This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cash-Petty Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4010 Message Board Post: Decendents of Wm. and Mary "Petty" Cash are having a reunion at the Crystal City park on 28th. of August. Wm. and Mary Cash came to Washington Co.,Mo. about 1830. There will be games and prizes-bring picnic food and lawn chairs. Meal at 1 p.m. Come for lunch or visit.

Is anyone able to locate this obit for me? Thanks - Kay, FL Name: Christopher, Joseph Born: Died or Buried: Buried: St Joachim County/State: Washington, MO Notes: 73y

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: OWENS, GRAVES, PIERCE, PAYNE, RAY, ADAMS, BRADY, LOWRY, ECK, HOPLINS, WOLLARD Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4009 Message Board Post: Zelma J. Pierce, 80, of Bonne Terre, was born May 7, 1925 at Belgrade, MO, a daughter of the late John and Leathe (Owens) Graves and died Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at Mienral Area Regional Medical Center, Farmington. Mrs. Pierce was a devoted member of Desloge First Church of God. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Romie (Jim) Pierce; a daughter, Sandy Payne, and two brothers, Marvin and Everett Graves. Survivors include a daughter, Linda (Mrs. David Ray) Bonne Terre; a son, Jim Pierce, Desloge; a special son-in-law, Larry Payne, Farmington; six grandchildren, Brian Ray, Park Hills; Terrie Ray, Mississippi; Andrea Adams, Springfield, MO; Krista Brady, Farmington; Loryn Pierce, Hillsboro and Lisa Lowry, Georgia; four great-grandchildren, Kristina Ray, Rebecca Ec k, Jordan Adams and Lindsey Lowry; two sisters, Julia (Mrs. Morris Hopkins) Farmington, and Roberta Wollard, Farmington; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2005 from C.Z. Boyer & Son Chapel, Desloge, with Rev. Edgar Green officiating. Burial was in Bonne Terre Cemetery. Memorials were suggested to the American Lung Association. Arrangements were by C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, July 21, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: KANE, NASH, SKAGGS, KETCHERSIDE, PAYNE, ECKHOFF, MARION, DAVIS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4008 Message Board Post: Minnie Mae Skaggs of Mineral Point, Missouri, departed this life Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at her residence, having reached the age of 64 years and 24 days. She was born June 18, 1941 at Bonne Terre, Missouri, the daughter of the late Stonewell Jackson and Daisy (Kane) Nash. Minnie Mae was united in marriage to William David Skaggs July 4, 1962 and he preceded her in death on December 21, 2004. In addition to her husband and parents, Minnie Mae was preceded in death by a sister, Alvada Ketcherside and a brother, Tommy Nash. Those who survive to mourn her passing are a son, Dennis Nash and his wife Virginia of Mineral Point; a daughter, Daisy Payne and husband John of Bourbon; a son-in-law, Dwight Eckhoff of Potosi; two brothers, Jack Nash and wife Ann and Eddie Ray Nash of California; two sisters, Mary Marion of California and Marie Davis of Colorado; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2005 at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, with Rev. Johnny Emily and Rev. Johnny Wren officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Dwight Eckhoff, Terry Purcell, Marty Drennen, John Kane, Wayne Bourbon and Bill Kane. Interment was in the Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi. All arrangements were entrusted to the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, July 21, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LITTLE, DILL, POLITTE, BOYER, BURK, MARLER, NIPPERT, COLEMAN, BOYD Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4007 Message Board Post: Grace Georgianna (Dill) Politte of Cadet, Missouri was born in Pevely, Missouri on March 7, 1909, the daughter of the late Louis and Grace M. (Little) Dill. She departed this life Saturday, July 16, 2005 at her residence having reached the age of ninety-six years, four months and nine days. Grace was united in marriage to Herman Christopher Politte on August 31, 1935 in Old Mines, Missouri. This union was blessed to have five children. Grace is survived by one son, John Homer Politte of Cadet, Missouri; three daughters; Patricia Ann Boyer of Arnold, Missouri; Judith Elizabeth Burk and husband Eddie of Arnold, and Mary Leona Marler of Lecanto, Florida; fourteen grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents husband, Herman Christopher; a son, Herman James Politte; three sisters; Ruth Nippert, Bessie Coleman and Dorothy Boyd; one brother, Frank Dill, and one granddaughter, Karen Politte. Grace loved Mother Nature to its fullest; she would take walks in the woods picking wild flowers and spend hours in her vegetable and flower gardens. She was a seamstress and enjoyed making quilts, suits and wedding gowns. She liked to read all types of books and newspapers and watch the "Golden Girls" TV show. Grace also enjoyed eating at different restaurants. Visitation was held Monday, July 18, 2005 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Potosi Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Compton James Ramsawh officiating. Music was provided by organist Rebecca Richards, and soloist Tracy Boyer Flori. Burial took place at the St. Joachim Catholic Church Cemetery, Old Mines, Missouri. After the graveside service a luncheon was provided for family and friends by the Knights of Columbus, Old Mines, Missouri. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, July 21, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hill Bunch Coleman Lindsey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/4001.1.1 Message Board Post: George Wahington Hill ahd the following children, Edna(Hill) Lindsey, Jesse Hill ( both in Valley Park Mo), Austin Hill (Crocker Mo.)Melvin Hill b. 1897( My Gpa buried in St Francois Memorial Park, but not on the online cemetary list there yet) Rose (Hill) Coleman, and George Hill ( in Potosi), still alive around 80. It was Georges wife whom said she was pretty sure that Julia was buried in Old Mines cemetary. Julia did die at a pretty young age due to cancer. I cant find any accurate records except for Melvin Hills first marriage and Rose Hill Coleman, it was in Union township and it said that their Dad George was present. That is the only 2 records that I can find. I believe that only their kids George and maybe Jesse is still alive. My moms dad(Melvin) died when she was young and had little contact with the Hill family after his death. Thank You for any information, Jeanne

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WITCHER, MILLER, BAKER, DRENNEN, BOURBON, COURTWAY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4005 Message Board Post: Baby Hayden Marie Witcher of Potosi, Missouri was received by heavenly angels shortly after her birth Saturday, July 2, 2005 in Farmington, Missouri. Baby Hayden is survived by her loving mother and father; Lisa Marie (Miller) and Jimmy Duane Witcher, Jr., of Potosi; two sisters, Olivia and Brittany Witcher, both of Potosi; one brother, Blake Witcher of Potosi; maternal grandparents; Larry and Cindy Miller of Mineral Point; maternal great grandmother, Alma Baker of Alton, Illinois and Marvin and Alma Drennen of Mineral Point; paternal grandmother, Freda Witcher of Potosi; paternal grandfather, Jim Witcher, Sr., of Rolla, Missouri; paternal great grandmothers Laura Bourbon of Potosi and Mary Courtway of Cadet, Missouri. Hayden was preceded in death by maternal great grandfathers Ralph Thomas Miller and Dudley Bourbon. Visitation was held Saturday, July 16, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Funeral services were held Satuday, July 16, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Rev. John Edwards officiating. Burial took place in the New Diggins Cemetery, Mineral Point, Missouri. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, July 21, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HAFFER, HAMMOND, AMES, WOODS, SMITH, WILLARD, THURMOND Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4006 Message Board Post: Dennis Paul Hammond of Potosi, Missouri departed this life Saturday, July 16, 2005 at the Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, Missouri at the age of 49 years, 1 month and 28 days. He was born May 19, 1956 in Berryman, Missouri, a son of Gladys (Haffer) Hammond and the late Harold Hammond. Paul, as he was known to family and friends, was united in marriage to Barbara Ames on August 9, 1975 at Cadet, Missouri, and three children were born to this union. He was a loving husband and father, a dear son and brother and a treasured friend to many. In addition to his father, Paul was preceded in death by a brother, Steve Hammond; a sister, Lavern Hammond and a brother-in-law, Dick Woods. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his loving and devoted wife Barbara Hammond of Potosi; mother Gladys Hammond of Irondale; two daughters, LaDonna Smith and husband Kenneth of Eureka, California and April Hammond of Potosi; a son, James Hammond of Potosi; three sisters, Louise Willard and husband Bill of Hazelwood, Marie Woods of Irondale and Alma Thurmond and husband Jim of Cuba; two grandchidlren; nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at the Britton Chapel, with Rev. John Welch officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: James Hammond, Chris Misuraco, Harry Woods, Keith Hammond, Tony Benson, Will Wade, Buck Ward, and Eddie Barczenski; honorary pallbearers were: George Kean and Mike Sanders. Interment was in Haffer Cemetery at Berryman. All arrangements were entrusted to the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, July 21, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JOHNSTON, COVER, CALLAHAN, COOLEY, SANCEGRAW, DOWNARD, WOODS, COX Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4004 Message Board Post: Dorothy Cover Callahan Cooley of Mineral Point, Missouri departed this life Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at the Parkland Health Center, Farmington, having reached the age of 78 years, 1 month and 14 days. She was born May 29, 1927, a daughter of the late Abraham Lincoln and Lonna (Johnston) Cover. In addition to her parents and her husband John Edward Callahan, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Beulah Cover, Nadine Cover and Betty Ann Cover; two brothers, Eugene and Elwood Cover; a daughter-in-law, Bev Callahan and three grandchildren, Angie, Tiffany and John Edward Callahan. Those remaining to mourn Dorotny's passing include five sons: Raymond Cover and wife Deloise of Mineral Point; Francis Sancegraw and wife Gloria of Potosi; Walter Callahan and wife Kathy of Mineral Point; George Callahan and wife Lucy of Potosi, and Curtis Callahan of Mineral Point; three sisters, Bernice Downard of Potosi, Vivian Woods of Marston and Rosie Cox of Branson; two brothers, Junior Cover and wife Marie of Potosi and Donald Cover of Potosi; 18 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2005 at Britton Chapel, Potosi, with Rev. Guy Conway officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Rusty Sancegraw, Jason Callahan, Dennis Callahan, Raymond Anthony Cover, Jeff Cover and Jeremy Luck Callahan. Interment was in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi. All arrangements were entrusted to the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, July 21, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: POLITTE, LAWSON, SILVEY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4003 Message Board Post: Debra Lynn Lawson Silvery of Mineral Point, departed this life Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at the age of 48 years, 4 months and 7 days. She was born March 5, 1957, a daughter of Cecil B. Lawson, Sr. and Joyce (Politte) Lawson of Mineral Point Route. Debra was preceded in death by her grandparents, Louis and Margie Lawson and Jack and Nora Politte. She loved the Hopewell Church of God where she was a member. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her parents; a daughter, Tara Silvey of Independence, Missouri; a son, Christopher Silvey of Potosi; four brothers, Cecil B. Lawson, Jr., and wife Patti of Caledonia; Jeffrey Lawson and wife Tammy of Irondale; Darrell Lawson and wife Vicki of Hopewell and Douglas Lawson of Hopewell; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2005 at the Hopewell Church of God with Rev. Jim Wade officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Clint Lawson, Jeffrey (J.C.) Lawson II, Dan Robinson, Mike Heifner, Nick Henry and Nicky Henry. Interment was in the Hopewell Cemetery. All arrangements were entrusted to the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, July 21, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FALKENBURY, BARRINGER, GIBOSN, TOPPER, EGGEMEYER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4002 Message Board Post: David Falkenbury, 61, of Potosi died Friday, July 15, 2005 at his home. Mr. Falkenbury was a maintenance man. Born March 28, 1944 in Ava, Illinois, he was the son of Mary (Barringer) and the late Virgil Falkenbury. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Rebecca Falkenbury of Potosi; three sons, David Falkenbury of High Ridge, and Timothy and Mark of Cohokia, IL; two daughters, Angela of Tennessee, and Sandra of Cohokia; three step-daughters, Audrey Gibson of Potosi, Jennifer Topper of Perryville, and Amanda Eggemeyer of Perryville; one brother, Michael of Illinois and two sisters, Rebecca and Martha of Illinois; 7 grandchildren; James, Ryan, Amber, Michael, Steven, Lilly and Christian, and other relatives and friends. Thre will be a memorial service Sunday, July 24 at 2:00 p.m. at his home with a pot luck dinner to follow. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, July 21, 2005

I found a fascinating pioneer journal online. Henry R. Schoolcraft was in the area of Washington County MO in 1818 and tells of his travels and details of pioneer life. http://history.smsu.edu/FTMiller/LocalHistory/Schoolcraft/schcrftexcpt.htm Warmest Regards, Donna [Researching McCreary, Hughes, Vance in Washington & St. Francois Counties]

I'm looking for that cemetery myself. I think it exists and I think it's within a mile or two of this location near Happy Hollow: http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=38.01167&lon=-90.73639&datum=NAD27&s=50&size=l I hope we find somebody who knows where it is. Mike > Subject: Old Mines Cemetery > Date: 27 Jul 2005 19:32:41 -0600 > From: jafitzs@hotmail.com > To: MOWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com > > > Does anyone know where the Old Mines cemetery is, or if the name has changed? I was told that my Great Grandma Julia Bunch HIll is buried there but Im unable to locate that cemetery. Thank You, Jeanne

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HILL BUNCH COLEMAN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/4001.1 Message Board Post: The "Old Mines" Cemetery is actually the cemeteries associated with the St. Joachim Catholic Church in Old Mines. They are located adjacent to the Church along Hwy 21 in Old Mines. I did not find Julia (BUNCH) HILL in any of the Washington County, MO burial records. Two records do apply: HILL, George 28 Feb 1931 1963 Buried in Wright Cemetery COLEMAN, Rosa Belle (HILL) 02 Apr 1900 19 Nov 1967 d/o George & Julia (BUNCH) HILL w/o James W. COLEMAN buried St. Joachim Cemetery Can you share your source for the information that Julia (BUNCH) HILL is buried in St. Joachim? I'd like to add her to our records.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bunch Hill Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/4001 Message Board Post: Does anyone know where the Old Mines cemetery is, or if the name has changed? I was told that my Great Grandma Julia Bunch HIll is buried there but Im unable to locate that cemetery. Thank You, Jeanne

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hill, Bunch Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/4000 Message Board Post: Im looking on information on Lawson Hill b.1846, Sarah Hill b.1847, their children were Wilbur b. 1869, George b. 1870, Rebecca b. 1872, Anderson b. 1874, Rossettie b. 1879, the 1880 census says they lived in Walton, Washington County when it was taken. I believe that the George W. is my great grandfather. He would have married Julia Bunch Hill, date unknown and had a son Melton. Any information on the above named people would be greatly appreciated. I have very little. Thank You, Jeanne

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: COLEMAN, MARTIN, DAVIDSON, JINKERSON, SULLIVAN, TURNER, JOHNSON, DIX, HENDERSON, NICKELSON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3999 Message Board Post: Bill Martin of Rt. 1, Belgrade, Mo., passed away March 13, 1981 in Washington County Memorial Hospital at the age of 62 years, 11 months and 9 days. He was born April 4, 1918 at Belgrade, a son of the late Lemuel and Zoie (Coleman) Martin. Bill, a life-long resident of Belgrade, was saved at an early age and attended the Belgrade United Methodist Church. He was united in marriage to June Walton on August 26, 1943 at Leadington, Mo., and one daughter was born to this union. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Woodrow Martin; two sisters, Alna Davidson and Emily Martin. Those who remain to mourn his passing from this life are his loving and devoted wife, June Martin of Belgrade; one daughter and son-in-law, Billie Jo and Ancel Jinkerson and one grandson, Michael Jinkerson, all of Washington, Mo., five sisters; Edna (Mrs Charles Sullivan) of Flushing, Michigan; Arple (Mrs. Clarence Turner) of Steelville; Dorothy (Mrs. Ernest Johnson) of Flint, Michigan, Helen (Mrs. Lee Dix) of Desloge and Naomi (Mrs. Richard Henderson) of Flint, Michigan, a very special niece, Linda Nickelson, two great nieces, Tyla and Adrienne Nickelson, other nieces and nephews whom he loved and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 16 at the Belgrade United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Hemmerla officiating. Interment was in the Belgrade Methodist Cemetery under the direction of Britton Bros. (Sparks) Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LARAMORE, BRAKEFIELD, SETZER, BAYS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3998 Message Board Post: Earnest Ray Laramore of Courtois, MO., passed away November 10, 1981 in Washington County Memorial Hospital at the age of 81 years, 1 month and 11 days. He was born September 19, 1900 at Courtois, MO., a son of the late Riley and Flaura Thomas Laramore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one infant brother and a great grandson, Andy Lami. Ray was united in marriage to Ollie Brakefield on May 23, 1923 in Iron County and four children were born to this union. Mr. Laramore was saved at an early age and was a faithful and devoted member of the Emmaus Baptist Church for many years. Those who remain to mourn his passing from this life are his loving and devoted wife, Ollie Laramore of Courtois; one daughter, Ina Mae (Mrs. William Setzer) of Dillard; three sons, Elvin Laramore of St. Louis, Leland Laramore of High Ridge; two brothers, Edmond Laramore of Potosi and Marcus Laramore of St. Louis; one sister, Lottie Bays of Steelville; 10 grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 12 at Emmaus Baptist Church with Rev. Curtis Henslee and Rev. Vernon Sherill officiating. Interment was in the Lower Indian Creek Cemetery under the direction of the Britton Bros. (Sparks) Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hill, Bunch Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/1604.1 Message Board Post: Does anyone have any information on this George Hill, he is my great Uncle and Im ahving trouble tracing this branch of the family tree? email me at jafitzs@hotmail.com thanks, Jeanne

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/3977.1.1 Message Board Post: thanks for the obit. I got it and put it into a word document. now i can print it out to scan for another purpose. the copy i had had pictures on it and i didn't want to retype it. i can see the text is the same. thanks again. tessie turrentine bylund