John Jefferson Brazeel, b. 1874 in Barry or Newton County Missouri, youngest child of (I believe) Elijah Brazeel 1828 Tenn, and Nancy Brazeel 1830 Tenn.
Other children; Frances 1855-Tenn, William 1857 MO, Mary H.1860 Mo, Militia 1865 MO, Sallie 1868 Mo.
1870 census shows the family living on Sugar Creek in Barry County, both parents living. !880 census shows Nancy a widow, and head of household. there is another girl child, Hespy and a boy child of 5, John J. Three older childer are not in household. I hope this will be familiar to someone.