Obituaries for Morris County, Kansas

OBITUARIES FOR MORRIS COUNTY, KANSAS

DAY, H. S.

H. S. Day was born in New Richmond, Ohio, March 19, 1811. He enlisted from there in Company C., Twelfth Ohio Regiment, was promoted to Sergeant Major and served until 1864. He also was a Mason for forty years. He was married to Miss Nancy Linsey at New Richmond, Ohio, in 1865. To this union six children were born, five of whom survive him. In 1870 he came to Morris County, Kansas, taking a homestead in what was later Ohio Township. In 1900 he married Mrs. Estella D. Cross of Washington, D. C. and soon thereafter came to Topeka. Mr. Day's funeral was held in the Presbyterian Church and interment made in the Dwight Cemetery. (Dwight Signal, December 4, 1913)

FORSYTH, WILLIAM R.

William R. Forysth was born at Lisbon Center, New York on February 12, 1846 and departed this life December 1, 1931 age 85 years 9 months and 18 days. He resided in New York state until 18 years of age when he moved to Milan, Michigan living there until 1871 when he came to Morris County, Kansas taking up a homestead in north Parker township. He was married to Flora Case, March 23, 1878 to which this union 3 daughters were born Lottie Russell of Paola, Kansas, Hattie Felton of the old home farn near Dwight, Ks., and Edith McCrone of Milan, Michigan. Mr. Forsyth was a true pioneer. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, 3 daughters, 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and one sister Mrs. Kate Craig of Hammond, New York and one brother Elmer Forsyth of LIsbon, New York. Interment was at the Dwight Cemetery. (Dwight Advance, December 3, 1931)

HOLSHOUSER, OLLIE MRS.

Died near Dwight, May 10, 1887, Mrs. Ollie Holshouser, wife of J. L. Holshouser, age 34 years. As she was highly respected by all who knew her, the church would not accommadate all who came to attend the funeral. Interment at the new cemetery. (White City Whig, May 21, 1887)

HOYLE, ELIZABETH BUNDY

Elizabeth Bundy Hoyle was born August 11, 1834 in Belmont County, Ohio, died March 26, 1913, aged 78 years 7 months and 15 days at the home of her son, E. B. Hoyle, in Geary County, Kansas. She was married to John G. Hoyle (who preceded her in death 13 years ago) October 30, 1850 they residing in Ohio until 1879, when they came to Kansas and bought land in Geary County. Two years ago she sold her farm and made her home with her sons, S. S. and E. B. Hoyle. She was a life long and consistent member of the Conservative Body of the Society of Friends. Of the immediate family she leaves two sons, S. S. and E. B. Hoyle and their family to mourn her loss. Also one brother at Barnesville, Ohio; one half brother at Pittsburgh, Pa., and one sister at Tampa, Florida. (Dwight Signal, April 3, 1913)

HOYLE, EZIKIEL BUNDY

Ezikiel BUndy Hoyle son of John G. and Elizabeth Hoyle was born near Barnesfield, Ohio, December 16, 1855 where he grew to manhood. Mr. Hoyle was a life long member of the Friends Church. On September 27, 1877 he was married to Annie Hall. To this union eight children were born all of whom are living except one Clara P. In 1880 Mr. Hoyle came to Kansas settling on a farm 2 miles north of Dwight having been preceded in this community a few months by his parents and brother Simeon and family. He remained here until the fall of 1881 when he returned to Ohio. In the spring of 1886 he came back to his farm in Kansas living there until 1926 when he moved to Dwight where he resided until his death March 19, 1932. He was 76 years 3 months and 3 days old. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Annie H. Hoyle of Dwight, seven children, Emory D. of Walensburg, Co.; Nathan A. of Dwight, Elmer R. of Junction City, Webster B. of Dwight, Anna elizabeth Heintz of Dwight; Stewart E. of Dwight and Emma May Gallaway of Dwight; 24 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. (Dwight Advance, March 31, 1932)

LEBARON, ROBERT ALVIN

Died at Damorris, Morris County, Kansas, Robert Alvin, infant son of Marshall and Lizzie G. Lebaron, aged 11 months. (White City Whig, October 2, 1886)

LEE, JOHN FREEMAN

John Freeman Lee was born near Kansas City, Missouri, June 29, 1844 and died at Dwight, Kansas October 1932 aged 88 years 3 months and 7 days. His boyhood days were spent in Missouri later moving with his parents to Iowa. In 1863, at the age of 19 years, he enlisted in the Union Army joining Co. F., 12th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He served his country for nearly years being honorably discharged in 1865. In the early seventies, he came with his parents to Kansas settling near Council Grove and has since lived in this locality. On November 10, 1880, he was united in marriage to Nancy Elizabeth Allen who was another real pioneer having came to Kansas with her parents in 1857. To this union five sons were born, two of whom passed away in infancy, three Walter, Hiram and John, survive and were with him until the end. In 1895, together withi his family he moved to the farm near Dwight, which he still called home. He was a member of the Dwight Presbyterian Church. He leaves his wife, three sons, their wieves and two grandchildren to mourn his departure. Funeral services were held fromt he Presbyterian Church Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. F. Payne pastor of the Methodist Church. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery at Council Grove. The passing of Mr. Lee leaves only two surviving members of the local G. A. R. post which at one time numbered 68. They are B. D. Austin of Dwight and William Boyer who is in a soldiers home in California. (Dwight Advance, October 13, 1932)

McMILLAN, RICHARD WATSON

Richard Watson McMillan was born in Eastern Kansas November 5, 1872 and died in Kansas City, Kansas, August 8, 1913 aged 40 years 9 months and 8 days. His childhood days were spent at Maple Hill, Kansas. His parents died while he was young. He was united with the Presbyterian church in 1907. On September 11, 1907 he was married to Grace Edith Moore. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, three sisters and a host of friends. Interment was made in the Dwight Cemetery. (Dwight Signal, August 14, 1913)

PEARSON, BENGTA

Mrs. Bengta Pearson passed away at her home in Dwight last Friday night. Although she had been ailing for some time no one thought the end so near. Mrs. Pearson was born in Sweden, October 24, 1837. She came to America in 1870 and had been a faithful member of the Swedish Luthern Church for many years. Her husband and three children have preceeded her to the great beyond, while three children, fifteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive her. The funeral was held last Sunday at 2 o'clock at the house and at 3:30 at the church. She was laid to rest beside her husband. (Dwight Signal, December 26, 1913)

PRETZER, KARL LABRACH

Karl Labrach Pretzer was born in Germany, March 5, 1835, and died at his home on Davis Creek September 22, 1914, aged 79 years 6 months and 17 days. The deceased came to this country July 1, 1860 and settled on a homestead which was now of Dwight and his family. In his boyhood he united with the Evangelistic Church of Germany, but in this country his church was not found near, so his association was confined to his home and with his own countrymen. The funeral services will be conducted from the M. E. Church in Dwight with burial made in Dwight Cemetery. (Dwight Signal, September 24, 1914)

REID, JOHN MRS.

Mrs. John Reid was born March 17, 1844, and departed this life October 8, 1912, age 68 years 7 months and 9 days. She was born and reared in the village of Blackburn, Lanarkshire, Scotland. November 27, 1870 she was married to John Reid at Kilsyth, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Shortly after this marriage they came to the United States, lived three years on Long Island, New York, then came to Geary County, Ks. They homsteaded in Libtery township, eight miles northwest of Dwight where they lived until a short time ago when for the purpose of bettering Mrs. Reid's health they moved to Junction City, but failing to get the desired relief and desiring to be with her children she spent the last days of her life with her daughter, Mrs. Charlie Pearson, six and a half miles northwest of Dwight, where she died. To this union were born ten children, six sons and four daughters. She is survived by all of these except one daughter. Husband and nine children mourn her departure. Mrs. Reid will be missed by all of her family and friends. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian Church of Dwight of which Mrs. Reid was a member. Rev. Dr. Holshouser officiating. Her body rests in the Dwight Cemetery. (Dwight Signal, October 10, 1912)

ROGERS, CORIAL W.

Corial W. Rodgers, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Rodgers, died of that fatal Bright's disease at his home near Dwight, May 13, 1890 after an illness of nine months. He was born near New Richmond, Clermont County, Ohio, December 18, 1890. (White City Whig Editor) According to the Republican the young man died May 13th and was born next December. The Wasp places his age at 117 years. Gentleman, it's your day to take a "day off" and explain. (White City News, June 20, 1890)

SHANE, MARY

Mary Shane was born April 2, 1891, 11 miles northwest of Dwight on Davis Creek; where she grew to young womanhood. June 26, 1912, she was married to Harry Amthauer. She was taken suddenly ill Wednesday morning September 25 and was held Friday, September 27, from the home. Interment was made in the Dwight cemetery. She leaves to mourn her death a devoted husband, father and mother, four sisters, Mrs. Bertha Klopeke of Davis Creek, Mrs. Caddie Mass and Mrs. Emma Olds of Chapman, Mrs. Ida Erikson of HUmboldt and five brothers, George, Jim, Fred, Leo and Roy. (Dwight Signal, October 10, 1912)

SHAW, OLIVER MONROE

Oliver Monroe Shaw was born at Beatrice, Nebraska July 4, 1887 and died at the Junction City Hospital September 3, 1930. He was married to Miss Hilda Stevens December 25, 1909. He leaves to mourn his early death his wife, his mother, two sisters, Mrs. John Olson of Dwight and Mrs. Roy Brantingham of Topeka, one brother Garnett Shaw of Keokek, Iowa. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church with interment in the Dwight Cemetery. (Dwight Advance, September 11, 1930)

SMILEY, MISS

Miss Smiley, age 71 years, who for a number of years, had made her home at the old Trued Olson home, northwest of town, died Saturday morning. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church at this place. Interment was made in the Dwight Cemetery. (Dwight Signal, March 27, 1913)

STECKEL, EDWARD JOHN

Edward John Steckel was born in Pine Holland Germany, June 20, 1867 and departed this life Monday, February 16, 1931, at the age of 63 years, 7 months and 26 days. In 1886 at the age of 19 he immigrated to America and located in Junction City, Kansas after a stay of 3 years he moved to Milford. In 1891 he was united in marriage to Rose Lindenmeyer at Mildford, Kansas. To which this union were born eight children. Paul of Glendora, Ca.; Harry and carl of Pawhuska, Ok.; Edward, who died in infancy; Walter who died at the age of 15; Francis of Dorrance, Ks., Mrs. Elsie Janke of Deliona community and Clarence of Dwight. In 1901 he came to Dwight where he was engaged as a blacksmith for a number of years. In his youth he was baptised and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. In 1914 he joined the M. E. Church in Dwight. He is survived by his wife, 6 children, 5 grand children and one brother and two sisters. Mr. William Steckel of Woodbine, Ks.; and Mrs. Anna Strauss Haller of Junction City and Mrs. Marie Meyers of Berlin, Germany. Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church with burial in the Dwight Cemetery. (Dwight Advance, February 19, 1931)

WRIGHT, HENRY

Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Wright of Ohio Township had the misfortune to lose by death their 16 year old son, Henry, last Sunday. (White City News, February 15, 1889)

WRIGHT, HENRY

Henry Wright was born in Ludlow, Camden County, Massachuetts on October 18, 1835. He departed this life at Dwight, Kansas on March 10, 1932 at the age of 96 years 4 months and 22 days. Being one of 12 children he learned early in life to shift for himself. At the age of 12 he went to work in a cotton factory, while yet in his teens he left Massachuetts and came west to Oskaloosa, Iowa. In 1860 at the age of 25 he crossed the plains on foot with a party of gold prospectors, wintered in Taos, New Mexico and returned to Iowa in 1862. On October 10, 1862 at Lamoile he was united in marriage to Maggie May Means. To this union were born four children Frank Wright of Colorado Springs, Mrs. J. R. Shafer of Dwight, Henry who died in 1889 and William Wilington who died in infancy in West Virginia. Owing to Mrs. Wrights health a change of climate was necessary from Moroa, Illinois they moved to Volcano, West Virginia where he was superintendent locating on his farm one mile south of Dwight where they resided until 1903 when he was appointed postmaster of Dwight. He served in this capacity until 1915 when he retired from active life. He became a memer of the Masonic Lodge in Moroa, Illinois in 1869 and remained a member until his death. He was made a member of the Eastern Star at the age of 95 and enjoyed the work. For many years he was an active member of the M. E. Church. He helped to organize the Dwight Cemteery association in 1889 and served as its President until his death. He leaves to mour his death 2 children, Frank Wright of Colorado Springs and Jennie Shaffer of Dwight, several grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and a host of friends. (Dwight Advance, March 17, 1932)

WYLIE, HIRAM E.

Hiram E. Wylie, was born in McHenry County, Illinois, February 11, 1849, and died at Albert Pretzer's house on Davis Creek October 19, 1914 aged 65 years 8 months and 8 days. Deceased came to Kansas from Illinois in 1879 and since that time has made his home in the community where he died. During the immediate relatives living their whereabouts is not known. Funeral services will be held from the Methodist Church at Dwight and burial will be in the Dwight Cemetery. (Dwight Signal, October 22, 1914)

SWIFT, FRANK CLARK

Former Whitefield Resident Called by Death.

Death came suddenly to Frank Clark Swift, a brother of Mrs. C. L. Clawson and Miss Emma Swift at his home in Delavan, Kansas, last Wednesday. He was well known here as he was born and rasied at Whitefield. Mr. Swift was apparently in his usual heath when he suffered a stroke on the Saturday before his death from which he never regained consciousness. The deceased was aged 69 years and 5 months at the time of his death.

His passing is mourned by his surviving widow and three daughters and three sons. A seventh child is deceased. He is also survived by one brother, Arthur Swift of Keota, Ia., and two sisters, Mrs. C. L. Clawson and Miss Emma Swift of this city.

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon. Mrs. C. L. Clawson left last Monday for Kansas and reached (Henry Republican, March 18, 1926, submitted by Nancy Piper)

GRUBAUGH, NORA

Mrs. Nora Grubaugh living 12 miles west of Council Grove died last Monday morning in child birth. (Council Grove Republican, February 14, 1896)

McCLEAVY, GEORGE

George McLeavy, aged twenty-six years. The funeral was held Sunday conducted by Rev. Brooks and the remains were interred in the cemetery near the Swartz school house on Slough creek. (Council Grove Republican, August 7, 1896)

BROWN, MARIA A. SHIBLES

Mrs. J. P. Brown, wife of one of Morris county's old and well known settlers died at the family home near this city at noon Wednesday. She had not been well for about two years with a series of ailments. Death was primarily caused by paralysis. The deceased was a native of Delaware county, Ohio, and at the time of her death was 59years of age. Her maiden name was Maria A. Shibles and at the time of her marriage to Mr. Brown about fourteen years ago she was the widow Cooper. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and the funeral services will be held in that church today at 11 o'clock, Rev. L. Armsby of the Congregational church officiating during the absence of the pastor. the interment will be made in the Morris Presbyterian Cemetery in Ohio Township this afternoon, where she will be lain beside her mother.

She leaves no children. Mr. Brown by his first wife had one son and he is expected here in time for the funeral. Mr. Brown is a man of considerable age and getting feeble. The blow is a hard one to him and it leaves him alone in his old age. He came to Morris County in 1871 and has been an active worker in both church and polotics. He has the sympathy of the whole county in his great bereavement. (Council Grove Republican, December 7, 1864)