Biography of Al F. Williams

Al F. Williams. Whether as a lawyer, as a business man or in the circles of the republican party, Al F. Williams is a recognized leader in civic affairs in Cherokee County. His interests have been so many that while some may know him best as a lawyer, others would think of him as one of the most virile personalities in republican politics in the state, and still others would recognize his prominent relations with the business growth and development of his home city. Born in Appleton City, St. Clair County, Missouri, July 10, 1876, Mr. Williams is of Welsh … Read more

Schreiner, Deveron Willis – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Deveron Willis Schreiner, 38, of La Grande, died unexpectedly in Pendleton Thursday. A memorial service will be held at Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory Monday at 10 a.m., with burial to follow at Island City Cemetery. A full obituary will follow later. The Observer – June 28, 2008 Fowler, Oscar Ernest Union County, Oregon Obituary La Grande, Oregon Oscar Ernest “Ernie” Fowler, 92, of La Grande, died June 26 at a local care center. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday at the Island City Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. A full obituary … Read more

Moody, Marion A. ‘Ott’ – Obituary

Marion A. “Ott” Moody, 81, lifelong resident of Mansfield, died Sunday [April 8, 1973]. Survivors are 5 sons, Lynn, Morris, Wayne, J. G. and Ellis; a daughter Wanda Hoover; a brother Lester; a sister Rosa Sargent. Buried in Ashley Cemetery. The Mansfield Mirror, April 12, 1973 Contributed by: Shelli Steedman

Missouri Atlases and Plat Books

Sample Missouri Plat Book closeup

198 online plat books and atlases organized by county and ordered by date for the State of Missouri. At the bottom of the page are two items that can help you use these documents in your genealogy research. The first is a blog post Plat Books Revealed: Mapping Generations of History and the second a video where Ben Clark explains what plat maps are used for, how to navigate them, and pulls out a few interesting stories from them.

Biography of Henry H. Lee

HENRY H. LEE. Prominent among the early pioneers of Christian County, Missouri, stands the name of Henry H. Lee, whose thrift, enterprise and go-ahead ativeness have placed him among the representative men of the county. He was born in Jackson County, Tennessee, February 15, 1837, and his parents, James H. and Polly (Stafford) Lee, were natives of Tennessee also. Grandfather Lee was an early pioneer of that State, and James H. grew to manhood and married there. In 1851 he emigrated to Missouri, but previous to that he had visited the State and located in Greene County, where he remained … Read more

Stout, Bertha Ethel Findley – Obituary

Graveside services for Bertha Stout, 87, of Lindsay will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Oliver Cemetery in Lindsay. Mrs. Stout died Monday [May 17, 1982] in a Lindsay hospital. She was a native of Mansfield, MO., and a 53-year resident of Lindsay. She was a homemaker and a member of Freewater Baptist Church in Lindsay. Surviving is a son, Hosea Stout of Lindsay, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Webb-Sanders Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Contributed by: Shelli Steedman

Findley, Essa Ellen Fuson – Obituary

Findley, Essa Ellen: Mansfield, MO; died at Burge Hospital on Jul 24, 1961 at 4:37 p.m.; teacher-superintendent-Public Schools; born Sep 8, 1888; d/o John A. Fuson and Martha Jane Wood; w/o Jason; survived by nieces and nephews. Burial Steele Memorial Cemetery. Contributed by: Shelli Steedman

Findley, Guy H. – Obituary

Graveside services for Guy H. Findley, 71, of 945 S. Avenue, will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Greenlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Ark Noel Officiating. Burial is under direction of Greenlawn North. Mr. Findley died Saturday morning [July 14, 1979] in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. Mr. Findley, a native of Mansfield, has been a Springfield resident since 1938. He was a retired district manager of Missouri Mutual and Franklin Life Insurance companies. He was a member of East Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Maxine; a son, Jerry L., 2254 FF. Highway; a daughter, Mrs. … Read more

Findley, James Harvey – Obituary

James Harvey Findley, 80, son of John and Artie Findley, was born April 1, 1878 in Wright County, near Macomb, and died March 8, 1959. He married Minnie Coday Nov. 25, 1906 and to this union were born 4 children. A son died in infancy. Survivors are a son, Homer; 2 daughters, Virgie Hensley and Christeen Schmitt; a brother, W. O.; a sister, Mary Deaver. Burial in Ashley Cemetery. Contributed by: Shelli Steedman

Neill, Edward O. – Obituary

Funeral services for Edward O. Neill, who died at St. Anthony’s hospital in Pendleton Sunday, were held Tuesday with Interment in the Heppner, Masonic cemetery. Mr. Neill was born February 19, 1881 at Hartville, Mo., and came west as a young man. For many years he operated a sheep ranch in the Butter Creek section and at the time of his death he was a guard at the Hermiston ordnance depot. He contracted pneumonia and died as a result of complications. He is survived by the following children, Oleta Akers of Hamuton[?], Neva Neill of Ontario, formerly of La Grande; … Read more

Findley, Ulysses – Obituary

U. S. Findley, age 82, retired farmer of Macomb; died 26 Feb. at his daughter’s home in Macomb; lifelong resident of Wright Co., MO; survivors include wife Linda, sister Mrs. Mary Deaver of Singer, CA, brother W. D. Findley of Joplin, R. D. Findley of Springfield, J. H. Findley and J. J. Findley of Macomb; buried Ashley Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. Contributed by: Shelli Steedman

Biography of Dr. A. J. Stephens

DR. A. J. STEPHENS. The profession of the physician and surgeon is one that has drawn to it, at all periods of its history, the brightest and most honorable men; for none but an intelligent, well-informed man could be a physician at all, and no physician unless a man of honor, could long retain a profitable practice. Howell County, Missouri, has always been fortunate in its physicians, and it is especially so, during recent years, in its younger generation of practitioners, who have contributed much to the enhancement of the city’s reputation as a center of medical knowledge. Conspicuous among … Read more

Biography of Hon. Patrick C. Berry

HON. PATRICK C. BERRY. The position occupied by Patrick C. Berry as one of the prominent and influential citizens of Stone County, Missouri, has been gained by personal worth and unquestioned integrity. He is well and favorably known all over the county, few men more so, and is now enjoying the fruits of a well-spent life. In the grand old mother of States, Virginia, he was born, August 22, 1830, the seventh son and next to the youngest of the eight children of Samuel and Sarah (Hickey) Berry, both natives of Washington County, Virginia. Our subject’s grandfather, William Berry, was … Read more

Findley, Rolla Dotson – Obituary

Rolla D. Findley, 84, died about 7 p.m. yesterday [September 15, 1956] at his home 1916 West Chase, after a lengthy illness. A retired Wright County farmer, he had lived in Springfield for the past 11 years. Mr. Findley was a member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Nina; one son, Guy H. of 1841 North Broadway; one sister, Mrs. Mary Deavers of Sanger, Calif.; three brothers, John and Jim of Mansfield and W. O. of Joplin; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Rainey’s Chapel, with … Read more

Peterson, Harry Leo – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Harry Leo Peterson, 73, of La Grande died May 28 at St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla. At his request there will be no services. Mountain View-Colonial DeWitt is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Peterson was born Feb. 17, 1933 to Harry and Lilie Mae Nicholson Peterson in Mountain Grove, Mo. He attended school in Visalia, Calif., and went on to electronic school in Los Angeles, Calif. On June 6, 1957, he married Mary Ford in Las Vegas, Nev. He worked in television electronics and then as a supervisor with USA Petroleum Corp., retiring about 1977. … Read more

Findley, Malinda Sharp – Obituary

Linda A. Findley, 80, died 1 Mar 1953 at the home of her daughter without learning of the death of her husband U. S. Findley only three days before; she was in coma at the time and never rallied; survived by daughter Mrs. Claude Smith of Macomb, half-sister Mrs. Della Findley of Mansfield; Mr. and Mrs. Findley had been married 57 years.; double funeral. Contributed by: Shelli Steedman

Cox, Ollie – Obituary

Haines, Baker County, Oregon Ollie Young Cox, 88 of Canby, a longtime Baker City resident, died April 12, 1998, at Canby. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Avenue. Pastor Roger Scovil of the Baker City Christian Church will officiate. Interment will be at the Haines Cemetery. Mrs. Cox was born March 14, 1910, at Hartville, Missouri to Herman and Artie Young. She and her family moved west to Morrow County when she was 8. She was raised and educated in Pine City. She was married to Emery Cox on … Read more

Findley, Sarah Coday Moreland – Obituary

Sarah Coday Moreland Findley was born January 8, 1862 and died at her home west of town October 18, 1937 at the age of 75 years. She first married Francis Moreland and to this union were born 8 children, 2 of whom, Ira and Ollie, preceded her in death. After this husband’s death, she married Rev. Charles Findley who also preceded her in death. Survivors are 4 sons, Lee and Charles of Hartville, Tom and William of Oklahoma; 2 daughters, Rosa Hensley and Bertha Adamson of Hartville. Burial in Wolf Creek Cemetery. Wright County Republican, October 21, 1937 Contributed by: … Read more

Biography of Hon. Winfield Scott Pope

For many years Winfield Scott Pope was rated as one of the most highly respected residents and most prominent attorneys of Jefferson City. As lawyer and lawmaker he left the impress of his individuality upon the history of city and state when he was called to his final rest at the age of seventy-four years. He always held to the highest standards and ethics of the profession, his success being attributable at all times to his marked capability and merit. The story of his professional rise and progress is an interesting one. He was born in Davidson county, North Carolina, … Read more

Biography of John H. Martin

JOHN H. MARTIN. Douglas County, Missouri, is well known for its successful, thrifty and enterprising farmers, and for its well-tilled and fertile farms, and among those successfully engaged in agricultural pursuits is John H. Martin, who was born in Blount County, Tennessee, July 27, 1842, a son of Adrian and Sallie (Kerr) Martin, natives of Tennessee, and grandson of John Martin, a native of Massachusetts, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and who removed to Tennessee at an early day. The maternal grandfather, David Kerr, was a Tennessean and was a son of one of the early pioneers … Read more