MO d/c 31366
(Contributed by Pam Witherow)
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(Bio following contributed by Beverly Davis Valcovic)
James Cupp, born near Monticello, Mo., March 2, 1843, and died at his home in Brashear, Mo., Dec. 22, 1921 aged 78 years 9 months and 20 days.
The childhood of deceased was spent at "Old Good Land" Knox county. On the breaking out of the Civil War the father of deceased went to the colors on the side of the Union, organized a company and became its captain and his three sons, including deceased also joined the Union colors two of them serving under the command of their father including James until the death of Captain Cupp which occurred at the battle of Blue Mills after which James, the subject of this sketch was transferred to the command of Col. John M. Glover under whom he continued until the close of the war.
Brother Cupp was united in marriage with Margaret Ausmus at Locust Hill, Mo., Dec. 1, 1870. Four children were born to this union, two of whom still survive. Most of his life was spent in Knox County. About three years prior to his death he moved to Brashear and there remained until his death.
Brother Cupp is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, five sisters, one son and daughter. He leaves to mourn his departure, his widow Margaret Cupp of Brashear and two sons N. I. Of Brashear and H. D. of Nettellton. Ark. Ten grandchildren and a host of friends.
Brother Cupp and wife to be were converted and became members of the Presbyterian fellowship at New Harmony in Macon County in the year 1868 and remained in that fellowship until 1878 when they united with the Christian fellowship at Hazel, Dell, Knox county and on moving to Brashear they transferred their membership from Hazel Dell to the Christian church at Brashear and he was a most worthy member of the last named fellowship at time of his deceased. Brother Cupp was a good man. A devoted husband and father and a kind hearted neighbor.
Shortly prior to his death he expressed his readiness to depart and said "I'm not afraid to die" and when the end came he died in the triumph of a Christian's faith. His funeral services were conducted from Brashear Christian Church by his pastor Eld. E. E. Morrow on the afternoon of Sunday Dec. 25th and his mortal remains laid to rest in Brashear cemetery to await the resurrection of the just. [The Brashear News, Brashear, Adair county, Missouri December 30, 1921, Front page, Col 3]
(Contributed by Pam Witherow)
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(Bio following contributed by Beverly Davis Valcovic)
James Cupp, born near Monticello, Mo., March 2, 1843, and died at his home in Brashear, Mo., Dec. 22, 1921 aged 78 years 9 months and 20 days.
The childhood of deceased was spent at "Old Good Land" Knox county. On the breaking out of the Civil War the father of deceased went to the colors on the side of the Union, organized a company and became its captain and his three sons, including deceased also joined the Union colors two of them serving under the command of their father including James until the death of Captain Cupp which occurred at the battle of Blue Mills after which James, the subject of this sketch was transferred to the command of Col. John M. Glover under whom he continued until the close of the war.
Brother Cupp was united in marriage with Margaret Ausmus at Locust Hill, Mo., Dec. 1, 1870. Four children were born to this union, two of whom still survive. Most of his life was spent in Knox County. About three years prior to his death he moved to Brashear and there remained until his death.
Brother Cupp is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, five sisters, one son and daughter. He leaves to mourn his departure, his widow Margaret Cupp of Brashear and two sons N. I. Of Brashear and H. D. of Nettellton. Ark. Ten grandchildren and a host of friends.
Brother Cupp and wife to be were converted and became members of the Presbyterian fellowship at New Harmony in Macon County in the year 1868 and remained in that fellowship until 1878 when they united with the Christian fellowship at Hazel, Dell, Knox county and on moving to Brashear they transferred their membership from Hazel Dell to the Christian church at Brashear and he was a most worthy member of the last named fellowship at time of his deceased. Brother Cupp was a good man. A devoted husband and father and a kind hearted neighbor.
Shortly prior to his death he expressed his readiness to depart and said "I'm not afraid to die" and when the end came he died in the triumph of a Christian's faith. His funeral services were conducted from Brashear Christian Church by his pastor Eld. E. E. Morrow on the afternoon of Sunday Dec. 25th and his mortal remains laid to rest in Brashear cemetery to await the resurrection of the just. [The Brashear News, Brashear, Adair county, Missouri December 30, 1921, Front page, Col 3]
MO d/c 31366
(Contributed by Pam Witherow)
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(Bio following contributed by Beverly Davis Valcovic)
James Cupp, born near Monticello, Mo., March 2, 1843, and died at his home in Brashear, Mo., Dec. 22, 1921 aged 78 years 9 months and 20 days.
The childhood of deceased was spent at "Old Good Land" Knox county. On the breaking out of the Civil War the father of deceased went to the colors on the side of the Union, organized a company and became its captain and his three sons, including deceased also joined the Union colors two of them serving under the command of their father including James until the death of Captain Cupp which occurred at the battle of Blue Mills after which James, the subject of this sketch was transferred to the command of Col. John M. Glover under whom he continued until the close of the war.
Brother Cupp was united in marriage with Margaret Ausmus at Locust Hill, Mo., Dec. 1, 1870. Four children were born to this union, two of whom still survive. Most of his life was spent in Knox County. About three years prior to his death he moved to Brashear and there remained until his death.
Brother Cupp is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, five sisters, one son and daughter. He leaves to mourn his departure, his widow Margaret Cupp of Brashear and two sons N. I. Of Brashear and H. D. of Nettellton. Ark. Ten grandchildren and a host of friends.
Brother Cupp and wife to be were converted and became members of the Presbyterian fellowship at New Harmony in Macon County in the year 1868 and remained in that fellowship until 1878 when they united with the Christian fellowship at Hazel, Dell, Knox county and on moving to Brashear they transferred their membership from Hazel Dell to the Christian church at Brashear and he was a most worthy member of the last named fellowship at time of his deceased. Brother Cupp was a good man. A devoted husband and father and a kind hearted neighbor.
Shortly prior to his death he expressed his readiness to depart and said "I'm not afraid to die" and when the end came he died in the triumph of a Christian's faith. His funeral services were conducted from Brashear Christian Church by his pastor Eld. E. E. Morrow on the afternoon of Sunday Dec. 25th and his mortal remains laid to rest in Brashear cemetery to await the resurrection of the just. [The Brashear News, Brashear, Adair county, Missouri December 30, 1921, Front page, Col 3]
(Contributed by Pam Witherow)
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(Bio following contributed by Beverly Davis Valcovic)
James Cupp, born near Monticello, Mo., March 2, 1843, and died at his home in Brashear, Mo., Dec. 22, 1921 aged 78 years 9 months and 20 days.
The childhood of deceased was spent at "Old Good Land" Knox county. On the breaking out of the Civil War the father of deceased went to the colors on the side of the Union, organized a company and became its captain and his three sons, including deceased also joined the Union colors two of them serving under the command of their father including James until the death of Captain Cupp which occurred at the battle of Blue Mills after which James, the subject of this sketch was transferred to the command of Col. John M. Glover under whom he continued until the close of the war.
Brother Cupp was united in marriage with Margaret Ausmus at Locust Hill, Mo., Dec. 1, 1870. Four children were born to this union, two of whom still survive. Most of his life was spent in Knox County. About three years prior to his death he moved to Brashear and there remained until his death.
Brother Cupp is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, five sisters, one son and daughter. He leaves to mourn his departure, his widow Margaret Cupp of Brashear and two sons N. I. Of Brashear and H. D. of Nettellton. Ark. Ten grandchildren and a host of friends.
Brother Cupp and wife to be were converted and became members of the Presbyterian fellowship at New Harmony in Macon County in the year 1868 and remained in that fellowship until 1878 when they united with the Christian fellowship at Hazel, Dell, Knox county and on moving to Brashear they transferred their membership from Hazel Dell to the Christian church at Brashear and he was a most worthy member of the last named fellowship at time of his deceased. Brother Cupp was a good man. A devoted husband and father and a kind hearted neighbor.
Shortly prior to his death he expressed his readiness to depart and said "I'm not afraid to die" and when the end came he died in the triumph of a Christian's faith. His funeral services were conducted from Brashear Christian Church by his pastor Eld. E. E. Morrow on the afternoon of Sunday Dec. 25th and his mortal remains laid to rest in Brashear cemetery to await the resurrection of the just. [The Brashear News, Brashear, Adair county, Missouri December 30, 1921, Front page, Col 3]
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