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Hart, John

Date of Death: 31 Aug 1901
Subject: John Hart
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 6 Sep 1901, p. 1

John Hart, an old respected citizen, of Savannah, died at Colorado Springs, Saturday last, Aug. 31, 1901, and was buried at Savannah Monday of this week. He was a brother of Mrs. Ellzy VanBuskirk, of this city.

Harris, Lucile

Date of Death: [19] June 1903
Subject: Lucile Harris
Source: unknown, possibly 19 Jun 1903

Elijah Harris’ Daughter Dead Lucile Harris, the little seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Harris, living eight miles west of Savannah, died Saturday. The remains were taken to the Fillmore Cemetery and interred after the funeral, which was conducted at the home Sunday.

Harman, Henry

Date of death: 14 Jan 1897
Subject: Henry Harman
Source: St. Joseph Daily News, 14 Jan 1897, p. 2

Henry Harmon [sic], an inmate of the insane asylum, died last night of pneumonia, and the body will be shipped today to his former home at Rosendale. Eight or ten patients at the asylum have died lately of the same disease.

Harlan, Andrew J.

Date of Death: 19 May 1907
Subject: Andrew J. Harlan
Source: New York Times, 20 May 1907

Savannah, Mo., May 19.– Judge Andrew J. Harlan died this morning in this city. He was reputed to be the last survivor of the Forty-second Congress. He was a member of the Forty-second and Forty-third Congresses from Indiana. He was 92 years old.

Hare, Henry Clay

Date of Death: 8 Jul 1921
Subject: Henry Clay Hare
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 22 Jul 1921, p. 1

We regret to learn of the death of Henry Hare, an old and highly esteemed citizen citizen [sic] of Fillmore, which occurred at his home, July 8, at the age of 77 years. For many years he was a merchant of Fillmore. He was twice married, his second wife being Jennie L. Graham, of near Oregon, who survives him. There were three children by the second marriage; those surviving are: William, on the home farm near Fillmore, and Roscoe, cashier of the Farmers’ Bank of Fillmore.

Hardin Sons

Date of Death: Apr 1910
Subject: Richard, Martin, Dennis & Earl Hardin
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 29 Apr 1910, p. 1

Surely the cup of sorrow of Charles Hardin and wife is more than filled. Their family lives in Andrew county, near the Iron Bridge. The death messenger came to this humble home, and within 48 hours had taken from them their four sons, Richard, aged 19, who died Monday morning; Sunday night, Mart aged 15; Sunday afternoon Dennis, aged 14, and Earl, Sunday morning, aged 10. All of these children were attacked with measles, and in each case pneumonia developed, and with all the best of care and physicians, it seemed that the disease made such rapid work, that nothing could possible save them.

The funeral services were held Monday afternoon, and the four bodies were buried side by side at Fillmore.

Hannah, John W.

Date of Death: 10 Aug 1896
Subject: John W. Hannah
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 9 Oct 1896, p. 8

John Hannah was born in December, 1805, in Bourbon county, Kentucky, and in 1845 became a citizen of Andrew county, Mo., where he remained until his death, Aug. 11, 1896, aged 91 years and 8 months; he left no word of hope to his companion and daughter, and many friends who were present. His remains were laid to rest in the old Baptist church cemetery by the side of his former companion, services being conducted by J. W. Stephenson.

Thanks were returned to friends and neighbors for their kindness, and recognition of the skill and noble kindness of Dr. Bullock, and the respect he has shown the family of the deceased.

Friend.

Hall, Minnie (Roberts)

Date of Death: 25 Jan 1914
Subject: Minnie B. (Roberts) Hall
Source: Savannah Reporter, 30 Jan 1914, p. 1, column 4

Mrs. J. J. Hall Buried Wednesday.

Minnie B. Roberts was born in Andrew county, Missouri, January 4, 1883, and died at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Kansas City, Ks., January 25, 1914. She was the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Roberts of this county. On June 28, 1905, she was married to Jesse J. Hall and continued as his devoted and happy wife until the time of her death. In her early girlhood she made her confession of faith in the Savior and united with the Christian church. Her home had always been in Andrew county until in October, 1912, at which time she and her husband made their home at Cherryvalle, Ks., where they resided when she was stricken with a fatal illness. Besides her husband and parents she leaves surviving her a sister Ruth and five brothers, Will, Jesse, Claude, Lloyd and Loren. One brother, Earnest preceded her twenty-one years ago. She was a devout Christian and an earnest gleaner in the Master’s Vineyard. At the time of her death she was president of the C. W. B. M. at Cherryvale, Ks., and the teacher of the Philathea Bible Class of the Christian church at that place. During her short residence in her new home she made many warm and true friends who join with the friends and loved ones here in mourning. She also taught school in Andrew county for several years. The funeral was conducted by A. R. Hunt from the Savannah Christian church Wednesday and interment was in the Savannah cemetery.

Griffith, Nancy (Francis)

Date of Death: 6 Mar 1866
Subject: Nancy (Francis) Griffith
Source: St. Louis Christian Advocate, 10 May 1866, p. 7

At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. India A. Kenyan, on the 6th of March, 1866, Nancy Griffith, in the 87th year of her age. Mother Griffith was the daughter of William and Sarah Francis. She was born in Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. Early in life she emigrated to Kentucky, and in 1838, to Andrew county, Missouri. She had been a devoted member of the Methodist Church and a most exemplary Christian for nearly sixty years. Her piety was uniform and cheerful. Her mental faculties remained unimpaired to the last. She loved to talk of death as the gate to endless joy; she looked forward to it with fond anticipation. Her death was as calm and peaceful as an infant’s slumber, without pain or struggle; she fell asleep in Jesus.

H. H. Hedgpeth

Gossett, William Madison

Date of Death: 3 Sep 1916
Subject: William Madison Gossett
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 8 Sep 1916, p. 1

We are called upon in this issue to announce the death of one of Southern Holt’s prominent and substantial citizens, one greatly esteemed by all who had the pleasure of a personal acquaintance. William S. [sic] Gossett died at his home in Forbes township, Sunday last, September 3, from typhoid fever. He was 54 years of age, and leaves a wife. The body was taken to Savannah, Tuesday, for burial. He was one of the largest land owners in Forbes township, and for several years was engaged in the mercantile business at Forbes. We hope for an obituary notice for our next issue.

Source: Holt County Sentinel, 15 Sep 1916, p. 2

We announced the death of William Gossett in our last week’s issue. We are now able to say more as regarding his life.

Mr. Gossett was a splendid citizen; he was one of Forbes’ substantial farmers and stock raisers; he was an ever busy man, and his word was always regard as good as his bond. He was considerate in his dealings with his tenants and fellow-men, and was liberal and generous hearted. His neighbors could always rely on him in the hoar of suffering and need, and all looked upon him as an ideal citizen and reliable friend.

William Madison Gossett was born near Summerset, Pulaski county, Kentucky, December 23, 1862, and died at his home in Forbes township, September 3, 1916, having reached the age of 53 years, 8 months and 11 days at the time of his taking off, which resulted from typhoid fever.

Mr. Gossett came to Missouri in 1885, and on August 18, 1894, he led Cora McCall [sic] to the altar, who now survives him. Mr. Gossett is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Harriet Lease, of Forbes, and Mrs. Hannah Lease, of Bolckow; also three brothers, Windfield S., of Forbes; Blucher, of Bolckow, Mo., and Gooder, of Piedmont, Oklahoma. His father died in May, 1872, and his mother May 18, 1906. One brother died in 1867, and another in 1898.

At a meeting, conducted by an uncle, he was converted, while in young manhood, and united with the M. E. church, South, and he passed to the beautiful beyond steadfast in his faith.

All the immediate members of the family, including three nieces, attended the funeral, which was conducted from the Savannah Christian church, Tuesday of last week, September 5, by Elder A. R. Hunt, of the Christian church, the interment being in the Savannah cemetery.

Gossett, Asa

Date of Death: 20/23 Apr 1898
Subject: Asa Gossett
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 22 Apr 1898, p. 1

Asa Gossett, a brother of the Gossett Brothers at Forbes, died at his home, six miles west of Bolckow, Andrew county, this state, Wednesday, April 20, 1898. The remains were laid to rest at Gravel Wall, Thursday, 21 inst. He was well and favorable [sic] known in this section, and was for many years associated with James Hodgens, now of this city, in the stock business.

Gordon, Mary (Stilfield)

Date of Death: 6 Jul 1901
Subject: Mary Laura (Stilfield) Gordon
Source: St. Joseph Gazette-Herald, 07 Jul 1901, p. 7

Mary L. Gordon, age 52 years, widow of Charles H. Gordon, died Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Funeral will take place from her late residence, Park Ave. Hotel, South St. Joseph, Tuesday afternoon, July 9th, at 2 o’clock. Interment at Green cemetery.

Gordon, Alpheus

Date of Death: 20 Oct 1905
Subject: Alpheus F. Gordon
Source: probably Savannah Reporter, Oct 1905

Alpheus F. Gordon was born Feb. 29, 1856, in Guilford county, North Carolina; and departed this life October 20, 1905, being 49 years, 7 months and 21 days old. In 1858 he moved with his parents to Andrew county, where he has since resided. He was converted to the Christian faith several years ago. April 1, 1886, he was married to Mary A. Kimberlin. To this union were born two sons, Clifford G. and Adrian E. Gordon. He is survived by his wife, two sons and three sisters, Mrs. T. J. Kelly, of Andrew county, Mrs. Eliza Large and Mrs. Ellen Devault, of Kansas. He was a kind husband, a loving father, a true friend, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Kearby, of Savannah, at High Prairie Church, Sunday, October 22, at 11 a.m. in the presence of a vast concourse of people.

Goiens, Jimmie

Date of Death: 16 Feb 1896
Subject: Jimmie Goiens
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 21 Feb 1896, p. 4

Corning. Died, Friday evening, Feb’y 14 [sic], 1896, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Goiens. The remains were interred at Amazonia, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Goiens have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.

Glazier, George W.

Date of Death: 21 Jul 1873
Subject: George W. Glazier
Source: Andrew County Republican, 25 Jul 1873, p. 3

Our citizens have been called upon to part with another of their number– one who, by his genial and pleasant ways in social intercourse, and by honesty and integrity in business, had endeared himself to all who became intimately acquainted with him, and won the respect and confidence of the whole community. George W. Glazier, after a prolonged illness of several weeks, died at half-past five o’clock, Monday morning last, July 21, from the effects of congestive fever. The deceased was born on the 10th of April, 1828, in Berne township, Athens county, Ohio. The family afterward removed to Ames township, in the same county, where they lived for many years. His two brothers, William and Absalom, both younger than George, and his father, have preceded him to the grave. His mother, now nearly seventy years old and residing in this city, is alone left of the whole family, having buried her three boys and husband. On the 7th day of December 1855, Mr. Glazier arrived with his family and took up his residence in Savannah, engaging in the mercantile business in partnership with Mr. Eli Alderman. His mother followed him some time afterward. In June, 1871, the firm of Alderman & Glazier was dissolved, and Mr. Glazier began business alone in the store which he occupied at the time of his death. The deceased leaves a wife and four children (two of them by a former wife) inconsolable for the loss of a devoted husband and a kind and loving father– Carrie, wife of S. B. Sanborn; John, a young man; and two boys, Frank and Charlie. The funeral took place from the Sixth Street Methodist Church, Rev. J. Gillies preaching the funeral sermon. A very large number of citizens were present and followed his remains to their last resting-place.

Gilmore, Elizabeth (Blair)

Date of Death: 17 Jan 1921
Subject: Elizabeth (Blair) Gilmore
Source: unknown, Jan 1921

The funeral services for the late Mrs. John C. Gilmore were held at the M.E. Church South Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 with the address by Reverend A. D. Seelig and burial was in the Savannah Cemetery.

Elizabeth Blair, daughter of Thomas and Eliza Blair, was born near Londonderry, County Donegal, Ireland, December 25, 1851. She died in Savannah, Missouri, January 17, 1921, at the age of 69 years and 23 days.

Thomas and Eliza (Patterson) Blair, with their children, except one daughter who remained in Ireland, came to the United States and settled near Oregon, Holt Co., Mo. in 1866. In 1870, on March 6, Elizabeth was united in marriage to John C. Gilmore. To this union were born eight children. One daughter, Eva, died at the age of nine years, the following are still living: Mrs. Gottleib (Mary) Yenni, of the Bennet Lane neighborhood; Mrs. Clyde (Susan) Thrailkill of St. Joseph; William Gilmore of Savannah; Robert Gilmore of St. Joseph; Mrs. Lee (Grace) Thrailkill of Omaha; Mrs. William (Anna) Benningfield of Milwaukee and Harry Gilmore of St. Joseph. Besides these children there are fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two brothers, Robert and Andrew Blair of Rosendale and one sister Mrs. Michael (Katherine) Killean of Fairbury, Nebraska are also living.

As a wife, Mrs. Gilmore was true and faithful; as a mother, loving, kind, gentle and always thoughtful of her children; as friend and neighbor, always considerate and kind. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Gibson, Logan Finley

Date of Death: 1 Feb 1875
Subject: Logan Finley Gibson
Source: Andrew County Republican, 12 Feb 1875, p. 1

Union Star, Mo., Feb. 6th, ’75

Editor Republican:– Mr. Logan Gibson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gibson, died at the parent’s [sic] residence on the morning of the 1st inst. of diabetes.

Gibson, George Wesley

Date of Death: 20 Apr 1893
Subject: George Wesley Gibson
Source: Savannah Reporter, Apr 1893

People are astonished and frequently started at the wonderful progress that science is making from day to day. A hundred years ago, the great statesman, Carnot, upon examining a certain invention, said to the inventor, “Bring to me that man who dares to do what God Almighty cannot- tie a knot in a stretched string.”

The most difficult and most scientific surgical operation every attempted in Andrew County was successfully performed Wednesday by Dr. David Bryant of our city and assisted by Drs. W. H. Bryant, Bennett, Burtch and Parks.

About thirty years ago at the Battle of Lone Jack, Wesley Gibson, who lives about six miles southwest of Bolckow, was shot in the head, the bullet going thru the skull and finding lodgement. The aperture made by the bullet healed in the course of time, and Mr. Gibson, while suffering considerably at frequent intervals, had been able to follow the pursuit of farming with success. About two months ago, however, he had a stroke of paralysis and since that time has had several convulsions. The physicians in attendance concluded that his serious condition arose from the pressure of that bullet upon the brain, and that the only hope of prolonging his life beyond a few hours, or days at most, was to repine or cut into the skull and extract the bullet. Dr. D. B. Bryant was selected to perform this most difficult and dangerous operation, which he accomplished in a manner that demonstrates the fact he is possessed of superior skill in his profession.

He cut out of the skull a circular section about one half inch in diameter and found the bullet, which had been very much flattened, encrusted or enclosed in a sack which had grown around it. Mr. Gibson’s condition is very serious but his chance of life is much improved by the removal of the bullet and hopes are entertained for his recovery.

Too much credit cannot be given to Dr. Dave Bryant for his surgical skill and being the youngest physician in the county for years, we predict for him a brilliant future.

Source: Savannah Reporter, next edition

George W. Gibson was born in Kentucky June 9, 1837 and came to Missouri when a boy with his parents. Was married to Mary E. Violett April 25, 1865. Nine children were born to them, of whom eight survive, two sons and six daughters. In 1870 he settled on a farm near Rosendale. He died at his residence April 20, 1893 at 6 o’clock P.M. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church at Gravel Wall April 21st, Rev. John H. Best conducting the services.

Gibbins, Margaret Ann (Breit)

Date of Death: 10 Sep 1913
Subject: Margaret Ann (Breit) Gibbins
Source: Savannah Reporter19 Sep 1913

The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. William Gibbins took place at the Crown Hill church Friday morning with Rev. J. W. Keithley in charge. She died September 10, aged thirty-nine years, ten months and twenty-seven days. She was a daughter of Frederick Breit, who was an early settler, and she leaves besides her husband and son, Arthur, five brothers, J. E. Breit, U. G., W. I., J. S. F., and C. S., and one sister Mrs Ora Pyle. Miss Margaret Anna Breit was married to William Gibbins, October 15, 1899. She was converted under the preaching of Rev. C. C. Selecman and lived a consistant [sic] Christian life and was a loving mother and devoted wife. The remains were placed in the Savannah cemetery.

George, Ida Hazel (Proffit)

Date of Death: 2 Aug 1918
Subject: Ida Hazel (Proffit) George
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 9 Aug 1918, p. 3

Mrs. Hazel Proffit George was born in Holt county, February 14, 1901, and died in the Sisters’ Hospital in St. Joseph, Aug. 2, 1918, at the age of 17 years, 5 months and 19 days. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Proffit, Sr., and June 8, 1918, was united in marriage to Ellsworth George, and to them one son was born. Besides leaving husband and son, she leaves father, mother and four sisters, ten brothers, and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held in the Christian church in Fillmore, conducted by Rev. Ruth Smith, from Maitland, and the body was laid to rest in the Fillmore cemetery to await the call on Resurrection morning.

Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more, but ye see me; because I live, ye shall live also. John 14:14.