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The Genealogy of the Thompson Family

William Jack Thompson

William Jack Thompson

Male 1926 - 1980  (54 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Jack ThompsonWilliam Jack Thompson was born on 24 Jan 1926 in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin (son of Chancy Burton Thompson and Florence Annette Eppler); died on 10 May 1980 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Sherman County, Kansas.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Social Security Death Index about William Thompson
    Name: William Thompson
    SSN: 512-20-2349
    Last Residence: 66539 Silver Lake, Shawnee, Kansas, United States of America
    Born: 24 Jan 1926
    Died: May 1980
    State (Year) SSN issued: Kansas (Before 1951)

    Buried:
    PLOT - sec 2nd; blk 7; lot 1 space 1
    Find A Grave - MEMORIAL ID - 58831180

    William married Bonnie Ellen Ritchey in 1949, and was divorced in Yes in Unknown. Bonnie (daughter of George Grover Ritchey and Ellen Roach) was born on 24 Feb 1931 in Kansas; died on 20 Feb 2017; was buried in Bird City, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Colleen Thompson
    2. Thomas Burton Thompson was born on 22 May 1952 in Imperial, Nebraska; died on 28 Nov 2022; was buried in Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

    Family/Spouse: Inez Ernestine Shirm. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Susan Faye Thompson

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Chancy Burton ThompsonChancy Burton Thompson was born on 08 Aug 1883 in Mercer County, Missouri (son of William Sheldon Thompson and Nancy Ann Cox); died on 16 Nov 1963 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; was buried on 19 Nov 1963 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas.

    Notes:

    Obit:
    Obituary
    Chancy Burton Thompson, son of William Sheldon and Nancy Cox Thompson, was born Aug. 8, 1883, at Mercer, Mo., and passed away at the Good Samaritan Rest Home, Goodland, Nov. 16, 1963, at 80 years of age.
    Burt lives in Missouri until the family moved by covered wagon to Thomas County in 1903, and on Nov. 26, 1914, was united in marriage to Florence Eppler at Racine, Wisc. To this union were born seven children.
    In 1929 Burt and his family moved back to Thomas County and the family grew up in Brewster.
    He was baptised and united with the Methodist Church, Brewster and took part in other community affairs. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge.
    Burt was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister, and his son Carl, who died in 1958.
    He is survived by his wife, Florence, Brewster; daughters, Mrs. Nancy Sporing, Goodland; Mrs. Letha Dickson, Sharon Springs; Mrs. Margaret Walker, Sharon Springs; a son Bill Thompson, Fargan, Okla.
    Daughters, Mrs. Carol Sporing, Brewster; and Patricia Ann Wolfe, La Salle, Colo.; four brothers, Charley Thompson, Brewster; Ivan Thompson, Goodland; Fred Thompson, Brewster; and Elic Thompson, Denver.
    Also two sisters, Mrs. Addie McAdams, Wray, Colo.; and Mrs. William Wright, Brewster; 21 grand-children, 10 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
    Services were held at the Brewster Methodist Church, with Rev. Marien Holbert officiating. Organist was Mrs. J. N. Mullender, and Gregory Eicher was soloist. Burial was in the Brewster cemetery.

    Obit:
    C. B. Thompson dies at age 80
    Chancy Burton Thompson, 80, retired rancher of the Brewster area died Saturday night at the Good Samaritan Center. He had been a resident at the home here for the past two years.
    Funeral services for Mr. Thompson were held Tuesday morning at 10:30 (CST) at the Brewster Methodist church with the Revetend Marien Holbert officiating.
    He was born August. 8, 1883 at Mercer, Mo., to William S. and Nancy Ann Thompson. He came with his parents to Thomas County in 1903 to a farm north of Brewster and he grew to manhood in that area.
    He married to Florence Eppler on November 25, 1914 in Racine, Wis. Following their marriage they returned to farm north of Brewster in 1915 and then returned to Racine for a short time before returning to the Kelly ranch north of Brewster in 1917. They established their home in Brewster in 1930.
    Mr. Thompson was a member of the Brewster Methodist church and a former member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Brewster.
    Survivors include the wife of the home; one son, William Thompson of Forga, Oklahoma; five daughters, Mrs. Nancy Sporing, Goodland, Mrs. Carol Sporing of Brewster, Mrs. Letha Dickson and Mrs. Margaret Walker of Sharon Springs and Mrs. Patricia Wolf of LaSalle Colo. Four brothers, Charles and Fred of Brewster, Ivan of Goodland and Elic of Westminster, Colorado; two sisters Mrs. Addie McAdams of Wray, Colo., and Mrs. Idonia Wright, of Brewster; 21 grandchildren and 10 great -grandchildren also survive.

    Chancy married Florence Annette Eppler on 25 Nov 1915 in Racine, Wisconsin. Florence (daughter of Jacob Eppler and Jensina P Jesperson) was born on 15 Feb 1896 in Flint, Michigan; died on 01 Aug 1980 in Colby, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried in Aug 1980 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Florence Annette EpplerFlorence Annette Eppler was born on 15 Feb 1896 in Flint, Michigan (daughter of Jacob Eppler and Jensina P Jesperson); died on 01 Aug 1980 in Colby, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried in Aug 1980 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas.

    Notes:

    Florence signed a marriage contract on 25 Nov 1914.

    Children:
    1. Nancy Jensina Thompson was born on 03 Oct 1916 in Racine, Wisconsin; died on 26 Jul 2000 in Goodland, Kansas; was buried in 2000 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas.
    2. Letha Eileen Thompson was born on 11 Nov 1918 in Thomas County, Kansas; died on 09 Jan 1965 in Goodland, Kansas.
    3. Margret Frances Thompson
    4. Carl Burton Thompson was born on 29 Sep 1923 in Racine, Wisconsin; died on 18 Dec 1958 in Denver, Colorado; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Kansas.
    5. 1. William Jack Thompson was born on 24 Jan 1926 in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin; died on 10 May 1980 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Sherman County, Kansas.
    6. Carol Joyce Thompson
    7. Patricia Ann Thompson


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Sheldon ThompsonWilliam Sheldon Thompson was born on 28 Apr 1860 in Shelby County, Illinois (son of Chauncy Gridley Thompson and Sarah Matilda Robertson); died on 17 Feb 1946 in Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried on 19 Feb 1946 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas.

    Notes:

    Elmer Thompson's birth certificate says William was born in Illinois, 1860 Census says Missouri. Mercer County, Missouri is where a lot of this family was born.

    Died at 9:00 AM.

    Obit:
    William Sheldon Thompson was born April 28, 1860, in Mercer county, Missouri, and departed this life at Brewster, Feb. 17, 1946, age 85 years, 10 months and 17 days.
    He was united in marriage to Nancy Ann Cox in 1882. She preceded him in death Feb. 3, 1937. To this union six sons and three daughters were born. One son, William Esma, passed on in August, 1924.
    Mr. Thompson united with the Baptist church in early life. On coming to Kansas he united with the Methodist church at Prairie Gem in the neighborhood where the family was reared.
    He leaves to mourn his passing his sons, Burton, Charley and Fred of Brewster; Ivan and Alex of Edson; his daughters, Mrs. Bessie Bear and Idonia Wright of Brewster, and Mrs. Addie McAdams of Laird, Nebr.; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Beckner, Brewster; one half-brother, Elmer Thompson of Portis; two half-sisters, Mrs. Mary Graham and Mrs. Idonia Thompson of the Dalles Ore.; 26 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
    Funeral services were held from the Brewster Methodist church, Conducted by Rev. J. E. Gruver, with a large attendance of relatives and friends. He was laid to rest by the side of his wife in the Brewster cemetery.

    Died:
    Death Certficate on file.

    William married Nancy Ann Cox on 31 Aug 1882 in Mercer County, Missouri. Nancy (daughter of Minister John Willis Burton Cox and Mary Jane Rockhold) was born on 05 Jan 1859 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 03 Feb 1937 in Rawlins County, Kansas; was buried on 04 Feb 1937 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Nancy Ann CoxNancy Ann Cox was born on 05 Jan 1859 in Mercer County, Missouri (daughter of Minister John Willis Burton Cox and Mary Jane Rockhold); died on 03 Feb 1937 in Rawlins County, Kansas; was buried on 04 Feb 1937 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas.

    Notes:

    Have also seen name as Nancy Anne Cox.

    Death Certificate shows Nancy died in Rawlins County, Kansas.

    Obit:
    Nancy Ann Cox was born Jan. 5, 1859 in Mercer County Mo., and departed this life Feb. 3, 1937, at the age of 78 years and 28 days.
    She spent her girlhood in the community in which she was born and was converted at the age of 17 and became a member of the Fairhaven Baptist Church.
    On Aug. 31, 1882, she was united in marriage to W. S. Thompson who mourns her loss. To this union were born six boys and three girls: Burton Thompson of Brewster; Charlie Thompson of the home place; Mrs. Bessie Bear of the home community; Mrs. Addie McAdams of Laird, Nebr.; Ivan C. Thompson of Edson, Kansas; Fred Thompson of Brewster; Mrs. Idonia Tracy of the home community; and Alec Thompson of Edson, Kansas. Willie Thompson preceded his mother in death having passed away in 1924. There are 25 grandchildren and one great grandchild who survive.
    A kindly spirited wife and mother has passed on. Her going is great loss but while here among her fellow beings and caring for her family she was a blessing to all. She knew her Lord and let Him lead her into the valley of the shadow of death - but no fear possessed her.
    The funeral service was held in the M. E. Church at Brewster and conducted by the Rev. Fred W. Martin assisted by the Rev. Simpson, pastor of the church.

    Died:
    Death Certficate on file.

    Children:
    1. 2. Chancy Burton Thompson was born on 08 Aug 1883 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 16 Nov 1963 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; was buried on 19 Nov 1963 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas.
    2. Charley Edger Thompson was born on 12 Jun 1885 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 25 Aug 1971 in Ellsworth, Ellsworth County, Kansas; was buried on 27 Aug 1971 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Kansas.
    3. William Esma Thompson was born on 24 Mar 1887 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 16 Aug 1924 in Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas.
    4. Bessie Mae Thompson was born on 14 Jan 1889 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 28 Feb 1963 in Colby, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried on 03 Mar 1963 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas.
    5. Ivan Coxy Thompson was born on 20 Sep 1890 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 23 Mar 1977 in Colby, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried on 26 Mar 1977 in Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Kansas.
    6. Addie Rae Thompson was born on 17 May 1892 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 17 Jan 1976 in Wray, Yuma County, Colorado; was buried on 21 Jan 1976 in Grandview Cemetary, Wray, Yuma County, Colorado.
    7. Fredrick McKinley Thompson was born on 28 Nov 1894 in Ravana, Mercer County, Missouri; died on 08 Jan 1981 in Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota; was buried on 13 Jan 1981 in Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Kansas.
    8. Mary Idonia Thompson was born on 14 Feb 1897 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 28 Jun 1989 in Colby, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried on 01 Jul 1989 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Kansas.
    9. Elmer Alexander Thompson was born on 20 Jul 1901 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 06 Mar 1987 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; was buried on 10 Mar 1987 in Crown Hill Memorial Park, Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado.

  3. 6.  Jacob EpplerJacob Eppler was born on 31 Jan 1868 in Denmark (son of ? Eppler and ?); died on 27 Jul 1938 in Racine, Wisconsin.

    Jacob married Jensina P Jesperson on 12 Jul 1890 in Pentwater Michigan. Jensina (daughter of Andrew Jespersen and Theodora Emily ?) was born on 07 Feb 1873 in Aarhus, Denmark; died on 07 Oct 1948 in Racine, Wisconsin; was buried in 1948 in Graceland Cemetery, Racine, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Jensina P JespersonJensina P Jesperson was born on 07 Feb 1873 in Aarhus, Denmark (daughter of Andrew Jespersen and Theodora Emily ?); died on 07 Oct 1948 in Racine, Wisconsin; was buried in 1948 in Graceland Cemetery, Racine, Wisconsin.
    Children:
    1. Andrew Alexander Eppler was born on 24 Jun 1891 in Michigan; died on 13 May 1980 in Travers City, Michigan.
    2. Frederick Valentine Eppler was born on 16 Dec 1892 in Michigan; died on 13 March 1961.
    3. Emily Eppler was born in Pentwater Michigan.
    4. 3. Florence Annette Eppler was born on 15 Feb 1896 in Flint, Michigan; died on 01 Aug 1980 in Colby, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried in Aug 1980 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas.
    5. Carl Conrad Eppler was born on 15 Feb 1899 in Michigan; died on 09 May 1972; was buried in May 1972 in West Lawn Cemetery, Racine, Wisconsin.
    6. James Thorwald Eppler was born on 16 Oct 1902 in Michigan; died on 30 April 1980 in Amsberg Marinette, Wisconsin.
    7. Harold Thorwald Eppler was born on 21 Oct 1905 in Racine, Wisconsin; died on 14 Oct 1964; was buried in Oct 1964 in West Lawn Cemetery, Racine, Wisconsin.
    8. Margaret Eppler was born in 1906 in Racine, Wisconsin; died in 1913 in Racine, Wisconsin.
    9. Theodore Emil Eppler was born on 03 Jan 1913.
    10. Frances Isabelle Eppler was born on 24 June 1920; died on 09 Oct 1981.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Chauncy Gridley ThompsonChauncy Gridley Thompson was born on 06 Feb 1832 in Indiana (son of Alba Thompson and Sally Barnes); died on 02 Mar 1915 in Oronoque, Norton County, Kansas; was buried in Oronoque Cemetery, Norton County, Kansas.

    Notes:

    Notes from Elmer A Thompson state that: William Sheldon Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson and Lois Thompson are the children of Chauncey Gridley Thompson and his 1st wife, and that Mary, Idoine, Amanda and Elmer were children of Chauncey Gridley Thompson's 2nd wife.

    1860 Census and Obituary say that Chauncey was born in Indiana.

    William Sheldon Thompson's Death Certificate shows parents name's as Chancy G Thompson and Sarah Mitilda (Not Known). Both born in Illinois.

    Obit: Corrections made within the [ ]
    Obituary for Chaucey G. Thomas [Chauncey Gridley Thompson] was born February 6, 1832, in Indiana. Moved in early boyhood, with his parents, to Shelby County, Illinois. Later, moved to Missouri, about 1856, with his first wife Sarah Robson [Sarah Matilda Robertson], to whom he was married in Illinois. To them were born five children. The first wife died in November, 1864. November 11, 1869, he was married to Mary Garland, in Mercer County, Missouri. There were born to them seven children. The wife died February 8, 1909.
    In 1885 he moved to Norton County, Kansas, and in 1886, to Thomas County, where the homestead was taken and the home was until fall, of 1905, when returned to Norton County and bought property in Oronoque, resided until death March 2, 1915; aged 83 years and 26 days. He leaves two sons and six daughters, with grandchildren and other more distant relatives, to mourn his death. His was a blameless life. He never spoke an unkind word about anyone. His honesty and integrity, was unquestioned by all who knew him.
    The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. E. Huff, of Oronoque, and notwithstanding a blinding snow storm, the house was crowded with friends and relatives.

    Funeral Postponed – The C. G. Thompson funeral at Oronoque will be held tomorrow, if trains run on time. Relatives from the east could not arrive today.

    Will Garland, of The Telegram, will always hold the memory of Mr. Thompson in reverence and respect. When we were a lad, seven years of age, our mother died and our father moved from Missouri to Kansas. “Uncle Chauncey” prevailed upon him to let us make our home with them in Thomas County, which we did for the greater part of a year. No child of his own ever received more kindly attention or more favors than were accorded us during that period. The news of his death came to us unexpectedly, in fact, only a few days before, we had met him in Oronoque and while on account of his advanced age, he was not as strong as he was in the pioneer days; he then seemed to be a strong man of that age. He was a clean man in everyway. A man whom memory will be long remembered after death, by all those who know him.



    The Goodland Star-News / Tuesday, July 22, 2003, Page 7
    There are some upcoming events that we want to remind you of, and I want to mention that I didn?t announce the Thompson reunion, last week, due to the death of Marjorie's son, Dennis Thompson. But, as Marge says, he would have wanted the plans to go on, so there will be a Thompson reunion, in Brewster, on August 1, 2 and 3. The meeting place will be the home of Marjorie Westover, 669 Illinois Ave., in Brewster, phone (785)694-2837. This reunion is for descendants of Chauncey Gridley Thompson. If you are included in this family, I am sure you know all the details. Marge tried to explain to me how the family tree grew, but with a maiden name like Smith, I get tangled up in the branches. Anyway, it sounds like a fun weekend for all the relatives from the special gathering at 10 a.m. on Aug. 2 until the last family story is shared. I will send the particulars to the newspapers later this week to be sure to plan to attend this reunion.


    Birth:
    Per the 1900 United States Federal Census Record Kansas > Thomas > Barrett > District 177 > 4

    Chauncy married Sarah Matilda Robertson on 11 Sep 1855 in Shelby County, Illinois. Sarah was born in 1840 in Kentucky; died in Nov 1864. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Sarah Matilda Robertson was born in 1840 in Kentucky; died in Nov 1864.

    Notes:

    Chauncey and Sarah were married by B. W. F. Corley.

    Married:
    Marriage Certficate on file.

    Children:
    1. Loias Thompson was born on 01 Nov 1856 in Missouri; died on 07 May 1876.
    2. Malissa Caroline Thompson was born on 07 Jun 1858 in Missouri; died on 10 Mar 1861 in Missouri.
    3. 4. William Sheldon Thompson was born on 28 Apr 1860 in Shelby County, Illinois; died on 17 Feb 1946 in Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried on 19 Feb 1946 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas.
    4. Sarah Emaline Thompson was born in 1862; died on 02 Nov 1865 in Shelby County, Illinois.
    5. Tempa Elizabeth Thompson was born on 04 Jul 1864 in Shelby County, Illinois; died on 16 Apr 1949 in Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas.

  3. 10.  Minister John Willis Burton CoxMinister John Willis Burton Cox was born on 19 Dec 1825 in Rutherford County, Tennessee (son of Arthur Willison Cox and Susannah M Laughlin); died on 24 Apr 1899 in Mercer County, Missouri; was buried in Laughlin Cemetery, Mercer County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    1860 Census on file.

    Tombstone reads "JWB Cox died Apr. 24 1899 aged 73y 4m 5d".

    Also found notes stating John W B Cox was born in Kentucky.

    He was licensed to preach in 1873 and ordained into the Baptist Church in 1875.

    Obit:
    Obituary
    J.W.B. Cox was born December 19th, 1826, and departed this life April 24 at 6 o'clock, 1899, aged 73 years, 4 month and 6 days. He was born in the state of Tennessee, and at the age of 11 years moved to Jackson Co., MO with his father and mother and seven brothers and sisters, he being the seventh. James the oldes, Jarret T. Mary Ann, Hugh P., Elisabeth Jane, Sarah C., Margaret E. and J.W.B. Cox are the names of the family of Wilson and Susannah Cox and they have all passed away except Margaret, who is only waiting for her lord to call her home.
    At the age of 17 J.W.B. Cox moved to Mercer Co., where he made his home until God called him away. He joined the Baptist Church in the year of 1871, was licensed to preach the gospel in 1873 and was ordained about 1875. He was married to Mary Jane Rockhold in the year of 1856. He has left his companion 4 boys and 3 girls and 15 grandchildren. Two of his children had gone on before to a better land, one in infancy and the other, Elizabeth J. Brown, who has preceeded him about 5 months, and died so happy in Jesus and having her friends stand around her bed and her **ther hold her Bible open so she could look on its sacred pages to the last. But how soon does a generation pass away? J.W.B. Cox was loved by all. He was a minister of the Gospel in word and deed. No one ever came to him for aid but what he would help them. He was a Good Samaritan to all, his house was open to receive the orphans and he was a father to them all. How sadly he will be missed by al and especially at home when they gather around the dear old family altar at night, oh, then, how he will be missed! Yet his works will follow him for how can we ever forget who have heard his kind exhortations and warnings and prayers.
    His sufferings were very great during his illness of nine days but he shouted and praised God all day the day he took sick. He said from the first day of his sickness that he would not get well and he has gone to his erernal rest.
    The funeral sermon was preached by J.R.Nordyke and J.D.Houston from Job 14:1 to a large concourse of people.
    Weary toiler thy work all done And they soul into glory gone, Eternal life with its crown now won, God giveth the rest. Rest from all sorrows and watching and fears, Rest from all possible sighing and tears, Rest through God's endless wonderful years, At home with the blest.

    Burt Cox worked at many trades. He was a good woodsman; handy with an axe, saw and other wood working tools. He was a brick maker and he and his boys made thousands of bricks which were used for buildings round about. He was also a carpenter, bricklayer and cabinet maker. However, that did not use up all of his time.
    When he was 35 years old, he became very much interested in religion. He wanted to do more in God's work. He studied the "Good Book" diligently. He and Mary Jane had joined the Baptist Church about 1871. Burt became an ordained minister of the Baptist faith about 1873. He was a practicing Minister until his death. He was a minister of the "Hard-Shelled" Baptist Church. Since his Congregation were farmer folk who had rather small incomes, his material returns for his labors were small indeed. Rich, however, were the rewards of good will and friendship he reaped.
    He ministered to the sick. If any man needed help to pay his rent or his interest in order to keep his home or if a poor man with only two horses lost a horse, Burt Cox went out to take up a collection to remedy the situation. You may bet your bottom dollar Burt Cox's contribution headed the list and was as large as he expected any other man to give.
    Burt traveled all around the area on horseback to hold meetings and to minister to people. He was a big man and a hard working man.
    As I said, he worked at many trades. These trades he taught his sons: timber work, farming, bricklaying and brick making. They became proficient in most of these trades.
    John Willis Burton Cox died 24 April 1899 in Mercer Co., Missouri and is buried in the old Laughlin Cemetery.

    John married Mary Jane Rockhold on 23 Oct 1856 in Mercer County, Missouri. Mary (daughter of Lloyd Rockhold, II and Jane Connor) was born on 26 May 1838 in Carroll, Carroll County, Missouri; died on 30 May 1925 in Mercer County, Missouri; was buried in Laughlin Cemetery, Mercer County, Missouri . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Mary Jane RockholdMary Jane Rockhold was born on 26 May 1838 in Carroll, Carroll County, Missouri (daughter of Lloyd Rockhold, II and Jane Connor); died on 30 May 1925 in Mercer County, Missouri; was buried in Laughlin Cemetery, Mercer County, Missouri .

    Notes:

    1860 Census on file.

    Thelma Nicholas' notes show the last name spelling as Rocholdt, but this is not correct.

    Notes with tombstone are: COX Mary J. May 30, 1925 Age 87y, 4d, Same stone with John W. B. Cox, Dau of Loy & Jane Rockhold, Born in Carroll Co., MO.

    Obit:
    Mrs. Mary J. Cox, A Well Known Old Resident, is dead
    By Obie Davenport
    Mrs. Mary Jane Cox, an old and highly respected lady of the north part of the county, died Saturday at her home. The funeral was held Sunday at the family home and was conducted by Rev. W E Kauffman, assisted by Rev. Tye and Rev. Houston. Interment was in the Laughlin cemetery.
    Mary Jane Rockhold, daughter of Loyd and Jane Rockhold was born in Carroll County, Mo., May 26, 1837. She was one of a family of eleven children, all of whom preceded her in death except her brother, Richard L Rockhold and another brother in California. She moved to Mercer County with her parents, when a child. She was married to the Reverand Burton Cox, Oct 23, 1856 and through their long wedded life she was an exemplar companion, kind, loving, faithful and self-sacrificing. To this union nine children were born. Jarret M, Mrs. Nancy A Thompson, Brewster, Kans., Miss Ellen deceased; Mrs Madora Hampton, Lineville; Thomas W Cox, Lineville; L ****** *** **** Tipton B and *** ****** ***** **** **** ****** ** *** ***** ****** ******* ****** ***** ***** ***** *** ** ******* **** ** the same motherly kindness and gentle she reared a large number of homeless and orphan children.
    The hospitality of the Cox home was shared and enjoyed by the entire community for many years. And it has been quite often said that no one was permitted to the leave the Cox home at meal time without breaking bread with this fine old family. Since her husbands death she had lived with her devoted sons, Jarret and Porter in the old home. Her daughter had offered her the comforts of her home but she preferred to remain under the old roof until the end. The children were ever ready to make any sacrifice for their dear old mother's comfort and pleasure. The relatives assembled to celebrate her birthday May 26, and although she was bedfast at the time she greatly enjoyed the occasion very much and was glad they all came home to spend the day.
    She was reared by devoted Christian parents was early in life became a member of the Christian church. Later she with her husband, who preached the gospel for more than a quarter century, united with the Baptist church in 1871. She departed this vale of tears to dwell for ever with the pure and Holy. She had for several days been happy singing "I'm Going Home to Die No More." The morning of her death she prayed that the Savior might come and take her home. And, with her passing there comes to our minds this phrase from the Inspired word. "Well done thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful, over a few things. I will make thee ruler over many things; enter thou into the joy of the Lord."

    Notes:

    Soon after they were married Burt and Mary took a baby boy by the name of Sam B. Baker to rear. Son of Sarah C. Cox Baker, to raise. He was a few years older than Jarrett Cox, who was born July 27, 1857.

    Burt and Mary also took to rear Tom Qualls and Tobe Molen.
    Tom Qualls became a very rich man as riches were reckoned in his day, $75,000 or more.
    Tobe Molen moved to Oklahoma about 1900. He worked on a farm for awhile then went to the oil wells or fields to work. He studied the oil business, learned how to find and map oil fields. He worked in both the United States and Canada. The last we heard of Tobe he was on an oil exploring trip in western Canada.

    Married:
    U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 about Mary Jane Rockhold
    Name: Mary Jane Rockhold
    Gender: Female
    Birth Place: MO
    Birth Year: 1838
    Spouse Name: John Willis Cox
    Spouse
    Birth Place: TN
    Spouse Birth Year: 1825
    Marriage
    Year: 1856
    Marriage State: MO
    Number Pages: 1

    Children:
    1. Jarett Madison Cox was born on 27 Jul 1857 in Mercer, Mercer County, Missouri; died on 31 Jul 1938; was buried in Laughlin Cemetery, Somerset, Mercer County, Missouri.
    2. 5. Nancy Ann Cox was born on 05 Jan 1859 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 03 Feb 1937 in Rawlins County, Kansas; was buried on 04 Feb 1937 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas.
    3. Elwysey Eleanor Cox was born on 21 Nov 1860 in Mercer, Mercer County, Missouri; died on 30 Aug 1913; was buried in Laughlin Cemetery, Somerset, Mercer County, Missouri.
    4. Lloyd Porter Cox was born on 03 Sep 1862 in Mercer, Mercer County, Missouri; died on 17 Oct 1932; was buried in Laughlin Cemetery, Somerset, Mercer County, Missouri.
    5. Jasper Alexander Cox was born on 17 Oct 1864 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 29 Jan 1919; was buried in South Lineville Cemetary, Mercer County, Missouri.
    6. Elizabeth Jane Cox was born on 20 Apr 1866 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 20 Nov 1898; was buried in Laughlin Cemetery, Somerset, Mercer County, Missouri.
    7. Mary Viola Madora Cox was born on 18 Mar 1869 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 16 Jul 1934 in Mercer County, Missouri; was buried in Laughlin Cemetery, Somerset, Mercer County, Missouri.
    8. Thomas Willis Cox was born on 02 Mar 1872 in Missouri; died on 04 Sep 1960 in Imperial, Missouri.
    9. Tipton Burton Cox was born on 30 Oct 1876 in Mercer, Mercer County, Missouri; died on 12 Jan 1880; was buried in Wilder Cemetery, Somerset, Mercer County, Missouri.

  5. 12.  ? Eppler was born in Denmark.

    ? married ?. was born in Denmark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  ? was born in Denmark.
    Children:
    1. 6. Jacob Eppler was born on 31 Jan 1868 in Denmark; died on 27 Jul 1938 in Racine, Wisconsin.

  7. 14.  Andrew Jespersen was born in Denmark.

    Andrew married Theodora Emily ?. Theodora was born in Denmark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Theodora Emily ? was born in Denmark.
    Children:
    1. 7. Jensina P Jesperson was born on 07 Feb 1873 in Aarhus, Denmark; died on 07 Oct 1948 in Racine, Wisconsin; was buried in 1948 in Graceland Cemetery, Racine, Wisconsin.


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