This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Miller Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4042.1.1 Message Board Post: There are two Cole Cem. in Washington Co. There's the Cole Cem in Mineral Point and the Cole/Essmeyer Cem. that's off of F Hwy. The Cole/Essmeyer Cem is the one I'm interested in. I have a record from the library as to who is buried in this one and I'm sure there's a record of the one in Mineral Point. I was needing to find out about how much land is with the one off of F Hwy and if anyone could be buried there. There could be a Cole Cem near Blackwell, but I've never heard of it. Who are you looking for?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Long, Cole Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4042.1 Message Board Post: Is the Cole Cemetery in Washington County? I thought it was in St Francois County near Blackwell. We were in Blackwell last week but couldn't find it although one elderly woman with maiden name of Cole said it was near there but she wasnt sure where. Who are you looking for?

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/4047.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Yes they are brother and sister. There are lots of them. I have quite a bit of data. You must not be a member of the family website. Please email me and give me your email address. The website is for the Haffer family but most of the people on it are related to the Matchell's in some way. There are photos and historical info on the site also and we're very friendly. Some of my other family sites aren't nearly as friendly. My email is baddt1999@yahoo.com. Happy to here from you. I have a family tree on rootsweb.com just search for Hannah Matchell or George Lant Fockler and it should take you to my tree or to Celina's tree.

Back in early April I sent the following question to this list; "Hello, I hope I don't step on any toes or cause any friction [is not my intent] for asking the following... Would someone please tell me about how long it takes to get a response from OMAHS? I sent money for research Jan 1,2005 and have yet to hear anything...Does it normally take this long?" The above question was forward to C. Myers of OMAHS. As mentioned in my above question, I paid for research...[2 surnames Trudeau being one]. I received a reply from C. Myers with many reasons why I hadn't heard from her and that she hoped to get to my surnames that weekend..[early April].. The following week she emailed me info on Trudeau....Here it is September and I've yet to hear from her on the other surname. Sent her an email the other day...[no reply..no surprise]... I'm no longer interested in a reply from omahs or anyone connected with them as I've been more than patient on this and will do my researching elsewhere . My main reason for writing this.... "I paid for something and didn't get it"... Not very prof! D.M. Houston,Tx

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/4047.1.1.1 Message Board Post: My husband is descended from Simon Peter. Am I correct in saying Simon and Hannah were siblings? I don't have a lot of info pertaining to that particular family, but I am currently researching and documenting them.

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/4047.1.1 Message Board Post: My Grandmother was Hannah Matchell, daughter of William Benjamin Matchell II, and Susan Nesselrodt. If I have any info you need let me know.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Matchell, Dicus, Martin, Jarvis, Nipper, Coffman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4047.1 Message Board Post: Could I ask which Matchell line you are researching? My husband is also descended from a Matchell line. He is the Grandson of William Theodore Matchell and Hazel Dicus.

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/3702.4 Message Board Post: Tina I have lots of Matchell's in my tree if you haven't found any info on yours. I do have Simon and all his brothers sisters, parents grandparents, etc.. Just click on my name to get my email. Barb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fockler, Matchell, Means, Harris, Key, Gregory, Mosier, Boyer Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4047 Message Board Post: Searching for info on George and Hannah Fockler, most of their children were born in Washington County, Mo. between 1906 and 1915

Has anyone ever tried grave witching? Does it really work??? I read somewhere that not just anyone can do it. It can only be done by someone who has the "power". Grave Witching The Daily Journal, St. Francois County, Missouri 2 May 1995 Stanbery, Mo. (AP) - Bent metal tools in hand, the Rev. Ben Rainey and funeral director Karl Ross walk through High Ridge Cemetery in this northwest Missouri town, locating unmarked graves by the mysterious process of grave witching. Carrying the clipped hangers and legs from a flower stand as diving roda used for water witching, they chuckle like schoolchildren each time the instruments move together and cross. That means they're standing on a grave. Coming to an area with no headstone, Rainey's rods cross anyway. "Someone's buried here," Rainey sid as emphatically as if the corpse had stood up and said hello. "It's strange, you better believe it's strange," marveled Rainey, 60, himself a funeral director at the Johnston Funeral Home in Albany. Ross, 34, runs the Johnson facility in Stanberry. "I have no explanation for it," Ross said, offering one just the same. "Maybe it's some sort of energy field put off by the body," he surmised. "I don't know. I might be off in left field." A Baptist minister, Rainey looks to the Bible for a possible answer. Perhaps the breath of life discussed in the Bible is what moves these unconventional tools, he says. Other than astonishing non-believers, these magic wands can have a practical use, which could be good news for the St. Joseph State Hospital. Ross has volunteered his services to help the hospital with its cemetery reclamation project. He says he can help staff find graves. Hospital workers have been clearing away brush and trees, which for decades obscured about 200 of the old cemetery's roughly 1,350 plots. Some of the numbered grave stones in the cleared area still around but lots are nowhere to be found. For instance, stone No. 1 hasn't been found, and George Glore, the hospital's spkesman, says Ross could be helpful in finding it. "It's a little like looking for a needle in a haystack." Ross confessed. Before giving Ross the go-ahead, Glore wants to discuss the matter with hospital superintendent Don Dittemore, who he's fairly certain will approve. After all, Glore said, "Even if it didn't work, it would be interesting to watch." As a member of the hospital's advisory board, Rainey may be able to give the idea a push. To Ross and Rainey, the witching sticks are much better instruments than the more conventional tool - a 5 to 6 foot-long probe that's stuck into the ground. For one, Ross says, the probe can be disrespectful to the dead, tearing up a deceased's final resting place. Witching also allows he surveyor to determine the measurements of the grave, he says. That way the searcher can determine if the deceased is an adult or child. Furthermore, determining the dimensions of the grave is important when preparing to dig another one in the vicinity, Ross says. Ross admits he was skeptical when his boss, Ross E. Johnson Sr., taught him grave witching about a year ago.

I can't remember if I ever sent through the list or not. If I haven't here it is - if I have here it is again. lol ANCIENT GRAVES UNEARTHED BY WORKERS Independent Journal - Nov. 23, 1925 - Washington County, Mo. Alex Cordia, foreman of the group excavating for Potosi's sewerage system, reports that as the men were cutting the ditch from Hwy. 8 through the A.H. Long property to Breton Street the excavation ran into four shallow graves situated just outside the cemetery fence. Mr. Cordia said the graves were evidently of ancient construction as there was no evidence of any coffins. No nails buttons or other indications of burial equipment. The graves, Mr. Cordia stated were not more than three feet deep and about 20 inches wide. They had a scooped out appearance, the bones resting on the loose porous rock of the shallow bottoms. The bones were carefully collected and placed in boxes and re-interred in the same excavations from which they were removed. The graves were in a straight line but outside the cemetery inclosure, leading the men to conclude that at some former time the fence had been set in, or that the graves had been placed outside. They were made either before the times of coffins or hastily interred without benefit of coffin; however the entire absence of any foreign material led Mr. Cordia to conclude that the graves were made in the times of winding sheets.

I just came across a marriage for Louisa Sullivan and John Sloan. They were married in Washington County on September 7 1851? Does anyone know who the parents of Louisa are? Thanks and have a great evening, Kathy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DECLUE, COFFMAN, JOHNSTON, KEMPER, NICKELSON, ENGEL, REESE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4046 Message Board Post: Lionel Paul Coffman, 70, of Bonne Terre, was born March 29, 1935 in Potosi, a son of the late James Corbett and Mary Susan (DeClue) Coffman and died Saturday, August 20, 2005 at his home. His well-known CB Handle was "Grade Checker." He was a 50 year member of Union Local 718. Survivors include his wife, Ruthann (Johnston) Coffman, Bonne Terre; four children, Carol (husband Don ) Kemper, DeSoto; Randall Coffman and friend Jack, Lebanon, MO; Jeff (wife Rhonda) Coffman, Bonne Terre, and Mark Coffman and fiancee' Crystal Eaton, Bonne Terre; two grandchildren, Bill (Brenda) Nickelson, DeSoto and Nicole Engel, Bonne Terre; five great-grandchildren, Bill Jr., and Brittany Nickelson, Trinity, Billy and Zack Engel; a sister, Cleo (James) Reese, Farmington; sister-in-law, Maxine Coffman, Potosi; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Albert, Robert, Don, Melvin and Billy and a sister, Edith. Funeral services were 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2005 from C.Z. Boyer & Son Chapel, Bonne Terre, with Rev. Jeff Richards officiating. Burial was in St. Francois Memorial Park, Farmington. Arrangements were by C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home, Bonne Terre. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 25, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HENSON, SNYDER, DEVINE, CRAIG, ADAMS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4045 Message Board Post: Willie Snyder of Potosi, formerly of Bismarck, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2005 at Potosi, Missouri, at the age of 81. He was born July 10, 1924 at Gunnison, Mississippi, the son of Joseph E. and Lucinda (Henson) Snyder. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Virginia (Devine) Snyder; a daughter, Rita Snyder Craig; six brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Verniece Snyder of Potosi; a son, Joe Snyder and wife Margaret of Bismarck; step-son Jack Adams and wife Vivian of Ironton; brother, Charles Snyder and wife Lorna of Doe Run; son-in-law Larry Craig of Bismarck; 4 grandsons; 1 step-grandson; 3 granddaughters, 1 step-granddaughter; 1 great-granddaughter; 2 step-great-granddaughters; 4 great-grandsons; 1 step-great-grandson; many nieces and nephews and a whole host of friends and relatives. He was blessed to be married to two exceptional ladies. Virginia, his wife of 55 years passed away in 1999; and his wife Verniece whom he married in September, 2004. Mr. Snyder was a Missouri-Pacific Railroad retiree, an Army veteran of World War II, a 5 year member of the Bismarck Odd Fellows Lodge 349, Past Noble Grand of his Lodge several times, Past President of the Mineral Area Odd Fellows Pep Association, Past Commander of Bismarck American Legion Post 778, member of the Potosi American Legion Post 265 and a member of the Bismarck First Baptist Church. He loved to dance and was well known at area dances for "blowing his whistle." He liked nothing better than to dance with a good looking woman. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. His son Joe relates: "for years and years, Pop and Lloyd Akers deer and turkey hunted on the Bob and Lola Mae McMurtrey farm on Cedar Creek. During spring turkey season, if they did not get a turkey that day (which would be unusual), they would bring in a bag of fresh morel mushrooms. Spring was their favorite time of the year. Lloyd passed away some years ago and this was the first time Pop could not go turkey hunting. Not long ago he said to me, "i sure would like to climb to the top of Round Hill one more time and pick mushrooms from under that old ash tree."" Visitation was on Saturday, August 20, 2005 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Shipman's Funeral Home in Bismarck. American Legion services began at 7:00 p.m. followed by an Odd Fellows service at 7:30. Funeral services were at Shipman's Chapel on Sunday, August 21, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jeff Richards of the First Baptist Church of Potosi and Rev. Lawrence Kennon of the First Baptist Church of Bismarck officiating. A selection of songs were sung by members of the Potosi First Baptist Church Choir. Burial was at the Bismarck Odd Fellows Cemetery. Mr. Snyder was largely responsible for establishing a Perpetual Cemetery Fund for the cemetery and collected donations at Memorial Day to help maintain it. Donations may be made to the Bismarck Odd Fellows Cemetery Perpetual Fund Box, 447, Bismarck, MO 63624. Pallbearers for Mr. Snyder were grandsons Larry Joe Craig, Mark Craig, Billy Craig and Nathan Snyder, and Robert Durham and William Campbell of Potosi American Legion Post #265. Honorary pallbearers for Mr. Snyder were John Evans, Malvin Unice, Charles Horton, Bob McMurtrey, Ralph Casteel and Mike Smith. Full military honors were given at the gravesite by the Missouri Honors Detail from Bismarck VFW Post 6947. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 25, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MISSEY, SANSOUCIE, BONE, TYLER, KELLEY, , PINSON, COURTOIS, CHRISTOPHER, HEDDY, SMITH, REANDO, COLEMAN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4044 Message Board Post: Clara Rose Bone of Cadet, Missouri was born September 2, 1922 in Fertile, Missouri, the daughter of the late Joseph Bryan and Ida (Missey) Sansoucie. She departed this life Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at her residence having reached the age of eighty-two years, eleven months and fourteen days. Clara was united in marriage to Virgil Joseph Bone, Sr. February 7, 1946 at St. Joachim Catholic Church in Old Mines, Missouri, and to this union nine children were born. Clara is survived by her loving husband Virgil Joseph Bone, Sr., of Cadet; two daughters; Judy Tyler and husband Joe of Mineral Point and JoAnn Kelley and husband Jimmy of Marshfield, Missouri; four sons; Virgil Joseph Bone, Jr., and wife Linda of Cadet; John Bone of Cadet; Mike Bone and wife Helen of Potosi and Chuck Bone and wife Missy of Foristell, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Thelma Sansoucie of Riverside, California; a brother-in-law, Glennon Pinson of DeSoto, Missouri; special nieces, Donna Courtois, Barb Christopher, Shelia Heddy, Tammy Smith and special nephews, Kenny Reando, and Donnie Reando. Clara was preceded in death by her parents, two daughters; Paricia Ann Bone and Phyllis "Jeanie" Coleman; one son, Martin Bone; two sisters, Virginia Reando, Ethel Pinson; one brother, Walter Sansoucie; one granddaughter; Bethanie Coleman and one son-in-law, Randy Coleman. Clara was a woman of strong faith and loved her Lord and Savior. She also loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed shopping at flea markets and garage sales which caused Virgil to have to replace the brakes on the van many times. She could spend hours playing Rummy or going bowling. Clara enjoyed the fellowship with her many friends at Sayers Senior Center and traveling to visit her grandchildren. She was very proud of her large Barbie Doll collection. A very special thanks went to all who visited and helped care for Clara especially to her devoted daughter-in-law, Linda Bone. Clara will be long remembered for her lvoing and compassionate lifestyle. Visitation was held Wednesday, August 17, 2005 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday, August 18, 2005 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Joachim Catholic Church, Old Mines, with Father Ted Pieper officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Mike Bone, Jr., Virgil Bone, Jr., Jason Bone, Bryan Missey, Doug Missey, Mike Bone, Sr., Chuck Bone, Joe Tyler and Jimmy Kelley. Burial was at the Calvary Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 25, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LAWSON, BOWEN, BAKER, KEAN, ANDERSON, LUCAS, MEAD, WILKINSON, DODSON, LACHANCE, DECLUE, PEEBLES Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4043 Message Board Post: Lillian Violet Baker departed this life Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at the Georgian Gardens Nursing Home in Potosi at the age of 74 years and 13 days. She was born August 4, 1931 at Sawmill Town, Missouri, a daughter of the late James Ivory and Lottie Mae (Lawson) Bowen. In addition to her parents, Lillian was preceded in death by a son, David Verlin Benson; two brothers, Ernest and Willie Bowen and two sisters, Myrtle Kean and Ruby Anderson. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her loving and devoted husband, Alvin Baker of Mineral Point; four daughters, Phyllis Lucas and husband Stanley of Potosi, Debbie Lawson and husband Bryan of Mineral Point, Bonnie Mead and husband Chris of Salisbury, North Carolina, and Shelia Ann Baker of Mineral Point; two sons, Roger Benson and wife Janet of Potosi, and Danny Benson and wife Shana of Springfield, West Virginia; five sisters, Ruth Wilkinson of Potosi, Delores Dodson and husband Curt of Van Buren, Arkansas, Edna LaChance and husband Hubert of Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois, Loretta DeClue of Mineral Point, and Hazel Peebles of Crystal City; a brother, Buddy Bowen and wife Ellen of Potosi; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2005 at Britton Chapel, Potosi with Rev. Jim Wade officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Chris Mead, Pete Mead, Marshall Mead, Robert Benson, Doug Benson, and Scott Lucas. Interment and final prayers were held at the graveside in the New Diggins Cemetery, Potosi. All arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 25, 2005

<<please reply only to the originator of this forwarded message, and not to me>> -----Original Message----- From: Esther M. Ziock Carroll [mailto:crittersrus@centurytel.net] Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 3:53 PM To: MOWASHIN-L-request@rootsweb.com Subject: advice needed One of my Potosi City Cemetery discs won't work. It was fine when I was taking pictures but when I put it in my computer it says "disc not formatted - do you wish to format now." If I format it now won't I lose any info that is on it? Does anyone know of a way I can retrieve this info???? THANKS

I sent this to the list earlier today but don't believe in went through so am trying again.............. I just finished posting pictures of tombstones in the Potosi City Cemetery. I will be adding more pictures in the near future. http://carrollscorner.net/SitesWashCo_PotosiCityCemetery.htm

One of my Potosi City Cemetery discs won't work. It was fine when I was taking pictures but when I put it in my computer it says "disc not formatted - do you wish to format now." If I format it now won't I lose any info that is on it? Does anyone know of a way I can retrieve this info???? THANKS

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4042 Message Board Post: Can someone tell me how to find out if there is a map of where each person is buried in this cemetery? And a map of the area as to the size of this cemetery, I know there is a fence around the cem. but there is another area that no one as far as I know, is buried in and I'm wondering if it belongs with the cem. Also, can someone be buried there now?