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Note: All records found on John just lists him as John R. Armstrong. A descendant of Virginia "Jennie" Armstrong has a piece of paper with the name of John Richard Armstrong, however Cathie Hargreaves believes his middle name was probably Richardson since that was his mother's maiden name. 1850 U.S. Census, District No. 2, Boyle County, Kentucky, enumerated June 1850, Roll 192, Page 357 Dwelling #134, Family #155 ARMSTRONG, James R., 31, M, born in Kentucky (this is John R.) ___________, Sarah K., 28, F, born in Kentucky ___________, Margaret A., 9, F, born in Kentucky (this is Mary Ann) ___________, John M., 7, M, born in Kentucky (this is James McBride Armstrong) ___________, Thomas S., 5, M, born in Kentucky ___________, Emily J., 3, F, born in Kentucky ___________, Sarah, 3/12 (3 months), F, born in Kentucky (apparently Elizabeth) *William Armstrong, 21, M, blacksmith, born in Kentucky (brother of John) 1860 Census Blue Township, Jackson County, Missouri, Roll 625, Page 324 Dwelling #662, Family #603 ARMSTRONG, John R., 43, M, farmer, 3000, 700, born in Kentucky ___________, Sallie, 40, F, born in Kentucky (puts her birth year at 1820) ___________, James, 15, M, born in Kentucky ___________, Thomas, 13, M, born in Kentucky ___________, Permelia J., 11, F, born in Kentucky (listed as Emily J., in the 1850 Census) ___________, Elizabeth, 9, F, born in Kentucky ___________, Bernetta, 6, F, born in Kentucky ___________, Lou Emma, 1/12, F, born in Missouri The family left the farm home with all their possessions in a wagon that fateful day in 1863. The family lived for 18 months in Richmond, Ray County, MO returning to Jackson County to find their home in shambles. 1870 Census Blue Township, Jackson County, Missouri, Roll 781, Page 218 Dwelling #389, Family #375 Armstrong, John R., 52, m/w, blacksmith, 4700, 1500, born in Kentucky ________, Sarah, 50, f/w, born in Kentucky ________, Bernetta, 17, f/w, born in Kentucky ________, Laura, 11, f/w, born in Missouri (Lou Emma) ________, Charles W., 7, m/w, born in Missouri ________, Virginia, 5, f/w, born in Missouri 1880 Census Blue Township, Jackson County, Missouri enumerated June 1880 This 1880 census, District #27, included persons living in Blue Township lying between the County Roads known as the Independence and Lees Summit and the Independence and Old Lexington Roads, excepting any part of the City of Independence. FAMILY #130 ARMSTRONG, J.R., w/m, 62, KY PA KY, farmer ___________, Sallie, w/f, 59, wife, KY KY KY ___________, Chas, w/m 19, son, MO KY KY ___________, Jennie, w/f, 13, daughter, MO KY KY (Virginia) OBITUARY--Uncle Johnny Armstrong Dead. The death of John Armstrong, at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning, was a sad surprise to his many friends. Only a few days ago "Uncle Johnny," always so hale and hearty, was taken sick with an acute attack of pneumonia, which led to his death as above stated. The funeral services were conducted from the Cumberland Presbyterian church, of which the deceased was a member at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The deceased was for years one of the oldest and best known settlers of Jackson county. He lived two miles east on his farm, which he sold a few years ago, preparatory to taking up his residence in this city. He had naught but kind words for everyone. Note: Date of death--December 25, 1888
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