Joseph Ambrose (1725-1781)
Fourth Generation

43. Henry Clark AMBROSE ¹²⁴ was born on 2 January 1837 in Clay (now Owsley) County, Kentucky.^{42,
130} He appeared in the census in 1850 in Owsley County, Kentucky.¹²⁴ Between 1855 and 1863 he was a Dentist.^38,45 He gave up Dentistry to become a farmer. Henry appeared in the census in 1860 in Owsley County, Kentucky.¹³⁷ Enumerated 11 Jun 1860, 29/29
H. C. Ambrose 25 M Dentist $00/300 KY
Emily 16 F MO
He served in the military in 1863/4 in the Civil War.^10,47 Enlisted 14 Aug 1863, Co. C, 47th Kentucky Militia. Officers, Col. Andrew H. Clark (his cousin) and Capt. John C. Wilson. He was promoted to Quarter Master Sergeant. Mustered out on 26 Dec 1864 at Lexington or Richmond, Kentucky. He filed for and was granted a pension of $10 per month for his service, beginning 27 Jun 1890. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jackson County, Kentucky.¹³⁸ PO: Green Hall, Sturgeon Precinct, Enumerated 30 Jun 1870, 37/37
Ambrose, Henry C. 33 M W Farmer $1500/2000 KY
Emily 23 F W Keeping House MO
Francis 7 M W KY
Merida 6 M W KY
John 4 M W KY
Doria A. 3 F W KY
William J. 1 M W KY
Henry appeared in the census in 1880 in Polo Twp., Carroll County, Arkansas.¹³⁹ Enumerated 23 Jun 1880, 208/214
Ambrose, Henry C. Head 42 KY NC NC
Emily Wife 37 MO TN TN
Francis B. Son 28 KY KY MO
Meridith Son 17 KY KY MO
John T. Son 16 KY KY MO
Dora Daughter 13 KY KY MO
William J. Son 10 KY KY MO
Mary C. Daughter 8 KY KY MO
James M. Son 6 KY KY MO
Martha J. Daughter 4 MO KY MO
Clemits Son 1 AR KY MO
He appeared in the census in 1900 in Stone County, Missouri.¹⁴⁰ James Twp., Enumerated 14&15 Jun 1900, 141/141
Ambrose, Henry Head M W Jan 1837 62 M/41 KY KY KY Farmer
Emily Wife W F Mar 1848 52 M/41 MO TN TN
Thornton Son W M Nov 1880 19 S AR KY MO
Julia M. Daughter W F Dec 1884 15 S AR KY MO
Henry R. Son W M Dec 1888 11 S AR KY MO
Columbus F. G Son W M Oct 1897 2 S MO KY MO
He died on 12 October 1907 at the age of 70 in Carroll County, Arkansas, United States. ^9,10,130,141 Obituary:
October 26, 1907, Saturday, CASSVILLE DEMOCRAT, Barry Co., MO.
An old Citizen Dies: Uncle Henry Ambrose of Urbanette, one of the oldest citizens of the county, died at his home last Sunday morning. He was about 75 years of age and a large portion of his long life had been spent in this county. Berryville, Ark. Starr. He was the father of the many Ambrose boys that formerly resided in that section; and was also the father of the late John Ambrose who was sent to the "pen" from this county. [Transcr. Danette Robinette]
Henry was buried in Jones Cemetery, Urbanette, Carroll County, Arkansas.^9,
142 In 1858, he moved to Daviess County, Missouri. A year or two after his marriage, he returned to Kentucky allegedly for his health. He enlisted in the Union Army from Kentucky, but after his discharge, he returned to Missouri and settled at Radical in Stone County. In 1875, he moved to Carroll County, Arkansas, along with several other members of the family from Kentucky. For eight years, he was postmaster at Polo, Arkansas. In 1889, Henry C., and his sons William M., Frank, and Clem relocated to Stone County, Missouri. Henry's farm consisted of 180 acres, located twenty miles south of Galena on White River. In 1890, Henry filed for a pension for his military service. A $10 per month pension was granted beginning 27 Jun 1890. In 1894, he was Justice of the Peace of James Township. The 1900 Census shows Henry and his sons located in James and Williams Townships. Henry was a Primitive Baptist and a Democrat (former Whig).

[MHM] From The Kentucky Land Grants, W. R. Jillson, Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1971.
p969, 25 acres, book 127, 4-5-1866, Owsley County, Bear Branch

While Henry appears to have been a law abiding citizen and a pillar of the community, the family farm sat on the Arkansas-Missouri border, and as young men, Henry's sons Frank, John and Bill spent many nights in local jails on both sides of the State line. They must have been a sore trial to their father Henry, who posted bail for them on several occasions.

Henry Clark AMBROSE and Emaline B. "Emily" SLATER were married on 25 November 1858 in nr Knoxville, Ray County, Missouri.^{10,38,47,142,143,144} State of Missouri )
County of Ray )
I certify that on the 25th day of November 1858, was by me lawfully joined together in marriage Ebenezer Keeson and Martha Sheffield, and also Henry C. Ambrose & Emalene B. More all of the County of Ray and State aforesaid. Given under my hand this 25th day of January, 1859. Simon Crown, J. P.
Filed for record 26th January 1859. Emaline B. "Emily" SLATER^47,145 was born on 16 March 1844 in Raytown, Ray County, Missouri.^9,45,130 She died on 3 June 1909 at the age of 65 in Carroll County, Arkansas, United States. ^130,142 She was buried in Jones Cemetery, Urbanette, Carroll County, Arkansas.¹³⁰ Emily was also known as Emaline B. Moore. ¹³⁰ Documentation for Emily's parents has not been found. Reminiscent History Of The Ozark Region, pub. Goodspeed Brothers, Chicago 1894 says: "In 1858 he [Henry C. AMBROSE] came to Daviess County, Missouri, and the following year was married in Ray County, to Miss Emily Slater, a native of Ray County, and the daughter of Thomas and Catherine (Moore) SLATER."

A Thomas SLATER appears on the 1850 Census in Ray County, but his household does not contain Catherine or a daughter named Emily. The census also shows he was born in Ohio. On the 1880 and 1900 census, Emily indicates both her parents were born in Tennessee.

Descendants of Henry and Emily relate family stories that Emily spent time on an Indian Reservation. If true, that may explain why we have been unable to find her on the 1850 Census.

Following her husband's death, Emaline applied for a Widow's Pension in December 1907. She claimed to be 63 years old, and to have been the only wife of Henry. She owned four acres of land, mostly in cultivation, a three room house, farm buildings, two filly colts, one cow, one calf, one yearling calf, and her household goods. She valued her house and land at $250, and the stock at $160. She also had a savings in the bank of $575, which earned her 4% interest. Her yearly income was $50 and no person was bound for her support. Emaline was granted a pension of $12 per month.

Henry Clark AMBROSE-10621 and Emaline B. "Emily" SLATER-10622 had the following children:

+139	i.	Franklin Barton AMBROSE^146,147,148 was born on 13 January 1862 in Booneville, Owsley County, Kentucky.^9,130 He appeared in the census in 1900 in Stone County, Missouri.¹⁴⁹ Williams Twp., Enumerated 12 Jun 1900, 158/158 Ambrose, Franklin B. Head W M Feb 1862 38 M1 KY KY MO Mary M. Wife W F Jan 1877 23 M1 1/1 AR MO AR William F. Son W M Jun 1891 9 S AR KY MO Ida M. Daughter W F Nov 1900 7/12 S MO KY AR He appeared in the census in 1910 in Carroll County, Arkansas, United States.¹⁵⁰ Kings River, Enumerated 28 Apr 1910, 118/120 Ambrose, Frank Head M W 49 M2/20 KY USA KY Railroad Laborer Willie Son M W 19 S AR KY USA Day Labor/Railroad Floyd Son M W 12 S MO KY USA None Franklin appeared in the census in 1920 in Kings River, Carroll County, Arkansas.¹⁵¹ 118/120 Ambrose, Frank Head M W 49 M2/20 KY US KY Railroad Laborer Willie Son M W 19 S AR KY US Floyd M W 12 S AR KY US Day Labor/railroad He appeared in the census in 1930 in Polo Twp., Carroll County, Arkansas.¹⁵² In the household of son Joseph Henry. He died on 3 January 1943 at the age of 80 in Carroll County, Arkansas, United States.^130,153 Obituary: THE STAR PROGRESS--January 7, 1943 FRANK AMBROSE "Frank Ambrose, age 80, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Hardwick, January 4. "Mr. Ambrose was born February 14, 1863 in Booneville, Ky. "He was united in marriage to Miss Creas Overstreet in 1889, who preceded him in death in 1895. To this union was born two sons, Floyd and Willie, both of Califofrnia and one daughter, Emma, who died in infancy. "He was later married to Miss Mary Long in 1898 who preceded him in death in 1918. To this union was born three sons, Eldon of Neosho, Mo., Joseph of Brawley, Calif., and Edward, reported missing in action in the Philippines, and one daugher, Mrs. John Ray of Grandview. "He was a member of the Baptist Chruch. Besides his children he is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Dora Rose of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Myrtle Young of Eureka Springs, Mrs. Jane Turner of Green Forest, and Mrs. Ed Cole of Berryville. "Interment was in the Jones cemetery under direction of the Nelson Funeral Home." [Transcr.: Danette Robinette] Franklin was buried at Jones Cemetery in Urbanette, Carroll County, Arkansas.^93,130,142 Along with brothers John and William, Frank was arrested, indicted, tried and sentenced on multiple charges ranging from card playing on Sunday to Arson and Murder. Feb 1888 - Arrested for the 1 Dec 1887 murder of Cul GARRET and released on bond. Feb 1888 - Indicted for Arson (Ike Terry's barn). Henry C. and C.S. DAVIS post bond of $750. Aug 1888 - Arson Trial ends in hung jury. Feb 1889 - Indicted for the murder of Cul GARRET. Arrested by Stone County Sherriff and transferred to Christian County jail for safekeeping. Apr 1889 - Released from Christian County jail on bond. 27 Feb 1890 - Tried a second time on the arson charge in Carroll County and was sentenced to two years in the Arkansas penitentiary. Sep 1892 - Murder charge dismissed Nolle Prosequi. Christian County Jail Records, 1887-1894: Frank B. Ambrose in Account with Z. A. Johnson, Committed: February 22, 1889 Christian County Jailer. By: Sheriff Stone County Discharged: April 8, 1889 Offense: Murder 1st Degree How Discharged: On Bond Ledger Page: 128 Acc't Payable by: State February 22, 1889 Commitment 1.00 April 8, 1889 Board of Deft 46 Days 23.00 Clothing furnished deft 2.40 December 23, 1890 Board paid, Clothing not paid [Transcr. Shirley Sieting] STATE OF ARKANSAS VS. Frank Ambrose ARSON Comes the State by her attorney in their behalf prosecuting and the defendant in his own proper person in custody of the Sheriff and being informed of the nature of the charge plea and the verdict of the jury was asked if he had any legal cause to show why the judgment and sentence of the law should not be pronounced against him and no legal cause or excuse being shown, it is by the Court considered and adjudged that said defendant, Frank Ambrose be taken by the Sheriff of Carroll County to the State Penitentiary of the State of Arkansas and there delivered to the keeper of said Penitentiary and that he be confined at hard labor in said Penitentiary for the period of two (2) years from this date and it is further ordered and considered that the State of Arkansas have and recover of from said defendant all its costs in thus first laid out and expanded and ??? issue thereof. FEBRUARY 27, 1890. [Transcr. Danette Robinette] Additional details of the Terry-Waggoner ( a.k.a. Ambrose-Terry ) Feud have been arranged in a timeline which can be viewed at Ambrose-Terry Feud
+140	ii.	Meridith Meeks AMBROSE was born on 11 November 1863 in Clay (now Owsley) County, Kentucky.^9,130 He appeared in the census in 1900 in Carroll County, Arkansas, United States.¹⁵⁴ Polo, Enumerated 20 Jun 1900, 180/187 Ambrose, Merda M. Head W M Nov 1864 35 M15 KY KY MO Mary E. Wife W F Sep 1866 34 M15 6/6 MO MO MO Nora E. Daughter W F Jun 1886 13 S AR KY MO Emma L. Daughter W F Feb 1889 11 S AR KY MO Clemma L. Son W M Aug 1891 8 S AR KY MO Martha M. Daughter W F Nov 1893 6 S AR KY MO Henry A. Son W M Jan 1897 3 S AR KY MO Reami B. Daughter W F Jan 1899 1 S AR KY MO He appeared in the census on 14 January 1920 at District 64 in Polo Twp., Carroll County, Arkansas.¹⁵⁵ Enumerated 14 Jan 1920, 89/90 Blevins, Emmit Head M W 26 M AR AR AR Laborer Emmii Wife F W 30 M AR AR AR none Charlene Daughter F W 2/12 S AR AR AR none Ambrose Maridy M. Father in law M W 57 M KY KY MO none Mary E. Mother in law F W 55 M MO AR MO none Esther R. Sister in law F W 10 S AR KY MO none Meridith appeared in the census on 21 January 1920 in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.¹⁵⁶ Otto Precinct 21, Enumerated 20-21 Jan 1920, 69/73 Ambrose, M. M. Head M W 56 M KY KY KY Farmer/Own Farm Mary E. Wife F W 54 M MO TN TN Henry A. Son M W 23 AR KY MO Farmer Renas B. Daughter F W 20 AR KY MO Mary Daughter F W 17 S AR KY MO Charley Son M W 15 S AR KY MO Ruth Daughter F W 10 S AR KY MO He appeared in the census in 1930 in Polo Twp., Carroll County, Arkansas.¹⁵⁷ Enumerated 11 Apr 1930, 103/105 Ambrose, M. M. Head M W 69 M@21 KY KY MO Mary E. Wife F W 64 M@14 MO TN TN Ruth Daughter F W 21 S AR KY MO He died in 1937 at the age of 74.^9,130 Meridith was buried in Jones Cemetery, Urbanette, Carroll County, Arkansas.^9,158
141	iii.	John F. AMBROSE was born on 21 November 1865 in Clay (now Owsley) County, Kentucky.^9,130,159 He died on 4 July 1895 at the age of 29 in Carroll County, Arkansas, United States.^158,159,160 GREEN FOREST [Arkansas] TRIBUNE, July 11, 1895. Copy courtesy Danette Robinette: "From Sheriff Maples we learn the participants of the killing of John Ambrose by F.S. Helt when he gave himself into custody. Ambrose was paying his attention to one of Helt's girls. Helt was very much opposed to this and at the picnic at Carr Lane, Missouri on that day, he so informed Ambrose and it seems that trouble was adverted by Helt taking his girls home early in the day. In the afternoon, Helt took his twenty-two rifle and made a stroll around the farm, hunting, looking after the fence, etc., and upon his return he chanced to come upon Ambrose and two of his daughters out in the woods. Ambrose at once fired two shots from a 45 pistol taking effect only in Helt's clothing, whereupon Helt fired two shots, the second one striking Ambrose just below the collar bone. Ambrose expressed his regret to the girls that he had no doubt shot their father to pieces, also saying that he, himself, was slightly shot. He then mounted his horse and riding about 50 yards, fell off, living but a short time afterward. Helt at once proceeded to Berryville and gave himself up to the officers. "Ambrose is known to a great many of our people as he was a conspicuous figure in our circuit courts until he was finally sentenced to the penitentiary where he served a five year sentence. At his preliminary examination in Berryville Monday, Helt was released on the grounds of self-defense." He was buried in Jones Cemetery, Urbanette, Carroll County, Arkansas.⁹ Jul 1886 - Threatens to shoot Joseph Reynolds. Fined by Justice of the Peace. May 1887 - Indicted for Bribery, offering to bribe jurors to acquit his brother Bill in the trial for the shooting of John CARR. Mar 1889 - Tried and found guilty of Arson. Sentenced to 5 years in the Missouri State Penitentiary. Served 23 Mar 1889 to 11 Jan 1893. Jul 1895 - Shoots at F. S. HELT and in turn is shot and killed by HELT.
+142	iv.	Dora M. AMBROSE was born on 21 December 1867 in Clay (now Owsley) County, Kentucky.⁹ She appeared in the census in 1900 in Barry County, Missouri.¹⁶¹ White River Twp., Enumerated 8 Jun 1900, 75/77 Rose, Robert Head W M Feb 1871 29 M12 MO MO MO Farmer Dora Wife W F Dec 1867 32 M12 5/4 KY KY MO William H. Son W M Mar 1890 10 S MO KY MO Thornton A. Son W M Apr 1892 8 S MO KY MO Andrew A. Son W M Jan 1895 5 S MO KY MO Mora Emily Ethel Daughter W F Oct 1899 7/12 S MO KY MO
+143	v.	William J. AMBROSE¹⁶² was born on 21 August 1870 in Clay (now Owsley) County, Kentucky.^130,138 He appeared in the census in 1900 in Stone County, Missouri.¹⁶³ Enumerated 15 Jun 1900, 252/252 Ambrose William Head W M 1870 29 M4 KY KY MO Mary J. E. Wife W F Feb 1875 25 M4 2/2 TN GA TN Katie M. Daugher W F May 1896 4 S MO KY TN Henry T. Son W M Oct 1897 2 S AR KY TN He appeared in the census in 1910 in Prairie Twp., Carroll County, Arkansas.¹⁶⁴ Berryville, Enumerated 15 Apr 1910, 2/2 Ambrose, William Head M W 39 M14 KY Unknown MO Laborer/Railroad Mary Wife F W 39 M14 5/5 TN GA TN Katie Daughter F W 35 S MO KY TN Henry Son M W 14 S MO KY TN Cora Daughter F W 12 S MO KY TN Emma Daughter F W 7 S AR KY TN Martha Daughter F W 5 S AR KY TN William appeared in the census in 1920 in Twin Falls County, Idaho.¹⁶⁵ Twin Falls City, Enumerated 17 Jan 1920, 270/300 Ambrose, William Head M W 50 M KY USA USA Mary Wife F W 44 M TN GA USA Cora Daughter F W 17 S MO KY TN Emma Daughter F W 15 S AR KY TN Martha Daughter F W 13 S AR KY TN Josie G. Daughter M W 9 S AR KY TN He appeared in the census in 1930 in Polo Twp., Carroll County, Arkansas.¹⁶⁶ Enumerated 11 Apr 1930, 102/104 Ambrose, W. M. Head M W 58 M KY KY MO Laborer Mary Wife F W 52 M TN TN TN Joe Gladys Daughter F W 18 S AR KY TN He died on 14 June 1938 at the age of 67 in Carroll County, Arkansas, United States.^9,130 William was buried in Jones Cemetery, Urbanette, Carroll County, Arkansas.⁹ Arrested for the 1 Dec 1887 murder of A. C. "Cull" Garrett. Christian County Jail Records, 1887-1894: Wm. M. Ambrose in Account with Z. A. Johnson Committed: February 22, 1889 Christian County Jailer By: Sheriff Stone County Discharged: April 8, 1889 Offense: Murder 1st Degree How Discharged: On Bond Ledger Page: 128 Acc't payable by: State February 22, 1889 Commitment 1.00 April 8, 1889 Board of deft 46 days 23.00 Clothing furnished deft 2.50 July 26, 1890 26.50 Paid [Transcr. Shirley Sieting] It has been suggested that the William arrested with Frank for the murder of A. C. Garrett was a cousin instead of a brother as suggested by contemporary records. Frank had two cousins named William. Francis Marion's son was born in Oct 1877. He would have been only 10 or 11 years old at the time of the burning of the TERRY barn, and 11 when Cull GARRETT was killed. His involvement in either event is unlikely. The second cousin who has been seriously suggested is John W.'s son born Feb. 1861, who was certainly old enough to be involved, but lived over 200 miles away in Daviess County, Missouri. Contemporary newspaper accounts consistently identify the William arrested with Frank as a brother, and give his age as 20 in the Springfield Express article dated 1 Mar 1889. John W.'s William was almost a decade older and William's penitentiary records state he has a "brother in this prison" at the time he was admitted. Since it was Henry Clark who routinely posted bond for William as well as Frank, it is reasonable to assume that the contemporary records correctly identified Frank and William as brothers. A timeline including additional records regarding the Terry-Waggoner (a.k.a. Ambrose-Terry) Feud can be viewed at Ambrose-Terry Feud
144	vi.	Mary C. AMBROSE was born on 13 November 1871 in Clay (now Owsley) County, Kentucky.⁹
+145	vii.	James M. AMBROSE⁹ was born on 13 November 1873 in Clay (now Owsley) County, Kentucky.¹⁶⁷ He died on 14 January 1895 at the age of 21 in Stone County, Missouri.¹⁶⁷
+146	viii.	Martha J. "Mollie" AMBROSE was born on 14 August 1875 in Carroll County, Arkansas, United States.⁹ She appeared in the census in 1910 at District 0062 in Polo Twp., Carroll County, Arkansas.¹⁶⁸
+147	ix.	Clement Leroy AMBROSE was born about 1879 in Arkansas.^9,80,169 He appeared in the census in 1900 in Stone County, Missouri.¹⁷⁰
+148	x.	Thornton Wilson AMBROSE was born on 21 November 1881 in Carroll County, Arkansas, United States.⁹ He appeared in the census in 1910 in Stone County, Missouri.¹⁷¹ James Twp., Enumerated 6 May 1910, 290/292 Amfrews, Thurnton [sic] Head M 2 26 M1 8 AR US US Ivy Wife F W 24 M1 8 AR US US Myrtle Daughter F W 8 S MO AR AR Henry R. Son M W 5 S MO AR AR Mary Daughter F W 4 S MO AR AR Raymon Son M W 1 4/12 S MO AR AR He appeared in the census in 1920 in Stone County, Missouri.¹⁷² James Twp., Enumerated 27 & 28 Jan 1920, 308/314 Ambrose, Thornton A. Head M W 38 M AR KY MO None Ivy Wife F W 38 M AR US MO Myrtle Daughter F W 18 S MO AR AR Ross Son M W 14 MO AR AR Mary Daughter F W 13 S MO AR AR Raymond Son M W 11 S MO AR AR May Daughter F W 9 S MO AR AR Louis Son M W 8 S MO AR AR Eva Daughter F W 2-8/12 S MO AR AR Lena Daughter F W 2 8/12 S MO AR AR Edith Daugher F W 6/12 S MO AR AR Thornton appeared in the census in 1930 in Butte County, California.¹⁷³ Oroville Twp.
+149	xi.	Julia Myrtle AMBROSE was born on 27 December 1884 in Arkansas.⁹
+150	xii.	Ralph Henry AMBROSE was born on 22 December 1888 in Carroll County, Arkansas, United States.^9,140 He appeared in the census in 1920 in Twin Falls County, Idaho.¹⁷⁴ Township 10, Precinct 4, Enumerated 14 Feb 1920, 311/316 Ambrose, Ralph H. Head M W 30 M MO USA USA Farmer/General Farm Ida G. Wife F W 29 M AR AR MO Thelma Daughter F W 9 S AR MO AR Edith M. Daughter F W 7 S AR MO AR Nolen Son M W 5 S AR MO AR Oma G. Daughter F W 2 10/12 S AR MO AR Elnora Daughter F W 4/12 S ID MO AR He appeared in the census in 1930 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.¹⁷⁵ Matthias Avenue, Kansas City, Enumerated Apr 1930, 108/111 Ambrose, Ralph Head M W 40 M 19 MO KY MO Oiler/Power Light Ambrose, Ida Wife-H F W 39 M 18 AR AR MO Ambrose, Nolen Son M W 15 S AR MO AK Delivery Boy/Retail Drug Ambrose, Oma G. Daughter 13 S AR MO AR Ambrose, Elnora Daughter 11 S ID MO AR Ambrose, Olin Son M W 9 S ID MO AR Ambrose, Velma Daughter F W 5 S MO MO AR Ambrose, Rex Son M W 3 S MO MO AR Ambrose, Curtis Son M W 0/12 MO MO AR

Joseph Ambrose (1725-1781) Fourth Generation

Joseph Ambrose (1725-1781)
Fourth Generation