KNOWLES
I'm looking for information on George KNOWLES, who is listed in the 1860 census for Union, Bollinger Co., MO. as a Southern Methodist minister, as well as other members of his family. George was born in Tennessee about 1830. I would like to find out about the church he was pastor of as well as when and where he died.
Abby Balderama August 1997

KRUSSEL
Seeking information on Johann Bernhard Krussel (Kruessel) and his wife, Elizabeth Raben. In 1870 census they are recorded as Barney and Lizzie. He was born in 1833 in Hannover, she about 1840 in Hannover. According to census records they immigrated in 1865 and married in 1865, presumably in Cincinnati but I can't find a record of it. Their first born, Mary, was born about 1866 in Ohio but their remaining children were born in Leopold. Barney died in Leopold in 1908 but there is no record of Elizabeth's death.
John Krussel August 1997

LEGGETT
Looking for any information on the Leggett family of Bollinger & Cape Girardeau Counties in Missouri. J. Thomas Green Leggett born cir 1850 in Bollinger Co. MO. married to Mary Emily Wiggins her parents were George & Elizabeth Wiggins. J. Thomas Green Leggett went by Green and wife Mary Emily had the following children: Robert E. Leggett born 3 Apr 1874 died 6 Sep 1950 married to Ella Lee Pool, Rosa Leggett born 30 May 1879 died 5 Jun 1943 married to S.P. Porter on 21 Mar 1895, Mary Emily Leggett born Dec 1880 died 23 Nov 1918 married to James M. Ray on 20 Sep 1896, Albert Leggett, Vandives V. Leggett, Hattie D. Leggett, & Dossey May Leggett, It is known that J. Thomas Green Leggett had a sister Elizabeth who was married to George L. Stovall. If you have any information on any of the above families please leave message. I have found Leggett spelled Leget, Legget, Ligit, Liggett, and Liggitt.
Jerry Hollingsworth February 1997

LONG
Trying to find info on Henry Green Long & family. He married Josephine Welker 24 July 1874 in Bollinger County. They had 6 children: 1. Tory Long m. Gus Gotthardt; 2. Julia Long m. Frank Shaw; 3. Norah Long m. ? Jones; 4. Della Long m. Joseph Damouth; 5. Francis Long m. Lisa ? b. (bef 1880); and 6. Moses A. Long m. Maude Forehand & Virginia Ford b. 14 Jun 1880. Any information on this family or their ancestors would be greatly appreciated. I've hit a wall. They eventually moved to NE Arkansas.
Kimberly D. Long March 1997

LOONEY
Seeking any information on Joseph Looney, wife Almeda Penney Looney and their children. Joseph and Almeda migrated to Wayne/Bollinger County in mid to late 1870's. Joseph died at Zalma in 1895 and is buried at the Hall Church Cemetery near Gipsy. Almeda died 1923 but no death record has been found. Joining Joseph and Almeda on the trip from TN to MO were here sisters and bros/in/law. John and Francis Olivia Smith, James and Caldonia Forbish (Fanbush/Fawbush).
Patricia Davis February 1997

MATHEWS
I am searching for any information on the family or descendants of Chapel MATHEWS and his wife Catherine HOLDEN Mathews. They moved to Bolinger County from Callaway Co., KY about 1858. By the 1880 census, they were back in Graves Co., KY. Any help will be appreciated. I will gladly share information.
Mike Vance May 1997

MOORE
Samuel Brown More b. 16 Apr 1811 NJ Quaker d. 15 Aug 1889 Fillmore Twp, Bollinger Co., MO, bur. Crooked Creek Twp, Bollinger Co., MO. If anyone has access to the cemetery where Samuel is buried and/or his obituary, I would LOVE to hear from you. Samuel Brown Moore is my gr.gr.grfather. I have entered information on this family which can be accessed through my home page. Please see my home page at: http://www.localaccess.c om/rubym/. Ruby Simonson McNeill July 1997

MOUSER
I am looking for the location of the Methodist church cemetery reported to be in Yount. I do not seem to be able to find this cemetery on any map of the area. I have other family ancesters buried in this cemeterey: Henry Mouser, Rachel Mouser, Amy Grindstaff are all buried next to each other. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
David Mouser July 1997

MOUSER
I am trying to research a incident that my grandfather David R. Mouser was envolved in. In approx. 1910-1911 at a 4th of July picnic at Yount Mose Wilfong was shot and killed. The story is that David R. was responsible and was tried and convicted of the killing but on appeal was aquitted. Mose is said to have been buried in a unmarked grave in the Grounds cemetery near Jugtown(Alliance). If anyone can help me to either find the records or help in any way with information would be of great help. This story has been told in my family for many years. Oh also the witnesses for D.R.Mouser's trail was a Jeff Clay, Minnie McGrough and a Amy Massey. Can any one help me?
David E. Mouser July 1997

MURPHY
Peter Murphy owned land in Bollinger county prior to 1875. In 1875 he issued a Quit Claim Deed in favor of another party. The land was 160 acres in the northeast quarter of section 35, township 32, range 8. How can I find out when he purchased that land?
Richard Neumann May 1997