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Torreytown and Col. Jay L. Torrey From its inception around 1909, Fruitville, near Brandsville in Howell County, Missouri has always been part of our family history. Col. Torrey was the owner of ten thousand acres in Howell County, and his plan was to sell individual plots of land to those interested in investing $5000. His [...]
Our niece Jill and I get into some really fun conversations that can last for hours and hours. Today was no exception, and one of our topics was family china. We discussed the various patterns we’ve had, and the ones we remember from childhood, as well as ones we’d like to have! I wasn’t taking [...]
Jim’s great-great Grandfather Joshua Wilkerson was one of those who went to California during the gold rush and actually found gold. At least, that is the story I’ve been told by the family members who lived in Iowa long after Joshua’s eventual demise. I have no idea how much money he came home with, but [...]
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