I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFO ON JAMES TURNER AND ELIZABETH (WHEELER) TURNER, MARTIN PLUMB AND OLIVE THOMAS, GEORGE TETRICK, JAMES TETRICK, JIMMY TETRICK, AND LUDA (BELL) TETRICK. I KNOW THEY LIVED IN OZARK AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES.

Over 150 years ago the BELL family walked into Ozark County. It was as a part of the infamous Trail of Tears when the Cherokee Nation was removed from the Atlantic seaboard to the Indian Territory of OK. Henry as a boy of eleven or twelve, along with nearly 4,000 Indians, walked westward, finally reaching the Mississippi River in the winter. Partially frozen though the river was, the Indians were ordered to swim, walk across it, or cross it in any way possible. From the Mississippi, the Cherokees were located at the fort where Rolla, MO, is now located. Henry and elven or twelve other young Cherokees decided that the Indian Territory was not for them, and they left the main group and moved southward. They spent the winter of 1838 in a cave on the branks of the north branch of the White River, commonly called the North Fork River, at the area known now as "Rainbow Springs." Included in this group were two young women; however, in the spring all except Henry BELL decided that life in the Ozarks was not wonderful and they would move into the Indian Territory. Henry spent his adult life in Ozark County with the only exception being during the Civil War when he served as a guide. He was a guide first for the Confederacy, then when captured, he sered as A Union guide, and finally at the end of the war, he once again had the opportunity to guide the Confederate forces. His participation in the Civil War was between the two battles of Wilson Creek and Pea Ridge; however, the family cannot document that he participated in either of these battles. Henry was a blacksmith by trade, a farmer by necessity, a fisherman by choice, and a wanderer by birth! He was credited with six white wives. However, MO did not recognize red and white marriages; therefore, they wre common-law marriages.The white wife who would become the mother of John BELL is not documented. Henry lived to be over 100 years old and he is buried at Eaton Cemetery in Ozark County. Submitted by Carol (Bell) Silvey & James Southards, "A History of Ozark County 1841-1991", pg. 35-36.

Almost nothing is known of Jane BELL, but she was among the earliest listed landowners in Ozark County. Her children included boys Alvis, Owen, and Lewis; and girls, Josephine, Tanzy Ludie, and Francis. Nothing is known of the father, thought some say he was a man named Owens who lived nearby. Jane probably came from KY. She was reportedly one-half Cherokee, her mother having been kidnapped by the Cherokee and being pregnant when Jane was rescued. She first appears in Ozark County app. 1840 and lived there the remainder of her life. Her daughter, Josephine, b. 4 Apr 1855 and she m. Solomon MOFFIS. They maintained a farm on Bryant Creek for many years, rearing thirteen children, including Elda "Ella" MOFFIS. Josephine d. 20 May 1928. Submitted by Larry HILBURN, "A History of Ozark County 1841-1991", pg. 37-38.

At age twelve, Martha ROBERTS, in 1859 or early 1860, came to Ozark County from Georgia with her parents. A. (rest of name illegible in census records) and Sintha B. ROBERTS, and nine of their eleven children. They settled on Big North Fork River at Tecumseh, MO. The 1860 census of Ozark County gives A. ROBERTS age as 38, born SC; Sintha, 37, b. ALA. The children were given as J. (illegible), 17. Marcus, 15. Sarah, 14. Martha and William, 12 (twins). Thomas, 10. Juann, 8. Nancy, 6. Amanda, 5; all born in GA, and Josiah, 1, b. MO. All eleventh child, James Monroe, b. MO in Oct 1863, he d. 1947. After her husband was hanged by bushwhackers at Tecumseh, Sintha, with her children, moved to the Little Creek settlement, a Union stronghold, for protection from the renegades. It was here that William Thomas PILAND (b. 25 Nov 1836 Henderson County, KY) and Martha ROBERTS met. They were married on 4 May 1866. Juann ROBERTS m. Joe THOMPSON. Nancy ROBERTS m. Charles MARTIN. Amanda ROBERTS m. John TURNER on 23 Dec 1875. Their children were: Charlie TURNER, Claude TURNER and Cora TURNER (twins), Billy TURNER, Jimmie TURNER, Sarah TURNER, Viola TURNER, and Teeley TURNER. Martha & Wililam T. PILAND had three children: Marcus PILAND m. Della BRADLEY in 1908, John Washington "Wash"PILAND m. Emma EMERSON in 1906, and Parniecia "Nicie" PILAND m. George W. WOLLINS in 1896. Source "A History of Ozark County 1841-1991", pg. 442-443.

Charles Monroe TURNER b. 22 Jun 1887, d. 3 Nov 1959. He m. Leora GRAHAM b. 3 Apr 1891, d. 23 Jul 1970. Twelve children: Eunice Virgil TURNER (1909-1978); Winford Elie TURNER (1911-1937); Felice Marie TURNER (1913-1982); Inez Ray TURNER (1915-1935); Willard Ross TURNER (1917) Dempsey TURNER (1920-1922); Mabel Nadine TURNER (1923); Doyle TURNER (1925-1925); Gerald Lee TURNER (1926-1966); Gladys Charlene TURNER (1929); and Alene TURNER(1933-1936). They lived at the head of North Fork Creek. Their farm was in Ozark County but joined Douglas County on the north. Family members are buried at the Murray Cemetery at Squires, MO. Source: "A History of Ozark County 1841-1991", pg. 566.

Howard HASKINS b. 6 Jan 1940, Thornfield, MO; son of Basil Guy HASKINS & Alma Ellen JOHNSON. On 28 Feb 1865, Howard m. Leah Gail STREIGHT b. 31 Jul 1943, Springfield, dau of Lloyd STREIGHT & Glayds PLUMB. The STREIGHT family lived at Smallett, near Ava, in Douglas County. A son, Douglas Sean HASKINS b. 31 May 1968 in Kansas City, MO; on 14 Jul 1990, he m. Christina ELLER, dau of Dennis ELLER. Howard & Leah have a dairy & beef operation on a farm near Thornfield. This is the only mention of the surname PLUMB in the book, "A History of Ozark County 1841-1991", pg. 260.

Isaac Luther "Lute" SOUTHARDS (1888-1974), son of Joseph A. SOUTHARDS & nancy J. (no surname given) was born in Ozark County on his farmer's homestead. The farm was on the Bryant River near the present site of Aid-Hodgson Mill. On 12 Jan 1912, he m. Luvena BELL (1895-1985) who was born near Trail, dau of John BELL & Emaline OWENS. In their early married life, they worked in OK before returning to Ozark County. Their children are: Earnie "Clifford" SOUTHARDS (1916-1981) m. Audrey Carol CLARK of Sunnyside, WA and lived in WA the remainder of his life. Three daughters: Veleda (Southards) NELSON; Sandra (Southards) JENSON; and Sharon (Southards) GANNON. Ruba Lafern "Fern" SOUTHARDS (1923-?) m. Gilbert E. TILMAN, son of Keith TILMAN & Mary EASTER. They resided in Springfield, MO. Two daughters: Birdena S. (Tilman) STOCKTON and Cathy A. (Southards) ARINGTON. James SOUTHARDS m. Betty Louise PEASE, dau of Norton W. PEASE & Christina ? (no surname given) of Dora, MO. They spent most of their married life in St. Louis area. Two children: Eddie J. SOUTHARDS and Brenda L. (Southards) PROEBSTING. Freeda SOUTHARDS m. Darrel J. SMITH, son of Virgil SMITH & Essie SANDERS. They live in the St. Louis area. Four children: Gary L. SMITH; Larry D. SMITH; Cecil R. SMITH; and Linda C. SMITH. -- Submitted by Louise Southards in "A History of Ozark County 1841-1991", pg. 530-531.

John BELL (1853-1903) m. Emaline OWENS (1856-1937). They resided near Trail. They were farmers. John died at an early age, leaving his wife, Emaline, to rear a large family, which she did well with the help of the older children. Along with their own farm, Emaline inherited a farm on Bryant River near their own land. Both tracts are still owned by their descendents.

John's parents came to mid-Missouri from Tennessee. His father, Henry BELL, was a farmer and blacksmith. John and his brothers Emanuel "Mal" BELL, Irving BELL, and George BELL liked to fish and hunt, so they settled in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas. George BELL homesteaded a farm west of Blanche. He was almost blind, but he walked to visit relatives in AR. Dogs seemed to sense his condition and would not bite him. He became acquainted with everyone along his route, and he often spent nights with the settlers. Mary J.; Martha; and Emanuel died young. "Jim" had a bad case of typhoid at the time and Emanuel died of it.
Twelve children:

(1) James W. "Jim" BELL (1876-1968) m. Nancy POOL.

(2) Mary J. BELL (1877-1903) m. William Trail.

(3) Martha E. BELL (1879-1900).

(4) John H. BELL (1881-1900).

(5) Thomas E. BELL (1883-1987).

(6) Amanda "Mandy" BELL (1885-1925) m. Burt CAPPS. Their children were: Lucy CAPPS, Bessie CAPPS, Delbert CAPPS, and Lowell CAPPS.

(7) Christopher Columbus "Lum" BELL (1887-1983) m. Vianna Cranshaw Lowell. Their children were: Clyde BELL m. Joyce PEASE; Cecil BELL; and Verna BELL.

(8) Harrison BELL (1889-1934), a bachelor, died age 44 yrs.

(9) Jeanny "Jennie" BELL (1891-1981) m. Arender DYE. Their son, Lester DYE, age ten, was fatally kicked by a horse. Their daughter, Edna DYE, m. Anderson DOBBS.

(10) Cora BELL (1893-1980) m. Tom DRISKELL. Their children were: Vera DRISCOLL; Dennis DRISCOLL; Vedith DRISCOLL; Gertrude DRISCOLL; Dwight DRISCOLL; Madonna DRISCOLL; Wilma DRISCOLL; Drue DRISCOLL; and Doris DRISCOLL.

(11) Alvena "Vena" BELL (1895-1985) m. Luther "Luke" SOUTHARDS. Their children were: Clifford SOUTHARDS; Fern SOUTHARDS; James SOUTHARDS; and Freida SOUTHARDS.

(12) Clarence E. BELL (1897-1973) m. Lillian LUNA; dau of Buford LUNA, Brixey. Their childrenwere: Dale BELL m. Martha McCLEARY; Donald BELL m. Mary OLIPHANT; Darrell BELL m. Nancy PARKER. -- Submitted by Louise Southards in "A History of Ozark County 1841-1991", pg. 38.

James W. "Jim" BELL (1876-1968)went from Ozark County, MO, to the foot of Pike's Peak, hewed railroad ties, and lived on a menu consisting mainly of grouse and deer for two years. Jim returned in the early 1900s, paid cash for a 160 acre farm (which Chris EATON had homesteaded). "Jim" BELL m. Nancy POOL (b. 1886-d. ?). They later added 80 acres to their farm. Jim, a blacksmith and farmer, served as clerk of the Silver Shade School District for 50 years. They are buried in the EATON Cemetery. Their children were:
(1) Lawrence BELL m. Lydia DRISCOLL. Their children were: Marvin BELL; Ava Marie BELL; and Ada BELL. (2) Earl BELL m. Myrtle PARSLEY. Their children: Delores BELL; Leon BELL; Etta Jane BELL; Leota BELL; Oleta BELL; William Cleon BELL, and Donald BELL, who died in childhood of a fatal gunshot.
(3) Fred BELL, having lost an arm in WWII, returned and he m. 1st: Lolla ? (no surname given) of Lafayetta, LA. Lolla returned and raised their daughters, Fredna BELL and Sharon BELL, in Lafayette, LA. Fred lived at Mountain Grove, MO. Fred m. 2nd: Viney BELL (no relation). (4) Arville BELL, a five-year veteran of WWII, a disabled civil service employee, had a farm in the Drury area (in 1991). (5) Eara BELL m. Alfred BOWIN. Their daughter, Gloria BOWIN, m. Jerry ADAMS. -- Submitted by Juanita BRUFFETT for Arville BELL, "A History of Ozark County 1841-1991", pg. 37.

Clyde Roy BELL, a fourth generation Ozarker, continued his education and received a B.S. in Education from Southwest Missouri State College and a Masters in Education from Drury College. Clyde m. Joyce PEASE on 23 Sep 1939, and both continued to teach in rural schools in Douglas, Howell, & Ozark counties until they moved to Ava in the fall of 1957. Clyde was a building principal in junior high and then spent approximately 25 years as the elementary principal. The BELL family has reached a circle in relation to Ozark County because the daughter of Clyde & Joyce, Carol BELL and her husband Richard SILVEY, and their daughter, Christena SILVEY, again own property along the Bryant River just as did the first BELL, Henry, who walked into the county of Ozark. -- Submitted by Carol (Bell) SILEY & James SOUTHARDS in "A History of Ozark County 1841-1991", pg. 35.