DAVID FUNDERBURK owns and occupies an attractive estate in Cotton Hill Township, consisting of two hundred acres of productive, improved land. The attention of the passer-by will be attracted by the orderly arrangement of the various farm buildings, and the fact that they and the fences which outline the fields are kept in excellent repair. These facts alone are indicative of the thrift and industry of the owner of the estate, and lead an observer to conclude that he thoroughly understands the details of his calling.
Among the very early settlers in this county was the late David Funderburk, the father of our subject. That respected citizen was born in Orangeburg District, S. C., in 1795, and came hither in 1819. Not long after his arrival Miss Hannah Henkle, a native of the Old Dominion, came to this section. This couple united their lives, establishing a home on Horse Creek in Pawnee Township, where they died. Mrs. Funderburk passed away in September, 1873, and Mr. Funderburk on November 16, 1883. They had a family of eight living children, our subject being one of the youngest members of the household band.
The natal day of our subject was December 22, 1839, and his birthplace Cotton Hill Township. Here he grew to manhood and has always resided with the exception of three years spent in army life. Agriculture has been his life work. In July, 1861, he became a member of Company B, Eleventh Missouri Infantry, and with his comrades took part in the various duties of camp and campaign life during the ensuing three years. He met with several narrow escapes from wounds or death, and returned to his home unharmed by shot or shell, but with impaired physical energy.
The many virtues and acquirements of Miss Sarah A. Terry won the deep love of our subject, and his wooing proving successful, she became his wife June 11, 1868, the wedding ceremony being performed in Ball Township. Mrs. Funderburk is a daughter of David and Ann (Devinney) Terry, now deceased. Mrs. Terry was born in New Jersey, April 4, 1821, and died in this county in September, 1865. Mr. and Mrs. Terry removed from New Jersey to this State in 1853 and locating in this county, continued to reside here during the remainder of their earthly existence. They had seven children, of whom Mrs. funderburk was the third, and her birth took place in New Jersey, December 8, 1848. Our subject and his good wife have a large family, their sons and daughters being named respectively, Minnie L., Addie L., Alice M., Josie H., Ethel S., David M., Earl, Edella G., Jesse E., Luther T., and Frances A., all living.
In politics Mr. Funderburk generally acts with the Republican party. He attends the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which his wife is a consistent member. A peaceable and law-abiding citizen, a man of intelligence and energy, and one who is kindly in his associations with his neighbors, our subject is regarded with respect in the community of which he is a member.