FARMER FOUND DEAD.
John Thomas Snyder, a Bachelor Who Died Alone Near Barnard, Dead Two Days When Discovered
BARNARD, Mo., Jan. 20. John Thomas Snyder, fifty years of age, a bachelor who lived alone on a farm a mile and a half from Barnard, was found dead late yesterday afternoon in his home by a hunter. Tobe Bear. Snyder was found upon his knees, fully dressed, with his overcoat cap and glasses on. On the floor was a filled but unlighted pipe, and in one hand an unlighted match. One hand of the dead man rested upon a chair and the other on the bed. Snyder’s mules were in the barn, harnessed and ready for work.

It is probably that Snyder had been dead two days when Bear, one of his friends, discovered him. The dead man had been a sufferer from diabetes and it is supposed that this caused his death. He had been in St. Joseph Tuesday for treatment.

Snyder’s sister, Mrs. Harvey Goforth, lives at Bolckow, where the body was taken. The funeral will be held at that place tomorrow.

Coroner J. H. Todd of Maryville was notified and went to Bolckow today to view the body.

Source: St. Joseph News-Press, 20 January 1912, p. 1, col. 7.

Date of Death: 7 Jan 1917
Subject: Mary Elizabeth (Allison) Snapp
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 12 Jan 1917, p. 5

Mrs. Mary Sapp [sic, throughout], died in St. Joseph, Sunday last, January 7th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Lewis, at the age of 67 years. She was the widow of M. M. Sapp, and the family formerly resided at Forbes. She is survived by four sons, and four daughters, James A., of St. Joseph; Bernie, of Hot Springs, Ark.; Jesse E., of Highland, Kans.; Jno. W., of Forest City; Mrs. A. C. Decker, of Troy, Kans.; Mrs. George Cook, of Bigelow; Miss Margaret, of Minneapolis, Minn.; and Mrs. Lewis, of St. Joseph. The body was taken to Fillmore on Tuesday, for burial.

Date of death: 8 September 1900
Subject: William A. Smith
Source: St. Joseph Daily News, 8 September 1900, p. 5

William A. Smith, aged 40 years, 8 months, 11 days, died at the residence of his father, Michael Smith, No. 1411 North Twelfth street, last night at 9:15, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at the residence Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment at Green cemetery. Friends of the family invited to attend.

Date of Death: 26 Nov 1902
Subject: Thomas K. Smith
Source: The Democrat, 15 Dec 1902, p.1

It is with infinite sadness that we chronicle the death of one of Andrew counties [sic] pioneer citizens, a man loved and respected by all who knew him and whose name has always been synonomous [sic] of uprightness.

T. K. Smith, affectionately known to old and young as Uncle Tom, quietly and peacefully passed over the river, Wednesday night, November 26th.

The night before about 8:30 p.m. apparently in usual health he stepped out on the porch and a few moments later a member of the family heard him groaning. A search was instituted and it was found that he had fallen from the porch into the open cellarway. He was carried into the house and although unconscious there was only a slight wound on his head and it was not thought that he was so very badly injured. Dr. Peter was called and Doctor Houston. They decided that Uncle Tom had suffered an apoplectic stroke and probably fell from the porch into the cellar. He never regained consciousness and peacefully passed away.

To the bereaved relatives we extend our heartfelt sympathy. Uncle Tom has gone to join his loved companion who preceded him to the better land only a few months ago.– Whitesville Banner

Date of Death: 7 May 1911
Subject: Telitha (Turpin) Smith
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 12 May 1911, p. 2

Mrs. John Smith died suddenly at the home of Lum Patterson, Sunday last, May 7th, aged 74 years. She leaves a husband, one son and two grandchildren. Prior to her marriage she was Telithia [sic] Turpin, and was raised in Andrew county. She was buried from the old Trinity church, near Amazonia, on Tuesday of this week. With her passing, was the third death in the family since February 22d, of this year.

Date of Death: 5 Apr 1904
Subject: Susannah (Copple) Smith
Source: probably Savannah Reporter, Apr 1904

At. 3 o’clock p.m. Sunday, April 5th, there were interred in the Fairview cemetery, five miles north of Savannah, the mortal remains of one who for the last twenty years has held the distinction of being the oldest resident of Andrew county.

In 1838 there emigrated from Indiana to the then far west, four young, married men, whose wives were sisters. The names of these men were Elijah M. Smith, Henry Foster, Ralph Dixon and Noah Garren. The maiden name of their wives was Copple. These four families, with three others, constituted at the time the entire population of the territory that is now Andrew county. The hardships and deprivations that these sturdy pioneers underwent, we who are enjoying the fruit of their labors will never know. They secured, each, a tract of land– that same land which today is ready sale at prices ranging all the way from $50 to $100 per acre– this land they bought from the U. S. government, under the administration of James K. Polk.

One by one, during the years that have come and gone, these persons relinquished their hold upon, not only their land, but upon all earthly things and passed into the presence of Him who created the land and all things. The last to pass away was Susannah, the wife of Elijah M. Smith; he having died Aug. 26, 1860. She was the mother of six boys and six girls. Those living are Joseph D., William, George, Mrs. J. C. Goforth, Mrs. Sanford Rhoades, and Mrs. Thos. Simpson, all of Nodaway county, Jno. C. who resides on the old homestead, five miles northwest of Savannah, and Mrs. Robert Hopecraft of Cumberland, Maryland. She had 58 grandchildren, 100 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was born in Indiana, January 15th, 1816. Obeyed the Gospel of Christ in 1849 or 1850, and lived a devoted Christian to the end.

A large number of persons attended the funeral services, which were conducted by her pastor, Eld. W. A. Chapman, at the Fairview Church, of which she was a charter member, and from which she was only dismissed by death. Truly a mother in Israel has fallen asleep. “Asleep in Jesus; Blessed sleep! From which one never wakes to weep.”

W. A. C.

Date of Death: 11 Jun 1922
Subject: Joseph A. Smith
Source: unknown, 1922

Aged Andrew County Man Dies Near Cosby June 11 After Life of Usefulness

Joseph A. Smith died at his home near Cosby Sunday June 11, 1922 at the age of 80 years, 9 months and 9 days He had been a resident of Andrew County since 1851. Joseph A. Smith was born in Orange County, Indiana, September.2, 1841 he moved with his parents to Missouri Andrew County In 1851. He enlisted in the 12th Missouri Cavalry at the age of 18 and served his country three years and was honorably discharged. He was united in marriage October 28, 1869, to Liza Castle who died at her home August 19 1877. To this union two children were born William J. Smith of Helena, Montana and Mrs. A. M. Kimberlin of Helena. He was united in marriage in 1879 to Alice Orange. To this union three chi1dren were born. Mrs. J. E. Wright and Mrs. W. H. Lafon both of St. Joseph and Myrtle Mae Smith who went before him at the age of three years. He leaves nineteen grandchildren. Mr. Smith united with the Bethel Baptist Church in February 1889. He was ever unselfish and kind always doing something for others even to the last day, planning something to do or have done for the benefit or the pleasure or comfort of those around him. He had been failing in health for six years. Rev S. Riggs conducted the funeral services Tuesday at 12 o’clock at the Bethel Church. The many beautiful flowers expressed the love of the relatives, neighbors and friends who followed the remains to the Bethel Cemetery, where the body was laid to rest. The Odd Fellows gave their burial rites. He leaves to mourn his going, his wife, his children and his grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Servant of God, well done. Thy glorious warfare’s past, The battle fought, The race is won, And thou are crowned at last.

FRANK M. SMITH is the directing head of a business, a department store in scope, which is known to every family in Rooks County and which for many years has had an undeviating patronage among the best families in and around Stockton. He has spent most of his life in Rooks County and is a son of the late John Thomas Smith, whose life was a noteworthy contribution to that community.

John Thomas Smith was born on a farm in Andrew County, Missouri, September 22, 1850, and died suddenly at Stockton October 3, 1917, aged sixty-seven years and eleven days. As a boy he showed ambition to acquire more than an average education and made the most of opportunities. He attended the public schools, the high school at Savannah, Missouri, the Kirksville Normal School and the St. Joseph Business College, paying his way through most of these institutions by his individual earnings. He taught school for several years, his work as teacher being done in Missouri, Colorado and one term in Paradise Township of Rooks County.

October 31, 1874, he married Martha Elizabeth Snowden, one of the pupils in a school where he taught. After his marriage Mr. Smith went to Colorado and spent five years herding and rounding up cattle along the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, between Pueblo and Colorado Springs. Seeking a permanent home, he found it when a chance visit brought him to Rooks County in 1879. He took up a homestead in Paradise Township, but was soon more than a homesteader or farmer in that locality. He taught a school, was a township officer, and in 1886 was elected county clerk, moving his family to Stockton. His record as county clerk for four years set a high standard for efficiency in the conduct of the affairs of that office. In 1890 he formed a partnership in the hardware business with C. H. Dewey, who retired after six years and left Mr. Smith to conduct the business alone. After one change in location the business was moved to the building now owned by the J. T. Smith Hardware Company. In 1902 Mr. Smith bought the Wilson Furniture and Hardware Business, and the two stores were then conducted as the J. T. Smith Hardware and Furniture Company. For fifteen years he was an ideal example of the service that can be rendered by an undertaker. He was a member of the city council, for four years was mayor, and it was largely through his efforts that the Stockton Cemetery was bought by the city and plans made for its beautification. He was a member of five fraternal organizations and for thirty-one years was a Mason, for twenty-three years he was a member of the Eastern Star, and in 1888 was initiated into the Odd Fellows. He was also a member of the Knights and Ladies of Security, being president of the Stockton Council at the time of his death. He belonged to the Modern Woodmen of America and had been a member of the National Guard. At the age of sixteen he joined the Christian Church, but his later years were spent in membership and communion with the Congregational Church.

Beyond this brief statement of facts the best appreciation of J. T. Smith’s career and character is found in the words of his pastor: “For nearly forty, years he has lived in Rooks county, and but few men have come in contact with more people in business, social life and religious work than he did. As a county official he knew what was right, and did what was best for the people. While he was managing the affairs of Stockton as mayor he showed the same honesty and good judgment that he used as a county official. He did not seek office for himself but that he might be of service to the county and town where he lived. As a successful business man he was willing to give his time and means to the community that had helped him to succeed. In the councils of the lodgeroom or the church his judgment and faithfulness will be missed. There are young men here today who have been influenced by his life who will take up the work that he has laid down and learn the joy of service. His heart was as sensitive as that of a child. His work during the past fifteen years in hundreds of sorrowing homes with their tears and broken hearts made him as tender and sympathetic as a woman. He lived a beautiful life and at the end was rewarded by being called home without a pain.”

Martha Elizabeth Snowden, wife of J. T. Smith, was born in Andrew County, Missouri, in 1854 and is still living at Stockton. They had four children: Frank M.; Ada, who died at the age of twenty-eight, the wife of B. C. Slason, a farmer at Stockton; Edith, wife of J. J. Winter, secretary of the Metz Packing Company at Concordia, Kansas; and Myrtle, wife of E. J. White, business partner of Frank M. Smith at Stockton.

Frank M. Smith was born at Savannah, Missouri, October 28, 1876, and was three years old when his parents located in Rooks County. He attended the rural schools, graduated from the high school at Stockton in 1894, and after two years experience in a store learning the business he entered the hardware and furniture business with his father and later with E. J. White as partner. As above noted, this is the leading store of its kind in Rooks County and in Western Kansas, and draws a trade from a radius of twenty-five and even forty miles away. The partners owns [sic] the building in which the store is located, which affords space on the main floor 25 by 150 feet, an upper story 25 by 80 feet, and a basement 50 by 150 feet.

Mr. Smith is secretary of the Rooks County Fair Association. He has been a leader in the war activities of Rooks County, and from the beginning of the war was chairman of the County Council of Defense. Much credit is due his capable administration for the fact that Rooks County always quickly responded and “went over the top” in every campaign for funds.

Mr. Smith is a republican, a member of the Congregational Church, was several times elected worshipful master of Newahcuba Lodge No. 189, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, is past high priest of Solomon Valley Chapter No. 81, Royal Arch Masons, a member of Phillipsburg Commandery of the Knights Templar, of Isis Temple of the Mystic Shrine at Salina, and of Concordia Lodge No. 586, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Mr. Smith has a beautiful modern home surrounded by fruit and shade trees, the house being built in 1906. June 3, 1903, at Stockton, Frank M. Smith married Miss Eva M. Brobst, daughter of J. H. and Belle Brobst. Her father, now deceased, was a pioneer attorney of Stockton. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have three children: Ethel, born in 1904; John, born in 1908; and Edwin, born in 1914.

Source: A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans, 1919, pp. 2403-04
Submitted: Monica Schirmer Eshelman

Date of Death: 20 Feb 1876
Subject: Jarvis Smith
Source: Andrew County Republican, 3 Mar 1876, p. 8

Died. Mr. Jarvis Smith, an old resident of this county, died, near Rochester, Feb. 20th, 1876. Aged, seventy-five years.

Date of Death: 19 Oct 1898
Subject: James Smith
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 12 Apr 1901, p. 4

During the last few years five persons have been foully murdered in Andrew county– A. H. Williams at Avenue City; James Smith, at Nodaway station; Henry Speth and Guy Shilliam, near the Maple Leaf railroad south of Savannah, and Frank W. Richardson inside his own home in Savannah– and yet, not one of the murderers has been punished. Certainly Andrew county is acquiring an unenviable record abroad.– Savannah Reporter

Date of Death: 1 Apr 1906
Subject: Henry Smith
Source: Rochester [IN] Evening Sentinel, 2 Apr 1906

The community was greatly shocked yesterday evening when Henry Smith fell on the street from apoplexy and died soon after being carried into Richter’s drug store.

Mr. Smith had been busy about his home during the day, but had not been feeling well for some days and told his wife he would go down town and get some groceries and maybe see a doctor and inquire if he needed some medicine. He walked down with Hugh Barnhart and chatted and laughed in his usual merry manner and stepped into a grocery and made some purchases. The next any one noticed him he fell to the pavement near the Bank of Indiana corner, and was carried into Richter’s drug store where Dr. Chas. Gould hurried to him but death was already present.

Henry D. [sic] Smith was born at Loral, Pennsylvania, November 6, 1835. There in 1858 he was united in marriage with Katherine Laney, and a few years later they moved to Savannah, Missouri, where they resided until her death in 1896. In 1898 he came to Rochester and on December 23, 1899, was married to Mrs. Perscilla A. Carter, and they have since lived in Rochester. Mr. Smith leaves one daughter, Mrs. Fred Hartley, of Savannah, Missouri, two sisters, Mrs. Albert Highway, of near Athens, and Mrs. Ellen Wiltshire, of near Macy, and one brother, Jerry D. Smith, of this place.

Henry Smith was an ideal old gentleman. As a neighbor and husband he was always a cheerful and jovial companion, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was an active member of the Methodist church, a strong advocate of temperance, honesty, and all of the higher qualities of citizenship, and the community has lost a man whose daily life was an honor to him and a blessing to all of his associates.

The funeral will be held at the residence, Wednesday morning, at 11 o’clock, the Rev. W. F. Switzer, of the Methodist church, officiating. The body will be taken to Mr. Smith’s old home, Savannah, Missouri, for burial, leaving here on the Erie 12:50 train Wednesday. Mrs. Smith is unable to attend the funeral.

Date of Death: 29 Jul 1865
Subject: Hamilton Smith
Source: The Liberty Tribune [Clay Co., MO], 11 Aug 1865

Obituary. – Dr. Hamilton Smith, one of the oldest and most influential citizens of Andrew county, died on Saturday last at his residence in Savannah, and was buried yesterday. He was an intelligent and highly honorable business man, and respected by all who knew him. Many friends will mourn his demise. – St. Joseph Herald.

Date of Death: 20 Jan 1918
Subject: Guy Oren Smith
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 1 Feb 1918, p. 6

Guy Oren Smith was born in Holt county, Missouri, August 5, 1893, died at Base Hospital, Fort Riley, Kansas, January 20, 1918, aged 24 years, 5 months and 15 days. He professed faith in Christ and united with the M. E. church South at Kimsey, at the age of 15 years. He, with his brother, Walter K., enlisted Oct. 2, 1918, and were assigned at Camp Funston, Guy as a member of Headquarters company and Walter, of Co. M, 356th Infantry. Nine weeks of his three months service was spent in the hospital, his suffering there borne by that quiet patience which characterized his life. He was a most loving and dutiful son and brother, and numbered his friends by his acquaintances. He leaves a father, mother, sister, five brothers and a host of relatives who deeply mourn his early departure. The cause of his death was Addison’s disease.

The body arrived at King City, Thursday, Jan. 24, on the 11:15 train, and was taken to his home 4 miles northwest of King City. The funeral was held from the Star Chapel M. E. church, of which he was a member, Friday, January 25, at 11 o’clock, conducted by Rev. E. L. Trotter, assisted by J. M. Carter, D. D., of the M. E. church of King City, and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining the church.

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The following from a distance were present at the funeral of Guy Smith: Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Loucks, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Loucks, Mrs. H. E. Burnett and son, Lemon, L. M. Meyer, S. G. Loucks, Ed Narans, of Holt county; Mrs. Chas. Dawson, Mrs. Edith Scranton, Mrs. Harvey Cook, of South St. Joseph; A. L. Smith, of Fort Calhoun, Neb., and his brother, Walter K., of Camp Funston, Kansas, was also present.

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Date of Death: 6/10 Jan 1857
Subject: John M. Singleton
Source: North West Democrat, Saturday, January 10, 1857, p. 3

“Died of Scarlet Fever, the 6th instant John M., infant son of Milton R. and Helen E. Singleton, aged twelve months and 10 days.

Oh ever thus from childhood’s hours
We see our fondest hopes decay;
We never love a tree or flower,
But ’tis the first to fade away,
We never nurse a favorite child,
To glad us with its happy eye,
But when it comes to know us well,
And loves us, too, ’tis sure to die.”

Date of Death: 11 Jan 1895
Subject: Christina (Hilsenbeck) Simmons
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 1 Feb 1895, p. 4

Mrs. Christina Hilsenbeck-Simmons, wife of J. T. Simmons, died at her home in Andrew county, January 11, 1895. She was born in Germany, September 5, 1864, and was united in marriage to the now bereaved husband, in September, 1885. The deceased was a sister to our fellow citizen, Fred Hilsenbeck, and a sister-in-law to W. E. Simmons of near this city. She leaves a husband, two sons and a daughter, three sisters and three brothers to mourn her loss. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Fillmore.

Date of Death: 25 Sep 1904
Subject: William A. Simerly
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 21 Oct 1904, p. 8

The murder of William A. Simerly on his farm near Fillmore, September 25th, 1904, was committed by Joseph Simerly, his 19 year old cousin, who is now in jail in Savannah. The murderer has made a written confession of the deed and it is now in the hands of the prosecuting attorney of that county. In his story of the crime, there is said to be a notable similarity with the evidence before the coroner’s jury.

Source: Holt County Sentinel, 25 Nov 1904, p. 5

Joseph Simerly pleaded guilty in the Savannah circuit court, Thursday of last week, to the charge of having killed his cousin, William A. Simerly, and was sentenced to 40 years in the penitentiary. The murderer is 17 years old, and the crime was committed near Fillmore some two months ago, and was one of the most astrocious [sic] in the criminal annuals of Andrew county. They were cousins and the murdered man was waylaid in a pasture and shot. The crime was committed because the murdered man had ordered the young man to stay away from the home of the murdered man.

Date of Death: 7 Nov 1912
Subject: Rachel (Lance) Simerly
Source: Savannah Reporter, Nov 1912

Mrs. Rachel Simerly died at her home in Fillmore, November 7, at the age of 78 years. The funeral services were held in the M. E. Church in Fillmore and interment was in the Fillmore cemetery.

Date of Death: 13 Jul 1916
Subject: Errett Simerly
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 8 Jan 1917, p. 1

Oscar W. Simerly and son, Errett, were killed by lightning, July 13, near Oregon.

Date of Death: 6 Sep 1884
Subject: Daisy Simerly
Source: Savannah Reporter, 12 Sep 1884

Fillmore, 9 Sept.) William Simerly’s little girl, aged 18 months, died, last Saturday morning, with catarrhal fever. The funeral, which took place at the M. E. Church, Sunday, was attended by a large concourse of people. The sorrowing relatives received the full sympathy of their friends in their sad affliction.

Date of Death: 18 Jun 1905
Subject: Mary Ann (Lefler) Shunk
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 30 Jul 1905, p. 5

Mary Ann Shunk died at the home of Grant Napier in Holt county, Sunday, June 18, 1905, at the age of 82 years, 6 [sic] months and 11 days. The remains were buried in the Fillmore cemetery Monday, after brief funeral services at the residence, conducted by Rev. M. H. Jordan. Her husband and seven children preceded her in death, while six children and a number of grandchildren remain to mourn her loss. She was born in Perry county, Ohio, December 7, 1822. Her maiden name was Mary Ann Leffler [sic].– Fillmore Lever.

Date of Death: 30 Jul 1910
Subject: Emily (Adams) Shirley
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 12 Aug 1910, p. 2

Mrs. Emily Shirley was born in Indiana, in November, 1823, and died in Forest City, July 30, 1910, aged 47 years. She was sick only a few days and was willing to go with the message came. She lived a consistent Christian and was true to her faith. She was loved and honored by all who had the pleasure of meeting her. She leaves a sister, Mrs. Eliza Lyons, of Forest City, and one brother, Martin Adams, of Portland, Ore., and a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends to mourn her departure. she had been making her home the past 5 years with her adopted son, David S. Beaty, of Atchison, Kan., for a number of years. She was a resident of Andrew county, near Nodaway, and was well and favorably known. Seven weeks ago she came to Forest City to assist in nursing and caring for her sister, Mrs. Eliza Lyons, who has been helpless the past six months, and owing to her illness only a quiet, short service was conducted at the home by Rev. Beal, pastor of the Baptist church, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Oregon cemetery.

Date of Death: 13 Aug 1909
Subject: Thalia (Kelley) Shipley
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 27 Aug 1909, p. 1

Our sympathy goes out to Judge Henry S. Kelley, in the loss of his daughter, which is made doubly sad in that she gave her hand in marriage to George W. Shipley, only a month ago, and her death came by an accident. She was born and raised in Savannah, and Thalia was ever a popular girl. She had been residing with a brother, Abraham, at San Diego, Cali., and only on July 17th last, was married to G. W. Shiply [sic], engineer of the Riverside, Cali., waterworks pumping plant. On the evening of August 18th, she went to the pumping station with her husband’s lunch as usual, and after eating it he left the room. In a moment he heard a scream and rushed to the engine room. There he saw his wife entangled in the powerful 20-foot belt that connected the engine with the pump: the belt had hurled he[r] beneath the pulley and held the body pinned fast. Life was crushed out instantly.

Date of Death: Jan 1914
Subject: William F. Shewmaker
Source: Savannah Reporter, Friday, 23 Jan 1914, p. 4, column 4

The remains of William Shoemaker, who died near Portland, Ore., last week, arrived here Wednesday and were buried in the Helena cemetery Thursday.

Date of Death: 16 May 1894
Subject: Rebecca (____) Holt Shawgo
Source: The Democrat, 18 May 1894

[Died] at the home of her son, Solomon Holt, 2 miles west of Savannah, Mo., May 16, 1894, of dropsy, Mrs. Rebecca Shawgo aged 81 years and 16 days. Mrs. Shawgo, or better known as grandmother Holt, has been a member of the O. S. Baptist Church for more than 60 years. She was a kind mother and loved by all who knew her. She came to Missouri from Illinois after the death of her second husband in 1871 and has lived here with her son for 22 years. Her remains were interred in the Dailey Cemetery Thursday.

Source: The Democrat, 25 May 1894

Grandma Holt’s remains were interred in the Daily Cemetery Thursday in presence of a large number of sympathizing friends.

Date of Death: 18 Mar 1919
Subject: Mary (Ryan) Shannon
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 22 Mar 1919

Mrs. Mary Shannon, thirty four years of age, died at her home at Rochester, Andrew county, Tuesday afternoon.