New Salem Cemetery, Barry Co., MO

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SATTERLEE, Richard Apr. 5, 1866
Grundy Co., IL
Dec. 28, 1933
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "CO A 20 U. S. INF" - Research Note: Birth year on death certificate was 1864. Indexed under Satterly. Occupation given as retired soldier. His wife was Ellen Satterlee. Son of Oren Satterley, mother's maiden name was Eaton, both born IL. Ellen Satterlee of Seligman, MO was the informant. - Cassville Democrat, Jan. 4, 1934 - Richard Satterlee Spanish-American Veteran, Passes Suddenly at His Home On Thursday Afternoon: Richard Satterlee, a resident of Seligman for the past twelve years stepped out into his yard last Friday morning and fell dead. He suffered a attack of heart failure. He was born in Grundy County, IL April 5, 1864. He was united in marriage to Ellen Gebhart at Oakland, Calif., Aug. 7, 1926. He is survived by wife, two brothers. John Satterlee of Portland, Ore., Arthur Satterlee of Gaston, Ore., one sister, Laura Hoberstine of Gaston, Ore., and many friends to mourn his death. Funeral services were held at the home in Seligman on Friday afternoon, Dec. 29., 1933, by Rev. Chas. Vanzandt. Burial was in the New Salem cemetery, under the direction of the Blankenship Funeral Service. Death Certificate
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SCHNITZER, Earl Washington Aug. 13, 1896
Garfield,
Benton Co., AR
Mar. 4, 1973
MO
Inscription: "At Rest" - Research Note: Son of George Henry Schnitzer and Nancy Rachel Hurd. First Century
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SCHNITZER, George Henry Sept. 15, 1859
Germany
Apr. 23, 1947
MO
SSW: Nancy Rachel - Research Note: George Henry Schnitzer was born Sept. 15, 1859 in Germany. He came to the United States with his mother, two brothers, and a sister in 1882. George's father died in Germany before the family came to the states. In 1890 George married Nancy Hurd from Washburn, MO. They had four sons and three daughters. They were Edward, Henry, Earl, Theodore, May, Mathilda and Stella (twins). George was a hard worker and a loving father. First Century
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SCHNITZER, Nancy Rachel (HURD) July 7, 1864 Oct. 4, 1909 Inscription: "Wife of George H." - Research Note: Daughter of Adam Hurd and Katharine Arnhart. Nancy Hurd married George Henry Schnitzer on Dec. 24, 1890 in Barry Co., MO. MO Marriage Records
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SCHOOLER, Harold J. Dec. 12, 1903
KS
Apr. 4, 1983
MO
SSW: Winifred I. - Inscription: "Married May 24, 1926" - Research Note: Son of Joseph E. Schooler and Meere M. Songer. Census
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SCHOOLER, Jack Harold Aug. 20, 1927 May 6, 1955 Inscription: "OKLAHOMA S1 USNR WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Jack Harold Schooler, age 19 from McAlester, Pittsburg, OK, married Ila Mae Sullivan, age 18, from McAlester, Pittsburg, OK on Apr. 26, 1947 in Crawford Co., AR. AR Marriage Records
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SCHOOLER, Nathan Oct. 5, 1804
KY
Sept. 3, 1871
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of John L. Schooler and Mary "Polly" Pond. He was married to Susannah Jane Albertson. Headstone is located near the New Salem Church against the fence. - 1870 Census, Sugar Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO - Nathan Schooler, age 65, KY, white, male; Susannah, age 56, TN, white, female; Jane, age 25, AL, white, female; Julia Ewards, age 23, AL, white, female [Maybe Edwards but reads Ewards]; Manerva, age 1, MO, white, female. - Susan was living with their daughter, Julia, and husband William Hawk in the 1880 Census. Headstone
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SCHOOLER, Winifred July 28, 1906 July 3, 1997 SSW: Harold J. - Inscription: "Married May 24, 1926" Photo
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SCHOPP, Aaron Richard Jan. 5, 1924
Neosho,
Newton Co., MO
Nov. 21, 1992
MO
Research Note: Son of Milton Roy Schopp and Nora Hudson. SS Claims Index
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SCHOPP, Forest Wayne Nov. 5, 1931
Marionville,
Lawrence Co., MO
Feb. 9, 1993
MO
Research Note: Son of Milton Roy Schopp and Nora Hudson. SS Claims Index
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SCHOPP, Milton Roy Jan. 1, 1900 May 1, 1963 SSW: Nora - Inscription: "Married Nov. 11, 1922" - "A SERVANT OF GOD FOR 25 YEARS" - Research Note: Son of Rosslyn John Schopp and Virginia Slane. Census
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SCHOPP, Nora (HUDSON) Dec. 12, 1900 May 19, 1981 SSW: Milton Roy - Inscription: "Married Nov. 11, 1922" - "A SERVANT OF GOD FOR 25 YEARS" - Research Note: Nora Hudson married Roy Schopp on Nov. 11, 1922 in Newton Co., MO. Daughter of Richard Hudson and Eva Carruthers. Census
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SCROGGINS, Elbert Birty July 2, 1882
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 12, 1962
St. Vincent's Hosp.,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Hattie A. - Research Note: Son of James Scroggins and Elizabeth Young, buried at Beaver Cemetery. His wife, Hattie, was the informant on the death certificate. - September 4, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - New Salem News: Elbert Scroggins and family and Will Brewer and family went to Roaring River fishing Sunday. - September 25, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - New Salem News: We have some changes made among the residence in this vicinity. Joe Banks moved to Seligman, Monday, Elbert Scroggins has moved to the Bledsoe farm and Albert Burton to the Weeks farm. Death Certificate
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SCROGGINS, Harriet Arizona "Hattie" (BOWMAN) Dec. 12, 1887 Nov. 19, 1987 SSW: Elbert B. - Research Note: Daughter of James Wiley Bowman and Massie Wallace, both buried at New Salem Cemetery. - August 5, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Marriage Licenses: E. B. Scroggins and Hattie Bowman, Washburn. - Hattie Bowman, age 17, married E. B. Scroggins, age 22, on Aug. 7, 1905 in rural Seligman, Barry Co., MO. Maggie Bowman, mother of Hattie gave consent. - March 20, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - New Salem News: Mrs. Elbert Scroggins and son, visited relatives in Seligman Monday. Online Newspapers
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SCROGGINS, Infant No Date May 26, 1946 Inscription: "Infant Dau. of J. M. and Oma Scroggins" - Research Note: Daughter of James Mitchell Scroggins and Oma Turvey. Note
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SCROGGINS, James Mitchell Sept. 19, 1906
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 7, 1954
State Hosp.,
Mt. Vernon,
Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: He was divorced. Son of Elbert B. Scroggins and Hattie Bowman. Mitchell Scroggins, age 27, married Oma Turvey, age 18, on June 4, 1934 in Carroll Co., AR. Oma was the daughter of John Turvey and Parrey l. Sammons. She second married Mr. Bryant and died in Jackson Co., OR in 1990. Death Certificate
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SHULTZ, John Chaney Apr. 8, 1908
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 9, 1960
Winfield, KS
Inscription: "MISSOURI PVT FIELD ATRY REPL TNG CEN WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: His parents were William Thomas and Mary Lucretia (Chaney) Shultz. Martha Thompson says he was born in Everton, AR. Martha Thompson Vanderpool
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SHULTZ, Mary Lucretia (CHANEY) Feb. 8, 1865
Mt. Vernon,
Lawrence Co., MO
Dec. 2, 1936
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: William Thomas - Research Note: Daughter of John and Sarah Margaret (Filler) Chaney. June Shultz of rural Seligman, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Death Certificate
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SHULTZ, Pearl Feb. 5, 1889
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 28, 1895
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Her parents were William T. and Mary L. (Chaney) Shultz. Martha Thompson Vanderpool
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SHULTZ, William Thomas Oct. 12, 1862
IN
May 24, 1939
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Mary L. - Research Note: Son of William Shultz born Germany and Nancy B. Mullins born France. Mrs. June Miller of Seligman, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Census records indicate that his mother was Wilhelmina. Death Certificate
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SKELTON, Abraham Carter, Sr. Sept. 25, 1814
Hawkins Co., TN
July 4, 1892
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Jane - Research Note: Cassville Republican, July 7, 1892 - Nubbin Ridge News: Uncle Carter Skelton died at his home here July 4th, of the ripe old age of about 90 years. - 1880 Census, Sugar Creek, Barry Co., MO Carter Skelton, age 65; Martha, wife, age 29; Rachel, daughter, age 29; Dora, daughter, age 5; Jane, daughter, age 2. - He was a son of John and Elizabeth (Roberts) Skelton. - Abraham Carter Skelton was born Sept. 14, 1814 in Hawkins County, Tennessee. He was the 9th child out of 10 born to John and Elizabeth Betsy (Roberts) Skelton Sr. Abraham married Jane Skelton July 28, 1835 in Tennessee. Abraham Carter and Jane (Skelton) Skelton were blessed with 10 children; Reuben R. (1838 - 1915), John B. (1838 - 1862), Thomas (1841 - 1931), James (1845 - 1935), Francis Marion (1847 - 1936), Elizabeth J. (1850 - 1916), Rachel M. (1852 - 1918), Abraham Carter Jr. (1856 - 1929), Johanna (1862 - 1976), and Dora (1875 - 1889). On July 11, 1876, Abraham's first wife, Jane (Skelton) Skelton passed away. On Feb. 1, 1877 in Barry County, Missouri Abraham married Martha Corneilson. Abraham and Martha were blessed with 4 children; Jennie L., Marsey, Anderson S., and Isom. Abraham died on July 4, 1892 in Cassville, Barry, Missouri. Abraham is buried next to his lst wife, Jane at New Salem Cemetery, Seligman, Barry, Missouri. Headstone
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SKELTON, Abraham Carter, Jr. Apr. 14, 1856
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
July 28, 1929
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Abraham Carter Skelton, Jr.'s death certificate reads that he was a son of Abraham Carter Skelton and Matilda Jane (Skelton) (Skelton) Sons, both born in TN. His wife was given as Tina. F. M. Skelton of Seligman, MO was the informant on the death certificate. He married Sarah Clementine Pendergraft on September 14, 1879, Barry Co., MO. - July 17, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - New Salem News: Isom Skelton and family of Monett and Miss Nellie Ball of Roaring River spent the first of the week at Carter Skelton's. - July 24, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - New Salem News: Carter Skelton and daughter, Cora, visited relatives on Roaring River from Thursday until Sunday. - February 18, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - New Salem News: We understand Isom Skelton and family of Monett have moved into the residence with Carter Skelton and family of this place. Note
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SKELTON, Christine Apr. 7, 1900
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
July 23, 1901
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was a daughter of John P. Thomas Skelton and Mary Edna (Murray) Skelton. Soon after her death the family left Missouri for Washington State. Family History
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SKELTON, D. E. June 13, 1880 June 23, 1880 Inscription: "Dau. of C. and S. C. Skelton" - Research Note: Son of Abraham Carter and Sarah Clementine Pendergraft.
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SKELTON, Daniel Feb. 12, 1851 June 21, 1910 SSW: Susan A. Headstone
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SKELTON, George Vernon Mar. 8, 1868 Dec. 22, 1901 Research Note: He was a son of Reuben R. and Nancy Adeline (Corneilson) Skelton. His wife was Nancy Alice Fountain. Headstone
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SKELTON, Infant Nov. 10, 1911 Nov. 10, 1911 Inscription: "Infant Dau. of N. G. and O." - Research Note: This was a child of Nathan Green and Olive (Noble) Skelton. Note
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SKELTON, Infant No Date Jan. 1, 1913 Research Note: Cassville Republican, January 9, 1913 - New Salem News: The little babe of Adam Skelton and wife died Wednesday, Jan 1. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hodge of Washburn after which the remains were laid to rest in the New Salem Cemetery. The bereaved family have our heartfelt sympathy. Online Newspapers
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SKELTON, James Feb. 25, 1816
Amherst, VA
Apr. 8, 1892
Roaring River Community,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "James Skelton was bornd Feby the 28 1816 died AD Apr. the 8 1892" - Research Note: He was married to Jane Curry and was born in Amherst, VA. Stone reads 1816 and not 1806 as family reports his birth year. It reads 1892 as the death year and they report 1893 as the year. - Computer Enhanced Negative Note
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SKELTON, James Adam Nov. 27, 1867
Sugar Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 27, 1914
Sugar Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Rosa May - Research Note: Son of James Skelton and Jane Skelton. Cancer of the liver was the cause of death. S. P. Fountain of Seligman, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Note
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SKELTON, Jane (SKELTON) July 28, 1812 July 11, 1876 SSW: Abraham Carter Skelton - Research Note: She was a daughter of Reuben and Jane (Curry) Skelton. Headstone
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SKELTON, Lena Oct. 11, 1882
Barry Co., MO
Sept. 22, 1914
Sugar Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was a daughter of Abraham Carter and Sarah Clementine "Tina" (Pendergraft) Skelton. She died from the effects of TB and Carter Skelton gave the information. - Cassville Republican, October 1, 1914 - Miss Lena Skelton, daughter of Carter Skelton of near Seligman died Tuesday of last week of typhoid fever. Interment was made Wednesday at the New Salem Cemetery. Note
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SKELTON, Leslie Estelle (CORNELL) Feb. 19, 1890
Roaring River,
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 3, 1925
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "In Memory of our Dear Sister" - Research Note: Located 6 rows west of east fence abt 1/3 length of cemetery. First wife of George Edward Skelton and according to her death certificate she was a daughter of W. H. and Emily (Munsey) Cornell. - July 18, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Eagle Rock News: Geo. Skelton and Leslie Cornell were married the 4th at Seligman by W. W. Frost. We wish them a happy life. - Cassville Republican, Aug. 21, 1919 - New Salem: Leslie Skelton of Fairview and Uncle George Summey of Sugar Creek visited Saturday night and Sunday at Carter Skelton's. - February 7, 1918, Cassville Republican - Munsey: Geo. Skelton and wife intends to move to Seligman this week. - George Edward Skelton was born in Eagle Rock, MO, on Feb. 5, 1890 and died Oct. 12, 1952 in Nampa,ID, and was a son of Samuel and Marvelona (Easley) Skelton. He married Leslie Estella Cornell who was born Feb. 19, 1890 in Barry Co., MO, on July 3, 1912. He married second Viola A. Bittick on May 18, 1927. She was born Sept. 15, 1907 in Caboool, MO. - Photo of George and Leslie Headstone
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SKELTON, Mary J. Feb. 8, 1835
TN
Sept. 27, 1908
MO
Research Note: She was a wife of James Skelton. - 1870 Census, Sugar Creek, Barry Co., MO - James Skelton, farmer, age 52, TN, white, male; Mary J., age 35, TN, white, female; Lurany, age 18, MO, white, female; Eva, age 9, MO, white, female; Mary E., age 7, MO, white, female; Martha, age 5, MO, white, female; Adam, age 3, MO, white, male; Charity, age 9/12, born in September, MO, white, female. Census
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SKELTON, Nancy Adeline (CORNELISON) Feb. 14, 1842 Mar. 1, 1908 Inscription: "Wife of R. R. Skelton" - Research Note: Wife of Reuben Skelton. Daughter of James H. Cornelison and Cealy Womack. Headstone
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SKELTON, Nancy Orlene Aug. 22, 1877
MO
Apr. 26, 1949
Wheaton Hosp.,
Wheaton,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Never married. Daughter of Francis M. Skelton and Mary Roller. Sally Roller of Washburn, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Death Certificate
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SKELTON, Nathan Green Jan. 22, 1881
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
June 2, 1951
Rural Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Olive - Research Note: Son of Abraham Carter Skelton and Sarah Clementine Pendergraft. Woodrow Skelton of Seligman, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Death Certificate
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SKELTON, Olive (NOBLE) Dec. 12, 1878
KY
July 2, 1973
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Nathan G. - Research Note: SW section near front entrance large double, red granite stone. Daughter of George Washington Noble and Aarena Noble. Note
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SKELTON, Rachel Orlena "Lena" Oct. 11, 1884
Barry Co., MO
Sept. 22, 1914
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Dau. of C. and S. C." - Research Note: Daughter of Abraham Carter Skelton, Jr. and Sarah Clementine Skelton. Typhoid fever was the cause of death. Her father was the informant on the death certificate. Note
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SKELTON, Reuben Oct. 23, 1838
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 22, 1915
George Summey's Home
Sugar Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Reuben R. and Nancy Adeline (Cornelison) Skelton were married in Benton Co., AR, Nov. 23, 1865. His obit was published in the Cassville Republican Apr. 1, 1915. Phyllis' Note: He was widowed and a farmer. Son of Abraham Carter and Jane Skelton, both born TN. Carter Skelton of Seligman, MO was the informant. Cause of death was Bright's Disease. - April 1, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - New Salem News: Uncle Rube Skelton died Monday, March 22 of Bright's disease at the home of George Summey. He was 76 years, 5 months and 5 days old and seemed to be in the best of health until on Friday before his death. He took sick suddenly after working all day. He leaves one son, John of Washington and two brothers, Frank and Carter and one sister, Mrs. Rachel Summey, all of this place. Uncle Rube was converted during his wife's sickness in February 1908. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday March 23, by Rev. P. H. Hodge of Washburn and interment was made at the cemetery at this place. Headstone
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SKELTON, Rosa May (PENDERGRAFT) Mar. 1, 1879 Aug. 31, 1909 SSW: James Adam - Research Note: Rosa May Pendergraft, age 21, married James A. Skelton, age 32, on June 17, 1900 in Washburn, Barry Co., MO. Daughter of Daniel Pendergraft and Susan A. Banks, both buried at New Salem Cemetery. Census
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SKELTON, Sarah Clementine (PENDERGRAFT) Feb. 2, 1858
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 18, 1911
Sugar Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Wife of C. Skelton" - Research Note: Wife of Abraham Carter Skelton, Jr. Her death certificate reads that she died from the effects of TB and was a daughter of William Pendergraft, born NC and Elender Roller, born TN. Carter Skelton gave the information. - Plot Stone Headstone
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SKELTON, Susan A. Sept. 7, 18_9 Nov. 15, 1918 SSW: Daniel Headstone
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SKELTON, Virginia Opal (ROLLER) Mar. 20, 1918
Gateway,
Benton Co., AR
Sept. 11, 1992
St. Vincent's Hosp.,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Woodrow - Inscription: "Married Apr. 1, 1938" - Research Note: Benton County Daily Record, Sept. 14, 1992 - Virginia Opal (Roller) Skelton, 74, of Seligman, MO, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 1992, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Monett, MO. She was born March 20, 1918 in Gateway. Daughter of Edward Franklin Roller and Flora Jane Ash. Skelton was a member of First Baptist Church of Seligman, MO, and had been an area resident most of her life. She was a member of the Seligman Garden Club. Survivors include her husband, Woodrow W. Skelton; two sons of Seligman; two daughters of Seligman and Gateway; two brothers of Kinsley, Kan. and Seligman; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were set for 2 p.m. today at New Salem Cemetery east of Seligman. Arrangements are by Williamson Funeral Home of Cassville, MO. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Association, in care of the funeral home. Online Obit
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SKELTON, William Dec. 27, 1827 Dec. 22, 1897 Research Note: Possible marriage records. William Skelton married Catherine Lewis on Dec. 25, 1850 in Washington Co., AR. William Skelton married Amanda Robertson on Aug. 26, 1869 in Barry Co., MO. In 1870 census, they are in Cedar, Carroll Co., AR. William age 45 and Manda age 28. 1880 Census, Cedar, Carroll, Arkansas - William Skelton is age 53 with wife Rebecca, age 25. Another marriage record has William Skelton, age 62, married S. J. Miller, age 42, on July 15, 1888 in Carroll Co., AR. MO Marriage Records
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SKELTON, Woodrow W. Dec. 15, 1913
Rural Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 16, 2005
Red Rose Inn,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Virginia O. - Inscription: "Married Apr. 1, 1938" - Research Note: He was the son of Nathan and Olive (Noble) Skelton. He was a carpenter and a member of the First Baptist Church in Seligman. He married Virginia Opal Roller on April 2, 1938, in Exeter, and she preceded him in death September 11, 1992. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Headstone
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SLAUGHTER, Ronnie Douglas June 11, 1985
Monahans, TX
May 26, 2016
At Home, Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Bobby and Patricia (Foster) Slaughter. He grew up in Seligman and enjoyed music and playing his guitar. His Bible was very important to him and he was recently baptized. He worked at Taco Bell/KFC in Cassville. Survivors include two daughters. In addition to his father, Bobby Slaughter, he was preceded in death by his grandfather, Arthur Grubbs. White Funeral Home
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SONS, Anabel "Bell" (PUETT) 1857 1938 Research Note: Wife of James Sons. Daughter of William Penn Puett and Sarah Esther Boone. Census
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SONS, Birt James Dec. 20, 1885
MO
Feb. 17, 1956
Cassville Hosp.,
Cassville,Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Never married. Son of James Sons and Bell Puett. Mrs. Maude Osburn of Seligman, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Death was due to shock during surgery. Death Certificate
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SONS, Enoch Nov. 3, 1845 July 15, 1871 Inscription: "Husband of Melvin Sons" - Research Note: Civil War Veteran. Co. A, 2nd AR Cav, served from Oct. 1, 1863 to Aug. 20, 1865. Son of James Sons and Matilda Jane Church. Melvina second married William P. Pendergraft on Oct. 7, 1875 in Barry Co., MO. 1890 Vet Census
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SONS, Henry Clay June 11, 1849
VA
Jan. 11, 1927 SSW: Margaret - Research Note: His wife was Margaret E. Sons. Son of James Sons born VA and Matilda Church. James Sons of Seligman, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - September 23, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Seligman News Items: Henry Sons' family have the typhoid fever, excepting one son. Those having the fever, have been very low. - August 21, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - New Salem News: Mrs. Wm Vaughn of Sherman, Texas, visited her cousin, Henry Sons, and family a few days last week. Same paper: New Salem News: Oss Sons and wife of Granby are visiting the former's parents, Henry Sons and wife. - July 22, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - New Salem News: Oss Sons and wife of sweet Springs, spent most of last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sons. - Sons Headstone - Unsure about where it goes. Death Certificate
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SONS, James Mar. 7, 1858
Rogersville, TN
Apr. 23, 1948
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: His wife was Anabel Puett. Son of James Sons, Sr. and Matilda Church, both born VA. Birt James Sons of Seligman, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - January 6, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Seligman News: James Sons has built a new chicken house where he expects to raise his new breed of white chickens. - January 13, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Seligman News: James Sons' new strawberry named Son's Prolific is being introduced this year by the McNallie fruit Farm, Sarcoxie, MO. Death Certificate
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SONS, James, Rev. Jan. 28, 1823
VA
Dec. 3, 1909
Rural Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: His first wife was Matilda Church. Second wife was Rosanna Roller, married Apr. 6, 1876 in Barry Co., MO. - Cassville Democrat, December 4, 1909 - Rev. Jas. Sons of near Seligman, died Dec. 3rd, after a continued illness, age 85 years, 10 months, and 13 days. He was a Virginian by birth and came to Barry County in 1859, and settled on the farm where he died. In his earlier life he was active minister of the Baptist Church in this county and was well and favorably known by all the old timers. He left six children who are Henry and Jas. Sons Jr., Mrs. Monroe Wasson and Mrs. Merritt Perkins of Seligman, Hiram P. Sons of Cassville and Mrs. Riley Roller of Loveland, CO. In 1844, he married Miss Matilda Church of Tennessee, who was the mother of the above named children; she died in about 1875 and in 1876 he married Miss Rosanna Roller, who survives him. During the Civil War, he served in Co. A, 2nd Ark., Cav. The stern Reaper found him, "as a shock of corn, fully ripe of the harvest." Not for him be our tears; rather let us crown his gave with garlands; few of us will live as long or as well and fewer yet with the Angel of Death greet with such loving arms. Online Obit
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SONS, Jannie Oct. 25, 1863 Oct. 13, 1905 Research Note: Daughter of James Sons and Matilda Church. - Cassville Democrat, October 21, 1905 - Miss Jennie Sons, daughter of James Sons living 3 miles northeast of Seligman, while sitting in a chair talking to her relatives fell dead on the 13th, of heart failure, age 42 years. The remains were laid to rest Saturday in the New Salem Cemetery. She was a sister of Ex-Collector H. P. Sons of this city, who attended the funeral. She was a member of the Baptist Church. She was a good citizen and her many relatives and friends will mourn her death. Online Obit
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SONS, John Aug. 11, 1876
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 12, 1960
Cassville Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Henry sons and Margaret Hamilton. Maud Osborne of Seligman, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Still single in the 1940 census, living with his widowed sister Maude Osborne as head of household and brother Ross Sons. Death Certificate
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SONS, John F. Feb. 20, 1850 Jan. 25, 1869 Inscription: "Son of James and M. J." - Research Note: Son of James Sons, Sr. and Matilda Church. Note
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SONS, Margaret E. (HAMILTON) Nov. 1850 Before 1940 SSW: Henry C. - Research Note: Daughter of Montgomery Hamilton and Amanda Wells. Montgomery is buried at New Salem Cemetery with his second wife Susan Roller, married 1858. Amanda is buried at Kings Cemetery. Margaret E. Hamilton married Henry C. Sons on Oct. 17, 1875 in Barry Co., MO. She is living with her daughter Maude Osborne and husband in the 1930 census. - April 27, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - New Salem News: Mrs. Sarah Bennett and two children spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Henry Sons, and family. Online Newspapers
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SONS, Matilda Jane (CHURCH) May 11, 1827
TN
Sept. 15, 1875
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Wife of James Sons" - Research Note: First wife of Rev. James Sons, Sr. Researchers say she was the daughter of Henry C. Church and Mary Olive Surginer. Note
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SONS, Rosanna (ROLLER) Jan. 1, 1834
Scott Co., VA
Sept. 12, 1912
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Wife of Rev. James E. Sons. Susan's post gave a birth year of 1835, stone reads otherwise. She spelled her name as Rosannah, stone reads otherwise. Her death certificate has her birth year as 1834 and birth place as Barry Co., MO. She was a daughter of George Roller and Sarah (Bledsoe) Roller, both born in VA. John Sons of Seligman, MO was the informant. - - Cassville Republican, September 19, 1912 - Mrs. Rosanna Sons, wife of the late Rev. Jas. Sons, died at her home three miles northwest of Seligman, Thursday, Sept 12, 1912. Mrs. Sons was born in Scott County, Virginia, Jan. 1, 1834 and came to Barry County with her parents, Geo. W. and Sarah Roller, deceased in 1849. She was married to Rev. James Sons in 1876. She was an excellent Christian woman and was highly respected by all who knew her. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. P. H. Hodge at the home Saturday afternoon and the remains laid to rest in New Salem Cemetery. Family Knowledge
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SONS, Ross Feb. 6, 1890 Dec. 1972 Research Note: Son of Henry C. Sons and Margaret E. Hamilton. Still single in the 1940 census, living with his sister Maude Osborne and brother John. - February 1, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Seligman News: Ross Sons is very sick with pneumonia fever. - May 29, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - New Salem News: Jim Chaney and Ross Sons and sister, Maud, May Bennett and Mrs. Crawford Brixey spent Sunday with T. L. Trimble and family. Census
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SPICER, James Cephus Dec. 3, 1859
Hickman Co., KY
Aug. 26, 1885
MO
Inscription: "Son of T. J. Spicer - Age 25 Years, 8 Mo's. and 23 Days" - Research Note: Possible son of Thomas Jackson Spicer and Mary Margaret Henderson. KY Birth Records
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SPICER, Mary M. Mar. 22, 1838 Nov. 26, 1884 Inscription: "Wife of T. J. Spicer" "Age 46 Years, 8 Mo's and 4 Days" - Research Note: Possible wife of Thomas Jackson Spicer. Census
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STAPLETON, William Keen Mar. 14, 1878 Oct. 15, 1885 Inscription: "Son of R. Isaac and Sarah - Aged 7 Ys 7 Ms 1 Day" Photo
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STOUT, Marverine Nov. 12, 1919 May 3, 1922 Inscription: "Marverine, Dau. of M. W. and Necie Stout - Asleep in Jesus" - Computer Enhanced Negative Photo
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STOUT, Necie Alma (TRIMBLE) Mar. 2, 1895
Osburn, AR
May 13, 1936
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "At Rest" - Research Note: Wife of Mike W. Stout. Daughter of Theophilus Lee Trimble and Fannie Wilson, both born IL. Her husband was the informant on the death certificate. - December 9, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Seligman News: Mike Stout and Elsie Trimble were quietly married the last of the week. A big charivari. Death Certificate
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STROUD, Elvira (COLLIER) (POLLITT) Feb. 5, 1874 Mar. 1, 1897 Inscription: "Wife of W. D. Stroud" "Dau. of C. M. and H. M. Collier" - Research Note: Stone is buried - death date covered. Daughter of Charles Marion Collier and Harriet Burrow, both born New Salem Cemetery. Elvira Collier, age 17, married John Politt, age 22, on Sept. 13, 1891 in Seligman, Barry Co., MO. Her father gave consent. Census
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STRICKLEN, Bertha Ella No Date Oct. 19, 1884 No Data Photo
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STRICKLEN, John Feb. 24, 1895 Aug. 8, 1895 No Data Photo
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SUMMEY, George Washington Dec. 25, 1853
Benton Co., AR
Apr. 5, 1939
Rural Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Wife was Mary Heard/Hurd. Son of John Quincy Adams Summey and Sarah Pendergraft, both born TN. Mrs. Routh Summey of Washburn, MO was the informant on the death certificate. He also married Rachel Skelton. - June 10, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - New Salem News: George Summey and wife and Uncle Rube Skelton visited Adam Skelton and family Sunday. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Sept. 26, 1918 - New Salem: Uncle George Summey has gone to Sugar Creek to live with his son, Ealing. Death Certificate
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SUMMEY, John Wesley Apr. 3, 1854
Pea Ridge,
Benton Co., AR
Oct. 14, 1946
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Mary - Research Note: His wife was Mary Summey, deceased. Son of John Quincy Adams Summey born NC and Sarah Pendergraft born TN. Miss Bess Summey of Seligman, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, August 22, 1918 - John Summey recently sold a good horse to Jonathan Beaver. Mr. Summey is crippled up with rheumatism until he could not handle the team very well and his son, Dallas, is expecting to leave for the training camps soon. - Cassville Republican, Aug. 28, 1919 - Mrs. Josie Wedding and daughter, Mary, visited a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Summey. Death Certificate
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SUMMEY, Mary (PENDERGRAFT) Mar. 5, 1856
Eureka Springs,
Barry Co., MO
Sept. 11, 1934
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: John Wesley - Research Note: Daughter of Titus Pendergraft and mother's maiden name was Wallen, both born TN. J. D. Summey of Seligman, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - December 2, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - New Salem News: Tom Pendergraft of Sulphur Springs, ark., visited his sister, Mrs. Mary Summey, a few hours Friday while waiting on a train en route to Joplin. Death Certificate
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SUMMEY, Mary Bess "Bessie" Sept. 14, 1892 July 17, 1982 Research Note: Daughter of John Wesley Summey and Mary Pendergraft. - September 18, 1915, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups News: Misses Bessie and Josie Summey of Seligman were guests of their cousin, Mrs. Tom Lythe last week. - Cassville Democrat, May 22, 1920 - Seligman: Bessie Summey is working at the switchboard for a short time. Online Newspapers
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SUMMEY, Rachel (SKELTON) (LANDSDOWN) Dec. 16, 1852
Sugar Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Sept. 15, 1918
Sugar Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was a daughter of Carter Skelton and maiden name of mother - stated that they didn't know. Her mother was Jane Skelton. She married Abijah Landsdown and George Summey. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, August 22, 1918 - Aunt Rachel Summey is still very poorly. Mrs. Jennie Sprinkles of Garfield, Ark., visited her a few days last week. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Sept. 19, 1918 - Aunt Rachel Summey died Saturday night after a lingering illness of over five weeks. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 4 p. m. by Rev. Crawford of Purdy and interment made at this place. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved husband and relatives. Death Certificate
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SWEARENGIN, Lawson Jesse Apr. 16, 1890
MO
Sept. 21, 1932
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "MISSOURI SGT Q M CORPS" - Research Note: He was single and a mechanic. Acute heart failure was the cause of death. Son of Benjamin Samuel Swearengin and Sarah Brashears, both born MO. Sarah Eskeridge/Ethridge? was the informant on the death certificate. Death Certificate
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TANKERSLEY, Adam Littleton Nov. 23, 1883
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
May 22, 1950
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: According to his death certificate he was a son of Andrew J. and Elizabeth (Herd) Tankersley. He never married and he died at home. He was 66 years old. Bessie Tankersley, his wife of Seligman, MO, gave the information. (Bessie was his sister, not his wife.) - March 9, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butler Hollow News: Troy Cornell, our rural carrier, has been laid up with the measles the past week. Adam Tankersley has been acting as substitute. Death Certificate
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TANKERSLEY, Andrew Johnson or Jackson June 16, 1866
Lincoln Co., TN
May 8, 1924
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: His death certificate states that his father was George Newton Tankersley born in Oregon Co., MO. His mother was Caroline Boles born in Lincoln Co., TN. Elizabeth Tankersley was given as his wife's name. Death Certificate
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TANKERSLEY, Dora "Bessie" Mar. 3, 1894
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 14, 1967
Sunset Valley
Nursing Home,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Sister of Adam Littleton Tankersley. Daughter of Andrew Johnson and Elizabeth (Hurd) Tankersley. Usual residence was Seligman, MO. Mrs. Clarence Lloyd of Seligman, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Census
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TANKERSLEY, Earl O. Oct. 12, 1888 Nov. 22, 1907 Inscription: "Son of J. and E. Tankersley" - Research Note: Son of Andrew J. Tankersley and Elizabeth Hurd. Census
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TANKERSLEY, Elizabeth (HERD/HURD) Apr. 16, 1856
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 14, 1940
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Wife of A. J. Tankersley" - Research Note: Her death certificate indexed under Tankusley. Wife of Andrew J. Tankersley. Daughter of Adam Herd and Catherine Arnhart, both born TN. A. L. (son Adam) Tankersley of rural Seligman, MO was the informant. Elizabeth Hurd married Andrew J. Tankersley on Apr. 7, 1878 in Barry Co., MO. - Father's Obit Death Certificate
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TANKERSLEY, J. W. Nov. 16, 1892 Dec. 4, 1892 Inscription: "Budded on Earth to Bloom in Heaven" - Research Note: Son of Andrew J. Tankersley and Elizabeth Herd. Note
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TANKERSLEY, Oliver N. Oct. 23, 1882 Dec. 30, 1882 Inscription: "Son of A. J. and E. L." - Research Note: Son of Andrew J. Tankersley and Elizabeth Herd. Note
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TAYLOR, Arthur Garfield Aug. 12, 1880
Carter Co., TN
Mar. 29, 1936
Neosho,
Newton Co., MO
Inscription: "CO. D 4 TENN. INF. SP. AM. WAR" - Research Note: Son of Murray Taylor and Anna Cole, both born TN. His wife was Zena Taylor and she was the informant on the death certificate. Death Certificate
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TAYLOR, James Leroy Dec. 8, 1928
OK
Sept. 1, 1991
MO
Inscription: "M SGT US ARMY KOREA" - Research Note: Son of James Anderson Taylor and Laura Viola Moore. Census
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TENNYSON, Thomas Matthew Dec. 30, 1920
Cave Creek, AR
Dec. 12, 1988
MO
SSW: Virginia R. - Research Note: Son of Joseph F. Tennyson and Melinda M. Dodson. T. M. Tennyson, age 21, married Millie Marie Ladd, age 18, on Jan. 24, 1942 in Bentonville, Benton Co., AR. He second married Virginia Ruth Walden/Wolden (maiden name Wedding). SS Claims Index
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TENNYSON, Virginia Ruth (WEDDING) (WOLDEN) (CARR) Dec. 6, 1920
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
Sept. 9, 1988
MO
SSW: Thomas M. - Research Note: Daughter of William Wedding and Alice J. Summey. Virginia Ruth Walden, age 43, married Thomas M. Tennyson, age 43, on Nov. 7, 1964 in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. SS Claims Index his her listed as: Aug 1941: Name listed as RUTH WEDDING WOLDEN; Feb 1958: Name listed as VIRGINIA RUTH CARR; Dec 1964: Name listed as VIRGINIA RUTH TENNYSON; 22 Sep 1988: Name listed as VIRGINIA R. TENNYSON SS Claims Index
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TERRY, Ward David Oct. 8, 1926 Oct. 24, 1985 Inscription: "F1 US NAVY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Homer Burton Terry and Millie May Burg. Ward D. Terry, age 21, married Mary Imogene Jones, age 19, on Nov. 30, 1947 in Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO. Census
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THOMPSON, Clarence R. June 23, 1911 Apr. 17, 1971 Inscription: "MISSOURI PVT CO D 90 INF TNG BN WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Uriah and Mary (Poe) Thompson. Still single in the 1940 census. Census
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THOMPSON, James Oct. 16, 1902 June 4, 1975 Research Note: Son of Uriah and Mary (Poe) Thompson. Census
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TILLMAN, Richard David Mar. 14, 1851
Newtonia,
Newton Co., MO
Sept. 19, 1912
Sugar Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of John Tillman and Lydia Hudson. W. E. Tillman of Seligman, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Cause of death was suicide by cutting jugular vein. Death for his wife gives Emily (Reed) Tillman born Feb. 3, 1851 Barry Co., MO, died Sept. 19, 1912 Sugar Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO. Daughter of William Reed born MO and Hailey Scott born IL. A. J. Tillman of Seligman, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Cause of death was murdered by D. Tillman. Throat cut and jugular vein severed. Buried at Trent Cemetery. (Obit says Reed Cemetery.) - Cassville Republican, September 26, 1912 - Dave Tillman, who killed his wife, Thursday morning at 8 o'clock, Sept 26, by cutting her throat at the home of their son, Jack Tillman, one mile north of Seligman, was found dead Monday morning about two hundred yards from the scene of the crime. It is apparent that he committed suicide by cutting his throat soon after committing his deed. The cause for the murder of his wife came from renewing a feeling of unity which had darkened their marriage life for many years. Tillman had been in accusation for the past few years to leave his wife for many months at a time and then returning to remain only a few weeks. On account of his little respect for home, Mrs. Tillman had been living for some time with her son, Jack Tillman, who was at Joplin at the time of this act. Mrs. Jack Tillman states that Mr. and Mrs. Tillman appeared to be in a pleasant mood that morning, attending to the duties of the home, until abut 8 o'clock when she noticed them scuffling in an adjoining room and saw him perform the deed that instantly killed his wife. Mrs. Jack Tillman ran immediately to her nearest neighbor and told the news which soon brought many of their neighbors to the scene of the crime. Tillman made his disappearance, giving Sheriff Newman and other officials careful search in the surrounding country and parts of Oklahoma, until his body was found by his two sons, Monday morning about 11 o'clock lying in a patch of under brush in sight of the house. Mrs. Tillman was 62 years old and was a highly respected citizen. Tillman was a man of 64 years of age and was of a quite disposition. They leave a family of three children. They are Harry Tillman, of Carterville; Mrs. Rose Garland of Pierce City and Jack Tillman of Seligman. The body of Mrs. Tillman was buried in the Reed cemetery and the remains of Tillman were buried Monday evening at the New Salem Cemetery. Obit
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TINDELL, Alma May (TAYLOR) (PENDERGRAFT) Feb. 18, 1893 Nov. 16, 1980 Research Note: Alma May Taylor married Lee Otie Pendergraft on June 25, 1911 in Seligman, Barry County, Missouri. They had six children, Flossie, Fred, Pansy, Bonnie, Leon, and Roy. She married Ray Otto Tindell on January 19, 1940 in Carroll County, Arkansas. MO Marriage Records
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TRIMBLE, Fannie M. aka Martha Elizabeth (WILSON) Sept. 20, 1862
Benton Co., AR
Apr. 30, 1938
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Theophilus L. - Research Note: Death certificate listed under Martha Elizabeth Trimble. Wife of T. L. Trimble. Daughter of William Wilson born IL and Mary Miser born TN. Her husband of Seligman, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Nov. 21, 1918 - Mrs. T. L. Trimble spent the first of last week with her daughter, Mrs. Mike Stout, of Sugar Creek. - Another Photo Death Certificate
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TRIMBLE, James E. 1883 1900 SSW: Leslie L. - Research Note: Son of Theophilus Leroy Trimble and Fannie Wilson. Census
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TRIMBLE, Leslie Lee Jan. 6, 1894
Benton Co., AR
Nov. 7, 1917
Sugar Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: James E. - Research Note: He was a son of Theophilus Lee Trimble, born Ft. Smith, AR, and Fanny M. Wilson. TB was the cause of death. Death Certificate
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TRIMBLE, Mary "Polly" A. (RITCHEY) May 26, 1832 June 18, 1904 Research Note: Wife of James Trimble. Census
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TRIMBLE, Theophilus Leroy "Lee" Jan. 20, 1861
AR
Dec. 7, 1940
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Fannie M. - Research Note: Father not named on the death certificate. Mother's maiden name was Ritchey. Paralee Jones of Long Beach, CA was the informant. Son of James Trimble and Mary Ritchey. - January 8, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - New Salem News: Mrs. Earl McCollum spent New Year's day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Trimble. - January 21, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - New Salem News: General Brixey sold some nice young hogs to Lee Trimble last week. - February 11, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - New Salem News: Word was recently been received from T. L. Trimble's daughter, Mrs. Parolee Jones, of Washington, stating that they were the proud parents of a son at their home. Grandpa Trimble wears a smile that won't come off. - November 4, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - New Salem News: Mrs. Parolee Jones who is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Trimble is quite sick at this writing. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Oct. 10, 1918 - Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sanders and children of Garfield, Ark., visited last week with their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Trimble. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 2, 1919 - Norman Trimble who is attending school at Springfield spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Trimble. He returned to Springfield the last of the week accompanied by Clyde Ruddick who will also enter school at that place. - Cassville Republican, Sept. 4, 1919 - Mrs. Necie Stout and children of Oklahoma arrived Saturday night for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Trimble. Another Photo Death Certificate
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TROTTER, Robert L. Nov. 15, 1879 Sept. 12, 1881 Inscription: "Son of J. L. and H. B." Photo
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TURNER, Leonard Ray Feb. 28, 1881
Newton Co., MO
Aug. 24, 1948
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Oner - Research Note: Parents not named on the death certificate. Mrs. Oner Turner of Cassville, MO was the informant. - Son of Samuel Durm Turner and Adaline "Addie" Stoneburner. Death Certificate
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TURNER, Oner (ROLLER) Dec. 7, 1898
MO
Apr. 12, 1968
Cassville Nursing Home,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Leonard R. - Research Note: Daughter of Madison Severe Roller and Vesta Jane Skelton. Roy Turner of rural Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. L. Turner, age 42, married Oner Roller, age 28, on July 22, 1927 in Carroll Co., AR. AR Marriage Index
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VANDERPOOL, Andrew Jefferson Mar. 27, 1894 Jan. 8, 1976 SSW: Fern - Research Note: Son of John Edward Vanderpool and Sarah Glenn. - April 14, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Local And Personal: Andrew Vanderpool of the Roaring River country was in Squire Sons' court Tuesday on a charge of assaulting Joe Justis to which he plead guilty and paid fine and cost. - Military Stone - Inscription: "PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR I" Census
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VANDERPOOL, Fern Phrenia (AGLER) (FINDLEY) Dec. 3, 1907
KS
Oct. 4, 1969
St. John's Hosp.,
Joplin,
Jasper Co., MO
SSW: Andrew Jefferson - Research Note: Joplin, MO resident. Daughter of Dan Agler and Phrenia Bowman. Fern Phrena Findley, age 35, married Andrew Vanderpool, age 49, on Mar. 31, 1945 in Benton Co., AR. Her husband Andrew was the informant on the death certificate. AR Marriage Index
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WARDLAW, Aubrey July 11, 1917
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 12, 1951
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "MISSOURI TLC 3 1471 ENGINEER MAINT CO WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of William F. and Dora Fenella (Chaney) Wardlaw. His death certificate gives Oct. 8, 1951 for his death date. William F. Wardlaw of Cassville, MO was the informant. - Joplin Globe, October 9, 1951 - Cassville, MO, Oct. 8 - Aubrey Wardlaw, 34 years old, died about noon today at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wardlaw of Cassville route 1, following a brief illness. He had suffered an attack of food poisoning. Surviving besides the parents are two sisters, Mrs. Blance White of Tucson, Ariz. and Miss Gladys Wardlaw of Washington D. C. and a brother Bill Wardlow of Topeka, Kan. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Koon funeral home. Death Certificate
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WARDLAW, Bill Aug. 7, 1912
MO
May 17, 1959
Veterans Hosp.,
Little Rock,
Pulaski Co., AR
Inscription: "MISSOURI PFC CAS DET GENERAL HOSP WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: He was a son of William F. and Dora Fenella "Nellie" (Chaney) Wardlaw. Martha Thompson Vanderpool
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WARDLAW, Caroline Rebecca "Kate" (HAMILTON) May 5, 1845 June 23, 1919 Research Note: Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 26, 1919 - Mother Enters Into Rest - Mrs. Michael Wardlaw died Monday evening, June 23, at the home of her son, Will Wardlaw, southwest of Cassville, 2 1/2 miles, following a short illness at the age of about 70 years. Mrs. Wardlaw had been sick for a few days and under the care of her physician but her case was not thought to be serious. Late Monday afternoon she suddenly passed away. Kate Hamilton Wardlaw was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery Hamilton, pioneer citizens of the south part of this county. She had lived in the county since childhood, was married to Michael Wardlaw and the family has since lived in the locality of Seligman. Funeral services were held Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Denton R. Woods, pastor of the Presbyterian church of this city, and interment made in the New Salem cemetery northeast of Seligman. Mrs. Wardlaw was a woman of excellent traits of character, a kind and loving mother, friend and neighbor and held in highest esteem by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her passing, husband, one daughter, Mrs. Alex Stout, and two sons, County Treasure Will Wardlaw and Mont Wardlaw of Seligman. Stone reads Wardlow. Online Newspapers
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WARDLAW, Dora Fenella "Nella" (CHANEY) Mar. 4, 1876
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 26, 1952
Barry Co., MO
SSW: William F. - Research Notes: According to her death certificate she was a daughter of John Chaney and Sarah Pfiller/Filler, wife of William F. Wardlaw. William F. Wardlaw of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. William F. Wardlaw, age 32, married Nella Chaney, age 30, on Aug. 5, 1906 in Barry Co., MO. - July 24, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Miss Elva Smith of Mt. Vernon is visiting her aunt, Mrs. W.F. Wardlaw. - November 6, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - J. M. Chaney of Corona, Cal., who is visiting his mother near Seligman spent Saturday in Cassville with his sister, Mrs. W. F. Wardlaw. Mr. Chaney has lived in California for twenty odd years and has many good things to say about that country. Death Certificate
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WARDLAW, Frances Arizona (HANEKE) Aug. 2, 1880
Eureka Springs,
Carroll Co., AR
Jan. 5, 1969
St. Vincent's Hosp.,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Walter M. - Research Note: Daughter of John Haneke and Susan Collier. Mrs. Haleen Reed of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Services for Mrs. Zona Wardlaw, 88 years old, Seligman, who died at 4:15 o'clock Sunday afternoon in St. Vincent's hospital in Monett, will be at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the Seligman Baptist church. Burial will be in Salem cemetery near Seligman under direction of Culver funeral home of Cassville. Mrs. Wardlaw was born August 2, 1880, in Eureka Springs, Ark. She had lived in Seligman 70 years. She was a member of the Seligman Baptist church. Survivors include a daughter of Cassville; a son of San Francisco, Calif.; a brother of Seligman; three grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Daughter of John H. and Susan (Collier) Haneke. Online Obit
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WARDLAW, M. M. 1882 1906 Research Note: Son of Michael Wardlaw and Carolina Montgomery. Father's Obit
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WARDLAW, Michael Jan. 31, 1839
IL
Jan. 5, 1925
Rural Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Caroline - Research Note: Husband of Rebecca (Hamilton) Wardlaw. Stone reads Wardlow. - Another old time and highly respected citizen of Barry county, has been called to that country from whose bourne no traveler returns. He had the confidence and respect of all that had the pleasure of his acquaintance. His honorableness was perceptible in his every act in life and his word was his bond. Michael Wardlaw was born in Illinois, January 31, 1839, and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wardlaw, who moved to Benton county Ark., in about 1851, and after the civil war, he moved to Ash Township, Barry County, MO, and on April 8, 1871, he and Miss Rebecca Hamilton were married and to this union four children were born, three sons and one daughter who are: Mrs. Mary Stout of Pryor Creek, Okla., W. F. Wardlaw of near Cassville, and Mont Wardlaw of Seligman; one son having died 18 years ago. He left three brothers and one sister, who are: Wm. Wardlaw of Brightwater, Ark., Ira Wardlaw of Avoca Ark., and Jack Wardlaw of Jane, Arkansas. He died January 5, 1925, at the home of his son, Wm. Wardlaw, near Cassville, aged 85 years, 11 months and 26 days. Mrs. Wardlaw died in June 1919, and Mr. Wardlaw has lived with his children since her death. He left 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Rev. J. T. Brattin of this city, conducted the funeral services and the remains were conveyed to Seligman and interred in the New Salem cemetery, where a large number of old acquaintances assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to this splendid man. He had never united with any church, but stated that all was well with him. The straight forward life that he had lived, was an index to his splendid character and disposition. Online Obit
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WARDLAW, Walter Montgomery Aug. 16, 1877
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 27, 1962
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Frances Arizona - Research Note: Son of Michael Wardlaw and Carolina Rebecca "Kate" Hamilton. Mrs. Don Reed of Seligman, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Death Certificate
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WARDLAW, William F. 1874 1964 SSW: Nella - Research Note: Son of Michael Wardlaw and Carolina "Kate" Hamilton. He first married Dora Fenella Chaney and second Lina Elva Powless. Father's Obit
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WASSON, Joseph England July 4, 1813
Rhea Co., TN
July 11, 1891
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Age 78 Y'rs 7 D's" - Research Note: Son of John A. Wasson and Vesta Zippora England. Joseph E. Wasson married Margaret Gibson on Jan. 2, 1845 in Barry Co., MO. Joseph's will is online at ancestry.com. - Notes from ancestry.com: Notes pertaining to Joseph England WASSON, his brother, John Addison WASSON. Joseph England WASSON and John Addison WASSON served with the Tennessee Mounted Volunteers under Capt. Miles Verson (sp?), Col. Wm. Lindsay, from July 12, 1837, to July 12, 1838, both being discharged for severe illness. Joseph England WASSON wrote diaries while in this service and afterwards, basically describing the horrible duties he and his brother were assigned to and how sickly they both became in having to carry out the orders given them (or be killed by the military if they did not) relating to the Fla. Indian War and the "Indian round-up" and removal. They honestly suffered from a malarial type of illness, the weather being so hot and humid, and bug bitten so many times, they became accustomed to being bitten up. They also suffered from severe dysentery, and severe guilt. They both had been forced to join and neither agreed with the policies being carried out by the military against the native peoples. Joseph mentioned many men who were also forced to join, like him and his brother, and said many of them had deserted and joined forces with the "Indians" they were suppose to kill or capture. He and his brother desperately wanted to return home, so they couldn't join the "Indians" because if they did, they would have to commit to staying there, probably being adopted as brothers and continuing the fighting to defend the native people, maybe for years, maybe dying before they could get back to their family. Instead, Joseph and John wanted to go back to their family as soon as possible and tell everyone what was going on in the southeast, that surely every one of those responsible for such evil would be punished and cast out of the country, killed, or put away forever when regular people found out. He also related that since his father had many times reminded them that they had "Indian" blood" in them and admonished them to remember the native people's position as defenders of their own and their kinsmen's land and rights in all of their business, personal and otherwise, that his insides were busting with guilt at being made to take part in the military position and actions against the natives. He said the sickness put upon him and his brother were the least punishment he expected to suffer from the hand of God, and that his future surely would be spending eternity in Hell. He noted that it was the most cruel, evil, brutal thing imaginable, and certainly led by the henchmen of Satan himself. He said that the horrible abuse, torture and outright ungodly deeds of the politicians, land owners and military done to and heaped upon the "Indians" - Creeks, Seminoles, Cherokees, and others, were surely not known of and not approved of by any honest, good man on earth or in Heaven, and that he wanted nothing more than for God and his angels to strike down the sons of Satan then and there and put the country into the hands of truly good, honest, God-loving men. He later expressed deep sorrows, his utter shame and his nightmares of that experience to his family and others, and his lifetime of heartache and disappointment in most "regular people", in finding out just how evil were the hearts and souls of so many "regular people". Joseph spent a long time traveling, visiting family in TN and IL areas, commiserating and collecting information about his family history, and becoming more knowledgeable about American politics, saying later he had been seriously considering getting heavily involved in politics, but determined the whole lot of the political organization in America was based on such evil and lying that he could not be a party to it. [2.] Joseph and John are said be some to have disappeared between 1838 and 1844, but many believe that during that time, they both tried to get people involved in turning around the country's policies against Indians, but only got more distressed and disillusioned with their fellow countrymen and country politics. - Joseph England WASSON, with his brother, John Addison WASSON, served in the Tennessee Mounted Volunteers under Capt. Miles Verson and Col. William Lindsay, from 12 July 1837 to 12 July 1838. This battle was called the "Florida Indian War." The soldiers' job was to round up Indians for removal to Indian Territory, now Oklahoma. The WASSON brothers served at Ft. Cass, Ft. Poinset, Ross Landing, etc. Joseph E. WASSON said it was the most brutal thing anyone could imagine, and he was sorefully ashamed to be a part of such things done to the Indians. He said that he respected the Creeks, Seminoles and Cherokees for their honesty, intelligence and their general respect for everyone, that any intelligent person would understand why anyone would try to defend their land, especially after having given up so much of it already, and he and a number of other soldiers actually got together and decided to help the Indians in anything they could do. They became informers to the Indians, and even were put in the situation of fighting the government soldiers, on the side of the Seminoles, a few times, and were very lucky to get away from it with only a little damage. "In the many confusions and lost companies of the government, probably because a good number of the soldiers were quite sickened by having to fight on behalf of such evil, so many were genuinely good men, and got lost on purpose, the government officers actually ordered their own men murdered if found, for not following their orders explicitly, that is, to find and murder as many Indians as possible, so they would not have to take hostage so many as they could not control them. I was taken prisoner by the military and threatened with such murder if I did not report to my officers and tell them what I knew. I claimed to have been very ill due to dissentery and the heat, and requested to be discharged and allowed to go home. That request was denied, but I then was assigned with my company to move north with some of the captive Indians in ropes. We were on horses and leading these battered and terribly abused Indians by ropes as they walked. Some had been loaded into wagons and I would have preferred to have driven one of those wagons. I could not help but cry and ask forgiveness from Heaven for what I had become part of. The abuse and torture and thievery and such extreme evil heaped upon the Indians, Creeks, Seminoles, Cherokee. Most Cherokees were smarter than any army officers. I have known many bloodthirsty white men, with no reason to be so cruel as they were, but known none Indians that were even half so." Joseph and his brother had been mustered into service after being taken to the "Cherokee Agency," and heard what would happen if they did not join the military. But, after going North to Georgia, he stopped and could not stop from crying. He refused any more to be a part of it, and said his religion and God would not let him serve the military any further. He couldn't eat nor sleep and he was in line for death's door. Many a man in the same position had been shot through the head and body by a troop of his peers for what Joseph England WASSON had done and said. He knew inside that his own family was part Indian and he had known more fine honest Indians than he had ever known as many white men to be. For the sake of his family, many who had lived as whites for years, having intermarried with them, and being fearful of just this kind of thing happening, he could not now claim his Indian kinships as reason for his disheartened condition. He was discharged with not so favorable a record, but he didn't care, and did not have to join the military in the removal of the collected Indians to the Western lands in Oklahoma. He went home by way of some other homes of his family along the way to tell of what he'd seen and to find out if any family members had been known to be seized by the government. The whereabouts of Joseph England WASSON is not known now for the years from 1838 to 1844. His brother, John Addison WASSON with whom he had army service, and who was likewise discharged for similar reasons, moved to Illinois in 1844. Other family had memories of stories of him traveling to visit various family branches and relaying his stories to them. In the Fall of 1844, Joseph England WASSON appeared at Verona, MO. An annual camp meeting was going on at the site of what is now known as Lee Cemetery. Margaret M. GIBSON was leading the singing and he later reported to various family that upon seeing her, he felt as though a spell had been put upon him and just had to marry that tall red-haired beauty. He did on 2 Jan 1845. Their marriage license was bought at Cassville, the seat of Barry Co., MO, the Lawrence Co. seat at Mount Vernon was later set up on 14 Feb 1845. Joseph's sisters, Sarah and Louisa Adeline, were in the Verona area at the time. Sarah married Sam FERGUSON, and Louisa Adeline married 3 Dec. 1840, in Verona, MO, to Eli GIBSON, and the older brother of Margaret M. GIBSON had moved to MO with Sarah and Sam (FERGUSON). So they enjoyed family get-togethers quite often during that time. In 1866, Joseph England WASSON moved into Cassville, and bought Lot 46 from John and Jane Packwood, and lived there until 1868, then they moved back to "Section 10." (24 Dec. 1845, George M. GIBSON and Mary A. GIBSON deeded to Joseph E. WASSON, W2-SW417-27-26. Joseph WASSON sold it to James Johnson, 27 Aug. 1853, and moved to Newton Co., MO. MO Marriage Records
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WASSON, James Monroe 1847 1904 SSW: Rachel Ann - Research Note: Son of Joseph England Wasson and Margaret Gibson. Father's Will
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WASSON, John M. Feb. 2, 1850 Aug. 21, 1889 Research Note: Son of Joseph E. Wasson and Margaret Gibson. Father's Will
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WASSON, Margaret (GIBSON) Nov. 23, 1820 Mar. 11, 1907 Inscription: "Wife of J. E. Wasson" - Research Note: Joseph E. Wasson married Margaret Gibson on Jan. 2, 1845 in Barry Co., MO. Researchers say she was the daughter of George Moore Gibson and Mary Ann Elliot. MO Marriage Records
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WASSON, Rachel Ann (SONS) Apr. 8, 1847
Rogersville, TN
Nov. 4, 1912
Barry Co., MO
SSW: James Monroe - Research Note: According to her death certificate, she was a daughter of James and Matilda (Church) Sons, Matilda was born in TN. Dora Murray gave the information. - Cassville Republican, November 7, 1912 - Summoned to the Great Beyond: With perfect submission to the will of her Savior, on Monday, November 4, Mrs. Rachel A. Wasson died at her home near Seligman after an illness of a few weeks. Rachel A. Sons, was born at Rogersville, Tenn., April 8, 1847, making her 65 years, 6 months, and 26 days old. She, when young in life, came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Sons, deceased, to Barry County, and has lived in this county most of her life. In 1869, when married to Monroe Wasson. To this union were born nine children. Among the living are Mrs. Dora Murray of Garfield, Ark., Mrs. Lela Brisco of near Exeter, Mrs. Ova Wines of Washburn, Mrs. Blanche Wardlow and Miss Serena Wasson, at home and Elbert Wasson of Lewiston, ID and James Wasson of Hiawatha, KS. She is also survived by two sisters and three brothers. They are Mrs. Eliza Roller and Mrs. Sarah Perkins of Seligman and James and Henry Sons of Seligman and H. P. Sons of Cassville. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. M. Smith, Tuesday afternoon, at the Big Springs church one mile north of Seligman and the remains laid to rest at the New Salem Cemetery. In the death of Mrs. Wasson the county loses one of its most worthy citizens, the community an influential, respected and accommodating neighbor and her children a kind self-sacrificing and loving mother. Death Certificate
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WATSON, Carl 1916
Clyde, KS
Mar. 31, 1919
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: His death certificate listed his name as Carroll Watson. Hazel Mosley, born Clark, KS and Lewis Watson were given as his parents. Louis N. Watson gave the information. Death Certificate
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WATSON, Louis Aug. 22, 1869
KS
Feb. 27, 1929
At Home,Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: According to his death certificate his name was spelled Lewis and he was born Aug. 22, 1861. Robert Roller gave the information. His wife was Hazel Mosley. - Cassville Democrat, Mar. 8, 1929 - FARMER, 67 DROPS DEAD AT SELIGMAN LEWIS WATSON VICTIM OF APOPLEXY - WAS 67 YEARS OLD AND A GOOD OLD-TIME CITIZEN - Lewis Watson, an old time and highly respected citizen, residing three miles north of Seligman, fell dead at his home, last Wednesday, a victim of apoplexy. Mr. Watson had been ill about one week, but not seriously. He was reported to be feeling some better on the day that came like a flash as he was conversing with his family in their home, according to reports. He was a native of Kansas, and come to that section of the county 10 or 12 years ago, where he had resided since. He was known to be a hard working farmer and a good citizen. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his passing. Interment was made the following day in the New Salem cemetery near Seligman. Death Certificate
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WEDDING, Alice Josephine S. (SUMMEY) 1886 1973 SSW: William - Research Note: Daughter of John Wesley Summey and Mary Pendergraft. - September 18, 1915, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups News: Misses Bessie and Josie Summey of Seligman were guests of their cousin, Mrs. Tom Lythe last week. - Cassville Republican, Aug. 28, 1919 - Mrs. Josie Wedding and daughter, Mary, visited a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Summey. Online Newspapers
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WEDDING, Mary E. (FISHER) May 27, 1918 July 3, 1982 Research Note: Daughter of Fisher was her married name. Daughter of William Wedding and Josephine Summey. Mary E. Wedding, age 53, married James Fisher, age 46, on Aug. 18, 1971 in Jasper Co., MO. Online Newspapers
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WEDDING, William May 1, 1882
Garfield,
Benton Co., AR
Dec. 26, 1954
Joplin,
Jasper Co., MO
SSW: Josephine S. - Research Note: Son of Allen and Elizabeth (Beaver) Wedding. Alice Josephine Wedding was given as his wife's name. Alice J. Wedding gave the information. Death Certificate
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WE____, John No Date No Date Research Note: Possibly John Weeks? Dates may be under ground. Photo
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WEIFORD, Rufus Dec. 15, 1903 Oct. 19, 1909 Inscription: "Son of Oscar and Saranna Weiford" Photo
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WESTON, Cressie Nolo Sept. 22, 1890? Mar. 16, 1891 Inscription: "Dau. of Jas. and C. T." - Research Note: Stone has 1899 as the birth date, could be 1889 or 1890. - Computer Enhanced Negative Photo
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WESTON, James H. Aug. 1, 1874 Nov. 7, 1875 Inscription: "Son of A. J. and Mary" - Research Note: Son of Andrew J. Weston and Mary Pendergraft. Note
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WESTON, Lenor Alice Oct. 22, 1891 Oct. 7, 1893 Inscription: "Dau. of James and C. T." Photo
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WESTON, Mary "Polly" (PENDERGRAFT) June 16, 1852
Barry Co., MO
July 21, 1910
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Wife of Andrew Jackson Weston. She was a daughter of William and Eleanor (Roller) Pendergraft. - Weston Family Family Knowledge
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WHITENER, J. J., Jr. Oct. 23, 1917
Barry Co., MO
May 7, 1918
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: The death certificate gives his birth date as 1918 in October but then states the child was 6 mos old, which mean that he was born in 1917 and not 1918 as stated. His parents were father Jason Whitener, born NC and Cora Burnett, born Seligman. He was buried on May 8th, the day the stone has as the death date. Cora Whitener gave the information. - Cassville Republican, May 16, 1918 - The little babe of Mrs. Cora Whitener was buried at this place Wednesday, May 8th. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all. Death Certificate
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WHITENER, Jason J. July 6, 1884
NC
July 1, 1917
MO
Research Note: Son of Daniel Hosea Whitener and Mary Ann Seitz, buried at Seligman Cemetery. - July 7, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Oz Arnold Kills Jason Whitener - Trouble Occurs at Seligman - June 30 - Death Comes Next Day at Springfield - Jason Whitener, aged about 33 years, who was shot three times by Ozro A. Arnold, at Seligman, Saturday evening, June 30, about 7 o'clock died from the wounds in the Springfield Hospital, Sunday evening at 7:30. Whitener was shot once in the right leg; once in the abdomen, the ball glancing around. The fatal shot took effect in the neck and ranged to the base of the brain, fracturing the spinal column. The trouble between Arnold and Whitener was caused by the delivery of a barrel of beer to the wrong place. It seems that Arnold had ordered that the beer be delivered to the rear of a business house but that Whitener, who was drinking, wanted to deliver it to the Arnold and Davis garage and unload it at the front door. Whitener was there with the best and started to unload it when Ernest Davis, partner of Arnold, told him not to do so. Arnold appeared on the scene about that time and on hearing Whitener abusing Davis, asked, "What's the trouble?" Davis told him of his refusal to permit the beer to be unloaded and Arnold said, "Jason, I didn't tell you to unload this beer here." Whitener, It is said, replied with the same vile language that they both cursed each other. It is said that Arnold then threw a piece of iron at Whitener's wagon and said: "I'm going home. I don't want any trouble." Whitener followed about a block, abusing him and returned to his wagon, driving back to the depot with the beer. Arnold then went home with a piece of ice he was taking to Mrs. Arnold who is in a critical condition following an operation. In about fifteen minutes Arnold returned to the shop and shortly afterward Whitener drove up again. John Engdahl, who is the only eye witness to all the shooting tells the following regarding it: "When Jason Whitener drove up, Arnold told him to drive on. Instead of doing so he began abusing and cursing Arnold and dared him to come outside the shop. 'I am not coming out,' said Arnold, 'you drive on.' "I then started home but hearing Whitener's wagon rattle I turned around and saw him enter the garage. Arnold was backing off from him and shortly began shooting and running from him. Whitener continued to run after him, following him outside the building by a smaller door on the south." The shot which caused Whitener's death was fired outside the building. All agree that before Whitener entered the garage that Arnold threw a hammer which hit one of the mules driven to the dray causing them to run away. It is said that there had been some bad feelings between Whitener and Arnold for some time. This is said to have started over some black smith work. Jason Whitener was a son of D. H. Whitener, a highly respected citizen of Seligman, and was married to Cora Burnett, a daughter of the late Stephen Burnett, one of the county's best citizens during life. He is survived by a widow and three children, one boy and two girls, the oldest being about ten years old. When not drinking he was one of the best natured men and was a hard worker. He was a member of the M. W. A. and carried $1,000 insurance. His remains were brought back from Springfield Monday morning and interred in the New Salem Cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Arnold has lived there all his life and is known as a peaceable man but is considered high strung when mad. He has been running a black smith and machine shop for years and during the past few years opened a garage. D. H. Whitener of Seligman, was in this city Thursday and went before Squire Sons and filed information against Ozro Arnold charging murder on which he was arrested and gave bond in the sum of $5,000. The charge of assault with intent to kill, was dismissed by Squire Sons. Jake Davis, prosecuting attorney, and Claud Fuller of Eureka Springs, Ark., will prosecute and J. W. George and Jas. Talbert will defend. Preliminary will be held July 20. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 28, 1918 - Ozro Arnold Acquitted: Ozro Arnold who was acquitted in the justice court upon the charge of the murder of Jason Whitener of Seligman last summer, was acquitted by a jury in the circuit court here Friday. The case occupied the time of the court Thursday and Friday until about 11 o'clock when it was given to the jury. The jury was out but a short while when a verdict was returned acquitting Arnold. The jury decided from the testimony introduced that the case was one of justifiable homicide. - Cassville Democrat, Saturday, Jan. 3, 1920 - Marriage License: Sam'l S. Goldwin? Tucson, Arizona and Cora Whitener, Seligman. - Headstone Online Newspapers
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WHITENER, Leith Jan. 7, 1905 July 4, 1905 Inscription: "Son of J. J. and C." - Research Note: Son of Jason J. Whitener and Cora Burnett. Note
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WICKHAM, William Oct. 2, 1831 Mar. 15, 1891 No Data Photo
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WILLIAMS, John R. Mar. 31, 1896 July 2, 1898 Inscription: "Son of Rev. H. and Frances" Photo
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WILKINSON, Ralph abt. Mar. 1884
Barry Co., MO
July 22 1884
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was 4 months of age. Had been sick 3 weeks, and the cause of death was Entivitis. Place of Burial New Salem, MO, Name and Address of physician was J. S. Forster, of Seligman, Barry Co., MO. Death Records
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WILSON, Bonnie (COLE) 1893 1982 SSW: Younger Lafayette - Research Note: Daughter of Thomas P. Cole and Martha Caroline Bottles, both buried at New Salem Cemetery. Bonnie Cole, age 23, married Younger L. Wilson, age 25, on Feb. 15, 1917 in Washington Co., AR. MO Marriage Records
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WILSON, Younger Lafayette 1889 1977 SSW: Bonnie Cole - Research Note: Son of Thomas M. Wilson and Ellen Ritter. Census
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WRIGHT, Bartholomew May 17, 1789
SC
Aug. 1, 1871 Research Note: Researchers say he was the son of Bartlett Wright and Sarah Thompson. His wife was Nancy Barnes. She died in 1880 and is buried at Witt Springs Cemetery, Witts Springs, Searcy Co., AR. Bartholomew's will is online at ancestry.com. Census
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WRIGHT, William May 27, 1813
TN
Nov. 19, 1869
MO
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