CUNNINGHAM, JULIA ANN - Adair County, Missouri | JULIA ANN CUNNINGHAM - Missouri Gravestone Photos

Julia Ann CUNNINGHAM

Ringo Point Cemetery
Adair County,
Missouri

Julia
Aug. 24, 1851 Lee Co., Iowa
Jul. 26, 1915 Adair Co., MO
Daughter of Johann G. Eitel and Magdalane (Wenger) Eitel

Green
Jan. 9, 1847 Randolph Co., MO
Jun. 5, 1933 Adair Co., MO
Son of Sarah and James

GREEN B. CUNNINGHAM, a native of Adair County, was born January 9, 1847, being a son of James and Sarah Cunningham, he was married January 5, 1868, to Julia A. Eitel, a daughter of Gottlieb and Magdalena Eitel. They had four children: Claudy B., born October 16, 1870, died September 16, 1879; John, January 7, 1876; Magdalena, September 11, 1880, now the wife of John Farr; Charles J., May 31, 1884.

Mr. Cunningham was born near Millard, where he lived till 1850. His father then went to California and died there. He went with his mother to Randolph County, Missouri, remaining about a year, during which time his mother died. Mr. Cunningham then returned to Adair County and made his home with Abal Stukey until grown. After his marriage he began farming for himself and has followed that occupation all his life. He had no school advantages. His wife taught him to read and write. Mr. Cunningham had a farm of 800 acres which he turned over to his children, retaining a life right in it. He now lives at the old home place, near Loeffler, where he has a very pretty home.

At the breaking out of the war Mr. Cunningham joined Company M, 2nd Missouri Cavalry, serving until 1864, then re-enlisted in Company H, 42nd Missouri Infantry, and served till the close of the war. He saw much hard service. Mr. Cunningham is the third oldest man born in Adair County. James Kennedy is the second oldest. There are said to be only two native soldiers of this country living. Mr. Cunningham is one and Mr. Kennedy the other.

History of Adair County
By Eugene Morrow Violette

Photos donated by Larry and Susan Olson

Contributed on 6/12/19

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Submitted: 6/12/19 • Approved: 6/13/19 • Last Updated: 6/16/19 • R819802-G819802-S3

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