In response to Jim Young's query about Nettie Sumpter b 1877: A 4 year old Nettie Sumpter is listed as a grandaughter of George and Anna Sumpter on the 1880 Federal Census of Iron County, Dent Township, Missouri. There are six grandchildren ranging in age from 4 to 10 living in this household. Unfortunately, I do not know the parentage of these children but perhaps the census records of 1860 and 1870 would help. George and Anna (Ritter ?) Sumpter are listed in Reynolds Co, MO, on the 1850 Federal Census. Both were born in Indiana. Good luck with your research....if I can help more, let me know. Jane Sumpter Malone-George