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“Boys of the Best Families in the State” — book signing by author Bob Schmidt

Written by Valerie Holifield
Thursday, 10 November 2011 09:38
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Nearly one year since his last appearance at the Bauhaus Kaffe, St. Francois County historian, Bob Schmidt, welcomes you to join him on Saturday December 3, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a booksigning and discussion of his book entitled “Boys of the Best Families in the State” Co. E 2nd Missouri Confederate Cavalry.  Originally published in 2002 and now in a 2nd edition, “Boys…..” will be a perfect Christmas gift for that Civil War enthusiast in your life.  Although a Company history, Bob’s book is a comfortable mix of genealogy and history on a group of cavalrymen from the Mineral Area counties of Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, Iron Madison and Washington.  Also, one will find veterans from Jefferson and Perry counties as well as other portions of Southeast Missouri.  Some quite elusive veteran information is located in this volume.

Much has been told on the Civil War Union veterans of the Mineral Area.  In fact, Bob portrays a Missouri Union Cavalryman at local Civil War events but little is told on the Confederate Cavalrymen especially from Ste. Genevieve County.  It was there where several of the officers of Co. E 2nd Missouri Confederate Cavalry hailed, including Capt. (later Major) William Couzens and Lt. Alexander H. Chadwell, the former from the western reaches of the County and the latter from Ste. Genevieve.

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet a local author with nearly two decades of “hands on” experience in researching the Civil War Confederate (and Union) veteran of Southeast Missouri.  The Bauhus Kaffe is located on Jefferson Street directly across from the Courthouse in historic downtown Farmington.

 

Link: Small Ste. Genevieve colony shaped an entire country’s view of the Midwest

Written by Valerie Holifield
Monday, 28 March 2011 08:51
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“A Midwestern View: The Artists of the Ste. Genevieve Art Colony,” exhibiting at MAA through May 15, gives viewers an expanded vision of the Midwestern landscape through an intimate look at one of its landmarks. Proving Pixley’s point, it showcases styles along a spectrum from cubism to regionalism, impressionism to abstract expressionism. Although not every piece in the show was produced within the city limits of Ste. Genevieve, each was created by someone who saw his or her horizons extended and expanded by time spent in the town.

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Surname Registry Update

Written by Valerie Holifield
Wednesday, 02 March 2011 15:11
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Had the registry break for a bit, but got it working again now.  As a consequence all empty entries have been removed.  The people who are displayed are those who have added their surnames to their profile and contacted me to be added.  One of these days when I can figure it out, I will make this automatic, however, today is not the day.

Please do not assume that because you were listed at the old site, that you are here, too.  Please check to make sure you’re on there – if you’re not, follow the directions on the page.