Notes

[NI010] Per Jack Rieger 4/18/93:

My Grandfather, David Rieger, came over from Stuttgart, Germany, to get away from the draft for the Franco Prussian war... Blind in one eye.... As a kid playing around with a bow and arrow, the arrow came down and blinded him in one eye. By the time he was 18 the Franco-Prussian war started. He said "I'm not going to go in any damned army, I can't see!" So he hopped on a boat and came over to the US. German conclave in Chicago, and then he met Sara Hieber,.

According to the 1900 census, David Rieger immigrated in 1882

[NI011] Sara Hieber died after Earl was born. It is possible she died in childbirth with her fourth child. In the 1900 census, I found Louisa Rieger as wife of David, but she was listed as being married for 14 years, though she was only 23 at the time of the census. I am assuming that the information for married years was for Sara, not Louise; also, there were four children listed in column "mother of how many children" and only thee listed in column "number of these children living."

[NI012] Per Jack Rieger 4/18/93: Earl had one brother, Edward. No middle name. Started out as Rieger, deserted his wife and about three kids, came out here from Chicago and changed his name to Gordon. Kept the name Ed. He was a sweetheart. He was a miserable b______. Deserted the first wife, the second wife got along with him because she had to. He and dad both belonged to the Gerard Country Club, at now what you call Woodland Hills. They were both members there a long time before anyone knew they were related.

[NI029] Los Angeles Time, October 27, 1941:

Sabathe, Jeanne Marie, beloved wife of Frank Sabathe, mother of ___Boone and Albert S. Rosary tonight 8:00 @ Utter McKinley, 8814 Sunset Blvd. Mass 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ambrose Church.

[NI032] Second husband's name may have been Johnny Castine in Twenty-Nine Pines per newspaper article. The family doesn't recognize this name. Veronica died when Amy was about 16, after Dale.

[NI033] Obituary from Kirksville Journal, Kirksville, Missouri, Thursday, March 24, 1921:

Mrs. Phoebe Marilla Boone, 82 years old, died Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at her home, 601 So. Elson Street. She was born May 26, 1838. Funeral services were held today at 10:30 o'clock at the home, conducted by the Rev. F.W. Condit. Interment took place at the Highland Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Boone is survived by one son, William Boone, of California, and six daughters, Mrs. Lillie Spangler, of Fort Dodge, Ia., Mrs. Lavina Peterson, of Fresno, Cal., Mrs. Ella D. Fish, of Buckner, Ill, all of whom were at her bedside when her death occurred, Mrs. Amelia Kodd (sp Todd), of Blythe, Cal., Mrs. Rachael Gifford, of Fresno, and Mrs. Sada Peterson, also of California. She is survived by two grandsons, Richard Spangler and Fred Fish.Lillie Boone was at her mother's

[NI034] I have a copy of her Marriage Certificate. It says: THIS CERTIFIES THAT W.J Boone of Kirksville, State of Missouri, and Maude Anderson of Bullion, State of Missouri, were united in Holy Matrimony at Kirksville on the Eleventh day of July, a.d., 1899, by authority of a License bearing date the Eleventh day of July, 1899, and issued by the Recorded of Deeds of Adair County, Missouri. Witness my signature /s/ E. Roszell, Minister of the Gospel. Witnesses: Mrs. C.A. Roszell; T. Leona Boone

OBITUARY: KIRKSVILLE JOURNAL, AUGUST 25, 1904. At 10 o'clock last Saturday morning, at Bullion occurred the funeral of Mrs. William Boone, who died in Sedalia last Wednesday. Mrs. Boone was formerly Miss Maud Anderson and was well known in this neighborhood. The funeral was preached by Rev. Brott and burial at Kirksville. A small boy of James Hall's was buried at Bullion at 2 p.m. Saturday. He had been sick but a few days. Two funerals in one day is something that never happened before at Bullion.

DIED - At her home in Sedalia, Mo., Aug. 17 Mrs. Wm. Boone. The remains arrived in this city Thursday evening and were taken to the home of Mrs. Boone's father Mr. John Anderson who resides near Bullion. Funeral services at Bullion church 2 p.m. Friday. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery.

[NI035] Per Highland Park Cemeter, 10/16/94: " John Miller Anderson buried in Section "C", Lot #2. Born on 10/04 1840 and died 03/24/1917. He served as a Union Soldier as recorded in the book; "Veterans of War U and C Union and Confederate of the Civil War" found by my wife at local Library."

OBITUARY from KIRKSVILLE JOURNAL March 29, 1917: J.M. ANDERSON DIES. J.M. Anderson, a well known and highly respected citizen of this city passed away at him home, 1301 East Patterson Ave., last Saturday morning about 11 o'clock.
Mr. Anderson was born in Shelby County in 1840. He came to Adair County about thirty years ago and resided on a farm southeast of Kirksille until he moved his family and home to the city about 12 years ago.
The deceased is survived by his wife and four daughters, Miss Laura Anderson and Mrs. Arthur Snyder, of this city; Mrs. Jesse Elmore, of McCracken, Kansas, and Mrs. E.C. Clarkston, of Greely, Colorado. One daughter died about thirteen years ago.
Funeral was held from the family home at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning. Rev Mr. A.F. Zeigel, pastor of the Presbyterian church, had charge of the service at the home. Corporal Dix Post, G.A.R., to which Mr. Anderson belonged, conducted the burial services at the grave. Interment took place in Highland Park cemetery.

1860 CENSUS shows him with another family, unreadable last name. In Knox Co., MO, Center TWP, page 75. He is with his sister Elinora (13), brother George W. (11)

[NI036] The following is in an original newspaper article I have:
(Not dated)

MRS. RATORIA ANDERSON, AGED 85, DIES HERE

FUNERAL SERVICES TO BE HELD AT HOME THIS AFTERNOON.

Mrs. Ratoria Anderson, 85 years old, died at her home, 1301 East Patterson Avenue, Saturday morning about 1 o'clock, after illness with chronic kidney disorders and a heart ailment.
Funeral services are to be held at the home this afternoon at 2:30 conducted by the Rev. B.N. Covert, and interment will be made in Highland Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Anderson was born at Green Bay Bottom, Lee county, Iowa, Jan. 1, 1847. She came to Missouri at age of 10 where she spent the remainder of her life.
She was married to J.M. Anderson in 1866. To this union were born five daughters, one of whom, Mrs. Maud Boone, died in 1904. Mr. Anderson died March 24, 1917.
Surviving are four daughters: Mrs. J.E. Elmore, McCracken, Kans.; Mrs. T.E. Clarkson, LaSalle, Colo.; Mrs. A.W. Snyder, Kirksville, and Miss Lou, at home. There are also seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Kate Sheets, Hermosa Beach, California.

[NI040] Burried in Highland Park Cemetery, Kirksville, MO. (Per original funeral notice)

[NI041] Interred McCracken City Cemetery, Kansas

[NI042] There weas a PRICE PHILLIPS living with Joseph Boon(e) Sr. on the 1860 census. RE THE 1860 CENSUS: The following lived in the house/farm: Joseph Sr, Mariah, Joseph Jr, Silvester, Phoebe, Amelia, George, Rachel A., Price Phillips (age 19)

[NI043] Obituary from Kirksville Journal, Kirksville, Missouri, Thursday, March 24, 1921:

Mrs. Phoebe Marilla Boone, 82 years old, died Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at her home, 601 So. Elson Street. She was born May 26, 1838. Funeral services were held today at 10:30 o'clock at the home, conducted by the Rev. F.W. Condit. Interment took place at the Highland Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Boone is survived by one son, William Boone, of California, and six daughters, Mrs. Lillie Spangler, of Fort Dodge, Ia., Mrs. Lavina Peterson, of Fresno, Cal., Mrs. Ella D. Fish, of Buckner, Ill, all of whom were at her bedside when her death occurred, Mrs. Amelia Kodd (sp Todd), of Blythe, Cal., Mrs. Rachael Gifford, of Fresno, and Mrs. Sada Peterson, also of California. She is survived by two grandsons, Richard Spangler and Fred Fish.

[NI044] Obituary from Kirksville Journal, Kirksville, Missouri, Thursday, March 24, 1921:

Mrs. Phoebe Marilla Boone, 82 years old, died Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at her home, 601 So. Elson Street. She was born May 26, 1838. Funeral services were held today at 10:30 o'clock at the home, conducted by the Rev. F.W. Condit. Interment took place at the Highland Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Boone is survived by one son, William Boone, of California, and six daughters, Mrs. Lillie Spangler, of Fort Dodge, Ia., Mrs. Lavina Peterson, of Fresno, Cal., Mrs. Ella D. Fish, of Buckner, Ill, all of whom were at her bedside when her death occurred, Mrs. Amelia Kodd (sp Todd), of Blythe, Cal., Mrs. Rachael Gifford, of Fresno, and Mrs. Sada Peterson, also of California. She is survived by two grandsons, Richard Spangler and Fred Fish.Lillie Boone was at her mother's

[NI053] 1880 Census, Knox Co. MO, Lyon TWP, listed with Frank Boone family as border, dwelling 181, family 181, BOONE, JOSEPH, WHITE MALE, 90 YEARS OLD, WIDOWED, BIRTHPLACE OH, FATHER OH, MOTHER MO.

[NI054] In a book entitled DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE ACCOUNTS, Washington County, Maryland 1828-1835 by Dale Walton Morrow (at the LA Morman Library) it had the following entry:

239. PRATHER, LOUISA. Adm. Tobias Johnston 4/7/35; Delila Townsend, Catherine Townsend, Charlotte Johns, Ellen ____, Pricilla Jamison, Mary Johnston, Mariah Boon, Harriet Philpot, Sarah Boon, Nancy Morrison heirs T$216.90.

[NI055] KNOX CO., - ABSTRACTS OF WILLS, 1849-1872:

MILLER, WILLIAM, will dated 1 Nov 1861.
To wife (not named) estate her lifetime and then to be equally divided among all heirs, son Abraham, and daughters, Delphia, Phebe and Rachel, $1000.00 eac. These above four children now will be made equal with four other heirs: Larkin, Jordan, America, and Adam, to whom have been given $1000 each in land or money heretofore. Exr., son Larkin. Jordan and Abraham are to assist Larkin. Wit: Lambden E.Erwin, RHC Wirt and Elijah Bell. Rec 29 Dec 1864. (156-159)

[NI056] FROM THE EDINA SENTINEL, JAN. 16, 1873, PAGE 3:

On the 13th of January 1873 at her residence, Mrs. Amelia Miller, widow of William Miller, decd. Aged 66. The deceased was one of the old citizens of our country, having resided here over thirty one years. She was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends.

[NI057] For Shelby County, State of Missouri; in the 1850 Census, I found a 10year old John Anderson listed under Elisa Anderson, age 43; William, age 22; Helena age 16; Elizabeth age 13; Pennelios (sp) age 8; Hugh age 5. That would make elisa, if she his mother, born in 1807.

[NI059] "Jack" Neeson died when uncle Jack was in the service during WWII

[NI060] Buried at Calvary Cemetery, Los Angeles

[NI061] 1880 CENSUS, Knox Co., MO, Edina TWP, written page 9, dwelling 71, family 71, BOONE, ELIAS, WHITE MALE, 62 YEARS OLD BORDER, WIDOWED, SALOON KEEPER, BIRTH PLACE MD, FATHER MD, MOTHER MD.

Fought in the Mexican War, Co A, 2 Regt, Price's MO Mtd. Inf., July 15, 1846 - Sept 18, 1847, Fort Leavenworth
He fought in the Battle of Taos.
Elias fought in the Civil War out of California.
The 1880 census; he was listed at a widower/divorced.
1860 Census in Amador County, California, 42 years old, born MD, saw mill owner
1880 Census, Knox County, MO 62 years old, Saloon keeper, born MD
Cemetery record: Brashear cemetery, 5/21/18 - 5/25/1899

[NI062] Civil War: Private - Capt Budd's Co., 1 NE Reg. MO HG . Source: Microfilm #881,563 Index to Service Records of Volunteers, Union Soldiers who served from Missouri.

[NI063] A Deposition was taken from him in the case of the pension for America Miller-Boone, his sister-in law. He was 75 years old, it was taken 5 September 1900. He stated "my address is Brashear, MO, I live about 2-1/2 miled NE of that town. I was a Capt of a Militia Comp. comp. F 50 MO Enn Militia, my Campt was raised along the line between Knox and Adair Cos, MO in Aug 6, 1862 and I was in service off and on until the close of the war of 1861 - 1865. After the war I lived about 12 mileds due West of Edino MO and about 17 miled from my brother Parks Boone.

[NI065] Born in Ohio, per Census notes of George Conley 12/4/1992

Frank gave a deposition in the pension case of America Boone. Dated 6 August 1900: (3 mi NE of Kirksville, Adair Co., MO) I am 70 years of age, my post office address is Kirksville. I am a farmer. I was not in the army of the US only a little while in the militia; I was born in Brown Co., Ohio. My father was Joseph Boone my mother's maiden name was Maria Nickell. Both parents are dead. I cam to MO in 1841. I was 11 years of age and settled with my parents on a farm near Edina, MO. I had eight brothers and three sisters.

How many brothers were living in 1869, plase name them.

There were, to the best of my knowledge six of us, myself, Parks, George, Elias W., Joseph and Milton C. I know there are three of them living George, Milton C. and myself. George Boone lives near Brashear MO and Milton C Boone near Fabius PO Knox Co. MO. There is one sister living, perhaps, Aminda Shannon near Andover South Dakota.

[NI067] LISA J. RIEGER HAS SEALED STANDARD CERTIFICATE OF DEATH. Sex: M, Color W. Married. Date of Birth not know. Aged 80 years at death. Farmer. Birthplace, Ireland. Filed 4/25/1912. Date of death 4/23/1912. Cause: Chronic Diarrhea. Buried in Calvary Cemeter, 4/25/1912.

According to Uncle Jack, Daniel Buckley was a Homesteader: HOMESTEAD ACT- 1862, passed by the U.S. Congress. It gave 160 acres (65 hectares) of unoccupied public land to each homesteader on payment of a nominal fee after five years of residence; land could als be acquired after six months residence at $1.25 an acre. The government had previously sold land in the West so settlers for revenue purposes.

Per Uncle Jack, Daniel was a happy go-lucky, nice person.

[NI068] Per Uncle Jack: Catherine Buckley (Nora's daughter) was the type that children should be seen and not heard. I got the impression she was not very friendly. Uncle Jack told me that someone said that "if you think Catherine is bad, you should have known her mother!"

[NI073] Obituary from Kirksville Journal, Kirksville, Missouri, Thursday, March 24, 1921:

Mrs. Phoebe Marilla Boone, 82 years old, died Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at her home, 601 So. Elson Street. She was born May 26, 1838. Funeral services were held today at 10:30 o'clock at the home, conducted by the Rev. F.W. Condit. Interment took place at the Highland Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Boone is survived by one son, William Boone, of California, and six daughters, Mrs. Lillie Spangler, of Fort Dodge, Ia., Mrs. Lavina Peterson, of Fresno, Cal., Mrs. Ella D. Fish, of Buckner, Ill, all of whom were at her bedside when her death occurred, Mrs. Amelia Kodd (sp Todd), of Blythe, Cal., Mrs. Rachael Gifford, of Fresno, and Mrs. Sada Peterson, also of California. She is survived by two grandsons, Richard Spangler and Fred Fish.Lillie Boone was at her mother's

[NI075] OBITUARY: From KIRKSVILLE JOURNAL November 26, 1903: FORMER KIRKSVILLE MAN KILLED. Mrs. Tony Boone, the ex-retoucher at Moore's gallery received a telegram from Kansas City yesterday, stating that her brother Elmer, who was on his way here from Salina, Cal. had been killed by a St. Joseph & Grand Island train near Kansas City. Mr. Boone was on his way here to visit relative after an absence of six years. Particulars of the acident cannot be learned, but it appears that there is some mystery surrounding the case. The remains will probably be brought here for burial.


NOTE: I have a picture, probably of Phoebe Marilla Miller in her older years, and on the back it says something like: To W J Boone, from TL Boone. I also have a picture of a woman, and on the back in Amy Boone's handwriting, it says "Aunt Tony".

[NI076] Obituary from Kirksville Journal, Kirksville, Missouri, Thursday, March 24, 1921:

Mrs. Phoebe Marilla Boone, 82 years old, died Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at her home, 601 So. Elson Street. She was born May 26, 1838. Funeral services were held today at 10:30 o'clock at the home, conducted by the Rev. F.W. Condit. Interment took place at the Highland Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Boone is survived by one son, William Boone, of California, and six daughters, Mrs. Lillie Spangler, of Fort Dodge, Ia., Mrs. Lavina Peterson, of Fresno, Cal., Mrs. Ella D. Fish, of Buckner, Ill, all of whom were at her bedside when her death occurred, Mrs. Amelia Kodd (sp Todd), of Blythe, Cal., Mrs. Rachael Gifford, of Fresno, and Mrs. Sada Peterson, also of California. She is survived by two grandsons, Richard Spangler and Fred Fish.Lillie Boone was at her mother's

[NI078] Obituary from Kirksville Journal, Kirksville, Missouri, Thursday, March 24, 1921:

Mrs. Phoebe Marilla Boone, 82 years old, died Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at her home, 601 So. Elson Street. She was born May 26, 1838. Funeral services were held today at 10:30 o'clock at the home, conducted by the Rev. F.W. Condit. Interment took place at the Highland Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Boone is survived by one son, William Boone, of California, and six daughters, Mrs. Lillie Spangler, of Fort Dodge, Ia., Mrs. Lavina Peterson, of Fresno, Cal., Mrs. Ella D. Fish, of Buckner, Ill, all of whom were at her bedside when her death occurred, Mrs. Amelia Kodd (sp Todd), of Blythe, Cal., Mrs. Rachael Gifford, of Fresno, and Mrs. Sada Peterson, also of California. She is survived by two grandsons, Richard Spangler and Fred Fish.Lillie Boone was at her mother's

[NI079] Obituary from Kirksville Journal, Kirksville, Missouri, Thursday, March 24, 1921:

Mrs. Phoebe Marilla Boone, 82 years old, died Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at her home, 601 So. Elson Street. She was born May 26, 1838. Funeral services were held today at 10:30 o'clock at the home, conducted by the Rev. F.W. Condit. Interment took place at the Highland Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Boone is survived by one son, William Boone, of California, and six daughters, Mrs. Lillie Spangler, of Fort Dodge, Ia., Mrs. Lavina Peterson, of Fresno, Cal., Mrs. Ella D. Fish, of Buckner, Ill, all of whom were at her bedside when her death occurred, Mrs. Amelia Kodd (sp Todd), of Blythe, Cal., Mrs. Rachael Gifford, of Fresno, and Mrs. Sada Peterson, also of California. She is survived by two grandsons, Richard Spangler and Fred Fish.Lillie Boone was at her mother's

[NI080] Obituary from Kirksville Journal, Kirksville, Missouri, Thursday, March 24, 1921:

Mrs. Phoebe Marilla Boone, 82 years old, died Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at her home, 601 So. Elson Street. She was born May 26, 1838. Funeral services were held today at 10:30 o'clock at the home, conducted by the Rev. F.W. Condit. Interment took place at the Highland Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Boone is survived by one son, William Boone, of California, and six daughters, Mrs. Lillie Spangler, of Fort Dodge, Ia., Mrs. Lavina Peterson, of Fresno, Cal., Mrs. Ella D. Fish, of Buckner, Ill, all of whom were at her bedside when her death occurred, Mrs. Amelia Kodd (sp Todd), of Blythe, Cal., Mrs. Rachael Gifford, of Fresno, and Mrs. Sada Peterson, also of California. She is survived by two grandsons, Richard Spangler and Fred Fish.Lillie Boone was at her mother's

[NI081] Milton Elmer Boone is buried in Highland Park Cemeter, Section F, Lot 10. Note I have from Mr. Conley show his birthday as 11/18/1876; Cemetery records show 11/19/1876. It is possible he died on his own birthday.

OBITUARY: From KIRKSVILLE JOURNAL November 26, 1903: FORMER KIRKSVILLE MAN KILLED. Mrs. Tony Boone, the ex-retoucher at Moore's gallery received a telegram from Kansas City yesterday, stating that her brother Elmer, who was on his way here from Salina, Cal. had been killed by a St. Joseph & Grand Island train near Kansas City. Mr. Boone was on his way here to visit relative after an absence of six years. Particulars of the acident cannot be learned, but it appears that there is some mystery surrounding the case. The remains will probably be brought here for burial.
Separate entry:
The Funeral of Elmer Boone, who was killed in Kansas City last Wednesday, occured Monday afternoon from the home of mother near Bullion. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery.

Separate entry:
Elmer Boone, who formerly lived near Bullion, was accidentally killed by a train in Kansas City Tuesday evening of last week. His body was sent home and arrived Sunday morning. Funeral at the home on Monday and burial at Kirksville. Mr. Boone had been in California for two years and was on his way home to visit his mother who is very sick. His nephew, Mr. Todd, from California came with him.



THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, NOVEMBER 19, 1903
TRAIN KILLED ELMER BOONE
The body of a man, identified by letters found on his person as being that of Elmer Boone, of Salina, Cal., was found beside the Grand Island tracks in Elmdale yesterday evening. His letters and a railrod ticket showed that he was on his way to visit his brother, T.L. Boone, (LISA'S NOTE: T.L. BOONE IS TONY LEONA BOONE, HIS SISTER, NOT BROTHER) of Kirksville, Mo. Deputy Coroner Boarman examined the body and had it removed to Wagner's undertaking establishment, but was able to determine little in regard to the nature of the accident which caused death.
The body will be held until the return through Kansas City of the crew which is suposed to have been on the train which killed Boone. The body was terribly mangled. Both legs were severed and the head and body cut and bruised. It is not likely that Boone fell from the train, as his body was found beside the Grand Island tracks, while his railroad ticket was over the Chicago and Alton

THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, NOVEMBER 20, 1903
ELMER BOONE INQUEST TODAY
Crew of the Train that Killed Him is to Testify.
An inquest will be held over the body of Elmer Boone, killed by a Grand Island train in Elemwood Wednesday evening, at the Wagner undertaking establishment this morning at 11:30 o'clock. The crew in charge of the train which ran over Boone will be through Kansas City this morning and will be called in to attend the inquest. T.B. Miller, of 412 Laurel Avenue, was a cousin of Boone and is caring for the body. Albert Todd, an uncle, and Carrie L. Boone, a cousin, live at Kirksville. Boone was returning from a trip to California to live with them. The relatives entirely discredit the idea of possible suicide, as they say he was in good health and that he was anxious to return home. A telegram was received here yesterday requesting that the body be forwarded to Kirksville for burial.

THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, NOVEMBER 21, 1903
JURY DID NOT FIX BLAME.
CAN'T LOCATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEATH OF ELMER BOONE.
The coroner's jury was unable to fix the blame for the death of Elmer Boone, whose body was found beside the Grand Island tracks in Elmdale Wednesday. Members of the train crew stated at the inquest that they believed Boone threw himself in front of the train, but other circumstances seemed to discredit the suicide theory. Boone was returning from a trip to California to the home of his mother at Kirksville, MO.

[NI090] 1880 CENSUS, KNOX CO., MO, BENTON TWP, PAGE 3, DWELLING 24, FAMILY 24:

BOON MILTON W M 52 FARM OH MD MD
ANN W F 45 WIFE HOUSE IND IND IND
EMMA W F 18 DAU MO OH IND
MARY W F 16 DAU
NETTIE W F 14 DAU
LUCINDA W F 13 DAU
THOMAS W M 8 SON
JESSIE W M 6 SON
IDA W F 5 DAU
ANNA W F 4 DAU
LAFAYETTE M 3/12 SON, BORN AUG

[NI093] Died of Small pox; soldier during Civil War, Post Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. Private, Co E, 21 Regt Missouri Infantry.

[NI095] She filed for a pension throught her husband, although he abandoned her in 1869. in Deposition A takend 15 May 1900, in Knox county, MO, she states: I am 75 year of age, my PO address is Edina, MO.... Mr. John R. Noblitt is my son-in-law he knew my husband...I was just 21 post when I married him He was about 2 years older than I was.I had known him for 5 years before I married him. We were married at my father's William Miller, 4 miles NW Edina. We were married by Mr. Granville Turner. He was a Xian preacher. We lived close to my father's until 1860, then we moved to within 2 miles of where I live now on Mr. Noblett's farm. My husband owned the farm we lived on. There was a mortgage of well near a thousand dollars on it. We sold the place after my husband left me in seven or 8 years afterwards. My husband was raised farm in Ohio before the war. His father and mother moved here from Ohio and lived and died here. They are dead. I came here from Marion County, Indiana When about 14 years old. I think he was about 16 or 17 when his parents came here. .. He left me with nine children, my youngest John H. Boone was 5 or 6 years old then. My daughter Mrs. Noblett was the oldest and Elis the next oldest. Had your husban ever made any complaints about such a large family to support? No sr, he had always provided plenty of everything. We lived on the farm five or six years after he left and then we sold it.

[NI104] Buried in Highland Park Cemeter, Kirksville, MO. Not known yet if she is sister of Ratoria. YES! I have her death certificate (rec'd 11/12/94). She is a sister of Ratoria. Never married. Died of tuburculosis of Bowels. At the time of her death she lived at 1301 E. Patterson, Kirksville, MO. The informant for her death certificate was William Crawford? Single at death; 78 years old. Born in Lee County, Iowa.

[NI106] Buried in Highland Park Cemeter, Kirksville, MO

[NI107] John W. Lance and Barbara A. Lance are buried in the same lot as Ratoria Crawford Anderson, John Miller Anderson, and Eliza Jane Crawford. I am assuming that Barbara is a sister of Ratoria.

[NI108] 1847 Date of death came from letter from Mrs. Guy Glarkson in 1982 to Aunt Yvonne

TO THE RELATIVES OF LISA JEAN RIEGER ON THE BOONE SIDE!
A few weeks ago I got something in the mail that excited me so much, I just have to tell you about it.
Of course, it's in regards to our genealogy, what else can get me so in a tizzy! I received in an envelope a copy of my one page ancestor listing that was printed in the Northeast Missouri's Genealogical Society's October 1995 issue, with four of our ancestors names highlighted in yellow. This genealogist named Kathleen hand wrote on this sheet, "I have info on these people, are you interested?"
Being the person I am, I couldn't wait to communicate with her and find out what she had. If it was interesting, I was going to have her fax everything to me and pay her through my credit card by phone as soon as possible. But wait! There was no phone number on her business card!
Now let's cut to Missouri time. People do things slowly. No fax machines. No credit cards accepted. No rushing.
After finding her phone number in a strange spot, the return address envelope she attached, I called her, and to make a long story short, I got what I was waiting for on March 29, 1996 regarding ancestor:

HUGH MILLER ANDERSON
Born 1800-1805 in Kentucky

This newsletter is to give you the most important information I received, but not in it's entirety; that would bore you!
This is how we are related to Hugh: The father of Ralph, Jean and Yvonne Boone was named Leon Anderson Boone. His mother, Maud(e) Anderson Boone, (who died young at about 31 years of age when he was only 3 years old), was the daughter of John Miller Anderson, who was in the Cavalry during the Civil war on the Union side (see picture of Anderson family).
John's father was Hugh, the subject of this hasty newsletter. He married his wife, Elizabeth Nisbet/Nesbit on December 1, 1825, in Harrison County, Kentucky. (I'm surprised John fought for the Union.).
I had already found Hugh on a 1840 census in Shelby County, Missouri, as 30-40 years of age. By 1850 he was dead. According to the 1850 census, this is the list of the family that remained on the farm and their ages:
Elisa 43
William 22
Hellena 16
Elizabeth 13
John 10
Permelia 8
Hugh M. 5

His will was dated February 1, 1847, making him 37-47 years old when he wrote it. Here it is:

In the name of God Amen. I Hugh M. Anderson of Shelby County and State of Missouri being of sound mind and memory but feble(sp) in body, and taking into consideration the uncertainty of life and the Certainty of Death, do make and ordain this Instrument of writing my last will and testament.
Item the 1st I give and bequeath my immortal soul to almighty God who gave it into existence and my Body to its mother dust from whence it originated.
Item the 2n. I wish my body to be interred in a plain Christian like manner.
Item the 3rd. I wish all my just debts to be punctually paid off by my Executor whom I shall hereafter appoint, as soon as practicable after my death,
Item the 4th. I give and bequeath to my well beloved wife Eliza Anderson all of my Estate both real and personal so long as she remains my widow except such provisions as I shall hereafter make and in case of her Second marriage I wish her reduced to her third(?) -
Item the 5th. I give to my James M. Anderson my Roan mare Kit; also to my son Henry S. Anderson my ? ? Colt Dallas.
Item the 6th. As my Daughter Martha is laboring under disease at present I wish my Executor to procure the best medical aid in his power for the restoring of her health, said expenses to be paid out of my Estate clear of charge to her my said Daughter.
Item the 7th. If either of my sons or all of them who have no trades, chose to stay on the farm with their mother and labor in cultivating and improving said farm after they become of age I wish them to be paid a reasonable compensation, to be paid out of the proceeds, out of the farm and to be agreed on between them and my Executor.
Item the 8th. After the death of my wife Eliza Anderson I wish an equal division of my affects to be made between all of my legal heirs with this provision. Those of my sons who choose to go to trades are to be charged thirty dollars per year from the time that they commence learning the trade till they arrive at the age of twenty-one years.
Item the 9th. I wish my Executor to sell my crop of wheat that is on hand at present as soon as it is convenient - except a sufficiency for the support of the family. Also to make sale of so much of my personal property as may be required to pay my debts.
Item the 10th. I hereby appoint Thomas P. Lair my Executor to execute this my Will according to Law and the best of his judgment.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this first day of February 1847 in the presents (sp)
Darius Day
Joseph Snell
Lewis P. Snell Hugh M. Anderson

This will gave me three names of children I didn't have before, James M., Martha, and Henry S. They are probably the oldest children, who by the 1850 census had moved out of the house. James M. Anderson died 29 January 1849, probably in his early twenties at the home of Elizabeth.
All the other children were all alive when Eliza died May, 1854. Eliza was 43 years old in 1850, so she was approx. 47 when she died.
The package that Kathleen also contained the following copy of the original document:

An Inventory of the personal Property belonging to the Estate of Hugh M. Anderson, deceased, remaining on hand at the death of Eliza Anderson, the widow of the said Hugh M. Anderson dec'd. One Negro woman name Ellen, age thirty nine years, one Girl name Frances age thirteen years, one boy name Albert, age nine years, on girl name Lavina age six year.
One note on John A. Kelsoe? and Martin Baker for forty dollars due the 25th day of December 1854. One note on Simeon Conley for twenty dollars due the 25th day of December 1854. One due bill on William R. Vannoy? for five dollars due the 19th day of April 1854. Cash two dollars and forty five cents.
One cow and calf one heifer, twenty head of old sheep and nine lambs, ten head of hogs, one eight day clock. One bureau, one press, one breakfast table, one book case, cone cook stove, one stand, one set chairs, two set horse gears, one looking glass, one loom, three? Bee stands. Lot cubboard ware, lot kitchen furniture, lot farming tools, lot of books, one side saddle, lot bacon and lard, lot old barrels, 2 lard stands, one hoghed, 3 spinning wheels one feather bed.
State of Missouri, County of Shelby...Thomas P. Lair administrator........5th day of June 1854.

By 1855 the following was filed in the Circuit Court of Shelby County:

John M. Anderson by his Guardian James Wait, Permelia F. Anderson by her Guardian Thomas P. Lair, Elizabeth Anderson and Hugh M. Anderson by their Guardian Samuel Nesbit, Thomas M. Poor and Martha Ann Poor his wife, William A. Whaley to Helena Whaley his wife, Plaintiffs

Against

Henry S. Anderson and
William K. Anderson
Defendants

Plaintiffs state that one Hugh M. Anderson, late of the County of Shelby in the State of Missouri, died seized in fee simple of the following described tracts on parcels of land lying and being situated in the County and State aforesaid to wit. The south east one fourth of the south west quarter of section eleven (11. The south east quarter of Section two (2) the south east one fourth of the north east quarter of section sixteen (16), all in township fifty nine (59) range (9). Also fifteen acres part of the east half of the north west quarter of section eleven (11) township fifty-nine(59) range nine (9), described as follows, beginning at the half mile comer? between sections two (2) and eleven (11) in Township 59 range 9 thence south until it strikes what is known as the horse shoe slough - thence up said slough until it strikes the South Fabius River - thence with said river to the line between sections two (2) and eleven (11) in the township and range aforesaid - thence east on said line to the place of beginning. Also ten acres described as follows, by beginning at the NE corner of the NW gr of section 14 township 59 range 9 thence running due west 80 poles thence due south 20 poles thence due east 80 poles - thence due north 20 poles to the place of beginning. which said tracts on parcels of land contain in all two hundred and sixty five acres ...?...
Plaintiffs further state that the .... John M., Elizabeth, Permelia and Hugh M. Anderson, Martha Ann Poore wife of Thomas M. Poor and Helenna Whaley wife of said William H. Whaley and ... defendants Henry S. & William R. Anderson are the children and only heirs and devisees of the said Hugh M. Anderson died and as such are each entitled to the undivided one eighth part of said real estate. As will more fully appears by reference to the copy of .... will and testament the said Hugh M. Anderson dec'd. .......... Plaintiffs further state that the nature and quantity of said real estate is such that partition thereof cannot be made without prejudice to the parties in interest. Plaintiffs therefore pray that the said real estate may be sold and that the proceeds......

THE PAGE WAS CUT OFF! IS THIS MYSTERIOUS ENOUGH FOR YOU? ARE YOU STILL AWAKE?

So, I learned a lot from my package from Kathleen. I learned the following: Andersons had slaves. The names of three more children of Hugh. The married names of the females who were married by 1855. Hugh's wedding date and location. The location of their property in Shelby County, Missouri. That they were Presbyterian. And a lot more.

The other information I received from Kathleen, can wait for another newsletter. It includes details on the parents of Phoebe Marilla Boone-Miller, who were married in Indiana.

Disclaimer: I have typed this newsletter without regard to the correct spelling or incorrect spelling of the original documents. Please accept my apologies.

Well cousins and Mom and Aunt, etc., I hope this piques your interest in your genealogy and heritage.

If you have any questions, call!

Lisa J. Rieger
22431 Warmside Avenue
Torrance, CA 90505
310/540-2590
Fax: 310/540-7965

Anyone interested in travelling to see the Anderson farm in Missouri with me?

[NI113] Hugh M. Anderson was living with another family, the Lairs, on the 1860 census. His sister Permelia is listed also. No other Andersons are in the household. The census shows that he had $600 in personal property.

[NI115] I found a William G. Crawford in the 1840 census in Lee County Iowa. He was listed as between 30-40. One female between 20-30; 1 female between 0-5. In agriculture. Township 69 R 4. Page 361, line 17.

A William G. Crawford bought land in Lee County on Aug 8, 1840 from M. Thomas. Lots 10,11,12,13 B25; 5,6.7,8,9 B30 West Point, page 155..

A W.G Crawford bough land Mar 7, 1842 from A.N. Waters(?), Lot 9&10 B18, West Point, page 514.

A Wim G. Crawford rec'd land from the estate of Robert Crawford May 8, 1871; file June 3, 1871. Sec 10 T 68 R 3 18.40 share; other listed included John B., Geo W., Elizabeth & Lydia James, Ann Kurtz, William Scott, James Crawford, Robert Crawford. Joseph Crawford

[NI127] Date of death per book index, Born 29 Dec 1825, died 3 Nov 1882, Baker Cemetery

[NI128] Burried Baker Cemetery, Knox County, Missouri

[NI129] Linville Cemetery.

Obituary in Edina, Knox County Democrat, Thursday March 11, 1920, Page 1:

Adam Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willaim Miller, was born November 27, 1831, in Marion County, Indiana, and died Saturday March 6, 1920, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M.E. Boone at Kenwood, aged 88 years 3 months and 9 days.

When he was eight year old the family moved to Missouri from Indiana, locating in Knox County west of Edina and northeast of Hurdland. The remainder of his life was spent in the vicinity where his death occurred. When 25 years of age he was married, December 11, 1856 to Miss Filena Evilsizer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Griffith Evilsizer, also of Knox County, and to this union was born two children, a son, Benton, and a daughter, Harriet Anne. Early in life Mrs. Miller preceded her husband in death, 44 years ago, having died July 5, 1876.

Mr. Miller was one of the teachers of the county for a number of years, later following farming for a livelihood until his retirement. He was a member of a large family, having eight brothers and sisters, all of whom are dead except one sister, Mrs. Joseph Boone of Kirksville, MO. The others who survive him are a son, Benton Miller of Kansas City, a daughter, Mrs. M.E. Boone of Kenwood, a grand daughter Miss Grace M. Miller of Kansas City, four grand sons, F.E., W.J. and T.e. Miller of Kansas City, and O.F. Boone of near Kenwood.
The funeral services of Mr. Miller were held at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon by Rev. Finnell of Hurdad at the M.E. Boone home and interment made in the Linville cemetery at Edina.

[NI132] Lived in Somis, California

[NI150] 1880 Census, Knox Co. MO, Edina TWP, written page 18, dwelling 161, family #162, BOONE, THOMAS, W,M, 22, BORDER, UNMARRIED, BIRTHPLACE MO, FATHER KY, MOTHER KY.

[NI152] 1880 Census, Knox Co. MO, Lyon TWP, Dwelling 170, family 170, listed with Holowa, Perry family, BOONE, MILTON E., WHITE MALE, 21 YEARS OLD, LABOR, SINGLE FARMER, BIRTHPLACE MO, FATHER OH, MOTHER IND.

[NI155] Died young per Vera's notes.

[NI166] In the 1860 census, there is a Sophrania Smallwood listed with Mary and George, age unreadable.

[NI183] 1880 Cenus, Knox Co. MO, Greensburg, written page #13, dwelling 108, family 110, BOONE, MF, W,M, 24, MARRIED FARMER, BIRTHPLACE MO, FATHER IND, MOTHER IND.

[NI189] 1880 Census, Knox CO. MO, Bourbon TWP, Dwelling 140, family 141, WAMSLEY, GEORGE WHITE MALE 32 YEARS OLD MARRIED FARMER, BIRTHPLAS io, FATHER oh, MOTHER OH. CLARINDA, WHITE FEMALE, 30 YEARS OLD WIFE, KEEPING HOUSE, BIRTHPLACE MO, FATHER IND, MOTHER IND.

GEORGE W M 32 MARRIED FARMER IO OHOH
CLARINDA W F 30 WIFE MARRIED HOUSE MO IND IND
THOMAS w m 7 sON SINGLE SCHOOL KA IOWAMO
ELMER W M 1 SON SINGLE MO IOWA M
SARAH W F 40 SISTER SINGLE IOWA OHILL

[NI193] 1880 Census, Knox Co., MO, Benton Twp, page 3, dwelling 27, family 27:

CUNNINGHAM ROBERT W M 75 IND KY KY
RACHEL W F 74 WIFE VA VA VA
LAFAYETTE M 32 SON IND IND VA
BOONE ALICE W F 15 G-DAU MO OH IND

[NI201] See Phoebe Marilla Boone's obit. Gifford was married to Rachael at that time, 1921.

[NI250] Gert is a brother (or sister? of America Miller per Deposition of David Crockett Byrn in America Miller's pension request; source dated September 6, 1900. Other information in same document: "Gert Miller is dead, Larking and Abe Miller are dead. Add Miler lived near Edina, MO.

[NI265] Anderosn, James M. died 29 Jan at the residence of his mother Mrs. Eliza Anderson in shelby Co.

[NI266] Martha was very ill, according to her father's will, about February 1, 1847. She later married Thomas M. Poore, per the circuit court claim against her older brothers to sell the family farm. 1850 Census shows her as 18. Her baby, James B or R, was 2/12.

[NI277] Per her father's obituary, Harriet married M.E. Boone (unknown relationship to my Boone's). She was alive when her father died in March 6, 1920. She was living in "Kenwood" when he died.

[NI282] Died young per Vera's notes

[NI300] died at 1-1/2 years per Vera's notes

[NI316] Regarding Charles - I obtained his exitance from Vera Boone's notes. I didn't have a record of him.

[NI616] I listed her because I found William G. Crawford in the 1840 Lee County census on page 361, 1 female under 5.

[NI696] Disappeared from family and not heard from again.

[NF024] Marriage information came from research performed by Wilham; she sent me a typed copy of a page that said "Marriage Returns" on the top, handwritten was the words "Harrison County, KY". They were #25.

[NF037] Married Oct 11, 1855 by Justice of Peace, Thomas C. Moore

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