The August Wehmeyer family lived east of Moundville next to the John Wray family.

The 1880 Vernon County Census lists the family in Moundville Township: Henry August Wehmeyer, age 45, born Prussia Arriene Wehmeyer, age 44, born Missouri John Wehmeyer, age 10, born Missouri Anna Maria Wehmeyer, age 10, born Missouri Nancy Wehmeyer, age 8, born Missouri Sarah Wehmeyer, age 5, born Missouri In the census, August was listed as a Blacksmith and Farrier.

Mrs. Wehmeyer is buried at Bickett Cemetery which is about 5 or 6 miles southeast of Moundville. Feb 9, 1836 - Dec 10, 1880. A descendant of the Wehmeyer's tells that the 1900 Census Moundville, MO shows Henry, children and spouse #2, Caroline C. By 1910, Henry was living in Denison, TX with son in-law Posie L. Brown and daughter Anna Maria.

Wehmeyer Bluffs are located east of Moundville. We assume that the Bluffs may have been named for this family.

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