Alcinda Jackson1

F, #58561, b. 1823, d. before 1868

Family 1: (?) Heaton

Family 2: (?) James

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Birth1823VA, USA1
Marriage1
Residence1853St. Clair Co., MO, USA1
Deathbefore 1868
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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

Philip W. Jackson1

M, #58562, b. 1826

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Birth1826VA, USA1
Residence1868CA, USA
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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

(?) Heaton1

M, #58563

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

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Marriage1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

(?) Houghton1

M, #58564

Family: Sarah June Jackson b. 1809

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Marriage1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

(?) Thompson1

M, #58565

Family: Lucinda Jackson b. 1820

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Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

(?) Thompson1

M, #58566

Family: Phebe Frances Jackson b. 1821

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Marriage1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

(?) Thompson1

M, #58567

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

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Marriage1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

George Thompson1

M, #58568

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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

James Thompson1

M, #58569

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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

Alexander Thompson1

M, #58570

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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

Malvinia Thompson1

F, #58571

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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

Eliza Thompson1

F, #58572

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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

(?) Waldon1

M, #58573

Family: Lucinda Jackson b. 1820

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Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

James R. Jackson1

M, #58574

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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

John H. Jackson1

M, #58575

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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

Avory Jackson1

M, #58576

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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

(?) James1

M, #58577

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

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Marriage1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

William J. James1

M, #58578

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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

James C. Jackson1

M, #58579, b. 7 December 1850

Family: Anna R. Webb

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

Biography

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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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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

Anna R. Webb1

F, #58580

Family: James C. Jackson b. 7 Dec 1850

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Corresponded with authorN
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MarriageMar 6, 18711
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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

William Jackson1

M, #58581, b. 1838

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Corresponded with authorN
Birth1838VA, USA, age 12 in 1850 census1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

Eliza V. Jackson1

F, #58582, b. 23 October 1839, d. 6 October 1859

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

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 23, 1839MO, USA, age 10 in 1850 census1
MarriageNov, 1858MO, USA1
DeathOct 6, 18591
BurialOverfelt Cemetery, Madison, MO, USA1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

Mary E. Jackson1

F, #58583, b. 1843

Family: John M. Wood

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
Birth1843MO, USA, age 7 in 1850 census1
Marriage1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

John M. Wood1

M, #58584

Family: Mary E. Jackson b. 1843

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Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

Phoebe A. Jackson1

F, #58585, b. 12 September 1844, d. 1 November 1916

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

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
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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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

Susan Mildred Jackson1

F, #58586, b. 24 October 1848, d. 24 December 1922

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

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 24, 1848Monroe Co., MO, USA, age 1 in 1850 census; age 12 in 1860 census1
Marriage1
DeathDec 24, 1922Monroe Co., MO, USA1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

Richard Jackson1

M, #58587, b. circa 1853

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1853Monroe Co., MO, USA, age 7 in 1860 census1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

William S. Overfelt1

M, #58588, 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

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
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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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

Charles Henry Overfelt1

M, #58589, b. 13 August 1844, d. 8 December 1900

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

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 13, 1844Monroe Co., MO, USA1
Marriage1
DeathDec 8, 1900Madison, Monroe Co., MO, USA1
ParentsSDavid Overfelt and Evaline Carper1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.

Sarah Ellen Overfelt1

F, #58590, b. circa 1859

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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Birthcirca 18591
Deathin infancy1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Overfelt, Jan. 27, 2002.