Henry Clark AMBROSE
Sex: M

Note:
In 1858, he moved to Daviess County, Missouri. A year or two after his marriage, he returned to Kentucky allegedly for his health. He enlisted in the Union Army from Kentucky, but after his discharge, he returned to Missouri and settled at Radical in Stone County. In 1875, he moved to Carroll County, Arkansas, along with several other members of the family from Kentucky. For eight years, he was postmaster at Polo, Arkansas. In 1889, Henry C., and his sons William M., Frank, and Clem relocated to Stone County, Missouri. Henry's farm consisted of 180 acres, located twenty miles south of Galena on White River. In 1890, Henry filed for a pension for his military service. A $10 per month pension was granted beginning 27 Jun 1890. In 1894, he was Justice of the Peace of James Township. The 1900 Census shows Henry and his sons located in James and Williams Townships. Henry was a Primitive Baptist and a Democrat (former Whig).

[MHM] From The Kentucky Land Grants, W. R. Jillson, Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1971.
p969, 25 acres, book 127, 4-5-1866, Owsley County, Bear Branch

While Henry appears to have been a law abiding citizen and a pillar of the community, the family farm sat on the Arkansas-Missouri border, and as young men, Henry's sons Frank, John and Bill spent many nights in local jails on both sides of the State line. They must have been a sore trial to their father Henry, who posted bail for them on several occasions.

Birth: 2 JAN 1837 in Clay (now Owsley) County, Kentucky
Death: 12 OCT 1907 in Carroll County, Arkansas

Note:
Obituary:
October 26, 1907, Saturday, CASSVILLE DEMOCRAT, Barry Co., MO.
An old Citizen Dies: Uncle Henry Ambrose of Urbanette, one of the oldest citizens of the county, died at his home last Sunday morning. He was about 75 years of age and a large portion of his long life had been spent in this county. Berryville, Ark. Starr. He was the father of the many Ambrose boys that formerly resided in that section; and was also the father of the late John Ambrose who was sent to the "pen" from this county. [Transcr. Danette Robinette]

Burial: Jones Cemetery, Urbanette, Carroll County, Arkansas
Census: 1860 Owsley County, Kentucky
Note:
Enumerated 11 Jun 1860, 29/29
H. C. Ambrose 25 M Dentist $00/300 KY
Emily 16 F MO

Census: 1850 Owsley County, Kentucky
Census: 1880 Polo Twp., Carroll County, Arkansas
Note:
Enumerated 23 Jun 1880, 208/214
Ambrose, Henry C. Head 42 KY NC NC
Emily Wife 37 MO TN TN
Francis B. Son 28 KY KY MO
Meridith Son 17 KY KY MO
John T. Son 16 KY KY MO
Dora Daughter 13 KY KY MO
William J. Son 10 KY KY MO
Mary C. Daughter 8 KY KY MO
James M. Son 6 KY KY MO
Martha J. Daughter 4 MO KY MO
Clemits Son 1 AR KY MO

Census: 1870 Jackson County, Kentucky
Note:
PO: Green Hall, Sturgeon Precinct, Enumerated 30 Jun 1870, 37/37
Ambrose, Henry C. 33 M W Farmer $1500/2000 KY
Emily 23 F W Keeping House MO
Francis 7 M W KY
Merida 6 M W KY
John 4 M W KY
Doria A. 3 F W KY
William J. 1 M W KY

Census: 1900 Stone County, Missouri
Note:
James Twp., Enumerated 14&15 Jun 1900, 141/141
Ambrose, Henry Head M W Jan 1837 62 M/41 KY KY KY Farmer
Emily Wife W F Mar 1848 52 M/41 MO TN TN
Thornton Son W M Nov 1880 19 S AR KY MO
Julia M. Daughter W F Dec 1884 15 S AR KY MO
Henry R. Son W M Dec 1888 11 S AR KY MO
Columbus F. G Son W M Oct 1897 2 S MO KY MO

DSCR: Photo source: Danette Robinette
Note:
Occupation: Dentist BET 1855 AND 1863
Note: He gave up Dentistry to become a farmer.

Father: Meridith Meeks AMBROSE b: 12 DEC 1805 in Adair County, Kentucky
Mother: Anna CLARK b: 5 FEB 1805 in Madison County, Kentucky

Marriage 1 Emaline B. SLATER b: 16 MAR 1844 in Raytown, Ray County, Missouri
Married: 25 NOV 1858 in nr Knoxville, Ray County, Missouri

Note:
State of Missouri
County of Ray
I certify that on the 25th day of November 1858, was by me lawfully joined together in marriage Ebenezer Keeson and Martha Sheffield, and also Henry C. Ambrose & Emalene B. More all of the County of Ray and State aforesaid. Given under my hand this 25th day of January, 1859. Simon Crown, J. P.
Filed for record 26th January 1859.

Children
Franklin Barton AMBROSE b: 13 JAN 1862 in Boonesville, Owsley County, Kentucky
Meridith Meeks AMBROSE b: 11 NOV 1863 in Clay (now Owsley) County, Kentucky
John F. AMBROSE b: 21 NOV 1865 in Clay (now Owsley) County, Kentucky
Dora M. AMBROSE b: 21 DEC 1867 in Clay (now Owsley) County, Kentucky
William J. AMBROSE b: 21 AUG 1870 in Clay (now Owsley) County, Kentucky
Mary C. AMBROSE b: 13 NOV 1871 in Clay (now Owsley) County, Kentucky
James M. AMBROSE b: 13 NOV 1873 in Clay (now Owsley) County, Kentucky
Martha J. AMBROSE b: 14 AUG 1875 in Carroll County, Arkansas
Clement Leroy AMBROSE b: ABT 1879 in Arkansas
Thornton Wilson AMBROSE b: 21 NOV 1881 in Carroll County, Arkansas
Julia Myrtle AMBROSE b: 27 DEC 1884 in Arkansas
Ralph Henry AMBROSE b: 22 DEC 1888 in Carroll County, Arkansas

THANKS TO PAT ASHER FOR THE INFO. ON THIS PAGE
AND TO DANETTE ROBINETTE FOR THE PICTURE..