Same as Theresa, didn't mean to reply to list! Sorry. Valerie On 11/26/07 8:02 AM, "Valerie Goldstein" <valg@socal.rr.com> wrote: > Bob - thanks for the interesting email. I noticed some topics that might > concern my research and wondered how I might find out the contents of the > following articles. Can I purchase copies of the journals with the > following articles? > > Thanks, > > Valerie Goldstein > valg@socal.rr.com > > > > On 11/26/07 7:19 AM, "Bob Doerr" <bdoerr@msm.umr.edu> wrote: > >> Prisoners From Alton 82 > Some Released Prisoners (1862) 94 > Some Boone County Citizens [born before 1840] 102 > The Boone's Lick Settlement 190 > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MORANDOL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message

Bob - thanks for the interesting email. I noticed some topics that might concern my research and wondered how I might find out the contents of the following articles. Can I purchase copies of the journals with the following articles? Thanks, Valerie Goldstein valg@socal.rr.com On 11/26/07 7:19 AM, "Bob Doerr" <bdoerr@msm.umr.edu> wrote: > Prisoners From Alton 82 Some Released Prisoners (1862) 94 Some Boone County Citizens [born before 1840] 102 The Boone's Lick Settlement 190

The family has been told for years, since these folks passed on, that there is Indian blood on both sides of the family (gggrandma and gggrandpa both). I would love to visit with them and find out if it is true, and, if so, who was the Indian and more about them. Sharon --------------------------------- Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how.

In a message dated 11/21/2007 6:55:37 P.M. Central Standard Time, aug67@cox.net writes: If you can find a little time, please tell us which of your ancestors (pertaining to this list's interest) you'd like to be able to visit with during your celebration. Let us know what things you'd like to discuss with this ancestor and why. It would be wise to change the subject line before sending your information. Leslie ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------------------- I would like to be able to thank all my Bagby ancestors who served in the military . From the Colony of Jamestown VA. Pre Rev war until today. I am so proud of you all. To John Ward Bagby, Thomas Johnston & William Benjamin Bagby, who faught on the side of the CSA to defend the invasion of MO. I am twice as proud of you. For I under stand why. Their is so much to be thankful today about, I would not be able to list them all. So I start by,,,"To the Randolph CO. Men men/women in uniform, past & present, Salute" James M Bagby Indep MO. **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001)

Hello Everyone, Those of us who live in the US, are celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend. With it being harder than ever to get everyone together, there will be special family gatherings from this evening (Wed) all the way through Sunday. If you can find a little time, please tell us which of your ancestors (pertaining to this list's interest) you'd like to be able to visit with during your celebration. Let us know what things you'd like to discuss with this ancestor and why. It would be wise to change the subject line before sending your information. Leslie

I received a scan of the marriage article from the library today, and got a two-for-one deal. Moberly Daily Monitor, 22 Dec 1898 Cupid's Capers Charles Melone, a freight conductor of this city and Miss Effie Gerow, were married in St. Louis on Tuesday. They arrived here yesterday afternoon, and will make their home here. Mr. Melone is an intelligent, ambitious and promising young railroad man, while the bride is said to be a young lady of graceful person and winning manners. At 9 o'clock last night, by the Rev. S. P. Cresap, pastor of the Fourth Street M. E. Church at the parsonage, Mr. J. C. Nichols of the Wabash shops and Mrs. N. J. Melone, of 514 Burkholder street, were united in marriage. Mrs. Melone is the mother of Charles Melone, whose marriage notice appears above. These marriages in one family again illustrate Cupids active and successful campaign this year. The Monitor wishes them all a long, happy and prosperous life. **My notes: 22 Dec 1898 was a Thursday according to the perpetual calendar. The index in Harlan's Transcription apparently says J. O. Nichols, but the article looks more like J. C. Nichols to me; however, his death certificate, obituary, military records, etc., give his name as James F. Nichols. Nancy Jane Melone was the widow of James F. Melone, and daughter of James O. King and Minerva Collett of Monroe County. Linda

Thanks a lot, Wilma! I'll write to the library tomorrow. Linda > > According to Harlan's Transcription of Marriages & Deaths in Randolph Co., > MO from 1854-1949, Book 1890-1899, Pg 26 states that J.O. Nichols married > Mrs. N. J. Melone December 21, 1898. Their marriage article appeared in > the > December 22, 1898, Moberly Daily Monitor. >

Linda, According to Harlan's Transcription of Marriages & Deaths in Randolph Co., MO from 1854-1949, Book 1890-1899, Pg 26 states that J.O. Nichols married Mrs. N. J. Melone December 21, 1898. Their marriage article appeared in the December 22, 1898, Moberly Daily Monitor. You can obtain a copy of the marriage notice by contacting the Moberly Public Library. On Nov 15, 2007 7:01 PM, Linda Deppner <linda@psyber.com> wrote: > If someone on the list has access to marriage notices around 1898-99, I'd > like to find out whether James F. Nichols and Nancy King Melone were married > in Randolph County. The 1900 census shows them living in Moberly and > married one year. > > Thanks! > Linda Deppner > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MORANDOL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

If someone on the list has access to marriage notices around 1898-99, I'd like to find out whether James F. Nichols and Nancy King Melone were married in Randolph County. The 1900 census shows them living in Moberly and married one year. Thanks! Linda Deppner

Hello out there:? CeCe or anyone have info... Anyone know how Buck's father, Justice of the Peace, John Kelly, of Independence MO, Blue Township, died in October 1861 at age 51?? I know John is buried in family plot in Indep. Woodlawn..? Wife Polly Ann Davis Kelly did not pass until 1901. Buck and wife and son, Heber all buried in Inglewood cemetery in?Los Angeles.? Buck got hit by a car. Found Buck working in Cass County on farm with cousin, Harrison Davis Cusenbary at age 22, cousin was 39.? 1870 census. Have lots of info re family, well to do for times.?? Help? Bob?Long/Lee Miller?? ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LynnWilson280 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.randolph/219.1.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorry I didn't get back sooner. I caught the flu. I can't copy the photo because it's am ambro type. I have a photo of Amys daughter at age 70 but don;t have a scanner so would have to send it. There is a very strong likeness. My Grand mother also could have been mistake for Amy as well. I do have quite a bit of history and family stories going back to the 1830s. I am trying to identify Jacob and Selahs children. Several were attributed to James Vestal. I know there was a Rebecca and Sarah...also a Jacob, Jessie, Claiborn and possibly Johnson. Also one daughter born 1835-1840 but haven't found her. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I am thrilled to find another Hockersmith/Hockensmith researcher. You may find some of this family in Estill Co. or Madison Co., Ky. Other researchers think Jacob Hockersmith is the son of Michael Hockersmith and Michael son of Conrad Hockensmith. There is little information on Michael's family on the net. I am not certain how you would connect these families but there are some Hockersmith descendents working on it. I have a couple addresses if you want to connect also because they share info and send it to each other. They now have the list of Jacob's listed on the death index on Randolph Co. website. They say there is no way this Jacob is Jacob, Jr. It has been decided by elimination that our Jacob is not the son of Jacob, son or Conrad but highly likely to be Michael's son. Someone has just jumped to conclusions that he was Jacob, Jr. The Hockersmith researchers found a marriage license for Anna Skinner and Jacob Hockersmith in Madison Co., Ky. I'll forward what they sent me. Glad to find you! Barbara Wisdom I have Daughtery connections also in my family attached to the Burnam family in Randolph and Macon Co. ----- Original Message ----- From: "CAROLYN Gibbons" <cng42@embarqmail.com> To: <morandol@rootsweb.com> Cc: <MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 12:05 AM Subject: Re: [MORANDOL] Mary Hockersmith Grisham Heifner >i am semi looking for Hockersmith in Howard/Randolph Co. Mostly because my >ancestor's sister Alace Dougherty and sister Sidney Ann Dougherty both >married Joseph Hockersmith born KY ca 1820. > > As far as I know, Sidney Ann married Joseph about 1840 had a daughter > Emily Jane born ca 1841; wife Sidney Ann died 20 Aug 1841 (born 7 Feb 1819 > Jessamine Co KY), possibly in childbirth. > > Joseph Hockersmith then married her sister Alace ca 1843 and had son > George W Hockersmith born ca 1856. Alice Dougherty Hockersmith died 25 > Jul 1881 and is buried in New Hope Cemetery. I don't have record of the > marriage but Joe's second one was probably in Howard Co; the first one MAY > have been in MO but possibly in KY as that is about the time the > Doughertys migrated into Howard Co. Some came a little earlier, some a > little later. > > I have garnered some other onfo on Hockersmith, mostly from the census but > some from the Howard County Cemeteries book. > > Happy to share. > > I would like to know about where Joseph came from. At a wild guess, I > would think possibly VA. The Doughertys came from PA into VA and then > into Kentucky, arriving there before 1800. > > Carolyn > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Barbara Wisdom" <jdwisdom@cox.net> > To: MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com > Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 10:56:54 AM (GMT-0500) America/New_York > Subject: [MORANDOL] Mary Hockersmith Grisham Heifner > > I am looking for the death date of Mary Jane Hockersmith Grisham Heifner > in Randolph County, Mo. She was the first wife of Bartholomew Heifner. > Some records show her dying in 1848 but I question that date as his second > marriage took place 7 June, 1853 in Randolph County, Mo to Minerva > Grisham. I think that may have been Mary Jane's sister. > The family history gives the mother for the three younger children as > Minerva and all the older children to Mary J. which would mean Mary Jane's > death may have been in 1853 . There are two reasons for my conclusion. > First, Mary Jane was still listed with the family in the 1850 census in > Randolph County. Second, my listing for the date of birth for the > youngest child of Mary Jane and Bartholomew Heifner is Mary Jane in 1853. > > I am also looking for the burial place for Bartholomew Heifner and his two > wives, Mary Jane and Minerva. Bart died about 1839. They lived in > the Huntsville area. Another daughter of Mary Jane and Bartholomew named > Sarah was born in 1840 and did not appear in the 1850 census indicating > she may have died. If so, when and where is she buried? > > In addition, I am looking for a marriage license of Sarah Elizabeth > (Cooley) and her first husband, either the name of Knight or Phillips. > She married her second husband, George Washington Heifner in 1868 in > Randolph County. They are both buried at Darksville. George Washington > Heifner was the son of Bart and Mary J. Heifner. > > I appreciate the help of the Randolph County genealogists. Is there > anyone researching the Heifner/Hockersmith families in the area? > > Gratefully, > Barbara Wisdom > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MORANDOL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MORANDOL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

i am semi looking for Hockersmith in Howard/Randolph Co. Mostly because my ancestor's sister Alace Dougherty and sister Sidney Ann Dougherty both married Joseph Hockersmith born KY ca 1820. As far as I know, Sidney Ann married Joseph about 1840 had a daughter Emily Jane born ca 1841; wife Sidney Ann died 20 Aug 1841 (born 7 Feb 1819 Jessamine Co KY), possibly in childbirth. Joseph Hockersmith then married her sister Alace ca 1843 and had son George W Hockersmith born ca 1856. Alice Dougherty Hockersmith died 25 Jul 1881 and is buried in New Hope Cemetery. I don't have record of the marriage but Joe's second one was probably in Howard Co; the first one MAY have been in MO but possibly in KY as that is about the time the Doughertys migrated into Howard Co. Some came a little earlier, some a little later. I have garnered some other onfo on Hockersmith, mostly from the census but some from the Howard County Cemeteries book. Happy to share. I would like to know about where Joseph came from. At a wild guess, I would think possibly VA. The Doughertys came from PA into VA and then into Kentucky, arriving there before 1800. Carolyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara Wisdom" <jdwisdom@cox.net> To: MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 10:56:54 AM (GMT-0500) America/New_York Subject: [MORANDOL] Mary Hockersmith Grisham Heifner I am looking for the death date of Mary Jane Hockersmith Grisham Heifner in Randolph County, Mo. She was the first wife of Bartholomew Heifner. Some records show her dying in 1848 but I question that date as his second marriage took place 7 June, 1853 in Randolph County, Mo to Minerva Grisham. I think that may have been Mary Jane's sister. The family history gives the mother for the three younger children as Minerva and all the older children to Mary J. which would mean Mary Jane's death may have been in 1853 . There are two reasons for my conclusion. First, Mary Jane was still listed with the family in the 1850 census in Randolph County. Second, my listing for the date of birth for the youngest child of Mary Jane and Bartholomew Heifner is Mary Jane in 1853. I am also looking for the burial place for Bartholomew Heifner and his two wives, Mary Jane and Minerva. Bart died about 1839. They lived in the Huntsville area. Another daughter of Mary Jane and Bartholomew named Sarah was born in 1840 and did not appear in the 1850 census indicating she may have died. If so, when and where is she buried? In addition, I am looking for a marriage license of Sarah Elizabeth (Cooley) and her first husband, either the name of Knight or Phillips. She married her second husband, George Washington Heifner in 1868 in Randolph County. They are both buried at Darksville. George Washington Heifner was the son of Bart and Mary J. Heifner. I appreciate the help of the Randolph County genealogists. Is there anyone researching the Heifner/Hockersmith families in the area? Gratefully, Barbara Wisdom ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MORANDOL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I really appreciate this information. You are good to find this much information on Minerva. I wonder if James Grisham was a brother to Mary Hockersmith's Heifner['s first husband. I think his name was John Grisham but he either died in Shelby Co., In or maybe Jassamine Co., Ky where these families were prior to coming to Mo. This is very helpful. I've seen Heifner spelled numerous ways. Thank you very much. Every bit of information puts a new piece into the puzzle. Are you the same Evans that had the relatives in the Kaseyville area? I may have an old clipping or so on the Evans family. I recently inherited the family clippings. If I find any, would you like to have them? Barbara ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Evans" <Rich104@comcast.net> To: <morandol@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 9:42 AM Subject: Re: [MORANDOL] Mary Hockersmith Grisham Heifner > Minerva was a daughter of Elliott R. and Polley (Trent) Thomas. She > married > first James Grisham in Chariton county 19 Sep 1838. James is dead or moved > on by 1850, as Minerva is in the 1850 Census living with her mother and > father with three daughters. > Bart and Minerva can be found in the 1870 Census living in Jackson > Township. > The spelling of the last name is "Hifner". > Richard > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Barbara Wisdom" <jdwisdom@cox.net> > To: <MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 8:56 AM > Subject: [MORANDOL] Mary Hockersmith Grisham Heifner > > >>I am looking for the death date of Mary Jane Hockersmith Grisham Heifner >>in >>Randolph County, Mo. She was the first wife of Bartholomew Heifner. >>Some >>records show her dying in 1848 but I question that date as his second >>marriage took place 7 June, 1853 in Randolph County, Mo to Minerva >>Grisham. >>I think that may have been Mary Jane's sister. >> The family history gives the mother for the three younger children as >> Minerva and all the older children to Mary J. which would mean Mary >> Jane's >> death may have been in 1853 . There are two reasons for my conclusion. >> First, Mary Jane was still listed with the family in the 1850 census in >> Randolph County. Second, my listing for the date of birth for the >> youngest child of Mary Jane and Bartholomew Heifner is Mary Jane in >> 1853. >> >> I am also looking for the burial place for Bartholomew Heifner and his >> two >> wives, Mary Jane and Minerva. Bart died about 1839. They lived in >> the Huntsville area. Another daughter of Mary Jane and Bartholomew named >> Sarah was born in 1840 and did not appear in the 1850 census indicating >> she may have died. If so, when and where is she buried? >> >> In addition, I am looking for a marriage license of Sarah Elizabeth >> (Cooley) and her first husband, either the name of Knight or Phillips. >> She married her second husband, George Washington Heifner in 1868 in >> Randolph County. They are both buried at Darksville. George Washington >> Heifner was the son of Bart and Mary J. Heifner. >> >> I appreciate the help of the Randolph County genealogists. Is there >> anyone researching the Heifner/Hockersmith families in the area? >> >> Gratefully, >> Barbara Wisdom >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> MORANDOL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MORANDOL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Minerva was a daughter of Elliott R. and Polley (Trent) Thomas. She married first James Grisham in Chariton county 19 Sep 1838. James is dead or moved on by 1850, as Minerva is in the 1850 Census living with her mother and father with three daughters. Bart and Minerva can be found in the 1870 Census living in Jackson Township. The spelling of the last name is "Hifner". Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara Wisdom" <jdwisdom@cox.net> To: <MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 8:56 AM Subject: [MORANDOL] Mary Hockersmith Grisham Heifner >I am looking for the death date of Mary Jane Hockersmith Grisham Heifner in >Randolph County, Mo. She was the first wife of Bartholomew Heifner. Some >records show her dying in 1848 but I question that date as his second >marriage took place 7 June, 1853 in Randolph County, Mo to Minerva Grisham. >I think that may have been Mary Jane's sister. > The family history gives the mother for the three younger children as > Minerva and all the older children to Mary J. which would mean Mary Jane's > death may have been in 1853 . There are two reasons for my conclusion. > First, Mary Jane was still listed with the family in the 1850 census in > Randolph County. Second, my listing for the date of birth for the > youngest child of Mary Jane and Bartholomew Heifner is Mary Jane in 1853. > > I am also looking for the burial place for Bartholomew Heifner and his two > wives, Mary Jane and Minerva. Bart died about 1839. They lived in > the Huntsville area. Another daughter of Mary Jane and Bartholomew named > Sarah was born in 1840 and did not appear in the 1850 census indicating > she may have died. If so, when and where is she buried? > > In addition, I am looking for a marriage license of Sarah Elizabeth > (Cooley) and her first husband, either the name of Knight or Phillips. > She married her second husband, George Washington Heifner in 1868 in > Randolph County. They are both buried at Darksville. George Washington > Heifner was the son of Bart and Mary J. Heifner. > > I appreciate the help of the Randolph County genealogists. Is there > anyone researching the Heifner/Hockersmith families in the area? > > Gratefully, > Barbara Wisdom > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MORANDOL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a list of Heifner/Grisham & Knights, buried in Huntsville City Cemetery. Laura B Anderson Heifner 12-26-1862 6-15-1938 Page 17 Willie M Heifner 1-22-1886 12-7-1981 Page 89 Aud (Heifner) 1-22- 1878 3-29-1965 Page 89 Ester M Heifner 9-26-1900 ----------* Page 93 Clarence Heifner 2-4-1890 3-29-5-14-1978 Page 93 Nelva Heifner 10-17-1910 -------------* Page 103 Howard Heifner 1-22-1911 ------------- * Page 103 * Either not deceased or my book has not been not updated after 1993 Grisham, Marjorie Colleen 12-27-1927 ------------------* Charles W (Shorty) 10-23-1925 -------------* Married 6-14-1946 Page 117 Knight Davie A 1-14-1900 1-7-1956 MO Pvt.1925-SVC Comm.Unit WW11 Page 91 William Died in 1955 Home made stone Page 92 No one named Phillips or HockerSmith. " If not on this list is no guarantee that they are not buried here" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ This is all I have in my Cemetery book. Compiled by Barbara Preston, Aaron Summers & Cathy Worman James M. Bagby Indep MO In a message dated 10/31/2007 4:20:59 A.M. Central Daylight Time, jdwisdom@cox.net writes: I am looking for the death date of Mary Jane Hockersmith Grisham Heifner in Randolph County, Mo. She was the first wife of Bartholomew Heifner. Some records show her dying in 1848 but I question that date as his second marriage took place 7 June, 1853 in Randolph County, Mo to Minerva Grisham. I think that may have been Mary Jane's sister. The family history gives the mother for the three younger children as Minerva and all the older children to Mary J. which would mean Mary Jane's death may have been in 1853 . There are two reasons for my conclusion. First, Mary Jane was still listed with the family in the 1850 census in Randolph County. Second, my listing for the date of birth for the youngest child of Mary Jane and Bartholomew Heifner is Mary Jane in 1853. I am also looking for the burial place for Bartholomew Heifner and his two wives, Mary Jane and Minerva. Bart died about 1839. They lived in the Huntsville area. Another daughter of Mary Jane and Bartholomew named Sarah was born in 1840 and did not appear in the 1850 census indicating she may have died. If so, when and where is she buried? In addition, I am looking for a marriage license of Sarah Elizabeth (Cooley) and her first husband, either the name of Knight or Phillips. She married her second husband, George Washington Heifner in 1868 in Randolph County. They are both buried at Darksville. George Washington Heifner was the son of Bart and Mary J. Heifner. I appreciate the help of the Randolph County genealogists. Is there anyone researching the Heifner/Hockersmith families in the area? Gratefully, Barbara Wisdom ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SueHunt40 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.randolph/880.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Have you tried the Little Dixie Library? They may be able to help you out. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SueHunt40 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.randolph/863.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mel: Well, can tell you that Tommy Patton once upon a time owned a funeral home in Huntsville, Mo. Was located on main street. In fact even more bizzare in the fact that I once lived right across the street from said funeral home. And Tom's bussiness partner a one Benny Taylor who was a cousin to my husband's mother. Lineage is like: Frank O. Barger m. Vera Taylor who was my husband's grandparents. They had Sylvia,Bernice,Opal,Valma (my mother in law),Hazel,Pearl,Frank William (Bud),Betty,Lola Mae. Now, you may check the Huntsville,Mo historical society or the Moberly Monitor Index thru the Little Dixie Library and they may be able to help you with an obit. I can tell you that your family buried several generations of my family. In fact Tommy buried both my Father in law, mother in law and her mother Vera Taylor Barger. As well as numerous cousins. You may also be able to find information at the Huntsville,Cemetary itself. If your Robert is buried there. And if you know where he is I would be more than willing to photgraph the stone for you when we go there in the spring for our trek down. My husband said that your Patton family farm if was located in Salt Spring Township would have been South of Huntsville, but can't quite recall it. And you could be very right about the coal mine. As NEMO coal bought up a bunch of land in that area. As well as my mother in laws parents homeplace out North of Huntsville. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I am looking for the death date of Mary Jane Hockersmith Grisham Heifner in Randolph County, Mo. She was the first wife of Bartholomew Heifner. Some records show her dying in 1848 but I question that date as his second marriage took place 7 June, 1853 in Randolph County, Mo to Minerva Grisham. I think that may have been Mary Jane's sister. The family history gives the mother for the three younger children as Minerva and all the older children to Mary J. which would mean Mary Jane's death may have been in 1853 . There are two reasons for my conclusion. First, Mary Jane was still listed with the family in the 1850 census in Randolph County. Second, my listing for the date of birth for the youngest child of Mary Jane and Bartholomew Heifner is Mary Jane in 1853. I am also looking for the burial place for Bartholomew Heifner and his two wives, Mary Jane and Minerva. Bart died about 1839. They lived in the Huntsville area. Another daughter of Mary Jane and Bartholomew named Sarah was born in 1840 and did not appear in the 1850 census indicating she may have died. If so, when and where is she buried? In addition, I am looking for a marriage license of Sarah Elizabeth (Cooley) and her first husband, either the name of Knight or Phillips. She married her second husband, George Washington Heifner in 1868 in Randolph County. They are both buried at Darksville. George Washington Heifner was the son of Bart and Mary J. Heifner. I appreciate the help of the Randolph County genealogists. Is there anyone researching the Heifner/Hockersmith families in the area? Gratefully, Barbara Wisdom

Dear Friend, Thank you, as a neophite genealogy seeker I'm sure it will be very healpful. Jacques, jqs116@aol.com ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com