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The Modern Woodsmen

Webb City Area Genealogical Society

The Modern Woodsmen were very active in the community when Webb City was a thriving mining town.

They are a fraternal benefits society that was started in 1883. They had several camps in the Ozarks and not only offered benefits but would volunteer and work in the community.

This photo was taken in 1902 in Webb City. Identified in the photo are as followed. Kneeling, George Kelley (second from left) and John Etter (third from left)

Webb City Area Genealogical Society

WCAGS members staff the Genealogy Room on the third floor of the Webb City Public Library. Current hours are noon to 4 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month in the Genealogy Room.

Everything you want to know about Jasper County Missouri Schools is available at a site compiled by Webb City Area Genealogical Society member Kathy Sidenstricker.

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