Rendlens left Germany to start a new life in Hannibal, Mo., prior to the start of the Civil War
At the time of Catherine Rendlen’s death in 1902, she lived at 2314-16 Market, (earlier known as 318 Market) with various members of her...
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 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...
Young, vulnerable widow falls victim to two-timer
Adah Honeyman Quealy’s first husband, John J.A. Quealy, died at the age of 30 in 1875, and is buried at Holy Family Cemetery. PHOTO/MARY...
Thurston Miles, born a slave, built a land legacy for his descendants
This photo illustration shows the area to the east of Fulton Avenue in 1899. MARY LOU MONTGOMERY Surely, nobody ever told Thurston Miles...
Respectful of their past, volunteers clean cemetery
A group of volunteers came out on Saturday morning, Sept. 17, 2016, to clean storm debris from historic Robinson Cemetery. Volunteers...
Rural Marion County cemetery older than Hannibal itself
At right: Lillie Turner, the 4-year-old daughter of Charles and Harriet Turner, was buried at the Old Turner Cemetery in 1869. MARY LOU...