| Home Surname List Name Index Sources Email Us | Fifth Generation569. Lawson Howard Coffey was born on 15 August 1820 in Owen Co., IN.2370,2371 Lawson died on 7 August 1904 at the age of 83 in Alanthus Grove, Gentry Co., MO and was buried at Jennings Cemetery in Alanthus Grove, Gentry Co., MO.2372 Obituary, The Albany Ledger, Albany, MO, Aug. 19, 1904, Page 2 (Provided to Coffey Cousins by Margaret Wooderson) Lawson Coffey, Sr., was born in Owen county, Indiana, August 15, 1820, and grew up to be a quiet, orderly young man. He was highly esteemed by all, spent much of his time in the employ of his brother-in-law, David Allen, in buying and selling stock. In his business transactions he was regarded as trustworthy, honest, and reliable. He was baptized and united with the Baptist church at Bethel, Owen County, Indiany [sic], about 60 years ago, and always took delight in the old songs that were sung by many sweet, famillar [sic] voices now hushed in death. In 1850 he was united in marriage with Polly Adoline [sic] Litton. Two boys were the result of this union, one of whom is still living. His first wife died in 1857 and he was united in marriage with Eliza Ann Campbell, on the 15th day of August, 1858. Eight children were the result of this union, 5 boys and 3 girls, 6 of whom are now living - 4 boys and 2 girls. He moved from Indiana to the village of Alanthus, Mo., in Gentry county, one of the most beautiful garden spots in the world. In 1856, he united with the Christian church in Alanthus, Mo, about 30 years ago and lived a quiet and peaceable life of faith and hope, and was regarded by all as a faithful brother and friend whose voice was always heard on the side of right. No one loved quiet and order better than he. In his home he struggled to rule in love, and was always happy in the joy and happiness of loved ones there. His faithful companion will miss him most of all, for she has stood by him and he has been her constant care during the long years he has been a patient sufferer. He came to the end of life's journey on Sunday at 12:30 a.m., August 7, 1904. The funeral took place at the Baptist church, conducted by Elder J. H. Coffey, August 9, at 10:00 a.m., after which all that was mortal of Lawson Coffey, Sr., was laid to rest in the Jennings cemetery to await the resurrection morning. Elder J. H. Coffey His obituary says that he was born in Owen Co., IN, but that is probably too early for this family to have moved there. It also relates that his first wife Polly, died in 1857 after giving birth to two sons. It also provides the date for his marriage to Eliza. They later moved to Gentry Co., MO. Lawson Howard Coffey and Mary Adeline "Polly" Litton2373 were married on 1 February 1850 in Indiana. Mary Adeline "Polly" Litton, daughter of Joel Litton and Sarah Bridges, was born on 25 October 1827 in Monroe Co., IN. Mary died in Alanthus Grove, Gentry Co., MO in 1857. Lawson Howard Coffey and Mary Adeline "Polly" Litton had the following children:
Lawson Howard Coffey and Eliza Ann Campbell were married on 15 August 1858 in Monroe Co., IN. They appeared in the census on 19 July 1860 in Gentry Co., MO.2374 They2374 appeared in the census on 23 August 1870 in Gentry Co., MO.2375 Lawson and Eliza2375 appeared in the census on 19 June 1880 in Gentry Co., MO.2376 They2376 appeared in the census on 9 June 1900 in Wilson Twp., Gentry Co., MO.2377 Eliza Ann Campbell, daughter of William Campbell and Artie Roundtree, was born on 18 June 1836 in Monroe, Marion Co., MO.2378 She appeared in the census on 18 April 1910 in Gentry Co., MO.2379 Eliza died of gangrene on 6 March 1915 at the age of 78 in Stanberry, Cooper Twp., Gentry Co., MO and was buried at Alanthus Grove, Gentry Co., MO in March 1915.2380,2381 Obituary from The Herald newspaper Eliza A. Coffey was born in Monroe county, Mo., June 18th, 1836, and died in Stanberry [sic], Mo., March 6th, 1915, aged 78 years, 7 months and 12 days. (Note: recalculation shows that she was aged 78 years, 8 months and 18 days of age at time of death) She was the wife of Lawson Coffey, who preceded her in death Aug. 4, 1901. They moved to Gentry county in their early married life and this has been her home for nearly 50 years. To this union were born eight children - five boys and three girls. Wm. A. died when about two weeks old; Amanda E., wife of Charley Rainey, who died Oct. 29, 1899; Richard B., and Geo. S. Coffey, of Stanberry, Mo.; Mrs. M. F. Barton, of St. Joseph, Mo.; Chas. T. of Deadwood, S.D.; Lawson, Jr.; [sic] of Phoenix, Ariz.; Mrs. S. L. Rodecker of Topeka, Kans. (Grandma Coffey confessed her faith in Christ when 18 years of age and for 60 years she has been true to her convictions. She had a wonderful memory and a great vitality, always cheerful, even when suffering great pain.) The funeral services were held at her Stanberry residence, conducted by Eld. Lee. H. Barnum, and assisted by Bros. Wilkins and Tandy. A farther [sic] service was held in Alanthus by Eld. Henry Smith at the church. Interment in Jennings cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Peaceful be thy rest, dear mother. More and more each day we miss you, Through the columns of the Herald we desire to thank all the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our mother. Your kindness will never be forgotten. The Coffey Children A handwritten note attached to the obituary reads: "Statement by Mrs. Dora (Coffey) Miller Granddaughter of Reuben Coffey the 2nd of Owen Co., Ind. and his wife Exea Sophronia Stepp Mrs. Miller lives in Stanberry Mo. Many of his grandchildren live there. This is the obituary of Eliza Ann Campbell Coffey wife of Lawson Coffey. They were married at Sweet Home Mo. on horseback but I have not been able to find marriage record as they tell me the court house was not there in Maryville Mo. at that time The Mrs. Barton mentioned is Mrs. Mary Francis [sic] Boatwright. In later years she married Rev. H. C. Barton, a Baptist Minister. She died in St. Joseph, MO." Lawson Howard Coffey and Eliza Ann Campbell had the following children:
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