PIGG OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== PIGG, David B. 1856 - 1937 Clinton MO, Mar 1937 - D. B. Pigg, Pioneer Resident of Calhoun Dies - His Home Contained Remarkable Collection of Antiques - Also a Wonderful Library of Old Volumes - Truly an Outstanding Citizen - The desire often expressed by David B. Pigg, "I don't want money, all I want to do is to live, see things, and just want to accumulate enough to see me through life," was granted when he peacefully went into the eternal sleep at 8:15 p.m. March 13, 1937. He enjoyed a birthday celebration of his sister-in-law, Mrs. W. A. Coe, Wednesday of last week. That night he suffered two nervous chills, but his condition was not alarming, though he was bedfast, as his heart had been affected for some years. Saturday evening he ate at 6:00, sitting on the edge of the bed. About an hour later, he asked Mrs. Coe if she was tired, and when she replied, "No, I am here to take care of you," he laid back down in bed, turned away on his side and went into eternal sleep. David Pigg was born in Calhoun, April 22, 1856, a descendent of English parentage of one of the oldest and finest pioneer settlers in Henry County, who came from Kentucky to Calhoun about 1843. He spent most of his years when not traveling, in the town of his birth. The home where he died, on the east side of the square, was built flush with the street. In warm weather, he and his wife, seated in comfortable chairs and benches on the sidewalk, enjoyed their neighbors, exchanging ideas from early spring to late fall, it being an open forum. This group was an unofficial reception committee for the annual Calhoun Colt Show. Mr. Pigg, a keen student of human nature, had an insight into life as he found it and enjoyed companionship with those of like intellect, scorning a man's financial status, seeking those of a kindred spirit. Sometimes, after hearing the news from the neighborly gathering at his home, he would slip away to work crossword puzzles, or to read from his wealth of material in one of the best of libraries of Henry County, which contained over 1000 books, some dated as far back as 1830 and 1840 and which included a set of Missouri statues as old as 1865. During his youth, he yielded to a desire to see the world and traveled extensively, but in later years, he traveled mentally thru his books and the National Geographic Magazine. He has practically every issue for 25 or 30 years, and listened avidly when his wife read to him. He was happily married to Mrs. Mittie Kee, in 1904, and a trip to the World's Fair in St. Louis that year was their honeymoon, which was continuous to his death with a companionship that is rarely found. He was an outstanding citizen, ever abreast with progress and was among the first automobile owners in the county, his first a Winton, high-wheeled, open car, and the last one owned was a Chevrolet, sold about two years ago to a nephew, Dick King, at Leeton, who turned the sturdy well-kept engine into power for his buzz saw. He was a connoisseur, and had much fine old furniture, rare books, choice glass and miscellaneous articles, which accumulated until his home became a meeting place of antique collectors. About three years ago, he went to his step- son, Ferman Kee, who was in the insurance business at Calhoun, and handed him a brief sketch of his life, saying, "Herek, son, if you feel the need of some copy, you can type this off" for Mr. Kee was learning to type, but this paper was laid aside, then found Monday, a wonderful account of a life lived to the fullest, one that took the grain, and left the husk. His written life history says in part: "My education, what I have, is academic. At the age of 18, I went to Texas, where I taught two terms of school; one in Lavacca County and the other in Liveoak County. Went by rail and returned by horse, camping out every night except one which was at Johnstown, Mo., where I traded my mount for a duplex watch and $14. Staged to Montrose, caboose the rest of the way, which was Sunday. The first person I met on arrival home was William Edmondson, who was standing on the west end of the present depot platform and the next one was my father near the east end. When I arrived at home, my mother was sitting out in front and did not at once recognize me, but when she did Joy was unconfined. When I reached the age of 21, my mother traded 80 acres of land, the Tarr tract, for a stock of goods and put me in charge. After a few months in Calhoun I moved to Benton County when I established the Palo Pinto post office. The venture was not successful, and later I moved to Cass County where I did quite well. Later I went into business at Lewis, building my own store house. In addition to merchandising, I engaged in coal mining and developed one of the completest power plants in Henry county, being the pioneer in machine mining in Henry County. At one time I engaged in the drug business with A. M. Highnote. Just prior to the World War, I traded my stock of goods for a small farm in St. Clair County, closed my mine and quit, selling my mine equipment to the junk man. I have not engaged in active business since. Took a wife in 1904 and have lived and am now living in the same block in which I was born. My old home is still standing and the latch string of the kitchen, next room to the one in which I made my advent into the world, still hangs out. I have been in at least three-fourths of the states, seen the Pacific ocean and ridden on its waters. Have been up and down the Columbia river from Portland, Oregon, over that renowned scenic highway. My troubles have been those of the average citizen, while my pleasures have been augmented by my span of life and I am still getting much joy out of it. Aside from my mother, the best companion I ever had is my little woman. We are happily mated and reasonably healthy, thanks to our simple life." He is survived by his wife, his step-son, Ferman Kee, Warrensburg; a nephew, Mason Wall, Calhoun; nieces, Mrs. Will Tarr, Calhoun; Mrs. Dick King, Leeton; Mrs. Lelia Gray, who is now in Springfield; Mrs. Edith Simpson, Kansas City; and Mrs. Will Gutridge, Clinton. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 2:00 p.m. Monday by Rev. J. H. Long, pastor of the Methodist church there. Interment in Calhoun cemetery under the direction of Wilkinson Funeral Service. Messrs. Charles Wiley, C. S. Morrow, R. K. Jones, N. G. Ingle, J. W. Edwards and Tim Hardin carried his body to its last rest. PIGG, Edith ROBINSON 1824 - 1908 Edith Robinson was born in Madison county, Kentucky, January 4, 1824; while yet a child the family removed to near Winchester, Clark county, where she grew to womanhood, and on October 15, 1840, married David H. Pigg. In April, 1843, this sturdy young couple left their childhood home to rear a new home in the then Far West, bearing with them their first born, an 18 months-old daughter. They journeyed by water to Boonville, Mo., thence on horseback 75 miles to an uncle's, near Calhoun, and a week later, in the same month of their departure from Kentucky they located in Calhoun. Here they endured the hardships incident to pioneers - that glorious race now nearly vanished. Here the home was planted, children came, grew, planted other homes, and bore life's joys and griefs. May 1, 1896, the husband died at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 7 days. Widowed, his companion and helpmeet continued her residence in the structure erected over half a century ago, ministered unto by devoted children and grandchildren. Last fall her health began to fail, the last few months her condition becoming such as to require ever present and watchful care. So that her death ws not unexpected at any moment, yet when Death laid his icy finger on her placid brow Saturday morning last, the grief of those who mourn was strong and deep. Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, in the home where she had dwelt for nearly fifty-three years, kindred, friends and neighbors assembled to condole and pay tribute to one so long known and beloved. With tenderness Rev. R. J. Kyle, of the Methodist church, counseled bereaved, and then the casket was borne to the cemetery. Of nine children, six survive - Mrs. Sarah Wall, Mrs. J. W. Gutridge, Mrs. Gussie Renfro, John R., David B. and Butler Pigg, all present in the last sad hours, except Butler, who resides in Sedro Woolley, Washington. Besides these children, 32 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren, deceased leaves one brother, Jonas, five years her senior, living in Cook county, Texas. PIGG, Eliza Jane LOGAN 1873 - 1925 Clinton MO, Sep 1925 - Death of Mrs. H. L. Pigg - Mrs. H. L. Pigg died at her home in Leesville township, at 2:20 a.m. Thursday of last week, after an illness of about three weeks, but she had been in failing health all summer. Deceased's maiden name was Eliza Jane Logan, and she was 75 years of age the 4th of last February. She was born on the old Logan home place, in the neighborhood where she died, and had always lived in Henry county. For the past four years she had been blind, but with her sweetness of Christian character she bore this affliction with cheerfulness, saying a short time before she died that she would be called away soon, and would then be able to see everything about her, assuring those ministering to her that she was ready and willing to go, and if there was any regret, it was in leaving loved ones. She was a member of the Universalist church at Parks Chapel. About 60 years ago, she was married to H. L. Pigg, who survives her with the following children: Yantis R. Pigg, Clinton; Mrs. Martha Ellen LaRue, near Warsaw; Wm. Earl Pigg, Ponca City, Okla., and Manford Pigg, who resides at the parental home. All were present when she breather her last, except William Earl, who came for the funeral. Four children have preceded her in death - Mrs. Agnes Parks, Mrs. Emily Susan Parks, Mrs. Georgia Gibson and Nancy Alice Pigg. She also leaves four brothers and three sisters: David R. Logan, William Logan, Geo. B. Logan, J. A. Logan, Mrs. James R. Parks, Mrs. Annie Odle, and Miss Mattie Logan, all living in Leesville township, except William, who is at Nevada, and Geo, B., who lives in Colorado. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. last Sunday at Parks chapel, conducted by Rev. A. N. Lindsey, and interment was in the cemetery near by. PIGG, Emily PARKS 1825 - 1894 Died at the home of her son, Henry Pigg, near Coal, February 1, 1894, Mrs. Emily Pigg, aged 68. Mrs. Pigg was first taken with the la grippe some two weeks ago, which terminated in pneumonia fever. She was a patient sufferer, a member of the Universalist church and a good Christian lady. She will be missed by a large number of friends and, particularly, by the family of her son, with whom she had lived 17 years. Her remains were taken to Calhoun Feb. 3 and laid beside those of her husband. Leaves two sons, three brothers and one sister, Miss Jane Ann Parks, who has been quite poorly with consumption for some time and also has been making her home with Mr. Pigg, for the past three months. PIGG, Henry L. 1847 - 1929 Clinton MO, Feb 1929 - Died Friday, February 8, at 11:45 p.m., at the home of his son, Y. R. Pigg, 711 East Franklin street, Clinton of infirmities of old age. He had been in declining health for a number of years. A year ago this month, he had a severe illness, which left him so enfeebled that he could no longer maintain his own home, so his son and wife requested him to come to Clinton to make his home with them. Deceased was born near Calhoun, August 16, 1847, being 81 years, 5 months and 23 days of age. He attended school at Plumb Grove. At the time of his death he was one of the oldest native born Henry county citizens. January 17, 1867, he was united in marriage to Eliza Jane Logan at her home in eastern Henry county, making his home on a farm, southeast of Coal, until he came to the home of his son. This home was just east of the Turner school, and it was cleared by Mr. Pigg, and all the improvements put on. Their hospitality was known far and wide. The orchard and garden were well cared for and a delight to all. After his health became such that he was unable to farm, he delighted in directing the care of their garden. He and his beloved companion were happy in this house by the side of the road and the friendly spirit of their well kept home and farm cheered every passerby. His wife lived until four years ago. After her passing it was never the same, but he still clung to the old home, until he came to the home of his son, where they surrounded him with love and everything possible, but it did not take the longing away for his own home, altho he appreciated everything done for him. He enjoyed driving with Yantis, the modern things of life. He enjoyed reading and was well informed on every subject. This son and wife, who have given him this devoted care through these declining months will miss him most but they know that he is happy with his beloved companion, and his four daughters and two grandchildren who have passed on. The living children are Y. R. Pigg, Clinton; W. E. and M. L. Pigg, Ponca City, Okla., Mrs. Jeff LaRue, near Finey; also thirteen grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. One brother survives, James W. Pigg, who lives on East Franklin street. He was a member of the Universalist church. Rev. A. N. Lindsey, of the Christian church of Clinton conducted the services held at the Parks Chapel church Sunday, February 10, at 2:30 p.m., and the body laid to rest in the Parks Chapel cemetery by the side of his wife. The pallbearers being H. C. McDowell, W. E. Johnson, Fred Johnson, J. B. Oskin, Joe Herst and Grady Spangler. PIGG, John R. 1850 - 1916 "The Calhoun Clarion", Thursday, March 9, 1916 - After a lingering illness with cancer of the stomach, John R. Pigg departed this life Monday morning at the family home in Windsor, and was interred in Laurel Oak cemetery Tuesday afternoon, the funeral being one of the most imposing ever held in Windsor, quite a number of Calhoun relatives and friends attending. Deceased was a son of the late David H. Pigg and wife, and was born in Calhoun July 19, 1850. Here he grew to manhood, engaged in merchandising, some years ago removing to Windsor. In July 1872 he married Miss Lucy Smith of Carthage, Illinois, and to them were born a son and two daughters, who survive, their mother dying a decade or so ago. Nearly three years ago Mr. Pigg married Miss Emma Allison of Boonville, where he resided until a few weeks ago, when he was brought to the family home in Windsor, and loving wife and his children cared for him unceasingly. Besides the wife and children he leaves two sisters and two brothers - Mrs. Sarah F. Wall and D. B. Pigg of Calhoun, and Mrs. Gussie Birdwell of Sumas and Butler Pigg of Sedro Woolley, Washington, and a numerous kinship. PIGG, Mary Lucrecia PARKS 1852 - 1932 Clinton MO, Apr 1932 - Mrs. Mary L. Pigg Dead - At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Armilda Raney, on South McLane street, at 7 p.m. Monday, after being in failing health for several years. She had been bedfast since the Wednesday before. Mary Lucrecia Parks was born in Henry county near Coal, January 15, 1852. She was united in marriage January 27th, 1870 to John Reuben Pigg. Her husband died August 17 1895. Three children were given to this union, one daughter, Mrs. Lilly E. Cowden died 22 years ago and Miss Ollie Pigg died six years ago. The daughter, where she resided is the only living child. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Dr. Gordon, of Wagoner, Okla., who came for the funeral. She also leaves four grandchildren, Mrs. Babe Keyes, Reuben Raney, Mrs. Walter LaHue, and John Owen Cowden, of Clinton, Mrs. Clayta Shoe and Miss Kathryn LaHue are great- grandchildren. Marilyn Shoe is a great-great-grandchild. January 15, 1931 on Mrs. Pigg's 79th birthday, a five generation picture was taken, which the family prize very highly. Mrs. Pigg spent all of her married life on the farm near Coal. She came to Clinton about 25 years ago. She and her daughter, Miss Ollie, purchased a home on North 3rd street, where they lived until Miss Ollie died. She was small of stature, with coal black hair, sparkling eyes, a true Missouri gentlewoman, versed in womanly arts. Her home was a sunny spot on the street, where good cheer radiated, honesty and honor ruled. A place where all loved to stop and chat. Her needlework soon attracted friends and many were the tiny stitches she put in intricate patterns of quilting and construction before this womanly art swept back into fashion. After moving to Clinton she united with the Christian church and was baptized by Rev. Lindsey. She searched the Bible diligently for the precious promises and quoted the passages frequently. She believed that inspirations for better living and interpretations of life would be given to those who searched the scriptures. She never forced her belief on others, but her life was so clean and fine it was a daily example of what real Christianity will bring. she was regular in church attendance as long as her health permitted. The funeral was held at the Christian church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. N. Lindsey, assisted by Rev. Mitchell, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Burial in Englewood by the side of her daughters. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. 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