I found in the Randolph Co Marriage Index J H Newton md to Ann Owen, Book A, page 173, date 2 Dec 1854. Could this be your people? If you think so, you could write to Randolph Co and get a copy of the original record; that MAY give you the parents. Have you been in contact with Sue Manning (name JUPEP) about the Owen family? She is also chasing that surname and may have more info for you. I bombed out. Good luck to you Carolyn Gibbons c.n.gibbons@worldnet.att.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <mattchristy@juno.com> To: <c.n.gibbons@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2001 6:30 PM Subject: Re: > Carolyn, > > Thank you for your help. Can I add one more name? > > Ann Owen married > to H.A. Newton December 1, 1854 > > I'm trying to see who the parents of Ann are. > > Matt > > ________________________________________________________________ > YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR INTERNET ACCESS! > Juno offers FREE Internet access, Instant Messenger, and much more! > Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: > http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagt.

Hi folks, Ever wonder what your ancestors did on a Saturday night for fun? The following may give you a little hint. From "The Higbee News". 19 May 1911--UP TO DATE PICTURE SHOW--When Rankin & Solbert get their new electric theater fitted up they will have one of the neatest and best places of its kind to be found anywhere, and a place of which all Higbee can feel proud. They have rented the room just east of their store and hope to have it fitted up by the latter part of next week. The entire front has been torn out and is being remodeled. The ticket office will be in the center with the entrance on one side and the exit on the other. The floor will be elevated and furnished with up to date chairs. The interior will be suitably papered and painted and electric fans provided. Electric wall lamps of a color that will blend best with the furnishings will be put in. It is the intention of the boys to give the people the very best to be had for their money and they certainly deserve success, for the venture means the expenditure of several hundred dollars. They will run as many nights in the week as the patronage will justify, and will use nothing but the best films they can procure. They deserve not only the patronage, but the thanks, of the people, and here's hoping that they'll make money hand over fist. 19 May 1911--For your enjoyment tomorrow night: Band concert, two good picture shows, an ice cream and strawberry social, and a big medicine show. Be here! 19 May 1911--As a result of the band concert Saturday evening, the streets downtown were full of people until a late hour, which made more business for the merchants. I wasn't aware that silent films started this early, but I was obviously wrong! As a general note to everyone who has been reading my articles. Thank you for the sincere thank you's that have been coming my way for posting these articles. It's nice to know that they are helping many of you discover things that you didn't know about your ancestors. It makes the endless hours squinting into a microfilm reader and typing furiously to transcribe these articles, a little easier to bear. And much as I would like to take personal requests for surnames from many of your out there, I will have to refuse, because of the time constraints placed on me by the care of my disabled granddaughter, and the time limits that come with reading rented film. I usually have about a week between the return of one reel and the rental of another. At the beginning of that week, I will ask if any of you would like a specific incident, such as birth, marriage, or death, for a particular individual looked up. It would have to be narrowed down to within a year or so, the closer to the date, the better. I am attempting to transcribe all marriage, birth and death information from this paper, so I keep a word processing file on those items, for anyone mentioned in the paper. The exception to that rule, is mention of national figures or those from out of the area, who have no tie to local people. In transcribing the obituaries, and the marriage records, I have done some editing if the piece is exceptionally long. For instance, if an obituary has a poem in the middle of it, that has no specific reference to the person, I will omit it, but make a notation that a poem was there. There are many instances, when death notices or obituaries, were written by the minister who performed the ceremony, and he used it as an oportunity to convert the flock with a long, flowing sermon. With no disrespect meant to anyone's religion, I have omitted those speeches in the interest of time. It was common in the early printing of a marriage ceremony, to include a complete list of the gifts, and who they came from. I have omitted the gift list in most instances, in the interest of time. Those of you who are direct descendants of these folks, may want to write to the State Historical Society of Missouri, and see if they will make you a copy of the entire article. Birth notices for the first twenty years that I have read so far, do not list the child's name. It merely says, Born on the ??? to Mr. and Mrs. Smith a son, or daughter. So if you are requesting a birth announcement, give me the father's name, rather than the child's. The reel that I am currently reading goes from Oct 29, 1909 through Nov 15, 1912. Until I post the last entry from Nov 15, 1912, I will not be able to do look-ups. With that said, I want to thank you all again, for your kind words. They mean more than you will ever know. Kathy Bowlin

Hi, Does anyone have information on the marriage of H.A. Newton to Ann Owen on December 1, 1854? Both of these families were members of the Antioch Church. I think I asked this before but it seems like we are getting more postings from old newspapers. Thanks to everyone for the work you are doing. Matt McKinsey

Can anyone on the list tell me who the parents of these two are? >From "The Higbee News" dated 5 May 1911--Arthur Dougherty and Miss Lousetta Lewis of near Fairview church, were married in Renick on April 25 by Justice J. R. Littrell. Kathy Bowlin

Hi Everyone, If those of you, who had ancestors who grew up or lived around the Higbee area during the 1900-1950, could help me out, it would make my job reading these papers a little easier. Many times, the men were identified by their first and second initials and then their surname, rather than full names. Or sometimes, it was an unusual nickname that was used with the surname. My database is getting huge, and I am finding multiple men with the same names over a period of several years. What I would like to ask, is that you post the nickname to the list, or directly to me, along with the given name. If there is a nickname, and you know how they got it, I would love to know that as well. And it might be kind of fun to see how many really unusual names we can come up with between us. Not to mention the stories behind them. Thanks, Kathy Bowlin

Dear List, Does anyone have access to a copy of the Moberly Weekly Monitor of April 17, 1884 who would be willing to send a copy of the obituary of Alfred THOMAS, my greatgrandfather? A notation I have says the obituary is on page 3. Thank you, Elizabeth

28 Apr 1911--THOS. L. WARFORD, principal of the Higbee Public School during the term just closed, has secured a position with the W. E. Richardson Co. publishers, Chicago, and will put in the summer selling volume libraries. He will make such towns as Moberly, Mexico, Marshall, etc, starting at Centralia, Ill. Tom is one of our best young men as well as the most deserving and he has the best wishes of all. Kathy Bowlin

I forgot to mention that her full name was Mary Isabella Bennett; and that she was also a midwife, later in the Garrison, Christian Co., MO area. After her first husband, William C. "Bill" Mitchell died, she married the widower, Isaac Peacock. Sorry to be a pest! Jerry Johnston Scottsdale, AZ

I am trying to track down relatives of Mary Isabella Bennett, my gggrandmother. She married Wm. C. Mitchell, in Greene Co., MO, bef 1836. She was born in 1816, in Howard Co., and had family in Chariton Co., supposedly. If you have any ideas about her, please let me know. Thanks! Jerry Johnston Scottsdale, AZ

>From "The Higbee News" dated 31 March 1911--Mrs. Mary Lessley of Higbee, closed a highly successful term of school at the Tippet Schoolhouse last Thursday. A splendid programme was rendered in the presence of about fifty guests. The pupils and patrons of the Tippet school are highly pleased with the work done by Mrs. Lessley. She left Friday for her home in Higbee--Fayette Leader. Kathy Bowlin

Kathy - Your right this sure was a gem! Thanks for posting another great obit. I find it interesting that Joseph went off to the California gold rush. There is a story in my family that my ancestor Hezekiah Pattrick (1829-1919) went off to the gold rush too. The story says he made out pretty well then returned home. And he is alleged to have crossed Panama on his way back. Hmmm sounds kind of familiar. Makes me wonder if Hezekiah accompanied Joseph. Carole

>From "The Higbee News" 10 Mar 1911--RETURNS AFTER OVER TWENTY YEARS--Perhaps the happiest people in Higbee this week were Mrs. Sarah Williams and her children, Miles, Thomas, Jenkins and Miss Lizzie, the occassion of their gladness being the return of husband and father, Thomas Williams, who left here almost 22 years ago for the West, and whom they had not seen since. Shortly after moving here in 1887, work being slack in the mines, Mr. Williams, left for the West, and has spent the time mostly in Idaho, Montana and Washington, the family keeping track of him through correspondence. Aside from his wife and children Mr. Williams' return to Higbee was almost like going to a town he had never heard of, for a vst majority of his old time friends and acquaintances have either died or moved away. He found even a greater change in the business houses, but three of those he was formerly familiar with remaining. But the changes have not all at this end of the long absence, for Mr. Williams, has changed in appearance to such an extent that none but his family knew him. He left a strong and vigorous man in the prime of life, and returns at the age of 66 stooped and gray, but a strong man yet. The NEWS rejoices with his family and friends at his return and hopes that he will spend the balance of his days among us. Kathy Bowlin

Just wanted to post this, in case the ancestor's researching them might have a mystery they would like to solve. Such as two wedding dates, 15 years apart. >From "The Higbee News" dated 10 Mar 1911--NUPTIAL KNOT RETIED--Today A. Bertnir and wife, Mrs. Jennie Bertnir, came to Moberly from their home in Higbee and secured a marriage license from the circuit clerk and then went to Judge O'Connell and were married. The peculiar phase of this wedding was that they had been wedded for 15 years and there had been no separation. This was not a way they had of celebrating their crystal marriage anniversary either, but was brought about by the losing of their former marriage certificate. Judge O'Connell retied the nuptial knot sure and fast and fastened it so securely nothing save death will rend its guarantee--Moberly Democrat. Kathy Bowlin

>From "The Higbee News" dated 3 Mar 1911--MRS. ASA THOMPSON DEAD--Mrs. Asa Thompson, who had been sick in her home near Yates for several weeks, died Sunday, Feb 26, aged 72 years. Mrs. Thompson's maiden name was Robertson, and she was born in this county March 27, 1839. She was married to Asa Thompson on February 20, 1863, and was the mother of five children, viz: John, William, Mrs. Joseph Blake, Mrs. Gorham Burton and Mrs. J. D. Newman. Besides the children and her husband, she leaves two brothers. She was a devout member of the Presbyterian church with which she united when 18 years of age. Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday by Rev. J. W. Mitchell of Marshall and interment made in the Roanoke cemetery.

Hello, Looking for any information on Annie E. Wainscott, 2nd wife of John Willis Burgin. She was born 3 July 1869 and died 22 Jan 1898, 3 months after childbirth. John and Annie had four children Myrtle, Mable, Richard Earl and Bud. Any help would be greatly appreicated. Sheryl Franklin Morgan

Kathy, Are you going through old newspapers? In 1913 a lumberyard was set on fire in Huntsville, so I was told. A man was killed and burned in that fire. William B. Dawson, my husbands gggrandfather. I would like to have the information if you come across the article in the papers. Thanks, Janis<br clear=all><hr>Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at <a href="http://explorer.msn.com">http://explorer.msn.com</a><br></p>

Carole and others, Bright's disease was chronic disease of the kidneys. Helen

Before someone jumps in here to correct me on this man's name, who I also have seen listed as Joseph Wisdom Burton, let me state, that this is not my research, it is simply the obituary, as it was written, in the newspaper of that date. I assume the paper got the information from a family member, but that is just my assumption. I'll let those of you who have him in your direct line, decide which name you want to accept as accurate. With that said, here it is. It's very long, very detailed, and a jewel of an obituary. Wish he was mine. Kathy Bowlin >From "The Higbee News" dated 13 Jan 1911--JOSEPH WOOLFOLK BURTON--The subject of this sketch was born in Shelby county, Ky, on June 1, 1816, and died at his home in Higbee on January 4, 1911, aged 94 years, seven months and four days. His father was a Virginian by birth, but moved with the family to Kentucky when but six years of age. Here he grew to man's estate and served his country with distinction as a soldier in the war of 1812 and the Black Hawk war. He was married to Miss Nancy Woolfolk, a daughter of one of the state's proud families. With his wife and son, Joseph, he came to Missouri in 1819, entering as his homestead a large tract of land which now joins Higbee on the south. Missouri was a territory in those days, and with the exception of a white family here and there, was inhabited chiefly by Indians and wild animals. The nearest neighbor for a long time was Nicholas Dysart, whose farm was five miles away, being located just west of what is now Yates. There was no telephones, trains or mail service in those days, and a trip to the neighbors' was like a trip around the world to the children, and was not without its dangers, the "road" being nothing but a blazed trail through a virgin forest. While such a life had it's hardships it also had its pleasures, and many are the days when "Uncle" Joe, as he was familiarly known in later years, brought down deer and other game on almost every acre of what is now Higbee. It was the days of the old fashioned, large roomed house and fireplaces with their crackling flames from hickory wood, which gave a cheer and comfort and an air of peace and contentment that the homes of these latter days, with all their conveniences, cannot supply. Being reared in such a home, with plenty on every hand, it isn't to be wondered at that Mr. Burton did not go in for modern things. With the exception of a few repairs now and then, the house stands to-day practically as it has stood since his first child was born, and one of the pleasant sights of the home, to us at least, was the trusty old deer rifle hung over the door on the opposite side of the room from the fireplace. Mr. Burton was twice married, his first wife being Miss Orpha J. Brooks, formerly of Kentucky. To this union five children were born, viz: May W, Susan Agnes, Ben W, Thos. W, Speed, Irene and Barton W, the second and last named dying in infancy. The others, with the exception of Irene who died about three years ago, are living, the eldest being 72 years old. Following the death of his wife in 1852 he was married to Miss Sarah A. Pyle, daughter of Byrd Pyle, also from Kentucky. They were the parents of eleven chidren, viz: Mrs. Laura Settle, Toleman, Mrs. Binda Tymony, Byrd, Henderson W, Medley, J. Richard, Jefferson, Woolfolk, Mrs. Gavella Crew and Mrs. Annie Williams. All are living with the exception of Mrs. Tymony, Woolfolk and Jefferson, the latter dying in infancy. Mrs. Burton died some six years ago. Mr. Burton was a great lover of his home, never being satisfied to be away, and during his 91 years in Missouri it is safe to say that 90 of them were spent on the old homestead. In 1850, hearing of the fabulous fortunes being made in the California gold fields, he joined a party of adventurers and as captain of teamsters, struck out for the land of the setting sun, where he eventually arrived safely after many hardships in plain, desert and mountain, and danger from roving Indians and other things incident to such a trip. He did well in the mines, but the love of home and family was stronger than his love for gold and adventure and he returned by way of Panama and New Orleans, arriving home on Christmas day. This with a short time with Gen. Price in the Confederate army, was the only time he ever spent away from home. The Burton home, since its establishment by the elder Burton in 1816, has ever been noted as one of open hearted hospitality. No one was ever turned away from the door hungry, and Mr. Burton and family were happiest when the house was full of company, which was generally all the time. If they could be counted, it would be found that thousands could testify from personal experience to Uncle Joe's hospitality. The home was an ideal one, and the latch string was always on the outside. No better man ever lived among us than Uncle Joe, and all who knew him feel a personal loss and regret his departure, even though they realized that in his enfeebled and helpless old age death was a welcome relief to him, and a visitor he had hoped for for several years. He was a truly Christian gentlemen, a consistent member of the Christian church, and lived his christianity in his every day life. We had the pleasure of knowing him for twenty-five years, and never heard aught against him in any way, but on the contrary always heard him spoken of by all in terms of veneration and respect. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday at 11 o'clock a.m. by Eld. A. N. Lindsey of Clinton. Although the day was cold, the house and yard were filled with relatives, friends and acquaintances from far and near, who came to pay the last tribute of respect to one they loved for his sterling worth and upright life. With six of his grandsons acting as pall bearers, the tenement of clay that had housed a noble spirit and withstood the shocks and blasts of almost a hundred years, was conveyed to the family burying ground on the old homestead and lovingly and tenderly laid to rest by the side of his loved ones who had gone on before. Besides the children, he leaves forty-four grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren, and a brother, Judge May M, now in his 89th year.

Kathy - Many thanks for posting all of this information! It was great! I was able to confirm information I already had, add new information on birth & death dates, and confirm as fact some theories I had. I found the articles on Etna Mae quite touching. It brought tears to my eyes. Also it is easy to forget in this day of antibiotics how pervasive and deadly diseases like pneumonia, whooping cough, and tuberculosis used to be. Some notes The W. R. Pattrick mentioned in the second article was the uncle and guardian of the two orphans Etna Mae and Shelton Lessley (Shelton is identified as May Lessley in the article). The children apparently lived with other family members as they grew up. In the 1900 census Shelton appears in the household of his uncle and aunt, Henderson and Mary Pattrick Burton and Etna Mae appears in the household of her uncle and aunt Francis and Addie Pattrick Tymony. I don't know who the Miss Bettie Burton mentioned in article three is, but it is a good guess that she is a relative. There were a few marriages between members of the Burton families and the Dawkins and Pattrick families. One article mentioned that Etna Mae was cared for a time by her mother's parents. These would have been Hezekiah E. and Mary Elizabeth Dawkins Pattrick. Mary died in 1893. It was not the first time that the Pattricks had cared for grandchildren who had lost their mother. Years earlier their daughter Annie Pattrick Lessly died shortly after giving birth to her sixth child. For a few years at least this child, Annie Lessly was reared by her Pattrick grandparents. I read with interest that William Augustus "Gus" Lessly died of "Bright's disease". Does anyone know what this is? The obit of Willam Augustus Lessly states that he was born on July 1, 1875. I have a birthdate of July 14th 1875. Thanks again for taking your time to post all of these items. They are much apprecitated! Carole

I have a lot of BAKER in the Higbee area but I sure don't have any of those you have listed below. Mine are not direct line but are connected to WAINSCOTT, ROBERTS , etc from KY to MO. Do you have any info on which line yours came from? Linda In a message dated 1/27/01 7:57:01 PM, charles_spencer@hotmail.com writes: << I am looking for information on the ancestors of my GGrandparents who lived in the Higbee, Mo area before moving to Adair County MO sometime after before 1910. James T. BAKER, born September 1875 in Yates, MO. Died May 30, 1918 in Bordo, France. Minnie Bell WYATT, born July 28, 1882 in Terra Haute, IN. Died Jul 27 in Kirksville MO. They were married Oct 3, 1898 in Higbee, MO by Justice of Peace, John Rankin. I don't know how long Minnie Bell Wyatt lived in Randolph County before being married. They had the following children: 1. John Thomas BAKER, born Nov 3, 1901 2. Rosevelt BAKER, born 1902 3. Ollie Mae BAKER, born 1904 4. Lillian Margaret BAKER, born 1907 5. Dorthey Lucille BAKER, born 1911 Any information would be greatly appreciated. Charles Spencer >>