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Francis Delay Lord (Frank) and Lydia Jane (Jennie) Lord moved from Pharsalia, New York to East Branch, Marion County, KS in 1877.
They buried two children in East Branch: Warren Delay Lord (d. Aug. 9, 1877) and Eva Livonia Lord (d. Aug. 2, 1879). The family moved to Newton sometime around 1880.
Francis Delay Lord - Francis D. Lord was born in Pharsalia, Chenango County, New York, December 23, 1845, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Sallee, 601 East Broadway, Newton, Ks., December 3, 1921 at 7:27 a.m., age 75 years, 11 months, 8 days. He leaves to mourn their loss his son, G.F. Lord, two daughters, Mrs. E.K. Young and Mrs. Frank Sallee, all of Newton, Kansas. Also eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. December 23, 1869, he was united in marriage to Lydia Jane Wheeler. She preceded him "over there" February 12, 1920. One son, Warren, and two daughters, Ella and Eva, died in infancy. In March 1877, he together with his family, moved to Marion county, Kansas, where they resided on a farm for fifteen years. In 1891 they moved to Newton Kansas, which has been Mr. Lord's home up to the time of his death. Wherever he lived he was honored and respected by all who knew him. His habits were strictly temperate, having never used tobacco or alcoholic drinks of any kind. To this he attributed his health, having worked at Nurse's feed mill for the past twenty years. He gave up his work a year ago because of rheumatism. The last few months of his life he was a great sufferer, but bore it patiently. At the age of fifteen, he was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church of Pharsalia, New York, and has been a devoted and consistent Christian ever since. He was not so demonstrative in his Christian life as some, but always full of hope and strong courage in whatever he did. This was characterized in his last illness. He frequently spoke of the life "over there," and often said, "Grandma and I have always carefully read and tried to follow the teachings of the Bible." He will be greatly missed among his loved ones and wide circle of friends. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Duff funeral parlors, and were conducted by Rev. J.R. Caffyn, Pastor of the Methodist Church. The casket bearers were the six grandsons of Mr. Lord. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery by the side of his wife. (The Evening Kansan-Republican, December 7, 1921 p. 2). Mr. Lord died of old age on December 3, 1921. He is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Newton, Section 2 003-012 Grave 8.
Lydia Jane "Jennie" (Wheeler) Lord - The funeral services of Mrs. Jennie Lord, whose death occurred Thursday night, February 12th, was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Duff funeral parlors. The services were conducted by Rev. R. L. George, pastor of the Methodist church, and the choir of the church with Mrs. Harriet Blatchley at the piano, sang several hymns. The casket bearers were the five grandsons of Mrs. Lord. Internment was made in Greenwood by the side of her grandson, Theodore D. Lord. Lydia Jane Wheeler was born in Oriskany Falls, New York, on 9th day of September, 1852, and died at her home, 432 West 5th Street, Newton, Kansas, at 11:53 p. m., February 12th 1920, after an illness of five days of pneumonia. December 23rd, 1869, she was united in marriage to Francis D. Lord. To this union six children were born, three of whom died in infancy. On the 23rd day of December, 1919, they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, it being possible for all children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to be present. In March, 1877, Mr. and Mrs. Lord moved to Marion county, Kansas, where they resided on a farm for fifteen years. In 1891 they moved to Newton, Kans., which had been Mrs. Lord’s home up to the time of her death. At the age of twenty, under the ministry of Reverend Fox, she united with the First M. E. church of Pharsalia, New York, and has been a devoted Christian ever since. She was a faithful worker in the Salvation Army while that organization was in Newton. In 1918 she united with the First M. E. church of Newton. Mrs. Lord had a beautiful character, always thinking of others before herself, and lived the life of a Christian in her everyday life. To know her was to love her. Mrs. Lord is survived by her husband, her son, G. F. Lord, two daughters, Mrs. E. K. Young and Mrs. Frank Sallee, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Also her brother, W. Wheeler, of Cleo Okla. (The Newton Kansan, February 19, 1920 p. 5. Obituary courtesy of Newton Public Library). Jennie is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Section 2 003-012 Grave 7.
George Francis Lord - George Francis Lord was born near Norwich, New York, November 19, 1870, and died at his home, 503 East Second street, Newton, Kansas, April 10, 1930 at 4:05 a.m. at the age of 59 years, 4 months, and 22 days. As a small lad of seven he came to Kansas with his parents, where they resided on a farm in Marion county for fourteen years. July 3, 1890 he was united in marriage to Sarah Augusta Clausen, who preceded him to the "great beyond" June 24, 1912, and one son, Theodore Delay Lord, who died May 23, 1919. December 29, 1924 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Effie Allison. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife and three sons, Warren A. Lord and George A. Lord of St. Charles, Missouri, and J.L. Lord of Parsons, Kansas, two daughters, Mrs. John Bornowski and Mrs. Ray Pierce of Newton, also two step-sons, George Allison of Parsons, Kansas and Lawrence of the home, two step-daughters, Mrs. H.E. Fullington and Helen Allison of Parsons, Kansas and sixteen grandchildren. Two sisters, Mrs. E.K. Young of Newton and Mrs. Frank Sallee of St. Charles, Missouri are others among those who are bereft. He was a devoted husband and father and a useful and most highly respected citizen and had many friends among his business associates and those with whom he came in contact in all walks of life and he will be greatly missed among his loved ones and wide circle of friends. The funeral service was held at the Duff and Son Funeral home Saturday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. J.W. Bays of the First Baptist Church of this city. A quartet of singers from the Baptist Church consisting of W.J. Sage, C.H. Minsch, A.C. Genet and Ora Lough sang the hymns with Mrs. W.J. Sage at the piano. A special number was a solo sung by Mr. Sage. Interment was in the family lot in Greenwood and the casket was borne to the last resting place by the sons and sons-in-law of Mr. Lord: W.A. Lord, G.A. Lord, J.L. Lord, Lawrence Allison, Ray Pierce and John Bornowski. (The Evening Kansan-Republican, Newton, Kansas, April 15, 1930 p. 3). Mr. Lord was foreman of the bridge and building department of the Santa Fe for sixteen years, but for the past year has been able to work but little owing to heart trouble. He came to Kansas as a little lad of seven and for fifty two years his home has been in Whitewater and in Newton. He was a useful and most highly respected citizen and has many friends both among his business associates and those with whom he came in contact. (The Evening Kansan-Republican, Newton, Kansas, April 10, 1930 p. 4. Obituary courtesy of Newton Public Library). George died of Chronic Renal Disease and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Section 2 003-012 Grave 3.
Sarah Augusta (Clausen) Lord - Death of Former Newton Woman. Mrs. George Lord of Whitewater, died at Topeka hospital Monday morning while being operated on. The funeral will be held at Whitewater tomorrow if relatives from a distance arrive. Mrs. Lord was formerly a resident of Newton. (The Evening Kansan-Republican, Newton, Kansas, June 26, 1912. p. 1. Obituary courtesy of Newton Public Library). Sarah's cause of death is listed as "Goitre." She is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Section 2 003-012 Grave 2.
Theodore Lord - Theodore Lord died May 23, 1919 of a skull fracture as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was buried May 28, 1919 at Greenwood Cemetery, Section 2 003-012 Grave 2. - Corporal Lord Met Death In Line of Duty. Sustained Fatal Injuries While Making Hazardous Drive. George Lord returned yesterday afternoon on No. 1, from Camp Custer, bringing with him the body of his youngest son, Corporal Theodore Lord, who died as the result of injuries received in an accident at Camp Custer last Friday. Mr. Lord found that the hospital officials and the Red Cross had done everything possible for the injured soldier, and also had his effects ready so that the sad journey homeward could be begun at once. The accident occurred while Theodore was taking a passenger to the station, seven miles from the base hospital, under orders from the commandant. He was making the trip with a motorcycle with side car attachment and had but ten minutes to negotiate seven miles. At a turn in the highway, the machine went wrong and Theodore lost control, it turning over, throwing him against a tree, where he struck his head, receiving the fatal injuries. His passenger was hurled several feet, but alighted in the sand. He however was seriously injured, and it was thought he could not recover. Corporal Lord had been discharged from the regular army service, but was in the military employ, several discharged men being so hired until other enlisted men could be secured to protect the motor transport service at the camp. He enlisted here April 11, 1917, and was sent to Fort Logan, and from thence to the Presidio, where he remained until August, 1917, since which time he has been at Camp Custer in the medical department of the service. He was transferred to the motor transport corps at the base hospital there last March. He was an expert motor mechanic and driver, and the hazardous trip he was making when he met his death, was in the line of duty acting under orders. He left the Presidio as a first class private and was made a corporal last October. The funeral service will be conducted at the Duff funeral parlors Tuesday afternoon at 3:30. Co. F, Kansas National Guard, furnishing a military escort and firing squad, and Rev. R. L. George delivering a short address. The untimely death of this young soldier has brought sorrow to many warm friends here who also sympathize deeply with the bereaved father and brothers and sisters. (The Evening Kansan-Republican, May 26, 1919 p. 1).
Warren Ambrose Lord - Warren Ambrose Lord, resident of Newton during most of his life, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Bethel Deaconess hospital after a lingering illness of several weeks. He had been making his home with his sister, Mrs. Ray Pierce, 507 West Sixth street. Mr. Lord was born September 18, 1891 in Newton and was 50 years of age. He worked as a paper hanger and painter until ill health forced him to retire. Mr. Lord was first married to Lena Hensley, who preceded him in death, and to this union were born two children, Edna, of California, and Ted, who is a member of the United States navy. Mr. Lord later married Opal Hunt and four children, Warren Jr, Blanche, Merle, and Betty, were born to this marriage. Mr. Lord was removed to the Morris mortuary and funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow after word is received from distant relatives (The Newton Kansan, Feb. 23, 1842 p. 2). Warren A. Lord's cause of death is listed as chronic heart disease. He died on February 23, 1942 and was buried February 26, 1942 at Greenwood Cemetery, Section 2 003-012 Grave 1.
Lena (Henley) Lord - Shot At Tin Can Killed His Sister. A Former Newton Woman Meets Tragic Death in Parsons. The Parsons daily paper tells of the accidental shooting of Mrs. W.A. Lord in that city, July Fourth. Mrs. Lord formerly lived in Newton and was well known here. For several years before her marriage to Mr. Lord she was employed in the Hanlin-Lewis store. The family moved to Chicago last October and for the last five weeks Mrs. Lord had been visiting with her parents at Parsons, where the visit ended in her tragic death July 4th. The account from the Parsons paper follows: Mrs. W.A. Lord, 24 years old, a resident of Chicago Ill., was almost instantly killed shortly after noon today when a bullet fired at a tin can by her brother, Ray Henley, 14 years old, pierced her heart. The accident occurred at the home of Mrs. Lord's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Henley, 1210 Washington Street, where, with her two small children, she had been visiting for the past two months. Unknown to her brother, Mrs. Lord had entered the toilet at the rear of the lot. The boy was lying down on the street curbing, shooting at a can in the yard. One shot he fired, struck the can squarely in the center. Elated at his marksmanship, the boy fired a second time. This shot missed the can, and passed through the door of the toilet, hitting his sister near the heart. Mrs. Lord staggered out into the yard. A neighbor, Mrs. Keener, who had heard the shot and saw Mrs. Lord sink to the ground, rushed to her side. She was still breathing, but expired before Dr. Parker, who had been called, reached the house. The weapon the boy was using was a .22-caliber target, which had been given him as a present. Chief of Police Murry and C.E. Pile, deputy county attorney, were called to the scene immediately after the shooting. Statements made convinced them that Mrs. Lord's death was the result of an unfortunate accident. Mrs. Lord is survived by her husband and two children, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henley, two sisters, and her brother Ray. Mrs. Lord was born in Berry county, Missouri, April 22, 1894, and lived there until she was 16 years old, when her parents moved to Newton. After finishing her schooling she was employed for a number of years in the Hanlin-Lewis store until her marriage to Warren A. Lord January 14, 1915. The family continued to make Newton their home until last October when they moved to Chicago. Five weeks ago she went to Parsons to visit her parents. There she met with the accident that ended her life. The funeral services were held from the United Brethren Church at Parsons Tuesday afternoon at 1:30, Rev. May of that city officiating. Interment was made in the Oakwood cemetery at that place. (The Evening Kansan-Republican, July 11, 1918 p. 6).
Warren Ambrose Lord Jr - Warren A. Lord, 72, formerly of Newton, died Friday (April 15, 1994). He was born in St. Louis, Mo., on Dec. 28, 1921 to W. Ambrose Lord and Opal Hunt Lord. He was married to Nadine Carter. She survives. He was a Boeing employee for many years, moving to California in 1961. He was retired from Family Record Plan and belonged to the Moose Club in Downey and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Cudahy. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two brothers. (The Newton Kansan, April 19, 1994 p. 2).