Even though I've just joined the Webster County mailing list, I've already gleened much information about family and friends. Not to mention the total joy of just reading news and history from home. There is sadness along with the joy, however, as I read that people I grew up with are no longer with us. I was born and raised at Erbacon, now living in the state of New York, so a lot of the names mentioned are known to me. I attended Erbacon Grade School when it consisted of two classrooms and a "hot lunch room", and graduated from Cowen High School in 1968. While reading the list of graves at Hickory Flats, posted by Michael Henline, I discovered that is where my greatgrandfather John Hamilton Carpenter is buried with his second wife. His first wife, Rebecca Ann Mullens Carpenter, was my greatgrandmother. Most members of my family on the Carpenter side are buried at Sunset Memorial Park in Erbacon. Thank you all for contributing the information. Keep it coming. I'm hoping to add my two cents worth now and then. Melody Carpenter Gates