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Re: Obituaries for Dorothy Langdon, William Keiran Langdon

sumaree — 2010-03-07 00:51:20Z

Fortunately, I was also able to locate an obituary on Dorothy Langdon:

DOROTHY LANGDON

Dorothy June Langdon, 84, Milo, died Feb. 22 at Nevada City Hospital, following a lengthy illness.

Born June 10, 1897 in Phelps County, Missouri, she was the daughter of Marion and Daisy Esther Heflin Hance.

She came to Milo in 1944 from Kansas City, where she had owned an doperated the Virginia Barbeque, and she also owned and operated the West Side Cafe in Nevada for several years.

She is survived by one brother, Edward Lee of Wentzville, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Milster Funeral Home, with internment in the Olive Branch Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

Nevada Daily Mail
Nevada, Missouri
February 23, 1982

Keturah Graham, Penelope Nichols, in Osage 1880

mulbrie — 2010-03-02 20:53:31Z

Keturah Graham (various spellings of Keturah) last appeared in the census in 1880 in Osage, in the home of her daughter Penelope Nichols (Mrs. Elias Nichols).

I want to find out if Keturah Graham died in Osage, and when. Is there an obit, a funeral home record? Any other suggestions?

Keturah's maiden name was McGary. She was probably b. in IN. She moved to northwest AR and married Nelson Reed Graham, Jr. ca 1840.

Her daughter Penelope was born in AR in 1842, and married Elias Nichols in AR in 1868. Their children were Charles, Dorsey, and twins Albert and Alfred.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Obituaries for Dorothy Langdon, William Keiran Langdon

sumaree — 2010-03-01 22:12:00Z

I'll update this based on what I've just discovered. From the Nevada Daily Mail, Nevada, Missouri: LANGDON RITES - Graveside funeral rites for W. K. (Jack) Langdon, long-time resident of Nevada who died Saturday, will be held at 8:30 o'clock tomorrow morning at Newton Burial Park. The body will lie in state at Hays Funeral Home until the hour of the service.

I also discovered that William Kieran "Jack" Langdon's first wife was named Sarah and she died 14 Nov 1954 in Nevada, Missouri.

Jack was a musician in the 1920s - 1930s based on census records. I also came across some ads for some of his appearances, including one with Jack Langdon's Red Hot Pepper Orchestra. He played piano at the movie theater.

When he died, he was a retired taxi operator.

At least I'm finding a little bit more information - it helps to know that he was going by a different first name from his birth name.

Re: STATE HOSPITAL #3

NancyofVernonCo — 2010-02-21 04:23:28Z

Everything about researching former patients is at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~motcogs/ Click on the Resources tab and then select State Hospital #3 from the list of subjects. Good luck with your research.

Re: STATE HOSPITAL #3

patricialyn21 — 2010-02-21 04:05:03Z

I know Jewell Mae Quigg was in & out of the State Hospital #3. Can you tell me if she died there. She did die in Vernon Co.
She was b. 5-4-1902 & d. 5-26-1981
Thank you for any help!

William C Cross

xiagoya — 2010-02-16 20:25:34Z

Looking for newspaper articles regarding the death of Wm Cross a railway switchman. He died on the job on 8 Aug 1916. Any articles regarding him or his family is much welcomed.

Re: Marriage Indexes Online 1902-1929

NancyofVernonCo — 2010-01-14 19:10:56Z

Thank you, Cindy. We do this with the hope that others will work on indexing records in their counties, and those records will help us in our personal research. And everyone who can use a computer can help index records through FamilySearch.org at http://indexing.familysearch.org/newuser/nuhome.jsf

Re: Marriage Indexes Online 1902-1929

lblanke907 — 2010-01-13 03:02:21Z

Thank you (and all the volunteers!!) for such a wonderful resource. If it weren't for folks like all of you our research would take so much more time. Thanks for all your efforts.

Cindy Blankenship

Marriage Indexes Online 1902-1929

NancyofVernonCo — 2010-01-11 20:07:21Z

The Tri-County Genealogy Society is pleased to provide online indexes for Vernon County Missouri Marriage Record Books J, K, L, M, N, O, P, and Q. These finding aid databases were created by area volunteers to assist you in your research. The Society's web link is http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~motcogs/index.html and the direct link to the Marriages webpage is http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~motcogs/marriages.htm

Good luck with your research!

Adolphus Tanner 1850--193?

brianfutrel — 2010-01-05 23:49:56Z

Adolphus Tanner was born about 1850. In about 1874 he married Martha Louisa Robertson. They later moved to Erie, Kansas where they lived for a long time. They were buried there. They had several children. One son was Walter Eugene Tanner, born 1875. I need to know who the father was of Martha Louisa
Tanner. If you know anything about Martha, please contact me. Thanks brian

John Locke Barkley in Vernon County in 1860

anquestor_1 — 2010-01-03 22:13:17Z

Looking for any information on my 4th great grandfather who moved to Vernon County, Missouri, from Wayne County, Tennessee. His first wife was Anna Powell who died abt. 1822. He died 26 May 1879 - presumably in Vernon County. His 2nd wife was Elizabeth Bostic of Wayne Co TN who died 1880 in Tippah Co MS. My gggf William M. Barkley settled in Shannon County, Missouri and siblings scattered. Don't know much about John Locke and would be greatful for any little nugget anyone finds.

Re: STATE HOSPITAL #3

NancyofVernonCo — 2010-01-02 22:12:11Z

Turpin Funeral Home is no longer in business. I would suggest you look for an obituary in his hometown newspaper and look for a probate file in his home county. The probate file might contain information regarding cemetery plot purchase, burial expenses, grave digging, etc. During the 1920s there were many burials everywhere without markers; and many cemeteries keep only records of plot purchases (not burial records). The cemetery might have record of the family purchasing the plots at that time. Good luck with your research.

Re: STATE HOSPITAL #3

nbbowen — 2010-01-02 15:49:44Z

PS The Missouri death certificate for James F. Howell (born 13 March 1853, Washington Co. IL, died 16 April, Vernon Co. MO) indicates he was buried on April 18, 1923 in Carthage, Jasper Co. MO. As you know, that is the location of the Park Cemetery where his wife was buried in 1929.

Re: STATE HOSPITAL #3

nbbowen — 2010-01-02 15:39:23Z

Carrie,

I do not live in Vernon County, Missouri--I'm in Georgia, too!

I wish I could be more help. The records I got from the State Hospital in Nevada, like yours, stated the funeral home who received the body of my deceased ancestor; I had to contact the funeral home/cemetery in Greenfield, Dade Co., to confirm the internment. It would appear that James Howell was buried in the Park Cemetery in Marion, MO, but unless you can find local (Jasper Co.) confirmation, the State Hospital in Nevada can't be any more help.

Good luck!

Nancy Bowen
Cornelia GA

Re: STATE HOSPITAL #3

carriebias — 2010-01-01 21:31:25Z

Nancy,

I hope since you are from Vernon Co, MO that you may know how and where I might locate the following information.

My G-GF James Howell was in State Hospital *3 in the final days of his life, he had been paralyzed for years due to an illness while visiting family in CA. Shortly after his return to Marion, Jasper Co, MO he was placed in the Hospital.

After his death on 16 Apr 1923 the Turpin's Funeral Home/Mortuary had the body for the funeral arrangements. From all info I can find, James was interred in the Park Cemetery in Carthage, Jasper Co, MO.

But, I cannot find definitive proof of this fact. His wife who died in 1929 has a (cemetery) record of interrement. The individual that maintains those records has not been able to say for sure one way or the other if James is in fact buried next to his wife.

I would like to know if Turpin's Funeral Home/Mortuary is still in business. If not is there any chance that their records might still exist and if so where I might find those records.

If you do not know the actual answers to my questions, is there someone you might direct me to for assistance on if and where these records may be located?

If anyone else has suggestions or info, please feel free to advise.

Cordially,
Carrie
Atlanta, GA

Bronaugh

reneekoechner — 2009-12-26 04:40:36Z

Searching for info on a little country store in or near Bronaugh.The store was built & owned by John Price,he called it "Price Town".This was around 1910 or so.He closed the store shortly after World War II.Anyone know of photographs of the store or info would be greatly appreciated.Thank you,Renee.

Index to Vernon Co, MO Marriage Book I, 1900-1902

NancyofVernonCo — 2009-12-22 20:16:06Z

An index to the Vernon County, Missouri Marriage Record Book I, 1900 to 1902, is now available online at the Tri-County Genealogical Society website at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~motcogs/

Also new on the website is an index to Patrick Brophy’s newest book, FIRE AND SWORD: A Missouri County in the Civil War.

Re: neeh help in a birth lookup 1937 in vernon county, clayton missouri

NancyofVernonCo — 2009-12-15 23:09:40Z

Information on researching births in Vernon County, Missouri can be found on the local genealogy society’s webpage at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~motcogs/ Click on RESOURCES and then select Births from the list. I would suggest that you obtain a birth certificate from the State of Missouri -- you can tell them either/or for the birth location.

neeh help in a birth lookup 1937 in vernon county, clayton missouri

elmerenaoliver — 2009-12-15 17:49:38Z

harold oaks was born in clayton,vernon county or st.louis county,missouri,,parents were joe oaks and virginia mae oliver, who can help me,, harold died in 1995 in tarrant county,texas

Re: Looking for decendants of HENRY siblings George William, Maude E, Mable H, Nora Oneil, Guy W, Clyde and Catherine Elizabeth STATES

gailbuck42 — 2009-12-06 20:00:05Z

Here's what I got On the Henery's
http://www.forefathers.envy.nu/941.htm

Do yoy have anything on Charles Brown And Rhoda (Wallace) Brown Nellie Henry sister.

Thank You

Email-- peewee146@livemail.com

Re: ARTHUR VEACH

patricialyn21 — 2009-12-01 02:12:45Z

I know they were there in 1954. Thanks for the info.

Re: ARTHUR VEACH

NancyofVernonCo — 2009-12-01 01:33:13Z

When were they in Vernon Co, MO? You might want to check the information provided by the local genealogy society on researching deaths in Vernon County. www.rootsweb.com/~motcogs/ Click on RESOURCES and then select DEATHS. Several of the links apply to any county in Missouri. Good luck with your research.

ARTHUR VEACH

patricialyn21 — 2009-12-01 00:32:18Z

I am looking for the cemetery Arthur Veach is buried. I do not know the name of his spouse. Thank you for any help!

Re: OLD CEMETERY SOUTH OF NEVADA, MO

NancyofVernonCo — 2009-11-28 23:59:42Z

You might want to check the information provided by the local genealogy society on researching deaths in Vernon County. www.rootsweb.com/~motcogs/ Click on RESOURCES and then select DEATHS. Good luck with your research.

Re: OLD CEMETERY SOUTH OF NEVADA, MO

SavannahsLord — 2009-11-28 21:21:52Z

Nancy,
I saw a post about an old cemetery south of Nevada and wondered if you have a listing for burials. I am looking for Nathan Norris b KY 1822. Died sometime after 1860. His widow Catherine Norris b about 1818 KY and children James M and Melvina are in Vernon Co by 1880 census. A daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Bettie)Norris b 1849 married Alva Cecil Ellison of Vernon Co. before 1880 I think.
Thank you,
Lynn

Re: Kelly/Cross in Nevada MO

xiagoya — 2009-11-27 00:28:49Z

Not sure if "Mack" is William, thats one I'm trying to check out.

Re: Kelly/Cross in Nevada MO

xiagoya — 2009-11-27 00:27:18Z

Thank you so much for the info. It is really hard to trace the Cross side. Shawn Wood, my fiance, remembers Norman from when he was younger. Shawn is actually wanting to re-connect with his living realitives, if you or Norman are interested, I can give you our address via email. email address is: jessie_bannon1@yahoo.com

thanks so much again for the info.

~Stephanie

Re: Adolphus H. Tanner

brianfutrel — 2009-11-22 04:22:52Z

They were married in 1874. The bride's name was Martha. I would like to know her maiden name so that I could find out who her parents were. Thanks for your help. Brian

Re: Adolphus H. Tanner

NancyofVernonCo — 2009-11-18 21:53:07Z

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~motcogs/ Click on the RESOURCES tab and then select Marriages. Good luck with your research.

Re: Adolphus H. Tanner

brianfutrel — 2009-11-18 18:25:15Z

Thank you so much for your help. Where is this marriage index that you mentioned? I think that they were married about 1874, but I do not know exactly. I am looking for the maiden name and name of the bride's parents. The bide was named Martha. Their first child's name was Walter Eugene Tanner. They are in the 1880 census for Vernon County. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you so much. Brian

Re: Adolphus H. Tanner

NancyofVernonCo — 2009-11-16 23:34:06Z

Approximately when would the marriage have taken place? Have you found him in the online marriage indexes 1855-1900?

Adolphus H. Tanner

brianfutrel — 2009-11-16 22:50:46Z

Adolphus H. Tanner was married in Vernon County, MO.,to a woman named Martha. What was her father's name? Brian

Re: STATE HOSPITAL #3

NancyofVernonCo — 2009-11-01 16:47:33Z

Yes, it is very possible that he was there for about 30 years. The hospital had patients of a wide variety of "illnesses." The first thing to do is to follow all of the steps listed on this webpage -- the key item being to make the contact in para 5. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~motcogs/nevada_state_hosp.... The death certificate should also give a cause of death, and that probably relates to why he was at the hospital. Depending on what time period it is, the death certificate should also say where his home is if he did not live locally (i.e., Vernon Co). A hometown newspaper might have an article when he first went to the hospital, etc.

Re: STATE HOSPITAL #3

jimbarr_1 — 2009-11-01 16:45:23Z

Please disregard, I've since eliminated him as a possible ancestor.

Re: STATE HOSPITAL #3

jimbarr_1 — 2009-11-01 15:10:07Z

I have a question about State Hosp #3. I have found a possible death certificate for my ggrandfather who died at this hospital. The informant on the certificate is the records room at the hospital. Some of the info on it is vague, but the seem to know down to the day how long he had lived in the city or town where the death occurred. Which was 29 yrs 4 mo and 10 days. It's like he checked in and did not check out for 30 years. Is it possible he was at this hospital for close to 30 years and if so would there be a way to confirm this and possibly find out where he came from?

Obituaries for Dorothy Langdon, William Keiran Langdon

sumaree — 2009-10-24 21:46:30Z

I am seeking obituaries for William Kieran (or Keiran) Langdon, b. 7 Sept 1885 in Lincoln, Nebraska and died 7 July 1957 in Nevada, Vernon, Missouri, buried Newton Burial Park, Vernon County Missouri; Dorothy Langdon born 10 June 1897 and died in February 1982 in Milo, Vernon, Missouri. William's death certificate lists his wife's name as Dorothy Langdon - I have not yet confirmed that the Dorothy Langdon in this query is his wife. Any assistance on these individuals and their children, if any, shall be greatly appreciated. Will be glad to share other information I have on this family. William's parents were Michael J. Langdon and Margaret Kelly, formerly of Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Marriage Book Indexes 1855-1900 Now Online

NancyofVernonCo — 2009-10-19 22:12:29Z

Indexes for Vernon County, Missouri marriage record books from 1855 to 1900 are now available online at the Tri-County Genealogical Society website at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~motcogs/

Re: STATE HOSPITAL #3

elwyant1 — 2009-10-16 07:09:35Z

I am interested in your Hughes connection. Also, have a friend doing Johnson research. Any info would be appreciated. THANKS

Re: Obit Lookup: Moses E. WILSON, State Hosp #3

NancyofVernonCo — 2009-10-13 23:03:12Z

This gentleman was a patient at the State Hospital in Nevada for only 22 days prior to his death, according to his Missouri Death Certificate. You are more likely to find a notice of death or an obituary in the local paper where he lived and where he was buried because he was not a resident here. Please see information on researching former State Hospital #3 patients if you have not already done so: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~motcogs/nevada_state_hosp.htm Good luck with your research.

Obit Lookup Please

Ccntrac7 — 2009-10-13 22:04:15Z

Looking for an Obit for Moses Emmitt Wilson b. 1869 d 22/12/1928 in Washington, Vernon Co., MO. He is the husband of Effie Barnes Wilson. Thanks

Re: Kelly/Cross in Nevada MO

nbbowen — 2009-10-06 21:12:08Z

PS found MO death certificate for William Claude Cross--8 August 1916, Nevada MO, age 40 (thus born c1876 in Wisconsin). shows father as James Cross, mother unknown. Buried Newton Burial Park, Nevada.

Also found Linnie Izolla Kelly Cross married (2nd) Thomas E. Driggs c1925, Joplin MO.

Linnie's mother was Arvilla M. MILLER. Still haven't found name of Arvilla's husband ___ Kelly, but do know she was a widow by 1900.

Arvilla's parents were William P. Miller (1822 KY-before 1900 MO) and Belinda M. "Lida" ____ (1823 KY-between 1900-1910 MO. Have not found Lida's maiden name. Lida and William P. had nine children, only 3 surviving by 1900. Arvilla seems to have been the youngest daughter.

Re: Kelly/Cross in Nevada MO

nbbowen — 2009-10-05 16:38:19Z

According to info from my 2nd cousin Norman Cross, son of Paul Cross (1914-1989)and Kathryn Short, his grandparents on his father's side were William Claude Cross and Linnie Izola Kelly (23 May 1884-17 Apr 1964).

A quick check shows children of William Claude Cross and Linnie Kelly to be:

Irma May 1905-1986
Linnie S., 1906-
William C., 1908-
Norman Dale, 1911-1924
Paul Joseph Buford, 1914-1989

However, the 1916 Missouri death certificate for William Claude Cross shows respondent as "Sumie Cross"?

1924 death certificate for Norman Dale Cross shows parents as "Mack" Cross and Linnie Kelly.

Is "Mack" Cross and William Claude Cross the same person?

Kelly/Cross in Nevada MO

xiagoya — 2009-10-05 04:04:19Z

I am looking for information on on Linnie Kelly (b. 22 May 1883) married William Claude Cross(b. abt 1863 in WI) between 1900-1905. I am looking for info on Linnie and her family. She had two sisters: Daisy and Alice Kelly. Their mother's name is Arvilla (b. 1863)

I cannot find any info on Linnie's father and would love to find a maiden name or obit on William Cross, or Arvilla (and husband)

I am also searching for information on Linnie and William's children.
I know of Irma May (though it looks like some records like the SSDI have her listed as Linnie also. Family is still confused by this as we knew her as Irma) who was born 23 Sept 1905 in Vernon county.

Paul B Cross d. 1989 in Fort Scott and is burried in Vernon County.

And another possible child: William C. Cross whom I can't find any info on except that he was born in 1908 in Vernon County.

any and all info would be appreciated as I can't get to Nevada currently.

Marriage Record Books C & D 1881-1888 Index Online

NancyofVernonCo — 2009-10-03 19:33:23Z

Indexes to Marriage Record Books C (1881-1885) and D (1885-1888) have been added to the Tri-County Genealogy website at www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~motcogs/ Most of the early marriage indexes (1855-1900) that we will be putting online will be browseable, but not searchable, because they were created several years ago and we do not have digital files. They can, however, help you find Vernon Co marriages.

The 1900 – 1950 indexes currently being created will be completely searchable and have all details from the recorded marriages available online, thanks to some great volunteers!

Obit for Willard & Beulah Wolfe

llt913 — 2009-10-02 17:46:33Z

I would like a copy of the obits for Willard Lloyd Wolfe, b. 6 Jun 1921, Moundville, Vernon, MO, d. 6 Aug 2001, Nevada, Vernon, MO. His wife Beulah Eileen Orr was born 24 Sep 1925, Hammond, Bourbon, KS & died 14 Jul 2004, Nevada, Vernon, MO. Any info would greatly be appreciated.

Thank you,
Lynn
larimer94@charter.net

Re: Looking for obituary on Theodore Hill

NancyofVernonCo — 2009-09-17 04:07:43Z

Illinois marriage records can be found online at http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/marrsrch.html You can search with just the groom and find both Theodore Hill and his father, Peter Hill. Anna Hill's Missouri death certificate can be found Dec 1929. Hope this information helps some.

Looking for obituary on Theodore Hill

GeorgiaFerry44 — 2009-09-16 22:39:27Z

Theodore Hill born 24 Jan 1851 St. Clair co. IL. and died 3 Jan 1927 Lake Twp, Vernon Co. Mo. I have found his death certificate online and now I would like to find his obit and hoping it gives me more about his wife and children. He married Anna Unknown in probably St. clair Co. IL as his first 4 chidren were born there. The other children were born Saline Co. Mo, Kansas and Vernon Co. Missouri. I looked for their death certificates online and could not find them. First child born 1874 St. Clair co. IL. I noticed from the 1920 census that two of his sons had unuaual names. True born 1894 and Floy b. 1899. Hoping someone could find Theodore's obit to help me out. Thanks for any help in advance.

Marvia Garrett Obituary Look Up Please Nevada

CathyH909 — 2009-09-16 02:47:27Z

Hello,
I am looking for the obituary of Marvia Ellen Garrett nee Randol. Died June 1972 in Nevada.
Thank You,
Cathy

Sep 21 Research Trip to Midwest Genealogy Center (Mid-Continent Library)

NancyofVernonCo — 2009-09-04 03:21:21Z

Sep. 21 research trip to Midwest Genealogy Center in Independence, MO (formerly Mid-Continent Library) -- bus transportation available from Nevada, MO. See details at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~motcogs/index.html Open to all researchers.

Re: Kleinendorst Marriage records

johnskirk — 2009-08-31 05:40:25Z

I don't have verified sources, but here's what I have for the two Kleinendorst weddings you asked about.
Lynn and Helen married Feb. 22, 1942
Keith and Virginia married Jun. 28, 1942