A-I  OBITUARIES

OF

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY


RESIDENTS

ALLEN, Benjamin

ALLEN, BENJAMIN

Benjamin Allen was born April, 4, 1823, in Province, New Brunswick, 
of British, N.A., and departed this life, Sept 29, 1910, at the age of 87
years, five months and five days. In August, 1843, he married Sarah Jane
DOBSON,  who still survives him. To this union, there were born eleven
children, four boys and seven girls, nine of which are still living: T.W.
ALLEN of South Dakota, Mose ALLEN, also of South Dakota, Mrs. Anna 
WELLS, of Wheaton, KS., Mrs. Patience TOOTHAKER, of Westmoreland, 
KS., Benjamin J. A..EN of Blaine, KS., Mrs. Charity CONNAWAY of Blaine, 
KS., Mrs.. Dora COLLINS, of Wheaton, KS., Mrs. Sarah Brown, of Hamilton, 
KS., and Mrs. Janie SHOCKEY, of Blaine, KS. Those that have passed 
away are: George ALLEN and Betsey SHERMAN. In the year of 1848, 
Benjamin ALLEN moved to Winnebago county, ILL. In 1861, he enlisted 
in the Union Army, and served three years.  In 1871 he moved to his family 
to Pottawatomie county, KS., where he sill resided at the time of his death. 
He joined the Baptist Church of Rock Creek, in the year of 1875, and was 
baptized by Rev. W. W. THOMPSON, and died trusting in the Lord. He was 
Justice of Peace 14 years. The deceased leaves two brothers, a wife, nine 
children seventy-one grand-children, ninety-seven Great-grand-children, and 
three Great-great-grandchildren to mourn his loss. He was a patient sufferer 
for 12 years prior to his death.  He was a kind and loving husband and 
father.  His funeral was preached in Wheaton, by Rev W.W. TOHOMPSON, 
Sept. 30, from Rom 5:1. Interment was made in the Wheaton cemetery.

This was taken from the" Westmoreland Recorder" dated 10-13-1910.

Submitted by:  Irene

ALLEN, Charlotte C. Davis

Charlotte C. Davis Allen was born August 7th, 1827, in Province of New
Brunswick, British N.A. and passed away at the home of her granddaughter,
Mrs. John Blakely, August 17, 1910 at the age of 83 years 10 days. She was
married to W.W. Allen, March 18, 1850. To this union was born seven
children, Sarah A. Rhodes; Napoleeon  B. Allen, Josephine Burnett, Martin L.
Allen, Steve O. Allen, Lootie E. Bennett. Three of these, Sara, Napolion B
and Stephen O. have passed away. At the age of eighteen, the deceased was
converted and joined the Baptist Church and has been a consistent member
every since. In July, 1850, they moved to Winnebago County, ILL., and Oct.,
1872 she moved with her husband and children to Pottawatomie county, KS. She
united with the Baptist church in Wheaton in 1875 and transferred her
membership to the Onaga Baptist church in 1897 and was a member of that
church until her death. She was laid to rest in the Wheaton cemetery. The
services were held in the Congregational church and were conducted by the
pastor, Rev. Charles L.Groom of Onaga.

Source: "The Westmoreland Recorder", Aug 25, 1910.
Submitted by: stillie@networksplus.net

ARGANBRIGHT, Porter

Porter Arganbright, youngest son of Jesse and Mary Arganbright was born at 
Laclede, Kansas on April 13, 1879.  He was married to Estella Townsend on 
February 4, 1903.  After his marriage they made their home on a farm near 
Moline, Kansas, for about one year, after which they moved to Pottawatomie 
County where he spent the rest of his life.  He had engaged in farming until 
his health failed about 25 years ago.

At the time of his death on March 12, 1950, he was 70 years, 10 months and 
25 days old.  His parents, two sisters, two brothers, and a grandchild 
preceded him in death.

He is survived by his widow, three daughters, Velma Lelievre, and Grace 
Wyatt, both of Ventura, California, and Ruth Ackley, of Emmett, Kansas; five 
grandchildren, one great grandchild, one brother, one sister, and several 
nieces and nephews.

He leaves a host of friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral services were held at 3:00 Wednesday afternoon, in the Stewart 
Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Gordon Coldsmith in charge.

Source: The Wamego Reporter, March 16, 1950
Submitted by: Richard

ARNOLD, J. W.

FUNERAL OF COUNTY PIONEER ON SATURDAY

Funeral of J. W. Arnold is held in Wamego Saturday Afternoon
 
J. W. Arnold was born at Chesterville, New York, February 12th, 1841, and
died at his home in Wamego, Kansas, January 22nd, 1925.

On August 20th, 1861, at Battle Creek, Michigan, he was united in marriage
with Jane Trimper, who survives him.  He leaves the following children:
Harriet Tremper, of Seattle, Washington; F. W. Arnold, Fort Myers, Florida;
R. L. Arnold, Wamego, Kansas; D. C. Arnold, Boise, Idaho; Katharyn Robson,
Wamego, Kansas; and Jennie P. Miller, Kansas City, Missouri.  Also twenty
grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.  Four children preceeded
him in death;  Albert, Emma and John who died in early youth, and Carrie
Augusta Wheeler, who was the wife of Rev. W. C. Wheeler.

In 1866, Mr. Arnold moved to Battle Creek, Michigan, and engaged in
business till 1871.  Coming to Pottawatomie County, Kansas, in march 1871,
with his family, he located on the old Arnold farm east of Louisville,
where the children grew to manhood and womanhood.

Being a good neighbor and always taking an active part in social,
religious, business and political affairs, he was in 1886, nominated, by
the Republicans, and elected to the legislature, where he served his county
well.  In 1896 he was elected County Treasurer, serving for four years.

Mr. Arnold was always a farmer and this was his chief delight, but he was
also a business man, and became interested in many business enterprises.
He owned the Louisville Flour Mill from 1887 to 1902; was an officer in the
Farmers State Bank of Wamego in 1905; associated, at Westmoreland, with L.
L. Radgley in the abstract and loan business, and president of the Citizens
State Bank of Westmoreland for many years.

For fifty years he loaned money on real estate for S. S. Peirson, of New
York, who so trusted and relied upon Mr. Arnold's judgement that he
directed him to pass on the valuation, title, renew loans, collect
interest, and close all matters.  Mr. Peirson was never disappointed nor
did he ever lose money by any act of his trusted agent and friend.

In 1919, Mr. Arnold returned to Wamego, purchased city property and gave
all of his time and attention to improving his farm, just southwest of Wamego.

Throughout life he was steadfast and true to his friends.  All his life we
was faithful to any trust imposed upon by God of man.  Each Sabbath, when
in health, found him in some place of worship, and he served diligently as
an officer in church organization and Sunday school.

From youth he had been a member of the Congregational Church and was at the
time of his death a member of the Presbyterian Church of Wamego.

We was one of the oldest members of Westmoreland Lodge No. 252, A. F. & A. M.

Life did not always deal kindly with the deceased.  Death entered his
family and took his loved ones, sometimes investments failed, fire reduced
his buildings to ashes, banks failed in which county funds were deposited
while he was county treasurer, accident deprived him of the sight of one
eye, and sorrow struck his soul.  Yet he was uncomplaining and cheerful,
sustained and elevated by the certainty there was in each sorrow, a lesson
for him to learn.

He retained activity of body and mind till the last, still keeping his
faith in his fellow men and his trust in the wisdom and good ness of God.

No man ever set a better example of life and conduct, and no man in this
community influenced more lives for good.  Yet all his words and acts were
so much a part of his life that one had to pause to really notice how fine
his life was.

He lived each day as though he would live forever.  He does.

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our neighbors and friends for
their assistance and kindly sympathy during the illness and death of our
husband and father, and for the many beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. J. W. Arnold and Family

OUR APPRECIATION
We are glad to remember J. W. Arnold as we last saw him, cleaning the snow
off the sidewalks of his neighbors early New Year's morning, for it was
just like him to be helping someone, in spite of his weight of years, and
he derived much pleasure from so doing.  Mr. Arnold had his full share of
troubles on this earth, yet he never allowed them to get the best of him,
and in all things took the viewpoint that no matter how bad things were,
they could have been a lot worse.  He never complained over misfortune, but
seemed to take mishaps as an incentive to try harder.
(The Editor)

Source:  "The Wamego Times, Page 1, Friday, January 30, 1925:
Submitted by:  Jane

AXELTON, N. P.
N. P. Axelton - Died Thursday. Jan 12. '93, at his home in Pottawatomie 
county, near Randolph, of pneumonia, after an illness of only a few days,
N. P. Axelton, aged 76 years.
     Mr. Axelton was born in Sweden in 1816.  He came to America in 1852, 
locating at Andover, Illinois.  In 1853 he removed to Galesburg, Illinois.
In 1858 he came to Kansas and founded the home where he died.  The
funeral services was held Sunday.
Source: Randolph Enterprise, Randolph, Riley County, Kansas,
Thursday January 19, 1893.

BAKER, Anna M.

Died,
   At her home in this city, March 11, 1887, at 10 o'clock a. m., Mrs. Anna
M. Baker.
   Once more death has stalked into our midst, and removed a bright and
happy face, well-known, and one long to be remembered, and left as
vestiges of his call, a bereaved husband and two motherless children.
   Mrs. Baker was born at Arlington, Vermont, May 30, 1857, her maiden
name being Anna M. Curtis.  Afterward she moved to White County, Indiana,
where in January, 1877, she joined the M. E. church, and where in August 
23, 1877, she was joined in marriage with J. R. Baker, her now sorrowing 
husband.  In 1879 she removed to Kansas, and in 1881 became a resident
of Westmoreland, in which place she resided until her death.  As a fruit
of their marriage, there were two children born - Jennie, who is now nine 
years old, and Charlie, seven.
   Mrs. Baker was for five and one-half years the postmaster of this city,
and while in that capacity held communication with almost every man,
woman and child in this community, and no higher words of praise can be 
uttered than to say that upon retirement from that laborious and often
vexaitious position, it was the general remark that no one had ever heard
an unkind or impatient word escape her lips.
   The funeral services were conducted at the house by Rev. S. L. Hunter,
paster of the M. E. church, on March 12th, and her remains were followed
to the grave by a large procession of her friends and neighbors, who feel
deeply the loss that has befallen them in the taking away of the deceased.
   That fatal and treacherous disease, consumption, had laid its blighting
hand upon the dear one, and there was no escape from its direful clasp,
except through the grave. The desolate husband, who so tenderly cared
for his frail flower, and to whom she was so much, has the heartfelt 
sympathy of many friends, in the loss of all that for ten years had made 
his home both bright and beautiful; while the half orphaned little ones are
sincerely pitied in the loss of a kind and affectionate mother, just at that
time of their life when a mother's care is most required and would begin 
to be appreciated.  In connection with these, the whole community suffers
by the loss of one who has by her many virtues and deeds of kindness,
endeared hereself to all, and other tears than those of relatives were 
freely shed at the grave of here, who
       *     *      *    *    *     *     *     *   "hast the best 
That Heaven itself could give thee - rest."

Source:Westmoreland Recorder, Westmoreland, Kansas
Thursday, March 10, 1887 - Reel W507

BLENN, Hermine

Mrs. Wm. Blenn Dead

   Mrs. William Blenn died at her home west of Westmoreland, 
Tuesday, January 16, 1934.  Death resulted from cancer of the 
stomach.  She suffered greatly for several months.
   Hermine Tieking was born in Leer, Germany, March 9, 1872 
and was therefore 61 years, 10 months and 7 days old at the 
time of her death.  She came to Pottawatomie County about 
forty-two years ago.
   She was united in marriage to William Blenn on March 15, 
1893, at Wamego.  To this union 13 children were born.  Shortly 
after her marriage she was united with the German Evangelical 
church in Minnesota where they lived for eleven years.
   On moving to Kansas and the Westmoreland community she 
placed her membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church of 
this city.
   Those who remain to mourn her departure are: Herman Blenn 
of Wheaton; Mrs. Henry Glover and Elsie Blenn of Wamego; Mrs. 
Elmer Samuelson, William, jr., Louis, Donald, Charles and James 
Blenn of Westmoreland; Mrs. M. C. Bohnsack of Topeka, Mrs. E. 
E. McIntosh of Grand Island, Nebraska.  She leaves also nine 
grandchildren, two brothers, Herman and Louis Tieking of St. 
George and one sister, Jo Hanna, of St. George and many friends.
   Funeral services were held today, Thursday, at 2 p.m. at the 
Westmoreland M. E. church and were conducted by Rev. W. N. 
Smitheram.  Burial was in the Westmoreland cemetery.

Source:  Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter.
Submitted by:  Bev Bird

BOLT, Mrs. Sarah A. (Tribbit) Pauley Abrams

Mrs. Sarah A. Bolt

Sarah A. Tribit was born in Indiana January 26, 1845, died 
August 22, 1914, aged 69 years, 6 months and 26 days.

She died at the home of her daughter at Linn, KS of cancer 
of the stomach. The remains were shipped to St. George 
and funeral services held at the M. E. Church, Monday, 
conducted by Rev. Thompson of the Mt. Zion U. B. Church, 
of which she had been a long and faithful member. Interment 
was made in the St. George Cemetery.

She was married to Allan Pauley August 2, 1860, coming to 
Kansas a few years later, he having preceeded her a number 
of years.

To her were born eleven children, three having died in infancy. 
Those living are Mrs. Josie Abrams and James Pauley of Linn, 
KS; Mrs. Eunice Murphy of DeWitt, NE; Wm. Pauley of St. Marys, 
KS; Mrs. Nannie Cochran of Topeka, KS; Monroe Abrams of Flush, 
KS; and W.J. Abrams and Mrs. Addie Morlan of this place.

The deceased was a resident of this community for many years, 
and until nine years ago lived in the Mt. Zion neighborhood. She 
has been a patient sufferer for many years and knew her days 
were numbered and was prepared for the other shore.  

[Sarah A. Tribbit Pauley's second husband was Transylvania 
Franklin Abrams, son of George Abrams and Rachel Evans, 
born in Clermont Co., OH. 

Source:  Unknown

Submitted by: BGieber@aol.com

BROCKISH, John

  The community was shocked to hear of the death of Grandpa Brockish,
which occurred Sunday evening at the home of his son, Joe.  Grandpa
fell Wednesday and broke his hip, which was the cause of his death.  
He was 85 years old.  He was buried Sunday morning at Flush.  The 
family has the sympathy of the community.
  John J. Brockish died at his home near Westmoreland, June 28.  A 
couple of days before his death he fell and broke his hip.  Owing 
to his extreme old age, the shock of the accident was too great and
death resulted.  John J. Brockish was born in Germany, November 25, 
1833.  He came to Kansas to make his home in 1856 and shortly afterward 
took a homestead south of Westmoreland, where he lived until the time 
of his death.
  He endured the hardship and the joys of pioneer life and raised a large
family.  He retained his good health for the most part up to the time 
of his last accident.  He was married in 1856 to Annie Ebenhoe.  To 
this union were born twelve children, two dying in infancy and three 
girls after reaching womanhood.  His wife died in 1906.  The children 
are:  Mrs. Annie McAlister of Fort Collins, Colorado; Mrs. Rose 
Neugebauer of St. Louis; Mrs. Betty Stearns and Mrs. Lizzie Fredericks
of St. George; John of Topeka; George of Zeandale, and Joe, with whom
he made his home the last sixteen years of his life.
  Besides his children, he leaves thirty-seven grandchildren and nineteen
great grandchildren.  He was a member of the Catholic Church all his life.
The services were held at St. Joseph's church of Flush, June 30 and
were conducted by Father M. Simmer.  The pall bearers were John Hohn, 
Alis Umscheid, Vincent Repp, Joseph Gills and Joseph Heptig.  He was laid
to rest in the Flush Cemetery.

Source:  Westmoreland Recorder Newspaper, Westmoreland, KS, 4 July 1918.

Submitted by:  KindredSueprise@aol.com

BRUNNER, Dr. Benjamin, Sr.

Dr. Brunner Dead

Prominent Pottawatomie Physician Dies after 39 years of Practice

   Dr. Benjamin Brunner, Sr., prominent Wamego physician, died last 
Friday at the Genn Hospital after an illness of several months.  The 
63-year-old doctor had served Pottawatomie county for 39 years.  
Before moving to Wamego, Doctor Brunner practiced for several years 
in Westmoreland and has always had a large practice in this community 
and over a large part of the county.
   Only during the past few months Doctor Brunner was compelled to give 
up his practice because of failing health.  Along with his profession, he 
has taken an active interest in the affairs of the Wamego community.  
He served as president of the Golden Belt Medical society, and was 
president of the Kaw Valley bank.  From 1916 to 1920 the physician 
served as a state senator from this district.
   Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 10 o’clock at the 
Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego.  The Rev. V.E. Ward of the Episcopal 
Church was in charge of the service.  Interment was in the Wamego 
City cemetery.  The large attendance at the funeral and the many floral 
offerings gave evidence of the love and esteem held for him by his wide 
number of friends and acquaintances.

Source:  Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter.
Submitted by:  Bev Bird

BUZBEE, Benjamin

Benjamin Buzbee died 2 Oct 1914 at the Soldiers Home; age 80 yrs, 2
months, and 22 days. He was born 10 July 1834 Brown Co. ILL. He had
married 29 May 1864 Alton, ILL to Mary Matlilda Drake, who died this City
several years ago. Burial in the Onaga cemetery. His children
are Anna Teresa, dec'd,; Maggie M. Cassady of Irving (Marshall Co.) KS;
Richard F. of this city; Claude Adell, dec'd; Clarence of Ogden
(Riley Co.) KS; and Isaac Edward of Delila (Jackson Co.) KS.

Note: the county names in parenthesis have been added to the obituary.

Source: Onaga Paper - "Onaga Herald", 8 Oct 1914
Submitted by:  Patrick Murray



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CAIN, Wilson

William Cain, 96, of 865 Oak street,  died 
yesterday afternoon at Lawrence Memorial 
hospital.  He had been a resident of Lawrence 
for over 40 years.

Funeral services will be held at the Rumsey 
funeral home at 2 P.M. Monday with Rev. 
C. J. Knox in charge.  Burial will be in Oak 
Hill cemetery.

Surviving relatives include two sons, Dean 
Cain, of the home, and Billy Cain, 411 Elm 
Street, three daughters, Mrs. Charlene Kosakowsky, 
1107 Connecticut street; Mrs. Carrie Rowlett, 
Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Christina Brink, 
Filter, Miss.; 15 grandchildren,  16 great 
grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Source:  Unknown Lawrence, Kansas, newspaper.
Submitted by:  Shannon

CALDWELL, Clara Belle Cooper

Obituary of Mrs. Fred Caldwell

   Mrs. Clara Belle Cooper Caldwell, youngest child of the late George 
R. and of Mrs. Mary Cooper, early pioneers of Pottawatomie county, 
died June 28, at St. Catharine’s hospital, Garden City.  She was born 
at the family home on Pleasant Run on April 28, 1884 where she grew 
to womanhood.  She was a member of the Methodist church of Pleasant 
Run, joining at the age of eleven years.  With her parents she moved to 
Wamego in April, 1904, where she resided until June 29, 1910, when she 
was married to F. W. Caldwell, making their home in Atchison.  Later they 
moved to Garden City, where they resided for several years.
  To this union five daughters were born, on, Elizabeth, dying in infancy.
  Roberta, LaVerna and Jacqueline, together with the husband survive them; 
also her mother, four sisters Fannie Whitaker, Mrs. Lillie Heatnale, Denver, 
Colorado; Mrs. Mary West, Mrs. Clarence Higginbotham, Central City, 
Nebraska; Ed J. Cooper, Topeka, Kansas and Harry J. Cooper, Seward, 
Nebraska.  Her father and two brothers, Will and George, preceded her in 
death.
  Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Garden City, 
Saturday morning at 9 o’clock by her pastor, Rev. Grey.
  Interment was made at Mt. Hope cemetery, Topeka, Monday morning.
    A light is out, 
    A jewel is gone	
    A Crown of Life in Heaven is won;
   The Master came to claim His own
   To live with angels around the Throne;
   She was not lent but for a day
   To gladden with her happy smile;
   Thus ended a beautiful life.

Source:  Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter.
Submitted by:  Bev Bird

CHILDERS, Malissa E.

MRS. M. E. CHILDERS
   Malissa E. Jones, daughter of Daniel L. and Catherine Jones, 
was born near Knoxville, Tennessee, July 13, 1848 and died at 
her home in Wamego, Kansas, September 17, 1936.  She had 
attained the age of 88 years, 2 months and 4 days.
   She was married January 24, 1862, to Melvin A. Childers, who 
preceded her in death, April 24, 1913.  To this union wre born 
three sons and seven daughters.  One daughter, Olive, died in 
infancy, and one son, Frank, died November 3, 1915.
   Eight children, twenty-six grandchildren and twenty-five great
grandchildren survive her.  Mrs. Childers lost two grandsons in 
France, Walter M. Blackledge, 35th Division, September 26, 
1918, and Harold Johnson, 89th Division, October 28, 1918.  
Both were killed in action.  The surviving children are: Mrs. 
Sarah Johnson, Daniel M. Childers, Miss Huldah Childers, Miss 
Louise Childers and Miss Edna Childers of Wamego, Mrs. Zora
Blackledge of Hiawatha, Kansas; Mrs. Gertrude Waddington of 
Springfield, Illinois; and Clarence Childers of Chapman, Kansas.
   Mr. and Mrs. Childers came to Kansas with her father's family 
in 1869, settling in Wamego which has been their home ever since.
   Mrs. Childers united with the Baptist church in Tennessee in her
girlhood and soon after arriving in Kansas the two families with 
others organized the First Baptist Church of Wamego.  Mrs. Childers 
is the last surviving charter member of the church.
   In addition to the children, Mrs. Childers is survived by one 
brother, Mr. Ira Jones of Wamego, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth 
Marshall of Demming Washington; other relatives and a host of 
friends.
   Mrs. Childers' life was given to her church, her family and her 
friends.  She will be missed by all.
   Funeral services were held at the home on Saturday, September 
19 at 2:30 p.m., in charge of Rev. A. E. Retzer.  Burial was made 
in the Wamego cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS
   Our recent sad loss leaves us with grateful hearts towards 
neighbors and friends.  Their comforting expressions of sympathy 
and thoughtfulness whether expressed by flowers or otherwise, 
will always be remembered.
   The Children.

Source:  From unidentified Pottawatomie Kansas newspaper, 
September 1936:

Submitted by:  Jane Jurik

CLARK, Joseph Newell

Joseph Newell Clark was born March 28 1849 Near Marion Grant 
Co Indiana and departed this life December 11 1921 at his home  
near Havensville Pottawatomie co Kansas.

He was united in marriage to Miss Phebe Ann Cox December 16 
1866. She departed this life February 14 1885. To this union were 
born 8 children, 5 of them dying in infancy. Asa and Ora Clark of 
Corning Kansas and Mrs Icy Lederer still survive him.

On October 4 1888 he united in marriage to Miss Mary Belle Fulton 
to this union were born 4 children 1 dying during infancy, Ray Clark 
of Callao, Mo, Mrs May Carter  and Holdie Harries of Havensville. 
Besides these he leaves 2 brothers & 2 sisters Edward and Arthur 
Clark of Perkins, OK, Mrs Rebecca Fields of Gage Ok, Mrs Addie 
Laughlin of Coleman, SD. He has 14 grand children 4 ggrandchildren.

Source:  Havenensville Newspaper Vol XXXII No18
Submitted by:  Heather Kujawski

CLARY, Clyde L.

   Clyde L. Clary, a long-time resident of the Pleasant Run 
neighborhood but since 1925 a citizen of Wamego, passed 
away at Genn hospital February 2, 1955, after an illness of 
several weeks.
   He was born at Mount Erie, Maryland, May 10, 1863, and 
came to Kansas with his parents in 1867.  All of his immediate 
family preceded him in death.
   When Clyde and a brother, Raymond, moved to Wamego in 
1925 they purchased a residence which since had been his home.  
He was an outstanding citizen and did much in the early days in
the up-building of his home community and Kansas.
    Raymond and Lilly preceded Clyde in death, both receiving every 
possible care and attention at Genn hospital.  After the death of the 
sister, Mrs. Joe Gasser was the housekeeper.
    Funeral services had been set for Friday, February 4, but because 
of the storm was postponed to Monday, February 7.  Services were 
held at the Stewart Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Gordon 
Coldsmith.  Burial was in the city cemetery beside his brother and sister.
  The pallbearers were Gordon Bradshaw, Russell Barr, N.T. Larson, C.B. 
Hilliard, Alvin Knecht and Bill Funnell.
                                                -------------------

Clary Estate is left to Genn Hospital

   The late Clyde L. Clary left a will which makes a notable contribution
 to Genn hospital in Wamego, according to a story in the Wamego 
Reporter. The contribution is without restrictions, can be used as 
endowment or for improvements or in any way the hospital board deems 
right.  He left his home and furnishings to Mrs. Joe Gasser, his housekeeper 
for the past 14 years.
   The residue, after all bills are paid, goes to Genn hospital and will 
probably amount to over $60,000.  In their last illnesses both Clyde and 
his brother Raymond and sister Lilly received every possible care and 
attention at Genn hospital.  He, having no immediate relatives, decided 
to help continue the work started by the late J.T. Genn.
  The provisions enumerated by Mr. Genn will be continued.      Any 
physician or surgeon is privileged to use the facilities of the hospital on 
an equality with any other licensed practitioner.
  In the will S. M. Swords was named as executor without bond, and James 
Sullivan as attorney.

Source:  Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter.
Submitted by:  Bev Bird

CLARY, Raymond

Raymond Clary Dead

        Raymond Clary, 75, died at Genn hospital Sunday night
After having been in the hospital since a year ago last January 20.  
He had Bbeen an invalid for several years.  He was 75 years 
old May 28.

   Clyde, Lillian and Raymond Clary came from Maryland with 
their parents in 1867, where the father bought 170 acres of land on 
Pleasant Run, Pottawatomie Township.  Later they bought 530 acres 
of farm and pasture land two miles from their first location now 
occupied by Gordon Bradshaw, and on which the three children 
resided for fifty-eight years until 1925 when they moved to Wamego.  
Lillian died three years ago.
  The Clary Boys” as they were known throughout central 
Pottawatomie County where they were known for their uniform 
kindliness and as good neighbors for over half of a century.  The 
Pleasant Run community was widely known in the early days as a 
well settled country community with a church and schoolhouse made 
quite a social center.  The old timers have mostly gone and the death 
of Raymond Clary adds one more to the number who have answered 
the last roll call.
   Funeral service were held from the Stewart Funeral Home Tuesday 
afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Paul J. Vielguth.  Burial was made 
in the Wamego cemetery.

Source:  Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter.
Submitted by:  Bev Bird

COATES, Minerva Jane


Minerva Jane Littleton was born March 12, 1825 in Fleming County, 
Kentucky, and died at the home of R. A. Bell in Havensville, June 9, 
1914, aged 89 years, 2 months and 28 days.

	She was married to John D. Newman of Fleming County, 
Kentucky in 1840. To this union were born, four sons and three 
daughters. [1] Alex F. and [2] Mrs. George Pope of Holton, [3] Harriet, 
who died in infancy, [4] Samuel, who died in 1902, [5] John S. of "this 
place", [6] Elias who died in 1904, and [7] Mrs. Laura Marsh of Peabody, 
KS.

	Mr. Newman died February 16, 1861. In 1863, the subject of 
our sketch was married to R. J. Henderson of Kentucky who came with 
her to Jackson County, Kansas in 1867. To this union three children 
were born, who have preceded her to the life beyond.

	In 1900 she, with her husband moved to the state of Oregon, 
where Mr. Henderson died in 1905. In the same year, she returned to 
Kansas. 

	September 28, 1907, she was married to M. C. Coates of this 
place, who died in November 1912.

	Grandma Coates lived to see the fourth generation born, having 
35 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren, 
and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her death.

	She was converted at an early age and united with the Methodist 
Church. After moving to Oregon she changed her membership to the 
Baptist Church and lived a faithful member until her death.

	Mrs. Coates had an unusually strong constitution, having traveled 
a great deal in her lifetime, from Kentucky to Kansas to California two 
different trips, and in the 75th year of her age she made an overland trip 
in a prairie schooner from Kansas to Oregon. Then in her 80th year she 
returned to Kansas and was in remarkably good health for one of her age 
until a few weeks before her death.

Source: "Havensville Review", Thursday, June 18, 1914

Submitted by:  Richard B. Hallick

Notes: by Richard B. Hallick:
1. [  ] brackets were added to enumerate the children.
2. John S. Newman was born December 20, 1854. 
3. The full name of Elias Elias Peter Newman.
4. M[oses] C[lark] Coates

COATES, Moses Clark


Moses Clark Coates was born in Coatesville, Chester County, 
Pennsylvania, August 30, 1819 and died at his home in Havensville, 
November 19, 1912.  Married to Mary Ann Palmer, March 9, 1843, 
in Camden, Delaware.  To this union four children were born, William 
C., Havensville, Mary Amelia Rinebarger, Cottonwood Falls, Z. H. 
Coston Coates, Cedarvale, and George S. Coates who died in 1882 
in Wharton, Ohio.  His wife died May 4, 1896.  Since then he married 
Emma Rainsbarger who lived only ten years. Later he married Mrs. 
M. J. Henderson, his present wife.  Father Coates lived to a good old 
age being 93 years, 2 months and 20 days old.

His children number 4, grandchildren 27, great grandchildren 67,  
great great grandchildren 8, a total of 106 of which 86 are living.

Father Coates moved to Paris, Stark County, Ohio, in 1845 and in 
1875 came to Havensville where he lived until his death.  He was 
ordained a minister in the M. E. Church of God and preached in that 
denomination for over 25 years.  He traveled for the American Bible 
Society for seven years.  After coming to Havensville he identified 
himself with the Baptist church of this place of which he was a 
consistent member until his death.   He was  charter member of the 
A. F. & A. M. lodge No. 34 of this place and remained a member in 
good standing until his death.  He always felt at home with the 
brethren of this order and they had charge of the funeral, W. M. 
Coverdale, H. W. Rawlings, J. T. Poague, O. C. Olson, W. J. Harries
and D. O. Comer acting as pall bearers.

The funeral was preached by R. W. Woodside pastor of the Christian 
Church who delivered one of the best funeral sermons ever delivered 
in the town. His subject (The Span of Life) was very fitting for the 
occasion.  The remains were laid to rest in the Havensville cemetery 
November 20, 1912.

Mr. Coates was a great worker, a man who believed in his own town 
and was never a fault finder with the town or its people, a worker for 
religious and temperance causes, having contributed largely to the 
building of the Baptist church and its maintenance.

We wish to express out thanks and appreciation for every act of kindness 
shown to our father during his residence in Havensville and during his 
sickness and burial.
WM. C. COATES MARY A. RINEBARGER and families.

Source: "Havensville Review" 28-Nov-1912 
Submitted by:  Richard B. Hallick

CONAWAY, Bryson Thomas

     Bryson Thomas Conaway, the son of A. J. and Barbara Conaway
was born at Carthouse, Pa., September 16, 1859, and departed this
life at the home of his son in Onaga, Kansas, on March 26, 1951, at
the age of 91 years 6 months and 10 days.
     At the age of six years he, together with his parents, moved
to Valley Falls, Kansas.  In the year 1889 they moved to this
locality where Bryson spent the remainder of his life.  He spent
his life in this community working at the carpenter trade and in
this way he helped to build the town of Onaga.
    Bryson was united in marriage to Pearl Hause in the spring
of 1910.  To this union was born one son, Eugene.
     He leaves to mourn his passing his son Eugene and wife
Thesesa, and five grandchildren  Mary Jane, Joye, Roy, Jerry, and
John; one brother George M. of Los Angeles, and a host of relatives 
and friends.
     Bryson was baptized in 1876 in French Creek, and later became
a member of First Baptist Church of Onaga.
     Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church on last
Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev.  Earl Caryl, burial in Onaga
cemetery.

Source: THE ONAGA HERALD - APRIL 1951
Submitted by:   Don H. Grob

CONAWAY, Mary


MRS MARY CONAWAY

     Mary C. Conaway was born on the 20th day of May, 1862, in
Washington county, Wisconsin, and died at her home in Onaga,
Kansas, Sunday morning, January 12, 1908, aged 45 years, 7 months,
and 23 days.
     In her youth she moved with her parents into Kansas, residing
first at Holton, Jackson county, and afterwards coming to
Pottawatomie county, where, with the exception of a few years spent
in Topeka, and Junction City, she has since lived.  She was married
to B. T. Conaway, June 5, 1882, at Wamego.  To this union was born
one child, a daughter, who passed on to the better world a number
of years ago.
     Besides her husband, she leaves three brothers, John and
Emanuel Grob, of this county and August Grob, whose residence is
unknown; also a little adopted daughter.
     Her pastor, Rev.  Alfred W. Ayers, who had charge of the
funeral services at the Congregational church Tuesday afternoon,
said "She joined the Congregational church of this city on January
10th, 1892, and made a profession of the Christian faith.  We have
every reason to believe that she was a sincere Christian and died
trusting in the hope of the Gospel."
     For years she had been in poor health, sometimes being
compelled to take to her bed for weeks, but she was a most patient
sufferer and never complained.  We have often talked with her about
her condition and we found her perfectly resigned to the Will of
God.  Only three or four days before her death we visited her,
conversed and prayed with her, and she did not fear death.  It
would be alright with her.
     The husband has lost a faithful wife and our heartfelt
sympathy goes out to him; the community has lost a good woman; and
the loss of the church visible is the gain of the church invisible.
     The deceased was a member of Saxon Camp, R. N. of A., of this
city, which order had charge of the service at the grave, using
their ritualistic serivce, and the body was laid to rest beside
that of her little daughter.

Card of Thanks
For the sumpathy extended and the assistance rendered by the many
kind friend, during the sickness and death of my wife, I wish to
extend my heartfelt thanks.  B. T. Conaway

Source:  THE ONAGA HERALD -  January 16, 1897
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CONNAUGHTHON, Margaret

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COOPER, Delilah Shute 
 
Delilah Shute was born in Knox County, Illinois, July 6, 1852; the youngest of 
nine children, and after a full and beautiful life of almost eighty-three years 
was called to be with Jesus on the evening of Mother's Day, May 12, 1935. She 
was the last of the nine children to pass away.
 
In 1861 she came with her parents to Kansas, traveling in a covered wagon. 
They settled in the Pleasant Run community.  At an early age she united with 
the Methodist church at Westmoreland and lived a consistent happy Christian 
life.  She was married to John Henry Cooper, Civil War veteran, November 24, 
1867. They established their home on a farm 5 miles west of Westmoreland near 
the old homestead. To this union eight children were born: Fred L. Cooper, 
Elmonte, California; Melvina Dailey, Westmoreland; Samuel William; Ralph 
Alonzo; Lorene K. Kum, Pittsburg, Kans.; Maude S. Moore, Westmoreland; 
Bertha Kennedy, Blue Rapids; and Cleo M. Hudson, Wayside. Two of the children, 
Samuel William and Ralph Alonzo preceded her in death. Her husband also 
preceded her, passing away in March 1910 and was buried on Easter Sunday. 
In 1894 the family moved to Olsburg where Mr. Cooper was appointed postmaster 
for two years. Then they moved to Westmoreland where Mrs. Cooper resided until 
the time of her death. 

Grandma Cooper, as she was lovingly known, leaves a great circle of loving 
friends who will miss her cheery smile and jolly words, but who rejoice with 
her that the last river is crossed, and are happier because she passed their 
way. 

Funeral services were held at the Westmoreland M.E. church yesterday and 
were conducted by Rev. Paul Davis, pastor of the church. The following were 
the pall bearers: J.H. Plummer, John McKimens, Charley Zabel, W.C. Beall, 
Will Robson, and W.F. Hill. 

The following relatives from a distance attended the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. 
Robert Kennedy, Blue Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Kumm and daughter, Mary, 
Pittsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dailey and daughters, Manhattan; Mr. and Mrs. 
Wayne Dailey, Salina; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shehi, Mrs. Howard Bennett and son, 
Roy, and wife, Mrs. O.H. Blanks and Mrs. Neal Balderson, Wamego; Mr. and Mrs. 
Vernon Pittenger, Fostoria; and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Clary.  Mrs. Myra Madry, 
formerly wife of Sam Cooper of Siloam Springs, Arkansas and son-in-law and 
wife, Mr. and Mrs. Riley England of Commerce, Oklahoma, arrived yesterday 
afternoon too late for the funeral. 

Submitted by:  Jane

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COOPER, Elizabeth Jane

Last of Old Settlers

Mrs. George Cooper One of Earliest of County Pioneers
Passes Away at Age Ninety-four

   Elizabeth Jane Simpson was born July 4, 1840 at Kings Creek, 
Hancock county, West Virginia, and passed away at the home of 
her daughter, Mrs. R. H. West, at Oakley, Kansas, March 10, 1935 
at the age of 94 years, 8 months and 6 days.  She was the daughter 
of Isaac Simpson and Nancy A. Ralston Simpson.  Born of Christian 
parents, she attended and united with the United Presbyterian church 
at the age of fifteen years, and after her marriage, joined the Methodist 
church with her husband.
   She was united in marriage to Geo. Robert Cooper April 17, 1860.  To 
this union nine children were born.  Her husband, two sons, Wm. S. and 
George S., and one daughter, Clara Belle Caldwell preceded her in death.
   In 1857 her father came to Kansas with his family and settled at Pleasant 
Run, where he died in 1860. She lived during the days of the border life, 
the Indians, the opening of Kansas to statehood, the coming of the railroads 
and the growth of a great state.  She was truly a pioneer woman in every 
sense.  Mr. and Mrs. Cooper to organize and build the Pleasant Run 
Methodist Church.  They ??? Pleasant Run, where they lived for forty-eight 
years.  (???. Are missing pieces of the paper)
   They moved to Wamego in 1904 in the month of February, Mr. Cooper 
passing away three months later, on June 8, 1904.  Mrs. Cooper retained 
her residence in Wamego as long as her health permitted, after which she 
spent her time with her children in their homes.  She was a devout member 
of the Methodist church and her Christianity was not confined to attending 
church.  In her every day living she reflected the Christ she loved and 
served.  She retained her keen mental ability to the last, taking an active 
interest in current affairs.  She was progressive and advanced with 
conditions around her.  Hers was, indeed, a life rich and full of things 
worth while.
   Hold her, O Father, in Thine arms That she may henceforth be a 
messenger of love between our aching hears and Thee.
   Her funeral was held from the Methodist church in Wamego on 
Wednesday, March 13, 1935 at 2:30 o’clock by the pastor, Rev. 
Walter E. Fish, interment being in the family lot in the Wamego Cemetery.
   The surviving children were all present at the funeral.  They are: Ed 
Cooper of Topeka; Mrs. T. R. Whittaker, Nebraska City, Nebr.; Harry 
Cooper of Seward, Nebr., Mr. J. T. Heatwole, Denver, Colo,; Mrs. R. H. 
West, of Oakley, Kansas; Mrs. Clarence Higenbotham, Central City, Nebr.; 
also F.W. Caldwell and daughter, Elizabeth of Garden City, Kansas.
   The pall bearers were: John Barr of Manhattan, Ben Duncan, Pleasant 
Run, Frank Odle, O.B. Larson, Harry Knostman, Ed Regnier of Wamego.

Source:  Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter.
Submitted by:  Bev Bird

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COOPER, Samuel
 
Samuel Cooper died at the home of his son, Geo. R. Cooper, Myers Valley, on 
Sunday, March 22, 1896 at 4:20 p.m. after but a week's illness.  It seems to 
have been a general breaking down of the system.  He was 82 years of age 
December 22 last, having been born in Virginia 1814.  [Family info says he 
was born in Germany rather than Virginia]  Shortly before his death he 
requested that he be assisted to a chair, and asked that his grand-daughters 
sing a few old familiar hymns.  When through he said, "that's so nice" which 
were his last words.
 
Those present at his death were -- George R. Cooper and family, J.H. [John 
Henry] Cooper and family, Chas. Cooper and family from Abilene, Mrs. Catherine 
Pittenger, Mrs. Nancy Clary, and Mrs. Emma Bennet, being three of his daughters.  
Peter Noll, and Ed Harvey, nearby neighbors, were also at his bedside.  
 
The funeral services were held at the M. E. church above Myers Valley, Rev. 
Dennis of Westmoreland, officiating.  The attendance was the largest ever seen 
in that community, over one hundred vehicles being in the procession.  His 
remains were interred in the Jenkins cemetery on Wilson creek, near which the 
deceased located almost forty years ago.  The bearers were Peter [missing], 
Robert Simpson, Charles Myers, [name missing], Mr. Sanburn and Mr. [missing].
 
He had been a resident of this county since 1856, with the exception of about 
fourteen years residence with his son, Charles, at Abilene.  
 
He was county assessor several years and sheriff of Pottawatomie County four 
years in the early sixties.
 
He leaves four sons, George, [John] Henry, William and Charles; and three 
daughters, Mrs. Nicholas Pittenger, Mrs. Sneathern Clary and Mrs. Howard 
Bennett to mourn his death.  Over sixty grandchildren, nearly all residents 
of Pottawatomie County, are his descendants.  One son, William, resides in 
California.  
 
An honest man, a devoted parent, a whole-souled, big-hearted pioneer citizen 
of Pottawatomie County, without a known enemy, a man of great charity, whose 
death all mourn alike, for he was as a father to all who knew him, has gone 
to his long rest.  He was loved and honored while among us, and he will be 
mourned a long time for the good deeds he has done.
 
REMARKABLE FUNERAL
 
Followed to the grave by Ninety-Nine Descendants.
 
[Topeka (Kan.) Spe. St. Louis Republic]
 
A remarkable funeral took place in Pottawatomie County on Sunday, when the 
body of Samuel Cooper, aged 82, was followed to a county graveyard by 99 
descendants, besides husbands of his female descendants, and 100 or more 
neighbors.  One son, William, of Los Angeles, Cal., and his wife and their 
descendants, 20 persons in all, were not present.  Including daughters-in-law, 
and grand-daughters-in-law and sons-in-law and grandsons-in-law, the deceased 
is survived by nearly 100 descendants.  He was born in Winchester, Va., and 
was a faithful Methodist.  He died shouting and singing Methodist hymns.  
 
Submitted by:  Jane

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COSGROVE (maiden name: Connaughthon), Margaret

Mrs. Thos. Cosgrove died at her home on Cross Creek on Tuesday, Feb 14th, 
of peurpural fever; age, 39 years. She was born in Roscommon county Ireland. 
The remains were taken to Hoy Cross church Friday, where a solum (sic) high 
Mass was offered up for the repose of her soul. Her remains were then brought 
to St. Mary’s and interred in the Catholic cemetery. The STAR extends its 
heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved relatives. 

St. Mary’s Star
February 23, 1888 page 3


Mr. Patsy Cooper and wife, of Silver Lake, and Mrs. Billings and Miss Kate 
Connaughton, of Topeka, attended the funeral of Mrs. Cosgrove.

St. Mary’s Star
February 23, 1888 page 3

Margaret Connaughton born about 1854 Annugh Beg, County Roscommon, Ireland 
and died 14 February 1888 at Cross Creek, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. 
Margaret married Thomas Cosgrove before 1877.


Source:  Collected by Maureen Cullivan.
Submitted by:  Maureen Cullivan

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CRANDALL, Lois Mariah (Wade)

DIED – Tuesday evening, November 18 1889 – Mrs. L. M. Crandall, aged 60 years 
Deceased lived, when at home, at Wheeling, Iowa, but was here visiting her 
sister, Mrs. O. N. Detwiler. About ten days ago she went out to the 
Westmoreland farm to see some relatives, and the following Friday was suddenly 
stricken with illness, death ensuing as above. The remains were brought to 
Wamego for burial, and were held till Sunday to await the arrival of the only 
daughter, who was telegraph to at Toronto, Can, and who did not arrive till 
Saturday morning.

Buried in lot owned by O. N. Detwiler lot No. 122Z at Wamego City Cemetery; no 
stone.

Source:  Wamego Tribune, Nov. 27, 1877
Submitrted by:  Anna LeBlanc
 
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CROSBY, Frank

Frank Crosby

Ex-Marshal Dies at His Work in Big Mine
Frank Crosby, Once a Peace Officer Here, Left in 1923 for Job as Idaho
Smelterman

	Frank Crosby, a marshal here from 1921-1923 and more recently 
a smelterman at Kellog (Kellogg), Idaho in the largest silver mine in the 
world, died there September 18, the victim of a stroke.
	The body, accompanied by the widow and a son, was brought 
her for burial Tuesday in Mt. Calvary cemetery beside the remains of four 
children.
	The ex-marshal was 64 years old and was born in 1876 in East 
St. Louis, Illinois.  He served as peace officer here from 1921 to 1923.  
Prior to that time he operated a farm near Belvue, beginning in 1910.  The 
family left for Idaho in 1923.
	Frank Crosby was married in 1910 to Mary McWilliams, a sister of 
the Rev. James McWilliams, S.J. now of St. Louis.  The ceremony took place 
in the Immaculate Conception Church, St. Marys.
	He is survived by his widow and four children:  James, Alexander and
Joseph Crosby, and Mrs. Mary frances Davis of Kellog (kellogg):  also a
sister Mrs. John Zeller of St. Marys and 5 other sisters and brothers.

Source:  The St. Marys Star, September 26, 1940
Submitted by:  Tammy Stuart

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CROSBY, William


WILLIAM CROSBY IS DEAD

Old Resident of This City Passed Away Friday January 2nd.

	William Thomas Crosby was born on April 4,1833 at County Dinegall
(Donegal), Ireland and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thresa Eagan,
January 2, 1919 (should be 1920) at the age of 86.  He came to this country
with his parents when eight yers old locating in Boston, Mass.  In 1879 he
left St. Louis and came to this city where he has since made his home.  He
was married in 1859 to Miss Winifred King at St. Louis.  Ten children were
born to this union, eight of which survive.  They are :  Messrs, William,
Hugh and Patrick Crosby of Anyox, B.C.:  Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald of Kansas
City:  Frank Crosby, Mrs. Elizabeth Drury, Mrs. Catherine Zeller and Mrs.
Thresa Eagan of this city.
	Mr. Crosby was very well known in this vicinity having spent his 
life as a farmer for the past thirty years and his death will be a source of 
much sorrow to his many friends.
	Funeral services took place at the Immaculate Conception Church 
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock after which the remains were laid to rest 
in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  On Monday morning at eight fifteen Requiem Mass 
for the repose of his soul was offered by Rev. Fr. McNieve S.J.
	Those from out of town present at the funeral were Mrs. T. Crosby, 
John Flannigan, and Mr. and Mrs. HognFitzgerald all of Kansas City.
	Our deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.

Source: The St. Marys Star, January 8, 1920
Submitted by: Tammy Stuart

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CROSBY, Winifred

Winifred (KING)Crosby

	The relatives and neighbors of Mrs. Winifred Crosby, of Kaw, 
were shocked with surprise and sorrow on last Sunday morning when 
the message was sent out that this good Christian lady and pioneer 
resident of the Kaw Valley had been called by the Angel of Death to 
her eternal reward.  She was 63 years of age and though ailing at 
times for many months, she had been seriously ill only a few days and 
death was the least thought of by her family.  However suddenly the 
end came she passed away happily resigned to her Maker, confident  
that he good Christian life she had endeavered to live would be fully 
rewarded by Him who knows and does not forget those who live
according to His holy teachings.
	Mrs. Crosby leaves a large family of grown up sons and 
aughters to mourn the loss of a devoted, loving mother and dearest 
friend.  The funeral will be held tomorrow (Friday) morning at 9 o'clock 
from the home and services for the departed atthe Immaculate Conception 
church, the remains will be laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery.  The 
family and relatives have the sympathy of all in their hours of sorrow.

Source:  The St. Marys Star, February 1908
Submitted by:  Tammy Stuart

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CULLIVAN, Anna (Mrs. John Burke)

DIES AT LOS ANGELES

Death Claims Mrs. John Burke While On Wedding Tour. Died of Pneumonia
   The sad news of the death of Mrs. John Burke, formerly Miss Anna Cullivan, 
on Wednesday, October 22, reached relatives of this city last Thursday. 
Mr. and Mrs. John Burke were married October 8th and left for Los Angeles, 
Calif., for a short visit before going to their home in Blythe, Calif., and 
while there contracted pneumonia, which caused her death. 
   The deceased, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cullivan, was born August 31, 
1880 in Belvue, Kansas and made her home in that city all her life. She 
received her education at the rural school of Lost Creek after which she gave 
up many years of her time to teaching and is widely known as one of 
Pottawatomie County’s best teachers. Her kind and lovable disposition has won 
for her numerous devoted friends to whom her death is the source of deep sorrow 
and grief. 
   The body was brought home to Belvue. Funeral services were held at the 
Immaculate Conception Church Tuesday morning at nine o’clock. The remains 
were then laid to rest in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
   Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her death two brothers: Corneilus 
and Patrick of Lost Creek, and three sisters, Miss Bessie Cullivan of Donnelly, 
Idaho, Miss Eugenia Cullivan attending school at Nazareth Academy, Concordia, Kansas, and Miss Agnes Cullivan of Lost Creek. 
   To the relatives and friends we join in extending our deepest sympathy in 
their hour of grief.

Anna Marie Cullivan
Born 31 August 1880 in Belvue, Kansas
Died 22 October 1919 in Los Angeles, California

Source:  Unknown  
Submitted by:  Maureen Cullivan

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DAILEY, Abner Prentice

Abner Prentice Dailey
 
Abner Prentice Dailey was born November 12, 1865 in Hamburg, Iowa, and passed
away after a lingering illness [March 1, 1933], at the age of 67 years, 8
months, and 17 days.

He was married to Melvina Cooper, December 21, 1892.  To this union was born
four children, Floretta died in May, 1917, at the age of 24 years.  He leaves 
to mourn his departure, his wife and Guy Buford of Manhattan, Wayne Everett,
Salina, and Robert Henry of Westmoreland;  his sisters, Arvilla Sebring, 
Morrowville and Nannie Masters, Manhattan, Kansas.

He was active in I.O.O.F. lodge and Workman lodge up to the time of his 
sickness.  He had been in business in Westmoreland since 1901. 

Funeral services were held at the Westmoreland M.E. church at 2 p.m. Friday and 
were conducted by Rev. W.N. Smitheram.  The very large number present was a 
fitting tribute to the high esteem in which Mr. Dailey was held by those that 
knew him.  Burial was in the Westmoreland Cemetery.  
 
Source:  Westmoreland Recorder - March 9, 1933
Submitted by:  Jane

DAILEY, Floretta

Floretta Dailey
 
Miss Floretta Dailey passed away at her home in this city last Friday morning
about 3 o'clock, after a lingering illness of over three months.
 
Floretta Dailey was born on a farm four miles southeast of Westmoreland,
Pottawatomie County, Kansas, on September 25, 1893.  She graduated from the
Westmoreland High School in 1913, afterwards teaching in the public schools
here and also in Blue Rapids.  She was taken sick at Blue Rapids on February
17, 1917, was taken to the Swedish Hospital in Kansas City some weeks later,
and then brought home after submitting to an operation and treatment there, and
passed away May 25, 1917, being 23 years and 8 months of age.  She is survived
by her father [Abner Prentice Dailey], mother [Melvina (Cooper) Dailey] and
three brothers, Guy, Wayne and Robert, and numerous other relatives.  She was
united with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Westmoreland in early childhood
and ever remained a faithful member.

Funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock, conducted by Rev. W.R. Ward of Centrailia, assisted by Rev. E.O.
Raymond and Rev. Ira Griffin.  Interment was made in the City cemetery.  A
beautiful solo was rendered at the services by Miss Winifred Challis,
and several selections by a choir composed of Mrs. Walter Robson, Mrs. Fred I.
Hall, Miss Challis, Mrs. W.J. Keyser, J.M. St. John, Dr. G.R. Loofbourrow, J.L.
Hoover and J.C. Walker with Miss Winifred Hoover as accompanist.  The
pallbearers were W.E. Grutzmacher, F.E. Stelzner, Wesley Challis, Max Carley,
Quinn Mark and Glenn Powell.  The floral offerings sent to the family were many
and beautiful.

The passing of this young life is indeed a sad event.  Flo was a patient
sufferer during her long illness and stood up bravely until the last.

Source:  Westmoreland Recorder - May 31, 1917
Submitted by:  Jane

DAILEY, Guy Buford

Guy B. (Pete) Dailey, 88, died Wednesday morning at Meadowlark Hills Care 
Center.

He was born June 12, 1895 in Pottawatomie County, Kan. and had been a 
longtime Manhattan resident.  He operated a service station at the 
intersection of 4th and Humboldt until 1947, then served as a substitute 
rural mail carrier until his retirement.  He was well known in the area for 
the refurbishing of antiques and furniture.

He served in the 2nd Division Corps of Engineers during World War I and was 
decorated with the Silver Star.  He was a charter member of Pierce-Keller 
Post American Legion, Manhattan, and was a member of 40 and 8 Veterans of 
Foreign Wars Post No. 17, Odd Fellows Lodge No. 17, and First United 
Methodist Church.

On Sept. 6, 1923 in Westmoreland, he married Fleda L. Kersey, she survives 
at Meadowlark Hills.  Other survivors include two daughters, Ruth Alice 
Becker, Freeport Ill., and Betty Jean Brotherson, Kansas City, Kan., two 
brothers, Wayne Dailey, Salina and Robert Dailey, Westmoreland, seven 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Cowan Edwards Yorgensen Funeral 
Home with The Rev. Charles B. Bennett officiating .  Interment will be in 
Wamego Cemetery with full Military honors.

A memorial fund has been established for the First United Methodist Church, 
contributions may be left in care of the funeral home.

Friends may call at any time.

Source:  "The Manhattan Mercury" -  June 15, 1983
Submitted by: Richard

DAILEY, Guy B. 
 
Guy Buford "Pete" Dailey, 88, Manhattan, died Wednesday, June 15, 1983 at a 
Manhattan nursing home.  He was born June 12, 1895 in Pottawatomie county, 
the son of A.P. [Abner Prentice] and Melvina Cooper Dailey. He spent his life 
in the Manhattan area.  Mr. Dailey was a retired service station operator. 
He was a member of the First United Methodist church, Independent Order of 
Odd Fellows, Pearce-Keller Post No. 17 of the American Legion and La Societe 
des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaus Vaiture, all in Manhattan. 

He was married to Fleda Kersey September 6, 1923, at Westmoreland. She survives. 
Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Alice Becker, Stockton, Ill., 
and Mrs. Betty Jean Brotherson, Kansas City, Kansas; two brothers, Wayne Dailey, 
Salina, and Robert Dailey, Westmoreland; seven grandchildren and eight great-
grandchildren. 

Services were held Friday, June 17, 1983 at Cowan-Edwards-Yorgensen Funeral 
Home in Manhattan. Burial was in the Wamego City Cemetery. Memorial contribu-
tions may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Manhattan. 

Source: Unknown newspaper clipping 
Submitted by:  Jane

DAILEY, John 
 
Sudden Death of John Dailey
 
On Monday morning about 6:00 o'clock John Dailey, without a moment's warning,
died of heart failure, which disease he had been afflicted with, for some
years.  He had been apparently in as good health as usual for some months and
the evening before his death attended church.  He was unable to sleep Sunday
night and he and his wife had lain awake and talked nearly all night.  They
were chatting just a few minutes before he died.  Mr. Dailey had a spell
of coughing and soon Mrs. Dailey heard him gasp for breath.  She spoke to him
and received no reply.  He died instantly.  She called some near neighbors and
the news spread rapidly over town.

The funeral services were held at the residence of the deceased Tuesday at 1:00
p.m.  The sermon was preached by Elder W.H. Schumate, a former pastor of the
deceased but now a resident of Eskridge, Wabaunsee County.  A large number,
especially from Mr. Dailey's old neighborhood in Union Township, attended the
funeral.  The remains were buried in the Westmoreland cemetery.

John Dailey was born in Vermilion County, Illinois, June 24, 1835.  He moved to
Toledo, Illinois, where he married Margaret Ricker and the same year he and his
wife moved to Kansas.  In 1859 they moved to Iowa and in 1861 they moved back
to Pottawatomie County, Kansas, where they have since resided.  Mr. Dailey
owned a farm southeast of Westmoreland but about two years ago he sold his farm
and moved to town.  He  has always lived a devoted christian life and was a
member of the Church of Christ.

There were born to Mr. and Mrs. Dailey the following children:  Charlotte D.,
Frances A., now Mrs. Sebring, George W., Abner P., John H., and Charles E.
They have one adopted daughter, Nancy E., now Mrs. Rightmire.  Mrs. Sebring,
A.P., and Mrs. Rightmire are the only living children.

Mrs. Dailey is nearly heartbroken on account of the loss of her husband and
constant companion.  She and other members of the family have the sympathy of
all.
 
Source:  Westmoreland Recorder - January 15, 1903
Submitted by:  Jane

DAILEY, Margaret

Mrs. Margaret Dailey
 
Mrs. Margaret Dailey died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Arvilla Sebring, in
Rossville, Friday, March 5 [1909].  The cause of death was paralysis, though
she had not been in good health for some time.

The body was brought to Westmoreland for burial and funeral services.  The
funeral was held at the home of the deceased in Westmoreland at 10:00 a.m. last
Sunday.  The service was conducted by Eldger G.W. Forrester and interment was
in the Westmoreland cemetery.

Mrs. Margaret Ricker Dailey was born near Nashville, Tennessee, February 26,
1835.  She was married on February 26, 1859, to Mr. John Dailey in Toledo,
Illinios.  To Mr. and Mrs. Dailey were born six children, only two are living,
A.P. Dailey of Westmoreland and Mrs. Arvilla Sebring of Rossville.

Mr. and Mrs. Dailey moved to Kansas soon after their marriage, settling near
America City.  They moved to Iowa about 1862 and back to Kansas in 1875.  Mrs.
Dailey was a member of the Church of Christ of Westmoreland.  She lived
a constant christian life.  She leaves many friends here.
 
Source:  Westmoreland Recorder - March 11, 1909
Submitted by:  Jane

DAILEY, Melvina (Cooper)

Melvina (Cooper) Dailey
 
Melvina Dailey was born at Pleasant Run near Westmoreland, Kansas, September 1, 
1871, and passed away at the Dechairo hospital in Westmoreland August 20, 1943, 
after a lingering illness.
 
Many will remember her parents, J.H. and Delilah Cooper.  She was united in 
marriage to Abner Prentice Dailey on December 21, 1892.  To this union were 
born one daughter and three sons.  The daughter, Floretta, preceded her mother 
in death May 25, 1917, and the husband March 1, 1933.
 
Mrs. Dailey is survived by three sons, Guy B. Dailey, Manhattan, Kansas, Wayne 
E. Dailey, Salina, Kansas, and Robert H. Dailey, Westmoreland;  a brother, Fred 
Cooper, of ElMonte, California, four sisters, Lorena Komin, Pittsburg, Kansas; 
Bertha Kennedy, Union Town, Pennsylvania; Maude Moore, Westmoreland, Kansas; 
and Cleo Hudson, of Coffeyville, Kansas.
 
Melvina Dailey loved her home and her family, taking a special interest in her 
six grandchildren.  She was a member of the First Methodist Church and while 
able, took an active part in church work.  She especially enjoyed her 
membership in the women's groups.  For years she was a member of the Rebecca 
lodge until that organization was finally disbanded.  She was a member of the 
Royal Neighbor lodge at the time of her death and until recently took an active 
part in that organization.  
 
Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church in Westmoreland, 
Kansas, Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. A.L. Wright officiating. 
 
The pallbearers were Robert Knox, Rex Ford, Bert Hart, Erwin Hildenbrand, Lloyd 
Hope and Art Huber.
 
Source:  Westmoreland Recorder - August 26, 1943
Submitted by:  Jane

DETWILER, Della

(Detwiler) 
Thursday 4 October 1877, (KR): Died. At Wamego, September 30, 1877, after a
long and painful illness, Della, youngest daughter of J. Q. Detwiler. The 
funeral services were at the Presbyterian Church  on Sunday afternon, and were 
attended by a large congregatin of sypathizing friends. Mr. Detwiler did not 
reach home from Illinois until Monday evening, too late to see his daughter 
alive, or attend her remains to the grave. 

(Detwiler) 

Friday Morning 5 October 1877 (WT): In Memorium. Died at the residence of her 
parents in Wamego Kansas, September 29,  1877, of typhoid fever, Della M. 
Detwiler, aged 13 years and four months. When death brought the summons of God 
to this bright spirit the parting was the severest blow to all who knew her. A 
child in years, our Della was a woman in understanding and moved among her 
youthful companions as one revered and loved. Born to soothe distress and 
lighten care, a companion ever to her elders, lively as soft, and innocent as 
fair, blest with a sweet simplicity of thought, of winning speech, endearing, 
artless,kind, she seemed fitted for a long and useful life here, but - 

Buried in Wamego City Cemetery, Section B, #122 Listed as Delia May Detwiler

Submitted by:  Anna LeBlanc

DIXON, Ava Rebecca

Ava Rebecca Corke died March 3, 1981, at Albany, Ore.  She was 83 years old.

Mrs. Corke was born February 23, 1888 at Laclede, the daughter of Jacob and 
Hannah Dixon.  She grew up and was educated in Kansas where she taught for 
six years prior to her marriage to Henry Tell Corke on May 2, 1912 in 
Salina.

The couple lived on a farm and operated a hatchery for many years before 
moving to Albany in 1937.

She helped operate greenhouses in Albany for more than 21 years.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charles (June) Northey, Salem, and Mrs. 
Foy (Lera) McKinney, Albany; one brother, Leo Dixon, Blue Rapids; and one 
sister, Mrs. Grace Weiler, Hood River, Ore.; five grandchildren and six 
great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Prudence, and 
her husband.

Services were at 2 p.m. March 5 at the First Baptist Church in Albany, with 
burial in Willamette Memorial Park.

Source: The Wamego Times - March 19, 1981
Submitted by: Richard

DIXON George Washington

George W. Dixon, 81, Wamego, died Saturday at a Wamego nursing home.

He was born Sept. 1, 1897 in the Laclede community northwest of Wamego and 
lived in that community and Wamego all his life.

Mr. Dixon had worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and later for Daylor 
Motors, Inc., as a maintenance man, and for Stewart Funeral Home, both at 
Wamego.

He attended Jehovah's Witnesses meetings at Manhattan and was married to 
Irene Brooks in 1928 at Junction City.  She died Feb. 26, 1971.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Couchman, Fall River; a son, Howard 
Dixon, Wamego; two sisters, Mrs. Ava Corke, Albany, Ore., and Mrs. Grace 
Weiler, Hood River, Ore.; a brother, Leo Dixon, Blue Rapids; six 
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter.

Graveside services were Monday at Wamego Cemetery.  Stewart Funeral Home was 
in charge of arrangements.

Source: The Wamego Times - June 14, 1979
Submitted by: Richard

DIXON, Hannah

Mrs. Hannah Dixon

Hannah Drake was born in Venton county, Ohio, October 17, 1857.  She grew to 
young womanhood in the state of Ohio and at 20 years of age was united in 
marriage to Jacob Dixon, February 25, 1877.  The Dixons came west to Kansas 
and located on a farm near where Laclede, Kansas, now is, on March 9, 1878.  
There they made their home until they moved to Wamego 20 years ago in 1912.  
The husband preceded his wife in death on April 26, 1916.  Their home was 
blest with six boys and six girls.  Three children, Susie, Ethel and Tobia 
L., have been claimed by death.  The children who remain to mourn her 
passing, are: Mrs. Nannie Douglas, Emporia, Kansas; Mrs. Stella Welter, 
Westmoreland, Kansas; Ulysses Dixon, Zeandale, Kansas; Louis Dixon, Belvue, 
Kansas; Joe Dixon, Westmoreland, Kansas; Mrs. Alva Corke, Quinter, Kansas; 
Mrs. Grace Weiler, Wamego, Kansas; Leo and George, both of Wamego, Kansas.  
She is survived also by a sister, Mrs O.B. Foote of Topeka, Kansas, and a 
half brother, Joseph Drake, of Columbus Ohio.  There are seventeen 
grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Last Monday she suffered a stroke of paralysis and the sunset of life came 
last Thursday morning, June 23.  She had attained the age of 74 years, 9 
months and 6 days.

During her advancing years after a busy life, she opened her home to two of 
her grandchildren, Howard and Ruth who made their home with her for some 
time.

Early in life she became a member of the United Brethern church, and on 
February 24, 1918, she became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church in 
Wamego, during the pastorate of Rev. J. W. Clardy.  She will be greatly 
missed not only by the family and relatives, but by many neighbors and 
friends.

Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. D. L. Patton, pastor of the 
Methodist church, assisted by Rev. A. E. Retzer, pastor of the Baptist 
church, at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon.  Burial was made in the Wamego city 
cemetery.

In the death of Mrs. Dixon the community loses another of the pioneer 
mothers of the community, who was one of those who with the early settlers 
of that day underwent the hardships incident to the making of a home and 
giving to the community a splendid family of sons and daughters.  For her 
many high qualities of womanhood and her doevotion to family and friends her 
memory will long be cherished.

Source:  The Wamego Times - June 30, 1932
Submitted by: Richard

DIXON, Irene

Mrs. Irene Dixon, 76, Wamego, died Friday at Stormont-Vail Hospital 
in Topeka.

She was born February 12, 1896 in Belvue.  A son, Lillard, preceded 
her in death.  She is survived by her widower, George of the home; 
daughter Mrs. Jean Tyler, Manhattan; step son Howard; step daughter 
Ruth; grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Grave side services at Wamego Cemetery were Monday.  Stewart Funeral 
Home, Wamego, was in charge of the services.

Source:  Wamego Times - March 4, 1971

Submitters note:  This is the former Mrs. Thompson, nee Irene M. 
BROOKS, the second wife of George Washington DIXON  Her grave marker 
shows that she was born in 1894.

Submitted by: Richard

DIXON, Jacob 
 
An Old Soldier Passes Away
 
Jacob Dixon died at his home in Wamego, April 26, 1916, at the age of 71 years, 
5 months and 18 days.  He was born in Vinton County, Ohio, November 18, 1844, 
and was married to Miss Hannah Drake, February 25, 1877. To this union twelve 
children were born all of whom survive him except an infant son and a daughter, 
Ethel, who died in 1909. The living children are Minnie, Stella, Ulysses, Louis, 
Mrs. Grace Weller, Mrs. Ava Corke, Joe, Leo, George and Susie.  Besides his wife 
he leaves one brother, Wm. Dixon, of Ray, Ohio. 

He served as a private in the civil war, enlisting in Company G. 73rd regiment 
of Ohio infantry, enlisting December 11, 1861, and was discharged December 31, 
1864. He was active service in the war having been wounded three times, receiv-
ing one of his wounds in the battle of Gettysburg. 
 
The family moved to Kansas in 1878 and has resided on a farm on Indian creek 
until about four years ago when on account of age and declining health they 
moved to Wamego. Mr. Dixon was a strong, moral man of upright and honest 
character. He bore his long and terrible suffering with remarkable patience 
and before passing away made his peace with God and prepared for eternal rest. 

The funeral services were held at the home in Wamego, conducted by Rev. J.W. 
Tanner, assisted by Rev. Clardy of the M.E. Church, of Wamego.  The G.A.R. had 
charge of services at the grave. Interment was made in the Laclede cemetery. 

Source: The Wamego Reporter, May 4, 1916 
Submitted by:  Jane

DIXON, Leo J.

Died June 21, 1982

WAMEGO - Leo J. Dixon, 87 of Rt. 2, Manhattan, died Monday at his home.  He 
was born April 24, 1895 at Laclede and lived in the Wamego and Blue Rapids 
areas for many years before moving to Manhattan three years ago.  He had 
been a farmer.

He was married to Sophie Evans June 7, 1922, at Abilene, and she preceded 
him death Nov. 29, 1975.

Survivors include a son, Melvin Dixon, Rt. 2; a sister, Mrs. Grace Weller, 
Hood River, Ore.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, 
with the Rev. Charles Fisch officiating.  Burial will be in the Wamego City 
Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Leo Dixon Memorial 
Fund, which will be designated later by relatives, and sent in care of the 
funeral home.

Source:  The Wamego Times, June 24, 1982
Submitted by: Richard

DIXON, Minnie Ethel 

Minnie Ethel Dixon, fifth daughter of Jacob and Hannah Dixon was born Feb. 
17, 1893, and died at the family home west of Laclede, Jan. 5, 1909.  She is 
survived by father, mother, five brothers, Ulysses, Louis, Joe, Leo and 
Geo., and five sisters, Nannie, Estella, Grace, Ava and Susy.  One brother 
being dead.

Ethel was sick but a few days, but bore her terrible suffering with a marked 
degree of patience.  J. W. Tanner conducted the services at the church 
Thursday, Jan. 7, after which she was laid to rest in the Laclede cemetery.

Another hand is beckoning us,
   Another call is given;
And glows once more with angel steps
   The path which reaches heaven.

No paling of the check of bloom,
   Forewarned us of decay;
No shadow from the silent land,
   Fell round our sister's way.

Fold her, O Father, in thine arms,
   And let her henceforth be
A messenger of love between
   Our human hearts and Thee.

Source: "The Wamego Times", January 14, 1909
Submitted by: Richard

DIXON, Nancy Belle

DIXON, NANCY BELLE

Mrs. Nannie Belle Douglass, 88, Wamego, died Saturday in Westmoreland 
hospital.

She was born Nov. 26, 1877 in Vinton County, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and 
Hannah Dixon.

She moved to Kansas at an early age and had lived at Wamego since 1942.  
Earlier she lived at Emporia.  She was a member of the Congregational Church 
at Emporia.

She was married to Charles H. Douglass June 27, 1922.  He died Jan. 18, 
1937.

Survivors include three brothers S. L. Dixon, Soldier, Leo Dixon, Blue 
Rapids, and George Dixon, Wamego; and two sisters, Mrs. John Weiler, Hood 
River, Ore., and Mrs H. T. Corke, Albany, Ore.

Services were Wednesday at Stewart Funeral Home.  Graveside services were 
Wednesday at Maplewood Cemetery at Emporia.

Source: "The Wamego Times", January 6, 1966
Submitted by: Richard

DIXON, Shedrick L.

Soldier - Shedrick L. Dixon, 84, rural Soldier, died Wednesday in his home.  
He had an apparent heart attack.

Mr. Dixon was born July 24, 1883, near Wamego.  He had lived on farm near 
Soldier 26 years.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Henry Carley, Emmett, Idaho; a son, 
Alfred L. Dixon, Seattle, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Weiler, Hood River, 
Ore., and Mrs. Ava Corke, Albany, Ore,; two brothers, Leo Dixon, Blue 
Rapids, and George Dixon, Wamego; three grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren.

Services will be announced by Tessendorf Mortuary, Onaga.  Burial will be in 
Wamego Cemetery.

Source: Topeka Capital-Journal, April 5, 1968

Submitted by: Richard

DIXON, Stella May

Stella May Dixon, daughter of Jacob and Hannah Dixon, was born September 24, 
1879, near Laclede, Kansas, and passed away at the hospital in Axtell, 
Kansas, June 11, 1958 at 4:15 p.m.

She was married to William Welter September 23, 1931.  He passed away April 
1, 1946.  Later she married James Thompson, who passed away January 18, 
1958.

She was an active member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church of 
Corning and gave freely of her time and support to the church.

She leaves three brothers, Louis Dixon of Soldier, Kansas, Leo Dixon of 
Cleburne, Kansas, George Dixon of Wamego, Kansas; three sisters, Nannie 
Douglas of Wamego, Kansas, Grace Weiler of Hood River, Oregon, and Ava 
Corke of Albany, Oregon.  Also a number of neices, nephews, cousins and a 
host of friends to mourn her passing.

Funeral services were held at the Stewart Funeral Chapel, Sunday afternoon 
conducted by the Rev. Thomas Ingle.

Source:  "The Wamego Times", June 19, 1958
Submitted by: Richard

DIXON, Susie Albertha

Susie Albertha Dixon was born in Center township, Pottawatomie county, 
Kansas, July 15, 1900 and died in Wamego, Kansas, June 6, 1923, aged 22 
years, 10 months and 21 days.

On August 31, 1921, she was united in marriage to Ronald S. Fowkes.  During 
the brief time of their wedded life they made their home on a farm just west 
of Wamego.  They were very happy together, and shared with each other the 
ideals of life and the journey together which they hoped might reach down 
through a long period of years.  But is was not to be so.  The young life so 
rich and beautiful in all its hopes and plans has been cut off, and we are 
left in the stillness and lonesomeness of it all to dream of that fair land 
where homes are never broken, and where loved ones meet to part no more.

She was a member of the First Baptist church of Wamego, and lived a 
consecrated Christian life.  During the years of 1920-22 she taught the 
Fourth grade in the Wamego school.  As a teacher she was very successful, 
and many of the patrons of the school were sorry to lose her influence with 
the children as they passed through the grade which she taught.  She was a 
quiet, lovable young woman, and the friends she made were true and lasting.  
Those who had the privilege to share her friendship were always lifted up by 
her influence.  She made the world better wherever she moved in it.  She was 
constructive and helpful in all things she attempted to do.  All who knew 
her held her in the highest esteem because of these splendid qualities of 
usefulness and influence.  With her, it was not a question of how long she 
might live, but how well she might do her duty every day.  Her life has been 
a benediction and a blessing to all who knew her and to the community in 
which she lived.

Besides her husband, she leaves her mother, five brothers, four sisters, 
other relatives, and a host of friends to mourn her untimely departure.

Funeral services were held in the M.E. church Friday afternoon at 2:30 
o'clock, conducted by the Rev. I. B. Pruitt, pastor of the church.  Burial 
was in the family lot in the cemetery at Wamego.  The music was furnished by 
the choir of the Baptist church and was beautiful and comforting to the 
bereaved.

Source: "The Westmoreland Recorder" - June 14, 1923
Submitted by: Richard

DIXON. U. S.

U. S. Dixon is Dead

Ulysses Sherman Dixon, 70, died April 26 in Manhattan.  He was a farmer and 
lived near Zeandale.  Survivors include the widow.  Mr. Dixon was born March 
23, 1881, in Pottawatomie county the son of Jacob and Hannah Dixon.  Funeral 
services were Sunday at Stewart's Funeral home with the Rev. Gordon 
Coldsmith, Methodist pastor, in charge.  Interment was in Wamego cemetery.

Source:  Wamego Times May 3, 1951
Submitted by: Richard

DOMENY, Alzira May

Alzira May Domeny (Mrs. W. L. Hauldren), was born near Gillespieville, Ohio 
on May 2, 1882, and died at her home in St. George, Kansas on Monday, 
February 7, 1921, aged 38 years, 9 months and 5 days.

On January 25, 1909 she was united in marriage to W. L. Hauldren.  To this 
union three children were born, all of whom survive her.  The are: Elanor 
aged nine, Minnie Bell aged seven, and William Lester aged five.

The deceased came to Kansas with her parents when she was just a young girl, 
and has lived continuously in this community all her life. She was known and 
loved for her kind sympathetic disposition.  She tried to carry her own 
burdens, and always listened with sympathy to the complaints of others.  
However, she was not exempt from the trials and burdens of life, and 
remarked a few days before her death, that one is not always as well as they 
look.

Her untimely departure was a shock to her many friends, and the loss in the 
home is irreparable.  She was not a member of any church, but had expressed 
her wish that she might be, and all who knew her will testify that she lived 
a good Christian life, and was rearing her children in the Christian faith.

Besides her husband and children, she leaves her father, Mr. George Domeny, 
four sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Kersey, of Westmoreland, Kansas, Mrs. Mary 
Heckart, of Carbondale, Kansas, Mrs. Rosa D. Brock, of Wamego, Kansas and a 
brother, Oscar, of Wamego, Kansas.  Her mother passed away on November 6, 
1898.  There are many other relatives and a host of friends who join with 
her loved ones in mourning her very sudden death.

Funeral services were conducted in the Methodist Episcopal church in Wamego, 
Kansas, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, February 10, 1921, by the Rev. L. 
B. Pruitt, pastor of the church and burial was made in the family lot in the 
cemetery at Wamego, Kansas.

Source: "The Wamego Times", February 11, 1921
Submitted by: Richard

DOMENY, Cora Ellen 
 
A little daughter of George Domeny was buried in the Laclede cemetery on 
Sunday the 14th, another victim of the sore throat.
 
Source: Louisville Indicator, October 18, 1888 
Submitted by:  Jane

DOMENY, Emza Ann Dixon 
 
On Sunday, Nov. 6, 1898, death again entered our community and called away 
another one of our loved ones. Mrs. Emza Domeny, after a lingering illness 
of a year, of heart trouble, that baffled the skill of the best physicians 
of the county and Kansas City, and when informed that there was no hope, 
resigned patiently and trustingly committed all to Him that doeth all things 
well, and with her companion and children surrounding her bed, led in 
repeating the Lord's Prayer and song, "Take Me As I Am." 

In the death of Sister Domeny, there is left an aching void. None knew her 
but to love her. She was buried in the Laclede cemetery on Monday, Nov. 7, 
attended by a large number of friends and relatives. The funeral sermon was 
preached at the home by Rev. W.D. Hamilton of the Louisville M.E. church. She 
leaves, besides her husband, six children to mourn her death. 

Source: Wamego Times, November 11, 1898
Submitted by:  Jane

DOMENY, George Washington Brown 
 
A SUDDEN DEATH
 
George Domeny Stricken with Heart Failure Dies Tuesday Morning
 
This community was shocked to learn of the sudden death of George Domeny, 79, 
at his home Tuesday morning.  Mr. Domeny had gone to his garden and dug 
potatoes for dinner and then went out and was cutting the grass on the lawn, 
when, without warning, he was stricken with heart failure and died almost 
instantly. He had not been well for a few days but his condition was at no 
time considered serious. He probably became overheated and that with high 
blood pressure brought on the fatal attack.
 
Well known and most highly respected, Mr. Domeny was one of the good citizens 
of Wamego for many years. Mr. Domeny was seventy-nine years old last April. 
The family came from Ohio in 1878 and first located at Onaga. Later he farmed 
near Laclede and Broderick and moved to Wamego in 1907 where he since resided. 
He is survived by his wife and four daughters, Mrs. Bert Kersey of California, 
Mrs. E.T. Heckart of Carbondale, Kans., Mrs. Fletcher Brock and Mrs. A.E. Owens 
of Wamego; also two brothers in distant states. 

The funeral will probably be held on Friday at the Methodist Church, although 
definite arrangements have not been made. The daughter from California is 
expected to be here for the funeral. 

Source: Wamego Times, July 14, 1932 

George W.B. Domeny
 
George Washington Brown Domeny was born April 27, 1853 at Ratliffburg in Vinton 
County, Ohio. November 1, 1874 he was united in marriage to Emza Ann Dixon. 
When he was 25 years of age he brought his family to Kansas, March 9, 1878. 
After living for six months in Kansas he returned to Ohio for several years and 
then came to Kansas to make it his home in 1886. This union was blest with eight
children, four preceded him in death. The four living are Mrs. Bert [Rebecca 
Jane] Kersey of Coronado Calif.; Mrs. E.T. [Mary Annis] Heckart of Carbondale, 
Kans.; Mrs. Fletcher [Rose Dell] Brock and Mrs. Alva [Sarah Ethel] Owens, both 
of Wamego. His wife, Emza Ann died November 6, 1898. 

On October 14, 1900 he was united in marriage to Elma Ratclff at Cillespieville, 
Ohio and who survives him. To this union one son was born [Lloyd?], who 
preceded the father in death on Dec. 19, 1927. In 1905 the family moved to 
Wamego, where they have lived for the past 27 years.  He is also survived by 
two brothers; John W. of Ray, Ohio; and Henry E. of Marland, Oklahoma. There 
are 26 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The deceased united with the 
Methodist Episcopal church in Wamego on profession of faith in Christ on 
February 7, 1909, during the ministry of Rev. Marvel. 

This sudden death which was a shock to everyone was caused by heart failure. 
He attained the age of 79 years, 3 months and 8 days.  He was widely known and 
a highly respected citizen. He was a regular attendant at church. He will be 
missed and mourned by the family, relatives and a wide circle of friends and 
neighbors. The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church at 
2:30 p.m., Friday, July 15, 1932 by his pastor, Rev. Dwight L. Patton, assisted 
by Rev. Retzer, pastor of the Baptist church. Burial was made in the Wamego 
cemetery. 

Friends and relatives from a distance present at the funeral were H.E. Domeny, 
Marland, Okla., Mrs. Bert Kersey, Coronado, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Alda Denon and 
son, Clyde of Topeka; Mrs. E.T. Heckart, Carbondale, Mrs. David Dunkle, 
Carbondale, Mr. and Mrs. Delmas Heckart, Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Domeny, 
Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Masters, Manhattan, Mrs. Cecil Leeds, Manhattan, 
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dailey, Manhattan, and Mr. and Mrs. Otis Domeny, Mr. and Mrs. 
Glenn Fritzler and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Grutzmacher of Westmoreland. 

Source: Wamego Times, July 21, 1932
Submitted by:  Jane

DOMENY, John H. 

John H. Domeny was born in Vinton County, Ohio, on August 19, 1875, and died 
at his late home in Pottawatomie county, Kansas, on September 25, 1918, aged 
43 years, 1 month and 6 days. 

He came to Kansas with his parents in 1886 locating on a farm at Laclede, 
where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Hauldren, 
November 6, 1901.  He lived on the farm where he died, for the last ten years, 
proving himself a successful business man and a liberal and cheerful supporter 
of all that pertained to the best interests of the community. With a genial 
disposition, a liberal and generous heart, he won the love and esteem of many 
friends who regret his untimely and sudden death.  He has been a member of the 
Modern Woodmen of Louisville for the last twenty years and a Past Grand member 
of the Rose Lodge, No. 122, Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Louisville, 
Kansas, initiated August 5, 1905. With a due regard for the sacredness of the 
vows of this Order, he was faithful and ardent in the advocacy of its 
principles, exemplifying the triple elements friendship, love and truth in 
all his dealings with his fellow man. 

His mother having died November 6, 1898, he leaves to mourn his departure his 
grief-stricken wife and two sons; five sisters; his father, G.W. Domeny of 
Wamego; a step-mother and a half-brother, Oscar Domeny of Wamego. The sisters 
are, Mrs. Bert Kersey of Louisville, Mrs. E.T. Heckart of Carbondale, Mrs. 
Fletcher Brock of Wamego, Mrs. W.L. Hauldren of St. George, and Miss Sarah 
Domeny of Wamego. 

The funeral services took place in the Methodist church in Wamego, conducted 
by Rev. T.W. Henshaw, pastor of the Baptist church at Laclede, and the family's 
pastor, Rev. W.L. Martin of the Congregational church of Westmoreland, the 
Methodist pastor assisting. Louisville Lodge I.O.O.F. conducted the burial 
ceremony at the grave, participated in by representatives of the Wamego and 
Westmoreland lodges. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in Wamego. 
Interment was made in the Wamego cemetery. 

Source:  "The Wamego Times", September 17, 1918
Submitted by:  Jane

DOMENY, Sarah Ethel

Sarah E. Owens, 97, Wamego, died Friday, November 2, 1984, at a Wamego 
nursing home where she lived since 1972.

She was born October 7, 1887, in the Broderick community near Laclede.

Mrs. Owens was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Unity Rebekah 
Lodge, both at Wamego.

She married Alva E. Owens November19, 1919, at Westmoreland.  He died July 
17, 1936.  A son, George E. Owens, died January 31, 1961.

Mrs. Owens is survived by one daughter, Cara Helen Peters, Monticello, Iowa; 
two sons, William B. Owens, Wamego, and Charles Owens, Cocoa, Fla.; eight 
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were at 10:30 Monday at the Stewart Funeral Home.  Burial 
was in Wamego City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of 
Wamego.

Source: The Wamego Times, November 8, 1984
Submitted by: Richard

DOMENY, Thora Ollie
 
On the morning of July 7, 1890, of whooping cough, Thora, 
infant daughter of G. W. and M. E. Domeny, aged 11 months and 27 days.
For many hours the angel of death hovered over the little sufferer,
while the grief stricken parents watched with breathless anxiety at
the bedside and prayed for relief. At last the messenger arrived and
claimed its own, and in a moment mortality was swallowed up in life
immortal. A bud has been plucked from the family tree to bloom in
eternity. And while this sad blow falls with heavy weight upon the
hearts of the doting parents, they mourn no as those who have no hope,
for "of such is the kingdom of heaven made." 

Source: Onaga Herald, July 10, 1890 
Submitted by: Jane

DOUGLASS, Belle

Belle Douglass Is Dead at 88

Wamego - Mrs. Nannie Belle Douglass, 88, Wamego, died Saturday in a 
Westmoreland hospital.

She was born Nov. 26, 1877 in Vinton County, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and 
Hannah Dixon.  She moved to Kansas at an early age and had lived at Wamego 
since 1942.  Earlier she lived at Emporia.  She was a member of the 
Congregational Church at Emporia.

She was married to Charles H. Douglass June 27, 1922.  He died Jan. 18, 
1937.

Survivors include three brothers, S. L. Dixon, Soldier, Leo Dixon, Blue 
Rapids, and George Dixon, Wamego; and two sisters, Mrs. John Weiler, Hood 
River, Ore., and Mrs. H. T. Corke, Albany, Ore.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Stewart Funeral Home at Wamego.  
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Maplewood Cemetery at 
Emporia.

Source:  Unknown, Saturday, Jan. 1, 1966
Submitted by: Richard

DUNCAN, Charles Benson

Obituary C. B. Duncan

  Charles Benson Duncan, son of .E W. and Kesiah Duncan was born 
January 28, 1871, in Illinois and died very suddenly, October 19, 1938 
at his home at the age of 67 years, 8 months and 22 days.  ( part of 
newspaper clipping is missing, unable to determine given name)
  He came to Kansas with his parents at the age of two months and has 
lived continuously in this locality until his death.  He was married July 12, 
1900, to Margaret Wreath.  Besides his wife he leaves 4 children to 
mourn his departure:  George, Howard, Raymond and Charles.  One son, 
Clyde Joseph, died in infancy.  Also two sisters and two brothers survive 
him:  Mrs. El Desta Harter of Olsburg; Mrs. Alice Siddens, Westmoreland; 
H. P. Duncan of Wamego and James B. Duncan of Howard’s Ridge, 
Missouri.
  From his early years he was at home in the religious life and became a 
member of the church, leading such a consistent life that he was epistle, 
read and known of all, and with his strong and worthy Christian life he 
maintained a sterling citizenship will rounded out in every good community 
enterprise.
  Funeral services were held at Pleasant Run church 2:30 p. m. Friday, 
October 21, burial in the Pleasant Run cemetery.  Service were conducted 
by the Rev. O. U. McProud of Topeka, assisted by Rev. A. L. Wright, the 
local pastor.  The Passing of Charles Benson Duncan  The Little White 
Church, has lost a member,  A member that was brave and true. A corner 
stone, was like to his liking,  In this church, to manhood he grew.  The 
country has lost a statesman  A man that was plain in his view,  Like a 
landmark, he will ever be missed. A host of friends, he drew.  The family, 
has lost its master, In him was a guiding light,  But his soul, will ever be 
shining. And guiding them all aright. All down through the ages,  He 
served his church and country, true.  We deeply mourn his passing . As 
he passes from our view.  If the veil would only be opened,  And we 
could see that celestial view,  We would rejoice with all the departed,  
And with our brother, that has just passed through.  (By a member of the 
Little White Church at Pleasant Run.    Evalyn O’Daniel

Source:  Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter.
Submitted by:  Bev Bird

EGGERS, Mary Caroline Sullivan 

Tornado Torn. -- HAVOC AND DEATH, -- Wild Winds

    Friday, April 1 was the saddest day that ever dawned on Louisville 
township.  Two homes that the day before were happy and prosperous 
were desolate.   The calamity was unlooked for and came in a moment.  
People supposedly secure in their beds were in aninstant hurled to death.
It commenced raining shortly after 10 o'clock on the evening of March 31.  
There were high winds and considerable thunder and lightening.  Those who 
woke when the storm began had supposed that the danger was over as 
cyclones usually came in the van of the storm.  Two hours passed and the 
rain continued to fall in torrents and a hurricane swept the land but 
not of sufficient force to destroy life or property.  March died at midnight 
and April was born.  Almost at that moment across the Kansas river from 
Wabaunsee county a terrible cyclone entered Pottawatomie county.   
It had wrecked houses and injured people before it reached the river.  
Its path was strewn with debris.
   It crossed about a mile below Wamego.  It bounced frequently like a ball.  
Sometimes for amile it passed above the earth.  Then when it struck it 
scooped holes in soil and everything in its track was doomed to destruction.  
Its force was irresistable.
   At Abe Giltner's farm on Rock Creek it did great damage but the house was 
left standing and no lives were lost.   It bounded over Rock Creek and the 
timber adjacent on the north.  When it struck the earth again it did its 
worst work in this county.   Two miles east of Louisville and only a few 
rods north of the Rock Creek woods on one of H. D. Eggers' farms was a 
substantial frame house.  There resided Albert W. Eggers (H. D. Eggers' 
son) and family, consisting of himself, wife and three children.  Joseph 
Johnson a hired hand was in the house.  As nearly as can be known all 
were asleep.  Only one, of age sufficient to testify, lives to tell.
   It's difficult here to give the record.  Data is confused and the pen 
falters. Albert W. Eggers woke in darkness and tempest, bruised, 
stunned, with a broken arm.  His last recollection was sinking to 
peaceful sleep by the side of his loved wife in a secure home.  Where 
was he?  Tempest raged.  Wild wind howled and torrents of rain 
drenched.  Vivid lightening flashed and deafening thunder pealed.  
Recollection with him is confused, but he remembers finding somehow 
one of the children, the oldest, and carrying him to his wife, guided he 
doesn't remember how.  He placed the child so that it would be sheltered 
by its mother and then himself, maimed as he was sheltered the woman 
and child against the pittiless storm.  His brother resided less than a 
quarter of a mile from where he had lived.  The tempest passed finally; 
as soon as he could discern objects he dragged himself to his brother's 
residence and secured assistance.  Wife and oldest child were found.  
The noble and brave woman herself had sheltered her boy and saved 
his life.  She died early in the day.  The other children, Maud and 
Clarence were dead when found.  They were about a quarter of a mile 
from where the house had stood.  Joseph Johnson was found fully three 
eights of amile from the Eggers house.  He was mangled beyond 
recognition.  His skull was crushed, every bone in his legs was broken 
and through his body in several places had passed some kind of missiles. 
   Outbuildings and an orchard were in the vicinity of the house.  Every-
thing was swept away.  The house was torn to fragments.  Articles known 
to have belonged there were found three miles away.  Not a tree is left 
standing.  Daylight saw utter desolation where sunset had left prosperity 
and peace.
   Less than two miles north of the Eggers' homestead lived Charles Taylor, 
wife and child.  Their house was demolished.  Though carried fully a quarter 
of a mile by the storm Mr. Taylor and wife were dropped within a few feet of 
each other...their child was found in the road nearer the house than them-
selves.  It was terribly wounded....The child was alive when found but died 
the next forenoon.  Mr. and Mrs. Taylor though badly wounded will recover.
   The storm bounded across Adams Creek and swept over the hill north of 
that stream, luckily missing residences.  The next house struck was that of 
James Sullivan, the storm had lost none of its force as it tore and rent and 
demolished everything, but happily none of the inmates of the house were 
seriously hurt.  The house, a substantial structure vanished like a breath.  
Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan were carried quite a distance on a featherbed and 
landed without injury and still on the bed.  This was almost a miraculous 
escape.  Barn and house went for Mr. Sullivan, making large damage.
   Albert W. Eggers and son (John) will recover.  Mr. Eggers had an arm 
broken and was bruised and cut in a great many places.  The boy's leg was 
broken, though it was not known for three days after the storm.  Otherwise 
his injury was not serious.  His mother, when dying protected him and beyond 
question saved his life.
   Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor will survive....   
   The sun rose clear the next morning but the wind blew a great gale.  In 
Louisville almost every property suffered more or less.  It was scarcely 
safe until afternoon to walk the street.  Flying missles made pedestrianism 
hazardous.
   It was the first of April when the news of the calamity in the near country 
reached Louisville.  Many were incredulous believing the report an "April 
fool."  They were soon disabused and the awful horror of the calamity made 
the succeeding days the saddest that Louisville has ever known.
  Joseph Johnson was buried Saturday forenoon.  He was the son of William 
Johnson who is hopelessly crippled.  He was mutilated beyond recognition.  
In the beautiful cemetery north of town he was laid away to sleep.
   Mrs. Albert W. Eggers and her two childen were buried side by side in one 
grave.  The funeral took place on the afternoon of April 2--Saturday--from 
the residence of Louis Eggers.  There was never a funeral in Pottawatomie 
county that had a larger attendance.  The procession from the house to the 
cemetery was fully a mile in length.  Rev. Conrad performed the services.  
Very appropriate and impressive were his remarks.  In the vast audience 
few eyes were dry.
   A beautiful floral cross lay on Mrs. Eggers' casket, the tribute of her 
brother, John Sullivan, one of the prominent citizens of Kansas City, Mo.  
He was present at the funeral.  They had been playmates (John and Mary) 
and the sorrow that was his when he took the last look at his beloved sister 
is too sacred for us to attempt to describe.  There are depths of grief that 
baffle description.
  Mary Eggers was a daughter of P. Sullivan.  The writer of this article was 
acquainted with her when she was a happy girl; he was present at her wedding, 
when she crowned one man's life with the greatest blessing that life holds--
a faithful, loving wife; he saw her in her coffin.  Born here, she died here.  
In the beauty and bloom of womanhood and maternity, in an instant, she was 
made acquainted with the mystery that has thwarted and dwarfed ambition 
through all the ages; that is inscrutible.  If purity and nobility of character 
avail after death (and what else should?) she abides where all is well.
   The Taylor infant (Grace) was buried Sunday forenoon.  There was a large 
crowd at its funeral.  A particularly sad feature of the accasion was that 
neither father nor mother was able to attend.  But gentle hands, lovingly 
and tenderly laid it away to rest.  Nevermore will storm disturb its sleep.
  There are a great many incidents in connection with the storm that would 
be worth recording, but we are hurried.  We are not able to give the time 
to this issue of the TIMES that is usually devoted.  We are called to the 
county seat.  We have done the best we could under the circumstances.
   The direction of the storm was slightly east of north.  The Taylor house 
was a quarter of a mile east of the Eggers house and about a mile and three 
quarters north.
   Mrs. Eggers was 26 years of age last December.   John Eggers (who 
survives) is five years of age.   Maud Eggers (dead) was four years old.   
Clarence Eggers (dead) was 10 months old.   Grace Taylor (dead) was 11 
months old.   The physicians in attendance were Drs. Smith, Brill and Millard.  
  The following is a partial report of the storm in Wabaunsee county:  A 
house near Wabaunsee was blown into the Kansas river.  The only arm of 
he occupant was broken.  A tenement house on J. T. Gann's farm, just 
below Wamego, occupied by a man named Fulmer, was blown to atoms, 
while he became lost and after wandering around an hour or more without 
clothing finally came to Mr. Bank's home, where he was given shelter.  
His mother's shoulder was broken and his wife received injuries.

Source: The POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY TIMES, 8 April 1892.

Submitted by: Jane Jurik

FIELDS, ELLERSON

Obituary of Ellerson FIELDS
 1820 - 1890

Source:  "The Onaga Herald" (weekly),  Onaga, Pottawatomie Co., KS
               Thursday, May 29, 1890,  Page 3, Column 4

Fields. - At the residence of his son, between Onaga and Havensville, on
May 23, 1890, Elerson Fields

Mr Fields was born in the state of Tennessee, in 1820, came to Kansas 21
years ago.  Was out of health 5 years.  He leaves a wife, seven sons and
two daughters.


Copied as written by C. W. Fields

Submitted by:  Aletha Fields 

FIELDS, Mary Ann Diehl

 Obituary of Mary Ann Diehl FIELDS
 1821-1912

Mary Ann Diehl was born November 15, 1821 in Columbia (sic) County
Indiana and departed this life April 22nd, 1912 at the home of her son,
J. W. Fields, just east of Onaga.  Age 90 years, 6 months, and 7 days.
On March 29th, 1840, she was united in marriage to Elerson Fields, who
died May 22nd 1890.  To this union were born fourteen children, three of
whom died in infancy.  Mrs. Taylor Basinger and Mrs Archie Abott
preceded their mother some years ago.  The surviving children are Hiram,
Leander, Eli, Eph and Charles of Oklahoma, John, Lewis and Mrs. Minerva
Jontra of Onaga, and Mrs. Mattie Bateman of Havensville.  She leaves two
sisters in Indiana, a great many grandchildren and great grandchildren
to mourn her death.  She moved with her husband to Kansas in 1868 where
she lived till death claimed her.  She was stricken with paralysis last
November and has been practically helpless ever since until the final
stroke came.  She united with the (Illegible on fold) fifty years ago
and afterwards joined the Christian church of Havensville.  For half a
century she served her Master fearlessly and faithfully, marching down
lifes pathway strewn with thorns and roses, walking the straight and
narrow way until she had finished her course and with joy went to meet
her Master.  While friends and loved ones mourn her loss their loss was
her gain, for she is freed from all the pain, woe, and sufferings of
this life and gone where all these are obliterated.  While it is natural
that our hearts are rent with sorrow, aches and sufferings, yet we feel
rejoiced to know that she is free from all the earthly toil and care.

 “O life, O death, O world, O time,
 O grave, where all things flow,
 ‘Tis yours to make our lot sublime,
 With your great weight of woe.

 Though sharpest anguish hearts may (sic)
 Thoagh (sic) bosoms torn may be:
 Yet suffering is a holy thing:
 Without it what were we?

Source ; Publication unknown. Copied as written by C.W. Fields
Submitted by:  Aletha Fields 

FINAN, John

                     John Finan Dead

   John Finan died at the home of his father northwest  
of town Nov 9.  The deceased was well and favorably known 
here.  He has many friends who extend sympathy to his 
relatives. 
   He was buried in the Blaine Catholic Cemetery.  Father 
P. J. Smith officated at the church and the grave.  

ADDITIONAL INFO added:  John Finan was born January 20, 1873. 

Source; Publication unknown. Section "County Correspondence"
Submitted by:  Barbara Cottingham or bcotting@pcbell.net

FINK, Jasper William

William Jasper Fink

   William Jasper Fink, 87, early Kansas pioneer, died at his home, 
720 Lincoln. Saturday.	He was born November 13, 1858, in 
Plymouth, Ind., and came to Kansas when a boy with his parents.  
He lived on a farm in Pottawatomie county until a young man when 
he moved to Manhattan and in 1927 he moved to Topeka.  He was 
a member of the I.O.O.F. and Rebekah lodges of Manhattan.
   Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rose Fink; three sons, Ray, Home
(this is how it is printed) and Guy Fink of Topeka; two daughters, Mrs. 
Ethel Morton of Topeka and Mrs. Opal Haas of Los Angeles; five 
grandchildren and a great-grandson.

Source:  Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter.
Submitted by:  Bev Bird

FLESHER, Bernadette Richie LEVETT


On August 3, 2001, at age 89, Bernadette Richie LEVETT FLESHER 
passed from this life. Born Oct 4, 1911, in Topeka, she was the last 
child to be born in her family, and the last surviving child of Seymour 
Horatio LEVETT and Susan May GLASGOW LEVETT.

Many of Bernadette's relatives, including her parents, are buried at Valley 
View Cemetery, Pottawatomie Co. Bernadette had a plot there and a stone was 
erected for her, with her maiden name on it, by her parents many years ago.
However, Bernadette was moved to Milan TN, in Gibson Co. in 1974, by me and 
my husband, Gary O. FLESHER, who was her only child, and we decided to bury 
her here, since most of her family in KS was gone, except for some nieces 
and nephews. She was buried August 5, 2001 at Gibson Memory Gardens, 
Humboldt, Gibson, TN. . Besides us, she is survived by 2 grandchildren, 5 
great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was a member of 
the Main Street Church of Christ, Milan.

Source:  Unknown
Submitted by:  Virginia Flesher 

FLOERSCH, Carl E.

Manhattan Banker Dies on Golf Course

Former Resident of Flush and St. Marys

   Carl E. Floersch, 55, a former resident of this county and one of 
Manhattan’s leading citizens, died suddenly at 3:40 o’clock Sunday 
on the Manhattan Country club golf course.
   As president of the Union National Bank of Manhattan for the past 
21 years and as an active member in many other business and civic 
organizations, he had long been an outstanding leader in the city.  In 
Manhattan, Mr. Floersch was a member of the Catholic church, Knights 
of Columbus and the Rotary club, and had been a member of the Chamber 
of Commerce ever since its organization in 1918.  For the past 15 years he 
has been its treasurer.
   Mr. Floersch held numerous other posts in clubs and civic organization.  
Only a few weeks ago he was elected president of the Kansas Bankers’ 
Association at the state meeting in Topeka.
	Sunday afternoon he 
was playing in a golf foursome of prominent Manhattan men that had played 
together for years.  Soon after teeing off on the back nine Mr. Floersch 
complained of his side hurting and after three holes he said he preferred 
not to play any more, but would walk around with them.  As the men 
reached the 14th hole he sat down and in a few minutes collapsed, never 
regaining consciousness, and apparently died in about 15 minutes.  Death 
was caused by coronary occlusion.
   Mr. Floersch was born December 20, 1887, in the Flush community.  He 
lived with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Floersch, on the 
family farm and attended school at St. Marys until he was about 18 years 
old.  At that time he moved to Manhattan and began work in the Union 
National Bank with whom he was associated until his death.
   Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock at 
the Seven Dolors church in Manhattan.  Mcgr. A. J. Luckey officiated.  
Prayers were said at the Conroy funeral home Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock 
with the Knights of Columbus in charge.  Interment was in Sunset Cemetery.
  Surviving him in addition to his widow is a daughter, Mrs. Rodney Chapman 
of Huntington Park, Calif.; a son Robert, of the home; six brothers, Anthony F. 
of Flush, Alphonse J. of Albuquerque, N.M., Paul of Omaha, Dr. Eugene B. of 
Council Bluffs, Iowa, Lieut. Leo M. serving with the U.S. army in Omaha, 
Nebr. And Ignatius H. also living in Omaha, Sister Mary Catherine, and 
Sister Frances, both of Leavenworth.

Source:  Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter.
Submitted by:  Bev Bird

GAGER, Emma Wade

       Mrs. Emma Gager died, on March 11, 1898.  She leaves a husband and
six children.  The children  have the sympathy of all in their sad
bereavement.  The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. C. A. Baker, at the
Adams Peak school house.  A large concourse of relatives and friends
attended the funeral services, after which the remains  were  interred in
the Adams Peak cemetery.  She was a member of the Free Baptist church, at
Fostoria.
Source: Westmoreland Reporter, Westmoreland, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
                March 17, 1898   page 8
Submitted by: Patricia Riebel

GARD, Lydia M.

MRS. LYDIA M. GARD DEAD

   Mrs. Lydia M. Gard died at her home in Morrison, Oklahoma,
Friday, June 17, 1932, at the age of 81 years, 2 months and 
11 days.  She and her husband were early residents of the 
vicinity of Westmoreland.
   Lydia M. Thomison was born April 9, 1861 in Louisa county
Iowa, and came to Kansas in childhood.  She was married to
Charles E. Gard, October 11, 1881 at Westmoreland. Her 
husband departed this life in the year of 1903.  To this union 
were born six sons.  One died in infancy.  Living sons are
Clyde W., Lot G., James B., William G., and Sydney E.
   She moved from Kansas to Morrison, Oklahoma, in 1910,
where she spent the rest of her life.
   She is also survived by two sisters and one brother, Mrs.
Mary Belle Tibbetts of Westmoreland, Mrs. Alice Maxwell 
of Norman, Oklahoma and Rev. Howard Thomison of 
Cleveland, Oklahoma; also six grandchildren, several nephews
and neices and a host of friends are left to mourn the loss
of their loved one.
   The body was brought to Westmoreland for funeral services 
and  burial.  Services were held at the M. E. church at 
Westmoreland and were conducted by Rev. W. M. Smitheram, 
past of the church.  Burial was beside the body of her
husband in the Westmoreland cemetery.  Those from a 
distance attending the funeral were sons, Lot G., and James
B., and Mrs. Rachel Mack, a sister of the deceased, of 
Topeka.  Mrs. Mary Gard, a sister, came up from Salina 
where she was visiting, to attend the funeral.
  
                     CARD OF THANKS

   We desire to thank those who assisted us in the burial
services of our mother and sister, Mrs. Lydia Gard.  Our
old Pleasant Run and Westmoreland friends were most
thoughtful and kind to us.  We appreciate the many 
flowers in rememberance of our mother.
                                               GARD Brothers.
                                               Mrs. Belle Tibbetts.

Source:  Westmoreland Recorder -  Thursday, June 23, 1932.
Submitted by:  John Matrow

GARD, Mary

Died

March 4, 1886, at her home one and a half miles west
of this city, of consumption, Mrs. Mary Gard, wife of
our esteemed citizen, Uncle David Gard.
   Mrs. Gard has been a suffer for many years - and
during all that time showed only mee