James M. Kimbrough, my wife's 3rd great grandfather, and father of Merideth A. Kimbrough was born in Tennessee in 1822. On October 5, 1843 he married Mary Ann Russell born in Maryland on May 12, 1827. The marriage was in Hancock County, Illinois where both families had moved years earlier. Benjamin Gallop, (Minister of God) performed the ceremony. They engaged in farming for the next 30 years raising 11 children, Thomas, Elizabeth, William, John, Meredith, James, Mary, Carrie, Rosa, Edward (who died as a young child), and one that I have not yet identified. James died at the age of about 51 in April 1873 of consumption (Tuberculosis). His headstone (along with that of his son Edward (Eddie) is pictured here).
After Jame's death Mary relocated to Chanute, Kansas, along with the extended family. She stayed in Chanute, living near family but mainly in her own home until her death at the age of 81 on Feb 9, 1910. Most of her children stayed in Chanute. Meredith went on to Rich Hill, MO and eventually to Spokane WA. Pictured is Mary's headstone located in the Elmwood Cemetery in Chanute, KS
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