Polk County, Missouri

Posted Queries for February thru March 1998



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DRAKE, PIERCE posted by Dennis Drake on Sunday, February 1, 1998

We are researching the DRAKE family history. At the present time we would like to find out more about John W. Drake's family. We are to locate any living relatives that may have been sister's or brother's, niece's or nephew's, or any other living cousins. Charles Homer Drake Family History Update Descendants Of Sylvester DRAKE Generation 1 1. Sylvester Drake Wife: unknown Children: John W. Drake, other children unknown 2. John W. Drake Wife: Ellen PIERCE 10-3-1895 Polk County Missouri Children: Charles Homer Drake, know to have at least one sister. 3.Charles Homer Drake: Born 10-25-98 Died March 1974 Atlantic, Iowa Wife: Eunice Medlin Osler Children: Wythial Edward Drake born on 9-20-1919 Winsel Samuel Drake born on 12-26-1920 Derle Homer Devere Drake born 3-2-1922 died 5-6-91 Eldon Charles Drake born 7-5-1923 died 2-45 WWII Claude Osler Drake born 9-12-27 died 1997 Doris Parthenia Drake born 5-18-28 4. Winsel Samuel Drake born 12-26-20 Wife: Eleanor Esther PIERCE married 7-29-43 Children: Dennis LeRoy Drake born 12-27-44 Linda Sue Drake born 4-17-46 Diane Lynn Drake born 10-7-47 Steven Charles Drake born 7-16-49 5. Dennis Leroy Drake born 12-27-44 Wife: Niaomi Phyllis Valien married 11-2-73 Children: John Samuel Drake born 7-29-75 Amanda Denise Drake born 10-7-76 I also have all the information on my aunt and uncle's families.

GRAY, TIDWELL posted by Janice Taylor on Sunday, February 1, 1998

researching the GRAY and TIDWELL Families of Hickman Co. Very interested in Mary Tidwell Gray.

SLAGLE, VINCENT posted by Margaret Hohimer on Thursday, February 5, 1998

VINCENT, Edwin N. b 6 Dec 1840 in France he married Belle SLAGLE Mar 1, 1881 in Slagle, Polk Co., Mo. Any information highly appreciated. Thanks

EDWARDS, REDMAN, ROACH, ROSS, WILLIAMS posted by Arward Williams on Sunday, February 8, 1998

WILLIAMS - ROSS - EDWARDS Would like information on daughters of Asa R. WILLIAMS and Rachel L. ROSS. 1. Martha Ann WILLIAMS, b. Polk Co MO 10 Jan 1848. 2. Mary Patience WILLIAMS, b. Polk Co MO 24 Jan 1852. Both were living with aunt, Jemima WILLIAMS EDWARDS as shown in census 1860 Polk Co MO; brother, Robert Samuel WILLIAMS who was in Arkansas after the Civil War, and a younger sister, Margaret Judeth Amy WILLIAMS who m. 1st, James Polk REDMAN, 8 Aug 1874, m.2nd, John H. Roach, 19 Feb 1885, both in Polk Co, Margart J. ROACH died 3 May 1932 and is buried in Enon Cemetery, Polk Co MO. I have data on descendants of Robert and Margaret and will share.

HITCHING, MILLER, SLAGLE, VINCENT posted by Margaret Hohimer on Tuesday, February 10, 1998

VINCENT, Joseph wife Genevieve both born in France, in 1880 living in Polk Co., Mo. both age 65. Joseph came to Il. around 1895 what happened to Genevieve? They had one son that I know of Edwin/Edward Vincent (who also removed to Il. in 1895) b Dec 6, 1840 in France who m Laura J. HITCHING d May 26, 1880 in Slagle, Polk Co., Mo. and is buried in the Slagle Cem. Edwin then married Florence Belle SLAGLE b Apr 25, 1859 Polk Co., Mo. dau of Wm. E. Slagle and Elizabeth MILLER. Did Joseph and Genevieve have any other children? Any information on the above families will be highly appreciated. Thank you for your time and help.

CHANEY, CROZIER, EARNEST, GEORGE, HOPPER, JOHNSON, MCKEE, RECTOR posted by Mari Davis on Friday, February 13, 1998

HOPPER, EARNEST, GEORGE, RECTOR, McKEE, JOHNSON, CROZIER, CHANEY, If you are researching these names from Polk Co, especially any of these people from around Humansville, Mo., from 1830's to present I would very much like to trade information with you........Mari

CLARK posted by Jan (Robertson) Lowry on Friday, February 20, 1998

Researching the family of Alexander H. CLARK (b. 1824 TN / d.1901 Polk Co, MO)... wife is Amelia. Children: James M., Lawson, Margret E., Mary J., Sarah E., Martha, Thedocia, and Amelia. Alexander and Amelia are buried in Oakville Cemetery in Morrisville, MO. Need information about their parents, and where they came from in Tennessee.

MIDDLETON, ODOR, SUITER, YORK posted by Jacque Sparks on Sunday, March 1, 1998

I am researching the ODOR and associated families in the Polk county MO area. Other names included in this family are SUITER, YORK, MIDDLETON. I am looking for information of a Adolph W. T. ODOR who died at the age of 3 years. his date of death is March 29,1893. I have been unable to locate who his parents are only that Dr. Wm S. ODOR was a relative. Places already checked Greenwood Cemetery, Bolivar Free Press. Mo state archives.

TYGART posted by Robert Patterson on Sunday, March 1, 1998

My grandmother's family arrived sometime during the Civil War from Arkansas. Her maiden name was Della Clair TYGART, daughter of Thomas Henry TYGART. Thomas was born in 1858 in Gentry, Benton, Arkansas and died in the 1920's in Aldrich, Polk, Missouri. Am interested in knowing about what year that they arrived.

FANNON, SWADLEY posted by Lr Swadley on Thursday, March 5, 1998

Am looking for info on SWADLEY family who settled in southern Polk County in 1838 Thomas SWADLEY and Anna FANNON. Have much info all the way back to Tennessee and beyond but am looking for more. Also any help on info on the Hickory Grove cemetery ? Thanks.

WARE posted by Robert Reynolds on Friday, March 6, 1998

I am looking for information regarding a Flora Dale WARE, born in Polk County, MO in 1877 or 1878. Any information at all would be helpful. Thank you. Robert Reynolds 17413 161st Ave. SE Renton, WA 98058

TYGART posted by Robert Patterson on Sunday, March 8, 1998

My g-grandfather Thomas Henry TYGART arrived in Polk County, MO as a small child, during the Civil War. Would be interested in any information concerning about when he and his family arrived.

HARPER, MARTIN posted by David Z Harper on Monday, March 9, 1998

Seeking information on the HARPER/MARTIN line. David Zacheus Harper b 1868 in Polk Co, MO to William Mark Harper, Sr and wife Lucy Ann Martin. William Mark Harper's parents were Zacheous Harper and Mary ?. Lucy Ann Martin's parents were David W Martin and Lucinda ?. Any help appreciated.

SMALLEY, UPTON posted by Bonnie LaDoe on Saturday, March 14, 1998

UPTON, David and George, twins, born 26 April, 1849 in Polk County. Sister: Sarah (known as Sadie) Do not know where or when born, but know that she was younger. Parents: John L. Upton, born in Putnan Co. MO., father Seraphia (maiden name not known), mother. David Upton is my great-grandfather. Both he and his twin migrated to Pacific County, Washington Territory and both married sisters from the SMALLEY family. There were no family stories telling why they came West and little is know of their backgrounds. Any information would be appreciated.

WALKER posted by Charles W. Jones on Saturday, March 14, 1998

I would appreciate any information on a Joseph H. WALKER family. They lived in Pleasant Hope. He was a farmer and was born about 1827 in TN. His wife's name was Sarah and she was born in TN about 1829. They had at least 6 children, all born in MO. James R. born about 1858, Margaret A. about 1861, Sarah L. born about 1863, Mary E. born about 1865, Laura (blind) born about 1867 and Paralee born about 1870. Any confirmation, corrections or additions would be appreciated.

LAMUN, LEONARD posted by WHilgers on Saturday, March 14, 1998

We are interested in getting the genealogical records for Sylvester LEONARD and Charilla LEONARD both of whom lived in Bolivar Missouri during the early 1900s, and their daughter Sylvia Leonard LAMUN who was born in 1895.

HAMMONTREE, SAFFELL posted by Nancy Schultz on Wednesday, March 18, 1998

I am researching Jacob HAMMONTREE and his wife Jane both died in Polk co Jacob died in 1865. Their daughter Elizabeth married Samuel SAFFELL and they moved to Lawrence Co Ark

HUDSON, LANDERS posted by Ginette VandenOever on Wednesday, March 18, 1998

I am currently researching the HUDSON family - Atha Gregory Hudson and Catherine Landers Hudson lived in Humansville, Polk County, MO. Atha Hudson lived there for 78 years and is buried there. I believe Catherine may be buried there as well. Atha Gregory Hudson b. September 25, 1813 in Fairfax County, VA; d. 1913 in Humansville, MO; m. Catherine Ann Elizabeth Shipp LANDERS in 1835 in Sedalia, MO. My great grandmother, their daughter, was Ophelia Kate Hudson, b. March 12, 1863 in Sedalia, MO. Ophelia Kate Hudson m. Cicero Berlin Warner. Two other daughters (Ophelia's sisters) names were Molly Hudson and Minnie Hudson. Could anyone please provide information on this family such as names of all the children, parents of Atha and Catherine, place of burial and exact dates. I am willing to share all the information that I have on this family.

DANIEL, DILL, GRIFFIN, HARPER, HAWKINS, HILL, HORNBECK, RICE, SPIDELL, TACKETT, THOMPSON posted by Rose Kay Brown-Edge on Friday, March 20, 1998

In the 1870 Census of Polk county, My gggrandmother, CATHERINE SPIDELL is listed as 55 yoa, b.abt.1815, sons and daughters are listed as follows: WILLIAM AGE 27 ZELPHIA AGE 26 LOUISIA AGE 24 ALFRED AGE 18 CHARLES AGE 3 ALICE AGE 1 Does anyone have any info on these people, I know WILLIAM SPIDELL is buried at SHADY GROVE CEMETERY IN 1932, with no birth date or other info. ZELPHIA SPIDELL is buried at GUM SPRINGS, I have no idea where this is or where to begin looking for more info on this family. Can someone help. ROSE KAY BROWN-EDGE 610 S. SEMINOLE OKMULGEE, OK. 74447 918-756-6504 t

HOFFMAN, PARMER posted by C. Weber on Saturday, March 21, 1998

I am looking for any record of Charles Benjamin PARMER living in Bolivar between 1933and 1940. Is there any information in City Directories or other land or court records? His wife's name is Sarah Grace HOFFMAN and they had 2 children, Merle and Carl. Any information would be appreciated. Thank You,

GORDEN, HART posted by Gorden WIllis on Wednesday, March 25, 1998

Moses HART and wife Sarah (GORDEN) moved to Polk Co., Missouri about 1838 with Elijah and Noah GORDEN. I would like to correspond with any of their descendants.

BIGGS, MANES, MANIAS, MANIES, ROBERTS posted by Beverly on Thursday, March 26, 1998

MANIES, MANIAS, MANES, unsure of correct spelling of last name. Looking for Mack Causer MANIES he was born 6/12/1819 in Sevier Co. Tennessee. He died on 2/23/1899 in Polk, County Missouri. He married twice first to Cyntha L. ROBERTS in 1853 (probably in Tennessee) ROBERTS died 8/1889. Mack and Cyntha moved to Polk County in 1873. Mack married Martha A. BIGGS on 4/19/1892. The only children I have listed are Laruel "Florence" she had a twin, and James. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

COWDEN, FAUSETT posted by grace fausett moritz on Thursday, March 26, 1998

My fathers mother died in childbirth and her family raised him, his father moved on he was around some but, we know nothing much about his family. I have been to KC and found that his grandfather came from Polk Co MO and is buried at the Pleasant Hope Cemetary. I would like any info I can get on them. The names are William T. FAUSETT wife Sara M. His father also buried there is William N. Fausett wife Hannah L. COWDEN. They moved to Kansas around 1900 and moved back to MO around 1910 the best I can tell. I hope I can find some Information. also the name has been spelled with both a S and a C. I am really new to this so HELP!!

GORDEN, HARDISON, HART, HENDRICKSON, MURRY, TYREE, VANDERFORD posted by Mary Ann Hanson on Monday, March 30, 1998

My GORDEN family is mentioned among the early settlers of Polk County. Both Noah and his brother Elijah and most of their children settled in the area around Bolivar and Half Way, and are buried in Gorden Cemetery near Apple Creek. If anyone researching this family or their related lines (HART, HARDISON, HENDRICKSON, VANDERFORD, MURRY, TYREE, etc.), please contact me! Thank you,

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