Polk County, Missouri

Posted Queries for April thru May 1997



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DOTSON, STARNS posted by Phyllis Schnedler on Saturday, April 5, 1997

Searching for information on Elbert Severe DOTSON and his wife Nancy Jane STARNS DOTSON. Elbert was born in E. TN in 1832, and died on 4 Apr 1862 in Grand Creek, Stone Co., MO. He served in "B" Co., 14th Reg. of Missouri State Militia Cav. Vol., and died during the Civil War of congestive chill. Nancy STARNS was born in 1835 in E. TN. They were married in 1851 in Grainger Co., TN. Nancy died 24 Dec 1864 in Polk Co., MO, leaving 7 small children: James A., Samuel R., William F., Martha Eliza, Sarah Angeline, Margaret E. and Mary Matilda. When Nancy applied for military pension for Elbert her address was listed as Dallas Co., MO. Am interested in knowing if Elbert and/or Nancy DOTSON are buried in Dallas Co., MO, and if so, where. Any other information on this family would be greatly appreciated!

GILPIN, GLOVER, HILER, MELTON, WEST, WILLOBY, WILLOUGHBY posted by Freda P. Summar on Sunday, April 6, 1997

Looking for any decendant of Frank, Henry, Charley, and other WEST 'S. Researching all West's. Also GLOVER, GILPIN, HILER, MELTON ,WILLOBY/WILLOUGHBY, and others.

ASHLOCK, BARCLAY, DOWNS posted by Janice Rewerts on Wednesday, April 9, 1997

Margaret Emeline ASHLOCK was born in 1846 in Polk Co., MO. She married William DOWNS in 1866 at Thomas Hill, Randolph Co., MO Margaret died 1913 and William died 1922 in Clay Co., KS Margaret's parents were Francis Porter ASHLOCK and Mary Francis BARCLAY. Francis was born in TN in 1820 and probably died in Mo in 1856. Mary was born in MO in 1823 and died in 1848 in MO. Is there anyone else working on this family line?

TYRE, TYREE posted by Walter Evans on Sunday, April 20, 1997

TYREE The families of Hilcher TYRE (b. abt 1817 KY) and Benjamin F. Tyre (b. abt 1833 KY) appear in the 1860 Polk County census. I would love to communicate with anyone who has information about their ancestors or descendants or information about any other Tyrees. Walter Evans 2612 National Woods Drive Augusta, GA 30904-3308 .

HUFF, KESSLER posted by Dale Badlwin on Thursday, April 24, 1997

Looking for documentation on ZORA ANN KESSLER b. Aug 24, 1897 in Fair Play, Polk CO., MO. Father = Fredrick William KESSLER b. Mar 16, 1863 d. Jun 28, 1920 Mother = Pricilla Ann HUFF b. Dec 9, 1857 d. Feb 7, 1941 Need documentation to prove above and to reveal siblings. Thanks

BARNES, DODD, HOOVER, MCPHEETERS, SCOTT, TIBBS, TUCKNESS posted by Gail BICE on Saturday, April 26, 1997

John TUCKNESS married Nancy DODD about 1855 suspect Polk or Dallas County, Missouri. Nancy died 2 Sep 1877 Dallas County, Missouri. Looking for parents of both. Other Dallas/Polk County names: SCOTT/HOOVER/BARNES/TIBBS/MCPHEETERS

LUNCEFORD, ULM posted by Audrey LUNCEFORD ULM on Sunday, April 27, 1997

LUNCEFORD: Would like to communicate with those who are researching the LUNCEFORD FAMILY of Polk Co. MO. My ancestors were William LUNCEFORD and his son, Coffman LUNCEFORD who settled near Bolivar and Hensley ca 1832. Audrey LUNCEFORD ULM 4445 Minaker Rd Sumas WA 98295

LEDFORD, WOOD posted by Mary Ellen Ledford on Wednesday, April 30, 1997

Need help with families of Sarah Catherine LEDFORD born ca 1840/2 , dau of Samuel B Ledford and Rachel. Catherine md. Mart J. WOOD from Ar and they had a child Samuel Curtis WOOD born ca 1868 in MO.....where in MO.???? Sam Wood married Nellie Mayson and had a child in 1892 born Camden, Ar. Samuel B Ledford and Rachel living Polk Co. MO 1865 as was Sam's brother, John Ledford/Leadford.

MALLOY, MATHEWS, SNOW posted by Darolyn Mason on Wednesday, April 30, 1997

MATHEWS I am searching for ancestors of Annette MATHEWS born Dec 25 1849 Polk co MO. She married Matthew M (Dallas) SNOW Sep 6 1869 Lower Lake, Lake co, CA. They had 3 children; Alice Azetea or (Allie) SNOW, William Frank (or Frank) SNOW, and Carrie Luella (or Lulu) SNOW. Annettes parents were William Randolph MATHEWS, MD and Martha Jane MALLOY. Annettes siblings were; Mack MATHEWS, Alice MATHEWS, William MATHEWS, Lulu MATHEWS, Frank MATHEWS, Rough MATHEWS, Wright MATHEWS, Truckee MATHEWS. Any information would be appreciated. I have information to share on the William MATHEWS family and the marriage of Annette to Matthew.

STEWART, STUART posted by joe downing on Saturday, May 3, 1997

STEWART/STUART Families of Polk Co, Evan Stuart in 1850 census need info on descendants and ancestors, anyone researching this family? W.J.Downing 3502 Sharer rd, Tallahassee,Fl 32312

DAVENPORT, GRIFFIN, PROCTER posted by Gail BICE on Monday, May 5, 1997

Ransom Burel PROCTER born 12 March 1824, Warren Co., Tennessee. Married 1843 Polk Co., Missouri Rutha S. DAVENPORT. Was in 1850 Warren Co., Tennessee census. Listed in 1860 Greene Co., Missouri census. Second wife Emmeline GRIFFIN married 28 February 1858 Greene Co., Missouri. Children by first wife: Henry W. born 1844 Tennessee, William (James) born 1845 Tennessee, John Burel born 1847 Tennessee and Nancy E. born ? Missouri.

DAUGHERTY, SMITH posted by Steve Cuddy on Monday, May 5, 1997

Looking for death record for SMITH, EMALINE MELINDA, DOD 1915/16 in Hickory County. Maiden name was DAUGHERTY.

HENSLEY, HOUSE, LAFORCE, LINCOLN, PITMAN, ROARK, THOMPSON, TITUS posted by Charlene Hook on Thursday, May 8, 1997

What relation was SARAH HENSLEY, age 12 in the 1850 Cedar Co., Mo., Census to the LAFORCE family with whom she resided? Was Samuel LaForce's wife her much older sister? About 1856 SARAH HENSLEY married DANIEL ROARK, who was born in 1812--she was born in 1838. They had three children all still minors when DANIEL died during the Civil War and when SARAH died in 1867 in Nebraska. (Daniel had been married twice previously and had several other children) By 1870 the three minor children of DANIEL and SARAH are back in Polk Co., Mo., where son ALLEN THOMPSON LINCOLN ROARK is living with the family of WM. J. HENSLEY in Dwelling 264 in Looney Township. ALLEN is listed in the census only as ALLEN THOMPSON, but this is incorrect, as proven by several affidavits in the 1812 record of DANIEL ROARK. That child's name was: ALLEN THOMPSON LINCOLN ROARK The other two minor children were KIZZIAH JANE, b. 1858 in Benton Co., Ark., who married JOSEPH PITMAN, son of A. J. PITMAN. They resided in Polk Co. The other minor child was BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ROARK, who was b. 23 Jan. 1860 in the eastern part of Cedar Co., Mo. (pursuant to affidavit of the midwife who delivered him). He married 28 Feb. 1888 to MARTHA JANE WILEY, of Polk Co., daughter of JOHN WILEY and SUSAN ALICE TITUS, and granddaughter of ALEXANDER WILEY and LOUISIANA HOUSE. Very interested in the connection between the HENSLEYS and the LaFORCE families, but also work on and will assist anyone with the ROARKS or other families mentioned here.

CAMPBELL, LUNCEFORD posted by Audrey LUNCEFORD ULM on Tuesday, May 13, 1997

LUNCEFORD: Wish to communicate with those having information regarding the William LUNCEFORD family that settled in Polk Co. Missouri near Hensley and Bolivar. His son, Coffman LUNCEFORD, b. 13 Apr 1820 Gallia Co. OH, d. 23 March 1859 Hensley MO, m. 10 April 1842 to Elizabeth CAMPBELL, daughter of James CAMPBELL. The children of Coffman and Elizabeth LUNCEFORD were: Sarah Jane, William, Martha L., Amanda M., John, Jasper "Jack", Susan, and Geary E. Will happily exchange all information that I have regarding this family. Many thanks. Audrey Lunceford Ulm 4445 Minaker Rd.Sumas WA 98295

HART, LEDFORD, RUFFIN posted by Mary Ellen Ledford on Wednesday, May 14, 1997

Need help with families of Moses Marion LEDFORD born March 10 1845 NC died Jan 23 1925 Byars, Ok. and wife Sabra D. Laraceena RUFFIN born Robertson Co. Tn., dau of Hardy DAvis Ruffin and Malinda Vaughan. Moses and Sabra married Oct 6 1867 in Christian Co. MO and had children: Samuel DAvis born Green co. MO d 1935 Ok; Lauraceena b 1871/2 Green Co. MO d 1897; Lucinda McGerry"Geri" b July 1868 d 1953 Ok md Loss HART; John Thomas b 1883 Denton Co. Tx d Oct 1942 Fletcher, OK; Mose Eller b 1889 d 1979 Lawton, Ok; Exzom Tripayson b April 1879 d June 1879; Ada b 1891 Tx d Ca; William Kurtis b 1876 d. 1909 Ok and Mary Catherine b 1874 d 1885. Who can help with this family. Who was Mother of Moses Marion LEDFORD?? Father was Samuel B LEDFORD b 1811 NC possibly died 1865 - 1870 Polk Co. Mo.

SLAGLE posted by Lisa Grove on Wednesday, May 14, 1997

I am researching my great-great grandmother, her name was Victoria Alice SLAGLE. She was born August 1867 in SLAGLE, Polk County, Missouri. Her father was John D. SLAGLE and her mother was Martha Walton. She had a brother, Homer and a sister Leota. If you have any information on this family or on Slagle, Missouri, please e-mail me. Thank you, Lisa Grove (Hoser131@aol.com) 131 September Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80926

BLACK, DAVISON posted by Terry Davison on Saturday, May 17, 1997

Seaching for gggreatgrandfather, James BLACK. Born in Kentucky. About 1784. Came to Polk County in 1840's. Was one of the original settlers of northern Polk county. Listed on the 1850 census along w/my ggreat grand father Jerimiah Black.Born 1823 in Ohio.Death unknown.My greatgrandfather James William Black was born in Rondo, Polk county in 1854.Died 1922 in Dallas county.My grandmother was Maude Black-born 1893 in Polk county.Married my grandfather Jesse Lee DAVISON in Polk in 1908.Would like help if you have any infomation. .

COMELY, SPRATT posted by Roseanne Montgomery on Saturday, May 17, 1997

COMELY, ENOCH GRAHAM-- Am looking for information on my husbands greatgrandfather Enoch G. Comely. This man is very illusive. He apparently was a lawyer, and was living in Polk County, MO 7/15/1876 when he wrote a letter to his daughter Melvina in Kentucky. Enoch was married to Paulina SPRATT in Garrard Co., KY in 1840. He gave consent for his daughter Melvina;s marriage in 1861. He possibly died in Little Rock in 1881. We can find no census records for him and have no knowledge of his family. Would appreciate if someone could check on him in 1876. I know this is very little to go one, but am hoping that someone will come up with some information on this man. Melvina was in the Garrard Co., KY 1850 census, living with her maternal grandmother. Perhaps she was born in MO and perhaps her mother died there. Possibly in childbirth. Thanking you in advance, Mailing Address: 2027 Bonifacio Street, Concord, CA 94520

JOHNSTON posted by Norma Dunten on Thursday, May 22, 1997

JOHNSTON - I am searching for the parents of Thomas Johnston who migrated to Polk Co. MO ca. 1840 from Kentucky. Thomas was b. 25 Sep 1785 NC, m. Mary ?, d. 18 May 1854 Humansville, and was buried at the Hickory Grove Cem. about 3 1/2 m. sw of Brighton, MO. Thomas had the following children: John 1810 m. Mary Mary Margaret Sarah Nancy Jo m. Vincent Monroe Degraffenried Thomas A. m. Eliza Elizabeth Baucom Milanda m. Will H. Irby Ellender m. Hue Smith Delia. m. 1.William Wallace 2. Thomas Kaoling

CLARK, EDWARDS posted by Bonnie DesEnfants on Saturday, May 24, 1997

EDWARDS - I am researching the EDWARDS family. Isham Edwards and his wife and son Taulbird lived in Southwestern MO sometime between 1835 and 1854. Mrs. Edwards died probably in Polk Co during this time. Taulbird was married to Mary Louise CLARK and their son Landen Green was born 19 Aug 1844 in Polk County. I would like to find the death date and cemetery where Mrs. EDWARDS is buried. The EDWARDS families moved in 1854 to Nemaha Co. NE. Any information on this EDWARDS family would be appreciated. Bonnie DesEnfants

CALAWAY, CALLAWAY, CALLOWAY, CANTWELL, CHARLES, SLAGLE, WILCOXEN posted by Glenda Lewman on Sunday, May 25, 1997

CALLAWAY/CALLOWAY/CALAWAY: Looking for descendants of CHARLES L and LEANNAH (WILCOXEN) CALLAWAY/CALLOWAY/CALAWAY. Married 1827 in Boone County, Mo. 1850 Census Lawrence Co, Mo: C. L. CALAWAY, no spouse. Children: SYRINE S or SQUIRE S. age 19, SARAH age 18, JAMES P. age 14, ISAAC N. age 10, CAREY ANN age 9, MARION age 2. 1860 Lawrence Co Census, Gilbert's Station: JAMES CALLOWAY age 24, wife ELIZABETH age 24, CAREY ANN age 19 (James's sister), MONSON/MARION age 12 (James' brother), CHARLES age 10, EPHRAIM age 5 (JAMES' brothers?). Need to find descendants of any of these people except CAREY ANN. I want to find out more about her. I have a charcoal drawing of her which was probably from her wedding picture. She is my great, great grandmother who married JOHN SLAGLE, son of JAMES and HANNAH (CANTWELL) SLAGLE. CAREY ANN traveled to Oregon in 1870 with her daughter, HANNAH. In California, CAREY ANN gave birth to their only son, CHARLES in 1870. In 1875, CAREY ANN gave birth to MINNIE FLORENCE. Carey Ann died March 26, 1876 in Oregon. .

CALLOWAY, CANTWELL, SLAGLE posted by Glenda Lewman on Sunday, May 25, 1997

SLAGLE: JOHN and CAREY ANN (CALLOWAY) SLAGLE. JOHN b. 1838 in Polk County. CAREY ANN b. 1841, probably in Boone County, Mo. JOHN'S parents were JAMES and HANNAH (CANTWELL) SLAGLE. JOHN and CAREY ANN were married in Bolivar 12/6/1860. They had their first daughter, HANNAH LEAH in November, 1861, near Bolivar, presumeably near Slagle, Mo. In the 1860 Polk County Census, JOHN, before he married CAREY ANN, was living with a relative, also JOHN SLAGLE, age 58, b. KY and his two daughters, JANE (probably Diannah Jane) and MARY. According to the census numbers, JOHN's place was near other SLAGLES: REUBEN, JAMES, and ABRAHAM. I want to know where and with whom JOHN and CAREY ANN were living after they married until they went to Oregon in 1870. JOHN served in the Confederacy and was mustered out at Clarksville, TX in April, 1865. I assume he went back to Slagle, Mo and tried to earn a living, then decided to follow his uncle, CONRAD SLAGLE of Dade County, and other SLAGLES who had already gone to Oregon. glewman@redshift.com 1161 Amador Ave., Seaside, CA 93955-5205

BRADSHAW, DENTON, GARRISON, SHOOK, WILCOX posted by Bill Denton on Monday, May 26, 1997

</B> BRADSHAW , GARRISON I am researching for info about my G Grand Parents John ?? / Ena L BRADSHAW (GARRISON) born Sep 30 1867 died June 25 1955 buried in Conway Babtist Cemetery Laclede Co. Their childred were Jessie DENTON 1896 / 1937 and her twin sister Jeanette Wilcox 1896 /1993, Pearl Opal Shook 1897 / 1993. I would like to hear from anyone who nmay be able to help me with any info on either the BRADSHAW, GARRISON, DENTON, WILCOX, SHOOK feel free to contact me. The family lived in Springfield , Niangua, Conway towns and maybe more that I have yet to discover. G.Grandma's parents were W.R and Mary Garrison 1840/1913 and 1837/1926 respectfully. Bill Denton Jr Email furm@eis.net.au

HUGGINS, PETERSON, SNODGRASS posted by Julie Wollard Trout on Friday, May 30, 1997

I am searching for any information about Sarah Jane HUGGINS and William Harvey SNODGRASS. They lived in Dallas Co., MO but had land in Polk Co., MO also; they probably lived right on the border between the two counties. They were married in 1869 in Dallas Co., MO. They had the following children: Matilda Jane SNODGRASS PETERSON; John Nathan SNODGRASS; Flora Belle SNODGRASS; Mary Emma SNODGRASS; and Maggie Ann SNODGRASS. They left the Polk and Dallas Co. area in 1897 and moved to Springfield, Greene Co., MO. Sarah died in 1898 and was buried in Schofield Cemetery. Information about Sarah Jane HUGGINS and William Harvey SNODGRASS, such as place of birth, parents, where they lived before they moved to the Polk and Dallas Co. area, would be of great help!

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