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      Rebecca Kisling was also known as Cora McClain. She was born in 1848. She appears on the census of 1 August 1860 in Green Township, Missouri, USA.¹ On Thursday, 2 September 1869, Rebecca Kisling married Daniel Webster McLain, age 26, son of William Martin McClain and Sarah Ann Childress. Rebecca Kisling died before 1870. On the Oregon Trail or in Missouri.

     Pierre Theno was born on 19 January 1848 in Rammeldange, Luxembourg-Campagne, Luxemburg. He was the son of Mathias Theno and Margaretha Ernsdorff. Pierre Theno died before 1854 in Rammeldange, Luxembourg-Campagne, Luxemburg.

     Winfield Scott Myers was born in March 1848. Per 1900 census. On Saturday, 9 November 1872 in Memphis, Missouri, USA, at age 24, Winfield Scott Myers married Nannie E. McClain, age 20, daughter of William Martin McClain and Sarah Ann Childress. On 21 June 1880 the Census listed Winfield Scott Myers as the head of a family in Jackson Township, Missouri, USA. Winfield S. Myers 32 and his wife Nancy E. 27 are living with their children: Thomas E. 6, Ella E. 5 and Arthur S. 3..¹ On 9 June 1900 the Census listed Winfield Scott Myers as the head of a family. Winfield is a farmer..² On 9 May 1910 the Census listed Winfield Scott Myers as the head of a family in Burlington, Wyoming, USA. Winfield is proprietor of a general merchandise store..³ He died before 1920 in Burlington, Wyoming, USA. Winfield does not appear in the 1920 census.

     Nancy Ann Childers was born on 10 September 1848. She was the daughter of John Milton Childers and Nancy Conyers Childers. Nancy Ann Childers was listed as John Milton Childers's daughter on the Census of 1850 in District 19, Missouri, USA. Nancy Ann Childers was listed as John Milton Childers's daughter on the Census of 1860 in Washington, Missouri, USA.¹ On Tuesday, 11 February 1868, at age 19, Nancy Ann Childers married James Osburn. On Sunday, 12 November 1871 in Canton, Missouri, USA, at age 23, Nancy Ann Childers married George W Armour. Had ten children with Mr. Armour. Only seven survived infancy and they are:
1. Minnie M. Armour Johnson Roberts Smith (1872-1945)
2. Harry Ellington Armour (1874-1953)
3. Arthur Leonard Armour (1875-1935)
4. Daisy Armour Miller (1879-1961)
5. Oliver Clay Armour (1881-1911)
6. Nellie C. Armour Bauer (1883-1944)
7. Ruby Russell Armour (1888-1958)
Most of the children lived in Hancock County, IL and Rock Island. When "Ann" married Mr. Turner, she made her home at Crawford County, Iowa until two years before her passing when she went to live with her children near Plymouth, IL. Nancy Ann Childers was listed as George W Armour's wife on the Census of 1880 in Ellington, Illinois, USA. In 1897 in Deloit, Iowa, USA, Nancy Ann Childers married James T Turner. Nancy Ann Childers died on 7 May 1924 in St. Mary's, Illinois, USA at age 75.

     Lucy McClain was born in February 1849 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA. She was the daughter of William Martin McClain and Sarah Ann Childress. Lucy McClain was listed as William Martin McClain's daughter on the Census of 4 September 1850 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA.¹ Lucy McClain was listed as William Martin McClain's daughter on the Census of 15 January 1860 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA.² Lucy McClain appears on the census of 23 June 1870 in Liberty Township, Missouri, USA; Lucy McClane, 19, is a domestic servant for William and Phebe Casper. She is on the next page to her parents in the census.³

     James A. McClain was born in February 1849 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA. He was the son of William Martin McClain and Sarah Ann Childress. James A. McClain was listed as William Martin McClain's son on the Census of 4 September 1850 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA.¹ James A. McClain died before 1860 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA.

     Frances Elizabeth Ernsdorff was born in February 1849.¹ She was the daughter of Mathias Ernsdorff and Elizabeth Therese Huguet. Frances immigrated in September 1854 to New York, New York, New York, USA. She was found on the passenger list with John Ernsdorff and Elizabeth Therese Huguet on 18 September 1854 in Ship Wm B Travis, Le Havre, France; New York. Note that in the confusion of this trip, the 3 day old Emil is listed as 3 month old Jean, Frances is listed as Catherine and Peter, age 4, is not listed at all.² Frances Elizabeth Ernsdorff was listed as John Ernsdorff's daughter on the Census of 5 June 1860 in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA.³ On Tuesday, 13 July 1869 in St. Catherine's in Dubuque, Iowa, USA, at age 20, Frances Elizabeth Ernsdorff married Phillip Lentz, age 27, son of Michael Lentz and Anne Marie Buttel.^4,1 Frances Elizabeth Ernsdorff was listed as Phillip Lentz's wife on the Census of 19 August 1870 in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA. Phillip is a farmer. His father, Michael, is listed as a laborer.⁵ Frances Elizabeth Ernsdorff was listed as Phillip Lentz's wife on the Census of 1 June 1880 in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA. Phillip is a shoemaker. Son Anthony is possible a mistaken identity for daughter Mary.⁶ As of 1886, Frances Elizabeth Ernsdorff was also known as Catherine Franciska Lentz (Ernsdorff). She was listed as Phillip Lentz's wife on the Census of 2 June 1900 in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA. Phillip is a farmer.⁷ Frances Elizabeth Ernsdorff was listed as Phillip Lentz's wife on the Census of 10 May 1910 in Yakima, Washington, USA.⁸ Frances Elizabeth Ernsdorff died on 12 December 1918 in Yakima, Washington, USA at age 69.¹ She was buried on 14 December 1918 in Yakima, Washington, USA.¹

     Maria Theno was born on 5 February 1849 in Rammeldange, Luxembourg-Campagne, Luxemburg. Recorded in Niederanven.¹ She was the daughter of Mathias Theno and Margaretha Ernsdorff. Maria Theno was found on the passenger list with Mathias Theno and Margaretha Ernsdorff on 18 September 1854 in Ship Wm B Travis, Le Havre, France; New York. Her brother, John, and his family, are listed on the same voyage.² Maria Theno was listed as Mathias Theno's daughter on the Census of 6 June 1860 in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA.

     Antoine Ernsdorff was born on 12 September 1849 in Rammeldange, Luxembourg-Campagne, Luxemburg. Recorded in Niederanven.¹ He was the son of John Ernsdorff.

     John William Adams was born circa 1850. Circa 1874, John William Adams married Ione Stephenson, daughter of Henry Stephenson and Helen E. Starks.

     M. J. Brazell was born circa 1850. Circa 1880 in Parker, South Dakota, USA, M. J. Brazell married Emeline Rohdeaux.¹

     Jason S Brown was born circa 1850. Circa 1870, Jason S Brown married Annie L Ramsey.

     Annie L Ramsey was born circa 1850. Circa 1870, Annie L Ramsey married Jason S Brown.

     George W Armour was born circa 1850 in Duncan Falls, Ohio, USA. On Sunday, 12 November 1871 in Canton, Missouri, USA, George W Armour married Nancy Ann Childers, age 23, daughter of John Milton Childers and Nancy Conyers Childers. In 1880 the Census listed George W Armour as the head of a family in Ellington, Illinois, USA. He died in 1889 in Ellington, Illinois, USA.

     James Osburn was born circa 1850. On Tuesday, 11 February 1868, James Osburn married Nancy Ann Childers, age 19, daughter of John Milton Childers and Nancy Conyers Childers. James Osburn died in 1870.

     (?) Whittle was born circa 1850. He married Eva Robertson circa 1870. (?) Whittle died before 1889.

     Almira Starks was born in February 1850 in Medina, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Stukely Starks and Eliza Ann Stephenson. Almira Starks was listed as Stukely Starks's daughter on the Census of 12 August 1850 in Brunswick Township, Ohio, USA.¹ Almira Starks was listed as Stukely Starks's daughter on the Census of 4 June 1860 in Brunswick Township, Ohio, USA.²

     Jean Baptiste Adolph Ernsdorff was born on 5 May 1850 in Mensdorf, Luxembourg-Campagne, Luxemburg. Recorded in Betzdorf.^1,2,3 He was the son of Mathias Ernsdorff and Elizabeth Therese Huguet. Jean immigrated in September 1854 to New York, New York, New York, USA. He was listed as John Ernsdorff's son on the Census of 5 June 1860 in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA.⁴ As of circa 1875, his religious name was Father Peter Ernsdorff.

     John A. Dolan was born on 15 July 1850 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.¹ Circa 1885, John A. Dolan married Elizabeth E. Gorman. On 2 January 1920 the Census listed John A. Dolan as the head of a family in Monroe Township, Wisconsin, USA. He died on 17 October 1920 in Monroe, Wisconsin, USA at age 70.¹ He was buried in October 1920 in Monroe, Wisconsin, USA.¹

     Carrie Sweet was born in August 1850 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA. On Tuesday, 31 December 1872 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA, at age 22, Carrie Sweet married Hiram Stephenson, age 25, son of Solomen Stephenson and Harriet M. Mix. Carrie Sweet was listed as Hiram Stephenson's wife on the Census of 12 June 1880 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA.¹ Carrie Sweet was listed as Hiram Stephenson's wife on the Census of 2 June 1900 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA. Hiram is a Sexton. Edson is a soldier in the Army.²

     Adelaide J. Stephenson was born in 1851. She was the daughter of Lothrup Anson Stephenson and Chloe Warner. Adelaide J. Stephenson was listed as Chloe Warner's daughter on the Census of 9 June 1860 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA.¹ On Sunday, 5 September 1869 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA, Adelaide J. Stephenson married James Mottville Wetherwax.² Adelaide J. Stephenson was listed as Stephan Sweet's sister-in-law on the Census of 11 June 1880 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA.³ Adelaide J. Stephenson was listed as James Mottville Wetherwax's wife on the Census of 14 June 1880 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA. It appears this family was in the census twice..³ On Monday, 13 March 1911 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, Adelaide J. Stephenson married Oliver N Ross, son of Phillip Ross and Edith Ramsey.² Adelaide J. Stephenson died on 29 April 1917 in Sturgis, Michigan, USA.⁴

     James Henry Spurlock was born in 1851. In 1874, James Henry Spurlock married Izett Stephenson, daughter of Henry Stephenson and Helen E. Starks.

     Heinrich Reichel was born in 1851 in Holtzhausen, Hesse, Germany. He was the son of (?) Reichel. Heinrich Reichel was found on the passenger list of the Ship America with Elisabeth Schmidt and Anna Reichel on 30 January 1865; New York.¹

     Mathias Ernsdorf was born in February 1851. In 1877 in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA, Mathias Ernsdorf married Paulina (?). In 1880 the Census listed Mathias Ernsdorf as the head of a family in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA. Mat Ernsdorf is a carpenter.¹ On 7 June 1900 the Census listed Mathias Ernsdorf as the head of a family in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA.² On 12 January 1920 the Census listed Mathias Ernsdorf as the head of a family in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA.³

     Margaret Virginia Hale was born on 18 September 1851. Date per cemetery listing. She was the daughter of Meihac Hale and Elizabeth Baxter. On Monday, 2 March 1868, at age 16, Margaret Virginia Hale married Robert W. McClain, age 24, son of William Martin McClain and Sarah Ann Childress. Margaret Virginia Hale and Robert W. McClain appear on the census of 11 June 1870 in Liberty Township, Missouri, USA; Robert McClain 26 and his wife Virginia 18 are living with their son Walter Lee, 1.¹ Margaret Virginia Hale was listed as Robert W. McClain's wife on the Census of 3 June 1880 in Fabius Township, Missouri, USA.² Margaret Virginia Hale and Robert W. McClain were divorced before 1910 in Schuyler, Missouri, USA; per census of 1910. Margaret Virginia Hale appears on the census of 20 April 1910.³ She died on 17 July 1938 at age 86. She was buried on 19 July 1938; Virginia McClain buried at Arnie Memorial Cemetery.

     John Theno was born on 14 October 1851 in Rammeldange, Luxembourg-Campagne, Luxemburg. He was the son of Mathias Theno and Margaretha Ernsdorff. John Theno was found on the passenger list with Mathias Theno and Margaretha Ernsdorff on 18 September 1854 in Ship Wm B Travis, Le Havre, France; New York. Her brother, John, and his family, are listed on the same voyage.¹ John Theno was listed as Mathias Theno's son on the Census of 6 June 1860 in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. John Theno was listed as Mathias Theno's son on the Census of 24 August 1870 in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA.²

      Nannie E. McClain was also known as Nancy Ellen McClain. She was born on 26 June 1852 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA. She was the daughter of William Martin McClain and Sarah Ann Childress. Nannie E. McClain was listed as William Martin McClain's daughter on the Census of 15 January 1860 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA.¹ Nannie E. McClain was listed as William Martin McClain's daughter on the Census of 22 June 1870 in Lancaster, Missouri, USA.² On Saturday, 9 November 1872 in Memphis, Missouri, USA, at age 20, Nannie E. McClain married Winfield Scott Myers, age 24. Nannie E. McClain was listed as Winfield Scott Myers's wife on the Census of 21 June 1880 in Jackson Township, Missouri, USA. Winfield S. Myers 32 and his wife Nancy E. 27 are living with their children: Thomas E. 6, Ella E. 5 and Arthur S. 3..³ Nannie E. McClain was listed as Winfield Scott Myers's wife on the Census of 9 June 1900. Winfield is a farmer..⁴ Nannie E. McClain was listed as Winfield Scott Myers's wife on the Census of 9 May 1910 in Burlington, Wyoming, USA. Winfield is proprietor of a general merchandise store..⁵ Nannie E. McClain died on 22 January 1914 in Burlington, Wyoming, USA at age 61.

     Elizabeth E. Gorman was born in July 1852. Circa 1885, Elizabeth E. Gorman married John A. Dolan. Elizabeth E. Gorman was listed as John A. Dolan's wife on the Census of 2 January 1920 in Monroe Township, Wisconsin, USA. Elizabeth E. Gorman died on 25 February 1938 in Long Beach, California, USA at age 85. She was buried in March 1938 in Monroe, Wisconsin, USA.¹

     Paulina (?) was born in December 1852 in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA. In 1877 in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA, Paulina (?) married Mathias Ernsdorf. Paulina (?) was listed as Mathias Ernsdorf's wife on the Census of 1880 in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA. Mat Ernsdorf is a carpenter.¹ Paulina (?) was listed as Mathias Ernsdorf's wife on the Census of 7 June 1900 in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA.² Paulina (?) was listed as Mathias Ernsdorf's wife on the Census of 12 January 1920 in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA.³

     Marius Stephenson was born in 1853 in Brunswick Township, Ohio, USA. He was the son of Hiram Stephenson and Caroline Bradley.