In St. Francois & Washington County: McCreary Hughes Vance In Kansas City, Jackson County, MO: Hancher In Blue Springs, probably Butler County, MO (there were two towns called Blue Springs in MO) about 1870 Graham Wheeler Warmest Regards, Donna

I am researching RODERIQUE/RODERICK, BEQUETTE, PORTELL, BOYER, AUBUCHON Barbara Harlow

Hello to all, my main Washington County surnames are; Higginbotham, Roussin, Highley, Roque, Turley, Bush, Valle, Pinson, and Brown Also, still looking for the final resting place (and story) of GGGG Grandmother Elizabeth (Ross) Higginbotham (b.abt.1778- d.1835), wife of Thomas Higginbotham (b.1764-d.1851). As of the 1820 census she was living with family, but by the 1830 census she's living alone as "head of household" ?!?!?! Finally she died in Potosi in 1835 and her resting place is a mystery (to me, at least!!!). ANY and ALL help is GREATLY appreciated !!! THANKS!!! and Merry Christmas to all !!!, Robert Burgess Higginbotham, 3rd RBH3@texas.net

My surnames are: Matthews-Wingo-Green-Manning-Vaughn-Pittman

I am researching JENKINS, WILKINSON, BOUSE, SIMMONS, NICHOLSON, and extensions thereof!! Alice Nicholson

My main Washington County surnames are: Bryan, Breckenridge, Mason and Vineyard Then there are all the ones they married: Cole, Relfe, Woods, Tennison, Maxwell, Corum, Benning, etc. They are mostly in Bellevue and Belgrade. Judie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ADAMS, RULO TURNER, BATTREAL, CAMPBELL, SHEPARD Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4151 Message Board Post: LaVerna June Rulo, "Vernie" as she was known to friends and family, departed this life Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at her residence at Cadet, Missouri, having reached the age of 53 years, 8 months and 18 days. She was born March 4, 1952 at Mineral Point, Missouri, a daughter of Dorothy Adams and the late Clifford Adams. Vernie was united in marriage to Ray Rulo on July 22, 1972 and to this union one son was born. She was a member of the Covenant Grace Church of God at Springtown, Missouri. Vernie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, a dear and loving daughter, sister, cousin, aunt and friend. She will truly be missed by all whose life she touched. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a son, Rocky Turner, Jr., and a brother, Roger Adams. Those who remain to mourn the passing of her life include her husband, Ray Rulo; a son, Tony Rulo and his wife Andrea of Cadet; mother, Dorothy Adams of Mienral Point, six brothers; Clifford Adams, Jr., and his wife Donna, Dale Adams and his wife Marsha, Darrell Adams and his wife Kim, Gary Adams and his wife Peggy, and Victor Adams, all of Mineral Point, and Donnie Adams and special friend Allison of Potosi; two sisters, Mary Battreal of Potosi and Glenda Campbell; nieces; nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, November 26, 2005 at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, with Rev. Bobby Thurman and Rev. Steve Campbell officiating. Serving as pallbearers were her brothers: Clifford Jr., Dale, Darrell, Gary, Victor and Donnie Adams; brothers-in-law, Cleo Shepard and Danny Rulo. Interment and final prayers followed at New Diggins Cemetery, Mineral Point Route. All arrangements were entrusted to the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, December 1, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BELT, MOORE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4150 Message Board Post: Eric Shane Belt of Potosi, MIssouri, was born February 28 1979 in Farmington, Missouri, the son of Linda Diane Belt. He departed this life suddenly Tuesday, November 22, 2005 having reached the age of twenty-six years, eight months and twenty-five days. Eric is survived by his loving mother, Linda Diane Belt of Potosi, Missouri; adopted sister, Sonie Moore of St. Louis; also surviving are aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Eric was a 1997 graduate of Potosi Senior High School. During his school years he loved to go to concerts. He was an avid artist with his pencil, he loved to doodle and draw caricatures. Eric had a great sense of humor and would always find a way to put a smile on your face or bring laughter to the crowd. He had a great love for his family and friends, with his many friends being the driving force in his life, and he showed that through listening and understanding. He was a true and special friend to all. Upon graduation from high school Eric enlisted in the United States Army. He had a great love for his country and was very proud to serve. During his seven years of service Eric served in Nicaragua, South Korea and in Iraq. He was attached to D company, 57th Signal BN FC and was Sergeant in rank. Eric was a network switching systems operator and maintainer for seven years and four months. He was decorated with the following: Army lapel button, Army achievement medal, Global War on Terrorism service medal, Army Good Conduct medal, National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Non-commissioned officer's development ribbon, Army service ribbon and Air Assault Badge. He had also continued his education in network switching system operator and maintainer, nuclear biological chemical defense, primary leadership development, field sanitation and network nodal integration management. Eric was Honorably Discharged April 30, 2005 at Fort Ho! od, Texas. Funeral services were held Friday, November 25, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Grassy Hollow Cemetery, Potosi Route, with Rev. Don Strauser officiating. Full military honors were provided by the Missouri Funeral Honors Team. Burial took place at the Grassy Hollow Cemetery. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, December 1, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WIEGAND, HAWLEY, GILLIAM, COWLES, WHITE, HARRIS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4149 Message Board Post: Barbara Jeanne Gilliam of Jefferson City, formerly of Washington County, died Thursday, November 24, 2005 at St. Mary's Health Center at the age of 79 years, 1 month and 22 days. She was born October 2, 1926 at Ft. Collins, Colorado, a daughter of the late George and Hilda Marie (Wiegand) Hawley. Barbara was united in marriage to Hurlen Gilliam September 24, 1947 at Courtois, Missouri and two children were born to this union. Mr. Gilliam preceded her in death on December 10, 1995. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, June Cowles and three brothers, James, Bruce and Eugene Hawley. Mrs. Gilliam was a dedicated housewife and was a faithful member of the Solid Rock Family Church in Jefferson City. She loved pets and enjoyed making and shopping for crafts, collecting angels, knitting and working puzzles. She also enjoyed sending cards to family and friends for all occasions. She was a lover of music and liked to record different church programs and music from the radio. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her daughter, Margaret "Maggie" White, and Brent Butler of Lohman; a son, David Gilliam and wife Windy of Sparta; sister-in-law, Clotine Harris of Belgrade; brother-in-law, Gene Gilliam and wife Ruth of Belgrade; six grandchidlren, Stacy, Chuck, Alex, Skylar, Samantha and Sarah; one great-granddaughter, Calista and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and firends who will sadly miss her. Funeral services were conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 27, 2005 at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, with Rev. Joseph Skiles and Rev. Lynn Thebeau officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Avondale Gilliam, Michael Brame, Josh Harris, Wayne Harris, Jamie Vavak, Gary Jones, Chuck White and Alex Gilliam. Interment was in the Caledonia Methodist Cemetery under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, December 1, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: COLEMAN, POLITTE, MARTIN, CASTROGIOVANNI Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4148 Message Board Post: Helen Theresa Politte of DeSoto, Missouri, formerly of Old Mines, Missouri, was born in Old Mines, Missouri on March 11, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Fred J. and Margaret (Coleman) Politte. She departed this life Saturday, November 19, 2005 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, Missouri, having reached the age of eighty-four years, eight months and eight days. Helen was united in marriage to Charles A. Politte on June 24, 1950 in Old Mines, Missouri. She is survived by brother, John Politte of Potosi and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Charles A. Politte; four brothers, Herman, James, Robert, and Fred Politte and three sisters; Mabel Martin, Rachel Politte and Florence Castrogiovanni. Helen was a longtime member of St. Joachim Catholic Church, Old Mines, Missouri. She enjoyed playing Bingo and traveling with her husband Charles throughout the United States. Visitation was held Monday, November 21, 2005 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, MO. Funeral mass was celebrated Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Joachim Catholic Church, Old Mines, Missouri with Father Ted Pieper officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Jim Politte, Dave Politte, Glen Politte, George Boyer, John Politte, and Tom Worthen. Burial took place in the St. Joachim Catholic Cemetery, Old Mines. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, MO. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, December 1, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: COLEMAN, GILLIAM, STINEKRAUS, PRATHER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4147 Message Board Post: Francis Paul Coleman, "Kittle" as he was known to all, of Mineral Point, departed this life Sunday, November 20, 2005 at the Washington County Memorial Hospital. He was born October 21, 1934 in Mineral Point, a son of the late Fred Jacob and Anna Marie (Gilliam) Coleman. On February 11, 1954 he was united in marriage to Dorothy May Stinekraus at Stony Point, Missouri and to this union two children were born. They enjoyed over fifty years of marriage together. Kittle was a loving and devoted husband and father. Dorothy preceded him in death on December 20, 2004. In addition to his wife and parents, Kittle was preceded in death by four brothers; John Ade, Donald, Frank and Carl David Coleman, and a sister Katherine Prather. Those who remain to mourn the passing of his life are a son, Pete Coleman and wife Patsy of Bonne Terre; a daughter, Betty Coleman of Chillicothe, MO; a brother, Stanley Coleman of Potosi; brother-in-law Perry Prather of Mineral Point; sister-in-law, Carl Coleman of Mineral Point; nieces; nephews, cousins and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, with Father Ted Pieper officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Jim Coleman, Jimmy Coleman, Davy Coleman, Rick Coleman, Russell Coleman and Stacy Juliette. Interment and final prayers were held at Calvary Cemetery, Potosi. All arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, December 1, 2005

I would like to add my surnames. Most of them are from Washington County and Jefferson County I believe. Any and all help I would deeply appreciate. If you have the same surnames, I be glad to compare notes. RESEARCH: PORTELL, CHAMP, POLITTE, BOYER, COURTAWAY/COURTOUIS/COURTOIS, COLEMAN, GOURNEAU/GOVERO, ROUSSIN, LaCHANCE, PEPIN, ROBINET, RULO, LALAUMONDIERE/LALUMONDIERE, ARCHAMBEAU, OLIVIER, CHABOT, BOISMENU, BIENBENUE, BEGUETTE, TESSIER, MARLER, HOUSE, DEGONIA, DEGAGNES, MICHAUD PAGE, PAGET, TREMBLEY, JOBIDON, PAUZE, FOUNTAIN, PERTHIUS, ACCIA, OLIVE Thank Janet mbolive@bellsouth.net Please make note of the new e-mail address. I found out that a lot of people still had my old one.

Smith-Hillen-Politte-Miller-Trudeau-O'Bauchon [several spellings to O'Bauchon surname]

RESEARCHING: NASH, KITCHELL, PATTERSON, PIERCE, LAWSON, DOGGETT, CAMPBELL, EASTER, LEVITT, POLITTE, MASH, KETCHERSIDE, and many others. http://www.tribalpages.com/tribes/jdwafford Password: Oregon

Hello List, I was wondering, isn't this the time of the year that we usually do a roll call on surnames? Of course, I think it would be a great idea. LOL What is everyone else opinions? Thank Janet

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Paul - Villemere - Boyer Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4146 Message Board Post: Carrick Paul b: Washington Co. 1853. Father John Paul & mother Margaret Boyer m: Lucy Villemere 14 Jul 1886 @ Old Mines. Three Children Viola, Jessie & Perry all born in Washington Co. Does anyone have a date of death and where in Washington Co. he is buried?. Carrick is my wife's grandfather. Thanks Loyd Crawford LCrawford7@kc.rr.com

An older woman recently returned from her hometown in North Carolina and told a friend they'd spruced up the churchyard cemetery since her last visit several years past. "Lots of new greenery," she said. "And families are together now." "All together?" her friend asked, puzzled. "Well," the first replied, "years ago they never much worried where they buried someone because everyone was a neighbor anyhow. They'd just dig a grave wherever it seemed to balance things. But they've redone it so people are with their children and grandchildren, instead of scattered." The friend was aghast. "You mean they exhumed all those people and reburied them?" "Oh my, no," was the reply. "We just shifted the headstones. Everyone agrees it looks ever so much nicer." Historic Landmark Home Endangered! http://carrollscorner.net/SitesSt.LouisCo._Sherman.htm

I have just uploaded my GEDCOM on Tribal Pages, and wanted to let everyone know that I have added a new NASH Family Line. There are currently 11, 805 family and extended family members on "The Webs We Weave". The Url is: http://www.tribalpages.com/tribes/jdwafford The Password needed to view the site is: Oregon Our NASH Families migrated from North Carolina and Kentucky, through Virginia, Indiana, and into Illinois by 1840. They lived in Clay, Richland, Montgomery, Christian, and Menard Counties in Illinois, during the years of 1840 to 1870 (off and on). They moved into Shannon, Carter, Washington, Stone, Iron, and St. Francois Counties, beginning about 1850-1860, and seemed to settle in Iron and St. Francois Counties during the late 1870 - 1880s. I have added the line of WILLIAM NASH and his family. WILLIAM NASH is the Great Great Grandfather of Erma Nash Herrmann, and is a proven family member through the NASH Family DNA Project. Erma's Uncle George Edward Nash and my Brother, Larry Dean Nash, did this DNA Test in February 2005. Each of them took a 25 Marker Test and matched exactly each 25 Marker on the test. WILLIAM NASH moved from Clay/Richland County, Illinois, into Montgomery County, and is found on the 1850 US Census Record there, with his children. He them relocated to Carter County, Missouri, and is found there on the 1860 US Census Record. William oldest son, Wright Nash moved into Kansas, and then into Oklahoma. Another son David Preston Elijah Nash moved into Arkansas. We have not pinpointed the exact relationship here, but I truly believe that William Nash is probably a brother of My Great-Great Grandfather "Unknown" Nash, and of John W. "Jackson of Jack" Nash. I hope all of you will look at "The Webs We Weave", and if you find any family connections, please contact me directly at: ograndma@nwtec.com At the same time, if you find any corrections that need to be made, please let me know. I would love for you to sign my Guest Book while you are there. Some names that you will find on the tree are: NASH, KITCHELL, SUTTON, COX, CAIN, BARTHOLOMEW, KETCHERSIDE, BAUGHMAN, RICKMAR, JOHNSON, LAWSON, DOGGETT, TOPPING, POLITTE, DECLUE, DEGONIA, and many, many more. Merry Christmas and God Bless Everyone, Joyce Nash - Wafford Brookings, OR

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: TROKEY, SPARKS, LINK, STEPHAN, BONE, PETERSON, WALLACE, TRESSNER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4145 Message Board Post: Vergelene Geneva Link of Potosi, Missouri, departed this life Sunday, November 13, 2005 at her residence. She wass born February 23, 1919 in Potosi, Missouri, a daughter of the late Thomas Edward and Adeline Adele (Trokey) Sparks. She gave her life to God in August, 1934 at the Breton Creek Baptist Church, Potosi. She was united in marriage to Leonard Link November 23, 1943 in Fletcher, Missouri and to this union three children were born. Leonard preceded her in death on August 6, 1973. They shared thirty years of marital happiness together. While Leonard was stationed in California, in the U.s. Navy, Vergelene moved out there and got a job so that she could be with him. She was a loyal and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, a beloved aunt, sister, cousin and friend. In addition to her husband and parents, Vergelene was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Edward Sparks; a sister, Ruby Stephan and two brothers-in-law, Norman Stephan and Lawrence Link. Vergelene was a long time member of the First Baptist church of Potosi where she was a Sunday School Teacher and Bible School Teacher. She touched many children's lives along the way by making sure they had a ride to church and witnessing to them by her actions. She always found the good in other people and would offer a helping hand to those in need. She was known to her friends and family as "sis." She loved her doll collection and she loved to go with friends and family - it didn't matter where, just as long as she was with her loved ones. She would spend hours watching birds outside her kitchen window as they were eating the seed that she had put there for the. She loved God, she loved life, she loved her family and she loved others. She will truly be missed by all who had the privilege to know her. Those who remain to mourn the passing of her life include her daughter, Rita Bone of Potosi; two sons, Eddie lInk and wife, Belinda of Potosi and Guy Link and wife, Connie fo Potosi; a sister-in-law, Delores Sparks of Farmington; five grandchidlren, Andrea Bone, Amy bone, Chad Link, Terah Peterson and Tyler Peterson; two great-grandchidlren, Tehan and Isaac; nieces, Glenda Wallace and Donita Tressner and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, with Rev. Jeff Richards and Rev. Leonard Compton officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Billy Phipps, Chad Link, Tyler Peterson, Eric Wallace, Tyler Wilson and Gary Stull. Interment and final prayers were held in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi. All arrangements were entrusted to the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, Mo, Thursday, November 24, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BOUSHON, SMITH, IMBODEN, IMHOFF Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4144 Message Board Post: Islo Janice (Boushon) Smith of Potosi, Missouri was born May 25, 1909 in Elvins, Missouri, the daughter of the late Firman and Ollie (Imboden) Boushon. She departed this life Sunday, November 13, 2005 at Potosi Manor having reached the age of ninety-six years, five months and sixteen days. Islo was united in marriage to Lewis E. Smith on September 7, 1930 in Elvins, Missouri and this union was blessed with a son. Islo is survived by her son, Allan Smith, Sr. and wife Peggy of Arnold, Missouri; three grandchildren, Janice May Riggins and husband Bill of Festus, Missouri; Allan L. Smith, Jr. of Crystal City, Missouri and Christopher Lynn Smith and wife Tracy of Festus, Missouri; a great-grandson Lewis Brown Smith and many good friends and care givers at Potosi Manor. Islo was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lewis E. Smith; a sister, Lesta Imhoff and two brothers, Elmo and Floyd Boushon. Islo was a longtime member of the Potosi United Methodist Church, Brown Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, and was also active in four different ladies groups through the years. Islo taught for eighteen years at Potosi Junior High School and loved her work. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband Lewis to Florida and spending months at a time there. Islo loved reading all types of books. Most of all, she cherished her many friends and being able to visit with them. Visitation was held Tuesday, November 15, 2005 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Jerry Compton officiating. Burial took place at the Caledonia Methodist Cemetery. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, November 24, 2005