Clinton MO - Henry C. Churchill, Oldest Mason In Missouri, Died Here Saturday - Pioneer Citizen and Business Man Had Lived In Windsor for Over Sixty-five Years - With the death of Henry C. Churchill, which occurred Saturday, July 11 1936, Windsor has lost the last of its old line pioneer citizens and business men. Mr. Churchill came to Windsor February 1, 1871, as a young man twenty-five years of age, when Windsor was only a small trading center, and opened a hardware store, and from that day until his recent failure in health, he has identified himself with every progressive movement for the betterment of the city. He disposed of his hardware business in 1876 to W. J. Colbow, and purchased a drug store which he operated until 1886, and then disposed of it to join his brother-in-law, the late R. N. Owsley, in the operation of a flour mill, located at the present site of the Windsor Ice Plant. This was destroyed by the explosion of the boilers in 1891, and he then assisted in the organization of a company to build a new mill near the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad, which was afterwards acquired by Ed Willoughby, and later destroyed by fire. Space will not permit to detail all of the activities of Mr. Churchill's life, but it can be said that he was actively connected with every progressive community and business activity for the past sixty-five years. He was Mayor of Windsor for one term, was City Clerk one term, served on the School Board fourteen years, was a charter member of the Windsor Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, and had been an active member of the Masonic Lodge for sixty-eight years. Mr. Churchill had the distinction and honor of being the oldest Mason in the state of Missouri. He was a charter member and active in the organization of the Retail Druggist Association for the State of Missouri, and was the first vice-president of the State organization; was active in the organization of the first bank in Windsor in 1877, and was also Secretary of the first Building and Loan Association organized in Windsor. In his home he was a typical Southern host, and his greatest pleasure in life was to entertain and enjoy the fellowship and companionship of his friends. Henry C. Churchill, the son of A. L. and Rebecca C. Churchill, was born in Union County, Kentucky, August 31, 1845, and came to Johnson County, Missouri, with his parents and two sisters in 1866, where he lived until he moved to Windsor in 1871. He was married November 20 1866, to Miss Virginia Owsley, in Johnson County, Missouri, and to this union were born, Armstead L. (now deceased), Eliza (now Mrs. R. H. Garrett) and Florence (now Mrs. J. Parks Ball). Mrs. Virginia Churchill died June 24, 1879, and in October, 1881 Mr. Churchill was married to Miss Missouri Campbell, and to this union were born two children, Samuel Barber and Mary J., who survive him. Mrs. Missouri Churchill died November 29, 1889. He later married Mrs. Sarah E. Barber, who preceded him in death on November 20, 1912. Since her death he and his daughter, Mary J., have made their home on Tebo street in Windsor, where he departed this life on Saturday evening at ten o'clock. In August, 1866, at a revival service conducted by Rev. B. F. Lawler and Rev. Frank Goodwin at old Hickory Point church in Johnson County, he was converted and joined the Hickory Point Baptist Church and has lived a faithful, consistent and active Christian life from that time to the time of his death. In addition to his children, all of whom were with him at the time of his death, he leaves one sister, Mrs. Fannie Calmes, of Windsor, two grandchildren, Mrs. Helen Slack of Sikeston, Mo., and Homer Churchill of Newark, New Jersey and one great grandchild, Churchill Slack of Sikeston, Mo. In his passing it can be truly said that Windsor and community has lost its outstanding pioneer citizen, who has given unselfishly of his time, energy and money to make his town and community a better place in which to live, and he will be remembered by the present generation was one of our most dependable and outstanding citizens. The funeral service was held from the home on Monday morning. The beautiful and impressive Masonic burial service was held at the grave side and he was laid to rest in the family lot in Laurel Oak Cemetery.
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Henry C. Churchhill, retired druggist, Windsor, Missouri, was born in Union County, Kentucky, August 31, 1845, and has spent fifty-two years of his life in Missouri, being one of the pioneer residents of this section of the State. He is the son of Armstead and Rebecca (Catlett) Churchhill, both of whom were natives of Kentucky. Armstead Churchhill was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, October 27, 1810, and died at Knob Noster, Missouri, April 12, 1873. He followed agricultural pursuits during his active life and settled in Missouri in April, 1866. His wife, Rebecca Catlett, was born in Morganville, Kentucky, October 14, 1815, and died April 16, 1876. Armstead and Rebecca Churchhill were parents of ten children, four of whom grew to maturity. Henry C. Churchhill was reared to young manhood in his native State of Kentucky and was educated at St. Mary's College, Louisville, Kentucky. He served in the army for one year during the Civil War. Mr. Churchhill attended Barnes Commercial College at Louisville, Kentucky, and also conducted a store in that city for a few years. When his parents came to Missouri he accompanied them and followed farming in Johnson County for three years. In the spring of 1871 he located in Windsor, Henry County, and conducted a hardware store for two years. Having previously studied pharmacy under his uncle, Henry Catlett, and being somewhat familiar with the drug business, he purchased a drug store in Windsor and conducted it for a number of years. He then purchased a flouring mill in partnership with R. N. Ousley and was engaged in the milling business successfully until his retirement in 1903. Mr. Churchhill has made a success of his life and has become well-to-do in the course of his long business experience in Henry County. He is owner of farm lands in Henry and Johnson Counties and is now living in comfortable retirement at his pleasant home in Windsor. Mr. Churchhill was married on November 20, 1866, to Miss Virginia Ousley, who was born in Johnson County, Missouri. Three children have been born to this union: Armstead L., of Vinita, Oklahoma; Mrs. Eliza Evans, Eldorado, Kansas; Florence S., wife of P. Ball, Mangum, Oklahoma. The mother of these children is deceased. Mr. Churchhill's second marriage was to Miss Missouri Campbell, who was born in Circleville, Ohio. Two children blessed this marriage: Samuel B., Vinita, Oklahoma; and Mary J., at home with her parents. The Democratic party has always had the support of Mr. Churchhill and he has generally taken an interest in political and civic matters. He served one term as mayor of the city of Windsor and has always endeavored to do a good citizen's part toward the building up and material progress of his home city. He is affiliated with the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and he and Mrs. Churchhill are members of the Congregational Church.
(Source - 1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 836)
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Henry C. Churchill, druggist, and dealer in druggists sundries. was born in Union County, Kentucky, in 1845, and was the son of Colonel A. L. Churchill, of Louisville, Kentucky. His grandfather was one of the original owners of Louisville. His mother was formerly Rebecca Catlett, daughter of George Catlett, of Virginia. Col. Churchill came to Missouri in 1866, and settled in Johnson County, on a farm. The subject of this sketch received an excellent education at the St. Mary's College. in Kentucky, and learned the drug business in his native state, with his Uncle Catlett. He then farmed for three years in Johnson County, and subsequently took charge of a stock of goods for his father. In 1871 he came to Windsor and entered into the hardware business for three years. In 1875 he bought a drug store of W. B. Pomeroy, which was the first one started in town, and has since done a good business. In his political preferences he is a Democrat, and religiously a Baptist. he is an active member of the Masonic fraternity, He is a director of the bank, and one of the charter members of the State Pharmaceutical Society, and a delegate to the legislature to get an act passed for the benefit of the druggists. He married Miss Virginia Owsley, in November, 1866. She died June 24, 1879, leaving three children: Amsted Ludwell, Eliza and Florence. Her father, John N. Owsley, was born in Boone County, Missouri, his father having come from Kentucky. Her mother, whose maiden name was Susan Enlow, was born in Christian County, Kentucky. For his second wife he married Miss Missouri Campbell, daughter of A. S. Campbell, of Circleville, Ohio, on October 19, 1881. Mr. Churchill is one of the leading business men in the city, and has advanced ideas in regard to improvements and enterprises tending to build up Windsor.
(Source - 1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 564)
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Henry C. Churchhill, retired druggist, Windsor, Missouri, was born in Union County, Kentucky, August 31, 1845, and has spent fifty-two years of his life in Missouri, being one of the pioneer residents of this section of the State. He is the son of Armstead and Rebecca (Catlett) Churchhill, both of whom were natives of Kentucky. Armstead Churchhill was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, October 27, 1810, and died at Knob Noster, Missouri, April 12, 1873. He followed agricultural pursuits during his active life and settled in Missouri in April, 1866. His wife, Rebecca Catlett, was born in Morganville, Kentucky, October 14, 1815, and died April 16, 1876. Armstead and Rebecca Churchhill were parents of ten children, four of whom grew to maturity. Henry C. Churchhill was reared to young manhood in his native State of Kentucky and was educated at St. Mary's College, Louisville, Kentucky. He served in the army for one year during the Civil War. Mr. Churchhill attended Barnes Commercial College at Louisville, Kentucky, and also conducted a store in that city for a few years. When his parents came to Missouri he accompanied them and followed farming in Johnson County for three years. In the spring of 1871 he located in Windsor, Henry County, and conducted a hardware store for two years. Having previously studied pharmacy under his uncle, Henry Catlett, and being somewhat familiar with the drug business, he purchased a drug store in Windsor and conducted it for a number of years. He then purchased a flouring mill in partnership with R. N. Ousley and was engaged in the milling business successfully until his retirement in 1903. Mr. Churchhill has made a success of his life and has become well-to-do in the course of his long business experience in Henry County. He is owner of farm lands in Henry and Johnson Counties and is now living in comfortable retirement at his pleasant home in Windsor. Mr. Churchhill was married on November 20, 1866, to Miss Virginia Ousley, who was born in Johnson County, Missouri. Three children have been born to this union: Armstead L., of Vinita, Oklahoma; Mrs. Eliza Evans, Eldorado, Kansas; Florence S., wife of P. Ball, Mangum, Oklahoma. The mother of these children is deceased. Mr. Churchhill's second marriage was to Miss Missouri Campbell, who was born in Circleville, Ohio. Two children blessed this marriage: Samuel B., Vinita, Oklahoma; and Mary J., at home with her parents. The Democratic party has always had the support of Mr. Churchhill and he has generally taken an interest in political and civic matters. He served one term as mayor of the city of Windsor and has always endeavored to do a good citizen's part toward the building up and material progress of his home city. He is affiliated with the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and he and Mrs. Churchhill are members of the Congregational Church.
(Source - 1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 836)
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Henry C. Churchill, druggist, and dealer in druggists sundries. was born in Union County, Kentucky, in 1845, and was the son of Colonel A. L. Churchill, of Louisville, Kentucky. His grandfather was one of the original owners of Louisville. His mother was formerly Rebecca Catlett, daughter of George Catlett, of Virginia. Col. Churchill came to Missouri in 1866, and settled in Johnson County, on a farm. The subject of this sketch received an excellent education at the St. Mary's College. in Kentucky, and learned the drug business in his native state, with his Uncle Catlett. He then farmed for three years in Johnson County, and subsequently took charge of a stock of goods for his father. In 1871 he came to Windsor and entered into the hardware business for three years. In 1875 he bought a drug store of W. B. Pomeroy, which was the first one started in town, and has since done a good business. In his political preferences he is a Democrat, and religiously a Baptist. he is an active member of the Masonic fraternity, He is a director of the bank, and one of the charter members of the State Pharmaceutical Society, and a delegate to the legislature to get an act passed for the benefit of the druggists. He married Miss Virginia Owsley, in November, 1866. She died June 24, 1879, leaving three children: Amsted Ludwell, Eliza and Florence. Her father, John N. Owsley, was born in Boone County, Missouri, his father having come from Kentucky. Her mother, whose maiden name was Susan Enlow, was born in Christian County, Kentucky. For his second wife he married Miss Missouri Campbell, daughter of A. S. Campbell, of Circleville, Ohio, on October 19, 1881. Mr. Churchill is one of the leading business men in the city, and has advanced ideas in regard to improvements and enterprises tending to build up Windsor.
(Source - 1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 564)
Clinton MO - Henry C. Churchill, Oldest Mason In Missouri, Died Here Saturday - Pioneer Citizen and Business Man Had Lived In Windsor for Over Sixty-five Years - With the death of Henry C. Churchill, which occurred Saturday, July 11 1936, Windsor has lost the last of its old line pioneer citizens and business men. Mr. Churchill came to Windsor February 1, 1871, as a young man twenty-five years of age, when Windsor was only a small trading center, and opened a hardware store, and from that day until his recent failure in health, he has identified himself with every progressive movement for the betterment of the city. He disposed of his hardware business in 1876 to W. J. Colbow, and purchased a drug store which he operated until 1886, and then disposed of it to join his brother-in-law, the late R. N. Owsley, in the operation of a flour mill, located at the present site of the Windsor Ice Plant. This was destroyed by the explosion of the boilers in 1891, and he then assisted in the organization of a company to build a new mill near the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad, which was afterwards acquired by Ed Willoughby, and later destroyed by fire. Space will not permit to detail all of the activities of Mr. Churchill's life, but it can be said that he was actively connected with every progressive community and business activity for the past sixty-five years. He was Mayor of Windsor for one term, was City Clerk one term, served on the School Board fourteen years, was a charter member of the Windsor Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, and had been an active member of the Masonic Lodge for sixty-eight years. Mr. Churchill had the distinction and honor of being the oldest Mason in the state of Missouri. He was a charter member and active in the organization of the Retail Druggist Association for the State of Missouri, and was the first vice-president of the State organization; was active in the organization of the first bank in Windsor in 1877, and was also Secretary of the first Building and Loan Association organized in Windsor. In his home he was a typical Southern host, and his greatest pleasure in life was to entertain and enjoy the fellowship and companionship of his friends. Henry C. Churchill, the son of A. L. and Rebecca C. Churchill, was born in Union County, Kentucky, August 31, 1845, and came to Johnson County, Missouri, with his parents and two sisters in 1866, where he lived until he moved to Windsor in 1871. He was married November 20 1866, to Miss Virginia Owsley, in Johnson County, Missouri, and to this union were born, Armstead L. (now deceased), Eliza (now Mrs. R. H. Garrett) and Florence (now Mrs. J. Parks Ball). Mrs. Virginia Churchill died June 24, 1879, and in October, 1881 Mr. Churchill was married to Miss Missouri Campbell, and to this union were born two children, Samuel Barber and Mary J., who survive him. Mrs. Missouri Churchill died November 29, 1889. He later married Mrs. Sarah E. Barber, who preceded him in death on November 20, 1912. Since her death he and his daughter, Mary J., have made their home on Tebo street in Windsor, where he departed this life on Saturday evening at ten o'clock. In August, 1866, at a revival service conducted by Rev. B. F. Lawler and Rev. Frank Goodwin at old Hickory Point church in Johnson County, he was converted and joined the Hickory Point Baptist Church and has lived a faithful, consistent and active Christian life from that time to the time of his death. In addition to his children, all of whom were with him at the time of his death, he leaves one sister, Mrs. Fannie Calmes, of Windsor, two grandchildren, Mrs. Helen Slack of Sikeston, Mo., and Homer Churchill of Newark, New Jersey and one great grandchild, Churchill Slack of Sikeston, Mo. In his passing it can be truly said that Windsor and community has lost its outstanding pioneer citizen, who has given unselfishly of his time, energy and money to make his town and community a better place in which to live, and he will be remembered by the present generation was one of our most dependable and outstanding citizens. The funeral service was held from the home on Monday morning. The beautiful and impressive Masonic burial service was held at the grave side and he was laid to rest in the family lot in Laurel Oak Cemetery.
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Henry C. Churchhill, retired druggist, Windsor, Missouri, was born in Union County, Kentucky, August 31, 1845, and has spent fifty-two years of his life in Missouri, being one of the pioneer residents of this section of the State. He is the son of Armstead and Rebecca (Catlett) Churchhill, both of whom were natives of Kentucky. Armstead Churchhill was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, October 27, 1810, and died at Knob Noster, Missouri, April 12, 1873. He followed agricultural pursuits during his active life and settled in Missouri in April, 1866. His wife, Rebecca Catlett, was born in Morganville, Kentucky, October 14, 1815, and died April 16, 1876. Armstead and Rebecca Churchhill were parents of ten children, four of whom grew to maturity. Henry C. Churchhill was reared to young manhood in his native State of Kentucky and was educated at St. Mary's College, Louisville, Kentucky. He served in the army for one year during the Civil War. Mr. Churchhill attended Barnes Commercial College at Louisville, Kentucky, and also conducted a store in that city for a few years. When his parents came to Missouri he accompanied them and followed farming in Johnson County for three years. In the spring of 1871 he located in Windsor, Henry County, and conducted a hardware store for two years. Having previously studied pharmacy under his uncle, Henry Catlett, and being somewhat familiar with the drug business, he purchased a drug store in Windsor and conducted it for a number of years. He then purchased a flouring mill in partnership with R. N. Ousley and was engaged in the milling business successfully until his retirement in 1903. Mr. Churchhill has made a success of his life and has become well-to-do in the course of his long business experience in Henry County. He is owner of farm lands in Henry and Johnson Counties and is now living in comfortable retirement at his pleasant home in Windsor. Mr. Churchhill was married on November 20, 1866, to Miss Virginia Ousley, who was born in Johnson County, Missouri. Three children have been born to this union: Armstead L., of Vinita, Oklahoma; Mrs. Eliza Evans, Eldorado, Kansas; Florence S., wife of P. Ball, Mangum, Oklahoma. The mother of these children is deceased. Mr. Churchhill's second marriage was to Miss Missouri Campbell, who was born in Circleville, Ohio. Two children blessed this marriage: Samuel B., Vinita, Oklahoma; and Mary J., at home with her parents. The Democratic party has always had the support of Mr. Churchhill and he has generally taken an interest in political and civic matters. He served one term as mayor of the city of Windsor and has always endeavored to do a good citizen's part toward the building up and material progress of his home city. He is affiliated with the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and he and Mrs. Churchhill are members of the Congregational Church.
(Source - 1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 836)
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Henry C. Churchill, druggist, and dealer in druggists sundries. was born in Union County, Kentucky, in 1845, and was the son of Colonel A. L. Churchill, of Louisville, Kentucky. His grandfather was one of the original owners of Louisville. His mother was formerly Rebecca Catlett, daughter of George Catlett, of Virginia. Col. Churchill came to Missouri in 1866, and settled in Johnson County, on a farm. The subject of this sketch received an excellent education at the St. Mary's College. in Kentucky, and learned the drug business in his native state, with his Uncle Catlett. He then farmed for three years in Johnson County, and subsequently took charge of a stock of goods for his father. In 1871 he came to Windsor and entered into the hardware business for three years. In 1875 he bought a drug store of W. B. Pomeroy, which was the first one started in town, and has since done a good business. In his political preferences he is a Democrat, and religiously a Baptist. he is an active member of the Masonic fraternity, He is a director of the bank, and one of the charter members of the State Pharmaceutical Society, and a delegate to the legislature to get an act passed for the benefit of the druggists. He married Miss Virginia Owsley, in November, 1866. She died June 24, 1879, leaving three children: Amsted Ludwell, Eliza and Florence. Her father, John N. Owsley, was born in Boone County, Missouri, his father having come from Kentucky. Her mother, whose maiden name was Susan Enlow, was born in Christian County, Kentucky. For his second wife he married Miss Missouri Campbell, daughter of A. S. Campbell, of Circleville, Ohio, on October 19, 1881. Mr. Churchill is one of the leading business men in the city, and has advanced ideas in regard to improvements and enterprises tending to build up Windsor.
(Source - 1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 564)
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Henry C. Churchhill, retired druggist, Windsor, Missouri, was born in Union County, Kentucky, August 31, 1845, and has spent fifty-two years of his life in Missouri, being one of the pioneer residents of this section of the State. He is the son of Armstead and Rebecca (Catlett) Churchhill, both of whom were natives of Kentucky. Armstead Churchhill was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, October 27, 1810, and died at Knob Noster, Missouri, April 12, 1873. He followed agricultural pursuits during his active life and settled in Missouri in April, 1866. His wife, Rebecca Catlett, was born in Morganville, Kentucky, October 14, 1815, and died April 16, 1876. Armstead and Rebecca Churchhill were parents of ten children, four of whom grew to maturity. Henry C. Churchhill was reared to young manhood in his native State of Kentucky and was educated at St. Mary's College, Louisville, Kentucky. He served in the army for one year during the Civil War. Mr. Churchhill attended Barnes Commercial College at Louisville, Kentucky, and also conducted a store in that city for a few years. When his parents came to Missouri he accompanied them and followed farming in Johnson County for three years. In the spring of 1871 he located in Windsor, Henry County, and conducted a hardware store for two years. Having previously studied pharmacy under his uncle, Henry Catlett, and being somewhat familiar with the drug business, he purchased a drug store in Windsor and conducted it for a number of years. He then purchased a flouring mill in partnership with R. N. Ousley and was engaged in the milling business successfully until his retirement in 1903. Mr. Churchhill has made a success of his life and has become well-to-do in the course of his long business experience in Henry County. He is owner of farm lands in Henry and Johnson Counties and is now living in comfortable retirement at his pleasant home in Windsor. Mr. Churchhill was married on November 20, 1866, to Miss Virginia Ousley, who was born in Johnson County, Missouri. Three children have been born to this union: Armstead L., of Vinita, Oklahoma; Mrs. Eliza Evans, Eldorado, Kansas; Florence S., wife of P. Ball, Mangum, Oklahoma. The mother of these children is deceased. Mr. Churchhill's second marriage was to Miss Missouri Campbell, who was born in Circleville, Ohio. Two children blessed this marriage: Samuel B., Vinita, Oklahoma; and Mary J., at home with her parents. The Democratic party has always had the support of Mr. Churchhill and he has generally taken an interest in political and civic matters. He served one term as mayor of the city of Windsor and has always endeavored to do a good citizen's part toward the building up and material progress of his home city. He is affiliated with the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and he and Mrs. Churchhill are members of the Congregational Church.
(Source - 1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 836)
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Henry C. Churchill, druggist, and dealer in druggists sundries. was born in Union County, Kentucky, in 1845, and was the son of Colonel A. L. Churchill, of Louisville, Kentucky. His grandfather was one of the original owners of Louisville. His mother was formerly Rebecca Catlett, daughter of George Catlett, of Virginia. Col. Churchill came to Missouri in 1866, and settled in Johnson County, on a farm. The subject of this sketch received an excellent education at the St. Mary's College. in Kentucky, and learned the drug business in his native state, with his Uncle Catlett. He then farmed for three years in Johnson County, and subsequently took charge of a stock of goods for his father. In 1871 he came to Windsor and entered into the hardware business for three years. In 1875 he bought a drug store of W. B. Pomeroy, which was the first one started in town, and has since done a good business. In his political preferences he is a Democrat, and religiously a Baptist. he is an active member of the Masonic fraternity, He is a director of the bank, and one of the charter members of the State Pharmaceutical Society, and a delegate to the legislature to get an act passed for the benefit of the druggists. He married Miss Virginia Owsley, in November, 1866. She died June 24, 1879, leaving three children: Amsted Ludwell, Eliza and Florence. Her father, John N. Owsley, was born in Boone County, Missouri, his father having come from Kentucky. Her mother, whose maiden name was Susan Enlow, was born in Christian County, Kentucky. For his second wife he married Miss Missouri Campbell, daughter of A. S. Campbell, of Circleville, Ohio, on October 19, 1881. Mr. Churchill is one of the leading business men in the city, and has advanced ideas in regard to improvements and enterprises tending to build up Windsor.
(Source - 1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 564)
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