McKinney Cemetery
AKA: Hailey
Surnames A - Z
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
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| BARRETT, Gavada Delento | Nov. 20, 1911 Cato, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 11, 1912 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Stone broken - Gavada Delento Barrett was her name - Her death certificate is indexed as Genada Delena Barrett. She was a daughter of John Barrett, born KY, and Minnie Bowen, born OK. Both are buried in Hailey Cemetery. - Another Photo | Headstone Lanny and Mary Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope |
| BOWEN, John M. | Sept. 28, 1884 | July 19, 1896 | Research Note: Probably the son of Thomas W. Bowen and Mary Caroline Hadley. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| BOWEN, Louis Elmer | July 20, 1895 | Nov. 15, 1895 | Research Note: Son of Thomas W. Bowen and Mary Caroline Hadley. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| BOWEN, Mary Caroline (HADLEY) | Oct. 2, 1864 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
May 24, 1952 Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Thomas W. - Research Note: Daughter of John E. Hadley and Sarah Elizabeth Phillips, both buried at John Hadley Cemetery. Luther Bowen (son) of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Thomas W. Bowen married Mary C. Hadley on Dec. 29, 1880. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| BOWEN, Samuel Arthur | May 14, 1887 MO |
Feb. 13, 1965 Sunset Valley Nursing Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Thomas W. Bowen and Mary Caroline Hadley. His wife was Columbia Bowen. Luther Bowen of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| BOWEN, Sarah J. | Apr. 12, 1897 | Nov 23, 1906 | Research Note: Daughter of Thomas W. Bowen and Mary Caroline Hadley. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| BOWEN, Thomas W. | Sept. 25, 1858 MO |
Aug. 22, 1910 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary C. - Research Note: His death certificate names John and Mary (Hadley) Bowen as his parents, both born in TN. It listed his birth date as Nov. 1858. The cause of death given as pneumonia. - Sept. 1, 1901, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Lone Elm News: We were sorry to hear of the death of brother Tom Bowen. The community has lost a good citizen and the family a good father. Our loss is heaven's gain. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| BURCH, William Harlow | Nov. 12, 1881 Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
Jan. 1, 1919 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 23, 1919 - William Holland/Harlow Burch died at the home known as the Karns farm between Cato and Hailey, Jan. 1, 1919. He was born in Carthage, Nov. 12, 1881. With his mother, Mrs. Karns, he moved to Barry County in 1895, they located on the old Ben Purdom farm. There he grew to manhood. At the age of 17 years he confessed a hope in Christ, uniting with the Missionary Baptist church. In 1907 he became a member of the Church of God, known also as the Apostolic faith. He remained a faithful member until death. He was married to Anna Stockton Eubanks, Aug. 13, 1908. To them five children were born, four of whom are living. He had been afflicted with miner's consumption and had been bedfast about 3 months and was a patient sufferer until death. The funeral was conducted by Rev. M. Henson at the home on Jan. 2. Interment was in the McKinney cemetery. In addition to his wife and children he leaves mother, three brothers; Grover, Claud and Frank and two sisters, Mrs. Pansy Owens and Mrs. Lena Russell. - Nearest relative on the WW I Reg. Card was Annie May Burch of Hailey, Barry Co., MO. Obit gives his wife was Anna Stockton Eubanks. - Martha Ann Wolf first married Jonathan Jones Burch, on Jan. 23, 1879 in Jasper Co., MO. Martha A. Burch second married Benjamin Purdom on Nov. 15, 1894 in Carthage, Jasper Co., MO. - 1900 Census, Mineral Spring, Barry, Missouri - His mother is listed as Martha Purdom, age 38, children are William, age 18, Grover, age 15, Pansy, age 12, Claude, age 10, and Frankey, age 8, all surnamed Burch. - Third husband was Arthur W. Karns. 1910 census, she is Martha Karns, widowed. 1920 census, living with son Frank and family as Martha Karns, age 57, divorced. 1920 Census, she was Martha A. Karns, divorced, age 69, born AR, living alone in Oroville, Butte Co., CA. 1940 census, living with daughter Pansy Jones and family in Oroville, Butte Co., CA. Martha died in Butte Co., CA on May 20, 1940. Maiden name Wolf. | Online Newspapers WW I Reg. Card Census MO Marriage Records CA Death Index Phyllis Long |
| CARES, John F. | Jan. 13, 1898 | Feb. 21, 1899 | Inscription: "Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Cares" - Research Note: Son of Alfred B. Cares and Joanna Vance, married on Dec. 22, 1895 in Hailey, Barry Co., MO. Alfred was the son of Conrad and Caroline Cares. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| CARES, Lottie M. | Feb. 26, 1876 | Aug. 14, 1894 | Research Note: Daughter Conrad F. and Caroline Cares. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| CARES, William M. | Sept. 24, 1835 Northumberland Co., PA |
Sept. 12, 1913 Mineral Springs Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: " Co. G 11 PA. INF" - Research Note: He was single and a farmer. Son of Daniel Cares and Nancy F. Balou/Bilyou, both born Northumberland Co., PA. John W. Phillips of Hailey, MO was the informant. Phyllis' Note: William was living with his parents and siblings in 1870 Census Delaware, Northumberland Co., PA. Living with his brother Conrad F. Cares and family along with brother John in 1880 Census Neosho, Labette Co., KS. - 1900 Census Mineral Spring, Barry Co., MO, he is living alone and reported as widowed. Also on this page is brother C. F. Cares and J. W. Phillips who most likely signed the death certificate. - Cassville Republican, September 18, 1913 - W. M. Cares, one of Barry County's aged and respected citizens, dropped dead Friday of heart trouble at the home of his brother, C. F. Cares, who lives near Hailey. Mr. Cares was found in an unconscious condition on Wednesday of last week, the first time it was known that he had any aliments of heart disease. He rallied from this attack with sufficient strength to be up and about until Friday when he dropped dead from the second attack of his aliments. The deceased was 78 years of age and was born in Northumberland, Penn. early in life he became identified with the German Reformed Church and lived to it teaching through his life. He was a veteran of the Civil War, being a member of the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry. For a number of years he had lived in the Hailey locality and had the confidence and respect of the people of his community. He was never married. He is survived by two sisters, residing at McEwinsville, Penn., and two brothers, D. A. and C. F. Cares, the latter with whom he made his home. The funeral services were conducted at Hailey Saturday by Rev. J. W. Ennes and interment made at the McKinney Cemetery. - Another Photo | Headstone Lanny and Mary Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope |
| DICKEY, Rachel Hunter | Apr. 22, 1994 | Jan. 19, 2007 | Inscription: "Now I can hear the Angles sing" - Research Note: Was missing from first transcription. - Back of Stone | Photo Diana Cope |
| GIBSON, Tony Carr | Aug. 13, 1913 Mineral Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 29, 1913 Mineral Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of James S. Gibson, born AR, and Orah Wills, born MO. His father of Hailey, MO was the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| HAILEY, Sally | Abt. 1871 | Dec. 5, 1872 | Inscription: "Age 1 year, 1 month, 28 days" - Research Note: Daughter of Newton Lafayette Hailey and Nancy Ann McKinney. Nancy was the daughter of William McKinney and Sally Legg. | Note Phyllis Long Headstone Lanny and Mary |
| KING, Bertha M. | Dec. 5, 1878 | Dec. 7, 1880 | Inscription: "Daughter of I. N. and M. F. King" - Research Note: Daughter of Isaac Newton King and Mary Frances Wooldridge. | Census Phyllis Long Headstone Lanny and Mary Photo Diana Cope |
| KINSER, James R. | July 26, 1856 VA |
Jan. 13, 1931 Mineral Springs Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Nettie E. - Research Note: The death certificate that is registered with a Barry County death has his name as John Russell Kinser, a widower, with a birth date of July 26, 1853, and death date of Jan. 13, 1932, so the death date on the stone is not correct. His cause of death was Bright's disease. His father is given as William Kinser, born VA, and his mother as Callahan, born VA. He is given as buried in McKinney Cemetery. It is not certain if he was born in 1856 as the paper and the death certificate reads or 1853 as the stone reads. More than likely the birth date on the stone is incorrect, because it is for sure the death date is wrong. His wife in the 1930 census is Maggie, age 49 born AR. - November 13, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO - J. R. Kinser of Hailey, Mineral township, was born July 26, 1856, in Knox County, KY, and came to Missouri in 1887. Was married in 18_8 [maybe 1878 or 1898?] in Knox County, KY to Miss Nettie Randalls of that county; two children have been born of this marriage. Mr. Kinser has been a great factor in developing the mineral resources in this section, and has spent time and money in that direction. He is a successful farmer, a member of the M. E. Church and a Republican in politics. | Headstone Lanny and Mary Death Certificate Online Newspapers Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| KINSER, Nettie E. (RANDALLS) | June 22, 1862 KY |
Nov. 14, 1921 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James R. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was born Nov. 1, 1865 and that she died Mar. 21, 1929 in Flat Creek Twp., of Barry County, MO. J. R. Kinser is listed as her husband's name. Her mother is given as Annie Reynolds, born in KY, and her father's name isn't given but his birth place is listed as VA. J. R. Kinser of Hailey, MO, gave the information. | Headstone Lanny and Mary Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| KINSER, Richard W. "Dick" | 1863 KY |
1928 MO |
Research Note: Son of William Kinser and Mary Callahan. Brother to James R. Kinser. R. W. Kinser from Hailey, Barry Co., MO and Maud Ray from Butterfield, Barry Co., MO, were married on Dec. 24, 1904 in Barry Co., MO. Maud died in 1942 and is buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery as Maud (Ray) Kinser. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| KINSER, William Putman "Will" | 1879 KY |
1932 MO |
Research Note: Son of James R. Kinser and Nettie Randalls. His wife in the 1910 Census is Millie, married for 6 years. William was working in the lead mines in the 1930 census. | Census Phyllis Long Headstone Lanny and Mary |
| LOFTIN, Oran A. | Feb. 14, 1888 | July 5, 1890 | Inscription: "Son of D. W. and N. E. Loftin" - Research Note: Son of David Wesley and Nancy E. Loftin, both buried at Mineral Springs cemetery. - Another Photo | Note Phyllis Long Headstone Lanny and Mary Photo Diana Cope |
| MCKINNEY, Alice Newton (HAILEY) | Feb. 5, 1860 Carroll Co., AR |
Aug. 8, 1892 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: First wife of Edward M. McKinney. Daughter of Isaac Newton Hailey and Elizabeth J. Joslin. Alice Newton Hailey married Edward McKinney on Jan. 15, 1878 in Barry Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Headstone Lanny and Mary Photo Diana Cope |
| MCKINNEY, Edward M. "Ned" | Dec. 25, 1853 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 29, 1917 Mineral Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: He was widowed and a grain farmer. He was a son of William McKinney and Sallie Legg, both born AL. J. B. Jones? of Cassville, MO was the informant. Death certificate is indexed on the MO Archives web site as Edward W. McKinney. It has birth year as 1855. Stone has 1853. He first married Alice Newton Hailey. He second married Cordie McCary on Jan. 5, 1893 in Barry Co., MO. - On the 1900 Census Mineral Spring, Barry, Missouri, he is listed as E. M. McKinney, born Dec. 1853, widowed, married in 1885 and was married for 15 years. Children are listed as Ray age 17, Myrtle age 16, Allie age 13, and Grover age 8. - Cassville Democrat - When the curtain of life was lowered, closing the scenes of the earth from human sight, it was the finishing up of a well spent life, of a man who practiced the golden rule toward all mankind, by treating all as he would like to be treated. Every days actions illustrated a splendid manhood of excellent principles that caused him to be held in the highest estimation by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He was unassuming, quiet and retired, but his honesty of purpose and character was so resplendent that he did not lack for the confidence of his fellow man. His neighbors loved him, because of his manly principles and kindness exhibited to them. He was hospitable to strangers and friends and they were ever extended a hearty welcome to his home. Edward Monroe McKinney was born on the farm where he died, Dec. 25, 1853, and died March 29, 1917, of a heart trouble and lagrippe, aged 63 years, 3 months and 4 days. He was a son of the late Wm. and Sallie (Legg) McKinney, who came from Alabama, to Barry County in 1841, and located on Rock House Creek, where he lived and died. They were natives of Tennessee. Mrs. McKinney died at Berryville, Ark., in October, 1865, aged 51 years, and was interred there. Mr. McKinney died at the old home, Dec. 31, 1891. They both enjoyed the good will and esteem of all their acquaintances. Edward grew to manhood on the McKinney homestead and on Jan. 15, 1879, he and Miss Alice Newton Hailey were married and to this union were born Eschel McKinney of Kenova, Okla., Mrs. W. C. Potter who lived at home with her father, Mrs. Ollie Norris of Indiana, and Grover somewhere in the west. The wife died in 1892, and in 1894, he and Miss Cordie McCary of near this city were married; she died Jan. 15, 1895, one child was born of this marriage and it died in infancy. He was a brother of the late Wm. James, John, Mrs. Wm. Suttles, and Mrs. N. L. Hailey of this city, Mrs. Celia Vance of Richland, N. M., and Thos. McKinney of Shawnee, Okla. Many sorrowing relatives and friends attended the funeral. Rev. J. W. Ennis of near this city, conducted impressive funeral services at the McKinney home, March 30, and very feeling referred to the life of the deceased as being an upright and honest citizen, who had made the acknowledgement of a God in whom he trusted. Barry county has lost a good citizen and his passing is regretted by a large number of people. - Cassville Democrat - Edward (Ned) McKinney died Thursday, March 29, at his home near Hailey at the age of 61 years, following a brief illness of lagrippe and pneumonia. Only a few days before the death he contracted a severe attack of what was thought to be only lagrippe but pneumonia soon developed and before many of his friends even knew of his illness, he had passed away. Impressive funeral services were held at the home Friday, conducted by Rev. J. W. Ennes and his body was laid to rest in the family burial ground on the McKinney old homestead. Edward McKinney was the youngest son of the late William McKinney, a pioneer citizen of this county who emigrated from Alabama and settled the McKinney old homestead near Hailey in 1841. Edward McKinney's grandfather was a native of Culpepper county, Virginia. The family moved to Tennessee and after Alabama became a state they moved to Alabama and lived there until they came to Barry County, Missouri, in 1841. In those pioneer days game was plentiful and the population very sparse and this county offered a splendid opportunity for the pioneer family. Edward McKinney was born Dec. 25, 1853 on the farm settled eleven years before by his parents. His entire life, except perhaps a brief time during the Civil War, was spent in Barry County and in the locality where his parents' settled 76 years ago. For many years he has been known as one of this county's most substantial farmers. About the year 1880 he was married to Miss Alice Hailey. To them seven children were born, four of whom are living. They are W. E. McKinney of Konawa, Okla., Myrtle, wife of Will Potter of near Jenkins; Alice Norris of Indiana and Grover of Seattle, Wash. Mrs. McKinney died many years ago. Later he married Miss Cordie McCary, youngest daughter of the late Henry McCary. To them one child was born, but died at the age of two years. Mrs. Cordie McCary McKinney lived only a year of two after the marriage. He leaves one brother, Thos. C. McKinney of Shawnee, Okla., and two sisters, Mrs. Celia Vance of Richland, New Mexico and Mrs. N. L. Hailey of this city. Mr. McKinney was a prosperous farmer and recognized as one of the best in the county. He was the very soul of honor and enjoyed the highest esteem of a large circle of friends. In his passing Barry County loses one of her most worthy citizens. | Death Certificate Online Obits MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| MCKINNEY, Ernest N. | Dec. 18, 1880 | Aug. 29, 1881 | Research Note: Son of Edward M. McKinney and Alice Newton Hailey. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| MCKINNEY, James "Roy" Monroe | July 28, 1882 Hailey, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 12, 1904 Hailey, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: MWA symbol on stone - Saturday, Feb. 13, 1904, Cassville Democrat - Friday morning, Feb. 12, 1904, as the light of another day was peeping from over the eastern hills, the angel of earth visited James Monroe McKinney and the spirit took flight to the realms of the great unknown, after eight days of illness of pneumonia, at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Hailey, age 21 years, 6 months, and 13 days. All that mortal hands could do for Roy's relief was done by loving relatives and friends, but in vain. One year ago, Jan. 1, 1903, Roy accepted a position as Recorder Galloway's official deputy Recorder and faithfully discharged his duties in that position, and had made many friends by his gentlemanly ways and prompt attention to business. He was a son of Edward and Alice (Hailey) McKinney and was born at Hailey Post Office, July 28, 1882. He was a regular attendant at the Union Sunday School and taught a class of young ladies, who were very much attached to him. Wherever Roy was known, sadness prevails the household. The remains were laid to rest in the McKinney Cemetery near Hailey Post Office, today, Saturday with the honors of the Modern Woodman and Royal Neighbor societies. The remains will leave this city, today, Saturday, at 9 a. m. and the interment will take place as soon as they can be conveyed to that place. Funeral services were held Friday at 2:30 p.m., by Rev. McCracken at the residence of N. L. Hailey in this city. - Back of Stone | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| MCKINNEY, John | Feb. 16, 1832 Limestone Co., AL |
Feb. 19, 1908 Hailey, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William - Research Note: Civil War Veteran. - Cassville Democrat, February 22, 1908 - After sickness of several weeks, John McKinney suffered a stroke of paralysis at his home at Hailey Post Office, Tuesday night and died Wednesday. He was thought to be recovering and was able to take some nourishment. He was born in Limestone County, Ala., Feb. 16, 1832, and was 76 years, and 3 days old. He was a son of Wm. and Sarah "Sallie" (Legg) McKinney, who came to Barry County in 1842, and located on the McKinney farm, where John died. Both John and his father were great hunters and during the early days in that section whereby they lived they killed numbers of bears not saying anything about the scores of deer, turkeys, and smaller game. John was a bachelor, and his sister, Mrs. Celia Vance lived at the old homestead where they first located in this county. He left two sisters and two brothers, who are Mrs. N. L. Hailey of Cassville and Mrs. Celia Vance of Hailey; Thos. C. McKinney of near Shawnee, Okla., and Edward McKinney of Hailey, and a large number of nephews and nieces in this county to mourn his death. He was a good citizen in every respect, enjoyed the respect and confidence of everybody. He belonged to the old school of men - his word was his bond. It was the writer's good fortune to have known John McKinney for over forty years, and we only knew him to esteem him more highly as the years passed by. He enlisted in the Confederate army in 1861, at Helena, Ark., by the Federals and was placed in prison, where he remained until peace was declared, when he was paroled. The remains were laid to rest Thursday in the McKinney burial Ground. Peace to his memory. | Family History Wayne Couch Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| MCKINNEY, Mary | Dec. 24, 1849 | No Date | Inscription: "Dau. of W. and S. McKinney" - Research Note: Stone broken, can't read death date. Daughter of William McKinney and Sallie Legg. - Another Photo | Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| MCKINNEY, Ora F. | June 6, 1891 | Jan. 11, 1894 | Research Note: Daughter of William McKinney and Sallie Legg. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| MCKINNEY, Sallie W. (LEGG) | Abt. 1814 TN |
Sept. 7, 1865 MO |
Inscription: "Wife of W. McKinney - Aged 51 Yrs" - Research Note: Researchers say she was the daughter of John Legg and Elizabeth Coffman. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| MCKINNEY, William | June 29, 1804 TN |
Dec. 30, 1889 MO |
SSW: John - Research Note: Goodspeed's History of Barry Co., MO - William McKinney, one of the pioneer settlers of Barry Co., MO, was born in TN in 1804. His parents were James and Delia (Caldwell) McKinney. James McKinney was born in Culpepper Co., VA. He went from his native state to TN before Alabama became a state. When the latter was admitted to the Union he removed thither, and remained there until his death at the age of ninety years. His wife, who was the mother of nine children, lived to the extreme age of one hundred and three years. William McKinney was married in AL to Sallie Legg, a native of TN. He immigrated with his family to MO in 1841. When he first located in MO he intended to remain but a short time, feasting on the abundance of wild game and honey found there. At that time there were no more than a half dozen families in Flat Creek Valley, which is now so densely populated. Being so favorably impressed with the possibilities of SW MO, Mr. McKinney concluded to settle. He purchased a claim from a squatter, which he afterward entered when land was thrown on the market. He is one of he oldest living settlers of Barry Co., and has witnessed the vast commonwealth of MO develop from a wilderness to its present high state of cultivation and civilization. His wife died in Oct. 1865 aged fifty-one years, and Mr. McKinney is now living on the homestead with his oldest son, a bachelor in middle life and his daughter, Celia, widow of Joseph Vance. The family owns 400 acres of well improved land. Six of Mr. McKinney's children are living viz: John, Elizabeth (wife of Thomas Settles), Celia, Thomas, Nancy (wife of Newton Haley) and Edward. Some of the family are members of the Christian Church. Celia Vance's two children, Joanna and John W., also live with their grandfather. Politically, William McKinney is a Democrat. He can remember the War of 1812. | Family History Wayne Couch Goodspeed Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| NORRIS, Ollie May (MCKINNEY) | Oct. 3, 1886 Hailey, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 30, 1948 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Edward McKinney and Alice Hailey. Wife of William Bristol Norris and he was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| PETTY, Elizabeth Temple (SISNEY) MCGLAUGHLIN | 1832 Warren Co., IL |
1905 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of John Sisney and Matilda Tompkins. Elizabeth T. Sisney first married William E. McGlaughlin on May 24, 1853 in Greene Co., MO. She second married Solomon K. Petty on July 5, 1879 in Barry Co., MO. - Feb. 11, 1905, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Petty, widow of the late Dr. Petty, died recently at her home east of town, 8 or 10 miles. - From the Cash Family Tree: Elizabeth was the second child of John and Matilda. Born 1932, Warren County, Illinois, died before 1905. She moved to Schuyler County, Missouri before 1850. First married to William E. McGaughlin, May 24, 1853, at age 20. They had one child, a girl who died at age 2. William McGaughlin is believed to have died in the Civil War. It is said that Elizabeth went to Tennessee to live for awhile, and about 1875 she rode a horse back from Tennesse to Ozark County, MO in a land rush and used a yellow willow branch to switch her horse with. She picked the branch off a yellow willow tree in Tennesse and when she found the land she wanted she pushed the branch into the ground beside a creek that was running thru her property and the willow took root and grew and spread all over the area, that was later called Willow Grove. In 1877, on July 5, she married Soloman K. Petty. He was a medicinal doctor. Elizabeth also was a doctor, only she doctored with herbs and faith. Together they became well known as good people and excellent doctors. They cured skin cancer with herbs and saved 7 months pregnant babies by putting them in the oven with a low heat and leaving the oven door open. When a young woman, Elizabeth went on a call in Marshfield, MO. While she was out and on her way home a fierce wind storm developed. She was caught in the storm and to keep from being blown away she wrapped her arms around a bush very tightly. The wind lasted a long time, it seemed like hours. She lost consciousness and as a result was left with nervous problems and suffered spasms at times. Elizabeth is registered in Cassville, MO as a doctor and is accredited with healing powers. Elizabeth and Petty moved to Barry County, MO to live. They both died there on their farm. She was still caring for the sick, making house calls until her death Feb. 6, 1905. The T in Elizabeth T. could be for Tompkins, some times girls were given their mothers maiden name as a middle name. It was handed down that the Sisneys were of German-Dutch decent. When Elizabeth died she was still black haired. - Another Photo | Family History Wayne Couch Online Newspapers Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope |
| PETTY, Soloman K. | 1818 OH |
Sept. 1898 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Researchers say he was the son of Absolom Petty and Louisa D. Bailey. His first wife was Sophronia Mefford. Second wife was Elizabeth T. Sisney. - Cassville Republican, Jan. 2, 1896 - Col. Holliday, Capt. Duncan and Rev. Taylor represented the Rocky Mountains of Mineral Township Monday. They reported a pleasant time at Dr. S. K. Petty's Christmas, which was the 77th anniversary of the Doctor's birth. At the same time Rev. John A. McClure united James R. Mefford and Miss Mary Norris in marriage, in the presence of forty-one guests. - Sept. 22, 1898, Cassville Republican - Dr. Solomon Petty died at his home on Gaddis, age 79 years, 8 months, 16 days. He leaves a wife and 1 son. - Another Photo | Family History Online Obit Wayne Couch Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope |
| POTTER, Agnes Elizabeth | 1908 | 1981 | SSW: Nolan J. | Headstone Lanny and Mary Photo Diana Cope |
| POTTER, Mae | Nov. 11, 1907 | Aug. 2, 1920 | Research Note: Daughter of William C. Potter and Myrtle A. McKinney. - November 30, 1907, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Jenkins City News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Potter the 10th, a dishwasher. Monett and babe getting along nicely. - May 19, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. W. C. Potter of near Hailey, took her little afflicted daughter to Springfield, this week, during the State Medical Society Meeting, and had eminent surgeons to pass on her condition. They pronounced her troubles a tumor or cancer on the brain and that the results of an operation would be doubtful. - August 21, 1920, Cassville Democrat - Mae Potter was born in Jenkins, Nov. 11, 1907, and died Aug. 2nd, 1920, of cysto leptomeningitis, age 12 years, 8 months, and 22 days, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Potter near Hailey post office. Rev. G. G. Cottrell of the Christian Church conducted funeral services at the home, on Aug. 4, 1920, after which the remains were interred in the McKinney Cemetery, to await a sweet resurrection. A large number of relatives and friends attended the funeral. - Cassville Democrat, August 14, 1920 - We wish to express our sincere thanks to all who so kindly aided us during sickness and death of our beloved daughter and sister, Mae. To Rev. Cottrell for his consoling words, to the choir and those that sent floral offerings, May God richly bless them and spare them from a like sorrow as long as possible, is our prayer. - Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Potter, Ralph and Nolan Potter. | Online Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| POTTER, Myrtle A. (MCKINNEY) | 1884 | 1961 | SSW: William C. - Research Note: Daughter of Edward M. McKinney and Alice Newton Hailey. Myrtle A. McKinney married William C. Potter on May 30, 1904 in Hailey, Barry Co., MO. - 1900 Census Mineral Spring, Barry, Missouri - E. M. McKinney, born Dec. 1853, widowed, married in 1885 and was married for 15 years. Children are listed as Ray age 17, Myrtle age 16, Allie age 13, and Grover age 8. - September 19, 1908, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Hailey News: Mrs. Will Potter and children visited her father E. M. McKinney last week. - April 5, 1917, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Dr. S. A. Newman was called Monday to near Jenkins by the illness of Mrs. Will Potter. Mrs. Potter is a daughter of the late Edward McKinney of Hailey. | Census Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| POTTER, Nolan James | 1911 | 1989 | SSW: Agnes E. - Research Note: Son of William C. Potter and Myrtle A. McKinney. | Census Phyllis Long Headstone Lanny and Mary Photo Diana Cope |
| POTTER, William Columbus | Jan. 9, 1877 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
1945 Washington, D.C. |
SSW: Myrtle A. - Research Note: Son of James Thomas Potter and Lucinda Short. Husband of Myrtle Ann McKinney. - December 1, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Buys Good Farm: Wm. Potter of Hailey, has consummated a deal with the heirs of the late Edward McKinney farm that adjoins Hailey post office and consists of 400 acres for $8, 000. As Mr. Potter is in the stock business it will come in good place for he will have advantage of a large pasturage. - William Potter was the son-in-law of Edward McKinney. - Cassville Republican,Thursday, March 21, 1918 - W. C. Potter of Hailey says that his brother-in-law, Grover McKinley, who had been away from home since 1907 is now in the army and located with the aviation corps at Hempstead, L. I. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, July 25, 1918 - Cato: Will Potter has several men employed working on the canning factory. - Cassville Democrat, Saturday, Feb. 14, 1920 - W. C. Potter, who has been very sick with flu in Jenkins, is reported improving. - Cassville Democrat, March 20, 1920 - W. C. Potter is talking of closing out his business here and going to Okla. He is going to sell everything here except his home place. - Cassville Democrat, May 8, 1920 - Work will begin this Tuesday morning on tearing out the little bridge across the pond in W. C. Potter's field, which was washed out some years ago, in preparation for the construction of the new bridge. - Cassville Democrat, Sept. 4, 1920 - W. C. Potter unloaded a car load of tin cans at this place Saturday for use at his Cato Canning Factory. - Cassville Democrat, Sept. 11, 1920 - W. C. Potter of Jenkins, went to Ft. Towson, Okla., Saturday on business. - Cassville Democrat, Sept. 18, 1920 - W. C. Potter of Jenkins was in this city Tuesday and said his canning factory at Cato was doing a good business. | Headstone Lanny and Mary Headstone Note Shirley Writer Chang Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SHOLES, Cynthia (BRADD) | Mar. 7, 1934 Jackson, MI |
May 1, 2018 Lacoba Homes, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was raised by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Vern Bissell. On December 4, 1954, she was united in marriage to Duane Sholes; he preceded her in death on June 17, 2013. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Susan Lynn Sholes. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| SHOLES, Duane | July 21, 1930 Tekonsha, Calhoun Co., MI |
June 17, 2013 Benchmark Health Care, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of William and Grace Sholes. He enlisted in the Marines and served in the Korean Conflict. On December 4, 1954, he was united in marriage to Cynthia Bradd in Jackson, Michigan. He served as a Deputy Warden for the State of Michigan Prison System until his retirement in 1981. Upon retirement they moved to Cassville, Missouri where they built their home. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Susan Lynn Sholes. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| SHOLES, Susan Lynn | Feb. 21, 1959 | June 9, 1983 | Research Note: Daughter of Duane Sholes and Cynthia Bradd. | Father's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| THOMAS, Chalmer | June 4, 1886 Barry Co., MO |
June 8, 1965 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Elisha Jaggers Thomas and Henrietta "Etta" (Garland) (Thomas) Foster. His wife was Elcie May Kinser. Ed Thomas of Aurora, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Lanny and Mary Photo Diana Cope |
| THOMAS, Elcie May (KINSER) | June 24, 1881 Knox Co., KY |
Dec. 3, 1964 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of Chalmer Thomas. Her parents were James R. Kinser and Nettie Randall. John Kinser of Jenkins, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Elsie M. Kinser, age 27, married Chalmer Thomas, age 27, on Aug. 10, 1912 in Barry Co., MO. | Headstone Lanny and Mary Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| THOMAS, Etta Evelyn | June 24, 1913 Barry Co., MO |
May 7, 1921 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Death certificate indexed as Effie E. Thomas with birth year 1914. Daughter of Chalmer Thomas born Barry Co., MO and Elsie May Kinser born Knox Co., KY. John Kinser of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - July 3, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Hailey News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Chalmer Thomas, Tuesday, June 24, a girl. - Another Photo | Headstone Lanny and Mary Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| THOMAS, William M. | 1923 | 1923 | Research Note: Stone matches the one for Etta Evelyn Thomas. Son of Chalmer Thomas born Barry Co., MO and Elsie May Kinser born Knox Co., KY. | Note Phyllis Long Headstone Lanny and Mary Photo Diana Cope |
| UNKNOWN | No Date | No Date | Research Note: Near the Petty and the Samuel A. Bowen's stones. | Headstone Lanny and Mary Photo Diana Cope |
| WOODS, William C. | Nov. 7, 1833 | Feb. 7, 1853 | Inscription: "Age 20 Years and 3 mns" - Research Note: Son of Elihu Jahue/John Woods and Mary McKinney. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope |
| WOOLDRIDGE, Lewis W. | June 12, 1812 KY |
Nov. 10, 1902 MO |
Research Note: Civil War Veteran. Pvt., Co. E., 2nd AR Cav. Served from Aug. 1, 1863 to Aug. 1, 1865. Researchers say he was the son of James and Nancy Lucinda (Pemberton) Wooldridge. He married Sarah Mary Cook in 1844 at Greensburgh, Green Co., Kentucky. - Cassville Republican, July 9, 1896 - A Few of the Pioneers: Louis Wooldridge is the oldest resident of Mineral Township, 86 years of age. He lives on the north branch of Rock House Creek. - Another Photo | Online Newspapers 1890 Vet. Census Phyllis Long Headstone Lanny and Mary Photos Diana Cope |
| WOOLDRIDGE, Sarah Mary (COOK) | Aug. 7, 1821 KY |
Feb. 20, 1903 MO |
Research Note: Researchers say she was the daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Jackman) Cook. She married Lewis W. Wooldridge in 1844 at Greensburgh, Green Co., Kentucky. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
