Forrest Scholl - Grandson

Carrie (Cobb) Scholl

Jarrot T. Maupin & Mary E. Scholl

Mary was the eldest daughter of William M. and Sarah G. Scholl.

Thanks to David Maupin for the picture.

Scholl Sisters

Dorothy (Scholl) Armold, Josephine Scholl, & Mary (Scholl) Anthes

September 1988

Kyle Price Scholl

Kyle was a grandson of William & Sarah Scholl.

Elsie M. (Martin) Scholl

MOVILLE, Iowa -- Elsie M. Scholl, 86, of Moville died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, at a Sioux City hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Christy-Smith McCulloch Chapel in Moville, with the Rev. Renee Spaulding of Morningside Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Arlington Township Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present 4 to 5:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Elsie was born Nov. 17, 1920, at Sioux City, the daughter of Harry and Elizabeth (Hingst) Martin. She grew up and attended school in Sioux City. She married L.E. "Bing" Scholl on Aug. 8, 1948. Bing died on July 6, 1969. Elsie lived in Moville for 60 years. She was a member of Moville Evangelical Church, where she had been a Sunday school and Bible school teacher. She was a 55-year member of Wink Sparks American Legion Auxiliary Post 303. Elsie loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking, hand crafts and ceramics. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Jerry and Marsha Scholl and Steve and Ann Scholl, all of Sergeant Bluff; three granddaughters, Kara Scholl of Brookings, S.D., Heather and her husband, Matthew Reinhardt of Sioux City, and Lisa Scholl of Nashville, Tenn.; and a grandson, Scott Scholl of Sergeant Bluff. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bing Scholl; a grandson, Andrew Scholl; two sisters, Dorothy Nichols and a sister in infancy; and a brother, Harry "Bud" Martin. 

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Elsie's husband, Lawrence, was a great grandson of William & Sarah Scholl.

William Shelton Armstrong Obituary

William was a grandson of William M. & Sarah Scholl.

Otis & Lorene Boyd

Otis and Lorene are shown sitting in the vehicle. Lorene was a great grand daughter of William & Sarah Scholl. Picture was supplied by Deedy Decker, who is shown standing on the back of the vehicle. You can visit her website by clicking here.

Harris Maupin - 2nd Great Grandson of William Milton Scholl

An article by Harris Maupin.

"Occasionally humble pie is a treat. Such was the case in meeting Jeff Bottiger in the summer of 2006. Jeff showed interest in my horn wares at Fort de Chartres that June, and once we found that both of us were from Missouri, he set a date for a visit, “to gain some knowledge about powder horns,” he said." Click to read the entire article.

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Dorothy (Scholl) Armold

WEATHERFORD, Okla. -- Dorothy Scholl Armold, 87, formerly of Chapman, Kan., died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000, at her daughter's home in Weatherford, Okla.

Mrs. Armold was a nurse.

She was born April 13, 1913, in Shamrock, Mo., the daughter of Milton and Carrie Cobb Scholl. She studied nursing at Independence Hospital and Sanitarium in Independence, Mo., and then worked as a nurse in San Francisco. She joined the Army in 1940 and served in the Philippine Islands at Manila, Bataan and Corregidor. She was interned as a POW at Santo Tomas, Manila, until February 1945. She was discharged in March 1946 at the rank of first lieutenant. She managed the Chapman Theater with her husband and later worked as a nurse for Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center in Topeka from 1973 until 1980, when she retired. She moved to Weatherford, Okla., in 1995.

She married Harold Armold, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, on Nov. 1, 1945. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include three sons, Harold Armold II, Baltimore, Md., Edward Armold, Colorado, and Norman Armold, Topeka, Kan.; a daughter, Carolyn Torrence, Weatherford, Okla., and two grandchildren.

Graveside services and inurnment will be conducted at 3 p.m. today at the Indian Hill Cemetery, Chapman, Kan. Military honors will be presented by a Fort Riley Honor Guard. Londeen Funeral Chapel, Chapman, is in charge of graveside service arrangements.

The family suggests memorials to the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation, sent in care of Londeen Funeral Chapel, Box 429, Chapman, Kan., 67431.

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Help!! Seeking Reese/Rees/Rice Hughes & Mary Polly Layne

Seeking the parents of Reese Hughes.

 Reese Hughes was born Abt. 1781 in Franklin County, VA, and died April 18, 1866 in Callaway County, MO. He married Mary Polly Layne August 05, 1801 in Franklin Co., VA, daughter of Ayres Layne and Mary Woodson. She was born September 05, 1776 in St. James Parish, Goochland, Virginia, and died May 23, 1848 in Callaway County, MO.

"...........He descended from English ancestors, and married Miss Catharine, daughter of Reese 

Hughes, a resident of Franklin County, and of the same neighborhood. He was of 

Irish parentage and a planter. The Hughes families were owners of large numbers 

of slaves and were of the staid old Virginia stock They left Virginia and 

located with their families in Callaway County, Missouri, in 1833, bringing 

their slaves with them, and continued the production of tobacco."

Reece Hughes, of Franklin county, Virginia, married Polly Lyon, and settled in Callaway county, Missouri, in 1834.  They had John, William, Elias, Robert, Armistead, Catharine, Polly, Lucy, Elizabeth, Sally, and two that died young.

Married by Sur. Joseph Greer. Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds

1850 US Census shows Rees (age 69) living in District 12, Callaway Co., MO. Living in the household included:

Robt Blunkall age 12

Armsted Hughes age 27

Mary B. Hughes age 21

Rees Hughes age 69

William Hughes age 0

Sally A Wood age 10

Missouri Cenus of 1844 shows a Reese Hughes living in Auxvasse, allaway Co., MO

Virginia Cenus of 1820 shows a Reese Hughes in Franklin Co, VA

US General Land Office Records show a Reese Hughes on August 30, 1838 purchasing 80 acres in section 29, twp 49-N, range 7-w in Callaway Co., MO

Rebecca Valdez - 3rd Great Granddaughter of William M. Scholl

Rebecca Loraine Cloer Valdez, 53, passed away on Sept. 13, 2008, at Twin Cities Community Hospital. She was born at the Paso Robles War Memorial Hospital in July 1955 to James E. Cloer and Blanche Reese Cloer.

Becki was preceded in death by her father, James Cloer; her step-sister, Michelle Marie Scott; and her grandparents, Vern and Lucille Reese.

She is survived by her husband, Eduardo “Eddie” Valdez; parents Blanche Scott and Ben Scott; her sisters, Trinka Jean Cloer Sipes Reynolds, Elaine Cloer, Valerie Kay Scott Coulter; her favorite brother-in-law David Valdez; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law.

Becki grew up in Templeton and attended Templeton Elementary School, Templeton Middle School and Templeton High School. She spent the last 24 years with her loving husband, Eduardo Valdez. They were best friends and true soul mates. Eddie was the light and joy of her life.

Rebecca will always be remembered for her love of all animals. She had many cats, dogs, birds and horses. She is also preceded in death by her “co-pilot” Oreo. Oreo was very special to Becki, not just as her pet dog, but as an integral part of her family. She will also be remembered for her compassion and giving nature towards people less fortunate than herself. Becki never hesitated to help and lend a hand to any person, any time.

Rebecca was a vintage muscle car enthusiast and enjoyed camping anywhere — forests, the desert, the ocean, lakes and rivers. She enjoyed all water sports — water skiing, jet skiing and swimming. She loved meeting and conversing with people of all walks of life.

Becki will be missed by her husband, Eduardo, and her family.

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J. Herbert King - Husband of Lena Scholl

Fulton Daily Sun-Gazette, Monday, October 1, 1956

J. Herbert King, Retired Concrete Contractor, Dies

J. Herbert King, 77, a retired concrete contractor here died Saturday night at the Callaway Hospital. He had been in poor health for some time.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Maupin Funeral Home. The Rev. William R. Sengel, assisted by the Rev. Joseph H. Wagner, officiated. Interment was in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Pallbearers were S.S. Harrison, Edwin C. Boyd, Ralph Kimbral, Emmett Meador, Dudley Fitch, and Frank Carr.

Mr. King, a native of Callaway County, was born on May 25, 1879, a son of the late John B. and Ammalee Slaughter King. He had lived in the county and city all of his life. His home was at 608 Vine street.

On Oct. 19, 1939, he was married to the former Mary Naomi Martin, who survives.

He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Otis Boyd, Auxvasse; a sister, Mrs. W.E. McPheeters, Auxvasse; and a step-son, Ned Carr, formerly of Fulton who now lives at Mexico, MO.

Lena Pearl (Scholl) King - Granddaughter

Auxvasse Review
Thursday Morning, Aug. 31, 1916

Death of Mrs. J. Herbert King

Mrs. J. Herbert King passed away at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Scholl, five miles northeast of Auxvasse, Friday evening, August 25, at 6 o'clock.

Mrs. King had been in poor health th epast five years; and last spring she was taken to the hospital at Fulton where an operation was performed in the hopes that her health might be benefited. All hopes, however, were in vain, and as the weeks passed she grew worse and two days before her death sank into a stupor from which she never rallied.

Lura Scholl was born near Auxvasse May 28, 1880, and was married to J. Herbert King on July 19, 1905. They resided northeast of Auxvasse for several years, finally coming to Auxvasse. Just a week before her death she expressed a desire to go to the home of her parents, where she breathed her last.

At the age of sixteen years Mrs. King united with Liberty church. She was of a very modest, retiring disposition, gentle and kind to every one. Rev. Egan Herndon, who performed the marriage ceremony a few years ago, also presided at the funeral and gave the sorrowing relatives what comfort he could. Mrs. King is survived by a devoted husband, little daughter, father and mother, brother and sister, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their trying hour.

The funeral took place Sunday morning at Liberty church, and burial in the cemetery there. A large crowd of sorrowing friends and relatives attended to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed one.

Mattie Glen (Scholl) Colston - Granddaughter of William Milton Scholl

I received this earlier in the week.

John Colston was born 12 Nov 1890/1891 in Jackson Co. Missouri to Gabe Colston and Myrtle Beets Colston. He married twice, his 1st wife died. He and Lillian Cox were married on 12 Nov 1911 in Jackson Co. Missouri. They had one son, Kenneth Colston. Lillian died in 1919 and John married Mattie Glenn Scholl 12 Apr 1928. John died on 9 Jan 1958 in Jackson Co. Missouri and is buried in the Salem Cemetery in Jackson Co. Missouri. Hope this helps. Cindy

Mary Ann (Scholl) Jones - Sister of William Milton Scholl

I had never done much research or seen much information on the family of William Milton Scholl’s sister, Mary Ann.

Missouri Marriage Records 1805 – 2002 show a Miller (Milton) Jones marrying Mary Ann Schole (Scholl) June 18, 1845 in Callaway Co., MO.

The 1850 US Federal Census shows a Milton Jones, born about 1825 in Kentucky, living in District 12, Callaway Co., MO. Also living with Milton was Margaret Ann Jones age 2, Mary Ann Jones age 24 born in Kentucky, Sarah E. Jones, age 0. William M. Scholl was born in Kentucky so it is possible his sister was also born there as we know that their father, Peter Scholl moved to Missouri in 1826.

The 1850 US Federal Census – Slave Schedule shows a Milton Jones living in District 12, Callaway Co., MO and owning a two female slaves age 15 and 9.

Sometime around 1854 the year Mary Jones was born, Mary Ann (Scholl) Jones died.

The 1860 US Federal Census shows a Milton Jones age 36, born in Kentucky, living in District 18, Callaway Co., MO. Nancy Jones age 33, Margaret Jones, age 12, Sarah E. Jones age 10, Mary Jones age 6, John T. Jones age 4, Virginia Jones age 2, Elvira Jones age 1, Shelton Wray age 15.

The 1870 US Federal Census shows a Milton Jones, born about 1824, in Kentucky, living on Nine Mile Prairie, Callaway Co., MO., Nancy Jones age 43, Margret Jones, age 22, Elizabeth Jones age 20, Mary Jones age 16, John Jones, age 15, Jane Jones, age 13, Alvina Jones age 10, Eugein Jones age 8, Josephine Jones age 8, Silvester Jones, age 4; 1870 US Federal Census. Both Milton and Nancy are shown as being born in Kentucky. The Jones family was living near Francis and Martha Cobb. Carrie Cobb, their daughter would marry Milton Scholl, son of William Milton Scholl.




(Unsure of exact order) Margret Ann (Jones) Boone, Sarah Elizabeth (Jones) Burt, & Mary Jones. Photo from Jerry Richard Boone website at www.ancestry.com

Harris Maupin, Sr. Family - Grandson of William M. Scholl

Harris, Sr. & Jessie (Britt) Maupin Family
Front: Harris & Jessie
Back: Harris, Jr., Laverta, Reece Maupin

Supplied by Dee S.

Harris L. Maupin - 2nd Great Grandson of William M. Scholl

Craftsman Harris Maupin proudly holds a period Bedford County, PA, flintlock he handcarved and polished from maple.
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Peter Scholl, Father of William Milton Scholl

Peter Scholl Probabe Records

The probate records, dated October 1826 list "an inventory of the property of Peter Scholl. Included are:

1 Negro girl named Patty aged 19 years
1 Boy Harrison aged about 6 years
1 Tin Trumpet

Documents in November 1826 list the values of the following:
One Negro girl Patty worth $350.00
One Negro Boy Harrison worth $200.00

To put things in perspective some of the horses were valued at $45.00

William M. Scholl Probate Documents

William M. Scholl Probate Documents

The documents mentioned that Joseph Scholl purchased a shotgun at the sale for $7.00 and Reece Scholl purchased a revolver for $2.00. Does anyone know if these firearms are still in the possession of the family??

Joseph Scholl and His Sons

Furnished by Anndrea

Harry Merle Scholl - Great Grandson of William Milton Scholl

Harry Merle & Celene Louise (Bruneau) Scholl
Child is likely their son: Laurence Nicholas Scholl

Furnished by Anndrea

Hayward M. Scholl & Kathlyn Ann Barrick - Great Grandson of William Milton Scholl

Furnished by Anndrea

Frank D. Scholl & Roena P. Davidson - Grandson of William Milton Scholl

Furnished by Anndrea

Roy D. Scholl & Margaret Clocksin - Great Grandson of William Milton Scholl

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Jesse James

Robert Scholl, a great grandson of William Milton Scholl, relates a story as to how William knew the James brothers. William happened to come across Jesse who was riding a tired horse. Jesse wanted to trade horses. William agreed and Jesse rode off in a hurry. A week later William found his horse back in the barn, it seems Jesse or someone he knew had returned it. Robert claims to have read this story in a “history book” but he was not sure where it was.

I have heard a similar version of the story in which Jesse “borrowed” a couple of William’s horses from the barn. The horses were later returned.
A book, Jesse James and the Civil War in Missouri, makes mention of time possibly spent in Callaway County by Jesse.

"One interesting story about Jesse James during this time (1877 – 1882) comes from Callaway County, Missouri. Some people in the county believe Jesse lived there for a few months under the name of Johnson, while he was hiding from the law officers trying to find him. He supposedly came to the old Unity Baptist Church southwest of Fulton one day saying he was a traveling singing teacher. The minister of the church put him in charge of the children’s Sunday school singing sessions, and he was very popular with the children.

But shortly after Jesse began teaching singing as “Brother Johnson” people began asking questions about who he was and where he came from. The prosecuting attorney of Callaway County decided there was a good chance that “Brother Johnson” was, in fact the outlaw Jesse James and decided to have him arrested. Someone who liked Jesse heard about the plan and told “Brother Johnson.” On the day the sheriff and his deputies came to get “Brother Johnson” they found he had vanished. He was never seen in Callaway County again.

No one knows whether or not the story about Jesse in Callaway County is true, but it is true that time was running out for Jesse James" (Dyer, R. 1984. P 62).

It should also be noted that not all historians agree on the story of Jesse teaching in Callaway County. If anyone has additional information regarding this story please contact me.

On a somewhat related note, Jesse James’ son, Jesse Edward James married a Stella Frances McGowan. Stella was a 3rd cousin twice removed to William Milton Scholl. The connection is through the Boone Family. Stella is a descendant of Daniel Boone (the Daniel Boone we read about in history books) while William Milton is a descendant of Daniel’s brother, Edward Boone.

Dewey Scholl - Grandson of William Milton Scholl

1898 -1980

Ethel Lail Armstrong - Married to Grandson of William Milton Scholl

Ethel Lail Armstrong, Great Bend, Kanasas passed away July 20, 1974. She was born April 8, 1894 in Shamrock, Missouri, the daughter of Joseph Samuel and Martha A. Dillard Lail. On March 3, 1917 she was married to William S. Armstrong who passed away February 23, 1960. Ethel attended William Wood College of Fulton, Missouri and was a graduate of the University of Missouri of Columbia. At the end of the second term of her teaching career, she joined her husband in Colorado. In 1924 she and her husband returned and became partners in the mercantile business with her father J.S. Lail in his country store in Shamrock, Missouri. After her husband's death in 1960, due to poor health she moved to Kansas to reside with her daughter Billie Sue. Survivors include two daughters, Billie Sue Reiter, Great Bend, Kansas and Betty Frances Nudelman, St. Petersburg, Missouri, A son Larry Armstrong of Minnesota and a sister, Mrs. Frances Northland, Acala, Florida. She was also survived by eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Liberty Christian Church of which she was a member.

Source: The Shamrock, Page 50

Dennis Leroy Scholl - Grandson of William Milton

Dennis L. Scholl passed away April 30, 1976 at the Audrain Medical Center, Mexico, Missouri. He was born in Callaway County near Shamrock, Missouri on October 24, 1904 to Milton and Cary Cobb Scholl. Dennis never married. He farmed in the Shamrock vicinity where he lived most of his life. When his health failed him he and his sister Josephine moved to Auxvasse, Missouri. He served on the Liberty Cemetery for several years. He was survived by three sisters, Mary Anthes, Kansas City, Missouri; Josephine Scholl of the home and Dorothy Armold, Topeka, Kansas and three brothers, Dewey, Harris, and Francis Milton. Burial was in the Liberty Cemetery near Shamrock, Missouri with Rev. Paul Meyer officiating.


Source: The Shamrock, Page 51

Armstrong Family Gathering

Shelton Armstrong married Margaret Ann Scholl, daughter of William Milton and Sarah Glenn (Hughes) Scholl. Shelton and Margaret are the "middle left" couple. Two of their boys, Milton and John are beside them.

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Letters

We sent out 27 letters today seeking additional information from "long-lost relatives".

Missouri - 6 letters
Iowa - 3 letters
California - 13 letters
Nevada - 1 letter
Arizona - 2 letters
Washington - 2 letters

We are anxiously awaiting their return!

Parents of Carrie Badgerow, wife of Harry Elmer Scholl

Robert and Alice are the parents of Carrie Ellen Badgerow who married Harry Elmer Scholl. Harry was a grandson of William Milton Scholl.

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Zachary Scholl Armold - Part 2

About me:
My son Zach died unexpectedly on May 11th, 2007. He was 18 years young. I am his father and I have posted this site as a memorial. Zach was a wonderful son and great friend. He will be missed and remembered by many. He was just beginning to live his life and was cut down by drug abuse. He did not intend to die. He was given methadone, which he had never done before, and it killed him. Click here to view the site.

Drew Scholl - 3rd Great Grandson of William Milton Scholl

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Andrew "Andy" Quaill

His wife was Diane Faith Stokke (2nd great grandaughter of William Milton Scholl).

A service for Andrew "Andy" Quaill, 73, a Stagecoach resident for the past 22 years, will be at 10 a.m. June 9 at Big Basin in Boulder Creek, Calif.

Mr. Quaill died April 10, 2007, at his home. He was born Feb. 5, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Penn., to William and Marguerite Carcia Quaill.

Mr. Quaill was a self-employed auto and boat mechanic. He was a member of the National Pony Express Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. He was USO sponsor member and an advocate for Nevada's wild horses under BLM protection. He was an artist, enjoyed riding his '91 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, participating in Pony Express Days and horseback riding in wide open spaces on his horse Hammer. He helped to build the community park in Dayton.

He served in the U.S. Air Force Fire Department for four years.

Among his survivors are children William "Bill", Andrew "Vance" and Anndrea Quaill; sister Bonnie Cox; stepsons Brett and Shaun; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, great-grandnieces and nephews.

Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Zachary Scholl Armold - 2nd Great Grandson of William Milton Scholl

'Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal' Zachary Scholl Armold, of Topeka, died Friday, May 11, 2007 at the age of 18. His family is slowly coming to terms with the tragic loss of their loved one. Zach was born November 25, 1988 in Topeka, Kansas and is the son of Norman and Kathleen Armold. As his life progressed he attended Randolph Elementary, Landon Middle, and Capitol City High. He left school early and achieved his GED in 2006. He got his first job in Western Kansas that same year, working at a Wendy's, but moved back home shortly after. He picked up a short-lived telemarketing job, before he left his job in search of a more promising line of work in 2007. Zach grew into a vibrant and healthy young man, who went to the gym and tried to eat right. Not long before his death he had spoken to a few people of getting into a personal trainer program where he could help out others who struggled to get in shape like he once did. Not one to look back on his past mistakes, he continued to move forward, bringing hope and happiness to his family in the months before his passing. He loved his family - immediate and extended - with all his heart. He enjoyed playing a part in his young cousin's lives, playing with them and giving them someone to look up to everytime he went to a family function. This isn't to say his love for his older cousins were ignored, as he strived to make them (and his parents) proud of him. He wasn't always outspoken, but when he was quiet and reserved, he always had an air of strength about him. While intensely personal at times, Zachary loved to engage in conversation around himself if he had something to add, or especially if he was quite fond of the subject. He was a huge music fan and dispite the protests of his parents and/or sibling, would blare his music for everyone to hear. Always trying to get people to listen to this new band he discovered, he geniunely loved to introduce people to new things. He is survived by his loving parents, Norman and Kathleen Armold, his 'bro', Jake, his grandparents, Jack and Leslie Fowler, his aunts and uncles, Kevin & Maire Fowler, Michael & Kim Fowler, Rich & Jessica Matteson, Carolyn & Rick Torrence, Harold Armold, and Edward Armold, his cousins, Allison & Matthew Fowler, and Emily & Cydney Fowler, not to mention all of his friends who loved Zach very much as well. Zach we will all miss you very much and will see you again sometime, someplace, and we will hold you in our hearts for an eternity. 'Life was never meant for one as beautiful as you.' Written by his 21 year old brother and only sibling, Jacob .

For Norman and Kathleen Armold

NOPE Task Force

Dorothy Belle (Scholl) Armold - Granddaughter of William Milton Scholl

WEATHERFORD, Okla. --- Dorothy Scholl Armold, 87, formerly of Chapman, Kan., died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000, at her daughter's home in Weatherford, Okla.

Mrs. Armold was a nurse.

She was born April 13, 1913, in Shamrock, Mo., the daughter of Milton and Carrie Cobb Scholl. She studied nursing at Independence Hospital and Sanitarium in Independence, Mo., and then worked as a nurse in San Francisco. She joined the Army in 1940 and served in the Philippine Islands at Manila, Bataan and Corregidor. She was interned as a POW at Santo Tomas, Manila, until February 1945. She was discharged in March 1946 at the rank of first lieutenant. She managed the Chapman Theater with her husband and later worked as a nurse for Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center in Topeka from 1973 until 1980, when she retired. She moved to Weatherford, Okla., in 1995.

She married Harold Armold, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, on Nov. 1, 1945. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include three sons, Harold Armold II, Baltimore, Md., Edward Armold, Colorado, and Norman Armold, Topeka, Kan.; a daughter, Carolyn Torrence, Weatherford, Okla., and two grandchildren.

Graveside services and internment will be conducted at 3 p.m. today at the Indian Hill Cemetery, Chapman, Kan. Military honors will be presented by a Fort Riley Honor Guard. Londeen Funeral Chapel, Chapman, is in charge of graveside service arrangements.

The family suggests memorials to the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation, sent in care of Londeen Funeral Chapel, Box 429, Chapman, Kan., 67431.

Harry Scholl - Grandson of William Milton Scholl

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Jarrot T. Maupin & Mary E. Scholl (d/o William Milton Scholl)

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Hughes Maupin - Grandson of William Milton Scholl

Harris Maupin, Jr. - Great Grandson of William Milton Scholl

Montgomery Standard newspaper dated Dec. 31, 1997, Montgomery City, Missouri.

HARRIS MAUPIN, JR.

Harris Maupin, Jr., 87, of Hillsboro, Mo., formerly of Mexico, Mo., died Fri., Dec. 26, 1997, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Festus, Mo.

Funeral services were held at noon Monday at the Maupin Funeral Home in Auxvasse, Mo Burial will be in the Auxvasse Cemetery. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to time of the service on Monday.

Mr. Maupin was born April 15, 1910, to Harris and Jessie Britt Maupin in Montgomery City, Mo. On Feb. 11, 1943 , he married Chalene G. Woodson. She preceded him in death on Oct. 31, 1988.

He is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Bell of Mexico, Mo. one son, Harris Lynn Maupin of Hillsboro, Mo.; three granddaughters; and one brother, Reece Maupin of Mexico, Mo..

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

Mr. Maupin was a vereran of the Army Air Corps. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service and Hoffman's grocery store in Mexico, Mo. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Irene - Wife of Reece Maupin

The Twenty-Third Psalm

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul;
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
for His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through
the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil for thou art with me;
Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me
in the presence of mine enemies.
Thou anointest my head with oil;
My cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy
shall follow me all the days of my life
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
for ever.

Irene Maupin, 84, Washington, Ia., formerly of Mexico, died at 7:05 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2003, at United Presbyterian Home in Washington.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 10, 2003, at Friendship Baptist Church with the Rev. Craig Stevens officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Pickering Funeral Home. Burial will be in Auxvasse Cemetery.

Mrs. Maupin was born on Jan. 20, 1918, in Bachelor, Mo., a daughter of David Rudy and Lena Gertrude Meador Woodson. On Feb. 10, 1940, in Holts Summit, she married Reece H. Maupin who survives in Washington. She was a graduate of Auxvasse High School, and had worked as a caseworker for Audrain County Division of Family Services until she retired. Mr. and Mrs. Maupin moved to Iowa in 1995 to be near family.

In addition to her husband, survivors include one son, David H. Maupin and wife Mary Jo, Solon, Ia.; one daughter, Deetrice Shaull and husband Harley, Troy; two grandchildren, David Scott Maupin, Oak Park, Calif., and Tandi Shaull, St. Louis; a nephew, Harris Maupin, Hillsboro, and a niece, Cheryl Bell, Mexico.

One brother, Lynn David Woodson, and one sister, Carlene Gertrude Woodson Maupin, preceded her in death.

Reece Maupin - Great Grandson of William Milton Scholl

I am the resurrection,
and the life:
he that believeth in me,
though he were dead,
yet shall he live:
And whosoever liveth
and believeth in me
shall never die.
Believeth thou this?

John 11:25, 26









Reece H. Maupin, 86, Washington, Iowa, formerly of Mexico, died at 12:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at United Presbyterian Home in Washington.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at Friendship Baptist Church with the Rev. Craig Stevens officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 4 until 6 p.m. at Pickering Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Auxvasse Cemetery.

Mr. Maupin was born on August 11, 1916, in Montgomery City, a son of Harris and Jessie Florida Britt Maupin. On Feb. 10, 1940, in Holts Summit, he married Irene Dorothy Woodson, who died on Jan. 6, 2003.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and then worked for 29 years as a mail carrier for the U.S. Post Office until his retirement on Jan. 1, 1977. The Maupins moved to Iowa in 1995 to be near family.

Survivors include one son, David H. Maupin and wife Mary Jo, Solon, Ia.; one daughter, Deetrice Shaull and husband Harley, Troy; two grandchildren, David Scott Maupin, Oak Park, Calif., and Tandi Shaull, St. Louis; a nephew, Harris Maupin, Hillsboro, and a niece, Cheryl Bell, Mexico.

One brother, Harris Maupin and a sister, LaVerta Maupin, preceded him in death.

Kyle Price Scholl

B: November 8, 1881

D: January 1972, Wellsville, Montgomery Co., MO

The 1900 Federal Census shows Kyle as single (age 19) and living with his parents in Salt River, Audrain Co., Missouri.

The 1910 Federal Census shows Kyle as single (age 29) and living alone in Wilson, Audrain Co., Missouri.

Kyle’s 1918 World War I Draft Registration Card lists his brother Frank as his nearest relative. Kyle is listed as medium height and medium build with light blue eyes and dark brown hair.

The 1920 Federal Census shows Kyle as single (age 39) and living with his brother, Frank, in Egg Creek, McHenry Co., ND.

The 1930 Federal Census appears to show our Kyle Scholl as married (age 47) and living in Wilson, Audrain Co., Missouri, with spouse, Effie, and four step-children, Susie, Russel, Ruby, and Irine. Is this the same Kyle Price? The age is off by 2 years and the actual census clearly shows 47 rather than a 49. However, based on where Kyle is living it seems reasonable to think this is the same Kyle Scholl.

The 1910 Federal Census shows Effie married to Clarence R. Cox and living in Salt River, Audrain Co., Missouri.

The 1920 Federal Census shows Effie married to Clarence R. Cox and living in Jackson, Callaway Co., MO

There is then a Darlene Francis Scholl who is supposedly a daughter of Kyle’s, Darlene was born in December of 1932 which would fit in with Kyle and Efife being newly married somewhere before 1930. Darlene married a Morris and died in Cass Co., Missouri in 2004.

Kevin Knaus, Great Great Great Grandson of William and Sarah Scholl

Helping homeless veterans Carroll student Seth Larimore, right, had a grocery drive to help homeless veterans. The collection was for a project called Operation Heartland. He and his friend, Kevin Knaus, pictured left, delivered the items to Indianapolis. Photo provided

A Carroll Jr.-Sr. High School student conducted a food drive to help with a winning project in the WRTV 6/"Oprah's Big Give Indiana" contest.

The winning project (one of two in Indiana) was Operation Heartland, submitted by Indianapolis residents and Air Force veterans, Scott and Katie Taylor. The Taylors submitted the proposal to help the organization, HVAF (Helping Homeless Veterans and Families) of Indiana Inc.

HVAF, the only organization of its kind in the state, has helped thousands of veterans break the cycle of homelessness. The Taylors learned that HVAF had acquired a 40-unit apartment building for homeless veterans of Indiana, but needed additional resources to furnish and stock the apartments.

Besides nominating the project in hopes of winning the monetary prize, the Taylors contacted their friend, Seth, of Flora, to see if he could help by organizing a food drive in his community.

Seth, who will be a senior at Carroll, collected non-perishable items at his school and at his church, Flora First Christian. Over a two-week period, 22 sacks of groceries and paper products and 10 flats of canned goods and dry cereals were donated.

Eventually, Operation Heartland won $5,000 in the contest.

Seth had become acquainted with the Taylors in connection with his plans to pursue a career in the Air Force.

"The food that I collected went to supply the kitchens of an apartment building that is used to help homeless veterans make the transition back into living on their own," Seth said. "My friend, Kevin Knaus, and I delivered the food to the Taylors in Indianapolis and from there, HVAF sent a truck to pick up the food and take it directly to the apartment building. This was a very worthy cause to help those who have served our country unselfishly. Thanks to all of the students and members of the Flora community who donated to the effort."

Seth is the son of Randy and Teri Larimore, and Kevin is the son of Merl and Janice Knaus of Flora.

HVAF helps veterans of any age when they are displaced for various reasons. For more information, visit www.HVAF.org.

Sarah Glenn (Hughes) Scholl

Montgomery Standard, Montgomery City, MO December 14, 1900

Mrs. Sarah Scholl, wife of Capt. Milton Scholl, was born in Va. in 1819. Came with her parents, a Mr. Hughes, to this state when quite young. She lived on the old homestead near High Point church Callaway county for over forty years. Was a member of the Christian church at Liberty , Callaway county for over fifty years. She was one of the best women I have ever known. From her lips fell no word of guile. No one can recall an instance of "Aunt Sallie" speaking one word against an individual. She was kind, hospitable and neighborly. Her home was a preacher's home. During her illness she was patient and only waited for the great summons.
She died at the good old age of 81 full of hope, "there remaineth a rest for the children of God". S.J. Copher

Deceased leaves six children, four boys, Joe, Reece, Milton and James, and Mrs. Henry Maughs and Mrs. Armstrong, all in Callaway except Mrs. Maughs. The funeral was preached at Liberty church Wednesday by Elder S.J. Copher of Moberly, after which the remains were interred at Liberty church yard.

November 30th, 1900. Unknown Newspaper

Mrs. Scholl, mother of Mrs. Henry Maughs of near Montgomery, died at her home in Callaway county near Shamrock, Wednesday morning. The burial took place yesterday after services by Elder S.J. Copher of Moberly. Deceased was about 83 years of age.

December 11, 1900, Missouri Telegraph

At her home in Shamrock township, this county, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1900, Mrs. Sallie Scholl, aged 80 years. She was the widow of Milt. J. Scholl who was sheriff of this county in 1874. She leaves four grown sons and two daughters. Her remains were buried at Liberty church Thursday. She was an excellent woman and her death is deeply regretted by all who knew her.

Milton Scholl & Carrie Cobb

Missouri Telegraph July 20, 1939
Milton Scholl Dies at Shamrock Home
Lifelong Resident of Northeast Callaway County
Burial Thursday

Milton Scholl, native born Callaway citizen and lifelong resident of the Shamrock community, passed away at his home near High Point Church at 3:30o'clock Tuesday afternoon after an illness of about six weeks. Mr. Scholl was born on a farm near High Point on October 14, 1859, and continued to reside on that place until 1909, when he and a brother purchased what is known as the Henry Nunnelly farm, where he had made his home for the past 30 years.

Mr. Scholl was the son of Captain Milton and Sarah Hughes Scholl, and was the youngest of a family of six children who lived to maturity. He was married to Miss Carrie Cobb, also fo the Shamrock community, who survives him, as do ten children, as follows:

Forest, of North Dakota; Mrs. John Colston, of Independence, Mo.; Dewey, of Wyoming, Mary, of Kansas City; Dennis and Milton Jr. of the home; Josephine, of Kansas City; and Irene, of St. Joseph, who are twins; Harris, of Fulton, and Dorothy Belle, of the State of California; William T. Scholl, of Auxvasse, is a brother, and the only surviving member of the family.

The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at Liberty Church, northwest of Shamrock, with services conducted by the Rev. W.A. Dameron, of Middletown, and burial was in the Liberty Cemetery.

Missouri Telegraph
May 7, 1953

Dies at Shamrock
Funeral Services Tentatively Set for Wednesday

Mrs. Carrie Scholl, life-long resident of Callaway County, died about 9:45 o'clock Monday morning at her home at Shamrock after an extended illness.

Funeral services were to be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Liberty Christian Church, north of Shamrock. The Rev. A.F. Larson will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Scholl was born on February 15, 1872, the daughter of the late Francis and Martha Clement Cobb. Her husband, Milton Scholl, died in June, 1939.

Survivors include the following children: Forrest of Auxvasse; Mrs. Mattie Colston, Independence, Mo.; Dewey Scholl, Kansas City; Harris Scholl, Fulton; Dennis Scholl, Shamrock; Mrs. Mary Anthes, Kansas City; Misses Josephine and Irene Scholl, twins, whose present addresses could not be learned immediately; Mrs. Dorothy Bell Armol, Sacramento, Calif,: and Francis Milton Scholl of the home.

Also surviving are one brother, Edmund Cobb, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks, both of Wellsville.

Shelton Armstrong & Margaret Ann Scholl

Auxvasse Review
February 21, 1895

Shelton Armstrong died at his late residence, 2 miles east of Bachelor, Sunday evening of measles and pneumonia.

Fulton Weekly Telegraph
February 21, 1895

Died at his home near Bachelor, on Monday, February 18th, 1895, Shelton Armstrong. Burial at Liberty cemetery on Tuesday. Shelton Armstrong was comparatively a young man, one that was valuable to his community and held in highest repute by his neighbors. His father, John Armstrong is now confined to his bed with a sever case of Pneumonia; also a sister, one sister dying, but a short time since. This family has our sympathies in their trying afflictions.

Fulton Gazette
February 28, 1895

Obituary

The cold icy hand of death has again visited this vicinity and the pleasant home of our neighbor, Shelton Armstrong, and borne him to the tomb to await the final resurrection. The deceased took the measles, from which he contracted cold and developed into that dreaded disease, pneumonia, from which he never rallied.

In the sudden demise of Mr. Armstrong the community loses a good citizen who will be greatly missed. The deceased was the oldest of seven children, 2 sons and 5 daughters; born to John and Virginia Armstrong. This family circle has formerly been broken by the death of two daughters, Laura and Mary; the latter's death preceded the subject of this sketch to the grave a few days.

Mr. Shelton was married to Miss Maggie Scholl on August 3, 1881. He was born September 30, 1856 and died February 10, 1895. Of this union there were three children born:Milton, aged 13 years; Johnie, 10 years; and little Willie, aged 19 months.

He was a kind father, a loving husband and a most excellent neighbor. He united with the Christian Church in the year 1888 under the able preaching of Elder T.J. Marlon. He died as he lived, trusting in the Lord. Before he died he was heard to utter the beautiful words, "The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord."

The remains were interred at Liberty church by the Masonic order, and many dropped a silent tear over the demise of a good man. Peace be to his dust. A friend.

Shamrock Resident Died Sunday Night
Mrs. Margaret Armstrong to be Buried at Liberty Church Tuesday

Mrs. Margaret Armstrong, 74 years old, died Sunday evening at 7:00 o'clock, at the home of her son, William Armstrong, in Shamrock. She had been ill for several weeks, her death being caused by the infirmities of age and complications.

Mrs. Armstrong died on her birthday, having been born December 13, 1857. She was a daughter of Captain and Mrs. William Scholl, and was born and reared on a farm southeast of Auxvasse, near High Point church. She was married to Shelton Armstrong, and they lived for many years on a farm two miles west of Bachelor. Mr. Armstrong died 31 years ago. The couple had three sons, two of whom, John, near Bachelor, and William, at Shamrock, are living, Another son, Milton, died three years ago. Mrs. Armstrong also is survived by three brothers: William Scholl Auxvasse; Reed and Mit. Scholl, Shamrock; two nephews, Hughes and Harris Maupin, of Auxvasse, and five grandchildren.

William T. Scholl & Ann Maria McCubbin

Auxvasse Review
Wednesday Afternoon, Dec 27, 1939
William T. Scholl
Died Christmas Day

William Thomas Scholl, one of the oldest residents of the Auxvasse community, passed away at his home in this city Monday afternoon, December 25. He had been in feeble health for some time.

Mr. Scholl was the son of Milton and Sarah Glenn Hughes Scholl, pioneers of Shamrock township, and was born on a farm, south of Shamrock on March 11, 1850. He grew to manhood in the neighborhood of his birth and spent his entire life as a citizen of North Callaway, except for a period of about two years spent in Arkansas, where he move with his family in a covered wagon in 1887.

Mr. Scholl is survived by his widow, who was Miss Maria Gertrude McCubbin, and two children, Charles B. Scholl and Miss Eva Scholl, both of home. Another son, Thomas, and a daughter, Mrs. Lura Pearl King, preceded him to the grave. He is also survived by one grandchild, Mrs. Otis Boyd, of Auxvasse. Mr. Scholl was the last surviving member of a family of seven children, and was the eldest son of the family.

The funeral and burial took place at Liberty Christian Church, northwest of Shamrock, at 2:00 o'clock this afternoon, the services being conducted by the Rev. A.F. Larson, of Fulton.

The Missouri Telegraph, Thursday September 13, 1951

Mrs. Maria Scholl Dies at Auxvasse
Callaway Native was 97 Years Old; Services Saturday

Mrs. Maria Scholl, native and life-long resident of CAllaway County, died about 6:50 o'clock Thursday night at her home in Auxvasse after a lengthy illness. She was 97 years old.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Auxvasse Christian Church of which she was a member. The Rev. A.F. Larson officiated and burial was in the Liberty Church Cemetery, north of Shamrock.

Born in Callaway County on March 31, 1854, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. T.L. McCubbin. Her husband, Will Scholl, died a number of years ago.

She had lived in Auxvasse for the past 30 years and before that had lived on a farm near Auxvasse.

Survivors include a daughter, Miss Eva Scholl, a son, Charlie, both of the home and one grandaughter, Mrs. Otis Boyd of Auxvasse.

Jennie Lee (Berry) Scholl Obituary

Missouri Telegraph
November 28, 1913

Mrs. Joe Scholl Dead

Mrs. Joe Scholl of the Hatton neighborhood, died Saturday November 14, after an illness of six days of pneumonia. She had been a sufferer from asthma for twenty-eight years.

Mrs. Scholl was born August 30, 1864, at Reece River Valley, Nevada. Was married to Joseph Scholl September 28,1879. To this union six children were born - Kyle Price, James Milton, Harry Elmer, Frank Dillard, John Berry and Nolley Voss. Beside her husband and children, she leaves six grandchildren, a mother, Mrs. M.E. Houser, and brother, John Berry, both of Corvallis, Oregon, and two sisters Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Tounsends of Forth Benton, Montana.

The funeral was conducted by Elder Copher of Moberly, her six sons acting as pall bearers. The remains were laid to rest in Hickory Grove cemetery beside her relatives. She leaves a host of friends to mourn her death. - A Friend.

Joseph Scholl Obituary

Auxvasse Review
Auxvasse, MO., Thurday Morning Jan. 21, 1915

A Good Man Passes Away

Joe Scholl, one of the best known and most highly respected men of North Callaway, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Margaret Armstrong, near Bachelor, Sunday night, January 17, 1915, aged 61 years. He was born in the Bachelor community May 8th, 1854.

Mr. Scholl's wife died in November 1913, and a few months after her death he moved to Auxvasse and went into the grocery and butcher business, but on account of declining health sold out and went to the home of his sister. The disease that carried him away was cancer of the stomach and his sufferings were intense, but he bore his affliction uncomplainingly.

Joe Scholl was a good man, a splendid neighbor, a kind and loving husband and father. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. He leaves a family of six boys as follows: Kyle, of Auxvasse; James of Granville N.D.; Harry, Frank, John, and Nolley, all of this county.

The body was taken to Hatton Monday and was laid to rest beside his wife in Hickory Grove cemetery Tuesday morning by the Masons and Odd Fellows, after funeral services by Rev. Cofer of Moberly.

It is said that the deceased some time ago, realizing that he did not have long to live, bought and paid for the tombstone that should mark his last resting place.

In the death of Mr. Scholl North Callaway has lost one of its best and most highly respected citizens. In life he was our friend and we mourn with his family and relatives with a heart filled with sympathy.

Missouri Telegraph
January 22, 1915

FARMER-MERCHANT DEAD

Joseph Scholl Passed Away at Sisters Home Near Auxvasse Sunday

Joseph Scholl, 65 years old, a farmer of the Hatton neighborhood until about a year ago, when he moved to Auxvasse, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Armstrong, east of Auxvasse, Sunday. Mr. Scholl had been afflicted for years with stomach trouble. He went to visit his sister about Christmas time and was taken seriously ill later, never recovering sufficiently to leave there.

Mr. Scholl spent his early days in the Williamsburg neighborhood and his father was a former sheriff of Callaway county. Later he moved to the Hatton neighborhood, where he engaged in farming for a number of years. He sold his farm there about a year ago and engaged int he grocery business at Auxvasse, quitting after a period of about five months.

Mr. Scholl's wife died about a year ago. He is survived by five sons as follows: James of North Dakota; John and Harry of Youngers; and Frank and Nolley of Auxvasse. Mr. Scholl was a mason and the funeral was held at the Hickory Grove church in the northwest corner of the county, Tuesday afternoon, under the auspices of the Masonic order. District Deputy Grandmaster S.P. Cunningham, of Mexico officiated. Mr. Scholl was a splendid gentleman, well liked by all who knew him.

New Scholl Tidbits

Shamrock Articles 1870s


Auxvase Review, (Fulton) Callaway Weekly Gazette, Fulton Telegraph

25 January 1878

CWG: From Shamrock -- We have nothing much to note this week except the mud.

The health of our community is not as good as usual. Captain W. M. Scholl and mother are both confined to their beds, but under the skillful treatment of Dr. B. D. Brown, we are glad to hear that they are convalescing.

8 March 1878

"John Pratt," the celebrated Clydesdale horse brought to this county from Illinois by Mr. Thos. Harrison, and now owned by Capt. Scholl, will make the present season at the latter's stable. The Captain has also bought a fine young jack, four years old this spring and fifteen hands high, which can be seen at his stable. We think that it would be to the interest of stock men to call and see the Captain's stock before breeding elsewhere.

Mr. Thos. Harrison, we learn, has sold his other horse, "Harvey Benson," to a Lincoln county man for $500, the same that Captain Scholl paid for his.

22 March 1878

Our old friend Captain Wm. M. Scholl now owns the celebrated Clydesdale draught horse, "Johnny Pratt", brought to this county from Illinois by Thomas Harrison, and will keep him this season at his stable. He also owns the well-known and popular jack, "Black John," a direct descendant of "Knight of Malta."

12 April 1878

CWG: From Shamrock -- Editors Gazette: Yesterday I discoursed to a good audience at Loutre Church, Montgomery county, at 11 o'clock, after which I buried a young lady with her Lord in baptism, in the waters of the Loutre.

After taking some refreshments, I proceeded to the residence of W.M. Scholl and secured his services to pilot me to the ferry, or as it is better known as the Berry residence, where Mr. Robert Farmer let to the hymenial alter Mrs. Mary W. Underwood, the oldest couple it has ever been my lot to unite in holy matrimony. May their remaining days be happy and their sun set in peace.

After tea, with the Captain, I returned to his residence and took refuge for the night under his hospital roof.

Next Saturday evening I will meet with the Williamsburg temperance friends, and will preach at Antioch on Sunday, at 11 o'clock. B.C. Stephens.

John & Armstead Scholl

John was born July 10, 1851 in Callaway Co., Missouri and died July 05, 1852 in Callaway Co., Missouri. He was buried in the Hughes Family Cemetery, Callaway Co., Missouri.

Armstead was born October 29, 1852 in Callaway Co., Missouri and died September 24, 1854 in Callaway Co., Missouri. He was buried in the Hughes Family Cemetery, Callaway Co., Missouri.

The Missouri State Archives of Birth and Death Records Database, pre 1910 has no record of the birth or death of either John or Armstead. The family bible does record the birth and death dates of both John and Armstead.

Reece Scholl

Reece Scholl was born February 29, 1856 in Shamrock, Callaway Co., MO, and died July 03, 1935 in Shamrock Twp., Callaway Co., MO. Reece was buried on July 04, 1935 at Liberty Cemetery, Callaway Co., MO. No evidence exists to suggest Reece was ever married as he is listed as “single” in all the available census reports. His cause of death was listed as a fracture of spine. The death certificate says he fell from a load of hay onto his head on June 29, 1935.

Reece is first mentioned in the 1860 Federal Census as being 4 years old and living with his parents. His name is spelled Rice. He next appears in the 1870 Census and is still living at home with his parents. He is listed as attending school within the last year and can read and write. In the 1880 Census at the age of 23 he is shown as living with his brother Joseph and Joseph’s wife, Jennie. At this point Joseph and Jennie have been married for approximately 9 months. Due to their (Joseph & Reece) proximity on the census form to their parents (William & Sarah) we assume they were living close together, perhaps on the same farm as both Joseph and Reece are listed as farmers.

No information is available from the 1890 census. The census was damaged in two different fires and was destroyed about 1935. (1) The 1900 Census shows Reece living with his brother, Milton and Milton’s family. The mother of Reece and Milton is also shown as living with the family. Both Milton and Reece are shown as owning the land they are living on. The 1910 Census shows much of the same with both Reece and Milton living on the same farm. Although the name is badly spelled it appears that Reece was living with Milton and his family at the time of the 1920 census. Other than the death certificate no other evidence was found of Reece after 1920.

1880 Census

1850 Cenus

WM Scholl 26 years old
Sarah G(wife) 27 years old
Mary E. (daughter)1 year old
WM T (son) 3 months old
Elizabeth (mother of WM Scholl) 49 years old
Margaret (prob sister of WM Scholl) 20 years old

Some of these ages don't match my existing information. Some further research will be required.

Slave Update

"William Milton Scholl owned slaves, how many I don't know, but I do remember distinctly at being at grandpa Scholl's for a Sunday dinner. An old negro lady was there, having been owned by the family, and was highly regarded by all the family. She was treated as a guest in every respect. She died about 1915, and had a long obituary in the Fulton Missouri Gazette. No one today can recall her name." This is Our Story, p 66.

We have researched all deaths in Callaway County for 1914, 1915, and 1916. There are 1,073 recorded deaths for those 3 years. Based on the 1850 slave census we know that the Scholl family had two female slaves listed as 13 and 8 years old. We identified the females in the database and reviewed all of their death certificates looking for those with an approximate age of 68 - 83 at the time of their death and a designation as Negro, colored, or black.

We identified 24 individuals who fit the criteria. However the historical society just notified me that none of these 24 individuals are listed in the obituary index for the Fulton Missouri Gazette within the 3 years in question.

The historical society did let me know there is a Fulton Journal index that lists 3 possible candidates that passed away in 1914 and 1916. However, none of those 3 individuals appears on my list of possibilities.

Is the story wrong? Is the date wrong?

The historical society is going to search for the 3 obituaries in the Fulton Journal and I will also check the 1860 Missouri Slave Census to see if any additional information can be found there.

1910 Missouri Census - Joseph & Jennie Scholl

The 1910 census shows Kyle and Nolley Scholl still living at home. Kyle's occupation is listed as a blacksmith with Nolley and Joseph are listed as farmers.

Abraham Lincoln

Christina (Tina) Carter emailed me wanting to know how she was connected to Abraham Lincoln. Tina is a granddaughter of Afton Swanson and Ruth Scholl. Ruth is the granddaughter of Joseph Scholl and Jennie Lee Berry.

The Lincoln connection comes from the Berry side of the family. Abraham Lincoln would have been a 2nd cousin twice removed of Jennie Lee (Berry) Scholl.

Abraham Lincoln would have been a 2nd cousin 6 times removed of Tina Carter.

Richard Berry II, Tina's 6th great grandfather, married a Rachel Shipley. One of Rachel's sisters married Dennis Hanks. They had a daughter, Nancy, who was the mother of Abraham Lincoln.

Family Contact Update

I will be leaving town at the end of this week for a few days so you might not hear from me for a week or two.

I wanted to give a quick update on my contact information for the various families.

Mary E. Scholl & Jarrett T. Maupin - I have had email contact with one member (Melody Maupin Craighead). She is to be sending me some information but I have not received it yet. I have also found a second source (Robert) that has some pictures of this family that I hope to get in the next month or so.

William T. Scholl & Ann Maria McCubbin - I have not yet made any contacts with anyone from this branch of the family.

Joseph Scholl & Jennie Lee Berry - I have 3 great contracts for this family. Anndrea, Darlene, & Youlen. These 3 have give me others to contact but I have not gotten to them yet. Information keeps coming in weekly from these 3. Thanks!!!

Margaret A. Scholl & Shelton Armstrong - No contacts. I do not yet know for sure that they had any children that survived to adulthood.

Milton Scholl & Carrie Cobb - My line. I have a couple of contacts that have a lot of information on this branch of the family, Robert Scholl and Carolyn T.

These five had 3 other brothers. 2 of them died young and the third (Reece) never married.

New Picture

I need help identifying 3 individuals in this picture.

Front Row, L to R: Anna Lou Scholl & Robert Scholl
Middle Row, L To R: Milton Scholl, Carrie (Cobb) Scholl, Rose (Blocher) Scholl, Forrest Scholl
Back Row, L to R: Reece Scholl, Unknown Male, Unknown Male, Unknown Female

Do you have a copy of this picture?

This picture appeared in Harry Merle Scholl's book. We would love to find an original so that a high quality copy can be made for other family members and the book.

"This picture has been in the Scholl Family for years and has always been referred to as William Milton Scholl." In about 1972 this picture was in the possession of L.E. Scholl, Moville, Iowa." (This is our Story).

Slaves

I have been working with the Callaway County Historical Society in an effort to track down some information regarding slave ownership by the family. My current correspondence with the historical society follows:

Eric - I am very interested in tracking down an obituary of an individual that died about 1915. Supposedly a long obituary appeared in "Fulton Missouri Gazette". My information comes from the following source:

"William Milton Scholl owned slaves, how many I don't know, but I do remember distinctly at being at grandpa Scholl's for a Sunday dinner. I must have been about four at the time. An old negro lady was there, having been owned by the family, and was highly regarded by all the family. She was treated as a guest in every respect. I recall all the family talking and joking with her, buy she did not eat with the others, but in the kitchen after every one else had eaten. That was the custom of the day, and I doubt if she could have eaten a bite if she had been asked to sit with the others. She died about 1915, and had a long obituary in the Fulton Missouri Gazette. No one today can recall her name." This is Our Story, p 66.

Some family members use the name "Nora" when referring to this individual. Whether or not this is correct I have no idea.


Historical Society - Can you tell me who this is that is stating these facts, so I could determine more of the date of the statement. I am not finding any black person living with William Milton Scholl ( who died in 1881) in the 1880 census. There is no black Scholl in the 1910 census in Callaway. There are listed 3 black Scholl women who married but I did not find an obit listed for these ladies under their married name. I have my doubts one can find this without more information.

Does anyone else have information related to this subject that may help our search??

Kingdom of Callaway County Historical Society Website

Dorothy (Scholl) Armold - Granddaughter of William M. & Sarah Scholl

We Band of Angels: The Untold Story of American Nurses Trapped on Bataan by the Japanese

On May 6^th the Japanese arrived. The Japanese did not know what to do with the women. So they kept the women and wounded in the tunnel until June 25, then brought them to topside of the building for four days. Dorothy was then moved with nearly 100 other nurses to Santa Tomas where she interned except for a short period at Santa Cantalens, a convent.

The nurses and the Army women were brought back to Manila, where the nights still smelled of gardenia. They were joined by four thousand civilian P.O.W’s at the National University prison camp. It was her home for two and half years. At the camp 500 to 800 women shared three showers and five toilets. There were only two bathtubs in the whole camp. For the first eighteen months, life was tolerable under Japanese civilian guards.

Then the Japanese began to lose the war and the soldiers came. Black marketers and Filipino farmers who had helped supplement the starvation diet of rice and mush with fresh vegetables were banished from camp. Dozens died of malnutrition and a doctor who refused to falsify the cause of death was beheaded. During the last year, when rations were inadequate in the prison camp Dorothy lost twenty-five pounds. With the other nurses in camp she continued to nurse internees, although during the last year as strength diminished from lack of nourishment, they were able to nurse only four hours a day.

In all the time she was imprisoned Dorothy was allowed to write one card. She sent it to her mother in Independence, who received it. Of Armold she heard not a word.

From February of 1944 on, they were all forced to bow low to the guards and never look at their faces. When the American plans started flying over they were forbidden to look up. When they started dropping leaflets they were severely punished if they caught them with one.

On Christmas Day 1944 an American plan flew over. In late January another plane flew by and dropped leaflets, saying “Christmas is here”. On February 4, 1945 some of the nurses smelled gasoline. Then suddenly American tanks came rumbling into camp. They could hear the tanks and then they could hear the boys who had come to rescue them. Dorothy said, “This was the happiest sound in the world”.

When General Douglas McArthur returned in 1945 the prisoners were liberated. On February 12^th, they were headed for home. They stopped in Hawaii for new uniforms. While here Dorothy was promoted to First Lieutenant. (Dillard, pp 38 - 42).

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