Family information shows DOB as 1/4/1834 and DOD as 7/24/1905.
Per Ronald Tetrick, memorial creator, "Alvis is buried in a cemetery that is called the Bell Cemetery. This cemetery is in Ozark County Mo. It is close to the mouth of Spring creek, at Bryant creek. The location is on the hill, above the location of old Rockbridge. I have been to the location, several graves are in this location. Several graves are marked with field stones only."
Alvis married Eliza Stout b 1840 in IN and d July 14, 1916 in Ozark CO, MO.
According to Alvis' obituary abstracted from The Douglas County Herald, "...His life was an open book, proving him to be a dear husband, a loving father and a devoted friend to all who knew him...He was converted in January 1904, during a series of protracted meetings near his home...He never refused the opportunity to testify to his newly found Savior, and when he would rise to testify, it would go like fire through the congregation and ere he would leave the floor there would be shouts of praise throughout the entire congregation...(he)was baptized near the Yates cemetery, April 19, 1904...While the wife and dear children (7) have lost a devoted husband and father, the community and also the whole county have lost one of their best citizens, a highly appreciative neighbor and an always ready friend when anyone was in need. The end came peacefully, although he had been unconcious for some time before his death...The masons then proceeded to lay his body to rest in a spot near his home at his own request..."
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Matt Brown at Alvis' request. The text used for the funeral was "The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein," Psalms ---iii 2.
About Alvis' mother, Jane Bell...From A History of Ozark County 1841-1991, "Almost nothing is known of Jane Bell, but she was among the earliest listed landowners in Ozark CO. Her children included boys Alvis, Owen, and Lewis, and girls Josephine, Tanzy Ludie, and Francis. Nothing is known of the father, though some say he was a man named Owens who lived nearby. Jane probably came from Kentucky. She was reportedly one half Cherokee, her mother having been kidnapped by the Cherokee and being pregnant with Jane when rescued. She first appears in Ozark CO in approximately 1840 and lived there the remainder of her life. Her daughter Josephine was born April 4, 1855, and married Solomon Moffis. They maintained a farm on Bryant Creek for many years, rearing thirteen children, including Elda "Ella" Moffis. Josephine died May 20, 1928."
Family lore is that Alvis father is not Owens and the Owens in question is the husband of Jane's late sister(Sarah?).
Abel served in the Civil War:
Military Final Rank: Private
Military Side: Union
State or Military Term: Missouri
Military Unit: Phelps' Regiment, Missouri Infantry (6 months 1861)
Military Company: E
Per Ronald Tetrick, memorial creator, "Alvis is buried in a cemetery that is called the Bell Cemetery. This cemetery is in Ozark County Mo. It is close to the mouth of Spring creek, at Bryant creek. The location is on the hill, above the location of old Rockbridge. I have been to the location, several graves are in this location. Several graves are marked with field stones only."
Alvis married Eliza Stout b 1840 in IN and d July 14, 1916 in Ozark CO, MO.
According to Alvis' obituary abstracted from The Douglas County Herald, "...His life was an open book, proving him to be a dear husband, a loving father and a devoted friend to all who knew him...He was converted in January 1904, during a series of protracted meetings near his home...He never refused the opportunity to testify to his newly found Savior, and when he would rise to testify, it would go like fire through the congregation and ere he would leave the floor there would be shouts of praise throughout the entire congregation...(he)was baptized near the Yates cemetery, April 19, 1904...While the wife and dear children (7) have lost a devoted husband and father, the community and also the whole county have lost one of their best citizens, a highly appreciative neighbor and an always ready friend when anyone was in need. The end came peacefully, although he had been unconcious for some time before his death...The masons then proceeded to lay his body to rest in a spot near his home at his own request..."
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Matt Brown at Alvis' request. The text used for the funeral was "The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein," Psalms ---iii 2.
About Alvis' mother, Jane Bell...From A History of Ozark County 1841-1991, "Almost nothing is known of Jane Bell, but she was among the earliest listed landowners in Ozark CO. Her children included boys Alvis, Owen, and Lewis, and girls Josephine, Tanzy Ludie, and Francis. Nothing is known of the father, though some say he was a man named Owens who lived nearby. Jane probably came from Kentucky. She was reportedly one half Cherokee, her mother having been kidnapped by the Cherokee and being pregnant with Jane when rescued. She first appears in Ozark CO in approximately 1840 and lived there the remainder of her life. Her daughter Josephine was born April 4, 1855, and married Solomon Moffis. They maintained a farm on Bryant Creek for many years, rearing thirteen children, including Elda "Ella" Moffis. Josephine died May 20, 1928."
Family lore is that Alvis father is not Owens and the Owens in question is the husband of Jane's late sister(Sarah?).
Abel served in the Civil War:
Military Final Rank: Private
Military Side: Union
State or Military Term: Missouri
Military Unit: Phelps' Regiment, Missouri Infantry (6 months 1861)
Military Company: E
Family information shows DOB as 1/4/1834 and DOD as 7/24/1905.
Per Ronald Tetrick, memorial creator, "Alvis is buried in a cemetery that is called the Bell Cemetery. This cemetery is in Ozark County Mo. It is close to the mouth of Spring creek, at Bryant creek. The location is on the hill, above the location of old Rockbridge. I have been to the location, several graves are in this location. Several graves are marked with field stones only."
Alvis married Eliza Stout b 1840 in IN and d July 14, 1916 in Ozark CO, MO.
According to Alvis' obituary abstracted from The Douglas County Herald, "...His life was an open book, proving him to be a dear husband, a loving father and a devoted friend to all who knew him...He was converted in January 1904, during a series of protracted meetings near his home...He never refused the opportunity to testify to his newly found Savior, and when he would rise to testify, it would go like fire through the congregation and ere he would leave the floor there would be shouts of praise throughout the entire congregation...(he)was baptized near the Yates cemetery, April 19, 1904...While the wife and dear children (7) have lost a devoted husband and father, the community and also the whole county have lost one of their best citizens, a highly appreciative neighbor and an always ready friend when anyone was in need. The end came peacefully, although he had been unconcious for some time before his death...The masons then proceeded to lay his body to rest in a spot near his home at his own request..."
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Matt Brown at Alvis' request. The text used for the funeral was "The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein," Psalms ---iii 2.
About Alvis' mother, Jane Bell...From A History of Ozark County 1841-1991, "Almost nothing is known of Jane Bell, but she was among the earliest listed landowners in Ozark CO. Her children included boys Alvis, Owen, and Lewis, and girls Josephine, Tanzy Ludie, and Francis. Nothing is known of the father, though some say he was a man named Owens who lived nearby. Jane probably came from Kentucky. She was reportedly one half Cherokee, her mother having been kidnapped by the Cherokee and being pregnant with Jane when rescued. She first appears in Ozark CO in approximately 1840 and lived there the remainder of her life. Her daughter Josephine was born April 4, 1855, and married Solomon Moffis. They maintained a farm on Bryant Creek for many years, rearing thirteen children, including Elda "Ella" Moffis. Josephine died May 20, 1928."
Family lore is that Alvis father is not Owens and the Owens in question is the husband of Jane's late sister(Sarah?).
Abel served in the Civil War:
Military Final Rank: Private
Military Side: Union
State or Military Term: Missouri
Military Unit: Phelps' Regiment, Missouri Infantry (6 months 1861)
Military Company: E
Per Ronald Tetrick, memorial creator, "Alvis is buried in a cemetery that is called the Bell Cemetery. This cemetery is in Ozark County Mo. It is close to the mouth of Spring creek, at Bryant creek. The location is on the hill, above the location of old Rockbridge. I have been to the location, several graves are in this location. Several graves are marked with field stones only."
Alvis married Eliza Stout b 1840 in IN and d July 14, 1916 in Ozark CO, MO.
According to Alvis' obituary abstracted from The Douglas County Herald, "...His life was an open book, proving him to be a dear husband, a loving father and a devoted friend to all who knew him...He was converted in January 1904, during a series of protracted meetings near his home...He never refused the opportunity to testify to his newly found Savior, and when he would rise to testify, it would go like fire through the congregation and ere he would leave the floor there would be shouts of praise throughout the entire congregation...(he)was baptized near the Yates cemetery, April 19, 1904...While the wife and dear children (7) have lost a devoted husband and father, the community and also the whole county have lost one of their best citizens, a highly appreciative neighbor and an always ready friend when anyone was in need. The end came peacefully, although he had been unconcious for some time before his death...The masons then proceeded to lay his body to rest in a spot near his home at his own request..."
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Matt Brown at Alvis' request. The text used for the funeral was "The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein," Psalms ---iii 2.
About Alvis' mother, Jane Bell...From A History of Ozark County 1841-1991, "Almost nothing is known of Jane Bell, but she was among the earliest listed landowners in Ozark CO. Her children included boys Alvis, Owen, and Lewis, and girls Josephine, Tanzy Ludie, and Francis. Nothing is known of the father, though some say he was a man named Owens who lived nearby. Jane probably came from Kentucky. She was reportedly one half Cherokee, her mother having been kidnapped by the Cherokee and being pregnant with Jane when rescued. She first appears in Ozark CO in approximately 1840 and lived there the remainder of her life. Her daughter Josephine was born April 4, 1855, and married Solomon Moffis. They maintained a farm on Bryant Creek for many years, rearing thirteen children, including Elda "Ella" Moffis. Josephine died May 20, 1928."
Family lore is that Alvis father is not Owens and the Owens in question is the husband of Jane's late sister(Sarah?).
Abel served in the Civil War:
Military Final Rank: Private
Military Side: Union
State or Military Term: Missouri
Military Unit: Phelps' Regiment, Missouri Infantry (6 months 1861)
Military Company: E
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