(?) Thompson1

M, #58591

Family: Phebe Frances Jackson b. 1821

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(?) Thompson1

M, #58592

Family: Mary Ann Jackson b. c 1814, d. b 1853

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George Thompson1

M, #58593

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James Thompson1

M, #58594

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Alexander Thompson1

M, #58595

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Malvinia Thompson1

F, #58596

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Eliza Thompson1

F, #58597

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(?) Waldon1

M, #58598

Family: Lucinda Jackson b. 1820

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James R. Jackson1

M, #58599

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John H. Jackson1

M, #58600

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Avory Jackson1

M, #58601

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(?) James1

M, #58602

Family: Alcinda Jackson b. 1823, d. b 1868

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William J. James1

M, #58603

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James C. Jackson1

M, #58604, b. 7 December 1850

Family: Anna R. Webb

  • Marriage*: James C. Jackson married Anna R. Webb on Mar 6, 1871.1

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BirthDec 7, 1850MO, USA, age 9 in 1860 census1
MarriageMar 6, 18711
Living18841
NoteArticle in the "History of Monroe and Shelby Counties", 1884, pages 466 and 467

James C. Jackson (Farmer, Post-office, Woodlawn), History of Monroe County, 1884, pages 466 and 467

Ellis Jackson and wife, whose maiden name was Sarah Houden, were early settlers in Monroe county. Here the father became a responsible farmer and respected citizen, and he and his wife won the esteem and high regard of all who knew them. They reared a worthy family of children, and among these was James C., the subject of the present sketch. He was born December 7, 1850, and was brought up to farm work, having an opportunity, however, to obtain a good common school education, which he did not fail to improve. At the age of 20 he struck out in the world for himself, and, feeling a little lonely after leaving the old family hearthstone, he concluded to have a hearthstone of his own and somebody to sit by it, whose grace and beauty would be a feast for his eyes and heart. Accordingly, on the 6th of March, 1871, he was duly united in the bonds of matrimony with miss Anna R. Webb, a lady whose charms were more enrapturing than the beauty of all the stars, and whose lovely tresses swept in the summer zephyrs like the Milky Way that floats serenely in the sky. She was, indeed, a lady of rare beauty of form and feature, her loveliness of person only being exceeded by the beauty and gentleness of her mind and the excellence and tendernes of her heart. This union has proved one of great happiness, and Mrs. Jackson still presides over the home that she was brought to be queen of with that grace and refinement that are possible only to one of the most ladylike sensibilities.

Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have been singularly unfortunate in the loss of their children, having buried four of the nine with whom heaven blessed them, but the Lord giveth all we have, and in His good wisdom He taketh away. Let the will of the Lord be done. The five living are: Ernest, Reid, Minnie, Bobbie and Sunie. Those deceased were: Maggie, Eli, Lloyd and Cephas. Mr. Jackson has been farming, and still is following that occupation. He is an industrious man and, above all, a good husband, eminently worthy of the queenly wife who adorns his home with her lovely presence.1
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Anna R. Webb1

F, #58605

Family: James C. Jackson b. 7 Dec 1850

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William Jackson1

M, #58606, b. 1838

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Eliza V. Jackson1

F, #58607, b. 23 October 1839, d. 6 October 1859

Family: William S. Overfelt b. 23 Feb 1838, d. 14 Jun 1914

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BirthOct 23, 1839MO, USA, age 10 in 1850 census1
MarriageNov, 1858MO, USA1
DeathOct 6, 18591
BurialOverfelt Cemetery, Madison, MO, USA1
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Mary E. Jackson1

F, #58608, b. 1843

Family: John M. Wood

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John M. Wood1

M, #58609

Family: Mary E. Jackson b. 1843

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Phoebe A. Jackson1

F, #58610, b. 12 September 1844, d. 1 November 1916

Family: William S. Overfelt b. 23 Feb 1838, d. 14 Jun 1914

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BirthSep 12, 1844MO, USA, age 5 in 1850 census; age 15 in 1860 census1
MarriageOct 14, 1860Duncan's Bridge, MO, USA1
DeathNov 1, 1916Duncan's Bridge, MO, USA1
BurialOverfelt Cemetery, Madison, MO, USA1
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Susan Mildred Jackson1

F, #58611, b. 24 October 1848, d. 24 December 1922

Family: Charles Henry Overfelt b. 13 Aug 1844, d. 8 Dec 1900

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BirthOct 24, 1848Monroe Co., MO, USA, age 1 in 1850 census; age 12 in 1860 census1
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DeathDec 24, 1922Monroe Co., MO, USA1
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Richard Jackson1

M, #58612, b. circa 1853

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William S. Overfelt1

M, #58613, b. 23 February 1838, d. 14 June 1914

Family 1: Eliza V. Jackson b. 23 Oct 1839, d. 6 Oct 1859

Family 2: Phoebe A. Jackson b. 12 Sep 1844, d. 1 Nov 1916

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BirthFeb 23, 1838Franklin Co., VA, USA1
MarriageNov, 1858MO, USA1
MarriageOct 14, 1860Duncan's Bridge, MO, USA1
Mil. Enls1862in the Confederate Army, Comp. H, 11th Infantry; discharged 1862, served 6 days1
DeathJun 14, 1914Duncan's Bridge, MO, USA1
ObituaryObituary

In loving remembrance of our father, Wm. S. Overfelt.

A sad gloom was cast over Leesburg neighborhood when the death angel came and claimed father as a victim. His illness was of short duration, being only about twenty minutes. He had retired for the night feeling as well as usual and after turning over he remarked to mother, "I feel like something gave way." All that medical aid and the service of loving hands was of no avail, for the frail bark which had glided so peacefully on the sea of life grew weaker and the waters which had been so tranquil grew disturbed, and the waves rolled too high for the frail oars to be steered safely. So the strong arm of Him who doeth all thing well was stretched forth to succor and launched his bark safely on Eternity's shore, where the angels and loved ones beckoned and waited to greet him.

Father was born in Franklin county, Va., Feb. 23, 1838, and moved with his parents to Monroe County, Mo., where he resided until his death. He departed from this live at 9 o'clock p.m., Sunday, June 14, 1914, his age being 76 years, 3 months, and 21 days.

He was married to Miss Eliza Jackson, Nov. 1858. She died Sept. 20, 1859. To this union was born one child, Sarah Ellen, who died in infancy.

He was married again to Miss Phoebe A. Jackson, Oct. 14, 1960. To this union were born 15 children, 11 of whom still survive him, four having preceded him to the glory world.

He joined the Primitive Baptist church at Mt. Pleasant in 1871 and was baptized by Eld. Ben Owens. He lived his doctrine every day. He believed in grace, and grace alone, to save a poor sinner. He loved to talk the Baptist doctrine and his home was a home for all. He leaves to mourn his loss a broken hearted wife, nine sons, two daughters and twenty five grandchildren, five brothers, one sister, one half brother and one half sister, besides a host of relatives and friends that loved him, but we feel that our loss is his eternal gain.

Funeral services were conducted by Eld. Christian of Springfield, Ill., June 16, 1914, and his remains were laid to rest in the Overfelt cemetery to await the resurrection when soul and body shall re-unite.

'Tis hard, so hard to speak the words: "Must we forever part." Dearest loved one we have laid thee In the peaceful grave's embrace, But thy memory shall be cherished 'Till we see thy heavenly face. A Child

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History of Monroe and Shelby Counties, 1884

W. S. Overfelt (Farmer, Post-office, Duncan's Bridge)

Born in Virginia and reared in Monroe County, Mo., Mr. Overfelt was 23 years of age when the tocsins of war sounded in 1861, which called many a brave spirit from the earth. He gallantly plighted himself as a soldier under the banner of the Confederacy, and marched off to the war, tearing himself away from the arms of a loving young wife, and quitting for the hard march, the tented field and the lurid death-wailing battle scene, a peaceful, quiet, happy home, the tender caresses of wife, and the welcome and loving prattle of children. For four long years and more he bravely kept step to the music of the Southern drum and wherever duty called there might his gleaming bayonet be seen glittering in the sunlight mid the shadow and pall of battle, the sentry of a brave man's devotion to his conscience and to the cause that he believed right, a cause of Southern independence and the great and eternal principles of State sovereignty and local self-government, principles which like the names of the men who fought and bled for their maintenance, were not born to die. After the war, young Overfelt returned to Monroe County, where he has since resided, and proving that a brave soldier makes a good citizen, he has since lived a quiet and industrious farm life. He was born in Old Virginia, and the 23rd of February, 1838, was the day the light of the earth, or rather, of the solar center of the universe first shot athwart his visual globules. He was a son of Barry and Martha (Divers) Overfelt, his father a descendent of sturdy ancestors from beyond the Rhine, and his mother of Celtic origin, in the mountain regions of Wales, where the Romans nor the Saxons nor the Normans ever penetrated the brave country that has maintained its autonomy as a principality to this day and constitutes the title of heir-apparent to the British throne, a power whose drum-beat like the morning light circles the earth, and whose flag floats on every sea from the Bay of Biscay to the gulf of Carpentaria, and from the yellow waters off the coast of Corea to the green waves that dash against the shores of the Patagonia. The family came to Missouri when young Overfelt was still in tender years, and located in Monroe County. Mr. Overfelt has been twice married. His first wife, formerly Miss Eliza Jackson, died less than two years after their marriage. To his present wife he was married October 14, 1860. She was a sister to his first wife. They have eight children: Jeff Davis, Thomas E., James W., Benjamin, Christopher, Barry, Della and Joe L.

Mr. and Mrs. Overfelt are members of the Old School Baptist Church. He has a good farm and is a very successful stock dealer.

Source, "History of Monroe and Shelby Counties, Missouri," pages 469 and 470, Monroe County Public Library, Paris, Missouri. Per information from the Librarian, this was a history of residents compiled in 1884.

Microfilm records on file in Jefferson City, MO. indicate the following.

Overfelt, W. S., Private, Company H, 11th Missouri Infantry, enlisted 1862, discharged 1862, served 6 days, PO: Duncan's Bridge (P2 sd5 ed 71)

It is doubtful that he ever served in the Union Army. More likely he was drafted and it took six days to identify that he was already serving the Confederacy in the command of General Sterling Price, under Col. Joseph C. Porter. The state archivist quoted the following reference. Page 449, "With Porter in North Missouri" by Joseph A. Mudd. This is a book written by Mudd retelling his account of the Civil War while serving under Col. Porter. A note at the end of the book lists other Civil War soldiers who also served with Porter. The name W. S. Overfelt, Duncan's Bridge, was among the names added.

Page 57, Sixth Annual Reunion Mo. U.C.V. (United Confederate Volunteers), Bledsoe Camp No. 679, Paris, Mo., August 4, 1902. This is a book published to document the periodic Confederate Reunions.
ParentsSBerry Overfelt and Martha Divers1
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Charles Henry Overfelt1

M, #58614, b. 13 August 1844, d. 8 December 1900

Family: Susan Mildred Jackson b. 24 Oct 1848, d. 24 Dec 1922

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DeathDec 8, 1900Madison, Monroe Co., MO, USA1
ParentsSDavid Overfelt and Evaline Carper1
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Sarah Ellen Overfelt1

F, #58615, b. circa 1859

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Jefferson Davis Overfelt1

M, #58616, b. 2 August 1861, d. 2 December 1926

Family: Annie Bryant b. 1873, d. Jan 1921

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BirthAug 2, 1861Granville, Monroe Co., MO, USA1
MarriageJan 31, 1893Novelty, Knox Co., MO, USA1
DeathDec 2, 1926Hannibal, MO, USA1
ObituaryUnidentified Newspaper Articles

Death of Jeff Overfelt

Jefferson Davis Overfelt formerly of Paris, died at Levering Hospital in Hannibal last Thursday following a stroke of apoplexy, mentioned in last weeks Mercury, and the remains were buried from the Christian Church at Paris Sunday afternoon with funeral services by Rev. Chastine of the Primitive Baptist faith at Springfield, Ill. Six brothers of the dead man, sons of the late William Overfelt of Duncan's Bridge vicinity, acted as pall bearers and the body was laid to rest beside that of the wife in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Deceased was born near Duncan's Bridge and is survived by three sons and 3 daughters, Midshipman Ferol Overfelt of Annapolis, Herbert Overfelt of Dallas, Texas, William Overfelt, Miss Maude Overfelt of St. Louis, Mrs. Clyde Hurst of Sapulpa, OK., and Mrs. Charles Labelle of Arkansas, all of whom were here. The church was filled with kindred and friends. Old friends will be grieved to hear of the death of Mr. Overfelt. He was a kindly man and in his younger years popular with all who knew him.

Jefferson Davis Overfelt

Jefferson Davis Overfelt, for many years a citizen of Paris, died very unexpectedly at Hannibal last Thursday afternoon. The body was brought to Paris for burial, the funeral services being conducted by Revs. V. T. Wood, of Paris, and Rev. Chastain, of Springfield, Il., Sunday afternoon. Mr. Overfelt was born near Granville, August 2, 1861. On January 31, 1893, he was married to Miss Annie Bryant at Novelty, Mo. To this union six children were born, all of whom survive their parents, as follows: Maude Overfelt, St. Louis, Mary Overfelt Ladelle, Little Rock, Ark; Herbert Overfelt, Dallas, Texas; William Overfelt, New Franklin, Mo; Anna Lee Overfelt Hurst, Sapulpa, Okla; Midshipman Ferol Overfelt, Annapolis, Maryland. Eight brothers and two sisters also survive him. Mr. Overfelt was a devout member of the Primitive Baptist Church and a citizen of many excellent qualities.

Very Remarkable Funeral Incident

Eight brothers and two sisters attended the funeral of Jeff Overfelt at Paris, Sunday, six of the brothers serving as pallbearers. All but one of Mr. Overfelt's six children, all of whom live at a distance, were present, the absent one being Mrs. Mary Overfelt Ladelle, of Little Rock.1
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Annie Bryant1

F, #58617, b. 1873, d. January 1921

Family: Jefferson Davis Overfelt b. 2 Aug 1861, d. 2 Dec 1926

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Birth18731
MarriageJan 31, 1893Novelty, Knox Co., MO, USA1
DeathJan, 1921Roswell, NM, USA1
ObituaryAnnie Bryant Overfelt

Monroe County Appeal, January 7, 1921

Mrs. Jeff Overfelt of Paris died in Roswell, New Mexico, Tuesday night following several years of sickness. She had gone there for her health and although she was in a serious condition her family had not expected the end as soon as it came. She was 46 years old and is survived by her husband and six children, three of them being with her when she died. The children are Misses Mary and Anna Lee and Ferol of Roswell, Miss Maude of St. Louis, William of Higbee and Herbert of Paris. Funeral arrangements have not been made but is thought the services will be held Sunday.1
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Thomas E. Overfelt1

M, #58618, b. 18 December 1864, d. 1942

Family: Cora Tissue b. 1867, d. 7 Mar 1929

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BirthDec 18, 1864Monroe Co., MO, USA1
MarriageJan 11, 1886Macon, MO, USA1
Death1942Monroe Co., MO, USA1
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Cora Tissue1

F, #58619, b. 1867, d. 7 March 1929

Family: Thomas E. Overfelt b. 18 Dec 1864, d. 1942

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MarriageJan 11, 1886Macon, MO, USA1
DeathMar 7, 1929Monroe Co., MO, USA1
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James W. Overfelt1

M, #58620, b. 5 December 1870, d. 28 December 1945

Family: Mrs. Myrtle Stockton

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BirthDec 5, 1870Monroe Co., MO, USA1
MarriageDec 25, 19411
DeathDec 28, 1945Madison, Monroe Co., MO, USA1
ObituaryDec 28, 1945Moberly Moniter Index, Dec. 28, 1945

James W. Overfelt Dies at Madison; Funeral Sunday

Madison, Dec 28 -- James W. Overfelt, 75, died at his home in Madison this morning at about 10:30 o'clock after an illness of several months.

Mr. Overfelt was born Dec. 5, 1870, a son of William and Phoebe Overfelt, near Madison in Monroe County and had spent his entire life in that vicinity.

On Christmas Day, 1941, he was married to Mrs. Myrtle Stockton of Moberly.

Although in poor health for some time he had been bedfast only for the past six weeks.

Besides the widow, he is survived by four brothers, Joseph L. and Berry of near Leesburg; Chris C. of Holliday, and John of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs Ida Haley of Holliday and Mrs Della Hill of Jacksonville, and one stepdaughter, Mrs. Garnett Westvig of Moberly.

The body will remain at the home until the hour of funeral services, 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist church east of Madison. Services will be conducted by Elder W. A. Chastain. Mr. Overfelt was a member of the Mt. Pleasant church.1
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