Mary Ann Sportsman and M. G. Oldham both of Chariton County, were united in marriage July 29, 1857, moved to a home two and one-half miles southeast of Marceline, and became the parents of nine children: J. G. Oldham, H. H. Oldham, M. G. Oldham, Richard Oldham, Alva Oldham, Sally Oldham, … > More >
A. L. and Samintha Coffey Dawkins came to Marceline from a farm in North Missouri, Schuyler County in 1889 with their three children, William, Bertha (Mrs. Ed. F. Hayden), and Jewell (Mrs. Charles Willis, Kansas City, Kansas).
Mr. Dawkins bought a half interest in a furniture store, which was called Finnell and … > More >
Keeping a sharp lookout for marauding renegades, Emma Williams and her three young sons came to Missouri during the turbulent days of the Civil War to be united with her husband, Owen Williams, who had gone before her to seek employment in the St. Louis area.
LeRoy, the eldest son, shot rabbits for meat, … > More >
The Carnegie Library was founded after a petition to the Carnegie Corporation was filed with the City Council on March 19, 1917. On May 21, 1917, the Andrew Carnegie Foundation notified the City Council that $12,500 would be allowed the City of Marceline for a library building, the city promising to maintain the library by … > More >
Emma Darlene Stoner, age 56 of Brookfield, died Tuesday January 27, 2015 at Mclarney Manor. Emma Darlene, daughter of Raymond and Mabel Willis Stoner was born Thursday, June 12, 1958 at Marshall, Missouri. There will be a celebration of life service at 3:00 pm Thursday February 5, 2015 at the Brookfield Eagle’s Lodge with Jerry Stone officiating. Memorial donations have … > More >
Mary F. Pope, age 83 of Keytesville, died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Pioneer Skilled Nursing Center, Marceline. Mary was born at Guthridge Mill, Missouri on January 16, 1932 to Eslie and Florence (Stevens) Turner. She married Fred O. Pope on January 27, 1951. She is survived by four sons, Jesse Pope and Pam, Keytesville; … > More >
