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BRASSFIELD, John Alva Jr.

BRASSFIELD, John Alva Jr.

Male 1924 - 2011  (86 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  BRASSFIELD, John Alva Jr. was born on 23 Jun 1924 in Dunlap, Edwards, Missouri, USA (son of BRASSFIELD, John Alva and FISHER, Lillie Alberta); died on 11 Feb 2011 in North Kansas City, Clay, Missouri, USA; was buried on 14 Feb 2011 in Trenton, Edwards, Kansas, USA.

    Notes:

    JA Brassfield, an 86-year-old lifelong Trenton area resident, died at 8:47 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 at the North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City. He had recently resided at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today (Monday, Feb. 14, 2011) at Resthaven Mortuary, north of Trenton. Bro. Duane Campbell officiated. Jim Ingraham was the pianist. The Honey Creek Minuteman Group sang “When We All Get to Heaven.” The congregation sang “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and special music included “God Bless the USA” and “Peace in the Valley.” Pallbearers were Jay Cooksey, Clay Brassfield, Casey Brassfield, Dan Knapp, Philip Grisamore, Kenneth Brown, Avery Cooksey and Carson Cooksey. Honorary pallbearers were Danny Shuler, Bob Holloway, Eric Hoover, Leon Spencer, Lewis Lynch, Jake Diercks, Eldon Cooksey, Gary Speck, Tracy Morrison, Aaron Huffstutter, Brent Wyant, Jerry Roberts, Larry Bunnell and Gary Bunnell. Burial was in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton, following military graveside rites by the Joseph L. Norton VFW Post No. 919 of Trenton. Those participating were Lannie Harkins, Bart Shaw, John Rice, Jeb Walker, Paul Ellis, Bob Haggy, Jerry Trump and Charles Davidson. Mr. Brassfield was born on June 23, 1924, the son of Alva and Lillie Fisher Brassfield north of Dunlap. He attended the rural Herbert School and graduated from Trenton High School in 1941. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, attaining the rank of sergeant. He was married to Sue Reed on Nov. 25, 1948 at Honey Creek Chapel Church. They began farming east of Trenton, starting a grade A dairy in 1953. In the early 1960’s, Mr. Brassfield started a career with Farm Bureau Insurance, which continued until his retirement in 1990. Mr. Brassfield joined Honey Creek Chapel Christian Church in May 1940 and was an active member his entire life, including serving as board president and elder. He was also a member of Mid-America Dairymen, Joseph L. Norton VFW Post 919 and was active in the school and church activities of his family, including the Pleasant Center 4-H Club. Mr. Brassfield is survived by his wife, Sue Brassfield of Trenton; three children, Jane Ann Cooksey and her husband, Mike of Trenton, Thomas Reed Brassfield and his wife, Marla of Overland Park, KS and Nancy Jean Brown and her husband, Roger of Lilburn, GA; nine grandchildren, Michelle Turitto, Jay Michael Cooksey, Jada Cooksey, Amy Knapp, Clay Brassfield, Casey Brassfield, Abby Knapp, Jennifer Fobart and Julia Webb; five great-grandchildren, Avery and Carson Cooksey, Beckham and Hudson Fobart and Elijah Webb; special friends, Tracy Morrison and Marti Curtis; two sisters, Marjorie Grisamore of Galt and Marianna Eaves of Columbia; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Dwight Brassfield; a sister, Frances Brown; and an infant brother, Robert. Memorials are suggested to the North 65 Senior Center. Online condolences may be left at www.whitakereads.com.


    Buried:
    Resthaven Memorial Gardens

    Died:
    North Care Hospice House

    John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Living
    3. Living

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  BRASSFIELD, John Alva was born on 16 Sep 1894 in Grundy, Missouri, USA (son of BRASSFIELD, Jonathan Noah and MILLER, Clara Ella); died on 20 Feb 1959 in Grundy, Missouri, USA; was buried in Trenton, Grundy, Missouri, USA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Sugar Creek Cemetery

    John married FISHER, Lillie Alberta on 16 Sep 1915 in Trenton, Grundy, Missouri, USA. Lillie (daughter of FISHER, Francis Marion and DAVIS, Minerva Anna) was born on 20 Feb 1895 in Galt, Grundy, Missouri, USA; died on 13 May 1967; was buried in Trenton, Grundy, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  FISHER, Lillie Alberta was born on 20 Feb 1895 in Galt, Grundy, Missouri, USA (daughter of FISHER, Francis Marion and DAVIS, Minerva Anna); died on 13 May 1967; was buried in Trenton, Grundy, Missouri, USA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Sugar Creek Cemetery

    Children:
    1. BRASSFIELD, Francis Marion was born on 28 Aug 1916 in Missouri, USA; died before 2011.
    2. BRASSFIELD, Dwight Miller was born on 10 Aug 1918 in Trenton, Grundy, Missouri, USA; died before 2011.
    3. Living
    4. 1. BRASSFIELD, John Alva Jr. was born on 23 Jun 1924 in Dunlap, Edwards, Missouri, USA; died on 11 Feb 2011 in North Kansas City, Clay, Missouri, USA; was buried on 14 Feb 2011 in Trenton, Edwards, Kansas, USA.
    5. BRASSFIELD, Robert Fisher was born on 28 Feb 1933 in Missouri, USA; died on 5 Jan 1934 in Missouri, USA; was buried in Trenton, Grundy, Missouri, USA.
    6. Living


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  BRASSFIELD, Jonathan Noah was born on 25 Jun 1852 in Spring Hill, Livingston, Missouri, USA (son of BRASSFIELD, William Riley and TRAMMELL, Rachel G.); died on 16 Aug 1924 in Trenton, Grundy, Missouri, USA; was buried on 19 Aug 1924 in Trenton, Grundy, Missouri, USA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Maxwell Grove Cemetery

    Jonathan married MILLER, Clara Ella on 12 Feb 1879 in Livingston, Missouri, USA. Clara (daughter of MILLER, John Willis and BLAND, Mary Elizabeth) was born in Aug 1858 in Ohio, USA; died about 1932; was buried in Grundy, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  MILLER, Clara Ella was born in Aug 1858 in Ohio, USA (daughter of MILLER, John Willis and BLAND, Mary Elizabeth); died about 1932; was buried in Grundy, Missouri, USA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Maple Grove Cemetery

    Children:
    1. BRASSFIELD, Lena Maude was born on 16 Sep 1887 in Jackson, Livingston, Missouri, USA; died on 18 Jan 1959; was buried in Trenton, Grundy, Missouri, USA.
    2. 2. BRASSFIELD, John Alva was born on 16 Sep 1894 in Grundy, Missouri, USA; died on 20 Feb 1959 in Grundy, Missouri, USA; was buried in Trenton, Grundy, Missouri, USA.
    3. BRASSFIELD, Henry Vincil was born on 9 Jan 1885 in Grundy, Missouri, USA; died on 17 Mar 1939 in Trenton, Grundy, Missouri, USA; was buried in Trenton, Grundy, Missouri, USA.
    4. BRASSFIELD, Unknown was born about 1884; died about 1884.
    5. BRASSFIELD, Grace Truman was born on 14 Oct 1890 in Livingston, Missouri, USA; died about 1919 in Knowlton, Custer, Montana, USA; was buried in Grundy, Missouri, USA.
    6. BRASSFIELD, Frank Richard was born on 9 Sep 1882 in Chillicothe, Livingston, Missouri, USA; died on 12 Jul 1962 in Fresno, California, USA.
    7. BRASSFIELD, Edward Ernest was born on 22 Nov 1879 in Galt, Grundy, Missouri, USA; died on 10 Jul 1882; was buried in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri (Brassfield Cemetery).

  3. 6.  FISHER, Francis Marion was born about 1855 in Illinois, USA (son of FISHER, Moses and CHINN, Margaret).

    Francis married DAVIS, Minerva Anna. Minerva was born about 1874 in Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  DAVIS, Minerva Anna was born about 1874 in Illinois, USA.
    Children:
    1. 3. FISHER, Lillie Alberta was born on 20 Feb 1895 in Galt, Grundy, Missouri, USA; died on 13 May 1967; was buried in Trenton, Grundy, Missouri, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  BRASSFIELD, William Riley was born on 12 Feb 1815 in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA (son of BRASSFIELD, James George and MOBERLY, Mary Stulse); died on 6 Aug 1895 in Livingston, Missouri, USA; was buried on 7 Aug 1895 in Chillicothe, Livingston, Missouri, USA.

    Notes:

    Livingston County, Missouri Cemeteries
    Brassfield Cemetery
    Located at Section 29, Township 59, Range 24, Jackson Township
    West from Chillicothe on 190 to Route Y, then North 4 miles. Good condition, fenced, maintained
    Special thanks to Sue Jones., for contributing this cemetery information.

    BRASSFIELD
    Riley, Feb. 12, l8l5-Aug. 6, 1895
    Rachel, wife of Riley, Jan. 1, 18__-Oct. 15, 1894
    Eddy Ernest, son of J. & C. E., died July 10, 1882-21 yrs., 7 mo., 10 da.

    RILEY BRASSFIELD

    (Farmer and Stock-raiser, Section 23, Post-office, Chillicothe).

    The old settlers of Jackson township are no more worthily represented in the present work than by the subject of this sketch, who came here at a time when Indians were numerous and game of all kind abounded; his nearest market for supplies was at Lexington, and he has indeed lived to see this wilderness "bud and blossom like the rose." Mr. Brassfield has always been a farmer, the calling to which be was reared, and one that has offered him much profit. His birth occurred in Claiborne county, Tenn., February 12, 1814, his parents being James and Mary Brassfield, also of Tennessee nativity, both now deceased, the mother having died after her removal to Missouri. Seven children were in their family: Minter, Riley, Ansel, Elizabeth, Permelia, Charles and Aaron. Riley Brassfield, the subject of this sketch, first came to this State in 1833, taking up his location in Livingston county, but in 1837 he returned as far South as Kentucky, and the same year married Miss Rachel Trammel, daughter of Peter and Mary Trammel, also originally from Tennessee, both then of Kentucky. Subsequently Mr. Brassfield returned to this county and township and located on his present homestead, which embraces 300 acres of fine land, well improved and adorned with a commodious dwelling. Mr. Brassfield's marriage above referred to was consummated September 17, 1837, his wife being one of 11 children, whose names were Dennis, William, Nancy, Elizabeth, Milly Thomas, Mary, Rachel, Sallie, Archibald and Margret. Ten children born to Mr. and Mrs. Brassfield grew up to mature years: Laura J., born June 13, 1838, wife of F. M. Hughes; Mahala A., born September 10, 1839, now Mrs. J. B. Pond; Emily C., born September 23, 1841, married H. H. Turner, and is now deceased; G. M., born August 6, 1843; Mary M., born September 28, 1845, now Mrs. Joseph Irwin; Martha A., born November 23, 1847, wife of A. J. Bone; Zerilda E., born December, 1849, now Mrs. Richard Curtis; J. N., born June 25, 1852; Letitia, born July 14, 1855, married H. H. Purnes, and Rachel J., born April 12, 1862, is Mrs. George Ranbie. Mr. Brasfield and wife have been members of the Baptist Church for 50 years, and have always taken warm and devoted interest in the progress of their religion. They are ever ready to lend a helping hand, and in many instances their liberality has been shown. This portion of the county has been greatly aided by their influence and help.


    Buried:
    Brassfield Cemetery

    William married TRAMMELL, Rachel G. on 17 Sep 1837 in Adair, Kentucky, USA. Rachel (daughter of TRAMMELL, Peter and TODD, Mary) was born on 1 Jan 1818 in Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee, USA; died on 14 Oct 1894 in Galt, Grundy, Missouri, USA; was buried on 15 Oct 1894 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri (Brassfield Cemetery). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  TRAMMELL, Rachel G. was born on 1 Jan 1818 in Jacksboro, Campbell, Tennessee, USA (daughter of TRAMMELL, Peter and TODD, Mary); died on 14 Oct 1894 in Galt, Grundy, Missouri, USA; was buried on 15 Oct 1894 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri (Brassfield Cemetery).
    Children:
    1. BRASSFIELD, Martha Asbury was born on 23 Nov 1847 in Spring Hill, Livingston, Missouri, USA; died on 16 Jul 1926 in Livingston, Missouri, USA.
    2. BRASSFIELD, Letitia C. was born on 14 Jul 1855 in Spring Hill, Livingston, Missouri, USA; died on 25 Dec 1937 in Belleville, Republic, Kansas, USA.
    3. BRASSFIELD, Lorendo was born about 1850 in Spring Hill, Livingston, Missouri, Missouri, USA.
    4. BRASSFIELD, Emily C. was born on 23 Sep 1841 in Spring Hill, Livingston, Missouri, USA; died on 27 Oct 1871 in Grundy, Missouri, USA.
    5. 4. BRASSFIELD, Jonathan Noah was born on 25 Jun 1852 in Spring Hill, Livingston, Missouri, USA; died on 16 Aug 1924 in Trenton, Grundy, Missouri, USA; was buried on 19 Aug 1924 in Trenton, Grundy, Missouri, USA.
    6. BRASSFIELD, Zerelda Elizabeth was born on 2 Dec 1849 in Spring Hill, Livingston, Missouri, USA; died on 13 Aug 1927.
    7. BRASSFIELD, Louisa Jane was born on 18 Jun 1838 in Spring Hill, Livingston, Missouri, USA; died on 10 Sep 1909 in Livingston, Missouri, USA; was buried in Chillicothe, Livingston, Missouri, USA.
    8. BRASSFIELD, Granville Madison was born on 6 Aug 1843 in Spring Hill, Livingston, Missouri, USA; died on 10 Jul 1923 in Frankfort, Marshall, Kansas, USA.
    9. BRASSFIELD, Isabel K. was born on 2 Apr 1862 in Spring Hill, Livingston, Missouri, USA; died on 1 Jul 1955.
    10. BRASSFIELD, Mary Margaret was born on 23 Sep 1845 in Spring Hill, Livingston, Missouri, USA; died on 4 Mar 1897 in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA.
    11. BRASSFIELD, Mahala Asbury was born on 10 Sep 1839 in Spring Hill, Livingston, Missouri, USA; died on 30 Dec 1907 in McKinney, Collin, Texas, USA; was buried in McKinney, Collin, Texas, USA.
    12. BRASSFIELD, Rachel J. was born on 2 Apr 1862 in Spring Hill, Livingston, Missouri, USA; died about Nov 1919.

  3. 10.  MILLER, John Willis was born in Nov 1818 in Ohio, USA.

    John married BLAND, Mary Elizabeth about 1857. Mary was born in Nov 1840 in Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  BLAND, Mary Elizabeth was born in Nov 1840 in Ohio, USA.
    Children:
    1. 5. MILLER, Clara Ella was born in Aug 1858 in Ohio, USA; died about 1932; was buried in Grundy, Missouri, USA.
    2. MILLER, Laura E was born on 2 Feb 1865 in Columbus, Fairfield, Ohio, USA; died on 17 Apr 1943 in Chillicothe, Livingston, Missouri, USA.
    3. MILLER, Charles M was born in Sep 1879 in Ohio, USA.
    4. MILLER, Frank S. was born in Jul 1861 in Ohio, USA.
    5. MILLER, Albert was born in Jan 1870 in Missouri, USA.
    6. MILLER, William J Scott was born on 29 Dec 1861 in Ohio, USA; died on 16 Nov 1942.

  5. 12.  FISHER, Moses was born on 14 Nov 1821 in Kentucky, USA.

    Moses married CHINN, Margaret on 23 Jan 1848 in Wabash County, Indiana. Margaret was born about 1830 in Indiana, USA; died on 13 Aug 1861 in Galt, Grundy, Missouri, USA; was buried in Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri (Stepp Cemetery). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  CHINN, Margaret was born about 1830 in Indiana, USA; died on 13 Aug 1861 in Galt, Grundy, Missouri, USA; was buried in Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri (Stepp Cemetery).
    Children:
    1. FISHER, Albert Ernest was born on 12 Dec 1859 in Galt, Grundy, Missouri, USA; died on 5 Sep 1915 in Galt, Grundy, Missouri, USA; was buried in Grundy County, Missouri (Sugar Creek Cemetery).
    2. FISHER, George W. was born on 3 Dec 1857.
    3. FISHER, Elizabeth was born about 1854.
    4. 6. FISHER, Francis Marion was born about 1855 in Illinois, USA.



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