Gold Rush Letters – June 17, 1849

June 17, 1849 From letter published in the Missouri Whig, Palmyra ca 1849 FROM THE PLAINS We have been politely furnished with the following extracts of a letter received in this place, from a member of the “Muldrow Company.” The letter is dated Sunday, 17th of June, 1849: We have travelled two weeks upon the … Read more

Old Age Pension Application List – Marion County MO

Marion County Old Age Pension Application List Surname Given Name ABBOTT Amos ABBY Henry ABBY Jake, ABBY Abe, Died 1/8/37 ABELL Joseph Martin ADAMS Martha ALEXANDER Jacob Keithley ALGER Carrie Bedeau ALLAN Dollie AMBURN Alexander ANDERSON John Andrew ANGLE Rachael ARENDT Henry Nicholas ARMBRUSTER Joseh ARMSTRONG Harriet ARMSTRONG Margaret Emma ARNOLD Lottie ATKINS Annie Louise … Read more