Obituary of Elijah T. West
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Furnished by : Diana Bryson-Brooks
The Modern Light
Thursday, June 9, 1921
page 1, column 1
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After a Lingering Illness, Elijah West Passed Away Thursday Night of Last Week Elijah West of near Sherman passed away Thursday night of last week, after an illness of man months at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 3 days. The funeral services were held from the Sherman church Saturday afternoon, by Sam I. Smith of Parsons Christian church, Mr. West being a member of the Christian church. Burial was made in the Sherman Cemetery. As a Union soldier he served in the 62nd volunteer infantry of Illinois and the 136th Illinois volunteer infantry. W. A. Garrison of this city was his bunk-mate during the war. In honor of his service for his country the stars and stripes waved from the car ahead of the hearse from the home to the church, and two old soldiers, J. H. and F. W. Brooks preceded the casket into the church, carrying the flag, also to the cemetery were he was laid to rest beneath the flag and many beautiful flowers. Mr. West was a native of Kentucky but had been a resident of Kansas fifty-five years. He was the father of four children, one son having died several years ago, leaving two sons and one daughter to mourn his departure. The sons are Scott West of Columbus and Tom West of Wichita. The daughter is Mrs. Geo. Hayden with whom the deceased made his home at the time of his death. He also leaves eight grandchildren and may friends and acquaintances.
He had been a widower the past eleven years, his wife having passed away April 17, 1910. He served his country as a soldier during the
Civil war, and for many years has been one of the best know citizens of the Sherman neighbor hood.
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Some additonal can be seen at : Elijah West's Family and Biography at : Thomas West and Descendants
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