St. Clair County Historical Society, Osceola, Missouri
The museum is located at Main & Chestnut in Osceola, Missouri. During the winter, the museum is only open on Fridays from 8 to 10 am or by special appointment by contacting Joan McPeak or Judith Guthrie.
Officers
Joan McPeak, President
Ruby Shirk, Vice President
Wanda Alexanderr, Secretary
Ethelene Stark, Treasurer
Board Members
Paul Heathman
Howard McPeak
Jack Harris
Joan McPeak
Ruby Shirk
Ethelene Stark
Comments
I am looking for the correct name of the old cemetery that is on Hwy W. about a mile east of Hwy. 82, across from the school at the top of an incline (and about 100 yds. east of the Nazareen church,) on the gravel road. I have as its name "Dunkard-Wagoner". In my genealogy quest last October, I found my Great Gradfather and Grandmother and other relatives buried in that cemetery. Someone is keeping it mowed and I suspect it is the church nearby. What a wonderful mission.
I also found other close relatives in the cemetery behind the Brush Creek Church, off Hwy 54 on Hwy JJ near Collins. . Does it have a proper name other than the church. My grandparents were married in that church on Mar 22, 1891. Do you know if there are any old records from that church somewhere? I missed you being open when I was in Osceola an don't know when I will be ble to return as I am 82 and driving is difficult for me for such long trips. If you can be of assistance, I would appreciate it.
Norma Jean Rowland, Austin, TX e-mail: rowlanddn@aol.com
I am a quilt researcher and a member of the American Quilt Study Group. I have an unfinished quilt top that has names of people who were residents of Osceola, MO in the twentieth century. The family name is Ballou. All the names are men except for one woman, which is unusual for friendship quilts.
I am wondering if you might have photos, city directories, vital records, newspaper notices such as marriage notices and/or obituaries in your collections. Do you do searches for such items for researchers who are unable to come to your museum?
My email address is gebel@earthlink.net. Thanks, Carol Gebel
What is your zip code? I would like to order your 2009 calendar. I lived in Osceola from 1938 to 1943 when my father and brother joined the Merchant Marines. We operated the Commercial Hotel. When gasoline was rationed during WWII our business suffered. Both my brotherand father stayed in the Merchant Marines after the war until they retired. They are both dead now. I am the only one of my generation in my family still living ,as far as I know. My maiden name is Lenora Lou Runyen. I have been married twice and have 3 children, 4 step children, 17 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. I have lived in California, Illinois, New jersey, New York, Maine and now back to California. I am now 81. I wonder how many of my classmates are still living in Osceola? I am still corresponding and visiting 2 of my High School friends from California. My address is Lenora F. Brown. 406 B Avenida Castilla, Laguna woods, CA. 92637. Phone 949-206-1039. lenorabrown@comline.com.h P.s. I found the zip code. thanks any way. Do you still have a newspaper in town? There were 2 when we lived there-- the Democrat paper and the Republican paper.
What is your zip code? I would like to order your 2009 calendar. I lived in Osceola from 1938 to 1943 when my father and brother joined the Merchant Marines. We operated the Commercial Hotel. When gasoline was rationed during WWII our business suffered. Both my brotherand father stayed in the Merchant Marines after the war until they retired. They are both dead now. I am the only one of my generation in my family still living ,as far as I know. My maiden name is Lenora Lou Runyen. I have been married twice and have 3 children, 4 step children, 17 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. I have lived in California, Illinois, New jersey, New York, Maine and now back to California. I am now 81. I wonder how many of my classmates are still living in Osceola? I am still corresponding and visiting 2 of my High School friends from California. My address is Lenora F. Brown. 406 B Avenida Castilla, Laguna woods, CA. 92637. Phone 949-206-1039. lenorabrown@comline.com.h
I would like to know the exact hours you are open. My cousin and I are planning a trip to Osceola the last week of June, first week of July (June 29 thru July 3). Can someone please let me know ASAP.
A few of the names I am researching are: AKINS, Boring, Dorrell, Duke, Gray, Hammond, Harkrader, Harper, HOPPER, McLERRAN, Rooks, SMALLWOOD, Wicks, etc.
Do you have obituaries there? Cemeteries books? What is available for us to research?
Thanks and have a great day!
Edna J. Ellis
4302 East 137th Street
Grandview, MO 64030-2829
ejellis@kc.rr.com
816-767-1526