Elijah Metcalf Cemetery
Barry Co., MO
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| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREWS, Walter | May 2, 1900 | Sept. 6, 1900 | Inscription: "Nephew" - Research Note: Son of John Houston and Lavina (Sparks) Andrews. Lavina was the sister of Mary Frances (Sparks) Metcalf, nephew of Elijah and Mary F. (Sparks) Metcalf. | Family Records Patty McWilliams Photo Jay Trace |
| HICKMAN, Athie | Aug. 2, 1904 | May 5, 1905 | Inscription: "Granddaughter" - Research Note: Daughter of William and Barthenia Elizabeth (Metcalf) Hickman,both buried at Truelove Cemetery. Granddaughter of Elijah and Mary F. (Sparks) Metcalf. | Family Records Patty McWilliams Photo Jay Trace |
| HICKMAN, Baby | No Date | No Date | Inscription: "Great Grandson" - Research Note: Possible child or grandchild of William and Barthenia E. (Metcalf) Hickman. | Family Records Patty McWilliams Photo Jay Trace |
| METCALF, David S. | Mar. 12, 1933 | Mar. 12, 1933 | Inscription: "Grandson" - Research Note: Son of William Tecumseh Sherman and Mary "Goldie" (Ware) Metcalf, buried at Cory Cemetery, Delta, CO. Grandson of Elijah and Mary F. Sparks Metcalf. - Temporary Marker | Family Records Patty McWilliams Photos Jay Trace |
| METCALF, Elijah James | Dec. 23, 1856 Estill Co., KY |
Jan. 24, 1946 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: Elijah James Metcalf, son of Hiram Casteel Metcalf, was born Dec. 23, 1856 in Estill Co., KY, and died Jan. 24, 1946 in Exeter, Barry Co., MO. He was buried in Metcalf Cemetery, Thomas Hollow, Exeter, MO and he married Mary Frances Sparks on Feb. 5, 1878 in KY. She was born May 15, 1858 in Jackson Co., KY, and died Mar. 18, 1928 in Star Hollow, McDonald Co., MO. - Son of Hiram Metcalf and Mary Ann Gabbard, both born KY. Mrs. Lizzie Hickman of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - 1930 Census, Liberty, Barry, Missouri - Elijah Metcalf, head, widowed, age 73; J. David Metcalf, age 42, single; Wanda M. Scroggins, age 14, granddaughter. - Cassville Paper, Jan. 31, 1946 - Elijah J. Metcalf, 89, died at this home in Thomas Hollow Thursday, January 24, from infirmative due to his age. Mr. Metcalf was born in Kentucky but came to Barry County when a young man and lived in that community where he passed away for more than 50 years. He was a good citizen and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was a son of Hiram and Mary Ann Metcalf and was married to Mary Francis Sparks on Feb. 5, 1878. Eleven children were born to this union, four of the children preceded him in death. Mrs. Metcalf preceded him in death some years ago. Three sons, Dave Metcalf of Washington, Dan Metcalf of Idaho and Sherman Metcalf of Colorado, and four daughters, Mrs. Sarah Phillips of Washington, Mrs. William Hickman of Powell, Mrs. Ernest Bryson of Colorado and Mrs. Ed Rydner of Exeter, survive. Other survivors are three brothers, Elisha, of Exeter, and Rueben and John of Estill County, Ky., and two sisters, Mrs. Martha Land, Neosho; and Frances Clark, Butterfield; 25 grandchildren, 72 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren together with a host of other relatives and friends. He was a staunch and devoted member of the Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon with burial in the nearby Metcalf Cemetery. The relatives have the sympathy of their many friends. The Rev. Chas. VanZandt was in charge. | Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Note Photo Jay Trace |
| METCALF, Joseph | Oct. 9, 1894 | Feb. 7, 1896 | Inscription: "Son" - Research Note: Son of Elijah and Mary Frances (Sparks) Metcalf. | Family Records Patty McWilliams Photo Jay Trace |
| METCALF, Leonard | Feb. 25, 1897 | Mar. 9, 1897 | Inscription: "Son" - Research Note: Son of Elijah and Mary Frances (Sparks) Metcalf. | Family Records Patty McWilliams Photo Jay Trace |
| METCALF, Mary Frances (SPARKS) | May 15, 1858 Jackson Co., KY |
Mar. 8, 1928 Star Hollow, McDonald Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Mary Frances Sparks was a daughter of Daniel Crawford and Louvina (Carter) Sparks. Mary Frances married Elijah J. Metcalf, Feb. 5, 1878 in Jackson Co., KY. They were the parents of: Luvina Ann Metcalf, m. Tom Stamps; Martha Jane Metcalf, m. (1) Fleming Houston "Bud" Phillips (2) Edward J. Ridenour; Barthenia Elizabeth Metcalf; m. William Hickman; Sarah Lilly Metcalf, m. Andrew Jackson "Jack" Phillips; James David Metcalf (twin), m. Bertha Harrell; Susan Chestney Metcalf (twin), m. (1)Homer Drankwater (2) Samuel E. Bryson; Mary Frances Metcalf, m. Bertie LeRoy Scroggins; Daniel Harrison Metcalf, m. (1)Sarah E. "Bessie" Widders; (2) Violet Ida Ridenour (3) Rose Belle Snook; Joseph F. Metcalf, died at age 2; Leonard F. Metcalf, died at age 1 month; William Tecumseh Sherman Metcalf, m. Mary Goldie Ware. - Another Photo - Another Stone | Family Records Patty McWilliams Photos Jay Trace |
| PHILLIPS, Oliver Roland | July 2, 1925 WA |
June 16, 1927 Liberty Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Grandson" - Research Note: Son of Andrew Jackson "Jack" and Sarah "Lilly" (Metcalf) Phillips, grandson of Elijah and Mary F. Sparks Metcalf. Died of cerebral meningitis and bronchial pneumonia. Undertaker listed as "neighbors". | Family Records Patty McWilliams Death Certificate Photo Jay Trace |
