Date of Death: [Jan] 1876
Subject: William Thomas Clasbey
Source: Andrew County Republican, 11 Feb 1876, p. 1
At a regular communication of Ben Franklin Lodge No. 353, A. F. & A. M., held at their hall, in Savannah, Mo., January 1st, 1876, the undersigned were appointed to draft resolutions on the death of William T. Clasby, expressive of the feelings of the Fraternity of which he was a member.
Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to take into His rest our beloved brother and friend, William T. Clasby, thus releasing him from the labors of life, in the vigor of manhood, and at a period in life when his counsel and protection were most needed in his family. Therefore,
Resolved, That this Lodge receives the Providence in sorrow and sadness, and yet in humble resignation; … [other resolutions of sympathy and mourning, including:]
Resolved, That in his death this Lodge has been deprived of one of its most exemplary members, society of a genial companion, his beloved wife and children an affectionate husband a kind and devoted father…
Date of Death: 24 Jul 1908
Subject: Nancy (Cox) Fletchall
Source: probably Savannah Reporter, Jul 1908
Fletchall, Mrs. George - died 24 July 1908 at her home, aged 80. She was born Nancy Cox, the eldest daughter of Daniel & Mary Cox, at Mt. Vernon, Ind., 6 Dec 1827. Came to Mo. with her parents. Here married George Fletchall near Weston, Mo., 23 Feb 1845. With her husband & near relatives moved to Worth Co., where 10 of her children were born. In 1867 she & her family moved to Andrew Co., where she lived until the fall of 1876, when she moved to St. Joseph. In the spring of 1898 she & her husband moved back to Andrew Co. & lived there until her death. Surviving children are - Eli, of Helena, Mo.; Mrs. M.A. Jackson, of Savannah, Mo.; Mrs. E. J. Quick, of Helena, Mo; D.C. of Springfield; A. Fletchall, of St. Joseph, Mo.; James of Boston, Mass; H. T., of Gold Field, Nev.; G. W., of Cavour, S. Dak. Funeral was at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. J. Quick, near Helena. Burial at Bedford Chapel cemetery.
Date of Death: 26 Apr 1909
Subject: George Fletchall
Source: Savannah Reporter, 30 Apr 1909
George Fletchall was born October 26, 1824 in Posey county, Indiana, died April 26, 1909, at his home east of Savannah, aged 84 years, 6 months and 19 days. He was one of the early settlers of Andrew county. In 1845 he was married to Nancy Cox, who died a few months ago. He united in early life with the United Baptist church and for a number of years was a preacher of the gospel. His life came to a peaceful end at a ripe old age. He leaves eight sons and two daughters and hosts of friends. He was buried in Bedford Chapel cemetery by the side of his wife.
M. Dewitt