Unknown Publication, August 1932
Absalom Bear, another one of the aged Civil War veterans and for many years one of Miller County's most influential citizens, passed away at him home near Watkins last Saturday morning following a prolonged illness. Mr. Bear was a civic, religious and political leader among his fellow men and his passing will leave a vacancy hard to fill.
Absalom Bear, born April 1, 1842, in Hocken County, Ohio, died August 27, 1932, age 90 years 4 months and 27 days. He came with his parents from Ohio to Miller County, Missouri in 1857, and located near Tuscumbia. He was the son of George and Elizabeth Bear, the sixth in a family of nine brothers and two sisters, all of whom have preceded him in death, except his youngest brother, David, of Tuscumbia, Missouri.
When the Civil War was declared he enlisted in the Missouri State Militia Volunteers and served three and one-half years in the Union Army. At the close of the War he returned to Miller County and on December 5, 1872, was married to Mary Catherine Spearman and located on a farm near Hickory Point where he resided until his death.
To this union were born ten children, two of whom died. Sarah Catherine at the age of 8 years and seven months and Varonicia Amy at the age of twelve years and nine months. His wife Mary Catherine preceded him in death April 1, 1905, at the age of 53 years, 3 months and 4 days. Eight children survive: Nancy and Edna at home, George of Kansas City, Missouri, Mrs. Martha Atteberry of Atoka, Oklahoma and Zabedee also of Oklahoma. Mrs. Zella Livingston of Iowa City, Iowa, John K. of Iberia, Missouri and Frank C., Shreveport, Louisiana. There are also eleven grandchildren all of whom survive.
He united with the Spearman Christian Church in 1873. He helped organize the Christian Church at Hickory Point in 1878 and was an elder in the church until his death.
He was also active in all community enterprises and served two terms as Judge of the Second District, one term as presiding Judge of the County Court of Miller County and one term as Representative in the State Legislature.
Funeral services were held at the Hickory Point Christian Church at ? o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. W.H. Scott of Eldon officiated, giving a very helpful and impressive sermon. An appropriate song service was rendered, led by Mr. Tennyson Wright and choir. The body was laid to rest in Hickory Point Cemetery, burial services conducted by Clarence L. Casey, assisted by the American Legion of Iberia. Numerous relatives and friends attended and several floral offerings spoke plainly of the high esteem in which the deceased was held.
Absalom Bear, another one of the aged Civil War veterans and for many years one of Miller County's most influential citizens, passed away at him home near Watkins last Saturday morning following a prolonged illness. Mr. Bear was a civic, religious and political leader among his fellow men and his passing will leave a vacancy hard to fill.
Absalom Bear, born April 1, 1842, in Hocken County, Ohio, died August 27, 1932, age 90 years 4 months and 27 days. He came with his parents from Ohio to Miller County, Missouri in 1857, and located near Tuscumbia. He was the son of George and Elizabeth Bear, the sixth in a family of nine brothers and two sisters, all of whom have preceded him in death, except his youngest brother, David, of Tuscumbia, Missouri.
When the Civil War was declared he enlisted in the Missouri State Militia Volunteers and served three and one-half years in the Union Army. At the close of the War he returned to Miller County and on December 5, 1872, was married to Mary Catherine Spearman and located on a farm near Hickory Point where he resided until his death.
To this union were born ten children, two of whom died. Sarah Catherine at the age of 8 years and seven months and Varonicia Amy at the age of twelve years and nine months. His wife Mary Catherine preceded him in death April 1, 1905, at the age of 53 years, 3 months and 4 days. Eight children survive: Nancy and Edna at home, George of Kansas City, Missouri, Mrs. Martha Atteberry of Atoka, Oklahoma and Zabedee also of Oklahoma. Mrs. Zella Livingston of Iowa City, Iowa, John K. of Iberia, Missouri and Frank C., Shreveport, Louisiana. There are also eleven grandchildren all of whom survive.
He united with the Spearman Christian Church in 1873. He helped organize the Christian Church at Hickory Point in 1878 and was an elder in the church until his death.
He was also active in all community enterprises and served two terms as Judge of the Second District, one term as presiding Judge of the County Court of Miller County and one term as Representative in the State Legislature.
Funeral services were held at the Hickory Point Christian Church at ? o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. W.H. Scott of Eldon officiated, giving a very helpful and impressive sermon. An appropriate song service was rendered, led by Mr. Tennyson Wright and choir. The body was laid to rest in Hickory Point Cemetery, burial services conducted by Clarence L. Casey, assisted by the American Legion of Iberia. Numerous relatives and friends attended and several floral offerings spoke plainly of the high esteem in which the deceased was held.
Unknown Publication, August 1932
Absalom Bear, another one of the aged Civil War veterans and for many years one of Miller County's most influential citizens, passed away at him home near Watkins last Saturday morning following a prolonged illness. Mr. Bear was a civic, religious and political leader among his fellow men and his passing will leave a vacancy hard to fill.
Absalom Bear, born April 1, 1842, in Hocken County, Ohio, died August 27, 1932, age 90 years 4 months and 27 days. He came with his parents from Ohio to Miller County, Missouri in 1857, and located near Tuscumbia. He was the son of George and Elizabeth Bear, the sixth in a family of nine brothers and two sisters, all of whom have preceded him in death, except his youngest brother, David, of Tuscumbia, Missouri.
When the Civil War was declared he enlisted in the Missouri State Militia Volunteers and served three and one-half years in the Union Army. At the close of the War he returned to Miller County and on December 5, 1872, was married to Mary Catherine Spearman and located on a farm near Hickory Point where he resided until his death.
To this union were born ten children, two of whom died. Sarah Catherine at the age of 8 years and seven months and Varonicia Amy at the age of twelve years and nine months. His wife Mary Catherine preceded him in death April 1, 1905, at the age of 53 years, 3 months and 4 days. Eight children survive: Nancy and Edna at home, George of Kansas City, Missouri, Mrs. Martha Atteberry of Atoka, Oklahoma and Zabedee also of Oklahoma. Mrs. Zella Livingston of Iowa City, Iowa, John K. of Iberia, Missouri and Frank C., Shreveport, Louisiana. There are also eleven grandchildren all of whom survive.
He united with the Spearman Christian Church in 1873. He helped organize the Christian Church at Hickory Point in 1878 and was an elder in the church until his death.
He was also active in all community enterprises and served two terms as Judge of the Second District, one term as presiding Judge of the County Court of Miller County and one term as Representative in the State Legislature.
Funeral services were held at the Hickory Point Christian Church at ? o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. W.H. Scott of Eldon officiated, giving a very helpful and impressive sermon. An appropriate song service was rendered, led by Mr. Tennyson Wright and choir. The body was laid to rest in Hickory Point Cemetery, burial services conducted by Clarence L. Casey, assisted by the American Legion of Iberia. Numerous relatives and friends attended and several floral offerings spoke plainly of the high esteem in which the deceased was held.
Absalom Bear, another one of the aged Civil War veterans and for many years one of Miller County's most influential citizens, passed away at him home near Watkins last Saturday morning following a prolonged illness. Mr. Bear was a civic, religious and political leader among his fellow men and his passing will leave a vacancy hard to fill.
Absalom Bear, born April 1, 1842, in Hocken County, Ohio, died August 27, 1932, age 90 years 4 months and 27 days. He came with his parents from Ohio to Miller County, Missouri in 1857, and located near Tuscumbia. He was the son of George and Elizabeth Bear, the sixth in a family of nine brothers and two sisters, all of whom have preceded him in death, except his youngest brother, David, of Tuscumbia, Missouri.
When the Civil War was declared he enlisted in the Missouri State Militia Volunteers and served three and one-half years in the Union Army. At the close of the War he returned to Miller County and on December 5, 1872, was married to Mary Catherine Spearman and located on a farm near Hickory Point where he resided until his death.
To this union were born ten children, two of whom died. Sarah Catherine at the age of 8 years and seven months and Varonicia Amy at the age of twelve years and nine months. His wife Mary Catherine preceded him in death April 1, 1905, at the age of 53 years, 3 months and 4 days. Eight children survive: Nancy and Edna at home, George of Kansas City, Missouri, Mrs. Martha Atteberry of Atoka, Oklahoma and Zabedee also of Oklahoma. Mrs. Zella Livingston of Iowa City, Iowa, John K. of Iberia, Missouri and Frank C., Shreveport, Louisiana. There are also eleven grandchildren all of whom survive.
He united with the Spearman Christian Church in 1873. He helped organize the Christian Church at Hickory Point in 1878 and was an elder in the church until his death.
He was also active in all community enterprises and served two terms as Judge of the Second District, one term as presiding Judge of the County Court of Miller County and one term as Representative in the State Legislature.
Funeral services were held at the Hickory Point Christian Church at ? o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. W.H. Scott of Eldon officiated, giving a very helpful and impressive sermon. An appropriate song service was rendered, led by Mr. Tennyson Wright and choir. The body was laid to rest in Hickory Point Cemetery, burial services conducted by Clarence L. Casey, assisted by the American Legion of Iberia. Numerous relatives and friends attended and several floral offerings spoke plainly of the high esteem in which the deceased was held.
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