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1 Cooper County, Missouri, Book of Strays - Book A From May 1819 to August 1828 From the Western Historical Manuscript Collection 23 Ellis Library University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, Missouri Some of the very earliest records can be found in the Cooper County Stray Books. These books are not located at the Cooper County Court House in Boonville, Missouri; but reside with the Western Historical Manuscript Collection. As a result, most people are unaware of the existence of these valuable genealogical records. In the days before wire fences or even split rail fences, animals were allowed to roam free on the owner's land. As a result, horse, cows, hogs, and sheep were often "lost and found" items. I am not an expert or even novice on this but it appears that in some counties such as Howard and Boone a person would advertise finding a stray animal. If no one came to claim the animal it was a case of finders keepers. In Cooper County it appears that after finding a stray animal, the person would notify the Justice of the Peace in the Township where the animal was found. A description of the animal(s) was provided to the Justice of the Peace who would then have two people appraise the value of the animal(s). In some cases, the Justice of the Peace would also have a person testify as to the accuracy of the description of the animal(s). Finally, the Justice of the Peace for the Township would have all of this information recorded by the county clerk. In some cases, the owner of the animal(s) would come forth an claim his livestock. If not at the end of one year the person who found the animal(s) provided they still had the animal would be required to pay one-half of the appraised value of the animal to the county treasurer. I am sorry but it was some ways through the records that I figured all of this out. And I did not properly copy all of the information. What these records do is to prove a date in which a person resided in Cooper County and it gives the township in which they lived. As one might expect some of those townships are not located within the present day boundaries of Cooper County, Missouri. The other information that these records provide are the names of a person's neighbors or relatives. As you read through this information you will notice that the appraisers are generally neighbors or relatives of the person who found an animal. Finally a word of caution. Literacy was not a trait that all people shared. Names and locations were often spelled as they sound not as they are written. Plus in many instances the writer must have received a D- in spelling. I have done my best to interpret the old script and faithfully record this information. Enjoy! James F. Thoma, 12 January, May 1819 Bay horse found by Elizabeth Holmes 16 Aug 1819 Bay horse found by William Marden in Lamine Township 13 Aug 1819 Bay mare and colt found by Elisha Spivey of Lamine Township 09 Jul 1819 Dark bay mare and colt found by David Chambers 13 Nov 1819 Grey mare and dark bay colt found by John Chilcoat of Lamine Township living on the waters of the Lamine River called Richland Creek 25 Dec 1819 Bay mare found by Joseph Stephens of Cooper County, Missouri Territory living on the middle fork of the Teeth

2 Surleane Creek (Petite Saline Creek) of Lamine and testified to by Charles Wood and John Kelly 07 Jan 1820 Brown roan horse found by Anthony Fisher and testified to by James Edgar, Churchill B. Ross and G. C. Hartt 30 Dec 1819 Dark red cow found by Sylvester Hall and testified to by Jesse Thomas and John Jones 12 Feb 1820 Brindle steer found by Jacob Chism and testified to by John Bowls and Lewis Shelton 15 Mar 1820 Bay horse found by Isam Harrell of Morse (not part of present day county?) Township and testified to by Jaramiah Madower and Jacob Barton 06 Jan 1820 Black mare and sorrel filly found by Abram Fisher and testified to by James Edgar, Thomas Rogers and James L. Taylor 16 Feb 1820 Three hogs found by Maliam Gragg of Miami Township and testified to by Jonathan English and John McKissick 19 Feb 1820 Nine hogs found by Charles English of Miami Township and testified to by John McKissick and Samuel Gragg 03 Mar 1820 Two hogs found by William R. Cole of Tabeaux Township and testified to by William Bowers, George Parkison, William Fox. 16 Mar 1820 Bright bay mare found by John Pursley of Lamine Township and testified to by Benjamin F. Hickox. 09 Mar 1820 Yearling bull found by Robert P. Clark in the town of Boonville and testified to by W. D. Wilson and Thomas Rogers. 29 Mar 1820 Seventeen hogs found by Robert P. Clark in the town of Boonville and testified to by Thomas Rogers and W. D. Wilson. 07 Jun 1820 Chestnut Sorrel Gilden horse found by Patrick Nowlin living on the waters of the Blackwater fork of the Lamine in the Arrow Rock Township and testified to by Anthony Fisher, William Mahan, and William Edwards 24 Apr 1820 Brown horse and bay mare found by David Browas of Lamine Township and testified to by Nicholas Houx, Green Seats, and Littleton Seats. 01 May 1820 Red steer and black and white bull found by William George of Lamine Township and testified to by George Crawford and William McFarland 21 Apr 1820 Brown mare found by Henry Green of Lamine Township and testified to by Green Seats, Charles Hickcox, and Littleton Seats. 11 Mar 1820 Brindle steer found by Jacob Chism of Lamine Township and testified to by John Bowls and Lewis Shelton. 11 May 1820 Dapple gray mare found by William Hanks of Lamine Township and testified to by James Jones and William Edwards. 25 Mar 1820 Bay horse found by Emanuel Milsaps and testified to by Joseph H. Gooden, Thompson Whitson and John Jackson (mark). 04 May 1820 Bay horse and black mare found by John Langdon living on the waters of the Moniteau Creek in Lamine Township and testified to by Jesse Bowls and William Edwards. 26 Jun 1820 Barrel of pickled pork found by Joseph Milsaps of Arrow Rock Township and testified to by William S. Hampton and Thomas Bleakly 13 Dec 1820 Black mare with colt found by Zepheniah Bell of Lamine

3 Township and testified to by George Crawford. 13 Dec 1820 Iron gray horse found by George Crawford of Lamine Township and testified to by Zephaniah Bell. 04 Dec 1820 Bay mare found by Joseph Woods living on the grand prairie on the head waters of the Clarks fork and testified to by Jesse Johns and James Jones. 11 Dec 1820 Brown steer found by Joseph Gott of Arrow Rock Township and testified to by Nathaniel Hallaway and Presley Andeson. 23 Dec 1820 Black steer and black heifer taken up by Leonard Catert and testified to by Levin Cropper and Brie Levins. 03 Jan 1821 Cow taken up by John Vaught of Lamine Township and testified to by Elijah Dack(?) and Clay Casener Lawly(?) 19 Dec 1820 Bay horse taken up by Moses Eads of More Township and testified to by William Howard and James Ryan. 13 Jan 1821 Red spotted sow taken up by Zephaniah Bell living in the Township of Lamine and testified to by John Savage and A. Carson. 15 Jan 1821 Red steer taken up by James Miller of Lamine Township and testified to by John Wilkerson and William Cathey. 29 Jan 1821 Red steer taken up by Levin Crapper and testified to by William Larn and W. Calvert. 22 Dec 1820 Bay filly taken up by James Faris living on the head waters of the Teetserlene Creek (Petite Saline) and testified to by Michael Son and John Son. 29 Jan 1821 Spotted bull taken up by William Calvert of Lamine Township and testified to by James Turner and B. Levins. 29 Jan 1821 Heifer taken up by Joseph Murphy of Lamine Township and testified to by Seebert Scott, Elisha Smith, and Davis Murphy. 17 Feb 1821 Cow and calf taken up by? and testified to by Mansfield Hatfiete, James Barny, and Ninnan Steel. 13 Mar 1821 Cow taken up by William Calvert of Lamine Township and testified to by James Faris and John C. Shepherd. 14 Feb 1821 Black bull taken up by Oliver Brown of Lamine Township and testified to by William Bryant, Muke Ball and Benjamin Johns. 12 Apr 1821 Dark bay mare taken up by Elverton Caldwell living on the Township of Boonville and testified to by Charles Abarson and John Savage. 09 Aug 1821 Gray mare taken up by Joseph Holt of Lamine Township and testified to by John Holt and Elijah Stephins(?) 01 Oct 1821 Black horse taken up by William Savage of Boonville Township and testified to by Robert Wallace, William Calvert, and Thomas Burgan. 06 Dec 1821 Cow and calf taken up by Delane Bolin of Boonville Township and testified to by Littleton Seat and William Bolin. 04 Dec 1821 Brown mare taken up by Trectbram (?) Fisher and testified to by George McFarland, Samuel?, and George McFarland. 06 Dec 1821 Steer taken up by Joseph Murphy of Saline Township and testified to by William Murphy, Nicholas Crutchfield, and Salivel (?) Scott. 15 Dec 1821 Brown heifer taken up by William Cartner of Boonville Township and testified to by James Brayton and Thomas Teventismon (? Mark).

4 24 Dec 1821 Yearling heifer taken up by James Miller of Boonville Township and testified to by John Miller and William Mitchell. 20 Dec 1821 Black mare taken up by Caleb Fisher and testified to by Hugh Wear, John Chilcoal, and William McFarland. 26 Dec 1821 Dark red steer taken up by Michael D. Clark of Saline Township and testified to by James Savage, James McClain, and Benjamin L. Clark. 15 Jan 1822 Heifer with white back taken up by Gabriel Titsworth of Boonville Township and testified to by Spear?, and Henry Buclin (?). 09 Jan 1822 Steer taken up by Joseph Westbrook of Boonville Township and testified to by Elverton Caldwell and Drewry Wallis. 18 Jan 1822 Black and white steer taken up by Spear Fort of Boonville Township and testified to by Edward Robinson and G. Titsworth. 26 Jan 1822 Three cows taken up by William Savage of Boonville Township and testified to by Augustin Longan and Shelton Richardson. 01 Feb 1822 Red barrow hog taken up by Jorden O'Bryan living in Clear Creek Township on the waters of Clear Creek and testified to by Joseph B. Steele and James L. Taylor. 06 Feb 1822 Brindle steer taken up by John Jolly of Saline Township and testified to by Philip Spohnhemoore and Absalem Huff. 25 Feb 1822 Steer taken up by Eve Worley of Boonville Township and testified to by Joseph Westbrook and Richard Westbrook. 28 Jul 1822 Steer taken up by Sunkin Harryman and testified to by Joseph Westbrook and Drury Wallace. 24 Dec 1822 Two steers taken up by Levin Croper of Saline Township and testified to by Lewis Broils and George Paid. 18 Dec 1822 Sorrel horse taken up by Andrew Wallace of Clear Creek Township on the Tate Saline (Petite Saline Creek) and testified to by James Hutchison, Henry Woolery and John H. Hutchison. 11 Jan 1823 Two horses taken up by James Surmer of Saline Township and testified to by Jeptha Billingsly. 02 Jan 1822 Eight hogs taken up by Lewis Jones in Clear Creek Township and testified to by Andrew Wallace and John Hix. 13 Feb 1822 White and red heifer taken up by Richard Westbrook and testified to by John Proctor and Robert Givens (?). 10 Jun 1822 Pale sorrel mare taken up by Frederick Thomas and testified to by John McFarland, George McFarland, and James McFarland. 28 Dec 1822 Yearling heifer taken up by William Cartner of Boonville Township and testified to by Thomas Twentyman (mark). 19 Feb 1823 Red cow taken up by Benjamin Redbow of and testified to by J. L. Collins. 15 Feb 1823 Black and white heifer taken up by James Miller of Boonville Township and testified to by James Dillard and William Dillard. 19 Feb 1923 Red and white heifer taken up by James Hornback in Saline Township and testified to by Robert Pogue. 14 Feb 1823 Red heifer taken up by James Dillard of Boonville Township and testified to by James Miller and William Dillard (mark). 08 Feb 1823 Red steer taken up by James Berry living in Clear Creek

5 Township on the waters of Clear Creek and testified to by Thomas Ruby, Henry Smallard (?), and Robert Steel. 10 Feb 1823 Spotted steer taken up by David Burris in Boonville Township and testified to by Reuben B. Harris and Eli E. Harrman (?). 05 Feb 1823 Six hogs taken up by Josiah Descon of Boonville Township and testified to by David Adams and Andrew Wilson (mark). 05 Feb 1823 Red and white steer taken up by David Adams of Boonville Township and testified to by Josiah Deckson and Andrew Wilson (mark) 02 Feb 1823 Sow and barrow taken up by Andrew Wilson of Boonville Township and testified to by Josiah Deckson and David Adams. 18 Jan 1823 Red heifer and brown steer taken up by Edward Robertson and testified to by Spear Fort. 18 Jan 1823 Red heifer taken up by Emanuel Drinkwater and testified to by Robert F. Haines. 10 Mar 1823 Dark bay horse taken up by William Stephens living on the South Fork of the Teat Saline Creek (Petite Saline Creek) and testified to by William Sanders and Lawrence C. Stephens. 05 Apr 1823 Red cow taken up by Thomas Strain in Boonville Township and testified to by Thomas Stephens and Robert Givens. 02 May 1823 Dark bay horse taken up by David Burris, Sr. in Boonville Township and testified to by John C. Bocherder (?) and Ezekiel Williams. 24 Nov 1823 One hog taken up by Cooper Bennet in Boonville Township and testified to by Humphrey Gibson and William Gibson. 10 Nov 1823 Bay horse taken up by Reuben Smith and testified to by John Chilcoat, Samuel Smith, and Joseph Smith. 22 Dec 1823 Brindle cow taken up by Michael Hornbeck of Saline Township and testified to by Benjamin Hannah. 18 Dec 1823 Brindle cow and calf taken up by George H. Shepherd and testified to by Gabriel Titsworth. 08 Nov 1823 Red brindle cow taken up by John H. Hutchison of Clear Creek Township on the head waters of the Tete Saline (Petite Saline Creek) and testified to by Samuel Cole and Holbert Cole. 07 Jan 1824 Dark heifer taken up by George W. Weight of Boonville Township and testified to by Georg H. Shepherd. 23 Jan 1824 Dark colored steer taken up by Robert F. Hou in Boonville Township and testified to by George H. Shepherd. 26 Feb 1824 Red cow taken up by Clark Cole in Boonville Township and testified to by William Mitchell. 26 Jan 1824 Gray brindle steer taken up by Benjamin Huston living in Lamine Township and testified to by Randolph Hawken and Joseph Patterson. 09 Feb 1824 Red cow taken up by William H. Anderson and testified to by James McCarty (Mark). 06 Feb 1824 Red Steer taken up by James McCarty and testified to by Jacob Eller. 12 Feb 1824 Red cow and yearling taken up by William Harris in Moniteau Township and testified to by David Reavis and John Apperson. 10 Feb 1824 Red cow and calf taken up by David Reavis of Moniteau Township and appraised by John B. Longan and William

6 George 02 Feb 1824 Red steer taken up by James Miller of Boonville Township and appraised by Clayton Hunt 18 Mar 1824 Dark brindle bull, red and white steer, and brindle bull taken up by John Patrick of Boonville Township and appraised by Jamie Hazle and Arthur Patrick 07 Feb 1824 Dark brown horse taken up by Andrew White of Moniteau Township and appraised by Thomas Johnson and Elijah Puckett 07 Feb 1824 Brown steer and white heifer taken up by William C. Lowrey living on the head waters of Petite Saline Creek and appraised by John Briscoe 09 Apr 1824 Horse taken up by Wade Howard testified to by John B. Seats and appraised by Lewis Jones and John Harris 22 Jul 1824 Bay mare taken of by John Rice and appraised by Mansfield Hatfield and Hugh Allison 26 Jul 1824 Fallow horse taken up by James D. Campbell of Moniteau Township and appraised by John Kelly and Archibald Woods 11 Dec 1824 Red and white steer taken up by Joseph Yarnall of Boonville Township and appraised by John Patrick and John Yarnall 11 Dec 1824 Red heifer taken up by James Johnson of Saline Township and appraised by Francis Travis and Alexander Johnston. Proved away by owner, Peter Saelling 20 Dec 1824 Red bull taken up by Robert Seal, JP of Clear Creek Township and appraised by James C. Burney and William Reed; paid into city treasurer. 25 Dec 1825 Hogs taken up by James Scott of Clear Creek Township and testified to by Isaac Ellis and appraised by Jason Bigs and James Johnson. 14 Jan 1825 Red brindle steer taken up by Lindsey Burke of Saline Township and appraised by John Miller and David Burke 03 Feb 1825 Heifer taken up by Robert Drinkwater of Boonville Township and appraised by William Denson and Fleming Mitchell. Returned to owner on 10 Feb Feb 1825 Cow taken up by James Dillard of Boonville Township and appraised by Thomas Ellison and John Miller 19 Jan 1825 Pale red heifer taken up by Michael Hornbee of Saline Township and appraised by Lindsey Burke and Robert Pogue - - erroneous information. 19 Jan 1825 Steer taken up by James Crutchfield of Saline Township and appraised by Robert Pogue and Michael Hornbee - - erroneous information. 09 Feb 1825 Two steers taken up by David Adams of Boonville Township and testified to by George H. Shepherd and appraised by Marcus Williams and William C. Porter 10 Feb 1825 Red cow taken up by Alexander Brown of Clear Creek Township and testified to by Isaac Ellis and appraised by George Telford and Elman McKee 29 Jan 1825 Six hogs taken up by David Puahan or David McHan of Moniteau Township and appraised by James W. Marply and William Saling 16 Feb 1825 Bull taken up by David Lilley of Boonville Township and appraised by George Houx and David Burris. Proven away by owner. 08 Feb 1825 White bull taken up by Thomas Rubey of Clear Creek

7 Township and appraised by Henry Small and Edward Lenair. 12 Feb 1825 Cow taken up by Evans Carey of Moniteau Township and appraised by Levi Wood and David Ehelzher (?). 26 Feb 1825 Heifer taken up by Michael Hornbeck of Saline Township and appraised by Robert Pogue and James Scritchfield. 26 Feb 1825 Two steers taken up by James Scritchfield of Saline Township and appraised by Robert Pogue and Michael Hornbeck. Later proven away to owner. 12 Mar 1825 White steer taken up by Sarah Byles of Saline Township and appraised by Noding Calvert and Lewis Broiles. Later proven away to owner. 28 Mar 1825 Red steer taken up by Nathan Heeff of Saline Township and appraised by Thomas Renfro and Moses Turner. 04 Apr 1825 Cow and heifer taken up by Samuel Potter of Boonville Township and appraised by Levi Hungersford and Abraham Gibson. 04 Apr 1825 Three hogs taken up by Samuel Potter of Boonville Township and testified to by Larkin Dewit and appraised by Levi Hungersford and Abraham Gibson. 21 Mar 1825 Steer taken up by James Faris of Saline Township and appraised by Noding Calvert and John Calvert. 06 Apr 1825 Cow and steer taken up by John Windsor of Boonville Township and testified to by David Wooldridge and appraised by Edward Winder and John Winders. 05 Nov 1825 Steer taken up by William Calvert, Sr. of Saline Township and appraised by James Farris and Robert Limouton 24 Nov 1825 Red and white steer taken up by Thomas Twentyman and appraised by Andrew Robertson and Samuel Self. 24 Nov 1825 Red cow and black cow taken up by Andrew Robertson of Boonville Township and appraised by Thomas Twentyman (mark) and Samuel Self. 02 Dec 1825 Two red steers taken up by Francis Apperson of Moniteau Township and appraised by William Edwards and James Harris 28 Dec 1825 Bull yearling taken up by David Burke of Saline Township and appraised by Michael Hornbee and Robert Carpenter. 1/2 paid to treasurer on 20 Dec Dec 1825 Red heifer taken up by Michael Hornbeck of Saline Township and appraised by David Burke and Robert Carpenter. 1/2 paid to treasurer on 20 Dec Dec 1825 Brindle cow and calf taken up by Joseph Moon of Lamine Township and appraised by David Jones and James Flack. 30 Dec 1825 Muley heifer and dunnish heifer taken up by Joseph Yarnall of Boonville Township and appraised by John Yarnall and William Yarnall. Later proven to owner. 07 Jan 1826 Steer and heifer taken up by John Patrick of Boonville Township and appraised by Shadrack Barnes and Aster Patrick. 1/2 paid to treasurer on 24 Feb Jan 1826 Steer taken up by David McGee of Boonville Township and testified to by John Bigham and appraised by David Wooldridge and William Kirkman 10 Jan 1826 Three steers taken up by John Bigham of Boonville Township and testified to by David Wooldridge and appraised by William Kirkman and David McGee. 1/2 paid to treasurer on 08 Feb Dec 1825 Brindle steer taken up by Lindsey Burke and appraised by John Miller and Samuel Burke. 1/2 paid to treasurer on 13

8 Jan Jan 1826 Cow taken up by John Wolf of Saline Township and appraised by Andrew McClain and Joshua McDaniel. Proven back to owner on 16 Dec Jan 1826 Red and white steer and heifer taken up by William Marden of Saline Township and appraised by Andrew McClain and John Wolf. 07 Jan 1826 Heifer taken up by Robert Johnston of Saline Township and appraised by Alexander Johnston and Jesse Woods. 1/2 paid to treasurer on 13 Jan Dec 1825 Dark red heifer taken up by Benjamin Gist of Moniteau Township and appraised by Thomas Gist and Frederick Thomas. 06 Jan 1826 Red cow and brown cow taken up by John Scott of Saline Township and appraised by Francis Fravis and Robert Pogue. Delivered to owner 13 Jan 1826 Heifer taken up by Greenberry Allison of Moniteau Township and appraised by William Burke and Joseph Stephens. 21 Jan 1826 Heifer and red and white steer taken up by Joshua McClanahan of Saline Township and appraised by Jacob Carpenter and Peter Carpenter. 21 Jan 1826 Mewly bull taken up by Peter Carpenter of Saline Township and appraised by Jacob Carpenter and Joshua McClanahan. 28 Jan 1826 Brown and white cow with calf and brindle steer taken up by Harmon Smelsor of Lamine Township and appraised by Jacob Fisher and William McDaniel. 10 Jan 1826 Dark bay horse taken up by Samuel Miller and appraised by John Pots and John Stock. 11 Feb 1826 Red Steer and black steer taken up by Lasey McClanahan and appraised by Nathan Huff and Thomas Stephens. 1/2 paid to treasurer on 02 Mar Feb 1826 Heifer taken up by Harbert Hammonds of Saline Township and appraised by Thomas Litchworth and Robert Millsaps. Later proven away to owner, Joseph Millsaps. 13 Feb 1826 Two hogs taken up by Jesse George of Moniteau Township and appraised by Jabey Jones and Harshey Burris. 28 Feb 1826 Dark brown mare taken up by Jonathan R. Stanley of Clear Creek Township and appraised by Henry Small and Thomas Rubey 18 Mar 1826 Red steer and heifer taken up by Robert Drinkwater and appraised by Manuel Drinkwater and Peter Bowles. 1/2 paid to treasurer on 07 Apr Dec 1825 Hog taken up by Wade Howard of Moniteau Township and appraised by Squire Deacons and John Gist. 14 Mar 1826 Steer taken up by William Deakins of Moniteau Township and appraised by George Hawk and Wade Howard 15 Apr 1826 Cow and calf taken up by Ryan Dunn of Clear Creek Township and appraised by William C. Lowrey and John Son. 24 Apr 1826 Horse taken up by Herman E. Bidstrup of Cold Neck Township and appraised by Samuel Gibbs and George Cathey 29 Apr 1826 Horse taken up by Caleb Fisher of Clear Creek Township and appraised by Mansfield Hatfield and James Harper 31 May 1826 Bay mare taken up by Polser Rouse of Lamine Township and appraised by John Cramer and James Houx. Proven away to owner. 01 Jun 1826 Gray horse taken up by Jason Bigs of Clear Creek Township

9 and appraised by Henry Smith and Isaac Ellis. 28 Oct 1826 Three bulls taken up by John B. Seat of Boonville Township and appraised by Zaihereah Walker and James Davis (mark). One of the bulls proven away to owner on 14 Aug Nov 1826 Bull taken up by James Storey of Saline Township and appraised by Michael Hornbeck and Cornelias Storey. 18 Dec 1826 Steer taken up by James Scritchfield of Saline Township and appraised by Andrew Miller and Michael Son. 1/2 paid to treasurer on 05 Feb Jan 1827 Cow and calf, red heifer, and black and white heifer taken up by James Scritchfield of Saline Township and appraised by John Scott and Allen Conner. The red heifer proven away to its owner, John Morgan. The black and white heifer proven away to its owner, Thomas Farris. 06 Jan 1827 Red and white heifer taken up by Herman E. Bidstrup and appraised by Isaac Thomas and James Burney. 23 Jan 1827 Three steers taken up by William H. Anderson of Boonville Township and appraised by James McCarty and Charles Davis. 23 Jan 1827 White heifer taken up by James McCarty of Boonville Township and appraised by Charles Davis and William H. Anderson 25 Jan 1827 Red steer taken up by James Cole of Boonville Township and appraised by Charles Davis and Arthur Patrick 27 Feb 1827 Heifer and red and white cow taken up by John C. Rochester of Boonville Township and appraised by William Keyley and David W. Johnson. 05 Feb 1827 Steer taken up by Lewis Jones of Boonville Township and appraised by Ephraim Allison and James McFanull. 27 Jan 1827 Steer taken up by Samuel Snodgrass of Moniteau Township and appraised by Reuben Snodgrass and Silas Farris. 15 Feb 1827 Four head of cattle taken up by Edward Winders of Clear Creek Township and appraised by David Wooldridge and William Kirkman. 14 Feb 1827 Red steer, red and white steer taken up by Lidy Corum of Clear Creek Township and appraised by John Patrick (mark) and Jonathan Barker. 05 Feb 1827 Red steer and barrow steer taken up by John Wear of Clear Creek Township and appraised by James S. Ware and Alexander Sloan. 12 Feb 1827 Two cows taken up by Harman Bailey of Clear Creek Township and appraised by Reefs Shoemaker and Jacob Quick. 16 Feb 1827 Horse taken up by Livingston Cobbs of Moniteau Township and testified to by Samuel Reavis and appraised by Abraham Jones and Joel Ponton. 28 Feb 1827 Cow taken up by John Fisher of Lamine Township and appraised by John Cramer and Moseth Heath. 09 Mar 1827 Ewe Sheep taken up by James Duarse of Clear Creek Township and appraised by Absalom Meredith and Jonathan R. Handley. 10 Mar 1827 Cow and steer taken up by Jonathan R. Standley of Clear Creek Township and appraised by James Leehard and Absolom Meredith. 03 Mar 1827 Bull taken up by Jacob Houx of Clear Creek Township and appraised by James Deckerd and William S. Crammer. 14 Feb 1827 Heifer taken up by Henry Bausfield of Boonville Township and appraised by James Braytson and George Crawford. 15 Mar 1827 Two steers taken up by James Williams of Boonville

10 Township and appraised by Littleberry Hendrick and Hiram Savage. 09 Mar 1827 Cow and red cow taken up by Allen Carson of Moniteau Township and appraised by Joseph Stephens and Hesekiah Warden (mark). 17 Mar 1827 Mare taken up by Seth Howard of Moniteau Township and appraised by William Coal and Andrew White. 03 Mar 1827 Heifer taken up by Thomas Reggs of Clear Creek Township and appraised by Benjamin Weedin and Tolman Weedin. 28 Mar 1827 Cattle taken up by Nathan Smith of Clear Creek Township and appraised by Harvey Burch and Hugh Harrison. 27 Apr 1827 Sheep taken up by Elijah Taylor of Lamine Township and appraised by John Fisher and Thomas Allenson. 21 Apr 1827 Curley horse taken up by Hugh Harrison of Cole Neck Township and appraised by Joseph M. Bernard and John Segraves. 04 May 1827 Bay horse taken up by Polsen Rouse of Lamine Township and appraised by John Fisher and Elijah Taylor. 02 Jul 1827 Horse taken up by Capt. Robert P. Clark and appraised by Oliver Barnes and William Houx. 15 Jun 1827 Bay mare taken up by James G. Wilkinson of Clear Creek Township and appraised by Harman E. Bidstrup and Thomas Parson. 17 Nov 1827 Brown steer taken up by Jesse Thomas and appraised by John Swearengen and K. W. Barton. 01 Dec 1827 Steer taken up by John Miller of Saline Township and appraised by Joseph Westbrook and Thomas. 13 Dec 1827 Mule taken up by William Gibson of Saline Township and appraised by William Houx and David Lilly. 19 Nov 1827 Bull taken up by Moses B. Heath of Lamine Township and appraised by David Jones and George Moon 13 Dec 1827 Hogs taken up by John Houx of Clear Creek Township and appraised by James Deckhard and Joseph M. Deford. 18 Dec 1827 Bay horse taken up by Reuben A. Ewing of Clear Creek Township and appraised by Collin G. Stoneman and Robert C. Thomson. 12 Dec 1827 Cow and calf taken up by Solomon Allen of Saline Township and appraised by Alexander Johnston and James Johnston. 27 Dec 1827 Cow taken up by Lewis Jones of Boonville Township and appraised by Littleton Seat and James Williams. 20 Dec 1827 Red cow and brown heifer taken up by Jacob Eller of Boonville Township and appraised by Nicholas McCarty and Charles Shoemaker. 29 Dec 1827 Red steer taken up by Levin Cropper of Boonville Township and appraised by Benjamin Hannah and George Pait. 13 Dec 1827 Heifer taken up by William Hix of Moniteau Township and appraised by John Estes and Hartley White. 27 Dec 1827 Cow and two steers taken up by John T. Pollack of Saline Township and appraised by David Wadley and John Self. Proved away by owner 19 Dec 1827 Four steers, two cows each with calf, red cow, heifer, and red heifer taken up by Alexander Tucker of Boonville Township and appraised by John Givens and Isaac Gibson. 27 Dec 1827 Red steer taken up by George C. Caulk of Boonville Township and appraised by John G. Titsworth and John A. Hill.

11 27 Dec 1827 Red steer taken up by John G. Titsworth of Boonville Township and appraised by George C. Caulk, George Weight, and John A. Hill. 04 Jan 1828 White steer taken up by Joseph Byler of Boonville Township and appraised by G. W. Weight and J. G. Titsworth. 11 Jan 1828 White steer and cow taken up by Marcus Williams of Boonville Township and appraised by William Gibson and David Lilly. 15 Jan 1828 Red cow, red heifer, and Muely Heifer taken up by Ahab Mullins of Saline Township and appraised by William Calvert and George Pate (mark). 03 Jan 1828 Red steer taken up by William Harris of Moniteau Township and appraised by Jesse Martin and Hugh Gilbreth. 12 Jan 1828 Bull taken up by Michael Horbeck of Saline Township and testified to by Jacob Johnson and appraised by James Storey and Jacob Johnson. 14 Jan 1828 Steer and bull taken up by James Storey of Saline Township and appraised by Michael Hornbeck and Jacob Johnson. 19 Jan 1828 Steer taken up by Alexander Tucker of Boonville Township and appraised by William Gibson and John Gibson. 12 Jan 1828 White steer taken up by Robert Steel of Clear Creek Township and appraised by Thomas Rubey and Peter B. Cockrel. Brindle steer taken up by Absalom Woods of Moniteau Township and appraised by Benjamin Gist and Andrew White. 19 Jan 1828 Cow with calf taken up by William Ferguson of Boonville Township and appraised by John Davis and John Henry. 24 Jan 1828 Red cow taken up by Edward Robertson of Moniteau Township and appraised by John Kell and William Goodman. 06 Feb 1828 Red cow, black and white steer, and red heifer taken up by Cyrus Bone of Clear Creek Township and appraised by Azariah Bone and Michael Pitman. 04 Feb 1828 Heifer taken up by Joshua Berry of Boonville Township and appraised by Michael Son and John Williams. 16 Feb 1828 Heifer taken up by Elijah Mullins of Saline Township and appraised by Williams Mullins and David Mullins. 04 Feb 1828 Steer taken up by James Donaldson of Moniteau Township and appraised by Thomas Smiley and Absalom Renshaw. 10 Feb 1828 Heifer taken up by Samuel Wooldridge of Clear Creek Township and appraised by John Rice and David Wooldridge. 19 Feb 1828 Red cow taken up by Henry N. Walker of Clear Creek Township and appraised by Thomas Rubey and Peter B. Cockrel. 04 Feb 1828 Heifer taken up by Joshua H. Berry of Boonville Township and appraised by Michael Son and John Williams. 27 Feb 1828 Cow taken up by Timothy Lawless of Boonville Township and appraised by Zachariah Waller and Littleton Seat. 25 Feb 1828 Cow taken up by John Harman of Boonville Township and appraised by Joshua Self and Thomas Johnson. 23 Feb 1828 Cow taken up by Nancy Cathee of Boonville Township and appraised by John Harman and John Keeton. 26 Feb 1828 Steer taken up by James Berry of Clear Creek Township and appraised by William B. Rubey and Peter B. Cockrel. 05 Mar 1828 Steer taken up by James Stenson of Montieau Township and appraised by Joseph Howard and Hiram Howard. 07 Mar 1828 Steer taken up by Andrew Briscoe living on the Petite

12 Saline Creek and appraised by Samuel Cole and William H. Taylor. 28 Feb 1828 Steer taken up by James Snodgrass of Moniteau Township and appraised by Lemuel Smith and William Snodgrass. 12 Mar 1828 Heifer taken up by James Dillard of Boonville Township and appraised by John Smith and John Givens. 18 Mar 1828 Steer taken up by John Pursley of Saline Township and appraised by Tarlton Haneigh and William Beaty. 24 Mar 1828 Steer taken up by Benjamin Cotton of Moniteau Township and appraised by Samuel Carpenter and John Apperson. 28 Mar 1828 Two mares taken up by Leven Cropper of Boonville Township and appraised by John Calvert and James Farris. 29 Mar 1828 Bull taken up by Jacob Houx of Clear Creek Township and appraised by Absalom Meredith and Enoch Moss. 29 Mar 1828 Two steers taken up by Edward Winders of Clear Creek Township and appraised by William Kirkman and Azariah Bone. 28 Mar 1828 Two steers taken up by Benjamin Huston of Lamine Township and appraised by Rudolph Hawke and William C. McMahan. 12 Apr 1828 Horse taken up by Harman Smelser of Lamine Township and appraised by Stephen Turley and Johnathan Hedrick. 19 Apr 1828 Horse taken of by Caleb Fisher of Cole Neck Township and appraised by William Redd and James C. Burney. 08 Jul 1828 Filly taken up by Laid Burns of Clear Creek Township and appraised by Hugh Wear and John Burns. 16 Aug 1828 Mare taken up by Eleazer McHowell of Boonville Township and certified by Samuel Peters and appraised by Polser Rouse and Will Johnson. 18 Sep 1828 Two horse taken up by William Miller of Clear Creek Township and appraised by Michael Pitman and Enoch Moss.