The Story of Jerome and Elizabeth (GREEN) DUNBAR

JEROME DUNBAR , born 7 Apr 1820 in Kentucky; died 19 Sep 1901 in Hannibal, Missouri; buried in Mt. Olivet, Hannibal, MO, son of WILLIAM DUNBAR and PATSY WEST . He married on 2 Sep 1847 in Lewis County, Missouri ELIZABETH , born abt 1819 in Virginia; died 15 Feb 1875 in Lewis County, MO; buried Feb 1875 in Old New London Cemetery, New London, Ralls County, MO, daughter of JAMES STEPHEN GREEN and FRANCES ANN UNKNOWN .

Jerome DUNBAR was born 7 April 1820 in Kentucky, the son of William and Patsy WEST DUNBAR. By 1840, the DUNBAR family had moved to Lewis County, Missouri where Jerome met Elizabeth GREEN GLASCOCK.

Elizabeth GREEN was born in Virginia around 1819. The GREEN family moved from Rectortown, Fauquier County, VA to Alabama and finally to Missouri in 1838. Elizabeth married her first husband, John GLASCOCK, in Lewis County, MO on 25 May 1841. Elizabeth gave birth to their son, John GLASCOCK, on 26 June 1842. The elder John, also a Fauquier County native, died about a year after their marriage sometime before 4 Oct 1842 when Elizabeth was appointed the administratix of his estate. Some controversy existed between Elizabeth and her father-in-law as one probate record stated: “a certain matter of controversy in our said court depending and then and there to be heard and tried between Asa Glascock Plaintiff and Elizabeth Glasscock Adm. Of John Glascock decd”. Fortunately, Elizabeth’s brother was James Stephen GREEN, a highly esteemed lawyer, Representative and Senator from Missouri, who represented Elizabeth in her court battles following her husband’s death. French GLASCOCK, brother to John GLASCOCK, was appointed guardian of the younger John following the death of her father-in-law, Asa, in 1844 even though John remained in Elizabeth’s household. The guardianship continued at least until John turn 14 in the year 1856.

On 2 September 1847, Jerome and Elizabeth were joined in matrimony in Lewis County, MO. Jerome and Elizabeth had at least eight children: Amanda, Martha, Elizabeth, James, Joseph, Thomas, Martin and Robert, all born in Missouri. Jerome and Elizabeth spent most of their years together living in the Hannibal, MO area between Lewis, Ralls and Marion Counties. In the 1860 Federal Census, Jerome is listed as a farmer. In 1870, he is listed as a tanner. Elizabeth Green GLASCOCK DUNBAR died on 15 February 1875 in Lewis County, MO. She is buried in Old New London Cemetery, New London, Ralls County, MO. Old New London Cemetery is an extinct cemetery. The cemetery has not been cared for over the years and the headstones have been destroyed. Fortunately, a small group of genealogists did document the cemetery years ago. Jerome died 19 September 1901 in Hannibal, MO. Jerome is buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, MO.
Sources for Jerome Dunbar
1850 U.S. census, Lewis County, Missouri, population schedule, 48th District, P. 348B (stamped), dwelling 325, family 326, Jerome Dunbar household, NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 404.
1860 U.S. census, Lewis County, Illinois, population schedule, Canton Township, P. 67 (penned), dwelling 464, family 462, Jerome Dunbar household, NARA microfilm publication M653, roll 629.
1870 U.S. census, Ralls County, Missouri, population schedule, Clay Township, P. 11A-B (stamped), sheet 1-2 (penned), dwelling 5, family 5, Jerome Dunbar household, NARA microfilm publication M593, roll 802.
1880 U.S. census, Ralls County, Missouri, population schedule, Saline Township, sheet 33-C (penned), dwelling 270, family 281, Jerome Dunbar household, NARA microfilm publication T9, roll 711.
1900 U.S. Census, Marion County, Missouri, population schedule, Mason Township Hannibal City, p. 265B (stamped), enumeration district (ED) 104, sheet 2-B, dwelling 40, family 41, Jerome Dunbar household, NARA microfilm publication T623 roll 874.
Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Hannibal, MO), Jerome Dunbar marker; photograph by Carla Leber, May 2007.

Sources for Elizabeth Green
1850 U.S. census, Lewis County, Missouri, population schedule, 48th District, P. 348B (stamped), dwelling 325, family 326, Jerome Dunbar household, NARA microfilm publication M432, roll 404.
1860 U.S. census, Lewis County, Illinois, population schedule, Canton Township, P. 67 (penned), dwelling 464, family 462, Jerome Dunbar household, NARA microfilm publication M653, roll 629.
1870 U.S. census, Ralls County, Missouri, population schedule, Clay Township, P. 11A-B (stamped), sheet 1-2 (penned), dwelling 5, family 5, Jerome Dunbar household, NARA microfilm publication M593, roll 802.
Ancestry.com. Ralls County, Missouri Cemetery Records, Vol. 1 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2001. Original data: Ellsberry, Elizabeth Prather, comp.. Cemetery Records of Ralls County, Missouri. Vol. I. Chillicothe, MO, USA: Elizabeth Prather Ellsberry, c1963.
Iowaz iowaz@swbell.net, Old New London Cem Ralls Co Missouri, digital images (http://public.fotki.com/iowaz/ralls-county-missouri/old-new-london-cem-/ : accessed 28 April 2009), photograph, gravestone for Elizabeth Green Dunbar (1819-1875), Hannibal, Missouri.

The Children of Jerome and Elizabeth (GREEN) DUNBAR
Children of Jerome Dunbar and Elizabeth Green were as follows:

i Amanda Dunbar , born14 Jan 1849 in Lewis County, Missouri; died 19 Jun 1922 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri; buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, Missouri. She married Elijah Treister . Notes: Obit of Amanda Treister, Hannibal Evening Courier Post, June 20, 1922: “MRS. A. TREISTER DIES IN HOSPITAL. Hannibal Woman was Native of Missouri – Funeral Thursday. Mrs. Amanda Treister, aged 73 years, passed away this morning at ?:55 o’clock, in Levering hospital. Mrs. Treister was born in Lewis County. She had resided in Hannibal for some time, and was well and favorably known here. Surviving relatives are two daughters, Mrs. Effie Williams, and Mrs. Daisy Hall of Seattle, Wash.; two sons, John W. and James F. Treister both of this city; a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Dunlap also of Hannibal, and five brothers, James, Joseph, Thomas F., and Martin Dunbar, all of whom reside in this city, and Robert Dunbar of Denver, Colo., and a half brother, John W. Glascock of Hannibal. Her husband, Elijah Treister died three years ago. Mrs. Treister was a member of the Holliness Mission, and was a woman of exemplary character. The remains were removed to Schwartz’s funeral parlors and prepared for burial and will be taken from that place to the Holiness Mission where funeral services will be held at 2:30 o’clock, Thursday afternoon, conducted by the superintendent, Miss Mary E. Althouse. Interment will be in Mount Olivet cemetery.”

ii Martha Ella Dunbar , born 28 Dec 1850 in New London, Lewis County, Missouri; died 9 Sep 1921 in Hannibal, Marion County, MO; buried 11 Sep 1921 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, Missouri. She married on 18 Feb 1868 in Ralls County, Missouri Byron R. Moore, born abt 1843 in Ireland; died 11 Apr 1915 in Hannibal, Marion County, MO; buried 13 Apr 1915 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, Missouri, son of Hugh Moore .

iii Mary Elizabeth Dunbar , born 28 Feb 1855 in Lewis County, Missouri; died 16 Nov 1925 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri; buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, Missouri. She married James H. Dunlap , died 1916, buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, Missouri. Notes: Obit of Mary E. Dunlap, Hannibal Evening Courier-Post, date and page unknown: "WOMAN DIES OF INJURIES; HIT BY AUTO. Car of John D. Miller Falls on Mrs. Mary E. Dunlap, Witnesses Testify. INQUEST HELD TODAY. Young Car Driver Declines to Testify At Hearing-Witness States That Automobile Was Driven At About 15 Miles An Hour. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Dunlap died at Levering hospital at 9 o'clock last night from injuries received when an automobile driven by John D. Miller turned over on her. The accident occurred on the corner of Sixth and Lyon streets about 4:50 o'clock in the afternoon. Mrs. Dunlap suffering from two broken fingers on her right hand, a great gash in the left side of her head and internal injuries was rushed to Levering hospital, where she was given treatment. This afternoon at an inquest held by Coroner Charles R. Scott at the Schwartz funeral parlors, the jury returned a verdict that she came to the death "by being struck by an automobile driven by John D. Miller." When called upon for testimony, Miller declined to testify. Mrs. Dunlap is understood to have been crossing Lyon street to the north, when Miller, driving west on Lyon street, saw her and it is said in attempting to avoid striking her, steered his machine into the curb and the wheels hitting the curb, turned the machine over. He reported the accident. Mrs. Dunlap was born February 28, 1855 in Lewis county, and had been a resident of Hannibal since she was 10 years old. She was the widow of James H. Dunlap who was killed in an accident here about 10 years ago. Mrs. Dunlap was quite active and was a devoted member of Arch street Methodist church. She made her home with her daughter, Mrs. John Bell, 3919 London road, Oakwood. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Bell, and five brothers, James, Joseph, Thomas F., and Martin Dunbar, all of this city and Robert, of Denver, Colo., and seven grandchildren. The remains were removed from the hospital to Schwartz funeral parlors, where it was prepared for burial. Coroner Charles R. Scott was notified of the accident and called an inquest for 1:30 o'clock this afternoon. At 4:30 o'clock this afternoon, remains will b e taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bell. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, from Arch street Methodist church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. D. Marlin. Interment will be in Mount Olivet cemetery. Inquest This Afternoon. The coroner's jury was composed of W. H. Bowles, William Heineman, W. F. True, J. M. Mahoney, John Fusco and C. E. Dempsey. The first witness to testify at the inquest was Policy Officer Arch Leonard, who testified in regard to the accident. J. L. Monroe, a taxicar driver, residing at 541 Colfax avenue, testified that he was an eye witness to the accident. He stated that Miller's automobile did not strike the woman, but when Miller turned it out to avoid striking her it ran up on the curb, struck a tree and dell over on Mrs. Dunlap. He also testified that the car was traveling in a westerly direction and was about one-half block from him when the accident occurred. He testified that he stopped his taxicab and assisted Miller in taking the woman from under the car. Monroe stated that he judged that Miller was traveling at a rate of 15 miles an hour and when he was the woman he put on the brakes and in trying to avoid striking the woman ran the car up on the curb and struck a tree. He said that he saw the tracks where Miller's car had skidded when he applied the brakes. Mrs. Luella Mason, 1249 Essig street, an eye witness to the accident state that she saw Mrs. Dunlap when she started across the street and told her to be careful. She said the woman stepped off the curb and avoided a traveling car and when she saw Miller's car coming from the east started to run. Mrs. Mason testified Miller applied the brakes. She said that if the woman had not started to run she would not have been struck. She said also that Miller ran his car on the curb in an attempt to avoid striking the woman. Egbert Bliss testified in regard to the accident the same as the two other witnesses had testified. Following his testimony the jury went to the scene of the accident and viewed the tree."

iv Joseph Dunbar , born abt 1856 in Monticello, Lewis County, Missouri; died 23 Mar 1944 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, Missouri. He married Jessie Gardner . Notes: "Dunbar Dies In Milwaukee: Mrs. John C. Bell, 2414 Market street, received a telegram this morning stating her uncle, Joseph Dunbar, formerly of Hannibal, passed away in Milwaukee, Wis. The remains will arrive in Hannibal Friday and will be taken to Smith's funeral home. Arrangements for the funeral will be made after the arrival of the family." - Hannibal Evening Courier Post, 3-23-44, p10 "Dunbar Funeral To Be Saturday: Man Dies in Milwaukee, Wis. The funeral of Joseph A. Dunbar of Milwaukee, Wis., who passed away there Thursday morning, will be held at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Smith's chapel. Rev. M. O. Paul, pastor Arch Street Methodist church, will be in charge and burial will be in Mt. Olivet cemetery. Formerly of Hannibal, Mr. Dunbar had been ill three weeks. He was about 79 years of age and was born at Monticello, Mo., the son of Jerome and Lizzie Green Dunbar. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Jessie Dunbar; three sons, Rolla of Chicago and Arthur and Frank of Milwaukee; three daughters, Mrs. Harvey McElhanan, Mrs. Wick Mellon and Mrs. Emma O'Neill, all of Milwaukee; one brother, Robert Dunbar of Denver, Colo.; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. The body will arrive in Hannibal at noon tomorrow and will be removed to Smith's funeral home." - Hannibal Courier Post, 3/24/1944, p7

v James Dunbar , born 16 Jul 1854 in Lewis County, Missouri, born 16 Jul 1859 in Lewis County, Missouri; died 4 Feb 1932 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri; buried 6 Feb 1932 in Mt. Olivet, Hannibal, Missouri. Notes: "James Dunbar, Aged 77, Dies: Veteran Employe of Street Railway Company, is Dead. James Dunbar, a resident of Hannibal for about a half century, the greater part of which he was in the employ of the old Hannibal Railway and Electric Company, died at 2:50 o'clock this morning in his home, 3919 Market street, at teh age of 77 years. He had been seriously ill for two weeks. A sonof the late Jerome and Mary Elizabeth Green Dunbar, Mr. Dunbar was born July 16, 1854, in Lewis county, but for more than half a century had lived in Hannibal where he was very well and favorably known. For years he was connected with the street car company here, entering its employ when the company was using horsedrawn cars and saw the company advance until it was electricfied, and continued in its services until shortly before the company disposed of its interests to the Hannibal Transportation company a few years ago. In his service with the company Mr. Dunbar made many friends by his courtesy and thoughtfulness of all with whom he came in contact, and was very popular with his fellow workers. Mr. Dunbar never married. He is survived by four brothers, Robert L. Dunbar of Denver, Colo., Joseph Dunbar (sic) of Milwaukee, Wis., and Thomas and Martin Dunbar both of this city. The remains were removed to Schwartz's funeral home and prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed, awaiting word from relatives at a distance." - Hannibal Evening Courier-Post, 2-4-1932, p.4

vi Thomas Dunbar , born 18 Feb 1859 in Monticello, Lewis County, Missouri, born Jan 1863 in Missouri; died 16 May 1935 in Center, Ralls County, Missouri; buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, Missouri. Notes: "THOS. DUNBAR DIES AT CENTER: Former Hannibal Resident Passes Away at Age of 76. Thomas DUnbar, 76, former Hannibal resident, died at Center Ralls county, at 4:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. He had been ill for 10 days. Mr. Dunbar was a son of the late Jerome Dunbar, and was born February 18, 1859, at Monticello. He lived the greater part of his life in this vicinity where he was very well and favorably known. For several years, Mr. Dunbar made his home with a niece, Mrs. Josie Bell, at Oakwood. Surviving Mr. Dunbar are 2 brothers, Joseph Dunbar of Milwaukee, Wis. and Robert Dunbar of Denver, Colo.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Martin Dunbar of Hannibal and other relatives. Two brothers preceded him in death, James Dunbar dying February 4, 1932, and Martin Dunbar passing away January 26, this year. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon from Schwartz's funeral home conducted by Rev. George A. Craig, pastor of Prince avenue Baptist church. Interment will be in Mount Olivet cemetery." - Hannibal Evening Courier-Post, 5-17-1935, p3

vii Martin Dunbar , born 9 Nov 1861 in Monticello, Lewis County, Missouri; died 26 Jan 1935 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri; buried in Grand View Cemetery, Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri. He married on 4 Dec 1890 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri Emma Puillon , born 7 Feb 1870 in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois; died 7 Nov 1937 in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri; buried in Grand View Cemetery, Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri. Notes: "M.E. Dunbar, Aged 73, Dies. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday afternoon. Martin E. Dunbar, for years a prominent Hannibal painter and contractor, died in St. Elizabeth's hospital at 9:45 o'clock Saturday evening, at the age of 73 years, 2 months and 17 days. His death was due to pneumonia. He lived at 1305 Lyon street. Mr. Dunbar was born November 9, 1861, in Monticello but at an age of four years came to Hannibal where he spent the remainder of his life, and was married in 1890 in First Presbyterian church by the Rev. Beagle, to Miss Emma Puillon, who survives, with three children, Mrs. Paul Burch, Mrs. Herman Armstrong and Earl Dunbar, all of Hannibal. He also leaves three brothers, Joseph Dunbar of Milwaukee, Wis.; Robert Lee of Denver, Colo., and Thomas of Center; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Dunbar was a member of First Christian church. He was engaged in the painting and contracting business in Hannibal the greater part of his life and also with Mrs. Dunbar, operated a grocery store on Market street. He was a charter member of the Modern Woodmen of America. The remains were removed to Schwartz's funeral home and prepared for burial. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from First Christian chruch, were the remains will lie in state from one o'clock until 2:30 o'clock. Dr. C. J. Armstrong, the pastor will conduct the rites and interment will be in Grand View Burial Park." - Hannibal Evening Courier-Post, Monday, 1-28-1935, p2.

viii Robert E.4 Dunbar , born abt 1864.