We had a wonderful genealogy meeting today. For those who live close, we are sorry that you missed it. Each of us talked about what we remembered about WWII and several people brought items to share. There were two of us there that had not been born yet during the war and we learned so much about that time in history. It would be a good idea to write down what you remember life was like during that war and other great major events in America during your lifetime. With the age of computers it would be so easy because if you forgot something you could always go back and add it in. I know it's hard to say that the Persian Golf War is now history but we lived through it and in the future our descendants may want to know where were we when we heard about it, what we thought about it, did we stay glued to the TV, etc. And if they don't ask wouldn't it be a wonderful find for them that we had recorded such a short conflict in our lives. And let's remember to record what the effect of Sept 11, 2001 had on our lives. OK, so I was in Kindergarden when Pres. Kennedy was shot but I still remember where I was and what the teacher did. There is also the Vietnam War First Man to Walk on the Moon Rock and Roll Music Color TV FM Radio Pres. Nixon Impeachment Someone mentioned today about Roosevelt dying in office and they wondered if Truman would make a good President. What did you think of each Pres during your lifetime. What type of music do your prefer? Remember having to stay in one spot to talk on the phone? Remember having to go to the movie theater to watch movies? Cable TV What was your favorite TV show during the 50's, 60's etc. When did you get your first computer? The list could go on. And don't forget to record what your parents or other relatives and even friends might have told you. My mother worked for the FBI in the early 1950's and the White House was gutted at that time so she never was able to tour the White House while she lived in Washington DC. We went in the 60's and even though I was very young I do remember some of that tour. Open up that word processor, flex your fingers and start typing. Lisa Smalley MORAY-CGA List Manager http://www.rootsweb.com/~morcga/ Ray County Genealogical Assn.

I would like to remind those who wish to renew their membership or to join the Ray County Genealogical Assn. to please do so. For more information you can view our webpage at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~morcga/ Lisa Smalley MORAY-CGA List Manager http://www.rootsweb.com/~morcga/ Ray County Genealogical Assn.

http://www.surnameheirlooms.com/missouri.html On the above webpage is a picture of a small child, name unknown. It states that "Stamped on Frame: La Grange (Photographer) Richmond, Missouri. Lisa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: English Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XNB.2ACI/460 Message Board Post: I there a Hudgens Cemetery in Ray County, Missouri? I found on a web site that my relative Letitica English was buried in this cemetery. Is there such a cemetery, and if so would anyone have a listing for the burials. Thanks Betsy Rochester, MI

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bayer, Larcher, White, Fatheree, Price, Howard Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XNB.2ACI/459 Message Board Post: Found Andrew (69 yrs.) & Rosanna Bayer (48yrs.) and their children, Lafayett, Martin, and Serrah in the 1900 census for Grape Grove twnp. Also, their son, Francis (33), with his wife, Sinthia (34) and their son, Peter. Can anyone help me find out what happened to Francis - also known as Frank? I haven't been able to find him again after this.

I found this link when looking for information of Robert Hayson, "the coal man" of Swanwick. I found it very interesting and of possible interest to others on this list. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wefamily/crowley.htm Surnames Crowley, Hayson, Strong, Munkirs, McClain, McCullough, Cary, Eaton, Wells, Lile, Culbertson, Brown, McGaugh, Hill, Shotwell, Greene, Campbell, Colley,Graves, McMullin Includes info contributed by Sue Alexander as well as references which might be valuable to other family researchers. Shirley PS: Looking for descendants of Robert and Nora "Ball" Hayson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XNB.2ACI/458 Message Board Post: I found Evan Griffith in the 1860 Ray county census without a wife. The 1850 Howard Co., census listed a wife, Frances E. He married Frances E. Bradley Stanley in 1850 in Howard Co. She was first married to Rhodes Stanley and had a daughter, Sarah Elita, b.1842,MO. He is the father of Eliza,b.1830 VA; Jefferson B.,b.1832,VA; Charles A.,b.1834,VA; Calvin M., b.1836,VA; Caroline,b.1840,MO; Elisha,b.1843,IL; Virginia Ann (Jennie),b.1851, MO(my great-grandmother);Amanda A.,b.1856,MO; Tilliebell G.,b.1858,MO. I don't know when/where they were born/died or who are the parents. Any info appreciated.

HI I've posted before,a few MAYES have been in touch,would love to heae from a decendent still in RAY county.to the best info i have, my greatgrandmother's parents are STERLING & SARAH CARR MAYES, they lived in the EXCELSIOR SPRINGS area for about 6 yrs in 1840 to 1847 and my NANCY was born there in 1845. the family moved back to CLAIBORNE county,TN and stayed.my Nancy was in the 1860 census,but disapeared after that.here is info i have.she married (no proof) JOHN MOORE about 1860-61.we have 0 info on JOHN.in the late 1870s he left the family,returned after they were grown,i assume 1890s an argument started he left never heard from again.their children are JEFF,JAMES HOUSTON,WILL,AGNES,JOHN MARION,& LIZZI.there are lots of my MAYES in RAY county,married into lots of surnames.there is a huge MAYES list starting in 1752..HENRY county,VA to NC to TN to MO & points west.i have a website,more info,photos.thank you,Ray Moore. http://www.angelfire.com/in3/louisrr/moore.htm -- [email protected]

Dear Ann, Thanks for your note on the Sneed family. Your Louisa Jane was the younger sister of my great-great-grandfather, Silas Sneed. I guess that would make us first cousins something like four or five times removed, but don't quote me on that. I'd be very glad to get whatever information you have on the Sneeds; let me know what you need, and I'll see what I can do. I look forward to hearing from you. Paula Miller [email protected] Midland, TX ----- Original Message ----- From: "News Relief" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, March 29, 2002 8:55 AM Subject: Re: [MORAY-CGA] Surnames > Paula, > > I have Sneed in my line. Louisa Jane Sneed (1811-1889), daughter of John > Thomas Sneed and Mecca Isabel Graham, married to John Taylor Young > (1800-1854). Louisa Jane Sneed was my 3g grandmother. Any connects? I would > be happy to share what information I have collected. > > Ann West > [email protected] > Lenexa, KS > > on 3/25/02 12:58 PM, Paula Miller at [email protected] wrote: > > > I am researching the following surnames connected with Ray County: > > > > CRAIN; SNEED; HARLOW; HANBY/HANDBY/HAMBY; TRUITT/TRUETT; RUNNION/RUNYON; > > HAYS/HAYES > > > > Thanks, > > > > Paula Miller > > [email protected] > > Midland, TX > > > > > > ==== MORAY-CGA Mailing List ==== > > Ray County Genealogical Assn. Webpage > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~morcga > > Ray County Webpage > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~moray/index.htm > > > > > ==== MORAY-CGA Mailing List ==== > Ray County Historical Society, PO Box 2, Richmond, MO 64085 > >

Paula, I have Sneed in my line. Louisa Jane Sneed (1811-1889), daughter of John Thomas Sneed and Mecca Isabel Graham, married to John Taylor Young (1800-1854). Louisa Jane Sneed was my 3g grandmother. Any connects? I would be happy to share what information I have collected. Ann West [email protected] Lenexa, KS on 3/25/02 12:58 PM, Paula Miller at [email protected] wrote: > I am researching the following surnames connected with Ray County: > > CRAIN; SNEED; HARLOW; HANBY/HANDBY/HAMBY; TRUITT/TRUETT; RUNNION/RUNYON; > HAYS/HAYES > > Thanks, > > Paula Miller > [email protected] > Midland, TX > > > ==== MORAY-CGA Mailing List ==== > Ray County Genealogical Assn. Webpage > http://www.rootsweb.com/~morcga > Ray County Webpage > http://www.rootsweb.com/~moray/index.htm >

My MOYER line married a RIDER. Josephine Moyer, daughter of Benjamin MOYER and Olive HULL married Daivd Rider. MOYER's settled in Ray County after Civil War. I have more including some census records with Rider and a map showing some land ownings. Meg >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Surnames: Rider, Hensley, McCoy >Classification: Query > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XNB.2ACI/457 > >Message Board Post: > >My Rider line came to the Richmond/Sunshine communities around 1890-1900. >I am, of course, interested in any Riders from this area, but am >specifically interested in Willam E. and Mary McCoy Rider. William died >on Feb. 28, 1881. It is not known when Mary died. She was born in 1831 >in Jackson Co. William was born on May 29, 1825 in Sumner Co., TN and had >lived in Cass, Jackson, Lafayette, and Ray Co.'s. His first wife was >Missouri Hensley born 1827 and died on May 3, 1872 in Jackson Co. William >and Missouri were married on Oct. 28, 1847. William and Mary were married >on Nov. 2, 1873. > > >==== MORAY-CGA Mailing List ==== >Ray County Genealogical Assn. Webpage >http://www.rootsweb.com/~morcga >Ray County Webpage >http://www.rootsweb.com/~moray/index.htm Please visit the web site I created with my students http://www.geocities.com/midwestinstitute Also visit my Indiana Orff Schulwerk (music and movement education) web site. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Delphi/6131

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rider, Hensley, McCoy Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XNB.2ACI/457 Message Board Post: My Rider line came to the Richmond/Sunshine communities around 1890-1900. I am, of course, interested in any Riders from this area, but am specifically interested in Willam E. and Mary McCoy Rider. William died on Feb. 28, 1881. It is not known when Mary died. She was born in 1831 in Jackson Co. William was born on May 29, 1825 in Sumner Co., TN and had lived in Cass, Jackson, Lafayette, and Ray Co.'s. His first wife was Missouri Hensley born 1827 and died on May 3, 1872 in Jackson Co. William and Missouri were married on Oct. 28, 1847. William and Mary were married on Nov. 2, 1873.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XNB.2ACI/456 Message Board Post: OLD MILL, Where was the old mill about 1890? Walter and George Smith owned the mill in Hardin, MO 1890-1893.

I am researching the following surnames connected with Ray County: CRAIN; SNEED; HARLOW; HANBY/HANDBY/HAMBY; TRUITT/TRUETT; RUNNION/RUNYON; HAYS/HAYES Thanks, Paula Miller [email protected] Midland, TX

Hi Lisa Yes, The BLM website has always been one of my favorite websites. It's been a while since I've done any research on it but your posting sparked my curiosity. According to the website, the land search and document copies are still not available unless I'm doing something wrong. Thanks for the posting. Jean -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2002 11:55 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [MORAY-CGA] Land records The Bureau of Land Management site is; http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/ This website had been closed for several month but is back up. It is a wonderful resource for finding original land records for your ancestors and you can print a copy of the original document. Lisa Smalley MORAY-CGA List Manager http://www.rootsweb.com/~morcga/ Ray County Genealogical Assn. ==== MORAY-CGA Mailing List ==== Ray County Genealogical Assn. 901 W. Royle, Richmond, MO 64085

The Bureau of Land Management site is; http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/ This website had been closed for several month but is back up. It is a wonderful resource for finding original land records for your ancestors and you can print a copy of the original document. Lisa Smalley MORAY-CGA List Manager http://www.rootsweb.com/~morcga/ Ray County Genealogical Assn.

who answered about the Lawson Cemetery. Is there someone with a book on it, that shows where Purlina and Thomas Shaw are buried? Thanks,Lena

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XNB.2ACI/455 Message Board Post: I am looking for information a Horace Cleveland FORD and his wife Blanche (PARKER) FORD. He was born to William Jasper "Bill" and Will Ann (EARP) FORD on January 7, 1888 possibly in Tennessee or Missouri He possibly died in March 1985 in the Ray County, Missouri area. That is at least were his SS benefits were sent. He lived in Lexington, Lafayette County Missouri in the early 1940's He lived in Hardin and Richmond, I believe for the rest of his life. I do not have any information on his wife Blanche. Any information at all would be appreciated. Spelling of names may vary. Thanks in advance Jackie

Lena, Hennrieta is located about 5 miles south east of Richmond on highway 13. There is a Lawson Cemetery on the east end of the City of Lawson, Missouri. Both are located in Ray County. At 02:54 PM 3/21/2002 -0600, you wrote: >I got a death certificate today from 1911. there are different things >crossed out and rewrote. What I would like to know is where the town of >Henrietta (?) is or was, and if there is a Lawson cemetery. This is all in >Ray County, Missouri. The informant was Sue Livingston. Thank you, Lena > > >==== MORAY-CGA Mailing List ==== >Ray County Genealogical Assn. >901 W. Royle >Richmond, MO 60485

Henrietta Mo. is between Richmond and Lexington Mo. It use to be called H & L Junction. It is a small town. It still existest. The Lawson cemetery is located in Lawson Mo. northwest of Richmond. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lena" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 2:54 PM Subject: [MORAY-CGA] question on death ceritificate > I got a death certificate today from 1911. there are different things > crossed out and rewrote. What I would like to know is where the town of > Henrietta (?) is or was, and if there is a Lawson cemetery. This is all in > Ray County, Missouri. The informant was Sue Livingston. Thank you, Lena > > > ==== MORAY-CGA Mailing List ==== > Ray County Genealogical Assn. > 901 W. Royle > Richmond, MO 60485 > > >