This HOLT County Archive contains queries from 15 July 1999 through 31 December 1999.
QUERY | CONTACT |
| I am searching for my great-grandparents, William and Della CURNETT. My grandmother was Daisy CURNETT, born about 1897. She had siblings but something happended to the family and they were all adopted out to different families from a childrens home. Grandmother would not talk about her past so we know nothing of our ancestors on her side of the family. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. | Joyce Bueter |
| Looking for information on Elizabeth OCHS, her maiden name. First marriage to a Mr. STOCKWELL of Craig, MO, 1941. Second marriage to a Mr. DOSIE of Forrest City, MO. I do know she was still alive as of 1983 and living in Forrest City, MO. Thanks. | Roberta Greenway |
| I am seeking any information possible on a Thomas L. ROOK (b. ca. 1863), who resided in Holt County for a period of time between his birth and ca. 1890. Thanks. | Mary McIntosh |
| I'm searching for Benjamin F. and Ester M. REIGEL/RIEGEL. They are known to have been in MO in 1879 and 1881 when two of their children were born there. At least one is believed to have been born in Mound City. Thanks. | Terrence Reigel |
| I am researching Ross BIGGS and Nannie MORROW who settled in Holt County before 1876. Ross was from Crawford Co., IL and Nannie was from Indiana. Nannie's parents were probably James E. and Matilda MORROW who lived a few farms away in 1880. In 1880, James and Matilda had Virginia B. and William S. MORROW still living at home. Ross and Nannie had nine children during their marriage: Blanche, Richard Tilden (Till), Walter, Virgil, Myrtle, Charles Putnam, Fern, Lester and Carl. I would love to meet other BIGGS and MORROW researchers. | Daniela Moneta |
| I am researching Charles Putnam BIGGS, the 4th or 5th son of Ross BIGGS and Nannie MORROW. Ross and Nannie settled in Holt County before 1876. They had nine children during their marriage: Blanche, Richard Tilden (Till), Walter, Virgil, Myrtle, Charles Putnam, Fern, Lester and Carl. (Information on some of these children have not been verified yet.) Charles Putnam BIGGS married Norma HARVEY probably before 1910. Charles and Norma appear on the 1910 census in Buchanan Co., St. Joseph, MO, living with Norma's parents, George Austin HARVEY (b. 1860 in IN) and Mary Rachel ANDERSON. In 1900, the HARVEYs lived in Holt Co. next door to the Charles (?) and Permelia ANDERSON family whom I believe to be the parents of Mary. George and Mary HARVEY had three other daughters besides Norma:Florence, Clara and Mabel. I am researching the BIGGS family for my cousin, Helen BIGGS HEWITT, who was born in Mound City in 1916. I have found some information on Helen's ancestors and would love to find more. Helen grew up in Mound City and moved to St. Joe to work. She was married in 1940 and moved to California. Does anyone remember Helen? I would love to correspond with anyone researching these families. | Daniela Moneta |
| Looking for MOONEY ancestors. I am trying to locate anyone who might have any information on my grandfather's family. The names are: George William MOONEY, born 1897 (my grandfather); Grant Ulysses MOONEY, born 1850? (my great-grandfather); and William MOONEY, born 1820-1830 (my great-great-grandfather). Also an uncle, James Bryce MOONEY, born 1859 (brother of Grant Ulysses MOONEY). Other names connected to this lineage are: TAFT, SNYDER, McGUIRE, FISHER, EFANS and FREDRICKSEN. | Joyce (Mooney) Eshelman |
| I'm looking for information about the family of Thomas RAMSEY (or Ramzey) b abt 1850, PA, listed on the Holt County 1850 census. Thomas, his wife Mary, and ten of their children are on the census. My gggrandmother was Elizabeth RAMSEY and I believe she may have been a daughter of Thomas and Mary. She married Philip SHAMBAUGH in 1845, therefore was not living with her parents when the 1850 census was taken. Very grateful for any help. | Galen Brinson |
| Seeking the names of the parents of Joseph G. DORSEY, who moved to Holt County, from Virginia circa 1877. Joseph was born in Virginia and was married to Abygail BAKER, Oct. 1865. Joseph G. & Mary Ann LAYMAN DORSEY, were the parents of my Great Grandfather Joseph DORSEY, who was born in 1861, Rockingham, Va. I need to document the names of the parents of Joseph G. DORSEY. | Diane Jones |
| I am looking for J. Peter HUFFMAN/HUFFMON (b.01-08-1846) and Martha Ann PARKER (b. 01-08-1845), m. 1863 in Holt Co., Missouri. I am trying to find correct dates and possibly their parents names. Some time between 1863 and 1865 they moved to Oxford, Sumner Co., Kansas. Any help would be appreciated. | Jodell Durkee |
| Isaac LAWSON was born in Bigelow, Holt Co., MO on 26 Sep 1880. His parents were Lewis Washington LAWSON and Agnes Eliz. (BLAIR) LAWSON who were married in Oct. 1879. They came from Franklin Co., MO to Holt Co. and returned within a few years to Franklin Co., MO. Surnames of family friends included HINKLE, BAGBY, and PATTON. Did the LAWSON's travel with any other Fr. Co. families to Holt Co.? Are they shown on the 1880 Holt Co. census? Will be happy to share any info and/or look up names in Franklin Co. Thank you. | Judy Schmidt Snail mail: PO Box 153, Labadie, MO 63055 |
| Would like to correspond with anyone who has ALLUMBAUGH or ALUMBAUGH line. Name often mis-spelled ALLENBAUGH, ELUMBAUGH, etc. William Qualls ALLUMBAUGH, b. 18 Dec 1847, Ark. and died 1924 in Holt Co., MO, married Martha Jane COPELAND at ? Children: 1. Peter, died at birth in 1874. 2. William Albert ALLUMBAUGH died 18 April 1955, Holt Co. He married Lillie Leota BURTON. Believe they had baby who died in 1924 and a daughter, Marie ALLUMBAUGH, born 11 Nov 1908, d. 30 Sep 1968, Holt Co. She married Wearley Emerson GRIFFIN (Need help in verifying these are their children.) 3. Hohn D. ALLUMBAUGH. 4. James B. ALLUMBAUGH. 5. Elizabeth ALLUMBAUGH, married Omar D. NICHOLSON. Also their cousin Angeline ALUMBAUGH b. about 1833, married George COLEMAN, 31 Aug 1858 in Holt Co., MO. He died mysteriously in 1860. Who were his parents? Thank you. | Donna J. Alumbaugh Snail mail: PO Box 122, Harrington, WA 99134 |
| FIKE, SHIELDS Wish to correspond with anyone who has knowledge of the William W. (& Sarah "Sallie" SHIELDS) FIKE family. Both died and are buried at Mound City. Known children were Louisa, James, Mary Ellen, Nathan, John, Rachel, William, Henry, Susan, Charles & Oscar. Did the children stay in Holt Co. area? | Mildred Prather |
| My grandmother was Mary Jane HENSLEY and my grandfather was George Simeon McCOY. I have family info on both names and related children. I am searching for info on Moses Walker BURK(BURKE). Thank you. | JoAnn Martin |
| Looking for info on Noah LEABO described in the History of Lee Co., IL, page 503 as Noah Leabo, a justice of the peace in and for Holt County, Missouri on Nov 14, 1842. Any help would be appreciated. | Marsha Bradley-Luthy |
| I am looking for any information about Abraham ALGER/ALGIER that moved from Page Co., Virginia to Holt Co., MO about 1882. Thanks. | Martha Burkholder |
| Would like to find descendants of the following to share info: Mary Ellen IDDINGS b. 13 Sep 1844, Holt Co., MO; d. 1923 at Maitland, Holt Co., MO; m. (1) Christian W. FORNEY; m. (2) Abraham (Abe) LOUCKS on 9 Feb 1879 at Holt Co., MO. Abe and Mary Ellen had the following children: Rose Kate, b. 4 Feb 1880; Peter I., b. 31 Jul 1881; Marco T., b. 12 Apr 1888; Esther Ellen, b. 21 Nov 1889. Mary Ellen IDDINGS was the daughter of Judge Isaac H. IDDINGS and Sarah Ann BURNETTE and the sister of my great grandfather, Frank Siegle (Sig) IDDINGS. I would gladly share info. | Leona Simonini |
| My McDANIEL family moved to Atchison and Holt County, Missouri about 1850 from Saline County, Missouri. There are still family members living in both counties. I come from William and Martha McDANIEL, Abram Abel G. McDANIEL and Adolphus McDANIEL. I would like to share information with connected family members. Thanks. | Johnnie L. McDaniel Sr. |
| I am looking for info on the following people listed in Holt Co. records: Daniel DeVORSE/DeVORSS listed in 1850 census. Levi DeVORSE/DeVORSS listed in 1850, 1860, 1870 census. Jeremiah DeVORSE/DeVORSS listed in 1870 census. Mary DeVORSE/DeVORSS who married John SNEIDER April 2, 1868. Also listed in Holt Co. in 1850 with Daniel are Harriet, Ruth, John and Theodore. A Margaret is listed in the 1860 census with Levi. This family came from OH and most of the rest of the family settled in St. Joseph. My grandfather Edwin Beck DeVORSS married Blanche Maggie WAY who was born in Oregon, MO. Her grandparents were Loyd and Sarah STEAD who are buried in Holt Co. Thanks. | Pat Frunzi |
| I'm searching for information regarding William Bennett CAREY (1835 - 7 Aug 1863). He was on board a boat during the Civil War on the Missouri River when he died of typhoid fever. He was buried in Mound City and I do not know where (neither did his widow until a few years before her death). Thank you for any help. | Shaunee Power |
| I'm a great-great granddaughter of Jabez and Agnes CANON ROBINSON, and I've done a lot of research on them and their family - I'm trying to write a novel about their lives, which were incredibly rich and exciting. Any information about this family appreciated. | Deborah Lincoln |
| I am searching for information on the family of Sidney S. MEADOWS, b. 27 Feb 1819 in KY; d. 5 Jan 1892 in Holt County, MO. Sidney's father was Jacob Burns MEADOWS and mother was Susannah HORN. Thank you. | Donald Keiffer |
| Researching NOLAND family of Holt County. Fathers name - Fred NOLAND, b. 10 Mar 1884. Mother died when he was quite young and he was raised by a Ninnian DOZIER. His father was John NOLAND, mother's name was Martha COOPER-WALLACE we believe. Would love to hear from anyone that might be able to help. Thank you. | Martha Smith |
| Still looking for families of WEIGHTMAN, WADDLE, SECRIST, MARTIN, VANDEVER, BLOW, CONLEY. John WEIGHTMAN born 1865, Holt Cty, MO; died 1940. PLUMMER; looking for family of Oliver PLUMMER. VANDEVER; Henry, James and William. These are my roots. Thanks. | Paula Harrington |
| My wife and I are looking for her GGUncle George M.D. GALLOP (sometimes George M. GALLOP or George GALLOP), his wife America Virginia (aka America, Betsy A.) and their children. George and his family are in the 1880 Federal Census and George/Betsy are in the 1900 Federal Census, as well as their son, John and his family. They had seven or eight children, all but one or two born in Holt County. Any help appreciated. | Tom McDavitt |
| My grandmother was born February 7, 1886 in Marysville, KS. As a small girl, she moved to Mound City, MO where she remained until after 1900. Alexander and Cora WILSON adopted her. The only name I know is Minnie WILSON, which would not be the surname at birth. She died October 10, 1966. I assumed, incorrectly, that the adoption of Minnie took place at birth, but there is no adoption record in Marysville, KS. My next assumption is that the adoption took place later in Mound City, MO. Alexander WILSON was born in Mound City about 1847 which further validates my assumption. I would like to obtain a copy of the adoption record if it is available. Does anyone know who to contact regarding the existence and availability of adoption records in Holt County. Any help appreciated. | Gerald Shelly |
| John Wesley TIGNOR (TIGNER) is supposed to have died in East Rulo, in 1872. He came from Tenn through IL before dying at age 78. Seeking any bit of info on him that is available. Anything showing a daughter named Mary also. Thanks. | Randy |
| Looking for information on the death of William Anthony HEAD during the time of 1883 - 1893. He was married to Metilda JAMESON. Any help appreciated. | Laura Whinery |
| Isaac Newton FILLMORE, born 13 May 1813 in Middletown, VT. His FILLMORE lineage is well documented in VT, MA and CT. He married in Holt County, MO, Elizabeth BOOTS/BOOT, 19 Nov 1846. Isaac bought property in Oregon, Holt County, as early as 10 Nov 1847. In 1850 he appears in the records as superintendent of the county jail. Also in 1850, he was appointed superintendent of the erection of a new courthouse. The children of Isaac and Elizabeth, all born in Oregon, were Leora, Adah, Mary Ann, Eliza Jane and George Bayless FILLMORE. By 12 Sep 1861 Isaac moved his family to White Cloud, Doniphan Co., KS. My problem is Elizabeth BOOT/BOOTS, said to have been born in IN, 3 May 1819. The only family found in Holt Co. in the 1850 US Census who may have been related to her is that of Jerry BALDWIN, (0084b). In his household is a Phelps A. BOOT, age 30, born KY; Elizabeth BOOT, age 6, MO, and Jerry BOOT, age 4, MO. I assume that Phelps may be the daughter of Jerry and Elizabeth BALDWIN. Would like to find the name of her husband. Elizabeth (BOOT/BOOTS) FILLMORE is said to have had a sister Mary, brothers Martin and Joseph. Joseph is said to have been a doctor. I would appreciate any information on BOOT/BOOTS and the BALDWINS. Thank you. | Gloria Padach |
| I am looking for info on Moses HONEYCUTT, listed in the Holt County Census in 1870. He was in Nodaway Township. Trying to connect him with Moses HONEYCUTT from Yancey County, NC. Several HONEYCUTTs from this family moved to Missouri. Thanks for any help. | Gene Kirk |
| Am looking for information on my BOYD and McMULLEN lines. Francis Caroline BOYD (b. Feb. 1875, Richardson Co., NE; d. 1944, Stone Co., AR) maried William McMULLEN or McMULLIN (b. Aug., 1865, Richardson Co., NE; d. AR) c. 1889 in Holt County, MO. Carrie BOYD's parents, William Abner BOYD (b. c. April 1821, MO, IN or IL) and Mary Catharine SPADENBURG (b.c. 1832, NY, VT or IL). Abner BOYD's parents, Robert BOYD and Nancy WAGNER or WAYNER. William's parents were John McMULLEN and Jane Ann REVINGTON, both of whom immigrated to the U.S. from Ireland. Would love to share information regarding these lines. | Greg Morrison |
| I would like any information on John Robert MARRINER and his parents William Moses MARRINER and Elizabeth Ann TIMMONS. John was born in Quitman, Missouri, but may have lived in Holt County around 1904 - 05 or after. | Holiday Inn |
| Looking for Sarah (CAMPBELL) CARSON m: Japeth SIMPSON, 23 July 1874, Forest City, Holt County, MO. Witness was James CAMPBELL, believed to be her brother. She had a daughter from a previous marriage to John CARSON: Roxanna CARSON, who was born July 1874, possibly Andrew or Holt County. No info on her marriage to John. She may also have been married to Edward CARSON in 1868 in Andrew County. Sarah and Japeth had a son in 1876 in Holt County: Addley. About 1879 Sarah died in childbirth. Japeth left with Addley but don't know who Roxanna lived with then. Have found no cemetery or death record for Sarah. Suspect her mother was Lorinda CAMPBELL, and her siblings: James, Jahor, Hadley and Alice. Any help appreciated. | Darlene |
| Am interested in any references to William and Lucy HENDERSON VENABLE believed to have lived in Holt County during the 1860's near Forest City. I have no other dates for them and both were said to be from Kentucky. I have reason to believe that in addition to my g-grandmother, Nancy, they may have had another daughter, Williamette. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks. | Mary McIntosh |
| I am searching for WILSON's of Holt County. William E. WILSON, b. 1861, d. 1928 in Mound City. He married an Eliza A. SMITH, b. 1862, d. 1933 in Mound City. They had eight (8) children: Florida WILSON, b. 26 Apr 1886 Benjamin Harrison WILSON, b. 13 Aug 1889; d. 21 May 1953 Robert WILSON, b. Jan 1890; d. Dec 1970 Earnest WILSON, b. 17 Oct 1893; d. 1969 Earl WILSON, b. 17 Oct 1893; d. Dec 1965 Lena Mae WILSON, b. Oct 1896 Daniel Jack WILSON, b. Mar 1899 Roy C. WILSON, b. 1903 Please contact me if any of these names are in your family. Thank you. | Kris Diebold |
| I am researching the ETTINGER and BLAIR surnames of Holt County. Any information regarding them appreciated. Thanks. | Tonya Cox |
| Researching DANIEL(S) families - William True DANIELS, born in Corning, MO on 15 Feb 1908. Thanks. | Hagen |
| Looking for information regarding Mary A. SCOTT who married Ruben D. DORRELL in Holt County, MO on 15 Aug 1875. Thank you. | Dede Hessee |
| Looking for information on the BOPE family. Any help would be greatly appreciated. | Marguerite Bope Wainwright |
| JUMPS -- I am searching for spouse, siblings and ancestors of James JUMPS from or near Mound City. Thank you. | Ron Jumps |
| Thomas Falls DODGE m Minnie DUNCAN, ca 1845. They moved from Lanesville, Harrison Co., IN, in a covered wagon, to Forest City, Holt Co., MO, probably after 1866. They brought with them the WOLKENS children. I do not know how long they stayed. I would like any kind of info on this family or the DUNCAN or WOLKENS family. Thanks. | Linda Loyd |
| I am looking for the birth dates for the children of Asa BAKER and his wife Hulda Elizabeth FERGUSON. Hulda was b. in Oregon, MO and married Asa BAKER 1885. Hulda's grandmother was Ellen GOATCHER. Asa and Hulda's children are Bessie May, Walter Thomas, Esther Ellen, Clarence, Samantha, Richard David, George Edward, Margaret, and my grandmother, Dorothy Jane BAKER, b. 1891. Any information appreciated. Many thanks. | Dick Nelson |
| William Qualls ALLUMBAUGH died 1924 and is buried in the Oregon cemetery, Holt County, MO. He married Martha Jane COPELAND. She was born 1 Oct 1847 in IL, died 23 Jul 1934, and is also buried at the Oregon cemetery. Her father was John COPELAND and her mother, Nancy ______(?). The COPELAND's came to Holt County, MO in 1865. One of their sons, William "Bill" Albert ALLUMBAUGH Jr., died 18 Apr 1955 and is buried in the Oregon cemetery. Was the following William's daughter? Marie ALLUMBAUGH, b. 11 Nov 1908 at Zanesville, Muskingum County, OH and died 30 Sep 1968, probably Holt County, MO. She is buried in theOregon cemetery. She married Wearley Emerson GRIFFIN. He was born 11 Nov 1908 at Zanesville, Muskingum COunty, OH and died 30 Sep 1968, probably Holt County. His parents were Fred GRIFFIN and Emma KING. Any info appreciated. | Donna J. Alumbaugh |
| I am researching my RICE family connection and have reached a dead-end with my great-great-grandfather in Holt County, MO. His name was George Samuel RICE, born about 1844 in Holt County, MO. His wife was Mary Ann CHANEY, also of Holt County. Their children were George Miles RICE, born in 1870 in Dallas Township, Bigelow, Holt County, MO; William RICE, born about 1872; and Mary RICE, born about 1874, both of Bigelow, Holt County, MO. George Miles RICE married Julia Lorena GROGAN, and their son, Samuel Franklin RICE of Plattsburg, Clinton, MO, was my grandfather. I have looked through the 1850 Holt County census, but cannot find anything that lists a George and Mary or Mary Ann RICE with children George, William and Mary. Is it possible they were not included in the census for that year? Or might they be listed on another census for another county? I haven't been able to determine who George Samuel's parents are, either. Any help with these items surely appreciated! | Deborah Wood |
| Does anyone have any information on the family of John ROBINSON, born in TN ca 1800, married Ann BROWN 1 Nov 1831 in Washington County, TN, may be called Jane, who was living in Holt County in 1860? This is, with reasonable certainty, John ROBINSON, son of James ROBINSON, of Washington County, TN. This James ROBINSON was the son of David and Susannah (HUNTER) ROBINSON and was born in Rockingham County, VA ca 1775-80. It appears most of his siblings were living in Holt County or across the river in Richardson County, NE.
In 1860 the family consisted of: They were not in the 1850 Holt County census. Where were they? They came to MO about 1845. If you are a descendant, I have your HUNTER ancestry back to Switzerland in the mid 1600's. Will gladly share. If you have information it would be most helpful. Thanks. | Bill Hunter 66 Glenciarn Avenue Ottawa, ON Canada K1S 1M6 |
| Looking for GLENN's and LOFFER's in Holt County, MO around 1870 - 1900. Lillie LOFFER was probably the daughter of Soloman and Louisa RHOADS LOFFER. Most of the family came from Pickwick Co., Ohio. Lillie (Lily) married Elmer GLENN. Am just starting out on this family, so any help is appreciated. Thanks. | Laurie Greene James |
| Hello, thanks so much for any help that you can provide. My GGGgrandfather was Mark CHESTER. His family lived in Benton Township, I think, around 1851. He died 16 Jan 1862. His youngest child, Annie R. CHESTER, died 23 Jan of the same year and his eldest son, Robert B. CHESTER, died 31 JAN, a little over one week later. The family story says that Robert B. CHESTER had returned from the Civil War ill, but I'd like to see if there is anything recorded in the newspapers or elsewhere from that time. They were all buried in the Caton cemetery. I'd appreciate any further information that could be provided. Thanks! | Joanne Gappmayer |
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