CHRISMON HILL IS MY 2ND GREATFATHER -- RICHARD ALLEN PARKER
1850 ---District 58, Moniteau County, Missouri -- - Dwelling Number: 326 - Line: 32 - Page: 25B -- Microfilm Roll: 407 ----- Susan Hill 48 (head) -- Chrismon 20 (step-son) -- James 13 (son) -- Sanford 12 (son) -- Granville 8 (son) -- Serida 6 (daughter). --- Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. --- Original data: Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432, 1009 rolls); Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
1852 --- MISSOURI MARRIAGE RECORD
Groom: Chrisom Hill
Bride: Elizabeth Johnson
Marriage Book: C
Page: 52
County: Cooper
State: Missouri
Marriage Date: April the 6th, 1852
Minster: join together in the Bonds of Matimony, Chrismon Hill and Elizabeth Johnson
Signed: Michael Brown, Ordain Minister of the Gospel
Recorded: 27th May 1852
Signed: Bennett C. Clark, Clerk
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: : COOPER COUNTY COURT HOUSE MARRIAGE RECORDS, Booneville, Cooper County, Missouri.
1858 ---PURCHASED
Buyer: Chrisman Hill
Purchased From: Madison Jackson and Eunice, his wife
Acres: 40
Location: S1/2 of Lot No. One of Fractural W1/4
Section: 18
Township: 40
Range: 28
Price: $31.50
Date: July 3, 1858
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Signed: Madison Jackson -- Eunice Jackson
The foregoing is a record of a deed from Madison Jackson to Chrisman which was filed for record in my office on February 4, 1859 -
Signed: William Hampsen, J.P.
Deed Record Book: K
Page: 85
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
1859 --- SOLD
Seller: Chrisman Hill and Catherine, his wife
Sold To: Kasper Waltermier
Acres: 160
Location: E1/2 and SW1/4 of NE1/4 ---Section: 21, also SE1/4 of Lot No. One, NW1/4 of Section: 18, all in the Township No. 40 of Range: 18
Price: #1180.00
Date: February 3, 1959
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Signed: Chrisman Hill -- Elizabeth Hill
The foregoing is a record of deed from C. HIll to Kasper Waltermier which was recorded on the the 4th day of February 1859
Recorder: Daniel Stewart, J. P.
:Deed Record Book: K
Page: 87
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Virginia.
1860 --- U. S. Federal Census, Deepwater Township, Henry County, Missouri -- Dwelling Number: 818 - Page: 119 - Microfilm Roll: 622 --- Chrisman Hill 30 (head) -- Elizabeth 24 (wife) - James F. 7 (son) -- Susan E. 6 (daughter) -- Sarah J. 3 (daughter) -- William B. 8/12 (son) -- Sanford 21 (brother). --- Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by Family Search. --- Original data: 1860 U.S. census, population schedule. NARA microfilm publication M653, 1,438 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.
1860 --- SOLD
Sellers: Chrisman Hill and Wife
Sold To: John Farrick
Acres: 40
Location: SW of the SW
Section: 16
Township: 40
Range 28
Price: #325.00
Date: May 12, 1860
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Signed: Chrisman Hill -- Elizabeth C. Hill -
The foregoing is the record of a deed from Chrisman Hill and wife to John Farrick which was filed for record in my office, July 9, 1860
Recorder: Signed: Daniel Stewart, County Justice
Deed Record Book: L
Page: 555
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
1861-1865 --- CONFEDERATE MISSOURI TROOPS
Regiment: 16th, Missouri Infantry
Created: 16th Infantry Regiment was formed by consolidating Caldwell's 7th and Jackson's 7th Missouri Infantry Regiment early in 1864. The unit was assigned to Parson's and S.P. Burns' Brigade, Trans-Mississippi Department, and was active in Louisiana and Arkansas. It sustained 14 casualties at Pleasant Hill and 25 at Jenkins' Ferry. In May, 1865, the regiment disbanded. Its field officers were Colonel Levin M. Lewis, Lieutenant Colonel Pleasant W.H. Cumming, and Major Jesse P. Herrel.
PLEASANT HILL - Location: DeSoto Parish and Saline Parish -Campaign: Red River Campaign 1864 - Dates: April 9, 1864 - Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks (US) and Richard Taylor (CS) - Estimated Casualties: 3,100 Total - U. S. 1,100 and CS 2,000 - Results: Union Victory.
JENKIN'S FERRY - Location: Grant County (Ark.) - Campaign: Camden Expedition 1864 - Principal Commanders: May. Gen Fred Steele (US) and Gen E. Kirby Smith (CS) - Estimated Casualties: 965 - US 521 and CS 443 - Results: Union victory in retreat - Description: Maj. Gen Steele's forces retreated from Camden after being mauled at Marks' Mills and Poison Springs. On the afternoon of April 29, the Union forces reached Jenkin's Ferry and began crossing the Saline River, which was swollen by heavy rain. Rebel forces arrived on the 30th and attacked repeatedly. The Union repulsed the attacks and finally crossed with all their men and supply wagons, many of which they were compelled to abandon in the swamp north of Saline. The Confederate bungled a good chance to destroy Steele's Army, which after crossing the river, regrouped at Little Rock. ----- CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS AND SAILORS SYSTEM, National Park Service, Washington, D.C., researched by Richard Parker.
1862 --- U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865: U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 ----- Name: Chrisman Hill --Side: Confederate -- Regiment State/Origin: Missouri -- Regiment: 16th Regiment, Missouri Infantry -- Company: I -- Rank In: Privat -- Rank Out: Private -- Film Number: M380 roll 7. --- Source Information ; National Park Service. U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. -- Original data: National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, online , acquired 2007. -- Description: This database contains the names of approximately 6.3 million soldiers who served in the American Civil War. In addition to their names, information that may be listed for each soldier includes regiment, company, and rank.
1864 --- MILITARY RECORD
Name: Chrismon Hill
Regiment Name: 16th Missouri Infantry
Side: Confederate
Company: I
Soldier's Rank In: Private
Soldier's Rank Out: Private
Height: Tall
Color Of Hair: Blonde.
1865 - PRISONER
The 16th Regular Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Confederate States Army, commanded by Col. Cunning surrendered at New Orleans, Louisiana on May 26, 1865. He was paroled as a prisoner and discharged on June 8, 1865 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
1865 --- MILITARY DISCHARGE
Date: June 8, 1865 -
Discharge Location: Shreveport, Louisiana (paroled as a prisoner)
Regiment: 16th Reg. Missouri Volunteer Infantry
Side: Confederate States Army
Commanded By: Col. Cunning
Surrendered Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Date: May 26, 1865.
1886 ---SOLD
Sellers: Elizabeth Johnston -- George S. Johnston and Amanda C. Johnston, his wife -- William B. Johnston and Mary A. Johnston, his wife -- Mary Jane Wilson and John Wilson, her husband -
Sold To : Chrisman Hill
Acres: 100
1st Location: SE1/4 SW1/4 and SW Fourth SE1/4
Section: 16
Township: 40
Range: 28
2nd Location: W1/2 NE Fourth of the SE1/4
Section: 17
Township: 40
Range: 28
Price: $1,000
Date: March 10, 1886
County: Henry :State: Missouri :Deed Record Book: 61
Page: 285
Signed: Elizabeth (her X mark) A. Johnston - George S. Johnston - Amanda (her X mark) C. Johnston - William B. Johnston -- Mary A. Johnston -- Mary (her X mark) J. Wilson -- John Wilson
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
:SPECIAL NOTE; William Johnston -- George S. Johnston and Mary (Johnston) Wilson are Elizabeth Catherine (Johnston) Hill's siblings.
1870 --- U. S. Federal Census, Bacon Township, Vernon County, Missouri -- Page: 504 --- Chrisman Hill 42 (listed in a work crew). --- Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Bacon, Vernon, Missouri; Roll: M593_824; Page: 503B; Image: 169227; Family History Library Film: 552323. --- Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by Family Search. --- Original data: 1870 U.S. census, population schedules. NARA microfilm publication M593, 1,761 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d. --- Minnesota census schedules for 1870. NARA microfilm publication T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.
1880 --- U. S. Federal Census, Deepwater Township, Henry County, Missouri -- Page: 260 - Microfilm Roll: 690 --- Chrisman Hill 51 (head) -- Elizabeth C. 43 (wife) -- George C. 18 (son) -- Mary E. 13 (daughter) -- Alice E. 11 (daughter) -- Marcus C. 9 (son) -- Katherine 6 (daughter) -- Martha B. 4 (daughter) --- Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Bacon, Vernon, Missouri; Roll: 739; Family History Film: 1254739; Page: 472D; Enumeration District: 213; Image: 0447. --- Source Information: Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site. --- Original data: Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. (NARA microfilm publication T9, 1,454 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.
1886 ---SOLD
Sellers: Chrisman Hill and Elizabeth C. Hill, his wife
Sold To: William E. Brinkerhoff and Lyman A.. Pearson
Acres: 40
Location: SW 1/4 of S 1/4
Section: 16
Township: 40
Range: 8
Date: May 19, 1886
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Deed: This deed, made and entered into by and between Chrisman Hill and Elizabeth C. Hill, his wife, of the County of Henry, State of Missouri, parties of the First Part, William E Brinkerhoff, of the City of Carthage, in Jasper County, State of Missouri, party of the Second Part, and Lyman A. Pearson, party of the Third Part. Witnesseth: that the said parties of the First Part, in consideration of the debt and trust hereinafter mentioned and created, and of the sum of one dollar to there paid by the party of the Second Part, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, do by these presents grant, bargain and sell, convey, confirm unto the said party of the Second Part. --- The said Chrisman Hill and Elizabeth, his wife, party of the First Part, for consideration herein mentioned do, hereby expressly waive and release, transfer and assign, to the party of the Second Part and his successors in this Trust, all right and benefit which they have in and to said granted premises or to which they may be entitled under and by virtue of any and all laws of the state of Missouri, pertaining to the exemption of homesteads from sale on execution, and their right to claim said premises as a homestead under said laws. --- In Trust, however, for the following purposes : whereas, Chrisman Hill, one of the parties of the First Part, has this day made, executed and delivered to the said party of the Third Part, his Promisey Bond and Coupons, of even date herein, by which be promises to pay to said Layman A. Pearson or order for value received, three Hundred Dollars (300) on the first of March 1891, with interest from date at the rate of eight per cent annually, said interest payable annually, on the first day of March in each and every year and represented by five coupons attached to and of even date with said bond numbered from One to five inclusive, for the sum of nineteen (19) Dollars and the other four being each for the sum of twenty-four (24) Dollars, which, if not paid promptly when due, to draw interest at the rate of two per cent per annum until paid, said bonds and coupons being payable at the first National Bank, Clinton, Missouri.
In witness whereof, the said parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above mentioned.
Signed: Chrisman Hill -- Elizabeth C. Hill -- William E. Brinkerhoiff, Trusty Deed Record Book: 62 - Page: 99
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
1886 ---SOLD
Sellers: Elizabeth Johnston -- George S. Johnston and Amanda C. Johnston, his wife -- William B. Johnston and Mary A. Johnston, his wife -- Mary Jane Wilson and John Wilson, her husband -
Sold To : Chrisman Hill
Acres: 100
1st Location: SE1/4 SW1/4 and SW Fourth SE1/4
Section: 16
Township: 40
Range: 28
2nd Location: W1/2 NE Fourth of the SE1/4
Section: 17
Township: 40
Range: 28
Price: $1,000
Date: March 10, 1886
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Deed Record Book: 61
Page: 285
Signed: Elizabeth (her X mark) A. Johnston - George S. Johnston - Amanda (her X mark) C. Johnston - William B. Johnston -- Mary A. Johnston -- Mary (her X mark) J. Wilson -- John Wilson :Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
SPECIAL NOTE; William Johnston -- George S. Johnston and Mary (Johnston) Wilson are Elizabeth Catherine (Johnston) Hill's siblings.
1886 ---PURCHASED
Buyers: Chrismon Hill and Elizabeth, his wife
Purchased From: George S. Johnston -- William Johnston -- Mary J. Wilson Indenture Made: 10th day of March 1886
Acres: none stated
Location: SE1/4 SE1/4 of Section: 16 -- NW1/4 NE1/4 and NE1/4 NW1/4 of Section: 21 -- E1/2 NE1/4 SE1/4 Section: 17 -- NW1/4 SW1/4 of Section: 20 -- All in Township: 40 -- Range: 28 -
:Price: #1000.00
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Signed: Elizabeth Hill -- Chrisman Hill
In Testimony where of, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, at my office in Clinton, Missouri, the day and year first above written. My term of office as a Notary Public expires February 16, 1889
Signed: Charles A. Calvin, Notary Public
Deed Record Book: 51
Page: 305
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: : HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
SPECIAL NOTE; William Johnston -- George S. Johnston and Mary (Johnston) Wilson are Elizabeth Catherine (Johnston) Hill's siblings.
1900 --- U. S Federal Census, Deepwater Township, Henry County, Missouri -- Dwelling Number: 258 - Page: 260 - Film Roll : 690 ----- Chrisman Hill 80 (head) --- Catherine Bowles 27 (daughter) -- Elsie E. 7 (granddaughter) -- Bessie L. 5 (granddaughter). --- Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Deepwater, Henry, Missouri; Roll: 858; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1240858. --- Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004. --- Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls.
1905 --- SOLD
Seller: Chrismon Hill, single
Sold To: Henry Reilony
Acres: 60
1st Location: All the SW!/4 of the NE1/4
2nd Location: W1/2 of the NE1/4 of the SE1/4
Section: All in Section: 17
Township: 40
Range: 28
Tax: Subject to tax of 1905
Price: $1000.00
County: Henry -
State: Missouri
Date: March 8, 1905
Signed: Chrismon Hill
The foregoing deed was filed for record in this office on the 27th day of March 1905, at 8 O'clock, 25 minutes A.M.
Signed: J. N. Blakener, Recorder
Deed Record Book: 168
Page: 326
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
THE LOG HOUSE STORY
The log house - known as "Dog Trot" - was moved to this location on November 17, 1993 from two and a half miles west of Montrose, Missouri. It was moved intact, by being placed on beams and wheels, then pulled by a truck.
In 1850, Chrisman Hill obtained the land on which it set from the U. S. Government. We dot know if he built the house. The two rooms (pens) were probably built at different times as they are not the same size and the notching at the end of the logs is different, also some other construct features. We think the west room is the earlier of the two.
Mary Johnson, on her 90th birthday, stated she came to the long-established farm as a bride in 1869. Her husband was William B. Johnston, a brother to Chrisman's wife, Elizabeth Johnston. Mary Johnston told of state coaches stopping under the wide-spread trees to feed and water the horses, while drivers and passengers fared bountifully at the well-filled table in the old dinning room. An advertisement in a Clinton newspaper in 1869 also stated the "South Missouri State Line" served Germantown and Hudson. The log house was situated between these two communities.
The "dog trot" area was later enclosed forming three rooms in a line. A room was added to the back as well as a small porch. A room was added to the front as a long porch which stretched to the end of the house. All of the five rooms had been covered with weather-boarding, and the inside of the rooms were paneled or papered. All evidence or logs was concealed and it was not until 1977 when a neighbor told the stage coach story, that the historical-architectural style was discovered. Other dog-trot style houses had been written about in Henry County, but none had been known to survive.
About 1990, Clark Welling of Montrose gave the house to the Henry County Historical Society. This move was possible only after much preparation was made -- stabilizing it, permits to move it on the highway, escorts from the Sheriff's Department, utility trucks and workmen and other volunteer vehicle and drivers with flashers, etc. the move was made between 12:00 midnight and 5:00 A. M. in compliance with the State moving permit.
Bert Chrisman and Patrick Camden have done a wonderful job restoring the old house. The stone masons were Larry Cornett and Frank Simpson. While the house originally had a fireplace in each end and these had been removed through the years. The ones now in place had been constructed since the move. The rocks in the west fireplace were once incorporated in the Squire Paul house west of Huntindale which was built in 1842. The arch rocks are the arch rock in the Paul's fireplace -- notice the scratch marks which could have been made from striking matches and sharpening knives.
MANY VOLUNTEERED HOURS HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO DO THID PROJECT -- Plans are for developing the back lots into a homestead restoration.
The lot were the house is situated were given by the Ned Cowan daughters and W. D. Scott. The floor and ceiling boards in the east room were original to the house. The ones in the west room are replacements. Other sources of the rock steps were the Bronaugh chapel area, the Bushman farm and the rock steps in the dog-troy were from the old Widman home southwest of Deepwater. Many of the original fireplace rocks were moved and used since they were found around the old house, being used as walks, flower-bed borders, etc.
Original location of the log house: Northeast ¼ of Northwest ¼ of Section: 21, - Township: 4 North - Range: 28 West in Henry County, Missouri. He is said to have purchased the land from the government.
According to the family history the dog-trot house tale goes this way: Chrismon married Elizabeth Johnston in 1852 and shortly after, her father, William Johnston move from Cooper County, Missouri to Henry County, Missouri about one mile west of Montrose. He purchased a large amount of land that was on both sides of County Road H. He built the first room of the dog-trot but then changed his mind and decided he want to live on the south side of County Road H. He then sold the property on the north side of County Road H to his son-in-law, Chrismon Hill and his daughter Elizabeth (Johnston) Hill. (there is a property deed).. On a Plat map for Henry County, it shows Chrismon as the land owner on the north and his father-in-law on the south. Chrismon built the second room on and raised his family there. This is way the above article stated that there appeared to be two different builders, because there were.
SPECIAL NOTE: Most people spells my second great father's name as "Chrisman" and it may be so but on his tombstone, it is spelled "Chrismon". --- Richard Parker.
WORK BEING DONE ON DONATED LOG HOUSE
Dogtrot Cabin Will Be Moved Near Museum
In 1853 and 1856 Chrisman Hill obtained land situated on a high ridge west of present day town of Montrose. A log house still crowns the ridge on the land Hill brought in 1856. It is not known if Hill built the house, but, since the 1860 reveals he was born in Missouri in 1830, he could have been familiar with the southern style architecture which recently been revealed.
A "dogtrot" or open central passageway divided the two rooms, but as was common, the passageway was later enclosed as a center room.
An exterior fireplace, typical of the Tidewater South, was built on each end of the house. The walls of square hewn logs were joined by carefully hewn corner notching.
Local Tradition says this was a stop on a Stage Coach Line, and an 1869 advertisement in a Clinton newspaper states the "Southern Missouri Stage Line" served Germantown and Hudson. The house is situated between the two communities. Another article of interest from an 1871 Butler newspaper told of "the stage coach from Montrose gets in high water east of Butler, overturns in a creek and nearly drowns the passengers."
The log house has been given to the Henry county Historical Society by Clark Welling of Montrose, and plans are being formulated for its removal to the former Cowan Lumber Yard property across the street from the Society's museum and the Adair Annex.
On frame room, a later addition, has be removed as well as the porch. Another frame room remains to be removed as well as siding and the interior plaster. The fireplaces have long been removed, and although some of the lintel or hearth stones are available, many more hewn stones are needed..
At the present time no known descendants of Chrisman and Elizabeth Hill have come forth, but it would be fulfilling experience to learn of their whereabouts. One local family does give color to the house although few of the immediate members survive. Ora Bell Johnston, daughter of William Barney and Mary Ann Wilson Johnston , was born in house in the 1878, as surely were some of her many brothers and sisters. She lived to be 98 years of age.
While the dogtrot house was not uncommon in the early days of Henry County, this is apparently the only known survivor and since so many of our architectural gems have disappeared, it seems imperative that his one be restored and preserved.
This project was approved for a Neighborhood Assistance program grant in the amount of $48,000. N. A.P., tax credits are available and contributions are needed to defray the cost of the restoration project. These credits allow donors to recover the amount of their donations in tax credits when they file their tax returns.
Source Information: CLINTON DAILY DEMORCRAT, September 9, 1993. Researched by Richard Allen Parke
1850 ---District 58, Moniteau County, Missouri -- - Dwelling Number: 326 - Line: 32 - Page: 25B -- Microfilm Roll: 407 ----- Susan Hill 48 (head) -- Chrismon 20 (step-son) -- James 13 (son) -- Sanford 12 (son) -- Granville 8 (son) -- Serida 6 (daughter). --- Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. --- Original data: Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432, 1009 rolls); Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
1852 --- MISSOURI MARRIAGE RECORD
Groom: Chrisom Hill
Bride: Elizabeth Johnson
Marriage Book: C
Page: 52
County: Cooper
State: Missouri
Marriage Date: April the 6th, 1852
Minster: join together in the Bonds of Matimony, Chrismon Hill and Elizabeth Johnson
Signed: Michael Brown, Ordain Minister of the Gospel
Recorded: 27th May 1852
Signed: Bennett C. Clark, Clerk
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: : COOPER COUNTY COURT HOUSE MARRIAGE RECORDS, Booneville, Cooper County, Missouri.
1858 ---PURCHASED
Buyer: Chrisman Hill
Purchased From: Madison Jackson and Eunice, his wife
Acres: 40
Location: S1/2 of Lot No. One of Fractural W1/4
Section: 18
Township: 40
Range: 28
Price: $31.50
Date: July 3, 1858
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Signed: Madison Jackson -- Eunice Jackson
The foregoing is a record of a deed from Madison Jackson to Chrisman which was filed for record in my office on February 4, 1859 -
Signed: William Hampsen, J.P.
Deed Record Book: K
Page: 85
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
1859 --- SOLD
Seller: Chrisman Hill and Catherine, his wife
Sold To: Kasper Waltermier
Acres: 160
Location: E1/2 and SW1/4 of NE1/4 ---Section: 21, also SE1/4 of Lot No. One, NW1/4 of Section: 18, all in the Township No. 40 of Range: 18
Price: #1180.00
Date: February 3, 1959
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Signed: Chrisman Hill -- Elizabeth Hill
The foregoing is a record of deed from C. HIll to Kasper Waltermier which was recorded on the the 4th day of February 1859
Recorder: Daniel Stewart, J. P.
:Deed Record Book: K
Page: 87
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Virginia.
1860 --- U. S. Federal Census, Deepwater Township, Henry County, Missouri -- Dwelling Number: 818 - Page: 119 - Microfilm Roll: 622 --- Chrisman Hill 30 (head) -- Elizabeth 24 (wife) - James F. 7 (son) -- Susan E. 6 (daughter) -- Sarah J. 3 (daughter) -- William B. 8/12 (son) -- Sanford 21 (brother). --- Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by Family Search. --- Original data: 1860 U.S. census, population schedule. NARA microfilm publication M653, 1,438 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.
1860 --- SOLD
Sellers: Chrisman Hill and Wife
Sold To: John Farrick
Acres: 40
Location: SW of the SW
Section: 16
Township: 40
Range 28
Price: #325.00
Date: May 12, 1860
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Signed: Chrisman Hill -- Elizabeth C. Hill -
The foregoing is the record of a deed from Chrisman Hill and wife to John Farrick which was filed for record in my office, July 9, 1860
Recorder: Signed: Daniel Stewart, County Justice
Deed Record Book: L
Page: 555
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
1861-1865 --- CONFEDERATE MISSOURI TROOPS
Regiment: 16th, Missouri Infantry
Created: 16th Infantry Regiment was formed by consolidating Caldwell's 7th and Jackson's 7th Missouri Infantry Regiment early in 1864. The unit was assigned to Parson's and S.P. Burns' Brigade, Trans-Mississippi Department, and was active in Louisiana and Arkansas. It sustained 14 casualties at Pleasant Hill and 25 at Jenkins' Ferry. In May, 1865, the regiment disbanded. Its field officers were Colonel Levin M. Lewis, Lieutenant Colonel Pleasant W.H. Cumming, and Major Jesse P. Herrel.
PLEASANT HILL - Location: DeSoto Parish and Saline Parish -Campaign: Red River Campaign 1864 - Dates: April 9, 1864 - Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks (US) and Richard Taylor (CS) - Estimated Casualties: 3,100 Total - U. S. 1,100 and CS 2,000 - Results: Union Victory.
JENKIN'S FERRY - Location: Grant County (Ark.) - Campaign: Camden Expedition 1864 - Principal Commanders: May. Gen Fred Steele (US) and Gen E. Kirby Smith (CS) - Estimated Casualties: 965 - US 521 and CS 443 - Results: Union victory in retreat - Description: Maj. Gen Steele's forces retreated from Camden after being mauled at Marks' Mills and Poison Springs. On the afternoon of April 29, the Union forces reached Jenkin's Ferry and began crossing the Saline River, which was swollen by heavy rain. Rebel forces arrived on the 30th and attacked repeatedly. The Union repulsed the attacks and finally crossed with all their men and supply wagons, many of which they were compelled to abandon in the swamp north of Saline. The Confederate bungled a good chance to destroy Steele's Army, which after crossing the river, regrouped at Little Rock. ----- CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS AND SAILORS SYSTEM, National Park Service, Washington, D.C., researched by Richard Parker.
1862 --- U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865: U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 ----- Name: Chrisman Hill --Side: Confederate -- Regiment State/Origin: Missouri -- Regiment: 16th Regiment, Missouri Infantry -- Company: I -- Rank In: Privat -- Rank Out: Private -- Film Number: M380 roll 7. --- Source Information ; National Park Service. U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. -- Original data: National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, online , acquired 2007. -- Description: This database contains the names of approximately 6.3 million soldiers who served in the American Civil War. In addition to their names, information that may be listed for each soldier includes regiment, company, and rank.
1864 --- MILITARY RECORD
Name: Chrismon Hill
Regiment Name: 16th Missouri Infantry
Side: Confederate
Company: I
Soldier's Rank In: Private
Soldier's Rank Out: Private
Height: Tall
Color Of Hair: Blonde.
1865 - PRISONER
The 16th Regular Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Confederate States Army, commanded by Col. Cunning surrendered at New Orleans, Louisiana on May 26, 1865. He was paroled as a prisoner and discharged on June 8, 1865 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
1865 --- MILITARY DISCHARGE
Date: June 8, 1865 -
Discharge Location: Shreveport, Louisiana (paroled as a prisoner)
Regiment: 16th Reg. Missouri Volunteer Infantry
Side: Confederate States Army
Commanded By: Col. Cunning
Surrendered Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Date: May 26, 1865.
1886 ---SOLD
Sellers: Elizabeth Johnston -- George S. Johnston and Amanda C. Johnston, his wife -- William B. Johnston and Mary A. Johnston, his wife -- Mary Jane Wilson and John Wilson, her husband -
Sold To : Chrisman Hill
Acres: 100
1st Location: SE1/4 SW1/4 and SW Fourth SE1/4
Section: 16
Township: 40
Range: 28
2nd Location: W1/2 NE Fourth of the SE1/4
Section: 17
Township: 40
Range: 28
Price: $1,000
Date: March 10, 1886
County: Henry :State: Missouri :Deed Record Book: 61
Page: 285
Signed: Elizabeth (her X mark) A. Johnston - George S. Johnston - Amanda (her X mark) C. Johnston - William B. Johnston -- Mary A. Johnston -- Mary (her X mark) J. Wilson -- John Wilson
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
:SPECIAL NOTE; William Johnston -- George S. Johnston and Mary (Johnston) Wilson are Elizabeth Catherine (Johnston) Hill's siblings.
1870 --- U. S. Federal Census, Bacon Township, Vernon County, Missouri -- Page: 504 --- Chrisman Hill 42 (listed in a work crew). --- Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Bacon, Vernon, Missouri; Roll: M593_824; Page: 503B; Image: 169227; Family History Library Film: 552323. --- Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by Family Search. --- Original data: 1870 U.S. census, population schedules. NARA microfilm publication M593, 1,761 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d. --- Minnesota census schedules for 1870. NARA microfilm publication T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.
1880 --- U. S. Federal Census, Deepwater Township, Henry County, Missouri -- Page: 260 - Microfilm Roll: 690 --- Chrisman Hill 51 (head) -- Elizabeth C. 43 (wife) -- George C. 18 (son) -- Mary E. 13 (daughter) -- Alice E. 11 (daughter) -- Marcus C. 9 (son) -- Katherine 6 (daughter) -- Martha B. 4 (daughter) --- Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Bacon, Vernon, Missouri; Roll: 739; Family History Film: 1254739; Page: 472D; Enumeration District: 213; Image: 0447. --- Source Information: Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site. --- Original data: Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. (NARA microfilm publication T9, 1,454 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.
1886 ---SOLD
Sellers: Chrisman Hill and Elizabeth C. Hill, his wife
Sold To: William E. Brinkerhoff and Lyman A.. Pearson
Acres: 40
Location: SW 1/4 of S 1/4
Section: 16
Township: 40
Range: 8
Date: May 19, 1886
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Deed: This deed, made and entered into by and between Chrisman Hill and Elizabeth C. Hill, his wife, of the County of Henry, State of Missouri, parties of the First Part, William E Brinkerhoff, of the City of Carthage, in Jasper County, State of Missouri, party of the Second Part, and Lyman A. Pearson, party of the Third Part. Witnesseth: that the said parties of the First Part, in consideration of the debt and trust hereinafter mentioned and created, and of the sum of one dollar to there paid by the party of the Second Part, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, do by these presents grant, bargain and sell, convey, confirm unto the said party of the Second Part. --- The said Chrisman Hill and Elizabeth, his wife, party of the First Part, for consideration herein mentioned do, hereby expressly waive and release, transfer and assign, to the party of the Second Part and his successors in this Trust, all right and benefit which they have in and to said granted premises or to which they may be entitled under and by virtue of any and all laws of the state of Missouri, pertaining to the exemption of homesteads from sale on execution, and their right to claim said premises as a homestead under said laws. --- In Trust, however, for the following purposes : whereas, Chrisman Hill, one of the parties of the First Part, has this day made, executed and delivered to the said party of the Third Part, his Promisey Bond and Coupons, of even date herein, by which be promises to pay to said Layman A. Pearson or order for value received, three Hundred Dollars (300) on the first of March 1891, with interest from date at the rate of eight per cent annually, said interest payable annually, on the first day of March in each and every year and represented by five coupons attached to and of even date with said bond numbered from One to five inclusive, for the sum of nineteen (19) Dollars and the other four being each for the sum of twenty-four (24) Dollars, which, if not paid promptly when due, to draw interest at the rate of two per cent per annum until paid, said bonds and coupons being payable at the first National Bank, Clinton, Missouri.
In witness whereof, the said parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above mentioned.
Signed: Chrisman Hill -- Elizabeth C. Hill -- William E. Brinkerhoiff, Trusty Deed Record Book: 62 - Page: 99
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
1886 ---SOLD
Sellers: Elizabeth Johnston -- George S. Johnston and Amanda C. Johnston, his wife -- William B. Johnston and Mary A. Johnston, his wife -- Mary Jane Wilson and John Wilson, her husband -
Sold To : Chrisman Hill
Acres: 100
1st Location: SE1/4 SW1/4 and SW Fourth SE1/4
Section: 16
Township: 40
Range: 28
2nd Location: W1/2 NE Fourth of the SE1/4
Section: 17
Township: 40
Range: 28
Price: $1,000
Date: March 10, 1886
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Deed Record Book: 61
Page: 285
Signed: Elizabeth (her X mark) A. Johnston - George S. Johnston - Amanda (her X mark) C. Johnston - William B. Johnston -- Mary A. Johnston -- Mary (her X mark) J. Wilson -- John Wilson :Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
SPECIAL NOTE; William Johnston -- George S. Johnston and Mary (Johnston) Wilson are Elizabeth Catherine (Johnston) Hill's siblings.
1886 ---PURCHASED
Buyers: Chrismon Hill and Elizabeth, his wife
Purchased From: George S. Johnston -- William Johnston -- Mary J. Wilson Indenture Made: 10th day of March 1886
Acres: none stated
Location: SE1/4 SE1/4 of Section: 16 -- NW1/4 NE1/4 and NE1/4 NW1/4 of Section: 21 -- E1/2 NE1/4 SE1/4 Section: 17 -- NW1/4 SW1/4 of Section: 20 -- All in Township: 40 -- Range: 28 -
:Price: #1000.00
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Signed: Elizabeth Hill -- Chrisman Hill
In Testimony where of, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, at my office in Clinton, Missouri, the day and year first above written. My term of office as a Notary Public expires February 16, 1889
Signed: Charles A. Calvin, Notary Public
Deed Record Book: 51
Page: 305
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: : HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
SPECIAL NOTE; William Johnston -- George S. Johnston and Mary (Johnston) Wilson are Elizabeth Catherine (Johnston) Hill's siblings.
1900 --- U. S Federal Census, Deepwater Township, Henry County, Missouri -- Dwelling Number: 258 - Page: 260 - Film Roll : 690 ----- Chrisman Hill 80 (head) --- Catherine Bowles 27 (daughter) -- Elsie E. 7 (granddaughter) -- Bessie L. 5 (granddaughter). --- Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Deepwater, Henry, Missouri; Roll: 858; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1240858. --- Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004. --- Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls.
1905 --- SOLD
Seller: Chrismon Hill, single
Sold To: Henry Reilony
Acres: 60
1st Location: All the SW!/4 of the NE1/4
2nd Location: W1/2 of the NE1/4 of the SE1/4
Section: All in Section: 17
Township: 40
Range: 28
Tax: Subject to tax of 1905
Price: $1000.00
County: Henry -
State: Missouri
Date: March 8, 1905
Signed: Chrismon Hill
The foregoing deed was filed for record in this office on the 27th day of March 1905, at 8 O'clock, 25 minutes A.M.
Signed: J. N. Blakener, Recorder
Deed Record Book: 168
Page: 326
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
THE LOG HOUSE STORY
The log house - known as "Dog Trot" - was moved to this location on November 17, 1993 from two and a half miles west of Montrose, Missouri. It was moved intact, by being placed on beams and wheels, then pulled by a truck.
In 1850, Chrisman Hill obtained the land on which it set from the U. S. Government. We dot know if he built the house. The two rooms (pens) were probably built at different times as they are not the same size and the notching at the end of the logs is different, also some other construct features. We think the west room is the earlier of the two.
Mary Johnson, on her 90th birthday, stated she came to the long-established farm as a bride in 1869. Her husband was William B. Johnston, a brother to Chrisman's wife, Elizabeth Johnston. Mary Johnston told of state coaches stopping under the wide-spread trees to feed and water the horses, while drivers and passengers fared bountifully at the well-filled table in the old dinning room. An advertisement in a Clinton newspaper in 1869 also stated the "South Missouri State Line" served Germantown and Hudson. The log house was situated between these two communities.
The "dog trot" area was later enclosed forming three rooms in a line. A room was added to the back as well as a small porch. A room was added to the front as a long porch which stretched to the end of the house. All of the five rooms had been covered with weather-boarding, and the inside of the rooms were paneled or papered. All evidence or logs was concealed and it was not until 1977 when a neighbor told the stage coach story, that the historical-architectural style was discovered. Other dog-trot style houses had been written about in Henry County, but none had been known to survive.
About 1990, Clark Welling of Montrose gave the house to the Henry County Historical Society. This move was possible only after much preparation was made -- stabilizing it, permits to move it on the highway, escorts from the Sheriff's Department, utility trucks and workmen and other volunteer vehicle and drivers with flashers, etc. the move was made between 12:00 midnight and 5:00 A. M. in compliance with the State moving permit.
Bert Chrisman and Patrick Camden have done a wonderful job restoring the old house. The stone masons were Larry Cornett and Frank Simpson. While the house originally had a fireplace in each end and these had been removed through the years. The ones now in place had been constructed since the move. The rocks in the west fireplace were once incorporated in the Squire Paul house west of Huntindale which was built in 1842. The arch rocks are the arch rock in the Paul's fireplace -- notice the scratch marks which could have been made from striking matches and sharpening knives.
MANY VOLUNTEERED HOURS HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO DO THID PROJECT -- Plans are for developing the back lots into a homestead restoration.
The lot were the house is situated were given by the Ned Cowan daughters and W. D. Scott. The floor and ceiling boards in the east room were original to the house. The ones in the west room are replacements. Other sources of the rock steps were the Bronaugh chapel area, the Bushman farm and the rock steps in the dog-troy were from the old Widman home southwest of Deepwater. Many of the original fireplace rocks were moved and used since they were found around the old house, being used as walks, flower-bed borders, etc.
Original location of the log house: Northeast ¼ of Northwest ¼ of Section: 21, - Township: 4 North - Range: 28 West in Henry County, Missouri. He is said to have purchased the land from the government.
According to the family history the dog-trot house tale goes this way: Chrismon married Elizabeth Johnston in 1852 and shortly after, her father, William Johnston move from Cooper County, Missouri to Henry County, Missouri about one mile west of Montrose. He purchased a large amount of land that was on both sides of County Road H. He built the first room of the dog-trot but then changed his mind and decided he want to live on the south side of County Road H. He then sold the property on the north side of County Road H to his son-in-law, Chrismon Hill and his daughter Elizabeth (Johnston) Hill. (there is a property deed).. On a Plat map for Henry County, it shows Chrismon as the land owner on the north and his father-in-law on the south. Chrismon built the second room on and raised his family there. This is way the above article stated that there appeared to be two different builders, because there were.
SPECIAL NOTE: Most people spells my second great father's name as "Chrisman" and it may be so but on his tombstone, it is spelled "Chrismon". --- Richard Parker.
WORK BEING DONE ON DONATED LOG HOUSE
Dogtrot Cabin Will Be Moved Near Museum
In 1853 and 1856 Chrisman Hill obtained land situated on a high ridge west of present day town of Montrose. A log house still crowns the ridge on the land Hill brought in 1856. It is not known if Hill built the house, but, since the 1860 reveals he was born in Missouri in 1830, he could have been familiar with the southern style architecture which recently been revealed.
A "dogtrot" or open central passageway divided the two rooms, but as was common, the passageway was later enclosed as a center room.
An exterior fireplace, typical of the Tidewater South, was built on each end of the house. The walls of square hewn logs were joined by carefully hewn corner notching.
Local Tradition says this was a stop on a Stage Coach Line, and an 1869 advertisement in a Clinton newspaper states the "Southern Missouri Stage Line" served Germantown and Hudson. The house is situated between the two communities. Another article of interest from an 1871 Butler newspaper told of "the stage coach from Montrose gets in high water east of Butler, overturns in a creek and nearly drowns the passengers."
The log house has been given to the Henry county Historical Society by Clark Welling of Montrose, and plans are being formulated for its removal to the former Cowan Lumber Yard property across the street from the Society's museum and the Adair Annex.
On frame room, a later addition, has be removed as well as the porch. Another frame room remains to be removed as well as siding and the interior plaster. The fireplaces have long been removed, and although some of the lintel or hearth stones are available, many more hewn stones are needed..
At the present time no known descendants of Chrisman and Elizabeth Hill have come forth, but it would be fulfilling experience to learn of their whereabouts. One local family does give color to the house although few of the immediate members survive. Ora Bell Johnston, daughter of William Barney and Mary Ann Wilson Johnston , was born in house in the 1878, as surely were some of her many brothers and sisters. She lived to be 98 years of age.
While the dogtrot house was not uncommon in the early days of Henry County, this is apparently the only known survivor and since so many of our architectural gems have disappeared, it seems imperative that his one be restored and preserved.
This project was approved for a Neighborhood Assistance program grant in the amount of $48,000. N. A.P., tax credits are available and contributions are needed to defray the cost of the restoration project. These credits allow donors to recover the amount of their donations in tax credits when they file their tax returns.
Source Information: CLINTON DAILY DEMORCRAT, September 9, 1993. Researched by Richard Allen Parke
CHRISMON HILL IS MY 2ND GREATFATHER -- RICHARD ALLEN PARKER
1850 ---District 58, Moniteau County, Missouri -- - Dwelling Number: 326 - Line: 32 - Page: 25B -- Microfilm Roll: 407 ----- Susan Hill 48 (head) -- Chrismon 20 (step-son) -- James 13 (son) -- Sanford 12 (son) -- Granville 8 (son) -- Serida 6 (daughter). --- Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. --- Original data: Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432, 1009 rolls); Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
1852 --- MISSOURI MARRIAGE RECORD
Groom: Chrisom Hill
Bride: Elizabeth Johnson
Marriage Book: C
Page: 52
County: Cooper
State: Missouri
Marriage Date: April the 6th, 1852
Minster: join together in the Bonds of Matimony, Chrismon Hill and Elizabeth Johnson
Signed: Michael Brown, Ordain Minister of the Gospel
Recorded: 27th May 1852
Signed: Bennett C. Clark, Clerk
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: : COOPER COUNTY COURT HOUSE MARRIAGE RECORDS, Booneville, Cooper County, Missouri.
1858 ---PURCHASED
Buyer: Chrisman Hill
Purchased From: Madison Jackson and Eunice, his wife
Acres: 40
Location: S1/2 of Lot No. One of Fractural W1/4
Section: 18
Township: 40
Range: 28
Price: $31.50
Date: July 3, 1858
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Signed: Madison Jackson -- Eunice Jackson
The foregoing is a record of a deed from Madison Jackson to Chrisman which was filed for record in my office on February 4, 1859 -
Signed: William Hampsen, J.P.
Deed Record Book: K
Page: 85
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
1859 --- SOLD
Seller: Chrisman Hill and Catherine, his wife
Sold To: Kasper Waltermier
Acres: 160
Location: E1/2 and SW1/4 of NE1/4 ---Section: 21, also SE1/4 of Lot No. One, NW1/4 of Section: 18, all in the Township No. 40 of Range: 18
Price: #1180.00
Date: February 3, 1959
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Signed: Chrisman Hill -- Elizabeth Hill
The foregoing is a record of deed from C. HIll to Kasper Waltermier which was recorded on the the 4th day of February 1859
Recorder: Daniel Stewart, J. P.
:Deed Record Book: K
Page: 87
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Virginia.
1860 --- U. S. Federal Census, Deepwater Township, Henry County, Missouri -- Dwelling Number: 818 - Page: 119 - Microfilm Roll: 622 --- Chrisman Hill 30 (head) -- Elizabeth 24 (wife) - James F. 7 (son) -- Susan E. 6 (daughter) -- Sarah J. 3 (daughter) -- William B. 8/12 (son) -- Sanford 21 (brother). --- Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by Family Search. --- Original data: 1860 U.S. census, population schedule. NARA microfilm publication M653, 1,438 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.
1860 --- SOLD
Sellers: Chrisman Hill and Wife
Sold To: John Farrick
Acres: 40
Location: SW of the SW
Section: 16
Township: 40
Range 28
Price: #325.00
Date: May 12, 1860
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Signed: Chrisman Hill -- Elizabeth C. Hill -
The foregoing is the record of a deed from Chrisman Hill and wife to John Farrick which was filed for record in my office, July 9, 1860
Recorder: Signed: Daniel Stewart, County Justice
Deed Record Book: L
Page: 555
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
1861-1865 --- CONFEDERATE MISSOURI TROOPS
Regiment: 16th, Missouri Infantry
Created: 16th Infantry Regiment was formed by consolidating Caldwell's 7th and Jackson's 7th Missouri Infantry Regiment early in 1864. The unit was assigned to Parson's and S.P. Burns' Brigade, Trans-Mississippi Department, and was active in Louisiana and Arkansas. It sustained 14 casualties at Pleasant Hill and 25 at Jenkins' Ferry. In May, 1865, the regiment disbanded. Its field officers were Colonel Levin M. Lewis, Lieutenant Colonel Pleasant W.H. Cumming, and Major Jesse P. Herrel.
PLEASANT HILL - Location: DeSoto Parish and Saline Parish -Campaign: Red River Campaign 1864 - Dates: April 9, 1864 - Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks (US) and Richard Taylor (CS) - Estimated Casualties: 3,100 Total - U. S. 1,100 and CS 2,000 - Results: Union Victory.
JENKIN'S FERRY - Location: Grant County (Ark.) - Campaign: Camden Expedition 1864 - Principal Commanders: May. Gen Fred Steele (US) and Gen E. Kirby Smith (CS) - Estimated Casualties: 965 - US 521 and CS 443 - Results: Union victory in retreat - Description: Maj. Gen Steele's forces retreated from Camden after being mauled at Marks' Mills and Poison Springs. On the afternoon of April 29, the Union forces reached Jenkin's Ferry and began crossing the Saline River, which was swollen by heavy rain. Rebel forces arrived on the 30th and attacked repeatedly. The Union repulsed the attacks and finally crossed with all their men and supply wagons, many of which they were compelled to abandon in the swamp north of Saline. The Confederate bungled a good chance to destroy Steele's Army, which after crossing the river, regrouped at Little Rock. ----- CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS AND SAILORS SYSTEM, National Park Service, Washington, D.C., researched by Richard Parker.
1862 --- U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865: U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 ----- Name: Chrisman Hill --Side: Confederate -- Regiment State/Origin: Missouri -- Regiment: 16th Regiment, Missouri Infantry -- Company: I -- Rank In: Privat -- Rank Out: Private -- Film Number: M380 roll 7. --- Source Information ; National Park Service. U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. -- Original data: National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, online , acquired 2007. -- Description: This database contains the names of approximately 6.3 million soldiers who served in the American Civil War. In addition to their names, information that may be listed for each soldier includes regiment, company, and rank.
1864 --- MILITARY RECORD
Name: Chrismon Hill
Regiment Name: 16th Missouri Infantry
Side: Confederate
Company: I
Soldier's Rank In: Private
Soldier's Rank Out: Private
Height: Tall
Color Of Hair: Blonde.
1865 - PRISONER
The 16th Regular Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Confederate States Army, commanded by Col. Cunning surrendered at New Orleans, Louisiana on May 26, 1865. He was paroled as a prisoner and discharged on June 8, 1865 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
1865 --- MILITARY DISCHARGE
Date: June 8, 1865 -
Discharge Location: Shreveport, Louisiana (paroled as a prisoner)
Regiment: 16th Reg. Missouri Volunteer Infantry
Side: Confederate States Army
Commanded By: Col. Cunning
Surrendered Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Date: May 26, 1865.
1886 ---SOLD
Sellers: Elizabeth Johnston -- George S. Johnston and Amanda C. Johnston, his wife -- William B. Johnston and Mary A. Johnston, his wife -- Mary Jane Wilson and John Wilson, her husband -
Sold To : Chrisman Hill
Acres: 100
1st Location: SE1/4 SW1/4 and SW Fourth SE1/4
Section: 16
Township: 40
Range: 28
2nd Location: W1/2 NE Fourth of the SE1/4
Section: 17
Township: 40
Range: 28
Price: $1,000
Date: March 10, 1886
County: Henry :State: Missouri :Deed Record Book: 61
Page: 285
Signed: Elizabeth (her X mark) A. Johnston - George S. Johnston - Amanda (her X mark) C. Johnston - William B. Johnston -- Mary A. Johnston -- Mary (her X mark) J. Wilson -- John Wilson
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
:SPECIAL NOTE; William Johnston -- George S. Johnston and Mary (Johnston) Wilson are Elizabeth Catherine (Johnston) Hill's siblings.
1870 --- U. S. Federal Census, Bacon Township, Vernon County, Missouri -- Page: 504 --- Chrisman Hill 42 (listed in a work crew). --- Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Bacon, Vernon, Missouri; Roll: M593_824; Page: 503B; Image: 169227; Family History Library Film: 552323. --- Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by Family Search. --- Original data: 1870 U.S. census, population schedules. NARA microfilm publication M593, 1,761 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d. --- Minnesota census schedules for 1870. NARA microfilm publication T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.
1880 --- U. S. Federal Census, Deepwater Township, Henry County, Missouri -- Page: 260 - Microfilm Roll: 690 --- Chrisman Hill 51 (head) -- Elizabeth C. 43 (wife) -- George C. 18 (son) -- Mary E. 13 (daughter) -- Alice E. 11 (daughter) -- Marcus C. 9 (son) -- Katherine 6 (daughter) -- Martha B. 4 (daughter) --- Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Bacon, Vernon, Missouri; Roll: 739; Family History Film: 1254739; Page: 472D; Enumeration District: 213; Image: 0447. --- Source Information: Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site. --- Original data: Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. (NARA microfilm publication T9, 1,454 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.
1886 ---SOLD
Sellers: Chrisman Hill and Elizabeth C. Hill, his wife
Sold To: William E. Brinkerhoff and Lyman A.. Pearson
Acres: 40
Location: SW 1/4 of S 1/4
Section: 16
Township: 40
Range: 8
Date: May 19, 1886
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Deed: This deed, made and entered into by and between Chrisman Hill and Elizabeth C. Hill, his wife, of the County of Henry, State of Missouri, parties of the First Part, William E Brinkerhoff, of the City of Carthage, in Jasper County, State of Missouri, party of the Second Part, and Lyman A. Pearson, party of the Third Part. Witnesseth: that the said parties of the First Part, in consideration of the debt and trust hereinafter mentioned and created, and of the sum of one dollar to there paid by the party of the Second Part, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, do by these presents grant, bargain and sell, convey, confirm unto the said party of the Second Part. --- The said Chrisman Hill and Elizabeth, his wife, party of the First Part, for consideration herein mentioned do, hereby expressly waive and release, transfer and assign, to the party of the Second Part and his successors in this Trust, all right and benefit which they have in and to said granted premises or to which they may be entitled under and by virtue of any and all laws of the state of Missouri, pertaining to the exemption of homesteads from sale on execution, and their right to claim said premises as a homestead under said laws. --- In Trust, however, for the following purposes : whereas, Chrisman Hill, one of the parties of the First Part, has this day made, executed and delivered to the said party of the Third Part, his Promisey Bond and Coupons, of even date herein, by which be promises to pay to said Layman A. Pearson or order for value received, three Hundred Dollars (300) on the first of March 1891, with interest from date at the rate of eight per cent annually, said interest payable annually, on the first day of March in each and every year and represented by five coupons attached to and of even date with said bond numbered from One to five inclusive, for the sum of nineteen (19) Dollars and the other four being each for the sum of twenty-four (24) Dollars, which, if not paid promptly when due, to draw interest at the rate of two per cent per annum until paid, said bonds and coupons being payable at the first National Bank, Clinton, Missouri.
In witness whereof, the said parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above mentioned.
Signed: Chrisman Hill -- Elizabeth C. Hill -- William E. Brinkerhoiff, Trusty Deed Record Book: 62 - Page: 99
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
1886 ---SOLD
Sellers: Elizabeth Johnston -- George S. Johnston and Amanda C. Johnston, his wife -- William B. Johnston and Mary A. Johnston, his wife -- Mary Jane Wilson and John Wilson, her husband -
Sold To : Chrisman Hill
Acres: 100
1st Location: SE1/4 SW1/4 and SW Fourth SE1/4
Section: 16
Township: 40
Range: 28
2nd Location: W1/2 NE Fourth of the SE1/4
Section: 17
Township: 40
Range: 28
Price: $1,000
Date: March 10, 1886
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Deed Record Book: 61
Page: 285
Signed: Elizabeth (her X mark) A. Johnston - George S. Johnston - Amanda (her X mark) C. Johnston - William B. Johnston -- Mary A. Johnston -- Mary (her X mark) J. Wilson -- John Wilson :Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
SPECIAL NOTE; William Johnston -- George S. Johnston and Mary (Johnston) Wilson are Elizabeth Catherine (Johnston) Hill's siblings.
1886 ---PURCHASED
Buyers: Chrismon Hill and Elizabeth, his wife
Purchased From: George S. Johnston -- William Johnston -- Mary J. Wilson Indenture Made: 10th day of March 1886
Acres: none stated
Location: SE1/4 SE1/4 of Section: 16 -- NW1/4 NE1/4 and NE1/4 NW1/4 of Section: 21 -- E1/2 NE1/4 SE1/4 Section: 17 -- NW1/4 SW1/4 of Section: 20 -- All in Township: 40 -- Range: 28 -
:Price: #1000.00
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Signed: Elizabeth Hill -- Chrisman Hill
In Testimony where of, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, at my office in Clinton, Missouri, the day and year first above written. My term of office as a Notary Public expires February 16, 1889
Signed: Charles A. Calvin, Notary Public
Deed Record Book: 51
Page: 305
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: : HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
SPECIAL NOTE; William Johnston -- George S. Johnston and Mary (Johnston) Wilson are Elizabeth Catherine (Johnston) Hill's siblings.
1900 --- U. S Federal Census, Deepwater Township, Henry County, Missouri -- Dwelling Number: 258 - Page: 260 - Film Roll : 690 ----- Chrisman Hill 80 (head) --- Catherine Bowles 27 (daughter) -- Elsie E. 7 (granddaughter) -- Bessie L. 5 (granddaughter). --- Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Deepwater, Henry, Missouri; Roll: 858; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1240858. --- Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004. --- Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls.
1905 --- SOLD
Seller: Chrismon Hill, single
Sold To: Henry Reilony
Acres: 60
1st Location: All the SW!/4 of the NE1/4
2nd Location: W1/2 of the NE1/4 of the SE1/4
Section: All in Section: 17
Township: 40
Range: 28
Tax: Subject to tax of 1905
Price: $1000.00
County: Henry -
State: Missouri
Date: March 8, 1905
Signed: Chrismon Hill
The foregoing deed was filed for record in this office on the 27th day of March 1905, at 8 O'clock, 25 minutes A.M.
Signed: J. N. Blakener, Recorder
Deed Record Book: 168
Page: 326
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
THE LOG HOUSE STORY
The log house - known as "Dog Trot" - was moved to this location on November 17, 1993 from two and a half miles west of Montrose, Missouri. It was moved intact, by being placed on beams and wheels, then pulled by a truck.
In 1850, Chrisman Hill obtained the land on which it set from the U. S. Government. We dot know if he built the house. The two rooms (pens) were probably built at different times as they are not the same size and the notching at the end of the logs is different, also some other construct features. We think the west room is the earlier of the two.
Mary Johnson, on her 90th birthday, stated she came to the long-established farm as a bride in 1869. Her husband was William B. Johnston, a brother to Chrisman's wife, Elizabeth Johnston. Mary Johnston told of state coaches stopping under the wide-spread trees to feed and water the horses, while drivers and passengers fared bountifully at the well-filled table in the old dinning room. An advertisement in a Clinton newspaper in 1869 also stated the "South Missouri State Line" served Germantown and Hudson. The log house was situated between these two communities.
The "dog trot" area was later enclosed forming three rooms in a line. A room was added to the back as well as a small porch. A room was added to the front as a long porch which stretched to the end of the house. All of the five rooms had been covered with weather-boarding, and the inside of the rooms were paneled or papered. All evidence or logs was concealed and it was not until 1977 when a neighbor told the stage coach story, that the historical-architectural style was discovered. Other dog-trot style houses had been written about in Henry County, but none had been known to survive.
About 1990, Clark Welling of Montrose gave the house to the Henry County Historical Society. This move was possible only after much preparation was made -- stabilizing it, permits to move it on the highway, escorts from the Sheriff's Department, utility trucks and workmen and other volunteer vehicle and drivers with flashers, etc. the move was made between 12:00 midnight and 5:00 A. M. in compliance with the State moving permit.
Bert Chrisman and Patrick Camden have done a wonderful job restoring the old house. The stone masons were Larry Cornett and Frank Simpson. While the house originally had a fireplace in each end and these had been removed through the years. The ones now in place had been constructed since the move. The rocks in the west fireplace were once incorporated in the Squire Paul house west of Huntindale which was built in 1842. The arch rocks are the arch rock in the Paul's fireplace -- notice the scratch marks which could have been made from striking matches and sharpening knives.
MANY VOLUNTEERED HOURS HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO DO THID PROJECT -- Plans are for developing the back lots into a homestead restoration.
The lot were the house is situated were given by the Ned Cowan daughters and W. D. Scott. The floor and ceiling boards in the east room were original to the house. The ones in the west room are replacements. Other sources of the rock steps were the Bronaugh chapel area, the Bushman farm and the rock steps in the dog-troy were from the old Widman home southwest of Deepwater. Many of the original fireplace rocks were moved and used since they were found around the old house, being used as walks, flower-bed borders, etc.
Original location of the log house: Northeast ¼ of Northwest ¼ of Section: 21, - Township: 4 North - Range: 28 West in Henry County, Missouri. He is said to have purchased the land from the government.
According to the family history the dog-trot house tale goes this way: Chrismon married Elizabeth Johnston in 1852 and shortly after, her father, William Johnston move from Cooper County, Missouri to Henry County, Missouri about one mile west of Montrose. He purchased a large amount of land that was on both sides of County Road H. He built the first room of the dog-trot but then changed his mind and decided he want to live on the south side of County Road H. He then sold the property on the north side of County Road H to his son-in-law, Chrismon Hill and his daughter Elizabeth (Johnston) Hill. (there is a property deed).. On a Plat map for Henry County, it shows Chrismon as the land owner on the north and his father-in-law on the south. Chrismon built the second room on and raised his family there. This is way the above article stated that there appeared to be two different builders, because there were.
SPECIAL NOTE: Most people spells my second great father's name as "Chrisman" and it may be so but on his tombstone, it is spelled "Chrismon". --- Richard Parker.
WORK BEING DONE ON DONATED LOG HOUSE
Dogtrot Cabin Will Be Moved Near Museum
In 1853 and 1856 Chrisman Hill obtained land situated on a high ridge west of present day town of Montrose. A log house still crowns the ridge on the land Hill brought in 1856. It is not known if Hill built the house, but, since the 1860 reveals he was born in Missouri in 1830, he could have been familiar with the southern style architecture which recently been revealed.
A "dogtrot" or open central passageway divided the two rooms, but as was common, the passageway was later enclosed as a center room.
An exterior fireplace, typical of the Tidewater South, was built on each end of the house. The walls of square hewn logs were joined by carefully hewn corner notching.
Local Tradition says this was a stop on a Stage Coach Line, and an 1869 advertisement in a Clinton newspaper states the "Southern Missouri Stage Line" served Germantown and Hudson. The house is situated between the two communities. Another article of interest from an 1871 Butler newspaper told of "the stage coach from Montrose gets in high water east of Butler, overturns in a creek and nearly drowns the passengers."
The log house has been given to the Henry county Historical Society by Clark Welling of Montrose, and plans are being formulated for its removal to the former Cowan Lumber Yard property across the street from the Society's museum and the Adair Annex.
On frame room, a later addition, has be removed as well as the porch. Another frame room remains to be removed as well as siding and the interior plaster. The fireplaces have long been removed, and although some of the lintel or hearth stones are available, many more hewn stones are needed..
At the present time no known descendants of Chrisman and Elizabeth Hill have come forth, but it would be fulfilling experience to learn of their whereabouts. One local family does give color to the house although few of the immediate members survive. Ora Bell Johnston, daughter of William Barney and Mary Ann Wilson Johnston , was born in house in the 1878, as surely were some of her many brothers and sisters. She lived to be 98 years of age.
While the dogtrot house was not uncommon in the early days of Henry County, this is apparently the only known survivor and since so many of our architectural gems have disappeared, it seems imperative that his one be restored and preserved.
This project was approved for a Neighborhood Assistance program grant in the amount of $48,000. N. A.P., tax credits are available and contributions are needed to defray the cost of the restoration project. These credits allow donors to recover the amount of their donations in tax credits when they file their tax returns.
Source Information: CLINTON DAILY DEMORCRAT, September 9, 1993. Researched by Richard Allen Parke
1850 ---District 58, Moniteau County, Missouri -- - Dwelling Number: 326 - Line: 32 - Page: 25B -- Microfilm Roll: 407 ----- Susan Hill 48 (head) -- Chrismon 20 (step-son) -- James 13 (son) -- Sanford 12 (son) -- Granville 8 (son) -- Serida 6 (daughter). --- Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. --- Original data: Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432, 1009 rolls); Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
1852 --- MISSOURI MARRIAGE RECORD
Groom: Chrisom Hill
Bride: Elizabeth Johnson
Marriage Book: C
Page: 52
County: Cooper
State: Missouri
Marriage Date: April the 6th, 1852
Minster: join together in the Bonds of Matimony, Chrismon Hill and Elizabeth Johnson
Signed: Michael Brown, Ordain Minister of the Gospel
Recorded: 27th May 1852
Signed: Bennett C. Clark, Clerk
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: : COOPER COUNTY COURT HOUSE MARRIAGE RECORDS, Booneville, Cooper County, Missouri.
1858 ---PURCHASED
Buyer: Chrisman Hill
Purchased From: Madison Jackson and Eunice, his wife
Acres: 40
Location: S1/2 of Lot No. One of Fractural W1/4
Section: 18
Township: 40
Range: 28
Price: $31.50
Date: July 3, 1858
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Signed: Madison Jackson -- Eunice Jackson
The foregoing is a record of a deed from Madison Jackson to Chrisman which was filed for record in my office on February 4, 1859 -
Signed: William Hampsen, J.P.
Deed Record Book: K
Page: 85
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
1859 --- SOLD
Seller: Chrisman Hill and Catherine, his wife
Sold To: Kasper Waltermier
Acres: 160
Location: E1/2 and SW1/4 of NE1/4 ---Section: 21, also SE1/4 of Lot No. One, NW1/4 of Section: 18, all in the Township No. 40 of Range: 18
Price: #1180.00
Date: February 3, 1959
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Signed: Chrisman Hill -- Elizabeth Hill
The foregoing is a record of deed from C. HIll to Kasper Waltermier which was recorded on the the 4th day of February 1859
Recorder: Daniel Stewart, J. P.
:Deed Record Book: K
Page: 87
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Virginia.
1860 --- U. S. Federal Census, Deepwater Township, Henry County, Missouri -- Dwelling Number: 818 - Page: 119 - Microfilm Roll: 622 --- Chrisman Hill 30 (head) -- Elizabeth 24 (wife) - James F. 7 (son) -- Susan E. 6 (daughter) -- Sarah J. 3 (daughter) -- William B. 8/12 (son) -- Sanford 21 (brother). --- Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by Family Search. --- Original data: 1860 U.S. census, population schedule. NARA microfilm publication M653, 1,438 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.
1860 --- SOLD
Sellers: Chrisman Hill and Wife
Sold To: John Farrick
Acres: 40
Location: SW of the SW
Section: 16
Township: 40
Range 28
Price: #325.00
Date: May 12, 1860
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Signed: Chrisman Hill -- Elizabeth C. Hill -
The foregoing is the record of a deed from Chrisman Hill and wife to John Farrick which was filed for record in my office, July 9, 1860
Recorder: Signed: Daniel Stewart, County Justice
Deed Record Book: L
Page: 555
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
1861-1865 --- CONFEDERATE MISSOURI TROOPS
Regiment: 16th, Missouri Infantry
Created: 16th Infantry Regiment was formed by consolidating Caldwell's 7th and Jackson's 7th Missouri Infantry Regiment early in 1864. The unit was assigned to Parson's and S.P. Burns' Brigade, Trans-Mississippi Department, and was active in Louisiana and Arkansas. It sustained 14 casualties at Pleasant Hill and 25 at Jenkins' Ferry. In May, 1865, the regiment disbanded. Its field officers were Colonel Levin M. Lewis, Lieutenant Colonel Pleasant W.H. Cumming, and Major Jesse P. Herrel.
PLEASANT HILL - Location: DeSoto Parish and Saline Parish -Campaign: Red River Campaign 1864 - Dates: April 9, 1864 - Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks (US) and Richard Taylor (CS) - Estimated Casualties: 3,100 Total - U. S. 1,100 and CS 2,000 - Results: Union Victory.
JENKIN'S FERRY - Location: Grant County (Ark.) - Campaign: Camden Expedition 1864 - Principal Commanders: May. Gen Fred Steele (US) and Gen E. Kirby Smith (CS) - Estimated Casualties: 965 - US 521 and CS 443 - Results: Union victory in retreat - Description: Maj. Gen Steele's forces retreated from Camden after being mauled at Marks' Mills and Poison Springs. On the afternoon of April 29, the Union forces reached Jenkin's Ferry and began crossing the Saline River, which was swollen by heavy rain. Rebel forces arrived on the 30th and attacked repeatedly. The Union repulsed the attacks and finally crossed with all their men and supply wagons, many of which they were compelled to abandon in the swamp north of Saline. The Confederate bungled a good chance to destroy Steele's Army, which after crossing the river, regrouped at Little Rock. ----- CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS AND SAILORS SYSTEM, National Park Service, Washington, D.C., researched by Richard Parker.
1862 --- U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865: U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 ----- Name: Chrisman Hill --Side: Confederate -- Regiment State/Origin: Missouri -- Regiment: 16th Regiment, Missouri Infantry -- Company: I -- Rank In: Privat -- Rank Out: Private -- Film Number: M380 roll 7. --- Source Information ; National Park Service. U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. -- Original data: National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, online , acquired 2007. -- Description: This database contains the names of approximately 6.3 million soldiers who served in the American Civil War. In addition to their names, information that may be listed for each soldier includes regiment, company, and rank.
1864 --- MILITARY RECORD
Name: Chrismon Hill
Regiment Name: 16th Missouri Infantry
Side: Confederate
Company: I
Soldier's Rank In: Private
Soldier's Rank Out: Private
Height: Tall
Color Of Hair: Blonde.
1865 - PRISONER
The 16th Regular Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Confederate States Army, commanded by Col. Cunning surrendered at New Orleans, Louisiana on May 26, 1865. He was paroled as a prisoner and discharged on June 8, 1865 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
1865 --- MILITARY DISCHARGE
Date: June 8, 1865 -
Discharge Location: Shreveport, Louisiana (paroled as a prisoner)
Regiment: 16th Reg. Missouri Volunteer Infantry
Side: Confederate States Army
Commanded By: Col. Cunning
Surrendered Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Date: May 26, 1865.
1886 ---SOLD
Sellers: Elizabeth Johnston -- George S. Johnston and Amanda C. Johnston, his wife -- William B. Johnston and Mary A. Johnston, his wife -- Mary Jane Wilson and John Wilson, her husband -
Sold To : Chrisman Hill
Acres: 100
1st Location: SE1/4 SW1/4 and SW Fourth SE1/4
Section: 16
Township: 40
Range: 28
2nd Location: W1/2 NE Fourth of the SE1/4
Section: 17
Township: 40
Range: 28
Price: $1,000
Date: March 10, 1886
County: Henry :State: Missouri :Deed Record Book: 61
Page: 285
Signed: Elizabeth (her X mark) A. Johnston - George S. Johnston - Amanda (her X mark) C. Johnston - William B. Johnston -- Mary A. Johnston -- Mary (her X mark) J. Wilson -- John Wilson
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
:SPECIAL NOTE; William Johnston -- George S. Johnston and Mary (Johnston) Wilson are Elizabeth Catherine (Johnston) Hill's siblings.
1870 --- U. S. Federal Census, Bacon Township, Vernon County, Missouri -- Page: 504 --- Chrisman Hill 42 (listed in a work crew). --- Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Bacon, Vernon, Missouri; Roll: M593_824; Page: 503B; Image: 169227; Family History Library Film: 552323. --- Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by Family Search. --- Original data: 1870 U.S. census, population schedules. NARA microfilm publication M593, 1,761 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d. --- Minnesota census schedules for 1870. NARA microfilm publication T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.
1880 --- U. S. Federal Census, Deepwater Township, Henry County, Missouri -- Page: 260 - Microfilm Roll: 690 --- Chrisman Hill 51 (head) -- Elizabeth C. 43 (wife) -- George C. 18 (son) -- Mary E. 13 (daughter) -- Alice E. 11 (daughter) -- Marcus C. 9 (son) -- Katherine 6 (daughter) -- Martha B. 4 (daughter) --- Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Bacon, Vernon, Missouri; Roll: 739; Family History Film: 1254739; Page: 472D; Enumeration District: 213; Image: 0447. --- Source Information: Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site. --- Original data: Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. (NARA microfilm publication T9, 1,454 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.
1886 ---SOLD
Sellers: Chrisman Hill and Elizabeth C. Hill, his wife
Sold To: William E. Brinkerhoff and Lyman A.. Pearson
Acres: 40
Location: SW 1/4 of S 1/4
Section: 16
Township: 40
Range: 8
Date: May 19, 1886
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Deed: This deed, made and entered into by and between Chrisman Hill and Elizabeth C. Hill, his wife, of the County of Henry, State of Missouri, parties of the First Part, William E Brinkerhoff, of the City of Carthage, in Jasper County, State of Missouri, party of the Second Part, and Lyman A. Pearson, party of the Third Part. Witnesseth: that the said parties of the First Part, in consideration of the debt and trust hereinafter mentioned and created, and of the sum of one dollar to there paid by the party of the Second Part, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, do by these presents grant, bargain and sell, convey, confirm unto the said party of the Second Part. --- The said Chrisman Hill and Elizabeth, his wife, party of the First Part, for consideration herein mentioned do, hereby expressly waive and release, transfer and assign, to the party of the Second Part and his successors in this Trust, all right and benefit which they have in and to said granted premises or to which they may be entitled under and by virtue of any and all laws of the state of Missouri, pertaining to the exemption of homesteads from sale on execution, and their right to claim said premises as a homestead under said laws. --- In Trust, however, for the following purposes : whereas, Chrisman Hill, one of the parties of the First Part, has this day made, executed and delivered to the said party of the Third Part, his Promisey Bond and Coupons, of even date herein, by which be promises to pay to said Layman A. Pearson or order for value received, three Hundred Dollars (300) on the first of March 1891, with interest from date at the rate of eight per cent annually, said interest payable annually, on the first day of March in each and every year and represented by five coupons attached to and of even date with said bond numbered from One to five inclusive, for the sum of nineteen (19) Dollars and the other four being each for the sum of twenty-four (24) Dollars, which, if not paid promptly when due, to draw interest at the rate of two per cent per annum until paid, said bonds and coupons being payable at the first National Bank, Clinton, Missouri.
In witness whereof, the said parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above mentioned.
Signed: Chrisman Hill -- Elizabeth C. Hill -- William E. Brinkerhoiff, Trusty Deed Record Book: 62 - Page: 99
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
1886 ---SOLD
Sellers: Elizabeth Johnston -- George S. Johnston and Amanda C. Johnston, his wife -- William B. Johnston and Mary A. Johnston, his wife -- Mary Jane Wilson and John Wilson, her husband -
Sold To : Chrisman Hill
Acres: 100
1st Location: SE1/4 SW1/4 and SW Fourth SE1/4
Section: 16
Township: 40
Range: 28
2nd Location: W1/2 NE Fourth of the SE1/4
Section: 17
Township: 40
Range: 28
Price: $1,000
Date: March 10, 1886
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Deed Record Book: 61
Page: 285
Signed: Elizabeth (her X mark) A. Johnston - George S. Johnston - Amanda (her X mark) C. Johnston - William B. Johnston -- Mary A. Johnston -- Mary (her X mark) J. Wilson -- John Wilson :Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
SPECIAL NOTE; William Johnston -- George S. Johnston and Mary (Johnston) Wilson are Elizabeth Catherine (Johnston) Hill's siblings.
1886 ---PURCHASED
Buyers: Chrismon Hill and Elizabeth, his wife
Purchased From: George S. Johnston -- William Johnston -- Mary J. Wilson Indenture Made: 10th day of March 1886
Acres: none stated
Location: SE1/4 SE1/4 of Section: 16 -- NW1/4 NE1/4 and NE1/4 NW1/4 of Section: 21 -- E1/2 NE1/4 SE1/4 Section: 17 -- NW1/4 SW1/4 of Section: 20 -- All in Township: 40 -- Range: 28 -
:Price: #1000.00
County: Henry
State: Missouri
Signed: Elizabeth Hill -- Chrisman Hill
In Testimony where of, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, at my office in Clinton, Missouri, the day and year first above written. My term of office as a Notary Public expires February 16, 1889
Signed: Charles A. Calvin, Notary Public
Deed Record Book: 51
Page: 305
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: : HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
SPECIAL NOTE; William Johnston -- George S. Johnston and Mary (Johnston) Wilson are Elizabeth Catherine (Johnston) Hill's siblings.
1900 --- U. S Federal Census, Deepwater Township, Henry County, Missouri -- Dwelling Number: 258 - Page: 260 - Film Roll : 690 ----- Chrisman Hill 80 (head) --- Catherine Bowles 27 (daughter) -- Elsie E. 7 (granddaughter) -- Bessie L. 5 (granddaughter). --- Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Deepwater, Henry, Missouri; Roll: 858; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1240858. --- Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004. --- Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls.
1905 --- SOLD
Seller: Chrismon Hill, single
Sold To: Henry Reilony
Acres: 60
1st Location: All the SW!/4 of the NE1/4
2nd Location: W1/2 of the NE1/4 of the SE1/4
Section: All in Section: 17
Township: 40
Range: 28
Tax: Subject to tax of 1905
Price: $1000.00
County: Henry -
State: Missouri
Date: March 8, 1905
Signed: Chrismon Hill
The foregoing deed was filed for record in this office on the 27th day of March 1905, at 8 O'clock, 25 minutes A.M.
Signed: J. N. Blakener, Recorder
Deed Record Book: 168
Page: 326
Researcher: Richard Parker
Source Information: HENRY COUNTY COURT HOUSE RECORDS, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri.
THE LOG HOUSE STORY
The log house - known as "Dog Trot" - was moved to this location on November 17, 1993 from two and a half miles west of Montrose, Missouri. It was moved intact, by being placed on beams and wheels, then pulled by a truck.
In 1850, Chrisman Hill obtained the land on which it set from the U. S. Government. We dot know if he built the house. The two rooms (pens) were probably built at different times as they are not the same size and the notching at the end of the logs is different, also some other construct features. We think the west room is the earlier of the two.
Mary Johnson, on her 90th birthday, stated she came to the long-established farm as a bride in 1869. Her husband was William B. Johnston, a brother to Chrisman's wife, Elizabeth Johnston. Mary Johnston told of state coaches stopping under the wide-spread trees to feed and water the horses, while drivers and passengers fared bountifully at the well-filled table in the old dinning room. An advertisement in a Clinton newspaper in 1869 also stated the "South Missouri State Line" served Germantown and Hudson. The log house was situated between these two communities.
The "dog trot" area was later enclosed forming three rooms in a line. A room was added to the back as well as a small porch. A room was added to the front as a long porch which stretched to the end of the house. All of the five rooms had been covered with weather-boarding, and the inside of the rooms were paneled or papered. All evidence or logs was concealed and it was not until 1977 when a neighbor told the stage coach story, that the historical-architectural style was discovered. Other dog-trot style houses had been written about in Henry County, but none had been known to survive.
About 1990, Clark Welling of Montrose gave the house to the Henry County Historical Society. This move was possible only after much preparation was made -- stabilizing it, permits to move it on the highway, escorts from the Sheriff's Department, utility trucks and workmen and other volunteer vehicle and drivers with flashers, etc. the move was made between 12:00 midnight and 5:00 A. M. in compliance with the State moving permit.
Bert Chrisman and Patrick Camden have done a wonderful job restoring the old house. The stone masons were Larry Cornett and Frank Simpson. While the house originally had a fireplace in each end and these had been removed through the years. The ones now in place had been constructed since the move. The rocks in the west fireplace were once incorporated in the Squire Paul house west of Huntindale which was built in 1842. The arch rocks are the arch rock in the Paul's fireplace -- notice the scratch marks which could have been made from striking matches and sharpening knives.
MANY VOLUNTEERED HOURS HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO DO THID PROJECT -- Plans are for developing the back lots into a homestead restoration.
The lot were the house is situated were given by the Ned Cowan daughters and W. D. Scott. The floor and ceiling boards in the east room were original to the house. The ones in the west room are replacements. Other sources of the rock steps were the Bronaugh chapel area, the Bushman farm and the rock steps in the dog-troy were from the old Widman home southwest of Deepwater. Many of the original fireplace rocks were moved and used since they were found around the old house, being used as walks, flower-bed borders, etc.
Original location of the log house: Northeast ¼ of Northwest ¼ of Section: 21, - Township: 4 North - Range: 28 West in Henry County, Missouri. He is said to have purchased the land from the government.
According to the family history the dog-trot house tale goes this way: Chrismon married Elizabeth Johnston in 1852 and shortly after, her father, William Johnston move from Cooper County, Missouri to Henry County, Missouri about one mile west of Montrose. He purchased a large amount of land that was on both sides of County Road H. He built the first room of the dog-trot but then changed his mind and decided he want to live on the south side of County Road H. He then sold the property on the north side of County Road H to his son-in-law, Chrismon Hill and his daughter Elizabeth (Johnston) Hill. (there is a property deed).. On a Plat map for Henry County, it shows Chrismon as the land owner on the north and his father-in-law on the south. Chrismon built the second room on and raised his family there. This is way the above article stated that there appeared to be two different builders, because there were.
SPECIAL NOTE: Most people spells my second great father's name as "Chrisman" and it may be so but on his tombstone, it is spelled "Chrismon". --- Richard Parker.
WORK BEING DONE ON DONATED LOG HOUSE
Dogtrot Cabin Will Be Moved Near Museum
In 1853 and 1856 Chrisman Hill obtained land situated on a high ridge west of present day town of Montrose. A log house still crowns the ridge on the land Hill brought in 1856. It is not known if Hill built the house, but, since the 1860 reveals he was born in Missouri in 1830, he could have been familiar with the southern style architecture which recently been revealed.
A "dogtrot" or open central passageway divided the two rooms, but as was common, the passageway was later enclosed as a center room.
An exterior fireplace, typical of the Tidewater South, was built on each end of the house. The walls of square hewn logs were joined by carefully hewn corner notching.
Local Tradition says this was a stop on a Stage Coach Line, and an 1869 advertisement in a Clinton newspaper states the "Southern Missouri Stage Line" served Germantown and Hudson. The house is situated between the two communities. Another article of interest from an 1871 Butler newspaper told of "the stage coach from Montrose gets in high water east of Butler, overturns in a creek and nearly drowns the passengers."
The log house has been given to the Henry county Historical Society by Clark Welling of Montrose, and plans are being formulated for its removal to the former Cowan Lumber Yard property across the street from the Society's museum and the Adair Annex.
On frame room, a later addition, has be removed as well as the porch. Another frame room remains to be removed as well as siding and the interior plaster. The fireplaces have long been removed, and although some of the lintel or hearth stones are available, many more hewn stones are needed..
At the present time no known descendants of Chrisman and Elizabeth Hill have come forth, but it would be fulfilling experience to learn of their whereabouts. One local family does give color to the house although few of the immediate members survive. Ora Bell Johnston, daughter of William Barney and Mary Ann Wilson Johnston , was born in house in the 1878, as surely were some of her many brothers and sisters. She lived to be 98 years of age.
While the dogtrot house was not uncommon in the early days of Henry County, this is apparently the only known survivor and since so many of our architectural gems have disappeared, it seems imperative that his one be restored and preserved.
This project was approved for a Neighborhood Assistance program grant in the amount of $48,000. N. A.P., tax credits are available and contributions are needed to defray the cost of the restoration project. These credits allow donors to recover the amount of their donations in tax credits when they file their tax returns.
Source Information: CLINTON DAILY DEMORCRAT, September 9, 1993. Researched by Richard Allen Parke
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Family Members
Siblings
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Syntha Hill Thurman
1818–1885
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Transquilla Hill Evans
1824–1909
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Mary J. Hill Houk
1825–1894
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Calvin Hill
1826–1907
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Amanda Cooper Hill Johnston
1828–1908
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Martha Rhine "Pasty" Hill Robertson
1832–1875
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James Franklin Hill
1837–1863
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Granville Jefferson Hill
1842–1926
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Serdila "Sookey" Hill Birdsong
1844–1869
Children
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James Franklin Hill
1854–1915
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Susan Elizabeth Hill Haskins
1855–1931
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Sarah Jane Hill Norris
1856–1935
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William B. Hill
1859–1861
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George C. Hill
1861 – unknown
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Margaret L. Hill
1868–1871
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Alice E. Hill Schell
1869–1954
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Marcus Chrismon "Mark" Hill
1871–1973
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Katherine Percilla "Kate" Hill Anderson
1873–1955
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Mattie Roberta Hill Bowles
1876–1920
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Martha B. Hill
1876 – unknown
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