Funderburk Family
This family was in Bronaugh very early and were featured in the 1887 History of Vernon County. We hope to learn more about them.
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From: History of Vernon County, Missouri. 1887, p. 799. (Post-office, Sheldon). As a whole Mr. Funderburk’s career in life has not been a very eventful one, as the world calls eventful, arid yet it has been one in which, as he looks back, there can be found much in which he may take a just pride. His entire life-work has been farming. To this occupation he was brought tip in Illinois, and it has been the center of all his efforts since coming to Missouri some 20 years ago. As a natural result, therefore, he has been successful, for experience has given him an extended knowledge of this calling. In the accumulation of land during his residence in Vernon County he has been especially fortunate, 480 acres now comprising his estate. To the cultivation of this tract he is now devoting himself with industry and care, already having it improved in an excellent manner. Mr. Funderburk was born in Tennessee, November 9, 1807, and was the son of Henry and Polly (Rape) Funderburk, both natives of Pennsylvania. In the original family there were 14 children, of whom Jacob was the third child. When eight years old he accompanied his parents to Sangamon County, Ill., and it was there that he first really commenced to obtain a thorough knowledge of agricultural life. In 1867 he left that section and settled in this county - a change which has proved most satisfactory in subsequent years. On August 20, 1828, Mr. Funderburk was married to Miss Ruth Simpson, a Kentuckian by birth, and they have two sons arid five daughters: William H., James K. Polk, Frances, wife of Charles Strites; Millie, wife of Silas Lard; Jane, now Mrs. Bartlett Y. Voss; Amanda, who married Samuel Downs, and Orleans, wife of George Shivers. Five are deceased. Mr. F. is an upright, straightforward man and one respected by his many acquaintances. |
The Funderburks are found living in Illinois before the Civil War. Soon after the Civil War ended, Jacob and Ruth moved to Vernon County, MO, settling in Drywood Township.
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Ruth Funderburk died March 17, 1880 and was buried in Avola Cemetery. Her birth date was listed as November 14, 1810. In just a few months, Jacob remarried. On August 31, 1880, he married Malvina Swofford in Vernon County. Jacob Funderburk died January 17, 1893 and was buried beside his first wife Ruth in Avola Cemetery. Their son John is buried there also. He died April 5, 1874 and he was 21 years old at the time of his death.
At least one of the sons of Jacob and Ruth settled in Vernon County - James K. Polk Funderburk. The 1900 Moundville Township census showed James and his family:
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James Funderburk |
49 |
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Clara E Funderburk |
43 |
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William H Funderburk |
23 |
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James C Funderburk |
21 |
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Minna M Funderburk |
17 |
Mrs. Clara E. Funderburk of Moundville died unexpectedly in March 1906, at the age of 50. She was up as usual one Saturday morning but about 10:00 a.m., she suffered a stroke and died about an hour later. Her husband, James K. Polk Funderburk, two sons and a daughter survived. The funeral was held the next afternoon and burial was in the Sheldon Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Funderburk had been called to Sheldon upon the death of his mother. They too lived in Moundville. James K. died July 15, 1914, at Sheldon. His death certificate gives a birth date of December 13, 1847 in Taylorville, Illinois. He was buried in Sheldon Cemetery beside his wife.
William H. Funderburk, son of James, had started out as a teacher. When the school year ended in early March 1903. Prof. W. H. Funderburk announced that a successful term had been completed at Lone Star School near Bronaugh. A few years later, he had become a minister. In 1905, Rev. Funderburk accepted the position as pastor of the Liberty Christian Church near Milo. He preached the funeral for the Johnson brother drownings at Bronaugh in 1908. This William H. Funderburk (1878 - 1953) and his wife, Elizabeth (1877 - 1958) are buried at Newton Burial Park in Nevada. Researchers are cautioned not to confuse this William H. (son of James) with his uncle of the same name (son of Jacob).
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