Father: Joseph Thompson (1774-1835)
Married Charles Barnes on 20 Apr 1873 in Macon County, Missouri. Married Justin G. Wooden on 23 Feb 1890 in Ten Mile Twp, Macon County, Missouri.
Occupation: Retired
MO d/c 37118 — Widower, died at the age of 101 years, 9 months and 22 days.
Information on file with Shelby County (MO) Historical Society & Museum
Aunt Lou Wooden Celebrates 100th Birthday
On January 15th 1932 the 100th birthday of Mrs. Louisa H. Wooden. A gathering of more than fifty friends helped her celebrate at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Morris where she has resided for thirty-one years. Her biography was read just before dinner. Aunt Lou ask a blessing which will never be forgotten by all those present. There was a fine dinner crowned with the large cake with one hundred candles. Pictures were taken of Aunt Lou and her cake.
In the afternoon old songs and music were enjoyed. Aunt Lou related happenings of her school days as long as her strength would permit. "God Be With You 'Till We Meet Again" was sung as the friends prepared to leave.
Following are the names of the well wishers present. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Manning and family, Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge Weekly and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lawson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Moody and family, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gillman, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Philips. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Watson, Mrs. Perle Webber and children, Gertrude, Arthur, Lester and Robert, Meadames Myrtle Scearcy, Susie Baker, W. M. Baker, Jennie Meisner, Forest Thompson, A. J. Crowell, Jane Poteet, Mary Purdy, Alma Claypoole, J. R. McAfee, Mary Axt and daughter; Misses Jessie Mae and Lucille Petree, Martha Richardson, E. C. Nickell and Ed Poteet.
A sketch of her life — Louisa H. Thompson was born January 15, 1832 one hundred years ago. She was next to the youngest of twelve children. All living to manhood and womahood except one sister who died in infancy. Aunt Lou as every one now knows has outlived all her brothers and sisters. Her father, died when she was about two and one half years old. Only one boy was large, enough, to help support the large family. Aunt Lou lived with her mother until her mother's death. She was then about thirty-five year old. She then came to Missouri where she married Charles Barnes. Twelve years later Aunt Lou was left a widow during which time she made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Phillips, the parents of Mrs. Morris where she now resides. About four years later she was married to Justine Wooden. She was again left a widow after nine years. She has now been with Mr. and Mrs. Morris thirty-one years. Aunt Lou enjoys telling of things that happened in her childhood and younger day. She remembers some of the colored men who worked for them. Her mother told her an incident which she relate now. Aunt Lou's father would buy a drove of fine Kentucky horse and in the winter would drive them South to sell to the planters. One winter, times were bad and he had a hard time selling his horses. He had to push on into the Carolina's with them. Imagine the trip! From Kentucky to the Carolinas driving a drove of horses ! He didn't get home in time to plant his crop. The oldest boys did not yet know how to plow. The mother hitched a horse to the plow and led the horse while the boy learned to plow — and when father came home the crop was planted. Aunt Lou remembers her few school days and the names of many of her school mates. She can tell comical things and sad things that happened at school. One thing of interest to us now: She went to only one free school. All the rest were subscription schools, and as she says, They had to go down in their pockets. She went to school in old stables or any old house. One of her teachers was "slightly "off" and had been given the school through sympathy. Rather different these days! Aunt Lou can tell about the circuit riders. She was converted when she was fifteen years old and has lived a faithful Christian life ever since. She used to spend hours reading the BibIe. Now she can no longer see to read, but she can still join in prayer and in singing of her beloved hymns. She believes in worshipping God in Spirit and in Truth wherever she is. The fear of the Lord prolonged days but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. Prov. 10:27
Aunt Lou likes to talk of her mother and their life together. She deeply honors her father and mother and therefore we see one reason for her long sojourn here on earth — for we find in Eph 6 1-2-3 these words: "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this right.
Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise.
That it may be well with thee; and thou mayest live long on the earth.
Macon Chronicle-Herald, Macon, Missouri, 26 Jan 1932, Tue • Page
STOWE
A large crowd attended the funeral of Aunt Lou Wooden Wednesday afternoon which was held at 2:30 at Mt. Zion Church. Mrs. Wooden was well known and was well thought of by everyone who knew her. She was 101 years old. We extend our sincerest sympathy to the bereaved friends.
Macon Chronicle-Herald, Macon, Missouri, 17 Nov 1933, Fri • Page 2, Column 4
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1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Louisa Thompson
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Birth Year: abt 1833
Home in 1850: Southern District, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
Attended School: Y
Household Members Age
Jemima Thompson 50
Lydia Thompson 19
Louisa Thompson 17
Sarah Thompson15
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Louisa Thompson
Age: 23
Birth Year: abt 1837
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Kentucky
Home in 1860: Rockcastle, Kentucky
Post Office: Mount Vernon
Household Members Age
Jamima Thompson66
Louisa Thompson 23
Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Name: Mrs Lou H Barnes
Marriage Date: 23 Feb 1890
Marriage Place: Ten Mile Twp, Macon, Missouri, USA
Spouse: Justin G Wooden
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Lou H Wooden
Age: 67
Birth Date: Jan 1832
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1900: Ten Mile, Macon, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Occupation: Servant
Household Members: Name Age
Benjamin Phillips 63
Nancy I Phillips 62
George H Moris 39
Vergie Moris 27
Estatr Moris 6
Lou H Wooden 67
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Lou H Wooden
[Lorr H Wooden]
Age in 1910: 78
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1910: Ten Mile, Macon, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Household Members: Name Age
Benjamin Phillips 73
Nancy J Phillips 73
Virgie Morris 37
George H Morris 49
Esther Morris 17
Lou H Wooden 78
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Lou H Woodey
[Lou H Wooden]
[Lou H Wardy]
[Low H Wooden]
Age: 87
Birth Year: abt 1833
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1920: Ten Mile, Macon, Missouri
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Tennesseee
Household Members: Name Age
George H Morris 58
Virgille E Morris 47
Lou H Woodey 87
Jennie Philips 83
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Lou Wooden
[Son Wooden]
Birth Year: abt 1832
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Kentucky
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Home in 1930: Round Grove, Macon, Missouri, USA
Father's Birthplace: United States
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Household Members: Name Age
Herbert Morris 69
Vergie Morris 57
Lou Wooden 98
Married Charles Barnes on 20 Apr 1873 in Macon County, Missouri. Married Justin G. Wooden on 23 Feb 1890 in Ten Mile Twp, Macon County, Missouri.
Occupation: Retired
MO d/c 37118 — Widower, died at the age of 101 years, 9 months and 22 days.
Information on file with Shelby County (MO) Historical Society & Museum
Aunt Lou Wooden Celebrates 100th Birthday
On January 15th 1932 the 100th birthday of Mrs. Louisa H. Wooden. A gathering of more than fifty friends helped her celebrate at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Morris where she has resided for thirty-one years. Her biography was read just before dinner. Aunt Lou ask a blessing which will never be forgotten by all those present. There was a fine dinner crowned with the large cake with one hundred candles. Pictures were taken of Aunt Lou and her cake.
In the afternoon old songs and music were enjoyed. Aunt Lou related happenings of her school days as long as her strength would permit. "God Be With You 'Till We Meet Again" was sung as the friends prepared to leave.
Following are the names of the well wishers present. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Manning and family, Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge Weekly and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lawson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Moody and family, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gillman, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Philips. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Watson, Mrs. Perle Webber and children, Gertrude, Arthur, Lester and Robert, Meadames Myrtle Scearcy, Susie Baker, W. M. Baker, Jennie Meisner, Forest Thompson, A. J. Crowell, Jane Poteet, Mary Purdy, Alma Claypoole, J. R. McAfee, Mary Axt and daughter; Misses Jessie Mae and Lucille Petree, Martha Richardson, E. C. Nickell and Ed Poteet.
A sketch of her life — Louisa H. Thompson was born January 15, 1832 one hundred years ago. She was next to the youngest of twelve children. All living to manhood and womahood except one sister who died in infancy. Aunt Lou as every one now knows has outlived all her brothers and sisters. Her father, died when she was about two and one half years old. Only one boy was large, enough, to help support the large family. Aunt Lou lived with her mother until her mother's death. She was then about thirty-five year old. She then came to Missouri where she married Charles Barnes. Twelve years later Aunt Lou was left a widow during which time she made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Phillips, the parents of Mrs. Morris where she now resides. About four years later she was married to Justine Wooden. She was again left a widow after nine years. She has now been with Mr. and Mrs. Morris thirty-one years. Aunt Lou enjoys telling of things that happened in her childhood and younger day. She remembers some of the colored men who worked for them. Her mother told her an incident which she relate now. Aunt Lou's father would buy a drove of fine Kentucky horse and in the winter would drive them South to sell to the planters. One winter, times were bad and he had a hard time selling his horses. He had to push on into the Carolina's with them. Imagine the trip! From Kentucky to the Carolinas driving a drove of horses ! He didn't get home in time to plant his crop. The oldest boys did not yet know how to plow. The mother hitched a horse to the plow and led the horse while the boy learned to plow — and when father came home the crop was planted. Aunt Lou remembers her few school days and the names of many of her school mates. She can tell comical things and sad things that happened at school. One thing of interest to us now: She went to only one free school. All the rest were subscription schools, and as she says, They had to go down in their pockets. She went to school in old stables or any old house. One of her teachers was "slightly "off" and had been given the school through sympathy. Rather different these days! Aunt Lou can tell about the circuit riders. She was converted when she was fifteen years old and has lived a faithful Christian life ever since. She used to spend hours reading the BibIe. Now she can no longer see to read, but she can still join in prayer and in singing of her beloved hymns. She believes in worshipping God in Spirit and in Truth wherever she is. The fear of the Lord prolonged days but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. Prov. 10:27
Aunt Lou likes to talk of her mother and their life together. She deeply honors her father and mother and therefore we see one reason for her long sojourn here on earth — for we find in Eph 6 1-2-3 these words: "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this right.
Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise.
That it may be well with thee; and thou mayest live long on the earth.
Macon Chronicle-Herald, Macon, Missouri, 26 Jan 1932, Tue • Page
STOWE
A large crowd attended the funeral of Aunt Lou Wooden Wednesday afternoon which was held at 2:30 at Mt. Zion Church. Mrs. Wooden was well known and was well thought of by everyone who knew her. She was 101 years old. We extend our sincerest sympathy to the bereaved friends.
Macon Chronicle-Herald, Macon, Missouri, 17 Nov 1933, Fri • Page 2, Column 4
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1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Louisa Thompson
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Birth Year: abt 1833
Home in 1850: Southern District, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
Attended School: Y
Household Members Age
Jemima Thompson 50
Lydia Thompson 19
Louisa Thompson 17
Sarah Thompson15
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Louisa Thompson
Age: 23
Birth Year: abt 1837
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Kentucky
Home in 1860: Rockcastle, Kentucky
Post Office: Mount Vernon
Household Members Age
Jamima Thompson66
Louisa Thompson 23
Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Name: Mrs Lou H Barnes
Marriage Date: 23 Feb 1890
Marriage Place: Ten Mile Twp, Macon, Missouri, USA
Spouse: Justin G Wooden
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Lou H Wooden
Age: 67
Birth Date: Jan 1832
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1900: Ten Mile, Macon, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Occupation: Servant
Household Members: Name Age
Benjamin Phillips 63
Nancy I Phillips 62
George H Moris 39
Vergie Moris 27
Estatr Moris 6
Lou H Wooden 67
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Lou H Wooden
[Lorr H Wooden]
Age in 1910: 78
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1910: Ten Mile, Macon, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Household Members: Name Age
Benjamin Phillips 73
Nancy J Phillips 73
Virgie Morris 37
George H Morris 49
Esther Morris 17
Lou H Wooden 78
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Lou H Woodey
[Lou H Wooden]
[Lou H Wardy]
[Low H Wooden]
Age: 87
Birth Year: abt 1833
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1920: Ten Mile, Macon, Missouri
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Tennesseee
Household Members: Name Age
George H Morris 58
Virgille E Morris 47
Lou H Woodey 87
Jennie Philips 83
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Lou Wooden
[Son Wooden]
Birth Year: abt 1832
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Kentucky
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Home in 1930: Round Grove, Macon, Missouri, USA
Father's Birthplace: United States
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Household Members: Name Age
Herbert Morris 69
Vergie Morris 57
Lou Wooden 98
Father: Joseph Thompson (1774-1835)
Married Charles Barnes on 20 Apr 1873 in Macon County, Missouri. Married Justin G. Wooden on 23 Feb 1890 in Ten Mile Twp, Macon County, Missouri.
Occupation: Retired
MO d/c 37118 — Widower, died at the age of 101 years, 9 months and 22 days.
Information on file with Shelby County (MO) Historical Society & Museum
Aunt Lou Wooden Celebrates 100th Birthday
On January 15th 1932 the 100th birthday of Mrs. Louisa H. Wooden. A gathering of more than fifty friends helped her celebrate at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Morris where she has resided for thirty-one years. Her biography was read just before dinner. Aunt Lou ask a blessing which will never be forgotten by all those present. There was a fine dinner crowned with the large cake with one hundred candles. Pictures were taken of Aunt Lou and her cake.
In the afternoon old songs and music were enjoyed. Aunt Lou related happenings of her school days as long as her strength would permit. "God Be With You 'Till We Meet Again" was sung as the friends prepared to leave.
Following are the names of the well wishers present. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Manning and family, Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge Weekly and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lawson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Moody and family, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gillman, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Philips. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Watson, Mrs. Perle Webber and children, Gertrude, Arthur, Lester and Robert, Meadames Myrtle Scearcy, Susie Baker, W. M. Baker, Jennie Meisner, Forest Thompson, A. J. Crowell, Jane Poteet, Mary Purdy, Alma Claypoole, J. R. McAfee, Mary Axt and daughter; Misses Jessie Mae and Lucille Petree, Martha Richardson, E. C. Nickell and Ed Poteet.
A sketch of her life — Louisa H. Thompson was born January 15, 1832 one hundred years ago. She was next to the youngest of twelve children. All living to manhood and womahood except one sister who died in infancy. Aunt Lou as every one now knows has outlived all her brothers and sisters. Her father, died when she was about two and one half years old. Only one boy was large, enough, to help support the large family. Aunt Lou lived with her mother until her mother's death. She was then about thirty-five year old. She then came to Missouri where she married Charles Barnes. Twelve years later Aunt Lou was left a widow during which time she made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Phillips, the parents of Mrs. Morris where she now resides. About four years later she was married to Justine Wooden. She was again left a widow after nine years. She has now been with Mr. and Mrs. Morris thirty-one years. Aunt Lou enjoys telling of things that happened in her childhood and younger day. She remembers some of the colored men who worked for them. Her mother told her an incident which she relate now. Aunt Lou's father would buy a drove of fine Kentucky horse and in the winter would drive them South to sell to the planters. One winter, times were bad and he had a hard time selling his horses. He had to push on into the Carolina's with them. Imagine the trip! From Kentucky to the Carolinas driving a drove of horses ! He didn't get home in time to plant his crop. The oldest boys did not yet know how to plow. The mother hitched a horse to the plow and led the horse while the boy learned to plow — and when father came home the crop was planted. Aunt Lou remembers her few school days and the names of many of her school mates. She can tell comical things and sad things that happened at school. One thing of interest to us now: She went to only one free school. All the rest were subscription schools, and as she says, They had to go down in their pockets. She went to school in old stables or any old house. One of her teachers was "slightly "off" and had been given the school through sympathy. Rather different these days! Aunt Lou can tell about the circuit riders. She was converted when she was fifteen years old and has lived a faithful Christian life ever since. She used to spend hours reading the BibIe. Now she can no longer see to read, but she can still join in prayer and in singing of her beloved hymns. She believes in worshipping God in Spirit and in Truth wherever she is. The fear of the Lord prolonged days but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. Prov. 10:27
Aunt Lou likes to talk of her mother and their life together. She deeply honors her father and mother and therefore we see one reason for her long sojourn here on earth — for we find in Eph 6 1-2-3 these words: "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this right.
Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise.
That it may be well with thee; and thou mayest live long on the earth.
Macon Chronicle-Herald, Macon, Missouri, 26 Jan 1932, Tue • Page
STOWE
A large crowd attended the funeral of Aunt Lou Wooden Wednesday afternoon which was held at 2:30 at Mt. Zion Church. Mrs. Wooden was well known and was well thought of by everyone who knew her. She was 101 years old. We extend our sincerest sympathy to the bereaved friends.
Macon Chronicle-Herald, Macon, Missouri, 17 Nov 1933, Fri • Page 2, Column 4
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1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Louisa Thompson
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Birth Year: abt 1833
Home in 1850: Southern District, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
Attended School: Y
Household Members Age
Jemima Thompson 50
Lydia Thompson 19
Louisa Thompson 17
Sarah Thompson15
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Louisa Thompson
Age: 23
Birth Year: abt 1837
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Kentucky
Home in 1860: Rockcastle, Kentucky
Post Office: Mount Vernon
Household Members Age
Jamima Thompson66
Louisa Thompson 23
Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Name: Mrs Lou H Barnes
Marriage Date: 23 Feb 1890
Marriage Place: Ten Mile Twp, Macon, Missouri, USA
Spouse: Justin G Wooden
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Lou H Wooden
Age: 67
Birth Date: Jan 1832
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1900: Ten Mile, Macon, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Occupation: Servant
Household Members: Name Age
Benjamin Phillips 63
Nancy I Phillips 62
George H Moris 39
Vergie Moris 27
Estatr Moris 6
Lou H Wooden 67
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Lou H Wooden
[Lorr H Wooden]
Age in 1910: 78
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1910: Ten Mile, Macon, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Household Members: Name Age
Benjamin Phillips 73
Nancy J Phillips 73
Virgie Morris 37
George H Morris 49
Esther Morris 17
Lou H Wooden 78
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Lou H Woodey
[Lou H Wooden]
[Lou H Wardy]
[Low H Wooden]
Age: 87
Birth Year: abt 1833
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1920: Ten Mile, Macon, Missouri
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Tennesseee
Household Members: Name Age
George H Morris 58
Virgille E Morris 47
Lou H Woodey 87
Jennie Philips 83
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Lou Wooden
[Son Wooden]
Birth Year: abt 1832
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Kentucky
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Home in 1930: Round Grove, Macon, Missouri, USA
Father's Birthplace: United States
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Household Members: Name Age
Herbert Morris 69
Vergie Morris 57
Lou Wooden 98
Married Charles Barnes on 20 Apr 1873 in Macon County, Missouri. Married Justin G. Wooden on 23 Feb 1890 in Ten Mile Twp, Macon County, Missouri.
Occupation: Retired
MO d/c 37118 — Widower, died at the age of 101 years, 9 months and 22 days.
Information on file with Shelby County (MO) Historical Society & Museum
Aunt Lou Wooden Celebrates 100th Birthday
On January 15th 1932 the 100th birthday of Mrs. Louisa H. Wooden. A gathering of more than fifty friends helped her celebrate at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Morris where she has resided for thirty-one years. Her biography was read just before dinner. Aunt Lou ask a blessing which will never be forgotten by all those present. There was a fine dinner crowned with the large cake with one hundred candles. Pictures were taken of Aunt Lou and her cake.
In the afternoon old songs and music were enjoyed. Aunt Lou related happenings of her school days as long as her strength would permit. "God Be With You 'Till We Meet Again" was sung as the friends prepared to leave.
Following are the names of the well wishers present. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Manning and family, Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge Weekly and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lawson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Moody and family, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gillman, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Philips. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Watson, Mrs. Perle Webber and children, Gertrude, Arthur, Lester and Robert, Meadames Myrtle Scearcy, Susie Baker, W. M. Baker, Jennie Meisner, Forest Thompson, A. J. Crowell, Jane Poteet, Mary Purdy, Alma Claypoole, J. R. McAfee, Mary Axt and daughter; Misses Jessie Mae and Lucille Petree, Martha Richardson, E. C. Nickell and Ed Poteet.
A sketch of her life — Louisa H. Thompson was born January 15, 1832 one hundred years ago. She was next to the youngest of twelve children. All living to manhood and womahood except one sister who died in infancy. Aunt Lou as every one now knows has outlived all her brothers and sisters. Her father, died when she was about two and one half years old. Only one boy was large, enough, to help support the large family. Aunt Lou lived with her mother until her mother's death. She was then about thirty-five year old. She then came to Missouri where she married Charles Barnes. Twelve years later Aunt Lou was left a widow during which time she made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Phillips, the parents of Mrs. Morris where she now resides. About four years later she was married to Justine Wooden. She was again left a widow after nine years. She has now been with Mr. and Mrs. Morris thirty-one years. Aunt Lou enjoys telling of things that happened in her childhood and younger day. She remembers some of the colored men who worked for them. Her mother told her an incident which she relate now. Aunt Lou's father would buy a drove of fine Kentucky horse and in the winter would drive them South to sell to the planters. One winter, times were bad and he had a hard time selling his horses. He had to push on into the Carolina's with them. Imagine the trip! From Kentucky to the Carolinas driving a drove of horses ! He didn't get home in time to plant his crop. The oldest boys did not yet know how to plow. The mother hitched a horse to the plow and led the horse while the boy learned to plow — and when father came home the crop was planted. Aunt Lou remembers her few school days and the names of many of her school mates. She can tell comical things and sad things that happened at school. One thing of interest to us now: She went to only one free school. All the rest were subscription schools, and as she says, They had to go down in their pockets. She went to school in old stables or any old house. One of her teachers was "slightly "off" and had been given the school through sympathy. Rather different these days! Aunt Lou can tell about the circuit riders. She was converted when she was fifteen years old and has lived a faithful Christian life ever since. She used to spend hours reading the BibIe. Now she can no longer see to read, but she can still join in prayer and in singing of her beloved hymns. She believes in worshipping God in Spirit and in Truth wherever she is. The fear of the Lord prolonged days but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. Prov. 10:27
Aunt Lou likes to talk of her mother and their life together. She deeply honors her father and mother and therefore we see one reason for her long sojourn here on earth — for we find in Eph 6 1-2-3 these words: "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this right.
Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise.
That it may be well with thee; and thou mayest live long on the earth.
Macon Chronicle-Herald, Macon, Missouri, 26 Jan 1932, Tue • Page
STOWE
A large crowd attended the funeral of Aunt Lou Wooden Wednesday afternoon which was held at 2:30 at Mt. Zion Church. Mrs. Wooden was well known and was well thought of by everyone who knew her. She was 101 years old. We extend our sincerest sympathy to the bereaved friends.
Macon Chronicle-Herald, Macon, Missouri, 17 Nov 1933, Fri • Page 2, Column 4
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1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Louisa Thompson
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Birth Year: abt 1833
Home in 1850: Southern District, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
Attended School: Y
Household Members Age
Jemima Thompson 50
Lydia Thompson 19
Louisa Thompson 17
Sarah Thompson15
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Louisa Thompson
Age: 23
Birth Year: abt 1837
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Kentucky
Home in 1860: Rockcastle, Kentucky
Post Office: Mount Vernon
Household Members Age
Jamima Thompson66
Louisa Thompson 23
Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Name: Mrs Lou H Barnes
Marriage Date: 23 Feb 1890
Marriage Place: Ten Mile Twp, Macon, Missouri, USA
Spouse: Justin G Wooden
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Lou H Wooden
Age: 67
Birth Date: Jan 1832
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1900: Ten Mile, Macon, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Occupation: Servant
Household Members: Name Age
Benjamin Phillips 63
Nancy I Phillips 62
George H Moris 39
Vergie Moris 27
Estatr Moris 6
Lou H Wooden 67
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Lou H Wooden
[Lorr H Wooden]
Age in 1910: 78
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1910: Ten Mile, Macon, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Household Members: Name Age
Benjamin Phillips 73
Nancy J Phillips 73
Virgie Morris 37
George H Morris 49
Esther Morris 17
Lou H Wooden 78
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Lou H Woodey
[Lou H Wooden]
[Lou H Wardy]
[Low H Wooden]
Age: 87
Birth Year: abt 1833
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1920: Ten Mile, Macon, Missouri
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Tennesseee
Household Members: Name Age
George H Morris 58
Virgille E Morris 47
Lou H Woodey 87
Jennie Philips 83
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Lou Wooden
[Son Wooden]
Birth Year: abt 1832
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Kentucky
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Home in 1930: Round Grove, Macon, Missouri, USA
Father's Birthplace: United States
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Household Members: Name Age
Herbert Morris 69
Vergie Morris 57
Lou Wooden 98
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