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Lucinda Elizabeth Blalock (1859-1883)

Lucinda Elizabeth Blalock-Hargrove (1859-1883)
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In December of 1859 the sixth and last child of Etheldred Harrison Blalock (1817-1896) and Mary Ann Campbell-Blalock (1820-1890), Lucinda E. Blalock (1859-1883) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

On July 14th, 1860 we find "E. H. Blaylock" on page 74, line 2 of the Federal Census of 1860 living in District 37, Haywood Co., NC, USA

E. H. Blaylock, 43yrs, house carpenter, born in NC.
"Etheldred Harrison Blalock (1817-1896)"

Mary A. Blaylock, 35yrs, Domenstic, born in NC.
"Mary Ann Campbell-Blalock (1820-1890)"

Eliza J. Blaylock, 20yrs, Domestic, born in NC.
"Eliza Jane Blalock-Singleton (1840-1884)"

Sary A. Blaylock, 18yrs, Domentic, born in NC.
"Sarah Ann Blalock-Evans (1841-1923)"

Joseph M. Blaylock, 17yrs, Farming, born in NC.
"Joseph Manning Blalock (1842-1910)"

Nancy E. Blaylock, 15yrs, servant, born in NC.
"Nancy Elizabeth Blalock-Rogers (1843-1883)"

Mary C. Blaylock, 14yrs, born in NC.
"Mary "Polly" Caroline Blalock (1844-1919)"

Margaret Blaylock, 10yrs, born in NC.
"Margaret Louisa Blalock-Deaver (1851-1933)"

Matilda Blaylock, 7yrs, born in NC.
"Matilda C. Blalock-Free (1853-1880)"

Thomas L. Blaylock, 6yrs, born in NC.
"Thomas Lenoir Blalock (1852-1934)"

Wm B. Blaylock, 4yrs, born in NC.
"William Baxter Blalock (1856-1928)"

John C. Blaylock, 2yrs, born in NC
"John Campbell Blalock (1856-1936)"

Lucinda E. Blaylock, 6mo, born in NC.
"Lucinda E. Blalock-Hargrove (1859-1883)"

George Blaylock, 7mo, born in NC.
"George Blalock (?)"
NOTE: Son of George Blalock (1823-1910)

George Blaylock, 34yrs, farming, born in NC.
"George H. Blalock (1823-1910)"
NOTE: Etheldred's Younger Brother

James A. Blaylock, 23yrs, painter, born in NC.
"James Madison Blalock (1815-1895).
NOTE: Etheldred's Younger Brother

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United States Census of 1860

On August 9th, 1870 we find "E. H. Blalock" on page 22, line 17 of the Federal Census of 1870 living in Forks of Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

E. H. Blalock, 54yrs, house carpenter, born in NC.
"Etheldred Harrison Blalock (1817-1896)"

Mary Blalock, 50yrs, keeping house, born in NC.
"Mary Ann Campbell-Blalock (1820-1890)"

Margaret Blalock, 19yrs, at home, born in NC.
"Margaret Louisa Blalock-Deaver (1851-1933)"

Matilda Blalock, 16yrs, at home, born in NC.
"Matilda C. Blalock-Free (1853-1880)"

Thomas Blalock, 15yrs, works on farm, born in NC.
"Thomas Lenoir Blalock (1852-1934)"

Baxter Blalock, 13yrs, works on farm, born in NC.
"William Baxter Blalock (1856-1928)"

John Blalock, 12yrs, works on farm, born in NC.
"John Campbell Blalock (1856-1936)"

Lucinda Blalock, 10yrs, at home, born in NC.
"Lucinda Elizabeth Blalock-Hargrove (1859-1883)"

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United States Census of 1870

"Lucinda Elizabeth Blalock-Hargrove (1859-1883)" went on to marry John Wesley Hargrove (1854-1939) on April 28th, 1880 in Haywood Co., NC, USA.

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North Carolina Marriages, 1579-1979

John Wesley Hargrove (1854-1939) was born on October 2nd, 1854 in Waynesville, Haywood Co/. NC, USA to Alfred Franklin "Frank" Hargrove (1832-1906) and Elvira Jane Henson-Hargrove (1832-1919).

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Alfred Franklin Hargrove Find a Grave Profile

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Elvira Jane Hanson-Hargrove Find a Grave Profile

On June 8th, 1860 we find A. J. Hargrove on page 2, line 8 of the Federal Census of 1860 living in Division 37, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

A. F. Hargrove, 35yrs, blacksmith, born in NC.
"Alfred Franklin "Frank" Hargrove (1829-1905)"

Jane Hargrove, 26yrs, domestic, born in NC.
"Elvira Jane Henson-Hargrove (1831-1919)"

Henry Hargrove, 8yrs, born in NC.
"Henry Clay Hargrove (1852-1931)"

Wm. W. Hargrove, 1yrs, born in NC.

Catherine Henson, 22yrs, domestic, bon in NC.
NOTE: Possible relative of Elvira?

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United States Census of 1860

On July 28th, 1870 we find "Franklin Hartgrove" on page 18, line 26 of the Federal Census of 1870 living in Forks of Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

Franklin Hartgrove, 46yrs, farmer, born in NC.
"Alfred Franklin "Frank" Hargrove (1829-1905)"

Elvira Hartgrove, 38yrs, keeping house, born in NC.
"Elvira Jane Henson-Hargrove (1831-1919)"

Henry Hartgrove, 18yrs, works on farm, born in NC.
"Henry Clay Hargrove (1852-1931)"

Wesley Hartgrove, 15yrs, works on farm, born in NC.
"John Wesley Hargrove (1854-1939)"

Nancy Hartgrove, 10yrs, at home, born in NC.
"Nancy Caroline Hargrove-Phipps (1861-1924)"

Marion Hartgrove, 7yrs, born in NC.
"Marion Rutledge Hargrove (1863-1935)"

Julius Hartgrove, 5yrs, born in NC.
"Julius Stephan Hargrove (1866-1945)"

Mary Jane Hartgrove, 2yrs, born in NC.
"Mary Jane McKinney Hargrove-Henson (1868-1911)"

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United States Census of 1870

From the marriage of John Wesley Hargrove (1854-1939) and Lucinda Elizabeth Blalock-Hargrove (1859-1883) at least 2 children were born;

On April 14th, 1877 their first child, Mary Jane Hargrove (1877-1940) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She went on to marry Charles Burton Cathey (1874-1957) in Haywood Co., NC, USA. Charles Burton Cathey (1874-1957) was born on October 12th, 1874 in Haywood Co., NC, USA to James Webster Cathey (1854-1922) and Altha Caroline Hargrove-Cathey (1853-1917). In 1899, Charles and Mary immigrated to Canada and settled in Chemainus, British Columbia. From the marriage of Charles Burton Cathey (1874-1957) and Mary Jane Hargrove-Cathey (1877-1940) at least 9 children were born; Kenneth Burton Cathey 1902-1967 (Betty Irene Low-Cathey 1919-2016), Hallie Mae Cathey-English 1904-1980 (Earl Grey English 1905-1982), Philip Eugene Cathey 1906-1985 (Mary Margaret Gusmak-Cathey 1910-1977), Gordon Douglas Cathey 1908-1923 (Child), Howard Lee Cathey 1911-1996 (Iris Gwendoline Byrnes-Cathey 1927-?), Dorothy Dean Cathey-Grimmett 1914-2004 (Harold Crawford Grimmett 1905-?), Julia Cathey 1915-2017, Violet Margaret Cathey 1918-1918 (Infant), John Allen Cathey 1919-1974 (Marjorie Josephine Smith-Cathey -1977). On January 29th, 1940 Mary Jane Hargrove-Cathey (1877-1940) died in Chemainus, British Columbia, Canada. She was buried in Saint Michael & All Angels Anglican Cem., Cheminus, Cowichan Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. At the time of her death she was 62 years old. On July 24th, 1957 Charles Burton Cathey (1874-1957) died in Chemainus, Cowichan Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. He was buried in Saint Michael & All Angels Anglican Cem., Cheminus, Cowichan Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. At the time of his death he was 83 years old.

Between 1878 and 1883 John Wesley Hargrove (1854-1939) moves his family to Montana. We can see in the census of 1880 that there were other Hargrove's in that area. We can safely assume these Hargrove's are relatives.

On July 1st, 1880 we find "John W. Hargrove" on page 50, line 8 of the Federal Census of 1880 in Disctrict 21, Meagher Co., MT.

John W. Hargrove, 26yrs, Laborer, born in NC.
"John Wesley Hargrove (1854-1939)"

Lucinda Hargrove, Wife, 22yrs, keeping house, born in NC.
"Lucind E. Blalock-Hargrove (1859-1883)"

Mary J. Hargrove, Daughter, 2yrs, born in NC.
"Mary Jane Hargrove (1878-1940)"

Thomas Cathey, Boarder, 32yrs, laborer, born in NC.

Bynum Hanson, Boarder, 20yrs, laborer, born in NC.

Henry Trull, boarder, 21yrs, laborer, born in NC.

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United States Census, 1880

On May 17th, 1883 their second child, James C. Hargrove (1883-1914) was born in Townsend, Broadwater Co., MT. He went on to marry Minnie Belle Sitton (1889-1959) on December 10th, 1908 in Townsend, Broadwater Co., MT. Minnie Belle Sitton (1889-1959) was born in 1889 in Radersberg, Broadwater Co., MT to Joseph Andrew Sitton (1863-1940) and Laura Lee Poe-Sitton (1871-1944). From the marriage of James C. Hargrove (1883-1914) and Minnie Belle Sitton-Hargrove (1889-1959) no children were born. James C. Hargrove (1883-1914) died on March 29th, 1914 in Townsend, Broadwater Co., MT. He was buried in Deep Creek Cem., Townsend, Broadwater Co., MT. At the time of his death he was 31 years old. After the death of her first husband, Minnie Belle Sitton-Hargrove (1889-1959) remarries to John "Jack" Robbins (1892-1948) on September 14th, 1915 in Stillwater Co., Mt. John "Jack" Curtis Robbins (1892-1948) was born on 1892 in Hassell, Broadwater Co., MT to James Arthur Robbins (1865-1928) and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jane Jaggers-Robbins (1861-1935). From the marraige of John "Jack" Curtis Robbins (1893-1948) and Minnie Belle Sitton-Hargrove-Robbins (1889-1959) at least 5 children were born; Samuel "Sam" Robbings 1916-1939 (Mildred Aaby-Robbins-Robuck 1918-2010), Jack "Jay" C. Robbins 1919-1990 (Jane Dorothy Jones-Robbins 1923-?), Betty Jean Robbins 1922-?, Ruby Robbins 1924-?, Augusta Mae Robbins-Doore-Dempster 1924-2014 (Jack Forest Doore 1901-1946 and David Lawrence Dempster 1920-1985). On 1948 John "Jack" Curtis Robbins (1893-1948) died in Columbus, Stillwater Co., MT. He was buried in Mt. View Cem., Columbus, Stillwater Co., MT. At the time of his death he was 55 years old. On December 24th, 1959 Minnie Belle Sitton-Hargrove-Robbins (1889-1959) died in Columbus, Stillwater Co., MT. She was buried in Mt. View Cem., Columbus, Stillwater Co., MT. At the time of her death she was 70 years old.

On May 17th,1883 Lucinda E. Blalock-Hargrove (1859-1883) dies after giving birth to their son James C. Hargrove (1883-1914) in Townsend, Broadwater Co., MT. She is buried in what is today Deep Creek Cem., Townsend Broadwater Co., MT. At the time of her death she is 24 years old.

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Lucinda E. Blaylock-Hargrove Findagrave.com Profile

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Deep Creek Cemetery
Deep Creek Cemetery Road, Townsend, Montana 59644

The census of 1890 was destroyed by fire. There were no surviving records for the Montana area.

After the death of his first wife John Wesley Hargrove (1854-1939) travels back to Haywood Co., NC, USA to remarry on March 25th, 1891 to Mary Elizabeth Burnette (1873-1922) in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

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North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979

Mary Elizabeth Burnette (1873-1922) was born in 1872 in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA to Pvt. Thomas "Tom" Franklin Burnette (1844-1929) and Rebecca Caroline Cathey-Burnette (1838-1904).

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Pvt. Thomas "Tom" Franklin Burnette Findagrave.com Profile

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Rebecca "Becky" Caroline Cathey-Burnett Findagrave.com Profile

On June 8th, 1880 we find "Thomas Burnett" on page 7, line 10 of the Federal Census of 1880 living in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

Thomas Burnett, 36yrs, farmer, born in NC, father/ mother born in NC.
"Pvt. Thomas "Tom" Franklin Burnette (1844-1929)"

Rebecca C. Burnett, 41yrs, wife, keeping house, born in NC, father/ mother born in NC.
"Rebecca Caroline Cathey-Burnette (1838-1904)"

Robert L. Burnett, 12yrs, son, born in NC, father/ mother born in NC.
"Robert Lee Burnette (1866-1936)"

William J. Burnett, 10yrs, son, born in NC, father/ mother born in NC.
"William "Bill" J. Burnette (1865-1924)"

John B. Burnett, 8yrs, son, born in NC, father/ mother born in NC.
"John Baxter Burnette (1871-1942)"

Mary E. Burnett, 6yrs, daughter, born in NC, father/ mother born in NC.
"Mary Elizabeth Burnette-Hargrove (1873-1922)"

Casius L. Burnett, 1yrs, son, born in NC, father/ mother born in NC.
"Cassius Lafayette Burnette (1883-1942)"

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United States Census of 1880

From the marraige of John Wesley Hargrove (1854-1939) and Mary Elizabeth Burnette (1873-1922) at least 6 children were born;

In 1893 their first child, Anna B. Hargrove was born in Montana

On October 10th, 1895 their second child, Charles Albert Hargrove (1896-1953) was born in Broadwater Co., MT. He never married nor fathered any children. On March 1st, 1953 Charles Albert Hargrove (1896-1953) died in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MI. He was buried in Mt. Washington Cem., Kansas City, Jackson Co., MI. At the time of his death he was 56 years old.

On September 17th, 1898 their third child, Augustus "Gus" Lee Hargrove (1898-1971) was born in Broadwater Co., MT. He went on to marry Pauline Beringer (1908-1949) on Feburary 1st, 1926 in Hardin, Big Horn Co., MT, USA. Pauline Beringer (1908-1949) was born on August 17th, 1907 in Mott Co., ND to Jacob Beringer (1880-1964) and Margaret Magstadt-Beringer (1887-1963). From the marriage of Augustus "Gus" Lee Hargrove (1898-1971) and Pauline Beringer-Hargrove (1908-1949) at least 3 children were born; Harold Jack Hargrove 1926- (Thelma M. Lieffers-Crum-Hargrove 1924-2002), James Arthur Hargrove 1929-2004 and Donald Robert Hargrove 1930-1987. On August 29th, 1949 Pauline Beringer-Hargrove (1908-1949) died in Reno, Washoe Co., NV. She was buried in Mountainview Cem., Reno, Washoe Co., NV. At the time of her death she was 41 years old. On December 21st, 1971 Augustus "Gus" Lee Hargrove (1898-1971) died in Winnemucca, Humboldt, NV, USA. He was buried in Winnemucca Cem., Winnemussa, Humboldt Co., NV, USA. At the time of his death he was 73 years old.

On July 26th, 1899 their fourth child, Edwin William Hargrove (1899-1944) was born in Broadwater Co., MT. He went on to marry Beatrix Euphia Stearns-Simmons-Johnson (1882-1954) on March 12th, 1932 in Hardin, Big Horn Co., MT, USA. Beatrix Euphia Stearns-Simmons-Johnson (1882-1954) was born on October 4th, 1882 in Pompets Pillar, Yellowstone Co., MT to Frank Eugene Stearns (1851-1877) and Louisa Eunice Russell-Stearns (1860-1933). Beatrix Euphia Stearns-Simmons-Johnson (1882-1954) was previously married to Frank Eugene Simmons (1874-?) on Feburary 12th, 1900 in Joliet, Carbon Co., MT, USA. Frank Eugene Simmons (1874-?) was born about 1874 to Lawton F. Simmons (1848-?) and Mary E. Reed-Simmons (1854-?). From the marriage of Frank Eugene Simmons (1874-?) and Beatrix Euphia Stearns-Simmons (1882-1954) at least 3 children were born; Eva B. Simmons 1901-1973 (Ellis Cecil Connolly 1897-1985), Paul G. Simmons 1903-1986 (Beatrice B. Cowan 1905-?) and Leonard Eugene Simmons 1906-1955 (Stella Irene Youderian-Ohman-Simmons 1906-1953 and Mary "Mamie" L. Martin-Simmons-Brownlee 1901-1990). There is one document that lists Frank Eugene Simmons (1874-?) as being divorced from Beatuix. I have found no death or burial information for his as of yet. After the divorce or death of her first husband, Beatrix Euphia Stearns-Simmons (1882-1954) remarries to Robert Johnston (1876-1927) on September 13th, 1924 in Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT, USA. Robert Johnston (1876-1927) was born on April 5th, 1876 in Kansas, USA to John Johnston (1829-1904) and Nancy Lucinda Gillett-Johnston (1847-1926). From the marriage of Robert Johnston (1876-1927) and Beatrix Euphia Stearns-Johnson (1882-1954) no children were born. On July 21st, 1927 Robert Johnston (1876-1927) died in Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT, USA. He was buried in Mountainview Cem., Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT, USA. At the time of his death he was 51 years old. After the death of her second husband, Beatrix Euphia Stearns-Simmons-Johnson (1882-1954) remarried to Edwin William Hargrove (1899-1944) but no children were born of this union. On September 26th, 1944 Edwin William Hargrove (1899-1944) died in Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT, USA. He was buried in Mountainview Cem., Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT. At the time of his death he was 45 years old. On Janurary 12th, 1954 Beatrix Euphia Stearns-Johnson-Hargrove (1882-1954) died in Hardin, Yellowstone Co., MT, USA. She was buried in Mountainview Cem., Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT. At the time of her death she was 71 years old.

On November 4th, 1907 their fifth child, John Paul Hargrove (1907-1969) was born in Blaine Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Annie May Campbell (1909-1997) on July 29th, 1937 in Townsend, Broadwater Co., MT, USA. Annie May Campbell (1909-1997) was born on September 28th, 1909 in Murdo Co., SD, USA to Charles F. Campbell () and Beatrice S. Blake-Campbell (). From the marriage of John Paul Hargrove (1907-1969) and Annie May Campbell-Hargrove (1909-1997) at least 3 children were born; John Wesley Hargrove 1938-2001 (Never married/no children) and Jo Ann Hargrove-Murry 1940-? (Calvin "Cal" Lee Murry) and Charles Richard Hargrove 1945-2008 (Nancy Lou ?-Hargrove). On August 22nd, 1969 John Paul Hargrove (1907-1969) died in Huntley, Yellowstone Co., MT, USA. His buried information is at present unknown. On June 5th, 1997 Annie May Campbell-Hargrove (1909-1997) died in Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT, USA. Her burial information is at present unknown.

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Montana, County Birth and Deaths, 1840-2004

On April 25th, 1919 their sixth child, 1st Lt. Walter Hargrove (1919-2001) was born in Yellowstone County, Montana. He went on to marry Pvt. Catherine Rae Hanson (1924-2012) on April 18th, 1943 in Ward Co., TX, USA. Pvt. Catherine Rae Hanson (1924-2012) was born on April 6th, 1924 in Rapelje, Stillwater Co., MT, USA to Carl John Hanson (1884-1963) and Maud A. Stout-Hanson (1896-1980). From the marriage of 1st Lt. Walter Hargrove (1919-2001) and Pvt. Catherine Rae Hanson (1924-2012) at least 6 children were born; all of whom are still living. On August 8th, 2001 1st Lt. Walter Hargrove (1919-2001) died in King Co., WA. USA. He was buried in Tahoma Nat. Cem., Kent, King Co., WA, USA. At the time of his death he was 82 years old.
On October 25th, 2012 Catherine Rae Hanson (1924-2012) died in Mason Co., WA, USA. She was buried in Tahoma Nat. Cem., Kent, King Co., WA, USA. At the time of her death she was 88 years old.

On July 2nd, 1900 we find "John Hargrove" on page 15, line 32 of the Federal Census of 1900 living in Radersburg Township, Broadwater County, Montana.

John Hargrove, head, Sep 1859, 40yrs, married 9, farmer, born in NC.
"John Wesley Hargrove (1854-1939)"

Mary Hargrove, Wife, Sep 1872, 27yrs, married 9yrs, 4 born, 4 living, born in NC.
"Mary Elizabeth Burnette-Hargrove (1873-1922)"

Anna Hargrove, Daughter, 8yrs, born in MT.
"Anna B. Hargrove-Guenther (1892-1978?)"

Charles Hargrove, Son, 5yrs, born in MT.
"Charles Albert Hargrove (1896-1953)"

Gus Hargrove, Son, 3yrs, born in MT.
"August L. Hargrove (1898-1971)"

Willie Hargrove, Son, 1yrs, born in MT.
"William Edwin Hargrove (1899-1944)"

Theodore Hargrove, Cousin, 23yrs, born in NC.

Sidney Dimon, Hired Man, 55yrs, born in Illinois.

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United States Census, 1900

On June 30th, 1900 we find John and Lucinda's son "James C. Hargrove" on page 14, line 100 of the Federal Census of Radersburg, Broadwater Co., MT, USA living in the houshold of his grandfather, Alfred Franklin "Frank" Hargrove (1829-1905).


Alfred F. Hargrove, head, Dec 1832, 75yrs, married 49yrs, blacksmith, born in NC.
"Alfred Franklin "Frank" Hargrove (1829-1905)"

Elvira Jane Hagrove, wife, July 1832, 67yrs, married 49yrs, 10 born, 8 living, born in NC.
"Elvira Jane Henson-Hargrove (1832-1919)"

James C. Hargrove, grandson, May 1883, 17yrs, single, born in MT.
"James C. Hargrove (1883-1939)"

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United States Census, 1900

On April 15th, 1910 we find "John W. Hargrove" on page 1, line 41 of the Federal Census of 1910 living in School District 24 Huntley, Yellowstone County, Montana.

John W. Hargrove, head, 54yrs, married 2, married 19yrs, farmer, general farm, born in NC.
"John Wesley Hargrove (1854-1939)"

Mary E. Hargrove, Wife, 37yrs, married 1, married 19yrs, 5 born, 5 living, born in NC.
"Mary Elizabeth Burnette-Hargrove (1872-1922)"

Anna B. Hargrove, Daughter, 17yrs, born in MT.
"Anna B. Hargrove-Guenther (1892-1978?)"

Charles A. Hargrove, Son, 14yrs, born in MT.
"Charles Albert Hargrove (1896-1953)"

Augustus L. Hargrove, Son, 12yrs, born in MT.
"August L. Hargrove (1898-1971)"

Edwin Hargrove, Son, 10yrs, born in MT.
"William Edwin Hargrove (1899-1944)"

John Hargrove, Son, 2yrs, born IN MT.
"John Paul Hargrove (1907-1969)"

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United States Census, 1910

In January of 1920 we find "John W. Hargrove" on page 17, line 83 of the Federal Census of 1920 living in School District 24, Yellowstone County, Montana.

John W. Hargrove, head, 6yrs, farmer, general fam, born in NC.
"John Wesley Hargrove (1854-1939)"

Mary E. Hargrove, Wife, 45yrs, born in NC.
"Mary Elizabeth Burnette-Hargrove (1872-1922)"

Augustus L. Hargrove, Son, 22yrs, contractor, general, born in MT.
"August L. Hargrove (1898-1971)"

William E. Hargrove, Son, 20yrs, born in MT.
"William Edwin Hargrove (1899-1944)"

John P Hargrove, Son 12yrs, born in MT.
"John Paul Hargrove (1907-1969)"

Walter Hargrove, Son, 8mos, born in MT.
"1st Lt. Walter Hargrove (1919-2001)"

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United States Census, 1920

In 1922 "Mary Elizabeth Burnette-Hargrove (1872-1922)" died in Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT. USA. She was buried in what is today Pleasant View Cem., Ballentine, Yellowstone Co., MT, USA. At the time of her death she was 49 years old.

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Montana Death Index, 1860-2007

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Mary Elizabeth Burnett-Hargrove Findagrave.com Profile

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Pleasant View Cemetery
Canal Project Access Road, Ballentine, MT 59006

A few years after the death of his second wife, John Wesley Hargrove (1854-1939) moved in with his son August L. Hargrove (1898-1971) and his family. He resided there for the next 13 years until his death in 1939.

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On December 17th, 1939 John Wesley Hargrove (1854-1939) died in the home of his son August L. Hargrove (1898-1971) in Laurel, Yellowstone Co., MT, USA. He was buried next to his second wife, Mary in what is today Pleasant View Cem., Ballentine, Yellowstone Co., MT, USA. At the time of his death he was 85 years old.

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Montana Death Index, 1860-2007

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John W. Hargrove Find a Grave Profile


Here is John's obituary that was printed in the Billings Gazetter on December 18th, 1939.


"State Pioneer Dies at Laurel


John Wesley Hargrove, 85, Montana pioneer and former resident of Billings, died Sunday at the home of a son, August L. Hargrove at Laurel. Death was caused by a heart attack.

He was born Oct. 2, 1854, at Waynesville, North Carolina, and was married there in 1879. In 1880 he came west to White Sulpher Springs by covered wagon, and a year later moved to Toston. Mrs. Hargrove died several years after coming to Montana. Mr. Hargrove married Mary Burnett in 1892. He was engaged for many years in farming and the livestock industry, and resided in and near Billings since 1910. Mrs. Hargrove died here in 1922. For the last 13 years Mr. Hargrove had resided with his son at Laurel.

Mr. Hargrove is survived by a daughter by his first marriage, Mrs. Charles Terrell of Vancouver, B.C.; a daughter by his second marriage, Mrs. Oscar Guenther of Chicago; and five sons by his second marriage, William Edwin Hargrove of Billings, Charles Hargrove of Kansas City, Mo., Walter Hargrove of Worden, John Hargrove of Huntley, and August Hargrove of Laurel, and a brother, Julius Hargrove of Clyde Park.

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Services at Congregational church at Ballantine. Burial in Ballantine cemetery."

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