Date of Death: 28 Dec 1876
Subject: Ferdinand Wilhelm
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 12 Jan 1877, p. 2

Ferdinand Wilhelm, a resident of the Lower Neely Grove settlement, died last week.

Date of Death: 6 May 1875
Subject: Daniel S. Whittaker
Source: Andrew County Republican, 7 May 1875, p. 8

Died. Whittaker– In this county, yesterday morning, 9 o’clock, May 6, 1875, Mr. Daniel S. Whittaker, aged 78 years. The deceased was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Andrew Co. He was formerly from Pennsylvania, and settled in this State first in Gentry County, living there two or three years, and afterwards moved to Andrew county– some eighteen or twenty years ago. He leaves but one child, Mrs. Elizabeth Griffith. He was the uncle of Chas. A. Whittaker, Esq., of Savannah.

Date of Death: 20 Sep 1922
Subject: James Whitlock
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 30 Sep 1922

A crowd of men from the neighborhood of Cosby went fox and coon hunting Wednesday evening. As the chase was getting interesting about 10 o’clock, John Clark of near Cosby and Glade Worrack of near Clarksdale were standing at their posts on the King Hill stock farm when they saw James Whitlock, who was standing near a tree, also watching the dogs, fall to the ground. They rushed to him but life was extinct.– Savannah Reporter.

Date of Death: 11 Oct 1905
Subject: Mrs. Ora Bell White
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 20 Oct 1905, p. 1

Mrs. Elzy White died at 10 o’clock p.m., Wednesday, October 11th, of typhoid fever, from which she had been suffering the past week. She leaves a husband and three small children to mourn her.

Date of Death: 9 May 1912
Subject: James Westcott
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 31 May 1912, p. 8

James Westcott, a leading farmer of Andrew county, died suddenly at his home near Fillmore, while eating dinner one day last week. He was in his usual good natured manner when the noonday meal began and as was his custom was joking with his family when he fell from his chair and by the time assistance reached him he was dead.

Date of Death: 6 Apr 1894
Subject: Susan Agnes (Modie) West
Source: Savannah Register, 12 Apr 1894, p. 1, column 1

Susan Agnes Modie was born Aug [25, 1845], and died Friday morning, [April 6,] 1894, at eight o’clock. She was … aged 48 years, 7 months, and … days. She married April 12, 1863, to George W. West. She joined theEpiscopal Church in 1874. She was … in this city, and lived here ever [since] and was therefore well and favorably known by nearly every inhabitant. Nine children were born to her, five boys and four girls, one of the girls preceded her to the other shore. A husband, mother, brother and three sisters mourn her loss. Her remains were layed to rest in the Savannah Cemetery, … followed by a large con… of friends, the funeral being conducted by Rev. Nicholas at the Episcopal Church at 10 o’clock. Among the … present from a distance were … Powell, Maysville: Mrs. Donelan …, Iowa: Arthur Strader and Mrs…. W. Bridges, Mound City and … L T White, St. Joseph.

Date of Death: 9 Jan 1873
Subject: Ezra J. West
Source: Andrew County Republican, 17 Jan 1873, p. 3

Died, at his father’s residence, on Thursday, January 9, 1873, at 3 o’clock A. M., Ezra J. West, aged 15 years.

Source: Andrew County Republican, 21 Jan 1873, p. 3

Died. On January 9, 1873, near Bolckow, Ezra West, son of James West, Esq., aged 15 years.

Date of Death: 28 Oct 1917
Subject: Sarah Elizabeth (Riggin) Wescott
Source: Andrew County Democrat, 2 Nov 1917

Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of James and Rebecca Riggin was born March 7, 1850, in Andrew County, Missouri, and departed this life October 28, 1917 aged 67 years, 7 months and 28 days. She was united in marriage to James Wescott, May 19, 1872, and to this union was born four children, George H., of Kidder, Mo, Mrs. Maude E. Hosher, Mrs. Lottie J. Duncan and James Thomas Westcott all three of Andrew county. She also leaves four grandchildren besides an aged mother and two sisters. Her husband died May 9, 1912. With the exception of a few years she lived her entire life on the farm just east of Fillmore, Mo. Her life was lived as a true Christian. Her membership was in the First Presbyterian church of Savannah. In her passing the community loses a friend who was the same at all times, and the family a true hearted loving Mother. But in her departure they have the assurance that all is well.

Mrs. Wescott’s sickness was of short duration. She was taken with what she thought to be the Grip only about a week ago but it was found to be more serious. She was taken to St. Joseph to a hospital, and it was too late for an operation. Everything was done that loving hands and hearts could do for her.

The funeral service was conducted in the Methodist church at Fillmore by Dr. H. A. Sawyers, assisted by Rev. A. D. Seelig of the Presbyterian church of Savannah, Mo., and Rev. A. H. McKellup of the M. E. church of Fillmore at eleven o’clock Tuesday, October 30, and the remains were laid to rest in the Fillmore cemetery. A short service was held at the home before going to the church. The text used was Amos 4:12, “Prepare to meet thy God.”

Date of Death: 26 May 1921
Subject: William W. Wells
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 28 May 1921

William W. Wells, the well known banker and business man of Rosendale, died at the home of his brother, E. L. Wells, 117 Ohio street, this city, Thursday. The remains were taken to Rosendale for burial.

Date of Death: 27 Feb 1872
Subject: Nancy (Griffith) Wells
Source: Andrew County Republican, 28 Jan 1872, p. 3

Mrs. Wells wife of Walter B. Wells of Fillmore died very suddenly on Tuesday morning at 3 o’clock. She was an estimable lady and leaves a large circle of relatives and friends who will deeply feel her loss with whom we sympathize in their sad bereavement.

Date of Death: 24 Jul 1906
Subject: Sarah (Davidson) Pearce Weaver
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 3 Aug 1906, p. 5

Mrs. S. C. Weaver died at her home in Maitland, July 24th, after a prolonged illness. The remains were brought to Fillmore for interment Wednesday, and the funeral services were held at the M. E. church, by George W. Praiswater. Sarah Davidson was born April 14th, 1837. When a young woman she was married to Arthur Pierce, to which union were born six children, four of whom survive. They are A. W. Pierce, of Fillmore; Jordan Pierce, of Maitland; Mrs. Mollie Valentine, of Baker City, Ore., and Mrs. Laura Trout, of Nebraska. Some years after the death of her first husband she was married to S. C. Weaver, who survives her. Mrs. Weaver was a good Christian woman, a devoted wife and mother, and a good neighbor. She was held in high esteem by a host of friends both in Fillmore and Maitland.– Fillmore Lever.

Date of Death: 16 Mar 1921
Subject: Louisa Eliza (Davis) Waugh
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 19 Mar 1921

Mrs. Louise Elizabeth Waugh, wife of a well known Bolckow farmer, died at a local hospital Wednesday, following an operation.

Date of Death: 27 September 1880
Subject: Lewis W. Wassmer
Source: St. Joseph Herald, 29 September 1880, p. 4

Died at Savannah Monday evening, at 9 o’clock, Lewis Wassmer, aged about twenty-one years, of diphtheria. Mr. Wassmer was a son of the furniture dealer at Savannah, and was a bright, intelligent and genial young man, highly esteemed by all who knew him. The funeral will occur to-day.

Date of Death: 14 Jun 1895
Subject: Samuel N. Warner
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 28 Jul 1895, p. 1

Rev. S. N. Warner died at his home in Savannah, June 14th, at the age of 75 years. He began his services as a minister of the M. E. church in 1843.

Date of Death: 9 Mar 1874
Subject: Samuel Warner
Source: Andrew County Republican, 13 Mar 1874, p. 1

Fillmore Items. We were sadly shocked, on last Monday, by the sad news that Mr. Sam Warner had taken opium, from the effects of which he died late in the evening. The opium was taking about 4 o’clock in the morning. Medical aid was called at once, but all efforts proved ineffectual. It is supposed that derangement of the mind was the cause of the rash act. Thus, in a very brief space of time, the community has been deprived of a good, useful and enterprising citizen, and the family, of an indulgent father and a kind husband. Our tears and sympathies mingle with those of the bereaved and distressed family.

Source: Holt County Sentinel, 20 Mar 1874, p. 3

Last Monday, says the St. Joe Herald, an old resident of Holt county, living near Nodaway river, near Fillmore, committed suicide by taking laudanum. Some two months ago he observed the door to his flouring mill standing open at night and supposing some one had entered for the purpose of stealing, Mr. Warner went in and while wandering about, was struck a severe blow upon the head. Since then he has been ailing and at time gave evidence of mental aberration. This is thought to be the cause of his untimely end. He was a man of considerable wealth, and was wifely known and highly respected by all who knew him.

Date of Death: 9 Aug 1922
Subject: Milton Wardlow Source: Savannah Reporter, Aug 1922

Milton Wardlow, son of David and Sarah Wardlow, was born near Fillmore, April 12, 1848, and departed this life August 9, 1922, at the age of 74 years, 3 months and 28 days, having spent his life within one-half mile of his birthplace. He has been in poor health for some time but only confined to his bed for four days.

At the age of sixteen he enlisted in the Union Army, Company D, 43rd regiment and was discharged from service June 13, 1865, having served almost fifteen months.

November 9, 1871 he was married to Laura Killen. To this union were born fourteen children, eight sons and six daughters.

He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, seven sons and one daughter, David A., of Savannah; Ira, of Rea; Walter C. and Charles W., of Kansas City, Kansas; Wesley E., of Ravenwood; Loren M. of McCook, Neb.; Ethel and Fred at home and thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

The memorial services were held at the Fillmore M. E. Church Friday afternoon in the presence of a large crowd, Rev. M. F. Brower, of Savannah, gave the address.

His six strong and respected sons acted as pall bearers. What a great heritage this man has left. The body of this man, who did the best he could, was placed in the Fillmore cemetery and he who occupied that body has gone on to home in the heavens not made with hands and He who took care of him so wisely here is doing the same thing there.

Date of Death: 8 Feb 1923
Subject: Laura (Killin) Wardlow
Source: Savannah Reporter, 15 Feb 1923

Laura, daughter of Charles and Thursa Killin, was born August 18, 1854 at St. Joseph, and died at her home north of Fillmore, February 9, at the age of 68 years, 5 months and 20 days. When twelve years of age she moved to a place one-half mile from where she resided at the time of her death.

On November 9, 1871, she was united in marriage to Milton Wardlow. To this union were born fourteen children, eight sons and six daughters. She leaves to mourn her death seven sons and one daughter: David A. Wardlow, Savannah; Ira Wardlow, Rea; Walter C. Wardlow and Charles W. Wardlow, both of Kansas City, Kansas; Wesley E. Wardlow, Trenton; Loren M. Wardlow, McCook, Nebraska; Mrs. Ethel Holt and Fred M. Wardlow, both of Fillmore; thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one sister Mrs. William Simerly, Fillmore and many other relatives and friends.

On June 4, 1914 she was baptized and later united with the M. E. church under Rev. Wiley. She lived faithful until her death.

The funeral services were held at the M. E. church Friday afternoon at 2:30 by Rev. L. T. Focht. Burial was in the Fillmore cemetery.

Date of Death: 21 Jul 1909
Subject: Cary Wardlow
Source: Savannah Reporter, Jul 1909

Another old pioneer has left us in the person of Cary Wardlow, who was called on the long voyage July 21st. He had been a resident of Andrew county since 1841, and in all that time was never known to wrong a neighbor. He came here when the country was young, and did his part toward developing its natural resources, and making Missouri the splendid commonwealth she is today.

Cary Wardlow was born in Highland county, Ohio, Nov. 22, 1839; moved with his parents to this county in 1841, and on Nov. 21st, 1869, was married to Martha Hulse. To this union were born four children, two of whom died in infancy. The survivors are Thomas A. Wardlow and Mrs. F. E. Wade. After his marriage he moved onto a farm adjoining the old home place, where he lived till May 15th, 1879, when his wife died, leaving him with three children. He then lived with his mother till May 15th, 1881, when he was married to Martha Tyler, and the couple moved back onto their farm. They resided there till last spring, when they moved onto another farm a mile and a half north of Fillmore, where he died, survived by the wife and the two children mentioned above.

Funeral services were conducted at the family residence at 2 p.m. today, after which the earthly remains were deposited in the Fillmore Cemetery.

Among the pioneers of the State and Sonoma county special mention should be made of the gentleman who name heads this sketch. He is descended from a race of pioneers. His grandfather, a native of Scotland, emigrated to the United States and settled in North Carolina in the colonial times. His father, David Ward, was born in that state, but was among the early settlers in Cook County, Tennessee, where the subject of this sketch was born May 23, 1815. His mother, Nancy (Mitchell) Ward, was a native of Virginia. Her grandfather was an officer in the Revolutionary war. Shortly after Thomas M. was born his parents moved to Missouri, and after a short residence in several places in that State they removed, in 1820, to Lafayette county. Here Mr. Ward was reared and his early youth and young manhood was spent on his father’s farm, where he became inured to the hard labors and privations attending pioneer life. He was naturally of an ingenious mind, and he became quite an expert as a carpenter and cabinet-maker. At the age of nineteen years, in 1834, he married Miss Glaphgra Bowman, daughter of John Mitchell and Elizabeth (Horn) Bowman. In that year he engaged in farming and stock-raising, and four years after he moved to Andrew County.

In 1845 he located in Buchanan County, where he remained until 1847, when he returned to Andrew County, his occupation during all these years being that of a farmer and stock-raiser. Of a restless disposition and ever a pioneer, in 1849 Mr. Ward started with his family, with ox teams, across the plains for the Golden State of California. This journey was performed unaccompanied with any startling incidents, and after the usual hardships they arrived in Yolo County in August if that year. There he had the misfortune to lose his wife, who died September 3, 1849. After the death of his wife Mr. Ward came to Sonoma County, and in July 1851, in connection with his brother, Nathaniel Ward, opening a blacksmith and carpenter shop in Sebastopol. This was the first shop established in that now thriving village. He continued his business in Sebastopol until February, 1853, when he came to Green Valley and purchased land upon which he took up his residence and devoted himself to agricultural pursuits. At an early date in which Mr. Ward took up his residence in Green Valley it was sparsely settled and the lands were in their wild state. He at once set about clearing the land and erecting his home. His career as a farmer and horticulturist is well known. Of his original land he is now the owner of 108 acres. This land is situated on the east side of the valley, near the Sebastopol and Forestville road, in the Oak Grove school district, four miles northwest of Sebastopol and two miles south of Forestville. The greater portion of his land is devoted to hay, grain and stock-raising, but he also has a fine orchard of ten acres, containing peaches, apples, pears, plums, etc. The peaches are the Crawford, orange cling and lemon cling varieties. In addition to a family vineyard containing a large variety of table grapes, he has also six acres of the Mission wine grapes. Mr. Ward has some fine stock, his cattle being improved with both Durham and Jersey stock, and his horses with Norman and Goldfinder breeds. On this farm is a substantial and comfortable residence surrounded by shade trees, situated upon high ground from which he has one of the finest views of the beautiful green valley imaginable. Commodious barns and other out-buildings attest the success that has attended his efforts in building up a home. His knowledge of building and carpentering has enabled him to construct nearly all his buildings without the aid of other than common labor. It should be mentioned that Mr. Ward, as early as 1854, planted his first fruit trees, and in the first fruit exhibits from Green Valley in the county fairs, products from his orchard were among those that took the first premiums.

Mr. Ward has long been identified with the growth and prosperity of his section of the county, and is a firm believer in its glorious future. He has for years served as a school trustee in the Oak Grove district. In politics he is a life-long Democrat, and is consistent in his views. He takes a deep and intelligent interest in all the political questions of the day. Mr. Ward’s second wife was Miss Elizabeth Janes, to whom he was married in 1850. She is the daughter of Henry F. and Kesiah (Talbot) Janes. Her father was a pioneer in every sense of the word. He went to Wisconsin at a very early period and settled where the city of Janesville now stands, building the first house in that place, that now bears his name. He was also a pioneer of the State of California, coming to this State in 1849, and finally taking up his residence in Humboldt County.

To Mr. Ward’s first marriage there were born seven children, only one of whom is now living– David M., a resident of Colorado. By his second marriage he has eight children living: William H., residing near the old homestead; John L., who married Miss Frances Fordalie, living in Forestville; Charles M., who married Miss Lydia Branscomb, residing in Mendocino County; Edward L., married Miss Ella Carey and is living in Green Valley; James A., married Miss Minnie Ross, and is living near the old homestead; Benjamin F., married Ethel Perry, and resides in Green Valley; Julia A., the wife of T. J. Janes; and George S. The two last named are living under the parental roof.

Source: Illustrated History of Sonoma County [CA], 1889, pp. 667 & 668
Submitted: Monica Schirmer Eshelman

Date of Death: Apr 1913
Subject: John Wandfluh
Source: Savannah Reporter, Friday, April 11, 1913, front page

DESPONDENCY CAUSES SUICIDE

John Wandfluh of Lenox, Ia., Aged 25 Buried Here Wednesday

At the age of twenty-five years John Wandfluh committed suicide at his home one mile from Lenox, Iowa, Tuesday morning about 10 o’clock by shooting the top of his head off with a shot gun because he was despondent. The remains were brought to Savannah Wednesday and placed in the Savannah cemetery.

John Wandfluh was the son of Chris Wandfluh who died at Amazonia several years ago. Chris Wandfluh was a respected and influential citizen in Germany and invested heavily in the output of his slate mine and marketed a very large quantity at one time and the company who received the slate became insolvent because of a slump in the markets and the elder Wandfluh lost almost everything by the transaction. He had enough capital left to bring his family to America against the advice of his neighbors who wished him to remain and build up there again but the glowing account brought him to Amazonia thirty years ago. He was always despondent after coming here and could never succeed financially and finally died leaving his wife and eight children.

Mrs. Wandfluh, who is past sixty, and the youngest daughter Edith are yet living in Amazona [sic] and the other children who grew up there are Adolph Wandfluh, Mrs. Lucy Dell, Albert Wandfluh, at Beloit, Ks., Willie Wandfluh, in California, Mrs. Lucy Foster of Amazonia, Fred and John. The first four children which includes Fred, who is now spending a year in the county jail for debauchery last January while intoxicated, were born in Germany.

John Wandfluh who had married about four years ago Mrs. A. Bishop, who had five children and with their three-year old son rented their farm last fall and went to Lenox, Iowa, in order to get away from temptation, not only the whiskey habit, but from enmities. Mrs. Wandfluh says that she and John both were endeavoring to live right and be respected by their neighbors and that after attending church they had recently decided that they would enter the church and ask the Methodist people to help them to a better life.

John came to Savannah Monday to see his brother Fred and visited him and talked to him of his year of confinement and of their mother at Amazonia and while in Savannah he was sober. Business compelled him to go to St. Joseph and while there temptation overcame him and he missed his train to see his mother at Amazonia and took a through train for home a few hours later and walked a mile out home reaching there about 11 o’clock and was despondent over not seeing his mother, for he was only twenty-five years old, and also over his brother’s disobedience of the law and his own seemingly unconquerable appetite for liquor, which causes the members of his family who use it to be vicious. He went to bed and slept some and after 9 o’clock he opened the gate for the boy who had returned from taking the children to school and he went to the house and into the bedroom and there alone sitting in the rocking chair put the gun to his throat and fired upward.

The Wandfluh boys are all hard workers and pay their debts and John bore a good record in that line and was also skillful about farm work.

The stepchildren he leaves are ambitious for an education. Two of them say that there is nothing that can keep them from it and may all the bereaved ones and the small boy be lead to that influence of Unconquerable Faith that will help them for “To him that overcometh all things shall be given” and may every human being who has an opportunity to encourage them do so.”

Source: Bedford [IA] Times-Republican, April 10, 1913, front page

LENOX MAN SHOOTS HEAD OFF; TAYLOR COUNTY WITHOUT CORONER [Bedford Times]

Firing a shot at his own head, John Wandfluh, residing a mile southwest of Lenox, ended his own life about 10 o’clock Tuesday morning. He was about 45 years of age, had only recently moved to that locality from Missouri, and leaves a wife and several children.

When Mrs. Wandfluh heard the shot she went to the room where her husband was. He was sitting in a chair, the gun dropped down between his legs, the top of his head blown off. Nearby was a broken bottle, which is said to have given forth an odor that told the story of the conduct of its possessor.

Wandfluh had returned the night before from St. Joseph.

WITHOUT A CORONER

C. M. Paschal Elected but Fails to Qualify for Office

Upon the occasion of the suicide of John Wandfluh, a call from Lenox for the coroner brought to view the fact that Taylor county is without a coroner. Dr. C. M. Paschal was elected to the office in November, but he failed to qualify, and this is the first time public attention has been called to the fact. County Attorney Burrell says he will call the attention of the board of supervisors to the state of affairs, as it may be that an occasion would arise when one would be badly needed.

In the case of Wandfluh an inquest was not necessary as there was no question as to how he came to his death and who was responsible for it. There were those who thought there should be an inquest and one was held by Justice of the Peace George Goodale.

In the absence of a coroner County Attorney Burrell and Sheriff Morley both went to Lenox to attend to any duties that might happen to evolve upon them, but there was no occasion for official action by either.

Source: Bedford [IA] Free Press, April 8, 1913, page 15

LENOX MAN FIRES SHOT INTO BRAIN

Blowing the top of his head off with a shotgun, John Wandfluh, residing a mile southwest of Lenox, died by his own hand this morning about 10 o’clock. He was about 45 years of age and leaves a wife and several children.

Wandfluh had moved to Lenox recently from Missouri. He had returned from a trip to Savannah, Mo., Monday night. No cause is assigned for his act.

The county coroner left immediately for the scene and the sheriff went on the noon train.

Date of Death: 22 May 1911
Subject: Isaac Wampler
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 2 Jun 1911, p. 5

Isaac Wampler, for many years a resident of Forest township, but for the past two years residing in Andrew county, died at his home near Savannah, Monday of last week, May 22d. He is survived by his wife and six children.

Date of Death: 20 May 1873
Subject: David Walter
Source: Andrew County Republican, 30 May 1873, p. 3

A large circle of friends and acquaintances will regret to learn of the demise of David Walter, an old and highly respected citizen of Rochester, Andrew county, Missouri.

From the St. Joseph Herald we gather the following points in the life of Mr. Walter. He was born on the 18th of November, 1802, in the city of Straisund on the Baltic sea. He removed to the city of Philadelphia in 1820, and there he learned the trade of baker and confectioner. After serving a faithful apprenticeship, he became discontented with the small profits arising from working for others, and the true spirit of independance [sic], opened business for himself at 442 Race street. He conducted the business successfully five years. In the year 1825, he closed business in the Quaker City and removed to Winesburg, Holmes county, Ohio. Here he farmed until September, 1857, when he removed to Rochester, Andrew county, Missouri. After seven years spent in farming, he embarked in merchandise, which occupied his time and attention until two or three years ago, when he retired from the active duties of a life well spent. Several days previous to his death, he lost his appetite, and on Tuesday, May 20, at the ripe age of seventy-one years, he passed to that better land for which the experience of a Christian’s faith from early youth had fitted him. He left thirteen children to mourn his loss. He also left considerable property– the savings of prudence and economy. He was very popular in the community in which he lived, and always took an active part in every enterprise tending to advance the moral, social and commercial interests of the people. However, the mourning friends can console themselves with the reflection that their loss is his eternal gain.

Date of Death: 14 May 1874
Subject: Robert Walker
Source: Andrew County Republican, 29 May 1874, p. 8

Died. Walker– On Wednesday, May 14, 1874, Robert Walker, son of Joseph Walker, of Hackberry Ridge, aged 44 years.

In Memory of Robert Walker, who Died May 14, 1874

Dear as thou wast, and justly dear, We would not weep for thee; One thought shall check the starting tear; It is– that thou art free. And thus shall faith’s consoling power The tears of love restrain; Oh, who that saw that parting hour, Could wish thee back again. Gently the passing spirit fled, Sustained by grace divine. Oh, may such grace on us be shed And make our end like thine!

Date of Death: 3 Oct 1909
Subject: Martha (Earls) Walker
Source: Savannah Democrat, 8 Oct 1909, p. 1

Mrs. Martha Walker, wife of Henry T. Walker, deceased, died at the residence of her son, A. A. Walker, in St. Louis, Sunday, Oct. 3rd, aged seventy-eight years, and was buried in the Savannah cemetery Tuesday beside the remains of her husband. Her son, S. A., and other relatatives [sic] were present and the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Henry Ballard, of St. Joseph. The Walker family lived in this city many years ago.

Mrs. Walker was a daughter of Johnathan [sic] Earls, deceased, who lived on his farm about two miles east of this city, and was one of the earliest settlers of this county. Besides her son, S. A., she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Brooks, of Magdelina, New Mexico, and Mrs. Benjamin Petree, of Oregon, Mo.; two brothers, Weed Earls, of Yakima, Washington, and B. F. Earls, of Salt Lake City.

Date of Death: 5 Jan 1923
Subject: Joseph Morton Walker
Source: [probably Savannah Reporter], Jan 1923

Joseph Morton Walker, son of James F. and Katherine Walker, was born in Lee county, Virginia, May 22, 1843, and departed this life, after a few days of illness of pneumonia, January 5, 1923, at his home four and one-half miles northwest of Rosendale, at the age of 79 years, 7 months and 23 days. He came to Andrew county, Missouri, with his parents when he was but a child, and this county has been his home ever since.

For three years he served in the Civil War, being a member of Company B, Fourth Missouri Voluntary Cavalry. Later he was appointed and commissioned First Lieutenant of K Company, of the 98th Regiment of Missouri militia, by Governor Thomas C. Fletcher. He was an honored, upright and beloved citizen of this county. To his friends and neighbors he was familiarly known as Uncle Joe.

February 16, 1879, he was married to Susan Wright, and to this union were born four children, all of whom, with their mother, survive, and were at his bedside during his illness. The names of the children are: Orey M., Ernest W., Mrs. Laura Lemmon and Mrs. Ethie Roach. Besides the immediate family he is survived by eight grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Mary E. Lincoln, of Washington, four brothers, Richard W. Walker, William L. Walker, James M. Walker, of Fillmore and A. F. Walker, of St. Joseph, also by his neighbors and many friends who will mourn his departure. He was one of the best of neighbors and a friend to all who knew him. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.

Funeral services were conducted from the Fillmore Christian church, Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. The address was delivered by Rev. N. O. Rogers, of Savannah. The body was laid to rest in the Fillmore cemetery.