JOSEPH ALSUP OF STODDARD COUNTY MISSOURI

JOSEPH ALSUP OF STODDARD COUNTY MISSOURI

Apparently the first known record of this Alsup Family in Stoddard Co. Missouri was in 1837 when Joseph Alsup served on the County's second Grand Jury. The Alsup's had came into this county from Tennessee as many of the other early settlers had.

Joseph Alsup was born about 1795 in Anson Co. North Carolina, believed to have been a son of Joseph Alsop/Alsup and Drucilla Lawson. Joseph was married, probably in Henry Co, Tennessee, to Martha Taylor, daughter of Isaac Taylor and Nancy Baumgarner. Isaac Taylor died in Stoddard Co, Missouri by 1852, leaving his daughter Martha "Micka" thirty dollars in trade. Joseph and Martha had six known children: Allen, Machel/Kachel?, Cullen, Joseph Wesley, James and John Alsup. Joseph and Martha settled on a high ridge near what is now Idalia, which Joseph and his sons cleared and began farming. Martha had died before the 1860 census were taken and is believed to have been buried near their homestead. Joseph died 18 March 1868 in Castor Twp. Stoddard Co, Missouri.

This record is found in the Stoddard Co, Missouri Will Book C, page 66

To all persons to whom these presents shall come Greetings: Know ye, that whereas Joseph Alsup late of the county of Stoddard died interstate, as it is said, leaving at the time of his death property in this State which may be lost, destroyed or diminished in value if speedy care be not taken in the same, to the end, therefore, that the said property may be collected, preserved and disposed of according to law. We do hereby appoint Allen Alsup administrator of all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits, which were of the said Joseph Alsup at the time of his death, with full power and authority to secure and dispose of said property according to law, and collect all moneys due said deceased, and in general to do and perform all other acts things which are or hereafter may be required of him by law.

In witness whereof, I, Adrian B. Owen, Clerk of the County Court of said County, have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said court, at Office in Bloomfield, Missouri, the 30th day of March 1868. Adrian B. Owen, Clerk

Recorded March 30th 1868, Adrian B. Owen, Clerk

Allen Alsup made final settlement of the estate of Joseph Alsup on 30 January 1873, showing a total of $158.83. The only heirs of Joseph Alsup still living on this date were two sons, Allen and John and a grandson Elijah, who were each suppose to receive $51.76 as their third of the estate after all accounts were settled.

Allen signed a receipt for $51.76 which was due Elijah as his guardian, since Elijah was still a minor. On 26 July 1875, the Stoddard County Probate Court issued a citation to Allen Alsup to appear before them to show cause why he had failed to settle the account of Elijah Alsup, as guardian. This action was originally initiated by Margaret Alsup Roby, mother of Elijah and widow of Elijah's father Joseph Wesley Alsup who was killed in the Civil War. She had married as her second husband Ben Roby, who then became legal guardian of Elijah by the Stoddard County, Missouri Court. On 30 January 1875, H. H. Bedford signed a receipt for the third due John Alsup, saying it had not been paid in John's lifetime.

The children of Joseph and Martha Alsup

The First child of Joseph Alsup and Martha Taylor was Allen Alsup. He was born about 1828 in Tennessee and died 28 August 1883 in Castor twp. Stoddard Co. Missouri and was buried in the Bluff Cemetery. He married a neighbor's daughter Julia Wilson and started a small mill and cotton gin at the base of the Bluff Hill near the spring. During the War between the States, Allen closed the business and joined his brothers James and Wesley in Company D, First Division, Missouri State Guard. We do not know the circumstances of what happened to the Alsup family during this dark time, but Julia Alsup died and left three young children alone. Allen then left the State Guard and came home. He did not return to the army, but kept close contact with his brothers and friends in the Confederate Army. Allen was eventually issued an exemption by the United Forces.

After the War was over Allen remarried on 4 January 1865 in Stoddard Co, Missouri a widow, Mrs. Margaret Drucilla C. McAuley Alsup, the widow of Thomas Alsup, a distant relative, who also had died in the Civil War. Drucilla Alsup was born ca 1839 in Benton Co, Tennessee and died in 1888 and was buried in the Bluff Cemetery.

Allen Alsup left a Will, which was recorded in Will Book B, page 102-104 Stoddard Co, Missouri

In the Name of God, Amen, I, Allen Alsup of the county of Stoddard and State of Missouri, being in sound mind and having demonstrated to me daily the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, do make and publish this my last will and testament.

1st: I give and bequeath that all my just debts be paid including my funeral expenses by my Executrix hereinafter appointed as soon as convenient after my death.

2nd: I give and bequeath to my oldest daughter Martha B. Aslin, the wife of John B. Aslin, one dollar, to be paid by my Executrix hereinafter appointed twelve months after my death.

3rd: I give and bequeath my oldest son William A. Alsup, one dollar to be paid by my executrix hereinafter appointed twelve months after my death.

4th: I give and bequeath my son James A. Alsup, one dollar, to be paid by my executrix hereinafter appointed twelve months after my death.

5th: I give and bequeath my wife Drucilla C. Alsup, all the rest and residue of my property of every description, real, personal or mixed real estate during her natural life or so long as she remains my widow and after her death or marriage, I desire that my property of every description real, personal and mixed be equally divided between my six youngest children to wit: Peter Alsup, Christina Alice Alsup, Thomas Warren Alsup, Martha Ellener Alsup, George Washington Alsup and Maranda Ethel Alsup.

6th: I do hereby appoint Drucilla C. Alsup, my wife sole executrix, hereby revoking all former wills by me made, in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of August A. D. 1883. Allen Alsup

Signed and declared by the above named Allen Alsup to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request have subscribed our names as witness thereto. W. E. Almend and W. A. Harper

Entered into Probate Court of Stoddard C. Missouri, 17 September 1883, by W. E. Almend and W. A. Harper, subscribing witnesses thereto in relation to the execution of the same do declare and adjudge said instrument to be the last will and testament of the said Allen Alsup, deceased.

The known children of Allen Alsup and Julia Wilson were as follows:

Martha Ann Alsup, (1846-1892). She spent her entire life in Stoddard Co. Missouri and was buried in the Walker Cemetery. Martha married first to Robert Moore, on 11 Apr 1867 in Stoddard Co, Missouri. No issue. After his death she was married to James Alfred Kirby (1821-1873) on 23 December 1869 as his second wife. One son was born from this marriage, William R. "Wright" Kirby, (1871-1963) md (1) Elizabeth "Lizzie" Long, md (2) Manerva Jane Kinder. James Kirby died in 1873 and Martha married for the third time to John B. Aslin (1829-1914) on 16 Jul 1874, as his 2nd wife. Three children were born to this union, Alonzo Jackson Aslin, (1876-1959) md Manerva Belinda Long; Monroe T. Aslin, (1883-1945), md Dovie A. Stafford; and Mary R. Aslin, (1885-1935), md William L. Perry.

Daniel Alsup, (1849-1851). Stoddard Co. Missouri.

William A. Alsup, born 5 January 1853, Castor twp. Stoddard Co, Missouri and died 25 March 1918, Stoddard Co. and was buried in the Bluff Cemetery on land that his Father Allen had donated to be used as a cemetery. William first married 21 April 1873 in Stoddard Co. Missouri to Ethel Askew. No known issue. He was married (2) to Bernettie Manley about 1877. She was born 11 August 1846 in Georgia and died 9 Aug 1934, and was buried in the Bluff Cemetery. They became the parents of 3 children: Virginia Mae "Jennie" Alsup, (1879), Stoddard Co. Missouri. She married William A. Trotter, 14 Aug 1897; Florence Alsup, (1880-1963), Stoddard Co. Missouri and was buried in the Bluff Cemetery. She married 1900, to Charles M. Stroud; Joseph H. Alsup, (1882-1965), Stoddard Co. Missouri and was buried in the Bluff Cemetery. He married 1902, Lydia J. Clark and had 10 known children, Thelma, (1903-2000) md Reuben L. Harper; Bertha M., (1905) md Mr. Farmer; Aileen R. (1906), md Mr. Doughty; Candace K., (1908-1909); James R., (1911); Mozelle F., (1915-1916); Virginia L. (1919-1939), md Mr. Hill; Colleen, md Max Miller; Lillian and Maxine, md Mr. Neupert.

James Alexander Alsup, (1856-1934), Stoddard Co. Missouri and was buried in the Bluff Cemetery. He married Mary D. Livesay, 30 March 1879 in Stoddard Co. Missouri. She was born 28 July 1862 in Illinois and died 8 December 1911 and was also buried in the Bluff Cemetery. After Mary died James A. Alsup married (2) 1915, Mrs. Mary Culbertson Bolin, widow of William Baxter Bolin. She was born 1860 and died 1938 and was buried in the Bluff Cemetery. The children of James Alexander Alsup and Mary D. Livesay were: Elma Alsup, (1881-1901), Stoddard Co, Missouri. She was married 1900 to William J. Barham (1876-1929); John Oliver Alsup, (1883-1957), and was buried in the Bluff Cemetery. He married (1) 1903, Althie/Alpha E. Kelly, (1887-1920). They had 4 known children: Melissa Elma, (1905-1923), md Henry Hisaw; James Ernest (1907-1915) ; Vivian (1915), md Ralph Mayo and (2) Raymond Smith and Naomi. (1919), md James Hill. After the death of his first wife, John Oliver Alsup married (2) 1920, Miss Ada Bolin (1882-1952), daughter of William Baxter Bolin and Mary Culbertson. no issue.

The second family of Allen Alsup by Drucilla McAuley Alsup were:

Joseph Alsup, (1866-1879). Stoddard Co. Missouri

Isadore Alsup, (1868-1878). Stoddard Co. Missouri. Her grave was the first grave in the Bluff Cemetery.

John Peter Alsup, born ca 1870 and died after his Father died in 1883. He was buried in the Bluff Cemetery.

Christiana Alice Alsup, (1873-1901). She was buried in the Bluff Cemetery. She married 10 January 1891, as second wife of David Ashley Tate, (1858-1932). 5 children, 3 lived to adulthood: Albert Tate, (1892-1918) md Edith Reeves; Reuben Tate, (1893-1965) md Martha Susan Walker; and Jacob Cecil Charles Tate (1898-1938) md Mary Caroline Cates.

Thomas Warren Alsup, (1876-1901). Stoddard Co. Missouri, and was buried in the Bluff Cemetery. He married 4 October 1895, Ella McGuffey, (1876-1912), 3 children, Elsie (1896); Chester Omer, (1898-1978), md (1) Martha Johnson (2) Myrtle Gainer (3) Caroline Tate; and Icy/Ivy, (1900). After the death of Thomas W. Alsup, his widow Ella McGuffey Alsup married 24 May 1902 as 3rd wife of David Ashley Tate (1858-1932)

Martha Ellener Alsup, (1878) Stoddard Co, Missouri. She married 31 Jan 1892, William F. Cossairt.

George Washington Alsup, (1881) Stoddard Co. Missouri. No other information.

Maranda Ethel "Effie" Alsup, (1883-1920), Stoddard Co, Missouri and was buried in the Bluff Cemetery. She married 1903, Stoddard Co, Missouri to James E. South (1876-1952) 2 known children, Edith M. South, (1906) and Vernis B. South, (1909).

The second wife of Allen Alsup was Drucilla C. McAuley Alsup, who was first married on 29 January 1852 in Benton Co, Tennessee to Thomas Alsup, son of Hugh Alsup and Nancy Brewer. He was born 1830, Henry Co, Tennessee and died in the Civil War. They had four known children, Maryetta Alsup, 1853; John Alsup, 1855; Sarah E. Alsup, 1861; and Angeline Alsup 1861, all born in Benton Co, Tennessee. The third child Sarah E. Alsup was married 31 October 1885, in Stoddard Co, Missouri as first wife of David Ashley Tate. They had two known children, Rebecca "Becky" Tate, born December 1886 and an infant Dorothy Tate, born 1889. Sarah E. Tate was dead by 10 January 1891, as on that date her husband David Tate married her half sister, Christina Alice Alsup.

The second child of Joseph Alsup and Martha Taylor was a son Machel/Kachel Alsup. He was born 1832, Henry County, Tennessee. No other information about him after the 1850 census where he was listed as 18 years of age. Some researchers say this was a daughter Rachel, but the census shows as male.

The third child of Joseph Alsup and Martha Taylor was Cullen Alsup. He was born 1834, Henry Co, Tennessee. I believe he died in the Civil War, however no records have been found. He married, date unknown, Susan M. Cates, daughter of Robert Wesley Cates and Mary S. Jackson. She was born 15 Dec 1827 in McMinn Co, Tennessee and died 28 Aug 1896 in Stoddard Co, Missouri and was buried in the Tropf Cemetery. Susan had an illigitimate daughter Tilitha Paralee Cates, born 30 Mar 1850, Weakley Co, Tennessee, that used the name Alsup. Paralee Alsup married (1) John Wilson, 8 January 1878. After John Wilson died, she married (2) ca 1884, as 2nd wife of Martin Tropf, (1833-1899). Paralee died 9 Mar 1912 and was also buried in the Tropf Cemetery.

The fourth child of Joseph Alsup and Martha Taylor was Joseph Wesley Alsup. He was born 1837, Stoddard Co. Missouri, and died in the Civil War. He married, date unknown to Margaret maiden name believed Taylor, daughter of Benjamin Taylor. She was born ca 1844 Stoddard Co, Missouri and died before April 1875 when her second husband Benjamin Allen Roby married his 3rd wife. Joseph W. and Margaret Alsup had son Elijah Alsup, born 1862, Stoddard Co, Missouri and died 1876 in his 14th year. When he died his legal guardian was Ben Roby. This child was named to inherit a third share in the settlement of the estate of his grandfather Joseph Alsup.

The fifth child of Joseph Alsup and Martha Taylor was James Alsup. He was born 1849, Stoddard Co, Missouri. No information on him, but Jerry Alsup thinks he is the James Alsup who married Mary Lynn Trotter, 30 March 1865 in New Madrid Co, Missouri and had a child Cordelia Alsup, born ca 1866 or later. Both her parents were dead by 1870, as she seemed to have been orphaned by then.

The sixth child of Joseph Alsup and Martha Taylor was John Alsup. He was born 1842, Stoddard Co, Missouri. He was deceased by 1875, as in the settlement of Joseph Alsup's estate he was listed as deceased. Jerry Alsup said he was killed somewhere out west. No other information.