This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: THOMAS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3852 Message Board Post: Hoping to hear about the parents, siblings and other children of BARNABAS THOMAS who is in the 1870 census with spouse Julia A. [he age 27, she age 22] and daughter Martha [age 1/12]. He is also in the 1890 Union Veteran's census. He seems to have a previous marriage in Jefferson County, but was an Illinois resident. 1870 census places his birth in Tenn.There were other Thomas folk in Washington County; were they related?

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/2735.1.1 Message Board Post: Pearl Nash was Married to Clarence Wendell Lawson After Hattie Died but I dont know if it was before she married Nash . In Clarence's obit it says he married Pearl Nash? Dates for me anyone? Sarah sarah50@charter.net

Looking for Simon Roderick/Roderique, who married Mary Louise Degange., and there children. Looking for Mack Roderick, who married Lucy Aubuchon and their children. Any help would be appreciated. Barbara Bjjh1949@aol.com

Hell List, I was wondering if anyone know of a Johnny and Clara Politte. I have that they lived in Herculeaum and then moved to Bone Lake. Thank Janet in Georgia

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FORTNER, HART, HARRINGTON, COSSINS, BUFFINGTON, O'CONNOR, FITZWATER, DRAKE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3851 Message Board Post: Terry Wayne Fortner of Irondale, MIssouri was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 23, 1947. The son of the late Earmel and Louise (Hart) Fortner. He departed this life Saturday, April 9, 2005 at his residence surrounded by his loving and caring family, having reached the age of fifty-seven years, eight months and seventeen days. Terry was united in marriage to Tammy Marie (Harrington) Fortner in Doe Run, Missouri on Jaunary 20, 1982. He is survived by his wife Tammy Marie Fortner of Irondale; five daughters; Kristi Cossins and husband DeWayne of Salem, Missouri, Crystal Buffington and husband Jason of Belleview; Christine O'Connor and Josh DeMent of Farmington; Terri Lynn Fortner of St. James; Victoria Fortner of the home, two sons; Kevin Wayne Fortner and Erin Fitzwater of Mineral Point; Troy Wayne Fortner and wife Tonia of Cadet; four brothers, Reverend Tom Fortner and wife Paula of Norwood; Dale Fortner and wife Norma of Potosi; Bryan Fortner and wife Loretta of Irondale; Paul Fortner and wife Mary of Bismarck; a sister, Shelly Drake and husband Jim of Belgrade; seven grandchildren and mother-in-law, Loretta Harrington of Irondale. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and many other friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Terry Wayne Fortner, Jr., aned two brothers, Charles Earmel Fortner and Jimmy Douglas Fortner. Terry enjoyed the many gifts of Mother Nature and loved spending time in the outdoors, doing vegetable gardening, and riding his Massey Ferguson tractor when he and his family lived on their farm. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed listening to country music and watching CMT and loved apple pie. Visitation was held from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2005 and Tuesday, April 12, 2005 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Moore Funeral Home in Irondale, Missouri. The funeral service was conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at the Irondale Chapel with Reverend Dwight Jones officiating. Musical selections played were "Silver and Gold," "Daddy's Hands" and "Go Rest High on That Mountain." Burial was in the Big River Cemetery, Irondale on April 12, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. Serving as pallbearers were: Josh DeMent, Jason Buffington, D.J. Fortner, Terry Patterson, Jr., Aaron Fortner, Brandon Welker, Frank Fortner and Nathan Fortner. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 109 Oak Street, Potosi, MO. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 14, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WOODS, AYERS, GRAFT, SHARP Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3850 Message Board Post: Nicholas P. Woods of Commerce City, Colorado, formerly of Washington County, died Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at the age of 26 years, 9 months and 20 days. He was born on June 10, 1978 at Bonne Terre, MO. Survivors are his father, David Woods; mother Ruth (Ayers) Graft; two brothers, Ryan Woods, and Justin Graft; sisters, Sarah Woods, Amber Woods and Jamie Sharp and grandfather, Richard Woods, uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces; and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2005 at the Britton Chapel. Interment was in the Furnace Creek Cemetery, Potosi Route. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 14, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DECLUE, SMIDDY, ANDERTON, JONES Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3849 Message Board Post: Danielle Nicole DeClue of Potosi, Missouri departed this life Sunday, April 3, 2005 at the St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis at the age of 18 years, 4 months and 28 days. She was born in New York on December 6, 1986 and became a part of the DeClue family at the age of 6 months. Danielle or "Mimi" (as she was referred to by those closest to her) was a Senior at Potosi High School. She was a member of the Future Business Leaders of America, the Future Health Careers Club, Future Teachers of America and the National Honor Society. She was a past member of the Bible Club, the Colorguard, Cheerleading Squad and Student Council. She was a four year member of the Swing Choir and Who's Who Among Young Americans. Those who remain to mourn her passing include her parents, Rev. George and Nancy DeClue of Potosi; her fiance' Ross Asher of Park Hills; her biological mother, Nina Smiddy; her grandparentts, Delores and Bing Anderton of Idaho; three brothers, Brian DeClue and wife Sara, Eric DeClue and wife Dawn, and Jason DeClue and wife Angie, all of Potosi; a sister, Tammy Jones and husband Rev. Dwight Jones of Park Hills; nieces, Heather, Candace, Chelsea, Amanda and Maelyn; nephews, B.J., Dillian, Wayland and Devon and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her smiling face. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at the First Assembly of God Church of Potosi with Rev. Dwight Jones officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Rev. Dwight Jones, Brian DeClue, B.J. DeClue, Eric DeClue, Dillian DeClue, and Jason DeClue. Interment was in the Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi, under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 14, 2005

I would like to ask if anyone has any information or suggestions on William Douglas who is listed in the 1830 census for Washington Co., MO but isn't oh the 1840 census. My ggrandfather was Hugh Bell Douglas (b. 1843 in MO) but the 1850 census has him living with another family. I would like to see if William might be his father. I have a little more on him after he married but very little before. Any help will be very appreciated. Thank you, Marilyn

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/3848 Message Board Post: Hello, I am searching for any descendants of a D.C. Calhoun-(called Dunklin/Duncan), with wife-Penelope, and these children: Sarah Elizabeth, N.M.-(female), J.M.-(male)- this is James, I believe., Martha, Mary, and Isa or Lou, I could not read the last childs name in the 1870 Census of Washington, County, Mo. Their first daughter Sarah was born in Tenn, then the next two children were born in Arkansas, and the last three were born in Mo. Dunklin was born about 1820 in Mississippi. Penelope, ( his wife) was born about 1833 or so in Tennessee. If anyone out there can help, please e-mail me directly at Gmboyz3@aol.com Thanks in advance, Martha

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/257.306.318.1 Message Board Post: Joann, I know you were looking for Sarah Webb and the one that was at Blackwell Masonic you said was the wrong one . Can you tell me why you think that? And I found a Sarah Eliza Webb at Undine Cemetary, In Washington County, Married to 1. J.B.Franklin and @ to Andrew H. Webb on 04 June 1905. I am Virgil Elmer Cain's Daughter. Is there info that I don't have on her/And will you share? The death date on this stone is 18 Oct 1922. I am hoping this is my Grandmother...But I don't think ours was married to a Franklin...at any time . How Are you related to Cletus Pruitt?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Warmack, Lanouette, Bundy, Sovereign, Baker, Freshwater Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/3844.2.1.1 Message Board Post: In all honesty, you will probably have to go to the county in which this event took place and either contact the local newspaper. I'd (ook for the local chamber of commerce which will have that information via your favorite search engine which will bring something up that you will be able to use. I won't overlook the local library's address, while I was on the chamber's website which most local chamber of commerce have posted, and see if someone listed on this website has the email or snail mail address of the local genealogical/historical society available for you to write...at least, this would be where I would begin. Rhonda Warmack Houston

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/3844.2.1 Message Board Post: This may be him! You know where I might find the obit and the story on the fire?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DECLUE, DAUGHERTY, PRATT, POLITTE, PINSON, BLASE, BROTHERTON, SANDERS, LALLY, MEYER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3847 Message Board Post: Joseph "Glen" Daugherty, Sr., of 82, of Blackwell, was born February 28, 1923 at Richwoods, MO a son of the late Thomas Timon and Mary Ellen (DeClue) Daugherty and died Sunday, March 27, 2005 at Potosi. Mr. Daugherty was a retired hoisting engineer for Simpson Gravel Co. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiff, MO; St. Vincent De Paul Society, Hoisting Engineer Local 513 and was A.D.A. Chairperson for St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Tiff, MO. Survivors include his wife, the former Catherine Pratt, Blackwell; two sons, Joseph (wife Clarice) Daugherty, Jr., St. Peters, and Thomas (Barbara) Daugherty, O'Fallon; five daughters, Joyce (Deacon Steve) Politte, Cadet; Regina (George) Pinson, Cannon Mines; Catherine (Rick) Blase, Hillsboro; Margaret Pinson, Festus and Bernadette (Keith) Brotherton, Hermitage, MO; five brothers, Joseph "Joe" (Juanita) Daugherty, Cadet; Tom (Marie) Daugherty, DeSoto; Cecil Daugherty, Florida; Mike "Mick" (Mary Jo) Daugherty, Florissant and Regis (Christine) Daugherty, Cannon Mines; four sisters, Sister Marie Daugherty, St. Louis; Helen (Edward "Buz") Sanders, Ste. Genevieve; Lucy (William "Bill") Lally, Florissant and Patricia (William "Bill") Meyer, Ohio; twenty grandchidlren, eleven great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James D. Daugherty. Funeral Mass was at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiff, with Father Ted Pieper celebrating. Burial was in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Richwoods. Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto, was in charge of all arrangements. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 7, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SPROCK, SMITH, LAMAR, MARTIN, ROUX, TRIPP, ROUX, JOHNSON, PASHIA Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3846 Message Board Post: Lena Mae Sprock, of Bunker, Missouri, departed this life Monday, March 28, 2005 at the Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, having eached the age of 76 years, 2 months and 17 days. She was born January 11, 1929, a daughter of the late William and Sarah Ann (Smith) Lamar. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son; three daughters, Carol Lynn and two infant daughters; three brothers, John, Junior and Melvin Lamar; five sisters, Hattie Martin, Hazel, Thelma, Ilene and Mildred Lamar and an infant sister; one grandson, DeWayne Roux. Those who remain to mourn her passing are two sons, Bill Tripp and wife Brenda, of Bismarck and Phillip Sprock, of Richwoods; two daughters, Leona Roux of Piedmont and Phyllis Johnson and husband Kevin of Big Bear Lake, CA; one sister, Leona Pashia and husband Lawrence of Potosi; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2005 at the Britton Chapel Potosi, with Rev. Elbert Mason and Rev.Roy Reed officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Jack Lamar, Mike Tripp, Jeff Roux, Mike Sethaler, Lawrence Pashia and Marty Pashia. Interment was in the Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi, under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 7, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HAMILTON, COOPER, MAGEE, SPARKS, PORTER, VAUGHN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3845 Message Board Post: William Troy Cooper of Belgrade, Missouri, deparated this life on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at the Potosi Manor Nursing Home at the age of 81 years, 3 months and 25 days. He was born December 5, 1923 at San Augustine, Texas, a son of the late Henry Allen and Annilea (Hamilton) Cooper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandsons, Caleb D. Cooper and Joshua Magee. Troy was united in marriage to Maurelian Sparks on June 2, 1957 at Dallas, Texas and four children were born to this union. He was a member of the Temple Missionary Baptist Church, Belgrade where he served as a Deacon and Musical Director for many years. He was ordained as a Deacon in Angleton, Texas. Troy was proud to have served his country in the Army during World War II in the Phillippines; he received the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars and one Bronze Arrowhead Phillippine Liberation Medal with one Bronze Star, the Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Ribbon with three overseas service bars. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his loving and devoted wife Maurelian Cooper of Belgrade, three sons, Timothy Cooper and wife Donna of Belgrade, Mark Cooper of Bonne Terre and Paul Cooper and wife Beth of Belgrade; one daughter Charlotte Magee and husband Ronnie of Corpus Christi, TX; a brother, J.B. Cooper and wife Dorothy of Tyler,TX; two sisters, Jessie Porter and husband Joe of Whittier, CA, and Mildren Vaughn of Tyler, TX; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2005 at the Temple Missionary Baptist Church, Belgrade, with Rev. Melvin Meade and Rev. Wayne Gibson officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Timothy Cooper, Mark Cooper, Paul Cooper, Brandon Magee, Zachary Sadler, Jason Sparks, Abijah Sparks and Ron Pierce. Interment was in the Sunlight Cemetery, Belgrade Route, under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 7, 2005

Name: Tom Yates SSN: 487-20-5906 Last Residence: 63626 Blackwell, Saint Francois, Missouri, United States of America Born: 12 Nov 1899 Last Benefit: 63664 Potosi, Washington, Missouri, United States of America Died: Mar 1977 State (Year) SSN issued: Missouri (Before 1951 ) Would this be the gentleman you are looking for? Rhonda Warmack Houston (rfhouston@mindspring.com) -----Original Message----- From: sarah50@charter.net [mailto:sarah50@charter.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 10:40 AM To: MOWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Looking for a Tom Yates This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/3844 Message Board Post: I am looking for the Tom Yates who lived with Arch Nash and married Martha Nash (Arch's daughter by Hattie Rulo) This Tom and Martha had three children;Twins=James and Julie Yates and Goldie Yates. All three died at birth or shortly after. Tom and Martha divorced and he lived in Arch's home with Arch and new wife Estella.Arch passed away and Stella went into a nursing home. Tom continued on at the property until his murder when they burned the house to the ground. The property was located across the road from Kingston School. This is where they said the murder occured. Any info would be helpful. ______________________________

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Warmack, Lanouette, Bundy, Sovereign, Freshwater Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/3844.2 Message Board Post: Name: Tom Yates SSN: 487-20-5906 Last Residence: 63626 Blackwell, Saint Francois, Missouri, United States of America Born: 12 Nov 1899 Last Benefit: 63664 Potosi, Washington, Missouri, United States of America Died: Mar 1977 State (Year) SSN issued: Missouri (Before 1951 ) Would this be the gentleman you are looking for? Rhonda Warmack Houston (rfhouston@mindspring.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/3844.1 Message Board Post: Not sure where tom is but here is an obit on Martha : Martha Elzana "Monk" Cain of Desloge, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2004 at the Mineral Area Regional Medical "Center, Farmington at the age of 86 years. She was born "February 15, 1917 in Blackwell, Mo. to the late Archibald and Hattie (Rulo) Nash. Martha was also preceded in death by her husband Virgil Elmer Cain, three daughters, two sons, two great grandchildren, two sisters and two half brothers. Mrs. Cain is survived by her dear children, Mary Jane (husband Brian) Voss of Mineral Point; Sarah Elizabeth Degonia of Farmington and Mandy Ellen (Jim) Culp of Mineral Point; a special daughter-in-law, Sharon Cain of Desloge and Joe Edward (Theresa) Cain of Cadet; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren and one precious great-great grandchild; Hunter Logan Steinc. She is also survived by one sister, Myrtle Warden of Lebanon; many step great grandchildren and step great-great grandchildren, cousins and dear friends. Funeral services were conducted at 11 A.M. Monday, February 16, 2004 at the Shearin-Sparks Funeral Home Chapel, Bonne Terre, with Bro. Guy Conway officiating. Interment followed in the Bellevue Presbyterian Cemetery, Caledonia. Memorials may be made to the family. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, February 19, 2004

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/3844 Message Board Post: I am looking for the Tom Yates who lived with Arch Nash and married Martha Nash (Arch's daughter by Hattie Rulo) This Tom and Martha had three children;Twins=James and Julie Yates and Goldie Yates. All three died at birth or shortly after. Tom and Martha divorced and he lived in Arch's home with Arch and new wife Estella.Arch passed away and Stella went into a nursing home. Tom continued on at the property until his murder when they burned the house to the ground. The property was located across the road from Kingston School. This is where they said the murder occured. Any info would be helpful.

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? sincerely, D.R.