Date of Death: 30 Jun 1873
Subject: Clayton M. Boyles
Source: Andrew County Republican, 11 Jul 1873, p. 3

On Monday, the 30th of June, Clayton M. Boyles, an aged, widely known and highly respected citizen of Andrew county, departed this life, surrounded by his family and numerous friends, being in the fifty-fourth year of his age. Deceased was one of the early settlers of the county, and all the old citizens in the county will regret to learn of the death of their old friend. He was born in Athens county, Ohio. In 1831 his father and family emigrated to Elkhart county, Indiana. Clayton came to this county in 1839, the balance of the family following in 1841 or 1842, since which time they have made it their permanent home. Clayton Boyles performed the journey from Indiana to this county on foot. He has been known as a most untiring worker, his industry being at times carried to severe extremes. Yet a warmer heart never pulsated beneath a manly breast than that of Clayton M. Boyles. He has been a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church for a number of years, has reared a family of one son and four daughters, all of whom survive to mourn the loss of a beloved father. The father of the deceased, George Boyles, nearly eighty years of age, still lives, and was present at the death of his son. The family of the deceased have the sympathies of innumerable friends

same, “Correspondence”

Empire Prairie, Mo., July 6, 1873

Editor Republican– One of the oldest pioneers of Northwest Missouri is at rest. Clayton M. Boyles died at home, near Flag Springs, on Empire Prairie, Missouri, after a painful illness, and his remains were interred at two o’clock the 1st instant. Clayton M. Boyles was the son of George Boyles, who is still living, and is now nearly eighty years of age, and one of the oldest settlers of the Platte Purchase, Missouri. And as “Uncle George” has seen the many ups and downs and endured the many hardships of a pioneer’s life, he now sits down in his old days and enjoys the fruits of his honest toil, though he is bereaved by the death of his son. C. M. Boyles emigrated to the Platte Purchase a year or two before his father, nearly forty years ago, and settled on the farm where he lived so many years, and died. It is a beautiful place, in the heart of one of the richest countries in the West. Mr. Boyles came to this country a poor man; but, by his never ceasing energy and honest toil, he has accumulated a handsome fortune, he being one of the most wealthy farmers in this section of the country. Mr. Boyles leaves a wife and five children, four daughters and one son, all grown. In the death of Mr. Boyles, we lose one of our best citizens, a loving father, and a Christian. But it was God’s will that he should go. It is wrong for us to answer no.

B.

Date of Death: 23 Jan 1874
Subject: Alice (Christie) Boyles
Source: Andrew County Republican, 6 Feb 1874, p. 3

Died, at the residence of her uncle, William Caldwell, Esq., Savannah, Mo., January 23, 1873 [sic], Mrs. Alice Boyls [sic], aged 23 years.

That fatal malady which lulls its victim into a delusive tranquility, and feeds hope with the hectic flush on the cheek, marked the deceased for its own three years ago. It was only a few months since she lost all hope of recovery, but the realization of her true condition brought with it no unrest to her heart. She cheerfully resigned all her immortal interests into the safe-keeping of the Infinite Father, who doeth all things well. A year ago Mrs. Boyls came out on the Lord’s side. Her clear statement of the ground of her hope, was both cheering and conclusive evidence that she was one of the Savior’s dear flock, and was washed and made white in the blood of the Lamb. Death had no terrors for her, but came to bring her joy unspeakable. One hour of such comfort as she experienced while sweetly breathing out her young life, is worth incomparably more than a life-time of the world’s choicest pleasures. For such only, “to die is gain.”

Date of Death: 21 Mar 1921
Subject: Walter J. Bowman
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 26 Mar 1921

Walter J. Bowman, a well known Bolckow farmer, died at a local hospital Tuesday.

Date of Death: 25 Sep 1889
Subject: Casper Bowman
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 11 Oct 1889, p. 1

Casper Bowman died at Rosendale, Andrew county, Mo., a few days ago aged ninety [sic] years. He took up the claim on which he died, fifty years ago, and lived there continuously.

Date of Death: 17 Nov 1874
Subject: Abraham Bowman
Source: Andrew County Republican, 20 Nov 1874, p. 8

It is our unpleasant duty to record the death of an old and very highly respected citizen, Abram Bowman, who died at his residence, a half mile east of Savannah, on Tuesday night last, November 17, at 11 o’clock. Mr. Bowman was fifty-eight years of age, was born in Fayette county, Kentucky, where he was married to Miss Bowman, who still survives him. He removed to this county about thirty years ago, since which time he has steadily resided here. He was a member of the Savannah Lodge No. 71, A. F. and A. M., and also of Savannah Grange No. 330. Two brothers survive him, Judge Andrew Bowman and William Bowman. The father of the deceased is still alive in Kentucky. Six children– Maria, Emma, Fannie, George, Abram and Gist– are left to mourn the loss of a kind, generous and indulgent father. Deceased was buried according to Masonic rites by the members of his own lodge, and, although yesterday morning was extremely stormy and unpleasant, a large number of friends followed his remains to their last resting places in Savannah Cemetery.

Date of Death: 21 Jul 1910
Subject: Nancy Margaret (Huffaker) Bostwick
Source: unknown, Jul 1910

Nancy Margaret Huffaker-Bostwick was born July 19, 1851, died Sept.16, 1910, aged 59 years. She was married to William E. Bostwick Feb. 18, 1873. When a young girl she gave her life to Christ, uniting with the Christian church in Clay county. She united with the Mount Vernon Baptist church Oct 19, 1904, and was baptized the 27th by Rev. S. Riggs of Union Star. She lived a faithful Christian life. She leaves a husband and three children, Frank, Lizzie and Belle, and two grandchildren and five brothers with many kindred and friends to mourn her death. She was respected and loved by all who knew her for to know her was to love her. She was a kind and affectionate and faithful wife, a loving and devoted Christian. Her pastor and the church as well, will miss her much, but she will be missed more in the home by the bereaved husband and stricken children. The funeral was conducted by her pastor W. G. Ball, at Mount Vernon church; text Eccl. 7:10 and Phil. 1:21. “A good name is better than precious ointment and the day of death than the day of our birth.” “For me to live as Christ and to die is gain.” After which she was laid to rest in the beautiful Savannah cemetery. She rests from her labors for “Blessed are
the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea saith the Spirit that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.”

W. G. B.

1872-1875 Marriage Records from Book A, Andrew County, Missouri, transcribed and submitted by Monica Schirmer Eshelman.

1870 and 1871 Marriage Records from Book A, Andrew County, Missouri, transcribed and submitted by Monica Schirmer Eshelman.

Date of Death: 16 Dec 1867
Subject: James K. Polk Bonham
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 20 Dec 1867, p. 3

Suicide.– Yesterday morning, at Empire Prairie, Andrew county, the youngest son of Senator Bonham, with intent to destroy life, swallowed a quantity of morphine. As soon as the fact was discovered, medical attendance was called and every effort made to save his life, but without any hope of success. When our informant left the young man was dying.

Young Bonham was about twenty-two years of age. Disappointed love prompted him to commit the rash act. He had been engaged to a young lady of Andrew county, with whom he had a quarrel that resulted in a breach of the engagement.

Senator Bonham, on his way to Michigan, was telegraphed to return.– (St. Joseph Herald, 17th.)

Date of Death: 2 Jul 1918
Subject: Harriett (Edwards) Bonham
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 2 Aug 1918, p. 2

A resident of Andrew county, 62 years and a member of the family that originally settled and named Empire Prairie, Mrs. Harriett Bonham died last week aged 86 years. She was the widow of Robert Bonham. According to the Savannah Reporter Robert Bonham went to the war for the Union cause in 1862, leaving his brave young wife and three little daughters. Though the young soldier returned safe at the end of the war, all three of his little daughters died within a year from the time he left home.

Date of Death: 18 Dec 1921
Subject: David E. Bonham
Source: St. Joseph News-Press, 7 Apr 1923, p. 6

The suit of A. W. and W. W. Bonham and Minnie Angle, children of the late E. D. Bonham, against Mrs. Mary Bonham, the widow, Eugene Bonham and Mary Fullerton, also children of the deceased, was brought to the circuit court here today on a change of venue from the Andrew County court. The suit is to break the will. Bonham died Dec. 17 [sic], 1921, in Andrew County.

Date of Death: 23 Jun 1906
Subject: David Bonham
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 13 Jul 1906, p. 8

After a lingering illness of several weeks, Hon. David Bonham died at his home in King City, June 23, 1906, at the age of 72 years. For 40 years Judge Bonham had been identified with public affairs in Andrew county, having served with distinction for four terms in legislature, and twice served as the presiding judge of Andrew’s county court. He was an energetic leader in the Republican party, and while a member of the legislature, at the close of the war, he found the school fund had been looted of its every dollar by an act of the Democratic legislature, just before the war, and he was the author of the bill, creating a permanent school fund which was approved March 11, 1867, by a Republican governor and passed by a Republican legislature. This act appropriate $1,500,000 out of any moneys received from the Federal government. Thus our present school law had its origin with this splendid type of the rugged, honest citizen, of which the deceased was a splendid specimen. He was a native of New York, and located in Andrew county in 1856. He served in the Union army as quartermaster of the 4th Missouri Cavalry.

Date of Death: 7 Nov 1895
Subject: Henry F. Boling
Source: Kansas City Times, 9 Nov 1895

Private H. F. Boling, company G, Twentieth infantry, was crushed and almost instantly killed under the wheels of an electric motor late Thursday night in the southern part of the city. The accident occurred near and just south of the switch in rear of the Ables’ residence. The motorman in charge states that Boling was lying across the track and the car came so suddenly upon him that he had not time to stop his car before Boling was being rolled under the wheels. The night was very dark and it was impossible for the motorman, so he states, to see any great distance ahead. The office of the company was at once communicated with a special car with implements sent to the point of the accident. The motor had to be raised with jack screws before Boling’s body could be taken from under it. Coroner McGill summoned a jury and examined the body. An inquest will be held next Monday. The deceased soldier was born at Savannah, Mo., to which point his company commander telegraphed, conveying the information of the accident. He was 21 years of age and enlisted at Fort Leavenworth January 14 of the present year. The members of the company have made up a subscription to purchase a handsome coffin and provide a hearse for the funeral. Nearly $30 was collected in the company. The funeral will take place today, and will be with full military honors.

Source: Kansas City Times, 10 Nov 1895

Private Boling whose unfortunate death occurred Thursday night on the electric road, was buried yesterday afternoon with full military honors. Every enlisted man not on other necessary duty attended the funeral and all officers were requested to attend. Chaplain Robinson performed the religious service, and the ceremony from a military point was of a very imposing character. The young man’s parents had not been heard from yesterday afternoon.

Date of Death: 15 Aug 1893
Subject: George W. Boham
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 18 Aug 1893, p. 1

G. W. Boham, of Rosendale, committed suicide at the St. James hotel, St. Joseph on Monday night last. We believe he is a brother of E. L. Boham, formerly of this city. He was in well-to-do circumstances.

Date of Death: 3 Nov 1902
Subject: Marshall Elmer Boggess
Source: Log Cabin [Cynthiana KY], 29 Nov 1902, p. 3, col. 3

Mr. Marshall Elmer Boggess, son of Mr. J. R. Boggess, of Sunrise, died at his home in Rochester, Missouri on November 3rd, at the age of 44 years. Mr. Boggess has been farming in Missouri for sixteen years and made many friends in the vicinity in which he resided. He was a member of the Methodist church and about twenty years ago married Miss Sallie Holland, sister of Assessor John Holland, of this county, who with seven children survive. Mrs. Boggess will continue to reside on the Missouri farm. In writing of her husband’s untimely death the bereaved wife writes of him as having been a true and devoted husband, an affectionate and dutiful father who fulfilled every obligation and every duty to the best of his ability. The remains were interred in Missouri.

Date of Death: 4 Jun 1892
Subject: Lura (Donovan) Blair
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 10 Jun 1892, p. 6

Mrs. Robert Blair, living three miles west of Rosendale, died last Saturday, June 4th, 1892, of cancer, aged 24 years. She was a sister to Mr. James Donovan, of New Point.

Date of Death: 12 May 1881
Subject: Thomas Blair
Source: unknown, May 1881

Thomas Blair, who has been ailing for some time with dropsy, took worse quite suddenly, was in bed but a few days and died Thursday morning last at eight o’clock, and was interred Friday. Services were held at the house, conducted by the Rev. Voss, of Savannah. Though the day was stormy quite a number of relatives and friends followed his remains to their last resting place at Bennett Lane cemetery.

Date of Death: 11 Oct 1918
Subject: Andrew Blair
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 22 Nov 1918, p. 6

Andrew Blair, a nephew of Mrs. Sarah Hersher, who enlisted from Rosendale, died of disease in France, October 12th [sic].

BLACK Darwin Black died at the home of his father in Savannah, Mo., Oct. 17. Born Sept. 15, 1884. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jessie Black. The funeral will be held at the Christian church at Savannah at 2 p.m. today. Burial at Savannah cemetery.

Source: St. Joseph Gazette, 19 October 1913, p. 13

Date of Death: 21 Feb 1908
Subject: Peter Bishop/ Bischoff
Source: Savannah Reporter, Feb 1908, partially abstracted

“Peter Bishop, who died at the home of his son, 2 miles east of Savannah, Friday, February 21, was born in Cantone Berne, Switzerland, December 14, 1821. He was married to Barbara Gertsch at a date not known at present. To this union were born 6 children, 3 of these, with the wife, died in Switzerland several years ago. On February 14, 1862, Mr. Bishop married Margaret Girsch [sic]. To this union 10 children were born, seven in Switzerland. In 1873 the family came to America, landing in New York, from whence they came to Avenue City, Andrew county, Missouri. After a few years, Mr. Bishop purchased a farm two miles east of Savannah, where he continued to reside until the day of his death. He was for years a member of the German Reformed Church and a Christian man.”

natural age infirmities

10 children dead, 6 sons left

Date of Death: 13 Feb 1915
Subject: Margaret (Gertsch) Bishop/ Bischoff
Source: Savannah Reporter, 13 Feb 1915

After a funeral sermon at the German Reformed Church at Amazonia by Dr. H. A. Sawyers Sunday afternoon, the remains of Mrs. Margaret Bishop was [sic] placed in the cemetery nearby. She died at the home of her son 2 miles southeast of Savannah, Saturday, February 13, after an illness of almost 2 years with kidney trouble. Her patience was sublime. She was born in Cantone Berne, Switzerland, March 11, 1836. She was married to Peter Bishop in 1862 and to this union ten children were born, seven of them in Switzerland. In 1873 the family came to America, landing in N. Y., they came to Avenue City. After living there a few years they moved to a farm two miles southeast of Savannah, where she lived continuously until her death. Mrs. Bishop was a lifelong member of the German Reformed church, an abiding Christian woman, whose faith was a great stay during her many months of suffering. Her age was 78 years and 11 months. Eight of her children preceded the mother. Two sons, Albert and William, remain, also three stepsons, 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Her husband died in 1908.

Date of Death: 24 Oct 1892
Subject: Fridoline Bischoff
Source: Andrew County Democrat, 28 Oct 1892, p. 1

Bischoff—At the residence of her father, Peter Bischoff, two and one-half miles east of Savannah, Mo., Monday, October 24, 1892, Miss Fridoline Bischoff, aged 23 years, 5 months and 6 days.

Date of Death: 18 Oct 1892
Subject: Emile Bischoff
Source: Andrew County Democrat, 21 Oct 1892, p. 1

Bischoff—At the residence of his parents 2 1/12 miles southeast of Savannah, Mo., Tuesday, October 18, 1892, Emile Bischoff, aged 25 years, 1 month and 10 days.

Date of Death: 3 Apr 1893
Subject: Anna M. Bischoff
Source: Andrew County Democrat, 7 Apr 1893, p. 1

Bischoff—At the residence of her parents, about 3 miles southeast of Savannah, Mo., of consumption at 12:15 a.m., Monday, April 3, 1893, Miss Anna M. Bischoff, aged 16 years, 9 months and 16 days. Her remains were interred in the Lutheran cemetery at Amazonia.

Date of Death: 28 Feb 1921
Subject: Everley Emerson Billups
Source: St. Joseph News-Press, 1 Mar 1921, p. 14

Everley Emerson Billups, age 15 years, died at his home, 816 N. 6th st. Monday afternoon at 6:10 o’clock. He is survived by his father, mother and 1 sister and 1 brother, Mrs. Geneva Childs and William D. Billups. Funeral will be from the residence tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 1 o’clock. Interment at Whitesville, Mo. Friends invited.

Source: St. Joseph News-Press, 17 Sep 1921, p. 6

Charging that the death of their seventeen-year-old son was caused from injuries suffered when he was attacked by James Honan, a former policeman, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Billups have filed suit against Honan in the circuit court for $5,000 damages.

Everly [sic] Emerson Billups, a newsboy, was selling papers at Union Passenger Station last September, the petition alleges, when the officer struck the boy on the head, causing a nervous injury. Billups was sent home. His death took place four months later, and the petition recites that it was directly due to the treatment by the policeman.

At Central Police Station today it was said there had been no report of any trouble between Honan and Billups. Last January Honan resigned from the force. He was considered an efficient officer.”