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Ody Wood was born in July 1890.^3,2

Monroe Wood was born in June 1892.^3,2

Christina May Loyd was born on 31 October 1876.^3,1

Christina May Loyd married John Henry Wood, son of William Henry Wood and Susan Potter, circa 1893.

Christina May Loyd died on 19 September 1923 at Missouri at age 46.^1,2 She was buried at Mt. Ararat Cemetery, McKinley Twp., Douglas County, Missouri.¹

Morris Wood married Ollie Hood.

Morris Wood married Living Hood. Morris Wood was born in December 1896.^1,2

William M. Wood was born in 1897.^1,2

Other forenames that may have been associated with Meenyx Fayweshovitz include Sharny, Minerva, and Fannie.⁴ She was born on 13 February 1815 at Bobryck, Russia. One handwritten document suggests she may have been born in a town that might be "Murick" -- the word on the document is difficult to read; it could be Minsk.⁵

Meenyx Fayweshovitz married Solomon Slobodien, son of Labo Slobodien and Bel Soloman, in 1839 at Bobryck, Russia.⁵

Meenyx Fayweshovitz died at Slaboda, Russia (?).⁵

Sarah Freeman was born in 1810 at Buncolme County, North Carolina.³ She was born between 1810 and 1813 at Buncombe County, North Carolina, (one source gives the year as 1819, which seems inconsistent with an 1829 marriage).^2,4

Sarah Freeman married Henry William Wood before 1829 at Buncombe County, North Carolina.^2,5,3

Sarah Freeman appeared on the census of 1840 at Taney County, Missouri.²

Sarah Freeman died in 1845 at Douglas County, Missouri.³ She was buried at Mount Ararat Cemetery, Topaz, Douglas County, Missouri.³

Henry William Wood was born on 7 March 1795.^1,2

Henry William Wood married Sarah Freeman, daughter of Aaron Posey Freeman and Alabeth Ball, before 1829 at Buncombe County, North Carolina.^1,3,4

Henry William Wood is said to have had a "favorite" named Daniel Ledbetter. Daniel Ledbetter married a full-blood Cherokee and went from North Carolina to the Indian Territory about 1830. Daniel Ledbetter is said to have been killed while trying to keep two indians from fighting. In this context "favorite" could possibly mean "friend" or "associate," or it could be that the intent was "favorite cousin" or "favorite relative" and a word was inadvertently omitted.^5,6

Henry William Wood appeared on the census of 1830 at Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹

Part of the bed of a wagon owned by Henry W. Wood was used to make a coffin for use in the burial of James Freeman circa 1830s at Mt. Ararat Cemetery, in what is now Douglas County, Missouri.^7,8,2

The Freeman/Johnson family tradition indicates Aaron Posey Freeman first came to the Ozarks, traveling down Indian Creek (and named it, for the Indian huts found along the creek) to where it enters the North Fork River (now in Douglas County -- Douglas County was formed from Ozark County in 1857; Ozark County had, in turn, been formed from Taney County in 1841). He came with two sons-in-law, William Clinton and Henry W. Wood. The Indians who had previously lived on the North Fork and on Indian Creek are said to have been the Delaware (it is unclear from the brief narrative if the indians had lived in the area and had moved, or if the huts were, in effect, hunting camps, that were used only at certain times during the year). Another tribe is said to have lived on a creek about 35 miles northwest called Jack's Fork (the Moses Johnson memoir identifies this second tribe as Seminoles, but they were more likely Shawnee).

The Wood family tradition (in the 1959 addendum to the published version of the Moses Johnson memoir titled "History") is generally consistent, but differs in some details. In this "Wood" version, the Wood family, of English descent, first migrated from North Carolina in 1839, first settling on the Meremac River in what later became St. Louis County. In the spring of 1840, Henry W. Wood, and "a friend, Posey Freeman, explored the North Fork (River) hills in search of land" where they could settle permanently. They returned to the "Meremac colony", loaded their families onto ox carts, and returned to the North Fork hills. This was a 25-day trip over ridges, hollows, and rivers. They are said to have pitched their first camp on the North Fork on March 10, 1840 (this date seems to refer to the return trip with families, but it might also refer to the initial exploration trip). This "Wood Family" version does not mention William Clinton and does not mention that the three men were related by marriages.^5,6

Henry William Wood appeared on the census of 1840 at Taney County, Missouri.¹

According to Moses Johnson: "In the early days of the Ozarks, the land was not considered worth entering unless it was best bottom on the creeks. ... Henry Wood, one of the first settlers of the Ozarks, was living on a selected piece of land where he intended to make his home, but the land was still government land and subject to entry. At the sun one evening (sundown?), one of his (Henry's) friends notified him that a man had started to Springfield, Missouri to enter the land that he (Henry) was living on. Then he got out one of his horses and borrowed some money that night, mounted his favorite horse (Barber) early the next morning, rode to Springfield, entered his land, then mounted the same horse and came back to a large spring about 5 miles east of Springfield to stay overnight. The travel amounted to about 90 miles that day. He (had) met the other man at the foot of the stairway as he (Henry) left the land office. The is the largest day's ride that we have any history of in the rough of this country." (The earliest land record for Henry Wood in the government land office computer data base.)^8,2

Henry William Wood died on 23 September 1898 at age 103.^1,2,3 He was buried at Mt. Ararat Cemetery, McKinley Twp., Douglas County, Missouri.^1,2,3

Aaron Posey Freeman married Elsie Ball before 1810 at Iredell County, North Carolina.^1,2,3

Aaron Posey Freeman appeared on the census of 1810 at Beaufort (Buncombe) District, North Carolina.¹

Aaron Posey Freeman married Alabeth Ball after 1810 at Buncombe County, North Carolina. This appears to be a second marriage to a woman who had the same surname as his first wife. However, it is not impossible that Elsie and Alabeth could be two names for the same person.¹

Aaron Posey Freeman appeared on the census of 1820 at Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹

Aaron Posey Freeman appeared on the census of 1830 at Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹

The westward migration path for Alabeth Ball and Aaron Posey Freeman is somewhat murky (and, if all of the various stories are true, may have not been been circuitous). They are said to have owned "an improvement" (cleared land, probably with a cabin and other structures on it) in Mississippi in the Mississippi-Choctaw nation. They appear to have left this in autumn 1831 and traveled (returned?) to North Carolina.^4,5

Aaron Posey Freeman was granted land on 15 October 1833 at Crawford County, Missouri, land patent certificate # 1478.¹

The Freeman/Johnson family tradition indicates Aaron Posey Freeman first came to the Ozarks, traveling down Indian Creek (and named it, for the Indian huts found along the creek) to where it enters the North Fork River (now in Douglas County -- Douglas County was formed from Ozark County in 1857; Ozark County had, in turn, been formed from Taney County in 1841). He came with two sons-in-law, William Clinton and Henry W. Wood. The Indians who had previously lived on the North Fork and on Indian Creek are said to have been the Delaware (it is unclear from the brief narrative if the indians had lived in the area and had moved, or if the huts were, in effect, hunting camps, that were used only at certain times during the year). Another tribe is said to have lived on a creek about 35 miles northwest called Jack's Fork (the Moses Johnson memoir identifies this second tribe as Seminoles, but they were more likely Shawnee).

The Wood family tradition (in the 1959 addendum to the published version of the Moses Johnson memoir titled "History") is generally consistent, but differs in some details. In this "Wood" version, the Wood family, of English descent, first migrated from North Carolina in 1839, first settling on the Meremac River in what later became St. Louis County. In the spring of 1840, Henry W. Wood, and "a friend, Posey Freeman, explored the North Fork (River) hills in search of land" where they could settle permanently. They returned to the "Meremac colony", loaded their families onto ox carts, and returned to the North Fork hills. This was a 25-day trip over ridges, hollows, and rivers. They are said to have pitched their first camp on the North Fork on March 10, 1840 (this date seems to refer to the return trip with families, but it might also refer to the initial exploration trip). This "Wood Family" version does not mention William Clinton and does not mention that the three men were related by marriages.^5,4

Aaron Posey Freeman settled in what is now Topaz, Douglas County, Missouri, circa spring, 1840 at a large spring (the location was then part of Taney County). He put up a grist mill and a distillery at that site.^5,4

Aaron Posey Freeman appeared on the census of 1840 at Taney County, Missouri.¹

Aaron Posey Freeman appeared on the census of 1850 at 45th Dist, Ozark County, Missouri.¹

Aaron Posey Freeman was granted land on 16 December 1850 in Ozark County, Missouri, Ozark Co. MO land patent cert. #10417.¹

Aaron Posey Freeman appeared on the census of 1860 at Falling Springs Twp., Douglas County, Missouri.¹

Aaron Posey Freeman died on 3 November 1861 at Douglas County, Missouri.^1,2,3 He was buried at Mt. Ararat Cemetery, Douglas County, Missouri, in an unmarked grave.^1,2,3

Alabeth Ball was born circa 1787 at North Carolina.²

Alabeth Ball married Aaron Posey Freeman, son of Aaron Freeman and Mary Bentley, after 1810 at Buncombe County, North Carolina.²

Alabeth Ball is said to have gone before "wards" (apparently meaning Indian Affairs Commissioners of some type) around circa 1831 (presumably in Mississippi) to try to obtain her rights (a land grant) as a Mississippi Choctaw.^3,4

The westward migration path for Alabeth Ball and Aaron Posey Freeman is somewhat murky (and, if all of the various stories are true, may have not been been circuitous). They are said to have owned "an improvement" (cleared land, probably with a cabin and other structures on it) in Mississippi in the Mississippi-Choctaw nation. They appear to have left this in autumn 1831 and traveled (returned?) to North Carolina.^4,3

Alabeth Ball appeared on the census of 1840 at Taney County, Missouri.²

Alabeth Ball appeared on the census of 1850 at 45th Dist, Ozark County, Missouri.²

Alabeth Ball appeared on the census of 1860 at Falling Springs Twp., Douglas County, Missouri.²

Alabeth Ball died circa February 1862 at Douglas County, Missouri.^2,5,6 She was buried at Mt. Ararat Cemetery, Douglas County, Missouri.^2,5,6

Notes and Observations: Andrew Jackson Freeman of Carter County, Missouri, is said to have stated that Alabeth Ball's maiden name was Crabgrass and that [she?] was called Dolly. Based on other sources (such as the various depositions before the Dawes Commission circa 1903), this "Crabgrass" might refer to Andrew Jackson Freeman's mother or grandmother. This statement in Moses Johnson's memoir has the additional signifigance in that it suggests a relationship (kinship) between Alabeth Ball (called A. J. Freeman by Moses Johnson) and the Aaron Freeman family.^3,4

Alice J. Eller was born on 7 April 1877 in Indiana.¹

Alice J. Eller married James M Childress, son of Richard B Childress and Nancy Walker.

Alice J. Eller married (--?--) McHenry.²

Alice J. Eller (listed as R K McHenry) lived in March 1923 in England, Arkansas.²

Alice J. Eller died on 26 December 1955 in Independence County, Arkansas, at age 78.¹

Gemma Childress was also known as Lena.² She was born circa 1901.³

Gemma Childress married V L Pascoe.⁴

Gemma Childress lived in March 1923 at Newark, Arkansas.⁴

Lavina Freeman was also known as Vina Freeman.^3,4 She was born in 1812 at North Carolina.^2,5

Lavina Freeman married Samuel Wood circa 1834.^2,5

Lavina Freeman appeared on the census of 1850 at 45th Dist, Ozark County, Missouri.²

Lavina Freeman appeared on the census of 1860 at Falling Springs Twp., Douglas County, Missouri.²

Lavina Freeman died after 1860 (one source indicates she died circa 1840, but she was apparently recorded in censuses until 1960.)²

James M Childress was born circa 1874 in Arkansas.³

James M Childress married Alice J. Eller.

James M Childress appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Newark, Independence County, Arkansas.

James M Childress died on 16 November 1910 at Arkansas.¹

Ira Freeman was born in 1818 at Buncombe County, North Carolina.² He was born in 1818.⁵

Ira Freeman appeared on the census of 1840 at Taney County, Missouri.²

Ira Freeman married Polly Mary (--?--) before 1844 at Topaz at Missouri, in the area that is currently (2012) Douglas County.^2,6

Ira Freeman appeared on the census of 1850 at 45th Dist, Ozark County, Missouri.²

Ira Freeman appeared on the census of 1860 at Falling Springs Twp., Douglas County, Missouri.²

Ira Freeman appeared on the census of 1870 at Wood & Richland Twp, Texas County, Missouri.²

Ira Freeman died circa 1874 at Missouri.² He was Property on 10 October 1874.²

Samuel Posey Freeman was born in 1821 at Buncombe County, North Carolina.^1,2

Samuel Posey Freeman married Celia Ellen Capps circa 1845 at Ozark County, Missouri.^1,2

Samuel Posey Freeman appeared on the census of 1850 at 45th Dist, Ozark County, Missouri.¹

Samuel Posey Freeman married Ellen Clinton after 1859 at Missouri.¹

Samuel Posey Freeman appeared on the census of 1860 at Falling Springs Twp., Douglas County, Missouri.¹

Samuel Posey Freeman appeared on the census of 1870 at Wood & Richland Twp., Texas County, Missouri.¹

Samuel Posey Freeman died between 1874 and 1878 at Missouri.¹

Daniel Riley Freeman was born on 17 August 1823 at North Carolina.^7,1

Daniel Riley Freeman married Sarah Jane Taylor before 1845 at Missouri.^1,2

Daniel Riley Freeman appeared on the census of 1850 at 45th Dist, Ozark County, Missouri.¹ He was granted land on 1 June 1859 via Land Patent #25809, which was filed at the Springfield Missouri Land Office.¹

Daniel Riley Freeman appeared on the census of 1860 at Falling Springs Twp., Douglas County, Missouri.¹

Daniel Riley Freeman appeared on the census of 1870 at Wood & Richland Twp, Texas County, Missouri.¹

Daniel Riley Freeman died on 24 December 1882 at Topaz, Douglas County, Missouri, at age 59 (husband and wife are listed as having died the same day by one source, which is likely a typo.)^1,2 He was buried at Mt. Arrarat Cemetery, McKinley Township, Douglas County, Missouri.¹

William Jackson Freeman was born in October 1828 at North Carolina.^2,5

William Jackson Freeman married Rachel Jane James on 9 April 1848 at Ozark County, Missouri.²

William Jackson Freeman appeared on the census of 1850 at 45th Dist, Ozark County, Missouri.²

William Jackson Freeman appeared on the census of 1860 at Falling Springs Twp., Douglas County, Missouri.²

William Jackson Freeman appeared on the census of 1870 at Wood & Richland Twp, Texas County, Missouri.²

William Jackson Freeman died on 11 April 1899 at Topaz, Douglas County, Missouri, at age 70.^2,5 He was buried circa 1900 at Mt. Ararat Cemetery, McKinley Twp., Douglas County, Missouri.^2,5

Rachel Freeman [The following text was imported from: Kimberly Archer (blueraine@pdq.net), Rootsweb Worldconnect Database 2153854, Archer, Beaman, Cox, Freeman, Johnston, Rees, Warren]

Death and burial information verified with book:

Gone But Not Forgotten: Cemetery Survey of the Eastern District Douglas Co. Missouri
by Brenda Sutherland Coffman, David Coffman and Lanie Sutherland, 1995.

Buried with son John F. Turnbull, his wife Sarah J. Turnbull, and 3 unmarked graves.

She was born on 13 May 1830 at North Carolina.^5,2

Rachel Freeman appeared on the census of 1840 at 45th Dist, Ozark County, Missouri.²

Rachel Freeman married Nicholas Turnbull on 9 April 1849 at Missouri.²

Rachel Freeman appeared on the census of 1850 at 45th Dist, Ozark County, Missouri.²

Rachel Freeman appeared on the census of 1860 at Falling Springs Twp., Douglas County, Missouri.²

Rachel Freeman appeared on the census of 1880 at Clinton, Douglas County, Missouri.²

Rachel Freeman died on 20 April 1881 at Topaz, Douglas County, Missouri, at age 50.^2,6 She was buried at Mt. Ararat Cemetery, Douglas County, Missouri.²

James Freeman was born in 1811.²

James Freeman died circa 1830.⁵ He was buried circa 1830s at Mt. Ararat Cemetery, in what is now Douglas County, Missouri. He is said to be the first person buried in that cemetery and his burial location is marked by only a rock (not engraved). It is said that his friends cut a large pine tree and "dug a coffin out of it" (apparently a section of the trunk of the tree was hollowed out to form the coffin). Part of the bed of a wagon that belonged to Henry W. Wood was used to make a lid for the coffin. Carl Fields visited this cemetery in July 2000. It contains several graves that appear to be marked only by beach-ball-sized rocks. Most of these are in the southernmost (lower-elevation) portion of the cemetery.^6,7,8

William Clinton was born circa 1790 at South Carolina.^2,3

William Clinton married Elizabeth A. Freeman, daughter of Aaron Posey Freeman and Alabeth Ball, on 3 March 1834 at Crawford County, Missouri.^1,2

The Freeman/Johnson family tradition indicates Aaron Posey Freeman first came to the Ozarks, traveling down Indian Creek (and named it, for the Indian huts found along the creek) to where it enters the North Fork River (now in Douglas County -- Douglas County was formed from Ozark County in 1857; Ozark County had, in turn, been formed from Taney County in 1841). He came with two sons-in-law, William Clinton and Henry W. Wood. The Indians who had previously lived on the North Fork and on Indian Creek are said to have been the Delaware (it is unclear from the brief narrative if the indians had lived in the area and had moved, or if the huts were, in effect, hunting camps, that were used only at certain times during the year). Another tribe is said to have lived on a creek about 35 miles northwest called Jack's Fork (the Moses Johnson memoir identifies this second tribe as Seminoles, but they were more likely Shawnee).

The Wood family tradition (in the 1959 addendum to the published version of the Moses Johnson memoir titled "History") is generally consistent, but differs in some details. In this "Wood" version, the Wood family, of English descent, first migrated from North Carolina in 1839, first settling on the Meremac River in what later became St. Louis County. In the spring of 1840, Henry W. Wood, and "a friend, Posey Freeman, explored the North Fork (River) hills in search of land" where they could settle permanently. They returned to the "Meremac colony", loaded their families onto ox carts, and returned to the North Fork hills. This was a 25-day trip over ridges, hollows, and rivers. They are said to have pitched their first camp on the North Fork on March 10, 1840 (this date seems to refer to the return trip with families, but it might also refer to the initial exploration trip). This "Wood Family" version does not mention William Clinton and does not mention that the three men were related by marriages.^4,5

Circa spring 1840, William Clinton settled at a spring on the west side of the North Fork River, near the mouth of Indian Creek. This area is now in Douglas County, Missouri, but in 1840 it was part of Taney County.^4,5

William Clinton appeared on the census of 1840 at Taney County, Missouri.²

William Clinton appeared on the census of 1850 at 45th Dist, Ozark County, Missouri.²

William Clinton died before 1860 at Douglas County, Missouri.²

Eleanor Clinton was born on 19 September 1841 at Taney County, Missouri, (possibly in a portion of Taney County that later became part of Douglas County.)^3,2

Eleanor Clinton appeared on the census of 1850 at 45th Dist, Ozark County, Missouri.²

Eleanor Clinton appeared on the census of 1860 at Falling Springs Twp., Douglas County, Missouri.²

Eleanor Clinton married Bennett Hood, son of John Walter Hood and Margaret James, in 1860 at Douglas County, Missouri. Children associated with this marriage appear to be two families mixed together. Some were born in Missouri, while others were born in Oregon.³

Eleanor Clinton appeared on the census of 1870 at Lewis Twp., Holt County, Missouri.²

Eleanor Clinton appeared on the census of 1880 at Lewis Twp., Holt County, Missouri.²

Eleanor Clinton appeared on the census of 1910 at Minton Twp., Holt County, Missouri.²

Eleanor Clinton died on 10 March 1914 at Holt County, Missouri, at age 72.^3,2

Augustus Clinton was born circa 1831 at Missouri.² He was born in 1831 at Missouri.³

Augustus Clinton appeared on the census of 1850 at 45th Dist, Ozark County, Missouri.²

Augustus Clinton married Jane (--?--).

Augustus Clinton appeared on the census of 1870 at Dry Creek Twp., Howell County, Missouri.²

Aaron Clinton [The following text was imported from: Kimberly Archer (blueraine@pdq.net), Rootsweb Worldconnect Database 2153854, Archer, Beaman, Cox, Freeman, Johnston, Rees, Warren]

1900 Census, Richland Twp., Douglas Co. Missouri lists Aaron Clinton, wife Rebecca, daughters Arcada and July Ann, and grandchildren Myrtle Clinton (b. September 1895 MO) and Oscar Clinton (b. January 1897 MO).



Aaron Clinton married Rebecca Hood.³ Aaron Clinton was born in February 1836 at Taney County, Missouri.² He was born in February 1836 at Taney County (Now Douglas County), Missouri.³

Aaron Clinton appeared on the census of 1850 at 45th Dist, Ozark County, Missouri.²

Aaron Clinton appeared on the census of 1860 at Falling Springs Twp., Douglas County, Missouri.²

Aaron Clinton appeared on the census of 1870 at Wood & Rich Twp., Texas County, Missouri.²

Aaron Clinton appeared on the census of 1900 at Richland Twp., Douglas County, Missouri.²

Agnes Clinton was born circa 1838 at Taney County (Now Douglas County), Missouri.^3,2

Agnes Clinton appeared on the census of 1850 at 45th Dist, Ozark County, Missouri.²

Agnes Clinton married Andrew J. Morrow, son of James Morrow and (?) Frances, in 1857 at Douglas County, Missouri.^3,2

Agnes Clinton appeared on the census of 1860 at Falling Springs Twp., Douglas County, Missouri.²

Agnes Clinton died.² She was buried.²

Ryel Clinton was born in 1840 at Taney County (Now Douglas County), Missouri.^3,2

Ryel Clinton appeared on the census of 1850 at 45th Dist, Ozark County, Missouri.²

Ryel Clinton died.² He was buried.²

Ailey Clinton Source document article lists Ailey and Julia Ann as having the same birth year, but does not indicate they are twins.
She was born in 1844 at Taney County (Now Douglas County), Missouri.²

William Clinton was born in April 1847 at Ozark County, Missouri, (he was born in a region that is now part of Douglas County.)^2,3

William Clinton appeared on the census of 1850 at 45th Dist, Ozark County, Missouri.²

William Clinton appeared on the census of 1860 at Falling Springs Twp., Douglas County, Missouri.²

William Clinton appeared on the census of 1870 at Wood & Richland Twp, Texas County, Missouri.²

William Clinton married Mary A. (--?--).⁴ William Clinton was listed as a blacksmith in the 1910 census.²

William Clinton appeared on the census of 1910 at McMurtry Twp., Douglas County, Missouri.²

Mary Clinton married (--?--) Cox.² Mary Clinton was born in 1849 at Ozark County, Missouri.² She was born in 1849 at Ozark County, Missouri.³

Mary Clinton appeared on the census of 1850 at 45th Dist, Ozark County, Missouri.²

Mary Clinton appeared on the census of 1860 at Falling Springs Twp., Douglas County, Missouri.²

Mary Clinton appeared on the census of 1880 at Cass Twp., Douglas County, Missouri.²

Janey Clinton was also known as Jennie Clinton and as Jinny Clinton.² She was born in 1852 at Ozark County (Now Douglas County), Missouri.^3,2

Janey Clinton appeared on the census of 1860 at Falling Springs Twp., Douglas County, Missouri.²

Janey Clinton appeared on the census of 1870 at Wood & Richland Twp, Texas County, Missouri.²

Janey Clinton married (--?--) Pierce.²

Janey Clinton died ?unknown.² She was buried ?unknown.²