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.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
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.
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.
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.
Friday, April 25, 2008
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.
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.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
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.
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