Jolly Bethel Cemetery
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LEGRAND, James C. June 16, 1813
Bowling Green,
Warren Co., KY
Feb. 8, 1880
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: The stone is off its base, flat on the ground and the top is missing. It has no name but is next to Rachel LeGrand, his second wife, married on Mar. 4, 1860 in Barry Co., MO. He married Elizabeth Williams on Aug. 21, 1841 in Barry, MO. - Goodspeed's 1888 History: James C. LeGrand (deceased) was born about 1811 near Bowling Green, KY. He was reared in his native State, remaining there until about 1840, when he came to Missouri and located in Lawrence county on the farm where Daniel Brown now resides. After a number of years he purchased land where Pierce City now stands, on which he resided until the town was laid off. He then sold his farm and purchased land in Capp's Creek Township, Barry County, on which he spent the remainder of his life. He engaged in farming during his entire life, and was very successful. He gave each of his children a good farm, and owned eighty acres at the time of his death. He married Eliza Williams, of Lawrence county, who bore him three children, viz: Melissa B. (wife of John Pittman). Mrs. Rachel LeGrand was born in Rhea County, Tenn., in 1832, and when six years of age came to Southwest Missouri, where she was reared. One son was born to her marriage with Mr. LeGrand, James E., who lives on the old homestead. The father died on February 8, 1880. He was one of the highly respected citizens of the county, and a devoted member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. James E. LeGrand was born in Pierce City, MO., on January 28, 1865, and was reared on his father's farm. At the age of eighteen he wedded Jane W. Ross, a daughter of P.W. Ross, of Newton County, MO. She was born July 9, 1864. To her and husband have been born two children: Dora R and DeWitt W. All the family are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. James C. LeGrand was a Democrat, as is also his son, James E. Goodspeed
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LEGRAND, James Elias June 28, 1865 Jan. 18, 1892 Research Note: He married Jane W. Ross in 1883, a daughter of Pleasant Ross. She was born July 9, 1864. James C. and Rachel (Ferguson) LeGrand were his parents. Note
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LEGRAND, Mary 1891? 1891? Inscription: Dau. of J. E. & J. W. - Research Note: Daughter of James E. LeGrand and Jane Ross. Note
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LEGRAND, Rachel (FERGUSON) Sept. 5, 1832
Rhea Co., TN
Mar. 26, 1901
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Wife of J. C. - Research Note: Stone is off its base and flat on the ground. She married in Barry, MO, to James C. LeGrand, Mar. 4, 1860. Daughter of Elias Ferguson and Elizabeth Hubbert. Note
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LOSSON, Bertie L. Sept. 30, 1890 Oct. 16, 1895 Inscription: "Son of J. & S. Losson" - Research Note: This stone is off its base and flat on the ground. Photo
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LUCAS, Carson Alexander Oct. 24, 1885
Gainsville,
Ozark Co., MO
Mar. 9, 1946
Joplin,
Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: He was a barber. The death certificate doesn't give a wife. Son of Firman Lucas born KY and Leah Cummins born MO. Mr. Marvin Lucas of 4131 Pennsylvania Ave. Joplin, MO was the informant. - Carson Lucas of Jolly, Newton Co., MO, married Lottie Majors or Fairview, Newton Co., MO, on Jan. 16, 1908 in Newton Co., MO. WW I Draft Reg. gives his birth date as Oct. 24, 1884 and name Carson Alexander Lucas. Death Certificate
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LUCAS, Firmen Alexander 1855
MO
1940
MO
SSW: Nancy Leah Cummins - Research Note: Son of Alexander Carson Lucas and Mary W. Maxwell. - 1930 Census, Sarcoxie, Jasper, Missouri - Firmen A. Lucas, head, age 75, married at age 27, born MO, parents born VA; Nancy L., wife, age 66, married at age 19, born IL, father born VA, mother OH. Census
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LUCAS, Nancy Leah (CUMMINS) Oct. 17, 1863
Marion Co., OH
Mar. 18, 1933
Sarcoxie,
Jasper Co., MO
SSW: Firmen A. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that Hiram J. Cummins, born VA, and Catherine Kagy, born VA, were her parents. She was the wife of Firmen Lucus. The cause of death was senile dementia. She was age 69 years, 3 months and 1 day old. John Lucas (son), Pierce City, MO, was the informant. Burial was in Jolly Cemetery, Mar. 21, 1933. F. A. Lucas married N. L. Cummins on Sept. 9, 1883 in Newton Co., MO. - Another Photo Death Certificate
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LUCAS, Orris Aug. 27, 1894 Aug. 27, 1895 Inscription: "Son of F. A. & N. L." - Research Note: Son of Firmen A. Lucas and Nancy Leah Lucas. - Another Photo Note
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MAPLES, Jewel Dean (HAASE) June 9, 1926
MO
Sept. 17, 1988
MO
SSW: Steve - Research Note: Steve Maples married Jewell Dean Haase on Oct. 9, 1941 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO. Daughter of John Lester Haase and Maud Myers, both buried at Bethel Jolly Cemetery. MO Marriage Records
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MAPLES, Joan C. (ROETTO) Sept. 4, 1947 No Date SSW: Steve "Joe" Photo
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MAPLES, Steve Eugene "Joe" Apr. 11, 1946
Rural Pierce City,
Lawrence Co., MO
Sept. 12, 2008
Cheyenne,
Laramie Co., WY
SSW: Joan C. - Research Note: Steve “Joe” Maples, age 62, of rural Diamond, died at 7:34 a.m. September 12 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was born April 11, 1946, near Pierce City. He was a 1964 graduate of Pierce City High School. He was a scale technician for 40 years and worked part-time for Deskin Scale Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Diamond. He married Joan Roetto on November 26, 1965, in Joplin, Missouri. Son of Steve Maples and Jewel Dean Haase. Cassville Democrat
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MAPLES, Steve Aug. 7, 1922
Granby,
Newton Co., MO
Dec. 24, 2000
Cox Monett
Hosp., Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Jewel - Research Note: Steve Maples, age 78, of Pierce City, died December 24, 2000, at Cox Monett Hospital. He was born August 7, 1922, in Granby. He was a lifelong Pierce City area resident, a farmer, and a laborer. He married Jewell Dean Haase on October 9, 1941, and she preceded him in death. Son of James Maples and Ollie Augusta Davidson. Monett Times
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MCCULLACH, J. Harvey June 10, 1877 Aug. 10, 1900 Inscription: "Son of Wm & Sarah McCullach" - Research Note: Son of William McCullach/McCullah and Sarah Elizabeth Clark. - Another Photo Note
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MCCULLAH, Laura Belle (CHRISTOPHER) (GHAN) Nov. 19, 1878
MO
Jan. 12, 1954
Wheaton Hosp.,
Wheaton,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Solomon C. - Research Note: She was widowed twice. First husband was Solomon C. McCullah, married Apr. 2, 1899. Second husband was Renza Ghan, married May 18, 1911. She was widowed again by 1930 Census. Daughter of Jesse Christopher and Frances Keen. Marvin McCullah of Wheaton, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo Death Certificate
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MCCULLAH, Sarah Elizabeth (CLARK) Jan. 11, 1850
IL
June 25, 1923
Berwick,
Newton Co., MO
SSW: William - Research Note: According to her death certificate, her father was born in IL, but his name wasn't given. Her mother was Adeline Reed, born IL. Not much information was given on this death certificate. - Wife of William McCullah. Father was Solomon Clark. - William McCullah married Sarah E. Clark on Oct. 15, 1868 in Bond Co., IL. Death Certificate
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MCCULLAH, Solomon Clinton Dec. 10, 1872
IL
Mar. 27, 1907
Newton Co., MO
SSW: Laura - Son of William McCullah and Sarah Elizabeth Clark. - Another Photo Census
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MCCULLAH, William Aug. 11, 1848
Bond Co., IL
Feb. 20, 1924
Newton Co., MO
SSW: Sarah E. - Research Note: Son of Clinton McCullah and Lutaria Goddard. Census
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MEEK, Alan Gene Apr. 22, 1933 Apr. 22, 1933 Research Note: Son of Samuel Glen Meek and Helen Grace Brown. Note
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MEEK, Helen Grace (BROWN) Dec. 6, 1907
Pierce City,
Lawrence Co., MO
Oct. 30, 1936
Marion,
Newton Co., MO
Research Note: According to her death certificate her husband was Sam Meek. She was a daughter of Clarence Brown, born Pierce City, MO, and Edith Chandler, born Pierce City, MO, both buried at Bethel Jolly Cemetery. Samuel Glen Meek died in 1974 and is buried at Crane Cemetery, Crane, MO. Helen was his second wife. He had a total of 4 known wives. Death Certificate
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MOORE, Clarence Mar. 17, 1897 Aug. 11, 1897 Inscription: "Son of W. M. & W. M." Photo
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MOORE, James M. Dec. 19, 1820
TN
July 21, 1888
MO
Research Note: James M. Moore married Mary S. Woody on July 27, 1842 in Monroe Co., TN. - 1880 Census, Capps Creek, Barry, Missouri - James M. Moore, age 60, born TN, parents born TN; Mary S., wife, age 57, born TN, parents born TN; Lurina, age 24, daughter, born MO; Martha, age 22, daughter, born MO; William, son, age 13, born MO; O. M. Stone, son-in-law, stock dealer, born OH, parents born OH; Manda, age 20 wife (daughter of James and Mary), born MO, parents born TN. - Another Photo Census
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