John's parents were:
William Pearson (1785 - 1869)
Isabella (maiden name unknown) (1782 - 1858)
John & siblings:
1 Richmond Pearson 1808–1875
2 James Washington Pearson 1816-1884
3 Mary Jane Pearson (Brown) 1818-
4 John Oliver Perry Pearson 1820-1876
5 Thomas Shelton Pearson 1822-1879
6 Sarah "Sally" Rachel Pearson (DeJarnett) 1824-1918
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John married Martha Ann Evans in Mexico, Audrain Co, MO on December 5, 1846. Martha was the daughter of Major P. & Lucinda (Smith) Evans.
Their children were:
Virginia Pearson 1847–
Julia Ann Pearson 1848–1858
William B. Pearson 1853–
Infant son Pearson 1858–1858
Oliver Thomas Pearson 1861–1940
Margaret Emiline Pearson 1866–1947
Harriett Josephine Pearson 1868–
Sally L. Pearson 1871–1871
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On August 14, 1850,
J O P & Martha A., ages 29 & 24, owned real estate valued at $500 in District 4, Audrain Co, MO. John was a Miller. They had two daughters: Virginia & Lucy B., ages 3 & 1 month.
He lived near his parents, William & Isabella, sisters & brothers, Sarah (she & her family lived with his parents), Mary J. Brown, Thomas & Richmond & their families.
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The date John moved to Pleasant Gap, Bates Co, MO with his parents and her parents is unknown. However, the following document, in part, which shows John was serving as a J.P. in Bates County in 1854.
"Be it remembered that on the 12th day of July A D 1854 before me the undersigned one of the Justice of Peace within and for the Co. of Bates personally appeared James Osborn both and his wife who are both personally known to me to be the persons where names are subscribed to be the above and foregoing and compliance at having executed the same generally knowledge the name to be theirs and used hand and seal for the purpose therein maintained and she the said Mary being by me first made acquainted with the contents of said deed knowledge and declared that she executed the same relinquished her fight of dower to the real estate there maintained voluntarily freely and without compulsion or undo influence of her said husband.
Given undersigned my hand the 12th day of July A D 1854.
John O P Pearson, J P
Filed 25th July 1854 and recorded the 31st day of Aug 1854.
R A Boughan, Clerk
By P B Strattin, Deputy Clerk"
The History of Cass and Bates Counties, Missouri, indicates that he served as one of the County Court Judges in 1855.
His mother died there on December 28, 1858.
On July 27, 1860,
J.O.P. & Martha A. Pearson, ages 40 & 34, owned a home in Pleasant Gap, Bates Co, MO. Their Post Office was in Pleasant Gap. They had land & personal property valued at $2500 & $1000. John supported the family by farming. Their children were Virginia H., age 11; Julie E., 12; & Wm. Bauche, 7.
John's father, William, was living with his wife's parents at this time.
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It isn't known if John & Martha moved back to Audrain Co, MO like his father did after the death of his mother.
They were living in Big Sandy, Upshur Co, TX when their daughter, Margaret Emiline, was born on March 28, 1866. Then in AR for the birth of their daughter, Josephine Harriet, in 1868.
John's father died in Salt River Township, Audrain Co, MO on November 23, 1869.
In August 1870,
J.O.P. & M.A. Pearson, ages 49 & 43, lived in Elm Springs Township, Washington Co, AR where John farmed. They had real estate & person property valued at $600 & $400.
Household Members
J O P Pearson 49 (born in MO)
M A Pearson 43 (KY)
Children
O F Pearson 9 (male - MO)
M E Pearson 4 (female - MO)
H J Pearson 2 (female - AR)
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John died in Elm Springs, AR on January 6, 1876. Martha followed on May 4, 1877.
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Thanks to Find A Grave members, Dennis & Linda (#47075245), for the following information on July 7, 2016.
"O.F. Pearson was Oliver Pearson. He married Annie Sparks in Washington County on 09 Dec 1883, (Washington County Marriage Book H, pg 85.)
In 1900 they appear in Burnham Township, Pawnee Co, Oklahoma. They show the following children; George O. Pearson 14; Lawrence B Pearson 13; Mollie E Pearson 12; and Nola G Pearson 1. All the children were born in Arkansas.
This indicates that the Pearsons moved to Oklahoma in late 1899 or early 1900. In addition, Annie's sister, Mattie E Sparks, was living with them. - dennis"
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Researched & compiled by Virginia Brown
June 2016
William Pearson (1785 - 1869)
Isabella (maiden name unknown) (1782 - 1858)
John & siblings:
1 Richmond Pearson 1808–1875
2 James Washington Pearson 1816-1884
3 Mary Jane Pearson (Brown) 1818-
4 John Oliver Perry Pearson 1820-1876
5 Thomas Shelton Pearson 1822-1879
6 Sarah "Sally" Rachel Pearson (DeJarnett) 1824-1918
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John married Martha Ann Evans in Mexico, Audrain Co, MO on December 5, 1846. Martha was the daughter of Major P. & Lucinda (Smith) Evans.
Their children were:
Virginia Pearson 1847–
Julia Ann Pearson 1848–1858
William B. Pearson 1853–
Infant son Pearson 1858–1858
Oliver Thomas Pearson 1861–1940
Margaret Emiline Pearson 1866–1947
Harriett Josephine Pearson 1868–
Sally L. Pearson 1871–1871
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On August 14, 1850,
J O P & Martha A., ages 29 & 24, owned real estate valued at $500 in District 4, Audrain Co, MO. John was a Miller. They had two daughters: Virginia & Lucy B., ages 3 & 1 month.
He lived near his parents, William & Isabella, sisters & brothers, Sarah (she & her family lived with his parents), Mary J. Brown, Thomas & Richmond & their families.
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The date John moved to Pleasant Gap, Bates Co, MO with his parents and her parents is unknown. However, the following document, in part, which shows John was serving as a J.P. in Bates County in 1854.
"Be it remembered that on the 12th day of July A D 1854 before me the undersigned one of the Justice of Peace within and for the Co. of Bates personally appeared James Osborn both and his wife who are both personally known to me to be the persons where names are subscribed to be the above and foregoing and compliance at having executed the same generally knowledge the name to be theirs and used hand and seal for the purpose therein maintained and she the said Mary being by me first made acquainted with the contents of said deed knowledge and declared that she executed the same relinquished her fight of dower to the real estate there maintained voluntarily freely and without compulsion or undo influence of her said husband.
Given undersigned my hand the 12th day of July A D 1854.
John O P Pearson, J P
Filed 25th July 1854 and recorded the 31st day of Aug 1854.
R A Boughan, Clerk
By P B Strattin, Deputy Clerk"
The History of Cass and Bates Counties, Missouri, indicates that he served as one of the County Court Judges in 1855.
His mother died there on December 28, 1858.
On July 27, 1860,
J.O.P. & Martha A. Pearson, ages 40 & 34, owned a home in Pleasant Gap, Bates Co, MO. Their Post Office was in Pleasant Gap. They had land & personal property valued at $2500 & $1000. John supported the family by farming. Their children were Virginia H., age 11; Julie E., 12; & Wm. Bauche, 7.
John's father, William, was living with his wife's parents at this time.
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It isn't known if John & Martha moved back to Audrain Co, MO like his father did after the death of his mother.
They were living in Big Sandy, Upshur Co, TX when their daughter, Margaret Emiline, was born on March 28, 1866. Then in AR for the birth of their daughter, Josephine Harriet, in 1868.
John's father died in Salt River Township, Audrain Co, MO on November 23, 1869.
In August 1870,
J.O.P. & M.A. Pearson, ages 49 & 43, lived in Elm Springs Township, Washington Co, AR where John farmed. They had real estate & person property valued at $600 & $400.
Household Members
J O P Pearson 49 (born in MO)
M A Pearson 43 (KY)
Children
O F Pearson 9 (male - MO)
M E Pearson 4 (female - MO)
H J Pearson 2 (female - AR)
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John died in Elm Springs, AR on January 6, 1876. Martha followed on May 4, 1877.
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Thanks to Find A Grave members, Dennis & Linda (#47075245), for the following information on July 7, 2016.
"O.F. Pearson was Oliver Pearson. He married Annie Sparks in Washington County on 09 Dec 1883, (Washington County Marriage Book H, pg 85.)
In 1900 they appear in Burnham Township, Pawnee Co, Oklahoma. They show the following children; George O. Pearson 14; Lawrence B Pearson 13; Mollie E Pearson 12; and Nola G Pearson 1. All the children were born in Arkansas.
This indicates that the Pearsons moved to Oklahoma in late 1899 or early 1900. In addition, Annie's sister, Mattie E Sparks, was living with them. - dennis"
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Researched & compiled by Virginia Brown
June 2016
John's parents were:
William Pearson (1785 - 1869)
Isabella (maiden name unknown) (1782 - 1858)
John & siblings:
1 Richmond Pearson 1808–1875
2 James Washington Pearson 1816-1884
3 Mary Jane Pearson (Brown) 1818-
4 John Oliver Perry Pearson 1820-1876
5 Thomas Shelton Pearson 1822-1879
6 Sarah "Sally" Rachel Pearson (DeJarnett) 1824-1918
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John married Martha Ann Evans in Mexico, Audrain Co, MO on December 5, 1846. Martha was the daughter of Major P. & Lucinda (Smith) Evans.
Their children were:
Virginia Pearson 1847–
Julia Ann Pearson 1848–1858
William B. Pearson 1853–
Infant son Pearson 1858–1858
Oliver Thomas Pearson 1861–1940
Margaret Emiline Pearson 1866–1947
Harriett Josephine Pearson 1868–
Sally L. Pearson 1871–1871
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On August 14, 1850,
J O P & Martha A., ages 29 & 24, owned real estate valued at $500 in District 4, Audrain Co, MO. John was a Miller. They had two daughters: Virginia & Lucy B., ages 3 & 1 month.
He lived near his parents, William & Isabella, sisters & brothers, Sarah (she & her family lived with his parents), Mary J. Brown, Thomas & Richmond & their families.
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The date John moved to Pleasant Gap, Bates Co, MO with his parents and her parents is unknown. However, the following document, in part, which shows John was serving as a J.P. in Bates County in 1854.
"Be it remembered that on the 12th day of July A D 1854 before me the undersigned one of the Justice of Peace within and for the Co. of Bates personally appeared James Osborn both and his wife who are both personally known to me to be the persons where names are subscribed to be the above and foregoing and compliance at having executed the same generally knowledge the name to be theirs and used hand and seal for the purpose therein maintained and she the said Mary being by me first made acquainted with the contents of said deed knowledge and declared that she executed the same relinquished her fight of dower to the real estate there maintained voluntarily freely and without compulsion or undo influence of her said husband.
Given undersigned my hand the 12th day of July A D 1854.
John O P Pearson, J P
Filed 25th July 1854 and recorded the 31st day of Aug 1854.
R A Boughan, Clerk
By P B Strattin, Deputy Clerk"
The History of Cass and Bates Counties, Missouri, indicates that he served as one of the County Court Judges in 1855.
His mother died there on December 28, 1858.
On July 27, 1860,
J.O.P. & Martha A. Pearson, ages 40 & 34, owned a home in Pleasant Gap, Bates Co, MO. Their Post Office was in Pleasant Gap. They had land & personal property valued at $2500 & $1000. John supported the family by farming. Their children were Virginia H., age 11; Julie E., 12; & Wm. Bauche, 7.
John's father, William, was living with his wife's parents at this time.
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It isn't known if John & Martha moved back to Audrain Co, MO like his father did after the death of his mother.
They were living in Big Sandy, Upshur Co, TX when their daughter, Margaret Emiline, was born on March 28, 1866. Then in AR for the birth of their daughter, Josephine Harriet, in 1868.
John's father died in Salt River Township, Audrain Co, MO on November 23, 1869.
In August 1870,
J.O.P. & M.A. Pearson, ages 49 & 43, lived in Elm Springs Township, Washington Co, AR where John farmed. They had real estate & person property valued at $600 & $400.
Household Members
J O P Pearson 49 (born in MO)
M A Pearson 43 (KY)
Children
O F Pearson 9 (male - MO)
M E Pearson 4 (female - MO)
H J Pearson 2 (female - AR)
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John died in Elm Springs, AR on January 6, 1876. Martha followed on May 4, 1877.
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Thanks to Find A Grave members, Dennis & Linda (#47075245), for the following information on July 7, 2016.
"O.F. Pearson was Oliver Pearson. He married Annie Sparks in Washington County on 09 Dec 1883, (Washington County Marriage Book H, pg 85.)
In 1900 they appear in Burnham Township, Pawnee Co, Oklahoma. They show the following children; George O. Pearson 14; Lawrence B Pearson 13; Mollie E Pearson 12; and Nola G Pearson 1. All the children were born in Arkansas.
This indicates that the Pearsons moved to Oklahoma in late 1899 or early 1900. In addition, Annie's sister, Mattie E Sparks, was living with them. - dennis"
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Researched & compiled by Virginia Brown
June 2016
William Pearson (1785 - 1869)
Isabella (maiden name unknown) (1782 - 1858)
John & siblings:
1 Richmond Pearson 1808–1875
2 James Washington Pearson 1816-1884
3 Mary Jane Pearson (Brown) 1818-
4 John Oliver Perry Pearson 1820-1876
5 Thomas Shelton Pearson 1822-1879
6 Sarah "Sally" Rachel Pearson (DeJarnett) 1824-1918
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John married Martha Ann Evans in Mexico, Audrain Co, MO on December 5, 1846. Martha was the daughter of Major P. & Lucinda (Smith) Evans.
Their children were:
Virginia Pearson 1847–
Julia Ann Pearson 1848–1858
William B. Pearson 1853–
Infant son Pearson 1858–1858
Oliver Thomas Pearson 1861–1940
Margaret Emiline Pearson 1866–1947
Harriett Josephine Pearson 1868–
Sally L. Pearson 1871–1871
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On August 14, 1850,
J O P & Martha A., ages 29 & 24, owned real estate valued at $500 in District 4, Audrain Co, MO. John was a Miller. They had two daughters: Virginia & Lucy B., ages 3 & 1 month.
He lived near his parents, William & Isabella, sisters & brothers, Sarah (she & her family lived with his parents), Mary J. Brown, Thomas & Richmond & their families.
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The date John moved to Pleasant Gap, Bates Co, MO with his parents and her parents is unknown. However, the following document, in part, which shows John was serving as a J.P. in Bates County in 1854.
"Be it remembered that on the 12th day of July A D 1854 before me the undersigned one of the Justice of Peace within and for the Co. of Bates personally appeared James Osborn both and his wife who are both personally known to me to be the persons where names are subscribed to be the above and foregoing and compliance at having executed the same generally knowledge the name to be theirs and used hand and seal for the purpose therein maintained and she the said Mary being by me first made acquainted with the contents of said deed knowledge and declared that she executed the same relinquished her fight of dower to the real estate there maintained voluntarily freely and without compulsion or undo influence of her said husband.
Given undersigned my hand the 12th day of July A D 1854.
John O P Pearson, J P
Filed 25th July 1854 and recorded the 31st day of Aug 1854.
R A Boughan, Clerk
By P B Strattin, Deputy Clerk"
The History of Cass and Bates Counties, Missouri, indicates that he served as one of the County Court Judges in 1855.
His mother died there on December 28, 1858.
On July 27, 1860,
J.O.P. & Martha A. Pearson, ages 40 & 34, owned a home in Pleasant Gap, Bates Co, MO. Their Post Office was in Pleasant Gap. They had land & personal property valued at $2500 & $1000. John supported the family by farming. Their children were Virginia H., age 11; Julie E., 12; & Wm. Bauche, 7.
John's father, William, was living with his wife's parents at this time.
-----
It isn't known if John & Martha moved back to Audrain Co, MO like his father did after the death of his mother.
They were living in Big Sandy, Upshur Co, TX when their daughter, Margaret Emiline, was born on March 28, 1866. Then in AR for the birth of their daughter, Josephine Harriet, in 1868.
John's father died in Salt River Township, Audrain Co, MO on November 23, 1869.
In August 1870,
J.O.P. & M.A. Pearson, ages 49 & 43, lived in Elm Springs Township, Washington Co, AR where John farmed. They had real estate & person property valued at $600 & $400.
Household Members
J O P Pearson 49 (born in MO)
M A Pearson 43 (KY)
Children
O F Pearson 9 (male - MO)
M E Pearson 4 (female - MO)
H J Pearson 2 (female - AR)
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John died in Elm Springs, AR on January 6, 1876. Martha followed on May 4, 1877.
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Thanks to Find A Grave members, Dennis & Linda (#47075245), for the following information on July 7, 2016.
"O.F. Pearson was Oliver Pearson. He married Annie Sparks in Washington County on 09 Dec 1883, (Washington County Marriage Book H, pg 85.)
In 1900 they appear in Burnham Township, Pawnee Co, Oklahoma. They show the following children; George O. Pearson 14; Lawrence B Pearson 13; Mollie E Pearson 12; and Nola G Pearson 1. All the children were born in Arkansas.
This indicates that the Pearsons moved to Oklahoma in late 1899 or early 1900. In addition, Annie's sister, Mattie E Sparks, was living with them. - dennis"
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Researched & compiled by Virginia Brown
June 2016
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