Missouri - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Richard Sanders in Southeast Missouri

Mae07 — 21 Jun 2008 7:13:17 GMT

He was born in Hickman County Tennessee about April 1889. He owned land in or around Mississippi County, Mississippi and raised cotton in the 1950s. His home was burned down after refusing to sell.

Does anyone know anything about him?

Brown Military Academy

dukensue3 — 10 Jun 2008 5:56:16 GMT

I know there was a B.M.I. in California,but saw an obit on someone who attended Brown Military Academy of Missouri(in the 1930's)Does anyone know about this?? This could be helpful in my research of my Birth-father, Forrest Williams. Thankyou, Susan Patterson(TX.)

African American: Handy and White Family - Butler, Bates Co., MO

GMorris4560 — 5 Mar 2008 7:29:52 GMT

I am researching the family of my maternal grandmother. Her maiden name is Geraldine Handy and she was born in Sioux City, Iowa in 1923 however, many of her family members were born and lived in Butler, MO. Her parents were Jesse Handy born January 1884 and Vivian (White) Handy born May 1887
Here grandparents were:
Isaac Handy born Dec 1854
Nannie (Ford) Handy born March 1867
Charles White born October 1853
Minnie (Robinson) White born April 1862.

Jesse Handy's siblings were: Myrtle Handy (b. Nov. 1896), Recolia Handy (b. Nov. 1892),Verdella/Mildred Handy (b. Feb. 1871)and Orlando B. Handy (b. Jan. 1888. I beleive that Recolia married Ira or I. R. Rippatoe.

Vivian White's siblings were: Gentry White (b. August 1880), Albert "Birdie" White (b. Oct. 1882), Stella White (b. March 1885), Roscoe White (b. October 1889), Herman White (b. January 1891), Myrtle White (b. January 1896), Glenn White (b. August 1880).

Besides Butler, MO and Sioux City, IA. I know that some family members lived in Kansas City, MO; Kansas City, Kansas; Chanute, Kansas; Chicago, Illinois and possibly Arkansas and North Dakota.

I have much more information on this family and would love to hear from anyone who may be related as my grandmother is turning 85yrs old this year and would love to locate any family members that she has lost contact with over the years.

Looking for descendents of James Tanner

sharonisler84 — 1 Mar 2008 4:43:15 GMT

Looking for grandfaher's family. Originally from St.Louis.
Abraham may be middle or firs name. Lived in Lockport NY somewhere between 1937 - 1941. Married to Ada Cunningham-Tanner. 3 children Delbert, Doris and Juanita. Ada died in 1941. Any lead would be helpful. Didn't know it would be so hard to find your grandfather.

Yancey/Yancy

ijketchum — 24 Feb 2008 2:04:54 GMT

HI I am looking for any slave records with Yancey in Copper County for Aurelia and Margaret.

Wilkins family at Arrow Rock Twp.

cnroclair — 9 Feb 2008 9:46:44 GMT

William Wilkins (b. ca 1826, Alveston, Gloucestershire, England)married 10 Aug 1854 Bradfield RD, Berkshire, England, to Elizabeth Mary Ann Wilson (b. 1836, Bucklebury, Berkshire, England). They moved to Hughendon, Buckinghamshire, England and had 10 children. In 1876, they emigrated to US and settled in Arrow Rock Township, Saline County, Missouri. I am descended from one of the 10 children, Edith Rosser Wilkins. I would like to contact any living descendant of any of the other nine children (Oliver Wilson Wilkins, William Hutchins Wilkins, Eliza Annabel Wilkins, Daniel Robert Wilkins, Jessie Ellen Wilkins, Celia Mary E. Wilkins, Flora Margaret Wilkins, Agatha Frances Wilkins or Evelyn Mabel Wilkins), with intent to share family info and photographs. Please contact me at my private e-mail address, cnroclair@rockisland.com, but I will be out of town and offline until Feb 21. Thanks!

Bruno: KY to MO to NM....

Juanita2000 — 30 Jan 2008 8:12:17 GMT

I'm looking for a Black family named Bruno who would have resided in KY prior to 1847. They had a son named Charles who was born in MO in 1847 and who very possibly moved to NM.

sorry to have to admit that I'm ignorant of how they came by the Bruno name - my only explanation would be that they were enslaved by someone named Bruno and kept that name. I realize that part of Missouri were 'free', so I'm not sure how or why Charles was born there. I also know that a lot of Kentucky farmers went to MO when their land started to peter out but...I don't know anything about this family, why they took Bruno as a name, why they went anywhere. Family stories are vague....

thanks for anything
Juanita

Pinhook, Missouri

Edna_Mae — 27 Jan 2008 7:50:30 GMT

I'm trying to locate information on my paternal grandfather who died around 1955 in Pinhook. His name was Richard Sanders and he was married to Bettie Sanders.

The Taylors blackfoot indians from missouri

naomilbaker2 — 8 Jan 2004 7:00:51 GMT

Rosa Taylor married Fred Ross (negro) 1905.
Robert Taylor was her Brother. He lived in St. Louis.both had other brothers and sisters and were of the Blackfoot Indian tribe. Any information would be appreciated.

King family--Dade & Jasper counties

KimScott1971 — 9 Jul 2007 10:23:12 GMT

Hi. I am looking for information on an African-American family with the last name of King that came from King's Point, Dade County, MO. Specifically: Gaucher King, born July 1, 1868 in King's Point, son of Sam King and Rachel Stemmons. He lived most of his life in Carthage, Jasper county. And his sister (?) Mary King-Scott, born Oct 1869. Also, their mother was either Rachel Stemmons or Rachel King (not sure which was her maiden name), born around 1827 (?) possibly in Carthage. Her father is listed as being Cuffey King and mother Martha Matlock. Her brother (or brother-in-law?) was Henderson King, also with father Cuffey King, mother unknown, and born in Dade County around 1846. Could be former slaves of King family around King's Point?

Thank you for any info you might have.
:-) Kim Scott
kay_1971@yahoo.com

Lost African American/Native American/ Family Members

jmtht — 30 Jan 2007 6:55:21 GMT

I'm looking for any family members of the Taylor, Murphy,Fulton, James, Jackson,Swink, Janis,Kelley or Casey Families that came from the MO counties of Jefferson, Washington, or Ste. Genevieve Counties of MO.

Looking for 2 missing relatives

jones63031 — 7 Jun 2007 11:20:34 GMT

I'm looking for 2 relatives both would be my GR-GR Aunts their names Matilda 1 in the 1880 census and Taisy Franks 10 years list as a servant under the family of Edward Sebastian.

Henry Fritz (Kefferstein Family)

Terryfritz1215 — 3 Apr 2007 8:44:29 GMT

My Grandfather Henry Fritz (African American) was working for the Kefferstein Family in the 1880 census. If any body knows of Henry Fritz or the Kefferstein Family please let me know. The were out of St. Louis, St Louis, MO.
Thank You

Looking for Taylors in MO

jmtht — 18 Mar 2007 2:14:03 GMT

Looking for african-american or native american descendants named Taylor in the St. Francois, Washington, or Jefferson County area of MO. (Jerome or Jerry Taylor born 1850 in MO, Frank Taylor b.1832 possibly in Va, Ogeal or Odeal (Taylor) French, and Peter A. Pratt, born in Va about 1810). Help!!!

A Listing of Missouri Plantations and Owners

smarchhorst — 23 Jan 2007 2:57:08 GMT

I am looking for a list of Missouri Plantaions and a listing of the plantation owners. My Great Grandmother was the daughter of a plantation owner who married a mulatto to escape her father. She was Scotts-Irish and listed herself as Mulatto to marry my Great-grandfather. (From what family history states, her father was a real tyrant.) All of the records I've found have her listed as Mulatto, but she was white. Her married name was Ella Kinkade, and my Great Grandfather's name was Henry Kinkade (he was black and Blackfoot Indian, and served in the US Col'd Infantry under Captain William Durkee). Her maiden name was Yager, but I don't know how it was spelled. She also had a sister named Adelaide, and a brother named Bud. The plantation had 350 slaves on it.

Any idea where I could find such a list? Thanks!

Terry family African American

JulieLindmark — 11 Feb 2007 7:20:35 GMT

From Hisville, Barren Co. KY to Neosho, Newton Co., MO:
Edward 'Ed' Terry, b. 1/1862 Barren Co., KY, mother possibly Mariah Wilson? Williams? Terry, washerwoman b. 1847. Died aft 1910 census in Neosho, Newton Co., MO & married to Martha Mary? Mattie Thomas, possibly part Blackfoot Indian? b. 11/1869 in KY. Had at least 9 children. Wilbur Terry b. 1900 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO & married to Ella L. b. 1901 in MO, possibly part Blackfoot Indian? Carrie, Lora, Ira E. & twin sis Lyra, Arthur, Nellie Ogretha, Eugene & Martha M. Terry. Some of the family moved after 1930 to Colorado.

looking for relatives

Anner Porter — 12 Apr 2006 12:08:18 GMT

I am looking for any family member name Pratt from Mississippi

Murphy, Lewright, Bacon , or Baker

Laura Millet — 22 Jun 2006 7:18:12 GMT

Looking for anyone connected to these names in Grey Summit or Pacific Missouri in the 1800's

Hunn Family of African Descents Living in Chicago

pmcmilla1 — 27 Nov 2006 6:29:13 GMT

John Hunn, Jr. married Ella Alexander and had several chidren in Mexico, Missouri before moving to St. Louis. They were both born in the mid 1800's. Is anyone familiar with this family and who their parents may have been. This is an African American family.

Buchanan, St. Joseph Mo, Afro Americans 1860-1880

BJMEANS — 7 May 2005 10:19:03 GMT

Seeking infromation on Afro-American that lived in St. Joseph MO. around 1860 to 1880, Names that I am looking for are Hartshorn, and Donnell.

Elmer R. Donaldson Sr.

vanessa donaldson — 2 Oct 2006 9:11:05 GMT

I am looking for imformation about the donaldson famil that lived in Paris, Mo. I am searching for m husband Rev. Robert L. Donaldson. Elmer was his grandfather and Minor was his father. I have found the maiden name fo the grandfathers mother, which is Stone. Since there is no first name there is the possibilities that he was born to slave parents. Possibly on the Stone plantation somewhere in Missouri or close. Please helpme.

Thank You Vanessa Donaldson

Looking For Relatives of Joseph L. Fitzhue

ALHW17761 — 3 Mar 2006 7:03:33 GMT

If anyone has any information on this person, please contact me. Joseph was born in 1861 in Missouri, but I believe the family moved to Kansas not long afterward. Joseph served with the Lawrence Kansas Militia but I'm not sure of the dates. I do know that he moved to Alabama right before 1900 when employment in the steel mill opened up for Blacks. It was there that he met and married my great grandmother, Neely Judkins. They had 1 child, my grandfather, Charles Fitzhugh.

I'm trying to find information of Joseph and his family before he moved to Alabama. I have a photo of one of his sisters, Maggie (b. 1876). She died in Topeka Kansas. There is talk of other siblings but I'm not sure of the names. If anyone knows the family or if you're researching the family, please contact me. I'm in Ohio so any assistance would be appreciated.

Thank you

Amelia Taylor

blktaylors97 — 1 Feb 2006 12:18:21 GMT

HELP! Looking for Amelia Taylor, male african american, I believe from around the Cooper county area. Had a child, Mary Emma Taylor, in 1923 with Nellie Dean Boles. Nellie is listed in the 1930 census with (2nd?) husband Henry Pinkett and their several children, but Mary Emma is NOT with them...anyone with information PLEASE help..I have brick walled at him and am very frustrated as I cant find him...know Mary Emma had a sister, Velma Taylor, who lived and died in KC area in 2000. THANK YOU
Kay Taylor

Rosa Jane Thurston Henry

macy55gray1 — 12 May 2006 6:45:09 GMT

I'm seeking information about my ggggrandmother Rosa Jane Thurston was married to Briscoe Henry.They lived in Lafayette,Arkansas and twelve children were born.Fanny Henry out of the the twelve children was my gggrandmother was married to Joseph Avery and they had six children.The six children they had I descended from the one set of twins Wilson and Addie.Addie was my ggreatmother.If anyone has some information will you please contact me.Thank You!

Falkner-Faulkner and/or Faris KY to MO of Saline county

Sophia Harris — 25 Apr 2006 4:01:47 GMT

Looking for any information on Faulkner or Falkner that came from Ky to Saline county Missouri. My g-g-grandfather was George Falkner (Faulkner) born 1848 in MO lived in Saline county. His wife was Fanny. Their children were James, Emma & Jessee. James was born 1874 in MO married a Robecca (Rebecca). In 1900 census James' family were Robecca, his mother Fanny Falkner born 1854 from KY, his grandmother Charity Amsbad (not sure of spelling) born 1822 in KY, his nephew Richard Falkner born 1883, James' uncle Andy Johnson born 1833 KY and 2 daughter's Thellen born 1898 & girl falkner born 1900.

There is also a Thomas & Farnnie Faris (Farris) connection between these Falkner's because Thomas is a grandparent too, they are from KY.

Anyone thinks they may have a link between these names please email me.

African Americans in Missouri

Sarah Kirkendoll — 21 Apr 2006 2:57:56 GMT

Lookoing for information on my grandparents Henry Anderson Lewis from Tenn to Missouri. Married Myrtle Webster and was the parents of nine children. They lived in Johnson County Missouri.Myrtle was born in Missouri.1930 census shows eight children. Myrtle's moyher was Sarah Brown Webster. Who was their slave owner?

Looking For Fitchue/Fitzhue Relatives in Kansas/Mo Area

ALHW17761 — 3 Mar 2006 7:03:33 GMT

I have begun the family research of my Fitchue/Fitzhue line. Since my grandfather was very close-mouthed about his father, I'm 'shooting in the dark' so to speak. Here's what I've found so far. My g-grandfather was Joseph Fitchue (sometimes it's spelled Fitcher/Fitzhugh/Fitzhue). He was born in Missouri, but the family moved to Leavenworth, Kansas while he was still a young boy. His father's name was also Joseph...mother's name was Sallie. He had several brothers and sisters:

Mariah brn. 1859
Joseph brn 1861 (my g-grandfather)
Jones brn 1864
Eugene brn 1869
Charles brn 1871
Maggie brn 1874
Franklin brn 1876
Shelton brn 1879

My g-grandfather served in the Lawrence/Kansas Militia before he moved to Birmingham Alabama around 1900 to work in the steel mill. There, he married Cornelius Judkins and they had 1 child, Charles (my grandfather).

If anyone has any information about this family or knows any of the present day family members, please post to me here or e-mail me at AWilli1513@aol.com

Thank you
Anita

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"Ella Florence Williams married Eddie Hayes in Missouri

AnnHayes247 — 23 Jul 2003 7:50:25 GMT

Looking for family related to Ella Florence Williams. She was born 9/1897 said to be in Misouri. She passed in 1972 after having 10 children with Eddie Hayes in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was mentioned she might have been a child of Felda or Philly Williams and Alice Williams. Big Mama we called her waws a loving wonderful person. There are only two women left of her children. Neither know the grandparentts names or siblings.
Any information would be wonderful.
Her son who passed in 2002, Edward Tack Hayes moved to Kentucky and had several children. Curtis Hayes, Margaret, Ronald and one more. Please help us follow Big Mama roots.
Thank you so much.
AEH

MYRTLE WHITFIELD

CHARLOTTE WOODS — 9 Feb 2005 8:08:57 GMT

YES, SHE WOULD BE A WHITFIELD BY MARRIAGE

Please HELP! Need Obit Look up in KC, MO

LaurelDarden — 1 Jan 2006 2:21:46 GMT

Hello -

Need assistance with an Obituary look-up for Nettie Braggs, born: Sept. 4, 1908 - died: Feb. 14, 2001, KC, Jackson Co., MO.

Any help is greatly appreciated. Willing to do census look-up's in exchange.

Laurel

Miller & Richards families

teresa2956 — 16 May 2004 3:42:51 GMT

I am searching for info on my grandfather in laws family. He was Uray William Miller born 15 oct 1881 in Tipton Moniteau county Missouri. His nickname was Jasper. His father was Louis Miller. Jaspers brothers death certificate listed his mothers maiden name as Richards her name was possibly Louise. Does anyone know of any leads I could follow? the Moniteau county courthose has few record for Afican Americans.

Richard BOZARTH b. c 1799 VA 1870 MO Census

JCHenryNJ — 22 Oct 2005 7:41:06 GMT

Seeking any information on these people. They appear in the 1870 Census but cannot find any of them in 1860 or 1880:

*Source Information 1870 Federal Census Post Office: Granville Roll: M593_793 Page: 518

Page 1 Numbers 3 4
Name: Richard Bozarth Age in 1870: 70 Estimated Birth Year: 1799
Birthplace: Virginia Home in 1870: Clay, Monroe, Missouri
Race: Colored Gender: Male

Page 1 Numbers 3 4
Name: Hannah Bozarth Age in 1870: 55 Estimated Birth Year: 1814
Birthplace: Virginia Home in 1870: Clay, Monroe, Missouri
Race: Colored Gender: Female

Page 1 Numbers 3 4
Name: Emily Bozarth Age in 1870: 20 Estimated Birth Year: 1849
Birthplace: Virginia Home in 1870: Clay, Monroe, Missouri
Race: Colored Gender: Female

Page 1 Numbers 3 4
Name: Jacob Bozarth Age in 1870: 13 Estimated Birth Year: 1856
Birthplace: Missouri Home in 1870: Clay, Monroe, Missouri
Race: Colored Gender: Male

Page 1 Numbers 3 4
Name: Julia Bozarth Age in 1870: 1 Estimated Birth Year: 1868
Birthplace: Missouri Home in 1870: Clay, Monroe, Missouri
Race: Colored Gender: Female

*Source Information 1870 Federal Census Post Office: Granville Roll: M593_793 Page: 518
Page 2 Numbers 7 8
Name: Jno H Willis Age in 1870: 38 Estimated Birth Year: 1831
Birthplace: Kentucky Home in 1870: Clay, Monroe, Missouri
Race: White Gender: Male

Name: Sarah Vaughn Age in 1870: 50 Estimated Birth Year: 1819
Birthplace: Kentucky Home in 1870: Clay, Monroe, Missouri
Race: Colored Gender: Female

Name: Ben E Vaughn Age in 1870: 7 Estimated Birth Year: 1862
Birthplace: Missouri Home in 1870: Clay, Monroe, Missouri
Race: Colored Gender: Male

Name: Samuel Bozarth Age in 1870: 26 Estimated Birth Year: 1843
Birthplace: Virginia Home in 1870: Clay, Monroe, Missouri
Race: Colored Gender: Male

Vienna, Maries County MO

ljames621 — 28 Jul 2005 7:04:36 GMT

My gr-gr-gr grandmother, Sarah Kelley, Shockley, Copeland, Prosso (married several times) owned a young girl before the war. Her name was Dolly and I believe she was born in Kentucky. Dolly had more than one child by Sarah's step-son, R.P. Bathrick. One child, Nancy lived, and was married in the Catholic Church in Westphalia MO. Dolly and Nancy stayed with old Sarah until about 1894. They went to Westphalia and then I believe they settled in Jefferson City.
Am looking for a descendant.

Gines/Long/Johnson/Gibson

craigmanson54 — 28 Jan 2006 5:53:50 GMT

My ancestors are William Edward Gines (b. 1898), James William Long (b. 1862), Hezekiah (or Ezekiel) Johnson (b. 1846) and Sarah Gibson (b. 1849)[wife of H. Johnson], all of Jackson County (Kansas City area). Would like to exchange info on any of these surnames.

Davis and Osborn Family of St. Louis

Stephen_Townsend — 8 May 2004 3:03:21 GMT

Seeking information about the Davis family of St. Louis, Missouri. Charles Davis was born in Alabama in 1888, and his wife, Sallie Osborn, was born in December 1892 in Russell County, Alabama. Sallie’s parents were Burrell and Louise Mabry Osborn. The couple married in Russell County on 27 February 1911. While in Alabama, the couple had three children: Louise (1913); Ida (1915); and Joe (1916). The family moved to Missouri around 1917. There, the couple had the following children: LaVerne (1918); Lillie Pearl (1921); Charles (1923); Grace (1925); Rosa Mae (1926); and Vivian (1928). Rose married a man with the surname of Webb.

African American Thompsons in Lawrence County Missouri MO?

Philip Thompson — 13 May 2004 7:06:48 GMT

At the outbreak of the Civil War, my family, the Thompsons, were farmers in Lawrence County, Missouri (in SW Missouri; county seat: Mount Vernon); they owned several slaves. After the war was over, my great-greatgranddad Gould/"Gool" B. Thompson, together with his older brother Greene B./"Greenbury"/"Greene Berry" Thompson, veterans of Schnable's/Schnabel's Missouri Cavalry (CSA), and their father George W. Thompson, settled in Marion County, Arkansas. When I was younger, my great-aunts told me that our former slaves and their families would often come to visit in the years after the war, and notwithstanding the terrible institution of slavery that had previously united them, everyone seemed to be on the best of terms, and exhibited great familial love for one another. One former slave mentioned in particular was Nancy or "Nance" Thompson. For the above reasons, I am curious to communicate with African-American Missourians named Thompson.

surnames

albertterri1 — 6 Aug 2004 2:09:37 GMT

looking for jourdan's/ jourdan/walker/ham/herman/(caroline walker/ham) salli ham/camelia ham/william ham/joseph walker/ harry ham-herman/violet jourdan. all from missouri bonhomme missouri.believed to be of indian heritage

richard allen macon co born 1904

gail — 14 Nov 2005 7:36:14 GMT

need marriage info. childrens names he was possibly widowed by 1929. died in the kansas city area. thanks gail

Aubuchon/Obichon

Vaiton — 10 Dec 2004 7:52:38 GMT

I'm researching New Orleans Obichons. This branch seems to have originated in the MO/Ill area ca. 1780.

Any Obichon researchers?

Naurine

Obit - Daughter of Sarah Potts Goss of Kansas City, Mo

Lace_Lynch — 28 May 2006 10:49:52 GMT

Margarette Winn, 93, of Dalton,MN. passed away Sunday, October 31, 2004, at Lake Region Hospital.
Margarette was born March 1, 1911, in Denver, CO, the daughter of Bernard and Sarah (Potts) Goss. She is the oldest descendent of Nelson T. Gant, her mother’s grandfather, an African American who was freed from slavery in Va. when his master died and was a successful farmer and landowner of Zanesville, Ohio.
Growing up in Kansas City, she graduated from Lincoln High School in 1928 and attended the State Teacher’s College in Emporia, KS, where she earned a four year degree and a lifetime certificate in teaching. She then taught in Kansas City.
In 1934 she married Ed Winn in Chicago, IL. Ed was employed by the railroad and the couple traveled extensively. Margarette moved to Minnesota in 1950 and was employed at Donaldsons of Minneapolis for 32 years in merchandise and sales. She moved to Fergus Falls in 1985 to be near her daughter and resided at Riverview Heights from 1996 to 2001 when she moved to Dalton to live with her daughter.
Her hobbies included music, crafts and rug hooking. She enjoyed making her own designs for special wall hangings.
Margarette is survived by two daughters, Betty Ann (Earl) Robinson of Missouri City, TX and Mitzie (Vincent) Saunders of Dalton; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and special close friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ed; a son, Dr. Edwin Winn, Jr; two brothers, Bernard and Cassel Goss.
Funeral service was scheduled for Friday, November 5, 2004, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Fergus Falls.
Burial was held at the Zion Cemetery at Dalton.
Arrangements are with Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls

ISO Orritt Wesley Hummons III family

ahummon1 — 27 May 2004 3:57:33 GMT

I looking for any information on slaves or free African americans in Kentucky with the surname : Hummons. I am April Hummons of Chicago, IL. Great Grandaughter of Orritt Hummons. He had two sons, twins Roderick and Orritt Jr. born in Chicago, IL 1926. Orritt Jr. had 9 children 5 boys and 4 girls all born in Chicago, IL. I am the duaghter of the second born son Orritt Wesley Hummons III. If anyone out there has information on Orritt Hummons senoir please reply. My father is one of the 4 remaining siblings still living and my grandfather died when my father was 12 so i have very little to work with. If the first mane Orritt sound familar to you please reply.
Based on what my father recalls his grandfather was either born or raised in Missouri. If anyone out there is familar with the surname Hummons or have relatives named Orritt Hummons , please reply to ahummon1@depaul.edu.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Johnson

Azure Ingram — 8 Jul 2005 8:49:54 GMT

I am searching for Amanda Johnson the lived in Holland Missouri around 1971-1974. She had a son named Shawn Johnson born abt 1972-1973. Amanda's nickname was Candy. Any information about Amanda or Shawn would be helpful.

Gines/Johnson/Long--Kansas City Area

craigmanson54 — 28 Jan 2006 5:53:50 GMT

Ezekiel Johnson, born about 1846, married Sarah Gibson (or Gilbert), born about 1849. Sarah said to be Blackfoot Indian.Their children:

Mary Elizabeth Liza Jane Johnson, b. 1869
Henry Johnson, b. 1870
Richard Johnson, b. 1872
Ambrose Johnson, b. 1874
Robert F. Johnson, b. 1876
Amos Johnson, b. 1877
Mattie Johnson, b. 1879

Mary Elizabeth married James William Long, b. 1862. Their children:

William Henry Long, b. 1889; d. 1990
Benjamin Franklin Long, DOB unk
Theodore Roy Long, DOB unk
Clarence Alexander Long, DOB unk
Luther Long, DOB unk
Julius Walter Long, DOB unk
Christina Alta Long, b. 1898, d. 2000
Rosetta Bell Long, b. 1900, d. 1994
Annie Florida Corrine Long, b. 1902, d. 1986
Mary Beatrice Long, b. 1904, d. 1920
"Baby Boy" Long, DOB unk
David Long, DOB unk
Raphael Matthew Long, b. 1910, d. 1988
James Robert Long, b. 1912, d. 1977

Annie Florida Corrine Long married William Edward Gines, b. 1898, d. 1955. Their children:

Grace Gines, b. 1916, d. 2002
Richard Gines, b. 1925, d. 1996
Perry Wesley Gines, b. 1929, d. 1986
Alfred Eugene Gines, b.1930
Lillian Jeannette Gines, b. 1932
Kenneth Bernard Gines, b. 1934
Delorise Annrie Gines, b. 1940

Johnson, Long, and Gines descendants still live in the Kansas City area.

WHITFIELD - African American

S. Wilkins — 29 May 2003 11:52:01 GMT

Trying to identify people in the attached photo. Pictured is MYRTLE DOUGLAS who married EMMETT WHITFIELD in 1907 in St. Clair County, IL. They were both residents of the city of St. Louis, MO at the time of Emmett's death in 1908. My father John was their only child.

If you recognize anyone please get in touch.

AFAM data for Clinton Co.

Masontree — 3 Mar 2004 10:14:59 GMT

The Clinton Co. MO genealogy web site has AFAM data at the links for cemeteries and schools. The home page is at

http://www.rootsweb.com/~moclinto/

Missouri " Persons of Color " Website

bettybrooks — 1 Feb 2004 3:53:59 GMT

The URL for the new "Missouri Persons of Color" website is

http://www.rootsweb.com/~mopoc/

Records are gradually being added, information is welcomed, family information, photos, bible records, cemetery listings, census, family group sheets, death records, land records. The only requirement to contribute information is the connection with Missouri.
A new Yahoo Group has been also started. You will need a Yahoo ID to join this group and post queries, please visit the group site at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MO_POC/

To contact the website owners,use mo_poc@yahoo.com

Marriages in Callaway Co.,MO

bettybrooks — 12 Jan 2004 4:22:38 GMT

The Callaway County Missouri Journal located at:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~mocallaw/

is pleased to announce the addition of
Black Marriages - Brides 1865 to 1921
Callaway County, Missouri

http://www.rootsweb.com/~mocallaw/Slavery/BlackMarriages_Bri...

and
Black Marriages - Grooms
1865 to 1921
Callaway County, Missouri

http://www.rootsweb.com/~mocallaw/Slavery/BlackMarriages_Gro...

We hope these records will be of benefit to those searching in this area.

Betty

The USF Africana Heritage Project: Missouri

Toni O. Carrier — 25 Sep 2003 4:05:08 GMT

Hello,
My name is Toni Carrier. I am the founding director of the University of South Florida Africana Heritage Project. Our mission is to rediscover precious records documenting former slaves and to make those records available on a free, public access internet site. Our researchers travel far and wide to transcribe records from archives, libraries and county records, before these are lost to history.
Our largest focus, however, is within the genealogical community. We recognize that the majority of the records that mention slaves have actually been discovered by folks researching their own ancestry. So many folks have these records, and wish to share them, and that is where our Africana Heritage Project comes in. Our goal is to be a central home on the internet for any and all records that document slaves.
Our website, which will be hosted by Rootsweb (God Love ‘Em), is now under construction, and we are accepting submissions from the genealogical community. We cherish our contributors. Please let us hear from you at toniheadr@aol.com. God Bless!

Shake Rag, Monroe County Ghost Town

Lisa Perry — 20 Aug 2003 10:00:31 GMT

Hello everyone! I'm currently searching for information on one of our county ghost towns. I'm told this was an African American community located near Holliday and named Shake Rag.

If you have any information or family links to this community, please share with me!

Kind regards, Lisa

Holmes Family- Lee Edward, Novella, Doris and William

Vicky Daviss Mitchell — 3 Jun 2003 4:32:49 GMT

Looking for Holmes family born in Bristow Okla . Lee Edward was know to have been in KS Mo in Feb 1943 along with wife Laura Mae. Parents were William and Lila Belle/ Lilly Belle Holmes. Any help will be appreciated.
Vicky Daviss Mitchell