The Farris family, circa 1908. Ray, father Ira, baby Thelma, Mother Lulu
Clark Farris, Orpha, Bergie (brother Bill was not born yet).
I have found the grave sites and/or death certificates of some of the
following through the excellent DeKalb County site but would welcome any other information:
Ira and Lulu
Isaac Clark and Jerusha Cave Clark
William Faris and Sarah Robinson Farris,
Jackson Clark and Elizabeth Thornton Clark
Henry Robinson and Nancy Jackson Robinson
Submitted by: Julie Corken Zimmer
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Posted 04 November 2009 by
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All of the queries and surnames that were included in the old site structure have been transferred. If you don’t find something that you submitted, email Kris and we’ll get it taken care of.
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Posted 17 July 2009 by
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My suspicion is that they are my great grandparents — my only doubt is the dates.
My grandfather was John Marion Word, born in DeKalb Co. , June of 1876. His parents were William Stephen Word (1841-1911) and Mary Ellen (Snodgrass) Word (1845-1879). They were married in Clinton Co., Mo. in 1862. They had 8 children (Nancy Ellen, Alexander, Lelia Elizabeth, Loretta A., Lewis Franklin, Lucinda, John Marion, and Nelson Monroe) . Loretta married a Frank Browning and not sure where she settled. Nancy, Lee, and Lucy did not marry and lived near Stewartsville on a farm. They raised my grandfather as he was only 2-3 when his mother died. Lewis married and had family in the Stewartsville area — Ruby Word and Mary Nally. Nelson died as a baby and not sure about Alexander. Not sure if Mary is still alive or if there is family still in the area.
The pictures were in a photo album of my grandmother’s that was put together in the 1898 -1900 time frame and these pictures were next to the two of her parents. Since Mary Snodgrass Word died in 1879 — that is my only doubt. My grandparents wedding article in the Richmond, Mo newspaper in 1901 indicates that after their marriage that they boarded a train to Plattsburg to see Mr. and Mrs. Delaney (who appear to be relatives on the Snodgrass side.)
My grandfather died at age 87 in 1963 — I was only 12 —- so have lost a lot of the family history on the Word side. Thanks — Mary Dell Black
If you have information about this family please contact Mary.
My ggreat-grandfather Peter H. Peterson lived in Osborn around 1870. He was a blacksmith and a bachelor and lived in the hotel. By the 1880 census, he had married Aurelia Nierman daughter of Frederick & Elizabeth Nierman. Frederick was a confectioner in Osborn. I want to thank the Dekalb site for help with a Look-up and I found where these families are buried. They are buried in Osborn Evergreen Cemetery. Peter Peterson (1841 – 1892) Aurelia (1855 – 1921) They had two daughters who died young. One was Emma and she is listed on the 1880 Census. They were the parents of my great grandfather, Fredrick August Peterson – 1876-1964 (who spent most of his life in the KC area) Fredrick & Elizabeth Nierman had children, Fredrick, Felix, Frank, Clara & Jennie
Searching for William H. Valentine & family. He was married in 1852/53 to Mary J. Smith Graham daughter of Thomas Smith & Lorrinda Silvers. I believe his first wife may have been a daughter or sister of David James or wife Orfa. I am interested in all surnames listed, and will be happy to share information.
1830-1865 They were forced to change the name to Hastings after the Civil War.
Looking for info on CHARLES McGLOTHLIN born bef. 1830 in KY. married MARY SNEAD on December 30, 1845 in Dekalb, Mo. They had two children ARZELA JANE McGLOTHLIN born abt 1847 in Dekalb, Mo. married HENRY BOTTGER on Dec. 30 1860. and GEORGE WILLIAM McGLOTHLIN b.7/10/1848 married SUSANNAH BRYANT. Any info would be appreciated.
Searching for information on Francis (Emiline or Emma) Adams. Born 1870 in Albany Mo. Married 24 Apr.1890 to William Lawerence Pringle. They were divorced in 1897 or 1898 in Mo. She may have kept the Pringle name or reverted to Adams. She died in 1907 and was buried in Cameron (don’t know if it’s Cameron cemetary in DeKalb Co or if it’s the town) She took two of her three children with her after her divorce. The youngest boy’s name was Estyl Pringle. F. E. Adams father’s name was Edward Adams. I would appreciate any information. Thank you Sydney Ewers
