Date of Death: 18 Feb 1876
Subject: George L. Mattox
Source: Andrew County Republican, 3 Mar 1876, p. 8

Near Savannah, on Friday morning, February 18th, Mr. George L. Mattox, an old and respected citizen. The deceased had been a resident of Andrew county for a long number of years, and was universally esteemed for his many good qualities. He leaves a widow and two sons and two daughters behind him to mourn his loss.

Date of Death: 20 Mar 1902
Subject: Thomas W. Matteson
Source: Savannah Reporter, 28 Mar 1902

Thomas W. Matteson was born in New York, Feb. 12, 1820, and was married to Miss Laura Rich in 1843. There were six children born to them, all of whom are dead except one, Mrs. James Strock, of St. Joseph, formerly of Cosby, in this county. Mrs. Matteson died in 1894. Mr. Matteson came to Andrew county in 1864, and lived south of Savannah for a number of years, and afterward lived in the city. He died on Thursday, March 20, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Strock, in St. Joseph. His remains were brought to Savannah Saturday afternoon, March 22, and interred in the cemetery here. He was known to many old citizens of the county, who will regret to learn of his demise.

Source: The St. Joseph Gazette Herald, 21 Mar 1902, p. 2

Thomas W. Matteson, eighty-two years old, died at 8:30 o’clock Thursday night at the resident of his daughter, Mrs. J. M. Strock, 2611 Seneca street. Death was due to extreme age. The body will be sent to Savannah, Saturday, for burial.

Date of Death: 3 Feb 1875
Subject: Maude Matteson
Source: Andrew County Republican, 5 Feb 1875, p. 8

The children of Prof. F. C. Matteson, one of the teachers in the Public School, are fast recovering from their sickness, except the baby which seems to be quite ill yet.

Since the above was written, we regret very much to announce that the baby died on Wednesday last. We sincerely sympathize with Mr. Matteson in his great affliction.

Date of Death: 2 Feb 1902
Subject: Mary F. (Ballard) Matteson
Source: AndrewCounty Democrat, 7 Feb 1902

The subject of this sketch Mary F. Ballard-Matteson was born one mile east of Savannah, July 1st 1848. Was united in married to F. C. Matteson March 3rd, 1868, on the same farm where she was born. Of this union there were six children born, two dead and four living, Carl, Fred, and Mary, of Kansas City, and Earl, of Greenville, S. C. She with her husband removed to St. Joseph in 1880, where she resided at the time of her death, Feb. 2, 1902 at 4 p.m. She united with the Baptist church 20 years ago of which she was a member at the time of her death.

Date of Death: 3 May 1891
Subject: Hiram W. Matteson
Source: Savannah Reporter, 7 May 1891

Hiram Matteson, who died at his residence in Savannah, May 3, 1891, was born in Williams county, Ohio, April 3, 1848; was therefore aged 43 years and 1 month. Came to Missouri with his parents in November 1868, was married to Miss Susan Thrailkill, June 4, 1879. He left a wife and one little daughter, Pearl, father, mother, one brother, of Forest City, Mo., and two sisters, Mrs. Fred Vogt of Davenport, Iowa, and Mrs. James Strock, of Cosby, Mo. Mr. Matteson was a man of sterling worth and was well and favorably known by a large number of the citizens of Andrew county. His remains were buried Tuesday afternoon, in the Savannah Cemetery, under the auspices of the I.O.O.F.

Date of Death: 26 Oct 1886
Subject: F. C. Matteson
Source: St. Joseph Daily Herald, 28 Oct 1886

Died, at 10:50 p.m., October 26, of typhoid fever, F. C. Matteson, aged 40 years. The funeral will take place this morning at 9 o’clock, from the late residence, corner of Twenty-fourth and Clay streets.

Date of Death: 16 Sep 1895
Subject: Clare H. Matteson
Source: Savannah Reporter, 20 Sep 1895

Clare H. Matteson, the second son of the late Frank Matteson, a well know former resident of Savannah, was downed in the Mississippi river near St. Louis last Saturday. It is not known whether it was a suicide or an accidental drowning. Saturday’s Star-Sayings had the following:

About 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon a man was seen to walk onto the sand barge of the Missouri Sand Company at the foot ofNorth Market street, undress, leave his clothes on the barge, jump into the water and drown. Whether the man was only taking a swim, or deliberately committed suicide is impossible to say. Thomas Moran, 1307 North Fifteenth street , who saw him jump into the water, states that when a short way out in the water he heard him call for help.

From letters found in the pockets of the coat it would seem that the man’s name was Clare H. Matteson, and that his home is in St. Joseph, Mo. He is described as being about twenty-four years old; five feet, nine inches high, with a small mustache. His linen was marked with the letters “C. H. M.”

One of the letters in his pocket was dated February 7, 1895, and signed by S. C. Woodson of the First National Bank, St. Joseph, Mo. It strongly recommended Clare H. Mattison [sic] as a bookkeeper. He also carried a recommendation from the People’s Street Railway, Electric light and Power Company. A letter from his mother, dated September 13, was also found. On his person was found a paper on which was written the following, among other things: “Oh, Lord, I pray for help and strength to overcome the sinful things which I have been accustomed to do, and I pray for courage to testify to thy love and power.” He then goes on to state his disbelief in the doctrine of future punishment and his confidence in the love of Christ.

The remains were found in the Mississippi Monday morning at 7:30 o’clock and far from where he sank and he was immediately identified by his brother Carl.

His remains were sent to his mother’s residence in St. Joseph where the funeral exercises were held Tuesday afternoon. The body was then brought to this city for interment and were buried in the cemetery about 7:30 p.m. His relatives and a number of friends from St. Joseph were present as was also a large number of former acquaintances and friends from this city.

Date of Death: 14 Jun 1914
Subject: Theresa, Ludwig & Anna Martin
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 19 Jul 1914, p. 1

Locked in death’s embrace, the three children of Jacob Martin, a farmer living four miles southeast of Savannah, went down to death in the 102 river last Sunday evening, June 14th, while wading in the stream. Ludwig and Teressa [sic], twins, 14 years old, and Anna, 12, were the victims of the triple drowning. Their bodies were recovered within two hours after the tragedy, the twin boy and girl being together, while the younger child’s corpse was found fifty feet farther down the stream.

Date of Death: 20 Jan 1920
Subject: Nancy Elizabeth (Kennedy) Markham
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 30 Jan 1920, p. 3

Nancy E. Markham was born August 2, 1851, and died January 20, 1920, at the age of 68 years and 6 months.

She was Miss Kennedy, and was married to Lewis J. Markham, May 27, 1868. To this union were born six children, three sons and three daughters. The husband, one son and a daughter preceded the mother to the Great Beyond. She leaves her four children and sixteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one sister and three brothers, together with many other relatives and many friends. She has been a Christian since she was fourteen years old. Memorial services were conducted at the Fillmore Christian church by Rev. A. R. Hunt, and interment was in the Fillmore cemetery.– Savannah Reporter, Jan. 23, 1920.

The children are: Mr. Oll Markham, Fillmore, Mo.; Mr. William Markham, Blair, Neb.; Mrs. Ida Dillon, Savannah, Mo., and Mrs. Ella Messick, Fillmore, Mo.

Date of Death: 1 Jan 1920
Subject: Lewis Jefferson Markham
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 30 Jan 1920, p. 3

Lewis Jefferson Markham was born in Jackson county, Ohio, October 1, 1846, and died at the Sisters’ hospital in St. Joseph, January 1, 1920.

He was married to Nancy E. Kennedy, May 27, 1868. To this union six children were born, three sons and three daughters. One son and one daughter preceded their father to the Great Beyond. He leaves his wife, four children, two sisters and two brothers, together with many other relatives and a host of friends.

He gave about one year of service to the country during the Civil War. He was a member of the Christian church. Memorial services were conducted from the Fillmore Christian church by A. R. Hunt, and interment was in the Fillmore cemetery.– Savannah Reporter, Jan. 23, 1920.

Date of Death: 8 Dec 1873
Subject: Sarah Adella Manley
Source: Andrew County Republican, 12 Dec 1873, p. 3

Mr. Editor– It becomes our painful duty to announce the death of Miss Dellie Manley, daughter of Mr. Sylvester S. Manley, of Empire Prairie. She died after an illness of about ten days. She was a bright and promising young girl of about sixteen years, beloved by all who knew her, and the idol of her parents.

Yes, little Dellie is gone; Her loss we deeply deplore. Those rosy cheeks we doted on Are, alas!, to us, no more. Yes, little Dellie is at rest,And all her sins forgiven; Before the throne she’s richly blessed With the highest gifts of heaven.

D.

Source: Andrew County Republican, 16 Jan 1874, p. 3

In Memory of Miss Adelia [sic] Manley, Who died December 8th, 1873, mourned by many.

By C. C. L.

Solemnly, mournfully, lay her to rest; She was a creature whom Jesus had blessed. Up to the Savior her spirit has flown, Convoys of angels have carried her home. Pure were her thoughts, while unconscious she lay, While her bright form wasted slowly away; Sweetly she sang that sweet chorus we know: I will arise, and to Jesus will go. O how delightful it must be to die, Trusting in Jesus, with angels near by; Waiting to wait upon pinions of love, Up to that city, “celestial” above. Methinks I can see her in that better land, Bedecked with white robes and harp in her hand; And we hope that at last when ’tis our time to die, We may meet her up there in those mansions on high.

Date of death: 17 Aug 1903
Subject: Timothy H. Manes
Source: St. Joseph Daily News, 19 Aug 1903, p. 6

Savannah, Mo., Aug. 19.—The remains of Timothy H. Manes were buried in the Bennett Lane cemetery yesterday. Mr. Manes died Monday. He was sixty-two years old and an old soldier.

Date of Death: 16 May 1922
Subject: Sarah (Kelly) Lyon
Source: probably St. Joseph News-Press, May 1922

The body of Mrs. Sarah A. Lyons, seventy-eight years old, a former resident of St. Joseph, who died Tuesday in Pueblo, Colo., arrived here this morning and is at Meierhoffer’s. She was the widow of John H. Lyons and is survived by one son, the Rev. Elmer E. Lyons, Independence, Mo., and a daughter, Mrs. C. M. Benight, Pueblo. The funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 o’clock tomorrow morning at High Prairie Church, northeast of St. Joseph, where burial will be.

Andrew Lynd. One of the capable and prosperous farmers of Latah County is named at the head of this article, and it is with pleasure that we are enabled to incorporate an epitome of his career in this volume, since he has labored long for the upbuilding of the country and has conducted himself in a commendable manner. Mr. Lynd was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, on September 21, 1848, being the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Tipton) Lynd, the father a native of Ohio, born in 1816, and the mother born in Virginia in 1820. Mr. Tipton was born in North Carolina in 1807 and died in Latah County. The parents of our subject removed to Illinois when he was a lad of five, and thence they went to Ringgold County, Iowa, took land and farmed for three years and then removed to Andrew County, Missouri. Three years were spent there, and then they went to Washington County, Kansas, and in 1858 took a homestead. Our subject attended school there and worked with his parents, also doing freighting on the plains. The family home remained in that place in Kansas until 1883, when the father sold out and migrated overland to Latah County. He took up the farm where Andrew now lives, ten miles east from Palouse. The next year our subject came to Latah County and purchased a piece of land near Palouse and farmed it for eleven years. When the father died the old homestead was sold, and seven years since the subject of this article purchased it. It consists of one hundred and seventy acres, and is well improved, and produces abundance of timothy hay. Also Mr. Lynd owns another quarter section of good land.

The marriage of Mr. Lynd and Miss Mary M., daughter of Henry and Rebecca (Harlan) Gray, was solemnized on November 16, 1873, and they have become the parents of the following children: Alice E., deceased; Albert J., deceased; Millie, teaching in Latah County; Francis M., deceased; and the rest are all at home,-Elsie, Seth J., Harvey H., Reuben B., Homer J., Mary B. Mrs. Lynd was born in Putnam County, Indiana, on October 1, 1856, and she had one brother, Andrew, now deceased. Her father was born in Putnam County, Indiana, and her mother was also born in Indiana, her birthday being January 11, 1832. The brothers and sisters of Mr. Lynd are as follows: Jane, deceased; Mary A. wife of William Bastow; Amanda, wife of P. Hanshaw, of Salem; Charles, in Ellis County, Kansas; Rebecca, wife of Ralph Traver, in Oregon; Elizabeth, wife of F. H. Brown, in Whitman County; Julia, wife of David Gover, in Oregon; Phoebe; Celia, deceased; Effie, wife of J. J. Hafer, in Latah County; Laura, wife of Theo. Smith, of Oregon; Samuel, in Walla Walla; Massam, in Walla Walla and James, in Palouse. Mr. and Mrs. Lynd are members of the Baptist Church at Palouse, and for that institution he liberally gave two hundred dollars in gold for the first building. He has always been faithful in the support of the faith. Politically Mr. Lynd is always active and is also a member of the school board. He believes in diversified farming and each year he clears upward of three hundred dollars on his hogs alone, being also prosperous in other lines as well.

Source: An Illustrated History of North Idaho Embracing Nez Perces, Idaho, Lathan, Kootenai, and Shoshone Counties, State of Idaho, 1903
Submitted: Monica Schirmer Eshelman

Date of Death: 5 Apr 1876
Subject: Mrs. Alvina Loving
Source: Andrew County Republican, 14 Apr 1876, p. 1

From Flag Springs, April 11. Mrs. —- Loving, mother of Geo. T. Loving, who lives 4 miles southeast of here, died last Thursday the 6th [sic] inst., and was buried at this place the next day.

Date of Death: 12 Sep 1920
Subject: Creed Lisle
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 18 Sep 1920, p. 1

Creede Lisle, a well known farmer of the Amazonia neighborhood, died at a local hospital here, Sunday.

Date of Death: 27 Feb 1891
Subject: Margaret C. (Leidy) Lininger
Source: Savannah Reporter, Mar 1891

Margaret C. Lininger died at her residence, two and a half miles north of Cosby, Friday, Feb. 27, at ten minutes past ten o’clock in the morning, aged 51 years, 2 months and 21 days. Her funeral took place at 2 o’clock on Sunday, March 1, at the Rochester cemetery, Rev. L. C. Powell conducting the services. She leaves a husband and six children to mourn her departure. She was a beloved wife and mother. She always put her trust in her creator, and departed this life in peace of mind, without pain, going to sleep calmly. May she rest in peace, is our sincere prayer.

Margaret C. Leidy Lininger was born in Carroll county, Ohio, Nov. 29, 1839, and in her early childhood was baptized into the New School Lutheran Church, and lived in that faith until she married S. D. Lininger, Aug. 26, 1865, when we both joined the Methodist Church, in Ohio. In the fall of 1868 we migrated to Missouri, and lived three years in Buchanan county; moved to Andrew county in the spring of 1872, where we have been residing ever since. She had Bright’s disease of the kidneys, and was sick for over a year, but not bedfast all the time, till a week before she died. On the 4th of February we had our house burned to the ground, and about everything in it except what was on our backs; and the loss was $2,600, with insurance of only $1,300; on that day she was turned out in the cold and caught cold, and took worse the next day and continued to grow worse to her death. The loss and exposure was too great a burden for the poor weak dear to endure. Now the bereaved ones desire to return their sincere thanks to the neighbors for the assistance they rendered us in our distress. My dear friends, you have our heartfelt thanks.

S. D. Lininger.

Date of Death: 10 Apr 1906
Subject: Herbert J. Liesch
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 27 Apr 1906, p. 8

Dr. H. J. Liesch was found dead in his little room at the outskirts of Nodaway at 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 10th, 1906. He have [sic] lived in Nodaway about 12 years, and had clerked in the drug store of Lewis Brandt the most of that time. He reported for duty Tuesday morning and left about 10 a.m., and when during the evening he did not return, a search terminated in finding his body. He had fallen across the bed with his next across the foot-rail, and it is thought he choked to death, having fallen in that position while in a fit. He was 52 years old, and drink had made him a wreck. He had no money. His remains were buried in the Nodaway cemetery. He had two sisters in Indiana.

Date of Death: 27 Sep 1916
Subject: Jonas Lentz
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 29 Sep 1916, p. 5

Jonas Lentz, for some thirty years a resident of the Marion district, but recently residing in Andrew county, near Savannah, died at his home, Wednesday morning, September 27, 1916. He was a veteran of the Civil War, and was about 75 years of age. The funeral was held from the family residence, at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, September 28.

Source: Holt County Sentinel, 6 Oct 1916, p. 2

The funeral of Jonas Lentz was held at his home, northwest of Savannah, yesterday, with addresses by Rev. J. C. Jones and Rev. C. J. Carmichael, and the body was placed in the Savannah cemetery, by the side of his wife, who died a little over a year ago. They were both members of the Primitive Baptist church, and Mr. Lentz was a deacon in the Nodaway church.

Mr. Lentz served three years during the Civil War. He was born in Morrow county, Ohio, August 25, 1844, and died September 27, 1916, at the age of 70 years. He moved to New Point, Mo., about forty years ago, and farmed, and came to Savannah eleven years ago. Those who survive him are two sisters, Mrs. Delana Amos, of St. Joseph, and Mrs. Lydia Allbaugh of Indiana, and two brothers, William Lentz, of New Point, Mo., and Noah Lentz, of Ohio.– Savannah Reporter, September 29, 1916.

Date of Death: 12 Jul 1915
Subject: Cathrine (Fissill) Lentz
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 16 Jul 1915, p. 6

Mr. Will Lentz and sons received word, Monday, that Mrs. Jonas Lentz, of Savannah, died that afternoon from neuralgia of the heart.

Date of Death: 18 Jan 1918
Subject: Robert Lemmon
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 28 Jan 1918, p. 4

The many friends of Robert Lemon, who a few years back lived in Oregon, will be greatly surprised and saddened by the news of his death, which occurred at his home in Kentucky, the 18th inst. His body was brought to Bolckow for burial.

Date of death: 23 May 1904
Subject: John William Leidy
Source: St. Joseph Gazette, 24 May 1904, p. 7

John W. Leidy, an aged man who lived at Crosby [sic], died at the Ensworth hospital yesterday as the result of injuries received on the Burlington railroad several days ago. His food was badly crushed and it was necessary to amputate it. Mr. Leidy did not recover from the operation. Mr. Leidy was about 75 years of age and he leaves several relatives in Crosby. His body will be shipped there this morning for interment.

Note: there is possibly more to his death than meets the eye. In 1893, he attempted suicide by jumping from a train.

Date of death: 18 Nov 1904
Subject: Sarah Jane (Estep or Easthope) Layton
Source: St. Joseph News & Press, 22 Nov 1904, p. 7

Savannah, Mo., Nov. 22.– Mrs. Sarah Layton, an old resident of this city who has but lately moved to Fayetteville, Kan., died last Friday. Her remains were brought to this city, the funeral taking place from the Episcopal Church Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock, Reverend Flower of St. Joseph officiating.

Misses Emma Layton and Ella Layton arrived in the city Saturday to attend the funeral of their mother.

Date of Death: 23 Sep 1921
Subject: Joseph Dee Law- partial
Source: Savannah Reporter, 7 Oct 1921

Joseph Dee Law who lived in Andrew County … several years until about five … when he moved to Drexel … health for many years and … body was brought from Kansas … and services were held at … E. church, Saturday afternoon … the address was given by … Brown and the body was … Bennet [sic] Lane cemetery. … young man with a life ap- … of promise in usefulness … and of service to others.

Joseph Dee Law, son of William … was born near Elsie … May 28, 1888, and passes … hospital, Kansas City … ing illness, Sept. 23, … [rest of obituary is missing].

Date of Death: 13 Mar 1920
Subject: Lucinda J. (Donovan) Lash
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 19 Mar 1920, p. 3

Mrs. A. J. [sic] Lash, a sister of Mrs. Henry L. and Mrs. Andrew Hershner, a widow, died at her home in Rosendale, Mo., Saturday last, March 13. She is survived by several children. Earl Stephenson and wife attended the funeral, which was held Sunday last.