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Ancestors of Jaclyn Mari Howard
109.Rachel A Branstetter, born September 06, 1826; died February 28, 1905 in Indian Creek, Pike County, MO231.She was the daughter of 218. Peter Branstetter and 219. Catherine Branstetter.
Notes for John Michael Bernard Chamberlain:
Some family members have him as John Michael Branstetter Chamberlain.
Body is in the Old Kilby Burying grounds with many relatives who died before him.
Memorial found in newspaper by LaVera Litle
IN MEMORIAM
Of John M. B. Chamberlain, One of the Oldest and Most Highly Respected Citizens of Pike County
When a man like John M. B. Chamberlain dies, it is difficult to decide what ought to be said or left unsaid in a brief notice of his life.He was born in Bourbon Co., KY., on the 14th day of November, 1819, and died at his home in Indian Creek township, Pike County, Missouri, on the 16th day of December, 1895.Seventy-six years and a month measured the period of his life.
When he was five years old his father, William Chamberlain, died, leaving his widow, Mary A., whose maiden name was Branstetter, and five children, only one of whom was younger than John.When he was nine years old the mother came with her children to this county and stopped for a time in what is now Ashley township.Subsequently they removed to the neighborhood of New Harmony and settled upon land near which he made his home for life.
The ordinary country school of that day afforded him the only means of education, and the hard work incident to a life upon the farm occupied all of his time when he was not at school.He lived in a country sparsely settled and amid the influences and surroundings peculiar to frontier life.There were no churches - no comfortable school houses, and the dwellings were simply log cabins, rudely constructed and isolated at long distances from each other.Here he lived and labored and died and his body is resting in the old Kilby burying ground were so many of his relatives, friends and acquaintances were buried before him.The name Kilby brings back many memories of the early days and is suggestive of the primitive methods of public worship, then common in a newly settled country.Private houses and occasionallya "log meeting house" were the only places at which divine worship could be held, and around such a nucleus all the religious elements of the community were gathered.Near the old Kilby meeting house -- a rude log structure, his body sleeps in death.To this spot at regular intervals the faithful itinerant of that day made his periodical visits.Through almost pathless forests and over bleak prairies the earnest man of God plodded his way in storm, and tempest, sowing the seeds of truth without stopping to ask the question "what shall the harvest be?"It seems to me that the echoes of the old fashioned hymns that were sung and the fervent prayers that were uttered, may still be heard around such localities.As to the effect of these influences on the life and character of any individual in that community, who can tell?John M. B. Chamberlain passed his life amid such surroundings, and although not a member of any church, still he was moral and temperate in his habits and faithful to all the obligations imposed upon him.Four years he performed the duties of constable of that township and for a period of twelve or more years afterwards he was a Justice of the Peace.These were not very high offices and yet they are important parts of the machinery by which the whole judicial power of the government is exerted.We shall not stop to ask what the value of his services were.
The private soldier in the ranks is as much a constituent part of the army as the commanding officer, and the success of the whole depends upon the faithfulness and efficiency of each.He performed his duties intelligently, honestly and faithfully.What greater eulogy can be pronounced upon the official conduct of the highest dignitary in the land?
His marriage to his cousin, Rachael A Branstetter, occurred on the 1st day of February, 1844.Bravely and lovingly they met the duties and responsibilities of husband and wife for more than half a century. Thirteen children were born to them, all of whom were present at the father's funeral except J. H., of Marionville, Mo., and J. F. of Oklahoma.Up to 1861 he was identified in politics with the Democratic party and in the great presidential contest of that year, was an ardent supporter of Stephan A. Douglas.When the war cloud that arose after that election, first began to make its appearancein the South and when the status of the leading men in every locality in the country became the subject of eager inquiry, no man was more ready and prompt to avow his sentiments and to take his place in the Union line, it was a chief characteristic of his life to meet every question in his pathway fearlessly and never to avoid any issue that confronted him.When his mind was once fully made up and his purpose definitely formed, no man possessed in a greater degree the courage of his convictions.Neither friend nor foe ever had any difficulty in finding his position during all the dark hours of that terrible struggle. A Union man in principle he was intensely so in feeling.In the years that followed the war, on down to the day of his death, he was a decided, active member of the Republican party, and always labored earnestly for its success.As an evidence of the estimate put upon his integrity and good business sense, he was placed by that party upon its ticket in 1880 for the office of county judge.He was defeated, however, as were the other candidates upon the ticket.But, enough as to the details of his life.
The universal testimony of those who knew him longest and best is that he was an honest man, a useful servant, true friend and a devoted husband and father.It is no wonder that witnesses say as he reached the end of his pilgrimage that "he was ready and willing to go."Calling to his wife and youngest boy, Charlie, at the last moment he waved his hand toward heaven and died with a prayer on his lips.
More About John Michael Bernard Chamberlain:
Alt name: John Michael Branstetter Chamberlain
Birth order: 4th
Burial: Kilby Buring Grounds, Pike County, MO
More About Rachel A Branstetter:
Burial: Kilby Buring Grounds, Pike County, MO
Fact: Married her cousin
More About John Chamberlain and Rachel Branstetter:
Marriage: February 01, 1844
Children of John Chamberlain and Rachel Branstetter are:
i. | William P. Chamberlain, born Abt. 1852. | |||
54 | ii. | John Francis Chamberlain, born October 03, 1854 in Curryville, Pike, MO; died March 1924 in Laverne, Bever Co., OK; married (1) Ethel; married (2) Mary Ann Schonhoff January 07, 1894. | ||
iii. | Flave J. Chamberlain, born Abt. 1856. | |||
iv. | George Chamberlain, born Abt. 1858. | |||
v. | Grant Chamberlain, born Abt. 1860. | |||
vi. | Sister Chamberlain, born Abt. 1862; married Frank Reed. | |||
vii. | Sister Chamberlain, born Abt. 1863; married W. S. Green. | |||
viii. | Sister Chamberlain, born Abt. 1864; married Sanford Bridwell. | |||
ix. | J. H. Chamberlain, born Abt. 1865 in Lawrence Co., MO. | |||
x. | Thos. W. Chamberlain, born Abt. 1866. | |||
xi. | Sister Chamberlain, born Abt. 1868; married N. J. Kilby. | |||
xii. | Sister Chamberlain, born Abt. 1869; married R. J. Trower. | |||
xiii. | Charles C. Chamberlain, born Abt. 1870; died November 1903. |
110.John Bernard Schonhoff, born 1825 in Berlin, Germany; died Bet. 1917 - 1918 in Trinidad, CO.He was the son of 221. Mary Schonhoff.He married 111. Rachel Katherine Shultz.
111.Rachel Katherine Shultz, born in Indiana; died December 30, 1906 in Vliets, Marshall, Kansas.She was the daughter of 222. Shultz.
Children of John Schonhoff and Rachel Shultz are:
55 | i. | Mary Ann Schonhoff, born March 03, 1862 in Rock Creek, Kansas; died June 08, 1924 in Denver, Colorado; married John Francis Chamberlain January 07, 1894. | ||
ii. | Stillborn Twin Schonhoff, born March 03, 1862; died March 03, 1862. |
112.Joseph Stillens, born March 20, 1820; died April 23, 1904.He married 113. Clarissa Decker September 05, 1845.
113.Clarissa Decker, died 1872.
Marriage Notes for Joseph Stillens and Clarissa Decker:
Source: Silvia Flores-Stillens
Email: [email protected]
Note:
I have the date of September 28, 1845 as the marriage date for Joseph Stillens and Clarissa Decker.
The date of 9/5/1845 is verified by marriage certificate.
More About Joseph Stillens and Clarissa Decker:
Marriage: September 05, 1845
Child of Joseph Stillens and Clarissa Decker is:
56 | i. | Marion Abija Stillens, born August 09, 1848; died 1934 in San Jose, CA; married Lovernia Eoline Shields. |
118.William George, born September 16, 1827 in Haughurst Hill, Hampshire, England; died April 15, 1903 in Lushton, NE.He was the son of 236. Henry George and 237. Eva Marshall.He married 119. Laura Jane Comstock October 26, 1849 in Green County, Wisconsin.
119.Laura Jane Comstock, born April 04, 1834 in New York; died February 20, 1915 in Lushton, NE.
More About William George:
Burial: Lushton, NE
More About Laura Jane Comstock:
Burial: Lushton, NE
More About William George and Laura Comstock:
Marriage: October 26, 1849, Green County, Wisconsin
Children of William George and Laura Comstock are:
i. | William Henry George, born August 07, 1850 in New Glarus Township, Wisconsin; died December 11, 1920 in Lushton, NE; married Caroline Elizabeth Elliott August 16, 1870 in Spring Grove, Wisconsin. |
More About William Henry George: Burial: December 13, 1920, York, NE |
More About William George and Caroline Elliott: Marriage: August 16, 1870, Spring Grove, Wisconsin |
ii. | Jane E George, born October 08, 1853 in New Glarus Township, Wisconsin; died April 21, 1917 in Caldwell, Idaho; married William N Smith February 21, 1873 in Fairmont, Wisconsin. |
More About Jane E George: Burial: Wilder, Idaho |
More About William Smith and Jane George: Marriage: February 21, 1873, Fairmont, Wisconsin |
iii. | Emma May M George, born 1857 in New Glarus Township, Wisconsin; married George Jr. Willcock September 23, 1874 in Sutton, NE. |
More About George Willcock and Emma George: Marriage: September 23, 1874, Sutton, NE |
iv. | Lincoln George, born June 24, 1860 in New Glarus Township, Wisconsin; died July 11, 1951 in Nebraska; married Laura B Funston July 04, 1879 in Sutton, NE. |
More About Lincoln George: Burial: Henderson, NE |
More About Lincoln George and Laura Funston: Marriage: July 04, 1879, Sutton, NE |
59 | v. | Nellie Alvina George, born April 01, 1863 in Clarno Township, WI; died October 31, 1943 in Grand Island, NE; married Robert Bruno Franz February 12, 1885 in York, NE. | ||
vi. | Rose B George, born October 08, 1866 in Clarno Township, WI; died May 23, 1956 in York, NE; married Frederik Jr Franz February 16, 1885 in Grand Island, NE. |
More About Rose B George: Burial: York, NE |
More About Frederik Franz and Rose George: Marriage: February 16, 1885, Grand Island, NE |
vii. | Anna George, born 1868 in Clarno Township, WI; married Charles E Nichols May 22, 1889. |
More About Charles Nichols and Anna George: Marriage: May 22, 1889 |
viii. | Eugene George, born August 03, 1874 in York, NE; died February 04, 1879 in Nebraska. |
More About Eugene George: Burial: Henderson, NE |
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