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Monday marked the passing of another one of Haddam's older residents, when Mrs. Elizabeth BRANT, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. HUSSLEMAN at Clifton. Funeral services wer conducted Wednesday morning at ten o'clock at the Turner Funeral Parlor in Clifton and short services and interment was mad in the Haddam Cemetery. The store of her life: Elizabeth SIGRIST, daughter of Jacob and Verena SIGRIST, was born in Green Co, WI, Aug 24, 1857 and died at the home of her daughter in Clifton, KS, Aug 3, 1842 at the age of 84 years , 11 months and 10 days. She was one of a family of eleven children, all of which have preceded her in death with the exception of two sisters, Mrs. Nettie FAIRBANKS of Chicago, Illinois, and Mrs. Rose KLINKHARDT of Stockton, Nebraska and one brother John SIGRIST of Passadena, California. When quite a young girl she moved with the family to Mason City, IL where she met and married Thomas J. BRANT, who preceded her in death six years ago last April. To this union three children were born, two daughters, Mrs. Rena REA of Haddam, KS and Mrs. Susie HUSSELMAN of Clifton, KS and one son, George Fredrick, who preceded her in death 15 years ago. Nine grand-children and six great grand-children and a host of other relatives and friends are left to mourn her passing. When quite a young girl she was baptized in the German Lutheran church and lived the Christian life to the end. She was a pioneer mother and blazer of trails for others. In her death we mourn the passing of a pioneer. On her casket and at her grave we lay our wreaths of respect and honor as an humble acknowledgement of the debt of gratitude we owe her for the blessings wer enjoyed because she lived and sacrificed.
Wilbur, son of Washington and Catherine F. FICKEL was born May 10, 1866 at New Lexington, Ohio, and departed this life at his home in Haddam, Kansas, Nov. 30, 1932 at the age of 66 years, 6 months and 20 days. He was married to Mary Maggie MORFORD, Apr. 17, 1895 at Washington, KS. To this union were born six children, five of whom survive him, his wife and one child having preceded him in death. Those left to mourn his passing are two daughters, Mrs. Maude BEITER, Barnes, Mrs. Mabel WAY, Haddam, and three sons, James Lavern and Irwin Edgar, both of Ventrua, California, and Glen LeRoy of the home, and five grandchildren, Nadine, Mary Ann, and Lester V. Jr of Barnes, Jo Ann and Jack LeRoy FICKEL, both of CA; also one sister, Mrs. Viola HANDLEY of Gurley, NE and six brothers, Burl and Arch of Agenda, Calvin of Clyde, Elmer of Beaver, OK, Walter of Oklahoma City, OK and Frank of Chanute, KS. Mr. FICKEL united with the Christian Church at Wayne, KS, when a young man and has ever been faithful to the master's Kingdom. No one ever heard Mr. FICKEL complain when the load grew heavy and his unfailing care of his beloved wife through her long illness endeared him to the hearts of the community. The deceased has been janitor of the Haddam Grad School for the past eleven years and will be missed by the school children and teachers. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the Haddam Church by Rev. DIXON, assisted by Rev. SNARE. Mrs. Ivan BURTON, Mrs. H.L. GRASSLE, John JEFFERSON and Paul SMERCHECK sang. Interment was made in Haddam cemetery.
Henry K. THARP was born Oct 6, 1854 in Iowa and departed this life , Feb 22, 1939 at the home of his son G.E. THRAP at Wymore, NE. He was a very successful farmer in his early life. He was united in marriage when a young man to Elizabeth POWELL in Iowa. Mr.and Mrs. THRAP moved to Odell, NE, where they settled on a farm. To this union six children were born, three boys and three girls. About 8190 he moved with his family to Washington, Kansas, later moving to Haddam, where he worked at several different occupations. For twenty years he carried the mail in Haddam. Mr. THRAP lived in Haddam until a few months before his death. Mrs. THRAP preceded him in death in Jan, 1937. During his life, Mr. THRAP was a splendid singer and enjoyed singing in the choir and assisted in singing for many funerals. He was a very kind, generous, and loving father, ever seeking to give the best to his family. His friends will remember him as a helpful friend and a valable asset to his community. His life among his friends will not soon be forgotten. He leaves to mourn his passing. two daughters and two sons, namely Estella SMITH of California, Almeda LAHODNEY of Beatrice, Nebraska, G.E. THRAP of Wymore, NE; F.M. THRAP of Fairmont, NE and many other friends and relatives. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at the Haddam Church by the Rev. MITCHELL. Interment was made in the Haddam Cemetery
Elizabeth POWELL, daughter of Enos and Esther POWELL, was born in Henry Co, Illinois, May 28, 1861 and departed this life at her home in Haddam, Kansas, Jan. 7. 1937 at the age of 75 years, 7 months, and 9 days. In 1878, she was untied in marriage to Henry K. THRAPP, of Charidon, IA. To this union six children were born, two died in infancy and four survived , Stella STANLEY of California; Grover E. of Wymore, Nebraska; Francis M. of Fairmont, NE, and Almeda E. LAHODNY of Beatrice, NE. She is also survived by her husband, Henry K. THRAPP, two brothers, E.C. POWELL fo Beatrice, NE; F.C. POWELL of Oakland, CA; four sisters, Phoebe TATMAN of Haddam, Armina HALL of Denver, Mrs. E.J. WILSEY of Aronsas Pass, Texas, Anna HOGEMAN of Los Angeles, CA and 14 grandchildren. She was a devoted wife and mother, always working with her hands, ministering to the needs of her family. Some 50 years ago, she and her husband moved to Lanham, KS, amd soon after moved to the vicinity of Haddam where they since have made their home. Mr. and Mrs. THRAPP had spent a few days visiting in the home of their son Grover. Mrs. THRAPP became ill while on the train returning home. She was seriously ill for about ten days, then passed peacefully to her reward. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Haddam Church conducted by the Rev. L.E. DIXON. Interment was made in the Haddam cemetery.
George Washington WHITNEY was born in Phillips, Maine, Dec 8, 1838 and died at Chanute, KS, Thursday, Oct 30, 1930 at the age of 91 years, 10 months and 23 days. Mr. WHITNEY moved with his parents when he was a year old to Illinois where he grew to manhood. At this time our country became involved in the great Civil War. He applied three different times to join the Union forces, but was rejected on the account of an injured foot. In 1862, he with a small group of men drove across the country to California with horse teams. They endured the hardships, which only the early plainsmen understand. At one time they were attacked by a band of Indians and two of the small group were killed. Mr. WHITNEY came to Kansas in 1869. He was united in marriage to Miss Minnie M. HARTLEY at Marysville, Kansas in 1873. In the spring of 1878, the WHITNEY's moved to the Haddam vicinity where their family was reared. Their children were; Frank, who died in infancy, A.C. WHITNEY of Ogallala, Nebraska; Vina, who died when a small child; George W. Jr. of Heigler, NE; Pearl H. of Morrisey, WY; Mrs. Effie W. SIMON of Chanute,. KS; and Lester L. of Morrisey, Wyoming. Mr. WHITNEY leaves to mourn his aged companion, his children, 16 grandchildren. He became a member of the Masonic Order, Sept 26, 1868 at Courtland, Illinois and later transferred his membership to Haddam. He had the honor of being the oldest Mason in the state of Kansas, so far as could be learned. In his passing another one of our grand old pioneers has answered the Last Call. He lived to see our state develop from the wild prairie stage to the present time. He made his contribution to the world and has passed on, leaving the memory of a kind and loving husband and father and loyal friend. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the M.P. Church in Haddam, conducted by the Rev. LATIMER and services were held at the grave in the Haddam Cemetery.
With the passing of Mrs. Mary CRAMER, Monday evening, at the home of her son, Ruben CRAMER, west of Haddam, marks the passing of another one of Haddam's pioneer residents. Several weeks ago Mrs. CRAMER suffered a fall, receiving injuries from which she failed to recover. Her life's story follows:
Mary E. DUNN was born Dec 8, 1847, in Kentucky, and departed this life Nov18, 1940, at the home of Ruben CRAMER, near Haddam, KS, at the age of 92 years, 11 months and 20 days.
She was married to Randolph CRAMER, Feb 6, 1866. To this union were born eight children, the first born dying in infancy. She was proceded in death by her husband, Aug 12, 1913, at the CRAMER home in Haddam and a stepson, Jim CRAMER who died in March, 1928.
With her husband and family they moved from KY in 1876, settling on a farm southeast of Morrowville, Kansas. Two years later they moved to the Haddam community, where she spent the remainder of her life.
Early in life she united with the Methodist Church and remained faithful until death called her to her reward.
Left to mourn her departure are her children, Mrs. Emma NUTTER, Fairbury, Nebraska, Mrs. Eliza COX, Haddam, Ks, Mrs Lula SNARE, Washington, KS, George CRAMER, Lebanon, Missouri, Ruben CRAMER, Haddam, KS, Will CRAMER, Kansas City, MO and Mrs. Jessie BOSS of Los Angeles, California; 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 11 great, great grandchildren.
After her husband's death, she made her home with her daughters and the past few years with her son Ruben and wife. For the past five years she has been an invalid. Another early settler, who experienced the viciscitudes of pioneer life, who helped to mould the Kansas character, has passed on to her reward.
Funeral services were conducted at the Haddam Methodist Church, Wednesday afternoon by the Rev. Mary Ellen LUTZ. Her grandsons and great grandsons served as pallbearers. Interment was made in the Haddam Cemetery.
Agnes May, eldest daughter of Jackson and Mary RUBLE, was born near Watson in Atchinson Co, Missouri, Aug 25, 1878 and departed this life at the home of her daughter in Brownell, Nov 5, 1941 at the age of 63 years, 2 months and 10 days. She lived near Watson until 1898, when she was united in marriage to Thomas SHERRILL and moved near Morrowville, Kansas where they lived until 1907, when they moved to Brownell, KS. Mr. SHERRILL preceded her in death Aug 17, 1940. In 1916 she took the vows of the Methodist church. This philosophy of life has given her much happiness. She leaves to mourn her passing three daughters, Mildred CONKLIN, Holly, CO; Ruby HUMPHREY, Hoisington, KS; Gladys BRUNDAGE, Brownell, KS; three sons, John of Brownell; Bonnie of Turon and Kenneth of Neodesha, KS; tow sisters Emma LEISMAN, Watson, MO; Lessie GUSHARD of Lincoln, Nebraska; two brothers, Strand RUBLE of Fairfield, California and Fred RUBLE of Los Angeles, Ca; also other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Brownell Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. R.W.O. KNOWLES of Bison, KS.
Mabel May, daughter of R.H. and Augusta ODGERS, was born near Haddam, May 2, 1892 dying suddenly at her home in Haddam, Kansas, Oct 30 ,1938, aged 46 years, 5 months and 28 days. In 1908 she was united in marriage to Erarl W. McKENNEY. To this union one son was born. Mr. McKENNEY dying Feb 18, 1935. She contracted a second marriage at Downey, California on May 22,1937, with S. R. FOLKNER, who survives her. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn for her one son, Clell W. McKENNEY, his wife Eleanor and daughter, Gloria Glee, the only grandchild, her aged parents, two sisters, Mrs. W.H. RHINE of Merced, CA, Mrs Glen FOX of Belleville, KS, five brothers, David ODGERS of Haddam, John ODGERS of Morrowville, KS, Wm. ODGERS of Salina, KS, Sheldon ODGERS of Roscoe, CA, Richard ODGERS of San Diego, CA and other relatives and friends. The community was grief stricken, Sunday morning when it became known that Mabel, with out pause for farewells, was journeying over uncharted seas. Living all her life here, child, school girl, wife, mother and a keen business woman, she held the love and esteem of all.
Forever enshrined in our memory will be the gracious form, the ready wit, the cheery greeting, joyous laughter, kindly deeds and rare personality. .
Generation 1 Henry W. Tanner born May 06,1793 died December 09,1878 in Danville,Montour Co.,Pa. Married Sarah ? born December 18,1795 died 1867 in Danville,Montour Co.,Pa. Both are buried at Strawberry Ridge Cemetery,Columbia Co.,Pa, Children: Hannah Tanner married Martin Umstead Sarah Ann Tanner married John Umstead Susan Tanner married Amos Heller John Tanner born 1813 Peter Tanner born 1815 died 1892 Mary May Tanner born 1821 died 1880 married Jacob Schultz born 1818 died 1880 Henry W.Tanner Jr. born September 17,1823 died December 17,1864 Joseph Jacob Tanner born August 21,1831 died November 04,1908 Catherine Tanner born 1834 Generation 2 John Tanner born 1813 married Hannah ? born 1810 Children: Sarah Tanner born 1844 Mary Tanner born 1846 Peter Tanner born 1815 in Danville, Montour Co., Pa. died 1892 married Sarah Schultz born 1820 died 1889 Children: Martin Tanner born 1841 Henry J. Tanner born 1844 died June 19,1864 in Petersburg, Va. William Tanner born 1849 in Danville, Montour Co., Pa. Martha Tanner born 1847 died 1928 Simon Phillip Tanner born 1851 died 1919 John Franklin Tanner born July 26,1853 in Danville Montour Co., Pa.died April 30,1917 in Sheldon, Iowa Jacob Schultz Tanner born August 07,1856 died February 18,1922 Thomas N. Tanner born August 1858 in Danville, Montour Co., Pa died 1915 Sarah Ann Tanner married John Unstead Children: Jacab Henry Umstead born January 07,1858 in W.Hemlock Twp.,Montour Co.,Pa.died January 01,1040 in W.Hemlock Twp.,Montour Co.,Pa. Henry W.Tanner Jr. born September 17,1823 died December 17,1864 married Mary ? born 1827 Henry is buried at Strawberry Ridge Cemetery Columbia Co.,Pa. Children: Rosanna Tanner born 1849 Mary Tanner born 1851 Harriet Tanner born 1853 Hiram Benjamin Tanner born March 30,1857 died May 16,1918 married Lydia Catherine Fenstemacher Hiram and Lydia are buried at Strawberry Ridge Cemetery Columbia Co.,Pa. Hannah Tanner born 1859 married Joseph Umstead Henry A.Tanner born 1862 Joseph Jacob Tanner born August 21,1831 in Columbia Co.,Pa. died November 04,1908 in Liberty Twp.,Pa. married Susan Hileman born November 05,1832 in Columbia Co.,Pa. died March 02,1879 in Derry Twp.,Pa. Joseph and Susan are buried at Strawberry Ridge Cemetery,Columbia Co.,Pa. Children: Marie Jane Tanner born May 17,1855 Derry Twp.,Pa. died July 04,1872 buried at Strawberry Ridge Cemetery Columbia Co.,Pa. John Henry Tanner born December 04,1857 in Derry Twp.,Pa. died March 11,1921 in Derry Twp.,Pa. Emma Tryphena Tanner born December 09,1862 in Derry Twp.,Pa. died July 20,1953 Elizabeth Tanner Born October 16,1864 in Derry Twp.,Pa. Henry James Tanner born April 27,1865 in Derry Twp.,Pa. died 1937 Jacab Albert Tanner born January 26,1868 in Derry Twp.,Pa. died february 04,1870 in Derry Twp.,Pa. buried at Strawberry Ridge Cemetery Columbia Co.,Pa. Anna Catherine Tanner born Marchj 03,1870 in Deerry Twp.,Pa. died January 26,1874 buried at Strawberry Ridge Cemetery,Columbia Co.,Pa. Calvin Boyd Tanner born May 28,1874 in Derry Twp.,Pa. died July 19,1960 Twin Sister to Calvin Tanner born May 28,1874 died May 28,1874 in Derry Twp.,Pa. Generation 3 Willaim Tanner born 1849 in Danville,Montour Co.,Pa. married 1st ? died July 20,1895 married 2nd Bertha Moore May 08,1899 in Turbotville,Pa. daughter of William Moore born 1876 Children: Alvin Tanner born 1895 Henry James Tanner born August 16,1900 lloyd Tanner born February 18,1904 Martha Tanner born 1851 died 1928 married HJenry Heller born 1849 died 1930 Children: James Elmer Heller born 1874 married Mary ? born 1874 Jacab Harvey Heller born November 1879 Charles Heller Simon Phillip Tanner born 1851 died 1919 married 1st Abigail Cromley born 1851 died 1877 married 2nd Sarah Mariah Bonderman born 1861 died 1940 Children of Simon and Abigail: Araminta Tanner born 1871 died 1945 Matilda Tanner born 1874 Melissa Tanner born 1876 Children of Simon and Sarah: Lawrence Tanner born 1878 Dennis Theodore Tanner born May 03,1880 died May 31,1969 in Genoa,Colorado Phillip Eli Tanner born 1883 died 1963 married Gertrude Slise Lewis R.Tanner born 1886 Apphia Mae Tanner born 1889 Martha Tanner born 1891 died 1922 married Earl Bartly Cora Tanner born 1894 John Franklin Tanner born July 26,1853 in Danville,Montour Co.,Pa. died April 30,1917 in Sheldon,Iowa married 1st Rebecca Jane Whitenight daughter of Mathias Whitenight and Mary Kline born September 16,1847 died february 08,1887 in Danville,Montour Co.,Pa married 2nd Mary Ida Beagle daughter of George Beagle and Rebecca Whitenight born December 25,1869 in Danville,Montour Co.,Pa. died November 11,1944 in Sheldon,Iowa Children of John and Rebecca: Charles Oliver Tanner born November 23,1880 in Dnville,Montour Co.,Pa died 1892 Henry Calvin Tanner born March 02,1884 inj Danville,Montour Co.,Pa died December 22,1965 in Genoa,Colorado Sarah Caroline Tanner born December 15,1886 in Danville,Montour Co.,Pa. died March 03,1993 in Waverly,Iowa Arminta Jane Tanner born July 23,1879 in Danville,Montour Co.,Pa. Children of John and Mary: Phillip Harvey Tanner born 1888 died 1968 Elvaretta Viola Tanner born July 11,1890 in Danville,Montour Co.,Pa. died December 23,1960 in Primghjar,Iowa Alice Martha Tanner born April 26,1892 in Archer,Iowa died May 08,1914 married George W.Black born October 22 died November 27,1945 Arthur Cleveland Tanner born January 16,1894 in Archer,Iowa died 1954 Clarence Harold Tanner born October 24,1895 in Archer,Iowa died December 29,1971 mrried Lillian Schielfubine born October 30,1893 died November 13,1970 John Ralph Tanner born August 24,1989 in Archer,Iowa died July 27,1977 in Newell,Iowa Gilbert Earl Tanner born June 01,1899 in Archer,Iowa died October 23,1953 in Archer,Iowa married 1st Grace Sorenson married 2nd Jennie Elgersma born July 16,1899 in Millbank,South Dakato died July 23,1978 in Modesto,California Raymond Robert Tanner born October 03,1901 in Archer,Iowa died January 29,1971 in Sheldon,Iowa Verness Lemont Tanner born August 09,1903 inj Archer,Iowa died February 09,1988 in Primghar,Iowa Ernest Elmer Tanner born May 08,1906 died 1983 Lila Fern Tanner born April 29,1910 died 1965 Jacob Schultz Tanner born August 07,1856 died February 18,1922 married Clarice Rosanna Flick daughter of Sylvester Flick and Tacy Styer born February 07,1860 in West Hemlock Twp.,Montour Co.Pa died 1888 in West Hemlock Twp.,Montour Co.,Pa. Jacob and Clarice are buried at Columbia Hill Cemetery,Montour Co.,Pa. Children: George Washington Tanner born 1882 died 1916 buried in Columbia Hill Cemetery,Montour Co.,Pa. Bessie May Tanner Born January 28,1884 inj West Hemlock Twp,Columbia Co.,Pa died January 07,1941 in Genoa,Colorado Roy W.Tanner born 1885 died 1968 After Clarice died Jacob couldn't care for all of the children and adopted some of them out to other people.Roy W. went to live with a family named Vought,his tombstone reads:Roy W.Vought he is buried in Columbia Hill Cemetery,Montour Co.,Pa. Jacob Schultz Tanner born 1886 died 1970 Sarah E.Tanner born 1887 died 1888 Thjomas N.Tanner born August 1868 in Danville,Montour Co.,Pa. died 1915 married Hannah Catherine Umstead born October 1857 Children: Albert Tanner born November 1882 Emma Tanner born 1884 married David Jones David Tanner born December 1886 Sarah Tanner born March 1891 married James Arter Alberta Mae Tanner born July 20,1893 died March 20,1901 Mary E.Tanner born December 1894 married Jacob Winters Jacab Henry Umstead born January 07,1858 in West Hemlock Twp.,Montour Co.,Pa. died January 01,1940 in West Hemlock Twp.,Montour Co.,Pa. married Ida Amelia Hester daughter of William Hester and Sara Moser Children: Charles Ruben Umstead born February 28,1883 Dora May Umstead born May 28,1886 William Lloyd Umstead born April 02,1889 died March 27,1963 John Edgar Umstead born July 15,1895 Simon Mearl Umstead born May 23,1898 Sarah Florence Umstead born August 13,1901 Esther Marion Umstead born March 29,1902 Harry Hester Unstead born July 17,1903 Martha Rozilia Umstead born December 30,1906 Harvey Calvin Umstead born January 21,1912 Henry A.Tanner born 1862 married Emily Matilda Ortman born 1860 Children: Sadie Melinda Tanner born October 16,1884 married Bill Linnert Agustus Leroy Tnner born November 25,1886 George Edwin Tanner born December 20,1888 died 1962 married Catherine Elizabeth Martin born 1884 died 1944 Mary Louise Tanner born December 23,1889 married Ernest Hause Jake Henry Tanner born April 04,1892 Luther Atwood Tanner born March 12,1894 died January 06,1982 Calvin Lawrence Tanner born June 05,1896 died 1978 Hiram Charles Tanner born June 10,1899 died November 07,1968 in Maquoketa, Jackson Co.,Iowa married 1st Dora Irene (Irean) Enos born october 02,1905 died January 24,1973 married 2nd Jeanette ? Generation 4 Hiram Charles Tanner born June 10,1899 died November 07,1968 married Dora Irene Enos born October 02,1905 died January 24,1973 Children: George Newman Tanner born November 16,1924 in Milford Twp.,Juniata Co.,Pa. died June 11,1974 in Houston, Harris Co.,Texas married 1st Hazel Hollister married 2nd Stephanie Dora Morford born August 07,1930 07,1930 died July 02,1977 Harry(aka Mike)Tanner born August 12,1929 died January 1979 Irene Tanner married Harry Joseph Generation 5 George Newman Tanner born November 16,1924 in Milford Twp.,Juniata Co.,Pa. died June 11,1974 in Houston,Harris Co.,Texas married 1st Hazel Hollister married 2nd Stephanie Dora Morford born August 07,1930 died July 02,1977 George and Stephanie married August 23,1950 in Saline,Michigan George and Stephanie are buried at Veterans National Cemetery in Houston,Harris Co.,Texas NJ otes on George Tanner:George served in the US Army during WWII as a paratrooper,he served in Company B 505th Paratroop Infantry Induction date June 15,1943 date of entry into active service June 29,1943 place of entry into service Fort Custer,Michigan. Battles and Campaigns: Normandy Campaign,Rhineland Campaign and Ardennes Campaign. Decorations and Citations:Purple HJeart,Combat Infantry Badge,Good Conduct Ribbon,European Afrikan Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon and Three Bronze Campaign Stars.Wounded in action November 02,1944 in Germany,given an Honorable Discharge from Percy Jones Hospital October 03,1945. Children: Jessica L.Tanner married 1st Tommy Irby married 2nd Jeff Whitaker married 3rd Kenneth Watanabe married 4th Floyd Skillern Doreen L.Tanner married 1st James M.Foy married 2nd Mike Scruggs married 3rd Melvin Clark Lynda S.Tanner Paul N.Tanner married 1st Eileen ? married 2nd Angie Warren Stephen D.Morford Tanner married Theresa Buxton notes on Stephen:Stephen was born to Stephjanie Morford before her and George were married and although he was never legally adopted by george he went by the last name of Tanner Irene Tanner married Harry Joseph Children: Harry Joseph Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. A.F. LARABEE received the sad news of the death of a former Haddam resident, Charles HACKNEY of El Reno, Oklahoma. Mr. HACKNEY was born and raise on the farm south of the C.A. RHINE farm. Mr. and Mrs. HACKNEY visited Haddam a few years ago. The El Reno Daily Tribune gives the following account of his death: Charles V. HACKNEY, veteran Rock Island railroad employee who lived in EL Reno almost 30 years died late Monday afternoon in an Oklahoma City hospital from injuries received in a freak accident a few hours earlier. Memorial services will be arranged by Wilson funeral home Wednesday after the arrival of a son , Victor HACKNEY, a student in the medical school at Yale university, New Haven, CT. Mr. HACKNEY, 55 years of age came to El Reno from Kansas in 1906 and had worked for the Rock Island railroad continuously ever since. He moved to Shawnee about 6 years ago. Besides the railroad union , he belonged to the Masonic lodge. He was serving as fireman on west bound, Memphis-Californian, when the accident occurred early Monday afternoon at the North Canadian river bridge a mile east of Oklahoma City. He was leaning backward out of the cab window checking a water gauge when the train approached the bridge and a bridge girder struck his head according to C.E. GOULD, also of Shawnee, the engineer. Taken to an Oklahoma City Hospital, he died for the head injury a few hours later. Survivors include the widow of the home in Shawnee, one son, Victor HACKNEY, of New Haven; two sisters Mrs. W.D. Walker of Oklahoma City, and Mrs. Charles H. THOMPKINS of El Reno, and one brother, Herbert HACKNEY, Clinton
Ellen Helen (BERGSTROM) LYONS was born Apr 4, 1913 near Cuba, Kansas, and passed from this life at her home near Haddam, Jan. 11, 1941. She grew up in this community and made her home here most of her life. On Aug. 6, 1937, she was united in marriage to Millard LYONS of this community. To this union one child, Jimmie Millard was born.
She was converted in her childhood and became a member of the Fruit Hill United Brethern Church in 1933. Later she transferred her membership to the West Side Baptist Church, Topeka, KS, and later to the Central Baptist Church at St. Paul, Minnesota. When she returned to this neighborhood she had her membership returned to the Fruit Hill U.B. Church where it remained until her death.
She leaves to mourn her passing her husband and infant son, her father and mother, Mr. and Mr. Charles A. BERGSTROM, Cuba, KS, six brothers, Arvid of Narka, KS, George of Morrowville, Ks. Charles, Orland and Victor of Los Angeles, California and Lester of Cuba, KS. Five sisters, Susie, Mrs. Faye THROOP, Morrowville, KS, Eva, Mrs. Howard EDMUND, Topeka, KS, Estella, Mrs Orville BURCH, Page, ND, Ester of Topeka, KS and Isabelle of Cuba, KS, also a number of other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, Jan 17, at the Fruit Hill church with her pastor, Rev. Meryl NEMNICH officating. Pallbears were, Lloyd and Francis ANDERSON, Floyd and Raymond CARLSON, Jud BURT and Sylvester BERGSTROM. Amos, Jerry and Caroline RUNDUS sang "Under His Wings""Sometime We'll Understand" and "The Eastern Gate" with Mrs. Meryl NEMNICH at the piano.
Edith Amelia HAINES, the daughter of J. N. and Olive SPRAGUE, was born in Iowa in 1866. She came with her parents to Washington Co, Kansas homesteading in 1872. She grew to womanhood in this county and in 1883 she was married to Thomas CORNWELL. To this union three children were born; Earnest E., the son, who proceeded her in death, Myrtle E. DeVORSS and Lorena G. PIERSON, both of Denver, who are left to mourn.
She leaves besides the two daughters, one brother, F. E. SPRAGUE of Belleville, KS, and two grandchildren, Harlow DeVOSS of Los Angeles, California and Audry Jane McINTYRE of WV, and one great grandchild, Joyce A. DeVOSS.
Mrs. CORNWELL spent several years teaching in the Indiah schools in South Dakota, before moving to Denver, where she spent her last days. She was always cheerful and optomistic, though suffering greatly from asthma. She always had a kindly word or act, which endeared her to all who knew her.
She passed away at her home in Denver, Saturday, May 24, 1941. Services were conducted at the Haddam Methodist Church, Wed afternoon by the Rev. Mary Ellen LUTZ.
Interment was made in the Haddam Cemetery on the CORNWELL lot, the first lot laid out in the Haddam Cemetery, where Grandpa CORNWELL was buried in 1874. She was laid to rest beside her husband, Thomas CORNWELL, and two grandsons who proceeded her in death, many years ago. (this doesn't explain how come she was called Haines, perhaps she had a second husband ??????)
Edwin E. HARRIS, son of Mr. and Mrs. John HARRIS, was born on Feb. 21, 1871, near Cuba, Kansas, on the farm homesteaded by his parents, who were among the pioneer settlers in Republic County. He passed away Tuesday morning, Nov. 17, 1936 at the age of 65 years, 8 mos and 26 days. In Dec 1889, he married, Elsie Z. SUTTON. To them two children were born, Raymond, who lives on the HARRIS farm near Cuba and Olive of the home.
Mr. HARRIS had been engaged in the retail drug business in Narka for the past eight years, while at the same time giving his services as an auctioneer. Previous to that time he was a business man in Morrowville. -
He leaves his wife, immediate family, a son Dr. Ray E. HARRIS of San Francisco by former marriage; five grandchildren; three brothers, George A. HARRIS, John W. HARRIS, Alvin H. HARRIS, all of Los Angeles, California; three sisters, Mrs George a. SISSELL, Mrs. Linn L. RANKIN, both of Los Angeles, Mrs E.E. BAIRD of Agenda and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held in the M. P. Church at Haddam and conducted by the Rev L.B. TREMAIN of Lebanon, Kansas, a friend of the HARRIS family. Burial was made in the Haddam Cemetery.
William David GRAY, son of Margaret JEFFERS and Bethol GRAY was born May 13, 1875 at Sheridan, Iowa and departed this life Sept 21, 1945 at the age of 70 years, 4 months and 3 days. At the early age of six years, he came with his parents to Washington county where he made his home On July 4, 1894 he was married to Ida B. RILEY, who proceeded him in death Feb. 1944. To this union three children were born, Earl, of California, Zebulum, who proceeded him in death and William of the home. He is survived by one brother, Jake GRAY of Washington, Kansas. Two sons, Earl of CA, William of Washington, five grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Effie Lovina, the oldest daughter of John and Amelia OLIVER was born Aug 5, 1878 near Haworth, KS and departed this life Thursday, Feb 3, 1944, at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Concordia, Kansas, at the age of 65 years, 5 months and 28 days.
She spent her early life in the home of her parents in the Haworth community. On Oct 31, 1897, she was united in marriage to Homer HICKS. Mr. and Mrs. HICKS established their home in the immediate vicinity, where they have lived all of their married life. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. HICKS; Opal, Pearl, Elijah, and Earl, who died in infancy.
The passing of Mrs. HICKS marks the closing of a life of loving service that has made her very dear to her family and friends. She built her life around the attributes of kindness and sincere devotion to all who were near to her and to those who needed her. Everyone knew Mrs. HICKS as a kind and lovable character, and for the fine wife, mother, neighbor and friend she was. She enjoyed her home and doing the everyday tasks as they came.
Mrs. HICKS leaves her husband, Homer HICKS of the home, her daughters, Mrs. Opal BOWMAN, Agenda, KS; Mrs. Pearl MC HUGH, Haddam, KS; and her son Elijah HICKS of Haddam; one grandson, Cpl. Anver BOWMAN of San Francisco, California; her aged mother Mrs. Amelia BURTON, Haddam; four brothers, David OLIVER, Manhatten, E.H. OLIVER, Guy OLIVER and Charley OLIVER all of Haddam, KS; one sister Mrs Ettie WALL, Belleville, KS and many other relatives and friends.
Another of the Boys in Blue has been called from the weary march of life to enter his Eternal rest. W.J. KAYS was born in Pennsylvania, April 10, 1842 and died Apr 29, 1931 aged 89 years and 19 days. While a small boy he with his parents moved to Plattsvillle, WI. At the age of 19 years he enlisted for service in the Civil War in Co. "I" of the 10th Regiment at Plattswille, WI, serving his country 3 years, being honorably discharged in 1864. In 1866 he was married to Susan BECKER, and this same year they moved to Milan, Missouri. While living here their five children were born, their eldest Laura dying in infancy.
He and his family came to Morrowville, KS in 1888 where they lived for 15 years, then moving to Washington where he resided the remainder of his life. His wife peceded him in death in 1904 and his son, H. B., in 1927. He was converted in early youth and remained a loyal member of the M. E. Church until his passing away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L.A. CORWIN.
He leaves to mourn his departure, two daughters and a son; Mrs. L.A. CORWIN, Washington, KS; Mrs. J.F. WINTERROWD , Morrowville, Ks; Mr. Gilbert S. KAYS, Los Angeles, California; also three brothers: James R. KAYS , Waterloo, Iowa, John L. KAYS, Des Moines, Iowa; George KAYS, Independence, Iowa, eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Charles Henry PARRACK, son of John W. and Rebecca J. PARRACK, was born at Barry, IL, Feb 26, 1868 and departed this life Apr 13, 1940 at the age of 72 years, one month and16 days at his home in Washington, KS. He spent his childhood with his parents in Berry, IL. At the age of 17, he moved with his parents to Republic county, later moving to Washington county, where he has resided continuously for the past 34 years.
He was united in marriage Apr 20, 1893 to Anna Louise MITCHELL. To this union were born six children. He spent most of his life farming, this being his choice occupation. He put his whole soul and strength into his work, which he so much enjoyed. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, and five children, Frank PARRACK of Falls City, NE; Roy PARRACK of Las Andimas, CO; Mrs. Hardy ROBBINS of Clay Center, KS; Mrs. Joseph GREEN of La Junita, Co, and Vera PARRACK, who proceded him in death at the age of six years and Mrs. Virgil MOSTELLER of Washington. He had seven living grandchildren. He has two brothers, Cye PARRACK of Narka and Fred PARRACK of Falls City, NE. One sister, Mrs. Mattie PATTON of California and two brothers, Alex and Will preceded him in death.
SOPHIA JANE RUCKER: Born: 1878, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas Died: Los Angeles, California Burial: California
Married: 14 January 1904 Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas
EMMETT MCDONALD Born: 1873, Lawrence County, Kansas Died: Los Angeles, California Burial: California ___
MARRIAGE LICENSE:
State of Kansas County of Bourbon
To any person authorized by Law to perform the Marriage Ceremony, Greeting: You are hereby authorized to join in marriage Emett McDonald of Fort Scott, Kansas, aged 31 years and SOPHIA J. RUCKER of Fort Scott, aged 26 years, and of this license you will make due return to my office within thirty days.
In testimony whereof, I, B. Hudson, Probate Judge of said County and State, have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said Probate Court, this 14th day of January A.D. 1904
B. Hudson, Probate Judge {{ seal }} ___
CERTIFICATE:
I, Frank Lenig do hereby certify that I solemnized the marriage of EMMETT McDONALD and SOPHIA J. RUCKER at Fort Scott, Kansas on the fourteenth day of January A.D. 1904.
( address Lawrence, Kansas) Frank Lenig, Minister of the Gospel
FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE - MONITOR , Fort Scott, Kansas, Saturday Evening, November 27, 1937
LEE RUCKER, BORN IN THIS COUNTY IN 1857, DIES THIS MORNING
The son of Mr and Mrs C. T. Rucker, His birthplace was near Marmaton, 14 September 1857
Funeral Rites Monday
" His death closes a long life that had many interesting incidents and made him a familiar figure here "
William Lee Rucker , better known as Lee Rucker, of 15 South Holbrook Street, a resident of the County all his life, Died this morning at 9:45 at Burke Street Hospital, where he was taken several days ago. Although Mr Rucker had been in failing health the past two years after undergoing a serious operation his health seemed to improve until last week when he suffered a severe Heart Attack and was taken to the hospital. Mr Rucker seemed to improve in the past few days, but was stricken suddenly this morning and death followed immediately. -------
" BORN NEAR MARMATON "
Mr Rucker was well known in the county and the city. Son of: Mr & Mrs Clifton T. Rucker and was born near Marmaton on 14 September 1857. He had lived in the city since 1869. He was united in marriage to MARY CARRIE NUTZ MILLER, who died in 1929.
Mr Rucker leaves one brother: Lincoln A. Rucker of Coffeyville, who had been at the bedside.
Three half-sisters: Mrs Effie Easter, Fort Scott; Mrs Sophia McDonald, LosAngles, California; Mrs Dora Fox, Kansas City, Kansas; and Harold Nutz and Miss Margaret Nutz, a nephew and neice.
Mr Rucker was a very interesting personality. He was very socialble and was an engaging conversationalist. He was well read and was very familar with the History of Fort Scott and the Old Time Residents. Mr Rucker attended The First Methodist Church. -------
" FUNERAL MONDAY AFTERNOON 2 o'clock, at the Konaniz Chapel and interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. The srvices will be conducted by Dr. C.I. Coldsmith assisted by Dr. B.F. Gaither.
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THE FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE - MONITOR Tuesday November 30, 1937
A 12 -- LINE RUCKER WILL The Entire Estate Goes To Brother, Brief Document Stipulates.
By the Will of the late W.L. Rucker, filed in probate court today, the entire estate of the deceased is left to his brother, Lincoln Rucker of Coffeyville, Kansas, who is made sole beneficiary and executor.The Will made on January 23, 1933, is very brief, containing only 12 lines.
The names of Charles Hanes, Lillian Hurst and C.J. Kirkpatrick, are signed as witnesses.
The WILL reads as follows:
WILL OF W. LEE RUCKER
I, W. Lee Rucker, of the City of Fort Scott, County of Bourbon, State of Kansas, being of sound mind, make this my last will and testament.
I give devise and bequeath all of my property of whatever kind, real and personal, and wheresoever situated, after the payment of any just debts that may constitute a claim upon it at the time of my death, to my brother Lincoln A. Rucker.
I do hereby name and appoint my brother, Lincoln A. Rucker, the sole executor and administrator of this, my last will and testament and to act without bond. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of January, 1933.
Signed W. LEE RUCKER
Witness Charles A. Hanes Witness Lillian Hurst Witness C. J. Kirkpatrick -------
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
In the Matter of the Estate of W. LEE RUCKER, Deceased.
FINAL DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION
On this 3rd, day of October, 1941, at 10 o'clock A.M., of said day, the above entitled matter comes on for hearing on the petion filed herein on the 4th day of September, 1941, of the executor of the Will of W. Lee Rucker, deceased, for the assignment of the residue of said estate to the persons entitled thereto.
And the Petition filed herein this 3rd, day of October, 1941, to correct the description of the following described real estate, to-wit:
Lots One (1) and Three (3), Block Nineteen (19), Couch's Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas.
The Court finds that due notice of the hearing of Final Settlement has been duly given and published as required by law and the Order of the Court, and that proof thereof has been duly filed in this Court.
The Court after hearing the evidence and being duly advised in the premises, further finds that the said decedent died testate on the 27th, day of November, 1937;
that at the time of his death the said decedent resided at Fort Scott, Kansas;
that the said estate has been fully administered;
that all inheritance taxes determined to be due the State of Kansas are paid;
that all estate taxes determined to be due the United States are paid; there being none.
The Court finds that the Petition of Lincoln A. Rucker, Executor of the Estate of W. Lee Rucker, deceased, this day filed praying that the real estate described therein as Lots One (1) and Three (3), Block Nineteen (19), Couch's Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas, be and is hereby corrected and ordered to read as follows, to-wit;
The West Half of the East Half of Lot 1, Block 19, less Railway right-of-way, Couch's Second Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas. ( 203 Heylman )
That the residue of said estate consists of the following described real estate, situated in Bourbon County, Kansas, to-wit:
Lot 7 and North 5 ft. of Lot 9, Block 93, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (15 South Holbrook);
North 40 ft. of Lot 10, Block 128, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (220 South Holbrook);
Lot 5, Block 1, Catholic Church Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (723 South Eddy);
The West Half of the East Half of Lot 1, Block 19, less railway right of way, Couch's Second Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas, (203 Heylman);
Lot 6, Block 22, Couch's Second Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (412 Heylman);
Lot 5, Block11, Wilson's Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (115 North Crawford);
Lots 1, 3 and 5, Block 207, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (302 E. Seventh St.);
Lot 18, Block 16, Tower Hill Subdivision of Blackett's Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas ( 1120 Horton Street )
and personal property as follows, None; that in and by his last will, duly admitted to probate herein, the decedent devised and bequeathed to Lincoln A. Rucker, all of the above and foregoing described property.
IT IS THEREFORE BY THE COURT DECREE, that the above described real estate and personal property and all other estate of the decedent within the State of Kansas, subject to any lawful disposition heretofore made, be and the same is hereby assigned to and vested in the said Lincoln A. Rucker, and his Petition for Final Settlement Approved.
The Court further finds that there remains due the Court, the sum of $9.80 Court Costs, and upon said Executor paying into Court the said sum, That he be discharged from all further liability as such Executor.
J. A. Stanton Probate Judge.
Prepared by A. M. Keene, Attorney for Lincoln A. Rucker, Executor -------
More About WILLIAM LEE RUCKER: Burial: November 29, 1937, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Cause of Death: Heart Attack Medical Information: Failing health for past two years, after undergoing a serious operation. Heart Attack a week ago. Another and he died immediatly.
Guy PINKLEY of Washington, suddenly dropped dead while doing some plumbing at the Mrs.George KOZEL residence in Haddam, Kansas about five o'clock Saturday afternoon. He and Mr. YOUNG from the Holloway Hardware Co. of Washington were working at the KOZEL home. When Mrs KOZEL heard an unusual noise, she began investigating and she found Mr. PINKLEY laying on the ground just outside the door. Three doctors were called and it was thought that he died instantly from a heart attack.
Mr PINKLEY, 58 was a former Haddam resident for many years. He was employed at the Hoffman Hardware Store for some time, he and Mrs. PINKLEY operated a picture show in Haddam for many years.
He is survived by his wife and daughter of Washington, as sister Mrs. Jack MATTISON of Los Angeles, California besides other relatives and friends.
The community was shocked to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Charles CARLSON at the CARLSON home east of town Saturday. While she had not been in the best of health, she suffered a heart ailment which claimed her life.
Alice Bertha, the daughter of Barbara and Vanse WOLEN was born May 14, 1879 near Lincoln, Nebraska and departed this life at her home near Haddam, on Sept 28, 1945, at the age of 66 years, 4 months adn 5 days. She was the sixth child of a family of eight children.
She came to Kansas with her parents when she was a small child. The family settled on a homestead two and one-half miles north from Haddam where she grew to womanhood. She attended Larabee school.
On April 4, 1900, she was united in marriage to Charles A.CARLSON at Washington,KS. They made their first home near the Lindsey school. Living there for eleven years, later buying their home at the southeast of Haddam.
To this union were born two children, Roy Arnold, who passed away on March 3,1933 and Nora WELCH of Haddam. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Nora and one son-in-law, Floyd WELCH, four grandchildren, Robert Charles, Edwin Floyd, Norma Jean and James William WELCH and one sister, Mrs. Mary CRAMER of San Rafel, California and many other relatives and friends.
Mrs CARLSON had not been in the best of health for several years, but it was not thought that her condition was alarming. Her death came as a shock to her relatives and friends. Funeral services ere conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Haddam Church by the Rev. J.P. SNARE. Interment was made in the Haddam Cemetery.
Katherine HOLLAND SCHMITT was born June 23, 1856 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and departed this life July 23, 1941 at the age of 85 years, and one month, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C.S. ZIMMERMAN, nine miles north of Morrowville. At an early age she came with her parents to IL, then in 1867 they came to Washington Co, Kansas.
On Jan 25, 1872 she was united in marriage to Ferdinand SCHMITT. To this union were born eight children. Her husband and three sons preceded her in death. Those remaining to mourn her departure are Mrs. C. S. (Mary) ZIMMERMAN, Morrowville, KS, Mrs. W. L. (Emma) BASTOW, Haddam, KS, Fred J. of Seattle, Washington, Mrs. J. B.(Flora) HARRIS of Maywood, California, George of Powell, Wyoming, 19 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, one brother T.L. HOLLAND of Norton, KS, nieces and nephews and a host of friends. In 1907 she united with the Methodist Church of Fairbury, NE. She was a loving wife and mother, always helping her neighbors and friends in time of sickness. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge of Haddam, KS. She knew all the hardships of the pioneer women. In 1903 she with her husband moved to Spokane, WA where she spent a number of years in nursing. The last fifteen years she has made her home with her daughters, in which time she had a long illness. Funeral services were conducted in the ZIMMERMAN home Friday afternoon, by the Rev. I.C. WILLARD, pastor of the Morrowville Methodist church. Interment was made in the Greenfield Cemetery. .
The community was grieved to hear of the passing of Miss Maxine SCHROEDER at an Omaha hospital Saturday noon. She had been taken there the first of the week, suffering from an illness which was first thought to be polio. An autopsy was performed following her death and it was found that a tumor had formed on her brain. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Washington Methodist Church by the Rev. John NEWTON of Marysville, assisted by the Rev. M.H. BISBEE. Interment was made in teh Washington cemetery. A story of her life --------
Maxine Ruth SCHROEDER, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Carl SCHROEDER, was born on a farm north of Haddam, Feb 22, 1924, and departed this life in the Douglas Co. Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, Saturday, Sept 1, 1945, at the age of 21 years, 6 months and 9 days. Her death followed a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Apr 29, 1941 and one brother, Duane died 11 years ago at the age of eight months. Maxine attended the rural schools of Union and Iowa Creek and graduated for the Morrowville Rural High School with the class of 1942. Following her graduation she taught two terms at Larabee and a half term last year at Eureka. She was the youngest daughter of a family of eleven children. Her mother, Mrs. Emile SCHROEDER, a brother William of North Platte, NE; a sister Mrs. Helen SLATER of Fairbury, Mrs. Bernice LANDIS, Haddam, Pfc Ernest SCHROEDER, Camp Campbell, Ky, Mrs. Gertrude MAYER, Haddam, Ralph SCHROEDER S 1/C stationed at San Francisco, California, Marion Vern and Vern and Victor of teh home, her grandmother, Mrs. Helene PETERS of Washington, four nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends mourn her passing. .
COMPENDIUM OF BIOGRAPHY Of Henry County Indiana B.F. Bowen 1920
Page 341,342,343
Surnames mentioned in this biography are: Miller, Brookshire, Shelley, Kiriley, Darling, Rix, Pearson, Armstrong, Coon, McCormick,
WILLIAM BROOKSHIRE
Among the many gallant and brave soldiers who volunteered from the state of Indiana to save the American union from disruption by the South in the blood thirsty rebellion of 1861-5 was the gentleman whose name stands at the head of this biographical sketch, but who is now one of the most respected and thrifty agriculturists of Harrison Township, Henry County, Indiana. Although he was of southern extraction, like many others whose parents came from that section of the country, he was possessed of true patriotism and was but too glad to avail himself of the opportunity to volunteer his services in the cause of the Union when the proper time came to manifest his love of the cause of liberty and the Union. William Brookshire was born in New Castle this County, on the 6th of August 1835, and is the son of Endsley and Elizabeth (Shelley) Brookshire. The ancestors of the subject were Scotch-English. His paternal grandfather was a native of England, but came to this country before the Revolution and with the true spirit of loyalty to his adopted country assisted the colonists in obtaining their independence. In the second war with England, in 1812, he was also in the military service of his country and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel. At the close of this struggle he located in North Carolina, where he lived during the remainder of his life. His son, the father of the subject, was born in the latter state, but emigrated to Indiana and settled on the site where the city of New Castle now stands. That was in 1813 and at the time he came to this state he was but a penniless boy. At the age of fifteen years he went to work for Wilson Clift and was in his employ one Year, receiving for his work the sum of fifty dollars. Out of this he boarded himself and managed to save twenty-five dollars. About this time his uncle arrived in this state from North Carolina and entered a tract of one hundred and sixty acres of land and by him the subject was employed for four years, receiving fifty dollars per year. From his salary and money earned by extra work he saved two hundred and fifty dollars and this he invested in forty acres of land situated west of New Castle, which he had entered from the government. He at once entered actively upon the work of improving this property, clearing the land, planting an orchard, building a house. Etc. He subsequently sold that place for four hundred dollars and bought another place of eighty acres, upon which he resided until the time of his death, May 30, 1898, at the advanced age of ninety-eight years. At the age of twenty-five years he united with the Wesleyan Methodist church, in which he became a minister and continued as such until his death. In politics he was a Republican and for many years held the office of justice of the peace. In New Castle, this County, Mr. Brookshire was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Shelley, the daughter of Eli and Abagail Shelley. Her parents were natives of Pennsylvania, moving from that state to Tennessee, and thence in 1840, to Indiana. To them were born a family of nine children, five boys and four girls, William, the immediate subject, being the oldest in the family. William Brookshire experienced all the hardships and privations incident to the lives of the early pioneers and early, developed a sturdy manhood, both physically and morally. He assisted his father in the arduous task of creating a home in the new country, splitting rails, pulling stumps, building fences, plowing the land, and the many other arduous duties of the early farm. He learned the trade of a carpenter, in the meantime also giving keen attention to the mastery of the common English branches. He thus became sufficiently equipped to teach school, which pursuit he folio Wed during the winter months, working at the carpenter's trade during the summers. While he was thus engaged the dark cloud of civil strife rose in the southern horizon and, feeling that his services were needed by his Country, he volunteered to go to the front as a defender of his Country's flag. He enlisted at Richmond, Indiana, in Company D, Thirty-sixth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, under the command of Capt. Isaac Kiriley, and were sent to Indianapolis for equipment. From there they were sent to Camp Wickliffe on guard duty and on the 6th and 7th of April, 1862, were engaged in the battle at Shiloh, and afterward at Crab Orchard, Whitesides, Buzzard Roost and Huntsville, being under fire for thirty days. They retreated to Nashville and to Louisville, and later engaged the enemy at Stone River. The subject's term of service having expired, he returned home in September 1864, holding the rank of corporal at the time of his discharge. Upon returning to his home he resumed the occupations of carpentering and school teaching. He had prior to the outbreak of the war bought a sixty-acre tract in Harrison Township, this County, going in debt on the account, but by the time of his marriage, in 1866, he had, by hard work and rigid economy, liquidated this indebtedness and had seven hundred dollars in cash. He worked at his trade and lived on his father's farm for a while, but in September 1867, he moved onto his own land, which he has since cultivated. He has prospered and has added to his possession from time to time until he now owns one hundred and twenty acres here and eighty acres in Greensboro Township. In addition to the tilling of the soil, Mr. Brookshire has given considerable attention to the breeding, raising and selling of livestock and has found this a profitable source of income. Since 1848 he has been largely engaged in the capacity of an auctioneer, in which he has been signally successful, as he is in all his undertakings. He has now amassed a very comfortable competence, all acquired by his own strenuous endeavors. On the 10th of May 1866, William Brookshire was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Miss Elizabeth Miller, a native of Henry County, born January 31, 1848. This union has been a most congenial and happy one and has resulted in the birth of the following children: John XV married Effie Darling, and resides in California: Emma J. is the wife of Charles Rix; Ella is the wife of Charles Pearson; Perry H married Etta Armstrong; Charles E. married Pearl Coon; Minnie is the wife of Luther McCormick; Thomas is unmarried and lives in Hollister, California; Weaver, a practical farmer, is unmarried and is at home. All of these children have been given the benefit of a good, practical common school education. In politics the subject is a pronounced Republican and takes a keen interest in the success of his party at the polls. Fraternally he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, belonging to Lodge No. 375 at Kennard, and has twice passed all the chairs in the subordinate lodge and twice represented the lodge in the grand lodge. He is not affiliated with any religious denomination, but is obedient to the principle laid down in the Golden Rule and is a liberal contributor to churches and other worthy objects. He has taken an interest in public affairs generally, and has several times acted in the capacity of administrator of estates. He also holds the responsible position of treasurer of the Ashland Gas Company in his locality. Mr. and Mrs. Brookshire have lived strictly upright lives and have thus gained the respect of their neighbors and won from many of them the warmest sentiments of personal friendship. The early defense of his native country and his excellent management of his affairs since peace finally spread her mantle over the fair face of the land, have been the means of exciting in the rising generation a spirit of emulation and imitation that must redound in the future welfare of the township and the ultimate advancement of public improvements within all its bounds.
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