed in a Unionville, MO newspaper. The date of issue death is listed in is on top line with the locale when its listed. Death information follows Pleasant Home, 17 Mar 1887 Bent HENDERSON was buried last week. Disease consumption. Local, 14 mar 1887 Ethel THORNBURG, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Thornburg died Tuesday morning of pneumonia. The news of her death will be very sad to her father who is now on his claim in Colorado, about 75 miles from any telegraph or post office. Services were conducted by Rev. J.S. WILSON at the residence in the west end of this city after which remains were taken to the city cemtery for interment. Garfield Springs, 31 Mar 1887 March 29,---Mr. I.S. SHAW lost an infant child last week. His wife was low, but is better now. Local 31 Mar 1887 E.W. HENKLE died at his son Frank's residence. Mr. Henkle was born in Virginia, Jun 13, 1809 and at his death was 77 years, 8 months and 13 days. He was a resident of Centerville, Iowa for a number of years and soon after the death of his wife came to this city and has since made his home with his son. The remains were taken to Centerville for interment.

These are deaths reported in a Unionville, MO newspaper. The locale item listed under will be on top line when given, with date of issue item was reported in. Local 3 Mar 1887 We are called upon to chronicle the deaths of John C. and Dempsey, sons of William ODAM who resides in the northwestern part of this township. One of the young men died on Thursday evening and the other on Friday evening of pnuemonia and both were buried at the Dorsett Cemetery on Saturday. It is also reported they have a little daughter who is quite ill with the same disease but it is thought that she will recover. Wyreka, 3 Mar 1887 Leroy ADAMS died of pneumonia and was buried at Wreka Cemetery the 21st of this month. East End, 10 Mar 1887 Bent HENDERSON of Martinstown, died on the 2nd. Martinstown, 10 Mar 1887 The infant child of Jesse TURNMIRE died on the 6th of pneumonia Chariton, 10 Mar 1887 Frank BROWNFIELD had two children to take the diptheria. Dr. EDSON was called; one of the children died, the other was not expected to live. However they sent and got some medicine prepared by Peter ROOP, which saved the child's life. Graysville, 10 Mar 1887 Miss Artie WEST was interred at the Rose Graveyard last Thursday evening.

Hello, I'm trying to find any info on an Eliza Vandine. She was living in Unionville at the time of her sister's obit in March 1931. If anyone recognizes this name please email me directly. Thank you, Tracy Verba nauvoo@interpath.com

Hello, I'm new to the list and am seeking information on how I would go about getting a copy of the plot map and owners for plots in the Powersville Cemetery. I have a great-great grandfather, grandmother, and two of their children buried there. All have headstones except my great-great grandfather, Erastus Darias Baker. I'm having a really hard time pinning down his birth and death dates. I could probably write for an obituary if I had the death date. He was born about 1831 in Colesville, Broome County, New York and moved to Missouri somewhere around 1850. He died sometime between 1905 and 1910. He applied for a Civil War pension in 1905 and his wife, Jane Louden Christy Baker is living in Clark County, Missouri, as a widow by 1910. His pension was not granted. Is there a Sexton or Cemetery Keeper of some sort that I could write to and get this information? I've been working on this guy for years. Every so often I try again to find exact birth and death dates. He lived so recently I feel I ought to have them. I have pictures. Neither one of their children who are buried there had children. I would love to hear from anyone who might have this information. Ruth Helvy Homepage is Pioneers, Patriots, Puritans & Scalawags at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bakhelvy/ Seccomb-L & Helvey-L mail list

These are deaths as reported in a Unionville newspaper. The top line will list the locale item was listed under when known, and date of issue of newspaper. Death information follows. Wyreka, 2 Feb 1887 Infant of Samuel HOWRY was buried at Wyreka cemetery Sunday. Local, 9 Feb 1887 Abraham ELLIS, an old citizen near this city died last Wednesday nite. He has been afflicted with asthma for several years, which has carried him to deaths door several times before. ******note from me..he married Sarah Ann Admire, daughter of Rosanna Sparks and George Admire. Local, 9 Feb 1887 James CRIST of Lincoln township, died in his home after a short illness last Friday. Local Item, 17 Feb 1887 Rev. William SHANKLIN, of Elm township, died at his home on Friday evening. Mr. Shanklin was an old and respected citizen. Mrs. William WELLS, of Liberty township died on Sunday Feb 5th of disease of the heart. Mrs. Wells was about sixty years of age and a resident of this county about 30 years. Union Item, 17 Feb 1887 George WHITE, a son of William and Freed White died on the 30 day of January with pneumonia and typhoid fever.

These are deaths reported in a Unionville newspaper. The date of issue death was listed in and locale item was listed under when known will be on top line with death information following. Local, 19 Jan 1887 Truman HIGGS, residing about 3 or 4 miles north of here died last Friday. His funeral was preached at the Christian Church by Elder E.M. Smith after which his body was interred in the cemetery at this place. Elias HANEY, who has been sick for some time, died at this home north of this city on last friday. Chariton, 12 Jan 1887 James STEVENS lost a small child one day last week. The child had been sick for some time. North Side, 19 Jan 1887 After a protracted illness old Mr. HANEY passed this life, on friady the same day Mr. Truman HIGGS passed away. Lemen, 26 Jan 1887 We are informed that Harman KEENE'S mother died near Bloomfield, last week, she was said to be over 90 years of age.

I am researching a James E. VANCE who I believe was born in Powersville, Putnam Co., Missouri on 05 March 1873 and I was wondering if anyone there could help me with a cansus look up I believe his fathers name may have been Truman VANCE & mother Carrie. I am also searching for a Laura SCOTT born 09 March 1876 in Putnam Co., Missouri. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You So Much Sincerly Linda Burgher LindaGurl1@aol.com

Hi Everyone, This message came to me, since the author of the message is not a subscriber to our mailing list. I'm forwarding it to the list in case someone can help him. His email address is: vpltz@peoplescom.net Thanks all, I'm in the process of preparing for my big move so I have all my books packed. Linda Greetings, all. When I was visiting the Drake Library last summer in Centerville, Iowa, I ran across a book entitled "The Marriage Records Of Putnam Co., Missouri." I thought I correctly copied down a piece of information from it, but when I sent for the records from the clerk's office in Unionville, the records came back incorrect. Since this was a year ago, and (through moving) I misplaced the record I actually sent for, I think they just copied the wrong page. But, could someone who has this book please verify that this is correct: BALLARD, Spencer to MORGAN, Margatet, Book 1, Page 253 Also, could someone send me the mailing address for the clerk's office, as I could not locate it on the website. Thanks a million. Vince Leibowitz.

These are deaths as listed in a Unionville newspaper. Locale of when item listed when known is listed on top line with date of issue. Local, 26 May 1887 A letter from W. H. GOUGH at Kansas City to James TURNER, of this city Monday states the sad news of the death of Thomas D. CLANTON, which occurred Saturday in that city. Mr. CLANTON was a resident of this city for several years. The remains were taken to Louisana, MO for burial. Newtown Item, 2 Jun 1887 Mrs. M.W. GUYMON whom we reported ill last week, was buried at Newtown Cemetery a few days later. St. John Item, 2 Jun 1887 John M. COLLINS of this place died Wednesday evening last of what the doctor in attendance pronounced purpua hemorrhagica, possibly contracted in Andersonville prision. The G.A.R. took charge of the funeral. He leaves a wife and four small children in destitute circumstances.

These are deaths as listed in the 12 May 1887 Issue of a Unionville, MO newspaper. Locale item was listed under will be found on top line with date of issue and death information following. Local, 12 May 1887 Mrs. Nellie Miller, wife of Edwin Miller, died in her home in Genoa, Iowa Saturday aged 73 years, 10 months and 25 days. East End, 12 May 1887 William OSBURN, aged 21 died on the 25th of April 1887 of consumption which had been working on him for over a year. Willie was a good boy and was loved and respected by all who knew him. His remains were consigned to the Berry Graveyard. Lucerne, 12 May 1887 A child of James CARTER'S aged 6 months was buried Sunday. Local 12 May 1887 An obituary notice from Mrs. A. WATSON states that Enoch Watson a former resident of this county, died at his home in Furnace County, Neb., April 25th. Mrs. ESSYLSTINE, mother of Mrs. M. H. WEBB, of this city, died at her home in Claverack, NY Friday last.

These deaths were all reported in the May 5, 1887 issue of a Unionville newspaper. Locale death item is listed under will be on top line when given with date of issue listed in, and death information following. Frog Pond, 5 May 1887 C. C. DEAN'S only son a small childe died the 21st and was buried by the side of his grandfather, H.C. Dean on the 23rd. Garfield Springs, 5 May 1887 George PIERCEY'S child died may 1, aged 2 weeks and buried at Pherigo graveyard last Monday. Lemen, 5 May 1887 John D. MONTGOMERY died in the county poor house last week. He was admitted to the county house for care last winter from the east end of the county. Local, 5 May 1887 Alex PERKINS died at his brother-in-law's, Robert BRAMBALL (could be Bramhall) in Lincoln township on Sunday evening last, of consumption. Deceased was bout 30 years of age, and was a son of Hiram PERKINS who now resides near Exline, Iowa.

These are deaths as printed in a Unionville newspaper. Locale item was found under will be listed on top line when given, with date of issue of paper death item was reported in. 31 Mar 1887 Mrs. Sarah GUFFEY died, on Sunday evening last at her residence in Lincoln twp. Mrs. Guffey was 70 years old at her death, and no doubt knew the hardships through which early settlers of the county had to pass in order to gain a home. She was the mother of Richard and George Guffey of this county. Remains were taken to Epperson Graveyard Monday for burial. Lemen, 28 Apr 1887 Mrs. Margaret WASHBURN who lived near Pollock died last week. She had been confined to her bed with paralysis for eleven months and her affliction was sever. Local 28 Apr 1887 Columbus JOHNSON, a respected citizen of Union township died at his home about seven miles north of this city Tuesday morning in the 62nd year of his age. The remains were brought to this city Wednesday for interment. Joseph DOSELIN was found dead upon a bed in a room in his hotel in Ft. Madison one morning recently he having died from the effects of inhaled gas. Al EARHART, son of James Earhart formerly of this county died at his home in Ravanna, Smith County, Kansas on the 16th.

Deaths listed in a Unionville newspaper, with area listed under on top line with date of issue of paper. Garfield Springs, 8 Dec 1887 Mrs. James RICE of Topeka, Kansas arrived in the city last week and battended the funeral obsequies of her father, John S. LANE, and is stopping with her sister Mrs. Ella Hyde. Local, 15 Dec 1887 Mr. and Mrs. Arch BARNEY buried their infant child today. A letter from the family of W.A. HENDERSON of Graham County, Kansas formerly of this place informs us that their daughter, Mollie aged 15 years, died Oct 13th and that a little babe of Monte Henderson died just prior of diptheria. Hartford, 15 Dec 1887 Mrs. Jacob COMBS died at her home near Pollock in Sullivan County on Friday night last of consumption. Mrs. Combs was a daughter of Mrs. Susanna POPE of this city. Lipp, 15 Dec 1887 A babe of Mr. Abe COWAN'S was found dead in the bed one morning some time since.

Deaths all reported in the November 24, 1887 issue of a Unionville newspaper. Area item was found under will be listed on top line when given. 24 Nov 1887 Grandmother NEEBE died, and has gone to that place where parting is no more. Lincoln, 24 Nov 1887 THe funeral sermon of Miss STURGEON is to be preached at Pickering School house next sabbath by Rev. McRay. Hartford, 24 Nov 1887 The little JONES boy who was so terribly maimed by a reaper near this place last summer, died a few days ago of croup.

These are deaths reported in a Unionville Newspaper. Date of issue will be listed on top line with area item was listed under when given. Death information follows. Local 24 Nov 1887 Mrs. AGEE residing about a mile south west of town, died on Tuesday of dropsy. She returned but a few weeks ago from Kansas City where she had been on a short visit to her daughter. She leaves behind her sons and daughers and many friends who are pained to chronicle her demise. Mr. & Mrs W. H. KORNS have the sympathy of all in the death of their infant babe which occurred yesterday morning. Recorded from Nov 1, to 21, 1887 Deaths BENNETT, Oct 4, Boydey (Rodney maybe??] BENNETT, of Elm of lepto Meningitis, aged 6 months. MONTGOMERY, Oct 21, Sarah Montgomery of Elm, aged 5 days.

Deaths listed in the Nov. 3, 1887 issue of a Unionville, MO newspaper. Locale where item was found listed under will be on top line with date of issue. Local, 3 Nov 1887 One of Mr. KELLER'S children-a little boy died last Saturday. The little four year old son, Charley was interred at the McCune Graveyard last Sunday Evening Graysville, 3 Nov 1887 Death has again made himself manifest in our midst and removed from the family circle of James HUNT one of its fair flowers. Jennie, the 28 Oct aged 11 years, 6 mos., and 19 days. For ten weeks she suffered with typhoid and brain fever.