FARMINGTON TIMES, Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri, Friday, January 15, 1909 READJUDICATED SANE Mr. G. Walter Parker of Bismarck, this county, formerly of Detroit, Mich., was readjudicated sane and capable of managing his own business affairs by the Probate Court last Tuesday. It will be remembered that some time last July Mr. Parker "took a train" out of St. Louis by proceeding in the Wild West style to "shoot up" the Pullman. He was arrested, but on close examination the Illinois authorities soon discovered that he was beside himself, and consented to allow him to be brought to Farmington, where on the 8th of last August he was adjudged non compos mentis, and his son, G. W. Parker, was appointed guardian of his person and curator of his estate. Mr. Parker, Sr., was sent to State Hospital No. 4, but about the 8th of October was discharged by the Hospital authorities. G. W. Parker made his final settlement as curator in the Probate Court this week, and surrendered to his father all property heretofore held by him as curator.

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Thank you Don! : ) I should be posting more often now. I finally accepted that I am in my forties, now, and it was time to buy reading glasses, lol. The small print was getting a little too small. > Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 22:10:02 -0600 > From: "Don Yeager" <donaldyeager@charter.net> > Subject: Re: [MOSTFRAN] Arthur Berner Accidentally Shot and Killed > (1909) > To: <mostfran@rootsweb.com> > Message-ID: <000801c99aec$c2ff7250$7e06864b@donaldnmo7fzjg> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Welcome back Melanie. Missed your activities. >

Welcome back Melanie. Missed your activities. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Melanie Rickmar" <rickmar@cdinter.net> To: <mostfran@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 9:28 PM Subject: [MOSTFRAN] Arthur Berner Accidentally Shot and Killed (1909) > FARMINGTON TIMES, Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri, Friday, > February 5, 1909 > > YOUTH ACCIDENTALLY KILLS HIS CHUM > _____________ > > Henry Rickner*, aged 17, Shoots and Kills > Arthur Berner at Bismarck > _____________ > > Last Wednesday evening about half past seven o'clock, at the residence of > G. > W. Parker in Bismarck, Henry Rickner, aged about 17 years, accidentally > shot > and killed Arthur Berner, a lad of about 15 years. From the evidence at > the > inquest, which was held during the night, it appears that the boys, who > were > staying at Mr. Parker's, had finished their supper and gone into the front > room, leaving the other members of the family in the dining room. Young > Rickner was sitting by a table and had the baby on his lap, and young > Berner > was standing at the table selecting a record to place in the graphophone. > Rickner picked up a pistol that was lying on the table and in some way -- > he > couldn't tell how it was done -- the pistol was discharged, the ball > striking young Berner in the breast, inflicting a wound from which he > shortly expired. > > Dr. J. H. Yount of Doe Run, the Coroner, was notified and went at once to > Bismarck, arriving there a few hours after the accident occurred. He > determined to hold the inquest that night, so he phoned to Farmington for > Sheriff London, who arrived at Bismarck about 12 o'clock. A jury was > summoned and the inquest proceeded with. The verdict was accidental > killing. > > _____________________________________________________ > > * This was a mispelling by the newspaper. The last name should be printed > Rickmar. This is my great-uncle Henry Rickmar. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MOSTFRAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

FARMINGTON TIMES, Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri, Friday, February 5, 1909 YOUTH ACCIDENTALLY KILLS HIS CHUM _____________ Henry Rickner*, aged 17, Shoots and Kills Arthur Berner at Bismarck _____________ Last Wednesday evening about half past seven o'clock, at the residence of G. W. Parker in Bismarck, Henry Rickner, aged about 17 years, accidentally shot and killed Arthur Berner, a lad of about 15 years. From the evidence at the inquest, which was held during the night, it appears that the boys, who were staying at Mr. Parker's, had finished their supper and gone into the front room, leaving the other members of the family in the dining room. Young Rickner was sitting by a table and had the baby on his lap, and young Berner was standing at the table selecting a record to place in the graphophone. Rickner picked up a pistol that was lying on the table and in some way -- he couldn't tell how it was done -- the pistol was discharged, the ball striking young Berner in the breast, inflicting a wound from which he shortly expired. Dr. J. H. Yount of Doe Run, the Coroner, was notified and went at once to Bismarck, arriving there a few hours after the accident occurred. He determined to hold the inquest that night, so he phoned to Farmington for Sheriff London, who arrived at Bismarck about 12 o'clock. A jury was summoned and the inquest proceeded with. The verdict was accidental killing. _____________________________________________________ * This was a mispelling by the newspaper. The last name should be printed Rickmar. This is my great-uncle Henry Rickmar.

Daily Journal, February 27, 2009. FARMINGTON — Jesse D. Watts, 92, of Farmington passed away February 25, 2009 in Farmington. He was born March 30, 1916 in Womack, Mo. to the late Charlie and Nan Whitledge Watts. Preceded in death by Parents, Five Brothers, One Sister, First Wife, Melldean Watts, Second Wife, Leatha Tucker Watts. Survived by Daughter, Dorothy Watts of Farmington. He was a member of CrossRoads Church of God. Chapel services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, February 27, 2009 at the Follis & Sons Funeral Home. Interment at Libertyville Christian Cemetery in Libertyville, Missouri.

William Andrew Patterson was born on December 30, 1910 in Ste. Genevieve Co. at Lawrenceton, Missouri, the son of Clara Elsba Thurman Patterson and John Wesley Patterson. The family moved to rural St. Francois Co. where he was raised on a farm. He was the last member of a large family of five boys and six girls, the identical twin of Jesse Harlen Patterson. Bill passed away on February 9, 2009 at the age of 98 years at Delmar Gardens of Meramec Valley. He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Leanna Laws Patterson, and dear daughter, Janet Patterson. He also leaves a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Patterson married Leanna Laws on November 22, 1939, and was a partner in the Federal Meat Company in St. Louis, MO. He went to work there temporarily as a salesman in 1946 and never left, becoming a partner a few years later and retiring in the mid 1970's. His twin brother was also a partner, and their families were members of the Southminster Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, MO since the Church had been in existence. The twins were always doing things together. Mr. Patterson enjoyed his long retirement. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, and golf. He was an "unofficial" coach of his beloved Cardinals baseball team, in later years from his couch through the television. He and his wife spent many winters in Florida. He was an avid gardener raising both flowers and vegetables. He enjoyed woodworking and hand made beautiful jewelry boxes. Bill had a good quality of life up until the last three weeks. He was called by his Minister as an intellectual person, and a happy and jolly person to all.

We will have Genealogy Night at the Park Hills Library this coming Monday, Feb.23rd., 6 to 8pm. Everyone is welcome. Sue

I have been requested to pass this invitation on to the subscribers of this List. ======================================================= Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War General James R. McCormick Camp 215 Celebrate With Us the 200th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's Birth. On February 16, 2009, 7 p.m. at the Mineral Area College Fine Arts Theatre, the Brig. Gen. James R. McCormick Post #215 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will celebrate the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the birth of our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. To commemorate this historic event, Howard Noble will give a presentation on aspects of the life of president Lincoln. Mr. Noble is a retired educator having taught American History and Political Science at Mienral Area College for twenty-three years. He left this field in 2005 but remains well-known in the Mineral Area and throughout Southeast Missouri. His presentations on American History are well attended and we look forward to hearing from him. Our group, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Post #215, is in its fourth year in the Mineral Area. We are committed to the study of this era in America's history and would be pleased to have you or your group join us for his presentation. Bob Schmidt, Secretary

Thank you for this info also Barbara. I believe I have most of this info, except for the date of death and the parentage of Louis Courtois (my maternal grandfather). I did not have his date of death, however, there is a family story that his death was accidental. He supposedly was cutting down a tree when it fell prematurely and one of the limbs went through him pinning him to the ground. The story goes on to say that he had recently had his boots re-soled, but when they found him the heels of the boots were severely worn down. Apparently he spent quite some time trying to free himself. Thanks again for your help.Mary Pratt Burk> From: GENENGOLF@aol.com> Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 14:15:32 -0500> To: mostfran@rootsweb.com> Subject: [MOSTFRAN] Courtois> > #1> Etienne COURTOIS-1981 was born about 1812 in Missouri, USA. He died after > 1870 in Alive 1870, Richwoods T, Washington, Missouri, USA. > > Etienne married (MRIN:291) Marguerite M SANSOUCIE-1982 daughter of Jean > Baptiste SANSOUCIE-67 and Marie Marguerite LEMAY-68 (MRIN:61) on 12 Jul 1836 in > Old Mines, Washington, Missouri, USA. Marguerite was born on 30 Sep 1818 in > Washington Co?, Missouri, USA. She was christened on 30 Sep 1827 in Old Mines, > Washington, Missouri, USA. She died 1853 - 1860 in Alive 1853, Richwoods, > Washington, Missouri, USA. > ===========================================================================> #2> Louis COURTOIS-2907 was born in Nov 1855 in Washington Co?, Missouri, USA. > He died before 19 Dec 1916 in Alive 1900, Richwoods, Washington, Missouri, > USA. > > Louis married (1-MRIN:2212) Mary Margaret Agatha SANSOUCIE-12221 daughter > of Louis Toussaint SANSOUCIE-71 and Archange COURTOIS-1678 (MRIN:82) on 18 May > 1880 in Kingston T, Washington, Missouri, USA. Mary was born on 1 Mar 1861 > in Richwoods, Washington, Missouri, USA. She was christened on 2 Apr 1861 in > Old Mines, Washington, Missouri, USA. She died 1896 - 1900 in Richwoods, > Washington, Missouri, USA?. > > > Louis married (2-MRIN:2213) Julia RULO-2918 daughter of Francois Xavier > RULO-1384 and Catherine EMILY-1531 (MRIN:1124) on 4 Jan 1900 in Richwoods, > Washington, Missouri, USA. Julia was born on 2 Jul 1873 in Richwoods, Washington, > Missouri, USA. She died on 16 May 1945 in Union T, Washington, Missouri, USA. > She was buried on 18 May 1945 in Cem, Tiff, Washington, Missouri, USA. > > > Barbara in Georgia _genengolf@aol.com_ (mailto:genengolf@aol.com) > > May God Continue to Bless America! > > -------------------------------> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MOSTFRAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™: E-mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways to connect. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_allup_explore_012009

Thank you Barbara for clarification. Yes, I have all this info, was just wanting to get others' opinion of the children residing with Pleasant Johnson for this census only.Mary Pratt Burk> From: GENENGOLF@aol.com> Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 14:05:21 -0500> To: mostfran@rootsweb.com> Subject: [MOSTFRAN] PRATT-JOHNSON> > > You most likely already know this:> Their pts were still living in 1850 and some of these children are listed > with the mother in 1860.> > Perhaps the father, Jos/Jean Bap Pratt, was ill, he seemingly died between > 1850 > and 1860, and the children went to live with the Johnsons temporarily???> > 1850 FAM 647/648 P 135=269 DATED 4 OCT 1850 LIB WASH MO - > PRATT JOS 12 MICHAEL 9 ALEX 7 NARCISSA 6 JULIA M 3 AUG 2 SEEM TO BE > L/W PLEASANT JOHNSON/ANGELINE 25;> > 1850 FAM 221 P 104 P 207 UNIO WASH MO DATED 2 OCT $250.00 > FARMER PRATT JNO B 39 SPAZEY 37 JNO B 15;> > 1860 FAM 619 RICH WASH MO PRATTE ASPASIA 49 HENRY 21 > ALEX 19 ISREAL 15 AUG 12 JULIA 13 GODF 9 WM 7; > > Barbara in Georgia _genengolf@aol.com_ (mailto:genengolf@aol.com) > > May God Continue to Bless America! > > > > -------------------------------> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MOSTFRAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ Hotmail®:…more than just e-mail. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_explore_012009

#1 Etienne COURTOIS-1981 was born about 1812 in Missouri, USA. He died after 1870 in Alive 1870, Richwoods T, Washington, Missouri, USA. Etienne married (MRIN:291) Marguerite M SANSOUCIE-1982 daughter of Jean Baptiste SANSOUCIE-67 and Marie Marguerite LEMAY-68 (MRIN:61) on 12 Jul 1836 in Old Mines, Washington, Missouri, USA. Marguerite was born on 30 Sep 1818 in Washington Co?, Missouri, USA. She was christened on 30 Sep 1827 in Old Mines, Washington, Missouri, USA. She died 1853 - 1860 in Alive 1853, Richwoods, Washington, Missouri, USA. =========================================================================== #2 Louis COURTOIS-2907 was born in Nov 1855 in Washington Co?, Missouri, USA. He died before 19 Dec 1916 in Alive 1900, Richwoods, Washington, Missouri, USA. Louis married (1-MRIN:2212) Mary Margaret Agatha SANSOUCIE-12221 daughter of Louis Toussaint SANSOUCIE-71 and Archange COURTOIS-1678 (MRIN:82) on 18 May 1880 in Kingston T, Washington, Missouri, USA. Mary was born on 1 Mar 1861 in Richwoods, Washington, Missouri, USA. She was christened on 2 Apr 1861 in Old Mines, Washington, Missouri, USA. She died 1896 - 1900 in Richwoods, Washington, Missouri, USA?. Louis married (2-MRIN:2213) Julia RULO-2918 daughter of Francois Xavier RULO-1384 and Catherine EMILY-1531 (MRIN:1124) on 4 Jan 1900 in Richwoods, Washington, Missouri, USA. Julia was born on 2 Jul 1873 in Richwoods, Washington, Missouri, USA. She died on 16 May 1945 in Union T, Washington, Missouri, USA. She was buried on 18 May 1945 in Cem, Tiff, Washington, Missouri, USA. Barbara in Georgia _genengolf@aol.com_ (mailto:genengolf@aol.com) May God Continue to Bless America!

You most likely already know this: Their pts were still living in 1850 and some of these children are listed with the mother in 1860. Perhaps the father, Jos/Jean Bap Pratt, was ill, he seemingly died between 1850 and 1860, and the children went to live with the Johnsons temporarily??? 1850 FAM 647/648 P 135=269 DATED 4 OCT 1850 LIB WASH MO - PRATT JOS 12 MICHAEL 9 ALEX 7 NARCISSA 6 JULIA M 3 AUG 2 SEEM TO BE L/W PLEASANT JOHNSON/ANGELINE 25; 1850 FAM 221 P 104 P 207 UNIO WASH MO DATED 2 OCT $250.00 FARMER PRATT JNO B 39 SPAZEY 37 JNO B 15; 1860 FAM 619 RICH WASH MO PRATTE ASPASIA 49 HENRY 21 ALEX 19 ISREAL 15 AUG 12 JULIA 13 GODF 9 WM 7; Barbara in Georgia _genengolf@aol.com_ (mailto:genengolf@aol.com) May God Continue to Bless America!

RE: 1850 Census Washington Co, Liberty Twnship -- Family #647 Pleasant Johnson is listed at bottom of page. The following page continues with same family # but the 6 children listed have PRATT surname. Do you think this is an error on the census taker's part? OR, were these children 'adopted' by the Pleasant Johnson family? OR, were they visiting and just became part of the Johnson family due to their physical location at the time the census taker arrived? A Courtois question ... an email from a lister noted that Stephen "Etienne" Courtois was married in 1830's to a Marguerite M. Sansoucie. In the 1880's, it is widely reported that Louis Courtois (my grandfather) was first married to Mary Margaret Agatha Sansoucie, had several children, then he married Julia Rulo (my grandmother) about 1900 and had several more children (Harriet, Richard, Catherine, Elizabeth (my mother). Does anyone know if/how Louis & Stephen were related? I realize a lot of family names are repeated through generations, but does anyone think the near sameness of these wives' names is somewhat questionable? On Family Search 1900 Census, Family #47, Louis Courtois b. Nov 1855, married to Julia Rulo (my grandmother) with 6 children (Ferdinand, Alfred, Frederick, Tresa, Risa?, Amos), and this record states that estimated date of their marriage is 1881. Would appreciate any comments or suggestions. Thank you. Mary Pratt BurkRESEARCHING: Pratt, Courtois, Emily, Rulo, Villmer in mostly counties of Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, Washington. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™: E-mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways to connect. http://windowslive.com/howitworks?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_allup_howitworks_012009

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Robert E. Turley, 80, of Jackson died Sunday, January 25, 2009 at his home. He was born July 30, 1928, in Ste. Genevieve County MO, son of Bert C. and Pearl Pigg Turley. He and Ada “Toots” Thomasson were married April 11, 1946. Robert attended the former Turley Grade School in Ste. Genevieve County, MO, graduating from the former Desloge High School in 1945. He was a salesman for Kraft Food Company, and in 1957 moved from Sikeston, MO to Jackson. He owned and operated the former Turley Drive-in Cleaners in Jackson for 14 years. He co-owned the former Turley Dodge in Farmington, MO, and during the mid 1970’s, he worked for Ford Groves in Cape Girardeau, Robert was a former member of the Jackson Optimist Club, and a charter member of LaCroix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Vernon (Letti) Turley of Barnhart, MO, Wayne (Karen) Turley of Jackson; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, brother, Ralph (Ethel) Turley of Farmington; and a sister, Velma (Jerry) Bannister of Bonne Terre, MO. Visitation is Thursday, January 29, from 4-8 PM at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral will be Friday, January 30, at 1:00 PM at the funeral home, with the Rev. Ron Watts officiating. Interment will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to LaCroix UMC. DailyJournal, Park Hills, MO, Jan. 28, 2009.

WILLIAM R. KEEL, 66, of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at his home. Born in Bonne Terre, Mo., he was a Chief Hospital Corpsman. He enjoyed fishing and Ham Radio. Surviving are his wife, Jean Keel of Fort Wayne; daughters, Theresa (Ted) Ramsey of Linden, Tenn. and Michelle (Andrew Kent) Keel of Denver, Colo.; son, Walter Keel of Boulder, Colo.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Dean (Susyn) Keel of Salt Lake City, Utah and Sonny (Sher) Valdez Jr. of Layton, Utah; and sister, Sue (Daryl) Ernst of Kaysville, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents, William George and Mary Helen. Service is 1 p.m. Wednesday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue. Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 1/26/2009 **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62)

I have read where the Carleton college originally started in the Big River Mills area first and then moved to Farmington. Sharon Misplay In time of test, family is best. Burmese Proverb -----Original Message----- From: mostfran-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:mostfran-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Esther M. Ziock Carroll Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 2:27 PM To: mostfran@rootsweb.com Subject: [MOSTFRAN] History of Carleton College The story of Farmington's Carleton College begins & ends with the life of Eliza Ann Carleton - she founded the school in 1854 &, shortly after she died in 1915, it's doors closed forever. Carleton was born in 1826 in Montgomery Co., Va. & moved with her father to St. Francois County in 1839. Her own formal education was limited - she had only 24 months of schooling at age 17 - but it is said that on her own she memorized Latin grammar in nine weeks. In 1845, at age 19, Carleton began teaching a "subscription school" where students paid $2 in cash or $3 in trade in exchange for her instruction. At the same time, she began studying Latin & Greek under the principal of the Farmington School. With the help & encouragement of the principal, Carleton was she first woman to ever be accepted at the Methodist College of Arcadia. Her admission was contingent upon her being able to keep up with the men & college officials felt her college career would be short. But four years later she not only graduated, she was she valedictorian of the Class of 1854. The same year, she founded a school with 30 students in a hickory log cabin just north of Farmington. Carleton later built a frame building in Farmington &, as her "seminary" continued to grow, Carleton College was granted a university charter by special act of the Missouri General Assembly in 1859. In 1898 she built the stately three story brick building with tree-lined walks that became a Farmington landmark. As would be expected, the school was strong on traditional academics, but it also stressed athletics & its football team defeated St. Louis University. In May 1916, eight months after Carle! ton died, the college closed - its teacher gone & its mission taken over by public schools. For a picture of the college please go to: http://carrollscorner.net/SitesSt.FranCo_Farmington03.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MOSTFRAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

The story of Farmington's Carleton College begins & ends with the life of Eliza Ann Carleton - she founded the school in 1854 &, shortly after she died in 1915, it's doors closed forever. Carleton was born in 1826 in Montgomery Co., Va. & moved with her father to St. Francois County in 1839. Her own formal education was limited - she had only 24 months of schooling at age 17 - but it is said that on her own she memorized Latin grammar in nine weeks. In 1845, at age 19, Carleton began teaching a "subscription school" where students paid $2 in cash or $3 in trade in exchange for her instruction. At the same time, she began studying Latin & Greek under the principal of the Farmington School. With the help & encouragement of the principal, Carleton was she first woman to ever be accepted at the Methodist College of Arcadia. Her admission was contingent upon her being able to keep up with the men & college officials felt her college career would be short. But four years later she not only graduated, she was she valedictorian of the Class of 1854. The same year, she founded a school with 30 students in a hickory log cabin just north of Farmington. Carleton later built a frame building in Farmington &, as her "seminary" continued to grow, Carleton College was granted a university charter by special act of the Missouri General Assembly in 1859. In 1898 she built the stately three story brick building with tree-lined walks that became a Farmington landmark. As would be expected, the school was strong on traditional academics, but it also stressed athletics & its football team defeated St. Louis University. In May 1916, eight months after Carleton died, the college closed - its teacher gone & its mission taken over by public schools. For a picture of the college please go to: http://carrollscorner.net/SitesSt.FranCo_Farmington03.htm

Thank you for the beautiful story!!!  My kin on my mother's side were interested in education and I have some stories about them and education, so that is why I loved it.  Plus I love to hear of what happened in the past where my mother's kin lived and worked.   Alanna