Below is a family biography included in The History of Newton County, Missouri published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1888. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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John R. Stamps, a successful agriculturist and the son of E. C. and Sarah D. (Young) Stamps, was born four miles from Gainesborough, Jackson Co., Tenn., October 28, 1S55. The parents were both natives of that State, and their ancestors had long lived there. John R. Stamps left his native State in the year 1877, and moved across the “Father of Waters” until he reached Missouri, and there located in Newtonia Township. While near Rocky Comfort, in the last mentioned State, he met and married Miss Bell Kelly, the daughter of William J. and Ann Eliza (Parks) Kelly, old and respected citizens of Newton County. The fruits of Mr. Stamps’ marriage were four children, one son and three daughters, who are named as follows: Charles E., Sarah Etta, Ann Eliza and Carry Lizzabeth. Mr. Stamps is a member of the Farmers’ Alliance, and is a much respected citizen.
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This family biography is one of 220 biographies included in The History of Newton County, Missouri published in 1888.
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