Author: jmk
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Lena Carhart Mitchell a Member of Annie Helm Chapter of the NSDAR
Lena Bell Carhart Mitchell was a member of the Annie Helm Chapter of the NSDAR. * * * * * ANNIE HELM CHAPTER NSDAR Organized October 20, 1908 HISTORY Anne Helm Chapter was organized by a group of 23 patriotic women on October 20, 1908, in Macon, Missouri Charter Members were: Louisa William Brock, Maude…
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Tombstone of Robert Gwyn Mitchell, Lena Bell Carhart Mitchell and son James Dysart
Robert Gwyn Mitchell b. 1852 Oct 19 , Monroe, Missouri to 1909 March 6, St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, and wife, Lena Bell Carhart b. 1871 Mar 22 at , Macon County, Missouri to 1957 Nov 26 at Baldwin City, Douglas, Kansas. The son here was James Dysart Mitchell b. 1897 April 27 at ,…
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Wedding Day Silhouettes of John Mitchell and Ann Middleton Craig
John MITCHELL b. 1767 Donegal, Ulster, Ireland, d. 1821 VA., married 1808 July 26 in , Washington, Virginia to Ann Middleton CRAIG b. 1786 VA . d. 1837 Randolph, MO. Obtained from Dorothy Mitchell McClure.
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Marion Isaac Hennesy – letter 1944
Here is the text of a letter written by Marion to his nephew, Esmond Edward HENNESY, 28 March, 1944: Houston 11 Texas, March 28th, 1944 Mr. E. E. Hennesy and Family:- Dear Folks:- Please pardon me for not writing sooner, we were very glad indeed to hear from you, for we often think of you.…
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Photo Albert Winston Lang and Narcissus Simmons Lang, with Evie and Iva, circa 1894
Albert Winston LANG and Narcissus SIMMONS LANG 1869-1959; 1870-1944 Narcis and Albert are seen here with their two oldest children. Narcis is holding Evie (Knight), b. 1893; Albert is holding Iva, b. 1891. Photo would be circa 1894. Image courtesy of Bob Ann Breland.
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Perry Lang and Sons Photo
Bob Ann Breland writes, “A distant cousin in Huntsville, Al, found this photo among her late aunt’s things and sent Bob Ann Breland a copy. It is a photo of William Perry Lang and his four sons. Shown in front, Albert Winston Lang (Bob Ann’s grandfather), William Perry Lang and Charles F. Lang. In back…
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Ezra “Jodi” Simmons, Stalag 2B POW
I attempted to bring out the writing on the back of the photo but am still unable to read it. Ezra “Jodi” Simmons Photos from Ethel Simmons Hennesy collection. Ezra “Jodi” SIMMONS, 2nd son of Lucius Theodore SIMMONS and Annie (Knight) SIMMONS , was born 8 Feb 1913 at Washington Parish, LA. Ezra served in…
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Estus “Pete” Simmons
Estus (Pete) Simmons 13 Dec 1908 – 14 Mar 1960 No indication of photographer, place or date. I would estimate 1930s. I added a touch of quick hazy color for definition. There are several rusted cans on the porch rail and I believe through the window one can see a bed with a metal frame.…
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The Story of Will Smith
The Smith family history as descended through Narcissus “Narcis” Simmons Lang, daughter of Robert “Reuben” Simmons and Frances Smith, and Narcissus’ son Seldon Albert Lang. Related by Bob Ann Breland. “Seldon Lang remembers that he was told by his mother that Ward Smith’s father (Will Smith) was an Indian fighter. He had been reared by…
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NOTES FROM HISTORY OF (EAST) UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 1892-1992
NOTES FROM HISTORY OF (EAST) UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 1892-1992 Bob Ann Breland On September 13, 1892, twelve of God’s consecrated ones joined themselves together in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and formed Union Baptist Church. Those members were: W.A. Phelps and wife L.J. Phelps, I.M. Phelps and wife Anna A. Phelps, Albert W.…