When I started this website I was hoping to find some pictures, and stories to help tell the the history of Allenville MO, but early on in this venture I found those things, and much more.

One night while searching the net I found the email of a man who seemed to have some information of one of the most influential families of Allenville. So, I thought to myself, it might be worth while to contact this gentleman. I can only say that I'm so thankful that I sent that email.

From the email that I sent I met Ken Soper and the Allenville site began to grow. Come to find out Ken was the grandson of H.H. Hinton, and he introduced me to his couisn Carolyn Klueppel. Between the two of them I have received a priceless treasure of Allenville pictures and stories.  They are wonderful people, and as Ken and I spent more time talking we came to find out that we were distant cousins by the marriage of Mary Hinton to my great great uncle Joseph Courtway, and as if that wasn't enough. I found out through Ken that the 90 year old Daughter of H.H. Hinton, is living in my home town only 4 blocks from my home. I spoke with her on the phone today and have plans to meet with her next week.

Thanks to Ken and Carolyn for being wonderful people, and a great help in building the Allenville MO. website.

It truly is a small world.

Thanks again, CRH.