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Submitted: 8/15/19 • Approved: 8/16/19 • Last Updated: 8/19/19 • R821086-G821086-S3
Joseph
Apr 10, 1847
Aug 31, 1931
Son of Josiah and Mary (Pugh) McReynolds
Nancy
Dec 8, 1853
1916
Daughter of Hugh F. and Leah McReynolds Henry
JOSEPH McREYNOLDS was born April 10, 1847, in Knox County, Missouri, being a son of Josiah and Mary (Pue) McReynolds. He was married April 4, 1876, to Nancy Henry, daughter of Hugh F. and Leah Henry. Mrs. McReynolds is also a native of Knox County, and was born Dec. 8, 1852. They had ten children, seven of whom are living: Hugh, born April 17, 1877; Charles F., Oct. 21, 1878: Homer E., April 28, 1881; Verdie L., Aug. 17, 1884; Addie M., March 23, 1886, now Mrs. Tony Rollison; Elizabeth, May 23, 1888; Fannie G, May 23, 1891. Three children died in infancy.
Mr. McReynolds was born and reared in Knox County, Missouri, and belong to one of the old-time families of that section. He remained at home with his parents till grown, then married and took up the occupation of farming. Soon after his marriage he moved across the line to Lewis County, where he remained about five years. Then in 1881 he came to Adair County and bought his present farm where be has since lived. It consists of 160 acres, six miles south-west of Gibbs. He also owns twenty acres across the line in Macon County. He does general farming and stock raising.
Mr. McReynolds is a Democrat in politics and belongs to the Baptist church.
History of Adair County, 1911
By Eugene Morrow Violette
Page 1100
Photo donated by Larry and Susan Olson
Contributed on 8/15/19
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