Nancy Mayo -  HALEY

Ambrose Edward, b. abt. 11 Oct. 1811, Bourbon Co, MO.  Died possibly 1850 in Randolph Co.  Believed to be buried in old church cemetary in Moberly, MO.  Dau. Anne Elizabeth (Eliza) HALEY, b. 31 Jan. 1847, Randolph Co. MO, d. 21 July 1900

Steve Ornburn -  ORNBURN

Looking for siblings of Jackson ORNBURN.  (Jackson is son of Lewis and Eve. VA>Sugar Creek Township, Randolph Co.)  Married Emily (BROOKS(?)), had 12 children including:  William Butler, b. 1847; J.B.( James B.?), b. 1856; Benjamin F., b. 1866, the youngest.  Jackson may have moved west with siblings or cousins.  Also searching for connection between Jackson and Susan Ornburn ROMINGER (m. Fredrick ROMINGER, b. 1818, NC>IA) and Jackson and James ORNBURN (b. 1818, VA>Schuler Co).

Has information on DURBIN, CRUTCHFIELD, MILLER

James M. Newman -  GOODING/ROGERS

Abraham & Nancy ROGERS GOODING.  Moved to Randolph Co, prior to 1825.  KY>Howard Co, MO>Randolph Co, MO.  Had 11 children, James C., Mary Ann, Alfred Logan, Elizabeth Jane, Richard Pitt, George Rogers, Margaret, Louisa, Lucinda, Nancy Frances, and Irene, born between 1818-1841.

Will share data.

Paul B. Phelps -  FRANKLIN

Seeking information on the family and origins of Esther FRANKLIN, b. 1821, Erie, PA; d. 1907, Moberly, Randolph, MO.  Married  1838 to Henry D. GUILE(1812-aft. 1875).  Had numerous children 1838-1858, some of whom moved on to Lincoln, NE.

Would appreciate death, burial or obit information on Esther (Franklin) GUILE, particulary names of parents and/or husband's parents.  Henry is believed to be the son of Joseph and Mahala (TARBOX) GUILE of Scituate, RI and Steuben Co. NY, who moved their family to "one of the western states" c. 1835.

Any assistance or leads to published sources would be greatly appreciated.

-- P.S. See also, McCALL listing below

James I. Johnston - ALLIN

Looking for information on the ALLIN family that moved to Randolph County, MO from Harrodsburg, Mercer CO., KY in the mid-1830's to very early-1840's.  Some of the ALLINS moved to Chariton Co., from Randolph Co.

Janice Rewerts -  DOWNS/ASHLOCK

Researching William DOWNS, who married Margaret ASHLOCK, 1866, Thomas Hill, Randolph Co, MO.  Any information on this family would be appreciated.

Roxann Gess-Smith -  GESS, HULEN, HARGRAVE, WISDOM, GREASON, CREWS, LEWIS, SUMMERS  AND  NYE/NEIGH

Researching these families who resided in Randolph Co., MO and appear on the 1850 Prairie Township Census.

Paul B. Phelps -  McCALL

Seeking information on the husband and parents of Julia A. (GUILLE) McCALL, b. 18 May, 1849, d. 1917 or 1918, m.a. 1860 to _____ McCALL, who would have been b. a. 1844.  Julia was the daugheter of Henry and Esther  (FRANKLIN) GUILE, of Springfield, IL and/or Pike Co., MO.  Henry d. between 1858 and 1875, at which time his widow and fiver of her seven grown children were living in Clarksville, Pike Co., MO.  However the widow Esther (FRANKLIN) GUILE, d. 17 May, 1907, in Moberly, Randolph Co., MO and it is possible that she passed her last years there in the home of her eldest daughter, Julia A. (GUILE) McCALL.  I would very much like to get in contact with McCALL descendants, in hopes of learning more about the GUILE  side of the family.

J. Larue -  LARUE/BARNES

Sometime in the 1840's, the family of John R. LARUE and Charlotte (BARNES) LARUE, bought property in Prarie Township, Randolph County, MO and moved there from Howard County, MO.  Two of their children, Felix G. LARUE and George Washington LARUE, survived to start lines of their own in Idaho and Washington State.  Members of the family remained in Randolph Co. until 1906.  I am seeking descendents for exchange of information.

Carole -  PATRICK/PATTRICK

Researching the PATRICK family of Randolph County, MO.  Robert PATRICK and his wife, Dorcus (OWEN) PATRICK, mobed from Fayette County, KY to Randolph County, MO about 1830.  They had a total of 9 children with 5 of them being born after their move.  I am descended from their 4th child, Hezekiah Elgin PATTRECK.  Hezekiah married Mary E. DAWKINS and remained in Randolph County all his life.  I would love to hear from anyone else with a PATRICK in their family tree so see if we can make a connection.  I have quite a bit of information on both the descendants and ancestors of Robert PATRICK.

Dauber -  ANDERSON

Interested in William "Bloody Bill" ANDERSON.  His father's family is reportedly listed in the Randolph County census for 1850, Salt Springs township.  In 1857, I am told, he moved to Breckinridge County, KS

Allen Drake -  MURPHY/RENFRO

Mark MURPHY and Martha A. (RENFRO) MURPHY m. 1862, Macoupin Co., IL.  Moved to Randolph County, MO, ca 1880.  Had two children, M. Lula, Mark Jr. Mark,Jr., m. Belle (?) and had three sons: Mark, Paul and Earl.  Two of Mark's children and two of Paul's children were still living in HIGBEE, in the 1920's.  Martha (RENFRO) MURPHY is the daughter of Moses J. RENFRO and Mary Ann (DONAHOE) RENFRO.  I am searching the RENFRO line and am trying to find out how Moses J. RENFRO connects to my RENFRO line, who were also in Macoupin County, IL.

James McBride - FITZHUGH/RUBEY

S. J. FITZHUGH & T. H. RUBEY of Moberly, Randolph Co, MO.  Both families living there as of Aug. 1884.  Both wives were MCBRIDES.

Elaine K. Ballhagen -  OLDHAM

Brothers Absolom and Edward and sister Roberta OLDHAM, moved to Moberly, Randolph Co, MO from IL, ca. 1880.

Gerald Brown -  BROWN

John Daniel BROWN, b. 1881, Randolph Co., MO; m. Ora L. (?) in Butler Co., MO, 1912.  Searching for parents and/or siblings of John Daniel.

Carole -  LESSLY/LESSLEY

Researching George Washington LESSLY (also spelled LESSLEY).  George W., b. Dec. 24, 1845, Randolph Co.  Parents were James Elkins LESSLY and Emily HARRIS.  The rest of the LESSLY clan moved on to Texas, George stayed behind and married his sweetheart, Anne E. PATTRICK.  They had 6 children - James E., George E., William 'Gus', Clarence K., Bertha May, and Anne.  After wife Annie's passing, George married twice more, Augusta PALMER and Nancy BURTON.  The second marriage produced two more children - Oreon P., and Lucy E. Lessly.  George was a successful businessman and farmer in the Higbee area.

Lots of information on family.  Willing to share.  Queries are welcome.

calgol -  KUNTZ

Searching for descendants of Great-grandparents who lived in Pittsburgh around 1880.  Known offspring were Louis, Albert and Emma.  Louis left home as a teen and no information is known of the descendants of those left behind.

Jean Danielson -  SKINNER

Shown in the 1850 Randolph County census, looking for infomation on Clark SKINNER.  When did he die, who were his children.  Especially interested in a will.

Sandy Kimble -  TOWLES

Looking for information on the ancestors of Robert TOWLES, b. 10 May, 1817, Spotsylvania Co., VA; d. 9 Aug. 1901, Randolph Co., MO.  Married 1 st Elizabeth HUNT.  After her death, married  1859, Mary Virginia EATHERTON, b. 10 May 1840; d. 20 Dec. 1916, Huntsville, Randolph, MO.  They had 7 children all b. Randolph Co. -- Mollie, Robert, Nettie, Stokely, Frances, Ida, Willard, Lucy.

P.S. Sandy was born in Huntsville, Randolph, MO, in her grandparents living room!!  Hearty stock, I'd say!!

Don Fauss -  GRIMES

Seeking any information on th GRIMES family in Randolph Co, MO in the mid 1800's.  Line is from Mariah GRIMES, d. Henry and Elizabeth.  Appears the family originated in VA, maybe stopped in KY, along the way.  Eldest GRIMES in the 1860 census, James T., was born in Ireland.  The family may have started there.

Pam Gossier -  HOUSTON/HUSTON

Looking for Thomas HOUSTON/HUSTON.  Possibly resided Randolph Co 1830-1850.  Need information on wife, children, dates, etc.

Linda Manning -  PAGE/OWEN

George H. PAGE, b. 04 Jan. 1863, Fayette, Howard, MO; d. 21 May 1955, Moberly, Randolph, MO; m. 30 Nov. 1882, Careen OWEN.  Careen, b. 04 Oct. 1866, Higbee, Randolph, MO; d. 21 Oct. 1840.  George and Careen are buried Higbee, Randolph, MO.

Father of George PAGE, is possibly George W. PAGE, farmer, b. VA, came to Howard Co., in 1860.  Postal address listed as Franklin.

Children of George H. and Careen OWEN PAGE:
          Susie Della, b. 12 Nov. 1883, Fayette, Howard, MO.  Susie PAGE m. Albert MANNING, 9 Jun. 1903, Higbee, Randolph, MO.
          Johnnie W., b. 11 Jun 1887, Fayette, Howard, MO.  M. Kattie ALLSTON (ALSTON), 21 Apr. 1907.  Had dau. Edna Mae, b. abt 1908, d. 26 Apr. 1910.
          George Martin, b. 29 Jun.1891, Myers, MO.
          Garnett S., b. 28 Dec. 1900, Higbee, Randolph, MO.  M. #1, Mae Christene ROBB, 16 Sep. 1922.  She was b. 09 Dec. 1904 and d. 12 Jan. 1925 of Tuberculosis.  Garnett m. #2 Mildred [               ].  They had sons Billy and Robert E. PAGE.

George H. PAGE, was a lifelong resident of Higbee, MO and was a carpenter by trade, according to his obituary.

Linda Manning -  MANNING

Henry MANNING was b. abt 1860 and m. Elizabeth DILLON.  Henry had brothers, Bill, Clarence and Harry.

Children of Henry and Elizabeth DILLON MANNING:
          Raymond, b. 09 Apr. 1904, Higbee, Randolph, MO
          Ruth Alene, b. 26 Jul. 1906, Wellsville, Montgomery, MO
          Henry Hilton, b. 08 Nov. 1908, Mexico, Audrain, MO
          Harry S. (Seymoure?), b. Montanna
          Edward Morris, b. Montanna
          Donald, b. Montanna

Sharon Davidson -  JUDY/BRADLEY

Looking for information on Virginia Leila JUDY/BRADLEY (not sure which surname is correct).  B. 9 January 1885, Elliott, Randolph, MO.  Mothers name possibly Mary (DE) JAYNE.  Stories indicate city burned down and the school and civil records were lost.  It is possible she was raised by a family with last name of KYLE(S).

Jane Byrnes -  MARTIN

Searching for information on the Samuel MARTIN family.  Samuel and his family migrated in the 1800's to MO from PA.  He was writtin up in the Randolph Co. History as a "prominent citizen".  D. Moberly, Randolph, MO.  His parents William and Sarah MARTIN also died in MO.

Betsy Thomas -  FARRAR/HANLEY

Edward Virgil FARRAR, m. Emily Louisa (Ludie or Lutie) HANLEY, Saline Co., MO, 1865.  The family was found on the 1880 Randolp Cp. census as living in the Sugar Tree Twonship, near the twon of Moberly.  They had 4 or 5 children then (one is believed to be a farm hand).  Ludie d. 1885, bd. in Salem (?) Cemetery.  It is believed she and E. Virgil had another 4 children by that time.  I'm looking for the names of the children and what happened to them when E. Virgil left for parts unknown; remarried and had another faily, possibly in Colorado or California.  Would love to correspond with descendants of either family.

Clark Blake - BLAKE/RUTHERFORD/FITZGERALD

Searching for information and/or descendants of Ephraim BLAKE and Lydia FREELAND.  Came to Randolph Co. in 1840 from Adams Co., OH.  Brought with him children,
John H. BLAKE, b. 1827, d. before 1920, m. 1861,  Randolph Co., Mary FITZGERALD;
Mary BLAKE, b. 1820, d. before 1900, m. 1846, Chariton Co., T. E. RUTHERFORD;
Davis BLAKE, b. ca. 1825, d. 1876, m. 1851, Chariton Co., Matilda BUTNER;
Dorcas Ann BLAKE, b. ca 1830, m. Morris FITZGERALD;
Lydia Margaret BLAKE, b. ca. 1836, m. Mr. SANTEE/SANTRY.

Bobby J. Wadsworth -  GEE

Searching for descendants of the GEE family.  They were among the first settlers of Randolph County.  From there various members spread to the counties of Macon, Callaway, Livingston and Grundy.

Kathryn Alsbury -  BRADLEY/PATTON

Seeking information on James Hirum BRADLEY, (came from Cullpepper Co., VA) and Anna PATTON.  Where James and Anna are listed in the census, there were PATTONS living with other people.  Not sure if these are Anna's people or not.  Also searching for information on Eugene May BRADLEY and (brother) Bradford Bradock BRADLEY.  Any information would be appreciated.  My Grandmother is now 92 years old and would love to see us find these families before she passes.

Thomas Fiske -  WHITE/HUNZACKER/HUNSACKER

Looking for a Doctor.  Samuel WHITE.  Said to have been living in Moberly ca 1800 and who had 10+ children.  Wife's maiden name was HUNZACKER/HUNSACKER.  They were married in IL but there is no more information.  Any help would be appreciated.

Ginny Bumgarner -  OSBORNE/JACOBS

Seeking information on the OSBORNE and JABOCS families of Randolph Co.  In particular, i am looking for ancestors and descendants of Beverley F. OSBORNE (b. 1835, Halifax Co., VA) and Sarah E. JACOBS (b. 1843, Randolph Co, MO, dau. of Joseph and Jane JACOBS).  Beverley and Sarah were m. 10 Feb 1859, Randolph Co., MO.  Beverley OSBORNE's father Burwell OSBORN, died before Jul 1870, Randolph Co., MO.  Who was Burwell's wife?  Would appreciate contact with anyone researching these names.

Mike Hardester -  HARDESTER/HARDISTER

Found reference to Hardister School.  Any more information on the school and/or family?
 
 

CASPRUS2 -  SCHOOLING

Would like to correspond and exchange informaton on the descendents of James or Joseph SCHOOLING.

Susannah FISHER SCHOOLING, widow of Joseph was buried in Randolph Co., MO

Jack R. Louthan -  LOUTHAN/MEAD

Seek information on the family and parents of Edward Harry LOUTHAN and Grace Oreta MEAD.  M. 20 Dec 1913, Moberly, Randolph, MO.  Maiden name of Edward's mother may have been HACKELMAN/HACKLEMAN.

Judy Crain -  PATTON/JOHNSON/DAVIS/WILLIAMS/CAREY/
                       HINES/MARTIN

W.C. (William?) JOHNSON, b. 1827, d. 1907.  Justice of the Peace, blacksmith and family saus Sheriff in Renick, 1899.  Wife Kathryn or Katherine (no known last name) d. 1878.  Son was William Price JOHNSON, b. 7/8/1874, d.  11/5/1954, in OK, m. Ollie PATTON, b. 12/12/1878, Renick, d. 7/15/1856, in OK.

Ollie PATTON's mother was Susan E. WILLIAMS, b. 5/6/1838, d. 10/17/1913.  Susan m. Louis M. CAREY,11/25/1858.  1 ch. Mattie L. CAREY, b. 11/1/1859, d. 4/2/1933.  Mattie m. Neil M. MARTIN, b. 11/3/1859, d. 11/6/1926.  Mattie and Neil had s. Ernest H. MARTIN, b. 12/1877, d. 3/25/1889.

Susan then m. 2nd, James Ramsey DAVIS, Sr., 1/21/1866.  1 ch. James Ramsey DAVIS, Jr., b. 3/28/1870, d. 2/17/1922.  In the book 'Old Families of Randolph County, Missouri' there is an Estelle Lee Hines, b. 9/11/1885, referred to as Mrs. James R. DAVIS.  Looking for a connection.

Susan then m. 3rd, James A. PATTON, 5/3/1874, in Randolph Co, MO.  This marriage is listed in the book with a filing date of 6/6/1874, by C. P. HOLLIS.  2 ch., twins.  Holly (male) and Ollie (female) b. 12/12/1878.  Holly d. as child, Ollied d. 7/15/1956, in OK.

There is some mention in my mother's family bible of a William D. WILLIAMS who died Jan. 1911.  Maybe Susan's father?

Don Marsh -  McLEAN

Seeking any infomation on Eupha McLEAN.  Married Greenup W. WILCOX, 16, October, 1849 in Randolph Co., MO.

Marla Millsap -  NAPIER

Looking for desecntant of James Hay NAPIER, b. late 1800's.  May have lived in or near Moberly, Randolph, MO.  Wish to correspond with the NAPIER family of Randolph County, MO.

Mary Stewart Gerdes - STEWART/BLANKENSHIP

Looking for information on Walter M. STEWART, b. April 1870-77; m. Susan BLANKENSHIP, b. abt. 1896-1899, Moberly, Randolph, MO.  Susan was dau. of John BLANKENSHIP of Randoph Co.  John was retired military who's family owned land purchased in 1844 (section 53 15 18)

Children were Lawrence b. 1899; Emil; Priscilla; Elsie May.

Larry Brizendine -  DOUGHERTY

Jonathan Doughery, s. of John William Dougherty and Catherine (?).  Moved from MO to IA, 1845-46.  Looking for any information.

OKASEY -  FARLEY

Does anyone know anyghint about the Frame Portrait Co. of Moberly , MO
(mid to late 1800's)??

EMcCann -  ADAMS/MILLER/EVANS

Would like to correspond with any descendents of James ADAMS and Margaret MILLER.  Married in Randolph Co., MO, 1835.  Some of their children were Swedenburg, Constantinople and Zelinda (my g-g-grandmother!).  Zelinda m. William Thomas EVANS, 1860, Boone Co., MO.

James ADAMS had brother, Giles who was in Boone Co., at this time.

Zelinda and William had 5 daughters, b. Randolph Co.; Levina, Ada, Minnie, Willie and Florence (my g-grandmother).

David Earl Pinson -  HALLIBURTON

Ambrose HALLIBURTON and wife, Mary FREEMAN, came to Randolph County before it was created with Burrell FREEMAN and the ROWLAND family.

Anyone working on these families, PLEASE contact me now!

JanesVA -  LUCAS/KNAPP/BROWN

Many of my ancestors settled Randolph County 1827/29.  Names include:  John LUCAS, b. 1807, Casey Co., KY; William Ripley BROWN, b. 1825, VA; possibly George Washington KNAPP, b. 1852, IN, or Jackson KNAPP, b. ca. 1830, KY.

I have many relatives and will gladly share information with others.  I live in S. Texas and will do research here in trade for research in Randolph, Macon and other MO counties.

Virginia -  CHAPMAN

Looking for a newspaper article or death record for Hezekiah James CHAPMAN, who was supposedly killed by a switch engine while working for the St. Louis, Kansas City, Northern Railroad in Moberly, MO on Jan. 22, 1879.  He is my GGGrandfather and is buried in Carroll Co., MO but I do not have any record of how he died except through passed down family stories.

Leon Gee - GEE/WALTERS/WADDEL/FELAND/DEJARNATT

Looking for any ancestors of James Samuel GEE and Kempey Armina WALTERS m. 10-21-1880, Levicks Mill, Randolph Co., MO.  Parents of James S. GEE were John William GEE (or JACKSON) and Matilda Jane WADDEL (WARDEL).  Kempy's parents may have been Richard WALTERS and Nancy FELAND.  Kempy's g-grandparents may have been Jackson FELAND and Mary DEJARNATT.

Would like to correspond with anyone who may have information regarding these families.  I am willing to share information.

CYCLIN8 -  THOMAS/MCHATTON

William W. THOMAS and Frances Jane MCHATTON were married in the mid 1850's in Hart Co., KY.  Moved to Randolph Co., MO in about 1859.   They are shown in the 1860 census living in Renick.  William was a merchant.  They had four boys, William Alexander, Frank, Henry Wallace and one other who is believed to have died while young.  William W. died very young (32 years; abt.  1863).  His wife and boys returned to Hart Co., KY where she remarried.

I am looking for anything more on this family, no matter how seemingly insignificant.

Nancy Cole -  ADAMS/FIDLER/BRADLEY/BRASHER/

These families and many other allied families came to Randolph Co., MO from KY.

Looking for cousins, any information.  Willing to share.

Tina Meyer -  OLIVER/ANCELL

Edward OLIVER and Margaret Ann (ANCELL) OLIVER arrived in MO about 1859.

Any information is appreciated.  We have photos, stories, etc. and are willing to share.

Carole -  STILES/STYLES

Looking for information on  the descendants of Simeon STILES (STYLES).

Simeon, b. April 29, 1811, Westfield, MA, came to MO sometime in the late 1830's. He was both a carpenter and a farmer.  He married Rebecca Ann HANNA, Sept. 13, 1838 in Howard Co., MO.  They moved to Randoph Co. a few years later and lived there until their deaths.  Simeon and Rebecca had a total of six children.  I am descended from their eldest William Henry STILES.  Simeon was married two more times, to an Elizabeth (?) and to Ruth DESKIN.  As far as I know, there were no children from the second marriage but there were 3 from the third marriage.

I have a lot of information on both the descendants and ancestors of Simeon and would be happy to share.

Edward J. Susank - SNAVELY/SHIPP

Seeking information on this family that lived in the Moberly area during the last quarter of the 19th century.  Ephfran SNAVELY and Nora Mildred SHIPP had three children: Pearl L., b. November 1893); William Bartlett, b. August 24, 1895; Alta M., b. 1902.

Any information would be appreciated.

Judy Wright -  SMITH

William and Elizabeth of Randolph Co., MO, sold land in Shelby Co., IN in 1837.  Does anyone know anything of William and his children?  Is there a daughter Martha?

Ken McCormick -  McCORMICK/CORMICE/BAXTER

Looking for information on my g-g-grandmother Elizabeth ?, b. October 1843 in NC, m. about 1858 to Marcus (Marquis) McCORMICK of the College Mound area of Macon Co.  He was a nephew of Mason and Bushrod McCORMICK who both settled in Randolph Co.  Marcus d. 1863 in the war and Elizabeth married Phillip BAXTER in Randolph Co. in 1869.  The Randolph Co. marriage record lists her surname as CORMICE rather than McCORMICK.  The BAXTERs moved to Chillicothe and were listed in the censuses from 1870-1900

Regina Shultz -  HULL/BISWELL

Looking for information regarding Micajah HULL and Nancy BISWELL HULL.  They lived near what was called Richland township in Macon Co. but apparently the county borders shifted around that time.  Micajah HULL died 7-19-1860.  He is listed in the "History of Randoph County" as having served on a Grand Jury on 8-18-1837 and was said to be one of the first settlers in Randolph Co.

Any help would be appreciated.  I am very interested in where he and his wife came from and who their parents were.

Laurie C. Miller -  HARPER/WOOD

Looking for ANY information, Peter C. HARPER and Virginia Belle WOOD, m. October 12, 1875, Milton, Randolph, MO.  Peter, b. 8-5-1853.  Virginia b. 3-9-1857 in MO.

Any hard evidence would be greatly appreciated, but rumor and innuendo will do just as well!!
 
 
 

Rebecca Fry Harris -  ADAMS

Does anyone have the 1850 Randolph Co. census?  I am looking for the information on the Isaac ADAMS family.

If anyone has the 1850 Census and would be willing to do other lookups, PLEASE contact me so I can get you listed under "LOOKUPS"!!

L. Butler -  GOODDING/BUTLER/DODSON

According to the Missouri Marriage records the wedding did occur.  The GOODDING GEDCOM file indicates that a Sylvanus BUTLER married Mary Ann DODSON.  Would like to determin the correct spelling of the groom's given name.  If Sylvanus, he may have been my g-g-grandfather.  Was the groom also called Squire?

Willing to share my meager data with anyone, especially the GOODDING family.

Don W. Allen -  MILTON TOWNSHIP

I am looking for the location (county) of Milton Post Office in the 1840-1850 time frame.  I have letters that refer to the Milton Post Office mailing address but can't find it on my map.  this is very important to fina a link in my ancestry.  I believe that my grandmother Elizabeth WARREN PEARL may have died in that area.

John A. Vice  -  DESKINS/VICE

Seeking information about Elijah F. DESKINS, b. Sept. 1805, Montgomery Co., KY, s. of Daniel DESKINS and Keziah HUGHES, d. Moberly, Randolph, MO May 1, 1891.  Also information about Nancy Ann VICE, b. Dec. 7, 1818, Bath Co., KY, d. of Enoch VICE and Elizabeth TUCKER, d. Moberly, Randolph, MO, May 17, 1895.

Also seeking any information about any of the descendant of Elijah and Nancy Ann VICE DESKINS.  Both Elijah F. and Nancy Ann were buried in the McKenzie-Hume Cemetery in Moberly.  The know children of Elijah F. and Nancy Ann were:

1. Daniel D. DESKINS (1840-1844)
2. Margaret J. DESKINS, b. ca 1841
3. Enoch Gabriel DESKINS (1842-1926) m. Mary Ann McKINNEY
4. Charles W. DESKINS (1845-1888)
5. Benjamin Ashland DESKINS  (1848-1929)  m. Sarah A.  WHITE
6. Ann Elizabeth DESKINS (1852-1941) m. James William DIXON
7. Frankln P. DESKINS, b. 1854
8. William curis DESKINS, b. 1856

Any information, help or assistance will be greatly appreciated.  Will be glad to exchange information.

Susan C. Miller -  WHITE/LAWING

G-grandmother Sarah C. WHITE is buried at Perche Church in Randolph Co.  Long with Ruby MILLER who is the daughter of Arthur Clark MILLER and Ola LAWING MILLER.  Do not know much about the LAWING family, would like more information.  Also like more information on the WHITE family.

Kerry Fleming -  VESTAL

Interested in finding out about the Jesse VESTAL who married Elizabeth VESTAL before 1840 in Randolph Co., MO.  How is he related to the other VESTAL familes in the area from NC?  Who was her father?  Where did he go (Lebanon, perhaps?)?  What was Silby short for in the VESTAL family?  Are these Surry or Chatham VESTALS?

In other words...I wish to find out everything about the VESTALS here!!

Snibbod1 -  BRADLEY

Leonard Keeling BRADLEY, d. Dec. 2, 1834, b. Bruce Cemetery, Randolph Co., MO, m. Mary Day "Polly" BOONE, d. of Sameul BOONE (Daniel's older brother.).  Their children are well documented and I descend from s. Thomas who married Elizabeth COCKRILL.  The parents of Leonard Keeling BRADLEY reportedly are Terry THOMAS and Molly KEELING BRADLEY of Surry Co, NC.

Has anyone taken this line back farther than this?  Would like to share information.

Ruth Arnold -  NEVINS

Am looking for informaiton on the NEVINS family.  Lillian Mae GAITHER, b. 15 July 1888, Moberly, Randolph, MO, m. Samuel Houston NEVINS at Brown's Station, Dec. 23, 1903.  Helen Grace NEVINS, b. May 11, 1924, Moberly, Randolph, MO.

Any information found on this family would be a great help.

Don W. Allen -  LEFFLER/GREEN

My grandmother Susan Frances LEFFLER was b. Randolph Co, 25 Dec. 1873.  Her parents were Jacob Insco LEFFLER and Susan Frances GREEN.  I am looking for ties to the LEFFLER  and GREEN famileis.  I believe that Susan GREEN'S father was a Frank or Franklin GREEN from KY or TN.  I have no idea where the LEFFLER parents came from except that Jacob Insco LEFFLER supposedly was born in Boone Co., MO.

Any help would be appreciated.

PEARL/WARREN

Seeking any information on William PEARL and wife Elizabeth WARREN.  William and Elizabeth migrated from Kentucky in the 1830's to Chilicothe, Livingston,MO and then to Randolph Co. in the 1840's.  Elizabeth d. ca. 1840, not sure if in Livingston Co. or Randolph Co.

They had the following children:
Amanda Malvina (my g-grandmother), m. Francis Withers ALLEN
Mary Ann "Mollie", m. Isaac W. BOUCHER
Sarah E. "Sallie", m. John M. RRING (settled in Moberly)
John
Henry (probably d. ca 1940 also)

I am primarily interested in the location of Henry and Elizabeth's death and any ancestry information for her.

Carol Williams -  TOMLINSON/SHANKSTER

My g-g-grandfather John S. TOMLINSON is thought to have died in Randolph Co, MO sometime aroung 1844.  His wife was Ann SHANKSTER and they came from the Whitgift area of Lincolnshire Yorkshire ca. 1833.

Paulette Haynes -  HAYNES

Researching the HAYNES family for about 20 years and would like to update records regarding the descentants of Rev. Levi HAYNES and Rebecca ORR.  Rev.Levi HAYNES, d. 9 Oct. 1898 in Randolph Co., MO

Mark Wright -  WRIGHT

Hezekiah WRIGHT, Sr.; b. abt. 1798, Madison Co., KY; m.20 Oct. 1820 Madison Co., KY to Deliah LEE; b. abt. 1800

Children are:
David WRIGHT, b. abt 1827
John WRIGHT, b. Abt. 1830
James WRIGHT, B. 25 Mar. 1831; d. 3 Jan. 1905, Randolph Co., MO; m. 1 Jan. 1852
               to Martha ALVERSON; b. about 1830; d. about 1901, Randolph Co., MO
Hezikiah WRIGHT, Jr.,; b. 1833-1843, Randolph Co., MO; m. abt 1863 to Anna
              VALENTINE, b. abt 1850
Gideon WRIGHT; b. abt. 1834; d. aft 1860
Elizabeth WRIGHT; b. abt 1836
Silas WRIGHT; b. 18 May 1838; d. abt 1900; m. abt 1860 to Mary E. BIRCH; b. abt
               1850; d. abt 1925; m. 2nd about 1884 to Brella E. ARMSTRONG; b. abt 1850;
               d. 1925 m. 3rd about 1892 to Martha Susan MINOR; b. 3  May 1852 in
               Randolph Co., MO; d. 23 Apr 1922, Huntsville, MO
Charles Durling WRIGHT; b. abt 1839; d. abt 1842
Rebecca WRIGHT; b. abt 1841; m. Henry ALVERSON; b. abt 1850
Richard WRIGHT; b. aft 1843
Charles WRIGHT; b. aft 1844; d. abt 1850
Elizabeth WRIGHT; b. aft 1844
Thomas Pettit WRIGHT; b. 17 Nov 1848, Randolph Co., MO; d. 9 Apr. 1921,
               Marshfield, MO; m. Margaret E. BRANHAM; b. 16 Oct. 1846; d. 15 Mar
               1891; m. 2nd Emma IRVIN; b. abt 1850

Hezekiah, Sr. is descended from the Quaker  WRIGHTS of Oyster Bay, LI and Deliah is "supposedly" first cousin to Robert E. LEE.

Any further information will be greatly received.  Always willing to share notes.

Jane Byrnes -  MARTIN

Samuel MARTIN migrated in the 1880's to MO <PA.  He d. Moberly and was listed as a prominent citizen.  His parents William and Sarah MARTIN also d. MO.

Nell Gronberg  -  WATERS/BROCKMAN

Looking for information on Lawrence WATERS and Sarah BROCKMAN who are listed in the Randolph Co. MO Index to Wills and Bonds 1840-1853.

Glad to exchange information.

Michael L. Tidwell -  DENNIS/REID

Simon Peter DENNIS was a stow-away from Ireland.  He came to MO in 1859 and m. Marthat REID, of Novelty, MO in 1862.  They had 6 sons--Charles, John, Seba, Daniel, Earl and Lorenzo.  Moved to Renick, Randolph MO where Simon Peter was a farmer.  Martha m. 2nd William B. PENROD of Cherry, MO.

Would appreciate information on Simon DENNIS, especially pertaining to his Irish origins.  Would also like more details of Martha REID.  Will share all information I have.

Noel Beddow Marcy -  BEDDOW

John BEDDOW; b. 1861, Wheeling, WV.  His family moved to Huntsville, Randolph, MO in 1875.  Who was his father?  Any siblings?

M. 1880 toHannah Marie GRIFFITH(S), b. 1864, Tunnel, OH.  Her family moved to Huntsville, MO when she was a child.

They had 8 children all b. Huntsville.  Some stayed others moved to AZ and NM including my grandfather Edward William (Nick) BEDDOW.

I believe that John and Hannah left MO in 1921.  John was a Deacon in the Baptist church according to his obituary.  Who were is parents?  Who were the wives of his sons??  What did he do in MO?  Why did he leave  Who are my MO cousins?..........!!!!!!!  Want more!!!!!

dbichel -  FOOR

Searching for information on g-grandfather Willam FOOR, b. 2 Oct. 1812.  Where?; m. 1st 10 Apr 1833 Where? to Sophia CARLOCK who d. 6 m. after birth of son John Carlock FOOR Where?.  M. 2nd 24 Dec 1837 to Mary Ann FOWLER Where?.  Two sons were born, both dying in infancy Where?  The first record I have is the 1840 OH census for Hamilton Co., Cincinnati, 5th ward.  He is listed in the Cincinnati City Directory, 1842, 1843 & 1846.  He was in Randolph Co by 1851 as he was listed in original land purchases 10 Oct 1851.  He m. 3rd in Howard Co.,  MO 16 Aug. 1854 to Susannah ANDREWS, b. 17 Sept 1829.  They had 9 children.  Susannah d. 13 Apr. 1877 and William d. 15 Dec. 1893.  They are buried in the Burton Cemetary at Higbee, MO as is Mary Ann.  I believe William moved to MO because Mary Ann had relatives living in Randolph Co., perhaps brothers.  Some FOWLERs had lived in Randolph as early as 1833.  Would like to know where William was before 1840.

Will share information with anyone.

Alice Henson -  STINSON

Researching family of Edmund/Ned STINSON/STEPHENSON.  Lived in Randolph Co. 1850.  Did he have a daughter Nancy Jane who married Robert L. WHITE of Howard Co, MO about 1831?

BikenMike -  McDANIEL/HARRIS/GUNN/EPPERLY/GIBSON

Looking for any information to any McDANIEL families in mid 1800's Randolph Co.  Have seen platte information for Elisha, Alfred and John McDANIEL, starting as early as 1827 and going to after 1850's.  This was in the Sugar Creek and Chariton townships according to the 1850/1860 Census.

In addition, looking for connections to related families of GUNN (Starling, Michael and Thomas), GIBSON (Robert), HARRIS (A.F., James Henry, and David) and EPPERLY (Solomon, George and others) who were in the same areas and times.  Trying to establish lineage for Alexander McDANIEL (~1815-1853) and his wife Savannah HARRIS (1830-?), whose mother I believe, was a GUNN.  Savannah may have married a GIBSON and the probate for Alexander had EPPERLY's listed that may be related.

Joe Miller -  MURRAY

Looking for information on an Allen MURRAY, born in MO (probably Crawford Co.) in 1855 and last known to be living in Moberly, Randolph, MO.  His fater was William MURRAY, who died fighting in the Civil War.

Carolyn Peters -  JACKSON/McKINNEY

Does anyone have any information on John JACKSON or Abraham McKINNEY, both who owned property in Randolph Co., MO around 1822?

Any information will be appreciated and I will share what I have.
 
 
 

Sarah Lynch Black -  GRIGGS/HINES

Looking for information on Albert Coma GRIGGS, d. Higbee, MO, 1948.  His w. was Addie Kate HINES.  She was the dau. of Richard L. and Mary Elizabeth DAWKINS.  Albert Coma and Addie Hate HINES had the following children:

Sula Jane, b. Sept. 26, 1906, m. Boyd LYNCH
Faunchion, b. 1900     Margaret, b. 1904     Norine, b. 1902     Georgia, b. 1909
Harvey, b. abt. 1910/1911     Frata, b. abt. 1914     Julia, b. 1918

Would appreciate any information on the GRIGGS and HINES families.
 
 
 

O.C. Oakley -  BRAND

Looking for any information concerning the BRAND family that lived on a farm near Huntsville, MO during the latter part of the 1800's.  One or more members may have worked in the Randolph Co. recorders office.

Yvonne -  C. W. HAMMOND

Looking for information on C. W. (possibly Colby Wayne) HAMMOND, b. 26 May, 1879 in Randolph Co., MO.  His parents were Sam HAMMOND and Mandy PRATHER.

Kay E. Fleming -  MEARS

Samuel H. and Lucinda MEARS lived in Moberly, Randolph, MO in the early 1920-30's.  Samuel d. 1927 and Lucinda in 1939.  They are buried at Oakland Cemetery.

Children were: Welle J., Homer, E., Otis, Iva Stella, Leona, and Alta V.

Beth Wilson - HUBBARD

Seeking descendants of Asa HUBBARD and first wife Susannah and second wife Priscilla, in Randolph County, ca. 1840+. 12/29/97 0105 GMT

Chris Doehring - DOEHRING

Looking for DOEHRING cousins that lived in Moberly and worked for the railroads before 1960.  Granfather's memory is failing.  12/29/97 0115 GMT

Billy Cox - COATNEY

Searching for ancestors of the COATNEY family of Randolph County.  Ann COATNEY m. John GROOMS, 12 Nov 1829.  Hannah COATNEY m. Jacob STANLEY, 1 Jun 1841 and Caswell COATNEY m. Martha SEARS, 1 Oct 1841.  These marriages occured in Randolph County; any COATNEY information helpful.  Thanks. 12/29/97 0120 GMT

Christi Watkins - WATKINS

Searching Jesse WATKINS in Randolph County, Missouri around 1823.  Henry, his son, place of birth is shown as Randolph County.  Jesse's wife was Mary.  They originally came from North Carolina.  Perhaps they were passing through this area on their way to Buchanan County, where they finally settled.  12/29/97 0125 GMT

Lucy Morgan - BELL/HOCKERSMITH

I am looking for information on Thomas BELL and Eliza HOCKERSMITH who were married in Randolph County, 15 Jan 1838.  Was their a daughter also named Eliza (Elizabeth), who possibly could have moved to Texas and married a Monroe PACK, and later settled in Grundy County, Tennessee? 1/8/98 0040 GMT

Linda Manning - COOK

I am looking for information on some prople attending a COOK family reunion in Higbee in 1940.  Some people ther were, Mrs. R.A. REYNOLDS, Bill MAGRUDER, Miller ROBB and of most interest at this time, Grace CRESON.  The name of Grace CRESON, is in an old address book of my Aunt, Ruth Alene MANNING, who is from Higbee and Fayette, MO.  She is daughter of Albert and Susie PAGE MANNING.  Her Uncle, Garnett PAGE was married to Mae Christene ROBB.  Wondering who Grace CRESON is.  Thanks, Linda.

Lonnie R. Shoemaker - SHOEMAKER

My gr gr grandfather Alva SHOEMAKER migrated from Wayne County, KY to Randolph County, ca. 1828-29 and settled with his family near a village known as Moccasonville.  He married Sarah MULLINAX, daughter of Elisha MULLINAX and  Charity MCCULLOM, 29 November 1829.  They raised the folowing family in Randolph County: 1) Mary Ann (Polly), b. ca. 1832 m. Fountain WILSON; 2) William, b. ca. 1834 m. Nancy Ann SUMMERS; 3) John Calvin, b. 8 Sep 1836 m. Elizabeth Ann SUMMERS; 4) Charlotte Amy, b. 23 Aug 1838 m. Larkin FUGATE; 5) Thomas M., b. 25 Aug 1840 m. Margaret Frances SHOEMAKER; 6) Bright Gilstrap, b. ca. 1842; 7) James B., b. Nov 1844 m. Wealthy B. SUMMERS; 8) Rebecca Francis, b. 17 Dec 1847 m. Andrew D. RAMSEY; 9) Sarah, b. Jun 1850 m. Joseph E. Laugherty; 10) Solomon Benjamin, b. 23 Apr 1853 m. Ursala Emma CALL; 11) Henry Franklin, b. Feb 1857 m. Annie Elizabeth TATE.  Any information on this family, their spouses or off-spring wil be appreciated.