Amanda Dee McKenzie

Amanda Dee McKenzie

Female 1859 - 1935  (76 years)

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  • Name Amanda Dee McKenzie 
    Birth 20 Feb 1859  Fayette County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 10 Oct 1935  Centralia, Boone County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • From Notes of Leona Logue Schnecter June, 1953 "Frances and Amanda were reared by their uncle, Dr. Daniel McKenzie, St. Elmo, IL."

      Member of First Christian Church in Centralia. Had 3 (or 4, perhaps one died at birth?) children from first marriage. Then married George Schmoll.

      1880 Census Place: Bourbon, Boone, Missouri
      Source: FHL Film 1254676 National Archives Film T9-0676 Page 28D
      Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
      John R. JUSTUS Self M M W 26 IL
      Occ: Tie Maker Fa: OH Mo: OH
      Amanda JUSTUS Wife F M W 23 IL
      Occ: Keeping House Fa: OH Mo: OH
      Jessee JUSTUS Son M S W 1 IL
      Fa: IL Mo: IL


      Very religious person, pentacostal church early on.
      Very poor. She did get a Civil War pension of $2 per month (approximately). Couldn't heat her house in winter and as an elderly woman she had to go stay with her daughter in the winter.

      Notes for AMANDA DEE MCKENZIE:
      1880 CENSUS: BOURBON TWSP., BOONE CO., MO, PAGE 56D, 530/541--JULY 5

      Justus, John R. (W, M, 26, Tie Maker, IL/OH/OH), Justus, Amanda (W, F, 23, Wife, IL/OH/OH), Justus, Jessee (W, M, 1, Son, IL/IL/IL)

      1900 CENSUS: BOURBON TWSP., BOONE CO., MO, SHEET 12B, 244/258--JUNE 14

      Schmoll, George (Head, W, M, December 1836, 63, Married, Married 15 Years, GERMANY/GERMANY/
      GERMANY, Farmer), Schmoll, Mandy (Wife, W, F, February 1859, 41, Married, 13 Children Born, 11 Children Living, IL/OH/OH), Schmoll, Minnie (Daughter, W, F, October 1885, 14, Single, MO/GERMANY/OH), Schmoll, Sarah J. (Daughter, W, F, December 1887, 12, Single, MO/GERMANY/OH), Schmoll, Matilda (Daughter, W, F, April 1889, 11, Single, MO/GERMANY/OH), Schmoll, Thomas (Son, M, W, June 1891 {Should Be 1892}, 8, Single, MO/GERMANY/IL), Schmoll, James M. (Son, W, M, July 1893, 6, Single, MO/GERMANY/IL), Schmoll, Golden (Daughter, F, W, June 1895, 4 {Should Be 5}, Single, MO/GERMANY/OH), Schmoll, Mary (Daughter, W, F, August 1896, 3, Single, MO/GERMANY/OH), Schmoll, Arthur (Son, W, M, November 1899, 7/12, MO/GERMANY/IL)

      1910 CENSUS: CENTRALIA TWSP., BOONE CO., MO., SHEET 10B, 249/253--APRIL 26

      Schmoll, George H. (M, W, 73, Married, Married 25 Years, GERMANY/GERMANY/GERMANY, Laborer, Odd Jobs), Schmoll, Amanda (F, W, 50, {Second} Marriage, Married 25 Years, 13 Children Born, 10 Children Living, IL/OH/OH, Laundress, At Home), Schmoll, Mary (Daughter, F, W, 12, Single, MO/GERMANY/IL, None), Schmoll, Arthur (Son, M, W, 10, Single, MO/GERMANY/IL, None), Schmoll, Golden (Daughter, F, W, 14, Single, MO/GERMANY/IL, None)

      1920 CENSUS: CENTRALIA, BOONE CO., MO, SHEET 3B, 62/66--JANUARY 5

      Blanton, Carson (Head, M, W, 26, Married, MO/MO/MO, Day Laborer, Labor), Blanton, Goldy (Wife, F, W, 23, Married, MO/GERMANY/IL, None), Blanton, J. B. (Son, M, W, 8/12, Single, MO/MO/MO, None), Schmoll, McKenzie {Should Be Amanda} (Mother-In-Law, F, W, 60, Widowed, IL/OH/OH, None)

      1930 CENSUS: CENTRALIA, BOONE CO., MO. SHEET 16A, 27/27--APRIL 26

      Schmoll, Amanda (Head, F, W, 71, Widowed, IL/OH/OH, None)

      Obituary
      "The Centralia Fireside Guard," (Centralia, Boone Co., MO) October 18, 1935 (page 1)

      AGED WOMAN IS CALLED
      CITIZEN OF THIS TOWN FOR OVER QUARTER OF A CENTURY
      PASSED AWAY. INTERMENT SATURDAY

      "Mrs. Amanda Schmoll died Thursday night, October 10, 1935 at 9:55 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carson Blanton in this city. Her death followed an illness of many months and a critical illness of about six weeks. Aged 76 years, seven months, 20 days."

      "Mrs. Schmoll had been in very poor health since November of last year, but was able to remain in her home until six weeks ago, when she was taken to the home of Mrs. Blanton where she could have constant care."

      "Amanda Dee McKinzie, daughter of John B. and Matilda Logue McKinzie, was born near Vandalia, Illinois on February 20, 1859. She came to Missouri with her parents when at the age of 14 years and spent the remainder of her life in Boone County."

      "She was twice married, her first marriage being to John R. Justus on September 18, 1877, who with three of their four children preceded her in death many years ago. She was united in marriage the second time to George Schmoll, on October 15, 1884. To this union nine children were born. One daughter and two sons are dead. The husband died December 16, 1913."

      "The following children survive their mother: Mrs. W. H. Buckler, McBaine; Mrs. J. N. Jones, Pearl, Illinois; Mrs. John P. Palmer, Washington, Iowa; Mrs. R. F. Hopper, Columbia; Mrs. Carson Blanton, Centralia; J. M. Schmoll, Parsons, Kansas; A. M. Schmoll, Kansas City. She is also survived by three brothers, John and Henry McKenzie, Columbia, Edward McKenzie of Greenbridge, Mo. and one sister, Mrs. T. D. Balden of Arkansas."

      "She is also survived by thirty four grand children and eight great-grandchildren."

      "At the age of 16 Mrs. Schmoll was converted and adopted the Christian faith, united with the church of Perche, south of Sturgeon, under the preaching of R. B.Heiser. She moved her membership to the First Christian church of this city. After her health began to fail she found that she could not walk the greater distance from her home to the church and she worshipped at the Holiness church. She was always faithful to her God and to her religion. She was a good, Christian mother, a loyal friend and so long as her health would permit she willingly gave her assistance to those in need."

      "She leaves to her children and grand children the heritage of a well spent, useful life. Coming as this woman did, into the early period of this country's development. Mrs. Schmoll began early in life to learn how to meet and to endure hardships. She accepted them as a part of life and endured them with a fortitude that is worthy of emulation. Lives such as this good woman lived are an inspiration to others and constitute an enduring monument in the hearts of those whom she leaves behind, and a light to guide their footsteps into the abundant life."

      "Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at the First Christian church at 2:30 o'clock, by Reverend C. Allen Burrus."

      "Interment was in the city cemetery."

      "Pallbearers were W. D. Holloway, Alex Riley, V. G. Doty, T. W. McNear, Shannon Potts and Clifford Stover."

      "Flowersgirls: Mrs. W. B. Walden, Mrs. A. Strang, Mrs. Chas. Cook, Misses Eunice and Anna Jean Schmoll, Mildred and Marjorie Blanton, grandaughters of the deceased."

      More About AMANDA DEE MCKENZIE:
      Burial: October 12, 1935, Centralia City Cemetery, Centralia, Boone Co., MO17
    Person ID I11428  McKenzie Genealogy
    Last Modified 29 Oct 2021 

    Father John Baptist McKenzie,   b. 8 May 1836, Knox County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Oct 1917, Rocheport, Boone County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Mary E. (Matilda) Logue,   b. 18 Jan 1833, Knox County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Aug 1913, Rocheport, Boone County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 26 Oct 1856  Menard County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F05614  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 John R. Justus   d. UNKNOWN 
    Marriage 18 Sep 1877  Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Ann Justice   d. UNKNOWN  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. Rene Justice   d. UNKNOWN  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. Jesse Justice,   b. 1879, Fayette County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. UNKNOWN  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F05616  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 29 Oct 2021 

    Family 2 John Henry Schmoll,   b. 30 Dec 1836, Germany Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Dec 1913, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Marriage 25 Oct 1884  Sturgeon, Boone County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Jane Schmoll,   b. Boone County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this locationd. UNKNOWN  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. Minnie Schmoll,   b. Oct 1885, St. Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. UNKNOWN  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. Sarah J. Schmoll,   b. Dec 1887, St. Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. UNKNOWN  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     4. Mathilda Ellen Schmoll,   b. 25 Apr 1889, St. Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Feb 1958, Boone County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. Thomas Benjamin Schmoll,   b. 26 Jun 1892, Boone County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Nov 1910, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 18 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     6. James M. Schmoll,   b. Jul 1893, Boone County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this locationd. UNKNOWN  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     7. Mary Schmoll,   b. Aug 1896, Boone County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this locationd. UNKNOWN  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     8. Golden Schmoll,   b. 26 Jun 1897, Boone County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Dec 1979, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     9. Arthur M. Schmoll,   b. 18 Mar 1900, Boone County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Jun 1967, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F05631  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 29 Oct 2021 

  • Photos
    Photo of Amanda McKenzie (b. 1859)
    Photo of Amanda McKenzie (b. 1859)

    Documents
    Death Certificate of Amanda McKenzie (b. 1859)
    Death Certificate of Amanda McKenzie (b. 1859)
    Letter from John Baptist McKenzie (b. 1836) to Daughter, Amanda McKenzie (b. 1859)
    Letter from John Baptist McKenzie (b. 1836) to Daughter, Amanda McKenzie (b. 1859)
    Letter from John Baptist McKenzie (b. 1836) to Daughter, Amanda McKenzie (b. 1859) Page 2
    Letter from John Baptist McKenzie (b. 1836) to Daughter, Amanda McKenzie (b. 1859) Page 2


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