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OBITUARIES FOR MORRIS COUNTY, KANSAS
Josiah C. Bailey was born April 15, 1841, and died February 22, 1904, aged 63 years. He was a native of Pennsylvania, but has lived for twenty-seven years in Kansas, most of the time on his farm eight miles northwest of Dwight. His wife, six daughters and four sons are now living to lament for him. When in Pennsylvania, Mr. Bailey was a member of the Baptist church. Last fall he joined the M. E. church at Dwight. (Council Grove Republican, March 4, 1904) Died at the residence of Robert Allen Black near Kelso, January 18, 1891, of erysipelas, William Black age 72 years, 2 months and 2 days. He came to Kansas in 1861. He was an affectionate father and an obliging friend and neighbor. His remains were taken to Parkerville and laid to rest in the family cemetery. He was a Methodist church member. He was one of Morris County's oldest settlers, he was at his sisters home, when death occurred. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Austin. (Council Grove Republican, January 23, 1891) Ada, the little eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Gold of Herington died at her home on Monday evening. She was just recovering from a siege of measles when she was taken ill with pneumonia which proved fatal. She leaves to mourn her death a mother, father and three brothers. Funeral services were held at Herington and the remains were laid to rest in the Dwight Cemetery on Wednesday. (Dwight Signal, May 17, 1917) Clem A. Gold was born near West Sunbury, Butler Co., Penn., February 13, 1875, when a boy came with his parents to Dwight, Ks., where he lived until about twelve years ago, he moved to Herington to work in the car department of the Rock Island. About three weeks ago his little daughter Ada was stricken with measles, brain fever set in and she died May 14. A few days later Mr. Gold was stricken with the same disease and passed to a better land May 30, 1917. He was a strong rugged man and had apparently recovered from the measles but heart trouble set in and he was unable to rally. He was a member of the Methodist church, a loving husband and father and loved by all who knew him. He is survived by a wife and three children, Loren, Glen, and Donald, his father, R. J. Gold of Colorado Springs, Colo., a sister, Mrs. Louis Kendall of the same city and a brother B. B. Gold of Dwight also survive him. The funeral was held at the home Friday morning June 1, conducted by Rev. Ryerson of the M. E. Church. The Caarmen attended the services in a body and a number of them accompanied the family to Dwight where the remains were interred beside his little daughter. (Dwight Signal, June 7, 1917) Patrick King was born on Dry Creek, Oct. 24, 1868 and died at Emporia, Saturday, Aug. 14, 1915 at the age of 47 years, 9 mos and 24 days. He was married to Miss Anna Marie Pretzer, Feb. 29, 1899. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, two brothers and five sisters. He united with the Presbyterian Church three years ago at Rossville, his home. He was a member of the Topeka Commander No. 5, of the Occideatial and Knights and Ladies of Topeka Security Lodges at Rossvillle. Patrick King was just in the prime of life, when that dreaded incurable Brights disease called him away. He was of a sunny disposition and made friends wherever he went. (Dwight Signal, August 19, 1915) August William Pretzer, was born in Germany, Dec. 6, 1832 and died at his home on Davis Creek July 22, 1916, aged 83 years, 7 months and 15 days. He was married No. 10, 1859 to Miss Louisa Leitze, to this union were born seven children, two sons and five daughters. His wife and two daughters, Mrs. Marie Worrell and Mrs. Lena Weir, having preceded him to the great beyond, those who today mourn the loss of a father are: Wm. Pretzer of Elmdale, Albert Pretzer living on Davis creek on the home place, Mrs. Huldia Buchanan of Emporia, Mrs. Anna King of Rossville and Mrs. Ottielie Buchanan of Dwight. August Pretzer with his family came to America in the year 1860 and settled on a homestead on Davis Creek where he endured all the privations of the pioneers, often driving as far as Lawrence and Kansas City for necessary provisions. The homestead on Davis Creek was his home for 56 years except for three years when he made his home with his daughter Mrs. Frank Buchanan in Dwight. He was of that sturdy type of the pioneers that has made for us such a heritage as we now enjoy. At 14 years of age he united with the Evangelient Lutheran church of Germany, was consistant in belief, expectant in hope, patient in trial, an obliging neighbor, a benevolent friend, and he was the one who lived in the house by the side of the road and he was a friend to man. He lived, he toiled, he died, his life journey is complete, the body that served his life still lives. He is not lost or forgotten only gone before. The funeral services were held from the Methodist Church in Dwight Monday, July 24, at 2:30 conducted by the pastor Rev. J. R. Creamer after the services at the church followed by his loved ones and a host of friends he was laid to rest in the Dwight Cemetery beside the loved ones who preceded him to the great beyond. Peace be to his memory. (Dwight Signal, July 27, 1916) Mr. and Mrs. John Rader lost their baby last week, it being one month old. Many of their friends attended the burial at the cemetery south of Dwight. (Council Grove Republican, October 9, 1890) While Henry Ramsey and young Price of near Kelso were in a tussel, a few days ago, they fell and struck y9oung Ramsey's head on the ground pretty hard, after which he got up but later felt the effect of the fall and the report now comes that he died Tuesday from the effects of the fall. We are not able to learn the full particulars can not state the whole circumstances. (Council Grove Republican, Sept. 25, 1903) Death visited our community again last Saturday, and claimed one of our oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, Henry Ramsey. Uncle Ramsey will be missed not only by his family but by the entire community. Funeral services were held at the home, conducted by Rev. Ream. (Council Grove Republican, March 18, 1904) Henry M. Ramsey was born in Virginia on May 27, 1827 where he spent the early years of his manhood. On November 6, 1851, he was joined in marriage with Miss Rebecca J. Black. To this happy union were born 13 children, 9 boys, and 4 girls. None of which survive their parents. In the year of 1837 he was converted and baptized joining the Baptist Church. Mr. Ramsey was a Christian of the truest type and
was loved by all who knew him. On March 11th, the Master saw fit to release him from the struggles and tribulations
of this world and thus called him to partake of the pleasures of his heavenly home. Joseph Merideth Rogers was born in Cleremont County, Ohio, June 3, 1841 and died at his home in Topeka, April 6, 1916 aged 74 years, 10 months and 3 days. He was married August 7, 1862 to Sarah Jane Jones to this union were born seven children. One child died in infancy, another Coriel W. died at the age of 17. For more than one half century he was a member of Grand Army of Republic, having served for one year in Co. D., of the 153rd Ohio Infantry. In the spring of 1879 with the family he came to Kansas and located in Morris Co. where he lived for many years. He was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church January 30,1 864, was a charter member of the Methodist church of Dwight and a first class leader and for a number of years held a local preachers license, serving faithfully the Christ he adored and was a member of the church for more than 50 years. He leaves to mourn his departure, his beloved wife, who was his companion in life's journey for more than 54 years. Five children, Mrs. Nettie R. Voegele, Mrs. Lida Prescott of Dwight, Edward M. of Topeka, Albert M of live Oak, Calif., and the Rev. Walter M. of Robinson, together with eighteen grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren and friends, etc. The final journey was made to Dwight on Sunday morning April 9th, where the funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church by Rev. J. R. Creamer. Son of veterans were pall bearers and veterans honorary pallbearers. He was followed by his friends to the Dwight Cemetery where he was laid to rest in the cemetery. (Dwight Signal, April 13, 1916) The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Shaffer died on the 21st. Funeral services conducted by the Rev. D. Brooks. (Council Grove Republican, January 22, 1904) Olof Soderberg, a widely known man in this county, died at his home in Dwight, Tuesday of typhoid after a week's sickness. He was the proprietor of the hotel at that place. Mr. Soderberg was about 50 years of age and was well liked by his many acquaintances. He leaves a wife, two daughters, and one son to mourn his departure. He was a member of the Woodman Lodge. The funeral services were held Wednesday. We are sorry that we are unable to get a more complete write up this week, but hope we will be able to give more about him in our next issue. (Council Grove Republican, September 15, 1904) Miss Clara Taylor, age 17, daughter of Wm. Taylor, died last Saturday morning at 11 o'clock of typhoid fever. Miss Taylor had been sick some three weeks, but had become better until a day or so ago when she was taken with a relapse. The remains were interred in Dwight Cemetery, Sunday. (Dwight Signal, Dec. 13, 1917 - this article was taken from the Dwight Signal on the above date, but it happened twenty three years ago, Sept. 31, 1894) Frederick Voegle, who has been an invalid for the past two years died last Monday morning. The remains were taken to the Dwight Cemetery for burial. (Council Grove Republican, Septem ber 19, 1890) WEIR, HELENA ALBERTENA PRETZER Helena Albertena Pretzer "Lena" was born on Davis Creek May 3, 1863 and died at Ossawatomie, Kss., Thursday, January 6, 1916, aged 53 years, 8 months and 3 days. She was married October 7, 1884 to F. M. Weir. To this union were born four sons and one daughter. One son in infancy preceded her to the great beyond. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, three sons, one daughter, her father, two brothers and three sisters. The deceased was baptized in the Methodist Church and was a kind mother, faithful wife and a firm friend. Peace and love to her memory as she sleeps' the last long sleep, until all in the grave shall arise at the voice of the great Judge, and shall begin anew in a more beautiful world a life and service in which no sorrow nor sickness nor death ever comes. For former things shall have passed away and all things are glorified with life made new. The funeral service was held at the Methodist Church January 10, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. J. R. Creamer and she was laid to rest beside her mother in the Dwight Cemetery. (Dwight Signal, January 13, 1916) Miss Belle Wood a young lady of about seventeen years of age died last Saturday, at the residence of Clarkson Hodgin where she was visiting her aunt Mrs. Hodgin. (Council Grove Republican, September 19, 1890) Mrs. Mary Holthouse died at Council Grove last Sunday in the 51st year of her age. She had resided in Council Grove for twenty-three years. (Topeka Weekly Capital, June 28, 1894, page 5) Dies at 103 Years Old Council Grove, Kansas - Mrs. Margaret Patton, Morris county's oldest resident, was claimed by the grim reaper. She was found dead by her duaghter, Mrs. Anna Hamer, with whom she made her home. Had she lived three months longer, Mrs. Patton would have been a hundred and three years old. (The Paragould Soliphone, June 28, 1920, submitted by Tina Easley) Mr. Logan's little girl who died Saturday night will be buried in Comiskey cemetery this afternoon. (The Emporia Gazette, July 2, 1903, page 2) Mrs. Mary Downing died December 13, 1882, at the residence of her son William Downing in Neosho Township. Mary Boiler was born in Greenbrier County, Virginia May 18, 1792. When about 18 years old, her parents moved to Ohio where she was married to John Downing on the 17th of June 1813. They lived in Pike and Hancock Counties in Ohio until 1859, when they come to Kansas and settled in Neosho Township. They were destined to enjoy their new home together but a short time. Mr. Downing died December28,1859. After nearly 23 years of widowhood, she was laid to rest beside the husband of her youth. Her long life dates back to Washinton's first presidential term. What changes has that life of 90 years witnessed? The almost unbroken wild Northwest of the Ohio River has become populous states. The total population of the nation from 4 million has risen to over 50 million, to say nothing of the moral and national changes that have made an almost totally different people. More than 40 years ago Mother Downing made a profession of faith in Christ, and joined United Brethren Church, remaining a member of that body till her death, honoring her profession by a consistent Christian life, Modest and retiring in her manner, her acquaintance was not extensive. A few knew her will and esteemed her highly for her moral worth. Having lived right, she sleeps well.-- H. Ritchie (The Cosmos, December 21, 1882, submitted by Lucille Davis) DIED IN KANSAS CITY
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