This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: skaggs cain Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/3668.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I have a jesse skaggs that died in a auto fire in 1942. his dad and mother was Charles w. Skaggs and Margaret Jackson. Charles and Margaret had another son and daughter thre names were Kennard and Katie may. Katie married a Ellis Miller. I have a lot more info on this family if you know any of them please reply.

I don't think I'm the Esther that your letter was intended for but I do l have Skaggs ancestry. If you would like to visit my Skaggs web page please go to: http://carrollscorner.net/Skaggs.htm Mine came from Indiana & settled in Crawford county, Missouri. Now they are spread out all over washinton county & southeast missouri. Esther M. Carroll Wags & Purrs Animal Adoption Center http://carrollscorner.net/Wags_and_Purrs_Animal_Adoption_Center.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: rudygirl443@yahoo.com To: MOWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 9:05 AM Subject: [MOWASHIN-L] Re: scaggs/ cain connection in Mo. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cain/Skaggs Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3668.1.1 Message Board Post: Esther Hi seen your query and just wanted to know if you have heard of a Rosie Bell Cain ? She was my Grandmother on my fathers side .She married Marion Skaggs who was my dads father .My fathe was Jesse Skaggs mother mary Dora Valley .They were from aorund Mineral Point and Potosi Etc..My e-mail is rudygirl443@yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cain/Skaggs Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3668.1.1 Message Board Post: Esther Hi seen your query and just wanted to know if you have heard of a Rosie Bell Cain ? She was my Grandmother on my fathers side .She married Marion Skaggs who was my dads father .My fathe was Jesse Skaggs mother mary Dora Valley .They were from aorund Mineral Point and Potosi Etc..My e-mail is rudygirl443@yahoo.com

Looking for information on BENJAMIN HARRISON CAYRINGER; 1st marriage to LETHA STRICKLIN in 1911; 2nd marriage to BERTHA TULLOCK in 1929. No divorce record found from 1st marriage. 2nd marriage ended when Bertha died in 1934. Loretta

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PALMER, KEY HARRIS, MOSIER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4240 Message Board Post: Doris Jean Harris, 74, of Belgrade, MO, passed away Monday, January 30, 2006. She was born on June 28, 1931 in Caledonia, the daughter of Artie and Bessie (Palmer) Key. Mrs. Harris is survived by her husband Earl Harris; two sons, Rev. Michael (Sonja) Harris of Ft. Wayne, Indiana and Rodney Harris of Bismarck; one daughter Patti (husband Eddie) Mosier of Bismarck; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and a special friend, Kim Gibbons. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Marion and John and two sisters, Francis and Lizzie. Doris was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bismarck, Past Worthy Matron Order of the Eastern Star Sabylla Chapter #276 and Past Bethel Guardian Bethel #64. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at C.Z. boyer & Son Funeral Home, Leadwood, with Rev. Dan Upchurch officiating. Interment was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Bismarck. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Bismarck. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, February 16, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ADAMS, SAUNCHEGRAW, MCGEORGE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4239 Message Board Post: Kenneth Lester Saunchegraw of Appleton City, Missouri, formerly of Potosi, was born October 21, 1939 in Cadet, Missouri, a son of Lester Saunchegraw and the late Evelyn "Dean" J. (Adams) Saunchegraw. He departed this life Friday, February 3, 2006 at his home at the age of sixty-six years, three months and thirteen days. Kenneth is survived by his father, Lester Saunchegraw of Bonne Terre, Missouri; wife, Virginia Saunchegraw of Potosi; one son, Randy Saunchegraw and wife Brenda of Monroe, Georgia; one daughter, Shea of Lilburn, Georgia; one sister, Nancy McGeorge of Nebraska; four brothers, Jerry Saunchegraw of Cuba, Missouri; Mike Saunchegraw and fiance' Cyndee of St. Louis, Missouri; Darrell Saunchegraw of St. Louis and Mark Saunchegraw and wife Helen of Hopewell; two grandchildren and by many other relatives and dear friends. Kenneth had served this great country in the United States Army. He enlisted on February 21, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri and was honorably discharged on February 20, 1961. During his term, Kenneth was a fire fighter and served in the Third Army Area. Kenneth was dedicated to serve and continued his service in the field of Law Enforcement. He worked for the Washington County Sheriff's Department as a road deputy and as a court bailiff and then as Chief of Police at Appleton City, Missouri. Kenneth enjoyed horseback riding and traveling throughout the area. A memorial visitation was held Tuesday, February 7, 2006 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. A memorial service was held Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Guy Conway officiating. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, February 16, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ROSCOE, BREWER, HAYES, WIDEMAN, VAFI, WATTERS, JOAQUIN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4238 Message Board Post: Clara Cecelia Hayes of Richwoods, MO departed this life in DeSoto at the Villas Nursing Home on Monday, January 16, 2006 having reached the age of ninety-four years, four months and nine days. Clara was born in St. Charles County, MO September 7, 1911, a daughter of Clement Albert and Estella Theresa (Roscoe) Brewer. As a young woman she was united in marriage and blessed with two children. On March 27, 1939 she was united in marriage to Anthony "Fritz" Hayes, and two daughters came to bless this union. Clara is survived by three daughters, Martha Jane Wideman of St. Louis, MO; Laura Adele Hayes of Richwoods, MO and Mary Antonia Vafi of Webster Groves, MO; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; twenty-one great great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, great and great great nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Clara was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Anthony Hayes; one daughter, Virginia Watters; one son-in-law, George Wideman; two brothers, Robert and Bertram Brewer and one sister, Alberta Joaquin. Clara was a Christian who, throughout her adult years, served her family as a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She contributed greatly by sewing clothing for her husband and children, and by canning fresh produce. She was a woman of many interests and abilities. Clara enjoyed playing the piano, listening to classical music and watching the opera. She also found fulfillment in reading, writing and public speaking. As an animal lover, she was endeared to her cat, "Buster." Although described as somewhat stoic, Clara was always a lady, and known to possess the heart of a true humanitarian. A devoted and loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, great and great great aunt, cousin and friend, she will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all that knew and loved her. Private memorial services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2006 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, MO with Rev. Chauncey Clay officiating. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, February 16, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PORTELL, THEBEAU, BOYER, SANSOUCIE, SCHUBERT, HOLLAND, ROY, WHITEHEAD, HAMMOCK Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4237 Message Board Post: Wilfred "Teet" Thebeau of Potosi, Missouri was born July 7, 1930 in Old Mines, Missouri, the son of the late James Thebeau and Grace (Portell) Thebeau-Boyer. He departed this life on Saturday, February 11, 2006 at his residence having reached the age of seventy-five years, seven months and four days. Teet was united in marriage to Patricia Ruth Sansoucie on August 18, 1951 in DeSoto, Missouri and this union was blessed with six daughters. Teet is survived by six daughters, Phyllis Ann Portell and husband Derrill of Mineral Point; Paula Kay Schubert and husband Mike of Salem, South Carolina; Sandy Holland of Nashville, Tennessee; Patty Roy and husband Ed of Potosi; Brenda Whitehead and husband Mike of Arnold, Missouri and Tammy Hammock and husbadn Dan of Cadet; two brothers, Glennon Thebeau of Arnold, Missouri and Paul Boyer and wife Ina Mae of Old Mines; sixteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren, and sister-in-law, Ann Thebeau of Old Mines, Missouri. Teet was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia Ruth Thebeau; brother, Vince Thebeau, and very dear friend, Naomi Litton. Teet's greatest love was his family members. They were his pride and joy and he derived great pleasure from each of them. Teet loved his life and lived it to the fullest, leaving behind a legacy of a wonderful family and many friends who will miss his wit and charming wisdom. He was a joy to know and there will be a definite void in all who enjoyed the pleasure of his loyal friendship. Teet enjoyed his many years of employment with the Purcell Tire Company, where he started his career in April 1964; was named DeSoto store manager in 1979 and fully retired in 2000. During his years with Purcell, he was considered as one of the best employees and co-worker. Teet was a longtime member of the St. Joachim Catholic Church, a charter and life member of the Knights of Columbus Council #5936, Old Mines, where he had the pleasure of being elected Grand Knight 1970-1971 and a former member of the Potosi Elks Lodge #2281 with a thiry-five year membership. To relax, Teet enjoyed rid! ing around his property on his golf cart, boating on the lake and was an avid fan of NASCAR racing. Visitation was held Monday, February 13, 2006 from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, February 14, 2006 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. A funeral mass was celebrated on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joachim Catholic Church, Old Mines, Missouri with Father Ted Pieper officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Bob Thebeau, Danny Thebeau, Tommy Thebeau, Kevin Thebeau, Derrill Wayne Portell, Matt Hammock. Honorary pallbearers were Zachary Politte, and Michael Schubert. Burial took place in the St. Joachim Cemetery, Old Mines, Missouri. Military honors were given by the Missouri Funeral Honors Team for Teet's faithful service and dediction to this great country. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, February 16, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dyckman, Hicks, Sappington Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/379.1.1 Message Board Post: Nope, not a Sappington descendant. My great grandfather Barney Hicks Dyckman had two sons, Robert Barney Dyckman and Harry Chase Dyckman. Harry Chase Dyckman had a daughter Grace Madeliene Dyckman. She married Chester Sappington in Bourbon Missouri back in 1921. Barney Hicks Dyckman took care of Grace when her father moved to California after her mother's death. Barney also owned some land in Missouri. Ofter Barney's brother, Aaron died, Barney gave the land to Grace who paid taxes on it for a number of years. Do you have any pictures of Grace, Chester or Grace's father Harry or Mother Rose or even Barney Hicks Dyckman? Thanks Dennis

All Census ResultsViewing 1-7 of 7 View Record Name Home in 1860 (City,County,State) Age in 1860 Birth Year Birthplace Gender View Image View Record Antoine Declos Union, Washington, MO 32 abt 1828 Missouri Male View Record Seraphine Declos Union, Washington, MO 22 abt 1838 Missouri Female View Record Eugene Declos Union, Washington, MO 5 abt 1855 Missouri Male View Record Isabel Declos Union, Washington, MO 2 abt 1858 Missouri Female View Record Juliet Declos Union, Washington, MO 2.12 abt 1860 Missouri Female View Record Felix Declos Union, Washington, MO 24 abt 1836 Missouri Male View Record Zoa Declos Union, Washington, MO 24 abt 1836 Missouri Female Viewing 1-12 of 12 View Record Name Home in 1860 (City,County,State) Age in 1860 Birth Year Birthplace Gender View Image View Record A Declue Prairie, Franklin, MO 25 abt 1835 Missouri Male View Record M Declue Prairie, Franklin, MO 22 abt 1838 Female View Record S Declue Prairie, Franklin, MO 4 abt 1856 Female View Record D Declue Prairie, Franklin, MO 2 abt 1858 Male View Record J Declue Prairie, Franklin, MO 6.12 abt 1859 Male Didn't find any Leon Declos of any spelling Marge -----Original Message----- From: dave62326@yahoo.com [mailto:dave62326@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2006 5:09 PM To: MOWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Leon Duclos 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/lNB.2ACI/4236 Message Board Post: I am seeking information on Leon Declos. he joined the 31st (Union) Missouri Infantry. He deserted in January 1863 in Arkansas and never heard from again. I am looking for information the family he left behind. I am also looking for him. Any information will be welcome. Feel free to e-mail me ______________________________

Hi everyone..thought I would share this news article that Sandy put on the NORCAL list. Marge Campbell >>>>> DREADFUL AFFRAY -- 2 Men Shot, And Probably Mortally Wounded -- 'Argus' 8th inst. -- Yesterday evening an affray occurred 6 miles from the city, on the opposite side of the Calaveras river, which will doubtless end in the death of both men engaged in it -- 1 is already dead, and but little hope is entertained for the other. It appears that a man by the name of John VANCE built a house upon a piece of land on which there were no improvements but was claimed by another named Gabriel HOHNSHELL. After the erection of the house by VANCE, HOHNSHELL declared that the land was his, as he had first lain claim to it; that he would not look to the law, but would drive VANCE off himself. He went over to VANCE's house accompanied by 3 men, when words ensued which soon terminated in a fight. VANCE had 1 friend with him. Of the 4 present with these 2 principals, there was a division of opinion in regard to allowing the parties to fight, and in their quarrel HOHNSHELL and VANCE were allowed to come together. HOHNSELL fired, making a slight flesh wound in VANCE's shoulder. VANCE returned the fire, hitting his opponent in the breast, which has since proved fatal. HOHNSHELL again fired, hitting VANCE in the abdomen, the ball passing obliquely but reaching the cavity, which will doubtless cause his death. HOHNSHELL fired in all some 5 or 6 shots, while VANCE fired but 3 times, and afterwards beat his opponent over the head with a pistol. Dr. RYER was sent for to attend VANCE, and Dr. COWAN to attend HOHNSHELL, by the friends of the parties. Such scenes are most shocking in their nature, and we hope this will be the last to be recorded in this county. >We learn that Mr. John VANCE, who was engaged in the affray with Mr. G. HOHNSHELL died of his wounds yesterday morning. A few moments before he expired he felt quite well, raised himself and requested something to eat. It is supposed that suppuration taking place effected an artery, causing death in a few moments. Coroner SKINNER held an inquest on the body, yesterday evening, when the Jury returned the following the following verdict: We, the Jury, find that the deceased was John M. VANCE, aged 23 years, a native of the State of Missouri, and believed that he came to his death by a pistol ball, fired from a revolver in the hands of Abraham HOHENSCHELL [spelled 2 ways], aided and abetted by Theodore LEE with criminal intent, on Wednesday, Jan. 6th, A.D. 1858. M. BOND, Foreman Officer CHILDS arrested Theodore LEE on the charge contained in the above verdict, and brought him to the city. Mr. LEE was immediately bailed from custody by Messrs. Thos. MARSHALL and H.O. MATTHEWS. - -------------------------------------------------- Transcribed by Dee Sardoch To see more old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.11/264 - Release Date: 2/17/2006

I think this is the family you are looking for; These records indicate that he was discharged, not deserted????? Name: Leon A. A. Company: B Unit: 31 Missouri Infantry. Rank - Induction: Sergeant Rank - Discharge: Sergeant Allegiance: Union 1862 ST JOAC CH BAP REC P 137 #33 MARY JULIA BRIDGET DUCLOIS D/O ALEXANDER LEON DUCLOIS/POLANE JOLLY SP WERE JOHN MURPHY/HANNAH JOLLY; 1. Alexander Leon DECLUE-43241 was born about 1835 in MO. He died after 1862 in Alive 1862, Washington Co, MO. Alexander married (MRIN:17984) Jennie Pauline JOLLY-48033 on 10 Jul 1855 in Washington Co, MO. Jennie was born in Jan 1837 in MO. She died after 1920 in Alive 1920,Coldwell T,White,AR. They had the following children: 2 M i. Joseph Alexander DECLUE-79172 was born on 22 Oct 1856 in Washington Co, MO. He was christened on 16 Nov 1856 in Old Mines, Washington, MO. He died 1856 - 1860. 3 M ii. John Henry DECLUE-48065 was born on 13 Mar 1858 in Washington Co, MO. He was christened on 5 Apr 1858 in Old Mines, Washington, MO. He died after 1900 in Alive 1900,Pike T,Carter,MO. John married (MRIN:23414) Annie Roxann ORR-61019 daughter of William J ORR-61047 and Unk UNK-61048 (MRIN:23422) about 1880. Annie was born in May 1860 in MO. She died after 1900 in Alive 1900,Pike T,Carter,MO. 4 M iii. Antoine Godfrey DECLUE-49004 was born on 15 Feb 1860 in Washington Co, MO. He was christened on 11 Mar 1860 in Old Mines, Washington, MO. He died 11 Mar 1860 - 16 Jul 1860. 5 F iv. Mary Julia Bridget DECLUE-49007 was born on 6 Apr 1862 in Washington Co, MO. She was christened on 27 Apr 1862 in Old Mines, Washington, MO. She died after 1920 in Alive 1920,Coldwell T,White,AR. Mary married (1-MRIN:23417) Silas WALKER-61027 . Mary married (2-MRIN:23418) Jacob ROLAND-61028 in 1884. Jacob was born in Sep 1841 in FR. He died in 1900/1920 in Alive 1900,Richwoods T,Jackson,AR. Mary married (3-MRIN:23425) Tom HUDGENS-61058 before 1920. Tom was born about 1860. He died after 1920 in Alive 1920,Coldwell T,White,AR.

In case you aren't aware, there are several postings for this surname in the Washington County archives: Date: Sun, 19 Sep 1999 From: Subject: [MOWASHIN-L] Tidbits in Washington Co., Mo. October 23, 1873 Potosi Weekly Newspaper Proceedings of the Circuit Court: Thibeau vs DECLOS; partition, F. Harris appointed guardian ad litem and order of sale. ---------------------- Date: Wed, 03 Nov 1999 From: u sellers Subject: Re: [MOWASHIN-L] Roll Call I am researching the following surnames in Washington Co. Mo. .....DECLOS..... -------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 From: Rick Ackerson Subject: [MOWASHIN-L] DeClues Posted on: Washington County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Washington/781 Surname: DeClue, Ackerson ------------------------- I would be interested to obtain more DeClue information if any of the following Washington County DeClues have tie ins to your info; Therese(Desilee/Diezly/Daisley/Dilsey)(DuClos/Declos/DeClue) b.1832 m. John M. Ackerson (Atkinson/Akison) d.Dec 30,1908 Julia DeClue (Declos)b.? m. James Alexander Ackerson, ? d. Aug 20, 1896 (in childbirth) Philip Declue b.? m. Eva Effie Ackerson, June 12,1906, one child Sophia Anna (my grandma) b. Dec 12, 1908, Philip died before she was 2 years old. ----------------------------- Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 From: Sondra Butler Subject: [MOWASHIN-L] DeClue Posted on: Washington County, MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Washington/10948 Surname: DeCllue, DeClos, Grovero, Boyer ------------------------- Looking for information on Clementine "Clem" DeClue/DuClos: date and place of birth and death, date and place of marriage, etc; her parents w/dates and places of births, deaths, siblings w/same info. She married Godfrey Jewel Govero, b. 3 Mar. 1854. ----------------- Date: 23 Nov 2002 From: Subject: [MOWASHIN-L] Re: NEED INFORMATION Surnames: declos, declue.... Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/259.314.738 ------------------- Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 From: Subject: [MOWASHIN-L] Declue surname In the census records for Washington CO. Mo there are several spellings of what appears to be Declue --- Duclas, Declew, Delcour, Duclois, Declos, Decleau, Desloge, Duclot Does anyone know if these are the same Surmame spelled many ways?..... ----------------------- Date: 19 Feb 2003 From: Subject: [MOWASHIN-L] DECLUE/DUCLOS/ 15 generations Surnames: declue/duclos http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/2831 hello, i just finshed 15 generation's on the declue/declos family.... gen.(1) christopher duclos 1540-1560's (2) samuel & jean decelle duclos,1600"s (3) garielle decelle & barb duclos,1600's (4)garielle lambert decelle & annie duclos1600's (5)alexander decelle & elizabeth duclos,1700's (6)attoinne decelle & marie therese duclos,1700's (7)alexander & julia duclos 1700's (8)paul & mary duclos,1800's (9)john alexander & mary "jane"virgina declue, 1800-1900 (10) christopher cress & rosa declue 1900's (11)raymond & hazel declue,1900's (12)rose mary(declue)sansoucie& melvin sansoucie 1900's/ 2000's (13) my mom (14)me,my brother & sisters (15)there children ------------------------------------------ Perhaps one of these individuals can fill in some of the missing pieces for you. Best of luck - Kay, FL ********************************************************* > Subj: [MOWASHIN-L] Leon Duclos > Date: 2/18/2006 6:50:46 PM Eastern Standard Time > From: dave62326@yahoo.com > To: MOWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com > 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/lNB.2ACI/4236 > Message Board Post: > > I am seeking information on Leon Declos. he joined the 31st (Union) Missouri > Infantry. He deserted in January 1863 in Arkansas and never heard from > again. I am looking for information the family he left behind. I am also looking > for him. Any information will be welcome. Feel free to e-mail me > >

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/lNB.2ACI/4236 Message Board Post: I am seeking information on Leon Declos. he joined the 31st (Union) Missouri Infantry. He deserted in January 1863 in Arkansas and never heard from again. I am looking for information the family he left behind. I am also looking for him. Any information will be welcome. Feel free to e-mail me

On 8 April 2006, the St. Louis Genealogical Society will hold its 36th Annual Fair at Maryland Heights Center. "Coming Home" will have 3 threads of lectures. The Society's website <www.stlgs.org/fair.htm> contains many more details including registration (early-bird discount ends 1 March) and downloadable (.PDF) documents with the program and a map. Longtime researcher, lecturer, and writer from Virginia, Richard Sayre, headlines Coming Home From The Military, which includes presentations about using military records to learn more about ancestors. Pamela Boyer Porter (CG, CGL), a popular St. Louis speaker and nationally published author, is featured on Coming Home to the Midwest and Beyond. She will cover migration into and out of the Midwest as well as regional dialects and how they help provide clues to further our research. Another popular historian and biographer, Father William B. Faherty, S.J., of St. Louis University, will address the cultures of St. Louis. The third thread, Coming Home to Genealogical Basics, addresses many aspects of using computers, software packages, and websites for conducting genealogical research. Local genealogists, Ed Murray, Ilene Murray, Patricia Walls Stamm (CG, CGL), and Ted Steele will provide interesting presentations focused on a wide range of genealogical topics. Audio CDs will be available of all the presentations. Exhibitors from across the United States will be on hand to offer a variety of genealogical books and materials. A technology room will focus on computers and specific software products. The Society's all-volunteer staff is available T, Th, Sa, 9:00 a.m.-noon to assist with any questions at 314-647-8547. Bob Emnett

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williams Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4235 Message Board Post: Hi I was wondering if anyone could look up and email me an obit for a Finis Williams. According to Social Security records, at his death March 29, 2004 he was living in Potosi, MO. Any information will help. Email to: debdebles@cs.com Thanks,

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WILKERSON, CARTER, RIDDLE, WARDEN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4234 Message Board Post: Francis Ray Carter of Potosi, Missouri, departed this life Sunday, January 29, 2006 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, having reached the age of 47 years, 10 months and 1 day. He was born March 28, 1958 at Hopewell, Missouri, a son of Floyd Carter and the late Mary Catherine (Wilkerson) Carter. On June 10, 1980 he was united in marriage to Tina Riddle at Owensville, Missouri and to this union one daughter was born. They shared over twenty-five years of marriage together. Francis was a loving and devoted husband and father. Those who remain to mourn the passing of his life include his wife, Tina Carter of Potosi; father, Floyd Carter of Potosi; a daughter, Angela Carter of Potosi; a grandson, Noah Carter of Potosi; two brothers, Daniel Carter and wife Vicki of Potosi and Harold Carter of Farmington; one sister, Jackie Warden and husband Randy of Potosi; nieces; nephews and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him. A visitation service was held Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, February 9, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WILKERSON, VANCE, LANDS, DRENNEN, HILL, WORLEY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4233 Message Board Post: Curtis Ralph Vance of Mineral Point, Missouri, departed this life Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, having reached the age of 75 years, 11 months and 23 days. He was born February 8, 1930 at Cadet, Missouri, a son of the late John and Mildred (Wilkerson) Vance. On August 22, 1963, Curtis was united in marriage to Wilma Lands. They enjoyed over 42 years of marriage. Curtis was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was a dear brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Derwood Vance. Those who remain to mourn the passing of his life include his wife, Wilma Vance of Mineral Point; four sons, Randy Vance and wife Laura of Potosi; Michael Vance and wife Antoinette of Mineral Point; Steve Vance and wife Lacy of Caledonia and Jerry Vance and wife Paula of Potosi; two daughters; Sherry Vance of Rolla and Glenda Drennen of Caledonia; three brothers,Carl Vance and wife Phyllis of St. Charles; Charles Vance of Potosi and Arnold Vance and wife Janette of Potosi; two sisters, Leaella Hill and husband Donald of Potosi and Marcella Worley of Gerald, Missouri; nieces; nephews; cousins and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were conducted Friday, February 3, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Leonard Compton officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Randy Vance, Jr., Kevin Vance, Chuck Vance, Arnold Vance, Jr., Derrick Hill, Matt Hill, Greg Vance and Jeff Vance. Honorary pallbearers were: Bob Nickelson and Donald "Soup Bone" Riddle. Interment and final prayers followed in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, February 9, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JULIETTE, BOYER, WARD, LARAMORE, CAIN, MECKFESSELL, ALLEN, ROBART Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4232 Message Board Post: Bernita Lucy Ward of Cadet, Missouri was born March 23, 1933 in Cadet, Missouri, the daughter of the late Harry Wilfred and Martha M. (Juliette) Boyer. She departed this life Thursday, February 2, 2006 at Washington County Memorial Hospital in Potosi, Missouri, having reached the age of seventy-two years, ten months and ten days. Bernita was united in marriage to Charles "Junior" Ward September 15, 1951 in Old Mines, Missouri and was blessed with eight children. Bernita is survived by three daughters, Donna Laramore and husband Andrew of Potosi; Ann Cain of Dawsonville, Georgia and Belle Ward of Cadet; five sons, Anthony C. Ward and wife Merellene of Charleston, South Carolina; Lawrence T. Ward of Cadet; Raymond G. Ward and wife Linda of Richwoods; Christopher J. Ward and wife Melissa of DeSoto and Robert J. Ward and wife Eileen of Linn Creek, Missouri; one sister, Kathleen Meckfessell of Afton, Missouri; one brother, Arthur Boyer and wife Arlene of Cadet; eleven grandchildren; one great grandchild; a sister-in-law, Patricia Allen of Potosi and a brother-in-law, Carl Ward and wife Vicki of Potosi; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles "Junor" Ward; a sister, Marie Robart; two nephews, R.K. and William Joe Boyer. Bernita was a long time member of the St. Joachim Catholic Church, Old Mines, and loved spending time in prayer. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and the large family gatherings they had. Bernita enjoyed baking and cooking many things especially meatloaf, playing board games with family and friends, playing miniature golf, and growing flowers. Bernita also enjoyed traveling the United States, especially to Branson, Missouri to enjoy country music concerts, and had seen most country stars. She loved Mother Nature, going hiking and camping whenever she had the time. Bernita also enjoyed going to the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Perryville, Missouri where she would pray for special intentions. Bernita was also a long time co-owner and operator of the Ward Pallet Company. She will long be remembered for her devotion to her Lord, her loving famiy and to the community where she spent her entire life. Visitation was held Sunday, February 5, 2006 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Monday, February 6, 2006 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. A funeral mass was celebrated Monday, February 6, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Joachim Catholic Church, Old Mines, with Father Ted Pieper officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: James Robart, Harry Robart, Marty Boyer, Kevin Boyer, Danny Boyer, Bernard Robart, Kyle Cain and Brock Ward. Burial was in the St. Joachim Catholic Cemetery, Old Mines, Missouri. Arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, February 9, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Elliott, Beck Lyon. Pease Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/4231 Message Board Post: I am looking for information about Joseph Elliott. He is the son of Ephraim and Mary Elliott, He came with his family from Georgia. He married Carrie Ann Wright in 1858. Known children are John Marion born 1866, William about 1871, Alice Lou born1873, and Rosa born 1877. John (1866-1934) married Mary Todd. Their children are William L., Ida, and Benjamin. They are buried in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Washington County. Alice (1873-1903) married Arthur Pease. She is also buried in Pleasant Hill. Rosa (1877-1957) married William Lyons. Their known children are Luther Floyd 1910-1991) and Arthur Edward (1901-1902). They are all buried in the Pleasant HIll Cemetery. Joseph Elliott is the brother to my gg grandmother, Esther Elliott Beck.