If you are working on STRAIN, COPELAND or BURNSWORTH/BRUNSWORTH in Vernon Co., please contact me. I am looking for any and all info on: Joseph Marion STRAIN (1844-1893/1902), son of James Harvey STRAIN & Lydia ARISMAN. Married Sarah COPELAND 1869. Joseph is a transplant from Montgomery Co., MO. Joseph COPELAND and family, father of Sarah (above). He's a transplant from Maries Co., MO. Lydia BURNSWORTH. (guesstimate b. 1870). Married and divorced James Joseph Henry STRAIN. I forget the name of her father. I am incredibly interested in finding out about the child (and any descendants) James and Lydia had before the divorce. This would be a 1/2 great aunt of mine. David Strain ddstrain@aol.com

I have just added the 1900 census of patients and employees who were living at State Hospital No. 3 in Nevada, Vernon Co., MO to my site. . . . James R. Baker, Jr. jrbakerjr@yahoo.com Visit my genealogy databases: Vernon County, Missouri site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jrbakerjr/vernon/vernonco.html Main Genealogy site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jrbakerjr/genealogy/index.htm .

Does anyone know how I can get the records from Miller Cemetery? I am researching my Ridgway family who is buried there. James R. Ridgway and his wife Elizabeth R. Oldridge. James was born in Indiana in 1829. I was hoping that the cemetery records might name their parents and verify the spelling of Elizabeth's maiden name. Do you think that any funeral home in the area might know who to contact? Thanks Jenell Rector Cremeans

Surnames: WILSON Submitter: Harold W. Wilson (papdaddy@hotmail.com) Date: 13 Jan 2002 Prior to his death in 1987, my father Harold P. Wilson, received annual notices of his school reunion--I believe Moundville. He may have attended anytime between 1915 and 1923-or longer if he attended high school there. I believe, however that he attend high school in Nevada. Who can I contact regarding the Moundville students from the past? Harold W. Wilson

I am looking for any land ownership info for this town and county in 1887. Thanks

What name are you looking for in Schell City? Schell City is in Bacon township.

Thanks for the compliment on my pages. I'm working on something new for the Vernon Co. page right now. It will be done in a week or so. I'll announce it to the list when it's done. James R. Baker, Jr. NHS Class of 1956 . . . James R. Baker, Jr. jrbakerjr@yahoo.com Visit my genealogy databases: Vernon County, Missouri site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jrbakerjr/vernon/vernonco.html Main Genealogy site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jrbakerjr/genealogy/index.htm . ----- Original Message ----- From: ddful@postoffice.swbell.net To: MOVERNON-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2002 12:51 AM Subject: Vernon & Bates Co., MO I just happen to find this page, it has some good Vernon Co., and Bates Co., Missouri information. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jrbakerjr/missouri/missouri.html ==== MOVERNON Mailing List ==== List Administrator: Robert Steven LINDLEY Email: robert@lindleyfamily.com Website: http://www.lindleyfamily.com ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

I just happen to find this page, it has some good Vernon Co., and Bates Co., Missouri information. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jrbakerjr/missouri/missouri.html

Looking for any info on Joseph Stanley Thalman also found as Tahlman. A family story has him as mayor of Harwood. He was killed in 1918 when he was hit by a train. He was born in Switzerland in the 1830's any help would be appreciated. Annie (Ladyhvac@aol.com)

This may be a connection to your Hogan families. I did find 2 Hoag families in Vernon Co., MO in 1903. [1] Henry & R.N Hogan They lived in Deerfield township 35 North. Range 32 West. section 19 & 20. This is real close to Coal township line. [2] P. Hogan He lived in Center township 35 North. Range 31 West section 6 This is real close to the town of Nevada, also close to Deerfield & Washington townships line.

A "long shot" but did these PRYOR/PRIOR folk have roots in VA (Counties of Fauquier, Culpeper or vicinity)? Paul Haynes in Ann Arbor Nevada HS 1960

Here is a little bit of information on your William Pryor. On a 1903 map of Vernon Co., it shows he lived in Henry township 37 & 38 North - Range 33 West. From this map looks like he lived close to the Osage River and also close to Metz township line. That would put him between the towns of Stotesbury and Metz. In this plat book it also list other Pryor's: [1]W. C. It says W.C. Pryor is Proprietor Bottling works in City of Nevada. [2]J. A. I has shows J. A. lives in Clear Creek township 36 North. Rand 29 West. section 28 [3]E. W. It has E. W.. living in Metz township 37 & 38 North. Range 32 West. section 17 [4] Chas. It has Chas. living in Metz township 37 & 38 North. Range 32 West. section 16 (looks like the lands right next to each other) and fairly close to the town of Metz. There is a Pryor Creek not to far from there property, I'm sure named after them, like Reeds Creek is named are my Reed families. Hope this helps in some way.

Please help! Looking for info on William (Will) Pryor; moved to Vernon Co in 1882. Need birth information on his son Robert Levi Pryor (or any information); born 1873-1876 in IN; married 4/21/1894 to Mary Catherine Williams in Vernon Co, MO; died 1944 in Tulsa, OK. Back to William - he was supposedly born in OH around 1830-1840; married Lucy and/or Susie Ann Whitstine; died 12/8/1911 in Vernon Co, MO. His children were Mathias, Charles (married Mattie Perry in 1883 in Vernon Co), John, Thomas (lived in Nevada, MO 1915), Robert Levi, James L. (married Daisy Hogan in 1900 in Vernon Co & died in 1957 in Nevada, MO), Eliza E. (married John Place in 1889 in Vernon Co), and Meade T. Robert Levi's children were: William Emery (born in1894-1895 in Vernon Co - have tried to get birth certificates, but no luck), James Frederick (born 1896-1897 in Vernon Co), Henry Everett, Rose Belle, and Odie Leona 'Ruth'. Any information on these people would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! -- Janice Neagle, PHR Human Resource Director Cowley County Community College

Could someone tell me how I can obtain an obit. on Helen Keys/Kees who died April, 1978 in Nevada, Vernon Co., MO according to the SSDI. I don't have an exact date of death but her date of birth agrees with what we have recorded for my husbands great grandmother. Thanks so much for any direction here!!! Margaret

Surnames: ROSS WILLOUGHBY RUSH BAZE OR BAISE SMITH BOATRIGHT SHULTS OR SHULTZ WALKER Submitter: Debra McBride (debbimac4_gene@yahoo.com) Date: 26 Dec 2001 I am searching for my Gr.Gr.Gr.Grandmother Charity aka as Charlotte Black. Her maiden name was Baze, and her first marriage was to James Ross. Her second marriage was to Abel Black. Charlotte was born in Tn. and then moved to Barry Co.Mo. James died in 1850 and she remarried Abel in 1852 at Barry Co.MO. He died in 1863/64 at Barry Co.Mo. According to documents Charlotte was in Vernon Co.Nevada,Mo. by 1868 as this is the address of residence she gave to the War Dept. She must have been living with her daughter Sarah Jane nee Ross Willoughby as this is also her address along with a Madison Walker. Im not sure the correct year when she moved from Barry Co. to Vernon Co. Documents show that her next residence was in Van Buren,Crawford Co.Ark. by 1883. If anyone has any information about any of these people I have mentioned, Please contact me asap. I have alot of info. from James Ross and Charity(Charlotte) Ross,Black offsprings. Will share info. Debra McBride

Can anyone give me address to check local paper? LindaGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

SubcribeGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

Does anyone have info on Daniel CAUGHLIN/COUGHLIN (b. 1867 in WI; his parents b. in IRL) married Lena ERNWINE 1896-97 and had first child (Alfred LeRoy..."Roy") in Moundville, Vernon Co, MO on Aug 9, 1897? They moved to Fairview, Erie Co, PA in 1900 where they had 4 more children; but Daniel continued to travel back & forth to Moundville before he disappeared b/w late 1920s and 1950 when Lena passed away a widow. Family said that Daniel worked for the railroads. Any info would be greatly appreciated!! Please email me at StaceyRego@aol.com. Thank you!!

I am looking for information and possible descendants of the following ancestors: Emma "Emmie" L. Jennings b. 1851, in VA, and d. 1880, m. George W. Burnett, in 1872, in St. Clair County, MO. They had the following children: 1. Charles Isham Burnett, b. 1872, Atchison, KS 2. Anna C. Burnett, b. 1875, in Schell City, Vernon County, KS 3. Otis Willett "Willie" Burnett, b. c. 1880 Cordelia Jennings, b. 1856, in VA, d. 1918, and m. James Robert Craighead/Craghead in Fulton, Callaway County, MO. They moved to Vernon County a short time after they were married. Cordelia and Robert lived for 11 years in Vernon County, before moving back to Fulton, Callaway County,MO, where they lived out the remainder of their lives. At least one of their four children, Florence, was born in Harwood, Vernon County, in 1880. The parents of Emma and Cordelia Jennings were Reuben (b. c. 1820) and Elizabeth Jennings, both originally from VA. I have more information and some pictures to share. Thanks, Patricia

The 1870 Missouri census shows William James Jolliff and wife Emily (Lackey) enumerated in Virgil twp, Vernon Co. along with daughter Mary who was born about 1869. William was born 26 Mar 1843 in Missouri (maybe Knox Co.) Emily was born about 1851 in Indiana. Were there more children?? Seeking further details and death data. Thank you, Kathleen Rizer