Mary Charlotte, dau. of David Michael Agee and the late Nancy Charlotte (Mathis) Agee, born Apr. 15th 1901, died at W.F. Marlows on Spring Creek, Nov. 2d 1902, aged 1 yr, 6 ms. & 17 ds, died at 4 o'clock , Sun., morn and buried at the Smith Cemetery, Nov. 3 d 1902 at 12 noon. Service by writer using hymns on page 73 & 101. AND On Sunday Dec. 7th 1902 at 11 a.m. at the Mathis School House a Funeral sermon was delivered upon the death of Nancy Jane, wife of D.M. Agee and her two children, Mary Charlotte and Wi lliam Even. Nancy Jane (Mathis) Agee was born Jan'y 1st 1880 and died in Wagoner, Indian Territory, Oct. 14th 1902, aged 22 ys, 9 ms. & 13 ds. William Even, their son, was born near Craddock, MO, and died in Wagoner, I.T., July 17th 1902, aged 2 ys, 11 m s. & 17 ds. Sermon from Ps. 34X19. " Many are the afflictions of righteous, but God delivereth him out of them all". J.J. Watts
Margaret Kitchen was born in Pulaski Co., Kentucky, Sept. 13th 1817. Was of a family of 8 children, all now passed away.
1st Nancy Kitchen born ______, died ________, wife of Henson Coppedge.
2d George P. Kitchen, born ______, married ______ Adams.
3d Elias Davidson Kitchen, born _____, died Jan'y 30th 1862.
4th Frances Kitchen, born _____, married Lewis Wright.
5th Susan Kitchen, born Aug. 8th 1815, died Mar. 19th 1899. Married Wm. Bradley, Sen., had 8 children.
6th Margaret, subject of this notice
7th Jane Kitchen, born ___. Thrown from a horse when riding behind Aunt Peggy and killed.
8th Elizabeth Kitchen, born ______, married Samuel Bradley.
Came to Missouri in 1831, joined the Baptist Church on Gourd Creek and was baptized by Eld. Dye. Lived with her brother, Elias, while he lived, then lived by herself, raised two children, Mary Jane Deweese and John Saltsman, and died near Yancy, in Phelps Co., MO, May 11th 1903 at 5 a.m., aged 85 ys, 7 ms, & 28 ds. I attended her burial at the Newport or N.J. Brookshire grave yard May 12th 1903 at 4 p.m. Ex. & burial service after which all that remained of Aunt Peggy was laid at rest. J.J. Watts
Ruben Thornton Clark, was born in Hambersham Co., Georgia, Sept. 22d 1825, married Mary Caroline Giddens, Dec. 14th 1847 and died at Newtown, Pulaski Co., MO, May 19th 1903 at 2 a.m., aged 77 ys, ___ ms & 27 ds. Bro. Clark was of a family of 13 children, a ll dead but one, Mrs. Mararet, wife of Willis Giddens, surviving. Bro. & sis Clark had a family of 13 children, 10 of whom survive. Grand children 60, 48 living and 12 dead. Great grand children, 16 with 13 living. In the Spring of 1860 Bro. Clark obtai ned a Hope in Christ and joined the Baptist Church in what is now Logan Co., Ark. and died as he had lived in full hopes of immortality. 7 of his children were with him when he died, and 3 Amanda, Euell, and Thomas were out in the Ind. Territory, buried Ma y 20th at 4 p.m. 1903. Burial service by J.J. Watts. A funeral sermon was preached at Hopewell Ch. Aug. 30th 1903 at 11 a.m., Sun., from Rev. 21X25, hymns No's on page 146 & 99.
Mrs. Margaret, widow of John F. Knapp, died June 10th 1903, at 6 p.m., aged 69 ys, 7 ms, & 8 days. Mother of 8 children, 6 living. Grand children 13 and 1 dead, 14 in all. Great grand children 2. Buried at the Hamilton Cemetery on Thur., June 11th 1903 at 4 p.m. Funeral service by the writer. J.J. Watts
Bessie Irene, dau. of James H. & Mary E. Mathis, born Apr. 22, 1903, died near Mathis S.H. June 12th 1903 at 8 p.m. aged 1 month and 20 days. Buried at the Smith Cemetery on Sun., June 14th 1903 at noon. Sermon from Matt. 18X10. Hymns 159 "Thy life I rea d, my gracious Lord. J.J. Watts
John Edward, son of Frank & Jennie Cowan, born Nov. 24th 1902, died June 15th 1903 at 2 p.m., aged 6 months & 21 days, buried at the Cowan Family Cemetery on Tues., June 16th 1903 at 5 p.m.. Service by Rev. Jenkins & Watts.
Nathan Delbert, son of Nathan H. & Annie L. Lewis, died June 14th 1903, at 6 p.m., aged 2 ys, 1 mo., & 3 ds. Of a family of 10 children, 9 surviving, with father & mother. Fri. June 19th 1903, at 12 noon funeral discourse at Relfe Cemetery from Matt. 18X1 0 by J.J. Watts.
Harrison Mack Wagoner died at Moab, in Pulaski Co., MO, April 12th 1903 at 11 p.m., aged 29 ys, 10 ms, & 5 ds. Mack was born on Mill Creek in Phelps Co., MO, May 7th 1873 and was a son of Louis & Sarah Wagoner and of a family of 16 children.
By 3d wife, Amanda Jane, Harrison Mack & Thomas J. July 5th 1903 at the Pleasant Hill Church a funeral discourse was preached by J.J. Watts at 11 a.m. from Rev. 21X25. Hymns page 147 Watts collection.
Michael Woods died on Woodland Valley, near Moab P.O. in Pulaski Co., MO, March 25th 1903 at 11-30 p.m., aged 45 ys & 25 ds. A funeral at Pleasant Hill Church July 5th 1903 at 3 p.m.. Mr. Woods was born in Washington Co., MO, Feb. 28th 1858 and was a son of Mr. Michael M. & Susannah Woods and was of a family of 11 children as follows: By first wife.
1st Elvira Woods, born in Washington Co., MO, married & lives in Montage, Texas.
Children by 2d wife:
2d Julia Woods born in Washington Co., MO, died, aged 2 ys.
3d Michael Woods-subject of this notice
Children by 3th wife:
4th Joseph
5th Alice A.
6th Benjamin Woods born Feb. 17th 1872.
7th Justina
8th Crocia
9th John Wesley Woods born Jan'y 22d 1878.
10th Andy Anderson Woods born Aug. 2d 1880
11th James Monroe Woods born ____, died ______.
8 of whom survive
March 5th 1883, he was united in marriage with Miss Amanda Jane Burgett & unto them were born 9 children, 7 surviving. A funeral discourse was preached at Moab S.H. July 5th 1903 at 3 p.m. from Isa. 48X10.
Elmer Leo, son of William & Mary Fritts born near Dixon, Pulaski Co., MO, Feb. 28th 1903, died at same place Aug. 14th 1903, 7 p.m., aged 5 ms & 16 days. Buried at Pisgah Cemetery Aug. 15th 1903 at 5 p.m. Service by J.J. Watts.
Drucilla Edgar, widow of Mr. Edmond D. Sturgon and widow of John D. Edgar, died near Shirrell in Texas Co., MO, Jan'y 5th 1903, aged 74 ys, 9 ms, & 8 ds.
Sister Edgar was born in Hart Co., Ky, March 27th 1828, and was a daughter of Mr. Zadock and Elizabeth Denison & of a family of 8 children: 1st Delilah, 2) Thomas, 3) Alexander, 4) Richard died young, 5) a son died in infancy, 6) Benjamin, 7) Mary, wife of Thomas Reed, 8) Drucillah. All are now dead and gone. She first married Edmond Delly Sturgeon (sic) Oct. 13th 1850. He died Aug. 10th 1851, aged 23 ys, 4 ms, & 8 ds. She married 2d Mr. John Danely Edgar, June 19th 1853, who died Sept. 25th 1878, aged 51 ys, 5 ms, & 23 ds. Mother of 8 children. One by 1st husband & 7 by 2d husband, 4 surviving. Grand children 28, 25 living, Great G. children 1 living. 24 ys. ago she confessed Christ and followed Him in baptism. Funeral sermon by me at Beulah Ch. Sept. 13th 1903 at 11 a.m. Text Pslams 35X14.
Lucy Jane Carden, daughter of Alfred and Nancy Carden, was born Sept. 9th 1883 near Pisgah Church in Pulaski Co., and died there Oct. 17th 1903, aged 30 ys, 1 mo. & 8 ds. She was of a family of 8 children, ___ surviving. Burial service at the Pisgah Churc h, Sunday at 4 p.m. Oct. 18th 1903. Burial at Pisgah Cemetery at 5 p.m. same date.
Sister Sarah Elizabeth Shockley, beloved wife of Wm. Wesley Shockley, was born at the S.H. Stuart farm in Pulaski Co., MO, Oct. 10th 1866, and died Oct. 20th 1903 at 15 min past midnight (morning) near Decker P.O., age 37 ys, and 10 ds. Sister Shockley was a dau. of the late Jasper and Nancy Jane York (nee Logan) ___ had 2 children Rufus & Sarah E. And of the Atterberry _____ there were 8 child. making 10 child in all. 6 are living. Burial service at the Dry Creek Cemetery Oct. 20th 1903 at 5 p.m. Tues. Oct 15th 1882 she was united in marriage with Wm. W. Shockley, and the mother of 10 children, all living.
Sarah Frances, bseloved wife of Bro. C.W. Dye, was born in Hamilton Co., Ill., March 15th 1861, married to Bro. C.W. Dye, Jan'y 7th 1883 and died at Newtown, Dec. 23d 1903 at 2 a.m., aged 42 ys., 9 ms., & 8 days. Sister Dye was the youngest child of Bro. S ilas M. and Charlotte Page, & of a family of 10 children, 4 of whom survive: Mrs. Elizabeth Sneed, Lydia Jane McDonald, Solomon N. & Benj. F. Page, and mother of 8 children all living. She was buried at Newtown on Thur., Dec. 24th 1903, after service by t he writer assisted by Eld. Jennings.
Died at his home near Blooming Rose, in Phelps Co., MO, Feb. 1st 1904 at 12-30 p.m., Bro. James Thomas Chaney, aged 42 ys, 1 mo, & 5 ds. Bro. Chaney was born in Pulaski Co., KY, Dec. 26th 1861 and was a son of Zebedee & Lucy Ann Chaney. His father died wh en he was 8 ys. old & his mother died when he was 9 ys old. Bro Chaney was of a family of 7 children, 3 of whom survive him, 2 sisters & 1 brother, all in KY. Bro. Chaney came to MO Sept. 1879 and Jan'y 8th 1885 he was united in marriage with Sarah Jane, dau. of Bro. Wm. David Arthur (Dick) of Corn Creek, and unto them were born 9 children, 6 of whom survive him with their mother. 16 ys ago Bro. Chaney embraced the Christian religion and joined the Bap. Ch. on Corn Creek and later united with the Bap. Ch. at Pleasant Hope. That church disbanded & since he held his letter. His death was instantaneous of heart failure or appoplexy. Service at house Wed. morn., Feb. 3d 1904 and at the W.D. Arthur Cemetery on Corn Creek at 4 p.m. same date.
Mary Blanch, daughter of James A. and Sarah Ann Welch, was born on the Freeman farm on Big Piney river August 24th 1900 and died same place Feb. 24th 1904, 11 a.m., aged 3 ys & 6 ms. Was of a family of 9 children, 7 of whom survive. Was buried at Newtown (Big Piney P.O.) Pulaski Co., MO, on Thur. Feb. 25th 1904 at 3 O'clock p.m. Service of singing, remarks, and prayer by J.J. Watts.
John Perry, son of Thomas B. & the late Sarah Ann Shackelford, died in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO, Tues. eve., at half past 8 o'clock April 19th 1904, aged 22 ys, & 12 ds. Was of a family of 8 children, 5 of whom survive him, with their father. His remains wer e taken to Franks by train & out to Pisgah Ch. where I preached a funeral discourse from Rev. 22X25 after which he was buried in the Pisgah Cemetery at 5 p.m., Thur. eve., April 21st 1904. The father, Thomas B., died in Rolla, Feb. 27th 1905 aged 67 ys.
Roanna Elizabeth (McMahan) widow of Joseph Ashworth, Sen., died near Duke, MO, June 11th 1904 at 5 p.m., aged 36 ys, 11 ms, & 6 ds. Living 3 children and 3 children dead before her. Was of a family of 13 children, 9 of that No. still survive. A funeral d iscourse was delivered at the Watts Lawn Cemetery, June 12th 1904 at 3 p.m., from Rev. 21X25 & hymns 34 "Further on" & 75 "I will sing you a song" & 101 "My Heavenly home is bright & fair" were used, and at 4 o'clock the interment was completed.
Mary Jane, wife of Rev. W.C. Peterson, died in Waynesville Oct. 30th 1903, aged 63 ys, 7 ms, & 2 ds. Funeral sermon at Stoutland Oct. 30th 1904 by Watts from Psalms 35X14. Three sons & 1 sister, husband present.
Mabel Esther, dau of John Fremont and Nancy L. Rockwell, died near Rolling Heath Church, Nov. 17th 1904 at 2 p.m., aged 2 ys, 11 ms, & 9 ds. Funeral at the residence, Nov. 19th 1904 at 2 p.m. Sermon from Matt. 18X10. Hymns Page 2 & 89. Burial at the Log an & Rockwell Cemetery at 4 p.m. Father & Mother & son, survives.
Sis. Sarah Emeline, wife of Wm. Henry Cale and dau. of Wm. Isaac Thomas & Martha Lucinda Thomas, died in St. Louis, MO, Sunday morn. at 6 o'clock, Nov. 20th 1904, aged 30 ys, 9 ms, & 20 ds. Brought home Nov. 22d 1904 and buried in the James Bradford on Wed ., Nov. 23d 1904 at 3 p.m. Funeral service by Eld. J.J. Watts. She was born near Rolla, MO, Jan'y 30th 1874 and was of a family of 12 children, 8 of whom survive: Leroy, Moses, Alice & Gracie are present and Minnie at the homestead. Lavenie lives in Chr istian Co.; Lewis lives in Phillips I.T.; and Charley at Kendall, Ark. Sister Cale was married in St. Louis, Apr. 15th 1897, mother of 3 children, all living and in St. Louis.
1st Martha Gladys Cale born in St. Louis, Feb. 4th 1898.
2d William Byron Cale born in Kansas City, Nov. 10th 1899.
3d Alice Florence Cale born in St. Louis Aug. 26th 1901.
Caleb, (called Capie N.) son of Charles and the late Dora Baker, was born in Hobson, Dent Co., MO, July 15th 1903 and after the death of its mother Sept. 22d 1903 he has lived with his Aunt Nannie Seisser until his death Nov. 25th 1904 near Laquey, MO, aged 1 yr, 4 ms, & 10 ds. Funeral discourse at Idumea Ch. on Sat., Nov. 26th. Text from Matt. 18X10 after which he was buried in the Idumea Cemetery at 3 p.m. Only child.
Mary Catherine Ruthie, dau. of Wm. T. & Anna Lee Black born near Craddock Oct. 5th 1903, died same place Dec. 2d 1904 at 7 o'clock p.m., aged 1 yr, 1 mo, & 27 ds. Of a family of 8 child., only 2 Julia & Beulah surviving, with father & mother and grandmothe r Black, still living. Was buried at the W.T. Black Cemetery after service at the house at 2 p.m. & sermon at the grave at 3 p.m. Dec. 3d 1904. Text Matt. 18 X10th verse. Hymns No. 2 - 8.
Sis. Sarah Ann, widow of Judge & Bro. Wm. Black born in Green Co., Tenn., Aug. 12th 1822, died near Craddock, Dec. 6th 1904 at 11-15 p.m., aged 82 ys, 3 ms, & 24 ds. She was a dau. of Zachariah & Sarah Jane Hurley and of a family of 10 children (supposed d ead). She married to Bro. Black in Green Co., Tenn., Aug. 18th 1841 & came to Missouri in 1843 & with her husband settled on the farm near Craddock & where Bro. Black died Mar. 20th 1897 at the age of 78 ys, 3 ms, & 3 ds. Their children No. 6: Martha Car oline Kissock, James Carroll Black, Mary Ann Denison, Sarah Jane born Sept. 23d 1848 and died Nov. 28th 1848 aged 2 ms & 5 ds. Louvina Elizabeth Roberts & Bro. Wm. T. Black. Grand children No. 33 with 8 of that No. dead. Great grand children No. 26, with 23 living. Sister Black obtained a Hope in Christ in 1879 and was baptized by Bro. Callahan & joined Enon Church. Faithful till death. Funeral sermon from Psalms 35X14 at the W.T. Black Cemetery Dec. 8th at 11 a.m. by Watts.
Ethel, dau. of Jason W. & Dora Bohley, born June 18th 1904, died Dec. 24th 1904, aged 6 ms & 6 ds. Funeral sermon at the home Dec. 25th 1904 at 2 p.m. Service at cemetery at 3 p.m. Sermon from Matt. 18X10. Songs on page 2 & 8. by J.J. Watts
James C. Wood died on Baldridge, Feb. 16th 1905 at 3 p.m., aged 49 ys, 2 ms, & 19 ds. Burial at the Wood Cemetery on Sat., Feb. 18th 1905, burial completed at 2 p.m. He left companion 7 children, one brother, Rufus M. Wood and 2 sisters, Mrs. Philander Ta te, and Mrs. Wiley McLaughlin. Funeral service by me at the cemetery at 1 p.m., Sat. Feb. 18th.
Vitula McCown died near Edenville May 9th 1905, at 4-30 p.m., aged 47 ys, 10 ms, & 5 days, daughter of Perry & Ellender A. Snell, was born in Warren Co., KY, July 4th 1856, was of a family of 9 children, 3 surviving, namely: Wm. P. Snell, Nancy Ann Beck, & Sarah Cohorn all of KY. Mar. 3d 1874 was married to Geo. Sidney McCown and unto them were born 8 children, 7 still living and 7 grand child., 5 still living. Funeral sermon at the Watts Lawn Cemetery on Thurs. May 11th 1905 at 12-30 past noon from Isaiah 48X10. All the children present.
Infant son of Silas & Nannie McCown, dead born June 27th 1905. First child born unto them. Burial at Watts Lawn June 28th 1905 at 4 p.m. Burial service at the grave.
Berthena Jane Bray, wife of Willis G. Bray, died at Jeff Brays near Big Piney P.O. in Pulaski Co., MO, July 22d 1905 at 2 o'clock a.m., aged 23 ys, 6 ms, & 14days. She was a daughter of Randell L. & Mary Pruett who survives her, and of a family of 10 child ren, 9 surviving. Feb. 5th 1899 she was married to Willis G. Bray and unto them were born 2 children, both living. Member of the Baptist Ch. and died in full hopes of immortality. Funeral sermon at Watts Lawn Cemetery, July 23d 1905 at 3 p.m., Sun., from I sa. 48X10 after which our sister was laid to rest. J.J. Watts
Elizabeth Ann, widow of Thomas Mathis, died at her son-in-laws James Green's in St. Louis, MO, July 24th 1905 at 11 o'clock and 40 minutes p.m., aged __8 yrs, 1 mo., & 27 days. Sister Mathis was a daughter of James Newton Blake, and of a family of 14 childr en. Those living are: Charles-Samuel & John Sullivan-Jesse and Margaret= and of the 2d wife Martha Ellen=David Newton, and Allen Wilson Blake. 8 living and 6 are dead. March 17th 1873 she was united in marriage with Thomas Mathis and unto them were born 10 children, 8 still living and 2 are dead. Her remains were brought to the Smith Cemetery in Phelps Co. and buried by the side of her husband July 26th 1905. Funeral service by J.J. Watts at 2 p.m., on Wed., after which she was buried at rest.
Dora Alzonia Melvina Hauptman died 2 1/2 miles from Windsor Stutsman Co., North Dakota, Dec. 9th 1905, aged 27 ys., 8 ms., & 5 ds. Sister Dora was a daughter of the late George Bates and her mother now, sister Nancy M. Schaupp. She was born near Vest P.O., now Clementine P.O., in Phelps Co., MO, April 4th 1878, married to Mr. (Samuel) George Morris Delancy, May 7th 1892, and unto them were born 5 children, 2 sons and 3 daughters: George Gilbert, Monroe Jackson, Bessie Gertrude, Annie May, Lydia Belle. Dec 2 8th 1903, she married to Mr. Henry Hauptman and moved with her family to North Dakota, where she committed suicide by taking strychnine & died in one hour. Her remains were brought to Arlington by train & to Hooker, arriving at her mother's home Sunday nigh t, and on Monday at __ o'clock a.m. I preached her funeral sermon at the Hooker School house from Ps. 34X19 after which she was buried in the Hooker Cemetery, Dec. 18th 1905 at 11 a.m. Relatives surviving, 5 children, husband, mother, 2 half brothers, Char les Bates, Oliver Rench & Stamford Davis.
Robert Franklin Hamilton, was born near St. Charles, St. Charles Co., MO, March 8th 1834 and died in Rolla, MO, Jan'y 19th 1906 at half past 4 o'clock p.m., aged 71 ys, 10 ms, & 11 ds, buried on Spring Creek at the Hamilton Hill Cemetery on Sunday Jan'y 21s t 1906, at 5 p.m. Service by J.J.Watts.
Hazel Maree, daughter of Thomas and Mary Lewis, born in Rolla, May 15th 1900, died in Rolla, Sept. 22d 1906, at 1 o'clock a.m., aged 4 ms & 7 days, buried at the George Smith Cemetery, where I preached a funeral sermon Sept. 23d 1906 at 1 o'clock p.m. Fath er, mother & 2 little sisters surviving. Text Matt. 18X10.
James, son of James M. and Amanda Gertrude Lanning, died 3 miles north of Beulah in Phelps Co., MO, Oct. 16th 1906 at 15 minutes to 1 o'clock p.m., aged 8 ys and 6 days. He was of a family of 6 children, 5 of whom survive, burial at Beulah Cemetery. Funeral sermon preached at Beulah School House from Matt. 18X10 at 2 p.m. Oct. 17th 1906 by Watts.
Lee, son of John Williams, died at Newburg, Oct. 26th 1906, aged 10 months, buried at the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Oct. 27th. I attended his burial.
Bro. John Green Baker, born in Sparta, White Co., Tenn. April 28th 1850, died in Texas Co. near Sherrill, March 26th 1905, aged 54 ys., 10 ms., and 28 days. A funeral sermon was preached by me at Beulah Bap. Ch., Nov. 11th 1906 at 11 a.m. from Phil. 1X21. H is wife survives and of a family of 11 children, 7 living. He was a son of John and Mary Baker, mother living. Jan. 1st 1872 Bro. Baker was married to sis. Mary Elizabeth Sturgeon and unto them were born 18 children, 11 of that No. still living. Grandchildr en No. 14, all living. Member of the Bap. Ch. for 17 ys.
John Wesley Baker, son of J.G. & Mary Elizabeth Baker, died near Sherrill in Texas Co., MO, Jan'y 24th 1905, aged 26 ys, 10 ms, & 3 ds. He was of a family of 18 children, 11 surviving. A funeral sermon was delivered by me at Beulah Nov. 11th 1906 at 2 p.m. from the text found in Rev. 21st 25.
Died at her home near Tribune, P.O. in Pulaski Co., MO, Sept. 26th 1906, Sarah G., wife of Andrew Jackson Henson, aged 76 ys., 10 ms., & 25 days. She was born in Jefferson Co., MO, Oct. 31th 1829 and was a daughter of the late Richard and Mary Duncan and wa s of a family of 11 children, 6 sons, & 5 daughters, all supposed to have passed away. Oct. 19th 1858 she was united in marriage with A.J. Henson at Oak Hill Methodist Church in Jefferson Co., MO, who survives her. One daughter was born unto them, Mary Ali ce Henson and who died Dec. 16th 1890, aged 26 ys, 4 ms, & 7 days. One grand-son survives, John Andrew Henson, born Sept. _0th 1888. Sister Henson & her twin sister Mary embraced a hope in Christ early in life & joined 1st the M.E. Church & later the Free Baptist Ch. I delivered a memorial discourse at Rolling Heath Ch. house Nov. 25th 1906 at 11 a.m. Text Phil. 1X21.
George W. Shaw was born in the City of Worms on the Rhine, Germany, Aug. 29th 1906 (sic) and died on Democrat Ridge, Nov. 24th 1906, at 11=30 a.m., aged 74 ys, 2 ms, & 25 ds. Burial at Watts Lawn, Nov. 26th 1906, at 2 p.m. Funeral service by Rev. Raynolds & Watts.
Julia Ann Miller, wife of Richard Miller, died at Newton, April 28th 1907, in the morning, aged 62 ys, 6 ms, & 23 ds, buried at Newtown Cemetery, Apr. 29th 1907, at 3 p.m. Burial service by Watts & Hendrix.
Sarah Ann Fields, wife of James Fields, was born in Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 9th 1845 and died near Dry Creek S.H., March 11th 1907 at 9 a.m., aged 61 ys., 6 ms., & 2 ds. A funeral discourse was preached in the arbor near Dry Creek School House, Aug. 11th 1 907 at 11 a.m. by Watts. (K.D. Hudgens preached James Fields funeral at 2 p.m.)
Infant dau. of Joseph H. Livingston born and died in St. James. Taken up from the Masonic Cemetery in St. James, MO, Sept. 27th 1907, and took it to Elk Prairie in Phelps Co. and reburied it by the side of her mother, Sept. 29th 1907 at the Elk Prairie Ch., after a funeral discourse in the Ch. house at 2 p.m. from Matt. 18X10. The mother died Mar. 17th 1907.
Mr. Nathan H. Henson died at his brother in laws Mr. Joseph Blue's in Newburg, MO, Oct. 4th 1907, Fri.. morn., aged 52 ys, 11 ms, & 21 ds. He was a son of Wm. & Cynthia Henson and was born Oct. 13th 1854 and was of a family of 10 children, 4 surviving, nam ely: Mr. James Henson, Mrs. Safrona Hanly, Mrs. Edith McKinnon, & Mrs. Mary Lowe. Aug. 7th 1872 he was married to Miss Lydia Jane Blue, and unto them were born 11 children, 7 of whom survive, namely: Mrs. Rose Schafer, who resides in Shannon Co., MO; Willi am B.; Mrs. Mary Adams; Franklin A.; Nathan Harrison; Lilly and James Corbit Henson. A funeral discourse was preached by J.J. Watts at the Spring Creek S.H. Nov. 24th 1907, at 11 a.m., from Rev. 21X25. Hymns 1st "Come We that Love the Lord", 2d "Servant of God Well Done", 3d "There is Land That is ____ than Day", 4th "We are Watching by the River".
Infant son of Charles Newton & Annie Lee Page, born dead at Underwood's Jan'y 16th 1908 at 5 a.m. Thurs, buried at Watts Lawn on Fri. Jan'y 17th 1908 at 4 p.m. Service and prayer and singing by singing No. 2 on page __ & on page 8.
George Samuel, son of Frank and Frances M. Ryno, born Jan'y 2d 1908, died Feb. 11th 1908, aged 1 mo., & 9 ds, buried at Watts Lawn Cem. Feb. 12th 1908, at 3 p.m. Service by Rick Lawson & Watts. Remarks by Rick, prayer by Watts & singing by all.
Mary Nora Keeney (nee Ryno), wife of John S. Keeney, born in Phelps Co., MO, Aug. 8th 1875, died on Spring Creek on the old Ham. Lawson farm, Feb. 18th 1908 at 4 p.m., aged 32 ys, 6 ms, & 10 ds. She was a daughter of the late George and Nancy Jane Ryno, no w Sister Green, was of a family of 11 children, 7 survive. Baptisted in Sept. 1903. Left husband, one son.
John Felix Mathis died at his home near Flat P.O., in Phelps Co., Feb. 29th 1908 at 2 o'clock & 15 min. a.m., aged 45 ys. 10 ms. and 27 ds. Service by Watts at the house and at the Smith Cemetery on Sun. Mar. 1st 1908. At the house at 12-30, at the cemeter y at 2-30 p.m.
William Lewis Hood died April 3d 1908 at 11-30 a.m., aged 12 ys., 2 ms., & 16 ds. He was a son of James Edward and Sally Ann Hood and of a family of 6 children, 3 of whom survive, namely: Naomi Marilda, Sterlin Raymond, & Merton Landom Hood. Grand-son of L andom L. and Marilda Lawson. Burial attended by me at Watts Lawn at 3 p.m., April 4th 1908.
Bro. James A. Steward died at Wesley Logan's near Fyan P.O., Pulaski Co., MO., April 18th 1908 at 6 p.m., aged 76 ys., 8 ms., & 1 day. I attended his burial at Friendship Ch. April 20th 1908 at 12 noon. And his funeral sermon was preached at Friendship Ch . Sept. 6th 1908 at 11 a.m. from Isaiah 48X10. His children were all present, but Hardin & John Steward.
Lacy Leland Power, son of N. Johnson and Hannah Power, died near Plato, MO, April 20th 1908, at about 3 o'clock a.m., aged 2 ms., & 8 ds. Born Feb. 12th 1908, of 9 child., 7 survive. A funeral discourse was delivered at St. Anne Ch. by me from Matt. 18X10 .
Bessie Marilda McCourtney, daughter of John M. and the late Belle McCourtney, born on the L.L. Lawson farm on six crossing valley in Phelps Co., May 21st 1897 and died on the Jas. Allen farm in Phelps Co., April 24th 1908, at 7 p.m., aged 10 ys., 11 ms., & 3 ds. Buried at Watts Lawn April 25th at 4 p.m. Service at the grave by me, assisted by Bro. Robt.
Mrs. Sarah Perizad Scelf, wife of Samuel W. Scelf and dau. of Uncle Daniel & Martha Huskey, died in Elvins, St. Francis Co., MO, Jan'y 12th 1902, aged 43 ys., 10 ms., & 10 ds. Buried at Elvins. Funeral sermon at Mt. Carmel Ch. near Vida P.O., near Beaver Creek, on Sunday, May 31st 1908, at 11 o'clock a.m., by Watts. Relatives present: Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Donohew and 2 daughters.
Arnett, son of Peter S. and sis Nancy Catherine Shields, died at his father's home near St. Anne Ch. July 19th 1908 at 6 p.m., aged 18 ys, 6 ms. & 8 ds., sick 4 ms. & 9 days with pneumonia fever. He was of a family of 11 children, all living but 2, Lolie M ay & Arnett. All present but John Harvey who is in Nevada. 2 grand parents living, grandfather John Prock and grandma Shields. Burial & funeral sermon at St. Anne Ch. & cemetery, July 20, 1908.
Lena May Whitaker, wife of Bro. John J. Whitaker and dau. of Johna F. Knapp, died at W.M. Whitaker's home near Relfe, Sept. 13th 1908 a.m., aged 24 ys, 3 ms., & 20 ds. Leaving 4 children, husband, 1 own sister & 6 half bros. & sis., father, step mother. B urial service at the Watts Lawn Cemetery by J.J. Watts on Mon. Sept. 14th 1908 at 3 p.m.
Otto Paul Margadant, born in St. Louis, MO, July 28th 1836, died in Rolla, MO, Sept. 19th 1908 at 3 a.m., aged 72 ys, 1 mo, & 21 ds leaving 9 children living. Burial at Edgar Springs by the Masons Sept. 20th 1908 at 11 a.m., Sun.
Mrs. Margaret Bray died March 28th 1906 7 p.m., aged 66ys, 3 ms, & 7 ds. Mrs. Bray was born in Roane Co., Tenn. Dec. 21st 1839. Her maiden name was Grayson. She married 1st a Mr. Manes, 2nd Mr. Hinchie, 3d Wm. Teasley, and 4th to Mr. Hannon Bray, Apr. 26 th 1892, who survives her. Mother of 3 children, one older than James her son and one younger. James only survives her and 10 grand children & 2 dead, and 7 great grand children.
Bro. Charles C. Blake died at Mint Hill in Osage Co., MO, Sept. 11th 1908, aged 59 ys, & 9 ms. Bro. Blake was born in Putman Co., West Virginia April 11th 1849 and was a son of the late James Newton and Nancy Ann Blake and of a family of 15 children, 3 of the first family & 3 of the last still living. Bro. Blake came to MO with his father & family in 1850 and to Phelps Co., MO, near Craddock, where he died Aug. 5th 1892, aged 73 ys., 11 ms., & 21 ds. and his mother died near Craddock, Feb.22d 1877, aged 56 ys., 11 ms., & 7 ds. Sept. 2d 1877 Bro. Blake was united in marriage with Sister Susan Draby, and unto them were born 10 children, 9 surviving, with their mother and 7 grand children & Nov. 31st 1877, Bro. Blake was baptisted by Eld. Calahan into Enon Bap. Ch. and ever remained faithful unto death.
Also Sister Cora May Blake, dau. of Charles C. and Sister Susan Blake, was born June 3d 1888, and was drown in Piney river at the Rolla foard May 3d 1908, aged 19 ys., & 11 ms., in Feb. 1907 Sister Cora obtained a Hope in Christ but never joined any church. A funeral sermon was preached at the Mooney Hollow Church in Texas Co., MO, Oct. 25th 1908 at 11 a.m. from Rev. 21X25.
Crawford Ousley was born in Campbell Co., Tennessee, Nov. 2d 1836, and died at Crocker, MO, Dec. 5th 1908 at 2-15 a.m., aged 72 ys., 1 mo., & 3 ds. Was three times married and had 1 son by first wife, 10 by 2d wife and 8 by 3d wife, 19 children in all, 13 surviving. 9 were present at his burial, 74 grand children, 65 now living and 4 great grand children. Bro. Ousley obtained a hope in Christ in Dec. 1907 and was baptisted in May 1908 and joined the Crocker Bap. Ch. A dear good bro. is gone, was buried at the C. Ousley Cemetery by the Oddfellows after service conducted by Watts & Petty Dec. 6th 1908 at 2 p.m.
Robert S. Stevenson, born in St. Louis, MO, Mar. 13th 1835, died on Mill (sic) Dec. 20th 1908 at 4-15 a.m., aged 73 ys., 9 ms., & 7 ds. Of a family of 7 children, one bro. surviving, Chas. Stevenson of ILL. He married Miss Mary Eoff, Dec. 26th 1865. 4 chi ldren were born unto them, 3 surviving. Grand children 11, 7 living. Prayer by Watts, remarks by Eld. T.W. Dotson, at 2 p.m., Mon., 21st 1908, Smith Cemetery.
Reburial of the 4 Bradford children from the George T. Bradford Graveyard, 2 1/2 miles above Relfe to the Smith Cemetery, Jan'y 7th 1909. Moses, Arthur, Berta and Everett Bradford.
Mrs. Leona Olive, wife of Joseph S. Ousley, died at her home on Piney Feb. the 5th 1909, at 12.45 p.m., aged 40 ys., 4 ms., & 6 ds. Mrs. Ousley was born in Overton Co., Tenn., Sept. 29th 1868 and was dau. of the late Wm. R. and Nancy Jane (Johnson) Yelton and of a family of 9 children, 7 of whom survive death. I first visited this family on the 3d day of March 1894 and Mrs. Malinda beloved wife of Mr. Sherrill Dunham was taken at the age of 35 ys, 1 mo., & 15 ds. Her husband Mr. Sherrill Dunham only surviv ed his wife from Mar. the 3d to May the 12th of the same year when he passed away, at the age of 37 ys., 5 ms., & 6 ds. The next to go was the beloved mother, Mrs. Nancy Jane Yelton, who died Aug. the 1st 1907, aged 72 ys., 8 ms., & 26 ds. Then the father Mr. William R. Yelton was called to go Dec. the 4th 1908 at the age of 76 ys. 3 ms., & 15 ds. And now again death has taken a beloved sister from this once happy family. On the 2d day of Jan'y 1888 she was united in marriage with Mr. Joseph S. Ousley and unto them were born 9 children, all living. In her fathers family the 1st Mrs. Louisa, now Mrs. Parker, wife of R.B.Parker of Birch Tree, 2d Wm. B. Yelton of Mill Creek, 3d Mrs. Viola Ousley of Birch Tree, 4th John R. Yelton of Cole Camp, 5th Erastus J.. Y elton of Rolla, 6th Mr. Burr L. Yelton of Mill Creek, and 7 Robert Stonewall of Mill Creek.
Mr. Francis Marion Mathis, died near Waynesville, MO, Mar. 7th 1909 at 20 minutes to 4 p.m., aged 52 ys., 11 ms., & 6 ds. Was taken to the Smith Cemetery near Edgar Springs, Mar. 9th and buried by the side of his mother & father at 4 p.m., service at the c emetery by Watts, Mar. 9th 1909 at 4 p.m., Tues.
John William King died in the St. Josephine Hospital in St. Louis, MO, March 15th 1909 at 2 p.m., aged 33 ys., 9 ms., & 26 ds. He was brought to the Smith Cemetery, Mar. 17th 1909, arriving at 2 p.m. and where a funeral sermon was preached from Rev. 21X25. His wife and dau., Florence, his father & mother, Hettie Steel, & Claud were present (Sammie was not there). J.J. Watts
Rev. Thomas W. Dotson died near Flat, April 3d 1909 at 10=30 p.m., aged 71 ys., 2 ms., & 23 ds. Buried at the Smith Cemetery April 5th 1909 at 3 p.m., after sermon by J.J. Watts from Phil. 1X21.
Mrs. Manda Ellen Case, wife of Esquire Spencer Case and a dau. of Sister Mary E. Baker, died at Boyd, Colorado, April 24th 1909, aged 26 ys. and 23 days. Was brought back to Beulah where I preached a funeral discourse from Rev. 21X4, April 26th 1909 at 3 p .m. on Tues. Husband, 3 children, mother, 5 brothers and 5 sisters surviving. James-Alex-Cleveland-Marvis and Cecil. Eveline Brown-Luana Ward-Rosetta Jones-Leona Arnet & Lizzie.
Eva Zylpha Delilah Keeney, dau. of Abner Martin & Frances E. Keeney, died at the old Ham Lawson farm on Spring Creek, between Relfe & Pillman's, May 13th 1909 at 1 o'clock a.m., aged 1 yr., 7 ms., & 25 ds. Of a family of 7 children, 6 surviving, with fathe r & mother. Her death was caused by sucking a piece of bread down her wind pipe, buried at Watts Lawn Cemetery, May 14th 1909 at 12 noon after a sermon by J.J. Watts from Psalms 34X19, Hymns 90=145=8 & 34 1/2.
Charles Thomas Lamar was born in Crawford Co., MO, March 25th 1853, died of apoplexy fell dead in the field at Edgars, June 21st 1909, aged 56 ys., 3 ms., & 25 ds. L.D. Moneymaker preached a sermon & I followed by remarks, June 22d 1909 at 2 p.m., Tues.
Robert Warren died at his home Aug. the 21st 1909 at 3 p.m., aged 60 ys., 9 ms., & 6 ds, leaving a widow & 26 grand children and 8 are dead, making 34 in all. Burial on Sun. Aug. 22d at 3 p.m. by the Odd Fellows=Religious service by writer J.J. Watts.
Joe Line, son of Noah P. and Isabelle Line, aged 8 ys., 2 ms., & 1 day, died near Edgar Springs in Phelps Co., MO, Oct. 2d 1909 at 1 o'clock a.m., pneumonia fever. sick 15 ds. Of a family of 11 children, 8 surviving, with father and mother & grandpaw Line .
Julia Ann Black, dau. of Wm. T. & Annalea Black, died at home near Craddock, Nov. 4th 1909 at 7-30 p.m., aged 14 ys., 5 ms., & 23 ds. Of a family of 8 children, only one living. Burial Nov. 5th at 3 p.m., funeral sermon at cemetery.
Charles Decker did at Decker, in Pulaski Co., MO., Dec. 2d 1909 at 9-30 a.m., aged 83 ys., 6 ms., & 22 ds. Bro. Decker was born in Tompkins Co., N.Y., May the 10th 1826 and was of a family of 6 children, 3 surviving=Two sisters and one brother. Father of 5 children, 2 living. Mr. Charles R. Decker of Decker, MO, & Robert Earl Decker of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a member of the Episcopal Ch. of Fairbo, Minnesota, and has lived at Cedar Rapids for the last 20 years. Was buried at the Dry Creek Cemetery, D ec. 3d 1909 at 3 p.m. Prayer at the house and sermon at the cemetery.
William P. Ousley died at the Tom. Ousley house, Dec. the 25th 1909 at 1 o'clock a.m., aged 42 ys., 10 ms., & 7 ds, leaving a widow and 7 children. Three by 1st wife & 4 by 2d wife. He was a son of Malinda and Crawford Ousley, and of a family of 19 childr en, 12 surviving. Cris, James S., Cata Dotson, Joseph S., Bida Chambers, Walter, Ela, Thomas, Charles, Hattie, Ida and ____.
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