This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RayCounty--Willing to take Cemetery Photographs Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XNB.2ACI/749 Message Board Post: Hello, My name is Jennifer Zunker and I live in Ray County. I am willing to take cemetery photographs for those who are in need. Please feel free to contact me directly or post here if you need help. If I can find them I'll take them. Already have Hyder, Bogart and The Belt.

Hello Ray Co List, I am researching Bartlett Sisk and his brother Elder Allen Sisk, (who preached at Old New Garden) I descend from Bartlett, son of Lawson & Sarah (Clevenger) Sisk, Cocke Co. TN. Bartlett and Allen ran the Saw Mill, Grist Mill and Still together, but then Bart bought out Allen. Bartlett was also the Post Master of Siskville. I take it Siskville was very close to Old New Garden Church, the first building or the current one. I think these two buildings were pretty close to one another anyway. I do not know the dates without going thru my notes. Bartlett fought in the Civil War and lost his right arm down from the elbow. He was married three times 1. Elizabeth Morell 2. Sarah Elizabeth Hightower 3. Arrena Grace. What I am looking for is a photo of the Saw Mill, Grist Mill, Still, the Post Office and a store all located close together, I believe. I have not started looking as of yet. I thought I would try this list first. I would think there would be a photo somewhere of this little community. Thanks for taking time to read this and of any helpful info. Regards, Brenda (Hightower) Berger

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brewer, Connor, Day/Dye Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XNB.2ACI/748 Message Board Post: I am looking for info on the Brewer family and the Connor family. Thomas Brewer and his wife, Mary 'Polly' Ralls and their children Milly, Esther, Lydia, Letty, Matthew, Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Edward Rawleigh, and Jane. Edward R. Brewer and his wife, Fanny {Francis Annie Locke} and their children, George Thomas, Mary A., W. E., Pinkney P., Henry Lee, Lily, John Hampton, James, Minnie F., and Matthew Monroe. Wiley Brewer who married Milly Brewer. Esther Brewer married Joseph Connor. Lydia Brewer married Andrew J. Connor. Letty Brewer married Shederick Connor. Mary Ann Brewer married David Connor. Jane Brewer married Andrew Day or Dye. Anyone that can help me I would greatly appreciate. Thank You. Sue Absheir-Cox

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brewer, Connor, Day/Dye Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XNB.2ACI/747 Message Board Post: I am looking for info on the Brewer family and the Connor family. Thomas Brewer and his wife, Mary 'Polly' Ralls and their children Milly, Esther, Lydia, Letty, Matthew, Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Edward Rawleigh, and Jane. Edward R. Brewer and his wife, Fanny {Francis Annie Locke} and their children, George Thomas, Mary A., W. E., Pinkney P., Henry Lee, Lily, John Hampton, James, Minnie F., and Matthew Monroe. Wiley Brewer who married Milly Brewer. Esther Brewer married Joseph Connor. Lydia Brewer married Andrew J. Connor. Letty Brewer married Shederick Connor. Mary Ann Brewer married David Connor. Jane Brewer married Andrew Day or Dye.

I am researching the following in my direct lines: 1. Dessie May Smart b. 4 Nov 1882 - Where? d. 20 Feb 1920 - Where? m. Riley Woodson Turner, date and place unknown 2. Isaac Andrew Smart, from Vibbard, MO (father of #1) b. 19 June 1852, Ray Co. Mo d. 4 Apr 1923, buried in New Garden Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery m. 1st- 11 May 1871, Margaret Humbird (d. 17 Nov 1877) 2nd 18 Oct 1879, Mary Anne Lile 3. Mary Anne Lile (mother of #1) b. @ 1864, Ray Co. Mo d. ?? 4. Samuel A. Smart (father of #2) b. ?? d. ?? 5. Mary Jane Nelson (mother of #2) b. ?? d. ?? I understand Isaac Smart and Mary Anne Lile had 11 children. One son died in infancy, and 2 daughters pre-deceased their father. They were: Mrs. Dessie Turner (#1 above) and Mrs. Lydia Cook The other children are listed as: Mrs. Jesse Lee, Richmond Mrs. Charles Burke, Ex. Sp. Mrs. Thomas Tarwater, Ex. Sp. Mrs. Harrison Loyd, Vibbard Mrs. Otha Odell, Vibbard Miss Edith Smart, Vibbard Mr. James Smart, Vibbard Mr. Henry Smart, Kansas City Mo. Isaac had at least 2 brothers, Joshua Smart d. 4 March 1923 and James A. Smart, living in Excelsior Springs at the time of Isaac's death. If these connect to yours, please help me fill in the blanks. Thank you, Denice

I have seen Daniel West on the 1870 Census with his family. I don't know if he's any relation to Littleton West or not. Littleton West and Jane West are the only West's I know about so far in my tree. I have a lot of shirt tale relatives and other kin still in the Excelsior Springs area. This is my father's mother's side of the family I'm researching. Thanks for the reminder of the MORAY list. I just joined it too. Denice George Ross wrote: > Hi Denice, > > Finally, I've been watching this list like a hawk for any WEST in the > Ray County area. My father, Harold Gene WEST, is from Excelsior Springs > (Fishing River Township), Clay County, Missouri. The city is right up > against the west border of Ray County (Crooked River). Both counties > were part of Lafayette County at one time. Maybe we can find a > connection.

HI I have a picture presumably of the older students at Little Red Brick school on (now hwy 10) in Carroll County. I would place the time as 1918 - 1921. The names inscribed on the back are: Grace Penny Mable Hess Opal Quick Viola Bailey Mary Shammons Lillian Freeman Irene Halterman Peyton Stapp Clifford Hughes Marvin Beery Elmer Flanigan Lawrence Strohl Miss Robinson Dopsie Wappen (not sure of spelling) Nellie Lansford Sallie Quick If anyone can relate to anyone listed, I would be happy to email them a copy of the picture. In the process, perhaps someone could confirm the date it was taken. Bill Flanigan Lexington, MO

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BAYER, GREEN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XNB.2ACI/746 Message Board Post: Looking for the family of Peter (Samuel) and Adah GREEN-BAYER. Peter was the son of Francis "Frank" & Sinitha Bayer. His siblings were Violet and Gilbert. Below is some information that I have on them. I know that in the 1930 Census they are in Shoal (Lathrop) Clinton County, MO with sons William and Charles. P. S. BAYER (24) to Adah GREEN (21), both of Cameron, Clinton County, Missouri--Dec. 28, 1924-- at Cameron, Clinton County By: Rev. W. C. Jackson Page 110 BAYER PETER S 19 M W MO MO CALDWELL KIDDER 1920 BAYER SAMUEL P 10 M W MO MO RAY KNOXVILLE TWP 1910 BAYER GILBERT 11 M W MO MO CALDWELL COWGILL; LINCOLN 1920 BAYER PETER S 19 M W MO MO CALDWELL KIDDER 1920 BAYER GILBERT 1 M W MO MO RAY GRAPE GROVE TWP 1910 BAYER SAMUEL P 10 M W MO MO RAY KNOXVILLE TWP 1910 BAYER VIOLET 8 F W MO MO RAY GRAPE GROVE TWP 1910

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/745.2 Message Board Post: According to "Ray County Marriage Books by Joyce Swearingin": J.E. COONS married Addie HALL 29 Jan 1910 at Orrick, MO. 1900 Camden, Ray County Census: John HALL and Susan HALL and children including an Addie H. HALL born (1888), MO. Back to the above-mentioned marriage books: John W. HALL married Miss Susan E. CROWLEY 30 Mar 1881 at the residence of John LEE. 1880 Ray County Census: Jerry CROWLEY (44), and Mahally (38) with children including a Susan, age 19. In the same marriage books: Jeremiah CROWLEY to Lucinda HOLMAN 15 Oct 1862. Feel free to email me with any questions/requests. I will do my best to help. Jeanne Reed

----- Original Message ----- From: ron hood To: MORAY-CGA-L-request@rootsweb.com ; ALBRIGHT-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 7:10 PM Subject: Henry Patterson ALBRIGHT - 1834-1916 My mom found this in a box of letters. This is my great-great-grandfather. Hope someone else connects with this family and finds some interest in this. HENRY P. ALBRIGHT 1834-1916 A GOOD MAN GONE Henry P. Albright was born in North Carolina, March 24, 1834, died May 21, 1916. He was married to Mary E. Wilson of Ray County, Missouri, July 1, 1858, who departed this life Sept. 1, 1859. To this union one daughter was born, Mrs. Delilah Green of Polo. He was again united in marriage to Rebecca Patton, July 19, 1860, who died Feb. 8, 1907. To this union five children were born--Mrs. Sarah B. Zimmerman of Polo, Martha A., who died Aug. 22, 1880, G. P. , of Lawson, Wm. H., of Lawson and D. E. of Polo and one adopted son, Rufus Worrell of Kansas City. He leaves, beside his children, 17 grand children, 10 great grand children with a host of friends and relatives. He was always active in the church of which he was a member. He was able in prayer and a power in exhortation Few men lived among us that had such power and influence in revival meetings. He was known throughout the state in Christian Union councils as a safe advisor, especially did he take great interest in! young ministers to encourage them in duty. There could be volumes written about this good man, but space forbids us saying more now. He united with Christian Union in 1854 and lived a devoted christian life until his death. He was a member of the Christian Union at Bethel, where he will be greatly missed as well as in the home and community in which he lived since he has gone to his reward. His funeral was held in Union church by Rev. Joseph McAdams, assisted by Rev. W. P. Hunt of Fairfax and Rev. J. M. Swafford of Excelsior Springs and Rev. J. C. Helm of Knoxville were present and took part in the services. A very large congregation was present. His body was laid to rest in Union cemetery. May the Lord bless the bereaved. In another paper, the following information: Patterson Albright, son of Baalham Albright, born Mar. 24, 1834, died May 21, 1916. Married Mary Emily Wilson, July 1, 1858. Had one child Delilah (Lila). Mary Emily died when Lila was around 10 days old. Later Patterson married Rebecca Patton. They had 5 children and adopted a nephew, and she was a wonderful stepmother to Lila.

----- Original Message ----- From: ron hood To: MORAY-CGA-L-request@rootsweb.com ; GREEN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 6:53 PM Subject: Reuben B. GREEN -- 1817-1913 My mom found this in a box of letters. This is my great-great grandfather. Thought it might be interesting, especially to someone connected to this line of GREENS. DEATH OF REUBEN B. GREEN, AGED NINETY-SIX YEARS One of Missouri's Grand Old Men Mr. Reuben B. Green died at 10:20 o'clock on the evening of Monday, Ocotober 6, 1913, at the home of his son, Ira Green, seven miles south west of Polo, Mo., in Knoxville Township, Ray County. The Missourian herewith prints this life sketch based on a biography written by Laura Arnote, a grand-daughter of Mr. Green and one of Ray County's finest young women. In this day and age of the world not many folks are pemitted to reach the ripe old age of four score and ten and six years--but Mr. Reuben Broils Green lacked only 21 days of being Ninety Six years of age when he breathed his last on Monday evening. "Uncle Reuben" (as he is familiarly called by his great number of friends) was born Oct. 28, 1817, near Jonesboro, Washington County, east Tennessee. He was the son of Ira and Mary Broils Green, and he was given the name of his grandfather, Reuben Broils. Uncle Reuben was the last survivor of his father's family of nine children whose names were as follows: Roxana, Alexander, Newton, Reuben, Susan, Henry, Adam, Amanda and Jane. He came of strong, sturdy, energetic, courageous ancestors, as one example, his grandmother Green, rode on horseback all the way from extreme east Tennessee to Lafayette County, Missouri, in 1830, when she was 80 years old. He remembered of often hearing his father tell of his experiences in the Indian Wars, and of a narrow escape at one time from an Indian--hiding behind a tree as a refuge. He spent his early years in east Tennessee, but, when a young man in 1840 he made a trip to South Missouri where he spent four years working at mills and lumber business along White River. He returned to his old home in Tennessee where he was engaged in many kinds of labor, but principally farming and carpenter work. In April, 1847, he was married to Susan Garber, an industrious little neighbor girl of sixteen summers. She was born July 1, 1830, in Virginia and she was the oldest daughter of Solomon and Nancy (Staufer) Garber. Her father was a minister of the Brethren or Dunkard Church and departed this life in 1854 in Tennessee. Her mother lived to a good old age and spent her late years in her home in Missouri. Uncle Reuben, together with his wife and three children, came to Ray County in the spring of 1853. He built his own flat boat which they lauched at the mouth of Limestone. They floated down the river to Paducah where they took the steamboat, transferring again at St. Louis. Joel Garber, his wife's brother, accompanied them on the trip. They were more than a month on the way and had many interesting experiences. They landed at Lexington, Mo., and came up to north Ray to relatives and friends. Uncle Reuben settled on a farm 2 1/2 miles north west of Knoxville where he ever afterward resided until the death of his wife, 6 years ago, when he went to live with his youngest son, Ira, whose home is near the old home place. He bought the farm of Uncle Isaac Leabo at that early date for $8.00 per acre and afterward entered two government forties. He has since purchased land, from time to time, giving each of his children a good farm. He made two subsequent trips back to east Tennessee to visit relatives. He served in militia three months during the Civil War. Uncle Reuben and Aunt Susan (she of blessed memory) were the parents of seven sons and five daughters, namely: Elizabeth, who married John P. Arnote of Knoxville township; she departed this life, Sept. 18, 1907. Mary A., who married Joseph Zimmerman of north Ray; he is now deceased; she now resides in Polo. John Green, whose death occurred when a young man. Joshua N. died when young. Joel Green married Delilah Albright. Jas. H. married Jane Tunnell; he departed this life about 20 years ago. Baby girl died in infancy. Sarah Ellen died when young. David R. married Louise Thompson. Samuel married Margaret J. Thompson. His death occurred Dec. 15, 1912, in Amarilla, Texas, as a result of an automobile wreck. Ira Green married Ida Fulmer of Illinois. Rose J., now Mrs. Robt. M. Crenshaw of Whittier, Calif. Uncle Reuben was a member of the Brethren Church, as was his faithful, true and noble life companion for many years. He was blessed with 25 grand children and 16 great grand children. Unlce Reuben was known far and wide for his kindly spirit and obliging nature, integrity, honesty and fairness in all his dealings. He was a good example of noble manhood of which his children, grand children, and great grandchildren are very proud. He ever lived a clean, upright, modest, busy, exemplary life. He performed an immense amount of hard work and was always full of ambition, life and activity, just as long as his strength would permit him to go. Even in his old days he was very patient, kind, and good--never complaining about anything and preferred to care for himself as much as he could. And he was not helpless. He attended church two or three times within the last few months, and visited recently with his daughter, Mrs. Zimmerman in Polo, going the seven miles with his son in an automobile, also has taken dinner twice in the last few months at the home of Mr. John P. Arnote. He was possessed of a remarkably clear mind, his hearing and eye sight good--but, of course, he was rather feeble in a way, and it was a difficult task for him to walk very much for the past year. The departure of this pioneer and one of nature's noblemen was gentle and peaceful, he having long ago made his peace with here and hereafter in keeping with his meek and gentle spirit. Ray County will never see a more honest man until the Day of Days when the Master of the universe shall come in His Power in Judgment. Uncle Reuben was as frank as a child, as just as the judges of ancient days. He set many a man on his feet, lending money to persons whom others dared not trust in many instances--yet he prospered and his wealth increased. Before his death he had practically given all his wealth away to his children. The Funeral was held by Rev. J. E. Ellenberger yesterday at eleven o'clock at Bethel Church. Interment at the Bethel Cemetery. CARYN

To Joanne Boudreau I've been typing up some family records and your surname is one that is in the records. Is there a connection to Charles Bordeau/Bourdeaux, son of Pierre Bordeau/Bourdeaux and Theresa Petit? Charles Bordeau/Bourdeaux born: 6 Oct 1816.... md Rosalie Cote, dau of Jean Baptiste Cote and Susanne Janis... 11 Feb 1839, St. Charles, MO. Their son: Charles Felix Bordeau/Bourdeaux md: Easther Elizabeth Wardwell 1862 St Charles, MO. Just thought I would ask? If so would enjoy hearing from you. Pat pat-igree-kenn@charter.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joanne Boudreau" <boud@swbell.net> To: <MORAY-CGA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 3:02 PM Subject: Re: [MORAY-CGA] Cemetery > Additional Burns buried at Todd Chapel: > > BURNS > Agnew Burns, d. 6 Jan 1871, aged 44 yrs, 20 das. W > Charles A. Burns, 1856--1921 * E > Nannie F. Burns, his wife, 1852--1937 * E > Lizzie Burns, 1 Dec 1875--3 Feb 1879, twin of sister Lucy E > Lucy Burns, 1 Dec 1875--11 Feb 1879, twin of Lizzie > Jas. Ross Burns, son of C.R. & N.E. Burns 26 Apr 1880--26 Apr 1882 W > > > > > Kay Tucker <kaytucker@kc.rr.com> wrote: > Does anyone have information on Todd Chapel Cemetery in Ray County, MO? > I am looking for my great great grandfather, Agnew Burns. > Kay Johnston Tucker > > > ==== MORAY-CGA Mailing List ==== > Ray County Genealogical Assn. 901 W. Royle, Richmond, MO 64085 > > > > ==== MORAY-CGA Mailing List ==== > The Ray County Historical Society maintains the Ray County Museum. > >

Shirley Thank you for the information on Lola Clevenger I appreciate Thank you Sharron Scott

The Clevenger obit was in The Daily News, Richmond on 2/28/05 TEXT: Lola E. W. Clevenger, 92, of Richmond, Mo., died Saturday, Febv. 26, 2005, at Shirley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond. Mrs. Clevenger was born March 8, 1912 in Braymer, Mo., to Chester and Louise May (Pope) Divelbiss. She married Eugene Whitney of Braymer, Mo., who preceded her in death on Jan. 13, 1982. She later married Herbert L. Clevenger of Braymer, MO., on May 5, 1982. He preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 2003. She is survived by two step-sons, Roger Clevenger, Lathrop, Mo., and Oscar Clevenger, Clinton, Mo,; one step-daughter, Patricia Kelley, Springfield, Mo.; five sisters-in-law, Maxine Hawkins, Norborne, Mo., Louise Shaver, Fort Smith, Ark,; Nadine Silkwood, Chillicothe, Mo., Mildred Redman, Laurie, Mo., and Olive May Clevenger, Braymer; and one brother-in-law and sister-in -law, Bart and Mary Clevenger, Braymer. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mrs.Cleventer was a member of the Braymer Christian Church. She lived in the Braymer and Richmond areas most of her life. She was a graduate of the Braymer High School and a homemaker. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Evergreen Cemetery Association. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at the Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Braymer. Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, Mo., is in charge of the arrangements. ends... Best wishes Anne

The detailed obituary for Mrs. Clevenger was in Richmond paper (The Daily News) 2/28/05. I typed it up but sent it to the wrong list. It went to the county of Moray in Scotland. I am waiting to get it back. :-[ Shirley MORAY-CGA-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > >MORAY-CGA-D Digest Volume 05 : Issue 41 > >Today's Topics: > #1 K. C. Star-Clevenger from Braymer [A2thfaire2@aol.com] > >Administrivia: >To unsubscribe from MORAY-CGA-D, send a message to > > MORAY-CGA-D-request@rootsweb.com > >that contains in the body of the message the command > > unsubscribe > >and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software >requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. > >______________________________ > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: > K. C. Star-Clevenger from Braymer > From: > A2thfaire2@aol.com > Date: > Tue, 1 Mar 2005 13:19:15 EST > To: > MORAY-CGA-L@rootsweb.com > > >No luck on finding anyone who knew Lola Evelyn Whitney Clevenger, whos orbit >is in the KC Star-Sunday Feb 28, 2005. >Brenda (Hightower) Berger > >

The Kansas City Star -Monday- Feb. 28, 2005 -------------- Original message -------------- > What date? What paper? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: > Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 10:21 PM > Subject: [MORAY-CGA] Janet E. Tucker > > > > Does anyone know who Janet E. Tucker spouse is. > > her obit is in the paper no spouse listed just > > children > > Sharron > > > > > > ==== MORAY-CGA Mailing List ==== > > Ray County Missouri was created in 1821 from Howard County. > > > > > ==== MORAY-CGA Mailing List ==== > Ray County Genealogical Assn. Webpage > http://www.rootsweb.com/~morcga > Ray County Webpage > http://www.rootsweb.com/~moray/index.htm >

No luck on finding anyone who knew Lola Evelyn Whitney Clevenger, whos orbit is in the KC Star-Sunday Feb 28, 2005. Brenda (Hightower) Berger

I saw the orbit in the paper also. I am related to a man named Jack Clevenger from Braymer, MO. His group of Clevengers came from Cocke Co. TN also. I will try to call them sometime today or this evening. I figured he would know her. She could be his Mother. Brenda (Hightower) Berger

Does anyone know who Janet E. Tucker spouse is. her obit is in the paper no spouse listed just children Sharron

What date? What paper? ----- Original Message ----- From: <smssscott@comcast.net> To: <MORAY-CGA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 10:21 PM Subject: [MORAY-CGA] Janet E. Tucker > Does anyone know who Janet E. Tucker spouse is. > her obit is in the paper no spouse listed just > children > Sharron > > > ==== MORAY-CGA Mailing List ==== > Ray County Missouri was created in 1821 from Howard County. >