Quaker Cemetery
Barry Co., MO

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BENNETT, C. A. Feb. 24, 1832 Feb. 20, 1892 Inscription: "Father" Photo
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BENNETT, Isaac W. June 12, 1897 June 12, 1899 No Data Photo
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BOND, Rhoda (HUTCHENS) Mar. 8, 1824
Surry Co., NC
Dec. 1, 1896
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Wife of Nathan - Aged 72 Yr. 8 Mo. 23 da." - Research Note: Her parents were John and Elizabeth (Vestal) Hutchens. Her husband was named Nathan Bond. She is buried near Elizabeth Cordle, her sister. - 1880 Census, Page 1 District 5 - Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO - Nathan Bond, Self, Married, Male, White, 63, NC, Farmer, NC, NC; Rhoda Bond, Wife, Married, Female, White, 55, NC, Keeping House, NC, NC - Cassville Republican, July 25, 1895, Thursday, Probate Court Docket - Nathan Bond, dec'd, Wm. J. Hutchens. - Cassville Republican, Dec. 3, 1896 - Died Tuesday Rhoda Bond, of apoplexy. She was bound by her nephew Darius Cordle. Burial was in the Quaker Cemetery. Census
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BROWN, Nettie Ellen (BUSH) Mar. 1886 Aug. 11, 1909
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Wife of George Riley Brown buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery. George R. Brown, age 20, married Nettie E. Bush, age 20, on Dec. 24, 1905 in Barry Co., MO. Daughter of Allen Reeves Bush and Perlina Flaherty. - August 7, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Riley Brown, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 11, 1909, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allan R. Bush, 5 miles northeast of town of typhoid fever and blood poison, age 23 years. She left a husband, two children, parents, brothers, and sisters to mourn her death. The remains were laid to rest that evening in the Quaker Cemetery. Tis sad, to give our loved ones up, but a beckon from the great beyond, cannot be resisted, because of the great promises for eternal happiness and bliss that exists there. All her relatives can meet her again - get ready for that happy meeting - where they will be no separation. - August 17, 1909, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Oak Ridge News: Mrs. Fanny Wright and son and Mr. Corn and wife of Arkansas left for their homes Saturday. Mrs. Corn is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Bush. Mrs. Wright took the motherless babe of her brother, Riley Brown, home with her. - Could be one of the "Unknown Stones". Death Certificate
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BUSH, Allen Reeves Dec. 28, 1849
OH
July 20, 1937
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Parents not named on the death certificate. Wife given as Plian Bush (Perlina/Paulina Flaherty). Harry Bush of Cassville, MO was the informant. Son of James and Eliza (Shockley) Bush. - 1880 Census, Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO - Allen R. Bush, Self, Married, Male, White, 31, Ohio, Works on Farm, Ohio, Ohio; Polina Bush, Wife, Married, Female, White, 25, VA, Keeping House, VA, VA; James Bush, Son, S, Male, White, 5, MO, At Home, Ohio, VA. - Cassville Republican, April 6, 1891, Thursday, Circuit Court Proceedings - State v. A. R. Bush, assault and battery, criminal at est. of deft. - December 14, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Chas. Bush arrived Monday from Muncey, Ind., to visit his brother, A. R. Bush, and family northeast of town. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Dec. 26, 1918 - In a letter from Roy Bush to his father, Al Bush of near this city, Roy (wounded in WW I) said that he was still in the hospital but was getting better. He said that George Bayless and Jack Anderson were in the same hospital and getting along very well. Roy wrote that he thought that would get to come back home before very long. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 27, 1919 - Al Bush went to Nevada the latter part of last week and brought his brother, Charles, home from the state asylum where he had been for a few months for treatment. He seems to have been greatly benefited by the treatment received. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 26, 1919 - Oak Ridge: The parents of Roscoe Wallace, Jess Wisely and Harry Bush have received word that they have landed in the United States. - Cassville Democrat, May 8, 1920 - A. R. Bush received a message from Mrs. James Bush of Denver, CO, informing him of the death of her husband and his brother one day last week. Mr. Bush was 70 years of age and was among the early settlers of Colorado. - Could be one of the "Unknown Stones". Death Certificate
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BUSH, Paulina/Perlina (FLAHERTY) May 18, 1854
VA
Nov. 22, 1937
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Allen R. Bush married Perlina Flaherty on Aug. 4, 1874 in Barry Co., MO. Daughter of James Flaherty born VA and Mary Ann Hemmet/Hammit. Harry Bush of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - November 1937 - At the age of 84 years, Mrs. Paulina Bush, widow of the late Al Bush, passed away Sunday night Nov. 21, at her home where the family had lived for many years, northeast of Cassville four and one-half miles. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the home of her son, Harry Bush. The services were conducted by Rev. C. E. Henderson of Cassville. The W. D. Koon undertakers were in charge of the burial. Burial was in the Quaker Cemetery by the side of the grave of her husband. Surviving of her immediate family are her three sons, Estel, Harry, and Roy all of whom live in this community. Mrs. Bush was born in West Virginia in 1883. Her maiden name was Flaherty. She was on of the pioneer residents of the Quaker Community and had many friends who held her in high esteem. Mr. Bush died last July. - August 31, 1907, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Bob Flaherty came over from Sarcoxie, Tuesday, to visit his mother, Mrs. Love, who is very sick at her daughters, Mrs. Allen R. Bush, northeast of this city. - April 20, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Brother and Sister Meet After 60 Years - George W. Hammit of Bristol, Virginia, arrived in this city, Saturday morning to visit his only sister, Mrs. Mary Flaherty who lives with her daughter, Mrs. Al Bush, northeast of this city, five miles. They had not seen each other for sixty years. Through the assistance of Postmaster, A. L. Galloway, this brother and sister were brought together after a lapse of more than a half of a century. Several weeks ago Mr. Galloway received a letter of inquiry from Mr. Hammit. He promptly answered the letter, telling him that Mrs. Flaherty was still living and that her home was near Cassville. Numerous letters have since followed and Saturday Mr. Hammit came in. Mr. Galloway drove him to the Bush home. Mrs. Flaherty is ninety years old and Mr. Hammit sixty-nine. - Could be one of the "Unknown Stones". Death Certificate
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BYRON, John William Nov. 29, 1938
Tucumcari, NM
Dec. 14, 2020
Mercy Hospital,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Kelly and Lenora (Greaser) Byron. Subsequently graduating high school he enrolled in New Mexico State University where he graduated with a degree in chemical engineering. On June 10, 1967, he was united in marriage to Alice Miller in Borger, Texas. He worked for Phillips Petroleum for many years until his retirement in 1997. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his son, Shawn Byron on December 20, 2013, and one sister, Betty Yarnelle. No services are scheduled at this time. A private family burial will be held at Quaker Cemetery in Cassville at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home. White Funeral Home
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BYRON, Shawn Conrad Mar. 5, 1975
Toledo,
Lucas Co., OH
Dec. 20, 2013
Cox South Hosp.,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of John and Alice (Miller) Byron. He was employed by the Walmart Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas in the printing department. He enjoyed electronics, and the outdoors. He was preceded in death by one sister, Laura Grace. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville, Missouri. Interment will be held at the Quaker Cemetery, Cassville, Missouri. White Funeral Home
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COOPER, William Harley Nov. 1915
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 18, 1916
Flat Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was a son of Paul Lee Cooper, born Joplin, MO, and Ada Lavana Crouch, born Cole Co., MO. William S. Hankins of RR 2, Cassville, MO was the informant. - Another Photo Photo
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COOPER, William Henry Sept. 10, 1849
Camden,
Carroll Co., IN
Feb. 2, 1912
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: According to his death certificate, he was a son of Thomas and Winfred Elizabeth (Cornell) Cooper. William H. Cooper, age 29, married Mattie Cooper, age 27, on Nov. 21, 1878 in Miami Co., KS. Mattie died in 1927 and is buried at Thayer Cemetery, Thayer, Neosho Co., KS. His death certificate reads that he was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, and his obit reads that he was buried in Quaker. - Cassville Republican, February 8, 1912 - Obit 1 - Suburban News: W. H. Cooper died at his home 5 1/2 miles northeast of Cassville, Friday morning at 4 o'clock after being sick a large portion of the time the last 3 or 4 years. Mr. Cooper was a painter by trade and this county loses a highly respected citizen. Mr. Cooper leaves a wife, and four children to mourn his death, two sons, James and Paul, and two daughters, Mrs. M. Perkins and a daughter in Kansas. All the children were present. The funeral services were conducted by Bro. Crouch Sunday after which the remains were laid to rest in Quaker Cemetery. The family have our sympathy. - Obit 2. W. H. Cooper, east of Cassville died Friday morning of consumption after a lingering illness of many months. He was a painter and followed his trade about Cassville for a number of years. He was a skilled workman and a good citizen. He leaves a widow and four children. His body was buried at the Quaker Cemetery Saturday. - February 15, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Oak Ridge News: Mrs. Frank Elrod of Edgerton, Kan., came in Saturday in answer to a telegram telling her of the dangerous illness of her step-father, W. H. Cooper. He was dead when she got here. - October 5, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Oak Ridge News: Mrs. W. H. Cooper was called to Kansas City, Saturday, Sept. 23, to the funeral of her grandson, Clarence Morely, a son of Mrs. Bertie Elrod. He was about 21 years old. His father lived near Cross Hollows when he was small. His death was due to appendicitis. He never rallied after the operation. - October 19, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Oak Ridge News: Mrs. W. H. Cooper, who went to Kansas City three weeks ago to attend her grandson's funeral visited her brother, I. O. Payne of Eldorado Springs, and arrived home Tuesday. - Another Photo Online Obit
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CORDLE, Elizabeth (HUTCHENS) Feb. 8, 1821
Surry Co., NC
Nov. 18, 1897
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Wife of Thos. Cordle" - Research Note: Her parents were John and Elizabeth (Vestal) Hutchens. - Cassville Republican, November 18, 1897 - Grandma Cordle, living 2 1/2 miles northeast of Cassville, died Thursday of paralysis, after a few minutes illness, age 77 years. She was as sister of Aunt Rhoda Bond, who died similarly. The remains were interred Friday in the Quaker Cemetery. - Another Photo Online Obit
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CROUCH, William Harley, Rev. May 2, 1851 Feb. 8, 1913 Research Note: This one is incorrectly indexed on the Missouri Archive site as William Harvey/Harley Cranet. W. S. Hankins of Cassville, MO, was the informant. It gives the cemetery as Oak Ridge but his stone is here. Son of Noah B. Crouch and Minerva Meneme Waggoner. - He first married Eliza Ann Hayward, died 1893, buried at Deeds Cemetery, Sullivan Co., MO. He married Florence Arletta Dickson on Sept. 25, 1894 in Nebraska. She is buried in Deeds Cemetery, Sullivan Co., MO. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Feb. 13, 1913 - Oak Ridge News: Died at his home a mile northwest of Oak Ridge school house at 4 o'clock Saturday evening, Rev. W. H. Crouch of heart disease, age nearly 62 years. He came here form Oklahoma about 2 years ago and bought a part of the Mills place east of Spout Spring. He had been a minister for several years but owing to his disease he had of late years not preached so much. He lost his house and all its contents about the 20th of November 1912 and his worrying is thought to have aggravated the disease and shortened his life. He leaves a wife and six children, to the bereaved we extend our sympathy. Online Obit
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ERWIN, Denver Moore Abt. 1893 Sept. 7, 1896 Research Note: Cassville Republican, September 10, 1896 - Died - Sept. 7th, Denver Moore, age 2 years, 5 months, 20 days, son of James and Mattie Erwin. Burial was in the Quaker Cemetery. Could be one of the "Unknown Stones". Online Obit
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ERWIN, Mattie A. (HUTCHINS) Nov. 30, 1866
IN
Sept. 30, 1905 Research Note: Wife of James Erwin. Daughter of Hibbert Chalkley Hutchins and Martha Ann Griffen. According to King Funeral Home Records, she died Sept. 29, 1905, stone reads Sept. 30th. died at age 38 years, 9 months, 29 days of typhoid fever and peritonitis according. Census
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FLAHERTY, George W. May 23, 1861
Richmond, VA
Nov. 23, 1934
Flat Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of James C. Flaherty and Mary Ann Hammett. His death certificate reads that Hattie Flaherty was his wife's name. His mother's maiden name was Hammett and a widowed farmer. The cause of his death was listed acute nephritis. He first married Luella M. Allen. On July 19, 1891 in Barry Co., MO, he married Hattie M. Ward. She was 19 and he was age 30. George W. Henry, MB of Mineral Springs married them and they both gave their addresses as Cassville. Could be one of the "Unknown Stones". Death Certificate
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FLAHERTY, Hattie (WARD) Abt. 1872 Feb. 27, 1909 Research Note: Daughter of Samuel J. Ward and Mary Ellen Hauser. Wife of George W. Flaherty. - March 6, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Geo. Flaherty of near Jenkins, died Saturday, Feb. 27th of pneumonia. The remains were laid to rest in the Quaker Cemetery, four miles out on the Springfield road. - Cassville Democrat, Mar. 13, 1909 - Travers News: Mrs. George Flaherty was buried in Quaker Cemetery, Sunday. Services were conducted by Rev. Will Hankins and Rev. J. C. Lowe. A large concourse of sorrowing friends and neighbors were present. Much sympathy was manifested. She leaves a husband and eight children to mourn her death. May heaven support and guide them in their sad bereavement. - Could be one of the "Unknown Stones". Online Obit
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FLAHERTY, James C. Oct. 26, 1816
VA
1893
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Listed at findagrave.com. His wife was Mary Ann Hammett. Her death certificate says she was buried at Sparks Cemetery, died 1922, no stone found. Family has placed James in Quaker Cemetery but he may be buried in Sparks also or they are both buried here. Researchers say he was the son of Adam Flaherty and Harriett Lavinder. Could be one of the "Unknown Stones". Note
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GRIFFITH, Mary Elizabeth (HOUSE) (WARD) (BROWN) (MERRITT) Mar. 22, 1844
Pittsburg, PA
July 2, 1924
Exeter,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Wife of E. H. Griffith. Daughter of Barney House born Germany and Ellen Logan born Ireland. Mrs. M. P. Bradley of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville Democrat, July 1924 - Another mother having completed a long life an this mundane sphere has evidently passed to a better land, where that sweet rest and happiness is in store for all that do His will. Her religious life commenced in childhood and she was true to it's convictions through life. Mrs. Mary Ellen Griffith was born near Pittsburg, Penn., March 22, 1844. At the age of 11 years her parents Mr. and Mrs. Barney House moved to Burlington, Iowa, where she united with the Missionary Baptist Church at the age of 11 years. At the age of 17 years she and Samuel John Ward were married and eight children were born of this union, three survive the mother who are Mrs. Mattie Bradley and Mrs. D. C. Mills of Cassville and Mrs. W. L. Wright of Exeter. Mr. Ward died Jan. 8, 1882. On Oct. 8, 1883 she married George Brown and two children were born of this marriage and are Riley Brown of Cassville and Frank Brown of Anthony, Kans. Mr. Brown died. In 1895 she and Andrew Merritt were married and he died in 1913. In 1915 she and E. H. Griffith were married and he died at Wichita, Kans. July 6, 1920. She left 47 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. She died July 2, 1924 at the home of her daughter Mr. W. L. Wright near Exeter, who had tenderly nursed her mother through a continued sickness. The remains were interned in Quaker Cemetery near her old home Wednesday July 2, 1924 with services by Rev. J. T. Brattin at 3:00 p.m. - Could be one of the "Unknown Stones". Online Obit
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HUTCHENS, Arthur Apr. 1, 1881 Sept. 10, 1891 Inscription: "Son of D. E. and N. J." - Research Note: - 1880 Census, District 5, Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO - D. E. Hutchens, Self, Married, Male, White, 27, NC, Farmer, NC, NC; Nancy Hutchens, Wife, Married, Female, White, 27, KY, Keeping House, KY, KY; Cora Hutchens, Dau, S, Female, White, 5, MO, At Home, NC, KY; Isaac L. Hutchens, Son, S, Male, White, 3, MO, At Home, NC, KY; Charles D. Hutchens, Son, S, Male, White, 2, MO, At Home, NC, KY; Nettie Hutchens, Dau, S, Female, White, 9 Months, MO, At Home, NC, KY. Census
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HUTCHENS, Asa William May 13, 1855
NC
Aug. 10, 1896
MO
Research Note: Son of Charles Hutchens and his second wife Mary Delphine Hutchens. His wife was Theodosia May Reynolds. - 1880 Census, District 5, Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO - Jessee Hutchens, Self, Married, Male, White, 30, ___, Farmer, NC, NC; Sarah Hutchens, Wife, Married, Female, White, 28, IN, Keeping House, NC, IN; Elmer Edom, Son, Adopted, S, Male, White, 3, IN, At Home, IN, IN; Asa Hutchens, Brother, S, Male, White, 25, NC, Works on Farm, NC, NC. Census
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Hutchens, Bert Abt. 1886 May 29, 1910
Webb City,
Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: Son of William Lloyd Hutchens and Frances S. Hudson. - June 9, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Bert, the twenty-four year old son of Lloyd Hutchens of Webb City, died at their home in that city Sunday, May 29, tuberculosis. His remains wee shipped to the Quaker Cemetery and interred Wednesday, June 1st, funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Ennes. - Could be one of the "Unknown Stones". Online Obit
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HUTCHENS, Charles Nov. 10, 1813
Surry,
Yadkin Co. NC
Nov. 7, 1885
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: His parents were John Benjamin and Elizabeth (Vestal) Hutchens. His father was a Quaker minister. Charles Hutchens married Lydia Vestal on Feb. 7, 18355 in Yadkin Co., NC. Charles Hutchens married Mary Delphina Hutchens on Mar. 29, 1854 in Yadkin Co., NC. Charles Hutchens married Ruth Ellen Davis on Jan. 26, 1865 in Hamilton Co., IN. - 1880 Census, Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO - Chas. Hutchens, Self, Married, Male, White, 66, NC, Farmer, VA, NC; Ruth Hutchens, Wife, Married, Female, White, 36, NC, Keeping House, NC, NC; Enoch Hutchens, Son, S, Male, White, 13, IN, Works on Farm, NC, NC; Benj. F. Hutchens, Son, S, Male, White, 9, MO, Works on Farm, NC, NC; Rhoda E. Hutchens, Dau, S, Female, White, 5, MO, At Home, NC, NC; James E. Hutchens, Son, S, Male, White, 1, MO, At Home, NC, NC. Census
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HUTCHENS, Elizabeth (TOLBERT) 1827
NC
1910
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Wife of J. B. Hutchens" - Research Note: Tolbert also Tulbert. Wife of John Benjamin Hutchens, Jr. - John Hutchins married Elizabeth Tulbert on Oct. 7, 1846 in Yadkin Co., NC. Daughter of William and Mary Tulbert. - Family Photo - Middle of plot Quaker Marriage Records
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HUTCHENS, Francis S. (HUDSON) Apr. 5, 1852 May 20, 1905 SSW: Nellie E. - Inscription: "Dau. of W. L. and F. S." - - Francis S. - Inscription: "Wife of W. L." - Research Note: William Lloyd Hutchens married Frankie Hudson on May 3, 1874 in Barry Co., MO. Daughter of R. B. Hudson. Census
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HUTCHENS, Hibbert Chalkley Mar. 3, 1839
NC
Dec. 12, 1902 Research Note: Civil War Veteran: Pvt. Co. K, 14th IN INF. - H. C. Hutchens married Martha A. Griffith on Oct. 21, 1862 in IN. - Cassville Democrat, Jan. 3, 1903, Saturday, Probate Court Proceedings - Est. H. C. Hutchens, dec'd. widow asked that all personal property be set off as her personal property. Order made. No administration ordered. 1890 Vet Census
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HUTCHENS, Henry H. 1878 1900 Research Note: Living next door to Jesse (born 1849) and Sarah Hutchens, probably his parents household 61. Jesse was the son of Charles Hutchens. - 1900 Census, Mineral Spring, Barry Co., MO - Household 63: Head of household - Henry Hutchens, born Nov. 1878, age 21, single, born IN, parents born NC. Census
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HUTCHENS, Mahala Aseneth 1842
NC
No Date Research Note: Near the Asa Hutchens stone. Daughter of Charles Hutchens and Lydia Vestal. Her husband was Jacob Hutchens. Daughter Martha (Hutchens) Johnson is listed below. - Another Photo Census
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HUTCHENS, Martha Ann (GRIFFITH) Oct. 26, 1842
Randolph Co., IN
May 27, 1931
McDowell Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of Owen Griffith born Ireland. Mother not named on the death certificate. Wife of Hibbert Chalkley Hutchens. John Owen Hutchens of Verona, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Could be one of the "Unknown Stones". John Owen Hutchens was their son and he is buried at Leann Cemetery. Death Certificate
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HUTCHENS, Nellie E. May 18, 1880 Apr. 14, 1898 SSW: Francis - Inscription: "Dau. of W. L. and F. S." - Research Note: Daughter of William Lloyd Hutchens and Francis S. Hudson. Note
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HUTCHINS, John Benjamin, Jr. Dec. 18, 1825
OH
Apr. 7, 1878
MO
Research Note: Son of John Benjamin Hutchins and Elizabeth Vestal. His wife was Elizabeth Tolbert. - Goodspeed's 1888 History of Barry Co., MO - John B. Hutchens was born in NC in 1825, and was there married to Elizabeth Tulburt, also a native of the "Old North State" born in 1827. To them were born nine children, viz: William L., Charles E., Rhoda A., Wilson, Mary J., Isaac C., Sarah E., John F., and Lucy E. They removed from their native state to Hardin Co., IA, where they lived for many years. John B. Hutchens was a farmer and miller. He followed the latter occupation in connection with the former until he came to MO, after which he devoted his attention to farming four years, or during his residence in Jasper Co. He then came to Barry Co. where he was engaged in milling until his death in 1878. The Hutchens Brothers of the McDowell Roller Mills, (Wilson, Isaac, and John) inheriting the propensity of their father for milling, have chosen that as an occupation. - Middle of plot 1888 History
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HUTCHINS, Zachary Sept. 18, 1815
NC
Nov. 11, 1883
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Posted at findagrave.com without a stone. Son of John Benjamin Hutchins, Sr. and Elizabeth Vestal. Researchers say his first wife was Margaret Jester. Zachariah Hutchens married Margaret (Quick) Mathes on Mar. 29, 1869 in IN. Could be one of the "Unknown Stones". Quaker Records
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JOHNSON, Martha (HUTCHENS) (SMITH) Aug. 29, 1872
MO
July 23, 1927
Mineral Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Her husband was George Andrew Johnson. Daughter of Jacob Hutchens. Mother not named on the death certificate. Mrs. Clara Bonus? of Monett, MO was the informant. Her mother was Aseneth Mahala Hutchens, daughter of Charles Hutchens and his first wife Elizabeth Vestal. Martha had a son named Lawrence Smith. - George A. Johnson, age 29, married Mattie Smith, age 24, on Dec. 30, 1894 in Barry Co., MO. George is buried at Ennis Cemetery, died 1947. Could be one of the "Unknown Stones". Census
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JOHNSON, Ressia May June 23, 1900
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 1, 1900
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Dau. of G. A. and M. E." - Research Note: Daughter of George Andrew Johnson and Martha Hutchens. Note
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JONES, Millicent (NIXON) Oct. 25, 1811
NC
Aug. 18, 1879
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of Phineas Nixon and Millicent Henley. According to the Quaker Church records, Millicent Nixon, married Simon Jones, Back Creek Monthly Meeting, North Carolina, May 20, 1832, which was in Randolph Co., NC. On the 1880 Mortality Schedule next to Simon was Millicent Jones 67 years old, also listed as married. She died gastritis fever and was ill for ten days. She was listed as keeping house, married, and was born in NC both her parents were born in NC. Listed near their entries were several other deaths that were listed as death was caused from spinal fever and some were given as spinal meningitis. Quaker Marriages
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JONES, Simon Apr. 4, 1811
NC
Jan. 5, 1880 Research Note: Son of Lewis Jones and Elenor White. His wife was Millicent Nixon. On the 1880 Mortality Schedule, was Simon Jones' name. Listed as died of brain fever that he'd contracted while in Kansas. He was ill for ten days, listed as a farmer and born in NC and both of his parents listed born in NC. He was listed as married and as 68 years old. Simon Jones filed a quit-claim deed to "The Public for two acres of ground located where the Quaker Cemetery is. The property deeded over on Aug. 27, 1879 was to be set apart for a "Friends Meeting House and burying grounds." Mortality Schedule
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MADISON, William J. Oct. 24, 1832
NY
July 23, 1900 Inscription: "Age 67 Yrs. 8 Mos. 29 Days" - Research Note: Son of Levi B. Madison and Sarah Card. His wife was Amelia Royston. - Death Certificate for son Levi Billding Madison says he was the son of William J. Madison born Erie Co., NY and Amelia Royston born NY. He was married and a miller and mechanic. His mother Amelia Madison of Scholten, MO was the informant. Civil War Veteran: He filed for his pension on Mar. 13, 1868 and Amelia filed as is widow on Dec. 3, 1900. Amelia died in 1925, McPherson Co., NE and is buried at Good Hope Cemetery, Lincoln Co., NE with son William James Madison. - Levi's Family Census
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MARBUT, Helen Irene Mar. 30, 1914 Apr. 11, 1914
Flat Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was a daughter of E. E. Marbut and Mande Priest, both born Barry Co., MO. The cause of death unknown. Photo
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MERRITT, Andrew Jackson Dec. 28, 1844
Philadelphia, PA
Jan. 4, 1913
Flat Creek,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "CO. 3 T? 5 U S CAV." Research Note: Husband of Mary E. House, listed under Griffith on this page. - His death certificate places his death in Barry Co., MO, but gives very little information. R. P. Kerr of Cassville, MO was the informant. - Cassville Republican, January 23, 1913 - A. J. Merritt passed peacefully away Saturday, January 4, at his home about 5 miles northeast of Cassville. His ailments were due to heart trouble. The deceased was born December 28, 1844 near Philadelphia, Penn. His parents were reared in Germany and came to this country in the fore part of the 19th century. Mr. Merritt when a young man enlisted in the United States army and served 18 years. Three years of his service was spent in the Civil War. During his service he encountered many daring and remarkable incidents. He was with Gen. Custer in the Black Hills where the General lost his life in the noted massacre. Mr. Merritt was a reserved man of good qualities, such that makes good citizenship. He served his Master with faithfulness and in Him he found his best desire for good deeds to his fellow man. He was married to Mrs. Mary E. Brown (listed on this page under Griffith) Jan. 12, 1895, who survives him, and had lived since that date at the home where he died. He leaves also a number of step-children. They are: Mrs. R. P. Kerr, Mrs. W. L. Wright, Mrs. Dave Mills, Frank and Riley Brown, all living in this county. His remains was laid to rest in the Quaker Cemetery. A Friend Online Obit
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MILLS, Alfred Russell Jan. 17, 1833
TN
July 26, 1893 SSW: Lydia - Research Note: Amos Amassa Mills and Abigail K. Gaunt. He first married Mary Adamson. His second wife was Lydia Morgan. Census
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MILLS, Amy C. Feb. 9, 1899
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 26, 1899
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Daughter of L. S and M. M. Mills" - Research Note: Posted at findagrave.com with a photo of stone. Daughter of L. S. and Margaret M. Mills. Could be one of the "Unknown Stones". Note
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MILLS, Lydia Ann (MORGAN) (NEWPORT) Oct. 15, 1833
TN
Aug. 26, 1905 SSW: Alfred R. - Research Note: Daughter of Levi Morgan and Sarah Peck. Lydia Morgan first married William Newport on Mar. 8, 1854 in Warren Co., IA. Second husband was Alfred R. Mills. Census
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MILLS, Margaret M. (RANDOLPH) May 29, 1876 Aug. 12, 1899 Inscription: "Wife of L. S. Mills" - Research Note: Daughter of Marion S. Randolph and Mary A. Vaughn. Levi S. Mills, age 26, married Margaret M. Randolph, age 19, on Sept. 15, 1895 in Barry Co., MO. Levi was the son of Alfred R. Mills and Lydia Morgan. He died in 1943 in Ogden, UT and is buried at IOOF Cemetery, Monett, MO. Census
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PARKS, Henry F. Sept. 1839
NY
Feb. 17, 1908
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: February 22, 1908, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO - Henry F. Parks, who has resided for a number of years on Gunter Creek, died Monday night, Feb. 17, 1908, at his home, of pneumonia, aged about 68 years. The remains were laid to rest in the Quaker cemetery, Tuesday. He was born in New York, and came to Barry County twenty-five or thirty years ago. He was a Union veteran in the Civil war and served in Co. E, 4th Iowa cavalry. - 1900 Census, Flat Creek, Barry, Missouri - Henry F. Parks, born Sept. 1839 NY, age 60, married 14 years, parents born NY; Margaret E., wife, born June 1840, age 59, married 14 years, no children, parents born NC. - Could be one of the "Unknown Stones". Online Obit
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PRIEST, Bobby Leroy Dec. 29, 1969
Ulysses,
Grant Co., KS
July 20, 2013
Rocky Comfort,
McDonald Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Murl "Buck" and Ruth (Spencer) Priest. On May 1, 2012, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, he was united in marriage to Brandy Wilson. Preceding him in death were his father and one brother, Michael Priest. Bobby received his education at Cassville, Missouri. For several years he was a welder for Danny Harper. Fohn Funeral Home
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PRIEST, Charles Reuben Mar. 21, 1868
IA
Oct. 2, 1948
Purves Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Sena A. - Research Note: His wife was Sena Boyd. Parents not named on the death certificate. Mrs. Maudie Marbut of Monett, MO was the informant. - Son of Alexander Lawrence Priest and Almeda Jane Mullett. - Priest Graves Death Certificate
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PRIEST, Dorris Arline May 20, 1934
MO
Jan. 31, 1935
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of Melvin Marion Priest born MO and Velma (Cochren) (Priest) Terry born KS. Her mother was the informant on the death certificate. Pneumonia was the cause of death. Melvin was the son of Charles R. Priest and Sena A. Boyd. Could be listed in the "Unknown Stones". Death Certificate
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PRIEST, Edna Edith Apr. 18, 1908
Barry Co.,
MO
Jan. 7, 1919
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Posted at findgrave.com without a photo of stone. Daughter of Charles R. Priest and Sena A. Boyd. Could be one of the "Unknown Stones". Note
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PRIEST, Lawrence William Oct. 25, 1895
Barry Co., MO
July 4, 1937
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: His wife was Mary Gertrude Hilleguis. Son of Charles R. Priest born IN and Sena A. Boyd born Erie Co., PA. C. R. Priest of rural Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Priest Graves Death Certificate
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PRIEST, Mary Gertrude (HILLEGUS) May 4, 1904
MO
Feb. 2, 1979
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Posted at findagrave.com without a photo of stone. Wife of Lawrence William Priest. Mary Gertrude Hillegus, age 15, married Lawrence W. Priest, age 23, on Oct. 1, 1919 in Ottawa Co., OK. Mildred E. Hillegus, mother of Mary, gave consent. Most likely remarried and not buried here or could be one of the "Unknown Stones". Note
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PRIEST, Michael Ray May 13, 1952
CO
Dec. 18, 2011
Fort Lupton,
Weld Co., CO
Research Note: Photo of stone at findgrave.com. Michael Ray Priest, 59, of Ft. Lupton, CO passed away, Sunday, December 18, 2011 at Longmont United Hospital after multiple health issues. He was born May 13, 1952 in Springfield, CO to Murl and Wilma (Robb) Priest. On May 31, 1980 he married Deborah Norgren in Platteville, CO. Michael worked for Amoco, Golden Aluminum, KN Energy and Xcel Energy. He was preceded in death by his father, Murl Priest; and his mother, Laura Lee Troxel. Fohn Funeral Home
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PRIEST, Murl "Buck" Nov. 26, 1929
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 26, 2001
At Home, Exeter,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Raymond Wesley and Florence "Sis" (Hilburn) Priest. He worked as a field foreman for Minter-Wilson Drilling, operated a Daylight Donut Shop, was a horse shoer and trainer, cowboy, welder, and livestock farmer. He married Ruth Spencer (third wife) on July 25, 1970, in Poteau, Oklahoma. He first married Wilma Robb and was also married to Laura Lee Troxel. - Priest Graves Monett Times
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PRIEST, Raymond Wesley May 10, 1906 July 7, 1943 Research Note: Son of Charles Reuben Priest and Sena Adeline Boyd. His wife was Laura Florence (Hilburn) (Priest) Lee. She died in 1994 and is buried at Russell Cemetery. - Priest Graves Census
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PRIEST, Sena Adeline (BOYD) 1873
PA
1949 SSW: Charles R. - Research Note: Daughter of William Sylvester Boyd and Margaret Ann Niner buried at Purdy Cemetery. Charles R. Priest married Sena A. Boyd on Aug. 16, 1890 in Butterfield, Barry Co., MO. Her father, William S. Boyd, gave consent. - Priest Graves MO Marriage Records
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RICH, Samuel May 22, 1803 May 4, 1875 Inscription: "Aged 69 Y, 11 M, 12 D" Photo
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RICH, Sarah W. Feb. 25, 1810
NC
July 14, 1901
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Wife of Samuel - Aged 91 Yrs. 4 Mo. 19 Days" - Research Note: Maiden name might have been Newby. Photo
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STANLEY, Elizabeth C. Abt. 1821 May 1, 1890? Inscription: "Wife of W.? Stanley - Aged 69 Ys. and 15 Ds.?" Photo
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UNKNOWN No Date No Date Research Note: Near the Rich graves. Photo
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UNKNOWN No Date No Date Research Note: Near the Rich graves. Photo
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UNKNOWN No Date No Date Research Note: Near the Rich graves. Photo
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UNKNOWN No Date No Date Research Note: Near the Mahala Hutchens stone and matches the Asa Hutchens stone. Photo
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UNKNOWN No Date No Date Research Note: Near the Hutchens stones and other unmarked stones. Photo
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UNKNOWN No Date No Date Research Note: Next to grave that is next to Rhoda Bond and near Mattie Erwin. Photo
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UNKNOWN No Date No Date Research Note: Next to Rhoda Bond. Photo
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UNKNOWN No Date No Date Research Note: Next to the H. C. Hutchens stone. Photo
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UNKNOWN No Date No Date No Data Photo
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UNKNOWN No Date No Date Research Note: Next to the Hutchens stone. Photo
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WALTERS, Luella Edith May 9, 1908
Joplin,
Jasper Co., MO
Aug. 21, 1912
Flat Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was a daughter of Charles and Bertha (Timmons) Walters. The cause of death was scarlet fever. Could be one of the "Unknown Stones". Death Certificate
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