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Davenport, Ben
Ben Davenport Dead
Ben Davenport, about 75 years old, died Wednesday morning about 8 o'clock, of pneumonia. Mr. Davenport had been
in poor health for several months. During the past few weeks as he became more feeble, he was removed from the
home of his brother, William Davenport, in west Richmond to the county home. Unknown newspaper; December
29, 1932 {Death certificate states buried in City Cemetery, but there is not a stone found for him}
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Davenport, Thomas (James Thomas Davenport)
BURNED TO DEATH: Thomas Davenport, a well known citizen of the neighborhood northeast of Orrick, was burned to
death on the farm of Lon Bates, jr., seven miles north-east of Orrick, sometime between the hours of 3 o'clock
a.m., and 6 o'clock p.m., Tuesday, December 24th, the result of over indulgence in strong drink.
Mr. Davenport visited Excelsior Springs the day before his death and returned with a supply of Christmas liquor,
and that evening, in company with some of his neighbors, went to the Bates woods to cut a "bee tree."
The tree was cut and robbed of its treasure, and the party then spent several hours sitting around a fire they
had builded and taking an occasional drink. At about 3 o'clock Tuesday morning the "party" broke up;
the other members going to their homes, leaving Mr. Davenport sitting by the fire playing with his dog. He refused
an invitation to go with the other members of the party, saying he was going to the home his sister, Mrs. Mary
Ann Bellis, with who he made his home.
His failure to return home Monday night or early Tuesday morning did not cause any uneasiness, and his other
brothers who make their home with Mrs. Bellis, went to town Tuesday morning. As the day passed away and her brother
did not return, Mrs. Bellis became uneasy and began to make inquiry, but no one had seen him during the day; and
when the brothers returned home late Tuesday evening, a searching party was organized, and his dead body was found
near the fire where he was left early that morning. All the clothing except his shoes was burned from the body,
and the body charred almost beyond recognition.
The body was removed to the home of Mrs. Bellis, where Coroner Harris held an inquest Christmas morning, and
the jury rendered a verdict as follows: "That deceased had come to his death in a manner unknown to them."
It is supposed that the unfortunate man fell asleep and his clothing caught fire, and being in a drunken stupor,
when he awoke, was unable to extinguish the flames.
Mr. Davenport was about 63 years old, and had spent the greater part of his life in South-west Ray county. He
was an inoffensive citizen, worse to himself than anyone lese. He is survived by a daughter, Miss Dovie Davenport,
who lives in Kansas City. Burial was made (article cut off)
Newspaper unknown: January 2, 1913 (There is a Thomas Davenport buried in Gordon Family Cemetery, but the listing
for cemetery states: Death certificate states he died Dec. 24, 1913 and is buried in the Gordon Cemetery.
IDENTIFIED BY HIS DOG
Missouri Man Burned to Death in Woods, the Theory.
RICHMOND, MO., Dec 25. - When Jacob Bellis found the body of a man in the woods last night, a dog stood near, howling.
The dog was that of Thomas Davenport, a farmer and because of the incident a coroner's jury decided that the body
was that of Davenport, who had been missing since Monday.
Davenport, William Vance and Jesse Vance started Monday night on a hunt for a "bee tree" to obtain
Christmas honey. They found the tree, built a fire of logs and rested. When the Vances were ready to start back
Davenport was not and they left him sitting beside the huge fire. The theory is that he fell asleep and rolled
into the fire. A daughter of the victim, Miss Dovie Davenport, lives in Kansas City.
Unknown Newspaper and Date
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Davidson, John
At his home in Clay County, near the Ray Co. line, on the 7th instant John Davidson of consumption.
The deceased was one of the worthy and substantial farmers of that section of the country.
The Conservator January 15, 1891
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Davis, Elizabeth
WORD OF DEATH OF MRS. DAVIS RECEIVED HERE
Aged Woman Was Taken to Home of Daughter in McPherson, Kansas, a Week Ago; Funeral Friday.
Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, of this city, 702 Summit Street. Mrs. Davis died
at 6 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M.L. Tunnel, at McPherson, Kansas. She had been
ill for several months and her daughters had been visiting her for some weeks before deciding to take her McPherson
in an ambulance one week ago yesterday.
Mrs. Davis, commonly known by her many friends here as "grandma" Davis, was past 90 years of age.
Funeral services will be held at McPherson tomorrow, Friday, June 21, at 2:30 o'clock.
She is survived by three sons and three daughters: Joe Davis, Dodson, Mo.; Charles and Sam Davis, of Liberty; Mrs.
Faris Gibble, Wichita, Kas.; Mrs. W.T. Wright, Windon, Kansas; Mrs. M.L. Tunnel, of McPherson, Kas., at whose home
the death occurred.
She is also survived by a number of grandchildren.
Unknown Newspaper and Date
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Davis, Sophronia A. (Schooler)
Aged Lady Succumbs: Mrs. Sophronia A. Davis, 89, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Shoop,
this morning at 5:30, following several days illness with influenza.
Mrs. Davis was born August 5, 1839, near Millville, the daughter of Nathan and Ann Schooler. She was married at
an early age and preceeded in death by Mr. Davis about thirty-five years ago.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Bell Hill, Mrs. Margaret Shoop, Mrs. Benora Pettey, and Miss Mattie Davis
and one son, Foster Davis.
The funeral services will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. Margaret Shoop and will be
conducted by Rev. Dr. W. L. Scarborough. Burial will be in Sunny Slope.
Unknown newspaper: December 17, 1928, Monday (From Cora Shoop scrapbook)
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Denton, Melvin
Commits Suicide.
Melvin Denton Ends Life By Shooting Himself Through the Heart.
Melvin Denton, the seventeen year old son of John Denton, on Hill street, committed suicide, Wednesday morning
about 11 o’clock, by shooting himself through the breast with a revolver.Sheriff C.W. Higdon was called to the
house about 11:15 a.m. He and his deputy, H.R. Wilson, arrived at the house and found the body of Denton lying
on the floor. Upon investigation, they found a .38 caliber revolver lying under the edge of his shoulder.
Dr. E.T. McGaugh was called in and found a bullet wound just above the heart. Coroner Hannibal Harris was
later called in and after viewing the body, decided that an inquest was not necessary, he being satisfied that
there was no foul play, but that the would was self-inflicted. It was found that the bullet had passed through
the body was a .38, the same size as the empty shell in the revolver.
A note was found which read as follows: “I am doing this because I am tired of living. Don’t worry about me. –
Melvin D.”
Richmond Missourian, Richmond, Missouri, 1920, Submitted by J.Z.
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Dillard, Alcha E.
The death of Mrs. Thos. Dillard occurred at her home one mile west of Hardin on last Sunday night. The deceased
in about 78 years of age had been a resident of Ray county the greater portion of her life. The burial occurred
at the old Hardin cemetery at 10 o'clock on Tuesday morning. - Hardin News.
Ray County Conservator, unknown date 1893 or 1898, submitted by Jenna Zunker
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Dixon, Jennie (Wilson)
Mrs. J. W. Dixon died of a complication of diseases at her late home on Henry street, on Tuesday, aged about 72
years. She was preceded in death by her husband, who died more than a decade ago. She is survived by an adopted
daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart, and also by a sister who lives in Carroll county. Funeral services will be held
by Rev. B. D. Sipple this morning and interment will follow in the Sunny Slope cemetery.
The Missourian: November 14, 1918 (Not listed as buried in Sunny Slope though her death certificate states
she is)
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Dorton, Lucy J.
Mrs. Mac Dorton one of the older residence of the southwest sections of Ray County, died at her home in Orrick,
Monday. Burial occurred Wed. at South Point cemetery. Mrs. Dorton is survived by two sons and a daughter. Richmond,
Missourian: January 22, 1925
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Douglass, Arnote P.
- Arnote P. Douglass was born in Ohio, Nov. 7, 1830. He moved to Missouri with his parents when seven years old.
He spent most of his time in this state. When the Civil War began, he joined the Confederate Army and defended
bravely the cause he loved.
Mr. Douglass has been married three times, the last time to Mary A. Hunter, who preceded him to the better land
two years and two weeks.
His last days were his sweetest, since they were filled with thanksgiving to his Maker and expressions of love
toward his friends and relatives.
Nothing can better express the soul sentiments of this man than some of his last words which were, "I want
all of you to meet me in Heaven."
This soul which reflected to Earthly Mortals during the week just past so much angelic love and beauty passed to
God who gave it on January 22, 1910.
Mr. Douglass, or Uncle Arnote, as he was formerly called, passed from this life at the home of his son, J.M. Douglass.
His age was above the Bible allowance - 79 years, 2 months and 15 days.
The funeral service were conducted by Rev. Samuel Martin at Prairie Ridge Church, Sunday, at 2:15 p.m.
The remains were laid to rest in Prairie Ridge Cemetery to await the Resurrection of the just.
Richmond Missourian: January 1910
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Douglas, Emily L. (Johnson)
Mrs. Lora Offutt's Mother Dead
Mrs. Emily L. Douglas, wife of Alexander Douglas, mother of Mrs. Lora Offutt of Orrick, passed away at her home
in Camden December 3rd, 1937, following an illness of more than five weeks, suffering from an inward goiter and
other complications, incident to old age.
Deceased, whose maiden name was Emily L. Johnson, was a daughter of Horace and Mary Musgrave Johnson, and was born
in Ohio March 27, 1861. She came to Ray county with her parents when quite young, where she has since resided.
She was married to Alexander Douglas January 29, 1876. To this union seven children were born - 3 sons and 4 daughters,
all of whom with the husband and father survive and are as follows: Ulysses Douglas, Wright City, Mo., Edward Douglas,
Camden, Warren Douglas, Harrisonville, Mo., Mrs. Jessie Brown, St. Louis, Mrs. Essie Pointer, Camden, Mrs. Lora
Offutt, Orrick and Mrs. Forrestine Johnson, Los Angeles, Calif. She had two sisters, Mrs. Clara Reid, Haskell,
Okla., Mrs. Mary Ellen Winders, Pan Handle, Texas and 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Baptist church at Camden; Rev. Mc____? the
pastor who was intimately acquainted with Mrs. Douglas and the manner in which she had served her Master through
many years, preached the sermon.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of C.V. Gibson of Orrick and interment was in South Point.
{Unknown newspaper and date}
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Duncan, Nancy (Gross)
Mrs. Nancy Duncan, a former resident of Ray county, died on Sat afternoon, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Daniel
O'Dell, in Excelsior Springs, after an illness of more than four years. The funeral services were conducted Sunday
afternoon, at the O'Dell home by Rev. Lee Clevenger of the Primitive Baptist church. Interment was in the Siegel
cemetery. Mrs. Duncan was seventy-four years of age and was a daughter of the late Joseph Gross, one of the pioneers
of Ray county. She was a native of this county and had spent the greater portion of her life here. She is survived
by --- sons and three daughters, Mrs. Dan O'Dell of Excelsior Springs, Doris Duncan of Camden, George Jewell Duncan
of Liberty, and Howard Duncan of Excelsior Springs, and by one brother, W.S. Gross of Texas county, Missouri. Half
brothers and sisters surviving are Jacob Gross of Arkansas, T. Gross of Henrietta, Mrs. Missouri McCanless of Lexington,
Mrs. Sam Vance of Orrick, and Mrs. Henry Clevenger of Kansas City.
Richmond Missourian 9 March 1922
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Dunn, Bessie
Died, Thursday night, June 24, 1880, Bessie Dunn, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Dunn, aged 8 months, and
5 days.
The Richmond Democrat, July 1, 1880. Unknown place of burial. Her parents are buried in Richmond (City)
Cemetery.
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