Irish settlers rest upon the land they deeded for cemetery use
Just under two acres of land for the original section of Holy Family Cemetery (first known as Immaculate Conception, and later renamed...
A frozen river, an early aviator, and a daring feat
Courier-Post photographer, Otis Howell, took this 1953 photo of J.R. Kelly’s Drug Store, located at 1928 Market in Hannibal, Mo. The...
A few burials at Robinson Cemetery in Hannibal, Mo.
I came across the following death notices during my research for the Robinson Cemetery story, posted at www.maryloumontgomery.com June...
Robinson Cemetery lineage rich in Marion County history
This is the original plat map of Robinson Cemetery, drawn in 1921. MARY LOU MONTGOMERY When Moses Gentry was about 27 years old circa...
South River Township agricultural land owners, May 1901
Sadie Withers poses in front of her house at Withers Mill. Photo used for illustration in this story. Taxpayers in South River township,...
Agricultural land owners Miller Township, Marion County, Mo. 1901
Photo used for illustration; Rigney family photo collection. Miller Township acreage 1901 Reprinted from the Palmyra Spectator May 8,...
Hofbauer name represented integrity and business finesse
The Hofbauer Bros. Drug Store, located at 1401 Market Street, Hannibal, served Hannibal customers for 62 years. The business was sold to...
Barber believed in the U.S. Constitution, and Republican party principles
Bennett E. Bridgewater, left, who trained as a barber after his service in World War I, poses in his shop circa 1927. The photo was taken...