Nelson (Ned) Agee was born May 5, 1830 in Todd Co., KY, to John Mask and Martha Agee.
He came to Missouri with his parents and family.
Manervia Cooper was the youngest of 17 children of David and Elizabeth Cooper. She was from a southern family with southern ways.
She and Ned were married in September 8, 1850, in Johnson Co, MO.. The young Agee family lived in Pettis County, MO and may have rented or simply lived on and farmed Ned's fathers land the first few years.
Millard Fillmore Agee was born March 18, 1852.
Martha Ann was born Feb 1, 1854.
John William was born June 11, 1856.
In 1856, Ned and Manervia were the parents of 3 children and Ned purchased land from his father (175 acres). They may have later gotten into financial problems for in 1859 he sold the land.
The family suffered malaria and Ned had a serious mowing machine accident in 1858 that had to be medically treated regularly for over 4 months. This had to affect his farming efforts.
On Dec 4, 1859, the 4th baby was born, James Nelson Agee.
Ned ordered 31 matching flooring planks and had them hauled from Tipton, MO (some 30 miles away) on Dec 21. Very likely he put a floor in a back room or extra unfinished part of their house due to the new baby. No other lumber was ordered so he probably did not build on a room or build an entire structure.
The family seemed to be struggling financially after the drought of 1855. They grew virtually all they ate and clothing was made at home and was of modest, low cost, durable fabric. Ned owned a pistol and had it repaired in 1859
The Agees were members of the Christian Church. Ned's father and Minerva's parents were Reform Presbyterian. Some family members were also Baptists. Perhaps since churches were few, all denominations were a bit more compatible than now and these early pioneers were simply happy to have God's word spread no matter the official denomination.
The war was brewing and Yankees from Kansas were already starting their reign of terror in the area. Ned and Minerva were pro-confederate. With all of this Ned who was only 30 years old apparently became ill late in December 1860. The Doctor was called for him on December 30 and 31 and left medicine but before the day was out, Ned had died! Bills for his coffin, velvet lining, and a new suit of clothes including a pair of gloves for his funeral were all dated Jan 1, 1861. Manervia was a young widow, 29 years old, with 4 small children.
William Agee (a brother) and Franklin Cooper (Minerva's brother) were in Georgetown at the Pettis County courthouse on January 7, 1861, starting probate proceedings on his estate as he left no will, (another indication that his death was very sudden).
Finally in 1872, the three youngest children and their mother left Missouri and came to Texas. They had a small wagon and Mrs. Agee and the daughter rode along with whoever was driving the team. Either James of John walked alongside. Millard stayed in Missouri and disposed of the balance of their livestock and property.
Minerva lived a long life and died at the home of her son in 1908 and is buried in Alanreed, Texas
He came to Missouri with his parents and family.
Manervia Cooper was the youngest of 17 children of David and Elizabeth Cooper. She was from a southern family with southern ways.
She and Ned were married in September 8, 1850, in Johnson Co, MO.. The young Agee family lived in Pettis County, MO and may have rented or simply lived on and farmed Ned's fathers land the first few years.
Millard Fillmore Agee was born March 18, 1852.
Martha Ann was born Feb 1, 1854.
John William was born June 11, 1856.
In 1856, Ned and Manervia were the parents of 3 children and Ned purchased land from his father (175 acres). They may have later gotten into financial problems for in 1859 he sold the land.
The family suffered malaria and Ned had a serious mowing machine accident in 1858 that had to be medically treated regularly for over 4 months. This had to affect his farming efforts.
On Dec 4, 1859, the 4th baby was born, James Nelson Agee.
Ned ordered 31 matching flooring planks and had them hauled from Tipton, MO (some 30 miles away) on Dec 21. Very likely he put a floor in a back room or extra unfinished part of their house due to the new baby. No other lumber was ordered so he probably did not build on a room or build an entire structure.
The family seemed to be struggling financially after the drought of 1855. They grew virtually all they ate and clothing was made at home and was of modest, low cost, durable fabric. Ned owned a pistol and had it repaired in 1859
The Agees were members of the Christian Church. Ned's father and Minerva's parents were Reform Presbyterian. Some family members were also Baptists. Perhaps since churches were few, all denominations were a bit more compatible than now and these early pioneers were simply happy to have God's word spread no matter the official denomination.
The war was brewing and Yankees from Kansas were already starting their reign of terror in the area. Ned and Minerva were pro-confederate. With all of this Ned who was only 30 years old apparently became ill late in December 1860. The Doctor was called for him on December 30 and 31 and left medicine but before the day was out, Ned had died! Bills for his coffin, velvet lining, and a new suit of clothes including a pair of gloves for his funeral were all dated Jan 1, 1861. Manervia was a young widow, 29 years old, with 4 small children.
William Agee (a brother) and Franklin Cooper (Minerva's brother) were in Georgetown at the Pettis County courthouse on January 7, 1861, starting probate proceedings on his estate as he left no will, (another indication that his death was very sudden).
Finally in 1872, the three youngest children and their mother left Missouri and came to Texas. They had a small wagon and Mrs. Agee and the daughter rode along with whoever was driving the team. Either James of John walked alongside. Millard stayed in Missouri and disposed of the balance of their livestock and property.
Minerva lived a long life and died at the home of her son in 1908 and is buried in Alanreed, Texas
Nelson (Ned) Agee was born May 5, 1830 in Todd Co., KY, to John Mask and Martha Agee.
He came to Missouri with his parents and family.
Manervia Cooper was the youngest of 17 children of David and Elizabeth Cooper. She was from a southern family with southern ways.
She and Ned were married in September 8, 1850, in Johnson Co, MO.. The young Agee family lived in Pettis County, MO and may have rented or simply lived on and farmed Ned's fathers land the first few years.
Millard Fillmore Agee was born March 18, 1852.
Martha Ann was born Feb 1, 1854.
John William was born June 11, 1856.
In 1856, Ned and Manervia were the parents of 3 children and Ned purchased land from his father (175 acres). They may have later gotten into financial problems for in 1859 he sold the land.
The family suffered malaria and Ned had a serious mowing machine accident in 1858 that had to be medically treated regularly for over 4 months. This had to affect his farming efforts.
On Dec 4, 1859, the 4th baby was born, James Nelson Agee.
Ned ordered 31 matching flooring planks and had them hauled from Tipton, MO (some 30 miles away) on Dec 21. Very likely he put a floor in a back room or extra unfinished part of their house due to the new baby. No other lumber was ordered so he probably did not build on a room or build an entire structure.
The family seemed to be struggling financially after the drought of 1855. They grew virtually all they ate and clothing was made at home and was of modest, low cost, durable fabric. Ned owned a pistol and had it repaired in 1859
The Agees were members of the Christian Church. Ned's father and Minerva's parents were Reform Presbyterian. Some family members were also Baptists. Perhaps since churches were few, all denominations were a bit more compatible than now and these early pioneers were simply happy to have God's word spread no matter the official denomination.
The war was brewing and Yankees from Kansas were already starting their reign of terror in the area. Ned and Minerva were pro-confederate. With all of this Ned who was only 30 years old apparently became ill late in December 1860. The Doctor was called for him on December 30 and 31 and left medicine but before the day was out, Ned had died! Bills for his coffin, velvet lining, and a new suit of clothes including a pair of gloves for his funeral were all dated Jan 1, 1861. Manervia was a young widow, 29 years old, with 4 small children.
William Agee (a brother) and Franklin Cooper (Minerva's brother) were in Georgetown at the Pettis County courthouse on January 7, 1861, starting probate proceedings on his estate as he left no will, (another indication that his death was very sudden).
Finally in 1872, the three youngest children and their mother left Missouri and came to Texas. They had a small wagon and Mrs. Agee and the daughter rode along with whoever was driving the team. Either James of John walked alongside. Millard stayed in Missouri and disposed of the balance of their livestock and property.
Minerva lived a long life and died at the home of her son in 1908 and is buried in Alanreed, Texas
He came to Missouri with his parents and family.
Manervia Cooper was the youngest of 17 children of David and Elizabeth Cooper. She was from a southern family with southern ways.
She and Ned were married in September 8, 1850, in Johnson Co, MO.. The young Agee family lived in Pettis County, MO and may have rented or simply lived on and farmed Ned's fathers land the first few years.
Millard Fillmore Agee was born March 18, 1852.
Martha Ann was born Feb 1, 1854.
John William was born June 11, 1856.
In 1856, Ned and Manervia were the parents of 3 children and Ned purchased land from his father (175 acres). They may have later gotten into financial problems for in 1859 he sold the land.
The family suffered malaria and Ned had a serious mowing machine accident in 1858 that had to be medically treated regularly for over 4 months. This had to affect his farming efforts.
On Dec 4, 1859, the 4th baby was born, James Nelson Agee.
Ned ordered 31 matching flooring planks and had them hauled from Tipton, MO (some 30 miles away) on Dec 21. Very likely he put a floor in a back room or extra unfinished part of their house due to the new baby. No other lumber was ordered so he probably did not build on a room or build an entire structure.
The family seemed to be struggling financially after the drought of 1855. They grew virtually all they ate and clothing was made at home and was of modest, low cost, durable fabric. Ned owned a pistol and had it repaired in 1859
The Agees were members of the Christian Church. Ned's father and Minerva's parents were Reform Presbyterian. Some family members were also Baptists. Perhaps since churches were few, all denominations were a bit more compatible than now and these early pioneers were simply happy to have God's word spread no matter the official denomination.
The war was brewing and Yankees from Kansas were already starting their reign of terror in the area. Ned and Minerva were pro-confederate. With all of this Ned who was only 30 years old apparently became ill late in December 1860. The Doctor was called for him on December 30 and 31 and left medicine but before the day was out, Ned had died! Bills for his coffin, velvet lining, and a new suit of clothes including a pair of gloves for his funeral were all dated Jan 1, 1861. Manervia was a young widow, 29 years old, with 4 small children.
William Agee (a brother) and Franklin Cooper (Minerva's brother) were in Georgetown at the Pettis County courthouse on January 7, 1861, starting probate proceedings on his estate as he left no will, (another indication that his death was very sudden).
Finally in 1872, the three youngest children and their mother left Missouri and came to Texas. They had a small wagon and Mrs. Agee and the daughter rode along with whoever was driving the team. Either James of John walked alongside. Millard stayed in Missouri and disposed of the balance of their livestock and property.
Minerva lived a long life and died at the home of her son in 1908 and is buried in Alanreed, Texas
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