MARY CATHERINE (FLETCHER) MILLER BELLOMY

83Y 11M 25D

Dau of James Dykes Fletcher 1834/VA-1917/VA and Nancy Jane Hensley 1838/TN-1920/VA.

Mary's first child (father not found):
-Isaac Fletcher 1879-1947 (relationship not proved)
Isaac was oldest of her 13 children, counting two infant sons whose birth/burial records have yet to be found. It appears Isaac was raised from birth by Mary's parents, James and Nancy Fletcher.

m: William E. Miller, Jan 25 1883, in Scott Co. Virginia. His parents were Hiram and Emaritta Wallen Miller. Children of William and Mary Catherine include:
-Florence (1883–1922), m: Sanders, Walker
-Landon Miller (1884–1968)
-Nancy (1888– ) m: Noah
-James Dykes (1890–1967)
-Elbert (infant, no record found)
Husband William died in 1891, age 26.

m: Arthur Bellomy, son of George W. Bellomy and Mary Mullins, in 1894; their known children (all but John born in Scott VA) inc:
-Jane Catherine (1894–1974 #20369087) m: Romines
-Henry Stephenson/Stephen (1896–1986 #18209498)
-Martha B. (1897–1989 #18210300) m: Waugh
-William Taylor 1899-1899 (4 days)
-Thomas Milbern Bellomy (1901–1963)
-Rufus Wilson Bellomy (1903–2003)
-John Steel Bellomy (Feb 8 1906–Nov 12 1978/MO, WWII Vet)

BELLOMY, Mary Catherine FLETCHER - 83Y 11M 25D widowed white female - born: Jan 9 1861 Scott Co, VA - died: Dec 4 1944 Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO - father: James D. Fletcher, born Virginia - mother: Hensley, born Virginia - spouse: Arthur L. - usual residence: 11 mi NE of Clinton, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO - informant: Arthur Bellomy, Clinton, MO - cause: bronchial pneumonia, arthritis - buried: Dec 6 1944 Paul Cemetery, Henry Co, MO - filed as: Mary C. Bellomy, state file no: 41269
(above death cert transcription from Henry Co. website, used with permission.)
Note: Have not determined relationship of the "Arthur" Bellomy who was informant, perhaps a grandson?

*ALERT. In 1900 census Mary is shown with 3 of 3 ch living, presumed to be Jane, Henry and Martha Bellomy, even though 3 of her Miller children are also with her. In 1910 she shows 6 of 6 ch living, apparently the six Bellomy children in household. It is unclear why she didn't include her five Miller children, her presumed son Isaac, or infant Bellomy.

1880 Scott VA: FLETCHER James D/45, Nancy/43, Elizabeth J/20, Mary C/19, William H/18, Henry J/15, Louisa H/11, Malinda Angeline/9, Ebeline I/4, Hanner M/2M, also in home Isaac Fletcher/11M, grandson (reportedly son of Mary C.).

1900 Scott VA BELLOMy Arthur/33, Mary C/38, MILLER Landon/14, Nancy/11, James/10; BELLOMY Charles/10, Jane/5, Henry/4, Martha/2. Married 6 yrs, 3 of 3* children living?

1910 Texas Co MO: BELLOMY Arthur L/42, Mary C/47, Jane/14, Henry/13, Martha/11, Thomas M/5, Rufus/6. John S/4. Married 15 yrs, 2nd for both, 6 of 6* ch living?

Mrs. A. L. Bellomy
Mrs. Arthur L. Bellomy who had been confined to her bed since August 2, passed away December 4, at her home near Clinton, Mo., being 83 years, 10 months and 28 days of age. All that loving hands could do was of no avail. The death angel called and she answered the summons, bringing rest to her tired body. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother, caring for her family as only a mother can.
Mary Catherine Fletcher was born in Scott County, Virginia, January 9, 1861, and was the daughter of James D. and Nancy Jane Fletcher. She was united in marriage in 1882 to Elijah Miller, who preceded her in death in 1888. To this union 5 children were born. On January 8, 1894 she was united in marriage to Arthur L. Bellomy who preceded her in death, June 26, 1938. To this union 7 children were born.
At the age of 18 she was converted and joined the Baptist Church in Virginia. She later united with the Methodist Church and in August 1938, she re-united with the Baptist Church at Corinth where her membership remained until her death.
She came with her husband and family to Davis County, Mo., in 1904, later moving to Henry County, where she has been a resident for 31 years. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ann McNew and Mrs. Evelyn Carter of Virginia and the following children; Isaac of Clinchport, Va.; Landon of Hartwell, Mo.; Mrs. Nancy Noah of Kansas City; James of Independence, Mo.; Mrs. Jane Romines of Bucyrus, Mo.; Henry and Melbern Bellomy of Blairstown; Mrs. Martha Waugh of Warrensburg; Rufus Bellomy of Chillicothe; and Steele Bellomy of the home; one stepson, Charley Bellomy of Bristol, Va.; 38 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren.
Published in The Clinton Eye (Clinton, MO) Dec. 14, 1944 pg 11
--obit courtesy of Contributor: Shani Miller (47456990)

Note: Mary and sister Louise married brothers William E. and Allen J. Miller. Their sister Elizabeth married Hiram Miller, 1st cousin of William and Allen Miller.

Thanks to descendents N. Chaffin and Shani Miller for lnformation to enhance memorial.

double marker with husband, Arthur Bellomy.