Violetta 'Vilety' Smith Alexander Wren
16 May 1842 - 29 March 1906
Tombstone: 17 May 1841 - 29 March 1906
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Daughter of Jeremiah Smith & Elizabeth Ross Smith.
Wife of John J. Alexander.
Third wife of Isaac Watts Wren.
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Violetta Smith Alexander Wren
16 May 1842 - 29 March 1906
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OBITUARY.
Mrs. Violetta Wren (nee Smith) was born in Tippecanoe county, Ind., May 16th. 1842, and died at her late home in Carl Junction, Mo., March 29th. 1906, at the age of 64 years, 10 months and 12 days.
She was married to John J. Alexander in Tippecanoe county, March 7, 1867.
There were born to this union four children; two are dead, and the other two, Wm. R. Alexander and Logan Alexander, are now living in Chautauqua county, Kas.
Mr. Alexander died February 13, 1881.
Mrs. Alexander was again married to Isacc W. Wren in Chautauqua county, Kas., July 8th. 1884, and there was born to them one son, Burt J. who now resides with his parents in Carl Junction.
The first husband of the deceased was a Methodist minister and soon after their marriage she united with the Methodist church and ever afterwards lived a consistent christian life.
She left to mourn her death a husband, three sons, two brothers, C. F. and A. B. Smith and one sister in Indiana, and a large number of relatives and friends.
On behalf of the relatives we extend grateful thanks to the neighbors and friends for their generous kindness and loving sympathy rendered these bereaved relatives.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. T. Ferguson.
The Women's Relief Corps, of which deceased was a member, performed it's burial rites about the casket, in the church.
Interment in city cemetery.
Carl Junction Standard,
Friday, April 6, 1906
Carl Hunction, MO.
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http://preview.tinyurl.com/qjcxxdj
John J. Alexander
Civil War Soldier
Co. D, 20th O.V.I., V.R.C., Co. H, 174th O.V.I.
by John Quist
(numbers) are footnotes to source of info.
Part of:
John may have returned to his parents’ home in Berlin Township, Delaware County after his discharge, but if so, he did not remain long. On March 7, 1867 in Tippecanoe County, IN, he married Violetta (recorded as Vilety) Smith, (23) born on April 17, 1841 in Indiana. (24)
Her cooper/woodworker father, Jeremiah Smith, was born on October 19, 1808 in Ohio. (25) In about 1824 (probably in Ohio), he married Elizabeth Ross, (26) born in about 1808 in New Jersey. (27) Ten children were reported born to them: Hannah Lee (?), Elisheba/Elisheha (1829), William A. (1832), Vashti (1833), Sarah Jane (1836), Charles Francis (1839), Violetta (1841), Elizabeth (1843), James R. (1844), and Albert B. (1849). (28)
The family moved to Tippecanoe County, IN between 1836 and 1839, where Elizabeth died on November 25, 1869 and was buried in the Monroe Cemetery. (29)
Soon after, Jeremiah and some of the children moved to Carl Junction, Jasper County, MO, where Jeremiah died on July 10, 1884 and was buried in the Twin Groves Cemetery. (30)
Five children were reported born to John and Violetta: William Reed (1870), Logan A. (1874), Bertha (1875-1875), Morton (1875), and Bertha (1877). (31)
For the 1870 U.S. census, they were living in Newtonia (now part of the Joplin metropolitan area), Newton County, MO, and for the 1880, in Mineral Township, Jasper County (north of Newton County).
John J. Alexander died there on February 13, 1881 (two days after his 40th birthday) and was buried in the Twin Groves Cemetery, Jasper County. (32)
On October 2, 1882, Violetta applied for a U.S. government pension as the widow of a Civil War veteran. (33)
On July 7, 1883, Violetta married widower, a farmer Isaac Watts Wren, born on July 11, 1839 in Bloomfield, Logan County, OH. (34)
On January 19, 1860 in Logan County, he married Martha J. Kiger, (35) birthdate unknown, born in Ohio (possibly Logan County), who died there on December 24, 1860 at the age of 19 years and was buried in the Plum Cemetery at the village of Lakeview. (36)
Isaac Wren enlisted on November 2, 1861 as a Private for three years in Company K, 57th O.V.I. and was mustered out on August 14, 1865 at Little Rock, AR. (37)
On October 12, 1865 in Logan County, he married Sarah A. Kiger (38) (sister of Martha?), born in about 1839 in Ohio (possibly Logan County). (39) Six children were reported to them: Jabeth (Jabez?)/Julis/Julius W. (40) (1867), Mary E. (1868), Pearlia (1870), Emma (1873), Georgie (1875), and Alfred (1878). (41)
For the 1870 census, they were at Owl Creek, Woodson County, KS, and for the 1880, at Summit, Chautauqua County, KS. Soon after the 1880 census, Sarah died, but no information was found.
One child was reported born to Violetta and Isaac: John Burton (1886). (42)
Violetta (Smith) (Alexander) Wren died on March 29, 1906 and was buried in the Twin Groves (sic)[Correction: Carl Junction cemetery, Carl Junction, Jasper Co, MO.]
Cemetery, Jasper County. (43) Isaac Watts Wren died in Joplin, Jasper County on January 11, 1934 and was buried in the Twin Groves Cemetery. (44)(sic) [Correction: Carl Junction cemetery, Carl Junction, Jasper Co, MO.]
Compiled by John W. Quist
Delaware, Ohio
November 5, 2013
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Her Second Husband, his third wife:
Isaac Watts Wren
11 July 1839 - 11 January 1934
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RITES FOR COUNTY
PIONEER TOMORROW.
Funeral services for Isaac Watts Wren, 94 years old, pioneer Carl Junction resident, who died at 11:45 o'clock last night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Johnson,
2506 Joplin street, will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Lanpher chapel.
The Rev. Mr. Moore will officiate.
Burial will be in Carl Junction cemetery.
Mr. Wren had lived in Joplin eleven years.
He was a civil war veteran and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Joplin News Herald,
Friday, January 12, 1934,
Pg. 10. 10 of 12.
Joplin, Missouri.
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WREN — Funeral services- for Isaac Watts Wren, 94 years old, pioneer Carl Junction resident, who died Thursday night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Johnson, 2506 Joplin street, were conducted this afternoon at the Lanpher Chapel.
The Rev. Glenn A. Baldwin, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, was in charge. George Winter sang.
Burial was in Carl Junction cemetery.
Pallbearers were D. M. Bigler, E. Hawk, Bert Magoon, J. O. Smith, Harry Bailey, and J. L. Bishop.
Joplin News Herald,
Saturday, January 13, 1934,
Pg. 2. 2 of 8.
Joplin, Missouri.
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WREN — Funeral services for Isaac Watts Wren, 94 years old, pioneer Carl Junction resident, who died Thursday night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Johnson, 2506 Joplin street, were conducted yesterday at the Lanpher chapel. The Rev. Glenn A. Baldwin, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, was in charge. George Winter sang.
Burial was in Carl Junction cemetery.
Pallbearers were D.M. Bigler, C. E. Hawk, Bert Magoon, J. O. Smith, Harry Bailey and J. L. Bishop.
Joplin Globe,
Sunday, January 14, 1934,
Pg. 2. 2 o0f 26.
Joplin, Missouri.
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Missouri Death Certificates, 1910 - 1964
Name Date of Death County City Certificate Number
Issac Watts Wren July 11, 1839 - January 11, 1934 Jasper Joplin 1597 View Image pdf file
1934_00001729.PDF
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John Burton 'Bert' Wren
22 September 1886 - 27 August 1953
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Bert Wren Dies.
Carl Junction, Mo., Aug. 27 - Bert Wren, 66 years old, a retired miner and long-time resident of the area, died at 12:30 o’clock this morning in a Joplin nursing home after an illness of five years.
He was a member of the Methodist church.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Pearl Johnson, 1710 Byers avenue, Joplin.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 o’clock Friday afternoon in the Roney chapel with the Rev. J. W. Moore officiating.
Burial will be in Carl Junction cemetery.
The body will lie in state in the chapel from 8 o'clock tonight until the funeral hour.
Joplin Globe,
Friday, August 28, 1953,
Pg. 11B. 25 of 28.
Joplin, Missouri.
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Their Son: John Burton 'Bert' Wren
Missouri Death Certificates, 1910 - 1964
Name Date of Death County City Certificate Number
J. B. [Bert] Wren Sept. 22, 1886 - Aug. 27, 1953 Jasper Joplin 29056 View Image pdf file
1953_00029052.PDF
Born: Jonesburg, [Chautauqua County] KS
Died: 2215 Empire
Burial: 8-28/1953; Carl Junction Cem.; Carl Junction, MO
Father: Isaac Wren
Mother's Maiden name: Violetta Alexander
Correction: Smith; Alexander was 1st marriage name.
Wife: Nora Wren; Deceased
Informant: Mrs. Pearl Johnson; 1710 Byers; Joplin.
[1/2 sister with father's third wife, Sarah A. Kiger Wren.]
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Violetta 'Vilety' Smith Alexander Wren
16 May 1842 - 29 March 1906
Tombstone: 17 May 1841 - 29 March 1906
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Daughter of Jeremiah Smith & Elizabeth Ross Smith.
Wife of John J. Alexander.
Third wife of Isaac Watts Wren.
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Violetta Smith Alexander Wren
16 May 1842 - 29 March 1906
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OBITUARY.
Mrs. Violetta Wren (nee Smith) was born in Tippecanoe county, Ind., May 16th. 1842, and died at her late home in Carl Junction, Mo., March 29th. 1906, at the age of 64 years, 10 months and 12 days.
She was married to John J. Alexander in Tippecanoe county, March 7, 1867.
There were born to this union four children; two are dead, and the other two, Wm. R. Alexander and Logan Alexander, are now living in Chautauqua county, Kas.
Mr. Alexander died February 13, 1881.
Mrs. Alexander was again married to Isacc W. Wren in Chautauqua county, Kas., July 8th. 1884, and there was born to them one son, Burt J. who now resides with his parents in Carl Junction.
The first husband of the deceased was a Methodist minister and soon after their marriage she united with the Methodist church and ever afterwards lived a consistent christian life.
She left to mourn her death a husband, three sons, two brothers, C. F. and A. B. Smith and one sister in Indiana, and a large number of relatives and friends.
On behalf of the relatives we extend grateful thanks to the neighbors and friends for their generous kindness and loving sympathy rendered these bereaved relatives.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. T. Ferguson.
The Women's Relief Corps, of which deceased was a member, performed it's burial rites about the casket, in the church.
Interment in city cemetery.
Carl Junction Standard,
Friday, April 6, 1906
Carl Hunction, MO.
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http://preview.tinyurl.com/qjcxxdj
John J. Alexander
Civil War Soldier
Co. D, 20th O.V.I., V.R.C., Co. H, 174th O.V.I.
by John Quist
(numbers) are footnotes to source of info.
Part of:
John may have returned to his parents’ home in Berlin Township, Delaware County after his discharge, but if so, he did not remain long. On March 7, 1867 in Tippecanoe County, IN, he married Violetta (recorded as Vilety) Smith, (23) born on April 17, 1841 in Indiana. (24)
Her cooper/woodworker father, Jeremiah Smith, was born on October 19, 1808 in Ohio. (25) In about 1824 (probably in Ohio), he married Elizabeth Ross, (26) born in about 1808 in New Jersey. (27) Ten children were reported born to them: Hannah Lee (?), Elisheba/Elisheha (1829), William A. (1832), Vashti (1833), Sarah Jane (1836), Charles Francis (1839), Violetta (1841), Elizabeth (1843), James R. (1844), and Albert B. (1849). (28)
The family moved to Tippecanoe County, IN between 1836 and 1839, where Elizabeth died on November 25, 1869 and was buried in the Monroe Cemetery. (29)
Soon after, Jeremiah and some of the children moved to Carl Junction, Jasper County, MO, where Jeremiah died on July 10, 1884 and was buried in the Twin Groves Cemetery. (30)
Five children were reported born to John and Violetta: William Reed (1870), Logan A. (1874), Bertha (1875-1875), Morton (1875), and Bertha (1877). (31)
For the 1870 U.S. census, they were living in Newtonia (now part of the Joplin metropolitan area), Newton County, MO, and for the 1880, in Mineral Township, Jasper County (north of Newton County).
John J. Alexander died there on February 13, 1881 (two days after his 40th birthday) and was buried in the Twin Groves Cemetery, Jasper County. (32)
On October 2, 1882, Violetta applied for a U.S. government pension as the widow of a Civil War veteran. (33)
On July 7, 1883, Violetta married widower, a farmer Isaac Watts Wren, born on July 11, 1839 in Bloomfield, Logan County, OH. (34)
On January 19, 1860 in Logan County, he married Martha J. Kiger, (35) birthdate unknown, born in Ohio (possibly Logan County), who died there on December 24, 1860 at the age of 19 years and was buried in the Plum Cemetery at the village of Lakeview. (36)
Isaac Wren enlisted on November 2, 1861 as a Private for three years in Company K, 57th O.V.I. and was mustered out on August 14, 1865 at Little Rock, AR. (37)
On October 12, 1865 in Logan County, he married Sarah A. Kiger (38) (sister of Martha?), born in about 1839 in Ohio (possibly Logan County). (39) Six children were reported to them: Jabeth (Jabez?)/Julis/Julius W. (40) (1867), Mary E. (1868), Pearlia (1870), Emma (1873), Georgie (1875), and Alfred (1878). (41)
For the 1870 census, they were at Owl Creek, Woodson County, KS, and for the 1880, at Summit, Chautauqua County, KS. Soon after the 1880 census, Sarah died, but no information was found.
One child was reported born to Violetta and Isaac: John Burton (1886). (42)
Violetta (Smith) (Alexander) Wren died on March 29, 1906 and was buried in the Twin Groves (sic)[Correction: Carl Junction cemetery, Carl Junction, Jasper Co, MO.]
Cemetery, Jasper County. (43) Isaac Watts Wren died in Joplin, Jasper County on January 11, 1934 and was buried in the Twin Groves Cemetery. (44)(sic) [Correction: Carl Junction cemetery, Carl Junction, Jasper Co, MO.]
Compiled by John W. Quist
Delaware, Ohio
November 5, 2013
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Her Second Husband, his third wife:
Isaac Watts Wren
11 July 1839 - 11 January 1934
***
RITES FOR COUNTY
PIONEER TOMORROW.
Funeral services for Isaac Watts Wren, 94 years old, pioneer Carl Junction resident, who died at 11:45 o'clock last night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Johnson,
2506 Joplin street, will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Lanpher chapel.
The Rev. Mr. Moore will officiate.
Burial will be in Carl Junction cemetery.
Mr. Wren had lived in Joplin eleven years.
He was a civil war veteran and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Joplin News Herald,
Friday, January 12, 1934,
Pg. 10. 10 of 12.
Joplin, Missouri.
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WREN — Funeral services- for Isaac Watts Wren, 94 years old, pioneer Carl Junction resident, who died Thursday night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Johnson, 2506 Joplin street, were conducted this afternoon at the Lanpher Chapel.
The Rev. Glenn A. Baldwin, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, was in charge. George Winter sang.
Burial was in Carl Junction cemetery.
Pallbearers were D. M. Bigler, E. Hawk, Bert Magoon, J. O. Smith, Harry Bailey, and J. L. Bishop.
Joplin News Herald,
Saturday, January 13, 1934,
Pg. 2. 2 of 8.
Joplin, Missouri.
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WREN — Funeral services for Isaac Watts Wren, 94 years old, pioneer Carl Junction resident, who died Thursday night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Johnson, 2506 Joplin street, were conducted yesterday at the Lanpher chapel. The Rev. Glenn A. Baldwin, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, was in charge. George Winter sang.
Burial was in Carl Junction cemetery.
Pallbearers were D.M. Bigler, C. E. Hawk, Bert Magoon, J. O. Smith, Harry Bailey and J. L. Bishop.
Joplin Globe,
Sunday, January 14, 1934,
Pg. 2. 2 o0f 26.
Joplin, Missouri.
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Missouri Death Certificates, 1910 - 1964
Name Date of Death County City Certificate Number
Issac Watts Wren July 11, 1839 - January 11, 1934 Jasper Joplin 1597 View Image pdf file
1934_00001729.PDF
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John Burton 'Bert' Wren
22 September 1886 - 27 August 1953
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Bert Wren Dies.
Carl Junction, Mo., Aug. 27 - Bert Wren, 66 years old, a retired miner and long-time resident of the area, died at 12:30 o’clock this morning in a Joplin nursing home after an illness of five years.
He was a member of the Methodist church.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Pearl Johnson, 1710 Byers avenue, Joplin.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 o’clock Friday afternoon in the Roney chapel with the Rev. J. W. Moore officiating.
Burial will be in Carl Junction cemetery.
The body will lie in state in the chapel from 8 o'clock tonight until the funeral hour.
Joplin Globe,
Friday, August 28, 1953,
Pg. 11B. 25 of 28.
Joplin, Missouri.
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Their Son: John Burton 'Bert' Wren
Missouri Death Certificates, 1910 - 1964
Name Date of Death County City Certificate Number
J. B. [Bert] Wren Sept. 22, 1886 - Aug. 27, 1953 Jasper Joplin 29056 View Image pdf file
1953_00029052.PDF
Born: Jonesburg, [Chautauqua County] KS
Died: 2215 Empire
Burial: 8-28/1953; Carl Junction Cem.; Carl Junction, MO
Father: Isaac Wren
Mother's Maiden name: Violetta Alexander
Correction: Smith; Alexander was 1st marriage name.
Wife: Nora Wren; Deceased
Informant: Mrs. Pearl Johnson; 1710 Byers; Joplin.
[1/2 sister with father's third wife, Sarah A. Kiger Wren.]
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