Hickory-Benton County MO Archives Obituaries.....Breshears, A.J. (Little Jack) March 19, 1940
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The Index (Hickory Co., Mo. newspaper) April 4, 1940
A.J. Breshears Jr., son of Wm. and Mary Jane Breshears was born August 8, 1859 
in Texas, and departed this life March 9, 1940, at his home in Avery, Mo., at 
the age of 80 years, 7 months and 11 days.  He was united in marriage to Ida 
May Ausburn, December 19, 1880.  To this union nine children were born.  
Willie, Harvey, Marvin and Clemie preceded him in death.  Those surviving with 
his companion are,Marion of Wheatland; Mrs. Lucy Ihrig, Everton, Mo.; Clyde, 
Modesto, Calif.; Mrs. Omer Cox and Mrs. Icel Button, Avery, Mo.  Besides the 
immediate family he leaves 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren and a 
host of other relatives and friends.     Two sisters, Mrs. Rachel Murray and 
Sallie Harper, preceded him in death.  He was left an orphan when only about 
two years of age.  He made his home with his grandmother.  He grew to manhood 
in the Breshears Valley and his entire life was spent in and near this place,  
where he made many friends.  He was a devoted companion and father and a good 
neighbor and citizen.  His friends were numbered by his aquaintances.  Funeral 
services were conducted by Rev. James Mohler of Leeton, to a large crowd of 
sorrowing relatives and friends, Thursday at 2 p.m..  Interment was in the 
Brethren cemetery at Avery.     Card of Thanks     We wish to express our 
thanks and appreciation to our neighbors and friends for their many kindnesses 
and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father, A. 
J. Breshears, also for the beautiful floral offerings.     Mrs. Ida M. 
Breshears, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Breshears,  Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Breshears,  Mr. 
and Mrs. Omer Cox,  Mrs. Lucy Ihrig, Mrs. Icel Button.     

Additional Comments:
This obit is about Andrew Jackson Breshears (aka Little Jack) s/o William 
Marion & Mary Jane Pippin Breshears and grand s/o Henry & Atsey Breshears.  The 
name "Jr." in the obit was possibly an error.

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