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Truelove Cemetery - Barry County, Missouri

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A. M. B.

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C. B.

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E. B.

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M. A. B.

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N. E. B.

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W. J. B.

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BERRYHILL, Drusilla R. (HACKNEY)

Sep. 11, 1857

Apr. 18, 1879

Inscription: "Wife of F. A. Berryhill" Research Note: Her husband, Fernando Alburtus Berryhill, was a son of Michael Weeks and Catherine (Broyles) Berryhill, and he died in Mendocino Co., CA.

Family

Donna Cooper

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BERRYHILL, Robert E.

Apr. 1879

June 27, 1879

Inscription: "Age 2 ms, 11 ds, June 27, 1879 - Son of F. A. & D. H."

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BOLIN, Dave

No Date

July 30, 1913

Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Wayne News: While making ties last Wednesday, Dave Bolin fell dead near the old Martin place, one mile from Wayne. His remains were taken to his home at Washburn and were laid to rest in the Truelove Cemetery Saturday. He leaves a wife and three daughters to mourn their loss. We sympathize with the family. August 7, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican

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BRADSHAW, William

Oct. 9, 1899
MO

Nov. 22, 1917
Exeter, Barry Co., MO

Research Note: A single farmer, died of typhoid fever, due to infected water.. Parents listed as George W. & Missouri (Whitley) Bradshaw, both of KY. 

Death Certificate

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BRATTIN, Monroe Henry

Oct. 22, 1810
Madison Co., KY

Sep. 11, 1886
Barry Co., MO

Inscription: "Remember friends as you pass by, as you hold, so once was I, as I am not, you soon will be prepared for death and follow me." "CEVCX 76 years, 20 days" Research Note: Husband of 1. Sarah Bowman 2. Saphroney Ferguson - Another Photo

Frances Albert

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BRATTIN, Saphroney (FERGUSON)

No Date

Mar. 7, 1901
Barry Co., MO

Inscription: "Remember friends as you pass by, as you hold, so once was I, as I am not, you soon will be prepared for death and follow me. C E V C X" - Research Note: Buried next to her husband, Monroe Brattin.

Frances Albert

J. C.

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No Date

Research Note: This stone was found under the stone for Harriett Montgomery.

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COFFEY, Henry

Aug. 13, 1840

Aug. 20, 1893

SSW: Mary E. - Inscription: "Father"

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COFFEY, Mary E.

May 9, 1843

Dec. 19, 1910

SSW: Henry - Inscription: "Mother"

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COUCH, James E.

Jan. 16, 1876

Nov. 8, 1887

Inscription: "Son of I. D. & S. J."

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COUCH, Sarah M.

Sep. 6, 1868

Oct. 6, 1885

Inscription: "Dau. of I. D. & S. J."

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L. C. D.

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DAVIS, Elnora

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No Date

Inscription: "Dau. of H. & E. Davis"

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DURHAM, James Mason

Feb. 22, 1819

Sumner Co., TN

Oct. 19, 1889

Barry Co., MO

Research Note: His wife was Margaret Hubbart. They married on September 29, 1842 in Barry Co., MO.

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DURHAM, Mathew B.

Mar. 30, 1850
Washburn Prairie,
Barry Co., MO

Feb. 8, 1907
Washburn, Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Cassville Democrat, Feb 16, 1907 - Mathew B. Durham Dead - Death has claimed another old time citizen of this county, in the person of Mat. Durham, who died at his home in Washburn, Feb. 8th, 1907, age 57 years of a complication troubles, with his kidneys and rheumatism. He was a son of the late James M. and Margaret (Hubbert) Durham, highly respected citizens of this county, during life, and was born March 30th 1850, on Washburn Prairie, where he lived all his life. He left a wife, two sons three sisters and three brothers to mourn hid death. For many years he had been a member of the C.P. church and Rev. E. W. Love conducted funeral services at the Truelove church. Sunday afternoon, amide very large number of relatives, friends and neighbors. He was also a member of the I.O.O.F. Society and was laid to rest with their honors. Many years ago he was assessor of Barry county and made a very good citizen and never harmed anybody, besides he had the respect and confidence of all. The following were pall bearers: W. B. Adcock, F. A. Denton, C. T. Fulton, J. H. Mosley, L. Woodruff and J. M. Mitchell.

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Barbara Erwin

EDENS, Everet

Mar. 18, 1885

No Date

SSW: Sallie

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EDENS, Henry H.

Apr. 26, 1882

Dec. 9, 1888

Inscription: "Son of C. W. & T."

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EDENS, Maudey

No Date

Apr. 25, 1878

No Data

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EDENS, Sallie (REED)

Sep. 6, 1889

June 13, 1912 Washburn, Barry Co., MO

SSW: Everet Edens - Research Note: Wife of Evert, mother of Manord - Age 22 Years.

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ELLIS, Jeff J.

Sep. 1, 1893

Aug. 17, 1972

SSW: Ellis, Mary E. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 20, 1915"

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ELLIS, Marion Chester

Feb. 25, 1936
Cassville, Barry Co., MO

Feb. 25, 1936
Cassville, Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Parents listed as Jefferson J. M. & Mary Eliza E. (Vanderpool) Ellis, both of MO. Stillborn. Resource: Missouri Death Certificates

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ELLIS, Mary E.

Jan. 30, 1897

Jan. 11, 1982

SSW: Jeff J. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 20, 1915"

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ELLIS, Pharis S.

Aug. 2, 1922

Jan. 20, 1941

No Data

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ELLIS, Shirley Louise Mar. 21, 1950
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Apr. 24, 1950
Rural Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Infant daughter of Lee Ellis and Norma Bruce.

Death Certificate
Phyllis Long

ERWIN, __ny

___15, 1890?

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No Data

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ERWIN, Elizabeth "Betsy" Anne (CATRON)

July 23, 1827
Scott Co., VA

Jan. 12, 1913
Exeter, Barry Co., MO

SSW: William S. - Inscription - on the base: "Thy trials ended, Thy rest is won" - Research Note: Spouse of William Stuart Erwin. First entry had birth year as 1824. Beverly's Note: She was a widow, age 85 years, 5 months and 10 days of age. Her father was Catron, and her mother was Kate Smith. Name on death certificate is Betsy Ann Erwin. Sam Erwin, Exeter, MO was the informant. Cert.# 86. - January 16, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Exeter News: Aunt Betsy Erwin who has been staying with her son, Sam Erwin, passed away Monday, and her remains were placed in the Truelove Cemetery, Tuesday.

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Vickie Carey
Renata Dempsey

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Death Certificate
Deceased Beverly Matthews

Barbara Erwin

ERWIN, Gertrude "Gerty" Forest

Apr. 1, 1883
Barry Co., MO

Sep. 18, 1884
Barry Co., MO

Inscription: "Dau of S. W. & M. J." - Research Note: Daughter of Sam E. Erwin & Mary Jane (Rogers) Erwin.

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Vickie Carney Barbara Erwin

ERWIN, Joshua E.

Apr. 4, 1827 Unicoi Co., TN

May 11, 1873 Wayne, Barry Co., MO

3 upright stones together, Joshua, his wife Rachel, and Rachel's mother, Hannah Weston. Joseph E. Erwin married Rachel Weston Sept 15, 1853 in Barry Co., MO

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Betty Erickson

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Barbara Erwin

Donna Cooper

ERWIN, M. E. (MORGAN)

Dec. 5, 1867

Aug. 11, 1889

Barry Co., MO

Inscription: "Wife of S. E. Erwin" 22 yr, 5 mo, 5 ds" - Research Note: Meissorin E. Morgan married Samuel E. Erwin Oct. 10, 1886 in Barry County. She was his second wife. Another Photo

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Barbara Erwin

ERWIN, Mary Jane (ROGERS)

Mar. 6, 1856

Apr. 30, 1885
Barry Co., MO

Wife of Samuel E. (on stone Sam E.) Her stone reads M. J. Erwin. She married Samuel Erwin, Feb. 27, 1878 in Barry Co., MO. Another Photo

Family History
Vickie Carey

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Barbara Erwin

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ERWIN, Rachel (WESTON)

Aug. 25, 1835
Greene Co., TN

June 2, 1873 Wayne, Barry Co., MO

Inscription: Wife of Jos Erwin" - Research Note: Wife of Joshua Erwin - Mar. Sept 15, 1853 Dau. of Thomas & Hannah (Crumley) Weston

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Betty Fountain Erickson

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Barbara Erwin

Donna Cooper

ERWIN, Samuel E.

June 11, 1849
Hancock Co., TN

Oct. 27, 1936
Washburn, Barry Co., MO

Samuel E. was the Son of William Stuart & Elizabeth Ann (Catron) Erwin. Info provided by family photos and grandmother of writer, Mrs. Hazel M. (Erwin) Higgs. Beverly's Note: Informant of his death was Noah Erwin, Exeter, MO. He was 87 years, 4 Months and 16 days of age. He was married to Bartie. And Bartie passed away Feb. 1943, Barry Co., MO. He married Mary Jane Rogers, Feb. 27, 1878 in Barry Co., MO, and she was born Mar. 6, 1856. Another Photo

Nichole Phillips

Vickie Carey

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Barbara Erwin

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Deceased Beverly Matthews

ERWIN, William M.

Jan. 22, 1888

Nov. 1, 1971

Inscription: "PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR I"

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ERWIN, William P.

No Date

Aug. 20, 1930
Washburn, Barry Co. MO

Research Note: Informant was Calvin Fountain, Washburn, MO. He was widowed. farmer, abt. 78 years of age. Poisoned. According to the age, He would have been born abt. 1852.

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Deceased Beverly Matthews

ERWIN, William S.

Jan. 27, 1820
TN

Jan. 30, 1892
Exeter, Barry Co., MO

Inscription: "Thy trials ended. Thy rest is won" - SSW: Elizabeth A.

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Renata Dempsey

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EVANS, Sarah A.

July 26, 1844

Nov 3, 1919

No Data

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EVANS, Wesley

Oct. 10, 1844

July 10, 1887

No Data

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FIELDS, Berthena G. (THOMPSON)

Sep. 25, 1837

Rhea Co., TN

Aug. 2, 1911

Barry Co., MO

SSW: Chambers - Research Note: Stone reads Berthena but obituary reads Perthena and has 1838 on it. Her death certificate has her name as Berthina and reads that her father was Stephen Thompson, born Rhea Co., TN and that her mother's maiden name was Peterson. The cause of her death was listed as vascular heart disease. Newton Meador of Washburn, MO, gave the information.

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Death Certificate
Donna Cooper

FIELDS, Chambers

1829

1909

SSW: Berthena G.

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FLETCHER, W. Don

Oct. 21, 1931

No Date

SSW: B. Maxine

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FLETCHER, Doyle L.

1933

1971

SSW: Lorene A.

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FLETCHER, Lorene Adella (WRIGHT)

Jan. 1, 1933

Washburn, Barry Co., MO

Apr. 10, 2007

Springfield, Greene Co., MO

SSW: Doyle L. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Clarence and Neva (Snook) Wright. She married Doyle Leroy Fletcher on July 8, 1952, in Hutchinson, Kansas, and he preceded her in death October 8, 1971. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Wright.

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FLETCHER, B. Maxine

July 30, 1937

June 7, 1981

SSW: W. Don

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FULP, Ruth

No Date

Apr. 1881

Inscription: "Wife of P. H. Fulp - Age ___,11 mos, 21 ds" - Another Photo

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GOWEN, ___

No Date

No Date

Inscription: "Infant __ of B. A. & S. S."

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GOWEN, Alfred T.

Sep. 20, 1877

Oct. 4, 1877

Inscription: "Infant Son of B. A. & S. S."

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GOWEN, Infant Daughter

Nov. 18, 1874

Jan. 26. 1875

Inscription: "Infant Daughter of B. A. & S. S."

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GOWEN, Infant Daughter

Nov. 4, 1872

Nov. 4, 1872

Inscription: "Gowen, Infant Dau. born & died Nov. 4, 1887, Dau. of B. A. & S. S."

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GOWEN, Infant Daughter

May 17, 1879

May 18, 1879

Inscription: "Gowen, Infant Dau. May 17, 1879 May 18, 1879, Dau. of B. A. & S. S."

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GOWEN, Infant Son

Apr. 7, 1887

Apr. 7, 1887

Inscription: "Gowen, Infant Son of B. A. & N. J. - born & died April 7, 1887"

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GOWEN, Sarah S.

Apr. 9, 1852

July 6, 1882

Inscription: "Wife of B. A. Gowen"

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HARRISON, Francis Marion (STEVENSON)

Apr. 24, 1834
Cincinnati, OH

Oct. 13, 1913
Washburn, Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Name may be some variation of Frances Marian, since this is a woman, and typically male spellings were on cert. Parents were listed as Hugh & Marion (Marian?) Stevenson of OH. Informant listed as Fred F. Harrison.

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HEREFORD, Catherine

May 17, 1816

July 1, 1900

No Data

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HICKMAN, Barthenia Elizabeth (METCALF)

Jun. 22, 1884
Estill Co., KY

Nov. 29, 1972

SSW: W. M. - Research Note: Barthenia Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Metcalf) Hickman married William M. Hickman on Feb. 12, 1902. She was a daughter of Elijah James & Mary Frances (Sparks) Metcalf.

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Patty McWilliams

HICKMAN, Edwin E.

Oct. 31, 1879
KS

Jan. 20, 1899

Barry Co., MO

Inscription: "19 y 2 m 20 d, Jan. 20, 1899 son of O. P. & F." - Research Note: Edwin E. Hickman is listed as Edward (may be his middle name) in the 1880 KS census with his parents. His birth was calculated from his age at death along with the 1880 census which reports his birth as Oct 1879. He was a son of Oliver P. & Frances (Winterbottom) Hickman also buried in Truelove Cemetery.

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Census
Patty McWilliams

HICKMAN, Elnora (WHITT)

Jan. 15, 1881

Oct. 6, 1899

Barry Co., MO

Inscription: "Wife of W. M." - Research Note: "November 9, 1899, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Washburn News: Died, Nov. 6, wife of William Hickman, and interred in the Truelove cemetery the 7th. Mr. Hickman's child died before the wife." Mother was Elnora Hickman. - Stone has October as the date. Patty's Note: Barry County Marriage Bk I, 1897-1902, pg 42 William Hickman, age 22, & Elnora Whitt, age 16, married Nov 3, 1897 by H. Pinkson, MG. These dates fit with the dates of their tombstones. This info would also fit with the stone for Infant Hickman in Truelove, died Oct 1899 - he may have died at birth since there is only one date.

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Patty McWilliams

HICKMAN, Francis (WINTERBOTTOM?)

Apr. 1854

London, England

Oct. 12, 1927

Blackwell, Kay Co., OK

SSW: Oliver - Research Note: She was the wife of Oliver P. Hickman also buried in Truelove and the mother of William M. Hickman & Edwin E. Hickman buried in Truelove. Her name was said to be Winterbottom.

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Family
Patty McWilliams

HICKMAN, Oliver Perry

1846

Hancock Co., IL

1902

Barry Co., MO

SSW: Francis - Research Note: Oliver was the husband of Frances (Winterbottom); father of William M. & Edwin E. buried in this cemetery. Patty posted that he was born in 1847. The stone reads 1846. The 1900 census for Ash Twp., Barry County and an online family group sheet posted by Terry J. Hickman reads that his birth date was Sept. 1847. Terry posted that he was born in Hancock Co., IL.

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Tombstone & census
Patty McWilliams

HICKMAN, Orlando "Ned'' Perry

Feb. 14, 1923
Washburn, Barry Co., MO

Aug. 27, 1996
Mt. Comfort, MO

Married Vivian Havoline on July 15, 1941 - who died in 1983. Another Photo

Joplin Globe

Aug. 29, 1999

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HICKMAN, Infant

No Date

1899

Research Note: "November 9, 1899, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Weekly Paper, Cassville, Barry Co., MO Washburn News: Died, Nov 6, wife of William Hickman, and interred in the Truelove cemetery the 7th. Mr. Hickman's child died before the wife." Mother was Elnora Hickman.

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Cassville Republican
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HICKMAN, William M.

Apr. 29, 1876
Crawford Co., KS

Jan. 20, 1958
Washburn, Barry Co., MO

SSW: Barthenia E. - Research Note: Patty posted that he was born in 1876 and not 1875 as the stone reads.

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Family
Patty McWilliams

HOOTEN, Bethella

Feb. 6, 1908
Barry Co., MO

Jan. 15, 1911
Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Daughter of George Elihu & Sarah Frances (Baughman) Hooten.

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HOOTEN, Floyd

1918
Barry Co., MO

1922
Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Son of George Elihu & Sarah Frances (Baughman) Hooten.

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HOOTEN, Infant

abt 1915

Jan. 1917

Barry Co., MO

Research Note: A 2 year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Hooten of Liberty township died Jan 4 of membranous croup. Rev. Chas. Vanzandt conducted funeral services at the Truelove Church and the remains were interred in the cemetery there.

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January 13, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat

HOOTEN, Marie

Feb. 27, 1905
Barry Co., MO

Mar. 31, 1906
Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Parents may be George Elihu and Sarah Frances (Baughman) Hooten.

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HOOTEN, Mary Ann (DAVIS)

Aug. 23, 1843
Vanderburgh Co, IN

Dec. 24, 1922
Exeter, Barry, MO

SSW: Willis A. - Research Note: Married Willis D. Hooten, on Feb 28, 1864, in Spencer, Owen Co., IN. Research Note: Her death certificate states that she died Dec. 24, 1922 and not 1921 as the stone reads. The 1922 one would be correct since the doctor filled it out at the time of her death. It states that her father was Joe Davis born in KY and her mother's maiden name was Wallace born in IN. Joe Hooten was the informant.

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Death Certificate

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HOOTEN, Oma

Feb. 23, 1906
Barry Co., MO

Nov. 2, 1914
Barry Co., MO

No Data

Cemetery Info
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HOOTEN, Virgil

Jan. 11, 1915
Barry Co., MO

Jan. 4, 1917
Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Son of George Elihu and Sarah Frances (Baughman) Hooten

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HOOTEN, Willis Arthur

Mar. 2, 1868
Paragon, Morgan Co., IN

Dec. 22, 1934
West Of Exeter, Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Nickname was "Art". Son of Willis D. & Mary Ann (Davis) Hooten. No indication of marriage. His death certificate reads that he died Dec. 26, 1934, which would be the correct date since the doctor filled it out at the time of his death. His father was given as born in Spencer, IN and his name as Willis Hooten. His mother was given as Mary Davis born in IL. His birth place of Paragon is located in Morgan County. He was a farmer listed as single. He had a cerebral hemorrhage. Phyllis' Note: Son of Willis and Mary (Davis) Hooten. Single. Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemorrhage.

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Phyllis Long

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Jill Stafford

Death Certificate

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HOOTEN, Willis Davis

Jan. 28, 1840
Owen Co., MO

Aug. 14, 1929
Liberty, Barry
Co., MO

SSW: Mary A. - Research Note: Certificate was in Civil War pension records. Married Mary Ann Davis on Feb 28, 1864 Spencer, Owen, MO. Son of Emanuel Hooten and Elizabeth Massey.

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Death Certificate

IRWIN, M. Deo

Apr. 28, 1902

July 10, 1902

Inscription: "Son of J. B. & H. J."

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JENNINGS, Dorothy F.

1913

2001

SSW: Floyd E.

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JENNINGS, Floyd E.

July 8, 1909
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO

Sep. 28, 1996
Cassville, Barry Co., MO

SSW: Dorothy F. - Research Note: He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. He married Dorothy Frances Fletcher on Sept. 28, 1959, at Dilworth, MN.

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Misc. Jasper Co., MO Obituaries online
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JOHNSON, Infant

June 24, 1912
Exeter, Barry Co., MO

June 24, 1912
Exeter, Barry Co., MO

Research Note: This was an unnamed female child. The cause of death was premature birth. the father was listed as H. F. Johnson, born in MO. The mother was Nora (Bayless) Johnson, born in MO.

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Death Certificate
Jay Trace

JOHNSON, William

Apr. 21, 1868

Oct. 29, 1868

Inscription: "Son of J. T. & M. J. Johnson"

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