Hi Piatt List Last year, I sent some old Family photos of my great grandfather Harry B. Piatt (son of Michael H Piatt and Eliza D. Kirk) and his wife Rose Barth Piatt to my half brother in California. He in turn sent me some notes that his daughter, my grandmother Beatrice "Trix" Piatt Koch had sent to her son (my father) in January 30, 1975, two years before he passed away. It is interesting and may provide some clarity for some of the lineage comments at PFN 5:28. Trix's handwriting was darn near indecipherable and have been so over the years that I corresponded with her. This past week, I decided that it was time to take a serious attempt at deciphering her notes to my father. Considering that she was 89 years old when she wrote these notes to my father and pretty much crippled up with severe scoliosis I was pleasantly surprised to find that most of the notes were indeed decipherable. Below is the text of those notes with my comments in brackets. Don Piatt Koch Transcription of written notes of Beatrice ìTrixî Piatt Koch dated Thursday, 30 January 1975 written to son Piatt Koch. I particularly like these notes because it provides so many clues. A regular goldmine. I will jot down things as they come to me. Altho maybe not in correct sequence. Things about my fathers & mothers families. My Paternal grandfather, Dr. Harry M. Piatt [This is the Michael H. Piatt referenced at PFN 5:28] - 3918 N. 9th St., St. Louis, Mo. Veteranarian. Grandmother, Elizabeth. I do not know Maiden name. [It was Kirk] They died in 1895 & are buried in Bellefontain Cemetary, St. Louis. Separate lot from son Harry B. The grandchildren [s/b children] as I remember hearing: Mrs. Wally McLeod [Mary L. Piatt, daughter of Michael H. Piatt and Eliza D. Kirk] Mrs. Belle Butler [Belle P. Piatt, daughter of Michael H. Piatt and Eliza D. Kirk] Mrs. Joseph Guilfoyle (youngest girl) [I suspect that this is Elizabeth Piatt who is not the youngest. It also helps to explain the Guilfoyle names in the line at PFN 5:28, as husband and son of a married daughter who is probably deceased at the time of Eliza D. Piattís probate. It would also indicate that Harry Lee Guilfoyle is Michael H. Piattís grandson.] Harry B. Piatt Buried in the Piatt Lot in Bellefontain. (illegible) - My mother & father Harry B. (Barras) Piatt ? Rose B. (Barth) Piatt. My maternal grandmother ? Louisa M. Goodall 1902- [appears to refer to year of death] Son August Barth died 1901 - Grandma G [Goodall/Barth, maiden name not known yet] was married twice - & lost 7 children & husband in 2 years. She was a remarkable woman & beautiful. An early day pioneer, she moved West after having a boarding house in Memphis. She followed the ìStickesî with her Rooming & Boarding Houses. Made her own living til she died in July 1902. In her 70ís & was then running a nice little hotel in Red Cliff, Colo. The Quartzite Hotel. Happiest memories of my childhood were spent there. Beautiful town of 3(illegible) . Your Dadís family [refers to Augustus Koch]. Honey, maybe you know more than I do. Uncle Richard & Aunt Cecilia Bartholdt [nee Nieduer] - he was a Representative in Congress [from St. Louis] for 24 years when he retired. Eugenia Nieduer - sister of Mrs. B [Bartholdt] was Mr. Bís [Bartholdt] Sec. They called her Genie. Sister Agnes called Nessel - I really loved her. Brother Walter died in 1914. He developed Melancholia after he had to testify against his best friend - Bank Embezzlement - & the man was convicted. Bro. Barney died also. Do not know date. Genie I know died after your Dad. [Dad refers to Augustus Koch who died in 1936] The family spoiled him so much & he was lazy, Very talented, he could have been a very funny comedian. Maybe I didnít understand him & I guess he should have followed his talents. Gus Kochís [Augustus Koch] family: I have to start with Richard Bartholdt - head of the Clan. Came to the U.S. when he was 11. Was a U.S. Representative for 24 years from St. Louis. I know he lived in So. St. Louis & that the family & Anheusers & Busches were all good friends. He married Cecilia Nieduer. Aunt Cilli they called her. One child (Lay) died in infancy. The Nieduers & Uncle R [Richard Bartholdt] all lived together, in a very large house. Bís [Bartholdtís] had their suite of rooms. They all ate together, Breakfast - coffee - sort of Kaffee Klatch - supper (illegible) table. Eugenia Nieduer - sister of Mrs. B.[Bartholdt] The congressmanís Sec & very capable. Then there was Agnes Nieduer - single - lovely looking but cared nothing about dress. I loved her very much. Cong. B [Richard Bartholdt] & Aunt Nessel [Agnes Nieduer] died a day or so apart, early 1930ís. They moved to W. St. Louis which is where I knew them. A brother Walter Nieduer died in 1914. He was a U.S. Bank Examiner & had to testify against a best friend charged with embezzlement. The man went to the Penitentiary and W. [Walter Nieduer] lost his mind over it. Another brother Barney collapsed and died on the street. (No date) Then there was Jane Nieduer. I never knew her. And Gusís [Augustus Koch] mother - (Nance?) Married to Mr. K [Koch] when he was a newspaper man. Died at his desk. Gus was adopted when he was a week or less old by Mrs. K - immediately after Mr. Kís [Koch] death. She passed away in the spring of 1910. Gus of course stayed with the families until he was sent to Santa Fe for health reasons, TB. Worked for the R.R.& then State Capitol. He was large. 190 lbs., 5í11 1/2î. Looked the picture of health although always with red cheeks. (sign) He died in 1936. Buried in Arlington National Cemetary. He was very talented. Fine voice. Had artistic talent. My only talent was music. The piano. Never had a lesson in my life, but could read music like you read a book. And so was able to earn my living with it. Picture shows - dances - etc. When we were divorced [July 10 1916] I went to work for the St. Louis Post Dispatch - Pulitzer paper - 7 years [1916 -1923] . 4 years at the Nashville Banner, Nashville Tenn.[1924-1928]. 1931 - Highway Dept. New Mexico Highway Dept - Over 20 years.

Just read Don Koch's note, and although these Piatts dont seem to be anywhere near my line my eye caught the part about severe scoliosis. Am wondering if anyone else suffers that...Mine was severe enough at age 10 to require surgery and two metal rods. I know that scoliosis runs in familiesm so I was curious as to any other 'cousins' who might also have it. Robin in Canada