Ann Elizabeth (Thornbury) Barrowman-Sherbocker's parents were:
Henry Thornbury, b. Sep. 9, 1832 in England and d. Jul. 31, 1910 in Belleville, St. Clair County, IL. &
Ann Longdon, b. 1832 and d. Jun. 8, 1871 in IL.

Henry & Ann Thornbury's children were:
1. Sarah Alice Thornbury, b. Oct. 7, 1855 in Belleville, St. Clair, IL. and d. May 26, 1910 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Sarah marr. Stephen Eugene Neighbors.
2. Mary Thornbury, b. 1858 in Belleville, St. Clair, IL. and d. Jun. 4, 1943. Mary was marr. to Charles Cadwallader.
3. Ann Elizabeth "Lizzie"/"Annie" Thornbury, b. Jan. 23, 1863 in Belleville, St. Clair county, IL. and d. Jan. 13, 1941 in KS.
4. Carline/Caroline Thornbury, b. 1865 in Belleville, St. Clair county, IL.
5. William Thornbury, b. 1869 in Belleville, Saint Clair, IL. and d. Apr. 9, 1910 in Belleville, St. Clair, IL.

In the 1870 U. S. census, 8 yr. old Elisabeth Thornbery (Thornbury), b. in IL., was attending school and living in Belleville, St Clair, IL. with her
48 yr. old (inferred) father, Henry Thornbery (Thornbury), a coal dealer, b. in England
37 yr. old (inferred) mother, Anna Thornbery (Thornbury), b. in PA.
15 yr. old (inferred) sister, Sarah Thornbery (Thornbury), b. in IL
12 yr. old (inferred) sister, Mary Thornbery (Thornbury), b. in IL.
5 yr. old (inferred) sister, Carline Thornbery (Thornbury), b. in IL.
1 yr. old (inferred) brother, William Thornbery (Thorbury), b. in IL.
39 yr. old (inferred) brother-in-law, Charles Longton, b. in PA.

On Jun. 8, 1871, Elizabeth's mother, Ann (Longdon) Thornbury died in IL.

In the 1880 U. S. census, 17 yr. old Lizzie Thornbury, a servant, b. in IL., was living at 132 Main St. in Belleville, St Clair, IL. in the home of 47 yr. old Frank and 43 yr. old Laura Cadwalder and their 2 sons.
Lizzie's father was b. in England and her mother in PA.
*Note: Lizzie had a sister who married Charles Cadwalder and another sister who married Roy Cadwalder.

Ann Elizabeth Thornberrry (Thornbury) and Joseph F. Barrowman were married on Feb. 16, 1882 in East Saint Louis, St. Clair, IL. at the First Presbyterian Church.
(*Joseph was b. in 1854 in Detroit, MI.)
Joseph's parents were: Robert Lee Barrowman, b. 1817 in Scotland and d. 1882 in St. Louis, IL. & Eliza V. (Virginia) Worrall (Warrell), b. 1822 in VA. and d. 1887 in St. Louis, IL.
Ann Elizabeth's parents were: Henry Thornberry (Thornbury) & Ann Longden
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Joseph & Elizabeth Barrowman's children were"
1. William Barrowman, b. Mar. 22, 1884 in MO. and d. Jan. 2, 1959 in Roswell, Chaves County, NM. William marr. Essa Ludell Nease and Mary Bernard Overholt.
2. Ralph Henry Barrowman, b. Mar. 1, 1885 in Moberly, Randolph County, MO. and d. Jun. 24, 1953. (Buried in KS.)
3. Mabel Barrowman, b. Feb. 27 1888 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, IA. and d. Feb. 22, 1920 in Fort Scott, Bourbon County, KS. Mabel marr. Fred Davis White.
4. Carrie Barrowman, b. 1890 and d. Sep. 11, 1890 in Kansas City, Wyandotte county, KS. of cholera infantum. Carrie is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Kansas City, KS.
5. Infant Barrowman, b. sometime between 1882-1890.

Joseph appears to have abandoned his family. (*See notification that his wife is suing him for divorce in photo to the left.) He appears as "widowed" in the 1910 & 1920 censuses:
In the 1910 U. S. census, there is a Jos. W. Barrowman (miscopied as Bannerman), a 56-year-old "widowed"servant and night cook at a depot lunch room in Roodhouse Ward 2, Green County, IL. (about 80 miles away), b. in 1854 in MI., with a father born in Scotland and a mother born in VA. (He was out of work for 4 wks. in 1909.)
In the 1920 U. S. census, there is a Jos. Barrowman, a 66 yr. old "widow", b. in 1854 in MI., who appears in Swansea, St. Clair county, IL., as an inmate in the "St. Clair County Home and Hospital" with a father born in Scotland and a mother born in VA.
*Note: The "St. Clair County Home and Hospital" was originally called The Poor Farm and was for destitute people who were sick, old, disabled and/or had a mental illness.

The Kansas City Gazette (Kansas City, KS.). P. 3
Fri., Sep. 12, 1890
Carrie, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barrowman, of 419 Dugarro avenue, died last evening of cholera infantum. The remains were interred at Oak Grove cemetery this afternoon.

The Kansas City Gazette (Kansas City, KS.), P. 3, Col. 1
Thu., Sep. 18, 1890
Item from: GAZETTE GLEANINGS
Annie E. Burrowman has instituted divorce proceedings against her husband Joseph Burrowman, alleging extreme cruelty.

According to Missouri, Marriage Records for 1805-2002
30 yr. old Mrs Elizabeth Barrowman, b. abt. 1861 and
50 yr. old Charles Sherbucker (Sherbocker) Sr. were married on Jan. 26, 1891
in Jackson, Independence, MO.

On Feb. 26, 1892 and Mar. 18, 1892, Joseph was served public notice through the Kansas City Sun
Kansas City, Kansas newspapers that he was being sued for divorced by his wife, Annie E. "Burrowman". (*See photo to the left.)

The Kansas City Times (Kansas, City, MO.), P. 3, Col. 1
Mon., Mar. 9, 1891
DIVORCE CASES
Over 100 Divorce Suits on the Docket for the March term of Court.
Marriage has proven a failure in a number of instances in Wyandotte county. The docket for the March term of court contains over 100 divorce suits. (Included on the list are): Anna E. “Burrowman” vs J. Burrowman.

The Kansas City Gazette (Kansas City, KS.), P. 8, Col. 6
Thu., Nov. 10, 1892
Excerpt from: MANY DIVORCES GRANTED
Judge Alden Sees fit to Separate Many Unhappy CouplesThe old rickety divorce mill in the district court was placed in motion again yesterday by Judge Alden, and after being oiled up did its job remarkably well. Only once did it slip a cog and refuse to accept the fodder and that divorce was refused.
The following cases were dismissed (*does not say granted): Anna Burrowman against Joseph Burrowman.

In the 1900 U. S. census, 37 yr. old Elisabeth A Sherbocker, b. Jan. 1863 in IL., was living in a rented home in Ward 2 of Oswego, Labette, KS. with her
60 yr. old husband, Charley Sherbocker, b. Nov. 1839 in Germany
16 yr. old son, William Barrowman, b. Mar. 1884 in MO.
15 yr. old son, Ralph Barrowman, b. Mar. 1885 in MO., was attending school and
12 yr. old daughter, Mabel Barrowman, b. Feb. 1888 in IA.
All 3 children list their father's birthplace as Michigan and their mother's birthplace as PA.
(*Then why is Elizabeth's birthplace listed as IL.?)

The Oswego Democrat (Oswego, KS.), P. 4, Col. 3
Sat., Oct. 25, 1902
(Excerpt): The W. C. T. U. (Woman’s Christian Temperance Union) has organized for the winter the following officers:
Mrs. A. D. Carpenter, President and Corresponding Secretary. Mrs. Sherbocker, Secretary.
Committees for work were outlined and the following lines of work decided upon.
Evangelistic work committee, Mrs. Jardine and Mrs. Sherbocker.

In the March 1, 1905 Kansas State census, 42 yr. old Elizab(e)th Sherbocker, was living in Oswego, Labette county, KS. with her
65 yr. old husband, Chas Sherbocker
20 yr. old son, Ralph Barrowman
17 yr. old daughter, Mabel Barrowman, b. in IA.
and 5 boarders: 20 yr. old Ivy Fulhart , Harvey Burdeck , Luther Burdeck, D W Knox & Hettie Watson.

The Oswego Independent (Oswego, KS.), P. 3, Col. 1
Fri., Feb. 2, 1906
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sherbocker entertained a number of invited guests, Friday evening, in honor of their crystal wedding (15th anniversary). A bountiful spread was served during the evening, and the company enjoyed the time in social converse.

The Oswego Independent (Oswego, KS.), P. 3, Col. 3
Fri., Feb. 2, 1906
Item from: PERSONAL
Mrs. Harry Stoker of Chicago is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Chas. Sherbocker.

The Oswego Democrat (Oswego, KS.), P. 5, Col. 1
Sat., Aug. 3, 1907
Mrs. Chas. Sherbocker and Miss Mabel Barrowman went to Joplin Sunday evening called by the serious illness of Wm. Barrowman’s little daughter. Mrs. Sherbocker came home as the little one had improved but Miss Mabel remained as she has a position as stenographer there.

The Oswego Independent (Oswego, KS.), P. 3, Col. 3
Fri., Sep. 27, 1907
Mrs. J. L. Smedes and son, of Neosho, Mo., who have been visiting the past two weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sherbocker left Saturday for the state of Montana, where they will reside in the future. Mrs. Sherbocker accompanied them as far as Joplin, Mo.

The Oswego Independent (Oswego, KS.), P. 3, Col. 1
Fri., Aug. 7, 1908
Word was received in the city of the death of little Mildred, the 11 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Barrowman, at Aurora, Mo., August 3, 1907. Mr. Barrowman is an old Oswego boy, having been reared to manhood in this city, and is the son of Mrs. Chas. Sherbocker. The parents have the sympathy of many friends a this is the second child they have lost in the past year (in addition to Opal A. Barrowman on Aug. 10, 1907 from malaria and spinal meningitis). Mrs. Sherbocker of this city attended the funeral.

The Oswego Independent (Oswego, KS.), P. 3, Col. 1
Fri., Jan. 29, 1909
Mrs. C. Sherbocker of the Merchants hotel entertained twenty guests Saturday evening in honor of her birthday. Supper was served in the dining room, and the tables were decorated with pink carnations. Mrs. Sherbocker was presented with several handsome gifts.

The Oswego Independent (Oswego, KS.), P. 6, Col. 3
Fri., Jan. 21, 1910
Mrs. Chas. Sherbocker has returned from a visit in St. Louis, Kansas City and Bellville, Ind.
Mrs. C. Cadwaledar of St. Louis, sister of Mrs. Chas. Sherbocker is visiting in the city.

On Jul. 31, 1910, Elizabeth's father, Henry Thornbury died in Belleville, St. Clair County, IL.

In the 1910 U. S. census, 47 yr. old Elizabeth Sherbacker (Sherbocker), b. in IL., was living on Fourth Ave. in Oswego Ward 2, Labette, KS. with her
71 yr. old (second) husband, Charles Sherbacker (Sherbocker), the keeper of a hotel, b. in Germany
22 yr. old daughter, Mabel G. Barowmon (Barrowman), a waitress at a hotel, b. in IA., was unmarried
and 4 boarders: 53 yr. old John Dennis, a house carpenter, b. in MO., 56 yr. old Willliam J Farrar, a depot agent, b. in OH., 53 yr. old divorcé, John Backuls, a laborer doing odd jobs, b. in MO., 67 yr. old Emile Solomon, the manager of a flouring mill, b. in Poland
This was a 2nd marriage for both Charles and Elizabeth.
Charles & Elizabeth had been marr. for 18 years.
Elizabeth was the mother of 5 children, only 3 still alive by this census.
Charles' parents were both b. in Germany. Elizabeth's parents were both b. in England.

The Parsons Daily Sun (Parsons, KS.), P. 4, Col. 3
Thu., Sep. 26, 1912
Item from: Local News of Oswego
The City hotel or Labette house has been leased by Charles Sherbocker who will soon take possession. The hotel is being very much improved, both inside and out.

Elizabeth's 2nd husband, Charles Sherbocker, died Feb. 6, 1913 in Oswego, Labette County, KS.

The Democrat (Clay Center, Kansas), P. 3, Col. 3
Fri., Mar. 21, 1913
Mr. W. M. Hobbs this week purchased the residence property of Mrs. Chas. Sherbocker on West 4th Avenue, just across the ‘Frisco track. The price paid was $1,000.

The Oswego Independent (Oswego, KS.), P. 4, Col. 1
Fri., Jan. 15, 1915
Mrs. Elizabeth Sherbocker who underwent surgical operation at the O’Connell Hospital in the city last week is reported as doing well.

The Oswego Democrat (Oswego, KS.), P. 5, Col. 3
Fri., Nov. 3, 1916
Mrs. Elizabeth Sherbocker has gone to Toledo, Ohio, to spend the winter with her son, Ralph Barrowman and other relatives.

The Oswego Independent (Oswego, KS.), P. 4, Col. 3
Fri., Mar. 16, 1917
Mrs. Elizabeth Sherbocker returned home Monday from Toledo, Ohio, where she had spent a greater part of the winter at the home of her son.

Fort Scott Daily Tribune-Monitor, (Fort Scott, KS.), P.4, Col. 3
Tue., Aug. 5, 1919
Mrs. Charles Cadwallader and grandson, Robert, of St. Louis, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Sherbocker of 709 East 1st St.

In the 1920 U. S. census, 56 yr. old widow (and head of household), Elizebeth Sherbocker, b. in IL., was living in a rented place at 709 E. First St. in Fort Scott Ward 3, Bourbon, KS. with her
34 yr. old son, Ralph Barrowman, a supply man on the railroad, b. in MO.
60 yr. old roomer, John Durlin, a car repairer on the railroad, b. in MN.
Elizabeth's father was b. in England and her mother in PA.

Fort Scott Daily Tribune-Monitor, (Fort Scott, KS.), P. 4, Col. 3
Tue., Dec. 7, 1920
Item from: PERSONAL MENTION
Mrs. Elizabeth Sherbocker of 709 East First street, is reported to be doing well, following a very serious operation yesterday morning at Mercy hospital.

In the 1925 Kansas State Census, 62 yr. old widow, Elizabeth Sherbockes (Sherbocker), a housewife, b. in IL., was living in Fort Scott, Bourbon county, KS. with her
40 yr. old son, Ralph Barrownan, a railroad store keeper, b. in MO.
11 yr. old granddaughter, Elizabeth White, b. in KS.

Sunday Morning Herald (Fort Scott, Kansas), P. 4, Col. 3
Sun., Oct. 9, 1927
Grace F. M. S. Met
The Foreign Missionary Society of Grace Methodist Church met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Elizabeth Sherbocker with a large attendance.
Mrs. J. C. Staib, president, presided.

In the 1930 U. S. census, 67 yr. old widow (head of household) E. (Elizabeth) Sherbocker, b. in IL., was living in a home which rented for $25 at 8 N. Little, Wilber's Addition in Ward 3 of Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS. with her
46 yr. old son, Ralph Barrowman, an unmarried Railroad clerk, b. in MO.
16 yr. old granddaughter, Elizabeth E. White, b. in KS.
Ralph's father was b. in MI.
Elizabeth White's father was b. in TN. and her mother in IA.
Elizabeth Sherbocker's parents were both b. in England.

Elizabeth's granddaughter (by daughter Mabel Barrowman White),
Elizabeth E. White and Ralph Chapman were marr. on Oct. 10, 1933 in Los Angeles, CA.

In the 1940 U. S. census, 77 yr. old widowed (Head of household) mother, Elizabeth Sherbockes (Sherbocker), b. in IL., was living at 111 So. Margrave St. in Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS. with her
55 yr. old son, Ralph Barrouman (Barrowman), a common laborer, b. in MO., was unmarried and
Both Ralph and his mother were living in the same place in 1935.
The highest grade Ralph had completed was 8th. Elizabeth went as far as 9th.
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Ralph worked 34 weeks in 1939 and his income was listed as $150.
He had no income from other sources