This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: POLITTE, RICHARDS, WYRICK, AYERS, SUMMERS, ORR, PHILLIPS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8094/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Dora Richards, widow of the late James Richards, and mother of Sheriff Stephen T. Richards of Washington County, died at her home in Potosi Tuesday, Dec. 12, 1933 at 2:50 p.m. Mrs. Richards had been sick for several weeks, her death being caused by gangrene in the foot. She was 75 years and 12 days of age. Mrs. Richards is survived by five sons, Stephen T., Everett, Fred, William, and Lee Richards, and five daughters, Miss Jennie Richards, Mrs. Wm. Wyrick, Mrs. H. F. Ayers, Mrs. R. L. Summers and Miss Gladys Richards. The funeral services will be conducted this (Thursday) morning at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Potosi, by Rev. Father McGinley, and burial will be in the new Masonic cemetery. Obituary Dora Politte Richards, daughter of Julius and Mary Politte, each deceased and widow of the late James Richards, was born at Old Mines, Mo., Dec. 1, 1858; died at her home in Potosi, Mo., Dec. 12, 1933, at the age of 75 years and 12 days. At the age of seventeen Mrs. Richards was united in marriage to Wade Orr and to this union one son, Charles, was born. Hew died in 1922. In April 1880, she married James Richards and to this union were born thirteen children, three of whom preceded her in death. She had been in poor health for a number of years, but was active until eleven weeks prior to her passing away. Mrs. Richards is survived by five sons, Stephen T., Everett, Fred, William and Lee Richards, and five daughters, Miss Jennie Richards, Mrs. William Wyrick, Mrs. H.F. Ayres, Mrs. R. L. Summers, and Gladys Richards, a sister, Mrs. George Phillips of Mineral Point, a brother, Stephen Politte of St. Louis, twenty-eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mrs. Richards was a very devoted mother, a kind and loving neighbor, and lived a most useful life. She spent her entire life in Washington County, except for a short time she was a resident of St. Louis. Funeral services were conducted December 14, 1933, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. James Catholic Church in Potosi, by Rev. Father McGinley, and burial was in the new Masonic cemetery. Information from the Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, December 1933 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: BANTA, HUDSON Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8093/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Glen Banta and Miss Beulah Hudson were married Sunday at 2:00, Feb. 8 (1942) at the home of the bride's father Jas. T. Hudson. Bro. A. W. Rethmeyer of Sullivan performed the ceremony. We extend best wishes. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, February 12, 1942 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8092/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Firman E. Hayes, age 57, passed away at her home on North Fifth Street, Festus, Saturday, Jan. 17. Funeral services were conducted from the residence to Festus - Crystal City Baptist Church Monday at 2:00, Rev. J. E. Brown officiating. Mrs. Hayes, who before her marriage was Ida Bell Boyer, was born near Potosi. In 1907 she was united in marriage with Mr. Hayes and to them were born three sons. She joined the Baptist Church at the age of 17, and transferred her membership to the Festus-Crystal City church in 1907 , and was an active member until her death. She had been in ill health for some time and was alone at the time of her death. Mrs. Hayes leaves her husband, three sons, Wallace, Elmer, and Russell, two grandsons, Eugene and Donald, two granddaughters, Geraldine and Judith Lynn, all of Festus, one sister, Mrs. Mary Olsen, St. Louis and four brothers, Thomas Boyer of Potosi, Robert of Detroit, Mich., William and Alonzo Boyer of Herculaneum, and other relatives. Interment was in Rose Lawn Memorial Park - Tri City Independent Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, dated February 5, 1942 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: MAJOR, FARROW, BEQUETTE, HOY, RADFORD, CRADER, GLORE, MILLER, GERSTENSCHLAGER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8091/mb.ashx Message Board Post: William Lee Major, son of Charles and Elizabeth Major, was born in Washington County, Mo., near Potosi on Aug. 10, 1869, and departed this life Jan. 23, 1942, at Bonne Terre, at the age of 72 years, 5 months, 13 days. He was married to Elizabeth Farrow in Potosi on April 1, 1890. To this union five children were born, two boys and three girls. His wife and one son, Thomas preceded their father and husband in death. Those who survive are: Luther Major of Elvins, Mrs. Harry (Fannie) Bequette, St. Louis, Mrs. Homer (Stella) Bequette, Bonne Terre, Mrs. Harry (Lena) Hoy, wife of Rev. Harry Hoy of Dallas, Texas. On August 8, 1915, Mr. Major again married, this time to Mrs. Lina Radford of Flat River. To this union three children were born: William Major, Jr at home, Mrs. Milford (Nadine) Crader of Elvins, Lester Major at home. Besides his wife and those already mentioned, he is survived by five stepchildren, Elza Radford of Flat River, Mrs. Willard Glore, Flat River, Mrs. Bert Miller, Steelville, Ralph Radford of Farmington, Mrs. Kenneth Gerstenschlager of Flat River, also one brother Ben Major of Potosi; 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mr. Major made a profession of faith in Christ as his Saviour and united with the Elvins Baptist church by the pastor, Rev. D. D. Seger and interment was made in Parkview cemetery at Farmington. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, dated February 5, 1942 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: WILLIAMSON, BAYS Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8090/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The engagement of Miss Alberta Williamson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Williamson of Irondale and Lowell Bays, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bays of Salem has been announced. Miss Williamson is a graduate of Frankclay High School and attended Rolla summer session. She is now teaching near Richwoods. Mr. Bays graduated from Dillard High School and attended Rolla summer session. He also taught school, but now is captain in the Missouri Training School for Boys at Boonville. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, dated February 5, 1942 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: BUGG, TURLEY Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8089/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The wedding of Miss Ula Ramona Bugg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. Bugg, formerly of Farmington, to Lovel Turley of Farmington, took place Saturday afternoon at the Castlereach Apartments in St. Louis. The Rev. W. P. Young of the First Baptist Church in Farmington performed the ceremony. White gladioli and greenery comprised the decorations. Miss Bugg wore a beige ensemble, trimmed in fox. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Louisa Turley of Farmington. Immediately after the ceremony there was an informal reception. Mr. Turley and his bride will live in Farmington, on their return from their honeymoon in New Orleans. The bride was graduated from Missouri University and received her Master's Degree from Columbia University in New York. The past several years she has been teaching in the Webster Groves High School. The bridegroom was graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute and received his Masters Degree from the University of Alabama. He is Mine Superintendent at the Federal Division of St. Joseph Lead Co. - Lead Belt News Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, February 5, 1942 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: RIGGS, ELDRIDGE Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8088/mb.ashx Message Board Post: January 31, 1942 a marriage license was issued to Edward Otis Riggs and Zella Naomi Eldridge, Potosi. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: HAWK, JOURET Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8087/mb.ashx Message Board Post: January 27, 1942 a marriage license was issued to Edward R. Hawk and Marcella J. Jouret, St. Louis. They were married by Rev. C. H. Morton, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: WIGGER, BOYER Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8086/mb.ashx Message Board Post: January 27, 1942, a marriage license was issued to Robert N. Wigger and Mary Boyer, Potosi. They were married by Justice Roy C. Griffin Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8085/mb.ashx Message Board Post: February 6, 1942, Parnell Twito and Ageta H. Boyster, Estherville, Ia were issued a marriage license. They were married by Rev. W. N. Ware. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Dated February 12, 1942 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8084/mb.ashx Message Board Post: February 5, 1942 a marriage license was issued to John M. Sloan, Beecher City, Ill, and Esther May Heads, Richwoods. They were married by Lee Thebeau. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, dated February 12, 1942 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8083/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jan. 31, 1942 - marriage license issued to Joseph Arthur Meppiel and May Jones, St. Louis. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, dated February 12, 1942 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: SIEGLE, WILSON, MILBY Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8082/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Miss Josephine, Siegle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Siegle of East Main St., Carthage, Ill. and Clarence Wilson of Irondale, Mo., were united in marriage at noon Monday, Jan. 26, 1942, in an impressive double ring ceremony. Rev. Chas. Ladwere, pastor of the church, officiated. Preceding the ceremony Miss Anne Martin accompanied by Miss Dorothy Mierton sang "Because," and "I Love You Truly." The attendants were the bride's sister, Mrs. Donald Milby and David Dorick, a fraternity brother of the bridegroom. The pretty bride wore a becoming gown of slate blue silk print with black accessories and a corsage of orchids. Mrs. Milby wore a dress of dusty rose and white print with black accessories and a corsage of gardenias and heather. Following the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents for the bridal party, Miss Corrine Earls, Ridge Weatherly, and Mr. and Mrs. Siegle. The bride graduated from Carthage high school in the class of 1937 and for several years clerked in the Ben Franklin store where her gracious personality won her a wide circle of friends. The groom is the son of Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Wilson of Irondale and is a graduate of Irondale high school. He is at present a student at Carthage College and is a member of the Tri Beta national biology fraternity and Theta Tau. He is employed at Swift and Co. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, dated February 12, 1942 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: CHADWICK, WENDT Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8081/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Miss Marcia Chadwick, former Child Welfare Worker in this county, and Sgt. Michael Wendt of Fort Leonard Wood were married Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1942. Sgt. Wendt is a native of Wisconsin. Mrs. Wendt is Child Welfare Worker at Maryville at the present. She accepted the position there several months ago, after having spent about two years in similar work in Washington County. Future plans of the couple have not been disclosed. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, dated February 12, 1942 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: JOSEPHESON, TURNER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8080/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Joseph B. "Bush" Josepheson, well-known stock buyer of this county died at his home at Richwoods Friday, Feb. 6, 1942, at 9 p.m. from an attack of pneumonia. He was born May 9, 1859 and was 83 years old at the time of his death. Mr. Josepheson was unmarried. Survivors are two sisters, Miss Caroline Josepheson of Madison, Ill, and Mrs. Sarah Turner of Tibett, Mo. Both are over 80 years of age and were unable to visit their brother during his illness. Three nephews from Tibett came to Richwoods and made arrangements for the funeral which was held from the Oak Grove church Monday, Feb 9. Burial was in the church cemetery by Roach-Kitchell Service. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, dated February 12, 1942 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: POLITTE, BOYER, LACHANCE, PRATT Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8079/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Nercie Politte, 64, of Cannon Mines, was killed Wednesday night, Feb. 4, 1942, about 11:00 when he was struck by a car on the Cannon Mines road, one mile off Highway 21 near Old Mines. According to Sheriff Allen who was called to the scene of the accident, Politte was run over by a car driven by Kenneth Boyer of Potosi. Mr. Boyer, accompanied by a young woman, said he was unaware of the man lying in the road and that striking him was unavoidable. After summoning help, the injured man was rushed to a local doctor for emergency treatment. He died, however, a few hours later. It is reported that Politte and his son were returning home after having visited a tavern in the vicinity of Old Mines earlier in the evening They became separated and the elder man had lain down in the road and evidently had fallen asleep. At a coroner's inquest held Thursday, the jury returned a verdict of unavoidable accident. Funeral services for deceased were conducted by Rev. Naes from St. Joachim's Church in Old Mines Friday at 9:00 a.m. Burial was in the church cemetery by Boyer Services. Survivors are son, Marvin Politte, and three daughters, Mrs. Rudolph Lachance, Mrs. Amos Pratt and Mrs. Rolla Pratt, all of Old Mines. Mrs. Politte died in June 1941. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, dated February 12, 1942 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: Classification: birth Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8078/mb.ashx Message Board Post: At St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Louis, a baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank McFarland on Jan. 21, 1942. His name is Gary Claud. The new arrival is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. McFarland of Caledonia. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, dated February 5, 1942 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: TURNER Classification: birth Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8077/mb.ashx Message Board Post: At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Turner near Belgrade, a daughter, on Friday, Jan. 30, 1942. She has been named Glenda Ruth. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, dated February 5, 1942 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: HULL, IMBODEN, PALMER, SHAFFER, PATTERSON, MANGAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8076/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Pioneer Citizen Dies at Caledonia Sunday "Toby" Hull, pioneer citizen of Bellevue Valley, died at his home one mile east of Caledonia, on Sunday, Feb. 1, 1942. He was 90 years of age, his death being attributed to infirmities. He had been in good health until about a year ago when he suffered an attack of bronchial pneumonia, and his unusual robust health began to decline. Just a few weeks ago he was able to walk a mile to town and take care of chores about the home. Possessing a genial disposition he enjoyed the friendship of all with whom he became acquainted. The typical Ozark house on the Bismarck and old Irondale road had been Mr. Hull's home during his entire married life. His chief occupation was truck farming and gardening. Dabney Jackson Hull, son of William Henry and Catherine Imboden Hull, was born June 13, 1851, in the vicinity of Caledonia and died within 1/2 mile of his birthplace, Feb. 1, 1942 at the age of 90 years, 7 months and 19 days. He was united in marriage to Susan Belle Palmer on March 10, 1881. To this union four children were born, Lucian, Henry, Munson and David all of whom are living. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. H. C. Haines, pastor of the Bellevue Presbyterian Church from the residence of his son, J.M. Hull in Caledonia on Monday at 2:0. Burial was in the Presbyterian cemetery. Survivors are his aged widow and four sons, three sisters, Mrs. Patsy Shaffer of Roseburg, Ore., Mrs. Nan Patterson and Mrs. Lucy Mangan of St. Louis, eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Those from a distance to attend the funeral were Mrs. Nan Patterson and daughter Jenny, Mrs. Luc Mangan, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hull and son of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Smith of Piedmont, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Whitt, of Ironton, Mrs. Harry McClintock and Miss Anne Whitt of Irondale and Mrs. Bell Eaton of Leadwood. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, dated February 5, 1942 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: PAINE, TURNER, BEERS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8075/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Louisa C. Paine was born at Quaker on June 9, 1851, departed this life January 31, 1942 at the age of 90 years, 7 months and 22 days. On June 18, 1867, she was united in marriage to Marian Paine. No children were born to this union, but two orphan children were reared in the home, Mrs. Annie Turner and Mrs. Mary Beers. She was "born again" at the age of 14 and lived a consecrated life thereafter. She loved her Bible and had read it through several times. She enjoyed talking about the teachings of the scriptures. She was blessed with a long life which suggests "the first commandment with promise; that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth." (Eph. 6:2-3) Her health was remarkably good for one of her age, until about 18 months ago when she began to decline. She was patient in her affliction, and her mind was clear and alert to the end. Her last days were spent in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Gibson where she had the tender and faithful care of Mrs. Gibson. She had been a widow for more than 40 years. Her life was a "living epistle, read and known of all men." She leaves behind a number of nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted from the Shirley church with Eld. C.D. Barton in charge. Interment was in the Shirley cemetery with Sparks in charge. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>