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William Pearson

14 Feb 1785 – 23 Nov 1869

Birth14 Feb 1785
Death23 Nov 1869
CemeteryPearson Farm Cemetery
Mexico , Audrain County , Missouri , USA
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William's parents were: Stephen Pearson 1770–1830 Mary Potts 1770–1850 William & known siblings: Joseph Pearson 1796–1855 Judge John Andrew Pearson 1797–1880 NOTE: Thanks to Cynthia (Pearson) Du Four for the following information: William was buried on his farm in Audrain Co, MO. Cindy, after receiving a newspaper article about the death of William's daughter, Sarah DeJarnett, has indicated that this proves that William was the brother of her ggg-grandfather, Judge John Andrew Pearson, and his brother, Joseph Pearson. Speculation about the relationship of the three brothers has been a family puzzle for many years - mystery now solved! Rufus Pearson was the son of John Andrew. Mexico Missouri Message (Mexico, MO) Thursday, January 24, 1918 "Mrs. Sarah R. DeJarnett, cousin of Mr. Rufus Pearson of Mexico, an early settler of this city, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Tomson, in Dallas, Texas, Jan. 13th." ----- The following Federal Census records have helped provide a brief glimpse into his life. Home in 1800 - Burke, NC Stephen Pearson Free White Persons - Males - Under 10 -2 Free White Persons - Males -10 thru 15 -2 Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44 - 1 Free White Persons - Females - Under 10 - 1 Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15 - 1 Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44 - 1 Number of Slaves - 1 Number of Household Members Under 16 - 6 Number of Household Members Over 25 - 2 Number of Household Members - 9 ----- William married Isabella (maiden name unknown) in Burke Co, NC on March 31, 1807. ----- William & Isabella's children were: 1 Richmond Pearson 1808–1875 B - Jan. 21, 1808 in Burke, NC D - 1875 in Salt River Township, Audrain Co, MO 2 James Washington Pearson B - March 19, 1816 in Burke, NC D - April 7, 1884 in Salt River Township, Audrain Co, MO 3 Mary Jane Pearson B - March 21, 1818 in Howard Co, MO D - MO Married William Brown in Mexico, Audrain Co, MO on July 25, 1839. 4 John Oliver Perry Pearson B - Sept. 30, 1820 in Howard Co, MO D - Jan. 6, 1876 in Elm Springs, Washington Co, AR Married Martha Ann Evans in Mexico, Audrain Co, MO on December 5, 1846. 5 Thomas Shelton Pearson B - Sept. 8, 1822 • Salt River Township, Audrain Co, MO D - 1879 in Klondike, Delta Co, TX Married Eliza Jane Wilburn in Callaway co, MO on March 23, 1843. 6 Sarah "Sally" Rachel Pearson B - Oct. 28, 1824 in Boone Co, MO D - Jan. 13, 1918 in Dallas, TX Married John Buckley DeJarnatt in Mexico, Audrain Co, MO on June 26, 1845. ----- An except from an article shown below: Liberty church was organized the third Sunday in August 1839. The ten charter members were Barbara Collins, Martha Collins, John T. Dillard, Wm. Pearson, Isabella Pearson, Richard Pearson, Mary Hall, Polly read, Wm. R. Douglass and Lucy Douglass. ... ----- On August 14, 1850, Wm. & Isabella Pearson, ages 65 & 67, lived in District 4, Audrain Co, MO. William was a Miller owning real estate valued at $550. Their daughter, Sarah, & her family lived with them. Household Members Wm Pearson 65 (born in NC) Isabella Pearson 67 (VA) S R Degernett 23 (their daughter, Sarah Rachel, born in MO - Married to John Degernett) John Degernett 28 (Farmer - born in KY) B H Degernett 4 (Sarah & John's son, born in MO) Lucy J Degernett 2 ((Sarah & John's daughter, born in MO) ----- The date William & Isabella, his son, John Oliver Perry & his wife, Martha & family, along Martha's parents & their family moved to Bates Co, MO is unknown. Isabella died in Bates County on December 28, 1858. In the late spring of 1860 William was living with the Evans family. On June 6, 1860, M.P. & Lucinda Evans, ages 53, lived in Lone Oak, Bates Co, MO. Their post office was in Pappinville. Household Members M P Evons 53 (farmer, land & personal estate valued at $1200 & $200) Lucinda Evans 53 Joseph Evans 22 (farmer - land valued at $200) Mary Evans 19 W Pearson 75 (John's father, William Pearson, born in NC - Gentleman, land & wealth valued at $400 & $200) Martha Clen 7 (born in MO) W B Youngs 38 (born in KY - Merchant - land & wealth valued at $2000 & $200) ----- The date William moved back to Audrain County is unknown. He died on November 23, 1869, & was buried on his farm. Warrenton Banner (Warrenton, MO) Tuesday, December 7, 1869 "William Pearson, an old citizen of Audrain County died near Mexico on the 23 ult. Mr. Pearson came to the west in 1819, when Missouri was yet a Territory. He was in the 85th year of his age and was said to be, as nearly all old citizens are, an excellent member of society." The Lincoln County Herald (Troy, MO) Thursday, December 9, 1869 "Wm. Pearson, an old and esteemed citizen of Audrain county, died on the 23 ult. He moved to the Territory of Missouri in 1817, and settled in what is now Boone county; from there he moved to Callaway county; and in 1837 removed to Audrain." ----- Mexico Missouri Message (Mexico, MO) Thursday, July 11, 1912 OLD CHURCH TO BE RAZED STANDS OVER THE LINE IN CALLAWAY COUNTY One of The Early Established Churches in Central Missouri Old Liberty Christian church, one of the early established churches of that denomination in Central Missouri, southeast of Benton City, over the line in the Kingdom of Callaway, built 40 years ago, is soon to be torn down and a new concrete edifice 32X24 feet, will be erected in its stead. More than $3,000 has been subscribed for the new building. On a recent Sunday an old-time love feast and big dinner was held at the church as a farewell to the old structure. Eld. Dameron, of Centralia, preached a stirring address on the occasion. Liberty church was organized the third Sunday in August 1839. The ten charter members were Barbara Collins, Martha Collins, John T. Dillard, Wm. Pearson, Isabella Pearson, Richard Pearson, Mary Hall, Polly read, Wm. R. Douglass and Lucy Douglass. ... The first church house, erected in 1839 in Audrain county, about three miles northwest of the present site, was of hewd logs and during the first few years the building was heated by a large open fire-place. About 1853 a carpenter named W.O. Austin built the second house, a frame, on the present church site. This building was used about twenty years, and was followed by the house soon to be sold, which was erected by Douglass & Thompson. At the time the third house was built, in 1873, the congregation numbered about 170 persons. ... ."

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