Sidebottom, John William 
John William Sidebottom, 77, died Nov 13, 1946.  A son of Mr. & Mrs. Noah Sidebottom.  He was born in Morgan county Oct 31, 1869.  When he was 22 December 6, 1891 he married Miss Melissa Allen of this union were born 3 children of which one (a daughter) died in infancy.  He is survived by his wife; 2 daughters: Mrs. John (Dixie) Buthad of the home and Mrs. Fred (Sophie) Hibdon of Gravois Mills. 1 brother: Gilbert of Springfield; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.  The funeral was held at the Baptist Church with the Rev. L.J. Webb officiating.  Burial was in the Versailles cemetery.