Bellamy Springs Road, south Callaway County
see directions below
Updated 19 October 2004
See Obituaries at bottom
Directions and listings provided by Janis Ferris
who wrote:
" this list was complied by Phyllis Brown in 1978 plus the directions to the cemetery. In 1988 I followed the instructions and found the cemetery. The dirt road I mentioned above is really just a long lane back to a white house. In 1978 I believe the family that owned the white house at the end of the lane was called Winegar. I have not been back to the cemetery so I do not know the condition of the road the cemetery or if the house is still standing. In 1988 the cemetery was in such a disarray of overgrown trees, bushes that it was almost impossible to verify the names and dates on the tombstones. Janet Farris
Directions: On Court Street go by the court house to the 1st light. Turn left on Highway O. Go 6 miles to Bellama Road. Turn right and proceed on dirt road to a bend, cemetery slightly up a hill on right.
Ballinger Bellama
Bradley Burdett Carrington Craighead Payne Ross Stambough Smith
Walton Wood
New listings in italics
My comments: There is no doubt that this is another "lost" cemetery inCallaway County. Our Thanks to Janis Ferris for sending the information. There are some variations between the two listings. The first listing was quite old and I suspect the second one may the more accurate of the two. BB
Ballinger, Nannie E. Wife of J.C. Ballinger, July 23,
1853-Jan. 4, 1889
Bellama, Martha J., Jan. 6, 1825-Nov., 1, 1881
Bradley, Archibald, Feb. 14, 1796-July 29, 1854
Bradley, Lucy P., Wife of Archibald Bradley, Nov. 11, 1799-June
6, 1876
Bradley, James ? Jan. 22, 1822-Nov. 23, 1863
Bradley, Nancy ? Wife of J.W. Bradley, Jan. 16, 1818-Nov. 5, 1896
Bradley, Lucy J. F. Daughter of J. W. and N. P. Bradley, April
21, 1848-Nov. 7, 1863
Bradley, V. ? Died Dec. 8, 1932, Aged 65 years.
Bradley, B. ?, 1861-1937. “At Rest”
Bradley, Archibald 14 Feb 1796-29 July 1854.
Bradley, B. F. [?gender] 1861-1937
Bradley, James W. 22 Jan 1822-23 Nov 1863.
Bradley, Lucy J., daug of J. W. & N. F. Bradley, 21 April
1848- 07 Nov 1863.
Bradley, Lucy P., wife of Archibald, born in Pittsylvania Co.,
VA. 11 nov 1799- 06 June 1876.
Bradley, Nancy F. wife of J. W. Bradley, 16 Jan 11818- 05 Nov
1895.
Bradley, V. A. [see obit] died 08 Dec. 1932- aged 65 years.
Burdett, John, died Oct. 6, 1875
Burdett, Elizabeth L. May 20, 1797-Sept. 11, 1830
Burdett, Thomas, 1800-March 25, 1869
Burdett, Benjamin ?., Son of John and E. Burdett, Dec. 30,
1852-May 1?, 1???
Burdett, J.T. (native stone by this grave marked
“1837”)
Burdett, Thomas L., Nov. 8, 1820 ?-Sept. ?, 1878
Burdett, Robert P., b. Mar. 6, 1848-d. Jan. 26, 1925
Burdett, Robertson, H. Son of T. L. and S. Burdett, Oct. 10,
1867-July 1, 1876
Burdett, J. Mac, Jan. 22, 1858-March ?, 1910
Burdett, Thomas L. Son of T. L. and Sarah Burdett, March 5,
1860-Feb. 5, 1897
Burdett, ?atherine B. died July 11, 1931 Age 72 years, 8 mon. 11
days.
Burdett, Benjamin E. Son of R.P. and C. E. Burdett, June 4,
1882-Oct. 5, 1902
Grave with 1837 on a native stone
Burdett, Benjamin E., son of R. P. & C. E. Burdett, 04 June
1882- 05 Oct 1902
Burdett, Benjamin F., son of John and E. Burdett- 30 Dec 1852- 18
May 1874.
Burdett, Catherine B. died 11 July 1931, aged 72 years, 8 mos, 22
d.
Burdett, Elizabeth L. 20 May 1779-22 Sept 1980
J. Mac. 22 Jan 1858- 23 Mar 1910
Burdett, John died 06 Oct 1875. [ He was one of the first
settlers]
Burdett, Robertson H. son of T. L. & S. Burdett 10 Oct 1867-
01 July 1876.
Burdett, Thomas - __ _ 1800- 25 Mar 1869
Burdett, Thomas L. 09 Nov 1820- 02 Sept. 1876
Burdett, Thomas L., son of T. L. & S. Burdett 05 Mar 1860-05
Feb 1897.
Carrington, Frank, born 1894-
Carrington, William B. 1892-1895
Carrington, Beulah M. 189?-1895
Carrington, Frank 1894-____
Carrington, William B. 1892-1895
Carrington, Beulah M. 1895-1898 [children of N. D. & E. S.
Carrington]
Craighead, Isaiah, Sept. 10, 1782-Aug. 22, 1864, Aged 82
years, 11 months, 12 days.
Craighead, Feminine, Wife of Isaiah Craighead b. Sept. 11, 1777,
died 2 Jan. 1848, Aged 71 yrs. 8 mo. 9 dCraighead, George H. Nov.
18, 1806-Oct. 1832
Craighead, John G. Nov. 17, 1849-April 5, 1875, Aged 25 years, 4
months
Craighead, Isaiah 10 Sept 1782- 22 Aug 1864, aged 82 yrs. 11 mos
12 d.
Craighead, George H. 18 Nov 1806- 12 Oct 1832
Craighead, John G. 17 Nov 1849- 05 april 1875, aged 25 yrs 4 mos
18 d.
Payne, Gertrude L. died 21 Sept 1932, aged 29 yrs 10 mos 2 d.
Ross, Wade Hampton died 09 Aug 1903, aged 47 Years, 6 days
Stambaugh, A., April 22, 1816-March 18, 1900
Stambaugh, Maud D., Daughter of H. and G. A. Stambaugh, Dec. 3,
1886-Dec. 19, 1901
Stambaugh, L.. C. H., Dec. 1, 1856-March 15, 1899
Stambaugh, Benjamin B. Son of L. C. H. and M. P. Stambaugh, June
30 1893-Sept. 20, 1893
Stambaugh, A. [? female gender] 22 April 1822-18 Mar 1900
Stambaugh, Benjamin son of L. C. & M. P. Stambaugh- 30 June
1893- 20 Sept 1893
Stambaugh, L. C. H. -01 Dec 1856- 15 Mar 1899
Stambaugh, Maud D. -daug of H. & G. A. Stambaugh, -03 Dec
1886- 19 Dec 1901
Smith, Lella J. Daughter of F. P. and S. L. Smith, Jan. 4,
1894-Jan. 5, 1895
Smith, Minter H., Son of F. P. and S. L. Smith, Oct, 1, 1881-Oct.
29, 1892
Smith, Lela J. daug of F. P. & S. L. Smith - 04 Jan 1894-05
Jan 1895
Smith, Minter H. son of F. P. & S. L. Smith- - 01 Oct 1881-
29 Oct 1892
Walton, Sarah Elizabeth, died May 16, 1935, Aged 82 years
Walton, Herbert Lee (no dates)
Walton, Lolar., Daughter of W. B. and S. E. Walton, Sept. 16,
1880-Aug. 11, 1883
Walton, Herbert Lee (no dates)
Walton, Sarah Elizabeth died 16 May `1935, aged 82 yrs.
Walton, Lola F. daug of W. B. & S. E. Walton, 16 Sept 1880-
11 Aug 1883
Wood, William, Son of J. W. and S. A. Wood, July 3, 1885-Sept.
23, 1885
WALTON OBITS:
Telegraph, 23 May 1935, page 6 col. 6
CALLAWAY WOMAN DIED THURSDAY
Mrs. Elizabeth Walton Was Visiting in
Kansas City When Taken Ill Mrs. Elizabeth Wood Walton, 81 years
old, a native and live-long resident of Callaway county, died
Thursday morning, May 16, at the home of relatives in Kansas City
where she had been visiting. Mrs. Walton suffered a fall down a
flight of steps and became very ill of pneumonia and
complications which resulted in her death. She had been in
failing health for several years. Mrs. Walton was born and reared
in the Ballinger Springs neighborhood, and she was married to W.
B. Walton of the same community. He preceded her in death,
passing away in 1904. She is survived by six children, 19
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The children are:
Mrs. S. T. Taylor; Fulton, James H. Walton, Fulton; Mrs. Ollie
Maddox, Fulton; Mrs. J. T. Hughes, Mountain Park, Okla.; Lester
E. Walton, Kansas City; Mrs. Bertha Morts, Kansas City. She also
leaves a sister, Mrs. Henra A. Cole, Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs.
Walton united with the Ham's Prairie Methodist Church when a
young girl and had remained a life-long member of that
denomination. Friends in Fulton extend sincere sympathy to
members of the family in their bereavement.
Gazette, 12 Feb. 1904, page 1, col 4
W.B.WALTON DEAD
W. B. Walton, who lives on the Bellama
Springs road southwest of Fulton, died Saturday night last of
pneumonia. He was sick several weeks ago with measles, and just
as he was recovering exposure to the weather caused pneumonia to
attack him. The deceased was about fifty years old and leaves a
wife and seven children. He was an Odd Fellow and was buried
Sunday in the Burdette cemetery at Ballenger Springs with the
honors of that order. Funeral services were conducted by Rev.
William Castle, of Fulton. The Walton family has been unusually
unfortunate. In November their house was burned and the family
had to make their home in the outbuildings on the farm. Then the
children of the household became sick with measles, and at one
time eight members of the family were down. The death of the
father and chief support of the family comes now to increase
their distress.
unknown paper and date:
Thomas L. Burdett Was born in Boone
county, Mo., March 5th, 1890, and died February 5th, 1897, at the
home of his sister, Mrs. F.P. Smith, in Fulton, Mo. He was the
son of Thos. L. and Sarah Burdett both of whom have preceeded him
to the home of the faithful. Four years ago he left Callaway and
took up his abode in Redbluff California where he labored in the
Gass and Electric light plant for three years. Finding that his
health was giving away he sought the fresh vigorating air of the
mountains but after a brief stay, and deriving no benefit from
the high lands of the golden state, he returned to the valley but
still got no relief. He saw the once strong man fading into a
pale, weak, lifeless form and realizing that the end was near, he
received to spend the last of his days with relatives and friends
at home. He had been at home only sixteen days when the Lord
spoke peace to his sufferings and his spirit launched forth to
try the realities of an unknown world. When he was approached in
regard to his future prospects he said. " I have nothing to
fear, I have asked the Lord for Divine help and I know he was
given it." And even when his eyes had almost closed in death
and he was unable to speak the writer asked him if he was still
holdind fast to the Savior and he bowed his head in answer to the
question. Four brothers and two sisters thou leavest behind. To
await the horrors of the grave. But thou hast passed over the
river of death, To Jesus, Who is abundantly able to save. J.B.
Fulton Telegraph, Friday, Sept. 6, 1878,
Col 1, page 3
Death of an Old Citizen-It is our painful duty this week to
chronicle the sad fact that Mr. Thomas Lewis Burdett is
no more. Mr. Burdett was in town Saturday and complained of being
a little unwell but thought nothing particular of his illness. He
got some medicine and returned home that evening. He felt as well
as usual on Sunday. On Monday evening about 4 o'clock he was in
the act of taking his medicine, when he went to a bed, laid down
and expired without any one noticing that he was suffering the
least. Mr. Burdett was born in Franklin county, Va., in 1819 and
moved to this State in 1829, and has resided in this county ever
since. He was a member of the M.E. Church South, for many years.
He leaves a wife and a large family and many good, personal
friends to mourn his sudden and unexpected death. Rev. Geo. W.
Penn preached his funeral at the grave on Tuesday evening to a
large and interested crowd of relatives and friends. After the
funeral he was buried with Masonic honors by Fulton Lodge, No 48,
A.F. & A.M. of which he was a member. The family have our
sympathy in this, their hour of trouble. Peace to his ashes.
Missouri Telegraph, 10 Oct. 1902,
Friday, page 1, col 3
Ben Burdett, who has been sick for some
time with typhoid fever, died last Sunday morning and was buried
at the Burdett grave yard near Bellama Springs Monday.
Fulton Missouri Telegraph, 15 Dec. 1932,
Thursday, page 6, col 6 Valentine Bradley Funeral
Saturday-Services a Home of Sister Near Fulton--Died at Ham's
Prairie.
Funeral services for Valentine Bradley, 45 years old, who
died Thursday night at Ham's Prairie were conducted at the home
of his sister, Mrs. William Baker, east of Fulton, Saturday noon,
and burial took place at the Burdette cemetery on the Bellama
Springs road, six miles southeast of Fulton. Mr. Bradley was born
and grew to manhood east of Fulton. He became crippled when he
was about three years old as the result of an attack of influenza
and was never able to do hard manual labor. He followed farming
however, as much as possible and was a man regarded and respected
by all who knew him. He had never married. He was a son of Arthur
and Mahala Bradley, old -time residents of the community east of
Fulton. Mr. Bradley is survived by two brothers and two sisters,
all of Callaway county and residing near Fulton. They are; Mrs.
Joseph Hamilton, Mrs. William Baker, James Bradley and Benjamin
Bradley.
