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Grandma Burgin's 80'th Birthday
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It was our great pleasure to be at the home of J.S.H. BURGIN, Lorraine, on Nov. 3, on the occasion of the 80th birthday of our dear old mother, Mrs. Barbara Jane BURGIN.The following relatives were present; her brothers, David O. WOODWARD, late of Lee County, Virginia, and George F. WOODWARD, of McFall, Missouri, her sisters, Mrs. Rhoda MUNCEY and Susan BURGIN, and the latter's husband Dennis BURGIN, the latter three of near Brooklyn; brother-in-law Ezekiel HOBBS and wife, of Fagleville, Chas. H. BURGIN, M.D., and wife, of Bethany; Henry BURGIN and wife of Ridgeway; H.S.
BURGIN and son, Rev. S.H.C. BURGIN, of Kansas City.The hostess, Mrs. J.H. BURGIN, prepared such a dinner as is not only peculiar to herself and her husband, but such a one as we have rarely enjoyed in our existence, and which very few in any neighborhood can equal.
Many and varied presents were heaped upon this dearly beloved old mother.
This saintly woman was born in the Cumberland Valley, Lee County, Old Virginia, 30 miles northeast of Cumberland Gap, in 1818. She was the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth, the ancestors of whom emigrated from England about 200 years ago.
She and her husband, Rev. S.W. BURGIN and three boys, Flannery, Herschel, and Henry, emigrated to Virginia Grove, near Brooklyn, Harrison County, Missouri, forty-six years ago about the first of December next. Lived there one year and then settled at Indian Grave, near the center of the county, where they lived until Nov. 1877, when the husband and father died, and was buried on the old farm, adjoining Lorraine, where they lived so long.
She lived at the old house until March 1886, when H.S. BURGIN sold his farm and moved to Manasas City, since which time she has lived alternately with her three boys.
This dear mother has passed through all the hardships and vicissitudes of a pioneer life. Her sojourn has been noted for charity, integrity, industry, great fortitude in all trials and a strictly Godly and self-sacrificing life. Never have I seen such a courageous, wise and far seeing adviser.
Dear mother is just now on the borderland of a haven of rest and glory. Yes, Rest! What a precious word! No more heartaches; no more tears; no sighing. Soon shall she live forever 'mid the songs and praises of the redeemed, with her dear Savior whom she has allowed for nearly eighty years.
May God help us all to live closer to Him, that the prayers and exhortations of our beloved and honored mother may be answered and we again live under her holy and Godly influence beyond this vale of tears.
Her Youngest, Erring But Loving Son,
Henry Steele BURGIN
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Sources for the information on the descendents of Jesse & Mary (HYDEN)
WOODWARD include the following:
History of The Woodward Family, by Robert Lee Woodward, printed in the
Bethany Republican-Clipper, Behtany, Missouri, 1957
NOTE: Sarah's death date was listed as 12 November 1917, but the obituary was dated October and gave her death date as 18 October 1917 so I went with that date. Scott Scheibe
September 1903
-----------------------My father - Jesse M. Woodard left in fall of 1849 and stopped in Davies Co., Mo. until fall of 1851 -
In 1851 moved to Harrison Co., Mo. Stopped on Williams, or Monsey, now called McCall Place, N.W. of Brooklyn for a few months, moved to Uncle Z. Hobbs and the on to the Napper Place and was there until about 1852 or 1863 when he built a log cabin and moved on to what we now call the Heffner Place, about 1853. Sold the said H.P. abt. close of the civil War, and then moved on to and bought what was then called the Tolbert Blankenship Place.
J.H. Woodward
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Bethan Republican Clipper, Bethany, Missouri, September 1900
GOLDEN WEDDING
We had the privilege of attending the fiftieth wedding anniversary "Uncle Dennie" and "Aunt Suzie" Burgin, at their home, on Wednesday, August 29, 1900.
The crowd commenced gathering early in the day and kept coming until afternoon. There were over eighty persons present, consisting of relatives, friends and old neighbors. Such old timers as Dr. Skinner and wife of Bethany; "Uncle Zeke" Hobbs and wife, of Eagleville; "Uncle Fred" Redinger and Wife of Ridgeway; and others. The near relatives consisted of W. H. Carter & wife, of Hatfield. (Their son-in-law and daughter), all their grandchildren and their families; George F. Woodward, of McFall; David O. Woodward, of near Eaglesville; (brothers of Aunt Susie) and Rhoda G Munsey, (sister of Aunt Susie), also Aunt Susie Piburn, of Blythedale (sister of Uncle Dennis), and numerous other relatives.
The time was spent in pleasant conversation until about noon hour when W. H Carter, acting as general manager, gave the call to dinner, and to any say that the tables fairly groaned under their loads would be putting it very mildly. They had tables spread in two of the large rooms. After everyone had eaten all they could, the following program was carried out: Music by the noted Chalk Talk String Band, composed of G.W. Buntin and daughter, Flora, Cord Eaton, Auther Hendren, Ellis Hendren, and Marvin Blakeman. Next was the presentation of numerous valuable presents, the presentation speech was made by Dr. Skinner was very impressive. Next the prayer by Bro. Burris, of Eagleville, followed by song by the choir - "Sweet Hour of prayer." Then for about one hour the services were turned into an old time prayer and speaking meeting, which was very enjoyable. After which Lon McMullen took the photo of the congregation with his fine camera.
The balance of the evening being spent in music of the finest kind by the String Band, until Dr. Skinner called on G.W Buntin for an old time Big Creek Hoe Down; which was given in old time style. Then the crowd began dispersing all wishing "Uncle Dennis" and "Aunt Susie" many more such happy times.
W. E. Blakeman
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Bethan Republican Clipper, Bethany, Missouri, September 1900
GOLDEN WEDDING
We had the privilege of attending the fiftieth wedding anniversary "Uncle Dennie" and "Aunt Suzie" Burgin, at their home, on Wednesday, August 29, 1900.
The crowd commenced gathering early in the day and kept coming until afternoon. There were over eighty persons present, consisting of relatives, friends and old neighbors. Such old timers as Dr. Skinner and wife of Bethany; "Uncle Zeke" Hobbs and wife, of Eagleville; "Uncle Fred" Redinger and Wife of Ridgeway; and others. The near relatives consisted of W. H. Carter & wife, of Hatfield. (Their son-in-law and daughter), all their grandchildren and their families; George F. Woodward, of McFall; David O. Woodward, of near Eaglesville; (brothers of Aunt Susie) and Rhoda G Munsey, (sister of Aunt Susie), also Aunt Susie Piburn, of Blythedale (sister of Uncle Dennis), and numerous other relatives.
The time was spent in pleasant conversation until about noon hour when W. H Carter, acting as general manager, gave the call to dinner, and to any say that the tables fairly groaned under their loads would be putting it very mildly. They had tables spread in two of the large rooms. After everyone had eaten all they could, the following program was carried out: Music by the noted Chalk Talk String Band, composed of G.W. Buntin and daughter, Flora, Cord Eaton, Auther Hendren, Ellis Hendren, and Marvin Blakeman. Next was the presentation of numerous valuable presents, the presentation speech was made by Dr. Skinner was very impressive. Next the prayer by Bro. Burris, of Eagleville, followed by song by the choir - "Sweet Hour of prayer." Then for about one hour the services were turned into an old time prayer and speaking meeting, which was very enjoyable. After which Lon McMullen took the photo of the congregation with his fine camera.
The balance of the evening being spent in music of the finest kind by the String Band, until Dr. Skinner called on G.W Buntin for an old time Big Creek Hoe Down; which was given in old time style. Then the crowd began dispersing all wishing "Uncle Dennis" and "Aunt Susie" many more such happy times.
W. E. Blakeman
Source: two personal letters from "Warren" to Margaret H. Zwiener
(Smith), dated April 7, 1967 and December 28, 1967. Addressed
"Dear Cousin Margaret". Reference also the "History of Daviess County, Missouri", pages 645-646.
George was educated at the high school in Hancock County, Tenn. and at Jonesville, Va. and receiving a liberal education, qualified himself for teaching. He came to Mo. in 1856 and located in Harrison County.
Quoting letter "Mr. Woodward is no office seeker and refuses to take any position, although amply qualified. He farms a very fine highly cultivated farm of 300 acres, is a member of ME Church South and of the A.F. and A.M."
Many of his ancestors on his mother's side were soldiers during the Rev. War, one, a grand-uncle, William Ely, was bayoneted through the body, but survived and lived to be over 110 years of age."(1A1J) George Fry Woodward, tenth child of Henry Hyden & Elizabeth (Ely) Woodward, born 10 February 1834, Lee Co., Mo., died 24 November 1903, Davies Co., Mo., married twice, first on 29 March 1857 to Margaret F. Prichard, born 14 March 1828, Tenn., died 1 March 1875, Daviess Co., Mo., & secondly on 7 September 1875 to Mary Ellen Steele, born 22 July 1848, Marshall Co., Va., dies 18 January 1936, Daviess Co., Mo., daughter of John & Elizabeth (____) Steele."
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"History of Daviess Co., Missouri, pages 645-646G.F. Woodward
Is a native of Lee Co, Va., born 10 February, 1834. His parents, Henry and Elizabeth Woodward were natives of Virginia. Many of his ancestors on his mother's side were soldiers during the Revolutionary War, one, a Grand-uncle, William Ely, was bayonetted through the body, but survived and lived to be over 110 years old.
G.F. Woodward was educated at the high school in in Hancock Co., Tenn., and at Joensvile, Va., and receiving a liberal education, qualified himself for teaching. He came to Missouri in 1856 and located in Harrison Co. and on 29 March 1857, was married to Miss Margaret Prichard, a native of Tenn., but who at the time of her marriage was one of the most successful and leading teachers in Northwest, Missouri. She began teaching when only fourteen years of age, and continued to teach constantly for fourteen years. Her mother died in Tenn. when Margaret was but a child. She then came to Missouri with her father, who died in Roy. Co. in 1854. By this marriage three daughters were born, namely, Martha E., born 19
January 1858, M. J., born 6 August 1861 and Lilly M. Born 11 October 1864.Mrs. Woodward died March 1, 1875, She was a consistent Christian and model wife and mother, and died leaving many friends. Mr. Woodward married, September 7, 1875, Miss E. Steele, who was born in Marshall Co., Va., July 22, 1848. She came with her parents, John
and Elizabeth Steele, when she was but two years of age to Des Moines Co., Iowa, and there her parents still live. By this marriage Mr. and Mrs. Woodward have three children, namely, George D., born June 24, 1876, Jesse, W., born 24 July, 1877, and James H., born August 30,
1879.Mr. Woodward is no office seeker and refuses to take any position, although amply qualified. He farms a very fine and highly cultivated farm of 300 acres, is a member of ME Church South and of the A.F. & A.M."
NAME Margaret F. /Prichard/ GIVN Margaret F.
Source: two personnal letters from "Warren" to Margaret H. Zwiener (Smith),
dated April 7, 1967 and December 28, 1967. Addressed "Dear Cousin Margaret".
Reference also the "History of Daviess County, Missouri", pages 645-646.
Miss Margaret Richard (or Prichard) is a native of Tenn. At time of marriage
was a leading teacher in Northwest Mo. She beginn teaching at age of 14, and
continued teaching for 14 years. Her mother died in Tenn., when Margaret was
but a child. She then came to Mo. with her father, who died in Roy Co. in 1854.
NAME Mary Ellen /Steele/ GIVN Mary Ellen
Source: two personnal letters from "Warren" to Margaret H. Zwiener (Smith),
dated April 7, 1967 and December 28, 1967. Addressed "Dear Cousin Margaret".
Reference also the "History of Daviess County, Missouri", pages 645-646.Mary came with her parents, John and Elizabeth Steele, when she was but
two years of age to Des Moines., Ia.
NAME Jesse W. /Woodward/ GIVN Jesse W.
Buried in Daviess County, Missouri.
NAME Cora O. /Woodward/ GIVN Cora O.
Married twice, no further details known.