Ida Lou Sterrett: Appalachian Aristocracy

1904 - 1991 (87 years)

Generation: 1

Ida Lou Sterrett was born 05 Jun 1904, Saline Co. MO (daughter of Joseph Burks Sterrett and Elizabeth Allen (Lizzie) Caldwell); died 02 Dec 1991, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co. TX; was buried , Slater City Cemetery, Slater, Saline Co. MO.

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The Democrat News (Marshall MO); 4 December 1991

Ida Lou Sterrett Barnds, 87, of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas a former Slater resident, died Monday, December, 2, 1991, at Harris Hospital in Fort Worth.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, December 6, in Slater City Cemetery. The Rev. William Joseph Barnds will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the department of classical studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia or the Guild of All Souls in South Orange, New Jersey.

Born June 5, 1904, in Slater, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Burks and Elizabeth Caldwell Sterrett. She was married to the Rt. Rev. William Paul Barnds, who preceded her in death on January 24, 1973. She was a graduate of Missouri Valley College and received a master's degree in classical languages from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She taught at Stafford High School in Stafford, Kansas; Hardin College in Mexico, Missouri; and was adjunct professor of Latin at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth before her retirement. She lived in Fort Worth since 1956 and was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Fort Worth. She was a member of the American Association of University Women.

Survivors include a son, the Rev. William Joseph Barnds of Gering, Nebraska; two daughters, Mrs. James (Mary Ida) Garrad of Sherman, Grayson County, Texas and Mrs. Nicholas (Virginia Lou) Albanese of Amesbury, Mass.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, William W. Sterrett of Slater.

Buried:
Grave location, obituary, biography, and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=66533774

Ida married Rev. William Paul Barnds. [Group Sheet]

Children:

Generation: 2

Joseph Burks Sterrett was born 08 Jul 1872, Rockbridge Co. VA (son of Samuel Willson Sterrett and Mary Ida Burks); died 25 Jul 1926, Saline Co. MO; was buried , Slater City Cemetery, Slater, Saline Co. MO.

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CENSUS RECORDS

1880 Census
Name: Joseph Sterrett
Age: 7
Birth Year: abt 1873
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Grandson
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Rebecca Sterrett 50
Frank L. Sterrett 20
Tate Sterrett 18
Reed Sterrett 16
James Sterrett 10
Joseph Sterrett 7

1900 Census
Name: Joe B Sterrett
Age: 30
Birth Date: Aug 1869
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Slater, Saline, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
John J Fitzgerald 53
Mercy M Fitzgerald 35
James Fitzgerald 17
Mercy Fitzgerald 15
Tommy Fitzgerald 8
John Reider 29
J T Hobart 28
E Alb Brittingham 28
Clinton Adam Braunns 58
Joe B Sterrett 30

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=64572074

Joseph married Elizabeth Allen (Lizzie) Caldwell 06 Apr 1903, Saline Co. MO. Elizabeth was born 15 Jun 1876, Nicholas Co. KY; died 27 Jul 1938, Saline Co. MO; was buried , Slater City Cemetery, Slater, Saline Co. MO. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth Allen (Lizzie) Caldwell was born 15 Jun 1876, Nicholas Co. KY; died 27 Jul 1938, Saline Co. MO; was buried , Slater City Cemetery, Slater, Saline Co. MO.

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Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=64572135

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Married:
Missouri Marriage Records. Jefferson City, MO, USA: Missouri State Archives. Microfilm.
Name: Joseph B Sterrett
Marriage Date: 6 Apr 1903
Marriage Place: Slater, Saline, Missouri
Registration Place: Saline, Missouri,
Spouse: Elizabeth A Caldwell

Children:

1. Ida Lou Sterrett was born 05 Jun 1904, Saline Co. MO; died 02 Dec 1991, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co. TX; was buried , Slater City Cemetery, Slater, Saline Co. MO.
William Wilson Sterrett was born 15 Jul 1909, Saline Co. MO; died 20 Jun 1999, Jackson Co. MO; was buried , Slater City Cemetery, Slater, Saline Co. MO.

Generation: 3

Samuel Willson Sterrett was born 12 Apr 1848, Rockbridge Co. VA (son of James Reid Sterrett and Rebecca Alexander Willson); died 11 Dec 1910, Highland Co. VA; was buried , Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, VA.

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CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Samuel W Sterrett
Age: 2
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 51, Rockbridge, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 476
Household Members:
James R Sterrett 29
Rebecca A Sterrett 25
Robert Sterrett 6
Phebe E Sterrett 4
Samuel W Sterrett 2
Isaac Wheelis 55

1860 Census
Name: Samuel W Sterrett
Age: 12
Birth Year: abt 1848
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 6, Rockbridge, Virginia
Post Office: Lexington
Family Number: 466
Household Members:
James R Sterrett 40
Rebecca Sterrett 34
Robert Sterrett 16
Samuel W Sterrett 12
Isabella Sterrett 7
John F Sterrett 5
Thomas Sterrett 3
Madison M Sterrett 2
Sterrett 6 months

1900 Census
Name: Samuel Sterrett
Age: 52
Birth Date: Apr 1848
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Blue Grass, Highland, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ida K Sterrett
Marriage Year: 1879
Years Married: 21
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Samuel Sterrett 52
Ida K Sterrett 41
Nannie K Sterrett 18
Robert Sterrett 15
Felix F Sterrett 18
Samuel T Sterrett 12
Nora Terry 17

MILITARY RECORDS

Sources: The Virginia Regimental Histories Series
Name: Samuel Wilson Sterrett
Residence: Lexington, Virginia, Virginia
Age at Enlistment: 16
Enlistment Date: 18 Mar 1865
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Lexington, Virginia
State Served: Virginia
Survived the War: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company H, Virginia 14th Cavalry Regiment on 18 Mar 1865.
Description: height: 6 ft., fair complexion, hazel eyes, light hair.
Birth Date: 12 Apr 1848
Death Date: 11 Dec 1910
Death Place: Highland County, Virginia

Buried:
Grave location, obituary and tombstone photos:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=21898951&ref=acom

Samuel married Mary Ida Burks. Mary was born ca 1850, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 23 Apr 1874, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery, Timber Ridge, Rockbridge Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Mary Ida Burks was born ca 1850, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 23 Apr 1874, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery, Timber Ridge, Rockbridge Co. VA.

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Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=44142936&ref=acom

Children:

James Reid Sterrett, Sr. was born 11 Mar 1870, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 07 Dec 1935, Marion Co. KY; was buried , Ryder Cemetery, Lebanon Marion Co. KY.
2. Joseph Burks Sterrett was born 08 Jul 1872, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 25 Jul 1926, Saline Co. MO; was buried , Slater City Cemetery, Slater, Saline Co. MO.

Generation: 4

James Reid Sterrett was born 09 Aug 1819, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 01 Jan 1866, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery, Timber Ridge, Rockbridge Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: James R Sterrett
Age: 29
Birth Year: abt 1821
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 51, Rockbridge, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 476
Household Members:
James R Sterrett 29
Rebecca A Sterrett 25
Robert Sterrett 6
Phebe E Sterrett 4
Samuel W Sterrett 2
Isaac Wheelis 55

1860 Census
Name: James R Sterrett
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1820
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 6, Rockbridge, Virginia
Post Office: Lexington
Family Number: 466
Household Members:
James R Sterrett 40
Rebecca Sterrett 34
Robert Sterrett 16
Samuel W Sterrett 12
Isabella Sterrett 7
John F Sterrett 5
Thomas Sterrett 3
Madison M Sterrett 2
Sterrett 6 months

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=44096957

James married Rebecca Alexander Willson 16 May 1842, Rockbridge Co. VA. Rebecca (daughter of Samuel Willson and Phoebe TATE) was born 27 Jul 1828, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 19 Jun 1889, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery, Timber Ridge, Rockbridge Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Rebecca Alexander Willson was born 27 Jul 1828, Rockbridge Co. VA (daughter of Samuel Willson and Phoebe TATE); died 19 Jun 1889, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery, Timber Ridge, Rockbridge Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Rebecca A Sterrett
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 51, Rockbridge, Virginia
Gender: Female
Family Number: 476
Household Members:
James R Sterrett 29
Rebecca A Sterrett 25
Robert Sterrett 6
Phebe E Sterrett 4
Samuel W Sterrett 2
Isaac Wheelis 55

1860 Census
Name: Rebecca Sterrett
Age: 34
Birth Year: abt 1826
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 6, Rockbridge, Virginia
Post Office: Lexington
Family Number: 466
Household Members:
James R Sterrett 40
Rebecca Sterrett 34
Robert Sterrett 16
Samuel W Sterrett 12
Isabella Sterrett 7
John F Sterrett 5
Thomas Sterrett 3
Madison M Sterrett 2
Sterrett 6 months

1880 Census
Name: Rebecca Sterrett
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
Rebecca Sterrett 50
Frank L. Sterrett 20
Tate Sterrett 18
Reed Sterrett 16
James Sterrett 10 [grandson]
Joseph Sterrett 7 [grandson]

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=44097033

Notes:

Married:
Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013
Name: Rebecca Wilson
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 16 May 1842
Marriage Place: Rockbridge, Virginia
Spouse: James R. Sterrett
FHL Film Number: 33799
Reference ID: p. 45

Children:

Robert D. Sterrett was born 24 Apr 1844, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 27 May 1863, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery, Timber Ridge, Rockbridge Co. VA.
Phoebe Ellen Sterrett was born 13 Apr 1846, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 05 Oct 1854, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery, Timber Ridge, Rockbridge Co. VA.
4. Samuel Willson Sterrett was born 12 Apr 1848, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 11 Dec 1910, Highland Co. VA; was buried , Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, VA.
James W. Sterrett was born 23 Jul 1850, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 16 Oct 1850, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery, Timber Ridge, Rockbridge Co. VA.
Isabella Dunlap Sterrett was born 10 Aug 1851, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 02 Jan 1921, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery, Timber Ridge, Rockbridge Co. VA.
John Tate Sterrett was born ca 1853, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 06 Jun 1861, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery, Timber Ridge, Rockbridge Co. VA.
Thomas Alexander Sterrett was born 23 Oct 1855, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 03 Aug 1941, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery, Timber Ridge, Rockbridge Co. VA.
Madison McClung Sterrett was born 30 Nov 1857, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 03 Apr 1901, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery, Timber Ridge, Rockbridge Co. VA.
Ira Franklin Sterrett was born 05 Jan 1860, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 09 Apr 1901, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery, Timber Ridge, Rockbridge Co. VA.
Tate Sterrett was born 15 Jan 1862, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 08 May 1913, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery, Lexington, VA.
Charles Reid Sterrett was born 23 Mar 1864, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 07 Dec 1903, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery, Timber Ridge, Rockbridge Co. VA.