Funeral cards are an overlooked free genealogical resource. They often contain both the Birth date and Death date and can be used as a substitute for birth and death records ( Vital Records ). Now from a technical point of view they are not a true substitute for vital records. But it's a good place to start. If you interested in what things qualify as a true Vital Records there is a good article at the Olive Tree.
Unfortunately these valuable resources are scattered and there has not been a single repository for this valuable resource until now. It is my hope to create the best funeral card database on the net.
Funeral Card Mariah Viley 1796 Kentucky - 1887 Missouri
Funeral notice card for Mariah Viley died Jan. 6, 1887, aged 91 years 3 months. Card found in Missouri
Brian's Notes: I found Maria(h) in the 1880 census for Richmond, Howard, Missouri
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Richard J. PAYNE Self W Male W 55 MO Farmer KY KY
Laura PAYNE Dau S Female W 26 MO At Home MO MO
William PAYNE Son S Male W 23 MO Works On Farm MO MO
Thomas PAYNE Son S Male W 17 MO Works On Farm MO MO
Robert PAYNE Son S Male W 14 MO Works On Farm MO MO
Benjamin PAYNE Brother S Male W 62 KY At Home KY KY
Maria VILEY Mother W Female W 84 KY At Home VA VA
Henry TODD Other S Male B 26 MO Farm Hand --- ---
Henry PAYNE Other S Male B 20 MO Farm Hand MO MO
Uriah BRACHEAR Other S Male B 18 MO Farm Hand MO MO
Lusy HILL Other S Female B 35 MO Servant MO MO
Source Information:
Family History Library Film 1254690
NA Film Number T9-0690
Page Number 245C
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I also found this Bio for Mariah's son Richard in HOWARD COUNTY MISSOURI BIOGRAPHIES (Richmond Township, part 1)
online
R. J. PAYNE
was born here
on his present farm, May 1, 1825, his father being Robert PAYNE, of Scott
county, Ky. May 25, 1848, R. J. was united in marriage to Miss Leonora BENSON,
of Howard county, the daughter of Zachariah and Martha BENSON, of
Kentucky. She died May 6, 1866, leaving four children - Laura F., William, Thomas J. and Robert W. .... Read more about the Payne family
There's also info about Richard as a minor, and some guardianship papers found online in HOWARD COUNTY MISSOURI WILL INDEX Book 3: 1832-1848
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