Jesse Bewley (1837 - 1928)

Born 15 Apr 1837 in Glasgow, Barren, Kentucky, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Jane (Davis) Bewley — married 18 Oct 1855 in Barren, Kentucky, United States

Husband of Ada (Spillman) Bewley — married 17 Mar 1871 (to 28 Jan 1880) in Polk, Missouri, United States

Descendants

Died 30 Nov 1928 at age 91 in Willard, Greene, Missouri, United States

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Biography

The early years

Jesse Bewley was born on a farm fifteen miles south of Glasgow, Kentucky on the 15th of April, 1837 to William Bewley and Elizabeth Bridges^[1]

Family Life

He married Mary J Davis at 18 and they had:

• Sarah
• George
• Mary
• Julia
• Nancy
• J.W.
• J.T.

He married Ada Spillman (daughter of Rev. spillman)

• Eliza J Bewley (1872-1872)
• Jacob Bewley (1874-1874)
• Cora A Bewley (1877-1877)
• Ada T Bewley (1880-?)

He maried Catherine Haynes in 1880

Through the years

In 1840^[2]

• Name Wm Busley ([Wm Bewley] )
• Home in 1840 (City, County, State) Barren, Kentucky

He moved to Missouri in 1856

Death

He died on the 30th of November 1928 in Willard, Green, Missouri

OBITUARY - JESSE BEWLEY^[3]

The following obituary of Mr. Jesse Bewley, father of Mrs. J.M.P. Wagganer of the Lacy neighborhood, which appeared in the Boliver (Mo.) Free Press, December 20, will be of interest to her many friends here, where Mr. Bewley had visited every summer for a number of years.

Jesse Bewley was born April 15, 1837, departed this life November 30, 1928, his age being 91 years, 7 months, 13 days.

He passed away at the home of his eldest daughter, Mrs. P.B. Fanklin of Willard, Mo. His health was seemingly good for a man of his age up to a few days before he died. He was taken suddenly ill Thursday night, November 29, at 11:30 and passed away at 12:30 a.m., after all was done that his physician and kindred could do. he didn't suffer long with what the physician decided was apoplexy. He said he wanted to go and seemed to pass into a quiet, sweet sleep, not to be awakened. He knew all to the very last. His mind was active and receptive ot the last hour, leaing comforting words to his relatives and friends that he was prepared to "go hence".

He was born on a farm fifteen miles south of Glasgow, Ky., and moved to Missouri in 1856. He was the sixth of eight children and llived longest of any of them. His brother William, died at Longton, Kansas, in August, 1920.

"Uncle Jesse," as he was called, was married at the age of 18 to Mary J. Davis.

To this union were born seven children, two preceding their father in death sevveral years ago, a duaghter, Mrs. Sarah A. Moore, and a son, George W. Bewley. Those that survive are Mrs. Mary Waggoner of Hennessey, Okla.; Mrs. Julia B. Jackson, Longton, Kans; Mrs. Nancy Franklin, of Willard, Mo.; J.W. Bewley, of Bolivar, Mol; and J.T. Bewley of Louisberg, Mo. All were present at the funeral.

His first wife died soon after the Civil WAr.

In 1872 he married Miss Ada Spillman, daughter of Rev. Spillman. To this union four children were born. One survives, Mrs. Luther McPheeters of Granite, Oka. Mrs. Ada Bewley died in 1878. Mr. Bewley married Mrs. Catherine Odom in 1880. Their married life covered forty years, until her death march 19, 1919.

Mr. Bewley spent his first thirty years in Missouri on the old farm north of Bolivar, where his son, John W., now lives. He went to Walnut Grove and spent five years, came back to the home place for a year, then moved to Bolivar, where he lived for twenty-nine years. In 1922 he sold his home in Bolivar and decided to live among his children.

He was converted at the age of 35 years at Oak Grove Baptist church, in a meeting conducted by Rev. Robertson. He joined the church there, but later moved his membership to rondo Mission chapel NO. 1, where he ramined a member till the last.

He joined the Masonic Lodge about the same time he joined the church.

He lived a faithful Christian to the end, and tried to always be busy in the Master's work. HIs policy was, "read the Bible, follow it - neither add to it nor take away." He read his bible by the hour daily and could quote scripture word for word by the chapters wihout hesitancy.

His life was energetic and busy, a good example to all who lived nea rhim.

When the Civil War began he first enrolled in the Home Militia, was next in the Post service under E.P.S. Roberts then with the 7th Provisional Rangers under Colonel Allen and finally served twenty months with the regular army. He was sick at Springfield and missed the Price raid. He was mustered out at Springfield in 1864. He went through the war uninjured.

He was a kind father, a true companion. He was generous in helping his children and kind to them, and loyal to his church and his lodge. He shall be greatly missed by all, especiallly by his childrenn, to whome he never tired of lending a willing hand when he saw they needed help. His good deeds shall live long after him.

Funeral services were conducted at Willard, Mo., Baptist church by Rev. Luther McReynolds, assisted by Rev. Charles McGrew, Saturday, December 1. On Sunday, another service was held at Polk, Mo., conducted by REv. S.s. Pike, assisted by Rev. Mailcoat. Both services were great sermons and consolation to the bereaved. The Masonic Orders were carried out by Bolivar Lodge No 195, A.F. & A.M>, of which he was a member.

Soldier rest, they work is o'er; Sleep the sleep that has no breaking. Dream of battlefields no more, Morn of toil nor night of waking.

The History of the Polk County Baptist Association: With History of Churches

The History of the Polk County Baptist Assciation: With History of Churches Pages 222 & 223:

Jesse Bewley.

Jesse Bewley was born April 15, 1837 in Barren County, Kentucky. He was married to Miss Mary J. Davis Oct 18, 1855. Moved to Missouri in the psring of 1856. settled in Henry county for a season and afterward settled in Polk County, where he still lives. Converted in 1870 and united with the church at Oak Grove. To brother Bewley and Mary J. were born seven children as follows: Nancy Elizabeth, Sarah Ann, John W., James Thomas, George W., Julia B., and Mary I. All these are living ('94) except George W., and all are professors of religion. Mary J., the wife died September 12, 1868.

Brother Jesse Bewley was married a second time to Miss Ada T. Spilman in Polk County, February 26, 1871. Five children were given to them, viz: Eliza J., Jacob, Cora A., and Ada. (One is omitted.) All of the children are dead but Ada. Eliza J., died February 10, 1872. Jacob died January 28, 1874. Cora A., died September 4, 1877, Ada Spilman, the wife died January 28, 1880. She was converted and united with the church at Mt. View in Polk County. The first wife was not a member of the church. Ada, the daughter of the second wife, made a profession of religion in 1894. Brother Bewley married a third time to Mrs. E.E. (Haines) Odum, October 7, 1880 in Polk County, Missouri. No children were given to them. Sister C.E. was converted at the age of 14 and united with the Methodists and remained with them until the fall of 1893 when she united with the Baptist church at Turkey Creek in Polk County.

Sources

1. ↑ JAS T BEWLEY & C PETITION FOR TITLE TO LAND VS WM BEWLEY'S HEIRS Barren County Kentucky Circuit Court - case No 2721 - Filed 28 April 1862. - Barren County Kentucky Circuit Court Records Volume 2, Plantiffs A and B complied by Gladys Beneict Wilson and presented by Sandra K. Gorin January 1991 pages 72-75
2. ↑ Year: 1840; Census Place: Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 103; Page: 168; Family History Library Film: 0007823
3. ↑ Hennessey Clipper Hennessey, Oklahoma 10 Jan 1929, Thu • Page 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71839262/obituary-for-jesse-bewley-aged-91/

• Jess Bewley Sr. and wife, Mary Huckeby of Kentucky