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Grundy County Missouri Queries
October - December 1998

Newest Query: 28 December 1998

Queries

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Surnames: BENNETT
Submitter: Cecil L. Culver, Jr. (CSDM74A@prodigy.com)
Date: 28 Dec 1998

Seeking information on Martha Elizabeth Bennett, b. 5 Apr 1822 in Martin County, IN, d. 22 Aug 1888 in Bates County, MO and married Isaiah Culver 26 Sep 1841 in Grundy County, MO. Her father was Robert Bennett, b. about 1798 in KY and her mother was Sarah Unklastname, b. about 1800 in VA. Both parents presumably died in Grundy County. Other known siblings are Hamilton, Lewis, Elizabeth, and Robert Bennett. Any information would be much appreciated.

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Surnames: BAIRD
Submitter: John C. Baird (Johncbaird@aol.com)
Date: 17 Dec 1998

Searching for information on, or any descendant of George E. BAIRD who lived at Trenton, Grundy County MO from 1882 until his death ca 1950. George supposedly had large land holdings in Grundy County and also considerable real estate in the city of Trenton.
John C. Baird
6685 Player Drive
Olive Branch, MS 38654-8255
601-895-7533

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Surnames: WHITT
Submitter: Chuck Whitt (clwhitt@halcyon.com)
Date: 10 Dec 1998

I´m seeking information relating to James Henry Whitt, born in Trenton, MO March 27, 1864. Does anyone have access to records that would tell me who his parents were (birth records) and where they fit into the community?
Chuck Whitt
31010 48th Ave E
Graham, WA 98338

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Surnames: CHAPMAN CLEMENS RIVERS
Submitter: Gail Carter (clem@poncacity.net)
Date: 23 Nov 1998

Need info re William CHAPMAN, served with 23rd MO Volunteer Infantry Regt.. Also Helena RIVERS CHAPMAN CLEMENS, b. c.1871 MO d. 1947 Grants, NM m. William T. CLEMENS b. Mercer Co. MO d. 1932 s. of John E. (Ebb) CLEMENS and Hannah Jane Cox Clemens, Grundy Co., MO. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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Surnames: CHAPMAN RIVERS CLEMENS
Submitter: Gail Carter (clem@poncacity.net)
Date: 20 Nov 1998

I need info re William CHAPMAN, listed on the roster of the 23rd Missouri Volunteer Infantry Regt. in the Civil War. It was a Grundy and Mercer Co. regiment. I believe he may be the father or brother of my grandmother Helena RIVERS CHAPMAN CLEMENS. She married William Clemens in MO ca 1890. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks

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Surnames: GRUNDY
Submitter: Sam Grundy (samg@bradtec.co.uk)
Date: 13 Nov 1998

What the devil is an MO? I´ve just found out about this internet gadget and was amazed to find that there appears to be entire regions of the US with my family name. I must say I was quite taken aback. I would be awfully grateful if you could furnish me with details regarding how this area came by it´s name. My father as the Earl of Lime Walk takes a particular interest in the fortunes of Grundys worlwide. I look forward to receiving your replies.
Yours faithfully
Sam Grundy

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Surnames: UTTINGER AUBRAY
Submitter: Gene Uttinger (fuzzzy@sttl.uswest.net)
Date: 07 Nov 1998
URL: geocities.com/westhollywood/heights/6256/uttinger.html

UTTINGER, John married Sally C. AUBRAY May 29, 1842 in Grundy County. Looking for any/all information.

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Surnames: CROUCH TRUITT THURMAN
Submitter: John W. Crouch (JCRocks44@aol.com)
Date: 06 Nov 1998

I would appreciate any information regarding John Bunyon CROUCH. He was killed in April 1880 in Grundy County, MO. while working as a brakeman for the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. He married Eliza Jane TRUITT in Livingston County, MO. Sept. 18, 1872. Children included Wm. Bunyon CROUCH, Guy CROUCH and Elmer CROUCH. They were believed to have lived in the Trenton, MO. area. Eliza was the daughter of Littleton TRUITT and Rebecca THURMAN.

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Surnames: ELKINS MARTIN
Submitter: David Alexander (dlblalex@rollanet.org)
Date: 04 Nov 1998

I am searching for the parents and grandparents of my great grandmother. My great grandfather, Leander Martin married Jane Annes Elkins in Grundy County on November 17, 1872. I am looking for the parents and grandparents of Jane Annes Elkins. I think the parents of Jane were Jackson Elkins and Lucinda (Henson) Elkins. I Am trying to establish a Native American link through the Elkin or Henson Family, so My Cousin can adopt a Native American Baby. If anyone can be of help Please contact me by e-mail or at the following address.
David Alexander
1801 Coventry Lane
Rolla, Mo. 65401
573-368-3593

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Surnames: ANDERSON COOPER MACE SPAINHOUR [HOWER] IRELAND
Submitter: Gary Johnson (121576@msn.com)
Date: 30 Oct 1998

WILSON, George W.b. 5-22-1832 Indiana married ANDERSON, Sara Jane b. 1-2-1842 or 1840/41 believed to have passed thru Grundy County and residend there between 1860s and 1880s from Gentry to Sullivan Counties with stops in and around Trenton and brothers and sisters of both may have stayed, but brothers and sisters are not known. Other family names believed to have traveled with or after; Cooper, Mace, Spainhour [Hower], Ireland

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Surnames: KINNEY HARDIN
Submitter: Emy Stewart (jnes@erols.com)
Date: 26 Oct 1998

Looking for descendants of Esther Ann KINNEY and Reverend Stewart S. HARDIN who were living in Edinburg, Grundy County, Missouri, in 1874. Any help appreciated! Emy

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Surnames: KNIGHT WARD
Submitter: Kay Snodgrass (kaygrass@ruraltel.net)
Date: 25 Oct 1998

I´m looking for information on Sarah Hannah Knight. Born Sept. 4 1860 Grundy Co. Mo. to Charles D. Knight and Alice E. Ward. Any information on her or her parents would be appreciated. Thank you Kay

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Surnames: COLCLASURE COLDASINE
Submitter: Tricia Colcleasure Carothers (bcaroth@jps.net)
Date: 20 Oct 1998

I am looking for the COLCLASURE families who lived in Grundy Co., MO. I see a NOAH COLDASINE in the 1850 Grundy Co., MO Census. I also found an ELEANOR COLDLASINE who married a JOHN CARR, 8/16/1850 Grundy Co., MO and who lived only 7 houses down from Noah. I believe this family is actually the COLCLASURE family. Any info on this family much appreciated and I am happy to share!

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Surnames: HOBBS HARRIS
Submitter: Debbie Pitezel (dlpitezel@prodigy.net)
Date: 19 Oct 1998

Looking for info on family of John Hobbs and Alice Harris living in Grundy County in 1890. Had nine sons; my grandfather was Orval Hobbs b. 1891.

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Surnames: CALHOUN HALOWAY KARIKER
Submitter: Joan Gillman (Verchie@ibm.net)
Date: 09 Oct 1998

Looking for names of parents for Charles Sherman CALHOUN, b 11/15/1866, d 2/2/1937. First married to Martha Jane HALOWAY in late 1800s in Grundy Co, MO. Next married to Eva Louraina KARIKER in 1899. Had two sisters - Belle WALBURN and Minnie DAVIS. Thanks for any information you send me.

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Surnames: DORNEY TOOMEY ONEAL JOURDAN HAMILTON
Submitter: Carolyn Stewart (gstewart@ctaz.com)
Date: 09 Oct 1998

Looking for death record and burial place of Edmund DORNEY and wife, Catherine TOOMEY DORNEY. They were last noted on the 1870 Grundy Co census, next door to the Rileys. Edmund was 72 years...and as he is not on the 1880 census, presumed to have died in the interm. Children of Edmund:

Bridget who married Dennis ONEAL;
Mary who married John MALKENY;
Ellen who married and div. Charles Hamilton;
Johanna who married Phil Corrigan;
John William who married Ellen Toomey;
Alice who married Morietz Obrate;
Peter who married Honora ONEIL;
Catherine who married Owen JOURDAN; and
Margaret (status unknown)
Most of these children came to America with their father. Would like to contact descendants of any.. I stem from Alice....Carolyn Stewart, 621 Country Club Dr. Kingman AZ 86401
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Surnames: OGDEN WHITE OLIVER O´BRIEN
Submitter: Larry Ogden (LeoSearch@aol.com)
Date: 05 Oct 1998

Looking for info on Hugh J. Ogden born 1816 and listed in the Grundy County Book 1881. He married Elizabeth WHITE and after Hugh died she married a William OLIVER or O´Brien depending on how you read the Grundy County records. Girls that were with Elizabeth were Emily, Mary, Sarah, and Amanda.

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