JACKSON GOSSAGE

The Baldwin Ledger, Friday, Nov. 2, 1917, Pg. 1

Jackson Gossage

  Jackson Gossage was born in Jamestown, Ky., March 10, 1834, and died in Leavenworth, Kans., October 24, 1917, aged 83 years, seven months, and 14 days.

  He was united in marriage to Martha Wildridge.  They moved to Kansas, and settled in Ottawa in 1871, and after two years residence there they came to make their home in Baldwin.  After the death of his wife four years ago, Mr. Gossage went to the soldiers’ home in Leavenworth.  He was a veteran of the Civil War.  He enlisted as a private in Co. I, 5th Ky. Cavalry.  He entered the service, Oct. 8th, 1861 and received his final discharge on April 17, 1865.  During this period he was a prisoner for a year and a half in the Andersonville prison.  He was a member of the G. A. R. until he was transferred to the National Soldiers’ Home, Leavenworth, Kan., Oct. 3, 1914, where he died on Wednesday last.

  Mr. Gossage was a member of the First Methodist church of Baldwin.  He was the father of six children, five sons and one daughter.  His three oldest sons, Asa, Harrison, and Joseph, passed away before him.  Those who survive are:  William Gossage of Salina, George W. Gossage of Baldwin, and Mrs. Emma Yokoyama of Wichita.

  Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Monday afternoon, Dr. S. S. Klyne having charge of the services.  Burial was made in the Oakwood cemetery.