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Submitted: 11/28/23 • Approved: 11/28/23 • Last Updated: 12/1/23 • R834154-G0-S3
1820/1823 Wadesboro Anson NC
27 May 1896 Shell Knob Barry Co MO
Son of Spencer Head and Anne Beeman
Married Mary Polly Bowyer 11 Aug 1895 Barry Co MO
Private
Company C
16th Missouri Cavalry
Civil War
Grand Army of the Republic: A fraternal organization for Veterans of the Union/Federal Army and Navy.
May 29th our little valley was called to mourn the loss of John Head of Eagle Rock, who was here visiting his son-in-law, W. H. Holman. While driving his mule, into the barn, the 27th, the animal kicked, striking him just above the hip and below the lower rib. No one supposed the injury fatal until Thursday night, when he lost consciousness and before the aid of the physician could be called his passed away, at about 8 o'clock Friday morning. Saturday the body was presented to the G. A. R. order for burial. As Decoration was observed at the schoolhouse, flowers were lovingly and tenderly placed on the coffin and a beautiful song was sung after which Elders Greenstreet and G. S. Cottrell made nice talks and all were asked to follow the cemetery [Painter's] where the remains were placed within the limits of the tomb. Mr. Head leaves a wife and children, all grown, to mourn his absence. The people of Shell Know showed their respect to the old gentlemen in a way that will never be forgotten. He being a stranger among us, it shows that he have the sympathy of others. U. C. Shell Knob.
June 11, 1896, Cassville Republican, Weekly Paper, Barry Co., MO
Contributed on 11/28/23
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Record #: 834154