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| Baltazor, Mr. G. | Mr. G. Baltazor passed away after a long illness, Tues. 12 at his son Theo. home. (Gregoire Baltazor was the son of Francois and Catherine-Eleonore (Rousseau) Balthazor). ("The Aurora Searchlight" Oct. 21, 1920) |
| Balthazor , Philip | Philip Balthazor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Balthazor of Concordia, died in Chicago last Friday and the remains were brough to Clyde for interment Monday, the body reposing at the Nels Balthazor home until the funeral service TUesday morning at St. John's church, which was conducted by Father Spoorenberg. The deceased was 20 years 3 months and 17 days old and his death was due to appendicitis. He had been in Chicago about a year and a half. ("Clyde Voice Republican" Feb. 20, 1930) |
| Balthazor, Marcell | Dead. After several years of ill health, death claimed Marcell Balthazor at his home in Clyde, January 20, 1924. He was born at St. Bergit, Canada, and at the time of his death was 82 years, 8 months and 18 days of age. Besides his wife he leaves six children, as follows: Eli Balthazor, Nelse Balthazor, Philip Balthazor, Mrs. Mary Tremblay, Mrs. Rosa Collette and Mrs. Anna Nault, besides many grand children and a score of friends. Funeral services were held from the Catholic church in Clyde Tuesday morning, and interment was made in Mt Calvary cemetery. The deceased had been a resident of this community for many years. ("Clyde Voice Republican" Jan. 24, 1924) |
| Balthazor, Nelson | Nels Balthazor,72, lifetime resident of the Clifton-Clyde communities, died at his home in Clyde Friday morning after an illness of over a year. He was a retired farmer. He was born on the Balthazor homestead east of Clyde on August 23, 1882. Mr. Balthazor is survived by his wife, a daughter, Alvina, a son, Aldamore; two brothers, Eli and Philip of Clyde; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Tremblay of Concordia; MRs. Rose Collette of Clyde and Mrs. Louis Nault of Long Beach California, 5 Grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held MOnday morning a 9 o'clock in St. John the Baptist Catholic church in Clyde and interment in the Catholic cemetery. ("Clyde Voice Republican" Jul. 7, 1955) |
| Balthazor, Ruby Louise | Lost Their Baby. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Baltazor have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. On Monday, November 12, while Mrs. Baltazor was washing she put a tub of boiling water on the floor and their two-year-old daughter accidentally fell into the tub and was scalded so badly that the little one died last Friday. Everything possible was done to save the precious life, but the injury was too severe. Funeral services were held Monday morning from the Catholic church, and burial was made in Mt Calvary cemetery. (Ruby Louise Balthazor - 7 Nov 1921 - 17 Nov 1923) ("Clyde Voice Republican" Nov. 22, 1923) |
| Bray, Mrs. Alice | Alice C. Gordon was born in North Carolina, January 22, 1866, and died at her home south of Concordia, July 18, 1934. When she was but one year old her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cy Gordon moved to Missouri, where they lived until 1881, when they came to Cloud County, Kansas. She was married to R. D. Bray, November 25, 1889 and lived on a farm in this county until 1911, when they moved to Dover, Oklahoma. Mr. Bray died at Dover in 1927 and Mrs. Bray moved back here in 1929. She is survived by 4 children, Mrs. Joe Hutchins, Mrs. R. D. Langley of Dover; Jess, Waketa, Okla, and Otis, Concordia. Besides 11 grandchildren and four brothers; Frank, of Macyville; Charles and D. H. Gordon, of Concordia and George Gordon of McCloud, California; two sisters, Mrs. F. B. Brownell and Mrs Belle Brummett, of Concordia. Iinterment will be made in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. [The Gordon family came from Guilford Co., North Carolina and lived in Gentry Co., Missouri before their arrival in Cloud County.] ("The Kansan," 19 Jul 1934) |
| Brooks, Major | Major J.T. Brooks died at his home, May 2 1899, in the east part of the city Monday afternoon, May 1st, after a complicated illness dating back several months. Major Brooks was one of the county’s earliest settlers, he was well known by nearly everyone here and was universally respected. He was born in McMinnville, TN December 23, 1822 and moved with his parents, when a small boy, to Illinois where he resided at the breakout of the Mexican War. He enlisted and served throughout the war, returning to his home at the close where he married Sarah J. Riggs, who died only this last December. At the breaking out of the Civil War, he offered his service to his country and was chosen captain of a company in the 107th Illinois Volunteers and was promoted to the rank of Major in the same regiment for gallant service on the field. At the close of the war, he immigrated to Kansas, settling first in Linn County and afterwards in 1872 he came to Cloud County and homesteaded a farm near Miltonvale, which he still owned at the time of his death. In 1894, he moved to Concordia. Two sons and three daughters and one sister and a brother still survive him. (information from Lanette Giese, Great Great Granddaughter of Major Brooks) |
| Bushong, Elizabeth Frances | DIED: At her home, near Meredith, Kan., Elizabeth Frances, wife of Peter Bushong, January 8, ’84, in the 49th year of her age. By her departure, Peter loses a beloved companion; the children a fond mother; the church, a sister dearly beloved by all; the S. S. class, of which she was a teacher one year, a noble teacher. It appeared that her class could not get their lessons good enough nor do enough for her. It was composed of boys and girls 11 to 13 years in age and about 15 of them. She went to the S. S. as long as she was able, was not confined to her bed at all; sat up in her arm-chair most of the time; and went out riding nearly every few days. Dispatched for B. Elliott, Cawker city, Kan. And to her only sister in Nebraka, and Rilla Jount also of Nebraska; but all failed to come. Elder Stamp preached the funeral in the afternoon of the 11th to a large and sympathizing congregation; after which her remains were laid in the Union cemetery in Oakland township about a mile from her home. (From the scrapbook of Eliza Ann White Jay (1844-1919) |
| Bushong, John | Died at the residence of Peter Bushong, Cloud county, Kansas, April 20th, 1885, after an illness of several weeks, John Bushong, aged 87 years 6 months and 4 days. The deceased was born in KY Oct. 16th., 1797. Was taken by his parents to Ross County, Ohio, when an infant. Married when about 18 years of age to Miss Rush, by whom there were seven children born to him. While he was sick he told me that in the same year he was walking alone in deep distress of mind and threw himself in the hands of the Lord; and then and there there was a light shone about him above the brightness of the noon day sun, but he said he had not lived all these years as he should. In the year '33 he married again to Rachel Van Voorhis, of Logan Co., Ohio, they having seven boys and one girl born to them. He was of strong constitution, a great reader of history and the Bible and the last 28 or 30 years of his life a devoted christian; joined the Christian church at Lynnville, Iowa, about 18 years ago. He lived in peace with all men, suffering wrong rather than to have trouble, and as long as the writer can recollect was called by his neighbors and all that knew him "Uncle John." He was what most people would call a radical prohibitionist, but with all this he has gone from us never to return and we miss him more so probably from the fact that he was blind the last 6 years of his life, we having to see after him the more, yet we do not mourn as those that have no hope but if faithful will meet his angelic form in that sweet bye and bye. ("The Miltonvale News," May 7, 1885) |
| Bushong, Rev. Peter | Rev. Peter Bushong, son of John and Rachael Bushong, was born near Bellefontaine, Ohio, March 5, 1836. He died May 31st., 1924, at the home of his son, P. M. Bushong, 810 Houston St., Manhattan, Kansas, having attained the ripe old age of 88 years, 2 months and 26 days. His early life was in Ohio and Illinois, he moving with his parents to Iowa in 1856, near Lynnville. In 1879 he moved to Cloud County, Kansas, where he remained until the loss of his wife caused him to make his home with his son at Manhattan in 1914, where he has resided since. Shortly after his arrival in Kansas he was instrumental in organizing the Meredith Christian Church located seven miles west of Miltonvale, in which he served in many capacities for several years as deacon and pastor. During these early days he was known as an outstanding character, personifying law enforcement, community advancement and church development. He was deeply loved by all classes in his neighborhood and county and was "Uncle Peter," to all of them. He is survived by three sons: T. F. Bushong of Everest, Kansas; P. M. Bushong, Manhattan, Kansas, and I. K. Bushong, Laird, Colorado; and by one brother, Sam Bushong, of Orange, California; also one sister, Mrs. M. A. Stallings, Laird, Colorado. A grand old man has passed to his home in heaven, but his influence for all things good will live forever. ("The Miltonvale Rcord" Jun. 5, 1924) |
| Butler, Abraham | At his home Saturday, Oct. 15, 1887. Abraham Butler, aged 56 years. Mr. Butler was one of our oldest and best respected settlers, and the news of his death will be regretted by all. The sympathy of our people goes to the afflicted family in this their second death in a few days. Mr. Butler was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, Encampment, and Knights of Pythias, and the G. A. R. and was buried by the orders in the Glasco cemetery Sunday. Abram Butler was born in Belmont County, Ohio, October 30, 1830, was married to Hannah Hicks, November, 7th 1852. He was the father of seven children four of which are dead, he came to Kansas and located in Solomon township in 1870, where he lived up to the time of his death, Oct. 15th, 1887. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and while on his death bed he said he put his trust in Jesus and that he believed God had forgiven his sins. He was perfectly rational up to the hour of his death recognizing the friends who were present and bidding all good bye, shaking hands with them only after he grew too weak to speak. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. (The Glasco Sun, Nov. 5, 1887) |
| Carlson, Anna (Johannesson) | Mrs. Anna Carlson died February 19, 1948 at Sunset Home in Concordia. Mrs. Carlson was 81 years old and an early resident of Cloud County. She exhibited the "sturdy qualities of a pioneer mother; her serene faith, an unpretentious sweetness and the kindly touch of humor which endeared her to those who knew her." Mrs. Carlson was born in Stavnäs, Varmland, Sweden, May 27, 1866. She immigrated to the Clifton area in the late 1880's. She was married to Charles E. Carlson when both were employed by Colonel N. B. Brown. Mrs. Carlson was preceded in death by her husband, C. E. Carlson, and a daughter, Lillian. She is survived by daughter Mrs. Edna Johnston and son Gov. Frank Carlson. Also surviving are a brother Fred Johnson, Junction City, Mrs. Hilma Ness, Denver, and three grandchildren. (Compiled by Susan Hoppe) |
| Carlson, Charles Erick (C. E.) | Mr. Carlson, a well known farmer in Cloud County died April 5, 1931, at his home in Buffalo township west of Concordia after a long illness. He was born Jan 31, 1862, in Hällestad, Ostergotland, Sweden and came to the US in 1886. He married Anna Johnson (Johannesson) Mar. 4, 1892 and they lived on a farm in Buffalo township 37 years. Active in the Baptist Church, Mr. Carlson was a truly Christian character. He is survived by his widow and 2 children, Representative Frank Carlson and Mrs. Edna Carlson, both of Concordia and a brother, Frank Carlson of Cleveland, OH.. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Lillian, who died in infancy. Burial will be in the West Branch cemetery. (It has since been learned he had 2 sisters, Johanna Maria and Hilma Sophia who immigrated to the US) (Compiled by Susan Hoppe) |
| Cary, Cynthia | Near Glasco, Cloud County, Kansas, at eight o'clock A. M. Friday, April 29th, 1887, Cynthia, wife of Liston D. Cary, age thirty (30) years and twenty-seven (27) days. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church the following Sunday, conducted by Elder H. E. Ballou, who addressed one of the largest and most sympathizing gatherings ever held in Glasco. The subject of this notice was born April 2nd, 1857, near New Chambersburg, Columbiana County, Ohio, and reared on her fathers farm. She was the only child born to Henry and Margaretta (nee Edwards) Messimore, and on her mother's side a blood relative of the world renowned traveler and poet Bayard Taylor. Her paternal ancestors were of German descent; She being the sixth (6) generation from Messimore who came to this country in the early part of the seventeenth (17) century and settled in York county, Pennsylvania. Her maternal ancestors came from England; she being the fifth (5) generation from John Edwards who came to the New World in the middle of the seventeenth (17) century and settled in Chester county, Pannsylvania. Her parents emigrated to Kosciusko county, Indiana, March 30 1864. She was the mother of two small children, Mable nine, and Luther seven years of age, who deeply mourn their loss. May God bless these dear little motherless children and help their sorrowing father to keep them together and bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. She was just recovering from the measles and unexpected to herself and friends was suddenly stricken down and a brief sickness of about one hour during which time she was conscious, closed the short but sweet life. Her greatest regret was in parting with her little family. A few minutes before she breathed her last she threw her dear arms around my neck saying, "my dear little treasure, how can I leave you and our dear little children? how can I?" (The Glasco Sun, May 01, 1887) |
| Clapp, Lulu | Mrs. Lula J. Clapp, 77 years old, died at her home, 1623 Olive, Sunday Feb. 20. Mrs. Clapp was an old resident of Beloit before coming to Concordia several years ago. Mr. Clapp died here about a year ago. Mrs. Clapp is survived by two sons, George and Spencer Clapp, both of Concordia. Funeral services will be held in Beloit, Mrs. Clapp's old home. b. Lydia Jane Petty, Aug 25, 1848, in Rush, IL |
| Clapp, Stephen | Stephen Clapp, one of the early settlers of Kansas, died this morning at 621 Archer street. Mr. Clapp was about 80 years old at the time of his death, and was a veteran of the Civil War. Funeral arrangements have not been made. Mr. Clapp is survived by his wife: two sons, George and Spencer Clapp of this city; and one daughter, Mrs. Charles Beach, of Independence, MO. Burial will be in the Beloit Cemetery. |
| Clark, Buford | We learn that Mr. Buford Clark, a citizen of Summit township for the two years past, committed suicide soon after midnight, on Wednesday morning, by arising from his bed and jumping into his well 20 feet in depth. He had been suffering from temporary insanity, and for three months had been confined to his bed. |
| Coles, William B. | William B. Coles, son of James and Mary F. Coles was born Feb. 12, 1832 and departed this life March 11, 1922, aged 90 years and 27 days. Funeral services were held at the house by Brother Johnny Smith. The remains will be taken to Glasco, Kans. for burial by the side of the wife, who was buried there 22 years ago. Mr. Coles was born in Ohio. At the age of 20 he moved with his parents to Iowa. When he was 22 he married Miss Mary Crumrine on the 16th day of Sept. 1854. To this union were born four children three boys and one girl. Clark and Charlotte preceeded him in death several years ago. He leaves to mourn his loss two sons Will and Joshua, nineteen grandchildren, forty three great grand children, and two great great grand children. Mr. Coles enlisted in the civil war in 1862 and with the 34th Iowa, served 3 years. Came home in 1865, Mr. and Mrs. Coles gave their hearts to God in a Methodist meeting at Coursens Grove Mitchel Co., Kansa in 1880. |
| Collette, Adolor | Adolor Collette, son of Francis and Anna Collette, was born on a farm near St. Joe, Kansas on Nov. 19, 1886 and passed away at St. Joseph's hospital, Dec. 29, 1959 at the age of 73 years, 1 month and 11 days. On Nov. 26, 1907 he was united in marriage to Rosa Anna Balthazor and to them four children were born. He is survived by his wife, two sons, William of Wichita, KS, Clifford of Clyde; two daughters, Mrs. Alice Michaud, Polk City, Iowa, Mrs. Helen Michaud, Ames, Iowa; two brothers, Joe Collette, North Sioux City, S.D., Pete Collette, Excelsior Springs, MO; two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Courville of Clifton, Mrs. Eva Quinnett, Shawnee, OK; seven grandchildren, , several nieces, nephews and ohter relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Helen and a brother Pat. Funeral services were held at the Clyde Catholic Church on Thursday morning, Dec. 31st and burial was in Mt Cavalry Cemetery at Clyde. Serving as pallbearers were C.L. Wagner, Irvin Hockman, Elmer Couture, Leo Ouellette, Louis Ouellette and Leo LaBarge. ("Clyde Republican" Jan. 7. 1966) |
| Cool, Joseph | With surprise and genuine regret, the news of the death of Mr. Joseph Cool, the founder of Coolville, and our representative for two terms, was received by our people on Monday last. Born in Montgomery County, New York, on the 24th of October, 1820, he reached the age of 62 years, 3 months and five days. On March the 30th 1847, he was married to Miss Nancy Bates, who has been, in his long and varied journey through life, a true, kind and dutiful wife, and indulgent mother to the seven children who are left with her, to mourn the loss of him, their guide, counselor, and support. Born in the same town, with tastes and aspirations alike, they soon looked for a larger and wider field of usefulness, and in 1853 emigrated to Delaware County, Iowa. Soon after, they removed to Anamosa, Jones County, in the same state, where Mr. Cool followed the carpenter's trade in summer and teaching school in winter. In the year of 1876 he moved with his family to Kansas, and settled in Cloud Co, near Glasco, where he opened up and improved a now fine farm. No wonder that he soon became respected and beloved in this community, and in the fall of 1878 our people demonstrated their confidence and esteem by sending him to the State Legislature. To this office he was again re-elected in 1880 and proved, by his unselfish and untiring efforts to espouse the rights of the people, a most worthy and efficient officer. His last illness was brief, extending only over the period of a few weeks. The primary cause of his death was a fever sore from which he had suffered from childhood, resulting finally in blood-poisoning. His only son [Louis], aged 20 who was teaching school at Manhattan, Iowa was telegraphed for but did not arrive in time to witness his father's death. The oldest daughter, Mrs. Bates, aged 35, has been a widow 8 years. The second is the wife of Chas. C. King, living about 4 miles from Coolville. The third, is the wife of Mr. H. Rogers, also lives in the neighborhood. The fourth resides in Iowa, wife of C. D. Hosford. The two remaining daughters, are single, and living at home. Miss Minnie, is engaged in teaching school, and Miss Alice, aged 16, is now the sorrowing mothers tenderest care. The brother and sisters of the deceased live in the east. (The Glasco Sun, Feb. 03, 1883) |
| Cossel, Mrs. J. C. | Mrs. J. C. Cossel died Tuesday morning after a long struggle with consumption. The afflicted family have the kind sympathy of the people in their bereavement. Obituary. Mary M. Cossell, wife of Jacob Cossell, was born in Greene Co. Pa., and died Sept. 15th, 1885 at her home in Glasco, Kan., age 36 years 11 months and 15 days. She was naturally of a very genial temperament and was beloved by allwho knew her. Her days and nights were filled with pain, but in the midst of all, she found verified in her own experience the promise "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee." There was not a cloud in her moral sky. She said it was hard to part with her husband and children, but "God's will be done." Her toils and sorrows are ended, her record is in heaven, "She has fought the good fight, finished her course, dept the faith and obtained the crown and home at last." She was a faithful and dutiful wife, a fond and loving mother. (The Glasco Sun, Sep 19, 1885) |
| Crumrine, Mary | Mary Crumrine was born in Darke County, Ohio March 7, 1836 and died at the home of her husband W.B. Coles in Cloud Co., Kans. Aug 13, 1899. She moved from Ohio to Iowa in 1853, was married Sept. 17, 1854 and became the mother of three sons and one daughter. The daughter proceeded her to the better world. While in Iowa she joined the Christian Church after moving to kans. she joined the M.E. Church and remained a faithful member until death. Her husband served three years in the army during which time she cared for the family at home. The last four years of her life she was an invalid suffereing great pain at times but patient through it all. She was loved by all who knew her. The remains were brought to Glasco for interment. The funeral was preached in the M.E. Church by Rev. J. Flowers. A large concourse of friends followed her remains to the cemetery. |
| Evert, Ida | In Glasco, Saturday, Jan. 21, 1888, Ida E., wife of W. E. Evert, aged 23 years, 8 months, 9 days. Deceased leaves a husband and two children, aged 4 yr. and 2 yr., to mourn her loss. Her new born babe was buried the day she died. Mrs. E. was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Robbins. Source: The Glasco Sun, Glasco, Kansas, Saturday, July 14, 1888, Vol 6 No 28 Jacob Grittman died at his home near Glasco July 7th. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church at Glasco, Sunday afternoon. Source: The Glasco Sun, Glasco, Kansas, Saturday, August 18, 1888, Vol 6 No 33 DIED. Mrs. Mary Wilcox, wife of E. A. Wilcox, at her home near Cool, August 5th, 1888, after an illness of nine weeks, most of which time the disease was of a very painful nature. Everything that kind and willing hands could do, was done, but all to no purdose [sic]. She leaves a husband and three small children, an aged mother and three brothers to mourn her loss. The remains were followed from the residence by a large concourse of friends and neighbors, to the Wolf Creek school house, where the last sad rites were administered by Rev. Beistle. She was born in Indianna [sic], August 1st, 1855, and removed to Kansas in 1879. She was twice married, -- to Wm. Hiday, July 6th, 1879, who left her a widow April 16th, 1880, and to her second husband, E. A. Wilcox July 24th, 1881. To minister to dear ones was her delight. A true and faithful companion, a tender and loving mother, a steadfast friend and kind neighbor. Her loss will be deeply felt among her many acquaintances, and the memory of her life and character will not be forgotten. May the loving All Father so temper this severe trial and loss to these bereaved hearts, that they may be enabled to see the sunlight behind the dark cloud, and to find the pearl of great blessing that is now wrapped -- to their tear dimmed sights in the cerements of death. (The Glasco Sun, Jan. 28, 1888) |
| Fields, Louis [Deschamps] | Louis Fields died at the home in this city , Wednesday, Aug. 6th, 1908, at 3 o’clock from blood poisoning . He was born in Canada coming to Kansas 34 years ago. For the past few years he with his son have been making their home off and on in this city. He was 72 years of age, was twice married and the father of eighteen children , nine of whom with the wives are dead. Several months ago the deceased was attacked with a cluster of boils on the back of his neck which never healed until blood poisoning set in before his death. During the last days Rev. Father Daly and Desmedt visited him frequently consoling and preparing him for the end . The remains were buried in the Catholic Cemetery today after mass at the Immaculate Conception Church. Note: He has no marker or his wife Denise . They are in unmarked graves. |
| Fuller, Gilbert F. | Died. At his residence in Lyon township, Cloud county, Kan., Gilbert F. Fuller, on June 7th, 1884. age sixty-nine years five months and twenty-two days. Deceased was born at Sanford's Corners, Jefferson county, N. Y., in 1814. In 1332 [sic] he moved to Illinois and lived in that state until the fall of 1882 when he left his comfortable home and followed his children to Kansas, purchasing a fine farm on Criss creek in the vicinity of Glasco. Since his settlement in Kansas his efforts were to make a comfortable home here in which to pass the remainder of his days. His plans were nearly finished. The fine land had been improved, orchards set out, pastures fenced, shade trees planted, sheds, granary and cribs put up, and a fine residence erected, while a large barn was in course of construction. Time had whitened his hairs but his evergy was still fired by an active mind. Long years yet lay before him, had not a misstep hurled him into the grave. In the middle of the barn floor a hole for a stairway was left to go into the basement, as Mr. Fuller was engaged in taking the tools in the barn, out of the rain, early Friday morning he missed his footing in going around the opening, falling through and stricking [sic] his head on a stone foundation eight feet below. His hired man hearing him groan went to his assistance, he was immediately carried into the house. Medical aid was summoned, bu the best physicians in the country were unable to relieve his sufferings or return him to consciousness. HIs wounds were the left side of his head, one on the eye and another above and just back of the temple. At 7:35 Saturday evening, surrounded by his entire family, his spirit passed to the far beyond. And so died a noble man, an affectionate husband and a kind father. 'Twas as hardy oak torn by the lightning's power from its fastenings, while the ivy vines, which clung to it tenderly and lovingly, were dashed to earth with a ruthless hand. Dying in the bosom of his family, surrounded by those he loved, yet no parting word, no gentle grasp, nor tender look was bestowed upon them. His soul floated from the family circle to its future home without a long farewell. But, why mourn, it wsa the ending of a grand and noble life. Such as we might all wish to live. He was lain to rest in the Glasco cemetery and his funeral held in the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon. ("The Galsco Sun" Jun. 14, 1884) |
| Gibbs, Wm. | Wm. Gibbs, of Meredith, died on Thursday night of last week. Mr. C. [sic] owned a fine farm one mile north of Meredith, and was an industrious enterprising man. ("The Glasco Sun" Mar. 29, 1884) |
| Gilchrist, Edmay Bertine (Bessette) | Edmay Bertine Bessette Gilchrist was born at Aurora, Kansas on August 24, 1893 and departed this life at Grand Junction, CO on November 27, 1936 at the age of 43 years 3 months and 3 days. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bessette and lived with her parents at Aurora, KS until 1898 when the family moved to Oklahoma where they remained until 1903 when they returned to Kansas, where she lived in the Aurora and Miltonvale. On March 3, 1919, she was united in marriage to Charles M. Gilchrist of Miltonvale, Kansas. Owing to her husband’s work as a plasterer and contractor, her married life was spent in several communities, beginning at Clay County in 1919 and returning to Miltonvale in 1920, later making their home at Jamestown, KS, Denver, CO, Stillwater, OK and in 1928 at Delphos, KS. July 1936 they went to Grand Junction, CO. She had been in failing health for more than a year. Her worthy character and gentle lovable personality won many lovable friends for her wherever she went. She leaves to mourn her departure : a husband Charles, one daughter Laurette Bertine, and one son Charles M. Jr. of the home and an aged father Joseph Bessette. |
| Gray, Lizzie B. | At her home near Glasco, on Thursday, Oct. 13, 1887. Lizzie B. wife of G. F. Gray. Aged 26 years and 20 days. Deceased was born in Warren county, Ohio, Sept. 23rd, 1861 |
| Gray, Mrs. George | Mrs. George Gray died Wednesday morning at 2 a. m. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abram Butler. Two young children are left to mourn a mothers death. The Sympathy of our people are extended to the afflicted ones. |
| Grittman, Emma | We are called upon to record the death of little Emma Grittman, aged 5 years, daughter of Peter Grittman. After an illness of very short duration she was called from this vale of tears on Tuesday eve. On Thursday the remains were interred in the Glasco cemetery, Rev. Seidel, of Minneapolis, conducting the funeral services. Diphtheria was the dread desease [sic] which ended her young life, and with which another sister, aged 12, is at present lying very low. (The Glasco Sun, Jul. 21, 1883) |
| Haddock, Mrs. J. M. | DIED. Monday night, May 18th, after a long illness Mrs. J. M. Haddock. Deceased leaves a husband and two children to mourn her death. (The Glasco Sun, May 16, 1885) |
| Haines, Nathan | DIED. On June 27th, 1886, at his home in solomon township. Nathan Haines, in his 73rd year. Deceased left a wife and seven children to mourn his death. Mr. Haines was born in Columbiana, Ohio, in Indiana [sic] in 1847, and came to Kansas in 1884, purchasing a farm on Fisher creek where he resided until his death. |
| Halderson, Mrs. Inger | Died. Mrs. Inger Halderson, wife of B. Halderson, at her home near Glasco, on the morning of the 14th, aged 65 years. And thus God in his wisdom called to her home in the sweet beyond, a devoted wife and loving mother. Brought up under the influences of the Lutheran church, of which she was a member, her life was one of peace and quiet. Trusting that He who cares for the sparrows, would take her spirit to the realms above, when done with this life, she lived according to the teachings of Him who died for men. The deceased was born in Norway and came to America with her husband in 1855. First making their home at Dodgeville, Iowa county, Wisconsin, and coming to Glasco, Kansas, in 1870. She leaves a husband and seven children, all of whom were present at the last sad rites of their loved one. She was laid to rest in the Glasco cemetery on Wednesday. For years a victim to disease and suffering, she is now sleeping the peaceful, tranquil sleep that knows no waking of pain or sorrow. ("The Galsco Sun" Jan. 19, 1884) |
| Hampton, Jasper | At his home in Glasco, Saturday morning September, 10, 1887, W. H. Wright. Death was caused by an over dose of morphine. Deceased was born in Madison county, Ohio, January 25, 1844. He was married to Miss Eliza Stout August 31, 1865, and with his family moved to Kansas in March, 1875. At the time of his death he was the proprietor of the Hurd House in Glasco. The deceased leaves a wife and two children to mourn his death. Mr. Wright enlisted in the 11th Illinois regiment July 13, 1865, and on the 14th was commissioned as Sargeant [sic]. He was a member of the G. A. R. Glasco Post, 239. Mrs. W. H. Wright and family desire to thank the friends and neighbors for their aid and assistance in the sudden death and burial of their husband and father. (The Glasco Sun, Sep. 3, 1887) |
| Herger, Mr. John Martin | Last Tuesday the remains of Mr. John Martin Herger one of the early settlers of the Solomon valley, were interred in the Glasco cemetery. He died at Topeka on Sunday last, and the news was at once despatched [sid] to his family here. By request of Mrs. H. the body was sent on, and arrived here Tuesday noon. Rev. C. W. Seidel, of Minneapolis came up on the same train to officiate in the last sad rites of the deceased. Mr. Herger was a native of Germany; born at Altenburg, Saxony March 26th. 1824, being at the time of his death nearly 59 years of age. In 1854 he came to this country, and settled in Monroe County, Ill. where he was married to Miss Sarah Grittman, in 1859. Thirteen years ago he settled with his family in the Solomon valley, when this section was yet a howling wilderness. The hardships and privations incident to frontier life, coupled with strong religious tenencies, ultimately caused derangment of the mind which became so marked about three years ago, that it was deemed advisable to place him in the Asylum at Topeka, where he remained till the hour of his death. From near and far, relatives and friends gathered to do homage to the dead, and Rev. Seidel delivered a tender and appropriate address, using as a text a passage in Corinthians: "Death where is thy sting; hell where is thy victory." A sorrowing widow and six dhildren are left to mourn the loss of him, who is now at rest, after life's weary battle. (The Glasco Sun, Mar. 24, 1883) |
| Hillhouse, Jenette | Died. Little Jenette, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hillhouse, died Sunday morning May 22, near two o'clock. She was fifteen months old, minus four days. Though so young she seemed to understand that she was going away, and her last earnest look will long be remembered. She was very dear to all, especially all her near relatives. The Christian church would not hold the people who met to show their respect and love, on the occasion of the funeral services. The bud that was so beautifully unfolding here will bloom in a brigher world. (The Glasco Sun, May 28, 1887) |
| Hoyer | DIED. Near Glasco, Cloud county, Kansas, April 7th, 1885, infant son of Franz R. and Fanny C. Hoyer, aged one week. The twin sister still survives. (The Glasco Sun, Apr. 11, 1885) |
| Hubbard, Blanche | DIED. Little Blanche, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hubbard, died June 14, 1887. Aged 8 months and 3 days. Her little form so fair rests beside that of the twin sister, who died March the 2nd, 1887. Aged 4 months and 21 days. These two beautiful little children were a joy to their parents, and very interesting to all who knew them. They were sweet buds of hope that will bloom in another world. They have gone where no sorrow or sin can ever blight their happiness, or sadden their hearts. Grace was taken suddenly away, while Blanche lingered and suffered long. Mrs. Hubbard, too, was sick for quite a while during the spring. The parents are very earnest in their expressions of gratitutde to their neighbors and friends for their kindness and care during all their sorrow and need. "All things work together for good to them that love God." Rom. 8:28. (The Glasco Sun, Jun. 18, 1887) |
| Hughes, Sarah Melvina | Sarah Melvina Hughes was born in Savannah, Mo. m April 1, 1857, and passed away at the home of her son, Lige Hughes, in Clyde Sunday Morning , Jan 31, 1915. She was married to Reuben Edwin Hughes, near the place of her birth and six children, three boys and three girls were born to their union. Besides her own children she raised a boy, Hobart Phillips who is better known to Clyde people as Hobart "Red" Hughes. For the past eight years Mrs. Hughes has been an invalid, the tributary cause being multiple neuritis. She received tender care at the hands of her children and special mention can be made of her son, Charley, who always saw that her every wish was granted as far as was within his power. She was a member of the Christian church and possessed kindness of heart that won for her friends wherever she went. Those who are left to mourn are her sons. Charley and Lige, of Clyde, Hayden of Jamestown, Hobart of Concordia, Mrs. Fred Marcy of Scottsville, Mrs. Bessie Bonebrake of Concordia and Mrs. Sallie Hale of Jamestown. Burial took place at the Cemetery near Scottsville beside the body of the husband who passed away a few years ago. |
| Jones, Mrs. Alonzo | The sympathies of the community were aroused Sunday evening by the death of Mrs. Alonzo Jones, who died at their home on Fisher creek, leaving a week old babe, a husband, besides her parents and other relatives to mourn her death. She was buried in the Glasco Cemetery on Monday. Funeral services being held at the Presbyterian church. (The Glasco Sun, Mar 14, 1885) |
| Laflin, Sarah M | Sarah M. Laflin was born near Connersville, Indiana, January 28 1840, and was united in marriage to James M. Dawson in the year of 1856, and passed away on April 21st, 1918, age 78 years, 2 months and 23 days. To this union seven children were born, five daughters and two sons. The husband and daughters have preceded her to the great beyond. She leaves to mourn their loss one brother, two sons, fourteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Clyde M.E. church Tuesday, at 10:30 A.M. conducted by the Pastor. C.E. Carpenter, and the body was laid to rest in Mount Hope cemetery. |
| Larouche, Mrs. N. | Died near St. Joseph, June 4th, Mrs. N. Larouche, age 62 years. (deceased was Adelaide Balthazor, daughter of Francois & Catherine Eleonore (Rousseau) Balthazor. Her first husband was Pierre Boisvin). ("Clyde Farmers Voice" Jun. 9, 1898) |
| Larouche, Nelson | Nelson Larouch was born at St. Cyprian, Canada, Jan. 7, 1836 and departed this life Friday, Dec. 24 at 7 o'clock, at the age of 79 yrs, 11 month and 15 days, after an ilness of only a few days duration. Shortly after returning home from a visit with friends at Clyde he became ill with lagrippe and, in spite of all that medical aid could do, passed to his reward. In 1857, at the age of 21, he left his birthplace and moved to Kankakee, Ill: There he was married to a Miss Dachand (Lenora) and together they moved to Kansas in 1879, settling on a farm northeast of CLyde. Mrs. Larouch was affected with cancer of the breast and died shortly after thier removal to Clyde. In 1880 he married a second time, to Mrs. Adelaide Balthazor Boisvain, who died suddenly in 1898 of heart diesease, being found dead in her garden, where she had been at work. Mr. Larouch is survived by three brothers, Joseph, Alfred and August, and two sister, unmarried, Ellen and Margaret, all of Boston, Mass., two stepdaughters, Mesdames Cora Tremblay and Ida Bachand, of Sturgis, S. Dak., two stepsons, Joseph and Pierre Boisvain, one of whom resides in Califronia and the other in Illinois. For the past seventeen years he ahs made his home with his stepdaughter, Mrs. L.J. Tremblay. Possessing all the finer virtues of manhood, he had endeared himself to all who knew him. Having no children of his own, he lavished his love and care on his four stepchildren, who loved him as a father. He was always solicitous for the welfare of others, no task was too menial or delicate for him to undertake. He was unexcelled as a neighbor; a friend once, a friend always. Burial was made Sunday at 10 o'clock in St. Joseph's cemetery, funeral serviced being held the following Wednesday, Dec. 29, at St. Joseph's church, Rev. Dr. Emory in charge. (Both Adelaide and Nelson Larouch are in unmarked graves at St. Joseph) ("Clyde Farmers Voice" Dec. 30, 1915) |
| Lundblade, Albert | Albert Lundblade was born in Jenshopin, Sweden, January 29th, 1861. He died March 29th, 1917, aged 56 years and two months. When nine years of age he came to America with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lundblade. The family settled on a farm near Bucklin, MO, where they resided until 1878, and then moved to Republic County, KS. There were three boys in the family: Albert, John Emil and Robert. John died about 6 years ago (March 12, 1910), and Robert now lives in Kackley, Kansas. Albert came to Cloud County, KS thirty-two years ago and made his home near Jamestown until his death, he and Dora Nischwander were married November 21, 1886 and to this union ten children were born, nine of whom survive. The children are Guy C., Arthur Dale, Mrs. Lillie Mallory, Albert, Richard, William Frederick, John A., Frank, Dorothy and Nellie. All of the children live near Jamestown except Mrs. Mallory, who lives near Randall, and Richard, of Norway, KS. The five youngest children with their mother live on the home farm. A daughter, Alice, died in infancy. He is also survived by his father Charles Lundblade of Courtland, KS, his half brother Joe Lundblade near Kackley, KS, and his half sister Mrs. Ellen Johnson near Kackley, KS. Fred Lindberg, a step-brother, lives in NE, and Pete Lindberg, another step-brother, lives near Kackley. |
| Lundblade, Dora E. (Neischwander) | Dora E. Lundblade died at the Community Hospital in Beloit, KS December 12, 1961, She was born June 7, 1867 in Ohio, the daughter of John Neischwander. When she was a little girl of four or five her mother died. Her father brought her and the other children to Kansas where she grew to womanhood, and was married on November 21, 1886 to Albert Lundblade. They established a home just west of the Champlin homestead. Six years later Mr. Lundblade bought the land just east of the Prairie Gem School House. This was their home as long as Mr. Lundblade lived, and where Mrs. Lundblade lived for several years after his death on March 29, 1917. Mr. and Mrs. Lundblade were the parents of six sons and four daughters, baby Alice died in infancy. Dale died in Nov. 1935, Mrs. Dorothy Leidtke died April 29, 1956, and Fred, Sept. 5, 1958. Surviving children are Guy of Jamestown, Mrs. Lillie Mallory of Beloit, Richard of Madrid, NM, John of Concordia, Frank of Glen Elder, and Mrs. Nellie Anderson of Wood Acre, CA. Mrs. Lundblade leaves one sister, Rose of Denver, CO also survives. Mrs. Lundblade was one of the best neighbors, her kindly disposition endeared her to the hearts of many. Interment was in the Jamestown Cemetery. |
| Lundblade, William Frederick | William Frederick Lundblade was born June 6 1898, near Jamestown , Kansas to Albert and Dora (Niceschwander) Lundblade, and died September 5, 1958. He lived in the Jamestown community until 1922, when he moved to western Kansas where he met Vera Wigton. They were married Dec 23, 1923. To this union were born eight children: Fred Jr. of Kendall , Kansas : Nellie Watson of Kendall, Kansas, Wayne Lundblade of Garden City, Kansas : Patricia Baker of Garden City, Kansas : Sager of Scott City, Kansas: John Lundblade of Garden City, Kansas :. Frances Hill of Liberal, Kansas : and Charles Lundblade of Garden City, Kansas . Mr. Lundblade has lived at Kendall , Kansas the past six years, farming. He has been in bad health the past two years. He was a member of the Christian Church. He was well thought of by all his friend’s and all that knew him. He leaves to mourn his death his wife and children; his mother, Mrs. Dora Lundblade of Glen Elder, Kansas ; four brothers. Guy of Jamestown, Dick of Madrid, New Mexico, John of Concordia, Frank of Glen Elder; two sisters, Mrs. Lily Mallory of Jewell, Kansas and Mrs. Nellie Anderson of Woodacre, California. |
| Mann, M. C. | M. C. Mann was born in east Tennessee, Hawkins county, July 16th, 1816. In 1811 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Bradshaw, and in 1846 he moved his family to Georgia, living there until 1859, when he moved west, settling in Massac county, Illinois, residing there until 1866. During the summer of that year he came to Kansas and located on the homestead which he leaves his family. His death occurred on Friday, Oct. 17th, 1884, after a sickness of eight weeks. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn his death and grieve the loss of a loving husband and a kind and thoughtful father. The community loses one of its best and msot respected citizens, and Kansas loses one of her brave and hardy pioneers who faced the dangers of storms, starvation and death, to develop her resources and crown her with the wrested wreath of glory she now wears. There is a martial honor that hovers over the deathbed of a warrior; but when on of our old pioneers lasy down and dies, there is sorrow at his bedside, and a cloud of gloom spreads out over our community, and it is with a shudder we look around and gaze at the broken ranks and ask who will be the next to follow the invisible beckon from beyond the mystic river. ("The Glasco Sun" Oct. 25, 1884) |
| McClellan, Martin |
August 18th at one o'clock in the afternoon, death
visited the home of Martin McClellan and claimed for its own a dear and only
son. He was a bright, playful little child and was dearly loved and petted
by all relatives and friends. He will long be mourned by father, mother,
three little sisters and many friends; but they do not mourn as those who
have no hope for they know that, though sorrow endure for a night, soon
will come the morning then they will meet the little ones gone before. (The
Glasco Sun, Aug. 25, 1883) |
| McCollough, Sarah J. | DIED. Sarah J. McCollough, wife of John A. McCollough, died at Glasco, Kans., April 18, 1887. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church, conducted by H. E. Ballou, assisted by W. F. Gibson of Clyde. The house was well filled and great respect was shown, and musch sympathy manifested. It is remarkable how the people of Glasco and vicnity drop all business an attend funerals. Me. McCollough has the sympahty of all, in his sudden bereavement and grear [sic] affliction. The three little boys and one little girl should receive the kindest attention from all the neighbors and friends. (The Glasco Sun,Apr. 23, 1887) |
| Moore, Charley | Charley Moore died at his home in Cloud county, Kansas, July 8th, 1887, after a brief illness. Charley was a promising boy aged 14 years. Possessed a kind and loving disposition, and was truthful and obliging to all. He was idolized by his parents, brothers and sisters, and was loved and respected by all who knew him. Charley will be missed by all, but most by Father, Mother, sisters and brothers. In our home there will be one vacant chair. Charley, how we miss you none can tell. Home is sad and lonely since you have left us, still we know you have gained the home where changes never come, and we hope when death shall come we may all be ready and, like you, gladly answer to the master's call and our prayers on earth shall be tha twe may meet you, in a home where parting is no more. (The Glasco Sun, Jul. 23, 1887) |
| Morris, Thad S. | Thad S. Morris, of Cloud County, Kansas, died Thursday night Feb. 17, 1880, aged thirty-seven years. Mr. Morris was born in Mt. Morris, Greene county, Pa. In the spring of 1871, in company with B. F. Billingsley he came to Kansas, and located in the beautiful Solomon Valley, nine miles from Delphos where he resided until his death. He was a man of excellent business qualifications, and useful in the community. He had a large circle of acquaintances, having been one of the early settlers of this part of the country; his early demise is sadly regreted [sic] by the entire community. He leaves a wife and four children. His funeral took place Thursday, Feb. 19, at 2 o'clock. Services by Rev. T. J. Beam, Pastor of the Delphos M. E. church. His remains were followed to Bethel cemetery by a large concourse of sympathizing friends. ("The Glasco Banner" Feb. 21, 1880) |
| Nesbit, Walter | Oct. 2nd. Walter Nesbit, son of J. N. and M. E. Beaver, aged 5 months and 14 days, from cholera infantum. (The Glasco Sun, Oct. 6, 1883) |
| Noah, Mrs. David | Dr. Brierley was called last Sunday evening to see Mrs. David Noah of Wolf creek. The description of the case indicated poisoning. Before the doctor could get there the lady died from the effects of poison. She had borrowed some strychnine and mixed some of it up for rats, and then ate something with the spoon before washing it. This was in the morning and her husband went to Concordia after a physician but could get none, and then came to Glasco. The deceased was about twent-two [sic] years old and had been married less than a year. (The Glasco Sun, May 16, 1885) |
| Odette, Eli | Eli Odette died at his home in this city Tuesday evening, after having passed the four score and ten mark. He reached the age of 94 years on June 2, last. Mr. Odette had lived in this commun |