Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Birth: 12 Sep 1904
• Death: 16 Jan 1948
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CIRCUIT CLERK, R.C, JONES DIES;
FUNERAL SERVICE SUNDAY
After an illness of about a year, Circuit Clerk and Recorder, R.C. (Bob) Jones passed away at the St. Mary's Hospital last Friday. He was a son of Mrs. Margaret Jones of Brunot and the late Solomon Jones. He was 43 years old.
He was a member of the Christian Church at Brunot, having been converted at the age of sixteen. He was married to Miss Avis Lewis in 1925 and to this union nine children were born, two of whom preceded him in death while but infants.
Mr. Jones taught in the public schools in southeast Missouri for a number of years and was elected Circuit Clerk and Recorded in 1934, holding the office since that time. He was a member of the Selective Service Board during the war and has been a memberof the State Democratic Committee for the past two years.
He is survived by his wife, four sons, Robert L., Jerry L., James David, Charles Steven, and three daughters, Ruth Margaret, Hilda Jane and Mary Carrol, all of them home. Surviving also is his aged mother at Brunot, a sister, Mrs. Cora Russell of Brunot,and six brothers, Dr. C.N. Jones, Piedmont; Dr E.X. Jones and Ray X. Jones of Lilbourn; Dr. N.M. Jones, Caspbell; Thos. D. Jones, Brunot; and F.I. Jones, Sikeston. There are also many other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.
Services were held on Sunday afternoon at the Ironton High School Auditorium with Dr. Walker of the Presbyterian Orphanage at Farmington in charge. Burial was at Des Arc where his two children are interred, White and Sons service.
(THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper...Ironton, Iron County, Missouri...Jan. 22, 1948)
!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
DES ARC HARKENIGS
A large crowd attended the funeral of R.C. Jones last Sunday at Ironton at 1 p.m. Burial was in the Des Arc Cemetery where two of their children are buried. Mrs. Jones was born and reared near Des Arc and has many friends who sympathize deeply with her and the children in the loss of their husband and father. The relatives here for the funeral were Mrs. Ben Knight of Kansas City, Kiss Alta Lewis of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Buford Lewis and wife of St. Louis, Howard Lewis of Alton, Ill., Edgar Lovelace and wife of Festus, Ross Nichols and wife of Belleview. Many friends from nearby towns were here. We have not space to mention all.
(THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper...Ironton, Iron County, Missouri...Jan. 22, 1948)
!NOTES
Robert Coleman Jones was the son of Margaret (Stevenson) and Solomon F. Jones. Robert is buried in the Mt. View Cemetery at Des Arc, Missouri.

Research notes courtesy of Linda E. Lewis, “George Lewis Descendants”, published October 1992.

Robert married Avis Lewis on 26 May 1925 in Ironton, Iron County, Missouri, USA. Avis (daughter of Jerome Boneparte Lewis and Zilla Seal) was born on 27 Aug 1906 in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 12 May 1988 in Ironton, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Iron County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
MRS. JONES APPOINTED TO TAKE HUSBANDS PLACE
The vacancy created by the death of Circuit and Recorder, R.C. Jones, has been filled, by appointment of the Governor. The appointee is Mrs. R.C. Jones, widow of the deceased officer. A delegation of Democrats from here was in Jefferson City on Monday to visit the state executive. On Tuesday Mrs. Jones received the appointment and was sworn in office on Wednesday.
Mrs. Jones states that she will spend part of each day in the office learn the duties and will, to the best of her ability, learn the duties and perform them. The office has had, for long years, very capable assistance with Miss Clara Schwab as deputy, who will continue under Mrs. Jones.
(THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper...Ironton, Iron County, Missouri ... January 22, 1948)

!OBITUARY
Funeral services for Avis Jones, age 81 of Ironton, MO were held Monday, May 16, at 11 a.m. from the First United Presbyterian Church of Ironton, with the Rev. Richard Neil officiating.

Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Des Arc.

She passed away May 12 at the Arcadia Valley Hospital.

She was born August 27, 1906 in Des Arc, and was the daughter of the late Jerome B. Lewis and Zilla Seal. On May 26, 1925 she was united in marriage to Robert Coleman Jones, who preceded her in death on January 26, 1948.
She is survived by five children, Ruth McHenry of Ironton, Hilda Tims of Florissant, Mary Carol Harmon of Bensalem, Penn., James Jones of FallsChurch, VA, and Charles Stephen Jones of Ballwin; 2 daughters in law, Iola Jones and Kathern Jones; 4 brothers, Buford Lewis of Des Arc, Russell Lewis of Woodriver, Ill., Howard Lewis of Alton, Ill., and Carter Lewis of Platte City; 2 sisters, Inez Knight of Kansas City, NO and Vela Nichols of St. Louis; 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by 4 sons, Donald Lee, Ross Franklin, Robert L. and Jerry L. Jones; and 4 sisters, Alta Lindquist, Wanda Lovelace, Orpha Lewis and Hazel Lewis.
After her husband's death in 1948, she was appointed to fill the term of circuit clerk and recorder of deeds of Iron County, and held that position for over 25 years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Ironton, and was active in many Civic Organizations. (Copy of newspaper article obtained from Mary Lu Wallace Politte in March 1991. The date 1988 was handwritten on the article.)

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Notes for SOLOMON FRANKLIN JONES:
Solomon and Margaret had four sons who were doctors, Charlie, Noah, Frank and Ed.

Buried:
Brewington Cemetery

Solomon + Margaret Louise Stevenson. Margaret was born on 28 Dec 1858 in , Reynolds County, Missouri, United States; died on 03 Jun 1948 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried in , Reynolds County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
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!MARRIAGE LICENSE

STATE OF MISSOURI ...COUNTY OF IRON ...This License Authorizes any Judge of a Court of Record or Justice of the Peace, or any Licensed or Ordained Preacher of the Gospel, who is a citizen of the United States, to Solemnize Marriage between Jerome B. Lewisof the County of Iron and State of Missouri who is over the age of twenty-one years; and Miss Zella Seal of the County of Iron and State of Missouri who is over the age of eighteen years.

Witness my hand as Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder of Deeds, with the seal of office hereto affixed, at my office in Ironton Mo. this 31st day of December 1902

By C.G. Whitworth, Deputy.

Arthur Huff, Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder of Deeds.

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STATE OF MISSOURI ...COUNTY OF IRON ...This is to certify that the undersigned Justice of the Peace did at Des Arc, Mo in said County, on the 4th day of January A.D. 1903, unite in Marriage the above named persons. And I further certify that I am a citizen of the United States, and legally qualified under the laws of the State of Missouri to solemnize Marriages.

J.H. Johnson JP

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The foregoing Certificate of Marriage was filed for record in my office on the 3rd day of January A.D. 1903.

Arthur Huff, Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder of Deeds. (Copy of liscense received June 1991 from Carolyn Keathley McBurney)

!OBITUARY

Jerome B. Lewis one of our oldest citizens, passed away at his home here on Christmas day, about noon after a lingering illness. He had many friends here and in Iron County. He owned a nice farm near the Roberts community but when he grew older and his boys all left the farm to find employment in the city he moved to town and sold his farm now owned by R. D. Mann. He will be missed by his family and friends.

He leaves his widow and nine children who were all here to attend the funeral except Mrs. Ben Knight of Parkville, Missouri, who came after getting the news about her fathers death but received a telephone message after arriving here that her husband became ill and had entered a hospital. She and her children left at once to return to Parkville to be near him. We are glad to report he is improving.

Mr. Lewis' wife, the former Miss Zella Seal passed away some years ago. She was the mother of his children. In later years he was married to Miss Ailsey Blanton of Ironton. She has been a faithful wife to him and a mother to his children and tenderly nursed him during his illness.

Funeral services were held from the School Gym, Monday afternoon. A large crowd of friends and relatives attended. Rev. West, his former pastor, preached the funeral assisted by Rev. A. L. Gilliam, pastor of the Baptist church and R.I. Stamp offered a prayer.

Mr. Lewis was a good Christian man and a member of the Presbyterian church. The choir was composed of members from all the churches. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Seal from Flat River sang a special number with Mrs. Hazel Hagerty at the piano.

The McSpadden Funeral Home of Van Buren had charge of the funeral. There were many beautiful floral sprays and wreaths and lovely baskets from his many friends and relatives. Burial was in the family lot here.

Among the relatives attending were Fred Lewis and family from Cape Girardeau, Billy Lewis and family from Flat River, brothers of Mr. Lewis, The Blanton families was from Ironton, The late Tyler Keathley family and their children, Miss Alta Lewis from Kenosha, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lewis and family from Alton, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Ross Nichols and son from Belleview,

Russell Lewis and wife and baby from St. Louis, Pfc. Carter Lewis from his camp in Washington, Mrs. Avis Jones and children from Ironton. One daughter, Mrs. Edgar Lovelace, husband and children had recently sailed for New Zealand and could not be here. Our deepest sympathy is extended to the widow and children.

May the Lord bless and comfort them in their great loss of a loving husband and father. He was our friend. (THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper ...DES ARC HARKENINGS column... Ironton, Iron County, Missouri... Thursday, December 30, 1954)

!NOTES

Jerome Bonepart Lewis is buried in the Mt. View Cemetery in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri. (Information received in September 1992 from Mary Lu Politte. She obtained the info from Ruth Jones McHenry)

!NOTES

Zilla Seal Lewis was buried in the Des Arc Cemetery in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri.

Children:

HAZEL LEWIS b. 28 Sep 1903 d. 26 Mar 1906
AVIS LEWIS b. 27 Aug 1906 d. 12 May 1988
ORPHA LEWIS b. 12 Jun 1909 d. 13 Dec 1918
JEROME BUFORD LEWIS b. 23 Jan 1916
INEZ LEWIS b. 27 May
HOWARD LEWIS b. 9 Jun 1918
RUSSELL LEWIS b. Jun 1920
WANA LEWIS b. 3 Sep 1923 d. 9 Sep 1982
CARTER LEWIS b. 12 Dec
VELA LEWIS b. 23 Oct 1924
ALTA LEWIS b. 30 Oct d. 1 Jul 1976

He also married (208) AILSEY BLANTON.

Research notes courtesy of Linda E. Lewis, “George Lewis Descendants”, published October 1992.

1900 United States Federal Census about Jerome B Lewis
Name: Jerome B Lewis
[Gerome B Lawes]
Age: 27
Birth Date: Nov 1872
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1900: Union, Iron, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's name: Abigal Lewis
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Occupation: View on Image
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Household Members:
Name Age
Abigal Lewis 60
Jerome B Lewis 27
William W Lewis 23
Katie Lewis 21
Fred Lewis 19
James M Lewis 16

1910 United States Federal Census about Jerome Lewis
Name: Jerome Lewis
Age in 1910: 37
Birth Year: abt 1873
[abt 1853]
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1910: Union, Iron, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Zella Lewis
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
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Household Members:
Name Age
Jerome Lewis 37
Zella Lewis 26
Avious Lewis 3
Alta Lewis 2
Orpha Lewis 0
[10/12]
Abigail Lewis 70
Fred Lewis 29


1920 United States Federal Census about Jerome Lewis
Name: Jerome Lewis
Age: 47
Birth Year: abt 1873
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1920: Union, Iron, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Zille Lewis
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Home Owned: Own
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Jerome Lewis 47
Zille Lewis 36
Avious Lewis 13
Alla Lewis 12
Inez Lewis 8
Buford Lewis 4
Howard Lewis 1

1930 United States Federal Census about Jerome B Lewis
Name: Jerome B Lewis
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1873
Birthplace: Missouri
Race: White
Home in 1930: Union, Iron, Missouri
Map of Home: View map
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Zella Lewis
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Occupation:

Education:

Military service:

Rent/home value:

Age at first marriage:

Parents' birthplace:

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Name Age
Jerome B Lewis 57
Zella Lewis 46
Inez M Lewis 18
J Buford Lewis 14
Howard H Lewis 12
Acie R Lewis 9
[9 9/12]
Wana L Lewis 6
[6 6/12]
Velah A Lewis 5
[5 5/12]
Carter C Lewis 0
[2 3/12]


1940 United States Federal Census about Jerome B Lewis
Name: Jerome B Lewis
Respondent: Yes
Age: 67
Estimated birth year: abt 1873
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Missouri
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Union, Iron, Missouri
Map of Home in 1940: View map
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Union, Iron, Missouri
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 18B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 307
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 1000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
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Household Members:
Name Age
Jerome B Lewis 67
Buford Lewis 24
Russell Lewis 19
Vera Lewis 15
Carter C Lewis 12

Jerome married Zilla Seal on 04 Jan 1903 in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri, USA. Zilla (daughter of John Polk Seal and Mary E. Mann) was born on 03 Dec 1883 in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 13 Jun 1938 in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Iron County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1850, , Madison County, Missouri, USA
• Residence: 1860, Polk Springs, Iron County, Missouri, USA
• Residence: 1870, , Iron County, Missouri, USA; Twp 30
• Residence: 1880, Chico, Butte County, California, USA
• Created: 25 Aug 2011

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From the Chico Enterprise, Chico, California August 11, 1882 :

This morning early, H.J. Clayton, a farmer from Rock Creek came into town after the Coroner. He stated that old man Shederick Jones had been found dead in his wagon. The suspicions were that he had met with foul play. Coroner Warren, Deputy Constable Rundel, Mr. Loy and an Enterprise reporter all started for the scene of the supposed murder. This murder had reportedly taken place between Rock Creek and Pine Creek. From the information received, we learned the following particulars upon the discovery of the body.

It appears that old man Shederick Jones who was about sixty-four years of age was in town yesterday to buy supplies and have some work done on his wagon. One of old man Jones's son-in-laws was also in town on horseback. During the course of the day Mr. Jones became quite imbibed from drinking liquor. When about to start for home Mr. Jones met up with Parker his son in-law. He induced Parker to tie his horse to the wagon and drive the old man's team. We are in total ignorance of anything occurring to mar the harmony of the trip home.

About two miles from the Jones farm, Jones and Parker ran into Mr. Clayton. Parker was still driving old man Jones' wagon at this point. The wagon was pulled up to a stop next to Mr. Clayton where upon a conversation took place between the two men on the wagon and Mr. Clayton. Jones was very anxious and persistent for Clayton to get into the wagon and drive him the rest of the way home. Mr. Clayton declined, but was then asked to have a drink with them from a flask. Mr. Clayton tasted the whiskey and then proceeded on his own way. This was the last that was seen of Shederick Jones alive.

During the night, Jones' wife came to the Clayton farm and told Mr.Clayton that her husband had not returned home, and that she had heard some strange noises coming from down the road. Mr. Clayton responded to the old ladies request to go search for her husband. Only a few hundred yards from the Jones farm house the wagon was discovered. The body of old man Shederick Jones was found lying in the bed of the wagon. Mr. Clayton found that blood was all over the bed of the wagon, and that the blood had ran through and was on the axle and also on the ground under the wagon. Mr. Clayton then satisfied himself that the old man was dead. Mr. Clayton then informed the deceased's wife of the matter and related to her that he had seen her husband and Parker on their way home earlier that evening. The old woman burst into tears saying that "They have quarreled again.” Evidently giving the suspicion that the best of feeling’s did not exist between Parker and the old man. This along with the fact that Parker wa

After arriving at the home of Parker it was learned that Parker had not returned home that night. Given the information of Mr. Clayton along with the facts of this morning an inquest will be held tomorrow at 10 o'clock. The Coroner just arrived into town with the body, it bears unmistakable evidence of undoubtedly foul play.

August 18, 1882 Friday evening newspaper.

Joseph Stevenson, also a son in-law of Shederick Jones called at this office today. He says, "I am certain that Parker will yet be caught.” There has been no sighting of Parker since that fatal day. Mr. Stevenson said that Mr. Jones had four sons who are farmers and living back in Iron County, Missouri, they were shocked to hear of the death of their father. They were very anxious about the search for Parker continuing and that the murderer should be caught.

August 18, 1882 Friday evening (page two column 4 & 5)

MURDERER CAPTURED Parker, the suspected murderer of Shederick Jones was captured yesterday at his home. He was at his home shaving off his whiskers and mustache to disguise himself and make his escape from the area. In Tuesday's Enterprise it was mentioned that Joseph Stevenson had called at this office telling us that the trail of the murderer had been lost but that the Jones family would keep up the search until Parker was found.

That very evening Joseph Stevenson and J. B. Scott arrived in town withthe suspected murderer Parker. From them the following particulars of their search and capture of Mr. Parker were learned. Upon leaving Chico Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Stevenson went to Pine Creek where he stayed the night at the residence of Richard Scott. Here they were met by Henry Jones, a son of the murdered man. Plans were made for a further search to be made the next day.

Yesterday morning J.B. Scott, Joseph Stevenson, and the young son of the murdered man, Henry Jones hitched up their spring wagon, Stevenson was mounted on his horse, they set out to search the mountains and see if any trace of Parker could be found. They were convinced that since Parker had not been seen near his house that he had to be in the mountains near Moody's Camp. They learned that Parker had been there one week ago yesterday, and that he had probably made his way to another camp further up in the foothills.

The first stopping place after leaving Scott's home was at Bob Anderson's in the foothills. They arrived there about noon time where they learned nothing as Parker nor any of his family had been seen since the murder. Leaving the Anderson place they turned to visit the place of the murder. Their course took them by the residence of old lady Jones the wife of the murdered man. Here they stopped to rest for a little bit.

Since it being after 2 o'clock in the afternoon it was determined to go by the Parker home to see if Mrs. Parker had heard anything from her husband. Stevenson arrived at the house ahead of the wagon containing young Henry Jones and Scott. As Stevenson arrived at the house he quickly dismounted and hurried into the house. He was met at the door by Mrs. Parker, who seemed to be very disconcerted at Stevenson's appearance. Almost at the same time Stevenson glanced into a small bedroom where he saw none other than Parker standing at the mirror shaving off his whiskers and mustache. Parker must have thought that this would somehow disguise him for his run out of the county.

Parker turned and looked out of the window where he saw the wagon coming up the path to the house. He looked at Stevenson asking who was in the wagon? Being told that it was young Henry Jones and Scott, Parker just withered and begged Stevenson to go into Chico with him so he could turn himself in to the Constable.

Stevenson told Parker that if he gave up without a fight that he would protect him until they got into town. Parker consented to the terms. Stevenson then turned to the door where he met young Jones and Scott. He informedthem of the capture and the terms of Parker. In conversation between the three the better feeling prevailed that it was now better to let the law take its course. Young Henry wisely concluded that the murderer of his father was in custody and to let the law furnish the revenge that he sought.

Parker was then allowed to finish shaving and prepare to go to Chico. Mrs. Parker, during this time was in a terrible state of agitation. The four young children, the oldest being only nine clung to their Mother'sdress with the strongest of affection, wondering what was taking place, and where their papa was being taken. It was the stoutest at heart. This poor woman being left alone with her four young children in total poverty, not knowing if their protector and provider would ever return to them.

The satisfaction of young Henry Jones at the capture was such that he concluded to leave Parker in the charge of Stevenson and Scott and allow them to escort Parker into Chico. Young Henry Jones took Stevenson’s horse to proclaim the capture all over the neighborhood. Parker was put into the wagon for the trip into Chico where he sat between Stevenson and Scott. Parker was terribly cowered down and had little or nothing to say. He seemed glad that the ordeal was over at last.

By persistent efforts the story of his wanderings after the murder were pulled out of him. He said that when he left Moody's sheep camp that he knew not where he had gone. He said he tried to get over the mountains but was impelled by an unforeseen force into a different direction. At times he said he feared that a mob was close on his trail and that he would be caught. He wandered into a canyon looking for water, where he got lost for five days. The craving for food and water drove him crazy.

INQUEST OF THE DEATH OF SHEDERICK JONES

At the inquest held yesterday over the body of Shederick Jones, the testimony in regard to details leading up to the current events were basically as reported in last Sunday's Enterprise. Four witnesses were examined. From their statements we learned that Shederick and his wife often quarreled. Mrs. Jones stated that when her husband was drinking liquor he often became very quarrelsome. This fact had troubled Parker for some time.

When Parker learned that Shederick had gone into Chico, he followed on horseback. Parker, it appears had told Bob Anderson while working for him that he (Parker) expected that he was going to have to kill old man Jones. Saturday night a posse of armed men started for the scene of the murder in hopes of catching Parker at his home.

Following is a description of Parker the son-in-law of Shederick Jones that was so brutally murdered by Parker. He is thirty-seven years old, five feet six inches in height, weighs one hundred forty pounds has a light mustache and goatee.He was wearing a dark suit of clothing with a white hat. His horse is a heavy work animal roan in color, with a bald face.

The body of Shederick Jones was viewed in the morgue where it showed that the nose was broken, both eyes blackened, the first three ribs on the left side torn from the sternum, causing hemorrhage along with four teeth knocked out. The testimony of Dr. Mason confirms the above, and in his opinion the breaking of the ribs had caused the hemorrhage which resulted in the death. There were no other wounds to the body that would have caused death.

THE VERDICT

The jury determined that the death of Shederick Jones was due to the severe beating to the head and and shoulders with a heavy instrument. After further testimony it is believed by this jury that James Parker be found guilty of the murder of Shederick Jones.

It is believed he was born in Weakly County, Tennessee, and abt. 1840 he came to Madison County, Missouri, met and married Nancy Jane King. It is reported that he bought several acres of land and he was the founder of the town of Brunot, Missouri. After his wife Nancy Jane died, he remarried and his new wife had been a widow with several children. Abt. 1875 Shaderick and wife and several other family members headed off to Butte County, California. It is reported that Shederick was stoned to death at Hog Wallow, by his step-son James R. Parker. I have also been told that Shederick was buried in a cemetery in Butte County, California, however he has a tombstone at the Brewington Cemetery in Iron County, Missouri, next to his wife Nancy Jane.

- Courtesy Michael Miller

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 64014720 - includes photo of Shedrick

Shedrick married Nancy Jane King in 1841 in , Reynolds County, Missouri, United States. Nancy (daughter of James King and Nancy Adams Tennison) was born in 1825 in , McMinn County, Tennessee, USA; died in 1873 in Brunot, Wayne County, Missouri, United States; was buried in Brewington Cemetery, Madison County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 67560051

no grave marker

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1830 Census:

Name George Lewis
Home in 1830 (City, County, State) Cocke, Tennessee
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5 3
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29 1
Free White Persons - Under 20 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 2
Total Free White Persons 6
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored) 6

1850 Census:

Name: George Lewis
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 48
Birth Year: abt 1802
Birthplace: Northealen
[North Carolina, USA]
Home in 1850: Marion, Tennessee, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Agriculture
Real Estate: 600
Line Number: 20
Dwelling Number: 145
Family Number: 145
Inferred Spouse:
Elizabeth Lewis
Inferred Child:
John Lewis
William Lewis
Martha Lewis
George Lewis
Elizabeth Lewis
Andrew Lewis
James Lewis
Household Members (Name) Age
George Lewis 48
Elizabeth Lewis 47
John Lewis 21
William Lewis 16
Martha Lewis 13
George Lewis 11
Elizabeth Lewis 9
Andrew Lewis 6
James Lewis 4


Enlisted in Confederate Army:

William enlisted Oct 4, 1862 in Pocahontas, AR. His brothers John and Andrew and Benjamin Lewis all enlisted in Pocahontas, AR on Dec 22, 1862

Benjamin was captured 25 Dec 1863 and died of pneumonia 30 Jan 1964 in a Union prison in St. Louis.

Benjamin and Naoma Lewis’s children were raised by two of his brothers and a sister:

From 1870 Census:

William Lewis and wife Abigail raised Nancy and William
Andrew Lewis and wife Angeline raised Martha Mary “Polly” (listed as Mary in 1870 Census) and Daniel

Elizabeth Lewis and her husband Thomas Jackson raised Naoma (Omy)

It is not known who raised the other children:
(Neither in 1870 Census)

Elizabeth
Kesiah “Kizzy” Kizzy married Andrew Ruble in 1877

Find A Grave Memorial #70692050

Known as Billie/Billy and Uncle Billie/Uncle Billy


!MARRIAGE This is to certify that I united in the bonds of marriage William Lewis and Abigail Johnson on the 30th day of October 1857 both of Iron County No.

John Bounds J.P. Filed & Recorded the 13th day of December 1857

John Edwards clerk (copy in possession of Linda Lewis on 2/16/1990)

!CENSUS

1870 census ...31 Range 3 East, Iron county, Missouri ...William Lewis was born in Tennessee. William (age 38) is a farmer with real estate valued at $675 and his personal property is valued at $200. Abigail (age 34) was born in Kentucky and keeps house. William nor Abigail can read or write. The other six members of the household were born in Missouri and are: Marion (12); John (8); Andrew (5); Robert (2); Nancy (15); and William (9). Marion, John, Nancy and William went to school in the year. (NOTE: William and Nancy are thought to be William's niece and nephew)

1880 census ...Union township, Iron county, Missouri ...William Lewis (46 years old) is a farmer. He was born in Tennessee and both his parents were born in North Carolina. Abigail (age 40) keeps house and is William's wife. Abigail and both her parents were born in Kentucky. Abigail and William's children were born in Missouri and are: Marion (21); John (17); Andy (14); Lee (12); Mary (10); Jerome (8); Martha (6); William (4); and Catherine (1). Catherine had the measles when the census was taken. Marionand John listed far@ laborer as their occupations. Andy, Lee, Jerome and Mary attended school within the census year. There were three other household members: William Lewis (age 19), Elosia Norris (age 16) and Minerva Hale (age 18). William is a nephew of William and Abigaill's. He is a laborer and was born in Missouri. His father was born in Tennessee. Elosia and Minerva were servants. Elosia and William cannot read or write. Elosia was born in Missouri. Minerva and both her parents were born in Ten

!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

'Uncle Billy' Lewis, an old and highly respected citizen of the county, is very sick at his home near Des Arc. We hope to hear of an early improvement in his condition. (IRON COUNTY RESISTER newspaper...March 8, 1900...Missouri)

!OBITUARY

"Wm. Lewis, an old and highly respected citizen of the county, died at his home near Des Arc Sunday night after a long illness, aged about sixty five years. The deceased had lived in this county nearly all his life, and was well known throughout the county. He leaves a widow and eight children to mourn his demise and revere his memory. 'Uncle Billy' was an upright man and good citizen and the people of the community wherein he made his hose will long cherish his memory, and recall his many virtues. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Des Arc Monday evening. Peace to his ashes!' (IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper ...Missouri...April 12, 1900...copied by Billie J. Lewis)


!OBITUARY
WILLIAM LEWIS
Died, near Des Arc, No., April 9, 1900, at 12:45 A.M. Uncle Billy Lewis, aged about 65 years, was born in Tennessee. Emigrated to this state with his parents when a small boy. Was married to
Miss Abby Johnson in 1857. From this union ten children were born, seven boys and three girls, nine of whom survive his and all of whom were present around his bedside when he died. In the death of Uncle Billy Lewis, his wife has lost a kind and amiable husband his children an affectionate father, and the community in which he lived a noble and worthy citizen and neighbor He had been an invalid for about fourteen or fifteen years before he died being the result of a fall from a horse. Although an invalid,he was cheerful and entertaining in his conversation, energetic in business, and a good manager. He never belonged to any church, but before he died he told the writer that he believed that he had made peace with his God and is now asleep in Jesus awaiting the resurrection morning to receive a crown of life. I want to say to the bereaved family, 'Weep not as those that have no hope, for blessed are they that die trusting in the Lord.'

A Neighbor
(SOURCE: IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper April 26, 1900)

!NOTES

William Lewis is buried in the Des Arc (Mountain View) Cemetery in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri.

Research notes courtesy of Linda E. Lewis, “George Lewis Descendants”, published October 1992.

Died:
!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

"Uncle Billy" Lewis, an old and highly respected citizen of the county, is very sick at his home near Des Arc. We hope to hear of an early improvement in his condition.

(IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper...March 8, 1900...Missouri)

!OBITUARY

Wm. Lewis, an old and highly respected citizen of the county, died at his home near Des Arc Sunday night after a long illness, aged about sixty—five years. The deceased had lived in this county nearly all his life, and was well known throughout the county. He leaves a widow and eight children to mourn his demise and revere his memory. "Uncle Billy" was an upright man and good citizen and the people of the community wherein he made his home will long cherish his memory, and recall his many virtues. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Des Arc Monday evening. Peace to his ashes!’ (IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper...Missouri...April 12, 1900...copied by Billie J. Lewis)

!OBITUARY

WILLIAM LEWIS

Died, near Des Arc, Mo., April 9, 1900, at 12:45 A.M. Uncle Billy Lewis, aged about 65 years, was born in Tennessee. Emigrated to this state with his parents when a small boy. Was married to Miss Abby Johnson in 1857. From this union ten children were born, seven boys and three girls, nine of whom survive him and all of whom were present around his bedside when he died. In the death of Uncle Billy Lewis, his wife has lost a kind and amiable husband his children an affectionate father, and the community inwhich he lived a noble and worthy citizen and neighbor. He had been an invalid for about fourteen or fifteen years before he died being the result of a fall from a horse. Although an invalid, he was cheerful and entertaining in his conversation, energetic in business, and a good manager. He never belonged to any church, but before he died he told the writer that he believed that he had made peace with his God and is now asleep in Jesus awaiting the resurrection morning to receive a crown of life. I wa

Find a Grave # 70692050

Buried:
Find A Grave Memorial #70692050

Gravemarker GPS: 37.284276, -90.626932

William married Abigail Johnson on 30 Oct 1857 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. Abigail (daughter of Edward Jackson Johnson and Ruth Trout) was born on 04 Feb 1840 in , Floyd County, Kentucky, USA; died on 25 Dec 1919 in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Iron County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• familyserch.org ID: LCCV-9X8
• Created: 09 Aug 2018

Notes:

!OBITUARY
DES ARC ITEMS

Mrs. Wm. Lewis, 79 years old, who had been sick for a long time, died Thursday night. She was the mother of Jerome, Marion, James, and John Lewis. Her remains are to be buried beside those of her late husband in the Des Arc cemetery.

There were 51 relatives present at Mrs. Lewis' funeral. She had a number of children and grandchildren. (IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper... Ironton, Missouri...January 1, 1920)

!DEATH CERTIFICATE

Mrs. Abbie Johnson Lewis was born on February 4, 1840 in Tennessee. The names of her parents were unknown but her father was also born in Tennessee. Abbie was the widow of William Lewis and was a housewife. The informant was Jerome Lewis. She died in Union Township, Iron County, Missouri on December 25, 1919. She was 79 years, 10 months and 21 days at the time of her death. Dr. N.A. Farr of Des Arc had attended Abby from June 1919 to December 23, 1919. He gave the cause of death as pulmonary abscess. Abbie was buried on December 26, 1919 in the Des Arc Cemetery.


1850 Census:

Name Abigail Johnson
Sex Female
Age 10
Birth Year (Estimated) 1840
Birthplace Kentucky
Race White
Ethnicity American
Event Type Census
Event Date 1850
Event Place Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Event Place (Original) Floyd county, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Household Identifier 57
House Number 57
Line Number 35
Schedule Type 1850 Population
Affiliate Publication Number M432
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Other People on This Record


Ruth Johnson
F
47
Virginia


Sarah Johnson
F
19
Kentucky


Campbell Johnson
M
16
Kentucky


Jackson Johnson
M
14
Kentucky


Letta Johnson
F
12
Kentucky


Parallee Johnson
F
8
Kentucky


William Johnson
M
21
Kentucky


Mahala Johnson
F
11
Kentucky



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Richard Pingilley:

Abigail came to Iron Co. when her brother Campbell migrated
there circa 1855.

From Audra Genna 5/21/00:

Hi! I just received your email. I am almost certain that your great
grandmother Abigail Johnson is the sister of my great grandfather Campbell
Johnson. My great grandfather Campbell Johnson was born March
1834 in floyd county Kentucky. He had a older sister Elizabeth Johnson born
in Virginia and a older brother born in Virginia. Elizabeth married William
Riley Mead aug. 08, 1841 in Floyd County, Kentucky. Elizabeth and her
husband and children John & his wife mary and my great grandfather Campbell
came to Reynolds County, Mo about 1855. On June 29, 1860 Campbell
married Charlotte Hannah in Iron County.
I have reason to beleive that Ruth Trout and Edward Johnson are
the parents of my great grandfather. I had contact with a man from Illinois
and in his notes Christian Trout & Mary elizabeth Gearhart are the parents
of Ruth Trout. and in these notes was my Aunt Elizabeth Johnson and her
husband William Riley Mead and their daughter Rossanah Mead that
married James K. Polk Randolph, he also listed Ruth Trouts brothers and sisters
and their spouses. and their children but they didn't know who Ruth &
Edwards children were. I contacted Cathy Hamilton from floyd county Kentucky
for a 1850 look up on a Ruth or edward Johnson and she found Ruth Johnson the
1850 Floyd County Census with her children.

Ruth Johnson 47 VA
Sarah 19Ky
Campbell 16 Ky
Jackson 14
Letta 12 Ky
Abigail 10 Ky
Paralee 8 Ky
William 21 Ky
Mahala 21 Ky

So I am almost certain I have found great grandfather Campbell's parents
plus his siblings.

My grandfather was named Edward Jackson Johnson. Let me know
what you think or if you find anything. My great grandfather died in Reynolds
county, Mo and is buried in Iron County, mo in the rutter Cemetery.

From Rich Pingilly 3/28/00:
I also had read that Abigail Johnson was from Pike Co. and had
found the seven-year-old daughter of Bailey and Rebecca Johnson
on the 1850 Pike County census. Since she is still there on the 1860
census (ours was in Iron Co. and married in 1860) AND since this Abigail
married Jefferson Johnson, I was confused. Then I read a GenForum
entry about a Campbell Johnson who came to Iron Co. around 1855 from KY
and my interest was piqued since our Abigail was from KY and
married in 1857.
I then found the Johnsons on the 1850 Floyd Co., KY census.

Ruth Johnson 47 VA
Sarah 19 KY
Campbell 16 KY
Jackson 14 KY
Letta 12 KY
Abigail 10 KY (ours was born 4 Feb. 1840)
Parallee 8 KY
William 21 KY
Mahala 21 KY

Edward had died between 1843 (last land entry) and 1847
(Ruth Johnson mentioned alone in father's will--other children mentioned
with spouse). I don't know if Ruth came with Campbell and
Abigail to Iron Co. or not. Campbell married in Iron Co. in 1860 and
Abigail in 1857. Mud Creek, where Edward owned land, is just inside the
Floyd Co. line.
The Johnsons had dealings in Pike Co. since Ruth's parents lived in
Pike Co. and John (Edward and Ruth's oldest son) married in Pike Co.

Rich

Died:
Find a Grave #70692074

Surviving Children:

Francis Marion Lewis
John Lewis
Robert Lee Lewis
Jerome Bonaparte Lewis
Martha Evaline Keathley
William Walter Lewis
Katherine "Katie" Robinson
Fred Lewis
James Monroe Lewis

Children who preceded her:
Elizabeth Lewis
Andrew "Andy" Lewis
Mary Jane Lewis

Notes:

!NOTES

Abigail 'Abby' Lewis was born in Pike County, Kentucky on February 4, 1840. It is said that her mother drowned in some river, although what river and under what circumstances is not certain. One source says that she drowned when she fell off of a gangplank and into the Big Sandy River in West Virginia. Abigail died December 25, 1919 and is buried in Des Arc, Missouri. (Information sent to Linda Lewis in June 1991 from Carolyn Keathley McBurney)

!OBITUARY
DES ARC ITEMS

Mrs. Wm. Lewis, 79 years old, who had been sick for a long time, died Thursday night. She was the mother of Jerome, Marion, James, and John Lewis. Her remains are to be buried beside those of her late husband in the Des Arc cemetery.

There were 51 relatives present at Mrs. Lewis' funeral. She had a number of children and grandchildren. (IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper... Ironton, Missouri...January 1, 1920)

!DEATH CERTIFICATE

Mrs. Abbie Johnson Lewis was born on February 4, 1840 in Tennessee. The names of her parents were unknown but her father was also born in Tennessee. Abbie was the widow of William Lewis and was a housewife. The informant was Jerome Lewis. She died in Union Township, Iron County, Missouri on December 25, 1919. She was 79 years, 10 months and 21 days at the time of her death. Dr. N.A. Farr of Des Arc had attended Abby from June 1919 to December 23, 1919. He gave the cause of death as pulmonary abscess. Abbie was buried on December 26, 1919 in the Des Arc Cemetery.

Research notes courtesy of Linda E. Lewis, “George Lewis Descendants”, published October 1992.

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• familyserch.org ID: L713-2HL
• Created: 14 Jul 2014

Notes:

Residence
1860
Age: 10
Arcadia, Iron, Missouri, United States

Residence
1880
Age: 30
Webb, Reynolds, Missouri, United States

Marriage to Sarah Jane White
1897
7 Nov
Age: 47
Iron County, Missouri, USA

Marriage
1897
Age: 47

Residence
1900
Age: 50
Des Arc Town, Iron, Missouri

Residence
1910
Age: 60
Union, Iron, Missouri

Residence
1920
Age: 70
Union, Iron, Missouri

Death
1922
3 Feb
Age: 71
Des Arc, Missouri, USA

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 58092491

John + Mary E. Mann. Mary was born in 1852 in , , Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• familyserch.org ID: LDQ3-7GG
• Name: Polly
• Name: Seal
• Created: 14 Jul 2014

Notes:

1880 Census:

Name: Mary E. Seal
Age: 28
Birth Date: Abt 1852
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1880: Webb, Reynolds, Missouri, USA
Dwelling Number: 76
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: John P. Seal
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Occupation: Keeping House
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
John P. Seal 30
Mary E. Seal 28
Minerva E. Seal 6
Lucinda Seal 5
Fredric Seal 3
Ida Lee Seal 7/12