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Emma Rosina Swingley was born April 21,
1845 at Mount Morris, Illinois. Departing from this life May 10, 1929, at the
age of 84 years and 19 days.
At an early age she came with her parents to
Johnson County, Kansas. Here she grew to young womanhood, receiving her
education in the public schools. Later she attended an academy in Baltimore,
Maryland, making her home with her grandparents. She united with the Lutheran
church in her early teens.
On November 16, 1869 she was married to Thomas
Barber. Together they came directly to Chase county to make their home. In 1874
Mr. and Mrs. Barber moved to the present farm home, where they shared all the
privations and hardships of the early settlers, helping to care for the sick and
comfort the sorrows of their early day neighbors.
Mrs. Barber united with the
Congregational church of Dunlap when it was first organized, being a regular
attendant, a staunch supporter and worker. She transferred her membership to the
Congregational church of Council Grove, Kansas, where she and Mr. Barber moved
in 1911.
When their health failed, they moved back to their first home to
spend the remaining days with their daughter.
Two children were born to this
union, Dale, who passed away at the age of 17 and one daughter, now Mrs. F. W.
Thomas, who, with her husband, sorrow at the loss of Mother. The father preceded
her 21 months. Others who mourn this death are, three grandchildren, Preston B.
Thomas, a grandchild, his wife, Cletys and their two little girls,
great-granddaughters of the departed; Junior Thomas and Rosina Thomas, the other
grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. C. L. Burke of Glendale, California; one brother
[Note: the remainder of the article is missing]
Source: Council Grove
Republican, 11 May 1929
Contributed by Kenneth Thomas
News was received of the death of T. B. Barber, of Council Grove, a veteran of
the Civil War and a close friend of the late Senator Preston B. Plumb.
Mr.
Barber died at 11:30 o'clock this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F.
W. Thomas, in Dunlap, after nearly a year's illness. Funeral arrangements have
not been made. T. B. Barber was an uncle of George L. Barber, of Emporia.
Source: Emporia Gazette, 25 August 1927
Contributed by Kenneth Thomas
Mrs. Bell Dead. Her Illness Lasted Only Four Days -
Funeral Plans Later.
After an illness of only four days, which was not
regarded as of an alarming nature, Mrs. James Bell, living north of town on the
Alta Vista road, died very suddenly at her home at 4:30 o'clock this morning.
She was taken ill only last Friday. Mrs. Bell was one of the early residents of
this community, coming here in 1879 while a child. The family settled in Morris
County where Mrs. Bell has continued to live since. She was 66 years old. Her
father, R. E. Varner, still lives near Parkerville.
Mrs. Bell is survived by
her husband and six children; E. C. Bell, Glenn Bell, Mrs. A.N. Newton, Mrs. O.
L. Burton, Mrs. Ralph Collier and Miss Tina Bell.
Funeral arrangements will
be delayed pending word from relatives.
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Mary Lucy Varner, oldest
daughter of Richard Ellis Varner and Abigail E. Varner was born in Monroe
County, Ohio near Graysville, May 14, 1861. She departed this life Wednesday,
4:30 A.M., November 16, 1927, at the age of 66 years, 6 months and two days.
Her early days of her school were spent in Ohio. When she was 18 she came with
her parents to Parkerville, Kansas in 1879. She taught school in District No. 58
of Morris County, where all children and grandchildren have gone to school
since.
She was married to James Alexander Bell February 14, 1880 at
Parkerville. To this happy union were born, Mrs. Ada May Bell Allen, Edward E.
Bell, Mrs. Gladys A Bell Burton, and Mrs. Una Campsydelle Bell Collier, all of
Alta Vista, where the family lived so many years, Glen A Bell, of Council Grove
and Miss Tina, who was at home with the parents. A son Joseph Trim, died in
1889.
At the time of Mrs. Bell's death there were five generations in the
family as follows, Mr. Richard E Varner, born 1841; Mrs. Lucy Bell, born 1861;
Mrs. Ada Allen, born 1881; Mrs. Raymond Osborne, born 1901; Kenneth Dean
Osborne, born 1925.
After most of the children were grown, the family moved
to Council Grove in 1916.
She was always interested in the things of Kingdom.
In the church she was ready to sacrifice and labor with any who would work. As
president of the ladies Aid and president of the W.C.T.U work she was recognized
as an efficient leader and true Christian, often being sent as a delegate or
officer. She was always a member of the local Methodist church wherever she
lived.
Her beautiful Christian spirit was most greatly felt in her home,
where times without number she would sacrifice all for the comfort, help and
encouragement of her family. Her family altar was a haven on earth.
Those who
suffered because of her going besides her family are her father, Richard E.
Varner of Parkerville; her brother, Joe Varner of Parkerville; her sister, Mrs.
Perry Hutchison of Parsons, Kansas; sister, Mrs. P W Good of Council Grove; nine
grand children and one great-grandchild.
We sing today as she has sung for
years, "Rock of Ages Cleft for Me". "I want to be like Jesus" and "When the Roll
is Called up Yonder, I'll be There". Or meditate with her concerning "Crossing
the Bar".
Funeral services were conducted by Dr. H. F. Draper, the pastor in
the Methodist church, November 18th, 1927, at 2:30 p.m. Interment was made in
Greenwood Cemetery.
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Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere
appreciation of the kindness and sympathy shown us during the illness of our
wife and mother, Lucy Bell. Also for the many beautiful floral tributes. J.A.
Bell and children.
Source: Council Grove Republican, 16 November 1927
Contributed by Sandie Kane
Pauline M. Bowman, 78, of Council Grove died May 14, 1998, at the Morris County Hospital in
Council Grove.
Mrs. Bowman was a bookkeeper at the Alta Vista State Bank
before she retired in 1985. Earlier, she was employed at Kling's Ben Franklin
Store, the Abell Grocery, Taylor Laundry and the U.S. Post Office, all in
Council Grove. She also volunteered at the Twin Lakes Healthcare Center in
Council Grove.
Pauline M. Thomas, the daughter of Preston and Cletys Funk
Thomas, was born Oct 1, 1919, in the Lake Kahola area of Morris County. She
married Lorin Henry Bowman on Feb. 18, 1940, at Emporia. He died Jan. 18, 1995.
Mrs. Bowman was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Christian Church and the church's
Ladies Bible Study. She was a foods leader in 4-H.
She is survived by a
daughter, Connie Thomas of Council Grove, a son, Bill Bowman of Council Grove, a
brother Byron Dale Thomas of Estes Park, Colo.; four grandchildren, Alan Bowman
and Charles Downes, II, both of Council Grove, Cindy Ditto of Burlington and
Julie Corpening of Hutchinson; and 10 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will
be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Kendall Funeral Chapel at Council Grove. Burial
will be in Greenwood Cemetery at Council Grove. Friends may call until 8 p.m.
today at the Kendall Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions to the church or
the Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University may be sent to
the funeral chapel.
Source: Emporia Gazette, 14 May 1998
Contributed by
Kenneth Thomas
William "Bill" Barber Bowman, 61, of
Council Grove, died Monday, January 26, 2004 at the Morris County Hospital in
Council Grove, KS.
Born May 13, 1942, in Dunlap, Kansas, William was the son
of Lorin Henry and Pauline Martel Thomas Bowman. He graduated from Council Grove
High School and attended Kansas State University. Mr. Bowman was a Maintenance
Supervisor at Aero-Quip and co-owner of Bowman Interiors. He also had been a
manager at Tam-Ann Feeds, Ranch Manager and worked in the Oil Fields. He was a
member of the Council Grove Christian Church. He loved to fish and hunt, loved
his family and was a very generous person.
He married Barbara Reed on October
27, 1963 at the Methodist Church in Council Grove, KS. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include:
1 Son: Alan Bowman and friend Thresa, Council Grove
1 Daughter: Julie Corpening of Hutchinson, KS
5 Grandchildren: Darcie Bowman,
Travis Bowman, Nate Corpening, Danielle Corpening, and Baylee Corpening
1
Sister: Connie Thomas and husband, Allen of Council Grove
Preceded in death
by: His parents, Lorin and Pauline Bowman
Funeral Services for Mr. Bowman
will be 1:30PM, Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at Penwell-Gabel Council Grove
Chapel with burial to follow at Sunnyslope Cemetery. Mr. Bowman will lie in
state from 9:00AM until 8:00PM on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at Penwell-Gabel
Council Grove Chapel. The family requested memorials be made to the Center for
Basic Cancer Research and may be sent in care of Penwell-Gabel Council Grove
Chapel.
Source: Newcomer Funeral Services, 31 January 2004
Contributed by
Kenneth Thomas
Fletcher Collins-a resident of this
community for 54 years-died at his home on Ford street last night from a sudden
heart attack. Mr. Collins had gone to the Chas. Dillon home at 1 o'clock in the
afternoon and while there was seized with an attack that brought
unconsciousness. He was taken home where he later regained consciousness and was
apparently improving until affected by a sudden stroke shortly before midnight.
Mr. Collins was 75 years old and had lived here since 1866. For many years he
was city marshal. He is survived by a widow and one daughter, Mrs. Fannie
Grinnell of Americus. Mrs. Mannie Casad of Los Angeles and T. E. Collins of
Traverse are the only brother and sister living.
Funeral services probably
will be held some time Sunday afternoon. They will be delayed until a daughter
of Mrs. Collins arrives from Ohio.
Source: Council Grove Republican, Tuesday,
July 25, 1930
Contributed by Maria Collins
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Collins Funeral Sunday
Funeral services for Fletcher Collins will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:30
o'clock from the Methodist church. Rev. W. D. Cater and Rev. W. H. Comer will
conduct the service. Internment will be at Greenwood Cemetery.
Source:
Council Grove Republican, Tuesday, July 26, 1930
Contributed by Maria Collins
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Here for Funeral
Among those who came here to attend the funeral of
Fletcher Collins were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grinnell, Harold Grinnell of
Americus, Mrs. Harry Bagley and son Paul of Hamden, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Williams of Kansas City, Mrs. Ann Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller of Omaha,
Mr. and Mrs. A. Watkins of Americus.
Source: Council Grove Republican,
Tuesday, July 29, 1930
Contributed by Maria Collins
Mrs. Letitia Collins, 80 years old and a Morris county resident
for the past 55 years, died at the Haslam clinic this morning. She had been in
poor health with a heart ailment for sometime, but her condition had been
serious only during the past two weeks.
She was born in Jackson, Ohio, and
came to Morris county in 1884. She had maintained her own home on Union street
until after the flood of 1938, and then she moved to the home of Mrs. Nora
Nichols on West Main Street.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Daisy Bagley,
of Hamden, Ohio, who has been here since Monday, and a brother, Perry Hutchison
of Parsons.
[Note: Letitia Collins was the wife of Albert Fletcher Collins.]
Source: Council Grove Republican, 10 May 1939
Contributed by Maria
Collins
Ermal V. Thomas Droege, 81, Council
Grove, died Wednesday, August 31, 1994, at the Morris County Hospital, Council
Grove. Services will be Friday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock at the Kendall Funeral
Chapel. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Droege will lie in state
at the Funeral Chapel until 9:00 o'clock tonight. Family and friends will meet
there from 7:00 until 8:00.
Born August 28, 1913, near Dunlap, she was a
daughter of Gazer and Revia Sollars Hager. Mrs. Droege was a member of several
ladies quilting and card clubs, enjoyed bowling and was a volunteer worker at
the Thrift Store.
She was married to Preston Thomas February 18, 1931. He
died August 26, 1975. She married Orville Droege November 12, 1981, at Miami,
Okla. He survives.
Preceding her in death also were four brothers, John,
Ross, Raymond and Leonard; one sister, Frankie; a step-daughter, Wynn Wood; and
her parents.
Other survivors include a son, Dale Thomas and his wife Carma,
Chetopa; a step-daughter, Pauline Bowman and her husband Loren, Alta Vista; a
step-son, Gary Droege and wife Mary, Kansas City, Mo; two sisters, Nan Shirey
and Jean Gray and her husband Leon, all of Bartlesville, Okla; a brother, Gene
Hager and his wife Lil, Wichita; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; six
great-great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Victor Droege, Council Grove; two
sisters-in-law, Ruby Thomas, Emporia, and Viola Hager, Council Grove; and a
nephew, Vernon Hager and his wife Helen, Council Grove.
A memorial has been
established with the Morris County Hospital Foundation.
Source: Council Grove
Republican, 1 September 1994
Contributed by Kenneth Thomas
Billie Lou Hager, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hager and a victim of the
dread disease, leukemia, passed away early last night at the University of
Kansas hospital in Kansas City. She was 6 years old on March 7, an anniversary
that she celebrated in the hospital.
It was on October 18, 1948, that Billie
Lou first became ill, and it was thought at first that she had rheumatic fever.
She entered the hospital on December 22 and received several blood transfusions
in the battle to keep her alive.
A message was received here about 6 o'clock
last night that her condition was worse, and an hour later word came that she
had passed away. Her parents went to the city last night. They were accompanied
by George LeMay.
Besides her parents, Billie Lou is survived by: an older
brother, Dickie Dale; a younger sister, Betty Sue; a half-brother, Vernon Hager
of Wichita; a half-sister, Marie Hager of San Francisco; her grandmother, Mrs.
Revia Hager, and her grandfather, G. L. Hager. Funeral arrangements had not been
announced this afternoon.
Source: Council Grove Republican, 7 July 1949
Contributed by Kenneth Thomas
Gazer L. Hager,
well-known farmer and livestock man, died of a heart attack in a field where he
was working about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. He was 74 years old on Sunday.
A farmer in the Helmick neighborhood, he was on a load of hay when he was
stricken. He fell from the wagon onto the ground where his body was discovered
by a neighbor, Charles Krause.
Krause had noticed the team standing in the
field for an unusually long period of time and went to investigate when he
noticed they were restless. County officers and Dr. N. A. Burkett were called,
and the latter said death was caused by a heart attack.
Born in
Austria-Hungary in 1876, he came to this country when he was about six years
old. His father and brother died soon after arriving in the United States, and
he and his mother came to Kansas to settle near Lawrence. He moved to Morris
County as a young man. Mr. Hager lived in the neighborhood of Kahola Lake for
more than 20 years and owned a large amount of land in that area.
Surviving
him besides his wife are the following children: Raymond Hager and Ross Hager of
Council Grove, Gene Hager of Wichita, John Hager of Burley, ID., Mrs. George
Fries of Bartlesville, Mrs. Frankie Richardson of Topeka and Mrs. Preston Thomas
and Mrs. Mabel Holcomb of Council Grove and Mrs. George Burton of El Cajon,
California. Two half-brothers, Jim Revere and Frank Revere of Council Grove.
Completion of funeral services was being held up today awaiting word from the
son in Idaho.
Source: Council Grove Republican, 17 April 1950
Contributed
by Kenneth Thomas
Funeral services were held Saturday
afternoon, in the Kendall Funeral Home in Council Grove, for Mrs. G. L. (Revia)
Hager, the sister of Miss Sadie Sollars. Miss Sollars was among the out-of-town
relatives who attended.
Mrs. Hager, who was a lifetime resident of the
Council Grove community, died Thursday.
She is survived by three sons, Gene,
of Wichita, and Raymond and Ross, of Council Grove; three daughters, Mesdames
Leon Gray and Nan Shirey, Bartlesville, Okla., and Mrs. Preston Thomas, Council
Grove; her sister, Miss Sollars, and a number of grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Source: Emporia Gazette, 20 July 1972
Contributed by
Kenneth Thomas
Mrs. E. A. Hutchison, Saturday
evening, after an illness of some two weeks at the home of her son, Perry
Hutchinson, in east Council Grove.
She was eighty-two years of age and had
lived to see her boys and girls grow to manhood and womanhood, five of the six
living and being enabled to attend her funeral and three of which were with her
at the time of her death.
She was a most lovable and kind hearted soul and
all who knew her loved her. Her death while not unexpected at one so far in
years, was indeed a sad blow and the family have the sincere sympathy of their
many acquaintances and friends.
Her children living are Messrs. Life, Cash
and Perry Hutchinson, Mrs. Fletcher Collins, Mrs. Jennie Fleming and Mrs. C. W.
Williard, of Kentucky, all but the last named were in attendance at her death
and funeral, which later was held Monday morning at the Methodist church Rev.
Foresman preaching the sermon, after which she was buried at Greenwood cemetery.
[Note: On other pages of the same newspaper:
Purely Personal, People Coming
and Going
L. E. and C. M. Hutchinson of Coalton, Ohio, attended the funeral
of their mother this week.
Railroad Rumblings
Perry Hutchison was off this
week on account of the death of his mother.]
[Note: The above transcription
was made from a photocopy of the original newspaper article. Errors were not
corrected. The family spelled their last name Hutchison, without an "n" in the
middle. "Life" was a nickname for Eliphaz Hutchison; "Cash" was the nickname of
his brother Cassius M. Hutchison. There was no Mrs. C. W. Williard, but Mrs.
Jennie (Sarah Jane) Fleming lived in Kentucky, possibly in the town called
Willard. The obituary fails to give the name of the other daughter, Mrs. Amanda
Woodford who also lived in Council Grove.]
Source: Council Grove Republican,
10 October 1902
Contributed by Maria Collins
Mrs. Perry Hutchison. Died. Suddenly in Parsons.
Word reached Mrs. Fletcher
Collins this morning of the death in Parsons of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Perry
Hutchison, for many years a resident of this county. Mrs. Hutchison had been
suffering from a head infection and died very suddenly.
She is survived by
her husband and two children, Mrs. Gene Vandeveer of Parkerville and Floyd
Hutchison of Texas. Mrs. Peter Good of Parkerville is a sister and Joe Varner a
brother.
The body will be brought back here for burial services and interment
will be made at Greenwood cemetery. The time of the funeral is uncertain, but
not likely to occur until Friday, at least.
A message announcing her death
reached here just minutes after Mrs. Collins had opened a letter from Mrs.
Hutchison stating that she was much better and hoped to recover. She was about
60 years old.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Perry Hutchison will be held
from the Methodist church here on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Dr. H. F.
Draper will conduct the service and interment will be made in Greenwood
Cemetery. Mrs. Hutchison died in Parsons where the family moved a number of
years ago.
Source: Council Grove Republican, Friday, November 29, 1929
Contributed by Maria Collins
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Mrs. Olive Hutchison Dies After Brief
Illness
Mrs. Olive Hutchison, 64, died at 11 o'clock yesterday morning at her
home, 2128 Belmont, after an illness of only one week.
Olive Varner was born
March 16, 1865 at Graysville, Ohio, and in 1879 she came to Kansas, taking up
her residence near Parkerville. In 1907 she moved with her family to Parsons
from Council Grove, Kas.
Mrs. Hutchison is survived by her husband, P.
Hutchison, to whom she was married Jan. 3 1888, at Parkerville, Kas., and by a
son Floyde [sic.] Hutchison, Lafayette, La., and a daughter, Gladys Vandeveer,
Parkerville, a sister, Mrs. P. W. Good of Council Grove and a brother, Joe
Varner of Parkerville.
She was a member of the Methodist church. The body
will be taken Friday morning to Council Grove, for burial. Friends may call any
time at the S. Fell Jones funeral home.
[Note: Transcribed from a photocopy
of the original newspaper article. Errors were not corrected. The statement that
Mrs. Hutchison died "yesterday" must be an error since news of her death had
appeared in The Council Grove Republican two days earlier, on 27 Nov 1929.
Another apparent error is the date when she was married; the Marriage License
issued in Morris County for Perry Hutchison and Olive Varner, indicates that the
date of their marriage was January 1, 1888.]
Source: The Parsons Sun, 29
November 1929
Contributed by Maria Collins
Perry Hutchison, 86, 2128 Belmont was found dead at his home shortly before noon
today. Dr. J. C. Pace, coroner, said death was due to a heart attack.
Hutchison, who was retired, lived alone. He had visited with neighbors today and
had returned home shortly before his body was discovered lying near the back
steps by a passing youth.
A daughter, Mrs. Gladys Vandeveer, lives at La
Harpe. It is thought that she is the only survivor.
Arrangements are
incomplete. The Rude Funeral Home is in charge.
Source: The Parsons Sun, 10
July 1950
Contributed by Maria Collins
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Services for Perry
Hutchison, 86, retired Katy signal maintainer, who died yesterday at his home at
2128 Belmont, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Rude Funeral Home.
The
funeral party will drive overland to Council Grove where graveside services will
be at Greenwood cemetery.
Hutchison was born Aug. 13, 1863 at Jackson, O.
where he grew to manhood. In 1884 he moved to Council Grove where he worked as a
yardmaster for the Missouri Pacific railroad. In 1907 he came to Parsons and
began his work with the Katy. He retired in 1925.
He was married to Olive
Varner on Jan. 1, 1888 at Council Grove. She died Nov. 2, 1929.
Survivors
include a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Vandeveer of La Harpe, one son, Floyd Hutchison
of LaFayette, La., and one grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Source: The Parsons Sun, 11 July 1950
Contributed by Maria Collins
Funeral services for E. S. Osborn, 76, former Council Grove businessman
who passed away at the Morris County hospital Saturday evening following a long
illness, will be Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Kendall Funeral Chapel.
The Rev. Jack Sandford will be in charge.
Burial will be in the Greenwood
Cemetery. They body will lie in state at the Kendall Funeral Chapel until time
for services, when the casket will be closed.
Mr. Osborn was a part of the
business picture of this city for more than 25 years. A graduate of Washburn
University, he came to Council Grove in 1924 after having been associated with
the Gibbs Clothing Store in Topeka.
He was associated with N. S. Flack in The
Leader here for a short time and when the latter left that firm, Mr. Osborn
started the Osborn Clothing Store on the corner of North Neosho and West Main.
He purchased The Leader later and operated it until he sold the firm in 1951 and
retired.
He was born April 5, 1888 at Yates Center. He was married to Mildred
Williams, August 2, 1939.
Mr. Osborn was a former member of the Council Grove
Kiwanis club and of the Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the United
Brethren church.
Surviving are his wife, Mildred, and a son Gary Osborn, both
of the home, and two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Rock of Virgil and Mrs. Bertha Wilcox
of Denver.
Source: Unknown newspaper, 21 December 1964
Contributed by Jean
Feaster
Anna Sabina Pearson was born in Hillsborough,
New Brunswick, now a Province of Canada, September 15th, 1847. She came to
Chicago, Illinois, with her family in 1870. She became a seamstress and worked
at that trade for some time. She moved with her family near the present site of
White City, Kansas, in 1871. She homesteaded a piece of land adjoining her
father’s homestead, located two miles north of White City Kansas.
Miss
Pearson was one of the first teachers in the White City public schools. She also
taught at district 7 known as Stone Chapel, for several terms.
After her
stepmother’s death she kept house for her father until his death in 1900. She
resided on the homestead until 1909 when she moved to White City, Kansas, where
she resided until her death.
She joined the First Baptist church in Skiddy in
the spring of 1872 and was a member of that church until the First Baptist
church was established in White City. Since then she has attended the
Congregational and Methodist churches in White City. She was a faithful church
worker, always doing her part. The remaining years of her life she devoted to
social service. She is well known in this community and has a host of friends
who will miss her.
She passed away quietly at her home Friday evening
November 7th, 1924 after a brief illness.
She leaves to mourn her loss one
brother, Albert Pearson of Kansas City, Mo., a sister in law, Laura Pearson of
White City, Kansas, and the following nieces and nephews; Howard and Vernon
Pearson and Mrs. R. W. Sheldon of this place, Elmer, Mervin, and Ora Belle
Pearson of Pueblo, Colorado, Warren Pearson of Lawrence, Kansas, Foster Baxter
of Kansas City, Mo., Archie Pearson of Chicago, Sydney Pearson of St. Paul,
Minn., and Clifford and Fred Pearson of Kansas City, Mo.
Her life was one of
noble purpose, generous service and work well done. Her motto was:
Let noble
thought be yours alway,
For thoughts are things immortal;
Let noble deeds
be yours alway,
For they extend to Heaven’s portal.
Her religion was a
matter of deeds rather than creeds.
Funeral services were held at the
Methodist church at 2:30 Sunday November 9th, conducted by Rev. C. Cray Jones.
The pallbearers were old friends of long standing. Burial was made in the White
City cemetery.
Source: White City Register, 13 November 1924
Contributed
by Jane Fraser
Arthur Robison Pearson, the subject of
this sketch, was born in Hillsborough, Albert county, New Brunswick, Dominion of
Canada, on October 26, 1855. Came to Kansas in 1871. Was united in marriage to
Miss Laura Block Dec. 22, 1887. Of this union there were born 7 children, all of
whom are living and are present. A brother, of Kansas City, and a sister were
also present.
About one year ago Mr. Pearson had a severe attack of the grip
and never seemed to entirely recover from its effects, altho, for three weeks
before his death he seemed to be better than usual, and appeared to be making
some permanent improvement, and on Tuesday morning, if any difference, was still
better, doing considerable work in the garden, and appeared to relish his food;
but shortly after dinner he complained of a pain in his left side and fainted
away, he was assisted to the lounge and two physicians were called, but he was
past help, and in a little while he was gone. He was aged 55 years, 6 months and
8 days.
Funeral services were held at the home conducted by Rev. Mayor, of
the M.E. church, after which interment was made in the White City cemetery.
Source: White City Register, 12 May 1910
Contributed by Jane Fraser
E. Pearson was born in Hopewell, N. B. September 5th, 1826 and died at
White City, Kas. Nov. 27th 1901, aged 75 years 2 months and 22 days.
After
marrying Miss Sabina Peck and the birth of their children, Anna and Albert, they
moved to Chicago where his wife died. He then took Anna and Albert back to his
friends in Canada. Marrying again a Miss Susan Thompson of St. John, N. B., he
and wife and Anna and Albert came back to Chicago, where they resident till ‘71
when they joined a colony that located near White City and Skiddy. Mr. Pearson
homesteading the place north of White City where he lived all these 30 years
till his death. His second wife died here Aug. 13th. 1887. To them were born
Arthur, Walter and Florence.
Florence married Mr. Baxter and died during
their residence at Council Grove and was buried at this city. Mr. Pearson’s life
was above reproach and highly exemplary. He was a conscientious and devoted
Christian man and was one of the constituent members of the 1st Baptist church
of this city, which was organized by Rev. Jas. Chilson, now of California, in
1884 and the church house was built the following year.
His funeral services
were conducted at his home Thanksgiving day at 2 o’clock p. m., his former
pastor, Rev. J. S. Heagy now of Peabody conducting them, which service was very
largely attended by his many sorrowing relatives, friends and neighbors.
"The
memory of the just is blessed" Prov. 10:7.
"Blessed are the dead who die in
the Lord, they shall rest from their labors and their works shall follow then."
Rev. 14:13.
Source: White City Register, 24 January 1902
Contributed by
Jane M. Fraser
Josephine Frances Pearson,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Cobb, was born near Breckenridge, Mo., December
7, 1898, and departed from this life August 2, 1944, at Council Grove Kansas, at
the age of 45 years, seven months and 26 days.
It was in 1906 that Josephine
came to White City, Kansas, with her parents, where she spent the remainder of
her life. When she was 15 years of age she united with her Lord in Baptism and
she has since lived a Christian life, being an active member of the Christian
church, doing what she could for her Lord and for her fellowmen.
On September
15, 1920, she was united in marriage to Howard Pearson of White City. To this
union were born two children, Lola Mary and Howard Wayne.
Mrs. Pearson had a
heavy cross to bear, but she bore it patiently and with faith in God that He
tenderly cared for her. On December 27, 1941, she was taken to Bell Memorial
Hospital at Kansas City and on January 7 an operation was performed, but it was
found that medical science could not restore her to health and she was forced to
spend the remainder of her life as an invalid cared for by others.
Mrs.
Pearson attended the White City schools. She had been a member of the Christian
church choir, of the Jolly 15 Club and of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was
a lover of nature and of flowers. She was a devoted wife and mother and is
missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Howard Pearson of
White City; her daughter Mrs. Lola Mary Bakula, of Los Angeles, Calif; her son
Harold Wayne, of the home; her mother, Mrs. Alonzo Cobb, two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd
Evans of Pueblo and Mrs. Wallace Miller, of Ordway, Colo.; four brothers, Henry
Cobb, and Lloyd Cobb of Emporia; Wesley Orville Cobb, somewhere in France. Also,
one grandchild, Patricia Ann Cobb of Napa, Calif.; and Sgt. Bakula of Los
Angles. Mr. Bakula is with the Marines.
He brother, Virgil Cobb and her
father, Alonzo Cobb, preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held at the
Christian church Sunday afternoon, August 6, by Rev. Haggard, Frey funeral home
in charge of arrangements. Music was furnished by Mrs. George Venburg, Mrs.
Clarence Million, Paul Becker and Will Holm. Songs selected were "The Old Rugged
Cross", "Sometime We’ll Understand" and "Saved by Grace."
The pallbearers
were Claude Evans, Lester Harmon, I O Anderson, Paul Williams, Frank Folson and
Howard Shepard.
Interment in White City cemetery.
Source: White City
Register, 10 August 1944
Contributed by Jane M. Fraser
Rachel Elizabeth Scott was born in Belmont county, Ohio, October
12th 1847 and passed away at her home in Council Grove, Kansas, January 8, 1927.
She was married to B. R. Scott in November 1867. Two children were born to this
union, Minnie now Mrs. W. H. Comer and Ernest D. Scott who with the husband and
father preceded Mrs. Scott in death There are six grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Scott and their daughter Minnie moved to
Council Grove Kansas in November, 1869. They went immediately to the two-roomed
log cabin located at the corner of 4th and Elm streets and where the modern home
now stands. For fifty years this has been Mrs. Scott’s home and it is not likely
any other pioneer in Council Grove occupied one home for that number of years.
This pioneer family arrived in Council Grove the year the South Methodist church
was erected and dedicated. They immediately became affiliated with it. For
forty-eight years they were active members. After the South church was
discontinued Mr. and Mrs. Scott united with the Methodist Episcopal church.
During the years of her activity in the South church she was President of the
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Western Conference for thirty years, and was
the teacher of the Woman’s Bible class. She was also a member of the choir and
was ever ready to lead and assist young people’s societies and every other
department of church work.
Aside from her church work she took her place in
the social and civic activities of the town and was a member of the W.C.T.U.
Benevolent Society, Rebekah Lodge and other organizations. For a number of years
she belonged to the T.P.M. Club, the oldest Literary club in Morris County.
Services were held at the home January 10th and conducted by her pastor Rev. E.
F. Beauchamp assisted by Rev. W T. Williams who represented the Ministerial
Association. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.
The passing of Mrs. Scott
was a grief to the community. She had a wealth of friends and many relatives who
mourn her departure. One touching incident was the last service performed by her
nephews, who acted as her pall bearers. In life she was an inspiration to them
and in death they found comfort in this last act of love and appreciation.
The members of the South church which had been such a big, part of her life were
in attendance, and as if symbolical of the life she had entered, placed above
her bier a floral tribute, "The Gates Ajar," knowing that "The light of this
life having gone out added a new radiance in Eternity.
Her outstanding trait
was her sunny disposition Greeting every one with a gracious smile. When sorrow
came into her life she was sustained by an unfaltering faith. She was a true
friend and kind deeds were never dealt out as acts or charity. Her life was well
spent and touched many people. Those who came in contact with her realized that
her splendid Christian character made her a woman of priceless value to the
community.
Mrs. Scott will be remembered for the ideals for which she stood.
These were expressed in her life; not mere words, but deeds, not performed for
her own glory but for that of the Father in whom she trusted.
As a reward she
has found a
"Beautiful calm, When the course was run,
Beautiful twilight
at set of sun;
Beautiful rest. with a life well done"
A. Friend
Source: Council Grove Republican, 8 December 1927
Contributed by Christopher
Scott
Cletys Loretta Funk was born at Hymer,
Kansas, May 20 1900, and departed this life December 15, 1929 at the age of 29
years, 6 months and 25 days.
She was married in 1918 to Preston Thomas of
Dunlap. To this union were born two children, Wynn and Pauline. Besides her
husband and children, she leaves her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Funk;
one brother, Streeter Funk, and one sister, Mrs. Robert Burton of Alta Vista.
Mrs. Thomas was a loving and devoted wife and mother, a most generous and
helpful neighbor, of a sunny and cheerful disposition, ready and willing to
accept her share of life's joys and sorrows with true Christian fortitude.
Besides her immediate family, she leaves a number of other relatives and a host
of friends to mourn their loss.
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Card of Thanks
To our many friends
who were so very kind and helpful to us in our loss and great sorrow, we wish to
thank you one and all. The many expressions of sympathy assure us that we need
not tread the Valley alone. May God's care and blessing be yours. Preston Thomas
and daughters, Wynn and Pauline; Mr. and Mrs. Funk, Lois and Robert Burton, Mr.
and Mrs. F. W. Thomas, Junior and Rosina.
Source: Council Grove Republican,
15 December 1929
Contributed by Kenneth Thomas
Had Been In Council Grove Yesterday
Conducted A Grocery Here 25 Years Ago And
Served As County Commissioner During War.
Fred W. Thomas succumbed to a
sudden heart attack early this morning at his home near Dunlap. Death occurred
only a few hours after he had visited Council Grove yesterday and commented on
how well he felt.
Mr. Thomas settled in Morris county in 1900 but spent two
years in Cherryvale in a dry goods store before returning here to enter the
employ of Loy & Railey. Later he established a grocery of his own in the
building now occupied by the Savings & Loan. During art of this time he
conducted farming operations at Dunlap, and in 1913 retired from the store to
give all his attention to the Dunlap farm where he moved.
About four years
ago Mr. Thomas suffered a severe heart attack but rallied from its effects. Last
March he was the center of a family reunion at which all children were home. The
accompanying picture, the last he had taken, was made at that time. He spent
Sunday at Kahola lake and yesterday came into town for a few hours. He told Mrs.
Thomas that he was feeling exceptionally well at bedtime, but at 11:30 he
aroused her. He recognized Preston, the oldest son when the latter was called at
1 o'clock but quickly sank into a coma from which he did not again arouse.
Mr. Thomas was 64 years old. Always interested in community affairs, he served
as county commissioner during the war. He is survived by a widow and 3 children,
Preston, Fred, Jr., and Rosina Waldorf of Hays. Funeral at Dunlap Methodist
church.
Source: Council Grove Republican, 7 July 1937
Contributed by
Kenneth Thomas
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Frederick Wharton Thomas, son of Lewis and Sarah Ann
Thomas was born March 25, 1873 near Independence, Kans., and departed this life
July 7, 1937.
When a small boy he moved with his parents to Chanute, Kansas,
where he finished high school afterwards attending Baker university.
He
entered the L. B. Keiffer dry goods store at Chanute, Kan., where he clerked
until 1899 when he went to Cherryvale, Kansas as manager of the C. M. Condon
Mercantile Co.
He was in business in Colony, Kansas, and Council Grove,
Kansas coming to his present home in 1912.
He served Morris county as county
commissioner for four years and as president of the Dunlap rural high school for
17 years.
Fred as he was known by all was raised in a Christian home uniting
with the church at an early age and remained a true disciple to the end.
The
Sunday morning was never too stormy to keep him from the house of worship always
taking an active part as Sunday school superintendent or teaching a class. This
work being his greatest joy.
August 15, 1900 he was married to Mable Clair
Barber. To this union was born three children, Preston Barber, Frederick
Wharton, Jr., and Rosina Clair, who with the wife, two daughters-in-law, one
son-in-law, four grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Lura Edwards of Chanute,
Kansas, Mrs. Anna Bernard of Dunlap, Kans., and a host of friends are left to
mourn his going.
Master I've filled my contract
Wrought in thy many lands.
Not by my sins wilt thou judge me,
But by the work of my hands.
Master,
I've done thy bidding
And the light is low in the west,
And the long,
long shift is over.
Master, I've earned it -- rest.
Source: Council Grove
Republican, 7 July 1937
Contributed by Kenneth Thomas
Mrs. Thomas Dies - Member Of Prominent Early-Day Family Succumbs To
Heart Attack
Mrs. F. W. Thomas, a native Morris countian and a member of a
prominent early-day family of the Dunlap community, succumbed to a heart attack
at the Morris County hospital at 7:20 o'clock this morning. She was 71 years
old.
She had suffered an attack at her home here Wednesday afternoon but was
considerably improved last night. Her condition still was encouraging at 7
o'clock this morning, but another attack a few minutes later claimed her life.
A well-known resident of the Dunlap and Council Grove communities most of her
life, Mrs. Thomas was born December 25, 1877, near Dunlap on a place homesteaded
shortly after the civil war by her parents, the late Thomas and Emma Barber.
She attended school both at Valley View in this county and at Emporia and was
married to Fred W. Thomas of Chanute August 15, 1900.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
lived for a short time at Cherryvale and then were engaged for a number of years
in the grocery business in Council Grove in the location that is now occupied by
the Morris County Savings & Loan association.
After leaving the grocery
business, they moved to the Barber homestead near Dunlap, and Mr. Thomas farmed
there until his death July 7, 1937. Mrs. Thomas remained there until June 1941,
when she purchased a home at 628 Hockaday and moved to it.
She has been
active in the Congregational church here and was a member of the local chapter
of Eastern Star.
She is survived by two sons and one daughter, Preston B.
Thomas of Council Grove, Fred W. Thomas, Jr., of Dunlap and Mrs. Rosina Waldorf
of Mankato, Minn., and by seven grandchildren. Mrs. Waldorf and her husband Paul
Waldorf, and their two children are expected to arrive Saturday evening.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the
Congregational church. Burial will be in the Toledo cemetery south of Dunlap.
Source: Council Grove Republican, 7 July 1937
Contributed by Kenneth
Thomas
Preston Thomas, 74, Route 3, well-known retired
farmer and stockman, died early this morning at the Morris county hospital,
where he had been admitted Monday evening.
Son of the late Fred and Mabel
Thomas, he had been a resident of this community all of his life. He was born
May 30, 1901. Mr. Thomas retired as a farmer and stockman in 1973.
He was
married in May, 1917, to Cletys Funk, who preceded him in death in December,
1929. He was married Feb. 18, 1931, to Ermal Hager, who survives. Other
survivors include two daughters, Wynn Wood of Colorado Springs and Pauline
Bowman of Alta Vista; one son, Dale Thomas, Newton; one brother, Fred Thomas,
Dunlap; one sister, Rosina Waldorf, Mankato, Minn.; four grandchildren, three
step-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Thomas was a member of
the First Congregational church here. Services will be at the church Thursday
afternoon at 3 o'clock, with the Rev. Miles Henry officiating. Burial will be in
Greenwood cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral
Chapel Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 8:30 o'clock. A memorial fund in his name
has been established, with contributions to be sent to the Heart fund.
Source: Council Grove Republican, 26 August 1975
Contributed by Kenneth
Thomas
The funeral for Ruby Ann Thomas, 92, will
be at 1:30 p. m. Friday in the Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home Chapel. The
Rev. Jane Duncan of the First United Methodist Church will conduct the service.
Burial will be in Dunlap Cemetery at Dunlap.
Memorial contributions to the
Morris County 4-H Foundation or the American Cancer Society may be sent to the
funeral home.
Mrs. Thomas died Oct. 26, 1999, at the Emporia Presbyterian
Manor.
She was a retired teacher and taught at Lebo High School before her
marriage.
She and her husband were residents of El Dorado from 1930 to 1936.
They then moved to Osage City where they were residents from 1936 to 1941. They
lived on their farm west of Dunlap from 1941 to 1985 and she moved to Emporia in
the fall of 1985.
Ruby Ann Whitaker, the daughter of Lewis A. and Mina A.
Wolfrom Whitaker, was born March 31, 1907, at Dunlap. she graduated from Baker
University in 1929, where she was a member of the Phi Mu sorority.
She
married Frederick W. Thomas, Jr., on June 24, 1930, at Dunlap. He died May 8,
1985
Mrs. Thomas was a 75-year member of the Dunlap United Methodist Church
and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Emporia.
She is survived
by two sons, Ralph Thomas of Emporia and Gerald Thomas of Council Grove; four
granddaughters, Amy Hosier of Olathe, Susan Thomas-Butler of Shawnee, Tarah
Thomas of Antigo, Wis., and Carol Myers of Sioux City, Iowa; and three
great-grandchildren.
Source: Emporia Gazette, 27 October 1999
Contributed
by Kenneth Thomas
Gladys E. Vandeveer, 85, of LaHarpe,
died Monday, March 13 at the Allen County Hospital.
She was born March 25,
1892 in Council Grove and moved to Parsons with her family in 1907. She joined
the United Methodist Church at the age of 12.
On May 26, 1912 she was married
to Robert Eugene Vandeveer in Parsons. He preceded her in death Nov. 3, 1963.
Survivors include a son, Ralph Vandeveer of Abilene, Texas; two grandsons; two
great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. One son died at
birth.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Kunkel Chapel in
Moran with the Rev. Vernon Dillon officiating. Burial will be in Fairview
Cemetery at Mildred.
Source: Iola Register, 15 Mar 1978
Contributed by
Maria Collins
Miss Abbie Young was born in Germany,
January 1, 1825 and was united in marriage in France in 1842 to George Weirich.
There was born to this union 14 children, 8 boys and 6 girls, all of these
children, except one were born in America. Five have died, 4 boys and 1 girl.
She came with her husband from France to America, first to Pennsylvania, then to
Iowa and from Iowa to Kansas about thirty-five years ago settling on a farm some
six miles from town and about twenty years ago came to White City, where she
lived with her husband until the time of his death which occurred Jan. 8, 1909.
She then lived with her son Thomas for six months, and then with her daughter,
Mrs. Prosser for 4 years and 7 months, or until the time of her death which
occurred Sunday, February 22, 1914, at 10 a.m., aged 89 years 1 month and 21
days. Mother Weirich's general health has been good until about seven weeks ago,
when she was taken sick. Mother Weirich was raised a Catholic and had always
been a devout and faithful member of that church. After Mr. and Mrs. Weirich
came to White City they became friendly toward the M.E. church, as no Catholic
church is located here. Her funeral services were held from the M.E. Church
Tuesday, February 24, at 2:30 p.m. Short services were held in the home after
which the services were held at the church, conducted by the pastor; Rev. Frank
E. Ryerson. Burial taken place in the cemetery near town.
Source: White City
Register, 26 February 1914
Contributed by Tracy Turner
Emme Belle Weirich, affectionately known to her friends as
"Grandma," passed away at the home of her son, Frank Weirich, south of Galatea
last Saturday afternoon following a long illness. Mrs. Weirich enjoyed a wide
acquaintance in the community, having resided near Galatea the past 28 years.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Eads, Monday afternoon,
with A.W. Lenz delivering the sermon. Music was by Mrs. Murray Manley, Alma
Vrooman, C.E. Oquist, and W.I. France, with Mrs. J.B. Miller the piano. They
sang, "No Night There," "Old Rugged Cross," and "Abide With Me." Honorary
pallbearers were Robert Ryan, Sam Reed, W. Hunter, J.O. Walker, T.H. Wissel and
Owen Anderson. Active pallbearers were A.F. Wenger, P.L. Reed, Dan Nelson, Woody
Williams, W.E. Rose and W.F. Frazee.
Her son, Frank Weirich, and her
daughter, Mrs. Paul Barlow, accompanied the body to White City, Kans., for
burial. Kirkpatrick-Duggan Mortuary of Lamar had charge of arrangements.
Source: Kiowa County Press, 24 December 1943
Contributed by Tracy Turner
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Emma B. Arbough was born August 30, 1862, in Indiana. She was the
daughter of John and Samantha [Susannah] Arbough. When she was 8 years old she
came to Kansas with her mother and brother, where they homesteaded near White
City, Kansas, there growing to womanhood.
She was married to Jack Weirich on
September 9, 1879. To this union seven children were born, Abbie E., who died in
infancy, Mrs. Fred Walker of Neola, Iowa; J.B. Weirich of Galesburg, Kan.; Mrs.
Harry Walker, Emporia, Kan.; R.E. Weirich of Tucumcari, N.M.; Mrs. Paul Barlow
and J.F. Weirich of Galatea, Colorado. All are left to mourn her loss.
She
leaves 20 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren. She was a member of the
Presbyterian church and lived in White City, Kansas, where her husband passed
away on June 25, 1897.
In 1915 she came to Galatea, Colorado, where she took
a homestead and lived until she passed away December 18, 1943, at the age of 81
years, 3 months, and 19 days.
She was the last to survive a family of 10
brothers and sisters.
She was a kind and loving mother and loved by all who
knew her. Her body was taken to White City for burial.
Source: Kiowa County
Press, 31 December 1943
Contributed by Tracy Turner
A Pioneer Gone
The subject of this sketch, George Weirich was born in Germany
Jan. 1st 1824, was united in marriage in France with Miss Abbie Young in the
year 1842. There was born of this union 14 children, 8 boys and 6 girls; all of
these children were born in America, save one. Five have died 4 boys and 1 girl.
Father Weirich came from France to America first to Pa., then to Ill; from
Illinois to Kansas about 30 years ago, settling on a farm some 6 miles from town
and about 20 years ago came to White City, where he has lived till the time of
his death, which occurred Friday last, Jan. 8, at 8 p.m., aged 85 years and 8
days.
Father Weirich's general health has been good, up till about 3 or 4
years ago, when it began to gradually fail, running down, like the sands in the
hour glass, till finally life ebbed out. He was ready, yes anxious to go and be
at rest. He lead a quiet, peaceable simple life, loved and respected by all who
knew him. And by universal consent "A genuinely good man has been taken from our
midst," but though translated, yet "Being dead yet speaketh." May we forget any
imperfections and exemplify that which was good.
Father Weirich was raised a
Catholic and had always been a devout and faithful member of that church, but
coming to this place, where they have no church, he and his wife began to attend
the Methodist church, and of late years felt very much at home among the M.E.
people.
They were both members of the Home Department of the Sunday School,
studying the lesson each week in their native language. Suitable resolutions
will be adopted by the Sunday School next Sunday and spread upon the minutes.
The funeral services were held in the Methodist church Sunday afternoon and not
withstanding the terrible storm, quite a good congregation gathered to do honor
to the memory of this good man. The interment was in the city cemetery,
conducted by the pastor, J.T. Mayer.
Source: White City Register, 14 January
1909
Contributed by Tracy Turner
Mr. James Woodford was
born in Chester County, Pennsylvania on November 2 1833. Died at Council Grove,
Kansas, August 31, 1915, aged 82 years, 10 months and 29 days. He was the son of
William James Woodford and Sarah Medera Woodford. The deceased had two sisters
both of whom have passed on before him.
He united with the Presbyterian
church in 1847, since which time he has lived a consistent Christian life.
He
was married to Mary Amanda Hutchinson in Jackson county, Ohio on August 3, 1855.
To this union were born nine children, 5 sons and 4 daughters, six of whom
survive their father. They are: John Henry, David Elmer, and Wesley Elsworth,
Mrs. Emma Jane Stebbins, Mrs. Sarah Ellen Barrett and Mrs. Letitia Patno.
Mr.
Woodford moved from Union Furnace, Ohio, to Kansas in 1874. He lived on his farm
until 1902, when he moved to this city where he resided at the time of his
death. He lived a quiet unassuming life.
He was strictly upright and
conscientious in all his dealings and leaves an honored name behind him.
In
his going his family has lost a kind and loving husband and father, the church a
consistent and liberal supporter and the community a valuable citizen.
The
funeral was held in the First Presbyterian church on September 3rd at 3:00
o'clock p.m. His pastor, Rev. G. H. Cotton, preached from Psa: XXXVII:23.
A
quartette consisting of Mrs. Elwood Sharp, Mrs. Keith, Mr. A. R. Zimmerman and
L. H. Brigham sang "Sweet Bye and Bye." "O Happy Day," and "Sweet Hour of
Prayer." Mrs. Sharp sang a solo "Lead Kindly Light." The body was interred in
the Council Grove cemetery.
Source: Council Grove Republican, 10 September
1915
Contributed by Maria Collins
Mary Amanda Hutchison was born in the state of Ohio, June 1, 1839. She was married to
James Woodford in Jackson county, Ohio, August 13, 1855.
In 1875 Mr. and Mrs.
Woodford moved to Morris county, Kansas, settling on a farm about three miles
north of Council Grove, at which place they made their home until October 1902
when they moved to Council Grove in order to enjoy a well earned rest from the
harder labors of life.
Mrs. Woodford passed away at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. William Patnoe, on the old home place, Friday, Dec. 1, 1916. She was a kind
and good neighbor, but ever ready to do acts of kindness for those she knew. She
was a great lover of nature and flowers, in fact all that is good and beautiful.
To know her was to love her.
She was a devoted mother always mindful of the
happiness and comfort of her family. She is survived by six children, Mrs. Wm.
Patnoe, of the home place, Mrs. Edward Barrett, of Kelso, Mrs. D. A. Stebbins,
of Denver, Colo., Wesley Woodford, of Custer, South Dakota, and David Woodford,
of Laurel, Maryland. She also leaves two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. A. F.
Collins, of Council Grove, Mrs. Fleming, of Kentucky, Perry Hutchinson [sic.],
of Parsons, Kansas, and Cash Hutchinson [sic.], of Illinois.
Her husband, Mr.
James Woodford, preceded her to the other world August 31, 1915.
In her young
womanhood in Ohio, Mrs. Woodford united with the Presbyterian church and on
moving to Morris county she [Note: A line appears to be missing from the
original text] that church in Council Grove.
She will be greatly missed not
only by her children, but also by a large circle of friends and neighbors.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Cowling, Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 5,
1916, at the home on North Mission street, after which she was laid to rest
beside her husband in Greenwood cemetery.
[Note: The above transcription was
made from a photocopy of the original newspaper article. Errors and
discrepancies were not corrected. Mary Amanda Hutchison was born in
Pennsylvania, not in Ohio as stated in the first line of the obituary. Her
family moved to Ohio when she was about 13 or 14 years old.]
Source: Council
Grove Republican, 8 December 1916
Contributed by Maria Collins
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