Date of Death: 4 Jan 1872
Subject: Thursey Ann (Therman) Morrison
Source: Andrew County Republican, 17 Jan 1872, p. 3

Died, January 4th 1872 near Savannah, Mo., Mrs. Thersey Ann Morrison, aged 48 years 2 months and 26 days. About thirty years ago she was shocked by lightning, since which time her right side has been affected which at length terminated in consumption and caused her death. She was, in her last moments, perfectly reconciled to the will of her Heavenly Father, and died in peace.

“The voyage of life’s at an end, The mortal affliction is past, The age that in heaven she spends Forever and ever shall last.”

M.

Date of Death: 20 Feb 1916
Subject: R. A. Morris
Source: St. Joseph Gazette, 23 Feb 1916, p. 3

[under photograph] R. A. Morris, pioneer business man of Savannah, Mo., who died at his home Sunday evening following a stroke of paralysis. Morris had lived in Savannah since he was 9 years old, and for many years was a plow manufacturer. Later he sold implements. Several years ago he sold his implement establishment and moved to one of his several farms near Savannah. He returned to Savannah to live about a year ago. The funeral will be from the home Thursday afternoon. Burial will be in the Savannah cemetery.

Date of Death: 21 Mar 1923
Subject: Isaac Clinton Morris
Source: Savannah Reporter, 23 Mar 1923

I. C. Morris of Rea passed away at the home of his sister Mrs. Deaton in Barnard on Wednesday morning, March 21, at 6 o’clock. A biography will be published next week.

Source: Savannah Reporter, 30 Mar 1923

Clint Morris died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mc [sic] Deaton, Wednesday morning, March 23, at about 6:00 o’clock, following a short illness of pneumonia. Mr. Morris was married to Miss Mary Anna Jackson, March 25, 1885, and she preceeded [sic] him in death in January 1909 [sic]. He leaves four children to mourn his departure, Ira of Rea, Clarence of Marrill, Iowa, Joe of Rea and Jessie, who lives with Mr. and Mrs. Deaton in Barnard. Three sisters and one brother also survive him: Mrs. Thomas Painter, Clyde, Mo., Mrs. Sarah Woodhead, and Mrs. Deaton of Barnard and Israel of Palco, Kansas.

Mr. Morris was a member of the Bolckow M. E. Church of the I.O.O.F. Lodge at Flag Springs and of the Mason Lodge at Whitesville.

Funeral services were preached at Flag Springs Thursday and burial was at Flag Springs.

Date of Death: 26 Feb 1913
Subject: Ira Morris
Source: unknown Andrew Co. newspaper, Feb 1913

Ira Morris was born in Guernsey Co., Ohio in 1819, was married there in September 1841. He and his wife united with the Baptist church in Ohio. Deceased died Feb. 26, 1913 in Andrew County, Mo. His wife died March the 12th, 1899 at their home in Andrew county. They both were buried in the Flag Springs cemetery. In 1848, the deceased with his wife moved from Ohio to Andrew county, Mo., and entered government land which [he] still owned at the time of his death. To this couple were born nine children. John, who died in infancy, Isreal [sic], Julia – died April 7, 1870, Nannie, Kaziah, Jane, Sarah, Clinton, and Cynthia. Leaves 28 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Our precious parents both are gone.
Their voices we loved are still.
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled.

Source: unknown- partial

Ira Morris was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, Sept 1, 1819, died February 26, 1913, aged 93 years, 5 months and 25 days.

He was united in marriage to Sarah Ann Tee Sept. 9, 1841. Of this union nine children were born, two of whom died many years ago. The mother also passed away 14 years ago at an advanced age. The children living are: Israel, of Palco, Kansas, Mrs. Jane Thomas and Mrs. Nancy Brown, of Hebron Neb., Mrs. Cynthia Deaton and Mrs. Sarah Woodhead of Barnard, Mo., Mrs. [… rest of article missing.]

Source: Whitesville Banner- partial

[Beginning of article missing] …Sarah Ann Tee, Sept. 9, 1841. Of this union nine children were born, two of whom died many years ago. The children living are: Israel, of Palco, Kansas, Mrs. Jane Thomas and Mrs. Nancy Brown, of Hebron Neb., Mrs. Cynthia Deaton and Mrs. Sarah Woodhead of Barnard, Mo., Mrs Keziah Painter, of Flag Springs, and Clinton who lives on the old homestead and with whom the deceased lived the last years of his life. Besides his children, there are 20 grand-children, 61 great grand-children, and 3 great great-grandchildren, making a total of 91 living descendants, who with a host of friends and neighbors mourn his loss.

Uncle Ira, as he was familiarly called by his neighbors, was a man of strong mind and character, an upright citizen and a good neighbor. Coming to Missouri as he did in an early day, he experienced many of the hardships of pioneer life. He settled in Andrew County in 1848 and in 1850 he entered the farm he still owned at his death.

Being a man of good education, he kept in touch with the affairs of the world by constant reading, requiring no glasses to read ordinary print, He had lived to see immense changes take place, indeed few are the men within whose memory such marvelous changes have taken place as have his. He could give many an interesting account of happenings of long ago before the days of railroads, telegraph etc.

While still a young man he united with the Baptist Church and remained a constant Christian until his death.

Interment and funeral services were at Flag Springs.

Date of Death: 26 Jan 1907
Subject: Ella D. Morris
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 1 Feb 1907, p. 5

Many hearts in Holt county will be saddened this week by the announcement of the death of Miss Ella D. Morris, of Savannah, Mo., state secretary of the W. C. T. U., of Missouri, whose death occurred at the home of a sister in Hastings, Neb., whom she was visiting, on Saturday last, January 26, 1907. Some two years ago she was operated upon for cancer, and never regained her former strength. She had been secretary of the state W. C. T. U. for the past 20 years, and was one of the prominent temperance workers of the country, and was an intimate friend and adviser of the late Frances Willard.

Date of Death: 27 Jan 1910
Subject: Sarah A. (Jones) Morgan
Source: Savannah Reporter, 4 Feb 1910

Sarah A. Morgan, wife of J. W. Morgan, died at her home three miles east of Savannah, Jan. 27, 1910, after an illness of six weeks duration. She was born in Kentucky, March 6 1836, and was married to J. W. Morgan March 16, 1852, and with him came to Missouri in 1881. Eight children were born to them, six of whom together with the aged husband survive her and are as follows: J. P., C. F., W. M., and G. E., Mrs. Lissie Swink and Mrs. John Glasgow, all of Andrew county. Had she lived until March 16 she would have been married 58 years. Converted when quite young, she became a member of the Methodist church of which she was a member at the time her death. Her life was one of faithfulness to her convictions, true in her relations as wife and mother and constant as a friend and neighbor, hence leaving a record of a life worthy spent. Funeral services were held Jan. 29, 1910, at Long Branch church, conducted by Rev. W. L. Scarborough and the body laid to rest in the cemetery near by.

Date of Death: 11 Sep 1876
Subject: Lawrence Everette Morgan
Source: Andrew County Republican, 5 Oct 1876, p. 1

Died. At Amazonia, Mo., September 11th Lawrence Everette, son of W. L. and E. C. Morgan, aged 10 months 3 weeks and 6 days.

Date of Death: 3 Dec 1916
Subject: John W. Morgan
Source: Savannah Reporter, 8 Dec 1916

John W. Morgan, who would have been 90 years old next April, passed away at the home of his son C. F. Morgan, east of Savannah December 3. He had been confined to his room four years having fallen and broken his hip causing him to be an invalid.

The funeral sermon was preached Monday afternoon at the Long Branch church by Rev. W. C. Cowart and the body was placed in the cemetery near by the side of his wife who died in 1910.

Mr. Morgan was born in Kentucky April 25, 1827, came to Buchanan county in 1881 and shortly after to Andrew County. He joined the M. E. church in Buchanan county thirty three years ago and removed his membership to New Hope. Last year he was enrolled in the home department of the M. E. Church South, Sunday school.

Date of Death: 14 Apr 1915
Subject: J. P. Morgan
Source: Savannah Reporter, 16 Apr 1915

J. P. Morgan, who has lived east of Savannah for several years, had been ailing since February with heart trouble, and Wednesday afternoon about 1 o’clock, he started to the barn to hitch up the team to come to town for medical aid and fell to the ground unconscious in the path. Mrs. Morgan telephoned Dr Myers but life had passed before she had finished telephoning. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at Long Branch by Rev. A. R. Hunt. Besides his wife and three small children, he leaves several brothers and sisters including Mrs. Swink and Mrs. John Glasgow of Savannah. Mr. Morgan was a well respected man with a kindly happy disposition. He was born in Scott county, Kentucky and was fifty-nine years, five months and twenty-seven days old.

Date of Death: 9 Aug 1905
Subject: Ida Elizabeth Morgan
Source: [Savannah Reporter], Aug 1905

Little Ida Elizabeth, the youngest daughter of C. F. Morgan and wife died at their home near Kodiak at 11 o’clock Wednesday evening, August 9, age 9 months and 4 days. The remains were brought to Long Branch to rest in the cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. Hayne, of Savannah.

Little dear, we hope to meet you
When the day of life is fled,
Then in heaven with joy to greet you,
Where no farewell tears are shed.

Source: Savannah Reporter, undated

In Memory of all my family, gone but not forgotten, Ida Elizabeth, 1905; Charles, 1922; Lucy Belle, 1943; John, 1962; Harley 1969, and Charles, 1974.

Date of Death: 30 Dec 1922
Subject: Charles Ford Morgan
Source: Savannah Reporter, 5 Jan 1923

After an illness of about a year C. F. Morgan passed to the great beyond at the hospital in St. Joseph Friday and the services were held at the Long Branch church Monday with the address by Rev. A. C. Johnson and burial was in the cemetery nearby.

Charles Ford Morgan, son of John W. and Sarah Ann Morgan, was born in Scott county, Ky., January 12, 1863. He departed this life December 30, 1922. He moved and settled east of St. Joseph in the year 1881. In the year 1891 he moved to Andrew county where he has since resided. Mr. Morgan was an active farmer, he and his brother James having been partners until 1911. He was the president of the Farmer’s Exchange at the time of his death and was an honored upright progressive and beloved citizen of the county.

March 24, 1897, he married Lucy Belle Swink. To them were born five children, four of whom are still living. Ida Elizabeth died at the age of nine months. The living children are John W., James H., Estelle E. and Charles B. Two brothers and two sisters survive, W. M. Morgan of St. Joseph and G. E. Morgan of Savannah; Mrs. Lizzie Swink and Mrs. J. C. Glasgow of Savannah.

Mr. Morgan was converted at Pleasant View in Buchanan county at the age of 21 and later moved his membership to New Hope church, then when New Hope was disbanded, he united with the M. E. Church, South at Savannah. Of this church he was an honored member at the time of his death. Mr. Morgan was one of the best of neighbors and a friend to all. To his family, no man could have been better. His life will ever remain as an example of good citizenship to everyone who knew him. The family have [sic] the sincere sympathy of all.

Source: Savannah Reporter,undated

In Memory of all my family, gone but not forgotten, Ida Elizabeth, 1905; Charles, 1922; Lucy Belle, 1943; John, 1962; Harley 1969, and Charles, 1974.

Date of Death: 23 Feb 1903
Subject: David L. Moran
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 27 Feb 1903, p. 5

While temporarily insane, David L. Moran, a prominent farmer living ten miles northeast of Savannah, cut his throat with a razor on Monday of this week and died instantly.

Date of Death: 3 Mar 1905
Subject: Walter H. Mooney
Source: Fillmore Lever, Mar 1905

Walter H. Mooney was born October 11, 1887 at Savannah, and died March 3, 1905. He was a son of Jasper H. Mooney, who resides near Helwig, in Holt county. Funeral services were conducted in the M. E. Church in Fillmore, Sunday, March 5, by G. W. Praiswater, and the body laid to rest in the Fillmore cemetery.

Source: Holt County Sentinel, 10 Mar 1905, p. 4

Walter H. Mooney was born at Savannah, Mo., October 11, 1887, and after long and patient suffering, died at his home east of Helwig, Friday, March 3, 1905, in the 18th year of his age. He was the son of Jasper and Mary Mooney. He had been ill for 129 days, his first illness being appendicitis, then taken with typhoid fever, dropsy, and paralysis. In all his long suffering he was so patient, and free from complaining. Although not identified with any church organization, he confessed his sins, and his last words were: “I’m going home.” Funeral services were conducted from the Fillmore M. E. church, Sunday, 5th inst., by Rev. Timothy Praisewater [sic], the interment being in the Fillmore cemetery. He leaves father and mother, six brothers and one sister to mourn his loss, together with a number of relatives and friends.

H.

Date of Death: 14 Mar 1896
Subject: Thomas Henry Mooney
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 27 Mar 1896, p. 4

Died, at his residence in Savannah on Saturday, March 14, 1896, Mr. Thomas Henry Mooney, aged 70 years, 2 months and 22 days. Deceased was born in Lancaster, Pa., December 21, 1816, was married to Caroline Harris in Clark county, Indiana, in 1844 [sic]. Ten children were born to them, nine of whom are still living. Deceased has lived in and near Savannah since 1877. The funeral took place on Monday, conducted by Rev. A. J. Brock.– Savannah Reporter.

Mrs. J. W. Baker, of this city, was a daughter of the deceased, and was in attendance at his bedside during his sickness and also there in attendance at the funeral.

Date of Death: 15 Sep 1904
Subject: Caroline (Harris) Mooney
Source: Savannah Reporter, 23 Sep 1904, from Fillmore Lever, 15 Sep 1904

Grandma Mooney died today at a little after 1 p.m., at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Alex Hanners. The old lady had been ailing for a year past, but her death was not expected so soon. Yesterday she walked about the house, and even did light work. She was feeling quite well this morning and Mrs. Hanners felt no hesitancy in leaving her to go to St. Joseph. Mrs. Mooney was sitting in a chair when she suddenly fell to the floor and was dead when help reached her. Mr. and Mrs. Hanners were telephoned the news at St. Joseph.

Source: unknown

MOONEY, Mrs. Caroline– died Sept. 15, 1904 at the home of Alex Hanners in Fillmore, Mo., aged 79. She was born Caroline Harris, 3 May 1825 in Jefferson county, Ohio. She married Thomas Mooney in 1843. They lived in Ohio and Indiana, and in 1868 came to Andrew county, Mo. and in 1876 they moved into Savannah, MO. Thomas died 8 years ago. She leaves 6 sons– Frank in Nebraska, J. A. in Chicago, William in California, John & George in Savannah & Jasper near Richville, Holt county; and three daughters–Mrs. A Baker of Oregon MO, Mrs. Alex Hanners of Fillmore, Mo, & Mrs. Mary Beard of Savannah.

Source: Holt County Sentinel, 30 Sep 1904, p. 2

Died at the home of Alex. Hanners and family, in Fillmore, Thursday, September 15, 1904, at 1 p.m., Mrs. Caroline Mooney, aged 79 years, 4 months and 13 days.

Miss Caroline Harris was born May 3, 1825, in Jefferson county, Ohio. She was united in marriage to Mr. Thomas Mooney in 1843. For a number of years the family lived in Ohio and Indiana. In 1868 they came to Andrew county, Missouri, and lived for a few years on the farm in Clay township now owned by Judge Petree. In 1876 they removed to Savannah.

The husband died eight years ago, leaving her to battle the world alone. She leaves to mourn her loss, six sons and three daughters. The sons are Frank who lives in Nebraska, J. A., in Chicago, William, in California, John and George, in Savannah, and Jasper, near Richville, in Holt county. The daughters are Mrs. A. Baker, Oregon; Mrs. Alex Hanners, Fillmore, and Mrs. Mary Beard, Savannah.

At the age of 16 she united with the M. E. church. During her sickness she said she was ready to go, had nothing to live for in this world.– Fillmore Lever, September 23, 1904.

Date of Death: 28 Aug 1875
Subject: John Montgomery
Source: Andrew County Republican, 3 Sep 1875, p. 1

On the 22nd [sic] of August, at 11 o’clock p.m., John Montgomery, in the 84th year of his age, after a protracted sickness of over three months, passed quietly away to the spirit land. He was universally admired by all who knew him for his high moral qualities and his uprightness as a citizen. He was born in Ireland, moved to this country when a boy and located near Wheeling, Va. He was always a strong uncompromising Democrat, and while living in Monroe county, Ohio, was the leader of Democracy in that county, and held several political offices. Yet when the flag was about to be dishonored in the spring of 1861 old Father Montgomery was found a true and firm defender of his adopted country and offered one of his sons as a sacrifice. He had been a citizen of Andrew county 19 years. He was followed to his grave by both old and young of his neighborhood, and lamented by all.

X.

Date of Death: [25] Apr 1874
Subject: child of George Montgomery (possibly William)
Source: Andrew County Republican, 1 May 1874, p. 8

Word from Bolckow is to the effect that cases of spinal meningitis are getting rather frequent in that vicinity. At last accounts Mr. George K. Montgomery had lost one child, with one or two others in a low state.

Date of Death: 26 Aug 1874
Subject: A. C. Monroe
Source: Andrew County Republican, 28 Aug 1874, p. 8

A little child of Campbell Monroe’s died Wednesday evening of this week.

Date of Death: 4 Oct 1918
Subject: Andrew Clyde Modie
Source: unknown

Memorial of Sargent Andrw [sic] C. Modie

Andrew Clyde Modie, son of A. C. and Lulu Modie, was born in Red Willow County, Nebr. December 1, 1893, died on the battlefields of France, at the age of 24 years, 10 months and 3 days. He with his parents and sister moved to Andrew County, Missouri in 1894.

He united with the Methodist church when a child and with the help of the Lord tried to live a christian life. He was married to Lavada Robinson Jan. 1, 1912, and to this union one child was born, Marie Margaret, who still survives him. His mother died when he was two years old and his father several years later.

He leaves also to mourn his departure one sister, Mrs. Lucy Whitehurst of Garden City, Kansas, his stepmother, three half brothers, Frank and Chas. Modie of Mayview, Mo., George Modie of Bolckow, three half sisters, Mrs. Grace Robert[s], of Kansas City, Kansas, Juanita and Julia of Bolckow, and a host of relatives and friends.

The body arrived in Bolckow last Friday morning, and was taken to the home of his stepmother, Mrs. Diana Modie. Sunday, Sept. 18 a military funeral was given this brave young soldier who paid the supreme sacrifice on the battle field of France, it was a sacrifice to him and his [sic], it was grand in all the boys who saved America from the “dirty hun.” The services were in charge of the Dick Munkres Post of Savannah. The body was taken to the band stand in the park where Rev. N. O. Rogers, pastor of the Christian church at Savannah and chaplain of the Dick Munkres Post, preached the sermon.

The Bolckow band and a well selected choir furnished the music.

The pall bearers were Carl Dunn, Ressie Wade, Criss Hurst, Authella Wood, Fred Yates and A. C. Moore.

The firing squad was composed of the following soldiers: Raymond Dysart, Boyd Barr, [missing] Sheppard, Ray Townsend, [missing] Compton, Roy Bazonia, James Huffman, and Frank [missing], Omar Hurst in Command.

The body was buried in the Bolckow cemetery beside that of his mother.

Date of Death: 16 Mar 1923
Subject: William Mitchell
Source: Savannah Reporter, 23 Mar 1923

The body of William Mitchell, a former resident, was brought to Savannah and placed in the cemetery Monday afternoon from his home at Anardarko, Okla.

William Mitchell was born in Morgan county, Indiana, May 31, 1845, and died at his home in Anardarko, Okla., March 16, 1923, aged 77 years, 10 months and 15 days.

He was a Civil War veteran belonging to Co. E, 12th Indiana regiment, giving to his beloved country three years of service. He united with the Methodist church in the early sixties and has since that time been constantly affiliated with the protestant churches.

Mr. Mitchell came to Missouri in the spring of 1869 and the following year was married to Miss Sophia Sells. The union was blessed with three sons and two daughters, four of whom survive father and mother.

After the loss of his devoted wife, March 12, 1901, he went to Apache, Oklahoma, January 1, 1906, where he was married to Mrs. Ermina Tobin of Apache. One daughter, Ethel Rogene, was added to this happy union.

After the death of this beloved companion four years ago, Mr. Mitchell has been living in Anardarko with his daughter Ethel Roger and his niece, Mrs. Alice Kennebrew.

He became a loyal member of the I. O. O. F. lodge about 31 years ago and held true to his vows to the end of his life. The funeral was held at the Methodist church in Anardarko, March 18.

Date of Death: 12 Mar 1901
Subject: Sophia (Sells) Mitchell
Source: Savannah Reporter, 1901

Death of Mrs. Wm. Mitchell

Mrs. Sophia Mitchell, aged 62 years, 6 months and 21 days, died at her home in St. Joseph, Tuesday, March 12. The remains were brought to Savannah Thursday afternoon and interred in the Savannah cemetery.

Date of Death: 18 Jan 1902
Subject: Mary A. (Williams) Minter
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 24 Jan 1902, p. 5

Departed this life January 18, 1902, Mary A. Minter. Mrs. Minter was born in Buchanan county, Missouri, May 3, 1859, being 42 years, 8 months and 15 days old at the time of her death. She was married to James Minter, January 11, 1874, near Fillmore, Andrew county. She was the mother of three children, two have gone before, and one, her daughter, Lizzie Wigham, is left to mourn the loss of a loving mother. She united with the Missionary Baptist church in DeKalb county, Mo., 16 years ago, and has since lived an exemplary Christian life, always so kind and ready to help and encourage others. She also leaves a husband to mourn the loss of a loving wife.

The funeral was conducted by Rev. Hite, of Nodaway, and the remains were laid to rest in the Baptist cemetery, of Andrew county, January 19, 1902, to await the resurrection morn.

G.

Date of Death: 20 Mar 1905
Subject: James Minter
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 19 Jan 1906, p. 1

During the year 1905, there were 105 deaths in our county…

Minter, Jas., Andrew county, March 23….

Source: Holt County Sentinel, 31 Mar 1905, p. 5

James Minter, well known in this county, died at the Andrew county infirmary on[e] day last week, and his death was the last of his family, as his wife, son and daughter have all passed on to the silent shore.

Date of Death: 7 Feb 1874
Subject: Mrs. Roxanne Milner
Source: Andrew County Republican, 20 Feb 1874, p. 3

A week ago last Saturday, the wife of William Milner, of Rochester township, died quite suddenly. She leaves a family of ten children, one of whom was an infant but a few days old.

Date of Death: 3 May 1910
Subject: Samuel Miller
Source: Savannah Reporter, 13 May 1910

Samuel Miller was born in Schuyler county, Illinois, December 5, 1838 and died May 3, 1910, aged 72 years, … months and 4 days. In 1857 he came with his father to a farm south of Whitesville, in this county, and [continued?] to live there in that neighborhood till his death.

In 1875 he was united in marriage to Emma Edwards, and to this union … children were born, three daughters and two sons, of whom three are married, as follows: Mrs. J. N. … of Flag Springs, Mrs. Calvin … of Empire Prairie, and … who lives on a farm north of Union Star. Larkin and Venrie [sic] are at home– the two youngest. Mr. Miller has been a faithful member of the Flag Springs Baptist church these past forty-five years. He was a loving father and a kind husband, and was loved and respected by all who knew him.

[Rev. …] Riggs of Union Star preached the funeral sermon at the Baptist [church] at Flag Springs at 3 o’clock …day, and interment was made in the local cemetery.