Martha Ellen Barrow
Martha Ellen Barrow, daughter of John J. and Mary Jane Stone, was born near Campbell Hill, Jackson Co., IL., Sep 2, 1846 and died 18 Oct 1933 age 87-1-16

On Nov. 7, 1861, at Campbell, ILL., she was united in marriage to John D. Barrow. To this union 13 children were born, five of  whom died in infancy. 
Two daughter and six sons lived to maturity. Her husband and three sons, James, Herman and Dee, preceded her out into eternity within the past 17 years.

In 1882, she with her husband and family, moved to MO., locating in Benton Co., six miles southeast of Windsor, near what is now known as Brandon, where she
lived until 1896, when they moved to a farm four miles east of Calhoun.  On Jan 1, 1903, they moved to Calhoun where she lived until the time of her death.

When she was 24years of age she accepted Christ as her person Saviour and united with a Baptist church in her native state of Ill.  When she came to MO., she
and her husband united with the Harmony Baptist church in Benton Co., Some years later, when the family moved to Calhoun she transferred her membership to
the First Baptist church of that place.  To, her, the religion of Jesus Christ was real and vital.  She loved her Savior and His church, and the congregation
to which she belonged. She was not satisfied with just being a Christian herself; she wanted her children and loved ones and friends to know the blessed
Savior. Many were the prayers that went to the throne of grace in behalf of her loved ones. After the Spanish-American War, when her soldier boy, Frank, was
near death she communicated with President McKinley, concerning the son's discharge, and the President, as Commander-in chief of the Army, granter her request and
ordered the discharge.   After sending this message to the President, she , from her secret chamber, talked to the great ruler of the universe.  She knew and
loved the Bible, and in her last illness quoted from its sacred pages.  She was a faithful wife, a loving mother and a kind neighbor.  About a year ago her
son, Rev. Frank Barrow, and his wife moved in with his mother to be with her in  her declining day.  Truly, they were a benediction to her in her last months.

She leaves to morn her departure, two daughters, Mrs. T.J. Anderson, Green Ridge, and Mrs. J. W. Greson of Calhoun; three sons, Clarence A. Barrow and Rev.
Frank C. Barrow, both of Calhoun, and Rev. P.S. Barrow of Horton, Kansas. 26  grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Calhoun Baptist Church  conducted by Rev. R.I. Clemings, and assisted by Rev. H .E. Carpenter. 
Interment was made in the Calhoun Cemetery
 
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Calhoun, MO. Clarion 10 Feb 1917

Death of John D. Barrow

Death has again entered our midst and claimed as its victim John D. Barrow.
While his death had been expected for days, yet when it came it came as a shock to all.

John D. Barrow was born near Campbell Hill, Jackson Co., IL, Apr 4th 1842.   He was married to Martha E. stone Nov 7, 1861.  To this union was born 13
children, 5 dying in infancy. One, James S. Barrow, died December 7, 1916, at the age of 50. Deceased moved from Illinois to Benton co., Mo in1882, where he
lived until 1896 when he came to Henry county, moving  January 1, 1903 to Calhoun, where he died Saturday February 10, 1917.  Thus ended a long and useful life.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. G. N. Neafus, assisted by Rev. Donovan of the Christian church, in
the presence of a host of sorrowing friends, and his body was laid to rest in the Calhoun Cemetery.

The deceased was loyal to his country, having served in the Union Army in Company C., 18thInfantry Illinois Volunteers. He made a profession of religion
February 12, 1871 and united with the Harmony Baptist church of Calhoun, Mo. where, he was a consistent member at the time of his death.  His age was 74
years,10 months and 6 day. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, two daughters and five sons, and many relatives and friends. Mr. Barrow was a good man; this is
evidenced by the fact that he had no enemies. One, who knew him well said tome, "he lived so that he had no enemies".  He was a good father, as one of his
children said of him, 'he was like a mother," thus, being in the truest sense a parent.  He loved his children and his wife with a true love.  During his illness
he would say repeatedly to his children, "I love you". He filled a place in  the lives of his children which will always be vacant.  He was a faithful
neighbor. He loved peace; his motto was, 'Take, rather than be in trouble,"
He loved his Lord, he was ever true to him. He said to his son, Frank, a little while before he died, 'The lord will never forsake us."  He lived in communion
with God. Yes, he was a loveable, true father, a good neighbor, a consistent Christian. But God has called him.  Let us submit to his will. It is hard, but our
crosses are his crowns.  To the bereaved ,may the..... the article cuts off here.

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