Polk County, Missouri

Posted Queries for November thru December 1997



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CHUMBLEY, GOODMAN posted by Cyndi Galati on Wednesday, November 5, 1997

GOODMAN/CHUMBLEY I am looking for information on the following people that show up on Census records for Polk County, MO:GOODMAN-It looks like they showed up in MO between 1840 and 1844 Mary GOODMAN would have been born in MO 1843-1845(where?). Her parents were Simpson and Sarah GOODMAN (from TN?). They show up as a family in the Polk County Census 1850 and 1860. Mary GOODMAN married Samuel C. CHUMBLEY on Febuary 2, 1863 in Greene County. They had America Lutisha CHUMBLEY on May 3, 1865 in Osceola, MO. Then Mary, Samuel, and America CHUMBLEY show up as a family group in the 1870 Polk County Census. They show up in the Lawrence County Census in 1880. I have more information from there, but the Census, marriage, and birth information I have not gotten supporting information on yet. Does anyone know how to get the supporting information for these people and why did they travel so much?

BRASHEAR, WELCH posted by Toni Rhodes on Wednesday, November 5, 1997

Searching for the parents/ancestors of Nean J BRASHEAR, of Bolivar - Polk co. BRASHEAR,Nean J. (mat. grandfthr) Born 1880's, died 1960 in Springfield, Missouri. Married Gola Hobart WELCH also orginally from Bolivar. Both are Buried at "Eastlawn or Greenlawn" (Due East of Glenstone Ave.) cemetary in Sprgfld. They had 4 children: 1st, Nean Thomas (1920's-1997); 2nd, Guy Lee (1920's-1960's); 3rd, Betty June "Babe" (1920's-1980's) [married Kermit Hill of N.C.]; 4th, Gloria Fae (1933-1994) [married Charles Reichardt of Sprfgld. Parents of Nean J BRASHEAR "Unknown". All I remember is they had a sawmill on their property in Bolivar. Other children besides Nean J were brother Frank and sister "Burdie/Birdie"(nickname?). Thank you,

BACK, BRAY, CASE, CASS, DOBBS, FARMER, HAVE, HURST, LINE, TAYLOR, TOWERY, UNDERWOOD posted by Carol A. Anderson on Wednesday, November 5, 1997

I am rersearching Greene, Polk, and Dade Cos. MO for the following surnames. Please contact me if you have or want more info or would care to share. Pleae add me to any querie lists you may maintain, coordinate or use. Thanks!

GLASSCOCK, PARKS posted by James Chambers on Wednesday, November 5, 1997

My GGGrandfather died in Winchester 1840 - I have copy of his will - came from courthouse. His wife remarried in December 1840 to Thomas PARKS. Her name was Nancy GLASSCOCK, she had two young children Eli and Daniel, he had several. I am looking for the graves of Galbreath, Nancy & Daniel, I have found Eli's.

MOFFITT, MURPHY, WHEELER posted by Lorraine Moffat on Saturday, November 15, 1997

Am searching for information on Levi MURPHY who resided in Polk County from 1891 to ??. He was the father of Daisy Bell (MURPHY) MOFFITT, Ollie (MURPHY) WHEELER and Elzy MURPHY. They all resided in Polk County. According to family stories, Levi worked on farms in the area and disappeared about 1905. He lived in the area of Violet. Any info would be appreciated. Lorraine Moffat 17580 Redbud St. Hesperia, CA 92345

COE, PRIDDY posted by Jenni Coe-Finn at on Saturday, November 22, 1997

Searching for info on Margaret COE born 1844 in Polk Co. MO. She married Felix Grundy PRIDDY Dec. 22, 1866 in Saline Co. Mo. Any info of her ancestors would be appreciated. Thanks,

EAST posted by Melva,at on Saturday, November 22, 1997

Please EAST Cousin Mary EAST Doussett E:Mail me your address. I failed to get it on your E;Mail letter on 17 Nov.1997 about EAST in Polk Co.Mo. I am the gdau. of Thomas EAST bro to your Charles E,EAST, I have lots of info. Melva,at OOwens8321@aol.com a fried sent my query to you from Polk Co.

MCCOY, RADER, RISH posted by Karen on Sunday, November 30, 1997

Gideon RADER married Mary Jane MCCOY in 1849. They lived in Polk Co. until the 1880-1890's. Son James married Pricilla or Elizabeth RISH(?) and had Alpha Omar, Mary Elizabeth and Roy E. RADER. Any information on these families is appreciated. Thank You.

HOPKINS, NEELLY, TRENT posted by William C Trott on Tuesday, December 2, 1997

Researching descendants of James HOPKINS and Pallas NEELLY. Pallas was supposedly raised by Soloman TRENT after his father drowned in the Mississippi River.

CLAY, NORMAN posted by Terri Smith on Wednesday, December 3, 1997

NORMAN - Am looking for anyone researching Thomas J. NORMAN (wife Lucretia CLAY) and George W. NORMAN (wife Eliza CLAY). Both brothers were born in Virginia. Am trying to find parents. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks.

FISHER posted by Blaine Fisher on Friday, December 5, 1997

FISHER I am looking for Information on the following fisher in Polk Co. Robert H. from KY, William from KY and James S. from Ky. They were on the 1850 census. anyone with information on these families or other Missouri fishers, please contact me. Thank You.

BOYD, LUSK posted by Gb Lusk on Tuesday, December 9, 1997

LUSK, JOHN Seeking to share information on family of John LUSK b. 16 July 1776 Augusta Co., VA d. 24 February 1861 in Polk Co., MO. Marr. Jane BOYD 27 AUG 1801 in Carter Co., TN. Children include: Robert Monroe LUSK b. 23 Jun 1802 d. 6 SEP 1857; William Boyd LUSK b. 4 APR 1803 d. unk ; Rebecca LUSK b. 11 JAN 1806 d. 1 OCT 1862; Samuel Hugh LUSK b. 1807 d. 15 JUN 1833; Hugh Boyd LUSK b. 1812 d. unk; Elizabeth LUSK b. 1813 d. unk; Mary LUSK b. 1815 d. 22 NOV 1878; Martha LUSK b. 1817 d. 29 NOV 1863; James B. LUSK b. 18 AUG 1818 d. 19 FEB 1884; Alfred T. LUSK b. 23 SEP 1823 d. 5 MAR 1905; Wily M. LUSK b. 1824 d. 1852; Sarahphina J. LUSK b. 28 JAN 1826 d 31 AUG 1878.

DENSON, YEARNEAL posted by Shannon Birdwell on Saturday, December 20, 1997

I am seeking information on the ancestors and siblings of William DENSON (1801-1869). His first wife is unknown but later married Mary YEARNEAL in Cedar Co. in 1846. Had children: Mary, Garrett, Thomas, Louisa, Susan, Ansellum, Cinthia, James, William, Jacob, Hannah and Mariah. Was in Cole Co. in the 1830 census. Was in Polk Co., MO in the 1840 Census and Cedar Co. in the 1850 census. Moved to Texas in the 1850's where he died. Probably had brother John and mother's name may be Elizabeth.

HILLERY, HILLIARY, RECORD posted by Best Boogs Hillery on Wednesday, December 24, 1997

HILLERY, HILLIARY, first name William Wright. Born approx. 11 Dec, 1840 in Humansville, Mo. Married to Hester Ann RECORD. He had a daughter named Johnnie Caldonia Hillery born in Humansville on 12 July,1876. I'm searching for his parents and any siblings of William Wright Hillery.

SLAGLE, UPSHAW posted by Cara Rea on Tuesday, December 30, 1997

Seeking any info. on George Augustus UPSHAW (and any other Upshaws in the area) who married Mary Ann SLAGLE in Polk County, MO c.1840. A daughter, Sarah, was born in 1845 and a son, George Roane, in 1850 -- supposedly both in Dade Co., MO. I would love to find marriage info, land records, etc. Please respond to rosebud362@aol.com (Cara Rea, 24539 Arrow Canyon, San Antonio, TX 78258)

RIDDLES, SMITH posted by Patti Ashcraft on Tuesday, December 30, 1997

I am trying to find information on Abner Robert RIDDLES and Lucinda SMITH. I was told that Abner was married another time and trying to locate his other wife and other siblings. Hope to hear from you. Thanks,

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