Judge Washington Alexander MC MINN
1. Jackie McMinn says he has a marriage certificate, and a son, who can prove that Washington A. McMinn was outside Missouri, in 1855, In Tennessee until 1858, and back in Missouri by 1860.
2. He was still at home with his mother, Mary Derr, in 1860 Census, who declared her net worth at $12,000.
3. Washington was 27-years old and declared net worth of $3,800.
4. Jackie McMinn reports that Washington [Andrew] was a riverboat man, working out of St. Louis, MO, and traveling the TN River, which goes from St. Louis, to Knoxville, Chattanooga, Huntsville, AL, Tuscumbia, AL, and swings back north to Kentucky Lakes, and St. Louis. Jackie further reports that "Darrell tells me that on the tombstones, the name is Washington Andrew, along with his son Andrew, and both have the Navy Emblem, of the Anchor and Rope, a symbol of Navy, Merchant Marine, and Coast Guard".
5. There were also some Kinders listed in this household and they must have been the family of Louisa McMinn, who married Absalom Kinder.
6. Sources: 1870 Bollinger County Missouri Census, Wayne Township, enumerated 30 Jul 1870.
1880 Fillmore, Bollinger, Missouri Census, National Archives Film T9-0674, p. 531A.7. The following was shared by Red Anthony.
From the Banner Press Newspaper, Marble Hill Missouri
(Page 124 of the Banner Press Obituaries 1889 - 1924 by Nelda Wilkinson. Copywrite 1996)Judge Washington Alexander McMinn
August 19, 1897Judge Washington Alexander McMinn, one of the oldest and best citizens of Bollinger County, died at his home, Buchanan, Saturday evening, August 14, after a short illnes of appendicitis, aged 64 years, 5 month, and 25 days. Judge McMinn was born, reared and educated in Bollinger County. His parents were Samuel and Mary B. McMinn, who immigrated to Missouri in 1819, settling first in Cape Girardeau County and afterward removing to what is now Bollinger County.
Judge McMinn was a man of much enterprising spirit, was successful as a farmer and merchant, and years ago acquired a competency. His home, one of the finest farms in the state, comprising nearly 3000 acres, bears all the evidences of thrift and intelligence. He was appointed postmaster at Buchanan by Pres. James Buchanan, and held the office continuously for about forty years. He was one of the judges of the county and served a term of two years to satisfaction of his constituents. In 1867, Judge McMinn was united in marriage with Elizabeth Catherine Burk, also a native of Bollinger County, and who, with their four children, Samuel J. ; Andrew J.; merchants and illers at Salma - and Mary L. and Emma Caroline survives him
1. Red Anthony gives an alternate spelling of "Burk", and reports that she had a sister by the name of Agnes B. Burke.
2. The 1920 Census of Fillmore Twp, Bollinger, Missouri, taken January 6, ED 2, sheet 2B shows Elizabeth C. McMinn, head, 81, widow, Mo Mo Mo.
1. From the Banner Press Newspaper, Marble Hill, Missouri. [Page 124 of the Banner Press Obituaries 1889 - 1924 by Nelda Wilkinson. Copywrite 1996]
Andrew J. McMinn
Feb. 5, 1902Andrew J. McMinn, a highly respected citizen of this place, died at Cape Girardeau, January 30th, from blood poison. The remains were brought home and laid to rest in the family cemetery Janaury 31st, at 1 o'clock p.m. A dark cloud has fallen over this entire community and everyone mourns his untimely death. He was dutiful son, a kind brother, and and excellent citizen. We all join in one accord to extend sympathy to his aged motehr, his brother, and sisters in this, their hour of grief.
1. The family showed up in Wayne County, Missouri, which was later changed to Bollinger County.
2. Louisa was head of household on the 1850 Wayne County, Missouri, Census, p. 217b, household 506, which shows that her husband had already died between 1840/1850.
3. Louisa had four children by 1840, but, when she died between 1850/1860, Sophia, born in 1840 was not on the 1860 Census. either having already died or married and moved out.
4. Louisa's brother Washington Alexander McMinn & their mother took the other three children to raise.
1. In the 1870 Census, Peter W. Kinder was listed as Head of Household and his two brothers were living with him...probably back on the farm her mother had left.
2. Albert McMinn, 17, S, Black, works on farm, MO. This Albert McMinn was probably another freed slave.
1. Sophia had some sort of affliction according to her Grandfather, Samuel's will dated 14 May 1852.
1. Alternate spelling of given name: Millington
1. Page 143 from the Banner Press Obituaries, 1925 - 1939. By Nelda Wilkinson, copywrite 1998
Sam J. McMinn
February 19, 1931Sam J. McMinn, prominent citizen of this county, died at his home in Marble Hill Saturday night, February 14 at 11:40 p.m., aged 61 years. Mr. McMinn suffered a stroke of paralysis several years ago and had been an invalid since. Last week phnemonia developed causing his death.
Mr McMinn was a public leader in this county for years. He served this county as Circuit Clerk for two terms of four years each and for eight years he was on the board of managers of Hospital #4, Farmington. Mr. McMinn was also prominent in the business interest of the county. He was engaged in farming and the mercantile business with his father. He later organized the Peoples Telephone Co., which is now a part of the Scotia System here. He served as cashier of the Peoples Bank of Lutesville for a number of years, this bank being consolidated with the Bollinger County Bank in 1900. After the bank was consolidated he served for six years as cashier in the Bollinger County Bank. For a time he was with the Scott Tie Co., a timber concern which operated extensively in this county at that time. In later years he had been previously occupied with the management of his large farm near Buchanan. Mr. McMinn was born in this county near Buchanan and received his grade and high school education in this county. He attended Univ. of Ky. at Lexington where he graduated.
Mr. McMinn is survived by his widow, Mrs. Metta McMinn, a son, Samuel Jr., St. Louis, two sisters, Mrs. J. A. Berry, Cape Girardeau, and Mrs. Mary Gillan, Wash., D. C.
Mr. McMinn was married first to Miss Maude C. Conrad, Marble Hill, February 18, 1903, the son being born to this union. Mrs. McMinn died in 1909 and he was again married June 18, 1919 to Miss Metta C. Estes of Marble Hill, she surviving. Mr. McMinn was a member of the Odd Fellows and Masonic Fraternity.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Marble Hill Presbyterian Church. Intermet was in the Marble Hill Cemetery, in charge of the Masons.
1. Page 143 from the Banner Press Obituaries, 1925 - 1939. By Nelda Wilkinson, copywrite 1998
Sam J. McMinn
February 19, 1931Sam J. McMinn, prominent citizen of this county, died at his home in Marble Hill Saturday night, February 14 at 11:40 p.m., aged 61 years. Mr. McMinn suffered a stroke of paralysis several years ago and had been an invalid since. Last week phnemonia developed causing his death.
Mr McMinn was a public leader in this county for years. He served this county as Circuit Clerk for two terms of four years each and for eight years he was on the board of managers of Hospital #4, Farmington. Mr. McMinn was also prominent in the business interest of the county. He was engaged in farming and the mercantile business with his father. He later organized the Peoples Telephone Co., which is now a part of the Scotia System here. He served as cashier of the Peoples Bank of Lutesville for a number of years, this bank being consolidated with the Bollinger County Bank in 1900. After the bank was consolidated he served for six years as cashier in the Bollinger County Bank. For a time he was with the Scott Tie Co., a timber concern which operated extensively in this county at that time. In later years he had been previously occupied with the management of his large farm near Buchanan. Mr. McMinn was born in this county near Buchanan and received his grade and high school education in this county. He attended Univ. of Ky. at Lexington where he graduated.
Mr. McMinn is survived by his widow, Mrs. Metta McMinn, a son, Samuel Jr., St. Louis, two sisters, Mrs. J. A. Berry, Cape Girardeau, and Mrs. Mary Gillan, Wash., D. C.
Mr. McMinn was married first to Miss Maude C. Conrad, Marble Hill, February 18, 1903, the son being born to this union. Mrs. McMinn died in 1909 and he was again married June 18, 1919 to Miss Metta C. Estes of Marble Hill, she surviving. Mr. McMinn was a member of the Odd Fellows and Masonic Fraternity.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Marble Hill Presbyterian Church. Intermet was in the Marble Hill Cemetery, in charge of the Masons.
1. Jacob was killed in Battle of Kings Mountain.
1. James & Celia lived in Garrard County, Kentucky, then in 1832 moved to Clay County, Missouri.