According to the death cert. for Jonathan he is listed as male, white, widow. Occupation was school superintendant. Father was Joseph Bradley V Fairbanks of Sudbury, MA. Mother was Margaret Hadden of Scotland. James O Fairbanks informant. Cause of death was acute articular rheumatism. Paxson Undertaking Co. funeral home. Interred Oct. 1, 1917.
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri; Roll T9_688; Family History Film: 1254688; Page: 220.1000; Enumeration District: 43; Image: 0141.
John Fairbanks 52
Ang Fairbanks 48
Albin Fairbanks 18
Anna Fairbanks 14
George Fairbanks 12
John Fairbanks 10
James Fairbanks 6
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Springfield Ward 5, Greene, Missouri; Roll T623_856 Page: 41B; Enumeration District: 41. 805 Sherman Street.
Johnathan Fairbanks Jan 1828 72 married 44yrs. MA MA Scotland public school superintendant
Angie Fairbanks wife June 1832 67 married 44yrs. Children 9, Living 4 MA MA NH
George B Fairbanks son Apr 1868 32 MO MA MA salesman book store
John W Fairbanks son Nov 1870 29 MO MA MA Lawyer
James O Fairbanks son Oct 1873 26 MO MA MA Life Ins agent
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Born in Andover, Mass., Jan 7, 1828
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From "Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family of America, 1633-1897" Published in 1897
"PROF. JONATHAN FAIRBANKS, Springfield Mo.
Born in Andover, Mass., Jan. 7, 1828; lived in Sudbury, Mass., Wilmington, Del., St Mary's, and Piqua, O., and, Nov. 10, 1866, removed to Springfield Mo. He is now the efficient and energetic superintendent of the schools of that city, a position which he has held for twenty-two years.
He is widely known and honored for the great work he has done in building up there the present admirable school system. His labors have resulted in giving to Springfield one of the best equipped organizations for the education of the young, in this or any other state.
He was left fatherless at the age of five years, and went to live with his aunt Zana, wife of James Quinn, a farmer in Sudbury, Mass. He worked on the farm till he was nineteen years of age. The district schools furnished him his primary education, and later he attended the academy in New Ipswich, N.H. When twenty-one years old he began teaching; taught one winter in Ashby, Mass., and four years in Wilmington, Del., going then, in the early fifties, to St. Mary's O., where he was engaged eight years. From the first he made a success of this calling, and his reputation was established.
His life in St. Mary's was interrupted by one year's teaching in Piqua, O., and, after the completion of his labors in St. Mary's, he was for nearly five years superintendent of the schools in Piqua, resigning to engage in the real estate and lumber business in Springfield, Mo., which he carried on for ten years. During this time he was a member of the City Council, and Mayor one year; also a member of the school board three years, during which time he was President two years. When he went to Springfield, in 1866, there were no public schools in the city, though before the war there were excellent private schools. The public schools were opened in 1867, and Mr. Fairbanks was elected Superintendent in the fall of 1875. The high school was organized in 1870, while he was a member of the school board. On assuming charge of the schools as superintendent, he at once turned his attention to firmly establishing the high school, and improving its curriculum, and for a number of years not only attended to his duties as superintendent, but heard many classes in the high school, really acting as teacher of the senior class. His duties were very arduous, and his time ws fully occupied many hours daily.
Socially, Prof. Fairbanks is a member of the Knights of Honor, and Scotch Clan, and Politically he is a stanch Republican. He has the esteem and respect of the people of the county; has held the office of county commissioner for eighteen consecutive years; and has recently been elected for two years more. He is a man of great executive ability, broad and liberal views, a logical reasoner, an impressive speaker, and his methods regarding educational work, are unique, orderly, and systematic.
Married, Sept 3, 1856, in Sudbury, Mass., Angie Bowker, who was born there, June 13, 1832. She was the daughter of Samuel N. and Mary (Earl) Bowker, who were of Scotch-Welsh origin, their ancestors being among the early Puritan settlers. She received the best instruction obtainable in New England schools, attending the New Ipswich academy, as well as a select school in Boston.
Children:
1. Grace Ida, born in St. Mary's O., June 4, 1857; died Oct. 1, 1858
2. Joseph Maybin, born in St. Mary's O., Mar 12, 1859; died May 19, 1865
3. Mary Caroline, born in St Mary's O., Apr. 7, 1860; died Feb. 5, 1862
4. Alban Bradley, born in St Mary's O., June 22, 1862.
5. Harry Earl, born in Piqua, O., Feb 18, 1864; died July 31, 1878
6. Annie, born in Piqua, O., Mar. 20, 1866
7. George Bowker, born in Springfield, Mo., Apr. 16, 1868
8. John Wilber, born in Springfield, Mo., Nov. 13, 1870
9. James Otis, born in Springfield, Mo., Oct 30, 1873"
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Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri; Roll T9_688; Family History Film: 1254688; Page: 220.1000; Enumeration District: 43; Image: 0141.
John Fairbanks 52
Ang Fairbanks 48
Albin Fairbanks 18
Anna Fairbanks 14
George Fairbanks 12
John Fairbanks 10
James Fairbanks 6
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Springfield Ward 5, Greene, Missouri; Roll T623_856 Page: 41B; Enumeration District: 41. 805 Sherman Street.
Johnathan Fairbanks Jan 1828 72 married 44yrs. MA MA Scotland public school superintendant
Angie Fairbanks wife June 1832 67 married 44yrs. Children 9, Living 4 MA MA NH
George B Fairbanks son Apr 1868 32 MO MA MA salesman book store
John W Fairbanks son Nov 1870 29 MO MA MA Lawyer
James O Fairbanks son Oct 1873 26 MO MA MA Life Ins agent
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Born in Andover, Mass., Jan 7, 1828
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From "Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family of America, 1633-1897" Published in 1897
"PROF. JONATHAN FAIRBANKS, Springfield Mo.
Born in Andover, Mass., Jan. 7, 1828; lived in Sudbury, Mass., Wilmington, Del., St Mary's, and Piqua, O., and, Nov. 10, 1866, removed to Springfield Mo. He is now the efficient and energetic superintendent of the schools of that city, a position which he has held for twenty-two years.
He is widely known and honored for the great work he has done in building up there the present admirable school system. His labors have resulted in giving to Springfield one of the best equipped organizations for the education of the young, in this or any other state.
He was left fatherless at the age of five years, and went to live with his aunt Zana, wife of James Quinn, a farmer in Sudbury, Mass. He worked on the farm till he was nineteen years of age. The district schools furnished him his primary education, and later he attended the academy in New Ipswich, N.H. When twenty-one years old he began teaching; taught one winter in Ashby, Mass., and four years in Wilmington, Del., going then, in the early fifties, to St. Mary's O., where he was engaged eight years. From the first he made a success of this calling, and his reputation was established.
His life in St. Mary's was interrupted by one year's teaching in Piqua, O., and, after the completion of his labors in St. Mary's, he was for nearly five years superintendent of the schools in Piqua, resigning to engage in the real estate and lumber business in Springfield, Mo., which he carried on for ten years. During this time he was a member of the City Council, and Mayor one year; also a member of the school board three years, during which time he was President two years. When he went to Springfield, in 1866, there were no public schools in the city, though before the war there were excellent private schools. The public schools were opened in 1867, and Mr. Fairbanks was elected Superintendent in the fall of 1875. The high school was organized in 1870, while he was a member of the school board. On assuming charge of the schools as superintendent, he at once turned his attention to firmly establishing the high school, and improving its curriculum, and for a number of years not only attended to his duties as superintendent, but heard many classes in the high school, really acting as teacher of the senior class. His duties were very arduous, and his time ws fully occupied many hours daily.
Socially, Prof. Fairbanks is a member of the Knights of Honor, and Scotch Clan, and Politically he is a stanch Republican. He has the esteem and respect of the people of the county; has held the office of county commissioner for eighteen consecutive years; and has recently been elected for two years more. He is a man of great executive ability, broad and liberal views, a logical reasoner, an impressive speaker, and his methods regarding educational work, are unique, orderly, and systematic.
Married, Sept 3, 1856, in Sudbury, Mass., Angie Bowker, who was born there, June 13, 1832. She was the daughter of Samuel N. and Mary (Earl) Bowker, who were of Scotch-Welsh origin, their ancestors being among the early Puritan settlers. She received the best instruction obtainable in New England schools, attending the New Ipswich academy, as well as a select school in Boston.
Children:
1. Grace Ida, born in St. Mary's O., June 4, 1857; died Oct. 1, 1858
2. Joseph Maybin, born in St. Mary's O., Mar 12, 1859; died May 19, 1865
3. Mary Caroline, born in St Mary's O., Apr. 7, 1860; died Feb. 5, 1862
4. Alban Bradley, born in St Mary's O., June 22, 1862.
5. Harry Earl, born in Piqua, O., Feb 18, 1864; died July 31, 1878
6. Annie, born in Piqua, O., Mar. 20, 1866
7. George Bowker, born in Springfield, Mo., Apr. 16, 1868
8. John Wilber, born in Springfield, Mo., Nov. 13, 1870
9. James Otis, born in Springfield, Mo., Oct 30, 1873"
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According to the death cert. for Jonathan he is listed as male, white, widow. Occupation was school superintendant. Father was Joseph Bradley V Fairbanks of Sudbury, MA. Mother was Margaret Hadden of Scotland. James O Fairbanks informant. Cause of death was acute articular rheumatism. Paxson Undertaking Co. funeral home. Interred Oct. 1, 1917.
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri; Roll T9_688; Family History Film: 1254688; Page: 220.1000; Enumeration District: 43; Image: 0141.
John Fairbanks 52
Ang Fairbanks 48
Albin Fairbanks 18
Anna Fairbanks 14
George Fairbanks 12
John Fairbanks 10
James Fairbanks 6
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Springfield Ward 5, Greene, Missouri; Roll T623_856 Page: 41B; Enumeration District: 41. 805 Sherman Street.
Johnathan Fairbanks Jan 1828 72 married 44yrs. MA MA Scotland public school superintendant
Angie Fairbanks wife June 1832 67 married 44yrs. Children 9, Living 4 MA MA NH
George B Fairbanks son Apr 1868 32 MO MA MA salesman book store
John W Fairbanks son Nov 1870 29 MO MA MA Lawyer
James O Fairbanks son Oct 1873 26 MO MA MA Life Ins agent
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Born in Andover, Mass., Jan 7, 1828
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From "Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family of America, 1633-1897" Published in 1897
"PROF. JONATHAN FAIRBANKS, Springfield Mo.
Born in Andover, Mass., Jan. 7, 1828; lived in Sudbury, Mass., Wilmington, Del., St Mary's, and Piqua, O., and, Nov. 10, 1866, removed to Springfield Mo. He is now the efficient and energetic superintendent of the schools of that city, a position which he has held for twenty-two years.
He is widely known and honored for the great work he has done in building up there the present admirable school system. His labors have resulted in giving to Springfield one of the best equipped organizations for the education of the young, in this or any other state.
He was left fatherless at the age of five years, and went to live with his aunt Zana, wife of James Quinn, a farmer in Sudbury, Mass. He worked on the farm till he was nineteen years of age. The district schools furnished him his primary education, and later he attended the academy in New Ipswich, N.H. When twenty-one years old he began teaching; taught one winter in Ashby, Mass., and four years in Wilmington, Del., going then, in the early fifties, to St. Mary's O., where he was engaged eight years. From the first he made a success of this calling, and his reputation was established.
His life in St. Mary's was interrupted by one year's teaching in Piqua, O., and, after the completion of his labors in St. Mary's, he was for nearly five years superintendent of the schools in Piqua, resigning to engage in the real estate and lumber business in Springfield, Mo., which he carried on for ten years. During this time he was a member of the City Council, and Mayor one year; also a member of the school board three years, during which time he was President two years. When he went to Springfield, in 1866, there were no public schools in the city, though before the war there were excellent private schools. The public schools were opened in 1867, and Mr. Fairbanks was elected Superintendent in the fall of 1875. The high school was organized in 1870, while he was a member of the school board. On assuming charge of the schools as superintendent, he at once turned his attention to firmly establishing the high school, and improving its curriculum, and for a number of years not only attended to his duties as superintendent, but heard many classes in the high school, really acting as teacher of the senior class. His duties were very arduous, and his time ws fully occupied many hours daily.
Socially, Prof. Fairbanks is a member of the Knights of Honor, and Scotch Clan, and Politically he is a stanch Republican. He has the esteem and respect of the people of the county; has held the office of county commissioner for eighteen consecutive years; and has recently been elected for two years more. He is a man of great executive ability, broad and liberal views, a logical reasoner, an impressive speaker, and his methods regarding educational work, are unique, orderly, and systematic.
Married, Sept 3, 1856, in Sudbury, Mass., Angie Bowker, who was born there, June 13, 1832. She was the daughter of Samuel N. and Mary (Earl) Bowker, who were of Scotch-Welsh origin, their ancestors being among the early Puritan settlers. She received the best instruction obtainable in New England schools, attending the New Ipswich academy, as well as a select school in Boston.
Children:
1. Grace Ida, born in St. Mary's O., June 4, 1857; died Oct. 1, 1858
2. Joseph Maybin, born in St. Mary's O., Mar 12, 1859; died May 19, 1865
3. Mary Caroline, born in St Mary's O., Apr. 7, 1860; died Feb. 5, 1862
4. Alban Bradley, born in St Mary's O., June 22, 1862.
5. Harry Earl, born in Piqua, O., Feb 18, 1864; died July 31, 1878
6. Annie, born in Piqua, O., Mar. 20, 1866
7. George Bowker, born in Springfield, Mo., Apr. 16, 1868
8. John Wilber, born in Springfield, Mo., Nov. 13, 1870
9. James Otis, born in Springfield, Mo., Oct 30, 1873"
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Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri; Roll T9_688; Family History Film: 1254688; Page: 220.1000; Enumeration District: 43; Image: 0141.
John Fairbanks 52
Ang Fairbanks 48
Albin Fairbanks 18
Anna Fairbanks 14
George Fairbanks 12
John Fairbanks 10
James Fairbanks 6
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Springfield Ward 5, Greene, Missouri; Roll T623_856 Page: 41B; Enumeration District: 41. 805 Sherman Street.
Johnathan Fairbanks Jan 1828 72 married 44yrs. MA MA Scotland public school superintendant
Angie Fairbanks wife June 1832 67 married 44yrs. Children 9, Living 4 MA MA NH
George B Fairbanks son Apr 1868 32 MO MA MA salesman book store
John W Fairbanks son Nov 1870 29 MO MA MA Lawyer
James O Fairbanks son Oct 1873 26 MO MA MA Life Ins agent
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Born in Andover, Mass., Jan 7, 1828
For his bio: (thank you)
From "Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family of America, 1633-1897" Published in 1897
"PROF. JONATHAN FAIRBANKS, Springfield Mo.
Born in Andover, Mass., Jan. 7, 1828; lived in Sudbury, Mass., Wilmington, Del., St Mary's, and Piqua, O., and, Nov. 10, 1866, removed to Springfield Mo. He is now the efficient and energetic superintendent of the schools of that city, a position which he has held for twenty-two years.
He is widely known and honored for the great work he has done in building up there the present admirable school system. His labors have resulted in giving to Springfield one of the best equipped organizations for the education of the young, in this or any other state.
He was left fatherless at the age of five years, and went to live with his aunt Zana, wife of James Quinn, a farmer in Sudbury, Mass. He worked on the farm till he was nineteen years of age. The district schools furnished him his primary education, and later he attended the academy in New Ipswich, N.H. When twenty-one years old he began teaching; taught one winter in Ashby, Mass., and four years in Wilmington, Del., going then, in the early fifties, to St. Mary's O., where he was engaged eight years. From the first he made a success of this calling, and his reputation was established.
His life in St. Mary's was interrupted by one year's teaching in Piqua, O., and, after the completion of his labors in St. Mary's, he was for nearly five years superintendent of the schools in Piqua, resigning to engage in the real estate and lumber business in Springfield, Mo., which he carried on for ten years. During this time he was a member of the City Council, and Mayor one year; also a member of the school board three years, during which time he was President two years. When he went to Springfield, in 1866, there were no public schools in the city, though before the war there were excellent private schools. The public schools were opened in 1867, and Mr. Fairbanks was elected Superintendent in the fall of 1875. The high school was organized in 1870, while he was a member of the school board. On assuming charge of the schools as superintendent, he at once turned his attention to firmly establishing the high school, and improving its curriculum, and for a number of years not only attended to his duties as superintendent, but heard many classes in the high school, really acting as teacher of the senior class. His duties were very arduous, and his time ws fully occupied many hours daily.
Socially, Prof. Fairbanks is a member of the Knights of Honor, and Scotch Clan, and Politically he is a stanch Republican. He has the esteem and respect of the people of the county; has held the office of county commissioner for eighteen consecutive years; and has recently been elected for two years more. He is a man of great executive ability, broad and liberal views, a logical reasoner, an impressive speaker, and his methods regarding educational work, are unique, orderly, and systematic.
Married, Sept 3, 1856, in Sudbury, Mass., Angie Bowker, who was born there, June 13, 1832. She was the daughter of Samuel N. and Mary (Earl) Bowker, who were of Scotch-Welsh origin, their ancestors being among the early Puritan settlers. She received the best instruction obtainable in New England schools, attending the New Ipswich academy, as well as a select school in Boston.
Children:
1. Grace Ida, born in St. Mary's O., June 4, 1857; died Oct. 1, 1858
2. Joseph Maybin, born in St. Mary's O., Mar 12, 1859; died May 19, 1865
3. Mary Caroline, born in St Mary's O., Apr. 7, 1860; died Feb. 5, 1862
4. Alban Bradley, born in St Mary's O., June 22, 1862.
5. Harry Earl, born in Piqua, O., Feb 18, 1864; died July 31, 1878
6. Annie, born in Piqua, O., Mar. 20, 1866
7. George Bowker, born in Springfield, Mo., Apr. 16, 1868
8. John Wilber, born in Springfield, Mo., Nov. 13, 1870
9. James Otis, born in Springfield, Mo., Oct 30, 1873"
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