Corsicana Cemetery
Barry Co., MO
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ADAMS, Andrew Abt. 1841
NY
Sept. 13, 1868
MO
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ADAMS, Martha Dec. 31, 1812
PA
Dec. 9, 1872
MO
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ADAMS, Ralph Sept. 15, 1869 1870 Inscription: "11 months, son of O. N. and E. D." - Research Note: Probably the son of Orin and Elizabeth Adams. - 1860 Census, Big Creek, White, Indiana - Silas Adams, age 57, farmer, born MA; Martha, age 48, born PA; Andrew, age 18, born NY; Harriet, age 16, born NY; Son Orin is living next door, age 24, born NY, with wife Elizabeth, age 21, born OH, and brother Nathaniel, age 22, born NY. Census
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ADAMS, Silas May 17, 1802
MA
May 22, 1873
MO
Research Note: 1850 Census, District 130, White, Indiana - Silas Adams, age 48, farmer, born MA; Martha, age 38, born PA; John, age 16, born OH; Orin, age 14 born NY; Nathaniel, age 12, born NY; Andrew J., age 10, born NY; Harriet, age 7, born NY; Nancy, age 1, born IN. - 1860 Census, Big Creek, White, Indiana - Silas Adams, age 57, farmer, born MA; Martha, age 48, born PA; Andrew, age 18, born NY; Harriet, age 16, born NY; Son Orin is living next door, age 24, born NY, with wife Elizabeth, age 21, born OH, and brother Nathaniel, age 22, born NY. - 1870 Census, Shoal Creek, Barry, Missouri - Silas Adams, age 69, born MA; Martha, age 58, born PA; Emaline, age 33, born IN; Eva, age 4, born MI; Edmon S., age 2, born MO. Census
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ADAMS, Willie No Date No Date SSW: Andrew Adams - Inscription: "Willie, his little son - Aged 3 years" - Research Note: Maybe son of Andrew J. Adams and grandson of Silas and Martha Adams. Note
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ANDERSON, Larry L. May 14, 1945 Aug. 31, 1995 SSW: John Swindle and Jeffrey Paris - Research Note: According to U. S. Public Records, Larry was in San Francisco, CA in 1980 and 1993. SSDI gives his last residence as Cassville, Barry Co., MO. SSN issued in KS. Public Records
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ALLEN, John W. Jan. 8, 1815 Mar. 15, 1889 Research Note: John Allen married Emeline White on Oct. 17, 1839 in Barry Co., MO. - 1850 Census, District 47, Lawrence, Missouri - John W. Allen, age 34, born TN; Emeline, age 30, born TN. MO Marriage Records
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AUTRY, Archibald Campbell "Archie" 1849
TN
Nov. 17, 1915
Corsicana,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: This stone is for Campbell Archie Autry who died Nov. 17, 1915. Civil War Veteran, 1890 Census, U. S. County Home Guards. He married Sarah Shaw and is believed to have been a brother of Silas McDonald Autry who is buried at Rocky Comfort. - Cassville Republican, November 25, 1915 - Campbell A. Autry one of the prominent and substantial farmers of Corsicana, passes away at his home on Wednesday, Nov. 17, of kidney trouble. Mr. Autry had lived in this county for about 47 years, having come to Barry County from Greene County where he was born. A few years after coming to the county he was married to Miss Sarah Shaw and located on a farm near Corsicana and had reared his family and continued to spend his declining years where he had met and successfully overcome the hardships of building for himself and family a home in the early seventies. He was the father of ten children, Mrs. Ida Nichols, Kansas City, Charles, Ft Worth, Tex., Will, Pierce City, George of Oklahoma, Mrs. Ora Thompson and Floyd Autry of Exeter, Thomas and Henry and Mrs. Henry Goetz of Corsicana and Mrs. Will Rice of Wheaton. He had long been a faithful member of the Baptist church was a man of sterling integrity, firm in his convictions of what was right and one of the county's good citizens. He was of that type of sturdy manhood, devoted to principle sincere and earnest in nature, which characterized many of the early settlers of this county to whom we are deeply indebted. Such men of deep and honest convictions have been the very foundation of our government. In his passing the county has lost a valuable citizen. Mr. Autry was a member of the Masonic fraternity and after the funeral sermon by Rev. C. M. Smith, his body was laid to rest with the honors of that order. The funeral services were conducted at Corsicana and interment made in the cemetery there. - September 7, 1916, Cassville Republican - Hazel Dell: Austin Thompson, son-in-law of the late Campbell Autry, bought 40 acres of land from Bert Smith near Hazel Dell and moved to the same last week. - Aug. 31, 1916, Cassville Republican - Autry Estate Administered Upon: W. O. Autry has been appointed by Probate Judge C. M. Landis, administrator of the estate of the late Campbell Autry. The administrator made a $1,500 bond which was approved. Campbell Autry was one of Barry County's successful farmers. There are ten children who heir the estate. Online Obit
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AUTRY, Infant 1892 No Date No Data Entered by
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AUTRY, Irene 1891 1892 Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. Daughter of Archie C. Autry and Sarah Shaw. findagrave
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AUTRY, John W. 1872 1872 Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. Son of Archie C. Autry and Sarah Shaw. findagrave
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AUTRY, Sarah J. (SHAW) 1849 1892 Research Note: Arch C. Autry, married Sarah J. Shaw on Jan. 25, 1870 in Barry Co., MO. Daughter of John A. and Nancy Shaw. - Obit for Sarah's father: Cassville Republican, January 28, 1892 - The Republican extends it sympathy to A. C. Autry and family of Corsicana. It was but a short time ago they were called upon to bury the wife and mother and last week two of the Autry children died, also John A. Shaw, father of the late Mrs. Autry. Mr. Shaw was an old resident of Barry County and highly respected. Census
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AUTRY, Vadie M. 1887 1888 Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. Son of Archibald Campbell Autry and Sarah J. Shaw. findagrave
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BENNETT, Maudie Feb. 16, 1890 July 1, 1891 Inscription: "Daughter of S. P. and E. A. - Aged 1 Y, 4 M, 15 D " Photo
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BETTIS, Mahaney (ENLOW) Abt. 1832
TN
No Date Research Note: Wife of William T. Bettis. Daughter of Lewis and Lucy Enlow. - Mahoney Enloe married William Bettis on Nov. 12, 1856 in Barry Co., MO. - 1880 Census, Capps Creek, Barry, Missouri - William Bettis, age 45, born TN; Mahena, age 48, wife, born TN; Thomas, age 16, son, born MO; Lucy, age 12, daughter, born MO; John, age 10, son, born MO; Lewis Enlow, age 85, father-in-law, born SC. Note
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BETTIS, Lona No Date No Date Research Note: First reading was Ona - her name was Lona. - Computer Enhanced Photo - Another Photo Note
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BETTIS, William T. Abt. 1834
TN
No Date Research Note: Homemade stone. Husband of Mahaney (Enlow) Bettis. Son of Thomas Bettis and Mary Palmer. - Barry County, MO Federal Soldiers: Bettis, W. T. Note
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BLANKENSHIP, Fannie (TURNER) Sept. 18, 1866
MO
Oct. 16, 1922
K. C. General Hosp.,
Kansas City,
Jackson Co., KS
SSW: J. E. - Research Note: Fannie Blankenship was a daughter of Miles Harrison and Adeline (Suttles) Turner. Her husband was Jake Blankenship. L. H. Blankenship of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Death Certificate
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BLANKENSHIP, Floyd Oct. 13, 1893 Dec. 10, 1895 Inscription: "Son of J. R. and Mellie Blankenship" "Give us grace so purely That when death shall call us home We with souls as white as Floyd's Shall o'er stand before thy throne" - Research Note: Son of John Rite Blankenship and Melcenia Elizabeth "Mellie" Stansberry. - Cassville Republican, December 19, 1895 - Died, Tuesday, Dec. 10th, 1895, at 10:00 p. m., Floyd, infant son of Jno. R. and M. F. Blankenship, age 2 years, 1 month, and 27 days, of a pneumonia and whooping cough. The remains were interred at Corsicana Cemetery, Wednesday, at 3:00 p. m.; services conducted by E. A. Hart of Granby. The parents desire to tender their sincere thanks to those who so kindly assisted them during the illness and death of their beloved baby, Floyd. Death Certificate
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BLANKENSHIP, Infant No Date Apr. 28, 1886 Inscription: "Son of U. G. and M. M. Blankenship" - Research Note: Son of Ulysses Grant Blankenship and Minnie Myrtle Morris. Note
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BLANKENSHIP, Jacob Elihu May 17, 1856
MO
Aug. 26, 1942
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Fannie Blankenship - Research Note: MO Death Certificate has his name as Jacob E. Son of Lorenzo Jackson Blankenship and Martha Ann Garrison. - L. H. Blankenship was the informant. - Cassville Republican, September 3, 1942 - PIONEER RESIDENT DIES - Son Of Early Miller At Cassville and Corsicana - Monett, MO - J. E. Blankenship, 85, father of L. H. Blankenship of Monett, died Wednesday evening, August 26, at 8:30 of uremic poisoning. Mr. Blankenship was born May 17, 1857, in Gadfly, Missouri (now Corsicana), son of one of the pioneer families of this section of the county. His father L. Jackson Blankenship, came to Missouri from Tennessee more than a 100 years ago, founded and operated one of the few carding machines and flour mills in Southwest Missouri. At that time Gadfly and Cassville were the only towns in Barry County. He also served on the committee which located and superintended the building of the first court house in Barry County. One of the ten children, Mr. Blankenship succeeded his father in business and was a prominent miller and stock farmer until the time of his retirement. Mrs. Blankenship preceded her husband in death by 20 years. Since her death in 1922, Mr. Blankenship had made his home in Purdy, Mo., until six months ago when he came to Monett. He is survived by two sons, L. H. Blankenship, Monett and E. H. Blankenship, Kansas City; two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Hagan, Enid, Okla., and Mrs. Myrtle Russell, Cassville, Mo., one brother Grant Blankenship, Adrian, Mo., one sister, Mrs. P.E. Horine, Cassville, Mo., eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Christian church at Purdy, conducted by Rev. Ora Carney, pastor of the Christian church of Monett. Burial was in the old family cemetery at Corsicana. Death Certificate
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BLANKENSHIP, Lorenzo Jackson Apr. 4, 1820
Lee Co., VA
Oct. 11, 1901
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Martha - Research Note: He was the son of Jeremiah Wilkinson and Naomi Moncey or Muncy. - From a letter Betty Lamberson received in 1979 from Edith Salyer, a daughter, of Emma Laura Blankenship: Lorenzo Jackson Blankenship (born April 4, 1820) married Martha Garrison (born May 1, 1830) in Virginia. They came to Missouri and located on Flat Creek north of Cassville. He was a carpenter and Brick Mason. He had a mill and a carding machine there. While there he also built the first Courthouse in Cassville. Mary, born in 1851, and Minerva born 1853, were born there. Minerva died and was buried here. (Cassville) Then they moved to Corsicana where he bought a farm and built a Mill, had a cotton gin and a carding Machine. He built an addition to a log cabin and lived there while the big house was being built. Evidently it was built in the 1860's for my Mother Emma was born in it December 3, 1872. She married there in 1890. Grandmother died in November 1897, Grandfather couldn't carry on alone as he had lost his hearing so the children took turns living with him. He died October 11, 1901. Elihu and family were living with him at that time and they stayed for a while. The original house did not burn until after the property was sold. Grandfather was considered a very prosperous man. Grandmother had the first cook stove and the first sewing machine in that part of the country and people would come for miles to see them. but think what a life she had with a baby every two years and all that work! The other children of Lorenzo and Martha are: William Alonzo b. 1835, Jacob Elihu born 1857, The baby born 1858, Virginia Alice born 1860, John Right ( Rite?) born 1862, Lorenzo Dow born 1864, Ulysses Grant born 1866, Martha Arminta born 1868, Emma Laura born 1872. The first Courthouse in Cassville was built of brick by Lorenzo Blankenship and it was destroyed during the Civil War. A picture of this Courthouse is featured on the cover of the 1888 Goodspeed's History of Barry County, reprinted by Emory Melton. Lorenzo also built a hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, it is thought to be on one of the lower streets and is tri-cornered. Edith Salyer - Goodspeed's 1888 History: The business interests of Corsicana in 1870 were represented by L. J. Blankenship's carding mill, known as the "White Machine House". - Bio: Lorenzo J. Blankenship was born in Lee County, VA on Apr. 4, 1820 and is a son of Wilkinson and Naomi (Moncey) Blankenship. Wilkinson Blankenship was born in Russell Co., VA in 1796 and is a son of Arthur Blankenship, a native of NC, who immigrated to VA. The latter was familiar with many of the scenes of the Revolutionary War. He was a farmer, miller, blacksmith, and tanner, and died after the close of the Civil War in Lee County, VA, leaving a very large estate. Wilkinson Blankenship was married in VA. He and wife were born in the same house, there being but six months difference in their ages. They became the parents of several children, five of whom grew to maturity. In 1840, Wilkinson Blankenship came with his family to MO, locating in Polk County. He was a farmer and brick layer. He died in Montgomery County, MO, in 1868, and his wife died in 1885, aged 85 years. Lorenzo J. Blankenship is a natural mechanic, and has never failed in any of his mechanical undertakings. He made his start in life as a plasterer and brick layer, at which he became very proficient. He erected the first brick house in Polk County, MO in 1842. His first speculation was in the Christian County carding and milling establishment, but as he had a partner addicted to the use of strong drink, he soon became dissatisfied, and sold his share in the business and came to Barry County, MO. Here, in 1851, he entered into the carding business near Cassville, erecting his own buildings. He ran a successful business for four years, when he sold out and came to his present location at Corsicana, and again engaged in the milling and carding industry. He put up the first smut-mill in the county. During his life he has built five carding machines, three mills and owned thousands of acres of land, and although he has done business to the amount of several thousands of dollars, he has never asked for credit. He built the first hotel in Eureka Springs, AR in the years 1880-81. It is of a V shape, four stories high, and at present occupied by the Eureka Bank, Adams Express office, law office, telegraph office, etc. On his farm he has five large fish ponds, well stocked with German carp. In 1850 Mr. Blankenship was united in marriage with Martha Garrison, a native of TN, and to them have been born eight children who are still living, viz: Mary L. (Mrs. John McNatt), Elihu, Alice (Mrs. H. R. Williams), John R., Dow, U.S.G., Arminta (Mrs. Lafayette Swindle) and Emma. Mr. Blankenship is a man of perfect habits, and he and family are highly respected by all who know them. They are communicants of the Christian Church. Note
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BLANKENSHIP, Martha Ann (GARRISON) May 1, 1830
Hawkins Co., TN
Nov. 16, 1897
Barry Co., MO
SSW: L. J. - Research Note: SSW: L. J. Research Note: She was a daughter of William J. Garrison, born NC, and Mary Bloomer, born Hawkins Co., TN. - Cassville Republican, Nov. 18, 1897 - Died - Mrs. Martha Blankenship, wife of L. J. Blankenship, aged about 70. She had been visiting her daughter Mrs. John J. McNatt at Indian Springs, McDonald Co., MO, and had taken ill on her way home. Another daughter is Mrs. P. E. Horine. Her son Dow recently went to Riverside, California. Burial was at Corsicana. In the Nov. 25th paper: The funeral of Mrs. L. J. Blankenship on Wednesday was attended by sons-in-law Horace R. Williams of Springfield and P. E. Horine of Cassville. Services were conducted by Elder Beeman of Garfield, AR. She was born in Lee Co., VA, age 67 years, 6 mos., and 15 days old. Online Obit
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BLANKENSHIP, William Alonzo May 4, 1855 Dec. 16, 1875 Inscription: "Son of Lorenzo Jackson and Martha Blankenship" Photo
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BOUGLER, Finis D. Mar. 22, 1884 Mar. 28, 1884
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: D. C. Overton, Corsicana, was the attending physician, and the child was 6 days old. He died of Chorea and was buried at Corsicana. The record does not list the parents names. There is no stone at Corsicana. It is either missing or there never was one placed there. Death Records,
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BOUNDS, Delmer June 3, 1898 July 5, 1900 Inscription: "Son of S. J. and Joan Bounds - come follow me" - Research Note: Sterling J. Bounds married Joann Ferguson on Feb. 13, 1890 in Barry Co., MO. MO Marriage Records
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BROOKS, James N. Aug. 1856
TN
Feb. 17, 1910
Sugar Creek,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Husband of Emily Davis married Oct. 24, 1880 Barry County Missouri. Son of William Joseph and Ema Franer? Elsie Brooks was the informant on the death certificate. He married Emily Davis Oct. 24, 1880. - February 24, 1910, Cassville Republican - Fairview News: Dr. Freeman was called to see Mr. Brooks, who lives on the Jim Bayless farm near Wheaton, yesterday. About a week ago, Mr. Brooks' team ran away with him and he received internal injuries from which it is thought, he died last night. Death Certificate
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BYNUM, W. M. No Date No Date Research Note: Field stone - Jack made a monument to replace the field stone. - Field Stone Note
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CANE, Nancy Abt. 1804 Abt. 1882 Inscription: "Died in her 78 year of age" "Our Mother is gone but not forgotten" - Research Note: Nancy Cane was born in Virginia circa 1804 and died circa 1882. She was the mother of Mary (Cane) Shaw, the wife of William Shaw. In the 1880 census, Nancy Cane, age 76, born VA, was living with her daughter Mary and husband William Shaw. Note
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CARSON, Rebecca W. (SMITH) Apr. 29, 1855 July 2, 1880 Inscription: "Wife of J. A. Carson" - Research Note: Rebecca Smith, age 24, married John A. Carson, age 23, on October 12, 1879 in Barry Co., MO. - 1880 Shoal Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO - District 3 - John A. Carson, Self, Married, Male, White, 24, TX, Farmer, IL, TN; Rebecca W. Carson, Wife, Married, Female, White, 25, MO, Keeping House, MO, MO. MO Marriage Records
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CARTWRIGHT, Opal May July 2, 1914 Nov. 1, 1914 Inscription: "Our Darling Baby" Donna Cooper
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CLARK, Jasper Oct. 2, 1839
AR
Aug. 1, 1929
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Lucy Clark - Research Note: He was a retired farmer. Son of Thomas Clark born TN and mother's maiden name was Combs born AR. Henry C. Harper of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - 1860 Census, Shoal Creek, Barry, Missouri - Jasper is age 20, with wife Lucinda W., age 18, and daughter Mary E. Clark. - 1880 Census, Shoal Creek, Barry, Missouri - Jasper Clark, age 40, wife Lucy W., age 38, son William J., age 18, and daughter, Nancy A., age 14. - 1900 Census, Shoal Creek, Barry, Missouri - Jasper Clark, age 60, born Oct. 1839 AR, married 15 years, parents born TN; Margaret H., wife born May 1854 MO, age 46, married 15 years, mother of 1 child, one living, parents born TN - 1910 Census, Shoal Creek, Barry, Missouri - Jasper Clark, age 70 married 3 times, married 5 years, born AR; Mary, wife, age 59, married twice, born MO, mother of 8 children, 4 living; Pauline Crunk, step-daughter, age 15, born MO - 1920 Census, Pioneer, Barry, Missouri - Living with daughter and husband: Lair Harper, age 68, born VA; Nancy, wife, age 54, born MO; Lucy, daughter, age 31, born WY; Henry C., son, age 24, born VA; Mary, daughter, age 22, born VA; William, son, age 18, born VA; Margaret, daughter, age 15, born MO; Dorothy, daughter, age 12, born MO; Jasper Clark father-in-law, age 79, born AR - Jasper Clark married Mary Ann Hefley on June 28, 1885 in Barry Co., MO. Jasper Clark married Mary A. Crunk on Nov. 14, 1904 in Barry Co., MO. - Goodspeed's 1888 History: Tax Payers and Soldiers of 1861 - Jasper Clark. - 1890 Barry Co., MO Veteran's Census - Jasper Clark was a Pvt. in Co. G, 1st MO Cav., serving from Jan. 3, 1863 to July 1865. - October 28, 1905, Cassville Democrat - Notice of final statement by Jasper Clark, estate of Abner Clark, deceased. - Cassville Republican, April 3, 1913 - M. A. Clark vs. Jasper Clark, divorce decree for dismissing plaintiff bill. - Cassville Republican July 1, 1915 - Jasper Clark vs. M. A. Clark, divorce. Death Certificate
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CLARK, Lucinda W. "Lucy" (CLARK) Aug. 22, 1841 Nov. 10, 1884 SSW: Jasper Clark - Research Note: Daughter of Ephraim P. Clark and Mary Denby Wormington. First wife of Jasper Clark. Census
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CLARK, Mary E. Jan. 14, 1860 Nov. 10, 1861 Inscription: "Daughter of Jasper and Lucy W. Clark" Photo
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CLARK, Nancy Jane (COMBS) Oct. 3, 1822
TN
Apr. 14, 1890
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Wife of Thomas Clark" - Research Note: Researchers say she was the daughter of Jeremiah Combs and Charity Inez Rhodes. - 1850 Census, Kings River, Madison, Arkansas - Thomas, age 42, with wife Nancy, age 38. 9 children are listed. - 1860 Census, Shoal Creek, Barry, Missouri - Thomas, age 51, with Nancy, age 48, and with 6 children. Census
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CLARK, Thomas 1809 Aug. 3, 1884 Inscription: "Aged 75 ys 5ms 5 ds" - Research Note: Thomas Clark was born in Tennessee on February 26, 1809. He was the husband of Nancy Combs. Son of James Clark and Agnes Ann Henderson. - Goodspeed's 1888 History: Tax Payers and Soldiers of 1861 - Thomas Clark. - 1880 Census, Shoal Creek, Barry, Missouri - Thomas Clark, age 71, farmer, born TN; Nancy, age 67, born TN; Noah Gibson, age 13, servant, born AR. Goodspeed
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COATNEY, Cora Estella (TRENARY) (BROWN) May 9, 1880
Fairview, MO
Apr. 11, 1957
Joplin,
Jasper Co., MO
SSW: William J. Coatney - Research Note: Cora is NOT buried here. She remarried Alexander Nathaniel Brown and is buried at Osborne Memorial Cemetery in Joplin, MO. - Cora E. Trenary married William J. Coatney on Jan. 7, 1899 in Barry Co., MO. She married Alexander Brown on Sept. 8, 1906 in Newton Co., MO. Daughter of John Wesley Trenary and Sarah Elizabeth Sower. - Another Photo Death Certificate
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COATNEY, Crealla J. (WESTON) Dec. 4, 1877 No Date Research Note: First transcription had Crelia. Wife of George W. Coatney. Jack's Note: Crealla (Weston) Coatney is NOT buried at Corsicana Cemetery. She remarried William E. Parmley, February 10, 1910 in Newton County. They moved to Tulsa County, OK about 1913. - Crelia Weston, age 19, married George W. Coatney, age 28, on Sept. 26, 1895 in Barry Co., MO. Crealey Coatney married W. E. Parmley on Feb. 21, 1910 in Newton Co., MO. - Another Photo - Another Photo MO Marriage Records
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COATNEY, Emmet H. Nov. 25, 1900 May 3, 1902 Inscription: "Son of G. W. and C. J. Coatney, age 1 year, 5 months, 8 days" - Research Note: Son of George W. Coatney and Crealla J. Weston. Note
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COATNEY, George W. Mar. 7, 1867 Mar. 25, 1902 Inscription: "35 years, 18 days" - Research Note: Son of James Harvey Coatney and Margaret T. Smith. George W. Coatney, age 28, married Crelia Weston, age 19, on Sept. 26, 1895 in Barry Co., MO. - Another Photo MO Marriage Records
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COATNEY, Herman Simpson Aug. 22, 1898
Newton Co., MO
Mar. 27, 1947
St. John's Hosp.,
Joplin,
Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: Son of George W. Coatney and Crealla J. Weston. He was a painter. Mrs. Lily Coatney of Joplin, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Herman Coatney, age 36, married Lillie Ash, age 18, on Mar. 7, 1935 in Washington Co., AR. Both were from Springdale, Washington Co., AR. Death Certificate
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COATNEY, James Harvey Apr. 11, 1835 Mar. 26, 1905
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Margaret - Research Note: James Harvey Coatney was a son of James and Nancy Ann Coatney who was born in 1799 in VA. James Harvey Coatney Served in the 2nd Ar. Cav. Union during the Civil War. He was a cousin to my GGranddad, James Francis Coatney who served in the 1st Ar. Cav. Union in the Civil War. Note
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COATNEY, Margaret E. (SMITH) (SOOTER) Dec. 11, 1838 June 11, 1889 SSW: James Harvey - Research Note: Daughter of David and Margaret Smith. Margaret Smith first married Benjamin F. Sooter on Feb. 1, 1861 in Barry Co., MO. Her second husband was James Harvey Coatney. - 1880 Census, Shoal Creek, Barry, Missouri - James H. Coatney, age 45, farmer, born TN; Margaret T., wife, age 41, born MO; George W., son, age 13; Matilda J., age 10, daughter, born MO; James C., age 8, son; Margaret E., age 6, daughter, born MO; William J., age 1, son, born MO; General P. Sooter, age 18, step-son, born MO; Tabitha A., Sooter, step-daughter, age 15, born MO; Benjamin F. Sooter, age 14, step-son, born AR. Census
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COATNEY, Oscar F. Jul. 29, 1919
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 29, 1939
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was single and a son of John Coatney, born Barry Co., MO, and Myrtle Brooks, born MO. Death Certificate
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COATNEY, William J. Sept. 6, 1878 Mar. 2, 1902 SSW: Cora E. - Inscription: "Aged 25 Y, 5 M, 26 D" - Research Note: Son of James Harvey Coatney and Margaret Smith. Census
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COATNEY, William W. 1840
Newton Co., MO
July 28, 1903
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: William W. Coatney was born in 1840 in Newton County, Missouri. He was the son of James W. and Nancy Ann Coatney. His family lived in Newton and Barry Counties during his early life. William married Sarah Ellen Panel March 3, 1862 in Barry County, Missouri. They divorced in September 1868. Their children were: James C., William, John and Sarah Ellen "Nellie" Coatney. William married Nancy J. Morrison about 1869. Their children were: Roxana, Joseph, Nancy, Robert, Frank, Burton and Brother Coatney. - Webb City Sentinel, July 30, 1903 - William Coatney Sr., father of William Coatney of this city was killed at Monett by a switch engine July 28, 1903. The accident happened on the main track right in front of the depot. Mr. Coatney had his goods loaded to move to Joplin. He was 64 and leaves his wife and nine children. - Callaway Funeral Home - W. W. Courtney (should be Coatney) died July 26, 1903, services were at home of Bingham at 9 AM, cause of death was railroad accident, occupation a laborer, age was 64 years old. Body was shipped to Corsicana. Callaway Funeral Home
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COMBS, Wilson L. Sept. 11, 1848
Kingston,
Madison Co., AR
Apr. 2, 1869
MO
Inscription: "Son of M. C. and M. E. Combs" - Research Note: Son of Mason Calmes Combs and Margaret Elvira Hogan. Census
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COOK, James T. May 14, 1864 June 27, 1888 Research Note: He was a son of James Cook, born abt. 1835, in Illinois, and Sarah Elizabeth Mayes. Note
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COOK, Sarah Elizabeth (MAYES) Nov. 29, 1830 Aug. 3, 1886 Research Note: First transcription had 1883 - not 1886 as the stone reads. Sarah Elizabeth (Mayes) Cook was the wife of James Cook, daughter of William J. Mayes and Mary Hart, and the mother of Sarah Ellen Cook who married John Berry Neill/Neal. Note
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COX, Dazzerene 1882 Jan 1, 1907 Research Note: She was a daughter of William Ervin and Mary Ellen (Holland) Cox. Notes of Marie Mills say she was married to a Mr. Mulvaney. Headstone
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CROCKETT, Infant Oct. 7, 1890 Oct. 7, 1890 Inscription: "Born and Died Oct. 7, 1890. Son of A. L. and S. E. Crockett" - Research Note: He was a son of Albert L. Crockett and Susan E. "Eller" Crockett. Note
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CROCKETT, Infant Oct. 29, 1896 Oct. 29, 1896 Inscription: "Infant son of A. L. and S. E. Crockett" - Research Note: He was a son of Albert L. Crockett and Susan E. "Eller" Crockett. Note
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CRUMLEY, William Anderson 1859
Johnson Co., AR
Oct. 24, 1935
Pierce City,
Lawrence Co., MO
Inscription: "Age 76 Years - At rest from his labor" - Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was a son of Terrell and Prudence (Walraven) Crumley, both born GA. And angina pectoris was the cause of death and a widower. He was a laborer. Josephine Crumley, Pierce City, MO, was the informant. Family records state that he was married to Nancy James. Prudence Wallraven is said to have been Cherokee and Terrell's mother, Susan, was a Cherokee Indian. - Cassville Republican, October 31, 1935 - William A. Crumley who had lived most of his life in the community about Pioneer, was found dead in bed at the home of Mrs. Emma King in Pierce City Thursday morning of last week. Wednesday Mr. Crumley had called at the office of Dr. E. B. Wright in Pierce City for medical treatment for a heart trouble. He was treated and sent to Mrs. King’s home for the night. He passed away while asleep. Death Certificate
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CULLUP, Infant Mar. 29, 1891 Apr. 8, 1891 Inscription: "Infant Son of J. R. and R. A." - Another Photo Photo
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CULLUP, Rilla Aug. 5, 1870 July 17, 1895 Inscription: "Beloved Wife of John R. - Age 24 ys - 11 ms - 12 ds - At Rest" - Research Note: John second married Ora L. Stephens. - Sept. 24, 1896, Cassville Republican - Licensed to Wed: John R. Cullup, 34, Corsicana and Ora L. Stephens, 25, Exeter. Online Newspapers
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DANCY, Catherine S. Aug. 18, 1851
Clay Co., KY
June 1, 1874
Corsicana,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: - Our Ancestors, A Brief Record of These Families: Dancy Servis Bassett Davis Holman Vannoy" (Printed and published by James S. Dancy, Grenola, Kansas, 1928) at p. 20. - Catherine Dancy was the tenth child of Jesse James Dancy and Rebecca C. Davis, born in Manchester, Clay county, Ky., Aug. 18, 1851. She lived with her parents, her short life ended at the age of 23 years. She died June 1, 1874, about three months before her brother James. They are buried side by side in the Dancy lot in Corsicanna, Barry County, Mo. She never married. - On September 18, 1870, 19-year-old Catherine Dancy was in Corsicana, Missouri when she wrote a letter to her older brother, William H. Dancy, and his wife, Frances S. Servis, then living in Johnson County, Nebraska, to inform them of the death of their father, Jesse James Dancy: "Dear Brother and Sister: It is with pleasure that I write you, but sorrow to inform you of father's death, that we 3 are left alone [mother Rebecca, brother James and Catherine]. Father died the 6th of this month. We had two doctors and one of them said it was a kidney disease. He only lived five days after he was taken sick. We still live here and keep as straight as we can. James and me have been very sick. I am all right again; James is better. George Abbott lives in sight of us and he hasn't never been inside of the house but once since father's death and come to borrow a horse. James and me both sick and no one but mother to do anything. He never come about the place. I will give the price list: Flour is from $2.60 to $3 per hundred; bacon 18 cents per pound. Potatoes and corn plenty. We have 18 acres of pretty good corn, hogs enough to make our meat, potatoes enough, one good milk cow and calf, one two year old heifer, one team of horses, one yearling colt and one suckling colt, and that is all we got in this wide world. "George Abbot is going to write in this letter and he can give you more information about land and trading than I can, but if you think you can do well here, and we all want you to come. "(Oldest sister) Irene (Dancy) Snider has another girl; she calls it Ida May. I have not much to write this time but hope have more next. We got your letter yesterday. My hand trembles so bad I can't write; you must excuse this letter and I will do better next time, so no more. Write soon, from CATHERINE DANCY" Note
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Clay Co., KY
Sept. 7, 1874
Corsicana,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Our Ancestors, A Brief Record of These Families: Dancy Servis Bassett Davis Holman Vannoy, (Printed and published by James S. Dancy, Grenola, Kansas, 1928) at p. 20. - James Dancy, ninth child of Jesse J. Dancy and Rebecca Davis, was born in Manchester, Clay County, Ky., Feb. 12, 1849. He never married, but lived with his parents in Illinois, and later in Missouri. He died Sept. 7, 1874, and is buried in the Dancy family lot in Corsicanna, MO. He was only 25 years of age at his death. It has come down through the family that he was very handsome, and was very efficient as a violinist. Note
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DANCY, Jesse James June 4, 1804
NC
Sept. 6, 1870
Corsicana,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: The following is from Homer Eiler's Our Ancestors, A Brief Record of These Families: Dancy Servis Bassett Davis Holman Vannoy (Printed and published by James S. Dancy, Grenola, Kansas, 1928) at page 7: - Dr. Jesse James Dancy was born on June 4, 1804 near the Reddies River, Wilkes County, North Carolina, the son of Edward J. Dancy (1769-1859) and his wife Amelia Vannoy (1781-1858). On December 9, 1831 Dr. Dancy married Rebecca C. Davis in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Rebecca was the daughter of Ephraim Davis (c1759-1844) and his wife Elizabeth Holman (c1770-1845). Dr. Jesse J. Dancy was a physician and a justice of the peace in Barry County, Missouri. From old letters written by our ancestor Jesse Dancy, and in the possession of Ida Brower of Vinita, Okla., we infer his positive stand against the Slavery question that was then at fever heat in the South. Because of this stand we next find him at the beginning of the Civil War, in Fulton County, Illinois, joining his son William and daughter Irene with their families, who had lately moved to Ohio. Shortly after the close of the war we find him in Barry County, Mo., living near Corsicana. The following children going with him: Irene, who had married George Snyder, Lucinda Ann, Nickatira, James W. and Katira. They left the only two other children, William and James, living in Fulton County, as Elizabeth Jane (Turner) had died in 1863 near Lewistown. Here, Jesse and family lived until his death Sept. 6, 1870, and he is buried in the Dancy burial lot in Corsicana cemetery. Rebecca, the wife, remained in Missouri living with her children until about 1880, when she went to live with her son William in Republic County, Kansas, where she died April 1, 1883, and is buried in Prairie Rose cemetery near Republic County, Kansas. Note
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DAVIS, Aaron B. Apr. 1, 1861 Aug. 2, 1868 Inscription: "Son of A. B. and E." Photo
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DAVIS, Alva F. June 8, 1893
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Sept. 20, 1978
MO
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DAVIS, David Silas Apr. 7, 1851
MO
Jan. 14, 1927
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Sarah Davis - Research Note: His death certificate states that his father was named David Davis (mother was Lucy, remarried to Rigney). Sarah Davis was his wife's name. - July 16, 1955 Monett Times - An interesting historical article about the Barry County community of Corsicana, written by John O. Sanders of Cassville, appeared in the July issue of "The Ozarks Mountaineer." - Silas Davis did some blacksmithing, but his main business was making things of wood which comprised a long list of articles. Many things were made of wood then that are now made only of metal, such as hames, shoe lasts, and wagon spindles. Davis was chiefly concerned, however, in making wagons, coffins, and furniture. - Research Note: 1900 Census, Shoal Creek, Barry, Missouri - David S. Davis, head, born Apr. 1851 MO, age 49, married 28 years, father born KY, mother TN; Sarah, wife, born Oct. 1854 MO, age 45, married 28 years, mother of 11 children, 4 living, father born TN, mother IL; Burris M., son, born Jan. 1845 MO, age 15; Cora, daughter, born Oct. 1889 MO, age 10; Alva, son, born June 1893 MO, age 6; Viola, daughter, born June 1895 MO, age 5; David Shaw, nephew born May 1883 MO, age 17; Lucy Rigney, mother, born Dec. 1824 KY, age 75, widowed, parents born VA. Death Certificate
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DAVIS, Elias Dec. 22, 1871 July 30, 1872 Inscription: "Son of A. B. and E. Davis" Photo
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DAVIS, Infant May 9, 1876 May 9, 1876 Inscription: "Son of D. S. and S. A. Davis" Photo
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DAVIS, Infant Oct. 24, 1874 Oct. 24, 1874 Inscription: "Son of D. S. and S. A. Davis" Photo
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DAVIS, Infant June 4, 1877 June 4, 1877 Inscription: "Son of D. S. and S. A." Photo
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DAVIS, Infant July 21, 1880 July 21, 1880 Inscription: "Son of D. S. and S. A. Davis" Photo
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DAVIS, Sarah Ann (SHAW) Oct. 1, 1855
MO
June 18, 1929
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: David Silas Davis - Research Note: Daughter of William Shaw and mother's maiden name was given as Cane. Burris Davis of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Sarah A. Shaw married Silas Davis on Nov. 7, 1872 in Barry Co., MO. Death Certificate
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DICKSON, Infant Jan. 11, 1904 Jan. 11, 1904 Inscription: "Infant Dau. of W. C. and E. A. Dickson - Born and Died Jan 11, 1904 - Our Darling Baby" Photo
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DICKSON, Rollan Nov. 16, 1909 Jan. 17, 1910 Inscription: "Son of W. C. and E. A. Dickson - Our Darling Baby" Photo
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DICKSON, William C. Feb. 4, 1868 May 15, 1941
Granby, MO
Research Note: His wife was Estella. Maybe son of Jackson and Mary Dickson. - Cassville Republican, May 22, 1941 - TAKES OWN LIFE - Former Wheaton Citizen Slashes Throat With Knife: Using a pocket knife with which he slashed his throat, William Dickson took his own life Thursday morning, May 15, at his home in Granby. Mr. Dickson’s age was given as 73 years. He had moved from Wheaton to Granby about three years ago. A number of years ago he was in business at Corsicana. Poor health in recent months has been given as the cause for his rash act. Mrs. Dickson is said to have stated that Mr. Dickson had said several times since his health failed that he was going to end it all. Mrs. Dickson said she missed her husband from the house and found his body afterward beneath the back porch of the house. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in Wheaton. Mr. Dickson made the race for the nomination of County Assessor on the Republican ticket. Later he served for a few years as a guard at the State Prison. He was a good citizen. Surviving of his immediate family are: his widow and six children. The children are Ralph, Norman, and Ruby of Wheaton; Mrs. Hugh Bencher of Granby, Billy Dickson, and Mrs. Ralph McKinley who are at Norfolk, Va. - Cassville Republican, July 11, 1918 - Mr. and Mrs. J. S. McQueen and family, the families of Jas. M. Bayless, W. C. Dickson and Chart Garrison spent the day the Fourth together picnicking on Shoal Creek at the Bayless Spring. Online Obit
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FARLEY, Daniel A. Mar. 5, 1880 Dec. 16, 1896 Inscription: "Son of W. J. and M. A. Farley" - Research Note: Son of William J. Farley and Martha Ann (Major) (Cribbs) Farley. Census
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FARLEY, Martha Ann (MAJOR) (CRIBBS) May 6, 1838
IN
Aug. 30, 1902
MO
Inscription: "Mother is at rest. She has gone to her heavenly home." - Research Note: Daughter of Daniel and Mary Major. Second wife of William J. Farley. Martha first married John M. Cribbs. Census
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FARLEY, Permelia Ann (KELLEY) Jan. 6, 1830 July 10, 1874 Inscription: "Wife of W. J. Farley" - Research Note: First wife of William J. Farley. Permelia A. Kelley married William J. Farley on Jan. 8, 1866 in Lawrence Co., MO. - Another Photo Census
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FARLEY, Son Feb. 10, 1869 Sept. 13, 1869 Inscription: "Son of W. J. and P. A. Farley" - Research Note: Son of William J. Farley and Permelia Ann Kelley. - Another Photo Note
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FARLEY, William J. Oct. 10, 1829
TN
Oct. 17, 1905
MO
"At Rest" - "Dear father has crossed the river of death, And left three daughters to follow him" - Research Note: Son of Daniel Farley and Sarah Frances Ballard. His first wife was Permelia and second wife Martha Ann. - 1890 Barry Co. Veteran's Census - William J. Farley, Pvt. Co. I, 1st AR CAV, served from Sept. 9, 1862 to Aug. 23, 1865. Note
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FERGUSON, John Sept. 25, 1810
OH
Dec. 2, 1885
MO
Inscription: "Aged 76 years" "Beloved one Farewell" - Research Note: His wife was Rebecca Bruce. - 1870 Census, Franklin, Newton, Missouri - John Ferguson, age 59, born OH; Rebecca, age 59, born OH; Samuel, age 24, born OH; Martha, age 20 born OH; Isabella, age 5 months, born MO. Census
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FERGUSON, John Davis July 18, 1832
VA
Jan. 28, 1896
MO
Research Note: Son of John Standifer Ferguson and Lucinda T. Lewellen. - August 4, 1917, Cassville Democrat - John Ferguson and daughter, Miss Lyra, and Misses Mabel Rodgers and Dorotha Bridges of Webb City, have been at Roaring River for a week, enjoying the beautiful surroundings in that locality. Mr. Ferguson is a son of the late Judge John D. Ferguson, who resided west of Purdy. Online Newspapers
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FERGUSON, Juliette (WALLER) (COLLINS) Mar. 4, 1812
NC
Oct. 22, 1883
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Age 71 years, 6 mos, wife of S. Ferguson." - Research Note: 1st Husband William Collins, married March 20, 1849, Saline Co., MO - 2nd Husband Stanfier Ferguson, married Nov. 20, 1856 in Barry Co., MO. William Collins and his first wife, Elizabeth Graham, were the 3rd grand parents of Donna Cooper. William and but maybe not Elizabeth, is more than likely buried in Corsicana in an unmarked grave. Could be next to Juliette. Note
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FERGUSON, Nannie Apr. 26, 1876 Aug. 26, 1896 Inscription: "Daughter of J. D. and N. P. Ferguson" - Research Note: Daughter of John Davis Ferguson and Nancy Price Hamilton. - Cassville Republican, September 3, 1896 - Died, Miss Nannie Ferguson, daughter of the late Judge John D. Ferguson. Online Obit
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FERGUSON, Nancy Price (HAMILTON) June 26, 1836
TN
June 15, 1892
MO
Inscription: "Wife of John D." - Research Note: Daughter of James Hamilton and Ona Gravetta Price. Census
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FERGUSON, Martha Jane May 22, 1850 Mar. 19, 1922 Inscription: "Dau. of John and Rebecca" - Research Note: Daughter of John Ferguson and Rebecca Bruce. Census
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FERGUSON, Samuel Wilson May 12, 1844
Washington Co., OH
Dec. 1, 1931
Wheaton,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "1st VA CAV. Co. D" - Research Note: He was single and a farmer. Son of John Ferguson and Rebecca Bruce, both born OH. Isabella Ferguson was the informant on the death certificate. - Wheaton Journal, Dec. 1931 - Samuel Wilson Ferguson, b. May 12, 1844, Wash Co., Ohio, died Dec. 1, 1931, at Pioneer. Member of 1st Virginia Calvary, Co. D under Gen. Sheridan, in 27 battles. Battle of Appotomax when Lee surrendered. Came to Mo. in 1870. Survived by a niece, Isabella Ferguson. Death Certificate
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FLY, Asher Pipkin Aug. 9, 1804
Maury Co., TN
Dec. 28, 1868
Corsicana,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Marilla - Research Note: He was a son of Jeremiah Fly and Zilpha Pipkin. He was the husband of Marilla Elizabeth Cantrell and Minerva Ann Doty. - Obit: The subject of this notice was born in Murray county, Tennessee, August 9, 1804. United in the bonds of matrimony November 28, 1825 and migrated to the State of Arkansas in 1833 and thence to Barry county, Missouri, and settled on Shoal Creek where he resided until his death. He professed religion and joined the Methodist Church about the year 1840 and in the separation of 1844 became a member of the M. E. Church, South, of which he was a consistent member until his death, December 22, 1868. Brother A. P. Fly was a man of extraordinary mind and especially in reference to the doctrine and discipline of the Church to which he belonged. He was a man of dauntless courage, yet humble, and affable and lamb-like. His life was a living epistle of Christianity, known and read of all men with whom he had intercourse. The subject of religion was his usual topic of conversation. He was confined to his bed only little over a fortnight. The last place he ever attended was the second quarterly meeting held by Bro. H. W. Webster. He partook of the sacrament with humility and tearful gratitude. On his return home he sought his chamber, seemingly to lie down to die. I called on Bro. Fly during his illness and felt very loth to leave him, and said "Bro. Fly, I feel reluctant to leave you." He replied instantly, "Go on, Bro. Wright and preach and do your duty and pay no attention to me, for I have nothing to fear. God is with me and my way is clear." Thus he continued until his death. He died as a good man dieth, and I have only to say, sleep, Bro. Fly, till God shall awake thee. Cassville, MO 1869, C.C. Wright Family
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FLY, Christopher Columbus Jan. 11, 1858 Feb. 14, 1859 Inscription: Son of J. and L. Fly" - Research Note: Christopher Columbus Fly was a son of Jeremiah W. N. Fly and Lavina (Clark) (Fly) Kelly. Note
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FLY, Infant Apr. 23, 1848 Apr. 23, 1848 Inscription: "Infant Son of W. A. and Naomia - born and died Apr. 23, 1848" - Research Note: Son of William Asher Fly and Naomia Surgnier. Note
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FLY, Infant Apr. 3, 1849 Apr. 3, 1849 Inscription: "Infant Son of W. A. and Naomia - born and died Apr. 3, 1849" - Research Note: Son of William Asher Fly and Naomia Surgnier. Note
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FLY, Infant Feb. 8, 1857 Feb. 8, 1857 Inscription: "Infant Son of W. A. and Naomia born and died Feb. 8, 1857" - Research Note: Son of William Asher Fly and Naomia Surgnier. Note
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FLY, Infant Dec. 28, 1878 Dec. 29, 1878 Inscription: "36 hrs, son of J. L. and M. A. - Gone to rest" - Research Note: Son of Jasper Lafayette Fly and Mary Agnes Hounshell. Personal Knowledge
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FLY, Jeremiah Abt. 1773
Northampton Co., NC
Nov. 17, 1846
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Elisha Fly, Sr. and Margaret. Husband of Zilpha Pipkin. Note added by Jack Fly: There is no headstone and has not been one for 40 years or more. Personal Knowledge
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FLY, Laura A. Aug. 11, 1880
Corsicana,
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 27, 1882
Corsicana,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Daughter of J. L. and M. A. - Aged 1 yr, 8 ms, 15 ds" - Research Note: Daughter of Jasper Lafayette Fly and Mary Agnes Hounshell. Family
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FLY, Marilla Elizabeth (CANTRELL) Dec. 18, 1804
SC
May 25, 1860
Corsicana,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Asher Fly - Research Note: Obit: Mrs. Marilly Elizabeth Fly, daughter of John and Sarah Cantrell, was born in South Carolina on December 18, 1804. When she was young her parents moved to Warren County, Tennessee, where she was married to Asher P. Fly, on the 28th of November, 1825. They moved to Green County, Arkansas in 1833, and from there to Shoal Creek, Barry County, Missouri in 1837, where she died on the 25th day of March, 1860. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, on Shoal Creek. Left a husband and children. - By Calvin C. Wright, St. Louis Christian Advocate of the Methodist Episcopal Church, April 1860. Family
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FLY, Marion Abt. 1830 Sept. 18, 1879 Inscription: "Aged 49 yrs 4 mos 20 dys" - Research Note: Elisha James Kelly Marion Fly was the son of Jeremiah Nicholas Fly and Nancy Oakley. His wife was Phebe Ann Turner. She first married Martin Van Buren Fly, brother of E. J. K. Marion Fly. Personal Knowledge
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FLY, Naomia (SURGNIER) Aug. 21, 1829 Oct. 6, 1861 Inscription: "Wife of William Fly" - Research Note: Naomia was the daughter of Richard Surgnier. She married William Alexander Fly, July 15, 1847, in Newton Co., MO. Personal Knowledge
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FLY, Nicea (SOOTER) 1808
Hickman Co., TN
1875
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of William Sooter Jr. and Elizabeth Brown, wife of William Asher Fly. Personal Knowledge
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FLY, Nicholas M. Oct. 18, 1863 Sept. 22, 1864 Inscription: "Son of W. A. and Naomi Fly" - Research Note: Son of William Alexander Fly and Naomi Surgnier. Note
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FLY, Palestine Sept. 15, 1867 Nov 22, 1868 SSW: Thurston - Inscription: "Daughter of A. L. and S. V. Fly" Research Note: Palestine and Thurston Fly were the children of Albert L. Fly and Sophronia Virginia Ferguson. Personal Knowledge
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FLY, Richard William Jan. 21, 1856
Barry Co., MO
July 29, 1881
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Husband of T. T. Fly" - Research Note: Son of William Alexander Fly and Naomi Surgnier. Personal Knowledge
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FLY, Sidney Ann Oct. 20, 1852 Feb. 28, 1853 Inscription: "Son of W. A. and Naomi Fly" - Research Note: The stone reads "Son of W. A. and Naomia" It should have read Sydney Ann Fly "Daughter of W. A. and Naomia". The stone mason made the error assuming that Sydney was the name of a male and the family decided not to have it changed. This information came from Mabel Fly Wilson, half sister to the deceased. - Daughter of William Alexander Fly and Naomi Surgnier. Note
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FLY, Susanah E. (SHAW) Abt. 1852 May 12, 1876 Inscription: "Wife of J. L." - Research Note: Stone broken - She died May 12, 1876. She was a daughter of John Alexander Shaw and his wife Nancy Sumpter. Susanah married Jasper Lafayette Fly, December 29, 1867, Barry County, MO. She was his first wife. Census
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FLY, Thurston Jan. 17, 1857 June 13, 1857 SSW: Palestine - Inscription: "Son of A. L. and S. V. Fly " - Research Note: Palestine and Thurston Fly were the children of Albert L. Fly and Sophronia Virginia Ferguson Fly. Personal Knowledge
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FLY, William Mar. 15, 1863 Sept. 10, 1865 Inscription: "Son of J. and L." Research Note: On the first reading the W. was missing - William Fly was a son of Jeremiah W. N. Fly and Lavina (Clark) (Fly) Kelly. Note
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FLY, William Asher Nov. 17, 1803
Davidson Co., TN
Sept. 1849
Corsicana,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Nicea (Sooter) Fly - Research Note: Son of Jeremiah Fly and Zilpha Pipkin. Personal Knowledge
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FLY, William S. Jan. 14, 1876 May 25, 1876 Inscription: "Son of J. L. and S. E." - Research Note: Son of Jasper Lafayette Fly and his first wife Susanna E. Shaw. Personal Knowledge
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FLY, Zilpha (PIPKIN) Jan. 1, 1777
Pitt Co., NC
Dec. 1843 Research Note: Wife of Jeremiah Fly and daughter of Asher Pipkin and Martha Paris (Shirley says she was the daughter of Phillip S. Pipkin and Martha Paris). Jack Fly added: There is no headstone and has not been one for 40 years or more. The date of death may not right for Zilpha (1843). Listed on the 1840 census Jeremiah is in the home of his youngest son Elisha. They arrived in Barry county between 1836 -40. Zilpha (or a woman in her age bracket) is not listed in the 1840 Barry County census as living with any of the Fly families. It would only make sense that she would have been living with her husband in the home of their son. Zilpha either died before 1840 or was missed by the census taker. If she died before 1840, then she would have been one of first burials in Corsicana. It's possible that she never made it to Barry Co., MO. Personal Knowledge
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FRANCIS, Eliza Jane (GENTRY) June 23, 1849
TN
May 15, 1928
Pioneer,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of Benajah Gentry and Eliza Murrell, both buried at Corsicana. - Cassville Republican May 24, 1928 - Eliza Jane Gentry was born June 24, 1849, being one of a family of eleven children all of whom have preceded her to the great beyond. She was married to Samuel H. Francis March 15, 1867. To this union were born three children, two having died in infancy. She is survived by one son, W. S. (William Sherman) Francis of Pioneer, three grandchildren, M. F. Francis of Wheaton, L. H. Francis of Monett, and Velma at home, two great grandchildren of Wheaton and a number of relatives and friends who mourn her departure, the companion Samuel H. Francis having preceded her March 23, 1912. She was stricken down June 7th, 1927, died at the family home at Pioneer Tuesday, May 15, 1928, being 78 years, 10 months and 21 days old. Funeral services were conducted at the Pioneer Union church by Rev. Luther Carlin and interment made in Corsicana cemetery under the direction of the Pogue Undertaking Service. - Irma E. Gentry's Note: Have now found that Aunt Jane (Eliza Jane Gentry) and Samuel Francis were buried east of her parents in Corsicana Cem., with one grave (unoccupied) separation between them. There is no marker. It could probably be found in the corner where many of the stones knocked down by cattle are piled up. Obit
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FRANCIS, Samuel Hueston Jan. 13, 1845
TN
Mar. 23, 1912
MO
Research Note: Entered at findagrave.com by Irma E. Gentry. - Son of Samuel Carpenter Francis and Sarah Boyce. His wife was Eliza Jane Gentry. - 1910 Census, Capps Creek, Barry, Missouri - Samuel, age 65 and Eliza, age 61, are living with their son William Sherman Francis, age 40, and wife Ida, age 37; Maynard, son, age 14; Loren, son, age 12; Velma, daughter, age 5. Census
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FONTAIN, Edward July 17, 1840
IL
Sept. 27, 1870
MO
Research Note: Name reads Fontain. Spelled Fountain in the census. Son of William R. Fountain and Sarah Jane Crickmore. His wife was Roda. - 1870 Census, Shoal Creek, Barry, Missouri - Edward Fountain, age 30, born IL; Roda, age 27, born TN; C E., age 1, born MO; Charles Bailess/Bayless, age 17, born AR. Living next door to his father William R. Fountain. Census
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