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Source reference NI00003 :

Individuals : McCollah James W.
From the HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY (1883)
Mr. McCollah is a son of John W. and Nelcenia (Short) McCollah, and was born at Kingston, Tennessee, January 25th, 1845. His parents came to Greene county, and settled about ten miles southwest of Springfield. In 1852 his parent removed to Stone county, Mo. and remained there from 1866. Upon the 13th of January, 1865, James enlisted in company A. 1st Missouri regiment. At the close of the war he came to Springfield, and from 1866 until 1878 he was deputy postmaster of the city. In 1880 he was elected city treasurer upon the Republican ticket, which office he still holds, discharging the duties of that responsible office in a most acceptable manner. Since 1878 he has been connected with the government mail service. He was married in November, 1869, to Miss Anna Stevens. That union was blest with three sons and one daughter. His first wife died March 14th, 1880, and he was married the second time to Miss Catherine H. Greene, of St. Louis, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. McCollah are members of the M. E. church. His mother died in November, 1860, and his father died October 18th, 1864, and he had been in the State service for two years, and was a strong Union man during the war. They had six children, four sons and two daughters. Mr. James W. McCollah is the second child.

Source reference NI00032 :

Individuals : Meschede Richard (Sr.)
a/k/a - Johannes Caspar Meschede
Richard Meschede was originally named Johannes Caspar Meschede on his birth document in Callenhardt, Germany.
"The following transcript was written in 1957 by Anna Stockman"
Richard Meschede was born in Callenhardt, Westphalia, Prussia (a component province of Germany), on Good Friday April 20, 1821. He grew to manhood in and near Callenhardt. He went in search of work to Eversburg, Westphalia, and it was while working there he met and married Federicka Pittman. The wedding took place in the Catholic Church at Eversberg, August 15, 1849. Soon after their marriage they went to Callenhardt to make their home. Conditions for working men were very bad at this time in Germany, and he was often compelled to go 100 miles and more to find a job, his wife remaining at their home in Callenhardt. One of the places where he found the most profitable job was near the town of Meschede, which bore his name, and it was from this town his parents had come to live in Callenhardt.
Eleven children were born to Richard and Fredericka Pittman Meschede. Theresa, Annie, Angelica (Lena), and two sons whom died in infancy were born in Callenhardt, Westphalia, Prussia. Richard, Fredericka, and Elizabeth were born in St. Louis, Missouri. Joseph, Mary, and William were born in Saline County, Missouri.
Richard Meschede was an industrious man, but found it a most difficult task to provide for his family under conditions such as existed in Germany at that time. Two of his wifes brothers, Frederick and Joseph Pittman had gone to America, and after living there two years they wrote and encouraged him to come to America with his family, where they assured him conditions were better. They also sent money for transportaion for him and his family.
Immediately upon receipt of this letter he and his wife began preparations for making the long voyage to America. Other members of his wifes family also decided to come to America with them. These members were Charles and Elizabeth Pittman, and their two sons Frederick and Clement. Frank and Theresa Hillebrand and two small sons, Joseph and Anthony, Lena Pittman, and Mrs. Mariana Degenhardt Pittman.
Richard Meschede was at this time 37 years of age, his wife 28, Theresa the oldest child 8, Annie 5, and Angelica (Lena) 12 days old, when they left Germany to come to America. The entire group went overland to the Port of Breman from where they were to embark. It was a long hard trip for all of them. They reached the Port of Breman in the evening of March 10, 1858, and found they were to sail the next day. They had difficulty finding lodging for all their families, as the port city was filled not only with emigrants but with immigrants as well. On the morning of March 11, 1858, Richard Meschede and family with the other families in the party boarded the "John Hermann", one of the sailing vessels then in use and on which passage for them had been booked. As the ship sailed slowly out of port he and the entire group bade farewell to their native land, and set sail for America to establish a new home and where they hoped and prayed for better things in life for themselves and their children. They were compelled to sail around the northern Coast of Scotland, owing to the severe storms that were raging at that time in the English Channel. The voyage was rough, and his wife was seasick most all the way across. Their hearts were crushed and broken when Anthony the little son of Frank and Theresa Hillebrand took sick and died, and had to be buried at sea. Days and weeks passed slowly for all of them, when finally their voyage ended, for after 11 long weeks at sea they landed at New Orleans, Louisiana, May 20, 1858. Nine days later they arrived in St. Louis, Missouri aboard a river boat. Here they were met by Joseph and Frederick Pittman, who had made the coming to America possible. They had rented a small home for them and here he and his family went to live, their hearts filled with joy and gratitude. They continued to live there for 8 years, and until the close of the Civil War. The other members of the party who sailed with them to America remained in St. Louis, Missouri about two months and then migrated to Saline County, Missouri.
Having very little money he immediately sought work to provide for his family. The children were sent to parochial school and he worked wile his wife took care of their humble little home. In 1860 a daughter was born to them, whom they named Fredericka. In 1862 a son Richard was born, and in 1864 a daughter Elizabeth was born. It now kept him busy to provide for his wife and 6 children, but he was happy doing it. His was a happy family even though they had little of this worlds goods.
In the midst of their happiness tragedy befell them when in 1864 Richard Meschede came home from work one day with a raging fever and his body racked with pain. A Doctor was summoned and he diagnosed his illness Inflammatory Rheumatism, and he lay helpless confined to his bed for 22 weeks. His wife Fredericka rallied to the cause and proved herself to be an Angel of Mercy. She went to work washing for other people using a washboard to do it, and made a living for the family of eight. She provided medical care for him and food, shelter and clothing for the children. She had to leave the older children to nurse him and care for the smaller ones while she worked. They endured much during these trying times, but they never lost hope and faith. After 22 long weeks of suffering he began to improve, and while his recovery was slow yet it was sure, and finally he was able to resume work again.
Not long after he had fully recovered, they decided to migrate to Saline County, Missouri, and near the other members of the party who came to America and lived there. It was in the year 1866 that he and his family came to Saline County. They first lived on the Petit Saux plains northeast of Malte Bend, Missouri, but in April 1873 he bought a 160 acre farm in the Missouri River bottom east of Laynesville. He moved his family there, and his children grew to maturity here all except Elizabeth who died at the age of 8 years. He was active on his farm until 1899 when he lost his eyesight and was totally blind for 3 years before his death. During these 3 years that he lived in total darkness he never complained, and was always cheerful and satisfied saying to those who knew and loved him, "God knows best". He died March 15, 1902. He died as he had lived, a resigned and honorable man. His funeral was held March 17, 1902 at the Immaculate Conception Church at Shackelford, Missouri, He was buried at Mt. St. Marys Cemetery northwest of Shackelford, Missouri.
Richard Meschede was an American citizen having filed his intention papers in the Courthouse in Marshall, Missouri, October 7, 1868. A few years later he was declared a citizen of these United States of America.
Richard Meschede was a good man. One of God's nobleman. He was a devout Catholic and toiled and struggled through his lifetime for the glory of his Creator, leaving to his children and his descendants the priceless legacy of Catholic faith. Honesty and fidelity to home was sacred traits to him never to be broken. He was a kind and indulgent father, and was a faithful husband who with his wife worked hard to provide for themselves and those entrusted to their care. Honest and sincere he stood among men. He owed no man a dollar or a debt of gratitude he didn't pay. Like a massive Ock of the forest, sturdy, towering and strong, so was Richard Meschede among his fellow man. Let his life be an inspiration to each of us who can be as justly proud that we are one of his descendants.
Additional Notes: Anna Stockman, the writer of the above transcript was initially incorrect on the ship being named the Grosse Hermann, for the correct name is the John Hermann. Also, the family didn't arrive in New Orleans on May 28, 1858, they arrived on May 20, 1858. This is supported by several of the original documents, and the corrected information has already been properly entered into above transcript.
The location named Callenhardt is now known and spelled today as Kallenhardt, Germany.
1880 Census Place: Grand Pass, Saline, Missouri
Source: FHL Film 1254716 National Archives Film T9-0716 Page 358C
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Richard MESCHEDE Self M M W 59 GERMANY
Occ: Farmer Fa: GERMANY Mo: GERMANY
Frederika MESCHEDE Wife F M W 50 GERMANY
Occ: Keeps House Fa: --- Mo: ---
Fredericka MESCHEDE Dau F S W 20 MO
Occ: At Home Fa: --- Mo: ---
Richard MESCHEDE Son M S W 17 MO
Occ: At Home Fa: --- Mo: ---
Joseph MESCHEDE Son M S W 12 MO
Occ: At Home Fa: --- Mo: ---
Mary MESCHEDE Dau F S W 10 MO
Occ: At Home Fa: --- Mo: ---
William MESCHEDE Son M S W 7 MO
Occ: At Home Fa: --- Mo: ---

Source reference NI00033 :

Individuals : Pittman Fredericka "Frederica"
a/k/a - Fredericka Puttmann
Fredericka Pittman was originally named Fredericka Puttmann. Her name was changed with most of the other family members upon arriving in America.
Burial: March 17, 1913 - Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, northwest of Shackelford, Saline County, Missouri.
"The following transcript was written in 1957 by Anna Stockman"
Fredericka Pittman Meschede, daughter of Joseph Pittman and Mariana Degenhardt, was born March 13, 1830 at Eversberg, Westphalia, Prussia, a component providence of Germany. She had two sisters and three brothers. Frederick, Joseph, and Charles Pittman, Theresa Pittman Hillebrand (Mrs. Frank Hillebrand) and Lena Pittman Henke (Mrs. Henry Henke). Her father died when she was quite small. She received her education in a Catholic school in Eversberg. She worked as a nursemaid for a Catholic family for several years. She took care of several small children and was paid the sum of $12.00 per year. She was married to Richard Meschede August 15, 1849 in the Catholic Church at Eversberg, Westphalia. They moved to Callenhardt, Westphalia, Prussia and established a home there.
To this union eleven children were born. Theresa, Annie, 2 sons who died in infancy, and Angelica (Lena) were born in Callenhardt, Westphalia, Prussia. Richard, Fredericka and Elizabeth were born in St. Louis, Missouri. Joseph, Mary, and William were born in Saline County, Missouri.
Fredericka Pittman Meschede suffered many hardships while living in Germany. In 1856 two of her brothers, Frederick and Joseph decided to come to America. It grieved her to think of them going so far away and into a strange land. When they came to tell her good bye they begged of her to dry her tears and be of good cheer, promising they would send her the money for the transportation for her and her family. Two years later they fulfilled their promise to her. They sent the money for their transportation and assured her things would be better for her and her family in America. Having spent 28 years of her life in Germany she was leaving now to go to America with her family. She had 3 small children, Theresa 8, Annie 5, and Lena 12 days old. Members of the Pittman family who made the trip with them were her widowed mother Mrs. Mariana Degenhardt Pittman, her brother Charles Pittman and family, her sister Theresa (Mrs. Frank Hillebrand) and family, and her youngest sister Lena Pittman. They all left Callenhardt, Westphalia together and made the trip overland to Bremen to board the ship on which they had transportation. It was a hard trip for her as her baby was only 12 days old. They arrived in Bromen in the evening of March 10, 1856. They found the sailing vessel, "The Grosse Hermann" in port ready to sail the following day. On March 11, 1858 Fredericka Pittman Meschede said good bye to her native land and set sail for America.
Their voyage across the Atlantic took 11 weeks. On their way across Anthony, youngest son of her sister Theresa Hillebrand became very ill and in a few days died and was buried at sea. They landed in New Orleans, Louisiana May 28, 1858. Here they boarded a river boat and 9 days later they landed in St. Louis, Missouri where they found her two brothers Frederick and Joseph Pittman awaiting them. Great rejoicing took place that all were reunited in America. Her brothers had rented a small house for her and her family. They bought some pieces of furniture and other things that were absolutely necessary to go to housekeeping with. They had very, very little money, but had faith and courage and immediately went to work to provide a home for themselves and for those entrusted to their care.
Fredericka sent her children to a parochial school which was near their humble little home. This school was conducted by the Sisters of St. Joseph who were so kind to her and her family.
In 1864 her husband was stricken with Inflammatory Rheumatism and was completely helpless and confined to his bed for 22 weeks. She was now faced with great trouble. She had 6 children, a very sick husband, and no one to provide for them. She needed money to pay a Doctor and buy the medicine needed. Realizing all this she hesitated at no sacrifice for her loved ones and bore her burden with true Christian fortitude, knowing that such is the inheritance of the servants of God. She left the two oldest children, Theresa and Annie at home to care for their sick father and the younger children, while she went daily into homes and done their family washings for them. She earned the living for this family of 8 on a washboard. In spite of all her troubles, worry and heartaches, she never lost courage or faith. Days, weeks and months went by and through the heat of the summer, and cold of the winter, she walked to and from her work. Often exhausted from a hard day of washing she would return home to her anxious family who so eagerly awaited her, with a smile on her care worn face and a parcel of food in her tired hand for her loved ones.
There was great rejoicing in her home when at long last her husband was fully recovered and able to return to work. Her heart was filled with loving prayers of gratitude to Almighty God for what He had done for her and her family. She continued to live in St. Louis, Missouri until 1866 when she and her family moved to Saline County, Missouri. She lived for awhile on the Petit Saux plains, later in 1873 moving to the Missouri river bottoms on a farm which they bought, and which is still known as the Meschede place. Here she reared her family. Her daughter Elizabeth 8 years of age developed tuberculosis and died soon after the family came to Saline County.
Fredericka Pittman Meschede's life is a beautiful story. Her life was consecrated with unselfish devotion to her family, her home, and her church. She was that type of splendid womanhood who was endowed by nature with the beautiful and noble instincts of a good mother. She died March 15, 1913 at the age of 83 years and two days. Funeral services were held at the Immaculate Conception Church at Shackelford, Missouri March 17, 1913, conducted by Father Lawrence Meany, and the sermon was delivered by Father M.F.X. Jennings of Slator, Missouri. She was buried at Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery northwest of Shackelford, Missouri.
Fredericka Pittman Meschede left to her children and her descendants a priceless legacy, true Catholic faith, a generous spirit and a noble life, worth of emulation.
Note: The above transcript doesn't mention Fredericka had another younger brother that died in Prussia.

Source reference NI00036 :

Individuals : Meschede Elizabeth "Eliza"
a/k/a - Lisette Meschede
Burial: Malta Bend Cemetery, Malta Bend, Missouri.
Elizabeth "Eliza" Meschede is not related to the other Meschede family bloodline. Her parents are Everhardus "Eberhard" Meschede and Ferdinandina Risse.
A living descendant on her side of the Meschede family has done an extensive amount of research within Germany trying to find a connection between the two Meschede families. However, no such connection was found, and the original documentation from Germany confirms this.
As an added note, her name isn't listed with the other Meschede family on the original ship passenger list from Germany to America.

Source reference NI00037 :

Individuals : Meschede Theresa

"The following transcript was written in 1957 by Anna Stockman"
Theresa Meschede was the oldest daughter of Richard Meschede and Fredericka Pittman. She was born October 19, 1850 in Callenhardt, Westphalia, Prussia. It was at the age of 8 years old she moved with her parents and two sisters (Annie & Angelica) to America. She left her native land March 11, 1858 and landed in New Orleans, Louisiana May 28, 1858. Nine days later she and the family arrived in St. Louis, Missouri.
The family settled in St. Louis where she attended a Parochial School that was conducted by the Sisters of Sr. Joseph. She didn't remain there but about 6 years, and then went to Saline County, Missouri to live with her Grandmother Pittman. The grandmother was alone, for her sons were in the Union Army fighting the Civil War.
Theresa and her grandmother lived in a one and a half story log home on the Petit Saux, northeast of Halta Bend, Missouri. The two of them spent lonely days and nights together and endured many hardships with many frighteningly experiences. Theresa often told of seeing "Bushwhackers" past near the house at night, and how she and her grandmother hovered close together shuttering with fear.
During her stay with the grandmother she became very ill, and was confined to her bed for 9 long weeks. It was thought she had typhoid fever.
When her uncles returned from the war she went to live with her uncle and aunt, Frank and Theresa Hillebrand.
In the year 1866 her parents moved to Saline County, Missouri. She moved in whit them on the farm located on the Petit Saux plains until April 16, 1871. This is when she was married to Henry Hillebrand at the Annunciation Catholic Church northeast of Shackelford, Missouri. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Edward Hamill, and witnessed by Francis Hillebrand and Annie Meschede.
Theresa and her husband raised their children on the farm south of Shackelford, Missouri. It was until later in 1906 that they moved to a farm near Clinton, Missouri. It was at this farm her husband died on November 19 1923. She then made here home with her children until her death on January 7, 1929. Her death came at the home of her son Joseph Hillebrand, in Nelson, Missouri. The funeral was held at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Marshall, Missouri on January 9, 1929. She was buried beside her husband in the family lot in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri.
To this union 8 children were born:
John Henry Hillebrand (deceased)
Richard Joseph Hillebrand - Shackelford, Missouri
Henry Frderic Hillebrand (deceased)
Joseph Francis Hillebrand (deceased)
William Edward Hillebrand - Shackelford, Missouri
Frederic Herbert Hillebrand - Urich, Missouri
Vincent Eugene Hillebrand (deceased)
Francis Aloysius Hillebrand (deceased)
Theresa was a good kind mother and possessed a sunny disposition which endeared her to all who knew her. She enjoyed reading and had added to her meager education by reading history, religion, magazines, and current events.
The following information was taken from cemetery records:
HILLEBRAND, Theresa MESCHEDE - b: 1850 - d: Jan 9 1929 - m: Apr 16 1871 to
Henry HILLEBRAND Sr. - ch: John H., Fred H., Richard J., Joe F., Edward W., Vincent
E., Henry Jr., Francis A. - foster daughter: Jessie May - bur: Blk:602 Lot:1250
Gr:09
Englewood Cemetery Part 10 - HIBBS to HYDE, Henry County, Missouri
Clinton Township
Location: T41, R26, S12 - 400 S. Vansant Rd, Clinton
Landowner: City of Clinton

Source reference NI00038 :

Individuals : Meschede Annie Mary
Burial: October 07, 1919 - Mount Saint Mary's Cemetery (Northwest of Shackleford, Township 50, Range 22, North Eastern part of Section 10.), Saline County, Missouri.
"The following transcript was written in 1957 by Anna Stockman"
Annie Meschede Stockman, the second daughter of Richard Meschede and Fredericka Pittman Meschede, was born July 6, 1857 at Callenhardt, Westphalia, a providence of Prussia.
Annie Meschede emigrated from her native land when she was five years of age leaving Germany with her parents and two sisters March 11, 1858. She reached New Orleans, Louisiana May 28, 1858. From there she came to St. Louis, Missouri where her parents settled and lived until the close of the Civil War. Annie and her sister Theresa attended a parochial school in St. Louis, Missouri which was conducted by the Sisters of St. Joseph. After completion of her 6th year in school she migrated with her parents to Saline County, Missouri. There she spent the remainder of her life. She grew to womanhood near Laynesville, Missouri, and was married to Frank D. Stockman of Glasgow, Missouri at the Annunciation Catholic Church, northeast of Shackelford, Missouri February 20, 1897.
To this union 12 children were born:
Mary Amelia Stockman Bryan
Frederick E. Stockman
Frank J. Stockman (deceased)
William J. Stockman (deceased)
Clara Fredericka Stockman Madlin
Anna Angelica Stockman
Theresa Christine Stockman Chriswell
Frances Louise Stockman
Lillian Irene Stockman McGinnis
John Stockman (deceased)
Edward Stockman (deceased)
Charles Stockman (deceased)
She lived for several years after marriage near Laynesville, Missouri, and later moved to a farm on the Petit Saux plains, 4 miles northeast if Malta Bend, Missouri where she reared her family and where she lived until her death October 7, 1919. She was buried at Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, northwest of Shackelford, Missouri.
Annie Meschede Stockman was a devout Catholic and a good Christian mother. She possessed a happy, sunny disposition, which acquired many friends for her. Her life was an inspiration to those who knew her. She enjoyed reading and was well versed in her religion, history and current events of her day. She was an exceptionally good mathematician. She enjoyed crocheting and made many a beautiful piece of work which her children and grandchildren treasure today. She worked hard and her life was consecrated with love and devotion to her children, to her church, and to her home.

Source reference NI00039 :

Individuals : Meschede Angelica "Lena"
Burial: Mount Saint Mary's Cemetery (Northwest of Shackleford, Township 50, Range 22, North Eastern part of Section 10.), Saline County, Missouri.
"The following transcript was written in 1957 by Anna Stockman"
Angelica "Lena" Maschede was the third daughter of Richard Meschede and Fredericka Pittman. She was born February 28, 1858 in Callenhardt, West Phalia, Prussia. It was at the age of 12 days old she moved with her parents and two older sisters (Annie & Theresa) to America. She left her native land from the port of Breman, Germany on March 11, 1858, and landed in New Orleans, Louisiana May 28, 1858. Nine days later she and the family arrived in St. Louis, Missouri.
The family settled in St. Louis where (Lena, as called by her family) attended a Parochial School which was conducted by the Sisters of St. Joseph.
In 1866, Lena and her parents moved to Saline County, Missouri and lived for awhile on the Petit Saux plains. From there they moved to a farm in the Missouri river bottom east of Laynesville, Missouri. Here she grew to womanhood and married Edward Adolph Stockman from Glasgow, Missouri. The marriage was held at the Annunciation Catholic Church northeast of Shackelford, Missouri.
After her marriage they moved to Chariton County, Missouri. Then later to a farm east of Laynesville, Missouri. This is where she continued to live until her death which was on Feb. 15, 1898.
Angelica "Lena" Meschede (Stockman) was a devout catholic. She was a devout mother. She hesitated at no sacrifice for the ones she loved. She died at the age of only 40 years old, leaving 8 children, with the oldest at 18 years old, and the youngest but a few hours old. While her activities in life ceased at an early age, her kindness and untold acts of love remained ever fresh in the hearts and minds of those who knew her. Her funeral service was held in the Immaculate Conception Church at Shackelford, Missouri on Feb. 17, 1898. She was buried at the Mt. St. Mary Cemetery of Shackelford, Missouri.

Source reference NI00040 :

Individuals : Meschede Fredericka "Frederika"

"The following transcript was written in 1957 by Annie Stockman"
Fredericka Meschede is the daughter of Richard Meschede and Fredericka Pittman. She was born April 30, 1860 in St. Louis, Missouri. At the age of six she attended a Parochial School in St. Louis for a few weeks until the family moved to Saline County, Missouri. There they lived on the Petit Saux plains, later moving to a farm on the Missouri river bottoms, east of Laynesville, Missouri. This is where she grew to womanhood.
Overall, Fredericka had a very meager education. She attended the Sleete school on the Petit Saux plains, and later attended a parochial school at Glasgow, Missouri.
Fredericka never married, she lived with her parents and helped with household duties. She assisted her mother in caring for her father who was blind for 3 years before his death. After the death of her father she went to live with her brother Richard and kept house for him. Her mother joined her in the home where she lived until her death.
Fredericka was a truly good woman, and a devout catholic. Along with being kind and thoughtful of others, she reared her nephew Clerence Stockman whose mother died when he was born. He was like a son to her, and she loved him dearly.
Fredericka died June 17, 1923. Her funeral service was held June 19, 1923, at the Immaculate Conception Church at Shackelford, Missouri. She was buried at Mount Saint Mary's Cemetery, (Northwest of Shackleford, Township 50, Range 22, North Eastern part of Section 10.) Saline County, Missouri.

Source reference NI00041 :

Individuals : Meschede Richard (Jr.)
Occupation: Farmer
Cause of death: Natural causes, probably apoplexy.
"The following transcript was written in 1957 by Anna Stockman"
Richard Meschede the son of Richard Meschede and Fredericka Pittman Maschede was born in St. Louis, Missouri October 15, 1892. At the age of 4 years he came with his parents to Saline County, Missouri. The family lived for awhile on the Petit Sauz plains later moving to the Missouri river bottoms and settled on a farm east of Laynesville, Missouri. He attended Sleete school on the Petit Saux plains and also attended parochial school at Glasgow, Missouri. He spent his early life in the home of his parents assisting his father with the farm duties.
After the death of his father in 1902 he moved to a farm he bought several miles north of his former home. His sister Fredericka kept house and he shared his home with her, his mother and his nephew Clarence Stockman, whom he helped to rear.
After the death of his mother and his sister Fredericka he made his home with his brother Joseph and family.
After the death of his brother Joseph he went to live with his nephew Clarence Stockman and wife who lived on his farm. He continued to live there until his death July 14, 1932. His funeral was held at the Immaculate Conception Church, Shackelford, Missouri, July 16 1932. He was buried at the Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, northwest of Shackelford, Missouri.
Richard Meschede never married.

Source reference NI00042 :

Individuals : Meschede Joseph Benedict
Occupation: Farmer
Cause of death: Apoplexy (It's an old-fashioned medical term, which can be used to mean 'neurological impairment' or 'hemorrhage'.)
Burial: June 30, 1931, Mount St. Mary's Cemetery, Shackelford, Saline County, Missouri.
"The following transcript was written in 1957 by Anna Stockman"
Joseph Benedict Meschede was born in Saline County, Missouri February 2, 1868, the son of Richard Meschede and Fredericka Pittman Meschede. He attended the school in the community where he lived and grew to manhood. He lived with his parents who leaned on him heavily in their declining years. He and his older brother Richard looked after the farm for their father who lost his eyesight and was totally blind for three years before his death in 1902. After the death of his parents he bought the Meschede farm and continued to live there until his death in 1931.
He was married to Ann Dora Ballard August 8, 1901 at the Rectory of the Immaculate Conception Church at Shackelford, Missouri.
Three children were born to this union:
Richard Edward Meschede (deceased)
Frederick Woodson Meschede (deceased)
Clara Beatrice Meschede - Marshall, Missouri
Joseph Benedict Meschede died June 27, 1931. His funeral was held at the Immaculate Conception Church at Shackelford, Missouri June 29, 1931. He was buried at Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery northwest of Shackelford, Missouri.
Cemetery Records of Saline County, Missouri Volume III:
The visitor aroused himself from his reverie, walked passed the old grave of Father Hamill and the new grave of Joseph B. Meschede covered with sun wilted flowers and made his way to the entrance. There he turned to look back over the scene of solemnity, this city of the dead whose first inhabitant was an itinerant tailor.
Cemetery: St. Mary's
Description: The first cemetery of Marshall Mo., was located west of Marshall on what was known as the Old Blue Book Highway, now Highway 20. Highway 65 was cut through this cemetery and the stones were piled in corners and most of them have since disappeared and what was the old Marshall Cemetery is now being farmed. Virginia Montague Ruff copied the following records from the courthouse of people who were living in this area and may possibly have been buried in this cemetery.

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