If you are planning a Family History Vacation to Reynolds County, the genealogy resources page of our website may be helpful in planning your trip.Įuropeans had been drawn to the early “Upper Louisiana” territory in the 1730s due to the prospect of mining lead. Please click here to tour and learn more about the historic towns and landmarks of these early settlers in Reynolds County, MO. According to news accounts, “in all instances they behaved very genteelly” and paid all their bills “lavishly.”īy 1890, there were 6,803 people living in Reynolds County. Notably, after the famous Gads Hill Train Holdup in 1874, Jesse James and his gang made their escape up the Black River along the Lesterville Road, seeking food and lodging from farmowners along the West Fork of the Black River in Reynolds County. Many notable historic landmarks are present in Reynolds County including Fort Barnesville, on the National Register of Historic Places. The civil war era presented tumultuous times for these early settlers, in some cases pitting brother against brother and fathers against sons. Pioneer families from the hills of Kentucky and Tennessee began to slowly and steadily move to our region. At the same time, land in our region was being offered to veterans of the War of 1812. After the Louisiana Purchase, there were ongoing discussions in established states east of the Mississippi, about when the new “Missouri Territory” would become a state of the Union. In 1812 Henry Fry, who is said to have come from Kentucky as the first pioneer, settled on the Middle Fork of the Black River area in what is now Reynolds County. Workshops in Vancouver with Robert Genn, Neil Patterson, Michael O'Toole and four years of printmaking at UCFV in BC round out my formal art education.Reynolds County was organized in 1845, however long before this designation, many early pioneers braved the risk, hardship and sacrifice in search of their dream.a more productive and rewarding life in our Ozark Region. I've also been to three workshops in the mountains south of Livingston, MT to study with great artists such as Bill Reese, Robert Bateman, Jack Hines, sculptor Veryl Goodnight and many others. I have traveled to Montana and Yellowstone several times to see wildlife, historic wagon treks and ghost towns. It also inspired two trips to Tuscany in the past four years, resulting in over 300 paintings of the wonderful charm of Italy. "I love historic things, which led to a show of my work at the Moose Jaw Art Museum depicting many of their famous buildings and the city's unique character. Marion had been an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists for many years, winning a few Awards of Excellence along the way. Now she paints full time all those things she knows and loves so well, and regularly sends work to collectors all over the globe. In BC she created her own successful commercial art & design company for 10 years, until the urge for fine art could wait no longer. A move to BC 18 years ago satisfied a long time urge to live in the real mountains and enjoy a mild climate. The next 14 yrs saw her tending to over 300 sheep, rounding up 60 herefords, and chasing the rodeos as well as 70ish horses all over the hills of the Moose Mountains in Saskatchewan. Her childhood years were spent shadowing her father and uncles who were avid outdoorsmen, and helping out at the racetrack every chance she had. Marion brings hands on experience to her art. Plein air studies or studio creations provide an exciting mix for all to enjoy. Marion's choice of subject matter is a versatile mix of her love for animals and a passion for travel. Her trademark use of exciting color and strong expressive brushwork has collectors coming back for more after they experience the joy of living with her originals in their living or working environment, and sharing their passion with others. Recently passed on in the winter of 2011, Marion's work continues to be shared as she would have wanted.
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