Surnames: JOLLIFF LACKEY Submitter: Kathleen Rizer (RizerK@erinet.com) Date: 05 Dec 2001 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.

I am looking for information on two families. First, there was the family of JAMES ROBERT CRAIGHEAD/CRAGHEAD m. CORDELIA "DELIA" JENNINGS, c. mid-1800s, in Callaway County. They moved to Harwood, Vernon County, a short time afterwards and continued to reside in Vernon County for about 11 years, before moving back to Fulton, Callaway County, MO. Both died in Fulton and are buried there. At least one of their children was born in Harwood: FLORENCE CRAIGHEAD/CRAGHEAD, b. 1880. The other family was GEORGE W. BURNETT m. EMMA/ANNA JENNINGS.. They moved around a great deal during their marriage. Their first child, CHARLES ISHAM BURNETT, was born in 1872, in Atchison, KS, but in 1875, my grandmother, ANNA C. BURNETT, was born in Schell City, Vernon County. In 1880, Emma/Anna gave birth to their third and last child, OTIS WILLET BURNETT and not long afterwards, Emma/Anna died. I think that Otis "Willie" may have been born in Morgan County, IL, where George was from originally. I have a newspaper clipping that records a gruesome murder in Vernon County, c. 1920s (have on file and details are vague right now) where a Sheriff Craighead/Craghead was heading the investigation into the murder. This might be of interest to someone researching the Craighead/Craghead surname in Vernon County. Also, I have recently discovered the names of the parents of CORDELIA & EMMA/ANNA JENNINGS, who were sisters: REUBEN & ELIZABETH JENNINGS, both originally from VA. Cordelia, b. 1856 and d. 1918, and Emma/Anna, b. 1851 and d. c. 1880, were also born in VA. The parents of GEORGE W. BURNETT were JAMES H. BURNETT m. SARAH JANE/ANN MAXFIELD. This may have been the second marriage for James Burnett. I have much more information to share concerning both of these families. Thanks, Patricia

Surnames: IRWIN Submitter: Edie Woodard (ewoodard@in-tch.com) Date: 30 Nov 2001 Hi List, I am new to the list and am searching for descendants of Elihu Irwin found in the 1860 Vernon County Census. He was born 1816 in Tennessee or Indiana and had a son Cornelius, born 1854 in Missouri. Elihu's wife was Mary born 1817 in Kentucky. Will share any information that I have. I have been searching for Cornelius for so many years. Hope to link up with his family. Thanks so much. Edie

I am seeking a look up for county birth records for my great great aunt Emmaline (Emma) J. Lyons born March 24th, 1872 according her certificate of death. Though, in the 1880, 1900, 1910 and 1920 census her birth year was 1873 and said she was born in Kansas or Missouri. Her parents were Alfred C. Lyons and Harriett (Hattie) Lyons...LOOKING for their MARRIAGE RECORD. Any information would be greatly appreciated! -Michael Lyons LyonsPride01@aol.com

Does anyone have access to old newspapers of the Vernon County area? My gggrandfather was in the county for a number of years prior to 1858 when he married Virginia C. Morris. He disappears with the 1860 census and leaves Virginia living at home with her mom and dad and with a son also named Jesse A. Lowe. I'm just speculating, but with all conflict in that area prior to the Civil War, could he have been a victim? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Doreen Lowe Shewmaker Texas

I need help transcribing a piece of information off this census. I copy of microfilm I have is very poor. The family is D.P. Hullum (?) Vernon Co., Ed 158, Sheet 4 I can't make out the age of the head of household. Also, if anyone has access to 1910 soundex H450 and H452 I need to know if this family was in MIssouri in 1910. His real name is Perry David Hellums. Sometimes spelled Helms. That's why both soundex codes are needed. I have found it listed as above and also as David P., P.D. and other variations. His wife's name was Emily some times listed as Emma. I am trying desperately to verify Mr. Hellums age.

Lil trivia...did you know the world's largest hand-dug well was just to the west of Nevada...in Greensburg, KS? Paul Haynes in Ann Arbor, MI NHS 1960

Do any of you listers know how the old, hand dug open wells were constructed?  Our early ancestors lived near streams or springs for a water supply.  As population increased, alternative water sources included hand dug open wells with a bucket on a rope.  Historical documentation seems to be lacking on how it was done.  If you know of any good information sources, I would appreciate the information.  Thank you. Derald Linn

I still have one in use today, of course it has a pump attached that brings the water into the house. The way mine is constructed is it is about 24 feet deep and about 6 foot diameter. It is lined with native rock. I am sure they dug it out just like they did when I had it cleaned 10 years ago one bucket at a time. When the water table falls in the summer, you can tell because you can see where the water comes into the well thru the rocks. These wells usually can not keep up with all the demands of the modern world, so then you have to have water hauled in by truck. Of course you can spend five thousand like I did at the new house (up the hill from the old well) and not be able to drink it because of the sulfur, but I have plenty of it. So now I get to haul water to drink. The bright side is that the sulfur water will heal diaper rash and athletes foot. Lisa Linndr@aol.com wrote: > Do any of you listers know how the old, hand dug open wells were constructed? > Our early ancestors lived near streams or springs for a water supply. As > population increased, alternative water sources included hand dug open wells > with a bucket on a rope. Historical documentation seems to be lacking on how > it was done. If you know of any good information sources, I would appreciate > the information. Thank you. > > Derald Linn > > ==== MOVERNON Mailing List ==== > List Administrator: Robert Steven LINDLEY > Email: robert@lindleyfamily.com > Website: http://www.lindleyfamily.com > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB

I am seeking information concerning my grandfather Levi Law Scott who was an attorney in Nevada around the turn of the last century. He may have been for a time prosecuting attorney for Vernon County. He married Mabel Kimball and their children were: Rosemary, Mildred, Kimball, and William Robert Scott. John Scott Desjardins desj@brainiac.com

Surnames: COTTRELL SPRENGER Submitter: Karl Sprenger (lebowitz@yahoo.com) Date: 28 Sep 2001 I am seeking more information about my ancestors. William Robert Sprenger (1868-1960)and Sarah Ann Cottrell(1872-1953). They are from Schell City. I especially am interested in where William came from and who his parents are. Karl Sprenger

Clyde, The cemetery that is one mile north of Moundville and one and one half miles west is the Welburn Cemetery. I was there two days ago. There is another cemetery south of Moundville and I don't know the name, It may be closer to Bronaugh than Moundville. John

Need some help with the Grimsley Cemetery....Vernon Co. Page has it is 2 mi north and 2 1/2 miles west of Moundville in Deerfield Twp but I can't find it on the map.. There is a cemetery about 1 mile north and 1 1/2 miles west of Moundville in Deerfield Co. that I cannot find any reference to in the cemetery listings... Is this cemetery actually the Grimsley Cemetery??? Looking for LIPE"S buried in Vernon Co. Clyde Gotcher - Hermann MO Raking the leaves under my family tree.

Something must be wrong with the museum web page. See the info below for how to get maps of Vernon County. Their phone number is 417-667-9602. Check out the Vernon County web page also. Molly Vernon County Miscellaneous Information ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Bushwhacker Museum Maps Posted by Molly Gardner 9/26/99 1850-1875 era You can get a copy of old maps from the Bushwhaker Museum in Nevada, MO, 64772 for $5.00. I have a copy of one done in 1876 that does show all the individual property owners in each township, and the parcel they owned. You can find the Museum on the Vernon county webpage. The Historical Society links to that page and the Bushwhacker Museum. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Posted by Linndr@aol.com. 9/29/99 They have: Hall and Babbs' 1886 Map of Vernon County. It is sectional copies of the original, showing landowner's names. 20 pages, photocopied, report-cover bound. $5.00 Kimball's 1876 Map of Vernon County. Sectional copies of the oldest known plat map, showing landowner names. 15 pages, photocopied, report-cover bound. $5.00 1903 Plat Book of Vernon County, MO. Shows both township and town plats. 40 pages, photocopied, report-covered bound. $10.00 1903 Map of Nevada, MO $10.00 Vernon County Osage Indian Sites Map 8 1/2 x 11 $.25 Order from Vernon County Historical Society, 231 North Main Street, Nevada, MO, 64772. Check out their web site. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Vernon County| Vernon County Lookups| MoGenWeb USGenWeb © 1999 Roy Main Roy Main (Last updated October 31, 1999)

Anybody have any idea where I can obtain Vernon Co. MO map circa 1860 showing townships and sections or any map showing the sections as I don't suppose they have changed. Clyde Gotcher - Hermann MO Raking the leaves under my family tree.

You can get a great Vernon County map with all townships as of 1876 from the Bushwhacker Museum in Nevada. It even gives names of property owners. Go to their website and email them. Great people! www.bushwhacker.org The probably have other years too. They have a good book list of Vernon Co histories/videos. Good luck, Molly Gardner

My 1985 City Directory for Nevada does not show the name Corp. John

I have the listing from the phone book thank you anyway and I have detected a virus or other have told me I have one so don't open anything that says it is from Billie as it really isnt except this.. I will take this to shop tomorrow.

Here are two good onlne directories for lookups: AnyWho: Internet Directory Assistance; Yellow Pages, White Pages, Toll-Free Numbers, Maps and Directions Address:http://www.tollfree.att.net/index.html Also switchboard.com Hope this helps. Carol ~Carol Tarpley Webster~

Does anyone on this list actually live in Vernon Co. where they would have access to a vernon co. phone book and would look and see if there are any Corp names still living in the area.... thank you or is there a listing on the internet that I can look up phone numbers? bill