The earliest 'rumor' I have of my Payne ancestors is when they moved from Roanoke Cty, Virginia to Chariton County, Missouri in the 1830's. James F. PAYNE is my ancestor, he would have been a baby for this trip. There is no indication of his parents or siblings on any records I have. He married Margaret Rebecca LOCK(E) who moved to Chariton Cty, MO from Kentucky. Of their children, Benjamin Stout PAYNE m Mrs. M. E. Ball in 1891, their only child was Benjamin Franklin PAYNE and M. E. Ball (I believe nee Friend, altho there appears to be a McCoy somewhere in her history as well as a Ball) died in the early to mid 1990's. Benjamin Franklin PAYNE m Docia E. HASTON in 1912. So far having the most problems with finding M. E. Ball's family, and anyone prior to James Francis Payne. I do have a picture of my grandfather, Benjamin Franklin PAYNE with his cousin, James FRIEND (or so it says on the back). Anyone who needs any information on any of these people, or who has information, please let me know.
My great grandmother JESSIE BLANCHE BROWN was born Aug 1890 in Missouri,
and died Abt. 1974 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
She married WILLIAM A. NELSON, Sr. 29 Mar 1908 in Lonoke, AR, son of JOSEPH NELSON and MARY BREWER.
He was born about 1880 in Mississippi, and died Bef. 1920.
In the 1900 census Union township, Daviess County, MO )censys date June 11, 1900)
Jessie B Brown, niece age 9 Born Aug 1890 born MO Father born Ky mother born MO
Samuel A Heaston head age 37 born Nov 1862 MO was farm laborer
Mary Heaston wife age 31 born Feb 1869
Samuel R Heaston son age 11 born Apr 1889
Alice M Heaston daughter age 6 born May 1894
In the 1910 census England, Lonoke County, MO (census date Apr 19-1910)
William A Nelson head age 31 born Ark Father born Miss Mother born Miss Ice Plant
Blanche Nelson wife age 19 Born Mo Father born Ky Mother born MO Clerk Dry Goods store
William A. Nelson Jr son age 6 mo Born AR Father born Ark Mother-Mo
Postcard from W. A. Nelson to Inez Nelson on 1-26-12 to Jebb, Ark (She married on 18 Feb 1912)
Dear sister,
I am leaving L.R. for St. Louis tonight.
Will write from St. Louis.
Your brother,
W. A. Nelson
In the 1920 census Oregon City, Holt County, MO (census date 1-6-1920)
Blanche Nelson age 29 Born Mo Father born Mo Mother born Ky. Clerk Dry Goods store
Wm. A. Nelson (prob Jr) age 10 Born AR Father born MS Mother-Mo
Vivian Nelson age 8 Born AR Father born MS Mother-Mo
Joseph G age 6 Born AR Father born MS Mother-Mo
In the 1930 census
Blanche B Nelson age 39 Born MO Father KY Mother MO
William A Nelson (prob Jr) age 20 Born AR Fa AR Mother MO
Joseph G age 16 Born AR Fa AR Mother MO
Children of JESSIE BROWN and WILLIAM NELSON are:
i. WILLIAM A. JR. NELSON, b. Abt. 1910, Arkansas.
ii. VIVIEN NELSON, b. 01 Jun 1911, Arkansas; d. Feb 1974, Memphis, Shelby, TN.
iii. JOSEPH G NELSON, b. Abt. 1914, Arkansas.
Death Notice
Mrs. Jessie Blanche Nelson, 83, of 1807 Faxon, widow of William A. Nelson, died Friday at Bright Glade Convalescent Center.
She was a Christadelphian.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Forest Hill East Mausoleum chapel with burial in Forest Hill East Cemetary. Forest Hill Funeral Midtown has charge.
She leaves a sister, Mrs. Mable Wahlquist of Prescott, Ark.; two sons, William A. Nelson and Joe G. Nelson, both of Chicago; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
My great great grandfather, Nelson Hawkins Wahlquist was born 15 Feb 1827 in Bjorsater, of Ostergotland, Sweden,
and died 08 Aug 1894 in Bois City, Arkansas, at home of son William H. V. Wahlquist.
He married (1) CATHERINE A. SHELTON 11 Nov 1866 in M.E. Church, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri,
daughter of HENRY SHELTON and PRECIOUS SHELTON. She was born 10 May 1849 in Arkansas,
and died Abt. 1872 in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri.
He married (2) RUTH O. HARP 13 Sep 1873 in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri, daughter of THOMAS HARP and ABIGAIL HARP.
She was born Abt. 1833 in Bohannon Mt., AR, and died Abt. 1908.
In the 1870 Census, Pettis County, Sedalia, MO, Nils H. Wahlquist, age 42, Catherine, age 21, Annie, age 2, William, age 1.,
After Catherine Shelton died, Nelson had four children to raise and advertised for a wife to help care for the children.
The next year he married Ruth O. Harp. The story goes that a friend introduced them.
Ruth was working in Springfield, Missouri, at the time.
In the 1880 Census, Carroll County, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, N.H. Wahlquist, age 52, Ruth, wife, age 47, William H., age 13, George W, age 10, Charles N., age 8.
A border, Minnie Bohannon, age 74, widow with "sore eyes." Nelson is said to have had rheumatism.,
Nelson was an invalid for fifteen years before his death at his son's home (William HV) where he had been living for two years.
Nelson was the younger of two sons and was trained to be a tailor.
Early records in the US indicate his name as Nils Walquist.
OBITUARY -- N. H. WAHLQUIST DEAD. He passed away at exactly 4:45 last Sunday morning, father of the junior editor of the paper.
N.H. Wahlquist, aged 67 years 5 months and 24 days, died last Sunday morning at the residence of his oldest son, W. H. V. Wahlquist in Boice City.
The cause of his death was general debility, he having been an invalid for over 15 years.
Mr. Wahlquist was born in Sweden in 1827, came to America in 1862 and settled at Rolla, Mo. where he married shortly afterwards Miss Catherine Shelton.
Five years afterwards she died leaving four children all of whom are still living.
Mrs. G. W. Cannaday, Huntsville, Ark., Charlie at Decatur, Ill. and George at Stoltz Texas county, Mo.
After the death of his wife Mr. Wahlquist left Rolla and went to Huntsville, Ark., from thence to Eureka Springs
and finally to St. Louis where he remained until two years ago when his son, H. H. V. Wahlquist induced him to come here
where he might administer to his father's wants during his declining years.
For forty years he was a consistent member of the Lutheran church and a good man and despite his feebled condition
made many friends here who deeply regret his loss. -- END OF OBIT.
More About NELSON HAWKINS WAHLQUIST:
Burial: Bois City, Arkansas (near Mammoth Spring, now called Old Town)
Census: Early records indicate name as Nils Walquist
Emigration: Abt. 1862, Into USA from Sweden
Medical Information: Afflicted with Rheumatism.
Notes for CATHERINE A. SHELTON:
Henrietta Marianna was five when her mother died. This would make it late in 1872.
Burial: Rolla, MO, Cemetery not found at this time
Cause of Death: Hemorrhage from lifting a heavy pot shortly after the birth of Charles Washburn.
More About NELSON WAHLQUIST and CATHERINE SHELTON:
Marriage: 11 Nov 1866, M.E. Church, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri
Notes for RUTH O. HARP:
From Obituary of Ruth Harp -- Aged 75, made home in Huntsville, AR, with Mr. & Mrs William Geron Cannaday (Henrietta Marianna)
for the past 12 years, died Monday after a brief illness.
OBITUARY -- Mrs. Ruth Wahlquist, age 75 years, who has made her home in this city with Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Cannaday
the past twelve years, died Monday after a brief illness and her remains were interred in the Huntsville cemetery, Tuesday,
Rev. A. N. Wylie conducting the funeral services. The deceased, whose maiden name was Harp, was the stepmother of Mrs. Cannaday.
Mr. Cannaday and family request the Democrat to express their thanks to the friends who assisted them during the sickness
and death of the old lady. -- END OF OBIT.
More About RUTH O. HARP:
Burial: HSV Cemetery, Huntsville, Madison, Arkansas
More About NELSON WAHLQUIST and RUTH HARP:
Marriage: 13 Sep 1873, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri
Children of NELSON WAHLQUIST and CATHERINE SHELTON are:
2. i. HENRIETTA MARIANNA2 WAHLQUIST, b. 27 Aug 1867, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri; d. 30 Apr 1951, Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas.
3. ii. WILLIAM HENRY VALENTINE WAHLQUIST, b. 15 Feb 1869, Sedalia, Missouri; d. 12 Sep 1955, Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas.
4. iii. GEORGE WASHINGTON WAHLQUIST, b. 14 Nov 1870, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri; d. 14 Apr 1956, Mountain View, Arkansas.
5. iv. CHARLES WASHBURN WAHLQUIST, b. 1872, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri; d. Texas.
My MO families are:
Maternal - Kenow (Zanow), Clayburg, Jellison
Paternal - Tegtmeyer, Jarboe, Lahman, Chipley, Sutter, Vollmer, Streckfous
I established my Sutter Family as part of First Families of St. Louis- Immigrant Family, a lineage society through the St. Louis Genealogical Society.
I have hit "road blocks" with Vollmer (b. Dec 1826, Bavaria, d. 31 Oct. 1891 St. Louis) & Streckfous (d. bef 1856 - in 1850 Census/St. Louis) both in St. Louis
Always looking for leads, hope I can help someone and hope someone can help me.
My grandfather, John Crittenden Land, my grandmother, Tennessee Brock Land and my great grandparents, Hester and Lucinda Baker Land, came to Green Couonty in 1880 from Tennessee. My father was born in Ash Grove in 1900. Some of the family passed through Mo and we nt on tto Texas. One group went to Colorado. We have the Y DNA on the FT DNA project. Lucinda Baker Land was part of the Pamunkey Baker line descended from Dorthy Davenport and Thomas Baker.
I am also innterested in the Burnett family, May Gardner Burnett especially, his line up and down. He is my daughter's great grandfather. I have quite a bit on this line, but it ends with his sons. There was only one grandson who survived to have children and his were all girls. His grandchildren all have Burnett in their names, but it is not their surname.
Angus, Arlie Sarah and Robert were his children. Robert is the only one who could still be alive. Arlie Jr is 84 this month.
I am researching the ADAMSON families in Texas and Phelps counties. Allen and Elizabeth Sanders Adamson had 12 known children, when Elizabeth died in about 1858 and the children were split up among relatives. I am trying to find more information on the following 2 articles:
from The Houston Herald, Texas County, MO, July 11, 2002, page 8:
from Mildred Melton's Scrapbook for the year 1879:
"August 8, 1879
Prosecuting Attorney Geiger, Dr. BF Morgan, Jackson Davis, CM Hill and Beauregard Ross went to the Hamilton neighborhood up the river to disinter the body of a young man named Adamson who committed suicide on account of troubles with his wife. Foul play is now suspected."
1880 Mortality Schedule of Texas County MO:
Edward Adamson 25 b. MO laborer d. August 1879 of suicide shot in Cass Township;
from December 18, 1880 The Rolla New Era newspaper, p.3:
Norman Items
December 16, 1880
"There was a serious accident at the Smith bank, on Friday, Dec.10, resulting in the death of Isaac Adamson. (This is the same gentleman I wrote about a year ago that got his leg broken in the Clinton iron bank.) It seems that the men were at work making a tunnel under a large bank of flint, and Mr. Adamson and Wm. Tripp, digging out the ore and Mr. Adamson shoveling it back, when the embankment gave way, over their heads and came down with a mighty crash, crushing Mr. Adamson down and covering him up to the depth of four feet. Mr. Trip escaped unharmed. Mr. Adamson was crushed and mangled up horrible. He leaves a wife and a large family of little children to mourn his loss. Some one proposed to have an inquest held over Mr. Adamson, but ye correspondent understand the boss, (Mr. Campbell) would not submit to it. I think such a case of that kind should be attended too. I think the company wants to keep out of paying anything, but charity says they must pay his widow what her husband was worth to her; for when a company will put men in such a dangerous place to work and when one of them gets killed they ought to be made to take care of the widow and orphans. Mrs. Adamson has nothing; she is a sickly woman, and has a host of little children to take care of. The good people in the surrounding country will probably lend a helping hand."
I have been unable to learn what became of these families.
Edward Adamson married Martha Eldrige in 1875 in Texas County; I have been unable to learn what became of Martha.
Isaac Adamson married Elizabeth Hamby in 1868 in Texas County; when he died, he left 3 children that I know of: Melissa, Elizabeth and Mary Adamson. I have not been able to find his wife or children after his death.
I have alot of data on Carroll County, Missouri at the following http://genealogytrails.com/carroll/ I am researching several surnames from that county. If you are looking for Helm, Standley, Winfrey, Humphries I may have something on them.
My fathers people came to Ray Co., MO from Claiborne Co., TN in the 1870s and settled in Caldwell Co., MO. The names are Hopper, Mayes, Gastineau.
My mother's people came to Lawrence Co., MO from Adair Co., KY and from North Carolina. They were also in Barry Co. and McDonald Co. The names were Sparks and Pendergraft.
I have Missouri ancestors in quite a few counties.
Cass County - SKILLMAN and WILSON
Pettis County - SKILLMAN, WILSON, REES,
Douglas County - BESSON
Jackson County - SHEERN, MARKGRAF, SANFORD, RAINEY, WOLFE
We are researching the William Brians family in Bates Co., Charlotte Brians m. Oliver H.P. Miller, Emily Bryant m. John Woodfin, Washington Bryant. Also James Maness m. Nancy Hopkins Franklin, Jefferson and Howell Counties.
My great-great grandparents John Anderson Miller and Elizabeth Rogers were married 7 May 1829 in Osage, Cooper County, Missouri. They had eight children.
My great grandfather Elijah Anderson Miller was born 25 Nov 1833 in Cole County, Missouri. Any help with this family would be appreciated.
I belong to the Missouri State Genealogical Association. Any others in this group? I will be attending the annual conference next month in Jefferson City.
I encourage everyone to take a look at the list of "Useful Links" I've created. (follow the link in the section immediately below the Missouri flag) and make suggestions as to other websites we can add to the list.
Charles Wesley BLUNT_ Riverboat pilot born 1820 in Ohio and died 1896 in Missouri. Before he became a Riverboat pilot he built coffins on the riverfront during the cholera epidemics. His son Charles Wesley was also a riverboat pilot and he traveled from St. Louis into Montana to bring supplies to Indian territory. Any help would be appreciated.
I have a major brick wall in Jasper Missouri, I seem to have lost my GG Grandfather Leroy P Gibson's family, it's not like they weren't well known back in the early 1800's...he just fell between the cracks. We know that Tryon Gibson is related in someway, just not for sure how...Leroy's wife Sarah Onstott was the sister of John D. Onstott b 19 Oct 1818 judge and prominent citizen of Jasper County. (need his date and place of burial) I have found the marriage certificates for all the Onstotts except Sarah Onstott b 1821 Jackson, Jasper, MO and Leroy P Gibson b 1822 Tennessee. Another relative by marriage was Thacker Vivion. Surely someone out there has some family story handed down about the Gibsons that went to Texas around 1850 and settled in Goliad, Texas. Any assistance would be gratefully accepted.
KINDest regards,
Nancy
Bonnie - if you are referring to the Discussion you began in the Discussion Forum, click on View All in the lower right corner of the Discussion Forum box. The main page will only show the 3 most recently added to forums.
I don't see any other comments you have added to the Missouri group.
Bonnie, you did leave a message on the Missouri site for I read it. My 5th great-grandfather was a very early settler of Camden County, Missouri -- in fact the town was named for him - Whitesburg. He was David White, son of Thomas White, who left his family & started a new life in Missouri. He still has descendents who live there.
I increased the number of Discussion threads that remain visible on the main page to 10. We currently have 8 threads, so as more are added, some will 'disappear'. Though all can be seen by clicking on "View All"
My gggrandfather, Benjamin Franklin Cole (who always went by Frank Cole), was born in 1837 in Penna. At some point in time, he ran away from home and went to the "Wild West". I did find him on the 1860 census in Independence, Jackson, Missouri. It looked like he was living in a boarding house belonging to E. A. Cox. There are 8 men in their 20's living there. Frank is listed as being a mail conducter and there are two men who are coach drivers (one is also from Pa.). According to Frank's obituary, "His younger days were spent in the "wild West' where he saw service as a mail carrier for several years" and from another obit "Deceased was a native of Pa., went west as a young man and drove overland stage on the old Santa Fe trail from Fort Levenworth, Kansas to the Pacific coast". I realize the Santa fe trail did not go to the Pacific coast so that obit was quite accurate.
I also found a Kansas state census from 1859 and there was a Frank Cole, single, living in Leavenworth County, township of Deleware but there was not enough information to be able to tell if that is "my" Frank Cole.
Are there yearly tax records for Jackson County were I could find out how long Frank was in Independence? Is there anyway to find out who he may have worked for as a mail conducter or stage coach driver?
I also found a Frank Cole in the Union Army, having enlisted out of St. Louis as a private in 1861. Again, I don't have enough information to find out if that is "my" Frank Cole and am not sure where to find more.
Frank left Missouri sometime after that and was married in 1865 in Pa. I've yet to find out where. He was a tricky ancester to follow. If any one could give me some hints on how to find him in and around Missouri, I would greatly appreciate it.
I am the great granddaughter of John and Lucy (Louisa) Davis. I am looking for information on John Davis(for now)as I would like to finish our family tree on his side. John was born in Indiana, on April 20, 1848, married Louisa (Lucy) Boschert in St. Charles Mo on Aug. 20, 1878. I would like to know his parents names.
"Crows laid him on a fence post and the sun hatched him" John Davis' description of where he came from. (by John Adams)
According to the 1860 Census from St. Charles, Mo. it looks like John lived with the Ino H.Newby family, his sister V. lived with the J. H. Daniel family, and sister Rachel lived with the T. P. Grantham Familyy and it is unknown where his other 2 sisters were,this may be why John described where he came from in this fashion.
I found death certificates for most of my Mo. relitives. 4 of them say that burial is in Braymer, Mo. Are there sites that list gravesites? The 4 are John Foster Painter, his wife Samilda (Millie), their son Samuel Lee, and a granddaughter- Lois Virginia Campbell.
I looked up Braymer and found that it is in Caldwell County, which is about a half hour to an hour east of St. Joseph, Mo. (Actually, the town of Hamilton, home of J. C. Penney) is that distance away from St. Joe, along US Highway 36; I'm not quite sure how far away Barymer is. St. Joseph (and Buchanan Co.) have an active genealogical society. Perhaps they would know.
Sue
I do not know what I am doing wrong. I am told that when I receive an email about someone making a comment, click on the link below........
When I click on the link it does not take me to the one making the comment. It only takes me to the home page and I cannot find the post of the email sent. Mr. Newmark has commented but he thinks it is taking me to the poster and it isn't Any suggestions?
I am looking for information on my Great Grandparents Richard Charles McVenon & Sarah Ann (Love) McVenon of Rocky Fork, Boone County, MO. I have found them in an 1850 census but that's all I have.
Emails you receive announcing comments on this comment wall, unfortunately, will only take you to the group page. You need to browse through the comments and look for the name of the person mentioned in the email to find the comment referenced.
Or...you can ignore the emails that mention comments, and each time you come here, browse through the comments until you reach one you've read before. The most recent comment is first.
Hi, everyone. My mother's side settled in St. Charles County in 1811, the CANNON and GROTJAN families. The Cannons migrated there from North Carolina, by way of Tennessee and Kentucky. The Grotjans were from East Prussia. I have many Cannon and Grotjan relatives still living in Missouri today, especially in the St. Charles and St. Louis areas, with some in Dalton (Grotjans), as well.
Hello Everyone,
My name is Karen and I have lived in Washington, MO all my live. Have been doing genealogy for almost 30 years, and love it.
I am an active member in the local genealocial and historical society and do genealogy for others in this area.
If I may make a suggestion ~ put surnames in bold to make them stand out.
Current focus on: Barry ~ Ireland to Missouri Grus/Gruss ~ Germany to Missouri Luecke ~ ? to Missouri Marquart ~ Germany to Missouri Schmitt ~ Germany to Missouri
Would love to hear from anyone with these surnames
Cindy Johnston Sorley
I have Laughlin's, Clarks, McAvoy, Pings,
Jul 10, 2009
Toni A. Groves
Jul 10, 2009
Charles Wesley Smith Sr
She was raised in Clay and Ray Counties of Missouri. Her family came from SW Virginia to SE Kentucky to Posey county, IN then Missouri.
Jul 10, 2009
Carolyn Dunlap Franklin
Jul 10, 2009
Carolyn Dunlap Franklin
They migrated on to Kansas and Oklahoma from there.
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Danny Wahlquist
and died Abt. 1974 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
She married WILLIAM A. NELSON, Sr. 29 Mar 1908 in Lonoke, AR, son of JOSEPH NELSON and MARY BREWER.
He was born about 1880 in Mississippi, and died Bef. 1920.
In the 1900 census Union township, Daviess County, MO )censys date June 11, 1900)
Jessie B Brown, niece age 9 Born Aug 1890 born MO Father born Ky mother born MO
Samuel A Heaston head age 37 born Nov 1862 MO was farm laborer
Mary Heaston wife age 31 born Feb 1869
Samuel R Heaston son age 11 born Apr 1889
Alice M Heaston daughter age 6 born May 1894
In the 1910 census England, Lonoke County, MO (census date Apr 19-1910)
William A Nelson head age 31 born Ark Father born Miss Mother born Miss Ice Plant
Blanche Nelson wife age 19 Born Mo Father born Ky Mother born MO Clerk Dry Goods store
William A. Nelson Jr son age 6 mo Born AR Father born Ark Mother-Mo
Postcard from W. A. Nelson to Inez Nelson on 1-26-12 to Jebb, Ark (She married on 18 Feb 1912)
Dear sister,
I am leaving L.R. for St. Louis tonight.
Will write from St. Louis.
Your brother,
W. A. Nelson
In the 1920 census Oregon City, Holt County, MO (census date 1-6-1920)
Blanche Nelson age 29 Born Mo Father born Mo Mother born Ky. Clerk Dry Goods store
Wm. A. Nelson (prob Jr) age 10 Born AR Father born MS Mother-Mo
Vivian Nelson age 8 Born AR Father born MS Mother-Mo
Joseph G age 6 Born AR Father born MS Mother-Mo
In the 1930 census
Blanche B Nelson age 39 Born MO Father KY Mother MO
William A Nelson (prob Jr) age 20 Born AR Fa AR Mother MO
Joseph G age 16 Born AR Fa AR Mother MO
Children of JESSIE BROWN and WILLIAM NELSON are:
i. WILLIAM A. JR. NELSON, b. Abt. 1910, Arkansas.
ii. VIVIEN NELSON, b. 01 Jun 1911, Arkansas; d. Feb 1974, Memphis, Shelby, TN.
iii. JOSEPH G NELSON, b. Abt. 1914, Arkansas.
Death Notice
Mrs. Jessie Blanche Nelson, 83, of 1807 Faxon, widow of William A. Nelson, died Friday at Bright Glade Convalescent Center.
She was a Christadelphian.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Forest Hill East Mausoleum chapel with burial in Forest Hill East Cemetary. Forest Hill Funeral Midtown has charge.
She leaves a sister, Mrs. Mable Wahlquist of Prescott, Ark.; two sons, William A. Nelson and Joe G. Nelson, both of Chicago; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Jul 11, 2009
Danny Wahlquist
and died 08 Aug 1894 in Bois City, Arkansas, at home of son William H. V. Wahlquist.
He married (1) CATHERINE A. SHELTON 11 Nov 1866 in M.E. Church, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri,
daughter of HENRY SHELTON and PRECIOUS SHELTON. She was born 10 May 1849 in Arkansas,
and died Abt. 1872 in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri.
He married (2) RUTH O. HARP 13 Sep 1873 in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri, daughter of THOMAS HARP and ABIGAIL HARP.
She was born Abt. 1833 in Bohannon Mt., AR, and died Abt. 1908.
In the 1870 Census, Pettis County, Sedalia, MO, Nils H. Wahlquist, age 42, Catherine, age 21, Annie, age 2, William, age 1.,
After Catherine Shelton died, Nelson had four children to raise and advertised for a wife to help care for the children.
The next year he married Ruth O. Harp. The story goes that a friend introduced them.
Ruth was working in Springfield, Missouri, at the time.
In the 1880 Census, Carroll County, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, N.H. Wahlquist, age 52, Ruth, wife, age 47, William H., age 13, George W, age 10, Charles N., age 8.
A border, Minnie Bohannon, age 74, widow with "sore eyes." Nelson is said to have had rheumatism.,
Nelson was an invalid for fifteen years before his death at his son's home (William HV) where he had been living for two years.
Nelson was the younger of two sons and was trained to be a tailor.
Early records in the US indicate his name as Nils Walquist.
OBITUARY -- N. H. WAHLQUIST DEAD. He passed away at exactly 4:45 last Sunday morning, father of the junior editor of the paper.
N.H. Wahlquist, aged 67 years 5 months and 24 days, died last Sunday morning at the residence of his oldest son, W. H. V. Wahlquist in Boice City.
The cause of his death was general debility, he having been an invalid for over 15 years.
Mr. Wahlquist was born in Sweden in 1827, came to America in 1862 and settled at Rolla, Mo. where he married shortly afterwards Miss Catherine Shelton.
Five years afterwards she died leaving four children all of whom are still living.
Mrs. G. W. Cannaday, Huntsville, Ark., Charlie at Decatur, Ill. and George at Stoltz Texas county, Mo.
After the death of his wife Mr. Wahlquist left Rolla and went to Huntsville, Ark., from thence to Eureka Springs
and finally to St. Louis where he remained until two years ago when his son, H. H. V. Wahlquist induced him to come here
where he might administer to his father's wants during his declining years.
For forty years he was a consistent member of the Lutheran church and a good man and despite his feebled condition
made many friends here who deeply regret his loss. -- END OF OBIT.
More About NELSON HAWKINS WAHLQUIST:
Burial: Bois City, Arkansas (near Mammoth Spring, now called Old Town)
Census: Early records indicate name as Nils Walquist
Emigration: Abt. 1862, Into USA from Sweden
Medical Information: Afflicted with Rheumatism.
Notes for CATHERINE A. SHELTON:
Henrietta Marianna was five when her mother died. This would make it late in 1872.
Burial: Rolla, MO, Cemetery not found at this time
Cause of Death: Hemorrhage from lifting a heavy pot shortly after the birth of Charles Washburn.
More About NELSON WAHLQUIST and CATHERINE SHELTON:
Marriage: 11 Nov 1866, M.E. Church, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri
Notes for RUTH O. HARP:
From Obituary of Ruth Harp -- Aged 75, made home in Huntsville, AR, with Mr. & Mrs William Geron Cannaday (Henrietta Marianna)
for the past 12 years, died Monday after a brief illness.
OBITUARY -- Mrs. Ruth Wahlquist, age 75 years, who has made her home in this city with Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Cannaday
the past twelve years, died Monday after a brief illness and her remains were interred in the Huntsville cemetery, Tuesday,
Rev. A. N. Wylie conducting the funeral services. The deceased, whose maiden name was Harp, was the stepmother of Mrs. Cannaday.
Mr. Cannaday and family request the Democrat to express their thanks to the friends who assisted them during the sickness
and death of the old lady. -- END OF OBIT.
More About RUTH O. HARP:
Burial: HSV Cemetery, Huntsville, Madison, Arkansas
More About NELSON WAHLQUIST and RUTH HARP:
Marriage: 13 Sep 1873, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri
Children of NELSON WAHLQUIST and CATHERINE SHELTON are:
2. i. HENRIETTA MARIANNA2 WAHLQUIST, b. 27 Aug 1867, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri; d. 30 Apr 1951, Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas.
3. ii. WILLIAM HENRY VALENTINE WAHLQUIST, b. 15 Feb 1869, Sedalia, Missouri; d. 12 Sep 1955, Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas.
4. iii. GEORGE WASHINGTON WAHLQUIST, b. 14 Nov 1870, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri; d. 14 Apr 1956, Mountain View, Arkansas.
5. iv. CHARLES WASHBURN WAHLQUIST, b. 1872, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri; d. Texas.
Jul 11, 2009
Gary White
Jul 11, 2009
Karen (Tegtmeyer) Goode
Maternal - Kenow (Zanow), Clayburg, Jellison
Paternal - Tegtmeyer, Jarboe, Lahman, Chipley, Sutter, Vollmer, Streckfous
I established my Sutter Family as part of First Families of St. Louis- Immigrant Family, a lineage society through the St. Louis Genealogical Society.
I have hit "road blocks" with Vollmer (b. Dec 1826, Bavaria, d. 31 Oct. 1891 St. Louis) & Streckfous (d. bef 1856 - in 1850 Census/St. Louis) both in St. Louis
Always looking for leads, hope I can help someone and hope someone can help me.
Jul 11, 2009
Ardith Jane Land Burnett
I am also innterested in the Burnett family, May Gardner Burnett especially, his line up and down. He is my daughter's great grandfather. I have quite a bit on this line, but it ends with his sons. There was only one grandson who survived to have children and his were all girls. His grandchildren all have Burnett in their names, but it is not their surname.
Angus, Arlie Sarah and Robert were his children. Robert is the only one who could still be alive. Arlie Jr is 84 this month.
Jul 12, 2009
Susan Adamson Fritz
from The Houston Herald, Texas County, MO, July 11, 2002, page 8:
from Mildred Melton's Scrapbook for the year 1879:
"August 8, 1879
Prosecuting Attorney Geiger, Dr. BF Morgan, Jackson Davis, CM Hill and Beauregard Ross went to the Hamilton neighborhood up the river to disinter the body of a young man named Adamson who committed suicide on account of troubles with his wife. Foul play is now suspected."
1880 Mortality Schedule of Texas County MO:
Edward Adamson 25 b. MO laborer d. August 1879 of suicide shot in Cass Township;
from December 18, 1880 The Rolla New Era newspaper, p.3:
Norman Items
December 16, 1880
"There was a serious accident at the Smith bank, on Friday, Dec.10, resulting in the death of Isaac Adamson. (This is the same gentleman I wrote about a year ago that got his leg broken in the Clinton iron bank.) It seems that the men were at work making a tunnel under a large bank of flint, and Mr. Adamson and Wm. Tripp, digging out the ore and Mr. Adamson shoveling it back, when the embankment gave way, over their heads and came down with a mighty crash, crushing Mr. Adamson down and covering him up to the depth of four feet. Mr. Trip escaped unharmed. Mr. Adamson was crushed and mangled up horrible. He leaves a wife and a large family of little children to mourn his loss. Some one proposed to have an inquest held over Mr. Adamson, but ye correspondent understand the boss, (Mr. Campbell) would not submit to it. I think such a case of that kind should be attended too. I think the company wants to keep out of paying anything, but charity says they must pay his widow what her husband was worth to her; for when a company will put men in such a dangerous place to work and when one of them gets killed they ought to be made to take care of the widow and orphans. Mrs. Adamson has nothing; she is a sickly woman, and has a host of little children to take care of. The good people in the surrounding country will probably lend a helping hand."
I have been unable to learn what became of these families.
Edward Adamson married Martha Eldrige in 1875 in Texas County; I have been unable to learn what became of Martha.
Isaac Adamson married Elizabeth Hamby in 1868 in Texas County; when he died, he left 3 children that I know of: Melissa, Elizabeth and Mary Adamson. I have not been able to find his wife or children after his death.
Would love to have any help/suggestions, etc.
Jul 13, 2009
Brenda K. Wolfgram Moore
Jul 13, 2009
Brenda K. Wolfgram Moore
Jul 13, 2009
Juanita Maxine Millhouse
Jul 13, 2009
Martha J. Berryman
Jul 13, 2009
Linda Craig
Jul 13, 2009
James Albert Hopper
My mother's people came to Lawrence Co., MO from Adair Co., KY and from North Carolina. They were also in Barry Co. and McDonald Co. The names were Sparks and Pendergraft.
Jul 13, 2009
Juanita Maxine Millhouse
Sanders,Hawkinsand Reeves to name a few.
Jul 13, 2009
Sheri Fenley
Cass County - SKILLMAN and WILSON
Pettis County - SKILLMAN, WILSON, REES,
Douglas County - BESSON
Jackson County - SHEERN, MARKGRAF, SANFORD, RAINEY, WOLFE
Jul 14, 2009
Leona Olson
Jul 14, 2009
Betty Jean Manes Wilson
Jul 14, 2009
Phyllis I. Fisher
My great grandfather Elijah Anderson Miller was born 25 Nov 1833 in Cole County, Missouri. Any help with this family would be appreciated.
Jul 14, 2009
Jenna
Jul 14, 2009
Donna Kay Railsback Braly
My Husband's Bralys, Ringhausens, were in MO.
Jul 14, 2009
Donna Kay Railsback Braly
Jul 14, 2009
John Newmark
Jul 14, 2009
Shirley Howell
Jul 14, 2009
Nancy Hickman
KINDest regards,
Nancy
Jul 14, 2009
Bonnie Vance Miller
Help!
Jul 14, 2009
Dorrliss E. Hale Ware
Jul 14, 2009
John Newmark
I don't see any other comments you have added to the Missouri group.
Jul 14, 2009
Margaret Kerr Beckwith
Jul 15, 2009
John Newmark
Jul 15, 2009
Sandra L Mautner
Looking for information on "Dye" Family.
Sandy
Jul 15, 2009
Troy Frost
Jul 15, 2009
Anita Barnhart
Jul 15, 2009
Lydia McVay
I also found a Kansas state census from 1859 and there was a Frank Cole, single, living in Leavenworth County, township of Deleware but there was not enough information to be able to tell if that is "my" Frank Cole.
Are there yearly tax records for Jackson County were I could find out how long Frank was in Independence? Is there anyway to find out who he may have worked for as a mail conducter or stage coach driver?
I also found a Frank Cole in the Union Army, having enlisted out of St. Louis as a private in 1861. Again, I don't have enough information to find out if that is "my" Frank Cole and am not sure where to find more.
Frank left Missouri sometime after that and was married in 1865 in Pa. I've yet to find out where. He was a tricky ancester to follow. If any one could give me some hints on how to find him in and around Missouri, I would greatly appreciate it.
Jul 15, 2009
G. Dickson
"Crows laid him on a fence post and the sun hatched him" John Davis' description of where he came from. (by John Adams)
According to the 1860 Census from St. Charles, Mo. it looks like John lived with the Ino H.Newby family, his sister V. lived with the J. H. Daniel family, and sister Rachel lived with the T. P. Grantham Familyy and it is unknown where his other 2 sisters were,this may be why John described where he came from in this fashion.
Jul 15, 2009
Lois Harris
Jul 15, 2009
Sue McCormick
Sue
Jul 15, 2009
Linda Hansel
When I click on the link it does not take me to the one making the comment. It only takes me to the home page and I cannot find the post of the email sent. Mr. Newmark has commented but he thinks it is taking me to the poster and it isn't Any suggestions?
Jul 15, 2009
Wally Miltimore
Jul 15, 2009
John Newmark
Or...you can ignore the emails that mention comments, and each time you come here, browse through the comments until you reach one you've read before. The most recent comment is first.
Jul 15, 2009
GaryRea
Jul 15, 2009
Karen Marquart
My name is Karen and I have lived in Washington, MO all my live. Have been doing genealogy for almost 30 years, and love it.
I am an active member in the local genealocial and historical society and do genealogy for others in this area.
If I may make a suggestion ~ put surnames in bold to make them stand out.
Current focus on:
Barry ~ Ireland to Missouri
Grus/Gruss ~ Germany to Missouri
Luecke ~ ? to Missouri
Marquart ~ Germany to Missouri
Schmitt ~ Germany to Missouri
Would love to hear from anyone with these surnames
Jul 16, 2009